(Line Lover)
(Power Off)
Those jerks.
It sure is annoying for a woman to drink alone.
(22 missed calls from Line Lover)
Darn it.
(Sunwoo Sun)
Sun, this is a surprise.
Have you heard from Ms. Lee?
Seo Yeon? No. Why?
I can't reach her. Thanks anyway.
That was odd. Did something happen?
Dae Young, I can't believe it.
You called when I just needed a friend to drink with.
Where are you?
You drank this much without any food?
Hello there, Koo Dae Young.
It's typical of the famous food blogger...
to mention food above anything.
What's with the luggage?
I thought you were staying with a friend. Did you leave?
It just happened that way.
Sun called to ask if I've been in touch with you.
He seemed worried, so I should call him back.
I'll do it, so don't worry about it.
You won't spend the night here, so where will you go?
There's always a sauna or a motel.
It's too dangerous for a woman to be alone in those places.
Come back to my house. I'll stay somewhere else.
Forget it. I'd feel too guilty to go there.
- What's with the sudden guilt? - Just because.
I can't do that to you, that's all.
This isn't like you at all.
Have you suddenly matured?
I'll sleep at a sauna, so stay at my place.
I wouldn't mind the hot steam.
You've been like this since college.
I remember how you used to like the sauna like an old man.
If you go back to those days, don't be my friend.
That'll be a mistake.
What does that mean?
No matter who makes the choice,
I'm always considered as a wrong one.
Alfred D'Souza once said,
"Dance as though no one is watching you."
"Love as though you've never been hurt before."
"Sing as though no one can hear you."
"Work as though you don't need any money."
"Live as though today is the last day of your life."
Ji Woo is the prettiest when she cries.
Don't you think so?
She's not pretty at all.
I just can't understand.
How can you see her as a woman?
Have you gone blind or what?
What's so wrong about her?
She's nice and cute.
She's witty and fun to talk with as well.
And...
she's prettier the more I see her.
What is it now? Do you like her too?
- What? - He doesn't like her.
You're flattering Byeong Sam, aren't you?
Is that right?
Byeong Sam, I think she's pretty too.
I think she's pretty enough to be your crush.
What, I like her?
What is it?
Nothing. I thought I saw something wrong.
Guys, aren't you hungry? Let's eat.
Really?
Good job.
(August, 2005)
What about Jin Seok and Byeong Sam?
They said they weren't hungry. What should we order?
You need to have seaweed soup and spicy chicken at a sauna.
And roasted eggs too.
That should be enough. Right, Dae Young?
- Dae Young. - What?
You're fine with the menu, right?
Yes, fine.
What's wrong with you? You seem lost since a while ago.
Well, that's...
I'm surprised that you aren't using your dialect anymore.
Girls can fix their dialects quickly.
I start talking in my dialect again if I go to Busan.
Excuse me.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
What's this random combination?
It's the charm of a sauna.
Just its smell is spicy already.
Why is spicy food so trendy these days?
My girlfriend wants to have spicy food too whenever we go on a date.
Eating spicy food releases your stress.
The tougher people's lives get, the spicier the food gets.
Have the ones at the bottom first. They'll get burnt otherwise.
- It's hot. - No.
The seaweed soup won't taste good if you drink the sweet sikhye now.
If it's spicy,
have this roasted egg.
Eat this way, and when you get thirsty,
slurp some seaweed soup, and the spiciness will disappear.
That's like you. Most people soothe the spiciness with drinks,
but you soothe it with roasted eggs.
You're the food master indeed.
It's spicy.
It's really spicy.
Smells nice.
It's hot.
It's delicious.
With some leaves...
It's good.
It's less spicy.
Gosh, I'm sweating.
Nice.
It's seriously hot.
It's spicy, but it's delicious.
Right.
You're eating well.
It's the meat.
Dae Young, here.
Were you that hungry?
Look at how he's going only for the spicy chicken.
Don't you know it's an etiquette to take turns...
while having the main menu?
Here.
Don't exaggerate.
We didn't order it.
It's from the guys over there.
What? No, thank you. We won't have it.
I did as I was told, so give me the money...
for the sikhye and the errand.
Okay.
What are you doing, Walking Bank?
Wait.
Let's try it on the girls over on that side this time.
I said I won't.
I mean, this is enough. You've gotten rejected many times already.
Hey, until when will you express your feelings to Ji Woo?
You should date a girl before joining the military.
Don't you want to date?
See? You want to have a girlfriend too.
Do you want to get a girlfriend?
Where are the other two?
I don't know.
What did you two do?
She said eyebrow tattoos...
would make us look like Song Seung Hun.
She said she'd give us celebrity eyebrows that women like.
You do look like a celebrity.
Shin-chan, not Song Seung Hun.
Do his dance.
I said no, didn't I?
We can't let our eyebrows touch anything yet.
Hey. Be careful.
It's cute.
Watch my eyebrows. Hey.
A beer, please.
It's on me.
How old are you?
Does age matter with these looks?
No.
Hey.
You're still the same. Fishing for attention.
You saw other guys while you dated me.
When did we date?
We just met up a few times because you begged.
You're still the same too. A loser.
You'd need to go around dating all sorts of men.
You can't live without one.
You hung out with a flock of them since middle school.
Your classmate said so.
She said your mom cheated with a young guy and got divorced.
It must be in your blood.
How dare you?
Come here.
(A woman's skin is reborn.)
You were a mistake.
Mom.
Don't call me that.
Whose fault is it that I'm like this?
I used to be more famous than her.
But now she's a star.
If it hadn't been for you, I'd be right there.
This is all your fault.
If I hadn't had you,
I wouldn't have gotten married.
I should've gotten rid of you then.
You were the mistake that ruined my life.
You were a mistake.
Mom.
I miss you.
I want to see you right now.
Who is it so early in the morning?
Who is it?
Girls.
Gosh, I'm tired.
Take this.
What about the shop?
Mom.
My gosh.
You wanted to see me right away so I came over.
I missed the last train so I took the late-night bus.
What's that on your face? Is that a scratch?
What happened?
You never came to my high school...
for career counseling saying...
you had to watch the store.
What if you end up with a scar on your pretty face?
Did you put on some ointment?
Yes. It's just a scratch.
It'll heal as soon as I have your kimchi sujebi.
Cook right now.
Right now?
Kimchi sujebi at the crack of dawn?
You saying you're hungry is music to my ears.
I knew it and brought all the ingredients.
- Perfect. - Let's see.
It's too early for this.
The soup's boiling. Bring the dough.
Mom, aren't I good at this?
There.
You're better at this than I am.
I always do the cleaning up.
- Ji Woo. - What?
Why are you snappy?
Invite the next door boy over.
Okay.
Dae Young.
You have a great sense of smell.
Did you smell the cooking from our place?
My mom came over early and made kimchi sujebi.
Join us.
Kimchi sujebi for breakfast?
I have a lecture.
What?
See you on campus.
Where's the boy?
He has a lecture.
"I'm so sad," is written all over your face.
It's not like that.
When will you leave?
On the evening train.
Can't you go tomorrow?
I want to spend a lot of time with you,
but I have a reservation I can't cancel.
Sorry.
Then spend time with me until then.
- Shall I? - Yes.
Let's go out after this.
- That's hot. - It's still hot.
- Slow down. - Okay.
Slowly. Blow on this too.
You're the best.
Dae Young.
I called you. Did you not see it?
What? No.
Are you signing up for lectures?
I called to ask if you were going to...
take the semester off or not.
Right.
You're going to take Photography?
I'll take that too.
I won't sign up for that.
See you.
- Aren't you hot? - No.
I want to stay close to you.
Let's do that.
Come along.
I've never done this before.
Really? I'm your first? Perfect.
I'd have put on some makeup if I'd known.
Hang on.
Mom.
Ma'am, you look sexy today.
- Do I? - Yes.
Come on.
Let me see. Okay, you're good.
Here we go in 1, 2, 3.
Let's make a heart.
1, 2, 3.
You look nice.
(Seo Yeon and Mom)
- Ta-da. - I wouldn't have tried this...
had it not been for you.
It sure is worth raising a daughter.
Mom, why are your hands so rough?
Making food all the time will do that to them.
Mom, let's go.
It must be your first time clipping cuticles.
It is.
I honestly don't need this.
What good will it do when I cook all day?
Mom, you're not someone who cooks side dishes all day.
- You're a woman. - That's right.
Your daughter has a pretty face but also a kind heart.
Come to think of it, I think she gets her looks from you.
Really? In what way do we look alike?
Sorry? Well, your eyes make the same shape when you smile.
It's a mean thing to say to her...
when I have wrinkles around my eyes.
I'm ecstatic to hear it.
Can we get matching colors?
French tips in shade three of coral pink.
Also, add some fine glitters on top.
I get to taste luxury thanks to you.
You have made raising a daughter worthwhile.
Formally applying for a leave of absence...
makes the enlistment all so real.
Stop it already. One might think you're on death row.
You jerk. While you're dozing off in class,
we might pass out on the military training ground.
While you have fried chicken delivered to your house,
we'll have to eat snacks while hiding in the bathroom.
You won't know that until you get there.
Three of my brothers have already enlisted.
You don't get how we feel because you're not going yet.
Don't you agree?
He's right. You're only saying that because you still have time.
Just know that you'll be enlisting soon though.
Join as a private when I make sergeant.
I'll make your life miserable.
Okay, fine. I get it!
I'll buy beer. How about that?
What are you guys doing here?
To request time off school. What about you?
I'm here for the in-school, part-time job.
Dae Young's buying beer. Would you like to join us?
- Sure thing. - Right.
I forgot that my shift started early today. I'm sorry.
Unbelievable.
He just lied to us to save a few bucks.
Mom, can't you stay?
Stay for at least one more day.
I'll come again when I can.
Don't you let this fall off then.
Don't worry. I won't.
Is there somewhere I can buy water? I'm a little thirsty.
I'll get you some.
She never moves when I ask her to do something.
Be nicer to her, and stop being so mean.
When was I mean? You always take her side...
and you do whatever she asks.
Are you being extra nice because she's his daughter?
You don't know how bad I feel...
to see you act this way.
It's not like that at all.
Seo Yeon's not like you.
She had to suffer at an age when she needed her mother the most.
I feel bad for her whenever I think about it.
All right?
Mom, your train's nearly here!
All right. I'll get going.
Don't skip your meals and don't argue with each other.
See you.
- Have a safe trip home. - Bye!
- Bye, Mom! - Get going already.
I'm meeting some friends, so I'll see you at home.
I won't sign up for that. See you.
I forgot that my shift started early today. I'm sorry.
Unbelievable. He just lied to us to save a few bucks.
Hi, Ji Woo.
Hi, Byeong Sam.
Shoot. Just shoot!
Pass the ball!
- It's not like you'll score. - Isn't Dae Young home?
His shift must've been tiring. He went to the sauna.
We're meeting him there later.
Why can't you score?
- Really? - You had the ball!
What? Ji Woo did it so easily.
Dae Young.
You're here too?
Yes, I'd argue with Seo Yeon if I stayed home anyway,
and that'd only make it hotter.
It's refreshing to sweat it out at a sauna.
- It's best in the summer. - Well, have fun.
Nice.
- Byeong Sam, here you go. - Thanks.
- Let's share. - No thanks.
Let's share.
Fine.
Close the door. We're losing the heat.
I'm sorry.
- I can't believe how hot it's been. - I know.
I know.
(La La Land Sauna)
Unbelievable.
Oh, gosh. How did I get here?
I'm sorry. I move around a lot while I sleep.
You always ask for Ji Woo when you see me.
Why did you do that? Don't you want her to go on a date?
No, I don't.
- Come on. - What?
Arms.
Dae Young.
Are you mad at me?
- What? - Back at the sauna,
did I hit you while I was sleeping?
Is it because I ate the last piece...
of that spicy chicken dish?
That's not it.
Then what is it?
What's going on?
Why have you...
been avoiding me?
Don't cry.
I'm not mad.
It's just that I feel down.
I think I...
(Mom)
Well...
Hi, Mom.
What?
Did his father's business go under completely?
It seems like his family's properties are being seized too.
I guess it did.
He might be dropping out of school too,
seeing how he's moving out from this house.
Poor Dae Young.
I know.
Gosh, let's be good to him until he joins the military.
I thought you were moving. I guess you haven't yet.
- Where's Dae Young? - He went to work.
Did you bring that for him?
You brought it anyway, so can't I have it instead?
I had a drink last night, and I'm having a bad hangover.
What are you doing?
What is wrong with you? Are you his wife?
Is he cheating on you or what?
What right do you have?
And you? What right do you have to use him?
- What? - I'd understand...
if you were doing this because you like him as a man.
But you're not.
You're wrong. I like him as a man.
No, if you liked him as a man,
you wouldn't be able to talk about his hurtful past to me that easily.
You're just using him to hurt me.
So you don't think of him even as a friend.
Mr. Sunwoo, you've gotten a lot drawn.
- The work must be hard for you. - Not at all.
What is it that you want to say?
You know about our new overseas division, right?
The upper management seems to plan on supporting that division.
They want to shift the funds for food business to the new division.
Speaking of which,
the project which you're working on right now...
will likely be put to an end.
What?
What are you talking about?
Didn't you hear?
You don't have to come to this office anymore.
You look like you're too happy to believe it's real.
Then again, it's a sudden promotion, indeed.
Congratulations once again anyway...
for being promoted to a branch manager.
Your new office is the branch in Sangam from now on.
When should I start going there?
The headquarters will contact you to negotiate on the salary.
You'll find out then.
They don't know about your other job yet,
so make sure you settle it.
Okay.
Seo Yeon.
I owe you a favor.
Fortunately, I've found a place to stay.
Thank you for yesterday.
And sorry.
I won't be using you from now on.
Ji Woo brought abalone porridge for you,
but I ate it.
Let's eat.
- You left work early. - Yes.
Seo Yeon said she enjoyed the porridge.
Seo Yeon was at my place because...
It's okay. I know.
Did she tell you?
That her business went under?
- What? - Didn't she tell you?
What do you know then?
Well, I just...
She had to move out suddenly from her friend's house,
and she had nowhere else to go.
I didn't want her to stay at a motel or a sauna alone,
so I told her to stay here.
Fortunately, she seems to have found a place to stay.
When I came home from work, she was gone already.
Hello?
Okay, I'll visit the headquarters tomorrow.
The headquarters?
Are you being summoned because of having two jobs?
No, I think I'll be appointed to a branch manager.
They want to negotiate my salary tomorrow.
Branch manager?
Doesn't that mean you've been promoted? Congratulations.
Thanks.
- Let's go. - Where?
My friend is getting promoted, so I shouldn't stay still.
Let me treat you.
I'm the one who got promoted, so why would you treat me?
It's on me.
Let's go, Peanut. I'll treat you to a big one today.
This is the best meal to rejuvenate yourself.
Do you know lamb meat is good for invigorating your health?
What?
That's like asking Messi whether he knows soccer...
or asking Kim Yeon Koung whether she knows volleyball.
- What? - Hey, food master.
Don't underestimate the power blogger.
Lamb meat has a long history as a food ingredient.
It's popular and isn't prohibited by any religion.
It's the true king of meat.
It's better to have it slightly undercooked unlike this...
since it'll be tenderer and better.
- Try some. - Thank you for the food.
It's good.
It's delicious.
Cheers.
It's delicious.
Good, good.
Let me change the grills for you.
If you grill skewers one by one,
the juice comes out from the meat along with the grease.
If you grill them together at once like this,
the meat pieces are gathered side by side...
which will minimize the juice from coming out.
Here, they're ready.
Have some first.
Gosh, it's hot.
Gosh.
It's perfectly cooked.
It's good.
Some chili.
It's tasty.
- Is it? Have some more. - Okay.
Lovely.
Can we have some noodles?
Enjoy.
Thank you.
It looks really hot.
It's delicious.
It's nice and chewy.
It's good. Really good.
I enjoyed that.
That was good.
Mr. Koo Dae Young?
Yes, that's me.
- This is for you. - I didn't order anything.
(Muraeok chogyetang)
I think we can pack and send one portion like this.
Let me know.
The Mukho Port chogyetang restaurant?
Yes. Does this mean he'll accept my offer?
Yes.
One would think you won the lottery.
I put a lot of effort into convincing him,
so it's like winning the lottery.
Though I'm no longer on the project now.
What do you mean?
Now that I got promoted,
my company wants me to quit the other job.
They would, of course.
Did you tell Sun?
Not yet. I'll tell him tomorrow.
(100,000 dollars)
The 200,000 you asked for.
Will you live with me now?
I have to pay...
my own daughter to live with me?
Won't you leave me an inheritance?
Consider it an early withdrawal.
Don't complain.
You're so nasty.
What's that for?
Are those diet pills? Or something for your skin?
It's for depression.
I can't survive without them now.
Why do you think I asked someone as selfish as you...
to live with me although you may be...
my own daughter?
When did you start taking them?
Is it very bad?
Mr. Sunwoo, I'm reporting for work.
If there's nothing I can do for you, can I wait in my office?
Yes, you...
Mr. Sunwoo, you have a call.
Won't you take it?
I think it's from me.
(Lee Seo Yeon)
Where are you and why are you ignoring my calls?
Do you know how many times I called?
Let's meet up. Talk face-to-face.
Fine. When shall we meet?
Professor Kim was on the cover of the magazine.
Isn't that a rat?
Shouldn't you go to bed? Do you feel unwell?
I can't sleep.
Stop drinking.
You can't drink when you're on medication.
How am I to survive...
the long night without alcohol?
You don't know how insomnia...
turns you crazy, do you?
How did I end up like this?
What's wrong with you?
You do everything you want.
What makes you think...
I do everything I want?
When I was in college, I modeled for magazines.
When he found out I was pregnant,
your dad pleaded and begged me to marry him.
If I hadn't ended up with you,
I'd have become a successful model.
Not that again. Will you stop it?
I can't.
I gave up so much because I had you and raised you.
Can't you even listen to me grumble?
Is this why you wanted to live with me?
Why? You didn't kill me before I was born,
so you want to kill me now?
What? I gave birth to you...
and that's all you can say?
I should've listened to...
everyone else and aborted you.
Then maybe my life wouldn't have turned out like this.
You were a mistake.
What?
The team's disbanding?
Yes. The company decided to...
disband Product Development.
We're responsible for the breach of contract,
so you won't pay a fine.
And you needn't return your fee.
Forget about that. It's a waste of effort.
Muraeok just approved.
The down payment is enough to cover the hard work you did.
It's not about the money.
Are you okay with this?
Don't you feel robbed? It was a great idea.
This happens all the time within a company.
It's a pity but it can't be helped.
I have an appointment, so please excuse me.
Why is he acting like he's distracted?
Where have you been?
Please come back home. My cousin's gone.
It's the 200,000 dollars that I owe you.
Where did you get this?
Don't tell me you went to a loan shark or worse.
I didn't, but even if I did,
that is none of your concern.
- What? - Why did you pay back my debt?
Do you perhaps fancy me?
It's not like that.
My cousin called daily and talked smack about you.
I mean...
She kept on bothering me regarding your debt.
No, you're right.
I do like you.
No, you're right.
I do like you.
We're not compatible.
A ballpoint pen cap won't fit on a fountain pen.
I know that you don't think much of me.
I'll wait.
No, I'll try harder so that you'll like me.
Gosh, you're childish.
You can't take the hint.
My goodness.
You'd need to go around dating all sorts of men.
You can't live without one.
She said your mom cheated with a young guy and got divorced.
It must be in your blood.
Who is it?
Who could that be?
I'd like to crash here.
Don't you want me to?
Should I stay with Dae Young?
Did she tell you?
That her business went under?
No, stay here.
Not there. Here.
My back hurts too much to sleep on the floor.
Are you busy?
Didn't you hear?
- The team was dissolved. - So I heard.
Still, I couldn't let the project get shelved like this.
I'm here to speak to Mr. Sunwoo.
He took some time off starting today.
I'm guessing that he needs time to get over the team's disbandment.
He's been unreachable.
I see.
The others must have already moved out.
- That was fast. - This happens all the time.
I volunteered to clean up...
and destroy any needless files.
Are you discarding all of these?
We don't need them anymore.
Then can I take what I worked on?
Sure, go ahead.
I'm taking the files that I worked on.
We're not compatible.
A ballpoint pen cap won't fit on a fountain pen.
I'll wait.
No, I'll try harder so that you'll like me.
Gosh, you're childish. You can't take the hint.
- If age is the issue... - I'm a divorcee.
I'm not a woman that someone of your caliber should date.
So don't make the wrong choice.
You'll only regret it.
I never lifted a finger back in the day.
I guess I'm being punished for it now.
Are you kidding me? So much for Ms. Neat Freak.
That's the same as lost money.
I guess it won't matter if I took it.
I'm really sorry. I know it wasn't an easy decision.
(Personnel Appointment Notice)
Here's the contract for your salary package.
You can sign at the bottom.
(Salary Package Agreement)
What? Did she leave mid-cleaning?
She shouldn't make such a mess.
(Dallae Nursing Hospital)
Mom.
Sorry.
Are you out for a walk?
Yes. Seeing that huge smile on your face, I guess...
you're finally the branch manager now.
Congratulations. Does the promotion feel real now?
No. I quit.
What?
I'm really sorry. I know it wasn't an easy decision.
I did.
I beg of you.
You can't work with CQ Food now,
but I don't want to give up. I really want to do this.
Please give me some time.
Here's the contract for your salary package.
You can sign at the bottom.
(Salary Package Agreement)
(Koo Dae Young)
I think...
I have to resign.
I'm going to do what makes me happy.
(Let's Eat 3)
When did you gather all these people?
Why do that for Dae Young when you aren't his girlfriend?
- Dae Young. - Dae Young.
It's the last shot. Score for us!
Dae Young. Goodbye.
- We'll follow soon. - Cheer up, you punk.
How will I manage without your commentaries?
Start with the duck breast. Then the legs.
Dae Young. If it's too spicy, drink the soup.
Do you think this is what Dae Young wants?
- Shall we go out for some air? - What?
Let's do what I want before I enlist.
What you want to do?
- Hello, Peanut. - "Peanut"?
Someone other than me calls you that?
Is it...
I suddenly realized.
- Mom. - Sorry.
You can never fill in the empty space of a loved one.
Is there a problem?
- Will you do business with me? - Of course.
Fine. Order everything you want.
When you want to do something, don't wait too long.
You never know what will happen or when.
I can't make the wrong decision based on an infatuation.
- Belly hair. - No way.
I saw a gay couple dressed identically.
I'm visiting Seo Yeon at the hospital.
Seo Yeon's hospitalized?
What happened? I'm a nurse here.
You left our demented mom in a nursing hospital?
How dare you say that?
Do you think you were as shocked as Ji Woo was?
Do you have the right to blame her?