Let's Eat 2 heads to Mondays and Tuesdays this spring

68 December 9, 2014December 9, 2014

Let’s Eat 2 heads to Mondays and Tuesdays this spring

by girlfriday

Yay, some good news from tvN — Let’s Eat has secured a timeslot for its second season, and the show will move from its once-a-week slot on Thursdays, to Mondays and Tuesdays this coming spring. I have to say, the move to Monday-Tuesday makes me considerably happier about the second season.

I really dislike the effect that shows have on me as a viewer when sixteen episodes are stretched over many months, because not only do I often forget about the shows entirely (hello, High School: Love On), but the narrative feels so much more sluggish this way. I’m not sure if tvN is axing its Thursday drama slot entirely, since Rude Miss Young-ae is making the move to Mondays and Tuesdays as well, but the general motto for 2015 programming at the network seems to be: Less is more.

I think it’s a smart move for them to scale back on some of their original content, just because 2014 was quite a bloated year with so many dramas, many of which came and went without making a ripple. I’d rather they stick to two regular timeslots and fill them with good content year-round, without having to cut episodes or announce second seasons of things that never happen. It was likely a costly lesson to learn that filling every day of the week with dramas isn’t necessarily a good thing, but I like that we’re seeing changes on the horizon for the coming year.

The lineup for the Monday-Tuesday drama slot will bring us a webtoon adaptation helmed by PD Pyo Min-soo (You’ve Fallen For Me, Coffee House) called Ho-goo’s Love in February, following the currently airing Valid Love. Then Let’s Eat 2 will come after in April, and Season 14(!) of the comedy Rude Miss Young-ae will follow in June.

None of the dramas has been cast yet, and that’s the one sticking point with me and Let’s Eat 2, since we still don’t know if they’re looking to do a multi-season show with the same core cast a la Rude Miss Young-ae, or do a spinoff with a whole new cast. While I’d much prefer a continuation of the original story (because the characters are what I liked about the first season), I have a feeling it’s way too easy to recast a new version of a show like this, where the concept — tasty food, natch — is so plug-and-play. The second season will reportedly begin casting soon. C’mon, Lee Soo-kyung and Yoon Doo-joon — you know you wanna!

Via Star News

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1 kingveil

December 9, 2014 at 8:05 AM

I'm so excited! I loved this drama! I really want the main cast to come back though.

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2 mary

December 9, 2014 at 8:05 AM

If they're gonna recast it though, Jo Boa would make a good lead. She makes everything look yummy. Even apples. ^^

Also good timing for this news since I'm lining up stuff to marathon this Xmas. *pencils Let's Eat in*

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panda

December 9, 2014 at 8:06 AM

Let's Eat is seriously fun. Marathoned it one weekend. Developed quite a crush on Barasshi and the male lead. hehehe

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mary

December 9, 2014 at 8:22 AM

Barasshi is the dog, right? :))))

I haven't seen a single bad review of this show. It's all ♥ from diff blogs. I need to find time for it!

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panda

December 9, 2014 at 10:42 AM

Yup, the dog with quite an attitude :))

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trotwood

December 9, 2014 at 12:17 PM

What? Mary commented and did not mention that Song Jae Rim is probably free? He loves to eat!

And add me to the list of people who absolutely loved this show.I actually was not bothered by the once of week broadcast because I knew it was going to be short, and I needed something great for a long time.

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Rachel

December 9, 2014 at 9:07 PM

Oh mary, Rim would be great in this show! I can imagine him playing a similar character to the one Doojoon played in the first one. I loved Lee Soo Kyung in it - so relatable and funny.

I do doubt if DJ and LSK will play major roles, but I would love to see them in cameos though.

The show was really good because it never tried to be something it was not. It was light, it focused on the human relationships and of course the food porn didn't hurt. No melodrama for the sake of drama. Its tone and themes reminded me of Flower Boy Next Door.

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3 panda

December 9, 2014 at 8:05 AM

Doo-Joon!! You know you wanna :)

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4 zakin89

December 9, 2014 at 8:14 AM

OMG It's really happening?! YAS!!!

While I'd be more than happy to have the same cast whom I ended up loving to bits, I'd be okay with new faces as well :)

I just hope that I don't forget to eat BEFORE watching episodes this time xD

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5 alua

December 9, 2014 at 8:19 AM

I want the same cast!

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Lixie

December 9, 2014 at 9:50 AM

Me too! Barashi included!

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lulu88

December 9, 2014 at 10:37 AM

Me, too!! ::Like::

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sunnyl

December 9, 2014 at 10:56 AM

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kanz

December 9, 2014 at 2:43 PM

Me too! Please PD-nim writer-nim, cast the same people!
I don't mind watching them in 16-20eps eating! haha

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azkiya

December 10, 2014 at 3:04 AM

me toooooooooo!! *i believe that's +10, haha..

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6 mira

December 9, 2014 at 8:20 AM

Don't tell me Korean's are adapting the Season style delivery as well ><
One of my reason for watching Asian dramas were that they don't have seasons, so we have a solid story line with some ending. No sudden cancellation, no completely messing up a great storyline, keep adding bulls and 180 degree flipping each and every character of a show for the sake of stretching it to 100 season...
What drama do I find next once eastern dramas has been westernized :(

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revlow

December 9, 2014 at 2:16 PM

I'm with you. One of the things I like best about Kdramas is the defined format. Among all of my love of Kdrama, I rave about this to my non-Kdrama watching friends and family. I don't know how the shows in the pipeline for adaption to American TV -- with all its endless seasons -- are going to handle it.

Sure seems that I'm in the minority. I thought Can We Eat was so-so. Enjoyable fluff, but not mouth-wateringly delicious.

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juniper

December 10, 2014 at 2:27 AM

Totally agree with you!!! I hate having to set my own boundaries in my head for what I'm willing to accept as canon and then ignoring everything that went wrong. That, or watching some of my favorite shows get ruined because they were dragged out too long. Kdramas are like a refuge.

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ellenelle

December 10, 2014 at 4:40 AM

Well, so far it's seems like it's mostly TvN trying the season format from every angle. They wanted it for Three Musketeers, they hinted it for Liar Game, and now they're confirming it for Let's Eat. There's still hope it's a one-channel thing *crossing fingers*

But I agree. The main advantage of Asian dramas is that they have only one season. No plot-dragging, more variety within a year. But honestly, I see a conversion into the season format sort of eminent. Ultimately, it's all about money, and lately we've been feeling it more than before. They never used to recycle couples, but now you see actors having played together in one, two, even three previous dramas cast again. Why? For ratings. Once a specific plot worked out, it's milked out, again and again, by all different channels. Why? For ratings. Although I want to be optimistic, for me, it's obvious that Korean entertainment is going towards the season format, because only ratings matter, and it's easier to keep pulling the same plot than think of another one.

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Odessa Jones

December 10, 2014 at 8:37 AM

Amen! The one-season format is a big thing I like about Asian drama. And you're right about the reasons why networks might want to go to a multi-season format. Scary.

One source of hope for staying one-season: the one-season format gives networks more flexibility with cast. The stars can move back and forth between TV and movies, or between different networks. (They can even enlist in the army for two years!) Most stars probably would sign on for a second season, if the show was doing really well. But a third or fourth? In American TV, long-running shows get expensive because stars ask for more and more money to stay. And sometimes even money can't keep them, if they're bored.

So even though additional seasons save you money in advertising costs, other costs might rise. I have no idea how this would play out in Korea, but I hope there's as much raw profit in one-season as multi-season formats. Fingers crossed.

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7 Ely

December 9, 2014 at 8:49 AM

New drama 2015 'So, I Married an Anti-Fan' http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/380208

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8 Chandler

December 9, 2014 at 9:34 AM

Aw yay, well this news certainly makes up somewhat for my disappointment in TTM's news! (Only somewhat!!!)

But I really do hope they keep the same cast! I mean, I just don't see how they can recreate the magic because all the characters just seem so irreplaceable.

And I definitely just really want Yoon Doo-joon, Lee Soo-kyung and all the rest on my screen again. If they do, then they'll probably make it into the polls next year by being in a more conventional time slot, and by not being half-aired the year before :)

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Chandler

December 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM

Oh and with the added personnel here on dramabeans since it's airing, perhaps recaps this time around?! That would make me so happy.

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9 mashimomo

December 9, 2014 at 9:37 AM

Sign me up... if the original cast is coming back + Barasshi!

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bjharm

December 9, 2014 at 9:55 AM

yep same cast is a must

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mia

December 9, 2014 at 12:28 PM

Barasshiiiiiiiii!!!!! :)

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10 Cocoboo

December 9, 2014 at 9:48 AM

Aww, happy to see Let's Eat 2 with a confirmed timeslot next year! I wanna see the old cast again (esp Doojoon!) with some fresh faces too.

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11 karecity

December 9, 2014 at 10:31 AM

I want the same OST too. I love that funny song (Let's Eat by K.Jun) played during those eating scenes

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12 4D

December 9, 2014 at 10:33 AM

Hmm, guess I better start watching season 1 soon....

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fab

December 11, 2014 at 6:25 AM

Yep we have some serious catching up to do here...we can't miss the boat this time around.

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4D

December 12, 2014 at 5:48 PM

Up to episode 5 already and enjoying it immensely!

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13 karen

December 9, 2014 at 10:42 AM

what lovely news !!! Thanks girlfriday you made my day. I enjoyed this show sooo much still cant forget it, has left the best impression. Hope we have the same cast !!!

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14 taekwoonadri

December 9, 2014 at 10:45 AM

i'll be happy only after both leads from season 1 confirm season 2

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15 MONA

December 9, 2014 at 11:35 AM

i want to see yoon doo joon

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16 Trina

December 9, 2014 at 11:47 AM

I want the same cast and I will eat before watching it.

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mashimomo

December 9, 2014 at 1:32 PM

Yes, this one so much! The food p0rn is strong on this series.

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Rachel

December 9, 2014 at 9:08 PM

Yes! I learnt the lesson of having food supplies to the ready whenever I watch this.

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17 Adal

December 9, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Yay! I've been looking forward to this.

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Adal

December 9, 2014 at 12:06 PM

And they better bring Barrashi back for a second season. Thst dog is sooooo adorable!

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18 piggy68gal

December 9, 2014 at 12:26 PM

I love this show so much, so YESSS :D
And I'll totally love it if they brought back the entire cast for this season 2. I really loved the chemistry between Lee Soo Kyung and Doojoon :•)