Actor Jang Ryeol: "I attended cooking classes every day and practiced knife work and wok skills"

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Actor Jang Ryeol revealed that he honed skills rivaling those of a chef for "Final Table."

The production press conference for JTBC's weekend drama "Final Table" (screenplay and direction by Kim Do-hoon) was held on the 22nd at The Link Hotel Seoul Link Hall in Guro-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Do-hoon, Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Jang Ryeol, and Jung Yoo-jin attended.

Jang Ryeol shared his efforts to deliver cooking performances in "Final Table," stating, "I took classes every day and practiced knife work and wok skills. I realized how difficult it is to handle the tools when considering the lifelong dedication of chefs."

He added with a smile, "I practiced chopping onions, carrots, julienne cuts, and push cuts. I am confident in my ingredient preparation."

Regarding the works that served as references, Jang Ryeol said, "The director showed me films, documentaries, and other materials. When I watched a documentary where the subject infused their own personality and temperament into their work, I felt that I should act in the same way."

Jang Ryeol introduced his character, Cha Woo-jin, saying, "Strong obsession becomes the driving force behind this character." He continued, "This script felt very pure. While depicting competition, it ultimately talks about family and love."

"Final Table" is a drama that captures the spectacular food and remarkable stories of Korean chefs gathered from around the world for "The Table: K Chef 2026," a competition to select the best Korean chef Lisa.

In the drama, Ahn Hyo-seop plays Kang Han, a chef trying to save the restaurant Familia on the verge of closing, while Hong Hwa-yeon plays Choi Song-i, the owner of Familia. Jang Ryeol portrays Cha Woo-jin, a strict and meticulous star chef, and Jung Yoo-jin takes on the role of Seong Jeong-won, the CP (Chief Producer) who selects contestants for "The Table: K Chef 2026."

"Final Table" will air its first episode at 10:40 p.m. on the 24th. It can be watched domestically on Disney+ and internationally on Amazon Prime Video.

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