The Korean Chef (2026)

Other name: 더 코리안 셰프

Description:

The culinary documentary The Korean Chef offers an intimate look into the high-stakes world of Korean fine dining, where precision is the ultimate key to survival. The film follows six visionary owner-chefs, Kang Min Goo, Lim Ki Hak, Park Jeong Hyun, Park Jeong Eun, Shin Chang Ho, and Lee Ha Sung, as they push the boundaries of culinary art. Behind the stunning elegance of each plate lies a relentless reality where not a single second, millimeter, or tenth of a gram can be missed. Balancing their roles as creative artists and business managers, these chefs carry the immense pressure of managing ingredients, service, revenue, reputation, and the future of their teams. This gripping documentary strips away the romance of professional cooking, exposing the exhausting daily grind and endless decisions required to maintain perfection. Witness how Korean fine dining is relentlessly forged through the passion, sweat, and tears of these culinary masters.

Airs On: Sep 12, 2026 - ?

Producer: SBS

Director: Hong Seok Jun

Country: South Korea

Status: Ongoing

Released: 2026

Genre: Documentary