Feels Like Watching Mukbang, These 13 Korean Dramas Feature Characters Who Are Good at Eating - Guaranteed to Make You Hungry

Kapanlagi.com - Eating scenes in Korean dramas always successfully capture attention, whether it's the actors or actresses slurping noodles eagerly, the steam rising from the soup, or the sizzling sound of meat being placed on a pan. Especially when the characters in the drama are portrayed as food lovers, you're guaranteed to feel hungry while watching them eat. Check out these Korean dramas that feel like mukbang content!

1. MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO

Drama MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO features a female lead who is so petite but can eat almost twice her body weight. She is Lee Dam (played by Hyeri Girls' Day), who indeed loves to eat.

2. BOYS OVER FLOWERS

The legendary K-drama character Geum Jan Di (played by Goo Hye Sun) is another example of a petite woman with a big appetite. After dealing with a group of arrogant people at school, she definitely replenishes her energy with food.

3. WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO

Weightlifter Kim Bok Joo (played by Lee Sung Kyung) and the SWAG Squad are always enthusiastic when mealtime comes. They even have special techniques to enjoy food and become "grilled meat masters".

4. LET'S EAT

The strong competitor of SWAG Squad is Goo Dae Young (played by Yoon Doo Joon) from the three-season series LET'S EAT. With his expertise in everything about food as a gourmet, he knows all the delicious places to eat and has a talent for describing the taste of food.

5. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST

With so many patients to take care of, it is very rare for most nurses and doctors to have a decent mealtime. Therefore, they eat as much as they can when they have the opportunity.

6. HI BYE, MAMA!

Similar to the nurses and doctors in HOSPITAL PLAYLIST, Cha Yu Ri (played by Kim Tae Hee) in HI BYE, MAMA! also becomes a tough challenger as she orders as much food as possible for late-night mukbang.

7. COFFEE PRINCE

Disguising as a man certainly requires a lot of energy. Therefore, it is no wonder that Go Eun Chan (played by Yoon Eun Hye) will devour a lot of food on various occasions.

8. RACKET BOYS

Other characters who need a lot of food are the athletes in the drama RACKET BOYS. Every eating scene in this drama is guaranteed to make you drool, even though they only eat instant noodles and kimchi.

9. CHOCOLATE (2019)

Rating	8.1/10 Mydramalist
Duration	1 hour 5 minutes
Episodes	16
Aired	jTBC, Netflix
Cast	Yoon Kye Sang, Ha Ji Won, Jang Seung Jo, Min Jin Woong

If you are looking for a drama about culinary and featuring a character who is good at eating, CHOCOLATE could be the answer. This drama tells the story of bread, dessert, and food. The main character is named Lee Kang, a former chef who becomes a neurosurgeon. Lee Kang meets Moon Cha Young, a famous chef, again.

Their reunion at the hospital makes them work together to provide food for the patients to heal their emotional wounds.

10. BEST CHICKEN (2019)

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Rating	7.2/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 5 minutes
Episode	12
Tayang	DramaX, MBN, Viki
Pemain	Park Sun Ho, Kim So Hye, Joo Woo Jae

Furthermore, there is a Korean drama that features a character who is skilled in eating and cooking titled BEST CHICKEN. This drama tells the story of Park Choi-go (Park Sun Ho), a 28-year-old employee who quits his job. He chooses to open his own chicken restaurant.

When watching, you should be prepared to feel hungry, KLovers! That's because you will see the deliciousness of the crispy fried chicken. In addition, the conflicts in this drama are also interesting to follow.

11. WOK OF LOVE (2018)

Rating	8.0/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	35 minutes
Episode	38
Tayang	SBS, Kocowa, SBS, Apple TV, Viki, Netflix
Pemain	Lee Jun Ho, Jang Hyuk, Jung Ryeo Won

Next, there is a Korean drama featuring a character who is a food expert called WOK OF LOVE. This drama tells the story of a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant is also the main setting. It is told that Seo Poong, a former famous chef, suddenly becomes a cook in a Chinese restaurant that is no longer popular.

There is also the character of Sae Woo, who lives in luxury and comfort. She also enjoys activities such as horseback riding and fencing. Unfortunately, her life changes when she enjoys a bowl of jajangmyun. That food inspires her to start a new life different from what she has experienced before.

12. LATE NIGHT RESTAURANT (2015)

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Rating	7.8/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	30 minutes
Episode	20
Tayang	SBS, Prime Video
Pemain	Kim Seung Woo, Nam Tae Hyun, Jung Han Hun

Like its title, LATE NIGHT RESTAURANT tells the story of a restaurant that opens at night. The chef, who is also the owner of the restaurant, has a mysterious side and is known as the master. Interestingly, this restaurant does not have a menu. In short, he can cook anything according to the customer's wishes.

13. DRINKING SOLO (2016)

Rating	7.6/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 4 minutes
Episode	16
Tayang	tvN, K-DRAMA
Pemain	Ha Seok Jin, Park Ha Sun, Hwang Woo Seul Hye, Gong Myung

Equally interesting, there is a Korean drama featuring a character who is skilled at eating called DRINKING SOLO. In general, this drama tells the story of the lives of teachers and students at a student guidance academy for prospective civil servants or public workers in the Noryangjin area of Seoul, South Korea. Amidst the busyness, the character Jin Jung-suk has 'me-time' to eat and drink beer alone.

Interestingly, he also has special stages when enjoying the dishes served. Seeing his actions, the dining etiquette will seem valuable.

Well, KLovers, those are a series of Korean dramas featuring characters who are skilled at eating or cooking, capable of making viewers drool.

(kpl/rsp)