From left: actor-songwriter Nichkhun from 2PM, singer-actor
Alexander “Xander” Lee formerly of U-KISS, singer-actress Ciara Sotto, and
television host-celebrity chef Danica Sotto-Pingris
Destination eating
turned competitive as K-pop heartthrobs Nichkhun of 2PM and Alexander “Xander”
Lee, former member of U-Kiss, together with celebrity cousins Danica
Sotto-Pingris and Ciara Sotto, talked about their four-episode segment on the
upcoming second season of tvN Asia’s One Night Food Trip – International
Edition at a recent press conference at City of Dreams Manila.
The 48-hour food frenzy will once again take celebrity
pairs on separate routes around the Philippines to complete different missions.
Completing missions will grant a number of stamps for the coveted Golden
Passport, but as an added twist, it also lets one team send special challenges
to the other group. One Night Food Trip – International Edition will fly
exclusively with Cebu Pacific for the entire second season. The Philippine
segment is in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board, an attached agency
of the Department of Tourism.
From left: Ms. Anne Chan, Chief Operating Officer of CJ
E&M HK ; Ms. Charo Lagamon, Director for Corporate Communications, Cebu
Pacific; Nichkhun, actor and songwriter from K-pop boy band 2PM; Alexander
“Xander” Lee, actor and singer formerly of K-pop boy band U-KISS; Ciara Sotto,
singer and actress; Danica Sotto-Pingris, television host and celebrity chef;
Mr. Kevin Benning, Senior Vice President & Chief Operation Officer, City of
Dreams Manila; and Mr. Joselito Gregorio, OIC, Corporate Affairs, Tourism
Promotions Board
“The fun thing about this format is it’s not just about
eating,” actor-songwriter Nichkhun said. “If we passed missions, we had the
chance to either gain something or give something really bad to the other
team.”
The ladies “gave us the worse,” singer-actor Xander Lee
said as he teased the cousins. Television host and celebrity chef Danica also
joked about how the boys “gave us a hard time,” with singer-actress Ciara
saying how the other pair sent them a challenge that “made it hard for us to
eat.”
“I would love you guys to do a handstand while eating,”
Ciara told the K-pop pair in jest at the press conference.
From sisig to spicy ice cream
Unlike in Season 1, the K-pop team got to try international
cuisines such as Spanish and Chinese dishes in their trip from Cebu to
Pampanga. Still, there were a few local delicacies that did not get past their
palate.
“We tried sisig, and that was actually good. I loved it,”
Nichkhun said. “I had it with rice and a hot chili pepper in one hand. I’m
pretty sure the 2PM members would love it.”
As for the ladies, the trip was mostly about local flavors,
including plenty of seafood in Coron, Palawan. However, it was spicy ice cream
in Legaspi, Albay, that topped the experience: “The chili was like ‘volcano
level’, the siling labuyo? They made us eat level eight chili ice cream,”
Danica shared. “It felt like my throat was on fire.” On the other hand, Ciara
enjoyed the rare treat as a fan of spicy food.
Over land and sea
No food tour is complete without the challenges that come
with travelling. The K-pop team definitely had their share when their trip was
met with heavy rains.
“We were in the car for five hours because it started
flooding from Pampanga to Manila, and it was only 81 kilometers,” Nichkhun
recalled.
It was a different story on air. “Cebu Pacific made it very
easy for us and very comfortable. They took very good care of us,” Ciara told
the audience.
The other team agreed. “We actually flew a lot, and we were
in the car a lot, but it was good,” Nichkhun said. The two also thanked City of
Dreams Manila for the accommodations, as well as the Tourism Promotions Board
for their itinerary and Cebu Pacific for their flight. “No traffic, no flooding
in the sky,” Xander followed up in jest.
One for the memory
Beyond food, the show left a lasting impression on both
teams: “When we were in Cebu, there was a moment where we were talking to each
other and it was very peaceful,” Xander described one unforgettable experience
while “floating in the sky” with his teammate for one mission.
“It was the same for me,” Nichkhun added. “We thought it
would all be scary, but when we were up there, it was really nice.”
“For me it’s the bonding with my cousin, creating more
memories with her, and just getting to go around the Philippines and be able to
appreciate your country more,” Danica said. “I am a Filipina, but I just fell
in love with the Philippines even more.”
Ciara shared the same sentiment, “It’s a shame because
we’re Filipinos and we’ve never been there, we’ve never seen those beautiful
places. It’s such a blessing.”
Based on the popular Korean food variety show One Night
Food Trip, the international edition brings K-pop idols across Asia including
the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia to face off against local
celebrities over missions involving local flavors, culture and attractions.
One Night Food Trip – International Edition 2will premiere
exclusively on tvN in Asia on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). tvN is
available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand,
Indonesia, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, with subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa
Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, and Thai. tvN, where fun takes off!
Follow One Night Food Trip – International Edition 2 on
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Learn more about tvN Asia on Facebook @Ch.tvNAsia, Instagram @tvNAsia, and
Twitter @tvN_Asia.
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The show is supported by:
- City of
Dreams, Manila
- Tourism
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