Tag: Culinary Class Wars

  • Who is Sunjae Sunim? The First Temple Food Master and Netflix Legend

    Who is Sunjae Sunim? The First Temple Food Master and Netflix Legend

    1. From a Devout Protestant to a Buddhist Icon Ven. Sunjae’s spiritual journey began in an unexpected way. She was born in 1956 and attended a Protestant mission school. In fact, she was a dedicated Sunday school teacher in her youth. However, a sermon about parental devotion at a Buddhist retreat changed her heart. She…

  • Who is Choi Kang-rok? The Master of Dashi and the Legend of ‘Culinary Class Wars’

    Who is Choi Kang-rok? The Master of Dashi and the Legend of ‘Culinary Class Wars’

    Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 최강록(@roi_choi)님의 공유 게시물 1. The 1. The Unique “Genius of Flavor” Choi Kang-rok is a truly one-of-a-kind chef. He first gained fame by winning MasterChef Korea 2. Recently, he became a global sensation on Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’. He is famous for his deep knowledge of Japanese-style dashi. In fact, many…

  • Who is Lim Sung-geun? The Master of Korean Cuisine from ‘Culinary Class Wars’

    Who is Lim Sung-geun? The Master of Korean Cuisine from ‘Culinary Class Wars’

    Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 임성근(@imchef00)님의 공유 게시물 1. 40 Years of Excellence: The Master of 50,000 Sauces Chef Lim Sung-geun is a state-certified “Master Chef of Korean Cuisine” with over 40 years of dedication. He modernized and standardized traditional Korean flavors, ensuring that the “authentic taste of Korea” reaches everyone. Recently, he captivated global audiences…

  • Meet the Star of ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 2: Chef Hou Dezu

    Meet the Star of ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 2: Chef Hou Dezu

    1. A Living Legend: “Better Than Mainland China” Chef Hou Dezu is the visionary who elevated Korean-Chinese cuisine to a world-class level. 2. The Myth of the “First Chef Executive” In the Korean culinary world, he is a symbol of professional success and breaking barriers. 3. Current Masterpiece: Michelin-Starred ‘Hobin’ (호빈) His legend continues to…

  • The Fall of a Mentor? Why Paik Jong-won is Being Edited Out of “Culinary Class Wars 2”

    The Fall of a Mentor? Why Paik Jong-won is Being Edited Out of “Culinary Class Wars 2”

    In Culinary Class Wars Season 2, fans have noticed a significant drop in lead judge Paik Jong-won’s screen time. While international fans might find this puzzling, the reason lies deep within a series of controversies in Korea. From a “National Mentor” to a target of public criticism, here is the Korean perspective on why Paik is being “erased”…