

TV series
Cooking is Painful!
2026, Korean, on tvN.
Cooking without inspiration is a tragedy. A group of talented chefs join forces to discover new culinary inspirations, explore creative ideas, and prepare a unique food exhibition while facing fun challenges along the way.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2026
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 30 May 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 9 May 2026
- Last aired
- 30 May 2026
- Network
- tvN
- Original title
- 요리는 괴로워
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Reality
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Cooking is Painful!: quick answers
Is Cooking is Painful! worth watching?
Cooking is Painful! doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Cooking is Painful! are there?
Cooking is Painful! has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Cooking is Painful! finished?
Yes. Cooking is Painful! ended in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Cooking is Painful! on?
Cooking is Painful! isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Cooking is Painful! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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