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[Xiumin]

[Side dish refills are self-serve!]

[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]

Not bad for just four hours of work.

Should I expand the business?

[Certified Excellent Enterprise] [Eun Sil Food Co., Ltd.]

You'll be a CEO in no time.

Oh, please...

I only have 33 locations so far.

33?!

- Look over here, please. - Perfect.

One more over here.

This wasn't my original plan, but now that I've started...

I might as well turn it into a franchise.

"How to turn your diner into a goldmine."

What's this?

My man!

Want me to grill you a mackerel?

Why on earth...

are you grilling mackerels on the street?

The whole neighborhood reeks of fish!

Mackerel is best when grilled over charcoal.

But since houses here don't have chimneys, this is my only option.

You seem pretty skilled at cooking.

Did you cook before coming here?

Not at all.

I only set foot in a kitchen for the first time a few days ago.

And she left the kitchen in his hands?

Unbelievable...

I may not have hands-on experience

but I've traveled across the country, tasting and recording all kinds of delicacies.

In fact, as a Transcendent Genius, I can perfectly recreate anything

I've tasted before.

My man?

I must say.

Gwansong is truly a man of virtue.

He must have noticed I was busy and left without a word.

Such thoughtfulness...

Tonight, I must finish the conversation I couldn't earlier.

I knew this would happen!

Mr. Lee! Where's Mr. Lee?

He left this mess and won't even answer his phone?!

Mister! Mr. Homeless!

Come with me.

You can't go there right now.

But he seems to be in trouble.

Shouldn't I go help him?

Read the room!

This isn't something you can help.

But!

[Dorae Taste Evaluation LIVE]

Wait, Mae Chang! Why is she inside such a tiny box…?

I mean...

Ah, this must be another one of your advanced inventions.

I, the Transcendent Genius, have mastered this as well.

I only just found out while browsing online.

Something major happened at Dorae.

But then, what is Mae Chang eating at this late hour?

Tell her to come out and speak with me.

This isn't happening right now This was recorded earlier today.

Who are you fooling?

How dare you mock me for struggling with modern inventions?

Mae Chang is right here before my eyes.

How can you claim this happened during the day?

Enough!

...right here before my eyes

How can you claim this happened during the day?

Enough!

Wait, this...

How dare you mock me!

Mae Chang is right here before my eyes.

How can you claim this happened during the day?

Enough! How marvelous.

So my past can be trapped inside this?

Come on out.

What's your plan now?

Rumors are already spreading outside

that you used subpar ingredients.

We paid a fortune for this ad campaign

and you trashed the brand image!

Are you in your right mind, Mr. Lee?

It was an accident.

The food was perfectly fine.

You all know that.

And what good does that do us?

The damage is already done!

Rumors can be corrected.

Forget it. I want my investment back.

Is that how all of you feel?

Very well.

Leave me your account details, and I'll return your investment.

But make no mistake. There will be no reinvestments.

This will be resolved by tomorrow, so if you pull out now...

Don't expect to come back in.

Tomorrow?

How?

Wait and see for yourselves.

That is...

if you're still investors by then.

[The broadcast has ended] [Thank you for watching]

My man!

Why do things keep going wrong?

I told him to throw it away!

So you're saying what happened to Mae Chang earlier

is captured here?

Yes.

She ate Chef Lee's food and threw up

right in front of everyone watching.

No wonder,

the usually gentle Chef Lee seemed on edge.

Mister, just stay out of his way for now.

He's already got enough on his plate, so don't make it worse.

I'm not bothering him.

I simply wish to have a conversation.

That is bothering him.

[The broadcast has ended] [Thank you for watching]

But wait, look at these comments!

What?

"Junk food for 300,000 won?"

"We demand truth from Lee Hyuk..."

What do they know about the chef?

Haters, you're all doomed.

What are you doing?

Isn't it obvious?

I'm protecting Chef Lee.

Doesn't look that way to me...

- It looks like you'll break something... - Don't distract me, mister. You're confusing me.

I just hope Mae Chang's okay…

She looked extremely distressed earlier.

Mi Sol!

I'm sorry.

I should've checked on you first.

You must be having the hardest time.

Why are you being so loud in the middle of the night?

Mi Sol! Were you...

asleep?

Of course I was.

What else would I be doing at this hour?

How can you even sleep after what happened?

And what exactly changes if I stay awake?

Then, do you want me to stay up and suffer?

No, that's not what I mean…

Aren't you at least worried about the situation?

Why wouldn't I be?

I threw up on a live broadcast!

That clip is going to haunt me forever.

I already have enough memes from my wooden acting.

That's not the problem right now.

Our CEO nearly had a stroke over this.

If Chef Lee sues us for damages, the whole company's screwed.

I've told you so many times. I didn't want to do this.

It was Chef Lee who forced it through.

If anything, I should be the one suing for damages!

Wait, it's Chef Lee.

Give it to me.

What are you going to say? Don't make this worse.

Relax.

Hello?

This is Lee Hyuk.

I called to settle the issue regarding the advertisement.

Look, Chef Lee!

Chef Lee.

I did nothing wrong.

You're the one who changed the concept

at the last minute.

So why am I the one paying for it?

Sue me if you want!

I have no intention of suing you.

But we should meet.

We need to settle this properly, don't we?

Young lady.

- Young lady! - Yes?

Eh?

How do you expect to peel soybeans properly half-asleep?

To make good tofu, you must carefully peel every last skin.

Ugh, I was up all night fighting haters online.

I had to defend our chef.

A grown woman spending the night brawling.

If your mother knew, she'd have given you a scolding.

Why are we even making tofu from scratch?

They sell it at the market!

You really have no sense of efficiency.

Back in Joseon, the people outside Changuimun

were known for their smooth and delicate tofu.

But such tofu is hard to find here

so we must make it ourselves.

Changuimun tofu?

That's a thing?

I've never heard of it.

Did you not read the "Domundaejak" I gave you?

It's written in there.

"Domundaejak?"

Oh, the collateral?

How was I supposed to read it? It's all in classical Chinese!

But you didn't even write that, did you?

You copied it from somewhere, right?

How dare you question the integrity of a Transcendent Genius!

Regardless, good food begins with sincerity.

When I think about the customers coming all this way for our cooking

how could I serve them anything less than my best?

Yeah, yeah. You sound even more dramatic than my mom.

Mr. Homeless.

Then how about we raise the price

just a little?

I mean, our prices are ridiculously low.

Where else can you get a meal for 5,000 won these days?

Impossible.

Why not?

Your mother wouldn't approve.

Which is exactly why we should raise it before she gets back.

I chose to cook here because I respect her wish

to serve affordable meals to the hungry.

- Just 2,000 won more. - Impossible.

Oh, just 1,000 won.

Absolutely not.

Ugh, I quit! I'm not peeling the beans!

You expect me to do this kind of labor for just 5,000 won?

It all tastes the same anyway.

Let's just take it easy!

Taste it.

No thanks.

Just one bite

I said I'm good.

- Just one bite! - Oh, I said...

Is it that good?

It's hot!

Oh...

Ah, I forgot it was still boiling.

But then...

It's like hot ice cream?

It just melts instantly, leaving only the nutty flavor behind.

That's because you peeled the beans so thoroughly.

Fine, I'll keep peeling…

But we are revisiting the price talk later.

Agreed.

Keep peeling.

[Dorae]

[Closed for today]

Mr. Lee will be with you shortly.

So he calls us here, only to keep us waiting?

What kind of nonsense is this?

I'm sorry.

Tell him to hurry up.

But why insist on meeting in person?

What does he want?

You're giving me a headache Just sit down.

You always overthink things.

Isn't it obvious?

What is?

Even if we're done for good...

He still wants to see me one last time.

You really do live in your own fantasy world.

- Welcome. - Table for two.

Here's your two soft tofu stews.

Enjoy your meal.

Detective Kang!

So, you've reopened.

Yes, would you like to eat?

Sure, why not?

You!

You're the officer who locked me up without so much as an apology!

How dare you show your face here?!

Don't tell me, he's...

Yes, he's in charge of our kitchen.

I refuse to serve him my food.

Oh, come on…

Yeah, well...

I guess that means no food for me today.

Nonsense, have a seat.

No!

Go.

[Heo Gyun]

[Eun Sil]

Would you like a bowl of soft tofu?

Yes, yes.

One soft tofu stew.

He's not coming.

Let's just go.

Huh? Just like that?

How long are we supposed to wait?

Ugh, seriously.

Apologies for keeping you waiting.

Chef Lee.

You railed at me when I was late

but now look at you.

Please, have a seat, Mi Sol.

This won't take long.

Okay, let me explain the incident

behind the much-talked-about promotional video for Restaurant Dorae.

This is good.

How strange.

So?

Did you find the person she met right before the accident?

Oh, that?

You seem to be mistaken.

There was no one next to her that day.

Unbelievable!

I thought you were just a nasty officer, but you're an incompetent one too!

I saw someone with my own eyes!

There's footage of her walking alone.

So let's not go over this again, okay?

Footage?

Are you talking about the marvel that captures the past?

Let me see it, too.

Oh, please.

Not just anyone gets to see that.

I said there was no one, so drop it.

That can't be right…

Wait.

Are you absolutely sure?

Yes, I am.

Mister, stop pestering the detective.

Could I have imagined it?

Thank you.

That was a good meal.

Thank you, detective. Come again!

She said, "Come again," but do not come again!

I thought they were closed today.

Then what's with all those cars?

The reason I've gathered you all here today

is at the request of Jung Mi Sol.

The statement you see now was sent by her company's CEO.

Since Mi Sol found it difficult to speak on her own

they asked me to do so in her place.

Our CEO?

I had no idea...

Ow! That's hot!

Are you all right?

We should get this treated first.

We're closing for today.

Everyone, please leave!

What are you talking about?

It's all money sitting there!

We're still open, please don't go.

How do you plan to work with that hand?

I'm fine.

Stop overreacting and go make soft tofu.

One more soft tofu, please.

- Got it! One more soft tofu! - Yes.

Mister, hurry up.

How...

From a young age, Jung Mi Sol

captured the nation's heart as the Commercial Film Fairy.

Why am I the only one having a hard time? Why!

Why!

But after transitioning to acting, her career hit a slump

due to criticism of her poor performances.

Desperate to reclaim her popularity, Mi Sol didn't focus on improving her acting.

Instead, she became obsessed with her appearance.

And that led her to develop an eating disorder.

In other words, she forces herself to vomit after eating.

These days, they call it "binge-purge syndrome".

She came to the hospital, fully covered in a hat and mask.

But I recognized Jung Mi Sol's voice.

She kept saying she'd throw up everything she ate…

- Seriously? - No way.

Ah, yes.

I know this may be hard to believe.

After all, Mi Sol has always claimed to maintain her figure solely through exercise.

I just squeeze in workouts whenever I can at home.

That way, I never let calories settle in my body.

You can lose weight healthily, just like me!

But it was all a lie.

I looked into it, and turns out that entire clip was a paid product placement.

PPL? Without me knowing?

That's not the issue right now.

And now, this case is no different.

Without disclosing her health issues,

Mi Sol took part in the promotional video

tarnishing Dorae's image

and causing immense financial damage.

But neither I nor Dorae intend to take legal action over the losses.

What we truly hope,

is for Jung Mi Sol to break free from her distorted obsession with beauty

and truly overcome her eating disorder.

Jung Mi Sol, is this all true?

Do you have anything to say in response?

How are you feeling right now?

Is it true that you force yourself to throw up?

What the hell do you know about me to talk like that?

Mi Sol!

- Jung Mi Sol! - Jung Mi Sol!

Please say something!

Is this all true?

Give a comment, Jung Mi Sol!

So, this was your plan.

I had faith in you, Mr. Lee.

What did I tell you?

Didn't I say he would handle it just fine?

I know there's no one like Mr. Lee.

After that mess with the diner,

I was worried he'd just talk his way through again.

It was out of concern.

On my way here, I saw that the diner reopened.

Are you sure there's nothing to worry about?

If you mean the one across the street, there's nothing to worry about.

A man with zero cooking experience is running the kitchen.

But as you know, running a restaurant is not some children's play.

There's no way that'll work.

They'll crash and burn soon enough.

Well, if you say so, I guess there's nothing to worry about.

We're counting on you, Mr. Lee.

Good work.

- Nice job. - Well done.

Wow, I was wondering how you'd get out of the Jung Mi Sol mess.

That was impressive.

- Glad you think so. - Then...

But you seem a little too confident about that diner.

"They'll crash and burn on their own?"

That sounds a bit too optimistic, don't you think?

That's my professional assessment as a restaurant owner.

Someone like him can't revive a diner.

Have you tried their food?

You haven't, have you?

He probably just copied something he saw.

I wouldn't call that real cooking.

It was phenomenal.

How should I put it?

It's familiar yet oddly new.

So why not put your pride aside and use me?

I'm offering to take care of the dirty work for you

but you keep pushing me away.

Kind of hurts my feelings.

It's because you keep crossing the line, Detective Kang.

So I have no choice but to draw it again.

From now on, stay out of my restaurant.

Unless I call for you first.

Then...

Mi Sol!

Where did Jung Mi Sol go?

Where is she?

Let's go that way.

To the right?

Hurry.

Are they gone?

They're gone.

Stay put for a bit longer.

- Is that Jung Mi Sol? - Looks like her.

Yeah, I think it's her.

Three soft tofu, mister.

Where did he go? We're swamped here!

Mr. Homeless!

Mr. Homeless!

Stay here for a moment

I'll tell you when the coast is clear.

Excuse me.

I appreciate the help since last time

but I don't take in stalkers.

Take in what?

Mr. Homeless!

Let's talk again later.

This is the last bowl of soft tofu.

Enjoy.

Goodbye.

That's it for today!

See? You are not okay at all!

My goodness.

Come over here.

How many bowls did you serve with your hand like this?

125 bowls!

We sold 125 servings today!

Sales are even higher than yesterday.

But your injury is serious.

I think we should close tomorrow so you can rest.

What are you talking about?

If we keep closing for every little thing

when are we ever going to make money?

Health comes before money.

No, money!

Money always comes first!

We should push even harder while we're on an upswing!

Oh, first, let's name this diner.

We've done just fine without one.

Why do we need one now?

Because we need it for social media,

delivery apps,

and GPS.

GP?

Is it a pot?

I have no idea what you're saying.

Well...

It's hard to explain, but trust me.

Having a name is incredibly important.

Maybe I should go to a naming center and get one that brings in money?

Lady Eun Sil.

Do you know my name?

Mr. Homeless is Mr. Homeless.

What name?

I could've sworn I told you before.

I better go see Mom.

I'll be back.

She says names are important

yet she doesn't even know the name of the person she's with.

What a contradictory woman.

[Chef Lee Hyuk's Generous Forgiveness]

[Declines Compensation, Wishes Mi Sol a Quick Recovery]

[From the "Mukbang Throw-Up" Controversy to PPL Scandal, Actress Jung Mi Sol]

The smear posts are gone now.

Good work. You can go.

Exactly worth 5,000 won.

It was phenomenal.

How should I put it?

It's familiar yet oddly new.

Mom, I made a lot of money.

Not as much as you did

but I think I'll catch up soon.

Aren't I amazing?

When you wake up, I'll let you work at the restaurant just for fun.

Miss.

You need to pay for the interim bill today.

Oh, yes. I'll take care of it before I go.

Oh, did you get hurt?

It's no biggie.

Just a little burn.

I applied some ointment at home.

The dressing looks professionally done.

Well...

I did a decent job wrapping it up.

Ow! That's hot!

Are you okay?

"I, the Transcendent Genius"

"never forget how to wrap a bandage once he's done it."

Mr. Homeless, are you asleep?

I bought some bungeoppang.

Bungeoppang?

You have to eat them while they're hot.

Why give that to someone whose name you don't even know?

I do not feel like eating.

Are you still upset?

You tend to hold grudges.

Try one, I came running with them in my arms to keep them warm.

Here!

Since you insist...

I took care of the sign while I was out.

I picked a name for the restaurant.

What did you name it?

You'll see for yourself later.

They taste good, right?

But then, where is the fish?

I do not see it at all.

Bungeoppang doesn't actually have fish in it.

Then isn't that fraud?

That's like selling beef gukbap with no beef in it!

It's me, Detective Kang.

I'll leave it in your hands.

[Beef Gukbap]

"Side dish refills are self-serve!"

"Self-serve?"

Since my hand is injured, I might be slow serving food.

So I figured customers could help themselves to side dishes.

"Self-serve" must mean helping oneself.

That's right.

That's a great phrase.

Of all the words I've learned here, this is my favorite.

Now, shall we open the diner?

Get in line!

Side dish refills are self-serve!

More kkakdugi, please!

Side dish refills are self-serve!

Can we get three bowls of gukbap over here?

Got it, just a moment.

The kkakdugi is perfectly fermented.

Thank you for the meal.

Wow, beef gukbap!

- Some water here, please. - Welcome.

Mister, water.

Okay.

Wait!

There's a cockroach in my soup, and that's your reaction?!

There's nothing wrong with my food.

Only the right ingredients ever go in.

Are you saying I'm lying?

Yes. Why cause trouble with a false accusation?

Get out of here!

Oh, look at this!

Maybe a health inspection report will knock some sense into you.

Mister, stay inside.

You want me to just stand by while this happens?

Just go inside.

I sincerely apologize, sir.

Why are you apologizing?

Do you also believe that thug's lie?

Hey, hey!

What's going on?

Young lady!

How dare you!

Chef, we'll serve the dessert for the main table.

No, I'll do it.

Is this the final course?

I've never had such a luxurious meal in my life.

You can't afford something like this with the salary of a civil servant.

Nice.

Wow.

Did you get the job done?

I told you.

By the time I finish this meal, it'll be done.

The method may be outdated, but what matters is that it works.

Classic never goes out of style, you know?

They won't be able to reopen the diner for a while.

Well done.

But why the change of heart?

I didn't think you'd reach out to me.

Because he irritates me.

Gwansong!

Everything about him.

Stop.

With that hand…

You'll make it worse.

We need to clean up quickly and get back to business.

You still want to run the diner in this situation?

If we throw out the gukbap and make a fresh batch,

we can still hit our sales target.

There's nothing wrong with my gukbap.

So, stop worrying about that

and focus on getting treatment first.

I'll go get groceries.

Why are you doing this?

We need to run the business.

Don't you want to make money?

You and your money, money, money!

Is that all you ever think about?

Yes, that's right.

I only care about money.

I'm not like my mom or you

feeding the hungry out of some noble sense of duty.

I just want to make money.

Clinging to profit like that is the behavior of small-minded people.

You talk like such a free spirit.

Maybe in Joseon, being born into a noble family

meant you could scoff at money, but here!

Money makes you noble.

The rich are the kings with power.

You need money to be treated like a person.

Without it, even the living get left to die.

This is the reality of your so-called paradise, Yuldoguk.

So stop talking and start cooking.

I refuse to go down like this.

So, in the end, I'm just your means to make money?

If that's the case…

I don't want to be used anymore.

I'm struggling too, you know.

But here, money makes you noble.

The rich are the kings with power.

You need money to be treated like a person.

Without it, even the living get left to die.

This is the reality of your so-called paradise, Yuldoguk.

Does the world I dreamed of not exist even in the future?

Bungeoppang!

So this is how they're made.

The same flour batter and red bean filling

but if you use a fish-shaped mold, it's bungeoppang.

A chrysanthemum mold makes gukhwa-ppang.

And a walnut mold makes Hodugwaja.

Is that so?

That's fascinating.

How they are baked determines their names.

Give me ten fish-shaped ones.

I need to deliver them before they get cold, so...

Then, what mold are you in now?

Are you really okay with it changing your name.

Where did he go?

Where did that old man go?

Old man?

The old man who made these for me.

You bought them from me just now.

Signboard delivery.

Where should I install it?

Signboard...

Just leave it there.

Aren't you going to install it?

Please leave it there.

Okay. Then, I'll leave it here.

[Heo's Diner] [Serving meals with sincerity]

Mi Sol!

Hey, Jung Mi Sol!

Let's check inside too.

Something definitely happened.

That's the only way to explain this.

Hello? Is it you, Mi Sol?

Hey.

Why are you so hard to reach?

Do you know how worried I was?

Did you see me on the front page of Issue Patch?

It's not a dating scandal, but hey, goal achieved.

You...

Are you okay?

But then...

Even with my dumb brain, I can tell

this is really the end for me.

I've got no talent, and now everyone hates me.

Who would ever cast me again?

So, you should find other ways to make a living.

You've got a family to take care of.

Mi Sol, where are you?

Mi Sol!

Shall I start wrapping up?

Mi Sol, don't do anything reckless.

You don't have to be a celebrity to live a good life!

Why would you die? Why?

Who said anything about dying?

I'm going to get revenge on Lee Hyuk

then I'll go to prison or straight to hell. Live well!

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