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(Notice of Suspension)

(Showered with Good Chicken)

This place is bound to go under soon.

Gosh.

I doubt Choi–go...

...would open a fried chicken joint.

Let's see.

(Kamri Church/Hyungjae General Equipment)

Anyone here?

Excuse me.

May I ask you something?

Anyone here?

The door's unlocked but no one's here.

(First Place Winner of the Fried Chicken Tasting Competition)

Huh?

(Fried Chicken Tasting Competition Seo Bo–a, age 25, unemployed)

Come on.

When did you wake up to make all this?

I just whipped it up with what you had.

–Enjoy. –Thanks.

Who could it be at this hour? Who is it?

Are you expecting a delivery?

The delivery people wouldn't come up all this way.

They usually leave parcels by the door on the first floor.

Did you forget to lock the restaurant up last night?

I forgot.

I was out of sorts yesterday.

Who is it?

My son's here, isn't he?

What?

Mom!

–What are you doing here? –Be quiet.

I don't want to hear a word from you.

Mom, the thing is, I was going to call,

but the restaurant somehow...

Mom.

(Episode 8 – The Spy Who Loved Me)

You can skip over the cannons and get the general.

–Yes! –That's not right!

–Don't you move! –Come on.

–Will you keep it down? –Over here.

It's the general!

Why are you giving them meddling, and giving hints? It's not your game.

–Hey, Myung–dong. –I completely forgot!

My wife told me to pick up some chives but I forgot.

–Go! –Okay.

–I got the general. It's your turn. –Okay.

What are you doing?

You have to take the chariot.

You have to get rid of it.

Oh yeah! That's a skillful move!

Good idea! Good! Good!

General!

He was saying not to give hints,

not meddle in other's games, but he's doing it too.

He sure is good at meddling, giving hints, huh?

You're sealed off.

Are you going to keep playing?

(Dae Apartments Senior Citizens Center)

How's the fried chicken joint these days?

Oh!

They got suspended for two months.

You think it'll go out of business?

Why? You're going to meddle and give him some hints?

Whatever.

Finding someone new to rent to is a pain.

And Bo–a seems...

...to be fond of the place too.

So you do want to meddle and give some hints.

No, I don't!

If you meddle, telling the youth...

...what to do is being a know–it–all grumpy old person.

So...

...you don't want to be a know–it–all grumpy old man?

Attack on the general.

What? Oh no.

Oh no.

What do I do?

Will it really go belly up?

–What are you doing out here? –Oh.

Well...

–What? –Don't go inside yet.

It'd be better to stay out here.

What do you mean?

Wait here for now.

I gave him a checkup the other day,

–and he's fine, Mom. –Of course I am.

I'm totally fine.

I get a lot of patients with desk jobs,

and they're all tired from too much work.

–Right. When I was working my desk job–– –I said keep quiet.

Okay. Sorry.

Give him some herbal tonics.

I'll pay you for it.

You don't have to pay for it.

I'll cover it.

How much time do you need?

When do you plan on closing your joint?

It may look like it's not working out now,

but the business was really good...

...and we were close to getting our footing.

I'm really sorry...

...that I didn't tell you,

but I'm not closing the restaurant down.

I didn't open it just for kicks.

I went to every single...

...establishment in town to try and find you.

Do you know how I felt...

...each time I went to a new place?

I tried to be understanding.

I thought, could this be his cafe?

Or this wine bar?

This fine dining restaurant?

Why'd you quit a job everyone would want...

...and put yourself through all this hard work?

Every door I opened,

I thought about it, worried, and gave it some serious thought.

But...

...this isn't it.

Do I even need to explain...

...why this won't work?

A fried chicken restaurant?

Unbelievable.

Oh, my head.

Don't see me out.

I can't stand the sight of you two.

You're leaving?

Let me see your phone.

–Pardon? –I'm sure we'll need to talk.

Now's not the time, but I'll call you.

Yes, ma'am.

That's my number.

You think it's okay to let Mom leave like that?

She said not to follow her out.

For now, it's best to keep our distance.

She won't listen to anything we say.

Right.

Who was that just now?

–That's my mom. –Wow.

Your mother is really intimidating.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

I'm more worried about my mom.

Mom probably went to my place, right?

How am I going to face her after work?

Do you want to crash here?

That's ridiculous.

You should go. We're busy right now.

We're busy right now?

How so?

What's all this?

We're closed. Why'd you order so much oil?

Should we haul them in first?

He said to carry them inside.

I should've come 10 minutes later.

I got it. They're heavy.

(Showered with Good Chicken)

What's all this?

It's not like you have money to burn.

Why'd you order so much oil?

I don't think it was the sauce that was the issue.

(You have to check this place out if you like fried chicken.)

(Great interior decorating and atmosphere, so good)

On social media,

I saw comments sometimes saying the fried chicken tasted "okay."

It was after making...

...the switch to sell just fried chicken.

But if you look at the comments that are from the same day,

there are ones that say it's delicious and even that it's the best chicken ever.

That's what they say.

We're back to square one...

...because that means even the fried chicken isn't consistently good.

Right, so I gave it some thought.

After the switch, I was meticulous about the brining,

and the batter was consistent enough so the chicken would've tasted the same.

It seems the oil might be what is making the chicken taste different.

But the oil doesn't affect the taste that much, does it?

–It's not like people eat the oil itself. –But it's important.

The first bite into the chicken, you will taste the brining.

Then, the fried coating.

And the taste that lasts longest is the oil.

–Right? –What I mean is...

...I considered the oil already.

I added rice bran oil to boost the crispiness.

I added canola oil to make the finish clean.

You know how hard I worked trying...

...to figure out the perfect combination.

I do.

But do you know how many...

...chickens we fry in the oil?

–That's–– –We change the oil...

...once every two days.

We change out one of the fryers at least once a day.

Isn't that really often?

That's the problem.

We counted the days to change the oil...

...and not the number of chickens fried.

Right, that's how I feel.

When we got more customers than we expected,

so the oil got more acidic faster.

Let's see how many we can fry up to keep...

...the taste consistent.

So–dam.

–Hey. –Oh. Thank you.

–How'd it go? –I looked into it,

and they don't have records. They don't seem so bad.

They? Which of the three?

Why even ask? All three were in on it.

You found something, huh?

What?

Oh man.

I really shouldn't be telling you.

Why not? What is it?

Have you been reading...

..."The Melodrama King on Campus"?

–What? –You know.

That webtoon...

...that's really popular these days.

(The Melodrama King on Campus)

(MBM)

What will I do?

You came all this way too.

I'm a webtoon artist. I don't know much about TV.

And as an artist, I communicate through my work.

–I asked to see you because–– –Since you've come all this way,

I do have an idea for a show.

I only work on my series,

so I'm always holed up in here.

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

If you take a look at my business card...

...you'll see I don't do variety shows.

Right, I don't even know that much!

I don't know who you are even after seeing your business card.

I mess up, rather cutely.

If it's not for variety shows, what do you do?

(Culture and Current Events)

Oh, culture and current events.

Documentaries of real lives and such?

No, I'm doing a foodie show right now.

–I came to see you because–– –You want me to cook?

That would be all right.

When I cook,

I can't tell if it's salt or sugar.

–I sprinkle it and it ends up tasty anyway. –Excuse me,

Mr. Lee,

will you let me talk?

Okay.

–You know them, right? –How would I know...

...just from the photo...

–I do know them. –You remember then, right?

What about these jerks?

I'm personally investigating something,

and it's related to these three.

I heard they did...

...something awful to you.

They did. I couldn't eat or sleep...

...because of these jerks.

I was so hurt.

Can you be more specific? What did they do?

They left negative comments on my work.

–What? –So I reported them to the cyber police.

I wanted to know what they looked like.

And it was them, Seo Bo–a's friends.

–Seo Bo–a? –She begged,

saying her friends messed up,

so I dropped the charges.

Why? Did they do something wrong again?

Seo Bo–a?

It's a little bit crooked.

How about now?

Okay! That's good!

–All set? –All set.

Okay.

(Showered with Good Chicken)

Turn it on.

Okay.

(Showered with Good Chicken)

When the suspension's up, let's make flyers...

...saying we fry 58 chickens per oil batch.

I'll draw us pretty flyers.

Thanks, Bo–a.

Turn it off now!

We solved our recipe issues.

If we reopen, I know we can do a great job,

but we can't open yet.

Let's be patient for a month and a half.

By the way, Choi–go.

What do we do with the chicken we fried today?

We can't sell them.

You're right.

Can I take a few that we just fried up?

Me too. I just want one.

Sure.

[K-Plus Asia ver.] The Best Chicken E08 Ripped & Synced by ordinaryguy92

Fried chicken delivery!

Grandpa, is it delicious?

What is it this time?

You think I only come over when I have a favor to ask?

–Grandpa? –Yeah?

If I say I'm going to start a chicken joint,

what would you think?

What do you think?

If you'd live a normal life,

I'd welcome anything.

Think about it more seriously.

If I open up a chicken joint,

I'll get splashed with oil and it'll be hard work.

–I'd have to deal with belligerent drunks. –Bo–a!

Nothing in life is easy anyway.

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

If you did work hard,

it would've been tough work.

Why are you bringing that up now?

Okay! Let's skip that part.

Are you against me running a fried chicken joint?

I said I won't be against it.

Then, while I'm running the joint,

let's say my business gets suspended, so in the morning...

...I do manual labor, and at night, I work for a designated driver service.

That's what Mr. Park is doing right now.

Well? Would you be against it?

I don't know.

But I do know about my granddaughter...

...who wanted to be a webtoon artist.

I was completely against it,

–but you wouldn't listen. –Right.

Finally, you understand. It's similar to that.

I really want to do something,

but you're really against it.

What could I do to convince you?

Further, what can I do...

...so that you and I make up?

Do you want to go back to being a webtoon artist again?

No, why are you suddenly bringing up webtoons?

You always go off on tangents!

If you want to do it so badly,

go for it.

What?

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

I was against it, because I wanted what was best for you.

I didn't quit because of you.

Why are you being this way?

Since when were you supportive...

...of what I wanted to do?

That's the love of a parent.

In the moment, we say no,

but eventually, all parents give in to their kids.

I think you spent too much on us.

I got them for free,

so don't worry about it and have plenty.

What, the newbie from before?

Did he go somewhere?

It's been a long time.

He left a little while after you left.

I'm sure he's doing fine somewhere.

I see.

–You doing all right? –Yeah.

–Are things really tough? –Yeah.

I'm in the red no matter what I do.

Maybe I need to work more.

Why are you here? You're not going home?

This is all your fault.

How would I go home when Mom's there?

Go cheer her up.

You've always been good at that sort of thing since we were kids.

When I was getting in trouble,

you'd start doing your workbooks.

Yeah, I've been clever ever since I was a kid.

–Hello, Mr. Seo. –I hear things have been tough lately.

It's all right, sir.

I promise I won't be late on rent,

–so you don't have to worry. –You can be honest with me.

I called because I heard about everything.

Well,

I'm doing my best,

but it hasn't been easy.

But I'll still make rent.

–It's okay. –Pardon?

When you reopen,

pay the two months of rent when you can afford it.

I'd feel too guilty doing that.

It's fine. Consider it payment for the fried chicken.

–Pardon? –Bye.

Thank you, Mr. Seo!

–What was that about? –Oh.

He said I can pay the rent when I can.

Really?

What a huge relief.

Maybe I should've moved in here.

Your landlord's very kind.

Wait a minute.

Doesn't it feel like things have changed on this street?

–What do you mean? –When we first came to check things out,

the streets were filthy, with "For Rent" signs on all the buildings.

Don't you remember?

And they were paying turf fees.

Oh, that. They were just being protective,

but they're not so bad.

Oh yeah.

I was wondering where I saw them...

...and they're suspects two and three.

Suspects two and three?

(Moon So–dam)

What? Where'd he go?

What?

You asked to see me. Say something.

The thing is...

Do you like her?

–What? –Seo Bo–a.

Do you like her?

What are you talking about?

Don't have feelings for her.

I don't want you to get hurt.

The fact that I still have feelings...

...for you is merely secondary.

Will you try to make some sense?

–Why are you bringing Bo–a up? –I told you.

The suspension was contrived.

I think Bo–a...

...was behind it.

I'm sure you have your reasons for saying that,

but you're wrong.

You've got it wrong.

Why do you think that?

You haven't even known her long.

You don't even ask what I know...

...and you're not even curious.

Why do you trust her?

Why trust her more than me?

I said I would...

...wait for you, right?

But I didn't say you could be with someone else.

Don't take it there.

So–dam.

I'm leaving first today.

And let me make this clear.

She's not who you think she is.

Why is he being this way suddenly?

I was fine.

So why is Grandpa reminding me of things?

Today was the longest day ever.

Bo–a?

Bo–a! Bo–a!

Yes?

Are you okay?

You're not hurt, are you?

If you're being threatened by someone right now, blink twice.

What?

I'm not.

What?

I was watching that.

Oh. I was scared something had happened...

...to you.

I was a bit loud. It wasn't intentional.

You said you don't like scary movies,

so why are you watching one tonight?

Bo–a,

is it for the webtoon?

No!

I was suddenly in the mood to watch a scary movie.

Okay, then I'll head back down.

You can scream all you want.

Bo–a.

Mr. Park.

Please don't go.

Can't you watch it with me?

I remember. Suspects two and three...

...tried to protect their turf from the start.

That's not what's important right now.

Suspects one, two and three are accomplices,

Just as we suspected, there was someone else behind the veil.

And I found out who it is.

Who?

Seo Bo–a.

No way. The part–timer?

You sure about that?

Just a gut feeling, circumstantial really.

I'm going to start looking into it...

...to see if I'm right.

–How? –I'll use some bait.

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

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

I wasn't thinking about anything.

I suddenly had a lot to think about today,

so I don't know what I should think about first.

So I'm just not going to think about anything...

...for now.

I should do that too.

Why?

Are you worried about something?

I have lots to worry about.

A countless number of worries.

Because I live a pathetic existence.

But can't a person...

...just live a pathetic life?

Do we all have to try so hard...

...to become something great?

Can't we still be happy...

...even if we're a bit pathetic?

Bo–a.

I want...

...to protect our restaurant.

Even if it takes a long time,

I want my mom to be proud...

...of me one day.

What I'm saying...

...is I'll always be here.

If there's something you want to do,

just go for it.

If it doesn't work, you can come back here.

If you want to do something else, go for it.

You can do that...

...because I'll be right here.

I want our fried chicken restaurant...

...to be that kind of place for you, Bo–a.

It's really wonderful here.

Yeah, it really is.

(Showered with Good Chicken)

Mr. Park?

I went to work.

Don't worry.

I can't believe him.

I told him not to work so much.

Hamburgers.

Here you go.

Is there anything you don't deliver?

–Time off is a waste. –That's true...

...but whatever we order in our town, you're always delivering it.

Where'd he go?

I haven't heard him speak more...

...than one sentence ever.

Where's Bo–a? Is she busy?

Yeah, she's meeting with someone.

Who?

Get up.

Welcome!

It's you. You're back.

–Yes. –Oh, you're taking the place?

We haven't rented it out yet.

–Please sit down. –I'm not here about that.

I'm actually a producer...

...for a TV station.

–A producer? –A little while back,

I was shooting at that fried chicken joint.

The producer of "Yum Yum Slurp Slurp"?

–The one who knows Mr. Park? –I knew it.

You know everything that goes on in town.

What I said before could've been taken the wrong way.

Don't worry.

I didn't take it the wrong way.

That's your job, after all.

I have to create TV programs,

and you have to get customers.

Right.

Why would "Yum Yum Slurp Slurp"...

...visit here, a real estate office?

Oh.

Actually, while filming,

I saw something.

But since I know the person, I didn't want to make a fuss...

...so I just let it slide,

but I kept feeling guilty about it.

It's wrong to be dishonest about food.

What?

To be honest, in the restaurant kitchen,

I saw chicken that was imported from Brazil.

But it said they only used raw, domestic chicken on the menu.

So they're lying about where they get their ingredients.

Why are you tell me this?

I want to air the fact on my show to inform the public...

...but I don't have evidence,

or anyone who can vouch for it.

So I'm asking for information on who can help...

...since you know everything about this town.

I was wondering if you heard any rumors.

Rumors?

I'm not sure.

I see.

If I don't find evidence or a witness today,

I have to give up on the story.

–I'm in a bit of a rush. –Oh.

I see.

If I could just get one receipt,

it'd be a huge story.

If you think of anything,

call me. I'll be waiting.

Okay.

Bye!

Mi–na!

What's she talking about?

Lying about where you get supplies is a really big deal.

Something smells fishy.

This is too much of a dream come true.

Why don't you call Bo–a?

She might know something.

(Mi–na)

I don't like beating around the bush.

What's going on between you and my son?

He is my employer and I'm his employee.

What you saw really isn't what you think.

You don't have to explain anything to me.

I'm not one who'd have a problem...

...with young people dating.

–It's really not what you think. –Miss.

–Are you going to marry my son? –What?

–No way. Not at all. –That's good then.

Whether you have an employer, employee relationship,

whether you're dating or not,

I don't care as long as you don't marry him.

–Yes. –I asked to see you today...

...because I wanted to know if my son's fried chicken was any good.

Yes, of course.

It's really good. I'm not just saying that.

I love fried chicken,

and it's the best I've ever had.

Is that right?

Then, it won't go under so easily.

Of course not. Once the suspension's over,

he'll get his footing soon.

I wonder what ingredients...

...go into the fried chicken...

...for everyone to be raving about it.

Would you like to try some?

I was a server so I didn't know much chicken...

...but I recently learned.

When I make it, it's still shoddy,

but when Mr. Park makes it, it's to die for.

That's how I raised him.

He always goes over and beyond.

Wow. You're amazing.

(Canola Oil)

We don't use just any oil at our restaurant,

but a mixed ratio.

With the right blend of rice bran oil and canola oil...

...the chicken's crispy and savory,

–and the color's really pretty too. –Really?

You looked into all that?

What's the ratio exactly?

What?

I only heard they do that, so I don't know exactly.

I'm curious now that I hear Choi–go's been working so hard at this.

Can you find out for me?

Okay, I'll ask Mr. Park.

If I could just ask my son, I never would've asked to see you.

I'm making an effort right now to try...

...and be understanding of his restaurant.

I'm not certain I can do it yet,

so I don't want Choi–go knowing.

Oh, okay.

You can count on me. I won't tell him.

It's easier than I thought.

Just a few tries and I'll learn it.

Of course. I was really worried at first,

but I tried it and it's not so hard.

Yeah? That's good to know.

Will you try some?

You weren't exaggerating.

Right?

So the one my son makes...

...tastes way better than this?

Of course. You should have fried chicken...

...Mr. Park makes at the restaurant.

What's this about?

Stop complaining and come in.

I wouldn't do anything to harm you.

I'm really dog–tired...

...because I've been working since morning.

–I need a nap so I can work tonight. –Choi–go.

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

Come on.

Sheesh.

I really have to go.

What are you doing?

I have to practice the Chuna Manual Therapy.

It feels good, right? I normally charge.

It does feel good.

You can sleep if you want.

You'll feel lighter when you wake up.

How could I sleep when you're pressing so hard that it hurts?

Brat. He must've been really tired.

Will you buy me some time?

I got the restaurant key.

You sure Bo–a doesn't know where the chicken is from?

Choi–go and I handle getting...

...the supplies and preparing them.

The most Bo–a's done is fry up the chicken after we brined them.

You think this will work?

Even if they fall into our trap,

it's not directly related to sending that bomb in.

–It's just a gut feeling again. –We can't do anything...

...by law anyway.

We're just trying to show Choi–go.

We should show him that Bo–a...

...and her friends are constantly trying to ruin his business.

Nothing's going on here yet.

Didn't she say today was the last day?

Why hasn't Bo–a picked up all day?

But this is a lot different from before.

I mean, Mr. Park really shouldn't have done this.

You can't lie about where you get your ingredients.

You can't deceive your customers.

–I can't believe it. –You're right.

We don't have to feel guilty about this.

Should we end it once and for all?

All we have to do is go...

...and find one receipt.

–But I don't really trust that producer. –Why not?

She and Mr. Park know each other,

and even if she wants to do the show, that's no way to be.

She said it's to inform the public.

She must be a very moral person.

Wait a minute.

But why'd she come here of all places...

...as if she wanted us to hear it?

People do that sometimes.

The real estate office knows a lot about what goes on in town.

Is there reason for us to even hesitate?

While we're there to see Bo–a,

we can look for a receipt.

If we can't find it, fine. If it's true,

we can be the witnesses.

–For the sake of social justice? –Exactly!

On your way to see a friend,

you see something.

Is that a crime? Is it?

We are not trespassing at all.

Right. We're going upstairs.

Right, because Bo–a won't pick up.

We're worried about her, right?

Open it. I said open it.

Hurry up.

Turn it.

Hurry.

She drained me.

What? Why'd she call so many times?

Hello? Hey, Mi–na.

Bo–a.

–Chef? –We need to talk right now.

Why do you want to talk at this hour?

–Why do you have Mi–na's phone? –Why'd you do it?

–What? –Why'd you send the bomb to the restaurant?

–Why are you here? –What are you saying?

Why are you here?

What are you doing here?

What happened?

What happened?

What do you mean?

I checked what I needed to check...

...and ended things.

Turn it.

Hurry.

–Turn it. –Hurry.

Enough.

Going inside will do Bo–a harm.

Why...

...did you bail me out?

It'll be a hassle...

...if things get out of hand.

And I owe you.

You owe me?

I decided to get my life back on track thanks to you.

I should give you a chance too...

...for things to be fair.

But this is it.

I don't know about you,

but the restaurant is really important for me.

It's a restaurant that accepted me...

...even when I'm a chef who can't use his hands.

I have nowhere else to go.

–I'm sorry. –Don't be.

I'm going to watch over every little thing you do now.

I'm warning you.

If you ever pull another stunt like this again,

I won't forgive you even if Choi–go does.

What did he say? Is he reporting us?

Is he telling Mr. Park?

I'm sorry, Bo–a.

You have nothing to be sorry about.

I'm the one who's sorry.

I'm sorry.

(Notice of Suspension)

(Showered with Good Chicken)

To be honest, that night,

I felt relieved.

I didn't have the courage to come clean to my friends...

...nor the courage to tell Mr. Park the truth.

I wanted everything...

...to remain as it was,

everything still a secret.

I wanted things to go on this way.

–Mr. Park. –Yes?

But I soon came to realize...

...that the short–lived happiness...

...was actually punishment in disguise.

You pickled this with lemons, right?

Yes, what do you think?

I like it. It's refreshing and unique.

And the acidity will help ease the greasiness of the fried chicken.

Should I go fry one up?

Mr. Park!

Mr. Park, I have bad news!

–What's all the commotion? –The restaurant outside...

...that was up for rent.

The one on the way to ours?

–Yeah, that one. –What about it?

(Free Samples for Grand Opening)

Thank you. Come again.

Please take a drink too. Thank you.

(Free Samples for Grand Opening)

Mom, what are you doing?

Have some fried chicken. Take this.

Please come again!

How could you open up a fried chicken joint...

...on the way up to my restaurant?

This is our fried chicken recipe.

What happened?

I never told her our recipe.

Mom, what's going on here?

Who told you our recipe?

Did you do it?

(The Best Chicken)

I'm sorry. I think it's best I quit.

You thief!

–Grandpa. –She's inside, right?

–Bo–a! –I tried to make the restaurant go under.

That's why I started working for you.

What do you expect from me then?

Express your anger in front of Bo–a too.

Don't go anywhere else.

Stay by my side.

Because I like you.