KBS has confirmed that both of its weekend dramas, A Love Other Than Yours and Love On The Menu, will not air new episodes on September 26 and 27, 2026. The network announced the schedule change on September 21, citing its commitment to broadcast coverage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Viewers expecting the next chapters of both series will need to adjust their weekend viewing plans, though KBS has prepared special programming to fill the gap.
Why the Two K-Dramas Are Taking a Break
The decision affects the Saturday and Sunday prime-time slots normally reserved for the two dramas. KBS will instead dedicate its airtime to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a major multi-sport event that requires extensive live coverage. This is a common practice for South Korean broadcasters during large international sporting events, as networks prioritize live sports over regular entertainment programming.
Both dramas air on KBS2, with A Love Other Than Yours occupying the 9:20 p.m. KST slot and Love On The Menu airing at 8 p.m. KST. The one-week pause means fans will wait an extra seven days for the next installments of both series.
What Will Air Instead This Weekend
KBS has scheduled alternative programming to keep viewers engaged during the hiatus. On September 23 at 10:20 p.m. KST, the network will air a special broadcast featuring Episodes 1 through 4 of A Love Other Than Yours in an 80-minute block. The same special is scheduled again for September 26 at 11:20 p.m. KST and September 30 at 11:10 p.m. KST.
For Love On The Menu, KBS will broadcast a review special on September 27 at 10 p.m. KST, hosted by popular YouTuber Gomong. The special will cover Episodes 1 through 18 of the family romance drama, giving viewers a chance to catch up on the story so far.
About A Love Other Than Yours
A Love Other Than Yours is a 14-episode romantic drama starring Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin. The series follows Namgoong Ho (Seo Kang-joon), a stable office worker at Hunmin Confectionery, and Lee Mi-do (Ahn Eun-jin), a film director chasing her dreams despite professional setbacks. The couple has been together for 10 years, and their once-passionate relationship has settled into a comfortable, dependable bond. As they approach marriage, unexpected emotional changes and the arrival of new people force them to question whether their love can survive the test of time.
The drama premiered on September 12, 2026, and airs two new episodes every Saturday and Sunday. It streams globally on Prime Video, making it accessible to audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions. Directed by Hwang Seung-ki and Lee Ga-ram, the series explores themes of commitment, temptation, and the quiet uncertainties that can emerge after years together.
About Love On The Menu
Love On The Menu is a family romance drama led by Ha Seok-jin and Hani (Ahn Hee-yeon). The story centers on Kim Moo Jin (Ha Seok-jin), a wealthy Italian restaurant owner and chef, and Han Gyu Rim (Hani), a woman who works multiple part-time jobs to support her family. The two were once deeply in love but separated eight years ago due to Gyu Rim’s harsh circumstances. When they reunite, they begin to piece together the fragments of their broken families and build a new life together.
The drama premiered on July 25, 2026, and is planned as a 50-episode series. It airs on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. KST and streams on Viki and Kocowa for international audiences. The series blends romance with emotional family storytelling, focusing on second chances and the healing power of connection.
When New Episodes Will Return
Both dramas will resume their regular broadcast schedules on October 3, 2026. Episode 5 of A Love Other Than Yours will air on that date, continuing the story of Namgoong Ho and Lee Mi-do. Episode 19 of Love On The Menu will also return on October 3, picking up the thread of Kim Moo Jin and Han Gyu Rim’s rekindled relationship.
For viewers following along week by week, the brief pause offers a chance to catch up on earlier episodes. A Love Other Than Yours has aired four episodes so far, while Love On The Menu has aired 18 episodes, making the review special a useful recap for anyone who may have fallen behind.
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Global Streaming Availability
International fans can continue watching both dramas on their respective streaming platforms. A Love Other Than Yours is available on Prime Video in multiple regions, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. Love On The Menu streams on Viki and Kocowa, with subtitles available in various languages for global audiences.
The one-week break does not affect the overall episode counts or the planned story arcs for either series. Both dramas will continue with their original broadcast schedules after the Asian Games coverage concludes.
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