Netflix's 'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War 2' Teases New Twists Amidst Controversy

Netflix's reality show 'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War 2' is set to return with a lineup of top-tier chefs and two mysterious new contestants. Amidst ongoing controversies surrounding judge Baek Jong-won, the direction of the second season is highly anticipated.

'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War 2' features a fierce culinary battle between 'Black Spoon' chefs, who aim to overturn the culinary hierarchy with their skills, and 'White Spoon' chefs, Korea's top star chefs. The show has released a new poster and main trailer, heightening excitement for the upcoming season.

The newly released 'White Spoon' poster, featuring a Ferris wheel-like structure filled with ingredients, hints at the grand scale of the culinary class war. The passion of the 'White Spoon' chefs, including Michelin 2-star chef Lee Jun, Michelin 1-star chefs Son Jong-won, temple cuisine master Sunjae Monk, and other renowned chefs, is palpable.

The main trailer showcases the 'Black Spoon' chefs, ready to challenge the culinary status quo. With bold claims like "I can compete globally" and "I've worked at the world's top restaurants," these chefs promise an intense competition. The show's signature blind tasting will add drama to the culinary battles.

This season introduces new rules, with a teaser hinting at two mysterious contestants saying, "It's me, I'm back for another challenge," sparking curiosity.

'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War' made history as the first Korean variety show to top Netflix's global non-English TV category for three consecutive weeks. It also ranked first in Gallup Korea's 'Favorite Programs' survey in September 2024, creating a global sensation.

However, the show faces challenges with judge Baek Jong-won embroiled in controversies, including violations of food labeling and hygiene laws. His recent criticism of meals at the Antarctic Sejong Station on MBC's 'Chef of Antarctica' has also stirred debate.

The intense culinary showdown of 'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War 2' will premiere exclusively on Netflix on the 16th, captivating audiences worldwide.

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr