(All characters, organizations, places, and events are fictional.)
But you see,
my heart...
has been screaming these days.
Because of you,
I've been losing it.
But I didn't do anything.
You?
Right, you didn't do anything.
I've been...
thinking this lately.
"What if..."
"you didn't..."
"like men?"
"Then..."
"could you have liked me instead?"
If only I weren't complicating things...
and my feelings for you weren't one-sided...
Maybe you also...
A Jin.
I know. I know I'm being stupid right now.
But...
I should get going.
What?
Hey.
(Episode 9)
Gosh, this is crazy.
My gosh!
You left your bag.
Hey, you left your bag.
Well... You left your bag.
This is so crazy.
You're here.
I heard you told Young Ae that there's someone you like.
Who is it?
What's the matter?
Is it someone you can't introduce to me?
- It's not like that, Dad. - Then bring her to me.
Let me meet her.
Dad. As you heard, it's just someone I like.
It's not like I'm trying to do something.
So you're not even serious about this person,
yet you said that to Young Ae?
You pathetic fool.
Why are you so anxious to marry me off?
You see, I'm still pretty young.
And I should be focusing on work.
Do you think I'm asking for too much?
I just want you to meet someone on your level...
and have a kid who takes after you.
That is my only wish.
But this is my life.
I should marry someone I can love for the rest of my life, right?
"That person is on my level,"
"so I should try to love her."
You know that feelings never develop that way.
Why do you think that it won't work?
It will surely work if you decide that it's something you want.
You haven't even tried...
I have.
I have tried.
- Tae Wan. - I do want to fall in love...
with someone you'll approve of,
but my heart can't do it.
So what am I supposed to do?
Do you...
really have...
feelings for someone?
Gosh, I feel like I'm dying.
My stomach...
(When a gay guy kisses a girl)
(Maybe some gay guys can be attracted to girls.)
(No way, he's not gay.)
(Figure out his sexual orientation first.)
(He's bisexual.)
What?
Is there a possibility that Jin Sung is not gay?
What's this?
How do I not have any ramyeon?
Seriously? I don't believe it.
My bag!
I must be crazy.
Seriously?
Come on, A Jin. Seriously...
Do I have to go back there?
What are you doing here? Don't you have to open soon?
You left this.
Oh, thank you.
I should get going then.
Right, okay.
Wait!
Did I...
do anything stupid by any chance?
Well, I...
must have been too drunk and don't remember.
I remember going to Bistro,
but nothing after that...
Look, I even left my bag there.
You didn't do anything stupid.
All right. That's a relief.
Go in.
Okay, bye.
(Jin Sung, I'm a fan. Thanks to you, I'll be able to find my true self.)
Meeting Director Nam Gyu Jang of "Sweet Munchies".
How did you come up with the idea for "Sweet Munchies"?
Did you know it would be popular?
Are there any funny stories related to the host's preference?
There's even a photoshoot.
Let's see...
Mr. Nam.
Hi.
What brings you here, Ms. Yoo?
You must really want to visit the broadcasting station.
We don't even have a meeting today.
I'm here for a meeting about "Changing You".
Oh, I see.
I thought you had other reasons.
Excuse me.
Yes, Mr. Han.
You're on the first floor?
Yes, I'll be right there.
Okay.
Make sure you do a good job with the editing.
Good luck.
Why aren't you being interviewed?
What?
He can just do it.
He said he'd do all of them by himself, didn't he?
Why are you giving him all the credit?
You know why.
Are you really not interested...
in Director Kang at all?
Then what about Mr. Kang?
- I can make it look casual... - Sung Eun,
I've gotten over my illusion.
It's about my feelings for Chef Park.
How?
I thought about...
what I love the most.
I easily found the answer.
What do you love the most?
Work.
24 hours isn't enough for work and love,
so don't worry about me.
Good luck with your meeting.
What am I going to do about her?
She must really be confused seeing how she's overreacting.
(Wishing you a bright future)
Take as many photos when the interview begins.
Got it.
That was a show I used to love.
We directed it.
I see.
I'm Director Lee Sang Young.
I had several interviews with K Daily 15 years ago.
They were in 1999, 2003...
and the last was in 2007.
I have several magazines at home.
That's before I even joined K Daily.
Before you joined?
I see.
Mr. Lee, we have to start my interview.
Of course.
As one of the older directors,
I am personally proud...
that shows like "Sweet Munchies" are stealing the spotlight.
There are no sexual boundaries...
and I believe our viewers...
have become that much mature.
Is that so?
Mr. Han, I reserved...
a meeting room just in case. Why don't you take a look?
- All right. - This way.
- Bye. - See you later.
Gyu Jang, good luck on your interview!
Thank you.
Maybe I should have said, "You'll see me again for sure."
No, I'm sure we'll meet again.
This is so uncomfortable.
Many people sent in their stories this time too.
If your story has been chosen, congratulations.
I hope the food I make today...
can comfort you.
Please wait for a moment.
Wait and see...
if I'll be able to help you...
solve your problem.
Did you expect "Sweet Munchies" to be this popular?
Honestly, I...
did expect this.
Why do you think it's so popular?
It's definitely because of Chef Park Jin Sung.
His way of sincerely comforting...
the people that send in their stories...
That's a skill he was born with.
I'm surprised the main director is saying Chef Park is the reason.
You seem modest.
It also seems as if you are quite fond of Chef Park.
Yes, you could emphasize that.
Here.
Someone I know...
is married and has children,
but came out later in his life.
It was a shock to everyone around him.
What do you think about Chef Park?
His is a better case.
He isn't married, nor does he have any children.
Then...
are you saying he did date women?
Yes, well...
From this side. Right.
What brings you here at this hour?
I'd rather ask you than torment myself over it.
- What? - You...
Why did you kiss me?
Did you feel sorry for me because I said I like you?
That's not it.
Then what is it?
You don't even like women.
So why did you do that?
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
This doesn't mean anything to you, does it?
I hate myself for being swayed by someone...
who can't even do anything about my feelings.
What are you doing, A Jin?
What?
A Jin.
Oh, my.
Well, it's so sunny.
Maybe I should do some workout.
I came up here...
to work out.
Should I wash my blankets too?
You didn't go to work today?
I did. And I'm going back.
Wait, A Jin.
What is it?
It's about "Changing You".
It's such a popular show.
I guess it'll be very hard to appear on the show as a model.
Well, I guess.
Why? You want to apply?
No.
I was just curious.
Okay.
You didn't go to work?
I did. Well...
I'm going back now.
I'll get going. Bye.
Did something happen between you two?
Nothing happened.
Are you sure?
Gosh, nothing happened.
I'm going to work.
Gosh...
Something definitely happened.
Forget the whole thing, A Jin.
Then it'll be like nothing ever happened.
Right?
A Jin.
You said you didn't remember anything.
It's not true, is it?
About...
what happened last night...
I'm sorry.
I'm not sure...
why I did such a thing.
Also,
I couldn't say anything...
about what you told me.
I'm really sorry.
So many people sent in their stories this time too.
If your story has been chosen, congratulations.
I hope the food I make today...
can comfort you.
Then let's get started.
I'm sure...
many people are wondering...
I'm having a late-night craving.
I'll prepare a dish quickly...
(To Jin Sung: I'm having a late-night craving.)
and try to solve the problem.
Among your suggestions,
I like the second one best.
- You do? - I think it'll be quite fun.
- You're here. - Hello.
Hello, Chef Park.
Hello.
How have you been?
Good.
Chef Park.
You two haven't seen each other for a while?
Well, I've been busy lately.
I can't visit Bistro as often.
That's too bad.
All right. Can we start our meeting now?
Sure.
Mr. Nam.
I wonder if we'll really end up going on a trip abroad.
If our viewer rating goes over 10 percent, we get a bonus.
If it goes over 15 percent, we're being sent on a trip abroad.
My hair...
Oh, hey. Isn't that Park Jin Sung?
Oh, you're right.
- Let's take a picture. - I have to go to the bathroom.
You guys go ahead.
- Okay. - Hey!
Hey, explain.
What are you doing here?
I'm auditioning for "Changing You".
Jin Woo.
I know what you're worried about.
But this is just an audition.
I don't know whether I'll pass or not,
so I didn't tell you.
You can't go on TV.
Jin Sung.
This is a huge opportunity for me.
I want to find out how good I am.
Still, you can't go on TV.
- Why not? - Don't you get it?
I can't give up on this because of you!
This is my life, and this is my chance.
- Jin Woo. - I won't get caught.
If people find out that I lied,
it'll affect you as well.
Either that...
or I can't even start anything.
It makes no difference to me.
I can't hide for the rest of my life because of your lie.
I have to go.
I have an interview.
(Lottery ticket)
Hi, guys.
Chef Park.
Hello.
Your show is doing great.
Are you getting more customers?
- Kind of. - I'll stop by soon...
and increase your sales big time.
- Okay, thanks. - Keep up the good work.
Go, "Sweet Munchies"!
Let's do this!
- Hello. - Oh, hi.
No one picked it up?
Is it because it has only five matches?
If I circle another number...
I didn't expect people to be so honest.
My gosh. Hi, Jin Woo.
It's so nice to see you here.
Hello.
While going through the applications,
I was so surprised when I spotted your name.
I guess both you and your brother are meant to work in showbiz. Right?
Well... Ms. Yoo.
The fact that Jin Sung and I are brothers...
I want to keep it a secret.
Okay, got it.
We'll definitely keep it confidential.
- Thank you. - Jin Woo.
Because I know Chef Park,
we were probably bound to cross paths again even in a work setting.
But you see,
I draw a clear line between my work and personal life.
Yes, of course.
I want to be acknowledged for my talents and skills.
Great.
- Come in. - Hello.
Then shall we begin the interview?
Sure.
Let's see what's in this footage.
What? That's Chef Park.
You didn't even give me a heads-up. What brings you by?
I couldn't get a hold of you, so I was worried.
Are you feeling under the weather?
No, I've just been busy with work.
You don't have a fever.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
Right, I haven't.
Did you make all this?
Of course.
Dig in.
Thanks.
- This looks great. - Eat up.
To tell you the truth, I recently...
fought with my dad.
And now that I'm older, it's not easy...
to rebel against him.
I'm glad I came by to see you.
What do you say?
Shall I do a little dance for you?
No, it's all right.
I'll just eat my food.
What's with that face?
Got something to say?
No, no. It's nothing.
Then what's wrong? You look like an anxious little puppy.
Well...
Mr. Lee.
What are you doing here with all the lights off?
Oh, you're still here?
Yes, I had to edit the show.
I see. All right, take it easy.
- Yes, you too. - Thanks.
Do you want one?
We probably need better snacks. What should we do?
Should I go pick up something? Or should we order in?
- No need. This is fine. - Really?
Why are you working so hard?
Because it's fun.
- You're having fun? - Yes.
The work itself is fun,
and I like the people I work with.
How are things going with Park Jin Sung?
Sorry?
Well, you know.
What do you think of him?
Well... Let me think.
I guess I'm grateful to him?
Not sure. I just...
I'm not sure if I can describe him in just one word,
but I could call him my savior.
He showed up...
at the perfect time and saved me...
when I was going through a rough patch.
A Jin.
Yes?
What's the matter, Mr. Lee?
Is something going on?
No, nothing's going on.
I just wanted to tell you that you should eat well.
Everything becomes pointless when you ruin your health.
Step by step
All right.
"Sweet Munchies"...
Nam Gyu Jang.
Look at that photo.
"Interview with Nam Gyu Jang".
What is this?
("Park Jin Sung Broke Many Ladies' Hearts")
What is happening here?
- Mr. Nam. - Yes?
What are all these articles?
You see, this is...
Do you want the show to fail? What is the matter with you?
Hey, how...
I didn't think this would happen.
They're intentionally trying to divert attention from the show.
The reporter obviously wrote about this because you said it.
What are you going to do now?
Answer me!
I don't know. Leave me alone.
Avoiding the problem won't help you solve it!
Quiet down.
Then why don't you call and ask them to take the articles down?
Then give me the reporter's contact information.
Come on!
But it's a fact.
I heard you met her too.
But the thing is, the article was written in a way...
that will make the readers think Chef Park is lying.
Well...
It's not like I made it up.
I don't know why you're getting so worked up about it.
Listen.
You need to read all these hate comments.
Had he wanted to avoid hate comments,
he should've never appeared on a TV show.
Besides, he came out on the show.
If you'd like to turn the tables,
tell Chef Park to do a one-on-one interview with me.
Do you have no code of ethics as a reporter?
You don't even care about ruining his reputation.
You have no interest in the truth.
You're only blinded by scandalous gossip.
And now you want to interview Chef Park?
I'll stop him even if he wanted to be interviewed.
Issue a correction...
and tell the truth...
or delete your article.
Or else I'll take legal action for defamation.
(Sweet Munchies)
(Comments)
(Roaches that make a bad influence on society)
(Don't make it look like the LGBT community is a victim.)
(Maybe he isn't gay. Then he'd be the biggest liar ever.)
(Chef Park Jin Sung)
The person you have reached is unavailable.
(Jerk)
I'll help you.
It's okay. I'll take care of it.
No.
(Disgusting, Jerk)
These are stories of the people that were comforted by you.
And these...
are stories of people that started a new life thanks to you.
Also...
You don't have to trouble yourself.
I don't deserve your consolation.
What are you talking about?
I'm being punished right now.
This situation...
I didn't expect this to happen.
When you make a choice,
you have to consider your options and weigh them.
Then you try to make the best choice or at least the second best.
That's what you're supposed to do.
But I wasn't thinking at all.
At that moment,
I just wanted to solve that problem.
That's what I did.
Why did he say that?
Jae Soo, could you...
meet Chef Park?
Me?
Hurting his feelings...
wouldn't do us any good.
Wait. Here.
It's the company credit card.
Take this and make sure...
Chef Park isn't sulking. Okay?
You have to be there for him to get over it.
Frankly, this happened...
because of your interview.
Why are you putting it on me?
Just go and comfort him.
Do you know how busy the main directors are?
I'm busy too. I don't have time to do this.
I feel too bad for Chef Park to go see him.
How dare you... Hey.
Have you forgotten that I'm keeping your secret?
Make sure you do a good job.
Go ahead.
- Why that... - Hey,
don't spend too much.
Company credit card.
Company credit card...
Why does our personal life have to become our weakness?
We're only hiding it to be more professional.
We didn't kill anyone. We aren't criminals.
Let's just be the bigger person.
Let's just tell everyone.
Really?
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Also, go tell Nam Gyu Jang...
to clean up after his own mess.
Make sure to tell him. Okay?
Or else I'm going to grab him by the throat and tell him myself.
Okay.
Stop it.
Seriously.
One more... I'll tell him.
All right.
He's dead now.
Come on.
There is something the "Sweet Munchies" team should know.
Can we meet up at Bistro later today?
Something smells delicious.
- Come on in. - Hi.
You can sit over there.
All right.
Hi.
- Mr. Kang. - Have a seat first.
There's even craft beer made by Park Jin Sung.
I'll pour you a drink first.
Sure.
Thank you.
- I'll pour you a glass. - Okay.
Nice.
That's enough.
I can pour you one.
- No, it's okay. - That's fine.
What's the occasion?
Craft beer... and what's this?
Since we haven't gotten together for a long time,
I especially made schweinshaxe for you.
Schweinshaxe?
Yes, the collagen in it is good for your skin.
You must take good care of your skin, Chef Park.
Well...
My skin is important.
Yes, of course.
Let's have a toast.
- Okay. - Of course.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
What is it, Sung Eun?
What is it that this team has to know?
Well...
We are the ones who asked you to come today.
"We"?
Who?
First,
since Chef Park cooked for us,
I'll tell you after we eat.
Eat up, A Jin.
Is there something that will make me upset today?
No, it's not like that.
- Why don't you eat while it's hot? - Okay.
I'll cut it for you.
Okay, thank you.
Thanks.
It looks so good.
- Would you like some, Ms. Yoo? - Yes, thank you.
Here, Ms. Yoo.
Thank you.
That's enough. Thank you.
It's delicious.
- Isn't it? - Yes, it is.
- You know how to eat this, right? - I can cut it myself.
All right.
- Ms. Yoo. - Yes?
Stop hesitating...
and tell us now.
The reason I wanted us to gather here today is...
It's okay.
We're actually...
date...
I'm sorry.
But we're closed.
Can't you open back up? We came all the way here.
With all the lights on, why can't you accept customers?
You want us to go back without getting any food?
Come on in.
Thanks.
What would you like to drink?
We'll have soju.
Go ahead and eat.
Okay.
Here's your soju.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
Here are your glasses.
There's nothing prepared,
- but I'll see what I can find. - Sure.
Unbelievable.
Here's your food.
- Enjoy. - Thanks.
My bad.
Oh, don't worry.
- I'll get you a new one. - Thanks.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Gosh.
What's with this food?
- Pardon? - Do you expect...
your customers to eat this?
I think it tastes good.
Try it.
Okay.
I think it tastes good.
What are you talking about?
I think I'm getting a rash.
I'm feeling sick.
Go away.
All right.
I'll prepare something else for you.
Forget it.
It'll be garbage anyway.
I'm sure any dish made with those hands...
will taste like this.
What do you mean?
Do you really want to tell the whole world you're gay?
Are you so proud...
that you're gay?
Think of how humiliating it would be for your parents.
Why do you have to go that far?
What did you just say? Are you done?
Stop making a scene.
Get out if you don't want to eat.
Who do you think you are?
Oh, I know.
- Are you his partner? - His partner?
- Are they partners? - Are you?
- You little... - Hey, you...
- Hey! - Stop!
- Let go! - Stop!
So this man started using violence...
first?
That's right.
I think my teeth are broken.
It's over for you now.
Just because you're a celebrity,
do you think you can beat someone to a pulp?
Who beat whom to a pulp?
You guys picked a fight first.
Do you know how much damage you caused?
She's right, Detective.
All this man did is...
punch him in the face once.
It was to stop them from making a scene.
How about you guys just make up?
"Make up"?
We're the victims here!
Gosh, you're making that up.
You picked the wrong people.
I'll tell my journalist friend what you've done...
and make sure your show comes to an end.
Be prepared.
My goodness.
It all happened because of me,
so I apologize.
I'm...
really sorry.
- You don't have to do this. - Jin Sung.
Your opinion...
about homosexuality...
is your personal choice,
so I think it should be respected.
That's why I can't blame you for hating me.
You have the freedom to do so.
But...
just because I'm gay...
doesn't mean I have to put up with...
being called dirty and disgusting...
for no reason.
What I wear, what I do,
and what kind of person I should be...
is up to me to decide because it's my life.
It's none of your business, right?
That's why...
I'm not going to settle.
I'll keep fighting no matter what.
So please go on with it.
No matter how hard I try,
I can't understand...
why I should be treated this way...
by those people.
- Sweetheart, are you okay? - What?
- Your nose is bleeding. - My nose?
- Yes. - Gosh, my nose is bleeding.
Gosh!
Sweetheart, are you okay?
Sweetheart, are you okay too?
What about you, sweetheart?
Wait.
We're dating.
I love this woman.
Are you okay, sweetheart?
What? Yes.
What?
Sung Eun.
Are you happy? Are you?
How could you hide it from me so perfectly?
I didn't mean to hide it. I just couldn't find the right moment.
She's right. Sung Eun wanted to...
What? "Sung Eun"?
Goodness, unbelievable.
You two clean this up.
She wanted to tell you from the beginning.
It's been killing her that she can't tell you.
He's right.
When I went to your place after our first episode aired,
I couldn't tell you...
because the thief got caught, and you left with Jin Sung.
Today, I was really going to tell you,
but I couldn't because of those jerks.
Still, you two announced it at the police station.
It was...
very cool.
Thank you.
By the way, how long has it been going on?
Did it start...
on the beach?
Gosh, you've been fooling us all? I can't believe it.
Congratulations, you two.
Thank you.
You say you've been waiting for the right moment,
but I'm still disappointed.
Come on. I'm sorry.
From now on, there will be no secrets between us.
Whatever!
Gosh, I can't believe you two.
What I wear, what I do,
and what kind of person I should be...
is up to me to decide because it's my life.
It's none of your business, right?
You don't have a fever.
You don't even know what you like?
- Come here. - No, wait.
- Come on. - Wait a second.
It's so hot.
Did the tteokbokki taste good?
Yes.
If you want to be loved,
you should tell the person...
about the way you feel.
- Come on, Jun Su. - Goodness.
- What about Jae Won? - Oh, no.
Gosh, Seung Jae is the worst.
- Goodness. - Are you serious?
- Hey. - Hey, I'm off.
Hey, get back here.
- You're studying again? - Get back here!
Gosh, stop studying.
- That tickles. - Let's play.
- I was so curious. - I want this one.
- Gosh. - This is so cool.
- Look at this. - Hey, the class will begin soon.
- Gosh. - Okay, all right.
Hey! Just one last time.
- What about the class? - Gosh, hey!
- We can't do that. - Hey!
- Did your heart skip a beat? - Come on!
- Hey, come on. - Gosh, hurry.
- Hurry! - I like you a lot.
Hurry! Move it.
- Come on. - Hurry up!
(I like you a lot.)
Hey.
It's not closing time yet, is it?
Tae Wan.
Did I catch you at the wrong time again?
I came to talk to you about something.
Well, all right.
Take a seat.
What's that? Is that booze?
Yes.
So what did you want to talk to me about?
Have you ever tried absinthe?
No.
Have some with me.
Sure.
Here.
By the way, what's gotten into you?
You're drinking this hard liquor?
My gosh, 55 percent alcohol by volume?
I heard it used to go up to 75 percent.
Really?
What do you think?
Because we put in sugar,
it tastes pretty sweet at first.
But...
there's a bit of a musty aftertaste.
Do you know...
that it used to be called the devil's favorite?
Oh, really? Why?
Hey, what's going on?
What is it that you want to talk about? Why so serious?
The poet, Arthur Rimbaud,
drank absinthe when he was confessing his feelings...
to a man he was in love with.
I never thought...
I'd see the day when I could...
drink this.
Back in high school,
I witnessed firsthand...
what happened to one of my classmates...
after he came out.
Tae Wan.
There's something...
I have to tell you.
That's when I decided...
that I should never let anyone find out.
You know,
what you said about lobsters...
That's like me.
As my shell hardened,
the weakness inside me...
started to torture me to the point...
that I couldn't even tell who I was anymore.
That's why I couldn't tell anyone.
I just kept it all to myself...
and lived in hiding.
Tae Wan.
I didn't think I'd end up telling you this in this way, but...
I'm actually...
I'm gay.
And I'm in love with you.
(We thank Jang Hyun Sung for his guest appearance.)
(Sweet Munchies)
Tae Wan, do you have some time later?
Do you think we can produce Season Two?
No, we can't do that.
Did you think producing a TV show was a joke?
What responsibility?
I'm not interested in other people's private matters.
"Private matters"?
- You see, I... - That's enough.
I don't think I need to hear more.
Both A Jin and Tae Wan...
It's all my fault.
- Isn't that Park Jin Sung? - Where?
I'm happy when I'm with that person.
It was love at first sight.
Mr. Kang, I think things will work out...
if you don't give up.