Synopsis Paik Jong Won is back with a new project. This time, he gathered his fellow chefs to give 20 contenders a life-changing opportunity. The 20 contenders had their own difficulties and lived tough lives. Some even made mistakes in their lives which they regret, and some couldn’t find hope in their lives because of unfortunate situations. They all want to put the past behind them and start a new life. Paik and his crew will give them a one-and-only chance to start again. Chef Kim Min Sung, David Lee, Kim Min Sung, Lim Tae Hoon, and Yoon Nam No will teach them cooking skills as well as tips on running a restaurant. Stay tuned to check out the dramatic stories of the 20 contenders!

Native Title | 백종원의 레미제라블 |
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Also Known As | Baek Jong Won's Les Miserables , Baek Jong Wonui Re Mijerabeul |
Cast | Baek Jong Won, Im Tae Hun, Yun Nam No |
Original Network | ENA |
Genres | Food,Cooking Show,Survival Show, |
Aired | Nov 30, 2024 - ? |
Paik's Les Misérables (2024)
A total of 20 contenders with the labels of their own lives have gathered to become the best businessperson for 100 days. Their journey to seize the first and last opportunity to turn their lives around begins with CEO Paik and four mentor chefs, Kim Min Sung, David Lee, Lim Tae Hoon, and Yoon Nam No. What is the first mission with the stuff that fills the abandoned factory? The shocking first mission is revealed!
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubsThe results of the first mission are revealed, and the 20 contenders are shocked by the grades they are given. Their challenge to become businesspeople continues! On a quiet night when everyone is asleep, a siren goes off, and the contenders head to a mysterious place. Business begins with understanding ingredients. What is the unprecedented mission that surprises everyone? Stay tuned to find out!
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubsThe fierce team battle for their pride begins. The second mission is “Creating a Meal From the Sea,” where they prepare a set meal with the fish they caught and complete their stories. The contenders with different backgrounds and cooking skills struggle together. Some complete the mission with thorough preparation and good teamwork, while others face a crisis due to constant conflicts. Which team will receive an F grade and get eliminated in this fierce competition?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubsThe four contenders with the F grade are in danger of elimination. Seong Hyun Woo, Jeon Dong Jin, Oh Chang Seok, and Cho Do Yeon get their last chance to survive through the consolation match. Some of them must leave Studio 100 depending on the result of the mission. They tried the storytelling mission that they failed once again. Who will come up with the menu to save their store and become the last survivors? Stay tuned to find out!
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubsFrom understanding the ingredients to cooking and selling as they meet customers, CEO Paik executes special measures and the contenders form new teams again. In this episode, they will learn how to master pork, the ingredient Koreans love. What's the latest mission to decide who will be eliminated?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubsPaik Percent falls because of Oh Chang Seok. As they face the biggest challenge and are on the verge of elimination, the rift deepens. What will become of Paik Percent? Meanwhile, the third evaluation, the barbecue mission starts. The final chapter of pork evaluation unfolds. Today, four contenders will be eliminated.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6Fourteen survivors survived the last mission. In this episode, they will face a new mission, Surpass Your Mentor. For ten days, each chef teaches his signature dish to his pupils. The pupils' dishes are evaluated by the chef or his acquaintance who knows the signature dish well. The contender with the lowest score in each group will be eliminated.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6Surpass Your Mentor mission continues and only the first-place contenders from each group will survive. As CEO Paik and the chefs want to give the one last chance to the eliminated contenders, there will be a consolation match. Supported by their mentors, the contenders have to prepare ten-serving gimbap. Who will survive in the consolation match?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 SubsThe ten-day business mission finally begins. Only the group with the highest sales will survive. The four groups run their businesses at the Andong International Mask Dance Festival for ten days. With a lot of customers waiting in line and numerous orders flooding in, the contenders struggle and go through many trials and errors. Which group will show the potential of a real businessperson and complete the mission successfully?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 Host 9 Host 10 SubsThe groups will run their businesses for ten days. They will go through many trials and errors in the first seven days, and the last three days will decide their fate. The groups try to find the best operating method for their business, and the contenders get into conflicts on their way. Which group will have the most profit in the last three days?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8The deathmatch for the ticket to the final begins. Only 3 out of the 6 contenders can survive. They are asked to run their own street stalls where they need their signature menu. What dishes will the six contenders cook and how will they run their street stalls? Lee Jang Woo shows up as a special guest to decide their fate with his honest and sharp evaluations. Who will captivate the judges’ hearts with better customer service and food and make it to the final?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 SubsWho will be the final winner to have their own store? The final match to end the long journey of 100 days begins. The final mission is Running Your Own Street Stall where the contenders should run their own food stalls as professional businesspeople. They have a fiery showdown in Namwon with all the experience and skills they have acquired. On the street with low foot traffic, they have to attract customers and take care of everything on their own. Who will win the final match and become the best businessperson? Stay tuned to find out!
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