‘Caribbean Rice’ on SBS Unleashes Unexpected Talents and Flavors from Korea’s Top Celebs

The hit Korean reality cooking show ‘Caribbean Rice’, part of SBS’s jungle-based culinary series, is setting taste buds on fire and audiences roaring with laughter. Airing on June 8, the latest episode transports celebrity contestants to the tropical coasts of the Caribbean, where survival means mastering both nature and the kitchen.

Amidst the heat and heart of the jungle, rising favorite Lee Joon surprises the crew as he levels up his skills both behind the wheel and on the ground. After a modest showing in the previous episode, he now drives over 200km without rest and even climbs trees effortlessly to forage ingredients. His transformation earns praise from MC Jun Hyun-moo, who exclaims, “Lee Joon’s muscles aren’t just for fashion after all!”

Meanwhile, culinary veterans Ryu Soo-young and Yoon Nam-no take seafood to the next level with a stunning King Crab feast dubbed Ge-bap Han Sang. Ryu’s gigantic boiled King Crab dish demonstrates the phrase ‘the taste you know is the most dangerous,’ while Chef Yoon counters with a Korean-style Mapo sauce that takes umami to new heights. “Even when cooking feels tedious, thinking of feeding others makes me happy,” Yoon shares, highlighting his devotion as a true chef.

The episode also sees the comedic duo JunNamNo Brothers go on a caffeinated adventure. Harvesting rare Caribbean coffee beans, Lee Joon, claiming former experience as a café barista, shows enthusiasm—but instead of high-tech machines, he faces a traditional mortar and pestle. After 30 minutes of relentless pounding, exhaustion turns into hilarious delirium, prompting studio MCs to burst into laughter, calling them “comically insane.”

What awaits viewers is the ultimate survival-food fusion entertainment—where top Korean celebrities fight hardship with humor, crafting gourmet delights with raw Caribbean ingredients. Tune in to ‘Caribbean Rice’ on SBS tonight at 9 PM to witness the flavorful chaos unfold.