“Thank You for Your Hard Work” – Discovering Jeju’s Soul Through Drama and Food
by Korean Friend 한국친구, ideas74742025. 4. 21.
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From squid stew to gosari yukgaejang
—Taste the true flavor of Jeju through Netflix’s latest hit K-drama
What IU and Park Bo-gum Ate in Jeju!
Taste the food made with Jeju grandmothers' love and island spirit.
The hottest K-drama these days, the Netflix original “Thank You for Your Hard Work” (폭싹 속았수다), is winning hearts around the world with its emotional story set in 1960s Jeju, capturing both the breathtaking scenery and traditional food of the island.
🌊 Why Everyone Loves This Drama
Centered around three generations of women from a haenyeo (female diver) family, the series weaves a touching narrative about love, family, and changing times. The performances of IU and Park Bo-gum, set against the scenic backdrops of Kimnyeong Beach and blooming canola fields, deliver deep emotional resonance.
🍲 Traditional Jeju Foods Featured in the Drama
Squid Dishes
해풍에 말리는 오징어
Gwan-sik, the male lead, becomes a squid boat captain. Various squid dishes appear, symbolizing Jeju’s rich sea and Gwan-sik’s journey of growth and success.
Seaweed and Sea Urchin
성게와 미역이 들어간 라면요리Scenes show characters dipping blanched miyeok (seaweed) into sauces, and enjoying it with sea urchin. These seasonal delicacies, especially available in June, offer the true taste of Jeju's ocean.
Gosari Yukgaejang
끓일 수록 깊은 맛을 내는 고사리 육개장A spicy soup with bracken fern (gosari), this traditional dish showcases Jeju’s slow-food culture and the comforting touch of grandmotherly cooking.
Bingtteok
무와 메밀로 만드는 빙떡Made by wrapping cooked radish strips in thin buckwheat pancakes, bingtteok symbolizes warm family meals and appears in scenes where characters share food lovingly.
🏞️ The Charm of Jeju Food
This drama does more than tell a story—it introduces Jeju’s food culture to the world. Each dish reflects the values of slow living and local ingredients, rooted in the loving hands of Jeju’s grandmothers.
