Recipe for Farewell

Recipe for Farewell

ENDED1 Seasons12 Episodes8.1
Networkwatcha
First AiredDec 1, 2022
Last AiredJan 5, 2023
Created ByLee Ho-jae

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.

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Cast

Han Suk-kyu
Han Suk-kyu
Kang Chang-wook
Kim Seo-hyung
Kim Seo-hyung
Jung Da-jung
Jin Ho-eun
Jin Ho-eun
Kang Jae-ho
Cho Yu-jung
Cho Yu-jung
Shin Yeo-jin
Yang Kyung-won
Yang Kyung-won
Yang Su-won
Jeon Yeo-jin
Jeon Yeo-jin
Jung Da-sol
Jung Min-gyeol
Jung Min-gyeol
Editor Choi
Kim Mi-ji
Kim Mi-ji
Sun-A

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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The Tears of Japchae
E1The Tears of Japchae
Dec 1, 202233m
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.
The Miracle of Space Warp, Dombe Noodles
E2The Miracle of Space Warp, Dombe Noodles
Dec 1, 202233m
Chang-wook makes dombe noodles for Da-jung. Da-jung is having a hard time trying to remember the beach on Jeju Island she went to with Jae-ho and her sister Da-sol about five years ago but refuses to look it up on the internet. Jae-ho asks Da-jung to get him a studio as a present so that he can live alone once he enters college.
Do Gulbi!
E3Do Gulbi!
Dec 8, 202235m
Chang-wook’s students give him a set of gulbi as a year-end present. Jae-ho learns about Da-jung’s illness. Jae-ho doesn’t go to school and ignores Yeo-jin’s texts and phone calls because he’s disturbed by Da-jung’s condition, and Yeo-jin, who knows nothing about it, is upset.
Rice Cake Soup on New Year's Day We Long For
E4Rice Cake Soup on New Year's Day We Long For
Dec 8, 202235m
Finally, the first edition of Hye-young’s new book is out, so Da-jung delivers it to Hye-young herself. Da-jung tells Min-young to think about taking over her publishing house. Chang-wook makes rice cake soup on New Year’s Day.
We All Need Some Sweet Consolation
E5We All Need Some Sweet Consolation
Dec 15, 202233m
Jae-ho feels helpless regarding Da-jung's illness, so he even audits a class at the medical school and looks up home remedies on the internet. Da-jung visits a woodland burial site by herself to see what it looks like. Da-jung tells Chang-wook to sleep in her bed together.
Separate Tangsuyuk
E6Separate Tangsuyuk
Dec 15, 202232m
Chang-wook buys a Chinese wok and knife and learns the special tangsuyuk recipe to make it properly for Da-jung. Yeo-jin is upset because Jae-ho doesn't understand the frustration she feels as a repeater. Da-jung collapses in severe pain and is taken to the ER.
What I Couldn't See Yesterday
E7What I Couldn't See Yesterday
Dec 22, 202234m
Da-jung is administered to the hospital and not able to eat much food. As Da-jung says she wants to drink mango juice, Chang-wook makes various types of fruit juices for her. But the doctor says her condition is so serious that immediate surgery might not be possible.
An Amazing Effect of No-Antibiotic Thinly-Sliced Pork Belly
E8An Amazing Effect of No-Antibiotic Thinly-Sliced Pork Belly
Dec 22, 202233m
Da-jung refuses to get surgery. But after a week of Chang-wook’s persuasion, Da-jung decides to get surgery. The surgery, which was expected to take longer than three hours, ends just in one and a half hours, making Chang-wook and Jae-ho worried.
Feeling Joy Needs Training
E9Feeling Joy Needs Training
Dec 29, 202233m
Da-jung can eat food after the surgery, but she is still in pain as cancer has spread through her body. Chang-wook feels grateful that she can eat at least and tries his best to take care of her. To share the burden, the aunt in Sweden and Da-sol come to Korea, and Chang-wook cooks food to treat his wife’s family. And Da-sol and Hye-young are surprised to see that Chang-wook’s cooking skills have significantly improved.
Carpe Diem, Braised Sea Cucumber
E10Carpe Diem, Braised Sea Cucumber
Dec 29, 202234m
Da-jung and Chang-wook start to dispose of Da-jung’s stuff as she is about to be admitted to a care center. Meanwhile, Da-jung’s condition gets worse. As she has almost no appetite, Chang-wook tries to develop a new recipe. The day before Da-jung is admitted, Chang-wook politely declines to sell Da-jung’s car as he is not ready to send her away yet.
You're the Juice You Make
E11You're the Juice You Make
Jan 5, 202332m
The doctor tells Da-jung she can drink liquids that aren’t water, so Chang-wook makes fruit juice for Da-jung and filters it multiple times to eliminate all fiber. Da-jung compares the bland but tasty juice to Chang-wook and teaches him how to make his favorite kimchi rice.
Is This What That Was For?
E12Is This What That Was For?
Jan 5, 202336m
Chang-wook and everyone bids their final farewell to Da-jung and find their way back to their lives without her presence. Chang-wook finds a way to get closure and come to terms with Da-jung’s absence by doing the last homework Da-jung has left him.

About Recipe for Farewell

Recipe for Farewell is a drama, family series on watcha. The show first aired on Dec 1, 2022 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. Recipe for Farewell has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 15 votes. The cast includes Han Suk-kyu, Kim Seo-hyung, Jin Ho-eun, Cho Yu-jung, Yang Kyung-won. Created by Lee Ho-jae.

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