This week's story on Rainbow Club.
You only live once. Do as you please.
This single man spends his day according to his style.
This man enjoys the film festival alone.
With the woman he bumps into by coincidence,
he finds joy in life.
All the kids in the neighbourhood are following me.
(Here comes the king of children.)
One needs to be in good health in order to enjoy life.
He decides to care for his health.
We've done an ultrasound test.
Around your abdominal region...
(What's wrong with Young Chul?)
Also, we have a guest who visited Rainbow Club.
It is the vocalist Kim Ban Jang of Windy City.
He is the pioneer of reggae music in Korea.
He resides in Bukhansan Mountain and enjoys living in nature.
This man of free spirit will reveal all about his single life.
I Live Alone, "Do As You Please".
I will be honest from now
I will be bold from now
I'll live the way I want, right this moment tonight
(The Rainbow Live)
(MBC in Sangam-dong)
It's nice to see you again.
- Hello. - Hello.
Didn't you all catch a cold?
It rained when we went on a picnic.
- Exactly. - I know.
- It always rains on picnic days. - That's true.
We would've enjoyed it more if it didn't rain.
We don't often get a chance like that.
The guest for today is very refreshing.
- You can never guess who it is. - Really?
Among all the guests who visited us lately, he's the most unique one.
- Is that right? - I see.
He is also known as Mr Kim.
- My goodness. - He must be old, then.
I don't know how old he is but he is one of a kind, for sure.
Is he here?
- Hello. - Hello.
(Rustic)
(Who are you?)
- Did you find the right place? - Did you order something?
- Did you order something? - Welcome.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
(The band is known for their famous song, "Think About' Chu".)
(He's Kim Ban Jang, the leader of Windy City.)
(He's the pioneer of reggae music in Korea.)
(Kim Ban Jang and Windy City perform in the United States.)
(His passion for music continues.)
(Kim Ban Jang is a drummer who can also sing.)
- His name is Kim Ban Jang. - Hello.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
- You don't know him, do you? - How did you...
I don't, but he's cute.
I don't know if it's appropriate to say that, though.
- He does look cute. - Right.
Please introduce yourself.
I am Kim Ban Jang. I'm a drummer...
- and a vocalist of Windy City. - I see.
- Kim Ban Jang. - Kim Ban Jang.
- So that's his name. - Is Kim Ban Jang your real name?
Is Ban Jang your real name?
- It's a nickname. - Oh, it's a nickname.
My real name is different.
How did you get your nickname?
Were you a class president before?
You look like a head of an organisation somewhere.
- I was the vice president. - I see.
There was a network service provider called HITEL before.
- That was such a long time ago. - I used Nownuri.
- You used Nownuri? - Oh, I know.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
- I used HITEL. - HITEL.
I used Kim Ban Jang as a nickname then.
- It continued until this day. - It became your nickname.
It's your first time on a variety show.
That's right.
(Shy)
How did you decide to appear on I Live Alone?
Is there a particular reason?
- Well... I got a call from MBC. - I see.
You're way too honest.
- They called to cast you. - Yes, they called me.
- My house is quite unique. - Is that so?
I thought it'd be nice to show the way I live.
Apparently, he's a legend among the musicians.
- It's almost hard to believe. - Really?
- He lives in Seoul, right? - I'm curious.
- He lives in Seoul. - Yes.
Is it like Jung Wan's house on the rooftop?
His place is more of a penthouse compared to Ban Jang's place.
I wonder what it's like.
I know that there are gas lines in Jung Wan's place.
- Don't you have gas? - City gas...
- He doesn't have gas. - There's no gas in my place.
- Jung wan has gas and heating. - There's heating.
- Let's watch the clip quickly. - I'm curious.
I'm really curious about the way you live.
Let's take a look.
(Let's take a look at Kim Ban Jang's lifestyle.)
(The Rainbow Live)
- It's Hongdae. - Hongdae.
- He must be in Hongdae now. - It's a venue.
- Windy City is performing. - Hello. Nice to meet you.
(Kim Ban Jang is performing on a club day.)
I'm Kim Ban Jang of Windy City. Nice to meet you.
(It's Kim Ban Jang of Windy City!)
("Think About' Chu" is Kim Ban Jang's masterpiece.)
- I know this song. - You know this song.
- This is such a nice song. - I didn't know it was his song.
- It was on a commercial, right? - Yes.
(Kim Jae Ho and Ra Guk San)
(Heo Ah Min and Park Sang Kwon)
(His soulful voice is very attractive.)
(This masterpiece made everyone want to fall in love again.)
We spent so many nights together
Beautiful days are waiting
Ahead of us, Baby
(Kim Ban Jang is a legend in Korean indie music.)
Honestly, I thought it was a pop song.
- Me, too. - Me, too.
Since you had such a soulful voice,
I thought you were a foreigner.
You have a good taste for music.
Why are you stuttering so much?
It's because I'm shy.
Exciting, exciting, hooray, I feel great
Kung dda ri shabara, let's party!
(He improvises the lyrics.)
(He adds soul to the reggae rhythm.)
(Kim Ban Jang pulls off his original colour.)
- Have fun. - Bye.
- See you on Tuesday. - Take care.
See you later.
(Ban Jang parts from the members.)
He brings his own drums.
(Hongdae station)
(Humming)
(He stops by musicians performing on the street.)
He checks how others perform.
(He performed as a nobody for a long time.)
(Ban Jang carefully listens to the street performers.)
He's cute.
- He's like a boy. - I agree.
You're good.
- Thanks for the music. - Thank you.
Do they know who he is?
- I'm sure they know him. - I don't think they knew me at all.
- That's possible, too. - Right.
Welcome to Seoul. Welcome. Welcome.
He is somehow similar to Young Chul.
He doesn't waste a second.
He is very enthusiastic.
It's Friday night I'm on my way home from Hongdae
Thank you
I just want to thank you
- Hello. - Hello.
(The bus leaves Hongdae, where all the young people hang out.)
My life continues today
(The bus keeps moving.)
(Where is Ban Jang's house?)
Thank you.
(He arrives at his destination after an hour of bus ride.)
- Are you on your way home now? - Yes. That's where my house is.
It's the last stop.
(He walks along the dark alley alone.)
(He approaches the steep stairway.)
- There are so many stairs. - There are so many.
- How many stairs are there? - There are 76 stairs.
He counted them.
- I didn't expect him to answer. - He counted the stairs.
(Smiling)
(After climbing 76 stairs,)
(Ban Jang ends his day.)
(At the end of Bukhansan,)
(there is Ban Jang's house.)
- It's the end of Bukhansan. - I didn't know there's such place.
- Wow. - My goodness.
- They're so pretty. - My goodness!
- This is my house. - For real?
- He lives near the mountains. - Did you live there for long?
Yes. It's been about five years.
Jamaica?
(His girlfriend made it.)
(Welcome to Ban Jang's bright house.)
(The bedroom is still.)
You sleep on an electric heating pad.
Yes. It's the most important thing for me.
- Is it morning? - He gets up so early.
Isn't it afternoon?
- I usually wake up around 6am. - You're very diligent.
(The reggae pioneer stretches.)
(He gets up early even though he performed until late last night.)
I slept well.
(He springs up.)
(As soon as he gets up...)
- What are you doing? - What is it?
I was stretching.
- Oh, my. - My goodness.
(Moaning)
(Is he doing a morning exercise like a Jamaican?)
(He jots down notes while listening to the birds.)
(How did I feel last night?)
What are you writing about?
I sometimes write about my dreams in my journal.
You write about your dreams?
- Yes. I write about my dreams. - Really?
And I relate it...
- to plan how I'll spend the day. - You plan out the day.
- Some things suddenly come up. - Wow.
- They could be your lyrics, too. - They reflect them for sure.
(How refreshing.)
(He pours water.)
What are you doing?
- Are you making tea? - Yes, I'm trying to make tea.
Tea?
- Yes, lotus leaf tea. - Lotus leaf tea?
- Yes. I like it. - For real?
It helps with my bowel movement.
Lotus leaf tea.
It's pretty chilly today.
- My goodness! - It feels cosy.
A house with a yard is rare now.
It looks like a house from "Country Diaries".
The reason why I decided to live here...
is because of the proximity to the mountains. The air is very fresh.
There is a yard.
I thought it'd be a good place to compose beautiful songs.
- It's huge. - There are so many good things.
The difference of this place would be the inconvenience.
It's an old house. Many things need to be fixed.
There's no hot water because I don't get any gas.
- Coal briquette. - So it gets very cold in winter.
Not many friends come to visit my place in winter.
It's nice to be alone there.
(He enjoys his tea while stretching.)
(Squirming)
(He's lingering around.)
- It's so pretty there. - My goodness.
It looks like he went somewhere for flower viewing.
He goes to work so early.
- You're more diligent. - She's right.
- That guy must be half asleep. - I need to go to work, too.
(He lingers around again.)
It's another beautiful morning
- My goodness. - There's a swing in my place, too.
How long does it take him to finish his tea?
It looks like he's in a cafe.
What a beautiful weather.
The trees are beautiful.
- The air is fresh, too. - The air must be really fresh.
- It must be good for health. - My goodness.
He looks a bit eccentric.
- This is Seoul, right? - Yes, it's Seoul.
- It's Jeongneung. - Jeongneung.
I love the sunshine.
(Ban Jang's house is like a tiny island in the midst of grey city.)
The sunshine is really nice today.
(Enjoy the springtime with someone else.)
(However...)
- What's going on? - Is he urinating?
Must we see a man urinating on a Friday night?
He's right.
(He's using it as manure for the trees.)
- He's forming manure. - It's manure.
I have a vegetable garden in my backyard.
The best manure is...
the combination of urine and food waste.
If you decompose it, it's the bomb.
- He's right. - Nobody uses that word nowadays.
- Is that so? - The bomb...
I haven't heard that term for a long time.
- You don't watch television, right? - No. I don't have a television.
Now I understand.
You don't know the trend.
(He's raking the dead leaves.)
Let's do this.
(He gathers all the dead leaves.)
He's really a diligent man.
Who would think that he's a musician?
(He lights a lighter.)
(He makes fire in a corner.)
(Come on, flare up.)
I do this every spring.
Leaves start falling in autumn.
They pile up during the winter time.
If I don't rake them, new sprouts cannot shoot up.
That's why I rake and burn them.
I also use some of them to form manure.
It's a great ingredient for manure.
He somewhat looks like a next-generation agriculturalist.
I do look like one.
- Looking at myself... - It looks like "The Law of Jungle".
What is he doing?
I tried it. It feels good.
(Here we go.)
- Look at the smoke. - Are you boiling water?
- Because there's no hot water. - There's no hot water.
Goodness.
(He needs to boil water every day.)
The things I found inconvenient...
before I moved to this house...
became a duty I need and want to do.
It's been several years since I lived this way.
Sometimes, when I go to my parents' house or a mansion...
with advanced technology,
where there's hot water as you...
- run the hot tap, - We've had hot water for sometime.
it is surely convenient,
but I feel that I've missed an important task to do.
so I feel I want to go home quickly...
and start moving.
There's no standard for deciding what is convenient or not.
People adjust themselves...
according to which environment they dwell in.
- It becomes a habit. - You will get used to it.
I get up in the morning
While listening to the birds singing
I make a fire in my backyard
To boil water
I love it here
You look like a foreigner who has just learned to speak Korean.
You're like Blanca. "You're mean, Boss."
(It's been two hours since he got up. He now has hot water to shower.)
(Rushing)
- You boiled water to shower, right? - Yes.
It's nice and warm.
(He adds a bit of cold water to make it warm.)
(He boils water every morning.)
It feels so good.
Does your girlfriend come to visit you?
She does but since there's no hot water,
she finds it uncomfortable,
so I boil the water for her.
To wash?
She can bring hot water in a bottle.
(Bring your own water.)
That's nice and warm.
(So clean)
That must be uncomfortable in winter.
- It must be cold. - To boil water and use it...
I have to watch how much water I have left after taking a shower.
Smiling brings you good luck.
(Feeling clean)
(Rummaging)
- They should come at this sound. - What's that?
I have cats in the yard.
Hey, kitties.
It's time to eat.
Where are you?
(He feeds the cats before eating by himself.)
Why are you so high and mighty?
Do I have to follow you around with this food?
(Coming in time for food)
Eat up.
There you go.
You must've known the cats for about five years.
Yes, I've fed them for five years.
Everyone has to eat to live
(He prepares breakfast.)
I'm thankful for everything
Having water to pour out like this
I'm thankful for it
- That's a good song. - I'm thankful
- It is, isn't it? - I've heard this tune.
- I'm so excited - I'm so excited
You're right.
It sounds similar, doesn't it?
(He's accused of copying songs.)
(Old rice cooker)
I'm thankful I can eat
(I'm thankful as well.)
Look how much they've grown.
(He picks vegetables from his yard for every meal.)
You pick the vegetables?
(Today's menu)
It's nice that you have vegetables to pick and eat.
(He's picking huge butterburs.)
They grew so quickly.
I try to cook organic food.
Most of the ingredients come from my garden...
or my yard, especially in the spring.
I have shepherd's purse, chives, day lilies, butterburs.
I pick them and mix them with rice...
- or cook a stew with it. - That's bibimbap.
- That's right. - I enjoy eating it.
(He cleans the fresh vegetables.)
Oh, the root.
I'll dry the roots and boil tea with it.
There's nothing to throw out
I feel like I'm watching "I Live in the Nature".
You're right.
(He's done getting the ingredients ready.)
Yes!
(He starts cooking with the music.)
- You're having so much fun. - Yes.
(With just a single song,)
(his place turns into Jamaica.)
I'm feeling good, yes!
This is cooking time!
(Is he really in Seoul?)
Baby!
(Did I do that?)
I'm always full of joyful energy.
But I can't always be like that in the city...
- because of the neighbours. - That's right.
I'm so jealous of you right now.
I want to sing and rap like you...
but I get complaints.
- You can jump if you like. - Yes, he can.
You don't have to worry about the noise.
(He finishes cooking his cheonggukjang with a reggae soul.)
- It's cheonggukjang. - It's...
Yes, it is.
I feel like you should belong to a tribe.
(An hour and a half after he started cooking rice)
(He picks up a gong.)
(He plays it in his kitchen.)
Why are you beating a gong?
Is that a ritual?
Do you think I'll get married this year?
(He suddenly seems like a shaman.)
(It's been three hours since he's been awake.)
(He wishes for a good meal.)
It's ready.
(How will it look?)
- Wow. - Look at that.
(He cooks just enough for himself.)
Take the rice, first.
(He's having his first meal three hours after getting up.)
Wow.
- What did he add? - Sesame oil.
- To the rice? - And pepper paste.
That looks so good.
He's adding the stew.
That must be healthy.
Yes.
Thank you for the food!
Thank you!
It's been a few hours since you woke up, right?
- Yes. - It's been three and a half hours.
I can't wait that long to eat.
I have to eat as soon as my eyes open.
I cook rice before I go to sleep.
- It's ready in the morning. - Right.
(He takes a huge spoonful of rice.)
(Yum)
I can't believe how good the food I cooked is.
(Happy)
Well...
I didn't do much.
You're very positive.
The ingredients are good.
(You just cooked for three hours. How is that not doing much?)
(He scrapes the bowl to get every little piece.)
(He cooked for 3 hours and finished the meal in 7 minutes.)
(Is he asleep?)
(He meditates at the table.)
Are you meditating?
I move around a lot. So I need to...
take a break in between.
- Is that you, taking a break? - Yes. I need to take a break.
You're living a very different life from the rest of us.
It's not only interesting,
but also makes me envy your life.
You look very free.
You don't seem like someone from the same era as us.
You seem like a time traveller.
The friends that visit my place for the first time...
react in two different ways.
They are either jealous...
or wonder how I live at such a place.
Which have you seen more of?
Are more of them jealous or worried?
More of them are jealous.
But they never stay for more than two days.
Do you think you could live at his place?
- Well... - Be honest.
If you tell me to live without changing anything,
- I don't think I can. - I agree.
The most important thing for me as someone living alone...
is food delivery.
Can you get food delivered?
You can use your smart phone.
Yes, you can, but...
you have to wait at the bottom of the stairs.
- I can't deal with it. - She'd rather starve.
- How could you not have gas? - Exactly.
Don't you have hot water or a heating system?
No, I don't.
Thanks to that, I think I've become healthier.
How is that possible?
Did it give you a stronger immune system?
Yes. I move around more when it's cold.
I yell...
and play the drums.
You probably don't spend much on living costs, do you?
I go to cafes with my girlfriend.
So, that's where I spend most of my money.
- So, you do go to cafes. - Your place looks like a cafe.
I go to movies, too.
- Do you go to multiplex cinemas? - Yes.
Do you also watch 4D movies?
He's very considerate to his girlfriend.
Thank you, Mister.
- Mister? - Did you call him Mister?
I guess there's nothing wrong with that.
Why are you calling him Mister?
I haven't heard it for a long time and it sounds nice.
- I like it. - Just call him Mr Kim.
Thank you, Mr Kim.
- Aren't you curious to see more? - Yes, I am.
(He seems busy doing something.)
I see 1 little, 2 little, 3 little, 4 little, 5 little Indians.
There he goes again.
It's funny.
- That's a very old joke. - Where are you going?
- I'm going to hike. - I see.
I go to draw water.
It's nice to see steel doors.
- I haven't seen them for a while. - I like it.
(He slams the door.)
(He goes off after pulling on his door twice.)
(He's in hurry.)
(He clears the 76 stairs in a flash.)
(Happy)
(He passes the parking lot joyfully.)
Hey, Kim Ban Jang!
- Who is that? - Who was that?
He's the son of the restaurant owner.
- You know everyone. - The son?
Are you selling this?
Yes, this is a puzzle.
This one looks nice.
That's Yu Seung Ok's guide for people going on a diet.
Look at her.
- You know who she is, right? - No.
Don't you know her?
(He just knows her as the nice-looking person.)
Do you know who we are?
Of course, you did a commercial for Chinese classes.
That's...
(I'm on nine different shows.)
(He only knows Hyun Moo as the Chinese master.)
You know me for that?
What about me?
You're an actress.
What's her name?
Han Go Eun?
- That wasn't too far. - He knows her last name.
He got my last name right.
What's her name?
- Goo... - He doesn't know.
- Goo? - I knew her name.
- You really don't watch TV. - And my name is not Goo.
Lee...
Lee Gook Ju.
That's right.
- What about me? - Do you know him?
He's Jun Moo Hyun.
- Jun Moo Hyun. - You're Jun Moo Hyun.
Gosh. He isn't Jun Moo Hyun.
He's Jun Hyun Moo.
- I was joking. - You should work harder.
He thought he was doing many shows but it isn't enough.
Do I need to work harder?
- Work harder. - I was thinking of working less.
I guess I should do more.
(He's the last viewer of the era.)
- It's Bukhansan. - It's very nice there.
Yes, it is.
- It's the best in Seoul. - He's wearing slippers.
This is nice.
I love it.
(His feet are light as he starts hiking.)
I see a lot of green.
(He takes his shoes off.)
Are you taking your shoes off?
Why are you taking them off?
I like hiking barefoot.
Doesn't it hurt?
I have done it for 3 to 4 years.
- You got used to it, right? - Yes.
I think you should be careful.
I think it's safer in the mountains.
I tried walking barefoot on the streets.
It's better in the mountains.
(He walks through dirt, trees and rocks barefoot.)
(He dances within nature.)
(The barefoot fairy of Bukhansan)
If you think about it,
people don't get a chance to walk barefoot.
Our feet are trapped in shoes.
One day, I was hiking...
and wondered if I would have to wear my heavy shoes.
So, I took them off.
The feeling of my feet touching the ground was painful and refreshing.
I liked the feeling.
The hiking trail changes every season.
I'm not just hiking,
but I feel like I'm having a conversation with the trail.
(The barefoot fairy breathes in the mountain's air.)
(Hopping)
(Let's go.)
You look like a tribal warrior.
I think he'll have to stop and do this.
He would do this.
(He looks like the head of a tribe.)
(Shouting)
Go home with an animal on your back.
There's a movie about Bushman.
You look like him.
The Bushman is drinking from the water spring.
(He drinks the cool water.)
This is great.
(The Bukhansan fairy drinks dew.)
(He puts his backpack down.)
I have 1 little, 2 little, 3 little, 4 little Indians.
Look at that.
- Six? - I think...
- He took six bottles. - the way he counts will be popular.
(Sitting modestly)
(Turning off the tap)
(He tries not to waste a drop.)
(He starts stretching.)
- You're very flexible. - My goodness.
The mountain looks like your backyard.
Wow, you're flexible.
(He endlessly reaches out to nature.)
(He tries to commune with nature.)
(I live in the nature.)
(He's a regular here.)
It looks like you have everything.
My youth has abandoned me
I have no choice but to let it go
(He sings a traditional tune.)
(He hums folk songs whenever he can.)
Is reggae similar to Korean folk songs?
- Yes, it's very similar. - Really?
It's similar to folk songs.
The vibrato...
and the dances are similar as well.
I don't think anyone dances like this.
It goes like this.
I saw you doing this.
You were shaking your fists.
(The Bushman dance is also reggae in style.)
(Kong-kong-kong-kong)
(Kuka-kuka-kong-kong-kong)
You really sound like a tribesman.
(He is excited after soaking in the spring energy.)
(This is my playground.)
(Since this area is crowded,)
(he comes back to modern times.)
(He high-fives the flowers...)
(and enjoys the spring day.)
(Should I put this in my hair?)
(You look prettier with the flower in your hair.)
- He even put a flower in his hair. - Right.
I imagine people saying this as they pass by.
"I feel bad for that young man."
He talks to himself.
And he even put a flower in his hair.
They'd say, "He looks fine but he must have lost it."
Look how big this is already.
(He greets the plants excitedly.)
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
I'll take a look at the seedlings.
(Tomato, sponge gourd, bell pepper)
- Is that for your garden? - Yes.
- You choose carefully. - You're so busy.
- Can I have these? - He's busy.
Oh, right.
I need something to cover up the hole in my window screen.
I have things coming in my house.
Can I have one of these as well?
- What is it? - I know.
- What is that? - I used that, too.
It helps cover up holes in window screens.
(He's carrying his new friends.)
He has to carry that up the stairs.
(Happy)
I'd probably throw up...
after 20 stairs.
He's getting an exercise...
by going up and down those stairs.
(It's not heavy for him.)
That smells nice.
(Seedlings, make yourself at home.)
How nice!
(Satisfied)
- That looks so pretty. - He has a garden.
(He brings out a farming tool.)
You have everything.
No wonder you don't have the time to watch TV.
It's awkward to see him answering his phone.
Hello.
Oh, hello.
It'll be hard to come up the stairs.
I'll go down to get it.
- I got a delivery. - I see.
He can't get overweight by living there.
He just came up but he has to go down again.
He can't ask the delivery man...
to come up all those stairs.
Did you order something on the Internet?
Yes. I have a computer at home.
- You do? - You have a computer?
You seem to enjoy using modern technology.
Of course.
Thank you.
- Bye. - Bye.
(He loves online shopping.)
- My goodness. - It's heavy.
Gosh.
(Panting)
(He gets short of breath.)
(He did a workout just for the delivery man.)
It's here.
The stuff I ordered is here.
(What did he buy?)
(Folding outdoor chair)
- Wow. - Wow.
Is it a chair?
(Humming)
This is nice.
This is for men. This is for women.
You bought two chairs so you can sit with your girlfriend.
Should I hang my blanket...
or plant my seedlings?
I have so much to do.
I'll start with my blanket.
(He folds his blanket with his pillow in between.)
There.
(Where is he headed with his blanket?)
(Running)
(The roof?)
- What are you doing? - My goodness.
- Are you spreading it on your roof? - Yes.
(Hello)
(He walks around his roof.)
It's nice to sleep under sun-dried covers.
I'm sure it is.
(He does this whenever the sun is bright.)
There is a flat right behind him.
But it feels like he lives in the suburbs.
- The flat is right next door. - My goodness.
(He looks like he's going to fly away.)
I'm worried you'll fall off the roof...
or fly away like a flying squirrel.
You're acting silly.
(The sun acts as a steriliser at Kim Ban Jang's home.)
(He fixes the blanket with rocks.)
(Please get dry.)
(Kim Ban Jang's simple and carefree life)
(He is climbing off the roof.)
Let's have lunch.
(Leftover sweet pumpkin bread)
(Rummaging)
(He pulls out two packs of crackers and he's done.)
Is that lunch?
That's unbelievable.
(He goes out with his instrument.)
(He climbs back onto the roof.)
I eat on my roof.
- He's back on his roof. - My goodness.
That's nice.
- It has a nice view. - It's so pretty.
(He enjoys a cup of juice on his roof.)
Pumpkin bread...
He's eating his lunch on his roof.
(Kim Ban Jang loves his roof.)
It's delicious.
This is my own cafe.
I can sit in the sun.
It feels great to have a cup of coffee up there.
I see pine trees and there is a breeze.
I feel calm as I take in what nature offers.
I get to feel that when I'm on my roof.
It calms me down.
I often find musical inspiration there.
I spend a lot of time on the roof.
(Playing a musical instrument)
(This is a khene, Kim Ban Jang's favourite musical instrument.)
(The fairy is communicating with nature.)
(Please give me a response.)
(I am right here, fairy.)
(It's time for the fairy's nap.)
- He's taking a nap. I'm jealous. - I want to live like that, too.
- How much weight can it support? - You can go up on the roof.
- Really? - Yes.
I don't think you know how much I weigh.
(After a pleasant nap,)
(Kim Ban Jang starts working again.)
That's red paint.
(He will repaint the stairs.)
Will you paint the stairs?
Those are the stairs to my house.
- Does anyone else use them? - No.
(First, paint the large areas with a roller.)
(Concentrating)
(Finish up with a brush meticulously.)
(Paint the stairs in the order of red, yellow and green...)
(and you have reggae style stairs.)
(Shall I paint the gate, too?)
(He paints the gate white.)
- He's painting the gate, too. - He has a lot of fun...
- when he is home. - Exactly.
(He continues painting the gate until sunset.)
(He celebrates the new stairs by skipping on them.)
- The stairs are so pretty. - He did a good job.
Many people will probably visit your house after they watch this.
If they do, I'll play them a song.
(Kim Ban Jang prepares for something else.)
Are you having a party?
- Yes, I invited my neighbours over. - I see.
- Your neighbours? - Yes.
We are here.
- Hello. - Hello.
Welcome.
- We brought you some fruit. - Thank you.
- You brought delicious fruit. - Will you cook something good?
He seems very close to his neighbours.
- Exactly. - It's a rare thing these days.
They live next door. The children are adorable.
- They like you so much. - Right.
- Let's cook three pieces for now. - Wow.
It looks fun.
(His yard is as good as a camping site.)
(Please cook quickly.)
You used to talk about her a lot.
- Because I used to live there. - Right.
You could even see my laundry.
- I hear that they will move out. - Yes, on April 30th.
- Why are they moving out? - I have no idea.
- That house is cold. - That's right.
- That's real charcoal. - Look at the fire.
(The meat is cooked well.)
- Add a small piece of kimchi. - Okay.
- Thank you for the meal. - Enjoy.
- We searched a place for a picnic. - Exactly.
We could have had a party at his house.
We don't need to go far to enjoy a barbeque.
- We can just come over here. - Exactly.
- Enjoy your meal, Kim Ban Jang. - I will.
When you called me to ask for help to move your fridge...
They came over to help me move my fridge.
It's not a big deal.
When he called me, we all came here to help.
I finished the work quickly, thanks to your help.
I have such good neighbours who can help me.
I am grateful for having a good neighbour like you, too.
- If there is anything... - We hit it off well.
Call me if there's anything I can help you with.
- I hope there's something I can do. - You know...
I have a worry these days.
My son spends too much time...
playing games even though he's in high school.
- I see. - He's always playing games.
Could you call him once in a while...
and invite him over to your house to talk about it?
- He must like video games so much. - I think he'll listen to you.
- He's the neighbourhood leader. - Like a village chief?
I didn't know what it was like when I lived in a studio flat.
Since I moved to this house, I got along well with my neighbours.
When I have a hard time,
and when things don't go well,
talking with my neighbours who have their experiences...
helps me a lot.
Even though loneliness is an ongoing feeling,
I get the feeling that I am not living alone in this town...
through my neighbours.
- Welcome, welcome - It looks like so much fun.
- Welcome to our music - Mum, can I play with this?
Children are playing the drums
Let's play the drums together tonight
- We'll come over again. - See you later.
- See you next month. - Bye.
- See you next month. - Take care, Kim Ban Jang.
We'll meet up again soon. Goodbye.
- See you later. - Bye.
(Kim Ban Jang watches them walk down the stairs.)
(The house is suddenly so quiet.)
(He cleans up by himself.)
It's so cold. It's Spring now.
The water here is freezing cold.
(He finishes off the dishes.)
(Kim Ban Jang plays drums in his house.)
(He practises the drums before going to bed.)
It has been a very busy day
The good days are yet to come
But I feel fulfilled every day
(He sings about the day as if he's writing a diary.)
I live alone, but I was with many people today
My motto as a single man who lives alone is...
to be with others while living alone.
Because I have good neighbours,
I feel that I'm not alone.
In my yard, I can see the trees...
and in the mornings, I hear birds singing.
They chirp.
When I go out into the yard,
the three cats are waiting for me to give them food.
Those things make me feel that I am not alone...
and I feel very happy.
It has been a pleasant day.
(Kim Ban Jang lives alone, but he is not alone.)
It's amazing.
- He has the most unique life style. - That's right.
- What do you think? - Exactly.
We saw many celebrities living a luxurious life.
- We were envious. - To be honest,
I thought it was very cool...
but I wasn't envious of them.
However today, for the first time,
I was envious. I want to have a life like his.
I have always wanted a house with a garden and live with nature...
but it's not easy to do.
- I thought it was very cool. - I see.
I was envious of him while I was watching the video clip.
Ban Jang, if you invite us over to your house some time,
- we will bring meat. - That would be great.
- Don't prepare anything. - Can we have a get-together there?
- Sure. Please come. - I mean it.
Let's have a reggae party.
- We can all dance. - I want to lie on the roof.
I will bring a reggae master.
- Who is that? - Kim Heung Kook.
He knows how to party.
- I feel good. - That would be great.
I feel good. I feel good.
- I will bring him. - Okay.
- He likes reggae music. - Please come with him.
You look like Heung Kook.
- I feel good. - Thank you.
- We'll root for you, Ban Jang. - Thank you.
Thank you.
(I Live Alone)
(Dong Wan attends Jeonju International Film Festival.)
(Everyone's eyes are fixed on the red carpet...)
(and glamorous stars show up on the red carpet.)
(Film industry workers from all over the world...)
(and South Korea's favourite actors have gathered together...)
(at the opening ceremony of Jeonju International Film Festival.)
Mr Kim Dong Wan and Ms Ha Da Young...
from "If You Were Me" are entering together.
(Dong Wan was invited as the lead actor of "If You Were Me".)
(He walks confidently.)
(Fireworks sparkle like Dong Wan.)
(The opening ceremony ended successfully.)
(Next morning at Dong Wan's hotel room)
What a nice view.
I can see the village at a glance.
I came here only for work. I haven't had fun here before.
I came to Jeonju many times...
but I didn't even get to have a tour of Hanok Village...
and enjoy Jeonju's famous food.
I've always been envious of the audience members.
They can watch the movies all day long.
This time, I will spend some time here after work...
as an onlooker to enjoy the film festival and Jeonju.
Nambu Night Market, the great place to visit.
Pungnammun Gate and Dokkaebi Market.
Dulraegil.
Hanok Village and Pungnammun Gate.
I'll take this. I shouldn't miss anything...
as I have only one day.
I need to find something really tasty.
Here are famous dishes at Nambu Traditional Market.
Red bean noodles?
Muljjajangmyeon.
This restaurant seems to have a long history.
Okay. I have decided to go for muljjajangmyeon.
I should go on a movie tour.
I have to watch "Despite the Night".
I'd like to watch all of these.
I have to watch "Documentary of NMB48".
The movie features the daily lives of the idol girl group, NMB48.
(Oh, I must watch this.)
"Their hectic days and feelings of uncertainty."
I'm so curious.
Of course girls will feel that way. Guys feel the same.
Okay.
Here we go.
(It's time to go and enjoy Jeonju.)
(I'm so excited.)
Wow.
The weather is amazing.
(The weather is perfect and he's feeling great.)
(Spring has come to Jeonju, the city of movies.)
(In the peaceful atmosphere,)
(people enjoy nature...)
(and experience history.)
(Jeonju Hanok Village)
This is Jeonju Hanok Village.
(Course number one, enjoy the scenic streets of Hanok Village.)
The view is so amazing.
I feel happy.
(Dong Wan photographs the people on the streets of Jeonju.)
Everybody please look here. In 1, 2 and 3.
- Thank you. You're all very pretty. - Can you take a picture of us?
I'll take a picture for you.
- Why don't you stand over there? - Over here? thank you.
(People born after year 2000 don't know him.)
In 1, 2 and 3.
- Okay. - Thank you.
(They are so polite.)
Bye.
It's hanbok.
(People wearing hanbok catch his eyes.)
(Wearing hanbok in Hanok Village is really popular.)
(Should I give it a try, too?)
(He enters a hanbok rental store.)
- Welcome. - Hello.
(He shyly says hello.)
It's so nice to see you.
- Hello. - Hi.
- Are you going to wear hanbok? - Yes, I'd like to rent hanbok.
Really?
Yangban used to wear these and these are for special events.
- These are royal hanboks. - Yes.
I'm afraid I'll look silly...
- wearing royal attire by myself. - No, you'll look great.
I like this one.
- I highly recommend it. - This one?
Yes, try it.
Is this yangban hanbok?
My ancestors were yangban.
We're yangban Kims.
- Yangban Kim family? - Yes.
I saw many high school students walking around in hanbok.
- They were so cute. - Yes.
Many couples wear hanbok together, too.
That's so nice.
Many couples wear hanbok together.
- I should try it with a girlfriend. - Yes, bring her here.
I'm going to make a girlfriend here.
- Really? - Yes.
- Try a gat, too. - A gat?
(I'll wear the Royal hat, instead.)
Is this the Crown Prince's hat?
Is this okay?
(He wears the King's hat.)
I shall go now.
- Have a nice trip. - Have a nice trip.
(Dong Wan acts like the King and they treat him like one.)
(King Dong Wan heads off into the streets.)
This is embarrassing.
(Why is he wearing that? Is he Kim Dong Wan?)
All the kids are following me.
(People are following the good King Dong Wan.)
(I am the king,)
(so come with me.)
- Can I take a photo with you? - Okay.
Can I, too?
(People flood in to take a photo with the good King Dong Wan.)
(He stands still.)
- Thank you. - Have a nice day.
Thank you.
- Would you take a photo with us? - Sure.
Stand next to him.
(He looks and speaks more kindly for some reason.)
I'm like the guys who pose for photos in hanbok at Gwanghwamun.
- Bye. - Thank you.
Bye.
(Course number two, take a walk in Gyeonggijeon Hall.)
Look at all the children.
Hello.
(A kid politely bows to the King.)
Hello.
Are you an actor?
No, I am the King.
I mean it.
Bye, everyone.
(He looks confused.)
I am the King.
Bye.
(I guess he's not an actor. Let's go.)
(Embarrassed)
(Having left the children behind...
(he takes photos at a quiet spot.)
They are cute.
(Dong Wan is preoccupied with watching this couple.)
I'm taking photos of so many couples.
(#Jeonju #couples #jealous)
This is a special place where the...
portrait of Joseon's first King is kept.
I need to take off my sunglasses before I go in.
(He walks with ease.)
How can the weather be so good?
(The weather is clear.)
(King Dong Wan stands face to face with the portrait.)
(It's the portrait of Lee Seong Gye, the first King of Joseon dynasty.)
I've received energy from the King.
(He goes on to receive refreshing energy from the bamboo field.)
It's April so bamboo shoots will start to grow.
I work around strong lighting, with so many people...
but I feel more relaxed every time I visit Jeonju.
Also, I sleep so well when I'm here.
It was so nice.
Authentic Chinese cuisine.
I can feel the history of this place from the appearance.
Muljjajangmyeon.
(Dong Wan was looking forward to this the whole day.)
Hello.
- Welcome. - Hello.
How old is this place?
About 40 years old.
So this is your family business. Everything looks so old.
You tend to attach nostalgic value to things as you get older.
Some people would have been on their first date here,
and others would have come to fill empty stomachs.
I think of such things.
Since the furniture and plates are very old,
one can feel the memories, time...
and the efforts made by people. I'm deeply moved.
(Slurping)
I was going to eat only half because I am on a diet...
but I finished it. I wanted to eat only half.
(He forgot he's on a diet.)
It was a great meal.
(He's full but he feels guilty.)
I'd like to pay.
This must be the famous coffee shop.
(Course number four, visit an old-fashioned coffee shop.)
It opened in 1952, so the shop is older than my mother.
(This is the second place he visits to feel the traditional mood.)
- Hello. - Hello.
(In this old coffee shop,)
(people can sit alone and fall into nostalgia.)
How should I call for the staff?
Miss Kim? Madam? Ms Kim?
Excuse me.
I'll have the usual.
I'm sorry for being rude. I watched it in a movie.
(Stacking match in a coffee shop is always fun.)
When I'm immersed in building this matchstick tower,
my girlfriend should walk in.
(My girlfriend should walk in.)
Is this for me?
Thank you.
That was really quick.
(Let's try it.)
(A mouthful warms the lonely heart of this single bachelor.)
It tastes good.
(He carries on with the tower as his girlfriend is nowhere to be seen.)
This is boring.
What is this?
I'm in the picture.
I must take a photo to show it off.
I'm on the front cover.
(Dong Wan's picture is on the front cover of a local newspaper.)
I will show off to Jung Wan.
Are you watching, Jung Wan?
(Jung Wan is the only person Dong Wan can boast to.)
I should call him.
(Dong Wan sends the photo and calls him.)
Hello, Dong Wan.
It's been a while, Jung Wan.
Yes, how have you been?
Your voice sounds tired.
What do you mean? I'm very happy.
Your voice is trembling.
It's not.
Do you feel lonely? I can tell.
Not at all.
Aren't you alone right now?
What are you talking about? There are so many people around me.
(How did he know?)
I can see it like the back of my hand.
What are you doing now?
- Right now? - Yes.
I can't tell you.
- Why not? - I was...
I was building a tower with matchsticks in a coffee shop.
Build a tower with matchsticks?
(Why would you build a tower with matchsticks alone?)
Stop building the tower already.
Let me finish building this one.
- Okay. I'll catch you soon. - Okay.
- Bye, Dong Wan. - Bye.
(Jung Wan says bye in a happy voice.)
He sounds happy.
(Jung Wan seems happy.)
How can he be so happy?
(He feels hollow.)
(What's this for?)
It's time for me to go and watch movies.
It was a good break. Bye.
Jeonju International Film Festival.
(He walks and looks around the Movie Street.)
It looks nice.
This place looks great.
(The street is filled with film posters.)
Where are you going?
She hasn't been here before, so we're showing her around.
(Nosy Mr Kim says hello.)
- She's a film director from Israel. - Nice to meet you. Hi.
Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you. - Hi.
- You're from Israel? - Yes.
(Wow.)
Have a good interview.
(He feels awkward speaking in English.)
(Let's move on to the next schedule.)
(Course number six, watch a film at Jeonju International Film Festival.)
Here is your popcorn.
Thank you.
(He is at the theatre to watch the film he looked up in the morning.)
(With a fluttering heart, he enters the theatre.)
(Two hours later)
Which theatre is this one?
(He heads to another theatre.)
(He enjoys an R18 film at 5:30pm.)
- Where is theatre three? - It's here.
Thank you.
(Super excited)
(Dong Wan is enjoying films as an audience with ease.)
(The film is over.)
(Looking around)
(They're the filmmakers of the film Dong Wan just watched.)
- Hello. - Hello, how are you?
- Good, how are you? - Nice to see you.
Yes.
Your movie was really nice.
- Did you see it? - Sure.
(She's the attractive actress from "Fat Girl" and "Gossip Girl".)
(She was invited to the film festival as the lead actress...)
(of "Despite the Night".)
(It's French actress, Roxane Mesquida.)
How was the meet and greet?
It was good.
Do you want to get some drinks or food...
- Yes. - or go sightseeing?
- Yes. - There is a good...
- night market. - Very good.
I heard that this town is very famous for bibimbap.
- I hear it's the best in Korea. - That's right.
- I love Korean food. - It's very delicious.
- Okay, let's go. - Okay. Very good.
I only knew who Roxane Mesquida was.
Despite her cute looks, she was in a lot of strong and artistic films,
so I thought she was a unique actress.
When I heard she was coming to the festival, I wanted to meet her.
Then we met on the first day at the opening reception.
When I told her that I was going to the night market,
she said she wanted to go as well, so we went together.
She's interested in Korean culture and also loves our food.
She seems to be a curious person.
(Course number seven, visiting the night market in Hanok Village)
(It has a lot of street food and things to see.)
(Nambu Night Market is full of energy.)
(Dong Wan is having fun with Roxane.)
(How cute.)
- Let's go to the second floor. - Okay.
- There's one thing I can't have. - What can't you have?
I can't eat wheat. I'm allergic to wheat...
so I can't really eat dumplings.
(Dong Wan has yet to understand what wheat is.)
W-h-e-a-t.
(Searching)
- Oh wheat, really? - Yes.
Okay.
- We'll go here. - Here?
(Ladies go first.)
(Dong Wan is being a gentleman escorting Roxane.)
(I hope she likes the food here.)
- I'm so excited. - Yes.
I'm so hungry.
- What am I doing with my phone... - So you don't eat wheat?
No.
Excuse me, which menu doesn't have any flour in it?
Manila clams are in season...
- so if you like shellfish... - Manila clams?
(He looks up manila clams straightaway.)
How about clams?
- Clams are fine. - Okay.
We'd like the steamed clams.
This is deep fried bibimbap.
Are you supposed to eat it with your fingers?
Yes.
(Dong Wan demonstrates by eating with his hands.)
(How does Roxane like the deep fried bibimbap?)
(How is it?)
It's very good.
What is this?
Slush by...
persimmon?
The time spent with Roxane was...
a three-hour-long English lesson.
My brain was working at full capacity.
I enjoyed spending time with a beautiful actress,
but I realised once again that I can't be Eric Nam.
Everyone is so young, look.
There are many young people...
during...
- The festival? - Yes, the festival.
(After food, health fanatic Dong Wan takes Roxane to a healing centre.)
- Hello. - Hello.
- You'll check with my iris? - Yes.
Please take a seat.
- It's your turn. - I'm scared about the results.
Don't worry about that.
(Roxane has her doubts as she sits down for her test.)
Look at his nose.
(How healthy is Roxane, with those beautiful emerald eyes?)
Overall, her health is okay...
but her intestines are sagging.
(Oh dear.)
(Everyone is staring at one person.)
I can explain. Your...
(Dong Wan's dictionary is very busy today.)
Your colon is too loose.
That's what he said.
- Oh, intestines. - Yes, intestines.
- The wheat destroys my intestines. - I see.
My intestines are very weak...
and that's why I can't have wheat.
That's why you can't eat it.
Everything he said so far is right.
You were right.
This is really cool. You knew about my respiratory problem too.
- He's very right. - Yes.
I'm impressed.
- You're so right. Thank you. - She was impressed.
- Thank you. - Yes.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- He was so right. - Yes, I heard.
(Course number eight, visiting the scenic Jeondong Church at night.)
- It's beautiful. - Yes, it's really...
This church is a very famous place in Jeonju.
How about here?
- Should we take a picture? - Yes.
(They take a picture with the Jeondong Church as the backdrop.)
My turn, if you don't mind.
- We could do this, which is weird. - That's good, it's cool.
(A unique angle that may reflect French aesthetics)
- We have to... - Hug, American hug.
Thank you so much, I had so much fun.
Do you think you will...
come again next year?
I'd like to go to the Seoul Film Festival too.
(Excuse me?)
The Seoul Film Festival?
Oh no, the Busan Film Festival. What am I saying?
Will you go to Busan?
(It's another eventful day for Young Chul.)
(A swimming pool in Gangnam)
(One man glides through the water.)
(Front crawl followed by breaststrokes)
(He swims as well as a seal.)
(Young Chul stays fit by swimming.)
(After showing off his swimming skills, he steps out.)
This belly won't go away, even though I swim.
(Wobbling)
I think it's shaped weird too.
It looks weird.
(Young Chul is distracted by the shape of his belly.)
I should have it checked.
I have gained a few extra pounds around my waist...
and I've always had a slight potbelly,
but it's now protruding weirdly. It sticks out.
I had an accident about six months ago.
I had my seatbelt on,
but I was slammed to one side. I thought that my insides...
may have been affected.
I've been pushing it back and it's been a while,
so I wanted to go and see a doctor today.
I want to know the cause of this.
(A health check-up centre in Gangnam)
- Hello. - Hello.
(Young Chul finally decides to see a doctor.)
Nice to meet you. Hello.
- Please sit down. - Okay.
- It's your first time here, right? - Yes, it is.
- Can you fill this out? - Okay.
(He fills in his personal details.)
I'll show you to our examination room.
- Okay. - Come with me.
Okay, thank you.
(Knocking)
- Hello. - Hello.
- Please take a seat. - Yes, Ma'am.
What can I help you with?
- It's regarding my abdomen. - Okay.
My stomach protrudes sideways.
Some people notice it and ask me why it's like that.
Is it that noticeable?
I agree that it looks weird.
Does it hurt at all?
It's hard.
- It's hard? - Yes.
The part sticking inwards is hard?
If you press on it, there seems to be a lump...
- in a row... - Is that how it feels?
- Let me ask you a few things. - Okay.
Do you exercise regularly?
- I swim these days. - Okay.
I swim 3 to 4 times a week...
- for an hour. - An hour each time, okay.
- Any other sports? - Swimming and...
(Swimming and...)
That's it.
I should have more to tell you.
Do you drink or smoke?
- I don't smoke. - Okay.
As for drinking...
(Drinking...)
- To be honest, I love beer. - I see.
Do you drink beer often?
I drink about 3 to 4 pints to begin with.
Then we should do a check-up...
- focused on your abdomen. - Okay.
- We'll talk again with the results. - Okay.
- I'll go and get ready. - Okay. Bye.
Thank you.
(Male change room)
- Hello. - What is your name?
I'm Kim Young Chul.
- Please follow me. - Okay.
(I hope it's nothing serious.)
- Kim Young Chul. - Yes?
- Please come this way. - Okay.
We'll check your height and weight first.
Okay, stand up straight and look to your front.
(This machine checks every detail of the body.)
You're done.
(Physical age, 45 years)
I'm 43 years old.
That's the age of your body and it's a little...
- That's my body's age? - Yes.
It's a little older than you actually are.
I thought it was telling me that I was 45.
(Embarrassed)
Hold tight.
(Next up is a blood test.)
The needle is thick, so it will hurt.
(It's a huge needle.)
It will hurt.
That's frightening.
(I...)
(won't cry.)
This will sting.
(Young Chul is in pain.)
You can open your fist. It hurts, doesn't it?
Yes. This really hurts.
Breathe in slowly all the way,
then hold your breath there.
(Serious)
(Am I very sick?)
(The machine is buzzing.)
(This seems very serious.)
I started to get worried.
I live alone and I went to the hospital on my own as well.
(He went to the hospital alone.)
Also there was no one I could talk to.
I think it's times like these when people's minds start to wander.
What if something is really wrong with my stomach?
I started to have all kinds of thoughts.
(I should have brought someone.)
(Ouch.)
Should I make a call?
(What should I do? My heart is broken)
Hello.
- Are you at the restaurant? - No, I'm out.
- What is it? - I'm at a hospital.
Why?
My stomach is tilted to one side...
Okay.
so I came by for some tests.
I hope it's nothing serious.
Me too.
It won't be serious, right?
If it was a rupture in your intestines, you wouldn't be alive...
because it's too painful.
I don't think I have that...
because I think I'm gaining more weight recently.
Oh dear.
My appetite has grown.
Anyhow, your stomach is worrying me.
I know. I'm sure the results will be out today.
- I'll call you then. - Okay.
Bye.
(Beeping)
(He's alone again after the phone call is over.)
- Young Chul. - Yes.
Your results are out.
- Are they? - Please follow me.
Okay.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Have the results come out? - Yes.
Let me show you the images first.
You had an ultrasound screening,
and in your abdomen, one side looks whiter.
- Yes. - What that means is...
that you have fibre cells.
(Is that a terminal disease?)
These are cells that hardened together.
Is that bad?
Normal people should have fat in this area...
but your fat cells are going through necrosis.
This should be no complications for your daily life.
It's not a disease.
By taking a scan,
we took a better look at this area.
If you look here,
- this part is more protruded, - Yes.
and this is the area you were concerned about.
After our tests,
we found out that you are slightly overweight.
If you look over here,
there is quite a bit of body fat.
(He's too embarrassed to lift his head.)
If I knew it would be like this,
I wouldn't have gone to see a doctor.
Although it was embarrassing,
I was relieved. All I have to do is take better care of myself.
- You live alone, right? - Yes.
Your health is your responsibility.
It would be great if you could maintain a healthy body.
Thank you, doctor.
- Bye. - Bye.
(Good thing it's nothing serious.)
(Young Chul is back home after his hospital visit.)
(I'm so worn out.)
Goodness.
Wilson, I'm so hungry.
I had to take all those tests.
(He's tired from going to the doctor.)
And I also swam.
(Walking)
It's so messy because I haven't cleaned in a while.
(Main culprits of his stomach fat)
I can't eat things like this anymore.
(Young Chul decides to take care of his body after the tests.)
No more jelly.
I'll have one last one.
Goodbye, jelly.
(It goes into his mouth.)
(Yum)
That's it.
I can't eat these.
(Then what should I eat?)
(Instant noodles or canned food?)
I can't have noodles either.
(I can't have that.)
Then...
(He decides to have rice.)
I'll have rice.
I'll microwave the rice.
I'll first get some mountain garlic leaves...
and put them on the plate.
(Stir fried walnut and anchovy)
About this much.
That looks about enough.
(Fermented kimchi)
(The rice has been defrosted...)
(but it's a very small portion.)
I shouldn't be eating too much anyway.
I blame my abdomen.
(It's such a small portion.)
Like this...
(Rice with water)
This is my meal.
(It's a meal of regret and lament.)
(Modest)
(Laughing)
(Wilson, look at this.)
Look at my food.
I don't think I've ever eaten this little.
I didn't know there was so little rice.
(However, I must eat.)
Let's try it.
(He takes a garlic leaf.)
I'll wrap it.
(It goes straight into his mouth.)
(Delicious)
Let's try it with the anchovies.
(He's having fish.)
(Biting)
(Food tastes so delicious today.)
It's so good.
The rice...
(It's his third spoonful...)
(then fourth...)
(and fifth.)
(He's only had five spoonfuls.)
It's all gone.
I think it took me less than three minutes.
What should I do? It's all gone.
I think a lot has changed since I turned 40.
When I was in my 20s and...
in my 30s, I had a long face like a cucumber.
I was the skinny type.
I never knew I would have abdominal obesity.
Today, in terms of health...
I think I should pay more attention to it since I live alone.
I'll start with the abdomen exercises.
I should be doing sit-ups.
(He's exercising right after his meal.)
(One)
(Two)
My goodness.
I think I have indigestion.
I didn't even eat that much.
(He has indigestion from eating five spoonfuls.)
(He's sad.)
(Good luck to people in their 40s battling with stomach fat.)