Jeong Jun-ha reveals he attended cooking academy after 16 years of marriage due to wife's low food intake
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Broadcast personality Jeong Jun-ha revealed he attended a cooking academy due to his wife's low food intake.
- He stated that he enrolled in the academy partly voluntarily and partly due to external pressure.
- The revelation came during an episode of the YouTube channel 'Jeong Jun-ha Ha Ha'.
South Korean television personality Jeong Jun-ha has shared a personal anecdote about attending a cooking academy, attributing his enrollment to his Japanese wife's small appetite. He revealed that his decision to attend the culinary school was a mix of personal choice and external influence.
During a recent episode of his YouTube channel, 'Jeong Jun-ha Ha Ha,' titled 'Jeong Jun-ha's Drinking Snack Request with Chinese Master Chef and Chinese Goddess,' Jeong Jun-ha discussed his experiences learning to cook. He mentioned that he took lessons from renowned chefs Yeo Kyung-rae and Park Eun-young.
The context for his culinary education, as explained by Jeong, was related to his wife's eating habits. He implied that her low food intake prompted him to learn cooking, suggesting a desire to prepare meals that she would enjoy or consume more of. The statement about attending the academy "partly by choice and partly by coercion" hints at a complex motivation, possibly involving his wife's preferences or encouragement.
This disclosure offers a glimpse into the personal life of the entertainer, known for his roles in various South Korean variety shows. The YouTube channel serves as a platform for him to share more intimate aspects of his life and engage with his audience beyond his traditional media appearances.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.