[theme music playing]
LOVE NEXT DOOR
[Seung-hyo] Did the materials arrive today?
Yes, the insulation materials came in.
We're installing them now.
-I'll check it since I'm here. -Sure.
[phone vibrating]
SEOK-RYU
-[loud bang] -[people clamoring]
[Seung-hyo] They say those who survive near-death experiences
often have similar experiences.
[mellow music playing]
Hi, what's your name?
[Seung-hyo] In that fleeting moment,
their life flashes before their eyes.
It happened to me too.
You did great!
Great job!
You can have this.
[Seok-ryu] Lock your door again,
and I'll break it down.
-Seok-ryu? -Choisseung?
[crying]
[exclaims]
My gosh!
[Seung-hyo] I…
like you.
[Seok-ryu] You're being too hasty. You could get really hurt.
Grab my hand, and let's go slow.
[mellow music continues playing]
[Seung-hyo] And…
in every scene in my life,
Seok-ryu was there.
-[groans] -[thuds]
[groaning]
[grunting]
[groaning]
[breathing heavily]
[Seok-ryu] A stone finish?
That's like a solid piece of rock!
A second later, and you would've been really hurt.
Now that I think about it, your surroundings aren't safe at all.
Rebar, brick, glass, and nails.
It's too dangerous.
Do you have to keep being an architect?
[phone vibrating]
I'm sure you do. You love it, so how could you quit?
Still, be careful. Wear your helmet and put on some armor or something.
Jeez, it's making me so worried.
Why aren't you coming? What are you doing?
-You got third place. -What?
You won an award for a cooking competition.
What are you talking about?
I never entered a contest, so how could I win?
I entered for you.
HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST
Mr. Choi?
[both chuckling]
[pleasant music playing]
We normally don't allow takeout, but I made an exception for you.
-To whoever it is, deliver it quick. -Thank you.
-But what's this poster? -[chef] Oh, that.
We run cooking classes here too.
I posted it for our students.
Today's the last day, so I was going to take it down.
HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST
INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST, PAT THE CHICKEN BREAST DRY
[keyboard clacking]
SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
BAE SEOK-RYU
[Seung-hyo] So what do you plan on making?
Broccoli and chicken risotto!
BROC-CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKEN RISOTTO
I'm sorry I entered it without your permission.
So I won an award?
Yeah, you came in third.
Show me.
[pleasant music continues playing]
THIRD PLACE BAE SEOK-RYU
It was held by the Korean Vegetable Association.
It's a small contest.
Anyone could enter online.
I just thought your food was so good, so I thought it wouldn't hurt.
This is so annoying.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that.
I'm so happy that I'm annoyed.
-What? -[scoffs]
I've come in first for so many things before.
But I've never been so happy to place third in this random contest.
Really? Seriously?
Yeah.
I want to cook so badly,
but no one will take me, and I have no place to go.
I said I wouldn't care about what others thought,
but it was hard to do.
I thought, "Why am I like this?" And I was feeling hopeless.
But this feels like the heavens have given me permission to keep trying.
That's a relief.
I thought you'd check to see who came in first and second first.
Who was first? Let me see. What's their dish?
"Lee Su-a. Spring root vegetables and five-grain nutritious rice."
It's not that innovative or anything.
SWEET LOVE
It's kind of traditional. Let me see again.
[Seung-hyo] You sure you're happy about coming in third?
[sighs softly] You scared me.
Why are you standing here like this?
Mr. Kang is off-limits.
Hey, if you're going to date him, do it after I die, okay?
And just so you know, I'm going to live until I'm 100.
Then, we'll be over 70.
"We"?
Did you just say "we"?
[Mo-eum] Mom!
If you want to live a long life, stop eating stuff like this.
This is all because of you!
I can't take it out on you, so I'm eating my stress instead!
-Yes, all right. Okay. -[Jae-suk] Hey.
-Hey! -[Mo-eum] Yes, I understand.
-Hey, can't you hear what I'm saying? -[exclaims]
Hey! You can never date him! I don't care if the sky falls!
Don't you even dream about it!
[dog barks distantly]
Even with a smooth path in life, it's full of hardship.
Why would you bear kindling and walk straight into the fire?
[door opens]
Mrs. Do!
[exclaims]
Mrs. Do, I ate the snacks you gave me yesterday
and brushed my teeth really well.
[exclaims]
-Really? -[Yeon-du] Yes.
And I smiled a lot.
I smiled at my friends and my teacher.
Oh, I smiled at my dad too.
[pleasant music playing]
I'm sure the bugs making me sad are gone now.
You'll be late for school. You should go, Yeon-du.
[door slams]
[babysitter] Yeon-du, let's go.
Let's go.
And we're off.
[speaking indistinctly]
[exhales]
[Dan-ho] I know she's too good for me.
I know you'll worry too.
So I tried all I could to cut ties with her…
but I don't think I can anymore.
[slow music playing]
Dan-ho.
Hey, go inside.
[Mo-eum] Why? Why are you locking me in? Wait!
-Dan-ho! -Please go inside.
I think that'll be best for tonight.
You said you'd take me.
You said you couldn't quit me.
Okay?
-[Jae-suk] Go inside. -Wait.
You said it yourself!
[Jae-suk] Go inside! Now!
[door closes]
I'm sorry for startling you.
I'll explain how everything happened--
I don't want to know.
-Sorry? -I don't need to know.
And it won't change anything if I did know.
Mo-eum has always been like this since she was a kid.
She can't ignore anything that looks pitiful.
[slow music continues playing]
If she was on her way to buy toys
and saw an old lady in the street selling vegetables,
she'd buy all her vegetables instead.
Community Chest. Christmas seals.
She'd spend all her money on those things for her class.
That's probably the reason.
She loves Yeon-du.
And she pitied seeing you raise a child alone.
So shouldn't you have tried to keep your composure?
Just because she acts that way doesn't mean you should go along with her.
You have a child.
-Mother-- -Don't call me that!
I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said.
I hope we don't have any more embarrassing moments as neighbors.
[car starts]
It's all set. Go!
It's hot, isn't it?
[grunts]
Why did you have to come in the summer?
I know, right?
[man] So, how's the work?
I guess it's tough enough yet.
I thought it'd take my mind off it.
[man] What?
-Nothing. Another truck is coming in. -[horn honks]
[man] They don't give us a chance to breathe.
Hey, go to the back!
Here, take it. Your award.
Gosh, this is heavier than I thought it'd be.
That's what the weight of an award is.
Is your hand okay though? How long do you need the cast for?
I can take it off now. I just tweaked it.
That's a relief. This hand has so many things to do.
What are you doing?
Maybe it was winning the award, but we're getting tons of requests.
We're going to get super busy.
That's not good. I wanted to decrease my workload.
What are you saying? We need to strike while the iron's hot.
We're going to soar to the top.
-I'm going to get married. -What? What did you say?
I'm going to get married.
Wait. With who?
-With Seok-ryu. -Seok-ryu?
-Hey, your girlfriend was Seok-ryu? -Act like you don't know.
[gasps]
Holy cow! But how can this happen?
You're childhood friends.
You're like family.
-You can't do that. -Myeong-u, be quiet and sit.
-I mean… -Sit down.
Holy cow!
-So… -Yeah?
-The thing is… -Yeah?
Like this. Ta-da.
[sighs softly]
[gasps]
I have to propose.
Do you know any good ways to do it? You have experience.
Seung-hyo, I'm a professional.
My goodness. Do you want me to teach you?
-First off… -Yeah?
Go to a basketball… No. A baseball stadium.
Then, between innings, you're bound to appear on the big screen.
That's when you get down on one knee and take out the ring you prepared.
Then, she'll start to weep!
She doesn't like crowded places.
And taking her there would be a difficult task in itself.
-[snaps fingers] -There's another way.
A performance. Take her to see a play.
Once the lights go down and the curtain rises, you tell her.
"Will you marry me? No, let's get married."
[exclaims] Then, she'll start to weep!
[quirky music playing]
Do women really like that stuff?
It's no joke.
See? Even Na-yun's applauding the idea.
Millennials and Gen Z approve.
I see.
-Do it. -See?
If you want to be rejected on the spot, do it.
Your marriage proposal is only important to you.
Unless you're paying for their tickets, don't ruin the show for others.
I mean, it wasn't my idea.
Just remember these three things.
No audience, a decent ring, and a heartfelt letter.
But wouldn't that be too ordinary?
What's the point if only that day is special?
Just make every day you spend with her special.
You're right.
Thanks.
I'm more grateful.
I used to draw but saw a house you built and fell in love with it.
It's what brought me here.
[pleasant music playing]
It was admiration at first. And then, it became love.
Everything got mixed together, so I became confused.
But I've decided on admiration again.
Na-yun.
Be happy.
That's enough for me.
I will.
I promise.
HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST WINNERS
[Seok-ryu] "Third place. Broc-cauliflower and chicken risotto."
"Bae Seok-ryu."
[door opens]
I told Dan-ho that I liked him.
What?
-But he rejected me. -What?
Still, I held onto him.
Hey!
But in the end, he admitted that he liked me too.
Oh, okay.
Then, the mutual agreement was settled.
It's a happy ending.
Wow, what a sudden whirlwind.
Why does your story have so many twists and turns?
But he told me he liked me
right in front of my mom.
[Seok-ryu] My friend, I apologize.
I was so caught up in my relationship that I neglected you.
Yeah. You're so precious to me, but I had no idea so much happened to you.
Seriously, I was too neglectful.
I'm really sorry. I regret it.
I'm the one who didn't tell you.
Get off your knees.
You must've had it so hard.
[groans]
My feelings were like sour, bitter, and salty flavors.
Sometimes, it was so spicy I thought I had heartburn.
Is this what love is like?
It's complicated.
Just like the durian candy you like,
it stinks, but it tastes good too.
This is why I've avoided love until now.
But despite that, you fell in love.
[sighs] I'm screwed.
You like Mudflat Man that much?
Well…
I don't know if I like him for being Mudflat Man or for being Dan-ho.
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? I don't know anymore.
What about you?
You like Seung-hyo that much?
Yeah, I do.
-[laughs] She likes him! -[Seok-ryu chuckles]
Hey! What am I going to do about my mom?
I'm burdened with the same issue.
My mom said she won't allow it unless it's over her dead body.
My mom would probably make me the dead body.
[both sigh]
[Mo-eum groans softly] This is so annoying.
SEOK-RYU
-[keys tapping] -[Seung-hyo] What are you up to?
Hello, ma'am.
Oh, you're the one who helped fix my wagon last time.
Yes, you remembered.
I usually forget everything at this age,
but I do remember those who helped me since I'm so grateful to them.
It was nothing.
It's the same with that reporter over there.
Gosh.
[playful music playing]
[Seung-hyo] Right.
Goodness.
[chuckles softly]
Wow, that was like a beer commercial. [chuckles]
-[Dan-ho chuckles] -Want another?
No, one can is my limit.
I see.
[Dan-ho sighs]
It seems I've wasted my life though.
I had no idea beer tasted this good.
Alcohol always tastes the best after a day of hard labor.
The best makgeolli I've ever had…
was after I volunteered to build homes for those in need.
-You volunteered to build homes? -[Seung-hyo] Yes.
I've been volunteering since college, and now, I go whenever I have time.
Do you know if that organization
also does repairs for houses in shanty towns?
Shanty towns?
You know the alley of shacks on the upper side of Hyereung-dong?
That's where the elderly woman from earlier lives.
I went there myself, and the conditions were far worse than I thought.
Are you free next week?
It's a bit tight, but I'll try to prepare as much as I can.
You're going to do it yourself?
Yes.
No, this wasn't my intention.
I wanted to know if there was a way to apply.
I know.
But still, it'd be quicker if I did it.
[exhales]
Even expressing my gratitude makes me feel bad now.
Come on. What are friends for? [chuckles]
Right. [inhales] We did agree to be friends,
even though we're still being formal.
We're respecting each other.
But you're Mo-eum's friend too.
Yes.
Mo-eum and I like each other.
[amusing music playing]
[coughs]
What?
But her mother doesn't approve of us.
I see.
I…
don't know what to do.
I see.
[inhales]
[phone vibrating]
SEOK-RYU
[Seok-ryu] I'm with Mo-eum.
Wait.
-Hey, that's… Did you drink it all? -[Seung-hyo exclaims]
You said one can was your limit.
-If you need more, I can buy you-- -No, this is enough.
[quirky music playing]
[groans softly]
I'm so upset I could die. I don't want to go for a walk.
Nothing relieves stress like going for a walk.
Let's sit here for a second.
Let's rest a bit.
[Mo-eum] What's wrong with you?
[Seok-ryu] Let's sit here.
-[Mo-eum] Goodness. -Hey, try to look pretty.
I'm not drunk, but why do you keep telling me to sober up?
That can of beer you drank was over five percent alcohol.
We can walk and get closer too.
-Us? -No. What?
-What? -Yes. [chuckles nervously]
-What's with you? -Goodness!
I can't believe we ran into each other like this!
What a coincidence!
You're right.
This neighborhood's so small, isn't it?
Yeah, seriously.
-Is that the best you can act? -I'm not an entertainment reporter.
But that was terrible.
See? I told you it wouldn't work.
Whatever. I've set the table for you.
So whether you can dance or get married, you figure it out.
[Mo-eum] What?
[Seok-ryu] Let's go.
Hey.
Good luck.
Let's go. Come on.
What in the…
What on earth?
Unbelievable.
-What are you doing? -What?
Oh. Right.
-Have you been drinking? -A little…
However, I'm very sober.
Me too.
I know I was really drunk that night,
but I remember everything.
So why didn't you call me?
Because of my mom?
I understand how she feels.
I would've said no too.
I know. Yeah.
I mean, who asks someone to be their girlfriend,
which was…
practically a proposal,
by asking their mother?
I'm sorry.
I thought a head-on approach would've been better than lying.
That's not what I meant.
You never told me you liked me.
You even rejected me when I said I liked you.
But why did you say those important words to my mom?
To make matters worse, I'm the one who kissed you first--
[pleasant music playing]
Why did you stop?
I'm sorry.
After thinking about it,
I sweated a lot today.
Why does that matter now?
It didn't seem polite.
What you're doing right now isn't polite!
I like you.
After my family had that accident,
every day felt like an emergency in my life.
But then, I heard a siren and a paramedic appeared.
She saved people.
And she helped Yeon-du.
That righteous woman saved me,
and I humbly admit I like her.
After hearing what you just said,
you really are a professional with words.
With the money I earn from my articles,
I'll buy you lots of good food.
You think you can handle it? I… have a pretty big appetite.
I better write more articles then.
[music ends]
[groans softly]
OUT OF THIS WORLD SNACK SHOP
[lady] Your takeout is ready. Enjoy.
Next is Seo Ji-yeong.
What the hell?
Did this place sprinkle gold on their tteokbokki or something?
Why is the line so long this early in the morning?
Number 57?
-Yes, that's me. -[lady] Your takeout is ready.
-Enjoy. -[Mi-suk] Thank you.
[amusing music playing]
What?
-Mi-suk? -My gosh! Honey!
What's this? What are you doing?
[Mi-suk] What?
What are you doing? Honey.
[door lock beeps]
[sighs]
To buy designer bags, they say you need to line up early outside stores.
They're doing it for tteokbokki now too.
Exactly, so why did you buy this? We have more than enough here.
-Bring over some of that tteokbokki. -Why? What for?
[sighs deeply]
"Know thy enemy, and you'll never lose in a hundred battles."
-Let's learn about the enemy first. -[scoffs] Jeez.
What?
What's wrong?
What is it? What?
Mmm.
It's good.
Their food's good.
It's not good.
It's nothing compared to yours! The flavor's too strong.
There's no subtle savoriness to it.
What's the point when business is bad?
-Most days are a swing and a miss. -Gosh, people these days…
They only want strong flavors.
Their palates have been ruined.
Mi-suk, should I call it quits now?
What?
[somber music playing]
Never mind. I was kidding.
Gosh, I should cleanse the rags.
[water running]
Yes, next Friday.
Would it be possible?
[pop song playing in the background]
Really? Okay, thank you.
-Yes, okay. Bye. -[line disconnects]
-Hey. -Hi.
-You didn't order yet, right? -Nope.
[Seok-ryu] Thank you for the food.
It's so good.
How do they make this?
[chuckles softly]
Is this a new work habit?
You'll be like this every time we go to eat good food.
Probably. I almost forgot.
Mr. Yoon gave me his list of good restaurants.
If only my stomach was okay,
I'd visit different restaurants and film mukbang videos.
Why are you staring at me like that?
I was just kidding. Look at me eating now.
I mean it.
What about doing what you did before?
You made cooking videos in the US. You can start again here.
No way.
People there didn't know Korean food well, so I was just acting like an expert.
It'd be different here.
No, it wouldn't. You'd do even better now.
There are already so many talented people.
Also, NerTube channels these days are so professional and high-quality.
How could I do something like that?
I can just film for you.
-You? -Yeah.
[Seok-ryu] Hey.
-Is it better with it off? -[Seok-ryu] Yeah.
-It's too bright. -Okay.
Okay, that should do it. I just have to press record.
What? Already? Wait!
What do I do first?
I've already prepared the ingredients.
Should I boil water first?
Wait.
No, I have to blanch the broccoli and make the chicken broth.
Chef Bae, why are you so nervous? This isn't your first time.
I don't know. I'm so nervous.
[playful music playing]
Do I look weird on the camera?
You're beautiful. The most beautiful person in the world.
[sighs]
My confidence and self-esteem are at an all-time low these days.
I'm so blue.
Then, let's make it red.
Hey, the camera's on.
Your food really is delicious.
I know that better than anyone.
I'm ready.
-Then, we'll start. -Okay.
-[clears throat] -[Seok-ryu sighs]
[camera beeps]
[in English] Ready, action.
[in Korean] The dish we'll make today
is called Broc-Cauliflower and Chicken Risotto.
Just from its name, it seems like a healthy combination, right?
And honestly, it doesn't sound too good either.
But today,
I'll try to break the perception that healthy food doesn't taste good.
Miss, is something wrong?
I was rejected.
How could you be so honest about that?
There's no reason to hide it.
Still, wouldn't most people be embarrassed to say that?
No.
I was proud to have a crush on him…
even though I'm burning calories and my heart at the same time right now.
Drink as you work out.
You'll lose muscle mass if you're dehydrated.
No, thanks.
I'll drink it after.
[Dong-jin] You look like you need it now.
You look like you're about to cry.
But still…
-Don't fall for me. -What?
A gym member and a trainer can't date.
[amusing music playing]
I've decided to dedicate myself to my work.
What's wrong with him? Is he crazy?
[indistinct conversation over TV]
[Mo-eum] I'm home.
Here you go.
[Jae-suk clears throat]
What's going on? You said these would raise my blood sugar.
It's keto bread made with almond flour.
I had to go really far to buy that.
[scoffs]
I guess you did want to say sorry to me.
Yeah, I'm sorry.
Also,
I'm going to continue to be sorry.
Because I'm going to be with Dan-ho.
You little brat, you just made me lose my appetite!
I told you that you can't!
Mom, Yeon-du…
isn't Dan-ho's daughter.
She's his niece.
-What? -His parents and Yeon-du's parents…
They died in an accident.
That's why Dan-ho's taking care of her.
[clears throat]
So what?
Does that change anything?
If she was his niece and not his daughter,
did you think I'd allow you to see him?
I didn't tell you to get your permission.
After going through so much, they were the only two left.
They're each other's only family, and I'm telling you this,
because…
I want to protect them.
Do you even know what that means?
You have to become her mom!
There are countless times when you want to quit raising even your own kids.
You think you can care for someone else's child like that?
[sighs]
[mellow music playing]
Mom.
I…
still remember.
After Dad died,
you, my sisters, and I
were kicked out of Grandma's house.
-You worked during the day… -[sighs]
…and studied at night
to pass your real estate agent exam.
When you started work while raising us,
you never once forced me to study.
You were never obsessed with grades.
Whether it was my career path or whatever, you've always respected my choices.
Can't you try to be understanding this time too?
I can't. Not about this!
[sighs]
Go on a blind date tomorrow. And get married before the year ends.
I'm not going on a blind date, Mom.
You're so understanding about everything else.
Why are you so old-fashioned when it comes to marriage?
[exclaims]
Because I don't want you to live a hard life like me!
I want my daughter to marry a man who lives a long life
and have a lot of babies.
I want you to grow old with him as you watch your kids grow!
I want you to have a happy and normal life!
Mom.
[mellow music continues playing]
I'm happy right now.
Being your daughter
and working as a paramedic
makes me more than happy.
I like Dan-ho,
and I want to be with Yeon-du
because I want to be even happier.
Just have one piece of bread. Too much is hard to digest at night.
-[door opens] -[sighs]
[door closes]
[laughs]
Wow, she didn't throw this out.
[sighs]
FALLING BLOSSOMS BY LEE HYEONG-GI
"How beautiful it is to see one leave when they know it's time to go?"
When did you get down here?
[exclaims softly]
You made this yourself and gave it to me for my birthday.
[Geun-sik chuckles]
You remember.
I think I was 22 or 23 then.
Gosh, that feels like a lifetime ago.
"As it heads toward lush, verdant growth
and fruitful autumn in the near future
my youth fades away beautifully like a flower"
[Mi-suk sighs]
If life was like the four seasons,
are we in autumn now?
[chuckles]
[mellow music playing]
Well, we're probably in the middle of autumn.
Still, don't you think we've managed to bear some good fruit?
What?
Seok-ryu grew up well.
Dong-jin seems to be finding his place in the world.
After enduring the blazing sun and scorching heat,
I think our summer bore truly precious fruit.
You're right.
Honey.
Let's close the snack shop now.
What?
You used to like poems,
and these hands drew so well.
But you picked pans over pens to earn a living.
You've done a great job, Geun-sik.
Do you mean that?
Yeah.
So let's sort things out before winter comes.
Let's live the rest of our autumn admiring the foliage.
[mellow music continues playing]
Then, how about going to Seoraksan one more time with Seung-hyo's parents?
Forget it. So you can take more awful pictures?
No, I have time now!
I'll learn how to take pictures properly, and make you look good.
Then, Naejangsan Mountain. I want to see other places too.
Sure, let's go there!
-Songnisan too. -[Geun-sik] Okay!
But where's Naejangsan Mountain?
-[Mi-suk] Jeolla Province. -[Geun-sik] I see.
-Where's Songnisan? -[Mi-suk] And Jirisan.
[Geun-sik] Jirisan? How would we climb that?
[phone ringing]
[sighs]
[groans]
[playful music playing]
Today's the day.
Hey.
What's going on?
Why won't the water come out?
Dad!
Dad, the… The water won't come out in the bathroom.
Didn't your mom tell you?
The water tank is being cleaned. It'll be off until noon.
What?
[exclaims]
You want this?
Oh…
[phone vibrating]
YOON MYEONG-U
Hey, Myeong-u.
That?
Okay, good luck.
Bye.
Crap!
Oh.
Come on!
Damn it!
Seriously?
[In-suk] Hey!
[Mi-suk] You brat!
You're the one who called us here!
-And you're late! -Come on.
-Seriously? -Sorry!
I stopped by at a travel agency.
[panting] Hey, look at this.
I asked for all the cruise packages they had available.
Already?
You know, you're actually really impatient.
Hey, we need to set a date while it's on our mind
or it'll never happen.
-This is a premium package. -[In-suk] Yeah.
We'll fly business class from Incheon to Italy.
And that's where the cruise starts! [chuckles]
Hey, business class would make this pretty expensive.
[In-suk] Hey, this will be our first trip overseas together.
Think of it as an early 60th birthday trip.
-Our 60th? -[Hye-suk] This cruise starts in Italy.
And it includes Greece and Türkiye.
-[In-suk] That's right. -Jeez.
Hey. Come on.
There are tons of places in Korea we haven't visited.
So why go all the way there?
What if we end up getting seasick?
Hey, motion sickness meds work great these days!
That's right.
[In-suk] And in Korea?
-We'll travel Korea when we're older. -[Jae-suk] Yeah.
You won't be able to visit Europe because of your knees later.
-Yeah, In-suk's right about that. -[In-suk laughs]
My body feels different every day. And my knees creak.
-[In-suk] Right? -[Jae-suk] Yeah.
[In-suk] Jae-suk, take a look.
Look at the color of the ocean. Isn't it great?
Imagine meeting a man here. [laughs]
-It's so incredible! -[Jae-suk] Wow.
You're closing your shop?
That's why I told you to come.
The owner has gone mad today, so eat as much as you want.
Man, that's such a shame.
The tteokbokki and these deep-fried peppers.
These are so good.
You can come to our house and eat them.
Now, I'll be free and hanging out all day.
I couldn't impose.
This is a deal I'm offering.
What?
Look,
teach me how to take good photos.
Okay? Do you know how much my wife has nagged me about that?
Why did you have to take pictures like that?
You've made life unbearable!
Is that so?
Okay, I'll make sure to teach you those skills.
Thank you so much. [chuckles]
It's so empty in here.
And so, on that note,
let me show you something really special to me.
♪ My precious ♪
I swear! Seriously!
I'll pay for the lessons with this today.
I'll open it now.
[Geun-sik humming]
[laughing]
[amusing music playing]
Is this okay in the middle of the day?
Come on. I'm the owner here.
And I said the owner's gone mad.
This is for my wife anyway.
So I'm paying for this course.
Then, I won't refuse.
-Thank you. -Sure.
[exclaiming]
Yeah, right there.
It makes you aware of where all your internal organs are.
[both laughing]
Wow.
It's very special.
Jeez, did you leave something behind again?
Mrs. Do.
Yeon-du.
What brings you here?
I have something to give you.
What is it?
Here.
-What's this? -[Yeon-du] It's a flower.
I only give this to people I like.
I wanted to give you one.
I used the prettiest colors to make it.
You want to give this to me?
Yes.
You didn't seem to be smiling a lot lately.
What if you get bugs in your heart too?
[mellow music playing]
Take this and smile.
Thank you.
My babysitter is waiting for me.
Have a nice day.
Okay, bye.
[sighs]
She's so sweet.
And I'm the worst.
[shop owner] Hello.
-Hello. -Everything's ready. Here.
-Thank you. -[shop owner chuckles]
[car beeps]
[pleasant music playing]
[chuckles softly]
Thank you.
BROC-CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKEN RISOTTO
The number of views isn't increasing at all.
HOUSE COOK MASTER BAE 79 VIEWS - 1 WEEK AGO
Yeah, I wouldn't want to watch it either.
It's broccoli, cauliflower, and chicken breast.
I wouldn't eat that either.
[phone vibrating]
CHOISSEUNG
I forgot. We're supposed to meet today.
[clears throat, sniffles]
[Seok-ryu] Choisseung, did you wait a long time?
Sorry!
I'm sorry for making you wait.
It's fine. You didn't have to rush.
Your hair's still wet.
What if you catch a cold?
It's okay. So what are we doing today?
First, let's get something good to eat.
I made reservations.
Nice!
I'm going to get fat because of you.
-That's my dream. -[chuckles softly]
-[thuds] -[tires screeching]
[Seung-hyo] What the heck?
[groans]
[amusing music playing]
[crow caws]
[siren blaring]
Gosh, the rear's been wrecked.
What? Your rear? Your rear hurts?
No, not me. Your car.
It's fine as long as you're not hurt.
Still, let's go to the hospital just in case.
It's all right. I'm fine.
Let's go eat. I'm hungry.
Are you really okay?
Yeah, really.
Let's go eat.
So this is the building you won an award for?
[exclaims]
You've grown a lot, Choisseung.
You used to cower behind me as a kid.
You've grown so well.
You're the first woman who's ever treated me like this.
-[Seok-ryu chuckles] -Of course, you'll be the last too.
Hey.
But are you sure this place is famous?
There aren't any customers here.
-It's only us. -[Seung-hyo] Right.
[clears throat] It is a famous place.
There's a reason why there are no customers.
-It's because today-- -Yeah! [chuckles nervously]
Don't you know how famous our chef is?
You don't know anything.
I apologize.
It's fine.
I had a sensitive matter to deal with today.
Allow me.
[classical music playing]
Today's first dish is bruschetta.
-With top-quality extra virgin oil… -[phone vibrating]
-It's fine. Please, take it. -Right.
Excuse me.
Hey.
What? Right now?
Wow!
Yeah, okay.
Great job. You did great.
-[Seung-hyo] Is everything okay? -[chuckles excitedly]
-My baby was just born! -[Seok-ryu gasps]
My wife has been in labor since dawn.
[Seung-hyo] Wow.
Then, why didn't you tell me before?
I mean, I wanted to.
But everything had been prepared, and it's such an important day.
-Gosh, but still… -[Seok-ryu] Wait.
Then, shouldn't you be going now?
Quick. You should go to your wife.
Yes, go ahead. Don't worry about us.
Then, I'm really sorry,
-but I'll get going now. -[both chuckle]
-I almost forgot! -[Seung-hyo] Yes?
-Mr. Choi! -[Seung-hyo] Yes?
[whispering] The cake's in the kitchen.
-Good luck. -[in normal voice] Good luck.
-You too! -[Seok-ryu] Good luck!
[chef] Holy cow!
Wow.
Well, I guess we're done eating.
-Should we go home after this? -Yeah.
I mean, no. We can't.
The chef's cake…
He made us a dessert.
How about we eat that before we go?
-[Seok-ryu] Yeah, okay. -Okay.
[Seok-ryu] Thank you for the meal.
[chuckles softly]
It's okay. I still have a chance.
It's fine as long as things end well.
For me,
the results are more important than the process, right?
I can do this.
I can do this, right?
Let's go.
[pleasant music playing]
[music distorts]
[exclaiming]
[Seung-hyo groans]
[groans]
[Seok-ryu] Are you okay?
You should've been more careful.
I bet that hurt.
[door opens]
Hey.
Hey, I'm glad you're here.
Goodness. I made acorn jelly. Take some with you.
-Goodness. I'd be so grateful. -[chuckles softly]
Hey, I heard our husbands
are at the snack shop together.
Gosh, despite being neighbors, they used to be so distant.
They're suddenly great friends. How funny.
I know.
Mi-suk, I have something to talk to you about.
Go ahead.
You know the cruise trip we agreed to go on? Let's go together.
[chuckles softly]
I don't know. I'll think about it.
If this is about money, I'll pay for you.
What?
Why would you pay for me?
Well, because I want to go with you.
Also, it's not that much money.
Friends can do that.
No, they can't.
It's not like letting friends borrow money.
Who would ever pay that much?
[exhales] I've never heard of that before.
We're not just ordinary friends.
We've been friends for 40 years.
And most importantly, I'm so grateful for you raising Seung-hyo.
You paid me for that.
What?
You paid me a salary.
I was paid for it, so why be grateful?
[scoffs]
Hey, that's still something to be grateful for.
I can tell by how much he likes you.
You looked after him with such care.
That's true.
Yeah, I did.
When Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu both got sick,
I took care of him first and took him to the hospital first too.
Why? Because I was paid to.
I didn't want to be told I raised my friend's precious son poorly.
[chuckles awkwardly]
Hey. When did I ever say that to you?
You didn't.
But I could silently sense it.
Whenever you paid me extra for the month,
whenever you gave me gift certificates for the holidays to thank me,
do you know how miserable I felt?
Is that how you've thought of me all this time?
-Did you even think of me as a friend? -You probably thought of me as a maid.
If that weren't the case, why would you pay for my trip?
Who are you to pity me?
It's not pity. It's friendship.
And if that's how you felt, it's due to your inferiority complex.
-Inferiority complex? -[Hye-suk] Yeah.
Are you done talking?
No, I can go on. Why?
No one thinks that way of you, but you put yourself down.
That's an inferiority complex. It's a complex!
Hey!
-Hey! -You bitch!
You were always so arrogant!
-Hey! -You constantly tried to teach people!
-Hey! -You always looked down on them!
-With eyes like this! -Let go!
How did you pretend to be my friend while secretly hating me all this time?
Hey! Let go!
-[Mi-suk] Hey! -You were two-faced.
But I believed you were my friend.
Hey! I'm the crazy one!
-Hey! -Hey!
-[Hye-suk] Hey! Let go!
Honey!
-Honey, what's wrong? -Honey, what are you doing?
-Let go! -Honey!
-What's going on? -What are you doing?
-What's wrong with you? -Honey! Hey!
[speaks in French]
It's over between us now!
I won't hang out with you anymore!
That's what I wanted to say! Don't act like you know me anymore!
That's what I wanted!
You leave the Lavender group text.
Yeah, right! Jae-suk and In-suk are closer to me!
[Hye-suk] No, they like me better!
-Honey! -Hey!
Tonight, let's go home. We'll talk about this later.
[Hye-suk] There's no later!
Hey, it's over between us now!
-Okay, all right! -Hey, you!
Give my food containers back!
Get out!
-I'm so sorry! -My containers!
-Don't you worry about them! -Sorry!
-[Geun-sik] Go! -Hey, you!
-Quick! -Who acts like that?
-Okay. That's enough. -Let me go!
[clears throat]
[camera beeps]
[Seung-hyo] We still haven't eaten anything yet.
That's okay. We were going to film anyway.
It worked out. Get ready for my new dish.
[phone vibrating]
What? What are you looking at?
[inhales deeply]
Seok-ryu, what's the matter?
[female subscriber] My mother is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
She needs proper nutrition, but she has trouble eating.
I was looking for a healthy recipe and tried yours.
It's been a while, but she ate an entire bowl.
Thank you.
[slow music playing]
Your sincerity got through.
Yeah.
[sniffles]
[chuckles softly]
So why are you crying?
-Well? -Because she's like me.
It was like that for me too.
My mouth was filled with sores.
Even drinking water was nauseating,
but everyone kept telling me I had to eat something.
But to hear that someone enjoyed the food I made…
I feel so moved.
It makes me want to keep doing this.
To those who've been in pain like me,
and to those who are still in pain,
I want to tell them it'll be okay
and that things will get better
by offering a bowl of comfort.
I bet no one could do that better than you.
I'm going to work harder to make videos.
That's strange.
You're smiling so beautifully,
but I feel like I'm going to cry.
Why?
[mellow music playing]
Now, whenever you make rice,
slice potatoes,
or season vegetables,
I think it might break my heart sometimes.
Back when you were sick
and couldn't eat anything,
I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with you.
I regret it so much.
So I was wondering…
Will you let me…
spend the rest of my life with you?
What?
[chuckles softly]
Well, this wasn't my original plan.
The flowers are at the auto shop, the food is gone,
and the cake was ruined, but still…
Fortunately,
I still have this.
[mellow music continues playing]
Seok-ryu.
Will you marry me?
I'm sorry.
I can't marry you.
No, I won't marry you.
I'm sorry.
[Myeong-u] That's right!
So Songhan Industrial Development rejected our proposal last time.
Rejected? Says who?
[amusing music playing]
[groans softly]
-[Seung-hyo] What? -Well…
Songhan Industrial Development.
They can't proceed with construction due to a scheduling conflict.
Oh. Right.
I see. I thought you meant something else.
Sorry, I misheard you. It was my mistake.
Excuse me, the CEO has a guest.
Which one?
You.
-Me? -[Jeong-min] Yes.
[Dan-ho] Mr. Choi.
You said you needed pictures of the shanty town, so I took some.
[weakly] Mr. Kang.
[in normal voice] So that day was strange from the start.
The dark clouds of anxiety were gradually approaching.
It felt like a sign from the gods.
"You won't succeed."
"You're going to fail."
"She's going to say no!"
Then, you could've gone with the option to postpone it.
-What? -What?
Never mind. Continue.
[amusing music playing]
In the end, nothing went according to plan.
Still, just as I was instructed, there was no audience.
And…
It wasn't a letter, but it came from my heart.
And the bracelet.
[groans]
Was it the bracelet?
Bracelet?
[snaps fingers]
Na-yun told me to buy her a ring, but I…
I bought a bracelet instead.
I doubt that was the reason.
Then, what could it be?
Why would Seok-ryu reject my proposal?
I don't understand.
Maybe it was because she was hungry.
I heard women get sensitive when they're hungry.
You're right.
[snaps fingers]
That's it.
[laughs]
You're right. That's why.
Ever since she was a kid, she could never stand being hungry.
That's why she'd always…
Gosh, I should've fed her before asking her.
I'm glad I could help.
Thank you so much.
[music ends]
[pleasant music playing]
Seok-ryu.
Will you marry me?
[sighs softly]
[Mi-suk] That mean brat.
How could she bring all of these?
Jeez, look at all these containers.
I was crazy to make her all that food.
But to be precise,
I don't think she ever asked you to.
Maybe she did.
That rude brat.
Who is she to pay for my trip?
So what if she's rich?
How could she taunt her friend with money?
But honey, I don't think she was intending to say that.
No, that's how she is.
She acts nice and sophisticated as she slowly ticks people off.
She's always been jealous of me.
She was so resentful towards me!
It didn't seem like that.
That's because you don't know anything!
Gosh, what a mean brat!
I mean, I suggested it with her in mind.
But she didn't appreciate my good intentions!
How could she do that?
[sighs wearily]
[phone vibrating]
And another thing.
Jeez, she said…
[Geun-sik] How are things over there?
Things aren't good over here.
She must've thought so little of me to have offered money like that.
-[phone vibrating] -She thinks I'm a charity case.
[Gyeong-jong] It's the same here.
I don't think her anger will subside easily.
How can you trample on good intentions like that?
-I was sad Mi-suk was being left out. -[Geun-sik] Let's meet at my shop later.
[Gyeong-jong] Okay, I understand.
[Hye-suk] I was trying to help. Hey, what are you doing?
-Are you listening to me right now? -Yeah, of course!
I'm listening.
[Hye-suk] How could she distort things and misunderstand me like that?
[Jae-suk] Why is the group text so quiet today?
[scoffs]
Are they too busy to check their messages?
[exclaims softly]
Now, they're going around together out in the open…
I'll do it.
Yeon-du.
I'll teach you how to tie your shoes so they never become undone.
-Hello. -Hello.
[lady] Hello, little one.
[Jae-suk chuckles]
Oh.
Mo-eum. Goodness.
You'll get hurt if you walk on your laces like this.
-They keep getting undone. -[Jae-suk] Hmm.
[mellow music playing]
Want me to show you a magical way to keep your shoelaces tied?
Yeah.
[exclaims]
Here we go.
Make loops like this in the shape of bunny ears,
cross one ear over the other,
put it under and through,
and out to the front,
and pull them like this.
All done!
Now, you can fly out as Superman 100 times,
and they'll still be tied.
Really? Yeah!
-All done! [chuckles] -All done!
Let's go!
All done.
I put a spell on it, so they won't ever get loose.
Thank you, Mo-eum.
You're welcome! [chuckles]
They'll really stay tied this way?
Of course.
I tied them like this every day when I was a kid.
Yeon-du!
Want me to do something fun for you?
-One, two, three! -[Yeon-du laughs]
[Mo-eum] I'm happy right now.
-[Yeon-du laughs] -[Mo-eum] I like Dan-ho,
and I want to be with Yeon-du,
because I want to be even happier.
Like this!
Mother.
Jung Mo-eum.
Why are you home so late?
[Mo-eum] Uh…
-Well… -[Jae-suk] I was waiting for you.
So I couldn't even have dinner!
-Hurry and order some Chinese. -[Mo-eum] Mmm.
Okay.
Jajangmyeon or jjamppong?
[mellow music playing]
What do you want to eat, Dan-ho?
Oh.
I'll have jjamppong.
You eat japchae rice. I'll order jjamppong.
Yeon-du, do you want jajangmyeon?
Yeah, I'd like that.
We have to order different dishes, so we can all share.
That's the good thing about having lots of people around.
Mom?
Yeon-du, want to go inside?
We can wash our hands and wait for the food.
Okay!
[Jae-suk] Come here!
-There you go! -Wait.
She's heavy. I'll carry her.
She's not heavy. She's too skinny to be.
Do you even feed her?
Yes, I try my best, but I'm not skilled at cooking.
[Jae-suk] This won't do.
Starting tomorrow, I'll show you just how astounding my cooking is.
[Yeon-du laughs]
Let's go inside.
Yeon-du!
Wait for us, Mother!
-Goodness gracious! -[Yeon-du laughs]
I'll get the door!
Just a moment.
[Geun-sik exclaims]
Gyeong-jong!
No one followed you, right?
I think so.
But is this place safe?
What if Mi-suk comes?
She doesn't come in the evening.
And she's so angry that she's lying down.
It's the same with us.
-This may last a while. What do we do? -I know.
I swear, they were fighting so fiercely.
I've seen enough women fighting on Street Woman Fighter.
What was that?
Street Woman Fighter. It's…
It's a show. Don't ask. You don't have to know.
Let's have a drink while we come up with a solution.
I don't think we should.
-Really? Then, I'll drink alone. -No, wait.
-[Geun-sik laughs] -Jeez, I didn't mean it.
[amusing music playing]
We shouldn't be laughing right now. We have to be serious.
Gosh. Why does it taste so good today?
Goodness, the shop should be closed by now. Where is he?
[phone vibrating]
Hey, Ms. Kang.
Yeah, everything's fine. [chuckles]
No, not yet.
What?
He's with someone?
[exhales] How could you do this to me, Geun-sik?
This is betrayal!
Choi Gyeong-jong.
ROOT DINER
[both scoff]
-Hey! -I grabbed it first. What are you doing?
-I grabbed it first. Hey! -Move.
-[Geun-sik] Love shot! -Love shot!
Bae Geun-sik!
[both groan]
-Gyeong-jong! -[groans]
-[Hye-suk] What is this? -[Geun-sik] We're closed today!
[Seok-ryu] Romaine, chicory.
Frisée.
Rosemary, chives, blueberries.
Tomatoes, eggplants.
[inhales]
What should I make with these?
[phone vibrating]
CHOISSEUNG
Hello?
Excuse me?
[mellow music playing]
[lady] It's you again.
Hello.
Why do you two lovers fight so often?
He was sipping alcohol by himself and passed out again.
You didn't even eat anything while drinking,
so why are you so heavy?
[slurring] Wait.
[in normal voice] Hey, wait. [exhales]
Hey! Sit here for a second.
-What? -Sit down.
[both grunt]
[Seung-hyo groans]
Hey, Choisseung.
-Choisseung? -[Seung-hyo] Yeah?
Pull it together.
[groans softly]
Are you sobering up a bit?
It's Seok-ryu.
[sighs]
[mellow music continues playing]
Hey.
You…
Why did you reject me?
How…
How could you say you can't marry me?
You're drunk. Let's talk about this when you're sober.
[slurring] For me…
Without you…
[sighs]
…my life doesn't have any flavor.
You…
You're like my salt and sugar.
You're my sesame oil.
[weakly] How could you…
[in normal voice] Hey, wake up.
I'll leave you here if you don't.
[weakly] You can't…
[music fades]
[in normal voice] What?
What am I doing here?
This was as far as I could get you.
Seok-ryu.
Jeez, that was exhausting.
-Take yourself home now. -[Seung-hyo] Hey.
[grunts]
Tell me…
why you rejected my proposal.
You said we'd talk when I was sober.
[exhales]
I'm fine now.
[sighs deeply]
I guess you didn't blackout.
You said you loved me.
Then, why can't you marry me?
We're perfectly fine the way we are now.
So why bother?
It could be even better.
[slow music playing]
I can become your roof,
and you can be my rafters.
We'll take shelter from the wind and rain,
and we'll get plenty of sunshine.
We can become stronger and closer.
And we can live a long and happier life together.
Why…
do you think we'll live long lives?
It might not be long.
I may look okay now,
but there might come a day when I'm not.
Why would you think like that?
I don't want to either.
But I can't help it, Seung-hyo.
It wouldn't be strange if I became sick again one day.
Who knows?
Something terrible could happen to me tomorrow.
That's the same for me.
Did you…
forget about the accident I recently had?
And it's not just us.
It's the same for everyone else.
Life is finite,
and death is inevitable.
Everyone lives under the same conditions.
Seok-ryu.
I know what you're worried about,
and I can't tell you that it won't happen.
I'm not a god.
But there's one thing I can tell you for certain.
I…
want to spend my life with you.
[pop song playing]
A hundred years.
Ten years.
No, if I can live for only one day,
it has to be with you.
Me too.
I feel the same.
To be honest, I want to so badly.
Then…
will you accept my proposal?
As long as you didn't return the bracelet.
What do I do?
I lost it after that day.
I'm just kidding. [chuckles]
It's at home. I'll go and get it now.
Aunt Hye-suk.
Mom…
[thunderclap]
[pop song playing]
SWEET LOVE
BITTER LIFE
LOVE NEXT DOOR
What's going on between you and Seung-hyo?
We're dating and it's serious.
She turned you down?
Is she out of her mind?
No. It can't be Seung-hyo.
[Seok-ryu] Your parents are really upset, aren't they?
Well, we've already been caught. I don't care!
We're here too. Hi!
[Seok-ryu] That's pretty cool, Choisseung.
You're like the architect in charge of Hyereung-dong.
I saw it on the snack shop's door. It was a sign saying they were closing.
[Mi-suk] From now on, Hye-suk doesn't exist in my life.
I'm against it too. I have no desire to make him my son-in-law at all.
Will you marry me?
Subtitle translations by: Sue Mounce