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Everyone has fond memories of noodles.
Janchi guksu that a new bride...
had on her wedding day.
Hot garak guksu that a soldier had...
on his first day in the army.
Bibim guksu that people gobbled up so that...
they could enjoy one more bite.
Enjoy it.
(First episode)
And...
the royal pheasant buckwheat noodles.
When you eat noodles, you first appreciate its fragrance,
then its taste...
and finally, its idea.
Appreciating its idea is the aftertaste.
Maybe I still vividly remember the taste of the noodles...
that my mother used to cook decades ago...
because of the taste of the idea.
My father...
devoted his life to complete the taste of idea.
And then...
he was killed...
by this man,
Kim Gil Do.
Do you like the noodles?
They're good.
You look familiar.
Have we met before?
This is the fourth time.
No, we haven't.
Bye.
I hope you'll come again.
Yes.
I'll be back...
to kill you.
(Master-God of Noodles)
Kim Gil Do could imitate anything he saw just once.
Come here.
(1970)
You little thief.
Where's your father?
He's dead.
He died in Vietnam.
He was alive and well.
And your mother?
She had typhoid fever and...
She left home.
My brothers and sisters are starving and won't stop crying.
I'm so sorry.
He was an only son of the Hwangju Kim family for three generations.
Anything Kim Gil Do said was a lie,
and people believed him...
except for one person.
I told you not to steal food, you punk.
I didn't steal it.
Someone gave it to me.
You're no beggar. Come with me.
- Come with me. - I'm really sorry.
Mr Kim didn't believe Gil Do's truths...
nor his lies.
You scumbag.
It's your fault!
Mr Kim...
beat Gil Do whenever...
he thought of his missing wife.
And he hit him even when he didn't.
Thank you.
One alto saxophone player for the New York Nightclub in Daejeon.
Alto saxophone.
The pay is 2,000 dollars, but no lodgings.
He looks prettier.
Get in the navy van.
And then... Let's see.
Excuse me. Do you have "Ummagumma"?
"Ilma Ilma"?
Pink Floyd's "Ummagumma" album.
It's not "Ilma Ilma".
I know what you're thinking.
You want to imitate him.
No. You want to change everything.
Steal.
Swap.
(Seoul National University, Eastern History Major)
And then imitate.
(Live-in tutor wanted, SNU student, Korean, English, Math, great pay)
(School Register)
Come in.
(So Tae Seop, Hwarang Distinguished Service Order)
Excuse me.
Do you go out?
Yes, I sometimes play football.
Not that.
Are you a red?
I'm not interested in any of that.
Aren't you?
The college entrance exam is six months away.
Get him into a university in Seoul.
Do you understand?
Yes, Sir. I'll try.
Do whatever you want.
Beat him up if you have to.
Get him into a university in Seoul and you'll get a car.
If not, I'll kill you.
Yes, Sir.
Hey, you.
What are you doing?
I'll put it back.
One.
Just pretend like...
nothing happened.
Do you understand?
Two.
You came into this room by mistake, didn't you?
Three.
(Thief and murderer wanted, 2,000-dollar reward)
Do you...
go out?
- They weren't loaded, Sir. - Get him!
(1983)
Ha Jung Tae was crazy about noodles.
He was my father.
Pretend you didn't hear that.
Please don't open the door.
My father was lonely and Gil Do...
needed a place to hide.
Gosh, that's hot.
80°C is just the right temperature for hot noodles.
It's this. Don't forget how this feels.
Hey, you aren't too bad.
Sodium bicarbonate?
You need to use bittern to make buckwheat dough.
Sodium bicarbonate makes it sticky,
but eliminates the scent.
There's a reason some things take more effort.
Okay. I'll remember that.
There's a famous noodle place in Masan. Do you want to eat there?
(120-year tradition, egg noodles)
The owner of this place is looking for a successor.
Whoever he picks will be one lucky man.
He'll inherit this restaurant and marry the old man's daughter.
He'll earn a fortune during the day,
and lie beside a beautiful woman at night.
- Thank you. - That was good.
How much is it?
We enjoyed our meal.
Hello, there. You're back.
- How are you? - Fine.
- Eat before it gets cold. - Okay.
- Gil Do. - Yes?
Did you like the noodles?
It was okay.
They used fresh buckwheat flour, and the dough was good.
The broth was good, too.
They really know how to cook the noodles properly.
I've been thinking.
Why don't we start a business?
You're good enough to be able to earn a fortune.
Royal pheasant buckwheat noodles.
I won't leave until I perfect it.
What's there to perfect? Jung Tae, we...
Counting money will put you off kneading dough. It'll distract you.
I prefer kneading.
(Thief and murderer wanted, 2,000-dollar reward)
It's ready.
Okay, thanks.
Not again.
What's wrong?
The pump's belt snapped. Where's the key?
In my jacket pocket.
Your pocket?
Wait.
The key was on the table.
Was it?
Do you need anything from town?
No. Drive safely.
See you.
Bye.
You're back.
I fell asleep.
Right.
I heard they found a lot of mushrooms...
on the south side of the mountain.
We need some for our noodles.
Shall we get some?
You haven't climbed down a cliff before.
I just have to go down and come back up.
I'll go.
I'm coming up.
Gil Do.
Kim Gil Do!
My goodness!
Mr Ha Jung Tae.
I'm Ha Jung Tae.
Here's a copy of your family register.
Your new seal is now registered.
Here's your new ID card.
(Chimyeon Restaurant)
My father survived the fall,
but he lost his memory.
He only remembered where he used to live.
Kim Gil Do stole the royal pheasant buckwheat noodle recipe...
and became the successor of Chimyeon Restaurant.
(1989)
And my father gained something he'd never exchange for anything.
It was me, Choi Soon Seok.
Your everything.
(Chimyeon Restaurant)
With the money he made at Chimyeon Restaurant,
Gil Do created his own paradise.
(Goongnakwon)
And the more the restaurant grew,
the more Gil Do became a monster.
Stand still, please.
Meanwhile, my family was happy just to share...
a bowl of bibim guksu together.
We would add a few pieces of well-matured kimchi.
Some vegetables would be nice, but we'd do without.
And then adding a few drops of sesame oil...
was all we needed.
That was enough to make us happy.
Bongpyeong's breeze brought all sorts of smells.
The smell of the sea.
The smell of soil and of wild flowers.
And...
the bitter smell of buckwheat.
Soon Seok. Soon Seok.
Let's go into town.
Okay.
Let's go.
In 1, 2, 3.
Are you that happy?
It took me so long to buy you that.
I'm so sorry.
Don't be. I always had shoes on my feet.
Soon Seok.
Soon Seok, how about we move into town?
You have to start school next year.
What about the herbs?
I can get up earlier to dig them up.
What about Dad?
I can live up here,
but Dad can't live in town.
You know that.
What should we do then?
I can get up earlier.
My sweet little boy.
I'm so proud of you.
Soon Seok, ask me what my name is.
What's your name?
I don't know.
You have no fingerprints, so they don't know who you are.
That's why I'm registered under Mum's name.
No. No... No.
Okay. "I don't know."
Your name is "I don't know."
Soon Seok, clean that up.
- Okay. - No, me. Me.
Me, me. No, no.
I'm coming for you.
Me, too. I'll help.
What's wrong?
(Ha Jung Tae Wins Noodle Competition)
Hurry up.
The seat is empty.
Excuse me.
Are you Mr Ha Jung Tae?
Yes, I am.
I'm honoured to meet you, Sir.
I'm flattered.
How can I help you?
By any chance,
do you know a man named Kim Gil Do?
Do you know...
Gil Do?
I can't believe...
Gil Do is alive.
I thought he was dead.
I owe him a lot.
I was devastated as there was no way I could repay him.
Now I can finally repay him.
What are you talking about?
I'm just glad...
that I found out...
my husband's name.
I will visit...
your house in Daegu tomorrow.
I want to see him and catch up.
Our place is humble.
I'm not sure if I should be inviting you there.
Pink skirt is fluttering
In the spring wind
Mum. Did something good happen?
Does it seem so?
You sing the song only when you feel good.
Soon Seok.
Your dad...
is great at cooking noodles.
- Don't you think? - He is great.
Do you want him to work at a noodle house?
Of course I do.
How can he work at a noodle house?
Your dad's friend runs a large noodle restaurant.
He'd offer your dad a job if he asked.
His friend?
Soon Seok.
Have some noodles.
Let's eat.
Soon Seok. Let's have some noodles.
Soon Seok.
Eat a lot and grow bigger.
Okay.
It is delicious.
Soon Seok.
Do you know what is your dad's name?
What is it?
Your dad's name...
Mum!
Don't eat it.
You can't eat it.
You can't.
He lost all of his memories.
But he found his house somehow.
Well...
even a dog remembers its way back home.
It is good to see him again after so long.
You got married...
and had a kid.
You look good.
Everything is good...
except your wife.
She didn't have to come and find me.
She shouldn't have.
(Choi Soon Seok)
Choi Soon Seok?
It is his mother's last name.
His name sounds naive.
I like it.
We once had a good time together.
We kneaded dough together.
We cooked noodles together.
Let's see.
I'm sorry...
for not being sorry at all.
You guys are the one who came and found me.
I didn't look for you.
Soon Seok.
Go.
Get up.
Please come in. He's here.
Here.
Little boy, what's your name?
We can only find your house after you tell me your name.
He's driving me insane.
Hey! Can't you talk?
Sir, please don't yell at him.
Do you remember your phone number or the town you lived in?
If you stay silent, you'll just have to stay here.
Let's go home. I'll help you.
Ma'am, let's just call him Moo Myeong.
That means that he is nameless.
Why did he have to come here?
We already have too many kids.
Choi Soon Seok became Moo Myeong,
just like how Kim Gil Do...
became Ha Jung Tae.
- Come on. - Let's go.
Gil Yong stole these.
And these are Tae Ha's.
Tae Ha doesn't steal.
It's what he wore when he came here.
I don't need them.
You do.
You need to scream out for your needs here.
Only then will they at least pretend to listen.
I'm not like you guys.
I know. It's difficult to even eat when you're here for the first time.
You won't be able to sleep or talk.
But you're the first person...
to be like that for two months.
My parents were...
murdered.
But I can't get revenge even if I wanted to...
because the murderer was executed.
Endure it with all your might.
That's about the only thing you can do here.
When your parents died,
were you...
there, too?
Come play with us.
Or you can stay there and keep crying like a girl.
- Stop him. - Tae Ha.
You should say hi.
Hello to you, too.
Are you Liar Ko?
You always lie when you open your mouth.
Is your name Iron Head because your head is made of iron?
Let him say hi again.
You're very bold for a brat.
Don't you agree?
Hey, where's my motorbike?
- The one you stole. - I sold it.
I went to Seoul and got a great deal for it.
Take him down.
Give me the money you got from selling my motorbike.
You took money from kids to buy that.
Stealers are keepers.
You little brat. You're unbelievable.
Who do you think you are? Who are your backups?
- My friends are. - Who's your friend?
They'll be here soon.
Where? Here?
They'll get killed. Why would they come?
They're really here.
I told you so.
You kids are loyal.
Go ahead.
Don't you know who I am?
Hey.
It's me, Doo Chul.
I am Doo Chul. The famous Yangpyeong Hangover Soup.
You really don't know?
My gosh, this is driving me crazy.
Did you see that? Did you see what I did?
I'm going to get you.
I'll kill you.
Come on, come get me. You're dead.
Why am I so dizzy?
What was that?
- My gosh. - My goodness.
Thank you, guys.
Hey, take that off.
Why did you kick me?
You don't know anything about style.
Are you satisfied?
Did you come because of that?
Am I less than a jacket?
Hey, Park Tae Ha.
Hey, stop this nonsense.
Stop getting involved with these guys.
Don't tell me what to do.
It won't happen again, so don't worry.
Wait for me.
- I have scars everywhere. - My gosh.
Can't you go a day without fighting?
Tae Ha.
- Yes? - Are you a gang member?
- No. - Why do you beat people up, then?
Do you want to be a police officer to lawfully beat people up?
I will be careful from now on.
Let me see you.
Hey, what about me?
It's Myeong's turn to make dinner today.
Tae Ha, go and fix the swing. It's almost broken.
What about me?
- You can clean the house. - No, not that.
Gil Yong, do you know what I hate above beating people up?
What is it?
- Gosh, that stings. - Keeping money in secret.
Hey, Yeo Kyung.
That's my money.
Yeo Kyung.
My gosh.
We were quite happy at the orphanage.
At least,
when we were together.
That doesn't make sense.
How can we cut funds when we don't even have enough for food?
We only get tiny amount of subsidies.
We have no contributors, and the kids are growing.
How would we make a living if we don't cut back?
- Director. - Call me Father.
I can't cut back any more. We had no heating in winter.
Call me Father.
Say it. Father.
Father.
Fine, we will keep the living cost as it is.
Also, we have some important volunteers coming,
so make sure the kids are clean.
Yeo Kyung, you should put on some makeup, too.
Even middle school kids use makeup these days.
Why would you not put your pretty face to some use?
Go on your way.
Are we taking the picture?
- Should I lift her up? - Yes, that's good.
One, two, three.
- Thank you. - Sure.
What are you doing, Yeo Kyung?
- You didn't have to. - It's from us.
Hey, where have you been? Director was looking for you.
- Why? - He needs someone in the kitchen.
Excuse me.
Do you need some help?
It's good to have you.
Go prepare the ingredients.
Take it.
(Master-God of Noodles)
I've been looking for him for over 10 years.
Choi Soon Seok. He probably has burn scars.
Do you remember your parents' murderer?
How will I ever forget that face? Would you?
You should at least find out...
if it's a human or a beast.
I never learned this. I stole it.
You waited 10 years for this. Wait just a bit more.