Following various controversies involving Baek Jong Won, the production of the second season of 'Culinary Class Wars' is underway, with the first filming session completed.

Reported by Xports News on April 3, the cast and crew of 'Culinary Class Wars 2' started filming on April 1, maintaining the show's progress despite the ongoing issues involving one of its main judges.

Baek Jong Won, one of the judges from season 1, has returned alongside Anh Sung Jae for the second season, showcasing their involvement in the initial filming.

Lately, Baek Jong Won, the chief executive of The Born Korea food company, has been embroiled in several controversies, such as price inflation allegations, Farmland Act violations, and possible investigations into origin labeling matters. In response to these accusations, Baek Jong Won has publicly apologized twice and also expressed regret at the company's annual shareholders meeting.

While these controversies have tarnished Baek Jong Won's once unblemished reputation, previously noted for his positive image and widespread recognition in the broadcasting sector, the 'Culinary Class Wars 2' production team has opted to retain him as a crucial component of the show despite the public's dissatisfaction with his apologies.

The judges, including Baek Jong Won and Anh Sung Jae, play a vital role in the show's essence, with their contributions being pivotal in the smooth execution of the first filming session, as reported by sources.

'Culinary Class Wars' features a cooking competition where self-taught chefs, referred to as 'black spoon' chefs, compete against South Korea's leading chefs, known as ‘gold spoon’ chefs, in an intense culinary showdown. The success of Season 1, which attracted significant attention and viewership, paved the way for the second season, scheduled for release later this year in the latter half of 2025.

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