KBS 2TV’s weekend drama “Love on the Menu” dropped new stills that show Hani waiting anxiously for someone while Ha Seok-jin gets shocked by unexpected news. The drama, which airs every Saturday and Sunday, continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its growing family secrets and emotional twists. Episode 13, which aired on September 5, brought major turning points for the lead characters.
What ‘Love on the Menu’ Is About
“Love on the Menu” tells the story of Kim Moo Jin (played by Ha Seok-jin) and Han Gyu Rim (played by Hani, whose real name is Ahn Hee-yeon). They are two former lovers who meet again eight years after a painful breakup. As they reconnect, they try to put together the broken pieces of their families and build a new life together.
The series is a family romance drama that premiered on July 25, 2026, on KBS 2TV. It airs at 8:50 p.m. KST on Saturdays and Sundays. The show is written by Lee Kyung-hee and directed by Hong Seok-gu.
Ha Seok-jin’s Character Faces a Shocking Discovery
In the latest stills from the upcoming episode, Kim Moo Jin comes face to face with Han Gyeol (played by Yoon Ha Bin). Han Gyeol hands him a notebook. After looking at what is inside, Kim Moo Jin cannot hide his shock. The unexpected contents leave him completely surprised.
Han Gyeol breaks down in tears after seeing Kim Moo Jin’s reaction. This moment raises many questions about what secret the notebook holds and how it will change the relationship between these characters.
The production team shared: “After seeing the shocking truth inside the notebook, Kim Moo Jin finds out about the worries that are deeply troubling Han Gyeol, bringing him to a new turning point.”
Hani’s Character Waits Anxiously for Someone
Another photo shows Han Gyu Rim waiting nervously outside a side dish shop. She has a worried look on her face. Viewers are curious to know what new crisis she is facing.
The production team added: “Please also keep an eye on what sort of crisis has struck Han Gyu Rim, who is visibly full of worry.”
A Family Member’s Shocking Confession
The stills also show Jang Hoon Tae (played by Kwon Hae Hyo) turning his family’s world upside down with a shocking confession. Go Yoon Hee (played by Yoon Yoo Sun) is left speechless by his unexpected words. Meanwhile, Jang Seo Hyun (played by Lee Ju Yeon) glares at her father with resentment.
Previous Episode Recap
Earlier episodes have set the stage for these intense moments. Kim Moo Jin previously found out that Han Gyu Rim is Go Yoon Hee’s biological daughter. At the same time, Han Gyeol learned that Han Gyu Rim could not be his biological mother based on their blood types.
In another storyline, Jo Heung Sik (played by Bae Jung Nam) punched Han Gyu Young’s fiancé after catching him cheating. This led to a confrontation at the police station.
Strong Ratings and Viewer Response
“Love on the Menu” has been performing well in ratings. Episode 10 recorded a nationwide rating of 16.8% according to Nielsen Korea. This set a new record for the series and placed it at the top of weekend viewership. The show has maintained the number-one position for four consecutive weeks.
The drama premiered with a rating of 11.7% and peaked at 13.3% in its fourth episode. The continued rise in ratings shows that viewers are hooked on the complicated romance between Hani and Ha Seok-jin.
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Cast and Characters
The main cast of “Love on the Menu” includes:
- Ha Seok-jin as Kim Moo Jin, the owner of an Italian restaurant
- Hani (Ahn Hee-yeon) as Han Gyu Rim
- Park You Na as Han Gyu Young, Han Gyu Rim’s ambitious younger sister
- Yoon Ha Bin as Han Gyeol
- Kwon Hae Hyo as Jang Hoon Tae
- Yoon Yoo Sun as Go Yoon Hee
- Lee Ju Yeon as Jang Seo Hyun
- Bae Jung Nam as Jo Heung Sik
- Jin Kyung as Hong Ok Sun
- Ryu Seung Soo, Min Jin Woong, Bae Youn Kyu, and Jung Bo Min also appear
Where to Watch ‘Love on the Menu’
“Love on the Menu” airs on KBS 2TV every Saturday and Sunday at 8:50 p.m. KST. International viewers can watch the drama on streaming platforms like Viki and Viu. The show is available with subtitles in multiple languages for global audiences.
Episode 13 aired on September 5, 2026, and episode 14 aired on September 6, 2026. New episodes are released weekly.
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