Playing Ep 01

Summary:

In this gastro-centric tale, a naturally gifted young individual is endowed with the discerning palate that enables him to separate the decadent from the mundane with a single taste. Tragically, he finds himself at odds with his adoptive parent who has barred him from pursuing his culinary dreams. Undeterred, he beckons a female companion to don masculine attire and stand in for him at a prestigious cookery tournament in a renowned city. Her triumph earns the young man the respect and admiration of an illustrious chef.

The pair collaborate to concoct innovative recipes, securing the chef multiple victories for a coveted gastronomic prize. Their triumphs in the kitchen win them not only fame but a circle of culinary enthusiasts including a daughter from an affluent lineage who finds herself smitten with the young culinary savant, and a renowned female gastronome. In a twist of fate, he harbors affection for his friend and assistant who, in turn, is enamored with the acclaimed chef. This complicated web of affections prompts him to part ways with the chef in an attempt to forge his destiny independently, only for his plans to unravel spectacularly.

Betrayal strikes when he is wrongly accused and as a consequence, loses the very talent that defines his culinary identity. Amidst this unraveling, a stunning heritage is brought to light – he is the progenitor of an erstwhile culinary master. Despite the daunting prospect of abandonment by all, he is resolute in exonerating his father's legacy, willing to stake everything he has left to honor his name.