tvN variety show ‘Where Beans Are Planted, Beans Grow: Laugh-Pang Happy-Pang Overseas Exploration’
Actor Kim Woo-bin delivered a standout performance on the tvN variety show ‘Where Beans Are Planted, Beans Grow: Laugh-Pang Happy-Pang Overseas Exploration’ (hereafter ‘Kong Kong Pang Pang’), coloring living rooms with laughter to the very end through down-to-earth charm.
Episode 9 of ‘Kong Kong Pang Pang’, aired on the 12th, depicted the expedition returning to Korea after exploring Mexico and closing out their journey by holding a results briefing and a taco tasting in front of the head office representative.
On the Mexico leg, as the internal auditor of KKPP Food, Kim Woo-bin meticulously kept receipts and managed documentation, while also showing fluent foreign language skills and an unexpectedly goofy side, delivering unfiltered activity. In particular, he solemnly pulled out his ‘combat power boost item’, sunglasses, when engaging in budget tug-of-war with the head office or negotiating prices with local vendors, and paired them with his signature mellow voice and manners to create riveting scenes that brought big laughs to viewers.
tvN variety show ‘Where Beans Are Planted, Beans Grow: Laugh-Pang Happy-Pang Overseas Exploration’
Kim Woo-bin’s smart appeal also stood out at the results briefing aired that day. Whenever Lee Kwang-soo, who took the podium as presenter, began to sweat at questions from the head office representative, Kim stepped in at just the right moments and kept the flow on track with poise. Above all, when the representative posed a sharp question about the management of special expenses, he answered without hesitation with a logical explanation, eliciting admiration.
During preparations for the Mexican gopchang taco tasting, Kim Woo-bin’s delicate sense truly shone. He quietly assisted Do Kyung-soo with ingredient prep and, with rigorous hygiene, kept the kitchen spotless while carefully getting the tasting ready, adding warmth to the scene. In addition, he enjoyed the delight of taking first place in the final ranking of the staff competency evaluation conducted by the production team.
Through ‘Kong Kong Pang Pang’, Kim Woo-bin fully showcased the charm of the approachable and quirky ‘human Kim Woo-bin’ behind the charismatic actor, earning great affection from viewers. Even amid a bumpy, slapstick journey in Mexico, he carried out his role calmly and delivered fresh fun by showing riotous, bickering chemistry with Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo. Viewers continue to respond warmly to Kim Woo-bin, who filled living rooms with gentle laughter until the very end.
