The complete lineup of Black and White Chef 2 contestants! Baek Su-jeo, Heuk Su-jeo, and Choi Kang-rok

The complete lineup of Black and White Chef 2 contestants! Check out everything from the white and black spoon lineups to the strongest roster, the re-challenge legend, the release date, and even the hidden chef.

1. Basic information about Black and White Chef 2

First, let's take a quick look at the basic information about Season 2.

 

OTT: Netflix

Release date: December 16, 2025

Genre: Cooking Class War Survival

Judges: Baek Jong-won, Ahn Sung-jae

Expected structure: approximately 12 episodes, like season 1

 

This season too The ultimate showdown between black spoons and white spoons remains the same,
The lineup is so strong that it feels like it will be even more intense than Season 1.

2. Baek Su-jeo Lineup: A Full Lineup of National-Level Chefs

The most talked about thing after the trailer was released was the Baek Soo-jeo lineup.
Honestly, as soon as I saw it “Is this the right program lineup?” The level I want…

 

Lee Jun (Swanie, Michelin 2-star)

Son Jong-won (operator of two Michelin one-star restaurants: La Manche Secret and Itanic Garden)

Kim Hee-eun (Soul, Michelin 1-star)

Shim Seong-cheol (New York Michelin 1-star)

Monk Seonjae (Korea's first temple food master)

Hudeokjuk (57 years of experience in Chinese cuisine)

Park Hyo-nam (French master with 47 years of experience)

Cheon Sang-hyun (former chief chef at the Blue House)

Jeong Ho-young

Sam Kim

Raymond Kim

Song Hoon (Macheco Season 4 judge)

Lim Seong-geun (Winner of Korean Food Battle Season 3)

 

The genre is well-rounded, the experience is overwhelming, and even the entertainment presence is perfect.
This season, the white spoon side is really “National Dream Team” I have a feeling.

3. The Black Spoon Lineup: A Master in the Field, a Monster of Skill

Although it has not been officially announced yet, the main features of Black Spoon that can be seen from the trailer + community analysis are as follows.

 

Culinary Scientist Style Contestants

A strong image reminiscent of a Chinese biker gang

A non-mainstream chef with monstrous skills

A unique style that you can't forget once you see it

 

Season 1 Black Spoon lineup Hidden Masters If the feeling was strong,
Season 2 is “ “Unpredictable” That's exactly what I mean.
If the white spoon is a super luxurious lineup, the black spoon feels like it is responding with “unknown identity and destructive power”!

4. Two Hidden Chefs Appear… Why Even Their Silhouettes Caused a Ruckus

The two veiled figures who suddenly appeared at the end of the trailer, and their lines.

“It’s me, trying again.”

 

The atmosphere in the community is already pretty much set.

 

● Expected 2 candidates

 

Choi Kang-rok

Season 1 Baek Soo-jeong

"But now with basil" and "I'm a sesame oil" memes were created.

After being eliminated from Season 1, his activities actually plummeted → even to the point of 'loss of contact'

 

Kim Do-yoon

Unique image

The silhouette is so intuitive

 

Especially the way he said "I'm trying again" was so Choi Kang-rok-like that everyone noticed it lol
If it's a re-challenge story, the Season 2 narrative will definitely be more interesting.

5. Key points to watch this season

This is more fun if you know it!

 

Strengthening blind judging → Clearer distinction between skills

The Baeksujeo lineup is super luxurious → It feels like a battle between the strongest.

Black Spoon and Hidden Two → Explosion of Variables

 

Expected to be more difficult than Season 1

A season where the winner is unpredictable

This season is really “A game where survival is based solely on skill” There's a lot of talk that it will happen.

FAQ

Q1. How many participants are there in Black and White Chef 2?

A. It appears to be a total of 20 people, including 18 white-collar workers and 2 hidden people (estimated).

 

Q2. Will Chef Choi Kang-rok really appear?

A. There is no official announcement, but the community is almost certain because of the line “I’m going to try again” and the silhouette in the trailer.

 

Q3. Where can I see it?

A. It will be released on Netflix starting December 16, 2025.

 

Q4. Will the format change this season?

A. The basic format is similar, but with the strengthening of blind judging and the introduction of hidden chefs, there are expected to be many more variables than in Season 1.