Kumusta
South Korean-Philippine reality show
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Kumusta (also stylized as Kumusta?; transl. How are you?) is a reality television and cooking show. The series is produced by a South Korean production team and broadcast on TV5. The program follows South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook and several Filipino celebrities as they manage a pop-up restaurant in South Korea. The show premiered on May 24, 2026.
- Ji Chang-wook
- Jodi Sta. Maria
- Janella Salvador
- Francine Diaz
- Arci Muñoz
- JP Anglo
- Kim Yumol
- South Korea
- Philippines
| Kumusta | |
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| Directed by | Park Nae-ryong |
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| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Crystal Jacinto |
| Production companies | E&S Partners |
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| Network | TV5 |
| Release | 24 May 2026 – present |
Premise
The title of the show is derived from the Tagalog greeting "kumusta", which translates to "how are you?".[1] The show centers on a cultural exchange between the Philippines and South Korea through culinary arts.[2] The cast members temporarily operated a Filipino restaurant named "Kumusta Café" located in the Gangnam District of Seoul.[3] During the production, the cast worked daily shifts ranging from 12 to 16 hours over a period of seven days.[4] The menu featured traditional Filipino dishes such as inasal, kare-kare, sisig, and roasted pig known as lechon.[5]
Cast
The restaurant was managed by a combined cast of South Korean and Filipino personalities.[6]
- Ji Chang-wook[5]
- Jodi Sta. Maria[7]
- Janella Salvador[7]
- Francine Diaz[7]
- Arci Muñoz[7]
- Chef JP Anglo[8]
- Chef Kim Yumol[7]
Guest cast
Production
The program is directed by South Korean director Park Nae-ryong.[6] Crystal Jacinto serves as a producer for the show.[3] Filming took place in Seoul in late 2025.[2] As part of the filming process, the cast purchased local Korean meat from a wet market.[7] The cast also prepared a special meal for South Korean chef and restaurateur Choi Hyun-seok.[4] During one of the filming days, cast member Janella Salvador performed a musical cover of the song "With a Smile" by the Philippine band Eraserheads.[9] Ji Chang-wook participated actively in the kitchen, specifically assisting with the preparation and roasting of the lechon.[1] Following the completion of filming, Ji gifted Sta. Maria a pair of Gentle Monster sunglasses.[6]