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(10th year anniversary special, 3 Meals a Day Light)

I think the season has changed.

(The final journey on '3 Meals A Day Light')

(Mount Jiri)

(Once they walk up the green stairs)

(The house is located high up there)

This is amazing.

(This place is cozy as there are mountains around them)

(When Chef Cha starts to make kimchi)

(Haejin from the Equipment Team starts cooking too)

(With precise calculations and detailed simulation)

(Pushing it to one side)

(Water gushing out)

Isn't this so convenient?

Only the original will get that angle.

You need someone from the headquarters.

Why did you soak that in vinegar?

(The reason you need someone from headquarters)

What should I do?

But this...

(He quickly tries his pickled salad)

I'm hungry.

(Chef Cha's cooking show continues)

(Sweet jjajang that was left to simmer until it becomes thick)

(Chef Cha cooks this food that they usually have at restaurants)

(Mount Jiri's must-have menu, black pork belly)

(Grill meat until golden brown with grilled ripe kimchi)

Yum.

This tastes like the one we have at Chinese restaurants.

(After feeling amazed, he takes a bite)

(The meal where they were taken by the food is over)

(They wrap up their day by planning for tomorrow)

(Magnificent sun of Mount Jiri has begun to rise)

(Refreshing morning air with a strong touch from Mother Nature)

(Fresh morning that awakens residents of the mountain forest)

(Their second day in Mouth Jiri has begun)

(Haejin who is a morning person is already busy)

(He starts his day with familiar clothes)

(Good morning)

(He does simple stretching to warm up before running)

(He fills his stomach with apples that are in season before running)

(The path that goes downhill from home is as long as 1km)

(He has begun his journey to find a path to walk at)

(One fruit tree has gotten Haejin's attention)

Look at this.

It's an apple tree.

It's beautiful.

It's a good morning.

(Today's course is a path that runs by the stream)

(After running down this road for some time)

(He arrives at a bridge that crosses clear water)

(Haejin begins his day with refreshing energy)

My goodness.

Wonderful.

It's perfect to run now as the weather is better.

Woah.

The air is amazing.

(He wraps up his running by lying down on the bridge)

(Seungwon is awake)

Did you run for 5km as usual?

Today, I ran for 6.7km.

(Haejin is back out after changing out of his wet running clothes)

(He washes his running clothes right away)

(He covers the clothes in this familiar green soap)

(He turns it around and covers it in soap)

(Washing by hand lets you wash your clothes til you're satisfied)

(Laundry is now part of his morning routine)

(He is done washing after squeezing his clothes out)

Is there a place for me to hang my clothes?

(There's no place to hang clothes at this yard)

(After looking around the yard)

(He takes a cord)

(And a nipper as well)

(He goes towards the trees)

(The trees are located perfect for him to hang his clothes at)

(He ties the rope to be taut between these two trees)

(The natural dryer is ready)

(Today, they will head out early to go to the 5-day market)

(They are ready to go to town)

You're done running?

- What? - You ran?

Of course.

You're so determined.

Are we going to the market now?

Yes, we should.

Let's have tasty food there.

(They plan to have a simple breakfast there too)

We're going out again.

You look like a genius today.

I have to be dandy.

We're going to get our groceries, anyway.

- Is this a good place to run? - It's amazing.

It's even better as the weather is cooler now.

Yes, it's not bad to go running now.

We can find noodles at the market.

(They are craving food from the market)

They serve the noodles in an anchovy broth

with minced seasoning sauce for us to scoop.

That is tasty and refreshing.

This is just wonderful.

(After driving between the green paddy fields)

We're almost there.

(They have arrived at the 5-day market)

- This is the place? - Traditional market.

(Traditional 5-day market that is frequented by local residents)

(Fresh ingredients that are found at the base of Mount Jiri)

(There are many types of hot street food too)

That puffed rice looks good too.

We can buy those on our way back.

Here it is. This is it.

(Freshly fried doughnuts that are definitely tasty)

Let's buy those on our way back.

(They have 2 things to buy before leaving the market)

Look at all those elastic bands they're selling.

(There are always fun things to see at the market)

We can find that everywhere.

(They also see the must-have item back on Chuja Island)

Wait.

We need to buy these later.

- Yellow corbina. - We need them?

We should grill them.

(They look around while deciding what they need to buy)

Why don't I see any places selling noodles?

(They want to eat first)

Wouldn't it be perfect if we find a place to eat noodles?

We can just slurp them in.

That won't be filling for long and is perfect as lunch.

(It's been a long time since they chose to have the same dish)

The sesame leaves look good.

Do you want to buy some pegs?

Let's buy one here.

(They will buy pegs for Haejin to hang his laundry)

- This looks good. - Let's buy this.

Put that in my bag.

(He puts it in the bag that he is carrying)

(He bought the yellow corbina that they saw earlier)

We'll have five of those.

(He bought five fish considering the guest who is coming too)

That's for $30? Okay.

We will grill them.

- Have a nice day. - Goodbye.

Shall we have barley rice instead?

Barley rice?

That sounds good.

Yes, let's eat that.

(They follow the arrow as they look around)

(They found the barley rice restaurant with a long history)

Hello.

(This is the restaurant that is frequented by locals)

(Hot whole barley rice is mixed with white rice)

(The main dish is bibimbap and you can choose what veggie to add)

(Here, they serve spicy gangdoenjang)

(And doenjang jjigae that is filled with lots of tofu)

There are various ingredients.

Squash.

Where is the squash?

I need those.

I have to add squash.

- This is a lot. - Yes, you're right.

(He takes various vegetables and the last is seasoned radish)

(Perfect meal that comes with Haejin's favorite crunchy chili)

(Scoop the usual breakfast food, doenjang jjigae too)

(Customized by Seungwon)

(Customized by Haejin)

(The filling breakfast is ready)

- Come here. - Let's eat.

Let's eat this.

(After mixing the rice with one spoon of gangdoenjang)

(He takes one big mouthful)

Yum.

Isn't it good? I can tell that this is good.

The side dishes are seasoned well.

Even the stew is delicious. Try this.

(Haejin's bibimbap that he added lots of gochujang to)

Yum.

This is tasty. It's delicious.

(They surprisingly found a delicious restaurant)

You should add sesame oil and mix them well.

Yes, please give us some.

It's on your table.

(Pouring savory sesame oil)

This is tasty.

(He decides to get more before he finishes his food)

This is the original barley rice.

(Crunchy beansprouts)

(And seasoned julienned radish)

- The stew is tasty too. - I told you so.

(They focus on barley rice in silence)

This is very tasty.

This is wonderful.

(The savory doenjang jjigae is a gourmet dish)

You should have sungnyung. Scorched rice!

Yes, please give us some.

Thank you.

(They always have sungnyung as their dessert)

We always eat scorched rice in the morning.

We might not cook rice but always have scorched rice.

This combination is familiar.

(Their favorite breakfast, scorched rice and doenjang jjigae)

This is tasty.

(They had a satisfying meal at a restaurant they just found)

That was a good meal.

(Now, it's time to go to the snack place)

Hello.

(They visit the twisted doughnut place that they saw earlier)

Do you have twisted doughnuts?

(Haejin buys a lot)

Yes, we need to buy that much to share.

(He is generous enough to buy for the staff too)

(They buy one small bag of puffed rice)

We bought a lot.

That was great. We had an amazing meal.

We made the right decision.

Did she say that she made her own soybean paste?

The doenjang was amazing.

(The 3 Meals House is empty)

(Someone is approaching from far away)

(This unfamiliar person)

(takes a turn at the corner and heads to the empty house)

(This man who just entered the yard)

Ha...

Gosh.

(He seems very nervous)

(He walks cautiously like a cat at this unfamiliar place)

(He places his things on the porch)

(After finding the courage to take a couple of steps)

(He leans on the pillar)

(This person who doesn't know what to do as he's nervous)

(Fourth guest on this show, Uhm Taegoo)

(Eyes full of charisma)

(and a deep voice)

(An actor who leaves us with a strong impression)

(Uhm Taegoo, the soldier on 'A Taxi Driver')

(However)

Wait. What should I do?

(In reality)

(He is widely known to be an introvert)

(From the first time we met him)

(Giggling)

(He forces himself to laugh to hide his anxiety)

You'll see a beautiful view when you sit at the house.

Take this time to rest well.

(Producer Na says that to calm Taegoo down)

Thank you.

(Staring far)

(Looks like those words were not effective)

(He is relying on both of his knees)

(as he gets taken away)

Why? What is on your mind?

It's just that you keep on filming me...

This is our job. We can't stop doing this.

You have to accept that.

(An actor who feels shy around cameras)

I don't know what I should do.

Shall I look around?

No.

(He decided to take a tour around the house)

(He checks out the area behind the house too)

(And the storeroom too)

What should I talk about? I'm in trouble.

(His concern gets deeper)

(He tries to look inside the house)

(Peeking)

I see.

(He closes the doors again after saying one phrase)

(He goes back to his comfort zone after looking around)

(Only the sound of grass bugs fills this area)

- When they arrive, - Okay.

you can just stay seated.

Who do you think will be more excited to welcome you?

Oh...

(Gulping)

Firstly, I haven't met Haejin in a very long time.

I think

he will be quite surprised.

You look pale. You are okay,

aren't you?

I...

Are you 100%?

I...Well...I'm fine.

(His hands tell us that he is not okay at all)

I was pretending to be fine

and I think I'm better.

Yes.

(While the secret guest pretends to be fine)

(the residents have arrived at the village)

(They have no idea what is happening right now)

(They are happy to be home after enjoying good food)

Wait. What is that? I think...

(Peeking)

I think someone is here.

(He can't open the door)

I think someone is here. He is over there.

Yes, someone is here.

(Taegoo stands up upon hearing the sound of a car)

Isn't that Uhm Taegoo? It's Taegoo!

- Taegoo? - Yes.

- Oh. - Taegoo is here.

(Seungwon and Taegoo filmed 'Night in Paradise' together)

(Haejin and Taegoo filmed 'A Taxi Driver' together)

Taegoo.

Taegoo.

Oh!

Taegoo, take this. Come here.

(He runs to receive great treatment as a guest)

- Taegoo. - Taegoo.

Nice to see you.

(Haejin and Taegoo haven't met for a long time)

- Taegoo. - Seungwon.

You came so early. It's only 10...11AM.

I have to go to the washroom.

How did you know that it was me?

- I'm glad you're here. - Thank you.

(Seungwon and Taegoo greet one another warmly)

- Take these over there. - Okay.

(He is fidgeting as there are more things to carry)

Hold on...

(He carefully places twisted doughnuts on the porch)

(And runs to get more things)

- Here. - Okay.

- Just take these. - Okay.

It's Taegoo.

- Aren't you happy to see him? - I met him recently.

(Taegoo is much calmer now as they have arrived)

I'm glad you're here, Taegoo.

- Taegoo. - Yes.

Are those your things?

- Yes. - Follow me.

(The owner helps his guest to check in first)

(He opens the door, which Taegoo peeked from, widely)

Thank you.

(Seungwon guides him to his room)

- This is your room. - Okay.

- Put your things here. - Okay.

Get changed into something comfortable.

- Okay. - Hold on, Taegoo.

Let me do this for you.

(He covers the camera so Taegoo can change)

Thank you.

(Seungwon is happy to see his close friend as a guest)

(He takes the pegs out of his bag)

(And pegs the clothes so they do not fly away)

(This is safer now)

(Taegoo has changed into shorts)

(Taegoo brings his slippers)

(And puts away his sneakers)

(Struggling)

(He becomes shy again as the hosts are not there)

(He relies on the pillar once again)

(He is still unfamiliar with 3 Meals House)

Taegoo.

(He smiles again when he sees Taegoo)

Taegoo!

It's not easy to see you as a guest at a place like this.

Not at all.

How have you been?

I'm just the same.

- Just the same? - Yes.

Your voice is the same too.

I'm so happy to have Taegoo here.

I'm glad Taegoo is here.

- Taegoo. - Yes.

What did you bring...

- Ah... - He brought grapes for us.

You brought us Shine Muscat.

(Taegoo brought peaches and Shine Muscat for them)

You can have these.

(Twisted doughnuts from the market that Cha and Yoo bought for them)

(3 Meals House is full of love)

- Make yourself comfortable. - Okay.

- You don't have to do this. - Okay.

Thank you.

Have some, Taegoo. Did you have breakfast?

No, I did not.

You didn't? You should eat then.

(They each have one doughnut)

Do you want one?

No.

Are you sure? It's delicious.

It's tasty since it is freshly fried.

This scorched rice...

(All of these are scorched rice)

I usually eat this.

It is delicious.

(The second gift from Taegoo is scorched rice)

Have a seat.

How have you been, Taegoo?

That went really well for you...

(The drama that Taegoo was in)

('My Sweet Mobster' has finished airing)

You were amazing.

Thank you.

(Scratching)

Taegoo looks nervous.

I'll be fine soon enough.

I've never been here so...

- You don't have to say that. - Okay.

If you don't like to talk, we don't have to talk.

- You don't have to talk. - Okay.

That is how things are here.

We just relax.

- I see. - Just relax.

I think I'll slowly feel more comfortable.

We are relaxed today.

Right? Very relaxing.

- What is the time now? - It's 11AM.

Let's eat around 1 or 2. Let's do that.

We can just eat slowly.

(They went out early to go to the market)

(So they decided to relax for now)

(Even the residents)

(are enjoying their free time)

We are very free.

(There's someone who doesn't know how to relax)

(He gets something from the shoe rack)

(Baseball glove?)

Taegoo, do you play catch?

Yes.

Taegoo, do you play baseball?

Yes, I do.

(They are suddenly playing catch)

Good.

(Seungwon was a baseball player until middle school)

(Taegoo's ball goes straight)

Wow.

You're good at tossing.

(After getting praised)

(he tosses the ball with all his might)

My goodness.

(The ball flies high)

(Mr. Cha's super catch)

(Back-to-back super catch)

Taegoo, you used to be a baseball player?

Back in elementary school, yes.

You were an athlete?

No, I just played with my friends.

(He was a neighborhood baseball player)

You're good.

First off, you can toss the ball.

(Laughing)

- He's good. - Really?

- Taegoo is a good player. - Give me that.

(He's a student from Cha Seungwon Baseball Academy)

(Here comes Mr. Yoo)

(Short)

Let me try one more time.

(He warms up his shoulders)

(He tosses it with all his might)

Is that a curve? It seems like it.

(He outs himself after making a perfect toss)

(He just watches them while seated)

(Nice catch)

I'm sorry.

(He makes a wild throw)

I'm sorry.

I think he's trying to kill me.

My hands are slippery.

Where is the ball?

(The ball goes out of their yard because of the toss)

Oh! Yes!

It's right here.

(Bump)

(They stop playing catch before they get hurt badly)

We haven't met in ages.

You're good, Taegoo.

Not at all.

(They are done exercising)

- Isn't it hot now? - Yes, it is.

Drink some water. There's water over there.

Our water is over there.

(Chef Cha checks on his bone broth)

(They boiled the bone broth as soon as they arrived yesterday)

(They even controlled the fire to boil it well)

(Even while making geotjeori)

(He rushes quickly with chili powder to add more firewood)

(He doesn't stop fanning even when frying kimchi)

(From the daytime)

(to the nighttime, they continue to boil the broth)

(It is ready late at night)

(Chef Cha is back in front of the broth)

(He removes the broth from the brazier)

(He brings it inside so that it won't get wet by the dew)

Wow.

This is wonderful.

Let me boil this again.

(White bone broth that was made with love)

(He will remove the layer of fat before boiling it again)

Have you heard about our lunch menu?

I haven't.

We've been simmering this for a long time.

Ah!

We will make rice cake soup using this broth.

(Lunch menu: Rice cake soup made of bone broth)

Taegoo, you don't have any allergies to that, do you?

I love it.

(Thank goodness he is not allergic to rice cake soup)

What have you been up to?

I've been exercising

and resting.

Shall I do that?

No, it's okay.

Just leave it be and talk.

(He suffers even more from being told to sit down and talk)

(He is seated for now)

What interests you these days?

Well...

All you do is exercise?

After exercising...

I immediately came here

and loved the time I spent traveling here.

(They are back in silence after a conversation)

'A Taxi Driver'?

(He starts a conversation using their common memory)

I didn't see you much back then.

You were amazing, Taegoo.

(They are the same person)

It was a great role.

Even when I read the script, I realized the role was great.

You pulled it off well too.

- Oh my. - For real.

Thank you very much, Haejin.

(They get awkward again after the praise)

The sound of the birds is very funny.

Hmm?

- Ah. - Right?

(Imitating the bird)

(He is laughing as loud as he can)

(While they laugh from hearing the birds chirping)

(It's time for Chef Cha to check on the geotjeori)

(He is just checking on the fermentation stage)

(Right after he was done making the kimchi)

(It has fermented this much within a day)

(He tastes it while feeling excited and worried)

Did it ferment well?

We can have it with our rice cake soup.

(Additional dish: geotjeori that was made yesterday)

(They decided to rest until it's time for lunch)

(Haejin decides to lie down in his room)

(Taegoo is left alone again)

(He peeks into the room)

(He is about to remove his shoes...)

(but then makes a U-turn)

(The place that is more comfortable than the room)

(He hides by the pillar)

(He is anxious even during their break time)

(Healing)

(As soon as Seungwon steps out of his room)

(He is attracted to him just like a magnet)

Why?

I was just going back and forth.

(He can't stop laughing as he's happy to see Seungwon)

Please give me that basket.

- Okay. - Basket.

- The one on top. - On top?

(He is suddenly given a job)

- Blue basket. - Okay.

That...Give me that.

(Seungwon who doesn't know how to rest goes to the patch)

(He shops for chilies without hesitation)

I will help you.

Just get the sesame leaves.

(Even Taegoo starts to do work)

Pick the big ones.

Okay.

That one.

(He carefully plucks one sesame leaf)

(Hesitant)

(He passes his sesame leaves with both hands humbly)

(1 harvest, 1 humility)

(His left hand is busier than the right hand that's harvesting)

Don't you think this is not the right leaf?

Why are you working like this?

(The white leaf seems to not be fresh anymore)

Why did you not look at leaves like this?

Ah...

(They are done shopping for fresh sesame leaves)

Was he helpful?

He harvested a leaf that was not fresh.

(The leaf that is not fresh is in his hand)

Let me wash those.

Do it like this. See.

There was someone who scrubbed

the lettuce.

(Me?)

(He gives an explanation to avoid getting pickled leaves)

(Wash the leaves one by one with running water)

Taegoo, you can wash these now.

(He lets the wilted leaf go back to nature)

(He washes his hands clean first)

(He washes the leaves one by one)

What do you have to do with those sesame leaves?

I don't know.

(He doesn't know what those leaves are for)

(But it seems like he is washing his hands more than his leaves)

(Hi)

(Surprised)

(Although he feels a bit uncomfortable with the camera)

(He still washes the leaves one by one)

(What is Chef Cha going to do with the sesame leaves?)

(Last night)

This smells great.

(Both of them are satisfied with the state of the leaves)

It'll be great if we can make pickled sesame leaves.

(They decided to make pickled sesame leaves)

(He starts by making the seasoning for the pickles)

(He gets thick soy sauce hidden deep inside)

(Pour the soy sauce out)

(A bit more)

(Pour sand lance extract to add more umami)

(Lots of chili powder)

(Sugar)

(Vinegar)

(Here comes the washed sesame leaves)

Leave those there.

(This is a tower of stacked sesame leaves)

Please peel these.

(Next task: Peel garlic)

(He removes the roots and the part that's not fresh)

(Request to wash vegetables)

(He puts the garlic aside for now)

(And washes the Welsh onions)

(While Assistant Uhm washes the Welsh onion clean)

(He continues to make seasoning for sesame leaves)

(Add sesame seeds and sesame oil for savoriness)

(Add more chili powder)

(They are craving something spicy today)

(This time, he delivers the Welsh onions)

(Slice only the white parts to add into the seasoning sauce)

(Assistant Uhm continues his task to peel garlic)

(He seems to struggle to hold the peel)

What is it?

Has it always been hard to peel garlic?

Yes, that's how it is.

That's why peeling garlic has always been the hardest.

Honestly, that's the toughest.

(He only peeled two cloves)

(Next is chilies)

(He slices them too)

(And minces them)

(He adds the minced chilies into the sauce too)

(He slices red chilies diagonally as well)

Jeez.

(Slipping)

(He minces them quickly)

(And adds them to the sauce)

(Mix them well)

Let's add a bit more vinegar.

(Adding more tartness)

Done.

I just have to add more garlic.

Yes.

(The amount of peeled garlic has increased)

(He is getting rid of flies)

(This is the first time we see Taegoo being proactive)

(After chasing away the fly)

(He is back to his usual serious mode)

That's enough, Taegoo.

(He is now free from peeling any garlic)

(He will remove the ends of the garlic and pound them)

- I will do that. - Please do.

(He starts to pound the garlic after peeling them)

(He's extracting the juice instead of pounding the garlic)

You can do that.

Taegoo.

(He is getting thirsty)

(Chef Cha's advice motivates him further)

(And this time he starts to grind the garlic)

(He does that very quickly too)

(Let me do that)

(He lost his job)

(The garlic is getting minced very quickly)

(This is how you pound garlic)

(The nicely pounded garlic)

(is mixed into the sauce and the seasoning is done)

(It's time to coat the sesame leaves with seasoning)

(He takes 3 leaves)

(And pours a generous amount of seasoning sauce)

(Sprinkle sesame seeds on top)

(Third side dish, pickled sesame leaves is done)

This is very refreshing.

Yes, it is.

(That is when they feel the refreshing wind of Mount Jiri)

(While enjoying the refreshing wind)

(Taegoo continues to peel garlic)

(Chef Cha slowly gets ready to make rice cake soup)

(It's time for the bone broth to shine)

(He scoops the bone broth into a pot to make the soup)

(He pours the leftover broth into a container)

(and keeps it in the fridge)

(Finally, Taegoo is done peeling garlic)

(Taegoo peeled approximately 80 cloves of garlic)

(He goes to the faucet to get rid of the peels)

Oh.

(There is a mantis near the faucet)

(He is nervous when facing insects)

Oh no.

(It is on top of the organic waste bin)

(He covers the insect with the lid of the bin)

(Goodbye)

(Flinching)

(He turns on the faucet after shooing the mantis)

(He doesn't know how to use Mulmoa yet)

No, that's not how it's done.

Haejin made this.

(He uses Mulmoa)

- Oh. - He made it.

(He can't stop looking at this cutting-edge technology)

Please put

this much water in this.

- Okay. - Like that.

(He will make new broth by boiling the bones once again)

- Done. - I'll carry that.

(Chef Cha removes the heavy cauldron)

Please get me the lid.

(Taegoo's step is between a stride and a tiptoe)

(He takes the lid)

Done.

(Haejin wakes up just on time for lunch)

(He starts the fire as soon as he wakes up)

(Taegoo follows Haejin to the firewood zone)

Yes. It'll be better if I assign you something, right?

- Yes. - Carry those.

- These? - Yes.

Are we using the bigger or smaller one?

- Both. - You need both?

It's because I will boil this to make bone broth again.

(This is bone broth)

I can make egg garnishing and rice cake soup here.

(Chef Cha has given his briefing on the brazier)

(He takes the seasonings that he needs)

(And organizes them first)

(Haejin and Taegoo get ready to start the fire)

Do you like camping?

No, this is my first time.

- Really? - Yes.

So, I don't know how I should get this done.

I'll do it. You can observe me from the side.

- Shall I stack them like this? - Yes.

(They take turns to stack the firewood)

- Here. The newspaper. - Yes.

Do it like this.

(He gives detailed guidance to the beginner)

(He observes how Haejin tears the newspaper again)

(And tears it just as how he was taught)

(Crumple it up)

(and passes it to Haejin)

(Extra small)

My goodness.

Are you joking?

(While the two of them have fun starting the fire)

(Chef Cha starts to prepare ingredients for the soup)

(He slices a lot of Welsh onions)

(He moves the prettily sliced Welsh onions into a bowl)

(Next, he prepares ingredients to make egg garnishing)

(Two eggs)

(After stirring the yolk and egg white diligently)

(The eggs are ready)

(He wraps and leaves them aside until it's time to cook them)

What made you start acting?

In the beginning...

How did it start?

They made me act at the church.

(The first time Taegoo acted was in a play by the church)

After that, my friend said that

we should learn to act. We were 18 back then.

Your friend suggested that?

Yes, so I...

Did he say that because he saw your talent?

No, he is very handsome.

- He asked me to join him. - So you did.

I started because I thought that it looked amazing.

Is he acting now too?

He...

immediately started his studies at an art academy.

He isn't acting?

I registered to study at an acting school.

He is now working as a designer.

You should thank him.

Is that so?

When I think about it again,

I think you are quite introverted.

How did you decide to become an actor when you're an introvert?

But when I'm with my close friends,

I can talk a lot.

I even love to joke around.

However, I think my shyness makes people uncomfortable.

I don't want to make people feel that way

but it just happens.

It gets even more awkward if I pretend to feel at ease.

You don't have to force yourself to do that.

How old are you now?

I'm 42.

(Shocked)

Really?

You look very young.

Thank you.

This is what I wanted to say.

People change as they age.

That's why I asked your age.

However, you seem to have frozen.

I did change a lot.

You don't have to force yourself.

So, I'll just be true to myself.

That's what we should do.

I think it's done now.

(The wood is on fire as they chat)

(Seungwon is here)

It is hot, isn't it?

Be honest.

- I'm sweating but I'm fine. - His back is soaking wet.

I didn't know that Taegoo is 42 years old.

You're not 42.

I'm 42.

Really?

My goodness.

Taegoo.

I think it's too much that I am speaking casually with you.

Be mindful.

I'll do that in front of him.

(He puts his hands together in a humble manner)

My goodness.

Why? What is it?

(Hesitant)

Just tell me.

I'm happy.

(Shy Taegoo)

This is happiness.

(This time, he sets Yeolmoa)

(He starts cooking right away)

(He places the pan coated with oil over the fire)

Please get me gloves.

Gloves?

Gloves...

Gloves? They're over there.

(He works on the eggs instead of telling where they are)

Gloves.

Any gloves are fine.

Any gloves?

(Usually, it's this kind of gloves)

(He searches the shoe rack)

(But they're not there)

(Hesitant)

(Chef Cha is now in front of the brazier)

(Let's find them now)

(He found the gloves for pots)

(Will this be okay?)

(He takes them for now)

This...

Seungwon, these gloves...

Are they okay?

These gloves...

(It's time to pour in beaten eggs)

(He is frozen)

(He spreads the egg into a thin layer)

(Thankfully, his gloves are accepted)

(He shakes the pan using the gloves given by Taegoo)

I can't control the fire.

I see.

(That's the reason he has to control the heat himself)

(He checks how cooked the eggs are)

(He cooks them again)

(And saves the eggs from the hot fire)

(He rolls the eggs to make sure they are cooked until the inside)

We just have to put that over the fire.

- This one? - Yes, that's right.

Without the ladle?

Yes, put it on the fire without the ladle.

(He puts the ladle aside)

(And delivers the pot to the brazier)

It's hot.

(Hopping)

(Cha-derella goes in after leaving his shoes)

(While Cha-derella gets rice cakes)

(Prince Taegoo organizes the shoes)

(He prepares lots of rice cakes enough for three people)

(He soaks them in water)

(And leaves them for a moment)

(The brisket that he prepared yesterday)

(He adds one fistful of brisket)

(He seasons it with salt)

(Right before this becomes a tasty meal using bone broth)

(Chef Cha is back at the porch)

(He is preparing the egg garnish)

(He slices it into thin and uniform sizes)

(The duo who are in front of the fire)

Do you live alone?

Yes, I do.

You don't cook, do you?

- No, I don't. - You usually get food delivered?

I don't. I would usually eat one meal out.

There are times I have scorched rice for my other meal.

I guess you love scorched rice.

What about you?

I don't cook often either.

- It's not boiling? - What?

(Rushing)

- Is it boiling? - Not yet.

- It's boiling? - Not yet.

- Not yet? - No.

(Equipment team takes charge)

Come on.

(He knows what the problem is right away)

- So... - Why? What is it?

You need someone from the headquarters.

This equipment is not used right.

Something is wrong?

What is the matter?

(Yeolmoa was placed in the wrong position)

(He places it in the right position)

(With the equipment set up well, the fire is now efficient)

(Amazed)

So that is how it's done.

(In awe)

That is how the technology works?

We need the technician from headquarters to come over.

That's why work is tough for me.

(The tough life of a technician)

(The broth starts to boil with the touch of the technician)

(He gets the minced Welsh onion)

(And adds it to the bone broth)

We need Welsh onions.

Eating that

and kimchi will be so tasty.

(There goes the soaked rice cakes)

That's a lot.

It is.

(This is one pot of rice cake soup)

(He pours the beaten egg into the rice cake soup)

(He adds it in by pouring it in the pot in a circular motion)

What must we do next?

We can garnish it with eggs and laver flakes.

That sounds good.

(He takes one rice cake)

(He tastes it)

We need to let it boil longer.

(The rice cakes still need time to cook)

Let's let it cook using steam.

(He plans to serve stir-fried kimchi from yesterday too)

Taegoo.

Yes.

Please get me gloves.

Okay.

There is an open door.

(There are vinyl gloves here)

(Glove?)

(Glove?)

(Glove for the pot)

Not that...

(This is not it?)

The door that is open?

The one at the bottom is open.

At the bottom.

(Bottom? Open door?)

At the bottom.

(Not under the porch)

I'll search for it.

At the bottom.

(Ah)

(He lies down)

(Finally, he found the gloves)

(Ah)

- How many do you need? - One is enough.

(He prepares the glove so that Seungwon can use it easily)

(Sigh of relief)

(Geotjeori that he made yesterday)

(Stir-fried kimchi that he made yesterday)

Taegoo, please harvest a few crunchy chilies.

Over there?

- At the patch. - Okay.

The chilies...Honey!

Harvest some crunchy chilies.

- Crunchy chilies? - Yes.

You mean foot chilies?

(Foot chilies)

(Taegoo gets a basket to go to the patch)

(Ugh)

(Grunting)

(Panting)

We don't need much, do we?

- Five? - We don't need much, right?

I think this is enough.

(He rinses them cleanly under water)

It's boiling well.

Do we have to wait until the rice cakes are cooked?

Yes.

It's fine even if it is not completely cooked, isn't it?

You don't mind that?

No.

Wait. Let me taste this.

(Anticipation)

Let's serve it now.

Just scoop it out in that.

(Scooping generous amount of rice cake into a bowl)

(Egg on top)

(and some laver flakes are used as garnishing)

(The rice cake is ready)

(Introducing today's lunch)

(Two types of kimchi that are made by Chef Cha)

(Crunchy geotjeori)

(And umami packed stir-fried kimchi)

(Fresh crunchy chilies too)

(The highlight of this meal)

(Made using bone broth that is simmered all day)

(Clean-tasting rice cake soup made with lots of brisket)

Bon appetit.

If you want black pepper, here you go.

It's good with black pepper.

(Sprinkling black pepper as recommended by Chef Cha)

(Taegoo sprinkles black pepper on his too)

Try it. I hope it's good.

Try it.

Obviously, it's good.

(Words are unnecessary to express Chef Cha's rice cake soup)

Try it, Taegoo.

(He tastes the soup first)

(And takes another sip)

This is very tasty.

(Wow)

(He loves to see how Taegoo enjoys his meal)

(He takes a bite after listening to their positive response)

This will be good with rice too.

- Right? - Yes.

I just made this kimchi.

This tastes perfect.

He made this yesterday.

The kimchi?

It has fermented to perfection.

(The geotjeori is fermented perfectly within a day)

(He tastes the stir-fried kimchi that was made yesterday)

(Chef Cha eats stir-fried kimchi as well)

We made this yesterday.

(Both types of kimchi go perfectly with the rice cake soup)

(Taking a sip of clean-tasting rice cake soup)

(Next is spicy geotjeori)

(He wraps the bite up with crunchy chili)

The meat here tastes great. It is delicious.

We still get to eat a meal.

Look at Taegoo. He's pale too.

He is.

(He eats the rice cake soup)

(And checks his skin)

Sunlight...

You're allergic to sunlight?

It's because I haven't been under the sun for a long time.

You are a homebody too?

I barely go out.

You don't go out either, do you?

Yes, he barely goes out.

What do you do at home?

(This is Taegoo, the homebody's daily schedule)

Don't you feel suffocated when you're home?

I do get bored.

Really?

You enjoy that?

(Taking a deep breath)

I don't enjoy it.

But I have nowhere to go.

(He does not stay at home voluntarily)

(But he still does something, doesn't he?)

I do this and that.

Do you play games?

I don't.

(They want to know his daily life but found nothing out)

Taegoo, you're not ordinary.

(Not ordinary Uhm Taegoo)

We're having spicy braised chicken?

Yes.

(Today's dinner is spicy braised chicken)

You're happy?

I love it.

(Their first meal with Taegoo has ended)

(Since they are full)

(It's time to do the dishes with Taegoo)

(They carry the table carefully together)

Let's put it here for now.

(The table is placed safely in front of the faucet)

(They pour all leftovers in one bowl)

(And throw them out at one go)

It's easy to use because it has a big lid.

(He empties everything in the bin)

This cleans everything nicely.

(He is done getting rid of the organic waste)

(It's time for them to do the dishes)

(While Chef Cha cleans the kitchen)

Do you know how to do the dishes?

Yes, I do the dishes often.

(Taegoo starts to do the dishes)

Move a bit more.

I'm fine.

Please rest.

(Haejin joins him so that they can get it done quickly)

(He is trying to adjust the position of Mulmoa)

That's uncomfortable for you.

(Mulmoa is almost right in front of Taegoo's face)

- Come here. - This is like a microphone.

(They are very considerate)

(They find their own comfortable spot and start doing the dishes)

(He is in charge of soaping the dishes)

(He is in charge of rinsing)

Looks like you do the dishes back at home.

- You do it often. - Doing the dishes...

I guess not.

(The knife is not soaped properly)

(My goodness)

I guess you don't.

(He wants to be teased continuously)

(He cleans the knife that is not too clean)

(This time, he is fully focused)

(to make sure nothing is missed)

(He wipes down the basin too)

(Haejin then rinses it cleanly)

Done.

(Taegoo's first time doing the dishes is complete)

(He wets his feet with cold water as well)

(He wets Taegoo's feet too)

(Feeling refreshed)

(They let the dishes dry under the hot sun)

(He takes a look at Mount Jiri)

(A relaxing afternoon with a refreshing breeze)

(If you wonder if there are those who are as busy as them)

We are free.

- What? - We are free.

(There are three people who have become free)

Do you like marsh snail porridge?

Marsh snail?

No, I don't.

- You don't? - Why?

I was thinking of collecting marsh snails.

Then, we can have some marsh snails.

Okay. It'll be nice to get some.

Well, I thought of that as we don't have anything to do.

Okay, let's get marsh snails.

Or we can go and play gateball.

(They decided to get marsh snails from the chilling valley)

Let's go there.

Let's visit the pagoda.

Yes, we can do that.

(They decided to visit the cultural site on the way there)

(Let's get going without hesitation)

Okay.

Type in Baekjangam.

Back?

(He loves it)

(Taegoo is addicted to Haejin's jokes too)

(Searching on the navigation)

You're good, Taegoo.

(Embarrassed)

(He sets out while receiving lots of love)

Taegoo, do you love cars?

I only have a license on paper.

But I haven't driven much.

What's your hobby, Taegoo?

I didn't have any

but got hooked on exercising.

- Exercise? - Yes.

Do you still go to the chueo-tang restaurant?

(Taegoo usually gets chueo-tang after exercising)

I still eat that until today.

You like it?

It's not that I love it

It's a type of soup

and a place that I can park easily on my way home.

The restaurant is also spacious. I can enjoy my meal comfortably.

That's why I go there daily.

You go there daily the entire week?

One day, the owner asked me

if it is tasty.

He asked if I'm not sick of it.

(That even resulted in him getting the owner's attention)

Are you not sick of it?

Do they change the side dishes?

They are the same.

One of the side dishes is fresh tofu.

When I eat that fresh tofu after exercising...

They have that too?

I feel...

- Good? - I feel healthier.

(Taegoo's go-to food after exercising is chueo-tang and tofu)

There it is.

Baekjangam Three-Story Pagoda.

It's the National Treasure 10.

(Finally, they found the signboard)

Yes, it's amazing to be the 10th national treasure.

(He is driving peacefully)

(A bump)

I'm sorry.

(At the bumper after that)

I'm sorry.

(Clanking)

I felt nothing.

(This time, they are driving up a road that is not smooth)

(Their whole body is moving)

- I didn't feel anything. - What? You felt something?

(He is embarrassed)

(He feels guilty for making three mistakes consecutively)

I can't believe that we can't feel anything at all.

I didn't know that I was so dense.

(They are sincere in protecting Taegoo's feelings)

I think we just drove on a stone.

(He doesn't know what to do)

You can't feel anything, can you?

Me neither.

You felt nothing, did you?

I thought I'd be able to feel it.

(In the end, Taegoo decided to just follow their skit)

I was flustered that I felt nothing at all.

The bumper is a useless thing.

(This is what they see as they chat and laugh together)

(It is the green forest path towards Baekjangam)

I guess we're here.

(Finally, they can see it)

This is the place.

Is that it? Is that the pagoda?

(Baekjangam Pagoda is right in front of them)

(At Baekjangam which is a small temple in Silsangsa Temple)

(is National Treasure 10 which is a Three-Story Pagoda)

It has been well-preserved.

Yes, I agree.

National Treasure Number 10.

You can still see the pattern very clearly.

(Even the vivid patterns are found on the elaborate stone)

(are preserved well and became known as a masterpiece)

Daeungjeon Hall is magnificent.

When I look at this,

the decorations and the structure of this pagoda

are completely different from ordinary pagodas.

Why?

The height is 5 meters.

The base of the pagoda

is very low?

However, the structure on the first level

is very high as compared to the size of its width.

(Something is weird)

That's the reason the width of this pagoda didn't change much.

The structure of the pagoda is very unique.

That is your personal opinion as you look at it, isn't it?

Yes.

It's written right here.

(He was actually just reading what was on the information board)

Your interpretation is the same as theirs.

(Nodding as he is still unaware of the real situation)

Seems like it.

Let's go.

I went to Gyeongju on a school trip.

Gyeongju? Me too.

Where did you go?

I went to Gyeongju too back in elementary school.

Elementary school.

This looks amazing.

Right? It looks magnificent, doesn't it?

It looks like it has been carved on recently.

(The pagoda looks even more magnificent from up close)

First floor,

second and third floor.

Must you really count it?

(Well, it is called the Three-Story Pagoda)

(Amazed upon looking at it)

Look at the calyx on top.

(They are amazed when they look at it from the opposite side)

Those looks like petals.

(They are in awe upon looking at it from various angles)

What do you think?

(Suddenly posing a question to Taegoo)

It's time for you to say something.

You saw everything, didn't you?

- Say something - What do you think?

(He is facing a crisis because of the sudden question)

- Oh... - What do you think of it?

(Anticipating)

Although the pagoda was built in the 1700s

and we are now in the 2020s,

it feels like time has passed by very quickly.

There's not much difference.

(Hmm)

Just go right now.

(The pagoda left a strong impression on Taegoo as well)

Let's go get marsh snails and buy chicken later.

(Let's go catch marsh snails)

As you said, we are here just for a moment.

Don't you feel that way too?

Yes, it was said that the pagoda was built in the 1700s.

(This is what they see when they enter the alley)

(They enter Haejin's jogging path at the stream)

(The spot to catch marsh snails)

This is where I ran in the morning.

(This clear stream that flows from Mount Jiri)

(is the place where marsh snails are living)

(They live by eating the moss that builds up on these rocks)

(Marsh snails are one of the species of water snails)

(and can be found mainly at shallow freshwater)

(They are mainly known as water snails)

(and many other names)

(depending on the region)

(We collected marsh snails at a place that we're allowed to)

I can see them.

(The trio has arrived at the spot to collect marsh snails)

Let me see.

I got one.

Really?

This is empty.

(Some of the shells are empty)

(Taegoo tries to look carefully into the water as well)

You found any?

(Staggering)

I found one.

Is this the spot you mentioned about?

They are over here.

(He opens his eyes wide to find marsh snails again)

They are so tiny.

You found any?

They are so tiny.

We don't have to take the tiny ones.

(Where)

(are the many marsh snails?)

(His back is in pain without gaining anything)

Perhaps someone caught everything.

(They found nothing no matter how hard they try)

Shall we go somewhere else?

Let's search this place.

Didn't someone search this place?

It's best to go somewhere else since someone came here.

(Actually, the spot they 're at)

(It's where residents have come to collect marsh snails)

(They have gone high up there from the place the trio are at)

(We should quickly move to a new spot too)

It's deep here.

I can see the snails.

(Thankfully, they found the best spot for marsh snails)

(They stare closely)

There are many here.

(The haven for marsh snails)

This is wonderful.

I found them here.

(They start to collect marsh snails)

(Chef Cha is excited to see marsh snails)

(And this is where he heads to)

(The spot where the residents are at)

(The tip from the experts)

You might fall.

(He immediately squats down)

(He is getting a 1-on-1 lesson from the expert)

This is a marsh snail, right?

Okay.

(That helps him understand everything right away)

(If you look at how people actually collect marsh snails)

(The marsh snails are located on top of the green rock)

(Collecting marsh snails is easy and fun)

(Haejin and Taegoo who just know the theory of collecting)

(They have somewhat mastered the skill of capturing snails)

(Mr. Ocean has become one with the water)

(He seems to be made for it)

(He is getting faster)

(He gets it without looking)

(Staggering)

(Taegoo is still trying to collect marsh snails)

(Instead of marsh snails)

(He is battling himself)

(He focuses again)

(and focuses on collecting marsh snails again)

(He is definitely the most passionate person here)

(He collects the marsh snail that is hidden under the rock)

We are immersed in this now.

(The trio is immersed in collecting marsh snails)

(When their backs start to hurt)

My back hurts.

How much did you get?

You got a lot.

I have almost the same amount.

Hey.

Honey.

- Shall we get going? - Let's go.

- Let's go. - This is enough.

Let's go, Taegoo.

(They have collected enough)

I thought we wouldn't get any.

But we did get marsh snails.

(It's time to leave now)

(They struggle to go up again)

(And stop)

(Addicted to collecting marsh snails)

(Taegoo starts collecting again as he was trying to walk up)

I can't stop looking.

On our way up...

It's because I can see them on our way out.

(They can't stop collecting marsh snails that they see)

This is addictive, isn't it?

(Collecting marsh snails is addictive)

(That is how they keep themselves cool on a hot afternoon)

(They drop by the mart to buy fresh chicken for dinner)

(He even bought red bean buns)

We have to eat this when it's cold.

Taegoo.

(He cuts the bread into half and gives a piece to Taegoo)

(They re-energize themselves with red bean buns)

(They head back home to prepare dinner)

Okay.

- Good job. - Good job.

(They go back home)

We can just take a quick shower.

- If not, we'll catch a cold. - Yes.

(They dry themselves after being wet in the stream)

(And it's time for some rest)

(Seungwon is out after taking a shower)

(He organizes the clothes that he wore)

(Eh?)

(Traces of moss)

(His pants have taints of green)

(He goes to the washroom with his pants)

(He washes them right away)

(He squeezes the water)

(He lets the sun and wind dry his pants)

(The clothes that are now crisp and dry)

(The smell of sunlight)

(He takes them back home)

(This must be done after doing laundry)

(Haejin is doing laundry)

You should take a shower.

(Seungwon is back out)

What are you going to do?

You should rest.

That...

What clothes are those?

This shows my devotion towards cooking.

(Clothing to show his devotion towards cooking)

(The chef look emits his determination)

You are devoted to laundry

while I'm devoted to cooking.

You know, we have that behind you.

The green thing...

What is it called? Moss.

I had a lot of moss on me.

You just

- wash it, right? - Yes.

(He feels at ease upon hearing the hand-washing expert's answer)

(He is almost done with doing his laundry too)

(He hangs them)

(He takes his dry laundry)

(Their break time AKA laundry time is over)

(Dinner menu: spicy braised chicken)

This, Taegoo.

Use this

to peel this.

Do it like this.

You know what to do, don't you?

You do, don't you?

(This means he is asking Taegoo to help him peel potatoes)

This is how you do it.

I can just peel these after washing them, right?

Yes, wash them first.

(While the new member of the Cooking Team peels the potatoes)

(Chef Cha is at the vegetable patch)

(Green onion)

(and chilies are harvested)

(They are then washed clean)

(Looks like the Equipment Team has started their job)

(Heavy cauldron)

- That's heavy, isn't it? - Yes, it is.

Haejin.

(He runs towards Haejin as he is worried)

Please take this one.

(The newbie takes the lid)

(When Haejin takes the cauldron)

(Wow)

- Isn't it heavy? - Yes, it is.

Let's rinse this.

(The newbie washes it clean)

Place it on that.

Over there?

(He places the cauldron on the brazier)

(Haejin takes some 50 percent polished rice)

(After rinsing it lightly for three or four times)

(He pours it into the cauldron)

(Checking the amount of water using his hand)

(Pour in more water)

(The amount of water decides the success of this rice)

This looks a bit too much.

I can't tell.

(He adds a bit more water)

This much.

(He turns around)

(Thinking hard)

(Adding a bit more water for the third time)

(Detailed and serious about measuring the amount of water)

(He is ready to cook 50 percent polished rice)

(Taegoo is peeling potatoes)

(Anxious)

(Oh!)

(Giggling)

(All he could do was to laugh after dropping the potato)

(Searching)

(Taegoo is suddenly searching for something)

What is it? Potato?

Potato?

Do we have tongs?

Tongs? What for?

Well...

I think it will make things fun.

We have tongs.

(Taegoo who took a pair of tongs)

(He uses them to hold the potato)

(He peels it quickly while holding it with tongs)

It looked very dangerous.

(He is peeling the potato safely and quickly)

(Chef Cha is cutting the chicken)

(To give it a cleaner taste)

(He removes the skin that has a lot of fat)

(Onion)

(Carrot)

(and chilies are cut into bite-sized pieces)

Are you done with the potatoes?

Yes.

You can pass them to me.

(He cuts potatoes that were peeled by Taegoo)

(All ingredients to be added to spicy braised chicken are ready)

Honey.

How is the rice...

You think the rice will be good?

I don't know. I'm not sure about today's water.

We are quite high up.

I don't think that makes a difference.

I think the amount of water is what makes a difference.

(After measuring the amount of water seriously)

(What's left is to manage the fire)

(Wow)

Honey.

What is that?

(When the fire is too strong)

(The 50 percent polished rice master removes some firewood)

(Chef Cha takes the seasoning)

(And places them on the seasoning rack)

Garlic and...

Taegoo, we have gochujang inside.

Please take that for me.

(Assistant Taegoo is doing something for Chef Cha)

(He found garlic)

(And gochujang)

(He leaves the gochujang behind?)

(This is what he took out with the gochujang)

(Yogurt)

(He was thirsty)

(He goes back to work after quenching his thirst)

(Haejin's focus is completely on the rice)

(He has a solo tennis match)

(He is now back to work)

Taegoo.

Please get me cooking wine and black pepper from there.

(Adding black pepper, cooking wine and minced garlic)

(to marinade the chicken)

(will get rid of the smell and make it more tender)

(Season it with some salt too)

I'll pass this to you.

- Please pound them. - Okay.

(Garlic is always needed)

(Chef Cha removes the end and places them in the mortar)

(The assistant pounds them)

(Garlic that has been pounded)

(Massage the chicken so it absorbs the garlic flavor)

(Staring)

(He stops)

(Hesitates)

(He solves it himself)

(He waits and watches actively)

(Watching in a cool-headed way)

(Taegoo is helping Chef Cha in his mind)

(Chef Cha cuts the green onion)

(He also adds three circles of oil)

(And places the pan on the fire)

Wait.

We have to do this.

I have to make these flatter.

(He is adjusting the sunflower)

(But they are being stubborn)

- Done? - No.

(He chooses to use a more primitive item)

(He adjusts the sunflower to the size of the wok)

(He places it)

(Yeolmoa is very versatile)

(He makes green onion oil to give it better umami and smell)

(Cut chicken)

(Add them into the wok)

(The smell of green onion that is sweet and pungent)

(Once they have been absorbed by the chicken)

(Make the fire bigger)

(Add the cut vegetables too)

(Stir them so that they get cooked evenly)

(Add chili powder to it)

(Season it with soy sauce)

(Scoop out a large amount of gochujang)

(Adding sweetness and spiciness)

(Haejin checks on the 50 percent polished rice)

(My gosh)

What is it?

Nothing.

It is still very watery.

You didn't add water?

(Groaning)

(Sighing)

(The chili powder container flipped)

Thankfully, it flipped inside this container.

But it flipped.

But still...

Hold on. This...

Just hold it like that.

(He has a good idea?)

Yes.

(He carries the whole container)

(He flips it again)

- Amazing. - That's a success.

Amazing.

I knew it.

(They managed to save most of the chili powder)

Pass me the chili powder.

(He adds more chili powder)

Taegoo.

(Add sugar too)

(When it starts to look like the familiar spicy braised chicken)

(Pour generous amount of water)

(All that is left to do is to wait)

That is more complex than expected, isn't that?

I feel so busy.

Right?

(Tapping)

(Oh? I see)

We just have to tap Taegoo.

(Taegoo's surprised face)

(He cuts and adds Welsh onion)

We just have to let it simmer.

(He looks at the sky while waiting)

(The dark sky is filled with clouds)

(However, behind the clouds)

(The night sky in Mount Jiri is filled with shiny stars)

- Taegoo. - Yes.

Have you tried 50 percent polished rice before?

59 percent polished rice.

I never heard of it before.

- You never tasted it? - No, I haven't.

Do you eat white rice back home?

I eat white rice.

(The rice is dry now)

I have brown rice too.

(The cooked rice)

Let me try this.

Try this.

(He tastes to see if it is cooked)

(Taegoo's first time to taste 50 percent polished rice)

It's a bit rough

and shapeless.

It's different from white rice, isn't it?

It's like...

I know it's rice

but it tastes like corn.

Rice that tastes like corn. Yes.

(It's his first time to know about 50 percent polished rice)

It's like that.

(The chef tastes it too)

- Isn't it good? - Today's is the best.

- Really? - Yes.

(Today's rice is the best so far)

I can't believe this.

This is amazing.

(The rice has been cooked to perfection as well)

(What's left is the spicy braised chicken)

(The gravy is getting thicker)

(He tastes it)

(That is what we need now)

(Spiciness)

(And some umami)

(Walking stealthily)

(Uhm Taegoo, 42 years old, ladle holder)

(Using the ladle that Taegoo was holding)

(To make sure all ingredients absorb the seasoning)

(He mixes them and lets it simmer until the gravy is thick)

We have to wait.

(Endless waiting)

- Taegoo. - Yes.

The ones you washed earlier.

The spoons and chopsticks.

(They set the table while waiting)

Shall I take some pickled sesame leaves?

Yes. Sounds good.

(First time tasting sesame leaves they made today)

(He gets some geotjeori too)

(And some stir-fried kimchi)

(He sets the table on the wooden bench)

(Removes the lid)

Scoop some rice out first.

(50 percent polished rice that is steaming hot)

This is how it is scooped.

(He scoops rice into a bowl)

This wooden spoon...

is perfect with this area.

This is Heungbugol.

That just crossed my mind too.

It's the image.

- But... - Yes?

Heungbu...

was hit.

(Heungbu ate rice that stuck on his cheek after getting slapped)

Shouldn't he prioritize his child?

(Oh? Rice?)

He should go to this child just like this.

(A father would have given it to his child)

- He was selfish? - Yes.

He ate it alone?

(Heungbu was being reevaluated again)

What do you think, Taegoo?

About his proposal.

I didn't hear anything.

I was busy carrying the rice.

(Sorry)

(After it was left to simmer for a long time)

(Spicy braised chicken is ready)

This looks wonderful.

It's heavy. You should put that on the side.

Give me that.

No, I'm fine.

(Assistant Uhm helps Chef Cha in case it's heavy for him)

(Spicy braised chicken that is boiling hot)

(has been served too)

(Today's dinner is ready)

(The same dish with two flavors. Stir-fried kimchi and geotjeori)

(Salty and spicy sesame leaves)

(Savory rice)

(The ingredients have absorbed the seasoning from being simmered)

(Spicy braised chicken)

Please help yourself.

Thank you for the meal.

Bon appetit.

Shall I serve you the chicken?

No, let me do this for you.

Okay.

(One bowl is served with care)

(He gets the precious drumstick)

Here you go.

You should eat that.

Yes, you should eat what you served.

I'll serve myself.

Yes, that's better.

- I'll do it myself. - Okay.

I understand how you feel.

(Thank you very much)

But the drumstick...

No, you should eat that.

We have more over there.

I have my own part. Just eat it.

(Taegoo gets the drumstick again)

(This is a common sight when eating with parents)

(They will serve their own food)

Enjoy.

Thank you for the meal.

I'm adding a bit here.

Thank you for the meal.

Enjoy.

Enjoy.

(Taegoo doesn't start eating right away)

(Haejin takes one bite)

(And Seungwon takes one bite)

(Only then he eats his drumstick)

(Wow)

The chicken is really good.

It's tender.

Right? My goodness.

I think we let this simmer longer than other food we made.

I thought you were making broth.

(They simmered it for more than an hour)

(You can easily grab the meat)

(even when you use chopsticks when eating spicy braised chicken)

Eat up, Taegoo.

This is so good.

(He mixes rice with the gravy)

(Yum)

This is good.

(Even carrots that have absorbed the flavor from the seasoning)

I think making fried rice out of this would be good too.

Yes, it is.

(This time, he eats both carrots and sesame leaves)

(Haejin eats sesame leaves too)

(Yum)

(Yummy)

(A reaction that makes the chef happy)

- It's good, isn't it? - Yes, it is.

The leaves did not wilt either.

It's just right.

(This time, he eats the geotjeori)

This has fermented further.

It's more fermented now.

The rice is delicious.

It's very savory.

(Taegoo takes a big mouthful of rice)

(He tastes the geotjeori that has fermented for a day)

(Sesame leaves)

(Seungwon holds the leaf)

Thank you.

- That is two leaves. - I see.

Eat both.

(Yummy)

(It's so good that he hums as he chews his food)

(A meal that brings happiness)

Thank you.

(Taegoo gets the last drumstick)

I love this rice so much.

This is my favorite rice.

I finished up my rice.

(A satisfying dinner that makes him feel guilty)

(Wow)

Taegoo, you eat in a decent way.

- Why? - The way he chews...

Yes, he is very silent.

This is so tasty.

Hearing him talk like that

makes me want to speak like him too.

Our volume is much lower now.

It's because...

We're practically whispering now.

Taegoo finished his rice.

He was...

(This is how they usually talk)

'You're done eating?' That is how we talk.

Taegoo is done eating.

(This is their volume when Taegoo is around)

'Is this how you eat?' This is how we talk.

'Taegoo, that's two pieces of sesame leaves.' Like this.

When you act,

your eyes just shine.

For real.

You don't remember this, do you?

It was after the premier of 'The Age of Shadows.'

At the after party,

there were tables on the rooftop.

- Yes. - We bumped

into each other at the stairs.

This was what you told me.

'I knew you'd be this successful.'

That left a very strong impression of you on me.

It's because back then

there were people who were criticizing me.

But after you said that to me...

That must have comforted you and given you strength.

Anyway, only to me...

He only talks weirdly to me.

He is very kind to others.

(The dinner time with candid conversation is over)

That was a good meal.

(Seungwon showers twice a day)

(This is what he uses after taking a shower)

There's caviar in this.

My face is glowing.

Nice.

(Seungwon is done with his skin routine)

(He sits in front of the TV)

(Taegoo is out after taking a shower)

Goodnight, Seungwon.

Goodnight.

Go to sleep.

(Taegoo is tired as he traveled far today)

(He goes to bed first)

Are you there?

(Haejin is back from his walk)

(He joins Seungwon to watch news)

If you eat carbohydrates,

it means we have consumed sugar too, right?

(These days, they are interested in controlling their sugar levels)

You have an interdental toothbrush?

I heard we need to use it.

It's definitely better to do it.

(Their other interest is oral care)

Do you have extra?

Hold on. I might have one.

Are you giving me a new or a used one?

The used one stinks. So it's good too.

This is a new one.

Thank you.

I'm going to bed.

Me too.

- Let's go to bed. - Goodnight.

(All of them are going to bed)

(That is how they wrap up their second day in Mount Jiri)

(The third morning in tranquil Mount Jiri)

(3 Meals House that is filled with fun and laughter)

It looks like we're celebrating our young master's birthday.

(They prepared yellow corbina meal perfect for a nobleman's birthday)

I bought that but I'm afraid that it has expired.

(Expired?)

I'm afraid it might expire early.

(The things he worries about makes others go crazy)

(There's something else that makes Seungwon go crazy)

Are we going to Nogodan Peak?

(They go up to Nogodan Peak)

We will be walking for an hour.

(They warm up before going up)

(Taegoo, Seungwon and Haejin have begun to walk up to the peak)

Why are you running?

Huh?

(They decided to walk but Haejin starts to run)

(The staff give up filming him because he is running?)

I can't run.

We never expected this.

(Taegoo runs with the camera instead of the staff)

What is this?

Is this not the place?

(What happened at Mount Jiri where Haejin and the staff go missing?)

We can't leave today, can we?

(It was a tough day that makes them want to go home)

Seungwon, can you see the stars?

(This is what makes them forget about their tough day)

(The final gift from Mount Jiri)

(The sky is filled with stars)

- This is the reason we're here. - Yes.

I think we'll get to see the Milky Way too.

Look up there.

(What view will they get on their last day in Mount Jiri?)

What do you like, Taegoo?

I am technologically illiterate.

So I'm bad with technology.

I have a cavity.

I...No, it's okay.

Say it.

Honestly, before I came here,

I brushed my teeth.

- I'm sorry. - No, it's okay.

- Hey! - I'm sorry.

You have potential.

You're pretty good.

I wanted to but then it felt so chilly.

No.

He's not bad at all.

Don't regret your decision once you get there.

Good.

Brush your teeth, cavity.

- You brushed your teeth? - Yes.

That's good.

(10th year anniversary special, 3 Meals A Day Light)