Netflix and KALH Host Private Dinner at Baroo for Beef Season 2 Celebration
A private gathering at Baroo restaurant in Los Angeles marked the celebration of Netflix's upcoming second season of Beef, co-hosted by Netflix and the Korean American Leaders in Hollywood (KALH). Among the attendees were creator Lee Sung-jin and cast members Charles Melton, Seoyeon Jang, and Matthew Kim, alongside various figures from the Korean entertainment industry. Kymber Lim of KALH acknowledged Jinny Howe, Netflix's Head of Scripted Series, emphasizing the show's cultural significance. Lee recounted casting stories, including the impact of Youn Yuh-jung on Song Kang-ho. KALH's mission is to uplift Korean Americans in the entertainment sector. Baroo, recognized as LA Times Restaurant of the Year in 2024 and owned by Kwang Uh and Mina Park, offers modern Korean dishes. The second season of Beef is set to premiere on April 16, 2024.
Key facts
- Beef season 2 premieres April 16th on Netflix
- Dinner held at Baroo restaurant in Los Angeles
- Event co-hosted by Netflix and Korean American Leaders in Hollywood (KALH)
- Attendees included creator Lee Sung-jin and cast members Charles Melton, Seoyeon Jang, Matthew Kim
- Kymber Lim recognized Jinny Howe of Netflix
- Youn Yuh-jung persuaded Song Kang-ho to join season 2
- Baroo is owned by chef Kwang Uh and Mina Park, founded 2015, relaunched 2023
- Baroo named 2024 LA Times Restaurant of the Year
Entities
Artists
- Lee Sung-jin
- Sonny Lee
- Charles Melton
- Seoyeon Jang
- Matthew Kim
- BM
- Kymber Lim
- Jinny Howe
- Youn Yuh-jung
- Song Kang-ho
- Steven Yeun
- Kwang Uh
- Mina Park
Institutions
- Netflix
- Korean American Leaders in Hollywood
- KALH
- Forbes
- James Beard Foundation
- LA Times
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- California