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[Xiumin]

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[Chu So Jung]

[Lee Sae On]

[Lee Soo Min]

[Kim Hee Jung] [Woo Hyun] [Oh Ji Ho]

[Heo's Diner]

[The characters, organizations, and events in this drama]

[are purely fictional and unrelated to historical facts]

[Animals were filmed under expert supervision in accordance with welfare guidelines]

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

This area is off-limits.

Mister...

My mom will be okay, right?

It's not serious, is it?

I only said awful things to her…

What if something happens to her?

I told her I didn't want to live with her anymore.

But I didn't mean it I need to tell her that…

What if she just leaves me?

Life and death are in the hands of the heavens.

No amount of worry can change fate...

So let's wait patiently.

Excuse me.

[Kang Jin Su] [National Police Agency]

We received a report from a resident.

I'd like to ask a few questions about the incident.

Are you the first witness?

That is correct.

I was the first to find the madam injured.

Do you recall what time it was?

The rain made it difficult to tell

but dawn had yet to break.

It must have been around the hour of the tiger.

Tiger...

Hour of the tiger?

It was probably around 5 AM.

Five, okay.

Now that I think about it, she usually prepares to open the diner around then

so I don't get why she was there.

Isn't that her usual route?

No, she barely had any reason to go that way.

Oh, I see.

Well, have you noticed anything unusual about your mother lately?

Unusual?

She found out yesterday that I quit my job.

But what were you doing there last night?

Didn't we part ways in front of Changdeokgung?

Why are you all looking at me like that?

I was merely looking around the neighborhood...

If there's a way here, there must be a way back.

Even a fox turns toward home in its final moments.

What?

ID, please.

Hand over your ID.

Oh, you mean my identification tag?

Even my descendants still use identification tags?

Yes, yes, whatever. Just hand it over.

But mine was confiscated when I was exiled.

What about your social security number?

Or at least your name and date of birth?

That, I have!

Tell me.

I'm Heo Gyosan, born on the day of the black dog

in the month of the red rat, the year of the snake.

Year of the snake...

Are you messing with me?

I am utterly serious.

[Identity Statement] Fill this out.

Write everything down, no missing details. Understood?

Understood.

Now, bring me a brush and ink.

A brush and ink in one?!

To write so fine and long with such ease…

It fits neatly in my pocket

and it doesn't even smudge.

This must be the dream of all scholars!

To acquire such a marvel, I'd need hundreds

of His Late Highness's portraits.

What are you all looking at? Get back to work!

Seriously, I...

Just take the pen,

and fill it out properly, got it?

You're just giving me such a precious item.

No take-backs later!

Yeah, yeah, just write already!

Okay.

Wait!

Wait, this is...

Oh, what is it this time?

I'm delighted to see this name.

The protagonist of my story shares the same name, Hong Gil Dong.

Are you saying you're Heo Gyun or something?

How did you know?

That is, in fact, my real name.

Why are you doing this?

Why am I being locked up?

As of this moment, you're a suspect.

We couldn't verify your identity, and you have no clear residence.

You'll stay here until the investigation is complete.

Release me at once!

My only crime was saving a life!

If you want to get out sooner, then cooperate.

Faking insanity to get a lighter sentence?

That won't work with me, got it?

Listen while I'm being nice.

Wait.

- Say that again. - Is this guy insane?

What the hell are you doing now?

Again.

Like this, do it again!

Wow, have you completely lost it?

You think you can mock the law?

That expression!

Haven't we met before?

I've never seen a lunatic like you in my 15 years as a detective!

No, I'm certain we've met.

A Transcendent Genius like me never forgets a face!

Where on earth have we met?

Was it in a dream?

♫ Shy emotions that I've been hiding I'll give them all to you ♫

Uh, honey, yeah…

Uh-huh.

Keep running your mouth

and I'll add obstruction to your charges!

Seriously…

My Lord, we found it.

You're certain it belonged to Gyosan?

Yes, without a doubt.

We searched as far as we could

but no one has seen a man with his topknot severed.

Gyosan, are you truly gone?

How meaningless...

Your Highness, to neglect a talented man solely because of his illegitimate birth

is a great loss to the nation.

I humbly ask that you extend your grace

to these gifted illegitimate sons

to good use for the country.

What are your thoughts?

[Gwanghaegun]

The request to abolish discrimination against illegitimate sons?

Such a notion is unthinkable.

The prohibition of government positions for illegitimate sons

has been firmly established since the reign of King Taejong.

And yet, Gyosan's words move me today.

Has the court not suffered from a constant shortage of talent since the war?

If we could use capable illegitimate sons to fill those ranks…

But, Your Highness.

Now, I find myself curious about the very men.

Gyosan so tirelessly praises.

Let us drink!

Let us drink!

My friends.

Let us not waste our lives in drink alone.

Gyosan.

If you take away even this small solace

from the wretched lives of illegitimate sons

how shall we endure the long years ahead?

Today, His Highness has shown favor toward the appeal you submitted.

He intends to open a path

for illegitimate sons to serve in office.

Is this true?

It is likely to happen.

His Highness is a reasonable man.

Did I hear that correctly?

Perhaps it is time we lay aside revelry and turn to our studies.

You truly worked hard for this!

Come, let us drink to this!

A toast!

Shall we join them?

Yes, Your Highness.

Gyosan, the opposition will not yield so easily.

Can this truly be achieved?

My friend…

I told you, His Highness is different.

Well, if you think about it!

Is His Highness himself not of illegitimate birth?

I shall tear out the tongues of those insolent wretches, Your Highness!

Why do you waver, Gwansong? That is unlike you.

Does it trouble you as well that I was born of a concubine?

Perish the thought, Your Highness.

You, of all people, have always recoiled at the idea of illegitimate sons.

And yet, despite Prince Yeongchang being the rightful heir to the throne,

not once have you entertained treasonous thoughts?

Your Highness was rightfully enthroned

by the late king himself.

No one...

No one would dare harbor such disloyalty.

Yet my father, even in his final moments

clung only to Yeongchang.

Had Yeongchang been a little older, I…

Your Highness, trust in me.

I will root out every last speck

of defiance before you.

Inspector General, I'm here to report.

What is the situation?

Have the so-called Seven Riverside Friends confessed?

My apologies, sir.

They have endured three days and nights of interrogation

but refuse to speak.

Then push them harder.

Until Prince Yeongchang's name

leaves their lips.

Understood, sir.

Wait, speaking of which...

Mae Chang, weren't you acquainted with those seven?

Well...

I merely filled their cups as a gisaeng, nothing more.

I see.

It's best to keep your distance from traitors like them.

I'd hate to see their misfortune

drag you down with them.

Sir...

Oh, dear.

Your face is clouded with worry.

If you want to resent someone, resent Gyosan, not me.

Had he only listened to me back then

those illegitimate sons wouldn't have been branded as traitors.

Gyosan, if you become someone His Highness cannot do without.

Then, His Highness will call for me.

Tell me, what does His Highness need?

I'll do whatever I can.

Lately, His Highness has been unable to sleep through the night.

Even before you were exiled, the signs were there

but it has only worsened over time.

That is troubling indeed.

What is the cause?

Worry, what else?

There are still factions within the palace loyal to Prince Yeongchang.

As long as they remain, His Highness will never be at peace.

But I thought most of them

had already been purged.

As long as the seed of treason remains.

His Highness's worries will never fade.

Which is why…

I need you to root it out.

Are you suggesting... the prince?

You're not serious, are you?

Have I ever been anything but serious?

It's just… too absurd to believe.

Did you think becoming someone His Highness needs

would be easy?

It's not about whether it's easy or difficult.

I cannot bring myself to commit an act that defies morality.

Then.

Are you content to live like this for the rest of your days?

Even if I were to leave this place by such means

would I truly be free?

Because of his stubbornness, he doomed not only his friends...

but himself as well.

How foolish can one be?

Today, the wine tastes especially

sweet.

The rice isn't sticky at all!

The kimchi is as salty as pure salt!

And the doenjangguk is so scorched, it's barely edible!

This isn't a place for complaints.

Eat what you're given, and stop whining.

I can't put this filth in my mouth!

I miss her cheonggukjang…

Speaking of which, I wonder how she's doing.

I hope she regained consciousness.

Madam! Wake up!

Madam! Excuse me...

You there.

Can you call the officer who questioned me?

Doctor!

How's my mom...?

We took all the necessary measures

but due to severe intracerebral hemorrhage, we can't guarantee anything.

Are you...

Are you saying she might not make it?

Doctor...

Please save my mom.

The surgery went well, so let's wait and see.

She was fortunate to have been brought in right after the accident.

If she had arrived any later, it might have been too late.

Mom, I think someone's at the store.

Mom, can you check outside?

Where did she go?

I'm coming! I'm coming!

Who is it at this hour?

Young lady!

- Oh, seriously... - Your mother is in danger!

Hurry!

Who on earth is that homeless guy?

Is he a friend or foe?

As far as I recall...

The madam was with someone right before the accident.

You can't just make things up

to get yourself out of this

I'm not making it up!

There was someone

standing next to her.

I never forget what I've seen.

Are you sure?

I stake my honor as a Transcendent Genius on it.

Did you see the person's face?

No.

It was raining, and the person was holding a syurup.

But I swear, she wasn't alone.

Syurup? Kim Hye Soo...

Oh, an umbrella?

Was that person still there when you found her?

Help!

Is no one around?!

She's dying!

Please, someone help!

That's right.

There was no one around then.

I should check this out.

Good idea!

I'll take the lead.

Why am I locked up again?

How could you do this to me?!

No wonder he looked so ominous in my dream.

Apparently, this place is amazing.

I'm starving.

A place this cheap and delicious is hard to find.

I'm sorry.

The diner is closed for now. I apologize.

We came all this way.

Let's just come back another time.

Eun Sil.

Oh, Chef Lee?

I heard the news.

About your mother's injury...

How is she?

She's...

She's unconscious.

Have you eaten?

You shouldn't skip meals.

I don't feel like eating.

At times like this, you need to stay strong.

I'll cook something for you.

Come with me.

The family must stay strong to take care of the patient

and pay hospital expenses.

Hospital expenses...

Sorry, but I just remembered I have something to take care of.

Darn it, everyone of these is an overdraft account.

What was Mom doing without even getting general insurance?

So nosy, yet far from substantial.

Let's see.

These two add up to 5.3 million won.

This should be enough...

Gyeong Won! It's me, Eun Sil.

Eun Sil, is your mother okay?

She's unconscious.

Speaking of which, can you lend me some money?

My credit card's been overdue for three months.

Oh, really?

Sang Eun, can I borrow some money?

I maxed out my loans preparing for my wedding.

No, no, never mind. It's nothing urgent.

Uncle, it's me, Eun Sil.

What?

Cancer?

How did that happen...

Didn't you say feeding people at a low price was a virtue?

You're in debt, Mom.

This must be a dream.

Wake up, Bong Eun Sil!

Snap out of this nightmare already!

I'm from Seonbuk Police Station.

Can I check the surveillance footage from outside your store?

I need this for the investigation.

Can I get a copy of this video?

Closed due to personal matters.

This must be the diner.

Detective.

Oh, thank you.

You're here about my mom's case, right?

Yes.

Uh...

I checked all the nearby surveillance cameras.

But there was none at the accident site.

However, we found footage from a different street.

Did you find anything?

Well...

Oh, chef! Are you okay?

Oh, no! You're bleeding.

What should we do?

Oh, my.

Stop fussing and get back to work.

Sous chef, finish this up.

Got it.

Are you okay, sir?

I'm fine It's just a small cut.

Leave it here. I'll take care of it.

Yes, sir.

You must've come in early this morning.

Excuse me?

It wasn't raining when I came in

but I heard it poured in the morning.

Should I dry this outside?

- No, throw it away. - Pardon?

It looks new.

Toss it.

Understood.

There was nothing unusual.

Your mother was alone the entire time.

And the man who was with you at the hospital earlier…

Mr. Homeless?

Yes, the footage shows him heading toward the stairs

after the accident.

Oh, is that so?

He was a friend, then.

Pardon?

Never mind.

So, your mother's case will be processed as an accident.

But why was she there in the rain…

Anyway, I'll take my leave now.

Okay.

By the way! What will happen to Mr. Homeless?

You locked up an innocent man and didn't even apologize!

I have something to say to that grumpy officer!

Let go of me!

Wait! Let go of me!

The team leader's out on duty.

You made such a fuss to be freed, so what now?

Just leave already!

Actually...

I have nowhere to return to.

Joseon fell, and in its place... stands a nation of my descendants.

I don't know

how I got here

or how to return.

Ma'am, why can't we cross the road?

Because the light is red.

Why is it red?

Because the green light went off.

Why did the green light go off?

Because it was time for the red light to come on.

Why are you wearing a hanbok?

Why are your clothes so dirty?

Don't you go to work?

- Why? - Why?

Why?

The pedestrian light is now green.

You may cross.

Okay, let's change the question.

Not "how," but "why".

Why did I end up in the land of my descendants?

There must be a reason.

And maybe, just maybe... That reason will lead me back to Joseon.

[Ilsin Hospital]

You actually let that lunatic go?

Yes.

He had no identification

so it wasn't easy to release him.

He said he saw me.

How could you let him go?

He only claimed

to have seen someone, not you.

This case will be closed as an accident

so we can't have him claiming he saw someone at the station.

Still, I don't like how I keep crossing paths with him.

He didn't even seem sane.

Wouldn't it be better to put him in a hospital?

Why are you so uneasy?

This case.

It was just an accident, right?

Chef Lee, I'll get going now.

Madam.

It was an accident.

Right?

Even if it was...

just being there with her is enough to start rumors.

And rumors alone can ruin someone like me.

That's why I'm here

to deal with troublesome matters.

The surveillance footage is gone.

And the case will be closed soon.

So don't worry, just focus on your business.

You're already running behind schedule.

I'll handle my business my way.

Come on, don't be like that.

Even if it's a small stake, I am part of this business.

Don't I have the right to an opinion?

Well, I guess that puts us in the same boat.

Please get out.

Huh?

I need to go and resolve the delayed business.

So get out.

I thought he was just some cook

but he's got some bite.

Are you dissatisfied with the offer?

No, it's far too much.

Are you sure this is the correct sum?

Yes, it's the amount your mother agreed to.

All that was left was her signature

but then the accident occurred.

It's truly regrettable.

Did Mom really agree to sell this place?

That's strange.

She always said she'd run this place till she drops.

Was she just bluffing?

Well, she could've changed her mind.

Working at a restaurant is demanding.

That's true.

Eun Sil.

Can you run this restaurant alone without your mother?

No.

I'm a terrible cook.

No skills at all.

Even instant noodles taste bitter when I cook them.

Then, why are you hesitating?

But selling it with my own hands feels...

My attorney will handle the paperwork.

You can sign on behalf

of your unconscious mother.

That's not what I meant.

Let's sign the contract after she wakes up.

That's the right way to do this.

Then...

What about the hospital expenses?

Eun Sil.

Aren't you in desperate need of money?

I really do need the money.

When matters are pressing, and you have no other family members

the legal procedures can be processed much faster.

So...

All you need to do is sign it, Eun Sil.

And leave...

the rest to me.

I'm just signing what my mom already agreed to, right?

Yes, that's right.

I can't do it.

What's the matter?

Eun Sil, you said you were sick of this place.

I did.

It was my goal to break away from this diner.

Then, what's the problem?

I don't know.

My mom has been working here for all her life.

She always said she'd run this place till the end.

If I sell it, she'll have nowhere to return to.

And if she has nowhere to return to...

She might never wake up.

Wait, what kind of stupid...

I guess this isn't the right time.

You must be troubled enough with your mother's accident.

You should take a few more days to bring yourself together.

And let's talk again then.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

Wake up, Bong Eun Sil.

If you don't sell this

do you plan to cook meals instead of Mom or something?

Why not?

It's just that I never tried. But if I do, cooking?

It's just grilling and stir-frying, right?

I wonder if the madam has regained consciousness.

I owe her a favor. A visit is the least I can do.

Honey!

- Honey! Wake up, honey! - Can I ask you something?

- I'm looking for the madam who runs a diner... - Excuse me.

Patient incoming!

Are you a patient?

Where are you injured?

I'm not injured.

How many fingers?

Three?

What's the date today?

Today is...

That's what I want to know.

Tell me, what year, month, and day is it?

Emergency over here! Get a CT scan of his brain first!

Take off your shoes and lie down.

Lie down please.

Wait!

Where are you taking me?

You're not going anywhere, just lie down.

Hold your breath and stay put.

Hold my breath?

You said it's not taking me anywhere!

Where is it taking me?

I...

I'm here to look for the madam!

Why does no one listen in this place?!

Sir!

Sir!

Chop the cleaned vegetables into large pieces.

Why won't these chop properly?

Ow! That's hot!

Remove the kelp once it starts to boil.

Ow! It's hot!

Why can't I hold it?

Wait, why aren't they telling me how to remove the kelp?

Now, stir-fry the vegetables.

Of course, you know you need to remove the moisture before stir-frying, right?

Why are you telling me this now?

Hello?

Who is it?

Did something happen to my mom?

Well...

Young lady!

We told him he couldn't visit, but he entered the ICU...

I only wanted to see how she was.

Why are you in a patient's gown?

Are you injured?

It's a long story.

I'm not injured. I came here to visit your mother.

The madam is yet to wake up.

You must be worried.

The doctor said

that if it weren't for you, my mom wouldn't have been able to have surgery.

I'm sorry for doubting you earlier.

Wasn't it rough at the police station?

Don't even get me started.

They locked up an innocent man.

The food was so awful.

I couldn't even eat it.

Then, have you been starving all along?

Want me to make you something?

Why does it sound like you're having a war in the kitchen?

Ta-da!

I made it.

But why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden?

You didn't even let me set foot into the restaurant.

I mean, you helped my mom.

I feel grateful and bad for this and that.

And I needed a guinea pig.

What did you say?

No, nothing.

Hurry and try it.

Then, I'll enjoy the meal.

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

No, that was unintentional.

The rice was so smoky, I thought I was chewing on gunpowder.

Why?

Did I add too much pepper?

I can't suffer alone.

What on earth did you do to the rice?

I need to see what went wrong. Do it again.

All I did was stir-fry kimchi and scallions

then toss in some meat, rice, and seasoning.

How did you turn such great ingredients into a culinary disaster?

It's a talent the Minister of Defense would desire.

Look at that!

You don't even know the basics of chopping!

If you mash the scallions like that, they lose their texture and just taste spicy.

Why don't you come and try it yourself, know-it-all?

That's impossible.

I'm an honorable man, so I can't enter the kitchen.

There you go again!

Stop talking like such a fuddy-duddy!

A fuddy-duddy?

That clearly sounds offensive.

People who are stuck-up and outdated like you are called boomers!

And you're the worst fuddy-duddy!

That's the most insulting thing I've ever heard!

I was said to be liberal and ahead of my time!

Ahead of your time? You can't even step into a kitchen!

Hey, don't tell me you actually believe something falls off

if a man enters the kitchen.

Something falls...

How crude and shameless!

All this time, you're scared to come in.

Is that correct?

What are you doing?!

It's because...

I'm crude and shameless!

Stop!

What if I don't?

Are you going to come inside to chase after me?

You must be stunned

by my bold and non-fuddy-duddy steps!

Wait.

Get out.

Excuse me?

I said get out of the kitchen.

I'll show you what real food tastes like.

The taste, aroma, and warmth of the food I remember.

I will serve all of them in a single bowl.

Well, you made something pretty close.

But then, cooking isn't just about theory.

I'll judge you fairly, considering it's your first time in the kitchen.

Why did you stop eating?

Does it taste bad?

Tastes fine to me.

It's the same.

It tastes just like Mom's gukbap.

I can't eat it because it reminds me of her.

That's because...

I, a Transcendent Genius, never forget the flavors

I've had before.

So, I figured out the recipe in reverse...

Mr. Homeless, shut up.

What a mood-killer.

Let's do this.

Do what?

Let's run this diner together.

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