From a new perspective on the culinary profession...
Airing from June 22nd, Street Food Warrior chooses chefs, culinary artists, and restaurant owners as its central figures instead of entertainment artists. This reality show recreates the process of building and operating a restaurant in a real-world competitive environment.
Famous Korean chefs, culinary artists, and restaurant owners compete based on the quality of their food and their business model in Street Food Battle.
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From the very first round, teams must develop their own brand, from concept and space design to menu creation and product pricing, before entering the competition area called the "Culinary Arena," which covers over 4,000 square meters. A unique aspect of the program is that diners do not know the identity of the chefs. The selection decision is based entirely on the quality of the food and the actual dining experience. The team that achieves 1 million won in revenue first will advance to the next round.
The contestants include many reputable figures in the Korean culinary industry such as chefs Lee Yeon Bok, Jung Ho Young, Lim Ki Hak, and Edward Kwon, along with entrepreneurs running large restaurant chains. Bringing together people with years of experience in the field allows the program to focus on expertise, business strategy, and culinary culture rather than creating drama through entertainment.
...Come and experience farm life
Meanwhile, "You Reap What You Sow - Farm Straight Ahead" continues to exploit the life experience model that is director Na Young Seok's strength. The program features three actors: Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Woo Bin, and Doh Kyung Soo.
Following their experiences in farming, running a canteen, and exploring local culture in previous installments, the trio continues their journey to a dairy farm on Jeju Island as employees of a food company. There, they directly participate in daily tasks such as caring for the cows, preparing feed, cleaning the barns, and becoming familiar with the lifestyle of farmers.
Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Woo Bin, and Doh Kyung Soo experience life on a dairy farm on Jeju Island in *What You Sow, You Reap - Farm Straight Away* , airing on FPT Play, simultaneously with its broadcast schedule in South Korea.
Photo: Organizing Committee
Instead of creating dramatic situations, the show scores points thanks to the natural reactions of the three artists to their new work environment. Their seamless collaboration and the humorous situations that arise during work create a captivating experience throughout each episode.
According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of *What You Sow, You Reap - Farm Straight Ahead* achieved an average viewership rating of 3%, reaching 3.6% at times on pay-per-view television, and led the 20-49 age group in its time slot.
Despite choosing different approaches, both approaches limit reliance on staged situations in favor of authentic experiences. This is considered one of the notable trends in recent South Korean reality television, where everyday life becomes the inspiration for many new programs.
A report by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) on K-variety trends indicates that 71.4% of surveyed international audiences access Korean entertainment through Netflix, suggesting that over-the-top (OTT) streaming has become a crucial distribution channel for Korean reality shows. The report also notes that programs exploring local life experiences, culture, and character relationships are increasingly gaining traction with international audiences, alongside survival shows that are popular in many markets.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truyen-hinh-thuc-te-han-het-thoi-dan-dung-cau-view-185260629143436937.htm
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