(Cover image source: YouTube @ Hakka TV network live broadcast Hakka Live screenshot, FB @ CPBL Chinese Professional Baseball)
Super Junior Leeteuk came to Taiwan yesterday (28th) to participate in the press conference of the Taiwan-Korea cooperative reality variety show “Crash Landing on a Chef: Hakka Kitchen”, which will be broadcast next month. Taiwan ELF was deeply moved by the mention of Taiwan’s baseball honor again.
*Review of previous reports: 〈Whose idols are also paying attention to Taiwan’s top 12 baseball champions! It’s the “local boy band” Super Junior Leeteuk! 〉
At the press conference, Leeteuk asked the program members to greet each other one by one. Lee Teuk first congratulated Taiwan Baseball for winning the WBSC Premier 12 championship. He also specifically mentioned Lin Yu-min, Taiwan’s starting pitcher against Japan in the gold medal game, and even said “I’m obsessed with Taiwanese baseball.” Although there were some mistranslations during the process, it may have been corrected by the team member Judy reminding the translator, but the live broadcast can still hear the reporters congratulating Leeteuk and cheering repeatedly.
(Source: YouTube @ Hakka TV network live broadcast Hakka Live screenshot)
▼ELF edits and translates the highlights
▼Taiwan won the championship & Taiwan player Lin Yumin
Later, Leeteuk was asked by reporters about the Top 12. He joked that the show had gone to a baseball stadium to sell Hakka burgers (the show’s specially made burgers were called “special” burgers), and whether the show’s luck had spread. “When watching baseball, I felt the coach. The strategy is also very good, but the way these players run on the field gives rise to the idea that our Taiwanese baseball will develop further in the future.” Of course, he has not forgotten his own Korean baseball and hopes that both sides can develop further.
(Source: YouTube @ Hakka TV network live broadcast Hakka Live screenshot)
The most touching thing is that the reporter asked about the “Zao Wrestling (Kitchen Kitchen) Battle” that is hotly discussed among Taiwanese star-chasers. He mentioned that D&E (Donghae, Eunhyuk) and Kyuhyun often come here, and he hopes that he “Come here more often” and “Taiwan is more like home than the kitchen.”
(Source: YouTube @ Hakka TV network live broadcast Hakka Live screenshot)
▼Full live broadcast of the press conference (51:48 Congratulations to Taiwan Baseball; 1:10:58 “More like home than kitchen”; 1:20:05 Mention baseball again)
It is said that Lee Teuk braved the snow in South Korea and pressed the line to come to Taiwan. Unexpectedly, his flight back to Taiwan after arriving in Taiwan was delayed due to heavy snow, so he had to stay in a hotel temporarily. Although he did not bring any luggage or even a charger, he enjoyed the press conference and will never forget it. I ate the beef noodles at the Blu Bar of Heyi Hotel. While eating and broadcasting live, he mentioned Taiwan baseball and Taiwanese Home for the second time, which moved Taiwan ELF again.
Interestingly, after last time watching PD Luo’s YouTube channel “Channel Fifteen Nights” in Taiwan to interview the producer of “Ai Jia Canteen”, he watched “Channel Fifteen Nights” in Taiwan this time to interview his maknae Kyuhyun, who is returning, and left a message PD Luo interacts with Kyuhyun (the video below has been positioned at 8:58). Kyuhyun knew very well that Leeteuk originally only took a one-day trip to Taiwan, but he couldn’t go back due to the heavy snow in Korea. PD Luo looked carefully for Leeteuk’s message.
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What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of celebrities like Leeteuk publicly aligning themselves with specific cultures or nations, especially in the context of complex geopolitical realities?
This is a great article about Leeteuk from Super Junior showing his love and admiration for Taiwanese baseball and culture! Here are some open-ended questions to spark discussion and encourage different perspectives:
**Leeteuk’s Passion for Taiwanese Baseball:**
* What do you think motivates Leeteuk’s genuine interest in Taiwanese baseball? Is it simply a passing interest, or could there be deeper factors at play?
* How does Leeteuk’s public support for Taiwanese baseball potentially impact the relationship between Korean and Taiwanese fans? Could it foster a sense of camaraderie and shared passion?
* What does Leeteuk’s acknowledgment of Taiwan’s baseball success signify in a broader cultural context? Does it contribute to a greater understanding and appreciation of Taiwanese achievements on the international stage?
**Cultural Exchange and Appreciation:**
* What does Leeteuk’s comfortableness expressing his fondness for Taiwanese food and culture reveal about the nature of cultural exchange between South Korea and Taiwan?
* How can celebrity figures like Leeteuk contribute to breaking down cultural barriers and promoting cross-cultural understanding?
* Leeteuk mentioned Taiwan feeling more like “home” than the kitchen studio. What are the implications of this statement? Does it suggest a deeper emotional connection to Taiwan beyond just work or fandom?
**Impact on Fandom and Beyond:**
* How does Leeteuk’s enthusiastic support of Taiwanese culture impact the Taiwanese ELF fandom?
* Do you think his actions inspire others to learn more about Taiwanese culture or to show greater appreciation for diverse cultural expressions?
* What role do celebrities play in bridging cultural gaps and promoting international understanding?
Remember, these are just starting points. Encourage diverse opinions and thoughtful reflection on the relationship between Leeteuk, Taiwanese baseball, and the broader context of cultural exchange.
