(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.)
(Aromatic smell of coffee wafts across the street.)
Kyung Kyu, this hill is...
Geumridan-gil of Geumho-dong.
- Like Gyeongridan-gil. - Right.
Geumho-dong is getting popular.
(It's Geumridan-gil of Geumho-dong.)
They call it "Geumridan-gil".
There are shops like these.
There's a hair salon.
One by one, the shops like these...
turn into coffee shops, and this area get developed.
Right.
In the past, Geumho-dong was a poor neighborhood.
- Here? - It was a very poor neighborhood.
But it's called "Geumho-dong".
When the exploding population of Seoul gathered...
at the foot of Mount Nam,
Geumho-dong was a poor neighborhood, but it had a fancy transformation.
(Geumho-dong had a fancy transformation.)
I knew this area would become this popular.
- I knew it because... - Why?
Geumho-dong is close to...
- Seongsu Bridge and Dongho Bridge. - Right.
It's near Apgujeong.
In the back, there's Mount Nam.
It's close to Toegye-ro.
Geumho-dong is 10 times better than Kang Ho Dong.
This is Geumho-dong.
(Geumho-dong is the high-priced plot of land.)
Look at the top of the hill. There are fire extinguishers.
(There are fire extinguishers on the hill.)
That's because fire trucks can't reach here.
Fire trucks can come, but they can't go in further.
Right. Right.
You have such a keen observation.
(What is this?)
Don't you see customers waiting?
If it's that busy, you should serve the customers yourself.
Can't you see that I am making coffee?
What? What did you say?
Are you making your boss work?
(Boss Jung)
If you keep doing this, I can't continue to work here.
(Miss Young Ae)
Then what will you do?
- What? - What will you do then?
- I quit! - How can you quit?
- Why should I put up with this? - Quit?
Who said you can quit?
Quit what?
You can't come as you please...
and then leave and quit as you please.
- Is this place that easy? - What?
Stop!
(Flinching)
Are you going to keep bossing me around?
- How am I bossing you around? - Gosh.
- What do you think about this? - Wait. Wait.
(The cafe is a mess.)
- Come on. - My goodness.
Should his behavior be tolerated in this day and age?
I am simply telling her to hurry since customers are waiting.
And she's saying she can't. She's telling me to do it.
There's only one staff member,
and I am constantly busy. And yet he keeps hurrying me.
- Customers... - That's not okay these days.
- Customers... - You get what you pay for.
There are many customers upstairs.
- Upstairs? - There's nobody upstairs.
There are a lot upstairs.
- These are all order slips. - Are they?
Come on and get the order, sir.
Don't fight. You should reconcile with each other.
It's like you're really fighting.
It's very realistic.
(Today's guests put on a great play.)
From 2007 to 2019,
this drama was beloved for its realistic characters.
It's Korea's longest-running TV series,
"Rude Miss Young Ae".
(It's Korea's longest-running TV series.)
They are the two lead characters of season 17.
It's fun and cheerful Young Ae...
You idiot!
and her lovely and hateful boss, Boss Jung.
(They love and hate each other at the same time.)
Today, they are here to have a lovely time together.
(Jung Bo Seog and Kim Hyun Sook)
Please undo it. My gosh.
- It's... - The apron is...
We were talking about a totally different thing, and suddenly...
She used to be Queen of Fertility.
- She's a fellow comedian. - Yes.
- But she acts so well. - Yes.
Dear slim ones, your days are over.
Soon, the era of the fat people will come.
Eat. You may have started scraggly,
but you will end up being obese.
(She gained big popularity as soon as she appeared.)
I thought she was a comedian from the start.
But she was originally an actress.
She simply did a great job playing Queen of Fertility role.
She was so good at it.
So people thought of her as a comedian.
- Then she joined the drama... - What season is this?
- Season 17. - I am confused.
- Season... - Season 17 ended.
Season 17.
- It recently ended, didn't it? - It's the longest...
You are very good at guessing.
I got lucky.
It's cheap to make that show.
"Rude Miss Young Ae"?
There aren't many people in it.
The cast isn't big.
- The cast isn't big. - It isn't big at all.
- It's cost-effective. - I realized this.
Each cast has so much to do.
They utilized us to the maximum.
Every person has work...
- they are most famous for. - Exactly.
It's "Police Investigations" for Choi Bool Am.
- "Countryside Life". - "Countryside Life".
- Kim Hye Ja. - It's very clear. Kim Hye Ja.
The rude miss...
is her best work.
There's no doubt.
- It's "High Kick 2" for Bo Seog. - Yes.
- That's his best work. - "Jewelry Jung".
- That's... - Bo Seog.
He's played so many villains, and yet you remember Jewelry Jung.
(Why did he have to mention that out of so many works?)
(Rapping)
(On a sitcom, he transformed his image by rapping.)
(I am a lonely man covered with wounds)
(Isn't he quite good?)
(I'm Bosama. Sometimes, I'm Joksama.)
(Super Jewelry Jung)
(Laughing)
How very unusual.
Why don't you rap this?
- What? - "Have dinner in..."
- You are ridiculous. - Wait.
You won't be singing.
You won't sing. You will rap.
- Even then... - I have nothing to say.
Hoony Hoon...
trained me for 30 hours to do that.
If we do it together, he's going to do it.
Here we go.
Ready and go.
- Geumho-dong - Come on
- Seongdong-gu - 1 meal, 2 meals. 3 meals
- At Geumho-dong - Come on
- Seongdong-gu - 1 meal, 2 meals. 3 meals
- Seongdong-gu - Geumho-dong
All right.
Here we go.
I am your dinner mate for tonight Super Jewelry Jung
- I love a meal - I yearn for a meal
With Jewelry Jung and Young Ae
- Geumho-dong - Seongdong-gu
- Yes - Geumho-dong
(I am Jewelry Jung.)
I love a meal, two meals are too much
Three meals are, come on
Have dinner in Geumho-dong
(Jewelry Jung's swag.)
(After rapping, he throws the spoon.)
Geumho-dong, Geumho-dong
(The hip people will set sail for today's town.)
Today's town is Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.
(Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul)
During the Joseon Dynasty, it was famous for casting...
cast iron pots and farming tools.
For that, it used to be called "musoimak".
It was once a poor neighborhood,
but now it's a hot place referred to as Geumridan-gil.
(Geumridan-gil, sentimental cafe, hot place)
It's the transportation hub that connects Gangnam and Gangbuk.
A big apartment complex formed around the Han River.
(There is a big apartment complex with the view of the Han River.)
It's the result of a redevelopment project...
that rapidly raised Geumho-dong's status as the new rich town.
(Geumho-dong rapidly rose as a popular town.)
At Geumho-dong where the wind of change blows,
the history of Let's Eat Dinner Together continues.
Let's Eat Dinner Together, episode 137, "The Jewel-like Encounter".
(Episode 137: "The Jewel-like Encounter")
By the way, do you do something to keep in shape?
No.
You have such a flat stomach.
I have a big belly.
- Where is it? - It's hidden away.
It isn't something you can hide, is it?
(The middle-aged man boasts a slim figure.)
Are you the same age as Kyung Kyu?
No. He's older than me.
- I am... - Are you older than him?
- Am I older than you? - By one year.
- By one year. - Yes.
- This is Geumho-dong. - Right.
And there are many stairs.
Just think that you got unlucky.
Geumho-dong used to be the town where you could...
see the moon well once you go up a hill.
But now there is a big apartment complex...
boasting an open view of the Han River.
- This is a nice town. - This is Geumho-dong.
This area isn't developed.
Only that area with apartments is developed.
That area is very much developed.
Only that area with apartments is developed.
In the past, there were mostly houses in this area.
That side is an apartment complex.
- This side has individual houses. - You're right.
- Right. - It's very unusual.
It's settled like that.
(A big apartment complex and individual houses coexist.)
I told many people to buy a house in this town.
- Right. - When you go around,
you know this area is bound to become popular.
- It's near the Han River. - Then why didn't you buy one?
I am not interested in real estates.
- Jun Hyun Moo lives here. - What?
- And... - Park Bo Young lives here too.
Is that right?
(I live in Geumho-dong.)
(Lee Yeon Hee lives in Geumho-dong too.)
(Many celebrities chose to live in Geumho-dong.)
Where do you two live?
- I live in Seongbuk-dong. - Seongbuk-dong.
- How about you? - I live in Jeju Island.
"Jeju Island"?
I took the morning flight here.
- How long has it been? - I...
commute by airplane.
She went to Jeju Island after the season ended.
She posts the photos she took in Jeju with her son on SNS.
- It made me so jealous. - Where in Jeju Island do you live?
- Seonheul-ri. - "Seoneul-ri"?
Seonheul-ri.
(She's been living in Jeju for 2 years with her cute son.)
"Rude Miss Young Ae" ran for...
- 17 seasons. - Yes.
That's a huge honor for you.
It's an honor.
Bo Seog joined us...
- On Season 17. - on the last season,
and it was amazing,
TvN owes its glory to "Rude Miss Young Ae"...
and "Martian Virus".
- In the beginning. - We were on that show together.
We went to the awards ceremony together.
He used to contact me privately.
He asked me to be in the diet pill commercial.
- He asked me that. - He asked you that?
- Me? - Why?
So what happened?
- At the time, - Did you...
I couldn't lose weight.
Whenever I lost weight, tvN...
held an emergency meeting.
They were sensitive about keeping your character consistent.
I once lost 5 to 6kg.
The director said there should've been a clause in the contract...
that my weight should never go under 65kg.
So the director was given a special task...
of meeting me once a week and going for a barbecue.
Really. So...
- Surprisingly... - It was all for your character.
- Yes. - That's ridiculous.
- So I had to turn down the offer. - Thank you.
(To maintain her weight, she had to turn down the offer.)
I asked her without knowing all of that.
I realized this while working on season 17.
The cast has such passion...
and love for this drama.
I think tvN is mistreating the actors...
who are working so hard.
I thought so when I worked with them.
Why does he...
say that on JTBC?
If I say it on tvN, they won't get it aired.
But if I say that here, it'll get aired.
That was his personal opinion.
- We never... - I didn't ask him to say that.
I didn't ask him to do that at all.
- Mr. Director, I really didn't. - Ho Dong.
- I think... - It's just what I felt.
I'll be back with its season 18.
we should not get involved with this comment at all.
We're not involved at all.
It was solely Bo Seog's personal opinion.
- It's purely... - Bo Seog.
what I felt while shooting it.
I can say that as I experienced it myself.
When Bo Seog first joined us,
we thought it was quite unexpected.
- He played many serious roles, - I know.
and he's very good at playing villain too.
So when he said he'd join us, I was surprised.
Well, I have a B-grade life after all.
He keeps saying that.
My inner side doesn't match my look,
which is hard for me.
- Well... - It is.
I can feel that in his name.
Jung Bo Seog. It sounds like a B-grade name.
It fits him. Jewelry.
Bo Seog is a perfect name for him.
- The name sounds very catchy. - But...
- When I was a student, - Kang Bo Seog sounds weird.
- there was another Bo Seog... - It would be weird.
with a different family name.
His surname was No as far as I remember.
No Bo Seog.
See? He is a B-grade.
He has a B-grade sense of humor.
Well, it is true.
It's a B-grade sense of humor.
Who could say to Bo Seog,
"That's a B-grade comedy"?
- Well... - He is an amazing person.
(The four people pass by apartments to go further down.)
By the way, Kyung Kyu,
I'm not sure if this is true, but here is a story I heard.
You met your boyfriend on a blind date, right?
I mean your husband.
- Yes. - You got to meet him then.
I was told that they got married...
only four months after they first met.
4 months after they met. And 6 months after they got married,
- she delivered her child. - Really?
- What? - I've heard that some people...
kiss when they first meet.
I know some people do that.
- What would people think about me? - Well, what I mean is...
- Gosh... - They would think I am...
- such an easy girl. - No, I didn't mean that.
- I've never been that. - Hey.
Did you peck your husband on the day you first met him or not?
I didn't peck him.
I kissed him.
(She really kissed him when she first met him.)
You have to be accurate.
So they got married only four months after they first met and had...
- a child six months after that. - You're a busy man. How did you...
- get such useless information? - Ho Dong.
- I just delivered a preterm baby. - Right.
(She surely is the queen of fertility.)
- I just gave birth... - She was the Queen of Fertility.
to my baby when he was ready.
But how can you kiss on the first date?
You can do it if you really like each other.
They must've liked each other so much.
Honestly, it was my first time to do that.
- It probably was. - It was really my first time.
It was my first time with that man.
Seriously. It was my first time with that guy indeed.
- On your first date... - It was my first time with him.
Really.
- My first time with my husband. - But your dream came true.
People usually want to...
fall in love at first sight and get passionate.
You can fall in love at first sight sometimes,
but it's not easy to hold hands.
- How old... - We didn't hold hands,
but I got pregnant.
- We didn't hold hands. - How old is your child?
He's five years old.
(Ho Dong almost cries.)
He's really good-looking.
He got such unnecessary information.
I know he was not such a hard-working person.
(He was unnecessarily hard-working.)
Gosh. Seriously...
(The end of her passionate love story)
- Instinctively... - Her dream came true.
Seriously...
It's much cooler than I thought.
I was worried because I'm in long sleeves.
Geumho-dong has changed so much.
It surely has.
There are fancy apartments along the Han River,
old houses in quaint alleys,
cafes with sensuous designs, and trendy commercial facilities too.
The change in Geumho-dong is still ongoing.
- This is called Musumak-gil. - What?
- "Musumak"? - What does "musumak" mean?
- This is where... - A smithy.
- there were many smithies. - That's right.
That's where the name originated.
- Was a smithy called a "musumak"? - It was first called "musoimak".
- So "musoimak"... - It became "musumak".
was changed to "musumak".
(Now, it became Geumho-dong filled with apartments and houses.)
By the way, it's unbelievable that Bo Seog...
became a grandpa.
- I know. - I think the most perfect gift...
in the world is my granddaughter.
- Really? - Yes.
Exactly how many months old is she?
She's 21 months old as of today.
- As of today? - Yes. She was born on October 10.
- So she's 21 months old now. - He loves her so much...
that he lives with his granddaughter.
I bet she runs about and bumps into things.
You must be worried sick.
The parts of all the furniture as high as her height...
are covered with rubber.
- You have to. - To protect her.
- All the edges should be covered. - Right.
My mother-in-law spanked my husband a lot...
when she raised him.
But she says that she can't lay a finger on her grandson at all.
I guess your grandchild feels even more precious...
- I know. - than your own child.
- Of course. - They are two generations apart.
Two generations apart.
I guess that feels different.
- And the culture has changed too. - Right.
Spanking is considered to be so absurd these days.
Then Bo Seog, have you never laid a finger...
on your son?
I have when he was a child.
This is what happened. I had told him that he'd be spanked...
if he made the same mistakes three times.
- If he repeated. - The same mistakes?
I set such a rule.
When both my sons made the same mistake,
if I ask my elder son how many strokes he wanted to be caned,
he'd say, "Three."
But my younger son would say, "One."
So I hit my elder son three times lightly...
and hit my younger son once so strongly.
- Then he burst into tears. - He must've felt sad.
"You didn't hit him that hard, but why did you hit me so hard?"
He said that.
He's a B-grade dad.
(He's a B-grade dad indeed.)
How can he say jokingly that he hit his children?
That was the culture back then. I couldn't help it.
- And when you raise a boy, - Boys are immature.
to be honest, it's really hard not to spank him.
Then will Kyung Kyu's way of looking at the world change...
completely when he becomes a grandfather?
It will completely change.
I believe he won't even get annoyed...
on this show.
- Kyung Kyu won't? - If he has a grandchild.
He'll surely change.
When Ye Rim was born,
the world really looked different for a week.
It really did. I acted differently.
But I came back to square one after a week.
You did because it was your child.
- It's true when you have a child, - I came back completely.
- but your grandchild will be... - That's too soon.
- different. - That's what Kyung Kyu would do.
- It's not even a month. - You're back to square one.
I came back to my original self after a week.
- But being a grandpa is different? - It will be different.
- From being a parent? - Completely different.
- Is it incomparable? - Yes.
Ho Dong.
(Musumak-gil)
It's Musumak-gil. First Avenue.
- This must be the starting point. - It starts here.
- Here? - Let's go into...
the real estate office and ask some questions.
- Hello. - Where are we?
We're from Let's Eat Dinner Together.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Gosh. - Please explain to us, ma'am.
- Hello. - Where are we now?
Kyung Kyu, please come over here.
- Now... - You're over here now.
Geumho Intersection is over there.
Oh, is it?
My office is over here.
Your office is located in the best place.
- Is it? Thank you. - This spot is great.
Do you own this building?
No.
Why do you look so disappointed?
- I wish she did. - You do?
- This is such a nice spot. - You should've come sooner.
This area was to be redeveloped,
so it was a great spot.
- And? - So we're here,
and this is a street that leads you to Oksu-dong.
- Oh, Oksu-dong. - I see.
If you go this way, there is Geumho Station.
And if you go that way, you can go to Eungbong-dong and Wangsimni.
- And Seongsu-dong. - Wangsimni and Seongsu-dong.
So that's how it is.
- It is a great location indeed. - It's the best.
The location of Geumho-dong...
- is great. - It is.
Those who live in Geumho-dong don't usually...
- They don't want to leave? - want to move out.
- They won't leave. - Once they move here.
How long have you been a realtor here?
It hasn't been long.
It has been only two years and a half,
but I was born in Geumho 4-ga-dong.
- You were born in this town? - Yes.
And I got married to a family in Geumho 3-ga-dong.
- She's a local then. - She is.
She is living proof.
It was a poor town back then, right?
("What Geumho-dong Used to Look Like Back Then" by the realtor)
It was a terribly poor town.
Even if you went to Jongno to hang out with friends and tried to...
grab a taxi to come back here, taxis didn't want to come here.
- Really? Was it that bad? - Right.
- Because it was hilly. - It was hilly,
and because people who lived here were so poor that they couldn't...
- find a customer here. - They had to go without a customer.
The drivers couldn't find a customer here.
That makes sense.
- In the rainy season, - Right.
the road down there would become just like the Han River.
(The road was like the Han River.)
It usually happened during summer vacations,
and we would take shelter at Oksu Elementary School.
(We took shelter at Oksu Elementary School.)
- Because it was on a hill. - Yes, it was high on a hill.
She's the living legend of Geumho-dong.
That's how it was back then.
How much does an apartment cost per 3.3m²?
The most expensive ones per 3.3m² are...
those apartments of about 110m² ahead.
Some with great views are even 1.8 or 1.9 million dollars.
- 110m²... - Where you can see the river?
There are many where you can see the river.
- I know. - There are some you can't see it,
but there are many of them where you can see the river.
(It used to flood often, but now, there're many expensive apartments.)
But what's the most important is...
that you can not only see the river but also Mount Eungbong ahead.
- There is a mountain too. - Both a mountain and a river.
Mount Eungbong usually look green,
but it looks so yellow in the spring.
There are both a forest and a river...
- in the middle of a city. - A river as well.
I think this area will become very popular.
It has become already popular.
The housing price in the area aired on this show goes up.
No, that's not true.
That's not true. As for those who live in the apartments here,
what's their age group and what do they usually do for a living?
I think the younger generation would live here.
Many younger people live in this area.
I think most of those who live in apartments here are young.
- Isn't that right? - Right.
I bet you already know how kind...
- the residents would be here. - Exactly.
- How many percentages of chance... - 100 percent.
So you think we'll succeed 100 percent.
Then let's discuss in here...
- Okay. - because it's hot outside.
(I knew it.)
Our ma'am is very wonderful.
It must be a bit flustering for us to suddenly walk in...
and ask questions to her.
- But she looked completely... - You didn't talk to her beforehand?
We didn't.
Why are you so calm as if you've always known them?
- Really? - How can you be like that?
It's more nerve-racking if you know someone.
I thought these shootings were really tough.
But it's nothing.
- Come and stand here. - You should join us.
- Don't say that. - Come and stand here.
- You can relax. - Okay, then.
You can come to the middle.
- Give us some energy. - May I?
We'll get some energy from you before we begin.
Here is a drama without scripts in Geumho-dong.
- Let's Eat Dinner Together. - Let's Eat Dinner Together.
(Let's Eat Dinner Together)
It's time for them to find a meal...
like a jewel once again.
(They start ringing doorbells in Geumho-dong at 6:00pm.)
Here's what's amazing about him.
- There is a place... - Again?
in Yangju where we do the shooting in a set.
And there...
- I had the same food... - Over the four months,
- I only go to one restaurant. - he went to a thistle rice place...
every single week.
That place was really great.
- There are people like that. - I mean, exactly.
They keep doing it to the end until they get sick of it.
People like him...
could eat curry for a month if you made a huge pot...
- of curry for him. - You're right.
It's awesome.
Is this the entrance of this apartment?
- But places like this... - I'm so nervous.
- don't let people in easily. - Up there.
- Right. The security is tight. - No, come over here.
What's your favorite floor?
- The 7th? - The 7th floor?
Let's call a house on the seventh floor.
- Let's go. - Let's call that house.
(Heart racing)
(He got connected on the first try!)
- They picked up. - Say hello.
Hello?
(Chuckling)
- Hello? She's laughing. - We just gave birth to our child.
- Pardon? - What?
I'm sorry. The sound was too small.
We recently had our child.
- I see. - He's a grandfather too.
- But still, there's an infant. - You're a grandfather.
- How long has it been? - They have a baby.
It has been 20 days now.
- Congratulations. - Their baby must be an infant.
- Then... - Congrats!
Are you two the parents?
Are you the dad?
- I am. - Congratulations.
- Ask them if it's their first kid. - I'm sorry.
No, it's okay. Congratulations.
- Okay. - Bye.
You talked about the baby all day long,
- and we met one. - You're right, Kyung Kyu.
- He only talked about the baby. - All day long.
Do you know what's uncanny?
How did they know that we were shooting Let's Eat Dinner Together?
They saw who you are.
- Okay, then. - Okay.
- The fourth one? - Call?
- The baby is less than 3 weeks old. - 20 days...
Way back in the days, the straw rope would still be up...
to drive away evil spirits.
It's left up for 100 days.
- It comes down after the 100th day. - Of course.
They have a low level of immunity,
so they shouldn't see other people for 100 days.
- It's better. - No.
- What? - It's not right.
- You had a granddaughter. - People aren't usually home.
Even after 20 days, people don't go out often.
It's better to stay away from strangers...
- until about 100 days. - Another call?
- Yes. - They're talking to each other.
- So after that period... - The rope comes down.
- Yes. - They can...
How does this work?
Yes, right.
It's not that. I pressed the wrong button.
Okay, do it.
All the while we were talking.
(They're unbelievably brazen.)
Okay. This is our first try.
(Brazen)
(Laughing)
She came from Jeju Island.
She needs to succeed.
Not a lot of people are home on a Sunday at this hour.
- If you don't... - No?
- I think they picked up. - Pick up.
Hello?
Hello, I am Kim Hyun Sook.
Do you know a drama called "Rude Miss Young Ae"﻿?
I'm sorry, but I was up to something.
- Goodness. - I'm sorry.
What are you up to?
- I'm feeding my baby. - I knew it.
You're feeding your baby?
We keep on getting houses with babies.
Can you feed us too?
- I'm sorry. - Okay.
All right.
There must be a lot of newlyweds.
- There are. - Yes.
Let's go with the eighth floor, Bo Seog.
Let's go with apartment 904.
It sounds like we'll be saved.
So we'll go with 904. Okay?
- Time out. - They aren't home.
- Yes. - All right, then.
- Okay. - It's 904.
It's 904. It sounds like we'll be saved,
and they'll probably go with 1004, which sounds like an angel.
(They always end up calling their lucky numbers.)
We'll be saved.
(She stands too close to the camera again.)
Hyun Sook, you don't need to stand too close.
That screen for calling the house disappears when they pick up.
- I see. - I get that.
- It's her heart. - I'm just...
- She's just desperate. - It's just...
Maybe you didn't call them.
(Should we go again?)
Should we?
(Did the con artists return?)
- Goodness. - This is tough.
- It's a Sunday. - Exactly.
- It's not easy. - They have to be home.
- Let's go with 1004. - Go with 1004.
All right.
It's the recommended number.
- You suddenly succeed. - It suddenly happens.
- Time up. - Goodness.
- It's not that easy. - The top floor. The 15th floor.
The 15th floor?
(They decide to go with the highest floor.)
(They ran out of time again.)
Sunday...
Let's go with the top floor too.
Your name means a jewel,
- but we aren't very lucky. - Let's press it, Bo Seog.
I'm a B-grade jewel. That's why.
Are you more like a bead?
A B-grade jewel.
I always tell my children that I'm a B-grade...
- Say hello. - Hello?
Hello.
- Yes? - Yes, nice to meet you.
I'm Jung Bo Seog, an actor.
- I see. - Yes, nice to meet you.
Do you know me by any chance?
- Sure. - Oh, really?
He knows you.
We're currently shooting Let's Eat Dinner Together of JTBC.
- I see. - Yes, so...
I know it's too much to ask,
but could you feed us some dinner?
- That's why I rang the bell. - He got into it right away.
Well, it'll take us a little bit. Is that all right?
- Yes. - That doesn't matter at all.
We can give you a hand too.
My partner today is Ho Dong. Say hi to him.
Hello.
Oh, hello.
- Sir, we are... - I wanted to ring that house.
at Geumho-dong, and I'm Kang Ho Dong.
Bo Seog is here with you to have this jewel-like meeting.
- You're so witty. Feed us a meal. - Will you invite Bo Seog...
and me in and become our family today?
Sure, come upstairs.
(I'm so jealous.)
(Ho Dong and Bo Seog succeed!)
(This is great.)
Goodness, thank you.
- We'll come up. - Okay.
You indeed are a jewel.
Gosh, Bo Seog.
- I wanted to ring that house. - He has lucky hands.
They came out as soon as he rang the bell.
You pressed a house on the 15th floor too.
Which house did you ring?
- It was on the 15th floor. - The 15th floor.
- Hello. - Hello.
Where do you live?
I live in block 209.
- You live in block 209? - You're in block 209?
You live in block 209?
- Yes! - Okay!
Make great memories with Kyung Kyu today.
Let's move onto another place
(She's disappointed, but puts on a performance for their success.)
- We'll move on - Let's meet by coincidence again.
Sure.
Good luck to you.
- Good luck. - Enjoy your dinner.
She's like a general.
(The 2 partners move quickly without looking back.)
Let's stick around for a moment. Their house must be...
They might be flustered to hear that we have to shoot the show.
- They might want to clean up. - Yes.
Let's see what the place is like for 2 or 3 minutes.
Should we?
Look at this.
- Gosh. Look over here. - This isn't just a playground.
This is great.
This is for the spectators.
- You're right. - This is fun.
This is only the first floor,
but there's a clear view.
I think we found the best block there is.
Since we're going in there,
of course, it's the best block.
Wherever we end up is the best place.
Wherever you live is the best.
(Sliding by)
(What just passed by?)
What was that?
That was...
- He was quick. - He turned the corner so well.
- He looks very sturdy too. - Come here.
They left the child who passed them by coyly...
and came to see the child who will be their family today.
We talked about babies all day long today.
How old is she?
She's 25 months old.
My granddaughter just became 21 months old.
She was born in October.
- Then she was... - She was born in June.
- She just turned two. - Hello.
Thank you. Things must be tough with your baby and all.
- May we come inside? - Yes, thank you.
- What's her name? - Yu Jin.
Yu Jin? You're so adorable.
Bo Seog, then how much older is she compared to your granddaughter?
Yu Jin is three months older.
- No. 4 months. - She's 25 months old.
- Oh, four months. - My girl was born in October.
- Bo Seog. - Yes?
Look. Is this the Han River view?
(They are mesmerized with an amazing view.)
See? I told you that we can see Gaepo-dong from here.
- We could probably see Bundang. - Even Bundang?
(We did it, Bo Seog!)
- Goodness. - My gosh, really.
That looks great.
Mr. Choi, what's the bridge that we see over there?
- That's Seongsu Bridge. - Seongsu Bridge.
- That's Seongsu Bridge? - Yes.
That's Gangbyeon Expressway.
Then this is... Look at the drone over there.
That's our cameraman.
They're using that for us?
Probably.
(Unsure)
Yu Jin, do you see that? Do you want it to fly further away?
Okay, tell it to go far away.
- Go far away! - Go far away!
They enter the home with the Han River view...
in Geumho-dong at dinnertime.
When did you move here?
It's our third year here. It has been three years.
This is probably...
the most guests you had here ever since you moved, right?
Yes.
We don't usually invite this many people.
Did a lot of great things happen to you after your move?
- Well, you had Yu Jin here. - First of all,
we got to meet Yu Jin here.
This house is so blessed.
And Bo Seog, this is a Sunday, which is a day when he is...
probably the most tired.
- Exactly. - But he gladly let us in.
I'm sure you were relaxing before you let us in.
Right. We had actually come back from somewhere else,
- so we were resting. - Oh, you did?
Yes, we come back from a trip.
Actually, we put this house on the market not too long ago.
- Oh, my. - Oh, my.
We're planning to move.
We'll be moving in two years.
This will be a nice memory for us.
(He's moved.)
This is a first.
You'll be moving after two years?
- Yes, to another neighborhood. - Is it getting built?
Yes.
Where is it?
It's Gaepo-dong.
I doubt there are many places with such a great view.
This is nice.
Imagine that it's raining or snowing outside.
- I know. - It'll fell like being a theater.
(It'll be like a scene from a movie.)
Sir.
How long have you been married for?
It's been six years. We had our baby a little bit late.
I see.
You guys still seem like newlyweds.
You look very young as well.
(Mumbling)
What is it, Yu Jin?
We have guests.
- Is that so? - There are many of us.
Are you going to serve them anything?
Will you get me some water?
- By the way, - Okay.
does a 25-month-old know...
what "guests" are?
She's a bit smart for her age.
She learns new words...
that you haven't taught her fairly quickly, right?
- Yes. - Words that adults use.
I think she hears them from somewhere else and uses them.
Whose face looks better?
(Bo Seog versus Ho Dong)
Dad.
Your dad?
(You're so smart.)
There are many people.
- What? - Are there?
There are many people.
Do you like it?
- I like it. - Do you?
She likes it.
What do you do for a living?
- What is your occupation? - Mine?
I work at a foreign company.
I'm in technical sales.
Which company?
Those two words mean separate things.
Technical is another word for engineering.
- But he does sales? - Yes.
(He's trying to wrap his head around it.)
- Do you develop things? - Not really.
I just explain a lot...
about the things that have been developed.
- We deal with technical things. - So you're not selling things.
You just explain about such technical things.
Yes, you're right.
Do you do it abroad?
Is the company itself foreign?
It's a Taiwanese company.
I see.
Do you deal with software?
No.
We sell semiconductors.
What are semiconductors, by the way?
It sounds similar to the word "peninsula".
Since our nation is a peninsula,
maybe that's why our country makes great semiconductors.
- The word seems familiar, though. - That makes sense.
(He has heard it from somewhere.)
- It's difficult to explain. - Right?
- It controls the circuits. - Mom.
(He has no clue.)
That's what it is.
Let me make it simple.
I know this.
How do you know about such a thing?
I know very well.
Think of it as a switch.
It allows electricity to flow.
Conductor and semiconductor.
(It's like a switch for electricity.)
- What? - That's what it is.
The main idea is that.
Is the antonym for semiconductor "conductor"?
- Right. - Yes.
He's right.
I have no idea.
Then, you must work with system semiconductors.
It's related to the fingerprint sensors...
in your phones.
They help the sensors to work.
We're not dealing with memories.
(They continue to talk shop.)
(He runs away.)
(Let's Eat Dinner Together's Hand Washing Campaign)
(Wash your hands thoroughly with soap for 30 seconds.)
(She's cutting spring onions.)
After cutting some spring onions,
she completes this mysterious sauce in a short period of time.
With her already-made anchovy broth,
she adds depth to the soup.
(It gives depth.)
After taking out...
several different kinds of kimchi,
her main dish appears.
They're bean sprouts with rice.
I'm good at scooping up rice.
(Startled)
Bean sprouts rice.
You've cooked...
- some bean sprouts and rice. - I...
I'm not sure if four people can eat this.
Did you cook this after we came?
No, we were going to eat anyway.
- It was for you two? - Yes.
Do you usually make large servings?
No, it just happened to be that way.
I'm not good at cooking, so I can't measure well.
It seems like...
you made four servings just for today.
My goodness.
What's in this other than bean sprouts.
There are bean sprouts and beef.
I'm a terrible cook.
What should I do?
I've seen regular bean sprouts and rice before.
But they don't usually put minced meat.
- Really? Is it just us? - Did you...
Did you learn this from your mother?
Yes, my mother cooks well.
We eat this often because it's easy to make.
Where do your parents live?
- In Gaepo-dong. - In Gaepo-dong?
(So that's why you're moving.)
So you're moving closer to them, not downtown,
- Right. - in two years?
This is just perfect.
- This is squid soup. - What about the staff?
- They already ate. - Is that so?
Yes, they ate beforehand.
Since I'm a big fan, I already knew that I just needed four servings.
(She's witty.)
Thank you.
All right.
You're saying that semiconductors are needed...
- in this phone... - Right.
- for me to take photos. - You're right.
This is a healthy meal.
This is a meal from Geumho-dong.
(It's a healthy meal from Geumho-dong.)
(Bean sprouts with rice, sauce, stir-fried anchovies, grilled fish)
This meal is made at Yu Jin's house in Geumho-dong.
Crunchy bean sprout rice,
her special sauce,
and various side dishes create harmony.
It's a meal that both adults and kids can have together.
It's a jewel-like, healthy meal.
Dinner Theater. Standby.
Action.
- Let's eat. - Okay.
"Okay."
(They need to feed the baby first.)
- There's ginseng, your favorite. - She's so nice.
- Eat slowly. - Shall we eat?
- Eat slowly. - No, no.
No?
- Yu Jin. - Are you only going to eat that?
Yu Jin, you feel it too, right?
It's impossible to act right now, right?
(We have guests.)
- Eat slowly. - They're...
This isn't normal at all.
You have to consider us invisible.
Eat up.
Okay.
Is it good?
She looks like a servant.
"A servant"?
(Her hair is disheveled.)
(How cute.)
That was natural.
(They end it for Yu Jin's sake.)
All right.
You eat anchovies so well.
- Is it good? - The anchovies must be...
- Yes. - a bit salty.
She likes anchovies.
- Please enjoy. - We don't have...
- many side dishes. - Thank you for the food.
Don't say that. This is great.
Thank you for the meal.
- Say, "Thank you for the meal." - Thank you for the meal.
- Thank you for the meal. - Thank you.
How kind.
Were you startled?
- Was it hot? - It's not hot.
Just like how I'm always looking for rice with thistle,
I really enjoy eating rice that I can mix with soy sauce.
I really enjoy mixing them with gochujang too.
Let me try it without the sauce first.
I want to know how it tastes by itself.
- Here I go. - Oh, no.
I didn't taste it while cooking.
- So it's this texture. - Is it not salty?
The sticky texture of rice, bean sprouts, and meat.
The bean sprouts are crunchy, and the meat...
- disperses in your mouth. - I get it.
- Have some kimchi. - I need to add it, right?
It's really good to mix it with the rice.
I think...
these vegetables are from Gaepo-dong.
- These are from my mother. - They're from Goesan?
- Yes. - I see.
This is the taste of Chungcheong Province.
- Really? - My mother-in-law is a great cook.
It's so tasty.
(Slurping)
Bo Seog has bean sprouts hanging from his mouth...
while he becomes enchanted by rice with seasoned vegetables.
(He's mesmerized by it.)
He's a jewel that shines even more brightly when he eats.
Ho Dong never eats the same way twice.
And it will continue like so.
(His eating will go on.)
(One more bite)
This is a healthy meal...
served on a Sunday evening in Geumho-dong...
by a mother, a father, and a baby.
She has great concentration and is smart.
It's not easy to do that.
Since a long time ago, we'd watch your show...
and talk about what we'd do if you came to our place.
- We used to talk about that. - Really?
He'd say we'd definitely welcome you to our home.
And today...
(It came true.)
You really came.
I was startled because our doorbell rarely rings.
- And it's Sunday. - Right.
I thought the delivery man ringed the wrong house.
- So I was startled. - What did you see on the monitor?
Would you like us to replay it?
- It's still on there? - Yes, it's saved.
- Us? - Yes.
Your faces are on there.
(They can replay the video.)
Are semiconductors involved in that as well?
(He's always talking about it.)
I've never heard of such a function.
- Have you? - No.
(They decide to replay it.)
I had no idea...
It records those who have rung the bell.
There's even a time stamp.
It was at 6:10pm.
I'm recorded as well.
It's like a CCTV. It records everything.
Yes.
Our daughter sometimes looks at her grandparents' faces...
- through that. - Videos of them when they visit.
(So that's what it's used for.)
When she misses them.
She asks us for it.
(I love my grandma and grandpa.)
I go around houses every week,
but this is the first house with a young child that has clean walls.
(You're right.)
When you have a 25-month-old child,
the house turns into the child's world.
Isn't the house really clean for a house with a child?
My wife is good at taking care of the house.
Also, our child is very well-behaved.
Fortunately, I get help from my mother-in-law.
Does she live nearby?
No. She comes from Goesan.
She travels far.
During the week, she stays here.
- Right. - That's why it works.
You should give her a lot of money.
We should.
We try our best.
(We love you, Mother.)
I am a grandfather myself,
and I am very sensitive about this issue.
I tell my kids...
Do you want some fish?
that I will keep a record of everything.
I tell them that they must pay me back.
- Of course. - In return, I watch the kids.
Their mother is just like me, you see.
I am asking this for a reason.
I am asking this so that my children will watch this.
(Are you hearing this, Son?)
But really,
we are very grateful. Both of our parents help out.
From Monday to Thursday, my mother watches her.
On Friday, my mother-in-law watches her.
But people who can't get help from their parents...
are burdened with the pressure of raising a child.
- Right. - That's a problem in our society.
Both husband and wife have to work these days,
and a lot of couples face that problem.
Does your mother live nearby then?
Yes. They live nearby.
It's about 20 to 30 minutes away by car.
Gaepo-dong.
- Is that why you are moving there? - Yes.
They are moving closer.
They are determined to burden them more.
Your mother must be worried now.
My mother wants to move.
You should keep this house.
It's such a shame to sell this house.
When we first moved here...
I am sure you've been to much nicer houses.
But I was shocked. We came to see the house on a fine day.
When I saw that, I wanted to move in right away.
You felt that as soon as you walked in through the door, right?
- Yes. - You saw that view.
It's like being in a cinema.
When the weather is good, it's really nice.
How is it when it snows?
It's really lovely. It's lovely when it snows.
It's lovely during autumn when leaves fall.
If I were to really exaggerate it,
you can see all the way to Hanam.
(You are a liar.)
I think you are not exaggerating. I think you can actually see it.
- That's just how it feels. - I am exaggerating.
I think that's too exaggerated.
Meanwhile, Kyung Kyu and Hyun Sook move to another building.
While we were taking a short break,
I went to a clinic.
I got a shot.
The doctor prescribed me medicine.
And he said I should take it after a meal.
I have to take it 30 minutes after the meal.
If I showed them this a while ago, they would've taken us in instead.
Bo Seog is merciless, isn't he?
I realized that for the first time today.
- Right? He could've let us get in. - Yes. He was so thrilled.
He was really happy.
(I love it.)
Should we go for Unit 1004?
(Will they be able to get an answer?)
Good people must live there.
(Let's see.)
- Are there good people? - There are.
They must be out.
Should we go for a lower floor?
(Would it work this time?)
- Yes. Who is it? - Hello.
- "Rude Miss Young Ae"... - I am the lead actress...
of "Rude Miss Young Ae", Kim Hyun Sook.
What?
Do you happen to know the drama "Rude Miss Young Ae"?
Yes.
I am sorry for the surprise, but...
today...
Why am I coughing now?
- Let's Eat Dinner Together. - I...
(Coughing)
- Hello? I am Lee Kyung Kyu. - I can't stop.
Yes. Hello.
You are trying to talk to your wife, aren't you?
- Yes. - Talk to her.
I have to eat and take this medicine, you see.
Please talk to her.
Please invite us in. Thank you.
Your coughing worked.
That made you look pitiful.
I suddenly started coughing.
If we ring the doorbell on a rainy day and say...
hello, they would open the door for us right away.
That's what inspired...
"Parasite".
That's where they got that scene.
(Spoiler alert!)
- On a rainy day. - On a rainy day. You ring the bell.
- Hello? - Yes.
Hello. Did you get to think about it?
My wife is uncomfortable with it.
- It's too bad. - Kyung Kyu has to eat...
to take the medicine.
- Anyway... - I am sorry.
- It's okay. - Have a nice evening.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
(It was similar to the movie, but it ended differently.)
(They move to another building and press the bell again.)
There you go. Say hello.
Hello.
Hello?
I think they can't hear me.
(The door opens.)
- What's going on? - The person thinks...
we are delivering a parcel.
- Let's do it again. - Unit...
- Unit 1... - 13th floor.
(They try pressing the doorbell of the same house.)
- It's... - No.
We will try again. If the person opens the gate again,
you go up alone.
I will wait here.
- There you go. Say hello. - Hello?
Hello there. Goodness.
- Go upstairs. - I will go.
(They go up together.)
I don't know why this person opened the gate.
- Can't they see us? - But maybe...
an elder is home alone.
- Perhaps he can't hear us well. - That's not it.
Aren't you going to press the button?
I am pressing it.
- Are you all right? - I am all right.
- There it comes. - Are you all right?
I pressed it, but you turned it off.
(He has to take the medicine soon.)
(Running)
Maybe the person will open the door too.
No. No.
(Her heart pounds.)
- Who are you? - My goodness. Hello.
Do you know the drama "Rude Miss Young Ae"?
What is it?
Do you happen to know the show Let's Eat Dinner Together?
There's nobody in here.
- Is that right? - I am too sick to do it.
- Right. We apologize. - Right.
We came because you opened the gate for us.
- I hope you get better soon. - Thank you.
Okay.
I knew it.
- Let's try it on the way down. - Let's try it on the way down.
(They will press more doorbells on the way down.)
The door is open.
(They find a house with the door open.)
Why are there so many kids?
All the kids in town came.
I think they are eating.
- Who is it? - Hello.
- Hello. - What is it?
Do you know the show Let's Eat Dinner Together?
I am sorry. We have too many people in the house.
Right. Right.
That's lovely.
- Take care. - Thank you.
Enjoy your meal.
We wanted to be their guests too.
I know.
(They go to the next house and press the doorbell.)
(But nobody is home.)
(Nobody is home again.)
Hello?
(They chose 3 empty houses in a row.)
- Nobody is in. - It's not working out like a charm.
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(They failed with all the houses.)
I have three sons,
- and it's too hectic. - Right.
- I am sorry. - Thank you.
Hyun Moo lives upstairs.
- What? - Hyun Moo lives upstairs.
Really?
(She randomly mentioned Hyun Moo.)
He didn't answer.
Thank you for the information.
- We will not go there. - Hyun Moo isn't home.
Hyun Moo lives upstairs.
People could've suspected us for scripting it.
Who is it?
Hello. Do you...
happen to know the show Let's Eat Dinner Together?
I think my mom is out at the moment.
Let's go. Come on, Hyun Sook.
The entire apartment said no.
How is this possible?
Are you all right? Use this as a walking stick.
- I'm okay. - It's a cane.
I am all right.
(Cheer up)
(It's 6:57pm, and Kyung Kyu and Hyun Sook are...)
(still going around pressing doorbells.)
My goodness.
(He's standing awkwardly.)
- I got it. I got it. - Wait.
(He makes her feel bad.)
Just take a seat.
- I got it. - They will see me otherwise.
- Take a seat. - I told you many times.
Hello.
Do you know the show Let's Eat Dinner Together?
I am sorry. I'm not interested.
Right. You are not interested.
Thank you.
Perhaps the way you talk is wrong?
You talk down to people.
- You try it then. - What?
- You try it. - My gosh.
- I will watch and learn. - I will show you how it's done.
- Okay. - You have to...
All right. I will watch you.
I will watch you.
- My goodness. - Who is it?
Hello.
(What would the godfather of variety show say first?)
(Show me.)
How are you doing?
I have to leave right now, so I can't do it.
Why are you leaving?
- What? - Did you have dinner?
- Yes. - What?
- We... - My goodness.
- My gosh. - He's stammering.
What did you say?
I have an appointment.
You have an appointment.
How about dinner?
- She's uncomfortable. - I'm going to another house for it.
- Are you alone? - Yes.
So you can't... You can't do it.
Right?
- We want to have dinner with you. - My gosh.
(What would he say last?)
Do you not want to make great memories with us?
(He sounds pathetic.)
- No. - No?
- No... - That's so old-fashioned.
Kyung Kyu, stop.
- You don't need memories? - Stop.
Thank you.
(He performs clumsily and fails.)
- Gosh. - Don't chat in the back.
That was a great example.
"Do you not want to make great memories with us?"
- You... - What is that?
She didn't say yes because you kept talking in the back.
She got scared as you were talking in the back.
My goodness. All right.
Hello.
- Who is it? - Do you know Let's Eat Dinner Together?
I'm sorry, we already had dinner.
Oh, I wanted to make good memories with you.
Have a nice evening.
I wanted to make good memories, but it doesn't work.
(I'm hungry.)
Hello.
- Who is it? - Hello.
- This is it. Say congratulations. - Do you know Let's Eat Dinner Together?
Congratulations.
You are selected to have dinner with us.
(Laughing heartily)
Who is home now?
There are three, my two children and me.
Is that right?
Have you had dinner by chance?
- We'd like to share good memories. - Right.
- Ma'am. - I came from Jeju Island.
Don't make her feel too much pressure. Ma'am,
why don't you have dinner with us?
That will make her feel even more pressure.
- Even more pressure. - Then...
would you like to discuss it with others?
Let me ask others...
- Okay. - and let you know.
- Okay, good. - All right.
- Okay. - I see.
- Please sit down. - Okay.
- Sit down. - Okay.
- I will do it. - The thing is...
- Sit down. I'll handle it. - Oh, okay.
(Will they succeed?)
(Cheering up)
(She gets ready to make a nasal sound and rings the bell again.)
It's the eighth floor.
(She gets ready to make a nasal sound and rings the bell again.)
(Excited and nervous)
Let me open the door for you.
(Screaming)
(Chuckling)
(Kyung Kyu and Hyun Sook at least go through the entrance door.)
(It's done.)
(High-five)
Please come in.
I think her husband said yes.
(Kyung Kyu thinks so by intuition.)
- Thank you. - Hello.
- Thank you so much. - Goodness.
- Nice to meet you. - Gosh.
- This is Kim Hyun Sook. - I see.
- Have you watched Let's Eat Dinner Together? - Yes.
Did your husband say it's okay?
I called him just now, and he said he'd come home soon.
- I see. - Seriously...
- But we don't have much food. - It's okay.
Don't worry about food.
- We can eat... - Seriously,
We really appreciate it.
A cool and spacious living room...
welcomes the tired guests.
They entered the dinner scene of a family of four...
who lives in a place with the view of the Han River in Geumho-dong.
- It has a nice view. - It's nice.
- The Han River... - Isn't that the Han River?
- Yes, it is. - Right? I can see it well.
- We can see it from here too. - But as this is a lower floor,
the bridges block the river a little bit.
- But still... - Right.
(Seongsu Bridge, Gangbyeon Expressway)
What's your name, son?
My name is Park Sung Jin.
You must be so happy since you have...
- both a son and a daughter. - Exactly.
Gosh, do you perform music?
- A student... - It was an English speech contest.
- An English speech contest. - An English speech contest?
She gave a speech in English in the contest.
They received many awards.
What is this one?
- Culture... - Dance?
- Is it from the US? - It's about ballet.
- For whom? - Her.
- She's so talented. - English and ballet as well?
(She is versatile.)
- Look at this. - I guess your husband likes sports.
- Yes. - You said he went to ride a bike.
Considering the pictures...
- Is this your husband? - Yes.
He looks immature, doesn't he?
Look at this. This is their dad.
They're riding it together.
He sells accessories in Namdaemun Market.
Does he sell jewelry?
- No. He sells imitations. - Does he?
He's not Jung Bo Seog then.
- He's like No Bo Seog. - No Bo Seog.
We run the shop together.
- You too? - Yes.
- Then what about your kids? - Their grandmother raised them.
Let's eat together when he comes home.
- We had lunch too late, - Here...
so I'm steaming potatoes.
- Okay. Potatoes. - And young radish kimchi noodles.
Oh, great. Young radish kimchi noodles are the best now.
- Let's eat the noodles too. - Will it be okay?
Is there anything we can help you with?
Don't feel pressured and tell us what to do as much as you can.
There is nothing much to do.
(She starts to prepare dinner in earnest.)
She checks midways if the potatoes she was already steaming...
were cooked now.
She takes steps to prepare...
young radish kimchi noodles.
(Wash your hands thoroughly with soap for 30 seconds.)
I'm quite a good cook.
- Are you? - Tell me to do whatever you want.
I will boil the noodles, ma'am.
- This is... - You can do what you want.
what I made two days ago.
- Young radish kimchi? - Yes.
So you're going to use the kimchi water, right?
This won't be enough, right?
- Don't worry. - Or...
shall I add the broth in the freezer...
- to this? - Do you have broth?
Store-bought broth.
- It doesn't matter. - It would be better.
- It doesn't matter. - The broth is...
- Store-bought broth is the best. - Of course.
(Taking out the all-purpose broth)
Hyun Sook, you must do a lot of housework at home.
I started cooking when I was in elementary school.
- You did? - Yes.
I need to feed my two brothers.
Because my mom had to work outside,
I cooked even when I was little.
- And I like cooking. - You do?
- I'll add the kimchi to it. - It'll be amazing.
I thought you'd be so embarrassed if we visited you...
all of a sudden like this. I'm so grateful.
When the kids become grown-ups later,
- this will become a good memory. - I hope...
I will be still on TV until then.
You know what? She's a leading character of a drama.
She used to be on comedies,
- and she's an actress now. - I used to be on comedies.
Lady of Fertility.
"Lady of Fertility"?
(Sighing)
(Isn't that it?)
This is one of the wrong answers I hate the most.
Like Quail of Fertility...
or Queen of Fertilizer.
(I'm sorry.)
- Look Sung Yeon helping. - Goodness.
- Since she's a girl. - She's the best.
- Good girl. - She knows what to do on camera.
I know.
Gosh. She knows exactly what to do for TV.
You will be complimented a lot.
- My goodness. I can't believe her. - Gosh.
- Does she usually do this? - Yes.
Goodness.
- She helps me prepare meals. - This is why you have a daughter.
You have to.
You didn't want to go into the house with three sons earlier,
right?
"It's okay. We can't if it's past 8pm."
It was too obvious.
- Let's just eat now. - Okay.
- The water has to boil first. - I see.
- Because... - By the way,
- what does your husband do? - My husband?
- He's an interior designer. - Right, he is an interior designer.
He spent more time on childrearing than I did.
So I feel relieved a lot.
Well, those who live here are all gone, and there are only us here.
- That happens a lot. - Well, we look good together.
(The dinner scene of a middle-aged couple in Geumho-dong?)
We look somewhat like a middle-aged couple.
Oh, it started to boil.
Shall I boil the noodles then?
May I put the noodles in, ma'am?
- Yes. - Okay, ma'am.
- Are they both broth? - No. That's potatoes.
Let me boil the noodles, ma'am.
She's a good cook.
Could you give me some salt?
Yes.
(Spreading the noodles)
- Salt? - Yes. If you add some salt,
- Really? - they get chewier.
I didn't know that.
(Putting in salt to make them chewier)
As they're fine noodles, I don't think I should boil them too long.
(Sung Yeon puts silverware on the table herself too.)
Sung Yeon is amazing.
- For each person? - Yes.
(Abundant)
Is your husband on the way?
Yes, he'll be here in about five minutes.
He is lucky when it comes to food.
- Bring it, please. - The noodles shouldn't get soggy.
There is a lot of soju in the fridge.
Gosh, I crave a drink with dinner now.
I think it's done.
(Slurping)
(It's done.)
The noodles cooked perfectly...
are rinsed with cold water quickly...
to make them chewy and nice.
There are cooked nicely.
(The potatoes are finished too.)
(Rinsing)
Could I have a bowl?
I need to wash noodles thoroughly in a bowl...
to get rid of the starch.
(She looks skillful.)
Do you have ice by any chance?
Yes, I do.
(Let me give you ice.)
Sung Yeon, you're really...
She knows exactly where the ice is.
I know. She must have...
I need to wash them thoroughly.
There you go.
- Hyun Sook. - Yes?
It looks like this is your home.
Wherever I go, it feels somewhat like that.
- This is just like your home. - Gosh.
You fit in so well.
Shall I put them in bowls?
Okay.
(Lifting the noodles high)
- I like the bowls. - Potatoes should be on the table.
I like the bowls.
You had shredded cucumber too?
I prepared it two days ago to use it later.
(Sprinkling sesame seeds)
- This is homemade, right? - Yes.
It's from the countryside.
Goodness. This looks so good.
Right at that moment when the refreshing noodles are finished,
(Right at that moment)
a suspicious dark figure enters the house.
(A suspicious dark figure enters the house.)
Gosh, you must be the husband. My goodness.
(The cyclist dad returns.)
- He looks funny. - What are you doing, Dad?
- A dad looks like... - Nice to meet you.
Hey,
- Hyun Sook. - Oh, the dad is here.
Goodness.
I told you he's an immature dad.
Sir.
- Goodness. - You're on TV. It's okay.
- Let me change first. - No. It's okay.
You looked just nice.
- Let me hurry. - You looked very good.
Gosh, my stomach hurts.
He is the best among the dads who appeared suddenly so far.
How did he appear as soon as I poured the broth to the noodles?
I can't believe him.
All right. This is Let's Eat Dinner Together...
- Please take a seat, Sung Yeon. - in Geumho-dong.
- We're going to eat something... - Thank you, ma'am.
we can only have during summertime.
It's young summer radish kimchi with noodles and steamed potatoes.
(Clicking)
This meal will...
get rid of all heat and help you regain appetite...
with the combination of refreshing noodles and hot potatoes.
It's a go-to summertime menu.
(It's a special summertime menu.)
Sit down.
Where did the father go?
The noodles are getting soggy, sir.
He's taking a shower.
We can't wait for him.
- He's so immature. - He's like a kid.
How long do you think he'll take?
He's locked the door and is changing.
- I think he'll come out soon. - Let's sit down first.
Thank you for the meal.
- Eat up. - They look so delicious.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Did you make the young radish kimchi yourself?
- No, my mother-in-law did. - I see.
(They start eating.)
This is good.
The kimchi is scrumptious.
The sesame oil is fragrant.
- It was just one drop. - It made everything better.
Does your mother-in-law live nearby?
Yes. A year ago, she lived with us.
- She moved out. - Right.
Our kids were growing up.
I guess she raised them most of the time.
Since they were little, she took care of them mostly...
since we lived together.
It helps them become emotionally stable.
Do you often eat dinner...
with your family?
- This is refreshing. - Most of the time.
- Really? - Yes.
Since we work together, we get off work together as well.
If we have no plans, we eat together.
You're keeping a tight rein on your husband.
Do you go to work together?
There are times when we do and times when we don't.
That's convenient.
The one who goes to work later takes care of the kids, right?
(One of them stays behind to get their kids ready for school.)
Yes.
- Is he exfoliating? - He is taking too much time.
- Perhaps, he's exfoliating. - He must be getting all dolled up.
What if he comes out with a bow tie...
and rolls out a red carpet?
(Will it be like an awards ceremony?)
Goodness.
(I'm sorry for being late.)
Sir, you took a long shower.
Goodness.
You sprayed perfume as well.
Yes, I did.
I heard you guys were filming,
so I cycled as fast as possible from Seongsan Bridge.
- From where? - Seongsan Bridge.
- From there to here? - Yes.
(Here I come!)
Do you usually cycle?
I cycle every now and then.
Still, Seongsan Bridge is far away.
I was going to cycle a bit more today.
Where were you going to go? To Panmunjom?
No, I was planning to cycle to Ilsan.
(They're shocked.)
How many hours would that take?
About three hours.
- It'd take three hours? - Yes.
- For a round trip? - Correct.
He must've been in a hurry. He's sweating right now.
- He even took a shower. - I took a shower.
(Sweating)
You know, you could be having the noodles...
thanks to us.
- I was going... - She had only steamed the potatoes.
- to skip dinner. - I know.
On days when he cycles, he skips dinner.
You're very determined not to eat after cycling for so long.
I bet you'd be craving food.
I should hold myself back.
He takes great care of his body.
Sir... Sorry, you can eat.
Every time he tried to eat, we'd talk to him.
After arriving home from the Han River,
he replenishes his energy.
After walking around the neighborhood,
Kyung Kyu rejuvenates himself with potatoes and noodles.
(He's rejuvenated.)
(Slurping)
Of course, Miss Young Ae is also enjoying her dish.
(Slurping)
All generations love this dish.
They spend a refreshing evening together.
You hesitated to open your door at first.
- Right. - Was there someone...
who made you change your mind?
(My husband)
Your husband.
I thought it was because of one of us.
No.
He said we had to.
- He said it was a must. - He did?
Why did you say that?
I wanted to see him in person.
Goodness.
Since you don't watch TV,
- you wanted to see him in person. - Right.
His face looks...
- similar to mine. - What?
(Giggling)
(She laughs.)
Kids can't lie.
(My dad is more handsome.)
She laughed immediately.
I'm good at sensing things.
I know I'm pretty accurate.
Do you two both work?
Yes, you're right.
I knew it.
We were both present...
at the training institute.
And then, we fell in love.
How long did you spend time together...
- at the institute? - About five weeks.
- We slept there. - Right.
We spent some time there.
That time was when...
they were the most motivated.
You're right.
They were so passionate...
about getting a job.
It's a given to feel love...
- in that situation. - Right.
How long into the training did you two fall in love?
It wasn't the case for me.
(What did you say?)
These things happen.
I had no idea.
This will be aired, you know?
Did you not notice her at all?
No, it wasn't like that.
How many of you were in the group?
Our group consisted of 18 members.
There were only two female members.
And 16 male members.
I don't have to prove anything, do I?
(He won her over.)
So how did you do it?
What's your secret?
- How? - Was it through your beauty?
Not at all. There's no secret.
She kept hinting that she had feelings for me.
But you didn't have such feelings at first.
- You caught on. - You answer carefully.
When I was sitting down, she'd sit down next to me.
So...
Didn't you feel something from him and responded to that?
He was a kind man.
I think I made the right decision.
We have a great childcare system.
Ma'am, could you carry her for a second?
She's great with kids.
Even with dogs too.
They become quiet so quickly.
She's really competent.
(He makes her fly.)
She seems very experienced.
I'm serious.
She looks very experienced.
- She is. - My goodness.
She's giving her a ride. She's a professional.
The writers of this show have such demanding jobs.
They become good at everything.
I was startled. The seat next to me is vacant.
- It is. - Let's talk about you two.
After the training, who asked whom first?
I talked about it first.
I said, "Is this how we're going out?"
That's what I said.
(He's getting butterflies.)
It's not the end after the training.
The groups still met up afterward.
The members met up?
Yes. I believe we all watched a movie together.
- We... - You watched a movie?
- It was just us. - Was it?
I wasn't the talkative type,
so we didn't talk much.
But I guess we clicked.
Do you think they were dating at work in secret or not?
When you're dating at work, it should start off as a secret.
- But for us... - You worked at different places.
The reason why it needs to be a secret is because...
When I was a senior in college,
I did this to a freshman.
- Did what? - I picked her.
In my case, I was the one who picked her.
Was she in the same department as you?
- Yes. - I see.
When we first started dating, I couldn't tell anyone about it.
I knew people would mock me for dating a freshman.
After about 10 months of trying to win her over,
around the time I graduated,
I asked her out.
We dated for four years before getting married.
(They got married after dating for 4 years.)
You two went to Chung-Ang University.
- Dating and marriage are different. - Right.
It was very different.
Things were very different after we got married.
- We got married out of love. - Right.
But our lifestyles...
and daily patterns were different.
It was difficult to adapt to each other.
What did you struggle with the most?
For example, my husband would come home from work.
He'd sit on the sofa for 30 minutes and not say a single word.
I'd think that he was mad at me.
I'd wonder if I did something wrong, so I'd ask him.
Or I'd ask if something came up at work.
I didn't know that it was his way of relaxing.
For those 30 minutes, he just wanted to relax.
But I was bothering him with questions.
I'd say, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
We struggled with even those trivial things.
It was difficult to become used to them.
My wife and I argued quite a lot.
The reason was that...
we wanted to keep our pride and understand things our way.
- That's what caused most fights. - You're right.
But that will always be impossible to achieve.
What you just said was great.
- I hope she takes it to heart. - That was great.
You can never fully succeed.
I'm still getting disciplined.
He's now a grandfather...
with a granddaughter.
But if he doesn't talk about it,
he still looks so young.
I'm only a grandpa because my son sped things up.
How quick was it?
Well, my daughter-in-law's mother...
called my wife and wanted to see her.
I was home that day.
- You were at home? - Yes.
The second we got the call,
we looked at each other smiling and I said,
"We're in big trouble."
And my wife agreed.
I'm serious.
- Then... - The call is somewhat ominous.
- It feels different. - Right.
Thanks to that, we're living in the same house together.
I don't think my son wants to move out.
Because it's nice.
- I mean the house. - So...
I know how you feel.
About 7 or 8 years ago, houses in Geumho-dong...
weren't this expensive.
It's where he grew up when he was a kid.
He grew up here.
You were born in Geumho-dong?
Yes, I was born and raised in Geumho-dong.
As far as I know, Geumho-dong was...
a poor neighborhood in the old days.
- Right. - A long time ago.
I heard the area was often flooded.
The whole area used to be flooded.
During the rainy season,
all the houses in this neighborhood used to be flooded.
After the development, we don't have that problem anymore though.
You must've gone through all that when you were young, right?
Yes. I grew up watching all that.
When you were young?
- So you're from Geumho-dong, right? - Yes.
You must be happy.
Geumho-dong has changed a lot.
- It has advanced a lot. - Yes.
When I came back, I couldn't even recognize the town...
because it changed a lot.
What do you think is the biggest change?
About Geumho-dong.
A lot of apartments have been built here, so...
There were mostly houses in the past.
Right. There are still some houses left up there.
- I saw that. - There are a lot,
but they will be redeveloped too.
Most of my friends who used to live here are left.
Most of the residents are...
from another neighborhood.
People who used to live in Geumho-dong have moved out.
Because the houses in Geumho are too expensive now.
- Because they're expensive? - Yes.
We're lucky that we met a native Geumho-dong resident.
We really are.
(He's the history of Geumho-dong.)
How long have you been married?
15 years?
How long did you date before getting married?
About a year?
- That's good. - I know.
I dated my husband for four months.
And I had my child only in six months.
(Laughing)
How did you two meet?
My mom's friend set us up.
Your mom's friend?
It means she really...
trusted you.
- I guess so. - With marriage in mind.
What did you like about her?
(Sighing)
Why did you sigh?
Because I need to think. It's been a long time.
It's been a while since I heard such a deep sigh.
I thought the floor would fall down.
I got married because I liked everything about her.
You don't want to talk about the details?
I liked everything.
Why are you raising your voice?
I just asked twice.
I was just curious.
He threw a tantrum.
- No, that's not true. - I know.
- Let's eat. - Goodness.
(He eats some noodles in regret.)
What made you decide to marry her?
There should be a decisive factor.
Why did you want to get married?
She seemed to be self-sufficient.
I thought I could share my future with her.
It's not like you can marry someone just because you like her.
You were very wise.
How did you propose?
I heard you're running an accessories shop.
Right.
Did you propose to her with something glittering?
No. What I'm selling now is not real gems.
They are imitations. So it wasn't real gems.
But I proposed to her with a real necklace.
Then...
did you two start the accessories shop together?
No. We used to work for companies.
- For different companies? - Yes.
She worked in the construction industry,
and I did something with accessories.
It sounds like you two were...
in different businesses.
Were you okay when you started working with him?
When he started the shop,
he couldn't hire someone.
So he asked me to join him, and I did.
Sometimes, I had to keep the shop without my husband.
I knew nothing about accessories,
so I didn't want customers...
to talk to me.
I didn't even care about selling things. I just wanted them to leave.
I had a hard time at first.
- It was really hard. - She went through a lot at first.
Did he teach you nicely at times like that?
We fought a lot because of work at first.
He was too busy.
You shouldn't learn how to drive from your husband. It was like that.
That's why I'm asking you.
I was really upset.
I asked him because I didn't know, but he was too busy...
to explain things to me.
- I was upset at first. - So...
there are advantages and disadvantages.
About working with your family.
- You see each other every day. - Exactly.
We stay together all day at work and at home.
- I know. - So...
That's why you go a long way on a bike.
(Nodding?)
The necklace you're wearing...
doesn't seem like an imitation.
I can't wear imitations.
What an irony.
- Even a necklace? - Because I'm allergic.
In our show, we have...
this Complimenting Time.
You go first.
Three good things about her?
She cooks me breakfast and takes good care of me.
She cares about me.
And she helps me with my work.
I'm also grateful that she looks after our kids.
- She helps them with homework. - That's no easy task.
I know it's not an easy thing to do.
I tried to clean up the house on my day off.
Then what's disappointing?
Disappointing?
(Hesitant)
When...
she doesn't understand me.
- When we're at the shop... - Everything about her?
When we work at the shop,
there are times she doesn't listen to my opinion.
- That's when I'm disappointed. - That's what disappoints you.
What about you?
What do you like about your husband?
I'm a little hot-tempered.
If he were like me, we would've fought a lot.
But he understands me...
and tries to talk to me...
after I calm down.
That's why we don't fight a lot.
- I'm grateful for that. - He wouldn't ride a bike...
in this hot weather for no reason.
Why would he do that when it's so hot?
- Why would he... - Shouting out loud?
go all the way to Ilsan?
(Screaming)
(Groaning)
I know how he feels.
"Why should I..."
And he's the best dad for our children.
Do you like your dad?
See? She says she likes him.
He's always on her dad's side.
She always sticks with her dad.
Your daughters love him.
You should compliment your husband too.
Me?
Can I say what's bad about him first?
(Complimenting Time is difficult even for Hyun Sook.)
I need some time to think about it.
There are a lot of good things about my husband.
I'm not sure, but I guess...
I'm probably thousand times more hot-tempered...
than you are.
But...
Come to think of it,
my husband has never blown up at me.
- Really? - Yes.
- And... - You're that intimidating.
(She feels wronged.)
What's his hobby?
- Me? - Your husband.
My husband?
He rides a bike a lot these days.
He recently bought a new bike.
I guess he's going somewhere now.
And he respects my work when it comes to childrearing.
He's responsible.
I've never lived for myself.
(He's bragging about himself all of a sudden?)
I've only lived for the production crew, directors,
colleagues, and those whom I work with.
(Lost for words)
The camera just shook.
(Moving up and down)
They love me so much.
- No. I... - Everyone.
- I sincerely like you. - I help them a lot.
I make sure to keep things short.
What I've seen on TV was all true.
- I heard he makes things short. - That's one good thing about him.
He doesn't shoot a TV show for a long time.
(Sung Jin's family burst into laughter thanks to Kyung Kyu.)
First,
(It's time to compliment at Yu Jin's.)
thanks for making effort...
to do everything for Yu Jin.
- He thanks you for that. - Thanks to you,
I was able to...
achieve success.
Also, thank you...
for taking care of me and my health.
- I love you. - "I love you."
Does he not say that often?
- Well... - No, I don't express it often.
It's your turn, ma'am.
(Time to compliment her husband)
Thank you for putting up with my temper...
and being understandable.
Also, thank you for being a nice dad to the baby.
And thank you very much...
for working very hard.
(Smiling brightly)
I love you.
What a wonderful family.
I'm sure they will do great...
since she's very wise.
- Thank you. - When I look at her,
she is very wise.
We have to wash the dishes in return.
- Oh, really? - Yes.
Thank you for giving good advice today.
You were right about...
- how you learn more from this... - Right?
than from a book.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
Before we leave,
- we got to watch her ballet. - What do you say?
Show them your teakwondo first.
- No, you go first. - Oh, him?
- Hey, teakwondo. - If you go first...
I stopped doing teakwondo two years ago.
You stopped doing it two years ago?
- Yes. - I stopped a long time ago too.
- Show him a side kick. - Do the side kick.
- A side kick? - Yes.
- A kick. - Towards that way.
Go.
(Stretching)
Go.
He's stiff.
You're totally stiff.
(My pelvis hurts.)
- He took two years off. - You're totally stiff.
I think I'd do better.
I know the position.
(Everyone focuses on Kyung Kyu.)
(Confident)
(Kyung Kyu the martial arts master)
(Cracking)
(He must always watch his joints at that age.)
Then let me try ballet.
(I can't lose.)
(Flexible)
(Suddenly the skill battle is on.)
Eat. You may have started scraggly, but you will end up...
(Embarrassed)
(Hulk...)
(plus magic eyes)
Hulk and rolling your eyes.
Now, the picture. Geumho-dong!
Bo Seog house. Jewelry.
They met the 243rd and 244th families...
for Let's Eat Dinner Together in Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu...
the center of change.
Thank you, Let's Eat Dinner Together.
- Go, Let's Eat Dinner Together. - Go!
(Aren't you going to get up? I'm here now.)
(Lee Man Gi, Hur Jae)
(They're ready for variety shows.)
(Two legends on Let's Eat Dinner Together)
(Let's Eat Dinner Together)