On the JTBC variety show ATEEZ San made a memorable appearance where he got tipsy after drinking just half a glass of whiskey, sparking witty remarks from the cast and hosts.
During the episode featuring the refrigerators of ATEEZ members San and Woo-young, a 15-minute cooking battle unfolded around the unique theme ‘Is this Choi San’s whiskey snack pairing?’ San explained that he proposed the topic because he found whiskey difficult to pair and wanted professional culinary advice.
Chefs Kwon Sung-jun and Yoon Nam-no faced off for the challenge. Taking a sip of whiskey first, San enthusiastically tasted Yoon Nam-no’s dish with an energetic style, prompting host Ahn Jung-hwan to laugh and ask, ‘Excuse me, but you aren’t drunk, are you?’
Next came Kwon Sung-jun’s creation featuring a tender chuck flap tail steak and dessert. Holding his whiskey glass, San danced a chest-bouncing celebration and exclaimed, ‘This is a big deal! It’s a 100 out of 100. It’s so delicious.’
As San continued to sip alcohol repeatedly, he responded casually to Kim Fung’s comments, leading Woo-young to playfully scold him by saying, ‘Pull yourself together. An adult is speaking, what are you doing?’ which brought laughter to the set.
Afterward, San remarked, ‘I am truly happy,’ to which Woo-young replied, ‘You look very happy.’ Ahn Jung-hwan chimed in with a tease, saying, ‘He’s going to fall asleep during Woo-young’s cooking next.’
Ultimately, Kwon Sung-jun won the cooking battle. San shared his thoughts on the decision, stating, ‘The flavors were neck-and-neck. I am the type to nurse a single glass for a long time, and I gave points for the perfect composition ranging from the main dish to the dessert.’
