Yeong-seok joins 'Uju Rice Cake Shop' as 16,000 won part-timer

The cast of the variety program 'Uju Rice Cake Shop' is facing unexpected staffing shifts and operational hurdles during their restaurant management journey. According to a released clip, the Jirak-i-deul, who were tricked into becoming part-timers at 'Uju Rice Cake Shop' by Torong, are continuing their intense culinary adventure.

"16,000 Won Part-timer Deployed"... Yeong-seok shifts the atmosphere

A new staff member was brought in to address operational issues following customer complaints. The video shows that after a complaint arose regarding table cleanliness, a new "older man part-timer" was deployed at a cost of 16,000 won. Consequently, Yeong-seok joined the scene as the new recruit.

Immediately upon arrival, Yeong-seok appeared clumsy, noting, "I wasn't taught this," as he began working alongside the existing staff, the Jirak-i-deul. Notably, the power dynamic between Yeong-seok and the Jirak-i-deul—who were previously in charge—shifted significantly, reversing the atmosphere on site. While adjusting to his new role, Yeong-seok remarked, "This is a part I haven't done before.'

From menu prep to complaint handling: A relentless cycle of labor

Running the restaurant involves a high-pressure cycle of menu preparation, order processing, and customer service. The cast members worked busily to prepare various items, including original tteokbokki, carrot cake, beef burgers, pizza, and Margherita pizza. The footage captures moments of tension, such as warning customers that the tteokbokki is extremely hot and handling a protest from a customer whose ordered Margherita was missing.

During the missing order incident, the cast members felt the pressure as they responded to a customer demanding, "I ordered two Margheritas, but only one came out." The difficulty of the situation led to reactions like, "This is really hard," as they struggled to ensure orders were delivered correctly. Despite the stress, the cast members completed the full service cycle, greeting customers with, "Please enjoy your meal."

"Two days left until I become human again"... The toll of repetitive labor

As operations continued, the cast members expressed the physical toll of the work. In the video, they shared the hardships of the repetitive labor, stating, "The business truly never ends" and "This is no ordinary task." One member even expressed their exhaustion, remarking, "Two days left until I become human again."

The video concludes by describing the cast as "laboring women"—those who live normally during the day but spend their nights preparing dinner before collapsing into sleep—summarizing the grueling schedule required to run the shop. 'Uju Rice Cake Shop' airs every Friday at 8:35 PM on tvN, capturing the realistic struggles of running a restaurant.