“Still No One Took Our Order” – Min Ji-young Calls Out Possible Racism at German Restaurant

Min Ji-young has spoken out about facing racial discrimination at a European restaurant.

On the 3rd, the YouTube channel 'Min Ji-young TV' released a video titled "A Couple Addicted to a Movie-like Reality with a New Front Yard Every Day."

In the video, Min Ji-young and her husband Kim Hyung-kyun visited a restaurant in Cologne, Germany, known for its haxen, a traditional German pork knuckle dish. Min Ji-young explained, "We had haxen in Frankfurt, but you know, not all pork knuckles taste the same. Haxen can taste different too, so we couldn't just pass by without trying it."

However, after being seated, they found themselves waiting for their order to be taken. Min Ji-young shared, "We've been in the restaurant for quite a while, but we haven't been able to order. There are many videos on YouTube about experiencing racism in European restaurants. In Europe, it's tough because you have to wait at the entrance until a staff member guides you to a table, unlike in Korea where you can sit at an empty table and order right away. You have to wait until a staff member comes to guide you, tell them how many people are in your party, move to your table, receive the menu, and then wait for them to come back to take your order."



She continued, "Here, when you finish your drink and put down the empty glass, they keep refilling it. If you want to stop drinking, you need to cover the cup with a coaster. As tourists, we often make the mistake of thinking that because the beer comes in a 200ml glass, it's like a complimentary service. But unless you cover it, every beer you drink needs to be paid for. You have to be careful about this."

Meanwhile, Min Ji-young gained fame through the KBS 2TV drama 'Love and War.' She married show host Kim Hyung-kyun in 2017. The couple has received much support after sharing their experiences of two miscarriages and Min Ji-young's battle with thyroid cancer.

Photo = Min Ji-young

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Hwang Suyeon