"Three DUIs in My 30s"... 'Black and White 2' Lim Seong-geun, Self-Destructive Confession Halts Broadcast... Substitute is Chef Song Hoon

On Netflix, 'Black and White Chef: Culinary Class Wars 2', Chef Lim Seong-geun rose to prominence as the best scene-stealer with his boast of knowing "50,000 kinds of sauces" and his skills, but he is now facing expulsion from the broadcasting industry after confessing to past DUIs.

According to reports on the 26th (Korean time), Chef Song Hoon was urgently brought in to record the JTBC variety show 'Knowing Bros', where Lim Seong-geun was originally scheduled to appear as a guest. His DUI history became a controversy, prompting the production team to quickly replace him.

◆ "Caught Three Times in My 30s"... Shocking Confession

The words of Lim Seong-geun, who was on the rise, caught him off guard. He recently stated on his YouTube channel, "I feel embarrassed and sorry for the mistakes I thought were just youthful mistakes," and revealed, "I was caught for DUI three times in my 30s." The public's reaction turned cold to what was not just a simple mistake but a 'habitual' DUI history. As a result, his scheduled appearance on MBC's 'The Manager's Viewpoint (Jeon Jang Si)' has also been completely canceled.

◆ 'Relief Pitcher' Song Hoon Fills Lim Seong-geun's Vacancy

The vacancy left by Lim Seong-geun will be filled by Chef 'Silver Spoon' Song Hoon, who also appeared in 'Black and White Chef 2'. Song Hoon has received praise for his delicate culinary philosophy, implementing sea squirt with sea urchin texture and showcasing plating that incorporates the sound of waves in this season. Currently a fixed cast member on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator Season 2', he is expected to successfully complete the recording of 'Knowing Bros' even in this urgent situation with his proven entertainment skills.

◆ The Fall of the Sauce Master

Lim Seong-geun gained cult popularity in 'Black and White Chef 2' with his image as a 'master of the craft' who achieves perfect taste without measurements, relying solely on his instincts. He had even announced plans to open a restaurant named after himself in Paju's Simhak Mountain early next year, dreaming of a second peak, but with his past mistakes coming to light, a red light has been turned on for his future activities.