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‘Ha Ji-won is the somaek guru’

  • Published : Nov 27, 2014 - 12:37
  • Updated : Nov 27, 2014 - 12:37

Period drama queen Ha Ji-won makes the best blend of soju and beer, or “somaek,” actor Go Chang-suk revealed Wednesday.

Go unveiled Ha’s talent during his appearance in the latest episode of MBC’s celebrity talk show “Radio Star.”

In the show, the lead actors of musical “Kinky Boots,” including Go, Oh Man-seok, Jeong Sun-ah and Han Sun-chun, unraveled interesting episodes behind the entertainment scene.

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Actor Go chang-suk (top) appears on MBC's celebrity talk show "Radio Star" that aired on Wednesday. (MBC)

When Go’s turn came up, show host Kim Guk-jin fired questions at Go, “They say you would do anything for Ha Ji-won’s somaek, is that true?” Go heartily responded “Yes. I was overwhelmed with happiness (to try her somaek shots) -- Her somaek blending skill is divine,” driving the crowd into big laughter.

The hallyu female star usually goes for soft mixes, Go added.

Somaek is one of the country’s most popular hard liquor blend. However simple the recipe may be, somaek-lovers have their own favorite soju-beer blending ratio and mixing performance. Frequently seen in countless Korean dramas, somaek is especially favored among the working population and college students.

Go’s remark on Ha’s somaek skills led to a horde of questions from the show hosts, who were eager to discover Ha’ secret somaek blending ratio.

Launched on May 30, 2007, “Radio Star” airs every Wednesday at 11:15 p.m. on MBC.

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Actress Ha Ji-won appears on the official posters of MBC's period drama "Empress Ki." (MBC)

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Actress Ha Ji-won is appointed the honorary ambassador of the nongovernment organization Operation Smile on at the office of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency on Nov. 11. (OSEN)
Following the appointment ceremony held at the office of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion agency,

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