Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Smash hit Korean reality show “Culinary Class Wars” has been renewed for a second season by Netflix.
The show pits a total of 100 renowned chefs and undiscovered cooking talents against each other in a culinary battle for the ultimate taste.
Mounted on a large scale and running to 12 episodes, the contest at times resembles a sports event. The show is judged by the esteemed restaurateur Paik Jong-won and chef Anh Sung-jae, of Mosu Seoul, the country’s only Michelin three-star restaurant.
Producers Kim Hak-min and Kim Eun-ji, along with writer Mo Eun-sol from Studio Slam will return for the second season. Launched only a month ago, the show has proved an instant hit in Korea and abroad.
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