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ASIA FOODS

IN CALIFORNIA

DAY TWO OF SALES HAS IMPROVED…

Thank you very much.

…COMPARED TO THE FIRST DAY

RINGING

AT THAT MOMENT, THE PHONE SUDDENLY RINGS

Hello?

The rice… It's hard.

What's wrong?

We just received a complaint phone call about kimbap.

PART-TIMERS RECEIVE BAD NEWS

What if we soak the rice in water?

THEY COME UP WITH A SOLUTION AND GIVE IT ANOTHER SHOT

Hand them over. Four... Okay, nice! Two more, please!

THEY TURN OVER A NEW LEAF

MEANWHILE, AT THE COUNTER…

Hello.

It's bread again. This is bad.

GOSH!! THIS IS BAD

We don't know the price of bread.

THEY DON'T KNOW THE PRICE

Bread.

I don't know this price.

MR. CHA IS LOSING HIS MIND

- You're tired, huh? - No, I'm fine.

- I work here. - Oh, do you?

SURPRISED

- The amount… - Yes.

So this amount is worth 18.

A SHORT BUT IMPACTFUL LECTURE

Okay, okay, okay.

- Bye-bye! - Thank you.

DAY 2 OF BUSINESS, WHICH FELT LIKE A ROLLER COASTER,

IS FINALLY OVER…

NIGHT FALLS ON THE SECOND NIGHT

- Shall we head over? Let's go. - Let's go!

HYOJOO AND INSUNG NATURALLY HEAD OUT TOGETHER

It's really close. Like three minutes?

WHERE ARE THESE TWO GOING?

SHE FIXES HER COAT

- My goodness. - I'm sorry. Gosh.

You're taking so long.

GLARES

Let's go.

Turn right.

So mean.

Turn right.

THE TWO SQUABBLE…

And turn left.

…LIKE A MARRIED COUPLE AS THEY LEAVE

It's really close.

WHAT IS THIS PLACE…?

Here we go.

A LOCAL KOREAN RESTAURANT

Hello!

We're here to pick up our order.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- We placed an order over the phone. - Yes. Please hold on.

Yes, of course.

- Please take a seat inside. - Yes, ma'am.

Hello.

WHO IS THIS MAN REACHING OUT WITH A FRIENDLY HANDSHAKE?

I think I've seen you on TV quite a lot.

HE CAME IN FOR DINNER ON DAY 1 OF BUSINESS

Is it My Sassy Girl?

- My Sassy Girl? - Yeah.

- That's me. - It's you!

BEAR HUG

- That's me. - Oh, my God... Wait!

THE MAN FROM THE DRUNKEN MEET-AND-GREET

IS THE OWNER OF A NEARBY KOREAN RESTAURANT

TODAY, HE GREETS THEM AS A BOSS OF HIS RESTAURANT,

- It'll take about ten minutes. - Really? Then we'll... How much is it?

- It's $230. Here you go. - Thank you.

THEY QUICKLY PAY THE BILL

- We'll wait in the car then. - Okay.

- I'll bring it to you. - Okay.

Okay.

I just want to sit down.

THEY DECIDE TO WAIT FOR THE FOOD OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT…

Anyway, Hyojoo, thank you so much.

We're all so grateful to you.

Shall we wrap it up today then?

No, you can work until tomorrow evening.

I have it all planned out.

Let's eat out for dinner tomorrow.

And throw you into the water.

Wa... Water? Throw me into water where?

The ocean. The ocean.

It's cold! I'll freeze to death.

OUT OF REGRET HE'S THINKING OF PRANKS

It's only routine that you do.

Sitting here like this, I feel like we're in an American indie film.

I know what you mean. In the parking lot… You're right.

UNEXPECTEDLY IN AN AMERICAN INDIE FILM?

In the movie A Star Is Born,

two people sit in a parking lot like this and talk about music for a long time.

- That's what this is! - Yeah, and the woman becomes a star.

And the man becomes an alcoholic.

LOL

Is this what you want?

"Argh." Like this?

That's the vibe I'm getting right now.

You're right. You have on a nice outfit, and I look like this.

- Looking like a failure. - Your apron.

Wonder if that movie would ever be released?

23.11.30 WE PRESENT TO YOU, THAT MOVIE

ZO INSUNG

HAN HYOJOO

A KOREAN MAN

RUNS A SMALL RESTAURANT IN THE US

WHILE CUSTOMERS ARE FEW…

FATE BROUGHT HER TO HIS RESTAURANT

SHE IS MESMERIZED BY THE OWNER'S PASSION FOR KIMBAP

THOUGH THEY ARE AWKWARD AT FIRST WHEN SHE BECOMES A PART-TIMER

The rice is hard?

PEOPLE IN THIS TOWN JUST DON'T APPRECIATE HIS COOKING

In my opinion, this isn't food.

I can't do this anymore.

- Pull yourself together! - I did the best I could.

Pull yourself together, boss!

SHE ENCOURAGES HER DISHEARTENED BOSS

- Well, this is how everyone starts out. - Yes, exactly.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

You are not an amateur.

HIS RESTAURANT EVENTUALLY BECOMES A LOCAL LANDMARK

BUT NOW, IT'S TIME FOR HER TO RETURN TO KOREA…

I'm going home now.

GOTTA SAY THE LINE, "WE HAVE TO GO TO THIS PLACE!"

Now this feels like America.

THE TWO GO ON A SHORT TRIP

- Yes. - So this is America!

But I... You know, Insung.

- I can say this with confidence. - What?

It was tough, but I had fun.

You make it sound like we've been here for about ten years.

- Right? - Yes.

10 YEARS WITH YOU

- When it's only been three days. - Right.

IT WAS A 3-DAY US ALL LOCATION SHOOTING SCHEDULE

MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE SUPERMARKET

JUHWAN QUIETLY PREPARES FOR TOMORROW

IT'S ALREADY HIS FOURTH NIGHT WITH EOMUK

HE'S GETTING THE HANG OF THE RECIPE TOO

Okay.

HE CLEANS UP THE BUSY AREA

WAITING FOR TOMORROW'S CUSTOMERS…

AND BYUNGEUN IS BUSY BUSSING THE TABLES

THE DUO ARE IN A GOOD MOOD AFTER CLOSING

FOOD DELIVERY ARRIVES JUST IN TIME!

Everyone, let's eat.

I'm glad we ordered takeout today.

Of course.

THE TAKEOUT FOOD IS STILL WARM AND SMELLS DELICIOUS

THEY ENJOY KOREAN FOOD ALL THE WAY IN AMERICA

Thank you for the food.

THANK YOU FOR THE FOOD

- Thank you for the food. - Please enjoy.

- Great work, everyone. - Good job.

GREAT WORK, EVERYONE

IT'S TIME TO RELAX AFTER A DIFFICULT DAY

- Wow, it's delicious. - Yum!

It's time to relax after a difficult day.

You all worked so hard today.

- Yes. - Everyone did a great job.

Are these different?

This is stir-fried spicy pork. That's stir-fried squid.

This is tofu kimchi.

- Is this the same thing? - It's kimchi and pork belly.

It's so much food.

THEY HAVE PROPER KOREAN FOOD IN THE AMERICAN COUNTRYSIDE

Oh, my.

Oh, my. The kimchijjigae is so good.

You'll find out if you try it yourself.

It's delicious. The kimchijjigae is really good.

Right?

Thank you for coming today, Byungeun. You were so much help.

- That's so random. - No, and to be honest...

I felt freedom for the first time since I got here when I was with you.

THEIR OWN SECRET TIME THEY ENJOYED EARLIER IN THE DAY

By the way, you have to make the drinks from now on.

The sikhye?

Yeah, how will you make the sikhye you learned from Yum Jungah?

I mean, I learned it so I can make some sikhye.

DID HE LEARN HOW TO MAKE SIKHYE IN KOREA…?

Yoon Kyungho is the only one who learned the recipe from her.

Wow!

- He's the successor. - He's the first one.

STORE SIKHYE IN THE FREEZER,

DEFROST AND SHAKE BEFORE DRINKING

YUM JUNGAH'S FAMOUS SIKHYE

THE DRINK THAT HER COLLEAGUES RAVE ABOUT!

Yum Jungah's sikhye is very popular in Korea right now.

We can make the sikhye then.

The only problem is...

I have to buy all the ingredients in her recipe.

I HAVE TO PREPARE ALL THE INGREDIENTS

EXACTLY HOW SHE TAUGHT IT…

Such as raw sugar and malt.

She taught me everything, starting with the rice cooker.

And that's how I practiced at home.

- Did you bring the rice cooker? - No, I didn't.

I thought I could find one here.

But I looked it up and…

They don't have it.

What?

In this town. Here in the San Francisco region,

they don't sell it.

What kind of rice cooker is it?

It's a rice cooker for 20 portions.

I don't know if it's because that's what I practiced with.

But without it... Whenever I cook rice here…

- I've ruined the rice many times... - Damn it.

So where can we find it?

- I found a place. - Where?

It's the same distance from Seoul to Gyeonggi Province.

Isn't it an hour and a half by car?

- Why don't you just go then? - It's an hour and a half by plane.

- Where is it? - It's about five to six hours...

- What are you trying to pull? - I'm serious.

It's in Koreatown in LA.

LA?

You're not just saying that because you want to go to LA?

- I don't even know how to get there. - No way. LA? Don't be ridiculous.

He just doesn't want to make kimbap.

- You serious? - They have everything.

- Really? - Yes.

- I can go... - Do you really have to go?

Do you think I'll be able to go?

- You want me to look into it? - How?

I'll look into it. It's easy.

Can I really go there?

I mean, we need stuff from there.

But while you're there,

you need to purchase things we need as well.

Hey, book the latest flight possible.

- Okay. - Make sure he gets no free time.

- Are you really booking it? - Yes.

Wow.

It's easy to book a trip with this.

This is so convenient.

MR. ZO FINDS A FLIGHT FOR HIM

From Monterey to LA.

Friday.

IT'S ON MR. ZO TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF A NEW MENU

I'll book an evening flight.

There you go.

- With hotel bookings? - Yes.

Wow, that's nice.

ALL BOOKED IN SECONDS

This is convenient.

It's purchased.

Thank you so much.

Thank you, Mr. Zo.

What do you need from LA?

- I need something. - What is it?

Soybeans and green kernel black beans.

- What? - What's that?

- What beans? - What are green kernel black beans?

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT…?

- Black beans. - I see. Black beans.

SOYBEANS = WHITE BEANS!

GREEN KERNEL BLACK BEANS = BLACK BEANS!

Since daege ramyeon is a spicy dish,

we can make noodles in cold soybean soup.

You want to make noodles in cold soybean soup?

- They don't sell them here? - No.

I took a look around, and it'd be nice

if you could get some almonds.

You gotta have Californian almonds.

Hey!

Hey!

Remember how it went?

California almonds

Nutritious and alkaline

Blue, Blue Diamond

Nutty-flavored almonds

She doesn't know.

Blue

Blue Diamond

GREAT HARMONY WRAPS IT UP

- My gosh. - Wait.

Hyojoo doesn't know the song.

Do I have to buy almonds all the way from LA?

- While you're there. - They have them at convenience stores.

While lugging around a rice cooker?

Listen. We need big portions of them.

You need to buy in bulk.

We need large bags of beans.

I can't bring all that back myself.

- You're right. - I'm taking the plane, you know.

Am I not?

How am I supposed to bring almonds back?

I'll get the almonds from here.

- Good work. - Okay.

KYUNGHO'S BUSINESS TRIP TO LA CONFIRMED…

- Good work, everyone. - You too.

EVERYONE, GREAT JOB TODAY

- Okay. - Okay.

Shall we practice using the register before we go home?

What?

DAY 2 OF BUSINESS ENDS HOPING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

This is our third day, right?

- Right. - Today's the third day.

DAY 3 OF BUSINESS

We're here. Let's cheer up

and do our best today.

Going to work

Whoa.

Oh, thank you for the ride.

Do we have enough water left?

Oh, what is this?

Oh, what is this?

I didn't even unbuckle my seat belt.

DON'T WANT TO GO TO WORK

- We have that. - We have a lot left to do.

LET'S GET TO WORK

Ow.

THEY'RE QUITE FULL OF ENERGY GOING INTO THE THIRD DAY OF WORK

THEY OPEN THE STORE DOOR QUITE NATURALLY

AND MAKE SMALL TALK

TO START THE DAY

I'm going to make ramyeon.

- You want me to make it for you? - Do we not have enough time to eat?

We do. Let's eat fast.

- Let's eat quickly. - There's so much food.

Let's eat something. This is a food store after all.

- We're the only ones who don't get to eat. - Huh?

- We're working hard overseas. - You can eat all you want.

But get the rice cooking first.

Oh, right.

- Get the rice cooking first. - Right.

All right. Let's get it cooking first.

Gosh.

Whoa! That's hot, hot, hot.

KIMBAP PREPARATION SEEMS MORE NATURAL NOW

I need to get the perfect amount of water.

The right amount of water.

KIMBAP TEAM PREPARES THE KIMBAP RICE

RESTAURANT PREPARES THE EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST

They have leftover rice.

RAMYEON'S BEST FRIEND, KIMCHI, IS BEING PREPARED AS WELL

Ah…

The dustpan is...

CAUSING TROUBLE SO EARLY IN THE MORNING

- Byungeun's flustered. - What?

He got flustered.

- Soldier Byungeun. - Yes?

- What were you doing? - He's flustered.

Huh?

- Goodness. - So?

It's an omen.

Does that mean we're off to a bad start?

Are you hurt?

SWEET OF HIM TO ASK

I'm okay.

Byungeun.

- Byungeun. - Yes?

You made a mistake, so go roll some kimbap.

- Good idea. - Yes, sir.

I'll go make 20 rolls of kimbap.

1 HOUR OF KIMBAP-MAKING

Starting today, those with bad work performance

will be sent to the kimbap corner.

KIMBAP-MAKING AS PUNISHMENT FOR MISTAKES

Just let me serve time instead!

I'D RATHER GO TO JAIL!

PUNISHMENT CONFIRMED

This is perfect.

UNEXPECTED JAIL TIME

CAREFULLY MEASURES WATER

TO PREVENT RICE FROM BEING UNDERCOOKED

RICE TO BE USED AS PUNISHMENT BEGINS COOKING

RICE IS COOKING, SO…

HE WANDERS AROUND THE STORE

FROZEN FOODS

PULLS ONE PINK SAUSAGE OUT

JOYFULLY HEADS TO THE KITCHEN WITH HIS MORNING SIDE DISH

No!

What on earth are you doing?

WHAT'S GOING ON…?

REPLAY

WHILE WALKING BACK WITH THE SAUSAGE

No!

ATTEMPTS TO ENTERTAIN

- Goodness. - Hey, Kyungho.

- What on earth are you doing? - Go and roll kimbap.

- For goodness' sake! - Go make kimbap.

I just tried to catch it.

The rice isn't ready.

This won't do.

Come on. Let's have one side dish we want to eat.

- It popped open anyway. - I opened it by accident.

Damn it.

Damn it.

Until your flight to LA today, don't you dare leave the kimbap corner.

KIMBAP-MAKING PUNISHMENT UNTIL BUSINESS TRIP

You can't leave kimbap hell.

- Okay. - And I'll send you a friend.

CELLMATE

Byungeun will serve his time for an hour.

You know he broke a glass?

I heard it shatter, but Byungeun is the one that did it?

Byungeun.

Did you break a cup?

Still, we like sausage, don't we?

WE LIKE SAUSAGES…

I'll show you what I can do.

GETS THE PAN READY

Should I coat it with eggs?

- Yes. - Can I get an egg?

- You want it? - Yes.

- Cock-a-doodle-doo. - Quickly, quickly.

Do you know how to whisk meringue?

- I know, I know. - Oh, my.

You're like a mom.

LIKE MAKING BREAKFAST FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE LATE FOR SCHOOL

HE QUICKLY GRILLS SAUSAGES

MEANWHILE, JUHWAN

PLATES THE KOREAN BANCHANS A LOCAL NEIGHBOR BROUGHT THEM

Wow!

A FULL TABLE FOR BREAKFAST

- Thank you for the food. - Don't mention it.

Enjoy.

EAT INSTANT FOOD BEFORE WORK

Enjoy the sausage.

BREAKFAST

- I wondered how much you made. - I just wanted to eat it.

That's good, yeah.

You don't want to go to LA alone, do you?

Do you want to come?

SLIGHTLY HOPEFUL

I can't go. How can I?

HOW CAN THE BOSS LEAVE?

- I see. - Then…

I CAN'T GO WITH YOU

If I let someone tag along,

can you work your butt off in kimbap hell today?

Can you work your butt off in kimbap hell today?

Of course.

HE DIDN'T WANT TO GO ALONE

Can I take Byungeun?

You can get accommodation and a flight for another person, right?

Of course.

By the way,

are you going to be okay without Byungeun?

Of course.

But you're stuck in kimbap hell.

MAKE AS MANY ROLLS AS YOU CAN TODAY

Seriously! I'm so touched!

Seriously! I'm so touched!

What on earth?

You're coming to LA with me!

- I'm going too? - Yes!

- You two are going together. - But you said no.

- No. Sending someone alone is concerning. - Right.

He works very quickly.

PRISON DUO IS FILLED WITH PASSION

We'll make 100 rolls in the morning then.

That's not enough.

- We'll make 100 until lunch break. - Yeah, okay.

For the second batch, we'll make at least 200 before we go.

I'm sorry to ask, but could you sing us a song?

A SONG IN THIS SITUATION…?

Cal...

Gosh, my throat.

Hey, careful. Your voice is your asset as an actor.

- California almonds - California almonds

- Nutritious and alkaline - And alkaline

ALMOND SONG .MP3

- Blue, Blue Diamond - Blue, Blue Diamond

Nutty-flavored almonds

Blue, Blue Diamond

Bravo, that was great!

Wonderful.

I'll be watching to see if you shoot any kind of nut commercial.

We better get half your paycheck.

I can't believe how happy they are to be going to LA together.

DURING BREAKFAST,

THE BUSINESS TRIP MEMBERS ARE CONFIRMED

MEANWHILE, THE STORE NEXT DOOR IS OPENING FOR BUSINESS

NOW IT'S TIME FOR OUR MARKET TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS TOO

THE KITCHEN TEAM STARTS

TO PREP INGREDIENTS RIGHT AWAY

AND MR. CHA BEGINS TO RESTOCK THE INVENTORY

Two... Two boxes.

IT'S LIKE ANY OTHER MORNING AT THIS KOREAN MARKET

- Shall we open? - Yes, let's open.

We're opening!

DAY 3 OF BUSINESS

Is the rice ready?

All ready!

Let's roll some kimbap.

Oh, wait! You know what this felt like just now?

Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time.

"Let's go home!"

Okay, let's roll some kimbap!

- Let's go! - Hurrah, let's go!

"Know what it's like to live a hard-knock life?"

Come on, just roll 'em kimbap!

Now that's weird.

Was that too weird?

You get that a lot, don't you? From the directors?

"That's enough."

- "Enough." - Thought so.

Come on, let's mix!

STILL GOING

Never done regional accents?

No, I haven't.

STILL GOING YET AGAIN

Taking half of this…

ANYHOW, THE RICE IS READY

All freshly cooked.

THEIR PRISON TIME STARTS NOW

I'll put this here.

Okay.

Shall we start rolling some kimbap?

With a grateful heart?

Anyway, please just roll them as fast as you can.

Okay.

TODAY'S PRISON SENTENCE BEGINS WITH THIS FIRST ROLL OF KIMBAP

- We're going to roll them thinly? - Yes.

- That's harder, though. - Right.

Right? You need to spread it out more.

- Blue, Blue Diamond - Diamond…

- Nutty-flavored almonds - …almonds

WORK SONG

Blue, Blue Diamond

QUITE A MERRY START TO PRISON TIME

ONE OTHER PERSON IS COMING TO WORK IN A MERRY MOOD

Good morning!

Good morning!

- It's a good morning. - You're here early.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're awfully cheerful today, Hyojoo. Is it because you're going home?

No way.

Hello, sir.

NOW THAT A CUSTOMER IS HERE LET'S CHECK ON SOME KIMBAP

- Great work, kimbap makers. - Of course.

- Wonderful work! Okay! - Is this work speed good enough?

We're kimbap machines now.

THANKS TO THE TWO INMATES AND THEIR QUICK TURNAROUND

THE KIMBAP INVENTORY IS OFF TO A GOOD START

Good. Taehyun's mood is improving.

That's good. Let's keep this up.

- We can go to LA in a good mood. - All right.

Are we having some draft beer in LA?

- Are we? - Of course we should.

- That's a must. - Sounds good.

ALREADY DREAMING OF FREEDOM

I'll buy you a meal, since you bought me one before.

What?

Oh, he's here.

MEANWHILE, A CUSTOMER ARRIVES

WITH HIS DOG

- Morning. - Good morning.

- How are you today? - Hey, good.

AFTER EXCHANGING MORNING GREETINGS

HE ENTERS THE MARKET

So, they changed things up in here a little bit.

- Good morning. - Excuse me. Sorry.

CALIFORNIA HEALTH LAW

NO ANIMALS ALLOWED AT ANY FOOD FACILITY

- Oh, okay. - Okay.

- I take? - Sure.

- Thank you, sir. - Thank you, thank you.

I'LL KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DOG

There's a dog?

- I offered to watch the dog. - Yes, puppy? Yes, pretty puppy?

Hi.

- Why were you startled? - Hi.

- Oh, I see... - Are you scared?

It must be scared, since its dad's out of sight.

Your dad's inside shopping now.

Morning.

- Morning. - Hello.

THANKS TO TAEHYUN, HE IS SHOPPING FREELY WITH BOTH HANDS

It's a bit scared.

We should move to where it can see its dad.

Come here. There's Daddy! You see his shoulders?

- You see him? - Aw, you wanna go in?

- You see him, right? - You want in, puppy?

- You do? - There's Daddy!

Don't worry. I'll stay where you can see him.

MEANWHILE…

How are you today?

- Good. - Good.

…THE PUPPY DADDY'S READY TO PAY

My dog's getting some good attention out there.

- Yes. - Three little kids.

Three little kids?

- I see. So it's feeling cold? - When it gets scared...

They only tremble a little when they're scared.

It's trembling a lot now.

- So, it's cold? - Like when it snows.

- Are you the oldest? - Yes.

The second oldest, and the youngest.

THESE 3 KIDS ARE DEFINITELY SIBLINGS

- I came here before. Super lots. - What? What?

THEY MUST BE REGULARS

- There's more over there! - The owner here...

Oh, you're regulars here?

Look inside. It's changed a lot.

THE DOG DAD GETS HIS ITEMS COMFORTABLY

- Here it is. - Okay, thank you.

- Thank you. Have a good day. - Have a good day.

Thanks for petting the doggie.

- Oh, Daddy's here! Your daddy! - Thank you so much.

- Have a good day. Bye. - Have a good day. Bye.

THE CUSTOMER WHO CAME WITH HIS DOG LEAVES

NOW, BACK TO THE 3 LITTLE KIDS

Come on, you two.

So many cameras!

There's one over there! Mom, there's one over there too.

- What? - A flying camera!

KIDS ROAMING THE MARKET, WHILE FASCINATED BY THE CAMERAS

- Hello. - Hello, kid!

- Hello, camera. - Oh, it wasn't for me.

Hello, sir!

Hello, kids. Nice to meet you. Good morning.

- No, I'll stop and you... I know her! - Hello, kids.

- Hello, ma'am. - What?

- Hello... Yes, that's right. - The pilot. Ms. Pilot!

Ms. Pilot?

THIS CUSTOMER THAT HYOJOO RECOGNIZED RIGHT AWAY

Insung also served at the Air Force. Zo Insung.

Yes, that's right. We began service almost at the same time.

- Oh, really? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

You're here very early today?

- We're going on a trip today. - Where to?

Yosemite.

- I'm so envious! - Where?

- They're going to Yosemite. - Wow.

A FAMILY TRIP TO YOSEMITE

- Wow, how long are you going for? - Two nights and three days.

- Three days? - Yes, but we have to eat Korean food.

- What's your name? - Moon Jihyo.

Moon Jihyo?

JIHYO, THE ELDEST OF THE 3 LITTLE KIDS

- Her name is Sua. - Okay, that's Sua.

- The one running around... - Hi, Sua.

- My brother's name is Siwan. - She's really well-spoken.

- Siwon? - Heewon?

- Siwan. - Come here!

- Siwan. - Come here, Jihyo!

Siwan looks like a pretty active kid.

- Hello. - Hi, let's shake hands.

ONE KID SEEMS VERY SHY

- Yeah! - Me too.

- Oh! - Me too.

THOUGH THEY LOOK ALIKE,

THEY EACH HAVE DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES

What brings you to the States?

- There's a Naval Postgraduate School. - I see.

- I'm receiving training there. - Training?

So, you're still in the ROK Air Force.

But you're here for training?

That's cool.

- I like Unexpected Business. - Really?

It's so, so fun! I'd be watching, then suddenly go...

We're shooting Season 3 of Unexpected Business now.

- You're gonna be on the show. - I saw only up to Season 2!

- And this is Season 3! We're filming. - This is Season 3! Yeah!

- You're on the show. - You're on the show now, Jihyo.

- Hello. - Say, "My name is Jihyo."

- Introduce yourself, Jihyo. - Go on.

- Hello! - "Hello, my name is…"

- Hello, my name is… - "I'm Jihyo."

Hello, my name is…

…kimbap.

Are there any kimbap commercials?

MIGHT AS WELL PUT OURSELVES OUT THERE…

There are drones outside too.

- There's one there too! - Yeah.

- Say, "Drone." - Drone!

What are you doing? Are you controlling it?

I'm doing it with my phone. Look.

OF COURSE, I AM

There's a drone here, Jihyo!

I'll show you a drone.

- There's a drone here. - Look. He's controlling it with his phone.

- It's hanging from something. - Look, I'll control it with my phone.

- Wow, it's a drone! - It's a drone.

I'll try to bring it closer, okay?

I'LL FLY THE DRONE FOR YOU~!

- I think he's using his phone. - Look here!

- I want to fly it too. - No, you'll break it.

Look, it's coming closer.

Wave your hand.

Hi, hello!

- Goodbye. Bye-bye! - Bye-bye!

- How far can that fly? - It can fly all the way there.

- That's right. - It flies all the way there.

Look.

- It flies over there. - Wow, I want to try once.

Of course. Look how far it's going.

Yeah. Come back now!

Want it to come back?

- Come back, drone! - Drone, come back.

Drone, get back here!

- Look at that one. - I want to try.

- Did you film that mountain? - Of course.

It's interesting how they each have different personalities.

The eldest daughter is very energetic, and the youngest is shy.

The youngest is usually the most energetic.

Seriously? The youngest is the most energetic?

- Yes, she talks a lot. - I can't believe it.

- Really? That's amazing. - Yes.

Goodbye!

It has something to do. It has to film.

- Does it go wherever it wants? - Yeah, wherever it wants to go.

I switched it to autopilot.

Let's go.

LET'S HOPE WE GET TO SEE HER ENERGETIC SIDE NEXT TIME

Hey, hurry and pick a snack.

We already picked one.

AT THAT TIME, JUHWAN IS…

Did you both eat?

There are nine of these.

…SUDDENLY PREPARING SOMEONE'S MEAL…

- Did you both eat? - Yes.

IT's FOR HYOJOO, WHO HASN'T HAD BREAKFAST YET

JUHWAN THREW TOGETHER

A WARM AND THOUGHTFUL BREAKFAST FOR HYOJOO

…OR AT LEAST IT WAS WARM

It tastes better than the first day.

- Can I take a look? - Okay.

Please enjoy.

THINGS ARE BUSY HERE AS WELL…

I heard it's busy on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What?

How can there be more people than now?

But starting today, the market will be busy.

Today, the day after tomorrow, all the way until Sunday.

COULD HE HAVE BEEN WRONG…?

THE PARKING LOT IS FULL

A lot of people must be going on a trip because it's the weekend.

Welcome.

Welcome Asian Market.

- You must be going on a trip. Come on in. - It's nice to meet you.

Oh, my goodness.

Oh, my. She's too young to be out, no?

Yes, 100 days old.

STARTING FROM VERY SMALL BABIES

Wow. Hello.

IT'S A STAMPEDE

Everyone must be going on a trip today.

CROWDED

Oh, well… Everyone's going out today.

- Good morning. - Good morning!

Want me to follow you?

Okay, I'll follow you.

Let's go.

THERE ARE EVEN CUSTOMERS ASKING FOR EXTRA WORK…

MEANWHILE

Asian Market? Is that it?

ANOTHER CUSTOMER APPROACHES THE MARKET

Asia Foods?

Wow, it's quite spacious.

THE RESCUER

Look here.

- Whoa… - Boss.

- Whoa…. - Boss.

- Hello. - Kyeongrim!

A BIG HUG AS SOON AS SHE SEES HER

- You've come a long way. - So this is the famous…

- You've come a long way. - Oh, gosh.

- You... You got here just in time. - You must be tired.

You're just in time.

Hi! Oh, my. You guys are so cute.

- I think I've seen you before. - I've seen you before.

- You think you've seen me before? - Yes.

That's how you feel when you see a beauty.

When you see someone pretty, they seem familiar. Hi. Hello!

THIS WOMAN IS SHOWING OFF

HER SOCIAL SKILLS AS SOON AS SHE ARRIVES…

Kyeongrim.

DO YOU ALL REMEMBER…?

I'm sorry. But I couldn't take it anymore.

Is my princess hungry?

INSUNG & KYEONGRIM'S FATEFUL RELATIONSHIP

BEGAN IN NEW NONSTOP AS A COUPLE

Oh, my goodness.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Park Kyeongrim, and I'll be hosting the opening ceremony.

- Hello. - It's nice to meet you.

- A much awaited reunion. - Right.

You've all been waiting to see us together, right?

This feels so old-school.

Hi. Hello.

PARK KYEONGRIM TV HOST AND PERSONALITY

Hello.

- Have you opened already? - Yes, we have.

- We opened at 8 a.m. - Since eight o'clock?

LET'S SEE WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE MARKET

Oh, Taehyun.

Come here.

SHE QUICKLY GREETS MR. CHA, WHO LOOKS BUSY

AND GOES TO LOOK FOR THE OTHER BOSS RIGHT AWAY

- For now, let's put your bag… - Mr. Zo!

- Oh, my. - Hello.

- Mr. Zo! - Huh?

- Oh, my. - What?

Hello.

WELCOME…

Hello.

- Hello. - Oh, hello.

- I have oil on my hands from the kimbap. - Oh, there's sesame oil.

- Time for your punishment now. - Punishment? What do I have to do?

- Teach her that first. - First, her bag.

- She's amazing. - First, your bag.

Give me your bag.

Hyojoo will teach you.

GOODNESS, PUT YOUR BAG DOWN FIRST

- I'll just follow Hyojoo. - We…

The atmosphere has changed.

- Over here. - This is nice.

Feels like we're doing press work for a movie.

Hey, but…

The vibe is good now. It'll be perfect to go to LA.

- She'll give us strong support. Seriously. - Right?

- We can go in peace now. - Exactly. In peace.

Everything is working out in our favor.

The heavens are helping us right now.

THEY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING RELEASED…

Have some kimbap. Try it.

Try the kimbap and see how it tastes.

Give us a roll of kimbap.

Is this it? Is this it?

Yes, you can wear any of those aprons.

Hello. Welcome.

SHE NATURALLY GREETS THE CUSTOMERS

What are you looking for?

- Sorry, I don't speak Korean. - Yeah?

How do I order kimbap?

- So you can order… - How many kimbaps do you want?

Three? Three.

Okay, we'll get it ready for you.

ALTHOUGH SHE'S A NEWBIE WHO JUST PUT ON HER APRON…

- Three rolls of kimbap, please. - Okay.

SHE'S SUPER QUICK TO ADAPT

Hey.

It's so lively now that Kyeongrim is here.

What?

HER BRIGHT SMILE TO LIVEN UP THE MOOD

- Welcome. Good morning. - Good morning.

- Try it. - Have some.

Let me try one too.

- To see how it tastes today. - It's delicious!

IT'S DELICIOUS

It's much better.

- Is it okay? - It's so good.

- Kyungho. - Now, you have to make it like this.

- Me? - It's been upgrading.

- You've improved a lot. - Right?

Starting with the rice, I put a lot of effort into it.

He has carpal tunnel syndrome.

- From doing this for so long. - Give me a break.

Shall I teach you how to roll the kimbap?

Yes, if you can teach me…

Should I stay in the kimbap corner then?

Well, this is just the beginning.

- You need to learn everything. - Okay.

You've made a lot of kimbap before, right?

- Of course. - The key to the kimbap here is

to roll them thinly.

- So grab about the size of a tennis ball. - Okay.

- A tennis ball. - Yes, you can finish the rest as usual.

We received a complaint that it was too thick.

- Oh, really? - Yes.

How she spreads the rice is different.

IMPRESSED

SKILLED HANDS

You obviously have the skills.

I'm just good at what I'm told to do.

Look at the rice.

INMATES ARE AMAZED AT THE KIMBAP MASTER

It's different, indeed.

It's tightly packed too.

- I have nothing left to teach. - Is there anything I should add more of?

- No, not really. - Nothing like that?

- Shall I roll the kimbap now? - Yes.

SHE STARTS TO ROLL HER FIRST KIMBAP

PRESS, PRESS

THE TWO CAN'T TAKE THEIR EYES OFF OF KYEONGRIM'S HANDS

Hold on. Then should I get some rice and stick it like this?

Oh, that's what we forgot to do.

Man, that's why it didn't stick.

A BELATED EPIPHANY

PUT A LITTLE RICE ON THE END OF THE KIMBAP TO MAKE IT STICK

SHE SEEMS LIKE AN EXPERT

Well, then. Will you take a look?

- Is that okay? - Wow, it's the best one so far.

Right?

- Teach me how to make kimbap. - Okay.

- Will this do? - Who are we to…

A TALENT HAS APPEARED IN THE KIMBAP ZONE

- Right now… - I'm sorry.

No, it's like...

THEY QUICKLY GET ALONG BECAUSE OF THE KIMBAP

Our goal this morning is to make 100 rolls.

- Oh, 100 rolls? Then I will... - Yes, until 9:30 a.m.

I'll shut up and make kimbap from now on.

KYEONGRIM JOINS THEM

AS THEY START TO MAKE 100 ROLLS OF KIMBAP

Breakfast that Juhwan made for me.

SAUSAGE AND EGG RICE BY JUHWAN

Thank you for the food, Juhwan.

Hello.

JUHWAN WARMED IT UP FOR HER

SHE TAKES A BIG BITE WITH THE SAUSAGE

It's not salty?

I was just going to make a fried egg and mix it with rice.

When did you have the time to cut up the sausages too?

It's salty, isn't it?

It's delicious. It's not salty.

- That's a relief. - It's really good.

WHILE HYOJOO RUSHES HER MEAL

My goodness.

MR. CHA MANS THE COUNTER ALONE

I'm not too sure... You doing any more kimbaps?

Wait about… ten minutes?

Ten minutes, okay.

- That's okay. - Okay, okay.

THE CUSTOMER LEAVES WITHOUT KIMBAP

Thank you. Bye-bye.

- Hi. - Hi.

Hyojoo, can you check if the kimbap is ready?

- Okay. - Just eat. I'll go.

HYOJOO GOES RIGHT AWAY

- Hey, kimbap-makers. - Yes?

How many kimbap rolls do we have?

- I have three. - Seven, eight... We have nine.

NINE ROLLS IN TOTAL

Sorry.

- Sorry, wait. - Okay.

Tofu.

MR. CHA LEAVES TO CHECK THE PRICE

We have... Huh?

Where's Taehyun?

WHERE DID MR. CHA GO…?

Taehyun?

How many do they have?

Taehyun?

Where are you?

A SUDDEN GAME OF HIDE-AND-SEEK

- There are nine kimbap rolls. - Nine? Okay.

Oh, I guess people are flooding in.

We're supposed to lather sesame oil on it at the end, right?

THE INMATES FEEL A SHORTAGE CRISIS COMING

- Brush it with your hand. - Okay.

KIMBAP-MAKING SPEEDS UP

WHEN THE END OF THE KIMBAP ISN'T STICKING

Enjoy.

ONE USES KYEONGRIM'S RICE TECHNIQUE

ACE BYUNGEUN'S KIMBAP-MAKING SKILLS

ARE IMPROVING BY THE DAY

You can give me some rice now.

KYUNGHO IS IN CHARGE

OF WRAPPING AND DELIVERING INGREDIENTS

Wow.

BYUNGEUN & KYEONGRIM ARE IN CHARGE OF KIMBAP ROLLING

KIMBAP FACTORY OPERATING WELL, THANKS TO KYEONGRIM

HERE COMES A REFILL OF KIMBAP

Hello.

- Hello. You've been waiting, right? - Wow.

NEVER-ENDING REFILL OF KIMBAP AS USUAL

- Hyojoo. - Yes?

- After you eat… - Yes.

- …can you write that on a piece of paper? - Yes.

- "Three per person" in English. - Okay.

- I'll post it here. - Okay.

Okay.

- One? Two? - No, no, no.

Ten.

Ten? Okay.

HE CAN'T BELIEVE IT

Would we be able to order like 30 rolls today?

- Thirty rolls? - Thirty, yeah.

Okay. Wait a minute, please.

AND THERE ARE ENDLESS KIMBAP REGULARS

Whether I like it or not, I'm going to buy it.

Only two rolls of kimbap left.

Hey, grab them. Get one for each of us.

…they're already sold out.

They're sold out.

I think you'll have to wait until 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.?

I'm sorry.

THEY DECIDE TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF ROLLS

A CUSTOMER CAN BUY UNTIL THE SHOW ENDS

Hello.

- Up to three rolls of kimbap? - Yes, up to three.

The customers that come later couldn't buy any.

I see.

- They get sold out too quickly. - Right.

This store gets so many customers because word went around.

You should learn the register now.

- Really? - Yes.

We're done putting out fires here.

Now that you've learned this, go learn how to ring items up.

I need to learn everything, right?

Yes.

Kyeongrim, this way.

Your next course.

But I just got the hang of it.

You'll have to do it again anyway.

If you make a mistake out there, you come back here.

- So this place is like a place of exile? - That's right.

- That's right. - I see.

I've a six-year sentence.

Five years for me.

I've grown old in here.

That's why I'm still using honorifics.

- I'll talk casually when I return. - All right.

And you've crossed the Pacific for this…

You can learn from Mr. Cha.

- Okay. - All right.

- Hello. - Hold on.

- Watch and learn. - Okay.

I'll watch from the back.

GOOD LUCK, KYEONGRIM

Have you done this before? You haven't, right?

- No, I haven't. - Not even once?

- Don't they use barcodes these days? - No.

OH, REALLY?

Look.

Say you're sorry and that you're practicing.

Sorry, can you wait for us?

- I have to learn this one. - Yes.

Because I'm a part-time job person now.

- Sorry. - There's no rush.

Look, you have to learn everything.

- It's $6.99. - Punch it in.

Six...

That's it. Good job.

MR. CHA SHOWS HER THE PRICE AND KYEONGRIM INPUTS THE NUMBERS

Okay, good job.

I'm a good student.

- Good job. - Yes.

- $13.41. - Don't think about the decimals.

THE MASTER OF HUNT-AND-PECK TYPING

Why are you using two fingers?

THOUGHT THAT IT'D BE FASTER

Next is $1.99. It's Korean one.

- Do you know this one... - Just ring it up.

- One. - Hurry up and press!

Okay, I'm so sorry.

Okay. Good job.

- I really want to talk with you, but… - Stop it.

…my boss is so bad.

Good.

- Five, five, three, three. - Five, three, and nine?

- Two threes? - Yes, five, five, three, three.

- And press enter. - No, it's five, zero. It's $50.33.

Goodness' sake!

Why are you so cranky, Mr. Cha? Geez.

Press cancel.

ALTHOUGH IT TOOK SOME TIME, FIRST CUSTOMER SUCCESSFULLY PAID

- No need to sign? - No, this is it.

All right. Take the next customer in line.

- Take who? - The next customer.

Again?

- You need to keep taking customers. - You'll put them in a bag?

- I'll do this. - Okay, next.

Welcome.

- It's $17.99. - Don't think about the decimal.

Good.

- And $3.99. - Okay.

How much is the total?

It's $30.97.

- What do you do with the credit card? - If you give me…

- …a credit card. - What do you do?

- I insert it in here. - That's right.

- And then… - Yes.

- You told me to press the amount. - Yes.

- Seven, then enter, right? - There you go.

- Then I wait. - Yes, you wait.

- Then I put it in here. - Right.

- Put the card this way. - Sometimes,

ones with the chip can be used like this.

Some of them work. Then you don't have to insert it.

FASCINATED

- And then... - Wait, wait.

- Wait. - Listen.

- Just wait. Tear the receipt. - You know,

when my kid was four, I used to say that the most.

- Like, wait! - This tears well.

- When did you get here, Ms. Park? - I got here yesterday afternoon.

I just got here.

- This must feel chaotic. - All right.

My boss...

- Give her the new receipt. - Okay, thank you.

- It's an honor. - Thank you.

The honor's all mine.

KYEONGRIM GETS THE NEXT CUSTOMER AS WELL

$2.19.

RINGING ITEMS UP IS A PIECE OF CAKE NOW

There was a salt shortage in Korea recently.

- Really? - Yes.

It's okay to chat,

but it'd be really bad if you end up typing the wrong numbers.

I understand, Mr. Cha.

This is $17.99. This item is expensive.

So $17.99.

- Soup soy sauce. - Soup soy sauce.

- It's delicious. - I see.

You must be a good cook.

This one's $1.49.

- I make most of my food at home. - Yes.

Home-cooked meals are best.

It's $44.53.

Would you like to pay in cash or by card?

- I'll pay in cash. - In cash?

We have a cash customer. Look. I'll show you.

- We got $100. - $100.

Write down the number you got.

Press it.

That's a dollar. Press it once more.

You have to make 100.

That's right. It's $100 now.

When it's cash, press this button.

Then the cash tray comes out.

This is the change.

When are you going to calculate the change without this?

- You're right. - Put $100 bills here.

Here you go.

- Please check the amount. - Thank you.

- It's $55.47. - Good.

Please check.

Welcome. Hello.

She may not be Korean.

Are you Korean?

- No. - No?

See?

There's no japchae today?

Do you have chopsticks?

- No, sorry. - Sorry.

- Sorry. - There's no japchae either.

She wants chopsticks, not japchae. Come on, Taehyun.

- Chop... - Hello.

Chopstick or japchae?

Japchae.

- She wanted japchae. - Oh, japchae?

Seriously.

I'm sorry.

EMBARRASSED

MR. CHA IS BETTER AT KOREAN MARKET ENGLISH

- Okay. - Thank you so much.

Thank you. Bye.

Hello.

Hello.

Are you out of kimbap?

- We can bring more. - Okay.

You can buy three per person.

- We can buy six then. Yes. - Do you want six? Okay.

WE DID WRITE THREE PER PERSON…

BUT THAT'S SIX ROLLS FOR TWO PEOPLE

6 FOR TWO, 12 FOR FOUR

You can buy three per person.

We can buy six then.

- Do you want six? - Yes.

I'll go get kimbap.

We need six rolls of kimbap.

This is amazing.

So, Kyeongrim...

She's a part-timer and just got here.

So she has no idea.

The reason we are selling three per person is

because they get sold out fast.

We're limiting the number, right?

Here's comes warm kimbap rolls.

But wouldn't it be the same if we sell three per person?

The boss and the employee aren't on the same page, right?

Kyeongrim went to get kimbap even before I could talk to her.

- That's why... - Should I buy less?

So I'm speaking honestly to you because I'm frustrated.

- Why? - I'm telling the customers

about my frustration.

What's going on?

You understand, right?

Why are you sharing your frustrations with them?

So it's better for us to buy less?

- Yes. Because... - Then...

- I'll take three. - Thank you.

Let me rewrite this.

- The sign says three per person. - No.

You can buy up to six.

But they understand.

- So they said they're going to buy three. - Really?

Let's change this to "per party."

- Okay? - This?

Gosh, this is really...

You're still figuring things out.

No. Right now...

Hey, come look at this. I got confused because of you…

- Why are you blaming me? - …and punched in $579!

- Never mind. - Taehyun.

- It's $5,791. - $5,791…

I only bought four rolls of kimbap.

- Look what happened. - Again.

How can grocery shopping amount to $5,791?

If you get distracted once,

such disaster can happen.

I'm sorry, but you're the one that got distracted

and punched in over $5,000.

- Do you understand my troubles now? - Yes.

Of course. Of course, I'm aware.

- Ma'am, do you use this bank? - Your boss is losing out to you.

Why would you mention the name of her bank?

My goodness.

Some people might be curious what bank she uses.

I hope things turn out well in the end.

People are buying more because we wrote "per person."

WILL KYEONGRIM AND TAEHYUN, THE COUNTER DUO, BE OKAY…?

KYEONGRIM RETURNS WITH AN EMPTY TRAY

- Everything I took just sold out. - Okay.

- I'll keep rolling them. - Okay.

- I'm not even surprised. - Nope.

It'd be more surprising if they didn't sell quickly.

Taehyun told me that if I ever feel like my brain is going to explode from fatigue,

I can leave here to help him.

Which isn't really an escape from here.

We'd go from here to the counter hell

and return to kimbap hell.

It wouldn't be freedom.

We'd just keep making rounds.

- Like a squirrel wheel? - Yes.

Constantly spinning in this yoke.

Break off the Yoke!

THAT WAS RANDOM…?

Break off the yoke that's on me

Many days have unfolded before me

The days I'll be with you

DREAMING OF A PRISON ESCAPE WHILE SINGING A WORK SONG

What's more precious than freedom

You taught me that now

And I love you for that

ROLLING IN THE RHYTHM

I'm singing all of a sudden.

Well, it's a good song.

Are we breaking off the yoke… and going on a holiday today?

WHILE THESE TWO ARE EXCITED TO BREAK OUT OF THE YOKE

We have more customers now, so let's change it up.

You interpret for me.

THESE TWO ARE STUCK IN THE YOKE OF CALCULATIONS

Thank you for waiting. Yeah.

Two? Two rolls of Kimbap, Taehyun.

WHEN THE CUSTOMERS FLOOD IN MR. CHA THE COUNTER EXPERT…

SOLELY FOCUSES ON ITEMS & PRICES

TO RING THEM UP QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY

KYEONGRIM THE NEWBIE PART-TIMER…

Are you boyfriend, girlfriend?

…BREAKS THE ICE BY MAKING PLEASANT COMMENTS

- How are you? - Good.

Hi, son.

- Your son is so cute. - Yes, yes. Thank you.

- Hi. - He's okay.

AS A MOTHER OF ONE SON

SHE BECOMES FRIENDLIER TO THE KIDS

That'll be $6.77. Card or cash?

- Cash. - Cash.

You'll give me $10, right?

Will you give me $7?

How are we supposed to know what the customer will give?

I was gonna punch it in. Can you give me $10?

Okay, $10.

That's a new method.

I never knew we could ask in advance.

My goodness.

That's fresh.

- Here's your change, $3.23. - Yes.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

THE RESTAURANT LUNCH SALES WILL BEGIN IN ONE HOUR

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR LUNCH SALES

PREPPING MANILA CLAMS & SNOW CRABS FOR THE DAEGE RAMYEON

AFTER A COUPLE OF THOROUGH WASHES

THE SNOW CRABS ARE CUT INTO PIECES

SMALL ENOUGH TO PUT INTO THE RAMYEON

NOW IT'S TIME TO PREP THE DRIED POLLACK HANGOVER SOUP

STIR-FRY THE INGREDIENTS WITH PERILLA OIL ON LOW HEAT

ADD PLENTY OF WATER AND BRING IT TO A SIMMER

We good?

MR. ZO'S DRIED POLLACK HANGOVER SOUP

IS SLOWLY BECOMING THE TALK OF THE TOWN

CAN HE SATISFY THE CUSTOMERS WITH HIS DEEP FLAVORS AGAIN?

Now that you're here, the atmosphere's totally changed.

What do you mean, "changed"?

Moments ago, Taehyun kept going, "wait!"

That's his method. He did that to me yesterday.

"Wait."

But you know what he punched in?

A whopping $5,300.

- That's him... - For two rolls of kimbap.

NO EXCUSES THERE

That was shocking.

WHILE A RALLY AGAINST MR. CHA GOES ON AT THE COUNTER

A FAMILIAR MALE CUSTOMER ENTERS THE MARKET

- Going to work now? Go working? - Yes.

Ah, go working. Okay.

Good job.

Oh, I saw the... I saw Moving yesterday.

THANKFUL

- Amazing job. Amazing job. - Oh, thank you.

Next. Thank you.

- Welcome. - Thank you for wait...

Oh, you speak Korean?

No, not really.

He's good, but he always says no.

Where are from?

- I'm from here. - Ah, you... Here.

- So, your parents... No? - No.

I'm Filipino.

Your pronunciation is perfect.

- Thank you so much. - Wow.

HYOJOO FINALLY SEES A.J.

A.J.!

Hello.

Good morning.

Are you here to take photos?

- If it's okay. - Yeah.

And on my weekend, I'm a photographer.

Photographer?

- Tomorrow? Please take our pictures. - Okay.

I asked him to do it tomorrow.

AND SO IT BECAME OFFICIAL…

- Good. - Cool.

…AT HYOJOO'S REQUEST

- A commemorative photo taken by A.J. - A photo to remember the moment.

I'm lucky I get to do this as soon as I get here.

Yes, you are.

Insung, look at the camera.

EVERYONE'S IN POSITION TO SHOOT

BUT INSUNG'S LOOKING AWKWARD

I look better from the left. Can't he shoot from that side?

TYPE A

MUNCHING ON SNACKS

TYPE B

THE ATMOSPHERE FEELS TENSE

Act more natural.

- Hey, Kyungho. - Oh, Kyeongrim...

I finally dropped the honorifics.

Calling you casually is making my hands shake.

A few people paid a heavy price for talking casually to him.

BYUNGEUN AND KYEONGRIM'S JOKE LIGHTENS THE MOOD

- Sing me a song, Kyungho. - A song?

- Oh, yeah. Another shot. - One more, one more.

- One more. - One more? Just last one.

- If I sing, we'll all sing together. - Of course.

Let's get the beat going.

One, two, three, four.

California almonds

Nutritious and alkaline

Blue, Blue Diamond

LAUGHTER BLOOMS TO KYUNGHO'S SINGING

Nutty-flavored almonds

Blue, Blue Diamond

Wave to the camera!

LAST WAVE AT THE CAMERA

- Okay! - Yeah, perfect!

A SNAP OF THEIR GOOD TIMES IN THIS PLACE

TAKEN BY A CUSTOMER THEY MET UNEXPECTEDLY

Hey, thank you.

Thank you so much.

Welcome.

Hello. Welcome, sir.

THEY SNAP ONE SHORT MOMENT TO REMEMBER

AND RETURN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE PLACES

- Mmm. Cooking more rice? - Yeah.

How'd you know? Can you smell it?

The smell of rice cooking.

CUSTOMERS BEGIN TO ENTER AS LUNCHTIME APPROACHES

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

People might say I'm boasting, but I'm an artist.

- Is that so? - He draws well.

AND THE REGULARS ARE HERE YET ANOTHER DAY

A PARADE OF CUSTOMERS CONTINUE TO ENTER THE MARKET

- Hello. - Hello, ma'am.

There's a dog over there.

- A dog? - Can't it come in here?

No, I'll watch it from out here.

- Okay. - Okay, okay.

- You go ahead. - Oh, my...

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Take your time, sir.

- Hello. - Hello.

You're changing owners so quickly?

My goodness... I get to take a walk, thanks to you.

DOGS LOVE WALKS

Fine, go ahead. I shall escape this place with you.

HE PLANS TO TAKE A WALK-SLASH-ESCAPE

Hello.

Oh, it's Mr. Cha Taehyun.

Oh, wow! The washing machines are huge here.

Wow, I'm not worried at all, now that we have two aces here with us.

What's your name?

Komei?

HE CHECKS THE COLLAR

Komei?

Am I saying it right?

Komei, Komei!

Komei!

What's over there? What are you munching... Oh, man.

Oh, goodness.

PLOPS DOWN NEXT TO THE DOG

Is something actually there?

What are you looking for?

What's in there?

Oh, my... Oh, look at you!

You're a mess now!

It's all over your nose. My goodness.

Your mom will scold you now.

Komei.

HE QUICKLY RETURNS TO THE MARKET

BEFORE THE DOG GETS TOLD OFF BY HIS MOM

Any problem?

- No problem. - No problem?

Okay.

It's quiet today.

- What? - It's quiet in here today.

Oh, you're right.

- We had a rush of customers this morning. - I see.

- They all seemed to be going on trips. - I'm sure they are.

A lot of families came by to buy some things.

- My dog didn't poop, did he? - What?

- Did he poo? - Oh, no.

But he went there to smell something, so his nose got all scruffy.

That's fine.

THAT WAS A GOOD WALK, SIR

Okay. Goodbye, ma'am.

THE PUPPY CUSTOMER WHO OFFERED MR. CHA A SHORT BREAK LEAVES

MEANWHILE, THE KITCHEN IS HARD AT WORK

WHILE PREPPING FOR LUNCH SALES

- Insung, should I go buy another jug? - Sure, why not?

- Three jugs? - Yeah.

- Have a safe trip, Kyungho. - Yeah, I'll be back.

KYUNGHO IS IN CHARGE OF WATER,

SO HE SETS OFF ALONE TO BUY SOME WATER

Hello, Ryan.

PRACTICING ENGLISH BEFORE HE SETS OFF

HE PUTS THE REFILLABLE JUGS IN THE TRUNK

Refill, please.

AND OFF HE GOES TO THE WATER STORE!

FAREWELL, KIMBAP HELL

I'M FREE!

Turn right in half a mile.

Oh, really?

Okay.

THEN, LET'S TURN RIGHT

LEAVING THE KIMBAP CORNER TO GO BUY WATER

FEELS LIKE A SMALL ESCAPADE

Hello, Ryan.

Nice to meet again.

Nice to see you again.

I wanna refill.

FIRST TIME GOING ALONE

Water, and…

GETTING READY TO CONVERSE IN ENGLISH

…buy the one bottle.

IT'S A 5-MINUTE DRIVE TO THE WATER STORE

Today's not ice cream.

Today is... I don't.

Hello, Ryan.

HE ENTERS THE WATER STORE AFTER HIS FINAL REHEARSAL

- Hello! - Hi.

You get it, girl!

Everyone's like, "why's your cousin bigger than my nephew?"

HELLO…

HELLO……

HELLO………

Oh, he's not Ryan.

HELLO~! BRIAN'S NOT HERE...

- Hello. How are you? - Hi. How are you?

STARTING WITH THE FIRST LINE,

IT'S DIFFERENT FROM WHAT HE'D EXPECTED

- Set those on the platform right there. - Hello. Yeah.

And I will buy one more bottle.

- Buy? Copy. - Thank you.

BUT HE SUCCEEDS IN PURCHASING ANOTHER BOTTLE AS PLANNED

Here.

HANDS IT OVER!

AND TAKES THREE STEPS BACK…

WHILE THE THREE WATER BOTTLES ARE BEING FILLED UP

HE GOES TO PAY FIRST

- It will be $20.76. - Yes.

We already…

Card... We already buy the card.

Yeah. This is for the new bottle.

I'm so sorry. I...

I don't have money now, so…

- Wait a minute, please. I... - Okay.

- I give you. - Okay.

Good luck.

I'm in trouble. But…

HE TURNS AROUND AND GOES BACK TO THE COUNTER…?

We…

We…

- We need water. - Yeah.

So now, two bottles…

- I take out. - Okay.

- And I come back. - Okay.

One bottle price I pay for you.

- Okay. - Okay, thank you.

A BIT BROKEN, BUT HE GOT THE POINT ACROSS!

You know, actually, all three of these bottles...

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Should I put this down?

Should I leave one here?

Okay.

This one... I will be back soon.

- Okay. - Okay, thank you!

HE TAKES TWO WATER BOTTLES BACK TO THE MARKET FOR NOW!

MEANWHILE, AT THE MARKET

MR. CHA IS WORKING THE KIMBAP CORNER IN PLACE OF KYUNGHO

That's right. Gosh, the rice is now…

I almost made a nude kimbap again.

- That's what happens when you don't think. - I know, I wasn't thinking.

You think, "Wait a minute.

I need something black."

Is that how you make nude kimbap?

Yeah, it's the opposite.

But it's my first time making kimbap.

- Is it your first time? - Yeah.

It's my first time too.

I learned to make all kinds of food while doing this.

Exactly.

Oh, gosh. I did it again. Nude kimbap…

You can't lose focus for one second.

- Wow, today is… - It's quite slow.

- It's nice to have another cashier. - Right?

- And she's good. - Yeah.

- You know when the receipt prints out? - Yeah.

Her wrist movement is no joke.

She tears it off at once, so clean.

- Here you are. Thank you so much. - Thank you.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Sesame! - Sesame.

It's $3.99.

$4.99.

$2.99.

- Yigugu. - Yes.

Sagugu. Yigugu.

- Yigugu. - Yigugu.

14.96.

This is the best store.

You looks like an action star.

I mean, the movie star.

You looks like…

Arnold Schwarzenegger.

- Arnold Schwarzenegger. - Yes, exactly. Doesn't he look like him?

- Yes. - Yeah.

"I'll be back."

"I'll be back."

"I'll be back."

Thank you so much.

- Have a good day. - Thanks.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

11:00 A.M.

JUHWAN GETS READY TO SET THE TABLES

WATER IS FREE

LASTLY, HE BRINGS OUT BOWLS FOR THE FOOD

THE KITCHEN IS ALL SET

AS LUNCHTIME APPROACHES,

CUSTOMERS BEGIN TO COME TO THE MARKET

Hello. Welcome.

- Three rolls of kimbap, please. - Okay.

Please wait a little longer.

If you pour it all here, I'll ring it up for you.

- Thank you, sir. Welcome. Next. - Hello.

- Thank you. - Three rolls of kimbap, please.

Three rolls of kimbap? So you have to wait.

- That's okay. - Like five minutes.

- It's fine. - Thank you.

Three kimbaps? Six dollars.

A PILE OF KIMBAP COMES OUT JUST IN TIME

- Excuse me. Sorry. - Sorry.

Excuse me.

THEY RELEASE A BUNCH OF KIMBAP

There's a ton of kimbap!

Everyone, take your kimbap now.

Okay.

LET'S GO GET SOME KIMBAP

KIMBAP IS POPULAR TODAY, AS USUAL

Gosh.

- I made this, everyone. - Wow. Thank you!

- Thank you for the kimbap. - Thank you.

Please enjoy.

- I want three of them. Three of them. - Yes, three? Okay.

$37.36.

That'll be $14.

ALL GONE

Geez. They're all gone already?

- It's sold out again? Wow, seriously. - Yes.

Wow, I'm shocked.

It's all gone.

- What? - The kimbap.

- All of it? - Yeah.

Wow.

DISPIRITED

- Does this make sense? - No way. Should we only sell kimbap?

Can we even say that we've been to the US to others?

It doesn't feel like I'm in San Francisco.

I'm serious.

I think I saw something that said Marina City, but…

I can smell the ocean, but I can't see it.

I see the seagulls, but I can't see the ocean.

I wonder if they're just pet seagulls.

HE'S SUSPICIOUS THAT THEY'RE JUST PET SEAGULLS

I should just pretend I didn't come to the US.

THEY'RE IN THE US BUT THEY'RE NOT

Well, at least you're going to LA today.

- You can say you've been to LA. - Right, I'm going to LA.

Not sure if Kyungho and I will be okay, though.

KYUNGHO ARRIVES AT THE MARKET JUST IN TIME

- Thanks for your hard work. - Hello.

HE HEADS STRAIGHT TO THE RESTAURANT

You're here. Just leave it here. I'll move it.

- Over here? - Yes.

Aren't you selling yet?

I'm all ready. It's not opening time just yet.

Oh, really? Well, I…

- I forgot to bring money for a bottle. - Yeah?

So I need to go back.

I NEED TO GET MONEY FIRST

- Mr. Cha. - Huh?

- Give me some money. - Money?

- Yeah, because… - Why?

We paid in advance, but we needed another bottle.

I thought it'd be deducted from the water card.

But they said I had to pay for the bottle separately.

I couldn't express my thoughts in English…

Can't you put it on credit?

You're not doing this to go out again, are you?

No, I'm not. I was totally flustered because Ryan wasn't there today.

My goodness.

Seriously.

Give me $21.

- Twenty-one dollars? - Yes.

- Hurry up. - Okay.

Taehyun can be quite scary.

Gosh. Why would I go to LA with him?

Kyungho!

Pull yourself together!

- It's a snack. - Hello.

- Hello. - Welcome. Hello.

- How have you been? Hi. - Yes, say "Hi." Say "Good morning."

Say "Hi."

Skye, do something cute.

- Do something cute. - Something cute.

She doesn't do it if we tell her to.

Show me something cute.

- It's $3.99… - She has this cute face.

Whoa, it's expensive. Flex?

They kept buying instant rice, so I'm buying it for them.

- It's so good, so good. - Rice made with this is so different.

Good for her.

- Thank you so much, yeah. - Thank you. Bye.

- Come again! Bye. - Bye.

- Come again. - Bye.

I'LL SHOW YOU SOMETHING CUTE NEXT TIME~

Hello. Welcome!

THE NEXT CUSTOMERS' HANDS ARE FULL

Gee, it's nice to meet you. Are you going camping?

We're going to grill some meat at Monterey Beach.

I'm sorry, but how much is this?

BUT… I DON'T SEE THE PRICE TAG…

I keep…

- This is $55. - It's $55?

- Yeah, it's written right here. - Where?

None of us... I couldn't find it.

- I didn't see it either. - $55.

I can see it now that I've been working here for three days.

- You're amazing. - Wow, you're so reliable.

- It's $13.42. - Goodness.

The cashiers are so reliable. Everything is just perfect today.

The kimbap-makers are perfect too.

IS PERFECT

One! Two!

Even our restaurant workers are perfect.

We've finally found our places after three days.

- I know. - Let's make the rest of these.

Hello.

MEANWHILE, KYUNGHO IS RETURNING WITH THE LAST WATER BOTTLE

- Hello. Hello. - Hello.

HE LOOKS LIGHT ON HIS FEET

Hey. You're back.

Yeah. It was pretty embarrassing.

- Leave it there and I'll take care of it. - Over here?

KYUNGHO'S MISSION TO GO GET WATER IS ALL CLEARED!

LUNCH SALES BEGIN

A COUPLE…

You can just put it there.

…APPROACHES THE RESTAURANT

Hello. You can sit here.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

TODAY'S FIRST LUNCH CUSTOMERS

Oh, my. It's so nice.

THE RESTAURANT LOOKS MUCH NICER NOW…

- Would you like to order? - Yes, sure.

- One daege ramyeon. - The daege ramyeon is a bit spicy.

It can't be spicy.

- I'll make it less spicy. - He can make it less spicy.

- Yes, please. - Two bowls of daege ramyeon?

- The same for him. Okay. - Two bowls of daege ramyeon.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FOOD

HE STARTS COOKING AS SOON AS THE ORDER COMES IN

HE POURS WATER ON THE INGREDIENTS

HE HAD PREPARED BEFOREHAND

TURN ON THE STOVE AND IT'S ALL READY

WHILE THEY WAIT FOR THEIR RAMYEON

SOMETHING CATCHES THEIR EYES

LOOKS AROUND

THE MARKET HAS CHANGED AND IS FULL OF STRANGERS

- It's totally changed. - What?

That woman over there.

She looks like Bongseok's wife.

She looks like Bongseok's wife.

- That woman. - Who?

ACTUALLY, I'M BONGSEOK'S MOM…

She's so pretty. Everyone here is.

It must be a one-day event.

- They must be volunteers. - Yeah.

WITHIN THE MYSTERIOUS VOLUNTEERING EVENT…

…ONE PERSON HAS CAUGHT HER EYE

A SUSPICIOUSLY HANDSOME CHEF

- What's your name, Chef? - Me? I'm Zo Insung.

- I'm Zo Insung. Yes. - Zo Insung?

ZO INSUNG…?

Zo Insung has been an entertainer for a long time.

- No. He said "Oh." - What?

- He said "Zo". - Zo Insung?

- Zo Insung? - Yes, ma'am.

ZO INSUNG, NOT OH INSUNG?

Does that mean he's the actor, Zo Insung? He must be.

- Yes, that's me. - See? He said he is.

Wow, seriously.

IMPRESSED

Wow. He's so handsome.

Wow, I can't believe I'm looking at the actor, Zo Insung.

HE IS THE SPECIAL CHEF AT OUR MARKET

I GUESS YOU CALL THAT HANDSOME…

Thank you so much.

Thank you. Bye-bye.

A BABY CUSTOMER TODDLES IN

Oh, my goodness. Hello.

HE HEADS TO THE RESTAURANT IN HIS DAD'S ARMS

Please have a seat.

Welcome.

Hello.

How adorable. You're smiling.

He's smiling at the pretty lady.

Thank you for smiling at me.

Here, please take a seat.

How old is he?

- He just turned one. - He just turned one?

Want to come to Auntie?

Want to come? Oh, really?

That was fast.

- He's heavy, isn't he? - Yes.

I'M NOT HEAVY…

- What's his name? - Ian.

- Son Ian. - Ian?

Ian.

- What's this? - He likes her.

Hi. Did you laugh? Look at you smile!

AFTER HANGING OUT WITH AUNTIE HYOJOO

Mommy and Daddy.

- Aren't you a happy little boy? - So adorable.

Look at you keep smiling!

What would you like? We have ramyeon and dried pollack hangover soup.

- One each, please. - One each?

One ramyeon and dried pollack hangover soup.

What's Ian having? Did you bring something for him?

- Just plain rice. - Rice? We have seaweed. You want some?

- Yes, that'd be great. - Rice and seaweed? All right.

THANK YOU, AUNTIE HYOJOO

CHEF ZO BEGINS TO PREPARE RAMYEON

AS SOON AS THE ORDER COMES IN

FIRST TABLE'S RAMYEON FINISHES COOKING FIRST

QUICKLY POURS RAMYEON OVER TO ANOTHER BOWL

JUHWAN ADDS ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SCALLION

- Here's your ramyeon. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Enjoy.

Who are you? What's your name?

I'm Han Hyojoo.

- Han Hyojoo? - Yes.

- Are you really Han Hyojoo? - Yes.

- You're so pretty. My goodness. - Do you know me?

- Of course, I know you and Zo Insung. - Really?

Enjoy.

It's delicious.

It's good.

SATISFIED

- We need to add scallion. - Okay.

INSUNG IS MAKING FOOD FOR THE SECOND TABLE

TAKES OUT AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF RADISH AND DRIED POLLACK

POURS A LADLE-FULL OF BROTH

PINCHES A HANDFUL OF SOYBEAN SPROUTS

AND FILLS UP THE POT

ADDS TOFU AS THE FINAL TOUCH

ONCE IT STARTS BOILING, IT'S DONE

- Hello. - Hello.

KYEONGRIM IS DOING GREAT AT THE COUNTER

- Three. - I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this.

- I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this. - What is it?

- I still listen to that song. - "Illusion"?

- Fall in love with me - Oh, yeah!

- Everyone fall for me - Everyone fall for me

Fall for my charms

How amazing…

- Now that's a well-grown adult. - I heartily agree.

- Is she your daughter? - Yes.

You're so hip today, ma'am.

- $1.99 times two. - Denim on denim is hard to pull off.

- Really? - Of course.

- Here you go. Thank you. - Thank you.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

KIMBAP WARRIOR IS BACK IN POSITION

Are you working hard?

Yes.

KIMBAP-MAKERS RETURN

- Kimbap morning. - Kimbap morning?

- Gosh, kimbap. - Goodness.

They sell so well.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Is everything okay? - Yes.

THEY'RE AT IT AGAIN

I'm always watching you.

I heard you're going to LA today.

- No, I can't. - You can't?

You see, my partner…

is a bit lacking.

Is there a problem with your partner?

There was a happening where he just bought water and came back.

I heard.

But think about how upset he must've been.

- I think he's better now. - Really?

It'd be weird if he's better already.

I heard your partner is younger than you.

- Really? - Take good care of him.

- Yes, sir. - Okay.

LOL, TAKE CARE OF HIM

- Do you like draft beer? - Of course, I do.

- Really? - Yes.

- What are you doing tonight? - Tonight?

Nothing special.

- Do you want to go to LA with me? - Should I?

WANT TO DRINK BEER IN LA?

- Are you sure? - I booked a place we can stay.

- Really? Thank you. - Sure.

Where should I put the ramyeon?

- We're going to share. - Okay.

- Thank you. - Here you go.

WOW!

Thank you.

I'll give you two plates so you can share.

I'll give you food for the baby.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

How old is your baby?

He's over a year old? He's off formula then?

He eats baby food now.

- Say hello. - I see.

- He's the handsome uncle. - You like him, don't you?

- He's in a good mood. - Goodness.

Mommy can't eat.

No, it's okay.

The baby's food is…

- Ian. - Does he eat a lot?

- He does, right? - Yes, he does.

He rejected my hand.

TAEHYUN LETS THEM EAT COMFORTABLY

- Hey. - Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

What?

A VETERAN AT BABYSITTING

He looks just like daddy when he smiles.

Seriously.

IAN HAS FUN WITH TAEHYUN DESPITE SEEING HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME

CUSTOMERS ENJOY LUNCH, THANKS TO HIS BABYSITTING

- It's really good. - Thank you.

Please put it here.

HYOJOO & JUHWAN ARE MAKING IAN'S LUNCH

- Thank you, chef. - No problem.

A special bowl for the baby.

- Ta-da. - I've been so curious about that.

- Isn't it so cute? - It's amazing.

Thank you.

Here.

LOL, IAN IS HAVING TOO MUCH FUN TO EAT

Hurry up and eat before the baby cries.

SLURPS DAEGE RAMYEON FIRST

DELICIOUS!

PUTS HIS HEAD INTO THE KOREAN DISH WHILE THE BABY IS AWAY

A BITE OF HANGOVER SOUP

- Tastes so clean. - Yeah.

RIGHT

When it's not spicy…

GLANCING

IAN

- Ian is the luckiest of us all. - I know.

Han Hyojoo hung out with him.

I know, right?

- He gets to play with Uncle Cha Taehyun. - Right.

He's so cute.

Look at you. Hey!

HE'S MEETING UNCLE BYUNGEUN AND UNCLE KYUNGHO TOO

IAN TAKES A TOUR AROUND THE MARKET WITH MR. CHA

I can't believe how gentle you are, Ian.

Take a look at this.

One, two… boom!

AND EXPERIENCES HIS FIRST BOXING ARCADE

One, two… boom.

Are you having fun?

TAEHYUN AND IAN BOTH HAVE FUN

Gosh, look how strong you are.

BRIEFLY QUIET AT THE COUNTER

Enjoy.

My Korean name is Kyeongrim.

- Really? - Yes.

I need to make sure our name is never put to shame.

Kyeongrim. Enjoy your lunch while someone babysits your baby.

It's important to eat quickly when you have free time.

I'll watch him too, so eat up.

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE BABY AND ENJOY

Let's see.

MR. ZO SITS AT THE NEXT TABLE

I tried to make it less spicy.

I've seen you in so many things, Insung.

I see.

I watched a lot. But I don't remember all of them.

It's been a long while since I left Korea.

How long has it been?

- It's been 45 years. - Wow, you came so long ago.

I came in 1978.

- In 1978? - Early immigrants.

I SEE

Did you move to this area when you first immigrated?

Or did you live somewhere else?

- I went to LA first. - I see.

I moved here after two or three years.

- I see. - It's been a long time.

- He was a professor. He's retired now. - I see.

I'm a recently retired nurse.

I see. Thank you for your effort.

We're writers now.

- He's a poet. - Really?

I'm an essayist of the Korean Writers Association.

- I see. - An essayist.

- Really? - I wrote four essay collections.

He wrote two poetry books.

- Really? - He published them.

Poet Lee Byeongho. Look it up online.

And I'm Essayist Jeong Soonok.

I think this neighborhood is great.

- It's really nice. - Yes.

- It's nice. - Yes.

The weather is just perfect. I came back from Korea recently.

- The heat wave. - It's unbelievable.

But it's strange.

Korea may have hotter weather, but I don't know why I love Korea so much.

That's just something in me.

The life here is nice and convenient.

But I always think of Korea.

I've lived here all my life, but I'm Korean.

Motherland is a strange thing.

It's really strange.

I love Korea.

If I lived in Korea all my life, I wouldn't be able to live here.

- Let me take him. - Yes, that's right.

Come here, sweetie. So adorable.

Onto the next person, huh?

- Here. - Here's Kyeongrim, your next sitter.

- What a relief. - I know, right?

I KNOW, RIGHT

Let's look in the mirror.

You're so cute.

My gosh, you're so adorable!

- Right. - That's life.

She lived here for a long time, but she still loves Korea the most.

They're both writers.

They write books.

Wow.

- Korean Writers Association. - I'm sorry we didn't recognize you.

No need to be. We're unknown writers.

We're not famous.

He can speak Korean.

You should reflect on what happened today and write an essay.

Can I write about this?

- Of course. - We don't mind.

- It's what you experienced. - But you have to make it good.

He's Zo Insung.

- I'm Cha Taehyun. - And Hyojoo.

- And Hyojoo. - Cha Taehyun.

CHA TAEHYUN…?

- Cha Taehyun? - Yes.

You didn't recognize me?

You're Cha Taehyun?

You didn't recognize me?

You're Cha Taehyun?

Oh, my, my. You're really Cha Taehyun?

Are you doing this on purpose?

- Well, I'm... - I didn't recognize you. Wow.

Park Byungeun.

Park Byungeun.

She doesn't know. She doesn't know Park Byungeun.

Yes, I do.

She's not even... She's not even interested!

She doesn't know Byungeun!

Yes, I do.

- She doesn't know him. - I know she doesn't.

- Han Hyojoo. - Han Hyojoo.

SHE RUSHES TO WRITE DOWN WHOM SHE MET TODAY

I can really write about this, huh?

You'll be in my essay.

You have to be in my fifth essay collection.

LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!

Let's sit here now, Ian.

IAN GETS READY TO EAT

SITS DOWN

Gosh, Ian.

Ian, who told you to be so adorable? Smile.

KYEONGRIM LEAVES

- Thank you. - Enjoy.

IAN BEGINS TO EAT LUNCH

I think he likes it.

- She doesn't know. - Open up.

EATS WHAT MOMMY FEEDS HIM

YUM

EATS WHAT DADDY FEEDS HIM

AND OPENS UP

THIS FOODIE BABY EATS EVERYTHING HE'S FED!

Is it good?

YUM

YUM-YUM

YUM-YUM-YUM

DOESN'T KNOW WHEN TO STOP EATING

He must really like this radish.

This radish.

I'm glad you like it.

Ian loves it.

I'M GLAD YOU LIKE IT

I'm glad.

IT TASTES GOOD

- Sushi? - Yes, sushi.

JUST THEN, ONE MAN ENTERS THE MARKET

HEADS STRAIGHT TO THE RESTAURANT…

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello, sir.

Hello, sir.

HELLO

Long time, no see.

Hello.

- Hello. - He says hi the Korean way.

- Hello. - Wow.

KOREAN-STYLE DEEP BOWS

He works at a supermarket nearby.

THE MAN WORKS AT A SUPERMARKET NEARBY

- I remember now, you... - Yeah, I retired last year.

He must have a lot of Korean friends. How does he know how to bow?

- Goodbye, then. - Okay.

- Thank you. - He's leaving.

Okay.

THE ELDER-RESPECTING MAN LEAVES

THE FIRST TABLE FINISHES WITH THEIR MEAL

We had such a good meal.

SHE GOES TO GET GROCERIES

- I hope you finish up well. - Thank you.

I hope you become great entertainers.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you.

THE MAN FROM TABLE ONE LEAVES WITH COMPLIMENTS

IAN'S FAMILY IS DONE WITH THEIR MEAL TOO

- Thank you. - Thank you.

THANK YOU FOR THE MEAL

Bye!

- Goodbye. - Thank you for coming.

GOODBYE, IAN

1.99.

THE CASHIER IS STILL HARD AT WORK

8.01. Thank you.

- Have a great lunch. - Yeah.

- Yeah, that's my lunch. Yeah. - Is it for your lunch? Okay, thank you.

It would've been a disaster if it weren't for Kyeongrim.

- With both Hyojoo and Kyeongrim here... - Indeed.

- We're practically invincible. - Exactly.

Give one to Kyeongrim.

Oh, my!

DELIVERY WELL RECEIVED

- It's from Kyungho. - He made it himself?

Yes, he juiced it himself.

Oh, whoa!

ORANGE JUICE LOADED WITH LOVE

Wow, look at the time.

We should get going.

Mr. Cha.

MR. CHA COMES IN JUST IN TIME

What time are you letting us go?

What time was your flight?

- The flight itself is at 8:20 p.m. - So it's a 8:20 p.m. domestic flight.

- So, get there by 7:00 p.m. - That works too, but...

It's a two hour drive to the airport, so you can leave at 5:00 p.m.

First, we need to go and plan things out.

- Stuff like that… - I got it.

- You can leave between 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. - Okay.

MR. CHA WAS JUST TEASING KYUNGHO

Byungeun, we're leaving between 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.

LEAVING TIME CONFIRMED

- How's your mood? Yes. - Now?

A bit happy.

And yet, you didn't want to go yesterday.

No, I'm just a bit happy.

LA BUSINESS TRIP OF EXCITEMENT

I always figure out who's up there…

LOOKING AROUND

HE SCANS THE WHOLE MARKET AS HE ENTERS

Yeah, hi.

Fresh greens like dill here? Or greens?

Drink?

- Excuse me. - Do you have fresh greens like dill here

or onions... Greens?

Do we sell dill?

The American... You know, the vegetable-like greens.

No idea.

- What is it in Korean? - It's a vegetable.

It's just "dill." It has no Korean name.

- The vegetables are... - This is the vegetable section. It's all.

- Very small. - Yeah.

So we have onion.

- No onion, no onion. - Just dill?

What are you doing?

- How about lettuce? - Stop trying to sell things!

- How about... - Well, because my mother-in-law,

she sent me for dill.

- Dill? Just dill? - Yeah, just dill.

Okay, let's make a "dill." How about…

HIS KIND OF HUMOR

- …carrot! - Carrot!

- How about... - Health, health.

How about... How'd you say radish in English?

- It's okay. We have lots of this. - Ginger. It's good for your health.

- It's very good... Okay. - We have lots of ginger.

- Thank you very much. - I'm so sorry.

THOUGH HE DIDN'T GET HIS DILL

- Have a nice day. - Bye.

You too. Thank you.

HE LEAVES CHEERFULLY

Well, this is…

I might even...

- I could even go for a short trip. - What nonsense is that?

- I mean, you're so reliable. - No way, sir.

- I'm so pleased. - I can't call Mr. Kim, can I?

SIMPLY HAPPY

Welcome.

MEANWHILE, NEW CUSTOMERS ENTER THE RESTAURANT

CUSTOMERS CONSISTING OF A FATHER AND HIS TWO DAUGHTERS

One spicy ramyeon.

One regular ramyeon.

- Regular ramyeon? - Yes.

Ah, okay, okay.

- Hi. - Hello, sir.

TWO DAEGE RAMYEON 1 SPICY, 1 MILD

How do we make it mild? Add less soup powder?

Yeah, add less soup powder.

About 80%... You wanna try, Byungeun?

- What? - You wanna try?

Look at you come in.

- Why? - Put these gloves on.

Your gloves.

(WEAR YOUR GLOVES}

Oh, my.

THE COOKING OFFICIALLY BEGINS

By the way, Byungeun.

If you add seafood, it drinks up more moisture than usual.

These ingredients... They soak up the moisture.

TIPS FROM THE DAEGE RAMYEON MASTER

INSUNG IS IN CHARGE OF THE SPICY ONE

THE NOODLES ARE ADDED IN THE SAME AS USUAL

ADD BEAN SPROUTS TO NEUTRALIZE THE SPICINESS

MY FIRST RAMYEON

- We just need… - Okay.

What is that?

It's a dirty teeth.

- Dirty teeth? - Yeah, you have to clean it.

- You have to clean it. - I have to clean it? How?

I just draw another one?

Yep! And make a new one and turn it and pretend that you cleaned it.

THE OLDER SISTER TRIES HER BEST TO DO WHAT HER SISTER REQUESTS

They're all clean. It looks really bad, though.

Clean them again.

Now it's clean.

Oh, no! That person turned into a zombie!

Which teeth do you want him to be?

I think I'll take the braces.

- "Bwaces?" - Yep, braces.

- "Bwates." - Braces.

Okay. Thank you.

- Thank you. Bye! - Goodbye.

It was nice meeting you.

THE STAFF SAY FAREWELL TO THE CUSTOMERS

What did they say?

They just, "goodbye" and, "thank you."

Dad, it's not a big deal.

- You're the one that... - You're the one that…

You're so red.

GLARE

I'm not even red, though.

- The first time, you were. - The first time, I was.

The first time, I was excited.

HEHE, FEELING SHY

THE FATHER-DAUGHTER RAMYEON IS READY TO BE SERVED

- Which is mild? - This one.

- That's for the kid. - Okay.

THE DAUGHTER'S MILDER RAMYEON IS SERVED FIRST

- Excuse me. For you. - Thank you, sir.

Please enjoy, sir.

DAD'S RAMYEON IS HERE TOO

This is the spicy one, right?

Oh, yes.

It... It's spicy.

You, it's not spicy.

Well, please enjoy your meal.

SLURPS

Is this okay?

BIG BITE

- Try to eat the rice and seaweed. - Lexi.

Here is her fork and spoon, I think.

MUNCHING ON THE SEAWEED FIRST

Here.

"THAT'S TOO SALTY, DEAR…"

DAD BEGINS WRAPPING THE RICE IN SEAWEED

- I picked some up with... - Use the spoon.

Can I have soy sauce?

FLUSTERED

Dad, I'll ask.

And napkin.

Excuse me!

- Excuse me! - Yeah?

- Can we have soy sauce and napkins? - Oh, okay.

Here you go, miss.

Here you go, sir.

THE EFFECTIVE "EXCUSE ME"!

So why can you speak Korean?

- Why? - Why?

You like the Korean culture?

Or... So, that?

So, you hear the K-pop and you watch the K-drama…

- So, that's why you can speak Korean? - Yeah, and I wanna travel a lot.

So, you studied it by yourself?

- Well, awesome. - From those TV shows.

Yeah, awesome, awesome.

- Do you know EXO? - "XO"?

The K-pop artist, EXO.

- Oh, yeah! - EXO!

- Very close with him. - Whoa…

Really?

- For real? - He's really, really close.

- Very close friends. - We are friends with D.O.

Our movie just got released.

I must have a photo of him and I together.

WHERE ARE THOSE PICTURES I TOOK WITH KYUNGSOO…?

- Gosh, you're excited. - Oh, wow!

"Oh, wow!"

Oh, wow!

JAW DROP

- It's me and Kyungsoo. - No way!

Oh, yeah.

She's so surprised!

I only have one photo.

- We are D.O.'s friends! - Yeah.

Who else is famous?

They know K-pop idols.

Really?

What's this?

MR. ZO QUIETLY APPROACHES

I'm just a part-timer…

OH, MY! THERE'S KYUNGSOO AGAIN…

I should have a photo with him too.

- You're his fan, huh? - Yeah, his fan.

MR. ZO IS NOTHING BUT "KYUNGSOO'S FRIEND" NOW

You're saying it's worth it though, right?

It's worth it. So worth it.

- Dad, you watched My Name, right? - Well, the first…

One of the guys here is in it.

Dad, over there.

The guy working at the counter... That's him.

- Oh, really? - Yeah, that's him.

MY NAME'S YOON DONGHOON, ON CASHIER DUTY IN THE US

Hold up. I'm gonna call Mom.

Insung, you know, in the morning…

Mom, a guy from The Interest of Love is here.

- And My... - And My Name.

I'm not even joking.

NEXT TO THE ELDEST WHO'S BRAGGING TO HER MOM

- You're good? - Okay, bye.

Can you finish it?

No, I can't finish that. That's too much.

POUTS

SIGHS

I'm not gonna eat it. That's too much.

SHE'S DOING HER BEST TO EAT UP THOUGH SHE'S FULL

You don't… have to eat… it all.

Oh, that's okay. I'm good.

I... Disrespectful. Like I didn't enjoy it.

Or…

It wasn't delicious or it wasn't good.

I feel disrespectful. Like, not kind.

No. Totally it's okay.

You don't have to eat all. Really.

I mean it.

- All right, stop. - Yes, really, really.

- Just don't eat all, okay? - Okay.

- Are you done eating? You eat all? - Yes.

Thank you so much.

- Gamsahamnida. - Gamsahamnida.

THEY END THEIR MEAL WITHOUT GETTING TOO FULL

- Bye. - Have a good day.

- Kyungho! - Yes?

Byungeun! Get ready to go.

We have to pay a visit to LA, Kyeongrim.

- To buy a rice cooker? No way! - Yes.

I was expecting to get chatty and dancing during "break-dance-time."

- You won't be here today? - We're returning tomorrow.

- You'll be here tomorrow? - I'll be here.

- Have a safe trip. - We will.

Good work, Kyeongrim.

- Bye... Yes, we have to go. - Oh, you're leaving now?

You did so well, Hyojoo.

A HUG OF CAMARADERIE

Great work, Kyungho. I wanted to try your sikhye.

- Next... - I'll send it.

- You're going too, right? - Yeah, we're going together.

You did great the past few days.

- Have a safe trip. - Yes.

I'm worried.

- I know. I'm worried too. - We're off!

We're here, at "Los An-geles."

A PRISON BREAK FROM THE MARKET

I can't believe we came to LA to buy raw sugar and a rice cooker.

Oh, wow. We must be the world's first to do this.

What is this?

I mean, how can this happen?

AN ACCIDENT OCCURS AS SOON AS THEY LAND?

We just arrived in LA.

Goodness, what a tough journey.

Is sikhye supposed to be this hard to make?

THIS IS ALL FOR SIKHYE

THE WORKER DUO'S KERFUFFLE OF AN LA BUSINESS TRIP

Gosh, this sure isn't easy.

- Great work, all! - Good job, Hyojoo.

MEANWHILE, AT THE MARKET

- This is my last day here. - I know.

Let's eat out for this occasion!

- Hooray! - Woo-hoo!

- Now this is a city. - This place is really nice.

THEY TRAVEL TO A TOWN THAT SCREAMS AMERICA

- Great job. - Good work.

TO SHAKE OFF THEIR SWEAT AND TOIL

I'll be off.

Hang in there for a bit more.

THE MOVING COUPLE PART WAYS HERE

- Gosh, I feel a bit weird. - Of course.

- Bye, Hyojoo! - Bye!

- I thought she was our customer! - Oh, my! Ajoong is here!

- Hello. - You came.

Our outstanding agent is here.

Hey, Agent Kim! We don't have time for this.

- We need to get rolling. - Come on.

I can't believe I'm doing this less than 30 minutes into my arrival.

Kimbap-maker, get it together! We don't have time for this.

The kimbap is too fat!

It's nothing serious. Don't be surprised.

IT'S JUST ANOTHER HECTIC DAY

Finish up that roll. Then, to the counter!

- Already? - Counter duty.

Oh, you're here.

- I'll teach you one by one. - Okay.

THIS NEWBIE HAS ENTERED THE BATTLEGROUND OF VETERANS

Oh, my, my... That's wrong.

- I'm so sorry. She's intern. - That's okay.

AJOONG'S TOUGH SALES JOURNEY BEGINS NOW

Translated by Jisu Park, Tiffany Hwang, Jea Heon Chung