PHOTOS: 'Culinary Class Wars' contenders meet press ahead of finale

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - The top eight contestants and producers of Netflix's hit show “Culinary Class Wars” held a news conference in Seoul on Monday, one day before the final round airs.

The show, which pits 80 unknown chefs against 20 celebrity chefs in a culinary competition, has been the most-watched non-English series on the platform for two weeks since its release on Sept. 17.

Judged by restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Michelin-starred chef Ahn Sung-jae, the series will crown its winner on Tuesday.

From left Edward Lee Triple Star Jung Ji-sun Cooking Maniac director Kim Hak-min director Kim Eun-ji Jang Ho-joon Auntie Omakase 1 Choi Hyun-seok and Napoli Matfia pose for a photo at the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — (From left) Edward Lee, Triple Star, Jung Ji-sun, Cooking Maniac, director Kim Hak-min, director Kim Eun-ji, Jang Ho-joon, Auntie Omakase #1, Choi Hyun-seok, and Napoli Matfia pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

White Spoon team members From left Choi Hyun-seok Jung Ji-sun Jang Ho-joon and Edward Lee pose for a photo at the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — White Spoon team members (from left) Choi Hyun-seok, Jung Ji-sun, Jang Ho-joon, and Edward Lee pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Black Spoon team members From left Triple Star Cooking Maniac Auntie Omakase 1 and Napoli Matfia pose for a photo at the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Black Spoon team members (from left) Triple Star, Cooking Maniac, Auntie Omakase #1, and Napoli Matfia pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Black Spoon team members Triple Star left and Cooking Maniac pose for a photo at the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Black Spoon team members Triple Star (left) and Cooking Maniac pose for a photo at the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Director Kim Hak-min right speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 — Director Kim Hak-min (right) speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024.

The Culinary Class Wars press conference takes place in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — The "Culinary Class Wars" press conference takes place in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Chef Jung Ji-sun speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Chef Jung Ji-sun speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Chef Choi Hyun-seok speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Chef Choi Hyun-seok speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Chef Edward Lee speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Chef Edward Lee speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Chef Jang Ho-joon speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Chef Jang Ho-joon speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Napoli Matfia speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Napoli Matfia speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Auntie Omakase 1 speaks during the Culinary Class Wars press conference in Mapo-gu Seoul on Oct 7 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Auntie Omakase #1 speaks during the "Culinary Class Wars" press conference in Seoul on Oct. 7, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

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PHOTOS: 'Culinary Class Wars' contenders meet press ahead of finale

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