"Calming Heart While Looking at Mother's Photo"... Support Waves for 'Black and White Chef' Ahn Yuseong's Elimination Thoughts

Disqualified Under Unfavorable Conditions Due to Sudden Rule Change
"Harsh and Unfair" Netizens' Criticism Continues

As the Netflix variety show 'Black and White Chefs' gains popularity worldwide, Korean culinary master Chef Ahn Yoo-sung (52), who was eliminated from the competition, has shared his feelings about the elimination.

On the 3rd, Chef Ahn Yoo-sung posted several photos on his social media (SNS) along with the message, "During the filming of Netflix's 'Black and White Chefs,' I went two full days without sleep and came out alone at dawn, looking at a photo of my mother, trying to hold myself together so my mental state wouldn't break. That was the hardest moment."

The photo revealed by Chef Ahn Yuseong contains images of Chef Ahn Yuseong preparing for the filming of "Heukbaek Yori-sa" and a selfie he took himself at the filming site of "Heukbaek Yori-sa." [Photo by Ahn Yuseong Facebook]

The photos Chef Ahn Yoo-sung shared include images of him participating in the filming of 'Black and White Chefs' and selfies he took on set. Additionally, a photo from his childhood with his mother was revealed, drawing attention. Netizens responded to the post with comments such as, "In my heart, Master Ahn Yoo-sung is the winner," "It's so unfortunate that you were eliminated due to unfair rules," "I deeply respect Master Ahn Yoo-sung's gentle character," and "It hurt my heart. I wonder why such dignified masters have to be treated this way. I support you."

Earlier, episodes 8 to 10 of Netflix's 'Black and White Chefs,' released on the 1st, featured the TOP 8 decision restaurant mission. The contestants were divided into three teams and ran restaurants serving mukbang YouTubers as customers. However, despite having teams, dishes, and ingredients all prepared, one member from each team was eliminated. The Iron Lunchbox Chef and Manjjitnam left their teams voluntarily, but Ahn Yoo-sung was voted out from Choi Hyun-seok's team. Although other teams had four members, Ahn Yoo-sung's team, 'The Restaurant Even the Broadcasting Station Lines Up For,' was composed of only three members, putting them at a disadvantage in many ways. The sudden rule change forced them to compete under the most unfavorable conditions.

Ultimately, Ahn Yoo-sung, along with the Iron Lunchbox Chef and Manjjitnam, were all eliminated due to having the lowest sales. After the episode aired, netizens criticized the rule as unfair. In particular, the method of eliminating team members after all preparations were complete drew disapproval. Meanwhile, on the 2nd, Netflix shared the final competition impressions from the seven chefs who were narrowly eliminated before the semi-finals, from 'School Lunch Master' to 'Iron Lunchbox Chef.'