Culinary Class Wars with Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee: Streaming Details, Release Date, Air Time, and More for You Quiz on The Block

On October 9, 2024, tvN’s popular variety show, You Quiz on the Block, revealed that Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee, both known from Culinary Class Wars, will soon make an appearance. This announcement was made via the program’s official social media channels. The post showcased still images from the upcoming episode and included the exciting caption:

“Join us for the excitement of real-time filming on You Quiz! Don’t miss Edward Lee and Napoli Matfia on October 16 [Wednesday].”

The episode featuring the esteemed chefs is set to air on tvN on October 16, 2024, at 8:45 PM KST. It will also be accessible for streaming on the OTT platform, TVING.

Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee set to join tvN’s You Quiz on the Block following Culinary Class Wars fame

Recently shared photos on the You Quiz on the Block’s official Instagram account display Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee joyfully posing with hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho. According to reports from Star News, the production team quickly selected Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee as guests, having noted their impressive rankings in Culinary Class Wars, coming in first and second, respectively.

Both culinary stars have been in the spotlight as standout contestants on Netflix’s acclaimed cooking competition, Culinary Class Wars, which debuted on September 17, 2024. The show featured 100 top chefs split into two teams: ‘White Spoons’ representing celebrity chefs and ‘Black Spoons’ for non-celebrity chefs. Competitors contended for an impressive grand prize of 300 million KRW.

Napoli Matfia participated as a Black Spoon chef and defeated numerous formidable opponents to clinch the prize. As an Italian chef running a pasta establishment, he displayed remarkable cooking talents, winning over judges Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae with his enthusiasm and flair.

Edward Lee, a talented Korean-American chef, represented the White Spoons. He gained fame after winning Iron Chef America in 2010 and has been a multiple nominee for the prestigious James Beard Award. Last year, he had the honor of cooking at the Korean-US State Dinner at the White House.

Edward secured the second position in Culinary Class Wars, showcasing his rich experience and creative skill set. He captivated the judges with his innovative dishes that harmoniously blend Korean and Western culinary traditions.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the insights and stories from Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee, the standout stars from Culinary Class Wars, during their appearance on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block.

Culinary Class Wars has enjoyed significant acclaim, securing the number one spot in Netflix’s Global TOP 10 TV (non-English) category for two weeks running. From September 23 to September 29, the show attracted 4.9 million viewers and reached the leading position in 28 countries, including Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

You Quiz on the Block is described as a variety program hosted by Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho, focusing on the everyday experiences of ordinary individuals. The show uniquely combines light-hearted discussion with unexpected quizzes, aiming to provide participants with an enjoyable and memorable experience.

You Quiz on the Block airs every Wednesday at 8:40 PM KST on tvN.

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