Triple Star Receives Cancellation of Appearance at Seoul Metropolitan Government's 'Suspected Job Solicitation'

Chef Kang Seungwon [Courtesy of Netflix]

Amid controversy over the privacy of "Triple Star" Chef Kang Seung-won, who gained fame through the Netflix cooking contest program "Black and White Chef," and allegations of job solicitation, verbal abuse and intimidation, complaints have been raised at the Seoul Metropolitan Government event to cancel his appearance.

Today (30th) an online community posted, "We requested the Seoul Metropolitan Government to cancel the appearance of Triple Star at a special event to commemorate the hosting of the "2024 Asia 50 Best Restaurant" scheduled for the 3rd of next month." The author, who said he is an avid viewer of

The Black and White Chef', said, "It would be highly inappropriate for Triple Star, which is currently embroiled in 'suspected job solicitation' and 'private life controversy', to present 'fine dining (luxury formal cuisine)' at a special event to commemorate the hosting of the "2024 Asia 50 Best Restaurant," which is operated by taxes from Seoul citizens. It could also cause inconvenience to citizens from all over the country who visited the venue."

The author added, "The complaint was received and is currently designated to the Tourism Industry Division of the Seoul Tourism and Sports Bureau."

Based on a report from Chef Kang Seung-won's ex-wife A at the Dispatch earlier in the day, it was reported that there was a luxury bag lobby in the process of Chef Kang getting a job at famous restaurants such as "Atelier Cren" and "Benu." Chef Kang refuted this, saying, "After three months of unpaid internship, I was recognized for my ability and turned into a full-time employee," adding, "I got a job through my efforts."

In addition, there is a controversy over the claim of a woman B that Kang was wearing both legs and that A is considering suing Kang for his verbal abuse and threats.


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