Original subtitles

The Best Chicken

Park Sun Ho

Kim So Hye

Joo Woo Jae

Subtitles brought to you by the Chicken Lovers team @Viki

Notice This establishment has violated the Food Sanitation Codes and has been shut down as the following details.

Refreshing Bath: Barun Chicken

Goodness, this place is bound to go under soon.

There's no way my son would run a chicken shop.

Let's see

Oh!

Is anyone there?

Excuse me

I have something to ask.

Is no one here?

Why is the door open and no one is here?

Chicken QC Contest

What?

Chicken QC Contest First Place Winner

Let's go.

When did you wake up and make all this?

I just made it with what you had. Enjoy.

Thank you for the food.

Who is it at this hour?

Who is it?

Did you order something?

They wouldn't come up here to deliver it. They would leave it downstairs.

Didn't you lock the door?

I forgot. I wasn't in my right mind.

Who is it?

My son is here, isn't he?

What?

Mom!

Mom, why are you here so suddenly?

Be quiet. I don't want to hear your voice.

Mom, you know I was going to try and call, but

the restaurant somehow...

Mom.

?

The spy who fell in love with me

Gosh, you can skip over the cannons and get the general.

- What are you doing? - Yes! Right. Right.

That is not right!

Don't move.

Will you be quiet?

Check!

You, gramps, why butt into other's chess moves?

Is Myeong Dong here?

Aigoo, what's wrong with me? My old lady told me to buy some spring onions, but I forgot.

Let's go.

Check mate. It's your turn.

What are you doing? You have to take the chariot.

You have to get rid of it.

Aigoo, I guess there was that brilliant move left!

Good Idea. Good! Good! Good!

Check!

You always complain when others butt in. Why do you...

Fine. You're giving me great tips.

Here. It's my move.

Are you going to keep playing?

How is the chicken joint doing?

Oh, good!

They got suspended for two months.

Will they go out of business?

Why? So you can butt in?

Nonsense.

Thinking about getting new tenants gives me a headache.

My kid seems to really like that place as well.

Well, well. I think you want to butt in.

I said thats not it!

If I butt into young people's matters, I'll be an old fool.

So you're saying you don't want to be an old fool?

Check!

What, what is this?

Aigoo, aigoo, geez. Aigoo, my goodness, goodness.

Will they really go out of business?

What are you doing here?

Well, the thing is...

What is it?

Hold on, the mood right now is a bit...

What are you saying?

Wait here for now.

I gave him a check-up the other day. He is fine, Mom.

Right, I'm fine.

A lot of office workers come to our hospital. Office workers are having a hard time these days.

They're overworked and tired.

Yes. When I was working at a company—

I told you to be quiet.

I'm sorry, Mom.

Buy some medicine and take it to your sibling.

I will pay for it.

You don't have to pay. I'll cover it.

How much time do you need? When do you plan to close this place?

It might look like this now, but

our shop was doing so well, we were about to become stable.

I was wrong for not telling you, but

I'm not closing the shop. I'm not just trying this out.

While looking for you, I searched every single store in this town.

Every time I opened a store door, how do you think I felt?

I tried to understand you.

I thought, can this be a café,

or this wine bar, this restaurant?

Why would you leave your company and go through this hardship?

Each time I opened a door, I thought it over, worried, and made an effort.

This isn't it.

What exactly do I have to understand?

Why this is not it, and why it won't work?

A chicken shop?

Oh, my goodness.

My head.

Don't see me out. I can't even look at you two.

Are you leaving?

- Let me see your phone - What?

Don't you think you have something to tell me?

Right now isn't good, I'll get in touch with you.

Sure.

That's my number.

Is it okay to let Mom leave by herself?

She told us not to follow her.

For now, it is best to keep our distance. Nothing we say will work.

Right.

Who was that just now?

My mom.

Your mother is quite something.

Are you okay?

I'm okay, but I'm worried about my mom.

But now she went to my house, right?

Where do I go after work?

Do you want to stay here too?

Are you kidding?

Well, then you can leave. We are quite busy.

Are we busy? Why?

What is all this?

We are closed. Why did you order so much oil?

First, let's move it inside.

He told you to move it inside.

I really should have come ten minutes later.

Let go. It's heavy.

What is this?

It's not like you have money to waste. Why did you order so much oil?

Anyway, I don't think the sauce was the problem.

There are some of you who don't know about this place yet!

If you like fried chicken, then this place is a must. Great store name too, Refreshing Bath Chicken.

The fried chicken is super crispy. Daebak!

When I first tried this place, it was great. But yesterday, it was so-so. I'm disappointed.

When I checked SNS, there were some people saying that the taste was just so-so,

even after we changed the menu to only offer fried chicken.

But on the same day,

a lot of people were saying that it's super tasty and awesome.

We're back to square one then. Even our fried chicken doesn't have consistency.

Yes.

So I was thinking it over. After we reduced the menu,

we checked the seasoning carefully and the batter mix shouldn't cause any inconsistencies.

I think the oil was the problem.

Why would the oil affect the taste?

People don't taste the oil.

Oil is important too.

You first taste the seasoning after biting into the chicken,

then you taste the powder. But the final aftertaste in your mouth is the oil.

Right.

What I am saying is that I paid attention even to the oil.

I used brown rice oil for more crispiness and mixed in canola oil for a clean flavor.

You know too

how hard I tried to get the best ratio for the brown rice oil and canola oil mix.

Of course, I know.

But do you know how much chicken we fry in the oil?

That...

we change the oil once every two days.

We switch out one of the fryers every day.

Isn't that pretty often?

That was the problem.

We counted the days to change the oil, not how many chickens we fried.

I think that, too.

When we got a lot customers unexpectedly, the oil went bad faster.

Let's try frying it.

To see how many chickens we can fry and maintain the same taste.

Producer Beom.

Senior.

Thank you.

How is it?

I looked into it.

They don't have any records. They don't seem bad.

They? Which of the three?

Why ask? All three were in on it.

You found something, right. What is it?

I shouldn't be telling you this.

Why, what is it?

Have you read..."The Melodrama King on Campus"?

What?

You know, that webtoon.

It's really popular.

What should I do? You came all the way here.

My job is not TV broadcasting, I'm a webtoon artist.

- As an artist, I communicate through my work - Ah.

I asked to see you because—

Since you came all the way here, I have a new idea I was thinking of.

I only work on my series, so I am always here.

I don't know what's going on in the world.

If you take a look at my business card, you'll realise that I'm not in variety, but—

Exactly, I didn't know that.

I don't know even after seeing your business card. I make cute mistakes.

If it's not a variety show, what do you do?

Ah! Culture and Current Events

Culture and current events, like real life documentaries?

No, I'm doing a best restaurants show.

So the reason I came here is—

Are you telling me to cook?

That doesn't sound too bad.

When I cook, I don't know if it's salt or sugar.

I just sprinkle some and it tastes good.

Excuse me, Writer.

Can you let me speak?

Okay, okay.

Do you know this person?

How would I know just from a photo...?

I know.

Do you remember?

What about these jerks?

I'm personally investigating something related to these three.

I heard they had done something awful to you.

They did, because of these guys I couldn't eat

or sleep properly.

That time I was hurt too deeply.

Can you explain in detail what they did to you?

They wrote negative comments on my work.

What?

So I reported them to the cyber investigation department.

I wanted to see who the heck they were.

But they are Seo Bo Ah's friends after all.

Seo Bo Ah?

She said her friends made a mistake and begged.

So I settled with them and ended it.

Why? Did they cause another incident?

Seo Bo Ah?

Now it's a little crooked.

How about now?

Okay, it's good.

Is it alright?

Yes.

Okay.

Turn it on.

Yes.

Refreshing Bath: Barun Chicken

When our suspension is over, I'll make a flyer saying we fry only 58 chickens with one tub of oil.

I'll draw it prettily.

Thank you, Bo Ah.

You can turn it off again.

Now the issue with the recipe is resolved and we could do really well if we can start again,

but we can't open the store.

Just a month and a half.

But what should we do with the fried chicken we made?

We can't sell them.

Right.

Then can I take a few that we just fried?

Me too. I just need one.

Fine.

Chicken's here!

How is it, grandfather?

What is it?

Do you think I only visit you to ask favors?

- Grandfather? - What?

What would you do if I wanted to open a chicken restaurant?

What do you think?

If you would live a normal life,

I would welcome anything.

No, think about it seriously.

If I open up a chicken restaurant,

I will get splashed by oil and it will be hard work.

Drunk customers will come and cause a ruckus.

Do you think there is easy work in the world?

The bathhouse went under because you didn't work hard enough.

It would've been different if you'd made an effort. There's no easy work, you know.

Why bring that up now?

Okay! Let's skip that.

Are you against me opening a chicken restaurant?

I said I wouldn't.

So let's say

I have a chicken shop, but due to a suspension,

I do manual labor in the mornings and Uber at night.

That is what my boss is doing.

How about now? Do you want to oppose?

I don't know, but I do know my granddaughter

wanted to be a webtoon artist.

I was opposed to it, but you wouldn't listen.

Right, now you get it. It's a similar situation.

So I really want to do it, but you really don't want me to do it.

How do I convince you in that situation?

In other words, how can we make up?

Do you want to draw mangas again?

No, why bring that up again?

Why do you always lose track of the conversation?

If you want to start again, go ahead.

What?!

I didn't know you wanted to do it so badly.

I was opposed to it because I wanted what was best for you.

I didn't quit because of you!

What's with you all of a sudden?!

Since when... were you... on my side?

That is the love of a parent.

We may oppose things initially.

How can we oppose what our child wants to do?

Didn't you spend too much money?

I got it for free, so please enjoy.

Why? That newbie from before?

Well, did he leave?

It's been a while. He left a while after you left.

He's probably living well somewhere.

Maybe.

Are you living well?

Yes, well.

Is it very difficult?

No matter how I calculate, I'm still in the red. Should I increase my workload?

But why did you come here after work? You're not going home?

This is all your fault! How could I go home, knowing Mom is there?

Go cheer her up. You were always good at that sort of thing.

When I was getting scolded, you'd bring over papers to work on.

Thinking back to that, I was super smart from a young age.

Landlord Elder

Yes, Elder?

Heard you're having a hard time these days.

No, it's fine.

I will make sure to pay the rent on time, so you don't need to worry—

You can be honest with me.

I called because I heard about everything going on.

That... to be honest...

I tried very hard, but it's not easy.

But I will still make sure to pay the rent on time.

- Forget it. - What?

When you open again, pay the two months rent when you can.

But... I couldn't...

Sure, you can. Think of it as payment for the chicken.

What?

Then, good night.

Thank you, Elder! Thank you!

What is it?

He said it's okay to pay the rent late.

Really?

What a relief.

Maybe I should move in here.

Your landlord is very kind.

Hold on...

Doesn't the street look different?

How so?

I mean when we first came here the street was really dirty.

and there were "for rent" signs on all the buildings.

Don't you remember?

They were collecting rent fees.

Those people.

They were just being protective. They aren't that bad.

Right! I thought they were familiar! Suspects two and three.

Suspects two and three?

Moon So Dam

What the? Where did he go?

What is it? If you have something to say, just say it.

The thing is...

You. Do you like that girl?

What?

Seo Bo Ah. Do you like her?

What are you talking about all of a sudden?

Don't like her. I'm worried you'll get hurt.

The fact that I still like you isn't the point here.

Tell me so I can understand. Why are you bringing up Bo Ah?

I told you.

Your suspension was caused by someone intentionally.

In my opinion, that person is Seo Bo Ah.

Right. I'm sure you must have a reason to say that.

But you are wrong.

She wouldn't do this.

Why do you believe her? You haven't even known her that long.

What I found out and why I did this,

why aren't you curious and not asking any questions?

Why do you believe her more than me?

I told you I'd wait for you.

I never said I was fine with you meeting other women.

Don't go that far.

So Dam...

I will go first today.

And I'm telling you now, but she's wrong for you.

Why is he being this way all of a sudden?

Why must Grandpa do this?

I haven't done anything, yet he's provoking me.

Today was a really long day.

Bo Ah?!

Bo Ah! Bo Ah!

Yes, boss?

Bo Ah, are you alright?

Are you hurt?

If you are being threatened, blink twice.

What?

That's not it.

It isn't?

I was watching this.

And here I thought something had happened to you.

I was worried, you know?

I was a bit loud, right?

But why are you watching a horror movie if it scares you?

Is this in preparation of the webtoon?

No, it isn't!

I just got the urge to watch a horror movie.

Got it.

Then I will leave now. Scream as much as you want.

♫ A star has fallen into my restless heart ♫

♫ It keeps digging in and twinkling ♫

E-Excuse me, Bo Ah?

Boss.

♫ Awakening my lurking dream ♫

Can you not leave?

Can't you watch this with me?

♫ No one knows what will happen There’s no rule against success ♫

♫ So I'm not afraid ♫

♫ This is the perfect time, it’s better to make things big ♫

♫ I want to follow the sound of my burning heartbeat ♫

♫ And live again ♫

♫ I’ll be here for dreaming ♫

I remember now.

Suspects two and three tried to protect their spot from the beginning.

That's not what is important right now.

Suspects one, two and three are just accomplices.

As we expected, the real culprit was a different person.

And I found out who it is.

Who?

Seo Bo Ah.

No way! The part-timer?

Are you certain?

It's still my guess based on the circumstance.

I am going to check from now on

whether I'm right or not.

How?

By using bait.

You are off since it's the weekend, right?

What are you thinking about?

I not really thinking about anything.

There was so much to think about today,

and I don't even know where to start,

so I don't want to think about anything. At least not now.

I should follow your example.

Why? Is something troubling you?

Of course, there are a lot of things. Countless.

Because my life is pathetic.

But who says we can't be a bit pathetic?

Do we always have to be someone, achieve something, and try hard?

Can't we just be happy being a bit pathetic?

Bo Ah, I want to protect this store.

Even if it takes a lot of time,

I want my mom to be proud of me one day.

So what I want to say is

I will stay here.

If there is something you'd like to do, go ahead.

And if it doesn't work out, you can come back here at any time.

And if there is something else you'd like to try out, do it.

I'm telling you it's fine to do so. I will be waiting here.

I wish for you that my store

will become a place you can always return to.

♫ I always smile like this ♫

♫ Even though the world makes me suffer, I'll never ♫

Wow. ♫ Show my tears ♫

It's really nice here.

Right?

It's nice.

♫ It's a good thing that I can still ♫

♫ Hold onto your smile even from afar ♫

♫ Please take just one step towards me ♫

Boss?

I went to work, Don't worry.

This guy...

I told him not to overwork himself.

Hamburgers!

Is there anything you don't deliver?

No point in being unemployed.

That's true, but whenever we order something, you always deliver it.

Where did he go?!

Hey, I've never heard him speak more than a sentence.

What about Bo Ah? Is she busy?

Yeah, she is meeting someone.

Who?

Put it away.

Hello!

You came again!

Are you renting the place?

It's still available. Please take a seat.

That's not it.

To be honest, I'm a broadcast producer.

A producer?

A while ago, I was shooting at that fried chicken restaurant.

Aren't you the Producer of Yum Yum Slurp Slurp?

The one who knows the owner?

As expected, you know everything that goes on in the neighborhood.

Well, what I told you then could lead to a misunderstanding.

Don't worry.

I won't misunderstand.

That's your job after all.

I must produce the show, and you must grab the customers.

Yes...

But, why would Yum Yum Slurp Slurp come to our Real Estate office?

Actually while we were filming, I saw something.

But I didn't want to stir things up between you all,

so I let it slide.

But I kept feeling guilty.

You shouldn't play with food.

What?

The thing is, I saw a Brazilian chicken package in the chicken shop's kitchen.

But the menu says they use only Korean frozen chicken.

In one word, they lied about the chicken's origin.

So? Why are you telling me this?

As a public broadcast program, I want to air this.

But I have no evidence and no witness.

I'm asking you because I'm playing detective.

Since you know everything that goes on in this town,

I was wondering if you had heard any rumors?

Rumors...?

I'm not sure.

I see.

But if I don't get any evidence or info today,

this story will be killed, so I'm in a rush.

I see.

Even if one receipt would surface, that would be daebak.

Anyway, if you think of anything, please contact me.

I'll be waiting.

Goodbye.

What is she talking about?

Isn't lying about the food's origin a big deal?

Something's strange.

This seems too good to be true.

For now, we should call Bo Ah.

Maybe she knows something.

I don't like beating around the bush.

What's your relationship with my son?

Just employer and employee.

That day, it wasn't what you thought—

You don't need to explain

everything, one by one.

When it come to things concerning young people,

I'm not a narrow-minded person.

But it's really not like that.

Miss?

Are you going to marry my son?

What? No-no-no, of course not.

Then it's fine.

If you are just employer and employee,

or even if you are dating,

I don't care as long as you don't get married.

I see.

The reason

I asked to see you,

was to ask if the chicken is tasty?

Yes. Of course.

It's really delicious.

I'm not just saying that.

I really like chicken.

And among all I've eaten, it's the best chicken.

Really?

Then it won't be easily ruined...

Of course not.

Once the suspension is over

our restaurant will do well again.

I'm curious.

What's with his fried chicken

that there's a fuss about it?

Would you like to try it?

Originally, I was a server, so didn't know how to fry chicken.

But I was taught recently.

Actually, my chicken is still so-so.

If Choi Go fries it, it will be much more delicious.

I raised him like that.

So that he'd excel in everything.

Whoa, that's amazing.

Our restaurant

doesn't just use any oil.

We mix the oils.

With the right blend of brown rice oil and canola oil,

It will be crispy, savory

and have a nice color.

Really?

He researched that, too?

What is the

exact ratio?

What?

I didn't hear that part well.

I don't exactly know.

I'm curious

because my son put in so much effort.

Can you find out for me?

Yes, I can ask the boss.

If I wanted to ask him, I wouldn't have called you.

I'm putting in some effort.

Chicken?

To understand it.

I don't have any confidence yet,

so I'd like for my son to not know about this.

Alright, you can trust me.

I'll keep this a secret from the boss.

♫ I like chicken, I like chicken ♫

♫ I like chicken ♫

♫ I really like chicken ♫

Its easier than I thought.

I will be able to do it after a few tries.

Of course. I was really worried at first,

but once I tried it, it wasn't too hard.

Really? Thats great.

Try it.

♫ Fat drumsticks ♫

♫ Dry chicken breasts ♫

♫ The tastiest, best gift ♫

♫ Chicken, chicken,chicken ♫

♫ I like it, I like chicken ♫

You weren't exaggerating.

Right?

So,

what my son makes is way better than this, right?

Of course!

Please taste boss's chicken at the shop sometime.

What's the matter?

Stay quiet and follow me.

Would I ask you to do something bad?

I'm incredibly tired right now.

I've been working since morning.

I need to sleep so I can work tonight.

Hey.

It's my day off too, but I can't go home because Mom is there.

Just follow me.

There.

I really need to go.

What are you doing now?

I have to practice spine techniques.

Isn't it nice? I usually charge for this.

Well, it is nice.

If you're tired, you can go to sleep.

Your body will feel good when you wake up.

How can I sleep when it hurts so much?

This guy...

He really was tired.

Can you buy me some time?

I got the keys to the chicken shop.

Seo Bo Ah really doesn't know the chicken's origins?

Choi Go and I do all the

purchasing of ingredients and preparations.

All the part-timer did was fry the prepared chicken.

But will this be effective?

Even if they fall into our trap,

this isn't directly connected to sending the bomb.

- It's only speculation. - Anyway, there's not much

we can do here legally.

We're just showing Choi Go

that Seo Bo Ah or her minions

are constantly looking for

opportunities to harm you.

Nothing's changed here.

Didn't that lady say earlier that

today's the deadline?

Why hasn't Bo Ah been answering her phone all day?

But still...

This one is different than the last time.

I mean,

the chicken shop owner is the wrongdoer here.

How could he lie about the origin?

How can he lie to the consumers?

It's unbelievable.

You're so right.

We don't need to feel guilty about this.

Should we just

finish this off?

Just close our eyes, go there and

find a receipt. That's all.

But,

I'm bothered about that producer.

Why?

They all know each other.

Even if the show's urgent, how could she do this?

She said it's because they're a public broadcast show.

Maybe she has a conscience.

Hold on.

Why did she come here to tell us that

as if

she wanted us to know?

Sometimes, there are folks like that.

Our realty office does know all the town gossip.

Truthfully, do we need to worry about this?

Since we're going there to meet Bo Ah,

all we need to do is discreetly look for a receipt.

If we're wrong, cool. If we're right,

then we can be the informants.

For the justice of our society?

That's it! Hey.

On the way to our friend's place,

we kind of saw something.

What's wrong with that?

Is it wrong?

This is...

certainly not trespassing.

Of course not.

We're just going to the second floor.

Yes, since we can't get a hold of Bo Ah.

We're worried. Right?

Hurry.

Hurry up. Hurry.

Turn it!

How embarrassing.

What the? Why are there so many calls?

What's up, Min Ah?

Part-timer?

Chef?

I think we need to talk.

About what at this time of night?

But why did you pick up, Min Ah–

Why did you do it?

What?

Why did you send a bomb to the shop?

Why are you here?

What are you talking about? Why are you here?

What are you doing here?

What happened?

What happened?

What do you think?

I confirmed what was necessary, and wrapped things up.

Turn it.

Turn it.

Hurry.

Stop there.

If you enter without permission, it'll be bad for the part-timer.

But why did you help me?

It's annoying if things get bigger.

And I had a debt to repay.

A debt?

Because of you, I wanted to live properly again.

So I wanted to give you another chance as well, to be fair.

This is the last chance you get.

I don't know about you,

but to me, the chicken restaurant is precious.

A chef who can't use his hand has found solace in my kitchen.

And I don't have anywhere else to go.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

From now on, I'll be monitoring your every move.

I'm warning you now, but if something happens again,

I won't stay still.

What did he say?

Is he reporting us?

Is he going to tell the boss?

I'm sorry, Bo Ah.

Why would you be sorry?

I'm the one who is sorry.

I'm sorry.

Notice This establishment has violated the Food Sanitation Codes and has been shut down according to the following details.

♫ On an especially dark night, the lone moon was so pretty ♫

♫ You were the one who knocked on my shriveled heart ♫

Truthfully, I was relieved that day.

♫ My once blue heart is now colored with you ♫

♫ You probably don’t know that all of this is a miracle ♫

♫ All the sadness of the painful past is now gone ♫

♫ My once blank face is now filled with smiles ♫

I didn't have the courage to tell my friends everything.

♫ The warm season that I thought ♫

♫ Has come into my arms with you who flew like a butterfly ♫

♫ It’s making me dizzy ♫

I didn't have to courage to tell him the truth.

♫ From A to Z, I just want to ♫

I just...

♫ When your smile that’s whiter than a star ♫

wanted everything

to stay like this.

♫ It feels like I’m endlessly walking ♫

♫ Hold my hand ♫

I wanted these times to continue.

♫ Because you and I, we’re clearly destiny ♫

Boss.

What is it?

♫ Love, I'm falling in love ♫

But I realized something shortly.

♫ Reasons I like you are becoming countless ♫

Even brief moments of happiness like this...

♫ Love love love is shining light ♫

♫ When I'm with you ♫

...ended up being my punishment.

♫ It’ll be filled with light ♫

♫ If it’s you, even the faraway dreams become close enough to reach ♫

You put this one in lemon, right.

Yes, what do you think?

It's fresh, so I like it. It's unique, too.

If you eat this with chicken it will take away the greasiness.

Should we fry one?

Boss!

Boss! We're in trouble.

What are you talking about?

You know the store that was empty?

The one on the way to our restaurant?

Yes, there.

What about there?

Thank you, please come again. Take a drink as well.

Thank you.

Mom! What are you doing?!

Have some chicken.

Please come back.

How could you set up a chicken restaurant on the way to ours?

This... is our recipe.

What happened?

I didn't let her know the recipe.

Mom, how did you know about this?

Who told you?

Was it you?

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♫ One and only universe ♫

♫ So a pretty flower that resembles you ♫

Best Chicken

I'm sorry. I think it's better that I quit.

You thief!

Grandfather.

You're inside, aren't you?

Bo Ah!

I was going to ruin your store!

From the beginning that was my plan!

What do you want me to do?!

Yes, get angry like that. To Seo Bo Ah, too.

Don't go somewhere else.

Just stay by my side!

Since I like you.

♫ Your eyes more blinding than jewels ♫