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The big match between 'the ultimate king of Chinese cuisine' Lee Yeon-bok and 'the ultimate king of tteokbokki' Kim Gwan-heun is revealed.
In the fourth episode of tvN's "Street Restaurant Fighter" (directed by Lee Woo-hyung, Kim Man-hee), aired recently, six teams among the 18 that advanced to the second round engaged in a fierce 'one-on-one death match.' Edward Kwon, a French chef who boldly switched to Peking duck, gained the upper hand against Im Gi-hak, who presented authentic French cuisine. Meanwhile, Kim Hun, who leveraged rigorous data marketing, caused an upset by defeating Michelin-starred chef Kim Hee-eun. Additionally, Veteran Hong Seok-chun, known for his seasoned customer acquisition and rapid table turnover, survived by eliminating rookie Shin Ga-young. The intense strategic battle, with no concessions made, left viewers divided in their reactions, drawing significant attention from audiences.
In the fifth episode airing on the 19th, matchups that defy imagination regardless of price or genre are expected to take place, heightening tension to the peak. The first matchup to catch the eye is between 'Hoyeonghoje' Jeong Ho-young and 'Min-i-ne' Kim Min-seong, who will compete at the lowest price point. Since both teams specialize in Japanese cuisine, which involves expensive ingredients, attention focuses on this unconventional contest where they battle for victory with just 5,000 won. It remains to be seen what cost-saving strategies and menu compositions they will employ to win over customers' hearts.
In the highest-priced matchup of 35,000 won, a heart-stopping showdown unfolds between 'Gyeol' Kim Ho-yoon and 'Aung-i' Go Seok-hyun. Notably, Go Seok-hyun, dubbed the 'warrior of reversal,' who secured his survival through a dramatic turnaround in the first round, drew attention by issuing a desperate declaration of intent, stating he prepared with "tears in his eyes." Furthermore, the ultimate showdown between Lee Yeon-bok of 'Bbokbok' and Kim Gwan-heun of 'Everything About Tteokbokki' is an essential viewing point. The fierce battle between these ultimate kings who have reached the pinnacle of their respective fields—Chinese cuisine and Korean street food—is set to further heat up the living room theater.
Above all, in close contests where victory or defeat hinges on a single difference, even a momentary lapse in concentration leads directly to business closure. Even Veterans with over 10 years of experience express shock, saying, "This is my first time seeing such a battle," while amidst the surging crowds, customers' thunderous complaints like "the food tastes too burnt" erupt unexpectedly. The atmosphere is filled with unrelenting tension where one cannot let their guard down for even a moment. In this unpredictable situation, participants are risking everything to win customers' choices until the final second, describing it as "fighting desperately." It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious from this ruthless battlefield of commerce and savor the joy of survival.
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