Name: Le Grand Chef
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-11-01
Rating: 9.3
Cast: Kim Kang Woo, Im Won Hee, Lee Ha Na, Jung Eun Pyo, Kim Sang Ho

Kim Kang Woo is a South Korean actor. Born on July 11, 1978, he made his acting debut in the 2002 film “The Coast Guard” while he was still in his last year at Chung-Ang University. He earned the nickname “Mr. Right” with his subsequent roles in the television dramas “Breathless” (2003) and “Three Leafed Clover” (2005) because of his wholesome characters. Kim Kang Woo became a star after he starred in the hit film “Le Grand Chef” in 2007 and has starred in many films and dramas since, including “Haeundae Lovers” (2012), “Golden Cross” (2014), “Missing Noir M” (2015) and “Goodbye Mr. Black” (2016) and “My Husband, Mr. Oh” (2018). Kim Kang Woo also has released a number of songs as a solo artist and in collaboration with other artists. In 2010, he married his longtime girlfriend Han Moo Young, who is the older sister of actress Han Hye Jin.

Kim Kang Woo

Im Won Hee is a veteran South Korean actor who is known for being a member of the legendary Daehak-ro theater troupe and appearing in many of the acclaimed Jang Jin’s stage productions and films. Born on October 11, 1970, he made his film debut in Jang Jin’s 1998 black comedy “The Happenings” and has since had a prolific career in theater, films and television dramas, including “You’re All Surrounded” (2014) and “Romantic Doctor Kim” (2016). Im Won Hee also has appeared on many popular variety shows, including “Law of the Jungle in Micronesia” (2013-2014), “Law of the Jungle in Borneo” (2014), “I Am a Man” (2014), “Real Men Season 2” (2015) and “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator” (2015). More recently, he has appeared in the drama “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017), as well as the movie “Snatch Up” (2018). He also starred in the series “Wok of Love” in 2018, for which he won the Best Supporting Actor prize at the same year’s SBS Drama Awards. In 2019, he will appear in the drama “Melting Me Softly” and the movie “Astronomy.”

Im Won Hee

Lee Ha Na is a South Korean actress. Born on September 23, 1982, she made her acting debut in the 2006 television drama “Alone in Love,” for which she won the New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards. She went on to star in other popular films and television dramas, including “Triple” “King of High School” (2014) and “Unkind Women” (2015) and “Voice” (2017). Lee Ha Na’s father is composer Lee Dae Heon.

Lee Ha Na

Jung Eun Pyo is an award-winning South Korean actor. He was born on March 27, 1966 in Gokseong County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea and made his acting debut in 1990. Active both on stage and on screen, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “Le Grand Chef” (2007), “Jewel in the Crown” (2010), “Incarnation of Money” (2013), “Fated to Love You” (2014), and “The Flower in Prison” (2016).

Jung Eun Pyo

Kim Sang Ho is a South Korean character actor who is instantly recognizable from his signature bald head and side curls. Born on July 24, 1970, he began his acting career in theater in 1996 before branching into films and television dramas. Some of his recent roles include “Wonderful Days” (2014), “Doctor Stranger” (2014) and “D-Day” (2015), as well as the film “Proof of Innocence” (2016).

Kim Sang Ho

Jung Jin is a South Korean actor. He was born on August 4, 1976 and made his acting debut in 2002. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “Le Grand Chef” (2007), “Strongest Chil Woo” (2008), “Inspiring Generation” (2014), and “Black Knight” (2017).

Jung Jin

A rising star in the culinary world, Seong Chan (Kim Kang Woo) has the talent and ambition to become one of the greatest chefs of his time. But when a competition to head a world-class restaurant ends in tragedy, he gives up his life in the limelight to lead a simpler life. Moving to a small rural town, Seong Chan spends his days working as a farmer, selling his vegetables at the local market, and looking after his ailing grandfather.

Content with his new life, Seong Chan rarely thinks of returning to the fast-paced world of a master chef. But when a nationwide cooking competition offers him the chance to take on his long-time rival, Bong Joo (Im Won Hee), and restore his honor, Seong Chan can’t say no. Assembling an unexpected crew of seeming misfits to assist him, Seong Chan prepares for the battle of a lifetime, with the hopes of winning the title of heir to the last Royal Chef of the Joseon Dynasty.

Soon back in the spotlight, Seong Chan and his team are faced with opposition on every side, as top-notch teams from around the country assemble to fight for the coveted title. As the competition heats up, Seong Chan must find a way to stay focused, a task proving even more difficult after a long-buried family secret comes to light. Will this brilliant chef find a way to overcome the obstacles before him or will the heat of the kitchen prove to be too much?

Based on the manhwa, “Sikgaek” by Huh Young Man, “Le Grand Chef” is a dramatic 2007 film directed by Jeon Yun Su.

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