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Netflix Korea's Culinary Class Wars recently aired episodes 7 to 10, bringing fans deeper into the intense competition with the highly anticipated 'Restaurant Mission.' The popular food-themed series has captivated audiences worldwide, climbing to the top of the non-English series charts.
In this latest challenge in Culinary Class Wars, contestants faced their toughest task yet—running a restaurant as a team. The remaining 15 chefs, regardless of their previous "Black" or "White" team status, were divided into new groups and given the responsibility of operating their restaurant for 20 prominent 'Mukbang content creators'.
For those unfamiliar, 'mukbang' is a popular genre, particularly in South Korea, where individuals livestream themselves consuming large quantities of food while interacting with their audience.
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The guest list featured well-known mukbang creators like Heebab, former White Spoon chef Andre Rush, Enjoy Couple, Soyoung, and more who were each given a budget of one million KRW to spend during a 2.5-hour dining window.
All 20 mukbang creators featured in the 'Restaurant Mission' on Netflix's Culinary Class Wars
In this challenge on the Culinary Class Wars, the high pressure from the prominent content creators pushed the chefs to their limits as they fought to secure their place in the final eight.
Here is all you need to know about all mukbang content creators that appeared on Netflix's Culinary Class Wars:
1) Kim Dong-eun
Instagram- pilates_space
As a personal trainer and Pilates instructor in Korea, she gained fame for her unique style of eating large amounts of food slowly and elegantly while maintaining a fit physique. She has her own Pilates studio, Poret Pilates.
2) Kwon Sang-hyuk
Instagram- @sanghyukkwon
In 2018, Sang-hyuk began broadcasting as "BJ Hyuk" on Afreeca TV, later joining YouTube in 2019. Known for mukbang content, he also explores food challenges and real sound videos. His fit physique has led to modelling opportunities.
3) Kim Mik-yung (Haetnim)
Instagram- @cnstka486
This guest on the Culinary Class Wars made her debut on Afreeca TV on December 7, 2015, and by May 6, 2020, her YouTube channel reached 1 million subscribers. After ending her Afreeca TV broadcasts on September 4, 2018, she has focused solely on YouTube. Known for her large food portions.
4) Han Joo-ho (Juho Da)
Instagram- @mmars_20
This guest in the Culinary Class Wars is the CEO of Café Awesome Mountain and a former flight attendant who has been active as a YouTube creator since 2022. His content primarily focuses on vlogs, mukbang, and travel, with over half of his videos dedicated to mukbang.
5) Jeon Myeong-ho (Akihiro Matsuda)
Instagram- @matsuda___official
He is a Japanese YouTuber and serves as the main actor in all videos for the channel People Living in Osaka TV. He appeared in Culinary Class Wars as one of the customers.
6) Lim Aram (AmiAmi)
Instagram- @amiami_s2
She is a Korean mukbang YouTuber and Afreeca TV BJ known for her distinct Gyeongsang-do dialect. A self-proclaimed foodie, she delights in indulging in delicious dishes and excels at providing honest reviews.
7&8) Son Min-su , Im Rara (Enjoy Couple)
Instagram- @enjoycouple
Enjoy Couple consists of two individuals who teamed up to create mukbang broadcasts. They also made an appearance as a couple in Culinary Class Wars.
9) Kim Ho-kyung (Tei)
Instagram- @kim_hokyoung
He is a Korean singer, musical actor, theatre performer, radio DJ, and content creator. This talented artist, known for his striking looks, has also made two appearances on The King of Mask Singer.
10) Park Min-jung (Manli Manli)
Instagram- @manlipig
She is a Korean female YouTuber and mukbang creator known for her unique content. A friend gave her the nickname "Manli Camouflage," which reflects the length of her camouflage, leading her to name her channel after it.
11) Andre Rush
Instagram- @realchefrush
Andre Rush is an American celebrity chef, broadcaster, and entrepreneur. He participated in Culinary Class Wars as a White Spoon Chef but was eliminated early in the competition. In addition to his culinary career, he is passionate about bodybuilding.
12) Kim Hong-kyung (Hong Sound)
Instagram- @hong_sound
He is a mukbang YouTuber from Korea known for his realistic sound mukbang videos, which showcase the sounds of eating. In addition to these, he also creates daily vlogs.
13) Oh Myung-yun (Bandit TV Rice Bowl)
Instagram- @babgubnam
He is a mukbang YouTuber who focuses on cooking with a bandit theme, primarily featuring meat and alcoholic beverages. While he used to drink heavily throughout the day, he has recently started substituting daytime alcohol with bottled water.
14) Choi Yun-ho (Yuno)
Instagram- @u.n.o_o
This guest on the Culinary Class Wars broadcasts primarily revolves around mukbang, with a particular emphasis on gluttonous eating.
15) Park Joon-gun (MeatCreator)
Instagram- @meat.creator
His videos typically feature mukbang-style eating while showcasing different meats. With a decade of experience as a butcher before launching his YouTube career, he provides accessible insights into meat restaurants.
16) Black and White Review
Instagram- @blackwhite.review
This product review channel, operated by "Black Pig" and "White Pig," focuses on reviewing newly launched food products, fast food, and kitchenware. Each video starts with a detailed introduction of the product, often closely following the company's description.
17) Ahn So-young (Soyoung Han)
Instagram- @ssoyoung_mukbang
Ssoyoung, a South Korean actor, singer, and YouTuber, began her career as a content creator in January 2019. She is now active on both TikTok and YouTube. Known for her unique focus on seafood, Ssoyoung's food content showcases rare and unusual dishes that are hard to find, captivating viewers from around the world.
18) Lee Guk-joo
Instagram- @gookju
This customer in Culinary Class Wars is a South Korean comedian and broadcaster, he made his debut in 2006 through MBC's 15th open recruitment. Known for his self-deprecating humour and physical comedy, her style often involves face gags and jokes used by earlier comedians.
18) Joo Min-kyung
Instagram- @jo2mk
Not much is known about him, but this guest on Culinary Class Wars is widely recognized as a South Korean arm wrestling representative. His presence on the show brought a unique twist, showcasing his strength in a different setting.
20) Jwa Hee-jae (Hee-Bab)
Instagram- @hee__bab
She is an internet broadcaster known for mukbang content, actively working on both Afreeca TV and YouTube. Het main content includes mass mukbang, challenge mukbang, and random food defence.
In the end, eight chefs moved forward to the next round, each vying for the title in the intense final stages of Culinary Class Wars. With only a few episodes left, the tension is high, and fans eagerly await the crowning of the ultimate culinary champion.
