Korean Memes: It Is Not Cooked Evenly
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《고기가 이븐하게 익지 않았어요.》(gogiga ibeunhage igji anh-assgun-yo)
Comedian Kim Hae-joon’s Impersonation of Chef Ahn Sung-jae (heugbwelg-yolisa anseomjaesyepeu)
《고기가 이븐하게 익지 않았어요.》 (gogiga ibeunhage igji anh-assgun-yo)
If you're into Korean cooking shows, you’ve probably come across the hilarious moment on Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars.
Source: YouTube - @netflixkcontent
Oh wait wait, stop right there! If you haven’t seen Chef Ahn Sung-jae’s epic judging moment, go watch it NOW. You won’t get the hype until you do! 🍿👨🍳🔥
Source: YouTube - @netflixkcontent
Chef Ahn Sung-jae’s rigid critique about cooking ingredients evenly became an instant sensation. His no-nonsense comments, “The meat is not cooked evenly” and "I think it's very important to cook all the vegetables evenly," had people laughing and nodding in agreement. It was a line so perfectly timed and delivered that it sparked a meme craze that took over Korean social media.
Comedian Kim Hae-joon’s Impersonation of Chef Ahn Sung-jae (heugbwelg-yolisa anseomjaesyepeu)
Cue comedian Kim Hae-joon, who saw an opportunity to turn Ahn Sung-jae’s critique into comedy gold. In his parody YouTube video, Kim mimics the chef’s sternness and energy even by donning a similar suit, and, instead of critiquing fine dining, reviewing a simple bowl of Paldo Dosirac instant noodles which are so…not fancy...!
Source: YouTube - @kimhaejun
And let’s just say, he brings all the seriousness of a Michelin-starred chef to the task. The contrast between Ahn Sung-jae’s high-end culinary critique and the humble ramen made this parody is absolutely hilarious.
Fans love how Kim perfectly captures Ahn’s tone of voice and delivery, making it feel like he’s reviewing a five-star dish, not a quick meal. It’s so absurd yet so relatable because, let’s face it, we’ve all been slightly frustrated when the noodles aren’t cooked just right.
Why has this meme caught fire? It's the perfect blend of humor, impersonation, and relatability. We’re all familiar with unevenly cooked noodles, but seeing it treated with the gravitas of a fine dining critique? Pure comedic genius.
So, next time your ramen isn’t cooked evenly, just channel your inner Ahn Sung-jae and remember, “The ramen is not cooked evenly.” And if you haven’t seen Kim Hae-joon’s parody, do yourself a favor and check it out – it’s guaranteed to make you laugh.
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