Controversy Surrounds 'Black and White Chef 2' Contestant's Convenience Store Meals
Following the controversy surrounding Chef Lim Sung-geun's criminal record, another contestant from 'Black and White Chef 2' is under scrutiny. Yoon Joo-mo, known for his appearance on the Netflix cooking competition where he finished in fifth place, is facing backlash over the quality of his collaboration convenience store meals.
Recent posts on online communities have criticized Yoon Joo-mo's convenience store offerings, with titles like 'Poor Reviews for Yoon Joo-mo's Rice Bowl Products' and 'Current Status of Black and White Chef Yoon Joo-mo's Convenience Store Meals'.
The posts review Yoon Joo-mo's 'Chili Pepper Pork Rice Bowl' and 'Aged Kimchi Tuna Rice Bowl', products made in collaboration with a major corporation. Despite high expectations due to his performance on the show, many consumers have expressed disappointment over the portion size and quality of the meals bearing his name and image.
Controversy Surrounds 'Black and White Chef 2' Contestant's Convenience Store Meals
In response, Yoon Joo-mo took to social media to address the criticism. He shared a photo of the meal plated attractively and explained, "A single unappetizing photo has spread online, leading to misunderstandings about the portion size and quality." He added, "We used high-quality domestic ingredients and made the sauce with beef broth and anchovy-kelp soy sauce to surpass the processed taste of existing cup rice." He also stated, "I will continue to incorporate feedback from those who try the meals."
Controversy Surrounds 'Black and White Chef 2' Contestant's Convenience Store Meals
However, many argue that plating the meal attractively does not address the core issues of portion size and quality. Comments on social media include, "The explanation seems inadequate," and "It's not just disappointing, it's 'Joo-mo' level disappointing." Some who have tried the meals noted, "The portion and taste were honestly lacking," though there were positive remarks such as, "There was more meat than expected," "The preparation process was simple," and "There was a high proportion of aged kimchi."
