The japchae made by Sam Kim received rave reviews. In the tvN entertainment program 'Undercover Chef' that aired on the afternoon of the 16th, 'top chefs' such as Sam Kim, Jeong Ji-seon, and Kwon Seong-jun took off their rank badges and worked as the youngest chefs in the kitchen at an overseas restaurant where they worked undercover. On this day, Sam Kim prepared the Korean menu japchae as a dish for the employees. Although the cooking process, including preparation of ingredients and sauce, was different from existing recipes, it received unexpected rave reviews, surprising MC Kim Poong and other chefs. Following Lucrezia, main chef Gianpietro took a big bite. Kim Poong and other cast members predicted that not only the sweetness of japchae but also the texture of vermicelli would be unfamiliar to Italians. Sam Kim waited nervously for the evaluation. At this time, the owner surprised us by eating the japchae and praising it, saying, “It’s incredibly delicious.” Only then did Sam Kim feel relieved. Gianpietro continued his praise. Even Simone nodded and took a deep breath. They unanimously said, “It was very good” and “It was well-balanced.” Sam Kim said, “Actually, the texture of the vermicelli is like rubber, so I liked this.