5 Reasons Why You Need To Put 'Mokkoji Kitchen' In Your Korean Web Drama Watchlist

Are you experiencing a K-drama slump? Are you too busy to commit to watching a 16-episode series? Or have you finished watching all the latest and most popular K-dramas you can think of?

If any of these sound like you, we recommend you explore the world of Korean web dramas! Mostly available on different YouTube channels, you can watch bite-sized episodes of web series which would sometimes be as short as watching a movie if you binge-watch all episodes. It's the perfect way to get a quick K-drama fix!

To get you started, we recommend Mokkoji Kitchen! It's a sweet story about a college student and ultimate foodie, Oh Ro In (played by YG actress and model Nam Kyu Hee), who meets her neighbor and restaurant chef, Lee Moo Young (played by Gongchan from the K-pop group B1A4). They quickly become close because of their love for good food but is it possible for them to share something more?

Are you curious just yet? Here are some more reasons to put Mokkoji Kitchen on your Korean web drama watchlist:

1. It's like a mukbang and K-drama rolled into one.
   Since this web drama is food-themed, every episode showcases mouthwatering Korean food that will have you craving whatever Ro In and Moo Young are eating and cooking at the time. They also describe the taste and ingredients of the food which makes the viewers imagine the taste of the dish they are eating. From Korean foodie favorites like tteokbeokki (stir-fried rice cakes), fried chicken, and bibimbap (mixed rice with meat and vegetables) to Korean fusion dishes like tteok-galbi (beef patties made with minced beef short rib meat) and sujeonggwa (traditional cinnamon punch with frozen persimmon). A word of warning: Don't watch this at night or you'll hear your stomach rumbling before you go sleep! Or better yet, order some Korean food and eat that while watching this web drama.
   

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2. It's shorter than a movie!

   Mokkoji Kitchen has nine episodes with a little over eight minutes per episode only. Altogether, it runs for one hour and 18 minutes. You can watch it in one sitting like after dinner or before you go to sleep.  Due to the short duration of the episode, the story progresses quite fast, but it doesn't feel too rushed because the plot is very simple and straightforward. It's a comforting, feel-good web drama that will make your day just a little bit brighter. No complicated theories and emotions to unpack. No scenes where you have to hold your breath awaiting what happens next. You can just watch this to de-stress after a long day. And then sleep with a smile because of how adorable the couple is. Plus, the second leads are quite endearing, too.
   

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3. It's a visual attack.
   Nam Kyu Hee is so pretty you would want to see her in more dramas. She's fairly new in the industry, debuting in 2020. And while Mokkoji Kitchen is her first main role, you can watch her in other web dramas like Pumpkin Time and Time Of Memory. She’s also currently starring in an ongoing drama, Our Blues.
   

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   If you're a K-pop fan, especially a second gen stan, you probably know B1A4. Originally a five-membered group, they debuted in 2011 with Gongchan being the maknae or the youngest member. They have released a good number of Korean and Japanese albums so if you want to see Gongchan's K-pop idol side, go check those out! Aside from Mokkoji Kitchen, you can also watch Gongchan in the movie, Mr. Boss, and the drama, Lonely Enough To Love.
   

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   Jeong Soo Hyun who plays Lee Dong Min and Choi So Yoon who plays Kang Na Ri both have a charm all on their own, too. Check out more of Soo Hyun in 22 Flower Road, Our First: Seventeen, and I'm Done where he plays the main roles. So Yoon, who just debuted last year, can be seen in Imitation and Doom At Your Service.
   

   
   
   
   
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4. It's absolutely relatable.
   We've all been there at least once in our lives. Watching Ro In develop a crush on handsome chef Lee Moo Young and then gets confused about his feelings for her will pinch your heart a little. At times, Moo Young seems to be too good to be true. He is handsome, kind, and a good cook, and he has his own restaurant. Hello, ideal guy! Meanwhile, Ro In is a graduating student applying for a job in the food industry. She is kind of lost and unsure about her career path. But she's the happiest when she eats sumptuous food.
   

   

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   She's definitely relatable in all aspects—her love for delicious food, her uncertainty about the future, and her one-sided feelings for someone seemingly out of her league. Or is he? *wink*

5. It will remind you of simple life lessons.
   What's endearing about this web drama is that even though it has short episodes, it's still able to infuse small reminders about life that will make you think and reflect. Ro In teaching her friend Dong Min about being considerate of Na Ri's feelings will remind you to see things from another person's perspective. Moo Young empathizing with Ro In's struggles with her future career path and giving her realistic advice to just live life day by day (because soon, those feelings will pass and she will move forward) will make you feel like he is giving you advice as well. Of course, for those who love to cook, you will definitely be able to pick up some cooking tips and tricks all throughout the series.
   

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Before you know it, you'll probably go down the rabbit hole of Korean web dramas on YouTube. There are hidden gems out there! Do share with us your favorites and recommendations. Also, you'll never know! You might discover the next big Hallyu star as they're starting out. Fun fact: A lot of currently popular actors and actresses actually started out in web dramas like Shooting Stars' Kim Young Dae (check out What to Do With You) and True Beauty's Hwang In Yeop (WHY is a must-watch). Thank us later!

Overall, Mokkoji Kitchen is a must-watch initial entry into the world of web dramas. Binge-watch all the episodes here.

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