Love on the Menu () is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Lee Kyung-hee, directed by , and starring Hani and Ha Seok-jin. The series follows two couples as they reunite and restart their relationships, as well as a family torn by internal conflicts yet bound by loyalty. It premiered on KBS2 on July 25, 2026, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).
Synopsis After her affluent family suffers financial collapse, Han Gyu-rim becomes the head of the household and supports them through housework and part-time jobs. She meets Kim Mu-jin and the two develop a relationship over the course of a year. Facing financial hardship, she later ends the relationship, believing it would burden him. Years later, Gyu-rim, who had prioritized her family and was working at a side dish store, reunites with Mu-jin. The two ex-lovers reunite after eight years. Despite family pressure and past conflicts, they rekindle their relationship.
Cast and characters Main Hani as Han Gyu-rim Owner of a market side dish shop. Ha Seok-jin as Kim Mu-jin Head chef and owner of an Italian restaurant, and Gyu-rim's lover.
Supporting Park You-na as Han Gyu-young Gyu-rim's younger sister. as Jo Heung-sik Gyu-rim's reliable male friend. Min Jin-woong as Park Jung-woo Mu-jin's best friend. Lee Joo-yeon as Jang Seo-hyun A fashion designer, who has harbored feelings for Mu-jin for a long time. Jung Bo-min as Kwon Hee-na An elementary school teacher. Kwon Hae-hyo as Jang Hoon-tae Chairman of a fashion company.
Gyu-rim's family Yoon Yoo-sun as Go Yoon-hee Gyu-rim's mother. Ryu Seung-soo as Han Seok-jung Gyu-rim's father. Bae Yoon-gyu as Han Gyu-oh Gyu-rim's younger brother. Park Soo-oh as Han Gyu-seo Gyu-rim's youngest brother. Kim Min-seo as Han Gyu-min Gyu-rim's sister.
Mu-jin's family Jin Kyung as Hong Ok-sun Mu-jin's mother.
Other Jeon Hye-ji as Seo Min-ju
Production Development The series, produced by Monster Union and Contents G, is directed by , who helmed Beauty and Mr. Romantic (2024), and the screenplay is written by Lee Kyung-hee, who wrote I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004) and Uncontrollably Fond (2016).
Casting On January 8, 2026, Hani was confirmed by her agency to have been offered a lead role. On January 29, Ha Seok-jin was cast as the male lead. In March 2026, was reportedly considering the role of the female lead's best friend. The next month, Park You-na joined the lead cast as Gyu-rim's youngest sister. By June 2026, Hani and Ha Seok-jin's appearances were confirmed. The project marks Hani's first weekend drama. The same month, Park You-na, Bae Jeong-nam, Min Jin-woong, Lee Joo-yeon, Bae Yoon-gyu, Jung Bo-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Yoon Yoo-sun, Ryu Seung-soo, and Jin Kyung were confirmed to appear.
Release Love on the Menu was originally scheduled to premiere on KBS2 in August 2026, but was moved up to July 2026. The series was confirmed to premiere on KBS2 on July 25, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).
Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 July 25, 2026 11.7% 2 July 26, 2026 13.0% 10.8% 3 August 1, 2026 10.5% 4 August 2, 2026 13.3% 12.2% 5 August 8, 2026 13.4% 11.8% 6 August 9, 2026 15.1% 13.4% 7 August 15, 2026 14.2% 12.5% 8 August 16, 2026 14.8% 13.2% 9 August 22, 2026 14.9% 13.1% 10 August 23, 2026 16.4% 14.4% 11 August 29, 2026 14.8% 12.7% 12 August 30, 2026 16.6% 13 September 5, 2026 14.2% 12.2% 14 September 6, 2026 16.6% 14.5% 15 September 12, 2026 15.3% 13.3% 16 September 13, 2026 14.3% 17 September 19, 2026 13.8% 11.9% 18 September 20, 2026 14.5% 12.5% 19 October 4, 2026 15.5% 13.1% 20 October 10, 2026 21 October 11, 2026 Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
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