Chef Choi Kang-rok Returns with 'Food Enthusiast' on TEO YouTube Channel

Chef Choi Kang-rok, who won 300 million KRW on Netflix's 'Black and White Chef 2', is making a comeback on the TEO web variety show 'Food Enthusiast'.

Available on the TEO YouTube channel, 'Food Enthusiast' (directed by Chae Song-yi) follows Chef Choi as he dives deep into Japanese ingredients with a passion akin to a true 'enthusiast'. Known for his quirky and unique perspective, Chef Choi, the winner of 'Black and White Chef' Season 2, explores a variety of ingredients from katsuobushi to sweet potato soju and sardines, capturing the attention of viewers.

The first three episodes have surpassed 1 million views each, with the highest single video reaching 2.85 million views, proving its popularity. Notably, chefs Kang Leo and Jung Ho-young, who share a special chemistry with Chef Choi, have left comments, drawing even more attention from fans.

The show has received enthusiastic responses from viewers, with comments such as "The genre is Choi Kang-rok", "This is the most exciting content he's done", "Harmless fun", "A deep-seated charm", and "Perfect for a calm meal companion". Anticipation for the next journey is high.

According to the production team, starting from the fourth episode, which airs on Thursday, February 19 at 6 PM, the show will explore new territories in Kyoto and Kobe, Japan. Following the taste exploration in Kagoshima, the southernmost part of Japan's mainland, the journey continues in Kyoto and Kobe. Viewers are eager to see what ingredients and stories will unfold.

The newly released poster features Chef Choi standing against the backdrop of Kyoto and Kobe, surrounded by colorful and whimsical images of ingredients, promising a vibrant culinary exploration. Expectations for the upcoming journey are higher than ever.

'Food Enthusiast' Episode 4 will be available on the TEO YouTube channel on February 19 at 6 PM.

By Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr