I don't believe that WY cannot cook. How can someone so talented and a fast learner to still be so clueless? I have been following kpop culture closely and many idols who left said that they were supposed to fabricate being bad/ignorant at sth for ''cuteness''/bander/being funny. Could that be the case for him too?
This is in reference to a previous post.
No one knows for sure, but my money is 100% on "DD genuinely can't cook." There are too many reasons why:
He's a good actor, but not that good. He would deserve an Oscar for how convincingly he comes across as inept at cooking. If you doubt that, you might want to check out how he handles cooking chicken. If that's an act, he truly puts Meryl Streep to shame.
He's too competitive. There's no way on the planet he'd watch from the sidelines as the other captains cook gourmet dishes during SDOC's Let's Chat, for example. If he was remotely able to outdo them in the kitchen, he would have brought that out. I mean, here's a guy who couldn't even politely let other people perform magic during those episodes without exposing all their tricks. If he could cook well, we'd definitely know it. 😅
DD is a no bullshit kind of guy. He's just not the kind of person to put on a fake front about anything, let alone a skill he could potentially impress others with.
DD absolutely hates being thought of as cute. I don't see him trying to play things up to get more cute factor.
DD hasn't got the time to learn to cook well. The only reason he knows how to make that pancake is because (🤡🤡🤡) GG taught him during quarantine (@accio-victuuri did some great analysis on that).
DD is extremely talented and a fast learner, it's true, but only for what he's genuinely interested in. When it comes to food, DD's special interest is in eating, not cooking. 😅
Episode 5 of SDOC4 and Episode 4 of Let's Chat (Complete With Recipe)
Finally caught up and I have to say these are some of my favorite episodes so far. (Spoilers under the cut).
SDOC4 Episode 5
I REALLY enjoyed the choreography battles. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect given that some groups ended up with songs that were far outside their normal style, but everyone made it work so well. I am blown away.
AC vs GoGo Brothers
I was disappointed that AC’s team didn’t win their battle. I admit it might partly be my bias speaking, but I felt their performance was exquisite, creative and unique. They had a beautiful concept that was well executed. There were more ‘wow’ moments in their routine, and they were up against a much greater challenge with the music they had. I feel they really knocked it out of the park.
Team GoGo Brothers did an excellent job, undeniably. They’re all incredibly skilled and everything flowed together nicely, but I felt like I didn’t see anything that I hadn’t seen before. It was great that they were really tight and performed well together, but I wasn’t surprised by anything they did - I didn’t have any moment of holding my breath or feeling inspired. A bunch of strong dancers dancing in sync to a funky song. It was good. They did well.
Regardless of who had the better performance, it really broke my heart to see a krumper go home so early in the show, when I feel like we have 50 ‘funky lockers’. A real shame.
David vs Liang Liang
David’s group’s performance really touched me. The choreography stirred up images and feelings of youth and friendship. So well done. I was completely stunned. Even though I couldn't understand the lyrics, I felt the performance told the story of friendship in a very moving way. Great dance performances transcend words, and this is a perfect example of that.
Every aspect of their work contributed to the story/atmosphere in some way, right down to the color palette they chose for their costumes and the styles they chose to wear. I loved the fusion of contemporary and hip hop elements. Exceptionally well done.
I was sad that we didn't get to see the performance from Liang Liang's group, but I am grateful that production was respectful in deciding not to show a performance that had fallen apart.
I can't understand why he didn't just remove and toss the hoop from his head the second he realized it was interfering with his performance. Although it seems that wasn't the only reason their performance suffered.
Nelson vs Acky
Nelson’s team - what to say? They were incredible. Their choreography, the flow they had, the costumes, the creativity - I was stunned by what they came up with. My jaw had to be retrieved from the floor. These artists together are a formidable force. What a dream team. Wow.
Almost every moment of this routine was a 'wow' moment, and they incorporated so many innovative, original elements that I (and the judges) hadn't really seen before. I admit, I felt dismayed when they didn't win.
Acky's team was excellent, and I loved what they did conceptually, and they brought in some exciting elements and moments along the way (that levitation bit was incredible). I love the 'family' atmosphere Acky's team brought to the stage, and their performance was energetic and uplifting.
It can't be denied that the story they told touched the heart and was probably a big part of what the audience was responding to. The extra effort Acky took with the red envelopes for the judges was also a nice touch.
Plus who doesn't absolutely LOVE Acky? Could such a person be said to have a soul? And can I just say, that man can move!!
I really loved the looks as well. Whoever styled their costumes did a great job. Very colorful and lively and fresh. It added a lot to the overall atmosphere of the performance.
Still, seeing Klash go home so soon was 💀💀💀.
Yang Kai vs Ibuki
Wow. They both did such a great job of their performances. The concepts were both very engaging and told stories I found interesting and entertaining. Tough call for the judges, but they chose the performance I would have chosen.
Getting to Know Each Other
I especially enjoyed watching the various ways the team leaders worked to bring their teams together and get to know each other. The chalkboard drawings, the meals shared, the heartfelt and very touching letters from Acky, the shared stories... I loved this aspect of the show so much.
Final Cypher
Nelson dominated completely, throughout the entire battle. He was hard to catch, but AC really left it all on the floor. I think the end result was fair and reflected my own thoughts on how well they all did.
Team Building
This is always a fun part of the show. It's interesting to see who the coaches choose, who the dancers choose, etc. I am looking forward to seeing how it all works out.
AC and Ibuki on the same team, Nelson and Bouboo on the same team - I can't wait to see the performances that come out of that.
So far, just based on the initial four choices, I think DD and Han Geng have the strongest teams.
Han Geng giving DD Nelson was a total🥺moment. That's devotion! Poor Henry, though. Such the underdog!
AC's Haircut
Hard to feel sad about it when he looks so damn adorable in his shorter hair.
Let's Chat Episode 4
I always love these episodes. They're so much fun, and we get to see DD eat.
Watching DD cook is even more fun, and this episode really delivered. Best of all, The Pancake™ made an appearance! Based on what I was able to see, here's the recipe:
DD's Quarantine Pancake
1 pre-made scallion pancake
1 egg
Bacon
1 slice cheese
Lettuce
Ketchup
Heat a bit of oil in a pan. Add pancake and fry until golden brown on one side. Flip pancake and crack an egg on top. Stir the egg with chopsticks to scramble. Once the egg has cooked enough to stick to the pancake, flip to finish cooking the egg. Remove pancake from pan and place on a plate egg side up. Fry bacon. Top pancake with cheese, bacon and lettuce. Drizzle with a bit of ketchup. Roll into a wrap. Enjoy.
The other coaches were all such great cooks! I was impressed. Especially Han Geng, I mean, the guy really could cook. I loved watching DD react to Henry's noodle dish. Such enthusiasm for food. If he were an animal he'd be so easy to train - highly motivated by food. 😅
I wanted to try every single dish those guys made. Especially DD's pancake - which I fully plan to make one of these days.
DD is a born entertainer, and he is such a sucker for praise! It's very endearing. He always outdoes everyone around him, to hilarious effect. The yoyo, the magic tricks. Quite the showman.
My only complaint about this episode was that we didn't get to see much of DD with his little lettuce garden. I'm very invested in DD's relationship with those sprouts, and I was disappointed not to see more from them. Next time!!
I also wish I had more time to watch them right as they air. It's annoying have to dodge all the posts (spoilers) everyone is making, and then later try to catch up on them all!
Anyway, already looking forward to next week's episodes.
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The latest hot pot episode makes me think of this fake rumour. I can only imagine how much fun GG must have had watching DD cook. Was he proud, or laughing and yelling at the screen? Probably both. 😅🥺
Interviewer : Ah, Baili loves eating and commenting on food, right? Come on, Yibo, cook something~
Wyb : wyb.exe stops working
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I'm sorry Anon, I'm going to have to disagree with you.
If he was asked during promo to cook something, I think he would very proudly state that he will make a nice delicious pancake (scroll down to the Let's Chat section of the post), and then would proceed to impress everyone with his culinary skills. 😊 👨🍳 😅
