PHOTOS: 'Culinary Class Wars' contenders meet press ahead of finale
By Kim Dong-wooPosted : October 7, 2024, 17:36Updated : October 7, 2024, 17:36
SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - The top eight contestants and producers of Netflix's hit show “Culinary Class Wars” held a news conference in Seoul on Monday, one day before the final round airs.
The show, which pits 80 unknown chefs against 20 celebrity chefs in a culinary competition, has been the most-watched non-English series on the platform for two weeks since its release on Sept. 17.
Judged by restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Michelin-starred chef Ahn Sung-jae, the series will crown its winner on Tuesday.
(From left) Edward Lee, Triple Star, Jung Ji-sun, Cooking Maniac, director Kim Hak-min, director Kim Eun-ji, Jang Ho-joon, Auntie Omakase #1, Choi Hyun-seok, and Napoli Matfia pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
White Spoon team members (from left) Choi Hyun-seok, Jung Ji-sun, Jang Ho-joon, and Edward Lee pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Black Spoon team members (from left) Triple Star, Cooking Maniac, Auntie Omakase #1, and Napoli Matfia pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Black Spoon team members Triple Star (left) and Cooking Maniac pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Director Kim Hak-min (right) speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024.
The "Culinary Class Wars" press conference takes place in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Chef Jung Ji-sun speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Chef Choi Hyun-seok speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Chef Edward Lee speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Chef Jang Ho-joon speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Napoli Matfia speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
Auntie Omakase #1 speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
The "Culinary Class Wars" press conference takes place in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo