Ahn Hee-yeon's Decision and Ha Seok-jin's Conflict: Moments of Parting in the Drama 'Love on the Menu'

A scene where the characters of the KBS drama 'Love on the Menu' clash over the destination of their relationship has been released. In a video uploaded through the official KBS Drama channel on September 19, 2026, the characters played by Ahn Hee-yeon and Ha Seok-jin are shown facing their parting with different attitudes.

Ahn Hee-yeon's Confession, the Firm Choice to "See it to the End"

In the video, Ahn Hee-yeon declares the end of the relationship while conveying the happy emotions she has felt toward her partner, Mu-jin. According to the secured video subtitles and audio records, while Ahn Hee-yeon mentioned that her time with Mu-jin was "tearfully happy," she also expressed concern about the wounds that could occur if they were to continue meeting. In particular, through the statement, "Why is it that if we meet again, someone will be hurt and wounded again," she showed an attitude of being wary of the negative consequences that the continuation of the relationship would bring.

While Ahn Hee-yeon expressed apology for the fact that her actions shook the other person, she revealed her determined will with the words, "I must see it to the end." Telling Mu-jin that even if he gave her the whole world, she would not change yesterday and today, Ahn Hee-yeon added, "They say you shouldn't walk a path where the end is visible," worrying about the situation where she, Mu-jin, and someone else might get hurt. Furthermore, she expressed her apologies by describing herself as a coward for confusing and shaking Mu-jin when she wouldn't even be able to go to the end. Ahn Hee-yeon indicated a psychological state where she must confirm the end, no matter how it turns out, even if she and the other person and someone else get hurt.

Ha Seok-jin's Intervention and the Uncertainty of the Relationship

As Ahn Hee-yeon attempts to leave while saying goodbye, Ha Seok-jin is seen blocking her. In the flow of the video, Ahn Hee-yeon's firm attitude and Ha Seok-jin's intervention intersect to form dramatic tension. Ahn Hee-yeon mentions the uncertainty her choice will bring by saying, "They say you shouldn't walk a path where the end is visible," yet she stands against Ha Seok-jin, maintaining the position that she must confirm the result to the end regardless of what it is. Ahn Hee-yeon expressed apology to Gyu-rim, revealing a flow of emotions that cannot be stopped no matter how much she pushes away.

This scene is interpreted as a point within the narrative of 'Love on the Menu,' which depicts the process of gathering the fragments of a broken family to prepare a warm life, showing the emotional exhaustion and the weight of relationships experienced by the characters. The drama 'Love on the Menu' stars Ha Seok-jin, Ahn Hee-yeon, Park You-na, Bae Jung-nam, and others, portraying a story themed around a family recipe.