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I won't let anyone step on your shadow.

For as long as you're the heir of this household,

your life is not only yours to live.

What if I'll never be able to see again?

What if I never get to find my mother?

I decided not to worry about that any more.

Master Baker Kim Tak Goo

I don't want to lose hope yet.

Does this mean that someone leaked

the gas on purpose?

But why would anyone...

It's more important to find out who did this.

I'll get everyone from the bakery together

and find out who did this.

Don't tell anyone yet.

Something like this should never happen.

How can a person who makes bread

try to hurt people?

I can't allow this to happen in my kitchen.

This is all because I didn't teach them well.

I have an idea.

Don't tell anyone about this. Understand?

You lost your chance!

Watch and learn.

- Hurry up. - You'll see.

- This one would be better. - I hope you fail.

Who could've done this in my kitchen?

Who could've done this?

I'm sorry.

This is for this month's hospital bills.

I'm still short on a week's bills. Next month...

All the bills for Jo Min Seo have been paid.

What?

That man paid for everything.

No need to thank me. I'm just saying hello.

I already told you that I can't accept your offer.

Your sister needs a dialysis every two days?

That must be burdensome.

Both mentally and financially.

If you want,

I can help her get treatment in the U.S. or Japan.

Of course, I'll pay for everything.

I just need you to do one thing for me

when I need you the most.

Think about it. Call me.

Jin Gu!

When did you get here?

Not too long ago. Are you okay?

I haven't seen you in a long time!

You must love baking.

You don't even come to see

your own sister any more.

I'm sorry.

What's that on your head?

You mean this?

Master Baker!

Have you heard of the Master Baker?

This is my goal in life.

The road to baking is much harder

than you think.

If I wanted to take the easy road,

I could've done that a long time ago.

You can start with a smile, but end with a tear.

Then I'll show you that I can end with a smile.

People might look down on you

because bread is cheap.

No matter what they say,

I'm going to be the best in baking.

There's no such thing as the best baker.

There are only great bakers.

If you want to be ♪1,

then you've chosen the wrong profession.

To me, being the best doesn't mean being ♪1.

It means to do my best,

so that no one can catch up to me.

Doing my best is what I do best.

Dough is the foundation of all bread.

Dough and fermentation determines

everything about the bread.

Come with me.

Yes, chief!

There is no golden rule when it comes

to dough, only practice.

Knead again and again until you can feel

the ideal state of the dough.

The dough is the yeast's house.

Depending on how you build the house,

the flavour and the depth of the bread changes.

My father says that the dough is the only thing

that matters, but I disagree.

The customers don't bother buying

the breads that don't look appealing.

You shouldn't overlook presentation.

Spin it.

Spin it?

Spin it.

Spin it. Spin it.

Outside Source.

Mother! How are you? I'm doing great.

I'm an apprentice at the Pal Bong Bakery.

I'm learning how to bake all kinds of bread.

Guess what?

There are over 30,000 different

kinds of bread in the world.

Although there are only a few of them

that I can bake...

Chief, here's the dough.

Sorry.

I'm unbelievably happy right now.

I'm happy because I'm not alone,

and because I have bread.

Goal: $2,000.

So don't worry about me.

Take care of yourself, right?

It seems like one eye has completely lost sight.

The other eye isn't doing so well either.

Does this mean that I can lose

my sight completely?

Let's get you some treatment first.

We have to buy some time and wait

until we can find a corneal donor.

It seems like Han Seung Jae is sending

people to the Cheongsan area.

To find me?

I think so. He's very tenacious.

Does he think finding a person is easy?

Then tell him to find Tak Goo for me.

You should stop sewing.

Your eyes will get tired.

It was around this time of the year.

Tak Goo and I played by the stream.

We ate watermelons and melons together.

Mr. Na's plan is working well.

Let's work on our other plans too.

Don't skip your meals.

Tak Goo...

How is Tak Goo doing?

He's healthy and quick with his hands.

He's learning fast.

Moreover, he enjoys learning.

A genius can't beat a man who works hard,

but a man who works hard can't beat

a man who enjoys what he does.

Shall we get ready for the competition?

But the thing is...

Yes?

Tak Goo has a serious problem.

Oh, my eyes. I think something got inside.

Open it.

Who? Me?

The bread is ready. Open it.

I said, open it!

Okay.

I'm sorry. I can't open it.

I think he is still traumatised

from the eye injury.

Even if he overcomes it, he'll need

a few more months to learn how to bake.

I don't think he can compete in this condition.

I see.

Donut bread.

Pumpkin mousse.

Bong bread.

Bong bread

I only got to try that bread once.

Try it.

This was made with my new fermenter.

I see.

On the outside, it was no different

from any ordinary bread.

Mr. Pal Bong! Is this fermenter...

That's right. It's from my favourite.

I didn't think it would smell like this.

It had the richest flavour out of all

the breads that I had tried in my life.

Mr. Pal Bong's favourite?

What's that?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Exercise your body! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Jumping jacks!

You're still doing the national exercise?

I was a little bored, and I wanted to stretch.

If you're bored, care for a drink with me?

That's too bad. I don't enjoy drinking.

I have a sensitive tongue.

I try to avoid heavy foods like alcohol,

tobacco, and such.

Then I guess you don't enjoy a heavy kiss

as well.

Well, I didn't get a chance.

If you have a perfect sense of taste,

then you must remember everything

you've tasted.

Yeah, I guess...

Do you remember how Mr. Pal Bong's

bong bread tastes?

It's your grandfather's bread.

I'm sure you've tried it before.

How did it taste?

Can you describe it to me?

I had it when I was very young.

I don't remember.

Then can you tell me what Mr. Pal Bong's

favourite food is?

You should ask him yourself. Bye.

I think he's too timid.

Why does he keep asking about bong bread?

If he wants to kiss me, he should just say it.

Maybe I'll go straight to the man.

How is Ma Jun's initiation

to the board working out?

We need 37% of the shares.

We have 26% so far.

I'm sure we can get the remaining 12%

by the end of this month.

Make sure nothing goes wrong.

If we don't get this resolved at the next

board meeting, it'll be a long term battle.

I know.

You still don't have any clue

about that threatening letter?

I'm still looking.

It's been 2 years.

Every time it gets near Ms. Hong's

memorial day, I get scared.

I check every single mail just in case

someone sends that letter again,

just in case my husband sees that letter.

Do I have to do that again this year too?

I'm sorry.

I'm still looking.

Stop saying that you're sorry.

If you're really sorry,

then go and find who sent that letter.

Can't you say something warm to me

once in a while?

I'm doing my best.

I'm doing my best for Ma Jun and you.

I hope you know that too.

I know. I'm just asking you to try harder.

If he finds out about that letter,

then it's over for us.

It's over for the both of us. Understand?

I'm not the same Han Seung Jae I was

over 10 years ago.

I'm not the same Han Seung Jae who didn't

have pride, who didn't know disgrace,

and who couldn't do anything when

the woman he loves was humiliated.

Seung Jae.

So stop underestimating me, In Suk.

80 Samcheongdong JongnoGu, Seoul Attn: The younger lady of the house.

What?

You're going to hold the competition?

But why did you decide to do that

all of a sudden?

All of a sudden?

I already told you 2 years ago.

I'm going to offer a test to get my approval.

I'm going to hold the competition

a week from today.

Who is qualified to participate?

Anyone who wants to participate.

What?

Mr. Pal Bong! You're full of surprises today.

Anyone who wants to participate?

Then everyone will want to join in.

I don't want the quality of the

competition to go down.

Just because anyone can participate

doesn't mean that anyone can pass.

The test will be in 3 phases.

The under qualified will be

rooted out in the 1st phase

before they can move onto the next one.

This sounds fun.

Anyone who wants to participate

in the competition a week from now

at this hour by coming to the kitchen.

Mr. Pal Bong.

If I pass the 3rd phase,

can I ask for one more thing

along with your letter of approval?

What is it?

I want to know your bong bread recipe.

I know someone who has tried it.

According to him, it was flavourful, soft,

and highly digestive, perfect for Koreans.

I don't know why you stopped making it,

but I want to know the recipe.

Teach me.

Stop it, Tae Jo. That bread is...

Are you that confident?

I've been confident for 2 years.

Is that so?

Bong bread? What's that?

It's a very popular bread that even

the President came here to eat.

Really?

Then how come we don't make it any more?

There are many theories,

but no one knows the real reason.

Some say it's because the person

who loved the bread passed away.

Some say it's because there's something

wrong with the fermenter.

I see.

Anyhow, you're not in a position

to wonder about bong bread.

Why not?

I heard that you can't even get near the oven.

I can get near the oven. I just can't open it.

But the competition is in a week!

At this rate, you're not even

going to pass the 1st phase.

You worry about me a lot.

Who? Me? When did I ever do that?

When I injured my eyes,

when I tried to learn baking,

and pretty much every time.

And even now, you're worried about me.

Do you...

have feelings for me?

What?

You always let your imagination go wild.

Of course, I don't have feelings for you.

I know how you feel.

But that's too bad.

I already have another woman in my heart.

Stop over eating.

I have a man who loves me too.

Really? Who?

Seo Tae Jo.

Seo Tae Jo?

Why are you laughing?

You're clearly mistaken. Don't say that!

Mistaken? I'm not mistaken.

He does this to me,

he gives me cake recipes, and...

He helps me when I carry heavy things.

He always asks me how my day was.

Mi Sun, you shouldn't blow a man's act

of kindness out of proportion.

If you do, you'll get hurt.

Be quiet!

Go and practice how to open the oven!

You can't even bake!

Hey ugly!

What?

You're the 3rd best woman

out of all the women I've met so far.

So, don't go out with a man like Seo Tae Jo.

Find yourself a nice man.

A man who will sincerely love you,

because that's not who Seo Tae Jo is.

Mind your own business!

Geez...

3rd? I'm not even 2nd? I'm 3rd?

What are you talking about?

How many women has Father been with

before he met you?

What?

None! I'm his first!

We met when I was 16.

I'm the only woman he was ever with.

But why?

Nothing.

Then, don't get so worked up over nothing.

The house is a mess.

Why is the house a mess?

Because of the competition!

What? You're going to participate too?

Yes, I'm going to give it a try.

You're out of your mind.

If Kim Tak Goo can do it, why not me?

I came here over a year before he did.

Kim Tak Goo is messing a lot of people up.

So?

What are you going to do with.

Mr. Pal Bong's letter of approval?

Are you going to open your own bakery?

Why not?

Do you have the money?

What makes you think that I don't?

What?

I want to participate in the competition.

Take your word back.

Even if you want the recipe,

you shouldn't ask Mr. Pal Bong for it.

Is there a reason why?

Look, Tae Jo. The bong bread is...

What? What's your reason?

Anyway, take your word back.

I'm sorry.

Unless Mr. Pal Bong says no,

I'm not going to take it back.

Fermentation Journal.

What should I do now?

Tak Goo, what are you going to do now?

Hi, Chairman.

Hi. Where's my wife?

She just got back home.

I'm going on a business trip tomorrow at dawn.

Okay.

Gong Ju! Is my husband back?

Yes, he has a business trip tomorrow at dawn.

80 Samcheongdong JongnoGu, Seoul Attn: The younger lady of the house.

You have another business trip tomorrow?

I think you're over working yourself.

I have to check everything because

we've just implemented a new system.

I think this letter is for you.

How did this get in your mail?

I don't know.

Maybe Gong Ju made a mistake.

What is wrong with her?

It was just one mistake.

Don't be so hard on her.

This isn't her first time!

I don't like the way she works.

Maybe it's because she's old.

She always makes mistakes.

Does anyone still call you

the younger lady of the house?

I'm surprised that someone still calls you that.

It's been 14 years since my mother passed away.

You're right.

It's been 14 years,

but I'm still over shadowed by her.

You should wash up.

I'll tell Gong Ju to make dinner.

Gong Ju! Gong Ju!

Yes, younger... I mean, lady.

What kind of a shoddy job are you doing?

Excuse me?

How did this letter get in his den?

This was in the Chairman's den?

Oh, silly me.

I must've gotten the mail mixed up.

If you can't even sort out the mail,

I think it's about time you quit.

How could you say that?

I worked for this family even

before you came here.

Then do your job right!

If you cross me again with a mistake like this,

I won't let you get away with it.

You'd better be prepared to leave this house.

Gosh...

Fate is no longer on your side.

Fate is no longer on your side.

Master Baker Kim Tak Goo

I can open it. I can open it.

I'm going to open this thing and bake bread.

It's okay.

I can open it. I can do it. I can do this.

Hold it.

Let go of me.

Try it.

I said, let go!

Unless you bake the bread,

it's only a lump of fermented yeast.

If you really want to become a baker,

you need to open this oven.

You don't think I know that?

I know that too. Let go of my hand.

I'll decide whether I should

open the oven or not.

Mind your own business.

I am minding my own business!

I affected your life! I can't ignore you!

This is my business too!

I'm not touched at all.

Do you think I'll forgive you?

Don't be ridiculous. I still hate you.

I despise you to death! Understand?

Then, why did you do that?

Why did you save me when you could've

left me to die?

Wait!

I can't go on feeling indebted to you.

So please let me help you, Tak Goo.

I won't hurt you again.

Wait.

You won't burn your hand in dry heat.

Try it.

Remember this temperature.

This is the perfect temperature to bake.

Now, let's bake.

Huh? Okay.

Well done.

Mr. Han, the new employees who were

appointed to our department are here.

Okay. Send them in.

This is Mr. Han the chief of staff.

Hello, Mr. Han. I'm Nam Ilu.

Hi.

Hello, I'm Shin Yug Yeong. I'll do my best.

Shin Yug Yeong was hired last year with

the highest grade out of all the new hires.

She also completed her internship

with the highest grade as well.

I see.

As you can see, we handle planning,

strategic analysis,

and assisting the Chairman all at once.

Your services will help the company greatly.

Work hard.

Yes, Sir.

These are your desks.

Thank you.

Since you'll be busy with introduction today,

you can organise your desk later.

Okay.

The Chairman is coming.

Come with me.

I haven't seen these people.

They're our new staff.

I see. Work hard.

It's an honour, Chairman.

Let's go.

What do you think?

Huh?

Wow, you're awful.

See? It won't sink this time.

Wow, you just made a giant biscuit.

Ouch! Hot!

Wow, you made charcoal.

You should get a new job.

Are you having problems?

No, I don't.

Good.

Tomorrow is phase 1.

I was worried that you might not be ready.

You're going to keep your end

of the promise, right?

How many times do I have to tell you?

I'm a man who keeps his word, no matter what!

Okay then. See you tomorrow.

This is driving me crazy!

What do you mean,

you want to postpone the competition?

Can you postpone the competition

for at least a week?

I'll master baking until then! Please?

Do you expect us to cancel

the competition for you?

I'm not asking you to cancel it.

I just want it to be postponed.

I can't give you preferential treatment.

Tomorrow is the day of the competition,

and nothing is going to change that.

If you don't think you're good enough,

then don't participate.

No way! You know what this

competition means to me.

I spent the last 2 years preparing for this!

I need to be in this competition!

When in need, you will change.

When you change, it will work.

When it works, it will last.

What?

If you're really determined to win,

I'm sure you'll find a way.

But Mr. Pal Bong!

You should trust yourself more, Tak Goo.

I hope you see yourself the way I see you.

Mr. Pal Bong.

We sometimes have errands to run

to the Chairman's house.

I'll run the important errands,

but you'll get most of them.

Okay.

I brought you here to say hello to the lady.

Don't get too nervous.

Let's go inside.

Fate is no longer on your side

I don't remember. What does this mean?

Who is it?

The female secretary from the company is here.

Hi, Miss Yeo.

Hello. Here are the files.

Thank you.

And I brought a new employee who

will be working with this house.

Miss Shin.

Hi, I'm Shin Yug Yeong.

She passed the entrance exam and

the internship with the highest grade.

She'll help you with your work too.

I'll do my best.

How could you...

How dare you set foot in this house!

How dare you...

Miss Yeo, get her out of here.

Excuse me? But...

I said, get her out of here!

This is Han Seung Jae.

What is wrong with you?

What seems to be the matter?

Can't you find anyone else to work

at the secretary's office besides her?

Are you talking about the new employee?

Do you know who she is?

It's Shin Yug Yeong!

She's the one who lured Ja Rim

and got her into trouble.

She even seduced Ma Jun to get things her way.

I'm with the Chairman right now.

I'll talk to you later.

We don't need to talk later.

Fire her right away.

I want that girl out of the office!

How dare she...

What's going on? Do you know her?

We've had some mishaps in the past.

You scared me.

I don't think she likes the new secretary.

You don't have to explain everything.

You always handled her trifle complaints

on your own.

You don't need to report it to me.

Yes, Sir.

Turn the car around.

I want to get some fresh air.

Let's go to Incheon.

By Incheon, do you mean

the Pal Bong Bakery?

Why?

I can't even visit my teacher

without your permission?

That's not what it meant.

Turn the car around.

Yes, Sir.

Fate is no longer on your side

I hate it. I hate them all!

Wait here. I'll stop by the bakery.

Yes, Sir.

Il Jung!

Hi.

What brings you here?

Why didn't you call us ahead of time?

I just stopped by because I had some free time.

Where's Mr. Pal Bong?

He's not here.

Tomorrow is the 1st day of the completion.

You know how he takes a long walk

whenever he has a lot on his mind.

A competition?

He's letting the guys who were only here

for 2 years compete together!

I see.

Do you want me to get my husband?

Can you do that for me?

Okay, hold on.

Gosh, I should get you something to drink.

Sit down. I'll get my husband.

I hope you see yourself the way I see you.

How does he see me? I want to know too!

This is too hard!

I smell something burning.

Is it burning again?

I knew it! I burned it again!

It's hot!

Oh, geez!

Geez...

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm okay. Gosh...

What are you doing here?

Ma Jun.

What are you doing here again?

I told you not to come here again.

The Chairman is here.

My father is here?

Yes. He's inside.

Where did he go? Il Jung! Il Jung!

Are you sure Il Jung came?

Of course! Do you think I'm seeing things?

That's strange. I told him to wait here.

Tae Jo!

Did you see a gentleman on your way in?

He's a stylish gentleman with a suit on.

No, I didn't see anyone.

But, I saw a car parked outside.

See? It's Il Jung's car.

He said that he'll wait here.

Where could he be?

Maybe he went to the kitchen.

The kitchen?

Are you okay?

Hey.

You...