“Undercover Chef” Announces New Spin-Off To Air Later This Year

Variety show “Undercover Chef” is getting a new spin-off later this year!

On September 18, tvN announced “Undercover Chef: Friends Who Came From Afar” (literal title), a spin-off that brings the local chefs from the original series to Korea, where they will experience unfamiliar Korean kitchens firsthand.

“Undercover Chef,” which concluded in July, follows Korea’s top chefs as they go undercover as the most junior employees at restaurants in the countries where they built their culinary foundations. Stripped of their titles, they take on hidden missions while navigating unfamiliar environments and language barriers. Sam Kim went undercover at a restaurant in Parma, Italy; Jung Ji Sun in Chengdu, China; and Kwon Sung Jun in Naples, Italy.

The show topped its time slot in viewership ratings from its premiere, with its finale reaching a peak rating of 8.6 percent according to Nielsen Korea—the show’s highest rating yet.

While the Korean chefs were the most junior members in the kitchens overseas, the spin-off will offer a fun role reversal as they welcome their new friends to Korea as owner chefs.

The production team shared, “Since the chefs run restaurants for a living, it wasn’t easy to coordinate their schedules. The Naples team with Chef Kwon Sung Jun and the Chengdu team with Chef Jung Ji Sun have completed filming, but unfortunately, Chef Sam Kim’s Parma team was unable to join this spin-off.”

They continued, “However, as mentioned in the finale of ‘Undercover Chef,’ the Parma team is planning to visit Korea in February next year. We also talked about hopefully joining forces again and having fun together if the opportunity arises.”

The production team added, “The chefs from Naples and Chengdu will open up a new world of gastronomy in unfamiliar Korea. With the tables turned, many unexpected episodes came about. We hope viewers will look forward to the show’s diverse entertainment and the new chemistry between the chefs.”

“Undercover Chef: Friends Who Came From Afar” will air later this year. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, watch “Undercover Chef” with subtitles on Viki below:

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Han Su A Confirmed + Kim Hyun Jin And Lee Seung Gyu Reported To Star In Hit Sitcom “Hello, Francesca” Spin-Off

A spin-off of the popular MBC sitcom “Hello, Francesca” is being produced after 20 years!

On August 20, a media outlet reported that “Next Seat, Francesca” (literal title), a spin-off of the beloved sitcom “Hello, Francesca,” which aired between 2005 and 2006, is currently in production.

In response to the report, a representative from MBC stated, “The spin-off drama of the sitcom ‘Hello, Francesca’ titled ‘Next Seat, Francesca’ is currently in production.”

This spin-off is slated to be a mid-form rom-com drama set against the backdrop of a school. It will be directed by Park Sang Woo, known for “When the Phone Rings.”

According to the reports, Han Su A, Kim Hyun Jin, and Lee Seung Gyu will lead this spin-off “Next Seat, Francesca,” while key members from the original sitcom “Hello, Francesca”—Shim Hye Jin, Park Seul Gi, and Park Hee Jin—are reported to return after 20 years, promising to deliver both new entertainment and a sense of nostalgia.

Han Su A’s agency Blossom Entertainment released a statement on August 20, confirming that the actress has been cast as Pi Na Young, a vampire girl hiding in the human world.

Kim Hyun Jin, who is known for his dramas “Cheer Up” and “Crushology 101,” reportedly takes on the role of Jang Woo Joo, a model student whose life goal is to enter medical school.

Lee Seung Gyu, who made a strong impression as a villain in “Teach You A Lesson,” is reportedly playing Yoo Hyul, a mysterious vampire who shakes up Na Young—who had been trying to live like a human—between her instincts and her emotions.

“Next Seat, Francesca” is set to premiere in November. Stay tuned!

Watch Han Su A in “First Lady” on Viki:

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Watch: Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, And An Yu Jin Open A Rice Cake Shop In “Earth Arcade” Spin-Off “Space Rice Cake”

Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin are reuniting for tvN’s new variety show “Space Rice Cake”!

“Space Rice Cake” is a spin-off born from a punishment in “Earth Arcade 2.” After failing an escape room mission prepared by Torong, Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin must work together at a rice cake shop.

The newly released poster features the four members who have just opened “Space Rice Cake” in Goheung. Featuring the slogan “Freshly made rice cakes for sale!” alongside an image of chewy garaetteok (long cylindrical rice cakes) and a retro-inspired design, the poster creates a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.

Adding to the fun is the tagline, “The shop may be full of burnout, but we’ll do our best to make sure our customers’ taste buds aren’t affected,” teasing the members’ chaotic adventures and signature teamwork as first-time rice cake shop employees.

The teaser opens with the bustling kitchen of “Space Rice Cake,” where the members begin making rice cakes as early as 5 a.m. Thick white steam quickly fills the kitchen, making it difficult to even see the members as they work.

The production staff then tells Lee Young Ji, who is serving as the head chef, “Young Ji, there’s still one thing you haven’t done.” However, neither she nor the other members can figure out what they’re referring to. Young Ji eventually realizes she forgot to turn on the ventilation fan and hurriedly switches it on, teasing the members’ adorably clumsy moments as they adjust to life working at the rice cake shop.

Watch the teaser below:

“Space Rice Cake” premieres on July 31 at 8:35 p.m. KST.

Watch Mimi as a judge on “Bake Your Dream”:

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