Chef Son Jong-won's popularity continues to rise. He is loved by the public not only for his cooking skills but also for his warm charm. Chef Son recently appeared on the Netflix original variety show "Black & White Chef: Cooking Class War 2," increasing his public recognition. Since the broadcast, his certification photos and good stories have been trending on social media.

In particular, even more attention was drawn when a photo of him with Lee Joo-young, the fourth-generation owner of DL Group and an influencer, was revealed. Lee Joo-young posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, "Don't you want to watch episode 11... Itanic is the most delicious." In the photos, Son Jong-won is smiling while looking at Lee Joo-young.

Ikoko also shared a certification photo and impressions after visiting Chef Son Jong-won's restaurant Itanic Garden. He said, "Itanic Garden is always my go-to place on special days. Every time I eat here, I think it's the best, but why does it keep getting even better?" He continued, "The chef must work really hard. Every time I see him, it feels fresh and amazing." Ikoko gave flowers to Son Jong-won and expressed gratitude.

Netizens reacted to Son Jong-won with comments like "Is he guilty?", "Sweet atmosphere," and "Handsome." Jung Tae-young, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Card, also praised Chef Son Jong-won. Jung said, "The Itanic food by Chef Son Jong-won that I had last winter was so impressive that I want to go again." He highly evaluated Son's cooking, saying, "It's food worthy of more than two Michelin stars." Jung added that Son's personality, warmly welcoming him with a smile when they first met, was also impressive.

Chef Son Jong-won was born in 1984 and is 41 years old this year. He has attracted attention for his youthful appearance, and public interest has grown even more since it became known that he is still single. Son gained great attention by appearing on Netflix's "Black & White Chef: Cooking Class War 2," from which he was recently eliminated. He is also a regular cast member on JTBC's "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014" (hereafter "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator 2").

Currently, Son Jong-won operates the Korean restaurant Itanic Garden and the Western fine dining restaurant La Mange Secrète. His cuisine is loved by many, and interest in his future activities is expected to continue.