Kumusta
Kumusta (also stylized as Kumusta?) is a Philippine reality television and cooking show set in Korea. The series is produced by TV5 together with Viu Philippines and a South Korean production team. It was originally broadcasted by TV5 and Viu Philippines. The program follows several Filipino celebrities, with a special guest South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, as they manage a pop-up restaurant in South Korea. The title of the show is derived from the Tagalog greeting "kumusta", which translates to "how are you?". The show centers on a cultural exchange between the Philippines and South Korea through culinary arts. The cast members temporarily operated a Filipino restaurant named "Kumusta Café" located in the Gangnam District of Seoul. During the production, the cast worked daily shifts ranging from 12 to 16 hours over a period of seven days. The menu featured traditional Filipino dishes such as inasal, kare-kare, sisig, and roasted pig known as lechon.
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Ep 1Welcome to Kumusta
Filipino celebrities come together to bring the flavors of the Philippines to Korea. They take on the challenge of opening their own restaurant in Korea, but unexpected situations unfold from the very beginning. Will 'Kumusta' be able to open its doors successfully?
Ep 2The Secret Guest
The members are fully prepared for the restaurant opening. As tension builds ahead of their first real challenge, a reliable Korean supporter joins them. Will they be able to make their first step a successful one?
Ep 3The Real Test Begins
The KUMUSTA restaurant is finally open for business. But the excitement doesn’t last long. Still new to everything, the members face a chaotic first day of service. From unexpected encounters to a very special guest who will surprise everyone, what will happen on their first official day?
Ep 4The Big Table
After completing their first day of service, the KUMUSTA members realize the challenges of being short-staffed as more guests arrive than expected. To help ease the pressure, Arci joins the team as a one-day staff member. Will KUMUSTA be able to continue operating more smoothly?
Ep 5One Humble Plate
As the busy service continues without pause, Arci proves to be more helpful than expected. However, Janella eventually breaks down in tears… The next day, a special guest visits KUMUSTA. What could be the reason behind his visit?
Ep 6Full House
Global Hallyu star Ji Chang Wook joins KUMUSTA as a special staff member. From warmly welcoming guests to handling tasks with ease, Ji Chang Wook becomes a reliable source of support during the busy service. As unexpected situations continue to arise, will KUMUSTA be able to keep the restaurant running more smoothly?
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