Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (2010): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle is a 2010 comedy directed by Baek Dong-hoon, starring Jin Goo as Seong-chan, Kim Jung-eun and Choo Ja-hyun. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Stream it on Hoopla and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Baek Dong-hoon
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Lotte Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle About?
The premise of Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Korean president visits Japan and clashes with the prime minister, claiming kimchi is Japanese, sparking a dispute. Back home he launches a globalization push for kimchi, centered on a national contest. Siblings Jang‑eun (Kim Jung‑Eun) and brother Sung‑Chan (Jin Goo) enter the contest, their mother’s kimchi recipe turning pride into a showdown.
Where to Watch Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle
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Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle Cast & Characters
Jin Goo leads the cast as Seong-chan, with Kim Jung-eun as Jang-eun and Choo Ja-hyun as Seong-chan's mother. Directed by Baek Dong-hoon; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Baek Dong-hoon
- Jin Goo as Seong-chan
- Kim Jung-eun as Jang-eun
- Choo Ja-hyun as Seong-chan's mother
- Son Hee-soon as First lady
Also Starring in Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle
· 18 more- Choi Young
- Wang Ji-hye Jin-soo
- Lee Bo-hee Soo-hyang
- Lee Eun-mi Sweet potato pretty girl
- Han Young-su Salt
- Kim Yeong-ok
- Choi Jong-won
- Lee Byung-joon
- Sung Ji-ru
- Park Gil-su
- Lee Kan-hee
- Baek Jin-ki
- Han Kuk-jin
- Shin Yu-ju
- Kim In-woo
- Kim Young-woong
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Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle Plot Summary
What happens in Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a state visit to Japan, a heated clash unfolds between the Korean president and the Japanese prime minister over the origins of kimchi, with the Japanese prime minister claiming it as an original Japanese dish. The Korean leader is determined not to let the claim go unchallenged and vows to promote kimchi globally as a Korean invention. Upon returning home, he announces a national “Kimchi Contest” to reinforce Korea’s claim and to rally the nation around its iconic dish.
Full summary
The whole story of Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle, scene by scene
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle Box Office
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- International
- $2.9M
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Kim-chi-jeon-jaeng” and “식객 2 - 김치전쟁”.
- Also known as
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- Kim-chi-jeon-jaeng
- 식객 2 - 김치전쟁
- 식객2
- 食客 ２
- השף הגדול 2: קרב הקימצ'י
- Mesterszakács 2: A kimcsi csata
- 食客2：泡菜战争
- 食客2 優しいキムチの作り方
- บิ๊กกุ๊กศึกโลกันตร์ 2 ประลองกิมจิ
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Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle released?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle was released on January 28, 2010.
Who directed Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle was directed by Baek Dong-hoon.
Who is in the cast of Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle stars Jin Goo as Seong-chan, Kim Jung-eun as Jang-eun and Choo Ja-hyun as Seong-chan's mother, among 22 credited actors.
Where can I watch Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle?
In the US, Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle is streaming on Hoopla, Plex and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle make at the box office?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Does Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle have a post-credit scene?
No. Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle in?
The original language of Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle is Korean.
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