(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.)
College campuses are getting ready to reopen this February.
(College campuses are getting ready to reopen this February.)
(And at this campus...)
Are they statues, or are they not?
These strange masterpieces are waiting for the two emcees.
(What kinds of statues are waiting for them?)
(Title: "Venus of Sangdo-dong")
Isn't this Sangdo-dong?
You're right.
Soongsil University is right up there.
This is Soongsil University Station.
Right. Look over there.
It reads, "Salpijae".
What does that mean?
A long time ago,
there were many bandits around here.
So they warned people to look out...
when traveling here.
- That's the meaning? - Yes.
- They wanted you to watch out. - Right.
We should watch out for our guests.
Yes, they'll pop up out of nowhere.
Ho Dong's there.
It didn't take them long.
- Hey. - Over there.
(They thought they'd arrive soon.)
Goodness, hello!
- Hello! - Hello!
Are they students?
Good luck, Ho Dong!
Why are you here when it's still the break?
We have classes.
During the break?
- Yes. - We're studying for licenses.
- I see. You can do it! - We can do it!
(He's content.)
Hey, they're there.
It's cold, so let's quickly go to them.
They're known for their beauty in this country.
I know. That's why they're statues.
(Michelangelo's "David"...)
(has come to life in Sangdo-dong.)
(Venus from the Greek mythology...)
(has been summoned in Sangdo-dong.)
(These two beautiful statues have appeared before them.)
Beethoven.
- David. - David.
This one's called "Venus of Sangdo-dong".
I guess she's from Sangdo-dong.
It looks like a real human.
- Right? - This wasn't here all along, right?
We brought them here, right?
- Of course, we did. - Right.
- It's light. - I knew it.
- Let's go. - Come down.
- No, Kyung Kyu. - Come down.
You can't touch them.
But it's cold out.
Don't touch the masterpieces.
You must only look.
- Ji Ho, come down. - No.
- Come on. - No.
It's cold.
Gyu Ri, come down. It's cold.
You recognize her.
What? She's an actress.
Which group was she in before she became an actress?
How would I know?
Only after you say the name of that group...
will she be able to move.
Can I come down since he said my name?
(He turns off being a statue.)
(David is tired of waiting.)
Look.
Fine. This is the most handsome man in Korea.
It's Oh Ji Ho!
- Hello. - Since they're good-looking,
that's why they have these.
Exactly, they're both good-looking.
Only after you say the name of her group...
will she come to life.
Kyung Kyu. Lee Seung Chul.
It's similar to his debut song, "Hee Ya".
(Ho Dong gives him a hint.)
- What does that mean? - Gosh.
(Gosh)
"Gosh"?
(What did you say?)
- SeeYa? - SeeYa?
- Yes. - SeeYa.
(He gets it right.)
(These two good-looking individuals have visited the show.)
Gyu Ri debuted as a member of a girl group called SeeYa.
She gained much fame with her doll-like face.
Do you have any idea how I must've lived there?
Have you ever given it a thought?
She then decided to act...
and has shown various sides to her.
This is Nam Gyu Ri, a celebrity who's known for her looks.
He debuted in a movie as the leading actor...
and showed the world of his handsome face.
He has also played a good-for-nothing character.
He's known for his realistic acting.
You need to prepare yourself...
and be polite to others.
In real life, he is a dad to a little baby.
He's Oh Ji Ho, a multi-talented, handsome man.
(A multi-talented, handsome man)
These two good-looking individuals...
have come to eat.
(They have visited Dining Together.)
This one is a statue.
They look alike.
I know. He's so good-looking.
You're right. The same goes for Gyu Ri.
- I know. - Thank you.
What does "David of Mokpo" mean?
I'm from Mokpo.
(The reason is very simple.)
That was simple.
(He's from Mokpo.)
He looks like David.
What about "Venus from Sangdo-dong"?
It's me.
- Why Sangdo-dong? - It's because...
I attended elementary school here.
- Really? - Yes.
- Sangdo Elementary School? - Correct.
- Really? - Yes.
What's the relationship between you two?
- We filmed a movie together. - Right.
- Not a drama? - It's "The History of Jealousy".
- You can't say the title. - It's okay.
I wasn't going to say much anyway.
(He's discouraged.)
I'm not here to talk about it.
- What's the storyline? - The storyline?
So we meet and...
- Congratulations. Take this. - Thank you.
- And... - Later on...
(Kyung Kyu abruptly stops him.)
- Here. We welcome you... - Thank you.
to our show.
- What's our mission? - Please read it.
"Have dinner in Sangdo 1-dong, Seoul."
Sangdo 1-dong, I see.
Last time, Choo Sung Hoon and Kwang Hee came,
- and we went to Sangdo 4-dong. - Right, that slope.
- I remember. - Me too.
(They had a match in front of Sajaam.)
(It was neck and neck.)
(Those guests were far from good-looking.)
(Have dinner in Sangdo 4-dong, Seoul.)
I know Sangdo 4-dong well.
I filmed in rooftop houses a lot there.
There are many rooftop houses.
- Sangdo 4-dong? - Yes.
I did a lot of shooting there.
(On top of an uphill, there are old houses and rooftops.)
The movie you filmed recently?
- No, a drama. - A drama.
Aren't you being too prolific?
Last year, he wanted to do varieties because he didn't have much work.
- He was in a dilemma. - When was I? When?
He'll find a masterpiece among them.
He said taking care of his kids was exhausting.
He wanted to do a real project.
(He wanted to escape child-rearing.)
- He said the same to me. - Hey.
He wanted to work more.
- He's a father of two. - Right.
- It must be tough. - Right?
The emcees, alongside these good-looking guests,
will go to Sangdo 1-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul.
Soongsil University, the first school to introduce...
America's four-year school system, is in Sangdo 1-dong.
Among the four dongs in Sangdo-dong,
Sangdo 1-dong is the biggest.
(Sangdo 1-dong is the largest.)
Two years ago,
Choo Sung Hoon and Kwang Hee were guests...
for Sangdo 4-dong.
This time, they take on Sangdo 1-dong with new guests.
They have visited Sangdo-dong once again.
What kinds of events will happen here today?
Dining Together, episode 116.
"Sangdo-dong Again".
(Episode 116: "Sangdo-dong Again")
This is Sangdo 1-dong.
- Yes, it is. - Yes.
I bet there are many single-person households with students.
Right. Many of them live here.
- I think so. - Right?
My friend used to live here as well.
- There are many villas too. - You're right.
There are.
(This place is also teeming with villas and small apartments.)
- Gyu Ri, what do you wish... - Yes?
to gain from today?
- I'm a big fan of this show. - I see.
After I watched your first episode in Mangwon-dong,
I instantly knew that your show was going to become a hit.
- I see. - Really?
Really.
- She has keen eyes. - I'm not saying this...
- just because I'm on this show now. - Right.
I'm from a big family,
but we don't really have much time to eat together.
Once in a blue moon, we'd gather on a holiday.
The warmth I feel is incomparable to anything else.
Right, Kyung Kyu.
- She has a big family. How many? - Yes.
It's a family of six.
- 6 siblings? - 3 sisters and 1 brother.
- 3 sisters and 1 brother. - Correct.
- You have 4 siblings, not 6. - Right.
A family of six.
(He understood it however he wanted.)
- Where do you live now? - I live in Hannam-dong.
- Hannam-dong? - Yes.
I can't help myself but ask. Do you know the origin of Hannam-dong?
My mom?
The origin, not your mom.
(They struggle to converse.)
Gyu Ri...
"South of the Han River"?
- What? - Am I right?
- You're half-right. - What?
The river is in the front,
- and the mountain, in the back. - Right.
That's why it's a favored location.
I see.
When you walk around Hannam-dong,
you can spot many feng shui experts.
- Are they with their dowsing rods? - Yes.
- You can see about six of them. - Really?
They're proving that it's a nice place.
- They carry those things? - Yes.
I've never seen them.
- All right, Ho Dong. - I don't remember seeing them.
It's our weekly corner.
- Let's go to the real estate. - Oh, right.
- Real estate? - It's our weekly corner.
- They tell us everything. - Right.
Everything is settled here.
At Samseong-dong, they told you that you'd fail.
- Right. Let's go. - Right.
We failed twice.
It's not an easy neighborhood.
Hello, I'm Lee Kyung Kyu.
- Hello. - Oh, my!
"Oh, my!"
I only saw you on TV.
Do you recognize our guests?
I'm not sure about her,
but I recognize him.
What's his name?
I don't know his name,
but he's on "The Return of Superman".
- You're right. - You're right.
- Superman? - Right, that show.
He's a father.
I don't usually appear on variety shows.
(He's been acting for 22 years.)
I also saw him on many dramas.
Do you know Kim Soo Hyun, the screenwriter?
- Yes. - They worked together often.
She's Nam Gyu Ri.
I couldn't recognize her because she's prettier in person.
- Than on TV? - Yes.
She's from Sangdo-dong.
- I am. - She said that...
in Sangdo 3-dong, there are many friendly people.
Only there.
But in Sangdo 4-dong, the residents aren't too friendly.
When did I say that?
I'm sure that's not the case.
There are many friendly and good people around here.
- Really? In Sangdo 1-dong as well? - Yes.
(Thank goodness.)
Do the four dongs...
have different styles?
In regards to residence types?
As for residences, Sangdo 4-dong...
is comprised of mostly villas and detached houses.
Sangdo 1-dong and Sangdo 2-dong is comprised of apartments.
What kinds of people live there?
Since there are many apartments,
- young people tend to move here. - I see.
That's usually the case.
Since there's a university nearby, I bet many students live here.
There are many studios.
- Right. - Yes.
Lee Si Eon's cafe is next to this building.
Here?
Yes, his cafe is next door.
(The familiar cafe is next door.)
I have a question.
One of our former presidents...
used to live in Sangdo-dong.
Where did he live?
Here.
- Around this area. - Oh, I see.
- Over there? - Yes.
I've served Kim Young Sam, the former president, before.
(You've served him?)
When I was in the army, I was stationed at his villa.
It was Kim Young Sam's villa.
- Really? - You guarded his villa?
Yes, I did.
Did you meet him in person?
No, I didn't.
I only met the former first lady.
Did she go there for a vacation?
Yes, I was the doorkeeper.
I can see why.
He's charming and tall.
(He would've made an outstanding doorkeeper.)
I read "Salpijae" out there.
- "Salpijae"? - That's this neighborhood?
- This entire area? - It's the area around...
- Soongsil University Station. - I heard there are many bandits.
- Right. - Bandits?
Kyung Kyu, Gyu Ri used to live here,
so I'm sure she knows.
- Really? - What does "Salpijae" mean?
(She remembers Kyung Kyu's words.)
A long time ago, there were many bandits around here.
- It means "to watch out". - Right.
That was perfect.
(She was quick to adapt.)
I thought you wouldn't know.
- Bandits appeared on this hill. - So they wanted to watch out.
- Right. - Yes, to watch out.
How do you think we should divide the teams?
I think these two should be a team.
(She suggests Gyu Ri and Kyung Kyu be a team.)
(Laughing)
I guess I'm teamed up with Ji Ho.
I see.
Good luck. I hope you both succeed.
- Thank you, ma'am. - Thank you, ma'am.
(They move onto the residential area.)
- Let's go. - Thank you, ma'am.
- Thank you, ma'am. - No problem.
There are, indeed, many villas.
There are many studios.
I've been to Sangdo 4-dong often...
while filming at the rooftop houses.
- But this is completely different. - Here?
Aren't these all studios?
I think so. They look like new villas.
It seems so.
They look like one-room studios.
I think there are many newlyweds.
There's a high chance of that.
Sangdo 1-dong is full of studios and villas...
of various sizes.
I see the door.
They have the automatic door outside and another door inside...
because it's cold.
(It's double-layered.)
That's unique.
The vibe here is different.
It's a quiet neighborhood.
You're right.
Various age groups live here,
but this neighborhood remains quiet and peaceful.
- What is that? - Kyung Kyu, look.
It says, "Seoul Future Heritage".
- Look. - Oh, this is it.
This was his private residence.
This was former president Kim Young Sam's residence.
(It's his private residence.)
The doorplate is still here.
"Seoul Future Heritage".
- What is this? - He used to fast...
in this residence.
He fasted at home.
(In 1983, he fasted for 23 days for democratization.)
("Even if you kill the rooster,")
("you must never forget that the morning will come.")
- So... - They banned him from leaving.
- He was under house arrest. - Yes.
(Listening)
I just said something quite fancy.
Yes. He was under house arrest.
Many police officers were here, guarding him.
You can confine me.
However, you cannot block my desire for democracy.
You cannot crush my conscience and heart.
(He strived for democratization...)
(until the day he closed his eyes.)
(With the late President Kim Young Sam,)
(his residence became a part of the history of Korean democracy.)
This gate was...
on the news many times. It's a famous gate.
When he was elected...
- People went crazy here. - Here?
Did that happen really?
When we were young,
there was the Sangdo-dong Party...
- and the Donggyo-dong Party. Right? - It's...
The first celebrity President Kim Dae Jung met...
upon his election was Kyung Kyu.
- Why? - What?
He did a show like that.
- Really? - What do you mean "Why?"
(Really?)
(1 year before the election of the late President Kim Dae Jung)
I came unannounced, so I informed them first.
(Even then, Kyung Kyu pressed doorbells at his own discretion.)
Hello.
I regard Seo Taiji highly.
I heard you are his fan.
(1 year before being elected as the President)
Which comedian do you like?
Lee Kyung Kyu, of course.
I love it.
Look.
Think about it. When he stepped out of his house...
for the first time after being elected as President,
Kyung Kyu appeared at his gate and said hello.
(The return of Kyung Kyu)
- "It's me, Kyung Kyu." - That's me.
How would he have felt?
I will tell you what happened at the time.
This is behind-the-story.
It was crowded by the foreign press.
Local and foreign press filled the area.
But I was the first person to say hi to him.
"Hello, sir! This is 'Here Goes Lee Kyung Kyu'".
The President was happy to see you.
He was very happy to see me.
"What are you doing here?"
(Is Kyung Kyu telling the truth?)
Congratulations, President Kim.
(There was one more familiar face.)
(President Kim Dae Jung)
The moment your election was confirmed,
how did you feel?
- Let's talk downstairs. - Wait.
I'll just say hi here.
He will talk downstairs.
Right.
- Yes. - Yes.
(The journalists compete to cover him.)
(They feel dejected.)
We prepared many questions.
(But it's true that he was the first one to meet him.)
After that time, people started to suspect me.
They...
- The authority? - suspected that he looks after me.
(People suspected that Dae Jung was looking after Kyung Kyu.)
But I will tell you this clearly.
I got laid off from MBC at the time.
(He's still upset about it.)
I will tell you clearly.
I didn't get any favor from him. Nothing at all.
(He didn't get any favor from him.)
I left while feeling bitter.
- There were so many rumors. - There were many rumors.
- But... - I didn't get anything.
(They talked about Donggyo-dong Party in Sangdo-dong.)
What kind of memories do you have in Sangdo-dong, Gyu Ri?
When I lived in Sangdo-dong,
I always went to the playground...
to practice singing.
I practiced dancing while looking at my shadow.
I turned on the music using a cassette player and practiced.
Gyu Ri, you were famous as the cafe part-time employee, right?
- Really? - While she was working at a cafe,
an entertainment agent saw her while passing by...
and was very surprised.
And she was given a chance to audition.
- Really? - For a very important meeting,
the CEOs of all the big entertainment agencies...
gathered there.
- I... - They came to the cafe?
Yes.
They came to the cafe when I was working there.
- The cafe you were working at. - They were having a serious talk...
about music streaming.
- Right. - Music streaming had just emerged.
The music streaming first emerged then,
so they had to discuss how to divide the profit.
- Right. That was it. - They had a meeting to discuss it.
- And you were there. - Yes.
That was a new concept.
Which famous people were there?
- Was Soo Man there too? - Soo Man was there.
- Was Soo Man there? - Yes.
- YG. - Yang Hyun Seok was there too?
- Everyone was there. - How about JYP?
He was the only one who wasn't there.
Soo Man was there,
- so she knew. - Yes.
They happened to meet...
where Gyu Ri was working.
Why did they have a meeting there?
- I... - She was meant to be a singer.
Yes.
There was a big agency in front of the cafe.
I intentionally found a job in that area.
- To become a singer? - Yes.
You distributed your business cards.
I did, but nobody was interested.
I gave them free...
- 7-dollar coffee, which I paid for. - For free?
I said, "This is for free." But nobody was interested.
(Her 2nd strategy failed.)
I think I gave out more than 10 cups.
She was slow-witted. They were having a serious talk.
How could they care about the free coffee?
I couldn't help it though.
- I was too desperate. - Right.
Did Soo Man say he didn't need the coffee?
No. He wasn't interested in the coffee.
He thought someone ordered it.
They were focused on the talk.
They didn't even look at me.
So it wasn't true.
An entertainment agent didn't go to her.
- She went to them. - They had no interest in her.
But...
- You wanted to draw attention. - Yes.
I understand the situation.
And I really admire Gyu Ri's attitude.
- She's amazing. - Yes.
She's able to talk about this today, because of the efforts she put in.
- So what happened? - That's why I am here today.
Did you give them your business card on their way out?
My strategies had failed. They didn't work.
The free coffee strategy didn't work.
So I thought I would quickly write down my profile...
on a piece of paper.
I wrote everything I was good at doing, no matter how small.
So?
I wrote two copies.
Who did you give them to?
SM and YG.
Those two were my choices...
in my heart.
This is so fun.
You are amazing, Gyu Ri.
Wait. Wait.
President Kim story was fun too.
But I think her story is outrunning mine.
(Kyung Kyu is sad.)
- Gosh. - Gyu Ri...
My story was fun, but not fun enough.
So what happened?
If...
the two of them leave the cafe together, I thought...
- That's difficult. - I'd give it to one person.
Okay. Who was that?
If they were to leave together,
(SM or YG?)
I was going to give it to YG then.
(YG was chosen.)
SM was eliminated.
No.
- That's not it. - YG is...
more friendly.
I grew up listening to their music.
Your courage is amazing.
It's amazing that she intentionally...
got a job near the agency.
How about the job then?
I quit my part-time job.
I feel bad for the owner of the cafe.
(The kind Kyung Kyu worries about the cafe owner.)
I feel bad for the owner.
Where did you work, Ji Ho?
- At a restaurant. - A restaurant?
The restaurant took up a total of four floors.
The main floor was the first floor.
- It was the busiest. - Yes.
So I went back and forth the 1st floor and the 2nd floor.
One day, the owner said...
he wanted to make the basement floor popular.
(He understands what that means.)
(The good-looking man was sent to the basement floor.)
Were you a waiter or what?
It's because he's so handsome.
I understand his intention, but...
- To make the basement floor... - I...
popular, he sent Ji Ho to the basement floor.
- He sent Ji Ho to the basement. - I was assigned to the basement.
Did you not get any offers from entertainment agencies...
while doing a part-time job?
After getting discharged from the army, I worked at a video shop.
I used to audition for movies.
It was around that time.
There was one person who came every day.
For some reason, he looked like he'd work for a TV station.
So I was really nice to him.
I introduced him to various movies.
I secretly gave him a free erotic movie.
(He secretly gave the man an erotic movie.)
- An erotic movie. - Yes.
- It's very important. - Right.
For people who live alone.
- So? - I gave him freebies.
- It turned out... - Yes?
When I went to shoot "La Belle", he was there.
- "La Belle". - Yes. He was the producer.
(Ji Ho rose to stardom through "La Belle".)
Perhaps he came up with the idea...
while watching the erotic movies you lent him.
(Perhaps he came up with the idea for the movie "La Belle".)
(The erotic videos unintentionally inspired him.)
- Now... - You came up with that movie.
Ji Ho.
(The hidden producer of "La Belle")
Did I?
It's so funny.
(It's time to get past the film-like stories and press the doorbells.)
- Now. - All right.
Is Gyu Ri my teammate then?
- I love it. - We are...
Ji Ho Dong.
- Ji Ho Dong. - Oh Ji Ho Dong.
We previously went to Sangdo 4-dong.
- Today, we are in Sangdo 1-dong. - We are in Sangdo 1-dong.
Here is a drama without scripts.
- Dining Together. - Dining Together.
Let's get it.
It's time to use their strong will on getting invited to a dinner.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Whenever we are on this show,
we feel the change of nature,
and get to study it.
Until just recently, it was dark...
- at 6pm. - It was very dark.
- Look how bright it is now. - Right.
(This was 6pm in Gwangmyeong last week.)
The day gets shorter and longer.
Yes.
(At the same hour, Sangdo-dong is still bright.)
"May spring bring good fortune".
I haven't seen one in such a long time.
"May spring bring good fortune".
(The entrance exudes the energy of good fortune.)
- We could stand here. - How many units...
Here are the unit numbers.
Don't call Unit 203. Nobody is in.
This is what it means.
There are three units per floor.
There are three units on the third floor too.
Unit 401 is where the owner of this building lives.
(The owner of the building lives in Unit 401.)
- Right. - He runs a rental business.
- He rents out the flats. - He lives on the top floor.
Right.
It says there. "Owner".
Kyung Kyu.
This space is exclusively used by the owner.
This is...
(Oh, dear.)
I told you. Unit 401 is where the owner lives.
It's his spot.
(The three-letter word gives off strong charisma.)
I've seen many parking lots,
but I've never seen a parking lot dedicated to the owner.
It's my first time seeing such a sign.
Should we call Unit 401?
- Gyu Ri. - Yes.
- Unit 201. - The car is in.
Unit 201?
(By checking the cars, they can tell who is in.)
It's there.
Let's call this house.
Two families must be in.
- Introduce yourself well, Gyu Ri. - Okay.
- You are a movie star. - You can do it relaxedly.
- You are also a singer too. - Right.
- SeeYa - SeeYa.
Look at me
Who is it?
Hello. I am...
Nam Gyu Ri, who used to be a member of SeeYa.
- Yes. - Do you know me?
Is this Dining Together?
- Yes, it is. - Oh, my goodness.
Hello.
We haven't eaten yet.
(That's good news.)
- I am sorry. - What?
- But they haven't eaten yet. - I am sorry.
(What do you mean?)
- You haven't eaten yet? - They don't eat.
- Hello? - They don't eat dinner.
Hello.
Do you not eat dinner?
We don't plan on eating.
Oh, you won't eat?
It's good that they didn't eat, but they won't eat either.
Why won't you eat dinner?
- We're too full. - They're too full.
When did you eat?
- I had too much at lunch. - At lunch.
Yes, I hope you succeed in another house.
- Say goodbye. - I'm sorry.
- Sure. - Good luck.
- Okay. - Goodbye.
- Yes. - Yes.
- This is just... - That was funny.
This is the 1st in 2 years of shooting Dining Together.
Someone who couldn't eat because they were full.
(I'm sorry, but I'm full.)
(Excited)
She's full. She's too full to do this.
- Yes, she had too much at lunch. - Hey.
I guess she had a late lunch.
- That was something. - That was a surprise.
- What? - It's a great beginning.
- Is she on intermittent fasting? - Right.
She had a great voice too.
- You're right. - This is that place from before.
- That place. - Yes.
- Ho Dong. - Yes?
What do you think about this house?
(I commend you. It's a great idea!)
I have a feeling that if we ask this family,
they might know a thing or two about the former president.
They must know everything about former president Kim Young Sam.
- I think it's empty. - Ji Ho, you should try.
- I think the lights are off. - No.
- They may not have turned it on. - But still.
I'll ring the bell.
(Sighing)
- It's okay. - You're weak-hearted.
(The bell of the house across from the former president's place...)
(seems to sound more grandeur than other houses.)
Who is it?
- Hello. - He's a bit older.
My name is Oh Ji Ho, an actor.
Do you know me by any chance?
Who are you again?
I'm a guy who's often seen on TV.
My name is Oh Ji Ho.
We are shooting a program called Dining Together.
If you have not had any dinner...
I'm home alone right now.
Oh, are you alone?
Yes, I am.
Oh, I see. I understand.
Thank you.
(Ji Ho and Ho Dong's first attempt failed.)
Oh, he's alone.
Thank you, sir.
- Sure. - Goodbye.
- He lives alone. - He's alone?
- Yes. - I see. He lives alone.
- Are you a bodyguard here? - Yes.
(The bodyguard of the former president Kim's house.)
How long have you worked as a bodyguard?
- Me? About 7 years. - Yes. 7 years?
Do you guard the former president yourself?
(Nodding)
You need to get good energy from him.
- Thank you. - Good luck.
Thank you.
The lights are on.
- Gyu Ri. Let's go there. - Hey.
- The lights are on. - Let's go inside.
(She rings the bell without hesitating!)
- Sir. - What are you doing here? Go fish.
(A bold appearance)
I think you might succeed.
Well, it's not that.
This is Nam Gyu Ri, an actress.
- Sir. - Hello.
I'm here with Ho Dong too.
- Have you had dinner yet? - No.
You haven't eaten yet?
You wouldn't eat dinner this early.
- Yes, it's early. - So...
where is the mother?
My mother passed away a decade ago.
(He's so intense.)
(The four people are unable to go on.)
Goodness, do you think I asked you about your mother?
I mean, where is your wife?
- What? - Where did your wife go?
She didn't go anywhere. She's at home.
- Pardon? She's at home. - Really?
- Yes. - Then...
can you invite the two of us in...
so we can chat about life in general,
and have dinner together?
You can invite us in.
The sun has already set, my kids are at academies,
and it's just me and my wife, yet you want to eat?
You still have to eat, though.
- I will. - Yes.
You should ask your wife.
- Sir. - Should I ask her to cook?
- Goodness. - Just ask her.
Are you going to eat?
Of course, we'll eat. We aren't here for a drink.
You're worse than Kim Heung Kook.
(He suddenly brought up Heung Kook.)
He met a powerful enemy.
Heung Kook and I kick some ball a couple of times a week.
Really? You mean soccer, right?
- Hello, ma'am. - Hello.
- I'm Lee Kyung Kyu. - Hello.
We're shooting Dining Together right now.
Oh, I just prepared rice.
Goodness, look. We have our spoons.
Anyway, but really. You are right next door...
- from the former president's place. - Yes.
- It would be great. - We can talk about that...
What's good about that? He passed away. What's so great?
- But still. - Have a meal with us.
Wait, what? Then...
will you invite us in for dinner?
- Yes, sure. - Okay!
(Kyung Kyu and Gyu Ri will eat with the former president's neighbor!)
Does she have to make dinner for four?
- Yes, just for four. - Yes.
You already know the show so well.
- Goodness. - Good luck.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
- We don't have enough for him. - Just join us.
No, we have to go find another house.
- You're going somewhere else? - Yes.
- We go to different houses. - We split up.
- Let's go. - Is this location lucky?
- It is. - Is it?
- Yes. - What makes this place lucky?
A president was born here.
- Exactly. - He became a president here.
It's right next door too.
How long have you lived here?
Hey, I'll ask him that later.
If you ask him everything now,
- what am I going to say? - What are we going to talk about?
Yes, don't ask him everything.
(His lines are like that of a president.)
- I'm just curious. - Goodbye.
- My gosh. - Goodbye.
- Enjoy. - Tell us how long you lived here.
- What? - How long have you lived here?
I lived for 13 years in this house.
- I see. 13 years. - You have no time. Just go.
Have you seen the president as you passed by?
I'll ask him!
I'm just really curious.
I even have a picture of the president.
He has a picture too.
- Good luck. - Let's go in.
- Gyu Ri, bye. - Bye.
I hope you get to eat soon.
I envy you.
Gyu Ri, good luck on promoting your movie.
Okay.
My house is a mess.
You can always clean up.
Your place is very cozy.
(Kyung Kyu and Gyu Ri entered the house at 6:22pm.)
Wow, we're so lucky today.
In this classical house,
you can find the huge collection of spirits...
of the man who loves to drink.
(You can find the huge collection of spirits.)
There are stories of their children and grandchildren,
and even snippets of memories with the former president.
Thank you, ma'am.
- Hello, thank you so much. - Don't you usually go fishing?
Yes, I go fishing and do this show as well.
May I look at the photos?
(Their memories fill up the door to the kitchen.)
- Wow, the pictures. - Were you in a morning soccer club?
I still am. I'm one of the best players in Dongjak-gu.
- I see. - Oh, I see.
I'm only 76 years old.
Of course.
(He's still playing actively despite his old age!)
- You're very healthy. - He's so chic.
- I have some pancakes. - Yes?
My daughter-in-law's mom who lives next door to Won Bin...
sent us all those.
Oh, pancakes?
She lives next door to Lee Na Young and Won Bin.
- Where do they live? - In Jeongseon.
Oh, Jeongseon. Gangwon Province.
Right, I heard that...
- Won Bin lives in Gangwon Province. - Yes, he does.
- I got this from there. - I see.
I have some pancakes.
Yes, that looks great.
Those are precious.
Here is the late president.
I'm keeping his picture here.
(In one side of the house,)
(he remembers the former president Kim Young Sam with a picture.)
His picture is here.
- Two years before he passed away. - What about this?
That one was about four years ago.
- It's the park around the corner. - The park.
It's a park in our neighborhood.
How long did the former president live here?
Well... I believe he went on his hunger strike here.
Yes, I know that.
- He went on a hunger strike. - Yes.
He was under house arrest as well.
- Yes. - That happened.
(His house in Sangdo-dong is the history of democratization.)
- Do you need any help? - I'm here.
- Should I make some pancakes? - Yes, Gyu Ri will help out.
- Can you take out the dishes? - That's my job.
I do everything.
Watery kimchi.
- My gosh. - That looks great.
This looks amazing.
(It feels refreshing to just see it.)
This is... Did you make this from scratch?
- Yes, I made it. - You made it?
What's your secret?
I don't really have one. I've been doing it for long.
Really?
She has to look after the children. How can I not help?
You're right.
She's looking after three of our grandchildren.
What did you put in here?
- In here? Pear, napa cabbage, - Yes.
- Napa cabbage, carrots. - carrots,
- and radish. - Radish.
(Making your mouth water)
I really enjoy your show.
- Really? - What brings you to our place?
- Exactly. I mean, today... - My goodness.
This location brings luck.
Yes.
I should call my daughter-in-law...
- The location brings luck. - to come home quickly.
Where did she go?
To pick up the kids from the academy.
Oh, she went to the academy?
This is really uncanny.
Isn't this uncanny?
Does this sometimes happen after two tries?
Really?
I guess I was lucky.
(The pancakes have not defrosted completely.)
(The frozen pancakes have turned golden brown.)
(Looking delicious)
We got this deodeok dish from Jeongseon.
- From where? - Jeongseon.
- I see, Jeongseon. - My daughter-in-law was at home.
- May I try one? - Sure.
(Taking a bite)
- Is it good? - Yes.
It's really good.
- It's so good. - She cooks this and sends it over.
You have a great daughter-in-law.
You're right.
Am I?
(A friendly conversation)
This is my daughter-in-law.
- Hello. - Hello.
My goodness, my face.
(Grandson, Lee Young Joon, 11 years old)
I was just listening to her compliments about you.
(The daughter-in-law who once lived next door to Won Bin's place.)
- Do you like pickled pepper? - Yes, I do.
- How did you know? - This is really good.
I really love pickled pepper.
(Made in Sangdo-dong, this wasn't made by Won Bin's neighbor!)
(Kimchi made in Sangdo-dong slowly makes its appearance.)
- The kimchi looks delicious. - Doesn't it?
You're very good.
Where did you learn how to do this?
I mean, you are so pretty, yet you're a good cook too.
All I did was flip them.
- No way. - This is nothing.
No, you are really good.
- This is traditional style. - That looks good.
- Doesn't it? - Yes.
We need to eat things like this.
- Is this ugeoji? - Yes, it is.
It looks really good.
I love bean paste soup with ugeoji.
- You do? - Yes.
I like this kind of food.
Me too.
While the food with great smell is being set on the table...
The former president, Kim Young Sam...
lived over there after he left the Blue House, right?
Yes, he lived here all along.
He used to greet people he'd meet on his way out to work out.
Sometimes, he hugged my grandchildren.
He liked children.
- He was gentle. Take a seat. - Okay.
The former president's house...
- looks quite shabby. - Yes.
In the past, there were single-family houses around it.
So people would think he lived...
in another house near it.
I think his political career went on quite smoothly...
- Exactly. - before he passed away.
He is someone to respect.
Is Sangdo-dong your hometown?
- I'm from Seoul. - From Seoul.
I lived in Bon-dong near here for about 50 to 60 years.
I lived in Yongsan at first, but moved here during the Korean War.
Since when have you liked playing soccer?
It's been about 40 years.
(A veteran who has played it for 40 years)
What's your position?
I was a defender when I was young, but these days,
- I usually play as the wing. - Pardon?
- The wing. - The wing.
It doesn't matter if it's right or left. I run everywhere.
You're amazing considering your age.
All the players in my team...
are over 70 years old.
Over 70 years old?
Those who practice against us are in their 60s.
(Those on the opponent team are in their 60s.)
Well, that's how it should be done.
You're right.
Do those in their 60s run around well?
They're better than us in our 70s.
Are you of median age...
on your team?
Since I'm in my mid-70s, I guess so.
Then how old is the oldest player?
He's 87 years old.
- Sorry? - He's 87.
87, 85, 82...
- That's their age. - Then do they...
- play with those in their 70s? - Yes.
- Those in their 70's and older? - But...
there are many various teams now,
so there is a new team for those in their 80s.
(My goodness.)
- 80s? - For those who are 80 and older.
A few years ago, the Health Minister was a woman.
When she came to the national competition, she bowed to us...
and thanked us.
She said they can reduce the medical expenses thanks to people like us.
I heard it costs hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
That's right.
- If people get sick... - Because we're healthy,
we don't go to see a doctor often,
and we're of great help to them. That's what she said.
There is no one over 90, right?
There was one in another area.
So when we have a match,
he would play only for five minutes and get changed.
Five minutes?
Then he got an award for being the oldest.
(He got a precious award for playing for 5 minutes.)
What business did you run?
- Craftsmanship. - Pardon?
- Craftsmanship? - Making silverware...
like spoons with silver.
- Things like this? - Exactly.
By the way, I wonder why you brought that.
(Let me explain.)
This is like the symbol of Dining Together.
We don't use those cheap things. All our spoons are made with silver.
Aren't they expensive if they're silver?
They are expensive now, but they were not in the past.
- They are, right? - They're expensive now.
How old are the spoons?
They're almost 50 years old.
- 50 years? - Yes.
- Really? - Yes.
- But they're so clean. - Aren't they?
Where did you get this fried kelp?
I made it myself.
- May I try one? - Of course. Try it.
You can just eat it with your fingers.
Since I washed my hands...
(Crunching)
This is really good.
- How did you make this? - Isn't it good?
I coated it with starch paste I made...
(Fried kelp made by the lady with care)
and fried it.
- It's a feast. - Good.
- One minute left until it's done. - I think the rice is almost done.
With white rice, a must for a feast...
You can eat it now.
and savory ugeoji stew as the highlight,
today's dinner is ready.
There is no other stew but ugeoji stew.
(This is something that goes so well with rice.)
The kimchi looks really good.
- This is... - Please come here.
- an episode in Sangdo 1-dong. - This way.
What a spread.
There are so many great dishes.
Happy dinnertime.
(Clicking the shutter)
Okay.
(Seasoned lance asiabell root, fresh kimchi,)
(pickled chili peppers, radish kimchi, ugeoji stew, and so on)
This meal is...
prepared by the former president Kim Young Sam's neighbor,
and the various side dishes from Won Bin's neighbor are included as well.
It's a meal made by neighbors of public figures.
(It's a meal made by neighbors of public figures.)
There are not many dishes to eat.
- No, there's plenty to eat. - Still, thank you for coming.
- Goodness. - Thank you for the food.
Thank you.
Did you make these spoons?
- Yes. - He brought them.
These silver spoons.
- He was a craftsman. - Right.
- He made them all. - They're 50 years old.
The silverware is 50 years old.
- Would you like more of it? - Can I eat with this spoon?
You can eat with anything you want.
- Eat it with a silver spoon. - With a silver spoon.
- Let's use the silver spoons. - Okay.
- Instead of the brass spoons. - Eat with the silver spoon.
- Thank you for the food. - Enjoy.
- Try it, Kyung Kyu. - Enjoy it.
- What is this? - Seasoned lance asiabell root.
Oh, seasoned lance asiabell root?
The one from Jeongseon.
This is made by Won Bin's neighbor, right?
Yes, that's right.
Please try this too.
Is this from Won Bin's neighbor too?
- Yes. - From Won Bin's neighbor.
It's from next door.
I see.
(Made by Won Bin's neighbor)
(Having a bite)
Kyung Kyu enjoys...
the dishes from Won Bin's neighbor a lot...
as if there is no tomorrow.
(Amazed)
I don't know if I deserve to enjoy this great food.
The Venus of Sangdo-dong...
was reborn as the queen of eating shows today.
(She was reborn as the queen of eating shows.)
(Happy)
Which side dish would you like?
This jeon?
- Yes. - The jeon.
There you go.
Here is soy sauce.
- The kimchi tastes good. - It does.
My father is the master of kimchi.
Yes, he is the master.
(I'm the master of kimchi in Sangdo-dong.)
(The kimchi I made is surely the best.)
- It's refreshing, right? - Yes.
Gosh, this is good.
(Never before has there been kimchi as refreshing as this.)
Do you go on errands often?
- Yes, I do. - Did you make this one too?
- We made it together. - I'm good at washing dishes too.
- We make everything together. - You are?
We make all the food together...
- You do? - when we cook.
- I don't cook alone. - I do it with her.
Really?
While my mom is making dishes,
she calls my dad, "Sweetie."
- So he can cook with her? - While she is cooking?
Because she wants him to prepare it together.
- She says, "Sweetie"? - Yes, "Sweetie".
There is nothing else we can call each other.
We don't use the word "honey".
Since there is nothing else proper, I just call him sweetie.
"Sweetie".
How long have you been married?
For 45 years.
What year did you get married?
- In 1974. - In 1974.
April 10.
- Is that right? - But we dated for 5 years.
I met him when I was 24 years old...
- and... - Why would you bring up that story?
I was not sure about marriage.
We would meet just...
- once a month or a year. - Really?
- Yes. And... - Why?
How did you first meet each other?
Someone introduced us to each other at first.
We met frequently for the first year.
We got married one month after we decided to.
We agreed to get married.
Who popped the question?
(He did.)
I said, "Let's get married quickly."
You don't have a fight often, do you?
- We fight often. - You do?
We do fight often.
Here is an important tip.
Even if you have a fight after you get married,
you should always sleep in the same bed as your partner.
Even if you fight,
you shouldn't sleep just anywhere.
Even if our backs are facing each other,
we still sleep on the same bed.
I guess you can't exactly call it a fight.
- Did you promise to do that? - No.
We just do that so that...
- we won't break up. - So you won't break up?
I just don't want to get divorced.
Whether I like him or not,
- I just keep on living. - Even if you have a fight?
If you say that,
they may think we have a fight every day.
- Gosh. - We fight often.
It's just bickering.
They don't actually have a fight.
If you were to jot down their conversation,
you'd be able to tell that it's nothing like a fight.
- Then it's not a fight. - It's not.
- We just... - I said it's bickering.
- You smile with your eyes. - She has a smiling face.
(The 3-generation family smiles a lot.)
- Ji Ho. - Yes?
Meanwhile, the good-looking man is still wandering about.
Honestly speaking... Don't try to be modest.
Excluding yourself,
if you were to pick just one person,
who do you think is the most handsome Korean actor?
Judging only from the face.
Judging only from the face, not the fashion style?
Only from the face.
- Only from the face? - Yes.
Jang Dong Gun is the most handsome.
- Dong Gun? - Yes.
Judging only from the face, not the fashion style.
You're right, he is handsome. But you don't like his fashion?
(Gosh. Oh, my...)
(I have a lot to say, but I won't.)
Dong Gun, that's not what I meant.
What's wrong with Dong Gun's fashion style?
Well, I like his style...
(He's in big trouble.)
Let's do it all over again.
Why did you bother to exclude the fashion style?
Gosh, Dong Gun. Please don't get me wrong.
Because he is too good-looking,
- Exactly. - his fashion style...
It's overshadowed by his appearance.
- His fashion style is overshadowed? - Yes, it's overshadowed.
Let me try this one.
(He tries a multiplex house.)
Oh, the screen is on.
I can even see the screen.
So this is how you look.
(Tall and handsome)
If you consider only your face, where would you rank?
- Among Korean actors? - Yes. Considering only your face.
(Where does he think he'll rank with regards to his looks?)
Including your body.
- Including my body? - Yes.
Wouldn't I be in the top three?
(He is quite confident.)
(One of Korea's top 3 is ringing the doorbell.)
If I were in my 20s, I'd say I'd be number 1,
but since I'm old now...
- You'd be in the top three? - Yes.
If I were still in my 20s...
(The top 3 most handsome actors selected by Ji Ho will be revealed.)
I came from Mokpo, but I got my big break.
(Good job, Ji Ho.)
(Regardless...)
(the door isn't being answered...)
(much to the dismay of one of Korea's top 3 handsome men.)
(They try another house but there is no response.)
There are many empty houses.
(Anxious and restless)
(They try to find other doorbells.)
I don't know...
I think all three are broken.
I know. They look old.
You can't hear any sound, right?
(They try another multiplex house.)
Canceled.
(He gives up quickly and leaves.)
(They enter the area of single-family houses.)
It's not going smoothly.
- What is this place? - What is it?
This house looks unique.
Shall I try this one?
(Pressing the bell nervously)
Who is it?
- Oh, hello. - Yes?
I'm actor Oh Ji Ho. Do you know who I am?
- Yes. - Hello.
Now,
we're shooting Dining Together, a show on JTBC.
(The door opens.)
She's coming out.
Who is it?
We're from a broadcasting station, ma'am.
- Okay. - Why doesn't it open? It's broken.
Why is it broken?
- Hi, ma'am. - Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
(Smiling broadly)
Wow, you look healthy.
(Looking healthy)
- How old are you? - Do you recognize him?
- Yes. - He's a TV personality.
What's your name?
It's Seo Yi Sang.
Yi Sang? That's a great name.
- Seo Yi Sang. - Judging from your accent,
- you must be from Jeolla Province. - Yes.
- Where are you from? - Where are you from?
Gangjin, Jeolla Province.
- Ma'am. - Gangjin?
- Yes. - I'm from Mokpo.
- You are? - Yes.
Gangjin has such amazing views.
- It's the farthest. - Yes.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
Have you had dinner?
Yes.
- You already had it? - Yes.
What did you eat?
I had just a simple meal with the children.
- If you had dinner... - But when my mom...
and dad come back later,
we're going to eat fried chicken.
- Fried chicken? - Fried chicken?
Are you going to eat it when you've already had your dinner?
Yes.
All right. We'll get going, Yi Sang.
- He's here too. - Gosh.
- He must be Yi Sang's brother. - Hi.
- Bow politely. - Bow.
Hello.
(Goodbye)
Thank you.
- We'll get going. Take care. - Thank you.
Goodbye.
- Bye, Yi Sang. You look handsome. - Bye.
(We wish you good luck.)
Let's try the next one.
(They try the next door right away.)
(How will it turn out this time?)
(The door opens with a beep.)
(How will it turn out this time?)
(The door opens with a beep.)
- A lady is coming out. - Is this a different house?
(Gosh, it's Ho Dong.)
- Do you recognize me? - Hello.
Of course. I saw you on TV.
Where are you from, ma'am?
- Gwangju. - Gwangju?
Yang-dong, Gwangju.
- Gwangju, Jeolla Province? - Yes.
I'm from Mokpo, Jeolla Province.
- Mokpo? - Yes.
(Another person from Jeolla Province)
- Mount Mudeung in Jeolla Province. - Okay.
I like it.
- You like it? - Yes.
That's great.
(They try so hard to make a connection.)
- Ma'am, - What brought you here?
have you had dinner?
- Yes. - I see.
(Dispirited)
Are you alone now?
Everyone went out to earn money.
To earn money.
Then we'll get going and come back later.
All right.
- Take care. - Okay.
Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- What about this one? - Let's...
- try this. - There are some lights on here.
There is even a chair.
(He flops on it.)
It feels just great.
(He gives an attempt immediately.)
Flowers will bloom soon, but it's still quite cold.
I went under a waterfall two days ago.
- Who is it? - Hello.
- I'm actor Oh Ji Ho. - Oh.
Do you know who I am by any chance?
- Yes, I do. - Hello.
2 plus 3 is...
Oh, five, which sounds like "Oh Ji Ho".
We're from JTBC's Dining Together.
Do you know this show?
I do, but I...need to start cooking now.
I just came home with my kids, so I have to start cooking now.
I see. Then we could cook together.
We could eat anything.
We can take care of your kids...
since he is an actor who is good at taking care of kids.
That's true.
(The superman came to ring doorbells.)
How many kids do you have?
I have three sons.
It must be hard.
That must be hard work.
Think about how nice it would be when they watch this show...
after they grow up.
They'll be able to reminisce how devoted you were to them...
and it'll last as a good memory.
I see.
Will you invite Ji Ho and Ho Dong in and become our family?
(Will you become our family?)
(Their hearts are pounding.)
Yes, I will.
(They are finally invited in for dinner.)
(They hug each other with joy.)
Then shall we go up a little later or now?
- Shall we wait for 10 minutes? - Yes, 10 minutes.
- 10 minutes. - Okay, 10 minutes.
(They're going to wait for 10 minutes.)
- You don't need to press it. - I don't?
All right then,
you're in your 40s now, but you said you're in the top 3...
- among Korean actors. - Right.
Then who are the two others?
(Then who are the two?)
1 of the 3 is you.
- First, Dong Gun. - Dong Gun.
- Yes. - But you don't like...
- his fashion style that much. - That's not it.
Who is the last one?
- The last one? - There is one left.
You, Dong Gun, and...
Bin. Hyun Bin.
Hyun Bin?
Won Bin might have been delighted but disappointed.
It's because I don't know Won Bin that well.
You don't?
I'm not that close to him.
(So it was all about how close he was to them.)
I ran into Won Bin at a restaurant...
a long time ago.
- You did? - Yes.
- But... - I bumped into him,
and I paid for him without letting him know.
He found it out later and thanked me.
I don't know if he remembers it.
(Won Bin, if you remember, join us for dinner.)
- You think 10 minutes have passed? - I think so.
- Yes? - Oh.
Are you ready now?
Yes. I'll open the door for you.
- Then can we come in? - Yes.
- I'm grateful. - She is...
kind-hearted.
(They enter the house at 6:50pm.)
- Hello. - Hello.
- Thank you. - I appreciate it.
Let me put this here. Hello.
What a good boy. He looks to be about he's in his fourth...
- or 5th grade now. - He's in 5th grade.
- In his fifth grade? - Hi.
Please introduce your brothers to us.
(They finally enter the house they've been invited to.)
It looks like a dry cleaner's.
I forgot to put the clothes away.
I thought I entered...
a drama set.
(It's full of pretty clothes for the kids.)
Gosh, they're clothes for the kids.
I was busy cleaning up other messes,
that I forgot about them.
- I think... - It's cute how they're hung up.
she was too focused on cleaning the floor...
- that she couldn't see them. - That's right.
This is so cute though.
- This is so sweet. - Right.
I think I should do this at my place too.
The mature eldest son, the playful second son,
and the cute youngest son play together in this space.
Peekaboo.
It's filled with the children's smile and cheerful energy.
(They entered the house of 3 brothers in Sangdo 1-dong.)
(The house of 3 brothers in Sangdo 1-dong)
So, this is what a house with three sons looks like.
(There are various kinds of toys.)
The living room has turned into a playroom for the three brothers.
(It turned into a playroom.)
What are their age gaps? One is 12...
And you're the second son, right?
- 6 or 5? - I'm 5 years old.
- 5? - You're 5 years old?
- What is your name? - I'm Park Han Sol.
Park Han Sol?
What's your younger brother's name?
- Han Gyul. - Han Gyul?
(Han Gyul, the 3rd son is 4.)
- They're quite far apart. - Take a seat.
You sit here since you're the eldest.
This year, they're turning 4, 5, and 12.
- There's quite an age gap. - There's a big gap between them.
The 2nd child and the 3rd child are a year apart.
- Yes. - Right?
Is that how you planned it?
No.
It wasn't planned?
You and your husband must have great chemistry.
They are gifts from heaven.
Right.
I don't know if it's just now,
but how can Nu Ri be so mature?
- The eldest son is different. - He is different.
- Right? - Yes. He is mature.
- He looks after his brothers. - Yes.
Look at his attitude. He is very mature.
- Nu Ri. - Yes?
Please introduce your two siblings.
What kind of brother is your second brother?
He eats well.
- He eats well? - He eats well.
Please introduce the youngest. How is he?
He's cute.
There's nothing to eat at home.
- Then... - Actually, we are...
going to my parents' tomorrow.
So we have emptied the fridge.
I only bought fish to grill.
Kimchi is really the only thing I have.
Did you make the kimchi last winter?
- Yes, I made it. - That's good enough.
Of course.
Seeing these things makes me realize...
We don't have any of these in my house.
- On your wall? - Yes.
My wife and I are the careless types.
- So... - Usually,
when you have your first child,
you get so fascinated and amused...
that you cover up the wall with photos.
We really have nothing.
- Ji Bong. - Me?
(Ji Ho's wall is empty.)
Is there anything I can help you with?
I am going to cook stir-fried potatoes.
I am really good at these things.
(He rolls up his sleeves right away and washes his hands.)
(He washes the potatoes first.)
I got it.
(He peels the washed potatoes.)
I have one daughter...
and a six-month-old son.
It must be really tough to raise three sons.
I can tell just by looking at them.
I work a lot.
So it's sometimes easier for me.
I don't participate in the child-rearing.
I think raising children is the toughest thing to do.
(She agrees with him.)
(As soon as they finish talking, they experience the hardship.)
Darling.
(He wants to stay with his mommy.)
Take this basket.
(Running)
(The little brothers never stay still.)
I got you.
(Playing)
(He captures the youngest's heart with the dinosaur impersonation.)
(I like you.)
Even in the chaos,
she calmly starts cooking.
(The potatoes are turning into a potato stir-fry.)
While frying the potatoes with one hand,
she takes out the seasonings with the other hand.
She's an amazing multitasker.
(She finishes the stir-fry in no time.)
(The next dish is...)
(nicely grilled Spanish mackerel.)
She finished grilling the fish in the blink of an eye.
Next, she takes out the pickled side dishes...
which she cooked with her cooking expertise...
one by one from the fridge.
(Ta-da.)
As she takes out the kimchi which she made and fermented,
the dinner is ready.
(Kimchi adds the finishing stroke to the meal.)
Your husband hasn't eaten dinner, has he?
- He eats dinner at home. - Does he eat a home?
- Yes. He eats at home. - So we can dine with him.
He must've gotten off work.
What does he do?
He's a realtor.
- He's a realtor? - Yes.
He usually participates in auctions.
He runs a corporation that participates in auctions.
As in buildings and lands?
Yes. All of those.
- Nu Ri. - Yes?
Who do you like more between Sol and Gyul?
I like Gyul more.
Why? Why do you like your youngest brother more?
My second brother is a bit older, so he doesn't listen to me.
But the youngest is still young, so he listens to you well?
Yes.
Does your second brother already talk back at you?
- Yes. - Yes?
- Yes. - That's why...
Sol, come here. Sol.
Come here, Sol.
- Come here. Come here. - Sol.
Look at the camera.
- Look there. - Look cute.
Wink.
1, 2, 3. Wink.
Wink, Sol. Wink.
(He winks.)
Wink.
My goodness.
Look. Sol. Look at his face.
Do I look handsome or does he look handsome?
- Him. - He's more handsome?
He answered so fast, didn't he?
(Children are honest.)
Who's more handsome? Your brother or him?
Him.
(He's betrayed.)
He admits that you are more handsome than his own brother.
- Gyul. - Eight.
Come here.
(Jumping)
There's a trampoline in the house because there are three sons.
(There's even a trampoline in the living room.)
His pants are slightly sagging.
It's huge.
- You've been through it. - Yes. It's huge.
- We need to go inside the room. - Let's change the diaper.
Gyul.
(He gets cleaned up and changed into new clothes.)
(Even changing clothes is fun for the four-year-old.)
I think her husband is home.
(The father gets off work and comes home.)
- Hello. - Hello.
Welcome.
Daddy is home. Daddy is home, Gyul.
- Daddy. - Kids.
Have you eaten?
No, I haven't eaten yet.
- Let's have dinner together. - We can have dinner together.
Should I serve rice?
(The rice cooker is opened.)
(The freshly cooked rice is steaming.)
Freshly cooked rice is the best.
(It's got a nice shine.)
(Ho Dong serves rice,)
(and Ji Ho puts it on the table.)
Look at this, Nu Ri.
(The former wrestler Ho Dong carries the table for seven.)
(The mature first son Nu Ri carries the side dishes and utensils.)
Now...
The kids can sit there.
The adults can sit here.
I will take a photo.
I will take a photo now. Look, Sol.
Press this button, Sol.
- Here. - 1, 2, 3.
Well done.
(Potato stir-fry, kimchi, grilled Spanish mackerel,)
(radish kimchi, pickled radish, and pickled onion)
This dinner contains the condensed know-hows...
of the skilled housewife from Sangdo 1-dong...
who is the mother of three boys.
- Let's sit. - Okay.
- Let's eat, boys. - I am handsome, aren't I?
(They finally begin eating.)
Thank you for the dinner.
- Thank you for the dinner. - Enjoy.
Thank you for the dinner.
(The two boys are not interested in the dinner.)
What should I try first?
I will taste the kimchi first.
(He tries the kimchi.)
(He loves it.)
(He tries the potato stir-fry too.)
(He loves it.)
(He keeps getting amazed.)
(The tone of his voice gets higher and higher.)
The nutritious meal energizes the good-looking man...
who had to walk around all day.
(He loves it.)
(Ho Dong is amazed too.)
Sleep is medicine for children.
Food is medicine for Ho Dong.
(Eating)
(Chewing)
They're having dinner with young children...
who feed on their mother and father's love.
(It's dinnertime with children who feed on their parents' love.)
Seriously,
your kimchi is too good.
It's good. It tastes even better when it's shared with everyone.
- Right? - Yes.
(She's proud.)
I think eating with our children...
is the happiest moment.
By the way, your eldest is very mature.
Boys who are his age...
- He's very mature. - are usually very mischievous.
It's because he has to look after two brothers.
He changed a lot when his brothers were born.
- He changed, didn't he? - He changed.
He's carrying the burden as the eldest son.
He does.
He was mischievous when he was alone.
But did he change when the two brothers were born?
- He clearly changed. - You could feel it?
Yes, I could feel it. I feel bad for him.
I feel bad for him.
I feel bad for him because I could see the difference.
(The mother feels bad for her eldest son.)
Nu Ri, you are the eldest among your siblings.
Do you feel responsible for them?
Yes.
When we are not around,
he takes really good care of his little brothers.
The boys listen to me two times better.
- When? - When we are not around?
When Mom and Dad are not around.
Do they know that your parents are not around?
(Of course.)
When they look for Mom and she's not there,
they suddenly listen to me well.
(The boys judge the situation fast.)
Why is that?
- I don't know. - It's because...
he's the only one who can take care of them.
No, they know that they might get beaten up by him...
if they don't behave in their parents' absence.
Right?
When the parents are not there,
they have their own hierarchy.
- When adults aren't there. - Right.
Whether it was intentional or not, Nu Ri must've disciplined them.
You have your own way of putting them in order, right?
(Of course.)
(He figured out the way to manage his little brothers.)
You do?
You know what to do to make Sol and Gyul...
listen to you well, right?
Yes.
They listen to me as soon as I tell them...
that I will let them do whatever they want to do.
The second brother runs to me whenever I offer food.
(Food works the best for the second brother.)
How do you punish them?
I don't punish them.
You don't? You usually praise them?
- Mom... - Your mom?
told me not to shout at them...
when she's around.
- She says that. - Right.
Do you shout at them when your mom's not around?
Only when Mom's around, they make me shout.
She's their shield.
When we are away for a while,
they listen to him well.
Nu Ri told us that many times.
Isn't that fascinating?
It is.
(They have fully understood how the food chain works.)
I was the youngest in my family.
(Were you a kind sibling?)
But my older brother used to listen to me well.
(His older brother listened to him well.)
Has he never hit you before?
I gave my clothes to him.
(His brother received secondhand clothes from him.)
(They can understand why.)
So you've never been hit by your own brother,
have you?
Not really.
Maybe we really cared about each other.
(Thanks to his face, his brother loved him.)
When he came home after getting into a fight with a friend,
I'd go avenge him.
("Who hit my brother?")
I told him to lead the way.
(He was protected by Ho Dong.)
How did you get into the metal-working industry?
That was in the 1960s.
Economically speaking, it was a tough time.
I learned that skill.
- I learned about metal-working. - Oh, you did.
It was a hard time back then.
You had to work to make ends meet.
My father passed away early, so my mother was alone.
I had no choice.
That's why I didn't go to school.
(She's recording this moment.)
After learning those skills,
I managed to feed the family...
and live on.
Ma'am.
She's recording this moment.
My grandchild lives in Sejong.
- I heard you went there once. - That's right.
My grandchild wished that you came over.
- Are you sending this video? - Yes.
(She'll be sending this.)
- Mom. - Yes?
Can you send this?
Send this to him.
- Would you like some tea? - Yes, please.
We're done eating.
- We have ginger tea here. - Okay.
(Kyung Kyu wraps up while he makes the tea.)
(They do their own roles.)
(He seems experienced.)
(He looks like a master.)
He makes the ginger tea himself.
I make the tea in the morning after our workout.
(He puts in various garnishes and honey.)
- Isn't this pretty? - It is.
- Could you bring me the water? - Didn't he make it?
He made this?
Yes, he made it.
It's a set with the fork.
Those are roots.
(Pouring)
(They prepare the sweet and pungent ginger tea...)
(and also rice cakes.)
What's good about living...
with your grandparents?
Anything?
I'm not scared at night even when my parents aren't home.
(Her grandparents are always home.)
Even if your parents aren't here,
you're not scared.
Since they live here,
they also meet their grandma's friends.
They also meet their grand-aunt.
They get to converse with those...
- who aren't their parents' age. - Right.
I think they benefit from that.
- Emotional growth? - Yes.
If living with their parents is considered 2D,
living with their grandparents is like 4D.
- 4D? - Yes.
I used to live with my grandma when I was young.
- Me too. - I lived with my dad and grandma.
That's why I've grown so much emotionally.
- Even at this age. - You become rich with emotions.
- Right. - You're right.
You become more generous toward others.
So...
(He's embarrassed about what he said.)
When they grow up, they'll think about...
- their grandparents a lot. - You're right.
Kids who have grown up with their grandparents...
- They're different. - are sociable and polite.
- You're right. - They're quite different.
- They can sympathize well too. - Exactly.
It's best for them.
My husband only listens...
to girl group songs.
He doesn't listen to male singers.
Oh, my.
Come here.
- Gyu Ri is an actress. - She's a movie actress.
She films movies as well.
She's good at singing.
- Listen to her sing. - We should.
- Sorry? - Sing for us.
It's been ages since I've sung.
It's okay. Let's hear it.
Applaud!
(Everyone's anticipating.)
It's been ages since I've sung.
It's okay. Let's hear it.
Applaud!
(Everyone's anticipating.)
("Love's Greeting" by SeeYa)
(Everyone is mesmerized by her singing.)
(He seems to be embarrassed.)
That'll be all.
(Bravo)
How was it?
- My son would've loved it. - I bet.
- How was it? - It has been a long time.
Was it nice?
- You have a great singing voice. - Right?
(Thank you.)
Is the husband here?
He's here?
- Dad. - Dad.
Welcome.
Hello.
It's nice to meet you.
- Hello. - This is Nam Gyu Ri.
Of course, I know.
He's having the time of his life.
(He can't help but smile.)
Sit down. Do you know what the name of her former group was?
Of course.
SeeYa.
Thank you.
Where do you work?
It's in Seocho-dong.
- Is it related to real estates? - Yes.
- You have an office there? - Yes.
I work with real estates at a lawyer's office.
- At a lawyer's office? - Yes.
I mainly do auctioning.
We got this house through bidding.
- Through auctioning? - It was auctioned off?
Yes.
The place I used to live in...
I had leased the place.
It was almost auctioned off.
- The tenant suffers the most. - They do.
- Right. - Right?
It was tough during that time.
- You're right. - I didn't know...
what to do.
There are many clients who ask about that.
I'm sure such cases happen often.
For our viewers, could you tell us...
what we could do?
There are a moving-in report and a definite date.
First, you need to sign a good contract.
- Make sure there are no loans. - When you first sign it?
Yes. You can print out the register...
and check the maximal collateral.
Residences without maximal collaterals are best.
If the prices drop when they've raised the yearly rents,
- Right. - they are out for cheap prices.
Sometimes, such residences are seen in the countrysides.
- If someone successfully bids, - Right.
- you must leave. - Right.
But then, the deposit...
- will become an issue. - Right.
An eviction might be required.
It'd be amazing if Nu Ri understood all this.
Do you know what I do?
"Yes, Father. I know what you're talking about."
"Isn't that what people call 'an empty yearly rent'?"
That would be shocking.
(He just smiles.)
Right?
Now, let's talk about your love story.
Do you know about their love story?
(He has never heard about it.)
Back when I was enlisted in the army,
I was assigned to Chuncheon.
She wrote me a letter for the first time.
We weren't dating back then.
How old were you?
I was 20.
She was in high school.
Look at this.
Every family...
has their own story no matter where we go.
Where were you two from?
When you were 20...
- I was from Iksan. - I see.
I was from Namwon.
How did you two meet?
Well, you see.
We had the help of the internet.
(Internet?)
- Right. - Thanks to the internet,
the distance wasn't an issue.
- You chatted online? - Yes.
(Impressed)
No way.
(Just like the movie, "The Contact",)
(their first encounter was through the monitor.)
No way. Which site did you use?
- MSN? - Like that.
It was something similar called Sayclub.
- Sayclub. - I forgot about it.
I remember it.
Wasn't that when MSN was around as well?
- Right. - It's not a club?
(What is that?)
- It's not a club? - No.
I think I sent her a note first.
We started exchanging notes.
(She replied back, and thus, their story began.)
I'm not familiar with it. When you log in,
can you read about the other person's information?
- Not that. - Not their information,
- You can see their nicknames. - but just their IDs, right?
- You can see their area and age. - Their location.
You can reveal the information or not.
You can do that, right?
- You can reveal your area or not. - You're right.
You're an expert.
(He's made a mistake.)
- You know everything about it. - No, I don't.
You're like a licensed realtor.
He couldn't help himself from revealing his expertise.
(He must've been famous in Mokpo.)
- Back then, - Students used those.
chatting online was popular among students.
Everyone used to enjoy chatting online.
How old were you?
- He was 19, and I was 18. - We were 19 and 21.
She was 17.
- You didn't meet back then? - We didn't meet.
I had a pen pal when I was young.
I felt the same way about it.
When I wrote a letter, I felt...
somewhat hopeful.
I was very curious,
but I didn't want to meet the person.
We felt the same way when we exchanged letters.
It's not like we wanted to meet or date each other.
It was sentimental and fun.
- I think it was fun. - I just talked about it...
with my friends.
I told them what I wrote,
and they told me what to write.
It was fun.
It was just playful.
He joined the military without meeting you,
and you sent him letters?
He asked me to send him a letter.
He gave me his resident registration number.
No. You asked me...
to give you the number.
Why would you give her your resident registration number?
Now that I think about it, it's strange.
(Sounds like voice phishing.)
She needed the number to send me a letter.
I needed the number to send a letter to a recruit back then.
I needed the number to look him up.
I think I was very naive back then.
Then...
you first met him when you went to see him in the army?
I didn't go to see him.
It was after my discharge.
I met him after his discharge.
How many years...
(Surprised)
They are so patient.
That's amazing.
- Only online chatting and letters. - You only sent him letters.
Only letters.
They must've wanted to meet each other so much.
You didn't want to see her when you were on furlough?
It was because we lived far away from each other.
- I see. - If they were...
just friends who lived in the same neighborhood,
they would've met.
But they hadn't met each other before.
So it wouldn't have been easy for them...
to meet casually...
when he was on furlough.
That's what I think.
- You're right. - Exactly.
So when did you first meet each other?
- I'm so curious. - Well...
It was after I moved to Seoul and got a job.
She came to Seoul to watch some musical one day.
After we talked on the phone a few times, we met in Seoul.
- I was working. - How old were you?
Back then, I was...
22?
I was 24. We are two years apart in age.
It was almost after five years.
He was 19 when he first exchanged letters.
Even though we didn't meet,
we had a trusting relationship for a long time.
Right.
We spoke on the phone many times.
Until they met each other...
I was very nervous.
They must've...
I would've been really curious.
You might not have been the only online friend for each other.
(He doesn't have to say that.)
(Smiling)
It just slipped out of my mouth.
(Why would he say that in front of Nu Ri?)
Gosh, Nu Ri.
He bragged a lot to me about it.
He said he got a lot of letters.
(Proud)
He even showed me some letters...
after we got married.
"These are the letters I got."
She threw them out,
but I did get a lot of letters.
And she threw them out? She ripped them to pieces?
You should throw those things out with a smile on your face.
(But he can't smile.)
How long did it take you to get married then?
We got married after we got pregnant.
They had waited for five years.
(That's understandable.)
We got pregnant first.
He waited for five years.
Time didn't matter though.
(The son put an end to the long wait.)
Gosh, you're an amazing boy.
(Nu Ri brought their marriage to fruition.)
It was five years, Nu Ri.
That's how you met.
So sometimes they'd want to compliment each other,
and sometimes feel disappointment.
Which leads us to Complimenting Time.
(Complimenting Time)
Is there anything you want to thank for or compliment on?
Thank you for having my younger brothers.
To your parents.
(Proud)
Thank you for taking care of me.
For taking care of you. I see.
He's oddly unique.
Or maybe that's not the word.
(Thinking carefully)
Thank you for exchanging letters for five years.
(They burst into laughter.)
(My goodness.)
They didn't give up.
He didn't know about this story.
- Of course not. - That's how...
he was born.
How did you even think of that?
(How did you even think of that?)
(Nu Ri gave a witty response.)
Nu Ri, you're a precious one.
Nu Ri, tell your parents...
that you love them.
- I love you. - He loves you.
I love you too.
It's your turn.
Speaking of which,
I'm grateful that she met me.
(Shy)
And she always tries...
to cater to me.
We got married without enough money to live on.
But she went through all that...
and supported me.
I think I'm a very happy man.
That's the biggest thing. Second,
she had our three children...
by natural childbirth.
She's so valuable to us.
She takes good care of our children.
I should thank her for the rest of my life.
(He will thank and love her for the rest of his life.)
I believe so.
I'll keep trying to be a good husband.
Just feed me well when we get old.
(He has a future-oriented perspective.)
That's...
(He's so funny.)
He's complimenting her on what she might do for him in the future.
I should score some points with her.
(He compliments his wife for his later years.)
I can tell why you're so clever.
I know I'm not good enough, but he always says...
that I'm too good for him. So I'm very grateful.
(He believes in his wife and appreciates her.)
(Emotional)
(Tears are welling up in her eyes.)
(Handing over a tissue.)
Why am I tearing up?
It happens. I've been there.
You just get emotional.
(Holding his mom)
He loves our children so much.
I'm grateful that he takes good care of them.
(She thanks her husband for taking good care of the children.)
I'm just thankful that he's with me.
(Just their presence means a lot to each other.)
Sir, please compliment your wife.
(It's time to compliment his wife.)
I hold the purse strings in my family.
But she's not upset about it.
Let's say I gave her 2,000 dollars for living expenses.
Even if I tell her I'd give her more money,
she just says no. She always says she doesn't need more money.
She rejects it all the time.
So even when...
(She's very frugal.)
I don't make enough money,
I never feel the pinch.
- She's frugal. - She still is.
Then what about the things that disappoint you?
As I said, we both have hot tempers.
So she never backs down when we have a quarrel.
(They have a fierce quarrel.)
- She has a hot temper. - She fights back.
When we have a fight, she tries to win.
Then I add one more thing.
- You can just let her win. - What?
You can let her win.
I just can't do that.
- He can't do that. - He can't.
She's good though.
I think she has a lot to say.
Her face says so.
I've lived with my husband for 40 years.
It's been more than 40. It's been almost 50 years.
And he's so kind-hearted.
He doesn't show it outside,
but he even cries when he watches soap operas.
- He's so tender-hearted. - He is?
He has a tender heart.
He cries?
He's kind-hearted.
He always lends money to those who can't pay it back.
He never lends it to those who can pay it back.
She's going off on a tangent.
We both have warm hearts,
so we care about each other. And it leads to a fight.
He never made us run out of money.
He never made me borrow money from others.
He was never a mean drunk.
He's a decent man.
(She finishes her speech with a huge compliment.)
Let's elect him to the National Assembly.
- The National Assembly? - Send him to the National Assembly.
Is there anything you want him to change?
I want him to let me win.
When I say something,
I want him to accept it and let me win.
She doesn't want him to talk back to her.
That's what I want.
That's what I said.
Okay. I'll...
- let you win once in a while. - Okay.
Thank you.
You will let each other win turn and turn about.
- You got something big today. - I know. Thank you.
(They've reached an agreement.)
Gyu Ri recently shot a new movie.
Now that she met the family for Dining Together,
we should give her 30 seconds...
to promote the movie.
(It's time to promote her new movie.)
- 30 seconds. - 30 seconds.
Start.
Hello, I'm Actress Nam Gyu Ri.
The movie, "The History of Jealousy" will be released soon.
It features Jo Han Sun, Kim Seung Hyun,
and Jang So Yeon. It's called "The History of Jealousy".
It will be released on March 7.
Nam Gyu Ri and I are in the movie.
It's a melodramatic mystery of five people about jealousy.
- Please... - Time's up.
Please watch it.
How was it?
(Washing the dishes)
How was it like to be on this show?
I like the elderly.
I feel full and warm. It's so good.
Time passes quickly, right?
(Laughing together)
Do you do the dishes at home?
I do that a lot.
I think I do that a lot,
but my wife doesn't agree.
This is so nice.
We made good memories today.
- In 1, 2... - Look at the camera.
Look over there.
- In 1, 2, and 3. - Look at the camera.
Sangdo 1-dong.
(Smiling)
Kimchi.
In generous Sangdo 1-dong,
they met the 203rd and 204th families for Dining Together.
Kyung Kyu. Gyu Ri. It was such an honor...
to have you at my house.
Gyu Ri. Good luck with your movie.
It will be such a precious and happy memory...
for our family.
Dining Together,
- go! - Go!
(Go, Dining Together.)
(Daemyeong Port located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province)
(Full of seafood)
(Fluttering)
(Merchants with great talking skills?)
(We sell young rays.)
(They've spotted their prey.)
(Kyung Kyu is happy to be in seafood paradise.)
(Isn't that the man who rolls his eyes?)
(No one has ever touted like them before.)
(Ahn Young Mi and Lee Gook Ju)
(Fussing)
(Bugged)
(I'm so sick of them.)
(You're leaving?)
(The town they're going to go with guests who are about to straggle)
(Daegot-myeon, Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province)
(Daegot-myeon is a quiet garden city surrounded by ocean and mountains.)
(When Young Mi was on "Men on a Mission",)
(70 percent of what she said couldn't be aired.)
(Nature can handle me.)
(She releases her X-ratedness.)
(She launches her major skill.)
(The plants are all dead.)
(Even nature turned its back on her X-rated joke.)
(Whistling)
(HyunA?)
(Not HyunA, but Brother)
(Sexy, provocative)
(Glancing)
(She's busy dancing.)
(He pretends not to see her.)
(She pretends not to see her too.)
(You would've been arrested if it was the past.)
(Jailed)
(Wait)
(I see a village, and it's hanok.)
(Antique hanoks are located in Dukpojin Hanok Village.)
(Hello)
(He walked past you when you were dancing.)
(I'm sorry about that.)
(There are about 18 houses.)
(It's the least number of houses in the history of Dining Together.)
(You have to go out of town to go to a convenience store.)
(Kyung Kyu. The chance...)
(Least number of houses and an absence of a convenience store)
(They're getting nervous about having dinner in Daegot-myeon.)
(Silence)
(Isn't it too quiet?)
(Barking)
(All they hear is a dog barking.)
(Surprised)
(She tries to communicate with the puppy.)
(She snorts while laughing due to hunger.)
(Is it a person?)
(Frightened)
(She rings the doorbell with her mouth instead.)
(Did you say a person?)
(It is a person.)
(Do you like Gook Ju?)
(She's hurt.)
(Kids these days are honest.)
(What about Young Mi?)
(No)
(Bitter)
Why does prediction
(Will they be able to dine today?)
(Dining Together)