Cheat day

Saturday morning.

Early in the morning, Baek Woo-jin drove his car and came to the front of the house.

The white and chubby cheeks look just like rice cakes, and seeing the face makes my appetite grow.

“I wish they would add joraengi rice cakes to the budae jjigae.”

“What the heck is this?”

“I suddenly want to eat.”

We chatted about trivial matters as we headed to Bucheon, where the Banyasikgyeong studio is located.

“When you mentioned joraengi tteok, it reminded me of a funny story.”

It seems like they’ve caught another case.

“Joraengi-tteok is a traditional Gyeongju rice cake, and Gyeongju was the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty, right?”

If we keep going like this, we’ll definitely be talking until we arrive.

“I’m not curious.”

“No.” Whether you’re curious or not is not important. I want to speak.

“……?”

“When Yi Seong-gye founded the Joseon Dynasty, the people of Gaeseong were very dissatisfied.” A person from Gaeseong was so angry that they wanted to strangle Yi Seonggye to death, but since they couldn’t do that, they squeezed a rice cake hard instead, and that’s how the joraengi-tteok was born.

“Is it real?”

“Have you ever heard of the term ‘seonggye-tang’?”

I asked to confirm the facts, but they brought up something else.

“I saw it in a drama.”

In the historical drama featuring Jeong Dojeon as the main character, there was a scene where Yi Seong-gye cried while eating Seonggye-tang.

The content was about how the people of Kaesong, in their anger, chewed on pork, saying, “There is no one among the people of Kaesong who hasn’t lost a family member at the hands of the king.”

You could glimpse the anger of the people of Gaeseong towards Yi Seong-gye.

“Then, is the story about the joraengi-tteok true?”

No. The likelihood of that is low.

He talks convincingly and then suddenly says no.

As they were puzzled, Baek Woo-jin continued explaining.

“If the people of Gaeseong hated Yi Seonggye so much, would they have taken the people of Gaeseong with them when they moved the capital to Hanyang?”

“I didn’t even know they had relocated.”

Words like “Seonggye-yuk” and “Seonggye-tang” are not used by all the people of Gaeseong, but by those who worship Choi Young.

“Then?”

“The legend of joraengi-tteok or the origin of seonggye-tang likely arose from the perception that individuality was being discriminated against in the late Joseon period, leading to the speculation that they might have been neglected since the early Joseon period.”

“Why did that misunderstanding happen?”

“People who believed in Choi Young used to call Lee Seong-gye like that.” But literally, it was a word used by only a very small number of people, so it’s unlikely that Lee Seong-gye heard it directly like in the drama. Fiction for a dramatic story.2)

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“I didn’t know.”

Since it appeared in the drama, I thought there was at least some similar story, but I guess not.

“In summary, the origins of Seonggye-yuk, Seonggye-tang, and Joraengi-tteok were born from the process of distorting and exaggerating the stories enjoyed by the religious group that revered Choi Young, so that the entire people of Gaeseong could share them.”

I understand. “Wait, but how do you know about this?”

“While looking for video material, I’ve picked up a bit of random knowledge here and there.”

It’s understandable to be searching for it, but it’s amazing how accurately they remember even nouns and pronouns. And above all, I never knew there would be such a story behind the rice cakes I used to eat without a second thought.

“Uh.”

Baek Woo-jin glanced at my face and then asked.

“Why?”

“Even if it’s not the same story as just now, wouldn’t it be okay to create a separate post about food?” How the budae jjigae we were supposed to make today was made.

“It’s okay.” Everyone knows the story about how they started making and eating ham they got from the military base.

“I know well.”

Baek Woo-jin smiled.

If it’s information that everyone already knows, there’s no need to make a video about it.

“I did some research because of the content, but it was difficult.” It seems like it wouldn’t be an easy task to make other dishes as well.

“It’s really tough.”

It’s also something said by the guy who runs the Ugenius channel, which covers knowledge in all sorts of fields.

Today, while investigating budae jjigae to share stories at the Buddhist ceremony, I also had a personal experience.

It’s difficult to tell an interesting story that others don’t know well, but finding and studying it is no easy task either.

But since I like these kinds of stories, I think someone might like them too.

If today’s broadcast reaction is good, I should make it into content.

Please provide the text you would like to have translated.

“Welcome.”

“…….”

The monk who opened the door was dressed as Santa Claus, complete with a white beard.

I’m confused because of the prayer beads on my wrist.

In a moment of surprise, Baek Woo-jin, who turned his head and made eye contact, also showed clear signs of embarrassment.

“Hello.”

“Come in.” What are you doing?

Baek Woo-jin couldn’t take his eyes off the Santa Claus costume and couldn’t resist his curiosity.

“Wasn’t your brother a Buddhist?”

“Right.”

“Then what is this…?”

Baek Woo-jin pointed at Ju Ji-seung’s clothes.

“Oh, this?” It’s Christmas, you know.

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When I turned my head, Baek Woo-jin also looked at me at the same time.

I was also confused because I couldn’t understand what the monk was saying, and then Choi Michael came out to greet us.

“They say Christmas is nice.”

“Mr. Michael.”

This person who believes in Catholicism is actually dressed quite normally.

“Come this way.” There’s still some time left. “Would you like some tea?”

“Oh, I brought coffee.”

Baek Woo-jin stopped by a café along the way and held up the coffee he bought.

As I sat at the table, Choi Michael brought me an ivy. It’s a low-sugar cracker, so it’s a snack you can have a little of when you crave sweets.

“How is your body feeling?”

Choi Michael asked me.

“It’s gotten better.” Now it’s dropped a lot, and it’s around 190 on an empty stomach.

Normal levels are 70-100.

There’s still a long way to go, but considering that my fasting blood sugar was over 300 just a month ago, I’ve really improved a lot.

There is a sense of accomplishment in balancing diet and exercise.

“You worked hard.”

Jujiseung sat across from him and said.

“ So today, I came determined.”

With similar foods like carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, bean sprouts, spinach, and chicken breast, my tongue and stomach have become incredibly clean.

I crave a nourishing meal like ham or white rice.

You can’t just eat whatever you want on cheat day. I should only eat one serving.

“Wooin is right.”

Baek Woo-jin, Choi Mi-kael, and Joo Ji-seung all looked at me with concern, so I felt awkward.

“It’s once a week.” I should live a little too. Why are you being rude?

“Ugh.” I understand that feeling well. Just eat as much as you want since you can work it off with exercise. I prepared a lot.

The only person who understands my feelings is Joo Ji-seung, who is also a diabetic patient.

“But did you make this, bro?”

Baek Woo-jin pointed to the trivet placed in the middle of the table.

“Oh, I made that.”

Choi Michael replied.

“I can’t do things like this, so I just kept thinking about trying it every day.

“At first, it’s difficult, but if you keep at it, you’ll improve quickly.”

“When did you start?” When I was young, I used to do skill counts at school, but that’s easy, right? “Are you still doing it these days?”

“They still sell it these days.” “Excuse me.”

Choi Michael pointed to the living room wall.

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As I shifted my gaze, I saw a cute cat-shaped skill embroidery placed on the sofa cushion.

“Crazy.” So cute.

“Right?” The prices weren’t even that expensive.

The two men in their 30s I met for the first time started talking about knitting and embroidery, leaving no room for me to interject.

As I was looking at it curiously, Joo Ji-seung leaned on the table and asked.

“Have you gotten a bit used to preparing and eating meals?”

“No.” I ended up doing only what I was already doing. I might actually end up going to some academy or something.

“Why go to a cram school?” Learn from me.

I’ve heard that before. It doesn’t seem like you’re just saying it casually.

“Eh.” Hyung, you’re busy, right?

“Time can be managed somehow.” If you do it through a broadcast, you can take care of the videos and learn cooking too, right? “Isn’t it much better than taking extra time to go to the academy anyway?”

That’s true too.

I broadcast for over 5 hours every day, walk for 30 minutes after breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and above all, I still have to edit the videos I outsourced.

On top of that, I promised to work out with Chajichan three times a week.

There’s no time to spare.

How about once a week? “Even if it’s a cheat day, it’s better to make it yourself than eat outside food.”

“Hmm.”

“I’m glad the content is increasing too.”

There is no reason to refuse.

You can take care of the broadcast, learn to cook, and above all, you can eat the food made by Joo Ji-seung.

“Then, I’ll ask you for a favor.” I’m really shameless, so I can’t turn down things like this well.

“Don’t refuse.” Which is better, Tuesday or Saturday?

Both are fine. Saturday seems like it would be better.

“Then let’s do it for lunch on Saturday.”

I’ve been struggling with content for quite a while, but it gets resolved so easily. I’ve thought about it before, but maybe he really is a Buddha.

“Actually, I’ve been thinking a lot about the content.” When I start full-time, there will be a lot to fill. Thanks to you, I managed to get through the day. Thank you.

“Thanks, though.” I told you. If it’s your job, I definitely want to help. Moreover.

Joo Ji-seung’s lips twitched awkwardly.

“Honestly, I’m also worried.”

“What?”

“No matter what I try to do, I’ve already made everything, so there’s nothing left to do.”

“Cooking?”

Jujiseung nodded.

Since I upload videos every day, I never thought I would have content concerns.

If you think about it, it seems that all that worrying is what allowed me to upload so many videos.

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“So I’m planning to do it again under the pretext of teaching you.”

“Sounds good?”

“Right?”

I smiled faintly.

Please provide the text you would like to have translated.

“Mahāyāna Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra.”

As the broadcast began, the monk dressed as Santa Claus struck the wooden block and recited the Heart Sutra.

“Is this okay?”

“I don’t know.”

Whether it’s Buddhism or Catholicism, it’s a situation where complaints could come from either side.

Baek Woo-jin and I are both flustered, but judging by the chat window, everyone else seems to be familiar with it.

“I informed you, didn’t I?” Today, I’m going to eat budae jjigae while chatting with two guests. First, Woojin. “Just in case, please introduce me.”

Hello. I am Baek Woo-jin, the one in charge of cuteness at Woozineus.

I was so dumbfounded that I turned my head.

When Jujiseung stared intently at Baek Woo-jin sitting in the middle, he pressed his cheeks hard with his index finger and took another bite.

“Pwing.”

So shameless

How can someone at 33 years old do something like that?

He thinks he’s cute, lol.

Wow, Baek Woo-jin in real life

You’re so clueless, haha. It’s a broadcast, you idiot.

No, this wasn’t the image we had in mind;;

Jujiseung leaned in a bit more to look at me.

Somehow, it seems like they’re a bit hopeful.

Hello. It’s for the side dishes at the banchan store. “I just came out last time and I’m greeting you again so soon.”

“Not fun.”

“Right.” It seems like you’re not aware of your responsibilities as a YouTuber.

Baek Woo-jin and Joo Ji-seung shook their heads vigorously.

“How can you possibly beat a monk dressed as Santa Claus and a 33-year-old who keeps acting like a kid?”

“Not a monk.”

“I only did it once.”

“Right.” Twice is too much, but once is fine, right?

The two of them are really in sync.

I was staring blankly and then spoke while looking at the camera.

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Hello. Today, I’m the one who has to bear the injustice in the joint broadcast.