MBN's 'The Great Bake' Unveils Impressive Lineup of 72 Contestants Ahead of Premiere

Just two days before its highly anticipated premiere, MBN's K-Bakery survival show 'The Great Bake' has revealed the full lineup of 72 contestants, showcasing their impressive chef uniforms.

Set to premiere on February 1st at 9:40 PM, 'The Great Bake' is the first-ever K-Bakery survival show aiming to select the world's best pastry chef, riding the wave of the 'K-Bread' trend. This grand global baking competition brings together 72 bakers and pastry chefs from around the world, including renowned masters from Korea, world-class patissiers, and innovative bakers with unique recipes. The show promises to showcase the power of 'K-Bread' that will surprise the world in the first half of 2026.

On January 30th, 'The Great Bake' unveiled the full list of 72 confident contestants dressed in white chef uniforms, heightening interest in the first-ever K-Bakery survival show. The contestants, including world competition participants, popular bakery influencers, patissiers, overseas-trained chefs, and rising stars, are set to captivate baking enthusiasts with their unique nicknames and impressive skills.

Among the contestants, 'Croissant Master' Kim Ji-ho from the 'Bakery Pilgrimage Hotspot' and 'Parisian Chef' Jung Min, a sous chef at 'Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse Paris,' stand out. 'Super DNA' Seo Yong-seok, brother of France's top patissier Seo Yong-sang, and 'Jeju Blue Ribbon Holder' Kim Si-yeop, who achieved nine Blue Ribbons in Jeju, also showcase their prowess. The diverse lineup of world competition participants, patissiers, overseas-trained chefs, and rising stars promises an exciting showcase of talent.

'The Great Bake' introduces an advanced AI chatbot, allowing real-time interaction with the 72 contestants. By clicking on each contestant's profile, viewers can engage in conversations and ask questions. Notable contestants include Seoul National University graduate Lee Hye-seong, who recently ended a three-year public relationship with Jeon Hyun-moo, 'Garlic Goddess of Gwangjang Market' Kim Eun-hee, 'Heart Maker' Na Su-ji, 'Fine Dining Baker' Yoon Hwa-young, 'Mill Baker' Jung Nam-mi, and 'Crazy Patissier' Hwang Ji-oh.

Furthermore, 'The Great Bake' has secured distribution on major domestic OTT platforms such as Netflix, TVING, Wavve, and Coupang Play. It will also be available on global OTT platforms like Rakuten Viki, Viu, and Taiwan's leading platform friDay Video. Additionally, it will be released on KOCOWA, targeting North America and Europe, and Japan's largest OTT platform ABEMA, reaching over 180 countries worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan.

'The Great Bake' premieres on February 1st at 9:40 PM.