Recipe For Love – Season 1
Episodes
The Two Families
Seong-mi, a psychiatrist who counsels troubled couples on a TV program, offers others solutions to save their marriages while her own relationship quietly falls apart. Meanwhile, tensions between Jeong-han and Dong-ik reach a boiling point, and Jeong-han shocks the family with an unexpected announcement.
Shattered Calm
Seong-mi is devastated when her husband, Jeong-han, suddenly blurts out in front of the family that they are getting a divorce. Ju-ah and Hyun-bin keep crossing paths in unexpected ways, while Hyun-bin's return to Korea quietly stirs old tensions between Dong-ik and Se-ri.
It's All About Politics
Ju-ah runs into Hyun-bin again and realizes he is the new executive director. Jeong-han decides to run for president of the Merchants' Association to protect the market, but his wife Seong-mi fiercely objects, determined to protect her own career. Meanwhile, Se-ri stacks the deck to secure her husband Dong-ik's election.
For The Win
With Jeong-han at a disadvantage in the election race because of the false rumor about her having an affair, Seong-mi announces her full support to help him win fairly. Meanwhile, Dong-ik scrambles to cover for Se-ri, and Hyun-bin uncovers who was behind the home shopping incident.
Showdown
Ju-ah and Hyun-bin recognize each other, but the memories that surface only leave them more conflicted. As the Merchants' Association presidential election draws near, tensions rise and the campaign turns fierce. The two families clash head-on, each determined to claim victory. With rallies growing more heated, the long-awaited election finally
Hard to Swallow
Dae-han is lost and devastated after Hui-gyeong leaves and desperately tries to track her down. At the workshop, Ju-ah and Hyun-bin cannot stop bickering but grow closer in the process. Meanwhile, Dong-ik has no choice but to swallow his pride to secure the vice president position in the Merchants' Association.
What Now?
Seon-hae urges Dae-han to get a divorce, while tensions mount between Jeong-han and Dong-ik over the Merchants' Association. Hoping to help her husband gain the upper hand, Se-ri searches for evidence that could turn things in his favor. Meanwhile at the workshop, Ju-ah and Hyun-bin come face to face with memories of their first love.
How We Face Betrayal
Seong Mi, a psychiatrist who counsels troubled couples on a TV program, offers others solutions to save their marriages while her own relationship quietly falls apart. Meanwhile, tensions between Jeong Han and Dong Ik reach a boiling point, and Jeong Han shocks the family with an unexpected announcement.
Some Truths are Better Buried
Reeling from Yong-gil's betrayal, Dong-suk swallows her anger and makes a hard choice to protect her family. Se-ri moves to rebuild Dong-ik's public image and urges him to soften his edges and appear more likeable. Meanwhile, Seong-mi walks a tightrope between the two families, increasingly anxious that the secret about the affairs will not stay hidden forever.
Exposed and Torn
Hui-gyeong's affair with Yong-gil is exposed, igniting a bitter clash between the two families as years of pent-up resentment finally erupt. Old wounds resurface, pushing Seon-hae and Seon-chul to confront and put an end to the families' long-standing entanglement. Meanwhile, Ju-ah and Hyun-bin are left conflicted as they come face to face with their feelings for each other.
When Reality Hits
Hyun-bin abruptly begins distancing himself from Ju-ah, leaving her confused and hurt by his sudden coldness. As she tries to make sense of his change in attitude, Ju-ah finds herself struggling with a swirl of conflicting emotions she can't easily untangle. Meanwhile, when Jeong-han asks Seong-mi if their family can really afford to move, she reassures him and asks him to simply trust her, only to realize that reality isn't as easy as she expected.
Ju-ah's Blind Date
Ju-ah and Hyun-bin experience a conflict during a meeting, prompting Ju-ah to decide to go on a blind date. Meanwhile, Dong-ik secretly devises a plan to stop Jeong-han's family from moving out, driven by his desire to appear on television. Meanwhile, Dong-suk goes to check out a store property but ends up in an unfortunate situation.
It's Complicated
After a night of heavy drinking, Dae-han and Dong-suk end up spending the night together and are left to deal with the complicated aftermath. Elsewhere, Jun-hyeok and Hye-su play matchmaker, rooting for Ju-ah and Hyun-bin. Meanwhile, Jeong-han turns down the TV show offer, but Dong-ik secretly pulls strings behind the scenes to change his mind. When Se-ri discovers what Dong-ik has been doing behind her back, she feels deeply betrayed.
Hearts in Turmoil
Amid growing confusion, Dae-han and Dong-suk are forced to confront their true feelings for each other. Dong-ik and his family are left reeling when Se-ri suddenly walks out after discovering he had kept his plan hidden from her. Meanwhile, Ju-ah and Hyun-bin begin secretly dating and hatch a plan to help their parents reconcile.
Mixed Feelings
Ju-ah tries to keep her coworkers from finding out that Seong0mi is her mother, while Hyun-bin works to win points with Seong-mi. Dong-ik apologises to Jeong-han and tries to patch things up with him, but it doesn't go as well as he expected. Meanwhile, Dae-han and Dong-suk have no choice but to confront their mixed feelings as they go through the process of preparing their divorce papers.
Off Course
The parents butt heads again at the golf event, and Jeong-han's errant swing sends his ball flying, accidentally hurting Se-ri. Meanwhile, Dae-han and Dong-suk spend the day together in unexpected harmony, marking their divorces with a strangely celebratory outing as a new kind of companionship begins to quietly take shape.
Unexpected Turns
Dong-ik and Se-ri plan to use the video of Se-ri's fall to blackmail Jeong Han into appearing on the show, but things take an unexpected turn, leading Hyun-bin to step in and settle matters to help Ju-ah. Meanwhile, Dae-han finds himself at odds with Dong-suk while helping her check out store spaces, and the two end up getting into an argument.
Decisions, Decisions
Se-ri appears as a witness at Ju-ah's disciplinary hearing, while Jeong-han finally agrees to appear on Human Theater with Dong-ik. As Jeong-han and Dong-ik reconcile and grow closer, Dae-han can't help but feel left out. Meanwhile, Dong-suk tries to keep her distance, only to be caught off guard when Dae-han unexpectedly invites her to a teahouse.
Of All Places
Seon-hae suggests a blind date to Dae-han, hoping it will help him meet someone new and move on. Seon-chul runs into Min-seo at the restaurant Dong-suk is considering taking over. Meanwhile, Ju-ah heads to Hyun-bin's place to cook him an Argentinian meal, while Se-ri also makes her way there to drop off food for him.
To Tell Or Not
Jeong-han's family is deeply grateful to Dong-ik after the altercation with the robber. Ju-ah wrestles with whether to reveal what Se-ri did, knowing it could shatter the fragile peace between the two families. Meanwhile, Dae-han finally gathers the courage to tell Dong-suk how he truly feels.