
Birthday:
09-04-1966
(58 years)
Birthplace:
Yesan, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Biography
Paik Jong-won is a South Korean chef, food researcher, entertainer, writer, essayist and businessman. He is the main host of the SBS's cooking television series which have the titles attached to his name: Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Chef King, Baek Jong-won's Food Truck and currently Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant.
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Run BTS!
(2 ep.)
event2015 star_border 8.6
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Run BTS! is a variety web series starring BTS, broadcasting intermittent for free viewing on Weverse and YouTube, was formerly offered weekly for free viewing on V LIVE.
Paik Class (Baek Jong Won's Class)
Act like Self (42 ep.)
event2021
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Following the Korean wave triggered by K-pop, films, and dramas, the culinary master Paik Jong Won and the cooking singer Sung Si Kyung unite to introduce the real Korean recipes to the world. These two reliable cooks prepare various classes where you can learn to make Korean dishes with the local ingredients outside Korea. Check out if the newbie cooks from all around the globe successfully master the Korean recipes! Stay tuned for this new cooking show
Korean Cold Noodle Rhapsody
Act like Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
event2021 star_border 4.7
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Refreshing and flavorful, naengmyeon is Korea’s coolest summertime staple. A journey through its history begins, from how it’s cooked to how it’s loved.
Home Food Rescue
Act like Himself - Host (116 ep.)
event2015 star_border 10
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"Cheftainer" (chef and entertainer) Baek Jong-won teaches celebrities how to prepare Korean food.
Hanwoo Rhapsody
Act like Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
event2021 star_border 6
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A delicious deep dive into Hanwoo explores the rich history and unique traditions of Korean beef, an unrivaled staple loved from head to tail.
The Backpacker Chef
Act like Self (44 ep.)
event2022 star_border 8.2
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Extreme cooking in extreme places! Open the backpacks and it's our kitchen! The location and the guests are strictly confidential?! The only thing you can trust in the chaos is the backpacks.
What's the special business trip dish that starts with four different bags?
Starting with the irreplaceable "K-food industry's big hand" Baek Jong-won. Oh Dae-hwan, who transformed from Chungmuro scene stealer to 'National Cook Stealer'. Ahn Bo-hyun, the "Visual Main Store" that occupies not only the screen but also the kitchen. "A spoon of fun powder, please~" "Human MSG" DinDin, too!
Baek Jong-won's Food Truck
Act like Self - MC / Consultant (22 ep.)
event2017 star_border 5.5
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A program that tells Baek Jong-won's business secrets as a businessman and food consultant based on food trucks, a small-capital restaurant start-up item. Therefore, this program serves as both an entertainment program and a startup solution program.
Street Food Fighter
Act like Self (18 ep.)
event2018 star_border 10
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Chef Baek Jong-won visits different cities, surfing through alleys looking for the best street food!
Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant
Act like Self (200 ep.)
event2018 star_border 7
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Baek Jong-won, whose sharp business acumen and cooking mastery earned him a nickname 'the chef with golden hand,' is here to revive failing restaurants. Owners who bear Master Baek’s harsh criticism and take his advice will make their business fail proof!
Culinary Class Wars
Act like Self - Judge (12 ep.)
event2024 star_border 8.4
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Eighty "Black Spoon" underdog cooks with a knack for flavor face 20 elite "White Spoon" chefs in a fierce cooking showdown among 100 contenders.
Jjajangmyeon Rhapsody
Act like Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
event2024 star_border 8
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Trace Jjajangmyeon's flavorful evolution from its Chinese origins to its status as one of South Korea's most beloved comfort foods.
Kang's Kitchen
Act like Himself (6 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.9
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For the first time in history, here comes a restaurant where the owner eats more than customers. In the backdrop of beautiful Jeju Island, amateur chef Ho-dong and members busy themselves with preparing ingredients, cooking, and serving customers. In the middle of the craziness, members learn the incredible satisfaction of seeing the smile on people’s face when they eat your food and make invaluable acquaintances with people from all walks of life.
Coffee Friends
Act like Himself (2 ep.)
event2019 star_border 9.1
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"Coffee Friends” was inspired by Son Ho Jun and Yoo Yeon Seok’s “Coffee Friends” project, where they distributed cups of coffee to citizens in exchange for donations. In the show, the duo with help of Yang Se-Jong and Choi Ji Woo, they will run a cafe located in a tangerine farm on Jeju Island, and they will donate the profit to a charitable cause in the end.
High School Lunch Cook-off
Act like Himself (11 ep.)
event2019
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High school students across South Korea compete to create the best school lunch. With Chef Baek Jong-won as their guide, which team will get crowned as the best high school chefs?
Jin's Traditional Alcohol Journey
Act like Self (4 ep.)
event2022 star_border 10
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Jin embarks on his first variety show journey, along with well-known Korean chef, Baek Jong Won, to learn the process of brewing alcohol, specifically Korean rice wine to preserve and sustain its commercial market.
Korean Food War
Act like Self - Judge (24 ep.)
event2013
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A cooking contest begins with Korea's most skilled chefs from every region of Korea, with one contestant being dropped every round. The judges, famed as the Korean epicurean, discuss the food they taste and choose the winner of them all.
Delicious Rendezvous
Act like Himself (102 ep.)
event2019 star_border 9
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Baek Jong Won is here again to help out an industry. This time, he goes all out to promote local food. He visits various regions and learn about their local produce. By creating different meals with these ingredients, Mr. Baek is able to sell them in rest stops. Yang Se Hyeong, Kim Hee Chul, and Kim Dong Jin are here to assist.
Eat Sleep Eat
Act like Himself (8 ep.)
event2016 star_border 7
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Uncle Baek’s Global Cooktopia!
Baek Jong-won, Onew, and Jung Chae-yeon create unique new recipes with local ingredients in Kudat, Malaysia.
The second season of “Eat Sleep Eat”, where Baek Jong-won travels around Southeast Asia and develops interesting new recipes using the local ingredients. This season, Lee Seung-Hun from WINNER and actress Gong Seung-Yeon join Baek Jong-won on a trip to Krabi, Thailand.
In the third season of “Eat Sleep Eat”, Baek Jong-won travels to Sentosa, Singapore, with Onew from SHINee and Jung Chae-yeon from I.O.I. In the fantastic island resort in Singapore, their sweet vacation begins once again!
Baek Jong Won Top 3 Chef King
Act like Himself (94 ep.)
event2015
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The Nations' Big Three is a South Korean cooking-variety program which has been broadcast since August 28, 2015. From July 21, 2017, the program was spun off to Baek Jong-won's Food Truck. Since January 5, 2018, it was again spun off to Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant.
Flex x Cop
Act like Chef on Jin I-soo's SNS (1 ep.)
event2024 star_border 7.9
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A chaebol cop joins forces with a gritty detective to take down criminals with a touch of wealth and a whole lot of wit.
Korean Fried Chicken Rhapsody
Act like Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
event2024
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Learn more about this tasty Korean dish, usually called “chikin” in the country. From its flavorful evolution to its origin, viewers will discover how this became a favorite meal.
The Genius Paik
Act like Self (27 ep.)
event2023 star_border 8
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Paik Jong-won takes on a new challenge to spread his brand and K-food abroad. Will he be able to make a successful business like he does in Korea?
The Paikfather
Act like Himself - Host (34 ep.)
event2020
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Blunt, honest and passionate, Paik Jong Won is here to teach you how to take control of your kitchen, even if can't cook. With a magic touch, The Paikfather is tailored to make chefs of everyone, no matter what your level of experience is. Yang Se Hyeong is also here support you need on this culinary journey!
Lee's Kitchen Alone
Act like Himself (1 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.5
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“Lee’s Kitchen” is a spin-off from “Kang’s Kitchen,” which was itself a spin-off from “New Journey to the West”. Lee Soo Geun was on “Kang’s Kitchen” as a dishwasher and general kitchen helper. In “Lee’s Kitchen,” he will run the restaurant all by himself.
Paik's Spirit
Act like Self (6 ep.)
event2021 star_border 6.3
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A reality series introducing Korean alcohol and food culture by Culinary Researcher Baek Jong Won. Drinks keep the conversation flowing as culinary star Baek Jong Won and celebrity guests talk life, food and booze over intoxicating meals.
Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody
Act like Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.3
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A love letter to pork belly -- a perennial favorite among Koreans of every generation -- unfolds with an exploration of its history and cooking methods.
Run Jin
Act like Self (via phone call) (1 ep.)
event2024 star_border 10
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The beginning of a self-set journey of hardships.
'Run Jin' is a remake of the popular show 'Run BTS!', but with the idol as the main protagonist.
This show offers a mix of fun, excitement, and heartwarming moments that capture the unique personality and sense of humor of Jin, the oldest member of BTS, as he plays games, completes challenges, and carries out secret missions, all with the goal of winning prizes or receiving punishments. The plot takes place during an exciting vacation on Jeju Island, where Jin embarks on a series of trials that test his wits and skills. It will undoubtedly remind you of the Run BTS! that the seven singers have recorded over several years and that were released every Tuesday.
Paik's Les Misérables
Act like Self (12 ep.)
event2024 star_border 5
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Paik Jong Won is back with a new project. This time, he gathered his fellow chefs to give 20 contenders a life-changing opportunity. The 20 contenders had their own difficulties and lived tough lives. Some even made mistakes in their lives which they regret, and some couldn’t find hope in their lives because of unfortunate situations. They all want to put the past behind them and start a new life. Paik and his crew will give them a one-and-only chance to start again. Chef Kim Min Sung, David Lee, Lim Tae Hoon, and Yoon Nam No will teach them cooking skills as well as tips on running a restaurant.
Soju Rhapsody
Act like Self - Presenter (2 ep.)
event2025
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The delicious documentary series that examines the history and evolution of Korean cuisine continues with a celebration of the national drink, soju.
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