I'll send someone who's just as dazed and confused as you are.
I'm Ko Eun-Chan. 24 years old.
Since you're short on money. I知 going to offer you a job.
But since I can't trust you. I値l run a background check.
How about $1,000 per gig?
$500? $300? $200...
You have 3 months. I want the sales to go up 3 times what it is now.
I broke up with DK.
I...want to get back together with you.
You're Sweeper's father. right?
I deliver milk to your place.
You'll be working here from now on.
Talk business with your teacher Mr. Hong.
The last time I saw you. you were in diapers.
How's Joon-Pil. I mean, hows your father doing?
I haven't seen him for a long time.
When are you going to start working?
We need to get the spider webs out and catch mice.
Want to start today?
Sick...
Are you leaving?
Yes.
There's always a loser in every family.
You should say bye before you leave!
What a jerk.
Hello?
That place needs some repairs. right?
You've got to be kidding me!
This isn't funny!
This isn't a cafe! It's a pigpen!
You don't want to do it? Then don't.
But I知 going to confiscate your house and your car.
My car! My car!
I didn't even get to say bye to the kids.
I知 sure the Director had a good reason.
That's your problem!
He might've had a good reason. but what he did was wrong!
You liked the Director more than you liked me!
What did I tell you? Don't trust anyone besides me!
But did you listen? No!
You poured your heart to Mr. Hong and the Director. but not me.
I like your Mom...
- Mr. Ku! - Hi...
Mom...
What do you think you're doing?
You're making Eun-Chan feel worse!
And who did you say you like?
What I知 trying to say is... it's a beautiful day...
Even if it pours. the sun will shine again like it does today.
The director who did this to Eun-Chan is a jerk!
What goes around comes around...
Justice will prevail... You can always make a comeback...
Be quiet!
I'll just shut up. I'll do whatever you say.
You're upset. aren't you?
So am I. but he wasn't bad from the beginning.
I知 sure he couldn't help it.
I should try to understand. right?
You have no other choice. Otherwise. it'll just be harder for you.
You're too nice.
I値l go and pick up the dolls.
Okay.
Who is it?
I知 from the real estate agency.
Come in.
What for?
This house is for sale. right? We're here to look around.
For sale?
Isn't this Bang Nam-Jung's house?
She called me to sell this place as soon as possible for a cheap price.
Bang Nam-Jung?
I知 more offended by what you said than Han-Gyul.
'I think you've gone too far this time.'
Me?
Your son is the one who's gone too far!
He's 30 years old and has never had a job!
He never takes anything seriously!
What did you do to your son?
Come on. Grandma.
If you have a problem. then talk to me. not Mom.
Is it because of the blind date?
Sorry. I値l be more serious about it from now on.
Too late.
If you don't want to run the cafe. then get on with your life.
Okay. get me a job in your company.
I can be a manager.
Do you think Dongin is a playpen?
I can't hire a slacker like you!
Come on. don't be so hard on me.
I want my investments tripled in 3 months.
If you succeed. I値l give your share of inheritance before I die.
Don't say that!
Unless you screw up big time.
that'll be enough money to live off for the rest of your life.
Grandma! You're not going to die!
You're stronger than most people out there!
- Why you... - See? You're full of energy!
What are you going to do?
I don't want to run a business.
I like being a bum.
Whatever! I can't do it.
Fine. then start with packaging.
Starting salary is $800 a month.
Just leave me alone will you?
Just leave him alone. He's never serious about anything.
Keep this up, and I'm sure you'll regret it one of these days.
If it never occurs to you. then too bad.
Can you make it on time?
You should hurry if you want to go to Namwon.
Bye. Mother.
If you don't approve of yourself first, no one's going to approve of you!
You're giving me too much work.
I did the dishes and organized your stuff.
I知 not your maid.
Maybe you're asking me to work...
because you have nothing better to say to me!
I知 asking because I need you.
You're sweaty. Should I turn the AC on?
No.
Right. you don't like the air conditioner.
I知 done.
Good job! Come over here.
Why?
Come over here.
What now?
These new shoes are making my feet tired.
Is this a cloud? It痴 so soft!
Jump! Jump!
I think I saw a field of weeds over there.
I should get going.
Where am I?
Something stinks.
Help! Help!
I escaped!
Let's see...
Goodbye. shoe.
This feels soft.
It痴 a monster!
I知 sorry!
It痴 me. Where are you?
At home.
Can I come over? If you're not working.
No. I won't be working today. Come over.
Okay. I will.
Hi.
Hi. Where's Han Yoo-Joo?
Doing the dishes. Come in.
You don't even drink.
How did you know that I was craving wine?
You two connect far better than me.
How long has it been since we got together like this?
3 years. since Han Yoo-Joo left you 3 years ago.
You're so mean.
Let's drink.
You two look cute together.
Was it a dramatic make-up?
Was it dramatic?
A little.
I better get going.
I知 the third wheel.
Han-Sung. I知 sorry for interrupting.
What's the matter?
Don't go anywhere.
What's wrong?
Why did you ask me to come over?
I wouldn't have come if I knew that he was here.
But then again. you don't care.
I知 the only one who cares.
Where did you go today?
Home.
Did you meet your father?
Yes.
Did you have a bad time?
Isn稚 it about time you got over that issue with your Dad?
I think you're dragging it on.
Dragging it on?
I didn't tell you about my father just so that you can attack me like this.
Han-Gyul...
I was seventeen. and I felt betrayed by how he...
Forget it.
If someone can't get over something. there's a good reason.
Han-Gyul!
Are you really leaving?
Choi Han-Gyul!
Hey mister. I値l take two sacks.
Just take one. You can't finish everything by Thursday.
I can do it.
Give me another sack. I have a lot of time on my hands now.
Honey. your shoelaces are untied.
What's your problem?
What's wrong with you?
- Are you okay? - I知 okay.
I知 sorry.
- Oh. no! Look at my shirt! - Sheesh! What's his problem?
I知 okay. I didn't see you because of the dolls...
What are you doing?
Why are you touching my girlfriend's breasts?
Hold on. the dolls are getting wet.
What the...hey you! Do you think this is funny?
What's your problem? Are you crazy or something?
Honey! It痴 not a big deal. Don't start a fight. Let's just go.
It痴 not a big deal? Do you like him or something?
Last time. you took the deliveryman's side. and now him?
You make me sick.
Hey! Hey! Where do you think you're going?
- Let's just talk it out. - Let me go.
Hey mister...
Hey! Stop right there! I'm going to kill you!
Let me go!
Hey...
You're impossible.
If you go. I知 going to kill you.
Why would I let you kill me? Why?
Fine, try to kill me!
What the hell's your problem?
Where do you think you're going? You never trust me!
Hey! Stop right there!
Where do you think you're going? What did you say?
I知 sorry! Don't hit me!
What a day...
Why?
- Never mind! - Why?
- Just be quiet and run. will you? - Okay.
Wow. what a nice place.
Hi. Mom.
Me? I知 at a friend's house.
I値l go home as soon as it stops raining.
I don't think it'll stop raining today.
I don't want the dolls to get wet. Just sleep over.
You don't want me to come home tonight?
Aren't you going to be worried?
You'll be safe with a face like yours.
Okay. I値l see what I can do.
Bye.
* And the love stories engraved on the flower petals.
* I walked by the lake on a warm day.
* A soft wind blew. and it rained flowers.
What's this?
You're not supposed to touch this with wet hands!
I知 sorry.
- Are you crying? - No.
I collect vinyl records as a hobby. but you got them wet.
Are you mad at me?
My dad collected these as a hobby too.
He used to have this too.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Hey! Hey!
I知 sorry.
The dojang closed down.
The Director ran off.
I didn't get paid, and I didn't get to say bye to the kids.
Find another dojang.
Be a man about it. will you?
Just shake it off.
Shake it off? Easy for you to say.
Change into some fresh clothes.
You look like a wet mouse.
Kimchi fried rice?
You can make that too?
You don't seem like the type.
Just take the rice out.
Hot! Hot!
That's not too hot for you?
Did your father pass away?
Are you the family's breadwinner then?
When are we going to eat that?
I知 done.
Hurry! Hurry!
- Gosh, it's hot! - It's hot.
It痴 good.
Do you have more rice and kimchi?
Whoa. you're good with needles.
You're weird.
Anything to earn a living.
How much do you get per doll? 50 cents?
5 cents. No one's going to pay 50 cents for menial labor like this.
Hey. that looks fun. Let me try.
You can't do this.
Why not? Want to see?
Look. it has to be on the dead center.
Otherwise. it'll be cross-eyed.
It痴 harder to take it off if you mess up.
How come you're beardless?
You're like. 24...25...
Why aren't you growing?
Because I don't eat much.
Yeah. right.
Just focus on working! Now!
I知 watching you.
Fine.
Your hands are too pretty for a man.
Speak for yourself.
Are you in a bad mood today?
When we ran in the streets. you said. ''What a day...''
Why? Is it a girl problem?
Tell me. I知 good with that stuff.
My grandma wants me to take over a stupid cafe...
because she wants me to work.
Are you sure it's not a girl problem?
Remember the girl you said. ''You got hurt!'' to?
Do you see her?
I do.
I see.
Are you guys very close?
It痴 a habit.
I have to see her just like I have to drink water every morning.
It痴 a nasty habit.
It sounds like you like her.
You're going to marry her. right?
Stop it.
Okay.
It痴 a neighborhood coffee shop. right?
What's it called?
It's not a coffee shop, it's a pig pen.
It looks more like a trash bin than wangja.
- Wangja Coffee? - It痴 in your neighborhood.
Is it really Wangja Coffee?
Did Mr. Hong sell it?
Hey mister. do it.
It痴 a great spot.
Why?
Just do it! And can you hire me?
I can clean and I知 strong. I値l do anything you say.
I need a job if I want to pay you back.
- Can you hire me? - It痴 too much of a hassle.
Is breathing too much of a hassle for you?
Your girl's family doesn't want you because you're jobless!
Everything's a hassle because you've never been hungry.
I'd work there if I were you. so my girl can see how successful I am.
Enough.
Enough?
If it doesn't work out. then too bad.
You have nothing to lose!
If it doesn't work out. then go back to being a bum.
You're right about that.
If it works out your grandma and your girl will be proud of you.
If it doesn't work out. then nothing will change.
Just do it. please? Do it!
Hey. brush your teeth!
You smell like kimchi! Sick!
- Just do it! - Be quiet. Stop talking.
Habit...a nasty habit...
What does he mean by water in the morning?
I don't drink water in the morning...
What are you doing? I知 brushing my teeth!
You mumble even when you're brushing your teeth?
Don't you ever close your mouth?
- Where are your manners? - Come on. we're both men here.
- You can sleep on the sofa if you want. - No! I'll leave as soon as it stops raining.
Darn. I got some on me.
Why is your butt so small?
Don't touch my butt!
Would it kill you if I slapped your butt?
I知 just surprised how small it is.
Are you going to sleep?
Let's hang out some more.
I知 tired.
Want to watch this?
- Only teenagers watch that. - Don't take it home.
- Are you going to sleep? - Yeah...
- Goodnight. - Okay...
He's not as clean as he pretends to be.
It痴 cross-eyed. and the spots are still there.
It痴 worthless. Just keep it.
Try the cafe. Get me a job too.
Promise me!
How cute...
Grandma. I want my car.
Why not? You want me to work at the cafe. right?
Yes. I知 serious. I made up my mind.
Hey Hungry Boy. are you busy?
You lied to me! This isn't a good spot!
Just do some cleaning and advertising.
Get in the car. I知 doing market research.
- You know this neighborhood. right? - Of course. I do!
- Does this mean you're hiring me? - Maybe.
You're the owner. right?
Why?
I expect to get paid a lot today.
I cancelled a gig to be here.
$100. okay?
- Do you think I知 made of money? - Yes!
It'll be hard to drive around in a car.
Get off me!
But we're going downhill!
Do you want me to ride with my butt sticking out!
Yes! We're going uphill now.
There's a Starbucks over here and a Coffee Bean over there.
Two popular chains 500m away from us? That's terrible.
Stop!
Why are there so many people?
That's the most popular waffle place here.
I only see women.
There's a women's university over there.
I see.
- Sun-Ki. the cops are coming. - Got it!
- Follow him! - Huh?
Now!
Excuse me! Excuse me!
I want to work with you! Are you interested?
Don't you want to work at a decent place?
I don't like working for other people!
Give it some thought.
- Come to Wangja Coffee! - Step on it!
You want me to pretend you're a guy?
You're so weird. You're a girl!
Mr. Hong!
You can fool him now. but what about later?
I can tell him the truth later.
I need a job first.
He paid me a lot of money because he thought I was a guy.
That's what you get for taking other people's money.
Yes. I hate myself too. but he'll be mad if I tell him now.
Please?
We need a good barista first.
Mr. Hong is our barista.
Hey. it's my kitchen.
Do you know why this cafe is doing badly?
- Your coffee sucks. - No. it doesn't.
This place is dirty...
...but the coffee tastes great.
- Try it. - Forget it.
- Try it! - Forget it!
Let him be. He doesn't know anything.
He probably drinks all day long.
He can't drink. Just one cup will knock him out.
Why aren't the coffee bean samples here yet?
Let's target women in their 20's. since there's a women's university nearby.
I want to target the old timers.
Our side menu will make us stand out. Waffles.
Side menu?
You're such a poser.
Oh. that waffle?
There's a famous waffle place near the women's university.
Pretty impressive.
The name Wangja is tacky. Let's call it Prince.
Same thing!
3 to 4 employees. All princes.
Princes? You mean men?
- What about me? - No. you're...
Why not? He's my first hire!
He's diligent and responsible.
Come to work starting tomorrow!
Thank you! Thank you!
I値l start working.
Fine then. Do whatever you want.
I値l be back.
Hi! How's it going. DK?
Who was that?
DK.
I like this song.
Why did you hang up so fast?
He just called to say hi.
Do you get bothered when I talk on the phone with...
No.
I think you do.
Give it some time.
I知 hungry.
- Something spicy? - Very spicy.
Give me 10 minutes.
Five.
- Seven. - One!
What are you doing?
What are you hiding? I can see it.
Is that a gift for me?
We give these out to our customers.
It値l come in handy.
Thanks.
It痴 a rice scoop made with silver nano technology.
I知 only supposed to give the gloves out. but you can have it.
What if you get into trouble?
I won't.
Bye.
Bye!
Whatever happened to Mr. A and Miss B?
Oh. I heard that they go out to eat. take walks. and drink tea together.
That means things worked out between them.
Great! Congratulations!
I guess you don't need counseling anymore.
Oh. but there's more to the story.
Miss B has Mr. C.
He's her ex-boyfriend.
Mr. A didn't know about Mr. C?
He did. but he's not too happy about seeing Miss B on the phone with Mr. C.
Pathetic. isn't it?
No. I can totally relate to Mr. A.
Why was she on the phone with her ex-boyfriend?
Miss B is weird.
Is Mr. A insecure about Miss B?
Tell him to be more confident about himself because I think he's pretty cool.
Okay. I will.
Can I ask you a question too?
Sure.
A man thinks a woman is a man.
Huh? What do you mean?
I have to make deliveries. I値l tell you later.
Thanks!
Hey mister!
I知 sorry to bother you. but I don't know when I値l run into you again...
Can I...have your number in case we don't?
You don't have to if you don't want to.
I want to.
What is it?
010-291 7-1215.
Your name is...Han...
Han-Sung!
Oh. Choi Han-Sung... Bye!
010-291 7-1215!
I have his number now! Choi Han-Sung!
010-291 7-1215!
I need at least $100,000 to $150,000 for interior work. buying new machinery.
and hiring new people.
I also need traffic control. Mr. Hong is going one way.
It痴 not going to work out. I知 going to fire him.
How do you know a weirdo like him?
- Mr. Hong is on the same level with you. - Same level?
Both of you own the cafe.
You can't fire each other.
It値l cost $700 to 800 per pyeong for interior if you look around.
Just use the machines you have now.
You can pay your employees with the money you make.
I値l give you $50,000. Turn in your receipts.
Grandma! I need $150,000!
I have a meeting. Bye.
You're so...
- Did you look into it? - Of course!
I値l get paint from Dong-Soo. and furniture from Min-Chul.
I知 counting on you. but I might not be able to pay you well.
Don't worry about it. I owe you big time.
Trust me on this.
Thanks.
Move! I can't see!
Just do it! It値l make your figure pretty!
But starting from tomorrow. she's working as a man.
You're right! I should start pumping muscles.
Are you really going to pretend to be a guy?
What if you get caught?
Don't worry! I won't get caught unless I take showers with him.
True that!
You're flat both ways.
Don't worry. I can do it.
When I get paid. I値l pay my debts and buy you new shoes.
Shoes? Nah...
I値l bring snacks to your work.
Don't come! What if I get caught?
Don't worry. I値l tell everyone that you're definitely my son.
* One. two cups of liquor...
Wow. this cafe is indeed amazing.
I have an urge to tear this place apart!
Are you sure he's good?
Let's open the kitchen.
Open my kitchen? Says who?
Opening the kitchen means showing people my skills!
No one can mimic you if your skills are for real.
Let's just open half of it.
That way. everyone's happy. Okay?
Good morning!
Wow. I like your nose and chin.
You have thick lips too.
Are you a guy or a girl?
- Who is this person? - My lover.
Oh. that lover.
No wonder there's a rumor.
Lucky you. He's my type.
I知 Jin Ha-Rim.
How old are you?
22? 23?
Twenty-four. I知 Ko Eun-Chan.
Hi. Eun-Chan! You're cute!
Let's get started. When is the crew coming?
Soon.
Let's take out the trash.
Gosh. this place is filthy.
Ha-Rim!
What's wrong?
It'...it's a rat...
You scared me!
Did you catch it?
It ran away.
That rat is as big as a cat!
I almost peed in my pants!
Look! This is full!
Mr. Hong! This bottle's full! I値l set this on fire.
He's got some guts.
Can you clear the roof too?
Ouch! What's going on?
Why are you here?
Move out of my way!
Eun-Sae doesn't want to see me because of you!
You took my angel away!
Is this what I get for saving you from prison?
Go away. I知 busy.
There can only be one sun under the sky.
Let's duke it out.
Fine. after I知 done with this.
You carry it.
Why? Why should I carry this?
I have to finish working if I want to duke it out.
Use your head!
You're right. I値l speed things up then.
Who is he?
Whoa. what did those two eat for breakfast?
Han-Gyul! He looks like a good worker.
Hey! Who are you?
Who are you?
Do you want to work for me?
- No! - I知 the owner. not you.
You can work here if you need a job.
If you do, I値l kill you!
Let's duke it out now.
Here you go.
What are you doing?
Apologize!
Apologize! Now!
Here we go again with the apologies.
You never give up. do you?
Mr. Hong. order unroasted coffee beans.
Eun-Chan! Order unroasted beans like I told you to.
I will!
Apologize!
Okay. I apologize.
Look me in the eyes and apologize sincerely.
Aren't you going to order?
I will!
Cut it out.
Hwang Min-Yeop! Hwang Min-Yeop!
Yes?
Order unroasted coffee beans. The number is 010-6980-4213.
- Order 20 sacks. 2kg each. Apologize! - What was the number again?
010-6980-4213. 20 sacks. 2kg each. 010-6980-4213. 20 sacks. 2kg each.
I値l kill you if you make me repeat myself again!
010-6980-4213...
I get nervous whenever I order by phone...
How many sacks?
Cut it out will you?
Let's just get back to work.
Eye for an eye. tooth for a tooth.
Let's get back to work.
He's pretty. but he's a jerk.
Looking good. Han-Gyul.
Yes. Han Yoo-Joo?
Were you sleeping?
No.
I知 sorry.
For what?
I was inconsiderate that day.
I shouldn't have said that about your father.
No excuses. I知 sorry.
Are you really sorry?
Yes.
Can you do me a favor then?
I need a mural painting in my shop.
You took the cafe work?
Yes.
We just got through a crisis. right?
I was scared.
I thought you weren't scared of anything.
I知 scared of the Choi cousins.
You always put Han-Sung in the picture.
Come on. buddy. Stop it.
Okay. I will.
You sound tired.
I want to sleep but I can't.
Maybe I知 too tired.
Do you want me to sing for you?
You sleep better when I sing for you.
You really are a good friend.
You know exactly what I want.
Are you sleeping?
No.
Trying to make you sleep has made me wide awake.
I have insomnia remember?
What are you going to do about it?
Can you come and draw a mural right now?
Right now?
Why not?
Okay then.
I値l see you at the cafe in an hour.
Choi Han-Gyul!
Hi.
Wow...
I was worried there might not be wine.
Pretty impressive.
Han Yoo-Joo needs wine when she works.
You even prepared music.
I think we'll end up with a nice mural.
Can you pour me a glass?
As if my breasts aren't small enough already.
Hey breasts. just think of this as men wearing neckties.
I知 not trying to torture you.
I知 done.
Eun-Chan now that you got a job. only good things will happen from now on.
More power to you!
The First Shop of Coffee Prince
He's early.
Who are you?
I think we've met before.
The scooter!
Don't you remember me?
Of course he does.
He's the snatcher.
Gosh. I知 sore.
What are you doing?
I think it matches the cement color.
Nice.
How did you two end up...
It痴 a long story.
Don't! My head is not an arm rest!
Did you put patches on?
After working that little?
You really are Sniff.
I知 Han Yoo-Joo.
Let's go and eat.
Your tongue must be rough from pulling an all-nighter.
- Let me say hi to him. - You can do that later.
Can you clean after the wine and everything else over there?
What do you want to eat? Soft tofu?
My stomach's churning. I want something cold.
Your coffee beans are here.
20 sacks. 20kg each?
We ordered 2kg sacks...
Mr. Hong. what happened?
What happened?
You ordered it.
I知 sorry. I accidentally said 20kg.
Can I get a refund?
- Are you kidding me? - No one's kidding here.
You should know better!
Why would a new shop order 20 sacks of coffee beans...
that are hundreds of dollars each?
You probably knew it was a wrong order!
I asked him over and over. ''Are you sure it's 20kg and not 2kg?''
We don't accept returns.
Excuse me!
I知 sorry. but can I get a refund?
I want $14,000 by the end of today.
Hey! Don't leave!
Ko Eun-Chan. we need to talk.
Didn't you attend grade school?
Can't you tell the difference between 2 and 20?
I知 sorry. I値l go to the dealer and...
Business is all about credibility. Understand?
How can you earn credibility if you ask for a return on your first purchase?
Do you want to do business with people like us?
Don't be so hard on him. I値l ask your grandma to...
Is this how you run business here?
You're stubborn. and you make other people do your work.
What?
Hey! Calm down!
You're a jerk!
Everyone makes mistakes! Don't be so hard on him!
That's enough.
Don't get mad.
I知 mad because of what you've done!
Do you think this is a joke?
Your mistake might cost me this cafe!
Don't you feel bad at all?
Of course I知 mad!
I知 disappointed in you.
Are you crying?
Do you think crying will solve the problem?
Be a man! Stop crying!
Let's go outside for some fresh air.
I知 okay.
I think I was wrong about you.
If you're not serious about this. then quit!
Can we have a moment alone?
Sure?
Eun-Chan. would you like to have a cup of coffee with me?
I知 okay. Go and talk to Mr. Choi.