Kim Namgil hits the road for ramyeon, and 2.5M viewers follow
DdeunDdeun's summer special turns Kim Namgil's Pinggyego ramyeon pitch into a road series, topping 2.5 million views in one day.
A casual suggestion made by actor Kim Namgil last March has returned as massive content. The first episode of the YouTube channel 'DdeunDdeun's summer vacation special project, '2026 Summer Road Series - Want to eat ramyeon?', is receiving an explosive response just one day after its release. As of 8:00 AM on the 12th, the video has surpassed 2.5 million views.
The project sparked by the 16.5 million view 'Pinggyego' suggestion
This project began with the 100th episode special of 'Pinggyego' released last March. At the time, Kim Namgil directly proposed to Yoon Kyung-ho, saying, "I want to try doing a YouTube series where we go around eating ramyeon. Do you want to do a YouTube series eating ramyeon with me?" The video containing this remark has now exceeded 16.5 million views, ranking among the TOP3 all-time most-watched videos on the 'DdeunDdeun' channel. Kim Namgil also expressed his affection for this project, noting that after that suggestion, he "received more phone calls than at any other time in my life."
From bike riding with Ju Ji-hoon to holding a fitness trainer certification
Yoo Jae Suk, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Ju Ji-hoon joined the full-scale journey. In particular, Kim Namgil, who enjoys riding, traveled while enjoying the scenery on a bike with Ju Ji-hoon. Having been unable to ride a motorcycle for a while due to the recent filming of the SBS drama 'Nightmare,' he appeared excited to be riding again after a long hiatus. He also reaffirmed that he is currently active as Korea's first BMW Motorrad Buddy (bike ambassador).
In the video, Kim Namgil also showcased a surprising charm. He surprised the cast by revealing that he actually holds a fitness trainer certification. Furthermore, his responsible attitude as the representative of the cultural arts NGO Gilstory was highlighted, along with the fact that he boasts a solid fandom, to the extent that the 'Pinggyego' production team personally attended his fan-meeting.
Next episode to be released on the 18th
After visiting their first ramyeon restaurant, the four individuals moved toward Subong Park. They teased a 'One-Bite Challenge' to be featured in the next episode. Attention is now focused on what stories will unfold in the second episode, scheduled for release on the 18th.
