Penn Badgley, the American actor known for his role in the series 'You', was recently in Finland where he enjoyed a traditional Finnish lunch featuring domestic beef tenderloin, mashed Salla potatoes, and red wine sauce. He immediately praised the meal after eating, mentioning that every dish he has tried in Finland so far has been delightful. A special highlight of his meal was the sugar-salted Icelandic salmon served as an appetizer, which he also enjoyed.

Badgley, along with relationship expert Dr. Nura Mowzoon, is in Finland to participate in events where they discuss the importance of dialogue. Their collaboration began during a conversation at a university about love and the representation of romantic relationships in pop culture and American media. Following this initial discussion, they have conducted numerous dialogues, and their current visit to Finland was prompted by an invitation to continue this conversation.

In addition to discussing the significance of dialogue, Badgley expressed a desire to engage in specific Finnish cultural activities during his visit, highlighting his interest in sauna culture. He acknowledged that while it might sound cliched for an American, he recognizes the cultural importance of saunas in Finland and is keen to experience this aspect of Finnish life first-hand.