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Sunjae

b. 1956

Buddhist nun and master of Korean temple cuisine

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About Sunjae

Born 1956.

Sunjae (; born 1956) is a Jogye Order Buddhist nun and chef of Korean cuisine.

In 2025–2026 she appeared as a "white spoon" in the second season of the Netflix cooking competition, Culinary Class Wars.

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Important facts

Born
1956
Birth century
20th century

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sunjae?

Buddhist nun and master of Korean temple cuisine

When was Sunjae born?

Sunjae was born in 1956.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sunjae

· Wikidata: Q138943308

· DBpedia: Sunjae

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