Chef Anh said in a promotional clip: “I hope we can uncover hidden culinary talents, like unearthing a diamond in the rough.”
Fellow judge Paik added that “age and experience don’t matter” as long as hopefuls have the confidence to “cook something delicious”.
The first season of the show saw 20 white spoon and 80 black spoon chefs (so named to denote their experience and standing in the industry) competing for the grand prize of 300 million won (US$212,000).
The show became an immediate hit, topping Netflix’s global non-English-language charts for three consecutive weeks.
Several contestants in the first season reported an uptick in customers in their own restaurants, and some have also snagged roles in other cooking shows.
The first season was won by black spoon chef Napoli Matfia, real name Kwon Seong-jun, who runs Toledo Pasta Bar in Seoul, South Korea.
The second season is slated to be released in late 2025.
