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On October 9, 2024, tvN's variety program You Quiz on the Block announced the upcoming appearance of Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee from Culinary Class Wars. The news was shared on the program's official social media account. The post included stills from the episode, accompanied by a caption that read,
"Experience the fun of real-time filming at You Quiz! Edward Lee and Napoli Matfia will be featured on You Quiz on 10/16 [Wednesday]."
The episode featuring the two chefs will air on tvN on October 16, 2024, at 8:45 PM KST. It will also be available to watch on the OTT video streaming platform, TVING.
Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee to appear in tvN's You Quiz on the Block after Culinary Class Wars success
In recently released photos on the official Instagram page of You Quiz on the Block, Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee are seen smiling alongside hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho. According to Korean media outlet Star News, the production team quickly selected these guests after discovering that Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee ranked first and second in Culinary Class Wars respectively.
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Both chefs have gained significant attention as contestants on Netflix's popular cooking competition series, Culinary Class Wars. The show premiered on September 17, 2024. It featured 100 elite chefs divided into two groups: 'White Spoons' for celebrity chefs and 'Black Spoons' for non-celebrity chefs. All contestants competed for a grand prize of 300 million KRW.
Napoli Matfia participated as a Black Spoon chef. He triumphed over the other strong competitors to win the prize money. As an Italian chef running a pasta bar, he showcased outstanding culinary skills. He impressed judges Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae with his confidence and passion.
Edward Lee, a Korean-American culinary expert, was a White Spoon chef. He won the renowned show Iron Chef America in 2010. Lee has been nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award multiple times. Last year, he was invited to cook for the Korean-US State Dinner at the White House.
He finished second in Culinary Class Wars, demonstrating his extensive experience. His creative dishes combined Korean and Western cuisines, impressing the judges.
Viewers are excited to hear stories from Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee, the stars of Culinary Class Wars, on tvN's talk show You Quiz on the Block.
Culinary Class Wars has achieved remarkable success since its release. It ranked first in Netflix's Global TOP 10 TV (non-English) category for two consecutive weeks. From September 23 to September 29, the show garnered 4.9 million viewers. It reached the top spot in 28 countries, including Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
The synopsis of You Quiz on the Block describes it as a variety show featuring hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho, who delve into the everyday lives of ordinary people. The program combines casual conversations with surprise quizzes, highlighting the experiences of its participants. The aim is to offer them a refreshing and memorable day.
You Quiz on the Block airs on tvN every Wednesday at 8:40 PM KST.
