My name is Gabriel
[upbeat music playing]
My name is Gabriel
[Defconn] Her afternoon shift has begun.
I can do it.
BUT THIS IS THE BIGGEST HOT POT RESTAURAN
[Defconn] They're coming.
[Minkyung] Gosh,
it must be so tiring for employees.
It's raining again?
I never thought it would rain.
They set up tents here?
SHE NEVER THOUGHT SHE'D PUT UP TENTS
[Minkyung] It'll be harder to work.
[Hyeran] Who knew it would rain?
SHE GOT DRENCHED
THIS IS HARDER THAN I THOUGH
It's much more active at night.
-[Minkyung] Right.
-[Haeri] The lights
Yes, the lights are on.
[Defconn] Spicy food
is perfect for rainy days.
-[Minkyung] That's amazing.
-[Haeri] My gosh.
[Minkyung] I want one!
THE FIRST DAY OF WORK
AT THE HOT POT RESTAURANT ENDS
Mom's here.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese]
What did you do during lunch?
[in Korean] I actually played Mahjong.
We're just starting
without even teaching me?
GIGGLE
SHE EVEN HAD TO BUY THEM ICE CREAM
They tried to beat me.
"My daughter lost?"
THE TRUE MASTER WAS CLOSE BY
MAHJONG IS ALL ABOUT TECHNIQUE
SKILLFUL HAND MOVEMENTS
[Defconn] Wow!
I'll surprise my friends.
QIANYUN DREAMS OF GETTING REVENGE
-I hope I do better today.
-[Lu Hong] Hurry!
THE FOUR GATHERED AGAIN
[Defconn] How come we only see her
during break time?
[Hyeran] Are we going
to play Mahjong again?
WHERE ARE THEY HEADED?
[Defconn] I'm curious
where they are going.
[Minkyung] Right.
GLANCE
We're not going
to play Mahjong for real, right?
They said "class."
I wondered if they were going
to teach me Mahjong
-for real.
-You thought it was
-Mahjong for sure?
-Yes.
Or are they really going to a class?
So I decided not to be curious
and just go with the flow.
I did, but
-Oh, no.
-[Myungsoo] What's going on?
-Why?
-[Myungsoo] What's going on?
FLAP
[woman laughing, speaking Chinese]
[in Korean] They're the only ones
having fun. I'm so embarrassed.
Is that for dancing?
Are you learning how to dance?
SQUIN
-What?
-[Defconn] Is it for aerobics?
I'm so embarrassed!
A PLACE WHERE UNUSUAL MUSIC PLAYS
[upbeat dance music playing on speakers]
-My gosh.
-What? Is this a class?
-[Minkyung] It's so embarrassing.
-You went there to have fun.
What is this? Only I did hard labor
to make some money.
-[Defconn] What is this?
-[Myungsoo protesting]
-They're dancing all of a sudden?
-All of a sudden?
-My gosh.
-[Myungsoo] What is this?
But they really actually do this.
-Is this the class?
-[Hyeran] For real.
-You dance in front of customers?
-[Hyeran] For real.
No. They actually [laughing]
-[Defconn] Hey
-That must be it.
-You could think that.
-Dancing in front of the customers
Keeping up with their schedule
is hard, right?
Yes. I couldn't believe it.
They have so much passion.
-They don't waste time.
-Yes. They live life to the full.
[upbeat dance music playing on speakers]
Gosh, you're starting right away?
You're copying them
as soon as you got there?
-You didn't even learn.
-[Haeri] Wait.
You just dive right into it?
[in Chinese] It seems like Hwalala didn't
even imagine we'd go to dance class.
[Defconn in Korean] They are amazing.
[in Chinese] We go dancing together often.
May every meeting be an elegant moment.
To the wise
and scholarly family members present
[upbeat dance music playing on speakers]
have a wonderful time.
[dancers] Thank you.
[in Korean] Wow.
I haven't heard this in a while.
-[hums] This is music for the DDR game.
-[Haeri] The footwork.
YOU CAN DO I
QIANYUN IS GIVEN TWO STICKS
Yoga?
T-BAR STRETCHING USING A WOODEN STICK
-For your posture?
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-You're doing it.
-[Minkyung] But
It's something you'll need when you work.
I think that's why they do this.
What now?
I put it in between my legs
and try to keep it there.
It helps with your posture?
Yes. For sure.
MAKING SURE THE PAPER DOESN'T FALL
-[Defconn] It looks good on you.
-[Haeri] She needs to balance it.
[Minkyung] My gosh, your body
-You look great.
-[Haeri] It looks hard.
[in Chinese] We're going
to hold it out for one song.
-[Haeri in Korean] What
-[Hyeran] I had to keep
-that posture for one song.
-[Defconn exclaims]
[Minkyung] My gosh.
-It looks hard.
-[Hyeran] After you do that,
you get drenched in sweat. [chuckles]
SHE IS WITH HER RELIABLE FRIENDS
[upbeat dance music playing on speakers]
[Defconn] The music
is too upbeat not to dance.
-[Hyeran laughing] That was so weird.
-[Defconn] Right?
[Hyeran] The music was upbeat,
but we couldn't move.
[music intensifies]
[all laughing in studio]
[Defconn] My gosh.
Have you ever worn anything like that?
[laughing] Not once.
I'm embarrassed even right now.
Can you blur me out?
-[Defconn] You look great.
-[Hyeran] Please. [exclaims]
QIANYUN WAS STUCK LIKE THAT FOR A WHILE
WARM-UP IS OVER
[Defconn] Posture correction programs
are popular in China these days.
-[Hyeran] Ah, yes.
-[Defconn] All over China.
FIVE MINUTES LATER,
QIANYUN FINALLY BECOMES FREE
Oh, my legs.
[in Chinese] We're going to do
a waist exercise now.
[in Korean] I'm so embarrassed
because of these pants.
-I'm so embarrassed.
-[electronic music playing on speakers]
WHILE SHE'S EMBARRASSED, THE MUSIC CHANGES
[instructor in Chinese]
Hands on your waist.
WHERE DID HER EMBARRASSMENT GO?
HER EYES HAVE CHANGED
-[music turns upbeat]
-Five, six, seven, start.
-[all laughing]
-[in Korean] My gosh.
DANCE
My gosh!
All of a sudden?
No way!
-[Defconn] Hyeran.
-I'm so embarrassed.
[Myungsoo] It's more fun than a movie.
-[Hyeran] So embarrassing.
-[Defconn] You're good.
It's more fun than a movie.
-It's more fun than a movie.
-[Defconn and Minkyung exclaim]
This is better than a movie.
ONE, TWO
[Hyeran] At first, it was
It was very similar to acting.
I thought [sucks teeth]
it would be hard at first,
but they said,
"You're Hwalala now, so be her."
And that made me feel free.
I tried to be more like Hwalala today.
It was like getting a tool
after fishing with my bare hands.
It was like they were giving me tools
to be more plentiful.
So, today, I just kept on trying.
-I'm very indecisive.
-[staff member] Yes.
I just can't decide,
and I'm not the bravest person.
TRYING TO LIVE AS THE BRAVE QIANYUN,
NOT THE COWARD HYERAN
OH, MY BUT
LAUGHS
[instructor speaking Chinese]
[Hyeran in Korean] The class
-It was very focused on the pelvis.
-[all laughing]
She's so honest.
She's very honest.
Seriously, I had to shake my pelvis a lot.
A LIGHT PELVIS EXERCISE TO START WITH
IN AND OU
Isn't that the dance on TikTok?
-[humming] It goes like this.
-The tanghulu song?
It's that dance.
Have you ever moved your pelvis that much?
I moved so much that day.
I have never moved that much before.
You'll keep doing variety shows, right?
-[laughs] What?
-Could you show us?
What? The dance?
-Stand up
-Here? No!
-Why not?
-You are crazy.
-Crazy?
-You are so crazy.
-[Myungsoo] Crazy?
-[Hyeran] You are out of your mind.
-Like this.
-My goodness!
MY EYES
He is
-He shouldn't do that.
-He's good.
-You shouldn't move your stomach.
-Give us an example then.
-You try.
-You have to
-How do I do it?
-shake it like this.
Like this.
-Legs together?
-Do a hip hinge and move your pelvis.
[Defconn] You're good.
-And then you bounce it upwards.
-[laughing uproariously]
You bounce it upwards.
-How?
-Like this.
-She's so good.
-You put it in
-Look at her.
-You have to bounce it.
-[Myungsoo] Look at her.
-[Hyeran] You have to bounce it.
-I was so focused on the pelvis.
-Ah!
She says she was embarrassed,
but she didn't hesitate to show us,
-and she's good.
-[Minkyung] She's so good.
-Right.
-But I wanted to
do my best and try hard.
I couldn't chicken out
at such an opportunity.
[both exclaim]
And Hwalala does her best.
-[Defconn] Right.
-On the second day,
I thought I should try to live
more like Hwalala.
[instructor in Chinese]
We'll try the next one 40 times.
-[in Korean] There's more?
-Forty?
[Hyeran] She kept making me do it.
[instructor in Chinese] Forty like this,
forty like this and forty like this.
Forty?
[instructor] So 120 in total. Okay?
[women] Yes.
Let's try.
[women] Yes.
Are you confident?
[women] Yes.
You are? Okay. Let's give it a try.
[upbeat dance music playing on speakers]
[Defconn laughing]
-[in Korean] You're so focused.
-[Myungsoo] It's more fun than a movie.
-[in Chinese] Is sixty times okay?
-[Myungsoo in Korean] It's a comedy.
EVEN HER FRIENDS ARE SURPRISED
[in Chinese] One, two, three, four.
[continues counting]
[Hyeran in Korean] It felt nice
and refreshing to go there and dance
after working all day.
I would glance at my friends sometimes,
and they sometimes glanced back at me,
but they kept looking
at their reflection in the mirror.
I mean, you work hard every day,
and when you go there to dance,
you feel so elegant.
I think I would want to enjoy it.
I wanted to feel that.
[instructor in Chinese]
That is all for today.
Thank you for joining me.
SHE FINALLY ESCAPES THE PELVIS HELL
[Defconn in Korean] It's over.
[Myungsoo] This is so much fun.
[Hyeran] I want to sh**t a TikTok video
using what I've learned.
[friends in Chinese] Of course.
[Hyeran in Korean] Really? We're doing it?
Did you really take a video?
After the class?
They kept telling me from the first day
that Hwalala shoots videos for TikTok.
When they first met me
on my first day of work,
they asked why I wasn't recording videos.
I asked them if I was on TikTok,
and they said,
-"You upload four videos every day."
-[exclaims]
So when I heard that,
I thought I should record some videos.
-Because you have to be her.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
They are totally extroverts.
-Those who are outgoing.
-[Haeri and Defconn] Yes.
It's like a gathering of extroverts.
-Yes.
-They dance and play Mahjong.
I'll copy you.
-We have to do this one, too.
-[friends laughing]
PROMISE
[Defconn laughs]
[upbeat dance music playing on speakers]
[all laughing in studio]
-Smile.
-She's a pro now.
SMILE
Happier!
FROM COWARDLY HYERAN TO BRAVE QIANYUN
THE FINISHED TIKTOK VIDEO
-[Haeri] My gosh.
-[all laughing, clapping in studio]
THEY GO TO A HAT SHOP NEX
-Buy me a hat.
-Okay.
[Defconn] She's really buying you a hat?
[Minkyung] She is? My gosh.
-You went on a vacation!
-[laughing]
Shopping!
[Defconn] I can't defend you.
-What is that?
-I agree.
You danced, had dessert and bought a hat.
-I worked a lot.
-Taeho!
-Myungsoo.
-I'm the only one who worked.
-You are allowed to be angry today.
-[Hyeran] Right.
You can be angry.
-As much as you want.
-Be angry.
-[Defconn] You went shopping.
-[Xuelian in Chinese] You like this?
-[in Korean] You like it?
-[Defconn] Aren't you going to work?
This is good?
Isn't this too expensive?
LU HONG PAYS FOR THE HA
Thank you.
[in Chinese] Thank you.
DO YOU LIKE THE HAT?
[in Korean] It's pretty, right?
[Minkyung] Gosh.
-I got it as a gift.
-[Defconn] It looks good on her.
I don't think I should eat much
[sighs] if I go to places like that.
[in Chinese] Lu Hong
wanted to make sure you ate well.
[in Korean] The food is great here.
Everything was good. Seriously.
[in Chinese] Is spicy food okay for you?
-[in Korean] It's so good.
-[Defconn] They are all so close.
-It's fun.
-When I saw the customers eat,
it looked really good.
[in Chinese] When I see the fruit,
I almost want to ask for a bite.
[all laughing]
WHILE SHE CHATS WITH HER FRIENDS
[Hyeran in Korean]
After making me sweat so much,
you're going to put me to work again.
While hanging out with them,
you must've felt
how close Hwalala was to them.
Yes.
AFTERNOON WORK BEGINS
My legs
[Minkyung] Gosh, it must be so hard.
[Hyeran] I had to work
right after dancing.
[Minkyung] You danced and shopped.
[Haeri] The stairs
-The cars are coming.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-It's about to begin.
-[Haeri] Here they are.
-[Minkyung] Wow.
-[Defconn] The customers are coming.
[Hyeran] After lunch time,
a lot of customers
-begin to come.
-[Minkyung] While the sun sets.
[Myungsoo] Let's see.
APPROACHING THE CUSTOMERS BOLDLY
-[in Chinese] Hello.
-[customer] Hello.
[in Korean] The weather is nice today.
-[in Chinese] Yes, it's very good.
-[Hyeran chuckles] Ah.
GIVING THEM AN APRON
GOING TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER
SHE SEES CUSTOMERS TAKING PHOTOS
[in Korean] Do you want me
to take a photo for you?
Over there as the background.
What do you think?
Stand here.
[in English] Wow. Wow.
[in Korean] Pretty. Beautiful.
-Perfect.
-[Haeri] You're so passionate.
-[Defconn exclaims]
-She's using her pelvis.
MAKING USE OF HER PELVIS
-[Defconn] That
-[Haeri] Her pelvis.
-She even kneels down.
-[Myungsoo] After working out,
you have a lot of strength
in your lower body.
[in English] One, two, three.
One, two, three.
[Defconn in Korean]
Myungsoo is the good photographer.
He must feel threatened.
[Myungsoo] Right?
[in Chinese] This spot is nice too.
[in Korean] Right.
Customers would love that.
My gosh.
[Hyeran in English] One, two, three.
[in Korean] Portrait mode.
[in English] One, two, three.
[in Korean] Is that okay?
WHILE SHE IS BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER
A GROUP OF CUSTOMERS ENTER
ONE AFTER THE OTHER
[in Chinese] Hello.
[in Korean] She's so natural.
-[in Chinese] Hello.
-[Myungsoo in Korean] The hat suits her.
DOING A HEADCOUNT QUICKLY
I think this table might be too small.
Two, four, six, eight.
[Defconn] There must be more.
THEY ARE NINE IN TOTAL
BUT THIS TABLE ONLY HAS EIGHT CHAIRS
I AM QIANYUN, VETERAN MANAGER
[customers chatting in Chinese]
[in Korean] Right away?
SHE TAKES CUTLERY FROM ANOTHER TABLE
-[Defconn] Like that.
-[Haeri exclaims]
-[Myungsoo] She has a knack for it.
-[Hyeran laughs]
And her pelvis movement is
definitely different than in the morning.
SUCCESSFULLY LURED THE CUSTOMER
SNEAK
What is this gathering about?
SHE'S CURIOUS WHY THEY GATHERED
You were shaking hands.
[in Chinese] It's his birthday.
Do you have a cake?
-[Defconn in Korean] It's his birthday.
-It's your birthday? Oh!
How should I prepare
Give me a moment. [chuckles]
-You should sing.
-Do I have anything to give him?
So she went to change clothes.
OUTFIT CHANGE
Into the dance clothes?
[Myungsoo] The highway pants?
She went to change.
After she changes,
-she'll sing a song.
-"Highway."
-Perfect.
-High-waisted.
-High-waisted.
-[Defconn] High-waisted.
[Minkyung] Qianyun would get
a promotion at this rate.
-[Haeri] What is she doing?
-[Minkyung] She's getting her clothes.
-[Haeri] Really?
-[Hyeran] I wanted to give him something.
-[Defconn] Are you changing?
-[Hyeran] I wanted to give him something,
but I had nothing. I only had dessert.
What do I do? I have nothing to give.
Should I sing a song?
-I don't have anything to give.
-Ah.
How about I sing you a song?
-Oh?
-[Hyeran laughing]
-[customer] No
-[Hyeran] You don't need me to?
I don't have anything prepared,
so I'll give you this.
-It's from my heart.
-A gift.
The jelly I packed for later.
SHE EVEN SINGS HIM A SONG
[singing "Happy Birthday" in Korean]
[Defconn] You are good at adapting.
AND THE SECOND GIFT HAS ARRIVED
[Defconn] It must be on the house.
[Hyeran] The restaurant gives it for free.
-[Defconn] When it's someone's birthday?
-[Hyeran] Yes.
A WHILE AGO SHE ADDED A DISH ON THE HOUSE
-Ta-da.
-[Defconn] Fruit cake.
Ta-da. It's a birthday gift for you.
Enjoy.
Does everything taste okay?
SHE LOOKS AFTER OTHER CUSTOMERS
Let me know if you need anything.
[in Chinese] Service here is amazing!
-Amazing.
-[exclaims]
-Amazing.
-[Hyeran in Korean] Enjoy.
I think I was better than yesterday.
[Minkyung] Yes. She is much more relaxed.
[Hyeran] Yes. I felt more relaxed.
[Minkyung] You look like a real manager.
[Xung Ying in Chinese] Qianyun!
[Defconn in Korean] Her friends are here.
HER FRIENDS ARE HERE AGAIN
What brings you here?
-[in Chinese] Let's go.
-Let's go.
[in Korean] Are you going to play Mahjong?
-What?
-[all laughing in studio]
What?
-What?
-[Haeri] Myungsoo!
-Wait.
-Hey.
-What is this?
-She served one table.
-[Myungsoo] She didn't do anything.
-[Minkyung] This won't do.
She said "hello" twice, sang a song
-Sorry, Myungsoo.
-[Myungsoo] Hey.
[Defconn] You greeted the customers
-It was only for a moment.
-and sang them a song.
She only sang songs and played Mahjong.
Don't pay her. I'll report it.
-Where's she going?
-[Hyeran] Oh, my.
-[Defconn] Qianyun.
-Where are you taking me?
[women chuckle]
You want to go for a round?
[laughing] At that moment,
I thought of playing Mahjong again.
-We didn't play today.
-[Myungsoo] Then it's a vacation
-That's all I could think about.
-for sure.
[Hyeran] I thought it'd be Mahjong.
Over there? Mahjong?
Where are they taking me?
[gasps, exclaims]
WHERE DID THEY TAKE HER?
No, it's not Mahjong.
-What?
-It's not Mahjong.
-What?
-They paused it here?
They can't pause it here.
-Wait.
-Here
-Wait.
-What are you doing?
[Defconn] What kind of show
What is this show? I Am Solo?
-Wait
-Is it I Am Solo?
-Why stop here?
-I was just about to get
-a burst of dopamine.
-[Haeri] Tell us.
-Is it Mahjong or not?
-And
-Myungsoo
-Is it Mahjong?
It's Myungsoo's last day today.
My gosh.
After this, he'll be watching
at home getting all angry.
-[staff laughing]
-Today's the only day he can get mad here.
But you paused it here
AFTER MYUNGSOO WENT HOME
[friends chattering]
[Defconn] The video stopped here
-[Minkyung] It stopped here.
-last week.
-[Defconn] Why was she so surprised?
-[Haeri] Why?
[in Chinese] I'll show you a huge table.
[in Korean] Wow!
A HUGE TABLE?
Wow! That is so cool!
-[in Chinese] Sit.
-[in Korean] Sit here?
[in English] Yes, yes.
[in Korean] Are we having dinner?
SHE HAS LOTS OF QUESTIONS
I wanted to try this.
Are we really having it?
-[Minkyung] Wow!
-[Defconn] Whoa!
I thought it was rotating Mahjong.
-This is huge.
-[Haeri] Wow.
-[Defconn] This is a table?
-Yes.
I wanted to try this.
Are we really having it?
THE BIGGEST TABLE IN THE RESTAURAN
[Minkyung] And the table even slides?
[Defconn] It rotates.
Is this rotating hot pot?
It's like a hot pot buffet.
If you pay approximately 10,000 won,
you can have all the dishes you want.
-A buffet?
-Yes.
-It's not expensive.
-You can eat everything with 10,000 won.
CHONGQING 2024
I was really overwhelmed by the scale.
It's a table outside
that seats over 80 people.
Birthday party?
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Gosh, I can't believe I'm sitting here.
[gasps]
[employee in Chinese]
Ladies and gentlemen!
Ladies and gentlemen!
Good evening!
[in Korean] Is he the host?
Yes, he's also an employee, a manager.
The host
[in Chinese] Today is the birthday
of three of our colleagues.
[in Korean] I'm sure they aren't throwing
such a grand birthday party for me
So shall we welcome our guests
of honor with a round of applause?
-He Suteng.
-[Defconn] He Suteng.
-Chen Chaowei.
-[Defconn] Chen Chaowei.
Qiu Qianyun.
-Qiu Qianyun.
-[Minkyung in Korean] What? Wait
-Qiu Qianyun
-It was Qianyun's birthday
the day before I arrived.
-Wait. Then
-[Hyeran] For real.
-So this is an event for the employees?
-[Hyeran] Yes.
They told me that once a month
they gather everyone
whose birthday is in that month
for a birthday party.
-It's amazing.
-[exclaims]
They throw a birthday party?
Qiu Qianyun.
-Qiu Qianyun.
-Me?
I joked around
asking if I'd get a birthday party,
and I had no idea
they would throw me one there.
-The scale is so big.
-[friends speaking Chinese]
[in Korean] It's huge. But this
I never meant this.
This is so
THEY HAVE A BIRTHDAY PARTY
EVERY MONTH FOR THE EMPLOYEES
-I never wanted this
-[speaking Chinese]
ORDER OF THE CEREMONY
1. WEAR HEADBANDS
[in Korean] This isn't the birthday party
I was expecting.
What do I do?
[employee in Chinese]
Now, next will be the cake.
ORDER OF CEREMONY
2. HUGE CAKE
A HUGE CAKE TO SHARE WITH THE CUSTOMERS
[laughs]
SPEECHLESS BY THE SCALE
[in Korean] My gosh.
[joyful music playing on speakers,
"Happy Birthday"]
ORDER OF CEREMONY
3. SING BIRTHDAY SONG (SAME MELODY)
[employee speaking Chinese]
[singing "Happy Birthday" in Chinese]
[singing along]
ALL THE CUSTOMERS CELEBRATE TOGETHER
[in Korean] This
Celebrating the employees' birthday
with the customers
-is very different.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
This will be the first
and last time to have such a big party.
When I do an interview
for a movie or something,
I get asked a lot
if I think I'm in my prime.
But when you're in your prime,
there's also bound
to be some downhill moments,
so I would say no.
But when they threw me the party,
it may not have been my prime,
but it would definitely be
the most blooming days of my life.
This is the biggest present
No, the biggest birthday party
I've ever had.
-[speaking Chinese]
-[exclaims]
Thank you.
THE HUGE CAKE IS SHARED WITH EVERYONE
[in Chinese] Qianyun!
-Happy birthday!
-[laughing]
-[in Korean] That is the same as us.
-[Defconn] They do that everywhere.
[in Chinese] I want to try too.
XUELIAN ALSO DABS CAKE ON QIANYUN
-Since we're friends.
-[exclaims, laughs]
QIANYUN'S FACE
IS FULL OF HER FRIENDS' LOVE
If you see anything you like,
grab them with the tongs.
[in Korean] If I eat this,
all the exercise I did would be in vain.
[in Chinese] It's okay. You can eat today
and exercise tomorrow.
[traditional string music playing]
SHE FINALLY GETS TO TRY THE HOT PO
-[in Korean] Hot pot?
-I wanted to try it,
-and that was my first time.
-It was?
-[in Chinese] Can you eat lamb?
-[Haeri in Korean] I think it'll be good.
[exclaims]
-[Defconn] Now she's trying it.
-[Haeri] It'll melt in her mouth.
[Hyeran] Lamb, beef
-They had different cuts.
-[Minkyung] It looks so good.
[Hyeran] It was so good.
-[Haeri] Good, right?
-[Hyeran] Yes, it was so good.
IT SEEMS TO SUIT HER TASTE
MMM
[Hyeran] Mmm!
[in Chinese] Let us friends have a drink.
[speaking Chinese]
Happy birthday.
[chuckles]
WHO KNEW I'D CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY TODAY?
[in Korean] Wow.
[in Chinese] What else do you want?
I'll get it for you.
[in Korean] No, I'm okay. I have plenty.
[in Chinese] Try this.
You could lose weight.
[in Korean] They take care of you.
-[Hyeran] Very much.
-[Defconn] You were loved.
-You were loved.
-[Hyeran] I was.
QIANYUN IS BACK TO WORK
BRAGGING ABOUT HER HEADBAND TO CUSTOMERS
[laughing]
THANKS TO THEM, HER SECOND DAY
COMES TO A HAPPY END
[in Chinese] Hello.
-[Hyeran in Korean] But
-[Minkyung] It's so big.
[Hyeran] The restaurant
gets packed in the evening.
[Defconn] You can't
see everything in three days.
[Hyeran] Right.
I'm home.
9:30 P.M.
QIANYUN GETS OFF WORK
[in Chinese] What did
you do this afternoon?
[in Korean] I had lunch with my friends
and then went to work out.
They gave me tomorrow off, so I thought
-What? [laughs]
-They gave me the next day off.
Wait
-No. I worked.
-[Haeri] Myungsoo!
-[Hyeran] They edited it out.
-Myungsoo!
-[Defconn] Hey.
-They edited it out.
-[Haeri] I'm sorry.
-Hyeran, do you have social media?
I worked. Social media? Why?
-I think Myungsoo will DM you.
-[laughing]
ISN'T THAT A VACATION?
-[Defconn] You did work all day, right?
-But the day off is true?
Yes. She gets a day off every week.
They gave me tomorrow off, so I thought
I mean, I received a lot today.
I got a hat and a birthday party.
So I want to do something for them.
I was very grateful to my friends.
I was grateful they cared for me
so much and took care of me.
So I wanted to do something nice for them.
[laughing] So, at first I just thought
about getting a nice gift for my friends.
But today, everyone there came together
and helped me.
So just like how we made
dumplings together,
I figured I could cook something for them.
[in Chinese] That's a good idea.
[in Korean] But I don't know what to do.
Maybe something like dumplings
would be nice. Or
[in Chinese] What shall we do?
But I think there are too many people.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] I'm sure
they will help you make it.
[in Korean] Who will help me?
[in Chinese] I will help you.
[in Korean] You will help me?
My gosh.
You can help me?
[in Chinese] Of course, I can.
[in Korean] Then
[in Chinese] I've always
got your back, Hwalala.
[hosts exclaim in studio]
[in Korean] Wow.
[Defconn] She's so warm.
She's such a good mom.
THE STUDIO IS FILLED WITH WARMTH
It's so reassuring.
-She's so nice. She's such a good mom.
-She is
[Defconn] "I've always got your back."
Expressing your feelings
like that isn't easy.
-[Minkyung] Right.
-Mmm.
-[Haeri] Even if you're family.
-Yes.
Okay. I'm counting on you.
AFTER A WHILE
-We have to prepare food for 400 people.
-Even Paik Jongwon can't do that.
PREPARE FOOD FOR 400 PEOPLE
MORE AND MORE
They are going crazy.
-How were you so confident?
-I know? Why did I do that?
I don't know why I said I'd do it.
And finally
[Defconn and Minkyung] Is it Mahjong?
-[Hyeran] And Yes!
-[Minkyung exclaims]
You brought your mother?
I wanted to win at least once.
-[Qianyun's mom speaking Chinese]
-[Hyeran exclaims]
-[Defconn in Korean] Wow.
-[Hyeran] In a flash.
-[Minkyung] She's like a pro.
-[Haeri] Amazing.
QIANYUN'S WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU
8:30 A.M.
DUODUO GOES TO SCHOOL
[Duoduo giggles]
DUODUO LOVES IT WHEN HE GETS LIFTED
It's tiring for your grandma.
-Daddy, you do it.
-[Qianyun's mom speaks Chinese]
[laughing, in Korean] You do it.
Grandma's tired.
[exclaims] It's really high
when Daddy does it. [laughing]
Daddy's the best.
-[speaking Chinese]
-[in Korean] But that day was my last day.
-Right. With Duoduo too.
-Right.
After that,
I wouldn't be able to see him again.
-Once he went to school?
-[Minkyung] Oh?
-[Defconn] Duoduo must've looked for you.
-So at that moment,
I was trying to figure out
how to say goodbye.
[Haeri exclaims]
Duoduo, this is where we say goodbye.
Duoduo.
I got something for you.
I didn't want to put too much emphasis
on it being the end.
And I didn't want to make
a promise I couldn't keep.
So I wanted to say goodbye smiling.
Close your eyes.
QIANYUN THOUGHT OF A SWEET GOODBYE
What do you think it is?
[speaks Chinese]
ANOTHER LETTER JUST LIKE YESTERDAY
Thank you.
[Qianyun's mom] Thank you.
[in Korean] Thank you.
Go ahead and open it.
-Wow.
-[husband speaking Chinese]
I'M YOUR KOREAN MOM
[Hyeran in Korean] He likes dinosaurs.
-Ah.
-[chuckles]
I won't be home at night. Goodbye.
A GOODBYE THAT HE DOESN'T KNOW
-He doesn't know.
-He doesn't.
-[Defconn] He doesn't know.
-[sniffles]
She was taking a video.
He's a brave lad. [chuckles]
He's gone. [chuckles]
BYE, DUODUO
After I sent him to school,
I choked up in the car.
I wanted to part ways with a smile, but
He probably won't remember me,
but the video will remain,
and I hope it was a good memory for him.
That's what I wanted to say,
but I was so upset
that I didn't get to tell him any of it.
So I felt a bit down in the morning.
BY THE WAY,
WHERE ARE THEY GOING ON THEIR DAY OFF?
We'll finish grocery shopping at 10.
Can we make it in 2 hours?
I was treated so nicely yesterday
that I wanted to repay them.
Just like how we made dumplings together,
I figured I could cook something for them.
If I'm going to cook there
-[in Chinese] Should we call Xuelian?
-[in Korean] Yes.
Xuelian.
Just like how they threw me
a surprise party,
I wanted to surprise them as well.
But it couldn't happen
without Xuelian's permission and help,
so I asked if I could cook
lunch tomorrow, and she said yes.
And I asked how many lunches
I needed to prepare.
[Qianyun's mom speaks Chinese]
Xuelian just answered.
[in Korean] I got an answer.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL SHE COOK LUNCH FOR?
-[gasps]
-[Qianyun's mom speaks Chinese]
How many people?
[in Korean] This is impossible.
-This is a no-no.
-[Defconn] What?
[laughs] This can't be right.
-[Davichi] What?
-[Defconn] What?
-[Hyeran] Prepare lunch for 400 people.
-For 400 people.
-That's when you found out.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-There were 400 employees.
-I thought there were 50,
the ones I made dumplings with.
But they said 400.
-I
-I couldn't even dare to try.
I don't think even
Paik Jongwon could do it.
-Even cooking for ten people isn't easy.
-[Hyeran chuckling]
But I already asked Xuelian,
so it's not like I could quit.
[Qianyun's mom speaking Chinese]
-[chuckles]
-[Duoduo shouting]
[in Korean] I think we have to cancel it.
[hosts laughing]
-I shouldn't have asked.
-[Defconn] You can't.
EMPTY EYES
Four hundred people.
What do I do?
You and I are going to cook
for 400 people then?
-[in Chinese] We have him too.
-[in Korean] Is it even possible?
-All of a sudden?
-Your husband.
-He didn't say anything.
-Yes.
[Defconn] He has been staying quiet.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-[Haeri] Right.
As if he was not there.
I wanted to go grocery shopping
in the morning
to cook Korean dishes for them.
Is there a place
that sells Korean ingredients?
[in Chinese] Maybe at the grocery store?
What kinds of ingredients?
[in Korean]
Something like red pepper paste.
[Hyeran] I thought of making
stir-fried spicy pork at first.
I was confident in that dish,
but I thought I should make
something more special.
-So I thought Osam Bulgogi.
-[Minkyung] That's good.
THE MENU WILL BE OSAM BULGOGI
[Hyeran]
I'm not sure if I can make it well.
ARRIVED AT THE GROCERY STORE
-[Hyeran] They just sell meat like that.
-[hosts exclaiming]
It's clean.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-That is so cool.
-My gosh.
-[Hyeran exclaiming]
I didn't see the frogs then.
I was so shocked. They eat them?
[Haeri] Why would they sell only the nose?
Is there a butcher's shop you go to?
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese]
My regular shop?
[in Korean] I want a mix of pork neck
and pork belly.
[Qianyun's mom speaking Chinese]
-This and this together?
-[Hyeran in Korean] Yes.
[in Chinese] How much is it?
[butcher] Twenty yuan for 600g.
That's too expensive.
[butcher] It's the lowest.
It's 22, 23 in other places.
Eighteen.
MOM STARTS TO HAGGLE
-[Defconn in Korean] She's haggling.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese]
Then how much is that?
[butcher] Fourteen yuan.
Let's make it 13.
SHAKES HER HEAD
THE BUTCHER DOESN'T GIVE IN
THEY'RE NOT FIGHTING, THEY'RE HAGGLING
-[Hyeran in Korean] Her voice got louder.
-[Defconn] We'll buy a lot, so make it 18.
-[Haeri] You shouldn't butt in.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
[Defconn] It's done.
[Hyeran] Yes.
I'll pay.
BOUGHT MEA
Let's go buy vegetables.
Vegetables. We need lots of onions.
We need lots of onions.
Onions, carrots, green onions.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] Here they are.
[Hyeran chuckling]
[in Korean] No. That's too many.
What do we do?
[Qianyun's mom speaking Chinese]
[in Korean] Will we need this much?
[Qianyun's mom speaking Chinese]
[in Korean] If I use a quarter
per serving, I would need 100?
[Qianyun's mom speaking Chinese]
[seller speaking Chinese]
PUTTING THE ONIONS IN THE BAG BY HIMSELF
[in Korean] You go ahead. Thirty onions.
[in Chinese] What else do you need?
[Hyeran in Korean] Chili peppers.
Both red and green ones.
-God, 400 people.
-[indistinct chattering]
I'm actually going to do this?
Will I be able to do it?
I HATE MY PAST SELF
I think I'll only be able to feed 100.
[in Chinese] What else do you need?
MENTAL BLOCK
[in Korean] Green onions.
We're going to need lots.
LOTS OF GREEN ONIONS
IT'S FOR 400 PEOPLE, SO
[Hyeran] But it was all cheap.
[Minkyung] Look at the amount of squid.
-[Hyeran] Are you okay?
-[in Chinese] No problem.
THEY LEAVE WITH INGREDIENTS FOR 400 PEOPLE
[in Korean] Over here? Parking lot?
[rock music playing]
-[gasps] You'll have to work a lot today.
-Yes, I did.
-Gosh, they look so determined.
-[hosts clapping]
-They're like agents.
-Your mother.
[Minkyung exclaiming]
-They are like the Osam Bulgogi Avengers.
-[exclaiming]
-So cool.
-[Defconn] Osam Family.
Chongqing Osam Family.
[grunts]
[Defconn] Will they succeed
in the Osam project?
STARE
I hope our dishes don't overlap
with theirs.
I hope they don't overlap.
ANOTHER LUNCH DISH THAT IS READY
[upbeat music playing]
EARLY MORNING, THE SOUND OF CHOPPING
WAKES THE RESTAURAN
LUNCH MENU THA
THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEES PREPARED
[sizzling]
MAPO TOFU
[sighs]
MAPO TOFU THAT IS A TOUGH OPPONEN
How were you so confident?
I know? Why did I do that?
-I don't know why I said I'd do it.
-[Defconn laughing]
[Haeri] How would you do it?
I mean, we're having fun watching.
-I can't imagine.
-[Hyeran] Why did I do that?
I'm pretty good at doing it old-school.
I made food for ten people
-with 5,000 won.
-[staff member exclaims]
-There's a legendary story.
-[staff member exclaims, laughs]
I had to make bibimbap
and to make it cheap,
I needed to add lettuce.
So I chopped the lettuce,
and it looked pretty good.
But fried eggs are the finishing touch.
I thought hard
and used quail eggs instead.
-I fried all of them.
-[staff member] Those small ones?
And I stuck them together
to make bibimbap.
We can do this. We just have to do it.
Should I put on the apron?
[husband in Chinese]
I'm going to go to work.
[in Korean] You're leaving?
-Where?
-[husband in Chinese] Work.
[in Korean] You're leaving?
She was like his actual wife.
-"You're leaving?"
-[laughing]
-She was angry.
-For real.
-She was his wife.
-They're like a real couple.
-Like a real couple.
-You're like a real couple.
You're leaving?
You normally don't go to work
at this time, so why leave now?
[in Chinese] You got this.
-[in Korean] You must help me.
-[hosts laughing]
-You're just going to leave?
-[in Chinese] It's fine. I'll help you.
She'll help you.
-[in Korean] He's running away.
-He is.
Her husband
must've worked out for this day.
[in Chinese] I have to get to work by 11.
[in Korean] Just do some work
before you go.
[in Chinese] It's okay.
Two of us is enough. Let him leave.
[in Korean] Gosh, Mom
You don't think of me,
and only think of your son-in-law.
-[husband in Chinese] You got this.
-[laughs]
-[Minkyung in Chinese] You got this.
-[in Korean] Stop
[hosts speaking indistinctly]
Just chop some onions then.
Just peel some onions before you go.
[Haeri] He's doing it.
PEELING ONIONS WITH HIS FOREARM MUSCLES
GLANCE
I got him.
How dare he try to run away?
He said he had to go, but he's doing it.
OBEDIEN
Do we just dump all in and rinse it?
STEP ONE
PREPARING THE INGREDIENTS
Mom has already started.
[happy music playing]
[Hyeran] It's very low here,
so my back is hurting already.
EVERYONE IS PREPARING THE VEGETABLES
MOM IS PREPARING THE GREEN ONIONS QUIETLY
ALREADY DONE
[in Chinese] We need to pick the top
off the peppers.
[in Korean] Yes, but after washing it.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] Like this?
[Hyeran in Korean] Yes.
This is going to make my eyes tear up.
GRUN
[hosts laughing]
[Defconn] Onions make your eyes water too.
Oh, no.
-He is tearing up.
-[Defconn laughing]
[in Chinese] Gosh,
I can't take this anymore.
CRYING
[in Korean] Once you tear up,
you can't stop.
Yes, you keep tearing up.
Oh, no.
-[Minkyung] They're like a real couple.
-[Haeri] She got him.
-She's laughing.
-[in Chinese] I'm tearing up.
[in Korean] They say if you hold
a chili pepper in your mouth,
you'll cry less.
[in Chinese] Hwalala.
Let your husband go to work.
I'll help you.
[in Korean] Okay.
You can go now. Honey.
You can go. You did well.
-He escaped.
-[in Chinese] You got this.
-[in Korean] He's not tearing up anymore.
-He's smiling.
[laughing]
Bye.
-[Defconn] He escaped.
-[Minkyung] Escaped.
[in Chinese] What should I do
with those vegetables?
[in Korean] We're going to have to wash
and chop them all.
[in Chinese] Then you wash, I'll chop.
-[Hyeran in Korean] Okay.
-[Haeri] She must be good at chopping.
[Defconn] She's charismatic.
[in Chinese] Hwalala,
do I chop it like this?
[in Korean] Like this. Okay.
[in Chinese] Hwalala, is this too long?
[Hyeran in Korean] Like this.
It's thin, so it should be okay.
Now, shall we start chopping?
If you give me a plate, I will
Do we have a basket?
Where should we
-Hyeran, you are
-chop these?
It wasn't my restaurant, my kitchen.
Where do we put the food waste?
Gosh.
I felt so bad because
I kept asking where something was.
If it was my kitchen, I would know,
but I had to keep asking.
My mom usually knows what to do,
but she kept asking me what to do next
-[Haeri] Because she doesn't know.
-over and over again.
And I was like,
"I don't know either. Hold on."
I kept feeling bad,
like I was a nuisance in the kitchen.
-It was a hard time for me.
-[Defconn] Mental breakdown.
My eyes are weird, right?
I put on eyelid tapes.
-You'll see.
-You put something on?
-Yes. I did.
-Wait.
-I wanted to ask you.
-You thought it was because I cried?
-It was weird.
-I thought
-[Hyeran] You'll see.
-you got plastic surgery.
-I was thinking about how to ask you.
-You'll see.
-I forgot to take off the tapes.
-I think I can watch comfortably now.
-Watch comfortably.
-[Minkyung] I wanted to ask you.
[laughs]
Shall we start chopping the vegetables?
We haven't even started yet.
-[Hyeran] I just
-[Davichi] You just finished washing them.
A LOT OF INGREDIENTS
2 PEOPLE
They have to prepare everything.
[Minkyung] You say it's your day off,
but it seems like your toughest day yet.
[Hyeran] We had just begun,
but we were running out of time.
"Will we be able to do it?"
PEOPLE WHO WERE WATCHING
[Haeri] What? Are they going to help?
-So cool.
-[Defconn] Wow, the backup.
EXCLAIM
THEIR CHARISMA CAN BE FEL
JUST BY THEIR APPEARANCE
Please chop these.
Just chop it in an angle.
SLOW
HOW FRUSTRATING
HIS CHOPPING EVEN SOUNDS DIFFEREN
[Hyeran] You're the best.
EXHILARATED
You're the best.
That's it.
[Minkyung] My gosh.
HE SLICES EVERYTHING HE TOUCHES
LEGENDARY KNIFE MASTER
[Hyeran] He is so cool.
EVEN THICK CUTS OF MEA
ARE NOTHING TO THIS MAN
-[Defconn] He's doing the meat.
-[Haeri] The meat. Wow.
-So cool.
-[Defconn] He's slicing the meat?
All the meat?
-[Haeri] My gosh.
-[Hyeran] When those three came,
I felt like I could do it.
-[Defconn] Gum Nanse.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-[Defconn] They're like a trio.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-Then what are you doing?
-[Haeri] Wait
-Hold on.
-[Defconn] Wait a second.
-If they're doing all the work
-Wait.
-What are you doing?
-Don't watch, Myungsoo.
-Myungsoo.
-My gosh.
-[Defconn] Now that I think about it
-I worked too.
You have to make food for 400 people,
and you chop so slow
-while he chops so fast.
-He's helping.
He's just helping.
-We need to chop chili peppers.
-You're giving them orders.
If she says the chili peppers need
to be chopped, he chops them.
We have to chop the squid too.
If she says the squid need
to be chopped, he chops it.
I think slicing the meat might be hard.
-Again with the meat
-Gosh
[Defconn]
And he's slicing the meat. Gosh
Why did you edit it like that?
-[laughing]
-[Defconn laughing]
SO THE OTHERS DID ALL THE WORK?
No. Leading is very hard.
Everyone felt that way?
They helped out a lot, but I led the team.
-I want to say that.
-[Defconn] It was made by Yeom Hyeran.
Then I will make the sauce.
I need garlic and hot pot sauce.
[in Chinese] Let's go get it.
HOT POT SAUCE INSTEAD OF RED PEPPER PASTE
TO THE BROTH ROOM
[Hyeran] Hello.
[Xung Ying] Tell me when it's enough.
[Hyeran in Korean] I think I need more.
-[in Chinese] Is that enough?
-[in Korean] More.
SCOOPFUL
[in Korean] Three more.
[in Chinese] This is really spicy.
IT'S FOR 400 PEOPLE, SO WE NEED A LO
[in English] Okay.
[in Korean] Still, we need a lot.
About this much.
We need a lot of sesame oil.
If you really manage to make
the sauce perfectly,
we will accept everything.
The sauce is the flavor.
-[Defconn] Yes.
-Then she is a leader.
[Hyeran exclaims]
SHE STARTS TO MAKE THE SAUCE
QIANYUN'S SAUCE
1. ADD SOY SAUCE (A LOT)
2. ADD HOT POT SAUCE
I shouldn't put a lot.
I think it'll be too spicy.
Just a little bit at a time.
-[in Chinese] Should I pour this in?
-[in Korean] Just half.
QIANYUN'S SAUCE
3. COKE TO ADD SWEETNESS
4. ADD GARLIC LIKE A KOREAN
I'll put this in and add more later.
We added coke.
Should I add more?
Add more.
-[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] All of it?
-[Hyeran in Korean] No, not all of it.
Just half of it.
A little more.
-[Xung Ying in Chinese] Tell me when.
-[Hyeran in Korean] Okay.
SOY SAUCE ADDED
Okay. Will this be enough?
Will we need more?
A little more?
It's better than falling short.
Shouldn't you try tasting it?
-Let's just put it all in.
-What?
[Hyeran laughing]
So there are no set measurements.
Because lunch time is getting closer,
so I think she's getting anxious.
-She's out of control.
-Yes.
Making more than enough would be better.
-So you're eyeballing it.
-Yes.
There is no system.
Gosh, so spicy.
I think it's spicy for you too.
[in Chinese] Nonsense,
everyone loves spicy food.
[in Korean] I'm going to taste it.
Taste it.
I think it's a bit too spicy.
MOM TASTES THE SAUCE CAREFULLY
[in Chinese] It's spicy.
-[coughing]
-[Hyeran laughing]
COUGH
[Defconn in Korean] It's spicy.
[Hyeran] If it's spicy for her,
it's really spicy.
[Xung Ying in Chinese] Hwalala,
it's 12 o'clock. When are we having lunch?
CURRENT TIME
11:40 A.M.
TIME TO SAUTE THE MEA
[in Korean] The pan
[Defconn] It's huge.
[Hyeran] It's as big as a bathtub.
-[Minkyung] You could take a bath.
-[Hyeran] Yes. You could.
We couldn't chop all the meat,
so we'll start with this.
[Hyeran exclaiming]
[Defconn] Wow, that is a lot.
[Hyeran exclaiming]
JAW DROP
-You can cook all that at once, right?
-Yes.
THE WOK MAKES THE MEAT LOOK SMALL
MORE MEA
[Hyeran in English] Okay.
[Hyeran exclaiming]
[in Korean] Sir, can I try?
Can I give it a go?
Just once.
THUD
UNSTABLE FROM THE STAR
-[Hyeran] I couldn't even stir it.
-[hosts laughing]
My gosh.
-It's hard.
-You can't do it.
It looks easy, but it's not.
-It's all techniques.
-[Minkyung] Nice.
BECOME DELICIOUS FOOD
[Hyeran] Wow, this is
[meat sizzling]
He turned it around like this.
I think I'm getting better.
It was cooked in an instant.
GIVE ME THE SHOVEL
[Hyeran] He must be frustrated.
Gosh, he's good.
He's different.
-[Minkyung] It looks so light.
-[Hyeran] He's different.
So he pushed the shovel in.
THE PRO'S TECHNIQUE ISN'T EASY TO COPY
Okay, we'll do the squid next.
[in English] Okay.
[in Korean] What time is it now?
-[Defconn] She's running out of time.
-[Davichi exclaiming]
[Defconn] They'll start to line up.
[Hyeran] I'll add the sauce in.
GRAB SOME OF THE SAUCE SHE MADE EARLIER
ADD IT TO THE SQUID
And add the vegetables here.
I'll tell you when to stop.
ADD THE GREEN ONIONS THE MASTER CHOPPED
A lot of onions.
ONIONS THAT ARE WE
WITH HER HUSBAND'S TEARS
It looks so good.
It'll be bad
if it's not good after all that.
-The ingredients
-It'll be a waste.
Yes. I'm praying as I watch.
Right.
MIX THEM ALL TOGETHER
Are there too many onions?
It'll taste better with lots of onions.
There are so many onions
that I can't see the squid.
I can't see the squid.
Okay, we just need to sauté it
with the pork.
And we can season it as we go along.
HERE COMES THE SQUID
-There it goes.
-[Minkyung] Let's go!
[Defconn] And it is in.
Please.
Please.
I think it should be redder,
but I shouldn't add more sauce.
It'll be too spicy.
I can't see the squid.
MALA STIR FRIED PORK
(WITH A HINT OF SQUID)
I need to taste the meat.
CHEW
Too sweet.
Too sweet. No, it's okay.
HOW AM I GOING TO MAKE IT TASTE BETTER?
We can't add more spicy flavor.
SOY SAUCE TO COUNTERACT THE SWEETNESS
SHE KEEPS POURING IN THE SOY SAUCE
SALT?
It's like Yeom Hyeran's
chaotic cooking class.
-[all laughing]
-Yes, you're right.
It's still too sweet.
SECOND DOSE OF SOY SOUCE
[Haeri] Won't it become too salty?
EVEN ADDED MORE SAL
[in Chinese] Wait! Don't put in too much.
-[Minkyung in Korean] Stop.
-[Hyeran] That's how she felt.
Stir it and give it a try.
[in Chinese] It's okay.
CHEW
-Add more salt.
-[all laughing]
-[Hyeran in Korean] See? It's sweet.
-[Defconn] She said stop,
-and then add more.
-What great chemistry.
I'll try the squid.
TASTING IT AGAIN
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] Is it all good?
COUGH
PANIC
[in Korean] It's
It's
[chuckles] It's too sweet.
-Still?
-[Hyeran] I couldn't get it
to taste like Osam bulgogi.
Lastly
I'll just add this.
THE VERY LAST SEASONING
SESAME OIL FOR FINISHING TOUCH
I think I added a whole jar of sesame oil.
Okay, I'll taste it one last time
and end it.
LAST TASTING FOR THE 50TH SOMETHING TIME
I think it needs more salt.
[in Chinese] Xuelian! Xuelian!
[in Korean] Hey, come here and taste this.
CALLED XUELIAN FOR AN OBJECTIVE OPINION
I think it needs more salt.
[in Chinese] Wow!
[in Korean] It needs more salt
and it's sweet.
NOD?
[in Chinese] Maybe a little more salt.
[chuckles] She says it needs more salt.
SEASONING NEVER ENDS
ADDING IN MORE SAL
I HOPE IT TASTES BETTER THIS TIME
Oh!
-What? They're already here.
-[Hyeran] Yes. They're here.
-They're here.
-[Hyeran] They're already here.
MENTAL BREAKDOWN
TASTING ONE LAST TIME
-It's fine. It's not bad.
-Are you hypnotizing yourself?
WILL THE EMPLOYEES ENJOY IT?
-I did a little. I was like "Whatever."
-Right?
12:20 P.M.
LUNCHTIME
THE EMPLOYEES GATHER AT THE CAFETERIA
THE CAFETERIA WAS JAM-PACKED
WHILE SHE WAS TASTING I
THEY'RE HERE
[chuckling] I didn't
get to taste it properly.
I forgot to add sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds. Sesame seeds.
I'll add them right now.
[Defconn] So with the mapo tofu
-[Haeri] It looks good, though.
-[Defconn] It looks good.
-[Minkyung] It looks great.
-[Defconn] It looks great
-without red pepper paste.
-[Haeri] Looks good.
People seem to like it, but I'm not sure.
Osam bulgogi. Osam bulgogi.
PORK, SQUID
WILL THE EMPLOYEES LIKE IT?
DISTRIBUTING
Enjoy.
[employee in Chinese] Thank you.
-[Hyeran] Thank you.
-Thank you.
SHE CONTINUES TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
[Hyeran] Thank you.
[in Korean] Enjoy. Okay.
GETTING NERVOUS
I wonder if they're enjoying it.
IT'S HARD TO READ THEIR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
They all came at once,
so I couldn't even check their faces.
I was so worried.
I wondered if they'd like it. [chuckles]
There was mapo tofu and the one I made.
And I was worried they wouldn't like it.
IT HAD TO BE MAPO TOFU
Enjoy.
THE MAPO TOFU LINE IS QUITE LONG
WHILE THERE AREN'
A LOT PEOPLE AT OSAM BULGOGI
LURING CUSTOMERS
Oh.
EVERY CUSTOMER IS IMPORTANT TO QIANYUN
Enjoy.
KITCHEN MASTER WHO WAS PASSING BY
-[Defconn] It's the master.
-[Haeri] Master!
Sir, how was it?
SHAKE
-[all laughing]
-You didn't like it?
-[in Chinese] I won't eat it.
-[in Korean] He won't eat it.
-[Defconn] He didn't eat it?
-Why?
[in Chinese] I don't like
this kind of flavor.
[in Korean] What kind of flavor is this?
A LOT OF LEFTOVERS
He didn't eat mine at all. [chuckles]
What?
SHAKE AGAIN
-Aw! Gosh, that's hurtful.
-[Minkyung] My gosh.
They are locals,
so they're not used to unfamiliar
[Hyeran] Hey, did you like it?
-[in Chinese] It's good.
-The tent
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-[in Chinese] The best.
[in Korean] How was it?
-[in Chinese] It's good.
-It's good?
[in Korean] Really? Honestly? [laughing]
NOD
I don't think there's anyone
who actually likes it.
Um They said they liked it,
but I wasn't sure if they really meant it.
AN EMPLOYEE CAME TO QIANYUN
-Osam bulgogi.
-[in Chinese] Can I have a bit more?
[in Korean] I'll give you some more.
-She asked for seconds?
-Yes.
-That's nice.
-[Haeri] A refill?
SWOOSH
-[all laughing]
-[Defconn] She didn't take the mapo tofu.
-[Hyeran] It was the first time.
-[Minkyung] She won.
[Hyeran] For the first time.
[chuckles] For the first time.
SHOWING OFF
-She's showing off.
-[employee in Chinese] This is good.
-[in Korean] Really?
-[all exclaiming]
Eat up. Eat up.
OSAM BULGOGI IS GETTING POPULAR
-You like it?
-They're suddenly lining up.
-[in Chinese] Refill, please.
-[in Korean] She's taking it to go.
[Hyeran] They bring their own container.
I was watching to see
where you would go. [chuckles]
[in Chinese] Thank you. [chuckles]
CHUGGING IT DOWN
[in Chinese] It's good.
It's sweet and salty.
It's good!
Hwalala, let's eat.
[Hyeran in Korean] Eat?
[in Chinese] You did well, Hwalala.
FINALLY IT'S HER FRIENDS' TURN
[in Korean] I couldn't show
my full ability.
[in Chinese] I'll see if it's good or not.
-Mmm! It's good!
-[in Korean] I don't think she likes it.
-It seems like you don't like it.
-[in Chinese] This is perfect.
[in Korean] Oh, I see.
It needs more seasoning.
Doesn't it need more seasoning?
[in Chinese] I think it's okay.
-I think so too.
-[in Korean] Is it okay?
Mom, is it okay?
[in Chinese] It's tastes good, but
BUT?
-You didn't have enough time, right?
-[Defconn exclaiming]
-[in Korean] That's Mom.
-[in Chinese] If you had more time,
it would've been better.
[Xuelian] You didn't have enough time.
You could've done better.
[in Korean] I was very thankful
for yesterday,
so I wanted to do something.
[in Chinese] You made it yourself.
I'm sure everyone's touched.
Thank you. Thank you.
Do you cook at home?
[in Korean] Yes, but when I got the text
saying I'd need to prepare food
for 400 people,
[chuckles] I was surprised.
I realized I made a mistake.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese]
Food for 400 is a lot.
So is it harder to cook or to serve?
-Mmm
-[Xuelian chuckles]
She's thinking.
[in Korean] Both of them are hard,
but this isn't my kitchen,
and I've never cooked for 400.
Plus, I couldn't use the knives here.
[in Chinese] We also think
serving is easier.
[laughing]
We were worried
you wouldn't be able to make it in time.
[in Korean] I've been thinking that
since last night. [chuckles]
[in Chinese] Did you get enough sleep?
[in Korean] No, I couldn't sleep
last night.
[in Chinese] I told you I'd help you.
[in Korean] Right.
If it was Chongqing food,
Mom would've made it all.
[in Chinese] Right.
[in Korean] You did well.
I know you're not well.
[in Chinese] You did well too.
Cheers!
[Hyeran in Korean] I was glad
I was able to express my gratitude
on my day off.
I've never prepared that much food before.
When I saw the cafeteria
full of people eating it,
it was so worth it.
I wanted to repay them. [laughing]
They may not have thought
that I was trying to repay them
when they tasted it.
But it was a very rewarding day.
SOON
NEW GABRIELS ARE COMING TO MEET YOU
REVENGE
[Defconn] You made lunch
for 400 people on your day off.
[Hyeran] And finally
-[Defconn] Is it Mahjong?
-[Minkyung] Mahjong?
[Hyeran] And!
-[Minkyung] Mahjong time?
-Yes.
They finally sat down.
PUSH
THIS THING THAT FEELS FAMILIAR IS
THE MAHJONG TABLE IN WHICH
SHE LOST TO HER FRIENDS ON HER FIRST DAY
WHY DID SHE COME HERE AGAIN?
[Hyeran] No, this is
No, this is
That's my mom's seat.
Mom. Mom, Mom, Mom.
That's right. I
You brought your mother?
Yes. I wanted to win at least once.
If your mom wins
[Hyeran] Yes, I brought my mom.
We played Mahjong during break time.
So I had to buy them ice cream. [chuckles]
THE MAHJONG MASTER HEARD
ABOUT HER DAUGHTER'S DEFEA
Mom, tomorrow
SECOND NIGH
My friends are going to
want to play Mahjong.
Can you get revenge for me one last time?
[in Chinese] Of course.
[in Korean] Can you sit next to me
and teach me?
Tell me what to play.
THEY PLAN THEIR REVENGE
-[Defconn] Mom's coming.
-[Hyeran] She's here.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] I came
to get revenge for Hwalala.
I am a k*ller hired by Hwalala.
MAHJONG REVENGE
-[in Korean] Mom.
-[in Chinese] Hwalala.
MOM'S HERE
-[both exclaiming]
-[in Korean] Mom!
You can do it, right?
Sit here. You have to sit here.
THE FOUR PLAYERS HAVE GATHERED
[Xuelian in Chinese]
What should we bet today?
How about ice cream?
Ice cream again?
You mom came to get revenge.
-[Qianyun's mom] Right. Revenge.
-[Hyeran chuckles]
Let's get even for the ice cream
you bought last time.
-Let's win.
-[in Korean] Just say the word.
SHE'LL TAKE BACK THE ICE CREAM
MAHJONG RULES
1. ONE PERSON TAKES 14 TILES
AND THE OTHER 3 TAKES 13 TILES
2. TAKE A TILE FROM THE PILE
AND DISCARD A TILE YOU DON'T NEED
3 CONSECUTIVE TILES
OR 3 OF THE SAME PICTURE IS A TRIPLE
3. THE TILES MUST BE IN 2/3/3/3/3 TO WIN
SHALL THE PROS (PLUS A NEWBIE)
START THE GAME?
MOM BEGINS TO CALMLY ORGANIZE THE TILES
NEWBIE 1 IS STILL OUT OT I
Already
WHILE SHE'S ORGANIZING THE PIECES
THE FIRST ROUND HAS STARTED
I WON'T GO EASY ON YOU TODAY
[Hyeran] They suddenly
started to speed up.
They went easy on me
and waited for me before.
-[in Chinese] The bird.
-The bird? Give it to me.
MOM MADE A g*ng
AS SOON AS THE GAME STARTED
[Hyeran in Korean] Oh?
g*ng, MAKING A SET OF THREE INTO FOUR
WITH A DISCARDED TILE
HAPPY, SAD
[Hyeran] I have 13.
I have 13.
Does everyone have 13?
WHILE MOM IS SHOWING WHO'S THE BOSS,
THE DAUGHTER IS READY TO GO
SHE GETS PENGED RIGHT AWAY
[in Chinese] Peng. Peng. Peng. Peng.
-Ninety thousand.
-[in Korean] You happy?
PENG, MAKING A SET OF TWO INTO THREE
WITH A DISCARDED TILE
DON'T WORRY, MY DAUGHTER
OUR OPPONENT IS AHEAD OF US THANKS TO YOU
BUT I WILL THROW MY BAIT NOW
AND SOMEONE WILL BITE
-[Defconn] Oh
-[Hyeran] Oh!
-[Defconn] What's with the camera?
-[Minkyung] The angle
-[Haeri] Wow, it's like a movie.
-[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] Hey.
Hey.
-Hey.
-[Minkyung in Korean] What?
[in Chinese] Hu le.
-[Defconn in Korean] Wow!
-[Hyeran] Wow!
It happened in a flash.
-Just like that?
-Yes. At once.
It happened in a flash.
-[Defconn] It hasn't even been a minute.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
[Minkyung] She's a pro.
SO QUICKLY?
[Hyeran exclaiming]
I finished quickly.
RELAXED
MOM TAKES THE FIRST WIN EASILY
They told me
that my mom taught them how to play.
-Oh!
-She taught them.
-Really?
-So she's the master.
-So it's a match against their teacher.
-Yes.
She is the master.
ROUND 1 WAS JUST THE BEGINNING
-[Qianyun's mom] Hurry.
-[Hyeran] Quickly.
-[Qianyun's mom] Hurry.
-[Hyeran] Quickly.
[in Chinese] Hwalala, watch me.
[in Korean] Who did what?
Who just went? [chuckling]
YOU HAVE TO WATCH
AN OPPORTUNITY WILL COME
Your mother is like a pro indeed.
-[in Chinese] Ninety thousand.
-[in Korean] You're happy?
[Qianyun's mom] Happy!
[in Chinese]
I guess I'll take the ice cream.
2ND HU LE
[Haeri in Korean] She got another hu le.
CAN'T BELIEVE HER EYES
It happened in a split second.
Nice.
I'm fine, and I'm happy my mom's winning.
NEXT ROUND
[in Chinese] Peng!
SHALL I SHOW THEM MY SKILLS?
[in Korean] It's my turn.
MOM WILL WIN ANYWAY
THREE WINS
OH
AND AFTER THAT, MOM KEEPS WINNING
4 WINS
5 WINS
[Defconn] Wow.
[in Chinese] Your mom won again.
[in Korean] I had a really good hand
this time.
It was really good.
[in Chinese] Your mom
won't go easy on you either.
[in Korean] I'm a bit upset.
I thought I would be
on the same team as Mom.
We should've come up
with a plan yesterday.
We should've made a signal or something.
[sighs] Not everything goes
according to your plan. [chuckles]
[in Chinese] I think if I'm going
to help my daughter,
my win is her win.
-[all laughing]
-[Defconn in Korean] Right. So cool.
She's the best.
How come I can't win once?
My gosh
[in Chinese] Hwalala, this is yours.
[in Korean] Take it.
Hurry up.
I WILL BE THE NEXT ONE TO WIN
I wanted to win at least once.
Yes, you get competitive.
[Defconn] Right.
THE GAME CONTINUES HELPLESSLY
AND THE ONE WHO WANTED A WIN
[in Chinese] Look with your eyes
and listen with your ears.
LOOK WITH YOUR EYES
AND LISTEN WITH YOUR EARS
MORE CAUTIOUSLY THAN ANYONE
Peng!
FREEZE
-Gosh, I finished it.
-[Hyeran exclaiming]
[in Korean] She lost.
HER DREAM OF WINNING
IS SWEPT AWAY WITH THE PENG
I had good tiles this time. [laughing]
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
-[in Chinese] What did you even learn?
-[all laughing]
Beng!
[in Korean] No, I meant
This.
[in Chinese] No, not that.
[in Korean] I already played
[in Chinese] Next time.
ONE WIN
XUELIAN GETS A WIN TOO
[Qianyun's mom] She has sixteen pieces.
She has too much.
SHE'S SUPPOSE TO HAVE 13 AT FIRS
AND LESS EACH ROUND
-She has three pieces more.
-[all laughing]
[Qianyun's mom] How did you play?
[all continue laughing]
SHE CAN'T HAVE MORE THAN 13
Don't play.
-[all laughing]
-[in Korean] My gosh.
Mom told you not to play.
-[Minkyung] She got kicked out.
-Don't play.
[in Chinese] How do you have that many?
MYSTERY
[in Korean] You play too fast.
You play before I discard.
That's how I ended up with 16.
You guys went too fast,
so I ended up with 16.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] I was
watching you. How did you get 16?
[all laughing]
I will help you.
MOM IS THE BES
SHE'S CHECKS QIANYUN'S TILES
Discard this.
[in Korean] Discard this?
-Discard this?
-[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] Yes.
[in Korean] For real?
SHE DOES WHAT'S SHE'S TOLD
NOW IT'S TIME TO TAKE ONE
-[in Chinese] Wait!
-[Defconn laughing]
[in Korean] Wait!
[in Chinese] I will end it.
MOM WINS WITH THE TILE QIANYUN DISCARDED
MY GOSH
HER FRIENDS ARE LAUGHING SO MUCH
[in Korean] You played after seeing mine.
You saw mine,
then you took it and won. [chuckles]
[in Chinese] I am a pro!
[in Korean] You pretended to help me.
I can't win once.
SHE DIDN'T WIN ONCE LET ALONE GET REVENGE
[in Chinese] I don't think Hwalala
will get a chance to turn the tide around.
-It's the last round. You can do it.
-[Hyeran in Korean] Okay.
WILL QIANYUN BE ABLE TO GE
HER FIRST WIN AMONG THE PROS
WHO HAVE NO INTENTION
OF GOING EASY ON HER?
[Defconn] Will Qianyun
be able to get her first win?
XUELIAN TAKES THE LEAD
Peng already?
[in Chinese] Hwalala.
[in Korean] What? I
[in Chinese] Did you discard one?
-[in Korean] She's looking at mine again.
-[all laughing]
You're just trying to win.
-[in Chinese] You don't need this.
-[in Korean] Discard this?
SHE DOESN'T TRUST HER ANYMORE
I don't need this.
MEANWHILE
XUELIAN IS ABOUT TO WIN
[in Chinese] As long as I don't make
a mistake, the ice cream is mine.
KEEPING HER IN CHECK
WILL HER DREAM OF WINNING
BE SHATTERED LIKE THIS?
JUST THEN!
[in Korean] Did you discard this?
Oh!
SHE TAKES THE PIECE XUNGYING DISCARDED
-[Hyeran in Chinese] Peng.
-[in Korean] It's her first peng.
-[Minkyung] First peng.
-[in Chinese] Discard this one.
[in Korean] This one?
IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S IN ORDER
CAREFUL
[in Chinese] Is this one mine?
[in Korean] You discarded that? Seven?
-[in Chinese] It's seven circles.
-Seven circles.
[in Korean] Oh!
[in Chinese] Can you end it?
Go ahead if you're certain.
You're sure?
Show us if you're certain.
[in Korean] What? What did you say?
-What?
-[in Chinese] You're sure?
[in Korean] No, no. Wait!
-Wait.
-[Xung Ying in Chinese] Are you sure?
[Defconn in Korean] She must've
had a mental breakdown.
[Xuelian in Chinese] Or you'll have to
buy us one more ice cream.
[Defconn in Korean] They're trying
to shake her.
It's my decision?
I have to decide?
[chuckles] Do I do this or not?
I forgot.
[in Chinese] No, don't tell her.
MOM BLOCKED OFF
[in Korean] I have to decide?
I don't think it's time yet.
-[in Chinese] Look at my eyes.
-Not yet, right?
[all laughing]
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
TRANSMITTING
Did you see my eyes?
YOU ARE RIGH
HER WHISPER GIVES QIANYUN ASSURANCE
[in Korean] I got it.
I got it.
[Qianyun's mom in Chinese] Game over.
[Hyeran in Korean] I did it?
QIANYUN FINALLY WON
-I won for the first time.
-First win.
I won once. I won!
-[Defconn] She won.
-I won once.
I won once.
I barely got my first win.
[Defconn] A gift from your mother.
CONGRATULATIONS, QIANYUN
It seems like you made
a lot of good memories until the last day.
I barely won.
SHE GIVES HER DAUGHTER HER FIRST WIN
Success.
Mom, you're just leaving? You're leaving?
You're leaving?
Mom, you're just leaving?
Did she really leave?
Yes, she left like that after the game.
-To play with others?
-Yes.
-Another game?
-Yes. Another game.
She went to play elsewhere. [laughing]
She was gone with the wind.
Yes, she left gracefully with the wind.
Out of all those matches,
I barely won once,
but she practically had
to spoon feed it to me. [laughing]
And
She was so cool.
She was like, "I won all the rounds,
right?" and then left. [laughing]
She was so cool. Chongqing woman.
Uh Which one is good?
This one? This one's good?
QIANYUN WHO ONLY WON ONCE
It was really fun.
BOUGHT ICE CREAM
AND ENDED HER LAST MAHJONG GAME
-[Haeri] Where are you going?
-[Minkyung] Where are you going?
[Hyeran] I'm going somewhere.
-[Minkyung] To dance?
-[Hyeran] It's my day off.
[Xuelian] Let's go.
And my friends are also on a break.
They take a break for a few hours
and when they go back,
it'll be their busiest hours.
SHANCHENG LANE
[Haeri] Gosh,
I love the vibe of this place.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-[Minkyung] Like Seongsu-dong.
My gosh.
They didn't tell me anything
and just dragged me there.
-Is it like a popular place?
-[Hyeran] Yes. It's popular.
[Haeri] Gosh, it looks so hip.
[Hyeran] Yes, it was very pretty.
THERE ARE STAIRS EVERYWHERE
AND AT THE END OF THE STAIRS
-It co-exists.
-It's like Seongsu-dong
-in Korea.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN HERE?
[Defconn] That's the one
where the mask changes.
-It's famous.
-[Hyeran] There is so much to see.
HIP GIRLS OF CHONGQING
[Xuelian in Chinese]
You can buy souvenirs later.
[Hyeran in Korean] It's so pretty here.
LURED BY SNACKS FROM THE STAR
It looks good.
Wow! What is that?
-Wow!
-Is it dried tofu?
Can three people share one?
[in English] Are you Korean?
[in Chinese] No.
She's from Chongqing.
I am Chongqing [chuckles]
She is Hwalala of Chongqing.
-Hwalala of Chongqing.
-[Defconn in Korean] Hwalala of Chongqing.
They grill dried tofu
and put fillings inside.
I've never seen that before.
-[exclaiming]
-Like jeonbyeong.
-It looks so good.
-[Hyeran] It is like jeonbyeong.
It looks like pork on the outside.
Pork skin.
[in Chinese] Is it spicy?
-[in Korean] Uh-uh.
-It seems like you're
-used to the spiciness.
-Yes.
It has a bit of a kick.
AFTER HWALALA TAKES A BITE,
HER FRIENDS DIG IN TOO
Gosh, for the past three days,
the bathroom
On my first day, when I went home,
the toilet wasn't the one
you can sit down on,
but one that looks like a slipper.
And using the same bathroom
with unfamiliar people,
is a bit uncomfortable,
so I was planning to hold it in,
-but I couldn't.
-[Defconn] Right.
Once you eat spicy food, you can't.
-Most are squat toilets, right?
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-You have to squat.
-Squat.
So they say that
there are a lot of thin people.
Because they eat spicy food.
-So the mala
-Because they let it all out?
[chuckles] I'm not sure
if that's the reason
-You eat and let it out.
-Maybe so, but everyone is so thin.
[in Chinese] Doesn't this just take away
the stress from work?
YES
[in Korean] Do you just walk around
and eat food here?
[in Chinese] Yes. Yes. Yes.
We worked hard the past few days,
so we're taking a break.
GLANCE
[in Korean] Do you
Don't look at her right away, but do
people dress like the girl on my right
-and walk around the streets?
-[Defconn] Where?
-[Defconn] She looked right away.
-[Hyeran] They shouldn't. [chuckles]
You have to wear that
at a place like this.
She was very pretty.
She wore makeup and clothes
kind of like how people do in Insa-dong.
-They would take photos.
-Like how we wear hanbok?
[Hyeran] Yes, just like that.
I don't think she did it herself.
I knew she got her makeup done somewhere
and I wanted to try too.
-Like an experience?
-[Defconn exclaiming]
QIUYUAN JUST DOES I
Like how people do in front
of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
[Hyeran] Are my friends doing it too?
-[in Chinese] Guys.
-[Defconn in Korean] With her friends.
-Are you doing it?
-[in Chinese] I'm getting my makeup done.
[in Korean] I see.
-You've had quite an unusual experience.
-I'm so curious.
HMM
I like it already.
I look pretty already.
[Haeri] Right.
-She's becoming pretty.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-Myungsoo will send you a DM.
-[all laughing]
-It will be
-[Hyeran] A tour package.
a very menacing message.
This is basic makeup?
What is?
[Hyeran] I guess I'm going to have
this makeup on until tonight.
I'm all done.
[both] Wow!
-But
-Gen Z
-Isn't it Gen Z style?
-Wow!
It's Gen Z style.
-It's Gen Z style.
-[Defconn] They put eye shadow on here.
Idols these days
put eye shadow on here a lot.
-And she did her nose.
-Yes, it's red.
-[Haeri] Like idols' noses.
-It's red.
She's like a 31-year-old aunt
who asks for her makeup to be done
like Jang Won-young.
[Hyeran] After getting makeup,
the makeup artists there
took pictures of us
in beautiful photo spots.
They also took pictures of us.
Just put that down and look natural.
OUR NEW AND BEAUTIFUL SELVES
WE WANT TO REMEMBER
It seems like Hyeran has more makeup on.
Yes, they put more makeup on me.
[in Chinese] Thank you. Thank you.
[Defconn in Korean]
There are a lot of stuff in the alley.
-[Minkyung] So pretty.
-[Hyeran] He would take us
to photo spots to get our photos taken.
[Defconn] All the spots must be different.
SECOND SPOT CLEARED
[Haeri] Gosh, they look so natural.
So pretty.
-[Defconn] It's like a photoshoot.
-[Haeri] It has a vibe.
[in Chinese] One more.
-[in Korean] One more?
-[all laughing]
-[Defconn] Pros are different.
-[Haeri] The vibe they want
Honestly, since it was my last day,
I wanted to take photos to remember them.
Let's try a cute pose.
[Hyeran chuckles]
[Defconn] You seem like news anchors.
You're all excited like little girls.
Right.
TWO HOURS BEFORE HER LIFE AS QIANYUN ENDS
-[all laughing]
-My friends seemed to enjoy it too.
-[Minkyung] Pretty.
-[Haeri] And the weather is nice too.
[Defconn] I've never been there before,
but I want to.
It's all so pretty.
[Hyeran] Gosh, this place is nice.
I can see the river.
[Xung Ying in Chinese] Look over here.
THE PHOTOS THEY TOOK EARLIER
HAVE BEEN SENT TO THEM
-[in Korean] Who is that in the middle?
-[both exclaiming]
Who is that?
[exclaims] Is that really you?
-[Hyeran] I don't think it's me.
-Is it photoshopped?
-[Hyeran] They made my chin too sharp.
-It's too much, right?
Yes, they changed me completely.
-[Defconn] Is it distorted?
-Yes. I'm a different person.
A PHOTO THAT LOOKS LIKE US, BUT ISN'T US
This is pretty. It's very pretty.
-My gosh.
-[Defconn] This one looks natural.
My gosh. They're all pretty.
[all exclaiming]
[in Chinese] Oh! This one is pretty.
[Hyeran in Korean] Ah! It's pretty.
You're eating again?
-[chuckles] Yes.
-You're eating a lot.
It looks so unnatural.
This one is nice.
-Why did he take this one?
-[all laughing]
If it weren't your day off,
you would've been able
to wear pretty clothes.
I meant, if it were your day off.
-Enjoy.
-It looks good.
-Salad?
-Beer.
Mmm. Beer.
-I'll eat this and go on a diet.
-[Hyeran] They say that everywhere.
Why are you wearing gloves
when you're using a fork?
[all laughing]
[in Chinese] She wanted
to eat this one at first.
We did a lot of things today.
I was glad I got to spend time with you.
Let's hang out together often.
[in Korean] I kept thinking
it's the last day so I should say goodbye.
I kept thinking that.
It seems like they had a good time.
I'm going to go to the bathroom.
[in Chinese] You're going to the bathroom?
-Want me to come with?
-[Hyeran in Korean] No, no.
Where is she Oh!
-I wanted to buy them something.
-She went to buy something.
I don't see anything they'll like.
-[in Chinese] Qianyun!
-[Hyeran] Qianyun!
WHEN THEY FIRST ME
AT AN UNFAMILIAR WORK PLACE
-[in Korean] You must feel grateful.
-Yes.
[all laughing]
They kept
At a glance, they look like students.
-In the past
-[Minkyung] With the uniforms.
Yes.
Without them,
adapting wouldn't have been easy.
THE PAST THREE DAYS WERE WARM
THANKS TO THEIR LOVE
SHE WANTS TO EXPRESS HER GRATITUDE
TOWARDS THEM
This one is pretty too.
If I'm gone too long, they might notice.
[Defconn] She must've bought something.
-Is the bathroom far away?
-Huh?
Was it far away?
[in Korean] Yes
CHEERS
SHE CLINKS GLASSES TO CHANGE THE SUBJEC
[in Chinese] We normally
don't drink alcohol.
[chuckles, in Korean] Really?
It sounds like a lie.
You are starting to turn red.
[in Chinese] We don't drink,
but we got so excited that we had one.
One drink and I'm out. What if I pass out?
[in Korean] Okay. Put your hand out.
Okay. Put your hand out.
Just stay like that.
[Xuelian in Chinese] What?
What is that?
IT'S A PRESEN
-[in Korean] I forgot to remove the tag.
-[all laughing]
The price tag
-How rude.
-Is it a bracelet?
-Like a friendship bracelet?
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-[all exclaiming]
-Nice.
-They will cherish it.
-I hope you like it.
[Xung Ying] Thank you.
BRACELETS SHE BOUGHT FOR HER FRIENDS
-Didn't you say you went to the bathroom?
-You lied to us.
PRETTY
[in Korean] I wish
the Burberry lady was here.
-Right.
-The rich lady isn't here.
[in Chinese] Gam
How do you say it again?
[in Korean] No. You say "Gomawo."
[in Chinese]
That means "you're welcome," right?
[in Korean] Gomawo.
Why do you have so much doubt?
I DON'T TRUST YOU
She's very funny.
She's a jokester.
I taught you this yesterday.
-I taught them that.
-Right.
-The star.
-Yes, and
[Defconn] You guys are like students.
-[Hyeran] Right.
-[Defconn] So pure.
LU HONG'S BRACELE
-That's good.
-Nice one.
I also got one for Erjie.
-Right?
-It's the one I have on now.
-[Defconn] I see.
-It's this one.
-Pretty, right?
-What about us?
I didn't even think to buy one. Back then,
-the host wasn't decided.
-[Defconn] Right.
-The host wasn't decided.
-[Defconn] Yes.
We don't deserve it.
Anyway
-You were like little girls.
-I got one for Erjie too.
XUNGYING CHECKS THE TIME
ONCE THEY GO BACK,
SHE WILL NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN
If you part ways right now, is it over?
-Since it's the end, things are
-Right.
It's time for me to say goodbye.
You have to part ways with them.
[sighs]
[in Chinese] Let's have a look.
[in Korean] You won't be able
to see me tomorrow.
Is there anything you want to say to me?
SHE MANAGES TO BRING UP THE GOODBYE
[in Chinese] Tomorrow?
Where are you going?
Are you going to Korea?
[in Korean] I'm going to Korea.
[in Chinese] You're going to come back.
-I trust that you'll come back to see us.
-[Xung Ying] Mmm.
[in Korean] Let's all go to Korea later.
-You weren't acting.
-I wasn't.
[Xuelian in Chinese] Later? Okay.
[in Korean] They want to part ways calmly.
[in Chinese] You can't bear
to leave us, right?
[Defconn in Korean]
They're grateful for you.
You can't bear it, right?
SHE ENDS UP SHEDDING TEARS OF SADNESS
[Hyeran in Korean] Cover me.
-[Defconn] Aw.
-I wonder what that feels like.
It's so intense.
UNLESS YOU'RE A GABRIEL, IT'S HARD TO KNOW
-It's a special experience.
-[Haeri] For sure.
[Defconn] This show
lets you experience something special.
I was I was just so grateful.
I hope they stay beautiful
as they are now.
I want them to be happy.
I just wanted to say that
and nothing else.
But thinking that
it's our last moments together
I'm a lightweight.
I have a drinking habit.
COVERING UP THE SADNESS
I cry when I drink alcohol. [chuckles]
[in Chinese] You told us to be happy
no matter what.
[in Korean] I want to part ways smiling.
[Xuelian in Chinese] You want us
to be happy, right?
-[in Korean] Be healthy.
-[in Chinese] No crying.
Be happy.
-You're making me cry.
-[in Korean] I have a habit.
[all laughing]
[Xung Ying in Chinese] Let's go.
[Hyeran] Let's part ways smiling.
THEY WENT TO THE BATHROOM
[Hyeran in Korean] I don't like crying
in front of the camera,
so I couldn't tell you before.
-[Xuelian in Chinese] It's okay.
-[Hyeran in Korean] Thank you so much.
I wanted to thank you
for being so nice to me
even when it was tiring and all.
[Xung Ying in Chinese] It's okay.
If you cry, we'll cry.
[Minkyung in Korean]
Hyeran was so sincere.
[Hyeran] Yes.
So I wanted to say goodbye here
with a smile.
I didn't want to cry
in front of the camera.
[Xuelian in Chinese] Hwalala, we like you.
[Defconn in Korean] It's so heartwarming.
It conveys the feelings
from one person to another.
[in Chinese] Hwalala, although
our time together was short,
we all like you so much,
and the next time we meet,
I hope we can still be friends.
Uh When you leave,
we'll think of you
in our daily moments again.
-Hyeran.
-Hyeran.
HYERAN TELLS THEM HER REAL NAME
BEFORE SHE LEAVES
[in Korean] It's pretty at night too.
QIANYUN SAID GOODBYE TO HER FRIENDS
AFTER PARTING WAYS
[Defconn] So you parted ways with them.
[Hyeran] A millions thoughts
rushed through my head.
I've only been there for three days,
but I just had a lot to think about.
[Defconn] It happens.
From the things
I felt on my first day here
Yes.
-Right. Why does it feel so long?
-[Hyeran] Yes, it feels so long.
QIANYUN'S START WAS FULL OF ANXIETY
Mama?
Hyeran's always indecisive
and easily frightened.
She hesitates a lot.
But when I got a new name,
I thought this person would've done this,
or would've tried this.
I think I got more freedom
within her name.
Within someone else's name.
THE LAST FREEDOM AS QIANYUN
When I'm having a hard time
When I need a change,
I thought it would be nice
to borrow someone else's name.
I'm Hwalala, so let's do this.
KEEPING QIANYUN IN HER HEAR
SHE GOES BACK TO BEING YEOM HYERAN
08:20PM
72 HOURS AS QIANYUN COMES TO AN END
-Seventy two hours is three days, right?
-Yes.
You must've felt a lot of things
in the last three days
to be crying like that.
Three days didn't seem like three days.
-Those three days were long.
-[Defconn] Yes.
But you know you parted ways very calmly
unlike the others.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-I kept thinking that
-[Defconn] What?
-the way she parted
was very different from Myungsoo.
-Yes.
-He threw a huge party.
-Right.
-[all laughing]
-He had a goodbye party.
-Songkran.
But Hyeran
just left Qianyun's life naturally.
She lived her life for a few days
and came back as if nothing happened.
So, what you're saying
is in Myungsoo's case,
-it felt like he was patching things up?
-[all laughing]
-Without too many feel-good stories.
-Without that, he would be in trouble.
-[Hyeran] Yes.
-Anyway, the city had a very fiery vibe
-Yes.
-so you had a fiery goodbye.
-[Hyeran] Right.
-Yes.
During this opportunity, I thought,
"What if it wasn't 'My name is Gabriel'
or 'My name is Hwalala,'
but 'My name is Yeom Hyeran'?"
If someone comes to live my life,
what kind of person would I be to them?
-Right.
-What would they think of my friends,
my life goal, and my actions?
It made my life seem special.
The same applies to someone else's life.
Everyone's life appeared special.
-Oh.
-Hwalala's life felt very special to me.
I hope she continues to live a happy life
-as the protagonist of her life.
-That's nice.
So nice.
You seem to know the show's intent.
-[chuckles] Is that so?
-[Defconn] Yes.
And of course, we have
-an epilogue ready.
-Yes.
[Defconn] Shall we watch it?
[Hyeran] My gosh.
EPILOGUE
DAY 0
JIANGBEI AIRPORT, CHONGQING
-I knew it!
-[all exclaiming]
-The one who asked for a photo.
-Yes!
[Defconn] At first.
After I saw Myungsoo's epilogue,
I thought it might be her.
[Qianyun in Chinese] One, two, three.
-[in English] One more.
-[in Korean] My gosh.
-You took photos of each other.
-My gosh.
[Hyeran in English] Thank you. Thank you.
[in Chinese] Thank you.
[in Korean] She gave you an envelope.
[Defconn] She gave you the envelope.
[Minkyung] Did she draw
that picture herself?
[Hyeran] She drew it?
[Defconn] She must've drawn it.
QIANYUN DREW THE PICTURE
-I thought Duoduo drew it.
-My gosh.
AND
And!
Wow
-The timing You had no idea, right?
-[all exclaiming]
And she had sunglasses on at first.
-But she didn't have them on then.
-[Defconn] Yes.
[in Chinese] Welcome to Chongqing.
Did you have a good time?
My family and friends
seemed to like you very much.
I hope they created good memories for you.
-[Defconn in Korean] How pretty.
-[in Chinese] I hope we can
-meet sometime. Goodbye.
-[in Korean] It's like a painting.
So she left a message for you.
DUODUO'S WAY TO KINDERGARTEN WITH HYERAN
NOW RETURNED TO QIANYUN
HER CHATTER-FILLED COMMUTE TO
WORK WITH HER HUSBAND
[in Chinese] Duoduo said,
"Mom, you're pretty."
SHE RETURNED TO HER PLACE AS A WIFE
AND DUODUO'S MOM
Qianyun, did you have a good time
over the past three days?
Duoduo's been missing you since you left.
I miss you and love you, Mom.
Hello, Hwalala.
I was glad I could spend time with you.
You've added more colors to my quiet life.
I'll treasure and wear
this bracelet you gifted me.
AND
HER EVERYDAY LIFE WITH HER FRIENDS
IS STILL EXCITING
[Defconn in Korean] Hyeran
You've seen Qianyun
-My gosh.
-for the first time.
-You've seen her for the first time.
-Yeomlala.
You heard her last message to you.
-It was her.
-My gosh.
Honestly, after the sh**t, I had no idea
and I thought I'd finally
get to see who she is.
-You thought about who it was?
-I didn't know who it was
and just waited for the epilogue.
My gosh.
My name is Gabriel
AUGUST 16TH
A NEW GABRIEL WILL RETURN
I want to try something new.
Something that might confuse me,
that might make me go "What's this?"
Celebrities should have a hard time.
[echoing] Celebrities
should have a hard time.
A HARD TIME
PRINT COMPLETE
[Changwook] What is all this?
My name is Pipe.
[Defconn] They've planted things on top.
[farmer in Spanish]
We're going to harvest seven tons.
[in Korean] Seven tons?
Seven tons?
THAT'S HOW THE LIFE OF A JIMADOR STARTED
YOU GOT THIS, PIPE
Among those who drink tequila,
how many do you think
harvested agave before? [laughs]
I'm the only one.
I have pride.
How come mine isn't round?
Is that a pineapple?
[grunts] This is really hard.
I made a huge mistake.
Celebrities should have a hard time.
Help me!
[chuckles] I shouldn't have come here.
HE'S THE SON-IN-LAW OF A RICH FAMILY?
I came to visit my father-in-law.
It was a little scary. [chuckles]
I didn't know what to do.
-Wow!
-Wow!
That is next level.
[Changwook] It was like a new world.
That overwhelming spectacle.
-[Defconn] Wow!
-[Haeri] Whoa.
[Defconn] g*ns everywhere!
Are you sure
your father-in-law sells tequila?
HE ISN'T SOMETHING ELSE?
I love those types of movies.
A DRINKING SESSION AMIDST ALL THE TENSION
GLANCE
[in Spanish] Chug, chug, chug.
FLUSTERED
THE FATHER-IN-LAW TEASES HIS SON-IN-LAW
[Changwook in Korean] I felt like
I had to drink.
They kept giving me drinks
since Pipe is a heavy drinker.
I am Pipe, but I'm not Pipe.
I am Pipe. [chuckling] I kept
going back and forth.
Yes, I slept well.
I'd like to go to a country I've never
been to before and I prefer the city.
-[staff member] City?
-Yes.
COUNTRY SHE'S NEVER BEEN TO BEFORE
CITY
ANALYSIS COMPLETE
What is this? I
What is Kigali?
[gasps]
It's in Rwanda.
RWANDA
KIGALI
HER FIRST TIME IN AFRICA
-A fashion show all of a sudden?
-A model?
[Jinkyung] My name is Kellia.
I really thought I was Kellia.
A STYLE CHANGE FOR THE CASTING
That's how you're going to cut it?
In just a straight line?
[Jinkyung] I've never seen someone
cut hair with those scissors.
Aren't those scissors
we use to cut kimchi?
A MILITARY-STYLE CU
Let's not talk about
the hair on top. [chuckles]
I can't miss out on the hot clubs
while I'm in Rwanda.
[in English] Chris is very handsome.
You're my style.
FLIRTING
-[in Korean] Hold on. [chuckles]
-You're really going for it.
[Defconn] It's like
you've gone back to your 20s.
GEN Z POWER CHARGED UP
[in English] I have a question.
When were you born?
[in English] I was born in 2004.
This is confusing for me.
CONFUSED? I'LL SHOW YOU
-[in Korean] Awesome.
-So cool.
THE GEN Z SEEMS TO BE A VETERAN
[in English] I'm saying
it's really, really good.
[in Korean] I've failed many times.
Should I try to be more unique?
[in English] I mean,
everything is looking nice.
SHOWING OFF
-[in Korean] Out of nowhere.
-[laughing]
What was that just now?
That's how badly I wanted to be cast.
DAY OF THE SHOW
[Jinkyung] I kept thinking
I can't screw up,
and that I had to do well.
WHAT WILL THE GEN Z'S
FIRST FASHION SHOW BE LIKE?
[Gabee] I just let myself go.
In traditional dancing, I think
the costume is the most fun part.
I'm Usiel and I live in Mexico City.
STREET PERFORMER USIEL
Hi-yah!
Wow! What's this?
Soapbox?
THEY TRY TO JUMP OVER OBSTACLES
WITH HAND-MADE MOTOR-LESS VEHICLES
It is a very big event,
so I thought I should let
more people know.
EVERYONE WORKED ON IT TOGETHER
I think it should be more this way.
More to Dad's side.
SOAPBOX IS READY TO GO
BUT IT CAN'T BE OVER 80KG
Are we weighing it?
-They weigh it old-school style.
-[hosts laughing]
BU
THE ORGANIZERS BECOME SERIOUS
SHAKE
No?
-Gosh. Why?
-What is it?
[in Spanish] There's an 80kg limit,
and this weighs 220kg.
[in Korean] Let's just take off
everything we can.
THEY START TO CUT PIECES OFF
THE TENSION IS OVERCOME WITH MUSIC
WILL THEY BE ABLE TO FINISH THE RACE?
I want to go to Europe.
One, two, three.
Georgia as in Georgia coffee?
I've never been to Europe before.
Wow.
Is it here?
-[echoing, in English] I live here?
-[Defconn] It really is the countryside.
[in Korean] I thought
I'd be living in the city.
My name is Rati.
THIS ISN'T ALL
I'm not good at singing or dancing.
I have two left feet.
HE ENDED UP IN A PLACE
WHERE PEOPLE ARE DANCING
I can't eat cucumbers.
He's giving me a cucumber.
[hosts exclaiming]
BROKEN
I tasted cucumber
for the first time today. [chuckles]
THE ANALYSIS MAY HAVE BEEN WRONG,
BUT HE STARTS TO ADJUS
Gosh, this hurts my pride.
Manual labor isn't easy.
[Dex] She's pregnant.
One, two, three, four Ten.
[man in Georgian] Are you tired?
[Dex] No, not at all.
There's so much. It's never-ending.
I want to be someone perfect.
Feel it. I know I can work hard.
CHECK?
I wanted to try and be the kind of son
I couldn't be in Korea.
STAND, CHANGE
-[in Georgian] That's pretty.
-[both laughing]
[in Korean] We did well.
COUNTRY LIFE SHOWN BY RATI
So we just finished watching Hyeran's life
in Chongqing for 72 hours.
We would like to see you again next week,
but unfortunately,
we're going to take
a hiatus for two weeks.
-[all exclaiming]
-[Defconn] Yes.
-Hiatus for two weeks.
-Why?
-Why are we taking a break?
-[Hyeran] The Olympics.
-[Defconn] There's the Olympics.
-Right.
-The Olympics.
-We must watch.
-The Olympics.
-Yes.
The world festival is waiting.
Of course. We have to watch it.
So after a two week hiatus,
on August 16th,
we will come back with two new Gabriels.
-Right.
-We will come back soon,
so wait for us while watching reruns.
We will see you next week.
[in English] What's your name?
[all] My name is Gabriel!
[in Korean] Thank you, Yeom Hyeran.
My name is Gabriel
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01x06 - Episode 6
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The life of another person will start now. For 72 hours, live the actual lives of strangers.
The life of another person will start now. For 72 hours, live the actual lives of strangers.