That Awkward Moment When…
Okay, so you know how sometimes you get together with old friends, the drinks start flowing, and things get a little… rowdy? Well, that just happened to a pretty famous chef here in Korea, and it was all caught on camera. Chef Im Seong-geun, who you might have seen on Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars 2’, had to post a public apology after getting super drunk during a YouTube shoot.
He was filming a behind-the-scenes segment with some other famous chefs like Sam Kim, Ahn Sung-jae, and Jeong Ho-young. Apparently, he was just so happy to be reunited with his buddies that he overdid it with the drinks.
“Sorry, My Kids!”
On January 4th, Chef Im took to his Instagram to clear the air. He posted a super cute and honest apology, saying, “It’s been a while since we met, so in the joyful mood, I had a little… no, a lot to drink ㅎㅎ”.
The best part was who he apologized to. He has this endearing nickname for his fans, calling them his “off-screen daughters and sons.” He wrote, “To all the daughters and sons off-screen~~ I’m sorry ㅎㅎ I’ll cut down on the drinking next time~~^^;;”. It was a really lighthearted way to handle the situation, and it totally worked.
The Internet’s Wholesome Reaction
Instead of getting canceled, Chef Im’s tipsy adventure turned into a huge online meme. His fans, the “50,000 sons and daughters,” flooded the YouTube comments with hilarious but sweet concerns, treating him like their actual dad out on a rowdy night.
Comments were pouring in like, “Please put our dad in a taxi and send him home first ㅠㅠ” and “Dad, stop talking, you’re drunk…” People were genuinely worried he’d feel left out or say something silly, the same way you’d worry about your own parents. It was a perfect mix of cringing and caring, and it totally shows how beloved he is.
A Relatable Mishap
Honestly, it was a pretty humanizing moment for a celebrity. While public figures in Korea are usually held to a super high standard, this incident was so relatable that people couldn’t help but laugh and sympathize. He wasn’t malicious or causing trouble; he was just having a great time with his friends. His cheerful apology hit just the right note, turning a potentially embarrassing situation into a funny story that actually made him even more popular.
