Tastefully Yours (2025) s01e01 Episode Script
A Taste of Familiarity
1
[theme music playing]
-[tires screech]
-[dog barks]
[all exclaim]
TASTEFULLY YOURS
HANSANG
A PERFECT MEAL
PREPARED WITH UTMOST CARE
I gave the neobiani recipe
to the sous-chef at Motto right away
and got the papers for acquisition
signed all right, sir.
Everything went smoothly this time.
All taken care of, sir.
As for the grilled abalone restaurant,
I kept trying to bring them around,
but they said they'd sell the place
over their dead body.
That if I showed up again, forget Hansang,
-they'd just turn the
-[elevator bell dings]
-Turn the place upside down, will they?
-[line disconnects]
Well, maybe not that far.
I'll go back tomorrow
[tuts]
Will tomorrow ever come for you?
Sorry?
There's an eraser in my head.
I won't remember you tomorrow.
Starting now,
it'll only take an hour.
[groans]
[sighs]
DIRECTOR HAN BEOM-WOO
MANAGING DIRECTOR HAN SUN-WOO
[elevator bell dings]
Good morning, sir.
Let me quickly go over today's schedule.
The meeting should take about an hour.
Right after,
Mr. Baek from the subsidiary
-Look. You're boring me.
-Yes, sir.
Right. I'm sorry, sir.
Should we get started?
Sir, the managers of Sales Team 1
and Strategic Planning aren't here yet.
Seriously? I can't believe these people.
Only freeloaders
would keep the director waiting.
-Lock the door on the dot.
-Yes, sir.
MID-TO-LONG TERM PROFIT STRATEGY
FOR HANSANG
Why don't we start with Hansang XP?
[employee 1] Sure.
As part of the group's upcoming
Korean whiskey project,
we're developing cedar-cask spirits
to pair with menus at La Lecel and Motto
[scoffs, snorts]
Who needs all that explanation?
Do we look like rookies to you?
Isn't the National Tax Service
on your back?
Yes, liquor gets taxed separately,
so the NTS
Brand it as traditional liquor,
not whiskey.
But the project is already underway
-Hey, Legal Team.
-[employee 2] Yes, sir.
-What's the tax cut on traditional booze?
-I'll check.
It's 72% for distilled
but only 36% for traditional.
-Legal Team?
-Yes, sir.
Stay behind after the meeting.
[employee 2] Yes, sir.
Aren't you supposed to be
the expert? [chuckles]
But a traditional license
is only for folk or local specialties
-Hey, Production Team.
-[employee 3] Yes, sir.
Use local products or traditional liquor
to develop a spirit fit for aging.
-Hey, Sales Team.
-[employee 4] Yes, sir.
Drop the whiskey label. Will you line up
an OEM-capable master or distiller?
-I'll check, sir.
-[typing]
I'm not asking. I'm telling you to do it.
Of course, sir.
[imitating clock ticking]
All right! What's next?
[employee 5] Next on the agenda is
HANSANG
[protester] Han Beom-woo, the recipe
thief, must apologize and compensate!
Corporate bully Hansang
must take responsibility and compensate!
CORPORATE BULLY!
Han Beom-woo, the recipe thief,
must apologize and compensate!
Corporate bully Hansang
must take responsibility and compensate!
Han Beom-woo, the recipe thief
-Look at him trying so hard.
-must take responsibility and compensate!
Such hardworking folk.
Corporate bully!
HANSANG RUINED MY BUSINESS
THE DIRECTOR DRIVES A LUXURY CAR
He's coming this way.
What for?
What is it?
What can you do?
[stammers]
What do you want?
[tires screech]
Damn, he looks scary as hell.
[patrons chattering]
A table for two!
[tires screech]
What was that?
JANGSU ABALONE
Excuse me!
Move your car, will you?
This is a waiting area for our customers.
Come on!
-Mr. Yoo Su-min?
-That's me.
Is that right?
Move out.
Watch your tone with me.
I was just thinking out loud.
You heard that? Sorry.
Whoa
This place is packed. [chuckles]
I heard your grilled abalone
is the real deal.
Who are you? You here to pick a fight?
One moment.
So, you're an illegal gambler?
What's your deal, asshole?
"Asshole"?
Now, that's an insult.
Put them away! Quick!
What if your family
and business partners find out?
Your mother owns this place, doesn't she?
Please talk to her for us.
TASTEFULLY YOURS
[employee] The grilled abalone restaurant
is ready to seal the deal.
How did you make it happen, sir?
Who is this? You got the wrong number.
Shame on me. I won't let you down again
-Who are you? I don't know you.
-But, sir
[line disconnects]
Welcome, sir.
[chuckles] What's with the faces?
You look like cats on a hot tin roof.
Why the sudden visit, sir?
-I own this place, don't I?
-Of course, sir.
[sighs] Chef Jang Young-hye
hasn't been answering my calls lately.
Well, she's really busy these days.
So am I.
Look at these dishes.
They looked far better in the old place.
Don't you agree? [chuckles]
We'll never get a three-star rating
with this kind of sloppy plating.
We'll be downgraded instead.
After all that I did to get that recipe
Would this make me proud?
Or not?
I'm sorry, sir.
[Beom-woo sighs] Unbelievable.
[clicks tongue]
Gold leaf.
[in English] Not bad.
[in Korean] Right?
-Smoked?
-Yes, over straw fire
Oh, please.
-Spare me the lecture.
-I'm sorry, sir.
I'm not a cook.
It's on you to make delicious food.
Then I spice things up to drive sales.
From flame to finish,
right before the customer.
[in English] Sequence dining.
[in Korean]
I told you to keep that in mind.
Presentation alone doesn't cut it.
Maybe let the customer pour the sauce.
[in English]
Experience marketing, you know?
[in Korean] Understood, sir.
I'll inform Chef Jang right away.
Is the truffle neobiani the main course?
Well, Chef Jang has yet to finish
[groans]
Where is she?
Where is Jang Young-hye?
-[photographer] Excellent! One, two!
-[camera shutter clicking]
That's great. You look amazing.
Nice! You could pass for an actress.
Amazing! One more time. One, two. Nice.
Let's have you hold up that wine glass
for a few final shots.
Okay, let's go.
One, two. That's great.
Now, a gentle smile for the camera.
One, two!
[reporter] I heard reserving a table
at Motto these days
is like winning the lottery.
They say it's easier to win the lottery.
[laughs]
Of course. You're fully booked
for the next three months.
How does that make you feel?
[sighs]
I'm so grateful.
My staff tell me that some people
resell their reservations at a markup
like it's a K-pop concert or something.
I don't know why they go that far.
It puts me in a pickle.
Oh, that's pretty intense. [chuckles]
Where do you usually find inspiration
for new dishes?
Much of it comes from
my grandmother's cooking when I was a kid.
My paternal grandmother
used to make the best cabbage kimchi.
-[whispers] Your maternal grandmother.
-Oh, my gosh!
[chuckles]
-Let's take a quick break.
-Sure, let's do that.
Your maternal grandmother, you fool.
That's what you said during the interview
with the other magazines.
Did I?
[sighs] I have every reason
to be confused.
I go on and on about some cabbage kimchi
I've never even tried.
I like the cabbage kimchi. It's tasty.
I didn't know "tasty"
was in your vocabulary.
Anyway,
stop giving interviews
without the PR Team's sign-off.
-It's a breach of contract.
-Oh, yeah?
What about launching a new menu
without the head chef's approval?
That's a breach too, right?
[laughs] You make it sound like
I didn't give you time to work on it.
How could I possibly whip up
all those courses in one month?
If you hadn't been off
chasing the limelight,
you or anyone could have pulled it off.
The limelight?
Was any of that for my benefit?
I did it all for Motto, all right?
To promote the restaurant.
Three stars.
When it comes to restaurant marketing,
I'm the expert here.
So leave it to me.
You, Chef Jang Young-hye,
just get me those three stars.
With no room for creativity, I can't just
pull three stars out of thin air.
Hmm?
[both laughing]
Creativity?
Do I ever ask that of you?
Creativity? [laughs]
No.
I got you the most famous recipes
in Seoul, no, in all of Korea.
So just follow them to a tee
and make the food look pretty.
Is that really so hard?
I nearly forgot about you
and your obsession with three stars.
We'll be launching this season's menu
the day after tomorrow, as scheduled.
You have until then
to perfect the truffle neobiani,
our main dish.
Got it, Chef Jang Young-hye?
[grunts]
Have you been busy? I heard
you haven't been going to the riding club.
Are you keeping tabs on my schedule now?
Take it easy.
No need to push yourself so hard.
But then again, it must be tough
for a team that only sold frozen food
to run a fine dining restaurant.
If only your team had done better
with the restaurants.
I'm busting my ass because your food
is worse than frozen food.
No matter how hard you try,
it's your one star up against my two.
You know that, right?
Let's make something clear.
Motto got one star right out of the gate,
whereas La Lecel
took three years to earn two stars.
[chuckles]
Now, who's up against who?
Don't push it, Beom-woo.
You had a little something.
[Beom-woo grunts]
I'll let you off the hook this time.
[grunts]
[presenter] Today,
the residents of Bakdanri Village
are getting together to do kimjang,
and they're getting a surprise visit
from none other than
Hello, everyone!
Chairman Han Yeo-ul
of Hansang Food Field!
This is yellow corn flour.
[presenter] Chairman Han
has brought yellow corn flour.
It's added to the mix for a richer flavor.
It looks so delicious!
Listen, I'll pack all this up for you
and deliver your kimchi nationwide!
[cheering]
[Yeo-ul] I'm never doing that again.
[presenter chattering on TV]
[TV turns off]
[footsteps approaching]
[chef] This is saw-edged perch from Yeosu.
-Park?
-Yes, ma'am.
How long have you been with us?
About seven years, ma'am.
You made sugata sashi out of this
rare saw-edged perch.
[Park] Pardon?
I'd prefer a feast for the tongue,
not just the eyes.
-You hear me?
-[Park] My apologies, ma'am.
-Come with us.
-Forgive me, ma'am.
Ma'am!
I'm sorry. Please give me another chance!
-None of them lasts ten years.
-Please give me another chance!
Listen, sons.
I've dedicated my whole life to food.
But you know
That guide or whatever from overseas
giving out those petty little stars.
Those standards drive me mad.
But my anger
has no legs to stand on.
Is the great Hansang Group
struggling to get
those three measly stars?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Mark my words.
Three stars.
Whoever brings me that first
will be the next owner of Hansang.
TRUFFLE NEOBIANI
[chef] This is our main dish,
truffle neobiani.
How long did this take?
Exactly one month and five days
since you gave me the recipe.
It took you long enough.
It has a nice kick to it.
Ah
But the plating
I guess we could launch it
as a Motto original.
[chuckles]
[all exhale]
All right. We're launching
the new menu tomorrow as scheduled.
We have to get three stars this time,
no matter what.
Is that clear?
-Yes, sir!
-Yes, sir!
Director Han! [panting]
[sighs] I told you, I don't know you.
You keep popping up out of nowhere.
Sir, you need to hear this.
[whispers] There's a restaurant that also
has truffle neobiani on their menu.
[loudly] What the hell
[whispers] What the hell
are you talking about?
What?
It looks exactly the same.
I did a quick search on SmartGP
for a similar dish, just to be safe.
[sighs]
What's the motto of Motto?
"Unique, only one."
-That's how we'll get the three
-I get it.
This looks like a fine-dining restaurant.
Where's this place?
Jeonju, sir.
Fine Dining Jeonju?
Which company is it affiliated with?
Do they have a Diamant star?
One star? Or two stars?
It's located in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do.
I see.
Anyway, damn it, the launch is tomorrow.
What do you suggest we do?
I don't know.
I'll hold off on the pamphlet order,
as well as the influencer bookings
we've lined up for the launch.
Who said you could?
I'll take care of it today.
Just have everything on standby.
How dare they mess up my plan?
[tires screeching]
["Symphony No. 5" playing]
[scoffs]
Come on.
ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
WHILE WALKING SLOWLY
Are you kidding me?
[sighs]
I have no time to walk slowly,
let alone enjoy anything right now.
[clicks tongue]
-[cell phone chimes]
-[automated voice] Turn left shortly.
-[cell phone chimes]
-Turn right in about ten meters.
WALK FOR 20 MINUTES
[Beom-woo] Turn right.
-What in the world Huh?
-You have gone off route.
-Come on!
-This is an accident-prone area.
-Oh, my gosh!
-Oh, geez.
-How do I get here?
-What do you mean, here?
Never mind. Enjoy yourself.
Have fun taking pictures.
[automated voice]
Searching for a new route.
[sighs] Man, what a town.
-[cell phone chimes]
-Turn left.
Go straight shortly.
[sighs]
[cell phone chimes]
-You'll soon arrive at your destination.
-Am I going the right way?
Where on earth is this place?
It's impossible to find.
-Where This has to be the right place.
-[dog barks]
[Beom-woo grunting]
JUNGJAE
[cell phone chimes]
[automated voice] You have arrived at your
destination. Ending navigation.
What the heck?
[chuckles]
I guess retro is the trend these days.
BREAK TIME
JUNGJAE
[Beom-woo] "Jungjae"?
[chuckles]
Interesting.
What, should I announce myself now?
[laughs]
Goodness gracious.
[clears throat]
[clears throat]
[jazz music playing]
[tuts]
[Beom-woo] Excuse me.
Ma'am?
Sir?
Anybody?
Anyone
Excuse me. Hello.
Hello?
Where can I find the owner of this place?
Goodness, is she hard of hearing?
Excuse me.
Is the owner of this restaurant around?
[device beeps]
Excuse me?
What?
That's dangerous!
[grunting]
[grunts]
Damn it!
Hey! What was that for?
Seriously. Excuse me!
[sighs]
All that over some worthless napa cabbage?
Anyway, where's the owner?
This is who I am.
You know Hansang, right?
I need to have a word
with the owner of this restaurant.
So can you tell me
[chuckles]
What are you playing at?
I can't believe this.
I haven't felt this fired up in a while.
[in English] Hey!
[in Korean] Stop for a second.
Are you the owner here?
[groans]
Even so, did you have to tear up
my business card like that?
I'm just here to ask about this neobiani.
You made this, right?
[Beom-woo coughs, clears throat]
Right then.
Ma'am?
If you don't mind, I'd like some neobiani
You mean you can't
because it's break time, right?
I'll come back in two hours for dinner.
I don't think so.
So you can talk?
Why can't I come back?
[sighs]
Ma'am?
You owe me an apology.
Do I?
For what?
[laughs]
For earlier? [scoffs]
Do you have any idea
how expensive this suit is?
And do you know
the price of the cabbage you stepped on?
How much?
How much do you want?
-Typical spoiled rich boy.
-Excuse me?
Be it soft rot or downy mildew,
it survived every pest and disease
through the summer.
I sowed the seedling,
then tilled and fertilized the soil.
How much are you willing to pay
for the life of my precious baby?
[sighs]
I'm sorry.
I sincerely apologize.
That aside, about this neobiani
It's not neobiani
but seopsanjeok, you imbecile.
What? Imbecile?
Whatever you call it,
will you make me some
I won't.
Will you please stop cutting me off?
I'm out of ingredients.
You can go buy them.
They're not easy to come by.
What in the world do you need?
It's not like
I'm asking for a lavish royal feast.
Why don't you go get them yourself,
you punk?
Punk?
Punk?
Did you just call me a punk?
[knife chopping]
All right. What is it that you need?
Chef?
Beef rump.
Beef rump?
Yes, beef rump.
Is that all you need?
From a cow raised by Jeong Seong-cheol
at Mawon Farm.
That's the beef rump I need.
Look, Chef, it's all the same anyway.
I'll get the best, most expensive cut
Enough!
It has to be that beef rump.
Darn it!
It's basically the same stuff.
Why's she being so picky?
[sighs]
Hey, give me 200 grams of beef rump.
The best, most expensive cut you've got.
From a cow raised by Jeong Seong-cheol
at Mawon Farm.
That's the beef rump I need.
Wait a second.
-What a pain.
-What was it? Dawon?
Mawon?
Bawon?
[chuckles] Anyway,
I heard that farm raises cows.
Give me 200 grams of beef rump
from a cow raised on that farm.
[laughing]
[both laughing]
Thank you.
Go on and find it if you can, young man.
Beef rump from Mawon Farm.
Who is he kidding?
[laughs]
Is the whole town messing with me today?
Am I being pranked or something?
-What is he going on about?
-[sighs]
You know what?
I'll take everything from here to there.
Hmm?
I'll also take everything in that fridge.
And let's see
Just give me all the beef rump you've got.
Goodness me!
Honey, we're having a feast today!
We'd better butcher a whole cow!
Wait, hang on.
I'd like the beef rump
of that cow you're planning to butcher.
Oh, my! You're my lucky star, aren't you?
I'll be right back.
[phone buzzing]
Hello? Any news from La Lecel?
Nothing from Han Sun-woo yet?
Okay, talk to you later.
[sighs]
I'm out of eggs.
[chickens clucking, squawking]
Well, I'd love to sell some.
But my wife hurt her back
collecting eggs this morning.
She's away in the hospital right now,
so what can I do?
What's that got to do with selling eggs?
Those chickens only allow her
to take their eggs.
If someone else goes in,
they just sit there like rocks.
[chuckles] I'm telling you.
They won't budge at all.
So you don't need to sell eggs
to get by, huh?
I'm serious! Why would I lie to you? Hmm?
You can collect them yourself if you want
Oh, my.
Well, aren't you brave.
Be careful.
They even feed on snakes.
[clucks]
-[chicken squawks]
-[yelps]
You little
[screaming]
[screams]
[rooster crows]
[breathing heavily]
[rooster crows]
GAS SUPPLY SUSPENSION NOTICE
JEONJU WATERWORKS OFFICE
TERMINATION OF ELECTRICITY
[screaming]
[Beom-woo grunting]
That hurts!
You popped up out of nowhere
and scared me!
Do that again,
and I'll hit you with my sickle.
What did I do?
Lurking outside someone else's restaurant.
What are you, a pervert?
Perv
You asked for it!
Beef!
What beef?
Beef rump?
Beef, beef, rump, rump.
Who knew a lunatic like yourself
would show up at my restaurant?
That's a bit rich coming from you.
I told you to get beef rump,
not to turn beef-brained.
Beef rump.
I scraped up every last piece
of Mawon Farm beef rump in town.
You see this?
"Mawon Farm."
When I say I'll do something, I do it.
Ready to cook? Should I turn the stove on?
Why are you smelling that?
How dare you try to con me,
you sneaky little thing?
What?
I'm truly sorry, ma'am.
-But I really need that neobiani today
-Seopsanjeok.
Yes, that seop thing. That sanjeok thing.
I must have it, no matter what.
-Why are you
-Why am I going this far?
Because I must have it.
Because I need to have it!
Because I want it!
Why are you being so loud?
That was my question actually.
And you keep saying you want it,
but your face is telling me otherwise.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
I truly want it with all my heart.
[sighs]
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
TRACEABILITY SYSTEM
BREEDING FACILITY: MAWON FARM
What the hell?
So there was one from Mawon Farm.
Do you like hiking?
No.
[bird squawking]
[Beom-woo] Mushrooms?
You can get them from the supermarket.
Why climb a mountain for it?
Why look for it in the mountain?
I'm a director of a large corporation.
I hit the emergency button,
and they all show up.
The press and the police included.
Let me just say, now that we're out here,
don't get any funny ideas. [screams]
Quit being a drama queen.
You're not going to die.
[breathing heavily]
All I want
All I want is for you to make me a meal!
I found it!
It's right here!
You want mushrooms, right? Here it is.
Let's go back now.
That one's too young. It's no good.
It's basically the same stuff.
There's one right here.
[breathing heavily] What is it?
Did you find something?
-[Beom-woo] Whoa, whoa, whoa!
-[grunts]
Are you crazy? What are you doing?
I picked a mushroom.
You can just buy it. Why risk danger?
The moment pine mushroom's picked,
its fragrance starts to fade.
So it's crucial to keep it intact.
Even the tiniest scratch
can change the flavor.
But then what would you know?
Get off.
[knife chopping]
YEON-JOO'S
[grunts]
[sighs]
Is that cabbage kimchi?
What else could it be? Radish kimchi?
Can I try some?
If you want.
[grandma] Chew it properly.
Your kimchi is my favorite, Grandma.
It's good.
Snap out of it.
[breathes shakily]
You're here on business.
He really must be a lunatic.
[sighs]
[Beom-woo] The ingredients are different,
and so is the recipe.
It's a completely different dish.
The meat looks thicker.
Is it minced meat?
The pine mushroom is oven-roasted.
The similar mushroom garnish
could confuse people,
but it's a different dish for sure.
Thanks for letting me watch.
It looks delicious.
What are you doing?
[Beom-woo sighs]
Is this enough for the food?
[stomach gurgling]
Fine.
Since you put so much effort into it
[clears throat] I'll give it a try.
What are you going on about,
talking to yourself?
[sighs]
What is this?
Neobiani is made by scoring
thinly sliced meat,
then marinating and grilling it.
Seopsanjeok is made by mincing the meat,
kneading it into a patty,
and grilling it.
-The pine mushroom gives it the kick.
-I see you picked up a few things.
How much does the restaurant make?
Can you even profit in a place like this?
Given the poor location,
the rent can't be more than 5%.
And you don't compromise on ingredients.
Considering the rate of cost to sales
Daily revenue of 200,000 or 300,000 won?
More or less?
[chuckles]
The food is good, no doubt.
But this place is well tucked away,
and the tableware is nothing special.
This counter-seating setup?
[in English] Not bad.
[in Korean] But the chairs
would have to be at least 10 cm taller.
And these lights are way too dim.
From the outside, you can't tell
if it's a restaurant or a bar.
From what I see, there seems to be issues
with how this place is run.
So what are you trying to get at?
I'll
do you the favor of acquiring it.
Leave if you're done eating.
I'll fund the acquisition generously
I don't need any of that.
What a load of nonsense.
If you don't like
the sound of "acquisition,"
how about we call it an investment?
I'm not asking for much in return.
Just something small, you know?
Nothing too crazy.
For example,
maybe we can exchange recipes.
Be on close terms.
Working with big corporations like us
comes with some upsides.
Not all of us are bad, you know.
Running a business
can be a pain in the neck.
But Hansang will have your back.
You just focus on your forte
and keep cooking.
All right?
We'll take care of
all this meaningless stuff.
"Meaningless"?
Oh, dear.
So meaningless that you just stuffed it
all into your trap?
I didn't have any of that.
To sow these tiny seedlings,
you factor in climate,
cultivation methods, and cropping system.
You pinch the shoots and ridge the soil,
adjusting for space, time, and fertility.
All that takes 120 days.
Only after 120 days of constant care
do you get white soybeans.
[Beom-woo clears throat]
[scoffs] Do you think that's it?
You soak and grind the beans, strain them,
then add brine to get soybean liquid.
Then you let it simmer on low heat
for ages, stirring nonstop.
That's how you get the tofu
in the seopsanjeok
that you scarfed down earlier.
Okay, I get it.
I see your point, so please calm down.
Management?
Maintenance?
[scoffs] Please.
You money-hungry people
think you can make food and sell it?
You have no idea how much value there is
in the work, care,
and sincerity behind it.
Listen, I've heard enough.
What did you call me?
Money-hungry?
[scoffs] Sincerity?
About this sincerity you speak of,
at the end of the day,
without having or making money,
how will you run this place
that you love with all your heart?
Why do you run a restaurant?
Is it because you want to?
Forget money. Forget big titles.
Do you actually have a passion for it?
Think about that.
Whatever it may be.
[footsteps departing]
[door opens, closes]
JUNGJAE
Ha!
[laughs]
Forget it.
It's her loss, not mine.
[sighs]
Where the hell is it?
[alarm clock ringing]
[melancholy pop song playing]
[Beom-woo]
About this sincerity you speak of,
at the end of the day,
without having or making money,
how will you run this place
that you love with all your heart?
[landlord]
Why aren't you answering the phone?
[door opens]
Wait.
I swear I heard her chopping.
[groans]
She must've gone to the market.
[groans]
Darn it.
[door closes]
[chuckles]
You've gotten better at acting.
You should be an actress.
When are you going to pay
your overdue rent?
You said you'd pay me within a month.
Did I say a month?
I'm pretty sure I said two.
Are you kidding?
You should sell something like
kongnamul gukbap, bean sprout rice soup.
You don't have a sign or a menu.
What are you trying to sell here?
There's a sign outside.
And I've got the menu right here.
What are you on about?
You made a big deal about running some
fine "timing" restaurant or whatever,
but look at you.
For goodness' sake.
Let's cut to the chase.
You have one month, all right?
If you can't pay up by then,
you're out of here!
[muttering silently]
Wait.
You gave that to me.
You can't take it back!
Please let me keep it.
[inhales sharply] Quiet!
You don't deserve it.
One month!
[door closes]
It's fine dining, not fine timing.
My sun visor [sighs]
[phone buzzing]
MANAGER LEE YU-JIN
-What? I'm on my way back right
-Sir, hurry! Turn on the TV!
-Turn on the TV right now!
-What?
-What's going on?
-Hurry!
[breathing shakily]
Mr. Yoo, the owner
of a popular seafood restaurant,
has attempted to take his own life
in his home.
According to a note left by Mr. Yoo,
Company H threatened him
in an attempt to take over the restaurant
he runs with his parents.
Out of guilt
for losing the family restaurant,
he attempted to take his own life.
He was said to be unconscious
at the time of transport
and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Police are investigating Company H
following evidence of blackmail.
This is Kim Mi-na from JNB News.
[Sun-woo] We kept the company name
out of the news,
but we can't stop the rumors
spreading in the stock market.
We should decide
on the dismissal of Director Han.
We'll begin the vote now.
All in favor of dismissing Director Han,
please raise your hand.
With this, the motion to dismiss
Director Han Beom-woo has passed.
[gavel bangs]
[chuckles]
[Yu-jin] Luckily, he made it through.
It's Room 302.
[sighs]
What are you going to do?
I don't know.
I guess I should get on my knees
or something.
[sighs]
[security guard]
Reporters, please step outside!
-You're interfering with treatment!
-Please leave!
[people clamoring]
-Please step outside.
-Excuse me, please leave.
-Please clear out!
-Please leave.
[camera shutters clicking]
Hello. Yes, of course.
Don't worry about a thing.
They pumped my stomach right away,
so I'm okay now.
[chuckles]
I just downed it with some vitamins.
[chuckles]
The money?
Of course, I already checked it.
One moment, please.
Yes, I'll be careful.
Please tell Managing Director Han
that I said thank you.
Yes.
Take care. Bye.
[sighs]
[whispers] Managing Director Han?
Han Sun-woo, you son of a
Ma'am, it's a call
from Director Han Beom-woo.
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
And?
So you got played by him,
and now you're snitching?
No, that's not it.
-The point is
-[Yeo-ul] The point is
our stock price
took a nosedive because of you.
Like I always say,
the loser takes the fall.
But he played dirty!
Fair or not, winning is all that matters.
What's the matter? Play it like Sun-woo.
No, I could never stoop that low.
Isn't getting the three stars
what matters most? I'll make sure to
Sun-woo will manage Motto
for the time being.
[stammers]
My hands are tied now.
What do you expect me to do?
[Yeo-ul] Find it.
Find what you can do.
That's the real test of your ability.
[line disconnects]
[sighs]
Goddamn it.
How the hell am I supposed to
JUNGJAE
-[dog whimpers, pants]
-Jin-dol!
-[Beom-woo] Can we
-Hmm?
have a quick chat?
What was that?
[chuckles]
NO SMOKING
IN FRONT OF RESTAURAN
I'LL BEHEAD ANYONE WHO DOES
-[Yeon-joo] Pick up the butt.
-[door slams]
[breathes shakily]
TASTEFULLY YOURS
-We can get three stars no problem.
-[screams]
[Yeon-joo] I'll think about it
-if you agree to work here.
-Work?
[laughs]
That's why we should hire someone.
What do you think?
[Yeon-joo]
She'll be working with us, starting today.
Perhaps the restaurant ended up like this
because of your inferiority complex!
Have you seen the wild look in her eyes?
She's insane!
[Yeon-joo] What are you thinking about?
[Beom-woo] I must have it.
Who was it?
Who the heck is that?
Subtitle translation by: Helen Cho
[theme music playing]
-[tires screech]
-[dog barks]
[all exclaim]
TASTEFULLY YOURS
HANSANG
A PERFECT MEAL
PREPARED WITH UTMOST CARE
I gave the neobiani recipe
to the sous-chef at Motto right away
and got the papers for acquisition
signed all right, sir.
Everything went smoothly this time.
All taken care of, sir.
As for the grilled abalone restaurant,
I kept trying to bring them around,
but they said they'd sell the place
over their dead body.
That if I showed up again, forget Hansang,
-they'd just turn the
-[elevator bell dings]
-Turn the place upside down, will they?
-[line disconnects]
Well, maybe not that far.
I'll go back tomorrow
[tuts]
Will tomorrow ever come for you?
Sorry?
There's an eraser in my head.
I won't remember you tomorrow.
Starting now,
it'll only take an hour.
[groans]
[sighs]
DIRECTOR HAN BEOM-WOO
MANAGING DIRECTOR HAN SUN-WOO
[elevator bell dings]
Good morning, sir.
Let me quickly go over today's schedule.
The meeting should take about an hour.
Right after,
Mr. Baek from the subsidiary
-Look. You're boring me.
-Yes, sir.
Right. I'm sorry, sir.
Should we get started?
Sir, the managers of Sales Team 1
and Strategic Planning aren't here yet.
Seriously? I can't believe these people.
Only freeloaders
would keep the director waiting.
-Lock the door on the dot.
-Yes, sir.
MID-TO-LONG TERM PROFIT STRATEGY
FOR HANSANG
Why don't we start with Hansang XP?
[employee 1] Sure.
As part of the group's upcoming
Korean whiskey project,
we're developing cedar-cask spirits
to pair with menus at La Lecel and Motto
[scoffs, snorts]
Who needs all that explanation?
Do we look like rookies to you?
Isn't the National Tax Service
on your back?
Yes, liquor gets taxed separately,
so the NTS
Brand it as traditional liquor,
not whiskey.
But the project is already underway
-Hey, Legal Team.
-[employee 2] Yes, sir.
-What's the tax cut on traditional booze?
-I'll check.
It's 72% for distilled
but only 36% for traditional.
-Legal Team?
-Yes, sir.
Stay behind after the meeting.
[employee 2] Yes, sir.
Aren't you supposed to be
the expert? [chuckles]
But a traditional license
is only for folk or local specialties
-Hey, Production Team.
-[employee 3] Yes, sir.
Use local products or traditional liquor
to develop a spirit fit for aging.
-Hey, Sales Team.
-[employee 4] Yes, sir.
Drop the whiskey label. Will you line up
an OEM-capable master or distiller?
-I'll check, sir.
-[typing]
I'm not asking. I'm telling you to do it.
Of course, sir.
[imitating clock ticking]
All right! What's next?
[employee 5] Next on the agenda is
HANSANG
[protester] Han Beom-woo, the recipe
thief, must apologize and compensate!
Corporate bully Hansang
must take responsibility and compensate!
CORPORATE BULLY!
Han Beom-woo, the recipe thief,
must apologize and compensate!
Corporate bully Hansang
must take responsibility and compensate!
Han Beom-woo, the recipe thief
-Look at him trying so hard.
-must take responsibility and compensate!
Such hardworking folk.
Corporate bully!
HANSANG RUINED MY BUSINESS
THE DIRECTOR DRIVES A LUXURY CAR
He's coming this way.
What for?
What is it?
What can you do?
[stammers]
What do you want?
[tires screech]
Damn, he looks scary as hell.
[patrons chattering]
A table for two!
[tires screech]
What was that?
JANGSU ABALONE
Excuse me!
Move your car, will you?
This is a waiting area for our customers.
Come on!
-Mr. Yoo Su-min?
-That's me.
Is that right?
Move out.
Watch your tone with me.
I was just thinking out loud.
You heard that? Sorry.
Whoa
This place is packed. [chuckles]
I heard your grilled abalone
is the real deal.
Who are you? You here to pick a fight?
One moment.
So, you're an illegal gambler?
What's your deal, asshole?
"Asshole"?
Now, that's an insult.
Put them away! Quick!
What if your family
and business partners find out?
Your mother owns this place, doesn't she?
Please talk to her for us.
TASTEFULLY YOURS
[employee] The grilled abalone restaurant
is ready to seal the deal.
How did you make it happen, sir?
Who is this? You got the wrong number.
Shame on me. I won't let you down again
-Who are you? I don't know you.
-But, sir
[line disconnects]
Welcome, sir.
[chuckles] What's with the faces?
You look like cats on a hot tin roof.
Why the sudden visit, sir?
-I own this place, don't I?
-Of course, sir.
[sighs] Chef Jang Young-hye
hasn't been answering my calls lately.
Well, she's really busy these days.
So am I.
Look at these dishes.
They looked far better in the old place.
Don't you agree? [chuckles]
We'll never get a three-star rating
with this kind of sloppy plating.
We'll be downgraded instead.
After all that I did to get that recipe
Would this make me proud?
Or not?
I'm sorry, sir.
[Beom-woo sighs] Unbelievable.
[clicks tongue]
Gold leaf.
[in English] Not bad.
[in Korean] Right?
-Smoked?
-Yes, over straw fire
Oh, please.
-Spare me the lecture.
-I'm sorry, sir.
I'm not a cook.
It's on you to make delicious food.
Then I spice things up to drive sales.
From flame to finish,
right before the customer.
[in English] Sequence dining.
[in Korean]
I told you to keep that in mind.
Presentation alone doesn't cut it.
Maybe let the customer pour the sauce.
[in English]
Experience marketing, you know?
[in Korean] Understood, sir.
I'll inform Chef Jang right away.
Is the truffle neobiani the main course?
Well, Chef Jang has yet to finish
[groans]
Where is she?
Where is Jang Young-hye?
-[photographer] Excellent! One, two!
-[camera shutter clicking]
That's great. You look amazing.
Nice! You could pass for an actress.
Amazing! One more time. One, two. Nice.
Let's have you hold up that wine glass
for a few final shots.
Okay, let's go.
One, two. That's great.
Now, a gentle smile for the camera.
One, two!
[reporter] I heard reserving a table
at Motto these days
is like winning the lottery.
They say it's easier to win the lottery.
[laughs]
Of course. You're fully booked
for the next three months.
How does that make you feel?
[sighs]
I'm so grateful.
My staff tell me that some people
resell their reservations at a markup
like it's a K-pop concert or something.
I don't know why they go that far.
It puts me in a pickle.
Oh, that's pretty intense. [chuckles]
Where do you usually find inspiration
for new dishes?
Much of it comes from
my grandmother's cooking when I was a kid.
My paternal grandmother
used to make the best cabbage kimchi.
-[whispers] Your maternal grandmother.
-Oh, my gosh!
[chuckles]
-Let's take a quick break.
-Sure, let's do that.
Your maternal grandmother, you fool.
That's what you said during the interview
with the other magazines.
Did I?
[sighs] I have every reason
to be confused.
I go on and on about some cabbage kimchi
I've never even tried.
I like the cabbage kimchi. It's tasty.
I didn't know "tasty"
was in your vocabulary.
Anyway,
stop giving interviews
without the PR Team's sign-off.
-It's a breach of contract.
-Oh, yeah?
What about launching a new menu
without the head chef's approval?
That's a breach too, right?
[laughs] You make it sound like
I didn't give you time to work on it.
How could I possibly whip up
all those courses in one month?
If you hadn't been off
chasing the limelight,
you or anyone could have pulled it off.
The limelight?
Was any of that for my benefit?
I did it all for Motto, all right?
To promote the restaurant.
Three stars.
When it comes to restaurant marketing,
I'm the expert here.
So leave it to me.
You, Chef Jang Young-hye,
just get me those three stars.
With no room for creativity, I can't just
pull three stars out of thin air.
Hmm?
[both laughing]
Creativity?
Do I ever ask that of you?
Creativity? [laughs]
No.
I got you the most famous recipes
in Seoul, no, in all of Korea.
So just follow them to a tee
and make the food look pretty.
Is that really so hard?
I nearly forgot about you
and your obsession with three stars.
We'll be launching this season's menu
the day after tomorrow, as scheduled.
You have until then
to perfect the truffle neobiani,
our main dish.
Got it, Chef Jang Young-hye?
[grunts]
Have you been busy? I heard
you haven't been going to the riding club.
Are you keeping tabs on my schedule now?
Take it easy.
No need to push yourself so hard.
But then again, it must be tough
for a team that only sold frozen food
to run a fine dining restaurant.
If only your team had done better
with the restaurants.
I'm busting my ass because your food
is worse than frozen food.
No matter how hard you try,
it's your one star up against my two.
You know that, right?
Let's make something clear.
Motto got one star right out of the gate,
whereas La Lecel
took three years to earn two stars.
[chuckles]
Now, who's up against who?
Don't push it, Beom-woo.
You had a little something.
[Beom-woo grunts]
I'll let you off the hook this time.
[grunts]
[presenter] Today,
the residents of Bakdanri Village
are getting together to do kimjang,
and they're getting a surprise visit
from none other than
Hello, everyone!
Chairman Han Yeo-ul
of Hansang Food Field!
This is yellow corn flour.
[presenter] Chairman Han
has brought yellow corn flour.
It's added to the mix for a richer flavor.
It looks so delicious!
Listen, I'll pack all this up for you
and deliver your kimchi nationwide!
[cheering]
[Yeo-ul] I'm never doing that again.
[presenter chattering on TV]
[TV turns off]
[footsteps approaching]
[chef] This is saw-edged perch from Yeosu.
-Park?
-Yes, ma'am.
How long have you been with us?
About seven years, ma'am.
You made sugata sashi out of this
rare saw-edged perch.
[Park] Pardon?
I'd prefer a feast for the tongue,
not just the eyes.
-You hear me?
-[Park] My apologies, ma'am.
-Come with us.
-Forgive me, ma'am.
Ma'am!
I'm sorry. Please give me another chance!
-None of them lasts ten years.
-Please give me another chance!
Listen, sons.
I've dedicated my whole life to food.
But you know
That guide or whatever from overseas
giving out those petty little stars.
Those standards drive me mad.
But my anger
has no legs to stand on.
Is the great Hansang Group
struggling to get
those three measly stars?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Mark my words.
Three stars.
Whoever brings me that first
will be the next owner of Hansang.
TRUFFLE NEOBIANI
[chef] This is our main dish,
truffle neobiani.
How long did this take?
Exactly one month and five days
since you gave me the recipe.
It took you long enough.
It has a nice kick to it.
Ah
But the plating
I guess we could launch it
as a Motto original.
[chuckles]
[all exhale]
All right. We're launching
the new menu tomorrow as scheduled.
We have to get three stars this time,
no matter what.
Is that clear?
-Yes, sir!
-Yes, sir!
Director Han! [panting]
[sighs] I told you, I don't know you.
You keep popping up out of nowhere.
Sir, you need to hear this.
[whispers] There's a restaurant that also
has truffle neobiani on their menu.
[loudly] What the hell
[whispers] What the hell
are you talking about?
What?
It looks exactly the same.
I did a quick search on SmartGP
for a similar dish, just to be safe.
[sighs]
What's the motto of Motto?
"Unique, only one."
-That's how we'll get the three
-I get it.
This looks like a fine-dining restaurant.
Where's this place?
Jeonju, sir.
Fine Dining Jeonju?
Which company is it affiliated with?
Do they have a Diamant star?
One star? Or two stars?
It's located in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do.
I see.
Anyway, damn it, the launch is tomorrow.
What do you suggest we do?
I don't know.
I'll hold off on the pamphlet order,
as well as the influencer bookings
we've lined up for the launch.
Who said you could?
I'll take care of it today.
Just have everything on standby.
How dare they mess up my plan?
[tires screeching]
["Symphony No. 5" playing]
[scoffs]
Come on.
ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
WHILE WALKING SLOWLY
Are you kidding me?
[sighs]
I have no time to walk slowly,
let alone enjoy anything right now.
[clicks tongue]
-[cell phone chimes]
-[automated voice] Turn left shortly.
-[cell phone chimes]
-Turn right in about ten meters.
WALK FOR 20 MINUTES
[Beom-woo] Turn right.
-What in the world Huh?
-You have gone off route.
-Come on!
-This is an accident-prone area.
-Oh, my gosh!
-Oh, geez.
-How do I get here?
-What do you mean, here?
Never mind. Enjoy yourself.
Have fun taking pictures.
[automated voice]
Searching for a new route.
[sighs] Man, what a town.
-[cell phone chimes]
-Turn left.
Go straight shortly.
[sighs]
[cell phone chimes]
-You'll soon arrive at your destination.
-Am I going the right way?
Where on earth is this place?
It's impossible to find.
-Where This has to be the right place.
-[dog barks]
[Beom-woo grunting]
JUNGJAE
[cell phone chimes]
[automated voice] You have arrived at your
destination. Ending navigation.
What the heck?
[chuckles]
I guess retro is the trend these days.
BREAK TIME
JUNGJAE
[Beom-woo] "Jungjae"?
[chuckles]
Interesting.
What, should I announce myself now?
[laughs]
Goodness gracious.
[clears throat]
[clears throat]
[jazz music playing]
[tuts]
[Beom-woo] Excuse me.
Ma'am?
Sir?
Anybody?
Anyone
Excuse me. Hello.
Hello?
Where can I find the owner of this place?
Goodness, is she hard of hearing?
Excuse me.
Is the owner of this restaurant around?
[device beeps]
Excuse me?
What?
That's dangerous!
[grunting]
[grunts]
Damn it!
Hey! What was that for?
Seriously. Excuse me!
[sighs]
All that over some worthless napa cabbage?
Anyway, where's the owner?
This is who I am.
You know Hansang, right?
I need to have a word
with the owner of this restaurant.
So can you tell me
[chuckles]
What are you playing at?
I can't believe this.
I haven't felt this fired up in a while.
[in English] Hey!
[in Korean] Stop for a second.
Are you the owner here?
[groans]
Even so, did you have to tear up
my business card like that?
I'm just here to ask about this neobiani.
You made this, right?
[Beom-woo coughs, clears throat]
Right then.
Ma'am?
If you don't mind, I'd like some neobiani
You mean you can't
because it's break time, right?
I'll come back in two hours for dinner.
I don't think so.
So you can talk?
Why can't I come back?
[sighs]
Ma'am?
You owe me an apology.
Do I?
For what?
[laughs]
For earlier? [scoffs]
Do you have any idea
how expensive this suit is?
And do you know
the price of the cabbage you stepped on?
How much?
How much do you want?
-Typical spoiled rich boy.
-Excuse me?
Be it soft rot or downy mildew,
it survived every pest and disease
through the summer.
I sowed the seedling,
then tilled and fertilized the soil.
How much are you willing to pay
for the life of my precious baby?
[sighs]
I'm sorry.
I sincerely apologize.
That aside, about this neobiani
It's not neobiani
but seopsanjeok, you imbecile.
What? Imbecile?
Whatever you call it,
will you make me some
I won't.
Will you please stop cutting me off?
I'm out of ingredients.
You can go buy them.
They're not easy to come by.
What in the world do you need?
It's not like
I'm asking for a lavish royal feast.
Why don't you go get them yourself,
you punk?
Punk?
Punk?
Did you just call me a punk?
[knife chopping]
All right. What is it that you need?
Chef?
Beef rump.
Beef rump?
Yes, beef rump.
Is that all you need?
From a cow raised by Jeong Seong-cheol
at Mawon Farm.
That's the beef rump I need.
Look, Chef, it's all the same anyway.
I'll get the best, most expensive cut
Enough!
It has to be that beef rump.
Darn it!
It's basically the same stuff.
Why's she being so picky?
[sighs]
Hey, give me 200 grams of beef rump.
The best, most expensive cut you've got.
From a cow raised by Jeong Seong-cheol
at Mawon Farm.
That's the beef rump I need.
Wait a second.
-What a pain.
-What was it? Dawon?
Mawon?
Bawon?
[chuckles] Anyway,
I heard that farm raises cows.
Give me 200 grams of beef rump
from a cow raised on that farm.
[laughing]
[both laughing]
Thank you.
Go on and find it if you can, young man.
Beef rump from Mawon Farm.
Who is he kidding?
[laughs]
Is the whole town messing with me today?
Am I being pranked or something?
-What is he going on about?
-[sighs]
You know what?
I'll take everything from here to there.
Hmm?
I'll also take everything in that fridge.
And let's see
Just give me all the beef rump you've got.
Goodness me!
Honey, we're having a feast today!
We'd better butcher a whole cow!
Wait, hang on.
I'd like the beef rump
of that cow you're planning to butcher.
Oh, my! You're my lucky star, aren't you?
I'll be right back.
[phone buzzing]
Hello? Any news from La Lecel?
Nothing from Han Sun-woo yet?
Okay, talk to you later.
[sighs]
I'm out of eggs.
[chickens clucking, squawking]
Well, I'd love to sell some.
But my wife hurt her back
collecting eggs this morning.
She's away in the hospital right now,
so what can I do?
What's that got to do with selling eggs?
Those chickens only allow her
to take their eggs.
If someone else goes in,
they just sit there like rocks.
[chuckles] I'm telling you.
They won't budge at all.
So you don't need to sell eggs
to get by, huh?
I'm serious! Why would I lie to you? Hmm?
You can collect them yourself if you want
Oh, my.
Well, aren't you brave.
Be careful.
They even feed on snakes.
[clucks]
-[chicken squawks]
-[yelps]
You little
[screaming]
[screams]
[rooster crows]
[breathing heavily]
[rooster crows]
GAS SUPPLY SUSPENSION NOTICE
JEONJU WATERWORKS OFFICE
TERMINATION OF ELECTRICITY
[screaming]
[Beom-woo grunting]
That hurts!
You popped up out of nowhere
and scared me!
Do that again,
and I'll hit you with my sickle.
What did I do?
Lurking outside someone else's restaurant.
What are you, a pervert?
Perv
You asked for it!
Beef!
What beef?
Beef rump?
Beef, beef, rump, rump.
Who knew a lunatic like yourself
would show up at my restaurant?
That's a bit rich coming from you.
I told you to get beef rump,
not to turn beef-brained.
Beef rump.
I scraped up every last piece
of Mawon Farm beef rump in town.
You see this?
"Mawon Farm."
When I say I'll do something, I do it.
Ready to cook? Should I turn the stove on?
Why are you smelling that?
How dare you try to con me,
you sneaky little thing?
What?
I'm truly sorry, ma'am.
-But I really need that neobiani today
-Seopsanjeok.
Yes, that seop thing. That sanjeok thing.
I must have it, no matter what.
-Why are you
-Why am I going this far?
Because I must have it.
Because I need to have it!
Because I want it!
Why are you being so loud?
That was my question actually.
And you keep saying you want it,
but your face is telling me otherwise.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
I truly want it with all my heart.
[sighs]
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
TRACEABILITY SYSTEM
BREEDING FACILITY: MAWON FARM
What the hell?
So there was one from Mawon Farm.
Do you like hiking?
No.
[bird squawking]
[Beom-woo] Mushrooms?
You can get them from the supermarket.
Why climb a mountain for it?
Why look for it in the mountain?
I'm a director of a large corporation.
I hit the emergency button,
and they all show up.
The press and the police included.
Let me just say, now that we're out here,
don't get any funny ideas. [screams]
Quit being a drama queen.
You're not going to die.
[breathing heavily]
All I want
All I want is for you to make me a meal!
I found it!
It's right here!
You want mushrooms, right? Here it is.
Let's go back now.
That one's too young. It's no good.
It's basically the same stuff.
There's one right here.
[breathing heavily] What is it?
Did you find something?
-[Beom-woo] Whoa, whoa, whoa!
-[grunts]
Are you crazy? What are you doing?
I picked a mushroom.
You can just buy it. Why risk danger?
The moment pine mushroom's picked,
its fragrance starts to fade.
So it's crucial to keep it intact.
Even the tiniest scratch
can change the flavor.
But then what would you know?
Get off.
[knife chopping]
YEON-JOO'S
[grunts]
[sighs]
Is that cabbage kimchi?
What else could it be? Radish kimchi?
Can I try some?
If you want.
[grandma] Chew it properly.
Your kimchi is my favorite, Grandma.
It's good.
Snap out of it.
[breathes shakily]
You're here on business.
He really must be a lunatic.
[sighs]
[Beom-woo] The ingredients are different,
and so is the recipe.
It's a completely different dish.
The meat looks thicker.
Is it minced meat?
The pine mushroom is oven-roasted.
The similar mushroom garnish
could confuse people,
but it's a different dish for sure.
Thanks for letting me watch.
It looks delicious.
What are you doing?
[Beom-woo sighs]
Is this enough for the food?
[stomach gurgling]
Fine.
Since you put so much effort into it
[clears throat] I'll give it a try.
What are you going on about,
talking to yourself?
[sighs]
What is this?
Neobiani is made by scoring
thinly sliced meat,
then marinating and grilling it.
Seopsanjeok is made by mincing the meat,
kneading it into a patty,
and grilling it.
-The pine mushroom gives it the kick.
-I see you picked up a few things.
How much does the restaurant make?
Can you even profit in a place like this?
Given the poor location,
the rent can't be more than 5%.
And you don't compromise on ingredients.
Considering the rate of cost to sales
Daily revenue of 200,000 or 300,000 won?
More or less?
[chuckles]
The food is good, no doubt.
But this place is well tucked away,
and the tableware is nothing special.
This counter-seating setup?
[in English] Not bad.
[in Korean] But the chairs
would have to be at least 10 cm taller.
And these lights are way too dim.
From the outside, you can't tell
if it's a restaurant or a bar.
From what I see, there seems to be issues
with how this place is run.
So what are you trying to get at?
I'll
do you the favor of acquiring it.
Leave if you're done eating.
I'll fund the acquisition generously
I don't need any of that.
What a load of nonsense.
If you don't like
the sound of "acquisition,"
how about we call it an investment?
I'm not asking for much in return.
Just something small, you know?
Nothing too crazy.
For example,
maybe we can exchange recipes.
Be on close terms.
Working with big corporations like us
comes with some upsides.
Not all of us are bad, you know.
Running a business
can be a pain in the neck.
But Hansang will have your back.
You just focus on your forte
and keep cooking.
All right?
We'll take care of
all this meaningless stuff.
"Meaningless"?
Oh, dear.
So meaningless that you just stuffed it
all into your trap?
I didn't have any of that.
To sow these tiny seedlings,
you factor in climate,
cultivation methods, and cropping system.
You pinch the shoots and ridge the soil,
adjusting for space, time, and fertility.
All that takes 120 days.
Only after 120 days of constant care
do you get white soybeans.
[Beom-woo clears throat]
[scoffs] Do you think that's it?
You soak and grind the beans, strain them,
then add brine to get soybean liquid.
Then you let it simmer on low heat
for ages, stirring nonstop.
That's how you get the tofu
in the seopsanjeok
that you scarfed down earlier.
Okay, I get it.
I see your point, so please calm down.
Management?
Maintenance?
[scoffs] Please.
You money-hungry people
think you can make food and sell it?
You have no idea how much value there is
in the work, care,
and sincerity behind it.
Listen, I've heard enough.
What did you call me?
Money-hungry?
[scoffs] Sincerity?
About this sincerity you speak of,
at the end of the day,
without having or making money,
how will you run this place
that you love with all your heart?
Why do you run a restaurant?
Is it because you want to?
Forget money. Forget big titles.
Do you actually have a passion for it?
Think about that.
Whatever it may be.
[footsteps departing]
[door opens, closes]
JUNGJAE
Ha!
[laughs]
Forget it.
It's her loss, not mine.
[sighs]
Where the hell is it?
[alarm clock ringing]
[melancholy pop song playing]
[Beom-woo]
About this sincerity you speak of,
at the end of the day,
without having or making money,
how will you run this place
that you love with all your heart?
[landlord]
Why aren't you answering the phone?
[door opens]
Wait.
I swear I heard her chopping.
[groans]
She must've gone to the market.
[groans]
Darn it.
[door closes]
[chuckles]
You've gotten better at acting.
You should be an actress.
When are you going to pay
your overdue rent?
You said you'd pay me within a month.
Did I say a month?
I'm pretty sure I said two.
Are you kidding?
You should sell something like
kongnamul gukbap, bean sprout rice soup.
You don't have a sign or a menu.
What are you trying to sell here?
There's a sign outside.
And I've got the menu right here.
What are you on about?
You made a big deal about running some
fine "timing" restaurant or whatever,
but look at you.
For goodness' sake.
Let's cut to the chase.
You have one month, all right?
If you can't pay up by then,
you're out of here!
[muttering silently]
Wait.
You gave that to me.
You can't take it back!
Please let me keep it.
[inhales sharply] Quiet!
You don't deserve it.
One month!
[door closes]
It's fine dining, not fine timing.
My sun visor [sighs]
[phone buzzing]
MANAGER LEE YU-JIN
-What? I'm on my way back right
-Sir, hurry! Turn on the TV!
-Turn on the TV right now!
-What?
-What's going on?
-Hurry!
[breathing shakily]
Mr. Yoo, the owner
of a popular seafood restaurant,
has attempted to take his own life
in his home.
According to a note left by Mr. Yoo,
Company H threatened him
in an attempt to take over the restaurant
he runs with his parents.
Out of guilt
for losing the family restaurant,
he attempted to take his own life.
He was said to be unconscious
at the time of transport
and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Police are investigating Company H
following evidence of blackmail.
This is Kim Mi-na from JNB News.
[Sun-woo] We kept the company name
out of the news,
but we can't stop the rumors
spreading in the stock market.
We should decide
on the dismissal of Director Han.
We'll begin the vote now.
All in favor of dismissing Director Han,
please raise your hand.
With this, the motion to dismiss
Director Han Beom-woo has passed.
[gavel bangs]
[chuckles]
[Yu-jin] Luckily, he made it through.
It's Room 302.
[sighs]
What are you going to do?
I don't know.
I guess I should get on my knees
or something.
[sighs]
[security guard]
Reporters, please step outside!
-You're interfering with treatment!
-Please leave!
[people clamoring]
-Please step outside.
-Excuse me, please leave.
-Please clear out!
-Please leave.
[camera shutters clicking]
Hello. Yes, of course.
Don't worry about a thing.
They pumped my stomach right away,
so I'm okay now.
[chuckles]
I just downed it with some vitamins.
[chuckles]
The money?
Of course, I already checked it.
One moment, please.
Yes, I'll be careful.
Please tell Managing Director Han
that I said thank you.
Yes.
Take care. Bye.
[sighs]
[whispers] Managing Director Han?
Han Sun-woo, you son of a
Ma'am, it's a call
from Director Han Beom-woo.
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
And?
So you got played by him,
and now you're snitching?
No, that's not it.
-The point is
-[Yeo-ul] The point is
our stock price
took a nosedive because of you.
Like I always say,
the loser takes the fall.
But he played dirty!
Fair or not, winning is all that matters.
What's the matter? Play it like Sun-woo.
No, I could never stoop that low.
Isn't getting the three stars
what matters most? I'll make sure to
Sun-woo will manage Motto
for the time being.
[stammers]
My hands are tied now.
What do you expect me to do?
[Yeo-ul] Find it.
Find what you can do.
That's the real test of your ability.
[line disconnects]
[sighs]
Goddamn it.
How the hell am I supposed to
JUNGJAE
-[dog whimpers, pants]
-Jin-dol!
-[Beom-woo] Can we
-Hmm?
have a quick chat?
What was that?
[chuckles]
NO SMOKING
IN FRONT OF RESTAURAN
I'LL BEHEAD ANYONE WHO DOES
-[Yeon-joo] Pick up the butt.
-[door slams]
[breathes shakily]
TASTEFULLY YOURS
-We can get three stars no problem.
-[screams]
[Yeon-joo] I'll think about it
-if you agree to work here.
-Work?
[laughs]
That's why we should hire someone.
What do you think?
[Yeon-joo]
She'll be working with us, starting today.
Perhaps the restaurant ended up like this
because of your inferiority complex!
Have you seen the wild look in her eyes?
She's insane!
[Yeon-joo] What are you thinking about?
[Beom-woo] I must have it.
Who was it?
Who the heck is that?
Subtitle translation by: Helen Cho