A Good Supper (Be A Meal / Babi Dweeora / 밥이 되어라)

I've seen her in front of the Diner twice.

My gosh. Isn't this amazing?

The one who bought us that delicious cake was my boss.

That person...

came to our diner?

What are you doing here alone?

I see you're still here.

I came in as the lights were on in the kitchen.

What are you doing now?

I was making some broth.

Who gave you the permission to use the ingredients?

Mrs. Choi said I could.

Mrs. Choi?

It finally tastes good, Mrs. Choi.

- Is that so? - Will you try it for me?

Throw it away.

Has it become less savory?

I will try it again.

Until when will you keep working on broth?

I will persistently keep trying until you say it is good.

You will?

But what do we do?

What is it?

I'm afraid that you have no such talent.

Do you mean that?

You still can't get it right with these good ingredients.

That means you're hopeless.

Is that so?

People think of bringing out the flavor...

as a life-long pursuit.

But those who bring out the taste...

will make it even with a ramyeon.

You're right.

Talent for cooking is not a hidden gift.

Anyone can notice it at once.

Do you mean I don't have a chance even if I tried?

Your taste buds wouldn't get better even if you did.

Are you doing this to train her?

You don't want to overdo it.

What if she gives up her dream to become a cook?

Do whatever you have to and make her leave in a month.

Pardon?

But she's too good for that.

I don't think so.

What made you change your mind?

I want to make her leave right now,

but if I did, Min Gyung will be suspicious and pounce on her.

What do you mean by that?

I'm tired. Stop talking to me. You may leave.

I'm afraid that you have no such talent.

What's the matter?

Did someone give you a rough time at work?

I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed.

I'm sorry.

Yes, I just got home.

Why do you sound so discouraged?

I can't tell anyone about it as I'm embarrassed.

Hey. You don't have to hide anything from me.

What is this about?

What?

Who is she to talk like that?

What a ridiculous woman!

I'm so baffled that suddenly I feel wide awake.

You woke up late today.

You should have breakfast though it's your day off.

Are you sure you're okay?

I'm good.

I'll stay in bed for a bit longer.

You've been lying all day without eating.

All right. Can you just keep it to yourself?

It's only the opinion of your boss.

I wouldn't feel bad if a lady in town told me that.

But she's the greatest expert in Korean cuisine.

And that's what she said.

So what if she's the boss?

How could this woman speak so bluntly to my kid?

I'm so annoyed.

I'm going there tomorrow.

I'll see for myself just how good their food is.

I'll check it out for myself.

You wouldn't believe how expensive the food is there.

It's not like a local Chinese restaurant.

My goodness.

So what? How expensive could it be?

I can use the living expenses for this month.

They'll see if their food is not good.

So she said Young Shin does not have the talent?

She gave up going to college...

and has been fighting through it to make it as a cook.

What will become of Young Shin if she gives up being a cook?

It's been a while since I saw you at school.

Sorry I couldn't come to see you more often, Mr. Lee.

Young Shin. Do you enjoy cooking?

That's why I decided to become a cook.

There are two types of people when it comes to choosing the right job.

Those who choose to do what they excel in...

and those who choose to do what they're passionate about.

It would be wonderful if you're talented in what you do...

and become the best in that field.

But even if you don't make it to the top,

if you love what you do,

spending the rest of your life doing it is amazing too.

Life is longer than you think.

And there's nothing much to it, to be honest.

Whether you gain the recognition of others or not,

being able to live a life doing what you're passionate about...

is itself a blessing.

Yes, sir.

Would you be all right?

Take another day off if it's hard on you.

I feel more encouraged now.

Well, I should try to cheer up.

I'm going to work.

At the state banquet to be held next month,

Mrs. Choi was invited as the cook for Korean cuisine.

Some of the cooks here will take part in the preparations.

So we will assign some interns to make up for the lack of staff.

The people I call out will stop their duties as chef's assistant...

and participate in the preparations for some time.

Ko Sang Soo.

Yoon Jin Hee.

Park Gyung Ah.

Those are the three people.

Ms. Kim Young Shin.

Yes, Chef Choi.

Until we recruit personnel, you will have to take charge...

of all the duties of a chef's assistant apart from cleaning.

Yes, sir.

- To your places. - Yes, sir!

Okay.

Why are you trying to bully such a young person?

That doesn't make any sense!

In my day, we spent years cleaning before we could pick up a knife.

These days people would complain, but we learned that way.

What are you going to do if she passes out someday?

She's not foolish. Do you really think she'll stay until then?

Should I post about it online?

Or should I submit a petition somewhere?

If I cause problems like that before quitting,

I'll never be able to get another job.

Exactly, you should just stay quiet and leave.

Let's look for another place.

If I can't last here, I won't last anywhere else either.

My legs are so swollen that they don't even look like mine.

Young Shin, did you perhaps...

tell your boss that you saw her outside the Diner...

that one time?

Of course, I did.

I told her as soon as I thought of it.

How could there be someone so persistent in this day and age?

I feel like I need to study hard too.

It's not easy to earn a living through an employer.

She can just quit her job. Why is she putting up with that?

It's easy to say that when it's not your life.

Aren't you going to the library?

Do I look like I'm going to the library?

Then where are you going?

Oh, my!

What a surprise!

What are you doing here?

I just had an errand to run nearby.

What kind of errand would you have here?

Have you had dinner?

Do you think this big restaurant would starve its employees?

Buy me a beer since I came so far.

You heard about it from Da Jung, right?

No, I didn't hear anything.

You're acting so awkward right now.

Just be open with the fact that you're worried.

I'll let it go today.

No, today,

I think I'll stay quiet and be here for you.

I see you're finally growing up!

I didn't have a reason to laugh all day until you said that.

So, let's keep our mouths shut and have a drink.

Anyway, thanks.

I feel a bit reassured.

Jung Hoon.

Why did you say my name so sweetly? You'll make me like you.

I just cry a lot.

I cry when I cross the road,

when I wait for the bus,

and even when I walk around on the streets.

People must think I'm a crazy woman.

Do you think I don't understand how you feel?

You were so thankful he raised you and didn't send you to an orphanage,

so in order not to cause any more burden,

you gave up on your studies and got a job to make money.

The world...

is so unfair,

so I understand why you cry.

I've always wondered...

why my mother...

brought me into this world...

and died so young.

Ever since I was a kid,

I felt upset whenever Da Jung cried,