R.C Were they hungry for more tension, incredible dishes and epic battles? for prepare the palates (and the nerves), because Netflix Just released the news we all expected. The global phenomenon of cooking that paralyzed the world last year is back and today Crazy about Korea We tell you Everything.
Yes, we are talking about Culinary Class Wars 2. The second season already has an official date and a cast of ‘White spoons‘Which has left us with our mouths open. Buddhist temple masters, Chinese cuisine veterans and Michelin-starred chefs are preparing to defend their title. Here we tell you all the spicy details that have just been revealed!
Mark the calendar: On December 16 the ‘black spoons vs the white spoons’ return
It’s official! The Culinary Class Wars 2 will be released worldwide on December 16 on Netflix.
The concept becomes bigger and more ambitious: a ‘100 chefs spoon war’. We will see again the ruthless dynamic where the ‘Black spoons‘ (The cooks underdog, hidden and self-taught talents) will challenge the established elite, the ‘White spoons‘, in a high-risk survival competition.
the producers Kim Hak-min and Kim Eun-ji promised that the season Culinary Class Wars 2, it’s not just a repetition. ‘We improved what the viewers loved in Season 1 and refined the weak spots,’ they said. So prepare yourself for ‘new rules, new missions, and surprise twists.’‘.
A heart attack lineup! Michelin stars and a temple teacher In War of Spoons 2
If you believed that last season’s level was high, wait to see this. The teaser And the posters revealed today gave us the first look at some of the ‘White spoons‘ (the elite) who will defend their status in Culinary Class Wars 2, and the list is impressive:
- Choi Hyun-seok (No, wait, that was last season! The new ones are even more surprising).
- Read Jun: Chef with 2 Michelin stars, known for its sophisticated cuisine.
- Son Jong-Won: Chef with 1 Michelin Star, expert in both Korean and Western cuisine.
- hu deok-juk: a living legend with 57 years of experience in Chinese cuisine.
- Venerable Seonjae: This is historic! is the First certified temple kitchen teacher in Korea. Her participation promises to bring a completely different philosophy and technique to the chaos of the competition.
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this season, Culinary Class Wars 2, promises to expand the horizons. According to reports, we will see a much wider range of styles, including kitchen Korean, Western, Chinese, Japanese and Fusion.
Let us remember that this show is not just any cooking program. The first season made history by becoming the First Korean variety show on Netflix under heading the list Global Top 10 (non-English speaking) for three consecutive weeks. The ‘K-Food Fever’ is real and this second season of Culinary Class Wars , white spoons vs black spoons, comes to consolidate it!
FAQs Culinary Class Wars 2
1. Who was the winner of the first Culinary Class Wars season?
The winner was underdog! The chef won Kwon Sung-Jun, known for his epic nickname of ‘Black spoon‘, Napoli Maffia. He beat 99 chefs to win the Grand Prix. This proved that in this show, talent can triumph over prestige, since it beat the high-renowned Korean-American chef in the final, Edward Lee.
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2. How much money did the chef of the first season earn?
Napoli Maffia (Kwon Sung-Jun) took home a prize of 300 million won. At the rate of change of the time, this was equivalent to some $223,000. A monumental prize for a cook who was not part of the established elite.
3. What dish gave you the victory in the grand final?
The Chef Kwon Sung-Jun He secured his victory in the final with an Italian cuisine author dish: a Lamb and pistachio served with barolo sauce (a style from the Italian region of Piedmont). The final dish also included black truffles and a heart-filled ravioli and lamb paddle.
4. Will we see a participant from the previous season returning in another position in Culinary Class Wars 2?
Yes and No! The report we verify confirms that two of the most important figures in the Season 1 They return to Culinary Class Wars 2, and yes, they are judges/magnates. The food tycoon Paik Jong-won And the acclaimed 3-star Michelin chef, Ahn Sung-Jae, return to lead the panel of judges and evaluate the performance of the new 100 chefs.
5. You know, what difference will there be in the game format between season 1 and Culinary Class Wars 2?
The producers promised ‘New rules, new missions and surprises’ to Culinary Class Wars 2. The most interesting fact that was revealed is that season 2 of Culinary Class Wars will put great emphasis on Use of local ingredients from all regions of Korea, re-imagining the Korean flavor. In addition, they confirmed that there will be more emotion in the teasers of the cooks underdog that compete in the different kitchens (Korean, Western, Chinese, Japanese, etc.).
6. What happened to the chefs’ restaurants from the Culinary Class Wars after the show?
The show sparked business madness! The overall success of the program caused a Meteoric increase in reserves of the restaurants of all participants. The Italian restaurant of Kwon Sung-Jun (‘Napoli Maffia‘) and the restaurant fine-dining of another public favorite (‘Triple Star’) sold out in reservations until the end of the year, demonstrating the power of the reality in real gastronomy!
7. Who were the judges in season 1 and what did they represent?
The judges were Paik Jong-won and the chef Ahn Sung-Jae. represented two opposite poles. Paik Jong-won He is the food tycoon, famous for his ability to massify business and his ‘popular’ palate.. Ahn Sung-Jae He is the acclaimed three-star Michelin chef, who represented the palate of haute cuisine and gastronomic art. This ‘art vs. business’ dynamic was key to the show and that’s why they are back in the season of Culinary Class Wars 2.
8. Was the winner Kwon Sung-Jun arrogant? Was there controversy?
Yes, a bit of reality drama! the winner, Napoli Maffia, was criticized online by some Arrogant statements what he did in the final episodes. In particular, he promised that he would ‘crush’ the other finalists. After the broadcast, the chef had to issue a statement on Instagram apologizing, explaining that it was his way of showing ‘courage’ to compensate for his own insecurity. Your rival, Edward LeeHe defended him and told him not to apologize!
9. Is the Focus of Season 2 on Culinary Class Wars in the Temple Kitchen (Venerable Seonjae) a response to Season 1 reviews?
It is very possible. Season 1 focused on commercial and high-end gastronomy. The addition of the Venerable Seonjae (Temple kitchen teacher, who is vegan, with philosophy and without chemicals) Culinary Class Wars 2 is a Strategy to expand diversity And add a dimension of ‘philosophical haute cuisine’ that did not exist before. This complements what the producers said about ‘improving the weaknesses’ of the previous season.
10. Why is the show so popular globally if it focuses on Korean food?
The show is not only about K-food, it is about the universal narrative underdog (the underdog). Season 1 achieved great global success because the drama focused on the emotional tension of seeing the unknown chefs (‘black spoons’) trying to bring down the untouchable elite (‘white spoons’). This fight for recognition, combined with visually impressive dishes, was what led to the top 10 global of Netflix And of course assured this season of Culinary Class Wars 2.
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