Lee Chan-won has finally achieved '10 Chan-won' on 'Pyeon Restaurant.' From his first winning dish to the latest Kkae Poktan Sundae Jeongol, he has now lifted the trophy for a total of 10 dishes.
On August 13, KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pyeon Restaurant' featured a menu competition themed around 'snacks.' Lee Chan-won showcased Kkae Poktan Sundae Jeongol, made with meat sundae, perilla leaves, and perilla powder, securing his tenth victory. He expressed his ambition, stating, "I will aim for 20 Chan-won and 30 Chan-won records on 'Pyeon Restaurant.'"
Lee Chan-won's winning streak began in 2022.
The first victory came with 'Jintto Galbi,' which aired on May 20, 2022. Inspired by the spicy braised ribs from his hometown Daegu, the dish combined pork ribs with a spicy seasoning and corn mayo, leading to his first win.
The day after the broadcast, it was commercialized as 'Jintto Baegi Mapssak Galbi Triangle Kimbap' at GS25, selling over 500,000 units within four days, setting a record for the fastest sales of 500,000 units for a single item at GS25.
His second winning dish, 'Spicy Cheonggukjang,' aired on September 2, 2022. This dish added diced radish and dried radish to the traditional Cheonggukjang, enhancing its flavor. It was later released as 'Chan Tto Baegi Doenjang Sullabap' at GS25.
Just three weeks later, on September 23, he won again with 'Garlic Butter Jajang Rice.' Inspired by his close friend Hwang Yoon-seong, who was about to enlist, this dish featured garlic and butter-infused jajang rice in a triangle kimbap form. It was also released as 'Jintto Baegi Garlic Egg Fried Jajang Rice' in convenience stores and as a meal kit online.
His fourth win came on December 23, 2022, with 'Ssamjang Chicken Stir-fry,' utilizing Korean-style fermented soybean paste. This dish was later commercialized as 'Jintto Baegi Ssamjang Dakgalbi' meal kit and 'Corn Cheese Ssamjang Dakgalbi' lunch box.
On April 21, 2023, he won for the fifth time with 'Triple Crown Cheese Burger & Salad,' which featured cheddar, mozzarella, and a homemade cheese sauce, along with tteokgalbi. This marked the first time a burger and salad set was released as a winning product on 'Pyeon Restaurant.'
On July 7, 2023, he achieved his sixth victory with 'Spicy Chicken Braised Bibimbap,' which combined braised chicken with scrambled eggs and mayonnaise. This dish was also released as a triangle kimbap and as 'Chan Tto Cheese Spicy Chicken Braised Fried Rice.'
After a year-long wait, he won again on September 27, 2024, with 'Spicy Potato Soup Ramen,' which translated the spicy flavor of potato soup into a ramen dish. This was later commercialized as a convenience store meal and meal kit.
His eighth win came on May 2, 2025, with 'Dogani Yukgaejang,' a soup dish made with beef tripe and spicy beef soup. It was later produced as a frozen meal called 'Chan Tto Baegi Dogani Yukgaejang' by Our Home.
On October 24, 2025, he won for the ninth time with 'Great Pork Cutlet,' a large pork cutlet weighing 250 grams, served with a sauce he created. This dish was later released as 'Chan Tto Baegi Great King Pork Cutlet.'
Finally, on August 13, 2026, he secured his tenth win with 'Kkae Poktan Sundae Jeongol,' a hot pot dish made with meat sundae, perilla leaves, and perilla powder. Our Home has since launched a single-serving meal called 'Chan Tto Baegi Meat-filled Sundae Jeongol,' which is available online and in some restaurants and catering menus.
In summary, Lee Chan-won's winning record includes four victories in 2022, two in 2023, one in 2024, two in 2025, and one in 2026. Starting with 'Jintto Galbi,' his menu has expanded to include rice, stews, burgers, ramen, yukgaejang, pork cutlet, and hot pot dishes.
Having reached ten victories, Lee Chan-won is now set to pursue his self-declared goals of '20 Chan-won' and '30 Chan-won.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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