Culinary Class Wars Season 2 releases its next three episodes on Tuesday, December 30, moving the high-stakes Korean cooking competition into its final phase. Episodes 8, 9, and 10 will drop simultaneously, setting the stage for the last battles before the season finale in January.
The global release is set for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the following times:
- 5:00 PM Korea Standard Time (KST)
- 8:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
All episodes stream exclusively on Netflix, with subtitles available for international audiences. This batch of episodes continues the season’s format, with each installment expected to run approximately 70 minutes.
What to Expect in the Coming Episodes
With the release of Episodes 8 through 10, the competition enters a critical juncture. The series, which pits 20 elite “White Spoon” chefs against 80 ambitious “Black Spoon” newcomers, has been building tension through inventive weekly challenges. While specific details for Episode 8 are under wraps, the show’s producers have promised that the new season introduces “new rules” and an even more meticulous level of judgment from the panel.
A major point of interest is the appearance of two mystery contestants wearing masks split between black and white, hinted at in the season trailer. Described as chefs “back for a second chance,” their identities and which team they will join remain one of the season’s biggest questions.
The trailer’s voiceover teased the heightened stakes, with judge Ahn Sung-jae stating, “This time, I’ll be more meticulous”.
Cast and Judges Guiding the Competition
The core judging panel returns, providing expertise and decisive critiques. The judges are:
- Paik Jong-won: A celebrated restaurateur and celebrity chef.
- Ahn Sung-jae: The chef-owner of Mosu, the only restaurant in South Korea to hold three Michelin stars.
The White Spoon team, composed of veteran chefs putting their reputations on the line, includes a formidable lineup this season. Notable members include:
- Lee Jun, a chef with two Michelin stars.
- Son Jong-won, a chef with one Michelin star in both Korean and Western cuisine.
- Venerable Sunjae, Korea’s first master of Buddhist temple cuisine.
- Hou Deok-juk, a Chinese cuisine master with 57 years of experience.
- Park Hyo-nam, a French cuisine expert with 47 years of experience.
Other standout veterans include Sam Kim, Raymon Kim, Jung Ho-young, Song Hoon, and Jennie Walldén, the winner of MasterChef Sweden 2013. As for the Black Spoons, the up-and-coming chefs continue to compete under creative aliases like “Culinary Monster,” “Three Star Killer,” and “Wok Rider”.
Complete Season 2 Release Schedule
The season follows a weekly batch release model every Tuesday. The full schedule leading to the crowning of the champion is as follows:
- Episodes 1-3: Released Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Episodes 4-7: Released Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Episodes 8-10: Released Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Episodes 11-12: Released Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Episode 13 (Season Finale): Released Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The season will conclude by awarding the winner a grand prize of 300 million Korean won (approximately $200,000).
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Background and Global Popularity
Culinary Class Wars quickly became a global hit upon its debut in September 2024. It was the first Korean unscripted series to rank number one on Netflix’s Global Top 10 non-English TV list for three consecutive weeks, surpassing the popularity of other Korean reality hits. The show’s unique structure and high production values, often compared to the intensity of Physical: 100, have earned it a dedicated international audience.
The impact of the show extends beyond streaming, with many chefs from the first season reporting a significant surge in reservations at their restaurants following their appearances.
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