Korea No.1

Limited Series

Yu Jae-seok, Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Yeon-koung travel all over Korea to learn from the best traditional masters in a bid to become the No. 1 Apprentice.

Where to Watch Korea No.1 • Limited Series

8 Episodes

  • Giwa (Jangheung)
    E1
    Giwa (Jangheung)Yu Jae-seok, Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Yeon-koung take a crack at the traditional method of making giwa, or clay roof tiles. Who will be today’s Number One?
  • Jang (Damyang)
    E2
    Jang (Damyang)Under the hot sun, the trio have their work cut out for them as they try making jang — staple ingredients of the Korean kitchen. Can they take the heat?
  • Getbol (Shinan)
    E3
    Getbol (Shinan)At Shinan’s majestic tidal flats, the hosts try hunting octopuses with their bare hands while struggling to keep themselves from sinking into the mud.
  • Mosi (Seocheon)
    E4
    Mosi (Seocheon)Kwang-soo eyes the day’s Number One title while learning to weave hansan mosi from scratch. But making fabric out of plant fibers is no easy feat!
  • Jukbangryeom Anchovy (Namhae)
    E5
    Jukbangryeom Anchovy (Namhae)The trio attempts to catch anchovies using jukbangryeom, a method dating back nearly 600 years. They'll need to work quickly before the tide comes in.
  • Jjock (Naju)
    E6
    Jjock (Naju)The hosts arrive at a jjock field in Naju, where they uncover the fascinating secret to extracting blue pigment from green indigo leaves.
  • Makgeolli (Busan)
    E7
    Makgeolli (Busan)At a 500-year-old brewery in Busan, the three learn to make makgeolli the traditional way. Surprisingly it involves a great deal of spinning in place.
  • Najeonchilgi (Wonju)
    E8
    Najeonchilgi (Wonju)At their final destination, the trio starts off the day by collecting toxic tree sap as they explore the intricate craft of najeonchilgi.
  • Yoo Jae-sukSelf
  • Lee Kwang-sooSelf
  • Kim Yeon-koungSelf

 

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