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The Korean Chef

2026-02-12 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

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A documentary series explores the pressure chefs and restaurants face once they earn fine dining's highest honor — Michelin stars.

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South Korea
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Shin Ha-kyunShin Ha-kyun내레이션
강민구강민구Chef
Im Gi-hakIm Gi-hakChef
박정현박정현Chef
박정은박정은Chef
신창호신창호Chef
이하성이하성Chef
이용우이용우Chef
최정윤최정윤Chef
김혜준김혜준Chef

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