Mukbang star Tzuyang to return to variety shows after five years

Tzuyang appears in a teaser clip for a new TV variety show. Captured from the show’s YouTube channel

Mukbang creator Tzuyang, who has 12.4 million YouTube followers, is making her comeback to television entertainment after a five-year hiatus.

She joins ENA, NXT and Comedy TV’s new joint variety program, tentatively titled “Where Will It Bounce,” which premieres Sept. 21 at 7:50 p.m.

The show takes members on unpredictable restaurant tours with no fixed itinerary, relying solely on recommendations from restaurant owners themselves. Joining Tzuyang are announcer Kim Dae-ho, actor Ahn Jae-hyun and entertainer Jonathan, forming a four-member team expected to deliver fresh chemistry.

In a teaser clip released this week, Tzuyang is seen at a preproduction meeting, her eyes locked on a lavish bread spread prepared for her. True to her status as a top-tier mukbang creator, she quickly showcased her trademark appetite and charisma.

The teaser also highlighted Tzuyang’s playful personality as she reacted to the revelation that she would be spending time with 29 staff members throughout filming.

“I usually just stay at home and rarely meet this many people,” she said with a laugh, before adding, “But it sounds so much fun.”

She then declared her personal “variety show insider project,” saying her goal was to befriend all 29 staff members. When asked by producers if she might grab the microphone on the tour bus, she quipped, “I’ll take the mic in the final episode,” showing her quick wit and sense of humor.

Viewers are now anticipating how Tzuyang, known for her solo mukbang explorations, will adapt to life as a variety show newcomer. The unpredictable synergy among Kim, Ahn, Tzuyang and Jonathan during their spontaneous food adventures is expected to be one of the show’s main attractions.

This article from the Xportsnews is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.