The Korean drama Tastefully Yours has been at the Top 2 of Netflix worldwide for 2 consecutive weeks and has won the No. 1 position in many countries.
The film achieved impressive views, with 6.6 million and 4.5 million views in 2 weeks, surpassing many other Korean films such as "Resident Playbook" and "More Beautiful Than Heaven".
According to Hankook Ilbo, although the film has a simple premise - a love story set in a small restaurant - the combination of humor, emotion and an attractive culinary storytelling style has created a buzz for the work.
Loving Trace revolves around Han Beom Woo (Kang Ha Neul) - an heir to a tycoon corporation who becomes a recipy cook hunter to take over restaurants, and Mo Yeon Joo (Go Min Si) - a stubborn chef who runs a small restaurant with only one table and no sign in Jeonju village.
On one side is modern business thinking, on the other side is passion for each dish. The contrast between the two has fueled interesting conflicts, but also opened a journey of feelings about love, cuisine and understanding.
At its core, "Tastefully Yours" may be following the familiar wore path in many TV series: a rich man fell and was saved by love.
However, its unique setting - a small restaurant in a traditional Korean neighborhood - and its focus on Korean cuisine have made the work different.
The male lead, who used to be a sophisticated and polite culinary expert, has now become a small business owner facing difficulties and drunkenness. His silly image in the first episode gradually gave way to a clever, humorous character.
Actor Kang Ha Neul's ability to express his own unique sense of humor has shined in this character.
Known for his breakthrough role in the romantic comedy When the Camellia Blooms, Kang ha Neul added charm and liveliness to the story through his humorous acting.
In addition, the increasing interest in Korean cuisine is also a factor that helps the film attract global audiences. From the unique tradition of making Korean sauces to the variety of dishes introduced, "Dices of Love" has conquered viewers through its culinary storytelling.
Previously, a similar phenomenon occurred in the drama Weird Lawyer Woo Young Woo. In particular, kimbap became a regular dish because it was the favorite dish of female lead Woo Young Woo, played by Park Eun Bin. The success of the film has made kimbap famous and the film is known by many international audiences.
With Netflix's global audience, Korean media expects "Love Dignity" to also bring typical Korean dishes to international friends.
