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Love on the Menu

★7.3 2026 1 Season Lee Kyoung-hee TV-MA

A cheerful side dish shop owner and a chef hiding a secret cross paths at a local market, but their path to romance won't be easy.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 50 episodes

Patience Meets A Rival

Episode 01

Patience Meets A Rival

Jul 25, 2026 · 68 min

Kim Mu-jin's feelings for Han Gyu-rim deepen at the restaurant, while Gyu-rim has barely a moment to think about romance between home responsibilities, part-time work, and her siblings' latest troubles. Mu-jin chooses patience and plans to approach her slowly, but Jo Heung-sik's bold advance shakes his resolve. The slow approach ends in one sudden confession.

You Are My Saviour

Episode 02

You Are My Saviour

Jul 26, 2026 · 64 min

Mu-jin confesses his feelings for Gyu-rim, but Gyu-rim turns him down, telling him that life is too hard for her to date anyone. Gyu-rim suddenly gets worried that she might have to live the rest of her life taking care of her siblings, so she tells them she's getting married out of the blue. Meanwhile, Yun-hee gets into a car accident, and it turns out the other driver is her ex-husband.

Truth Changes Everything

Episode 03

Truth Changes Everything

Aug 1, 2026 · 65 min

As Mu-jin and Gyu-rim settle into a blossoming romance, Mu-jin decides he can no longer hide the truth and finally reveals the secret he has kept from her. Reeling from the unexpected revelation and Hong Ok-seon's fierce opposition, the couple vows not to let go of each other, only for an unforeseen crisis to threaten everything they have chosen to protect.

Unexpected Reunion

Episode 04

Unexpected Reunion

Aug 2, 2026 · 65 min

Mu-jin is severely injured while working as a day labourer at a construction site. Meanwhile, his older sister, Yoon-jin, confronts Gyu-rim and urges her to end her relationship with Mu-jin. At the same time, Gyu-rim's family is evicted from their home. Eight years later, Gyu-rim lives with her young son, Gyeol. However, she is summoned to the police station, where she comes face to face with someone she never expected to see again.

A Love Left Unfinished

Episode 05

A Love Left Unfinished

Aug 8, 2026 · 64 min

Eight years after losing Gyu-rim, Mu-jin finds her beside her son Han Gyeol and Heung-sik, who seems to be her husband. He tries to accept the life she appears to have built without him, but his feelings refuse to disappear. Meanwhile, Gyu-yeong hides her family as she prepares for a meeting before marriage, setting the stage for another painful collision.

Reunion With Mother

Episode 06

Reunion With Mother

Aug 9, 2026 · 65 min

Mu-jin suspects Gyeol might be his son, but Gyu-rim quickly brushes off his suspicions. Gyeol once again asks Mu-jin to meet, and when they sit down together, Gyeol surprises Mu-jin with an unexpected question. Meanwhile, Yun-hee learns that Gyu-yeong had asked Hun-tae for help with her wedding and decides to meet with her. However, Gyu-yeong is disappointed when Yun-hee's attitude is completely different from what she had expected.

A Past They Cannot Erase

Episode 07

A Past They Cannot Erase

Aug 15, 2026 · 65 min

Pressed by young Gyeol about his lingering affection, Mu-jin insists he holds no desire for someone already married. Elsewhere, Gyu-rim fiercely defends her secret against Jeong-wu, adamant that her son shares no connection with Mu-jin. Still, keeping the past deeply buried proves impossible.

The Saviour Who Saved My Son

Episode 08

The Saviour Who Saved My Son

Aug 16, 2026 · 64 min

After learning that Heung-sik was injured while trying to save Gyeol, Gyu-rim gradually grows attached to Heung-sik. Meanwhile, Gyu-yeong, fired from the hospital, returns to Gyu-rim's home, showing signs of causing trouble once again. Elsewhere, Ok-seon discovers Gyeol's existence and begins looking into his background in secret, even planning to take him away from Gyu-rim and raise him herself.

A Wedding To Stop

Episode 09

A Wedding To Stop

Aug 22, 2026 · 65 min

Mu-jin decides to start a new relationship with Seo-hyeon, but he can't shake the heaviness in his heart. Meanwhile, after learning about everything from Gyu-yeong's formal family meeting to the excessive wedding gifts being demanded, Gyu-rim resolves to stop the marriage.

A Lost Memory

Episode 10

A Lost Memory

Aug 23, 2026 · 65 min

After getting drunk, Gyu-rim runs into Mu-jin on her way home, but the next morning, she suffers from a terrible hangover and has no memory of meeting him. Still, she can't shake the feeling that something is missing and searches for what she may have lost, left with an uneasy feeling. Meanwhile, Yun-hee confronts Mu-jin and harshly declares that she will never approve of his relationship with her daughter.

The Secret Behind Gyu-rim's Childbirth

Episode 11

The Secret Behind Gyu-rim's Childbirth

Aug 29, 2026 · 65 min

Memories of the secret surrounding the day Gyu-rim gave birth suddenly flash through her mind, prompting her to ask Mu-jin if the two of them might ever be able to get back together. Seo-hyeon leaves home and moves in with Mu-jin, determined to live with him without his consent. Meanwhile, Gyu-rim receives a shocking announcement from the owner of the shop where she works.

No More Sacrifices

Episode 12

No More Sacrifices

Aug 30, 2026 · 65 min

Gyu-rim shocks her family by declaring that she is done sacrificing herself as the eldest daughter and refuses to keep scraping by for everyone else's sake. Elsewhere, Yun-hee's unusually strong opposition to Mu-jin catches Hun-tae's attention, prompting him to ask if there is something he does not know. One question hangs heavily between them.

A Shocking Discovery

Episode 13

A Shocking Discovery

Sep 5, 2026 · 66 min

Yun-hee reveals to Hun-tae that Gyu-rim is her daughter, forcing him to lie in an attempt to make Seo-hyun give up on Mu-jin. Meanwhile, Gyeol is stunned to discover that his blood type makes it impossible for Gyu-rim to be his biological mother. Reeling from the revelation, he runs away from home and seeks out Mu-jin.

A Child Demands The Truth

Episode 14

A Child Demands The Truth

Sep 6, 2026 · 66 min

Gyeol begins searching his own family for the truth of where he came from, and every question leaves Gyu-rim more helpless as the son she raised pulls away. Elsewhere, Seo-hyeon believes Hun-tae's deception and urges him to divorce Yun-hee, turning one lie into a threat that could tear their family apart.

Hidden Truths And Cold Calculations

Episode 15

Hidden Truths And Cold Calculations

Sep 12, 2026 · 66 min

As Mu-jin tenderly watches over young Gyeol, he searches for any way to reconcile the boy with Gyu-rim, yet the guarded child firmly shuts everyone out. At the same time, Gyu-yeong solidifies her legal marriage to Sung-wook and turns her calculated gaze toward far grander family power. No dangerous secret can stay buried forever when pride takes control.

When Silence Finally Breaks

Episode 16

When Silence Finally Breaks

Sep 13, 2026 · 65 min

Gyu-rim reveals to Mu-jin the secret she has kept from everyone until now, bringing a long hidden truth into the open. Elsewhere, Yun-hee keeps circling Gyu-rim before encountering Seok-joong and showing signs of an unsettling shift. One confession is made, while another mystery quietly edges closer.

Stay By My Side

Episode 17

Stay By My Side

Sep 19, 2026 · 65 min

Mu-jin confesses to Gyu-rim that he wants to stay by her and Gyeol's side from now on, asking her to trust only him no matter what comes their way. Meanwhile, Gyu-yeong is deeply hurt when no one shows up to her farewell party, and after getting completely drunk, she returns home and causes a scene, lashing out at her family for turning their backs on her.

Meeting the Family

Episode 18

Meeting the Family

Sep 20, 2026 · 65 min

Mu-jin visits Gyu-rim's home early in the morning and unexpectedly finds himself face-to-face with Seok-joong and the rest of her family. He is caught off guard when the confrontational Gyu-yeong and Seok-joong put him through an intense interrogation. Meanwhile, Yun-hee finds herself drawn toward Gyu-rim without even realizing it.

The Cost Of Trust

Episode 19

The Cost Of Trust

Oct 4, 2026 · 64 min

Mu-jin forces Gyu-oh to face the truth that years of sacrifice were built on lies and exploitation, leaving Gyu-oh furious at the people who used him and at himself for believing them. As Gyu-rim struggles with Gyu-yeong's silent departure and Gyu-yeong savours her escape, Gyu-oh reaches a decision he can no longer avoid.

Straight Toward Gyu-rim

Episode 20

Straight Toward Gyu-rim

Oct 10, 2026 · 65 min

Seeing Gyu-oh return to his usual self brings Gyu-rim a welcome sense of relief. Mu-jin, however, keeps pursuing Gyu-rim head-on, just as Seok-joong grows curious enough to appear unexpectedly at Mu-jin's restaurant. Relief, persistence, and a father's curiosity quietly converge, and the next impression could matter more than anyone expects.

Too Bright To Ignore

Episode 21

Too Bright To Ignore

Oct 11, 2026 · 65 min

Gyu-rim turns heads with an extravagantly flashy look, forcing Mu-jin to step in and lead her away from all the attention. Elsewhere, Gyu-yeong tries to endure a family life far removed from the one she has dreamed of, holding back every frustration until her patience reaches its limit. What she has buried can no longer stay hidden.

No More Running

Episode 22

No More Running

Oct 17, 2026 · 66 min

Mu-jin arrives dressed like a full-blown rock star, and his sheer confidence finally stops Gyu-rim's bizarre antics long enough for her to confess what she truly feels. Meanwhile, Ok-seon seeks out Han-gyeol while pretending their meeting is accidental, and Gyu-rim decides she can no longer run away like a coward for Gyeol's sake. So she goes to find Ok-seon.

Love in the Present Tense

Episode 23

Love in the Present Tense

Oct 18, 2026 · 65 min

Gyu-oh opens his heart to Hee-na, revealing his painful past at a host bar before finally telling her he loves her. Meanwhile, Gyu-rim calmly tells Geol that she and Mu-jin are starting over, filling Mu-jin with a joy he can barely contain. But he still must face his fiercely disapproving mother, Ok-seon, to ask her blessing, and the answer could change everything.

The Price of Love

Episode 24

The Price of Love

Oct 24, 2026 · 65 min

When Mu-jin asks Ok-seon to accept his relationship with Gyu-rim, she sets a condition that could change everything. But Mu-jin refuses to let her demands shake his resolve. Meanwhile, Yun-hee reels from unexpected news from Seok-joong, while Gyu-yeong faces an awkward predicament at Heung-sik's home.

Standing Together in Crisis

Episode 25

Standing Together in Crisis

Oct 25, 2026 · 64 min

When an unforeseen crisis hits Mu-jin's restaurant, Gyu-rim strives to stay by his side, even as a string of surprises leaves him reeling. Meanwhile, Gyu-oh looks toward a fresh start with his family's support and barely contained excitement. But when Gyu-yeong steps out of Heung-sik's house for a breather, the day takes a turn she never expects.

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Oct 31, 2026

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About the series

Love on the Menu poster
Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

A cheerful side dish shop owner and a chef hiding a secret cross paths at a local market, but their path to romance won't be easy.

FamilyDrama

Cast

8 principal cast

Ha Seok-jin

Ha Seok-jin

Kim Mu-jin

Hani

Hani

Han Gyu-rim

Park You-na

Park You-na

Han Gyu-yeong

Bae Jung-nam

Bae Jung-nam

Jo Heung-sik

Min Jin-woong

Min Jin-woong

Park Jeong-wu

Lee Ju-yeon

Lee Ju-yeon

Jang Seo-hyeon

Bae Yoon-gyu

Bae Yoon-gyu

Han Gyu-oh

Park Soo-oh

Park Soo-oh

Han Gyu-seo

Where to watch Love on the Menu

Love on the Menu is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The family from Lee Kyoung-hee has 1 season and 50 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Love on the Menu have?

Love on the Menu has 1 season with 50 episodes in total.

Is Love on the Menu still on the air?

Love on the Menu is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Love on the Menu?

Love on the Menu airs on KBS2.

When did Love on the Menu first air?

Love on the Menu first aired on July 25, 2026.

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