The upcoming KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Recipe For Love' has revealed a heartwarming and delightful script reading session. The lead actors, Park Ki-woong, born in 1985, and Jin Se-yun, born in 1994, have a nine-year age difference.
Scheduled to premiere on January 31, 2026, at 8 PM, 'Recipe For Love' is a family makeup drama about two families entangled in a 30-year-long feud, who eventually resolve their misunderstandings and heal each other's wounds, becoming one family.
The script reading session brought together the main cast and crew of 'Recipe For Love,' including writer Park Ji-sook, director Han Joon-seo, and actors Jin Se-yun (as Gong Joo-ah), Park Ki-woong (as Yang Hyun-bin), Kim Seung-soo (as Gong Jung-han), Yoo Ho-jung (as Han Sung-mi), Kim Hyeong-mook (as Yang Dong-ik), So E-hyun (as Cha Se-ri), Kim Mi-sook (as Na Sun-hae), Joo Jin-mo (as Yang Sun-chul), Choi Dae-chul (as Gong Dae-han), Cho Mee-ryung (as Yang Dong-sook), Kim Sun-bin (as Gong Woo-jae), and Yoon Seo-ah (as Yang Eun-bin). The gathering promised a laughter-filled weekend drama.
As the script reading began, the actors immersed themselves in their characters and the script with remarkable focus. The excitement of the upcoming start and passion for the project were palpable, with the actors showcasing perfect chemistry, heating up the room with their enthusiasm.
Jin Se-yun, playing the passionate and responsible fashion designer Gong Joo-ah, and Park Ki-woong, portraying the romantic and devoted Yang Hyun-bin, demonstrated exceptional character portrayal and acting synergy. Additionally, Kim Seung-soo as the warm and straightforward hospital director Gong Jung-han, Yoo Ho-jung as the devoted mother and daughter-in-law Han Sung-mi, Kim Hyeong-mook as the complex herbal doctor Yang Dong-ik, and So E-hyun as the queen of support Cha Se-ri, all heightened anticipation for the broadcast with their delightful and sometimes tense chemistry.
Veteran actors Kim Mi-sook, Joo Jin-mo, Choi Dae-chul, Cho Mee-ryung, Kim Sun-bin, and Yoon Seo-ah, along with passionate newcomers, created a synergy that resonated deeply at the script reading. Their diverse performances added vibrancy to the drama.
After the script reading, Jin Se-yun expressed her affection for her character and the drama, saying, "Gong Joo-ah's initial scenes, where she questions and explores Yang Hyun-bin, really showcase her charm. I think we laughed a lot during the reading. Please show lots of interest and love."
Park Ki-woong added, "Yang Hyun-bin is a free spirit with underlying sadness and lack, yet he's professional in his work. I believe he'll be a beloved character. Our drama is very harmless, so it's hard to wait, and I want to see it soon."
Kim Seung-soo shared, "It felt like I could see the drama in my mind. It's been a while since I've greeted everyone with a heartwarming weekend drama." Yoo Ho-jung commented, "It already feels like an old family. We'll prepare diligently to present a good show. Please show lots of interest and love."
Finally, Kim Hyeong-mook hoped, "I wish this drama becomes one where you can gather in front of the TV on weekends and reflect on the week together." So E-hyun remarked, "My character says what needs to be said without being too disliked. I hope you won't dislike her too much. I'll do my best to show various sides through my acting."
Directed by Han Joon-seo, known for his sensuous directing, and written by Park Ji-sook, known for her solid writing, 'Recipe For Love' is set to premiere on January 31, 2026, at 8 PM, following 'Our Golden Days.'
Lee So-jung, TENASIA Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr