{"id":5106,"date":"2026-02-11T06:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5106"},"modified":"2026-02-11T06:05:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:05:20","slug":"baek-jong-won-challenges-french-diners-with-hanjan-kogi-jib-in-lyon-france-declaring-its-a-meat-battle-with-korean-hanjan-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5106","title":{"rendered":"Baek Jong-won Challenges French Diners with &#8216;Hanjan Kogi-jib&#8217; in Lyon, France, Declaring &#8216;It&#8217;s a Meat Battle with Korean Hanjan Culture&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"tvN 'Business Challenge: Baeksajang3' broadcast capture\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0210\/1770731227579098.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Celebrity chef Baek Jong-won has opened a barbecue restaurant in Lyon, France, aiming to showcase Korea&#8217;s unique &#8220;hanjan&#8221; dining culture.<\/p>\n<p>The premiere of tvN&#8217;s &#8216;Business Challenge: Baeksajang3,&#8217; broadcast on the 10th, followed Baek Jong-won, Lee Jang-woo, Yuri, Yoon Si-yoon, and John Park as they launched the restaurant in Lyon, often called the &#8220;culinary capital.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During an inspection of the establishment, Baek praised the open kitchen concept for its appeal but expressed concerns, stating, &#8220;This will likely be the most challenging location this season. To successfully introduce a new Korean restaurant to locals, we must select a menu that minimizes resistance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"tvN 'Business Challenge: Baeksajang3' broadcast capture\" height=\"1247\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0210\/1770731249667832.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He concluded, &#8220;Ultimately, it&#8217;s about the meat. We must focus on meat dishes,&#8221; leading to the decision to open a barbecue spot.<\/p>\n<p>Baek also acknowledged the evolving perceptions of Korean cuisine overseas, urging the team to consider &#8220;bold and unconventional dishes instead of predictable ones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lee Jang-woo concurred, emphasizing the need for a unique &#8220;kick&#8221; for their restaurant. Baek highlighted the &#8220;Korean culture of grilling and sharing meat on a pan&#8221; as their core concept.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"tvN 'Business Challenge: Baeksajang3' broadcast capture\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0210\/1770731260353915.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When John Park inquired if only one dish would be served daily, Baek mentioned considering samgyeopsal, spicy samgyeopsal, dak-galbi, and bulgogi as potential options.<\/p>\n<p>After deliberation, Baek decided, &#8220;For the first day, we should go with samgyeopsal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Following a trip to the market, Baek prepared the dish with pork belly, garlic, onion, seasoned green onions, fried eggs, and rice cakes, completing the hanjan meal.<\/p>\n<p>Image source: tvN &#8216;Business Challenge: Baeksajang3&#8217; broadcast capture<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrity chef Baek Jong-won has opened a barbecue restaurant in Lyon, France, aiming to showcase Korea&#8217;s unique &#8220;hanjan&#8221; dining culture. 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