Featured image courtesy of Rakuten Viki.
SOUTH KOREA — Following its previous announcement, Rakuten Viki, the global streaming destination for Asian entertainment, has officially released South Korea’s first-ever baking survival show, Bake Your Dream.
As Korea’s culinary entertainment scene continues to gain global momentum, underscored by the success of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, and in line with this growing appetite for competitive food programming, Viki is expanding into the culinary survival category with Bake Your Dream, a fierce competition that brings together world-renowned master artisans, world-class pâtissiers, and underground bakers.
Key visuals courtesy of Rakuten Viki.
The series follows 72 contestants as they undergo rigorous training, mentorship, and personal discovery. Departing from traditional elimination-driven survival formats, the show emphasizes growth, perseverance, and the emotional journeys behind each baking creation. Highlighting this, the grand prize winner will be given the opportunity to transition from chef to entrepreneur, with ongoing support to open their own bakery, develop collaborative menus with established bakeries, and train under Michelin-starred chef mentors.
The title is already making headlines for its star lineup, featuring Italy’s Alessio Galli, France’s Clément Bosch, Indonesia’s No. 1 baker Carla Yuls, and Korea’s 14-year-old Gyurin Kim—the competition’s “youngest pâtissier” and a silver medalist at the 2025 International Culinary and Pastry Competition.
More than a survival show, Bake Your Dream uses food as a storytelling lens, blending reflective, character-driven moments with high-stakes competition to deliver both heartfelt inspiration and high-stakes suspense.
“We are continuing to invest in new and diverse Asian TV shows that appeal to our global audience,” said Jaehee Hong, SVP of Content at Rakuten Viki, in a statement. “Bake Your Dream blends competition with storytelling, creating content that brings not just K-drama–but K-entertainment fans–together.”
Airing its first episode on February 1, the show is hosted by South Korean actress Lee Da-hee, whose signature polished on-screen presence has already sparked excitement among global fans—one she’s also showcased in popular dramas such as The Beauty Inside. Her past appearances on food-focused programs—including Please Take Care of My Refrigerator—have highlighted her enthusiasm for culinary culture, helping her connect naturally with both chefs and viewers.
Bake Your Dream is now streaming on Viki and available to viewers across Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The first two episodes are available to watch at no cost, and subsequent episodes will be available exclusively to Viki Pass subscribers.
See program trailer below:
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