Taeyeon reveals she has never experienced omakase before

During the 439th episode of tvN's "Amazing Saturday" aired on the 24th, Girls' Generation's TAEYEON confessed she had never tried omakase until Chef Koji served the cast high-quality Japanese cuisine. TAEYEON eventually received an additional dish from the chef after showing her envy for the food.

Girls' Generation's TAEYEON drew unexpected attention by revealing that she had experienced omakase for the first time. The cast expressed surprise that TAEYEON, who is well-acquainted with the spotlight due to her flashy stage performances and long career in the entertainment industry, had never once tried omakase, a cuisine often considered a hallmark of high-end Japanese dining. In particular, her candid response that "no one ever took me" drew laughter and created a lighthearted atmosphere on set.

TAEYEON had a special culinary experience during the 439th episode of the tvN variety program "Amazing Saturday," which aired on the 24th. Chef Koji appeared as the protagonist of the 9th "Amazing Saturday Restaurant Street," presenting high-quality Japanese cuisine to the cast. As an omakase restaurant operator, Chef Koji drew admiration with a diverse menu, ranging from appetizers using olive flounder and monkfish liver to sushi combining raw tuna, peach shrimp, and sea urchin.

Chef Koji's sushi required meticulous attention right up until the moment of consumption. The chef explained that the sushi must be eaten within 10 seconds of being made to enjoy the best flavor, providing the cast with the opportunity to taste dishes that combined fresh ingredients with delicate preparation. The competition intensified when a condition was added that three people who showed the most delicious eating manners would be provided with an additional dish.

TAEYEON did not hide her desire for the additional dish. She caused laughter by asking, "Should I eat while doing a forward roll?" As TAEYEON, who is usually loved for her calm and lovely image, showed an active side in front of delicious food, the atmosphere on set heated up further. With all cast members praising Chef Koji's cooking, attention focused on who would be the protagonist of the additional menu.

It was at this moment that TAEYEON made her unexpected confession. While the cast was enjoying the sushi, she revealed, "This is my first time eating omakase." Surrounding members burst into surprise at the news that she was experiencing omakase—where a chef selects and serves dishes in sequence at a high-end restaurant—for the very first time.

Boom immediately asked, "Has no one ever taken you?" TAEYEON added to the laughter by answering without hesitation, "Yes. No one ever took me." The short and honest answer made the situation pleasant without the need for further explanation. As the story of her first encounter with omakase was revealed, interest also focused on whether TAEYEON would be able to taste the additional dish.

The additional dishes first went to the guests, dancers Bada, Shimizu, and In-gyu. The final person to receive a plate was decided directly by Chef Koji. The chef chose TAEYEON, explaining that "TAEYEON was opening her mouth and looking envious earlier," which brought laughter. It appeared that TAEYEON's honest reaction to the food had moved the chef's heart.

Finally, having received the additional dish, TAEYEON expressed her joy by even dancing. Watching this, Boom boosted the mood by congratulating her on her "first omakase in life." The combination of the anticipation for her first omakase and the joy of obtaining the additional menu made TAEYEON's culinary experience a pleasant scene from the broadcast.

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