{"id":251474,"date":"2026-03-19T17:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/03\/19\/chef-im-seong-geun-announces-exciting\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:24:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:24:01","slug":"chef-im-seong-geun-announces-exciting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/food\/2026\/03\/19\/chef-im-seong-geun-announces-exciting\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Im Seong-geun Announces Exciting Opening of New Restaurant: What to Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Translation result.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/03\/CP-2023-0088\/image-871b0b29-19be-4cf6-ab9e-6542a775bceb.jpeg\" alt=\"&nbsp;Lim Sung-geun Channel\" \/><figcaption>&nbsp;Lim Sung-geun Channel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> [Photo: Im Seong-geun \/ Herald Muse] Chef Im Seong-geun has started interior renovations as he prepares to open his restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Chef Im posted on the 19th, \u201cSome of you have been asking about the Jjageuli House opening, so here\u2019s a quick update,\u201d adding, \u201cWe received occupancy approval for the building yesterday and have begun the interior work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He apologized for the long delay and promised to use the extra time to prepare thoroughly so he can welcome guests soon with excellent food and top-notch service.<\/p>\n<p>He also said he plans to post photos of the interior progress from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he\u2019s recruiting staff and is encouraging applicants who live near Paju and Ilsan to apply.<\/p>\n<p>In a newly released video, Chef Im said, \u201cIt\u2019s been a while. We finally got the completion permit and have started the interior work,\u201d and vowed, \u201cAfter such a long wait, we\u2019ll do everything we can to serve you the best food.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Chef Im attracted attention after finishing among the final seven on Netflix\u2019s reality series Black &amp; White Chefs 2.<\/p>\n<p>But he ignited controversy after revealing on his YouTube channel that he had been penalized three times in the past for driving under the influence.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent reports added two traffic violations from 1998 and 1999 and noted a fine for a mutual assault incident, which intensified criticism.<\/p>\n<p>With his broadcasting activities effectively limited, observers are watching to see whether Chef Im can rebuild public trust through his restaurant opening.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<b>Below is Chef Im\u2019s full statement.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hello. I\u2019m Im Seong-geun.<\/p>\n<p>Some of you have been asking about the Jjageuli House opening,<\/p>\n<p>so I wanted to share a brief update.<\/p>\n<p>We received occupancy approval for the building yesterday,<\/p>\n<p>and we have started the interior work.<\/p>\n<p>I apologize for the long delay in opening.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll use the extra time to prepare even more diligently<\/p>\n<p>and will greet you soon with great food and the best service.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll also share photos of the interior progress from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re hiring people to join our team.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re recruiting \u25cb\u25cb front-of-house and \u25cb\u25cb kitchen staff,<\/p>\n<p>and we welcome applicants who live near Paju and Ilsan.<\/p>\n<p>If you send your resume,<\/p>\n<p>we will review it and contact you.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you with delicious jjageuli.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chef Im Sung-keun announces the start of 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