Recipe for Farewell — Season 1, Episode 1: The Tears of Japchae

Episode synopsis

Since Da-jung was diagnosed with cancer, Chang-wook, her husband, has been in charge of cooking. Their son, Jae-ho, is a senior in high school, and he is waiting for the results of his college admission to come out. Chang-wook cooks japchae for his family today.

About Recipe for Farewell

Based on the true story of writer Kang Chang-rae. Da-jung used to be a sweet working mom, but as colorectal cancer strikes her, she gradually becomes unable to eat. Da-jung's husband, Chang-wook, has never cooked before, but he begins cooking to take care of his wife's health and meals. Chang-wook handpicks decent ingredients and tries to develop healthy recipes to make a precious meal for his ill wife. Although he may be clumsy sometimes, he begins to realize how to treasure the time cooking and having a meal together with his family.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Miracle of Space Warp, Dombe Noodles
• E3Do Gulbi!
• E4Rice Cake Soup on New Year's Day We Long For
• E5We All Need Some Sweet Consolation
• E6Separate Tangsuyuk
• E7What I Couldn't See Yesterday
• E8An Amazing Effect of No-Antibiotic Thinly-Sliced Pork Belly
• E9Feeling Joy Needs Training
• E10Carpe Diem, Braised Sea Cucumber
• E11You're the Juice You Make
• E12Is This What That Was For?