Ahn Hyo Seop Becomes Chef in Final Table K-Drama

Actor Ahn Hyo-seop is joining JTBC's new drama 'Final Table,' continuing his global endeavors. 'Final Table' is a drama set against the backdrop of the 'The Table: K Chef 2026' competition to select the best Korean chefs, featuring the spectacular cuisine and compelling stories of Korean chefs gathered from around the world. It is scheduled to premiere in the second half of 2026.

Ahn Hyo-seop will play the role of Kang Han, an overseas-based chef. Kang Han, also known as 'Chris Kay,' is a character who experiences an unexpected incident during his overseas activities and enters the competition representing Restaurant Familia. Ahn Hyo-seop is expected to bring Kang Han's charm to life, portraying a chef who presents magical dishes that heal people's hearts with his signature intellectual image and delicate emotional acting.

Recently, Ahn Hyo-seop has been enjoying the peak of his career, receiving love from fans worldwide for his voice acting as Jinwoo in the globally sensational 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.' His transformation, challenging a new genre of 'cooking survival' following fantasy historical dramas, romantic comedies, and medical dramas, is drawing industry attention.

Ahn Hyo-seop will first meet viewers as 'Matthew Lee' in SBS's new drama 'Sold Out Today,' scheduled to premiere on April 22. He is expected to dominate 2026 by delivering cool charisma in the first half of the year and visual delight through cooking in 'Final Table' in the second half.

'Final Table' goes beyond a simple cooking competition, depicting the process of understanding each other through food, and promises a well-made production that captures both the realism of a professional drama and popular sentiment. The synergy to be created by Ahn Hyo-seop, who has overwhelming support from a global fandom, and the sensuous production team is heating up the drama market.