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This is the era of divorces.
If we follow statistics, the divorcees are between thirty to thirty-four years of age.
The breakthrough numbers are thirty percent for single women and fifty percent for men.
The low rate of marriage has not only affected the birth rate
but also the real estate market and the economy.
Just why are the young people of Korea not getting married?
The number one condition of marriage for men these days are for women to work.
If the woman is going to work then they should both share the housework.
Have you seen a man like that?
Are you crazy? Why would I get married?
They say marriage is five to five and divorce is eight to two.
It only costs women three to four hundred thousand won to get married
but they demand men to pitch in one million won.
Ask any man in their early thirties
if they have a million won after they've served in the army.
We don't have the money to get married.
It's been branded that a traditional marriage
is based upon a man's sense of responsibility and a woman's sacrifice.
However, men do not want to take responsibility
and women don't want to suffer.
So, they do not want to get married.
Reporter Kim Hyun Joong, do you think there is way out of this?
If this is reality, then I think it's time to find
the problem within the institution and not people.
What do you think, Reporter Kim Hyun Joong?
Our traditional ways during the Chosun era establishment...
Do you think there is an issue with
our patriarchal marriage system in the twenty-first century?
Ah, yes. The Confucian tradition within Korean society...
It has been declining rapidly since the 1990s.
It has become a difficult situation in maintaining a patriarchal system.
Good job.
- That's a wrap, everyone! Good job. - Good job.
This marriage special was good.
I think the tired and cynical women viewers will like it.
I'm not sure.
Isn't this subject something you can relate to, since you're single yourself?
Not really.
Anchor Cha, do you not like the way I report the news?
It's trash.
Reporter Kim. Have you been exempted from the army?
I'm a marine.
You're supposed to wait for your superior to shake hands with you.
Does a social reporter not know how to respect this simple hierarchy system?
Lower your gaze.
Why don't you look like that when you're in front of the camera?
I'm your superior.
Live with some common sense. Like a social reporter.
Who says you can ad lib?
An anchorwoman? Yeah right.
You're my assistant.
You're just a woman who pours the alcohol when I drink!
Why don't you live with some common sense, okay?
Men have been members of society since the beginning of time.
So, these relationships with people...
These structural relationships are embedded in the brain.
But these women have no sense of who is superior.
If we treat you well, you step all over us and you talk back whenever you want!
Women come out into society to pursue a career.
They take away a man's position and mouth off.
This is a huge obstacle for the growth of our society!
The house in front has red bean porridge.
The house in the back with the bean porridge is nice and sweet.
- A chick. - Chirp! Chirp!
- A pig. - Oink! Oink!
- A cat. - Meow! Meow!
They say women ovulate about four hundred eggs
during their reproductive lifetime.
If they say the age of forty is the limit in having a healthy delivery.
Then I have five years left.
I have about sixty-three eggs left that can be ovulated.
Would I be able to have a child too?
Forget marriage, but it would be nice if I have a child.
Anchor Cha.
What is it?
Some guy was lingering around all day with these bouquet of flowers.
I asked him who he was, and he said he was your boyfriend.
My boyfriend?
- I don't have one. - I thought it was weird too.
He looked like a college student.
Here.
I wonder who it is.
Park Tae Yun said he won't do it?
He said he doesn't want to sell his face.
He doesn't even put his picture in a newspaper column.
Aren't there any other handsome chefs like him?
That's what I'm saying. Park Tae Yun would be perfect.
Shall I try and convince him, Producer?
You?
We can't even do it.
You're only a contract aide, how are you going to do it?
I'll give it a try.
Sure, go ahead and give it a try.
Who knows, Park Tae Yun might fall for Myung Yi's looks and agree to it.
- You know that was a joke, right? - I'll give it a try.
And if it doesn't work out, then that'll be that.
Yoo Ri, you know this man, right?
Isn't it Park Tae Yun?
I hear he's the only heir to an enterprise ranked in the top fifties.
Why do you ask? Are you going to try and hit on him?
I'm thinking about it.
What do you think about this guy?
He's not a good marriage candidate.
- Why? - He called it off.
- Really? - Yeah.
I have a friend named Yoon Ju, we went elementary school together.
They almost got married
but he did something crazy and the wedding was called off.
Why?
His father sent him overseas to study at Columbia University and major in economics.
But he dropped out and went to culinary school.
His father dragged him out, and told him to marry Yoon Ju.
He didn't show up to the engagement party.
Both sides of the family were in an uproar.
Because of that, Park Tae Yun's family kicked him out.
He's completely penniless right now.
Seriously... he can't be penniless.
I'm sorry, but this card was declined.
Just a moment please.
Yoo Ri.
- Lend me your credit card. - Hey.
Your monthly pay is only 120,000 won.
Why did you get a salon membership that cost 200,000 won a month?
I'll pay you back. In monthly installments.
Here.
Look over here, please.
- Look over here, please. - Sure.
Just a little bit more. Okay.
- Hello? - Hello, Reporter Park Tae Yun.
My name is Hyun Myung Yi, and I work at Gohyang station.
And?
I'm sorry, but I have something to discuss with you.
What is it?
Hello.
Who...
I'm Hyun Myun Ji, who works at Gohyang station and called you earlier.
I see.
You must not go out to your office very often.
I went looking for you several times.
This is my friend's shop. I usually write culinary reports here.
The kitchen is very impressive.
Do you know why I came to look for you?
You probably came here to persuade me to appear on a cooking program.
How do you know that?
The studio is right next to the nine o'clock news studio, yes?
Yes.
When you don't have an appetite in the summer, does this make you salivate?
I just did.
How does this dish sound for the first episode?
I heard you rejected all our writers who tried to cast you onto our program.
Why, all of a sudden...
Why? Do you not want me to?
No!
A woman in her thirties was found dead a week ago from extreme dieting.
What is this smell?
The studio next door is filming a cooking show.
How can they braise cutlass fish next to a news studio?
- How rude. - It's a braised cutlass fish?
Tell them to suspend the show until the news coverage is over.
In Jeollado, they put ferns underneath the fish instead of radish.
The ferns not only take away the smell of fish, but the taste is also first rate.
Okay. Let's take a break for a moment.
Excuse me.
What is it?
The news will be airing soon.
We ask that you suspend your show until it's over.
Hold on. Who said that?
Anchor Cha Ki Young.
How can it not smell? It's a cooking show.
Please tell her to be a little understanding.
Park Tae Yun is a hunter and gatherer? What is that?
He's a famous reporter known for his cooking column.
I don't know. This is the first time I've heard of it.
They say they can't suspend it?
He said to come to him directly if you have something to say.
Standby! Ten seconds before we air. Standby everyone!
Controlling the heat is very important when cooking short rib patties.
Since it's thick, you have to cook it slowly to start, with low heat.
When you think the inside is cooked well
you have to cook the outside really well on high heat.
Like this.
Miss Cho lived in the most luxurious apartment complex in Gangnam
but she had no choice to die from starvation.
What was it that caused her to die in this fashion?
Looks instead of competence. Youth instead of experience.
Don't you think it's the fault of the patriarch that's pushed upon women.
This is Cha Ki Young from Channel Korea.
So, it's short rib patties this time? He's driving me crazy.
Excuse me.
If the broadcasting is over, please come and eat some short rib patties with us.
We're neighbors, he's sorry for the smell.
All of you, please come.
It's the best beef short rib patties around.
- Let's go everyone. - Let's go.
Thank you for the food.
Reporter Park told me to make sure that you come.
The correct way of saying it is 'came' not 'come.'
The polite term 'came' applies to me. You applied that to yourself.
It's not right for you to put yourself up on pedestal, don't you think?
This the taste that I remember. You guys worked hard, eat up.
Please have some more.
Excuse me.
I came to ask for a favor.
You must be hungry.
This is your first time on a show, right?
Yes.
I can understand if the cast member has no experience with broadcasting.
Shouldn't the producers and writers get their act together and be on their toes?
Do you think this place is a college broadcasting club?
I would appreciate it if you move the recording to a different time slot.
It's quite distracting when we're trying to air the news.
I hope you comply then.
She's all grown up now. Ah, my head!
Anchor Cha doesn't eat anything two hours before the news starts.
Why?
Something about her lips loosening up after she eats. Can I eat this?
It melts in my mouth! You're really good at grilling, Reporter Park.
Hello, Anchor Cha.
I've been transferred to the news team.
The program I was in charge of was canceled from Gohyang station.
That cooking program is gone?
It was a pilot program, but Reporter Park says he can't do it anymore.
- What an irresponsible man. - He's not like that.
If not, then he's insincere.
Anchor Cha, have you ever read Reporter Park's culinary column?
No.
I think I have a cold.
My body aches, and my back feels stiff.
My whole body feels heavy, and I've been tired all day.
There's nothing wrong with you.
That's because you're lacking male companionship.
How long has it been since you've slept with a man?
I don't even remember.
A person's body is considered healthy if their yin and yang is in harmony.
A woman like you is getting sick from being single, not from a cold.
At times like this, you have to fix it and make it better.
It's different from that. How should I say it?
It's difficult to explain but it's different from lust.
Now that I'm in my mid-thirties, strangely, my body feels tingly.
I want to pull something out and I get restless and itchy when it's the full moon.
That right there means you want to breed.
A female's cry of wanting a child.
Is that so?
You're a human being that God made before you're a successful anchorwoman.
Your body is sending you a signal to follow the human instinct.
Anchor Cha.
It came again.
That punk that sent you those bouquet of flowers last time.
Are you sure he isn't your boyfriend?
Who is it?
[You can't live without me]
This is Park Tae Yun. I have something to discuss with you about work.
What is it?
[Publication Proposal]
What is this?
Take a look.
What is it?
How about we make a book together?
I don't think so.
The title, 'Talk and Taste.'
A combination of food and storytelling.
The author, Cha Ki Young. The food list operator, Park Tae Yun.
Park Tae Yun will be in charge of location and public relations.
Park Tae Yun will be in charge of the cooking and pictures.
There is nothing much for you to do.
You just have to eat delicious meals and evaluate if they taste good or not.
- Are you interested in me? - No way.
Didn't you quit the cooking program because you're interested in me?
Just read it, will you?
Well, if you don't want to, then forget it.
Please excuse me. I'm busy, so I have to get going.
Where is the publishing company?
It's inside the proposal.
You have arrived at your destination. The guide is now finished.
The navigation got cut off. What should I do?
Over here! Here!
I'm a little late because I got lost.
Can I give it a try?
You sure can.
Put the needle into this shell like this.
And just turn it around.
Isn't it quite easy?
Ma'am, that's the broth, right? Just a moment please.
The fishy taste of the shells have been taken away by the bean paste.
The soup has gotten thick from the bean paste
with an aromatic smell of the mallow plants.
Giving it a dual structure and light taste.
That's one billion won worth of damages.
You don't want to apologize in your magazine, right?
I'm going to give you one last chance.
Get down on your knees! Beg for forgiveness!
I don't know what the results of the hearing will be
but it looks like you're going to be number one on the search engine again.
Sexually assaulting a female college student who's volunteering.
How nice.
Your chances of being an assemblyman are gone
and you're getting divorced by your wife.
Who do you think you are to turn me into our country's trash?
It was written in some book. For a woman to excite a man...
Well, that can happen.
For a woman to destroy a man.
It's one hundred percent possible.
You said you wanted a simple relationship.
We slept together once, and I broke up with you like you asked!
That was my first time.
Exactly, wasn't I great privilege to you?
You should be thankful that I turned you into a woman!
- Hey! - Everyone rise.
Case number 2002-6030. Defamation of character.
The defendant will be given a compensation of 4.99 million won.
And a letter of apology will be sentenced.
No way!
As an editor of a magazine, Park Sun Nyeo...
- It's Jo Eun Cha! - There he is!
- Mr. Jo Eun Cha, you must be relieved. - How do you feel right now?
I...
To that female college student...
I only patted her on the shoulder to encourage her.
With that truth, she accused me of sexual assault.
And the opposing candidate is using this incident as malicious propaganda.
By removing me as a candidate and portraying me as a sex offender!
And the compensation money is only 4.99 million won?
I'm going to appeal this case immediately!
Come to the company and receive your money of 4.99 million won.
No, I'll give you 500 million won.
Consider the extra 10,000 won as a tip.
Hey. You were the worst among all the women I've slept with, you know that?
Should I spread rumors about you too, and say you're this small?
Hey!
Why is the door open?
How pretty.
She is pretty.
Who is it?
- You're sleeping, right? - Am I sleeping?
What does that mean?
Let's sleep... together?
Why?
It's here, it's here.
What is this? 'I just wanted to say goodnight'?
This is not what I expected.
[Park Tae Yun]
Hello?
Why are you drinking by yourself?
- Excuse me? - Do you want to drink with me?
How..
I'm one floor beneath where you live. Look over here.
Tae Yun, you live here?
Yes.
How could there be a coincidence like this?
No kidding.
No.
Can you come to my apartment with me?
Your... apartment?
Sure.
Are you all right?
Why is your place like this?
There was a stalker inside. Over there at the veranda.
I caught him and handed him over to the police.
- Why did you call me? - I was scared to go inside by myself.
At times like this, doesn't the man volunteer
to help out while he tells the woman to stay still?
It's not my stuff.
You're getting in the way. Can you move over there?
Sure.
If you have nothing to do, can you make me a cup of coffee?
If you drink coffee after beer, you're going to get completely sober.
That's the point.
Isn't it better to get drunk when you're scared?
You're a man too, Reporter Park.
Do you see me as a man?
Unbelievable... How can a woman's refrigerator look like this?
Wait a minute!
It's because I don't cook at home.
Where are you going?
What is he doing?
What is all this?
You're probably starving from the shock too.
Fire!
Ah, that's hot!
Fire!
So cool.
This is nice.
There's only half left.
What's there to celebrate about? Why did you open a bottle of champagne?
There's a reason for everything.
Champagne goes well with this dish.
- I'm not sure if it's to your liking. - It's good.
- Do you have a girlfriend? - I don't.
How about we date each other?
I'll give you one week. Think about it and give me an answer.
And the reason you want to date me?
I don't need a husband, but I think I need a boyfriend.
And I need someone who can be with me on a scary day like today.
Do you like me?
Yes.
What is it that you like about me?
That you don't flirt around and hit on me like other men?
The thing I hate the most is flirting with women.
That kind of behavior gives me a sense of security.
And I feel like you won't spread rumors or ask me to marry you.
That's why I feel like you won't get influenced
by my lifestyle and we can just meet coolly.
Do... you know how I think about you?
I don't think you really see me as a woman.
Why would you date a man that doesn't see you as a woman?
I like a boyfriend who is like a friend.
We can eat and drink like this together.
And if something were to happen, we can help each other out.
A passionate romance is only for people in their twenties.
What about sex?
Do you want to sleep with me?
Why would I be crazy to date a woman if I'm not going to sleep with her?
There are a lot of couples who don't sleep with each other.
That's not considered dating.
Do you want a friend that's a man, or do you want a boyfriend?
How complicated.
I'm going to have to think about it some more.
Do you...
Want to try kissing?
Then you'll be able to decide right away.
Right now?
Do you have a spare toothbrush?
I do have one.
I'll go ahead and do it now.
I need to time to prepare myself.
Ah... you need to prepare yourself.
I'm sleepy.
- Are you okay? No, I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.
Let me take a look.
What is it?
Your lips are bleeding!
Now what?
If I were to compare you to food, this is exactly what you taste like.
The taste of crab meat... inside this hard shell.
Sorry, Ki Young.
Is this considered verbal sexual harassment?
I feel like my head is going to explode from hearing that.
I said I was sorry.
I feel like my body is going to explode too.
Where are you?
No.
No, don't come this way.
No.
It's dangerous, go somewhere else.
I'm going to shout out loud that we're dating.
Hello, Anchor Cha.
This won't do. We've been hanging around too much.
I wonder if there's an angle that the CCTV can't see.
There's isn't. They can see us at every angle.
The security office can see our every move so stay still.
Don't even look at me.
Now I really want to do it.
Like what?
- Kissing you. - Are you crazy?
Wait a minute! Ow!
Long time no see.
Hello.
Cha Ki Young, you finally look like a real anchorwoman now.
You've grown a lot while I've been gone.
What brings you here at the broadcasting station, Candidate Jo?
Candidate Jo?
Are you mocking me for not succeeding as a politician right now?
What is this? Are you two dating?
Excuse me?
If not, then forget it.
Look at you getting all nervous.
Former anchorman of Channel Korea, Jo Eun Cha, won his case against Runoir for defamation.
Jo Eun Cha used to be one of our anchors.
Runoir is also a subsidiary company of ours.
Whose side should we be on?
I think Jo Eun Cha will go into a fit if we don't announce his win on the news.
Eun Cha is like a dog that won't let go once he bites.
You punk, whose side are you on?
Are you still on Jo Eun Cha's side?
Do I have to talk about this trash, Director?
The way Jo Eun Cha talks and behaves is trash.
Is there anyone in our company who doesn't know that?
Let's drop it. It's not worth airing.
The verdict was not guilty, so why won't you air it on the news?
Did I drop it? Cha Ki Young did it.
Does Cha Ki Young no longer follow the President's order now?
Fire her then! I'll be the anchor!
I told you not to call me by my name at work.
Do you think this place is some high school reunion?
My career will really be over if I get falsely accused and get buried this way!
I need to hold onto my image while I work as a news anchor
so I can run in the next election!
Do you think the position of an anchor is a waiting room for a politician?
Also, ever since Cha Ki Young became the anchor
the ratings went up by five percent.
What right do I have to fire her and hire you?
Then let me be her assistant. Working next to her is fine too.
Ho Pyung, please help me make a comeback!
What's wrong with you? This is so embarrassing.
- Get up, you punk. - Ho Pyung!
- You punk. - You know I was really good to you.
I'll be really good to you! I'll be forever faithful to you!
Seriously, Ho Pyung!
Just say the word and I'll clean everything!
Hey.
Who is it?
It's me.
Just a moment!
Why did I make all this mess?
What is all this?
You didn't even call. What's with the sudden visit?
Just because.
- What is this? - Open it if you're curious.
What is this?
You look old because you're always wearing those stiff suits.
I don't look old, I am old. I'm older than you.
I'll give it to a different woman... if you don't like it.
Will you do that?
I've only dated young girls, so I couldn't pick something that suited your age.
I've only shopped at the casual corner at the department store.
I've never been to the middle-aged women section before.
I've been living alone for such a long time
and I don't think this whole dating scene suits me.
And it feels like I'm wearing clothes that doesn't fit me.
And?
Also, this is my space.
Invading each other's space and personal life just because of love...
I don't want that.
My personal life is more important to me than love.
So...
You... want me to get lost?
I would like it if we could only meet when we need each other
while respecting each others boundaries.
- It sounds like you want to break up. - I never said that.
It means the same thing!
You being younger than me is quite burdensome.
Sundays are the days that I want to rest by myself.
I don't have the patience to humor your childish ways!
Okay.
Take this with you.
My hands feel heavy.
You throw it away.
I'm tired.
Still, he was one of the best who's worked at our station.
Jo Eun Cha has a far better star quality than Cha Ki Young.
He caused trouble during the last election with the sex scandal.
The ruling party won't like it.
Tell Jo Eun Cha to take care of that personally.
Next year is the presidential election.
Whether it's the ruling party or the opposition party
the media is going to want in.
At times like this, a good shepherd dog like Jo Eun Cha is needed.
Jo Eun Cha alone won't do. Won't it be acceptable if he did it with Cha Ki Young?
Cha Ki Young's image has always been good, and her approval ratings are high.
Our image is going to take a blow because of Jo Eun Cha.
Should we accept him as Cha Ki Young's double anchor, President?
Sit down.
Anchor Cha.
After Jo Eun Cha left, how many years did you work alone?
It's been three years, Sir.
Okay... I'll be frank with you.
Would you mind covering Jo Eun Cha's flaw with that good image of yours?
I've always known that I would have to let go of my position someday.
I'll go ahead and do it if that time is now.
Oh, not at all.
You and your personality. You're so prideful.
Let's stop talking about this. Do you want to play a round of golf over the weekend?
I won't be able to go to the restaurant with you. An important meeting came up.
Good day.
I can't say the same.
I'm a fan of your column.
I saw your column and I tried making some chocolate.
- Please sample it for me. - Okay.
- Eat it now. - I'll eat it later.
Please let me know what you think after you eat it.
You should know how to separate your personal life from your business life.
Anchor Cha.
This is Chairman Park Kang Rok. He's the number one sponsor of our company.
It's nice to meet you.
Chairman, this is Anchor Cha Ki Young. The face of our company.
Ah, is that so?
It's nice to meet you.
Hey, Anchor Cha.
- Let's get going. - Yes, Sir.
These are pheasants not chickens!
They come back to the chicken farm at night, but during the day...
These guys are really making us work.
- Nice shot! - Good shot!
That wasn't so bad.
I thought it was a bullet. As expected.
Why don't you go to Harvard or Oxford University afterward?
Pardon?
If you want to be the best anchor in Korea, you have to study a bit more.
Thank you, President Seo.
Thank the Chairman. He's the one who's giving you that scholarship.
Chairman, thank you so much.
Anchor Cha, what are you doing? Say thank you. Quickly.
Thank you, Sir.
There's no need to be thankful.
It's the price for having Jo Eun Cha as a double anchor.
Can you please turn it a little?
Hey, is Anchor Cha not coming?
I thought my restaurant would be packed if Anchor Cha was here.
So, I didn't accept any reservations.
I'll make sure Anchor Cha comes for the next photo session.
Are you not going to evaluate my chocolate?
- Are you done? - Yeah right.
I haven't tasted it yet.
Chocolates go bad too, right?
Has she lost her mind?
He dares to ignore my text message?
Where were you?
- I was in the restroom. - I see. Let's go.
Yoo Ri.
Isn't that dress pretty?
- It's exactly your style. - Hold on.
I heard you filed a lawsuit against Sun Nyeo.
I'm sorry, Chairman.
It's not because of money.
It will be the end of my political career if I don't take legal action.
That lawsuit!
I want you to stop.
I'll break that brat's legs in half.
I understand, Chairman.
Why can't a politician fool around? Your personal affairs with a woman will always leak if you're not careful.
Who does she think she is? How dare she block a man with a bright future.
She should just get married.
I've put her in your company for nothing. That brat has gotten strange!
I don't think Editor Park did anything strange, Sir.
What?
Jo Eun Cha is famous for his obscene behavior and speech in the company.
'I can cheat because I'm a man.'
I believe that kind of behavior is a problem for our society.
What... what?
Several days ago there was an incident in which a woman got divorced.
If a woman cheats on her husband, we burn her at the stake like a witch.
Why don't we think it's a problem if a man goes to a room salon or a massage parlor?
Don't you think this is unjust, Chairman?
- Hey! How is that and this... - Chairman.
People who don't even have basic moral are politicians or working in the media.
This is rude and improper to the viewers and the people of this country.
Why... say something! I can't believe this!
Chairman! Chairman! Chairman!
Son, you said you would come this weekend to share a meal with us.
What about Father?
He went to play golf.
The whole house is in a celebratory mood.
I made your favorite dish, braised skate.
I'm busy today.
Just come quickly to eat, you can leave before your father comes home.
Call me during the weekdays when father isn't home. I'll stop by then.
Goodbye. Okay.
You have ten minutes before we air. Please get ready.
Myung Yi.
Can you go to the sickroom and get me some digestive medicine?
Do you have an upset stomach?
I think so. I feel stuffy.
Okay.
Ten seconds before we go on air! Standby!
Hello. This is Cha Ki Young with your nine o'clock news from Channel Korea.
Here is the first news. President Obama...
I'm sorry.
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Cha Ki Young's world is over now.
I'll make up for all the grudges you guys have against me.
Just make sure to back me up.
I never you knew you were this conservative and patriarchal!
Do you want to get rid of the baby then?
For the baby's sake, you have to get married even if you don't want to.
Of all the men I've seen, you're the best.
- How old are you? - I'm thirty-five years old.
- Thirty-five years old? - My mother runs a restaurant.
I heard people smell if they ran a restaurant for a long time.
Quit your job as an anchorwoman if you want to become a part of this family.
- Right now... - Don't!
Please stop! I don't want this marriage either.