Baek Jong-won Returns to Korea After 2 Months Abroad: A Prelude to His TV Comeback?

Renowned culinary researcher and television personality Baek Jong-won has returned to South Korea after approximately two months of overseas activities. He arrived back in the country on the 5th, returning from the United States.

During his extensive stay abroad, which included visits to Thailand, Taiwan, China, and the US, Baek engaged in discussions regarding business-to-business (B2B) sauce supply and global food consulting aimed at launching Korean menus internationally.

He had been scheduled to appear as a witness at a National Assembly inspection but submitted a letter of non-attendance citing his overseas commitments. His return comes amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his company, Theborn Korea, which faced police investigations in September for alleged violations including misrepresentation of origin, price inflation, and breaches of agricultural land law.

Meanwhile, anticipation is building for his upcoming television appearances, including MBC's 'Chef of the Antarctic,' Netflix's 'Cook at All Costs' Season 2, and tvN's 'Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant' Season 3, fueling speculation that his return is indeed geared towards his broadcast comeback.

Fans expressed their excitement for Baek Jong-won's return, with comments like 'Welcome back, Chef Baek!', 'Looking forward to your new shows!', and 'Glad to hear you completed your overseas activities successfully.'