Is Chef Son Jong-won married? A complete summary of his age, height, MBTI, wife, career, and appearance

Son Jong-won is the only Korean chef to simultaneously lead two Michelin-star restaurants. This detailed guide covers everything you need to know about him, including his marital status, age, height, MBTI, appearance, academic background, career history, restaurant information, and even TV appearances.

1. Is Chef Son Jong-won Married? A Summary of His Love Life

The question that many people are most curious about is whether Chef Son Jong-won is married or not. However, according to the official information currently available, he is unmarried and there has been no announcement regarding his marriage.

There are no rumors or official comments about their relationship, and they have never publicly disclosed anything about their personal relationship. This is largely due to the fact that they are extremely busy with their two Michelin-starred restaurants, brand activities, and television appearances, and do not have the time to reveal their private life.

Although an actress once commented that he looked sexy while cooking, this was a comment about his aura and appearance, and has nothing to do with his actual relationship. He is currently focusing on cooking and his career.

2. Profile: Age, height, MBTI, educational background

He originally majored in engineering and was planning to attend a prestigious technical university in the United States, but while trying to determine what he truly loved, he discovered his passion for cooking and changed his course.

He says that the reason he decided to study at the CIA in New York was because he happened to see students wearing white chef hats learning cooking. He then gained experience at a world-class three-star Michelin restaurant, where he continues to work today.

3. Background and Michelin Achievements

Chef Song Jong-won's background is outstanding among Korean chefs.

He has served as sous chef at three-star Michelin restaurants in San Francisco, including Quince, Coi, and Benu, and has acquired a wide range of cooking styles, combining techniques and ingredients from Korean and Japanese cuisines while focusing on French cuisine. It is particularly interesting to note that his first cooking experience was Japanese cuisine.

After returning to Japan, he headed up L'Amant Secret, a modern French restaurant in the L'Escape Hotel, which earned a Michelin star just one year after taking over. He then went on to earn a Michelin star at Italian Garden, a new Korean restaurant in the Chosun Palace Hotel, in the first year after opening, and both restaurants have maintained their stars to this day.

This is the only case in Korea where the same chef has maintained two Michelin-starred restaurants at the same time, and is an achievement that symbolizes his abilities.

Furthermore, the restaurant has also received high international acclaim, being selected as the only Asian restaurant to be named "New Talents of the Year" in "La Liste 2024" organized by the French Tourist Board, and in 2025, "Itanic Garden" made its debut in Asia, ranking 25th in the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list, winning the highest ranking newcomer award.

4. Summary of restaurants currently in operation

Chef Song Jong-won currently oversees two fine dining restaurants in different genres.

⭐L'Amant Secret

Located on the 26th floor of the L'Escape Hotel, this restaurant is known for its creative cuisine based on modern French cuisine and strong storytelling. Its pop-up menu, which heightens anticipation for the food, is also popular. The menu features dishes that are both visually and tastefully perfect, such as snow crab crepes and caviar and eggs.

⭐Itanic Garden

Located on the 36th floor of Chosun Palace, it offers New Korean fine dining inspired by Korea's nature and four seasons.

The restaurant's unique method of telling the story of the dishes through illustrated cards instead of menus is impressive, and it presents Korean food culture, including seasonal seafood, reinterpretations of traditional dishes, grains, vegetables, and fermentation techniques, in a modern and beautiful way.

Although the two restaurants have different worldviews, the chef's philosophy of "conveying the essence of the ingredients in the most beautiful way" is consistent.

5. Television Appearances and Popularity

Chef Song Jong-won has also attracted attention through his television appearances.
Starting with appearing as a member of the American team on JTBC's "Cooks Representative," he has appeared on numerous cooking-focused programs, including EBS's "Vegetables are the Earth" and JTBC's "Sigol Light Western Food."

Since 2025, he has been a regular on "Please Keep Your Refrigerator Season 2," attracting viewers' attention with his calm manner of speaking and solid performance, earning him the nickname "느좋남 (Good Vibe Man)."

He is also participating in Netflix's "Chef Black and White Season 2," increasing his recognition among global audiences.

6. Appearance, personality, and fan reaction

Chef Son Jong-won is over 181cm tall, and his CrossFit-trained physique and good looks have caught the eye of many viewers. In particular, his chef coat gives off a clean and professional vibe, and many viewers have commented on the show, saying, "His cooking is charming" and "His calm demeanor is lovely."

He has a calm and thoughtful personality, typical of an INFP, and is deeply curious about cooking. His honesty and sincerity are conveyed through the way he explains technical content to viewers in an easy-to-understand way, leading to his high popularity.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Is Chef Son Jong-won married?
A. He is currently unmarried and no information about his marriage has been made public.

Q2. How old are you?
A. Born in 1984, he will be 41 years old in 2025.

Q3. What are some Michelin-starred restaurants?
A. We operate two restaurants, L'Amant Secret and Itanic Garden, both of which have one Michelin star.

Q4. What does your nickname "Good Vibe Man" mean?
A. It was given to him because of his calm demeanor and gentle aura, and he is sometimes called "Good Vibe Man" overseas.

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