Lee Ji-hye Blames Bossam and Kimchi Prep for YouTube Filming Lateness
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean celebrity Lee Ji-hye humorously explained her 15-minute tardiness to a YouTube filming session.
- She attributed her lateness to needing to prepare bossam and kimchi, referencing her family's long-standing restaurant business.
- The explanation was shared on her YouTube channel 'Unkindly Obsessed Sister'.
South Korean broadcaster Lee Ji-hye offered a lighthearted explanation for her 15-minute delay to a YouTube filming session, attributing it to the time-consuming preparation of bossam and kimchi.
The incident occurred during the filming of an episode for her YouTube channel, 'Unkindly Obsessed Sister,' titled 'Bossam, Kimchi Recipe Passed Down for a Lifetime from 30-Year Bossam Restaurant Daughter Lee Ji-hye.' Lee arrived late but quickly apologized, stating, "Oh, I'm sorry. I'm not someone who is usually late..."
Oh, I'm sorry. I'm not someone who is usually late...
She then humorously revealed the reason for her tardiness: "I was late because I had to prepare the bossam and kimchi, excluding the king's portion." This comment playfully references her family's long-standing business as owners of a bossam restaurant, implying that the culinary preparations were essential and time-intensive.
The candid and humorous admission aligns with the channel's theme, which often features Lee Ji-hye sharing personal anecdotes and insights in a relatable manner. The video's title itself highlights her background and the focus on traditional recipes, suggesting a blend of personal life and culinary heritage.
I was late because I had to prepare the bossam and kimchi, excluding the king's portion.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.