6 Times Your Favourite Korean Stars Cooked Up A Storm In The Kitchen

K-pop may reign supreme on global charts, but behind the glossy music videos and high-octane choreography, many of your favourite Korean stars are surprisingly at home in the kitchen. From sizzling hotplates on variety shows to quiet moments of cooking catharsis, the intersection of celebrity and cuisine has become a deliciously watchable genre of its own.

Whether it’s rustling up comfort food for friends or running an actual restaurant for a few weeks, these shows offer more than just recipes—they serve up personality, camaraderie, and the occasional kitchen disaster. Here are six standout moments where Korean celebrities truly cooked up a storm.

Kian’s Bizarre B&B

Jin from BTS joined Kian’s Bizarre B&B, offering a comforting presence and his signature culinary creativity. He experimented boldly, adding ssamjang to deepen a doenjang jjigae broth and even trying his hand at Indian-style curry. What truly made fans go wild was his use of his hands to eat curry, showing deep respect and curiosity for the culture.

Jinny’s Kitchen

Set against the turquoise waters of Bacalar, Mexico, Jinny’s Kitchen became the unlikely stage for BTS’s V to swap mics for mandolins. Tasked with preparing street food staples like kimbap and fried treats, V charmed fans with his soft-spoken diligence, culinary bloopers, and boyish enthusiasm. As the lowest-ranking intern, every triumph, like mastering the fryer, felt especially rewarding, offering a glimpse of vulnerability rarely seen on stage.

BLACKPINK House

BLACKPINK House may have been a pastel dreamscape of these world-famous stars hanging out, but it also delivered adorable moments in the kitchen. Rosé’s intuitive cooking, along with Jennie and Jisoo bringing flair and fun to the table. The group's maknae, Lisa, brought out a healthy dose of enthusiastic chaos. It wasn’t gourmet, but it was genuine. Additionally, Jennie appeared on the finale of My Name Is Gabriel as Maria, cooking and serving dishes as a guesthouse owner in Italy.

I Live Alone

Hwasa’s solo segments on I Live Alone are iconic for many reasons—not least her unapologetically indulgent food choices. Her homemade jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) sparked an online craze, with fans rushing to replicate her viral recipe. Watching her cook is saucy, soulful, and utterly authentic. No frills, just flavour and confidence.

Youn’s Kitchen

Before V joined the kitchen crew, Youn’s Kitchen laid the foundation, with Park Seo Joon and Jung Yu Mi learning the ropes in a real Korean restaurant abroad. From slicing vegetables with surgical precision to calming hangry tourists, the duo proved they could deliver more than just good looks and acting chops. Their teamwork, guided by the legendary Youn Yuh-jung, was a recipe for success.

Hyori’s Homestay Season 2

On Jeju Island’s shores, Yoona embraced life as a homestay helper with unexpected flair. In Hyori’s Homestay Season 2, she whipped up a range of comfort dishes, from bulgogi and dumplings to braised pork ribs and golden waffles. Her cooking exuded warmth and thoughtfulness, offering nourishment not just to guests, but to viewers, too.

These shows prove that when idols and actors trade their mics for spatulas, the kitchen turns into prime-time magic. From midnight noodle hacks to curry experiments gone delightfully sideways, it’s clear: K-celebs don’t just serve looks, they serve legit flavour.