Itaewon Class (이태원 클라쓰)

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS

PORTRAYED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

What should we do?

-About what? -Ma Hyun-yi.

People are responding negatively to the article.

Hyun-yi should've at least given us a heads-up.

Well, I think it'd be better for us to eliminate Hyun-yi.

And reduce Hyun-yi's airtime as well.

The judges will decide whether or not Hyun-yi'll be eliminated.

Let's get started.

Let's go.

The survival match among the finest pubs.

We're here to find the best pub in the country.

Among the 16 pubs from all over the country,

only four are remaining.

This is the long-awaited final round.

Who will be named the best chef?

The Best Pub begins now.

I'm sorry.

I know it's cruel of me to pressure you like this,

-but I-- -No.

The diamond.

You thought of me when you read that poem?

For Saeroyi,

you,

and the DanBam family,

I will toughen up.

I'll stay strong.

You see,

I'm so proud of you.

We've been using the blind testing method since the third round.

The judges have no way of knowing who made what.

All they care about is how good it tastes.

Just now,

the judges have completed tasting all the foods.

First, let me interview Mr. Park Jun-gi, Jangga Pub's head cook.

You've always received high scores.

Are you feeling confident about today as well?

I've been doing this--

Look at... Oh, right.

I've been a cook all my life.

I did my best, as always.

You're a true pro.

Then let's speak with Ms. Ma Hyun-yi,

the head chef of DanBam who's been on a winning streak.

You were named number one for two weeks in a row.

How do you feel now?

DANBAM PUB

Today,

something personal about me

was made public, irrespective of my wishes.

Frankly, I'm not in the greatest mood.

Right, I see. When you're in the showbiz...

-And you're awfully popular, so-- -I am

a transgender.

YOU GOT THIS! WE MUST WIN!

-For real? -No way.

Yes, right.

A personal matter

was made public earlier today, irrespective of her wishes.

Hyun-yi's probably quite upset about it.

But you're standing here now, looking confident and strong.

I believe that this round

will be an opportunity for you to prove yourself.

Prove myself?

I'm just me,

and I don't need anyone's approval or validation.

I see.

Then could you tell us why you're here?

There are people who keep me strong.

I wanted to repay them by making delicious food.

That's why I'm here.

That's very inspiring.

Your co-workers must be so proud of you.

How well do you think you'll do today?

They say, birds of a feather flock together.

I work at the best pub in Korea

with the most wonderful people.

I, too,

will be the best.

In the previous round, we all saw what Hyun-yi can do.

So I don't think Hyun-yi's just bluffing.

Let's find out if the judges feel the same way.

The long-awaited final round. The winner is...

We'll be back in 60 seconds!

You're watching The Best Pub live.

It's time to announce the final winner.

The winner is...

DANBAM PUB

THE BEST PUB

DanBam Pub's Ma Hyun-yi!

Congratulations!

FINAL WINNER MA HYUN-YI, DANBAM PUB

Congratulations, Hyun-yi.

How do you feel--

Well done. Hyun-yi. Great job.

-Go, Hyun-yi! -Seriously, great job.

-My gosh. -We won!

-Gosh, this is so cool. -Hyun-yi!

What did I say? Hyun-yi is so amazing!

Come here, guys.

MA HYUN-YI IS THE FINAL WINNER

Hyun-yi.

You're the best.

TRANSGENDER CHEF MA HYUN-YI WINS THE COMPETITION

You assured me we'd win when you took this on.

I'm sure you remember what you said to me.

What should we do?

What do you want me to do?

Ms. Oh.

What did he do to make sure we could win?

He made them do blind tests instead when Ma Hyun-yi started becoming popular

and pressured Mr. Park, who wasn't nervous at all.

Nevertheless, he ended up ruining Jangga Co.'s reputation.

Is that all he did?

He also

leaked Ma Hyun-yi's private matter to the media

to deliberately distract her.

For that, he deserves some points.

Geun-soo, you may leave.

I thought he left for good, but he came back

and said he wants to run Jangga Co.

He wants to take over this role.

What's your thought on that?

Do you think he can be my successor?

He is

a lot like you, sir.

So is this the high card you talked about?

I did this to win.

Why do you have to--

Hold tight.

Let's go.

Move to the rhythm,

and make it seem like your body accidentally brushed against hers.

There's nothing going on between us. We're not dating.

We really are just friends.

But I like her.

Yes.

I don't care what anyone says.

I just need you.

Hey, what are you doing here?

You said you were in Jeju. You're back already?

That story about Hyun-yi.

It was you, wasn't it?

I worked as a model for three years, so I know dozens of reporters.

You didn't think I'd find out?

That's right. It was me.

What about it?

I was simply trying to win. That's all.

Was I supposed to keep it a secret

just because Hyun-yi and I used to be close friends?

Would you have done that?

Just be yourself.

Being a pushover suits you better.

But you told me

"If you desperately want me

you should take over Jangga Co."

Later on, I said that I was just talking nonsense.

-If that's why you're being like this-- -Bullshit.

I was so used to giving up,

but I made a choice for myself for a change.

I ditched everything and chose this because of what you said.

You can't do this to me.

You know,

I don't want to destroy you.

What?

A while ago,

Boss told me this.

When it comes to your feelings--

Again! I'm so sick of hearing you talking about him!

I don't care what your amazing boss said.

It's already too late.

I can't stop now, Yi-seo.

I can't

hold back my feelings for you.

I'm sorry.

I can't accept your feelings.

Sorry.

I really am.

Hey, well...

I told you to get more rest.

We won The Best Pub,

and the investment has been confirmed as well.

-Thanks for your hard work. -That's it?

What?

You always pet my hair.

Oh, that...

I have to go draft the contract for Ms. Kim. Let's go.

Aren't you coming?

I am.

Watch the steps.

DANBAM

You won't regret this investment decision, ma'am.

I'm a woman of her word.

Thank you.

You've made some promises too.

Keep your end of the bargain.

Your goal.

Becoming number one in Korea!

Of course. I'm a man of my word as well.