Series synopsis
Kumusta is a South Korean reality television series that premiered on TV5 on May 24, 2026. It ended on June 28, 2026. It stars Ji Chang-wook, Jodi Sta. Maria, Janella Salvador and Francine Diaz.
Kumusta (also stylized as Kumusta?) is a Philippine reality television and cooking show set in Korea. The series is produced by TV5 together with Viu Philippines and a South Korean production team. It was originally broadcasted by TV5 and Viu Philippines. The program follows several Filipino celebrities, with a special guest South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, as they manage a pop-up restaurant in South Korea.
The title of the show is derived from the Tagalog greeting "kumusta", which translates ...
Premise
Kumusta (also stylized as Kumusta?) is a Philippine reality television and cooking show set in Korea. The series is produced by TV5 together with Viu Philippines and a South Korean production team. It was originally broadcasted by TV5 and Viu Philippines. The program follows several Filipino celebrities, with a special guest South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, as they manage a pop-up restaurant in South Korea.
The title of the show is derived from the Tagalog greeting "kumusta", which translates to "how are you?". The show centers on a cultural exchange between the Philippines and South Korea through culinary arts. The cast members temporarily operated a Filipino restaurant named "Kumusta Café" located in the Gangnam District of Seoul. During the production, the cast worked daily shifts ranging from 12 to 16 hours over a period of seven days. The menu featured traditional Filipino dishes such as inasal, kare-kare, sisig, and roasted pig known as lechon.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ji Chang-wook as Self
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Self
- Janella Salvador as Self
- Francine Diaz as Self
- Arci Muñoz as Self
- JP Anglo as Self
- Kim Yumol as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 24, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Kumusta Filipino celebrities come together to bring the flavors of the Philippines to Korea. They take on the challenge of opening their own restaurant in Korea, but unexpected situations unfold from the very beginning. Will 'Kumusta' be able to open its doors successfully? |
May 24, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Secret Guest The members are fully prepared for the restaurant opening. As tension builds ahead of their first real challenge, a reliable Korean supporter joins them. Will they be able to make their first step a successful one? |
May 30, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Real Test Begins The KUMUSTA restaurant is finally open for business. But the excitement doesn’t last long. Still new to everything, the members face a chaotic first day of service. From unexpected encounters to a very special guest who will surprise everyone, what will happen on their first official day? |
May 31, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 24, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2026 |
| Status | ended |