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Celebrities find unexpected healing in "Bonjour Bakery" for the elderly

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The South Korean variety show "Bonjour Bakery" features celebrities running a dessert cafe for the elderly, finding unexpected healing themselves.
  • Cast members like Kim Seon-ho and Lee Gi-taek shared emotional moments, including tears and heartfelt interactions with customers.
  • New cast members Ong Seong-wu and Lee Joo-bin joined, adding more energy to the cafe's operations.

The South Korean variety show "Bonjour Bakery" offers a heartwarming experience as celebrities Kim Hee-ae, Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho, and Lee Gi-taek run a dessert cafe specifically for the elderly. Initially aiming to comfort seniors with sweet treats, the cast found themselves deeply touched and healed by the interactions.

Actually, seeing everyone happily eating dessert, we were already very satisfied. We never expected that we would be the ones receiving more comfort in the end.

— Cha Seung-wonreflecting on the healing experience of running the cafe

Cha Seung-won recalled a memorable moment when an elderly customer brought a gift to express gratitude, highlighting the genuine warmth and thoughtfulness behind the presents. Lee Gi-taek, known for his sensitive nature, was moved to tears after the final day of business, a reaction that surprised his taller castmates. He credited Cha Seung-won's quiet attentiveness to both the shop's operations and its customers for inspiring him.

Even though he is so tall, his heart is softer than the dough.

— Cha Seung-wondescribing Lee Gi-taek's emotional reaction

Kim Seon-ho shared a particularly touching experience when a grandfather spontaneously sang a song, leading to an impromptu sing-along that transformed the cafe into a mini concert hall. Witnessing everyone's joy, he too felt emotional. Kim Hee-ae also admitted to nearly crying multiple times, touched by the elders who traveled to gather and share moments over desserts, realizing they received more comfort than they gave.

That moment I really wanted to cry. The feeling of everyone enjoying the moment together was too precious.

— Kim Seon-horecalling an impromptu sing-along at the cafe

Recent episodes introduced new cast members Ong Seong-wu and Lee Joo-bin, who have brought fresh energy to the show. Ong Seong-wu is undergoing barista training under Kim Seon-ho, while Lee Joo-bin's natural affinity has quickly endeared her to the elderly customers. Meanwhile, Cha Seung-won and Lee Gi-taek are tackling challenging new desserts, showcasing their growing teamwork.

I almost cried several times. Originally, I thought we were healing everyone, but in the end, it turned out that we were the ones who received the greatest comfort.

— Kim Hee-aesharing her emotional experience at the cafe
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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