Rising Ratings for 'Tastefully Yours' Starring Kang Ha-neul and Go Min-si: A Culinary Drama with a Twist

The drama 'Tastefully Yours,' starring Kang Ha-neul and Go Min-si, is experiencing a surge in viewership. Directed by Han Jun-hee, known for hits like 'D.P.' and 'Weak Hero,' this series is his latest project. Han, who also serves as the creator, has infused the drama with his personal experiences from 15 years ago.

In the fourth episode of Genie TV's original series 'Tastefully Yours,' aired on the 20th, a significant change occurs as Han Beom-woo (played by Kang Ha-neul) and Mo Yeon-joo (played by Go Min-si) share a kiss. This episode achieved a nationwide rating of 3.1% and a metropolitan rating of 2.9%, setting a new record for the series, according to Nielsen Korea.

On the day of the food festival, Han Beom-woo discovers that the sponsoring company has changed to 'Hansang,' realizing that his brother Han Seon-woo (played by Bae Na-ra) is behind it. Confronting his brother, Beom-woo challenges him, saying, "If you're going to sponsor, you might as well increase the prize money," leading to a tense standoff between the two.

With the prize money increased and the competition heating up, Beom-woo's determination to win intensifies. Understanding Mo Yeon-joo's culinary philosophy, he personally sources ingredients to persuade her, enhancing the menu with new additions like beef kimbap and jambon gamtae kimbap alongside the original carrot kimbap.

The synergy between Beom-woo's ideas, Yeon-joo's cooking skills, Jin Myeong-sook's (played by Kim Shin-rok) support, and Shin Chun-seung's (played by Yoo Soo-bin) marketing efforts led to their food truck selling out early, bringing them closer to victory in the cooking competition.

However, Jang Young-hye (played by Hong Hwa-yeon) and Han Seon-woo's collaboration aimed to prevent Jeongje from winning. Hansang launched a strong marketing campaign featuring a famous singer, while Jeongje countered with classic kimbap and Chun-seung's homemade moju, appealing to the audience. Ultimately, the Larcel team, including Young-hye, won by a narrow margin. Despite the loss, Yeon-joo accepted the result gracefully.

The one who couldn't hide his frustration was Beom-woo, whose emotions were stirred by Yeon-joo's disappointment caused by Seon-woo and Young-hye's interference. Young-hye teased Beom-woo about his feelings for Yeon-joo, which he initially denied but eventually acknowledged. His affection for Yeon-joo grew as he admired her passion for cooking and her genuine nature.

Yeon-joo, on the other hand, found herself intrigued by Beom-woo's unexpected qualities. Despite her initial indifference, she became curious about him, especially after meeting his ex-girlfriend Young-hye. Her stubbornness softened in Beom-woo's presence, and she responded positively to his surprise kiss, sparking excitement.

Beom-woo, after much denial, confirmed his feelings for Yeon-joo, while she continued to observe his unique traits. Their kiss has left viewers wondering if it will lead to a deeper connection.

Meanwhile, Yeon-joo discovered a melted lighter in a burnt kitchen, suspecting it belonged to Beom-woo. However, Beom-woo hadn't smoked near the restaurant since being scolded by Yeon-joo. This mysterious lighter raises questions about its possible link to the arson incident at Jeongje.