Park Seo-jin and Park Hyo-jeong make experimental songpyeon for Chuseok

Singer Park Seo-jin shared a glimpse into his Chuseok celebrations by making *songpyeon* (traditional rice cakes) with Park Hyo-jeong. In a video uploaded to Park's official YouTube channel, the siblings are seen wearing *hanbok* as they gather to craft the treats using a variety of unique ingredients.

From cheese to chili powder: experimental ingredients for songpyeon

In the video, Park and Hyo-jeong moved beyond traditional recipes to experiment with various fillings. While using sesame seeds and nuts as a base, they incorporated modern trends by using imported cheese as a filling. Most notably, the appearance of rice cakes made with chili powder drew significant attention. After tasting the spicy version, Hyo-jeong remarked, "It tastes like *kimchi* Man Do."

The siblings divided the labor, with Park crushing the sesame seeds while Hyo-jeong handled the dough. Hyo-jeong provided an unfiltered look at the cooking process, expressing concern, "Will the rice cake even steam properly?" when the dough became too mushy after she added too much water. To finish the process, they used pine needles to infuse the steaming rice cakes with a fresh aroma.

Pine needle infusion and health functional foods

The siblings used pine needles to enhance the flavor of the songpyeon, with Hyo-jeong explaining that the needles allow the scent to seep into the cakes during steaming. While tasting the finished product, the pair discussed the pine aroma and texture, with Park expressing satisfaction with the fragrant results.

The video also featured 'The Pine Premium,' a pine needle distilled concentrate. Park and Hyo-jeong discussed the product's characteristics, specifically its pine needle concentrate and its functional benefits for maintaining blood sugar levels. During the video, Hyo-jeong called a consultation line to confirm that the product's raw material is an individually recognized functional ingredient (Recognition No. 2012-300) acknowledged by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The consultation confirmed that the product consists of 100% pine needle distilled concentrate with no other additives or sub-ingredients.

Chuseok gifts and holiday greetings

After completing the songpyeon, the siblings enjoyed the holiday atmosphere by sharing the treats. Park mentioned the pine concentrate as a potential Chuseok gift for his parents, noting his intention to prioritize his family's health. The video concluded with Park and Hyo-jeong wishing viewers a bountiful Hangawi.