[Episode 17]
Ha Jung Tae. You said you built this place to kill people, right?
Say that once more.
Did you know you'd die in here, too?
Idiot... all you have to do is go to jail for a few years...
Why are you making things bigger than necessary?
You're the one who made things bigger, not me.
You're strong.
Isn't that why you picked me?
The reason I picked you is because I know you can't kill a human being.
You couldn't kill Secretary Hwang either and brought him to me.
That's why I chose you.
No matter what I do to you, I don't die.
You can never kill me, Doggoo.
Shut up, you a**hole!
You're too affectionate.
Smile once more!
You stupid idiot!
Noodle Master...
Noodle Master
What happened?
I'll see you there.
The customer is not answering the phone. After the beep...
Da Hae.
What's wrong with your face? Did you get into a fight?
I'm okay. Did you hear from Doggoo by any chance?
I mean, could you get in touch with Doggoo?
What exactly is going on...
I have to tell him something urgently. Please.
Okay.
The phone is turned off. You'll be connected to the voicemail.
The call is not going through.
Alright.
Tae Ha, something's going on, right? Tell me.
I'll tell you later.
Uncle Doggoo
Uncle Doggoo?
Puppy, why did you call me?
Did you miss me already?
Are you in trouble again? Why does Tae Ha's face look like that?
Is Tae Ha next to you?
What's going on? Tell me.
Put him on the phone.
Where is the Noodle Master?
Why are you asking me that? Aren't you the Noodle Master's errand boy?
I asked you where he was.
Look at this guy, he's become Noodle Master's minion already.
Are you being rude because I hit you a few times?
I'm disappointed, really.
Tae Ha, the Noodle Master is finished. Stop being loyal to him
come out of there. That's not your place.
I apologize for sending you there. It was my fault.
What did you do?
Perhaps...
What do mean what did I do? It's only right to put trash in trash can.
I squashed him and put him in a junkyard. Go get him if you want.
Don't worry. It's nothing.
Tae Ha!
Nothing wrong was found during the taste test. It's probably from a trauma.
It's same as dementia causing loss of taste.
By chance, have you been under tremendous stress recently?
Have you ever burned a dragonfly?
When you burn one, there's a sound.
No, not particularly.
How is your side? Does it still feel as though you have a knife stuck there?
Yes, every so often.
Doctor, is it possible to cure loss of taste?
I can't give you a definite answer.
For now, let's treat it alongside psychological treatment. I think that's the best option for now.
I don't have time. Before things get worse, I must become the noodle master.
I'm almost there. I can't fail at this point.
Excuse me!
Are you okay?
If he took my thumbprint, he should've cleaned off the vermilion ink.
Are you really okay?
I'm okay.
Doggoo didn't come by to kill me.
He needed my key and my thumbprint.
Yes, Doctor.
If you say "Mi Maeng," are you referring to loss of taste?
Yes, Myeong is very anxious about it.
I was worried, too. So, I decided to tell you as his guardian. Please pay special attention to him.
Ah, yes. I understand.
That's a good idea. Let's pick a good time.
I'll get going then.
Chit chat... what are you talking about that's so interesting?
He'll become the new noodle master soon. Wouldn't he have lots of things to discuss?
Soon?
When will you begin taking over Goong Rak Foundation?
Well, should I start day after tomorrow?
Why are you dragging your feet? Why not just jump into it?
The Noodle Master is at his wit's end right now. I don't want to pick a fight.
What Noodle Master? He should be grateful he's an adviser.
Let's stop talking about such a dull topic. Shall we discuss how we'll manage Goong Rak Won and Goong Rak Foundation?
I will offer my professional advice to Goong Rak Won and
you can help out with the Foundation since you're good in accounting.
You still haven't thrown away your regrets.
Listen carefully. You work hard on globalization of traditional noodles or whatever, Madam.
Why are you continuing to put your dibs on Goong Rak Won?
Girl, you speak so nicely...
Goong Rak Won is being managed so poorly. That's why I'm saying this!
Whether I drink it or fry up and eat Goong Rak Won, stop worrying about it.
If you continue to behave this way, I'll make you pay for the noodles you eat at Goong Rak Won, Madam Seol.
You!
Does it mean Kim Gil Do is a murder? Does it?
Anyone who stays close to your father becomes miserable.
Your father killed my parents.
It's probably from a trauma.
It's same as dementia causing loss of taste.
By chance, have you been under tremendous stress recently?
Da Hae.
I came because I have something to say to you. It's my day off as well.
Have a seat.
What you said about the Noodle Master killing your parents... I can't stop thinking about it.
Since the Noodle Master has been fired, is your revenge over? Or...
It's not over.
I'll take away everything your father has.
I'll get back my father's life that your father stole from him.
The palace pheasant buckwheat noodles. My father perfected it, but Noodle Master stole it.
I'll reveal everything the Noodle Master did and rectify everything.
I have to do all these things for my revenge to be over.
I can't believe it. He even stole the palace pheasant buckwheat noodles...
I'll show you. No, I'll prove it to you.
Taste it. It should taste slightly different.
That's right.
Can you imagine the scent?
Of course not. An ingredient without taste nor scent went into it.
By chance... water shield...
You're right. It's water shield.
Water shield is my father's secret recipe.
A secret recipe that augments slight savory taste.
Why are you revealing this to me?
So that I can prove that the palace pheasant buckwheat noodles is my father's.
It's true... your father did indeed make it.
I enjoyed it.
He had the power of attorney and your seal certificate. We couldn't help but give it to him.
Doggoo...
Does the prosecutor's car fly? You're so quick.
Where is the secret document?
You can't defer prosecution either.
Drop the case. And all the files related to me...
Give me proof that you destroyed everything, then I'll make a deal.
You have to stop by the Prosecutors' Office if I'm to drop your case.
And related file. Whether you shred it or burn it, do whatever you want.
Here.
K120-17, National Defense Industry Corruption
Satisfied?
Are you completely getting out of this?
My feet are in it. Shouldn't I see the end to it?
Ah... Prosecutor...
I've been watching you a bit and looks like you're speeding quite a bit. Adjust your speed.
The world is a big place and there are lots of crazy bastards out there.
The craziest of them all is Ha Jung Tae.
Worry about yourself. I can decipher my own future myself.
Ha Jung Tae... will you destroy him?
I'll destroy him for sure.
Make a deal with me once more.
There's a secretary named Park Tae Ha who works under Ha Jung Tae.
That guy doesn't know anything. Even if he gets caught by you later...
please turn a blind eye.
That Secretary Park... How do you know him?
He's my friend's son.
That friend... Isn't it Park Moo Taek?
Prosecutor, how do you know Moo Taek?
Park Moo Taek killed my parents.
What? Do I look strange?
No.
People usually go crazy mad at times like this.
But things already happened.
I only focus on one thing at times like this.
How can I take revenge? Pay them back in droves.
I lost something I shouldn't have lost.
I have to get it back again. Whatever it takes, I must.
The world is so cunning.
How could it be connected like that?
I want to ask you something. Was it true that Park Moo Taek was Noodle Master's minion?
Yes, that's correct. I should've stopped him then.
I should've stopped him from going to him.
Tell me everything you know. Without leaving anything out.
The order was given to me first.
I told him I couldn't do it. I don't kill people.
So, the Noodle Master gave Moo Taek some drugs and
handed him a knife, then sent him to Professor Chae Il Hwan.
Moo Taek... that kind man took drugs and went crazy.
That's how that awful incident happened.
If I didn't call him, he would've killed you, too, Prosecutor.
W... wait... what are you saying?
Noodle Master said he's the one who called.
He even remembered my father's phone number.
Noodle Master, that punk... he studied the case record to fool you, Prosecutor.
As for Professor Chae's phone number... I remember it, too.
017-2387-3937.
Prosecutor... I must owe you, too, Prosecutor.
If you need me, save my number on your phone key 1 and just press it.
I'll run to wherever you need me to.
Gather everyone. I have something to say.
Prosecutor.
The coffee tastes good.
Detective Kim, you know the guest from earlier this morning?
Ah, yes, Prosecutor.
Have him standby.
He'll meet the Noodle Master and I'll start the interrogation.
Yes, I understand.
You come here quite often. You must mistake the Prosecutors' Office as a neighborhood cafe.
Don't scold me too much. I thought deeply about it before I came here.
Why did you... lose Doggoo?
You're not my superior officer, Noodle Master.
I don't need to report every little detail to you.
I'll ask you again. Why did you let Doggoo go?
It looks like you dropped the case. There must've been a deal. Am I wrong?
Are you saying I purposely released him to avoid him?
You have quite an imagination.
This is why you need insurance.
If I reveal you receiving bribery, you'll be fired as a prosecutor that day.
You're nothing once the Prosecutors' Office, your shield, disappears.
Just an ordinary citizen.
Pick one of us between me and Senator So.
When you walk on the rope awkwardly, you'll be the one falling off and dying, Prosecutor.
I'm not walking on the rope, so I won't be falling down.
You won't be safe if you reveal my receiving bribery.
Also... I've given up my prosecutor position a long time ago.
I have nothing to lose.
You have too much to lose, Noodle Master. You'll never win over me.
For some reason, the end to our relationship doesn't look too good.
You and I are running toward each other.
There's no way we'll end well.
Can I give you a piece of advice?
That top secret document. What will happen if Senator So found out you have that?
Be wise in your judgment.
I'm not the only one who's aiming a knife at you.
I'll give you a well wishing remarks as well.
There's only one person's heart my knife will stab.
Just a moment.
- Are you ready? - Yes, Prosecutor.
Why don't we change our room for a moment?
How many times must I tell you?
I've never met him before.
Congressman Choi put his aide in jail in his place and is trying to cut off his own tail.
It's as clear as daylight. Why are you ignoring it?
Aide Park, you met him six times. Among those times, you handed him money three times, right?
That's correct.
Are you going to corner me only with his testimony without evidence?
If I had evidence, I would've arrested you already.
That's why I'm cross examining.
We'll continue to summon you in the future. So, please standby.
Traveling overseas? Don't even think about it.
Noodle Master, your ankle is caught in a trap.
Why don't you try to escape?
Prosecutor Ahn, meet me.
A door attacks Congressman Choi...
What attacked you, Noodle Master?
Stairs? Desk?
There.
Why did you call me if you were going to act this way?
I shoved so much money into your trap.
How can you switch sides to Senator So?
Congressman Choi... he took bribes and tried to ignore me.
You saw clearly what happened to him.
Why did you release Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong's suspension?
Why is she still running rampant?
Look, President.
Noodle house owner. You really don't know how to decipher poop from pee.
Because you're the DA's college classmate, I treated you with respect. Does a prosecutor look like a sucker to you now?
Must you get slapped with noodles...
to figure out what the reality looks like?
Don't act so important throwing a few bucks my way...
Be quiet and stay put when the mood isn't so good...
If you took my bribe, say I got it...
and say thanks.
You ate it up until your stomach is about to explode...
and are throwing your weight around on top of that. That's why this awful things is happening.
This is what you said to Congressman Choi, Prosecutor Ahn.
How can I mess with a head prosecutor?
I can't even tough your finger. I'd be too scared.
But you're a corrupt prosecutor who took bribery.
Not to mention for the last ten years...
You took it in as if it was your paycheck.
I don't know about others, but if I die, you'll die with me.
Now, have you figured out the reality?
I understand. Please let this go...
Set up a meeting with Senator So.
Me, you, and Senator So. No one can escape it until there's an end to it.
Understand?
Congressman Choi and Doggoo... I'm sure they made a deal with Prosecutor Chae.
But there's something I don't understand.
Prosecutor Chae took the top secret document from me.
Why is she pulling a knife on me? Why exactly?
I'm sorry. I should've protected you.
I'll meet Senator So and test him to see if he's got the top secret document.
If he doesn't have it, the monster inside me...
The first one to see him will be Prosecutor Chae.
It's not over.
I'll take away everything your father has.
I'll get back my father's life that your father stole from him.
What are you doing not sleeping?
How can I sleep after seeing your face like that?
Why do you go around looking like that? You make me worry.
Then... are you up because of me?
I can't forget what Uncle Doggoo said.
That I'll become miserable if I stay with the Noodle Master.
After hearing that...
I realized there wasn't one exception.
If you must stay by his side...
I hope you're that exception.
Go ahead and serve.
Is there a problem...
No, nothing.
Was there any problems while cooking?
Do you know that you already asked me that four times today alone?
I'm trying to be sure.
There. Go ahead and serve.
Prime Noodle Chef.
It's yukhoe that will be served to a customer today.
It's fresh. Great texture.
Serve exactly the way it is.
How was it?
As you told me to, I put a ton of salt in the meat.
He couldn't taste it at all.
Really?
Should I try again?
No, that's enough.
This is a secret between you and me.
Especially, Madam Go... she can't find out about this.
Madam Go and the Prime Noodle Master are on the same side.
I'll keep that in mind.
We're not stealing it. We're recycling it.
It's a crime to throw away yukhoe, don't you think so?
I do.
It's too bad we don't have any soju.
What the heck? It's all salt!
Oh, my! What about my tongue and throat?
What's going on?
No, no, nothing. Don't mind me.
What is it?
It's nothing.
Seriously, so petty and cheap.
Who'd steal and eat that? To add medicine...
Medicine?
Didn't the Prime Noodle Chef taste this earlier?
Come to think of it, yes.
He clearly said we can serve it to the customer.
Loss of taste
Loss of taste, why all of a sudden. Loss of taste, could it be restored?
Then, I'll get going.
Sit.
Hyper horses are all dead.
You bring it to life.
It's checkmate.
I can't bring it back to life.
It's the current status of Goong Rak Foundation.
How about the donor list?
They've all been registered in two different places.
Their real names and donations have been determined separately.
There are over ten senators who are in opposition to you.
It'll help you greatly.
Why did you change your mind?
No champion can withstand a beating.
Problems are blowing up inside and out. I can't handle it.
Join us at the Goong Rak Foundation.
And take it.
Good thinking.
What's the point of us hitting and fighting each other?
Also, the top secret document...
Yeah...
Where is that top secret document?
There are seven days left until the evaluation for the nomination.
I'll wrap up and give it to you then.
Shouldn't you pave a way for me to live?
Looks like things will wrap up somewhat.
Get up. Let's go eat some rice and soup.
Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong...
She's gone too far.
She's all over the place trusting your backing. She's quite a nuisance.
May I take care of her myself?
You know what happens if you hurt a prosecutor, right?
I can't do anything with the Prosecutors' Office as an entity.
No, no one else can win them.
What if she wasn't a prosecutor?
This is proof Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong accepted bribery.
You just have to ignore what happens next.
Must you do this?
Yes, I must.
Noodle Master Ha Jung Tae.
You're an animal for trying to even use the daughter of the man you killed.
I'll never forgive you.
And Senator So Tae Seop... I'll reveal who you are completely.
In order for me to do that, I must protect this document.
If this disappears...
I'll disappear as well.
It's me, Gil Yong.
I have a favor to ask you.
Scared me.
I snuck out. I can't talk long.
The document you took, the Noodle Master will come get it back no matter what it takes.
You'll be in danger.
I shouldn't have come if you were going to tell me that.
I won't falter no matter what anyone says.
What if it wasn't my hand but a knife just now?
What if it was someone else and not me?
You're dead, understand?
Your dead body can be discovered tomorrow morning!
It wasn't a knife, but your hand.
It wasn't someone else. It was you.
I won't worry about what hasn't happened yet.
Chae Yeo Gyeong, I beg you. Please listen to me!
Just turn a blind eye as if you're giving in!
What different would this make?
Tae Ha.
Listen well to what I'm about to say.
The Noodle Master you serve...
He's the one who ordered my parents' murder, not Senator So.
The bastard who gave drugs to your father and handed him a knife...
He is that person.
He has been lying to us.
Let's not be played by the Noodle Master any longer.
Are you for sure?
Who said that?
Doggoo.
I don't know anymore.
Who is telling the truth or who is lying. I don't really know anymore!
Tae Ha.
I'm leaving.
You take care.
Goong Rak Foundation...
Fine, let's see your inside.
I mean.
What happened to all the donations?
As you can see, half is stashed away overseas and
the other half is being kept away in cash.
Have you got crazy?
I had my suspicions, but to launder money so boldfaced...
That's how you do bad things.
If you do it too carefully, people will catch on better.
Since you're the executive director of Goong Rak Foundation, make your decision.
Either report to the police and dismantle Goong Rak Foundation...
or come join me in the mud pit.
Noodle Master!
Noodle Master, you say?
It sounds much better to my ears than an "Adviser."
A person should wear clothes that fit well.
If you try to fit your body into the clothes,
it becomes looking ridiculous like you right now, Madam Seol.
Okay, let's make deal.
Take your hands off of Goong Rak Foundation and focus on Goong Rak Won.
Madam Go is holding tightly on the Goong Rak Won management rights.
No matter how I focus, there's no special way.
What if I gave you my shares?
The Clan's, yours...
and if you add my shares to that, that's more than half.
With that, you can destroy Go Gang Sook right away.
But I've a condition.
I'll manage Goong Rak Won, not you.
Of course.
All I need is Goong Rak Foundation.
Ok then.
That's that and about the Prime Noodle Master... His tastebuds...
Weren't you two enemies?
You two are in a good mood today.
Ok then.
What's going on?
I came in after knocking.
That's why I tell you,
What's the use in me fretting all alone?
You've forgotten all about it.
The evaluation for nomination is in one week. Once you're nominated, you won't be able to do this even if you want to.
Including the evaluation period, you have exactly two shows left. Alright?
Do you understand?
Would I be able to go on the program, too?
Who's this bold lady?
Majority shareholder of Goong Rak Won.
Why the broadcast program all of a sudden?
I've always wanted to do that.
I want to publicize that there is a female noodle maker in the kitchen as well.
Why did you do that during that time?
The dismissal of noodle master.
I thought our misunderstanding between us disappeared. But even still?
Or did you fall for someone's tempting suggestion?
I'm not that light of a person to falter at someone else's words.
I determined whether you're helpful to Goong Rak Won and truly love noodles.
That's why I agreed to your dismissal.
I heard from Senator So.
He says to tie your hands and feet and wait for his order.
When he says his "order," it's on a different level from a suspension.
Dismissal. It means getting fired.
That's why I said that.
What the f*** is going on?
Inside...
Of course, I can't say that to his face. I have three kids to support, you know.
What do you want to say?
Does he... have something over you head?
Did you take something for yourself?
How much time do you need in order put the Noodle Master behind bars?
Since I have s*** all over me, I can't lead the way.
But I can put up a shield for you. A shield made of s***.
Try destroying the Noodle Master.
Hold in your stomach and...
Throw a ball as far as 466 feet like Park Byeong Ho.
Why are you like this all of a sudden?
A shred of pride?
I met the Noodle Master recently and he ashamed me like a dog. I totally lost face.
That's what happens when you accept all the bribes they offer you.
If you accepted any, return it now.
Don't accept it ever again.
I can shield you for about a month.
I can't endure it anymore.
Destroy him as soon as you can.
Did you receive the package okay? Doggoo
I hope it comes in handy for you.
Witness Application, Defendant: Ha Jung Tae
Whatever happens, I can't be caught.
I'm almost there.
I can fail entirely in a moment.
Let's call him "Noodle Master."
Yes.
Ok! Everyone is ready, right? Let's go in.
Today, we have Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae of Goong Rak Won as the only woman in the midst.
Today's theme is "Father."
Should we check what kind of noodle is made?
I made flat noodles.
Wait a minute. Isn't this the kkoldu noodles you made last time?
The origin of kkoldu noodles is flat noodles.
Recently, its original name was revealed to the public.
I have a name I want to recover.
For my father's sake.
That's why I made this.
You must have a story behind the name, Noodle Chef Moo Myeong.
It's impressive.
Okay, then... what type of noodle did Noodle Maker Kim Da Hae make?
It's maesaengyi clam noodles.
When I first tasted this noodle, I felt as though the entire ocean scent was coming into my mouth.
It was the first time I felt happy.
I want to say this to the man who is my father.
It's not too late. Repent your wrongdoings and return things to its original state.
You gave quite a profound comment.
It seems as though everyone has a story of their own.
OK! Lastly, the Noodle Master.
Ah, Noodle Master, you, too, made maesaengyi clam noodles.
What's the reason?
I... I don't have any memory of my father.
I made noodles that I wanted to make for my child for the very first time if I was a father.
Yes, thank you for telling us.
Now, why don't we exchange the dishes and taste?
Da Hae, thank you for that.
It's nothing. Perhaps think of it as me repaying you for the chungmyeon?
- Prime Noodle Master. - Yes, Adviser.
Can I meet with you later? I have something to say to you.
I also have something to say to you.
I want to say this to the man who is my father.
It's not too late. Repent from your wrong doings and return things to it's original state.
Senator So Tae Seop
Yes, Senator.
Chae Yeo Gyeong... I let her out of my hands. You do what you want with her.
Thank you.
Ah, seriously.
Come, huh?
If you don't come to me, I'll go in.
Whether you kidnap her or whatever, it's up to you guys. All I want is the document.
To be honest, it scares us a bit to mess with a prosecutor.
And if we should disappear for a few years, it'll cost quite a lot of money.
When is my deadline?
Deadline? Right now.
- Who were they? - Huh?
About the people who just left...
- I gave them some work to do. - What kind of work?
It's something that you can't do-work that's dirty and dangerous.
Why? Is there a problem?
No.
Please pick up, Yeo Gyeong.
Prosecutor Chae Yeo Gyeong speaking. There's something I want to discuss with you.
Yes, I'll see you there.
Chae Yeo Gyeong has left from work.
Hyungnim, he said she left.
Tell him to follow her quietly. When she stops, let's get her.
Tae Ha
Please! PLEASE!!
Put her in the car.
Are you okay, Yeo Gyeong?
Huh? Who are you?
Aren't you Tae Ha? You're Tae Ha right?
It'll be over soon.
Oh, my... I'm disappointed.
We shared jail food for three years.
If you ignore me like this, I'd be so sad.
Look at his eyes. They'll beam laser.
You shouldn't have touched her. She shouldn't have even been touched by people like you.
What a speech. Are you writing a poem?
You guys started it, not me.
Step on him.
ID, Park Tae Ha.
9/6/1995, Sarang Orphanage.
Sarang Orphanage.
Chae Yeo Gyeong
Park Tae Ha.
Sarang Orphanage...
No.
No!
NO!!!
Master: God of Noodles
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Prime Noodle Chef... I'll promote him to the Noodle Master position.
Noodle Master Ha Jung Tae... why don't you sell him to us?
You'll have to suppress her, Senator.
Empty your office.
Has he not gone crazy yet?
If he should live, he should live. If he should die, he should die.
Just do what your told.
Judgment will be made by me.
While you're at it, why don't you make it big?
Adviser Ha Jung Tae... you must make sure he appears on the show.