On the YouTube channel 'Studio Slam,' a video titled 'A Combined 225 Years, Going on a Filial Tour with Black and White Chefs: Cooking Grandpas in Taiwan' was released.
In the video, key figures from 'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War,' including Hu Deok-juk, Park Hyo-nam, Kim Do-yoon, and Yoon Nam-no, gather to express their excitement for the upcoming trip to Taiwan and candidly share their life philosophies.
The chefs particularly evoke laughter and emotion as they recall the challenging memories of their early days in the culinary world. Kim Do-yoon revealed, "I started working in the kitchen at the age of 18, earning 500 won per hour," which surprised many. Park Hyo-nam also shared his past, earning 30,000 won a month at the same age, highlighting the generational differences.
Yoon Nam-no, who earned about 150,000 won during his internship, paid tribute to the hardships recounted by his seniors, while the eldest, Hu Deok-juk, described the early cooking environment using wooden workbenches and charcoal fires, creating a solemn atmosphere.
The chefs' travel philosophies, revealed ahead of their journey, also intrigued viewers. Park Hyo-nam defined travel as freedom, emphasizing his commitment to a thoroughly unplanned style.
Park Hyo-nam shared anecdotes of spontaneously traveling to the UK for a 1-night, 2-day trip to watch soccer player Son Heung-min's match, and cycling to watch Gangwon FC games, showcasing his dynamic hobbies. In contrast, Hu Deok-juk, who hadn't enjoyed leisure time due to a busy schedule over the past five years, dreamed of simple happiness by exploring restaurants and markets with his family.
Exploration of ingredients and gastronomy was also a key focus. Kim Do-yoon, who lived in Taiwan for a year, stated, "I prefer exploratory trips that involve discovering local specialty ingredients rather than simple sightseeing."
Yoon Nam-no expressed, "The sole purpose of travel is gastronomy," prioritizing verified restaurants over famous tourist spots, showcasing his gourmet side.
This content, capturing the genuine life trajectories and new challenges of chefs spanning generations, is set to premiere on April 4, showcasing their journey in Taiwan.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr