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(Before filming this program, all staff and cast members...)

(were tested for COVID-19 and confirmed to be negative.)

(To prevent COVID-19 transmission, sets were sanitized regularly,)

(and quarantine protocols followed to conclude filming safely.)

(Thank you to all those who cooperated.)

(One day, last winter)

(Hwacheon, Gangwon Province)

(Zo In Sung)

(He seems a bit nervous.)

(Sighing)

(That winter,)

(he headed to an unfamiliar village in the snowy wind.)

(Meanwhile,)

(at a nearby mountain village)

(Cha Tae Hyun)

(Sighing)

(Deep sighs are heard from this side too.)

What's your name?

I wonder what your name is.

(Tae Hyun gets acquainted with an unfamiliar dog.)

(The snow stops, unbelievably.)

This is incredible. Goodness.

(The sky grows clear.)

(His nervousness melts away.)

(The bus comes to a halt at a small bus stop.)

What's that?

Judging from the way that guy looks,

(Woncheon-ri)

Look at that.

He looks like a total outsider.

He acts like a total outsider.

(A simple stranger has arrived at this mountain village.)

That's it.

I think that's Chef Zo coming over.

(He'll be responsible for many joyful occasions in this village.)

- In Sung? - Tae Hyun.

Come quickly.

Be careful there.

(They're still a bit confused at this point.)

When did you get here?

I got here a little while ago.

Who's that?

I think...

he's like a village leader here.

He was waiting for you with me this whole time.

He came over a while ago.

So I guess...

we're doing this after all.

All of this...

how did all of this unexpected business transpire?

Is this it?

I get the feeling it is.

(Before their eyes...)

(is a small village store...)

(in a fairly isolated, small village.)

(They'll soon begin an incredible winter season in this place.)

At first, when we started talking about doing this,

we said we'd have a couple of cameras for the two of us,

but look at it now.

For In Sung and me both,

if you filmed our daily lives...

I think it would turn out like "Screening Humanity".

It'll be really boring if we don't do something.

Do you know how to farm?

- Farm? - How can we farm in the winter?

You know farming is the hardest, right?

Do we have to go catch fish from the sea?

- Are we going to a fishing village? - I mean...

I heard recently that In Sung is a good cook.

- That's good. - I'm not a good cook per se.

Since I'm eating with friends or with junior colleagues,

I don't feel any pressure to make anything really tasty.

How do you feel about village life?

I find it fun.

I used to go to old inns whenever I had free time.

The owner of the inn...

didn't recognize me,

and that was a feeling I really welcomed.

They just called me "beanpole".

"Where's the beanpole going?"

I'd tell them I'm going to run an errand or do some work.

They'd ask me what work I had to do.

- We had many fun conversations. - That can happen.

(He spent a few days living as a regular village youth.)

You know how there are those crumbling buildings...

where they sell ramyeon and grilled foods?

When we used to travel to film movies in the past,

we'd go to the supermarket for a "store beer".

It wasn't even a supermarket, just a corner store.

(Village supermarkets act as bars and convenience stores.)

There are a few tables, and they sell beer...

and a few pub snacks.

That was always great.

- We always went after filming. - Right.

(It turns out these two love to drink.)

But it's not like we can do that.

Is that what we're doing?

(One day, two months later)

That's true.

What an honor.

Hello, welcome.

Hello.

Hello.

(She sees an unbelievable sight before her eyes.)

- I'll get started now. - I'm sure...

- she was startled to see us. Sorry. - The regular owner is on vacation.

The store owner is on vacation now.

Yes, she's gone on a 10-day vacation.

Is there anything you need?

- I just... - Please feel free to browse.

(Backing up)

- What do you need? - What are you doing here?

Us? We're spending the next 10 days...

shooting a program called Unexpected Business.

(Unexpected Business)

- Like this. - Goodness.

Gosh. I knew this would happen.

(Open for business)

It ran out yesterday.

(Cha Tae Hyun)

(I wound up at 384,000 dollars.)

At least that makes me feel good.

Here are your beer glasses.

- Will both of you be drinking? - Yes.

- It's just the smell. - Thank you.

(Zo In Sung)

(Park Bo Young)

(Yoon Si Yoon)

(Inbee Park)

(Cho Bo Ah)

(Owner Zo Absent, went out to sea to catch fresh ingredients)

- Look. - He caught something.

(Park Byung Eun)

(Nam Joo Hyuk)

(Kim Jae Hwa, Yoon Kyung Ho)

- Here you go. - Thank you.

"Go ahead, brother."

Do you remember that?

My goodness.

- What was that? - My goodness.

(We'll meet these amazing store owners this spring.)

(Ep. 01: The Birth of the Store Owners)

What are we going to do about this today?

Shouldn't we shovel the snow first?

The snow?

- Well, yes. - The snow.

Don't think about things like that already.

- We should start with the snow. - First of all, as a humanist,

you should enjoy this view first.

- It was snowing a lot till now. - You're right.

Right when we were about to start filming,

the snow stopped.

And amazingly, this guy, whose name I don't know,

he came here ages ago...

and was waiting for you this whole time.

- So he's a friendly dog. - I think...

- he belongs to the owner here. - I see.

If he weren't,

he wouldn't be so comfortable here.

(This puppy looks like it's full of secrets.)

- We're counting on you. - I know, right?

(They start to examine the store.)

This is a vending machine from the old days.

I haven't seen something like this in a long time.

(An instant coffee vending machine is in front of the store.)

When I was in "Nonstop" a long time ago,

you could press it, go like this, and it would give you coffee.

Let's try going in.

I brought a lot of luggage...

- since we're here for 10 days. - Yes, I have a lot too.

(They're planning to stay here for about 12 days.)

So the store is closed today, as part of normal hours.

(It's finally time to explore these two owners' store.)

- Wait a minute. - What's all this?

This is so...

What is this?

Man...

(The cozy little store greets them.)

(Woncheon Store, in Woncheon-ri, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province)

Look at this.

It's so spacious.

This store...

isn't what we were imagining.

- It's not what we thought. - It's not as tiny as we thought.

(It looks bigger than a large-scale supermarket to them.)

As soon as I saw it,

I felt so much pressure.

(He disapproves of himself for presuming something so wrong.)

(Sighing)

(They finally realize what they face in this variety show.)

Will we really be able to do this well?

I think the size of this store...

isn't what we were expecting.

- We were expecting a small store. - This one is so big.

(Ding)

I'll just take some of this instead of my pay for the show.

Now that I know what I'm up against.

(We're sorry,)

(but starting tomorrow, the two of you are the owners.)

There's so much here.

(Owner Cha's duties: Sales and Management)

There's even a bun steamer.

(Years of experience: 0)

There's ice cream,

ramyeon...

(The star of every store: From cookies...)

Oil and soy sauce.

(to seasonings, ramyeon, flour, and canned foods)

(A variety of foods products)

(There's even fruit.)

We're not just selling these kinds of products.

(Foods, Spirits, Miscellaneous Goods)

We're also selling a lot of miscellaneous goods.

Things like this sketchbook and glue.

Things students might need.

I haven't seen rubber cement in a long time.

(It's the village's only hardware store,)

(and pharmacy.)

(It's got all kinds of products.)

(However, it's not a convenience store chain.)

This is basically a general store.

It's got everything.

You should check out the kitchen. That's the key for you.

(This man has been thrust into the kitchen in this variety battle.)

(Owner Zo's duties: Cooking for the beer store)

(Extensive experience as a bachelor)

Are you checking it?

(Checking the stove first)

At least there are a lot of places to wash dishes.

(Relieved)

(The two sinks foreshadow a mercilessly busy future.)

(Focused)

(He's checking if it's easy to use the various seasonings.)

There's some stuff left.

(It doesn't look like he'll run away to Seoul.)

- Wow. - It's like a camping site.

(There's a backyard with a great view of the snowscape.)

So that's the storage room.

Right?

Tae Hyun, we're rich.

(They became rich all of a sudden.)

We're rich right now.

(Every shelf is full of work to do to keep them busy this winter.)

- They've got everything. - We've got plenty.

(Finally, the employee quarters)

It's amazing in here.

Let's go inside.

(Now they're off the clock.)

(This is a luxurious dwelling.)

Look at this.

(A unique aspect of a village store is that the owners are a door away.)

Here it is.

(It's relatively large and cozy.)

So the boiler works too.

It works.

It's a lot nicer than I thought it would be.

Who did they put the guitar here for?

You have to learn.

(It's for you to play when you have time.)

(In the end, they didn't play it even once.)

(Tangerines)

We did say we would do this,

- but I have no idea how. - No idea.

That's true.

- This is crazy. - The door was open.

Close the door.

We're not open today.

(The main producer)

- So sorry, we're not open today. - For today,

we're not open.

Is the puppy trying to come in?

I think he's just going back and forth.

Come on in.

This dog must be the store owner's.

Yes, he is.

Did the owner not tell you what his name is?

His name is Black Puppy.

- Black Puppy. - Black Puppy.

Hey, Black Puppy.

- He recognizes it. - Black Puppy.

His ears perk up when you call him Black Puppy.

It would be odd...

if we suddenly changed his name and called him something else.

(Woncheon Store's Security Chief, Personality: Jolly; Hobby: Walks)

Black Puppy! You're right, that really is his name.

Since you're here, have a tangerine at least.

We can at least do that much.

Do you know how much a tangerine is?

- What are you talking about? - Do you know how much it is?

- Of course not. - It's five for a dollar.

- Five for a dollar. - We're selling these?

Yes, these are for sale.

Five for a dollar.

If someone comes looking to buy, they're five for a dollar.

Since you've had 3 already, you should have 2 more.

- And pay a dollar? - And later,

we'll account for the ones you ate when we balance accounts.

I ate one earlier too.

Really? Then just have one more.

(5 tangerines for 1 dollar, so 4 plus 1 equals 5)

That's cold.

What do you think of the store?

- The store's really... - It's nice and pretty,

but it has a lot more products than we anticipated.

- Right? - Yes.

The previous owner left this morning...

and left you these.

(She left you the keys.)

These are the keys.

What are these the keys to?

The storage room,

the safe,

the vending machine.

Oh, so the vending machine...

belongs to the original owner here.

So it does belong to the owner.

- Right. - Someone's using it right now.

- Wow. - You're right.

So we have to keep that filled, right?

Of course.

- How do we do that? - How do we fill it?

Where are the supplies to fill it?

I know you feel out of place,

but the previous owner left you two a letter.

(It's mountains over mountains.)

Gosh, we're in trouble.

(A short operations manual left by the original store owner)

"Dear Mr. Cha Tae Hyun, Mr. Zo In Sung, hello."

"This is the longest I've ever left my store unattended,"

"so I'm still having trouble adjusting to this new reality."

"I'm grateful that you'll be managing my store while I'm gone."

"I've written down the day-to-day tasks of running the store."

- That's useful. - I know.

"When you wake up,"

"turn on the lights with a grateful heart."

"For those who come and go, we'll aim to light their way."

"Then, have breakfast."

"If you don't have breakfast,"

"you won't have energy and you'll drag your feet all day."

"That's why I always try to eat breakfast every day."

"I believe I must be in good spirits myself..."

"for my customers to feel comfortable in the store."

"There's an old proverb that says,"

"'Your first customer will be a sign of how the day will go.'"

"It's a legend..."

"about how a day's sales will go."

(Before the sun has risen, the first customer comes after a night shift.)

- Are you open? - Yes.

Hello.

Hello.

I had them yesterday.

(She discreetly adds homemade food for the hardworking customer.)

"If I can provide something a person needs, I feel good."

"If I have to say, 'I don't have it,'"

"then I feel sorry."

"Regardless of the good or the bad,"

"I live on,"

"believing that this is what I was destined to do."

- Hello. - Hi.

- Have you been well? - Yes.

You should have this one.

- No, no, I already had some. - Soft persimmons.

Don't buy it.

(This small place of comfort is always open.)

(Watching the neighbor's kids while she's at work in the afternoon)

"Occasionally, 1 or 2 people drop by for a drink."

(The store turns into a small bar for the village.)

"Customers buy snacks and eat them inside the store."

"If they buy canned foods,"

"I also make jjigae with them."

"It is a delight to feed people,"

"even though it is hard work."

(She also gives snacks to foreign workers away from home.)

Is anybody here?

(She receives the last customer when it's almost time for the last bus.)

I thought you weren't here.

(When she offers some coffee to a local young man like her son,)

Get some rest.

Yes.

(A day at the store ends, just like any other day.)

(She closes the door and cleans up the store.)

(It's a small store she'd never left except for her husband's funeral.)

(It's the precious space,)

(perhaps just as her life itself,)

(that she leaves to the two.)

"I've done this work for my life, so when I tried to put it down,"

"I may have missed out a few."

"Since you guys are young,"

"I'm sure you'll do better than me."

"I'm grateful that I can leave."

"Thanks to you, I can leave home and go on a trip."

"Thank you. Let us meet after 10 days, and..."

"please feed Black Puppy."

- Oh, his name is Black Puppy. - Yes.

- There's his feed? - Yes.

(The letter is not finished.)

"I've written down some other trivial stuff for your reference."

"Clean up the store right away."

"Frequently clean the vending machine."

Do we deliver too?

- Oh, we get liquor delivered. - We get delivery.

- We order it on Wednesday. - Oh, I see.

There is more than just selling.

On Tuesday, we order liquor.

- And on Wednesday, cigarettes. - Wednesday is cigarette.

This is not an easy task.

Tickets?

(Tickets?)

Do we sell tickets as well?

(The store sells tickets as well?)

What is this? 30 percent discount?

Right. Teenagers.

(Dizzy)

Who's going to tell us about that?

Are you asking us?

- We... We don't know anything. - We don't know how.

She wrote it down for you.

- How can we know from this? - How can we know from this?

She put down the bus company number.

That is... We should properly take the steering wheel.

What kind of variety show...

sells bus tickets?

You know...

(They ask the bus company for help.)

Hello?

Hello?

- Yes? - This is Woncheon Store...

- Yes. - Yes, starting today...

For the next 10 days...

We are...

We'll be taking on the store and working here.

- Hello? - Oh, I see.

- I'm Cha Tae Hyun. - I'm Zo In Sung.

Oh! Yes.

Yes. By any chance...

We've never seen this coupon ticket.

To be honest, we don't have a clue.

We can't even ask a question. We know nothing about it.

What time do you get off work?

- I get off work at 6pm. - At 6pm?

- If so... - Yes?

Do you have any other schedule...

- after work? - Gosh. This is really...

- Goodness. - It's really urgent.

- At 6pm... - Could I...

explain it to you on the phone?

Yes. Can you please explain it?

All we have right now is a bunch of coupon tickets.

- There are 8 tickets per 1 page. - Yes, right.

If the customer...

asks for a ticket to Chuncheon,

- Yes. - Yes.

run a line through Chuncheon and Woncheon-ri on the price list.

You will find the price at the intersection.

Oh, yes. I see.

Yes, then put down the price on both the upper and lower side.

Chuncheon is Chuncheon Station.

- Write it down on both sides. - Yes.

If you turn the page over,

the price will be inscribed on the back page.

Yes, it is.

(The price list is copied on the back page.)

(Yellow ones are kept in the store and sent to the bus company...)

(in order to get a commission.)

You can tear off the white tickets and give them to the customer.

Customers will turn in one of them when they board the bus.

Oh, then customers have two tickets...

- when they leave. - They leave.

- Yes, that's right. - I see.

We got it.

- Yes. - Yes.

We went through a tough part.

Are there many passengers here?

If we really can't understand,

I'll give them a ride to get there.

That is the only way.

If we really can't make it, I'll give them a ride.

(In Sung is cool.)

- For now, I get this a little. - I get it for now.

Okay, that's it.

Wow. This is not easy.

You told me earlier...

that you look around the topography of a village once you're there.

This village... I have to look around the village...

to see what it looks like.

(What's around here?)

(Explaining a trail.)

- If you walk across the village... - Yes.

How may I help you?

(A customer visited the store.)

I'm here to buy some new sugar.

We're not open today.

Goodness. I have to buy it today.

- What do you need? - New sugar.

New sugar.

I have to go to Hwacheon-eup otherwise. Black Puppy!

(Hello, Black Puppy.)

(The production crew is penetrated by his feisty breakthrough.)

What are you going to get?

- New sugar. - What is that?

- New sugar? - It's used when making kkakdugi.

(New Sugar: a sweetener used to sweeten food.)

(It is used in food such as corn, rice cake, or kkakdugi.)

- I need 5. - You need 5 of it?

(5 packs of new sugar)

We took on the store for 10 days.

So how much is it?

I don't know.

Should I put you down for five packs for now?

What can I call you, sir?

- Call me Mr. Wang Gol. - Wang Gol?

How much is one pack?

You are the one who sells. How come you ask me?

That's because we just came today.

Watch out!

(A snowplow suddenly shows up.)

Really?

Isn't it a snowplow?

Wait a second. They keep coming.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello, sir.

Sir, we're closed today.

- Do you need something? - I need a pack of cigarettes.

They said she'll be gone for 10 days?

- Yes, she's gone for 10 days. - Cigarettes...

Mr. Wang Gol bought new sugar a while ago.

- Then... - Why is he called Wang Gol?

There's Wang Gol Garden over there.

Wang Gol... Is that the name of a store?

Yes. It's a restaurant,

- Wang Gol Garden. - It's Wang Gol restaurant.

- Workers go there a lot. - I see.

Five packs of new sugar.

What can I get for you, sir?

- I need a pack of cigarettes. - Which one?

Cigarettes... That one...

- There aren't any. - Why not? Hold on.

It's right there on the top.

Goodness. It's 4.5 dollars.

4.5 dollars. Just a moment. Can I pay by credit card?

- We cannot use the card machine. - We cannot use the card machine.

- We don't know anything. - Can you use it, sir?

- Can you use it? - Then don't accept credit cards.

Just take cash. People don't usually use credit cards here.

Oh, really?

- You can pay later. We've checked. - Put my name down.

- Yes, sir. - I checked it.

(I'm worried about newbie owners.)

We're not used to this. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Alright, sir. I've checked. Please come again.

- Bye. - Yes.

Thank you, sir.

(I should get going.)

(Departing)

(Looking for the snowy place)

(This village seems like nothing to sneeze at.)

Can we... Can we do this?

(It's not a matter of a program, it's a matter of life or death.)

(Can you do it?)

Goodness. There are too many.

(There's no barcode, but there're customers.)

How much is it?

(One moment, please. I'm sorry.)

(I'm sorry.)

("I'm sorry" is run out of stock.)

(I really...)

(want to cry.)

(Human Search Engine)

(Butter Coconut, Margaret...)

(Kancho, Binch, Sable...)

(The previous owner remembered all the big data price list.)

(Please look for it with me.)

(The owner has a tough day being scolded until dark.)

(Anyway, let's think about it later.)

(It's snowing again,)

(and the young men head out to look around the village covered in snow.)

Please get in, Tae Hyun.

- Why would I ride a cultivator? - Please get in.

It is sponsored. How can I start this up?

The key... Where's the key slot?

(It's over here!)

- Tae Hyun, this might be the car. - Right.

- Isn't it a four-wheel-drive car? - Yes.

It's perfect for the snowy road.

Black Puppy really...

- thinks that place is his spot. - He has his own way.

Okay. What kind of place is this village?

(They go sightseeing while Black Puppy guards the store...)

Let's go sightseeing.

("Picnic" by Cha Tae Hyun)

(What are we going to find around the village?)

I haven't been on the country road for a long time.

(Looking around)

What is that?

(On their way, a scenery caught their eyes.)

Usually,

it is a ginseng field or something.

(A ginseng field under the shade is going through the winter.)

It is huge though.

It looks like a real village from here.

(Along the secluded road, the village reveals itself.)

The house must be really old.

Look at the firewood!

(Look at the firewood!)

Do they still use firewood nowadays?

Are they doing something?

(Yes, we use a lot of firewood!)

I'm worried that the water pipe might burst.

(They need to boil the water to defrost the frozen pipe.)

(The village is that cold.)

(But with the villagers' kindness,)

(the place is full of warmth.)

(And this is a cherry on top.)

(Pitter-patter)

(The village is full of cute heart stealers like this!)

(Brave)

(I'd like a cup of coffee.)

But there are more houses in the village as we drive.

Yes, I think there's quite a number of households.

- Now I get why the store's size... - Yes.

has to be that big.

There's only one store there.

I think we should try our best to prevent words getting around.

(Laughing)

If words get around that the food's good, we'll be swamped with work.

- Goodness. - Don't worry,

I don't think that'll ever happen.

(He's thinking too much.)

- For that to happen... - I mean...

Would you look at that!

What is that? Is that a river?

- I think so. - It's a river!

It's not visible because of the snow,

but it's a river!

(It's a river!)

(Near the very edge of the village,)

(the white river shows itself in front of them.)

(A fantastic scenery of...)

(snow-covered mountains and white clouds)

I didn't know it was a river because of the snow!

(This winter,)

(you can only see this wonderful view in Hwacheon.)

Why's the view so good?

I don't know if we can even enjoy the view during the 10 days.

My heart feels too busy...

to be admiring the view.

It feels too busy.

(But since they're out here anyway,)

(they park the car somewhere and get down.)

Amazing.

This is so beautiful.

Look at this!

(Having the snow scene to themselves...)

(is the first privilege that they get to enjoy by becoming villagers!)

We're the first to leave footprints on the snow.

(They step on the snow that nobody else stepped on.)

Gosh, this...

- Goodness. - The river's awesome.

It's marvelous.

(Midwinter's Hwacheon that only two of them can enjoy)

The snow fell at the right time.

In Sung.

A place like this...

Shouldn't you come with your girlfriend?

Why would you say that in the new year?

(Why would you say something sad like that in the new year?)

But the view is way too good...

for two of us to be here!

This year's not the year for me.

Look at this. This scenery...

Why is it being so tactless?

The view's so pretty.

But it's better than being alone.

(It's a waste of the view.)

It can't be helped. We still have to take photos.

(Photo time that can't be helped.)

(The view has done no wrong.)

Let me capture it wider.

(Make it wider for a good view!)

We now have a photo for a calendar.

- This is so pretty. - We have it.

- I can zoom in so much. - Yes.

Even after zooming in, it's so clear.

Pose naturally.

(It's suddenly turned into a teen movie.)

You look like you're shooting some clothing advertisement.

You look so cool.

(As expected from an actor, they had a promotional photoshoot.)

(It looks as if the view is approaching.)

What's the point?

What even is the point?

Man, look at that.

(He's losing his mind from the pressure of becoming an owner.)

My hands feel cold.

Let's go.

When we bring in customers later,

we can come to this place for sightseeing.

I hope the snow stays till then.

I know. I hope the snow won't melt till then.

(On the day they arrived, they found a place that they want to show off.)

It's really pretty.

Now we should go back to the store...

and prepare something.

(Let's go back to the store.)

We left for just a short while, and this place already feels like home.

Let's unpack.

(Since it's their house now, they decide to unpack first.)

- The rooms... - You should use the room inside.

- Should I? - Yes.

So that I can move around back and forth.

(In Sung, who's in charge of the kitchen, picks the living room!)

(He places the slippers for the kitchen cleverly.)

Seriously.

Are we really starting like this?

(He's lost his mind.)

I can only laugh.

That Black Puppy.

Are you going to come in or not?

What should I do with the Black Puppy?

What is the puppy thinking? If it's sitting there,

- Is it asking to open the door? - does it want to come in or what?

Should I open the door?

(There's no telling what the Black Puppy is thinking.)

Black Puppy, do you want to come in?

(In Sung opens the door.)

Choose one.

- What are you going to do? - Come have a meal.

- Black Puppy! What do you want? - Black Puppy, come have a meal.

(Not interested)

Then it will...

give us some kind of a signal.

But you don't want to come in now, right?

- Okay. - It doesn't want to right now.

Go do your thing.

(Sheepish)

Okay.

Then here,

- here and here. - It's giving us a signal.

My goodness.

- I see. - So you wanted to come in.

- That's right. - I can't believe this.

- Come in, it's fine. - Leave the door open.

- Okay. - It was a bit cold outside, right?

Yes.

Where do you live?

Come here,

get yourself checked for COVID.

Come here.

- So that's your room. - That's the place?

Okay, got it.

(Black Puppy also has made its way back home,)

(and the night deepens.)

Hwacheon rice crackers.

He's here.

- I'll buy this later. - Hello.

Hwacheon rice crackers.

He's here.

- I'll buy this later. - Hello.

- Hello! - Hello!

His name is Jang Il Suk.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

Your hands are freezing, you must be cold.

- He's my friend. - I see.

- I've heard a lot about you. - I see.

We need your help.

(He knows Goseong's offshore inside and out.)

(He's a veteran fisher with 10 years of experience.)

(Jang Il Suk is In Sung's friend,)

(and he is in charge of supplies for the store.)

After making few attempts at cooking,

I realized the situation's quite bad.

I'm not exactly an amateur, but not quite good either.

I'm somewhere in the middle.

So keeping my current level in mind,

I'm thinking of pollack roe egg roll.

We can get pollack roe here.

- And dried pollack. That, too. - Dried pollack.

And ramyeon sells quite well.

- Is it octopus season now? - It is.

If there're octopuses, ma'am can bring them to the store,

and we'll cut them up and keep them in the freezer.

Actually, for ramyeon,

- crab is better than octopus. - Is crab better?

No matter what kind of food you add a crab into,

it adds a nice and strong flavor to the food,

so it tastes good.

And you can add a few clams, they are quite cheap.

You can add 3 to 4 clams to complete the taste.

That completes the taste of ramyeon.

Can we get crabs from here?

All the shops outside catch crabs.

It's crab season now too.

It's snow crab season.

This is better for a bar snack.

- That's right. - I see.

It's a lot chewier.

(Eating)

Try this, it's good.

This does really taste good.

- It's really good. - For real!

This is the first one I dried this year.

We need to inform the public health center about this.

It's so addictive that it should be categorized as a drug!

(Giggling)

This is so good.

(He was quite thoroughly prepared in his own way!)

- That's kimchi, right? what's that? - There's more kimchi.

This is snow crab.

(3 boxes of snow crabs and 1 box of clams)

(There's a lot more than that.)

(He placed the order himself, but he's worried that it's too much.)

(Anchovies and seaweed)

(Dried pollack, et cetera)

I don't think the fridge is big enough.

(They head straight to the backyard first.)

(The store's backyard which has good air flow...)

(is a perfect place to dry fish.)

I'll hang them all up.

(Dried pollack farm)

(It's starting to look like a beer store.)

- It's starting to look familiar. - Yes.

(Grilled dried pollack is ready.)

- Is that all? - Yes.

- Then I'll open this box. - Sure.

We can do this because you're here.

(He agrees.)

This doesn't make sense. My goodness, what's this?

(Shocked)

- It's alive! - It's alive.

- They're all caught today. - We need to cut them all.

It surprised me!

But they...

(The snow crabs' condition is...)

don't have legs.

That could be because...

their legs were caught in the net,

or because it's cold, as they come up,

- their legs freeze and fall off. - I see.

- But it doesn't affect the taste. - Of course.

Crabs like these should be cheaper, right?

They're very cheap. It's almost...

- half the market price. - I see.

That's great for us.

(They can add the crab flavor at a cheaper price.)

How do I prepare this?

- For this, - Remove this?

- you can do it like this. - I see.

(How to prepare snow crab)

(Remove naval, carapace, and gill in that order,)

(and cut them into a right size to put into ramyeon.)

(Crack)

(Fresh snow crab in season is full of meat.)

(How will ramyeon taste like with crab like this added?)

Tae Hyun is good at this.

When...

there's ganjanggejang,

it's my job to cut it like this.

- Is that so? - When my wife makes...

soy sauce marinated crab,

it's my job to cut it open for the kids.

I haven't eaten much from the crab carapace.

(What a pity.)

Before we had kids, my wife ate it,

and after our kids are born, they eat it.

(I really don't know why.)

(Dad, cheer up, we're here for you)

After you get married,

you shouldn't simply mix rice in the carapace and eat it.

I guess that's why I'm still single.

(Even after talking so long...)

(about meaningless stuff, they still cannot see the bottom of the box.)

(Is this Woncheon Store,)

(or Woncheon fish market?)

(They spent one hour just preparing snow crabs.)

(Creak)

(Crab meat factory uncle's back is starting to hurt.)

I knew the first day would be the worst.

I think we do need a part-timer.

We're only pulling this off now because Il Suk's here.

But for today...

(If they wanted a part-timer, maybe they should've called one today.)

- After this. - Yes.

But we'll be...

able to sell all this, right?

(We'll be able to sell them all, right?)

For this,

how many servings did you have in mind?

100 servings?

100 servings?

(Shall we taste and see if it's worth selling 100 servings?)

The rest is just...

(He boils the water for ramyeon.)

(For 2 servings, add 8 clams...)

(and 4 snow crab legs.)

(Let it taste like the ocean.)

In Sung, so our show...

doesn't have any laughing point, right?

For now, no.

For now, you say.

I have a bit of compulsion with it.

- Is this really okay? - For now,

there's nothing we can do to make things funny.

People should laugh while watching a variety show,

but what can they laugh about?

(Just look at his face.)

(While the snow crab broth is boiling,)

(Cutting)

(Neat)

(He cleans the cutting board immediately.)

(When the water boils,)

(he adds the soup powder,)

(and the noodles,)

(and some handsomeness too.)

(He basically adds a lot of stuff.)

(Become delicious!)

It smells good.

(Finally, he adds the spring onion.)

(Prototype of snow crab ramyeon)

(Chef Zo's ambitious dish that captures the East Sea in a pot)

(Tasting)

This is the first meal we're having...

in seven hours since we came here.

Please try.

(Slurp)

It's good!

It's good!

(Delighted)

The noodles' really good.

Ramyeon already has this included.

(Well-cooked snow crab ramyeon...)

(goes perfectly well with kimchi.)

I mean,

snow crab's taste is one thing,

but the ramyeon's soup itself...

really hits the spot.

It has savoriness.

Let's try the crab.

(Once they've finished the noodles)

(Crunch)

It's worth eating if there's this much meat.

There's something like this.

This is amazing.

My gosh.

(A big leg meat)

(Setting the price)

Where are the snow crabs from?

Goseong.

(Menu: Snow Crab Ramyeon from Goseong, Gangwon Province)

Goseong, yes.

- How much? 3.5 dollars? - 3.5 dollars?

(That's cheap.)

- The price stands out. - Yes, this is how you do it.

(3.50 dollars)

- Dried pollack. - Dried pollack.

(Second menu is grilled dried pollack.)

3 dollars per pollack.

- 5 dollars? - The original cost is 3 dollars.

- It costs 3 dollars per pollack? - Yes.

Then how much should we charge?

What about 5 dollars?

- 4 dollars? - It's so expensive.

Dried pollack is the most expensive.

It must be really good quality pollack. It's from Russia, right?

- Yes. - Then 4.5 dollars?

(Why are we negotiating with each other?)

- Then make it... - 4 dollars.

- 4 dollars? - 4 dollars.

Okay.

You should at least charge for labor cost.

You're right.

Pollack roe egg roll.

I think there will be more than 10 pieces at least.

(Bar Snacks: Pollack Roe Egg Roll, 2.5 dollars)

It needs to be clearly visible.

(Tall)

- That's good. - Yes, there.

Do you have anything to place below for that?

This one.

(Proud of himself)

Done!

- Thank you! - No problem!

I hope everything will be sold out tomorrow.

- Goodbye, see you next time. - Sure.

(The tired day ends when it hasn't even started.)

- Then... - Yes.

who shall we call?

(They're calling someone?)

- Hello? - Bo Young, congratulations!

- On what? - You are...

selected as the first part-timer!

(Laughing)

- And... - What should I prepare?

Your hopes and dreams?

- Hopes and dreams? - Yes.

(She's here with her hopes and dreams!)

You surprised me.

(What they need on top of them...)

(are memorizing all types of snacks,)

(excellent calculation skill,)

(stamina,)

(and quick-mindedness.)

(We have a good part-timer!)

(Bo Young!)

Won't you stay a bit longer?

(Laughing)

(She even has kindness and smiles ready!)

(I thought you only needed my hopes and dreams.)

(They've successfully hired the best part-timer, Park Bo Young!)

(They're calling the next person to hire.)

(Never-ending ringing tone)

(They feel nervous.)

I think the words have spread that it is taxing.

(Gives up)

It seems the words have spread.

No one is picking up.

(Somebody please pick up...)

Who else?

(Then, someone finally did pick up.)

- Hello? - Ju Hyuk.

- Yes, In Sung. - You have some time to spare?

Of course, don't worry.

Okay.

(Do not worry.)

(Ju Hyuk with his passionate eyes...)

(is good at fishing,)

(checking out items,)

(cleaning,)

(and washing the dishes.)

(What Joo Hyuk is best at, however,)

(is turning on a playlist that the CEOs enjoy.)

(A good-looking employee...)

(stands next to a good-looking CEO.)

(They succeeded in casting Nam Joo Hyuk as a part-timer.)

(Now that the hiring process has been completed...)

- You're not cold, are you? - No, not at all.

- Good night. - You too.

(It's time for the owners to sleep.)

(Black Puppy has fallen asleep.)

(Owner Cha has as well.)

(Owner Zo tries to do the same.)

(The first night...)

(passes like that.)

(A peaceful morning at Woncheon-ri...)

(where the animals wake up first)

(Day 1)

(Owner Cha is still in his sleep,)

(but what about Owner Zo?)

(It is still dawn before sunrise.)

(His appearance alone illuminates the store.)

(He enters the kitchen.)

(First, some stretching.)

(Should I make the rice first?)

(He carries the rice cooker to the rice pot.)

(One cup...)

(Two cups...)

(Three cups,)

(four cups,)

(five cups)

(How much rice is he making?)

(He settles at six cups.)

(Washing)

(After checking the water,)

(he starts his first batch of rice.)

So smart.

(A talking rice cooker)

Ms. Smart.

I am starting to cook rice.

Go ahead.

(He is good at talking to objects.)

(Heartthrob)

(Then, he fills up the kettle.)

Why?

(Unexpected eye contact)

(Heartthrob)

(This man is about to break the rice cooker and the camera.)

(He takes some time to relax.)

Okay, I got you. I got you.

Black Puppy, eat some food.

(I don't feel like it.)

Let's check our temperature since we were outside.

(He's sweet to Black Puppy too.)

You'll certainly pass.

(Thanks.)

(Should I make breakfast now?)

(He pours water from the kettle so that it can boil faster,)

(and puts a few anchovies in the strainer.)

(He throws in the anchovies first,)

(followed by a pollock head...)

(and two pieces of kelp.)

(Thus breakfast prepping has begun.)

(What is he making?)

(He seems to be good at this.)

I have finished cooking steamy, delicious rice.

- Are you sure? - Please stir it well.

Are you sure?

(It's time to check on the rice.)

(He opens cautiously.)

(The rice has filled up the cooker.)

It doesn't look that good.

(Has a bite)

(Well...)

It's a bit undercooked.

It was too much rice.

(Is the soup okay?)

(He fishes out the kelp first...)

(and tries the broth.)

How is it so good?

What should I do? It's so good.

(He'll put in an egg too.)

(He beats the egg.)

(There's a white dog now?)

(What?)

(Let's continue cooking first.)

(He puts scallions on top...)

(and tops it up with some black pepper...)

(and chili powder.)

(As the egg drop soup is about to be done...)

Did you sleep well?

- Did you? - Yes.

You kept coughing, Tae Hyun. Maybe because it's dry?

I tend to have dry coughs. What?

I mean...

it felt weird having him as our very first customer.

That's why I didn't open the door.

What is he?

(Fine.)

(No customers yet.)

No one has come yet, right?

- The coupon... - No, not yet.

I think someone's here.

(Pause)

(Someone comes in as soon as they finish talking.)

(They are too nervous to even say hello.)

(Regardless, this is our first customer.)

(Sneaking)

(He follows the customer...)

(and comes back awkwardly.)

(Scratches his nose)

(Takes a step back)

How much is it?

This? One moment, please.

One moment.

Ramyeon...

- We are... - Here it is.

No, not this. This is cup noodles.

(We also want to know how much it is.)

- One second. - One moment, please. Sorry.

Sorry. It's our first time. It won't happen again.

(They're not being punished.)

Noodles! Plain noodles...

These are glass noodles.

What? Where's ramyeon?

Here it is. Bowl noodles.

Black Shin. Black. Is this black?

- No. - No.

- Just the regular one. - That would be 1.2 dollars.

(It took them a minute to ring up the price.)

Here's your change.

Thank you.

- You don't need a bag? - No, thank you.

- Okay. Thank you. - Thank you.

(Just like that, they completed their first sale.)

- That... - That took me by surprise.

(Ep. 02: Two Idiots)

- Wait a minute. - I was surprised.

(A customer they have forgotten about for a moment)

(Longing)

Hello. Who are you?

Who are you?

(Now they can let this customer in.)

You can go out if you want to.

My goodness. Are you two together?

What are you two?

("They're together. They're a pair." According to the townspeople)

Are you a boy? Is Black Puppy a girl?

(Stares)

I'm not sure.

(In case you were wondering...)

This sign says we're closed...

(As Black Puppy comes inside,)

(the other one follows.)

(They start eating.)

Are you eating? Ok, eat.

I'll close this.

(Black Puppy shares her food.)

(Unexpectedly, the first customer to eat)

What a curious child.

(He finished eating.)

Are you going out?

You finished it all?

Then Black Puppy has nothing to eat.

White Puppy ate all the food.

White Puppy,

how can you eat all of Black Puppy's food?

What am I supposed to do?

(Now Black Puppy welcomes her food.)

(They're a cute Black-White couple.)

Black Puppy, this is for you.

This is for you.

("Please feed Black Puppy.")

(From the letter from the owner)

(Now that Black Puppy has been fed...)

Should we eat? Do you think we should eat?

I'm not sure when's the best time to eat.

- Right? When to eat. - Yes.

Now is when...

- Right. - we're the freest.

Let's just eat now.

- Even if it's just a bit. - Sure.

(They decide to eat when they don't have much going on.)

(Previous Owner's Rule 1: Do not skip meals.)

(They prepare their first meal.)

(Lonely)

(He checks the breakfast menu.)

It's a lot for two people.

It's for lunch as well.

The rice is a bit hard.

I got greedy.

Because we have to sell it.

This...

- this is for selling? - Yes, so...

we may have to do it again.

(Bowl of rice: 1 dollar)

The rice is for selling?

(Looks nervously)

Should I try to save it?

Is it salvageable?

(Nods)

- Let's give it for free today. - Okay.

(Bowl of rice: 1 dollar)

(Free for today)

For the side dishes...

(Let's set up the table.)

(The side dishes today include...)

(three homemade ones from Tae Hyun.)

They'll be gone after a few times.

Aren't you glad we have any side dishes to begin with, though?

- Right? - Yes.

(Egg drop soup made by In Sung)

Okay.

(A humble but balanced first meal)

Okay. Enjoy.

Let's eat.

Our first meal.

(The first meal is being held among slightly uncomfortable gazes.)

You have yours.

- It's good. - I'm glad.

You're good at this.

(Glad)

- The pollock from yesterday... - We should add this to the menu.

I used the pollock head and some anchovies.

- That's what you used? - Yes.

They made great broth.

(Compliment makes In Sung share his recipe.)

Yesterday, I was thinking...

what can I make? What?

(Then he appeals he spent the whole night coming up with this menu.)

If you just put noodles in here,

that's Janchi-guksu.

(He also shares advanced recipes.)

(Crosses legs out of happiness)

(What a peaceful first meal.)

(However, owning a business comes with a catch.)

Is that a customer?

What?

Is it?

Yes.

Hello.

Hello.

We are in charge of this place since day 10...

I mean for 10 days.

- From today. - This place is severely cold.

- I'm sorry? I see. - It's so cold around here.

I think there's some event going on.

You're right.

What kind of event?

- Is this it? - I'm not sure.

It's soy milk.

(Whispering)

It's so cold today.

(Relays product name to Owner Cha)

(Soy milk and two others)

- 3 bottles of soy milk. - 3 bottles of soy milk.

- One over here. - One more, yes.

- Sorry, we're a bit slow. - We...

We have no experience, so we can be a bit slow.

1.2 dollars times 3.

3.6 dollars.

Then, this coffee.

Where is it? It's 70 cents.

(Card...)

(maybe not yet.)

Plus... 1.4 dollars?

(Almost there...)

How do you delete this?

Goodness. It's 3.6 dollars.

- Soy milk and... - Where's the owner?

- She went on a short vacation. - I see.

We're in charge for 10 days.

- Only 10? - Yes, just 10 days.

(It's only for 10 days, right?)

- Okay. - Here.

So she's on a vacation.

- Input, right? - Yes.

Input.

(2 idiots together make 1 functional person.)

- Press zero. Zero. - Zero.

- Thanks. - Of course.

- Keep one for ourselves? - Yes.

- The card too. - Okay.

Here's your card.

- The plastic bag... - Are you okay?

Can you just put these ones in?

(Plastic bag)

Are you filming Woncheon-ri?

- Us selling for the next 10 days. - Us selling here.

Why? Sell what?

The store.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

(It seems like we should rent out the place.)

Tae Hyun, it wasn't bad.

We did one.

It's the second one.

The plastic bags were here.

This...

- Always in the last place you look. - Goodness.

He can't see anything right now.

- I mean... - Out of nowhere...

When I was trying to calculate...

There's this pressure to do it fast.

I got 10,000 dollars out of nowhere.

(A little while ago)

Plus...

How do you delete this?

Gosh. 3.6 dollars plus...

- Three bottles of soy milk... - He brought...

- soy milk. - And two cans of coffee.

I was shocked when I got 10,000 dollars.

(Big Idiot just laughs.)

(Let's go back to eating.)

It scared me.

(Glances)

(Glances too)

(Now they can't help glancing.)

(An uncomfortable meal)

- So... - Is that a customer?

(When you try to eat, a customer always shows up.)

- Hello. - Hello.

You're actually here.

I'm here to buy ramyeon.

- Ramyeon? - Ramyeon.

(Ramyeon is received.)

(Owner Zo, not Idiot Zo, peeks again.)

Spicy Shrimp Bowl Noodle, please.

- What? - Two Spicy Shrimp Bowl noodles.

Spicy Shrimp Bowl Noodle and Kimchi Bowl Noodle.

(He has bad eyesight.)

- Any bowl noodle is 1.2 dollars. - So 2.4 dollars.

(2 bowl noodles: Total of 2.4 dollars)

Thank you.

Sorry, you were eating.

- No worries at all. - It's okay.

- Take care. - Bye.

(The third customer leaves.)

(They try to sit back down.)

Round three.

This... The breaks are fun.

The breaks are fun.

Is there another one? Never mind.

(He puts the rest of the rice in.)

(Gets up)

I'll start eating standing up.

(Sits while looking nervously)

(Stands while looking nervously)

(- He drinks it. - He turns towards the door.)

(This is how business owners eat.)

(Somehow they finished eating.)

Wait...

That's a customer.

(Thankfully, it's after they have finished eating this time.)

- Hello. - Hello.

- What can I get you? - A ticket to Hwacheon...

(A ticket to Hwacheon...)

Hwacheon? Wait a minute.

(It's finally here.)

Hwacheon? Hwacheon.

(Difficulty Level 5: Selling a bus ticket)

(Let's review the ticketing system.)

(You first write down the departure and arrival stations,)

(then write down the price according to the arrival station.)

(Pricing)

(Note: It's difficult.)

(Note: The pricing is different for teenagers.)

Wait a minute.

(First, panic.)

Hwacheon? Hwacheon.

(Owner Zo also shows up upon hearing about bus tickets.)

Where? Where are you going?

- Hwacheon. - Hwacheon. Wait a minute.

- Hwacheon. - I'm sorry, but how old are you?

I'm 20. An adult.

- You're an adult? - Where is it?

(There's no teenager discount.)

- I apologize. - Where's Hwacheon Station?

Where's Hwacheon Station?

- Wait. - It's Hwacheon Station.

It's 1.5 dollars.

- Is it 1.5 dollars? - How did you know?

Because you've bought the tickets a lot.

Write 1.5 dollars and Hwacheon here.

Thank you.

- Hwacheon, 1.5 dollars. - 1.5 dollars.

I have to write "Woncheon" too, right?

The granny owner only writes the price.

- I don't write down dates? - It's 1.5 dollars.

- No dates. - And I give you the ticket, right?

Yes.

- By the way, where are you going? - To work.

- Going to work? - Yes.

- This is correct, right? - Yes.

- Okay. 50 cents. - Give him 50 cents back.

Are you going to miss the bus because of us?

No.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Bye. - Bye.

(He's not late.)

(He just needs to run a little.)

(A moment after he reaches the bus stop,)

(the bus arrives.)

(Fortunately, he goes to work all right.)

They all know about the things around here.

He looked so young,

so I thought he was a student.

(They go back to cleaning up.)

(Rubbing)

Goodness.

But it's been peaceful.

- So far, right? - Yes.

(It's peaceful, but he can't stop peeking.)

- Here you are. - Yes. Give them to me.

(He's in charge of washing the morning dishes.)

(Current time: 8:45am)

I think it's free around this time, but when it's lunchtime...

- It'll get busy, right? - Yes. I think it'll get busy.

- When you're free... - Then...

I should go and shop for groceries.

(They decide to shop for groceries before lunchtime begins.)

If we are going to a market,

we have to know what to get.

- I wrote them down. - You did?

Yes. Do you want me to go and get them?

You know better about what to buy.

- Right. Well... - What we need.

Bean sprouts and eggs.

I'm nervous about being here alone.

Seaweed, tofu,

potatoes, chicken,

beef, zucchini, radish, and Korean soy sauce.

- I'll be back. - All right. Safe trip.

Okay.

(She's already out.)

(I'll be back too.)

(In Sung leaves, leaving Tae Hyun all on his own.)

(He leaves the store in the mountains,)

(but the beautiful scenery continues to unfold.)

The wet fog looks amazing.

(After following the wet fog for a while,)

(a small city...)

(slowly reveals itself.)

(Is this the market?)

(He visits the town's market for the first time.)

(He checks the grocery list before shopping.)

(Bean sprouts, eggs, seaweed, tofu, potatoes, chicken, beef...)

(He is the one who checks the grocery list.)

"Potatoes".

Right. Mini honey hotteok.

Radish.

Where's a trash can? Is there a trash can?

(The mart is bigger than he thought.)

(After going in circles, he executes a different method.)

Ma'am, where are food waste bags?

- On the left. - Left?

Ma'am, do you know mini honey hotteok?

- Mini honey hotteok? - Yes.

Ma'am, where are the eggs?

Sir, I have a question.

They're here to film you because you're so famous.

- You have to pay for it here. - Here?

Ma'am, do you sell halves of these radishes?

We don't sell halves.

No halves.

- I have to buy it as a whole? - Yes.

(Thinking)

(I'm a store owner.)

This is too big. Right.

(There is no such thing as deficits in my store.)

Which one is cheaper?

We can't afford to buy expensive stuff.

We have to sell all of these...

to earn 100 dollars.

Two trays of eggs.

- It's 54.11 dollars. - Okay.

(The first grocery shopping costs 54.11 dollars.)

(Meanwhile, Tae Hyun...)

(is exploring the store.)

This bun steamer.

Later, I have to figure out how to use it.

(How to use a bun steamer.)

"How to use a bun steamer."

(He searches YouTube right away.)

(A strange tension between the two.)

(I'm Owner Cha.)

(I will operate...)

(the bun steamer.)

(Following the lessons on YouTube,)

(he checks the lid on top first.)

(Next,)

(he checks the inside of the steamer thoroughly.)

(He even checks the cords at the back.)

(And the result is...)

(He can't figure it out.)

I have to study it more.

(He decides to study about the steamer even more.)

(A customer approaches.)

(Is she here for the coffee vending machine?)

(Fumbling)

(At the moment, Tae Hyun is...)

(How to use a bun steamer.)

(The two hands are busy for a different purpose.)

(They're not here.)

(What on earth is she looking for?)

- Hello. - Hi.

On the vending machine,

- Yes? - there are no coins.

- Pardon? - On top of the vending machine.

Coins are supposed to be up there?

- Yes. - Is that so?

(An unexpected way of operating the vending machine)

People use the coins up there?

If you put dimes up there...

- People use them. - Yes.

People use the coins...

that we put up there.

I didn't know that.

So the coins go up here.

Like this.

I'll make sure people see them.

(A correct spot to put the coins for the vending machine.)

And people put the changes up here?

- Yes. - I see.

(When they arrived at the store yesterday,)

(a coin was on the machine.)

Thank you.

(He learned about the previous owner's business philosophy.)

It's harder than you thought, isn't it?

It's no joke.

- She goes to a Catholic church. - Right.

During the time she's out to go to the church,

people need stuff in here,

so I decided to help her.

While she's out for church, I took care of the store.

I see.

(The customer actually knows about the store so well.)

We had our first customer.

He bought 2 cans of coffee and 3 bottles of soy milk.

I added up the cost and got 1000 dollars and more.

You entered the wrong numbers.

I made the same mistake.

- That was scary. - Right.

(Peeping)

If you have more questions,

- let me know. - More questions?

(More?)

Great. I should ask while you're here.

(This is the chance.)

(Peekaboo)

I don't know how to operate the bun steamer.

I want to steam buns.

- You can put it here. Yes. - Should I put it here?

(1. How to add water? Through the holes on the bottom)

How much water should I put in?

Take a look over here... Up to 80 percent?

- And turn it on. - Turn in on.

- Start the rotation. - Start the rotation.

Can I place the buns now?

You can place them by their kind.

The smell rises up.

So put the vegetable buns and pizza buns on top.

The ones on top will absorb the smell from the bottom.

(Vegetable buns, pizza buns, and red bean buns)

Because they will absorb the smell.

You have been a great help.

I was searching the web the whole time.

- Let me take a seat. - Of course.

(A new customer arrives.)

- Hello, ma'am. - Hi.

She's here to buy a bus ticket.

To where?

- Hwacheon. - Hwacheon?

A ticket to Hwacheon was 1.5 dollars, yes.

Hwacheon, 1.5 dollars.

You have to fill out the bottom one too!

(You have to fill out the bottom ticket too!)

- I wrote it. - That's not it.

You're right.

(He didn't fill out the bottom part.)

- Here. - You're right.

(1. When writing a bus ticket, fill out both sides.)

If it weren't for you, I'd have made a mistake again.

- Bye. - Okay.

- When you fill it out, - Yes.

and if it's 1.5 dollars.

you just have to write down the price without a destination.

For other prices, I have to write down destinations.

For Chuncheon Station and Chuncheon Terminal,

you just have to write down "Ter".

I got it.

(He clears the ticketing mission.)

(She turns around.)

- Also. - What else is there?

The elders and students...

always pass this place by at least once.

- I see. - It's like a get-together spot.

- Is that so? - Yes.

(Let's watch how the store originally looks like.)

It's a three-way intersection over there.

- Yes. - Every road passes here.

Many people walk by then.

(It's Woncheon-ri's only place with a coffee machine.)

(Anyone at any time...)

(can have a relaxing moment here.)

- That's how it is to get old. - Right.

(Without a doubt...)

Thank you.

(it's a get-together spot of Woncheon-ri.)

It's a get-together spot.

That's what this place is.

(After the learning session,)

(he takes the call.)

Yes, this is Woncheon Store.

- Hello, this is Hwacheon Liquors. - Yes.

Pardon? Where?

This is Hwacheon Liquors.

- Hwacheon... - Liquors, selling alcohol.

Right. Hwacheon Liquors.

Yes. I called because it's the day you place an order.

(Sighing)

The owner is on a 10-day holiday.

Yes.

How do I place an order?

To make an order, you check your stock...

and order the amount you need.

How about ordering...

the amount the previous owner used to order?

Because I'm not sure about it.

I see.

Then, I will bring the amount close to the previous orders.

- Yes. - If you need more, please call us.

I got it.

- You're coming tomorrow, right? - Yes.

If it's all right with you,

will you teach us how to order? Because we don't really know.

When you're here, I'll ask you some questions.

- Sure. - Thank you.

- See you tomorrow. - Okay.

(This means he has to read something again.)

The letter from the owner... Wait, it's here.

I should save it.

"Ordering by phone."

(Suddenly, he examines the letter.)

"Vegetables and fruits. Self-order at night."

(The order schedule is written in the letter.)

"Check the stock of soy milk."

(And more challenges to come)

What is this? "Bags, 50 dollars"?

(It's not easy being an owner.)

"3 50-dollar ones and 10 10-dollar ones."

"5 1-dollar ones." What are these?

(At that moment, another customer approaches.)

(He enters after casually stamping snow off the shoes.)

Hello. Welcome.

Sir, from today for 10 days,

- the owner is on holiday. - Okay.

- So for 10 days, - The owner here.

we will be running the store.

- That's what I heard. - Yes.

(After a cool response...)

Sir, even though we're a bit slow,

I ask for your kind understanding because we're new.

Traditional snacks.

- I have to do that first. - Sure.

(Placing)

(The self-measured temperature is 36.5 degrees.)

Sir, I should have measured it for you. Is it okay?

Goodness. Thank you. You're writing it down.

(He checks the time all on his own.)

Are you writing down the time too?

(He's doing everything all by himself.)

It's approximately 9:40am.

(The owner has nothing to do for some reason.)

The weather is...

- Yes. - It's freezing.

Yes, it's cold. Watch out for the slippery spots.

- Please come again. - Okay.

(When he cooly leaves the store,)

(the next customer arrives right away.)

Hello. Welcome.

The previous owner is on a 10-day holiday.

- This place's owner? - Yes, so for 10 days...

- You're running the store? - Yes. I am.

- Give me a carton of cigarettes. - A carton?

- This one. - One carton?

Yes, a carton.

(Shaking hard)

A carton? Please wait.

I don't know if we carry a carton.

A carton equals 10 packs.

Right. Should I give you 10 packs then?

The cigarettes. I found it.

I found the cartons. Please wait.

- What brand is this? - Where's her son then?

Okay. It's E-1 cigarette.

(While Tae Hyun is busy with a carton of cigarettes,)

Where are E-1 cigarettes?

(here comes another customer.)

E-1.

- Here. E-1. - Hello.

- Hold on, the cigarettes are... - Combine them.

(Customer 1)

(The cigarette carton quest is cleared.)

For the changes, give me another pack.

Give me another pack and a 50-cent change.

(Customer 1)

(A sudden, additional quest is proposed.)

(The problem is he doesn't get it.)

- Hand me another packet? - Yes.

- You want another packet? - Yes.

- You want another packet? - Yes.

(First, he delivers what he understood.)

E-1.

(Customer 2 is choosing what to buy.)

(Customer 2 is choosing a lot to buy.)

(In the process to solve Customer 1's additional quest.)

(The problem is he can't find anything.)

E-1.

Take this pack with you.

You won't ever find it unless you're a smoker.

(He goes into action himself.)

- This one. - Here it is.

This one.

- Is that everything? - Yes.

- This is 4 dollars and 50 cents. - 4 dollars and 50 cents.

Right. That means a carton is...

- 45 dollars. - 45 dollars, right?

Instead of handing me 5 dollars, I took a packet and 50 cents.

So you're good.

(An epiphany)

You're right.

- Then... - A seller should know that.

Exactly. It's because it's our first day here.

Goodness. I'm all over the place.

How are you going to do this for 10 days?

Exactly. It's only our first day.

Ma'am, is this what you're getting? What are these?

Six cans of coffee, right?

You don't know how much they are?

Goodness. Please wait.

(While Tae Hyun is in the middle of chaos,)

(a truck pulls over in front of the store.)

- 4316. - Hello.

Hello. Please wait.

This one. This one is... Wait.

This is crazy.

Please wait. A sweet americano.

Wait. What is this?

(Laughing)

Please wait. What are these?

(Customer 1 has been watching the situation.)

Chocolate milk.

(He quietly stands up and approaches the counter.)

I heard celebrities are here, but I see no one.

It's me.

- You are Cha Tae Hyun. - Yes.

I couldn't see your face with the mask on.

It's because of this.

Why do you look so young?

Ma'am, please hold on.

I am going to take some time. What are these?

What is this? Coffee... What?

(Customer 1 wraps it up himself.)

(Customer 3 checks himself.)

Chocolate milk.

Protein bars.

(Because the owner is swamped...)

I forgot this. It's 1.2 dollars.

(the customers get things done all by themselves.)

3.6 dollars. Is it a different one?

They are the same.

Yes, they are the same. Sorry.

It's 12.2 dollars.

(The calculation is over.)

It's 12.2 dollars. Yes.

I'm so sorry.

If you're going to be this slow, you won't make money today.

- Wait, were there two? - He'll get better.

- Goodness. - Hello, sir.

Hello.

(The seemingly-over problem begins again.)

I'm here to deliver makgeolli.

Pardon. What about makgeolli?

- You're delivering them? - Yes.

Let me know if you need more because I'll come back tomorrow.

- I think... - Yes.

10 bottles of makgeolli will be enough.

Will 10 bottles be enough?

- Yes, 10. - Then...

She pays for everything at the end of the month.

- Usually. - Then I should write it down.

- Just make a note. - It's you.

I didn't recognize you.

Because of the mask,

I couldn't tell who you are.

- I'll put them in. - Okay.

- Did you order maggots? - Pardon?

- Do you have maggots? - Maggots?

Yes. The baits for smelts.

Maggot? Please wait.

I told her to order some.

Maggots.

(They sell maggots here?)

- Didn't she order it? - "Maggots in the fridge."

Three dollars. "Maggots in the fridge"?

- You don't have them, do you? - I don't know.

I'm going fishing, but I don't have maggots.

Where would she put the maggots? Are those it?

What are those?

- Are these it? - Yes!

This is not... Are they maggots?

- They are. - They are maggots?

That's right.

(Maggots: Used to fish smelts)

It said it is three dollars. Do you pay for it?

I wanted to open it. Yes, it's three dollars.

Yes, three dollars.

Excuse me, sir. Here are 10 bottles.

Okay, 10 bottles.

(So?)

Hold on. I feel like a storm has stricken me.

Hold on.

(Wait a second.)

The old lady...

And makgeolli shop's owner put 10 bottles.

I'll receive the money later.

How much? This was three dollars.

(His mind goes white.)

Will you be selling food in the evening too?

We'll have snow crab ramyeon in the evening.

- Snow crab ramyeon? - Yes.

You have beer snacks too.

- Yes, we have dried pollack... - Who's managing that?

We are. Will I be okay?

(Will I be okay?)

- You're in trouble. - I know.

- You're going to be running that? - I don't feel on top of things.

I'll be there to support you.

Thank you.

I'll have to come for a bite too.

Thank you so much. I'm in your hands.

Don't worry about it.

- Goodbye. - I'm the one who's in your hands.

- We'll be back. - Yes, see you later.

(And so, the typhoon passes by.)

(Signs of the typhoon's damage)

(In Sung returns to the store.)

(He collects everything neatly.)

(Click)

(We need to sell 2 trays of eggs to make 100 dollars.)

Oh, no.

(Oh, no.)

(Shocked)

(My poor eggs.)

(Oh, no, two of them broke.)

Two of them broke.

I broke two of them.

(Is this a bad omen?)

- A typhoon just came through here. - Really?

Were there a lot of customers? In that short span?

(The store's customers are an interesting bunch.)

The old man who came in earlier...

ordered a whole carton of cigarettes.

He saw how flustered I was,

and gave me 50 dollars asking for 50 cents back.

(Just do as I say.)

And he said I just have to give him an extra pack of cigarettes.

45 dollars for the carton, 4.50 for the pack, and 50 cents in change.

(45 dollars plus 4.50 dollars plus 50 cents for change is 50 dollars.)

Everyone has their own way of calculating things here.

Yes, since it's 45 dollars plus 4.50 dollars.

That's it.

Now, to organize.

(Owner Zo knows exactly what to do.)

(Vroom-vroom will get fed too.)

(Organization complete)

Now, it's a little better.

(The store falls silent.)

Why is it so quiet now?

That makes me nervous.

(Maybe now they will get a little break.)

(This is their first break since they opened for business.)

(He breathes in the cold, winter air.)

(Inhaling)

(Satisfied hum)

(He gets an unexpected break in life.)

(He turns slightly to head somewhere.)

(In Sung tries sitting in Tae Hyun's spot.)

(Tae Hyun comes out of the room.)

(Peeking over)

(Pretending as if nothing happened)

At least it's quiet now.

But I get the feeling that...

this is the calm before the storm.

(The calm before the storm)

- Right? - It's too quiet.

I feel like this isn't the time to be relaxing like this.

- We should start preparing. - You're right.

(What time was our lunch hours?)

Two and a half hours?

(Lunch served from 12:00pm to 2:30pm)

- Yes, 2:00pm. - Then again from 5:00pm to 8:00pm?

Since we need to prepare.

The more I think about this, the more I think it's a problem.

Who's going to watch the store,

- and who's going to cook? - I know.

I don't think the two of us can manage everything.

(Lunch is for 2 hours and 30 minutes.)

What should we do?

(2 tables)

(Is it possible?)

First let's see what the pots look like,

at the very least.

Are you going to make one at a time?

I think I have to, for the ramyeon.

But if it's three servings or more,

I'll make the soup broth and the noodles separately.

Can you do that?

Yes, since the soup stock can just be heated indefinitely.

I think a pot this size should be enough for that.

(In Sung already knows exactly what pots he has.)

This will make enough for three.

(I should've known you already have a plan, In Sung.)

Then for up to two people,

we'll just use two pots,

- and use the big pot for three. - Yes.

- Yes, exactly. - Rather than making one at a time,

- this will be faster. - Yes.

(Customers continue to come...)

(from all over.)

Nutritional supplements, energy bars...

- Hello. - Can I come in?

- Of course. - Come in, come in.

Hold this for me.

- Of course, please be careful. - Hello.

The original owner of the store...

has gone on vacation for 10 days.

So we're running the store for the next 10 days.

(We'll introduce this customer.)

- Please sit down. - All right.

You can sit if you'd like.

(This regular customer is...)

(very close with the original owner...)

(that she spends time here as if it's her home.)

This is why friends are the best.

(that she spends time here as if it's her home.)

(Glancing over)

(She's used to coming here daily...)

This is awkward.

(but she feels so uncomfortable here now.)

(Catching on)

(Catching on)

Would you like a cup of coffee?

(Getting Friendly Tactic 1: Offer a cup of coffee)

- I already had one over there. - Oh, really?

Over there, by the storage room.

How long have you lived here?

Welcome.

What would you like?

- Snow crab ramyeon. - Take a seat.

(He fails again because of lunch customers.)

- Let's go. - Why?

- You should stay. - No, we'll go now.

Be careful, it's slippery.

- Please come again. - Goodbye.

Now it's busy again. Wait a minute.

(They will have to become friends next time.)

- Why not give it a go? - All right.

Three at once.

(The first lunch customers are waiting to eat.)

(The first lunchtime service begins.)

(Scrubbing)

Wash my hands.

(He washes his hands,)

(measures the water with a measuring cup,)

(and plans to make the soup broth and noodles separately for 3.)

(Lighting the stove)

(His humming indicates that the cooking has begun.)

(Adding the clams...)

(he prepped last night)

(One)

(Two)

(Nice shot.)

(Adding the snow crab)

(Generous helping)

(Ramyeon soup base 1)

(Ramyeon soup base 2)

(Ramyeon soup base 3)

(The broth is all set.)

(Proud of himself.)

Is this not working?

There it goes.

(Detailed temperature checks)

All right, thank you.

- Thank you. - Hello.

- Are you going to eat? - Can we?

Yes, please sit down. Now we're all set.

Our tables are full now.

(Sneaking a peek)

We take a long time to serve our food.

That's all right.

I'm sorry. I'll do my best.

That's all right.

(Everything's all right.)

(Checking temperatures)

(Adding two more servings of snow crab ramyeon)

(Adding a generous helping of snow crab)

(The first group's ramyeon; the second group's ramyeon)

- Is your office nearby? - Yes.

Where do you work?

At the county office.

I guess there are many offices and such around here.

There are a lot of public sector and government offices here.

So all of you work around here?

- For the government? - Yes.

(The store is unexpectedly surrounded by public offices.)

(These busy civil servants...)

(come to this small village store...)

(seeking for a moment of solace.)

(No more worries because all their tables are full for now)

You serve dinner too?

We're aiming to have dinner service...

starting today.

(We do have to serve dinner, but...)

But right now,

I feel really overwhelmed.

With all this.

But the menu is easy.

It's not about the menu.

Everything feels chaotic,

and I don't know how to handle anything.

Oh.

Hello.

I'm here to eat.

But we don't have any seats left.

(Flustered)

We don't have any seats left.

- Wait, what should we do? - We have no more seats left.

(Eyes darting wildly)

It shouldn't be this way.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Wait, here's a seat.

I forgot about these seats.

That's right, we have these seats too.

This is no joke.

Hello.

Hello.

- I'm Young Eun. - Why are you here?

- Just to eat. - To have lunch?

Yes.

Have you recovered?

Yes, I'm much better.

Everyone knows each other here.

Yes, we all know each other.

Of course.

(This is a rare sight in cities.)

(Meanwhile, Owner Zo...)

(is randomly shuffling through his humming tunes.)

(He prepares the bowls first.)

(The second group's ramyeon has started to boil,)

(but the first group's has not.)

Why isn't it boiling?

(He adds the noodles to the ramyeon that's boiling.)

Come on in.

(2 more customers enter...)

(even though their tables are full.)

These are the only seats left.

One person can sit on the floor.

Let's just go eat somewhere else.

(Looking around)

- Would you like to switch seats? - There's just two of you?

- Yes. - Then I'd appreciate it.

(These village relationships are so caring.)

- Thank you. - Of course.

(Wait a minute.)

(We have more customers?)

So you're going to sit like this?

That works.

Oh, no, what should we do?

(0 people)

(3 people)

(5 people)

(6 people)

(8 people: tables at max capacity)

Let's see, snow crab ramyeon.

What are you going to have?

We only have snow crab ramyeon.

(3 more servings of snow crab ramyeon)

Then we'll have three servings of snow crab ramyeon.

We'll have three servings of snow crab ramyeon.

Wait a minute. Snow crab ramyeon.

(8 servings ordered, 5 in progress, 0 servings completed.)

Can you handle all this?

One of our burners is broken.

- Really? - Yes, it's not lighting.

(A new problem has arisen for Owner Zo.)

- Wait a minute. - It's not working.

(Worried)

(Pulling at his hair in anxiety)

- It's our first time doing this. - It's all right.

(This is my first time as a store owner.)

Then how many servings is that one?

Two servings of it will go out first.

Two servings of it are going out first?

- But the party of three came first. - I know.

Shouldn't they serve us first?

He's not starting our three bowls now, is he?

But do we have enough chopsticks?

What if we don't have enough chopsticks?

(A customer for the store enters.)

Do you have cigarettes?

(Panicking)

Oh, hello.

What can I get you?

A carton of cigarettes, please.

Wait a minute.

(Clutching the chopsticks)

The Line ones?

Wait, how much are these?

- This is 50 dollars. - 50 dollars?

Oh, thank you.

Wait, how do I use this?

(He's faced with "S" Pay in Hwacheon-gun.)

Wait a minute.

(And so began his battle with "S" company.)

(Holding in his frustration)

Should I just pay with a credit card?

Yes, a card...

(Even Owner Zo feels anxious.)

We don't want to be like this either.

(Owner Cha has fallen into the accounting abyss again.)

No, that's not right.

No, that's not it.

This keeps giving me monthly payments.

I don't know.

In Sung, why does the register keep wanting to do monthly payments?

- Monthly payments? - Yes, earlier...

That's not it.

(Eyes focused on Tae Hyun)

(Owner Cha's Hyperbolic Time Chamber)

Can I just pay by credit?

I feel totally overwhelmed.

(What will be the fate of these two overwhelmed owners?)

I'm totally overwhelmed.

(A new problem arises,)

(and they are on the verge of a meltdown.)

(This owner is frustrated.)

(This owner is at a loss.)

(Flailing about)

(Chaotic)

(Really chaotic)

(Exhausted)

(Cracking)

(With additions to the dinner menu,)

(the two store owners are apprehensive of the future.)

We need to do a lot of planning.

Should we peel the dried pollack in advance?

We should prepare them.

We should chop up some scallions in advance.

We should also grind the pollack roe and pear.

All done.

Welcome.

Is it burnt? The fire's totally out.

I can't shape it properly, or have it turn out how I want.

This isn't working. I don't even know what's going on.

- I really don't know. - There's no solution to this.

Why are the dishes never-ending, no matter how many we wash?

We're doomed, Tae Hyun.

If you run a store like this, you will end up dooming it.

I wonder if things would be better if someone came to help us.

Hello.

Hello.

- Any pain relief patches? - Relief patches?

Pain relief patches.

Here they are.

Yes.

The taste and quality are really very high.

Bo Young, how would you like to stay here for a while?