About this season
Kumusta (also stylized as Kumusta?) is an upcoming Philippine-South Korean reality television and cooking show. The series is produced by a South Korean production team and will be broadcast on TV5 and the streaming platform Viu. The program follows South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook and several Filipino celebrities 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.
Episodes (11)
1. Welcome to Kumusta
Aired 24 May 2026 • 45 min
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?
2. The Secret Guest
Aired 30 May 2026 • 45 min
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?
3. The Real Test Begins
Aired 31 May 2026 • 50 min
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?
4. The Big Table
Aired 6 June 2026 • 45 min
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?
5. One Humble Plate
Aired 7 June 2026 • 45 min
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?
6. Full House
Aired 13 June 2026 • 49 min
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?
7. The Brothers
Aired 14 June 2026 • 46 min
A close friend of Ji Chang Wook visits KUMUSTA as a special guest. Although he first arrives as a customer, he soon joins the team and helps with the service himself. After the day’s service ends, the members share their first samgyeopsal dinner together, strengthening their teamwork. Just as KUMUSTA begins to feel more united, a new group of guests arrives - ready to shake things up.
8. Episode 8
Aired 20 June 2026 • 50 min
9. Episode 9
Aired 21 June 2026
10. Episode 10
Aired 27 June 2026
11. Episode 11
Aired 28 June 2026