Recipe for Love (TV series)
| 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 | 16 |
| 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 |
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).
Synopsis
Gong Ju-ah and Yang Hyun-bin, childhood friends turned lovers, are caught in a Romeo and Juliet-esque tale. Their families' 30-year feud, rooted in the Onjeong neighborhood, makes their love impossible. Ju-ah, a bold and spirited girl who cared for Hyun-bin as a kid, reunites with him at work. Hyun-bin's renewed encounter with Ju-ah reveals a deepening emotional bond, transcending their childhood friendship. He begins to experience romantic sentiments towards her.
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.
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.[11] In November, according to Sports Chosun, So Yi-hyun, known for her acting in the daily drama Red Shoes (2021), was cast.[12] 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).[13] That month also 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.[14]
Release
Recipe for Love is originally scheduled to premiere on KBS2 in February 2026, but was moved up to January 2026.[1][4] In December 2025, a teaser poster was released, and the series confirmed its premiere on January 31, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).[2]
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 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 26–50 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 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 | ||
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| Nielsen Korea[15] | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 18 | March 29, 2026 | |||
| Average | — | — | ||
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References
- ^ a b c d e Park, A-reum (September 24, 2025). 진세연 박기웅 '각시탈' 이후 14년만 재회 '사랑을 처방해' 호흡[공식] [Official: Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong reunite for the first time in 14 years since 'Bridal Mask' for 'I'll Prescribe You Love']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Kang, Seo-jeong (December 9, 2025). 박기웅♥진세연, 현대판 로미오와 줄리엣 로맨스 서막 연다('사랑을 처방해 드립니다') [Park Ki-woong and Jin Se-yeon open the curtain on a modern-day Romeo and Juliet romance (I'll Prescribe You Love)]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c KBS Drama (2026-01-31). ＂혹시... 고부갈등은?＂방송에서 대가족의 일상을 인터뷰하는 유호정 [사랑을 처방해 드립니다] ["By any chance... is there a conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law?" Yoo Ho-jeong interviews a large family on the show [Prescribing Love].] (Television production) (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d Kim, Yang-soo (December 2, 2025). 진세연x박기웅, '사랑을 처방해 드립니다'로 14년만 재회...'화려한 날들' 후속 [Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong reunite in 'I'll Prescribe You Love' after 14 years... Follow-up to 'Splendid Days']. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Ahn, Tae-hyun (December 3, 2025). 김승수·유호정·김형묵·소이현, KBS 새 주말극 '사랑을 처방해 드립니다' 합류 [Kim Seung-soo, Yoo Ho-jeong, Kim Hyung-mook, and So Yi-hyun join KBS's new weekend drama 'I'll Prescribe You Love']. News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2025.
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- ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (December 15, 2025). 한승원, 진세연 남사친으로…'사랑을 처방해 드립니다' 출연 [Han Seung-won to appear on "I'll Prescribe You Love" as Jin Se-yeon's male friend]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c 등장인물 [Characters]. Korean Broadcasting System (in Korean). Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ a b Ahn, Byeong-gil (December 5, 2025). 정예서 ‘사랑을 처방해 드립니다’ 캐스팅 [Jeong Ye-seo cast in 'I'll Prescribe You Love']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Hyeon-sik (December 29, 2025). 정욱, 방송국 국장으로 변신…'사랑을 처방해 드립니다' 캐스팅 [Jeong Wook transforms into a broadcasting station director… Cast in "I'll Prescribe Love"]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Jang, A-reum (October 16, 2025). [단독] 유호정, 10년만에 안방 복귀한다...KBS 주말극으로 컴백 [Exclusive: Yoo Ho-jeong returns to the small screen after 10 years... Comeback with KBS weekend drama]. News 1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 22, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ Jang, A-reum (November 18, 2025). [단독] '인교진♥'소이현, 내조의 여왕 된다...'사랑을 처방해드립니다' 캐스팅 [Exclusive: So Yi-hyun, ♥ In Kyo-jin, Becomes Queen of Housewives... Cast in 'I'll Prescribe You Love,']. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 24, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Kyung-yoon (December 2, 2025). 진세연·박기웅, KBS 주말극 '사랑을 처방해 드립니다'서 호흡 [Jin Se-yeon and Park Ki-woong to Star in KBS's Weekend Drama]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Seung-hyun (January 29, 2026). 송가인→전유진 출격…KBS '사랑을 처방해 드립니다' OST 라인업 공개 [Song Ga-in → Jeon Yu-jin to join KBS's Recipe for Love OST lineup revealed]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
- "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 31, 2026. Archived from the original on January 31, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 1, 2026. Archived from the original on February 1, 2026. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 7, 2026. Archived from the original on February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 8, 2026. Archived from the original on February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 14, 2026. Archived from the original on February 14, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 15, 2026. Archived from the original on February 15, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 21, 2026. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 22, 2026. Archived from the original on February 22, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 28, 2026. Archived from the original on February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 1, 2026. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- "Ep. 11 & 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 8, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- "Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 14, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- "Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 15, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- "Ep. 15". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 21, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- "Ep. 16". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 22, 2026. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Recipe for Love on KBS World
- Recipe for Love at IMDb
- Recipe for Love at HanCinema