---
title: "Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/le-grand-chef-2-kimchi-battle-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72857
imdb_id: "tt1687241"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/le-grand-chef-2-kimchi-battle-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (also known as Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Wars).
Year: 2010.
Country: South Korea.
Release Date: January 28, 2010.
Genre: Comedy, Food, Drama.
Duration: 1h 58m (TMDB) / 1 hr. 59 min (MyDramaList).
Director: Dong-hoon Baek.
Cast: Kim Jung-eun, Jin Goo, Jin-Ki Baek, Lee Bo-hee, Lee Byung-joon.
Plot elements:
Korean president visits Japanese Prime Minister; debate over kimchi origins (Japanese PM claims it's Japanese).
Korean president organizes a nationwide "Kimchi Contest."
A talented chef battles her stepbrother in a government-sponsored cooking contest.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Baek Dong-hoon, Kim Gil-hyeong
- **Networks / Studios**: Lotte Entertainment, M-Line Distribution, Yedang Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Jung-eun** as *Jang-eun*
- **Jin Goo** as *Seong-chan*
- **Wang Ji-hye** as *Jin-soo*
- **Lee Bo-hee** as *Soo-hyang*
- **Choi Jong-won** as *Ja-woon*
- **Lee Byung-joon** as *Cho Dong-hee*
- **Sung Ji-ru** as *Yeo-sang*
- **Kim Yeong-ok** as *Yeo-sang's mother*
- **Choo Ja-hyun** as *Seong-chan's mother*
- **Park Gil-su** as *Director Kim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle online?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle worth watching?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle and when was it released?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 2010. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle?
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle was directed by Baek Dong-hoon, Kim Gil-hyeong.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72857)
- [Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Grand_Chef_2%3A_Kimchi_Battle)
- [Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (2010) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72857/cast)
- [Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/814-le-grand-chef-2-kimchi-battle/cast)
- [Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (2010) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1687241/)
- [Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Le_Grand_Chef_2:_Kimchi_Battle)

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