Jinny's Kitchen S3???

Two weeks later at NA PD-Nim House

A couple of months ago, PD-nim had a discussion with Starship about bringing Yujin onto the infamous TV show Jinny’s Kitchen. The show is a reality series where a group of celebrities travel abroad to run a restaurant. It serves as the successor to Youn’s Kitchen and has already aired two successful seasons, one set in Bacalar, Mexico, and the other in Reykjavik, Iceland.

In season 1, BTS’s V was part of the cast, and they operated a Korean snack restaurant. For season 2, actor Go Min-si replaced V (as he enlisted in the military), and the team ran a Ttukbaegi restaurant. Now, for season 3, PD-nim has ambitious plans to make it the grand finale of Jinny’s Kitchen. As part of this vision, he not only aims to invite Yujin but also other notable stars to elevate the season’s impact.

Now in the middle of September, the sun is still shining brightly, but with a gentle breeze flowing through the air, keeping the warmth in check. Inside the familiar home, the infamous dinner table, well known to fans of Jinny’s Kitchen and other shows produced by Na PD-nim, is carefully set with fresh hot food and plates. All the camera crew and staff are stationed in the hallway in front of the table talking to NA PD-nim who is sitting at the table waiting.

DING

The sound of the elevator echoes through the house as its doors slide open. Outsteps the owner of Jinny’s Kitchen, Lee Seojin, his expression as sharp as ever, followed closely by the warm and cheerful director/actress, Jung Yumi. They greet the camera crew with ease, their dynamic instantly bringing back memories of past seasons.

As they approached the table and settled into their seats, a curious detail caught their attention. There were more chairs than usual. They exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued, wondering what Na PD-nim had up his sleeve this time.

“There are more chairs than usual,” Seojin remarks, his brow raised.

“How many more people are coming?” Yumi asked, equally curious.

“Ah, very observant,” Na Pd-nim responds with a smile. “You’ll find out when Woo-shik and Seojoon arrive.”

As if on cue, Seojoon and Woo-shik step out of the elevator and join the group at the table.

“Ah, it’s that time of the year already, huh? I feel like it was just yesterday when we went to Iceland,” Seojoon said with a nostalgic smile.

“I can still feel the chills in my bones,” Woo-shik adds, earning a round of small laughs from the others.

“haha, At least this time you have more interns to boss around.” Laughs Yumi

“Okay, now that all 4 of you have arrived, I’d like to officially introduce Jinny’s Kitchen Season 3,” Na Pd-nim announces, prompting a round of applause from everyone.

“That being said, Season 3 will be the final season of Jinny’s Kitchen. Do you guys have anything to say about that?” he asked, his eyes scanning the group.

“Well, it’s been a long journey since the first episode of Youn’s Kitchen and Jinny’s Kitchen. We’ve had a lot of fun and made so many great memories traveling and filming our time running the restaurant. I hope the viewers will enjoy this last season just as much as we’ve enjoyed making it,” Seojin said, with the others nodding in agreement.

“Thank you for your words, Aish. I didn't know you could say some kind words, Hyung.” Teases Na Pd-nim. “Now, as you know, we had Tae-Hyung and Go Min-Si in Seasons 1 and 2. For Season 3, we’ll be bringing in even more guests to travel with us.”

“We’re really going all out, huh?” Seojoon commented, his voice tinged with excitement.

Na Pd-nim smiles slyly. "You’ll see soon enough. It’s going to be one unforgettable season."

"It means more people I can boss around," Woo-shik joked, a mischievous grin on his face.

"Ya, remember, you were an intern so don’t do too much," Yumi teases, raising an eyebrow.

"I remember the suffering I endured," Woo-shik said with a dramatic shiver, earning giggles from the others.

A staff member whispers in Na Pd-nim’s ear. "Oh, It seems like they’re all here. How about we bring them in one by one?" Na Pd-nim suggests with a smirk.

"For our first guest, we have none other than IVE's An Yujin. Welcome!" Na Pd-nim announced, his voice full of excitement.

Yujin enters the dining room with a bright puppy smile, bowing to the actors seated at the table. The others stood up to greet her, everyone except Seojin, who remained seated as they applauded as she walked in.

"Welcome, Yujin-ah! Have you been doing well?" PD-nim asks, his tone warm and friendly.

"I’ve been doing well, thank you. I’m a huge fan of everyone here, so I’m a bit nervous being with such amazing actors," admits Yujin, her voice soft.

"I’m a big fan of IVE! Heya, heya, heya!" Woo-shik chimes in, singing a bit of one of IVE's songs, which earned him a disappointed look from Seojin and facepalms from Yumi and Na Pd-nim. Yujin could only laugh at Woo-shik’s antics.

“It seems like you have a big fan huh Yujin-ah.” Smiles PD-Nim

“Haha, I’m grateful that you like us. I hope you continue to support us.” Smiles Yujin sitting down beside Yumi, greeting her.

“Hello.” 

"Alright, moving on," Na Pd-nim continued with a grin. "Next, we have the female lead of the hit drama Twinkling Watermelon, Shin Eunseo!"

Walking in from the hallway is Eunseo wearing a white tank top, blue jeans and a large beige blazer.

“Hello Sunbae-nim.” Greets Eunseo

The group claps as Eunseo bows respectfully before taking her seat beside Yujin.

"Eunseo-shi, it’s great to have you here. Have you met anyone yet?" Na Pd-nim asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Unfortunately, no. This is my first time meeting everyone, so I’m a bit nervous but mainly excited! I hope we’ll all get along well," Eunseo replies with a bright smile.

"What made you want to join?" Na Pd-nim asked, eager to hear her answer.

"I’ve been a fan of Youn’s Kitchen, and I’ve always wanted the opportunity to travel and learn about different cultures. So, when I heard about this chance, I immediately agreed to it," Eunseo explains.

"Really? That’s amazing! It’s been so long since Youn’s Kitchen.” Pd-nim said, clearly impressed.

“I watched every episode during lunch in high school.” Said Eunseo causing them to flinch.

“High school? When did we film it.” Asks Seojoon looking at Yumi

“Season 1 was in 2017 and Season 2 was in 2018. How old were you?” questions Yumi

“hmm, 15?” answers Eunseo after a thought. This caused all of them but Yujin to sigh in sadness remembering how old they are.

“I was 14” said Yujin mischievously, adding more salt to the pile causing them to groan loudly.

"Anyway, next we have the leader of the mixed K-pop group, BM!" Na Pd-nim announced, and the room erupted into applause.

BM struts into the dining room, wearing a swag-filled outfit. He gives a respectful bow to everyone, walking around the table to shake hands with each cast member before taking his seat beside Woo-shik.

"Good to see you all!" BM said with a grin, settling into his chair. “You all look just as amazing as I imagined. I’m excited to be here, and I’m ready to eat some good food."

Woo-shik leans over to him with a playful smirk. "I hope you’re not going to steal my spotlight, BM. I’ve got the swag game covered here."