Food and Drink

Love Korean Food? Check Out These 5 K-Food Reality Shows

Avid Koreaphiles watch food-themed reality shows because of their unique format and sense of humour. Here are 5 South Korean food reality shows for you to stream

“The Backpacker Chef” is now in its second season and is a beloved reality food show in South Korea Photo: nowplayer.now.com/Website
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The hallyu wave refers to the global popularity of South Korean popular culture. Whether it be K-dramas, K-pop, manhwa comics, films or skincare, the country influences what people watch, listen to, apply on their skin, and read. The global success of BTS and Blackpink, the Netflix show “Squid Game,” and the 2020 Oscar-winning film “Parasite” have paved the way for South Korean culture to permeate deep into our pop cultural psyche. Now, avid Koreaphiles are turning their attention to food-themed reality shows thanks to their unique format and sense of humour.