Buzz is building as actor Hong Hwa-yeon is reportedly poised to appear in the same project as Ahn Hyo-seop—who’s been riding a massive wave of popularity with K-Pop Demon Hunters.
According to a Sports Chosun report on the 16th, Hong Hwa-yeon has been offered a role in the new drama The Final Table.
The Final Table is a series set against the survival competition 'The Table: K Chef 2026,' which seeks to crown the best Korean chef. It follows Korean chefs gathered from around the world, spotlighting their dishes and personal stories.
Reports say Hong Hwa-yeon is set to play Choi Song-yi, a woman determined to protect her late father’s restaurant. With earlier news that Ahn Hyo-seop would also appear in the project, fans are eager to see whether the two will finally share the screen.
Meanwhile, The Final Table is currently prepping for filming, with a potential JTBC broadcast under discussion.