‘Baby Beast’ Chef Kim Si-hyun, Will He Join ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’?… JTBC “Future Discussions Planned”

In the Netflix show 〈Black and White Chef: Cooking Class War Season 2〉, Chef Kim Si-hyun, who is loved by the nickname ‘Baby Beast’, is rumored to be joining JTBC’s 〈Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014〉 (hereafter referred to as ‘Please Take Care’).

Recently, news broke that Chef Kim Si-hyun would be joining 〈Please Take Care〉 as a new chef, but JTBC stated in an official position, “Currently, there are no confirmed plans for additional new chefs, and discussions will be held in the future,” showing a cautious attitude.

Hidden Beast-like Potential Behind a Cute Appearance

Born in 2000, Kim Si-hyun made a mark on viewers with his calm demeanor and sharp focus, contrasting with his youthful appearance during his appearance on 〈Black and White Chef 2〉. The nickname ‘Baby Beast’ implies that he is a chef with beast-like potential that has not yet fully revealed itself to the world.

He gained attention by showcasing a ‘Park Joo-san Chae’ liquor table using wild greens in the Black Spoon Decision Round, receiving immediate approval from the discerning judge Baek Jong-won. He proved his cooking philosophy without being intimidated among seasoned veteran chefs, demonstrating his potential as the next star chef.

Will a Meeting with Chefs from ‘Black and White Chef’ Come to Fruition?

Currently, 〈Please Take Care〉 features chefs such as Son Jong-won and Jeong Ho-young, who have excelled in 〈Black and White Chef 2〉, along with original member Chef Sam Kim, leading the golden age of food entertainment. If Chef Kim Si-hyun's joining is realized, it is expected that viewers will see a fresh chemistry with senior chefs, as well as a new cooking competition infused with the young sensibility of a chef in his twenties.

As Chef Kim Si-hyun forms a hot fandom with a rapid increase in SNS followers after the broadcast, fans are keenly watching whether he will step onto the stage of the 15-minute cooking competition master 〈Please Take Care〉.