Kang Ha-neul and Go Min-si Stir Up Romance and Flavors in ‘The Taste of You’
In a tender blend of flavors and feelings, Korean drama ‘The Taste of You’ (당신의 맛) continues to charm viewers with the evolving chemistry between Kang Ha-neul as Han Beom-woo and Go Min-si as Mo Yeon-joo. Airing on ENA and available for streaming on Netflix and KT Genie TV, the show is becoming a slow-burning favorite among drama and food lovers alike.
Their first encounter sets the tone—a moment that ignites curiosity. Han Beom-woo sees food created by Mo Yeon-joo strikingly similar to what he envisioned for his restaurant ‘Moto’. Initially just a business reconnaissance, Beom-woo ends up so enchanted by Yeon-joo’s dish, ‘Seobsanjeok’, that the purpose of his visit fades away in a burst of taste and emotion.
Episode 3 deepens the bond. When Yeon-joo finds herself unable to contact a supplier, she visits them directly, only to learn the owner was injured. Without hesitation, she steps in to help. Together with Beom-woo, they handcraft ‘meju’, the base element for Korean sauces, creating not only soy-based fermentations but also a deeper foundation for their relationship.
From that moment, change simmers. While their initial exchanges had tension, Yeon-joo’s culinary passion and sincerity begin to melt Beom-woo’s guarded persona. Likewise, Yeon-joo senses a magnetic pull whenever they’re together, heightening the emotional stakes.
The heat shifts when a fire breaks out in their co-owned restaurant, ‘Refinement’. With financial pressures mounting, the team—comprising not only Yeon-joo and Beom-woo, but also Jin Myung-sook (Kim Shin-rok) and Shin Chun-seung (Yoo Soo-bin)—enters a high-stakes food competition aiming for the prize money.
Although they finish second, the team achieves a symbolic win: complete sell-outs of their special gimbap, both the version crafted by Yeon-joo and the one inspired by Beom-woo. Their shared challenges brew camaraderie and a sense of belonging—nourishing not just the restaurant’s comeback, but their own personal ties.
As they grow closer, emotional boundaries start to dissolve, leading to a passionate on-screen kiss that has fans swooning. Their chemistry, much like the dishes they create, is complex, unforgettable, and deeply satisfying.
‘The Taste of You’ continues with episode 5 airing tomorrow (26th) at 10 p.m. KST on ENA, with immediate VOD availability on KT Genie TV. For global audiences, it streams via Netflix, offering an emotionally rich exploration of food and love that transcends borders.
