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The Genius Paik

The Genius Paik

Global Catering Business Challenge

2023Returning SeriesNext: Feb 243 Seasons28 Episodes8.0TMDB
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Paik Jong-won takes on a new challenge to spread his brand and K-food abroad. Will he be able to make a successful business like he does in Korea?

Created by: Lee Woo-hyung

Season 2 Episodes

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Episode 1: CEO Paik Lands On The City Of Stars

Oct 29, 2023 · 1h 31m

Before they open, CEO Paik goes to scout and finds that the restaurant is in terrible condition. After looking around, he decides to renovate it in bright yellow. Meanwhile, actor Lee Kyu Hyong joins as a new member and shows off his bartending skills. They finally open, but have a hard time attracting guests and they even let the first guest drink for free since it’s their culture to do so.

Episode 2: Bait

Nov 5, 2023 · 1h 28m

As the first day didn’t go as well as they hoped, CEO Paik decides to use free steamed eggs as bait to lure customers in. They also change the vibe by using table cloth and napkins. Meanwhile, when CEO Paik hears about opening a franchise, he absolutely refuses since the location of the restaurant isn’t satisfactory.

Episode 3: The Counter-attack Of The 5th place

Nov 12, 2023 · 1h 28m

It’s the Bantxu’s first weekend and the members are hyped. Things seem to go well, but the endless customers give John a breakdown and he ends up making several mistakes. To help, Kyu Hyong helps with the cleaning while the other members wait on the customers. But they face an even bigger problem when they run out of dishes to sell.

Episode 4: Gimbap Nightmare

Nov 19, 2023 · 1h 29m

Bantxu adds gimbap on the menu to boost sales. However, due to the different types of rice, the gimbap keeps bursting, resulting in Yu Ri’s breakdown. They try to cook the rice again, but it takes too long so they offer the waiting customers free skewers on the house. Meanwhile, a customer orders a gluten free dish which they don’t have on the menu and CEO Paik creates a new dish on the spot.

Episode 5: Branch

Nov 26, 2023 · 1h 28m

Bantxu finally places in the top three and opens a second branch and new members join to help. A Michelin star chef, Fabri joins the second branch while Bartender Hyoyeon and multilingual waiter Eric join the first branch. Kyu Hyong is sent to the kitchen while John is sent to the second branch to help out. Meanwhile, Paik will be going back and forth to keep an eye on both restaurants.

Episode 6: Manager Lee Jang Woo

Dec 3, 2023 · 1h 29m

Jang Woo finally makes his debut as a new manager. He works hard to become like Mr. Paik and achieve his business goals. To increase the sales, he even decides to change the work hours. How will Manager Jang Woo’s debut pan out? Stay tuned to find out!

Episode 7: Make 1,000 Servings A Day

Dec 10, 2023 · 1h 29m

Their mission is to have the top sales in San Sebastian. To meet their goal, they need to sell 1,000 servings today. Preparing the ingredients for 1,000 servings is not easy at all. There are thousands of people coming to the alley for pintxo pote on Thursday night. Will they be able to sell 1,000 servings smoothly?

Episode 8: One Thousand Servings, Part 2

Dec 17, 2023 · 1h 29m

As 8pm rolls around, the crowd at Bantxu increases tremendously. The staff work as fast as they can, but it is barely enough to deal with the number of customers. Their strategy to sell 1,000 servings is to have a fast turnover rate. However, with Hyoyeon manning the drinks alone, things get a little out of hand. Thankfully, Kyu Hyong joins her to help with bartending.

Episode 9: Secret Inspector

Dec 31, 2023 · 1h 28m

The members experience a mixture of emotions after a hectic night of Pintxo Pote. Their sales get revealed after their hard work. Without much time to rest, the next day comes. This time, a special guest visits both restaurants and thoroughly inspects them. Will the members be able to satisfy this secret guest? Stay tuned to find out!

Episode 10: Weekend Strategy

Jan 7, 2024 · 1h 29m

The employees worked very hard for the seventh day of business along with CEO Paik. However, after checking the sale results, CEO Paik demands a change for the increase of sales. He deploys his new strategy that perfectly fits the weekend. Will his plan bring a positive change? Stay tuned to find out!

Episode 11: Young Men’s Cart Bar

Jan 14, 2024 · 1h 29m

Jang Woo, John, and Kyu Hong passionately start their cart bar at the second branch. They introduce new menus along with a special signature menu to attract customers. The first branch suffers as the course meal serving becomes chaotic. How will the two branches of Bantxu manage? Stay tuned to find out!

Episode 12: The Law of Conservation of Crisis

Jan 21, 2024 · 1h 39m

CEO Paik and the employees worked very hard to reach a new record in sales. They get shocked by the results revealed. After learning from their mistakes from the previous day of business, the two branches use a new strategy along with new menus. However, as one branch does well, the other branch falls into crisis.

Episode 13: The Curse of Jokbal

Jan 28, 2024 · 1h 28m

The young men face a big crisis with the curse of jokbal. Even after the call with CEO Paik, the streets seem empty in front of the second branch. CEO Paik makes a big call to help out with the second branch and moves everyone over. How will things pan out with CEO Paik’s big move?

Episode 14: The Final Winning Move

Feb 4, 2024 · 1h 28m

The final day in San Sebastian has come. CEO Paik decides to run his business with everyone at the first branch. He unleashes his final strategy to break a new record in sales.

Season 2 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Genius Paik Season 2 premiere?

The Genius Paik Season 2 premiered on October 29, 2023.

How many episodes are in The Genius Paik Season 2?

The Genius Paik Season 2 has 14 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Genius Paik Season 2?

The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "CEO Paik Lands On The City Of Stars". It aired on October 29, 2023.

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