K-pop idols betting their reputation on nobodies? The chaos is CHEF'S KISS.
Season 1 • Episode 12
LatestA new type of survival show is here. Hottest stars in the industry try to find the next future stars. Stars become the fan of the future stars and try to support them. While competing one another, these future stars have to gather as much fans from the public. Which star will pick the brightest start of all? Who will the nation pick? Various stars will pay a visit to the show each week to introduce the rookies to the viewers. Stay tuned for beautiful performances and amazing talent that shines. Which celebrity will be gather the most fans for their rookie? Which rookie will be chosen by the public? The toughest competition begins now.
Production
SBS throwing BIG money at sets that scream 'we're competing with Produce 101'.
Writing
Chaotic editing that somehow makes BoA look stressed and powerful simultaneously.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired during peak survival show fatigue in Korea (2018), when audiences were drowning in Produce 101 clones—yet The Fan's 'established idol as mentor' twist briefly revived the format before viewer exhaustion won.
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