What is 'Space Rice Cake House'?

'Space Rice Cake House' is a Friday variety show on tvN, produced by Na Young-seok. It premiered in July with a 2.9% rating, but its audience gradually shrank. According to Ten Asia, the show's ratings fell to 1.3% in Episode 10, its lowest so far.

Why did Doh Kyung-soo stand out in Episode 11?

In the Episode 11 broadcast on October 9, Doh Kyung-soo took the lead in the kitchen. He reworked the rice-cracker taco plating when the crackers began to soften under moist toppings, arranging more crackers in a circle and filling the center. When chewy pizza dough ran out, he made more himself, shaping it while it baked.

What happened with the part-timers' pay?

The part-timers negotiated a daily wage of 250,000 won with Doh Kyung-soo. They also slipped an extra clause into the contract requiring him to serve upstairs without limit. The daily wage was later raised to 300,000 won after Lee Young-ji lost a dough-baking contest to Doh Kyung-soo.

What criticism has the show faced?

Official merchandise sold at a recent pop-up store drew complaints about high prices, with an apron at 40,000 won and a keyring at 25,000 won, according to the report.

For international fans

If you enjoy cooking-based variety shows, 'Space Rice Cake House' offers a light, fast-paced look at a pop-up restaurant run by celebrities. Doh Kyung-soo is a member of EXO and has appeared in several Korean dramas and films. The final episode airs on October 16 at 8:35 p.m. KST on tvN.