Series synopsis
Wok of Love, also known as 기름진 멜로 is a South Korean drama comedy television series that premiered on SBS on May 7, 2018. It ended on July 17, 2018. It stars Lee Jun-ho, Jung Ryeo-won, Jang Hyuk and Cha Joo-young.
Chef Seo Poong was once a star chef and worked at the best Chinese restaurant. His popularity faded and he eventually wound up working at a small, failing Chinese restaurant. Meanwhile, Doo Chil-Seong is the owner of a building. He is an ex-gang member and he was in jail for 5 yers.
Premise
Chef Seo Poong was once a star chef and worked at the best Chinese restaurant. His popularity faded and he eventually wound up working at a small, failing Chinese restaurant. Meanwhile, Doo Chil-Seong is the owner of a building. He is an ex-gang member and he was in jail for 5 yers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Jun-ho as Seo Poong
- Jung Ryeo-won as Dan Sae-Woo
- Jang Hyuk as Doo Chil-Seong
- Cha Joo-young as Seok Dal-Hee
- Tae Hang-ho as Im Geok-Jung
- Jo Jae-yun as Oh Maeng-Dal
- Kim Hyun-joon as Gwang Dong-Sik
- Cha In-Ha as Bong Chi-Soo
Supporting cast
- Kim Sa-Kwon as Yong Seung-Ryong
- Im Won-hee as Wang Choon-Soo
- Oh Eui-sik as Maeng Sam-Sun
- Hong Yun-hwa as Gan Bo-Ra
- Kang Rae-yeon as Goong Rae-Yeon
- Lee Mi-sook as Jin Jung-Hye
- Lee Ki-hyuk as Na O-Jik
- Bae Hae-seon as nurse
- Yoon Seul as Jo Myung Jin
Guest cast
- Ok Ja-yeon as Lee Ji Kyung
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 38 | May 7, 2018 | July 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How Many People Get a Divorce? Poong, Sae Woo, and Chil Seong all meet at the hair and makeup shop by chance. Chil Seong is getting a haircut, and Poong and Sae Woo are getting ready for their wedding and wedding rehearsal, respectively. Chil Seong sees Sae Woo and is mesmerized by her beauty. Meanwhile, Poong is nervous and upset because his fiancee, Dal Hui, is late. |
May 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Can I Get a Bowl of Jjajangmyeon? It's the day before Sae Woo's wedding, and she goes to a charity banquet. Even though she's on a diet, she decides to have some Chinese food at the banquet. Much to her dismay, they don't have the one thing she wanted to eat, jajangmyeon. She sees Poong and asks him to make her a bowl. Meanwhile, Chil Seong makes a surprising announcement to his men. |
May 7, 2018 |
| 3 |
Come to My Wedding Seo Poong gets beat up for disregarding Chil Seong's restaurant, Hungry Frying Pan. Sae Woo is speechless that both Chil Seong and Poong told her not to get married. She gives everyone a wedding invitation and demands that they come to her wedding. Meanwhile, Poong finds out with whom Dal Hui has been having an affair with, and Chil Seong officially closes Hungry Frying Pan. |
May 8, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | July 17, 2018 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 22:00:00 |