Recipe for Love (TV series)
2026 South Korean television series
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Recipe for Love (Korean: 사랑을 처방해 드립니다) is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Han Joon-seo and Bae Eun-hye, and starring Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong. The series is about two lovers who struggle to protect their relationship amidst their families' past conflicts and emotional scars, ultimately leading to a journey of healing, sharing love, and reuniting the families. It premiered on KBS2 on January 31, 2026, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).
| Recipe for Love | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 사랑을 처방해 드립니다 |
| Lit. | I'll Prescribe You Love |
| RR | Sarangeul cheobanghae deurimnida |
| MR | Sarangŭl ch'ŏbanghae tŭrimnida |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Park Ji-sook |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | Choi In-hee[3] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Kim Seung-ha[3] |
| Producers |
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| Production company | HB Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | KBS2 |
| Release | January 31, 2026 – present |
Synopsis
Gong Ju-ah and Yang Hyun-bin were childhood friends. They reunited when he returned from studying abroad in Argentina. Upon joining Taehan Group as General Director of the Fashion Business Division, he encountered Gong Ju-ah, a fashion designer by profession. Her acceptance of his proposal marked the renewal of their romantic relationship. But their families have been enemies since their grandparents’ generation. Ju-ah’s grandfather eloped with Hyun-bin’s grandmother, starting the feud. Their families' 30-year feud, rooted in the Onjeong neighborhood, makes their relationship impossible.
Cast
Main
- Jin Se-yeon as Gong Ju-ah[4]
- Born to parents who are both doctors, she was pushed into pursuing medicine, but eventually shifted gears and pursued her dream of becoming a clothes designer, and landed a job at Taehan Group. She quickly rises to team leader, but after an accident, she's demoted and ends up working with Hyun-bin.
- Park Ki-woong as Yang Hyun-bin[4]
- A newly appointed general manager of Taehan Group's fashion division. He meets Ju-ah again at work, a childhood friend that he has deep feelings for.
Supporting
Ju-ah's family
- Kim Seung-soo as Gong Jeong-han[5]
- Ju-ah's father, who is the head of the Gongmyeongjeongdae Clinic.
- Yoo Ho-jeong as Han Seong-mi[5]
- Ju-ah's mother, who is a psychiatrist.
- Choi Dae-chul as Gong Dae-han[6]
- Ju-ah's uncle, who is a rehabilitative therapist. He is Jeong-han's younger brother.
- Kim Sun-bin as Gong Woo-jae[6]
- Ju-ah's younger brother. He is a med school grad aiming for a modeling career.
- Kim Mi-sook as Na Seon-hae[6]
- Ju-ah's grandmother.
Hyun-bin's family
- Kim Hyung-mook as Yang Dong-ik[5]
- A Korean medicine doctor who wants to make Yangji Barun Clinic a well-known and modern Korean medicine brand, rather than focusing on traditional Korean medicine. He is Hyun-bin's father.
- So Yi-hyun as Cha Se-ri[5]
- Hyun-bin's stepmother, who is Dong-ik's second wife.
- Joo Jin-mo as Yang Seon-chul[6]
- Hyun-bin's grandfather, who is the founder of Yangji Barun Oriental Medicine Clinic.
- Jo Mi-ryung as Yang Dong-sook[6]
- Hyun-bin's aunt, who an oriental medicine clinic owner.
- Yoon Seo-ah as Yang Eun-bin[6]
- Hyun-bin's younger sister. She is a self-centred social media star who was spoiled since childhood; she always got what she wanted and had set her sights on Woo-jae.
Company and market people
- Han Seung-won as Park Jun-hyeok[7]
- Ju-ah's male friend.
- The only daughter of Taehan Group's chairman, she serves as vice president of the strategic planning division.
Others
- Jeong Ye-seo as Kim So-hye[9]
- A clothing designer at Taehan Group.
- Jeong Wook as Song Jae-geun[10]
- Seong-mi's classmate.
- Jo Yi-hyun as Min Ji-hoo[8]
- Dong-sook's son.
- Park Ri-won as Choi Min-seo[11]
Production
Development
Director Han Joon-seo, who is known for his work such as Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019–2020) and The Real Has Come! (2023), is directing, and Park Ji-sook, who previously wrote The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025), wrote the screenplay.[1] The series is produced by HB Entertainment.[4]
Casting
In September 2025, Newsen reported that Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong would star the weekend drama.[1] The next month, Yoo Ho-jeong joined the cast.[12] In November, according to Sports Chosun, So Yi-hyun, known for her acting in the daily drama Red Shoes (2021), was cast.[13] By December 2025, the casting of Jin and Park as the leads was officially confirmed. The drama marks their reunion 14 years since Bridal Mask (2012).[14] The same month, Kim Seung-soo, Yoo, Kim Hyung-mook, So, Kim Mi-sook, Joo Jin-mo, Choi Dae-chul, Jo Mi-ryung, Kim Sun-bin, Yoon Seo-ah, and Jeong Ye-seo were confirmed to appear.[5][6][9]
Music
The first OST singer lineup, which includes Park Ji-hyeon, Song Ga-in, Jeon Yu-jin, and Jung Seo-joo was unveiled on January 29, 2026. Producer Son Dong-woon was attached for producing the OST.[15] In April 2026, the second lineup, which includes Jang Minho, Kim Hee-jae, Jeong Dong-won, and Hongja was unveiled.[16]
Release
Viewership
| Episodes | Episode number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | ||
| 1–25 | 2.570 | 3.231 | 2.883 | 3.295 | 2.766 | 2.825 | 3.077 | 3.199 | 2.951 | 3.216 | 3.473 | 2.180 | 2.633 | 2.873 | 2.309 | 2.853 | 2.437 | 2.788 | 2.217 | 2.708 | 2.398 | 2.769 | 2.439 | 2.782 | 2.330 | |
| 26–50 | 2.767 | 2.465 | 2.677 | 2.422 | 2.754 | 2.269 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen Korea[17] | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul | |||
| 1 | January 31, 2026 | 14.3% (1st) | 12.8% (1st) | |
| 2 | February 1, 2026 | 16.8% (1st) | 15.7% (1st) | |
| 3 | February 7, 2026 | 15.7% (1st) | 14.7% (1st) | |
| 4 | February 8, 2026 | 17.2% (1st) | 16.4% (1st) | |
| 5 | February 14, 2026 | 14.5% (1st) | 13.3% (1st) | |
| 6 | February 15, 2026 | 14.5% (1st) | 13.8% (1st) | |
| 7 | February 21, 2026 | 16.1% (1st) | 15.0% (1st) | |
| 8 | February 22, 2026 | 17.1% (1st) | 16.1% (1st) | |
| 9 | February 28, 2026 | 15.7% (1st) | 14.5% (1st) | |
| 10 | March 1, 2026 | 17.4% (1st) | 15.9% (1st) | |
| 11 | March 8, 2026 | 18.0% (1st) | 17.1% (1st) | |
| 12 | 11.3% (2nd) | 10.9% (2nd) | ||
| 13 | March 14, 2026 | 13.9% (1st) | 12.3% (1st) | |
| 14 | March 15, 2026 | 15.4% (1st) | 13.6% (1st) | |
| 15 | March 21, 2026 | 12.3% (1st) | 10.7% (1st) | |
| 16 | March 22, 2026 | 15.3% (1st) | 13.7% (1st) | |
| 17 | March 28, 2026 | 13.2% (1st) | 12.0% (1st) | |
| 18 | March 29, 2026 | 14.5% (1st) | 13.0% (1st) | |
| 19 | April 4, 2026 | 12.0% (1st) | 10.4% (1st) | |
| 20 | April 5, 2026 | 14.4% (1st) | 12.7% (1st) | |
| 21 | April 11, 2026 | 12.6% (1st) | 11.6% (1st) | |
| 22 | April 12, 2026 | 14.5% (1st) | 13.0% (1st) | |
| 23 | April 18, 2026 | 13.5% (1st) | 12.2% (1st) | |
| 24 | April 19, 2026 | 14.9% (1st) | 13.1% (1st) | |
| 25 | April 25, 2026 | 12.7% (1st) | 11.1% (2nd) | |
| 26 | April 26, 2026 | 14.9% (1st) | 13.9% (1st) | |
| 27 | May 2, 2026 | 13.3% (1st) | 12.2% (1st) | |
| 28 | May 3, 2026 | 14.7% (1st) | 13.4% (1st) | |
| 29 | May 9, 2026 | 12.9% (2nd) | 11.3% (2nd) | |
| 30 | May 10, 2026 | 14.3% (1st) | 13.0% (1st) | |
| 31 | May 16, 2026 | 12.5% (2nd) | 10.7% (2nd) | |
| 32 | May 17, 2026 | |||
| Average | — | — | ||
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