Pasta is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from January 4 to March 9, 2010. The drama is set within the kitchen of an Italian restaurant named La Sfera and explores the professional and personal dynamics between its staff.
Promotional poster for the drama Pasta
Plot
The story follows Seo Yoo-Kyung, played by Kong Hyo-Jin, who has worked as a kitchen assistant at La Sfera for three years. Her career trajectory changes when a new executive chef, Choi Hyun-Wook (Lee Sun-Kyun), is hired. Choi, a talented chef trained in Italy, immediately implements strict reforms, including the dismissal of the female kitchen staff. The narrative follows Yoo-Kyung's efforts to advance her culinary career under Choi's demanding leadership while navigating their evolving relationship.
Kong Hyo-Jin as Seo Yoo-Kyung
The series also features Oh Sae-Young (Lee Ha-Nee), a talented chef with a history with Choi from their time in Italy, and Kim San (Alex), the restaurant's owner who hides his identity while harboring feelings for Yoo-Kyung.
Production
The series was directed by Kwon Seok-Jang and written by Seo Sook-Hyang. It occupied the Monday and Tuesday 21:55 time slot on MBC, succeeding The Great Queen Seondeok. The production utilized the metaphor of a cactus to represent the characters' growth and the challenges faced in their professional and romantic lives.
Lee Ha-Nee as Oh Sae-YoungAlex as Kim SanChoi Min as NemoPyeon Jung-Su as Kim KangJang Yong as Seo Jong-GooKim Dong-Hee as Seo Yoo-SikLee Sung-Min as Sul Joon-SukYun Yong-Hyeon as Kwang-TaeLee Hyeong-Cheol as Keum Suk-HoJo Sang-Ki as Jung Ho-NamBaek Bong-Ki as Min Seung-JaeHeo Tae-Hee as Han Sang-SikChoi Jin-Hyuk as Sun Woo-DeokNo Min-Woo as PhillipHyun Woo as Lee Ji-HoonChoi Jae-Hwan as Jung Eun-SooHa Jae-Suk as Lee Hee-JooJung Da-Hye as Park Mi-HeeSon Sung-Yoon as Park Chan-HeeJung Eun-Chae",
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"Pasta aired on MBC from January 4 to March 9, 2010.",
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"question": "Who are the main leads in the drama Pasta?",
"answer": "The main leads are Kong Hyo-Jin, who plays Seo Yoo-Kyung, and Lee Sun-Kyun, who plays Chef Choi Hyun-Wook."
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"question": "How many episodes does Pasta have?",
"answer": "The series has a total of 20 episodes."
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"answer": "The drama is primarily set in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant named La Sfera."
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MBC. (2010). Pasta Official Program Information.
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"Corrected and standardized cast names.",
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