The Best Chicken
Park Sun Ho
Kim So Hye
Joo Woo Jae
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What is that mean?
You said that since I have half of the share dad can't do anything.
You said that he can't do anything without my consent.
This is the separate issue.
If majority of land owners on this alley agrees even if you disagree...
Then what happens?
They can demolish the whole alley way and build an apartment complex.
Then what about our house? How about the Chicken place?
They'll all disappear without a trace.
Disappear?
The whole place?
Yeah.
The end of the alley way all the way to this chicken place.
From what I hear, within an apartment complex they'll build a shopping mall, too.
- Bo Ah.- Hey.
Are you okay?
I was patient so far.
Bo Ah, calm down.
I talked respectfully since he was the only family member left.
I asked him not to have weird ideas.
Watch me.
I'll destroy that union.
Episode 12
Oh...
Shopping mall within an apartment complex.
I compared this picture with an alley.
But it really doesn't match with the place.
The new apartment complex is nice. I know.
Do you think the shopping center will have a movie theater?
If it all works out.
Why?
This is different from redevelopment of a city.
It's not sponsored by a government nor a construction company.
Neighbors want to build an apartment complex together.
Is there a big difference?
It's different yet similar, too.
Things like this can be successful or disaster.
In the news the original tenants go on their separate ways,
and some are even kicked out, too.
This can go on like for ten years. There are plenty of cases that
someone goes to jail, everyone turns against each other,
and everyone goes into debt.
So then why do they want to do something that dangerous?
My family was really interested in it, too.
I told you that this has a potential to be daebak.
Not like other reconstruction business
the risk or the return is much greater.
Then it's more like a gambling.
Bo Ah's dad came in at a perfect timing.
I didn't even think about it but our neighborhood is really old, too.
Is there anyone who doesn't want to make money?
Right.
Bo Ah.
What is she carrying?
She's always ordering us around.
Are you almost done?
It's done!
One, two, three!
Opposing the multi-functional complex
Let's take our street back!
What are these?
What do you think? These can be seen from far away too, right?
Yes, it'll show very clearly.
That's great. Every neighbor has to see it.
But this doesn't suit our business.
Boss, are you only concerned about your business
when there's a possibility of the whole neighborhood being wiped out?
We have to protect the business first.
Take those down.
Look at his face. He's white as a ghost.
Huh?
Is this a revolution or something?
Even if you have that displayed, people will agree
with your dad if they think they'll make money.
People are not that dumb.
Then what?
From another perspective,
if they feel it benefits them to oppose
building a residential complex, then they the probably won't do it.
How?
I don't know that either.
We have to think about that from now on.
What is this?
Did you decide to close down the business?
Don't worry Mr. Chef. We'll put them down.
Take them down.
But what is that?
This?
Didn't you want to addtoppings to the new menu?
What kind of giant shrimp are these?
These are the biggest shrimp.
I'm considering adding thisas a topping for the new menu.
That sounds fun.
What are you doing not cleaning them?
This is daebak.
I have to take pictures.
This will create some response.
Can we eat this, too?
Of course.
The big one is mine.
It's good!
How is it?
This is awesome.
I made it so it's obvious. Be more specific.
First, it's really delicious.
And I'll crave it again.
I want to eat one more right now.
What was I expecting?
Boss, what about you?
The shrimp topping goes well with it.
The taste and visualare both exceptional.
Then let's start selling it today.
If more chicken joints were around here, they wouldn't consider building a residential complex.
What?
I'm just saying. If there's a variety of good food joints,
people would be disappointed they were closing down.
That's it!
What is?
Bo Ah, you just said you'd open a food business district here.
- I did? When?- Oh!
There are instances
where a good restaurant opens in a quiet neighborhood and businesses start to boom.
Then wouldn't it be better than a shopping complex opening?
That's it.
Like Sharosu-girl, Gydongridan-gil, and Songridan-gil road
they all started that way.
What road?
It's easier said than done. How can one popular chicken joint start a food district?
There'd just be a line in front of the store.
It doesn't have to be only one.
What?
When I opened this place, I didn't know how to fry chicken
or interact with customers.You remember, right?
I clearly remember.Are you proud?
I researched and did my best
but it's not like they teach you how to run a business.
That's why I taught you everything.
That's what I'm saying.Let's do that.
On this block.
What are you saying?
Explain it so I can understand.
Next patient.
- Hey! Enough already.- What?
You've been showing up at the places I frequent
and just lurking around.
The bar, cafe, and wine bar near my workplace.
I can't go anywhere because of you!
- The thing is...- Are you confident?
I...
I don't think everyone has to marry who they date.
But if you don't have plan to get married
and just want to date,
I don't like that.
- So Dam. - Can you get married to me?
Even though I dated Choi Go for that long?
Do I really have to bring this up?
If I'm okay with it,how do you feel about it?
What?
I can't think about all these issues the way you do.
I went there because I missed you.
I thought it'd be nice to run into you.
You can't not think.
You can't not think about these things.
Start thinking about it now.
Then you'll be scared the way I am.
Here you go.Take this.
Community meeting for a new co-op establishment
What's this?
What is this?
Consent to use land
It's nothing special.
It's just a form to consent use of land.
Consent for what?
Land...
The empty spaces you see there,
you just have to fill it out, sign it and stamp it.
I'm going to build a co-op establishment.
That way they can build residential complexes.
So this is where everyone was.
Bo Ah, what are you doing here?
What do you mean? I'm a member of the community, too.
What's most important at this point is to build a co-op establishment.
For that to happen, the forms I handed you
must be signed by you all...
What is it, Bo Ah?
If a co-op establishment is built, is it 100% certain
that a shopping center and residential complexes will be built?
My goodness.
There's no such thing as 100% certain in this world.
There are rare cases like a natural disaster...
So it's not definite.
I have another question.
What is it?
While searching on the internet,
I read something about 'additional contributions'. What is that?
I read that people go bankrupt if it exceeds a couple hundred million won.
What's going on?
No need to worry.
That's a rare case.
There are instances where businesses payout that amount because they have excess funds.
So they give you a new apartment as well as money?
They say it's possible that we have to pay.
Can we trust this?
- We have to pay it?- Of course.
- We can do that. - This happens a lot.
Bo Ah, you must be against building a co-op establishment.
What should I do? Just let this neighborhood get run down?
Of course not.
Since you're asking what I think,
I'll go ahead and tell you.
I believe that our alley
can become a vibrant business district.
We'll make people from other cities come to us.
Then our neighborhood will become lively.
If it's as easy as you say, why wasn't it done already?
Everyone, this is nonsense.
If it was that easy, why don't other neighborhoods...
Guys.
Community meeting for a new co-op establishment
Try some chicken.
Try some.
You know there's a line outside of our chicken joint these days?
Our boss didn't even know how to fry chicken.
Then how did it become a hot restaurant?
That's all thanks to
our Boss's mentor. The Savior of our alley.
It's all thanks toChef Abraham Kang's consulting.
Who are you calling Abraham?
Business owners who need consulting, in order to protect our alley.
Businesses that want to become a hot commodity,
Our Chef will provide consulting at no cost.
Who? What? Why? Me?
Kim Gyoo Man, the meat.
Oh Yeong Ho, the ingredients.
They will provide everything at a low cost.
You can't talk about things like that here.
I understand that co-op establishments are nice.
I also understand that shopping centers are convenient.
But they can be found anywhere.
But our alley,
only exists here.
We want to protect our alley.
So please reconsider before you sign those forms.
Please.
Community meeting for a new co-op establishment
Bo Ah, nothing stays the same in this world.
Our alley is already outdated.
I explained everything earlier.
We're trying to save our alley our way.
Dad, you're probably doing this for money, but us...
Hold on. Is it bad to make money?
Isn't it a good thing that our neighbors live a good life?
Why are you interfering?What's go great about the chicken joint?
What's so great about the rooftop room?
What it is and means to me,
you didn't even care to find out.
Is this your way of throwing a fit?
No.
It's up to our neighbors to decide anyways.
Like I said before, I'm just trying to protect what's special to me.
As money is important to you, other things are important to me.
Bo Ah! Becoming an adult
requires you to leave behind the world you came from.
Not hide, like you're doing.
What is this?
What do you think it is?I'm pouring holy water.
This is my heart and effort.
Aigo.
Don't they normally use mountain spring water
or water from a well?
Spring water is free.
I paid for this,
so it must be better.
Bo Ah, when you tried to ruin my business...
Bo Ah, are you okay?
Something's fishy.
Geez, it's cold.
Boss, it's so cold. Shall we go inside?
Cold, cold, so cold.
Bo Ah, shouldn't you buy more expensive water?
I feel like it has no effect.
I can't hear you.I'm tired.
I worked hard today.
Boss, go sleep.
Geez. Enough with that already.
Bo Ah! Becoming an adult requires you to leave behind the world you came from.
Not hide, like you're doing.
He's not even a great adult.
Trying to lecture me.
Why are you doing this to me?
You have to live like a decent human being.
When are you going to stop hiding in the bathhouse, living soullessly?
Bo Ah?
Did I wake you?
Bo Ah, what are you doing?
- Give me your hand.- What?
I said, give me your hand.I just want to hold your hand.
♫ When I'm feeling downLucky in my life ♫
I can't fall asleep.
It was easy to fall asleep when I was leaning on your shoulder last time.
♫ I'm lucky in my dream ♫
♫ You warmly hug me close ♫
Why can't you sleep?You must be tired from today.
I know, right?
If, just if...
What if what my dad want's to do is right?
There might be people who would like if our neighborhood was gentrified.
Do you think we're throwing a tantrum??
Like when I was hiding in the bathhouse?
What if I can't do anything right?
When I resigned from my job,
everyone looked at me as if I was running away.
But I wasn't running,I was being courageous.
Bo Ah, you're not hiding, you're being courageous.
I'm doing good, right?
Bo Ah, you're doing more than good.
♫ I never want to show my tears ♫
I'm sleepy now.
♫ I'm so happy I can cherish memories ♫
♫ of your smile from afar ♫
Welcome.
- Boss, you wanted a consultation?- Yes.
- Hello.- Hello.
Here.
How many times do I have to tell you?I'm an Italian chef, what do I know about cold noodles?
So what? We're just here to eat.Don't eat if you don't want to.
- Bo Ah, enjoy your meal. - You too, Boss.
And it's okay for me to get indigestion?
It's so good.
Daebak. This place is good!
Why aren't they busy?Best cold noodles of my life.
- Really?- Believe me or not, I'm getting spicy cold noodles.
Who said I wasn't eating?I'm saying I'm not consulting.
What did they do to the noodles?
How is this cold noodles?
Look at this. The noodles, soup, sauce, it's all store bought.
How is this a cold noodle restaurant?
- Hurry up and cook the noodles.- Okay.
- Look at the line. - They must be really good.
The smell is...
It must be a really good place.
♫ I like chicken, I like chicken ♫
♫ I really like chicken ♫
♫ Fried, spicy, barbeque, soy chicken too ♫
Boss, our new menu is a hit.Everyone says it's good.
That's a relief.
Min Ah said the cold noodle store owner must've spread word.
A few places called to schedule a consultation.
I'm not doing it.
Boss, what if our alleyreally becomes a hit?
Shall we make a name?
- Fried chicken for table number three.- Okay.
I said no...
Co-op Establishment Approved
Do you want to save your business?
Is this okay?
Yes, it is.
Good work.
The co-op establishment was approved?
This just means 80% approved. Nothing is decided.
Still, it means they came together as one.
That is the case...
To be frank, they passed the first stage.
There's still a long way to go.Buying land is different from getting approval signatures.
We did our best.
We still made progress.
A lot of hot restaurants opened.There's quite a few restaurants with long lines.
Our neighbors still signed the consent forms...
to build the co-op establishment and shopping center.
- So Dam.- Long time no see.
What are you doing here?
I'm not here to see youor because I want to be.
- Then?- I came to interview the burger and cold noodle joint.
They both said they received consulting from the jerk Chef.
So I came to interview Andrew.
I thought it was odd all the new hot places I wanted to try were near here.
What? What's with everyone?
You all live here and are acting clueless.
Isn't somethingdifferent about this neighborhood?
Lots of people are coming from afar.
That's true, but it didn't go as well as we planned.
It's still just the start.
The start?
It feels like the start of becoming a popular alley.
Anyways, let me borrow Andrew. Is he here?
If you signed the consent form, you have to sell your land.
You won't sell your land.What do you want me to do?
Didn't you say,
"I want to build a co-op establishment and hand it down to my children."?
Hello? Hello?
He was smiling ear to ear when she said our street will be popular
Why the sudden change of attitude?
Bo Ah?
Do you think I'm a bad person?
I don't think I'm a person either.I'm selfish and greedy.
But what I'm doing for the neighborhood
is not that bad.
That could be the case or not.
I think there's a misunderstanding.
I don't think you're a bad person.
Then?
Just...
someone I don't know well.
Honestly, I don't know you enough to hate you.
I didn't get that chance.
I can't support what you do because I believe my method is right.
But since you'll be staying around,
I'll find out.
What kind of person you really are.
I'll be leaving now.
I think he's at some sundae soup restaurant. He's taking long.
Andrew knows how to make sundae soup?
He says he doesn't, but oddly he knows how to make everything.
Oh.
What have you been up to?
I haven't been able to go tothe restaurants in front of work,
nor the cafe...
nor the bars in front of work.
That's how I've been living.
- You're that busy?- It's complicating.
- You have no idea how annoying you are. - What?
Anyways, get back to work.You're probably busy opening shop.
Today's my day off.
We gathered to make a counter plan but changed it to a celebratory party.
All of a sudden?Celebrating what?
You said our alley is going to be a hot place.
♫ The warm season that I thought would never come into my heart again ♫
♫ Has come into my arms with you who flew like a butterfly ♫
♫ I have so many questions for you, it’s making me dizzy ♫
Bo Ah!
♫ When your smile that’s whiterthan a star spills into my heart ♫
♫ It feels like I’m endlessly walking into your clear melody ♫
♫ Hold my hand, as if it was always us from the beginning ♫
♫ Because you and I, we’re clearly destiny ♫
Will it take much longer?
No, it'll be done soon.
I'm hungry.I worked hard today.
♫ I’m only getting filled with reasons I like you that are getting countless ♫
♫ Love love love is shining light ♫
♫ When I’m with you, wherever we are, it’ll be filled with light ♫
♫ What words are needed when you’re so dazzling by my side? ♫
♫ I have you, who makes me happy, just by looking at you ♫
♫ Whatever happens,I’ll promise you this ♫
♫ I’ll never become the source of your tears ♫
Here.
Are you going to keep doing this?
- What?- I clearly told you.
I told you to think aboutwhat would happen if we date.
You did.
You don't even care to listen.
Why do you keep following me around?
I told you not to do that.Are you stupid?
Sit down and talk.My neck hurts.
Let's talk.Stop avoiding me.
We're done talking.What else is there to say?
You're the only one who talked.
I'm waiting because I have something to say, but you keep avoiding me.
What is it?
I like you.
You just had to say it with your own mouth.
You told me to think about it, so I did. I like you.
That's not what I meant.
I told you think about what comes after.
If you like me and I like you back. What's next?
It's going to be awkward and uncomfortable.
You know too well.But?
But I still like you.
This time you think about it.I'm done thinking.
Do you like me or not?
I'll wait if you need time to think.
Stop thinking about what's next. Just think about whether you like me or not.
We'll think about what happens next, together.
Thank you for your review.
Next time you come, I'll give you free french fries.
Mom you're mistaken.I didn't open my business to make money.
If it's not about money, is it for the reward? Customers happiness?
Is that what you're trying to say?
Why can't I do that?
Are you a child?
I really like chicken. I like it when people enjoy the chicken I make.
I'm going to make it further than you. Because I enjoy it.
I came to tell you this.
He's so immature at that age.
I was wondering who he takes after...
I'm so tired...
Everyone says it's good.
Boss, you like her?Why do you like this clumsy girl?
I'm embarrassed.
Stop it.
What part of her do you like?
Stop! Stop it!
Stop it!
Bo Ah! Don't listen.
What is he doing?
I grilled the meat today.
It was delicious.
It's delicious because the meat is from my store.
But, maybe we are celebrating too soon
So...
Today is actually the day the union was established.
This feels like a party for that.
Why would you say something so awful?
Right!
you have to make a big deal out of...
the small victories in your life.
I don't know what is going on...
but she said it is going well!
Then, Let's do a toast!
Okay!
Toast!
Cheers!
That's good.
What are you doing?
Why are you doing that?
Maybe I will fry some chicken.
I want some chicken!
-Come on! -We can't end with just pork belly.
Those brats.
I said to help clean up.
They just left.
I am happy...everyone left.
What the heck? Now you and I have to clean up this mess.
Still...
We are alone now.
It's not over yet, right?
I doubt it.
It's not like my dad gave up yet.
♫ I’m getting a strange energy ♫
Business won't boom overnight.
Still...everything should turn out okay, right?
♫ I don’t really know myself either ♫
We'll make it turn out okay.
♫ There’s no rule against successSo I’m not afraid ♫
Get up now. Let's clean up and go inside.
It's cold.
♫ I want to follow the sound of my burning heartbeat ♫
♫ and live again ♫
♫ I’ll be here for dreaming, put away the maps ♫
Are you warm now?
Can we stay a bit longer?
♫ I’ll don’t cry for my lifeThe world couldn't recognize my talent ♫
Fine, then.
♫ How thrilling would it be ♫
It feels nice sitting like this.
♫ watch over me ♫
Right?
♫ I’ll be here for dreaming ♫
Some time has passed since that day...
and Spring has come.
What piece of work did you think I'd recommend that led you to wait?
I'm sorry.
If I get another chance, I want to try my best.
You're in luck.
Do you know the writer Malsharata?
Yes. He's a famous story writer.
He's looking for an artist for his new book.
Multiple people havealready submitted their work,
but Malsharata makes the final decision.
What do you think?Will you give it a try?
Of course.I'll give it a try.
That spring, someone was standing in the same place
fulfilling his dream.
Wait up.
Bae Ki Beom.
What?
You take care of the kitchen starting today.
What? Why me?
What about you?
It's because I can't leave you in charge of the hall.
Lately, Seo Bo Ah doesn't get in until the afternoon.
Aren't you more nervous leaving him in charge of the kitchen?
It where knives and fire are used.
No need to worry.
He belongs in the kitchen.He's faking that he sucks so he can slack off.
No...I'm not.
If you place him in the kitchen, he can cover the role of one person.
He can't even cover half a person's role in the hall.
And here.
What is this?
Resignation
Andrew?
Now that I quit, you call me by the right name.
This is all too sudden...
There's nothing more for me to do here.
Choi Go, you know more about chicken than I do.
That spring someone decided to leave his nest.
Andrew!
What are you going to do now?
No need to worry.I won't open a chicken joint near by.
What?
I'm going to open my own store. Right in front.
A restaurant?
You're going to cook and run the business yourself?
Yes. So find me a good spot.
Will you really be okay?
How do you think I'd be?
You've tried my meal sets.How do you think it'll go?
Of course, the taste is good.
But the visual is a bit lacking to sell.
That's more than enough.I have my plans.
What are you going to do?
Are you free tonight?I'll show you if you're curious.
Okay.
Why are all the lights off?
- I can't see.- I can't see.
The foods going to go in my nose.Where's the fork?
- That's not it.- Geez.
I found it.
Hey!
That's my foot.
Why is your foot there?
Just shut up and eat it.
It's not there. Where did it go?
What is this?
I think this is it.
To my mouth...
Wait...
It almost went in my nose.
I found it.
How is it?
I said, how is it?
What?
Is it bad?
This is insane. Unbelievable!
It is really delicious!
It's even more delicious with my eyes closed.
You scared me.
Eat up.
It's not just for looks.
I told you.
Refreshing Bath: Barun Chicken
A blind restaurant?
Like the movie "Overtime"?
Yes, it will be dark so he doesn't have to plate the food nicely,
It just has to taste good.
Then, when it opens, Let's go on a date there.
Sounds good.
How did the meeting go with the webtoon editor?
Mom?
Can I get fried chicken?
What?
I was thinking, I had fried chicken she made for me...
but I never had chicken that you made.
So I am here to try some.
It tastes good.
You are not tired?
Isn't it obvious? Of course I am.
But I realized... how much I enjoy the work.
What?
As a restaurant employee I did not know, But the customers recognize my effort.
I now understand why you wanted to do this
I...put my restaurant up for sale.
You did what?
Don't get the wrong idea.
I am still not saying yes.
But I won't be as tough as I have been.
( That spring, a burst of understanding grew within her)
Do you know what your brother has been up to lately?
Not really. Why all of a sudden?
I have a feeling he has a girlfriend.
I tried to ask him but he won't talk.
I swear. I really don't know.
Both of you are hiding something from me, huh?
No! we wouldn't.
I really don't know.
And these two bravely
took a step forward into spring
The service is not as nice lately, don't you think?
Really? I think it's the same.
No. whenever I came here before, he gave me food on the house.
But not anymore.
Drink your wine.
Final Credits
Is it good?
Why are you laughing?
how pretty.
("It's Okay, It's Life" Webtoon Project Proposal)
As for me...
Final Credits
(From webtoon artist Seo Bo Ah. Episode one attached)
Boss, I am too scared to open it.
Why? You said you were confident this time.
You worked hard on it.
I did...
but what if there is a chance...
I didn't make it?
Then...do you want me to look at it for you
This is Seo Bo Ah. Here is Episode 2 of my webtoon.
Did you check it?
What is it? Did I get it?
Well...
What? I didn't get it?
You are joking with me, right?
I said not to joke about this kind of stuff.
(I am sorry but I am afraid you have not been selected for Malchallatte's project)
We hope to work with you in the future, We wish you the best.)
Are you okay?
How could I be okay?
I also, have made no progress.
Will you fry me some chicken?
why all of a sudden?
To have with my beer.
I will show them.
I will draw something so awesome, they wont be able to say no
That's right Bo Ah. You can send them another one that is really good.
♫ What is this all about? ♫
What are you saying? I won't send it to that place again.
what?
I am going to become totally famous...
and only work for their competition, I will make sure...
that company will go down.
♫ The reason I'm crying ♫
Why are you laughing?
I am so sad.
♫ Without a word, like magic, you colored my heart ♫
I still have a long way to go, to learn how to live life properly...
♫ In my remaining time, ♫
♫ if there’s such a thing as fate ♫
You poor thing.
Are you sad?
Yes
♫ Will you be my one and only universe? ♫
♫ Can bloom the cracks of my heart ♫
But it's okay
No matter how often I fall,
I will brush it off and start again.
I know how to do that now.
Refreshing Bath: Barun Chicken, We're Open for Business!
Welcome!
♫ Has a hidden happiness ♫
♫ come into my arms? ♫
♫ The darkness leaves as I dream of your eyes more blinding than jewels ♫
♫ I’ll hang you like a star in the sky of my heart ♫
♫ Sweet days and nights, I only want to look at the heavenly you ♫
♫ Baby I have a crush on you ♫
(Thank you for tuning in to "The Best Chicken")
♫ Will you be my one and only universe? ♫
♫ So a pretty flower that resembles you can bloom the cracks of my heart ♫
♫ You probably don’t know but you’ve become the world to someone ♫
♫ Even my smallest wish has become you ♫
♫ Baby I need your love ♫
♫ Will you follow the clock hands and come here? ♫
♫ Into this picturesque scene where your breath touches in our own time ♫
♫ On an especially dark night, the lone moon was so pretty ♫
♫ You were the one who knocked on my shriveled heart ♫
♫ You shook me up like the blowing wind ♫
♫ My once blue heart is now colored with you ♫
The Best Chicken
♫ All the sadness of the painful past is now gone ♫
♫ My once blank face is now filled with smiles ♫
♫ You throw these emotions that will never come again into my heart ♫
♫ The warm season that I thought would never come into my heart again ♫
♫ Has come into my arms with you who flew like a butterfly ♫
♫ I have so many questions for you, it’s making me dizzy ♫
♫ From A to Z, I just want to know you ♫
♫ When your smile that’s whiter than a star spills into my heart ♫
♫ It feels like I’m endlessly walking into your clear melody ♫