Ms. A is the ex-wife of ‘Chef’ Triple Star (real name Kang Seung-won). He is the main character in the Hyatt Hotel wedding (2022) photo.
“During the process of dating and marriage, I was hurt a lot and felt betrayed. I thought I had erased it from my memory… but the past has come back and is giving me a hard time.” (Mr. A)
Triple Star also acknowledged his relationship with Mr. A. However, he protested to ‘Dispatch’, saying, “The divorce was a one-sided notice. I wanted to protect my family.”
“There was no specific reason for the divorce. It was Mr. A who requested the divorce. I tried to protect my family. Honestly, I don’t know what I did wrong.” (triple star)
(Triple Star married Mr. A in May 2022 and divorced three months later. At the time, the two did not register their marriage. They were a common-law marriage, not a legal couple.)
“One day, overnight, we broke up without any explanation. I tried to get an apology, but I couldn’t even get in touch.” (Mr. B)
Mr. B heard the news of Triple Star’s marriage. I sent a DM (above) to ‘Treed’. Mr. B later found out that Triple Star was a ‘leg of lamb.’
Triple Star also acknowledged his relationship with Mr. B. He said, “I didn’t meet Mr. B for a long time. We met for 1-2 months. It’s true that we didn’t contact him after that.”
His appearance is welcome news in the world of gastronomy. However, it is a nightmare for Mr. A and Mr. B. The two complained, “Memories I wanted to forget came back.”
“Here comes a person I never wanted to see again. I don’t care if he cooks in a restaurant, but I don’t want to see his face in the media.” (Mr. A·B)
Mr. A and B reported Triple Star’s past to ‘Dispatch’. Issues included privacy controversy, (Michelin) employment lobbying, verbal abuse, and threats.
What does Triple Star think of the controversy? A and B’s claims and Triple Star’s explanation were translated into Q&A.
Mr. A and Triple Star first met in 2014. At the time, Mr. A lived in the United States for business, and Triple Star was an international student at ‘Le Cordon Bleu.’
Mr. A helped Triple Star both materially and spiritually. He revealed to ‘Dispatch’, “I lobbied with Chanel bags to get Triple Star a job.”
Dispatch: Who did you deliver the Chanel bag to?
A: Triple Star was a student with no experience. I heard that being a chef is important depending on which restaurant you work at. I was still running a business at the time, so I had a variety of connections. Accordingly, Triple Star searched for someone who could exert influence on the desired restaurant.
Dispatch: Is it the father’s chance, or the ex-wife’s chance?
A: There was an older sister (Mr. Her friend (Mr. Y) was connected to ‘Atelier Crenn’ and ‘Benu’. ‘My friend is getting married, but he is still a student. I asked my sister for help, saying, ‘I can’t get a job because I don’t have any experience.’ He asked for help, saying, ‘I will definitely return the favor.’
“By chance, my friend Y was close to the chef who worked at ‘Atelier Crenn.’ The friend contacted the chef and asked him again. Thanks to that, Triple Star was able to apply.” (Mr.
Dispatch: I heard you gave me a Chanel bag as a gift?
X: It was a limited edition in dark red with a gold chain. Mr. A (boyfriend) said he would take good care of me and bought two.
Dispatch: Did lobbying have an effect on employment?
X: Triple Star was just an international student at the time. There are many culinary schools in the United States. During graduation season, resumes pour in. A student without experience gets into Michelin? It’s not common.
Dispatch: Then, what is the employment process for ‘Benu’?
X: Mr. Y was friendly with Bennu’s investor. I also knew Chef Corey Lee well. Triple Star was given the opportunity to interview for ‘Benu’ through our network.
Mr. A’s Chanel bag lobby also appears in the transcript of the conversation between the two people. (blue)
“I have supported you a lot. From the United States. At the very least, I even bought Chanel bags (with my own money) for sisters X and Y. I asked them, ‘Sister, please help me get a job’…” (Mr. A)
Triple Star: I know that Mr. A bought Chanel bags for two people (X, Y). But is it possible to get a job just because you are given a bag? It was just a gift that Ms. A gave to her close friends.
Dispatch: Then what efforts did you make?
Triple Star: I entered my email. ‘Atelier Crenn’ worked as an externship. And the place I really wanted to work was ‘Benu’. The reason I went to the United States was to work at ‘Benu’.
Dispatch: Mr. A said that their request (lobbying) had a decisive influence on the hiring process?
Triple Star: Worked as an unpaid intern at ‘Benu’ for 3 months. I worked really hard, and was hired as a full-time employee within a month. Is it because of the Chanel bag? Because I was recognized by the head chef.
Dispatch: Then, when talking to Mr. A, why didn’t you deny the Chanel bag lobbying part?
Triple Star: That’s my personality. Mr. A said, ‘You gave me a Chanel bag,’ but I didn’t want to fight over its authenticity.
Mr. A and Triple Star repeated Love and War (2014-2022). It recorded the romantic history of love, breakup, reunion, divorce, and war.
Triple Star wrote a letter every time that happened. There were about 40 letters he sent to Mr. A. ‘Dispatch’ confirmed about 10 of them.
10,750 characters. The letter contained numerous reflections, apologies, promises, and determination. for example…
“A scantily clad female customer was sitting alone (at a table) when she secretly looked into the CCTV footage from an unlit warehouse.” (in apology)
“I am trash. I liked women, I had dirty greed, and I did something I shouldn’t have done to someone who gave me so much love.” (in reflection)
“With the idea that we will be together for the rest of our lives, we give them trust as lifelong partners and show them through our actions to make them think that way.” (Preparing)
Dispatch: What problems did you have during your long-distance relationship (2016)?
A: Actually, even when we were dating, we always had problems with women. But since I was away, I couldn’t handle it. Then something crucial happened.
Dispatch: A decisive incident?
A: With another man… (Dispatch heard Mr. A’s response, but decided not to copy the claim as is. It will be replaced with a reflection written by Triple Star.)
Dispatch: Is Mr. A’s claim true?
Triple Star: No. Absolutely not.
Dispatch: Reflection No. 10 contains reflections on its content.
Triple Star: Because I don’t have a written reflection right now… I don’t remember what I wrote.
Mr. A was an investor in ‘Treed’ at the time. Invested 150 million won in the establishment of Triple Star (restaurant). Mr. A later took charge of areas such as marketing.
Managing ‘Treed’ Instagram is also the responsibility of Mr. A. In April 2022, Mr. A received an unknown message from his official account. It was a DM sent by my ex-girlfriend, B.
Dispatch: Have you checked with Triple Star?
A: He made the excuse that he only met me briefly to forget about me. At the same time, he began to find fault with Mr. B.
‘Dispatch’ had difficulty contacting Mr. B. According to Mr. B, the period of dating Triple Star was about 4 months. Then, one day, I suffered a ‘submarine breakup’.
Mr. B asked ‘Dispatch’ not to use his interview. I don’t want to be tied to the past anymore. Instead, he delivered his own statement.
“I heard rumors about problems with women, but I didn’t know I would be one of them. There wasn’t even a fight. We dated like normal lovers, but one day we suddenly broke up without any explanation or reason.
I found out later that he was straddling another woman at that time. I contacted them to get an apology, but there was no response. Not long after, I also heard rumors of a sudden wedding and opening of a store. I was deeply hurt by the feeling of betrayal.
I buried it as a wound in my heart and tried to forget it and live my life. Then I watched ‘Black and White Chef’ and there was someone I never wanted to see again. When people around you say that people look good just by watching broadcasts, what is image making in broadcasting…
I hope that one day, the true nature of those two faces will be revealed. How many times have you pretended to be nice and fooled many women? I hope you take this opportunity to realize how wrong you have been living. “I want to stop seeing that pretentious face in the media.” (Mr. B)
I was curious about Triple Star’s position.
Dispatch: They are insisting on a breakup.
Triple Star: I didn’t meet Mr. B for a long time. We met for about 1-2 months. We had different thoughts. So I didn’t contact him anymore.
Dispatch: (Dispatch) Since the coverage began, have you contacted Mr. B?
Triple Star: No. I don’t do it. Since there is a person involved, you can listen to it from the person involved.
When Triple Star broke up with Mr. B, he chose to ‘take a dive’. No contact and no response.
However, as the coverage progressed, I first sent a text message (to Mr. B). This is our first contact after breaking up. Triple Star requested a call, saying there was an ‘important matter’.
Dispatch: In August 2023, Ms. A got a boyfriend. Did you threaten to kill me by stabbing me with a knife?
Triple Star: Didn’t you only see part of it?
Dispatch: I saw the KakaoTalk conversation with Mr. A.
Triple Star: Isn’t it a piece of cake?
Dispatch: It wasn’t a patchwork, it was just a capture of the threat.
Triple Star: I don’t know what KakaoTalk message I saw. It’s difficult to answer. However, if you are angry, there must be a reason. Normally (I) am not that type of person, but I think Mr. A was surprised.
Nevertheless, the chef’s words, “I want to tear you to death,” cannot help but sound threatening. This is why Mr. A is considering filing a complaint for blackmail.
Lastly, I asked about the countless letters I had written and sent. Triple Star’s lawyer responded on his behalf.
“I heard roughly what kind of woman she was. It seems like Triple Star helped her a lot. I also heard that she survived despite losing.” (lawyer)
Triple Star minimized the meaning of the letter. To appease Mr. A’s angry mind? In other words, the argument is that the contents of the letter are not 100% true.