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Documentary

The Korean Chef

Synopsis

Six owner-chefs stand at the forefront of Korea’s fine dining scene. Beyond the refined plates and polished dining rooms lies a kitchen where precision is absolute: one second, one millimeter, or one-tenth of a gram can determine success or failure. As artists and entrepreneurs, these chefs face relentless pressure, making critical decisions each day to keep their restaurants, and themselves, alive. This series follows them up close, capturing the quiet intensity and hard choices behind the pursuit of perfection.

Genre

Documentary, Culinary

Premiere

February 12, 2026

Special

Episodes

2 Ep x 60 Min

Cast

Shin Ha-Kyun (Narration), Kang Min-Goo (Mingles), Lim Ki-Hak (L’Espoir), Park Jung-Hyun & Park Jeong-Eun (Atomix), Shin Chang-Ho (Joo Ok), Lee Ha-Sung (Oyatte), Lee Yong-Woo (Harris), Choi Jung-Yoon, Lee Ki-Hyun, Kim Bum-Soo, Kim Hae-Jun, Bae Dong-Ryul

Keywords

#fine_dining #owner_chefs #culinary_world #culinary_art #gastronomy #restaurant_life #restaurant_business #pursuit_of_perfection #culinary_perfection #behind_the_scenes #speciality_cuisine #food_documentary #chef_stories #high_pressure

Original Language

Korean

Audio

Korean

Subtitles

Korean

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