Through the Netflix variety show 'Culinary Class Wars 2,' Hou Deok-juk, the revered 'god of Chinese cuisine,' delivered a message of thanks to fans.
On the 11th, Hou Deok-juk posted on his social media, "I am grateful every day for the excessive interest and support," and left a note saying, "I will continue to act with a humble and honest heart." It was his way of directly conveying his feelings about the outpouring of support after the broadcast.
He also posted the TOP 7 pictorial photos shot for Netflix, introducing them by saying, "These are the TOP 7 pictorials from Netflix."
On 'Culinary Class Wars 2,' Hou Deok-juk showed his mettle by competing with participants who could be his grandchildren's generation and finishing in the top three. Even amid extreme missions, his unflappable demeanor and the way he put others first were praised as demonstrating the dignity of a "cooking elder," beyond mere competition.
In particular, scenes of him kneading dough and throwing flour, laughing off and encouraging junior chefs' mistakes, drew online reactions such as "I want to age like that" and "I was moved more by his attitude than his cooking." A scene where he greeted a competitor first, saying "you worked hard," has been talked about as one of the season's standout moments.
Meanwhile, Hou Deok-juk is a master of Chinese cuisine who, even in his mid-70s this year, still stands in the kitchen as an active chef. He served for a long time as executive chef of Shilla Hotel's Chinese restaurant 'Palsun' and is currently the executive chef of Hobin, the Chinese restaurant at Ambassador Seoul Pullman.
Last year, he was recognized for his contributions to training junior chefs and received the Michelin Mentor Chef Award.
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