Heo's Diner

Heo's Diner is a 2025 South Korean time slip fantasy romantic comedy television series written by Sung So-hyun, co-directed by Oh Hwan-min and Kim Kyung-eun, and starring Xiumin, Chu So-jung, Lee Sae-on, and Lee Soo-min. Based on the web novel of the same name by Jeon Seon-yeong. It premiered on Netflix and Wavve on March 24, 2025, at 17:00 and also broadcast on at 21:00.

Synopsis

Heo Gyun, a man from the Joseon period unexpectedly travels 400 years into the future and starts to open restaurant.

Cast and characters

Main

Xiumin as Heo Gyun
Chu So-jung as Bong Eun-sil
Lee Sae-on as Lee Yi-cheom / Lee Hyuk

Lee Yi-cheom: a goal-oriented man who does not care about the means and methods to achieve what he wants.
Lee Hyuk: a graduate of one of the world's leading culinary schools and the youngest Korean food master.

Lee Soo-min as Mae-chang / Jung Mi-sol

Mae-chang: a beautiful lady and the temperament of an excellent entertainer.
Jung Mi-sol: a star who appeared as a child actress and has been in South Korean commercials.

Supporting

Kim Hee-jung as Eun-sil's mother
Oh Ji-ho as an assassin / Detective Kang
Woo Hyun as No-ong

Special appearance

Choi Won-myeong as King Gwanghae

Production

In January 2024, Xiumin, Chu So-jung, Lee Sae-on, and Lee Soo-min were confirmed to star. Based on the web novel of the same name by Jeon Seon-yeong, the series is planned by, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, and Copus Japan, with the former company's subsidiary The Great Show in charge of production. It is written by Sung So-hyun, and directed by and Kim Kyung-eun.

Release

Initially, the series was supposed to be released in 2024. In February 2025, it is confirmed to premiere on Netflix on March 24, 2025, releasing one episode every Monday and Tuesday at 17:00 and will also available to stream on Wavve. It will also be broadcast on at 21:00.