Star chef Paik Jong-won to host Netflix food show

Star Chef and eatery franchise owner Paik Jong-won will host "Paik's Spirit" / Courtesy of Netflix

By Kwak Yeon-soo

Star chef and eatery franchise owner Paik Jong-won will be working with Netflix on a new food show titled “Paik's Spirit,” the streaming giant said Friday.

As the host, Paik will invite guests with extensive knowledge of Korean food and drinks and share stories across the dinner table.

The history of soju (distilled alcohol), makgeolli (rice wine) and traditional liquors will be dealt with. A passionate foodie himself, Paik will unveil his philosophy on cooking and culinary inspirations.

“Paik's Spirit” will be the first reality show on the streaming giant to center on Korean food, drinks and culture. It will also mark Paik's debut on the global streamer after he earned fame through local TV shows and his own YouTube channel. The release date will be announced later.

Paik became a star chef after he appeared on MBC's reality show program “My Little Television,” which landed him on other cooking programs such as SBS' reality show “Paik Jong-won's Food Truck,” “Paik Jong-won's Alley Restaurant” and “Delicious Rendezvous.”