The WORST episodes of Korea No.1

Every episode of Korea No.1 ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Korea No.1!

Yu Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Yeon-koung travel all over Korea to learn from the best traditional masters in a bid to become the No. 1 Apprentice.

Last Updated: 12/22/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

6.17

6 votes

#1 - Getbol (Shinan)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2022

At Shinan’s majestic tidal flats, the hosts try hunting octopuses with their bare hands while struggling to keep themselves from sinking into the mud.

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6.60

5 votes

#2 - Makgeolli (Busan)

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2022

At a 500-year-old brewery in Busan, the three learn to make makgeolli the traditional way. Surprisingly it involves a great deal of spinning in place.

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7.00

8 votes

#3 - Jang (Damyang)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/25/2022

Under the hot sun, the trio has their work cut out for them as they try making jang — staple ingredients of the Korean kitchen. Can they take the heat?

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7.20

10 votes

#4 - Giwa (Jangheung)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/2022

Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Yeon-koung take a crack at the traditional method of making giwa, or clay roof tiles. Who will be today’s Number One?

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7.40

5 votes

#5 - Najeonchilgi (Wonju)

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2022

At their final destination, the trio starts off the day by collecting toxic tree sap as they explore the intricate craft of najeonchilgi.

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7.50

6 votes

#6 - Mosi (Seocheon)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2022

Kwang-soo eyes the day’s Number One title while learning to weave hansan mosi from scratch. But making fabric out of plant fibers is no easy feat!

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7.50

6 votes

#7 - Jukbangryeom Anchovy (Namhae)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2022

The trio attempts to catch anchovies using jukbangryeom, a method dating back nearly 600 years. They'll need to work quickly before the tide comes in.

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8.00

5 votes

#8 - Jjock (Naju)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2022

The hosts arrive at a jjock field in Naju, where they uncover the fascinating secret to extracting blue pigment from green indigo leaves.

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