8 South Korean Culinary Variety Shows You Must Watch for Food and Entertainment Lovers

"Three Meals a Day". This variety show features celebrities living in the countryside and cooking three meals a day with ingredients they gather from their surroundings. Each episode showcases simple yet delicious cooking skills, set against a calming rural backdrop.

"Youn's Kitchen". This show follows Korean celebrities who open pop-up restaurants abroad. They cook Korean dishes for locals and tourists. Viewers can see how Korean dishes are prepared and received by people from different cultures.

"Chef & My Fridge" (Please Take Care of My Refrigerator). In this show, professional chefs are challenged to cook delicious dishes using ingredients found in the celebrity guest's refrigerator. The limited time and unexpected ingredients make this show very exciting to watch.

"Baek Jong Won's Alley Restaurant". Hosted by Baek Jong Won, a famous chef, this show focuses on improving struggling small restaurants in various areas. In addition to serving appetizing dishes, the show also teaches restaurant business strategies.

"Street Food Fighter". Hosted by chef Baek Jong Won, this show explores street food from various countries. Each episode features authentic street cuisine, and Baek Jong Won shares his knowledge about the ingredients and cooking methods from different cultures.

"Jinny's Kitchen" is also an interesting South Korean variety show to watch. This show is a spin-off of "Youn's Kitchen" and focuses on opening a Korean restaurant abroad, but with a simpler menu like Korean street snacks. Hosted by Lee Seo Jin, with team members including Jung Yu Mi, Park Seo Joon, and Choi Woo Shik.

"Coffee Friends" is another captivating South Korean variety show to watch. This show features celebrities running a café on Jeju Island, where they sell coffee and light meals with a donation concept. Hosted by Yoo Yeon Seok and Son Ho Jun, with special guests like Choi Ji Woo and Yang Se Jong, the show provides a warm and enjoyable atmosphere while showcasing the beautiful views of Jeju Island and the fun of managing a café.

"Delicious Rendezvous". This event attempts to promote less popular local Korean agricultural products by creating creative dishes. Hosted by Baek Jong Won, the show features collaborations between chefs and celebrities who create new delicious menus.