An Hyo-seop, "‘Black and White Chef Lisa’ and ‘MasterChef Korea’ served as valuable references for my chef role" in “Final Table”

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Actor An Hyo-seop revealed that he referenced shows such as “Black and White Chef Lisa” to portray a chef 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, An Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Jang Yul, and Jung Yu-jin attended.

Speaking about his character Kang Han in “Final Table,” An Hyo-seop said, “His personal history is shrouded in mystery. When he briefly stops by Korea, he visits a restaurant called Familia, where he has memories with his father, and ends up participating in a cooking competition.”

An Hyo-seop stated, “When playing a professional, I felt there could be no flaws. I worked hard and prepared diligently for knife work, wok handling, plating, and more. Shows like ‘Black and White Chef Lisa’ and ‘MasterChef Korea’ provided excellent references, and I tried to convey their composure.”

He added, “Cha Woo-jin is extremely detail-oriented. Kang Han tries to imbue his cooking with meaning and sincerity.”

“Final Table” is a drama depicting the spectacular culinary showcase and remarkable stories of Korean chefs from around the world who gather for “The Table: K Chef 2026,” a competition to select the best Korean chef.

In the series, An Hyo-seop plays Kang Han, a chef trying to save the restaurant Familia from imminent closure, while Hong Hwa-yeon portrays Choi Song-i, the owner of Familia. Jang Yul plays Cha Woo-jin, a strict and meticulous star chef, and Jung Yu-jin takes on the role of Seol Jeong-won, the CP (Chief Producer) who selects contestants for “The Table: K Chef 2026.”

“Final Table” premieres at 10:40 p.m. on the 24th. It will be available to watch domestically on Disney+ and internationally on Amazon Prime Video.

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