Cooking up Romance

This daily drama revolves around a family-run restaurant selling Korean traditional beef soup. The restaurant is famous and popular for its delicious dishes. The secret of the success lies in owner Kang's sticking to the traditional way of cooking the beef soup. But Kang feels depressed when his only daughter says she won't take over the restaurant. Kang Yoo Seon, the daughter of owner Kang, is an undergraduate student majoring French literature and wants to be a professor.

Directed by —, Cooking up Romance leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Sung-eun, Kang Kyung-joon, Oh Yeon-seo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2008.