IMP.'s One-Pan Pasta Showdown on 'Pekomogu Kitchen' Ignites Social Media
TV Tokyo's popular program "Pekomogu Kitchen" recently hosted a "super easy one-pan pasta" challenge featuring Shunsuke Motoi and Yuki Yokohara from the popular group IMP., generating a significant buzz on social media. The show saw a surge in views on TVer immediately after its broadcast, and related keywords climbed to 5th place on Yahoo! Japan Trends, underscoring its widespread attention. Shunsuke Motoi, who openly admits to having limited cooking experience, kicked off the culinary duel. He tackled "Natto and Okra Japanese-style Ankake One-Pan Pasta." Initially, his hesitant approach to adding mustard and his visibly anxious expressions during cooking drew affectionate teasing from fans, with comments like "he's like a child" and "a bit clumsy." However, his earnest efforts ultimately won over viewers. By the end, he even charmed the judges with a wink, showcasing his inherent cuteness, and his noticeable improvement drew s...