Flower Boy Ramen Shop (꽃미남 라면가게)

Flower Boy Ramen Shop

Episode 1

Good morning.

Good morning.

How long did you live in New York?

About 3 years.

Where in New York?

Manhattan.

Really! Where in Manhattan?

Upper East Side.

Oh my gosh! I was there, too.

Do you know this Italian restaurant called Bella Blu?

The pasta there is heavenly.

And the bistro... I love the music there.

If you were in New York for 3 years, you must know a lot of good restaurants.

Did you not understand me?

How pretty.

What?

Your lips are... pretty.

I'm getting off...

at your house.

Oh, you're awake?

Where are you going?

Thanks for letting me sleep.

You're leaving?

You're really... just going to sleep then leave?

I asked you to let me sleep over.

Why?

You're asking because you really don't know?

You can't do that with me.

You'll get in big trouble.

It's me.

Cha.

Yeah, Cha Chi Soo.

Forget it.

Chairman Cha sent out some punks.

Yeah. Let's meet up.

Hey, don't worry about it.

Don't worry it's my treat. Let's go and play.

Dang, Cha Chi Soo's at a low.

Is that the first thing you say after all this time?

What are you worried about?

You're worried you have nowhere to go?

Just come to Gangnam.

There are offices all over Gangnam.

Want to go to Hongdae?

Our band's rehearsal studio?

All the company's clients are there.

- Itaewon? - Hey!

I just got back from America and you want me to go to a Yankee neighborhood?

You don't even have a bed in your room.

Then go to a hotel.

I can't.

He has already scoped out all the hotels.

Isn't there somewhere he would never find me in Seoul?

Hey!

But where's Hyun Woo?

Why isn't that jerk's phone working?

Oh, Hyun Woo! You can go to him.

Yeah, Noryangjin.

What 'jin'?

Noryangjin.

The mecca of civil service students where 50,000 of the nation's civil service students flock.

In order to become a teacher here, you must beat the odds of 158 to 1.

Teacher.

The Great Noryangjin Survival Test in order to obtain...

the precious metal food tray of a teacher.

Yes. I am a civil service student!

- I know. - It's our 1000th day!

Of course.

You two came to Noryangjin not to study but to fool around?

Today is not your stupid 1000th day,

it's D-167 days.

167 days until the 2nd round of civil service exams!

What are you doing?

Do you know her?

May your love be beautiful.

The only things you can trust is your hard work and your butt's strength.

Will... I pass?

If you work hard in your fields of study this year...

And keep your temper in check, things will be fine.

It says although maybe not this year, there is potential for next year.

No, I have to pass this year!

You'll fail if you lose your temper.

Miss...

You chose the 'ringing bell' card.

What's that?

It's a card of fate.

What?

Miss, have you kissed before?

Must I answer that now?

So you haven't.

You've heard the saying about hearing bells during a kiss, right?

Well...

This is that exact card.

The card that says you will hear bells when you meet your soulmate.

This is a very rare card.

Why did you pick this card?

You're supposed to tell me that.

Yes.

Just as there are flukes in go-stop,

there can be mistakes with tarot cards.

I have a boyfriend.

You don't.

I said I do! He's in the government.

You mean in the army, not the government.

It's been a while since you've seen him.

He's being discharged soon. I'm going to see him.

I said you'll fail if you lose your temper.

The bells of fate.

Who believes nowadays in that sort of thing?

Was she saying anything because I'm a student?

That ahjumma is running such a poor business.

What the...? Who are you? Why are you doing this?

Sorry, sorry. Stay here with me for just a moment.

- Just a few seconds. - W... what do you mean?

There's a men's bathroom next door. Use your toilet!

I'm in a rush. Just a few seconds.

Please shut that mouth and share the stall.

Got it?

You pervert, did you lose your mind while studying?!

Hey! It doesn't matter how hard it is to study.

Jerks like you get sponsored to pass the exam, go to salon bars,

and go around doing perverted things!

Hey. Are you sure he came this way?

Hey, you pervert! What room are you in?!

I'll make sure you never step in Noryangjin again...

How pretty.

This beauty mark is... pretty.

Hey!

I guess I went into the wrong bathroom.

Oops!

But why did you close your eyes?

Episode 1: For Whom the Bell Tolls

Ringing bells? Does that even make sense?

Right?

Why bother asking? That fortuneteller is a fraud. A fake!

So, everyone who kisses at Christmas are soulmates?

It's jingle bells and ringing bells everywhere!

Right...?

But the thing is...

What if I met a man randomly and I heard bells ring?

How would you explain that?

Did you meet a pervert in a Noryangjin bathroom?

That pervert must still be at it.

You know him?

Yeah. He's been there since I was a student.

He only picks about 2 people every year.

How did you end up as one?

It seems you really have no luck when it comes to men.

Isn't it better to read your books...

instead of wasting time with a fortuneteller?!

Kang Dong Joo, 24 years old.

Profession? High School English Teacher.

Called the god of all teacher positions.

She receives respect from society and a paycheck from the government.

I'm a teacher.

The top candidate in the dating market.

She has already thrown away 7 rings.

First rate marriage material in the blind date market...

I am... crazy... jealous of you.

Sunbae-nim!

And so it begins.

Sir. They said they lost him.

Somewhere tomorrow, life and death switch places.

Then go catch him again.

And make sure he doesn't get hurt.

Yes.

Why is he here?

Seriously.

They say 'flower boy' beggars are all the rage in Seoul these days.

Is that what he is?

Hey, buddy!

Oh, thank you!

How much do you get here?

You definitely get insurance and paid by the hour.

Are you guaranteed severance pay if you quit?

What part time worker gets severance pay?

But what about you? Why did you come back?

I don't know why I'm back.

Go Hyun Woo... should I give you money?

Sure.

My father's debts are 270 million won.

So rounding up... give me 300 million.

300 million?

Where's your dad now?

I haven't seen him for over a year.

I was looking for him up until last month, then I gave up.

At first I was really worried but now I hate him.

Humans are so sly, right?

Now that things are hard, my hatred outweighs my concern.

I'll give it to you... 300 million.

Arrogant bastard.

So, don't hate your dad.

If you do, who will your dad live with?

Go home, Chi Soo.

You can't sleep here.

Hey!

But what kind of place is this that all the women are so unbelievable?

I heard Seoul girls are pretty but I shouldn't have come.