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Singer Son Tae-jin showed the side of a ‘global sexy man who cooks’.

On the 23rd broadcast of KBS 2TV’s ‘New Release Pyeonstorang’ (hereafter, ‘Pyeonstorang’), Son Tae-jin took the spotlight as a ‘Pyeon-chef’ who ranks first in both cooking and filial devotion.

That day, Son Tae-jin said, “I prepared an event for someone precious,” then mobilized the experience he gained over 16 years of living abroad and embarked on serious cooking. He presented in turn a whole peppercorn steak learned from a French friend, an authentic egg carbonara learned from an Italian friend, and his mother’s signature menu item, pineapple-grilled salmon, completing a diverse lineup befitting a ‘global sexy man who cooks’.

In particular, he revealed his prowess as a seasoned cook by sharing meat-grilling techniques that hinge on delicate heat control, making sauces that utilize meat juices, and even pasta-cooking tips. With meticulous attention in each step tailored to the event recipient’s tastes, Son Tae-jin also slipped into Italian exclamations naturally, adding an intellectual charm.

Beyond cooking, Son Tae-jin’s little party tricks also added to the fun of the broadcast. He balanced a mobile phone standing diagonally and stacked small dipping bowls like stairs, drawing attention with his remarkable dexterity, and the entire ‘Pyeonstorang’ family watching tried copying him during the recording, turning the set into a sea of laughter.

The central figures of the heartfelt event Son Tae-jin prepared that day were none other than his parents. To mark their upcoming wedding anniversary, he planned a late-night date filled with care. His love and filial devotion toward his parents delivered a warm touch to viewers, melting even the biting winter cold.