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The Best Episodes of The Genius Paik Season 2

Every episode of The Genius Paik Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Genius Paik Season 2!

Paik Jong-won takes on a new challenge to spread his brand and K-food abroad. Will he be able to make a successful business like he does in Korea?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 1 - CEO Paik Lands On The City Of Stars
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    #1 - CEO Paik Lands On The City Of Stars

    S2:E1

    Before they open, CEO Paik goes to scout and finds that the restaurant is in terrible condition. After looking around, he decides to renovate it in bright yellow. Meanwhile, actor Lee Kyu Hyong joins as a new member and shows off his bartending skills. They finally open, but have a hard time attracting guests and they even let the first guest drink for free since it’s their culture to do so.

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  2. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 2 - Bait
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    #2 - Bait

    S2:E2

    As the first day didn’t go as well as they hoped, CEO Paik decides to use free steamed eggs as bait to lure customers in. They also change the vibe by using table cloth and napkins. Meanwhile, when CEO Paik hears about opening a franchise, he absolutely refuses since the location of the restaurant isn’t satisfactory.

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  3. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 3 - The Counter-attack Of The 5th place
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    #3 - The Counter-attack Of The 5th place

    S2:E3

    It’s the Bantxu’s first weekend and the members are hyped. Things seem to go well, but the endless customers give John a breakdown and he ends up making several mistakes. To help, Kyu Hyong helps with the cleaning while the other members wait on the customers. But they face an even bigger problem when they run out of dishes to sell.

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  4. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 4 - Gimbap Nightmare
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    #4 - Gimbap Nightmare

    S2:E4

    Bantxu adds gimbap on the menu to boost sales. However, due to the different types of rice, the gimbap keeps bursting, resulting in Yu Ri’s breakdown. They try to cook the rice again, but it takes too long so they offer the waiting customers free skewers on the house. Meanwhile, a customer orders a gluten free dish which they don’t have on the menu and CEO Paik creates a new dish on the spot.

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  5. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 5 - Branch
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    #5 - Branch

    S2:E5

    Bantxu finally places in the top three and opens a second branch and new members join to help. A Michelin star chef, Fabri joins the second branch while Bartender Hyoyeon and multilingual waiter Eric join the first branch. Kyu Hyong is sent to the kitchen while John is sent to the second branch to help out. Meanwhile, Paik will be going back and forth to keep an eye on both restaurants.

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  6. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 6 - Manager Lee Jang Woo
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    #6 - Manager Lee Jang Woo

    S2:E6

    Jang Woo finally makes his debut as a new manager. He works hard to become like Mr. Paik and achieve his business goals. To increase the sales, he even decides to change the work hours. How will Manager Jang Woo’s debut pan out? Stay tuned to find out!

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  7. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 7 - Make 1,000 Servings A Day
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    #7 - Make 1,000 Servings A Day

    S2:E7

    Their mission is to have the top sales in San Sebastian. To meet their goal, they need to sell 1,000 servings today. Preparing the ingredients for 1,000 servings is not easy at all. There are thousands of people coming to the alley for pintxo pote on Thursday night. Will they be able to sell 1,000 servings smoothly?

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  8. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 8 - One Thousand Servings, Part 2
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    #8 - One Thousand Servings, Part 2

    S2:E8

    As 8pm rolls around, the crowd at Bantxu increases tremendously. The staff work as fast as they can, but it is barely enough to deal with the number of customers. Their strategy to sell 1,000 servings is to have a fast turnover rate. However, with Hyoyeon manning the drinks alone, things get a little out of hand. Thankfully, Kyu Hyong joins her to help with bartending.

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  9. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 9 - Secret Inspector
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    #9 - Secret Inspector

    S2:E9

    The members experience a mixture of emotions after a hectic night of Pintxo Pote. Their sales get revealed after their hard work. Without much time to rest, the next day comes. This time, a special guest visits both restaurants and thoroughly inspects them. Will the members be able to satisfy this secret guest? Stay tuned to find out!

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  10. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 10 - Weekend Strategy
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    #10 - Weekend Strategy

    S2:E10

    The employees worked very hard for the seventh day of business along with CEO Paik. However, after checking the sale results, CEO Paik demands a change for the increase of sales. He deploys his new strategy that perfectly fits the weekend. Will his plan bring a positive change? Stay tuned to find out!

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  11. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 11 - Young Men’s Cart Bar
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    #11 - Young Men’s Cart Bar

    S2:E11

    Jang Woo, John, and Kyu Hong passionately start their cart bar at the second branch. They introduce new menus along with a special signature menu to attract customers. The first branch suffers as the course meal serving becomes chaotic. How will the two branches of Bantxu manage? Stay tuned to find out!

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  12. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 12 - The Law of Conservation of Crisis
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    #12 - The Law of Conservation of Crisis

    S2:E12

    CEO Paik and the employees worked very hard to reach a new record in sales. They get shocked by the results revealed. After learning from their mistakes from the previous day of business, the two branches use a new strategy along with new menus. However, as one branch does well, the other branch falls into crisis.

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  13. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 13 - The Curse of Jokbal
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    #13 - The Curse of Jokbal

    S2:E13

    The young men face a big crisis with the curse of jokbal. Even after the call with CEO Paik, the streets seem empty in front of the second branch. CEO Paik makes a big call to help out with the second branch and moves everyone over. How will things pan out with CEO Paik’s big move?

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  14. The Genius Paik Season 2 Episode 14 - The Final Winning Move
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    #14 - The Final Winning Move

    S2:E14

    The final day in San Sebastian has come. CEO Paik decides to run his business with everyone at the first branch. He unleashes his final strategy to break a new record in sales.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"CEO Paik Lands On The City Of Stars" is the best rated episode of "The Genius Paik" season 2. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/29/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bait".