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Recipe For Love: Season 1

50 episodes Premiered Jan 31, 2026
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S1·E1 Mytharc

The Two Families

Jan 31, 2026

Seong-mi, a psychiatrist who counsels troubled couples on a TV program, offers others solutions to save their marriages while her own relationship quietly falls apart. Meanwhile, t

S1·E2 Core

Shattered Calm

Feb 1, 2026

Seong-mi is devastated when her husband, Jeong-han, suddenly blurts out in front of the family that they are getting a divorce. Ju-ah and Hyun-bin keep crossing paths in unexpected

S1·E3 Core

It's All About Politics

Feb 7, 2026

Ju-ah runs into Hyun-bin again and realizes he is the new executive director. Jeong-han decides to run for president of the Merchants' Association to protect the market, but his wi

S1·E4 Core

For The Win

Feb 8, 2026

With Jeong-han at a disadvantage in the election race because of the false rumor about her having an affair, Seong-mi announces her full support to help him win fairly. Meanwhile,

S1·E5 Core

Showdown

Feb 14, 2026

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin recognize each other, but the memories that surface only leave them more conflicted. As the Merchants' Association presidential election draws near, tensions ris

S1·E6 Core

Hard to Swallow

Feb 15, 2026

Dae-han is lost and devastated after Hui-gyeong leaves and desperately tries to track her down. At the workshop, Ju-ah and Hyun-bin cannot stop bickering but grow closer in the pro

S1·E7 Core

What Now?

Feb 21, 2026

Seon-hae urges Dae-han to get a divorce, while tensions mount between Jeong-han and Dong-ik over the Merchants' Association. Hoping to help her husband gain the upper hand, Se-ri s

S1·E8 Core

How We Face Betrayal

Feb 22, 2026

Seong-mi, a psychiatrist who counsels troubled couples on a TV program, offers others solutions to save their marriages while her own relationship quietly falls apart. Meanwhile, t

S1·E9 Mytharc

Some Truths are Better Buried

Feb 28, 2026

Reeling from Yong-gil's betrayal, Dong-suk swallows her anger and makes a hard choice to protect her family. Se-ri moves to rebuild Dong-ik's public image and urges him to soften h

S1·E10 Core

Exposed and Torn

Mar 1, 2026

Hui-gyeong's affair with Yong-gil is exposed, igniting a bitter clash between the two families as years of pent-up resentment finally erupt. Old wounds resurface, pushing Seon-hae

S1·E11 Core

When Reality Hits

Mar 8, 2026

Hyun-bin abruptly begins distancing himself from Ju-ah, leaving her confused and hurt by his sudden coldness. As she tries to make sense of his change in attitude, Ju-ah finds hers

S1·E12 Core

Ju-ah's Blind Date

Mar 8, 2026

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin experience a conflict during a meeting, prompting Ju-ah to decide to go on a blind date. Meanwhile, Dong-ik secretly devises a plan to stop Jeong-han's family fr

S1·E13 Filler

It's Complicated

Mar 14, 2026

After a night of heavy drinking, Dae-han and Dong-suk end up spending the night together and are left to deal with the complicated aftermath. Elsewhere, Jun-hyeok and Hye-su play m

S1·E14 Core

Hearts in Turmoil

Mar 15, 2026

Amid growing confusion, Dae-han and Dong-suk are forced to confront their true feelings for each other. Dong-ik and his family are left reeling when Se-ri suddenly walks out after

S1·E15 Core

Mixed Feelings

Mar 21, 2026

Ju-ah tries to keep her coworkers from finding out that Seong0mi is her mother, while Hyun-bin works to win points with Seong-mi. Dong-ik apologises to Jeong-han and tries to patch

S1·E16 Core

Off Course

Mar 22, 2026

The parents butt heads again at the golf event, and Jeong-han's errant swing sends his ball flying, accidentally hurting Se-ri. Meanwhile, Dae-han and Dong-suk spend the day togeth

S1·E17 Core

Unexpected Turns

Mar 28, 2026

Dong-ik and Se-ri plan to use the video of Se-ri's fall to blackmail Jeong Han into appearing on the show, but things take an unexpected turn, leading Hyun-bin to step in and settl

S1·E18 Core

Decisions, Decisions

Mar 29, 2026

Se-ri appears as a witness at Ju-ah's disciplinary hearing, while Jeong-han finally agrees to appear on Human Theater with Dong-ik. As Jeong-han and Dong-ik reconcile and grow clos

S1·E19 Core

Of All Places

Apr 4, 2026

Seon-hae suggests a blind date to Dae-han, hoping it will help him meet someone new and move on. Seon-chul runs into Min-seo at the restaurant Dong-suk is considering taking over.

S1·E20 Core

To Tell Or Not

Apr 5, 2026

Jeong-han's family is deeply grateful to Dong-ik after the altercation with the robber. Ju-ah wrestles with whether to reveal what Se-ri did, knowing it could shatter the fragile p

S1·E21 Core

Told And Untold

Apr 11, 2026

Dae-han officially asks Dong-suk out and tells his mother he is seeing someone with a child. Hyun Bin and Ju Ah grow closer, but tension rises when Jeong-han discovers Ju-ah tried

S1·E22 Core

The Rift

Apr 12, 2026

After Jeong-han declares his friendship with Dong-ik is over, the two are left to navigate awkward interactions as they must work together on the show. Dae-han tries to repair thei

S1·E23 Core

Admitting It

Apr 18, 2026

As suspicions grow among Ju-ah's coworkers that she and Jun-hyeok may be seeing each other, Ju-ah admits she is in a relationship. Jeong-han tells Dae-han to stop playing spy betwe

S1·E24 Core

No Reconciliation

Apr 19, 2026

Seong-mi is enraged upon discovering that Se-ri orchestrated the entire stunt and insists she will never reconcile with the Yang family again. As tensions between the two families

S1·E25 Core

Quiet Alliances

Apr 25, 2026

Jeong-han and Dong-ik appear to have made up on the surface, praising each other during the filming of "Human Theater," but a tense undercurrent still lingers between them. Ju-ah a

S1·E26 Core

When Secrets Surface

Apr 26, 2026

Seon-hae is shocked to discover Ju-ah's relationship and confronts Hyun-bin, pressuring him to end it before their families find out. Eun-bin feels betrayed, believing Min-seo inte

S1·E27 Core

The Cost Of Choice

May 2, 2026

Se-ri chooses her current life and family, leaving Min-seo devastated to learn that her birth mother does not wish to meet her. As Eun-bin grapples with the truth about Se-ri and M

S1·E28 Core

What We Call Family

May 3, 2026

Dong-ik suggests Se-ri officially adopt Hyun-bin and Eun-bin to strengthen their family bond. The idea makes Se-ri happy but also anxious, as she fears the past she has hidden from

S1·E29 Core

The Truth You Can't Escape

May 9, 2026

Min-seo learns that Se-ri is her birth mother and is left shaken. Hyun-bin tries to mend the rift between Se-ri and Seong-mi, but his efforts fall short. Meanwhile, Dae-han suggest

S1·E30 Core

When The Past Returns

May 10, 2026

Seong-mi and Jeong-han patch things up ahead of her surgery, while Dong-ik begins to suspect that Se-ri is hiding something from him. Meanwhile, Hui-gyeong makes an unexpected retu

S1·E31 Core

Secrets Unravelled

May 16, 2026

The fashion show comes to a successful close, but Ju-ah learns about Seong-mi's breast cancer. As the date of her surgery approaches, Seong-mi becomes increasingly anxious and over

S1·E32 Core

Irreversible Truth

May 17, 2026

As Seong-mi's post-surgery pain persists, her family grows increasingly worried. Hyun-bin and Ju-ah ultimately decide to part ways, choosing family obligations and reality over the

S1·E33 Core

The End Of Secrets

May 23, 2026

Ju-ah begins gaining recognition as a designer as new opportunities come her way, while Hyun-bin quietly prepares for his departure. Meanwhile, Dong-ik decides to reveal Se-ri's hi

S1·E34 Core

The Things We Can't Let Go Off

May 24, 2026

Ju-ah decides to quit her job, believing she will never be able to move on if she keeps running into Hyun-bin. Se-ri feels deeply betrayed after discovering that Dong-ik hired a pr

S1·E35 Core

Regrets That Break Open

May 30, 2026

As his family stands against him, Dae-han quietly hands Dong-suk a bucket list that may change everything. Hyun-bin reels when he discovers Ju-ah submitted her resignation because

S1·E36 Core

Unraveling Decades of Bitter Lies

May 31, 2026

When the truth behind a thirty-year-old elopement finally comes to light, Seon-hae and Seon-chul are consumed by devastating guilt. Meanwhile, Hyun-bin bravely confronts Director B

S1·E37 Mytharc

Blessings And Betrayals

Jun 6, 2026

Dae-han and Dong-suk finally win both families' approval, but peace slips away as Se-ri uncovers Ju-ah and Hyun-bin's past romance. While Seong-mi helps Dong-ik through counselling

S1·E38 Core

Marriage Meets Reality

Jun 7, 2026

Dae-han and Dong-suk face the practical question of where married life can begin, but their meeting spirals when Se-ri speaks out and Ju-ah exposes what everyone hoped to hide. Jun

S1·E39 Mytharc

Truth Waits In Seongdam

Jun 13, 2026

Seong-mi stands between Jeong-han, Dong-ik, and Se-ri as a painful first love misunderstanding finally comes into focus. Jun-hyeok reels when Director Baek reveals he is the Taehan

S1·E40 Mytharc

Partners With Unfinished Hearts

Jun 14, 2026

Ju-ah and Hyun-bin meet again as new business partners, forcing old emotions into a room full of fresh stakes. While Dong-suk and Dae-han prepare for the future with a family photo

S1·E41 Core

When Gi-cheol Returns

Jun 20, 2026

Park Jun-hyeok's decision with Director Baek pushes the Fashion Division toward a sale and cuts deep into Hyun-bin and Hye-su. As Seon-hae's family and the police search harder for

S1·E42 Core

Where The Past Returns

Jun 21, 2026

Dae-han and Dong-suk begin their newlywed life after a hotel stay, while Hyun-bin and Ju-ah’s new brand trip leads them to a country inn. When Mi-hyang reappears in Onjeong while w