90s Comedienne Lee Young-ja Rebounds with Hit Show

Comedienne Lee Young-ja is enjoying a renaissance with MBC's entertainment show where she introduces local eateries in out-of-the-way places as the camera observes how she spends her days.

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She is widely known for her love for food, and going to restaurants to try new things is an important part of her daily schedule.

After each episode, the food she has eaten becomes one of the most searched keywords on major portal sites, and the restaurants she visits are put on the map.

Lee's intuitive and entertaining way of describing flavors is the key to the success of this program, and her years of experience and talent really come together.

Sincerity is key. The show's producer Kang Sung-ah said, "She enjoys sharing food she likes with others, and it seems viewers can tell how happy she truly is".

Many viewers are excited to see the return of one of the most successful comediennes of the 1990s as she banters with a panel of celebrities. Lee's career plummeted in 2001 when she admitted that her successful diet program, which saw her lose over 30 kg in a year, was actually helped by liposuction.

Some people are now concerned that her renewed success may see many cases of her name being used without authorization. But she said, "Most of the food that we introduce is humble food. If my name is used for the success of small businesses, then that's a good thing".