EBS Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door, Jeon Yeong-cheol of Fish Cake with 19.1 Billion Won Annual Sales, Airs on the 30th at 9:55 PM

[EBS Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door]

Jeon Yeong-cheol, a big player in the skewer fish cake industry with '19.1 billion won annual sales and 300 million cumulative units produced,' takes the stage! Fish cakes that even received a presidential medal—is the secret the dough kneaded '100,800 times'?!

- 'Fish cake lover' Seo Jang-hoon summons a legendary mukbang battle fought with Kang Ho-dong and Min Kyung-hoon! "There was a time when 4 of us ate nearly 100 fish cakes... it's a very intense memory" - "Skewer fish cakes aren't made by people?!" The scene of a fiery speed battle between a machine that surprised Seo Jang-hoon and a 42-year veteran! During special training, "It's too difficult..."

'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door' highlights the turbulent life of Jeon Yeong-cheol, the 'big player in the fish cake industry' who produced 300 million skewer fish cakes. From the exciting manufacturing process of the 'national snack' skewer fish cakes to an all-time legendary mukbang where Seo Jang-hoon is completely disarmed by fish cakes, a variety of sights will unfold.

In the EBS 'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door' broadcasting on Wednesday the 30th at 9:55 PM, the success story of Jeon Yeong-cheol, a 'fish cake rich man' who has walked a single path in the fish cake industry for 42 years, will be revealed. Jeon Yeong-cheol is a legendary figure who has recorded a cumulative production of over 300 million skewer fish cakes, annual sales of 19.1 billion won, and has even received a presidential medal. His company, which produces 30 different types of fish cakes, captures consumers' tastes by supplying fish cakes to various places across the country, including the famous online market Mari, the chicken franchise Ga Tongdak, military bases, and rest areas. In this broadcast, the vivid scene of fish cake production, from kneading to frying and skewering, will be unveiled. The pride of Jeon Yeong-cheol's fish cakes lies in their chewy texture and deep umami flavor. After mixing surimi and various ingredients in the optimal ratio, the dough kneading process, which is done a whopping '100,800 times,' completes the taste. In the frying room, which is filled with heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, unlike the savory smell, Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won cannot hide their embarrassment.

The birth process of the so-called 'curly fish cakes' commonly seen in street food stalls adds more interest. In Jeon Yeong-cheol's factory, semi-automatic and fully automatic skewering machines automatically catch the curly shapes and even insert wooden skewers automatically. Watching this, Seo Jang-hoon expresses wonder, saying, "I didn't know there was a machine that inserts skewers. I thought people did it one by one." However, at this moment, a 'skewering master' who has been with the factory for 42 years appears and shows extraordinary hand movements. Soon, when a skill verification begins to see how many skewers can be inserted within a limited time of 1 minute, Seo Jang-hoon pours out admiration, saying, "Aren't you faster than the machine?" Additionally, the serious skewering challenge of Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won begins under the master's one-on-one special training. However, having actually tried it, the two make tearful faces, saying, "It's too difficult." Attention is focused on whether the two can receive the know-how of the 42-year master.

Meanwhile, a trance-like fish cake mukbang that properly stimulates the appetite of 'fish cake lover' Seo Jang-hoon will also take place. Jeon Yeong-cheol sets up a food stall himself for the two and generously serves various freshly made fish cakes. Falling deeply into the charm of the national snack, the two continue to inhale fish cakes without pause. Jang Ye-won shows her extraordinary affection for fish cakes, saying, "I always eat at the train station before boarding a train," while activating her 'truthful frown.' Amidst this, Seo Jang-hoon suddenly brings up a special experience from the past, saying, "I have a very intense memory regarding fish cakes." He says that in a fish cake eating contest held on an entertainment program, they ate nearly 100 fish cakes as a team. Along with Seo Jang-hoon's confession that "It was the day I ate the most fish cakes in my life," the behind-the-scenes story of the fierce mukbang battle at that time can be checked on EBS 'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door' on Wednesday, September 30th at 9:55 PM.

End. (Photo provided = EBS 'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door')

◆ At a Glance

· Issuing Organization : EBS

· Category : Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door

· Distribution : September 29

Source : EBS Press Release

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