Chae Jung-an, "Eating scorched rice makes me feel good"... Unexpected eating habits and 'headbutt' anecdote

Actress Chae Jung-an revealed her eating habit of frequently seeking out scorched rice for her gut health. In the JTBC variety program 'Chef & My Fridge' broadcast on the 4th, Chae Jung-an appeared, revealing the ingredients in her refrigerator and sharing her daily eating habits and past anecdotes.

"Eating scorched rice releases serotonin" Chae Jung-an's gut health management method

In the revealed video, Chae Jung-an picked scorched rice as a food she specifically eats for gut health. It was confirmed that various types of scorched rice were inside the refrigerator, and Chae Jung-an mentioned that she feels serotonin, which makes her feel good, being released when she eats scorched rice. She revealed a habit of enjoying scorched rice, which contains digestive enzymes.

Her preference for alcoholic accompaniment was also revealed. Chae Jung-an enjoys wine and said that pairing it with wine seems to help with digestion. In response, the cast continued the conversation, suggesting that wine seems to act as a digestive aid. Meanwhile, Chae Jung-an revealed her inclination toward alcohol by stating that she does not prefer sweet foods.

"Headbutting because it's so good" Chae Jung-an's past way of showing affection

Chae Jung-an also talked about her unique habits from the past. In the video, 'headbutting' was mentioned as one of Chae Jung-an's drinking habits. Chae Jung-an explained that when she was young, if she felt a friend nearby was very charming and great, she would be sitting still while drinking and then lightly headbutt them as a sign of affection. She added that it was an action that occurred because the person was so cute, but as a result, situations arose where the person ended up leaving.

A cooking battle between 'Han Yoo-joo Core' and 'Elementary Schooler Taste'

In this broadcast, a cooking battle structure was formed among the cast members as the cooking themes desired by Chae Jung-an were presented. Chae Jung-an requested 'Adult Woman Han Yoo-joo Core' food, which has a luxurious and pure feeling that can satisfy her palate. In response, Chef Park Eun-young expressed her intention to participate in the dish, saying it is a theme she has researched her whole life.

On the other hand, Chae Jung-an also showed a 'elementary schooler taste' side, enjoying snack foods like tteokbokki, ramen, and kimbap when she is stressed. Chae Jung-an mentioned that she likes kimbap the most and picked snack foods as a good menu to eat while having home parties with friends. Based on these tastes, the cast members foreshadowed a cooking battle divided into 'Han Yoo-joo Core' and 'Elementary Schooler Taste Core'.