Ready for a drama that serves up rivalry, ambition and a lot of heat? JTBC’s upcoming Final Table has revealed its chef lineup, and the stakes look sky-high. Set around a fictional cooking survival show, it brings together Korean chefs from around the world in a battle to be crowned the best. If you enjoy a good Korean drama, add this one to your watchlist.
The Story Behind the Competition
In the drama, the contest is called The Table: K-Chef 2026 and is produced by Pyeonyeon Media, part of Korea’s leading food service company, Pyeonyeon Group. Each round gives the chefs a new theme, and they must impress with creative dishes. The winner takes home a cash prize and a chance to open a restaurant backed by Pyeonyeon Group.
The Big Rivalry
The main attraction is a revenge match between reclusive culinary master Kang Han (Ahn Hyo Seop) and head chef Cha Woo Jin (Chang Ryul). The two have faced off before in an international cooking competition, and now they meet again to settle the score.
Final Table: Meet the Chefs
| Character | Actor | What drives them |
|---|---|---|
| Kang Han | Ahn Hyo Seop | Revenge showdown with Cha Woo Jin |
| Cha Woo Jin | Chang Ryul | Settling the score with Kang Han |
| Yoo In Seop | Kim Sun Woo | Head chef of modern Korean restaurant Seop |
| Joshua | Kim Jung Hwan | Head chef of American restaurant Hush |
| Yang Ja Ryong | Lee Yoo Joon | Prize money and fame |
| Jang Ok Sun | Lee Joo Young | Becoming the top expert in royal court cuisine |
| Park Je Hyun | Lee Hyun Kyun | Finding his identity through K-food |
| Isabelle | Hailey | Finding her identity through K-food |
Premiere Details
Final Table premieres on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST. While you wait, you can catch Ahn Hyo Seop in Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy on Viki.
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FAQs
Q1. When does Final Table premiere?
It premieres on October 24 at 10:40 p.m. KST on JTBC.
Q2. Who plays the rival chefs?
Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Han, and Chang Ryul plays Cha Woo Jin.