Edward Lee Reveals 'Black & White Chef' Behind-the-Scenes on 'My Little Old Boy', Says 'My Life Changed'

Chef Edward Lee appeared as a special MC on the SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy' (hereinafter 'Mom's Diary'), captivating viewers with his witty remarks.

On this day, Edward Lee prepared and served soy bean paste stew himself, and shared his feelings about being selected as the head chef for the recent APEC Summit, along with behind-the-scenes stories from his appearance on 'Black & White Chef', drawing significant attention.

Regarding his selection as the head chef for the APEC Summit, Edward Lee stated, "It was a tremendous honor. I wanted to showcase Korean cuisine at such an important global event." He added, "I wanted to present both traditional and innovative Korean dishes, utilizing Korean ingredients in a global context."

Notably, Edward Lee, who gained public recognition as the 'Black & White Chef', was initially offered a role as a judge. When Seo Jang-hoon asked, "Weren't you disappointed when you were later asked to appear as a contestant?", he replied, "Honestly, a little," revealing the behind-the-scenes story.

Edward Lee chuckled as he shared, "Initially, they contacted me via email and asked if I spoke Korean well. I said yes, but then during a video call, I admitted I wasn't fluent. That's how I ended up appearing as a contestant."

He further expressed his satisfaction, saying, "My life truly changed after appearing on 'Black & White Chef'. I am so grateful and feel I am living a wonderful life." Seo Jang-hoon agreed, remarking, "Appearing as a contestant was a much better choice than being a judge," to which Edward Lee nodded in affirmation.

Netizens who watched the broadcast commented, "Thanks to Chef Edward Lee, we've taken another step towards the globalization of Korean food!", "I've been a fan since 'Black & White Chef', and it's great and fun to see him on 'My Little Old Boy'", and "It's truly a life-changing drama! I'll continue to support you."