Chef Ahn Sung-jae, who was in charge of the "Black and White Chef" screening, released a photo taken with Chef Triple Star (real name Kang Seung-won), who is embroiled in controversy over his personal life and embezzlement of public funds.
On the 5th, Ahn Sung-jae posted on social media, "A meaningful event with good people. "Meaningful event with great people. Much love to Seoul." The released photo shows Ahn Sung-jae and Triple Star who participated in a special pop-up event to commemorate the hosting of the "2024 Asia 50 Best Restaurant (A50BR)."
The event was attended by Ahn Sung-jae and chefs from the three-star Michelin guide restaurant "Mosu," which he operated.
However, a few days before the competition, controversy over Triple Star's privacy and suspicion of embezzling public funds emerged. Accordingly, a complaint was filed to cancel his attendance, but the Seoul Metropolitan Government responded, "The event will proceed as scheduled."
In the end, the triple star attended the event. In the photo released, the triple star worked on the dish with a firm face.
Earlier on the 30th of last month, a media outlet reported suspicions of his personal life based on a report from his triple-star ex-wife A and ex-girlfriend B, who became famous as the top three "black and white chefs." In addition, there were allegations of Michelin job lobbying and verbal abuse and intimidation. Triple Star claimed, "It's 100% not true." Since then, Triple Star has been accused of embezzlement by the police.
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