Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' Finale Sparks Global Buzz as Chefs Rise to Fame

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Netflix's first cooking survival program, 'Culinary Class Wars', has concluded with much buzz, and the show's participants are now gaining widespread attention.

The final winner was determined on the 8th with the release of the last episode. 'White Spoon' Edward Lee and 'Black Spoon' Napoli Matfia (real name Kwon Sung-joon) faced off in the finale, with Napoli Matfia claiming victory after an intense culinary battle, earning 300 million won in prize money.

For the first time in Netflix Korea's history, 'Culinary Class Wars' held the No. 1 spot in the global TOP 10 TV (non-English) category for three consecutive weeks. The show also ranked in the top 10 in 18 countries, including South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore, earning international acclaim.

The show created a significant buzz throughout its run, and the popularity of its contestants soared even further after the final episode aired.

Interest in the chefs' restaurants has surged, with reservation rates increasing by an average of 148.4%. Additionally, dishes presented by the chefs have become popular, leading to the launch of collaborative products.

The chefs themselves are appearing on various shows. Napoli Matfia and Edward Lee are set to appear on tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block', while 'Iron Bag Chef' and 'Cooking Dol-Ai' will join Jongwon Baek's new show, Les Miserables.

Furthermore, Hyeri invited Napoli Matfia to her YouTube channel, and Cooking Dol-Ai engaged with fans through a live broadcast with YouTuber 'Calm Down Man'.

Several of the show's chefs are also staying active by launching their own YouTube channels and making radio appearances. Although Culinary Class Wars has ended, fans are eagerly following the ongoing activities of the contestants.