Gourmet
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Title: 식객 / Gourmet
Also known as: Trencherman / Best Chef
Chinese title : 食客
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 24 + 1 Special
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2008-June-16 to 2008-Sept-09
Air time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)
Synopsis
Sung Chan is a talented cook. He peddles food from his truck all over the country to discover the best and precious traditional Korean cuisines.
Cast
Kim Rae Won as Sung Chan
Nam Sang Mi as Jin Soo
Kim So Yun as Joo Hee
Kwon Oh Joong as Oh Bong Joo
Extended Cast
Won Ki Joon as Min Woo
Choi Bul Ahm as Mr. Oh (Head Chef / Bong Joo’s father)
Choi Jae Kwon as Sung Shik Gaek (Sung Chan’s friend)
Kang Nam Gil as Director Han (Jin Soo’s boss)
Jung Jin as Ja Woon
Shim Yang Hong as Joo Hee’s father
Kim Ae Kyung as Madam Jo
Lee Won Yong as Jong Goo
Lee Won Jong as Dal Pyung
Shim Hoon Ki as Ki Jung
Kim Sun Hyuk as Sang Ki
Choi Jae Hwan as Suk Dong
Do Yoon Joo as General Manager
Kim Hae Jung as Manager Kang
Kim Da In
Production credits
Original Work: Comic by Heo Young Man
Producer: Lee Jin Seck
Scriptwriter: Choi Wan Kyu and Park Hoo-jung
Note
1. According to Lee Jin Seck of JS Pictures, the production cost of Gourmet will apparently increase to 10 billion won (roughly about $10.6 million USD).
2. Originally it was thought that MBC would be airing this drama but SBS finally won the rights to air this drama.
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-16 | Special | 6.5 | (<7.5) |
| 2008-06-17 | 1 | 13.2 (5th) | 13.9 (5th) |
| 2008-06-17 | 2 | 16.1 (3rd) | 17.5 (3rd) |
| 2008-06-23 | 3 | 16.4 (4th) | 17.7 (2nd) |
| 2008-06-24 | 4 | 16.0 (3rd) | 17.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-06-30 | 5 | 16.4 (3rd) | 17.0 (3rd) |
| 2008-07-01 | 6 | 18.3 (2nd) | 19.4 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-07 | 7 | 18.1 (3rd) | 19.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-08 | 8 | 20.2 (2nd) | 20.7 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-14 | 9 | 18.9 (3rd) | 20.1 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-15 | 10 | 20.7 (2nd) | 21.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-21 | 11 | 21.8 (2nd) | 23.5 (1st) |
| 2008-07-22 | 12 | 22.4 (2nd) | 23.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-28 | 13 | 21.7 (2nd) | 21.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-07-29 | 14 | 23.5 (2nd) | 24.4 (1st) |
| 2008-08-04 | 15 | 20.7 (2nd) | 21.1 (2nd) |
| 2008-08-05 | 16 | 23.4 (2nd) | 23.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-08-11 | 17 | 23.5 (2nd) | 24.0 (1st) |
| 2008-08-18 | 18 | 22.1 (2nd) | 23.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-08-25 | 19 | 23.3 (2nd) | 23.9 (2nd) |
| 2008-08-26 | 20 | 22.9 (2nd) | 23.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-09-01 | 21 | 20.6 (3rd) | 21.5 (2nd) |
| 2008-09-02 | 22 | 19.1 (2nd) | 20.5 (2nd) |
| 2008-09-08 | 23 | 20.5 (3rd) | 21.2 (3rd) |
| 2008-09-09 | 24 | 26.7 (2nd) | 27.9 (1st) |
Source : TNS Media Korea
Poster
September 28th, 2008 at 8:53 am
I’m not the kind of person that watch drama base on the cast, I more about the storyline. The rare exception to this rule is Kim Rae Won! Every since I watch him in the movie Plum Blossom I been hooked. He a great actor and Hot!. If you every watch any of (Shaw Brothers) martial art movies, you know what I mean when I said that Kim Rae Won remind me of the the the vemon who played the (toad) he was hot also.
Any way back to my review love this drama, Kim Rae Won and Nam Sang Mi played off each other very well, I wish it was more romance between them because the chemistry was great. This was a simple drama but very detail, it didn’t drag it was like watch a short story that was finish by the end of each episode. A most watch drama, the food look del-cious!
October 11th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I recommend to all of u to watch if anyone of them is Kim Rae Won fans. His acting skill has grown immensely and I am very much impressed by his choice of movies or dramas.
There is this scene on this drama on his father death which is a much to watch. The way he delivered the scene was just to awesome. I dun have the eng sub but u can find the video here
http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=YVs975A0sEM
In one word ” Kim Rae Won ROCKS…”
October 16th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hi!
I’m a big fan of KRW.
And I’m just fallen in love with NSM (after Sweet Spy and Time Between Dog and Wolf).
Really can’t wait to watch the series!!…
October 31st, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I just finish eps. 12, what a great drama… and watching this drama makes me feels hungry and.. drooling.. seeing all the food and how they tasted it… hhmmmm yummy…
Luv from Indonesi..
November 27th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Sorry, it’s not my kind of drama. Boring.
December 7th, 2008 at 6:23 am
I love KIm rae won…..I accidentally watch an episode of Lovers in Harvard and from that moment on……I checked the net on Kim rae won….I intentionally got all his dramas and movies in DVD such as my little bride, Gourmet, my patzzi girl,which star are you from and what I really love the most is Attic Cat……Hope u visit Philippines….Im your avid fan myles…..
December 11th, 2008 at 12:42 am
Actually kim rae won acting’s getting more n more good ,formerly i watched him play in ‘cats on the roof’ n the love story in Harvard ,n now he’s great in Gourmet
Just keep doing ur best !! We supporting u always
December 14th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
GREAT drama… love this drama alot…:)
January 6th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
i love kim rae won! i just bought this drama in dvd..hope i can find time to watch it amidst of my chaotic sched.
January 11th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
the reporter girl is the most annoying character EVER!
why does she keep doing things ppl tell her not to! because of her things get delayed and stuff.. really hated the character… made me hate the actress as well >:O
January 20th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
what site can i download the .avi files or episodes of gourmet..i really want to have copy of this korean drama…any1 who can help me? pls help me…any .torrent file?
February 18th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
what is the ending of this drama?
June 8th, 2009 at 3:46 am
What website has ALL THE EPISODES? I’ve been to several websites for this drama but they only have up to the 21st episode. Help… Tnx…
June 19th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Pretty Good. Began noticing KRW bcos of this drama.
June 30th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Wow! I’ve too much to say about the drama, but don’t know where to begin with. Anyway, just one word to fully describe the series, which is “EXCELLENT”!. From storyline, castings, plot (can be better though), and of course the FOODS!
I’ve been anticipating this drama ever since I first heard that KRW is coming back doing drama, and best of all is pairing with NSM.. And the couple turns out to be outstanding and perfect match for each other. Their chemistry is so strong and lively, hope they could fall for each other for real. And I wish there are more romance between the two. It should be fun for the two (naive, straightforward and funny Sung Chan vs clumsy yet adorable Jin Soo) to be in more romantic scenes..
And I like the way the director/scriptwriter potray the love between Head Chef (Mr Oh) and Sung Chan. The relationship is purely sincere and wholeheartedly. We can feel the bond between them even they are not related by blood. And the last sentence whereby the Head Chef is dying and calling both Bong Joo and Sung Chan as “my son” is the most touching scene, I cried over it again and again. It’s a pity he left before he can see both his sons reconcile and join forces to get back Uhn Ahm Jung thru the cook-off competition.
But I was dissappointed when at last both Bong Joo and Sung Chan left Uhn Ahm Jung after fighting over it with Matsumoto. It should at least shows how at last Sung Chan resume his rightful position to lead Uhn Ahm Jung after Bong Joo left for his lesson mission. And he should propose properly to Jin Soo too (no jokingly..)! Ahh.. anyway the drama is great as it is, and I would rate 10/10 for it!
So for you Korean drama lover’s, lets watch this drama and make it the most sought after drama of the year.. Aja ja faiti!..
July 31st, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I LOVE THIS DRAMA AND ESPECIALLY KiM RAE WON!!!!!!!!!!
July 31st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I just love this drma and of course KIM RAE WON is the best!!
He is really good actor..
i really really love him and his amazing talent!!!
and GOURMET drama is the best!!
amazing!! it can make u laugh, smile and cry!!
August 7th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
My anti-spam word is “santa”.
And it’s not December.
Anyway, I’m here to say, I love Kim Rae Won (also Kim Jae Won who’s not in this drama)!
Click on my nick – Korean DVDs for a list of er…. Korean DVDs with excellent English subtitles…
August 13th, 2009 at 10:06 am
KRW is always hot… And Bong Jo’s father is very sweet and cool…
I prefer KRW with Jung Ryu Won in Which Star Are You From?. JRW is funny but can bring us tears at the same times. I really like them in WSAYF.
KRW, you are hot and very cool…
Love you in Mr. Socrates, WSAYF…
August 24th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
i very very lov3 tis movie.
especially Kim Rae Won.
i like 2 see they make the food, they are very very careful 2 do their own delicious food..
haha…when i watched tis movie,i feel very very hungry…xD haha..
hope them wil healthy always…^^
September 5th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
watched this drama make me hungry. Hungry with the foods, hungry with the next eps and mostly i am hungry with kim rae won with his smile, laugh and talent
January 21st, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Any drama that has kim rae won is good enough for me
February 1st, 2010 at 11:26 pm
우아~~~~
February 1st, 2010 at 11:45 pm
우아~~~~Sung Chan is the best
April 7th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I just finished watching the drama. It was so good. Very well made, I salute all the people in the production. It will make you say “how i wish I can cook also and be good as Sung Chan and Bong Joo.
The story and scenes are simple and yet it imparts a lot of lesson in life like family relationship, love and respect to our traditions.
How I wish there is part 2 of this.