Wed Thurs Fri Korean Drama: Shin Min Ah, Lee Jin Uk and Yoo Teo Lead MBC’s 2027 Romance

A restaurant that opens only three days a week. A first love who walks back in after 12 years. It sounds like the perfect recipe for heartache, and Wed Thurs…

By Reetam Bodhak

November 6, 2026

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A restaurant that opens only three days a week. A first love who walks back in after 12 years. It sounds like the perfect recipe for heartache, and Wed Thurs Fri is serving it up on MBC. Here’s what we know.

What Is Wed Thurs Fri About?

The 12-episode series is an emotional story about first love, unexpected reunions and second chances, set against the backdrop of a unique restaurant. The title comes from the restaurant itself, which operates exclusively on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. When a first love returns, old feelings resurface and the characters must face past decisions.

Wed Thurs Fri : Overview

Detail	Information
Network	MBC
Genre	Romance
Episodes	12
Leads	Shin Min Ah, Lee Jin Uk, Yoo Teo
Director	Jung Dong Yoon
Writer	Joo Hyun
Premiere	First half of 2027

Meet the Main Characters

Shin Min Ah as Cha Eun Soo. She reunites with her first love while hiding her true intentions. After parting from him, she married another man but still yearns for the life she truly wants.

Lee Jin Uk as Kim Dong Woo. He’s the chef and owner of the restaurant. Still haunted by a first love he couldn’t hold on to, he works just three days a week and spends the other four doing nothing. His quiet routine ends the moment Eun Soo walks in.

Yoo Teo as Lee Won Pil. He is Eun Soo’s husband and an executive director at Hangu Construction. He’s rich and successful, yet struggles to understand love, which adds another layer to the triangle.

The Creative Team Behind It

The team has strong credentials. Director Jung Dong Yoon is known for Gyeongseong Creature and Stove League, while writer Joo Hyun wrote The World of the Married. Kang Eun Kyung, the writer behind the Dr. Romantic series, takes part as creator. That mix of emotional storytelling and polished direction has fans optimistic.

Why Fans Are Excited?

A few reasons this one’s already generating buzz:

A fresh setting: A three-day restaurant is a charming, original hook.
A complicated love triangle: The story isn’t about villains, but about forgiveness and finding yourself.
A strong lead: Shin Min Ah is a fan favorite in romance dramas.

Remember that the premiere is still months away, so details may evolve.

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