Romance and Rivalry Heat Up on ‘Your Taste’ Episode 4

In the latest episode of the Genie TV Original series Your Taste — created by KT Studio Genie and produced by Shortcake — passions ran high as unexpected romance and fierce competition intertwined. Episode 4, which aired on June 20th, broke records with a nationwide rating of 3.1% and 2.9% in the metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea.

As the Food Festa competition intensified, Han Beom-woo, portrayed by Kang Ha-neul, discovered that the sponsor had suddenly been switched to ‘Hansang,’ a telltale sign his brother Han Sun-woo was meddling. A fiery brotherly confrontation followed, stoking tensions both personal and professional.

With the prize money increased and the stakes higher than ever, Beom-woo doubled down, bringing new Kimbap options like Beef Kimbap and Jambon Seaweed Kimbap to the table, expanding on Mo Yeon-joo’s signature menu. Played by Go Min-si, Yeon-joo was moved by Beom-woo’s genuine support, and together — with the help of Jin Myeong-sook’s expertise and Shin Chun-seung’s strategic marketing — their food truck became a hit, selling out before any other.

Yet the competition stiffened. Jang Young-hye, unable to bear the thought of losing to Yeon-joo, collaborated with Han Sun-woo to ensure Team Jeong-je didn’t win. Famous entertainers were leveraged in the midst of this food marketing war, heightening the emotional stakes. Ultimately, by a slim margin, Team LARSSEL clinched victory over Team Jeong-je, led by Yeon-joo and her crew.

While Yeon-joo maintained her composure, Han Beom-woo couldn’t mask his turmoil. Watching Yeon-joo bear the brunt of sabotage awakened deeper feelings in him. When pressed by Young-hye if he liked Yeon-joo, he denied it — but actions spoke louder. In a tender moment, he kissed her, and Yeon-joo’s subtle but accepting response transformed their partnership forever. Her walls began to crumble as she acknowledged unexpected qualities in the once-arrogant Beom-woo.

Beyond their blossoming romance, mystery brews. Amid the ashes of a burnt kitchen, Yeon-joo found a melted, nearly illegible lighter — one she suspects belonged to Beom-woo. But he’s adamant: since being scolded by Yeon-joo, he hasn’t smoked near the kitchen. Could this clue tie into a larger, potentially criminal plot around the arson? As romance sizzles, suspense builds.

Fans are now wondering: will this kiss be the turning point for a full-blown romance? And what secrets lie behind the mysterious lighter? Episode 5 of Your Taste promises even more flavor — in more ways than one.