Watch: Hong Hwa Yeon Seeks Out Ahn Hyo Seop To Save Her Restaurant In New Drama “Final Table” Teaser
The upcoming cooking drama “Final Table” has released a new teaser!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Han, a Korean chef who has worked overseas and possesses exceptional culinary talent and an outstanding palate. Hong Hwa Yeon plays Choi Song Yi, a floor manager at Familia, who enters the cooking survival competition in an effort to restore the honor of her chef father, who turned his back on the world after being wrongfully disgraced.
The newly released teaser begins with the narration, “There are no set rules. Only the laws of nature.” The teaser then shows Kang Han skillfully cooking with ingredients he gathered himself in the forest, revealing him to be a hidden culinary master.
In one scene, Choi Song Yi, the owner of the restaurant Familia, is seen sitting in her empty restaurant with despair written all over her face. When she hears the advice that winning a competition is the only way to save her restaurant, she begins reviewing the proposal for the cooking survival show “The Table: K-Chef 2026.”
Determined to save her restaurant, Choi Song Yi seeks out Kang Han and asks for his help. Subsequently, Kang Han joins Familia as its head chef and decides to participate in the survival show. However, the tension rises as suspicious allegations surrounding “The Table: K-Chef 2026” begin to surface. Choi Song Yi grows suspicious of the hidden motives behind the survival show. In one scene, she is heard saying, “I know why you’re holding a competition like this.”
Despite the difficult journey, the two rely on each other and demonstrate strong teamwork. When Choi Song Yi urges him to trust himself no matter what happens, Kang Han takes her hand and expresses his determination, saying, “Don’t worry. I’ll never lose.” Driven by a single goal—to win the competition and revive the restaurant—the two race toward their goal amid fierce competition.
Watch the teaser below!
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, also watch Ahn Hyo Seop in “Lovers of the Red Sky” below:
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These are new Korean dramas premiering in October to add to your watch list:
“Your Personal Taxi”
Korean Title: “개인적인 택시”
Cast: Cha Tae Hyun, Im Se Mi, Joo Jong Hyuk
Premiere Date: October 1
Broadcast Details: all episodes released simultaneously at 8 p.m. KST on Netflix
“Your Personal Taxi” is a healing music drama about taxi driver Go Myung Seok (Cha Tae Hyun), whose one-of-a-kid taxi carries passengers with seemingly ordinary lives but extraordinary stories, each journey accompanied by a song of their choosing.
“Between Steps”
Korean Title: “연애박사”
Cast: Choo Young Woo, Kim So Hyun
Premiere Date: October 5
Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA
“Between Steps” is a romance drama that tells the love story of Park Min Jae (Choo Young Woo), a former swimmer who lost his right leg due to illness, and Im Yoo Jin (Kim So Hyun), a graduate student who finds a new path after losing her way.
“Take Charge of My Heart”
Korean Title: “나를 충전해줘”
Cast: Kim Young Kwang, Chae Soo Bin
Premiere Date: October 9
Broadcast Details: all episodes released simultaneously at 4 p.m. KST on Netflix
“Take Charge of My Heart” is an electrifying romantic comedy about Baek Ho Rang (Kim Young Kwang), a man whose artificial heart is running out of battery, and Na Bo Bae (Chae Soo Bin), a woman with the unique power to recharge him.
“Doctor X”
Korean Title: “닥터X : 하얀 마피아의 시대”
Cast: Kim Ji Won, Lee Jung Eun, Son Hyun Joo, Kim Woo Seok
Premiere Date: October 9
Broadcast Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on SBS
Based on a hit Japanese series, “Doctor X” is a medical noir drama about Gye Soo Jung (Kim Ji Won), a genius surgeon who proves what it truly means to be a doctor through pure skill alone as she “operates” on a corruption-ridden establishment.
“100 Days of Deception”
Korean Title: “100일의 거짓말”
Cast: Kim You Jung, Park Jinyoung, Kim Hyun Joo, Lee Moo Saeng, Jin Sun Kyu
Premiere Date: October 10
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN
“100 Days of Deception” is a period spy romance drama about top pickpocket Lee Ga Kyeong (Kim You Jung) who becomes an undercover spy for the independence movement and becomes entangled with interpreter Kim Tae Woong (Park Jinyoung), who also goes by the name Sato Hideo.
“Make Me Tingle”
Korean Title: “내가 떨릴 수 있게”
Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Kim Jae Yeong
Premiere Date: October 15
Broadcast Details: Thursdays at 8 p.m. KST, available on Viki
“Make Me Tingle” is a chaotic romantic comedy about Gong Yeon Su (Nam Ji Hyun), a woman who believes in love but has never truly figured out what it means for her, and Dokgo Dal (Kim Jae Yeong), a sex-toy startup CEO who opens up a whole new world for her.
“Love in Disguise”
Korean Title: “나의 유죄인간”
Cast: Yim Si Wan, Seol In Ah, Kim Jung Hyun, Yeonwoo
Premiere Date: October 19
Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN
“Love in Disguise” is a romance thriller about arrogant chaebol heir Yoon Yi Jun (Yim Si Wan), who becomes a murder suspect, and former special forces officer Kang Jae Hee (Seol In Ah), who goes undercover as his personal secretary to investigate him.
“Final Table”
Korean Title: “파이널 테이블”
Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Hong Hwa Yeon, Chang Ryul, Jung Eugene, Jang Young Nam
Premiere Date: October 24
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:40 p.m. KST on JTBC
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef. Joining the competition are head chef Kang Han (Ahn Hyo Seop) and floor manager Choi Song Yi (Hong Hwa Yeon).
“Oh My Guard”
Korean Title: “밑도 끝도 없이, 너다”
Cast: Jung Yong Hwa, Hong Seung Hee, Lee Yi Kyung, Park You Na, Han Chae Ah
Premiere Date: October 24
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:50 p.m. KST on Lifetime
“Oh My Guard” follows an unprecedented and unpredictable romance between top male actor Uhm Tae Bong (Jung Yong Hwa), who has a fatal flaw, and mysterious woman Oh Hae Ra (Hong Seung Hee), who believes she is the female lead of his drama “The Prince’s Bodyguard.”
“Summer Vacation”
Korean Title: “여름방학”
Cast: Jin Young, Cho Yi Hyun, Hong Ye Ji
Premiere Date: October 26
Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:50 p.m. KST on Lifetime, available on Viki
“Summer Vacation” follows ordinary 18-year-old high school student Kim Ha Yeon (Cho Yi Hyun) who has a mysterious experience during her summer vacation at Upo Village as she meets Jo Yu Gyeom (Jin Young), the son of the landowner of Upo Village.
“Dead-End Job”
Korean Title: “꿀알바”
Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, Lee Hee Joon
Premiere Date: October 30
Broadcast Details: all episodes released simultaneously at 4 p.m. KST on Netflix
“Dead-End Job” is a mystery-horror fantasy drama that unfolds as Hyeok Jun (Lee Jae Wook) comes across a strange employment agency offering “perfect” part-time jobs that pay 50 times the usual hourly wage—only to be thrown into a terrifying, hellish workplace with horrors he could’ve never imagined.
“The Perfect Lie”
Korean Title: “라이어”
Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Seo Hyun Jin
Premiere Date: October 30
Broadcast Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC
“The Perfect Lie” is a psychological thriller in which cardiac surgeon Min Joon Ho (Yoo Yeon Seok) and school librarian Kang Ji Sun (Seo Hyun Jin) offer completely opposite accounts of the same memory, clashing fiercely in their search for the truth.
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Ahn Hyo Seop And Chang Ryul Spark A Fierce Culinary Rivalry In New Drama “Final Table”
The upcoming cooking drama “Final Table” has teased the dynamic between Ahn Hyo Seop and Chang Ryul!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
In the drama, Kang Han (Ahn Hyo Seop) and Cha Woo Jin (Chang Ryul) will face off in a spectacular rivalry in “The Table: K-Chef 2026” competition.
Kang Han, head chef of restaurant Familia, is a genius chef who has mastered cuisines from around the world through his innate aesthetic sensibility and exceptional ability to learn. With a free-spirited personality that leads him to relocate every year, his cooking is not confined to any particular style and boasts a distinctive character that encompasses culinary techniques from various countries.
Meanwhile, Cha Woo Jin was raised as a culinary prodigy with the backing of Pyungyeon Group. After graduating from a prestigious culinary school, he went on to become the head chef of Exception, one of the country’s top restaurants.
A perfectionist who makes no mistakes, his meticulously practiced cuisine is both elaborate and marked by strict formality.
Despite being polar opposites in personality and style, both chefs are fiercely passionate about cooking and meticulous about even the smallest details of flavor. They also have a history of competing against each other in an international cooking competition, where Kang Han took first place and Cha Woo Jin came in second. Their past rivalry has only heightened curiosity about how they will fare against each other this time around.
With this rivalry at the center, the two chefs are set to showcase inventive dishes that reflect their distinct identities, each offering their own interpretation of the same theme.
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, also watch Ahn Hyo Seop in “Lovers of the Red Sky” on Viki below:
Ahn Hyo Seop And Hong Hwa Yeon Team Up For A Cooking Survival Competition In “Final Table”
The upcoming cooking drama “Final Table” has shared new stills!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Han, a Korean chef who has worked overseas and possesses exceptional culinary talent and an outstanding palate. While preparing to begin working at a famous restaurant in New York after signing a contract with them, he visits Familia, a restaurant filled with memories of his father. By chance, he ends up becoming the restaurant’s head chef and joins the cooking survival competition.
Hong Hwa Yeon plays Choi Song Yi, a floor manager at Familia, who enters the cooking survival competition in an effort to restore the honor of her chef father, who turned his back on the world after being wrongfully disgraced. Although she has never stepped foot in a kitchen, Choi Song Yi possesses exceptional dexterity worthy of a chef’s daughter. Under Kang Han’s intensive training, she is set to transform from a novice cook into a capable sous chef.
With the same goal of saving Familia, the highly perceptive mentor Kang Han and his deft-handed pupil Choi Song Yi will face fierce competition from some of the most renowned chefs.
Attention is focused on whether Kang Han and Choi Song Yi, who are only just beginning to work together as a team, will be able to beat the top chefs from around the world and win the cooking survival competition.
The newly released stills capture the evolution of Kang Han and Choi Song Yi’s relationship, from their first meeting as a customer and floor manager to becoming teammates united by a common goal.
Kang Han’s visit to Familia after a long time and the sorrowful look in Choi Song Yi’s eyes as she watches him hint at an unusual first encounter between the two.
Other photos show Kang Han and Choi Song Yi working together in the kitchen as mentor and pupil.
The subtle tension between Kang Han and Choi Song Yi as they stand close together during an intense cooking session raises expectations for the chemistry between them, which is expected to add a touch of romance to the fierce survival competition.
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, also watch Ahn Hyo Seop in “Lovers of the Red Sky” below:
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Also watch Hong Hwa Yeon in “Filing for Love” on Viki:
Watch: Ahn Hyo Seop Is Calm, Confident, And Ready To Win In “Final Table” Teaser
The upcoming cooking drama “Final Table” has unveiled its first teaser!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
The first teaser offers a glimpse of the intense competition, where top chefs put everything on the line for the coveted title. As they sweat it out over roaring flames, the chefs pour their passion and skill into creating elaborate dishes that look like works of art.
Among them is chef Kang Han (Ahn Hyo Seop), who initially appears remarkably relaxed. However, his eyes soon light up as he becomes fully immersed in the competition, revealing a fierce determination beneath his calm demeanor.
As the survival competition heats up, the chefs scramble to secure the best ingredients and even grab one another by the collar. Yet amid the chaos, Kang Han remains completely unfazed, focusing solely on his cooking as he carefully puts the finishing touches on his dish.
Finally, the chefs’ creations are placed before the judges. With an utterly confident expression, Kang Han declares, “If I can’t do it, then who can?” Will Kang Han live up to his bold confidence and claim the championship?
Watch the teaser below:
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, also watch Ahn Hyo Seop in “Lovers of the Red Sky” below:
Jung Yoo Jin Meets Mysterious Chef Ahn Hyo Seop While Creating A Cooking Competition In “Final Table”
The upcoming JTBC drama “Final Table” has unveiled new stills of Jung Yoo Jin!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
Jung Yoo Jin plays Seon Jung Won, the head producer at Pyungyeon Media. Known as the entertainment industry’s “Midas touch,” she has risen through the ranks at lightning speed by turning every program she creates into a hit.
As a key figure at Pyungyeon Media, Seon Jung Won is constantly on the lookout for the next big idea that will capture the public’s attention. She eventually comes up with the idea of a cooking survival show “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” which seeks to crown the best Korean chef.
The newly released stills capture Seon Jung Won working tirelessly around the clock to bring the program to life. As the head producer, she leads presentations outlining the project’s direction and personally travels around the country and overseas to recruit chefs, showcasing her passion and dedication.
While meticulously overseeing everything from planning the program to recruiting contestants, Seon Jung Won happens to encounter Kang Han (Ahn Hyo Seop), a mysterious chef whose identity is completely shrouded in secrecy, at a restaurant she visits. Intrigued by him, she begins to take a keen interest in the enigmatic chef.
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Jung Yoo Jin in “DNA Lover” below:
Ahn Hyo Seop And Hong Hwa Yeon’s New Drama “Final Table” Sets The Stage For A Fierce Cooking Competition
The upcoming drama “Final Table” has unveiled a new poster!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef. The drama stars Ahn Hyo Seop, Hong Hwa Yeon, Chang Ryul, and more.
The newly released poster offers a glimpse of the tense atmosphere inside the studio before the competition begins. Designed to resemble a professional restaurant kitchen, the space is fully equipped with neatly arranged countertops, dishes, and cooking utensils.
The tagline, “The world’s fiercest meal begins,” raises questions about which chefs will step into the competition and what extraordinary dishes they will create in their quest for the coveted top spot.
Blending the storytelling of a drama with the thrills of a survival cooking show, “Final Table” promises to offer a unique viewing experience.
The production team commented, “‘The Table: K-Chef 2026’ will introduce a new theme in each round, and the chefs will prepare dishes based on each theme, pouring their heart and soul into their creations. We hope viewers will look forward to the chefs’ storytelling as they explain the connection between each theme and their dishes, as well as the personal stories behind them.”
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, also watch Ahn Hyo Seop in “Lovers of the Red Sky” below:
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Also watch Hong Hwa Yeon in “Filing for Love” on Viki:
Chang Ryul Enters A Cooking Competition To Beat The Only Chef Who Has Ever Defeated Him In “Final Table”
The upcoming drama “Final Table” has unveiled the first stills of Chang Ryul in character!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
Chang Ryul plays Cha Woo Jin, the head chef of Exception, Korea’s top contemporary restaurant backed by Pyungyeon Group, the No. 1 company in the food service industry. A strict perfectionist, Cha Woo Jin follows set routines in everything he does, from running the kitchen and dining area to his everyday life. He also places great importance on precision and adhering to strict standards when it comes to cooking.
A culinary prodigy since childhood, Cha Woo Jin takes great pride in his skills and cannot stand losing to anyone in the kitchen. In the past, he once placed second in a cooking competition after being defeated by an anonymous chef, marking the first time he had ever failed to take first place.
When Cha Woo Jin learns that the chef who defeated him back then is entering a cooking survival competition, he decides to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026.” He hopes to settle the score by going head-to-head with his former rival once again.
The newly released photos capture Cha Woo Jin as he takes part in the cooking competition. Throughout the competition, he oversees the staff while preparing dishes himself. Outside the kitchen, he also visits various markets in search of ingredients.
“Final Table” will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
Hong Hwa Yeon Enters A High-Stakes Cooking Competition To Save Her Father’s Legacy In “Final Table”
JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama “Final Table” has shared the first glimpse of Hong Hwa Yeon in character!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
Hong Hwa Yeon plays Choi Song Yi, a novice cook and restaurant floor manager who enters the cooking survival competition and embarks on a fierce journey to become a chef.
Choi Song Yi lost her mother at a young age and has worked alongside her renowned chef father to run their restaurant, Familia. As the restaurant’s floor manager, she handles customer service and serves guests. Although she cannot cook, she has a genuine passion for food and is her father’s biggest fan when it comes to his cooking.
However, when her father dies after an unfortunate incident leaves his reputation in ruins, Choi Song Yi makes one last desperate effort to save Familia, which is on the verge of closing. She enters the cooking survival competition, seeing it as her only chance to restore her father’s honor.
Her life begins to change when she recruits Kang Han (Ahn Hyo Seop), a mysterious chef who has been involved in a mysterious incident, as the head chef of Familia. Can Choi Song Yi—who inherits her father’s talent for cooking—rise to the top of the competition with Kang Han’s help?
The newly released photos show Choi Song Yi undergoing intensive training in the kitchen ahead of her participation in the survival competition. Her determined expression and focused movements as she throws herself into cooking reflect her strong resolve.
Can she, who started out as a complete novice, transform into a true chef through her intensive training?
“Final Table” is slated to premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, watch Hong Hwa Yeon in “Filing for Love” on Viki:
Ahn Hyo Seop Is A Genius Chef Shrouded In Mystery In New Drama “Final Table”
JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama “Final Table” has shared new stills featuring Ahn Hyo Seop!
“Final Table” follows talented Korean chefs from around the world as they gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef.
Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Han, a Korean chef who has worked overseas and possesses exceptional culinary talent and an outstanding palate. Everything about him, from his family background to his nationality, is shrouded in mystery. Because of his intense wanderlust and free-spirited personality, he refuses to settle down in one place. Instead, he travels the world and moves to a different restaurant every year.
Kang Han has a contract with a famous restaurant in New York, but stays in Korea for a while to enjoy the simple life of living close to nature.
One day, he visits “Familia,” a restaurant filled with memories of his father, and unexpectedly ends up becoming its head chef, leading him to compete in a cooking survival competition.
Kang Han ultimately chooses to compete in the competition, even postponing his planned trip to the U.S. It remains to be seen how he came to become the head chef of the small Italian restaurant “Familia.”
The stills capture different sides of Kang Han, from cooking freely in nature to his transformation into the head chef of “Familia.”
Ahead of the survival competition, he is seen with a serious expression, fully immersed in cooking as he showcases the skills he has honed over the years.
How will Kang Han, a genius chef who creates his own culinary world regardless of location, perform in a competition filled with such formidable rival chefs?
“Final Table” is slated to premiere on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting, also watch Ahn Hyo Seop in “Lovers of the Red Sky” below:
