BLACKPINK Jisoo is set to showcase a special challenge performance alongside Ateez members San and Woo-young.
Ateez members San and Woo-young, who recently celebrated their 8th debut anniversary and are known for their close friendship, appear as guests on the JTBC variety show ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’. Throughout the episode, the two demonstrate their chemistry and wit. In particular, Woo-young shares behind-the-scenes stories regarding San’s trademark ‘chest dance’ that recently went viral, bringing laughter to the set. Watching this, Jisoo remarks, "Their relationship is very similar to us BLACKPINK members," and shares related anecdotes.
Jisoo also enjoys a special moment with Ateez. Expressing confidence, she states, "I analyzed the chest dance perfectly," showing off her skills for Ateez’s ‘BAD’ challenge. After raising the energy by taking on the challenge with San and Woo-young, an unexpected figure joins in to complete an explosive performance.
The episode also unveils the refrigerators of San and Woo-young. San, who goes by the nickname ‘Northern Grand Prince’, reveals that he prefers ‘masculine fruits’, sparking curiosity. He passionately shares his favorite foods and gourmet tastes, displaying a deep love for food.
On the other hand, Woo-young, who is famously known for disliking cucumbers, expresses his strong desire to overcome his trauma through the show. He brings a refrigerator packed full of cucumbers. As the first guest in ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ history to prepare such a challenge, the chefs reportedly panicked over the unprecedented cooking theme.
In the first cooking battle for Ateez, chefs Yoon Nam-no and Kwon Sung-jun face off. Yoon Nam-no boosts his confidence by highlighting that his dietary tastes are similar to San’s. Kim Poong fires back with a witty remark, saying, "Elephants and deer both share the common trait of eating grass," filling the studio with laughter. Kwon Sung-jun also prepares a special performance to emphasize his similarities with San, raising anticipation. After tasting the chefs’ dishes, San gives a standing ovation and leaves a strong review.
In the subsequent match, Jung Ho-young and Jang Ho-jun compete with the goal of helping Woo-young overcome his cucumber trauma. For the first time in the history of ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’, a cooking battle is held specifically to help a guest overcome a disliked ingredient. Jang Ho-jun, making his first appearance on the program, admits to feeling very nervous.
As the cooking begins, the smell of cucumbers fills the studio, causing Woo-young to visibly struggle. With the tasting bringing out clear apprehension, viewers are left wondering whether Woo-young will successfully conquer his cucumber trauma.
