Taiwanese Animation Fest Winner Lands Netflix Deal

In the past 17 hours, the Taiwanese animation "Wondering Tales of Blossmoss" has won a major festival, the Sitges Winner Fish Wang Sets Taiwanese Creative Content Fest. Meanwhile, Netflix's first Korean culinary competition series, "Culinary Class Wars," has quickly become a breakout global hit, with Taiwan ranking among its most enthusiastic markets.

The series' producer, Eunji Kim of Studio Slam, recently spoke at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest, explaining how the show evolved from a rough idea into a fully realized format. The team drew inspiration from the cultural significance of the spoon in Korea, using it to create a dramatic tension between "white-spoon chefs," representing the culinary elite, and "black-spoon chefs," representing lesser-known talent. This unique approach has resonated with international audiences, leading to a "boomerang effect" where chefs who initially turned down the show now want to participate in the second season.

As "Culinary Class Wars" heads into a new season, global audiences are eagerly anticipating even more compelling narratives that go far beyond the kitchen, showcasing how cultural specificity can translate into universal entertainment.