Inside the Culinary World of 'Black and White Chef 2' Stars: Yoon Na-ra and Lee Moon-jung

On the upcoming episode of MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night', airing on the 7th, viewers will get an exclusive look into the lives of 'Black and White Chef 2' stars, Yoon Na-ra, known as 'Brewing Master Yoon', and Lee Moon-jung, the 'Chinese Cuisine Witch'. These culinary experts will share behind-the-scenes stories, showcase their cooking skills, and reveal personal anecdotes.

The 15th episode promises to be a treat as Yoon Na-ra and Lee Moon-jung, who have played a significant role in globalizing K-food, present their exquisite dishes. The excitement is palpable among the three hosts, with Kim Joo-ha humorously transforming into 'Joo-ha Cat', eagerly watching the chefs at work and even forgetting her hosting duties in a moment of culinary delight.

Yoon Na-ra opens up about overcoming postpartum depression through her participation in 'Black and White Chef 2'. She shares, "I submitted my application 70 days after giving birth and started filming 150 days later." She reveals her fears of not being able to work post-childbirth and her determination to prove herself. Interestingly, Yoon Na-ra, who graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts with a degree in film, unexpectedly found her calling in brewing traditional Korean liquor, aiming to become a 'global brewing master'.

Lee Moon-jung, who received praise from BTS's RM on social media, expresses her disbelief at being acknowledged by a global star. She reflects on how her life has changed since appearing on 'Black and White Chef 2'.

A veteran with 25 years in hotel Chinese cuisine, Lee Moon-jung shares her poignant story of leaving the kitchen to care for her child after experiencing a miscarriage. She emphasizes the importance of resilience in the kitchen but acknowledges the challenge of accepting her role as a mother. This experience inspired her to establish a foundation for women who have taken career breaks.

In a lighter moment, Kim Joo-ha humorously questions Lee Moon-jung about her high school boyfriend, now her husband, asking, "Why didn't you break up like others?" This leads to laughter on set, especially when Kim follows up with, "Do you have any regrets?" prompting co-host Moon Se-yoon to jokingly question if Kim had received a separate script.

Meanwhile, Yoon Na-ra addresses recent controversy over her convenience store lunchbox product, which faced criticism for its lack of ingredients. She responded on social media, "It seems there was a misunderstanding due to poorly taken photos. Please try it and provide feedback, and I'll make improvements." Yoon Na-ra also revealed that she closed her restaurant and moved to the United States after 'Black and White Chef 2'.

Reported by Tae Yuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr