
The long-awaited story and recipes of Seong-jun Kwon, the champion chef and the winner of Culinary Class Wars.
This is the story of an ordinary high school student who could barely handle a knife but dared to dream of becoming a chef. He earned a place at ALMA, Italy’s most prestigious culinary school, trained in several Michelin 2- and 3-star restaurants, and eventually became an owner-chef. This book reveals the countless challenges he faced, the emotions he carried, and the recipes shaped through his hands and experiences.
In the global cooking competition series where he won first place among 100 chefs, he began as an underdog known as the “black-spoon” chef, yet overcame privileged competitors and rose to the top, claiming the spotlight through his own effort, determination, and skill.
His journey from a student without dreams to a chef who defeated world-class rivals reminds us of the passion and beauty of authentic Italian cuisine and the relentless spirit required in the culinary world. Through his mantra, “Mai Paura” (Don’t be afraid), he endured every challenge, proving that courage and persistence can lead to extraordinary achievements.
● Paperback: 292 pages
● Language: Korean
● Dimensions:188*250*20 mm
● ISBN: 9791191994469