Name: Heo's Diner
Released: 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Xiumin, EXY, Woo Hyeon

TV Show · Romance · Drama

A brilliant nobleman from the Joseon era is time-traveled to the present day while fleeing pursuit. He meets a young woman who owns a failing restaurant and uses his intelligence and passion for food to help revive it, starting a new life as a chef amidst adapting to a completely different era.

2025 · 54m

Starring Xiumin, EXY, Woo Hyeon

EPISODE 1

Arrival from the Past

Heo Gyun, a genius scholar from the Joseon era, escapes execution and mysteriously lands in modern Seoul. Confused and lost, he stumbles upon a failing diner and its desperate owner, Eun-sil.
EPISODE 2

survival

Believing modern Seoul is a mythical paradise, Heo Gyun's antics cause chaos. To survive, he begrudgingly becomes a helper at the diner, where his refined palate clashes with Eun-sil's poor cooking.
EPISODE 3

Recipes That Save a Diner

With the diner on the brink of closure, Heo Gyun takes charge of the kitchen. His genius recipes create a miracle turnaround, but his lack of a modern identity soon draws police attention.
EPISODE 4

The new menu

The new menu becomes a viral hit, saving the business. As the diner flourishes, Heo Gyun begins to enjoy his new life, unaware that his culinary success is attracting the eyes of a powerful rival.
EPISODE 5

The Celebrity Chef

The diner’s fame reaches Lee Hyuk, a top chef and Eun-sil’s old crush. Intrigued and threatened by the mysterious cook’s skills, Lee Hyuk pays a visit, sparking the beginning of a tense rivalry.
EPISODE 6

Rumors

Malicious rumors suddenly plague the diner. Seizing the vulnerability, Lee Hyuk makes Heo Gyun a tempting job offer. Heo Gyun must navigate this trap while protecting the shop he now calls home.