Rakuten Viki Premieres First K-Baking Survival Show, Bake Your Dream

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For fans of Culinary Class Wars, another series has arrived to satiate your hunger. MBN’s Bake Your Dream is the ultimate survival show for dessert enthusiasts, now streaming on Rakuten Viki.

Seventy-two bakers and pâtissiers face off in South Korea’s newest baking survival show, Bake Your Dream. It serves as the country’s first baking-centric survival show, following the success of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars. The series premiered on February 1, introducing curious viewers to a diverse set of contestants and judges.

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Bake Your Dream features a buzz-worthy group of contestants with the same goal: to win the competition. The last one standing will take home $100,00, a brand-new SUV, and a chance to launch their own brand. However, amidst the rigorous challenges are journeys of growth from people who have dedicated their lives to baking.

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Alongside MC Lee Da-hee, the judges consist of world-class experts such as Culinary Class Wars S1 winner Kwon Sung-jun, Noh Hee-young, Kim Na-rae, and Lee Seok-won. OHMYGIRL’s Mimi completes the panel as the “Dessert Queen” among celebrities.

The contestants also make their debut in the spotlight, including the competition’s “youngest pâtissier,” Kim Gyu-rin, a 14-year-old from South Korea who won a silver medal at the 2025 International Culinary and Pastry Competition.

Chefs from other countries also came to showcase their skills, like Italy’s Alessio Galli, France’s Clément Bosch, and Indonesia’s Carla Yules. From renowned bakers to talented rookies, the lineup is packed full of passionate individuals vying for the top spot.

As stated by Jaehee Hong, SVP of Content at Rakuten Viki:

We are continuing to invest in new and diverse Asian TV shows that appeal to our global audience. Bake Your Dream blends competition with storytelling, creating content that brings not just K-drama–but K-entertainment fans–together.

Bake Your Dream is now streaming on Viki in selected countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore). The first two episodes will be available on the platform for free, while the following episodes are exclusive to Viki Pass subscribers.

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Sources: Press Release, MBN

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