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January 15, 2024
Culinary Class Wars Season 2: Bigger Battles, Bolder Chefs, and Global Appetite

Culinary Class Wars Season 2: Bigger Battles, Bolder Chefs, and Global Appetite

Daebak Interns

Netflix’s runaway hit Culinary Class Wars. The Korean cooking competition that pits the best “White Spoon” culinary masters against rising “Black Spoon” contenders, is back for Season 2 with even more intensity, drama, and mouthwatering dishes.

Release Date: December 16, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Format: Episodic cooking battles combining survival reality TV with high culinary craft.

What Makes Season 2 Even Hotter?

Season 2 promises heightened stakes and a fiercer competitive atmosphere compared to the first season. In the new installment:

A larger roster of chefs, including 100 competitors (80 Black Spoons, 18 White Spoons, and 2 hidden White Spoons).
New rules and twists teased in the official trailer bring fresh challenges to both elite and underdog chefs.
Returning competitors and mystery masked chefs add a narrative of second chances and redemption.

The White Spoon Lineup: Elite Talent on Display

Season 2’s White Spoon class features a dazzling group of culinary luminaries:

  • Lee Jun – Two-Michelin-star chef from Soigné.
  • Son Jong-won – Michelin identity with two starred restaurants, frequent TV personality.
  • Venerable Sunjae – Korea’s first master of Buddhist temple cuisine.
  • Hou Deok-juk – Chinese cuisine powerhouse.
  • Park Hyo-nam – Veteran French cuisine master.
  • Jung Ho-young, Sam Kim, Raymon Kim – Familiar faces from food media and variety shows.
  • Plus Song Hoon, Im Seong-geun, and other acclaimed chefs from South Korea’s competitive food scene.

Fans of Culinary Class Wars love seeing this blend of Michelin artistry and TV chef stars, since it pushes the standards of what a cooking competition can be.

The Black Spoon Underdogs: Hidden Talents Rising

The Black Spoons are the soul of the show, gifted chefs often overlooked by mainstream media and restaurant accolades. Season 2 stays true to Culinary Class Wars’ format by introducing them only by aliases.

This anonymity heightens the mystique, celebrates humble talent, and electrifies viewers rooting for the underdog. Expect striking stories and innovative dishes that defy expectations.

Chef Judges & The Big Controversy

Two legendary judges are at the helm:

  • Paik Jong-won — Renowned restaurateur and TV personality (though currently under public scrutiny due to controversies around his brands and business practices).
  • Ahn Sung-jae — Michelin-three-star chef celebrated for refined tastes and precision.

The ongoing Paik Jong-won controversy involving quality control and legal concerns adds a layer of viewer curiosity about how the show will handle its public image as it unfolds.

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