S01E01 17 Mar 12

73m

Episode 1

Herbal doctor Geum Hee treats American ambassador's wife after she falls ill at a dinner. Geum Hee's mother, San Hae, is upset by her boasting.

S01E02 18 Mar 12

72m

Episode 2

Gye Hyang’s mother-in-law tells her the shocking truth. She is assured that San Nee still lives when she tastes the kimchi delivered to the funeral.

S01E03 24 Mar 12

62m

Episode 3

Sung Joon is troubled by his relationship with Young Joo. While out hiking, he meets Geum Hee and Young Chul. Young Too tries to poison herself.

S01E04 25 Mar 12

62m

Episode 4

Young Too is saved. Don Man is angry that Sung Joon won’t visit her. Meanwhile, Gye Hyang hints that she’ll choose a successor at the cooking contest.

S01E05 31 Mar 12

61m

Episode 5

Geum Nee and Sung Joon argue every time they are together. Each of them meets with prospective marriage partners. Then, Gun-Woo confesses to Geum Hee.

S01E06 1 Apr 12

64m

Episode 6

Geum Nee, always at a stand-off with Sung Joon, passes her test at Yeo Kyung Hospital. Geum Ho is chased by debt collectors and disappears.

S01E07 7 Apr 12

62m

Episode 7

Gye Hyang visits the seaside town where San Nee lived, but doesn’t learn anything. Geum Ho tries to sell stolen kimchi on a shopping show.

S01E08 8 Apr 12

63m

Episode 8

Jin Mi feigns ignorance when Gye Hyang questions her about the day her husband died, and Hyun Myung defends her. Young Chul hits his head.

S01E09 14 Apr 12

61m

Episode 9

Young Chul decides to risk surgery to extend his life. Before the procedure, he takes San Have on a honeymoon, and they share a happy moment.

S01E10 15 Apr 12

62m

Episode 10

Geum Nee is confused to learn that she was an orphan and is pushed to quit her job. Geum Ho is certain that a medical error caused his father’s death.

S01E11 21 Apr 12

62m

Episode 11

Sung Joon disobeys his father and refuses to marry Young Too because of his feelings for Geum Her. He learns of his grandma’s illness and goes hiking.

S01E12 22 Apr 12

62m

Episode 12

Geum Her is shocked to learn about her past but vows to move on with her life. Sung Joon recommends early treatment, but Gye Hyang refuses surgery.

S01E13 28 Apr 12

63m

Episode 13

Geum Hee announces that she wants to quit medicine to study cooking, San Have reveals her past in an effort to convince Geum Her not to compete.

S01E14 29 Apr 12

66m

Episode 14

Having discovered the secret to the delicious flavors in Seolleongtang’s kimchi, Jin Mi heads to the warehouse. She gives Geum Her her cooking notes.

S01E15 5 Mei 12

64m

Episode 15

Geum Her is upset by a fake wedding announcement before the beginning of the competition. Gye Hyang gives her a pep talk ate get her back on her feet.

S01E16 6 Mei 12

62m

Episode 16

Geum Her and Sung Joon investigate the false food poisoning accusation. Could Young Joo be behind it? Geum See’s second-round dish stirs things up.

S01E17 12 Mei 12

63m

Episode 17

Jin Mi presents Chansol’s new kimchi product to President Lee, with unexpected results. Geum Her and Sung Joon pledge their eternal love at a church.

S01E18 13 Mei 12

64m

Episode 18

Young Too is made the new present of Chansol, and Geum Her is impressed. The two develop a friendly rivalry when a new accusation is made.

S01E19 19 Mei 12

63m

Episode 19

Geum Hee decides to leave Sung Joon, but he won’t give up on their relationship. The rivals stay at Gye Hyang’s house before the final competition.

S01E20 20 Mei 12

68m

Episode 20

Geum Hee’s cooking notebook brings Gye Hygang and San Hae together again. Geum Her and Your Boo face off on the day of the final competition. San Hae changes her name to Mi-ok Kim.