You thief!
Grandpa.
You're up.
Why are you here at this hour like a thief?
I'm unpacking.
You said to move back in.
Grandpa.
I quit the fried chicken restaurant.
(Episode 9 – The Day of the Move)
Mr. Park, I'm sorry.
I thought about it all night...
...and I think it's best that I quit.
Bo–a!
I can't lift the furniture anyway...
...so you can just use them.
I'll come back to take the rest.
I should've moved out sooner.
I'm sorry that I didn't.
Goodbye.
(Showered with Good Chicken)
Sorry, but we're closed due to a suspension.
I'm not a customer.
I'm here to see the owner.
He's not in right now.
You can tell me instead. What is this about?
Where'd he go?
–Who is that? –Mr. Seo!
It's me, the owner of the fried chicken joint!
Mr. Seo, are you not home?
Bo–a?
Bo–a, you're inside, aren't you?
Bo–a!
Who put that there?
Bo–a!
Bo–a.
Why are you here?
Will you open the door? Let's talk face to face.
I don't have the courage to face you.
That's why I left at night, leaving a note.
You shouldn't have come. You know better.
You know it wasn't your fault.
It was my mom's fault.
Why take the blame for it?
You don't know how awful I am.
–Just go. –Bo–a.
I can't do it anymore, because it's upsetting to me.
I'm closing the door. Watch your fingers.
Why are you here and not at the restaurant?
Mr. Seo.
Come on in. I wanted to see you.
But...
What's this?
I said to move in! Not steal my house!
Open the door this instant!
I can't believe this.
I've never once worried about...
...trying to please even my own parents.
–Darn it. –What's wrong?
We're like slaves these days.
What do you mean?
You know that chef?
–Anders Kang was it? –Andre Kang was it?
What about him?
More, more, more! Yeah!
Okay. Wahoo! More!
Oh! How are you, Chef Kang?
I need flour, milk and...
Flour...
...and you need some milk, I see.
–One bunch of green onions. –Oh.
–One sack of onions too. –My onions are great.
Do you need anything else?
There's nothing much to buy here.
Get a larger assortment of goods.
Okay, if you want anything else...
...I'll order them right away.
Wait!
How will you be paying for these?
Put it on credit for me.
And deliver them by 2 o'clock.
Oh, deliver them.
Okay! Get home safely, chef!
I feel so humiliated.
How could you let him do that to you?
We have no choice.
He has something on us.
If we don't do as he says...
...Bo–a may get the brunt of it.
–What did he do to you? –I...
...was sweeping my storefront earlier.
Did he tell you to sweep his place too?
No, not exactly.
He passed by and said...
..."I should sweep in front of my place too."
And walked off.
It's getting cleaner.
(Showered with Good Chicken)
Here we go!
I could've had Ki–bum do it.
There's no need, sir!
We were sweeping up anyway.
Exactly.
When this was Bo–a's sauna...
...we cleaned here every day.
Really?
Wait a minute.
Are those leaves?
That area needs some sweeping too.
Yes, sir!
I'm on it!
This is a worthwhile task!
Sheesh! What is wrong with you?
Are you fools? Doormats?
Once you start letting him do that...
...he's going to take full advantage of you!
Why would you let him do that?
He'll stay on his high horse...
Oh, my! Chef!
Hello!
Isn't the weather amazing?
Autumn is definitely here.
What's with her?
She's so two–faced.
What brings you by?
I'm headed to your real estate office...
...to look for place to live.
A place to live?
I thought she was a thief who'd come to steal my things...
...and she stole my house.
Huh?
–What's this? –It's a free checkup at my brother's office.
Thank you for letting me pay rent late.
Yeah?
What happened?
Did Bo–a get fired or did she quit?
Well...
Give it to me straight.
I'm not looking for reasons to fight you.
Did she do something wrong?
Actually, my mom opened up...
...her own fried chicken joint nearby.
That's ridiculous.
What?
Come in. You can keep your shoes on.
This is the bathroom.
Here's the living room.
This is the bedroom.
Here we go.
What do you think?
You can't get a place this good...
...at this price around here.
But just for you––
I don't like it.
What?
It's not a newly built place...
–...but everything's in good shape–– –Next.
That jerk!
Maybe he's just doing this to mock me.
I'll kick his butt.
–Aren't you coming? –Coming, chef!
So that's what happened.
I'll coax her into coming back somehow.
–Don't worry too much. –How will you do that?
–What? –She won't even see you face to face.
How will you coax her into returning?
Can I get two boxes of persimmons?
Okay.
–Hey, Jun–hyuk. –What are you up to right now?
Heading back to work. Why?
Did you have lunch?
Not yet. Mom said to come home and eat.
I'm not eating with her after what she did.
I thought so.
It's okay. I just thought I'd ask.
–I'll tell her so she–– –Wait.
On second thought, I'm on my way.
Thank you.
When you have a restaurant...
...it's hard to have a meal on times like this.
That's no way to live.
I skipped lunch all the time at my desk job.
I had too much work to do.
You chose a good location...
...so the business is good.
But who cares about that?
You'll work day and night without weekends.
I calculated it.
There's staff to pay and ingredients to buy.
On top of that, the rent isn't cheap.
You're just working to make others happy.
–Your landlord must be happy. –A desk job is no different.
I was only making the boss happy. Plus, who knows when I'll get fired?
What's with you two? Can a guy eat in peace?
Okay, let's be brutally honest.
This time...
...if you open back up after the suspension...
...what do you think will happen?
You think business will be smooth sailing?
Thanks to you, it won't be like before.
You, at least, have some sense of reality.
Hand that restaurant over to me...
...and find a job.
I'll make that my second franchise...
...get paid big for it, and sell it.
I don't think you understand.
I didn't open the restaurant for money.
–What? –Of course, I do need to make money.
Being able to support myself is important.
But I didn't open it just to make more money...
...than I did at my desk job.
It's not about the money?
Does it give you gratification?
Is it for the customers' happiness?
Is that the nonsense you're going to say?
–Why can't it be for those reasons? –Stop being a child!
I really love fried chicken.
And I love people enjoying the food I make.
I'll last longer than you...
...because I love my work.
I came today to tell you that.
Yes.
That's how it'll feel at first.
Because you're young. It's the first time.
But that's how it is in the beginning.
Feelings change as time passes.
In two, three years, you'll feel different.
The work's tough, sales will be down.
You could take a hit if there's a bird flu outbreak.
That's how the business is.
You'll never eat a single meal on time.
You'll always be pleading your customers.
It's not easy. Why get into such a business?
–Mom. –You're right.
I only opened the restaurant...
...knowing you wouldn't do as I say.
I have to go back to work now.
Can I start eating now?
Yeah, let's eat.
Try to understand where she's coming from.
How could I?
She stole my recipe to start her own place.
You're right. She does go too far.
But if you didn't start a restaurant...
...she wouldn't have gone this far.
She's been in the industry for a long time.
Dad was getting his doctorate.
As a lecturer, he never made money.
Remember?
Yeah.
Of course I remember.
Hello.
–Excuse me. –Coming.
–Two orders of spicy pork please. –Two orders?
–Anything else? –More anchovies please.
–Anchovies? Okay. –And another soju.
And soju?
Soju and beer?
Okay. I'll get that for you right away.
–Thank you. –Thank you.
She can't accept you doing this.
She knows firsthand how hard the work is.
You won't win at this game.
I've tried it often.
Mom has a strange, strong way of loving.
Come in. Take your shoes off.
That's the bathroom.
And...
Wow!
What do you think?
You couldn't possibly not like this place.
The security deposit starts at 10 million.
But I begged for a lower price...
...because I'm close with the owner.
The security deposit is only three million.
I don't like it.
What?
I don't like it.
Can I see another place?
Excuse me.
Do I look like a doormat?
–What? –Why don't you like this place?
Tell me. It's newly built.
It's high up.
It's got a good view and faces the south.
It comes with an AC, a fridge, an electric range and a washer!
Plus, there's even an elevator!
You're doing this to mock me, huh?
–No, I was–– –I know what I did was very wrong.
And you have something to hold over me.
But you shouldn't toy with me like this!
Because of you...
...I've been working my tail off...
–...making calls and calling in favors. –The electric range.
–What? –You asked why I don't like it here.
The electric range.
What?
–What's that? –What else? Persimmons.
Mr. Oh sent them. He grew them himself.
But he sent too many.
Will you take these to Mr. Park?
What? I can't.
–I can't go there. –Why not?
Take them. They'll clutter the balcony.
I don't want to see Mr. Park.
Since when are you so neighborly?
Oh, no. This is a lot of persimmons though.
Leave them. I'll eat them all.
I'll eat two a day.
You told me to wait...
...two months to collect rent, so I am.
You can't run one little errand for me?
You leave me no choice then.
What?
–I'll tell him to pay rent this month. –Fine!
Fine!
I'll take them to him.
But how will I carry them? They're heavy.
(Showered with Good Chicken)
(Ki–bum)
–Hello? –Ki–bum.
Come outside for a minute.
–Outside? Where? –I'm outside the restaurant. Come out.
I already got off work.
–What? Already? –Well...
...we didn't have much work to do today.
He said I could go home early.
Mr. Park should be there. Isn't he?
Never mind.
He'll see them when he comes down tomorrow.
Bo–a.
My grandpa said to give these to you.
What's all that?
Persimmons. We had too many, so have some.
I should go.
Wait.
We need to talk.
We did. There's nothing more to talk about.
Then instead of talking...
...I need your help with something.
What?
With what?
This place isn't so great, huh?
I like it. I'll take it.
What?
There's a gas stove.
The sink is big.
–What... –This place will do.
You saw the most recent one...
...and the one before it...
...and the one before that too.
But you want to take this one?
Yeah, I like this one.
Can't you see the mold?
And it's a basement so you don't get light.
And the location isn't great.
You really want to rent this place?
The difference in rent isn't much.
The electric range heats well and it's easy to adjust the heat.
My decision's final.
I want this place.
When I was young...
...my mom never let me have snacks.
As you know, my mom's really stubborn.
Right.
But in fall...
...she'd dry persimmons for us.
My brother and I would eat them before...
...they were dry so there weren't many left.
Mr. Park?
You don't have to do all this for my sake.
I should've said this to face to face...
...but I couldn't. I didn't have the courage.
I'm really quitting...
...so don't come to my house anymore.
I don't get it, to be honest.
Why are you acting like this?
You know it's not your fault.
I have to go.
Bo–a.
You don't have to understand.
Can't you just let me go?
You doing this is torture for me.
How is this torture for you?
Tell me, so I can understand.
I did it.
What?
I was behind everything that happened.
It was all my fault.
The suspension for your restaurant.
Passing out the strange flyers.
Why I entered the fried chicken tasting.
I stirred the soap solution all wrong so––
What...
...are you talking about?
I did that so you'd go belly–up.
I took this job to put you out of business.
Don't you get it?
(Seonhwa Sauna)
I told you before.
The suspension was contrived.
I think...
...it was Seo Bo–a.
Bo–a, you should stop now.
I need to win to promote the restaurant.
I thought you were better than that.
Are you telling me to let you win?
You have to win fair and square.
Bo–a! What is this?
Do you like it? It's way better, huh?
You think I'm pathetic, don't you?
You're wondering why I'd want to keep the sauna so badly to make this fuss.
You don't get it, right?
This very sauna you took from me...
...is all that I have left.
I gave up all...
...my hopes and dreams.
It's all that I have left.
Can't I just live this way?
How could everyone be so cruel?
Open this door.
I said come and eat.
Are you still sleeping?
Brat.
She's at it again, huh?
What is with her?
I just can't wrap my head around it.
Sheesh!
I knew it.
You're going to live like that?
(CLOSE)
Hey. Will you open the door for me?
I'm in front of your restaurant.
You look awful.
–Did you know that? –What do you want?
Wash up and come down.
–What? –Let's go eat.
The restaurant for my next show...
...is a really successful place.
I have to try it out before the taping.
I don't want to go alone.
I'm not really in the mood.
I'm sorry. Take someone else.
You don't need to be in any mood to eat.
No more excuses. Come on.
It's a really expensive place.
What's wrong?
Is something really the matter?
It's none of your business. I'll take care of it.
It's because of Bo–a, huh?
I told you to watch out for her.
Why didn't you listen?
–I told you out of concern for you. –So–dam.
Okay.
If you don't want to hear it, I'll drop it.
Come eat with me.
It'll cheer you up.
Stop.
–What? –Stop being nice to me.
I won't date you even if you keep it up.
My feelings aren't the same.
You don't get it.
The feelings I have for you...
...have to do with my heart, not yours.
My heart is telling me to be good to you.
Say no if you don't like it and reject me.
Because that's what your heart tells you.
But I won't pine over you forever.
For now, I like you.
I can't help myself...
...because I'm a fool for you right now.
But if I fall for another guy...
...I'll get over you.
So while I have eyes for you...
...you should look my way too.
Or you'll come to regret it...
...like how I do right now.
It's erasing.
Erase.
What are you doing?
I'm trying to help out.
You need to tape the wall before painting.
I know! What will we do now?
Don't do anything.
We can use paint thinner on it.
–Right? –Don't do a thing, Chef Kang.
That's how you can help us.
Sheesh.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
This looks good. Thanks.
You're just a replacement.
Don't thank me.
Replacement or not, I don't care.
I've been trying to eat out more lately.
I get indigestion from eating at home.
Why?
My mom's staying with me.
And it's not temporary either.
It's like she's moved in.
Thank you.
I'm ready.
–For what? –I have to return the favor for the meal.
Criticize him, badmouth him, resent him, curse him out.
Let it all out.
Women who have it out for Choi–go...
...seem to seek me out lately.
Why would you say that?
What other women?
My mom and you.
–Eat up. –Go ahead. Tell me.
I'm like a vessel to hear all that cursing.
Go ahead.
Before, he was the one after me.
–You know, right? –Of course.
But now the tables have turned. It's awful.
He's totally on his high horse!
He should learn to be modest while he's doing well.
I know!
Being older, shouldn't you warn him?
You feel bad for me, right?
You can pay.
–Hold on. –It's not working?
Shine the light closer, will you?
It just won't go in.
–I did it. –I'll flip the switch now.
One, two, three.
Oh.
What do you think?
Well, it's not bad.
What? We worked our tails off to do this.
Quiet. Order four bowls of jjajangmyeon.
–It's on me. –Wow!
–How about sweet and sour pork? –Okay!
–Do you dip or pour the sauce? –Get out of here.
Instead of Chinese food...
...how about Western cuisine?
Can I help with anything?
No, that's okay.
You've worked hard. Take a breather.
–Oh, my! –Oh, no.
It's time to eat.
Oh.
It doesn't look the best...
...but it should be edible.
Thanks!
Thanks.
I guess it's all right, huh?
–It's delicious. –It's delicious.
He really must be a chef after all.
It's really delicious.
It's delicious.
(I really enjoyed the food. It's my honest, unpaid opinion.)
(Follow the Tasty Road Restaurant Stories)
Hello. This is Showered with Good Chicken.
(Showered with Good Chicken)
(Notice of Suspension)
Did Bo–a really quit?
That's what he said.
And he's her replacement?
He'll do the deliveries.
I asked Mi–na for advice.
I told her I needed a delivery guy.
Someone who's a really good worker instead of someone like you.
She said he's the one, hands down.
What's that?
Flyers.
We've been closed for two months.
We have to tell customers we're open again.
That's a good idea.
(Showered with Good Chicken)
I'll be back after passing these out.
–Ki–bum can fry the chicken–– –What's this?
The flyer saying we're reopening.
I mean the price.
What's it for? For how long?
I'll sell it at that price for quite a while.
Really?
But at this price, you won't make profit.
Of course not.
What are you thinking?
(2,000 won off for carryout)
This is for Showered with Good Chicken. It's right around the corner.
Thanks.
Huh? Is this really the right price?
–Of course. –Let's just eat here.
I saw online it was really good here.
The fried chicken tastes the same.
She opened after stealing my recipe.
If you don't like it, you don't have to pay.
Really? Let's go.
Why are you doing this at my restaurant?
Passing out flyers as you can see.
(Huge Discount)
Are you crazy? You want to be broke?
Why would you do a business with no profit?
Either my restaurant or yours has to tank...
...for this war to be over anyway.
There's no point in dragging it out.
Let's end it soon.
Fine, do whatever you want.
Let's see who wins.
Showered with Good Chicken. It's right around this corner.
Showered with Good Chicken.
Bo–a!
You're like a zombie. You're still so young!
Why have you been holed up in that room for days?
Get out here!
Sheesh.
I'm sure you're hungry since it's time to eat.
I thought you finally got your act together.
Why are you back to square one again?
You even quit your job.
Are you going to go on that way?
What's gotten into you?
Grandpa.
I'm sorry.
For what?
I've been so immature...
...making life tough for those around me.
I'll try to live a normal life.
I won't upset you anymore.
I won't make you worry.
Your fried chicken is out.
Hello? Yes.
May I have your address?
Is this the price for delivery too?
Of course.
Welcome to Showered with Good Chicken. Right this way.
Is this table all right?
How many more should I fry up?
I'll fry them up.
Will you take over the dining area?
Keep an eye on table three in particular.
They're special guests.
–Special? Who are they? –They're food bloggers.
I messaged them to come try us out.
What?
Bo–a, what happened to you?
You wouldn't pick up for days.
You quit the restaurant, we heard.
Sorry I worried you.
I wasn't feeling well.
Not feeling well? Like how?
I'm okay now.
I'm myself again after a few days' rest.
That's good to hear.
I'm hungry.
Want to go to the rice and sides diner? I'm drooling already.
We can get two spicy pork orders, soft tofu stew and one extra bowl of rice?
–Okay! –Let's not have an extra order of rice.
–Why not? You want fried rice instead? –No, I have to go.
I came because I hadn't seen you in so long.
Where are you going?
To a job interview.
I can't live like this forever.
–I have to work hard too. –What?
I'll call you later. Bye.
–Bye. –Bye.
Bye.
What did she just say?
I think she said she'd work hard.
Did I hear that right?
Maybe she's still sick.
How did you enjoy the food?
Not bad.
–I look forward to your review. –Sure.
Goodbye!
You let them go without paying?
How is this different from paying to have people write good reviews?
I can't help it.
Other places do it too.
Plus, we have competition now too.
We have to try something if we want to stay open.
Let's step outside and talk.
Why are you doing this?
What do you mean?
I know the situation is worse than before.
But lowering the cost by taking a huge hit
and buying good reviews?
How long do you think you'll last?
You really plan on going belly–up?
I told you.
–I can't help it. I–– –What did you say when the new joint opened?
You said we should focus on us.
You said let's not let them affect us.
Bleeding the business to compete...
...will lead to failure. You know that.
Similar restaurants always open near the ones with good sales.
–It happens all the time. –Not like this though.
–She stole our recipe and–– –How is this any different?
Look it up on the internet. Staff stealing recipes to open up...
...their own place happens all the time.
Despite tough times, we shouldn't resort to...
–...quick fixes but remain focused–– –Why can't I try quick fixes?
My mom and Bo–a...
...those closest to me, are trying hard to take me down!
What choice do I have?
Just go belly–up?
I have to try something!
Yell and vent instead of...
...taking it out on the restaurant.
You're just angry...
...at your mom and Bo–a.
Vent it out on them.
But stay focused on your work.
Table seven. One order of fried chicken.
Mr. Park, didn't you hear me?
One fried chicken at table seven.
Oh, right.
Hello, Showered with Good Chicken!
Yes. For delivery?
One fried chicken for delivery.
Well?
We got a delivery order.
What are you doing?
I have to step out.
What?
Mr. Park! Fried chicken at table two.
Bo–a said she was going to an interview.
Why do you ask?
(Resume)
You can work nights too?
Of course. I'm a night owl actually.
I sleep during the day, and I'm up at night.
I've worked with her before.
She's not a good worker.
–What? –Mr. Park!
She tried to take down my business.
Anyway, don't hire her.
Get out of here.
Mr. Park.
How could you do this to me?
I mean...
...I know what I did to you was wrong.
And I feel really guilty.
That's why I'm trying to be hardworking...
...so that I don't bring harm to others.
So why would you do that?
Why did you come here?
To tell you I'm angry.
–What? –If my mom asked to see you...
...you should've told me first.
And you shouldn't have told her the recipe.
–Mr. Park. –When I was told...
...you sent the bomb...
...I said there was no way it was you.
Do you know that's a crime?
And the fried chicken competition?
I didn't say anything because I didn't want to seem petty.
You saw how hard I trained for it.
Yet you go and win instead of me?
How could you do that?
Tell me.
That's why I kept saying I was sorry.
And what about the flyers?
I told you not to pass them out.
Good results don't mean everything.
You had ill intentions.
And...
...why did you quit your job?
I told you not to quit.
–Mr. Park. –I need you, Bo–a.
Don't work for another place.
Stay by my side!
Because I...
...like you.
What?
(The Best Chicken)
I'm glad you're back.
Let's keep it a secret for now that we're together.
You're staring at me all lovey–dovey!
What are you two doing?
Mr. Park! You're the worst!
Simply being with you makes me happy.
–Oh, come on. –Seo Bo–a!
Why didn't you tell us?
You made fools out of us.
I even lied for you!
Myung–dong! Wake up!
Grandpa.