Bake Your Dream Contestant Lineup, Bakery Guide, and Instagrams

K-Bread and K-Pastry are taking the world by storm! MBN's large-scale baking competition show, Bake Your Dream, brings together a diverse group of bakers from all over the country and abroad. From master bakers and world-renowned pastry chefs to amateur bakers with innovative recipes, a total of 72 contestants will remove their ranks and compete in this massive baking competition for the ultimate title of baking champion. The winner of Bake Your Dream will receive a cash prize of $100,000, the chance to launch a new brand, and a premium electric SUV to fuel their dream. Which pastry chef will conquer the world and spread the power of K-Bread?

Bake Your Dream Cast Information & Bakery Guide

Title: Bake Your Dream

Korean Title: 천하제빵 : 베이크 유어 드림

Genre: Reality TV, Baking, Cooking Competition

Release Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Where to Watch: KOCOWA+ | Viki | Viu

Bake Your Dream MC & Judges:

LEE DA HEE (이다희)

NOH HEE YOUNG (노희영)

The Midas Touch of the Food & Beverage Industry

Legendary Branding Expert Behind Olive Young, Bibigo, CGV, A Twosome Place, VIPS, Cheiljemyunso, & More

LEE SUK WON (이석원)

The 17th Master Baker of Korea

Youngest Head Chef of Sungsimdang Bakery

KIM NA RAE (김나래)

Executive Pastry Chef at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

First Asian Woman Named as the French Pastry Chef of the Year in 2024

MIMI (미미)

The Entertainment Industry's Most Famous Pastry Lover

KWON SUNG JUN (권성준)

Chef & Winner of Culinary Class Wars Season 1

Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 List

Meet the 72 Contestants of 'Bake Your Dream' — Full Cast Lineup, Bakery Names, Locations, and Instagrams!

01. KO JE WOOK (고제욱)

— Premium Mille-Feuille —

mille gâteaux (밀갸또)

Signature: Mille-Feuille Cake

@tranquilbilo | @mille_gateaux_

📍Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

02. KWAK DONG UK (곽동욱)

— Edison of the Baking World —

Head of Development at Green Food (그린식품)

Pastry Chef With 15 Years of Experience in R&D

Developed Lotteria's Folder Burger, Mega MGC Coffee's Cream Pies, Emart Traders' Big Meat Bake

Signature: Cheese Babka

@_uk.e

03. KOO JA HONG (구자홍)

— Baker on a Roll —

Former Competitive Canoeist

NNN Bakery (NNN베이커리)

Signature: Vanilla & Caramel Flan, Chocolate & Orange Flan

@nnn.bakery

📍Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do

04. KWON SOON SEUNG (권순승)

— iba Cup No. 1 —

Gold Medal at the iba UIBC Cup 2012, The First Korean Winner

Entree Patisserie (앙또르과자점)

Signature: Whole Wheat Campagne

@entree4060

📍Saha-gu, Busan

05. KI YONG NAM (기용남)

— Pastry Scanner —

Yummy Cake & Bread (아침을 기다리는 빵)

Signature: Baby Peach Buns

@agi_bbang

📍Buk-gu, Daegu

06. KIM GU YOUNG (김구영)

— Reply! Couple Bakery —

FABIOLAS Organic Bakery (파비올라스)

@fabiolas.co.kr

📍Siksa-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do

07. KIM KYU LYN (김규린)

— Prodigy Pâtissière —

The Youngest Contestant at 14 Years Old

Silver Medal at the 2025 Korea International Culinary & Confectionery Competition

Won 8 Awards Including the Grand Prize at the 2025 Korea World Food Championships

Signature: Black Forest Cake

08. KIM DAM HYUN (김담현)

— Chuncheon Sweeper —

Featured on SBS's Master of Living Episode 985

comme à paris (꼼아파리)

Signature: Potato Croissant

@cafe_comme.a.paris

📍Chuncheon, Gangwon-do

09. KIM MYUNG KANG (김명강)

 — A Baking Family —

Homitam (호미탐)

@homitam_bread

📍Main Branch | Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do

📍Baebang Branch | Asan, Chungcheongnam-do

📍Dunpo Branch | Asan, Chungcheongnam-do

10. KIM MYUNG JUN (김명준)

— High-End Dessert —

Contestant on TVING's The Dessert

NOTRE DON (노틀던)

@kim.myungjun_ | @notredon_official

📍Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

11. KIM SEON YONG (김선용)

— Police Pâtissier —

Served as a Police Officer for 7 Years

Chungaham Cake Seoul (청아함)

Signature: Sugar Craft Cake

@chungaham_cake

📍Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

12. KIM SI YEOP (김시엽)

— Jeju Blue Ribbon Winner —

Blue Ribbon Survey Award for 9 Consecutive Years

Bonjour Madame (봉주르마담)

Signature: Ang Butter Mille-Feuille

@bonjour_madame_jeju

📍Seogwipo, Jeju Island

13. KIM YOUNG SIK (김영식)

— Yeonnam's Butter Man —

Butter Bakery (버터 베이커리)

Signature: Double Onion Soufflé

@butterbakery.official

📍Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

14. KIM YOUNG IN (김영인)

— Creator of Briquette Bread —

1983 Bread & Baking Lab (1983브레드 & 베이킹연구소)

@1983kimyoungin | @1983bread | @1983bread_daebudo

📍Main Branch | Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do

📍Daebudo Branch | Danwon-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do

15. KIM WON GYEOM (김원겸)

— Yeouido Cowboy —

Bread Fit (브레드피트)

@bread__fit

📍Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

16. KIM EUN HEE (김은희)

— Garlic Goddess of Gwangjang Market —

Garlic Boy (갈릭보이)

Signature: Truffle Cream Garlic Bread

@garlicboy.kr

📍Gwangjang Market

📍Anguk Branch | Jongno-gu, Seoul

17. KIM IN SEOK (김인석)

— iba Cup No. 3 —

Gold Medal & Best Showpiece Award at the iba UIBC Cup of Confectioners 2025

L Born the Bread (엘본 더 브레드)

Signature: Honey Biscuit Choux

@artisan_seok | @lbornthebread

📍Dalseo-gu, Daegu

18. KIM JEONG EUN (김정은)

— Top Tier Salt Bread —

2024 Le Pain Baguette Championship 3rd Place

Bakery Mui (베이커리 무이)

Signature: Salt Bread

@bakery_mui

📍Yongsan-gu, Seoul

19. KIM JONG WOO (김종우)

— Family Steamed Buns —

Seulji Bakery (슬지제빵소)

Signature: Gomso Salt Steamed Buns

@seulji_bakery1999

📍Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do

20. KIM JI YOUNG (김지영)

— King of Baking After Work —

21. KIM JI HO (김지호)

— Croissant Crazy —

Featured on SBS Master of Living Episode 706

Salt 24 Artisan Boulangerie (솔트24)

Signature: Croissant

@salt24_artisan

📍Hyehwa Main Branch | Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

📍Bukchon Branch | Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

22. KIM JI HO (김지호)

— Yeosu Oh My Gat —

2nd Year Culinary Arts Student at Yeosu Information Science High School

Gold Medal in the Pastry Exhibition Category at the 2025 Korea International Culinary & Confectionery Competition

Signature: Gat-Kimchi Croquette

23. KIM JIN SEO (김진서)

— Bukhansan Summit Bakery —

Gold Medal in the 2020 Local Skills Competition in Chungcheongnam-do

Silver Medal in the 2020 National Skills Competition

High Ground Bakery (하이그라운드제빵소)

@sucre_jin | @highground_bakery_official

📍Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

24. KIM TAE HOON (김태훈)

— Uzbek Tandoor Bread Man —

Kim Boulangerie (킴 블랑제리)

@kimboulangerie

📍Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do

25. NA SU JI (나수지)

— Heart Maker —

General Manager of R&D at From Golden Piece (프롬골든피스)

Creator of the Golden Piece, Hart Tiramisu, and Golden Cheese

@goldenpiece_korea | @hart_tiramisu | @goldencheese_korea

📍Sold at Hyundai Department Stores | Shinsegae

26. NA YE SEUL (나예슬)

— Eccentric Pâtissière —

Naye Darak Cafe & Vintage Shop (나예다락)

@nydr_cafe_official

📍Anjung-eup, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do

27. NAM YOON KYUNG (남윤경)

— Sejong Mom's Hot Place —

Cafe Salposi (카페 살포시)

@salposi.table

📍Sejong

28. NAM JEONG SEOK (남정석)

— Culinary Pâtissier —

White Spoon Chef Contestant on Culinary Class Wars Season 1

Signature: Tomato Basil Panna Cotta

local EAT (로컬릿)

@the_local_eater

📍Oksu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Green Bowl (그린볼)

@green_bowl21

📍Gangneung, Gangwon-do

29. MOON BANG GEUL (문방글)

— Karina's PICK! —

Participant on Love After Divorce Season 6

@banglazed__

Tamnna Bakery (탐나제과)

@tamnna_jeju

📍Jeju City, Jeju Island

Bangle Cake Shop (방글)

@bangle_cake

📍Seongdong-gu, Seoul

30. PARK DOOL SUN (박둘선)

— Top Model Bakery Owner —

Bread+ (브레드플러스)

Signature: Boki Loaf

@parkdoolsun_tov_breadplus

📍Naju, Jeollanam-do

31. PARK MYUNG SOO (박명수)

— Jeonju's Top 3 Bakery —

Mom’s Bread (맘스브레드)

@momsbread1 | @momsbread_songchun

📍Hyoja Main Branch | Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

📍Songcheon Branch | Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

32. BANG JUN HO (방준호)

— Jamsil's 10,000-Layer Man —

Rêve Doux (레브두)

Signature: 10,000-Layer Croissant

@revedoux_seoul

📍Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

33. SEO YONG SEOK (서용석)

— Super DNA —

Featured on SBS's Master of Living Episode 981

Maison Alice (메종알리스)

Signature: Baguette

@maisonalice17

📍Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

34. SUNG MIN SOO (성민수)

— Cannoli Prince —

Former Main Dessert Chef of 10 Corso Como

TRESSED Dessert Cafe (트레스드)

Signature: K-Cannoli

@cafe_tressed

📍Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

35. SON SEONG PIL (손성필)

— Seongsu's Success Story —

Bon Noël (본노엘)

Signature: Salt Bread

@bonnoel2020

📍Seongsu | Dapsimni | Junggye in Seoul

36. TERRY AHN BYUNG TAE (안병태)

— American Chicken Chef —

Winner of MBN's Chicken War in 2021

Black Spoon Chef Contestant on Culinary Class Wars Season 1

Donut Drawing x Crac Crack (도넛드로잉 x 크랙크랙)

Signature: Cracked Baguette

@byungtae810 | @crac_crack

📍Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do

37. ALESSIO GALLI (알레시오 갈리)

— Three-Star Baker —

Pastry Chef From Italy

3-Star Lasarte Restaurant in Barcelona

3-Star Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence

farina

@alessiogalli___ | @farina_treviso

📍Treviso, Italy

38. OH SE SUNG (오세성)

— Baking Teacher —

Head of the Pastry & Baking Department at Hansol Culinary Academy (한솔요리학원)

Signature: Pistachio Apple Saint-Honoré

@ooooohsse

39. OH SEUNG GEUN (오승근)

— Yeoju Nature Man —

Operated Dessert Holic (디저트 홀릭) for 8 Years

Haewoon Bakery (해운빵집)

Signature: Lotus Root & Thistle Loaf

@jesun0422

📍Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do

40. YOO JIN HO (유진호)

— Tart King —

Blue Ribbon Survey Award for 9 Consecutive Years

Heung Heung Confectionery (흥흥제과)

Signature: Strawberry Tiramisu Tart

@ho33ho

📍Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do

41. YUN YEON JUNG (윤연중)

— Bakery Patent King —

Acquired Five Different Patents for Baking Recipes

Honest Artisan Yunchef (윤쉐프 정직한제빵소)

Signature: Six Different Grains Bread

@yun.yeonjung | @honest_artisan.yun

📍Gwangsa Main Branch | Yangju, Gyeonggi-do

📍Okjeong Branch | Yangju, Gyeonggi-do

📍Suwon Branch | Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

📍Seokchon Lake Branch | Songpa-gu, Seoul

📍Lotte World Mall Branch | Songpa-gu, Seoul

42. YOON JONG CHAN (윤종찬)

— National-Level Chef —

Head Chef of Taereung Training Center

Grand Prize at the 2025 Korea World Food Championships in the International Cuisine Category

43. YOON HWA YOUNG (윤화영)

— Fine-Dining Pâtissier —

First Generation Fine-Dining Chef

Disciple of the World's Best Chefs, Alain Ducasse & Pierre Gagnaire

LaListe Top 1000 of the World's Best Restaurants

Boulangerie Près de moi (프레드므아)

Signature: Reuben Sandwich

@yoon.hwayoung | @boulangerie_pres_de_moi

📍Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

44. LEE KYUNG MOO (이경무)

— Dessert Macho —

Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie 2024 2nd Place

HARU Bakery (하루베이커리)

Signature: Ambroise

@haru_bakery_

📍Asan, Chungcheongnam-do

45. LEE GYEONG MIN (이경민)

— Daejeon's Bakery to Revisit —

HARE, HARE (하레하레)

Signature: Rice Castella

@harehare_official

📍Seo-gu, Daejeon

46. LEE SANG HO (이상호)

— Master of Living —

SBS Producer of 33 Years, Former PD of Master of Living

New York Lots O Bagels (뉴욕 라츠오 베이글스)

Signature: Jewish-style Bagels

@newyork_lotsobagels

📍Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

47. LEE YONG GI (이용기)

— Courage to Become a Master Artisan —

Bread SEVEN (브레드세븐)

📍Multiple Branches in Gwangju

48. LEE JUN WOOK (이준욱)

— Descendant of a 40-Year-Old Bakery —

Wheat Field Bakery (밀밭베이커리)

@wheat_field.bakery

📍Jung-gu, Daegu

49. LEE HYE SUNG (이혜성)

— News Anchor Who Bakes —

Obtained a Baking License in 2021

Signature: Slow Bread & Bread Accompaniments (Sourdough)

@amazingc0met

50. LEE HONG KYU (이홍규)

— Indomitable Pâtissier —

@chef_our_hk

51. IM DONG SEOK (임동석)

— Sold-Out Expert —

Featured on SBS Master of Living Episode 951

Soo Mil Boulangerie (수밀 블랑제리)

Signature: Salt Ciabatta

@soo_mil_boulangerie

📍Gocheok-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul

52. LIM CHAE IK (임채익)

— Dessert Sculptor —

C’est parti (쎄빠띠)

@chaeik_lim | @cestparti_seoul

📍Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

53. IM HOON (임훈)

— Yeonnam's Exploding Bread —

FUHAHA Cream Bread (푸하하크림빵)

Signature: Cream Bread

@fuhahacreambread

📍Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

54. JANG KYUNG JOO (장경주) 

— iba Cup No. 2 —

Gold Medal & Best Showpiece Award at the iba UIBC Cup of Confectioners 2025

Dropp Bakery (드롭 베이커리)

Signature: Rice Grain Olive Ciabatta

@b_d_lab_2022 | @dropp_jj

📍Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do

55. JANG BO MI (장보미)

— Rich Boss on Hwangnidan-gil —

Cuddly House (커들리 하우스) & Beurre Coupé (베르꾸뻬)

Signature: Glazed Chestnut Cake

@cuddlyhouse_ | @beurre.coupe

📍Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do

56. JUNG NAM MI (정남미)

— Mill Pastry Addict —

Operated Dongnam Rice Cake Mill (동남 떡 방앗간) for 35 Years

JUNGNAMMI (정남미명과)

Signature: Veggie Rice Bread

@jungnammi_kr

📍Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Check Instagram for Pop-Up Store Locations

57. JUNG MIN (정민)

— Parisienne Chef —

Sous Chef at Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse, Manufacture à Paris

Signature: Tout Choco

@miiiin_jung | @lechocolatalainducasse

📍Paris, France

58. JUNG JEONG HOON (정정훈)

— Mangwon's Bread Chief —

Ugly Bakery (어글리베이커리)

Signature: Famine Crop Fanatic

@uglybakery

📍Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

59. JUNG TAE CHAE (정태채)

— Rice Maniac —

45 Years of Experience

Former Chef at Taegeukdang, Napoleon, and Richemont

88 Bakery Cafe (88베이커리)

@88bakery_cafe

📍Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do

60. JE IN YOUNG (제인영)

— Queen of Donuts —

BINS RING (빈스링)

Signature: Cream Donut Trio

@bins_ring

📍Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

61. JO SANG MIN (조상민)

— Five-Star Pâtissier —

Sous Chef at 5-Star Hotel Andaz Seoul Gangnam, by Hyatt

Former Chef at 5-Star Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel & Josun Palace Hotel

Signature: Chocolate Island

@pastry_jo_sm

62. JO SONG AH (조송아)

— Chocolate Diva —

Former Head Chef of GODIVA Dessert Bar

ADDE (아떼)

Signature: Apple Tartine Cigar

@joassong | @adde_official

📍Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

63. JOO YOUNG SUK (주영석)

— Pastry Idol —

Former Member of Idol Group SMASH Produced by Tony An

Ppaang Ppaang Bakery & Cafe (빠앙빠앙)

Signature: Milk Cream Croissant

@ushsh88

📍Paju, Gyeonggi-do

Note: Location Permanently Closed as of Jan 2026

64. ZHENG ZIYING (쩡쯔잉)

— The Baker From China —

Mendler Coffee <맨들러>

@mendlercoffee

📍Songpa-gu, Seoul

65. CHEON PIL SUN (천필순)

— Singing Pâtissière —

The Most Senior Participant at 73 Years Old

Music Teacher's Bakery (음악쌤 빵집)

Signature: Ginseng Sourdough Bread

@menotti_bread

📍Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

66. CHOI JEONG HOON (최정훈)

— Bakery Next to Jeonju's Best Restaurant —

ONSIMDANG Bakery Cafe (온심당)

Signature: Bean Sprout Bun

@onsimdang

📍Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

67. CHOI JI HYE (최지혜)

— Virtuous Baker —

Rice Bakery (쌀로상회)

@ssalbbang_master

📍Godeok-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

68. CARLA YULES (칼라 율스)

— Jakarta's No. 1 —

MONGSIM Bakery & Coffee (몽심)

@carlayules | @mongsim_ours

📍Jakarta, Indonesia

69. KOBAYASHI SUSUMU (코바야시 스스무)

— Hongdae Leader —

Blue Ribbon Survey Award for 8 Consecutive Years

Contestant on Culinary Class Wars Season 1

AOITORI Bakery Cafe (아오이토리)

Signature: Yakisoba Bread

@susumucoba | @bakerycafeaoitori

📍Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul

70. CLÉMENT BOSCH (클레멍 보쉬)

— France Rookie —

Junior Station Chef at InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel

Former Chef at 5-Star Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel

@clement_bosch

71. HONG MOON SEOP (홍문섭)

— The Kwedo (Orbit) of Dessert —

Pâtisserie LAPRAT séoul (라프라)

@patisserie_laprat

📍Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

72. HWANG JI OH (황지오)

— Crazy Pâtissière —

Head Pastry Chef at CHOI. (쵸이닷) by Choi Hyun Seok

Signature: Ballerina

@pang__jio | @choidot_official

📍Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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