Top 5 Most Iconic Korean BBQ Scenes in K-Dramas

From sizzling meats to unforgettable dialogues — these K-Drama BBQ scenes will make you crave samgyeopsal right now.

Korean BBQ isn’t just food — it’s culture, emotion, and often…drama. Some of the most talked-about K-Drama moments unfold over a sizzling grill. Whether it’s a romantic spark, a family bonding moment, or a turning point in someone’s life, the Korean BBQ table is where real stories happen — and sometimes, where real restaurants become legendary because of these scenes.

Here are 5 unforgettable BBQ scenes that captured our hearts — and made our stomachs growl.

1. Reply 1988 (응답하라 1988) – Neighborhood BBQ Night

In this nostalgic hit drama, Deok-sun (성덕선, played by Hyeri) and her childhood friends gather with their families for a casual BBQ night in the neighborhood. The scene is filled with laughter, sizzling pork belly, and endless soju toasts, perfectly portraying the warmth of late 1980s family life in Korea. After the show aired, the filming location became a tourist hotspot, with many fans wanting to experience the same smoky, chaotic but heartwarming BBQ nights they saw on screen. It wasn’t just a family dinner — it became a symbol of the simple happiness everyone missed.

2. Itaewon Class (이태원 클라쓰) – First Team Dinner at Danbam

Park Sae-ro-yi (박새로이, played by Park Seo-joon) sits with his diverse crew, including Jo Yi-seo (조이서, played by Kim Da-mi), at his restaurant Danbam for their first real team dinner. Over grilled meat and soju, they share not just food but their dreams, frustrations, and loyalty. This BBQ scene became iconic because it was the first moment that truly bonded the characters together as a team. After the drama’s success, Danbam-inspired restaurants in Itaewon were flooded with fans eager to sit at similar tables, recreating the vibe of this memorable dinner.

3. Crash Landing on You (사랑의 불시착) – BBQ in North Korea

Yoon Se-ri (윤세리, played by Son Ye-jin) shares grilled meat with North Korean soldiers, including Ri Jeong-hyeok (리정혁, played by Hyun Bin). What makes this scene so unforgettable is how a simple BBQ table moment breaks political and emotional barriers. Fans loved seeing these characters laugh and relax together over grilled meat, proving how food can bring even enemies closer. The scene was so influential that many Korean BBQ restaurants even created “Crash Landing Sets” for fans to take photos and dine like Se-ri and Jeong-hyeok.

4. My Mister (나의 아저씨) – Healing Over Pork Belly

Lee Ji-an (이지안, played by IU/Lee Ji-eun) and Park Dong-hoon (박동훈, played by Lee Sun-kyun) quietly sit across from each other, sharing grilled pork belly and soju in near silence. No dramatic words, just two broken people finding comfort in food and each other’s presence. This BBQ table moment touched millions of viewers, and fans flocked to similar old-style Korean BBQ restaurants hoping to feel the same quiet healing energy. Even now, photos of pork belly BBQ paired with soju are often tagged with “My Mister vibes” on social media.

5. Business Proposal (사내 맞선) – Awkward First Date BBQ

Kang Tae-moo (강태무, played by Ahn Hyo-seop) goes on a fake blind date with Shin Ha-ri (신하리, played by Kim Se-jeong) at a Korean BBQ restaurant, and chaos unfolds. From flying meat to clumsy apron mishaps, this hilarious scene instantly went viral. Fans loved the comedic timing, and the real-life BBQ restaurant where it was filmed reported a huge increase in visitors, with many couples coming to recreate the same awkward, romantic tension.