Any Korean food AND K-drama lovers out there? You all should watch Let’s Eat, a Korean drama series about four single people who are brought together because of their love for food. It features some of Korea’s signature dishes, using cinematography and great acting from the characters to make the food look as delicious as possible. Each episode contains a few scenes where they usually eat at restaurants, although sometimes home-cooked meals are shown. The sound of their eating is very much emphasized in this drama. This is a concept that is normal in Korea where the more “noisier” you eat, the more delicious you are making the food seem. This drama also has its plot too. I like how it touches upon a huge challenge for many Koreans: living alone. There are many Koreans who are isolated from their families and friends, or who don’t have friends because they’re so focused on studying or work. It shows the struggle of a recent divorcee who hates eating alone but loves food. She has a hard time opening up to new people but gradually befriends her other single neighbors after forming an “eating club.” It was really heartwarming seeing how food can be something that brings people together. If you’re looking for a mukbang meets rom-com, this is the perfect show to watch!
