Kim Min Ha: "Two or three bottles of soju with naengmyeon is perfection"

Actress Kim Min Ha is captivating viewers with a candid, cheerful charm that stands in stark contrast to the delicate and serious image she portrays in her acting roles. From her unique preference for naengmyeon (cold noodles) and soju to her unexpected alcohol tolerance, she is set to showcase her hidden charms on a 'mukbang' variety show.

In the sixth episode of the MBN and Channel S variety program 'No Plans At All 4', airing August 7, Kim appears as a 'food friend' to embark on a special gourmet journey with Jun Hyun-moo and KwakTube (Kwak Joon-bin).

To cater to Kim, who has always cited naengmyeon as her favorite food, Jun visits a long-standing restaurant specializing in Hwanghae-do style Baengnyeongdo naengmyeon. This famous eatery, which has been in business since 1973, is renowned for a unique preparation method that differs from typical Pyongyang naengmyeon.

A distinctive feature of the naengmyeon here is the use of sand lance fish sauce. Jun draws laughter by sharing a past experience where he struggled after tasting sand lance fish sauce on a previous broadcast, noting, "Uniquely, they put sand lance fish sauce in the naengmyeon here truly.""

KwakTube also shows curiosity and attempts to taste the sauce, creating a comedic scene with his bickering chemistry with Jun. When KwakTube reacts by saying, "It's actually okay?", Jun notices he hasn't actually eaten any and displays his signature blunt wit, asking, "What kind of pantomime are you doing when you haven't even eaten a single bite?"

Amidst the banter, Kim surprises everyone by revealing her unexpected identity as a heavy drinker.

She expresses her passion as a true naengmyeon enthusiast, stating, "I love soju. I especially love drinking soju with naengmyeon." When asked about her alcohol tolerance, she gives a candid answer that shocks the cast: "I drink about 2 to 3 bottles of soju.""

Furthermore, as soon as she receives her first glass, she is expected to show a down-to-earth charm completely different from her usual calm and mysterious actress image by performing a 'one-shot' without hesitation.

Kim also pours out honest admiration for the Baengnyeongdo-style naengmyeon. After tasting the buckwheat noodles, she expresses her surprise at the flavor that distinguishes it from standard varieties, saying, "It's different. It's a completely different taste.""

Jun also falls for the charm of this new style of naengmyeon by combining the sand lance fish sauce, special seasoning, and broth.

During the meal, Kim's acting career is also discussed. She shares stories about the film 'Hana Korea,' which is based on the true story of a North Korean defector, and opens up about her experience working on the project.

In particular, when Jun suddenly demonstrates a North Korean dialect, Kim wittily responds, making the atmosphere lighthearted: "That's amazing. I can only do the lines from the movie, like 'Piercing through the barbed wire...'"

Having left a strong impression on global viewers through the drama 'Pachinko,' Kim has since built a versatile career moving between films and dramas. In this episode of 'No Plans At All 4,' she is expected to show her charm not as a serious actress, but as an honest and cheerful individual enjoying a meal.

Anticipation is building to see how Kim's unexpected side, revealed through a bowl of naengmyeon and a glass of soju, will entertain viewers.