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On October 14, 2024, Harper's BAZAAR Korea released an online feature showcasing renowned celebrity chef Ahn Sung-jae, and fans couldn’t contain their excitement. The pictorial, featuring Ahn in sleek black and white attire, quickly drew attention online, with many comparing his sharp, sophisticated look to that of popular South Korean actor Gong Yoo.
Some fans even commented that Ahn exuded a "villain vibe," further adding to his allure. His striking appearance in the photos, combined with his charismatic presence on the show, has led to a wave of admiration on social media, where fans praised both his looks and his culinary skills.
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Ahn Sung-jae has recently become a household name thanks to his role as a judge on the hit Netflix show, Culinary Class Wars. His latest photoshoot with the lifestyle and fashion magazine added another feather to his cap. A user on X @wintergyeosu wrote,
"OMG THE FIRST PIC?!??? IT’S GIVING GONG YOO!!!!!"
"not ahn sung jae being the most model out of everyone from #culinaryclasswars," a netizen commented.
"This one tho . Ahn Sung Jae chef-nim's class is different," a fan wrote.
"Thank u #CulinaryClassWars for introduce me this charismatic brilliant passionate super objective and hot chef," an X user remarked.
"i have a slightly unhealthy obsession towards him (i need to stop)," another person mentioned.
Fans also couldn't help but rave about Ahn Sung-jae's striking appearance, with many commenting that he looked just as impressive as a professional model in the Harper's BAZAAR Korea pictorial.
"istg he has that villain vibe," a fan commented.
"I can see the vision of my boyfriend in the cover magazine for his culinary skill like Chef Ahn Sungjae," a user wrote on X.
"my bias in culinary class wars," an X user remarked.
More about Chef Ahn Sung-jae and Culinary Class Wars
For those unfamiliar with the star chef, Ahn Sung-jae is South Korea's only Michelin 3-star chef, renowned for his fine dining restaurant Mosu Seoul. Born in South Korea, he was heavily influenced by his grandmother’s traditional North Korean and Japanese cooking.
Later, after moving to California, his family’s Chinese restaurant introduced him to the culinary world at a young age. Following a stint in the US Army and a tour in Iraq, Ahn decided to pursue his passion for cooking and eventually launched his first restaurant, Mosu, in San Francisco in 2015. Though successful in the US, he moved Mosu to Seoul in 2017 to be closer to his family.
In Culinary Class Wars, Ahn Sung-jae played a pivotal role as a judge, alongside veteran restaurateur Baek Jong-won. The intense show, which pits amateur cooks against elite chefs, has captivated audiences, with Ahn’s critical yet insightful judging style standing out. Known for evaluating both the taste and the technique behind the dishes, Ahn's strict criteria have made him a standout on the show.
Fans can find more of Ahn Sung-jae’s stunning pictorials and in-depth interviews in the November issue of Harper's BAZAAR Korea, as well as on the publication’s website.
