CJ E&M’s Street Food Fighter Debuts on tvN

Street Food Fighter, a new culinary-themed variety show, has begun airing every Monday on CJ E&M’s flagship channel tvN in South Korea.

Presented by celebrity chef and restaurateur Baek Jong-won, Street Food Fighter explores hidden street food trends around the globe while also telling the story behind the food and culture. The first episode saw Jong-won travel to Cheongdu, China, where he shined a spotlight on Sichuan-style cuisine.

Park Hee-yeon, producer, remarked: “Street Food Fighter will introduce intriguing stories behind the origins and traditions of different global street foods around the world. Baek’s verbal depiction combined with the colorful footage will create an immersive experience for viewers as if they are actually experiencing the local atmosphere firsthand.”