The Korea Times
Korean shows are now experiencing a quiet revolution. Introverted personalities — from reticent chefs to homebody drama leads — are replacing high-energy entertainers as the new stars of television. The eight-episode SBS travel show "Chefs' Secrets of K-food," which premiered on April 21, features chefs Choi Kang-rok and Kim Do-yun alongside host Defconn. Both chefs gained fame on Netflix's "Culinary Class Wars" Season 2. The program differentiates itself from other shows by focusing on the quiet dynamic between the two highly introverted cooks. Producer Son Jung-min said the chefs possess a natural charm even when they do nothing. He said he wanted to capture the contrast when they become highly vocal about food, such as their fierce debate over the proper aging of Jirisan black pork. Defconn likened the duo to an old married couple who communicate through glances. When the reticent chefs share their true feelings, it resonates with authenticity. "I'm still rowing, just not moving very fast," Choi said on the show. "I'm perfectly fine taking it slow." Veteran entertainers are also e
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