All language subtitles for Heos.Diner.S01E01.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.AAC2.0.H.264-CHIOS

[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]

Hey, Mal Bok, come over here.

What's he plotting this time?

Has that nobleman

ever seemed sane to you?

It's strange how he's so close to lowborns.

That's what I'm saying.

Is he really a nobleman
from a prestigious family?

But he acts no different from Mal Bok.

Don't be so quick to judge.

Believe it or not,
they say he was famous in Hanyang

for being brilliant.

You sure they didn't mean
brilliantly bizarre?

Mom.

Mom, I need to borrow this.

What now?

You little rascal,
why do you need my skirt?

Hurry and bring it back.

He said he'd turn your old skirt
into a new one!

Now!

The most important task remains.

- Are you ready?
- Yes!

Let's go!

Come here.

Come here.

Come over here! Come here!

My goodness! My goodness!

Everyone, look!

[Gyosan, Heo Gyun's alias]

Gyosan.

That man is like a fleeting shadow.

His thoughts stray beyond reason

and his actions follow no order.

He's like a goblin.

But is that not what makes him so charming?

Being free-spirited and relentless, that is.

This nation stands upon
a traditional order that must be upheld.

Yet Gyosan sought to shake
that very order to its roots.

Your Highness.

To neglect a virtuous and talented man

solely because of his illegitimate birth
is a great loss to the nation.

The heavens do not favor noble birth
in bestowing talent.

Yet in this land, only the legitimate sons
of noble families may attain office.

Is it any wonder, then, that we are always
in need of capable men?

I humbly ask that you extend your grace
to these gifted illegitimate sons

so that their abilities may serve
the nation to the fullest.

As expected, Mae Chang,
you are the finest artist in Joseon!

Come now, let's have another drink.

Ah, Gwansong!

I have something to discuss Gyosan,
step outside with me for a moment.

Please come inside.

Why not join us in conversation
with my friends?

I'm here to discuss national affairs.

This is not a discussion to be had
with the likes of these illegitimate sons.

That is too harsh a remark.

Is this because of the petition
I submitted to His Highness today?

Do not waste your time chasing
foolish dreams of ever holding office.

The traditional order of this land

will not be so easily undone.

I see it differently.

Should we not reform outdated traditions
as times change?

Did you not see it yourself that day?

The way Gyosan defied this nation's order?

Yet you know as well as I do

that he is too brilliant
to waste away in a place like this.

I, too, value Gyosan's talent.

That is why I sent him here.

When this horse first came to me

it was impossible for any man to tame him.

He was no different from a wild horse,
but I made him obedient.

How did you manage to tame him?

I taught him a lesson.

One does not recklessly defy the world

without consequences.

Gyosan is a wise man.

By now, he must have understood.

I'd like to believe so...

Inspector General!

To have you grace this humble
and distant place is an honor beyond words.

We gathered renowned bondmaids to prepare
a banquet for you to unwind...

I didn't realize you had company.

I shall make arrangements
so that the two of you may rest in private.

That won't be necessary.

More importantly…

There's something I wish to see at once.

If you sell these,
you'll have enough to afford a new skirt.

Oh my, you caught this many
in such a short time?

There's more.

Share them with the villagers
so everyone can enjoy.

A nice, hot fish soup
would be refreshing and delicious.

What are you talking about?

We should grill them!

They're fresh!

Wait!

I know a recipe from my younger days.

So delicious, you wouldn't notice
if the person next to you dropped dead!

First, scale the crucian carp,
remove the bones and entrails

and soak it in saltwater

Soak dried radish greens in water,
chop them finely

and season with soy sauce,
ginger, and sesame oil

before stuffing them inside the fish

Then, blend old pumpkin into a puree
and pour it over the fish

The salty greens and the pumpkin's natural
sweetness create the perfect harmony

Finally, steam it over boiling water

Goodness, this is unbelievably delicious!

I've never tasted anything like this before.

Amazing, amazing! Is this really
the same crucian carp I know?

The sweet pumpkin melts in your mouth.

According to the memory
of this Transcendent Genius

topping the fish with egg and beef garnish

would make the flavors even richer.

But those are hard to find here...

This should be delicious enough, so enjoy!

I have heard he shares a deep connection
with Your Excellency.

I have ensured there will be
no discomfort in his stay.

Are you confessing that you have been
conspiring with an exiled criminal?

That's not what I meant.

Or...

Are you admitting your own incompetence
that you have failed to control a criminal?

Your Excellency,
I have committed an unforgivable mistake.

It was my poor judgment…

Enjoy the food, everyone.

It'd be nice if we could all eat together

but since you always keep to yourselves,
I brought some over.

It tastes quite decent,
so go ahead and try it.

Look at you, pitying others
when you can't even see your own fate.

I'm just sharing good food.

Why go for the sore spot?

But you're right.

Given my situation,
who am I to pity anyone?

So this isn't pity. It's just a small treat.

Satisfied?

You don't even realize
your own life is hanging by a thread.

What do you mean?

What did you just say about my life?

Sir!

Don't waste your time
talking to that madman!

He's a terrible old man.

That's right! Stay near him too long,
and misfortune is bound to follow.

Don't mind him and join us instead.

I'll admit it's not bad.

Consider yourself lucky
This mere treat just saved your life.

Oh! Magistrate!

What brings you here?

Arrest the criminal, Heo Gyun!

Whoa, Magistrate, what's all this about?

Are you upset because we didn't share
the good food with you?

I'll catch more and cook for you, so…

From this moment forward!

Sinner Heo Gyun will be enclosed
in a thorn hedge.

[A Joseon-era punishment where exiled criminals
were confined within a thorn hedge to prevent escape]

Bear in mind! Heo Gyun is forbidden from
stepping even a foot outside his dwelling!

Whoa there!

My foot hasn't even touched the ground yet.

You almost stabbed me!

You're surprisingly quick.

I already feel suffocated.

How much longer must I stay trapped in here?

With your temperament,
I doubt you'll last even three days.

Ah, Gwansong!

Had I known you were coming,
I would've gone to greet you.

Oh, wait.

I can't go outside.

You haven't changed
Still as lighthearted as ever

I've missed you terribly.

You look even more dashing
than when I last saw you.

Oh, how dazzling! My eyes, my eyes!

Oh, come on now…

Just look at yourself.

A man as full of life as you,
wasting away for the rest of his days

locked in a house
without even a single window?

But what choice do I have?

Until His Highness calls for me...

In other words

it'll be resolved if His Highness summons you.

Did His Highness ask for me?

Not yet.

But you can make him.

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 it takes! Anything!

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?

Who dares come here?

Please, calm down.

They're my friends
the ones have helped me through exile.

You haven't changed one bit.

In Hanyang, you wasted your time
with illegitimate sons, and now.

You surround yourself with lowborns?

Even in exile,
you refuse to come to your senses!

Do you not know that loitering near

the house enclosed in a thorn hedge
is punishable by flogging?

Gwansong, they're just children.

I will speak to them
and make sure they never return.

Please, just this once.

And yet you think you're in a position

to worry about those lowborns?

You'll regret

turning down my offer
for the rest of your life.

You little rascals!

Did you miss me that much?

Ah, the price of fame…

But still, you mustn't come here anymore.

But you promised you'd tell us

a fun story at dusk!

Ah, that's right!

Well then, I should finish the story today.

Now, where did I leave off?

Right when Hong Gil Dong
made a scarecrow out of straw

and tricked the Commissioner General!

Ah, yes! And so, Gil Dong
rebuked the General, saying.

"You insolent wretch!"

"You know full well what you've done!"

Not you...

Gil Dong said that, not me.

"You brute! Being big doesn't mean
you can do whatever you want!"

No, no!

To the Commissioner General, not you.

You've returned.

How did it go?

Is Gyosan safe and sound?

He's coming back to Hanyang
with us now, isn't he?

It was a waste of time

I entertained a foolish hope.

We leave at first light
Prepare yourself.

Please.

Let me speak with him, Your Excellency.

Gyosan is a man who easily loses all reason
when it comes to women

but this isn't something

for you to meddle in, Mae Chang.

Please, just give me a chance.

Gyosan and I have been
close friends for years.

If anyone can persuade him, it's me.

Friends?

Why is it that everyone Gyosan
surrounds himself with is so...

Completely useless.

The fool doesn't even realize what he has.

He always said.

Every person holds value,
a gift bestowed upon them by the heavens.

And that is precisely the kind
of reckless thinking that led him here.

If exile has not taught him his lesson.

Then I have no choice but to prescribe
something far stronger.

When Gil Dong used his shapeshifting skills
to turn into a tree

he stood right before his pursuers,
yet no one could find him.

Whoosh!

And when he fled, he covered vast distances
in the blink of an eye.

How's that?

You can't see my feet, right?

Then, one fateful night.

As Hong Gil Dong gazed at the night sky

a shooting star streaked across!

The moment he saw it, he knew

his father had passed away.

Though he was never allowed
to call him "Father"

he swore, through tears,
to fulfill his final duty as a son.

After mourning for three years,
Hong Gil Dong led his men

to a land called Yuldoguk,
where they would make a new home.

Why?

Why, you ask?

Because...

Yuldoguk was a land like no other.

What makes it so special?

Well… it was like paradise itself.

What's paradise?

How should I put it…

A place where there's no difference
between high and lowborns

where food is abundant,
so no one goes hungry

where the landscapes are
as breathtaking as a painted folding screen.

So, Yuldoguk is a place that...

That is...

Never mind!

I'll write the rest down for you!

But we don't know how to read.

You know how to read, right?

Ask that man to read it for you.

Can't you just keep telling the story?

I can't.

If you keep coming here,
you might end up getting flogged.

But if you really, really insist...

Guess they're more afraid of flogging.

Yuldoguk...

Yuldoguk...

How could the imagination
of this Transcendent Genius hit a wall?

This is all because my stomach is empty.

In Yuldoguk, vast fertile fields
stretch beyond the horizon…

From their rich soil,
the finest white rice is harvested

Steamed to perfection and served with
a tender skewer of grilled meat…

Wait, what am I even writing?

Again!

In the lands of Yuldoguk, conquered
by Hong Gil Dong, vibrant flowers bloom

and sweet birds sing in the mountains…

Pluck that bird's neck, skewer it

season it with salt,
and roast it over glowing charcoal…

So delicious, you'd scorch your mouth
and still keep eating!

I should've kept that braised fish for myself
instead of giving it away!

Look at you, pitying others
when you can't even see your own fate.

If I can't stop thinking about food, I might
as well write down every dish I crave!

Deliver this letter.

Yes, My Lord.

What?!

I'd like to take a look at that letter.

You can't.

If he finds out,
I'll be severely punished.

But wouldn't the punishment be even worse
if he knew you've been using his name

to slip in and out of courtesan houses?

Show me.

It'll be fine as long as
we keep this between us.

Shh.

[The faction of reckless illegitimate sons
is causing unrest in the nation.]

[Find any excuse necessary to have
all seven of them arrested.]

Unbelievable.

I never realized there were
so many things I wanted to eat.

Well, given all the meals I've missed
during exile, it's no surprise.

I shall capture how people gnaw on nothing
but air while staring at a butcher's gate

to suppress their craving for meat

and name this book "Domundaejak".

Is someone there?

A ghost!?

It's Mae Chang, My Lord.

Mae Chang?

Is it truly you, Mae Chang?

Yes, it's me.

What dream did I have last night

to be blessed with
so many familiar faces today?

But the guards must have been watching

I found a way to distract them for a moment.

Then come inside.

We shall speak of all that has passed.

I wish we could, but now is not the time.

The Inspector General was here, was he not?

And how would you know that?

You must listen to his request, My Lord.

Did Gwansong send you?

To persuade me?

No, I slipped away unnoticed.

Do not press me for answers
Just heed my words.

I cannot.

I refuse to even consider it

so do not speak of it again.

But if you refuse now...

I know.

I will live out my days
trapped within these walls.

I have accepted my fate
Now leave.

And if that's all you have to say,
do not return.

My Lord, your friends are in danger.

The seven illegitimate sons you cherish!
They are in grave danger.

What did you say?

My friends? In danger?

You know better than anyone
that once the Inspector General sets

his mind on something, he does not relent.

If you refuse, he will not waver.

He will simply use your friends instead.

That isn't something my friends can do.

Are you saying

he is plotting something against them?

No, he would never.

But I saw it with my own eye.

The letter written in his own hand.

My Lord!

My Lord!

My Lord!

Does he mean to achieve his will

by sacrificing my friends instead?

It's my fault

I rejected his offer, and now my friends…

Your Excellency!

Heo Gyun escaped his dwelling.

What nonsense is this?

How could you have let this happen?

Bring her!

I only did as you wished

I tried to change Gyosan's mind.

And so, I told him about the letter.

You fool...

Do you realize what you've done?

You have killed Gyosan.

I beg your pardon.

Killed him?

Now that Gyosan knows my plans

he cannot be allowed to live.

So tell me

did you not kill him yourself?

I was blind to the consequences.

Please, I beg you, abandon this course.

You should worry about your own life.

Your Excellency.

We searched the entire village,
but he is already gone.

Shall I request cooperation
from the neighboring villages?

No need.

He is heading for Hanyang.

All we need to do is block his path.

I have a trusted swordsman waiting ahead.

Words reach me soon enough.

Had I not been starving,
I'd have crossed this hill in half an hour.

You wouldn't happen to have
a rice ball, would you?

They say even ghosts look better
when they've died on a full stomach.

Have a little mercy on a dying man.

Don't underestimate me
I once practiced the sword myself!

Let's see what you've got!

Check him.

Oh?

So books really are mightier than swords!

I take it Gwansong was the one
who ordered my death.

Tell him

that I accept my fate without resentment.

But in return, I ask that
my innocent friends be spared.

Will you deliver that message?

I will. Now, it's time to go.

Go and stop him!

You don't need to kill him!

Run now!

It's time for you to go.

I want to disappear.

I want to vanish.

Sink right into the ground and be gone.

If things ever get tough,
you can always talk to me.

You know where my office is, right?

Or what are you up to this weekend?

Where did you say you live?

Not too far from work, I hope?

Don't do it, Eun Sil.

You already know how this ends.

Standing up to power, exposing corruption.

will only get you fired, not those bastards.

Drink up, up, up!

Hold it in.

You have to...

Hold yourself back.

Stay quiet, Bong Eun Sil.

What the?

This is too good to keep to myself

so I figured I'd capture the moment
to remember the company dinner.

Sir, you look terrible right now.

Smile.

Have you lost your mind?

- Hey, turn the music off.
- Hey!

Turn off that music.

- Give me that!
- Sorry, no can do!

Still got 20 months left on the payments,
so it's practically brand new.

Don't you know who I am?

Of course I know who you are.

You're the CEO's one-and-only brother.

The almighty No.2 of our company.

Director Ko.

That's why, even now, you still get away
with harassing female employees.

Do you have a death wish or something?

I very much want to live.

But if I have to go down…

I'm not going alone.

You're coming with me, Director.

Darn it.

I'm doomed.

Thanks to you, My Lord.
We're eating well today.

Gwansong!

How's that?

I remember falling asleep while writing...

But where am I?

No... My topknot!

Where did my topknot go?

What misfortune is this?

What on earth happened while I was asleep?

A wretched world.

What the?

Mister, you can't just sleep here like this.

Bong Eun Sil, mind your business!

Okay, stop being nosy!

Excuse me, young lady!

Where is this place?

You want to know where we are?

This is hell.

A living hell.

Hell?

Then, am I dead?

I got fired today, too.

Were you burnt at the stake?

But then, I...

I have no idea why I've died.

Did I starve to death?

Mister.

In our next life

let's be reborn as a CEO's little brother.

Promise.

If you're drunk, just come home quietly
instead of making a fuss!

Go inside!

That was delicious.

Thanks, take care.

Excuse me!

This is my first time in the afterlife

so forgive my boldness.

Could you spare some food?

We're closed for today,
come back in the morning.

Madam, please!

Take your time eating.

I won't close up until you finish.

Thank you.

Your hair is in the way.

Try tying it back with this.

Hunger makes the best seasoning,
but this is beyond amazing!

People might come to the afterlife
just to eat this!

You are quite witty.

Are you a comedian?

You surely look like one.

Gomedwian?

Is there such a public post in Joseon?

I've never heard of it.

Mom, water.

Get it yourself!

Would you like some more kkakdugi?

Ugh, my head…

You're awake, my fellow afterlife traveler.

What fellow traveler?

Didn't you say it earlier?

That you got fired.

Keep it down!
Mom will kill me if she finds out.

Aren't you already dead?

Mister, do you even have money?

For the meal, do you?

I usually keep some coins right here…

I knew it.

You're obviously homeless.

No kkakdugi for you!
Mom, this guy has no money.

Just eat. Don't worry about the money.

Are we running a charity here?

This guy doesn't pay because he's broke.

That guy eats for free because he's sick.

And that's why, no matter how hard you work,
you never save a dime.

You talk like you run the place

but you don't lift a finger
so stay out of it.

I'll run the restaurant,
you just focus on keeping your job.

Don't mind her, just eat.

Serving a warm meal to someone hungry

is a good deed.

Yeah, yeah, I've heard that one before.

I'm going to run this place till I drop.

Ugh, my head…

If I may ask…

Why do you two keep talking
about life and death?

Can one even die twice?

I haven't died before,
but I sure feel like I did.

So this is what being alive feels like.

I feel like I could do anything!

Wow, he's completely lost it.

I may have nothing right now

but I'll return to repay
the cost of this meal.

Until then...

Keep this as collateral.

I said you don't need to pay.

Just take it.

Do you have a place to stay?

A man doesn't die
just because he sleeps under the stars.

Many a time, I spent the night like that
on my way to the civil service exam.

Civil service exams...

Then...

Wow, he's really deep in character.

Go inside.

Incredible.

Houses towering higher than mountains…

Carriages swifter than horses…

This place...

This is not Joseon!

They speak Joseon's tongue
yet wear foreign clothes.

Men and women mingle freely,
without restraint.

Food is plentiful, and no one starves.

This must be!

The Yuldoguk I dreamed of!

Yuldoguk is real!

No, that can't be…!

[Youngest Korean Cuisine
Master's Restaurant, Dorae]

[Chef Lee Hyuk]

Gwansong?

I'm sorry, Ms. Bong.

Because of me...

You're severely mistaken.

Do you think I did it for you?

It was for my own peace of mind.

But still...

But you should express yourself firmly.

Director Ko only preys on those
who won't push back.

Ji Eun, about what I asked earlier.

You should get going.

Even while getting fired,
I still can't mind my own business.

Hello.

Chef Lee Hyuk?

Hello.

You look even better in person.

I've seen you a lot on TV.

Thank you.

You must be the daughter
of the diner owner, right?

Do you know me?

Of course, we're neighbors.

"We?"

Oh, do you have some time to spare?

Of course!

Please come inside.

Why is everything so expensive?

It's an appetizer made
with truffles and sea bream.

Do you eat raw fish?

Only when I can get my hands on it.

But why all this for me?

I've always wanted to serve my food
to my neighbors at least once.

Wow, how thoughtful of you.

This is incredible.

Does it suit your taste?

It's so refined.

A whole different level from diner food.

Not that I should be saying this…

Speaking of which...

I actually have some questions
about your mother's place.

- Excuse me, can I ask you something?
- Yes?

Do you know what "Dorae" is?

Over there.

[Dorae]

Gwansong!

I came to the right place.

I never thought
I'd find Gwansong in Yuldoguk.

Oh, don't even get me started.

Can you believe it's only 5,000 won
in this economy? Just 5,000 won!

We barely make 500 won per serving

and on top of that, my mom keeps finding
excuses to give meals away for free.

The more we sell,
the deeper we sink into the red.

Why does your mother insist on continuing
this profitless and tough business?

I have no clue!

I've been nagging her to close it down.

But my mom said
she'll run the business till she drops.

She's unstoppable.

I see.

Hello there.

Hello there.

Is anyone inside?

Hello there!

- Who...
- Gwansong!

Why are you here again?

Don't be rude to the chef!

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Do you know him?

Know him?

He ate at our place yesterday,

but he seems mentally unwell...

Wait, you're the lady from last night...

Does this mean I've returned
to last night's tavern?

What's he on about?