# Doh Kyung-soo Steals the Spotlight on 'Space Rice Cake House' as Na Young-seok's Show Heads Toward Its End

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- Published: 2026-10-15T10:08:18.921Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Na Young-seok's tvN variety show 'Space Rice Cake House' ends next week after ratings dropped to a record low of 1.3%. Doh Kyung-soo, working as a part-timer, drew praise for his cooking skills and quick problem-solving in Episode 11.

## Key points

1. Doh Kyung-soo led the kitchen in Episode 11, aired October 9.
2. Episode 10 hit a record-low 1.3% rating before Episode 11 rose slightly.
3. The final episode airs October 16 at 8:35 p.m. on tvN.

## 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.

## FAQ

### When does the final episode of Space Rice Cake House air?

The final episode, Episode 12, airs on October 16 at 8:35 p.m. KST on tvN.

### Who is Doh Kyung-soo in Space Rice Cake House?

Doh Kyung-soo is a part-timer on the show who led the kitchen in Episode 11 with his cooking skills and quick problem-solving.

### Why did Space Rice Cake House get low ratings?

Ratings declined from a 2.9% start in July to a record-low 1.3% in Episode 10, according to Ten Asia.

## Sources

- [TenAsia](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000779388)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._