【ABEMA】 A special feature on delicious Korean dramas to watch in the height of your appetite this autumn. Introducing four blissful works that combine cooking, romance, and emotion, including “The Queen’s Empress,” “Heo’s Kitchen,” and “Dae Jang Geum.”
ABEMA Press release: October 4, 2025 A special feature on delicious Korean dramas to watch in the height of your appetite this autumn. Introducing four blissful works that combine cooking, romance, and emotion, including “Empress Cheorin,” “Heo’s Kitchen,” and “Dae Dae Jang Geum.” If you want to watch Korean/Chinese dramas, movies, and K-POP programs, check out “ABEMA”! 900 works are being distributed for free
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/2041/64643-2041-c3af7c0cd96460fb93e46389dae80912-1920×1080.png (C) WHYNOT MEDIA Co., Ltd・Hakuhodo DY music&pictures Inc.・COPUS JAPAN Co., Ltd. ABEMA, the new television of the future, offers over 900 titles, including Korean and Chinese dramas and films in a wide range of genres, including school dramas, romantic comedies, suspense, and period dramas, as well as popular K-POP programs and audition shows. Autumn is the season for appetite. We’ve selected four delicious Korean dramas featuring stomach-churning cooking scenes and depicting the love and bonds that grow through food. This lineup offers plenty of fun, not just food, but also laughter, tears, human drama, and romance. ‘Empress Cheorin: I’m the Queen!?’ Time travel × comedy × palace drama! A modern-day playboy finds himself in the body of a Joseon Dynasty queen!? Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun present a hilarious romantic comedy historical drama. Set in a luxurious palace, historical fact and fiction are exquisitely intertwined, making this a huge hit drama that recorded a peak viewership rating of 17% in Korea. One day, chef Jang Bong-hwan has an accident and travels back in time to the Joseon Dynasty. He wakes up to find himself in the body of Queen Kim So-yeon! While stirring up trouble at court with her modern values and bold words and actions, she gradually deepens her bond with the king. Be sure to enjoy this “I’m the Queen!?” story, full of unpredictable developments and laughter, when all episodes are available for free streaming. The lavish cooking scenes are also a highlight.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/2041/64643-2041-f7d4e1fac6248e2e44901c1f8a4ea0c1-1920×1080.jpg Program top page: https://abema.tv/video/title/193-366 Cast: Shin Hye-sung Kim Jung-hyun Bae Jong-ok Kim Tae-woo Seol In-ha Na In-woo “Heo’s Restaurant: A Chef’s Love Across Time and Space” Starring Xiumin (EXO)! A troublemaker from the Joseon Dynasty travels back in time to the present day, 400 years later!? A slapstick fantasy romantic comedy A time-traveling, gourmet-themed slapstick fantasy romantic comedy starring a star-studded cast including EXO’s Xiumin, Joo Seo-jung (aka Ex-) of Cosmic Girls, Lee Se-eon, and Lee Soo-min. Viewer discretion advised: watch on an empty stomach. Heo Gyun, a maverick from the Joseon Dynasty who calls himself a “genius” with unconventional ideas, suddenly travels back in time to modern-day Seoul 400 years in the future. It’s a “paradise on earth” where everyone is equal, cars are faster than horses, and refrigerators are overflowing with food. He meets Eun-sil there, and through a series of unexpected encounters, he becomes the head chef of a restaurant! This is a heartwarming love fantasy that depicts the unpredictable story of adapting to modern times and the love that blossoms through cooking.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4nOuHdLTqI “Dae Jang Geum” History × Passion × Emotion! A timeless classic about a woman who overcomes adversity and grows from a royal chef to a female doctor. Starring Lee Young-ae, this is a landmark Korean historical drama. It recorded a peak audience rating of 57.8% and was broadcast in over 90 countries around the world, sparking the Korean Wave. The meticulous depiction of ingredients and cooking techniques, along with the realistic cooking scenes, continue to captivate viewers today. Losing her parents at a young age, Jang-geum entered the palace as a
lady-in-waiting. With her natural hard work and wisdom, she develops her talent for cooking, but various conspiracies and trials await her. Eventually, she pursues a career in medicine and rises to become the king’s personal physician. Her turbulent life continues to inspire courage and hope. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch this moving epic, which can be said to be the origin of Korean dramas. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/2041/64643-2041-a1bc9c7d6e1dbd4d342ab14116fae8b2-1920×1080.png Program top page URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/434-17 Cast: Lee Young-ae Ji Jin-hee Im Ho Yang Mi-kyung Kyung Mi-ri “A Romance of the Right Age: My Dad’s Weird!?” Family × Laughter × Tears! A heartwarming romance that unfolds as family ties and romance unfold after a “father’s” secret is uncovered. A family drama filled with love and humor, featuring a star-studded cast including Kim Young-chul, Kim Hae-sook, Ryu Soo-young, and Lee Yu-ri. Recording a peak audience rating of over 36%, this drama became a national hit in Korea. There are many scenes where the characters share their honest thoughts around the dinner table, and the drama explores the importance of food, as well as family bonds and romance. The father of a seemingly ordinary family turns out to have a shocking past, sparking chaos. As the revelation of a secret shakes family relationships and the love lives of each family member intertwine, the true meaning of family emerges, bringing laughter and tears to the surface. Enjoy this family drama that will resonate with viewers of all ages.
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(https://abema.tv/feature/CKbzS9hPt4uGdD?moduleType=0) Empress Cheorin: I’m the Queen!? Dae Jang Geum Dari and Gamjatang: Complete Opposites The Best Chicken ~The Taste of Love That Makes Dreams Come True~ A Confused Romance at the Right Age ~My Dad’s Strange!?~ The Strongest Deliveryman Late-Night Snack Couple Greasy Romance Meal Kid Cheers to Me ~ Yeoju’s Sake Would you like a taste? HOW ARE u BREAD Just one bite Solo Drinkers – Men and Women Drinking Alone Everyone’s Kimchi Yoo Byul-na! Chef Moon – A Recipe of Love [Japan’s First Exclusive Release] Ho Shokudo ~A Chef’s Love Across Time and Space