Overview: “Joseon Chefs” drama special (also known as “Suunjapbang”) is a KBS original short drama series that released on December 2, 2023. It will tell the story of a real person Kim Yu, from Joseon dynasty and the self-proclaimed best chef in Korea, Gye Am. “Joseon Chefs” stars Yoon San Ha, Kim Kang Min in the main cast. It is available to watch online on streaming platform Wavve* & Viki*.
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Synopsis
“Joseon Chefs” Korean drama tells the story of Kim Yu, a smart guy in old Korea, meets Gye Am, who says he’s the best chef around. They both love food, and Kim Yu decides to explore the world of tasty dishes to figure out what he really wants in life. The story is all about finding yourself, chasing dreams, and enjoying delicious food along the way.
The series is based on a real person Kim Yu in the Joseon Dynasty who wrote the recipe book “Suunjapbang.”
Genre
Historical, Food
Main Cast & Characters
- ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha as Kim Yu
- Kim Kang Min as Gye Am
Supporting Cast
- Baek Sung Hyun as Kim Yeon
- Kang Shin Il as Kim Hyo To
- Jo Jae Yun as Jeong Pan Seo
- Lee Tae Sung as Joong Jong
- Won Geun Hee
Episodes
“Joseon Chefs” is a single episode special drama.
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Notes & Facts
- “Joseon Chefs” is the episode of the 2023 KBS Drama special series. A total of 10 episodes are released each year. Each episode has a different story, cast and director.
- Yoon San Ha earlier appeared in Korean drama “Crazy Love” (2022).
- Kim Kang Min earlier appeared in Korean drama “Family: The Unbreakable Bond” (2023).
- “Suunjapbang” is a cookbook written by Kim Yu (hangul: 김유; hanja: 金綏; 1481~1552) in about 1540, during the early period of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Books one and two include a total of 121 recipes.
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- Director: Choi Yeon Soo
- Screenwriter: Jo Soo Yeong, Kim Ik Hyun
Where To Watch Online?
You can watch “Joseon Chefs” online on Viki here.
Trailers & Clips
*Drama is subject to regional availability.