This week's story on Rainbow Club.
Rainbow Club members...
challenge themselves for a better tomorrow.
They run towards their dreams...
in a new place amongst strangers.
(Everybody, move your body.)
I will take care of my own food.
They work towards the happiness of their first harvest.
Oh, no.
Hey, you.
(Do you need a good beating up?)
After hosting countless weddings,
today it's time to attempt a wedding celebration song.
The moments of happiness
Now I
Chae A goes to a Buddhist temple to experience a healthier lifestyle,
and become a real healthy belle.
I Live Alone, "Starting Today".
A happiness towards me starting today
We'll dream and pray, starting today
(Spring is here at Hyun Moo's house.)
April 24th? What date is it today?
Not yet.
Sunday again? Two Sundays from now.
Hyo Jong is getting married...
Haeng Oh as well...
and Kyu Chang too.
(April is a month full of weddings.)
These invitations are so hard to open.
(It's a cruel month for a bachelor like Hyun Moo.)
Oh, I missed this one.
(Oh, I missed this one.)
It was yesterday.
I suppose I need to send money again.
There are so many.
I have weddings every week. 16th and 17th as well...
There are going to be so many in May too.
(May is going to be full of weddings.)
People send a lot of mobile invitations these days.
I think I write as many weddings in my calendar...
as my working schedule.
When I attended a wedding to host,
I was just jealous.
I asked myself what I was doing just hosting them.
I thought that I want to marry someone...
that I really like.
But it's just a wish and I don't have anything prepared.
That's how I feel.
(Hyun Moo gets a phone call while organising the invitations.)
Kyu Chang.
How is it going?
I'm looking at the scenario you sent over yesterday.
Are you sure you want me to sing?
(Did he just say he'll sing?)
Yes, it'd be amazing if you sang for us.
Is there a song in particular you want?
Just sing one you're good at.
Sing the song you're most confident about singing.
SHINee's "Lucifer"? Is dance music okay?
We want you to sing a song that reflects you.
Don't worry and just surprise us.
All right. I'll make sure to look over this.
Good luck with the preparations.
Yes, thank you.
Okay.
(Sighing)
I've hosted so many weddings that...
I could do it with my eyes closed,
but to sing a song. I would have never imagined it.
No one's ever asked me before.
So actually...
I was a little taken aback.
But on another level,
I was also excited...
and grateful as they trusted me to do so.
I thought about what to sing.
That's when I started to get worried.
(He's looking up famous wedding songs.)
A song for a wedding...
Yurisangja?
Can I love you
"To My Bride".
"Pledge of Love"? They still sing this song.
"Who's Your Mama?"﻿ for a wedding song?
(Let me see.)
Let's see which singers I know.
I don't know Han Dong Joon﻿'s number.
(Rummaging)
Let's see.
K.will.
K.will?
He does a lot of wedding songs too.
(He's calling K.will for help.)
Hello.
K.will.
Hi, Hyun Moo.
Where are you?
I'm at a cafe.
I have to sing at a wedding.
- What? You're playing football? - No, I'm singing at a wedding.
Who's singing? You?
I've never done it before.
Of course you haven't.
Why do you think that way?
Who says only singers should sing at weddings?
The groom's friend can do it.
You're hosting the wedding but they asked you to sing too?
Well...
I don't think they expect much.
They asked me for fun,
but once they hear me, I want them to be amazed.
Something that will bring the bride to tears of joy.
If that's what you want, then count me out.
What's wrong with you?
Does this make sense? It's mission impossible.
Come on, I'm asking you for a favour.
- So you plan on singing? - Yes.
Oh, I see.
The weather's good today. Come over, my place is great.
You want me to suddenly come over right now?
Yes, just for a little while.
All right, send me your address.
Okay, I will. Hurry.
- Okay. - Thank you.
(Hyun Moo was able to get wedding song maestro K.will to come.)
How nice of him.
What's the easiest song?
"It's Fortunate".
The key's not that high.
(It looks like he's going to be practising until K.will arrives.)
Because I can stroke your hair
This part is doable.
(Really?)
(Here I come.)
(Even in harsh storms)
(And under dripping roofs)
(He only uses two notes.)
(I can't hit high notes.)
(All the hard days)
(And my struggle to survive)
Weren't all meaningless
(Reading music is meaningless to him.)
It's high.
(He's trying another song.)
(Thank you for waiting for me)
(I promise you)
(His voice is so low he might dig into the ground with moles.)
(He's trying out a rhythm and blues song that seems quite low.)
I can't do this.
(He attempts a different concept.)
Congratulations.
(It's a low tone song with added comic elements.)
(But)
Here we go.
When I met you
(He sings with his face.)
(Shall we switch to a dance?)
(Rapping)
(Maybe it's not a good idea for him to dance and sing.)
What should I do with you
(Really, what should we do with you?)
(We can't do anything about this dance of his.)
(Jumping)
(Why are you doing this to me right here?)
(Gasping)
(It's not even my own wedding and I'm so worn out.)
I'm so tired.
Which one do I pick?
(What should I sing?)
Should I tell them I can't do it?
Maybe I should call him and say I can't do it.
Is he here?
(Did my teacher come?)
Oh!
It's a celebrity.
- Hyun Moo. - Yes.
I'm here. Open the door.
Hello.
Welcome. Come on in.
My goodness.
A celebrity is here.
Come on in, celebrity.
Hello.
(Laughing)
What is it?
- What is that? - That's me at my best.
My goodness.
- Isn't my place nice? - Pardon?
It's a cute place.
- Is it? - Yes.
- It's compact. - Yes.
It's been a while since anyone came over.
- Well the thing is... - Yes.
I have to sing.
What do you think I should do?
Can you give me a tip?
You sang at a lot of weddings, right?
I started singing at weddings since my early 20s.
At my peak, I did six weddings in a week,
- three times a day. - Six weddings a week?
It was like I worked for a wedding hall.
- You were like one of the staff. - Yes.
Please help me, I'm in trouble.
The reason why I feel pressured is...
they have professional singers before me.
I thought it was just you. Who's singing before you?
- Yoon Do Hyun. - What?
Yoon Do Hyun is...
going to be the opening performance.
After him is As One...
- and Ali. - What?
Then five musical actors will sing a song together.
Who's wedding is this?
Lee Kyu Chang and Lisa.
Lisa, Lisa.
Really?
Lisa is a really good singer.
And I'm their finale.
- That's why I'm pressured. - Hold on.
What do I do? the groom asked me personally.
Why would he ask you?
I don't know, maybe he thinks I'm a good singer...
or they want to end with a big laugh...
instead of closing with a good singer.
This is my strategy.
One of them is to...
get people to think, "He's actually quite good."
The other is to concentrate on the comic element.
You need to choose to be either moving or entertaining.
Yes, so I thought maybe something cute to match my style...
- and give up on the moving element. - What are you thinking of?
A girl group song, "Me Gustas Tu".
- "Me Gustas Tu". - Starting today, we're married.
- I see. - Towards you
(Towards you)
(I thought you wanted to do something cute.)
I have some phlegm...
Okay, do some aerobics right there.
Good, good.
Do something like that and then...
(Jumping)
- Starting today, we're - Starting today, we're
That's all you have to do.
Praying
(He's only concentrating on his hands.)
Don't do the hands and just concentrate on your feet.
Don't do this.
(He's dancing so hard that his cheeks are shaking.)
No, that's where this comes in.
Why do you keep doing something different?
It's this.
Why am I teaching you dance moves anyway?
Anyway,
I can't keep a straight face. Hold on.
- Why not? - I can't keep a straight face.
- You can laugh at me. - No, no...
Let's try a different song.
Which song? Give me a suggestion.
Try "Two People".
- It's Sung Si Kyung﻿'s song. - Right.
If you really pour your feelings into it,
not hitting the right notes may not matter.
- Even if I can't sing? - That's right.
- If I'm serious... - More than your talent,
what's important is that you pour your sincerity in it...
and become a part of the song while you sing.
Why don't you act as a judge on an audition programme...
Okay.
and assess me?
(How will he do this time?)
When I close my eyes
The faint happiness
(Feels like it's within my reach)
(He fails to keep a straight face.)
It's right there
(He tries to listen more seriously.)
- Sometimes - Sometimes
(K.will is harmonising.)
(Hyun Moo tries to become one with the song...)
(with K.will's assistance.)
- Even when tears fall - Even when tears fall
(K.will can make up for...)
(even Hyun Moo's voice.)
- I hope we become - I hope we become
- a resting place for each other - a resting place for each other
I think this could work.
You choose what you want to sing.
- For now, it's "Two People". - Really?
But the problem is, there is a bridge here.
- We have to see if you can do it. - What's a bridge?
- Years from now - Years from now
(Past the rainbow)
(Resisting)
Even if the dream we searched for
(Isn't there)
What kind of dialect is that?
That sounds weird.
Why is your pronunciation so bad? You were an anchor after all.
Also, why did you roll your eyes like that?
(They try the problematic phrase again.)
(Past the rainbow)
Don't sing it like this.
This is...
(K.will patiently teaches Hyun Moo.)
- Years from now - Years from now
- Past the rainbow - Past the rainbow
(Past the rain...)
- I can't do it. - You can't do falsetto.
But the key...
It's best to sing a song that's in your key...
so if you go down a key or two, I think it will be okay.
(They try again after lowering the key.)
The faint happiness feels like it's within my reach
- That pitch is good. - It's still
(Hyun Moo is singing seriously while sweating.)
- Now let's go here. - Years from now?
Let's try from "Years from now".
(Years from now past the rainbow)
(He successfully passes the lower rainbow.)
(It sounds much more stable in a lower key.)
- Sometimes this path - Sometimes this path
(With K.will's help, it sounds even more stable.)
The sad heart
(He still needs to roll his eyes in order to hit the high notes.)
(I'll let him do that.)
(He was able to sing seriously until the very end.)
(K.will's strategy works.)
I should go two keys lower?
I think you may be able to move them.
I think it's possible.
- Let's stick to this. - Really?
I don't want to make a fool of myself and not make people laugh.
- It's a beloved friend of mine, - Yes.
- and being funny is good and all, - Yes.
- but I don't want to be like that. - I think it'll be okay.
- Do you think so? - Yes. Really.
Thank you.
- I'm going to settle with it. - Yes, I like it.
I'll send you the video later.
Is that really necessary?
Well you gave me the vocal training.
No, I didn't give you any training.
- I didn't do anything. - Why...
- I did nothing. - But you did.
- No, no... - No?
- No, no. - I'll tell them you taught me.
He's such a playful person when we meet up outside of work...
so I didn't expect him to give me such sincere advice.
No one has ever told me that my singing was good...
but he said that it was good.
Those words...
I think I gained courage...
when he complimented my singing.
I'll come visit again as now I know where you are.
- Okay. - Bye.
Thanks, bye.
(Ever since then, he practises every chance he gets.)
(Even late in the evening after work.)
The sixth line...
(Even before he falls asleep...)
(and is naked.)
(Even while hosting other weddings,)
(he's studying others as reference.)
(Finally the day has come.)
(He's practising on his way in the car.)
(His eyes still roll back...)
(He continues to attempt his weak high notes.)
(Now he's double checking his ad-libs.)
Kyu Chang and Lisa.
Both our difficult times will pass
This is too hard.
(While nervous and excited, Hyun Moo is heading to his debut.)
(He's here.)
Don't get nervous.
(He's more nervous than ever as this is his first time.)
(It's an important day that only comes once in a lifetime.)
(He's even more nervous now that he's at the hall.)
Yes, eight.
- Or nine? - Hello.
(Lee Kyu Chang)
Does Lisa know that I'm going to sing?
No.
She does, but she doesn't know which song.
- That's good. - It's better she doesn't know.
- Hi, Lisa. - Hello.
- Thank you for coming. - Sorry for only meeting you now.
- I know you were busy. - Yes.
- You're really beautiful. - Thank you.
- Do you want to come in? - Sure.
The rehearsal?
It looks like an awards ceremony.
(This is where the wedding will be held.)
The stage is that big?
That's too big.
Here?
(What am I going to do?)
(He starts the rehearsal.)
(The wedding song novice misses a beat.)
It's not the same song that I know.
I'm nervous. Did I do it right?
(Hyun Moo tries again.)
When there's one shadow under two people
I think something is wrong here.
(Emergency, captain.)
(Hyun Moo is checking the melody of the song he prepared.)
I need to start on the sixth beat, okay.
(Hyun Moo is rehearsing the first verse for the third time.)
(Unstable start)
(We need an emergency plan.)
(Will he be able to finish the performance without incident?)
(The wedding ceremony begins.)
The bride is so beautiful.
She really is.
Please welcome the bride with applause.
For a special day like today,
let's put our busy life behind and...
pray for this beautiful couple.
Now, it's time to move on to...
the second part of today's wedding ceremony.
I'm looking at the list of singers here to bless the couple.
We have an amazing cast here today.
Very busy singers have come to congratulate the new couple with us.
Please welcome Yoon Do Hyun.
(First up is Yoon Do Hyun.)
(Wow, Yoon Do Hyun is here.)
(Even from the first phrase)
Oh, dear. I'm nervous.
(I'm a tiny caterpillar)
(This is a despairing wedding singing caterpillar.)
(This national rock star's song echoes through people's hearts.)
(What am I going to do?)
(A powerful shout)
(I'm doomed.)
Congratulations!
(The first song ends with a loud applause.)
Thank you, Yoon Do Hyun.
(As One and Ali are singing next.)
Oh, dear.
(How lovely.)
(One of Korea's best vocalists, Ali is on stage.)
(Hyun Moo's four stages of despair)
(First, denial)
(Second, reordering of the mind)
(Spills water)
(Third, despair again)
(Fourth, nirvana and praise)
(Hyun Moo's confidence hits rock bottom,)
(Today's bride Lisa finishes the song.)
(His tears well up.)
(The second wedding song has ended.)
Wow.
What a moving performance.
There's one more singer for today.
You'll be surprised to see him.
You might be wondering why he is here to sing.
Let me introduce him.
The last singer of today's ceremony is none other than...
Please don't be shocked.
(The last singer of today's ceremony is...)
Jun Hyun Moo.
(Jun Hyun Moo is singing?)
(Good luck.)
(It is his first attempt at a wedding song.)
(Nervous chatter)
Please play the music.
(He counts the beat as he practised earlier.)
(He succeeds in hitting the first beat.)
(Is he good?)
(His client seems more nervous.)
(Hyun Moo is singing with different melody.)
(But he manages to get back on track.)
(It's a nerve-wracking wedding song.)
(He gets through the first verse.)
(He is better than I thought.)
(But he starts to skip beats.)
(Nervous)
(He can't hear the melody because of his nerves.)
(The bride sings along to support him.)
(His rhythm is unstable due to his nerves.)
(He is clearly nervous.)
(Nervous)
(Ali comes up to help him.)
(She is a lifesaver.)
I think she felt sorry for me.
(Ali helps nervous Hyun Moo get back on the beat.)
(It's going great.)
(Hyun Moo feels more confident.)
(Hyun Moo seems more stable, too.)
(They look great together.)
For the two of us, Kyu Chang and Lisa
(He even manages to alter lyrics for the couple.)
(You are the best.)
(Now it's the dangerous high note section.)
(He gets through it with a wave of his arms.)
(Even when you aren't there)
(Hyun Moo is more relaxed and sings with some technique.)
(Hyun moo is not a professional singer, but...)
(he is singing the song with his heart.)
It will all pass
It will all
(Pass by)
Be happy forever, Kyu Chang and Lisa.
I wish you the best.
(He doesn't forget to add some humour.)
(It is a heartwarming blessing from a 40-year-old single man.)
Thank you.
It was my first time ever to sing a song for a wedding ceremony...
and my first time to sing seriously, without being funny.
I saw Kyu Chang and Lisa looking at me...
with affection.
It felt like they were cheering for me.
They were supposed to be enjoying the song, not cheering for me.
But as K.will said, what matters...
is the sincerity, not the quality of the singing.
I learned that...
sincerity really works,
so it was a touching experience for me too.
(He was moved by himself.)
How was my singing?
I enjoyed it very much.
- Come on, be sincere. - I'm being serious.
This is the best compliment I make. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
It means a lot, on this good occasion. I really enjoyed it.
How about you? Did you enjoy my song?
What's my score out of 10?
- I will give you 5 out of 10. - Whatever.
- I will see you around. - Okay.
- Bye. - Sing at my wedding too.
Are you going to get married again? Anytime. I'll pay too.
The reviews weren't bad.
(Hyun Moo is happy to hear good feedback.)
(After completing his role at the wedding...)
(this 40-year-old single man returns home.)
It's been a long day.
It feels like I just did a concert or something.
I'm exhausted.
Singing is not an easy job.
(His place is empty, unlike the crowded wedding hall.)
I am really tired.
I feel drained.
(Having been to a happy wedding ceremony,)
(he feels lonelier to be alone at home.)
I'm tired.
Why do I still have this on me?
(Reminders of the wedding are all that remain.)
I'm so dazed.
(It's been a hectic day.)
(It's good that he was able to sing without too many mistakes.)
I want to listen to a proper song to go to bed.
(He plays a song to fill the void.)
(His first wedding song was nerve wracking.)
After the tiring day passes
(He tears off his socks.)
I'll wake up like this tomorrow.
I feel so drained today.
(He is falls asleep alone on his empty couch.)
(It is Hyun Moo's lonely night.)
(Spring has sprung in Gook Ju's place.)
Let's set the table.
(Flapping)
(It's a fresh green table cloth.)
(Gook Ju is preparing a breakfast suitable for the season.)
Mugwort.
(Spring is perfect for spring greens.)
I need to have some spring greens.
Let's blanch these.
(After blanching the greens,)
(she rinses them in cold water.)
This is less than I thought. Blanching has made it smaller.
Why would you do this to me.
Spring is known for spring greens.
These days, seasonal food is popular,
fresh food harvested in season.
People are interested in cooking these seasonal ingredients.
As I've gotten older, I began...
to eat vegetables on purpose, to keep myself healthy.
So I decided to bring out the unused vegetables...
and eat healthy today.
I want to prepare a spring green menu.
It takes 3 minutes to cook 2 of these at once.
(Even for an organic meal, she uses instant rice.)
Okay, 1, 2 and 3 minutes.
Now, for the beef.
(Plenty)
There you go.
(Remember, she is preparing a spring green meal.)
I can prove spring greens can make you fat as well.
All right.
Okay.
It looks good. It's hot.
Whatever it is, it's for one person if you put in one bowl.
(It is for one person because it's in one bowl.)
(It's clearly a single serving.)
(It's a personal stone pot.)
(She puts some butterbur on the rice.)
(Exclaiming)
(The scent of wild chive sauce fills the kitchen.)
(And for the cherry on top)
That looks amazing.
(A lot of beef)
(Where is she taking the bowl?)
Yes.
Oh, what a waste!
(Licking her fingers)
That looks awesome.
I hear it cooking.
I hear the sound of spring.
It's sizzling.
Oh, love, where were you all along
Why did it take you so long
To come and find me
(She brings out the tongs for stone pots.)
That looks amazing.
(Adding flavour to the dish)
I've seen people do this.
(Grinding the sesame seeds with her bare hands)
(Sprinkling it on the rice like a spring shower)
(I wish someone was here to look at this with me.)
Smile for the camera, in 1, 2, 3.
(Spring green bibimbap and mugwort soup)
(Pear flavoured drink)
It looks like makgeolli.
Let's eat before it gets cold.
Look at that.
(She can't help but smile.)
That's good.
(The scent of the vegetables tickles her taste buds as she eats.)
(She gets a taste of spring.)
(Gulp)
Why am I making a face drinking pear juice?
It's the atmosphere.
I wish I could dig up some mugwort...
on a nice day and eat it.
(I want to dig up fresh mugwort and eat it.)
(She makes a call while enjoying her spring greens.)
Why?
- You used to have a garden, right? - Yes.
What did you grow, Mum?
I had peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, zucchinis.
Someone offered...
to lend me a vegetable garden.
They said I can grow whatever I want.
It was nice to do barbecues by the garden.
That sounds nice.
- I could set up a parasol. - Right.
I've grown beansprouts at home.
Eating something I grew with my own hands...
was fun and it gave me a sense of accomplishment.
Since someone offered to lend me a vegetable garden,
I'll try growing vegetables I like.
I'll grow it by myself...
and if I don't use any pesticides, it'll be organic for sure.
It sounded interesting...
so I decided to put it into action.
I should wear a bigger hat to make my face look smaller.
(Let's see.)
(Do I look okay?)
(She simulates farming moves.)
(It's uncomfortable.)
(Is that a seedling dance?)
(That's steadier.)
That's better.
I don't think there will be a store nearby.
I'll need things to eat.
Water and...
There you go.
Yes.
(She even packs cucumbers to quench her thirst.)
(She tucks the precious cucumbers into a safe part of the suitcase.)
(She's finished packing.)
There you go.
(She gets dressed for farming.)
I look good.
(This is Gook Ju's farming look.)
I should tuck my pants in.
(Her pants have to go into her socks.)
There you go.
(She is wearing a slanted cap, floral pants and shiny boots.)
Yes.
(It's perfect.)
(Shall we?)
This is awesome. I love it.
There's so much to choose from.
I love this lettuce.
Excuse me.
- Hi. - Hi.
What are you looking for?
I'm planning...
to start a vegetable garden.
I'd like things...
that would satisfy my mouth.
What would you recommend? I see different kinds of lettuce.
I have endive, chicory...
and sesami leaves.
I also like peppers.
Spicy peppers go well...
- with barbecues. - Spicy peppers!
- I also have strawberries. - Lovely.
- Strawberries sound nice. - Strawberries.
- What about tomatoes? - Yes, I have tomatoes.
Can I have 150?
Is the garden that big?
I think so.
I only saw a picture of it.
I can give it out if I have too much.
Cherry tomatoes
Home grown tomatoes
(She arrives full of excitement.)
I'm here.
Wow, this is nice.
(A quiet suburban farmland)
Let's go.
(She parks in a corner of the field.)
Oh dear.
(Heaving)
(The car is filled with seedlings and tools.)
That's right.
(It's somewhere over here.)
(Is this the garden?)
(Wait a second. Is this it?)
Is this it?
What am I supposed to do with this?
How do I plough all of this?
There are a lot of rocks.
I don't know where to start.
What I imagined...
was a plot of fertile land.
I thought I'd plant the seedlings, water it and wait.
Then, I'd have my vegetables to eat.
But there were so many rocks.
I knew I couldn't plant anything on that land...
even though I'd never farmed anything before.
It wasn't what I'd expected,
but I imagined myself harvesting my own lettuce.
That motivated me.
(Creating shade first)
That's nice.
Am I doing this correctly?
I just bought this.
(Making her sway)
I don't have the strength to fight you.
Don't play around with me.
(She sticks it in.)
It's too light. It wouldn't stay still.
I'll have to weigh it down with a rock.
Oh, no.
Come on.
Don't act up.
I told you to wait.
There you go.
That's right.
Let's do this.
(Heaving)
(Enriching the field with fertiliser...)
(for a more fruitful land.)
(Struggling)
Oh, that stinks.
Good stuff is meant to smell bad.
(Breathing heavily)
This isn't easy.
My back hurts already.
(This won't be easy.)
(Mixing the fertiliser with dirt)
I must look really sexy from behind right now.
It must be breathtaking.
(It's suffocating.)
(She grabs a hoe in each hand.)
(She picks up speed with the two hoes.)
I was wise to skip the gym yesterday.
Go away, stones
(This is surely her first time farming...)
(but it appears that she was born a farmer.)
(She checks out the land to see what goes where.)
All right.
Do I have to dig this up like that?
I remember running through these ridges when I was young.
(She digs without hesitation.)
(No mistakes are allowed.)
Wow.
(Gook Ju's passion and effort...)
(for organic food.)
(Blowing away)
Don't make more work for me.
Hey, hey.
Hey!
Where are you going?
(Running around wasn't in the farming plan.)
(Punching)
(She ran 154m to retrieve the runaway parasol.)
(Come with me.)
Gosh.
(Calm down and come with me.)
(The runaway parasol isn't making things easy for her.)
(Seriously)
Why are you...
I'm doomed.
This year's harvest is doomed.
Was it that hard to stand still in the shade...
while I do all the hard work?
You're all messed up.
(She throws it away.)
(The parasol's run for freedom comes to a tragic ending.)
I lost you and gained a cane.
Let's get back to work.
I don't have time to worry about my hair looking nice.
Bang, bang, bang
There you go.
That's right.
The back of my neck will get tanned today.
(Gook Ju is determined.)
Let's do this.
(Singing)
(She's picking up speed with two hoes.)
(Springing footsteps)
(Stomping)
Whether it's during the day
(Singing while she works...)
(helps her become more productive.)
(I gave it my all.)
Can I plant the seedlings now?
(Her legs are shaky.)
I should ask someone.
- Hello. - Hi.
I have a question.
I had some fertiliser...
and I mixed it into the dirt.
- You need plastic and cover it up. - With plastic?
Is this right?
Move aside. Do it like this.
(The old man readily helps out.)
I see.
So that's how you do it.
Wow, thank you.
I think I can cover it with plastic now.
- You do? - Yes, thank you.
Here's a cool drink.
- Just give me a bit. - Please take it all.
- All right. - Thank you.
Feel free to ask more questions.
- Yes, thank you. - Sure.
(Just as she learned from the old man...)
(Gook Ju is covering up each row.)
(Unrolling)
Okay.
(Now it looks more like a field.)
(Let's take a break.)
This isn't easy.
(Eating a cucumber...)
(and making a phone call)
- How can I help you? - Hello.
One large jajangmyeon, please.
- Yes. - For the sweet and sour pork,
will a small size be enough for one person?
How many people are there?
Just me.
- I'm eating alone. - I see.
Can I get some fried dumplings on the house?
I'll give you six dumplings.
Thank you.
Can I also have three cokes, please?
- Three? - Yes.
- Thank you. - Sure.
Who ordered jajangmyeon?
Over here!
(She rushes over happily.)
Hello.
(She's using her suitcase as a table.)
(Hello, food.)
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
They gave me three chopsticks.
I only need one.
This is hard work.
(Taking large gulps)
(Sigh of relief)
Goodness.
Thank you for the food.
I'm working hard on the field so that I can enjoy this more.
(First slurp)
(Second slurp)
(Third slurp)
(Fourth slurp)
(Fifth slurp)
(It's been awhile since I've eaten like this.)
(Licking her fingers)
These are no ordinary onions.
These aren't regular cucumbers.
It's such hard work to grow them.
(She's more grateful for food after this enlightenment.)
(She savours every bite with all her might.)
(While the taste of jajangmyeon still lingers,)
(she dips the sweet and sour pork in the sauce and takes a bite.)
(Before the sweetness fades away,)
(she takes another bite of jajangmyeon.)
(The savoury and sweet flavours continuously rotate in her mouth.)
I feel great.
(Gook Ju goes back onto the field.)
Here we go.
Turning and turning
Who knew I'd be using the parasol for this.
(She works step by step with ease.)
That's right.
(Calmly,)
(she plants each seedling.)
That's right.
(It's already the last one.)
Wow, I'm done.
(Gook Ju's organic garden is complete.)
That's a lot.
(Lettuce, sesami, strawberries, tomatoes and peppers)
(Singing)
(Since she worked so hard,)
(Princess Gook Ju's Farm)
(she feels more attached to her garden.)
(Gook Ju's Zone)
In 1, 2, 3.
Although the plants haven't grown yet,
I already feel a sense of accomplishment.
Living alone...
I'm busy trying to earn a living.
I work and come home to sleep.
It's such a dull way of life.
Thanks to the garden,
my life has become more enriched.
I think it's the first step towards...
a slower pace of life for myself.
(Gook Ju leaves with a sense of accomplishment.)
Goodness.
What?
This is mugwort.
Wow!
I finished what I had this morning.
(It was there this whole time, but she didn't know.)
(Gook Ju's lifestyle became healthier...)
(once she started to pay attention to her surroundings.)
All done.
I'm going to wear this suit.
(Young Chul is busy packing.)
It's been awhile since I've travelled.
Wilson, I'm going to Australia.
Melbourne, Australia.
Finally, I'm headed for...
the comedy festival in Melbourne.
(It's one of the top three comedy festivals in the world...)
(and it's a prestigious stage for comedians all around the globe.)
(Melbourne International Comedy Festival)
Being an English speaking comedian...
has been a big dream and vision of mine.
I wanted to perform at the festival,
so I've sent in an application.
Once you reach your 40s,
there aren't as many things which motivate you.
So despite the chances of failure...
or not being able to make people laugh,
I still really want to try.
I have now received a formal invitation.
However, I've never been to Australia...
and it'll be my first time doing comedy in English.
Everything is a first at the moment.
I'm really nervous.
Hi Sam.
Hi Young Chul.
I'm finally heading for Melbourne.
Today?
I'm taking a flight tonight.
(You're amazing.)
I don't want to give any spoilers...
- but do you want to hear a bit? - A tiny bit.
It might not work on the phone.
Hello everyone. Good evening.
My name is Kim Young Chul, and I'm a comedian from Korea.
South Korea.
(Impromptu joke)
What I mean is...
Sam, don't make judgments from what you heard over the phone.
When I say, "I'm a comedian from Korea,"
nobody will laugh since it wasn't meant to be funny.
Do I look North Korean?
I'm not related to Kim Jong Un.
I'll ad-lib according to the situation.
That's all you need to know for now.
I might have spoiled it.
I'm sure you'll do great.
You're a pro.
Thanks, that's really encouraging.
Thank you!
- No worries. - Bye.
This is my English script.
It's exactly six minutes long.
Anyway, that's all my time. Thank you for the opportunity, Melbourne.
Does it seem too memorised?
That's all my time. Thank you...
Melbourne...
for giving me an opportunity to perform...
here in English.
Thank you so much and my name is Kim Young Chul.
Wilson.
I won't be here for five days...
so I should clean up before leaving.
Automatic cleaning...
(Starting to clean)
You vacuum.
I'm going to finish packing.
I'll take some facial masks.
(He's packing his facial masks first.)
(Busy as a bee)
Wow.
Good work.
It's so clean.
I'll clean this up later.
The floor is so clean.
Wilson, see you later.
(He's heading for the long awaited comedy festival.)
(He's departing for Melbourne, Australia.)
(Incheon International Airport)
(A trench coat is the perfect airport look.)
I wish you were coming.
- Have a good trip. - I will.
I'll be back.
There are no reporters here?
(Empty)
(I'm heading off to Australia alone.)
It was my dream to be on that stage,
so I used my own funds.
I'm going to Australia by myself.
It will be "I Go Alone".
(The flight takes 18 hours.)
(Melbourne, Australia)
(A beautiful city that combines tradition with modernity.)
(Excited Young Chul stops by the festival location first.)
(Posters of comedians from all over the world)
Wow.
My name isn't here.
Today is Saturday, April 9th.
My name will be here tomorrow.
(The festival is full of people.)
(Oh my goodness.)
(The atmosphere is heated.)
(He finally arrives at the stage of his dreams.)
(Young Chul watches other teams perform with excitement.)
I'm envious. What do I do?
(Young Chul will be on that stage tomorrow.)
(I hope I do well.)
(Young Chul goes back to his hotel late at night.)
I wish this was me coming back to the hotel...
having completed the performance.
What do I do?
This is just the beginning.
What do I do?
(He's dreading the performance.)
Can I really do this?
(He starts practising because he's worried.)
I'm going to look over my script,
my well prepared script.
I'm going to do a rehearsal.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
Hello everyone.
My name is Kim Young Chul.
Hecklers? You know, hecklers?
Hey, not funny!
Hugh Jackman.
Yes, he's really famous.
You can get it.
You don't understand.
Yes.
(He's acting as if the audience is really there.)
I've got it up to here.
(It's perfect so far.)
That was a third.
That was a third so far.
(I have a long way to go.)
Thank you for having me.
(He's forgets his fatigue as he rehearses again.)
Most mums will say...
No...
Just like my first time on "Gag Concert" 17 years ago,
I kept memorising the script over and over again.
It was only six minutes long,
but to me it felt like 60 minutes.
All you guys have to just enjoy.
Enjoy...
your life.
(The day of the performance)
Welcome!
(Let me see.)
Is my name up here?
(He looks long and hard for his name.)
Oh, wait.
Look, here it is.
I'm on at 10:30.
What do I do?
It says Kim Young Chul here.
(Just seeing his name there makes him excited.)
(Let's go and rehearse.)
- Hello. - Hi.
- Hi.
Hello, you're Kim Young Chul?
- Yes, I am. - This is Claire.
- She's one of the hosts. - A host?
- Hi. - Nice to meet you.
Nice meeting you, too.
- This is Ruben. - Hi, I'm Ruben.
Ruben, nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
My show's starting at 10:30, right?
- You start... - Act one?
You start at 10:30, and you're the first act.
How many acts are there tonight?
There are six.
- There are 1, 2, 3, 4... - There are six.
- And then just like that? - Yes.
My name is Kim Young Chul.
I am a comedian from Korea.
This is my first time in Australia.
So go easy on me, please.
Good day, mate. Thank you very much.
(They love it.)
You have a beautiful evening...
because I have to visit next year.
Thank you. Enjoy your night.
Thank you.
(One hour prior to the performance)
She has one tone of voice.
When she has bad or good news,
she delivers...
(He's still practising outside.)
(There are many people lined up in front of the venue.)
(Moments before the performance)
(Peeks)
I'm so nervous.
(His mouth goes dry seeing the full venue.)
Would you believe it if I said that was...
the most nervous I've ever been in 43 years of life?
"I hope I don't make a fool of myself."
"I won't forget my lines."
"It'll be all right." All these thoughts...
I kept repeating to myself that I was nervous.
"I'm so nervous. I'll be fine."
We have a very, very special first guest.
So this person...
has come all the way from Korea.
Are some people from Korea here?
(What do I do?)
Korea in Korea!
All the way from Korea...
to do this one performance!
Kim Young Chul!
(He finally takes his dream stage.)
Thank you, thank you.
(The audience cheers upon his appearance.)
My name is Kim Young Chul, and I'm a comedian from Korea.
This is my first time doing stand-up comedy in English,
and this is my first time in Australia!
So go easy on me.
Actually, I'm dressed like...
an Australian national Olympic soccer team player.
(He's come prepared.)
I think so.
Actually, it's not over yet.
I was a little bit nervous when I got this gig.
Actually, I asked my friend...
Hugh Jackman...
Yes.
Hugh Jackman.
He told me that I should do an early show...
because Australians like to drink,
and it might be harder to understand my English when you're drunk.
But now it's 11 o'clock.
I guess I'm in trouble...
so... but for you,
I want to talk about my mum just to be safe.
Actually, today is her birthday.
Happy birthday, mum.
Thank you for having me. What do you want for your birthday?
Most mums will say,
"You don't need to buy me anything. That's okay. Best son ever."
But that's not what my mum said.
"I want the money. When are you coming back?"
(Cash is king.)
My mum isn't very emotional either.
One day, my neighbour had a baby.
She should've said,
"Congratulations. You're so blessed."
"Oh my gosh. Your baby is so cute."
But my mum said,
"You finally had a baby?"
One day, her neighbour died.
My mum said,
"Mr Lee died. Finally."
That's my mum's style.
Foreigners and people who enjoy comedy...
I asked for all their opinions.
I said my mum was funny.
They told me to talk about her then.
My American comedian friend told me...
if I say I'm going to talk about my mum, people think of their mums.
"That's right, my mum's funny."
"His mum must be funny, too."
So I came up with the idea to talk about my mum.
During my 17-year career doing comedy in Korea,
I've been trained well.
I got more laughs than I expected.
Korean mums dance like this.
(He even threw in some ad-libs.)
(Young Chul brings the audience to their feet.)
In 1, 2, 3, 4...
(They're transfixed.)
(Everyone's dancing.)
(A strange energy takes over Australia.)
(They do the tour bus dance in unison.)
(People from all over the globe become one through the dance.)
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
That's all my time.
(His time on stage was short compared to his preparation time.)
Thank you, Melbourne...
for giving me the opportunity.
Thank you very much.
You have to remember my name, Kim Young Chul, because you know what,
I hope to see you next year.
Thank you. Enjoy your night!
(His dream stage was a success.)
Wow.
I'm still learning English for over 10 years.
So this is my goal, it's my dream...
to be a stand-up comedian in Melbourne.
(Bravo)
It was a short time...
but I said everything I wanted to say,
was able to ad-lib and the audience enjoyed the performance.
I really enjoyed those six minutes.
I think I started off on the right foot.
I'm still okay with failure and not being able to make people laugh.
(I won't fear failure.)
I might not always succeed...
but I want to become someone who pursues a bigger dream.
(Young Chul is an excited 43-year-old dreamer.)
(Chae A's springtime and healing)
(Bong Nyeong Temple in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do)
(Chae A heads to a temple for Buddhist nuns.)
(The air feels so nice.)
(The temple scenery automatically calms the mind.)
This is so nice.
Are those real flowers?
(The path is filled with tulips.)
(Which one's the flower?)
(Satisfied)
This is so pretty.
(Click)
It's so pretty.
(The flowers and trees keep beckoning her attention.)
(Chae A heads into a building within the temple.)
Here it is.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Are you alone?
Yes.
(She takes a spot next to the other students.)
(She receives help putting on her apron.)
Thank you.
You don't cook that much as you live alone, right?
Lately I've been gaining interest...
in Korean temple cuisine, so I wanted to learn.
There are many easier cuisines, but temple cuisine is quite difficult.
- Yes, so I'm worried. - Yes.
I don't know if I'll do well.
Since I live alone,
I tend to make quick meals.
Since I live alone,
when I'm scheduled for photo shoots,
I end up eating out.
The food you get outside is...
usually stronger in flavour and saltier, too.
I felt weaker than before,
so I thought Korean temple cuisine would be nice for me.
That's how I got to come here.
(The session begins with the sound of the bamboo stick.)
Nice to meet you.
(The room is filled with a reverent vibe.)
Look at the ingredients in front of you. How are they?
- The ingredients are... - Yes.
- The ingredients are... - You can get them anywhere.
Imagine you're cooking at home. Can you tell what's missing?
(Imagine you're cooking at home. Can you tell what's missing?)
Chae A, don't you cook regularly?
- No, I don't. - What are the basic ingredients?
- You need green onions and garlic. - That's right.
We don't use those for temple food.
Basically,
we don't use green onions, garlic, wild chives and chives...
for all the food we make here.
- I see. - Isn't it true?
I put green onions and garlic in everything.
Today, we'll see that...
food can be tasty without using them.
Take a look. We'll make three dishes today.
We'll make muk with shepherd's purse first...
as we need to boil it and let it cool.
We need to soak agar powder in water first.
Next,
remember that Korean temple cuisine is different from other food.
We don't throw the ingredients away easily.
Use it once again.
Pour it into a wok.
(You can feel the spirit of Buddhism in all cooking procedures.)
After that,
add chopped mushrooms and carrots.
(Add chopped mushrooms, carrots and shepherd's purse.)
That's all?
- Yes. It's easy, right? - Yes, it is.
All you need to do is to pour it in a container.
It looks like an egg roll.
(It looks like an egg roll.)
Thanks for bringing that up.
We don't eat eggs in temples.
I see.
This is raw shitake mushroom.
Monks don't need anything else.
They grill them on a pan with sesame oil.
- They're delicious themselves. - You eat them like meat.
Exactly. How did you know that? We eat them like meat.
- You mentioned it earlier. - They taste just like meat.
- They don't taste like meat. - You think so?
You'd be surprised.
I don't think they taste like meat.
Let's grill one later and see if it tastes like meat or not.
- Are we really going to grill meat? - Yes.
They smell great, too.
You're talking about meat, right?
You love meat, don't you?
I love meat.
You looked very suspicious.
I don't hate mushrooms.
I like them,
but I like eating them with meat.
- You can smell the mushrooms. - They smell good.
(Grill shitake mushrooms with sesame oil.)
(Serve with chopped cucumbers, jujube, walnuts and chestnuts.)
It's ready.
It looks really delicious.
(It looks really delicious.)
- I'm so curious. - I'll allow you to taste it.
Thank you.
(The nun monk allows Chae A to taste it.)
(Eating)
(Goggling)
(Is it that delicious?)
Is it tasty?
It tastes like meat wrapped in lettuce.
What are you talking about? It's shitake mushroom.
- It's delicious, right? - It's amazing.
You can make it yourself at home.
Next, let's make grilled white lotus.
Actually, white lotus bloom a bit later.
They bloom in July.
That's when we pick and collect them.
After picking, Monks freeze them to store.
I see.
Peel them off.
You can't eat the male stamen of the flower.
It's poisonous.
Well, it's not easy to get white lotus.
That's not true. It's easy.
Where can we get them?
Search white lotus flower on the internet.
(Dip white lotus petal in flour, and fry it in low heat.)
We need to keep the shape of the flower.
It smells like meat again.
(It smells like meat again.)
All we talk about today is meat.
Whenever we grill something, it smells like meat.
(It looks like brisket.)
- I don't watch television often. - I see.
But I saw you when you were a rookie by accident.
- I can't believe that you're here. - It's a fate.
I'm not saying it just because you're here.
I should be the one to say that because I'm the nun monk.
We were meant to meet with each other.
When I saw you on television,
you looked a bit sloppy.
- It's ready. - It's so pretty.
(The grilled white lotus looks just like the flower.)
Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
- Dip it - Can monks eat wasabi?
What's wrong with wasabi?
I thought they wouldn't eat it.
Shall we taste it now?
(Chae A tastes the grilled white lotus.)
(I hope you like it.)
It's tasty.
The white lotus is very fragrant, right?
It feels like I'm chewing meat.
(It feels like I'm chewing meat.)
Meat again?
It tastes like very tender meat.
Very tender meat.
It has the same texture.
- Is the muk ready now? - Muk.
It doesn't take very long to make muk.
If you put it in the fridge, it becomes firm soon.
(My goodness.)
- It's pretty, isn't it? - It is.
(Muk with shepherd's purse looks pretty and decent.)
How does it taste?
I'm afraid to have you taste it.
You might say that it tastes like meat again.
(I'm afraid you might say that it tastes like meat again.)
It looks a bit like...
- pyeonyuk. - Oh, dear.
It seriously looks like pyeonyuk.
I don't know what to do with you.
(I don't know what to do with this person.)
I had no idea temple food can be this pretty.
As you can see, there isn't much to throw away.
- We try to minimize the food waste. - I see.
Especially if you live alone,
make sure you eat proper meals.
- Why is that? - That's good for you.
If you eat anything without discrimination,
your life will turn out the same way.
I don't care much about eating.
Even if you eat alone, you need to have decent meals.
As monks, we live alone till the day we die.
One day, I came to a thought that...
I shouldn't look pathetic and cause others to pity me...
- because I live alone as a monk. - You're right.
I go see movies alone without a shame.
- I see. - Monks go see movies, too.
- I've never seen a movie alone. - For real?
Eating alone is the most difficult thing.
However, I've got to live.
- I shouldn't starve myself. - If I'm hungry...
when I'm alone, I starve myself.
I eat alone.
(I eat alone.)
- I eat out alone, too. - I see.
- You order the food on your own. - You just need to get used to it.
Then you'll be more confident alone.
I should figure out a way to live a life that appreciates myself.
You'll make your own food now.
(Chae A starts to cook food for herself.)
The sheperd's purse smell so good.
I thought you were going to trim it first.
You were going to trim, rinse then cut it, right?
(The water is muddy.)
Did you trim it?
(Did you trim it?)
- Did you trim it? - No, I didn't.
(I didn't trim it.)
The water's going to be muddy no matter how many times you rinse it.
- There's mud everywhere. - I thought so.
- You need to trim it carefully. - I see.
(I should put all my effort in making the food for myself.)
Remember that...
you're making temple cuisine. Do it as you're practising asceticism.
Stir slowly.
(Do everything as if you're practising asceticism.)
(Korean temple cuisine has to be made from the heart.)
- Cut it in a triangular shape. - Triangle.
(She finds stability of mind while cooking for herself.)
I'm too lazy to cook for myself.
It made me more exhausted.
However, this is also a part of my life.
I poured a lot of emotions into the food I made.
I didn't find it very difficult to cook.
Great job. Since you made them all for yourself,
- taste them first. - All right.
What shall I eat first?
(She dips the muk in red chili-pepper paste with vinegar.)
It's tasty.
Wrap it with the sesame leaf.
(She eats it at a mouthful.)
Is it good? You made it yourself.
It's amazing.
(It tastes even better because I made it.)
It's so delicious.
I was surprised with how delicious everything was.
I was deeply moved...
when the Monk told me to cook...
decent meals for myself.
(Chae A left the room where she learned to cook temple cuisine.)
(Admiring)
(Just looking at the scenery of the Buddhist temple heals her soul.)
It's so beautiful here.
Is this real?
(Is this real?)
What a surprise.
I love it here.
(Where is this?)
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Have a seat. - All right.
I just learned how to make Korean temple cuisine.
Is that right?
How did you find it?
I feel much healthier.
- Is that so? - Yes.
It felt as though my spirit was purified.
I see. Drink some tea.
The colour is so pretty.
(Tea made from a winged euonymus' leaves)
- I came alone today. - I see.
- Can I consult you with my worries? - Yes.
You listen to the visitors' troubles.
(Chae A seems to be worried about something lately.)
Chae A, you don't look like a person with worries. What troubles you?
- I have way too many worries. - For real?
I can hardly tell.
- Really? - Yes.
I'm old enough.
Because I'm old enough,
people keep asking me why I'm not getting married.
"You're old."
"Your friends already have kids."
People around me keep pressuring me.
It stresses me out a bit.
If you keep doing your best at what you do,
and if you keep pursuing your own happiness,
there may be someone who sees the happy Chae A,
who wishes to live with you.
I'm sure there will be a guy like that.
Will he want to live with me?
- He will. - "I want to live with Chae A."
There will be a guy like that one day, right?
Yes. You'll live happily together.
It'd be nice to have someone...
whom I can fall in ardent love.
You've never had one yet?
- I have. - There were many, weren't there?
- There were. - I thought so.
It doesn't come easily though.
It's rare that people passionately love each other.
As you said, one day...
there will be a guy I'm meant to be with.
I think so.
Besides, work is...
- never easy. - You're right.
I was recently ill as well.
I see.
After being sick,
I lost my will all of a sudden.
I see.
I suddenly become aware of all the concerns that didn't even bother me.
I become lonelier.
Then I stay alone because I'm lonely.
It's a vicious cycle.
- I see. - That's what happens.
I see what you're going through.
Why don't we practise yoga together...
Practise yoga in a temple?
Yes. We practise yoga in a temple, too.
After yoga, we'll have a moment to meditate...
in order to change the energy.
I see. All right.
All right.
Focus all your attention on this moment right here.
- Concentrate. - Okay.
Bring your hands together.
Breathe out deeply. Bend...
your upper body as much as you can till you reach your knees.
Lift up your upper body slowly.
Lift your leg up.
After that...
My leg is shaking.
Bring your arm to the back.
Spread out three fingers.
You need to keep your arms horizontal.
Slowly...
make a circle with your left hand.
Come back to where you started.
Focus on the tip of your hand.
- Oh, here. - You're back at where you started.
Hold the heel of your left foot.
Stretch your leg as much as possible.
Always watch the tip of your foot.
(Flopped)
Gosh.
How is this possible?
- Don't you exercise a lot? - My goodness.
Make your leg horizontal with the floor.
Slowly move.
(She spends her time alone in the temple.)
(Chae A steps in the Buddhist sanctuary.)
I thought doing 108 bows would...
help you to clear your mind.
All right.
All right, let's begin.
Okay.
(The 108 bows start with the sound of the bamboo stick.)
First bow.
(The 108 bows start with the sound of the bamboo stick.)
(She learned how to focus her body and mind with Buddhist yoga.)
(She looks much more calm now.)
(The more she bows,)
(her mind and body find stability.)
(Chae A spends quality time just for herself.)
It's a repetitive action.
I bowed 108 times.
I became dizzy after a while.
I found it difficult in the middle,
then I concentrated my mind again.
When I was mentally distracted, my body concentrated on bowing.
Even when I have time to spare,
I linger around at home.
I end up spending all day without doing much.
Visiting the temple was a courageous deed for me.
I learned that I can spend quality time...
even when I'm alone.
I strongly recommend it to everyone who lives alone.
(Chae A completed the 108 bows while dwelling on her day.)
- Was that doable? - No, it was difficult.
- It was difficult for you? - I tried to endure.
You followed well till the end.
It was very difficult.
My ankle hurts so much.
I see.
You did a great job today.
Thank you.
Gosh, my legs hurt.
(Chae A became much healthier mentally and physically.)
(No one can stop them.)
(The experts of living alone...)
(and Kim Dong Hyun and Crush, who have just begun to live alone...)
(go on a picnic together.)
(Forget about children's picnics.)
(It'll be more exciting than a lunchbox filled with kimbap.)
- Mr Kim! - Don't abandon me!
(The fatal picnic of the Rainbow Club members)
(Rainbow Spring Picnic)
("Diary" by Lee Seung Chul)