If you’re looking for a K-Drama that blends heartfelt romance, emotional family stories, and comforting life lessons, “Love on the Menu” might be your next weekend obsession.
Premiering as KBS’s newest weekend drama, “Love on the Menu” tells a moving love story that never truly fades, families struggling to reconnect, and the people who discover that forgiveness can sometimes be the greatest recipe of all. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee (I’m Sorry, I Love You, Uncontrollably Fond, The Innocent Man) and directed by Hong Seok Ku, the series promises the emotional storytelling that fans of Korean family dramas love.
What Is “Love on the Menu” About?
Premiere Date: July 25
Episodes: 50
Years ago, Kim Mu Jin (Ha Seok Jin) and Han Kyu Rim (Ahn Hee Yeon) fell deeply in love, but life had other plans.
Kyu Rim, burdened with supporting her family, chose to let go of love for the people she cared about most. Mu Jin refused to give up on her, yet the two were ultimately separated by circumstances beyond their control. Eight years later, fate brings them together once again.
Now an accomplished Italian restaurant owner and chef, Mu Jin unexpectedly crosses paths with Kyu Rim, who continues to work tirelessly for her family. Their reunion forces them to confront old wounds, unresolved feelings, and the painful misunderstandings that changed both of their lives.
But this isn’t just a love story.
At its heart, “Love on the Menu” explores the complicated relationships between parents, children, siblings, and the sacrifices people make in the name of family. As long-hidden truths begin to surface, broken relationships slowly begin to heal, reminding everyone that even the deepest scars can soften through understanding and forgiveness.
More Than Romance: A Story About Family
What makes “Love on the Menu” stand out is its emotional focus on family.
Some characters gave up love to protect their families. Others walked away from home to protect the love they believed in. Along the way, good intentions left behind painful misunderstandings, creating emotional distance that seemed impossible to overcome.
As these intertwined lives reconnect, the drama asks an important question:
Can people who have hurt one another finally find their way back to the same table?
Through moments of heartbreak, laughter, reconciliation, and hope, the series reminds us that family isn’t defined by perfection; it’s built through compassion, forgiveness, and choosing one another again and again.
Meet the Main Cast of “Love on the Menu”
Ha Seok Jin as Kim Mu Jin
Ha Seok Jin stars as Kim Mu Jin, a talented Italian restaurant owner and chef who never truly let go of his first love. Calm, dependable, and quietly devoted, Mu Jin returns after years away carrying both success and unresolved feelings.
Ahn Hee Yeon (Hani) as Han Kyu Rim
Known to many fans as Hani of EXID, Ahn Hee Yeon plays Han Kyu Rim, a hardworking woman who sacrificed her own happiness to care for her family. Despite life’s hardships, she continues moving forward with resilience and warmth, making her one of the drama’s most relatable characters.
Watch “Love on the Menu” on KOCOWA+
Whether you’re in the mood for a touching romance or a family story that will make you laugh, cry, and cherish the people around you, “Love on the Menu” is ready to welcome you to the table.
Don’t miss the premiere on July 25 and discover why sometimes the greatest love stories begin with finding your way back home.
