"Paldo Myeongin Cooking War" LG HelloVision Premieres Original Variety Show 'War of Knives'

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] LG HelloVision is launching a new original variety show, "War of Knives."

LG HelloVision announced that "War of Knives" will premiere on regional channels at 9:50 PM on the 8th. The show was co-planned and produced with tvN STORY and will also be available on the tvN STORY channel.

"War of Knives" features master chefs representing all regions of Korea competing in cooking battles. Eight masters representing Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Jeju, and North Korea will participate in 4-on-4 team battles. The masters use local specialties to present a table setting full of regional flavors. Notably, this is the first production directed by PD Hyun Don, known for "Korean Food Battle," since joining LG HelloVision. The MCs are comedian Lee Youngja, broadcaster Do Kyungwan, and singer Lee Chanwon.

The first episode features a cooking battle themed "Mom's Table." The masters completed a hearty Korean meal using regional specialties within 30 minutes. Former basketball coach Heo Jae appeared as a special guest. "War of Knives" will air every Monday night. LG HelloVision is promoting the "Oguogu (5959) Strategy," scheduling five original contents on regional channels from Monday to Friday at 5 PM and 9 PM.

Park Hyunwoo, head of LG HelloVision Content Production Center, said, "War of Knives is an authentic food variety show that introduces diverse ingredients from all over the country and widely promotes local flavors," adding, "We expect the intense real battles between masters and their warm and witty talk to captivate viewers' hearts."

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