(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.)
In this scorching city...
(In this scorching city)
is a place full of trees.
- Kyung Kyu. - Yes?
We visited Yeouido recently.
Remember that skyscraper?
We're right next to that area.
Is this a river?
Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park is right down there.
- My gosh. Kyung Kyu. - It's an amazing bridge.
It's a dense forest.
- There are many trees. - Everything's green.
Yes, there are many trees.
It's making me uncomfortable.
Your eyes don't suit this scenery.
Let me explain.
- Our viewers need to know this. - Know what?
I received...
eye-bag reassignment surgery.
- Why? - What?
Because I wanted to look nice.
Every time I saw myself on TV,
my eye bags bothered me.
- Because they were sagging? - Right.
I had... Why are you laughing?
Hey, you'll also get saggy eye bags when you age.
Did they move some fat under your eyes?
It was very painful.
My eyes were so swollen. They've gone down now.
Post-surgery?
My dog didn't recognize me.
(Doochi, you've disappointed me.)
My dog couldn't recognize me after the surgery.
Did you get it because your eye bags were drooping?
- What did you say? - Did they...
I wanted to look better on TV.
Once I take these off,
I'll look as handsome as Cha Eun Woo.
(I'll be just as handsome.)
(How dare he say that?)
I wish some of my juniors will come out today.
- Why? - Then I could wear these.
- Right. - If they're seniors,
it'll be rude to wear these in front of them.
(The sound of a whistle startles him.)
(Running)
(Whistling)
Today's guests have made a noisy appearance.
In 2006,
he rose to stardom with this one commercial.
He was also known as an amusement park manager...
who gave dreams and hope to children.
He's Im Chae Moo, who has received...
social support for being the children's hero.
Alongside his close friend, Yum Kyung Hwan,
he formed Clnom, a comedy duo.
and made many people laugh.
Do you want to have a taste?
Cho Bo Ah is like the bib of my life.
He has a good way of playing with words,
creating many famous quotes and coined many new terms.
The magician of words, Ji Sang Yeol.
These two guests are here...
to take down Kyung Kyu in sunglasses.
- Oh, right. - Chae Moo!
Rest.
- Goodness, Chae Moo. - Wow.
- It's nice to see you. - Yes.
- He's... - He's looking great.
- My sunglasses. - I'm sorry,
but are you Jo Young Nam?
It's not that. I just had a fat realignment operation.
My eyes are still puffed up,
so that's why I have sunglasses on. Please do understand.
Kyung Kyu, you can't doodle on your face like that.
(Getting angry)
Chae Moo, you never had any plastic surgery, did you?
Why are you even mentioning plastic surgery?
I'm the same man that my parents gave birth to.
What does that make me?
A celebrity who had plastic surgery.
Right.
You still have the mind of a star like Jun Ji Hyun.
You continue to care about your looks.
Let's go.
What's this?
- Can you read the destination? - I see.
- "Have dinner..." - Yes?
"in Singil-dong."
Today's neighborhood is...
Singil-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
There were many different military facilities in the area,
including the Air Force Headquarters and the Navy Headquarters,
so the neighborhood was prohibited from redeveloping...
as Military Establishments On Reservation.
But it was later designated as the third new town area...
and has been changing as a new residential district.
Will they be able to grab a combative meal...
in this neighborhood of national defense?
Dining Together, episode 129. "We've Been Ordered to Have a Meal".
(Episode 129, "We've Been Ordered to Have a Meal", in Singil-dong)
I know Singil-dong very well.
My house is over there, where you can see,
and my school was that way.
- So I've walked here before... - I see.
during middle school.
Back then, we had trolley cars.
- Trolley cars? - So I took trolley cars...
and went to school.
I took that to get to school.
The ticket cost 250 hwan.
You aren't 100 years old, are you?
It sounds like you were born in 1902.
In front of a stationery store,
you could get sundae, fish cakes, and tteokbokki with 50 hwan.
So I walked here to have that snack.
That's why I know this town so well.
(The memories from 57 years ago come back to him.)
I also have some history with Singil-dong too.
- You do? - I...
Why did you suddenly cut in?
- What? - Why did you cut in?
- We're talking about Singil-dong. - Goodness.
I don't want to know how you're related to Singil-dong.
- Really? - What you said about...
how he doodled on his face probably hurt him.
The RPM of your temper went up very much.
- Let's go, then. - Okay.
This is troublesome.
Why are you here today of all people?
You should come out during our Incheon episode.
Why did you come here on Singil-dong episode for no reason?
Kyung Kyu, it's because I have a connection...
with Chae Moo right here.
- Why? - It's because...
I actually brought this picture on purpose.
He looks exactly the same as my eldest brother.
- With Chae Moo? - Yes.
My brother is the Im Chae Moo of Incheon.
(The Im Chae Moo of Incheon)
Gosh, he looks very similar.
Take a look.
He does look very similar.
- He does. - He looks very similar.
- You're right. - I told you so.
Are you sure you didn't find a picture of my brother?
- No, I mean it. - He does look similar.
This is Saetgang Bridge.
And it's Singil-dong as soon as we cross the bridge, right?
- You're right. - Yes, that's Singil-dong.
This area right here used to be banks.
- An embankment. - Right.
This used to be the sandy Yeouido Airfield.
- I heard it used to be an airfield. - Yes.
- Wow. - You really are 100 years old.
- You're 100 years old. - So Bam Island of this day...
used to be great for swimming.
- And... - Swimming?
Did you swim in Bam Island?
Yes, of course.
I dove into the water too.
There used to be mussels this big.
- Freshwater mussels? - Yes, under the sea.
That's very precious.
I'm sure there was a stream here...
- back in the day too. - Of course.
It was all sandy beach.
- These were all developed, right? - Yes.
- This was artificially made? - It's an eco park.
Was this artificially made?
Of course, it's an eco park.
Just as the wetland turned into the green Saetgang Ecological Park,
what kind of changes were made in Singil-dong?
(They look forward to seeing how Singil-dong has changed.)
- Singil Station. - This is Singil Station.
Oh, this is it.
"We hope new and good things will happen here."
That's the meaning behind the name Singil-dong.
I hope good things happen to them today,
just like the meaning of the name of the town.
- Wait a second. - The neighborhood is homely.
(Crowded)
Look, a tteokbokki place.
- Look at the people. - This must be a good place.
- Yes. It's in front of the school. - This is a great place.
Students will probably get some when they get off school.
What are you eating?
A slushy drink.
- Col-tteok. - Hotteok?
- No, col-tteok. - What's col-tteok?
There's slushy down here.
Okay.
- And there's tteokbokki on top. - I see.
- There's such a thing? - Yes.
- On the bottom... - Yes.
Is it good?
Attention.
Bow.
Introduce yourself. Go.
I'm Kim Yun Seong, class 5, grade 3.
- You're grade 3 and... - Class 5.
Class five. What's your name?
I'm Kim Yun Seong.
It's Kang Ho Dong!
(Frozen)
- Why do you hate being called him? - Can you do this dance?
Okay, begin. In 1, 2, 3, 4.
(Shaking)
Do this dance.
(Copy and paste)
Great job.
Okay, let's go.
- Gosh, that looks good. - Col-tteok. Col-tteok.
Hello.
Is that a cafe?
This looks great. Wow.
You look handsome!
I thought this was a flower shop.
(Laughing)
- Hello. - Hello.
Gosh, it's very lively.
Snacks for kids, chattering mothers,
and a traditional market full of food.
Singil-dong is a neighborhood filled with life.
- Go in. - Are we going in here?
The real estate office. It's our regular segment.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
It's the real estate office...
- Which one of you is the owner? - Who's the owner?
She said she'll come, but she's gone.
- What? - She left?
Ma'am, I'm a bit disappointed...
because you pushed me away when you saw Ho Dong.
- Goodness. - She's helping us out.
Can you tell us a little bit about Singil-dong?
- Sure. - Where are we right now?
- Right here. - Where?
This is it. And this is my house.
- Is that your house? - Yes.
Oh, gosh. My house is on TV now.
(She became flustered and showed her house on TV.)
- You'll be on TV. - Gosh, my face is on TV too.
- Move. - Ma'am, wait.
The lady became shy and went off the screen,
so they decided to move too.
(They give it another shot at the office next door.)
Hello, ma'am.
- Hello. - We had questions on Singil-dong.
- Hello. - Goodness.
- Nice to meet you. - Goodness.
- Yes. - Nice to meet you.
- It's okay. - Can you tell us about the town?
Are there more detached houses or apartments around here?
Or multiplex housing?
- It's undergoing redevelopment. - Oh, redevelopment.
- It's within the new town area. - Yes.
So apartments have been increasing in number.
My gosh, what am I going to do?
- What? - What do you mean?
"There are more apartments, what am I going to do?"
Gosh, this is huge.
Then you probably made a lot of money...
with the redevelopment.
I made a lot of money.
Where are the Navy Headquarters and the Air Force Headquarters?
- Isn't it a bit more that way? - The Navy Headquarters is...
- up that way. - The Air Force Club.
- And the Air Force Club is here. - It's the club.
The Navy Club and the Air Force Club.
They're near Daebang-dong, right?
Navy Club holds a lot of events even to this day.
The Marine Corps hold all of their events here.
Aren't you the vice president of the Marine Corps?
- For the Veterans Association. - The vice president of that.
Oh, I see.
Don't mess with me.
Ghost-busting Marine Corps.
You're the living marine boy.
- Once a Marine, always a Marine. - Yes.
That's why I'm familiar with this neighborhood.
Did the redevelopment take some time because of military facilities?
- Because of the facilities. - There was a restriction.
Maybe it's because there used to be a lot of military facilities,
but the neighborhood seems trustworthy and energetic.
There's that energy.
You sound so fake.
You should put more heart into working in TV.
Have you ever seen a cannonball shoot out from Singil-dong?
It makes you reassured.
Ma'am, how much does real estate cost per square meter?
Right here?
It's about 10,000 dollars per square meter by the road.
So what's the ratio...
of the housing type here, between apartments and multiplexes?
Well, multiplexes... The restriction was lifted off as the new town.
So there has been a lot of constructions going on.
But there still are more apartments.
In Singil-dong, there are a lot of multiplex houses too.
And detached houses?
- It really varies. - Are there more newcomers...
than original residents?
Yes, because Yeouido is nearby,
there are a lot of natives here,
but there also are a lot of younger people.
It's a good thing that younger people keep coming in.
- It's a good sign. - There's an office district there.
Also, Guro Digital Complex is nearby too.
- We'll get going. - Thank you.
- I hope your business thrives. - Thank you, ma'am.
I heard Singil-dong was named hoping many new, good things will happen.
I hope your business only faces good things.
- Okay. - Yes.
Gosh, what happened? That was so sudden.
- Thank you. - Sure.
Why won't you leave?
(To the director: Why won't you leave?)
In this early summer, shades of trees welcome the four men,
helping them cool down like the cool real estate office.
It's great to walk in the shades.
- Pardon? - Walking in the shades.
Gosh, my hearing has been failing me lately.
- Can you talk a bit louder? - My throat hurts.
He's getting old.
My ears began to shut off after 50 years of living.
He's over 100 years old.
Hey, he's over 100 years old,
and I asked him how long he was in this industry,
and he did this for 50 years already.
- It's almost 50 years. - Almost.
Chae Moo, you are one of the four original handsome guys.
- He was like that. - Yes.
- The handsome boy. - Yes, exactly.
Who were the four men? Han Jin Hee and...
Noh Joo Hyun, Han Jin Hee, and Lee Jung Gil, people like them.
And we were just a few on the side.
- No way, Chae Moo. - Lee Duk Hwa was there, too.
(Chae Moo Over Flowers)
(He used to be very handsome.)
Chae Moo...
starred in "Highway Star".
- Really? - Yes.
What do you mean "Really?"
- I was going to say that. - What do you mean by "Really?"
- It's possible not to know. - You have to know.
- Honestly... - That's a must-know, boy.
Boy? I am 50.
Gosh.
I am 50 now.
I was born in 1970, the Year of the Dog.
Do you want to hit me?
Do you want to pay for it?
Do you want me to scribble on your face again?
With blue ink?
(He's burning with rage.)
You should've learned done your research before coming here.
You had to know what I have to do with "Highway Star".
- I... - Honesty...
- Brother. - is better I think.
I can't pretend I watched it when I didn't.
My goodness. I am sorry.
Kyung Kyu. Sang Yeol.
On the right is a Buddhist temple. On the left is a Catholic church.
(You noisy people.)
I don't have a religion.
Me neither.
Let's get away from the religious places.
(Dining Together wishes peace for all religions.)
I believe I've never seen you in period films.
- I've never acted in a period film. - He's acted in one.
- Yes. - Did you see him act?
- I've seen it. - What was it?
"Bluff"? What was it?
"Bluff"? It was "Dae Jang Geum".
How can you say "Bluff"?
I thought it was "Hur Jun".
From start to end, his acting was the same.
I was really surprised.
How can someone act with such consistency?
(Sang Yeol played a physician in "Dae Jang Geum".)
(It can't be treated or prevented.)
(He said the lines with incredible consistency.)
(Hey.)
(Intimidated)
I am not certain about this. I heard it from my colleagues.
Apparently, he had given advice to many actors...
including Gang Dong Won.
- Of course. - Anyone...
- can give advice. - Gong Yoo, Gang Dong Won.
I directed Choi Min Sik's acting.
Who are you to...
- Then... - Look at your acting.
- Have you seen it? - It's...
- I have. - It's...
- Kyung Kyu. - What?
- What? - You provoked me.
You said I scribbled on my face.
Let's get a medical certificate...
at Boramae Hospital.
Boramae Hospital is nearby.
Let's eat a meal there.
Did you see his acting?
- His acting is very consistent. - Kyung Kyu.
They should've just shown the same part over and over.
Please, Kyung Kyu. We are in front of the church.
- Okay. - Let's refrain from arguing.
(Trust, Love, Hope Love your enemy.)
(Let's think about good things.)
Although the sun is strong,
- because of the greens... - This is a really lovely town.
It's really lovely.
- It's a whole new environment here. - I know, right?
When you walk along the street shaded with trees,
you get to see a different side of Singil-dong.
Look at that, Ho Dong.
- Yes. - Look at this.
- It's being redeveloped. - It's being redeveloped.
This area will become another apartment complex.
- This is a good thing. - Yes.
(Singil-dong is under construction to become the new town.)
It's going to be a big complex.
Singil New Town Project...
is the second largest urban planning project of Seoul.
It's going through a lot of changes,
getting rid of the old image.
(A lot of changes are undergoing.)
There is a big...
apartment complex.
In the lower side...
The atmosphere is completely different.
- Really. - There are various lower-rises.
I heard you are willing to give up fishing...
if you meet the woman of your dream.
But he couldn't give up...
his dogs.
- Right. - It's like that for me.
I can give up drinking and fishing.
But if she says no to dogs, I couldn't cope with that.
- You are not okay with that. - That's not okay.
You like dogs too.
If Chae Moo were a dog,
he'd be a Jindo dog.
- Jindo. - Jindo.
My nickname is Jindo Dog.
- Right? - Right?
Once I bite something, I don't let go.
I could tell.
He's very upright.
There's one example of it.
He runs a theme park.
Even if he's losing money,
he still lets the children in for free, for their dream and hope.
- Theme park. - I've been there.
("Im Chae Moo Spent 10 Million Dollars on Duri Land")
("Im Chae Moo Spent All His Income on Duri Land for 30 Years")
In the past, people said the project had no prospects.
But I said I wasn't doing it for money.
I said I was doing it for my satisfaction.
That's why I insisted on continuing it.
And even until now, I can't let go of it.
He's really incredible.
He received a big award.
Other people thought I was going to give up.
But I kept saying go.
But there are still people...
who criticize me.
"He's being pretentious." "He's showing off."
In Korea, if you don't do anything, people leave you alone.
- Don't overdo things. - Don't overdo things.
- But he doesn't show off. - Sang Yeol,
remember that. Don't overdo things.
We were talking about you.
Why were you looking elsewhere?
You are walking like a dachshund.
The dog with short legs, you know.
And a long waist.
That was so random. I can't play along with that.
He's a hunting dog.
He bites anybody.
I used to be owned by someone, but he set me free in the wild.
So I became a wild dog.
- He... - I bite everyone.
He lived his life in such turmoil,
and yet he grew up as an upright man.
It proves that Korea is a great country to live in.
He grew up well.
Do something to Sang Yeol.
(Aren't you going to take him to the trees?)
(Welcome. We are green colored leaves.)
That's Navy Hotel.
- Many celebrities got married here. - Right.
- Many events are held too. - So that's there.
This village is called Sea Village.
"Sea Village" is written on the apartment buildings.
- I have heard about... - It's just over there.
the Air Force Club and Navy Club.
I've never seen the Navy Hotel.
- Really? - Yes.
But up there, there are apartments...
in all directions. They are building new ones here.
It's the center of Singil-dong's change.
Today, they will start at a high-rise apartment.
We hope something great will happen.
Here is a drama without scripts in Singil-dong.
- Dining Together. - Dining Together.
(They start ringing doorbells at 6:00pm.)
(It's a sun-setting apartment complex...)
(in Singil-dong.)
This is not mid-summer yet.
- When the sun... - When the sun sets...
- When the sun sets, it gets cold. - It gets cold.
Ho Dong the Champion must've gotten old. He gets cold now.
You've lost a lot of your energy.
- When you go down here, - This village is so nice.
you end up in the apartment complex.
This is a dating route.
I should be walking here...
while holding my wife's hand.
But all I do is walk with a dog leash in my hand.
Do we go and just randomly press doorbells?
- Yes. - Yes.
This is nerve-racking.
- It's nerve-racking, isn't it? - Yes. It's rather unconventional.
Do we have to do it in front of the door?
No, we do it here.
We need permission to enter the building.
How will you introduce yourself?
Try it.
Hello. I am Im Chae Moo.
We are shooting Dining Together.
We got hungry and wondered if we could ask for a meal.
(Well.)
"Ask for a meal" sounds bad.
Say you want to have a meal with them.
Can't we have...
- a meal together? - That's it.
It'd be amazing if you succeed on the first try.
Wait. Do the unit numbers usually go 1,000, 2,000, 3,000?
- 3,000 is on the 30th floor. - Wait. Right.
There are buttons that turned black because they were pressed the most.
I will go for Unit 1125.
- What? - 1125.
This building only has units that end with either 1 or 2.
All the units either end with 1 or 2.
If it's Unit 1 of the 15th floor,
- you press 1501. - Right.
It's not like you are pressing your bankbook password.
You try it first, Sang Yeol.
- What? - You try it first, Sang Yeol.
- You should go first. - You should go first.
Wait. Okay.
- They end with either 1 or 2. - I will try my old unit number.
Okay. Where is one?
19th floor.
(He manages to call the first house.)
Okay.
It's strangely nerve-racking.
19th floor.
- Chae Moo. - Someone answered.
Hello?
(He speaks with the same voice he had during his heyday.)
(The door opens.)
- This doesn't count. - Try one more.
One more time.
They just open the door because they think you're a delivery man.
- Really? - We've experienced it a lot.
- Can't you just enter? - You can't.
If we go all the way up to the 19th floor and get back down,
- we will lose too much time. - We will lose too much time.
It doesn't seem like a big deal though.
You have to spend your time wisely.
- Is that right? - Hello?
- Hello? - Yes.
- Hello. - Speak louder.
I am Im Chae Moo and I'm an actor.
- Yes. - Yes.
Do you happen to know the show Dining Together?
Yes, I do know. I am sorry. Please try another house.
Okay.
(Oh, well.)
- It's... - It's embarrassing.
It's embarrassing, isn't it?
Why is it embarrassing?
I'm sure she has her reasons she can't invite us in.
- It's nerve-racking. - Chae Moo.
- It's our turn now. - It's actually quite nerve-racking.
- Okay. Give it a try. - By the way, it's...
- It feels very strange. - It won't be easy to say yes.
It's a feeling I've never felt in my entire life.
What should I say?
(He carefully presses the bell.)
- Maybe it's because of that. - Right.
- That's good. - Hello?
- Hello? - Yes.
My name is Ji Sang Yeol. Do you happen to know me?
Jongno.
Not Jongno.
Hello?
- He hung up. - He hung up.
- What about Jongno? - You failed.
- Can't I try again? - You can't.
I can't?
- It's my turn again. - Yes.
(It's Chae Moo's turn.)
It makes me want to win.
- 180... - That's it.
He likes high places.
- He likes high floors. - Yes.
You have to start from the low floors.
It's okay to start high and make your way down.
(But nobody is answering.)
I think nobody is answering it.
I should try it again.
You have to take turns with Sang Yeol.
Okay.
(He's a cool man.)
It's our turn.
Sang Yeol.
Apartments are tougher.
- 8. - It only has Units 1 and 2.
My gosh.
It only has Units 1 and 2.
- Just 2 units per floor. - Press 1 or 2.
Why are you pushing a celebrity to a wall?
How are you a celebrity?
- 102... - Right.
That's it.
Call.
The 2nd unit on the 10th floor.
I was going to try a lower floor.
Gosh. Just do it.
Start talking.
Hello.
My name is Ji Sang Yeol.
- Okay. - Do you know who I am?
- Yes. - May I ask how old you are?
- I'm over 60. - Gosh.
What? Are you over 60?
Goodness,
your thyroid seems to be young.
Don't speak nonsense.
The thing is... Have you watched Dining Together before?
- Yes, I have. - He has.
You have, right? Have you had dinner yet?
Since my wife is not home,
I'm eating alone now.
Then would you like to eat with us?
I could play your wife.
(He speaks nonsense continuously.)
But I can't do it alone.
- I see. - So...
- Thank you. - Gosh.
It's hard for men to do it.
Hey, what do you mean, you could play his wife?
Do you think it was proper to say that now, you punk?
- And... - You called me "punk" 12 times.
What? It was ridiculous to say that.
He probably didn't know this would get aired...
and must've been flustered. Then he talked...
- about his thyroid out of the blue. - I know.
Don't talk about thyroid or Botox anymore.
- Zero... - It could be broken.
(The man with a gentle voice tries again.)
(And did he fail?)
No one seems to answer it.
I think it didn't work.
- Is this the call button? - Yes.
That's right.
(No response)
As the days got longer,
many people may still stay outside.
That's possible.
But I believe there is our family of destiny in Singil-dong.
It was named "Singil-dong" as something good happens all the time.
I believe something good will happen to us here.
We're going to have to keep trying until we make it.
(Moving to another apartment complex nearby)
I'll keep trying the ones on the 18th floor no matter what.
He doesn't give up the high floor.
(He sticks to the high floor.)
- I like the music. - It's rhythmical.
You used to dance to this kind of music often,
but you changed now that you're 50 years old.
The door is opened.
Goodness.
Shall we go up, sir?
- Though we have to bear the risk. - Shall we?
Yes, let's go up.
- Are we going in too? - No, we're not.
- Are we on the same team? - Sure.
- You and I are on the same team. - Is that so?
- Yes. - I see.
Let's try it while they're gone.
If this doesn't work, the damage of time will be great.
(He doesn't seem to care a lot.)
I hope we could eat there, but...
- Hello. - Yes?
Hi, ma'am.
My name is Ji Sang Yeol.
You know Dining Together on JTBC, right?
We're cleaning the whole house now, so we took out all our stuff.
- Oh, you're cleaning the house. - She is.
We got it. Thank you.
Sure.
Okay, let's try another one quickly.
Let's try a lot while they're not around.
As if we hand out flyers,
- Exactly. - we should try it nonstop.
Then we'll eventually find our dinner mates.
Right.
(But the flyers are refused.)
- Shall we try the lower floor? - Okay.
As the days got longer,
I think they don't come home early.
(What about Chae Moo and Ho Dong?)
- Who is it? - Hello.
I'm actor Im Chae Moo.
- Goodness. - Hi.
- We're from Dining Together. - I know that.
I chose this house and I'd like to have dinner with you.
I can't let you in because my husband didn't come yet.
We can wait.
Well, that's a little...
- Well... - I'm sorry.
All right. I got it.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Have a nice evening. - Bye.
Can we press the bell of this unit,
sir?
No? No...
All right. Okay.
(Sullen)
You look a little sullen.
No, I'm not sullen.
I shouldn't be sullen about that.
- Hello. - We're from Dining Together.
- Hello. I'm Ji Sang Yeol, ma'am. - Oh, hi.
How are you?
I'm shooting Dining Together...
on JTBC with Kyung Kyu now.
If you have time,
let's make good memories while having dinner.
No one else is home. I'm feeding the baby now.
It's good that no one else is home.
- I'm with a baby. - Are you feeding the baby?
- A baby. - Could you feed us too?
- I didn't prepare dinner. - How old is the baby?
He's just a year old.
Let me go up and put a bib on your baby.
No, thanks.
The house is a mess.
- I get it. - I see.
- Take care. - Bye, ma'am.
Bye.
(Sighing)
I doubt we will be able to eat dinner.
- Don't... - Will it be possible to eat?
All right.
(Trying again right away)
He tried the lower floor for the first time.
- He'd tried only the higher floors. - Well...
he hasn't even had a chance to talk to anyone.
He's unlucky.
(No response. He proves he's unlucky.)
The fifth floor?
- I like the fifth floor. - Good.
(Will he make it this time?)
They can't see your face now.
The door is opened.
- The door is opened. - Try to go up.
- Why don't you go up? - Shall we? Okay.
- We'll press the bells now. - The fifth floor.
Let's go to the fifth floor.
I really want to meet someone.
- They just opened the door. - What?
They just opened the door.
(Screaming)
Get in, ma'am.
Have you eaten...
(Laughing)
- Have you eaten? - Have you?
I came to my daughter's house from Mokpo today.
Does your daughter live here?
- I see. - She delivered a baby.
- Excuse us. We're getting off. - Gosh. Congratulations.
Sang Yeol.
(Laughing out loud)
Congratulations, ma'am.
Thank you.
She sounds so cheerful.
Yes, she seems to be easygoing.
All right.
Shall we go up?
Gosh, there are so many houses without any response.
(Discouraged)
(Clinking)
- Hello... - Hello.
Who is it?
Hello, ma'am. I'm actor Im Chae Moo.
Can we go up for a moment?
- I don't think it's a good idea. - Why not?
Because my husband comes home late today.
- Her husband isn't home yet. - I see.
I have already eaten.
- Have you? - Yes.
(He fails twice in a row.)
I'm going out to work out.
- Goodness. - Are you going out now?
Yes, I was putting on my clothes.
Gosh. I get it. I'm sorry.
(Discouraged)
(The two men end up coming down already.)
For goodness' sake.
- Goodness. - Did you succeed?
- No, we didn't. - She lives alone.
She wanted us to come in and only have dinner.
- Then it's a success. - No, it's not.
She wanted us to come in and have dinner only.
- Congratulations. - What?
I can notice whether he succeeded or not.
I can tell from his tone.
(Look at him.)
(No matter what the others say, he focuses on it like a statue.)
- Kyung Kyu. - What should we do?
- Hello? - Yes?
Hi, I'm actor Im Chae Moo.
- Just in case. - Have you eaten?
Why do you ask?
Have you watched a show called Dining Together?
Yes.
Could we have a meal with you?
(Laughing)
Please give me some food.
There's nothing I prepared. It's not a problem to give you food but...
- It's okay. - It doesn't matter.
I came with Ho Dong.
I'm home alone. Will that be okay?
- Yes, it's okay. - Sure. We can just chat...
on this show.
- Then come on in. - Goodness.
Thank you, ma'am.
(He's celebrating it.)
(Laughing)
- She's an angel. - Okay.
Gosh.
- We succeeded too. - Goodness.
- Okay. - She is cleaning up now.
- Okay. - You tried the eighth floor?
(In fact, Kyung Kyu and Sang Yeol...)
The situation a moment ago.
Hello.
- We're from Dining Together. - Hello.
Is your husband home?
No, I'm alone now.
- Have you eaten? - No, not yet.
My son isn't home either, so I'm alone now.
Where is your son?
He goes to college.
Gosh, you look so young though.
May I ask how old you are?
I'm 50.
We're of the same age.
I was also born in the Year of the Dog.
- I'm 50 too. - There's nothing to eat.
- It's okay. - That's okay.
And my house is a mess.
- Now... - It's all right.
You can clean it up. We'll give you time to do that.
Then please come on in.
(Screaming)
What just happened?
I can't believe it.
Kyung Kyu.
(Everyone is going to have a meal happily.)
- I thought we wouldn't make it. - Gosh, seriously...
I don't care about keeping my pride or saving my face for this.
I don't care at all.
- Does it really work like this? - Sure.
Okay.
- Have a nice dinner. - Enjoy your dinner.
See you when we shoot "Highway Star, Part Two".
- Something good happens here. - Right.
(Nice timing)
I can't believe this really happened.
Hello.
- Hi. - Hello.
Nice to meet you. By the way, you look so young.
- Thank you. - I was so surprised.
They enter the dinner scene of a lady...
in Singil-dong who looks very young.
Under the warm lights,
dishes and decorations are displayed like pieces of art here.
(Decorations like pieces of art under warm lights)
The more you look at, the more curious you get about this place.
What kind of stories does this place hold?
(Welcome)
(She's busy cleaning up.)
I was alone, so...
How long have you lived here?
For about 10 years.
- You have? - It seems like she lived here long.
Thank you so much for welcoming us.
- Thank you. - Gosh.
I even watch the reruns of the show.
You do? Did you know we'd come here someday?
No. But I thought maybe I should let you in...
when you come even if I don't have enough food.
- What do I do? - Many people think similarly.
I can see that she likes going on trips.
You must've been to Cappadocia.
No, I haven't. My husband got it from his Turkish friend...
- Cappadocia? - when he got training.
It lets you have good energy.
- Yes. - It's like a talisman.
- This one? - Yes... No, the blue one.
- This one? - The blue one.
- Oh, this one? - Why did you get the eye surgery?
They're not for vision correction.
So honestly, I can't see well.
Why did you get the eye surgery?
You can talk to me about it, one on one.
How can we talk one on one when there are cameras?
(Many cameras are shooting them.)
It doesn't make any sense.
Do you think this is private?
(He gets upset.)
I wanted to look nicer on TV.
When I first saw that you got your eyes done,
you looked like the older version of Jung Hae In.
(How dare you?)
I'm glad we're a team.
(Let's go to Boramae Hospital.)
You must like this.
Is your hobby collecting ceramics?
No, I use them.
Really?
What were these again? I've seen them often.
They're famous.
I'm not sure because my husband bought them.
I see.
- Is he a diplomat? - No, he's a soldier.
Really?
- Oh, no. - In which department?
The navy.
The navy?
Yes, he's working in Gyeryongdae.
He's working there?
He gets reassigned every year.
He was assigned to this position last year...
and will be working there until this year.
- He'll be reassigned again. - Right.
How long has he been working in the military?
After graduating from the Naval Academy,
he's been working for the past 30 years.
- Is he a captain? - Yes, he is.
(He's a captain.)
He's a patriot, indeed, if he has worked for that long.
It's the people like him who are protecting this country.
- They protect the ocean. - You're right.
He's the Yi Sun Sin of this era!
(Laughing)
This house is so cozy.
More than that, I'm so impressed...
by how tidy this house is.
- This is awesome. - Look at that.
There are 2 fish and 2 rabbits.
They're exact. There are deers too.
What are these? There are cows and pigs too.
They're very exact.
Why have you made them so exact?
It's just a hobby of mine.
It's a hobby of a middle-aged woman.
People ask me...
whether or not I get bored at home.
But I don't feel that way at all.
Kyung Kyu.
(Gasping)
(The utensils are neatly organized.)
What's gotten into you?
It's just...
You said that your house was untidy.
(She talked as if she hadn't cleaned her house.)
They were like that from the beginning.
How are they so organized?
They were like that from the start, so I kept placing them there.
But still...
I've never seen anything like this.
Look at these cosmetics.
I shouldn't be looking around like this, but I'm just so amazed.
This feels like...
- a store. - Right.
- Ma'am, I have a question. - Yes?
- It's so fascinating. - What is it?
- What? - It reads...
- 5:42am. - It's broken.
What?
Then why does this clock...
next to the broken one also read the same time?
She purposely set them both...
to the same time.
I know. They're both at 5:42am.
It must be coincidental.
(Are you sure about that?)
Look at these perfumes.
(They are bewitched.)
- It's a dolphin. - Yes.
- This is him. - Her husband.
(The decorations befits his occupation.)
It's because he's in the navy.
This is amazing.
(The props tell them a story.)
It's entrancing.
(The props are captivating.)
What are these dolls in wedding dresses?
They're stands.
- Stands? - Yes.
- Did you make them yourself? - I did.
She's dexterous.
She embroidered this herself.
It's entrancing.
(The embroideries are captivating.)
When you go to a stranger's house,
- Where is it? - you usually just sit down.
But here, I can't help but move around.
- You may sit down. - I'm constantly curious.
I feel like there would be something hiding down here.
I was right.
- My gosh! - Did you find anything?
There's something hiding down here.
- They're pigeons. - My goodness.
Goodness.
(Don't let your guard down.)
We found pigeons here.
(Sang Yeol is entranced...)
(by this fascinating realm.)
This is really interesting. It's...
Gosh, he's handsome.
(Her husband is good-looking.)
Since your husband's a soldier,
- you tend to move around a lot. - Right.
So how are you here for this long?
After our son was born,
we agreed to settle in one place when he went to fourth grade.
Now, he's a freshman in college.
- He is? - Yes.
Goodness, he's a freshman.
You must miss him since he's staying at the dorm.
No.
- Why not? - We didn't want him to go,
but he really wanted to stay at the dorm.
We've decided to let him enjoy it while he still can.
When kids go to college, they have the urge...
- to leave their houses. - Right, they do.
- When they're in high school, - Right.
they develop a strong desire to become independent.
After two years, they return home.
They're in tatters by then.
- They need to experience it. - Right.
- They should. - Then they return home.
I don't know about anything else,
but it's been ages since I've had a homemade meal.
Did you make seaweed soup as well?
This is a different kind of seaweed called "gompi".
- "Gompi"? - Yes.
What is it?
- They're from the ocean. - Right.
You can dip it in red chili-pepper paste with vinegar.
- That's great. It's like kelp. - Yes.
- Let me cut it. - It looks so good.
- Let us do it. - I'll remove its moisture first.
- I've washed my hands. - Hold on.
- Here you go. - Okay.
(Wash your hands with soap for 30 seconds.)
- I'll just do it. - Okay.
What is this?
- It's... - Is it pork or beef?
It's beef. It's called "yakiniku".
- This is marinated. - Yes.
- Right? - Yes.
You know what?
She has...
- organized the kitchen very well. - Really?
This isn't easy to do.
- Thank you. - Look here.
Look at these.
She's organized all the knives.
- This is amazing. - The knives...
- and the utensils are separated. - I know.
And the dishes are organized as well.
They're all in their designated positions.
- I know. - They're well-structured.
Goodness.
(Her kitchen amazes them.)
They're neatly placed.
After organizing everything,
she's now begun cooking.
(She scans the ingredients in her fridge.)
(She accurately calculates how much she needs.)
(Cutting)
(She wraps up the leftover ingredients right away.)
(She just needs to grill them, )
(but she's looking for something else.)
(She brings out another frying pan.)
Shouldn't you flip this?
What can I use to flip them?
They look scrumptious.
(She uses two pans to cook faster.)
(Something has been boiling on the side.)
- What is that? - I'm making steamed eggs.
- What have you done in there? - The eggs are here.
Do you just need to pour them in?
Yes. I learned this from a friend.
What are you brewing?
I'm making kelp broth.
I see.
- Should I... - Not yet. It should boil first.
- Once it starts boiling? - Yes. When it starts boiling,
you can turn it off.
You know how steamed eggs tend to be lumpy?
They turn out that way.
Please pour it in.
Now, you stir it.
(Stirring)
This is a very old rice cooker.
It's very old. It's vintage.
- It's 20 years old. - See? It's vintage.
- This? - Yes.
- It's obvious. - I got it when I was a newlywed.
20 years?
This is electronic, right?
- No, it's a pressure cooker. - A pressure cooker?
- It's cooking right now? - Yes, I cooked it right away.
I'm impressed that...
she hasn't broken this and is still using it.
She's excellent at housekeeping.
(While they're still in awe by her...)
I'm amazed.
(Step 1)
(Tablecloth)
(Step 2)
(Pot rack)
(Final step)
(3 table mats)
(She completes the dinner table.)
(Hurrying)
Another dish is being made.
After cutting green pumpkins and onions,
she adds salted shrimp to them.
She then stir-fries it with chili powder and minced garlic.
It looks delicious.
It looks absolutely scrumptious.
(She tops it off with ground sesame mixed with salt.)
Baby pumpkins.
(Careful)
Kyung Kyu and Sang Yeol carefully place the plates...
so they look organized.
(They follow her.)
The rice looks tasty.
(Multi-grain rice is made with the 20-year-old cooker.)
Eat up.
Homemade rice.
Once the multi-grain rice is served,
their dinner table is ready.
- The rice looks good. - You're right.
Is that sweet rice punch?
Did you make it yourself?
No, my mother-in-law did.
(They get to have sweet rice punch as well.)
(He organizes them neatly.)
Dining Together.
This is our dinner table at Singil-dong.
This meal...
reflects how neat and tidy...
the lady is.
Not only do the dishes look tasty,
but they have been plated artistically.
(It's a piece of art.)
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
- Thank you for the meal. - Goodness.
Let me try these fatsia shoots.
(He's about to eat.)
Look at these chopsticks.
These are royal chopsticks.
- I know. - They're royal.
I'm reminded me of Queen Seondeok of Silla.
(The chopsticks look majestic.)
(He picks up some fatsia shoots.)
I can feel the energy of this place.
From chopsticks to just about everything. It's filled with energy.
I was curious about its taste.
(He scoops up a spoonful of steamed eggs.)
You know.
- She parboiled it on purpose. - Yes.
- Right? - Yes.
I turned the heat off as soon as I put the eggs in.
It doesn't taste dry at all.
- The eggs go down so smoothly. - It's like gruel.
This looks tasty.
(He has a spoonful of egg gruel.)
I'm...
(Exclaiming)
This is gom pi.
- Isn't it too big? - Should I cut it?
You could use it as a blanket.
- It's a blanket. - Yes.
(I will cut it for you.)
You have big hands.
She did the same thing with the meat.
I tend to do things fast.
She doesn't do things slowly.
Try the zucchini.
(Let's see.)
Right?
Is it good?
- The zucchini is... - I'm relieved.
She is Lee Yeon Bok of Singil-dong.
(She's Lee Yeon Bok of Singil-dong.)
This is good for you.
Kyung Kyu who needs nourishment...
eats a variety of vegetables from fatsia shoots to gompi.
Then he falls in love with the soft steamed egg.
(He falls in love with the softness of steamed egg.)
Sang Yeol who's been craving for a home-cooked meal...
enjoys feasting on food.
(He loves it.)
He's experiencing the new world.
(He can't stop exclaiming.)
Just like its name, something new and joyful...
happened at the dinner in Singil-dong.
By the way, there are apartments for the navy.
Why did you come here?
When we were moving here 10 years ago,
we were moving from Gyeryong.
We had to pay the fine if we don't move out quickly.
Really?
The government housing has a waitlist.
We had to pay the fine,
and because we applied for a housing after being assigned for relocation,
there were 70 families waiting before us.
We would've had to wait too long.
So we thought we'd stay here for the meantime and move.
But we ended up just living here.
It's hard to move when you are all settled in.
Right. Right.
(That's a new approach.)
You set up the place perfectly. How could you move?
Let's say...
you move somewhere.
You have to decorate the new place again to look like this.
- She would do that. - I pack small things myself.
And I take photos.
See? She's got her know-how.
If you were to give tips on how to organize items at home,
what would they be?
Return things to its place after using them.
(A simple and accurate advice.)
- That's the know-how. - That's a great tip.
Usually, you just leave it when you're done using something.
- Yes. - It ends up moving in the house.
Yes.
Everything should always remain in its own place.
I've loosened up a little now, but...
- What? - I've loosened up a little.
- You have? - Yes.
I am forgetful too.
When I am outside and my husband looks for something in the house,
I tell him, "It's in the deep part of the left side..."
"of this drawer in this room."
(It's like she's got a photographic memory.)
- You know where everything is. - Almost everything.
You know where almost everything is.
What's in here now?
- There? - Yes.
- Napkins. - Yes.
- Napkins? - My husband's skincare products.
And some bowls.
(She gave a list of things in the drawer.)
Really.
(Is she right?)
Napkins. My husband's skincare products. And some bowls.
Skincare products. Look, Kyung Kyu.
Her husband's skincare products.
Napkins. Bowls.
It's...
(Can this be real?)
I got goosebumps.
By the way, I...
It has a lot of drawers, you see.
Knowing where everything is is amazing.
People think that this cabinet is just for decoration and not for use.
- But I use it every day. - You use it?
- I do. - My goodness.
So...
You are amazing. Bravo.
Salute.
(Laughing)
Anyway, who will Ho Dong and Chae Moo meet?
It's my first time to dine with you.
- Hello. - Hello, ma'am.
I am sorry.
I have nothing prepared though.
- It's all right. It's okay. - Hello, ma'am.
Are you alone?
- Yes. - I see.
- Come on in. - Okay. Thank you.
Can you recognize him, ma'am?
He's so famous that I know his name.
(Thank you.)
Your house is so clean.
I live with my daughters.
I will go and turn off the stove. The fish will burn.
What were you frying?
It's yellow corvina.
(It's nice and salty yellow corvina.)
You are cooking a stew too.
Isn't this dried radish green soup?
- It's dried radish green soup. - Dried radish green soup.
Yes.
I really love dried radish green soup.
(I am glad you like it.)
Do you know the show Dining Together?
I watch it sometimes.
You, Chae Moo, and I will dine together.
Then it will go on TV.
It can't go on TV.
Why not?
Why would I go on TV?
Why not?
You are beautiful.
If she's uncomfortable with it, we have to leave.
Is that right?
She might have not known that she'd be appearing on TV.
All right.
We will go visit other houses and get a meal elsewhere.
In my heart, it will be as if we had a delicious meal together.
- Okay. - Okay.
(Ho Dong and Chae Moo go look for another family.)
Bye, Ma'am.
- It's understandable. - Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
(The residents cheer for them.)
Thank you.
Mr. Im Chae Moo.
(They cheer up and leave again.)
It's already past 7pm.
Do we get to try until 7:30pm?
- Until 8pm. - Until 8pm.
Some people eat dinner at 8pm.
(At 7:18pm, Ho Dong and Chae Moo start pressing doorbells again.)
(They move to another apartment building.)
This is really tiring.
Third floor.
(He carefully presses the number.)
Everyone must be eating now.
Now. It's time for dinner.
(Nobody answers.)
- Let's cancel it. - Unit 301.
Don't despair.
Wouldn't there be one family that would take us in?
But the timing is tricky. We can't go in if they just finished eating.
Who is it?
- Hello? - Yes.
Hello. I am actor Im Chae Moo.
Have you had dinner?
Why do you ask?
Have you watched JTBC's Dining Together?
Is it that show?
- Yes. - It's Dining Together.
I don't cook.
- You don't cook dinner. - We always eat outside.
(It seems that they usually get dinner outside.)
Do you usually get dinner outside?
- Yes. - All right.
- Okay. Sorry. - Sorry.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
(Before calling another unit...)
Let her pass first.
- Thank you. - Okay.
(He lets her go first.)
We don't know which unit she lives in.
If we happen to call your house, please invite us In.
- Okay. - Okay.
I won't ask which unit you're from.
I'm going to order some Chinese.
Wait. Then wait.
It's over 7:20pm.
- Are you a student? - No.
You work. Did you just finish work?
Can we talk for a while?
- Sure. - We are...
We are shooting JTBC's Dining Together.
Right. I know that show.
It's a show about having dinner together...
and exchanging conversation.
If you haven't eaten yet...
The word "family" refers to people...
- who eat together, you know. - Yes.
Will you invite Chae Moo and me in and become our family today?
Is delivery food okay?
- Yes. - That's fine.
Instant noodles are fine too.
My husband is on his way home now.
- Can you talk to him? - Can you talk to him?
I am on the phone with him. Hey, Husband.
- "Hey, Husband." - Hello?
Mr. Kang Ho Dong wants to come to our house. What do you say?
"Hey, Husband."
Is it okay?
No?
Why not?
It seems like people...
It seems like people have...
I think they've been turned down many times.
They seem rather desperate.
We just want to make good memories with you.
That's why we're asking.
Let's do it.
Just do it.
It's my dream to be on TV.
(We will make that dream come true.)
I will invite them in. Okay?
(Will they succeed?)
Okay. Hurry home.
- Okay. - I am sorry,
but is it your dream to be on TV?
Yes. A little bit.
Right. Young people can have that dream.
Then will you invite Chae Moo and me in...
and become our family today?
What do I have to do then?
- Do I... - You don't have to do anything.
Do I have to open the door and say, "My goodness. Hello"?
You don't have to do that.
Can we go in with you?
Yes.
(They succeed to enter another house.)
Since what age has it been your dream to go on TV?
Since I was a baby.
(I want to be on television)
- Since then? - Yes.
(And she's actually on TV.)
When you were young, was it your vague dream to be on TV?
I used to be a lecturer.
I filmed a lot of educational videos.
So I was on YouTube. Seeing people liking my videos...
and leaving comments,
made me think it would be very nice to be on TV.
I think you must've once dreamt of becoming a TV personality.
I used to be in the beauty industry.
I wanted to be a makeup artist for celebrities.
- Let's get off. - What subject do you lecture on?
I lectured on Chinese,
but I do something else now after quitting the job.
Chinese? Oh, wait.
Oh, wait.
(The door is closed.)
What should we do?
(Ho Dong is gone.)
Did he go up?
Yes.
Didn't he get off?
Why couldn't he get off?
I don't understand.
So something like this can happen too.
(Ho Dong is back.)
I was filming alone.
- What were you doing? - Well...
I was filming myself because I was lonely...
- What? - inside.
It was awkward to just stand still.
And you know what? My phone broke while I was filming with it.
Gosh, why now of all times?
The video... Look at this. Goodness.
(Finally entering their dinner mate's house after much trouble)
Thank you for welcoming us.
- Thank you so much. - Come in.
Nice to meet you.
You can speak Chinese well.
- You're beautiful. - Thank you.
- I'm Kang Ho Dong. - I see.
- What's your name? - I'm Jung Hye Rim.
- Hey. - Jung Hye Rim? Glad to meet you.
- You too. - Ho Dong, check who her husband...
- looks like. - Okay.
(Her husband looks quite handsome.)
- You know what I mean? - What? What is it?
He looks like an actor.
He doesn't look that good in person.
- Well... - My goodness.
- He is very... - He's like an actor.
good-looking.
But he'll look dog-tired when he comes back later.
Because he has a lot to do at work.
Well, is this photo taken a long time ago?
No. We got married only two months ago.
What?
Just two months ago.
- My goodness. - It's an honor to be invited here.
This is a house of newlyweds.
Even the air in the house feels fresh.
They enter the lovely dinner scene of newlyweds...
in Singil-dong who's been married for two months.
(Welcome)
Her husband is amazing. It's not easy...
to reveal his house when he got married just two months ago.
He felt a little pressured,
but she insisted and said,
"It's my dream."
(She was firm.)
And that was it.
How was it when you were taking pictures for your wedding?
I enjoyed it a lot. You know there are people called attention seekers.
- Attention seekers? - Yes.
I like being in the center of attention,
so I enjoyed taking the pictures a lot.
And they look very young.
They really do.
We are quite on the young side.
We're both 29 years old.
Did you get married in your 20s?
Yes.
(A married couple who has been married for 2 months in their 20s)
(Shy)
We're in a very rare love house now.
He is really good-looking.
Shall I put it safely here?
- What do you think? - I like it.
If it's been two months, did you throw a housewarming party yet?
I threw a housewarming party twice.
- You already did? - Yes.
I see. What is this?
That is a memo I wrote yesterday,
but my husband didn't see it.
So it's still lying there.
May I read it out loud?
Sure.
"These are our card and bankbook..."
"that will make us very rich."
"This is your card. I have a separate one."
"Come back early and hold me. I love you, honey."
"I love you like crazy."
(Embarrassed)
Did I use those words?
- I don't remember. - "I love you like crazy."
You said they'll make you rich, but it'll be hard...
to become rich if you give him a credit card.
This is a card...
that will help us save money together.
We're going to deposit all our salaries in this account...
and let the utility bills debited from there.
You probably went to work together this morning.
Then why did you leave this memo here?
Each of us goes to work at a different time.
So we can't meet.
Your husband went to work earlier than you?
Yes. That's why I wrote that, but I think he didn't see it.
(It seems like he didn't see it.)
- It's so romantic, but here... - I know.
- "Like crazy"... - Our generation never imagined it.
They're newlyweds of young generation.
The couple communicate well with each other.
I think things like this are adorable too.
- Thank you. - And they express love...
enthusiastically. "I love you like crazy."
- Right. - We didn't have such...
a romance back in the day.
- You didn't? - We just tried to make ends meet.
What are you going to order?
I was going to order spicy chicken feet and cartilage.
Can you eat them?
Then there must be soju too.
I think there is some in the fridge.
We were told to refrain from drinking on TV.
But how could you not drink soju when there are chicken feet?
- I'll order you beverages instead. - I think you'll be okay to drink.
Let me order food then.
Okay.
(She's ordering spicy chicken feet.)
You chose to start your marriage life...
- in this neighborhood. - Yes.
Is it because your office is nearby?
My parents' house is 15 minutes away by foot.
You can walk to their house since it's not far.
Yes, it's very close by.
My sister is married too, and it's a 15-minutes walk to her place too.
In Singil-dong?
Everyone from my side of the family lives here.
My husband sacrificed himself.
He suggested that we live...
- near my family. - Where do his parents live?
They live near Muakjae Station.
- It's close to Yeonsinnae. - I see.
It's not far from here either.
My husband's office is down in Indeokwon.
So the southern areas are better for us.
- Right. - So...
It's been less than two months since I got a new job.
I got paid once so far.
It's almost time to get paid for the second time.
Where do you work?
At a duty-free shop.
I see.
There must be a lot of Chinese tourists.
- Exactly. - Yes. 99 percent...
- of the customers are Chinese. - Absolutely.
There are hardly any Korean customers.
1 Korean guest per 3 days at most.
Just 1 per 3 days at most.
Did you say you were a YouTube creator too?
I was not exactly a creator. The language school I was working at...
made a video to promote it.
The language school uploaded the video on YouTube...
so that people can watch it.
So you were a teacher at a language school.
Yes, I was.
When people left comments on my lecture...
or liked the video,
I loved it so much. Even just a few likes...
made me feel so happy to be getting attention. So since then...
I've sought...
- more attention. - Then...
You even gave Chinese lessons. Then does it mean...
you lived in China?
Yes, both of us were studying abroad when we first met.
We were studying in China.
- Where? - I was in Shanghai,
and he was in Beijing.
- I happened... - Time out.
- The distance between Shanghai... - They're far away from each other.
- and Beijing is... - They're far apart.
longer than that between Shanghai and Korea, I think.
- That's right. - Then how did you meet?
Both my sister and I were studying in Shanghai.
But my sister tortured me a lot back then.
It was hard for me as I was young, so I said I'd go to Beijing...
and moved there.
And my husband came to that school just in time.
That's how we first met.
- I guess you were meant to be. - Right.
Being on bad terms with your sister...
- rather made you lucky. - Exactly.
So I'm very thankful to my sister.
(I'm thankful to my sister for torturing me.)
Chae Moo, it's an amazing love story.
It's no laughing matter.
That's how you end up with someone you're destined to meet.
Even though things get tangled, you'll end up with...
- the love of your life. - Right.
We were not close back then,
and we got in touch with each other after 10 years...
by chance.
Because he's handsome,
I called him first to seduce him.
My goodness.
Well, once this gets aired,
I think your dream of getting a lot of attention will come true.
Many viewers will pay attention to you.
When it gets aired, your friends will say your dream has come true.
I'll ask for more details about it when your husband comes home.
Okay.
Usually, when we're invited in,
one of us looks around the house, and the other...
chitchats about things like this while helping in the kitchen. But...
I like it a lot just by watching the cute decorations of the house.
Newlyweds back in the day weren't able to live like this.
So I'm jealous of them.
(The bell is ringing.)
I think the food is here.
- One moment, please. - Isn't it your husband?
My husband would come in without ringing the bell.
- You're right. - Oh, it's my husband. What is it?
Because we're shooting the show.
- Why didn't you just come in? - Gosh.
- This is my husband. - Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
He looks even more handsome...
in person.
- Does he? - Yes.
(She is proud of him.)
He looks prudent.
Yes, he is prudent.
He looks kind and cute,
but he is very prudent.
Some men...
are handsome and some men have a pleasing face.
He has a face that makes you want to look at once again.
You're right. You get to look at him once more.
I know.
Now that he's smiling, he looks...
- very young. - Right, he looks young.
(His eyes are fixed on one spot.)
He's only looking at the floor because he's shy.
I'm not good at hearing something like this.
He feels shy when he's complimented.
Everyone does.
What does he do with that good look?
I work at a company regarding cameras.
A company that is related to the inspection of cameras.
Were you two supposed to eat together tonight?
Yes, we wanted to eat together in a long time.
Were you going to eat at home or eat out together?
- At home. - We wanted to order in...
and even decided on what to eat before we came home.
You made a big mistake this morning.
- A big mistake. - What did I do?
Why don't you bring it to him now?
- Oh, that one? - What... What is it?
It's just...
(The present he missed appears.)
Ta-da.
You didn't even know it was there, right?
No. I wrote at the back over here.
I wrote at the back over here.
What? Did you write back?
Oh, he's the one who wrote, "I love you like crazy."
- It was him. - Oh!
She didn't know if she wrote it or not.
Because I was in a hurry,
I couldn't check them carefully,
so I quickly brought a pen, wrote back, and went out.
Oh, I knew it was strange. That's why...
I asked you, "Did I use those words?"
- Oh... - I knew it.
I didn't know that.
You should've made it more obvious that you noticed it.
- Give the flowers to him. - It's a gift for Rose Day.
Is it... a special day today?
Yesterday, it was Rose Day.
So I bought them thinking of you on the way back home.
And I'm so glad that we coincidentally get to be on TV.
Gosh. I can't take it anymore.
(He says his thoughts out loud.)
To be honest, I didn't want to come home today.
Why not?
More than this situation being uncomfortable,
I knew that...
she'd be like this.
(He predicted this synergy.)
If you don't react to her, she'd scold you.
(He accepts his fate.)
Did you know that she enjoyed receiving attention?
- I did. - You did?
Since we're the opposite,
I think that's how we get along.
She likes women who are proactive.
- Since he lacks in that aspect. - Right.
At first, I was very disappointed by his lack of expression.
But after a year, he started getting better at it.
He needs time and patience.
Is this proof of his improvement in expressing himself?
- Is it? - Yes.
- It was thanks to me. - I couldn't even say, "I love you."
A long time ago,
I said, "I love you," to him.
I said it for the first time.
- It wasn't something easy to say. - Right.
It was very nerve-racking before I said that.
And I finally had the courage to say it.
But he said, "I don't love you yet."
(He was true to his feelings.)
- I was so shocked. - He wasn't ready.
I thought I had heard him wrong.
So I said, "What?"
And he said, "I don't think I love you yet."
I couldn't believe him.
- I thought he'd say it back. - Right.
And it turned out, his definition of love...
was someone who felt like his family.
He needs to spend a lot of time with them...
to feel like they're his family for him to say that it's love.
- Right. - I also agree with him.
When I was young and even up until now...
when I've spent decades with my wife,
my wife would say that she loves me,
and I'd say, "What? Okay, me too."
That's it.
I should say, "I love you, too."
I should be sincere when saying that, but I wasn't.
Now, I tell her almost every single day...
that I love her.
Back then, it wasn't because I couldn't say it.
He really didn't love me.
(He didn't love her back then.)
It didn't fulfill my criteria.
- I know. - You might fight tonight.
- No. - No. We've talked a lot about it.
She always brings this up, so I'm getting tired of it.
I still can't forget it.
- Women tend to be like that. - You're right.
It's been a long time since I've visited...
a newlyweds' house.
It's so fragrant.
That's because of that diffuser.
(If you're a newlywed, use a diffuser.)
I'm pretty sure someone from the broadcast...
will get in touch with you.
You've succeeded in...
- getting people's attention. - Right.
How did you meet your husband?
I was a matchmaker for someone else.
(Exclaiming)
I told the guy...
to bring someone with him.
So he came with my husband.
My friend asked me...
to go on one date with my husband, so I did.
My husband invited me to a naval port festival.
I was waiting at the bus terminal.
He came an hour and a half late.
I'd never waited for someone for that long.
Usually, I would've left if they didn't come.
- I used to be like that. - I see.
But that day,
I waited for him endlessly.
I didn't even know that much time had passed.
He was late because the festival caused a traffic jam.
(The traffic jam was the reason.)
- It was teeming with people. - Right.
My friends told me that we were meant to be.
They said that the usual me would've taken a bus...
and returned home immediately.
(Thanks to her patience, they could meet.)
How do soldiers propose?
- I'm curious too. - It seems to be a bit different.
- I'm curious. - Isn't it very structured?
He wanted to do a surprise.
But he teased me so much that I got angry.
So I threw away the ring and left.
(She threw the ring away?)
- Then... - It happened in Jamsil.
He insisted on dropping me off.
But on our way home,
he kept pushing my buttons.
- That was his way of expressing. - Right.
After arriving at the subway station,
I got angry and stomped off.
He said something and...
It's like in the movies.
He placed the ring on the ticket barrier.
I screamed, "What is this?" And then, I threw it away.
(She went home.)
You have a temper.
He teased you too much.
He teased me for an hour.
I threw the ring into a flowerpot.
(She threw it into a flowerpot.)
I said that I didn't care.
I saw him looking for it.
He did?
He was looking for it.
"This was expensive. Where is it?"
It's fun to tease.
(Thankfully, it was a happy ending.)
When are you the most irritated?
What does he irritate you with?
I'm going through menopause right now.
I get really hot.
I'd be doing nothing, and suddenly,
I'd feel an immense amount of heat on my back.
When my husband or my son is this close, I feel hot already.
I didn't want to hurt them by being too straightforward,
so I'd say, "I'm hot."
And I wished they'd maintain their distance.
(But he gets even closer.)
(Is she bragging about her husband?)
When you're told not to do something, you want to do it more.
Yes.
This is a different topic.
Living as a soldier's wife isn't easy at all.
You're right.
It's truly amazing.
Even if he's not doing anything in particular,
- I get stressed. - Definitely.
Aren't you always worried about him?
(She's always concerned about him.)
- I pity him too. - Right.
- Your heart aches. - Yes.
- When he leaves, right? - Yes.
(While he was at sea, she had to tend to her family.)
Would you like some coffee?
- Sure. - Okay.
(Staring)
- You can't help but look, right? - Yes.
- This house is very charming. - I keep looking left and right.
I find something special every single time I look around.
- I keep looking at things. - Yes.
- It's interesting here. - You're right.
It's as if I'm on a tour.
Thank you.
Goodness. Look at this.
- It looks luxurious. - It does.
- Sit down. We should serve you. - Okay.
Do you know how to peel this?
Of course, I do.
I'm just worried it wouldn't be tasty.
(He attempts to peel it.)
You don't eat fruits at home, do you?
Since I live alone, I rarely eat fruits.
(He's careful.)
(He's very meticulous.)
Should we just eat it like this? Okay.
Wow, you did very well.
Yes, he did.
When I was young,
sailors were our idols.
We'd be in awe.
When I was young and heard the word "navy",
I'd think of General Yi Sun Sin.
Ever since I was young.
The Turtle Ship.
(Giggling)
- Why are you laughing? - When my husband was little,
he said he carried a sword in his pants and played with it.
We all did that.
- They sold those swords. - Right.
- He'd put them in his pants. - Right.
My mother-in-law told me.
It was his fate to become a sailor.
It must've been difficult getting used to this lifestyle.
- When you first got married. - Me?
Since you had to move around so often.
- Yes. - Right?
After a year and a half since we got married,
I suffered from alopecia.
- Because you were stressed? - Yes.
- Due to suppressing your worries. - Right.
I used to live in an official residence.
While living there,
I didn't know I had to approach the others.
I was supposed to be proactive...
in getting to know the other housewives.
- Right. - But I didn't do that.
So they were wondering why I didn't.
- They criticized you. - Yes.
Families of soldiers...
- tend to have get-togethers. - Yes.
They could've felt that way...
since you didn't hang out with them.
Even more so because it happened 20 years ago.
During that time,
my husband told me not to express such things outside.
He said he'd listen to me whatever it may have been.
He did listen to me.
But he never came up with a solution.
But he's a great listener.
That's what matters.
For about a year,
I asked him to quit his job.
I asked him many times.
But he never replied.
He didn't even get mad. He didn't mention it at all.
That's when I realized that he truly loved his job.
Why did he choose the navy?
I asked him once.
I asked him why he chose the navy.
He said, "just because".
He said he just liked it.
You said that he'd put a sword in his pants...
- and play with it. - Right.
That's how early he had interest in this field.
Living as a soldier's wife...
wasn't an easy lifestyle.
Nevertheless, they have become each other's compasses...
in this open sea.
They're sailing the sea of happiness.
She has a great personality.
Thank you.
All right, then. Listen.
There are various segments that we do after having a meal.
Should we do them first?
- What is it? - What do you think?
We have Complimenting Time.
You can compliment your husband first.
Afterwards, he'll compliment you on three things as well.
- Three things? - Yes.
What's the first one?
First.
Well...
First, thank you for being so handsome.
She likes your face.
You have the round and flat face that I like.
And you have big eyes,
a stumpy nose, and white skin.
I really like your face. Thank you for that.
I like your reliable personality.
I also like that you don't open up to other women that easily.
You have a sincere heart.
I'm really thankful for those things.
And lastly,
thank you for loving me.
(She thanks him for his love.)
I'm truly thankful for these things, my husband. I love you.
That was great.
- Goodness. - That was truly touching.
Now, it's your turn to compliment...
your one and only life partner.
First, I'm thankful that she decided to marry me.
- Right. - When we decided to get married,
I was between jobs.
That's when we started the wedding preparations.
Despite all that, she agreed to marry me.
I'm very grateful that she came to me.
- She trusted you. - Right.
- Second. - And second,
she extends the olive branch first whenever we have a quarrel.
And she tells me how to solve problems wisely.
Thank you so much.
(She's a little moved.)
Third, I'm thankful...
that you love me deeply.
(I'm thankful that you love me deeply.)
Because she's pretty.
- Of course, she's pretty. - I love you.
- That was great. - It's here.
The food just got here when I was about to ask him about your flaws.
(It's the love keeper.)
- Don't you think? - Excuse me.
What timing.
Thank you.
- The delivery fee is 2 dollars. - Is it 2 dollars?
We have two dollars here, sir.
We have some money.
- We have some money for dinner. - We have it right here.
It's two dollars.
(The 2 dollars are put to good use.)
We have the money.
This is great.
It must be spicy. It came with the beverage.
Is it spicy chicken feet?
We asked them to make it less spicy.
Their dinner arrived...
right on time.
Everyone's busy opening the containers.
(They all are busy opening the containers to eat chicken feet.)
This is just like what newlyweds eat.
It's the love house in Singil-dong.
(Steamed eggs, chicken feet, stir-fried cartilage, rice balls)
This is a late-night snack set of chicken feet and cartilage...
which is hot and spicy like the newly married couple.
There are perfect for drinks.
You're right.
We were going to drink tonight.
You should drink then.
(You should drink then.)
(He's known to be a heavy drinker.)
(He's making rice balls.)
He's a thirsty soul.
(Mixing it well)
Sang Yeol came with us today.
He's having dinner in another building now.
I guess they're almost done by now.
- He loves to drink too? - Thank you.
He likes to drink, and drinks a lot.
- Sang Yeol? - Yes.
What about you two...
Her rice ball is much bigger than mine.
He's watching you.
That's why I'm upset.
(Sulky)
He gave me this small one.
After I made yours, I thought it was too small.
(His wife's, Ho Dong's, and Chae Moo's)
- Is it just a coincidence? - It's just a coincidence.
(He's kidding.)
It's time to eat the chicken feet that they've been waiting for.
(My chicken feet)
(My joy)
(Chewy collagen, it's so healthy)
(Bone-in chicken feet, boneless chicken feet, steamed eggs)
(It's crunchy and fun, hot and spicy)
(My chicken feet)
(My chicken feet every day)
With their own skills,
they eat chicken feet one by one.
(My chicken feet)
In the happy house of a newly-married couple,
the hot evening deepens.
So we heard a little about your love story.
You two went to the same school for a short period of time.
One day, you came to her mind, and she called you.
(They want to hear the details from the husband.)
And you had just...
gotten back from China, is that right?
She contacted me...
the day after I came back to Korea.
She didn't call you when you were in China?
I was back in Korea after a long time,
so I was hanging out with my friends.
She knew it somehow and called me.
No, it's not that I knew it.
(It's a misunderstanding.)
I guess Cupid was waiting for the right moment.
I went to the school reunion in December.
And he wasn't there.
Back then,
I thought he was my type of guy.
So I contacted him through his social media.
I asked him why he didn't come.
I just wanted to talk to him.
I left him a message, and he called me right away.
But I didn't like him when we first dated.
He was nothing like his old self.
- She hated me at first. - He offered his hand.
So I didn't want to date him.
And on our second date, he looked untidy.
It was our second date.
I was an office worker, so I was all dressed up.
But he was wearing a down jacket.
I'm sorry, but I asked your husband.
(My goodness.)
Please don't steal the question.
Please.
You're such a good talker.
I'm sorry. That was presumptuous of me.
So you got a call from her.
What made you call her right away?
Actually, I was interested in her.
I thought she was nice.
- You just didn't have the chance. - So I asked...
her out the next day.
I asked her if she was free the next day.
You chased me around for three days.
Wherever I went, he wanted to come with me.
On the third day, I went to see a doctor.
And he came...
all dressed up like the character in "Goblin".
He was wearing a coat and a turtleneck sweater.
He looked so cool.
- Like Gong Yoo? - Yes. He was like Gong Yoo.
When I saw him, I thought he looked amazing.
And that's when I told him this.
"I think I'm in love with you."
I told him right away.
He seemed a little embarrassed.
I guess he liked me because I was so active like this.
I'd like to hear your husband's story.
(He's keeping silent against his will.)
Please say something.
She told you everything.
He's always like this.
She told us the whole story.
- She proposed to me first. - Right. I proposed to him.
I see.
We went on a trip together.
And she prepared something there.
I prepared a video message and everything.
Your husband cried?
I don't know. I'm not sure if he pretended to cry.
He cried anyway.
- Did I? - You did.
You're so mean.
You cried that day.
(They are cute.)
- Gosh. - Let's just say I did.
He just can't say it on TV.
(He's thorough.)
It was at a glampsite.
I had everything set beforehand.
Then I told him that I forgot to bring something.
He said okay and went to pick it up from the car.
I prepared everything while he was out.
I got some balloons, hearts, and candles.
When he was back, he watched my video message...
and came inside the tent while shedding tears.
(Shocked)
He gave me a hug saying,
"I never imagined I'd receive anything like this."
I did say that.
And you cried. You have to admit it.
Anyway, it felt so great.
I had always wanted to propose first.
As I heard their story,
I felt like I was watching a foreign film in the 1960s.
Their love story is...
(It's like a love story from a foreign film.)
- A foreign film? - Back then...
Because we couldn't even imagine expressing love...
like this back then.
We didn't have cellphones or social media back then.
So we just wrote a love letter.
But we didn't have the nerve...
to hand over the letter.
So we just sneaked the letter...
into her bag.
- Without saying anything? - Or we went to her neighborhood...
and asked some kid...
to deliver the letter...
with some candy bars.
I've seen something like that on TV.
I know. That's how we dated back then.
So hearing your love story...
- It must've been shocking. - I guess it's fascinating.
It's the love of the new generation.
Because it's the new generation.
Could it be that opposites attract?
The proactive girl and the serious boy...
became a couple, filling each other's needs.
And they settled down in Singil-dong...
to enjoy their newly-married life.
Hello?
- Hello. - Hello, this is Lee Kyung Kyu.
Gosh, hi.
She opened the door and let us in.
We had a lovely dinner here.
You're a patriot. Salute. This is Ji Sang Yeol.
Salute.
If you don't mind,
could you compliment your wife on three things?
(He is asked to compliment his wife on the phone.)
- Compliment her on three things? - Yes.
Should I say only three things?
(Should I say only three things?)
That's amazing.
(It looks like he already gave her like 3,000 compliments.)
I know what he's like.
He's a smooth talker.
She's always pretty.
This is a great one. What else?
She's always kind-hearted.
And she always tries her best for our family.
Those are my compliments for my wife.
(Happy)
("A Dove House" by Lee Seok)
(Honking)
(He just sings a random song.)
- Sir. - Yes.
Why did you become a soldier?
Why?
You shouldn't ask me that question...
- in a too conventional way. - Yes.
When I entered school,
I didn't stop at thinking that it was just any school,
but with the mindset of going into the military.
That's great.
Would you become a soldier again in your next life?
I wouldn't know that until my next life.
He's funny. He's honest.
- But? - Yes.
He'd become a soldier again in his next life.
You're firm.
Thank you.
- Yes. - I'll pass you to your wife.
- Hello? - Yes.
Bye.
- Yes, bye. - Bye.
I think I get it.
"Bye."
That's military style.
"Bye." Nice.
(Dear Husband and Son, I wish you all the best this year.)
Compliment three things about your husband.
He complimented you so well just earlier.
He's funny.
He's gentle.
He's reliable.
(She doesn't hesitate.)
Anything that you're disappointed about him?
- About my husband? - Yes.
(Thinking)
I'm not disappointed by it,
but he loves his parents too much.
Isn't that a good thing?
Your son would learn from him.
Since my son was in middle school,
I've told him many times before...
that my husband and I will be happy on our own,
so he should be happy with his wife.
As long as we keep basic manners.
But what if your son...
doesn't get married like Sang Yeol?
That's his life.
(Her eyes are focused.)
You sound like you're throwing something out.
- That's not what I meant. - Is it time to say goodbye?
- No... - Ma'am!
My sister also...
(Sad)
But that's the answer.
As long as you're not stressed about it.
That's right.
I learned a lot today as usual.
Yes.
- We'll wash the dishes. - Okay.
- I really enjoyed it. Thank you. - I really enjoyed it.
- It makes me really happy. - What?
I'm sure it must be the same case when you go to other houses as well.
I'm really happy.
Isn't it fascinating?
Yes, it really is.
Can I take a picture of you two washing the dishes?
- Yes. - Of course.
Send it to your son.
I think we visited...
the sweetest house in Singil-dong.
- They're sweet, right? - Yes.
I know.
Visiting a couple who's been married for only two months...
Yes.
reminded me of the old days...
while shooting.
Thank you.
- Raise your arms. - Okay.
Right. That's good.
A sweet house in Singil-dong.
Singil-dong.
Smile.
They met the 227th and 228th families...
for Dining Together in Singil-dong.
- Thank you for... - Thank you for...
- the happy memories. - the fun memories.
- Go, Dining Together. - Go, Dining Together.
(Who's the guest today?)
(Jung Seung Hwan)
(Lena)
(Sandeul)
(Which town are they visiting?)
(Hongji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
(It's a Vocalist Special today.)
(A sweet voice echoes in Hongji-dong.)
(Barging)
(They don't normally approach.)
(His soul got dragged in.)
(She even attracts souls.)
(What's Lena's favorite show?)
("Gayo Stage"?)
(What?)
(Yu Hui Yeol is the Daniel Henney of Antenna.)
(He calls himself the Park Bo Gum of Antenna.)
(One of you should leave.)
(They'll ring the doorbell before they leave.)
(Unexpected emergency occurs.)
(We can't go in there.)
(It says no trespassing.)
(Isn't this too much?)
(What is more, it's uphill.)
(Dining Together)
("Don't Be Shy" by It's)