{"id":52112,"date":"2025-11-21T17:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/?p=52112&preview=true&preview_id=52112"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T09:32:50","slug":"chef-of-antarctica-paik-jong-won-cooks-coldest-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/chef-of-antarctica-paik-jong-won-cooks-coldest-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Chef of Antarctica\u2019 \u2013 The Coldest Kitchen, the Warmest Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Imagine being trapped in the coldest, most isolated place on Earth with limited food supplies and near-zero electricity. Now imagine trying to create gourmet meals for a research crew who haven’t tasted fresh food in months. Welcome to Chef of Antarctica<\/strong><\/a>, the most ambitious Korean variety show of 2025<\/strong><\/a>, where culinary genius meets extreme survival challenges.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Paik Jong Won (Baek Jong Won), Korea’s most celebrated chef and TV personality, leads a team to King Sejong Station in Antarctica to cook for the winter crew stationed there. This isn’t just a cooking show\u2014it’s a reality adventure blending food, survival, science, and human connection in the harshest environment imaginable. Episodes 1-2 are now live on Viu<\/strong><\/a>, with new episodes rolling out through December. Prepare yourself for a journey where every meal tells a story.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Synopsis: Cooking at the Edge of the World<\/span><\/h4>

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The Korea Polar Research Institute’s winter crew lives in Antarctica for an entire year, guarding the base with severely limited electricity and food supplies. Their only luxury? A warm meal. When Paik Jong Won and his team arrive at King Sejong Station, their mission is clear: transform frozen, limited ingredients into dishes that remind the crew what they’re missing from the outside world.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

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But here’s the challenge: all ingredients are frozen for long-term storage, and supplies are scarce. With nearly zero margin for error and an unpredictable Antarctic environment, Jong Won must rely on his culinary mastery, creativity, and improvisation. Along the way, unexpected adventures await\u2014from observing glacial changes caused by global warming to connecting with the crew members who’ve been isolated for months.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Meet the Extraordinary Cast: Chefs and Warriors<\/span><\/h4>

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Paik Jong Won \u2013 The legendary chef who needs no in<\/span>troduction. <\/span><\/p>

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A restaurateur, TV personality, and culinary visionary, Jong Won approaches this expedition with both his signature humor and genuine respect for the challenge. His ability to create magic from limited ingredients will be tested like never before.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Im Soo Hyang \u2013 The sous chef who steals the show with unexpected cooking skills and unwavering support. <\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

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Playing a critical role in Jong Won’s kitchen, she brings both technical expertise and emotional depth to the team.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

SUHO (from EXO) \u2013 The passionate worker who brings energy to the team. <\/span><\/p>

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Beyond his K-pop fame, Suho demonstrates genuine enthusiasm and commitment to the mission.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Chae Jong Hyeop \u2013 Another hardworking team member who tackles the physical and mental challenges of Antarctica with determination.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

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What Makes Chef of Antarctica Different From Other K-Variety Shows<\/span><\/h4>

This isn’t your typical Korean cooking variety show. Unlike best Korean variety shows that focus purely on entertainment or competition, Chef of Antarctica blends multiple genres: survival reality, food documentary, travel show, and human interest story.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

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The setting itself\u2014Antarctica\u2014makes every moment consequential. Weather delays mean supplies dwindle. Frozen ingredients require unconventional techniques. The research crew’s emotional connection to food becomes a meditation on isolation, human resilience, and the power of shared meals. It’s fundamentally a story about how food transcends mere nutrition\u2014it’s about connection, memory, and hope.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

What We Know So Far: Episodes 1-2<\/span><\/h4>

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A Doubtful Beginning \u2013 Jong Won and the team undergo survival training and practice cooking before their 35-hour journey to Punta Arenas, Chile. The challenge begins immediately as they race against weather conditions to enter Antarctica.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

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King Sejong Station \u2013 After a weather delay, the team finally arrives at King Sejong Station. They witness the melting ice walls\u2014visible proof of global warming\u2014and finally meet the winter crew who’ve been waiting for fresh, home-cooked meals.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Upcoming Episodes on Viu \u2013 What to Expect<\/span><\/h4>

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New episodes are rolling out throughout November and December on Viu:<\/span><\/p>