Han's dish leaves everyone in awe. With his departure imminent, Song-yi begs him to stay. Just then, news of a culinary competition catches his eye.

Kang Han enters The Table: K-Chef 2026 as Famiglia's head chef but needs new team members to compete. After forming a team, he faces top chefs.

Chefs put their creativity to the test with the puzzling theme "Island." Kang Han faces an unexpected hurdle before revealing his unique take.

After the first round, Chairwoman Moon of Pyeongyeon Group visits Famiglia. Kang Han hides his emotions and cooks for her. Meanwhile, a crisis arises.

Kang Han begins to waver. Song-yi worries over his unusual behavior, but he hides his feelings. Meanwhile, another set of eyes digs into his past.

While searching for clues before the next round, Kang Han and Song-yi uncover traces of the past that stir long-buried memories.