Director of "Final Table": "A work where the formats of variety shows and dramas meet; it will feel fresh"

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Director Kim Do-hoon revealed that elements of both variety shows and dramas can be seen in "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 Seoul Link Hall, The Link Hotel, Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Do-hoon, Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Jang Yool, and Jung Yu-jin attended.

Regarding the directing process of "Final Table," Director Kim Do-hoon stated, "I have wanted to tell the stories of chefs for a long time. They carry many different backstories. Rather than a lavish and abundant spread, I hope viewers will appreciate a simple, carefully prepared meal."

Director Kim laughed, saying, "The actors practiced so hard that we eventually didn't need stand-in chefs."

Director Kim said, "I had previously prepared a drama centered on chefs, but the timing wasn't right. I personally have a strong interest in chefs, and during the pandemic, I thought about making a chef-themed drama."

He continued, "I had no intention of writing a full script; I only planned to write a synopsis. However, while working with a webtoon artist, I realized this was not a story that could be produced through short-term research. The production company needed to finalize casting, so they asked me to write just the first episode. I wrote it in one week, and then they asked for another. After that, the production company requested up to four episodes for casting purposes, and eventually asked me to write the entire series."

He added, "I love cooking-themed content, so I have watched many domestic and international works. I wanted to differentiate how missions are given and the essence of the cooking. Because the variety show and drama formats meet within the story, some viewers may find it confusing. It might feel tedious for some, but fresh for others."

"Final Table" is a drama depicting the spectacular food and remarkable backstories of Korean chefs gathered from around the world to compete in "The Table: K Chef 2026," a competition to select the best Korean chef.

In the series, Ahn Hyo-seop plays Kang Han, a chef trying to save his restaurant, Familia, which is on the verge of closing down. Hong Hwa-yeon plays Choi Song-i, the owner of Familia. Jang Yool plays Cha Woo-jin, a strict and meticulous star chef, while Jung Yu-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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