Miyeon revealed her special connection with Sato Takeru, who visited Korea for her show and joined her in a spicy food challenge.
October/21/2026 15:02
i-dle’s Miyeon revealed a special connection with Sato Takeru. While their meeting, which began through a music video, led to an invitation to a fan meeting, the two embarked on a challenge to eat extremely spicy food in Korea. In the sixth episode of the YouTube variety show "Messenger," released yesterday (the 20th), a video titled "Miyeon x Sato Takeru, the Japanese prince who came to Korea just to taste extremely spicy food" was released, and Sato Takeru appeared as a guest. On this day, Miyeon warmly welcomed Sato Takeru, who appeared as a guest. In particular, she showed extraordinary sincerity by preparing a gift herself in order to express her gratitude. Their connection was not the first time this time. Miyeon and Sato Takeru had formed a connection through a music video, and it was also revealed that afterward, Sato Takeru had invited Miyeon to his own fan meeting. Miyeon looked back on their repeated meetings so far and expressed her joy. Sato Takeru also continued that connection by appearing on this program, which Miyeon hosts as MC. In particular, Sato Takeru drew attention by revealing that he has visited Korea about 30 to 40 times so far. He also said that he has friends in Korea and that he usually communicates in English. Although Sato Takeru is used to visiting Korea, Miyeon was moved when she was told that this time he had come to Korea for an appearance on "Messenger." Miyeon expressed her gratitude for Sato Takeru’s loyalty in coming all the way to Korea for the program. On this day, the two spent an unusual time while taking on Korean extremely spicy food. In particular, it was revealed that they had in common the fact that they are not very good at spicy food, which made people laugh. Miyeon drew attention by revealing that it was her first time eating gizzard. Miyeon, who challenged unfamiliar food, actually showed satisfaction after putting it in her mouth, saying, "It’s delicious." The sight of the two, who are weak to spiciness, tasting Korean extremely spicy food together brought enjoyment to viewers as well. Miyeon and Sato Takeru’s special connection, which began with a music video, led to an invitation to a fan meeting and then to a joint appearance on a variety show. The fact that a popular Japanese actor visited Korea for Miyeon’s program, and the two’s candid gourmet challenge, drew attention. ・Sato Takeru and i-dle’s Miyeon suddenly collaborate at the Seoul performance! Korean fans go wild over the special duet ・i-dle’s Miyeon stars as the protagonist in Netflix’s "Glass Heart" MV! Directed by Sato Takeru, with Takato Daigo as the co-star
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