How old is Chef Kim Si-hyeon from Black and White Chef 2? Instagram, Apgujeong Solbam Review

How old is Chef Kim Si-hyeon, who gained attention for her role as "Baby Beast" in "Black and White Chef 2,"? We've compiled everything from her age, education, and Instagram, to her work experience at Michelin-starred Solbam, her actual reviews, and her broadcasting activities.

 

1. Black and White Chef 2 Baby Beast Chef Kim Si-hyeon, who is he?

 

Chef Kim Si-hyeon, who appeared in Netflix's Black and White Chef 2 with the striking nickname "Baby Beast," is quickly gaining attention. Her cute appearance contrasts with her focused cooking style, and her consistent skills demonstrated in the Black Spoon final round captivated viewers from the beginning.

 

Chef Kim Si-hyeon is a young chef currently working at the Michelin 1-star Korean fine dining restaurant 'Solbam'. Even before appearing on TV, he was receiving attention in the industry as a next-generation Korean chef.

 

 

2. Chef Kim Si-hyeon's age, education, and profile

 

Chef Kim Si-hyeon was born in 2000 (25 years old as of 2025). He chose the culinary path at a relatively young age and has been building a professional career since high school.

 

Chef Kim Si-hyeon's Key Profile Summary

▪️ Born: 2000

▪️ Age: 25 years old (as of 2025)

▪️ Education: Korea Culinary Science High School

▪️ Affiliation: Michelin 1-star Solbam

▪️ Position: Roaster (grill part) experience

▪️ SNS: Instagram @_hyeonsi

 

After obtaining a cooking license in middle school, I went on to study at a culinary school. After graduation, I studied the basics and advanced aspects of Korean cuisine, including fermentation, soy sauce, and rice cooked in a pot, at restaurants such as the InterContinental Hotel, Kwon Sook-soo (Michelin 2-star), Bicena, and Gaon (Michelin 3-star).

 

 

3. Why is Chef Kim Si-hyeon's culinary career attracting attention?

The most notable point in Chef Kim Si-hyeon's career is Stage It's an experience. It's a process of honing skills and sensibilities through unpaid training at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Kim Si-hyeon started as a staff member at Solbam and then officially joined the team.

 

He also actively participated in research on local ingredients, traveling to places like Pyeongchang and Tongyeong to learn firsthand how to select and prepare ingredients. Many say this experience is reflected in the "Bakjusanchae," a vegetable-centric table setting featured on Black and White Chef 2.

 

 

4. Chef Kim Si-hyeon's Instagram Updates and Broadcast Reactions

 

Chef Kim Si-hyeon's Instagram ( @_hyeonsi ) has been receiving attention with the number of followers rapidly increasing since the broadcast was released. Regarding his appearance on Black and White Chef 2, he wrote, “It was an opportunity to reflect on myself in the time I spent running around just watching cooking.”

 

In the broadcast, she received applause not only from judges Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae, but also from chefs from low-income backgrounds, solidifying her image as a “next-generation female chef.”

 

※ Some communities are mentioning spoilers for the latter half of Season 2, but this is unconfirmed information with no official results released, so it is best to take it as a reference only.

 

 

5. Apgujeong Solbam Review Summary: What are the actual evaluations?

 

Solbam has now moved to Nonhyeon-dong, and it is important not to confuse it with the former 'Apgujeong Solbam'.

 

Solbam Review Key Summary

▪️ Food: New Korean course based on Korean cuisine, focusing on fermentation and grilling

▪️ Atmosphere: A refined space suitable for anniversaries and proposals

▪️ Features: High level of plating perfection and clear chef philosophy

▪️ Reservation: 100% deposit in advance, Catch table use required

▪️ Note: You must check the latest address based on 'Solbam Nonhyeon'

 

Overall, there are many reviews that say, “The price is high, but the experience is dense,” and Chef Kim Si-hyeon, who is growing at Solbam, is also attracting attention within this team color.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q. How old is Chef Kim Si-hyeon?
A. I was born in 2000 and will be 25 years old in 2025.

 

Q. What is Chef Kim Si-hyeon's Instagram account?
A. Instagram ID is @_hyeonsi no see.

 

Q. Where is Solbam, where Chef Kim Si-hyeon works?
A. It is currently located on the 2nd floor of 231 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

 

Q. In Black and White Chef 2, is Chef Kim Si-hyeon born with a black spoon?
A. Yes, I appeared as a Black Spoon contestant and passed the Black Spoon finals.

 

Q. Do you have any information about marriage or a boyfriend?
A. No official information regarding private life has been released.

 

 

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