Once you start watching the Korean variety show "Black and White Chef: The Battle of the Cooking Classes", you will definitely not want to put it down and you will get even hungrier while watching it. This has definitely become a hot topic! The show included renowned chef Baek Jong-won and the only chef in South Korea with three Michelin stars as judges. Both of them directly and sharply analyzed each contestant's cooking, which created tension not only among the contestants but also among the viewers. You could see the joy on the faces of the judges after they tasted the food, who took great interest in how delicious it was and how much they loved it!
The cooking process of each top chef and unknown chef, as well as their journey to becoming a young chef, are also highlights of the show. LINE TODAY combined IG and introductions of chefs with the theme of "Black and White Chef." So if you want to visit the stores, you should follow it and collect it!
Mr. Baek Jung-won is a legend in the Korean food industry. He is an entrepreneur, host, chef, and writer. He is also the CEO of The Born Korea Catering Group, which has more than 20 brands and over 2,700 stores worldwide. He is known for creating "public cooking" and excels at using simple ingredients to bring out the best flavor. That's why he was called "National Food Entrepreneur" and "National Famous Cooking Instructor." He has demonstrated his excellent cooking skills and deep understanding of Korean cuisine on programs such as "Business Genius President Baek" and "Baek Packer," and has also been a judge on many cooking programs.
In "Black and White Chef", Mr. always uses Baek brings his deep culinary insights and love for food to the preparation of each dish. He provides the right analysis for viewers and participants to experience the rich culture of "Korean food."
Ahn Sung-jae is the other judge of "Black and White Chef" and he is the only "Michelin three-star" chef in Korea. Mosu Seoul restaurant is recognized as the top gourmet palace in Korea. His taste is very picky and his food standards and requirements are very high, which complements the philosophy of Mr. Baek about eating mass.
On the show, Ahn Sungjae became one of the most popular judges among the contestants because of his unique perspective on "delicious" cuisine. His professional background and strict standards in ingredients, heat, and spices have given him leadership in the field of Fine Dining. He is known for his high reputation (he is called a giant in the fine dining industry) and was also recognized with the Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award this year. His presence brings more excitement to the game. Even a small mistake by the participants can cause them to be eliminated. There is absolutely no forgiveness!
"Black and White Chef: Cooking Class War" brings a total of 100 top chefs, including 80 "Black Spoon" unknown chefs and 20 elite chefs called "White Spoon," who will compete for the championship through others' Another round of eliminations. The program was intended to create strong class contrasts. The white spoon chef appears using his real name and has a higher status, while the black spoon chef is only called by his nickname and cannot reveal his personality until he reaches the finals. In the first round of the competition, Black Spoon had to create a specialty dish within 100 minutes. Only 20 people can get through. The eventual winner will get the championship title symbolizing "top strength" and a bonus of "300 million won (approximately NT$7.23 million)."
