70-Billion-Won Netflix Blockbuster Fails Against “Culinary Class War”

Netflix’s “Culinary Class War”has garnered 4.9 million views (determined by dividing the overall watch time by the show’s duration) from September 23 to 29, securing the top position in the non-English TV series category.

Since its debut, “Culinary Class War”has captured significant viewer interest, not just in Korea but also across Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, successfully hitting the top 10 in 28 countries globally.

New episodes of “Culinary Class War”are released every Tuesday, where it consistently ranks first in popularity, highlighting its tremendous appeal. The rising fascination with the chefs featured in the series has led to large crowds visiting their restaurants.

In contrast, “Gyeongseong Creature”Season 2, which premiered on Netflix on September 27, recorded 3.1 million views, coming in second. Its release timeframe coinciding with “Culinary Class War”resulted in a second-place ranking in the global non-English TV series category.

Despite boasting a star-studded cast, including Han So-hee and Park Seo-joon, along with a substantial production budget of 70 billion won (approximately 52 million USD), the response to “Gyeongseong Creature”is viewed as somewhat disappointing.

On the other hand, in an interview on September 30, director Jeong Dong-yoon of “Gyeongseong Creature”Season 2 commented on the situation, saying, “There’s no resentment towards ‘Culinary Class War’ because the genres differ. I personally enjoyed watching it. I wish both shows well and don’t focus too much on rankings.”

Conversely, “Culinary Class War”is a survival variety series showcasing an intense culinary competition between talented “underdog”chefs, known for their exceptional cooking skills, and elite star chefs in Korea. Featuring renowned chefs like Choi Hyun-seok, Choi Kang-rok, Jeong Ji-seon, Yeoh Kyung-rae, and Ahn Yu-seong, the show has attracted considerable attention. Culinary experts Baek Jong-won and Ahn Seong-jae serve as judges, enhancing the drama.

Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Gyeongseong Creature”Season 2 tells the riveting story of Chae-ok (Han So-hee) and Ho-jae (Park Seo-joon), as they strive to end a long-standing feud that spans from Gyeongseong to Seoul, taking place 79 years after Season 1.

Source: Wikitree

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