Chef Im Sung-geun's 'no valet parking' stance sparks speculation amid rival's parking dispute

Chef Im Sung-geun, who previously halted broadcast activities due to controversies surrounding drunk driving and unlicensed driving, has announced his new restaurant will not offer valet parking. This statement is being interpreted as a pointed remark aimed at the recent 'Moo-su Seoul' parking incident.

Im Sung-geun revealed his new specialty restaurant, set to open near Simhak Mountain in Paju, through his YouTube channel 'Im Sung-geun ImjjangTV'. He highlighted the restaurant's spacious parking facilities, emphasizing convenience for customers. "It's difficult when many people struggle with parking, isn't it?" he remarked, explaining plans to utilize adjacent lots for ample parking. He then stressed, "We do not do valet parking."

The chef's comment appears to target the recent controversy surrounding valet parking at 'Moo-su Seoul,' operated by chef Ahn Sung-jae. In December, a customer's car was significantly damaged during valet service at Moo-su Seoul. While the valet company initially agreed to pay 20 million won for repairs, the estimated cost escalated to approximately 70 million won. This led to a dispute between Moo-su and the valet company over additional costs, leaving the customer without their car for nearly six months.

Im Sung-geun, who gained recognition after winning 'Hansik Daejeop 3' in 2015 and later achieved popularity through the Netflix series 'Black White Chefs,' has faced significant backlash. His past convictions, including four drunk driving offenses in 1999, 2009, 2017, and 2020, along with charges of unlicensed driving and assault, have led to his effective withdrawal from public broadcasting.

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We do not do valet parking.