Monk Seon-jae's Uncle-Nephew Connection with BTOB's Lee Chang-sub Shines in 'Chef's Table 2'

Monk Seon-jae, a featured chef in Netflix's variety show 'Chef's Table: The Pastry Battle 2' (hereafter 'Chef's Table 2'), is garnering attention not only for his culinary prowess but also for the rekindled revelation that his nephew is Lee Chang-sub, a member of the popular K-pop group BTOB.

'Chef's Table 2,' which premiered on the 16th, showcases a fierce cooking competition between renowned star chefs, divided into 'White Chefs' and 'Black Chefs.' Monk Seon-jae, Korea's first master of temple cuisine, joined the White Chef lineup this season. He left a strong impression on viewers and judges alike with his flawless technique and profound culinary depth, earning high praise.

As Monk Seon-jae's presence grows, his past revelation about Lee Chang-sub being his nephew has resurfaced. This connection was first revealed on the MBC variety show 'Sebang: All the World's Broadcasts' (hereafter 'Sebang') in August 2017. During the show, cast members participated in a temple cuisine competition as part of a collaboration with a Buddhist TV program, where Monk Seon-jae appeared as a judge and culinary mentor.

Monk Seon-jae meticulously tasted and evaluated each member's dish with sincere feedback. A particularly amusing moment occurred when Henry, with his signature charm, fed his dish directly to the monk, eliciting laughter. Monk Seon-jae, playfully questioning Henry's name, remarked, "Were you the child who made people go wild?" to which Henry shyly burst into laughter.

Later, Monk Seon-jae surprised the cast by stating, "My nephew is also a singer." When it was revealed that the nephew was indeed BTOB's Lee Chang-sub, the members expressed their admiration for the unexpected connection. The resemblance between Monk Seon-jae and Lee Chang-sub also drew attention.

Monk Seon-jae's deep culinary world and human charm presented in 'Chef's Table 2' have left a lasting impression on viewers, leading to renewed interest in his past television appearances and family connections.

Korean netizens have flooded online communities with comments such as, 'Master Seon-jae's cooking skills are truly amazing!', 'He's Lee Chang-sub's uncle? They kind of look alike... genetics really can't be hidden,' and 'Chef's Table 2 is so fun! Cheering for Master Seon-jae!' expressing their support for his performance.