Recently, a cooking survival entertainment show called "Black and White Chefs" is airing on Netflix.
It's a fresh concept where 100 chefs compete, divided into black and white spoons.
Although they call them "black spoons," many are already running famous restaurants, which made me even more curious. I found the list and am sharing it.
It seems like a good place to check out when you visit Korea.
<Judges>
1. Sungjae An - Mo Su / Head Chef of the only Michelin 3-star restaurant in Korea (scheduled to reopen in November)
2. Jongwon Baek - CEO of The Bon Korea / Hong Kong Banjeom 0410, Saemaeul Restaurant, Hanshin Po차, Baskin Robbins, etc.
[White Spoon]
1. Kangrok Choi - Neo Restaurant in Songpa-gu
2. Jisun Jeong - Tien Mimi Gangnam Branch
3. Jihyung Choi - Libookbang in Mapo-gu
4. Joseph Rizwood - Avit in Sinsa-dong
5. Doyoon Kim - Yun Seoul in Gangnam-gu
6. Kyungrae Yeo - Hongbo Gak in Yeoksam-dong
7. Hyunseok Choi - Choi Dot, Central Reducer, Dahlia Dining in Cheongdam-dong
8. Junwoo Park - Cafe Petit Verre in Jongno-gu
9. Sedeok Oh - Jeju Intimacy, Oh Panfire
10. Hojun Jang - CEO of Negi Company (Negi Live, Negi Skiyak, Negi Dining Lounge, etc.) and Main Chef
11. Jeongseok Nam - Localit in Seongdong-gu, Green Ball in Gangneung
12. Fabri - Fabriki Kitchen near Yongsan Station
13. Seungmin Kim - Morinoaruyo in Aewol
14. Gisoo Bang - Head Chef of Signel Seoul Bicena
15. Kyung Longest - Runs the Kyung Longest YouTube channel (2.2 million subscribers) / Winner of Restaurant Express
16. Yoo Sung An - Ga Mae Il Sik in Gwangju / 16th Korean Culinary Master.
"How Many Rice Grains?" star.
17. Youngsuk Lee - Byeo Na Kyung Mushroom Farm in Buyeo / Winner of Hansik Daejeop
18. Eunju Jo - Touch the Sky on the 58th floor of the 63 Building
19. Jinseon Hwang - Jinjin in Seogyo-dong
20. Edward Lee: Runs 610 Magnolia, a modern Korean steakhouse in Louisville, USA / Winner of Iron Chef in 2010.
<Black Spoon>
* GoPro, Wolclecifi, Jungukman, North Korean Chef, Ratatouille, Dirty Korean, Tiger Po차, Spanish Model, Osaka Korean Food Teacher, Binggrae, Thai Select, Health Kitchen, and a 25-year Air Force chef were not found.
1. Ten Million Baekban - Eomma Bap Sang in Chilgok
2. Cooking Doll - Dopin Ok Soo, Dopin Sindang, Dopin Seoul (opening soon)
3. Hidden Genius - Ponobouno in Apgujeong
4. Imokace #1 - Joyful Drinking Place in Dobong-gu, Andong Jib in Gyeongdong Market
5. Napoli Mafia - Via Toledo Pasta Bar in Yongsan-gu (200m from Namyoung's)
6. Business Genius Josajang - Bo Seok in Euljiro
7. Triple Star - Tree D in Cheongdam-dong
8. Man Crush - Jogwang 201,101 in Songpa-gu
9. Gan Gui - Edamame in Namyeong-dong
10. Young Hen - Namyeong Yak in Namyeong-dong
11. Yakitori King - Yakitori Mook in Yeonnam-dong
12. Fire Man - Bistro Spark (closed)
13. Bibimbap King Yubi bim : Jeonju Bibimsoori in Deokjin-gu
14. Celebrity Chef: Buto in Hannam-dong
15. Iron Bag Chef - Doryang in Jongno-gu
16. Meat Gangster - Gunmong in Hannam-dong
17. One Two Three - Bonyeon in Nonhyeon-dong
18. Seungwoo Dad - Runs the Seungwoo Dad YouTube channel (1.38 million subscribers) / Kitchen Myar (closed)
19. School Lunch Expert - Former lunch cook at Habuk Elementary School (recently retired)
20. Kitchen Gangster - Namyoung in Yongsan (200m from Napoli Mafia)
21. Chinese Goddess - Black Ship Restaurant, Grand Majestic Sichuan sous chef in Hong Kong.
22. Domestic Pasta - Currently unaffiliated. Senior Sous chef at 'July' in Seoraemaeul Fine Dining until August.
23. Gummy 형 - Operating YouTube Champ (456,000 subscribers), TikTok (985,000)
24. South Pole Chef - An-yang Namgeuk's Sundaeguk (estimated to be closed)
25. Side Dish Chef - Mama Market in Seongdong-gu
26. Good at My Main Job - Mookjeong Seoul (opening soon)
27. Alley Restaurant No. 1 - Gaya Gaya Idae Branch. Formerly 'Ida Ramen'
28. Speed Chef - Sushi Nonde, Snack Bar Nonde, Tuna Nonde chef (located in Jongro, Seongsu, and Gwangjin-gu respectively)
29. New York Janggeumi - Operating Juliet Catering (also offers cooking classes)
30. The Returned Boy - Operating wine bar 'Ainet' in Sinsadong.
31. Recipe Bank - Operating Simbooul and Simsuje stores.
32. Melbourne Best - Operating Gangnam cafe 'Shand'.
33. Kitchen Corner Dining - Operating 'Social Dining Fidelio' in Mangwon-dong.
34. Bongjubu - Operating Sinsadong wine bar 'Blegre' and 'Lounge by Blegre'.
35. Buffet Shop Second Daughter - Operating 'Garlic House' in Mapo-gu / TMI but has ornithophobia (appeared on Korea Chicken Contest)
36. Secret Course - Owner chef of Logi in Hannam-dong.
37. Cooking Cellist (Hye Seung Lee) - Currently doesn't seem to be operating a restaurant / Appeared on MasterChef Korea.
38. Jam Bong Boerman - Operating 'Salt House' in Seoul (Anguk, Mangwon, Seongsu)
39. Jeju Crab Chef - Operating Jeju guesthouse 'Unni's Country House' (transforms into a pub at night).
40. Chick Chick - Operating Itaewon burger joint 'Jack Jack'.
41. Super Peanut - B3713 in Cheongdam (currently closed)
42. Ansan Baek Jong Won - CEO of 열정 Corporation (Bbssikdang, Obogdang, Casa De Taco, Sogood, Bokku, Pinkalsso)
43. Silver Spoon - Operating YouTube Silver Spoon channel (477,000 subscribers)
44. Japanese Master - Operating 'Nakajima Goemon' in Yeongdeungpo-gu.
45. Baking Chef - Owner chef of 'Aoitori' in Hongdae.
46. Blue House Chef - Owner chef of 'Meat Culture' in Gangneung.
47. Chicken President - Founder of '101chickenusa' in New Jersey, USA (winner of Korea Chicken Contest)
48. Camping Man - CEO of Rope Company (YouTube Camping Man (642,000 subscribers), Mimi Ok, Burger Boy)
49. Cooking Teller - Chef at Wildflower in Bangbae-dong.
50. Chicken Man - Operating Atari near Seongsu Station, Coach Yongsan Honba, and Yeongdeungpo Coach.
51. Evaluation Reduction - Operating Fog in Mapo (Hannam-dong branch closed)
52. Full Meal Chef - Creative Director of 'Iyayi and Friends' in Sinsadong.
53. Korean Cuisine Elder - 'The Dadasum' in Mapo-gu (currently closed)
54. Golden Maknae - Recently finished an internship at a school restaurant (Institut Lyfe student)
55. Hupoori Villager - Jade & Water in Seongdong-gu.
56. B-Grade Chef - Operating 'Neumeunbom' in Jeju Gujwa.
57. 4.8.100 - Operating Gochujang Jjigae, Yangmun, Cheonhajeil Sottguk, Nuts Beer, Bulkkun, Whituru, Bangasil, Daeyeop.
58. Korean Taco King - Operating Molino Project (El Molina in Seongsu, La Kaye in Sindang Central Market, Escondidio in Hannam).
59. Poker Face - Head chef at Cori in Gangnam.
60. French Doll - Chef at Shab Seoul in Nonhyeon.
61. Happy Birthday - Owner chef of 'The Sio't in Euljiro 3-ga.
62. Golden Shovel - Chef at 'Jangwa' bistro in Yangsan.
63. KO Ramen King - Formerly operated Sushi Hae Hwa in Yeonnam-dong.
64. 30 Billion Side Dish CEO - CEO of 'Dosi Gotgan' in Gwangjin-gu.
65. 5 Billion Sushi King - Operating 'Today's Sushi' with four branches in Suwon (Gwanggyo, Dongtan).
66. Canadian Uncle - Former sous chef at 'Momofuku' restaurant in New York.
