ABEMA Features 'Gourmet' Korean Dramas! Exclusive Free Streaming of 'Azure Spring' and 'Heo's Restaurant' Announced
ABEMA will offer four food-themed Korean dramas for free starting April 20, 2026, including the world-fastest exclusive release of 'Azure Spring' starring Red Velvet's Yeri and 'Heo's Restaurant' starring EXO's Xiumin.
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ABEMA, the 'New Future of Television,' is currently offering a special selection of gourmet-themed Korean dramas for free for a limited time. Starting from midnight on Monday, April 20, 2026, ABEMA will exclusively stream the latest episodes of 'Azure Spring' at the world-fastest pace. We introduce four gem-like dramas featuring appetizing dishes and charming characters.
◆ [World-Fastest & ABEMA Exclusive Free Stream] Azure Spring
(New episodes every Monday at midnight, starting April 20, 2026)
Starring Kim Ye-rim (Red Velvet) and Kang Sang-jun! An adult youth healing drama depicting the 'summer vacation' of two people who paused after their dreams were broken. Anna, a former famous swimmer who became afraid of the future after an accident, and Deok-hyeon, a man trapped in his past, meet on a remote island and face themselves through free diving. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name.
◆ Heo's Restaurant ~ The Chef of Love Across Time
Starring Xiumin (EXO)! A slapstick fantasy romantic comedy about Heo Gyun, a maverick from the Joseon era, who time-slips 400 years to modern Seoul. He struggles to adapt to a society where everyone is equal and cars run faster than horses, eventually becoming a chef at a restaurant. Co-starring Chu So-jung (Exy) of Cosmic Girls (WJSN).
◆ Mr. Queen
Starring Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun! An extraordinary romantic comedy where a modern-day arrogant chef's soul enters the body of Queen Kim So-yong in the Joseon era. The gap between the beautiful queen and the hot-blooded modern playboy inside her creates hilarious situations.
◆ Jewel in the Palace
Starring Lee Young-ae! A timeless success story following the life of Jang-geum, who overcomes severe class systems and personal tragedy to become the King's first female physician. Features tragic romance and splendid royal court cuisine.
◆ [World-Fastest & ABEMA Exclusive Free Stream] Azure Spring
(New episodes every Monday at midnight, starting April 20, 2026)
Starring Kim Ye-rim (Red Velvet) and Kang Sang-jun! An adult youth healing drama depicting the 'summer vacation' of two people who paused after their dreams were broken. Anna, a former famous swimmer who became afraid of the future after an accident, and Deok-hyeon, a man trapped in his past, meet on a remote island and face themselves through free diving. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name.
◆ Heo's Restaurant ~ The Chef of Love Across Time
Starring Xiumin (EXO)! A slapstick fantasy romantic comedy about Heo Gyun, a maverick from the Joseon era, who time-slips 400 years to modern Seoul. He struggles to adapt to a society where everyone is equal and cars run faster than horses, eventually becoming a chef at a restaurant. Co-starring Chu So-jung (Exy) of Cosmic Girls (WJSN).
◆ Mr. Queen
Starring Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun! An extraordinary romantic comedy where a modern-day arrogant chef's soul enters the body of Queen Kim So-yong in the Joseon era. The gap between the beautiful queen and the hot-blooded modern playboy inside her creates hilarious situations.
◆ Jewel in the Palace
Starring Lee Young-ae! A timeless success story following the life of Jang-geum, who overcomes severe class systems and personal tragedy to become the King's first female physician. Features tragic romance and splendid royal court cuisine.