Culinary Class Wars Season 2 is a Netflix exclusive worldwide, and all 13 episodes are already out — the run started December 16, 2025 and ended with the finale on January 13, 2026.
That means there is no waiting left: you can start Season 2 today, or watch Season 1 first, from the same series page.
This post covers where to watch it, the week-by-week episode schedule, what changed from Season 1, the winner, subtitles for viewers outside Korea, and whether Season 2 is worth starting with.
Where to Watch Culinary Class Wars Season 2
| December 16, 2025 | Episodes 1–3 (premiere) |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | Episodes 4–7 |
| December 30, 2025 | Episodes 8–10 |
| January 6, 2026 | Episodes 11–12 |
| January 13, 2026 | Episode 13 (finale) |
Culinary Class Wars Season 2 streams on Netflix as an exclusive worldwide, so there is no second platform and no region split to worry about.
The season is finished: 13 episodes released over five weeks, every Tuesday at 5:00 PM KST, ending January 13, 2026.
Both seasons live on the same Netflix series page — search "Culinary Class Wars" in the app and Season 1 and Season 2 appear together.
The show comes from Studio Slam, directed by Kim Hak-min and Kim Eun-ji, with Baek Jong-won and Anh Sung-jae returning as judges and Nam Do-hyung as the narrator.
If you already finished Season 1, open Netflix and start Season 2 from episode 1; if you are new, read the Season 1 section below before deciding where to begin.
Season 2 Episode Schedule (All 13 Episodes)
Netflix dropped Season 2 in five weekly batches, always on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM KST.
| Release date (Tuesday, 5:00 PM KST) | Episodes |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | 1–3 |
| December 23, 2025 | 4–7 |
| December 30, 2025 | 8–10 |
| January 6, 2026 | 11–12 |
| January 13, 2026 | 13 (finale) |
The premiere week carried the most episodes — 1 through 3 on December 16, 2025 — and the finale landed alone on January 13, 2026.
Each episode runs about 1 hour 19 minutes, so the biggest week (four episodes, December 23) is roughly a 5-hour 15-minute block.
If you are planning a weekend watch, the December 23 batch (episodes 4–7) is the largest single sitting; the last week only has the finale left.
What Changed in Season 2 vs Season 1
Season 2 kept the core format — 100 chefs split into 80 "Black Spoon" underdogs and 20 "White Spoon" star chefs, judged blind on taste — but changed how eliminations work.
Missions now include strategic choices, eliminations run in multiple stages, and the criticized team-round format from Season 1 was reworked; there is no consecutive team round and no "release" mission.
The judges set their own bars for Season 2: Baek Jong-won stated he would score on taste only, and Anh Sung-jae said he would judge more coldly.
On MyDramaList, Season 2 holds an 8.2/10 from about 2,400 users and is widely rated better than Season 1 for fixing the criticized formats.
If you dropped Season 1 over the team rounds, the second season is the one that addressed them — that is the main reason to give the series another try.
Who Won Culinary Class Wars Season 2 (Spoiler)
The Season 2 winner is Choi Kang-rok of the White Spoons, a past MasterChef Korea Season 2 winner, and he took the ₩300,000,000 prize.
The ₩300 million prize was the same across Seasons 1 and 2.
Seven chefs reached the pre-final rounds, and the finale was a two-person cook-off on the theme of a "life in a dish" — the final two contestants’ life stories told through one plate.
The White Spoon lineup was the strongest part of the cast: Son Jong-won (Michelin 1-star), Sam Kim, Raymon Kim, Jung Ho-young, and Kim Do-yoon, the "hidden White Spoon" from Onjium.
If spoilers decide whether you watch, know that Season 1’s winner came from the underdog Black Spoons and Season 2’s from the star-chef side — the outcomes went opposite ways.
Watching from Outside Korea: Subtitles and Price
Culinary Class Wars is available on Netflix in all Netflix regions, including the US, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and Netflix carries it with English subtitles.
Dubbing options vary by region, so check the title page in your country for available audio tracks.
Netflix prices differ by country, and the exact tier price for your region was not verified for this article — check Netflix’s own pricing page before subscribing.
If you already have any Netflix plan, there is nothing extra to buy: the show is included in every subscription.
If you are starting fresh, a free-trial window or a weekend block works well, because both seasons are complete and there is no weekly wait anymore.
Season 1 Recap: What to Watch First
Season 1 premiered on Netflix on September 17, 2024, with 100 contestants and the same Tuesday-release pattern, and it remains streamable on Netflix globally.
Its winner was Kwon Sung-jun, who cooked under the mask name "Napoli Matfia" as a Black Spoon underdog.
Both seasons share one series page in the Netflix app, so switching between them takes one click.
If you have never seen the show, start with Season 1’s 12-episode run and move straight into Season 2; if you only care about the strongest cooking battles, Season 2’s revamped eliminations and White Spoon cast are the draw.
If I were starting fresh, I would wait for a free-trial window or a quiet weekend and binge Season 1 first, because the Black Spoon upset in the Season 1 finale is what makes the Season 2 judging twists land harder.
For me, the order matters more than the speed — Season 2’s rule changes reward viewers who already know which chef names to root for.
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📎 📅 Upcoming Dates — Release & Event Calendar
Sources
- Released Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 13, 2026, 13 episodes (studioslam.net)
- 13-part episode guide, finale Jan 13 2026, winner Choi Kang- (namu.wiki)
- Choi Kang-rok (White Spoon) won S2; Napoli Matfia won S1; 30 (ko.wikipedia.org)
After This: Dates Worth a Calendar Note
- All 13 episodes are out — check your Netflix series page for ‘Culinary Class Wars’ to see both seasons listed together.
- Verify current Netflix pricing for your country on Netflix’s official plans page before subscribing, as tiers change by region.
- Watch Season 1 first if you plan to follow the Season 2 cast references; Season 1 has 12 episodes.
- No Season 3 has been officially announced — treat any dated schedule claiming it as speculation.
FAQ
Q. Where can I watch Culinary Class Wars Season 2?
On Netflix, as an exclusive worldwide. All 13 episodes are out now, and both seasons sit on the same series page.
Q. When did Culinary Class Wars Season 2 end?
The finale (episode 13) dropped on January 13, 2026, after five weekly releases that started December 16, 2025.
Q. Who won Culinary Class Wars Season 2?
Choi Kang-rok of the White Spoons won the ₩300,000,000 prize in the two-person "life in a dish" finale.
Q. Does Culinary Class Wars have English subtitles?
Yes — the show is available in all Netflix regions and Netflix carries it with English subtitles; dubbing options depend on your region.
Q. Should I watch Season 1 or Season 2 first?
Start with Season 1 (premiered September 17, 2024) if you are new; if you dropped it over the team rounds, Season 2 fixed those formats and is rated higher (8.2/10 on MyDramaList).
Open Netflix, search "Culinary Class Wars," and pick your season from the same series page — everything is already out.
Cover photo: 2018 BOSS Strong cooking competition (43936997500) by U.S. Army — CC BY 2.0
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