Not every K-drama needs a love triangle to break your heart a little. Sometimes all it takes is one quiet act of kindness — and that’s exactly what “Love on the Menu” just gave us.
New stills from the upcoming KBS2 drama show Bae Jung Nam’s character, Jo Heung Sik, sitting teary-eyed beside his mother after she collapses and regains consciousness. The person who helped him through that crisis? Hani’s character, Han Gyu Rim. Grateful and visibly moved, Jo Heung Sik vows to track her down and repay her kindness — setting up what looks like one of the drama’s most tender relationships.
“Love on the Menu” follows Kim Moo Jin (Ha Seok Jin) and Han Gyu Rim (Hani), former lovers who reunite eight years after a painful breakup and slowly rebuild their broken families around, fittingly, a warm dinner table. Jo Heung Sik, described as rough-around-the-edges but deeply warmhearted, is expected to bring fresh energy into Han Gyu Rim’s difficult daily life.
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Love on the Menu: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Network | KBS2 |
| Lead Cast | Ha Seok Jin, Hani |
| Bae Jung Nam’s Role | Jo Heung Sik |
| Genre | Family Romance Drama |
| Premiere Date | July 25, 8 PM KST |
| Core Theme | Second chances & rebuilding family |
Why Fans Are Already Invested
This marks Hani’s first television lead role since “Call It Love,” making her comeback something fans have quietly been waiting years for. And Ha Seok Jin, known for playing emotionally layered men with restraint rather than melodrama, adds real weight to a story about love interrupted and rediscovered.
Family dramas rooted in Korean drama traditions tend to succeed when the supporting cast feels lived-in rather than decorative — and Jo Heung Sik’s quiet devotion already hints at exactly that kind of texture.
Want the full cast breakdown and character details before the premiere? TechnoSports has you covered with everything revealed about the show so far.
FAQs
When does Love on the Menu premiere?
It airs on KBS2 starting July 25 at 8 p.m. KST.
Who plays Jo Heung Sik in the drama?
Bae Jung Nam plays Jo Heung Sik, a warmhearted man who grows close to Hani’s character.
