l'll support you in every way if your sales total 10,000 dollars in 15 days.
10,000 dollars? Ma'am...
l'll do it.
l'll try.
All right. You can go now.
Thank you!
- Are you out of your mind? - What?
We have to sell $660 worth of stew a day!
Even if we sell it for $25 a pot, we have to sell 27 pots a night!
How could you promise her we'd meet that goal?
You should've just asked her to let us borrow her kitchen!
- Do you think she'd let us do that? - No, but...!
l'll do it or die trying!
Didn't you say that giving up is the first step to failure?
You're either ignorant or too brave for your own good...
Hello...
Who...
lt's me, Kyung-hee.
She's a host on a home shopping network.
l heard she got married to a man who has 2 kids...
She has no shame!
Hello.
Thank you all for coming to the PTA meeting today.
So what are your plans for the future?
She'll work with me.
You're splashing the juice. Can't you do it gently?
You should just use the food processor for this.
But we don't have one!
Besides, kimchi tastes better this way.
But my arm hurts!
lt's better exercise than weightlifting!
That's why housewives' arms are big.
That's not the same thing! These are muscles!
Keep your mouth closed when we're working with food!
Okay!
You should rest. Why did you come out?
l have to keep busy to keep my mind off things.
- Will these do? - Yes.
Are you going to put the kimchi in here?
We don't have a kimchi refrigerator, so that'll have to do.
We could put them in a bag first and put it in there.
Who are you?
- Hello. l'm Mi-young's friend. - You are?
Sir, try this! Come.
What's this?
This is kimchi potato stew that we're going to sell.
You should taste it too.
Have a drink.
How is it?
lt's out of this world!
l have an idea to upgrade our $1 million project to a $2 million project.
What are you talking about now?
Sir, we have to run our business, but we don't have the capital
to buy the equipment we need.
We just need some pots and pans, and a moped for deliveries.
l forgot l had to be somewhere.
Sir!
We're asking you to invest in our business.
l can guarantee that you won't lose your money.
You shouldn't act like this!
You're trying to rob me blind!
You're paying me monthly on the lease for your rooms,
and now you want me to invest in your business?
We're going to run our food cart in the noodle restaurant's parking lot.
You could come to the food cart every day, since you're an investor.
Then you could see the restaurant owner every day.
- Ava Gardner... - Sir...
Ava Gardner...
And l'll make your breakfast every morning.
lt's hard for you to cook every day, isn't it?
We'll give your share of the profits, and of course we'll give you back the principal.
And you get 50º/º off the stew anytime!
You should give me 80º/º off.
Then we don't make any profit!
- Never mind then! - Sir, 80º/º discount!
All right!
Thank you!
Have some more to drink!
Great!
Ms. Yang is being generous.
She'll let us run the business even in the afternoon
during our 3 day promotional period.
We have to make the best use of it to promote our business.
We need a special selling point.
lsn't the taste of our food the selling point?
No, we have to stand out from other food carts. Ours has to be special.
How about special discounts for women?
But it's usually men who eat at food carts.
Besides, kimchi potato stew is what people eat when they drink.
No, with word of mouth, it might work.
Most women drink these days. Only you and l don't drink.
Besides, it's usually women who order food late at night.
That might work in the long term.
We could give a 10º/º discount to women.
Yes, women could come with other women, or they could come with their husbands.
Don't you get the feeling it's going to work?
We'll need at least a few hundred dollars to make the flyers.
l'll make some on a computer and we can pass them out.
Let's get moving!
Let's go!
l got another call from your parents about how they have to pay their loan.
- What are you going to do? - l'll take care of it.
You know that woman...
- You mean Mi-young? - No, her friend.
What about her?
- She's the old man's daughter! - What?
So what's her relationship with Ms. Yang?
Ms. Yang never had any children.
So her husband fooled around and had that woman.
So she's not even related to Ms. Yang.
You don't get it?
Ms. Yang and the old man who passed away are still married on paper!
So you're saying that woman could inherit all of Ms. Yang's assets?
Yes!
Why do you think Ms. Yang let them use the kitchen even during the daytime?
l think she's testing those two women to see
if she could give them this restaurant.
We can't let them take away what could be ours.
- Ma'am! - What?
You can't put that on there!
Let us just put one on.
You can't even put one on there! l'll get complaints!
- Take it off! - Other people put theirs on here.
lt's my job to take them off! Take it off!
Let me just put it on today.
l'm telling you, no!
Sir, you know Hyo Jung Ok, don't you?
Please come. We give security guards 15º/º off.
And a free bottle of soju.
l can't let you...
Thank you!
You should put it on here.
Thank you!
- Please come. - Let's go.
Mom, aren't you tired?
Mom, go lie down in your room.
Mother, drink this. lt's a ginseng drink.
- Where are the kids? - They went to the playground.
- Grandma! - My puppies!
- How have you been? - Good.
- How's Uncle? - He's regained consciousness.
Look what they're wearing! They look like they don't have any parents.
Mom, how can you say that?
They were dressed better even when l was raising them.
You should pay more attention. Let's go take a bath.
- l'll give them a bath, Mother. - lt's okay.
We should have this place blessed.
We don't have to have a special ceremony.
Let's put on our aprons and get ready to open.
Let's get to work.
Mom's edgy because of Kyung-suk. And she's not in the best of health either.
She came back because of her blood pressure.
l'm sorry.
lt's all right.
You should go on in.
Why aren't we getting any calls for takeout?
- You did pass out the flyers, didn't you? - Yes, we did.
People don't know what kimchi potato stew is.
So let's just give it away free.
That's a good idea. We can't sell all of it anyway.
Kyong-soo, let's offer soju with the stew.
All right.
She's buying prepared food from the market?
- Let's eat some fruit. - Okay.
- ls she good to you? - You mean Aunt?
You call her ''Aunt''?
Are you asking if she's mean to us like a stepmother in a fairy tale?
She doesn't mistreat us. She buys us pizza and fried chicken!
Do you eat pizza and fried chicken often?
Yes! lt's really good!
Hi.
Good to see you.
We just signed the contract.
Contract?
Yon-jung finally hit the six-figure mark in her salary!
Why are you giving it to me?
l'm not just giving it to you. l'm investing in the well-being center.
- Later. - Tell him now.
l think l'm going to publish a book.
- Book? - What book?
A publisher wants her to write a book on shopping for brand names in fashion.
When did you have time to write a book?
l gathered the articles l wrote for the company newspaper,
and it's enough for a book.
You really are a hard-working angel!
lsn't it good?
This is enough for a meal!
This is really good!
- l'll bring you more. - Enjoy.
- lsn't it good with drinks? - lt's really good.
- Sir! - How do l look?
You look so cool!
- ls Ava Gardner inside? - Yes, she is.
All right.
Way to go!
- Kyong-soo! - Hi!
- What brings you here? - How did you come here?
Bok-nam told us you were running a business here.
lt sure smells good!
We wanted to come to Seoul anyway, so we took a cab here.
Who's working at the hotel with both of you here?
Manager Kim wanted to come too, but he couldn't.
He wanted me to tell you he's sorry, and that you shouldn't hate him.
- He said he'd buy a plant and visit you. - l could never hate him.
Sit down.
Kyung-hee, these are my co-workers from the hotel.
- She's my friend. - Nice to meet you.
- Welcome. - Sit down.
- Let's give them kimchi potato stew. - Okay.
l'll help.
lt's okay.
lt looks good.
You should've worked in the kitchen instead of housekeeping.
Here's your stew.
Enjoy.
- lt looks scrumptious! - Doesn't it?
Please come often.
You've become a real businessman.
- Yes! - Utensils.
Goodbye.
l...
l came and had your cold noodles before...
l see.
You see...
- You want to eat here? - No, it's just...
What l mean is...
With the weather turning cold,
l was wondering if you'd join me for some herbal tea...
l don't like herbal tea.
Then, how about some coffee?
Welcome.
So embarrassing.
Clean that corner.
Look at that dust! Clean off all that dust!
How much do you get paid a day?
How much do you get paid?
l usually get $80 plus transportation.
What? $80?
l can't believe this!
Hello? This is the maid.
l can't work here anymore. So please pay me for half a day's work.
This is a perfect place for our well-being center.
Yes, it's in a good location and the size is perfect.
What? The maid?
What's the matter, Mom?
Mother, did the maid leave?
Come sit down.
l don't know just how much you make but you shouldn't keep a house like this.
- Mom... - You stay out of this.
You buy kimchi, and everything else ready made.
All the vegetables in the fridge have gone bad.
lt took me a whole day just to clean it.
And that part-time maid, you pay her 80 dollars
for some vacuuming, and cleaning.
- You know she has a career. - Spending money wisely is the key!
l'll get to the point.
l was only going to stay a few days, but l think l should live here.
l should teach her how to do housework.
And l'm worried about Kot-bi and Dan-bi.
Pay me the money you'd pay a maid.
l'm going to save that money, and send it to your brother in America.
Let's go.
You have to drive me home so l can bring my things.
- You don't want me to? - Of course not, Mother.
Hello.
- Give us kimchi potato stew. - Okay.
What do you think you're doing?
ls it okay for you to pour the stew over me because it's free?
l'm sorry.
l knew it!
- Sir, we'll pay the cleaning bill. - Who are you?
Hey, lady, what are you going to do about this?
- Why don't we go out on a date? - No!
Sir, l'll pay your cleaning bill, and bring you a new pot of stew.
What did you say you'd do?
Kyong-soo, please don't!
l'm sorry. Today's our first day of business.
We'll bring you another pot of stew.
Who do you think you're dealing with here?
We're really sorry, so please don't be upset.
You're going to pay us for the cleaning bill?
l guess sales are pretty good here, huh?
What do you take us for, some beggars?
Let's take this elsewhere.
- Should l call the police? - No, just leave it.
- Pardon? - She said to just leave it.
They've ruined the restaurant's image!
What a scene they created in front of the restaurant!
They chased away all the customers!
Are you all right?
Why are you crying?
Your stomach still hurts?
lt still hurts and l miss Mom.
Sis, did our parents get divorced because of me?
Are you stupid? Why would you say something like that?
l keep thinking that because l was a troublemaker.
That's not true, dummy.
- Can we go see Mom again? - No, we have to stay home.
l want to see Mom!
l don't even have money for a cab.
We can take the bus and Mom can bring us back!
l have 40 cents.
l miss Mom! Mom!
Okay, okay. Wait.
You said you have 40 cents?
- My jaw! - My arm!
- Are you all right? - l'm all right.
l'm sorry...
You helped me last time. lt's all right.
So you're saying they picked a fight with you?
That's right!
We went to eat some stew,
and that nerdy guy with dimples started picking a fight!
Nerdy guy?
That's right, nerd!
Did you see that?
And that woman was vicious and relentless!
My teeth!
- ls that true? - No, it's not!
- lt is true! - No, it's not!
She hit me with a ladle and she hit me with a bowl!
No!
We should press charges!
No, it'll only be a waste of time if we press charges.
You won't be running that business around here for long.
We'll come often and give you some business, okay?
Bye, lady!
Why are you giving me a dirty look?
Hey, nerdy!
Nerdy!
Hey!
l can't take it anymore!
Nerdy!
Who is this loser now?
- He's from the Chul Jin Organization! - Chul what?
Kimchi potato stew...
Give me some.
l...
What do you think you're doing?
Look at those faces...
Please sit down and have some stew.
No, we want to clean!
Sit down.
Here's your stew.
- What are you doing? - Coming!
How do you know that man?
He was a guest at the hotel.
You shouldn't associate with the likes of him.
Don't worry. l know what l'm doing.
Have it delivered to the company cafeteria.
Yes, sir.
What do you mean your company cafeteria?
How many employees do you have?
250 girls.
- Sis! My stomach feels weird. - Again?
Are you all right?
Do you feel like throwing up?
l'm all right now.
Let's go see Mom.
ls it good?
Here. You seem to enjoy the stew, so...
Wait.
l'm sorry, but l have to decline your request to deliver our stew to your cafeteria.
Mi-young!
l'm grateful for the offer, but...
ls it because of my previous offer?
You said you wanted to be a proud mother to your children.
l'll cheer you on from a far.
My philosophy is that l sometimes stop a woman from coming to me,
but l never stop a woman from leaving me.
You'll be able to run your business without any interference from neighborhood thugs.
Please prepare 300 servings of stew tomorrow night.
Thank you!
You seem to know a lot of people!
You sure are lucky!
We should go before the traffic gets bad.
- Kyong-soo... - There she goes again...
Goodbye.
Let's go. We have to go so Mi-young can run her business!
- Thank you for coming. - Come on!
Come again.
They want us to make 300 servings!
That's $2500!
They want us to deliver it once a week, so that's $5000 for 15 days!
So all we have to do is sell another $5000 worth of stew!
- Yes! - Hey, lady!
What were you talking about with that man?
Nothing.
Don't sell stew to him.
Why?
You shouldn't associate with people like him!
We can't afford to be choosy!
Besides, don't you know that girls who work in bars are the trendsetters?
- ls that true? - Yes!
Whatever they like becomes a hit, including TV shows and food!
Don't you know that he's interested in you?
You told me not to overestimate myself.
- Didn't you say that l'm no one's type? - But...
Who would be interested in me when l'm not rich, young, or pretty?
At least you know yourself well.
Stop talking nonsense and bring some water!
Okay, l'll bring water...
Sir, do you know where Hyo Jung Ok is?
l don't. Sorry.
Ma'am, do you know where Hyo Jung Ok is?
l don't know.
Are you all right?
Does it hurt badly?
Dan-bi, does it hurt a lot?
What should we do?
Dan-bi, what should we do?
Are you all right?
My brother's sick.
Hey, kid!
- Dan-bi! - Hey, kid!
Let's go to a hospital!
Where did Kot-bi and Dan-bi go?
They're not home.
l should call their friend.
- My eyesight's bad... - l'll call.
Hello?
- Are you Lee Dan-bi's father? - Yes, l am.
He's in the emergency room of our hospital.
What? What hospital?
- Hankook Hospital in Mapo. - l'll be right there!
- Dan-bi's in the hospital. - What?
What's going on?
l should go.
l'll go with you!
Mom, you should stay home. l'll call you when l get there.
l should go! He's my puppy!
You should stay home just in case you have to pack his things and bring them.
Hurry up! Let's go.
- Was it an accident? - l don't know.
- l'll go with you! - No.
- You should go with him! - Can you work alone?
Don't worry about things here, and just call me when you get there.
- Kot-bi! What happened? - Mom!
Doctor, what happened to him?
Dan-bi!
He kept vomiting. l think he has food poisoning.
- We'll have to run some tests. - He was vomiting?
He vomited once before coming here, and twice since he arrived.
What did you feed the kids today?
What did they eat?
They ate bean paste stew, grilled mackerel, and other things...
You didn't put mushrooms in the stew, did you?
l didn't put any mushrooms in...
Did you feed them mushrooms?
l bought some powdered stock...
lt has shrimp and other powder...
lt has mushroom powder too, doesn't it?
Didn't l tell you the kids are allergic to mushrooms?
lt tickles!
lt's okay. You didn't know.
lt's my fault.
l should've paid more attention.
l'm sorry. lt's my mistake.
Dan-bi, are you all right?
l'm all right now. lt doesn't hurt anymore!
The doctor said he can go home and rest.
Let's talk.
You too.
- Kot-bi, stay with Dan-bi. - Okay.
Did you read my letter or not?
l read it.
l wrote that the kids are allergic to mushrooms.
And that Dan-bi asks for his baby blanket when he wakes up in the middle of the night.
That Kot-bi is afraid of shots.
And that Dan-bi's feet are different sizes. Did l tell you or not?
- Mi-young... - Did l tell you or not?
You did.
But l didn't get a chance to tell her because l've been busy with work.
l'm sorry. lt's my fault.
l'll be more attentive.
lt's been hectic lately. l had to go visit Kyung-suk because he was in a car accident.
l know you're upset, but please understand.
Understand?
How is Kyung-suk?
He was in bad shape in the beginning...
But he's regained consciousness.
Dad.
Dan-bi wants to go home.
Okay.
Dan-bi, listen to your dad and eat well, okay?
Don't worry. l'm fine now.
Don't worry, Mom. l'll take good care of him.
Wait.
Please take good care of my kids.
Mi-young...
l'm really sorry.
lt won't ever happen again.
Bye.
What are you doing?
l'm going to make some porridge.
l'll help you. l couldn't sleep anyway.
Who's taking care of your daughter?
My relatives in the countryside.
GlVE lT TO DAN-Bl
Yes, apartment 207? We'll send it right over!
- What's going on? Orders are pouring in! - l know!
Hey, lady!
- Hey, lady! - Give me the money.
Look at this!
AN ANGEL lN TODAY'S HARSH WORLD
This is you, isn't it?
lt is me!
This is all over the lnternet!
You've become famous as the ''Scarf Lady''!
That's why the phone has been ringing off the hook with orders!
The college student who ordered the stew told me he ordered it
because he recognized you from the lnternet!
He gave me this!
Luck is on your side now!
Yes?
Yes, this is the Scarf Lady's!
Gong-duk Dong 124...
Yes, one kimchi potato stew. We'll send it right over.
We're almost out of stew!
Hurry up and make more stew!
Didn't you hear her say we're almost out of stew?
Okay.
This is today's sales?
The total is $890!
Sales have been this good ever since that article appeared on the lnternet.
At this rate, we could even make $15,000 in 15 days!
Hello?
l don't think she's here yet.
Why did you follow us here?
Who knows? lt could be a con artist. l couldn't stop worrying...
- Hello, are you Jang Mi-young? - Yes.
l read the article on the lnternet.
l'm Jang Yeo-ran from World PR.
We're putting on a charity fashion show at a hotel.
We'd like to invite you as a model for the show.
What?
Are you saying you're using average people as models?
Yes.
You're perfect as a guest model for our charity fashion show.
Please accept our invitation.
All the proceeds go to orphanages and centers for unmarried mothers.
l think there must be some mistake.
How could l do a fashion show?
Yes, look at her! She could never walk the runway!
- She'll do it. - Kyung-hee!
She'll do it. lt's for a good cause.
lt's to help the less fortunate.
- Kyung-hee! - Let me finish.
She'll accept the invitation.
lsn't this Mi-young?
Come here.
lsn't it? lt's Mi-young, isn't it?
The Scarf Lady is a guest model at a charity fashion show?
All these gorgeous hot bodies!
She'll never fit in.
So tall.
Perfect body!
l don't think l can do it. Can l tell them l can't do it?
Don't worry. They complimented you on your walking.
Besides, you're not a professional model.
Think about all the good PR for our food cart!
- And it's all free publicity. - That's true.
Kyong-soo!
Can you take a picture of Mi-young to put on our food cart homepage?
- This way - She wants to take a picture now?