Choi Daniel, "Mint Chocolate tastes like 'sweetness after hardship'"... Reveals Ice Cream Preferences

Actor Choi Daniel revealed his everyday concerns and personal tastes without filter through his YouTube channel 'Choi Daniel Podcast'. In the video released on September 29, 2026, Choi Daniel talked about Mallang-i, mint chocolate lovers vs. haters, and the perilla leaf debate based on questions recently received from a close acquaintance (PD).

"Fruit in chocolate is a landmine"... The reason he revealed he is a 'Mint Chocolate Hater' rather than a lover

Regarding the topic of 'mint chocolate lovers' and 'haters', Choi Daniel stated that he is closer to being a 'hater'. He expressed a sense of rejection toward additional flavors being mixed into the original taste of chocolate. In the video, Choi Daniel said, "Chocolate should only have chocolate, so I don't really like it when it suddenly tastes like toothpaste or fruit."

In particular, using whipped cream cake as an example, he expressed his bewilderment, saying, "I want to eat sweet bread and whipped cream, but it's flustering when suddenly soft and sour fruit is chewed," describing it as a 'landmine'. He added that he also does not prefer products with candy or jelly inside chocolate (such as Toblerone, etc.) due to the difference in texture. For him, who prefers chocolate to melt smoothly, the texture of candy or jelly can be shocking.

However, he showed an exceptional stance regarding mint chocolate in ice cream form. He said, "Andes Chocolate feels like a strong toothpaste taste, but mint chocolate ice cream allows you to feel the joy of chocolate after the mint taste," comparing it to the phrase 'Go-jin-gam-rae' (sweetness after hardship). He mentioned that when eating mint chocolate ice cream at places like Baskin-Robbins, he tends to yield to those who like mint chocolate first and only eats about one bite himself.

"Number 1 is Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter"... Firm ice cream preferences

Regarding his ice cream preferences, Choi Daniel presented a very specific ranking. He picked 'Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup' as his current 'number 1' ice cream. He expressed a strong preference for the product, saying, "Once you open it, you can't stop."

As his previous 'number 9 (formerly number 1)', he mentioned 'Häagen-Dazs Peanut Butter Crunch'. He even revealed an anecdote where he ate three tubs of Häagen-Dazs Peanut Butter Crunch in a single day through convenience store promotions in the past. Stating that he usually prefers 'crunchy' types with peanuts, he said he also chooses 'Almond Bon Bon' first when visiting Baskin-Robbins. Additionally, he recalled liking the 'Mr. Goodbar' product among Hershey's chocolate miniatures that has crunchy peanuts, as well as white chocolate.

Concerns about starting the podcast and promotion for the drama 'Salon De Nabi'

At the beginning of the video, Choi Daniel opened up about the concerns he had when starting the podcast. He explained the background of why he started talking with topics (Mallang-i, mint chocolate, perilla leaf debate) thrown at him by his PD younger brother, saying, "I wanted to talk while exchanging topics with someone, but since I am hosting alone, there are times when it is difficult to come up with topics myself." He mentioned that he is a style that reacts immediately to the reactions around him and expressed gratitude for the PD younger brother's praise of the podcast's comfortable and live feeling.

Meanwhile, Choi Daniel encouraged viewership by announcing the broadcast news of the JTBC drama 'Salon De Nabi' this weekend. The drama airs on Saturday and Sunday nights at 10:30 PM (or 10:40 PM). He emphasized that it is a work he sincerely wants to recommend, not just because he is appearing in it, saying, "A really decent drama has come out after a long time."