“‘Imokase No. 1’ chef Kim Mi-ryeong revealed that she goes to a sauna every morning,” the article states. On the SBS variety show “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny,” which aired on the 18th, the daily life of Kim Mi-ryeong and her husband Lee Tae-ho was shown. During the episode, Kim Mi-ryeong was seen going to the sauna early in the morning.
She added, “While at the sauna, I often think about how I should improve one thing for my customers or remind myself not to repeat the same mistakes.” Observing this, the MCs of “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2” admired her, saying, “She’s thorough,” and “It’s like she’s starting fresh every day.”
Previously, Kim Mi-ryeong faced hygiene-related criticism. A video posted in March on the YouTube channel ‘Food365’ depicted her serving food to customers, and viewers criticized the lack of cleanliness of the frying pan and cutting board shown in the video. Additionally, footage of her handling ingredients with bare hands and wearing rings and bracelets was included.
In response, Kim Mi-ryeong’s agency clarified, “The video in question is from the past,” and “Currently, she does not wear jewelry and ensures all cooking tools are in proper condition.”
Kim Mi-ryeong gained recognition by appearing on Netflix’s cooking competition program “Black & White Chef: Cooking Class War” under the name ‘Imokase No. 1.’