Cover Netflix’s phenomenally successful ‘Culinary Class Wars’ has revolutionised the format of cooking shows and it’s coming back for a second season (Photo: Netflix)
Netflix’s phenomenally successful ‘Culinary Class Wars’ has revolutionised the format of cooking shows and it’s coming back for a second season (Photo: Netflix)
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A sizzling second season has been confirmed for the sensational reality competition series, ‘Culinary Class Wars’
Get ready for the return of Netflix’s epic cooking showdown series, Culinary Class Wars, as it’s set to return for a sizzling second season. Global audiences already had a taste of the fiery Korean cooking competition when it was released in September and made a record-breaking debut as the first Netflix Korea unscripted title to rank No. 1 on the Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for three consecutive weeks.
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Evidently, the show’s horde of newfound fans are craving for more.
Heeding the calls for a second part of the phenomenally successful reality show, producers Kim Hak-min and Kim Eun-ji and writer Mo Eun-sol from Studio Slam are teaming up once again to cook up another scorching season of Culinary Class Wars.
Above The trailer for ‘Culinary Class Wars: Season 1’
Following the announcement, Netflix Korea’s Director of Content said, “We’re excited to announce the production of Culinary Class Wars: Season 2, thanks to the amazing fan response both in Korea and globally. Shows of this scale take a lot of effort to bring to life, and we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished with our dedicated team.”
“As we continue to expand our unscripted offerings, we’re looking forward to sharing even more unique and exciting titles with you soon,” he added.
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For the uninitiated, Culinary Class Wars is a cooking competition where 80 beloved local cooks (the “Black Spoon” contestants) go head-to-head with 20 renowned celebrity chefs (the “White Spoon” contestants) for a shot at culinary fame and respect. Think Physical: 100 with a dash of Squid Game–but for chefs. “Black Spoon” chef Napoli Matfia—née Kwon Sung-jun—crossed class lines to win the first season, pocketing the prize money of KRW300 million (about US$225,000).
Above ‘Culinary Class Wars’ judges restauranteur Paik Jong-won and chef Anh Sung-jae of the three-starred Michelin restaurant Mosu Seoul (Photo: Netflix)
Above The “White Spoon” and “Black Spoon” contestants ready to turn up the heat in 'Culinary Class Wars: Season 1’ (Photo: Netflix)
‘Culinary Class Wars’ judges restauranteur Paik Jong-won and chef Anh Sung-jae of the three-starred Michelin restaurant Mosu Seoul (Photo: Netflix)
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Under the watchful eyes of judges restauranteur Paik Jong-won and chef Anh Sung-jae of the three-starred Michelin restaurant Mosu Seoul (the country’s sole Michelin three-starred restaurant), the cooks and chefs are thrown into survival mode, fighting apron-to-apron while having to face kitchen drama and politics, challenging ingredients, and brutal taste evaluations.
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The show’s grand scale and unpredictable twists have shaken up and revolutionised the format of cooking shows as we know it–and we love it. The second season promises to be just as exciting (for viewers) and gruelling (for the contestants), with new favourites to cheer on and surprises in store. “We’re extremely grateful to the viewers. Because of them, we’re able to come back for Culinary Class Wars: Season 2. We will do our best to return the love and fulfil expectations,” the producers said in a statement.
So, are you ready for a second helping of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars?
Above ‘Culinary Class Wars: Season 1’ winner, “Black Spoon” contestant Napoli Matfia (Kwon Sung-jun), who runs the Italian restaurant Via Toledo Pasta Bar Seoul’s Yongsan District (Photo: Netflix)
‘Culinary Class Wars: Season 1’ winner, “Black Spoon” contestant Napoli Matfia (Kwon Sung-jun), who runs the Italian restaurant Via Toledo Pasta Bar Seoul’s Yongsan District (Photo: Netflix)
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