MasterChef Korea Celebrity facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MasterChef Korea Celebrity |
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| Genre | Reality, Variety, Cooking, Game show |
| Created by | Franc Roddam |
| Directed by | Ha Jeong-seok, Ryoo Hye-joo, Lee Soo-ho, Ahn Jeong-eun, Hyun Don, Jang Eun-hye, Kim Jip-mi, Jung Ho-chan, Im Hong-jae, Jeon Sung-joon, Kang Han-na, Nam Choong-hyun |
| Starring | 11 contestants |
| Judges | Kim Sohyi, Kang Leo, Noh Hee-young |
| Narrated by | Seon Ho-je |
| Composer(s) | Han Cheol-ho, Lee Min-young, Kim Gook-han |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Shin Yoo-jin, Kim Kyung-soo |
| Producer(s) | Seok Jeong-ho |
| Cinematography | Shin Sung-hwan |
| Editor(s) | E-TEAM |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Distributor | O'live |
| Release | |
| Original network | O'live |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Original release | February 22 – April 12, 2013 |
MasterChef Korea Celebrity (Hangul: 마스터셰프 코리아 셀러브리티) was a fun South Korean cooking competition show. It was a special version of MasterChef Korea, but with famous people! The show was based on the original British MasterChef series.
This exciting program aired on the O'live TV channel. It ran from February 22 to April 12, 2013, with a total of 8 episodes. The talented winner received a huge prize: 100,000,000 Korean Won and a brand new refrigerator!
Meet the Judges
The contestants had to impress three expert judges with their cooking skills. These judges decided who would move on and who would go home.
- Chef Kim Sohyi
- Chef Kang Leo
- Food marketing expert Noh Hee-young
How the Competition Worked
MasterChef Korea Celebrity was a cooking game show where famous people competed. Each episode had different challenges to test their cooking abilities. Here's a quick look at how the competition worked:
- Mystery Box Challenge: Contestants received a box with secret ingredients. They had to create an amazing dish using only those items. The winner of this challenge often got a special advantage in the next round.
- Main Mission: This was the main cooking challenge of the episode. It often had a specific theme or ingredient. Contestants had to cook their best dish to avoid elimination.
- Team Mission: Sometimes, contestants worked in teams to prepare a meal for a large group of guests. Teamwork and leadership were very important here.
Contestants were eliminated if their dishes weren't good enough. The judges tasted everything and made tough decisions. Only the best cooks made it to the next round!
Exciting Challenges and Missions
Throughout the season, the celebrity chefs faced many different cooking tasks. Here are some examples of the missions they tackled:
Episode 1: Show Your Skills
The very first challenge was simple: contestants had to make their most confident dish. They had 60 minutes to show off all their cooking skills and passion. The winner got to choose a main ingredient for everyone else's noodle dish!
Episode 2: The Power of Korean Sauces
In this episode, contestants had to cook a dish using special Korean sauces and pastes, called "Jang." These included Ganjang (soy sauce), Gochujang (spicy chili paste), and Doenjang (fermented soybean paste). It was a test of how well they could use these important Korean flavors.
Episode 3: Manager's Choice and Egg Rolls
This episode had a unique twist! For the Mystery Box, contestants' managers had to quickly grab ingredients for them. Then, in the Main Mission, everyone had to make a perfect Gyeran-mari, which is a Korean rolled omelet. They only had 10 minutes and ten eggs!
Episode 4: Picnic Food and Guessing Game
Contestants had to prepare a delicious three-layer picnic meal, perfect for a spring day. Later, they played a guessing game with Chef Kim Sohyi's Bibimbap. They had to taste it and guess all 21 ingredients! The person who guessed the fewest ingredients correctly was eliminated.
Episode 5: Kids' Meals and Waffles
This episode was all about kids! Contestants had to create a healthy meal suitable for children, using dairy products. Two child chefs even came to help judge! For the main challenge, they had to make a special waffle dish.
Episode 6: Party for Guests and Leftovers
The celebrities faced a big team challenge: cooking a three-course meal for 47 female guests! The guests voted for their favorite team's food. The losing team then had to compete in an elimination challenge using only leftover foods from a fridge.
Episode 7: Healthy Food and Ingredient Swap
Contestants made simple, healthy breakfast dishes. Then, things got tricky! After choosing a main ingredient, everyone had to swap cooking stations and use the ingredient chosen by another contestant. This really tested their ability to adapt!
Episode 8: The Grand Finale
The final episode was the biggest challenge of all! The remaining contestants had two hours to prepare a complete Korean three-course meal: an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. Many former contestants and other celebrities came to support them.
