Im Sung Geun
- Name: Im Sung Geun
- Native name: 임성근
- Also Known as: Lim Sung Geun, Lim Seung Geun, Im Seung Geun, Im Sung Keun, Lim Sung Keun, Lim Seung Keun, Im Seung Keun
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: July 29, 1967
- Age: 58
He had a difficult childhood as he was raised by a single mother and was the youngest sibling. So, during middle school, he ran away from the countryside and worked in a professional kitchen, washing dishes and preparing food. He returned home after 6 months, graduated from middle school, but then ran away again.
After establishing himself as a chef, he dedicated himself exclusively to Korean cuisine at many restaurants, building his career. As a result, he became a Master Chef at the age of 44. He is considered a top-tier Korean cuisine expert with 40 years of experience. He has received multiple awards from the government and has been part of several organizations like the Korean Chef's Association, among many more.
(Source: kisskh) Edit Biography
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2025, 13 eps
[Contestant / White Spoon Chef]
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
|
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 175 eps
(Ep. 327)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
|
Korean Food War: Global Masters
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
[Mentor - Team Seoul]
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
|
Mr. House Husband Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 475 eps
(Ep. 232)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
|
Korean Food War Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
[Contestant]
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
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