Temperature of Love (2017) s01e06 Episode Script
Episode 6
1
I succeeded and earned a lot of money.
But my dad isn't here.
He passed away
before he could witness my success.
I want to start a family.
I think I'll be able to live
happily with you.
I won the contest.
But
I'm not pleased.
I have a man I love.
But I realized it too late.
I realized what love is
only after he disappeared from my sight.
You
Are you aware of
what you're doing to me right now?
He asked me to wait for him.
He called me.
But I couldn't take his call
because I was with you.
It was his last call.
I should've taken it.
Where must I go to see him now?
DECEMBER, 2012
What does that man do for a living?
I don't know why
I'm asking you this right now.
What good will it do to me?
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
Being sorry only means that
this is the end.
And don't be scared.
I'm not going to make you
feel uncomfortable.
Thank you.
I like this song.
-Should I turn it off?
-No, it's okay.
Hyeon-soo doesn't go out with just anyone.
She doesn't go on blind dates or
date just any guy she knows.
She's full of doubt.
She thinks of love very rationally.
She said she wants to get
married to someone
who respects her and whom
she can respect in return.
If you want to date Hyeon-soo,
it's important that you win her trust.
It's been a while.
It's hard to see you at work since
you go abroad on business a lot.
APRIL, 2013
You don't need to come
to work anymore, do you?
Really?
You never mentioned anything like that.
Since when were you so obedient?
Why aren't you offering
to sign a contract with me?
I know you get a lot of offers
from other companies.
I'm sure you feel uncomfortable with me.
You said you won't make me
feel uncomfortable.
What you just did right now
The right tip of your lip curls up
whenever you smile. It's very sexy.
Do I do that?
Yes.
Let's sign a contract.
Okay.
I'll earn you a lot of money.
I've earned a lot already.
And I can always earn money
from other things.
You can write whatever you want to write.
Thank you.
I need to go to Paris for about a month.
I'll be doing business there
and meeting people.
-Should I get you a gift?
-Yes.
I can't believe you.
You thought I'd refuse, didn't you?
That's why I said yes.
It seems like you've become a bit taller.
I'm too old to grow.
I even served in the military.
You've achieved
quite a lot of things already.
All that's left for you
is to become successful.
You graduate next year?
Once I graduate, I'm going to spend
two years working at a restaurant.
I want to be acknowledged as a chef here.
All you think about is work.
Don't you date?
That's something for me to say.
Aren't you popular with the ladies?
You must be picky.
No, I'm not.
I was rejected recently.
She likes someone else apparently.
I was rejected as well before
I left for Paris.
She said work is more important than love.
She's ambitious. I like her.
I'm glad you like her.
I'm going to see her again
when I get back to Korea.
I'll introduce you to her then.
What if I steal her from you?
First of all, she won't let you
do that to her.
Most importantly,
she's seeing someone else right now.
Apparently, they might get married.
Don't give me that look.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think
that the conversation we had
was about the same woman.
If I'd known this first,
would I have been able to
calm his rage a bit?
I still wonder.
YEAR 2017
What's this out of the blue?
My goodness. This is what happens
when you work with newcomers.
They make a fuss over nothing.
Things like this happen all the time
if you work in this industry.
Since these things happen all the time,
you should learn how to deal with it.
Do you think I'm staying put because
I like your directing?
There's no detail whatsoever.
My goodness.
What did I do wrong in my past life
to end up as the chief producer?
CHIEF PRODUCERS AID PRODUCERS
IN PRODUCTION WORKS
You two can grab
each other's hair and fight
or beat each other up and end up
at the police. Do whatever you want.
And Ms. Lee,
you keep saying that
I brought you into this mess,
but it is part of my job
to introduce the two of you.
Whether you get along or not
is up to you people, not me.
I'm sorry.
You know that we can't just drop the show.
I've been through this a lot too.
I've tried bringing in
new writers and everything.
But it really depends on
what you make of it.
It's a waste of energy to fight
among yourselves.
Spare me, I-bok.
If the ratings drop again tomorrow,
you both
are out.
Out.
I want beer.
Beer and fried chicken?
Beer, chicken, and tourte.
Gosh, he's showing off again.
But I've tried it too.
It was good.
I know how to make it too.
-Make it for me. I want to eat it.
-Stop it.
Stop.
Why are you guys acting like kids?
Like kids!
-No, stop!
-Excuse me.
You guys ordered fried chicken, right?
-Who ordered it?
-I didn't.
Speak of the devil.
There he is.
They're having fun.
My boys should enjoy when they can.
You have a lot of affection for people.
One day, you'll end up getting hurt.
And you put up quite a wall.
I suppose you don't get hurt much.
It's the conclusion I came to
after getting hurt a lot.
Those I want to be close to, I keep them
by my side. The rest, I keep my distance.
I'm honored you're keeping me
by your side.
Be good.
If you disappoint me,
I'll seek company much less.
Yes, Mr. Park.
But what made you spare your precious time
to come here?
Have you heard of My Soul Food?
It's a new SBC variety show.
I've heard of it,
but I haven't watched it.
Watch it.
This week, it's a battle between
two French chefs.
But one of the chefs suddenly
had to go abroad.
You should be lucky to be his replacement.
It's too early to say I'm lucky.
Who's the other chef?
They don't tell you. You'll find out
once you get there.
The guest is Lee Deul-rae.
She's a middle-aged actress
who's still quite famous.
If she chooses your dish,
it'll be a great opportunity for you.
Good luck!
SCR LEE TAE-BOK
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JUN-HO
Director Min,
what would you like to do?
Is there any way we can come
to an agreement?
Do as I say.
That's the agreement.
It's too late to recruit writers
at this point.
The story's logic has to make sense,
and it needs plenty of research.
Are you threatening me right now?
I respect you.
I'm only asking that you respect me too.
It's good that you fixed the script
as needed on the set.
And you're good at it.
I'll shoot everything on your script
without changing anything.
Let's see how the ratings are next week.
Don't regret it then.
Why do you keep being so negative?
ON JEONG-SEON
The person you are trying to reach
is unavailable. Please leave
ON JEONG-SEON
I don't like you.
Are you doing exactly what I did to you?
MISSED CALL
I checked the staff schedule earlier,
and the shoot starts early
in the morning tomorrow.
They must be shooting additional scenes
for tomorrow's episode.
I heard from the director.
It must be hard for everyone.
Who doesn't have it hard here?
So what's he going to do now?
This hits the spot.
I love drinking coffee at this hour.
You're escaping reality.
Bingo.
This hits the spot.
Goodness.
ON JEONG-SEON
Oh, my.
Why?
It's nothing. I'm going to take
this call inside.
Hello. This is Lee Hyeon-soo.
I know.
You knew it was my number?
I should ask that question.
How did you know my number?
I got it from Won-jun.
So what if I know your number?
Is something up?
No. I mean
There's a lot going on.
I met the director.
That's not really my field,
so I don't know what to say.
You just have to listen.
I'm a man. It's hard to just listen.
It's my instinct to want to solve things.
Okay.
Then I'll ask a lady friend.
We're good at just listening.
Then you don't have a particular reason
for calling me?
No.
Then good night. You shouldn't skip
your meals when working.
Okay. You sleep tight too.
"You shouldn't skip your meals
when working."
He's flirting with me.
Should I tell you what I did
when I felt sad?
Then I should flirt with him too.
WILL YOU SOLVE IT FOR ME?
Will you solve it for me?
How?
-Are you going to give up?
-No.
You can stop if it's too tiring.
No, I'm going to keep running.
I'm going to work after this.
There's a huge gap between watching
a drama and producing one.
It seemed like really hard work.
You have a shoot later, right?
I wouldn't have asked you
to run with me had I known.
Were you surprised to find out that
I was the main writer?
Did you agree to it when you already knew?
Let's go. You said you need to go to work.
Why aren't you answering my question?
You're here.
-Isn't anyone here yet?
-No.
You guys are so lazy.
This is why I decided to gather everyone.
You can't just suddenly make a
group chat and tell us to come out.
Hurry up, and get over here!
I'm tired. Why did you make us come here?
I'm not tired.
How can I not like this guy?
That's too bad because
I really don't like you.
My gosh, he's exactly my type.
Min-ho, you're really popular.
You can't call this being popular.
They're just putting me in
the middle of their emotional dispute.
My gosh, I really like you too.
Now, let us proceed. "Where there is
a will, there is a way."
"Where a will"
You got it wrong. "Where there is a will,
there is a way."
Won-jun, please don't talk
like an old man.
Gosh, you guys are so dumb.
It's a proverb.
It means you can achieve anything
as long as you focus.
Thank you, Ha-seong.
When Chef On starts appearing on TV,
we'll be on our own.
I called you out here
to rekindle our cooperative spirit.
Where's Chef On?
Right. Why isn't he here?
I didn't call him. He needs to rest.
He needs to turn over a new leaf.
Look. He's doing it again.
Don't you know what a proverb is?
You'll get more tired if you take a break.
You need to run at a steady pace.
Your nagging hasn't gone away at all.
You're always the same because
you think of this as nagging.
I'm always the same?
I hate hearing that.
I want to be someone
who betters myself every day.
This is the problem of
achievement-oriented education.
Why must you always better yourself?
You're right.
Why do I always need to better myself?
I guess that's one thing about you
that's changed.
Yes, that's one thing
about me that's changed.
It must be really hard.
You always need to have high ratings.
And now that you're a writer,
you need to become more famous--
That's not true.
I'm not trying to become more famous,
and I'm not pressured about
getting high ratings.
If the drama I wrote
helps viewers get through their day
with a little happiness,
that's all I need.
That's a lie.
Then there's no reason for you
to struggle.
That's upsetting to hear.
You're so mean.
You've become so cynical.
I was always like this.
I guess you didn't know.
Have some interest in me, will you?
Aren't you going to run?
It's important to have a strong will
when you run.
I'm going to go first.
I'm going to run!
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Let's go!
-Good Soup.
-Keep it up!
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Look!
-It's Chef On! Chef!
-Good Soup.
Did you guys run today?
Yes, Sous-chef said we need to focus
our mind
and use that to
-I don't know.
-He's so dumb.
I'm not that dumb.
Hyeon-soo.
You know her?
Oh, she's the writer of Unruly Detectives.
I told you that I know her.
Oh, really?
Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
How do you know Chef On?
What should we eat?
-We'll have
-Six sandwiches.
I'd like to order six sandwich combos.
-Okay.
-Could you heat them up, please?
Sure.
I like my sandwich cold.
Should we ask her not to heat yours?
There's something fishy about them.
-Mine doesn't need heating.
-What's so fishy?
They like each other.
What?
I'm pretty sharp at these kind of things.
They like each other.
Isn't Chef On way younger than her?
Why does that even matter?
My gosh, I never said it mattered.
I'm just talking about his taste in women.
Then what's his relationship with Hong-a?
I thought they had something going on.
No, there's definitely nothing
going on between them.
Then I'm going to make Hong-a mine.
Here you go.
Enjoy your meal.
Here you go.
Were you guys talking about
something interesting?
No.
I'm your fan, Ms. Lee.
You're just Shin Ha-rim's fan.
You're really no help at all.
It's okay. I should be grateful
since he stars in my drama.
I hope you keep watching our show.
You're very pretty.
Thank you.
I should accept that
before anyone disagrees.
HWANGBO GYEONG CALLING
What do you want?
Hey, are you sure you're
an assistant writer?
How can you not show up at all?
We're in an emergency right now.
There's nothing to do.
Hyeon-soo's going to write
everything anyway.
But still, it'll be reassuring
if we help her with the script.
She has Mr. Park on her side.
Regardless of what the director says,
the production company
is always on her side.
Shut up and get yourself here quickly.
I need to go somewhere first.
Where?
It's none of your business.
What is keeping her so busy?
Can you cook me a bowl of instant noodles?
And why would I do that for you?
Because I'm hungry.
You shouldn't eat instant noodles
for breakfast.
Do you have rice?
-Yes.
-Then give me some.
Okay.
I fell for it again.
Do you think this is
a restaurant or something?
Come on. Let's help each other out.
Helping each other means
it has to be mutual.
And you should be the one
helping me out right now.
You make 100 million won a year.
Not much remains after tax.
And I know you have to give money
to your ex-wife as well.
You're still giving money to your ex-wife.
And yet, you ask your poor
assistant writer to do things for you.
But why in the world am I
fixing a meal for you?
Am I mentally ill or something?
Come to think of it,
I do everything for everyone
like I'm their servant.
On top of what I'm told to do
as an assistant writer.
You're cute.
You really are a pervert.
Your bad taste in women
is the reason why you ended up
getting married to a weird woman.
And that's why you're still giving
money to her.
We have some eggs.
Do you want me to fry you an egg?
I get hurt, just so you know.
Exactly.
That's why I'm asking
if you want fried eggs.
Can I have boiled eggs instead?
I'd like two, please.
So, what brings you here?
They're the scripts I wrote
for a daily drama.
I even submitted them to
HNC's Writing Contest.
I'd like you to review it
and produce the drama.
If you don't sign a contract with me,
you'll regret it in the future.
I'm intrigued by your
groundless confidence.
Hyeon-soo's writing lacks popularity.
You already know that
but chose to produce it anyway.
But I'm a fast writer,
and my storyline is more popular.
There's no need to criticize Ms. Lee
to make yourself stand out.
I've already told Hyeon-soo that
her writing lacks popularity.
People normally choose to
show their good sides
when they want to make themselves
look appealing to someone.
But I chose the opposite of that.
It's more intense that way.
It is intense indeed.
My goal was to have you see
my strong desire to succeed,
even if it means treading on
my close friend.
You've reached your goal.
And I'll consider it.
Thank you.
Hello. You're early.
Yes. The exhibition is tomorrow.
So I have a couple of things
to take care of.
Congratulations, Professor Min.
Come see it if you have time.
Sure. Do you want some tea?
Bring it to the terrace.
Is Jeong-seon here?
LEE DEUL-RAE, THE ACTRESS
WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE
-Are you coming from the shoot?
-Yes.
On Jeong-seon is going to become
a world celebrity now.
My uncle used to love her.
She's exactly the same as then.
What dish are you making?
They won't tell me.
I thought it was all pre-arranged,
but this is hard.
Who do you think the other French chef is?
It must be someone we know.
It's a small field.
Get me a list of potential dishes
Lee Deul-rae might like.
I want to at least know her taste.
Yes, Chef.
What's going on with Hyeon-soo?
Are you two dating?
No. Concentration and choice.
Right now, I'm choosing Good Soup.
I'm concentrating on Good Soup.
What if she slips away?
She's already slipped away once.
So I'm not going to start things
easily this time.
Hello.
You get more charming
every time I see you.
Are you working out?
Yes.
Have a seat.
Su-jeong told me.
You're going to be on TV?
Yes.
You'll get famous once it airs.
You're young and handsome.
You remind me of my youth.
You're still in your prime.
I like handsome men.
Jeong-seon's dad was handsome,
and all the men I met before
were handsome too.
You should be thanking me.
Who do you think gave you your looks?
Are you going to stay for lunch?
Yes. We came here for lunch.
After this cup of tea.
Then enjoy your lunch and have a good day.
Oh, right.
Thanks for everything.
There's no need to say that.
He doesn't like hearing those things.
That would be just rude, wouldn't it?
I have to pay my dues.
I told you that it's okay.
Honey, this isn't right.
Why aren't you letting me say what I want?
In front of your son at that.
It's not that I'm not letting you.
It's just unnecessary.
That's for me to decide.
I'm sure this is uncomfortable for you.
You're an adult too,
so I think you'll understand.
I wanted to say thank you.
It was very thoughtful of you
to do that for every exhibition,
so I had to express my gratitude.
You don't know what I'm thanking you for?
No, it's fine.
It's fine?
What's wrong?
Where did you get the money?
Jeong-seon didn't send it, did he?
Why did you lie? Why are you
treating me like an idiot?
I made a fool of myself in front
of Jeong-sin.
It's Jeong-seon.
-What?
-It's Jeong-seon, not Jeong-sin.
You can't change my son's name
just because you're mad.
Fine. Jeong-seon.
People who love each other
can't lie to one another.
I didn't lie. I just expressed it
a little differently.
Mr. Park sent it.
Mr. Park and Jeong-seon are
practically brothers.
So, you said they were from your son
to boost his dignity?
Then what about me?
Why aren't you boosting my dignity?
I am boosting your dignity.
I'm even involving my son's senior.
What more can I do?
I'm still mad at you.
Honey, you're strange.
You're getting mad at me
at such an odd timing.
You were fine just a while ago
and even finished your meal.
A man's got to eat, doesn't he?
I'm going on my own.
The things I have to put up with
just so I can take in a man like him.
Of course, you wouldn't turn a blind eye.
You're hard to deal with.
It feels like the teacher caught me
doing something red-handed.
Don't try to weasel out of this.
I thought for a second about
who you could've borrowed the money from.
I'm just hoping that it's not the person
who I think it is,
because that would be
the worst case scenario.
It's nothing like that.
Why would I borrow money from
someone you know?
Daniel gives me money.
Professors don't get paid a lot,
but he gives me some.
I have some saved up.
Do you really need a man?
Are you going to live with me
for the rest of my life?
Can't you just live on your own?
I don't want to live by myself.
You don't want to live with me,
but men are different.
Even if it's for a little while,
they love me.
Passionately, that is.
You got burned last time,
but you're still going on about it?
It doesn't justify why I have to avoid it.
It's the passionate love
between a man and a woman
that keeps them together.
I find all kinds of relationships insipid.
But when I'm with a man,
even if it's short-lived,
the love is intense.
All right. This conversation won't
get us anywhere.
Now tell me. Who lent you the money?
I told you I didn't borrow it.
Why can't you trust your own mother?
It's going to be bad if the ratings
go down after today's episode.
Here she is. Speak of the devil.
Hey.
What's wrong with you?
You don't even have the right
to be an assistant writer.
Hyeon-soo, here's a gift for you. Open it.
What is it?
I still have some left.
You look really tired these days.
You can't let your skin get ruined
just because your drama's failing.
Did you really have to hit a nerve?
It's a fact.
You're the one who's being
overly protective of her.
Okay, I'll use it.
Then you guys won't have to fight, right?
Don't you need to wash your face first?
It's okay. I'll apply it again
after I wash my face later.
-Hyeon-soo.
-Yes?
Can you take my name off
the assistant writer list?
Why? It's what any assistant writer wants.
That's not the case for me.
Okay, then. Gyeong,
call the staff, and ask them to remove
Hong-a's name from the list.
Okay.
You're really strange.
We still have time before
today's episode airs.
Let's order something. I'll buy.
Did something good happen to you today?
It's the opposite.
Hong-a tends to spend money
whenever something upsetting
happens to her.
What's there for her to get upset about?
What do you even know about me?
You and I are stuck together for
over ten hours every day.
Don't be mistaken. That doesn't mean
we share everything during that time.
You guys, that's enough.
I'll buy today. What do you want to eat?
I want stir-fried seafood noodles.
Stir-fried seafood noodles is one of
the dishes that are easy to make.
This dish personally reminds me
of my mother.
This was what she used to cook
for me as a late-night meal.
It's a meaningful dish for me.
Why is he running on the beach
all of a sudden?
Does that make sense?
The view is good, though.
But the image doesn't fit with the story.
Is it the ratings?
I told you.
Ratings go up for fight scenes.
The story becomes unrealistic
if they shoot it like that.
It feels like a drama.
But it is a drama.
My gosh. I think the ratings will
drop from last week.
No, you don't know yet.
This live chart isn't even that exact.
It's not exact, but it's pretty similar.
I'm going to bed.
Get home safely.
I'm not leaving. I'm going to stay
the night here.
-Okay.
-Good night.
Lee Hyeon-soo, I support you.
YOU LIKED THIS COMMEN
I wish I could like this comment
ten times.
"Lee Hyeon-soo, I support you."
DIRECTOR MIN I-BOK
REAL TIME RATINGS GRAPH
DIRECTOR MIN I-BOK
Yes, Director Min.
Did you see the ratings?
The ratings dropped for the
department store scene
that you told me to shoot
as is on the script.
Ratings went up for the action scene
I had changed the setting to a beach.
This is the difference between
professionals and amateurs.
CEO PARK JEONG-U
Yes, Mr. Park.
You sound cheery.
You didn't see the ratings?
I saw it.
I'm sorry. Looks like you'll see
some loss because of me.
Lee Hyeon-soo.
You have to think of yourself first
in situations like this.
I'm escaping reality right now.
I'm eating something.
If you're escaping by eating,
it seems you're not doing so bad.
To be honest,
I'm scared.
Are you trying to get me to help you?
Then I'll do it.
No, that's not it.
You have to confront it.
That way you can get up
even if you fall again.
RATING FOR UNRULY DETECTIVES
REACHES ALL-TIME LOW
What do we do?
She must have left after seeing this.
REACHES ALL-TIME LOW
Why did she go all out when
she gets scared so easily?
She's going to take all the blame.
What do you mean?
When ratings plummet like this,
someone's bound to get sacrificed.
"Whose fault is it?"
How is that Hyeon-soo's fault?
She went to the set.
She made a scene publicly
and that's how the problems got exposed.
She'll become the target.
Why would you
Fine, you're right.
You're awfully sharp sometimes.
It's not sometimes. I'm always like this.
It's Hyeon-soo.
Hyeon-soo.
Stay calm.
I can't pretend to be fine
in front of you guys too.
Should I get you a cup of tea?
That'd be great.
I'll send the script
for episode eight first.
Yes, this is Ji Hong-a.
Congratulations.
Your script has been selected as the
winner for HNC's drama competition.
Really?
When is the award ceremony?
Okay. Thank you.
What award ceremony?
My script won HNC's
drama series competition.
You submitted your script
to the competition?
When?
-That's amazing.
-Congratulations.
-Hyeon-soo.
-My goodness.
This is the beginning for you.
Congratulations.
Thank you. Keep up the hard work.
How much harder do I need to work?
Winning competitions requires
a bit of luck.
You don't win just by writing well.
The scripts that make the final cut
are pretty much the same.
From that point, it just depends
on the jury's tastes.
-So--
-Hyeon-soo.
Can't we just focus on congratulating me?
If you say I just got lucky,
I feel like you're belittling my efforts.
You have no idea how hard I tried.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
What are you sorry about?
I got jealous for half a second.
Good for you, Ji Hong-a!
You have everything now.
Writer Ji, do you want a cup of tea too?
Gyeong, you're the best.
Can I take my leave? I should
tell people the good news.
Go ahead. Your mom will be so happy.
Thank you.
I know things are tough for you,
but I have to respect my life too.
I have to be happy on a day like this.
That's why I like you.
If you didn't get all happy because of me,
I would have felt more miserable.
Hurry.
Gyeong-su.
This is good.
Why aren't you eating the pasta?
Do I have to?
Those two don't complement each other.
The jamppong and bibimguksu
are both spicy.
I can't help but think that
you're trying to avoid my dishes.
I eat what I want to eat.
You have a habit of doubting
everyone's intentions.
Fix it.
Exactly what I wanted to say.
"Fix it."
Hi, Hong-a.
You guys are eating.
What's up?
Is Jeong-seon here? I don't see him.
He went to film for My Soul Food today.
Why?
Just
Do you want to eat with us?
No, I'll be on my way.
Is everything okay?
Won-jun, you're such a great guy.
You're such a great guy,
but why don't I have any feelings for you?
That hurts.
Won-jun, my script got selected.
The HNC station called me today.
Really?
Ji Hong-a!
You finally did it.
I did it!
Now, be a more giving person.
You had to kill the mood.
When have I ever been not nice?
But what time does Jeong-seon
start shooting?
First, we'll get your makeup done.
We'll proceed as shown in this order.
Your opponent is already here.
I make two dishes, right? One that's been
requested and one that's of my choice.
Yes. You would need to think quick.
You won't know the dish they want
until we start the shoot.
I'll come back just before we start.
Okay.
WAITING ROOM
HONG-A
Yes?
Has the shoot not started yet?
I thought I'd call just in case.
If you thought I was shooting,
why did you call?
I got chosen.
My script was selected by HNC.
Really? Congratulations.
I don't like your reaction.
I wanted you to be the first
to congratulate me,
so I even went to Good Soup.
Good job, Hong-a. Congratulations.
Words don't count.
Buy me a nice meal later.
I'll wait for you at Good Soup.
Okay.
Are you my opponent today?
Hello, sir.
You were always lucky.
How did you get this far?
I look forward to it.
All right, let's give it a go.
I'm curious to see
how far your luck will take you.
Please sit down over here.
Did you stay up all night?
You look tired.
How can I sleep well
in a situation like this?
Don't take this to heart.
When a child under-performs at school,
the parents get him a tutor
or take a different approach
to his studies.
If the director and the writer
agree to keep trying,
it's not for me to intervene.
But in your case, the director isn't happy
about the script and the rating is low.
Unfortunately, I don't have
much of an option.
Let's recruit one more writer.
Do you know anyone you're close with?
Someone you could work with.
I'll think about it.
Did you hear what happened on set?
You haven't heard about
what Ha-rim did, have you?
Ha-rim, please.
We can't waste any more time.
I asked for an edit, but I didn't get one.
I'll edit it in the shoot.
Look, Director.
I can't get into character. Okay?
Let's shoot tomorrow.
The show will air next week.
It's not worth shooting!
I couldn't sleep for two days.
None of us slept well, okay?
Shoot someone else's scene first.
Hey. Ha-rim!
Hey! How can you leave? Hey!
Today's star has a baby-face
and a talent in acting.
She has been loved ever since her debut.
If you compare her to a book,
she's a steady seller.
Today, Lee Deul-rae has joined us here
on My Soul Food.
I was told that you'd like to have
French cuisine.
There's a dish called bouillabaisse.
I had it in France when I went there
on my honeymoon.
-I see.
-I was
really happy then.
Enjoying your bouillabaisse
while reminiscing about the good memories.
Well, you've come to the right place.
This is the reason why our show exists.
Chefs, did you hear her well?
-Yes.
-Great.
Please make the bouillabaisse
Lee Deul-rae had on her honeymoon,
and a dish that will complement
the bouillabaisse.
I'll give you 40 minutes to cook.
Please start now.
He's fiercely slicing away.
I'm excited to see
how the bouillabaisse will turn out.
We can sense the aroma all the way here.
-It smells good.
-Yes.
I'll go up and have a taste.
It's bouillabaisse.
How will it taste?
I brought a spoon with me.
Wow. This is almost complete.
All right.
It tastes familiar.
It's bouillabaisse
with a Korean touch to it.
That's why it's a little spicy.
This will stimulate your appetite.
I'll now try Chef On Jeong-seon's food.
It has a different color.
I can't really tell what this tastes like.
Jeong-seon is losing his smile.
All right.
Please continue with your cooking.
The two dishes taste different for sure.
I'm so excited. I want to try it soon.
I know, right?
It's time to wrap up.
You have seven minutes.
Chef Lee Jin-uk seems to be finishing up.
He's putting it on the plate.
Chef On Jeong-seon
Is there a problem?
He seems to be in a rush.
It appears the lamb he placed in
the sous vide machine isn't cooked.
Goodness, this is
I'm not sure if he'll finish
his dishes on time.
Were there any chefs
that didn't finish on time?
-No, not yet.
-Really?
We didn't have one yet.
If they're in a rush,
even chefs can make mistakes.
-He looks calm.
-Yes.
Yes. Chef Lee Jin-uk has rung the bell.
Yes.
Now, the problem is Chef On Jeong-seon.
I'm worried.
There isn't any time left.
Chef On Jeong-seon
is putting the food on the plate.
Okay.
Let us do the five-second countdown.
Five,
-four, three, two, one.
-four, three, two, one.
Okay. It's done.
Chef On Jeong-seon
has just managed to ring the bell
to indicate that he has finished as well.
Shin Ha-rim can't even act.
All he does is show off.
He's ruining the drama.
He shouldn't be in the drama.
What are you doing?
I'm leaving hate comments for Shin Ha-rim.
PLEASE COOPERATE
FOR A CLEANER INTERNET CULTURE
Someone reported me again.
They should know how annoying Ha-rim is.
If he doesn't shoot,
what does he expect us to do?
I'm going home.
Okay. Go home and rest.
Someone else is editing the script anyway.
Yes.
Hey.
Right now--
It's okay.
Even if this doesn't work out,
you can write something else.
Even if this fails, you'll succeed.
Are you telling me that
I've failed already?
No, that's not what I meant.
Perhaps trying to console you
isn't such a great idea at this moment.
You being there for me
makes me feel better.
I shall go and sink deeper into despair.
Oh, come on.
Sleep well.
Okay.
-I'll taste it.
-Sure.
-I'm so happy.
-Right.
I've been waiting for this moment.
I'm trying to keep a serious face,
but I can't help but smile.
This dish is perfect.
It's very refreshing,
yet it's full of aroma.
It's amazing.
-Now
-Okay.
I'll try this one.
Also, here's something
interesting to note.
Chef Lee Jin-uk and
Chef On Jeong-seon first met
as a teacher and a student in the past.
Not really.
He was under me as a line cook.
So, he wasn't exactly your student?
No.
I see. Okay.
-Lee Deul-rae.
-Yes?
Your decision will determine
if Chef On Jeong-seon
will beat his master,
or if Chef Lee Jin-uk
will receive an expected win.
Did you see your face on the screen?
Was it that good?
-It's not that.
-Oh, really?
Was it not good?
It's hard to read her face.
It's time for you to make your decision.
Deul-rae, have you made your choice?
-Yes, I have.
-I see.
Okay.
-I'll press it.
-Okay.
-Bye.
-Take care.
Chef Lee Jin-uk's food was more delicious.
He's a great chef.
However, yours made me happy.
I felt like I was in my 20s again,
roaming the streets of Paris
with my husband.
Tiring, but
I felt excited.
Thank you. It's why I cook.
To make people happy,
even if it's for a fleeting moment.
You did just that.
So? Where is Ha-rim right now?
Okay.
Why are you here?
I'm here to see the chief director
because of Unruly Detectives.
Congratulations on your first win.
What about Unruly Detectives?
The broadcasting company wants to
onboard a new writer.
Meanwhile, the actor refused to shoot
and just left the scene.
There's nothing but criticism
on the Internet.
It couldn't get any worse.
So where are you going now?
To see Shin Ha-rim.
I'm going to do whatever it takes
to get him back on set.
I'll beat him if I have to.
Just don't get beaten up.
Do you not talk to Hyeon-soo?
You two looked pretty close.
It'd be nice to make her something to eat.
Not that she'd take it.
-Let's go.
-Okay.
GOOD SOUP
Why are you calling
instead of coming here?
I'm sorry.
Something came up, so I can't have dinner.
I thought you were going
to congratulate me. I'll wait.
I'm sorry, don't wait for me.
I'll cook you something nice another time.
Who are you seeing instead?
It's like the whole world knows
how pathetic it must be to be me.
Words travel far.
It went too far this time.
Here, I'll do it.
No, I'll do it. This is my house.
You're always treating me. Let me do it.
The one who does it better can just do it.
I'm good at things like this,
so you should do what you're good at.
I don't think I'm good at anything.
Writing is what I do best.
But look at me now.
Don't look at me like that.
My dignity has hit rock bottom.
I'm scared.
I'm acting like a helpless woman.
I can't believe I'm acting like this
so that you'd console me.
What are you doing?
Are you scared?
Did you get a chance to read it?
My condition is that I get paid more
than Hyeon-soo, even by just ten won.
I'm afraid that's not possible.
Why am I less important than Hyeon-soo?
Did I ever ask you to do anything for me?
Why isn't she checking her e-mail?
-They took out most of the parts I wrote.
-I came to get my things.
Judging from what's going on now,
I think Hyeon-soo will get fired soon.
I'll pay you more than Hyeon-soo does
Be my assistant writer.
Is Jeong-seon part of the reason
you're being like this?
Do you not care about how I feel
just because he likes you?
Are you that crazy about him?
Enough to throw away our friendship?
Everyone is less important than she is.
Don't be violent with your emotions again.
Subtitle translation by Blake Lee
I succeeded and earned a lot of money.
But my dad isn't here.
He passed away
before he could witness my success.
I want to start a family.
I think I'll be able to live
happily with you.
I won the contest.
But
I'm not pleased.
I have a man I love.
But I realized it too late.
I realized what love is
only after he disappeared from my sight.
You
Are you aware of
what you're doing to me right now?
He asked me to wait for him.
He called me.
But I couldn't take his call
because I was with you.
It was his last call.
I should've taken it.
Where must I go to see him now?
DECEMBER, 2012
What does that man do for a living?
I don't know why
I'm asking you this right now.
What good will it do to me?
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
Being sorry only means that
this is the end.
And don't be scared.
I'm not going to make you
feel uncomfortable.
Thank you.
I like this song.
-Should I turn it off?
-No, it's okay.
Hyeon-soo doesn't go out with just anyone.
She doesn't go on blind dates or
date just any guy she knows.
She's full of doubt.
She thinks of love very rationally.
She said she wants to get
married to someone
who respects her and whom
she can respect in return.
If you want to date Hyeon-soo,
it's important that you win her trust.
It's been a while.
It's hard to see you at work since
you go abroad on business a lot.
APRIL, 2013
You don't need to come
to work anymore, do you?
Really?
You never mentioned anything like that.
Since when were you so obedient?
Why aren't you offering
to sign a contract with me?
I know you get a lot of offers
from other companies.
I'm sure you feel uncomfortable with me.
You said you won't make me
feel uncomfortable.
What you just did right now
The right tip of your lip curls up
whenever you smile. It's very sexy.
Do I do that?
Yes.
Let's sign a contract.
Okay.
I'll earn you a lot of money.
I've earned a lot already.
And I can always earn money
from other things.
You can write whatever you want to write.
Thank you.
I need to go to Paris for about a month.
I'll be doing business there
and meeting people.
-Should I get you a gift?
-Yes.
I can't believe you.
You thought I'd refuse, didn't you?
That's why I said yes.
It seems like you've become a bit taller.
I'm too old to grow.
I even served in the military.
You've achieved
quite a lot of things already.
All that's left for you
is to become successful.
You graduate next year?
Once I graduate, I'm going to spend
two years working at a restaurant.
I want to be acknowledged as a chef here.
All you think about is work.
Don't you date?
That's something for me to say.
Aren't you popular with the ladies?
You must be picky.
No, I'm not.
I was rejected recently.
She likes someone else apparently.
I was rejected as well before
I left for Paris.
She said work is more important than love.
She's ambitious. I like her.
I'm glad you like her.
I'm going to see her again
when I get back to Korea.
I'll introduce you to her then.
What if I steal her from you?
First of all, she won't let you
do that to her.
Most importantly,
she's seeing someone else right now.
Apparently, they might get married.
Don't give me that look.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think
that the conversation we had
was about the same woman.
If I'd known this first,
would I have been able to
calm his rage a bit?
I still wonder.
YEAR 2017
What's this out of the blue?
My goodness. This is what happens
when you work with newcomers.
They make a fuss over nothing.
Things like this happen all the time
if you work in this industry.
Since these things happen all the time,
you should learn how to deal with it.
Do you think I'm staying put because
I like your directing?
There's no detail whatsoever.
My goodness.
What did I do wrong in my past life
to end up as the chief producer?
CHIEF PRODUCERS AID PRODUCERS
IN PRODUCTION WORKS
You two can grab
each other's hair and fight
or beat each other up and end up
at the police. Do whatever you want.
And Ms. Lee,
you keep saying that
I brought you into this mess,
but it is part of my job
to introduce the two of you.
Whether you get along or not
is up to you people, not me.
I'm sorry.
You know that we can't just drop the show.
I've been through this a lot too.
I've tried bringing in
new writers and everything.
But it really depends on
what you make of it.
It's a waste of energy to fight
among yourselves.
Spare me, I-bok.
If the ratings drop again tomorrow,
you both
are out.
Out.
I want beer.
Beer and fried chicken?
Beer, chicken, and tourte.
Gosh, he's showing off again.
But I've tried it too.
It was good.
I know how to make it too.
-Make it for me. I want to eat it.
-Stop it.
Stop.
Why are you guys acting like kids?
Like kids!
-No, stop!
-Excuse me.
You guys ordered fried chicken, right?
-Who ordered it?
-I didn't.
Speak of the devil.
There he is.
They're having fun.
My boys should enjoy when they can.
You have a lot of affection for people.
One day, you'll end up getting hurt.
And you put up quite a wall.
I suppose you don't get hurt much.
It's the conclusion I came to
after getting hurt a lot.
Those I want to be close to, I keep them
by my side. The rest, I keep my distance.
I'm honored you're keeping me
by your side.
Be good.
If you disappoint me,
I'll seek company much less.
Yes, Mr. Park.
But what made you spare your precious time
to come here?
Have you heard of My Soul Food?
It's a new SBC variety show.
I've heard of it,
but I haven't watched it.
Watch it.
This week, it's a battle between
two French chefs.
But one of the chefs suddenly
had to go abroad.
You should be lucky to be his replacement.
It's too early to say I'm lucky.
Who's the other chef?
They don't tell you. You'll find out
once you get there.
The guest is Lee Deul-rae.
She's a middle-aged actress
who's still quite famous.
If she chooses your dish,
it'll be a great opportunity for you.
Good luck!
SCR LEE TAE-BOK
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JUN-HO
Director Min,
what would you like to do?
Is there any way we can come
to an agreement?
Do as I say.
That's the agreement.
It's too late to recruit writers
at this point.
The story's logic has to make sense,
and it needs plenty of research.
Are you threatening me right now?
I respect you.
I'm only asking that you respect me too.
It's good that you fixed the script
as needed on the set.
And you're good at it.
I'll shoot everything on your script
without changing anything.
Let's see how the ratings are next week.
Don't regret it then.
Why do you keep being so negative?
ON JEONG-SEON
The person you are trying to reach
is unavailable. Please leave
ON JEONG-SEON
I don't like you.
Are you doing exactly what I did to you?
MISSED CALL
I checked the staff schedule earlier,
and the shoot starts early
in the morning tomorrow.
They must be shooting additional scenes
for tomorrow's episode.
I heard from the director.
It must be hard for everyone.
Who doesn't have it hard here?
So what's he going to do now?
This hits the spot.
I love drinking coffee at this hour.
You're escaping reality.
Bingo.
This hits the spot.
Goodness.
ON JEONG-SEON
Oh, my.
Why?
It's nothing. I'm going to take
this call inside.
Hello. This is Lee Hyeon-soo.
I know.
You knew it was my number?
I should ask that question.
How did you know my number?
I got it from Won-jun.
So what if I know your number?
Is something up?
No. I mean
There's a lot going on.
I met the director.
That's not really my field,
so I don't know what to say.
You just have to listen.
I'm a man. It's hard to just listen.
It's my instinct to want to solve things.
Okay.
Then I'll ask a lady friend.
We're good at just listening.
Then you don't have a particular reason
for calling me?
No.
Then good night. You shouldn't skip
your meals when working.
Okay. You sleep tight too.
"You shouldn't skip your meals
when working."
He's flirting with me.
Should I tell you what I did
when I felt sad?
Then I should flirt with him too.
WILL YOU SOLVE IT FOR ME?
Will you solve it for me?
How?
-Are you going to give up?
-No.
You can stop if it's too tiring.
No, I'm going to keep running.
I'm going to work after this.
There's a huge gap between watching
a drama and producing one.
It seemed like really hard work.
You have a shoot later, right?
I wouldn't have asked you
to run with me had I known.
Were you surprised to find out that
I was the main writer?
Did you agree to it when you already knew?
Let's go. You said you need to go to work.
Why aren't you answering my question?
You're here.
-Isn't anyone here yet?
-No.
You guys are so lazy.
This is why I decided to gather everyone.
You can't just suddenly make a
group chat and tell us to come out.
Hurry up, and get over here!
I'm tired. Why did you make us come here?
I'm not tired.
How can I not like this guy?
That's too bad because
I really don't like you.
My gosh, he's exactly my type.
Min-ho, you're really popular.
You can't call this being popular.
They're just putting me in
the middle of their emotional dispute.
My gosh, I really like you too.
Now, let us proceed. "Where there is
a will, there is a way."
"Where a will"
You got it wrong. "Where there is a will,
there is a way."
Won-jun, please don't talk
like an old man.
Gosh, you guys are so dumb.
It's a proverb.
It means you can achieve anything
as long as you focus.
Thank you, Ha-seong.
When Chef On starts appearing on TV,
we'll be on our own.
I called you out here
to rekindle our cooperative spirit.
Where's Chef On?
Right. Why isn't he here?
I didn't call him. He needs to rest.
He needs to turn over a new leaf.
Look. He's doing it again.
Don't you know what a proverb is?
You'll get more tired if you take a break.
You need to run at a steady pace.
Your nagging hasn't gone away at all.
You're always the same because
you think of this as nagging.
I'm always the same?
I hate hearing that.
I want to be someone
who betters myself every day.
This is the problem of
achievement-oriented education.
Why must you always better yourself?
You're right.
Why do I always need to better myself?
I guess that's one thing about you
that's changed.
Yes, that's one thing
about me that's changed.
It must be really hard.
You always need to have high ratings.
And now that you're a writer,
you need to become more famous--
That's not true.
I'm not trying to become more famous,
and I'm not pressured about
getting high ratings.
If the drama I wrote
helps viewers get through their day
with a little happiness,
that's all I need.
That's a lie.
Then there's no reason for you
to struggle.
That's upsetting to hear.
You're so mean.
You've become so cynical.
I was always like this.
I guess you didn't know.
Have some interest in me, will you?
Aren't you going to run?
It's important to have a strong will
when you run.
I'm going to go first.
I'm going to run!
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Let's go!
-Good Soup.
-Keep it up!
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Good Soup.
-Look!
-It's Chef On! Chef!
-Good Soup.
Did you guys run today?
Yes, Sous-chef said we need to focus
our mind
and use that to
-I don't know.
-He's so dumb.
I'm not that dumb.
Hyeon-soo.
You know her?
Oh, she's the writer of Unruly Detectives.
I told you that I know her.
Oh, really?
Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
How do you know Chef On?
What should we eat?
-We'll have
-Six sandwiches.
I'd like to order six sandwich combos.
-Okay.
-Could you heat them up, please?
Sure.
I like my sandwich cold.
Should we ask her not to heat yours?
There's something fishy about them.
-Mine doesn't need heating.
-What's so fishy?
They like each other.
What?
I'm pretty sharp at these kind of things.
They like each other.
Isn't Chef On way younger than her?
Why does that even matter?
My gosh, I never said it mattered.
I'm just talking about his taste in women.
Then what's his relationship with Hong-a?
I thought they had something going on.
No, there's definitely nothing
going on between them.
Then I'm going to make Hong-a mine.
Here you go.
Enjoy your meal.
Here you go.
Were you guys talking about
something interesting?
No.
I'm your fan, Ms. Lee.
You're just Shin Ha-rim's fan.
You're really no help at all.
It's okay. I should be grateful
since he stars in my drama.
I hope you keep watching our show.
You're very pretty.
Thank you.
I should accept that
before anyone disagrees.
HWANGBO GYEONG CALLING
What do you want?
Hey, are you sure you're
an assistant writer?
How can you not show up at all?
We're in an emergency right now.
There's nothing to do.
Hyeon-soo's going to write
everything anyway.
But still, it'll be reassuring
if we help her with the script.
She has Mr. Park on her side.
Regardless of what the director says,
the production company
is always on her side.
Shut up and get yourself here quickly.
I need to go somewhere first.
Where?
It's none of your business.
What is keeping her so busy?
Can you cook me a bowl of instant noodles?
And why would I do that for you?
Because I'm hungry.
You shouldn't eat instant noodles
for breakfast.
Do you have rice?
-Yes.
-Then give me some.
Okay.
I fell for it again.
Do you think this is
a restaurant or something?
Come on. Let's help each other out.
Helping each other means
it has to be mutual.
And you should be the one
helping me out right now.
You make 100 million won a year.
Not much remains after tax.
And I know you have to give money
to your ex-wife as well.
You're still giving money to your ex-wife.
And yet, you ask your poor
assistant writer to do things for you.
But why in the world am I
fixing a meal for you?
Am I mentally ill or something?
Come to think of it,
I do everything for everyone
like I'm their servant.
On top of what I'm told to do
as an assistant writer.
You're cute.
You really are a pervert.
Your bad taste in women
is the reason why you ended up
getting married to a weird woman.
And that's why you're still giving
money to her.
We have some eggs.
Do you want me to fry you an egg?
I get hurt, just so you know.
Exactly.
That's why I'm asking
if you want fried eggs.
Can I have boiled eggs instead?
I'd like two, please.
So, what brings you here?
They're the scripts I wrote
for a daily drama.
I even submitted them to
HNC's Writing Contest.
I'd like you to review it
and produce the drama.
If you don't sign a contract with me,
you'll regret it in the future.
I'm intrigued by your
groundless confidence.
Hyeon-soo's writing lacks popularity.
You already know that
but chose to produce it anyway.
But I'm a fast writer,
and my storyline is more popular.
There's no need to criticize Ms. Lee
to make yourself stand out.
I've already told Hyeon-soo that
her writing lacks popularity.
People normally choose to
show their good sides
when they want to make themselves
look appealing to someone.
But I chose the opposite of that.
It's more intense that way.
It is intense indeed.
My goal was to have you see
my strong desire to succeed,
even if it means treading on
my close friend.
You've reached your goal.
And I'll consider it.
Thank you.
Hello. You're early.
Yes. The exhibition is tomorrow.
So I have a couple of things
to take care of.
Congratulations, Professor Min.
Come see it if you have time.
Sure. Do you want some tea?
Bring it to the terrace.
Is Jeong-seon here?
LEE DEUL-RAE, THE ACTRESS
WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE
-Are you coming from the shoot?
-Yes.
On Jeong-seon is going to become
a world celebrity now.
My uncle used to love her.
She's exactly the same as then.
What dish are you making?
They won't tell me.
I thought it was all pre-arranged,
but this is hard.
Who do you think the other French chef is?
It must be someone we know.
It's a small field.
Get me a list of potential dishes
Lee Deul-rae might like.
I want to at least know her taste.
Yes, Chef.
What's going on with Hyeon-soo?
Are you two dating?
No. Concentration and choice.
Right now, I'm choosing Good Soup.
I'm concentrating on Good Soup.
What if she slips away?
She's already slipped away once.
So I'm not going to start things
easily this time.
Hello.
You get more charming
every time I see you.
Are you working out?
Yes.
Have a seat.
Su-jeong told me.
You're going to be on TV?
Yes.
You'll get famous once it airs.
You're young and handsome.
You remind me of my youth.
You're still in your prime.
I like handsome men.
Jeong-seon's dad was handsome,
and all the men I met before
were handsome too.
You should be thanking me.
Who do you think gave you your looks?
Are you going to stay for lunch?
Yes. We came here for lunch.
After this cup of tea.
Then enjoy your lunch and have a good day.
Oh, right.
Thanks for everything.
There's no need to say that.
He doesn't like hearing those things.
That would be just rude, wouldn't it?
I have to pay my dues.
I told you that it's okay.
Honey, this isn't right.
Why aren't you letting me say what I want?
In front of your son at that.
It's not that I'm not letting you.
It's just unnecessary.
That's for me to decide.
I'm sure this is uncomfortable for you.
You're an adult too,
so I think you'll understand.
I wanted to say thank you.
It was very thoughtful of you
to do that for every exhibition,
so I had to express my gratitude.
You don't know what I'm thanking you for?
No, it's fine.
It's fine?
What's wrong?
Where did you get the money?
Jeong-seon didn't send it, did he?
Why did you lie? Why are you
treating me like an idiot?
I made a fool of myself in front
of Jeong-sin.
It's Jeong-seon.
-What?
-It's Jeong-seon, not Jeong-sin.
You can't change my son's name
just because you're mad.
Fine. Jeong-seon.
People who love each other
can't lie to one another.
I didn't lie. I just expressed it
a little differently.
Mr. Park sent it.
Mr. Park and Jeong-seon are
practically brothers.
So, you said they were from your son
to boost his dignity?
Then what about me?
Why aren't you boosting my dignity?
I am boosting your dignity.
I'm even involving my son's senior.
What more can I do?
I'm still mad at you.
Honey, you're strange.
You're getting mad at me
at such an odd timing.
You were fine just a while ago
and even finished your meal.
A man's got to eat, doesn't he?
I'm going on my own.
The things I have to put up with
just so I can take in a man like him.
Of course, you wouldn't turn a blind eye.
You're hard to deal with.
It feels like the teacher caught me
doing something red-handed.
Don't try to weasel out of this.
I thought for a second about
who you could've borrowed the money from.
I'm just hoping that it's not the person
who I think it is,
because that would be
the worst case scenario.
It's nothing like that.
Why would I borrow money from
someone you know?
Daniel gives me money.
Professors don't get paid a lot,
but he gives me some.
I have some saved up.
Do you really need a man?
Are you going to live with me
for the rest of my life?
Can't you just live on your own?
I don't want to live by myself.
You don't want to live with me,
but men are different.
Even if it's for a little while,
they love me.
Passionately, that is.
You got burned last time,
but you're still going on about it?
It doesn't justify why I have to avoid it.
It's the passionate love
between a man and a woman
that keeps them together.
I find all kinds of relationships insipid.
But when I'm with a man,
even if it's short-lived,
the love is intense.
All right. This conversation won't
get us anywhere.
Now tell me. Who lent you the money?
I told you I didn't borrow it.
Why can't you trust your own mother?
It's going to be bad if the ratings
go down after today's episode.
Here she is. Speak of the devil.
Hey.
What's wrong with you?
You don't even have the right
to be an assistant writer.
Hyeon-soo, here's a gift for you. Open it.
What is it?
I still have some left.
You look really tired these days.
You can't let your skin get ruined
just because your drama's failing.
Did you really have to hit a nerve?
It's a fact.
You're the one who's being
overly protective of her.
Okay, I'll use it.
Then you guys won't have to fight, right?
Don't you need to wash your face first?
It's okay. I'll apply it again
after I wash my face later.
-Hyeon-soo.
-Yes?
Can you take my name off
the assistant writer list?
Why? It's what any assistant writer wants.
That's not the case for me.
Okay, then. Gyeong,
call the staff, and ask them to remove
Hong-a's name from the list.
Okay.
You're really strange.
We still have time before
today's episode airs.
Let's order something. I'll buy.
Did something good happen to you today?
It's the opposite.
Hong-a tends to spend money
whenever something upsetting
happens to her.
What's there for her to get upset about?
What do you even know about me?
You and I are stuck together for
over ten hours every day.
Don't be mistaken. That doesn't mean
we share everything during that time.
You guys, that's enough.
I'll buy today. What do you want to eat?
I want stir-fried seafood noodles.
Stir-fried seafood noodles is one of
the dishes that are easy to make.
This dish personally reminds me
of my mother.
This was what she used to cook
for me as a late-night meal.
It's a meaningful dish for me.
Why is he running on the beach
all of a sudden?
Does that make sense?
The view is good, though.
But the image doesn't fit with the story.
Is it the ratings?
I told you.
Ratings go up for fight scenes.
The story becomes unrealistic
if they shoot it like that.
It feels like a drama.
But it is a drama.
My gosh. I think the ratings will
drop from last week.
No, you don't know yet.
This live chart isn't even that exact.
It's not exact, but it's pretty similar.
I'm going to bed.
Get home safely.
I'm not leaving. I'm going to stay
the night here.
-Okay.
-Good night.
Lee Hyeon-soo, I support you.
YOU LIKED THIS COMMEN
I wish I could like this comment
ten times.
"Lee Hyeon-soo, I support you."
DIRECTOR MIN I-BOK
REAL TIME RATINGS GRAPH
DIRECTOR MIN I-BOK
Yes, Director Min.
Did you see the ratings?
The ratings dropped for the
department store scene
that you told me to shoot
as is on the script.
Ratings went up for the action scene
I had changed the setting to a beach.
This is the difference between
professionals and amateurs.
CEO PARK JEONG-U
Yes, Mr. Park.
You sound cheery.
You didn't see the ratings?
I saw it.
I'm sorry. Looks like you'll see
some loss because of me.
Lee Hyeon-soo.
You have to think of yourself first
in situations like this.
I'm escaping reality right now.
I'm eating something.
If you're escaping by eating,
it seems you're not doing so bad.
To be honest,
I'm scared.
Are you trying to get me to help you?
Then I'll do it.
No, that's not it.
You have to confront it.
That way you can get up
even if you fall again.
RATING FOR UNRULY DETECTIVES
REACHES ALL-TIME LOW
What do we do?
She must have left after seeing this.
REACHES ALL-TIME LOW
Why did she go all out when
she gets scared so easily?
She's going to take all the blame.
What do you mean?
When ratings plummet like this,
someone's bound to get sacrificed.
"Whose fault is it?"
How is that Hyeon-soo's fault?
She went to the set.
She made a scene publicly
and that's how the problems got exposed.
She'll become the target.
Why would you
Fine, you're right.
You're awfully sharp sometimes.
It's not sometimes. I'm always like this.
It's Hyeon-soo.
Hyeon-soo.
Stay calm.
I can't pretend to be fine
in front of you guys too.
Should I get you a cup of tea?
That'd be great.
I'll send the script
for episode eight first.
Yes, this is Ji Hong-a.
Congratulations.
Your script has been selected as the
winner for HNC's drama competition.
Really?
When is the award ceremony?
Okay. Thank you.
What award ceremony?
My script won HNC's
drama series competition.
You submitted your script
to the competition?
When?
-That's amazing.
-Congratulations.
-Hyeon-soo.
-My goodness.
This is the beginning for you.
Congratulations.
Thank you. Keep up the hard work.
How much harder do I need to work?
Winning competitions requires
a bit of luck.
You don't win just by writing well.
The scripts that make the final cut
are pretty much the same.
From that point, it just depends
on the jury's tastes.
-So--
-Hyeon-soo.
Can't we just focus on congratulating me?
If you say I just got lucky,
I feel like you're belittling my efforts.
You have no idea how hard I tried.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
What are you sorry about?
I got jealous for half a second.
Good for you, Ji Hong-a!
You have everything now.
Writer Ji, do you want a cup of tea too?
Gyeong, you're the best.
Can I take my leave? I should
tell people the good news.
Go ahead. Your mom will be so happy.
Thank you.
I know things are tough for you,
but I have to respect my life too.
I have to be happy on a day like this.
That's why I like you.
If you didn't get all happy because of me,
I would have felt more miserable.
Hurry.
Gyeong-su.
This is good.
Why aren't you eating the pasta?
Do I have to?
Those two don't complement each other.
The jamppong and bibimguksu
are both spicy.
I can't help but think that
you're trying to avoid my dishes.
I eat what I want to eat.
You have a habit of doubting
everyone's intentions.
Fix it.
Exactly what I wanted to say.
"Fix it."
Hi, Hong-a.
You guys are eating.
What's up?
Is Jeong-seon here? I don't see him.
He went to film for My Soul Food today.
Why?
Just
Do you want to eat with us?
No, I'll be on my way.
Is everything okay?
Won-jun, you're such a great guy.
You're such a great guy,
but why don't I have any feelings for you?
That hurts.
Won-jun, my script got selected.
The HNC station called me today.
Really?
Ji Hong-a!
You finally did it.
I did it!
Now, be a more giving person.
You had to kill the mood.
When have I ever been not nice?
But what time does Jeong-seon
start shooting?
First, we'll get your makeup done.
We'll proceed as shown in this order.
Your opponent is already here.
I make two dishes, right? One that's been
requested and one that's of my choice.
Yes. You would need to think quick.
You won't know the dish they want
until we start the shoot.
I'll come back just before we start.
Okay.
WAITING ROOM
HONG-A
Yes?
Has the shoot not started yet?
I thought I'd call just in case.
If you thought I was shooting,
why did you call?
I got chosen.
My script was selected by HNC.
Really? Congratulations.
I don't like your reaction.
I wanted you to be the first
to congratulate me,
so I even went to Good Soup.
Good job, Hong-a. Congratulations.
Words don't count.
Buy me a nice meal later.
I'll wait for you at Good Soup.
Okay.
Are you my opponent today?
Hello, sir.
You were always lucky.
How did you get this far?
I look forward to it.
All right, let's give it a go.
I'm curious to see
how far your luck will take you.
Please sit down over here.
Did you stay up all night?
You look tired.
How can I sleep well
in a situation like this?
Don't take this to heart.
When a child under-performs at school,
the parents get him a tutor
or take a different approach
to his studies.
If the director and the writer
agree to keep trying,
it's not for me to intervene.
But in your case, the director isn't happy
about the script and the rating is low.
Unfortunately, I don't have
much of an option.
Let's recruit one more writer.
Do you know anyone you're close with?
Someone you could work with.
I'll think about it.
Did you hear what happened on set?
You haven't heard about
what Ha-rim did, have you?
Ha-rim, please.
We can't waste any more time.
I asked for an edit, but I didn't get one.
I'll edit it in the shoot.
Look, Director.
I can't get into character. Okay?
Let's shoot tomorrow.
The show will air next week.
It's not worth shooting!
I couldn't sleep for two days.
None of us slept well, okay?
Shoot someone else's scene first.
Hey. Ha-rim!
Hey! How can you leave? Hey!
Today's star has a baby-face
and a talent in acting.
She has been loved ever since her debut.
If you compare her to a book,
she's a steady seller.
Today, Lee Deul-rae has joined us here
on My Soul Food.
I was told that you'd like to have
French cuisine.
There's a dish called bouillabaisse.
I had it in France when I went there
on my honeymoon.
-I see.
-I was
really happy then.
Enjoying your bouillabaisse
while reminiscing about the good memories.
Well, you've come to the right place.
This is the reason why our show exists.
Chefs, did you hear her well?
-Yes.
-Great.
Please make the bouillabaisse
Lee Deul-rae had on her honeymoon,
and a dish that will complement
the bouillabaisse.
I'll give you 40 minutes to cook.
Please start now.
He's fiercely slicing away.
I'm excited to see
how the bouillabaisse will turn out.
We can sense the aroma all the way here.
-It smells good.
-Yes.
I'll go up and have a taste.
It's bouillabaisse.
How will it taste?
I brought a spoon with me.
Wow. This is almost complete.
All right.
It tastes familiar.
It's bouillabaisse
with a Korean touch to it.
That's why it's a little spicy.
This will stimulate your appetite.
I'll now try Chef On Jeong-seon's food.
It has a different color.
I can't really tell what this tastes like.
Jeong-seon is losing his smile.
All right.
Please continue with your cooking.
The two dishes taste different for sure.
I'm so excited. I want to try it soon.
I know, right?
It's time to wrap up.
You have seven minutes.
Chef Lee Jin-uk seems to be finishing up.
He's putting it on the plate.
Chef On Jeong-seon
Is there a problem?
He seems to be in a rush.
It appears the lamb he placed in
the sous vide machine isn't cooked.
Goodness, this is
I'm not sure if he'll finish
his dishes on time.
Were there any chefs
that didn't finish on time?
-No, not yet.
-Really?
We didn't have one yet.
If they're in a rush,
even chefs can make mistakes.
-He looks calm.
-Yes.
Yes. Chef Lee Jin-uk has rung the bell.
Yes.
Now, the problem is Chef On Jeong-seon.
I'm worried.
There isn't any time left.
Chef On Jeong-seon
is putting the food on the plate.
Okay.
Let us do the five-second countdown.
Five,
-four, three, two, one.
-four, three, two, one.
Okay. It's done.
Chef On Jeong-seon
has just managed to ring the bell
to indicate that he has finished as well.
Shin Ha-rim can't even act.
All he does is show off.
He's ruining the drama.
He shouldn't be in the drama.
What are you doing?
I'm leaving hate comments for Shin Ha-rim.
PLEASE COOPERATE
FOR A CLEANER INTERNET CULTURE
Someone reported me again.
They should know how annoying Ha-rim is.
If he doesn't shoot,
what does he expect us to do?
I'm going home.
Okay. Go home and rest.
Someone else is editing the script anyway.
Yes.
Hey.
Right now--
It's okay.
Even if this doesn't work out,
you can write something else.
Even if this fails, you'll succeed.
Are you telling me that
I've failed already?
No, that's not what I meant.
Perhaps trying to console you
isn't such a great idea at this moment.
You being there for me
makes me feel better.
I shall go and sink deeper into despair.
Oh, come on.
Sleep well.
Okay.
-I'll taste it.
-Sure.
-I'm so happy.
-Right.
I've been waiting for this moment.
I'm trying to keep a serious face,
but I can't help but smile.
This dish is perfect.
It's very refreshing,
yet it's full of aroma.
It's amazing.
-Now
-Okay.
I'll try this one.
Also, here's something
interesting to note.
Chef Lee Jin-uk and
Chef On Jeong-seon first met
as a teacher and a student in the past.
Not really.
He was under me as a line cook.
So, he wasn't exactly your student?
No.
I see. Okay.
-Lee Deul-rae.
-Yes?
Your decision will determine
if Chef On Jeong-seon
will beat his master,
or if Chef Lee Jin-uk
will receive an expected win.
Did you see your face on the screen?
Was it that good?
-It's not that.
-Oh, really?
Was it not good?
It's hard to read her face.
It's time for you to make your decision.
Deul-rae, have you made your choice?
-Yes, I have.
-I see.
Okay.
-I'll press it.
-Okay.
-Bye.
-Take care.
Chef Lee Jin-uk's food was more delicious.
He's a great chef.
However, yours made me happy.
I felt like I was in my 20s again,
roaming the streets of Paris
with my husband.
Tiring, but
I felt excited.
Thank you. It's why I cook.
To make people happy,
even if it's for a fleeting moment.
You did just that.
So? Where is Ha-rim right now?
Okay.
Why are you here?
I'm here to see the chief director
because of Unruly Detectives.
Congratulations on your first win.
What about Unruly Detectives?
The broadcasting company wants to
onboard a new writer.
Meanwhile, the actor refused to shoot
and just left the scene.
There's nothing but criticism
on the Internet.
It couldn't get any worse.
So where are you going now?
To see Shin Ha-rim.
I'm going to do whatever it takes
to get him back on set.
I'll beat him if I have to.
Just don't get beaten up.
Do you not talk to Hyeon-soo?
You two looked pretty close.
It'd be nice to make her something to eat.
Not that she'd take it.
-Let's go.
-Okay.
GOOD SOUP
Why are you calling
instead of coming here?
I'm sorry.
Something came up, so I can't have dinner.
I thought you were going
to congratulate me. I'll wait.
I'm sorry, don't wait for me.
I'll cook you something nice another time.
Who are you seeing instead?
It's like the whole world knows
how pathetic it must be to be me.
Words travel far.
It went too far this time.
Here, I'll do it.
No, I'll do it. This is my house.
You're always treating me. Let me do it.
The one who does it better can just do it.
I'm good at things like this,
so you should do what you're good at.
I don't think I'm good at anything.
Writing is what I do best.
But look at me now.
Don't look at me like that.
My dignity has hit rock bottom.
I'm scared.
I'm acting like a helpless woman.
I can't believe I'm acting like this
so that you'd console me.
What are you doing?
Are you scared?
Did you get a chance to read it?
My condition is that I get paid more
than Hyeon-soo, even by just ten won.
I'm afraid that's not possible.
Why am I less important than Hyeon-soo?
Did I ever ask you to do anything for me?
Why isn't she checking her e-mail?
-They took out most of the parts I wrote.
-I came to get my things.
Judging from what's going on now,
I think Hyeon-soo will get fired soon.
I'll pay you more than Hyeon-soo does
Be my assistant writer.
Is Jeong-seon part of the reason
you're being like this?
Do you not care about how I feel
just because he likes you?
Are you that crazy about him?
Enough to throw away our friendship?
Everyone is less important than she is.
Don't be violent with your emotions again.
Subtitle translation by Blake Lee