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THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE LAST CUSTOMER OF THE DAY

How would you like your hair done?

Like Jang Won-young of IVE.

Like Jang Won-young of IVE.

Jang Won-young of IVE.

- I'll do my best. - Okay.

5 MINUTES UNTIL THEIR LONG FIRST DAY ENDS

Play REBEL HEART.

Here we go!

SO HAPPY TO GET OFF WORK

WILL THE FIRST DAY END WELL?

GRINNING WIDE

You can dance!

3 MINUTES TO CLOSING

NOTICES SOMETHING

Someone's coming.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Hold on.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Goodness. I see familiar faces.

- Hello. - Hi.

COULD IT BE

Are you here to get a haircut?

NERVOUS

- No, I came by to take a look. - Just to browse?

- No, I came by to take a look. - Just to browse?

Just to browse? I see.

SMILING AGAIN

Please feel free to have a seat while you take a look around.

YOU'RE FREE TO BROWSE

A LOCAL RESIDENT CAME BY TO CHECK OUT THE BARBERSHOP

I'm sorry I can't be there to chat.

You should come by sometime for a haircut.

- Me? - Yes.

My hair looked messy, so I wanted a trim.

- Yes? - So I stopped by to get a cut too.

That's great news.

Can I get a trim and dye, too?

You want to dye your hair, too?

- What time is it? - Five o'clock.

STARING AT THE INNOCENT CLOCK

WHAT DO I DO?

Actually, we close at 5.

Five o'clock? You'll go way over that time, then.

OH, NO

What do we do, Boss PARK?

TORN

HE STARTED BLEEDING WHILE WORKING ON HIS FIRST CUSTOMER

Goodness, look how sweaty you are.

AND HAD A LONG, SWEATY DAY

IT'S THE BIGGEST CRISIS ON THEIR FIRST DAY OF BUSINESS

WHAT WILL BOSS PARK DO?

Would you like the trim today?

Is that possible?

If so, I'd be grateful.

It's all right. I can do that.

EXTENDED HOURS CONFIRMED

The Village Barber.

We're closing up on our first day.

THE BUSINESS CLOSES AT 5 P.M.

BUT EXTENDED HOURS BEGIN AT 05:01 P.M.

THE BARBERSHOP IS STILL BUSTLING

2 MORE CUSTOMERS TO GO

WILL THEIR FIRST EXTENDED HOURS END SUCCESSFULLY?

THE CUSTOMER WHO WAS NEARLY THE LAST: A BLOW-DRY LIKE JANG WON-YOUNG

SPLITTING THE HAIR IN THE CENTER TO ACHIEVE AN ELEGANT HAIRSTYLE

FOCUSING ON ADDING VOLUME TO THE TOP

- I've got volume on my hair now. - Yes.

WAVY SIDE HAIR

ADDING MORE WAVES WITH A HAIR IRON

You're Muju's Won-young.

Seon-hui reminds me of someone, but I can't remember who it is.

Who could it be?

- Do you like it? - Yes.

SHE MAY HAVE SOUNDED ALOOF

Your hair looks nice. It looks good on you.

You look so pretty, Seon-hui.

Right? It doesn't look so bad.

It turned out nicely. She looks good.

Goodbye.

- Are you leaving? - Goodbye.

- Bye. - Goodbye.

Drive safely.

- Okay. - Okay.

Those kids are so chill.

- Sir, please change into this gown. - Sure.

THE LAST CUSTOMER OF THE DAY

A hair dye too.

LAST CUSTOMER: HAIR CUT, HAIR DYE

LOOKING HAGGARD

SANG-YI IS BUSY BOOKKEEPING

Sir, may I ask for your name?

I'm Kwon U-seon.

- Kwon U-seon? - Yes.

- I'll begin. - Sure.

STARTING NEATLY FROM THE BOTTOM

CUTTING WITHOUT HESITATION

DOESN'T FORGET THE SIDEBURNS

HIS HAIR WAS TRIMMED IN NO TIME

CUTTING EVERY STRAND OF HAIR ON THE TOP WITH UTMOST CARE

HE SHOWS THE SAME DEVOTION DESPITE WORKING OVERTIME

SANG-YI TAKES A SEAT NEXT TO HIM IN CASE HE GETS BORED

CHECKING HIS NAILS FIRST

You have such pretty hands.

- I do? - Yes.

Yes, you do.

- Look at his nails. - Your hand is quite pretty.

Let me trim some hangnails along the side of your nails.

- Sure. - Let me cut the hangnails.

GRATEFUL

PUTTING THE EAR COVERS

AND THE FACE COVER ON TO START DYEING HIS HAIR

CROOKED

- I'm looking pretty cool. - It's like you have a clear cap on.

All I need is a lightsaber.

APPLYING HAIR DYE

APPLYING SOME NAIL STRENGTHENER

Have you ever had your nails done?

It's my first.

- It's an honor. - And it is mine as well.

It's also my first time dyeing my hair.

- Really? - Yes.

Lots of firsts for you today.

HIS FIRST NAIL CARE, HAIR DYE, AND EXTENDED HOURS

DOING THEIR BEST

Then 30 minutes from now.

- Then I'll wash your hair. - A wash.

Then you'll be done in 30 minutes.

Goodness. You're working overtime because of me.

It's all right.

IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL

Thank you for understanding.

Don't mention it. Thank you for coming.

The sun has all set.

It set in a flash.

IT WAS A BUSY DAY

Isn't it hard?

- Sorry? - To stand around all day to work.

It's okay.

It's a new experience.

- I'm having fun. - You are?

I'M GLAD

- Excuse me. Let me wrap up. - Sure.

WRAPPING UP TO GET READY TO CLOSE

Let me wash your hair.

I'll do it today. You can take a break.

Please sit back on this chair.

Please lie down.

One moment, sir.

You're all soaked.

THEY PREVIOUSLY HAD A DRENCHED CUSTOMER

THE TRIO STANDS AROUND THE SHAMPOO STATION

- I think we're good. - Are you at ease?

Yes.

The basin keeps moving up and down.

- Okay. - But do you feel okay?

Why don't we start cleaning up?

Let's get ready to go home.

Let me know if you need anything, BO GUM.

Okay.

HE FINALLY GETS A BREAK

FLOPPING

YAWN

THE EXHAUSTION SUDDENLY CATCHES UP ON THEM

WATER OFF

He's done.

RUSHES OVER TO THE SHAMPOO ROOM

NOT DONE YET

HE'S DONE WASHING IT'S TIME TO SHAMPOO

I THOUGHT YOU WERE DONE

PUTS HIS SHOES ON AND GETS READY TO GO HOME

I didn't even get to put my gloves on.

WOULD IT BE WEIRD IF I PUT THEM ON NOW?

HE COULDN'T RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO LIE DOWN

HE'S SPENT AS WELL

TOTAL EXHAUSTION

What now?

HE BEGINS TO HEAR THINGS

MEANWHILE, HE'S DONE WASHING HIS HAIR

You can now get up slowly.

A DRY BACK

Let me dry your hair.

DONG-YEON WAITED UNTIL THE WASH IS OVER

GLANCING LEFT AND RIGHT

I'm looking rather young.

- Do you think so? - Yes.

I'm glad you like it.

LOVING HIS FIRST HAIR DYE

DOING HIS BEST TO SERVE HIS LAST CUSTOMER

DEAD EYES

WIPING THE DYE OFF

SNORE

I didn't get a lot of hair dye on you.

ON TIPTOES

HE MUST'VE BEEN SO TIRED TO DOZE OFF AND START SNORING

TRYING NOT TO LAUGH

PHEW

- What's going on? - He must be asleep.

I thought I heard something deflating.

- He's so funny. - The tire has deflated.

HE'S SOUND ASLEEP WITHOUT A CLUE

He's the eldest of us three.

- Is he? - Yes.

HE LAY DOWN AND FELL ASLEEP

- You're all set. - Great work.

- Thank you for waiting, sir. - Thank you.

Good work. Thank you.

HE GETS UP AT THE SOUND OF THE CUSTOMER LEAVING

Sir, that'll be 7,000 won for coloring...

- Wait, was it just the roots? - Yes, but I dyed the whole area.

I see. Okay.

That's 5,000 and 5,000 for the trim. The total is 10,000 won.

- Is that so? - We take both credit cards and cash.

- I'll give you cash. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you for your patience.

- Thanks for your hard work. - Don't mention it.

Happy New Year.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye, sir.

- Let me know if you need a fix. - Sure.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

7 P.M. THE BUSINESS IS REALLY CLOSED

- Was it good? Did it come out well? - You did.

I fell asleep. I dozed off again.

It was fun, though.

We had six customers today.

We made 35,000 won.

That's the total.

They were our first customers after our grand opening.

MS. JEONG-JA: 5,000 WON

MR. JJAMPPONG: 5,000 WON

WOMEN'S SOCIETY: 10,000 WON

MS. RA OK-JA: 5,000 WON

THE LAST CUSTOMER: 10,000 WON

- It's an honor. - And it is mine as well.

TOTAL SALES OF DAY 1 35,000 WON

I dozed off again.

FEELING PROUD

Do you know what's funny?

The more I do this, the better and more experienced I become.

Yes, that seems to be true.

We're done for the day!

- The end. - The end.

- Let's go. - I'm turning the lights off.

Okay.

LEAVING WORK FOR REAL

Let's go.

SIGH

TRUDGING

THE TRIO HEAD HOME WITH ONLY THEIR FOOTSTEPS ECHOING

BURSTING OPEN

It's so cold.

We're home.

RETURNING HOME AFTER AN EXHAUSTING OPENING DAY

Gosh. We're here.

FLOPPING

BECOMES ONE WITH THE SOFA AS SOON AS HE ENTERS

EYES GOING DEAD

A FAMILIAR DEPICTION OF AN OFFICE WORKER AFTER WORK

BO GUM CHANGES AND HEADS TO THE KITCHEN

Since we're all hungry...

AN UNFAMILIAR DEPICTION OF AN OFFICE WORKER AFTER WORK

- Do you like paprika? - Let's have some.

HE STARTS MAKING DINNER WITHOUT A TRACE OF FATIGUE

I'll help you out in five minutes.

No, you can stay there. It's okay. I can whip this up by myself.

SANG-YI WANTS TO HELP, BUT HIS BODY REFUSES

I must've chatted too excitedly today.

RUSHING PAST THEM AS THEY SPEAK

HERE'S ANOTHER GUY WHO HASN'T CHANGED YET

Do you know this feeling, Sang-yi?

The moment you sit or lie down

you feel like you'll never get up again.

That kind of feeling.

That's why

you're the guy who doesn't sit down

while I'm the guy who gave up and sat down.

That's why I can't get up.

He's the guy who doesn't know what we mean.

TIES HIS HAIR AND RUSHES BY AGAIN

Does he eat something nice at home?

Why doesn't he get tired?

WHAT'S EXHAUSTION? BOSS PARK IS IN GREAT SHAPE

People also tell me that I eat well and that I'm fit.

But Boss PARK is killing it.

- He's crazy. - I'm not even the type

who runs out of energy easily.

That's how he can be a good model.

THE FIRST DAY THAT LASTED AS LONG AS BO GUM'S ENERGY HAS COME TO AN END

THE NEXT DAY

THE SUN HASN'T EVEN RISEN YET

ONLY A FEW WINDOWS LIGHT UP

IN THE MIDST OF DARK HOUSES

DAY 2 6:30 A.M.

SANG-YI IS UP

STAGGERS

STILL HALF-ASLEEP

BURSTS OPEN

I'M FULL OF ENERGY BOSS PARK IS ALREADY READY TO GO!

SO WHERE ARE THEY GOING THIS EARLY?

BARBERSHOP

A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM THE BARBERSHOP

YOU CAN FIND THIS RIVER

GEUMGANG RIVER SURROUNDING THE LITTLE VILLAGE

THEY'LL VISIT A REED FIELD

WHERE THEY CAN ALSO SEE ANIMALS ON THE RIVER

A RIVERSIDE PATH RIGHT NEXT TO GEUMGANG RIVER

Let's go!

GOING FOR A RUN BY THE RIVER TO EXPLORE THE VILLAGE

The weather's cool.

I've been wanting to go for a run.

GETTING EXCITED AT THE THOUGHT OF RUNNING IN THE VILLAGE

This is great.

All right!

I wonder if I can set this down here for a picture.

A selfie?

A SELFIE IS A MUST BEFORE THE RUN

ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

You need to get closer.

RUNNING UP

GUMDONGYI, A RUNNING CREW IN MUJU

Let's go.

- All right. Let's go. - Let's explore Naedo-ri.

Shall we?

- Watch your head. - Watch out.

- Look at the sky. - The sun is rising.

- It is. - Yes.

THE WINTER MORNING SUN GREETS THE TRIO

Is it still there?

THEY PASS BY THEIR BARBERSHOP

AND CONTINUE TO RUN SOME MORE

They have fireflies in this area.

This is it.

THE TRIO RUNS THROUGH NATURE

WITH THE ENERGETIC BOSS PARK AS THE LEADER

This must be Geumgang River.

THEY'VE ALREADY REACHED THE END OF THE RIVERBANK TRAIL

We kept saying that we should go for a run.

This is so nice.

These running shoes are light and comfy.

- How are your ears? - I'm fine.

- My body temperature has risen. - Really? I'm glad.

ALL WARMED UP BEFORE THEY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

7:45 A.M.

If we wash up quickly, I think we can open by nine o'clock.

BO GUM REMOVES HIS MICROPHONE BEFORE SHOWERING

I already did that.

It's like a pin microphone.

When the white snow falls

VOCAL PARK STILL GOT THE ENERGY TO SING

The snowflakes bloom

DANCER: LEE SANG-YI

TURN AND POSE

POINT AND POINT

LAUGHING OUT LOUD AT HIS FAVORITE BIG BRO'S DANCE

What was that?

GETTING AN ENDORPHIN RUSH AFTER THE MORNING RUN

You're way too good.

I have to look like a professional.

You're such a good dancer.

I had to learn how to dance during my military service

because I was in the promotions unit.

I did Saturday Night Fever.

- The musical? - Yes.

I had to do a dance excerpt.

Do not hesitate

SWIFT TURN

Do not hesitate

HIS BODY STILL REMEMBERS THE DANCE FROM 15 YEARS AGO

Something like this.

I had to do this for two years.

How do you do it again?

A PERFECT ROUTINE RIVALING THE PROS

I don't know how you do it.

SANG-YI'S DANCE CLASS FEATURING TIGHTS

Arm spin and point.

Point and point.

- Spin your arms like this. - Spin arms like this.

- "Do not hesitate"? - Yes.

That's "Do not hesitate."

THE TWO FORGET ALL ABOUT WORK AFTER SEEING HIS DANCE

I want to do it like this, though.

8:15 A.M.

SOMEONE APPROACHES THE BARBERSHOP EARLY IN THE MORNING

BUT THEY HAVE NO IDEA AND CONTINUE TO DANCE ON

SHE LEAVES SOMETHING ON THE DOOR

WHO IS SHE?

- Let's go. - Let's have another great day.

Let's do this.

8:30 A.M.

It's our second official day at work.

BOSS PARK TAKES THE LEAD, FULL OF ENERGY

- Hello. - Good morning.

It's still cold.

- Yes, it's cold. - It is.

WHAT'S THIS?

Oh, my. No way.

- What is it? - What is it?

Sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes?

- Could it have been Ms. Ou? - I guess so.

- She mentioned it yesterday. - I don't think it was her.

Maybe Ms. Ra.

- I don't think it was her. - Or Ms. Jeong-ja?

No, you know...

- I know! - Mr. Jjamppong?

You asked the ladies for sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes? My gosh!

It sounds so good.

I'm so grateful.

8:40 A.M.

Please sit down.

You're the first customer who gets to use the new machine.

All right.

THEY BOUGHT AN AUTOMATIC SHAMPOO BASIN

- Lie down? - I'm sorry.

BOSS PARK WANTS TO DO A TEST RUN HIMSELF

- How's the temperature? - It's nice.

- Is that okay? - Yes.

SANG-YI PRACTICES WASHING

Is it because you have big hands?

It feels like your hands are covering all of my head.

THE MAN WITH HUGE HANDS, PERFECT FOR SHAMPOOING

Oh, look.

HE APPROVES OF SANG-YI'S SKILLS

You have a horn.

CHECKING THE NEW SHAMPOO STATION BEFORE THEY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

BOSS PARK BLOW-DRIES HIS OWN HAIR

BUZZING WITH ENERGY WITHOUT A TRACE OF EXHAUSTION

GRABBING FISH CAKE FROM THE FRIDGE

The skewers.

DONG-YEON GETS EVERYTHING OUT AND BEGINS TO COOK

MAKING BROTH

A HUGE RADISH

CHEF KWAK PUTS IN LOTS OF WORK INTO PREPPING THE INGREDIENTS

IT'S QUITE A LOT OF FOOD

A HUGE PILE OF RADISH

A HANDFUL OF GREEN ONION TOO

AND HE GRABS SOMETHING ELSE

BLUE CRABS TOO?

STARTING TO WONDER WHAT HE'S TRYING TO MAKE

No way. Are you using blue crabs to make the broth?

- Yes. - Those are blue crabs?

- Crabs? Blue crabs? - Blue crabs.

WHERE IS HE HEADED?

THAT LOOKS GOOD

THE CART BAR OUTSIDE?

This is almost medicinal.

IT WASN'T FOR THE TRIO BUT SNACKS FOR THE VILLAGERS

FISH CAKE

DONG-YEON'S SECOND SECRET DISH FULL OF LOVE AND INGREDIENTS

WILL THE VILLAGERS SHOW LOTS OF LOVE FOR THE NEW SNACK?

THE SNACKS ARE READY TIME TO MAKE BREAKFAST FOR THE TRIO

- How much do you want? - A full bowl.

Can you mix it up?

THEY'RE EATING BOWLS FULL OF CEREAL?

TOO HUMBLE

THERE'S STEAMING HOT FISH CAKE SOUP NOT TOO FAR AWAY

BUT THE BARBERSHOP IS FULL OF DRY, CRUNCHY SOUND

CRUNCH, CRUNCH

ON TOP OF THAT, DONG-YEON HAS TO KEEP COOKING

FINALLY GETS A BITE OF CEREAL

RIGHT THEN!

You walk so bravely, my girls.

Good going, girls.

I came yesterday, too.

WHO'S COMING TO THE BARBERSHOP THIS EARLY?

I came yesterday too.

WHO'S COMING TO THE BARBERSHOP THIS EARLY?

I came yesterday, too.

SEON-HUI, WHO GOT THE MAKEOVER AS MUJU'S JANG WON-YOUNG

It's this way.

Come quickly, Grandma.

AND THE WITTY MS. OU

AND

WHO'S THIS GIRL?

WHAT'S THEIR RELATIONSHIP?

Uncle Sang-yi.

- Seon-hui. - It's Seon-hui.

That's not Da-in.

- Seon-hui. - Uncle Sang-yi.

- Is she your sister? - Yes.

- It's Ji-hui. - Ji-hui?

- Hi, Ji-hui. - Hello.

- Hello. - High-five.

- Hi. - Hello.

SEON-HUI'S YOUNGER SISTER, JI-HUI!

- I came to hang out again. - Goodness.

GIGGLING

- Ms. Ou. - Hey.

- Hello. - You came by so early.

- You're here. - Hello.

I wanted to get my hair done.

- Hello. - Hello.

It's still cold.

I brought them to let them hang out here.

You and your sister can play here.

Both Seon-hui and Ji-hui.

You can take a tour.

RUNNING

Pull yourself together!

TEEHEE

MESSY HAIR BUT EXCITED

- Seon-hui and Ji-hui. - Yes?

- Did you sleep well? - Yes.

Do you want anything to drink?

- Pomegranate ade. - Pomegranate ade?

Leo.

Pomegranate ade isn't called Leo.

- Pomegranate... - Leo.

- It means lemonade. - Do you want lemonade?

Lemonade and pomegranate ade?

- Yes. - Milk!

Your bangs are covering your eyes. Can you see me?

Yes.

SHE TRIED SHAKING HER HEAD, BUT HER BANGS ARE STILL BUSHY

Since you did your hair yesterday, why don't you do your nails today?

- Okay. - Okay.

- Give me a moment. - I want to get my nails done too.

- She wants to do it too. - Okay.

Sit here and hang out, okay?

JI-HUI'S TOO EXCITED ABOUT THIS NEW SITUATION

I WANT TO DO EVERYTHING MY OLDER SISTER DOES

- Please do this. - This one?

Yes!

What's with you?

- You said they had board games. - Yes.

SANG-YI'S FIRST LITTLE CUSTOMER

- What do you have? - Hello, ma'am.

- Let me do your nails. - Okay.

Your nails are too tiny, so I'm getting scared.

- May I do it? - Yes.

SHE MAKES THE NOVICE NAIL ARTIST NERVOUS

Your nails are smaller than this brush.

You're right.

CURIOUS

SEON-HUI'S HANDS ARE TOO SMALL FOR BIG-HANDED UNCLE SANG-YI

Let me show you something cool.

One, two...

BRINGS OUT A MAGNET

ALL EYES ON HIM

- ...three, four, - Four.

- five, six, - Six.

seven, eight...

EYES FIXATED

Oh, wow.

- Do you see this? - Yes.

- Do you see what happened? - Look at this.

BLING

It's the Milky Way.

- Isn't it pretty? - Yes.

- Should I do everything? - Yes.

Okay.

- I want to touch it! - You can't.

- You can't touch it. You'll ruin it! - You can't touch it.

Figure out which color you want to do, Ji-hui.

COLOR? SHOWING IMMEDIATE INTEREST

- I want two colors! - Tell me if it's too hot.

I'll choose something sparkly.

I WANT TO DO SOMETHING LIKE MY SISTER DID

SNIFFLE

- I'm coating the top. - What did you pick out, Seon-hui?

Me?

- This one. - Ji-hui, do you have a stuffy nose?

My nose is really stuffy, too.

- She caught a bit of a cold. - Yes, it seems so.

Let me put some gold color on it.

Here's some gold color.

A GOLD STAR ON TOP

PEEKING

It's so pretty.

- It's... - The end. Let me see it

PUTS HER HAND OUT TOO

- I like this detail. - Yes, there's the little detail.

Yes.

HURRY

- Lastly... - Will you...

Will you wait? Why are you so...

All right.

OH, NO

Gosh. What's taking you so long?

I need to check the time.

Where's the clock?

What now?

- The clock. - The clock?

RAN OUT OF PATIENCE

Ji-hui.

Have some bread.

- You have butterflies too. - Yes, I do have butterflies.

It's just like colored gel nails.

You're making the shape.

- Do you see it now? - Yes.

HOW CUTE

They're your granddaughters, right?

That's right.

She enjoyed herself yesterday, so she wanted to tag along.

I said I needed to get my hair done, and she wanted to come, too.

- Yes, she said she had fun. - She had lots of fun.

I want a trim and a blow-dry.

I have to be somewhere briefly in the afternoon.

MS. OU IS GOING OUT TO TOWN

SHE FINALLY FINDS TIME FOR HERSELF

IN THE MIDST OF HER BUSY DAYS BABYSITTING AND HOMEMAKING

DOING HIS BEST

- Let me wet your hair a little. - Okay.

- I just need a little trim. - Okay.

- Don't break off my hair entirely. - Okay.

Don't cut it too short.

- Just keep it simple. - I'll trim it slightly in the back.

SHE WITNESSED ALL HIS MISTAKES YESTERDAY!

You're all soaked.

I'm sorry. Let's get you to your chair.

©NERVOUS

You should come by next time to dye your hair.

Yes, sure.

GULP

WANDERING EYES

WHILE BO GUM IS FULL OF PASSION

SHE'S LOOKING ANXIOUS

GULPS AGAIN

DOING HIS BEST FOR HER DAY OUT!

AT THE SAME TIME, SOMEONE ELSE WALKS OVER LIKE A REGULAR CUSTOMER

Hmm?

You aren't open yet.

Oh, my. It's Ms. Jeong-ja.

- Sang-yi, Ms. Jeong-ja is here. - She is?

CHUCKLING

MS. JEONG-JA STOPS BY AGAIN

- Hello! - Goodness, Ms. Jeong-ja!

- You're here. - Hey, there.

- What's that? - The comedian brought lots of stuff.

- You didn't have to. What's this? - Peaches.

- Peaches! - Frozen ones?

Those were all huge, plump ones

that came with tiny little cuts, so I peeled them

- Oh, my gosh. - and preserved them in brown sugar

then froze them in a flash.

- Oh, my. Thank you. - Try some.

We'll enjoy them.

You don't get to try those often, so have some.

- Keep them cool. - Thank you.

The comic is trying so hard to be a nice neighbor.

I'm not trying hard. I just had some.

Just try some.

You didn't dry your hair after washing it.

No, I didn't wash my hair.

- I just washed my face. - Is that so?

And then, I slicked my hair back.

The dried laver you gave us yesterday was really delicious.

- Was it good? - Yes, it was so good.

That's because it was roasted.

- It was good. - The dried laver was so good.

Was it really? I'm glad you liked it.

- Look. - Are you done?

She's coming this way. Where is she going?

I have to be somewhere.

COME ON IN

SPOTTING HER FRIEND

SIGNAL RECEIVED INSTANTLY

AN EYE-CATCHING PINK FIGURE APPROACHES

Someone's coming.

- You don't have to overdo it. - Oh, my.

Sang-yi, we have a customer.

Apply it like this.

TOO BUSY DOING NAILS

Look.

CACKLING COME ON IN

Come in.

Welcome.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Yun-ok, is that you?

CHUCKLING

Yes, it's Yun-ok.

You've got no manners, calling my name like that.

UNAFFECTED

It's nice when people call your name. Who will call you once you're dead?

Everyone will.

- Maybe ghosts. - Why would ghosts call me?

THE 80-YEAR-OLDS' CUTE BICKERING

PEEKING

Their grandma is working hard to make them look pretty.

They're such adorable girls.

They are.

- Kids are precious nowadays. - They're cute.

THEY GROW UP WITH GRANDMAS' HANDS AND THE VILLAGE'S LOVE

Do you want your bangs up, ma'am?

Yes, a little.

LIFTING HER BANGS AS REQUESTED

BRIGHT

All your wrinkles got ironed out.

- It turned out nice, right? - Yes, ma'am.

- Thank you so much. - You did great, ma'am.

HER HAIR FOR A RARE OUTING IS DONE

- Do you like your hair? - I like it.

- You did great. - Great job.

- Well done. - Thank you.

You worked hard

- fixing up an old lady. - No, thank you for trusting me.

Is that right?

Thanks for fixing up an old grandma.

Your hair looks great.

Do I look pretty?

- No, celebrities are prettier. - Like a celebrity.

You look like a celebrity.

The old guys will lose their minds now.

- What will she do? - That's trouble.

- You'll steal their hearts. - Big trouble.

Big trouble.

THE 90-YEAR-OLD GRANDMA SMILES LIKE A LITTLE GIRL AT THEIR RESPONSES

Grandma.

- Can Ji-hui get her nails done? - What?

Her nails.

- Can she get it? - Pretty.

- Yes, she can. - You can.

- She can? - Go ahead.

- I'll do Ji-hui's nails as well. - Yes.

- Ma'am, your hair looks beautiful. - Does it?

SHY

Give me your hand. I'll do it quickly.

This is...

Kids' nails are hard.

I know someone with smaller hands than mine.

Smaller than yours?

What's her name?

That's personal info.

It's personal info?

I feel like it is.

Okay, don't tell me.

- The glitter... - Goodness.

Do you see the gold glitter?

I like it.

- Do you? - Yes.

You've got stars on your nails.

Hold still, ma'am.

BUT I'M TOO EXCITED

Hold still.

Freeze.

Freeze.

Freeze, Ji-hui.

Give me just your thumb.

You can move your left hand now.

Right hand stays frozen.

Did you ask for ice?

What? I never said that.

- Do you need ice? - No.

- I didn't say anything. - Didn't he?

- No. - You must've misheard.

JUST CONFUSION ALL AROUND

Let's dry it in the sun.

Your sister is done, too. High-five.

Go and show them to your grandma.

THE HUI SISTERS' NAILS ARE DONE

SCURRYING

Let's see.

Look.

- It's gold. - It's all sparkly.

- Here we go again. - I told you not to!

- I told you to stop. - Ji-hui.

- My babies wore you out. - No, we're having fun together.

You didn't even break a sweat.

You were sweating like crazy when you did mine.

I seem to feel more relaxed after a day.

- I'm sweating less now. - Right?

- Totally. - You get used to it.

- He was too nervous yesterday. - He was.

GLANCING AT THE STREET STALL OUT THE WINDOW

It looks like something's boiling. There's steam blasting out.

HE RECEIVES THE REPORT AND RUSHES OUT

RUSHING

My broth.

REASON WHY DONG-YEON RUSHED OVER

HE'D SPENT THE ENTIRE MORNING IN POURING ALL HIS ATTENTION

INTO PREPARING THE FISHCAKE BROTH FOR THE VILLAGERS

DID ALL THAT CARE SEEP INTO THE BROTH?

WITH AN UNREADABLE FACE

That's hot.

HE TAKES THE BROTH BACK TO THE BARBERSHOP

I've got a favor.

I have a favor. I'm making fish cake soup.

It feels like something's missing. What should I add?

WILL IT SUIT THE CUSTOMERS' TASTE?

SLURP

GULP

You got radish?

- Radish. - It has radish in it.

- Slice some and toss it in. - Round slices.

I put a ton in, though.

I put a ton in, though.

- That's why it's good. - Yes, it tastes refreshing.

- Should I add more? - No need.

- It's nice and refreshing. - It's okay?

- It suits old folks like us. - I'm glad.

It's good.

- I'll bring more when it's richer. - Sure.

Thank you.

It's refreshing. It hits the throat just right.

GRANDMA-APPROVED FISHCAKE BROTH

Fishcakes...

1 BAG OF SKEWERS

1 BAG OF FISH CAKES

HE HEADS SOMEWHERE WITH BOTH HANDS FULL

- Seon-hui, are you bored? - Yes.

- Want to do something fun with me? - Yes.

Come with me.

ADULTS ALWAYS SAY IT'S SOMETHING FUN WHEN ASSIGNING CHORES

- Are we threading fishcake skewers? - Yes.

- I like stuff like this. - You do? That's great.

I cook a lot.

- Really? - Yes.

- Come and help me when you're free. - Okay, call me.

DONG-YEON GETS AN 11-YEAR-OLD ASSISTANT

- Why didn't Da-in come today? - Da-in?

She's probably at home watching cartoons.

It's much faster this way.

You fold it first.

- Then we thread it after? - Exactly.

UNDERSTOOD

PERFECTLY FOLLOWING HIS INSTRUCTIONS

Oh, nice. That's perfect.

PIECE OF CAKE

You have to leave them spaced out.

SKEWERS STACK UP FAST, THANKS TO HER

That was insanely fast.

- Done. - Great.

- Thank you. - No problem.

That looks tiring.

- It's tiring. - You're really good at it.

She was a huge help.

- She helped? - She did?

The older one helps with stuff like that.

Even at home, she helps thread things.

I pretended we were playing, but I put her to work.

Good.

She likes that. She often does it with me.

JOKING AROUND TO GROW CLOSER TO THE NEIGHBORS

APPROACHING

STARING

SEON-HUI CAME TO WATCH UNCLE DONG-YEON COOK

Guess what I'm making.

- Curry! - Correct.

I could tell because of the potatoes and carrots.

That's right.

- Do you know how to make curry? - Yes.

- You make it at home yourself? - Yes.

- I do it by myself. - That's amazing.

When I make it, I stir-fry the meat first

then add pepper and salt.

And when it's slightly cooked, I add carrots, onions, and potatoes

stir-fry them again, then add water.

SHE'S CLEARLY COOKED MORE THAN ONCE

Then, could you go inside and bring me some pepper?

Sure.

SINCE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT IT

THE LITTLE ASSISTANT LISTENS TO CHEF KWAK

Great.

Seon-hui, come outside.

I want to watch this.

I'm keeping her as my assistant, ma'am.

YOU'RE THE BEST, UNCLE

SHE KEPT HOVERING AROUND DONG-YEON

Do you want some of this?

Thanks.

SHE BRINGS HIM SNACKS WHEN HE LOOKS BUSY

- Seon-hui, come here. - Okay.

WHEREVER DONG-YEON GOES, SHE GOES

WHEREVER SEON-HUI LEAVES, JI-HUI FOLLOWS

WHAT'S GOING ON?

- Do you want to put them in? - Yes.

HE PREPARES THE FOOD FOR THE NEIGHBORS

WITH SEON-HUI

Wherever you want.

The fish cakes are ready.

They look good.

EYES LOCKED

- This is for you, Seon-hui. - Thank you.

You eat first.

- You eat first. - You're a cool big sister.

You gave it to your little sister first.

- Here. Careful, it's hot. - Okay.

I LOVE FISH CAKES

I'm going to eat it here.

Seon-hui.

Look at the steam!

- Stop messing around and eat. - Okay.

IT'S HOT

- It's hot, isn't it? - Eat from the top.

You've got to eat carefully.

CHOMP

CHEWING

LAUGHING

Ji-hui, are you struggling to cut the fish cake

- because you don't have front teeth? - Yes

SHE'S MISSING TWO FRONT TEETH BUT SHOVES IT IN ANYWAY

Oh, no.

But you're eating so well.

She's slurping fishcakes like they're noodles.

That's so cute.

USE YOUR GUMS IF YOU'RE MISSING TEETH

Do you like it?

Your hair is falling in.

This is why I'm telling you to cut your bangs, Ji-hui.

You had better cut them, Ji-hui.

- Uncle BO GUM will cut them nicely. - Yes, give him a chance.

SHOULD I GIVE IT A TRY?

I don't know.

- Uncle. - Turn it up louder.

- Uncle. - Yes?

- Can you cut her bangs? - Of course, I can.

- He can. - Yes.

- You want me to cut Ji-hui's bangs? - Yes.

- How do you want them? - Just...

Hey, how do you want your bangs cut?

- Whatever looks right. - "Whatever looks right."

Do you want them straight? Or...

Straight across, please.

- Straight across? A little rounded? - Yes.

Yes, it would be better if it's slightly rounded.

- Ji-hui, come when you're ready. - She's ready.

Shall we?

Her face?

- What fell? - The tape.

THE SEAT IS TOO HIGH, UNCLE

One, two, three.

- Up. - Up.

They're so long.

THEY'RE COVERING HER EYES

- I'll try to cut it nicely. - Make her look pretty.

She wants you to cut her bangs parted like this?

Yes.

Don't cut it, Ji-hui. It's better that way.

No, she's walking around like this.

- That's why we're cutting it. - Is that right?

AGREEING

It doesn't hurt when I comb it and tie it.

But she says it hurts when her dad does it.

He ties it too tightly.

Still, she asks her dad. She's her dad's little shadow.

But Seon-hui asks me to tie her hair.

My bangs customer.

JI-HUI'S FIRST TIME GETTING HER BANGS CUT

SO FAR, BO GUM'S MOSTLY DONE SHORT CUTS, DYES, AND BLOWOUTS

AND HIS CLIENTS HAVE USUALLY BEEN OLDER

Do I just deal with it if it tickles?

Don't worry about that.

CONTEMPLATING

Where should I place it?

Let's take a look at the back of your hair.

WHY IS HE CHECKING THE BACK HAIR WHEN HE'S CUTTING BANGS?

- It's over here. - Here?

HE STARTS SEARCHING FOR JI-HUI'S HIDDEN BANGS

This is a tricky one.

- They show up when I tie my hair. - Really? Can we tie it again?

I'll give it a try.

So the bangs only show up when your hair is tied?

But your bangs are...

Wait.

You only want this cut? There's not enough hair.

What if we bring them down to here?

- Just cut it first. - Okay, I'll cut it.

I'll do my best.

SHOULD I TRUST HIM?

HE TIES HER HAIR AS REQUESTED

AND LOOKS FOR THE BANGS AGAIN AT HER EYE LEVEL

SERIOUS

HE STANDS UP AND LOOKS AGAIN

DEBATING BOTH THICKNESS AND DIRECTION

FIDGETING

HER PATIENCE IS RUNNING OUT

Bangs are hard, even for me.

Will this be okay? Is it thick enough?

TENSE

AND HE'S SWEATING AGAIN

A LOT MORE HAIR IS PULLED DOWN

We're really cutting it, okay?

You're cutting that?

That's a lot.

GLANCING

IT SUDDENLY FEELS LIKE THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING

HIS CONFIDENCE DROPS LIKE THE HAIRCUT CAPE

I'm cutting it.

HUMMING

HE FINALLY BRINGS THE SCISSORS CLOSER

HE CUT IT!

You look like your old self.

I look like my old self.

- You used to look like this. - You're right.

- You cut so well. - No, I didn't even do anything yet.

You're just naturally gifted.

I'm back to my old self.

HE TRIMS THE SIDE PIECES TO CONNECT WITH THE BANGS

This is a trendy style.

Does it look too modern?

That's pretty!

I'm serious. You're so pretty.

I'm serious. You're so pretty.

MS. OH SMILES, HEARING HER GRANDKID LOOKS GOOD

Ji-hui, do you like the bangs?

Ji-hui, do you like the bangs?

See?

JI-HUI LOVES IT

- He cut them nicely. - I'll fix it again.

JI-HUI CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF THE MIRROR

Let's see.

- Ji-hui. - I'll look later.

STARING

- Just a second. - I'm coming down.

Let me curl your bangs.

Sit still.

LIGHTLY BLOW-DRYING HER BANGS

HE TIES HER BACK HAIR INTO ONE PONYTAIL

Let's tie it.

Do you like it?

ONE STRAY HAIR BOTHERS HER

- The length... - BO GUM.

TIE THIS ONE TOO, UNCLE

That was a tough one.

You cut it really well, though.

LOOKING LIKE A DAD GETTING HIS DAUGHTER READY FOR SCHOOL

HE EVEN GENTLY LOOSENS IT SO IT WON'T HURT

Do you like it?

You look cute. It suits you.

This part? I'm just going to balance it out.

Lift your head, Ji-hui.

HE CHECKS BOTH SIDES

AND ENDS IT WITH A FINAL TOUCH

So cute.

All done.

JI-HUI LOOKS MUCH CLEANER AND CUTER WITH BANGS

- Does it look okay? - It turned out great.

- Let me see. - Show us your hair, Ji-hui.

Oh, my!

- How gorgeous. - He cut it so nicely.

He gave you a clean, modern cut.

Your dad will say it's pretty when you show him.

The Villain Barber?

- The Village Barber. - Tell people you got it here.

The Villain Barber?

Tell people you got it here.

THE VILLAIN BARBER AS TOLD BY NEXT-DOOR JEONG-JA

- Tell me if you're hungry. - No, we're fine.

- I want a glass of water. - Sorry?

- Water? Cold water? - Water.

- Yes. No, warm water. - Warm water?

I'll clean up.

DONG-YEON DOES A PERFECT JOB AS AN ASSISTANT

STARING

How is he so hardworking and polite?

He works in the kitchen and here.

- He's a great worker. - He is.

You'll help your wife a lot when you get married.

That's how you get married these days.

What should I see in a wife, ma'am?

Pick a young lady.

Just pick one.

- What am I supposed to look at? - What to look at?

- Don't just look at the face. - Don't just look at the face?

Did you ladies marry your ideal type?

No!

No!

DISPLEASED

That's how we stayed married. We were immature.

HOPPING

When are we going home?

Get my coat, Seon-hui.

- I'll bring your coat. - Okay.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

- Bye, Ji-hui. - Wear your jacket.

- Take care, ma'am. - Wear your jacket.

- Bye-bye. - Come again.

- Come again. - Take care, ma'am.

Did she pay?

OH, NO

She didn't.

- Oh, no. - We'll get it next time.

I'm sure she'll come back.

What did Ms. Ou get?

A cut and a blow-dry.

That's 10,000 won, right?

But I think we can charge her 7,000 won.

- Just 7,000 won? - Yes.

The prices depend on whatever the boss says.

- The prices. - We didn't get paid.

It's 7,000 won, but it's not yet paid.

And Ji-hui.

- Oh, Ji-hui. - Ji-hui.

- For bangs... - Maybe 3,000 won?

- Even 1,000 won would be fine. - Bangs for 1,000 won.

But it hasn't been paid.

TOTAL UNPAID: 8,000 WON

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY

My sister said

my bangs were too long, so I had to cut them.

So, I had no choice but to cut them.

But it turned out good.

Out of ten, what score would you give him?

Five. No, eight?

It looks a bit awkward.

DID YOU WATCH GRANDMA GETTING HER HAIR DONE?

SHAKING HER HEAD

I was playing, so I didn't.

I was busy watching my sister's nails.

IS IT OVER?

STANDING IN ONE PLACE TOO LONG MAKES HER FIDGETY

SHE RUNS OFF IN THE END

SIGH

MY SISTER TOLD ME TO CUT IT, BUT IT TURNED OUT GOOD

Close the door for me.

- Seon-hui ran a few errands for me. - What did she do?

I had her bring pepper

- Really? - and thread the fish cake skewers.

- She basically did everything. - Yes.

- Good. - We might actually have to pay her.

Can I try a fish cake?

- After you eat your meal. - Okay.

A CLASSIC MOM LINE

STARING

HE STARES AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW

IN THE REFLECTION IS MS. OU'S BACK

HE CATCHES HER JUST AS SHE'S HEADING HOME

Wait, should we...

URGENT

Boss PARK, you should go talk to her.

- About what? To pay us? - Yes.

Ma'am.

Ma'am.

DID HE CALL ME?

STANDING UP

You're right.

SANG-YI WONDERS IF HE'LL ACTUALLY COLLECT THE MONEY

WATCHING

You only need to pay 8,000 won.

- I forgot to bring money. - So, next time?

- I'll come back later. - Okay.

- She'll bring it later. - Okay.

TAB SYSTEM ONLY AVAILABLE IN A SMALL TOWN

How much did he get?

It's 8,000 won on the tab, but she didn't bring any money.

She'll give us later.

BOSS PARK COMES BACK EMPTY-HANDED

TURNING

HE HEADS STRAIGHT TO THE STALL WITHOUT THE MONEY

That looks so yummy.

GRABBING

I want to nibble on it.

After you eat your meal.

BUT HE WAS TOLD TO EAT AFTER HIS MEAL

HE IGNORES DONG-YEON'S ADVICE AND TAKES A BITE OF THE FISH CAKE

SIDE-EYEING

PEEKING

WHILE CHEF KWAK GOES TO GRAB THE INGREDIENTS

SANG-YI WALKS TO THE STALL AS IF IN A TRANCE

DONG-YEON DIDN'T NOTICE

HE WALKS TO THE STALL NATURALLY

IMMEDIATELY JOINING HIM

This is amazing.

THE FOOD THAT SPARKS DISOBEDIENCE

TWO IMMATURE MEMBERS STEAL CUSTOMERS' SNACKS

He's so good at cooking.

BO GUM'S ALREADY ON HIS SECOND FISH CAKE

TURNING

Did he simmer it down?

WHILE THEY ENJOY THEIR FISH CAKE DISOBEDIENCE

HOMEMAKER KWAK FINISHES PREPARING LUNCH CLUELESSLY

HE SENSES THAT SOMETHING IS OFF

Where are they?

HOMEMAKER KWAK IS ON THE MOVE

Do you want some broth?

THE TWO MEMBERS SHARE THE BROTH PEACEFULLY

We could even sell some fish cake latte later.

- Fish cake latte? - Yes, we'll call it fish cake latte.

Hey!

- You know? - Hey!

- We couldn't help it. - It's so good.

- It's seriously good. - I wanted to try it so bad.

You're seriously an amazing cook.

We have to eat lunch. Hurry back.

- Stop eating. - Okay.

THE END OF THEIR SUSPENSEFUL FISH CAKE DISOBEDIENCE

The fish-shaped bun filling also looks good.

- Don't eat it. - I want to scoop it with a spoon.

- You look like a master craftsman. - A master.

THE TRIO GETS READY TO EAT

Get the kimchi out, scoop the rice...

Wait, I want to make it look pretty.

Wait, I want to make it look pretty.

Can I make the rice look pretty?

- I won't scoop just yet. - No, that much is fine.

You want to shape the rice?

- Make yours round. - Okay.

Should we try eating it in different ways, then?

ROUND AND ROUND

IT'S TAKING LONGER THAN EXPECTED

It looks good.

BOSS PARK IS STILL ROLLING THE RICE

That's incredible.

IT'S FINALLY FINISHED AFTER ROLLING IT FOR A WHILE

STEALING THE RICE PADDLE

- I didn't shape yours yet. - I don't care.

HE QUICKLY POURS CURRY TO FINISH

The fish cakes are amazing.

- Really? I'm glad. - I mean it.

- Let's eat, guys. - Okay.

TODAY'S LUNCH CURRY

It looks good.

After receiving a couple of customers in the morning

- The day passes. - it becomes lunchtime.

Let me take a photo.

Wait.

A PHOTO?

Wait.

BO GUM CASUALLY GOES TO GET THE CAMERA

- Oh, there's a customer. It's a man. - Seriously?

- Oh, there's a customer. It's a man. - Seriously?

A VILLAGER IS WALKING TOWARD THE BARBERSHOP

- Oh, there's a customer. It's a man. - Seriously?

LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE

Keep eating. I'll greet him.

Oh, no.

THEY LEAVE THE FOOD TO GREET THE CUSTOMER

- Hello. - Hi.

- Are you here for a haircut, sir? - Yes.

- Have you eaten? - No.

- Do you want to eat with us? - What?

Would you like some curry?

No. I don't know curry or whatever that is.

I'll cut your hair after you eat curry.

Go on, eat.

- Hello. - Eat up.

- Join us if you haven't eaten. - No, I'm fine.

CUSTOMERS ALWAYS SHOW UP WHEN YOU'RE EATING AT WORK

What should we do?

- We'll finish fast, then. - Sure.

You don't have to finish fast. Don't rush it for me.

Still, you're our customer.

DEBATING FOR A SECOND

AN OLDER GENTLEMAN WITH NEATLY STYLED HAIR

How do you want your hair?

But you already look sharp.

My hair is always sharp.

I've been giving haircuts at a barbershop

for 50 years now.

- Really? - Yes.

You're a master barber.

I used to run a shop here and over by my house.

- Really? - Yes.

It was in Pyeong-dong, Suwon.

They were called Gosaek Barbershop and Pyeongdong Barbershop.

After some time there, I came here and ran my shop for a while

then quit and lived as a fisherman.

I see.

- That's why your hair looks sharp. - I got my license in Suwon.

We should have eaten when we had the chance.

Yes, like really fast.

You were right. And about what?

About not eating the fish cakes.

- I told you not to! - I know.

IT'S TOO LATE TO REGRET

I told you not to eat it.

Do you think I can cut your hair well, sir?

Why?

He's been a barber for 40 years.

- Really? - Oh, I see.

Sir.

- For 40 to 50 years. - I see.

Master.

RESTING HIS ARM

He changed his posture.

Do you mind if we quickly finish our curry?

- Sure. - We won't take long. Have coffee.

- Okay, I'll drink this here. - Take your time.

We have an arcade machine outside, too.

I QUIT PLAYING GAMES

LUNCH FINALLY BEGINS AFTER SOME HURDLES AND DELAYS

Thanks for the food.

IT'S SO GOOD

THERE'S NO TIME TO SAVOR IT

THEY SPEED UP

You two can eat slowly.

But still...

SLURPING COFFEE

AN INSTANT REACTION

WHILE THEY SHOVEL LUNCH DOWN

- I'm weirdly in a rush. - I know, right? Let's eat slowly.

LOOKING AROUND

THE SENIOR TAKES A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

That tasted good.

- That tasted good. - Oh, I'm glad.

We're so restless.

HE'S CALM, BUT THEY'RE RESTLESS FOR NO REASON

READY TO SPRINT OUT AT ANY SECOND

It's good, though.

THEY EAT FAST WHILE EYEING HIM

THE PLATE IS RUNNING EMPTY BEFORE WE KNOW IT

RUSHING

I'll cut your hair now.

He used to be a barber, so I was extra nervous.

I asked how he wanted his hair done, and he told me to shave the sides.

So, I felt relieved.

I regretted it. I should have just cut his hair first and eaten later.

Do you want my honest opinion?

What is it?

If you hadn't rolled the rice, we would have already eaten.

That was my honest thought.

- You're right. - I regretted it.

If you hadn't eaten the fish cakes

- We would have eaten. - we would have.

Yes, he yelled at us not to eat the fishcakes.

- We'll listen to you from now on. - Good.

We'll drop everything if he says it's time to eat.

- Drop it right away. - Yes.

- Drop everything and eat. - Drop and eat.

Compared to yesterday, today...

Our sales are really poor.

One person didn't pay, too.

We have 8,000 won on credit for Ms. Ou and...

Little Ji-hui didn't pay either.

I see the kids.

Bye, Seon-hui and Ji-hui!

Isn't that Da-in?

- Are you Da-in? - Yes!

Where are you going?

- Around the village! - Take care.

SOMEONE POPS OUT

Oh, hello.

Do you have fish-shaped buns?

Do you want some?

I came to buy 10,000 won's worth.

Wait, 10,000 won's worth?

Wait, 10,000 won's worth?

We won't charge you.

We'll give some to you for free.

We might have a new means of income.

- We... - Why not?

We only make them for our customers.

Since all the residents are our customers

I'll make you some.

- Sit there and wait. - Okay.

Just a moment, Chef Kwak.

Will you start charging people?

It's a good way to earn...

Get some batter in there.

THE OLDER GUYS ARE PLOTTING TO SELL THE SNACKS

Make some as fast as possible.

What kind of place is this?

- It's a barbershop. - It's a salon.

Take a seat while you wait.

SO IT'S NOT A BUN STALL

I thought people knew us as a barbershop.

How did you hear about the fish-shaped buns?

I heard and wanted to treat the people at the community center.

There are lots of old ladies there.

The community center is where everyone gathers and talks.

We all go there. There's no one to talk to if we live alone.

I'm curious.

I see. I had no idea.

Shall we check it out?

- I am curious, too. - The community center?

- Yes. - Come with me.

Yes, let's bring the fish-shaped buns just to say hi.

He's back. What perfect timing.

Shall we all go? Then we should...

- Let's close up. - Yes.

WE MUST LOCK UP WHEN GOING OUT

HOLDING THE BUNS TIGHT

Oh, it's over here.

It's the community center for the elderly women.

CHUCKLING AT THE THOUGHT OF PROMOTING THEIR BUSINESS

LAUGHING

You were all here.

- Excuse us for disturbing you. - Welcome.

Hello, ma'am. Here you are.

Have a fish-shaped bun.

- Thank you. - Have a fish-shaped bun.

- Hello. - Hello.

Thank you.

- Not at all. - Thank you.

Eat all you want.

This is a pretty nice place.

- You're the hairdresser. - Yes. I'm the barber.

- Can you cut my hair for me? - Sure.

- You all have lovely hair. - No.

- Do you do hair dyes, too? - Yes, we dye hair, too.

- What about perms? - If you want to dye your hair

it takes over an hour

so it's best if you come with time to spare.

You dropped a card there.

- Leave it. - There's no taking it back.

Why would you play that card?

- You can't do that. - Yes, I can.

Pay me with a card, then.

- Flip it and start over. - You can't do that.

- Throw down your cards. - No way.

Throw them in. This game's over.

Let's play a game.

VILLAGERS ARE WALKING ABOUT OUTSIDE THE BARBERSHOP

- Is the boss in? - Is the boss in?

I don't hear any voices.

- Anyone there? - I don't hear anyone.

- Is no one in? - I don't hear anyone.

I don't hear anyone.

- Do we need to come back? - I guess?

No one's here.

- I should pay you. - No, it's fine.

Make us something tasty instead.

- I feel bad. - Seriously.

Make us some side dishes later.

We have nothing to eat.

THEY WANT FOOD INSTEAD OF MONEY

We might have to eat plain rice with gochujang.

- Really? - Yes.

The buns are really sweet.

- It's nice, right? - Yes.

- You got a good hand this time. - It's nice and sweet, isn't it?

I want a fish-shaped bun!

Ji-ung can have one, and Ra-yun can have one

then Ji-ung can have one, and Ra-yun can have one.

- Okay. - No one's in.

They went out.

- What should we do now? - What now? It's cold.

WALKING BACK LEISURELY AND CLUELESS

It was a bit emotional.

- What's going on? - Oh, hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- We came to get a haircut. - You want a haircut?

- Yes. - Sorry. We just...

- We went out briefly. - It's a baby.

- Hang on. - Hello.

- It's a baby. Hello. - Hang on.

- Say hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

You two are adorable.

- Come in. - Come on in.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Teddy. - That's Teddy?

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello, everyone.

- Welcome. - Hello.

This is Teddy. He will sit here.

Which of you wants a haircut?

- Both of us. - Can you do us both?

- Really? - Yes.

- And the kids. - The kids too?

I can do it. It's just nerve-racking. It's too...

- Are you Ms. Jeong-ja's... - Pardon?

No, I live across from her.

Everyone lives across from everyone.

- Across from the village hall. - Can you tell me your mother's name?

Oh, that's the house we visited.

- With a dog outside, right? - Yes, that's Siwol.

Who will go first?

- Shall I go first? - Who needs a haircut?

- The kids and two adults. - Both?

How many kids are we talking about?

- Ji-ung and Ra-yun. - Ji-ung and Ra-yun.

- And us two. - Four of you.

Take a seat and relax.

Do you think I can manage?

GIGGLING

Both moms wanted a haircut along with both kids.

I thought, "I'm pretty slow. Can I manage all four of them?"

Oh, dear.

CURRENT TIME: 4 P.M.

- I'm sorry we all rushed in. - Did you wait outside for long?

- No, we were looking around. - It wasn't long.

- Hello. - We were at the community center.

Come and sit over here.

THE YOUNGEST APPEARS

How old is the baby?

Just over 100 days old.

A TENDER NEWBORN BABY CUSTOMER

Sit down, kids. You can play while seated.

I wonder what goes in here.

- Are they siblings? - No, they're just...

- She and I are friends. - Okay.

Our kids go to the same daycare.

Whose mom are you, then?

- I'm Ji-ung's... - You're Ji-ung's mom.

Yes, Ji-ung and Ji-ho's mom.

- Ji-ung and Ji-ho. - Yes.

- She is Ra-yun's mom. - Yes.

RA-YUN'S MOM

- You can sit down. - Shall I sit?

You can sit here.

RA-YUN'S MOM GOES FIRST

CALM, MY BEATING HEART

OH, MY GOSH

Oh, my gosh.

- Is there a certain style you want? - Well, you see...

I MUST CALM DOWN

- I've always kept my hair short. - Okay.

I moved here not long ago.

- I moved here not long ago. - Okay.

- I moved here not long ago. - Okay.

I just didn't have the time

- to go to a hairdresser. - To go to a hairdresser.

I wanted to cut my hair pretty short.

- Really? Are you sure? - Yes.

I'd always kept my hair about shoulder-length.

I see.

Do you think I can do this?

- I think you'll do fine. - Just a moment.

What about bangs? You don't need bangs, do you?

- Just... - Having no bangs is fine.

- We just keep this style? - Yes.

Yes.

YOU'LL DO JUST FINE

My hair will grow out, so there's zero pressure.

- Okay. I'll do my best, then. - Yes.

ANYTHING IS FINE, BOSS

A SHOULDER-LENGTH HAIRCUT

BUT ANYTHING'S FINE

- Is the cape too tight? - No, it's fine.

HE KEEPS MAKING HER HEART RACE

We've only had elderly customers.

- Kids this young with their moms... - Oh, really?

- It's a first. - Is it really?

I hope I can cut your hair to your liking.

I think I'll like it without a doubt.

I can't believe this is happening to me.

- Did you perm your hair before? - Yes, but that was a long time ago.

Over a year ago, I think.

The last time I went to a hairdresser was...

- You must be busy with your kid. - Yes.

- It's hard to make the time. - It is.

MAKING SMALL TALK TO CHECK HER HAIR

TIME TO START CUTTING

CAUTIOUS

PONDERING THE LENGTH

THE FIRST CUT DECIDES EVERYTHING

HE GETS TO WORK AFTER MUCH THOUGHT

That must be Ra-yun.

- I'll cut your hair now. - Okay.

HESITATING

Ra-yun is number three now.

HE LOOKS SIDE TO SIDE FOR A LONG TIME

IT'S HIS FIRST BOB AND HE'S WARY

ABOUT HERE?

IT'S MUCH HARDER THAN HE THOUGHT

DURING PRACTICE

When making the first cut for short hair

it's much harder if you try to get the length right in one go.

Try cutting the hair a bit longer than you'd like

then trim as you go to make sure it's even on both sides.

- Are you okay with cutting it short? - Yes.

OKAY, HERE WE GO

HE CUTS WITHOUT A PAUSE

That's the initial cut.

That's the initial cut.

Don't worry.

HE'LL SHORTEN IT LATER

I'M NOT WORRIED AT ALL

Where's the hairclip?

HER MOUTH KEEPS TWITCHING

Are you used to cutting women's hair?

- I did learn. - Okay.

But not since coming to this village as the elderly don't have long hair.

IT'S HIS FIRST BOB IN THIS VILLAGE

Don't put pressure on him.

I feel pressured since it's been a while.

It's not even a while.

HAIR WILL GROW BACK ANYWAY

I'll do my best. I hope you like it.

I'll most definitely like it.

I take a long time to cut carefully

- so tell me if your back hurts. - Okay.

I'm fine.

- I worry you'll be exhausted. - No, not at all.

I think you're really impressive.

How did you think to learn this?

I bet you're really busy.

BACK TO SERIOUS MODE

HE HAS DECIDED ON THE LENGTH

NOW TO DESIGN THE DETAILS

WHILE MOM'S GETTING A HAIRCUT

IN THE RECEPTION ROOM

GIGGLING

THE KIDS ARE CAPTIVATED BY A MAGIC SHOW

He's so good with kids.

Ra-yun's really shy around men.

It's fascinating.

Is it because you're all handsome?

The shop is so pretty.

- Isn't it nice? It's so pretty. - It's so nice.

THE YOUNG MOMS LOVE THE INTERIOR

With all the parenting, I bet you hardly get any free time.

We barely have any.

Both of us farm for a living.

Did you meet and become friends here?

There's an interesting story about how we met.

We had our babies at the same time

- on the same day at the same clinic. - Gosh.

We figured that out after moving here.

- It was in Jeonju. - After we met.

- In Jeonju? - There's no maternity clinic here.

- They were born at the same time? - Yes.

Do they share the same fate, then?

- Kind of... - It's almost identical.

They were born around the same time.

- No way. - Right next door.

We realized after we came here

that our husbands met before we did and were already close.

We met at the daycare

- when the moms met for orientation. - That's when you met.

We met and got talking and...

- You went to the same clinic. - Yes.

Your kids were born at the same time.

- In neighboring rooms. - Right next door.

We always celebrate their birthdays together.

It sounds like a drama plot.

They were born in the same maternity clinic

- on the same day. - Yes.

They would grow up playing together

- then end up getting married. - Oh, no.

Let's not go that far.

THE GIRL'S MOM DOESN'T WANT TO GO THAT FAR

BUT UNLIKE HER MOM'S WISHES

Feet-patting.

THEY GET ALONG SO WELL

Feet-patting.

SNACKING WHILE WAITING FOR MOM

- It has a mouth. - There's a crocodile.

Press a tooth, Ji-ung.

We'll all take turns. It's Ji-ung's turn now.

No, I'm too scared to do it.

- Ji-ung, press a tooth. - I want to play this.

Okay, let's play that.

If you take one and lose, then Ra-yun can play.

- If Ra-yun loses, I play. - Manicure!

- Is that right? - Manicure!

- Yes. - Manicure.

Do you want some manicure, Ra-yun?

- No? Okay, we won't. - No.

- Let's see. - I have this at home.

- Do you? - Yes.

HE GOES BACK TO HIS TRUSTED MAGIC TRICK

I SAW THAT ALREADY

Did you see that?

- It's a car with a ladder. - I want to play with this jegi.

A jegi? Do you know how to play it?

A JEGI PERFORMANCE AFTER HIS MAGIC SHOW

I kicked it five times!

- Uncle. - Uncle.

You must kick it this many times.

- Uncle is... Yes? - Uncle.

Let's try another green color.

Let's recite the times table.

Let's recite the times table.

Here's the green pen.

- That's green. - The times table...

For the times table, you need this green pen here.

Sorry?

A BARBERSHOP REQUIRED BABYSITTING?

Looking after kids is hard work.

Watching kids is more work than painting nails.

I finished this. I need to finish one last side.

- Can you hold the baby for a bit? - Of course.

- I need the restroom. - Hand him to me.

- Have you held a baby before? - Yes.

- Yes, come here. - That's it.

You go ahead.

Where's the restroom?

It's over there to the right.

SANG-YI ENDED UP WITH THE BABY

HE'S SO SMALL

HIS 20CM-LONG HANDS COVER MOST OF HIM

CALM AND QUIET

A BABY IN A COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE IS A PRECIOUS BEING

You look incredible.

IT FEELS UNFAMILIAR AND STRANGE TO HIM, TOO

- Yes, okay. - Sit over there.

Shall we sit there?

IT'S TIME TO FEED JI-HO

RUSHING OVER

Time to eat. Here's your bottle.

- You're hungry, I know. - You're hungry.

Okay. What do I do now? Will you take over?

FLUSTERED BY THE BABY'S CRYING

- He must've been hungry. - Yes.

- Hold this up like this. - Hold it and don't squeeze?

That's right.

What do I do? How do I know if he doesn't want to eat?

He'll feel full when he's done.

- He stops? - Yes.

- Hold the bottom up. - It must face up?

It's my first time ever doing this.

CLICK

IS THIS HOW HE'D LOOK AS A DAD?

Take a rest while you can.

- Be free of childcare. - Thank you.

Does it taste good?

Is it good? What are you saying?

- Does he want to stop? No, right? - No.

He finishes that bottle.

- He drinks all this? - Yes.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD

EVERYONE HELPS WITH JI-HO, FILLING THE ROOM WITH BRIGHT ENERGY

- They're filming a babysitting show. - Are they?

THE MOMS GET TO TAKE A BREAK

TIME TO ADJUST THE LENGTH

- Someone's coming. - Is it the dad?

A MAN APPROACHES THE BARBERSHOP

- Someone's coming. - Is it the dad?

- Hello, sir. - Hello. Welcome.

- Are you someone's father? - Hello.

- Yes. - That's my husband.

- That's my wife. - I see.

- Hello. - Welcome.

IT'S YOU, DARLING

Hi, Ra-yun.

I CAME FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE TAKING A WHILE

RA-YUN'S MOM TURNED SURPRISINGLY CALM

SHE'S FACING REALITY

Someone's here. Sorry.

- It's my husband. - Your husband? I see.

- Welcome. - Hello.

- Hello. Welcome. - Welcome.

- This is my husband. - Welcome.

- Ji-ung's dad. - Yes.

Hello, sir.

Ji-ung, your dad's here.

You can all stay seated.

DAD'S HERE

IT'S GETTING CROWDED INSIDE

DEEP IN THOUGHT

This side looks a bit longer, doesn't it?

- Just a bit. - Maybe just a bit?

HE SEES FOR HIMSELF IF IT'S BALANCED

Is it because it flipped outward?

FOR THE CLEAN LOOK SHE WANTS

HE CAREFULLY TRIMS THE EDGES

WHILE BOSS PARK IS ULTRA FOCUSED

THIS MOMENT

ISN'T TOO BAD AT ALL

Is your hair done?

- I just need to wash it. - She needs a wash.

VERY GOOD

- He's really good. - Well...

I need to blow-dry it, too.

- Mom looks pretty, Ra-yun. - I want to see.

- She went to get her hair washed. - Wait here.

Mom's washing her hair.

- Play over here. - She's washing her hair.

- I'll put a towel around you. - Okay.

- I'll put this on your eyes. - Okay.

THIS IS PARADISE

You have the touch of an expert.

- You're so good at this. - Thank you.

- As long as you're satisfied. - You must've practiced a lot.

HE'S CURIOUS

You can relax your arms.

- Thank you for waiting. - Well done.

I liked that a lot.

- Did you really? - Yes.

THE PEOPLE BLOW-DRYING MY WIFE'S HAIR

ARE PARK BO GUM AND KWAK DONG-YEON

I feel like I'm watching TV.

Me too.

THEY'RE SITTING AROUND WATCHING TV

THE BLOW-DRY IS ALMOST DONE

It's beautiful.

- I haven't done anything. - No?

- I just smoothed it. - It looks good already.

No way.

- A little more... - I think

- you're an ambitious hairdresser. - Yes.

- I want to cut hair well. - You're ambitious.

I'm worried the ends are wonky, and the length is uneven.

What if you go to another hairdresser?

I won't go to a hairdresser for the next three years.

You can't do that.

CHUCKLE

HE'S LOST FOR WORDS

- Does she look happy? - I had no idea

my wife could smile like that.

I haven't seen her smile like that in a long time.

A DAZZLING SMILE

It's been a while.

- Mom won't get any sleep tonight. - Why not?

Because Uncle BO GUM cut her hair.

Because a handsome uncle cut her hair.

A HANDSOME UNCLE IS ASSISTING ANOTHER HANDSOME UNCLE

SECURING THE CAPE

BLOWING AWAY LOOSE HAIRS

Thank you.

PUTTING AWAY THE BLOW DRYER

THIS HANDSOME UNCLE IS A GOOD ASSISTANT

I'll style your hair to make you look good.

- You haven't started yet? - I just smoothed your hair.

I take too long, don't I?

I think I look fine right now.

We take a long time here.

I like that a lot.

THAT'S EVEN BETTER

I want you to take a long time

as long as possible.

She wants him to take as long as possible.

- Said who? - She did.

That's madness.

Do I look more handsome?

- No. - Come on.

I think Dad looks ugly.

Do you? You can't say that.

Do you know why?

You look just like Dad.

SQUEALING

Don't do that. Okay, stop it.

- Don't. - She looks like her dad.

- Ra-yun looks like Mom. - Does she?

You look like Mom. That hurts.

BOSS PARK LOVES VOLUME

You're adding a lot of volume.

That's awesome.

My word.

- Do you like it? - Yes.

- You can pull it behind your ears. - Yes.

RA-YUN'S MOM LOVES HER NEW LOOK

Thank you for waiting.

- Thank you. - You look prettier.

We're all novice barbers and nail technicians.

But it doesn't look or feel like that at all.

It's pretty.

- He did a good job. - You look lovely.

It's so much better than expected.

- I'm 200-percent satisfied. - Thanks.

Your hair will start to sag soon.

Actually, it's slightly longer on the right.

All you have to do is stretch your neck muscles regularly.

Stretch your neck muscles regularly.

- That will help. - Yes.

- My disc might slip. - Watch out for that.

You really did a good job, though.

It's starting to come undone.

ULTIMATE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

- You look so much nicer. - Right? Isn't it pretty?

- Is it okay? It's a bit wonky. - It's so pretty.

- No, not at all. - No, really.

You can trim it for her at home.

Oh, no. He can't touch it.

FEELING BITTER

I'll cut the kids' hair now.

CURRENT TIME: 5:40 P.M. WAY OVER CLOSING TIME

Who wants to go first?

Ji-ung?

- Me! - Me!

- Me. - Then play rock, paper, scissors.

- Rock, paper, scissors. - Rock, paper, scissors.

- Rock, paper, scissors. - Rock, paper, scissors.

- Okay. - Ji-ung goes first.

- Come here. Ra-yun. - Wait just a little while.

Wait a bit, Ra-yun.

WHINING

You wanted to go first?

- No. - What?

- No. - Wait, Ra-yun. I'll be real quick.

Wait a little bit, Ji-ung.

MEANWHILE, THE VICTOR JI-UNG

STRUGGLING

HE CLIMBS INTO THE CHAIR

You need to sit on this, Ji-ung.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD JI-UNG'S FIRST BARBERSHOP EXPERIENCE

THIS IS SO EXCITING

Ra-yun, this is really fun.

So cute.

POUTING

Is it ticklish?

Does it tickle?

Wait a little while.

Wait a little while.

JI-UNG REPEATS HIM

- Wait a little while. - Wait a little while.

Wait a little while.

CHANTING SO THE YOUNG CUSTOMER DOESN'T FEEL BORED

A GOOD SKILL TO DISTRACT HIM

Wait just a little while.

LOOKS LIKE FUN

Wait.

Wait a little while.

STARTING CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO SCARE HIM

A HAIRCUT TAILORED TO A CHILD'S EYE LEVEL

Your head. Can you look somewhere else?

Your eyes.

I need your head to go like this.

That's it.

I need you to keep still now.

It's not boring, is it?

- No. - Can you see well?

- Yes. - Yes.

You're doing great.

FIDGETING SO HE DOESN'T GET BORED

Perfect.

THIS IS FUN

I didn't do anything yet.

I didn't do anything yet.

GIGGLING

I didn't do anything.

GIGGLING

I didn't do anything.

I didn't do anything.

IT'S MORE FUN THAN I THOUGHT

- Can I sit there? - What?

You want to sit in the chair?

I WANT A GO, TOO

Ra-yun is number two.

DISPLEASED

- Ra-yun is number two. - Yes, Ji-ung.

- Later... - Ra-yun is number two.

- Ra-yun is number two. - No.

Look ahead, Ji-ung.

- It's beautiful. - Not really.

I need you to look front.

Would it help to show him something?

On a phone?

Thank you.

DAD COMES TO THE RESCUE

It's Tayo the little bus.

- It's not Tayo. - It's not?

Is it Paw Patrol?

WATCHING THE VIDEO INTENTLY

NOW'S THE TIME

THE CUT GOES SMOOTHLY

MUCH EASIER

It's time to go. We're done.

- I'll do your hair at home. - Ra-yun's turn.

- Ji-ung... - Ji-ung.

- He'll go home, too. - Mom.

We're all going home, Ra-yun. Don't cry.

Oh, dear.

You can't keep doing this, Ra-yun.

BURSTS OF SORROW

- Ra-yun's crying. What do we do? - She's crying?

I feel bad that I couldn't do her hair.

IT'S PASSED CLOSING TIME

AND AN UNEXPECTED CRYING FEST

Oh, I don't know.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO BOSS PARK WHO LOOKS TROUBLED?

Wow, it snowed a lot.

It looks like the grain powder drink.

We should shovel the snow.

We must clean our own yard.

TAKING A BREAK THANKS TO THE SNOW

Barbershop

HOW LONG WILL THIS PEACE LAST?

Is there a lot to eat and do downtown?

I want to venture out now.

Do you all agree to closing early?

Yes, I agree, but...

I want to dye my hair.

- Did you come to dye your hair? - Yes.

Toilet paper, paper cups, bean sprouts, and a block of tofu.

Get some boiled pork, too.

- Are you out for a stroll? - You're all handsome.

Make sure we look pretty.

It came out well.

Good job.

I'm having fun here. Can we come again tomorrow?

THE BARBERSHOP IS BUZZING

I need to start over.

Oh, no. What a silly mistake.

HERE TO SAVE THE VILLAGE BARBER FROM A MELTDOWN

Oh, my.

THEIR FIRST PART-TIMERS ARE HERE

ONE-DAY PART-TIMERS FROM WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES

PARK HAE-JUN AND CHOI DAE-HOON

What brings you here?

We heard you opened a barbershop.

SETTLING INTO THE BARBERSHOP WITH THE GUYS

THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE VILLAGE BARBER

Subtitles by Eunsook Youn, Hoyoung Yun, and Jennifer Lim