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Degree of Love

However... I have something I'm curious about.

Are you normally this nice to your contract writers, including their families?

Not exactly.

Really? Is Hyeon Su getting a special treatment?

Yes. I like Hyeon Su.

CEO Park.

Of course, I have been rejected many times.

Oh, my.

So, that's how it was.

If only I was twenty years younger, I would have accepted you.

Honey!

- Please, enjoy your meal. - Yes.

Help yourself.

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Lee Hyeon Su

You called?

I'm in front of your house. I'll wait until you get home.

Okay.

Is there anything going on?

There's somewhere we have to go to together.

Where is that?

This is your share.

This is...

That's right, it's him.

I'm sorry for making you uneasy before.

Let's live together. Let's do that.

Degree of Love

Good Soup

Menu

- Put it on heat a little more. - Yes.

- Finish it up well. - Yes, Chef.

Ha Seong, when you're done, come help Min Ho.

Yes, Chef.

How do you want to do it? Will you be okay if the schedule is brought forward?

I'll have to do what the company says. The problem is Hyeon Su.

What's happening?

Speaking of the devil. We were just talking about you.

Our TV slot was moved forward.

The program before us fell through, so they want us to take that slot. What do you want to do?

Are you asking me to decide?

We're all deciding. We have to come to an agreement.

I'll do it. We can do it from the script we already have.

- Alright, that's it! - Ouch.

Then, I'll let the broadcasting company know.

Alright.

- Eonni. - Oh, Hyeong.

Hello.

Why are you here?

To meet Jeong Wu. Our airing schedule was moved forward.

It got moved forward?

Yes... The drama before us fell through and it was cut short.

Eonni, can you do it?

I'll have to. It might be my last shot.

Congratulations.

Thank you. Your drama is going well too, right?

Of course, Director Min and I are here for the casting meeting.

Alright then. Work hard.

See you.

You should do a review before casting.

Got it.

Are you not going?

I'll have to talk to CEO Park.

- Are you really going to be like this, CEO Park? - What am I doing?

Why is Eonni Hyeon Su's drama getting aired before mine?

That's something the broadcasting company decided, not I. And it shouldn't matter to you.

Why shouldn't it not matter? Our casting processes will clash. How do we go about casting now?

I like Writer Ji's personality. Do you have some fallback plan to be that feisty?

I am not behaving like this because I have a fallback plan. I know that even if I throw a temper, it doesn't damage me greatly.

Because some people don't want to fight.

Please, you two have your meeting. I'll be going, I have an appointment.

Did something good happen?

The reaction to the new menu photos on our homepage is good.

Are there many reservations?

Yes, we're slowly gaining more.

Be careful.

I'll get it. You guys keep eating.

Alright.

Hello, this is Good Soup.

Hello. This is Michelin, Korea.

I see, h-hello.

Good Soup has been awarded one star in this round of Michelin judging.

Who was on the phone?

They said we got one star.

What?

The call just came, we've just been awarded one Michelin star.

- Woah! - A Michelin star!

- Where are you going? - Hey!

Min Ho! Whoah!

Amazing!

This is just the start.

Eonni, can you do it? There's barely enough time.

I have to. Have you completed your research on the chefs?

Not yet, I still have a bit more to do.

Yes, Jeong Seon?

Guess who I got a call from today.

Who was it?

It was Michelin. We got one star from Michelin.

Congratulations. Truly, congratulations!

Thank you.

♫ Can I love you? ♫

♫ Can I softly hug you? ♫

I love you. I am in love with you.

♫ The lights were turned off in my dark heart ♫

I love you, I'm in love with you.

I know.

♫ My long days that were only filled with worries ♫

♫ You filled them up without any empty spaces ♫

♫ Then I was colored with a white light ♫

One Month Earlier

Are you able to make it like this?

Are you going to propose with it?

Yes. I sketched it out.

I'll try my best.

♫ I was so happy, it felt like a dream ♫

♫ So my held back tears spilled out ♫

♫ The path of spring, the waiting of winter ♫

♫ Was it like my heart? ♫

Let's live together. Let's do that.

♫ Even if it becomes an unstopping, sad rain ♫

Give me... some time. ♫ I won’t step backwards like a fool ♫

♫ Cause you're my everything ♫

♫ It's you I love ♫

♫ It's you I love ♫

2018 Michelin One Star

Yes, your reservation has been confirmed.

Thank you.

Wow! It's nice here.

It's delicious.

I'm so excited.

These are the appetizers for table 8.

Also, there are four lunch courses for table 12.

Four lunch courses for table 12.

Yes, Chef.

Fine Dining Restaurant, Good Soup Selected by Michelin Guide

Chef On Jeong Seon says "I believe thoughtful cooking has power to change the world"

Fine Dining Restaurant, Good Soup Selected by Michelin Guide

This will help with your fatigue.

Thank you. What about you, Su Jeong?

I had a cup, too.

Still, we should drink some together.

I'll bring one for you.

It's alright though...

The Michelin Guide, Seoul

So this is what a Michelin star is.

He's doing well.

Didn't you say your drama was going to be aired?

Eonni Su Jeong, I really don't understand you.

How can you be okay with this?

You're aware of the fact that I'm in Won Jun's heart.

So what?

That doesn't matter to you?

It does.

But things like the heart can change with time.

You're not the only one in his heart, I'm there too.

It doesn't bother you that I'm there?

Besides Sous-chef, I think of my ex-boyfriend too.

But even then, it doesn't mean I'll go back to him.

Hong Ah, you're here?

Hi, Oppa.

Did you come here because you heard Good Soup got a Michelin Star?

Yes. There are articles about it everywhere.

Jeong Seon must be delighted.

Hyeon Su got her drama to air earlier than she planned too.

Those two must be walking the flower path.

And what about me?

Why is it going well for everyone but me?

Let's live together...

Let's live together.

Give me... some time.

2 years earlier, August 2015, Paris.

From Seon Cheon to Seoul

We have paid attention to props here too.

The camera director.

- Hello. - Hello.

And the monitors are over here on this side.

The director will be calling "cue" and "cut" from here.

Doesn't each director say "cue" and "cut" differently?

How do you do it, Director?

I say "cut".

What? What?

No comment.

Since our male lead studied cooking in France,

let's go to France.

No, I don't want to go.

Eonni Hyeon Su hates planes, that's why she doesn't go on holidays.

She only went once, to Paris.

Southwest China Boarding Pass Seoul, ICN, Paris, Hankuk Air.

November 2015

- Hello - Hello.

I came to meet Mr On Jeong Seon. Is he here?

Ah, he resigned.

He works somewhere else now.

Do you know where he is, by any chance?

I don't know. I'm sorry.

Okay. Thank you.

My first trip abroad was to Paris, the city he lived in.

But I wasn't able to meet him.

Jeong Seon, I can give you an answer now.

Congratulations, again. On getting a Michelin star.

Congratulations, on getting your drama scheduled to air.

I'm so happy because you're doing well.

All that's left is for you to become even more successful.

Your project will do well this time too.

I am sorry.

I pushed us way too far ahead, didn't I?

You asked me to wait until you can tell me your story, but I rushed you.

No, that's not it.

The first time I pushed you away,

I endured the five years with the intense feelings that I had.

My feelings were strong enough that I couldn't let anyone else in.

When I met you again, I thought it was fate.

When we met again and we fell in love,

I realized that all those problems that I thought I had overcome,

I had never really overcome them.

My dad and I both tried so hard to live differently from our fathers,

but there was no need to try.

We were different people to begin with.

I didn't want a perfect Jeong Seon who could resolve everything by himself.

I wanted... to share a life with the imperfect you.

I have no confidence in us now. ♫ Got to find my way home ♫

I am sorry.

I'll do better.

There isn't any problem with you. I'm the problem.

I'll wait for you.

♫ A stroke of cold wind ♫

♫ Did it even sway your heart ♫

♫ You, who's becoming distant ♫

♫ You, who's sparkling yet sad ♫

♫ It's not okay ♫

♫ No, it hurts like crazy ♫

♫ As if my heart is broken ♫

♫ I can't take a single step ♫

♫ Because you're so warm ♫

♫ I am sad ♫

You came?

Is Chef On busy?

Yes, he is really busy.

Is there a table for us?

No. You will need to make a reservation from now on.

Then, we'll come later.

Let's go, Daniel. I'll buy you something good to eat.

You always buy me. It's nothing new.

You pay today. I don't think I can pay today.

Why are you so proud lately?

My son turned out well. Of course, I will be proud.

You buy the meal.

Let's go.

Tuna kimbap.

CEO Park, there is something I need to report regarding Chef On Jeong Seon.

Inho Electronics Taeyang Home Appliance Department wants to schedule a meeting for an advertisement deal.

I have requests for lectures, too. What should I do?

- Hello. - Hello.

It's been a long time.

Have a seat.

CEO Park wanted me to bring this to you.

It's the document terminating the contract with On Entertainment being your agent.

He said he will do this for you if that's what you want.

Son, your mom is here.

The first time is hard. The second time is easier.

It's easier to enter his house today compared to the last time.

Think of this place as my parent's house. Jeong Seon is my guardian.

I am a son too but I am so relieved someone like you isn't my mom.

Daniel!

You scared me.

Why did that scare you?

Why are you looking at us like that? Are we so nice to watch?

I will give you tea.

What is Hyeon Su up to lately?

Before, you mentioned she's in the middle of a project.

How can you have such a good memory?

Well, that is nothing.

I have a friend who wants to invest in your restaurant. Should I introduce him to you?

You shouldn't spend another person's money so easily like that.

Why would he be interested in getting an investment? All there is left for him to do is to make money.

Should I make it strong?

- Weak. - Weak.

- Jinx. - Jinx.

You're so much gentler now. You're even seeing me out.

I guess success is a good thing.

Mom, I thought that when I'm cold towards you, you get worse. So I thought I'd change my strategy.

Am I important enough for you to come up with a strategy for my sake?

But I've gotten better, after meeting Daniel.

I spend a lot of money. But other than that, I don't cause trouble.

How is Hyeon Su doing?

She must be doing well.

Did something happen? Are you two not getting along?

No, what is there for us to not get along?

She and I could get through to each other.

She is someone crazy about love, too.

Let's talk in the office.

- Did you bring your laptop?- Yes.

Go home, Kyeong.

No, I am alright. I am coming, too.

There is nothing for you to do.

We will discuss casting options and revise the script a bit.

Alright. I listen to what you say.

Please, listen to what I say.

Shave your beard instead, Director Kim. I guess you want to show others that you're working.

Why do you criticize another person's style?

Then keep that style of yours.

- You win, Kyeong.- Yeah.

Chef. Chef Eric Song is here.

I got it.

What is it? Were you working?

I was making a fresh dough for noodles. I wanted to test it out.

If you know I am coming to see you, shouldn't you dress up and tidy yourself and wait for me?

I am sorry.

No, it's alright. Have a seat.

I like this side of you.

What is it that you'd like to discuss?

A proposition. An exceptional one at that.

One of my long-time business partners is opening a new restaurant in Hong Kong.

I recommended you as the head chef.

Investment amount and loss protection period will be up to you.

I won't be able to do it because of Good Soup.

You will be able to do both.

For the first six months, it might be a bit difficult to do that since you have to focus on the opening of the restaurant.

Why are you making such a good offer to me?

When you refused my offer to develop your dishes, it left an impression on me.

As someone who has been in the industry longer, I wish I had more younger chefs like you.

Not surrendering to the power of capital. Money is a good thing, of course.

Thank you.

I am sorry. It didn't occur to me when Writer Lee Hyeon Su's project was decided.

Thank you for understanding, Director.

What can I do then?

If two shows from the same company compete against each other at the same time slot, we are damaging ourselves.

I am alright with this. But how about Writer Ji?

I know.

I don't want to hear Writer Ji throwing a temper. I will be elsewhere.

I would rather meet her at another place after this is over. I need to talk to her about the script, too.

I think we will have to work late tonight.

I am prepared to pull an overnighter.

However, how will we show falling in love at first sight?

Should I put sound effects?

We should put in being hit by a lightning and collapsing on the spot.

Let's get started.

Do you really want to see me collapse from anger?

Please consider the company too.

Why do I have to be considerate of the company? It's the company who should be considerate of me.

You didn't say anything back then. But why is it like this now?

It was a sudden turn of events so I was focused on that. It didn't occur to me that this might happen.

If your show airs as scheduled, two shows from the same production company will have to compete against each other.

My project was decided first. Hyeon Su's project is filling in for the another show that fell through. But why does my project get pushed back?

The air date for Hyeon Su's project can't be changed, since it's filling in for the show that fell through.

You clearly told me that my show is an anticipated project for On Entertainment.

This situation is outside of my control.

I won't agree to it unless it's the scheduled date. If my show gets pushed back, you better be prepared.

The terms of the contract don't specify that I need to ask for consent when two projects within the company are competing against each other.

Writer Ji.

The blame should be on the company, not on me.

Hong Ah!

What's going on?

- Eonni. - What's wrong?

Why do I have to get pushed back?

Why do I have to get pushed back because of you, over and over again?

Because your show and my show's time slot overlaps, they are telling me to push back the air date of my show.

It's a different network. Why do I have to be pushed back?

Why does that matter?

It matters. I feel like I always get pushed back if I am pushed back once.

It reminds me of the nightmare I had to go through for the last five years after I didn't qualify in the writing competition.

Nothing is working out for me.

It seems like oppa Won Jun no longer has feelings for me anymore.

You have everything, eonni, but why am I like this?

Jeong Seon was awarded one Michelin star. But look at me.

Once you delve deep, everyone is pretty much the same.

I am not on a flower path yet. I won't tell you why.

You'll be too happy about it.

Please tell me. So I can be comforted.

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