Actor Jang Ryul Transforms into a Star Chef in JTBC's New Drama 'Final Table'

Actor Jang Ryul is set to become a star chef.

On the 23rd, Management mmm announced Jang Ryul's casting in JTBC's new drama 'Final Table'. 'Final Table' is a drama that showcases a spectacular array of dishes and captivating stories as Korean chefs from around the world gather for 'The Table: K Chef 2026' competition to crown the best Korean chef.

In the drama, Jang Ryul takes on the role of Cha Woo-jin, a chef at the country's top contemporary restaurant. He is portrayed as a perfectionist who allows no room for error and has been groomed as a culinary prodigy since childhood. Known as a maestro in the kitchen, he is a renowned chef both domestically and internationally.

Jang Ryul is expected to exude a sharp charisma as Cha Woo-jin. Just like his precisely crafted dishes, he creates an aura that keeps his kitchen team on edge, showcasing a precise and strict personality that tolerates no mistakes, embodying a charisma that leaves no room for error.

Jang Ryul has captivated audiences with his diverse roles in various works. From 'My Name', 'Golden Spoon', 'Bargain', 'Morning Comes to the Mental Ward', to 'Chunhwa Love Story', he has demonstrated a wide acting spectrum, leaving a strong impact across genres.

In his recent work 'Love Me', he played a free-spirited music director, delivering a subtly immersive love story that received praise. With 'Final Table', audiences are eagerly anticipating how Jang Ryul will portray Cha Woo-jin in a complete 180-degree transformation.

'Final Table' is set to air on JTBC later this year.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr