"To be honest, I struggled very much with my Korean identity. Am I American? Or am I Korean?" Lee said slowly and carefully in Korean. This reflection showcases his internal conflict about cultural identity, which he navigated through his culinary journey.
"When I focus on cooking, those thoughts fade away. I can simply relax and just work hard to bring out one flavor. That's what's most important to me. That one flavor." This insight reveals Lee's passion for cooking, which serves as a comforting outlet for him and emphasizes simplicity in culinary artistry.
"When you first look at bibimbap, it has a variety of ingredients and a lot of colors. But when you mix it, it creates one flavor." Lee uses bibimbap as a metaphor for his life, encapsulating his embrace of diverse cultural influences.
Lee's appearance on Culinary Class Wars also marked the first time he shared his Korean name 'Kyun' on television, signifying his growth and willingness to embrace his heritage publicly.
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