“Culinary Class Wars” Celebrity Chef Son Jong Won Allegedly Dating Top Model
Celebrity chef Son Jong Won, who recently gained widespread attention through Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, is allegedly in a relationship with top model Yeo Yeon Hee.
On online communities and social media platforms, netizens began speculating about a possible romance after noticing a series of similar Instagram posts shared by Son Jong Won and Yeo Yeon Hee. According to fans, the two uploaded photos taken at what appeared to be the same locations, featuring matching backgrounds, and even similar timing, sparking dating rumors.

Son uploaded a photo of him and a dog. His caption was a romantic one about fall.
“Life begins again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzgerald
Crispy times spent with loved ones.
Son’s Instagram post
Yeo’s Instagram was posted a week before, and it featured the autumn foliage.

She posted a photo with the same dog.

In one of the comments, there was a comment that read “Drew, Drew, congrats on your 3 year anniversary.”

While no one knows who “Drew” is, fans speculate that the anniversary is theirs.
Yeo Yeon Hee is well known for her appearance on Korea’s Next Top Model, where she impressed viewers with her visuals and runway skills. Since then, she has remained active in the fashion industry as a model and influencer. Meanwhile, Son Jong Won rose to mainstream popularity after appearing on Culinary Class Wars, where his refined cooking style and calm charisma earned him a strong fanbase.
As of now, neither Son Jong Won nor Yeo Yeon Hee has released an official statement regarding the dating rumors. With no confirmation from either side, the speculation remains unverified.