(A warm spring day,)
(at 1pm when all is peaceful.)
(Jae Seok walks leisurely up.)
(Meanwhile,)
(the crew are all busy?)
- Many people are waiting. - What?
- Many people are waiting. - What many people?
You never tell me anything.
What is this place?
- What is this? - Hello.
- What is this? - You'll see when you get up front.
Up front where?
(An apron awaits?)
What is this now? Why ramyeon...
Why must I cook more ramyeon?
We're done with that.
What's this?
- Say hello. - Say hello to what?
What is going on?
We're on live?
(We're on live?)
Yes. You're streaming right now.
(I missed you!)
(It's really Yu Jae Seok!)
(He's flustered by the sudden meeting.)
You should've told...
Shouldn't you tell me if and when we'll stream live?
People are watching right now?
(We've been waiting for 10 minutes.)
I don't get why they were waiting for 10 minutes.
(10 minutes ago)
(The crew was busy setting things up!)
(The viewers were waiting anxiously.)
(FYI, Ra Sek doesn't know about this live broadcast.)
(Ra Sek's House Cook Master Yu)
(The live show that only Jae Seok doesn't know about begins.)
(What is this?)
(You're 10 minutes late.)
(At last!)
(We're on live?)
(He really falls for it.)
(He'd have cursed if not for the cameras.)
(A spin-off of the world of the alter egos!)
(Ra Sek's surprise live broadcast!)
(Ra Sek, the ramyeon expert)
Why are we broadcasting live when no one told me about it?
I meant to tell you, but I forgot.
(Make some decent excuse.)
Did you hear that?
If you want to broadcast live, can't you tell me...
(Glancing)
Hello, everyone. We now have more than 10,000 viewers.
Where are you all? It's 1pm on a weekday.
My goodness.
We're on live, which means this is real-time.
I'm boiling with anger,
but I shall try to calm myself down for now.
I don't know what I'm doing today.
- In the world of the alter egos, - Yes.
many people said they wanted to taste Ra Sek's cooking.
People who would appreciate it.
We plan to share the food with people who live alone.
We'll make side dishes that everyone eats at home.
I don't make side dishes at home.
I do sometimes cook ramyeon,
and I do cook simple things at home,
but how can I make side dishes when I don't know how?
"Wash your hands, put on the apron,"
"and get ready to make side dishes?"
This is so frustrating.
Okay, then, I guess I'll get things started.
Online lectures and classes are popular.
I might as well take attendance.
It's 1:11pm. Where are you now?
It's 9pm in LA?
6am in France?
Daejeon, Ulsan, Gwangju, Songdeok,
you're all over the place.
This morning, I checked if my son Ji Ho was taking his online classes.
I couldn't enter his room, so I listened from outside.
I had no idea I'd be taking attendance.
While you're reporting from where you are,
I'll change my clothes and wash my hands.
Keep chatting and see you in a bit.
3, 2, 1!
Hello, everyone, this is House Cook Master Yu.
I'm not really House Cook Master Yu.
I'm more like Mushy Cook Master Yu.
The rice that I cook usually turns out mushy.
(During Ra Sek's previous live cooking show)
(Mushy rice)
(I'll take care of your mushy rice.)
(Ra Sek's Mushy Cook Master Yu)
Unlike any other cooking or eating show.
That is Mushy Cook Master Yu.
Yet again, I am not at all prepared,
but I'll try to cook while communicating with you all.
I didn't know, but already...
about 14,000 people are watching right now.
I'd like to thank you all sincerely.
You deserve congratulations.
As you know, I'm very good at communicating.
Food that accommodates your advice 100 percent.
We haven't decided what we'll cook,
but I'll communicate with you and see what we can make.
I don't think we're advertising anything today.
We're not, are we?
People are just considering it.
- I see. - Yes.
It wasn't at all intended, but we opened...
a new chapter in product placement.
(Blatantly advertising a product on the show)
I thought we'd be flooded with requests,
but I must tell you that today, no one wanted to promote anything.
How about we promote something on the show first,
and then contact the company afterward?
I'm really not sure if I can say this on air,
but are you a Yangarch?
Must we go that far to sign a deal?
I apologize, everyone.
Children might be watching,
and I apologize for using such strong language.
We accept any kind of product placement.
If you can give something towards our production costs,
we will promote your product as best we can.
Promoting a product as if we didn't sign a contract?
We don't do that.
I will show and tell exactly how it is.
Our "Hangout with Yoo" channel currently needs...
about 2,000 more subscribers to reach 500,000.
People with a million subscribers get a Gold Button.
As I say all the time, I don't care at all about the Gold Button.
(On Pengsoo's show,)
(he saw the beautiful Gold Button.)
The moment I get the Gold Button,
I will organize a fun event for you.
Don't worry about that.
You're watching Ra Sek's Mushy Cook Master Yu.
Today's broadcast is about our favorite side dishes.
What kind of side dishes...
Wow, we reached 500,000 subscribers just now!
(A huge grin)
Is it this easy to get 500,000 subscribers?
I thought it would take a few days, but as soon as I mentioned it...
What took you people so long when it was this easy?
You should've clicked sooner.
Why did you delay when it's this easy to do?
Now all you need to do is tell your friends so we double this.
Get your friends to click "subscribe",
and the moment we reach a million, I'll host a fun party.
You're saying I'm too ambitious.
Today, I won't hide my ambition.
"You didn't care about a million subscribers."
I don't care about that. But I want a Gold Button.
Do you know what I mean? Did you understand that?
I don't care about the number. But I want a Gold Button.
That's all I mean.
When will I cook?
I'll cook right now.
I won't do anything flashy. Simple side dishes.
Tell me what side dishes you know.
I've never cooked any side dishes before,
but I sure love to eat them.
Stir-fried dried anchovies, that's a staple.
Stir-fried dried anchovies, nice.
Rolled omelet.
(Let's make rolled omelet.)
I really love rolled omelet.
I don't add salt when I make it.
And I don't like to add things like green onions.
I don't add vegetables.
I just roll up the egg and eat that.
Stewed quail eggs.
That's another national favorite.
It's something most families have in the fridge.
We always have some.
Braised black beans, stir-fried sausages, and vegetables.
Stir-fried sausages and vegetables are great too.
You're making so many great suggestions.
Braised short ribs. Is that a side dish?
That took me by surprise. Braised short ribs? Wow...
The braised short rib is a side dish?
There's a long list.
I need you to pick three national favorite side dishes.
I'll get cooking right now.
Pick three for me.
Jangjorim, braised black beans, dried squid, stir-fried anchovies.
I need to see your list right now.
Okay! Jangjorim, dried squid, braised black beans!
(What's going on? That's it?)
It's time to start cooking.
You say that it looks as if I'm doing what I want.
I'll speak honestly right now.
None of this is what I want to do.
I want to play video games and watch TV.
Please don't get the wrong idea.
First, I will wash my hands.
I'm washing my hands.
I have to wash my hands very clean.
A soap commercial? No.
This isn't a product placement.
After the last episode aired,
some people were worried.
"The gloves don't solve the hygiene problem."
You're right about that.
Although you don't see it on TV...
Gosh. I should've dried my hands.
Am I upset? No, I'm not.
(You seem upset.)
This is annoying though. You know what I mean?
2 fingers in 1 hole.
You know what I mean?
(Frowning)
Some of you are teasing me. They're like, "You are upset."
No, I'm not. Goodness.
(He throws it.)
Let me dry my hand and start over.
Honestly, I was a little upset.
I was rather annoyed.
Everyone gets annoyed in life.
Now, let's make braised black beans.
(Side dish 1. braised black beans)
I wonder if I can really make braised black beans with this.
Let's make it together.
I'll tell you if it's not good.
What should I do for the start?
First, I have to wash the beans,
and boil them for 30 minutes.
I'll do as you say.
Don't blame me later.
I'm doing as told.
Do I soak the beans or what?
Soak them?
I have to soak them overnight?
(Viewers have different opinions.)
Let me wash them first.
I'm washing the beans.
(He's getting many comments.)
They look nice and clean.
As you can see, they're shiny.
After washing the beans...
(What's next?)
Some people say I can just boil them.
I'll just boil them without soaking them.
Will this really work?
(He trusts the viewers and boils the beans.)
So, everyone. All right.
After boiling, leave some water...
and boil again with soy sauce, oligosaccharide, and sesame seeds?
Is that all?
Okay. Oh, I need to soak them in cold water and remove the salt?
I have to wait until the water boils anyway.
(He's being obedient.)
I'll soak them for five minutes.
I've got a question.
I'm told to remove salinity,
but do beans really have salinity?
It's just a little.
I should taste it.
Let me see.
(Sipping)
(It's bitter.)
It's not salty at all.
Oh, you meant dried squid?
(You should wait until a Korean finishes his sentence.)
(We got you.)
It's not the beans. No wonder it didn't taste like anything.
It was bland. I was flustered.
(Meanwhile, the water boils.)
The water is boiling.
Do I put them now?
(He pours the unsalted beans.)
There.
I have to boil them for 30 minutes.
Remind me after 30 minutes.
Remind me after 30 minutes, please.
Braised black beans are almost done already.
Isn't it amazing? I'm almost done already.
(Glancing)
All right. Okay.
While braised black beans are getting ready,
I'll move onto the next side dish.
Next is dried squid.
As I mentioned before,
I call dried squid Hui Yeol.
(It's a name given to him by Hui Yeol's favorite friend.)
(Half-dried Cha In Pyo)
A sick version of In Pyo.
It's a secret between us.
Is this a Yu Hui Yeol product placement? No.
This isn't a Yu Hui Yeol product placement.
I call him dried squid.
Is this enough?
Should I make more?
(That's never enough for anyone.)
"That's never enough for anyone?" Do you really have to say that?
You could've been nice. You didn't have to say it like that.
That reminds me of my mother.
I have to...
soak this in water to remove salt.
I can't wait. I'm making side dishes.
Dried squid is almost done too.
This is going more smoothly than expected.
I think I got two done.
So I'll move onto jangjorim next.
I have my eyes on both.
I can multitask.
I've never made jangjorim before.
I'll drain the blood first.
While the blood is draining,
now...
(Please save Hui Yeol.)
(Glancing)
Oh, I have to save dried squid? Give me a sec.
Let me pull dried squid out.
I have to dry it completely.
Drain it in a strainer.
Now I have to season it with mayonnaise.
Do I...
cut it first or season it first?
Cut it first?
Cut it then season it?
Where are the scissors? Oh, here.
I'll use scissors.
(Cutting)
Hui Yeol is...
getting a haircut today.
(- Doesn't it hurt? - I'm worried about your head.)
(Rest in peace, hair.)
Goodness.
You'll be surprised to see it.
(- Stop cutting it. - It's torn.)
(- Is it for a toddler? - He's pretty much slashing it.)
(Hui Yeol's getting a crew cut.)
Someone said Hui Yeol's getting a crew cut.
It's not a problem. Short hair suits him.
Someone said it's minced dried squid.
(It's going to be dried squid porridge again.)
No, this isn't minced dried squid.
Look. Everyone.
Look at this.
It looks good.
Someone said, "Hui Yeol with silver hair."
No one has...
said it's mouth-watering yet.
But I'm sure there will be one soon.
Look. I think this is enough.
(- Water is boiling. - The beans!)
Does it look good?
This is an important moment. It's the first time in my life.
I think this is very important.
Someone said all the comments are talking about the beans.
Why would you talk about the beans when I'm talking about dried squid?
This means we're not communicating.
You're hard to communicate with.
Please communicate with me.
If I'm talking about dried squid, focus on the dried squid.
Don't worry about the beans.
The beans are fine.
What's more important than the beans is...
Am I making bubble tea?
No. Dear viewers, it's not bubble tea.
Now I'm going to season dried squid.
I have to put the ingredients for seasoning first?
Let me get started.
What's wrong with this?
It was working fine until now.
(The induction cooktop isn't working.)
I can't even communicate with heat either?
Use a gas burner instead?
Then...
I guess I have to use the gas burner.
But you don't have to worry.
We have a gas burner.
"That was a good product placement."
No. It wasn't a product placement.
I'll tell you when it's product placement.
That wasn't one.
I'm going to work on dried squid.
Gochujang, chili pepper powder, starch syrup. Do I put them first?
I'm told to put some water.
Let me add some water.
I'll use a ladle.
(Thump)
(- Don't get angry. - He's not communicating at all.)
(He's breaking everything.)
Okay.
Gosh.
(- Is that a fountain? - Even water doesn't cooperate.)
(It's a water park.)
(It's a water show.)
I'm not trying to be funny.
That was a fountain effect.
Now I got it.
Do you hear that?
Even though I'm not roasting meat.
(After the fountain effect, it's the tap water ASMR.)
Do you hear that? What an amazing ASMR.
"It's the ladle show."
This isn't a ladle show.
(- It's flooding. - Are you making ramyeon?)
Finally, this is the moment.
This is the first step of seasoning dried squid.
All right.
(- That's too much water. - He's making dried squid soup.)
"Dried squid soup." "Dried squid stew."
Everyone. Just wait. This is going to work.
"Seafood stew."
Make tteokbokki instead? No.
Don't say that when you know what I'm making.
Too much water? It's fine. Don't worry.
"That's not how my mom does it."
This isn't how my mom does it either.
(- Put chili pepper powder. - Chili pepper powder!)
Let me put some chili pepper powder.
Here's chili pepper powder.
Do I use fine chili pepper powder or coarse chili pepper powder?
If anyone knows, please tell me.
Which one do I use? Fine or coarse?
(- Fine chili pepper powder. - Use fine chili pepper powder.)
Fine? Okay. I'll use fine chili pepper powder.
I can't wait to try it.
I'm adding fine chili pepper powder as I'm told.
This looks like tteokbokki, right?
Now, let me add some sugar.
(Adding sugar)
(- Still, too much water. - Now put Hui Yeol.)
(Put Hui Yeol.)
I'll add the dried squid.
Here comes the dried squid.
(Dye Hui Yeol red.)
Someone said Hui Yeol dyed his hair red.
(- Nice hair, Hui Yeol. - It's a good hair salon.)
Doesn't it look good?
This is going well.
(He successfully dyed dried squid with too much seasoning.)
(However,)
(looking at how moist it is...)
(- Now you can make kimchi with it. - That looks like kimchi stuffing.)
(That looks like hot diced radish.)
Make kimchi with it?
(A twin side dish is spotted in kimchi.)
I'm not making kimchi today.
(It's turning into a different side dish.)
"Dried squid pasta".
(- Seasoned radish slices. - Spicy steamed monkfish.)
"Dried squid noodles".
I'm not making seasoned radish slices.
This always crosses my mind. How can you guys...
come up with such witty comments?
How could you come up with those comments?
(- It's still watery. - Add oligosaccharide and simmer.)
I'll add oligosaccharide in here.
(And he has forgotten about the beans.)
I don't know what's going on with the beans.
(- Save the beans. - It's his pet.)
(- The beans are crying. - I'm sorry, beans.)
(He's saving the dried squid first.)
(He's planning to add the oligosaccharide to thicken it.)
(- He keeps adding it. - He adds a lot.)
(This straightforward guy can't do things in moderation.)
Everyone, it's working.
(He starts to dry out the sauce.)
Please. Please let it thicken.
(Are you making dalgona?)
(Another version of dalgona)
(A popular dried squid side dish.)
The sauce is getting dry.
(You're watching the dried squid that must be stirred 4,000 times.)
Everyone, I'll make this work.
(It requires patience and pain.)
It's working out my arms.
(It's time to exercise arms and to get sexy.)
(The sauce thickened a bit.)
At last, this is a side dish made by House Cook Master Mushy.
It's stir-fried dried squid.
Someone said the dried squid is getting ready to sue me.
(He plates the stir-fried dried squid...)
(he made with a lot of effort.)
My gosh. Look at this.
(Pressing on)
I did it!
I, House Cook Master Mushy, made...
my very first side dish while communicating with you.
It's the stir-fried dried squid.
Hui Yeol,
I finally did it.
Look at this. My gosh.
(This reminds of many delicious dishes.)
Look at this.
(Acting playful)
(- Sprinkle sesame seeds. - He's goofy.)
Everyone. Hold on. Where are the sesame seeds?
(Spotting)
My gosh, this is rice. Guys, I almost ruined it.
(- Rice. - He almost sprinkled rice.)
My goodness. It would've been awful if I sprinkled this. It's rice.
Good thing I smelled it first. This is rice.
Goodness, from afar, this looks like a sesame seed.
There it is. All right.
(Finishing off with sesame seeds instead of rice)
All right. I don't know who will get this.
Gosh, the person who will be getting my side dishes...
Some of you said it took me an hour to just make one dish.
I thought I could do it quickly,
but as expected, this is the limit of a novice cook.
This kind of looks like the plastic model of the food...
in front of restaurants on display.
You can see that the dried squid isn't moving at all.
Someone said it's the first time...
losing an appetite after watching a food show.
All right. I finished the stir-fried dried squid.
What time is it?
It's 2:20pm? All ready? It's been 1 hour and 30 minutes.
This is the only thing I can cook in time today.
I told you that I would be making three side dishes.
But I must end it with just one side dish.
(Is that the end of the show?)
How many people are watching this live streaming?
What? 22,000 people? Goodness, thank you again.
22,000 people watched my live streaming.
I'm so touched.
All right, then. The beans.
Don't worry. I won't throw it out.
I won't throw them out. Don't worry.
(Just simmer them in soy sauce and starch syrup.)
Really? I just need to simmer them in soy sauce and starch syrup?
Really?
Just the soy sauce and starch syrup?
Okay. All right.
You told me not to throw out the beans, so I'll finish this.
(- Let's save them. - Beans: Save me, Ra Sek!)
(Mushy Cook Master Yu: How to Save the Beans)
(Pouring out the water)
(- He can't throw out the water. - What?)
(He threw out everything.)
(He's going rogue without communicating with them.)
(The chatroom explodes as he didn't ask about the recipe.)
All right, then. Everyone, let's braise the black beans.
Give me a round of applause.
(- He's happy when it's ruined. - We can't make it now.)
I'll finish making braised black beans. The water?
(- Don't throw out the water. - You have to save a bit of it.)
I can't throw it out?
I could have used boiled water?
I was supposed to add the sauce in the water and simmer?
(- Just add the sauce. That's it. - You could've used it.)
(Putting them back in)
My goodness. You should have told me earlier.
I wouldn't know since I don't cook side dishes.
Someone said that I threw it out before they had a chance to tell me.
I didn't know either.
Let's not get upset, everyone.
(Pour the water just enough to cover the beans.)
Just enough to cover the black beans?
Okay. Let me try that.
Next, simmer them in the soy sauce, oligosaccharide, and sesame seeds?
Hold on. Soy sauce and oligosaccharide.
Which soy sauce do I add? Dark soy sauce or the one for broth?
(- Go with the dark soy sauce. - The dark soy sauce.)
The dark soy sauce? Okay. I see.
Why don't you add a bit of anxiety to it?
Let me gather some of your anxiety.
And I'll add some of mine too.
All right. Let me add that into the beans.
Goodness. I'm not sure if this will thicken.
I think I added too much water.
I have to braise them for over 10 minutes? I got it.
(What's he doing instead of braising them?)
(- Throwing out the sauce. - Who told him to throw it out?)
(- It's ruined. - That was all for nothing.)
Don't you think this has too much water?
All right. And the oligosaccharide.
By the way, for how long must I braise them?
Should I add a bit more oligosaccharide?
(Adding it without checking the answer)
(- Let me see your face. - Measuring without communication)
(- He already has his answer. - He didn't check our answer.)
I'm not sure this will be thickened even after 10 minutes.
(- This is a deja vu. - He used up a whole bottle.)
(- How much will he add? - The black beans will be hardened.)
Goodness. Okay. I see how it is.
All right. I'm making this side dish with you guys.
You're watching House Cook Master Mushy.
It may look like a simple side dish, but it's the hardest to make.
Whenever I stir the beans with the spoon,
I see a lot of beans getting peeled.
They are getting peeled off. Is this normal?
Is this okay? They are getting peeled.
Can you guys answer me quickly? I can't communicate with you guys.
I've never seen peeled beans for this side dish.
You just want me to eat this?
"Don't shift your responsibility to us."
I should stop stirring? Okay. I'll just braise them.
You know what I think? You're worried about this right now.
But I think I can make this work again.
I want to wrap up the show after showing the final product.
As I'm running out of time here,
I hope you will understand if I don't get to show it to you.
In my opinion, I think this is almost ready.
I don't know who will get them, but you are lucky.
I'll hand them over to you in person.
"Is this a new type of torture that's delivered to you at home?"
(Laughing)
All right. This isn't a type of torture at home.
Until the day House Cook Master Mushy comes back,
take care, everyone.
I should finish this first.
(Ra Sek is working swiftly to make the delivery.)
All right. It's thickening. It looks great.
Okay. It's ready.
(He finishes making the side dishes within 1 hour and 30 minutes.)
- Can I leave now? - Yes.
I made it work.
(Who will get these side dishes?)
(And...)
(the meat in the water has lost its purpose.)
(Heading to the 1st single household)
(From Jongno, Gugi-dong to Donam-dong)
(He's on his way to deliver his first side dishes.)
Whose house is this?
Who is it?
(He arrives at an apartment where spring is in full swing.)
(Who is the lucky recipient?)
(Surprised)
- What? Gosh. You... - What?
(He's the best pianist who enhanced the Room Concert.)
(He's the professor of applied music...)
(and a collector of plastic models.)
(He's a kidult who can fly a drone too.)
(I don't know.)
(It's Kim Kwang Min with full of unexpected charms.)
- My goodness. - Come on in.
- Okay. - Come in.
This place... It's...
Goodness. Go in. Welcome to my humble abode.
- This is a great house. - Well, you know.
- Is this your house? - Yes.
- Well... - Gosh.
You live in a big house...
all by yourself.
- You were making something. - My work...
No, I wasn't making anything.
I guess you're interested in Egyptian civilization too.
(He was reading a book on Egypt.)
- All right. Nice to see you. - Nice to see you.
You know, I didn't know whom I was visiting today.
Right. You probably didn't.
Right. I was supposed to visit someone who lives alone...
and hand off the side dishes I made. What were you doing?
Thank you. Will you cook something delicious for me?
- What? - Did you bring me something?
- I... Gosh. - Gosh.
(He can't hide his excitement.)
I did make something.
- Gosh, it's such an honor. - My gosh.
- If my students find out, - Why don't we...
they'll go wild.
Then, you didn't have any lectures today?
I already had it.
- I went to school earlier. - I see. You did.
- I cooked some side dishes. - Oh, my.
- I'm not sure if you'll like them. - Even the bag is pretty.
I made stir-fried dried squid and braised black beans.
- Braised black beans? - I just made them.
- Gosh. - I'm not sure if you'll like them.
- Did you cook them? - Yes, I made them myself.
Let me taste it.
(The first heartwarming encounter)
- The smell. - Gosh, I can tell it's not sweet.
I don't like sweet side dishes.
- Really? - Let me taste it.
- Yes, try some. - Well...
You should try them when you have your meal later.
- Let me try just one. - Okay. Try one.
(It was his first attempt to make the side dishes.)
(He was all over the place.)
(He kept making mistakes.)
(It was hard to do live streaming and communicate with the people.)
(It took him 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish. How will they taste?)
(He's anxiously checking out the reaction.)
I didn't know you'd be getting this.
(Feeling nervous)
(How does it taste?)
(It's totally right up my alley.)
- It's totally right up my alley. - Really?
At some restaurants, this is too sweet.
- I see. - I'm serious. I don't like sweets.
- I... Sure. The dried squid. - Let me try some of this too.
- Gosh, this looks amazing. - Gosh.
I should've sprinkled more sesame seeds.
- This would last me two months. - That long?
- It's really tasty. It's not salty. - All right.
I don't like salty food.
Thank you. Can I really have it?
- Of course. - Take it with you.
I'll give you half of it. It must have been a lot of work.
Don't worry. I can make some more at home.
- Let me give you some. - I have more.
Your apartment is pretty big.
(Welcome to Min's home.)
(The bedroom is spacious and cozy.)
Is this room for watching movies?
Yes, I don't have to go to the movies anymore.
(The pianist has a piano room.)
(Min's home has an artistic feel to it.)
(But it has surprises as well.)
(You can find plastic models everywhere.)
(Min collects them as a hobby.)
Oh, my.
You have a lot of plastic models.
I used to have it at home.
It's pretty cheap. It costs around 12 dollars, right?
Excuse me. This is different.
Ji Ho used to have a toy like this.
Come on.
Hold on. It's different.
It's a limited edition. You can't even get it anymore.
Really?
Of course. It can even climb over obstacles.
- It has cushions. - You obviously love plastic models.
- This is Beethoven. - That's too easy.
(He tests his plastic model car...)
(with his Beethoven's 250th anniversary booklet?)
(The reality of the pianist and music professor)
- It's on now. - It's on.
(Climbing)
(Pianist Kim Kwang Min beats Beethoven.)
That was easy.
(Kwang Min is satisfied by his car's performance.)
How much is it worth?
You can name any price you want.
What are you talking about?
- It's out of production. - At the stationery store...
You shouldn't handle it so carelessly.
(The car is taken away.)
You can name any price you want for it?
- Gosh, you don't understand. - Professor.
Where did you even get it?
- You have no idea. - By the way...
This can climb over anything.
- It's really powerful. - This?
- It can climb over these things. - It's called a buggy car, right?
That one's pretty tall.
- That'd be impressive. - It can climb over it.
- Give it a try. - Okay.
This one is heavy.
It's different, right?
It's made for doing these things.
It can run on bumpy roads too.
(The charm of buggy cars is off-road driving.)
It climbed over it.
Of course. You're professional.
I want to see if it can climb over that scale.
It can easily do that.
Here we go.
(Whirring)
(It's stuck?)
(Shocked)
Try approaching it diagonally.
Hold on. Here we go.
It still doesn't work.
(Embarrassed)
What's the matter with it? What's wrong?
Come on. What's with you?
(Cheating)
- Come on. - Well...
- I guess that's too hard. - The thing is,
it's the scale's fault.
- Right. It's too hard. - It's probably too slippery.
Where did you even find it?
Why is this not working?
It's too slippery. Pardon?
The batteries are probably dead.
No way. Really?
Yes.
This is expensive.
- Professor. - This...
- Let's stop here. - I mean...
- You're not here to see my cars. - Everything is expensive,
a limited edition,
and worth any price?
Do you want to see some more? I have a ton of interesting things.
You seem to have a lot to show off.
I'm not showing off anything.
Oh, my.
Those are records.
You have so many records and...
Which one is the most expensive?
- The most expensive one? - Yes.
It's a rock band.
Which one?
Deep Purple.
"Highway Star", "Smoke on the Water"...
(The English rock band debuted in 1968...)
(and led the development of hard rock and heavy metal.)
(Kwang Min has a copy of "Machine Head", released in 1972.)
- This is expensive because... - Smoke on the water
That's right.
- Why is this the most expensive? - I love rock.
It's not the same as the ones you can get these days.
It's the version that was released in the US in the early 70s,
not in the UK.
It's not even opened.
It's not opened?
Please be careful.
I checked all the sites...
including eBay and Amazon.
- You can't find it? - No one else in the world...
has an unopened one.
Why didn't you open it?
The guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, is still alive.
If he could open it right before he dies...
and listen to it one last time, wouldn't it be so nice?
- Ritchie Blackmore... - It's the only one in the world.
Can you reach him?
I could e-mail him or something.
How much would you ask for it?
Well... A million dollars?
(Mumbling)
- A million dollars? - I'm just thinking.
Wouldn't a million dollars be too much?
Then 800,000 or 900,000 dollars would do.
Anyway, this is really rare.
I'm the only one in the world who has it.
- Let me show you something else. - What is it?
This is pretty expensive too.
Eric Clapton. "Layla". It's unopened.
- It's really old. - It's unopened.
We can't listen to it. It's unopened.
Why didn't you open it?
I have one that's opened.
It's broken here.
If it's broken,
I'll have to take 100,000 dollars off.
How much would this be worth?
I'm just assuming it's worth a million dollars.
- So it's worth 900,000 dollars? - I don't know.
These two records are worth 1.8 million dollars?
Gosh.
You have a copy of "Abbey Road"?
- Of course. - It's a copy of "Abbey Road".
("Abbey Road" is the Beatles' renowned album.)
(Ever since its release in 1969,)
(the album and its cover have received a lot of love.)
- You have two? - This one is unopened.
- The other one is opened? - The US version is unopened.
This is the UK version.
- This is a bootleg. - What's that?
It has a different cover and different songs.
(It's a copy of "Return to Abbey Road".)
- What's the difference? - Paul McCartney's shoes.
What happened? They walk in different directions too.
That's right.
Here, it says, "fan club issue".
- It's for the fan club? - Yes, by the fans.
(The fans loved the tracks and the fun cover.)
- It's very old. - Then...
do you just collect them and never listen to them?
The songs on the internet sound great too these days.
Why would you listen to records?
- I just smell them... - But...
and look at them.
Then why... Why would you smell them?
It brings back memories of when I bought them.
Look at this. It's incredible.
It sure is a treasure trove.
- It is. - It's a treasure trove.
This is my bedroom.
- You sleep here? - Yes.
This table...
It's supposed to be very valuable.
It's the most expensive thing in this apartment.
- It looks... - It just needs a bit of fixing.
It's very light.
Is there any story behind it?
It was left by my grandaunt.
- This? - Yes, and I took it.
(A mother-of-pearl table that's been passed down through generations)
What's that? Professor, your wardrobe looks special.
- It used to belong to my mother. - Okay.
it's supposed to have been used by Empress Myeongseong.
Empress Myeongseong?
That's what I heard.
If Empress Myeongseong used it...
(This wardrobe was used by Empress Myeongseong?)
(That means it's at least 150 years old.)
- My lady. - My lady.
(Why is it at Min's house?)
I don't know much about the mother-of-pearl inlay,
- but this is like najeon chilgi. - Really?
- It looks expensive. - I don't know much about furniture.
Was this really used by Empress Myeongseong?
I heard so from my family, but I don't know for sure.
Then how much is it?
Gosh, don't ask me such a question.
Still...
It's not like I run an antique store...
- in Insa-dong. - I am curious.
Who knows? I wonder if it costs about 20,000 dollars.
- How much? - What I heard...
from my family could be incorrect.
(What's the truth about Empress Myeongseong's wardrobe?)
There is a piano.
This is one of its kind in the world.
- Don't be ridiculous. - Listen.
- I am not joking. - Is it really expensive?
My student tried to buy this piano when he studied abroad in the US,
but he couldn't find it anywhere.
I covered it with a blanket since I live in an apartment,
but it sounds like a grand piano.
- Would you please play it? - Melody from a grand piano...
Please play it a bit.
(With a piano that is one of its kind,)
(he gives a performance for Jae Seok.)
(Mysterious and elegant melody fills Min's place.)
(Empress Myeongseong's history lives and breathes.)
(There are culture and music in Min's apartment.)
The sound is nice.
Even if you don't go on "Authentic Antique Masterpieces",
you could bring an expert and have those items appraised.
That's right. You can't buy them anywhere.
It will be meaningful to find out about their true values.
You are right. I should do that.
My goodness.
Speaking of appraisal,
we want to connect you to an appraiser.
Really? Would an appraiser know with one look?
- You can have a video call. - Really?
Let's have the LP record appraised first.
- The LP record. - Bae Soon Tak.
He is a famous music critic, isn't he?
(Bae Soon Tak is the writer of "Bae Cheol Soo's Music Camp"...)
(and a music critic.)
(How will the LP record collector appraise it?)
- My goodness. - My goodness.
- Hello. - Hello.
I am here...
with Professor Kim Kwang Min.
Hello.
I came to his place...
- and saw a lot of rare LP records. - Is that so?
Would you please appraise them?
Sure thing.
In that case... This is great.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
(How valuable are the LP records in Kwang Min's apartment?)
("Authentic Antique Masterpieces")
This is great.
Mr. Bae, this is...
Please tell him about it.
It's "Machine Head" by Deep Purple. It's from the US, not the UK.
It's the 1st edition that came out in the 70s.
It hasn't been opened. It still in the plastic wrap.
Unopened items can fetch a lot of money.
- Mr. Bae. - Yes?
Please tell us as it is. How much will it fetch?
We only talked about...
its estimated price.
No one in the world has it.
You can't find it anywhere.
That's right.
Not even Amazon would have it.
But I am not sure about the exact price.
As for the opened UK version in mint condition...
I have that too.
How much?
This is the opened UK version.
Here.
The UK version. It has the lyrics sheet too.
Here.
If it's the first UK version. I can't be sure, but...
(Nervous)
- It could fetch 15... - 15,000 dollars?
15,000 dollars?
- Mr. Bae. 15,000 dollars? - Let's move on.
I didn't say 15,000 dollars.
- Then what? - 150,000 dollars.
- 150,000 dollars? - If he sells it,
he will get a few hundred dollars.
- See? A few hundred dollars. - A few hundred dollars?
- That's incredible. - Seriously.
- But you said... - Here.
I have this too.
"Sticky Fingers" by The Rolling Stones.
"Sticky Fingers".
It's the original UK version...
with the zipper.
- That one... - It's in mint condition.
- That one... - How much would it cost?
(Mick Jagger, I believe in you!)
That one is extremely rare.
The price would be up to the owner.
(The price would be up to the owner.)
- See? I have so many rare ones. - What you said...
What you said wasn't a lie.
Mr. Bae, are the unopened ones extremely valuable?
"Sticky Fingers" was designed by Andy Warhol.
The album has a zipper...
which represents the band's decadent charms.
Since it's rare everywhere around the world,
it will easily 2,500 dollars when he needs the money.
(I love it as much as I love 2,500 dollars.)
Professor Kim seems to have...
a lot of the original versions.
They are valuable.
- Thank you. Thank you. - They are valuable.
- Thank you. - That's incredible.
The price goes up if the item is rare.
- You know Guckkasten, right? - Of course.
There is the original version of Guckkasten's first album.
- Okay. - I saw it fetch 1000 dollars.
- 1000 dollars? - Yes.
The original version.
(His lips go dry.)
That's incredible. How about Kwang Min's first album?
I have the original version, which hasn't been opened yet.
"Letter from the Earth"?
- My goodness. - He knows my music too.
You seem to know everything. How much would it fetch?
(It's a masterpiece from the 90s...)
(which mixed new age and jazz.)
(Nervous)
That would fetch about 20 dollars.
20 dollars. That's...
- Why did you ask? - All right.
- While it's a great album, - You are right.
there are a lot of copies available.
The price reflects how many copies...
are available.
To make the price go up...
(There is a way to make the price go up.)
(Please tell me right away. I feel dizzy with anticipation.)
I am sorry to tell you this, but if Professor Kim passes away...
(Laughing)
I will live 500 years.
- He is in perfect health. - I will live 500 years.
He was only making an example. All right.
500 years.
- Mr. Bae, thank you. - All right.
- All right. - All right, Mr. Bae.
Take care.
That startled me.
Gosh, I feel hot.
Why...
We contacted an appraiser from "Authentic Antique Masterpieces"...
right now.
- Let's have the table appraised. - Shall we do that?
Let's have the table appraised.
- Hello. - He is Professor Kim Kwang Min...
and I am Yu Jae Seok.
It's nice to meet you. I am a fan.
(Kim Kyung Soo is an appraiser who specializes in folk art.)
Professor Kim has a wardrobe Empress Myeongseong used...
- back in the days... - Hey.
I just heard it from somewhere.
You wouldn't be certain unless you see it in real life,
- but please take a look. - Let's have the table appraised.
I don't know if a video call will help.
Would you please take a look?
This is it.
(The first item, Empress Myeongseong's wardrobe)
- Please bring the camera down. - Okay.
The bottom part is scratched.
Please open the part that looks like a chest.
Should I open this part?
Yes.
- Is that paper inside? - It's paper.
- His mother used to have it. - She used to have it.
She told him that the wardrobe...
was used in the palace.
I see.
That item...
must have come from a rich household.
- A rich household. - A rich household.
There is glass at the front, right?
They didn't use glass like that in the palace.
(He is certain.)
They didn't use dangerous items...
in the palace.
I didn't want to ask.
- So it wasn't used in the palace. - I told you not to ask...
What's important is...
that it wasn't used in the palace.
No, it wasn't.
The wardrobe...
was made before 1920.
Now, let's have the table appraised.
- I don't want to do that. - It must be valuable.
Really?
Please appraise another item. It's a table.
- Please take a look at a table. - Okay.
This is a table in Professor Kim's room.
- I see. - Please take a look at it.
- It's a table. - It's a table.
- It has a mother-of-pearl inlay. - Yes. It looks...
very antique.
So it's a table with a mother-of-pearl inlay.
It's a nice item.
Was this used in the palace?
I never said it was used in the palace.
How much would it be?
- Why do you keep asking that? - As for the price...
It would cost about 1,000 dollars.
(A reaction for 1,000 dollars...)
(is here.)
It's expensive. 1,000 dollars.
When was it made?
I think it was made about 100 years ago.
That means it was made in the 20s.
It's estimated to be from the 20s.
- It's old. - I know.
Between the wardrobe and the table, which one is more expensive?
The wardrobe.
Gosh, it's expensive.
- How much is the wardrobe? - It's not a cheap item.
I noticed earlier that the wardrobe isn't in good condition.
I have all the parts that fell off.
The wardrobe would cost about 2,000 dollars.
That's good.
- That's pricey for a wardrobe. - They cost 3,000 dollars in total.
Thank you.
- All right. - Thank you.
They are better than the LP records. They can fetch 3,000 dollars.
That table costs 1,000 dollars.
I told you. My goodness. Come on.
- Professor Kim. - What a relief.
- This is 100 years old. - It could've been awful.
- Right. - You have historical items here.
Well, I didn't come to your place to get your items appraised.
Sir, you need to eat something.
Right.
What do you usually eat for your meals? Like dinner?
I just eat what I have in the fridge or cook something up.
What would you have cooked on a day like today?
I'm not sure. On a day when you came to visit...
(Master Yu in Min's kitchen...)
Since it's hot today, how about naengmyeon?
- Naengmyeon? - My father is from Pyeongyang.
My father graduated from a school in Pyeongyang.
- Do you like naengmyeon? - That region is famous for it.
Or I like a stew.
Should I cook you some stew?
I like soup and stew. I like everything.
- I'm good at cooking kimchi stew. - Kimchi stew.
That's the best. As a matter of fact, I wanted to eat that.
Really? I usually cook tuna kimchi stew with canned tuna.
I like canned tuna, but I don't have that at home.
- Do you have pork then? - I do.
You do? Then, let me cook kimchi stew with pork.
- Sounds good. I have aged kimchi. - You know,
I also go by Mushy Cook Master Yu because I make mushy rice.
(A meal with ingredients only from Min's fridge)
- They are somewhat fermented. - I see.
You really don't have a lot of side dishes at home.
Well, that's the case for people who live alone.
(For a single household, Kwang Min, who's enjoying his life alone,)
(he puts on a cute apron.)
And you're a great cook.
Right. I am.
(And he shyly says...)
I'll cook kimchi stew right away.
- Thank you. - Sure. The ingredients...
- Here's what I'm proud of. - What is it?
- The microwave. - What about that?
- This is... - That's made by Company S.
It's the very first model they released.
(The first model Company S released)
My mom bought this when I was a freshman in college.
I still use this.
Is it still working?
The first model never gets broken.
They did a great job with this, so it never breaks down.
- Gosh, this microwave... - That's why...
I'm not sure how much I should sell this for.
You want to sell this too?
I'm not sure if the company wants to buy it back.
My gosh. Hello.
- Hello. - Hi.
This is an early microwave model.
- I see. - The first model.
It's the first model they made.
What if this isn't the first model?
Actually, that's not the first model they released.
- The 1st model came out in 1978. - The 1st model...
So that's not the first model they released.
How can she tell at first glance? Shouldn't she look at it closely?
She might be mistaken.
He's wondering if you could be wrong and wants you to look again.
- No. It's still working. - Professor Kim said...
when the company finds out,
they would want to buy it back. Is he wrong about that?
But we do already have that model.
- They already have it? - Yes, they do.
- Okay. - What a strange day.
- Bye. - Thank you.
I'll make it quick.
I'll take out the ingredients for you.
All right. Please give me the pork.
Let's see. And kimchi. I'll cook kimchi stew.
It's pork. I wrote it down here.
(The first main ingredient: Pork)
(The first main ingredient: Frozen pork)
- Okay. - This is...
(Rushing)
Gosh, this is aged.
- Okay, I'll use this. Don't worry. - Wait.
- I need garlic. - Do you need minced garlic?
Do you have garlic? I'll add a bit of gochujang and kimchi juice.
- Gochujang? - Yes.
- It'd be nice if we had tofu. - I actually have tofu.
- Gosh. You have everything. - Of course, I have them.
Professor Kim, I'll make a delicious stew for you.
Goodness. What an honor.
Don't mention it. Goodness.
- You're a professional. - Well, I wouldn't call myself that.
I actually cooked during a live streaming show with many viewers.
- I'm experienced. - That's right.
Hold on.
(The source of his confidence...)
(- He finally listened to us. - Stir-fry kimchi first.)
(When will you stir-fry it?)
(The viewers told him how to cook.)
First, I must stir-fry...
kimchi first on a pan.
(On a heated frying pan...)
- Gosh, did you hear that? - It sounds great.
Yes, doesn't it?
I never thought that I would be watching you...
cook kimchi stew at my house.
- I didn't know either. - It's like I'm dreaming now.
(A delicate pianist, Kim Kwang Min)
(In the house where he lives alone,)
(there are side dishes he almost finished.)
(And the one who reached out to this guy.)
(A chef who came to cook for the day)
(You don't need a lot to be happy.)
(This is happiness.)
Gosh, this is amazing. I think this will taste great.
I agree.
- Professor Kim. - Yes.
I'll pour this into the pot first.
By the way, you got the portion right.
Right. I told you. It was too much. And...
(He continues to remember what he has learned.)
(- Slice the green onion. - Chop it finely.)
(He can't do everything the viewers tell him to do.)
- I'll do it right this time. - It won't take long.
(He's cooked stew before.)
It'll taste really good once the flavors seep out.
Is this enough?
(- More. - A lot of garlic.)
(Add more.)
(Like putting together a puzzle,)
(he's completing the recipe for kimchi stew.)
- You're adding a lot. - Of course.
It's much better than I expected.
This looks amazing.
I'm not sure if all the viewers are watching me. I did it.
You saw it, right? I didn't add any artificial flavor enhancers.
I'm better than I thought.
- Gosh. It looks great. - Professor Kim, it's ready.
Will this stew and two side dishes do for your meal?
- Of course. It's enough. - Do you want a fried egg?
- Really? A fried egg? Really? - A fried egg.
- People usually eat 2 fried eggs. - I usually eat 2 fried eggs.
- You need to eat 2 fried eggs. - I eat 2 fried eggs.
That looks great.
- They look sort of messy. - That's how it ought to look.
- Sir, the stew looks good. - It looks really good.
- Be careful. - Okay. Come this way.
My gosh, this looks really good.
(Unique-looking fried eggs)
(Side dishes he made with 23,000 viewers)
(The first home-cooked meal by Ra Sek, the chef of the day)
- The meal I cooked from scratch... - My gosh.
You'll be having a meal I cooked.
- Can I eat this alone? - Of course.
- I feel bad. I can't eat alone. - Please go ahead.
- Okay. - Try this.
- My gosh, this is perfect. - Look at the pork. It's great.
- Gosh, the broth. - Try it, Kwang Min.
(Trying the kimchi stew first)
(Will his first home-cooked meal satisfy the single household?)
(Swallowing hard)
Is it good?
It's the best.
(Relieved)
This is good.
- Is it good? - My gosh. Wait. Don't talk to me.
- Try it with the egg. - Yes, the egg.
(For Min who came right away to help out the Room Concert...)
- The yolk popped just perfectly. - My goodness. Seriously.
It has to drip.
(Humming in approval)
(His humming says everything about the food.)
Why aren't you eating the side dishes? Try them.
The braised black beans. I ran out of this, you know.
My gosh.
You know, I don't like sweets.
- Really? - It's perfectly seasoned.
And the firmness is just right.
Thank you.
- This is good. - It looks the same.
(Trying the stir-fried dried squid)
- It didn't look good earlier, - It's good.
but it does look like stir-fried dried squid now.
- It's very good. - I see.
- Isn't it good? - It's better than good. Excellent.
(Approving)
(Humming)
("The Way to Have a Meal")
(By Kim Kwang Min)
(Humming)
How did you make this?
I'm most envious of people who can make side dishes.
Seeing how someone is enjoying the food I made...
brings me enough joy to fill me up.
Thank you so much for the meal.
I'll get going now. This is my first time cooking at someone's home.
- I won't forget it. - Okay.
- You must be busy. - You don't need to come out.
- I'll just see you off. - Okay.
(The second destination is Gangnam.)
(From Donam-dong to Nonhyeon-dong)
Where am I now?
This unit?
Whose house is this now?
Who is it?
Well...
(Hesitant)
I brought you some side dishes.
Who are you to give me side dishes?
(Wait, this voice...)
- Simon Dominic. - Jae Seok.
(Revealing his gum)
- It's Simon Dominic. - Did you recognize my voice?
Of course, I do. Simon Dominic.
(He has an attractive voice and unparalleled rapping skills.)
(He's a thankful guest who came to perform for the Room Concert.)
Goodness.
(Ra Sek came to return the favor.)
- Simon Dominic. - Yes.
- My gosh, you have a painting here. - Here.
- Hey, side dishes... - Your hands. Just in case.
- Yes, this is good. - Okay.
Why do you have the music on?
Well, I'm a hip-hop artist.
I need to look like one. I should bring that vibe.
- For the vibe? - Usually, it's quiet here.
But since I'm a hip-hop artist, I should have music on.
Simon Dominic, it's cool. You have a cool house.
Gosh, Simon Dominic.
I was curious about whom I was visiting next.
Did you eat?
No, I didn't eat yet. It's not my mealtime yet.
When do you usually eat?
I woke up around noon yesterday.
I had my 1st meal at 2am.
(He's shocked at his eating cycle.)
Your 1st meal was at 2am?
I had to work on a project yesterday.
I made you some side dishes. What do you eat for your meals?
Yesterday, I got sick of eating delivery food.
I had the cup rice I once shot a commercial for.
(Your 1st meal was cup rice at 2am?)
The contract had expired, but I kept buying it as I like it.
- Well, I guess the company... - No, that's not it.
- The company must be pleased. - No, not really.
The point is that you keep eating it even after the contract ended.
Also, this one's contract ended a while ago.
"Respect part-timers." I just emphasized it once more.
I just had that cup rice with chili tuna and kimchi.
My goodness. You should eat well.
I know you can't eat a table full of food at every meal, but still...
How could you have the 1st meal at 2am?
Last night, I was working late and...
- Simon Dominic. - Yes?
What's this?
(Bling-bling)
- Isn't that... - It's nothing.
Gosh, that's quite fancy.
It's not diamond or anything, but just ice.
You don't normally wear it, but you did because of the camera?
No, this is my daily item.
I wear this all the time.
- Really? - Well, like these kinds...
(Opening)
These kinds of things are certainly not daily items.
- You know what I mean. - Gosh.
It's not like we're filming "Authentic Antique Masterpieces".
Why is every place we visit...
(First, he examines the item.)
I wear it to lift my mood.
(He gives the estimated value directly to the owner.)
Yes, that's right.
You keep this expensive item in a random place like this?
So I cover it like this, just in case.
- Why? - Just in case.
A lot of people come and go here, you know.
(Embarrassed)
- It's not what you think. - I get it.
Okay, I get it.
- It's not that. I'm just worried... - Right.
- people might think I'm a show-off. - It's all right.
- So I just cover it like that. - You need this kind of stuff.
- I'll just leave it open from now. - No, don't.
- You wouldn't steal it, would you? - My goodness.
Gosh.
- What if you steal it? - Why would I...
- Simon Dominic. - It'll be you if it goes missing.
Wait a second. Why would I...
You look overly interested when you normally don't.
In fact, I do have some interest,
but I wear something casual like this.
- It gets worn out, you know. - Then why don’t you...
- See how it feels. - Should I try it on just once?
- Here. Put it on like this. - Well, I've actually...
- never bought myself a watch... - Yes.
except for my wedding.
Close it like this.
- Let's just see how it is. - It's quite heavy.
(His eyes are fixed on in.)
This feels a little...
(He can't take his eyes off the watch.)
Gosh, this is quite...
(Fidgeting)
Why? Why are you laughing?
Because he thinks I might steal this.
- You run really fast, don't you? - No, not really.
- I won't be able to catch you. - Well, okay.
I didn't know you live in Nonhyeon-dong.
Yes, it's been about two years since I moved in here.
Didn't you live near Hongdae before?
- I used to live in Dangsan-dong. - That's what I'm saying.
I moved from Dangsan-dong to Cheongdam-dong,
then moved here from Cheongdam-dong.
Because my studio is nearby.
Well, is this place...
I own it.
- Did you buy it? - Of course.
- Simon Dominic. Gosh. - So this is just...
My gosh, look how cool you are.
Simon Dominic. My goodness.
Stop it, Jae Seok. I'm actually a great son.
- That's quite amazing. - Whenever I got paid,
I gave everything to my mom.
My mom saved it all up...
- and bought this place. - This place?
I couldn't have bought it if I'd managed the money.
(After 10 years of hard work,)
(he finally got his own precious home.)
(Hip-hop artist Simon Dominic's presence is felt everywhere.)
What time do you usually get up, eating the 1st meal at 2am?
While I was working, I lost track of time.
I started working after having a cup of coffee...
and finished around 8 to 9pm. So...
(He's falling asleep during the serious talk.)
Are you going to sleep now?
(He's tired from the hectic cooking schedule.)
Would you like to lie down in the bedroom for a while?
My bed is quite nice.
- Your bed? - It's not too bad.
But that's where you sleep.
Come on. It'd be an honor.
- It's your bed though. - It's all good.
Really?
(Simon Dominic's bedroom is cozily decorated.)
(One side of the wall is covered with food for thought.)
Look how you stacked up all the books.
It's just for showing off. I haven't read them all yet.
- Simon Dominic. - Yes.
For showing off? Gosh.
Another good thing here is, try lying down.
- Lie down? What's so special? - Just lie down.
- Can I lie here though? - Of course.
- Go ahead and lie down. - What's so special about it?
- Let me turn off the light. - Is it "A World of the Married"?
- I've been watching that too. - This way...
- This is incredible. - It feels great, doesn't it?
That projector is awesome.
And then, lie down like this.
To be honest, I didn't know it was you,
so I was going to leave quickly after cooking.
(The precious moment even makes him forget about going home.)
My goodness.
Let's just forget about cooking.
We can just order something in and eat together.
I'll be just as happy to spend time with you.
I watch a movie or a drama before I go to sleep.
Let's get up. You really, gosh.
I'm going to fall asleep if I stay here.
You're living the perfect single life.
I made some side dishes.
Today was my first time making them.
(His homemade side dishes are revealed.)
My gosh. This is a little...
There are only two side dishes.
(Stir-fried dried squid and braised black beans by Ra Sek)
- Oh, stir-fried dried squid? - Yes, try it.
- My gosh. - Try some stir-fried dried squid.
If my mom asks what side dishes I want to eat,
I always name this one.
Do you like stir-fried dried squid?
This is my first choice. Because it's just essential.
(These menus feel like his mother's dishes to him.)
Although I made this, it tastes quite nice.
Try it first. Try some, Simon Dominic.
You're already like a professional chef.
- Here you are. - I tried it earlier.
(Singleton Simon Dominic)
(is tasting stir-fried dried squid made by Ra Sek.)
(Taking a bite)
It tasted okay to me.
(How about you, Simon Dominic?)
It's so good.
(Melting)
Gosh, it was my first try making side dishes.
It's really delicious.
- Do you want some rice? - Yes.
Wait a second. Let me see.
What do you have in the fridge?
(Opening wide)
(Simon Dominic's fridge is wide open!)
(Simon Dominic's "Chef and My Fridge")
(Empty)
Gosh, your fridge has...
nothing much since you don't cook.
That's right.
(He feels a deja vu of what he saw a few hours ago.)
(There's not much difference between Kwang Min...)
(and Simon Dominic.)
(The sad truth behind the heroes of the Room Concert)
Chili tuna is a must. Always.
(Ra Sek tries his best to find something to repay him.)
- Isn't this kimchi? - Wait. Lately, I hardly...
- took it out and ate it. - Gosh, look at this kimchi.
(Opening the lid)
(Looking closely)
- What's wrong? - It's rotten.
Gosh, this kimchi...
I'm sorry, Mom.
That kimchi is...
I'm sorry, Mom.
(Ingredient 1, kimchi overstaying in the fridge)
(Unable To Use)
(Checking out the next ingredient)
(Smelling first)
It's rotten, isn't it?
I kept this lettuce since I couldn't chuck it out.
(Ingredient 2, lettuce overstaying in the fridge)
(Unable To Use)
- What about this? - What is it?
- Do you need it? - No.
What's this fish?
Since I don't cook,
- Is it a prop? - I just put it there for the show.
- What are those mushrooms? - Sorry?
- Mushrooms. - Where are mushrooms?
These are Brazil nuts.
Are these nuts? I see.
- Maybe this young radish kimchi? - Let me see.
Oh, this is it.
(Sniffing)
- This one is okay. - Is it?
I got it recently.
(Young radish kimchi is finally chosen for the first ingredient.)
(Pass)
You have fried kimchi too.
(The shreds of hope are found here and there.)
(Fried kimchi, chili tuna, and ham were found next.)
(Pass)
(Ingredients for Simon Dominic's "Chef and My Fridge")
(Young radish kimchi, fried kimchi, chili tuna, and ham)
(What dish could he make with these ingredients?)
(The worst condition for a cooking show)
(Thinking hard)
(Half a day ago, kimchi stew turned out well despite the obstacles.)
- In that case, - Yes.
How about budae jjigae since we have ham and all?
- Budae jjigae? That's awesome. - Yes.
- What do you think? - I love it.
- It sounds okay, doesn't it? - Yes.
I do have ramyeon.
- I have these ones. - Oh, that will do.
- You mean this? - This will be more than enough.
(Ramyeon, which is in Ra Sek's DNA, is a must for budae jjigae.)
This ramyeon is...
(He found the last piece of the budae jjigae puzzle.)
Okay, it's done.
In that case, do you have that thing?
- What do you want? - A bowl?
- A bowl? - A bowl.
I mean, this isn't...
- Are you talking about a pot? - Yes, a pot.
- Then why didn't you say so? - Simon Dominic.
- Jae Seok. - Come on.
This is too small.
- It's just for one meal. - Okay.
Let's just make budae jjigae with this.
(He starts cooking budae jjigae for the singleton Simon Dominic.)
I bet you haven't cooked something like stew for ages.
Now that I'm at your place,
(Ra Sek is officially ready to start off.)
your house is all nice and flashy,
but rather than having a proper meal,
you just eat quick meals like at 2am at night.
Just wait a minute. Gosh, seriously.
Now that I'm here, you can eat these side dishes and...
I should make a great dish for you.
(Reliable)
- Mom. Be my mom just for today. - I'll cook it for you.
All right. I will.
Just hang in there. Let me give it a try.
(Step 1, oil the pan.)
(Step 2, cut young radish kimchi.)
This is it.
- Do you need my help? - No thanks.
(Step 3, stir-fry young radish kimchi.)
Gosh, this stir-fried kimchi alone will be nice.
(He's glued to Ra Sek like a clingy son.)
Gosh, okay.
(Step 4, add fried kimchi.)
(Ra Sek's sexy charm is a bonus.)
It's already fried, but I'm going to fry it again.
When did you use this stove? Have you ever used it before?
I turned it on very recently.
(Rummaging)
To grill this one.
- Chewy jelly? - Yes.
(Sighing)
Simon Dominic.
- Jae Seok. - It's a little lame.
- Is it lame? - It's way too lame.
- The life of a rapper is the same. - Right.
It's not so special up close.
(The best hip-hop artist Korea has seen, Simon Dominic)
(What awaits him after the flashy lights turn off...)
(are only these friends who passed their prime.)
(Empty objects that lost liveliness.)
(Real food that appeared...)
(before lonely Simon Dominic)
(Today, he brings warmth like his mother.)
It looks delicious.
(Today, Ra Sek brings warmth like his mother.)
Take a seat.
(Staring)
- I can't believe what I am seeing. - Why?
When would I ever get to have food that you cooked for me?
(Simply touched)
It's awesome.
Maybe I should create an app for this kind of service.
Cast me for the commercial.
Respect for the part-timers!
(The atmosphere gets warmer as the food gets cooked.)
When I am really lazy, I'd just have a side dish.
- Like this can of sweet corn. - Yes.
I'd just have this for a meal.
Goodness. I'm tearing up because of you.
This is how I lived since I began to live by myself.
I'll cook you a nice meal. Can you get the rice ready?
Sure.
This can't be bad.
(Ra Sek is cooking and Simon Dominic is cleaning.)
I usually clean up right away.
- Is that so? - Yes, I like cleaning.
Like washing dishes and clothes.
(Ra Sek's budae jjigae is proceeding smoothly.)
Here it goes.
(He adds stir-fried young radish kimchi and kimchi to the pot.)
(Step 5. Add cut hams.)
(He is somehow making it happen.)
(But the food looks as if something's lacking.)
- Do you have onions? - Of course not.
- How about potatoes? - No way.
- Tofu? - Nope.
- Should I go get them? - It's fine.
I should add more vegetables. What about chili?
I don't have it.
I saw it next to the lettuce.
- Is it edible? - Let's see.
Let me take a look.
(Thankfully, he saved it inside the refrigerator.)
- Can we use it? - Let me see.
(A chili was next to inedible lettuce.)
- Here you go. I can't tell. - It's fine.
- Is it okay? - Yes.
(The chili is edible.)
I can't believe I can use it.
- We can use it. - Yes. It's good enough.
That's good.
(Step 6. Add a chili.)
What's this? A canned chili tuna.
(Step 7. Add chili tuna.)
It's boiling.
(Now the food looks palatable.)
(Checking the taste)
(Shaking his head)
We need to add this thing in it.
(A possibility of failure slowly rises to the surface.)
(He is focused on washing the dishes.)
Did you microwave the rice?
I just did. Only 12 more seconds to go.
(He quickly opens the bag of ramyeon.)
(While Simon Dominic is getting the rice out...)
It's hot.
(Step 8. Add ramyeon.)
(Simon Dominic is just happy that the food is almost ready.)
Time to do something that I don't usually do.
(Secretly)
Here we go.
(Jae Seok quickly grabs the soup mix.)
(He adds the soup mix for better flavor.)
(Emptying)
(A perfect crime.)
It smells good.
- Can you believe it? - What?
- It's done. - That was fast.
Let's eat.
(Ra Sek's budae jjigae is finally done.)
- Try some. - Sure.
- Is it your first meal today? - It is.
(It's Simon Dominic's first meal of the day.)
- Thank you for the meal. - Enjoy.
(Taking a bite)
Wait a minute.
It's a new taste I've never had before.
- Tastes like gochujang stew? - Yes.
The soup is really thick.
It just tastes really good.
(I'll have another bite.)
- This... - It's really good.
I was surprised too.
I am shocked at how good I am.
(Slurping)
(He gobbles down the food like a child.)
(He was always alone eating take-out food.)
(But the food tastes better with a companion.)
(After every bite, they exchange one reaction,)
(and one glance.)
(Ra Sek is also speechless as he gobbles down the food.)
You must've been hungry.
I haven't eaten this much in a while.
(It's a good meal with a comfortable companion.)
It's good to have warm soup in your stomach.
- It sure is. I feel healthier. - True.
Is it tears or sweat?
What's wrong with me?
That's because you don't eat like this every day.
I am sweating so much.
You just eat a can of sweet corn.
(Jae Seok is nagging as if he is Simon Dominic's mother.)
I just have a small bite.
- Your mom will be devastated. - I hope she doesn't see this.
- Mother, don't worry. - Yes, she shouldn't.
I cooked him a good soup today.
(Jae Seok took care of his next-day meal too.)
Thank you for the food, Jae Seok.
(Jae Seok took care of his next-day meal too.)
I hope you have a good meal too.
(Staring)
It's really good.
It's special. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Again soon?
- Sure. Why not. - I know you won't do it for me.
I'll do it for you if there's a camera.
(They laugh genuinely as they converse.)
I knew it. It's the best.
(The happy mealtime ticks away.)
- How old are you now? - I am 37 years old.
I can't believe you are 37.
Were you 27 when we first met?
Yes, it was 10 years ago. We met at "Come to Play".
I know.
(Jae Seok was the host,)
(and Simon Dominic in his 20s was one of the guests.)
When I was in "Come to Play"...
Time flies.
It's been 10 years.
(They spent time with food prepared with his heart.)
(The agency organizes an emergency planning committee.)
(For the agency's singer...)
(to attract attention during the summer...)
(A change in genre.)
(A change in genre?)
(Dance music...)
(suitable for the summer.)
(You want me to do dance music...)
(by myself?)
(I don't want to do alone.)
(What about a co-ed vocal group?)
(Cool)
(Roo'Ra)
(Sharp)
(KOYOTE)
(I will dominate 2020 summer dance music!)
(Did I say I'll do it?)
(Please wait for the next episode.)