NAMES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THE DRAMA ARE NOT REAL.
ALL THE STORIES IN THIS EPISODE ARE FICTITIOUS CREATIONS.
In-woo!
No way!
How'd you bring out Bok-soon?
My parents went on vacation, so I'm watching her for the week.
Really?
Bok-soon!
It's so nice to meet you. You're so lovely.
I've only seen you in photos.
You're lovelier in person.
-Bok-soon! -For today,
can we walk together?
Of course!
Bok-soon, let's go now.
-Let's go! Come here! -You're so cute.
Do you want to raise a dog together later?
-Really? -Yes.
Really? Okay, you promised!
-In-woo. -Yes?
I'm planning to launch a pilot program.
-It's called Today's Pocha. -Okay.
It'll be at an outdoor tented bar.
The cast will be top stars from the past,
and they will be casually drinking while talking about life.
Bok-soon!
Where is In-woo?
Why'd you come alone?
Where is In-woo?
Why?
OPEN IT
Do you want me to open it?
Yeo-reum,
will you
marry me?
In-woo...
Yes.
EPISODE 2 CURIOUS SUMMER
Entrails sound great.
We're not eating entrails today.
-Why not? -Just follow me.
Why not?
-Then what're we going to eat? -Rib-eye.
Rib-eye?
Jae-hoon, I'm starving right now.
Hey.
Nope, not that rib place. The rib-eye shop is over there.
-Manager Kim! -Hey.
Welcome home! Congratulations!
You're looking good. Always the same.
I know you loved New York,
but for three years after leaving,
how can you not visit once?
I'm getting hungry. Let's go in.
Shall we then?
Is this place that good?
This place
-the meat. -Yes?
It just melts in your mouth.
-Really? -Yes, it just melts.
-Did you order anything delicious? -Of course, sir.
-Welcome! -Table for two, please.
There's a wait. Is that okay?
There's a wait already?
Yes, the last table just got taken.
Should we wait or go somewhere else?
What time is it?
I have to head back soon.
Then we'll come another time.
-Sorry. -No, it's fine.
-Have a nice day. -Let's go.
In-woo!
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I'll be right back.
You said you're buying food today right?
I will not eat buckwheat noodles today.
I will fill my stomach with only meat.
Do you even have a conscience?
Why? What's wrong?
Eating meat without buckwheat noodles is a crime.
Even if your stomach is full, you must stuff in the noodles.
I should do that.
Don't disappoint me.
Who are you?
What's going on between you two? Who do you think you are?
Me?
Why? I'm a guy trying to appeal to her.
I don't even consider flings.
Especially with...
a girl that makes me curious like her.
You don't do flings?
Especially with a mysterious girl like me?
It was smooth, right?
Not bad.
Tell me the truth. You liked it, right?
Do you always blabber like this?
Excuse me?
How dare you? How can you say that?
A man prosperous for his tongue will also be ruined by his tongue.
So get your act together.
Don't seduce random girls.
Were you seduced by me?
I see.
You were seduced.
Seduced!
My charm is just spilling out.
Irresistible charm.
Be quiet and just eat.
Look at the meat!
The juice from the meat is oozing out.
Eat up.
Two at once!
You try as well.
Look.
I'm Yeo-reum Gu!
I'll be going now.
Hey.
-You're not taking the flowers? -You want me to carry that to work?
The point of flowers is to brag about it. Of course you should take it.
I don't want to lose any hopes
by taking those meaningless flowers in.
You should always be prepared and look single.
That's the wrong strategy.
The boys will flock if you appear as if you have something.
Forget it.
It's too heavy to carry around. Just take it home with you.
Okay, Yeo-reum. See if I ever buy you anything again.
Goodbye. Can you put in the groceries from yesterday into my fridge?
Take a dumpling and a banana.
They were buy one get one free.
Take it by ripping it in half.
No. Go on now.
Producer Gu, your flowers!
Go home!
Producer Gu! You should take your flowers!
See you!
I can't believe her.
She looks like she would love flowers, but what's with her?
She knows nothing about romance or mood.
My goodness.
I must take what I need.
You can just eat it all.
Look at this mess.
How is this a person's home?
My goodness.
How do you live like this?
Yeo-reum, how are you going to live without me?
Why do you leave your shirts on the floor?
Oh, Yeo-reum,
you like comfortable clothes too much.
I knew it.
All pushup bras.
I knew she was a swindler from the start.
PROFESSOR CHOI YONG-SU
Yes, Professor?
Okay.
I'll see you at the lab tomorrow morning.
Okay.
Dr. Park,
I've almost forgotten your face.
Show me your handsome face more often.
I'm sorry.
I should've contacted you first.
How are you these days?
These days
I'm working as a contracted plastic surgeon at a local clinic.
This is my recently published thesis.
Read it over.
I want to work with you for my next thesis.
What do you think?
How could I work with you?
Also, I'm not affiliated with the medical department anymore.
The junior students would want this spot.
I'm sorry, Professor.
I don't think it's my place to go.
Are you still not interested in coming back to the hospital?
Jae-hoon, a lot of time has passed.
Your father was so proud of you.
It's time you came back.
I'll help you.
I'm sorry, Professor.
I don't want to ever return back to neurosurgery.
I apologize.
Please take this with you.
We will go to the shoot now.
Okay, good luck!
Canceled?
Director...
It won't be canceled right away.
It'll be decided after seeing the ratings next week.
Director, we have a lot of staff members on that show.
We can't just cut off their lifeline without any warning!
I know!
That's why we will wait until next week.
If our show gets canceled,
our pay gets cut immediately.
It's one thing for me to have no money,
but what about my kids?
Well,
they said they'll decide after seeing next week's ratings.
Producer Gu, do you really believe that?
We're finished.
Not yet.
It's not over yet.
Even if we go to the slaughterhouse,
we will not go down silently.
It's the same result. We're going to die anyways.
Let's throw out what we had planned,
and let's start over.
If we can get even just 0.1% higher,
I'll do whatever it takes to convince the Director.
Hello. This is the main writer for Ramyeon Chef.
I'll be in touch with you soon.
Thank you.
-Producer Gu. -Yes?
Any good ideas?
-Blue crabs! -Blue crabs?
It's blue crab season! Crabs in their ramyeon?
They won't change the channel.
Let's ask Chef John
to take his shirt off while crab fishing.
Why not? On Kingdom of Love, he agreed to show his butt!
Will he do that for us?
He always strips on SNS.
Look.
No one even tells him to strip. It's all on him.
Let's do it.
What do you think?
Okay,
then find the fastest available ship for filming.
Okay.
Pass me the list.
Come in.
Please sit over here.
Hello.
Han Ji-yeon?
What brings you here?
You're here to consult on your
breasts?
Yes.
Did you know I was working here? Or is this a coincidence?
I knew and came.
I asked the Art Center Director
which clinic you worked at and came by.
Did you know my mother directly?
The Art Center is having an exhibition.
It's my dad, Han Yoon-ki's artwork.
I'm his manager and driver, so I know the Director well.
Let's have a meal together.
I'm sorry.
I don't have any intentions on meeting anyone right now.
That includes marriage.
Who said anything about marriage?
Just a meal.
I've been abroad since high school
and finished my master's and doctorate in the US as well.
So I have no friends in Korea.
My parents keep nagging me to marry.
So I eventually came back to Korea.
But being on blind dates every week,
I haven't had anyone to eat comfortably with.
Let's just have a casual meal.
Those sweatpants must be new.
How do you know?
Well, you should cut off the price tag.
You don't seem the type to wear sweats.
You seemed to like casual dressing,
so I dressed accordingly.
You choose the menu.
Let's eat whatever you want. Casually.
How's this weekend?
I have a blind date at lunch, so I'm free in the evening.
Then after your blind date,
I'll see you for dinner.
You don't need to consult, right?
Do you think...
I'll need surgery?
No...
I didn't mean that.
Text me at my number.
HAN JI-YEON, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KOREAN ARTS
Cheers!
Happy birthday!
Hey.
You guys didn't even buy a birthday cake?
And you guys call yourselves my friends.
I'm sorry, Yeo-reum.
I wanted to buy one.
Hyun-so, you're exempt.
Job seekers don't have money, right?
Sorry, I completely forgot while setting up all of this.
Relax, your birthday's next week.
Also, to be honest,
do you really want to blow out candles at your age?
I feel terrible today.
I need my sugar intake.
Why, what's wrong?
Just work...
Working to make ends meet is torture.
What kind of cake do you want?
What kind?
It's fine.
Just sit down and mix the drinks.
I was planning on it.
I'll just eat something spicy. Is this chili pepper?
Yes.
Why does this taste like nothing?
Do you want chicken feet?
-Honey, quickly. -Okay!
I'll make it so spicy it'll make your bottom burn!
What's wrong with him?
Yeo-reum, how's it going with Chef John?
Is it going well?
-About that-- -Chef John.
Yeo-reum dumped him.
Wow, really?
Why?
He's so popular right now.
My friends are crazy about him!
-Hyun-so-- -Chef John.
Yeo-reum played with him and dumped him.
Wow. Yeo-reum, I want to be like you.
No. Don't ever become like me.
Why not? You're my role model.
Yeo-reum wants spicy chicken feet!
Yeo-reum! Taste of fire!
The way I see it,
Yeo-reum is unlucky now.
Who was it again?
The guy you almost married, In-woo!
Ever since that wedding broke off,
she never had a real relationship.
Why are you bringing up In-woo?
It's bad manners to bring up exes on birthdays.
He's not just any ex.
Yeo-reum loved him.
She had such a hard time breaking up,
and cried so much--
Stop talking about In-woo.
Wait!
Do you remember?
I'm just angry because it was hard for all of us.
Everyone, stop.
No one mentions him anymore.
Let's talk about something else. Cheers.
Is he Voldemort?
Why can't I say his name?
Just be quiet!
Happy birthday!
Thank you, guys.
Kim In-woo!
I might lose today.
This tastes very good.
I realize why the seven-year-old soy sauce is so compatible with ramyeon.
We will see you all next time.
Tune in to find out new experts on ramyeon.
Ramyeon Chef.
Soft ice cream tastes so good,
but the cone part always gets soggy.
I don't like to eat it.
Then get a cup and not a cone.
I'm too lazy to use a spoon.
Already too weak to lift a spoon?
I'm not weak. Just lazy!
Okay, give me it.
Why?
Wow.
You have a good stomach too.
Impressive!
Do you remember me catching your vomit with my bare hands?
Why bring that up?
After breaking up with In-woo,
always drinking and always vomiting.
Eventually,
I started carrying a plastic bag with me.
Stop bringing that up!
He never contacted you afterward? That was the end?
Yes.
The end.
What a strong-willed guy.
If I were him, I wouldn't have either.
Back then, it was like I was possessed.
Work was more important than love.
Dumped the perfect man who proposed to me.
I could've just taken a break.
Or at least marry and do long distance for a bit.
Are you regretting it?
I'm not regretting it.
Just sometimes
I think about it.
How it would've been if I got married.
Back then,
things that were so important to me
were trivial and insignificant.
I should've taken my time and relaxed more.
You were preparing for your career.
My debut pilot didn't even get selected.
It's not like I was producing something great.
I don't know why I gave up everything for work.
Wait for me!
Come quickly.
Good night.
You too.
What's this?
Do you love me?
In-woo!
Why'd you shake it?
I didn't shake it!
Come over here!
Please don't do that!
Come here.
Yeo-reum,
please stop crying.
Yeo-reum, please!
What do you want me to do?
If I ask you to stay, will you stay?
Should I quit my job then?
You didn't have to go in the first place. You volunteered to go.
Don't you value work very much?
Why can't I go work abroad?
I don't like how you decided without talking about it with me!
Is it that difficult for you to come with me?
You can use your vacation!
You even said you wanted to live abroad for a bit too!
You said you wanted to rest!
Do you know how important this time is for me now?
My peers are all surpassing me. How can I take time off to marry?
Do you want me to get old without a proper career?
Let's stop fighting.
We've already gone through all this.
Just let me go in peace.
I can't make it to Seoul like this.
I feel like I'll get us into an accident!
Go to Seoul on your own.
Yeo-reum!
Yeo-reum.
Let go of me!
Yeo-reum!
Do you know you're very selfish?
I can't act like everything's okay.
Why'd you come to Chuncheon? You should've just left.
Why did you give me hope? I almost thought you weren't going.
I really thought you weren't going.
If you're not going to stay in Korea, go back on your own.
Sleeping on the job?
RESIGNATION LETTER
Producer Gu!
The driver did a no-show!
-What should we do? -You drive.
-Me? -Do you have a type 1 or type 2 license?
Type 1, but I've never driven a van.
I'll do it.
Of course, I'll do it.
Why isn't the camera director here?
He went to the bathroom. Maybe for a number two?
Chae-ri Kang!
This is all your fault!
This is because of you!
Because of all of the cyberbullying,
I'm on meds now for treatment!
Do something about it!
I'm going to sue you.
Go ahead.
But...
I'm sure it's in the contract.
The cast doesn't have any right over the director's edit.
The cast doesn't have any right over the footage.
Chae-ri, you sly devil!
I begged you.
I begged you, please!
Please edit that part.
You knew the camera was filming.
Why are you blaming me?
You tripled your Instagram followers though.
Go and advertise some cheap diet products.
I'm going to kill you!
The lady got about a million hate comments after last week's episode aired.
Her username was the most searched for a few days.
I didn't watch it.
COMMENTS
Did they air this without editing?
The director accepted this?
Where was the post editor?
The final was delivered last minute.
They just aired it to avoid any issues.
Unbelievable.
What a devil.
Turn it off.
I thought you'd come out in sweats.
Why'd you dress up so nicely?
I know you like blind date fashion.
I just dressed accordingly.
Did you decide on the menu?
I think you'll like it.
Isn't the menu a little suggestive?
Last time too, with the breasts.
Am I overreacting?
Eat it now.
It's all cooked.
You must like eels.
It's good for your stamina.
When the seasons change, eating healthy food is good.
Stamina.
Eat up.
How many times do I have to tell you?
No women are allowed onboard!
Captain, you gave permission earlier with our writer.
I did because they said the producer was coming.
I am that producer!
I obviously assumed it would be a man.
Women near boats are bad luck!
The fish will disappear!
This is 2022. You're still going on about women on boats?
Captain, that is sexism!
-What? -Sang-woo, stay put.
Would it be okay if it's just the male staff onboard?
I have no problem with men onboard.
Okay, thank you.
I'll stay here. You go and direct.
Producer, this is outrageous!
This boat's his entire life and existence.
We are his guests.
Even if it's outrageous, we must follow his rules.
How about just stopping here and finding another boat--
We don't have time. Do you want to miss air time?
You can do it.
Just go along with the sheet. Call me if you need anything.
What if I mess everything up?
I know you can do it.
For minor issues,
ask the camera director.
This is crazy.
Sang-woo, you'll do great!
Call me if you need anything!
Damn.
This is not good.
CONVENIENCE STORE
-Honey, it's so nice out here. -I know, right?
HYE-JIN
Hello?
Yeo-reum!
They're selling rejuvenating black garlic juice on TV.
Do you want some too?
Yes, order mine as well.
Is something wrong?
Hye-jin,
what's the meaning of life?
What's the point of living if we keep suffering?
Why, what's wrong?
What?
HYE-JIN
It's Hye-jin.
I have to take this call.
Hello?
What?
CONVENIENCE STORE GIFT COUPON
Sorry to make you wait. It was an urgent call.
It's very good here.
It's good, right?
-Should we order some more? -Sure.
Excuse me!
Next news.
Ms. Gu, in her 30s, was found dead near the ports at Ganghwa-do.
Ms. Gu went on a crab fishing boat...
Just look at her.
Looking great.
Why're you banging your head? Are you a rock star?
Why are you here?
I wanted to see the ocean.
I was also worried you'd be found as a corpse.
Did you eat all of this?
Does this all fit in your stomach?
Did you come to pick a fight?
Go sleep in the car.
There're still three hours until sunrise.
Let's go.
I took out 20 thousand Won from your wallet.
Thank you, Jae-hoon.
I'm going to charge her interest.
This is nice.
It's filled up.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your hard work!
Sang-woo, good job!
Please drink this while you're at it.
Thank you, and drink this too!
Captain!
Congratulations on the successful catch.
Did you stay out here alone all night?
A producer can't leave her set and crew behind.
You filmed all night.
I'll drive.
It's fine. I'm not tired.
Today's a beautiful day with clear and blue skies.
I don't want to risk my life with your driving.
Get in.
Did you sleep well?
Producer...
Thank you.
For what?
I've learned a lot from you.
Especially this shoot.
You were amazing.
I wasn't even on the boat. It's all you.
If it was me, I would've flipped out and ended the shoot.
Instead, you stayed calm and stayed up all night.
Amazing.
Work is tough, right?
The seniors always criticize you.
Work and life balance is a mess.
You came in proud as a producer,
but all you do is just labor.
It's tiring, right?
To be honest,
it is tiring.
Sang-woo,
I really look forward to your own programs later on.
You're very dependable and trustworthy.
I know you have potential and always try your best.
That's why I can always depend on you and look forward to working with you.
Can I ask you something?
Are you happy working on the variety shows?
Think about it like this.
Our job is someone else's dream job.
A cable TV producer is a very special job.
There're many who can only dream of this job
and just watch from afar.
It was the same for me.
Before this became my life, I desperately wanted this job too.
I need to respect and take responsibility for this opportunity given to me.
Just one percent of viewer's rating is still 500 thousand people.
I'll do anything
for those 500 thousand people who watch our show.
Let's go now.
RESIGNATION LETTER
A damn mosquito bit my face!
MY BIRTHDAY
KINGDOM OF LOVE, 24.5%
RAMYEON CHEF, 0.56%
Director...
Please give us one last chance.
I already talked with the higher-ups. Last week was the last show.
Let the writers and staff know and settle the accounts.
Let us know.
Producer Gu...
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
How's everyone doing?
They're making calls and looking for work.
It's not looking good.
I'm sorry. I should've worked harder.
Why are you sorry?
It's my fault as the producer.
-Schedule a wrap-up party next week. -Wait!
-The seniors are waiting for you. -Why?
It's your birthday! We should do a cake.
You haven't eaten all day.
How can I celebrate when they all just lost their jobs?
Sang-woo.
Buy people who want to drink with this.
I'll get going now.
Hey.
How's that assistant? Sang-woo.
Why?
Ramyeon Chef got canceled.
I've heard good things about him. I'm going to bring him for Season 2.
He works hard and has good working sense.
Okay, he's mine then. You'll be on break anyways.
Wait a minute.
Will the Director place you somewhere else?
That's none of your business.
I'm sorry, but I have no interest in you.
I only want your assistant director.
What's wrong with your face?
Any plans for your birthday?
I bet you have no plans, since you have no friends.
Why did you call?
I thought I can be a warm neighbor and help you out.
Today is a warm and blessed day.
I don't need your help.
Oh, really?
Are you throwing a big party?
Yes, stop bothering me.
What's wrong with her?
HAN JI-YEON
Hello.
Hello, Jae-hoon.
I'm sorry to call out of the blue.
No, it's okay.
I was sorry about last time too.
Ji-yeon.
Something urgent came up.
I'm very sorry.
I have to go right now. I apologize.
Next time,
whenever you're free, I'd like to treat you to dinner.
I'm really sorry. I'll get going now.
You can't abandon me this time.
No worries.
MOM
MY DAUGHTER
Mom!
Our daughter! Did you eat seaweed soup?
We couldn't get a hold of you for the entire day.
Sorry, I was busy the whole day.
My daughter! Happy birthday!
Your mom and I went to the market.
We bought everything for the ribs and Korean pancakes.
You're coming this weekend, right?
Yeo-reum, I'll have the ribs ready
and prepare the pumpkin pancakes that you like.
It'll be ready when you come.
Don't schedule any shoots during the weekend and come.
Your dad misses you a lot.
I hope you're not eating ramyeon all-day because of your show.
One must have three good meals a day.
Don't worry. I'm eating very well.
We love you!
Yeo-reum!
Happy birthday to you!
Thank you too, Mom.
Thank you for giving birth to me 37 years ago.
Mom and Dad, I love you guys!
Yeo-reum! Happy birthday! Let's meet up soon.
Welcome!
I'd like to order a tuna kimbap, please.
Yes, ma'am!
Why do you like Klimt?
Klimt?
His art seems to show both love and loneliness simultaneously.
Klimt was a well-known playboy.
After he left...
Yes.
...for two years,
he entered a slump--
Thank you and have a nice day.
At some point in my life, birthdays became insignificant.
I'm buying since it's my birthday!
My twentieth birthday
was full of laughter and joy.
My thirty-seventh birthday
is just like any other day of the year.
A day when my show got canceled.
A day when I secretly cried while calling my mom and dad.
A day when I ate tuna kimbap for dinner by myself.
It's okay.
It doesn't matter.
It's just another day.
But sometimes...
I want my heart to flutter.
I want to be special.
Out of the 365 days of the year, at least for today,
I want to shine.
Yeo-reum.
Yeo-reum,
happy birthday.
I came back to Korea a few days ago.
I've missed you.
What are you doing here?
Spare me some time.
I want to talk with you.
I have nothing to say to you.
Here.
It's from the cake shop that you like.
It's still there.
Leave.
You're not welcome here.
I'll leave for today.
But...
I'll be back.
When I was in New York,
I missed Korea the most on your birthday,
more than mine.
What was that?
Why was he here?
He came to wish me a happy birthday.
BAKERY 054
Unbelievable.
Let's go in.
The guy has no sense.
I'm surprised you bought me a cake.
Did your big party end early?
Why are you home so early?
Just open the wine.
I'll even light candles for you.
Forget it! Please don't.
Please stop.
Can you please stop? It's embarrassing.
-I don't want to look. -Why not? It's so cute.
So embarrassing.
-Happy birthday! Blow it out! -Go away!
Congratulations.
Thank you, Jae-hoon.
Cheers!
I get to smile because of you.
How was it seeing him after all this time?
Kim In-woo.
How is it seeing him after a long time?
Jae-hoon.
My program got canceled today.
Half of my staff are out of work now.
Are you okay?
How can I be fine?
If I ever got to see him again,
I wanted to meet him without shame.
Not on a day like today.
On a good day.
I just want to make sure.
Don't ever get back with In-woo.
I wasn't planning to.
Why do you care?
If you start to date, I'll be bored.
Real bored.
Am I your doll?
I'm your doll too.
Kim In-woo.
He signed up to work abroad without consulting you.
He just one-sidedly notified you.
Asking you to marry him and taking you abroad?
He didn't consider you, your life, or your career whatsoever.
This is the first time you've said something like that.
Unless someone genuinely great comes along,
let's entertain each other.
What's that?
Mosquito cage.
Oh right,
help me set it up when you have time.
This is the manual.
-How should we begin? -Let's see.
The pole sticking out is the male.
The pole with the hole is the female.
Insert the male pole into the female pole.
-After inserting? -Rotate it.
Male pole into female pole and then rotate.
Insert it.
Does it fit in?
-Female pole. -Male pole.
Jae-hoon, it's not there.
Lift your legs a bit.
Just put it in properly!
Wait a moment!
I got it in!
-It's in? -Yes.
That was harder than I thought.
I'll sleep well tonight, thanks to you.
Thank you.
It's cozier than I thought.
Right? I should've gotten it sooner.
Did you catch the mosquito?
Not yet.
It bit your face,
and you let it live?
I have to see it to catch it.
I even bought an electric swatter.
It's not here yet.
It still might be here.
Don't let it eat you alive and check.
Okay.
Then what? After you hugged?
Describe it in more detail.
It's been so long since someone looked at me like that.
-What kind of look? -Romantic eyes!
What do you think of my son?
I really like you, Ji-yeon.
We're slowly getting to know each other.
Jae-hoon and Yeo-reum are not male and female.
They're more human and human.
We have to help them get together.
She's bringing a man at 1 a.m.?
Yeo-reum. I'm still not over you.