Recipe for Love (TV series)

Recipe for Love () is an ongoing South Korean television series written by , directed by and Bae Eun-hye, and starring Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong. The series is about two lovers who struggle to protect their relationship amidst their families' past conflicts and emotional scars, ultimately leading to a journey of healing, sharing love, and reuniting the families. It premiered on KBS2 on January 31, 2026, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).

Synopsis

Gong Ju-ah and Yang Hyun-bin, childhood friends turned lovers, are caught in a Romeo and Juliet-esque tale. Their families' 30-year feud, rooted in the Onjeong neighborhood, makes their love impossible. Ju-ah, a bold and spirited girl who cared for Hyun-bin as a kid, reunites with him at work. Hyun-bin's renewed encounter with Ju-ah reveals a deepening emotional bond, transcending their childhood friendship. He begins to experience romantic sentiments towards her.

Cast

Main

Jin Se-yeon as Gong Ju-ah

Born to parents who are both doctors, she was pushed into pursuing medicine, but eventually shifted gears and pursued her dream of becoming a clothes designer, and landed a job at Taehan Group. She quickly rises to team leader, but after an accident, she's demoted and ends up working with Hyun-bin.

Park Ki-woong as Yang Hyun-bin

A newly appointed general manager of Taehan Group's fashion division. He meets Ju-ah again at work, a childhood friend that he has deep feelings for.

Supporting

Ju-ah's family

Kim Seung-soo as Gong Jeong-han

Ju-ah's father, who is the head of the Gongmyeongjeongdae Clinic.

Yoo Ho-jeong as Han Seong-mi

Ju-ah's mother, who is a psychiatrist.

Choi Dae-chul as Gong Dae-han

Ju-ah's uncle, who is a rehabilitative therapist. He is Jeong-han's younger brother.

Kim Sun-bin as Gong Woo-jae

Ju-ah's younger brother. He is a med school grad aiming for a modeling career.

Kim Mi-sook as Na Seon-hae

Ju-ah's grandmother.

Hyun-bin's family

Kim Hyung-mook as Yang Dong-ik

A Korean medicine doctor who wants to make Yangji Barun Clinic a well-known and modern Korean medicine brand, rather than focusing on traditional Korean medicine. He is Hyun-bin's father.

So Yi-hyun as Cha Se-ri

Hyun-bin's stepmother, who is Dong-ik's second wife.

Joo Jin-mo as Yang Seon-chul

Hyun-bin's grandfather, who is the founder of Yangji Barun Oriental Medicine Clinic.

Jo Mi-ryung as Yang Dong-sook

Hyun-bin's aunt, who an oriental medicine clinic owner.

Yoon Seo-ah as Yang Eun-bin

Hyun-bin's younger sister. She is a self-centred social media star who was spoiled since childhood; she always got what she wanted and had set her sights on Woo-jae.

Company and market people

Han Seung-won as Park Jun-hyeok

Ju-ah's male friend.

Kang Byul as Hwangbo Hye-soo

The only daughter of Taehan Group's chairman, she serves as vice president of the strategic planning division.

Kim Min-ah as Oh Jin-ah
Hong Jin-ki as Jeong Gi-beom

Others

Jeong Ye-seo as Kim So-hye

A clothing designer at Taehan Group.

Jeong Wook as Song Jae-geun

Seong-mi's classmate.

Production

Development

Director Han Joon-seo, who is known for his work such as Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019Ã¢ÂÂ2020) and The Real Has Come! (2023), is directing, and Park Ji-sook, who previously wrote The Tale of Lady Ok (2024Ã¢ÂÂ2025), wrote the screenplay. The series is produced by .

Casting

In September 2025, Newsen reported that Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong would star the weekend drama. The next month, Yoo Ho-jeong joined the cast. In November, according to Sports Chosun, So Yi-hyun, known for her acting in the daily drama Red Shoes (2021), was cast. By December 2025, the casting of Jin and Park as the leads was officially confirmed. The drama marks their reunion 14 years since Bridal Mask (2012). That month also Kim Seung-soo, Yoo, Kim Hyung-mook, So, Kim Mi-sook, Joo Jin-mo, Choi Dae-chul, Jo Mi-ryung, Kim Sun-bin, Yoon Seo-ah, and Jeong Ye-seo were confirmed to appear.

Music

The first OST singer lineup, which includes Park Ji-hyeon, Song Ga-in, Jeon Yu-jin, and Jung Seo-joo was unveiled on January 29, 2026. Producer Son Dong-woon was attached for producing the OST.

Release

Recipe for Love is originally scheduled to premiere on KBS2 in February 2026, but was moved up to January 2026. In December 2025, a teaser poster was released, and the series confirmed its premiere on January 31, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).