[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] A battle of pride between Ahn Hyo-seop and Jang Ryul unfolds on “Final Table.”

In the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama “Final Table,” set to air on the 31st, a tense standoff unfolds between genius chef Kang Han (played by Ahn Hyo-seop) and perfectionist chef Cha Woo-jin (played by Jang Ryul), both participants in the cooking survival show “The Table: K Chef 2026.”
According to an investigation by Seong Jeong-won (played by Jeong Yu-jin), the chief producer (CP) in charge of the cooking survival show “The Table: K Chef 2026,” Kang Han and Cha Woo-jin have faced off once before at an international cooking competition. At that time, Kang Han took first place, while Cha Woo-jin had to settle for second.
Consequently, when Kang Han and Cha Woo-jin run into each other on the set of the cooking survival show “The Table: K Chef 2026,” they exchange sharp barbs even before the official competition begins, creating a tense atmosphere. Kang Han stirs up Cha Woo-jin’s competitive spirit by bringing up his defeat seven years ago, while Cha Woo-jin provokes Kang Han by displaying extraordinary confidence in his ability to win.
As the intensity of the cooking survival show gradually builds due to their psychological battle, the roots of the bitter rivalry—which left a lingering resentment in both Kang Han and Cha Woo-jin’s hearts on the day the winner and loser were decided—are set to gradually come to light. Curiosity is mounting regarding the upcoming broadcast: just what is the reason Kang Han and Cha Woo-jin are so wary of and conscious of each other?
“Final Table” is a drama depicting a feast of spectacular cuisine and remarkable stories featuring Korean chefs from around the world competing in “The Table: K Chef 2026,” a competition to select the best Korean chef. The series stars actors Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, and Jang Ryul.
It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 p.m. on JTBC.