The stars of Final Table, the upcoming JTBC series, have shared their impressions of working together ahead of the production's premiere. Ahn Hyo Seop, Chang Ryul, and Jung Eugene lead the cast of this drama centered on a demanding Korean cooking competition.
Final Table tells the story of talented Korean chefs from around the world who gather to compete in The Table: K-Chef 2026, a high-level culinary tournament that seeks to determine who is the best Korean chef.
What the actors say about their relationship on set
Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Han, a genius chef, and recalled his first meeting with the rest of the cast. The actor stated that, from the beginning, he felt that everyone fit their respective characters perfectly, which helped him fully immerse himself in the role of Kang Han.
Regarding Chang Ryul, Ahn Hyo Seop noted that he was impressed by how his co-star leaves nothing to chance in a scene, instead imbuing it with depth and intensity down to the last detail, which he said inspired him positively.
The actor also had words for Jung Eugene, highlighting that her character, Seon Jung Won, observes situations from a distance and acts as a mediator between people rather than taking sides. Ahn Hyo Seop affirmed that this characteristic fits very well with the actress's natural energy.
Chang Ryul’s role as Cha Woo Jin
Chang Ryul brings to life Cha Woo Jin, the chef-owner of the most prestigious restaurant in Korea. The actor explained that he has been very inspired by Ahn Hyo Seop's sincere attitude toward the series and his character.
Chang Ryul added that Jung Eugene always manages to maintain balance on set, acting as a stable point of reference, so during their scenes together, he tries to follow the action from his co-star's perspective.
Jung Eugene plays the competition’s executive producer
Jung Eugene will play Seon Jung Won, the executive producer of The Table: K-Chef 2026. The actress commented that every time she saw the character of Kang Han played by Ahn Hyo Seop, she ended up naturally rooting for him.
Regarding Chang Ryul, Jung Eugene defined him as an admirable actor who never stops showing curiosity when reading the script, also highlighting his sharpness and analytical ability when interpreting each scene.
Final Table premiere date
Final Table will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 PM Korean time on JTBC.
Frequently asked questions about Final Table
What is Final Table about?
Final Table follows a group of talented Korean chefs from around the world who compete in The Table: K-Chef 2026, a high-level culinary competition to determine who is the best Korean chef.
Who plays Kang Han in Final Table?
Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Han, described as a genius chef and one of the main protagonists of the series.
What role does Chang Ryul have in the series?
Chang Ryul plays Cha Woo Jin, the chef-owner of the most prestigious restaurant in Korea.
What character does Jung Eugene play?
Jung Eugene plays Seon Jung Won, the executive producer of The Table: K-Chef 2026 competition.
When does Final Table premiere?
Final Table will premiere on October 24 at 10:40 PM Korean time on JTBC.
