Ha Seok-jin offers comfort to Ahn Hee-yeon with poetic novel quotes

Ha Seok-jin and Ahn Hee-yeon share a touching moment in a new preview for the upcoming KBS drama 'Love on the Menu'.

Sep 19, 2026 · Updated on Sep 19, 2026

A scene featuring Ha Seok-jin and Ahn Hee-yeon, stars of the KBS drama 'Love on the Menu', has been released, capturing a poignant conversation between their characters. In the video uploaded via the KBS Drama channel on September 19, 2026, Ha delivers a heartfelt message to Ahn, incorporating passages quoted from a novel.

Ahn Hee-yeon Gazing Forward Against a Forest Backdrop

Comfort through the words of a novel

According to the audio transcript of the video, the character references a novel with an unknown title read in the past. In the story, the male protagonist tells the female protagonist, who is perpetually too busy to rest, "I want to take half of my remaining time and give it to you so you can sleep." Continuing the sentiment, the character reinterprets the novel's essence, saying, "I wanted to let you sleep soundly, since you are so exhausted that even ten bodies wouldn't be enough." The character further echoes the novel's emotional depth, adding, "Mom, even if I have to give up all my remaining time," and concluding with, "If love comes, I will hold you tight.'

The emotional connection between Ha Seok-jin and Ahn Hee-yeon

The video depicts a moment where Ha's character leaves a message for Ahn's character. The transcript reveals the character hesitates to send a text for fear of waking her, opting instead to express everyday care, such as preparing rice in the electric cooker and warming up soybean paste stew. Furthermore, the scene shows Gyeol-i reassuring her not to worry because he has made sure she eats well. This interaction highlights the relationship between the characters and aligns with the premise of 'Love on the Menu,' a drama about gathering the fragments of a broken family to prepare the warmest meals in the world.

'Love on the Menu' stars Ha Seok-jin, Ahn Hee-yeon, Park Yoo-na, and Bae Jung-nam. The family recipe drama follows a man and a woman as they mend broken family ties through the power of food. This video features key scenes that capture the overall atmosphere of the upcoming series.