The lingering memories of Lee Seunggi's beer can chicken... Joo Won's impending departure from 1n2d

Happened to come across this picture of the "famous" beer can chicken which I had never heard of until Seunggi tried to replicate it on 1n2d. I've never tasted it before too. Can't believe that it's already been almost 4 years since that episode. Those were the good old days where I would laugh throughout the whole episode and my face muscles would literally feel sore at the end of each broadcast due to the excessive laughing. I'm not saying that the new episodes with the new cast are bad. It's just that there is a lack of consistency in the quality. Some episodes are more memorable than the rest, some are plain boring while I've actually resorted to fast-forwarding through some episodes so that I don't fall asleep in front of the TV. That's why it makes me nostalgic to see this picture. Even after so many years, the "horrors" of seeing Seunggi cook still remains in my mind. ^__^

Another change is going to take place for 1n2d because Joo Won's going to take part in his last filming this weekend. Just when 1n2d is finally getting back on its feet after the last round of PD and cast changes and the chemistry between the existing cast is getting better, this has come at a bad timing. Then again, for Joo Won's sake, I think he had no choice. While juggling the weekend shots for 1n2d, he had done at least three dramas during this period i.e. Gaksital, Level 7 Civil Servant and the ongoing Good Doctor. During those periods, he always seemed so tired and would drift off to deep sleep whenever they had a break in between the filming. If given a choice, Joo Won might not have wanted to quit. It was very evident that he enjoyed the time with his brothers and became the little brother everyone doted on. Initially, he usually stuck to Tae Woong because they worked together before and are from the same agency but has moved on to being close to everyone else. Given that he's a young and promising star, the weekend filming will no doubt restrict his ability to take on jobs that require him to go overseas for an extended period of time. I guess Joo Won's story is similar to Seunggi's in this sense. It's gonna be a teary farewell for our maknae this weekend...

Wait a minute, does this mean that Jongmin is going to be the new maknae since there won't be anyone new joining 1n2d???? I can't imagine him doing aegyo like Joo Won but I'm sure he's gonna get on the nerves of the other hyungs more so than ever if the emphasis is put on Jongmin's new status as maknae. :-p

And for old times' sake and in case you don't know what Seunggi did then, here's an edited video of his "heroic deed" then. All credits due to the TV station and the person who uploaded the video: