Black-and-white chef 2 Hudeokjuk captivated overseas fans, "Carrot Black Bean Noodles, Mini Carrot, Amazing Creativity at 78" [K-EYES]

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Chef Hudeokjuk received the most attention from overseas fans in the final round of Netflix's "Black and White Chef: Cooking Class War Season 2," which aired on the 6th.

On this day's broadcast, the semi-final "Infinite Cooking Hell" mission was held. In the extreme situation of having to present a new dish every 30 minutes with carrots as the main ingredient, Chef Hudeokjuk survived until the fifth round and played the final match against the cooking monster.

"It will be viral in Korea"...Attention as Diet Food

On the black-and-white chef 2 discussion board of Reddit, the largest overseas community, a fan predicted, "Chef Fried Porridge's carrot noodle jjajangmyeon is likely to be viral among Koreans who want delicious diet food," and the post gained a lot of sympathy.

Another fan also said, "Of all the dishes, it was the cleverest and best to watch. I really wanted to try it, he said, adding, "The dish (fake baby carrot) that looks like a carrot was also really good."

In particular, Chef Hudeokjuk's "Carrot Noodles Black Bean Noodles" is a creative dish made by slicing carrots into thin slices like noodles, and it will be very popular as a diet food because it is low in calories and can give you a feeling of fullness. One Reddit user said, "I liked the mini carrot dish better. There is a possibility of becoming trendy among children," he said.

"Ansungjae fell in love with you"...I'm amazed at the fake carrot made of carrots

One fan said, "I actually cried during the Carrot Challenge," adding, "I really liked all the comments made by judge Ahn Sung-jae about Chef Hudeokjuk." In particular, he recalled that in the first round, Ahn Sung-jae was mesmerized by the scene where he was kneading dough.

"I can't believe the dish was a mini carrot made of carrots! He said, "He's like a grandfather." Another fan also said, "The fake baby carrot is so cute. He really showed his versatility."

One fan said, "Everything he's made is so interesting and thoughtful. He is experienced, but most chefs seem to have underestimated his creativity the most, he said. "What do you mean carrots are the main ingredient for Chinese chefs? He was completely in his domain," he analyzed.

"The 78-year-old Grandpa Will Win" ... Fan Post

The response from those who considered him the best participant was even hotter. On Reddit, a post titled "A Huge Fan of Chef Frying Porridge" was posted, which received a hot response.

The author said, "I supported him from the beginning. In particular, it was impressive to see most of the preparation work such as cutting and filtering melons in the team challenge, he said. "I think my favorite grandfather loves cooking so much and is full of talent."

"Considering his age, career, and achievements, he is the most humble person," he said, adding, "I'm really happy to hear him talk and laugh. I miss my grandfather," he confessed. "I like it so much that I want to cry. I'm so proud that he went all the way to the end of the competition. "It's a privilege to see his talent and love for cooking on the screen," he said.

At 78 years old, he's competing with his grandchildren..."I'm in the top 3 at the retirement age"

One fan expressed surprise, saying, "I can't believe he's 78!" and the author said, "When I kept saying I've been cooking for nearly 60 years, I thought, 'Did you cook since you were 10 years old?!' and added, "I think you're young because you really love what you do." And it's really kind."

Another fan said, "I entered the top three with creative cooking while competing with performers who could theoretically be grandchildren," adding, "Most people choose to retire at that age, and he is still competing at a high level. He has a great deal of humility and a positive attitude. I've never seen him complain on the show," he praised.

One fan said, "Season 1's Edward Lee was like a hudeokjuk chef. They are lovely grandfathers who love their skills, he said. "I cheered from the beginning, and I was really impressed with the way they worked on Melon, their concentration, and their ability to coordinate with their colleagues in the team challenge. I respect him so much considering his age and career," he said.

"I miss my grandfather"...an emotional and warm image

Several fans confessed that they remembered their grandfather when they saw Chef Hudeokjuk. "Seeing him made me miss my grandfather," one fan wrote briefly, while another said, "It was elegant and dignified to always thank the missing chefs. He's a really cool person."

One fan said, "I really like his personality. "I'm a very humble chef and I'll continue to support you," he said, adding, "I hope you win," while another fan expressed affection, saying, "Food porridge won our hearts."Another fan said, "I wasn't very interested at first, but I was completely taken away from this episode. "It's so refreshing to see an elderly person who truly enjoys what he loves," he said.

57 Years of Experience Recognized by Michelin

Chef Hudeokjuk is a master of Chinese food with 57 years of experience and is currently the general chef of Hobin, a Chinese restaurant in Jangchung-dong, Ambassador Seoul Ambassador Pullman Hotel. In 2024, he won the Michelin Mentor Chef Award and was recognized for his contribution to nurturing juniors. In the broadcast, it was introduced as the "legend of Korean culinary history" and the "God of Chinese food."

Meanwhile, the final result of the competition between Chef Hudeokjuk and the cooking monster will be revealed in the 13th episode next week. Reddit fans cheered, "I hope Chef Fudeokjuk wins and meets Choi Kang-rok in the final." In the final round, Chef Hudeokjuk presented a five-flavored carrot and the cooking monster presented a carrot cake.

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