Kim Chang-ok Joins ‘What Are We Saving Room For?’ as New Cast Member, Teams Up With Lee Young-ja and Pak Se-ri as a Trio of Hosts Starting With Episode 63

A perfect blend of food and conversation ushers in a new three-host lineup

tvN STORY officially announced on the 19th that Kim Chang-ok, one of South Korea's leading communication experts, will join the food-and-talk variety show 'What Are We Saving Room For?' as a regular host. The program is expected to evolve beyond a simple mukbang into a forum for deeper conversation.

'What Are We Saving Room For?' is a hybrid food-talk show that visits hidden restaurants across the country, sharing hearty meals and candid stories about life. With this revamp, Kim Chang-ok will join the show's longtime regular, comedian Lee Young-ja, and former national golf team coach Pak Se-ri, completing a powerful three-host lineup and bringing a new dynamic to the show.

Kim Chang-ok, who is embarking on this new journey, said, "Food is the greatest way to open people's hearts," adding, "What we truly want to consume isn't just food, but the warm memories and conversations it holds." Viewers are eager to see how his signature empathy and philosophy will bring new energy to the program.

Meanwhile, episode 63, which launches the three-host format, will feature special guests: acclaimed actress Kim Sung-ryung and Choi Jung-won, a diva of South Korea's musical theater scene. Their lively banter and heartfelt stories are set to offer viewers plenty of entertainment and emotion.