Culinary Class Wars on Netflix Renewed for Season 2 After Achieving Global Success: Everything We Know

Netflix has officially announced that Culinary Class Wars will return for a second season, following the show’s remarkable success across the globe. On October 15, 2024, the streaming service revealed that this popular South Korean cooking competition, which achieved the distinction of being the first Korean unscripted series to top Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV rankings, will be back.

According to the notice released on Netflix’s website, the second season is set to premiere in the latter half of next year, offering viewers even more exhilarating culinary challenges that will elevate the competition for the contestants as well as the audience. The announcement stated,

“Netflix is thrilled to confirm the production of Culinary Class Wars Season 2, following its extraordinary debut as the first Korean unscripted show to maintain the No. 1 position on the Global Top 10 Non-English TV list for three straight weeks. The new season is poised to intensify the competition, promising a thrilling display of culinary talents.”

The inaugural season, which began airing on September 17, 2024, and concluded on October 8, 2024, captivated viewers with its exciting combination of intense rivalry and creative culinary challenges. The experienced judging panel comprised renowned restaurateur Baek Jong-won and Michelin-star chef Ahn Sung-jae, who provided their insights throughout the competition.

The series showcased a diverse lineup of 100 chefs, which included 80 local talents dubbed the Black Spoon chefs and 20 celebrity chefs known as the White Spoon chefs, all vying for culinary excellence.

Everything You Need to Know About Season 2 of Culinary Class Wars on Netflix

The debut season boasted an array of surprise elements, challenging ingredients, and passionate critiques, all while shining a spotlight on the skills of both emerging and established culinary talents.

Ki Hwan-yoo, Netflix Korea’s Director of Content, remarked,

“We are thrilled to share that Culinary Class Wars Season 2 is officially in the works, spurred on by the overwhelming response from fans in Korea and globally. Producing a show of this scale demands tremendous effort, and we are immensely thankful for the support and enthusiasm we’ve received thus far.”

He went on to say,

“As we broaden our range of unscripted content, we are excited to bring more unique and thrilling shows to our viewers in the coming months.”

The announcement also disclosed that essential figures from the first season, including directors Kim Hak-min and Kim Eun-ji, along with writer Mo Eun-sol from Studio Slam, will return to oversee the upcoming season. The production team expressed their appreciation for the continued support and committed to meeting viewer expectations in the new installment.

Fans can anticipate even tougher competitions, more creative dishes, and unexpected twists when the series makes its return next year.

Although specific details remain under wraps, the triumph of season 1 has set a high standard, leaving audiences eager to discover how this new group of chefs will perform under pressure. The first season of Culinary Class Wars is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

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