Recipe for Farewell
| Recipe for Farewell | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라 |
| RR | Oneureun jom maeuljido molla |
| MR | Onŭrŭn chom maeuljido molla |
| Genre | |
| Based on | It Might Be a Little Spicy Today by Kang Chang-rae |
| Written by | Lee Ho-Jae |
| Directed by | Lee Ho-Jae |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Acemaker MovieWorks Beyond J |
| Original release | |
| Network | Watcha Channel A |
| Release | December 1, 2022 – January 5, 2023 |
Recipe for Farewell (Korean: 오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라; lit. '"It Might Be a Little Spicy Today"') is a 12-part South Korean drama that was aired on Watcha from December 1, 2022, to January 5, 2023. It stars Han Suk-kyu, Kim Seo-hyung, and Jin Ho-eun.[1] The story is based on the autobiographical essay book It Might Be a Little Spicy Today (오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라) by Kang Chang-rae, which was published in 2018.[2][3]
The series aired on television network Channel A from February 7 to March 14, 2023, every Tuesday at 22:30 (KST) for 6 episodes.[4] It peaked at No. 1 on Watcha's list of the most popular series by viewership.[5]
Synopsis
Jung Da-jung is the head of a small book publishing company in Seoul. Her estranged husband Kang Chang-wook works as a translator and lecturer in the humanities, but has held ambitions to be a writer. Chang-wook moves back in with his wife and teenage son, Kang Jae-ho, at her request after she is diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer.
Due to her condition, she has difficulties eating, but asks Chang-wook to cook for her every day, even though previously the only thing he knew how to cook was ramen. Chang-wook begins to cook for his wife, taking recipes from the internet, and begins an online blog recording his progress - which is eagerly followed by his students. He is advised on ingredients by an empathetic local grocer, Yang Su-won. He cooks the food with great care, his cooking skills improve immeasurably, and Da-jung is able to eat it. As her condition deteriorates, he adjusts the cooking to enable her to still eat something.
His actions help rekindle a close relationship with his wife and son. Following her death, Da-jung passes ownership of the publishing company to her long-term editor, Choi Min-young, who passes on to Chang-wook a proposal for a book devised by Da-jung based on his blog.
Cast
- Han Suk-kyu as Kang Chang-wook (translator/lecturer)
- Kim Seo-hyung as Jung Da-jung (publisher)
- Jin Ho-eun as Kang Jae-ho (their son, student)
- Yang Kyung-won as Yang Su-won (local grocer)
- Cho Yu-jung as Shin Yeo-jin (Kang Jae-Ho's girlfriend)
- Jeon Yeo-jin as Jung Da-sol (Jung Da-Jung's sister, a nurse)
- Jung Min-gyul as Choi Min-young (publishing editor)
- Park Soo-jin as Lim Hye-young (author and Jung Da-Jung's friend)
- Kim Seung-tae as Jung Da-jung's doctor
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards | Best Actress | Kim Seo-hyung | Nominated | [6] |
| 21st Director's Cut Awards | Best Director in the Series | Lee Ho-jae | Nominated | [7] | |
| Best Screenplay in the Series | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor in the Series | Han Suk-kyu | Nominated |
References
- ^ Yoo Jeong-min (2022-12-01). 한석규·김서형, 서투른 가족의 따뜻한 여정(오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라) [Han Seok-gyu and Kim Seo-hyung, a warm journey of a clumsy family (It might be a little spicy today)] (in Korean). Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Nam Soo-hyun (2022-12-24). 삼삼한데 먹먹하다…한석규의 요리 드라마 '오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라' [It's spicy but delicious... Han Seok-kyu's cooking drama 'It might be a little spicy today'] (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "The Life List: Facing cancer with comfort food in K-drama Recipe For Farewell". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ So Seong-ryeol (2023-02-07). 왓챠, 오리지널 '오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라' 채널A 방영 시작 [Watcha, Original 'It Might Be a Little Spicy Today' Channel A Airing Begins] (in Korean). Electronic Times News. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Lee, Si-jin (2022-12-26). "Han Seok-kyu's 'Recipe for Farewell' a local hit". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (June 26, 2023). [공식] '더 글로리'·'SNL코리아3' 최다 노미..제2회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 발표 [[Official] 'The Glory'-'SNL Korea 3' Most Nominations...2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards Nominations Announced] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved November 9, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Bo-young (February 9, 2023). 제21회 '디렉터스컷 어워즈', 3년 만에 오프라인 개최 [공식] [The 21st 'Director's Cut Awards' held offline for the first time in 3 years [Official]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2024 – via Naver.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Recipe for Farewell at IMDb