Series synopsis
Sweet Munchies, also known as 야식남녀 is a South Korean drama comedy television series that premiered on JTBC on May 25, 2020. It ended on June 30, 2020. It was created by Park Seung-hye, Song Ji-won. It stars Jung Il-woo, Kang Ji-young, Lee Hak-ju and Kim Seung-su.
To get his own TV show, a chef known for delectable late-night eats tells a major lie that complicates his relationships with those around him.
Premise
To get his own TV show, a chef known for delectable late-night eats tells a major lie that complicates his relationships with those around him.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jung Il-woo as Park Jin-seong
- Kang Ji-young as Kim A-jin
- Lee Hak-ju as Kang Tae-wan
- Kim Seung-su as Lee Sang-yeong
- Kim Soo-jin as Cha Joo-hee
- Yang Dae-hyeok as Nam Gyu-jang
- Gong Min-jeung as Yoo Seong-eun
- Park Sung-jun as Noh Jae-soo
Supporting cast
- Choi Jae-hyun as Park Jin-u
- Jang Hyun-sung as Kang In-shik
- Oh Man-seok as Park Hyeong Su [Jing Seong's father]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | May 25, 2020 | June 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Gay Chef Jin Sung feels devastated when he finds out that he’s about to lose his restaurant, ‘Bistro’. What is worse, Jin Sung’s father gets into a car accident without proper insurance to cover the hospital bills. Meanwhile, Ah Jin is offered to find a perfect gay chef for her variety show within twenty four hours, or else, she will lose her job at CK Channel. |
May 25, 2020 |
| 2 |
The First Episode of Sweet Munchies Although Ms. Cha accepts the fact that Jin Sung is the perfect fit for Ah Jin’s show, ‘Smart Munchies’, Ms. Cha is reluctant to give Ah Jin a chance as promised. This is when Jin Sung manages to persuade Ms. Cha with words that are like a ray of sunshine on her demotivated life. On top of that, Jin Sung successfully brings in Kang Tae Wan, a famous designer, to be in charge of the outfits for the show. |
May 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Judgment of Solomon The show was a hit. The pilot episode of A Jin’s show, "A Gay Chef's Sweet Munchies", resulted in a hit with the viewers demanding additional episodes to be aired. However, Ms. Cha decides to have the show co-directed by A Jin and Gyu Jang. Because of this, A Jin is on the verge of either losing her cherished show or co-directing with one of her hateful seniors. |
June 1, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2020 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:30:00 |