TV Show Review: The Backpacker Chef

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Rating

★★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 40 Mins

Episodes

20

TV Show Digest

The show is produced by Lee Woo-Hyung and Shin Chan-yang. It is an exciting cooking variety show where the cast members are provided with a mission every week. They have to carry one backpack, each consisting of various kitchen necessities like utensils, spices, and ingredients, to create a customized dish according to their client’s request. They are taken to different locations and have to work within the environment and supplies. Each week they get a list of meals they have to prepare for their clients that can be in range from about twenty people to hundred people. They have to be ready for everything as they have no idea what is coming. Their missions revolve around preparing meals for tourists, corporate parties, clubs, lunches for soldiers, healthy meals for players, snacks for children, etc. Will the cast members be able to complete their missions and satisfy their customers? Watch the show every Thursday on tvN for better details.

The Feel-Good Part

The show presents a fascinating side of cooking and making new recipes. The chemistry of the cast members was impeccable. Despite having ultimately different careers, they all managed to work as a great team during the most unexpected surroundings and make the show a great hit.

The Disappointing Factor

The show was excellent, besides a few minor issues.

In-Depth Analysis

The show is hosted and led by Baek Jong Won, who is a brilliant chef himself. He is the  CEO of many famous restaurants and has his own YouTube channel where he shares his special delicacies. He has also appeared to be on many variety shows. He is followed by Oh Dae-hwan, who is quite an actor and has made many appearances in famous shows. He was also a military cook back in his army days which had brought in help for this show. Ahn Bo-Hyun also joins the crew. He is an actor who got famous through his social media activities and by appearing on MBC’s variety show. His steady behavior and helping hand nature helped him to be ready for the show.  Lastly, DinDin joins the chef crew. He is an artist and an entertainer famous for his rap music. He becomes a human refrigerator on the show by carrying one of the essential elements of food which is fresh vegetables and fruits. The crew works together to create the most exciting and unique dishes within time limit provided.

Star Power

The audience loved seeing a delightful combination of people with different careers working together for a good cause. The chefs also made the show funny with their hilarious jokes and activities. Despite having twenty additional episodes, the audience could not get enough of the exciting show.

Overall Opinion

The drama is fantastic and has excellent potential. A must-watch for food lovers!