Season 2 aired on Sundays at 19:40 (KST) from May 26 to November 10, 2024. For this season, Baek Jong-won and Ahn Bo-hyun returned, together with new cast members Lee Soo-geun, Heo Kyung-hwan and Go Kyung-pyo.[3]
Overview
The Backpacker Chef is a cooking entertainment program that challenges the extreme mission of improvising a customized food within a limited time in an unfamiliar place to the customer. Cast members leave with only one backpack containing a variety of kitchen tools and ingredients, and present instant catering for unfamiliar guests at the venue of the day.[4]
In the first season, Backpacker Chefs went on 18 different business trips and cooked for 3078 people, preparing more than 100 different dishes.[5]
"Feeling good, Tasty and Resort food" from famous holiday place (Hawaii, Ganmun-ri, Jeollanam-do, Bali, Da Nang, Maldives, Okinawa, Hainan, and Boracay) for 300 Airport Workers during the busiest Holiday month.
"Tornado Kick, "Knifehand Strike" and "Hammer Smash" for 28 Students of the first children Taekwondo Demonstraion team before the National Liberation Day of Korea event.
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
^Heo Kyung-hwan would eventually joined the main cast later on in the season 2.
^Kim Min-jong who appeared as a cameo in this episode, returned as guest cast on episode 22
^Go Kyung-pyo did not attend the filming due to the filming of his drama.
^DinDin became temporary assistant chef in this episode.
^The location was previously visited by Baek Jong-won 5 years ago on High School Lunch Cook-off.
^Episode 11 originally scheduled to aired one week early and so on until episode 20, but later was postponed due to 2024 Paris Olympics.
^Ahn Bo-hyun did not attend the filming due to the filming of his drama.
^Kim Min-jong once appeared as a cameo in the episode 3 of Season 2.
References
^Jo Ji-young (April 25, 2022). "[공식] 백종원X오대환X안보현X딘딘, tvN 새 예능 '백패커'로 뭉쳤다..5월 26일 첫방송" [[Official] Baek Jong-won X Oh Dae-hwan X Ahn Bo-hyeon X Din-Din, united in tvN's new entertainment show 'Backpacker'.. First broadcast on May 26th] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via Naver.
^Choi Hee-jae (May 16, 2022). "백종원→안보현, '백패커' 메인포스터 공개…26일 첫 방송" [Baek Jong-won → Ahn Bo-hyun, 'Backpacker' main poster released... First broadcast on the 26th] (in Korean). Sports News. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via Naver.
^Choi Hee-jae (May 26, 2024). "'백패커2' 오늘(26일) 신고식…PD "일 잘하는 멤버만 모였다"" ['The Backpacker Chef 2' to begin today (26th)... PD "We've gathered only the members who can do work well"] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved May 26, 2024 – via Naver.
^Park Yoon-jin (May 6, 2022). "이 가방과 함께라면…백종원 '백패커', 티저 영상 공개" [With this bag... Baek Jong-won's 'Backpacker' teaser video released] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Kyung-hee (May 27, 2022). "안보현, 23kg 백팩 챙기며 씨름부 아이들의 마음 이해 (백패커))" [Ahn Bo-hyun, carrying a 23kg backpack and understanding the hearts of children in the wrestling club (backpacker)] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Kyung-hee (June 3, 2022). "'백패커' 백종원도 진땀 흘린 비건 요리.. 딘딘도 인정한 '섹시남'(종합)" ['Backpacker' Baek Jong-won sweated vegan cuisine... 'Sexy man' recognized by DinDin (comprehensive)] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Se-yeon (June 9, 2022). "'백패커' 기상선 직원 위한 다국적 파티 성공.. 딘딘 "고든 램지도 힘들 것"(종합)" ['Backpacker' multinational party success for meteorological staff.. DinDin "Gordon Ram too will be difficult" (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Se-yeon (June 16, 2022). "'백패커' 백종원, 30년 전 초심 찾았다.. 포천 군부대 300인분 저녁 식사 준비 성공(종합)" ['Backpacker' Baek Jong-won, 30 years ago found his original intentions.. Successfully prepared a dinner for 300 people at the Pocheon military base (comprehensive)] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^"'백패커' 백종원, 김동준과 1년 만에 재회에 눈물…400인분 철판 스테이크 大성공! [Oh!쎈 종합]" ['Backpacker' Baek Jong-won and Kim Dong-jun in tears at reunion after a year... Great success with 400 servings of teppanyaki steak!] (in Korean). OSEN. June 23, 2022. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jang Woo-young (June 30, 2022). "'백패커' 안보현 "제주도만 오면 날씨 흐려"..저주의 사나이 [Oh!쎈 종합]" ['Backpacker' Ahn Bo-hyeon "The weather is cloudy when you come to Jeju Island"..The Cursed Man] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee So-yeon (July 7, 2022). "백종원, '보양식' 주문에 당황 "자극적인 음식 전문인데.."(백패커)" [Baek Jong-won, embarrassed by ordering 'Health food' "It specializes in stimulating food.." (Backpacker)] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Se-bin (July 14, 2022). "'백패커' 캠프 험프리스 출장…500인분 한식 요리 주문한 의뢰인은?" ['Backpacker' Camp Humphreys... Who ordered Korean food for 500 people?] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Jun-seok (July 21, 2022). "'백패커' 캠프 험프리스 출장…500인분 한식 요리 주문한 의뢰인은?" [Baek Jong-won's Korean food, 500 Americans also 'recognized'... Another great success ('Backpacker') [Overall]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Jun-seok (July 28, 2022). "백종원, 예비소방관 250명 위한 '시원한 맛' 대접..100% 대만족('백패커')[종합]" [Baek Jong-won, 'cool taste' treat for 250 reserve firefighters..100% satisfied ('backpacker') [General]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 28, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Naver.
^Seo Yuna (August 5, 2022). ""자신 없어" 백종원 저염식 도전, 3남매에 해주는 레시피 대방출(백패커)[어제TV]" ["I’m not confident" Baek Jong-won’s low-salt diet challenge, recipe for 3 siblings released (backpacker) [Yesterday TV]] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Se-yeon (August 11, 2022). "'백패커' 백종원, 수제자 앤디 깜짝 등장하자 화색 "신혼여행 갔다 왔어?"" ['Backpacker' Baek Jong-won, when his student Andy made a surprise appearance, he said, "Have you been on a honeymoon?"] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Naver.
^Woo Bin (August 19, 2022). "[종합] 백종원, 청송교도소 行 →출소 느낌으로 두부까지…교도관 위한 '고단백' 요리 ('백패커')" [[General] Baek Jong-won, Cheongsong Prison 行 → Tofu with the feeling of being released… 'High-protein' dishes for prison guards ('backpackers')] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on August 27, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Guen-hee (August 26, 2022). "백종원, "부산체고에 '시즈닝 치킨+통삼겹살' 제공"… 美친 치팅데이 ('백패커')" [Baek Jong-won, “Seasoned chicken + whole pork belly provided to Busan Chego”… Crazy Cheat Day ('Backpacker')] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on August 27, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jeon Ha-na (September 1, 2022). ""해군의 백종원이 되고 싶다" '백패커' 백종원, 한산도함에 '퓨전 한식' 전수(종합)" ["I want to become Baek Jong-won of the Navy" 'Backpacker' Baek Jong-won, passing on 'fusion Korean food' to Hansandoham (comprehensive)] (in Korean). Herald POP. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jeon Ha-na (September 8, 2022). "'백패커' 백종원, 할머니 입맛 저격 MZ 푸드 성공…새로운 경험 선물(종합)" ['Backpacker' Baek Jong-won succeeds in MZ food sniping his grandmother's taste... New experience gift (comprehensive)] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^Baek Min-kyung (September 8, 2022). "할머니 화가, 백종원→안보현에 "미남들이라 못 쳐다 봐" (백패커)" [Grandmother painter, Baek Jong-won → Ahn Bo-hyun, "You can't look at me because they're handsome" (Backpacker)] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Jung-soo (September 15, 2022). "[종합] '백패커' 백종원, 최초 배식 실패 위기→셰프고 학생 위한 '특강 준비'" [[General] 'Backpacker' Baek Jong-won, the first meal failure crisis → 'Special lecture preparation' for chef high school students] (in Korean). Maeil Economic Daily. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Ji-hyun (September 15, 2022). "백종원, 30분 배식시간 미뤄 결국 성공 "셰프고라 심사받는 느낌" ('백패커')[종합]" [Jong-won Baek, delayed the delivery time by 30 minutes and eventually succeeded "I feel like I'm being judged by a chef" ('Backpacker')[General]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved September 15, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Ha-na (September 23, 2022). "백종원→양세형, 암센터 수술실 의료진 위한 '슈퍼푸드' 출장 요리(종합)" [Baek Jong-won → Yang Se-hyeong, 'Superfood' catering for medical staff in the operating room of the cancer center (comprehensive)] (in Korean). News 1. Retrieved September 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Baek Min-kyung (September 30, 2022). "백종원, 파브리에 답답함 폭발 "파인 다이닝 셰프라 느려" (백패커)[전일야화]" [Baek Jong-won, Fabry's frustration explosion "I'm a fine dining chef, I'm slow" (Backpacker) [All Night]] (in Korean). Exports News. Retrieved September 30, 2022 – via Naver.
^Cho Tae-young (October 7, 2022). "백패커, 대망의 '마지막 여정'…백종원·오대환·안보현·딘딘의 힐링 캠핑" [Backpackers, the long-awaited 'last journey'... Healing Camping by Baek Jong-won, Oh Dae-hwan, Ahn Bo-hyun, and Din-Din] (in Korean). Edaily. Retrieved October 7, 2022 – via Naver.
^This is the first season to have more than 20 episodes and to not have the cast members cooking foods for themselves.
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