(This program is a documentary that captures the journey of...)
(two renowned show hosts, who were once beloved by the entire nation,)
(looking for someone to feed them dinner.)
- This is Sinsa-dong, right? - Yes, Sinsa-dong.
Right.
Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong.
(Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong)
This area is a hot spot among youngsters.
Yes, it's very popular.
Garosu-gil.
You're here often, right?
Yes, I used to come here very often. I lived in the area for 20 years.
In Nonhyeon-dong and Sinsa-dong.
You see many foreigners here these days.
Goodbye. Goodbye.
Look.
It shows how many Chinese tourists visit this area.
- Tourists from all over the world. - Exactly.
I heard that it was named "Garosu-gil"...
because the main street runs east to west.
No, that's not true.
They planted ginkgo trees here.
Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong is over there, you know.
When the rent in that area went up,
people were gradually pushed out to this area.
- From Apgujeong-dong? - Yes, it's called gentrification.
That's right.
Garosu-gil is the symbol of that phenomenon.
It started with Garosu-gil.
I should've bought some land here back then.
There were only a few trees here.
(Gyeong Gyu regrets.)
Gosh, I'm getting mad at myself just thinking about it.
They say that ignorance is bliss.
Let's enter Garosu-gil,
the area filled with Gyeong Gyu's regrets.
Yes, this is...
(What's going on?)
(Who's that suspicious-looking guy?)
(High-end designer shoes)
(Newspaper in English)
(Espresso)
(On Garosu-gil)
(Enjoying a shot of espresso)
I think I know who today's guest is.
You figured it out already?
It's someone who has...
many connections with this area.
Espresso. It's how I like to drink my coffee.
It's bitter.
If I drink this around 2pm,
I'll be up all night. I won't be able to sleep.
(This isn't herbal tea. It'll probably keep him up all night.)
(This is nice.)
(This isn't "The New York Times".)
(He's been staring at the front page for the last 10 minutes.)
You've actually talked about him a lot today.
- You mean Sinsa-dong? - Yes.
He's like the epitome of a gentleman.
(The epitome of a gentleman)
It's all connected.
You guys are getting classy.
(Good work, staff!)
We're at Sinsa-dong with a gentleman.
(He's still on the first page.)
This is the first person I could guess by looking at his back.
I knew just from looking at his back.
It's an English newspaper.
Yong Geon!
Am I wrong?
Brother!
Since you're so busy, you hardly stick by my side.
Life is meaningless.
He's still acting in passionate romance dramas in his 70s.
Age is only a number. It's stylish gentleman, Kim Yong Geon.
- Yong Geon. - Gosh.
- It's our first meeting this year. - Yes.
- It's been a while. - Happy New Year.
Our film producer.
Gosh, Yong Geon.
"Born to Sing".
It's nice to see you.
- Good to see you. - Yes.
- It's too cold to read the paper. - I was shivering like crazy.
I have hot patches and also long johns on.
I'm dressed for the weather.
We're meeting Korea's biggest gentleman...
- here in Sinsa-dong. - Gosh.
- Really? - Look at that.
- Not everyone can pull that off. - It's so nice to see you.
I think it must have been really cold here.
It's okay.
I'm coming down with a cold, though.
- Then... - Why don't we get started?
- Yes, sit down. - Please sit down.
- Goodness. - You're known to be a gentleman.
- Gosh. - You're also everyone's...
- father-in-law. - That's right.
I have many daughters-in-law.
(The whole country is full of potential daughters-in-law.)
What kind of projects have you two worked on before?
With me?
- I was on his hidden camera show. - Yes, he was.
- We were at Han River. - It was at Ttukseom.
Then, the wedding hall was washed away.
- I think I saw it. - You probably did.
- It was during a wedding. - He disguised as the father.
It never occurred to me that he might be Lee Gyeong Gyu.
He had a silicon nose. He had special makeup on.
(The wedding hall started to get swept away.)
When the bride's father called him brother,
he finally noticed Lee Gyeong Gyu.
(You!)
The boat floated away.
- What? - Gosh.
(He looks familiar.)
(He looks at Ho Dong.)
(Throwing)
(Twirling)
(The song I listen to everyday)
(The cafe's employee starts to sing out of nowhere.)
(He's too good to be true.)
(Singing passionately)
(Copying)
(No matter how hard I try to cover my ears)
(Let's have our coffee.)
(Cheers!)
(Espressos are the best.)
(The song I listen to everyday)
Young man.
- You're too loud, so go back in. - Okay.
This must be a cafe where they do special events.
Apgujeong is different.
Sit down.
Hwang Chi Yeul appeared...
on a singing competition program in China in 2016.
He became very popular and started the "Hwang Chi Yeul Syndrome".
He worked fiercely to show off his talent.
He stole the hearts of the people in China and started a syndrome.
Prince of China, Hwang Chi Yeul.
(Hwang Chi Yeul)
I mentioned this earlier, didn't I?
I complimented our staff about today's guests.
Since we're in Sinsa-dong, we have a gentleman here.
Also, there are a lot of Chinese tourists here.
- Yes. - There are many.
Gyeong Gyu,
you have no idea how popular Chi Yeul is in China.
- I heard. - Really?
- You have no idea. - He agrees.
How are you two related?
With me? This year...
What is 2018 the year of?
- It's the year of the golden dog. - Dog.
- I was born in the year of the dog. - Dog.
- There are 3 dogs. - 3 dogs.
Yes.
He's the godfather of dogs.
(Dogfather, Kim Yong Geon)
The godfather of all dogs.
Today, we're at Garosu-gil.
- We'll be walking as we shoot. - Yes.
- But we won't be able to shoot. - Why not?
One time, we had to stop shooting.
- It was when we went to Jeonju. - Yes.
- Wanna One came. - We had Wanna One.
We had too many people. We couldn't shoot.
We had to evacuate.
The Chinese tourists...
- won't let Chi Yeul walk past. - That's true.
I'm not that big.
All the older ladies in Apgujeong and Sinsa-dong...
- are outside waiting for him. - Then...
we should shoot next week.
Let's come out without telling anyone.
We can just finish the introduction for today.
How can we shoot with so many people?
Right? I couldn't walk when I was in Mongolia.
- Why not? - Because of "Temptation of Wife".
I went about two months ago.
I was so surprised.
- They aired "Temptation of Wife". - Right.
Apparently, the viewing rate for the drama...
was 80 percent.
Mongolian people have great vision.
They can see far.
They have 6.0 vision.
It's 6.0.
It was at night, and I was across a zebra crossing,
but they still recognized me and ran over.
- They can see you from 2km away. - Of course.
- Yong Geon. You're... - Yes?
You're bluffing.
Is it because I have a lot of time these days?
- I'm well rested. - Really?
Okay, then. This is today's mission.
Since we're in Sinsa-dong,
why don't you read it for us?
"Have dinner in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District."
- Is that good? - Yes.
Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul.
Garosu-gil is famous for fashion in Korea.
When Yehwalang moved to Garosu-gil in 1982,
it started to be recognized as artists' street.
Paris' fashion school, Esmod,
as well as fashion school, Seoul Mode, opened doors...
and turned it into a famous fashion street.
Many trendsetters visit here,
and it has been spotlighted by the tourists...
as a must-stop location.
Sinsa-dong is where fashion and art come together.
Will they be able to get a classy meal?
Episode 70 of Dining Together.
"A Gentleman's Dignity".
He's from Gumi.
He has a strong accent.
Excuse me, but I have forgotten my accent a bit.
- I lived in Seoul for a while now. - You're from Gumi?
- Yes, I'm from Gumi. - You use...
the accent from North Gyeongsang Province.
- It's very strong. - Are you close to Palmi?
- Gosh. Let's go. - Okay.
- I'm sorry. - It's such a dad joke.
I'm sorry.
I'll stop you when you go too far.
Okay. Are we going?
Let's go.
- Are we going? - Yes.
- That was funny. - Yong Geon.
- Welcome. - It's nice to see you.
Gyeong Gyu, what do you think of...
when you hear Yong Geon's name?
The stylish guy.
Yes, same with me.
When I think of Yong Geon,
I think of him as Korea's first fashionista.
Yes, a fashionista. Also, Mr. Lips.
Mr. Lips.
- That's true. - Even now,
some people call me Mr. Lips.
Unfortunately, they're shriveled now.
That's because I was skinny when I was young.
All you could see were my lips. Youn Yuh Jung said...
that they're such baggage.
My lips were like baggage. You could cut them to fill three dishes.
Has it been a while since you walked down here?
No, I come here often.
I go through...
Dosan Park often.
I come out from home...
then cut through.
I take the back alleys. It's fun.
It changed a lot, hasn't it?
It did more than just change.
Really?
It didn't look like this when I first came to Seoul.
Right?
When Chi Yeul came...
About 10 years ago,
it wasn't like this. There weren't clothing shops.
It changed a lot.
Back then, I bought... If I had money,
- I would have bought some stores. - I thought he said he did.
He said the same thing.
We said the same thing.
I'm embarrassed.
Back then,
there were three buildings for sale for 800,000 dollars.
I only had 40,000 dollars.
- In this area? - Yes.
I was short 760,000 dollars.
I mean it.
How can you say the exact same thing as I did?
This is really bad.
If I didn't produce films and bought property here,
I would be a millionaire.
If I got rich then,
I might not be here right now.
- That's true. - Right?
Where do you live in Seoul?
- In Jamwon-dong. - Oh, Jamwon-dong.
He's nearby.
I used to live in Ilsan, but I couldn't get good sleep there.
After I moved to Jamwon-dong, I sleep well.
That's why it's called Jamwon-dong.
(He's being taken away for making bad jokes.)
- Is that why it's Jamwon-dong? - It's so strange.
Now, you get all the sleep you need.
- Don't listen to him. - I couldn't sleep before.
- Don't listen to him. - No?
If you do, you'll realize how strange he is.
(It's funny the more he thinks about it.)
I have a good feeling today.
There are tourists.
- China? China, China. - Yes, China.
- Do you know him? - I saw your concert in Shenzhen.
- Shenzhen? Did you come? - Yes.
Yes. I went to Shenzhen.
- I went to your concert. - Thank you, thank you.
- Tour? - Yes, tour. I'm visiting.
- Have a great time. - Thank you.
- You're good at English. - I'm not very good.
- They really know him. - Of course. He goes there a lot.
There are a lot of people here.
- Hello. - Hello.
Are you...
- Hwang Chi Yeul? - Hello.
- Are you Chinese? - Yes.
He's amazing.
- Do you know him? - Do you know him?
- Do you know all of us? - Yes.
- Kang Ho Dong. - You do, right? Yes.
Who am I?
I don't know your name, but I've seen you.
Okay, okay.
I shouldn't have asked.
Do you know Ha Jung Woo?
Ha Jung Woo? Yes.
- That's his dad. - I see.
(They finally get it when he mentions Ha Jung Woo.)
(Ha Jung Woo's dad, 73 years old)
How popular is Hwang Chi Yeul in China right now?
It's unbelievable.
- Is it unbelievable? - My goodness.
- I see. - You're really popular, then.
Do you know the title of the variety show he was in?
"I Am a Singer".
(She knows exactly what it is!)
Her Korean... She's Chinese, but she speaks Korean so well.
- Do you study here? - Yes, I'm here to study.
There are so many other countries out there.
Why did you decide to come to Korea to study?
- Korean culture... - Did you like it?
- Yes. - And food.
- What? - The food.
She likes the food too.
What kind of food?
- Tteokbokki? - Tteokbokki?
- And sundae. - Sundae?
Bye.
- You know... - Chi Yeul is really something.
I mean, you didn't do anything right now, but you are.
You know, we just...
- walked through Garosu-gil. - Yes.
And people who live overseas watch our show, right?
This road will get attention again because Chi Yeul walked here.
- Really? - To Chinese people.
We're doing this episode with Chi Yeul,
so his Chinese fans are going to tune in.
We're joining him and making our appearance.
- Is that the case? - Goodness.
We're just people who do this with Chi Yeul.
I should get ready, then.
You should get ready to film a Chinese drama.
- Say hi to your Chinese fans. - What is this line?
- Hello. - Yes, hello.
Are you girls an idol group?
- Are you? - No.
- Really? - They remind me of Baby V.O.X.
All of you have the same hair color.
Is this the new it hair in Sinsa-dong?
- Are you singers? - Just students.
- You're... Just students? - College students?
Do you all go to the same hair salon?
No, we don't.
I like your hair color.
- Do you know who he is? - Yes.
- What? - He's Ha Jung Woo's dad.
What?
Okay.
I don't have much of a presence anymore.
That's why I called you the nation's father-in-law.
- The nation's father-in-law? - Yes.
Even so, this doesn't make me feel bad.
- It's great. - You must be thankful.
- Of course. - It's something to be thankful for.
- Yong Geon. - There are cute, little shops here.
Let's take a turn and go into Serosu-gil.
- This way? - It's where we saw before.
It's great to be here with Chi Yeul.
And the Chinese people really adore him.
- Yes. - You've done very well.
At first,
I just went there to compete on a show.
But all of a sudden, in the morning news,
they reported that I was someone who went there to compete for Korea.
So that was the report they did in the morning news.
For those who live in rural places, it's huge to be in the morning news.
- My parents were thrilled. - Of course, I would think so.
"Chi Yeul, you're on the news."
I started feeling more conscious about every episode from then on.
I used to just sing on stage with a joyful heart.
- It became really taxing. - Of course.
- Let's visit that realtor. - Shall we?
After hearing the success story of the young man from Gumi,
we're moving onto hearing the story of real estate prices of Sinsa-dong.
- Nice to meet you. - Hello.
- It's a realtor. - Hello.
- Hello. - We're shooting Dining Together.
Where are we right now?
Right here.
We're right here at address 539.
- That's Garosu-gil. - I see.
That's Serosu-gil.
How did Serosu-gil come about?
It's just the road right behind Garosu-gil.
Young people started to call it Serosu-gil for convenience.
It's right next to Garosu-gil, so that's that.
What do you think gave the rise to Garosu-gil's popularity?
The late designer, Andre Kim.
- Right. - I didn't know.
He tried very hard to develop this area.
That's why this town is all about fashion.
- There are a lot of shops too. - Yes.
We've been to many realtors while shooting Dining Together,
and I have never seen anyone who's dressed so well.
- My goodness. - Look at his boots.
This is what Sinsa-dong is about.
- Look at him. - It's where fashionistas are.
- Exactly. - Look at his fashion.
Back when I first came to Seoul,
Sinsa-dong was just starting to rise in the fashion industry.
Long ago, the first thing you thought of when...
you talked about Sinsa-dong was braised spicy monkfish.
- Braised spicy monkfish? - That was Sinsa-dong.
It was famous for that.
- That and marinated crabs. - And marinated crabs.
Yes, marinated crabs.
- Marinated crabs? - The rent around...
Sinsa-dong area began to rise sharply,
so they all moved out to Nonhyeon-dong area.
- They all left. - Away from Sinsa-dong Intersection.
Yes, I thought it was all over there.
How much more expensive is the real estate price now?
- By dozens and scores. - By dozens?
If we bought a place for 100,000 dollars, how much is it now?
It'd be at least a few million dollars.
- That's amazing. - What cost 20,000 to 30,000
now costs over 250,000 dollars.
- See? - He's right.
Some places are over 200 million dollars.
Garosu-gil and this entire town became a very busy place, right?
So what happened to the residential areas?
- Did they develop too? - They did.
The prices went up more than other areas.
(The prices of real estate went up in the residential areas as well.)
What kind of people usually live around here?
- Rich people. - Sinsa-dong area.
- Pardon? - People with money.
I mean, think about it.
It's right, though. This area is more expensive than other areas.
(That's true.)
Young entrepreneurs are here too.
(Young entrepreneurs are here too.)
- And some celebrities. - Really?
Lee Jong Suk recently bought a building right nearby.
- Who? - Lee Jong Suk.
- Lee Jong Suk? - The actor?
- Yes. - I see.
Who else bought buildings? Let me make a list.
- I need to write it down. - These things are...
- personal information. - Of course.
But you kind of told us just now.
What I just told you was what everyone knows already.
- Really? - It was already in the news.
- You recently moved, right? - Yes.
- Last year. - Yes.
- You have so much information. - He knows everything.
- Of course. - He has all the information.
I show a few people his old place.
You were a bit messy while you lived there.
(This is so embarrassing.)
My goodness.
This is driving me crazy.
He knows everything. Even the inside of his house.
- He knows about your old house. - My goodness.
Why are there so many plastic surgeons around Sinsa Station?
They used to be around Apgujeong Station, but the rent went up.
- They began to move. - And the recent trend is...
to get many foreign customers.
Many Chinese people come here to get plastic surgeries.
That's why they're all here now.
Then people who live in the residential areas around here...
- must be pretty young. - Yes, that's the case.
It's easier to get around the offices around here.
Then are they mostly single-person households?
Yes, so if you shoot Dining Together here...
- Yes? - Will it be hard?
- Do they just have instant noodles? - Yes.
- And instant rice? - They probably won't have food.
I don't think this will be a great idea.
Even so, we must try our best.
We'll give it a try.
- It was nice to have met you. - Thank you.
I can really see how these realtors are...
people who have a lot of information.
- People come here to find places. - Yes.
As Gyeong Gyu said before,
it's gentrification.
- Gentrification? - The prices rose by a dozen times.
People who lived here couldn't keep up with the rising rent.
- So they started moving out. - Yes.
- Old towners move out. - It's a side effect.
Yes, it's like that.
This Serosu-gil which they're walking on right now is...
a commercial area which was formed because of the rising rent prices.
(This commercial area was formed because of rising rent prices.)
When I first came here, there weren't these restaurants.
You're right.
These are all new. There were no lamb skewer places like this.
- Why? - They're all new.
If you just listen to him, he sounds like he's the oldest.
Like someone who just moved from the countryside.
He has that dialect too.
His dialect is much thicker than mine.
He's always been like this.
He's really good at it.
"There weren't these restaurants."
He has an amazing dialect.
There are so many buildings here.
- My goodness. - There are tons.
(Chi Yeul is speaking in the Gyeongsang dialect.)
His voice and his hairstyle do not match.
People do often say that they do not match.
His hairstyle is a perfect fit for Garosu-gil.
- Do I look stylish? - But his voice is the countryside.
(This is too funny.)
Chi Yeul, if you bought a couple square meters when you got here,
you would be so rich now.
I had no idea about these real estate prices.
- I didn't know where Apgujeong was. - It's all step-by-step.
Someone told me to come to Rodeo Street.
It sounded like a five-way street, which I just couldn't find.
- "O" sounds like 5. - Like Rode 5-way Street.
- Rode 5-way Street. - Rode 5-way Street.
It's like Rode 4-way Street. It's not even 3-way.
- It's a four-way street. - Yes.
I couldn't find a five-way street.
I walked all the way to Cheongdam-dong.
I called and said, "I can't find any five-way street around here."
The young man from Gumi who got lost in Rodeo Street...
got to this point in his life after much changes...
just like how Sinsa-dong changed.
You usually come to this area to hang out at Garosu-gil,
so you never come to this residential area.
I've never walked on this street before.
All of these houses used to be single family houses.
But as the place developed,
it turned into these multiplex houses.
This area is pretty too.
There are still shops...
in these little streets.
You'll see clothing shops and whatnot.
You don't need to be in a busy street.
If your shop is pretty, people will find you.
- You're right. - This shop is so pretty.
Anyway, do you always...
- dress yourself like this? - Yes, I'm my own stylist.
I don't have a stylist I work with.
- I've been doing this myself. - Chi Yeul.
Chi Yeul, if he hits you with this, you'll die.
These are... Gosh, look.
My goodness.
Even if I was to walk backwards, I still have the studs here.
So it'll look okay.
My gosh. Yong Geon, come on.
(A sudden fashion show time)
(If Yong Geon starts walking,)
(even a tiny street will become a catwalk.)
Yong Geon, make a turn. Make a smooth turn.
Godfather, make a turn.
(If you want me to turn, I'll do it for you.)
(Feeling confident)
(His fans are satisfied.)
(The veteran's fashion swag will never die.)
(I'm embarrassed.)
I love this street.
I should come here by myself to take a walk.
Yong Geon, be honest. Do you study fashion?
- I don't. - Do you study...
- I don't do that. - to keep your fashion senses sharp?
If someone writes these things out for me, I just can't do it.
I can't do things when I'm told to do so.
- I get too nervous each time. - Yong Geon.
- Your shoes did everything. - Really?
- You put these on. - I had to think about it.
His socks are golden.
I'm wearing two pairs of socks.
The one on the outside isn't...
Yong Geon, a man who really has a great style...
shows difference with underwear.
- Right. - I saw it.
- What? - His long johns' color.
- No, it's my sock. - Sock?
It's a sock that's 100 percent cashmere.
(Fashion style is complete with 100-percent cashmere socks.)
Take a look at this.
They make samples.
- Inside the house? - Inside this way.
They make samples.
- They make men and women clothes. - I see.
(Manufacture samples and patterns)
Many people here work in fields related to fashion.
There are small signboards everywhere in Sinsa-dong.
Lee's humanities became curious about it.
They make patterns here.
Let's find out why they make them.
- Shall we go inside? - Let's ask.
- Let's go. - Why do they make patterns?
Do they design clothes here?
- This place is famous for fashion. - Hello.
- They make design samples. - Hello.
- Right. - My goodness.
- Hello. - Hello.
We're shooting Dining Together.
- This is away from the main road. - Yes.
Why is your shop situated here?
As sample shops closed down in Myeongdong,
those who worked there...
moved to Garosu-gil.
Garosu-gil used to be a street of art galleries.
That's right.
They don't let us rent as we don't have money.
(Apartments were relatively cheap.)
That's why all of us moved here.
- They didn't lease? - No.
It's much cheaper here.
This is where...
fashion designers ask you to manufacture their designs.
- Right? - Yes.
You have idol singers' autographs on the wall.
He made costumes for idol singers.
- Red Velvet. - Red Velvet?
(He's making costumes for Red Velvet.)
You make costumes for stage.
Do you design the costumes and make them?
They bring the designs.
- I see. - They send the designs.
Then she makes the clothes.
She makes the final product.
- Yes. - That's impressive.
Are there a lot of places like this around here?
There are over 100.
- They were everywhere. - I see.
They make samples.
That's why the signs are everywhere.
How long have you done patternmaking?
- I've done it... - I bet a long time.
- Has it been 40 years? - Yes.
Is that right?
Where did you work before?
I used to work near Ewha Womans University.
Since then, he's been working for three decades.
He's been working for 40 years.
It's been four decades.
He keeps making jokes.
(He's tired of it.)
It seems like...
you make every stitch with the mind of a master.
You have good energy.
Are you ending it with a compliment?
(He shows a gentleman's dignity.)
- Thank you... - Thank you.
- for your time. - Thank you for the information.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Take care. Thank you.
- Happy New Year. - Happy New Year.
(Their questions are answered, and they're back on the road.)
By the way,
- to find a place to eat... - Hello.
(A Japanese fan says hello to Chi Yeul.)
She's Japanese.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
He also has Japanese fans.
(He speaks in Japanese all of a sudden.)
It means, "From when to when is the restaurant open?"
He knows how to speak Japanese.
(It's an unrelated question.)
He says whatever is on his mind.
He came from Gumi.
Like his name, he worked hard...
and gained his popularity.
- It was difficult. - He's competitive.
What do you think of Se Ri on the wall?
It's written on the wall.
Is that Pak Se Ri's building?
(He makes a direct joke with the name.)
It's possible.
(It's an expression of love for the building's owner.)
I'm being serious. It's possible.
(The others find his joke hilarious.)
The owner of the building...
- may be Pak Se Ri's fan. - Right.
- That's possible. - Yes.
There's a phone number. We can call to ask.
(He takes his joke further.)
Goodness.
(Full of respect)
I was surprised by your socks.
My feet are a bit cold.
(His feet might freeze.)
Let's divide into teams.
I see.
Yong Geon and Gyeong Gyu make one team.
Chi Yeul joins Ho Dong.
The other team will definitely eat today.
They're both godfathers.
He's the head of godfathers.
- Head of godfathers? - He is.
- I should visit Daebudo. - Once you ring the bell...
Once you ring the bell and appear on the screen...
- It's game over. - I am...
the only one who can control Yong Geon's play with words.
(Sacrifice may be needed.)
I should take him around.
For today...
(He wipes his spoon.)
- Again... - I'll wipe yours for you.
(He takes care of Gyeong Gyu.)
(He's happy.)
With two gentlemen in Sinsa-dong,
here's a drama without scripts.
- Dining Together. - Dining Together.
For the gentlemen in Sinsa-dong,
the inevitable has come.
It's finally time to take on the challenge.
How will you introduce yourself?
- Who is it? - Hello.
What is it?
I'm Singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
- Who? - I'm Singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
His pronunciation is clear.
People won't open the door because of his voice.
(His voice is...)
- Do I sound like a crook? - Yes.
Do you know a singer named Hwang Chi Yeul?
I don't.
I appeared on "Men on a Mission"...
and "I Live Alone".
I go back and forth from China...
- to Korea for singing contests. - Listen.
He's a standard crook.
"Back and forth from China to Korea".
How will you introduce yourself?
Let's say you rang the bell.
Hello, I'm actor Kim Yong Geon.
- Then they will say, - Right.
"So what?"
Have you seen "Country Diaries"?
If I think they're old...
based on their voices, I'll ask,
"How about 'The Moon of Seoul'?"
- Wait. - I played the dance teacher.
- What if they're young? - It's too old.
Come on.
I shot 13 commercials while I was on "The Moon of Seoul".
If they still don't recognize me,
I'll mention "Woman of Dignity" on JTBC.
- "Woman of Dignity". - It's recent.
If they still don't recognize me, I'll continue.
Do you know Ha Jung Woo?
That's my last, hidden card.
- Is that okay? - It's my hidden card.
I won't use it if possible.
Who was that person?
What is the major production...
in your life?
- In your opinion? - It's "Country Diaries".
I didn't play in "Country Diaries" for that long.
It was only 22 years.
(Isn't 22 years a long time?)
I didn't miss a day.
(We must visit houses soon.)
The director changed 15 times during the 22 years.
For the dog, Sam Wol,
any dog that isn't white is Sam Wol.
- For the dog? - Yes.
The dog changed about six times.
- Really? - Yes.
(Laughing)
- Any golden dog is Sam Wol. - I see.
- That's Sam Wol. - Right.
They use dogs that are similar.
- That's right. - I had no idea.
I thought it was the same dog.
When I was playing in "Country Diaries",
Kim Gun Soo became the governor in Yangpyeong.
(He laughs at the joke.)
- It's not related to the show. - Yong Geon.
It's been...
- 10 minutes since you started. - Okay.
We haven't rung a doorbell once.
Okay.
(Yong Geon keeps talking.)
Is this the place?
- Let's go. - Shall I try?
There's a house here.
- Yes, shall we try it? - There are trees too.
I'll ring the doorbell.
Here we go.
I'm quite nervous.
Can you hear it clearly?
The doorbell is quite old.
(Singing)
(No one answers.)
- No one is home. - Wait.
- No one is home. - Really?
This was considered an impressive house in the past.
There's even a garage.
It's not made with bricks.
Many houses were built with cement or bricks...
in the past.
You're not so young either.
- You pronounced cement wrong. - I meant cement.
It's cement.
- "Cement". - I know what you meant.
We used slates a lot too.
We cooked pork belly meat on it.
Didn't I tell you, Gyeong Gyu?
I cook pork belly meat on slates.
- It's delicious. - He said that...
- it has... - That's...
- carcinogenic substance. - Right.
- In the past... - It can be dangerous.
- We cooked it often on slates. - In the past,
I didn't care.
That's why...
- Yong Geon. - That's why...
- I suffered from edema. - Listen.
Aren't we going to ring?
We ate without knowing.
Ignorance is bliss.
Let's do this.
In the past, we...
- Let's ring the doorbell. - I will.
Let's go in.
(They try an apartment.)
Let's go in.
Is the light on?
This is strangely thrilling.
- Let's try this door. - I'll ring.
- There it is. - There's a doorbell.
(He rings the doorbell for the first time.)
No one is home.
Not many are home at this hour.
- Chi Yeul should try the next door. - Chi Yeul.
(Chi Yeul gives a try.)
(Ho Dong rings another door.)
(What are you doing?)
I guess no one is home.
Who is it?
(Someone answers.)
Hello?
- Yes? - I'm actor Kim Yong Geon.
Okay.
Do you know me?
I'm the eldest son on "Country Diaries".
I'm not sure.
Then do you know...
a recent show on JTBC?
I play a rich chairman on "Woman of Dignity".
(He's also nervous.)
I play Kim Sun A's husband.
- Do you know me? - No.
(Disappointed)
Tell her to look at your face.
Can you see my face?
I might look different because I'm wearing makeup.
Have you had dinner?
- Yes. - Did you already eat?
Okay.
Okay, have a good evening.
Happy New Year.
Goodbye.
This isn't easy.
It's difficult.
It's because...
- we make a surprise visit. - Gosh.
Let's try this one.
There it is.
(Amazing)
I smell bean paste stew.
- Really? - It's made with anchovies.
(He smells food.)
Doesn't it smell like bean paste stew?
(He sniffs.)
Ring the door.
It's loud and clear.
It's a nice melody.
I like how clear it is.
(However, no one answers.)
Try the other one.
(Yong Geon, go!)
(Will he recover his sense of pride?)
Hello.
I'm Actor Kim Yong Geon.
We're shooting Dining Together.
We're just wondering...
if you'd like to have dinner with us if you haven't eaten yet.
Sorry. We won't be able to.
Oh, really?
All right. Thank you anyway. Thank you for your time.
(The light suddenly goes off.)
Goodbye.
(Dejected)
You all saw how the light went off, right?
It showed how dejected Yong Geon feels.
- Aren't I right? - I wish he came out.
This is hard even for Yong Geon.
Yong Geon, don't you think you were too rushed?
- You should've used your fame. - You think so?
No, it's not that. He was rejected at the other house, you know.
He was still in shock. That's why he sounded rushed.
Why don't you get it?
- It's hard to get over the shock. - You're right.
- Right? - This is harder than I expected.
My 40 to 50 years of experience as an actor is useless.
You can become super famous after one TV series.
How about that building? I see many lights.
- Yes, many lights are on. - I think many of them are home now.
- This unit? - Chi Yeul, it's your turn.
(Careful)
(Please let us in this time.)
Yes, good.
Who is it?
(He's happy to hear an answer.)
Hello.
- Who is it? - I'm Hwang Chi Yeul.
What is this about?
We're shooting a show called Dining Together.
- I'm sorry. - All right.
Ask her if she knows you.
By any chance, do you know the singer, Hwang Chi Yeul?
(That didn't sound like his name.)
I'm sorry.
Hey.
- It sounded like "Hwang Cheol". - You said "Hwang Cheol".
- I'm Hwang Chi Yeul. - Yes, that sounds better.
- It sounded like "Hwang Cheol". - Let's go.
- She's uncomfortable with it. - Let me ask again.
Gosh, this really isn't easy.
- Chi Yeul. - Chi Yeul.
It looks like this young man from Gumi...
needs to lose his accent first.
Shall we go one floor up?
I think their light is on.
- Shall I press it? - Yes.
It's because...
(Yong Geon gained confidence from watching Chi Yeul.)
Yes, hello.
Hold on.
Hello?
Oh, wait.
What?
- What did she say? - She must be Chinese.
- China? - Wait.
- Wait? - Wait?
- What does that mean? - What did she say?
- Is she asking who I am? - Yes, I think so.
- Tell her that you're a show host. - I'm...
(I'm... What?)
- Say that you're... - A famous star.
(I'm a famous star.)
You can speak English?
Hold on.
(What's she saying?)
Are you Chinese?
- Chi Yeul, you should talk to her. - Yes, go ahead.
Are you Chinese?
(She's finally coming out!)
(She's not Chinese.)
Excuse me.
- Hello, thank you for coming out. - Hello, hello.
This is a TV program.
- Okay. - A talk show.
Where are you from?
- The United States. - The US, I see.
Dinner?
No, I'm getting ready to go.
(They understood what she said.)
Do you know me? No?
- Everybody? - No, sorry.
- Nice to meet you. - Yes.
- Ask her why she came to Korea. - Okay.
- Your job? - What's your job?
I'm an English teacher.
- You're an English teacher. - An English teacher.
- She teaches English. - I see.
Where do you live?
- Pardon? - I don't know.
How long have you lived here? How long?
- How long... - I've been in Korea for two years.
- 2 years? - 2 years.
Thank you. Have a nice night.
- Thank you. Nice meeting you. - Thank you. Have a good night.
- Have a nice day. - Thank you.
- Bye. - Bye.
Yong Geon, we're really something.
She said, "Wait," and we thought she was Chinese.
We tried talking to her in Chinese.
(They spoke Chinese to an American.)
They embarrassed themselves before they could even have dinner.
- Oh, yes. - Chi Yeul, let's try this house.
My, look at this house.
(He'll try ringing the doorbell here.)
We don't have time.
It's already 6:30pm.
- Who is it? - Someone answered.
- Hello. - Yes.
- Tell her that you're a singer. - I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
It sounded like "Hwang Cheol" again.
- I beg your pardon? - I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
(It doesn't look like she knows him.)
Try to explain the program to her.
We're shooting a TV show at the moment.
Oh, no.
Chi Yeul, I'm disappointed.
- Well, I thought... - Let's go to China next time.
- That was... Hey. - We can go to China, right?
What's going on, Chi Yeul?
Luck isn't on your side today, and you can't even talk properly.
It's because I'm consciously trying not to talk with my accent.
- That's why I'm all awkward. - Earlier...
We'll give you one more chance.
- Press the doorbell. Go ahead. - Yes.
(The young man from Gumi tries again.)
- This one too. - Please...
(Team Gyeong Gyu tries the next door.)
Yes, hello.
- Hello, I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul. - Oh, yes.
Do you know who I am?
- Of course. - My gosh, thank you.
We're wondering if you'd like to have dinner with us...
and chat with us.
We can have a happy dinner together...
for this show we're shooting now.
I'm sorry. Please try a different house.
- Take care, ma'am. - Bye.
- Goodbye. - Thank you.
- Oh, hello. - Hello.
- Someone's home. - Yes.
- Who pressed it? Gyeong Gyu? - I did it.
(Yong Geon is on the move.)
- Try knocking on the door. - Hello.
- My gosh. - Oh, hello.
- We're sorry to bother you. - Do you know who he is?
- Yes, I do. - I see.
Have you had dinner yet? We're shooting Dining Together now.
I'm going out for dinner.
- You're about to head out. - But you haven't eaten yet?
Then we can have a light meal together...
before you head out.
- She said she hasn't eaten yet. - Gosh. Calm down, Yong Geon.
We don't even need any special dishes.
- Would you like to... - I have to go out.
- I see. - Really? That's too bad.
- All right. - Thank you anyway.
Thank you for opening the door for us in this cold.
- Totally. Thank you. - Thank you.
Ho Dong, look. The lights are on. The 3rd and 4th floors.
- Right? - 1st, 2nd, 3rd...
(They press the doorbell.)
(Clicking)
- Hello? - Yes?
Hello, I'm actor Kim Yong Geon.
Do you know who I am?
Sorry? Who is it?
Well, I'm...
(Pondering)
I'm Ha Jung Woo's father.
There's a TV show called Dining Together.
It's about having conversations while eating dinner together.
I don't think we can be in the show.
- I see. - Really? That's okay.
Do you know who Kim Yong Geon is?
Yes, I do.
(Relieved)
Thank you anyway.
I can leave happily because you know me.
Take care. Thank you again.
(He's satisfied.)
- What's important is that we eat. - I know. What was that about?
(They go one floor up.)
(Chi Yeul hasn't really spoken with anyone.)
- If we get to go in... - Who is it?
- Oh, gosh. - Someone answered.
- Hello. Hello? - Yes, who is it?
- I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul. - My gosh, why... Oh, my goodness.
Hello. Can you see me now?
- Yes, I can. - Hello.
(It looks like she recognizes Chi Yeul.)
Would you like to have dinner with us...
Sorry, we just had dinner.
(Disappointed)
- I'm so sorry. - That's too bad.
I'd like to invite you in, but my parents-in-law live here too.
(That's why they had dinner early.)
- They had an early dinner. - I see.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay.
By any chance, do you know who I am?
Of course, I do.
What kind of singer am I?
You're a very charismatic man.
(Chi Yeul is grateful.)
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Happy New Year. - Thank you. Stay healthy.
- I will, thank you. - She's very nice.
She's so kind.
- This is hard. - But that was better than earlier.
There are many convenience stores in Sinsa-dong.
What if we end up going to one later?
I'm anxious.
It doesn't look like it'll be easy for them to have dinner today.
They start rushing so that the ominous remark doesn't come true.
Hello, I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
We already had dinner.
- Oh, no. - I knew it.
- We'll go up one floor. - All right.
(Sighing)
I'm actor Kim Yong Geon.
We already had dinner.
- Oh, no. Thank you. - I see. Thank you.
Let's go down.
All right, let's go.
We can still do it.
- Go. - Keep moving.
- Gosh, this isn't easy. - Yes, it's hard.
- It is hard indeed. - I'm getting tired.
Hello, I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
- Hwang Chi Yeul. - Pronounce it properly.
Hwang Chi Yeul.
I'm sorry.
She's sorry.
Shall we go up?
- We're in trouble. - My gosh.
I must say, this is really exhausting.
I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
We just finished eating dinner.
- Gosh. - I see. Thank you.
Let's go up.
- We should... - Oh, gosh.
There's nothing up there.
Nothing?
Let's get out of here.
(We don't have time to laugh.)
We don't even have time to laugh. It's already past 7pm.
- Today, we're... - My gosh.
Going up and down the stairs and the continuous rejections...
have left the four guys exhausted.
I don't think anyone is home. Someone left that by the door.
My, that doorbell sounds nice.
(The doorbell sounds nice and loud.)
Hello, I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
No, we can't. I didn't do it.
- No, no. Don't! - What's going on inside?
- Get lost! - Hello?
(It sounds like they're panicking inside.)
Hello.
- Hello, hello. - Hello.
- You guys look like students. - They do.
Where are your parents?
- My gosh! - It's just the three of us.
- Why? - Who are the three of you?
Our parents live in Gangwon Province.
- That's great! - You guys are family, right?
- Are you twins? - Do you go to high school?
- She's my younger sister. - Are you in 10th grade?
- Are you a 10th grader? - No, I'm in 12th grade.
12th grade. You seem mature. I'm impressed.
- He does seem mature. - Then you guys must know...
You know Chi Yeul, right? The singer.
- Yes, I do. - Just a moment.
- You haven't eaten yet, right? - I'm making dinner now.
- You are? - That's great.
- Chi Yeul. - Are you cooking now?
I just want to see...
- what she's making now. - Well,
tell them to have a chat about it.
Why don't you guys...
have a chat about inviting us in?
- Yes, we'll talk about it first. - Yes, by all means.
Discuss it amongst yourselves. Call your mom too.
- Yes, you should. - We'll wait here.
Five minutes will be enough, right?
- We'll wait for five minutes. - We'll wait.
- We'll wait for good news. - Okay.
- Chi Yeul, Chi Yeul. - Hang on a second.
- My song - All right. Guys, they...
- They haven't eaten yet. - Bye, guys.
You guys should get going. Yong Geon, get ready to go in.
- Go in where? - Here.
- We're going in? - I did all the talking.
Oh, is that how it works?
You saw me doing all the talking.
- I recruited them. - Don't even try.
- I rang the bell. - Hee Yeul, what's wrong with you?
- I didn't know this could happen. - I'm Chi Yeul.
- I'm not Hee Yeul. I'm Chi Yeul. - Hold on.
Chi Yeul. Chi Yeul.
He keeps calling me Hee Yeul.
Gyeong Gyu, whether this works out or not,
it's 7:10pm right now.
You have to leave right now.
- It's 7:10pm. - No, hold on.
It's opening.
- Ma'am. - Hello.
We're from Dining Together.
- This is Kim Yong Geon. - Hello.
It's a show called Dining Together.
What brought you here?
- It's a Sinsa-dong special. - We're in Sinsa-dong today.
I live in Nonhyeon-dong.
We decided to come here.
This has nothing to do with Nonhyeon-dong.
- Nice to meet you. - Yes.
Did you eat dinner?
Yes.
- She already ate. - Did you?
- Thank you. - Bye.
- Bye. - Thank you.
Wait here.
- We'll be back. - Okay.
Shall we go up?
- Hello, family. - Yes.
- Yes. - Have you decided?
Don't say it. Don't say anything.
If we eat with you,
I heard we become family.
The place is too small.
That doesn't matter at all.
I used to live in a smaller place.
We'll make our bodies fit the place.
Will you become Chi Yeul and Ho Dong's family?
They finally have a chance at getting a meal in Sinsa-dong.
What will the three siblings say?
- Hurry, grab them. - She's telling them to grab it.
(It's a success for Ho Dong and Chi Yeul.)
It's okay, it's okay.
- Let's go in. - Excuse me, let me pass.
- Let me pass. - Okay.
Come on in.
- I'll see you somewhere else. - Sure.
The place is really toasty.
That's good. Thank you.
Good. Have a good time.
- Bye. - Bye.
- You must succeed. - You have to succeed.
Okay. Bye.
I'm glad you got rid of them.
They kept getting in our way.
That's what I wanted to say.
- They're cumbersome. - Now, we can do it ourselves.
- Is everything ours? - Everything can be ours.
- We can pick and choose. - They're too loud.
The two godfathers are rushing for their next bell.
- Excuse us. - It was so cold today.
(Ho Dong and Chi Yeul enter.)
It's a house full of the three siblings' memories and love.
They will eat together in Sinsa-dong.
(This is where they'll eat dinner together.)
How old is the eldest?
She's 26 this year.
- She's 26? - That's a big age gap.
- It's not just 2 or 3 years. - How many years is the gap?
- She's 7 years older than me. - 7 years.
That's a big gap.
- Is this bacon? - Yes.
- Gosh, it's messy. - You're rolling mushrooms in bacon.
She's wrapping the mushrooms in bacon.
You fry it then eat it.
- They have this at restaurants. - Yes.
You don't eat this at home. This is a luxurious dish.
Are you a chef?
- I know, right? - No, no.
We always eat out,
but we decided to cook today.
- It's our lucky day. - We were destined to meet.
- Let's hear it. - Sit down.
What were you doing?
Me? I just graduated from graduate school.
- You did? - Yes.
I'm staying at home while looking for work.
She's looking for work.
- Yes. - While looking after your brothers.
- Yes. - What about you?
I just go to school.
- Which school? - Kyunggi High School.
Did you come home after school today?
- There was a graduation. - The school had a graduation.
I see.
You're all at home when it's a school holiday?
- Yes. - They're siblings.
It's not easy.
Usually, they go out when it's their day off.
What about the youngest?
I went to school, then came home.
I was resting.
Did you graduate middle school?
No, not yet.
My graduation is on Friday.
I see. It's in two days.
What about your parents?
- Will they come? - Yes, they will come then.
They'll come in two days?
Yes.
Then your parents lived with you in Seoul before?
- Yes. - Did they decide to farm?
Well... We were put in a situation...
where we had to live apart.
I see.
Since we used to live in Seoul,
it was too difficult to transfer schools.
We decided to stay here,
and our parents moved away.
- Gangwon Province? - Yes, Gangwon Province.
Where did your family live before your parents moved?
We lived in Sinsa-dong before too.
- You were always in Sinsa-dong? - Yes.
We were in Yongin first,
then we moved to Sinsa-dong when I got into middle school.
Then we lived in this area until now.
Then the two of you are still in school.
Your sister must give you a lot of advice.
Actually, she went abroad to study during high school.
Where to?
America?
- No, Canada. - Canada!
- Canada has good air. - My gosh.
- Toronto or Vancouver? - Toronto, right?
It was a place near Vancouver.
I just did a concert in Toronto not too long ago.
The air is so good there.
The air is so fresh.
She was in Vancouver.
Vancouver is close by.
They're far.
(It takes 6 hours by plane.)
Toronto and Vancouver are far apart.
- Yes. - How long were you there?
- A little less than two years. - You went to study English.
Two years is pretty long.
- But... - Then you must be good...
She can speak English.
She would be like a native.
- No, no. - Of course.
I stayed in China for about a year too.
My ears started to open up. I could hear things.
- I can tell what they're saying. - Yes, you can hear.
See? You can hear them.
- You can understand better. - Yes.
- The phone... - Your phone is ringing.
Maybe it's your parents.
Yes.
(It's their mother.)
Hello. Mom.
- Tae Yang. - Mom, you're on speakerphone.
Hello, ma'am.
Gosh.
I'm singer Hwang Chi Yeul.
I saw you live in a rooftop house on television.
Yes. I lived there for a while.
By the way,
I talked about this with my daughter not too long ago.
What?
She asked me what we should do if Dining Together ever visited.
- We talked about it. - We do it whenever we watch.
What did you say to her?
I told her it would never happen.
Why are you asking such a ridiculous question?
- They won't come anyway. - No, of course not.
Let's talk about something else.
- But what if they do come? - Exactly.
She saw you guys get rejected...
and told me we should at least make you instant noodles.
- That's what she said. - How kind.
But she said it would never happen.
Okay, onto the next question.
I'm sure the kids called you.
- Yes. - Did you give them approval?
I told them they could decide for themselves.
- Okay. - Right.
Without the mom here, Nam Kyung is the big sister...
- and the mom. - Yes.
Nam Kyung was worried because she didn't wash her face.
What?
I thought she had makeup on. She's very pretty.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
I bet you look younger than your friends. Am I right?
Gosh. I don't know.
She won't say no.
Right?
She can't say no.
- Hold on. Hwang Chi Yeul. - Yes?
Tae Geon sings way too much.
- No, no. - His dream is to be a singer.
No.
I told him to give up on his dream.
That's what my mother said to me the most.
Ma'am,
we'll see if Tae Yang and Tae Geon have potential in music.
We'll have an audition.
I was a trainee for a very long time.
I'll listen to them...
- We'll see. - and give them a verdict.
- That's right. - Thank you.
Thank you for opening your door and your heart.
- Let's applaud for your mom. - Thank you.
She's so nice.
Yes. What were you planning to eat?
We were going to have braised monkfish.
Chi Yeul!
Did we or did we not talk about braised monkfish?
I'm getting goose bumps.
(While looking for neighborhoods,)
(Ho Dong mentioned braised monkfish.)
I told you braised monkfish is famous in Sinsa-dong.
- Goose bumps! - Did I say that or not?
He really did. I'm not lying.
He said that Sinsa-dong is famous for braised monkfish.
He said that.
Smart!
(They didn't think they would actually eat it.)
This is really amazing.
He said he comes to Sinsa-dong for braised monkfish.
We're actually going to eat it.
It's braised monkfish.
It's from Masan.
(Here is braised monkfish.)
This is how you get commercials!
- Braised monkfish! - Monkfish!
- Try it! - Try it!
(Perfect teamwork)
Amazing.
- This is... - Anything else?
In addition to monkfish, we have bacon...
and kimchi jjigae.
How should we divide the work?
I'm a chef at Kang's Kitchen.
(He is proud to be a chef.)
My skills are at their best right now.
- I know. - It's incredible.
These days...
- I'm in top condition. - They look great.
His skills are at their best right now.
They are.
- Let's do this. - Okay.
Let's become friends.
- Okay. - Okay.
Nam Kyung and Tae Yang...
start cooking as if they're used to it.
Tae Yang wraps mushrooms with bacon.
It looks as gorgeous as a restaurant dish.
The head chef, Nam Kyung,
works with a knife skillfully.
While Nam Kyung and Tae Yang cook together,
Tae Geon makes sure that...
the table and the floor are clean.
- Let me fry them. - Okay.
(Chef Kang helps out.)
Showing off his skills,
Chef Kang helps out with frying the bacon-wrapped mushrooms.
(Careful)
(It looks and sounds great.)
Are you cooking?
Back in the day, bacon...
- This is bacon. - was so expensive.
Back when I was struggling...
It wasn't even a lot,
but it cost 8 to 9 dollars.
(Laughing)
- It reminds me of the old days. - That's funny.
(Bacon was a luxury.)
- It wasn't even a lot. - No.
As soon as it touched the heat, it was cooked.
It was so little.
(It disappears as soon as you put it in your mouth.)
- It's cooked right away. - That's funny.
(Chi Yeul couldn't afford bacon.)
It brings back memories.
(The bacon-wrapped mushrooms look a bit sad.)
The mushrooms don't have to be wrapped in bacon.
I'll just stir-fry them together.
Okay.
Did you decide to change the dish...
- because you messed up? - It's difficult.
(He messed up.)
Like this...
It looked so pretty before, and he messed it up.
- Bacon-wrapped mushrooms? - They became messy.
It reminds me of that.
While trying to fry eggs sunny-side up,
you end up with...
What is that called?
- Omelette. - Scrambled eggs.
Right. Scrambled eggs. It's not omelette.
(It's not omelette.)
(Chi Yeul laughs at Ho Dong.)
Omelette is something else.
- It's scrambled eggs. - Set the table.
- It's become like scrambled eggs. - Scrambled eggs?
Yes.
Look at these.
They look as chubby as my cheeks.
Braised monkfish is a dish from Masan.
I should open it because I'm from there.
The sauce bag should be opened by someone from Masan.
You're good.
- You're a good cook. - What?
It's just what you think.
I'm so bad at cooking.
I'm a bad cook.
(Everything looks impressive to Chi Yeul.)
Cooked monkfish pieces are covered in spicy sauce.
They are carefully mixed together.
Green onions are added as a substitute for bean sprouts.
Ho Dong's simple and easy braised monkfish is ready now.
If you have any leftover sauce...
Okay.
With leftover sauce...
- To the bacon, - Yes.
we could add some sauce.
I learned it when I lived alone.
(Use leftover sauce.)
With freshly cooked rice,
the meal looks complete.
(The table is becoming full.)
This feels nice.
I usually eat alone.
(He usually eats alone.)
Today, I'm eating with many people.
It feels like I'm at a guesthouse.
Is that so?
It feels like...
I'm eating with my family.
(It's a special day for all of them.)
(The main dish is served.)
In the beautiful Sinsa-dong,
we're having dinner with...
three lovely siblings.
This meal is...
filled with...
the eldest sister's love.
The simple yet gorgeous dishes...
look like dishes served at a restaurant.
Dinner Theater. Ready, action.
We usually don't talk much.
(He starts eating without saying anything.)
Grandma is coming tomorrow.
- Really? - Yes.
- It's been a long time. - It has.
How are things these days?
- With my boyfriend? - Yes.
(She must have a boyfriend.)
I think you should worry about yourself.
I'm still young.
You're not.
When I was your age,
I had already dated a few guys.
(Laughing)
But there are only guys at my high school.
Those who go to boys' school usually date more girls.
- What about you? - Me?
(Tae Yang becomes her target.)
I can't talk to girls.
- You can't? - No.
(Shy)
When are you going to introduce your girlfriend to me?
She's not born yet.
That was smooth.
Your girlfriend is not born yet?
She doesn't exist yet?
She's not in this world yet.
(He's so cute.)
Enjoy.
- Enjoy. - Enjoy.
Wrap some rice with it.
Dip it in the sauce.
With some sauce...
(He dips the bacon in the sauce.)
(He takes a big bite.)
It tastes good with the sauce, right?
Why is there so much leftover sauce in the fridge?
- We often order delivery food. - Right?
What do you usually order?
My favorite is fried chicken with spicy sauce.
This monkfish has so much flesh.
It does.
Look at this. It has so much flesh.
It's so plump.
(The man from Masan tries braised monkfish.)
It tastes great.
It was frozen, but it doesn't taste like it.
Not at all.
Ho Dong associated Sinsa-dong with braised monkfish.
Now, he is devouring the dish.
(Ho Dong devours braised monkfish.)
Chi Yeul is enjoying the bacon...
that melts in his mouth.
They share the joy of eating together.
I'm here.
The Sinsa-dong siblings' dinner...
has become a bit more special.
The atmosphere heightens.
When the three of them were having a conversation,
it sounded so natural.
Do you eat together often?
- Yes. - Yes, we do.
They look genuinely close with each other.
It looks so natural.
If it's too quiet when you eat, you sometimes talk to yourself.
"It tastes great."
You do that when you live alone.
How long have you been living here?
In this apartment?
- It's been two years. - Oh, how long?
I always think...
everyone would love to live...
near Garosu-gil. It's a fashion street.
It's a fancy street.
Doesn't it feel special...
to live in this area?
- How does it feel? - Not really.
Everyone seems to envy me.
When people ask me where I live...
and I answer I live here, they envy me.
But we don't go out that much.
We like to be home.
(They like to be home.)
We like to be home, so we don't go out often.
You don't become a good student because you live near your school.
It depends on your personality.
Even if you live in a popular area,
you might not like going out.
That's right.
Do you not like to be somewhere noisy either?
I like going out.
(Tae Yang likes to go out.)
You like it?
I see.
What's the best thing about living near Garosu-gil?
There are a lot of restaurants.
- There are many nice restaurants. - That's right.
- It's full of good restaurants. - It is.
- People line up. - Right.
Which place do you go to the most?
An internet cafe.
An internet cafe? Garosu-gil must be famous for internet cafes.
Every street has an internet cafe.
(Misunderstanding)
Internet cafes are the best.
- At his age. - Yes.
There's only one piece left.
I've been hesitating.
- You should eat it. With sauce. - Okay.
You have some rice left.
Why is it covered in sauce?
I dipped it in sauce.
I thought she'd refuse.
(I refuse to refuse.)
I thought she'd refuse.
But...
(Nam Kyung takes the last piece.)
Since I started on this show,
this is the first time we've finished all the food.
- There's nothing left. - Green onions taste good too.
While Ho Dong and Chi Yeul finish all the food,
the two gentlemen are...
ringing all the doorbells in Sinsa-dong.
I'm glad Ho Dong succeeded.
(I hope we'll succeed too.)
- Hello. - Who is it?
I'm actor Kim Yong Geon.
Hello.
You know who I am, right?
- Nice to meet you. - I'm Lee Gyeong Gyu.
Hello.
We're shooting a special episode of Dining Together.
I live in Nonhyeon-dong,
so we're shooting in Sinsa-dong today.
We've been looking for a family...
to have dinner with.
We've already had dinner.
You have?
You shot the opening near here, right?
Yes. That's right.
So I waited for you,
but you went somewhere else.
- I see. What a shame. - Too bad.
Why didn't you wink at us or something?
Your hair looks great too.
She waited for us.
- Thank you. - I'm sorry.
Thank you.
- Take care. - Bye.
- She's so kind. - Earlier...
(They ring the doorbell downstairs.)
Yong Geon.
Who is it?
Hello. I'm actor Kim Yong Geon.
- Hello. - Hello.
- You know who I am, right? - Yes.
We're shooting Dining Together.
We've already had dinner.
I see.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- I'm sorry. - Thank you.
Yong Geon.
(Ringing doorbells in Sinsa-dong, current time is 7:25pm)
Yong Geon,
my best time up to now is...
finding a family at 7:59pm.
- Really? - Yes.
I've went into a house at 7:59pm before.
Really?
(Sniffing)
- Don't you smell food? - I do smell something.
You can ring the doorbell.
(Pressing)
- Oh, hello. - This must be a clothing business.
- Hello, this is Kim Yong Geon. - Hello.
- Hello. - Oh, we thought...
this was a regular house.
Have you had dinner?
Yes, we just ate.
I see. That's sad news for us.
That was so close.
We should've eaten with you.
We could have if we came a bit earlier.
When did you eat?
Just minutes ago.
(Stumbling)
That was so close.
- Nice to meet you. - Sure.
Goodbye.
We should've been here.
My gosh. It's a pattern.
- Yong Geon. - Yes.
I was wondering if anyone was eating down here.
(His shoes begin to look too heavy.)
(Laughing)
Hello.
I'm Kim Yong Geon, the actor.
Do you know who I am? I'm Ha Jung Woo's dad.
I'm sorry.
Oh, have you had dinner?
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
- Good luck. - Thanks.
- They already ate. - Jung Woo's ears must be burning.
"Who's talking about me so much?"
Goodness. I'm sorry.
- What time is it right now? - It's only 30 past.
- 7:30pm? - Yes.
The gentleman finally lost his cool.
The two godfathers are afraid that they will fail.
(Lips getting dry)
My lips are getting dry.
(They ring different bells at the same time.)
What if all three invite us in?
I'm worried about that. What if they all want us?
That never happens.
- Really? - Yes.
I'm hungry.
- Let's do this. - Yong Geon.
Go, go, go.
Yong Geon, you can start here. I'll start from the top.
(Individual battles)
This is so tiring.
(Listening in)
(Feeling nervous)
- Hello. - Hello.
- Are your parents home? - No.
- Have you had dinner? - I have.
- Is this Dining Together? - Yes.
Goodness, this is unbelievable.
If you haven't eaten, we could've eaten together.
Oh, no.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
- I'm so hungry. - Yes.
Hello, we're shooting Dining Together right now.
We already ate and are cleaning up the table.
We should've come here first.
Hello, I'm Kim Yong Geon, the actor. Have you had dinner?
I have.
- We can visit two more buildings. - Okay.
I don't remember which ones we went to.
Have you had dinner?
- Yes. - I see.
I have a good feeling. This place feels good.
The two, old veterans are...
sweating and running around to avoid eating at a convenience store.
My goodness.
Oh, gosh.
Did we already come here?
(They walk up the stairs of a dozen buildings.)
(Keep it up, shoes.)
Do you think we could dine with you?
I don't want to show my face.
Really?
If you haven't eaten...
We moved here just recently.
(Let's see.)
(It's 7:53pm right now!)
Yong Geon, if we fail, we have to go to a convenience store.
Do you sometimes fail?
I fail about once a year.
- What? - Only about once a year.
(Ringing the bell)
You can talk to them.
(Is anybody home?)
- Yes? - Hello.
- Yes. - I'm Lee Gyeong Gyu, the comedian.
- What? - Lee Gyeong Gyu, the comedian.
I was wondering if we could eat with you.
I don't think I can do that.
Is that not possible?
- How much more? Four minutes? - Yes.
Goodness, this is quite thrilling.
Yong Geon, what kind of...
thrill are you getting out of this?
(His shoes are starting to lose their charm.)
Where?
Come on, let's run.
They are running out of time to enjoy the excitement.
They only have three minutes left.
- Yong Geon. - Yes?
You can go downstairs. I'll go upstairs.
- What? The downstairs? - You can start here.
The two, old men won't give up until the end.
Will they be able to turn this into a drama with a huge twist?
- Who is it? - Hello.
I'm Lee Gyeong Gyu.
- Oh, hello. - We're shooting Dining Together.
Man, I already ate.
What? My gosh, why did you eat? Did you really?
- Did you eat? - I already ate.
Okay, then. We're in a hurry. Bye.
(Taking big steps)
You should try this place.
I'll ring this house.
(They're continuously fighting their own battles.)
(Ringing)
- Who is it? - Hello.
I'm Kim Yong Geon, the actor.
- Yes? - Right.
- Do you know who I am? - Yes.
Have you had dinner?
I came out here to shoot Dining Together.
No.
- You haven't? - Yes.
Do you think we could eat together?
Hello?
It's just Gyeong Gyu and me. Just two people.
- Let's eat something simple. - We'll...
Okay, sure.
- Oh my gosh. - Can you open the door?
(They find a house one minute before running out of time.)
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Yong Geon!
- We did it. - How can this happen?
What time is it?
(They only had 1 minute left.)
How can this be?
(That was so close.)
- Yong Geon. - Yes?
This is the fun of this show.
(A high-five of triumph)
This is the fun.
Yong Geon, your shoes saved us.
My shoes?
I think I should be at a hospital because of my arthritis.
This is what a dramatic ending is like.
Yes, let's go in. This is a very dramatic ending.
I'm so tired.
Why isn't he coming out?
- I feel nervous. - Yong Geon.
He already said yes.
It's okay if we go in past 8pm.
- Is that the case? - Of course.
We need to give him time to clean up his house.
(But...)
Why is today so difficult?
(It's taking longer than they thought.)
What's wrong?
Something feels kind of weird.
(Gyeong Gyu also feels that something is off.)
I'll ring the bell again.
(Ringing the bell again)
He'll come out.
(The godfather is nervous too.)
Hello?
We're waiting outside. He already said yes.
We already ate. I'm so sorry.
What?
(What's she talking about?)
(He rings the bell again.)
(We're waiting here outside. He already said yes.)
We already ate. I'm so sorry.
What?
(You...)
(already ate?)
(3 minutes ago)
(It's all right.)
(He probably meant "No, thank you.")
- The young man said he didn't... - I already ate.
- Did you eat? - Yes.
- I see. - Okay.
- I'm sorry. - Don't worry about it. Thank you.
That's why it took so long.
My gosh, that was so close.
It took over five minutes.
The two, old gentlemen...
couldn't open any doors in Sinsa-dong.
- So this does happen. - Yes.
(Trudging)
Okay, then.
- To a convenience store? - Yes.
My watch isn't 8pm yet.
What?
- It's well past. - Is my watch fake?
(Is my watch fake?)
(Please turn back time.)
- Yong Geon. - Yes?
- Aren't you tired? - It's not that.
We have to choose a good convenience store.
It's been so long since I've done this. I'm a bit lost.
Do you sometimes end up not eating anything there?
Did that ever happen?
Ho Dong couldn't eat at a convenience store.
(It's the unforgettable incident in Samseong-dong.)
(BTS and Ho Dong's complete failure.)
(Feeling nervous)
It's not like...
we lost a lot of time...
- in the beginning. - No, our opening was long.
Really?
Our opening segment probably lasted about 15 minutes.
- That's... - Are you talking to me?
No.
(He got me.)
- During the beginning. - The beginning.
Ho Dong probably left, right?
- He's probably still around. - Still?
Oh, I guess so.
Let's see.
(Will the two godfathers at least get to eat something...)
(at a convenience store in Sinsa-dong?)
We ask if they live in Sinsa-dong.
- If they do... - They must live around here, then.
Then we can get some cup noodles.
Recently...
I see some students.
Yong Geon, there are a lot of students here.
- There are a lot of people. - Are there?
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Do you live in Sinsa-dong?
Then your sister is...
looking for a job, meaning she's graduated.
What about the living expenses?
- Even now? - Yes.
I have another side job.
I wanted to run a clothing business with a friend.
I'm running it now.
That's how I make a living now.
- That's hard. - Do you buy wholesale?
Yes. I was planning...
to go to Dongdaemun with my brother.
That's difficult.
They buy samples.
- They're hard to get. - Right.
- Once they buy samples, - Right.
they have to take photos and upload them on the website.
- How do you know? - Of course I do.
I learned a lot through experience in life.
I tried many different things.
I have to make a living if I don't succeed as a singer.
He had a hard life like his name suggests.
There's patternmaking.
There are so many places that make samples.
There are many on this side.
Before cafes and shops opened up,
it used to be place where...
many fashion designers lived.
- There are over 100 shops. - There are over 100.
- Right. - Is your work related to that?
- No, it's not. - I don't think so.
After she buys wholesale items,
she sells them on the Internet.
She majored in visual design.
She has a lot of interest in fashion.
Yes, I like it.
It's good to earn money while doing the work you like.
Those who studied visual design are good at makeup too.
They're good at makeup.
She drew on my face.
Did you try it on your siblings' face?
I did when he was young.
- I had them sit down. - It's the same.
My sister did the same to me.
My sister called me suddenly.
She put white powder and made me look like a ghost.
Then she put on red lipstick.
She said that it didn't look good on me.
She tried on me because we look similar.
She studies without sleeping much.
- She works as well. - She sells clothes.
You work hard to earn money,
but you have to spend it to support your younger siblings.
Do you feel bad sometimes?
I don't feel that way at all.
I wish I could do more for them.
I don't usually express my feelings.
I want to do more for them.
It makes me feel sad that I can't do enough for them.
She wants to give more.
- Yes. - She's 26 years old.
She must want to look pretty...
and have nice things.
She probably wants to wear clothes with fur too.
It's normal for her age.
Instead she works so hard to take care of her siblings.
- She's amazing. - How do her siblings feel about...
their sister who has such a big heart?
I'm always grateful.
I'm grateful.
I don't have anything to say in particular,
but I always feel it.
I just came up with a question.
Does her boyfriend give you money and treat you sometimes?
Yes, he does sometimes.
My boyfriend is from Gyeongsang Province.
Where in Gyeongsang Province?
- He's from Busan. - Busan?
- I see. He's from Busan. - Is he direct?
- Do you know what it is? - Yes.
Men from Gyeongsang Province are known to be brusque.
I think he is too.
When he meets my brothers at home,
he doesn't say much but gives them allowances.
He remembers their birthdays too.
We're both from Gyeongsang Province.
I'm close to being a person from Seoul.
- I see. - I don't say,
"Don't hold my hand because it makes my hand sweat."
I don't say, "Don't hold me. My sleeve will get loose."
We embrace women.
We're sensitive and make them feel comfortable.
We have improved.
Right, we're accustomed to the culture in Seoul.
Has your boyfriend changed?
He says the same thing.
He says that he's close to being a person from Seoul.
However...
(They're embarrassed.)
How long has he lived in Seoul?
He's lived in Seoul for 3 to 4 years.
That's when you're still mistaken.
- Right. - After 3 to 4 years,
they think that they're from Seoul.
They say, "Ma'am, may I get a meal?"
They have a strange accent.
He asks me if he speaks with a Seoul accent.
I just nod,
but it's obvious that he's from Busan.
How did you meet?
We were in the same English class.
When I saw him study, I approached him.
Did you ask, "How old are you?"
I left him a note.
Your boyfriend did?
No, I did.
- I approached him first. - Goodness.
She has leadership.
Had he spoken to you before?
No, I observed him for several hours.
I thought that he was a good person.
I left him a note and ran away.
- Then he called me. - That means he liked you.
That's how we met, and we're still together.
Nam Kyung was observing him.
Remember this. It's important.
- It's because... - Listen carefully.
Do you think that her boyfriend had...
noticed or not?
He noticed.
- He definitely did. - He did.
He definitely noticed that a woman was watching him...
with interest.
You make a mistake if...
- you turn around. - That's right.
You have to concentrate even more.
(He must study harder if he knows how to play it.)
He fidgets.
That's right.
Nothing is more attractive than a man...
who is concentrating on something.
Stay alert.
- I was sitting across from him. - Understand, Tae Yang?
He said that he didn't notice me.
I thought that he was concentrating hard.
He just knew how to play it.
What do you call...
your sister's boyfriend?
- How about mister? - In the past...
- What do you call him? - In the past,
he gave me private English lessons.
His last name is Park.
- Teacher Park? - I call him Teacher Park.
Wait, I just got goose bumps.
Wait.
When I was in middle school,
my sister was a high school senior.
She was about to enter college,
but she and my private tutor liked each other.
He came to our house often.
(How can it be so similar?)
It's similar.
All of their stories are related to you.
- Right. - Right?
My sister is married and happy. Please delete what I said.
(He protects his sister.)
Apologize to your brother-in-law.
What's in the past is only the past.
I love you.
Nam Kyung, you studied visual design.
You also want to work in fashion.
How about you, Tae Yang?
For me,
I want to do something related to animals.
He wants to train dogs like Kang Hyung Wook.
- He wants to be him. - Do you like dogs?
- Yes. - We were born in the year of dog.
(Startled)
(Barking)
Try to train me.
(She's shocked.)
I was so startled.
- Goodness. - Train me.
His dream will change starting today.
(His dream might change.)
His dream will change starting today.
To being a poacher.
(Laughing)
A poacher?
(He wants to be a hunter.)
How about you, Tae Geon?
I like computers quite a lot.
I want to be a professional in information security.
I'd like to find a job in that field.
Wasn't your dream...
- That's... - becoming a singer?
My mom said it as a joke.
- Really? - Yes.
He sings too much.
He never stops singing.
He bought a microphone.
He keeps using it.
How about this?
Dining Together in Sinsa-dong.
We'll start the impromptu audition.
(Dining Together Star)
World-famous Singer Hwang Chi Yeul...
finished his performance in China.
He came here for us today.
- What's going on? - Take the microphone.
(It's a Bluetooth microphone.)
- Echo effect is turned on. - It's automatic.
- Shall I play music? - Let's hear it.
What's the song?
"A Daily Song".
(Sighing)
(He's nervous to sing in front of the original singer.)
- Maestro. - Wait.
(He's ready to listen.)
(Smiling)
(Without knowing)
(He starts at a low tone.)
(As if I’m desperately calling out to you)
(His breathing sounds unstable.)
(He tries not to laugh.)
(She bursts out laughing.)
- You're doing well. - It starts now.
(He ends up laughing.)
I'm nervous.
(It makes me cry every day)
(His siblings react honestly.)
(He struggles with high notes.)
(It's okay. Continue.)
(The judge sings with him.)
(It spins around me)
I don't want to sing.
(He gives up due to the high note.)
(Embarrassed)
It still feels great.
It makes me feel good.
Let's hear your opinion.
This was an impromptu audition.
- Be serious. - First of all,
Tae Geon was quite nervous.
This is what I think.
Everyone has a tune.
(Laughing)
Even if he's behind,
he will be able to sing his own music.
I'm not qualified enough to judge.
Tae Geon.
You should study harder.
- Let's study, okay? - Okay.
Let's study, Tae Geon.
(He accepts it.)
Let's give him a round of applause.
Two gentlemen enter a convenience store.
- Hello. - Hi.
Are you guys eating here?
- Yes. - Where do you live?
I don't live here.
What? That's not good.
How about you? Do you live in Sinsa-dong?
Yes.
We're filming Dining Together.
We failed to get into a house.
When we fail, we eat in the convenience store.
- Do you mind... - Can we join you?
if we join you?
It's fine even if you say no.
We can have a meal together and have a conversation.
Will he be the one they've been looking for so desperately?
- Sure. - Okay.
(He readily agrees to two godfathers.)
- We did it. Let's join him. - Okay.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Otherwise, we can't eat.
- Right. - I see.
- You can go ahead. - What's your name?
Han Jeong Wan.
- Han Jeong Wan. - Han Jeong Wan?
We'll go buy food.
I'll pay for it. They gave me money.
You can't spend more than 2 dollars.
- It has to be within 2 dollars. - We each pay 2 dollars.
I have money here.
Godfathers can finally have a warm meal...
at the convenience store showing mercy with 2 dollars.
- Yong Geon. - Yes?
Have you ever eaten in a convenience store?
- No. - What?
Not in a convenience store.
(Yong Geon has never eaten in a convenience store before.)
I bought food here and ate at home.
Right.
What can I buy with 2 dollars?
- Yong Geon. - Yes?
- Let's have a cup noodle. - Sure.
(Two godfathers decide to have cup noodles.)
(He picks two.)
Let's have this.
- That's good. Okay. - Yes.
Where's yellow radish?
- Yellow radish? - Yes.
- I'm sorry. - It's all right.
- There it is. - Just one?
- One's enough. - That's enough.
- Let's get kimchi. How much is it? - There it is. It's 1 dollar.
- 1 dollar. - One will do.
- Are you paying together? - Yes.
(They pay 2 dollars each.)
Thank you.
People often eat like this nowadays.
(How are they doing?)
(First time getting water for a cup noodle in a convenience store)
Gosh.
Let's move this.
Did I get too much water?
- It's all right. - Is it okay?
(A meal in a convenience store is ready.)
Where is the lid?
- Thank you. - No problem.
- For letting us join you. - Not at all.
- I hope you enjoy it. - Sit down.
(He never skips to take a photo of a meal.)
This meal is...
an elegant meal in a convenience store...
which recovered gentlemen's dignity...
they lost in Sinsa-dong.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Let's eat. - Okay.
Let's eat.
(Finally, a meal in a convenience store in Sinsa-dong)
If you don't mind, can I ask what you do for living?
I'm in securities business.
- In securities business? - Yes.
Where's your work?
I work in a personal office around here.
- Are you married? - Yes, I am.
- You are? - Yes.
You look young.
- Oh, thank you. - You're welcome.
How long has it been since you got married?
I got married in 2002.
- It's been almost 17 years. - Yes.
You got married in the year of the World Cup.
Yes. When it was crazy with the World Cup games.
Right. When I was hosting a show.
- That's when you got married? - Right.
Do you have children?
I have a son who's in middle school.
- One child? - Yes.
Why are you eating here?
I got off work late,
but it's too late to go home...
and eat now.
- Because you feel sorry? - Of course.
- You're nice. - I know.
(A kind husband's use of a convenience store.)
Does your wife say anything if you come home late?
No, she doesn't.
I feel bad, so I eat before I go home.
- Solicitude. - Of course.
- Solicitude. - Yes.
- He's the gentleman of Sinsa-dong. - He's the gentleman.
- He's the gentleman of Sinsa-dong. - He's the gentleman of Sinsa-dong.
Many people eat in a convenience store, Yong Geon.
It looks normal.
I only bought food home. It's my first time eating here.
It's good.
(He's forced.)
(They're probably mistaken to think he's sad.)
Aren't you lonely...
to eat alone?
Kind of,
but I don't do this all the time.
We eat together sometimes.
You can ask me.
If I'm lonely to eat alone.
It's been quite long. It's been almost 20 years.
(A common question for someone who ate alone for 20 years)
Aren't you lonely?
It's fun.
I've been cooking pasta lately.
(Yong Geon enjoys cooking pasta lately.)
I'm impressed at myself.
- You're impressed at your own food? - Yes.
- I'm impressed at myself. - Amazing.
I ate it for two days in a row.
- What? Pasta? - Yes.
I failed to manage the portion.
(Actually, he failed to manage the portion.)
We ran for two hours.
- I know. - I'm so hungry.
Usually, I'd feel very tired,
but I don't feel tired at all.
- Really? - I don't feel tired at all.
I enjoyed it. I was excited.
It was throbbing.
Even in this minus 10ºC...
of extreme coldness,
it felt...
warm...
that melts my heart.
(He enjoyed Sinsa-dong on foot in dress shoes.)
- I get to use my gold spoon here. - I know.
He finally takes a bite with a gold spoon...
he kept in his arms.
Yong Geon who's never eaten in a convenience store before...
experiences a joy of being together...
instead of eating alone...
and sucks all noodles.
(It's delicious.)
With Yong Geon, Gyeong Gyu used all his energy...
on pressing doorbells today...
alleviates his hunger...
proving that the belly has no ears.
(He alleviates his hunger drinking cup noodle soup.)
Jeong Wan who volunteered to eat alone for his family...
is able to have a warm meal...
with a new family.
I'm glad I was able to meet you.
Do you walk home from here?
- Yes. - I see.
Do you live in the apartment near here?
- Yes. - In this town?
How long have you been living here?
Maybe 33 years?
- Goodness. - It's been about 32 years now.
- Here? - Yes.
That's a pretty long time.
It's like my hometown.
- Did you graduate high school here? - Yes. All my schools.
- Right. - Which high school did you go to?
Apgujeong high school in Apgujeong.
- Right. Because you live here. - Yes.
- Apgujeong? - Yes.
- Sinsa middle school. - Singu elementary school.
- Singu. - Singu elementary school.
- Sinsa middle school. - How about high school?
I went to Apgujeong high school.
- Apgujeong high school. - Yes.
- You're a native. - Yes.
Do you plan to stay here?
Yes. Probably.
I know. You're a native of this town.
I know.
You look unique.
Are you influenced by Garosu-gil?
Yes. A little bit.
(Fashion forward man of Sinsa-dong influenced by Garosu-gil)
- Everyone says it. - I know. Right?
Yes.
(While they're talking about fashion with Sinsa-dong native...)
What does your brother mean to you?
What does your sister mean to you?
My second mom.
- That deep? - Yes.
She's like a mom.
What about you, Tae Yang?
- You have a big age gap. - Yes.
When I was a baby,
she changed my diapers.
She plays a bigger role...
than Mom.
(His sister means as much as his mother.)
You're probably too embarrassed to look at your sister.
Look in the camera, and send a message to your sister.
Dear Sister.
I just became a high school student,
and there's nothing I can really do for you now.
But when I grow up, I want to pay you back...
and talk more...
to become closer...
and give you a lot of gifts.
I love you, Sister.
- You too, Tae Geon. - I...
(It's Tae Geon's turn.)
Thank you for taking care of me like a second mother.
Even when we grow up,
I hope we never forget each other...
and keep a good relationship. I love you.
- Say something to your brothers. - Me?
Tae Geon and Tae Yang.
Well...
(Due to longing,)
I don't cry often.
(she hides her tears with a laughter.)
Even though the whole family...
can't live together...
in the same house right now,
the day we get to live together...
will come for sure.
I'm always going to put an effort...
in you and Mom for the day to come.
I'm always grateful that...
you are healthy.
I appreciate...
that you help me quietly.
Let's endure it even though it's difficult...
and try our best until the day comes.
I love you, guys.
Good.
(It's touching.)
It was heartwarming.
I'm impressed.
Although they're apart for now,
they dream of the day the family gathers together.
Three siblings of Garosu-gil become a reliable fence to each other.
(The whole family gathered for Tae Yang's graduation ceremony.)
- Your son. - Yes.
- Your son's in grade eight. - Yes.
- He might experience adolescence. - Of course.
Say something to your son.
- To your son and your wife. - Towards the camera.
- To my son and wife? - Yes.
Ji Wook and Min Young.
(To my son, Ji Wook and wife, Min Young.)
I wish the very best for this year.
Also,
I'll try to be a better dad and a husband.
I love you.
- That was nice. - Right.
He's the best husband in Sinsa-dong.
- Yes, he really is. - The best husband in Sinsa-dong.
- He's so cool. - Yes.
The best dad in Sinsa-dong.
Yong Geon, you should...
You should also say a few words to Jung Woo.
- Who? - Ha Jung Woo.
- To Jung Woo? - Yes.
I love both of my sons equally.
Jung Woo, I know how busy you are these days.
Make sure you take care of your health.
This year... You don't want me to get married before you do, right?
I'm sure you don't.
You're all I think about, Son.
I really hope I hear some good news this year.
- Tell him to work with me. - What?
He should star in my movie.
Okay. Also, I've known...
Gyeong Gyu for a long time.
You should star in his movie. Forget all other movies.
(Gyeong Gyu is over the moon.)
He has his own film production company, you know.
If he sends you a script,
you should talk to Jung Woo Sung and Lee Jung Jae.
All three of you should prioritize being in his movie.
(Gyeong Gyu is very satisfied.)
Tell him not to pay you.
You should do everything you can to help him out.
Hurrah!
You'll get a lot of other projects going forward.
- All right. And... - Hurrah!
Yong Geon, tell him that he should come on this show too.
Yes, you should come on this show...
sometime in the future on my behalf.
It's really fun.
You like to walk.
I know that you walk dozens of kilometers every day.
This show is very human.
You should join them for dinner.
There's that thing you do. Ask for some toasted seaweed...
and show them your eating show.
(Jung Woo, please join us.)
All right.
I love you, my sons.
Finally. My gosh.
(Heart-warming messages from the fathers)
Let's wash all the dishes quickly.
My gosh, it's so warm.
We need to clean up right away.
(Squeaky clean)
I know this for certain. You know how big Sinsa-dong is, right?
- Yes, I do. - Your place...
is the warmest place in Sinsa-dong.
- Thank you. - We came to the warmest house.
(They take photos with their dinner mates.)
At the warmest house in Sinsa-dong.
They met their dinner mate at the convenience store after a long day,
and the kind 3 siblings became our 108th family.
Thank you for the unforgettable memories.
- Dining Together, cheers! - Cheers!
Thank you for the great memories.
We hope we can watch the show for at least 10 years.
- Go, Dining Together. - Go, Dining Together.
(Dining Together Court in Paju in February, 2018)
(A prosecutor and a lawyer are preparing for a trial.)
(And)
(Gyeong Gyu and Ho Dong are dragged to the court.)
(Surprised)
(You must know what you did wrong!)
(The defendant, Lee Gyeong Gyu,)
(is indicted for defamation.)
(Defendant Lee Gyeong Gyu, indicted for defamation)
(What did you call Hani of EXID?)
(Who's EXID?)
(Up and down, up and down)
(She's embarrassed of the prosecutor.)
(What did you call U-ie of After School?)
(I called her U-hee.)
(You're banned from hosting shows for the next 10 years.)
(Gyeong Gyu's lawyer defends him.)
(Ignorance is not a sin.)
(She starts to work on proving his innocence.)
(Do you know my name?)
(Speechless)
(See? This is how ignorant he is.)
(Her innovative approach makes Gyeong Gyu happy.)
(His ignorance gets him acquitted.)
(The prosecutor can't accept it.)
(Comedy actor Lim Chang Jung, Queen of TV commercials, Jung Ryeo Won)
(Today's destination is Gyoha-dong, Paju.)
(It's the mecca of the Korean publishing industry.)
(It's become the center of the film and TV industry.)
(Doesn't this place look like a filming set?)
(Wherever Ryeo Won stands turns into a filming set.)
(Dining Together on the streets of Gyoha-dong)
(Startled)
(Chang Jung flaunts his slapstick skills.)
(He sure is the master of comedy acting.)
(You surprised me with that ancient skill.)
(The ancient comedian does it too.)
(Disappointed)
(That wasn't funny.)
(What will happen to them in Gyoha-dong?)
(We should lift up our spirits.)
(She practices nonstop.)
Hello.
(My gosh, I'm sorry.)
(Pardon?)
(I'm...)
(We're busy right now.)
(I'm sorry.)
(Embarrassed)
(She didn't even get to say a word properly.)
(Can you recognize her?)
She's been in many dramas.
(She was a member of Chakra.)
(She shows her the old dance move.)
(Jung Ryeo Won is mortified.)
(Yes?)
(He sings one of his major hits for a complete stranger.)
(What are you doing now?)
(We're hungry...)
(It's me, Chang Jung.)
(It's been disconnected.)
(Not getting any answers makes him cry.)
(They get a reality check.)
(No more talking!)
(They press the doorbell right away.)
(The actor, Mr. Kim, lives here.)
(This is crazy.)
(Will they get to have dinner at a celebrity's place?)
(Dining Together)
I haven't done that in such a long time.
- It made me nostalgic. - Yes.
- I think we succeeded. - Me too.
Thanks for all of your support.
I relied on you a lot today.
- It was honest. - Definitely.
This shows how generous and open people can be.
My, I'm so happy right now.
(Let's jump to celebrate!)
(High five)
The stylish gentleman with shiny shoes...
didn't lose his dignity...
until the moment he left Sinsa-dong.
A dinner with a graceful gentleman.
Would you like to join?