The Taste of Prison: From Michelin Stars To Cellblock Meals: A Chef’s Wildest Career Detour

Nothing humbles a celebrity chef quite like trading a five-star kitchen for a prison mess hall — and this new comedy is leaning all the way in.

On July 9, upcoming comedy film “The Taste of Prison” (literal translation) shared that they had officially begun filming on July 6, unveiling lively script reading photos of its ensemble cast. The heartwarming comedy follows a celebrity chef who hits rock bottom overnight and finds herself working in a prison kitchen, teaming up with inmates who create soul-stirring dishes using the most unexpected ingredients.

The Taste of Prison: Meet The Cast

Lee Sun Bin stars as Jessica, a sharp-tongued celebrity chef who has only ever known the elite culinary path — until an unexpected fall from grace lands her behind bars, working the prison kitchen. Park Ji Hwan plays Jung Bae, the leader of Cell No. 3, who constantly clashes with Jessica while surprising everyone with extraordinary dishes made from mysterious, unconventional ingredients.

Bae Hyeon Seong takes on the role of Soo Hyun, the newest inmate in Cell No. 3, emerging as the prison’s gentle, naturally talented Gen Z culinary prodigy. Park Young Gyu plays No Ja, the coffee-master pillar of the cell, while Jo Bok Rae stars as Yong Tak, a smooth-talking con artist.

Rounding out the cast, Jo Dong In plays Gi Chul, an economic offender with an enormous appetite, and Lee Sang Jin portrays Sung Yeol, Jessica’s longtime friend and former restaurant boss. Lee Bong Ryun plays Soon Young, Jessica’s older sister, whom she shares a complicated love-hate relationship with.

Lee Sun Bin said she’s really looking forward to the time she’ll spend on the project and can’t wait to share it with audiences in theaters. Park Ji Hwan compared the shoot to setting off on a fun trip with a great director and colleagues, while Bae Hyeon Seong expressed excitement about working alongside accomplished senior actors on the project.

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