The Table: K-Chef 2026 brings together Korea's top chefs to compete for the title of the country's best chef. Mysterious world-renowned chef Chris K., also known as Kang Han, Song-yi, who is fighting to save her restaurant, perfectionist star chef Woo-jin, and chefs with stories of their own face off in a fierce culinary battle. More than a competition, they find comfort in food and one another.

Su-jin who tries to pursue a perfect life as a successful lawyer, single mother and daughter, plans to send her daughter Gina to study abroad in the United States, where her ex-husband lives. When Su-jin gets busier with work, Su-jin's dad, In-woo moves in to help Su-jin take care of Gina. The three live together for some time, until one day, Su-jin gets into a car accident and receives an unexpected diagnosis.