(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.)
Where will we...
(Song Hye Kyo and Park Bo Gum met at this place.)
(I look at you with my eyes)
(Awkwardness, instead of love, surrounds them.)
Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo...
filmed their drama here.
- Right, not too long ago. - You're right.
- This is Hongjecheon. - It's actually Moraenae.
Why is it Moraenae?
Because there's a lot of sand here.
Don't joke around.
- I'm telling you the truth. - Seriously?
This is a famous place.
Is Moraenae an old name for Hongjecheon?
You're right.
Because there's a lot of sand.
Correct.
(Sand piled up at the bottom of the main stream, thus the name.)
The weather became...
a bit warmer today.
Perhaps, our guest is outside.
Many people are exercising right now.
I think our staff members are pretending to work out too.
- No, not at all. - Really?
It's because the weather got warmer.
Goodness.
Come on!
(If you want to become a civil servant, study)
(Study)
(If you want to become a civil servant, study)
(They automatically react.)
They were actors.
(If you want to become a comedian)
(If you want to become an actor)
- Then... - I'm Lee Yu Ri.
Lee Kyung Kyu, Kang Ho Dong, everybody!
(Let us dine)
(Together)
(Everyone joins in.)
(And then, they go back to workout mode.)
(She's not that good at acting.)
(Startled)
I told you.
They're all actors?
Yes, I told you.
- Hello. - Hello.
Everybody knows Lee Yu Ri...
as the queen of viewer ratings.
(The queen has come to the show.)
Do you want to see me die?
After all that I've done to come this far!
I tried so hard to survive!
She played the role of Yeon Min Jung,
a female antagonist, and paved a new way for antagonists.
She even received the Grand Award for her performance.
She shines in every drama she plays a part in,
and everyone gathers around to watch her.
It's Lee Yu Ri.
You're the famous queen.
So what is Seo Kyung Suk doing here?
Isn't he the king of entertainment?
What do you mean?
I'm talking to you.
Alongside Lee Yoon Seok, they were known...
as the smart comedians.
They made many popular phrases.
He worked so hard...
and even received the Grand Award in his field.
(He is the brain of humor.)
These two, who have received the grand awards,
have joined Dining Together.
Don't force yourself to make up things.
He and I once ruined a show.
- We did. - Right.
It's been a while.
- We... - What did you two work on?
We were on "Single Wife" together.
Right.
That was our rivaling show.
- It aired on Wednesday. - On Wednesday?
You had a hard time when "Single Wife" was airing, right?
I'm sure your ratings were soaring.
- This is JTBC, right? - It was good back then.
Why didn't you keep filming it?
- For your show's ratings? - Yes.
By the way,
we only saw the elegant side of the queen of ratings.
I had no idea you'd do something like this.
- You're right. - She's doing PR.
- She's very kind. - She's preparing...
for a drama right now,
and she's been on almost every single variety show out there.
- What do you mean? - It's not even JTBC's drama.
The drama I filmed for MBC will be airing soon.
But the rivaling dramas are too popular.
So that's why I decided to show up here.
- I'd like to do some PR. - All right.
And you?
I have my own online channel.
(This newbie creator advertises his channel.)
- Subscribe, like, - Like?
and turn on your notification.
Make sure you do them.
- You're a content creator. - Yes.
You really have a channel?
- Yes. - Of course.
It's been a month.
I worked on two of his teasers.
You should consider this.
Make your own channel...
- Right. - and video yourself...
getting angry.
It doesn't have to be that complicated.
I can have my own channel in this very show.
I'll turn like this and say, "Hello, this is Lee Kyung Kyu."
I can do that.
- They edit some parts, right? - Yes.
They do it every time you do those boring and long monologues.
- Right. - I can use that chance.
You know what? There are many videos of you...
- officiating weddings. - I watched them too.
You can just put those videos into your channel.
I've officiated three weddings.
I asked him to officiate my wedding for the first time.
- That's true. - Right.
Afterwards, Lee Yoon Seok got married.
And then, it was him.
- So you've officiated three times. - Right.
And it was for Seo Kyung Suk, Kang Ho Dong, and Lee Yoon Seok.
Yes, and none of you guys have divorced.
That's my personal record.
Amazing.
They're all still married.
Why did I even talk about that?
Please read your mission card.
- All right. - You can read it.
"Have dinner in Namgajwa-dong, Seoul."
You should read it in your dramatic voice.
- Really? - You're the famous antagonist.
- Okay. - Make it creepy.
- Read it resentfully. - Okay.
- Doesn't she need to slap someone? - Can you film just me?
All right. Ready. Action.
"Have dinner..."
"in Namgajwa-dong, Seoul!"
Why didn't you grab his hair?
I do a lot of this...
on this upcoming drama.
Namgajwa-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.
It was once called Gajaeul because there was...
a lot of crayfish in the area.
(Let's dine together!)
Old residential areas and alleys went under redevelopment.
"Gajaeul New Town", a newly-rising residential area...
was thus created.
(The area is becoming popular.)
In this place where the past and the future coexist,
will they be able to dine together?
Dining Together, episode 114, "Have Your Cake and Eat It".
("Have Your Cake and Eat It")
Moraenae is the older name for Hongjecheon.
- Why is it Moraenae? - Sandy streams, maybe?
- You're right. - You got it right.
- I'm right? - It's a simple answer.
- I didn't know that. - It's because of the sand.
I see. It didn't mean "the day after tomorrow".
"The day after tomorrow".
"Let's meet the day after tomorrow."
What's famous here?
- Here? - Yes.
"Gajwa" stands for crayfish.
- Crayfish? - That's why it's called Gajaeul.
- Goodness. - Really?
- Really? - He knows his stuff.
- I see. - I know these things.
(Glancing)
- Seriously? - Yes.
- Let me see your hand. - There's nothing here.
I can memorize crayfish.
Kyung Suk, is this true?
I'm not sure.
- He majored in French. - Don't you know everything?
- I don't know this. - He majored in French.
On my other show long time ago,
I analyzed him thoroughly.
He was in the Korea Military Academy.
- That was long time ago. - But he quit.
Then he went to Seoul National University.
Right. What's crayfish in French?
Do I need to know that?
We just need to enjoy eating crayfish.
Wait. You don't know?
Of course, not.
- We just need to enjoy it. - Right.
I feel like I've learned something new today...
- about Namgajwa-dong. - Right.
- I did. - We only knew Moraenae.
We didn't know it was another word for Gajaeul.
(They learn something new about this place.)
Look here.
They sell various things here.
- Right. - They sell grains.
They sell them like they used to long time ago.
This place still attains its old style.
- Skyscrapers coexist too. - Right.
This coexistence is amazing.
(Tall apartments are positioned right next to this place.)
Such markets and alleys still depict the past.
In addition, there is a new town.
Namgajwa-dong is positioned in the center of transformation.
(Complete development, before development, in development)
That is the Namgajwa-dong intersection.
- You're right. - There's Moraenae Post Office
Namgajwa-dong means South Crayfish.
Right.
Look at that.
It's under construction.
They're going through construction to transform the past...
into the future.
Are these apartments?
It is.
I feel like this is a special three-way.
- It's a four-way. - It's a four-way.
- It is? - Yes.
Do you not see this intersection splitting in four ways?
Kyung Suk.
It looks like a three-way from here.
No, it doesn't.
- It's a four-way. - It looks like that?
I see. What did you major in again?
What is crayfish in French?
My ears are so sore.
One question.
What is south in French?
- Stop it. - What is it?
- It's Namgajwa. - What is it?
It's "sud".
- That's south? - "Sud".
- What's north then? - Let's go.
It's been over 20 years since I've studied French.
- Excuse me. - Later on,
- I'll tell you. - Come on in.
Nice to meet you.
We're from Dining Together.
Welcome.
Hello.
- Hello. - We were just passing by.
- Goodness. - It's nice to meet you.
It must be so warm. His cheeks are so red.
Actually, I drank a bit for lunchtime.
Kyung Suk, let's go inside.
It's crowded here.
Sir.
Where are we currently?
Before that,
it's the Year of the Pig.
- And he's here. - Right.
- I'm so grateful to have him here. - I know.
I'm honored.
(What?)
- In order to eat... - He means a real pig has visited.
- Goodness. - It's the Year of the Pig.
I've heard...
so many things about the Year of the Pig,
but I've never been thanked for visiting them.
I'm truly grateful.
He called me a pig.
- Before the apartments... - He's the best.
came in, there were many wild boars.
They showed up often.
People will love it...
- Of course. - when they see him.
- They'll urge him to come in. - Right?
- They'll be so delighted. - They'll let you eat.
I was born in the Year of the Pig.
- I was. - You were?
We've hit the jackpot.
What about you?
- Born in the Year of the Dog. - The Dog?
I was born in the Year of the Monkey.
How are you guys divided?
- You mean the teams? - Yes.
- He watches our show. - We haven't split up yet.
- How about you tell us? - Then...
- How should we split up? - please tell us...
- Tell us. - how we should split up?
Judging by the probability,
I think Ho Dong will have a good chance at winning.
- Gosh. - Then...
do you think Kyung Suk will do better...
with Kyung Kyu or with me?
- I think... - As a team.
I think he'll do better with him.
He officiated my wedding, so I feel a bit pressured.
(He'll have to obey him all night.)
He's so high and mighty that I feel uncomfortable.
Then will you team up the way I want you to?
- Yes. - Yes.
Thank you.
Have I teamed up with Kyung Kyu?
Goodness.
He's like a director...
- of a broadcast station. - I know.
(He knows how to give out orders.)
Let's ask him this.
We just heard this from Kyung Kyu.
- I wonder if it's really true. - In the word Namgajwa-dong,
does "gajwa" mean...
- crayfish? - Yes.
It originated from gajaeul.
- Right. - It originated from there.
So there is Hongjecheon and Bulgwangcheon.
Because there is a lot of sand there,
they say that a lot of crayfish lived there.
And the place was surrounded by mountains...
- as if they were fences. - Right.
- Gajaeul. - I was right.
Then is it Moraenae because there was a lot of sand?
- Exactly. - Kyung Kyu was right.
(Irritated)
Do you know what crayfish is in French?
- You should know, Lee Kyung Suk. - Lee Kyung Suk?
Oh, I see.
- You should work harder. - I'll work harder.
- You should be on TV more often. - All right.
What kind of neighborhood is Namgajwa-dong?
It's a great place to live.
Why is that so?
- The people are nice. - They're warmhearted.
Yes, it feels like the countryside.
But due to the building of the apartments,
so there may be many changes.
- Many people will move here. - Right.
If you look at the map,
the New Town takes up by far the most area.
(Its size is over 1,000,000 ㎡.)
- It will be huge. - Are they all built?
- They're still constructing. - They're still working on it.
When did they start developing it?
It started in 2004.
Once people start moving in to sector five in March next year,
it'll all be done.
What's the average age of the residents?
Young people tend to move in.
Parents consider school districts...
- very important. - School districts.
How is that?
There's Gajaeul Elementary School.
- I see. - That was a good question.
- That was. - There's Chungam High School.
- They're famous for baseball. - Right.
- There's Myongji High School too. - Right.
I saw Myongji University.
There's Myongji University and also Myongji College.
- Right. - I see.
The transportation route is also very convenient.
- Really? - Yes.
I'm the most curious about this. This place is near Sangam-dong...
- where the broadcast stations are. - Right.
Did this area's value go up slightly because of that?
- I can't say it didn't. - Right.
Then we can expect many writers and producers...
to live in this area, right?
The majority live in Sangam-dong.
Oh, they live in a place closer to the stations.
It was just a question.
What's the probability that we will be able...
to have dinner here tonight?
What's the probability for each of us?
I'd like for both teams to succeed.
- But? - But?
But you may struggle.
(He talks like a director again.)
If Kyung Suk helps out a bit, I'm sure you'll succeed.
Me?
- For Ho Dong... - It's up to you.
I just need to try my best.
- You just need to work hard. - I see.
I'll keep that in mind, director.
I'll do my best.
Which broadcast station is your favorite?
- JTBC. - JTBC?
(In Namgajwa-dong,)
(we meet the diverse joy.)
(This is...)
- JTBC. - JTBC.
(He threatens Kim Yu Na's position.)
- He is... - He's amazing.
- He's great. - He's the best.
- We will get going now then. - Yes.
We have to do the shoot.
Thank you for coming to Namgajwa-dong.
- Bye. - Thank you.
- Thank you. - He's really good.
Happy New Year.
Thank you.
- Bye. - Thank you.
Bye.
This place is still under construction.
- There are some... - There are many branded buildings.
They are under construction.
(They spot the complexes of vast scale under construction.)
Nearly 1,000,000 ㎡ of land is being developed.
It's incredible.
We can see the change in one glance.
- This is a completely new town. - Yes.
- This is under construction. - Yes.
I don't know if this is an appropriate expression.
But it looks like something is wriggling.
- Right. - The entire town is.
(There's the energy of change.)
It's meaningful because...
If we succeed today,
it will be the 200th house to visit.
Really?
It will be 200th and 201st.
- Is it true? - The first team that succeeds...
gets to visit the 200th house.
The team that succeeds first...
will get to visit the 200th house.
The team that succeeds first gets to visit the 200th house.
- Right. - Right.
The new town begins here.
(When they go past the complexes under construction...)
- This is the start. - Look here.
It's here.
Past, present, and future all coexist here.
(In Namgajwa-dong, past, present, and future coexist.)
I have a personal question.
- You visited 200 houses. - Yes.
How does it feel?
- It feels... - You've visited many houses.
- Every family... - It is different?
- is different. - The atmosphere is different.
- They all have different stories. - Right.
(She's not interested in hearing Kyung Kyu's answer.)
Why is France famous for bread?
(Ho Dong asks a random question.)
It's because bread is their staple.
Germans must've eaten bread too.
Why is French bread so famous?
Don't think that I'd know everything.
But still...
In most Western countries, bread is the staple.
I have a question.
They pave the roads, you know?
Do the companies that build these apartments pave these roads?
Or does the government pave the roads?
Do they do that to develop the city?
- The roads? - Yes.
I was curious.
The developers of the apartments should pave the roads.
- They pave the roads? - Yes.
There's a drama that's constantly recording higher viewer rating.
It's JTBC drama,
- "SKY Castle". - "SKY Castle".
It's his story.
"SKY Castle".
- It's his story. - He makes strange connections.
It's based on your story.
It's about people who are going to the medical school.
I studied French.
(You must invite us in, dear residents.)
I have another question.
- You visited 200 houses. - Yes.
When you see the town, can you feel...
the atmosphere of the town?
You visited 200 houses.
Aren't the towns all different?
(I want to run away from her.)
I don't know what to say.
I held your arm without realizing it.
- Kyung Kyu. - Yes?
- We are in Namgajwa-dong today. - Who will get the 200th house.
- Right? - Right.
Will we visit the 200th house?
Or will Kyung Kyu visit the 200th house?
- It will be fun to see. - Yes.
Is there a prize?
- I... There's no prize. - No prize.
By the way, are we teaming up...
- as the realtor told us to? - We should follow his direction.
- Really? - Come here, Kyung Suk.
- It's... - Come here.
- Ho Dong. - He was your officiant.
Why are you so uncomfortable with him?
How can I do this with such a veteran comedian?
We talked on the way here.
She is very tiring.
- I... - I am sorry, but...
She's got so many questions.
I realized I should stay away from her.
Among all the dinner mates we met, she's the most curious one.
She's got too many questions.
People usually don't ask that many questions.
You don't have to talk much.
I thought...
after visiting 200 houses,
he would've learned a lot of things.
- Let's do this. - He would know all the rules.
- I will... - "I will..."
I will carry the burden.
I will team up with Yu Ri.
- I will team up with her. - Okay.
Then we are a team. Kang-Seo.
We are Team Kang-Seo.
It's the one born in the Year of the Pig and a pig.
I was born in the Year of the Pig and he's a pig.
It's nice.
Before the show, we were asked...
Please stop talking now.
- Stop asking questions. - Just don't ask questions.
- Press the bell when I tell you. - Okay.
- Leave when I tell you to leave. - Ding-dong.
What do you want to eat for dinner?
- Spicy braised chicken. - Bean paste stew?
- Spicy braised chicken. - Spicy braised chicken.
(It's very specific.)
- I want to eat a cake. - A cake.
They might have prepared a cake for the 200th house.
You are actually quite loud.
I was going to cover it up.
- But please keep it down a bit. - It's because...
Kyung Kyu must be too tired.
- Yes, I am tired. - What do you want to eat, Ho Dong?
I said you can't ask questions.
- Oh, I see. - Yu Ri, please keep it down.
- Isn't this what people do? - Think before you speak.
- Don't be... - Think for 10 seconds.
so curious about this world.
Okay. I will be less curious.
- Here is a drama... - Okay.
without scripts in Namgajwa-dong with Yu Ri and Kyung Suk.
- Dining Together. - Dining Together.
Let's get it. Let's get it.
He talks a lot too.
He talks quite a lot too.
- He talks a lot too. He's loud. - Goodness.
Tired of their talking, the sun hides too.
Finally the time comes.
- Let's go. - Okay.
(They start pressing the bells in Namgajwa-dong.)
- I am hungry now. - The sun is going down.
- And we get hungry. - Yes.
After...
three years, we get to reach a milestone of visiting 200th house.
- We're visiting 200... - 200th house.
We've visited 199 houses so far.
We nearly had 200 bowls of rice.
Will Yu Ri visit the 200th house?
Or will Kyung Suk visit it?
- It will be interesting to see. - Will it be Yu Ri or Kyung Suk?
Who will be luckier?
Lady first?
- Sure. - She can go first.
- Let's go. - Are we doing this?
- Let's do this. - Put the camera...
- here first. - Right.
(You have to install the camera first.)
Press the number you like the most.
(She nervously presses the bell.)
- Press it well. - You should ask if he has...
- eaten dinner only later. - It's dialing.
- What should I do? - Ask if they have eaten dinner.
Oh, dear.
- Introduce yourself first. - What do I do?
Ask if he knows you.
- "Jang Bo Ri Is Here!" - It's nerve-racking.
It's quite nerve-racking.
Nobody else has received the Grand Prize with a villain role.
- It's really tough. - I think nobody is here.
- Cancel it. - Okay.
- Wait. - Kyung Suk will do it.
- There's nobody. - The camera is...
To ring the unit downstairs...
(Pressing lightly)
The sound is good. It's powerful.
It's because it's a new apartment.
Nobody is picking up.
(You can be the 200th house.)
It's over.
Hello.
I was just practicing.
Oh, hello.
Hello.
My name is Seo Kyung Suk.
- Yes. - Do you know me?
- Of course I know you. - Right. Right.
- How does he know you? - How do you know me?
- I've seen you on TV. - Thank you.
Ask her which show it was.
I hope I am not disturbing you...
when you are in the middle of doing something important.
No.
Do you know which show I am on right now?
- "Dining Together". - That's right.
(Overwhelmed, he's about to cry.)
(Yu Ri is fascinated.)
We did it. I'm sorry, Yu Ri.
I think she's a young student.
Are you a student?
Yes. I am a high school student.
- It's nice to talk to you. - How about her parents?
Are your parents with you?
My parents are out at the moment.
They are out.
I am with my grandmother.
You are with your grandmother.
Then how about dinner?
- Did you have dinner yet? - I haven't had dinner yet.
You haven't eaten. You haven't.
We can succeed on the first try.
She can talk to her grandmother.
What did I tell you, Kyung Kyu?
- No, it's hard. - I am sorry.
Since you are a minor,
why don't you call your parents...
and ask if you can invite us in?
- Okay. - Thank you so much.
I will see you later then.
- Okay. - Okay.
(He gets the positive result on the first try.)
We might...
- We might succeed on the first try. - Wait.
What did I tell you?
- Wait. - I am lucky.
Wait. Wait.
You have to wait for about five minutes.
If we give it a try and get invited in,
we will be the winners.
- It doesn't work like that. - Why doesn't it?
- You're right. - Right?
- Let's try quickly. - Try it.
The team that gets in first wins.
- Since it's not confirmed... - Right.
Kyung Kyu got to visit...
the 100th house.
So I want to go to the 200th house.
- The 200th house. - Yes.
So that's the reason.
It's our turn now, right?
- What? - I think nobody is there.
(She learned the trick fast.)
Let's call her again.
- Never mind. - That's what we learned.
- We will try one more time. - It's our turn.
- No. - While you wait...
- No. - It's because...
there's a chance...
that you might steal our house.
- Please, sir. - No.
Please don't do this.
- Press it. You can't do that. - Let's try their house.
- Okay. - Don't do that.
You are a villain in dramas. You can't be a villain in real life.
- Okay. - Slow down.
Don't be flustered. Yes.
That's it. That's it.
You have a lot of potential.
- Hello. - Yes.
- I am actress Lee Yu Ri. - Okay.
Do you know me?
Yeon Min Jung.
I know the person behind you better.
- The person behind. - Hello, I am Lee Kyung Kyu.
- Yes. Hello. - Hello.
(Screaming)
Whom are you with?
I am with my wife and a baby.
Is that right?
Then you should have dinner.
We are preparing dinner.
- What? You're preparing dinner? - They're preparing dinner.
- Yes. - The lady next to me...
is actress Lee Yu Ri.
You know... All right, baby.
Do you know Ding Together?
I do.
My goodness.
Can we have dinner together?
- It's tough when there's a kid. - Yes.
- What? - What?
We will tidy up a bit and open the door.
(It's a shocking twist.)
(Their trick actually worked.)
- My gosh, how can this be? - Let's go eat.
We'll get the 200th house.
- We should have gone with Unit 201. - We'll get the 200th house.
Let's go with the first one.
- The first one. - We are sure we will win.
- We're sure we'll win. - If we succeed...
We are sure.
We will listen to them...
and find out if we succeeded for sure.
We're sure we'll succeed.
We don't know yet. We haven't heard from their parents.
- Hello? - Yes, hello.
- I called them. - Yes?
My parents aren't home right now, so...
- Goodness. - Oh, I see.
All right, it's okay.
You can tell your parents that you love them.
Mom, Dad, I love you!
- Thank you. - Sure.
- Stay healthy. - Okay.
We will be chosen.
All right, then. Congratulations, Kyung Kyu.
- I give you this one. - The 200th house.
The 200th house.
The 200th house of Dining Together.
I got the 100th house, and I got the 200th house too.
(He successfully got invited into the 200th house too!)
The 200th family of Dining Together.
Congratulations, Kyung Kyu and Yu Ri.
Okay, then. Let's ask them to open the door.
Yes, okay.
- I'll take this out. - He wanted to clean up a bit.
What if they turn us down?
Yes, if the child cries a lot.
They might feel uncomfortable about that.
- She was crying a lot. - They were cooking right now.
Ask her how old her baby is.
- The baby is really young. - Too young.
It might be too uncomfortable for them.
- See? They won't pick up. - They won't pick up?
They won't take the call.
They won't pick up.
Just wait. She'll pick up.
(He said he will open the door for them.)
What if he doesn't pick up?
Then it's a fail.
- It is. - Hey.
- One more time. - I'll try again.
- Goodness. - You have to be humble...
- even if you succeeded. - Of course.
He was too happy about it.
- Of course. - You shouldn't be laughing now.
- Try again. - They don't answer it.
He hung up.
- He hung up. - He might come down.
He probably thought it was too much because of his child.
- Hello? - Yes.
- Could you open the door? - He doesn't sound comfortable.
Yes, sure. I'll open it.
- Okay. - How old is your child?
My kid? Five years old.
Five years old. Perfect.
- That's perfect. - Hello.
- I was thinking five months. - Exactly.
- How disappointing. Goodbye. - We'll be going inside.
Good luck, Yu Ri.
- Are we saying goodbye now? - This is for sure.
Happy New Year, Kyung Kyu.
Yu Ri, I hope your drama becomes a hit.
Goodbye.
Life is like a water bucket.
- Yes? - It becomes completely different...
depending on the one who pulled it out.
(The door opens.)
Goodness, hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
- Hello. - This is actress Lee Yu Ri.
- Hello. - Goodness, hello. You look so nice.
You're beautiful.
- Come in. - Did you get your hair done?
- No. - You look great.
- Hello. - Come in.
- Your place looks pretty. - Hello.
How long has it been since you moved here?
- A little less than 3 years. - Oh, 3 years?
You probably started living here as soon as it was finished.
- No. - Really?
Did you live far away before?
We came from China.
- Pardon? - China?
Yes, we aren't Koreans.
You aren't Koreans?
(What is going on?)
So you're from China?
Why do you speak Korean so well?
I lived here for about 12 years.
(He lived in Korea for 12 years!)
I saw that over there.
- Isn't that Guan Yu? - Yes.
- Oh, that's Guan Yu. - Right?
(He's in the middle of the living room.)
I saw that there,
- Yes? - and wondered what it was.
Oh, so you two are Chinese.
- Yes. - What's her name?
- Kim Ru Ah. - Ru Ah.
Oh, Ru Ah. Kim Ru Ah.
- Yes. - What about your name?
- I'm Kim Bong. - Pardon?
Kim Bong.
You're Chinese, but your last name is Kim?
My last name is Kim, and first name is Bong.
- Bong. Mr. Kim Bong. - Bong.
Bong, as in "bongwuri", mountaintop.
- Yes, Kim Bong. - Yes, Mr. Kim Bong.
Kim. Kim Bong!
- Kim Bong. - If it's Kim Bong,
- how do you say it in Chinese? - Jin Feng.
- Oh, Jin Feng? - Yes.
Jin Feng.
- What about you? - What's your name?
What's your name?
- Kim So. - Kim So.
I'm Kim So.
So, as in "miso", a smile.
So? Then...
Jin Xiao.
- Jin Xiao. - I see.
- Let's sit down and talk. - Yes, go ahead.
Let's go into Jin Feng and Xiao's dinner in Namgajwa-dong.
Which part of China are you from?
We're from Harbin.
- Harbin. - Yes.
- That's where Ahn Jung Geun... - You're right.
- assassinated Ito Hirobumi. - Yes.
That was Harbin Station.
- And you're from that Harbin. - You're right.
- Your Korean is... - I studied abroad here.
Oh, you came to study here.
I knew it.
- You're sweating a lot. - Exactly.
- I sweat when I'm nervous. - Are you nervous?
We're... Do you know the title of our program?
- Yes. - It's Dining Together.
- Have you ever watched it? - Yes.
It has been three years since we began,
- and this is our 200th house. - Really?
Congratulations. The 200th house.
The 200th house, and we have a Chinese family.
- Yes. - We had no idea.
We really didn't.
Goodness, we have a family from China.
Anyway, eating comes first in any situations.
- Why don't we eat first? - Yes.
What was for dinner tonight?
We were going to have hot pot.
- What? - We were going to have hot pot.
(That's amazing.)
- Hot pot. - It's like shabu-shabu.
- Chinese shabu-shabu. - Yes, Chinese shabu-shabu.
"Huo guo" literally means fiery pot,
and it is a traditional Chinese dish...
where you lightly cook vegetables and meat...
in red and white broth.
That is amazing.
- My gosh, that's awesome. - This is amazing.
- I love hot pot. - Chinese shabu-shabu.
This is my first time.
- Really? - I mean, on Dining Together.
- Yes. - Shabu-shabu.
Do you remember the braised spicy chicken?
- No. - I don't want that anymore.
Hot pot. I'm crazy for hot pot.
- What? - I'm crazy for hot pot.
- You are? - I look for good hot pot places.
- Chinese shabu-shabu. - Hot pot. Shabu-shabu.
You got off work early.
Oh, we didn't go to work today.
- It's the weekend. - Mom.
Oh, today is Sunday.
(Kyung Kyu forgot it was the weekend because he was working.)
- Let's go and get ready. - Yes.
If there is anything for us to do, we will help.
You can make yourself at home.
Oh, I'll help you.
- No, it's okay. - Do you know me by any chance?
- I do. - Really?
- I'm glad. - You were on dramas.
- On TV? - I watched your dramas.
I see, thank you.
- Thank you for recognizing me. - Yes.
Goodness, you were getting dinner ready.
Yes.
We got this from Sichuan, China.
- What is this? - Hot pot sauce.
- Oh, is this it? - This is it.
You can't find this in Korea, right?
- Right. - It's not in Korea.
- Yes. - Isn't this spicy?
- It's a bit spicy. - Right?
- This is the good stuff. - I love hot pot.
I buy the ingredients online too.
But it didn't taste like what I had in China.
May I look in your fridge?
- Sure. - It's fine.
(She wants to know what's in the fridge of a Chinese couple.)
I mean, these are...
Is this Chinese side dish? Everything?
- Yes. - You have a lot of unique things.
- You have conch too. - Yes.
Did you bring these from China?
You know, there's Daerim Station.
- In Daerim-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. - I got these in Daerim-dong.
- Did you find these there? - Yes, I just wrapped it up.
My gosh.
- I really love Chinese food. - I see.
My gosh, look at this.
Meat. They have a lot of meat. Meat for shabu-shabu.
Meat for shabu-shabu.
On Dining Together,
people usually see us eating,
but this is so unique, so I'm taking a tour.
I can't believe we're eating Chinese home cooking.
(Add hot pot sauce to boiling water)
This is it, right? Spicy broth and less spicy one.
- Right? - This is the plain one...
- because of my daughter. - You're right.
- This isn't spicy. - I've seen this.
Don't you have a lot of things to prepare for hot pot?
We only put in simple things, only the things that we like.
(Some simple spinach)
(And even kelp)
Should I wash this?
- Yes. - Right?
- That's cilantro. - Cilantro!
- Yes. - My gosh.
They keep bringing out "simple" ingredients that they love.
Ru Ah, can you read this?
- What is this? - B.
- K. - Okay, what about this?
- L. - Okay.
- M. - Wow, your pronunciation is great.
- No. - No?
N. It's an N.
- What's this? Flo... - Flower.
Flower. And jumpy. Frog.
I can do this.
Frog. What?
- I can do this. - Do what? A frog?
That's it. A frog.
And then...
Why are they cleaning up?
We're going to eat there.
Why are there so many people?
They are the camera crew.
We're from the TV station.
- This is a computer. - Is this your computer?
I see.
Should I bring out the meat? The shabu-shabu meat?
Yes, let's get the meat.
- We have beef and lamb. - This? Lamb.
- We have both. - Is this it?
- What are these? - This is beef, and this is lamb.
My goodness.
It's the first time we have lamb on Dining Together.
(Mr. Kim took out something else.)
Lamb skewers.
(Lamb skewers are here.)
Where did you get these?
(He is surprised.)
The restaurant. We got it from our restaurant.
- The restaurant? - Yes, the restaurant.
We run a lamb skewer restaurant.
(An amazing coincidence)
Oh, you run a lamb skewer restaurant.
You run a lamb skewer restaurant?
Yes.
Did you make these yourself?
Yes, at our restaurant.
- At your restaurant? - Yes.
Goodness, they look great.
This is awesome.
Where is your restaurant?
- In Donggyo-dong. - Donggyo-dong.
- Yes. - Is that so?
Is it nearby?
- Donggyo-dong. - It's nearby.
Donggyo-dong is close by.
- Is that why you moved in here? - Yes.
Because it's close by.
And it's good to raise my child since a kindergarten is nearby too.
And there is an elementary school near here as well, right?
Yes, there is.
Sauce, a must for hot pot, comes out this time.
(Sniffing)
It's peanut sauce.
(Peanut sauce)
- What is that? - It's chili peppers.
Are they Korean chili peppers?
- They're Chinese. - They are, right?
No wonder they are big.
- Shall I put them here? - What is this?
This? This is zha cai.
- Zha cai? - Yes.
Zha cai.
I should take a picture of this.
This is the house...
of the 200th family of Dining Together.
This is the moment when the 200th family is born.
Shabu-shabu.
(He gets to smile a lot these days.)
(Episode 108 in Cheongna, Incheon)
In the houses whose doorbell he rang,
he has eaten various kinds of delicacies.
(He has eaten various delicacies.)
(A meal like a feast in Magok-dong)
Hot pot.
"Hot pot".
Hot Pot. I didn't imagine I could eat such a delicacy.
This is...
a homemade meal of China they're going to have in the home...
of a real Chinese family, not in a Chinese restaurant,
and it's the first meal with hot pot on Dining Together.
(The first meal with hot pot on Dining Together)
The three of you can start eating...
- thinking that we're not here. - Okay.
I see.
Do you usually talk while eating?
Dad, sit next to Mom.
- Okay. - We usually watch TV.
Ready, action.
(Dinner Theater, dinner of a Chinese family in Namgajwa-dong)
Here is mutton.
Put them in first.
(After what he said briefly, she is putting in the ingredients.)
The light is off.
(She puts in the meat and mushrooms first for good soup.)
(They talk in Chinese.)
Come here, Ru Ah.
Sit down and eat.
(She speaks in Korean with Ru Ah.)
- Kelp. - It's kelp.
(A secret ingredient, kelp, goes in.)
(Put in as much cilantro as you like.)
They add the amount of cilantro that they want.
(Shaking it)
(They feel so awkward.)
How long... How long should we shoot it?
Cut.
We didn't understand what they were talking in Chinese.
What did you talk about?
"You can eat now."
Oh, "You can eat now."
You can.
(It's finally time to taste the Chinese cuisine.)
(They make their own sauce first.)
(Tasting)
- Is it good? - Yes.
Is it peanut sauce?
- It's really good. - What kind of sauce is it?
- Peanut sauce. - What is this?
- There are peanuts in there. - Isn't that right?
I added some hot sauce too.
This one is a little spicy.
(Amazed)
What is "delicious" in Chinese? I forgot.
- "Haochi". - Right.
Gosh, this is delicious.
This is the first food on Dining Together.
- Let me try it. - Okay. Please enjoy.
- Thank you for the food. - Thank you for the food.
I was surprised to taste this.
(Thank you for the food.)
This is scrumptious.
Delicious. So delicious.
(Proud)
The 200th family.
(Marveling)
This is awesome.
I can't believe something like this happened.
(Slurping)
This is cooked well.
It's having their cake and eat it.
They were invited in by the 200th family and are eating hot pot too.
They are so lucky to have this meal in Namgajwa-dong.
(Right at that moment...)
Ru Ah, sit down here.
(she puts the lamb skewers into the hot pot.)
You do know how to enjoy it.
- You really do. - Yes, I do.
I love Chinese food.
It suits my taste.
I love hot pot so much. I really do.
I buy mutton on the Internet...
and store it in my freezer to eat it.
- Mutton? - Yes, because I like it a lot.
(Enjoy a lot.)
She loves hot pot so much...
that her mouth moves even faster...
than when she was continuously asking questions.
Are they Chinese boiled dumplings?
- Yes. - There are...
chili peppers and eggs in there.
(Specialty boiled dumplings are added too.)
- Really? - Yes.
- What is this? - This is...
coconut water.
Try it.
(Coconut water)
(Everyone has coconut water at home, right?)
- Cheers to the 200th family. - Cheers.
- Thank you. - Thank you for the beverage.
- All right. - Thank you.
Please enjoy.
This is good.
(Gulping)
(Impressed)
It's good.
I think you came here to eat for real.
- I starved. - I know.
- You... - I was really hungry.
If you came yesterday, there was nothing to eat at home.
If you came yesterday...
And I was really preparing...
- We were preparing for this. - Right, we were...
preparing for hot pot.
Since it's Sunday today,
- you wanted to have this? - Right.
You were all ready to eat this, right?
You wanted to eat at home today.
(What a coincidence.)
They must have been so surprised when we rang the doorbell then.
There was no one to visit us at this hour.
- You're right. - So when I saw you,
- I couldn't believe it. - Pardon?
I thought it couldn't be Dining Together.
- I see. - You didn't recognize me,
but you recognized Kyung Kyu, right?
I think we should share this food with the crew too.
It's okay.
The production crew already had dinner.
It's their destiny.
The crew already had dinner.
I think Ho Dong and Kyung Suk...
will go crazy to see this.
I'm not even sure if they were invited to a house or not.
Regardless, we can just enjoy eating.
You're right.
The pair of pigs are still wandering around the complex indeed.
There must be some people who will eat.
But I'm worried because there are not many houses with lights on.
- It's strange. - More lights will be turned on.
- People will come home. - Really?
But there is a variable today.
It's Sunday.
I know, so many people will probably eat out.
That's right. My goodness.
(They're enjoying a great meal as if they were eating out.)
Let's not get disappointed.
Ho Dong, actually, tomorrow is...
my birthday.
(Oh, dear my Kyung Suk.)
What is it? What's wrong?
Then it's the eve of your birthday.
Yes, because it's the eve of my birthday,
I'd like to have a nice meal.
- The eve of your birthday. - It is.
Okay then...
(Ringing for the perfect eve)
There you go.
I hope it'll work this time.
(That is cute.)
I think they are eating out.
This show is funny. Anyway, we...
Hello.
Oh, nice to meet you. I'm Seo Kyung Suk.
- Of course I know that. - Thank you.
By any chance,
do you know this show?
Yes, I do. Wait a moment.
- They must be discussing. - Oh, discussing.
As soon as she saw this spoon...
She sounded like a young student.
- I didn't ask her that question. - Are you a student?
No, I'm a mom.
- Gosh. - My goodness.
You sound like a high school student.
Let's ask the official question then.
Will you invite Ho Dong and Kyung Suk in...
- and become our family? - And become our family?
Yes, please come on up.
(They made it.)
If you open the door, we'll go up.
All right.
We can leave this here now.
- We don't need this camera anymore. - Can we succeed this easily?
- I can't believe it. - This is incredible.
(They walk happily to have a meal for his birthday.)
On the eve of your birthday.
All of them recognized me.
We didn't plan anything, but what if they offer us...
sea mustard soup?
That's possible.
For my birthday tomorrow?
- For your birthday. - Gosh, if that really happens...
Even if we didn't say anything, they may give us sea mustard soup.
- It'll be awesome. - Then it will be...
Then I'll hit the jackpot this year.
Then it'll be not just a coincidence, but a destiny.
(Smiling broadly)
I think this apartment complex is nice.
"Please say hello to your neighbors."
Something like that is written here.
- Oh, she must be out here. - Already.
My goodness. She came all the way out here to greet us.
Are you the one who talked with us?
Yes, but...
- Oh, she must be out here. - Already.
My goodness. She came all the way out here to greet us.
Are you the one who talked with us?
Yes, but I'm sorry.
The babies are crying now.
My cousins are here, and they're so young.
Because they are too young...
Oh, it's okay.
- I'm really sorry. - Sometimes,
- something like this may happen. - I really am.
- It's okay. Don't be sorry. - We could meet again...
some other time.
- I'm sorry. - No problem.
- Thank you. - Bye.
(Sliding back down)
Gosh... Well... This could happen.
We shouldn't have talked about sea mustard soup.
I know. They say your words become your reality.
We said that without thinking.
Sea mustard soup, my foot. Why did we say that in advance?
Before we secure a success,
we shouldn't have mentioned the words, sea mustard soup.
Gosh, Dining Together is not an easy show to do.
They even talked about sea mustard soup, but slid back down.
Because I messed up a show last time,
I was determined to...
make a great show with you today, but I'm messing this up again.
I think I'm in trouble.
- But what is important is... - We may go to a convenience store.
Kyung Suk.
I think you should change your mind.
- What do you mean this time? - Because...
- It's the Year of the Pig now. - Yes.
Pigs are thought to be fat because of their image.
I heard pigs look fat because their legs are short.
- That is possible. - Imagine dogs' legs are...
attached to pigs.
Then we wouldn't think pigs were fat.
(But they would still look fat.)
I think the 200th family doesn't have any meaning.
- Sure. - I think...
the 1st one after the 200th family...
What kind of an answer should I give you to make you walk forward?
If you tell me what you want,
I'll give it to you quickly.
- I mean... - All the staff are glaring at you.
Why do I have to hear that story here?
Why should I hear a story...
about a pig that has dog's legs here?
What kind of answer do you want?
Don't have lingering feelings for the 200th family.
- That's what I mean. - I won't have lingering feelings.
- The 201st family is important. - Of course. Will that be okay?
We're going to the 1st family towards the 300th one.
I beg you to talk while walking.
We have to talk while moving.
(Thank you so much, Kyung Suk.)
Ho Dong, do you think this is a studio or what?
(He spots something else now.)
- Look at this. - I won't be disappointed indeed.
- Gosh, the sliver grass. - I know.
That looks really nice.
Gosh, look at that.
Oh, the moon.
Not the moon, but the houses.
I thought...you liked...
nature, so I tried to play along with you.
This team is getting worse as it goes on.
I think you're much more talkative than Yu Ri.
I think so. Gosh, I didn't know you talk this much.
(It suddenly appears.)
Why do you say that?
It's quite a hassle to hold it.
You should turn it like this.
Why do you keep giving it to me and make me tired?
I have to suffer from this guy and the camera as well.
Goodness, tomorrow is my birthday, but I feel like crying.
Okay.
(He calms down and rings a doorbell.)
(Parched)
Hello.
- Okay. - My name is Seo Kyung Suk.
- Okay. - Hello.
Do you know a show called Dining Together?
Well...I don't know very well.
Oh, you don't know very well.
Do you know who I am?
Sure I do.
Thank you. Have a nice evening.
- Thank you. - Thanks.
(Is he finishing the conversation like this?)
Why?
Because he said he didn't know about Dining Together.
Then you should've explained it to him.
You're right. I made a mistake.
Gosh, wait.
Did you think you should give up if they didn't know our show?
I'm sorry.
(What just happened?)
Since you keep talking so much right beside me,
I think I am out of my mind now.
If they don't know our show, you can explain about Dining Together.
Right. I thought all the nation knows Dining Together.
Okay then...
(We will try to work harder.)
I don't have a good feeling about the seventh floor.
I'm sorry, guys.
You're having a hard time already because of Ho Dong.
(Embarrassed)
So you were born in winter, Kyung Suk.
Yes, I was born in winter.
I was born in the middle of hot summer.
Oh, that must be why we don't click together.
We...
(Shaking)
I get scared if you're quiet.
(If he doesn't talk, he looks scary.)
- Who is it? - Hello.
- I'm Seo Kyung Suk... - Oh, this is it.
"This is it"? Right, look.
You know what this means, right?
- Sweetie. - "Sweetie"...
Thank you.
Dining Together.
Right, it's Dining Together. Nice to meet you.
- I'm today's friend... I mean... - Guest.
today's guest Seo Kyung Suk.
Oh, it's so nice to meet you.
Thank you...
- for recognizing... - But we already had dinner.
- Gosh. - Oh, you did?
It's okay. No wonder you had dinner.
- It's almost 7pm. - Ask her what they...
- Kyung Suk. - Yes?
I'm a big fan of yours.
Thank you so much.
- Well... - We go to your restaurant often.
My...restaurant?
As of November 30, the restaurant went out of business.
Well, ma'am...
From now, please give the love you gave to my restaurant...
- The love... - to Seo Kyung Seok TV on YouTube.
I opened it.
- Let me show your Ho Dong. - Hello.
Nice to meet you.
How does my face look on the screen?
- It'll fill the screen. - For goodness' sake.
I think I have to buy a lottery ticket in this Year of the Pig.
(The pig has come in person.)
I think you should really buy one.
I was born in the Year of the Pig, and he looks like a pig.
All right. Have a nice evening.
- Thanks. Happy New Year. - Happy New Year.
- Thank you. - Bye.
(Ringing the next doorbell without a break)
I wasn't cold earlier, but I feel cold now.
(Sniffing)
- Hello. - Yes?
My name is Seo Kyung Suk.
Gosh, what brings you here, Mr. Seo Kyung Suk?
Hello.
The thing is... Have you watched this show?
Yes, but we already had dinner.
Goodness. It's okay.
It's past dinner time.
Thank you.
Please keep watching Dining Together...
and Seo Kyung Suk TV.
- Okay. - Thank you.
(Is he satisfied even though he failed?)
Of course it is possible that they had dinner...
because it's past dinnertime.
You have high hopes for Seo Kyung Suk TV, don't you?
I have to keep trying.
How many subscribers do you have now?
(He can promote it after he succeeds.)
I have a hoarse throat now...
since I tried to speak in as high tones as possible when I said hello.
Your tone is not usually that high.
Right. I spoke in really high tones.
- You do a live radio show, right? - Right.
- In the morning? - Yes.
In fact, that's why today's dinner...
is very important to me.
- I know. - As the live show begins at 9am.
Then it'll be actually a meal for your birthday.
This meal has that kind of meaning.
It has an important meaning.
It does.
(Giving it a try for a meaningful meal)
Hello.
- I'm Seo Kyung Suk. - Okay.
You must be puzzled.
Do you know who I am?
- Yes. - I pressed your doorbell...
for a show.
Do you know this show by any chance?
No, I don't.
Oh, you don't.
- I'm sorry. - Okay.
- All right. - Hello? Wait.
- We don't have time. - Ma'am.
We can explain about it. Hello?
- We don't have time. - Don't hang up.
If she doesn't know, we should explain about it.
If they sound uncomfortable,
we'd better hang up quickly.
And please look at the faces of the crew at this moment.
What about their faces?
- Well... - They look all happy.
Whenever you cut in,
they look annoyed.
(We are not going to say anything.)
Which unit did you try a moment ago? Try it again.
Let me do it this time.
- That unit won't do. - What?
I'll try it. I'll show it how.
We don't have much time.
- I'm not bragging now. - Okay.
I do have some know-how.
You're right. Please show it to me.
(Will the experienced host succeed in persuading her?)
- Ma'am. - Yes?
I'm Kang Ho Dong.
Hello.
Haven't you ever watched a show called Dining Together?
We don't watch TV often. I'm sorry.
Whether you have many dishes or not,
we can chitchat over food on this show.
- I see. - Have you eaten?
I'm preparing for dinner now.
Then...
I'm sorry. All my family members hate to do it. Sorry.
Okay. All right.
- It's okay. - I told you.
(All my family members hate to do it.)
- I told you. - I'm sorry.
- It sounded she had some issues. - Thank you.
So we have to give up quickly in cases like that,
and take care of the crew.
It's so cold now.
He didn't buy them coats or anything.
We shouldn't do it like this.
- In fact, I have nothing to say. - I said...
As a result...
(They crack up.)
I didn't know that every member of the family hated to do it.
I should have gone with my officiant...
although I feel uncomfortable around him.
Because you host a radio show,
you can notice it as soon as you hear the voice.
I'm great at that.
When it comes to talking on the phone, I'm like a guru.
- That was why. - And...
I listen to their stories every day...
and see through their lives. I comfort them,
- I know. - share their sorrow,
and laugh with them sometimes.
I can tell as soon as I hear their voices...
whether they have the energy to have dinner with us or not.
- Right. - In my opinion,
all the houses you wanted to talk to again...
were supposed to be failures.
Please listen to me now for this once.
I feel ashamed.
I should've teamed up with Kyung Kyu.
He just talks a lot and gives me a hard time.
You regret teaming up with me too, right?
That's not true.
I regret it.
I'm sorry. We have already eaten.
I'm sorry. Have a good time.
You should watch Seo Kyung Suk TV on YouTube.
- It's disconnected. - Disconnected.
Because my back hurts...
I hope you'll get well soon.
Have you had dinner?
Yes, I went to Gwangjang Market and...
In Gwangjang Market?
- Have you eaten? - I'm sorry.
(A lot of recyclable waste)
Let's have a big picture...
Goodness, shall I help you?
It's okay.
- I get restless. - So many people take out boxes.
It's time to take out recyclable waste now, since it's about 7pm.
(It's hard to get invited for dinner this Sunday evening.)
I am supposed to go out with my family.
- Then we can't go in there. - You're eating out?
What about eating out together?
Then it'll be "Eating Out Together".
Eating out is also dining.
- Well... - Anyway, I'm sorry, ma'am.
Go ahead and get prepared. Please enjoy your meal.
Okay.
You can go in.
(Food delivery is here this time.)
- Is that food? - Yes.
Right.
Can't we share the delivered food?
I am going to try that house.
Can you do that?
Of course you can.
- Why wouldn't you be able to? - Is it okay?
- Are you sure? It's not a trick? - It's okay.
I think there's a big chance that this person is eating alone.
That's why she got food delivered on Sunday.
It's better to join her so she won't be lonely.
She saw your face and decided not to pick up. She hates you.
(The person hangs up.)
(Laughing)
That's not it.
She's paying for the food.
(He calls the house again.)
Aren't we being too persistent?
(Let's stop now.)
At least we are certain...
- that this person hasn't eaten. - Right.
Hello.
I am Seo Kyung Suk.
Hello.
But we are eating delivered food. I am sorry.
You are already eating it?
Yes. I am sorry.
Okay. Okay.
But it's okay to join them even if they got the food delivered.
I said we shouldn't ring the bell again.
Please listen to me.
Are we leaving?
It must take longer time to move.
It doesn't work.
(With wounded hearts, they move to another place.)
Thank you so much for inviting us in...
- for dinner. - I know.
You must be not familiar with us.
I know your faces.
Right. Right.
If I had only been here for just a few months,
I wouldn't have invited you in.
How would you feel?
- I would feel scared. - You would feel scared.
I wouldn't be able to communicate with you.
- We are foreigners. - Of course.
Between you two, who came to Korea first?
- I came first. - My husband came first.
- I moved about a year earlier. - A year.
Did you first come as a student?
Yes. At first, I came here to study.
You came here to study.
- Which school? - Kyung Hee University.
- Kyung Hee University. - Yes.
What did you study?
- I majored in International Trade. - International Trade.
By the way, there are a lot of countries out there.
- Why did you choose Korea? - Because of Korean Wave.
I was a big fan of Korea.
- Korean Wave. - Who did you like?
Which Korean Wave stars did you like?
- Me? - You liked Korean Wave.
- H.O.T. - H.O.T.
Yes.
(H.O.T. appears.)
- It was 12 years ago. - H.O.T. is...
What year were you born?
I was born in 1988.
- You were born in 1988. - If he liked H.O.T.,
- he must be... - They were popular when I was...
- in middle and high school. - Right.
Usually people like girl groups, but you like H.O.T.
I know.
He likes H.O.T.
You came to Korea because you liked H.O.T.?
That wasn't the only reason. I liked Korean Wave, Korean style.
- Korean style. - Yes.
You were a fan of Korean Wave.
You came and studied International Trade.
What did you study?
Beauty design.
- Beauty design. - Yes.
I was a fan of Korea.
What did you like about Korea?
I liked H.O.T. when I first came.
H.O.T. again.
This is H.O.T. family.
I liked their fashion style.
How did you two meet?
My parents are in Seoul.
Our mothers knew each other.
- Your parents knew? - They are all friends.
She came one year later than me.
- Right. - Right.
She couldn't speak Korean.
And she didn't have friends, so her parents asked me to be her friend.
So we were friends at first.
We went to Lotte World in Jamsil.
(It's where dreams and hopes spring up.)
Did you always like her?
Yes.
(He confessed his feelings, and they became a married couple.)
How long did you date before you got married?
We dated for six years.
We've known each other since we were 19.
You were 19?
That's when we were studying.
You came to Korea after graduating from high school.
Yes.
We started dating at 19, and we got married at 25.
- You got married early. - Yes.
Did you have a Chinese wedding or a Korean wedding?
- A Korean wedding. - A Korean wedding.
- Did you get married in Korea? - Yes.
- In Seoul. - Our family came to Korea.
- Did they? - That's very special.
If all the other family members had been in China,
just the two of you could have gone there.
- Right. - All our friends and colleagues...
They were all in Korea.
All our college friends, friends from work,
- and colleagues are in Korea. - They are all in Korea.
That's why we got married in Korea.
You came because of H.O.T.
But why did you decide to settle in Korea?
At the time,
a lot of Chinese tourists were coming in.
In Dongdaemun, they needed people who can speak Chinese.
- Right. - Right.
That's why I started doing a part-time work in Dongdaemun.
While I was working there, I met an owner of a travel agency.
He said he needed someone like me in the company.
He told me to think about working with him.
That's how I got into the travel business.
Then the travel business...
wasn't doing so well.
- Right. - So I opened a restaurant.
I thought about going back to China after the graduation.
But I got a good job here.
- You got established. - Yes.
That's why I stayed.
- Yes. - I see.
Do you plan to stay here?
I think we will.
- We like it. - We have a lamb skewer franchise.
(Oh, dear.)
This is so delicious.
It's delicious.
The 200th house they got invited into is none other than...
the house of the family that runs a franchise restaurant.
Korean Wave must have a big influence.
- I know. - Yes.
- People love it in China. - Even 10 years ago,
it was really popular.
It's funny.
In our generation, we loved Chinese actors.
Hong Kong actors.
- Chow Yun-fat. - Chow Yun-fat.
- Leslie Cheung. - Leslie Cheung.
- Andy Lau. - Andy Lau.
Jackie Chan.
- Stephen Chow. - Stephen Chow.
- I met all of them. - Right.
Whenever they came to Korea,
- they appeared on my shows. - Right.
- Right. Right. - They did.
I heard Kyung Kyu speaks Chinese really well.
- Chinese? - I've seen it so many times.
- That's not it. - Yes.
I was good at speaking fake Chinese.
- Why don't you talk to them? - I used to be good.
But at one point, I realized...
it's not good to make a joke using another country's language.
I realized only later...
that they might not like it.
- Right. - That's true.
So I stopped doing it.
In the '90s, Hong Kong actors were very popular.
After the '90s,
Korean culture became popular.
- Korean dramas. - Dramas.
- Idol singers. - Idol singers.
- Music. - Music.
Fashion.
- Fashion? - Fashion.
- Fashion. - Dongdaemun is very popular.
Cosmetics are popular too.
Chinese people like Korean cosmetics too.
Sulwhasoo.
It's the cosmetic brand.
She must've been very interested.
You even came to Korea to study about beauty.
You must've been very interested in it.
Her face is glowing.
Right.
(I won't miss it.)
It seems like she takes care of her skin really well. Right?
- You take good care of your skin. - I like it.
- Her skin is glowing. - Yes.
By the way, she acts so well.
Do I really look mean?
You acted so well.
You were terrible.
(She speaks her true mind.)
Did you want to hit me?
Honestly, don't you feel this? Since I played the villain,
don't you think I am actually bad?
- I don't think that. - You don't?
- I don't believe her. - I don't think...
What do you say?
Me? When the drama is still on-going...
- You think of me as the bad person. - After the drama ends,
- and some time passes, it's fine. - Right.
- How about at the time? - If I saw her...
when the drama was still very popular, then I would've...
You would either avoid me...
- or throw stones at me? - I wouldn't do that.
- You wouldn't do that? - He'd think you were a bad girl.
- You would think I'm bad. - I'd think you're scary.
You'd think I am actually bad. Right?
You are curious about many things.
- You. - Me? I am curious.
I am curious about how other people live.
Right. You'd be curious.
Dining Together is... This is special, isn't it?
You don't have a show like this, do you?
Do you think this show will do well in China?
If you do it in China,
- it will be very different. - Right.
Chinese people are very generous to their guests.
Right. Right.
- They would cook a lot. - You are celebrities.
If we were in China,
people would've filled the house.
Or people would call their friends...
and ask them to buy things.
They will bring all kinds of food.
They would invite their friends.
What if we go to Beijing and Shanghai...
and visit Koreans living there?
- They will still welcome us, right? - Yes.
- We could be eating this there. - Right.
A home-cooked meal.
This is really incredible.
- Thank you. - It's the 200th house special.
Among all the dishes we've had...
You never had this, right?
We can't have something like this.
You couldn't even have this in a restaurant.
I think this is very special.
Yes.
Kyung Kyu hopes for doing a special in China too.
- This is the 200th house. - By the way,
why does Ho Dong fail whenever I watch it?
He fails whenever I watch it.
(How will today go?)
By the way, these two are in real trouble. What will happen to them?
Have you eaten?
- No. - You haven't eaten yet?
- Where are your parents? - At home.
- At home? - Are they home?
They might be.
- Then could you check? - Yes, please.
You should ask.
Let's not get in the way.
- Have you eaten? - No, not yet.
Not yet?
If you're available, could we have a chat?
- Just one minute. - Sure.
We just want to ask a question.
Which broadcast station is your favorite?
It's JTBC.
Congratulations. You passed the first round.
- Do you recognize him? - Hello.
- Seo Kyung Suk. - You're right again.
You passed your 2nd round, and now, you have the 3rd round.
- Have you eaten? - Dinner?
- No, not yet. - You passed all rounds.
Then...
Then could you ask your family?
- Right now? - Yes.
We have one person we're waiting for at the moment.
Can we ask you in a bit?
You can wait on the couch.
We'll let her ask first.
- Sorry, please give us some time. - Are you in high school?
- No, middle school. - I see.
- What grade? - 9th grade.
(Their 1st guest is in 9th grade.)
I see. I bet Kyung Suk could give you some advice.
- Of course. - Some high school tips.
How old are you?
- They just opened the door. - Excuse me.
- Ma'am. - She just opened the door.
- She wants you to come up? - Yes.
- Will you go up and talk? - Sure.
We'll call you after five minutes.
- Okay? - All right.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
Could you ask your parents?
After 7:30pm,
- We can do this. - we can do this?
(It's already 7:34pm.)
We only have 25 more minutes.
They just opened the door.
- What? - Then...
should I ask them?
- They just opened the door. - We'll call you later.
(They decide to call them in a bit.)
- Let's call Hyun Joo. - She's Hyun Seo.
- We're running out of time. - All right.
(They're desperate.)
- How can we do this? - Hello.
I'm Seo Kyung Suk.
- Oh, hello. - Hello.
We met your daughter in front of the entrance.
- Oh, no. - Sorry?
We already ate.
You did.
- I feel bad. - It's all right.
I'd still like to treat you.
- But you already ate. - We can't do that.
It's against the rules.
Oh, no. I'm sorry to have made you wait.
Don't be. We still appreciate your kindness.
Why does Ho Dong fail...
whenever I watch it?
(Ho Dong is always failing.)
(There's still the other student.)
Someone's coming out.
(This time, they need to succeed.)
Hello.
- Hello. - I'm Seo Kyung Suk.
I met your daughter at the entrance,
and we talked for a bit.
Have you watched Dining Together before?
- I have. - I see.
Have you had dinner yet?
- No, we haven't. - Oh, goodness.
Ma'am, that's amazing.
Kang Ho Dong is here with me.
It's past 7:30pm, and you still haven't eaten.
This is quite rare.
- It's wintertime at that. - Right.
Would you like to come in?
(Ho Dong and Kyung Suk succeed.)
(Ho Dong hits him.)
We did it!
(They're delighted.)
- Ma'am, thank you. - Thank you so much.
(It still hurts.)
We finally did it.
- Kyung Suk, let's breathe. - Yes?
- Let's go. - Wait.
We were talking about the higher floors...
- and their view. - Right.
We'll be having dinner while watching a nice view.
Ma'am, have you been waiting for us?
(This is a familiar sight.)
Will they be able...
to see a miracle in this familiar situation?
Hello.
Ma'am, have you been waiting for us?
- Well... - Sorry?
I have some bad news for you.
For us? Wait.
- I guess we can't eat. - Ma'am.
You don't have to feel even a bit sorry.
- Coincidentally, - Yes?
I watched last week's episode...
with my husband.
You did? Thank you so much.
While watching that,
we talked about what we'd do if that happened to us.
My husband said that we should feed you guys.
I see.
My husband's not home right now, so I picked up the intercom.
- He's not home? - No.
My husband felt like this was too sudden.
I completely understand that it might pressure you.
- So... - Because we're filming.
So he says that this time, it might be a little bit difficult.
It's all right.
But since we're out of time, we should hurry.
- All right. - Thank you.
- I'm so sorry. - It's all right.
- Goodbye, ma'am. - Goodbye.
- I'm terribly sorry. - It's all right.
That's understandable.
- What is it? - Goodness.
I understand her.
But it was the second time.
(They're flustered.)
We truly had hope two times.
(They feel embarrassed.)
I'm sorry, but I can't seem to calm down right now.
All right, we need to hurry.
I'm just going to press any button.
- I'll just do this. - All right.
- Okay. - I'll just try it out.
I hope they'll pick up.
- Hello. - Hello!
Hi.
Do you recognize me?
- Yes. - Nice to meet you.
- Ask if they have eaten. - Did you eat?
We're eating right now.
You are?
- We can still join them. - All right.
Do you know the show Dining Together?
You should say that you've already eaten.
(Ma'am, don't lie.)
Ma'am, have you eaten?
We've already finished eating.
- I see. Thank you. - Thank you.
Has this ever happened before?
We've never come this far.
(They press more buttons.)
We have six more minutes.
(Only 6 minutes left)
Hello.
I'm Seo Kyung Suk.
Have you eaten already?
We did.
- All right. I'm sorry. - Have a good night, ma'am.
I'm sorry to disturb you.
(Please accept us.)
It could still work dramatically.
(They're reaching the end of their time limit.)
I'm sorry,
but our kid feels uncomfortable about it.
- The kid doesn't want it. - I see.
Okay, we can't force anyone.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
We have three minutes left.
It's 7:57pm.
As long as it's not past 8pm, we're fine.
Sir. Go on.
Sir, are you going home?
Are you filming Dining Together?
(He finds hope.)
Have you eaten yet?
I'm sorry.
(This can't be true.)
Ma'am, have you eaten?
Our time is almost up.
(This is their last chance.)
(Don't have too much trust in yourself.)
Is this the last one?
(You must keep suspecting.)
Hello.
I'm Seo Kyung Suk.
Ma'am.
This is our last attempt for this week's Dining Together.
It's past 8pm already.
Do you know our show?
- Yes, I do. - I see.
We have time from 6pm to 8pm.
- It's already 8pm right now. - Right.
I'd like to ask you the most important question.
(He's bursts into laughter.)
- Have you... - Ma'am.
- Ask her. - We've already eaten.
Right? Enjoy your dessert.
- Thank you. - Thank you. Goodbye.
At least, she answered.
Now, let's try one more.
Your time's up.
Just one more.
Please.
Ho Dong.
Let's stop.
(They have gained nothing from ringing doorbells.)
Let's just go to a convenience store.
Everyone will compare us to Kyung Kyu's team.
They got the 200th family.
Why does Ho Dong fail whenever I watch it?
(He is right.)
1 shot, 1 kill. We almost got in on our 1st try.
They asked us to wait.
But we went down the wrong path.
- Right. - And this is the end.
They have failed once again...
and have come face-to-face with their fate.
- Hello. - Did you fail?
Yes.
I'm sure you didn't fail that often, so how do they know?
Because it's past 8pm.
- We're still outside. - True.
They know.
(They're still wandering the streets.)
Here?
We should sit here and wait.
Now, this is their last chance...
to have hope and succeed.
It's all because of me.
If we fail here, we've completely failed.
If we succeed here, it's still a success?
We've succeeded many times here.
Then we shouldn't be just sitting here.
We should run around.
Are you going to eat?
No, I'm going to the convenience store.
Will you be having cup noodles?
- No, cigarettes. - I see.
Hello.
- Are you drinking just soda? - Then it won't work.
(A barbecue restaurant part-timer buys just soda cans.)
(Look at this.)
- That's you. - It says,
"Everything will be fine."
Not everything will be fine.
Gosh, there aren't many people here at this hour.
It's so cold.
(A mother and a son come into the convenience store.)
We are on our way home after dinner.
- You ate out? - Yes.
Things would've been better if we came on weekdays, right?
Sir, people aren't coming. Right?
No, they aren't coming.
(Finally...)
The scene of the day for us is...
the one where we were...
talking about sea mustard soup in the elevator.
(We didn't plan anything,)
(but what if they offer us sea mustard soup?)
(They counted their chickens before they hatched.)
"What if they have sea mustard soup for dinner?"
- That was the best part. - Gosh, but...
- We counted our chickens. - Before this show,
what was the biggest failure in your life?
We have five minutes left.
That I didn't team up with Kyung Kyu.
(He just laughs.)
Talking about failure until the last moment,
they ended up failing completely just like that.
Please compliment your wife.
(Kyung Kyu's team is having Complimenting Time.)
Compliment your wife.
She takes good care of our children.
He sounds just like a Korean man.
And she's healthy.
She's healthy.
I can't think of anything else.
- Just one more. - I'm joking.
- She's pretty. - That's right.
That's the first one to say.
Right?
Thank you.
And her demerits are...
I really wanted to talk about her demerits.
(This is a good chance.)
(Excited)
When I go out to meet business partners...
and come home late because of a meeting...
or when we have some drinks,
she keeps calling me.
She tells me to come home.
(He bursts into laughter.)
(Bright, embarrassed)
What time was it?
She's like a Korean wife.
What time does she usually call you?
I have to come home before midnight.
(The video is not paused.)
I think he should come home before midnight.
- Midnight? You're worried? - If he comes home after midnight,
he will drink a lot.
I'm worried it'd be dangerous.
- You're just worried about him. - Yes.
What time do you start calling him?
About midnight. I don't call him then.
I text him first.
I just check if he's drunk or not.
- If he texts me back, it means... - He's not drunk.
he's not drunk yet.
(He's not drunk yet.)
Do you text him in Korean or Chinese?
I use both Korean and Chinese.
Do you use Chinese when you're upset?
Right. If I have a lot of things to say, I use Chinese.
When you have drinks with people,
it's the most fun part between 12am and 1am.
It's peak time.
The peak time of a get-together...
is 12am to 1am.
That's the climax.
Do you think it's the most fun part?
Does it begin to be fun at around 11pm?
- Yes. - And at midnight,
it reaches the climax, right?
- That moment... - You guys get really excited.
- It's getting more excited... - Let's go another round!
When he says that, he gets text messages from his wife.
(Biting her lips)
Then he'd say, "I should probably go home."
But her face is getting stiff.
At the best part...
(I did that, honey.)
What do you think? Now you know the peak time.
Will you still call him?
Or will you leave him alone so he can enjoy the peak time?
I should call him.
Because we have...
- a child now. - They have a child.
Right. Things can be dangerous.
And they are not in Harbin.
She's even more worried because they're in Korea.
It's your turn to compliment your husband.
- His character... - His character?
- He has a good character. - He's a good man.
And...
(She can't continue.)
I don't think there's anything more to say.
No. Say more.
You can't say just one thing.
He takes good care of me.
I see. That's right.
(The husband takes good care of his wife.)
- What's the third one? - And he's good-looking.
(That's the perfect end.)
- The dinner was great, right? - It was so good.
(The best dinner still lingers in their minds.)
We had things we don't usually get to eat.
- This is really fun. - What?
I always wondered...
how other people live...
and what they eat.
And I just had dinner at someone's place.
That's very meaningful.
This is for his restaurant.
1, 2, 3.
Namgajwa-dong.
In Namgajwa-dong, they met only the 200th family...
for Dining Together and tasted the authentic Chinese food.
(These two are hungry.)
Thank you for the great memory.
Dining Together,
we love you.
(The preview of the next episode will be revealed.)
(One chilly day in 2019)
(On a dark and quiet railroad track)
(2 suspicious people are threatening Kyung Kyu and Ho Dong.)
(What is this?)
(Are you shooting something?)
Well...
(We're shooting a TV show.)
(You look just like on TV.)
(Boss, they are shooting a TV show here.)
(Who are you?)
(Charismatic)
(A byword for impressionist actors)
(Kim Byung Ok of "Oldboy", Jin Goo of "Descendants of the Sun")
(Kyung Kyu and Byung Ok are friends of the same age.)
(So you guys work under my friend, Byung Ok?)
(You little rascals!)
(You seem excited.)
(Kyung Kyu looks confident around his friend.)
(They travel to the world of grownups with a train.)
(Hwigyeong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul)
(I went to elementary school in this neighborhood.)
(Jin Goo is familiar with the neighborhood.)
(He knows every inch of this neighborhood.)
(He's the son of Hwigyeong-dong.)
(Kyung Kyu and Ho Dong's eyes are wide open.)
(They get an egg on the way.)
(We don't know if it is boiled or raw.)
(It's a good chance to play a game.)
(He becomes a variety show coach in the middle of the game.)
(What are you doing?)
(Just play rock-paper-scissors.)
(He's reaching the limits of his patience.)
(Let's just do it.)
(He's not listening.)
(Byung Ok just gets his own way.)
(We should go ring doorbells.)
(Is it delicious?)
(He's even worse.)
(Surprised)
(Oh Tae Sik)
(Oh Tae Sik is eating an egg.)
(Byung Ok has perfectly adapted to being on a variety show.)
(Will Jin Goo and Byung Ok be able to have dinner?)
(The son of Hwigyeong-dong tries really hard.)
(Chattering)
(Upset)
(We're working here.)
(Ring the doorbell.)
(What's the rush?)
(Just ring the doorbell.)
(Take your time.)
(We're going to fail if you keep doing this.)
(Don't be afraid of failure.)
(He's the most stubborn dinner mate ever.)
(Will Byung Ok really fail to have dinner in Hwigyeong-dong?)
(Dining Together)
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