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Is it really time to start cooking?

- Hey, does this make sense? - I'll get on it.

(No time to rest as dinner prep kicks off) Are we really starting dinner now?

(Day 1 dinner menu: soy garlic pork belly and stir-fried potato strips)

(A pile of fresh veggies) They're going to love dinner tonight.

(The cafeteria is packed for dinner...)

(Even celebrity guests popped in)

(The dinner service ended on a high note)

(Started planning the menu for Day 2) Let's do abura soba for tomorrow.

(Lunch: abura soba, dumplings, pickled radish)

(Followed by dinner menu discussions) About the dinner menu...

(Dinner: Hamburg steak, soup, salad, tanghulu) Hamburg steak, cold potato soup.

If we have to prepare snacks,

(Snack menu for special requests) sandwiches.

(Work hours set to start at...) I'll come at 8:30.

Wow, this employee is a hard-worker.

(Day 1 wrapped up as the work hours were decided...)

(Cafeteria, Day 2)

(Current time: 8:00 AM)

Good morning.

(The boss arrived 30 minutes early) Good morning.

This looks... natural here.

Oh, good morning.

You beat everyone here.

I need to get things ready.

(Current time: 8:20 AM) Good morning.

(KYUNG SOO arrived shortly after) Just like yesterday.

I went to bed early in a while.

Nice, good for you.

I went home, washed up, and...

passed out right away.

Today will be smoother than yesterday.

KWANGSOO always comes in early.

- Is he here? - He went up already.

As always.

- Good morning. - Oh, you're here.

(Morning routine 1: Breakfast at HQ)

I heard a cool idea at the salon this morning.

It's about potatoes...

We've got loads of potatoes left.

You can squish them with a mug.

After that, you cook them in an air fryer,

just add some parsley, and they turn out amazing.

I think I've seen it somewhere.

You squish them and kind of crisp them up, right?

It was trending on social media.

We should do that too.

Potato... What's so funny?

Because it's a good idea, right?

- What? - Because it's a good idea, right?

Those potatoes at rest areas.

- Like baby potatoes? - Yes.

You cut them up,

sprinkle on some salt and sugar for the sweet and salty combo.

Snack for tomorrow.

Baby potatoes.

- Not just tomorrow. - What?

Both today and tomorrow.

We haven't gotten through one box yet.

We can do it.

Are you sure we can finish it all tomorrow?

We should pack some and let people

bring home tonight.

We have way too much left.

How many potatoes are left?

I think we've gone through a box.

There's probably 120kg left.

So it's pretty much impossible to finish all of it.

140kg? That's completely impossible.

- It's not even remotely possible. - We have to do it.

Even after using it all day yesterday...

You should've said something before we signed the contract!

Well, the thing is...

it is doable.

If there's enough time, it's doable.

We'll just have to...

steam them.

Let's steam them today.

Let's steam 70kg today.

- Let's do that. - 70kg needs to be done today.

When they go home,

they can take some steamed potatoes to share with their family.

That'd feel so nice.

The potatoes were harvested by CHA SEUNG WON and Yoo Hae Jin.

Yeah, DOH KYUNG SOO steamed them and LEE KWANGSOO packed them.

- Something like that. - Like the biography...

The life story of a potato...

Or how about this?

We can put them in small boxes.

If only someone could make those boxes.

You do it! That's on you...

Aren't we brainstorming together?

What's up with you? Why are you so snappy?

All right.

I could be a completely different person all of a sudden.

It keeps going back and forth.

(4th floor menu development room)

(Morning routine 2: Checking reviews)

Nothing new, right?

Actually, we've got some new ones.

Oh, really?

The last review was from 'Starch toothpick' yesterday.

Now, we got two more reviews.

(Eggu Eggu) "The cafeteria is totally smashing it.

But soybean paste jjigae with pork belly

made me crave soju, so I'm heading home."

They must've worked pretty late.

Right, they left this review after their work was done.

I think we need to increase the portion sizes.

Some people wanted seconds but couldn't...

Is there a way to estimate

how many portions to prepare for lunch today...?

Maybe we should ask over the phone.

(Plan to call and check meal headcounts)

(Morning routine 3: Writing the menu) That abura soba KYUNG SOO makes?

(Brainstorming the name of the dish) Eat it now, or you'll miss out.

It's a one-of-a-kind abura soba.

It's a Korean-style abura soba.

(Menu name candidate 1) Try it today or never.

(Menu name candidate 2) Don't miss out

this once-in-a-lifetime moment.

That's good.

Some people might not be familiar with abura soba.

Let's call it oil bibimmyeon.

It's Korean-style anyway.

- Special. - Yeah, special.

- Special bibimmyeon? - Special oil bibimmyeon.

- So, 'abura' means oil? - Yes.

How about 'decadent'?

- What's 'decadent' exactly? - Decadent noodles.

- What does 'decadent' mean? - Decadent and rich.

Isn't 'decadent' a pretty common word?

- Yes, it is. - Really?

Do people actually say 'decadent'?

(Decadent: moist and slightly sticky with a rich texture)

- Everyone knows that. - Not me, apparently.

Stop lying.

(Day 2 lunch menu 1) Special decadent bibimmyeon.

Let's throw in a steamed potato with it,

because this dish has no potato in it.

Remember that dessert where sugar is caramelized by a torch

(Crème brûlée) and you break it?

You're planning to go that fancy?

We don't... have to...

Let's do it! It actually sounds delicious.

That's definitely going to taste great.

- Menu 2. - Sweet and salty potatoes with mandu.

Sounds good.

Don't you think we can go

a little fancier with the potatoes,

if we're using the torch?

Potato, potato brûlée... No.

What's that?

Potato brûlée?

No, we can't do this.

What's wrong with it? What's the problem?

It's too...

It's too much, it's exaggerated.

If we don't exaggerate, you'll let us fail?

(Extreme)

Okay.

- Br... - Brûlée.

- KWANGSOO. - Yeah?

It's potato brûlée!

Let's call it brûlée potatoes.

There's only one sheet of paper.

What's brûlée? What does it mean?

I've never heard of it before.

What does 'brûlée' mean?

It means to scorch something.

Brûlée potatoes.

What is the difference between 'scorched potatoes' and 'potato scorched'?

Okay, that works.

And 'jjin mandu.'

Is there no English word for this?

- How do you say 'jjin' in English? - Steamed.

Steamed dumplings.

- Mandu is dumplings? - Yes.

Did you honestly know that?

That 'mandu' is dumplings?

I did know it.

You're really thick-skinned.

(Day 2 lunch menu 2. Brûlée potatoes & steamed dumplings)

- That's all, right? - I'm so curious.

Ugh, I should've gone with 'brûlée potatoes.'

A comment from the nutritionist.

What should it be?

Let's write something unrelated to food.

How about writing the benefits of potatoes?

(Highlighting the benefits of potatoes) It boosts your immunity.

It's good for weight control because they're low in calories.

There's a lot of benefits.

It reduces inflammation.

It helps detox and flush out toxins.

It's great for detoxing.

Is this some kind of potato promotion?

Each type of potato, boiled, baked, or fried, has its own benefits.

I'm guessing fried ones aren't that good.

Well, each one has its own charm.

Did you write down the shopping list?

Yes.

You did? When?

Last night before bed.

(The manager is very thorough in preparing)

If you're going to do that, let me know first.

We'll get everything, including dinner, all at once.

We won't go grocery shopping twice today.

- Wow. - So organized.

Whenever KYUNG SOO speaks, everyone is impressed.

(Sigh)

I've been talking for 30 minutes now.

There was no reaction.

Then he said one thing, and you were like, "So organized."

(Breakfast prepared by HQ) For the trouble of cooking for us.

Thank you.

It looks delicious.

It's the same soup bowl we used yesterday.

I've never seen it before.

- Oh, it's zero sugar. - Oh, it's zero sugar.

(Breakfast: zero-sugar yogurt & toppings) It's perfect for breakfast.

KWANGSOO really likes granola.

Mmm.

It's sweet yet it's super refreshing.

Oh, this is good.

It's so light.

- Really? - Yes.

(KYUNG SOO tries it too)

No comments?

(KWANGSOO's filming)

It's light and not heavy at all.

And...

it's light and not heavy...

Oh, geez.

(Scoops up every last bit of the yogurt)

(Finished a hearty breakfast)

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)

(LEE KWANGSOO)

(DOH KYUNG SOO)

(Before lunch prep, they visited a nearby mart)

(KYUNG SOO started by looking for the main ingredient: noodles)

Found the noodles.

This should work, refrigerated noodles.

(Found noodles to replace the fresh ones)

(Meanwhile, KWANGSOO at the frozen food section)

Did the manager give any specific orders

about the dumplings?

What orders are you talking about?

I'm the boss, I don't take orders from anyone.

I get to make the call.

Galbi mandu looks good.

I want to eat this.

(Used the boss's power to make a unilateral decision)

Do you know how many eggs we have left?

We have plenty.

By the way,

do galbi mandu go well with abura soba?

Galbi mandu is great.

That works.

Wait a minute.

Did you just tell on me?

No, just out of curiosity, since I'm not sure.

I told you already, they go well together.

Why do you keep ask him for confirmation...

I'm the boss.

I've decided to go with this today.

(The boss struggles to assert authority)

(The actual number one is taking care of the rest of the shopping)

(Breadcrumbs)

(Bacon)

(Refrigerated noodles)

Where's KWANGSOO?

(KWANGSOO came looking for toothpicks)

This is some unique shopping trip.

Shopping for just one person.

Yes, I'll make sure to cater to every single customer.

Whatever the customer wants, I'll get it.

I promised to bring starch toothpicks.

I'll go with starch toothpicks.

Ah... so dumb.

(I forgot)... the noodles.

I got just one pack of noodles.

Go grab the noodles, I'll put these in.

All right.

(Almost ended up with a noodle-less bibimmyeon)

He's still in the learning phase.

He makes mistakes sometimes,

but he's a good person,

and he's hardworking.

(KYUNG SOO, who's good-hearted and hardworking, brought over the noodles)

How many servings does this one pack cover?

Writer Jae Young will be coming today

as well as Hyun Yong.

(Nervous about the two big eaters visiting)

This is supposed to be one serving for each.

I think they might eat as much as six of these.

We can't refuse any customers, can we?

You have to take everyone, no exceptions.

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)

Do we have the phone numbers...?

(Something caught the boss's eye)

(Extension numbers)

(Dialing the number from the contact list)

At this hour...

- most of them are probably asleep. - They're not answering the phone.

(Egg staff come in and leave late) I should wake them up.

(No caller ID) I'm going to dial *23# and wake them up.

Hello?

Hello, Yohan. This is the cafeteria.

What? Yes, hello.

Hello.

It's a special menu just for lunch.

I thought I'd give you a call so you won't regret it later.

I already checked the cafeteria's website

first thing this morning.

Oh, you did? Thank you so much.

He said he checked the website right away.

(A morning routine that gets them motivated for work)

Thank you so much.

Even if you don't eat, you can still leave a review.

I'll think of a way to leave a review without eating.

Alright, see you soon.

Yes, thank you.

Did you call Mr. Ko?

- Sorry? - CEO Ko?

- I'm going to call him last. - I see.

To let him sleep longer, in case he's sleeping.

(The CEO knows what's best for the CEO)

Hello, Min Hwan...

This is the cafeteria.

Oh, yes, hello.

Oh, I saw the menu.

- Oh, you did? - and my mouth started watering.

What? Oh, mouth-watering...

He said the menu made his mouth water.

(There sure are a lot of staff members who are motivating)

And... please tell Jeong Bin

that I bought starch toothpicks for her.

I bet she'll be thrilled.

I'll let her know.

All right, see you soon.

Bye.

(Who's the next person to call?)

Hello?

Hello, Mr. Ko. This is the cafeteria.

Ah haha... yes, yes.

We've got lunch ready just how you like it,

Haha.

so it'd be great if you could come over.

Wow, you gave me a surprise.

It's a 070 number, so...

Oh, is this a 070 number?

I thought it was a spam call.

Sorry for the confusion,

but I'll be calling you often, so save this number.

(Planning to make this a regular thing) This is the cafeteria number.

Got it.

All right, see you later.

- Bye. - Bye.

Whoa, that surprised me.

Mr. Ko is coming.

(The manager starts to make plans) How about the team...

Didn't Hyun Yong say today is his wife's birthday?

I'm sure she'd love some potatoes.

Potato event.

Oh, hello?

Hello, Producer Park. This is the cafeteria.

Oh, hello. What's up?

Where are you, by the way?

Well...

(Can't seem to come up with an answer)

I'm home right now.

I heard it's your wife's birthday today.

Please tell her I said happy birthday.

I'm actually younger than you.

Oh, I see.

I was born in 1987.

Wait, 1987?

Yeah, yeah, bro.

Dude, seriously...

Come eat already.

(He cares about the younger staff's meals)

Are you coming in for work today?

Yes, but it's my wife's birthday

so I'm going after lunch.

Oh, you're coming after lunch.

If you come with your wife,

we could make some miyeokguk

with a little event...

But actually...

Do you have plans already?

Oh, you've made a reservation at a restaurant.

Yes, I did, and we're heading there now.

Are you coming for dinner?

I have to watch my kid in the evening.

Oh, you have to watch your kid?

So, he's not working?

All day long... Isn't he going to work today?

Your work hours are super flexible.

(Unconventional work hours)

I mean, today is a weekday...

Oh... so you're not coming in today?

No, no.

I'll probably go to work between 1 and 2 PM.

If I'm still hungry after lunch, I'll go eat some more.

Alright, see you later.

Thank you.

Today, I...

I found out a somewhat inconvenient truth.

I don't usually have a reason to call them at this hour.

I called like five people.

The only one who's at work is CEO Ko.

What kind of company has just the CEO working?

(Today's workload for the boss)

(The boss's main task on Day 2: washing potatoes)

Wow, I feel like all I've done since yesterday is wash ingredients.

That's how it is when you don't have any skills.

This is a skill.

For this,

you have to remove all these little sprouts.

(It actually takes a lot of work)

What do you put in the decadent bibimmyeon?

- Ingredients? - Yes, the toppings?

The toppings are

laver, sesame seeds, green onions, meat,

onions and bamboo shoots.

Do you put sauce on top at the end?

There's soy sauce at the bottom.

I'll drizzle chili oil on top.

There's also a poached egg.

It's kind of...

(Meaning it's elaborate)

(Starting with pork, as it's the most time-consuming of the seven toppings)

(Crunch)

(Hand-crushing onions)

(Green onions)

(Pork picnic shoulder)

(Garlic cloves)

(Peppercorns)

(Add hot water)

I'll add some soy sauce.

(With a bit of soy sauce, the pork is done)

(Start boiling the eggs for poaching)

It's 10:46 now.

At 11...

Until 11:06.

I feel like I'm getting somewhere.

I feel like everything's settled now.

I feel so relaxed.

I'm so happy.

(Meanwhile, the boss finished washing the potatoes)

You'll be using that, right?

- Are you going to use that now? - You can go ahead and use that.

You can boil it over there.

You just have to boil it.

(The boss's work performance is full)

(Tick-tick-tick)

In the middle.

(Tick-tick-tick)

Turn it just halfway.

(He's supposed to leave it halfway)

(Tick-tick-tick)

(The boss is struggling with the gas stove)

(Nothing is easy)

Whenever this happens,

KYUNG SOO stands back and watch KWANGSOO.

I'm going to pour this on you.

No, I didn't think you were pathetic.

Can I add salt?

Yes.

Say 'stop.'

(Shake shake shake shake)

Stop! Whoa!

(Startled)

Hey...

Seriously,

- you should factor that in and say stop. - All right.

How am I supposed to stop like a machine when you say stop?

Can you clean this up for me?

And since you'd put the lid over there,

I want you to clean that up.

(Sneak attack)

(Still, the boss cleans up as the chef said)

Two hours left.

We definitely started earlier than yesterday.

Wow, we have so much more time.

Right?

We should've done it this way from the start.

Why didn't we do it?

Why did we not do it?

You know what happened yesterday.

We should cook in advance

and try the dishes ourselves.

Yeah, that's the kind of cafeteria

I had in mind.

You're not as rushed as yesterday.

Is it because KWANGSOO did a lot of work?

Because he kept quiet in the back...

Because he kept quiet in the back?

(Flinch)

What did you just say?

I said you helped so much with the potatoes today.

- With what? - You helped a lot with the potatoes.

I'll go ahead and get things ready.

Should I wash some more potatoes?

Can you do the onions for me?

You mean, wash the onions?

- Yes. - Here?

No, over here.

(The boss washes onions just as instructed by the manager)

(Staring in silence)

But wait.

You should prep the onions like this.

Do I have to peel it that much?

How did you do that?

What have you peeled so far?

Didn't you tell me to wash them?

(He just washed them without peeling)

How am I supposed to peel onions?

Hold on a second.

How do you do it? Tell me.

(KWANGSOO doesn't understand why KYUNG SOO is laughing)

How? Isn't this peeling?

How much do I need to peel?

I can peel this forever. When do I stop?

(The boss is confused) Cut this part.

There's also the root.

Cut this part too.

(As instructed by the manager)

(The boss is carrying out the task)

KYUNG SOO's going to show some knife skills.

Now,

it's time to repeat the process.

(About to showcase his specialty)

The camera director gets busy at this point.

(The manager's hands keep the camera moving)

I get busy too.

(LEE KWANGSOO - CEO of KKPP Food - KYUNG SOO fancam)

(Chef DOH starts chopping)

(Onions)

(Green onions)

(Scallions)

Just this reminds you of abura soba, right?

Yes.

Geez, it's going to be amazing.

(Checking the poached eggs)

(Eggs that have been sitting in hot water)

I think it's done.

(Spot on)

Why did you throw this (egg) away?

Just a little longer.

Can't you hear me?

- What's that? - Why did you throw it away?

It was for testing.

Was it for testing?

You could've just said that.

Do I have to keep asking you?

Okay, okay.

- Remember, I'm the boss. - Okay.

- Huh? - Got it.

But seriously, I can't hear you.

Everyone else can hear, so why can't you?

It's not that you can't hear, you just won't listen!

No, that's not it.

Like Producer Hyun Yong, it's not that he doesn't eat, he can't...

He's choosing not to eat, and you're choosing not to listen.

I guess I don't listen?

(The boss prepares for Round 2 with the potatoes)

80, ah...

Over the past two days,

we've used 60 kg of potatoes.

There's still 80 kg left.

So tomorrow, we need to use more potatoes.

We can steam them tomorrow.

We can use it all up.

Man, my eyes are burning.

Didn't you bring goggles or something?

Wow, these potatoes are huge.

They're way too...

They're this big.

(Loaded with big potatoes)

Everyone seems to check the website a lot.

I know.

They check the menu and picture it.

Then they decide whether to eat it or not.

We don't normally see this many employees at 1 PM.

The attendance rate is really good.

Oh, the attendance rate?

I'm so glad.

They're coming back

because it was good last time, right?

They normally don't show up around lunchtime.

Did you check today's menu?

Yes, I just did.

Just from the names of the dishes,

I can't really guess.

It actually makes me more excited.

Feels like they tried to make it sound fancy.

When you look at it,

(Steamed dumplings) Steamed mandu...

(Steamed mandu expressed in English) it's basically steamed mandu.

As for this (brûlée potatoes), we talked about this.

It seems like they'll keep

scorching the potatoes.

(They catch on fast)

We're looking forward to it.

Today, besides the four from the marketing team,

I heard there's another guest.

There's a coordinator named Da Seul from Thailand.

(She helped with ) It's the one

who read the fortune during the shoot

and joined our live stream once

over the phone.

I want to ask her about the future of KKPP Food.

I'm more curious about the future of eggiscoming.

If I get the chance, I'll ask about it.

If anything goes wrong, you'll leave the company?

No, I'm not leaving.

I'll tell the CEO.

It's always good to be prepared for the unexpected.

(He's the type who prepares for everything) Our CEO...

I'm not preparing to leave.

Can I tell him right now?

If the company ever faces a rough patch,

I'll need to work harder.

Min Jeong and Ye Jin handle our finances and admin

and he went to their office

(Team leader Min Hwan) and he wrote, "Take Ko Joong Seok down."

This guy had already left for the day.

You called me "this guy."

Mr. Ko came back after dinner

and we told him, and he was totally shocked.

He said, "How could Min Hwan do this to me?"

We have actual proof on video.

We have actual proof on video.

- You do? - Yes.

Min Jeong is always buried in work.

I thought it'd give her a chance

to take her mind off work and laugh even just briefly.

(The team leader is under fire) That was my intention.

(Closing argument) I meant it as a joke,

but I never imagined Min Jeong would

show it to the CEO right away.

(Take Ko Joong Seok down.jpg) It's in the CEO's room.

Shocked CEO.

He was like, "I can't believe Min Hwan did that.

I've been so good to him."

(Min Hwan reflecting on his actions.jpg)

If my sacrifice makes others laugh, it's worth it.

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)

We've got plenty of time today.

(Restaurant no-no words) We still have an hour and a half.

(There's so much time, it's almost uncomfortable)

Let's take a look at the meat.

You want to film that, right?

(Nods)

Go ahead.

You're all shooting me, but

you're looking over there.

Just go.

(Hesitates, being polite)

There's a mounted camera here, so just go.

This is more...

I don't want your pity, just go.

(Okay then)

(Pork boiled for over an hour)

(Based on how easily the chopsticks go in, it's perfectly cooked)

(Pour broth over it to keep it moist and let it cool off)

Well...

What else, besides washing?

Sorry?

Now you can peel the eggs.

No, I mean,

is there anything I can show off your skills with?

Something to show your skills with?

Other than just peeling eggs or onions.

Peeling eggs is harder than you think.

(He knows how to work the boss)

It's easy to peel.

It's just been boiled.

We don't really have that much time.

This is for after lunch.

It's not for lunch.

Oh, isn't this for decadent bibimmyeon?

The ingredients for the bibimmyeon are right here.

- What's this for? - This is for the sandwich.

I'm so hungry.

(Can't resist, takes a bite)

(Chomp chomp chomp)

The egg's boiled perfectly.

(Letting the manager have one)

KWANGSOO, this right here.

I'll leave the onions here.

Please be careful with this.

All right.

It's stuck.

(The bowl is stuck in the sink)

Wh-what do you mean?

- The bowl won't come out? - It's stuck.

The bowl's too big.

Oh, the bowl's stuck in the sink?

You can just tilt it to get it out.

If you tilt it now, the onions will spill out.

But

it's going to happen at some point, isn't it?

Don't we need to take it out eventually?

I'll use the strainer.

Once the spiciness dies down, I'll transfer it anyway

from the bowl.

(The boss wants to show he's not like the others)

You always try it once anyway when I say it doesn't work.

You'll end up spilling everything.

(Shaking)

How much did you spill?

Just a little.

(He got caught once again)

You see...

It's fine if the chef can't cook well...

(Choking up)

But when the chef

doesn't treat the boss like a boss...

We're working together because of the contract.

It's only until this week.

I should slice the meat.

(The meat cooled down just right to be sliced)

(The shiny, glistening visual)

(Tries a piece)

Wow...

(Pulling something out of the fridge, mesmerized)

(It's kimchi)

(He eats it right, even just one bite)

Ahhh!

(KYUNG SOO gets a bite too)

Wow, it's like bossam.

We need to serve it just like that.

(The star of the toppings, boiled pork, is also ready)

The meat is ready, then.

The kimchi combination is really good

but we won't serve it,

because I think they'll eat too much.

Bibimmyeon and pickled radish go great together.

It's not supposed to go with meat.

You've thought of everything.

(Current time: 12:40 PM)

After peeling the potatoes,

don't we need to put sugar on this?

No, we won't peel them.

- Oh, we leave the skin on? - Yes.

We'll cut it in half.

Oh, only on one side?

- Just on the inside? - Yes.

You didn't get it until now?

We've been talking about it since yesterday.

Let me give you a demonstration.

Here's one.

(Sprinkle some sugar on the halved potato)

Sprinkle it like this.

(Torch the sugar until it melts)

Don't go too hard.

Gently, slowly, slowly, slowly.

It turns into this caramel color, right?

Then stop at this point.

Don't make it any darker.

Once it cools down,

it's going to taste amazing, right?

Shouldn't we try some of this?

Try it when it cools down.

But for now, you need to hurry

and do this.

Oh, the sugar turns into something like dalgona.

It smells like a mix of corn and potato.

Oh...

(The boss is good at delivering the output)

I think we should serve it right here.

(Start to steam mandu, the side dish)

I'll go ahead

(Decadent bibimmyeon) and make one.

(All seven toppings are ready)

(Lard (pork fat))

(Soy sauce)

(Put the boiled udon noodles over it)

(Sprinkle scallions)

(Onions)

(Pickled bamboo shoots)

(Pork)

(Laver flakes)

(Sesame seeds)

In the center.

(Poached egg)

(Chili oil) And then,

go ahead, mix it and try it.

Please see if it's good.

(Mix all the ingredients together)

(The taster takes a big bite)

Ah, that sound, it's been a while.

I get what you mean.

This is Korean, not Japanese, right?

This is Korean.

(KYUNG SOO's interpretation is spot on) The soy sauce and laver taste so Korean.

Yep, this is Korean.

That's why it's right to call it oil bibimmyeon.

It's not the Japanese vibe.

It's not abura soba.

(The boss can't miss out on tasting this)

Ahhh...

Ah, this is incredible.

(Current time: 12:50 PM)

(As usual, the staff start coming in one by one)

Sounds delicious.

Potatoes are great for brain power, so lunch today is potatoes.

- They serve potatoes every time. - Not just for today's lunch.

It should say, "How about potatoes for three days in a row?"

I'm hungry.

I'm hungry, I think we should hurry.

(Day 2 menu is getting a lot of attention)

(While the manager is doing the final preparations)

(the boss is setting everything up)

I really wish we could hire a part-timer.

Hey, let's make one and set it up as a sample out front.

What?

We need to display one over there.

(It's 1 PM, and the sample isn't ready yet)

(The manager is rushing to get it done)

(They had plenty of time, but now they're racing against time again)

Are they coming now?

It's right on the dot.

They're here.

The YouTube team.

(The Channel 15ya team came for lunch) Hello.

Can you put a check mark next to your name?

(Quickly getting the food ready)

Hello.

(Menu 1. Decadent bibimmyeon)

(Menu 2. Brûlée potatoes)

(Menu 3. Steamed dumplings)

You can just take the potatoes from here.

We'll give you the bowl right here.

What should we do?

(KWANGSOO is in charge of the toppings)

Right here.

Two spoons of these (scallions).

Three to four pieces (of pork).

Sprinkle some sesame on this.

(The manager demonstrates it calmly)

In the middle,

(KWANGSOO will add scallions, pork, pickled bamboo shoots, onions)

(laver, sesame seeds, poached egg, chili oil) Top it with these and it's ready.

(He's in charge of a complicated task) Enjoy your meal.

Since this is a noodle dish,

it tastes best when served right after it's boiled.

(It'll take longer to serve) The noodles are cooking, so hang tight.

(So he's asking for patience in advance)

(KYUNG SOO handles boiling the noodles)

(KWANGSOO handles the toppings)

We didn't put the sample out front.

(The showcase is empty)

Should we put one of these out front?

No, maybe it's better not to put it out.

For now,

we should put it out after finishing this.

(Decided to focus on serving the food) After we finish serving them.

Huh? It's empty today.

(The CEO catches the mistake)

Hey, by the way,

Some ooze out, and others don't.

(The overcooked poached egg threw him off)

Should I press it with my hands?

(Adding the toppings is trickier than expected)

Chili oil, chili oil, chili oil.

Don't forget that.

(Quickly add the chili oil)

Enjoy your meal.

(A quick glance)

Enjoy your meal.

(The boss is looking around nervously)

(Scooping up a spoonful of onions)

My apologies, I forgot to put the onions in.

There were onions.

Huh? I had onions.

Oh, I didn't put them there.

I'm so sorry.

(Taking the onions out and give them to the other person)

I'll get you some more.

- Oh, thank you. - Enjoy your meal.

With the extra onions, it's extra crunchy.

(An onion imbalance, some got more, some got less)

(The meal time begins)

Mmm!

Mmm!

It's so good.

It's super savory

and so creamy.

It was really great yesterday

but this is definitely more my style.

(Everyone's reaction to the first bite is great)

There's this place we go often.

The Michelin Bib Gourmand place.

* Udon.

It has that udon-like feel to it.

(The cafeteria is Michelin-level good)

(Carefully taking the first bite of the potato)

Mmm, the top of the potato is so good.

(The producer instinct kicked in)

The potato is amazing.

(The taste deserves to be filmed)

(One of the crew loading up on pickled radish)

No kimchi?

Do you have any kimchi?

Do you like kimchi?

(Looking for kimchi he didn't serve) Really? I'll get you some kimchi.

I'll give you some.

Actually,

the best combo is with pickled radish.

You have kimchi.

I'll get it for you.

I have my kimchi upstairs.

Sorry?

You have your own kimchi?

Do you carry it with you?

(She has her own kimchi)

Oh, really?

(Quickly brings out the kimchi)

(Huh?)

I'm not giving you all of it.

I'm not giving you all of it.

So others can have some too.

(She thought she was getting the whole thing)

Thank you for the food.

Mmm.

So good, so good.

The doneness of the noodles is spot on.

Is it good?

It's to die for.

So good.

- I can't stop going for the kimchi. - I know, right?

(The writers would've been upset without the kimchi)

(Q. You finished the kimchi by yourself)

They really go well together.

It was hard to not go for more.

(Kimchi) balances everything out.

It cuts through the heaviness, refreshing the palate.

Then I can take another bite.

That being said, I'll go get some more.

(Off to get more kimchi)

The picky one is here, the picky one.

Oh, you're right.

(Lee Min Hwan from the marketing team / the picky one)

Huh? Who's that behind?

What's going on? When did you get here?

Hello, I arrived last week.

- Really? - Yes.

She's the coordinator for in Thailand.

- Really? - She's Thai.

- I see. - She came to visit and stopped by.

"Sawadee Krap."

It's really good.

Wow, your Korean is really impressive.

When did you come to Korea?

- Last week. - Oh, last week?

(The boss takes care of visitors as well) I came for my uncle's wedding.

Oh, you came for the wedding.

You're still waiting, right?

(Waiting)

(There's a wait since the water hasn't boiled) Coming right up.

Huh?

I know that person well.

(Shin Ye Ji/production support team / shy) I see you're back.

This is a noodle dish...

The noodles need to be cooked fresh.

- Give us a little more time. - Okay.

Thank you.

(The owner's humor makes the wait fun) The potatoes are hot.

(The manager rushes to cook the noodles)

They can come in, right?

You can come in.

(The staff members excitedly rush over)

Jeong Bin.

(Hong Jeong Bin / marketing team)

Jeong Bin, here. I'll leave this here for you.

Starch toothpicks.

(Fidgeting)

Just in case...

Just in case, in case you might need it.

(The owner strives for customer satisfaction)

- Toothpicks. - Toothpicks.

Well, these...

(Q. Anything to say to the kind owner?)

I'll... make good use of this.

Using this... might be a disaster.

(Both rooms of the cafeteria are completely filled)

I never imagined it'd be packed like this.

(Slurping the noodles in excitement)

There's a lot of garlic and green onions in it,

but it's not too overpowering.

This tastes best with some meat.

- With meat? - Yes.

Chopping all these onions and scallions must've been hard.

That must've been exhausting.

It's tough enough cooking for three to four people on your own.

- Those two cooked for dozens of people. - I know.

(With so many customers, the serving station is getting empty)

(Three left)

Should I make the potatoes?

(Noticed there aren't enough potatoes) Should I do the potatoes?

(Making more potato brûlée)

Wow

I let it sit with the sugar coating, then used a torch

The potatoes were hot

so the sugar soaked into the inside.

With the torch,

it won't come out outside, the inside is soaking it up.

(He's learned the trick) I just realized it.

(The boss hurriedly restocks the serving station)

(Current time: 1:30 PM)

Are you filming everyone clocking in here?

There she comes.

(The 'Earth Arcade' team comes in late in the afternoon)

('Earth Arcade' meeting room)

What kind of night is it?

(They're doing a music quiz) I don't know the title.

'Beautiful night.'

'Starry Night.'

(Arriving at work)

Shall we all go there (the cafeteria)?

We were doing a music quiz.

(They go straight to eat as soon as they clock in)

Decadent? What's decadent bibimmyeon?

It sounds good. I bet it's good.

I love bibimmyeon.

Oh, you're here.

- Do you have rice too? - Sorry?

Do you have rice as well?

I knew you'd look for rice. I'll get it for you in a sec.

(Rice for just one person)

We didn't mention

that we have rice.

Writer Jae Young was the first one

(Finally, someone asked for the rice) who asked for rice.

- We have rice too. - Okay.

(Glance) Enjoy your meal.

- Is this Jae Young's? - Yes.

(Pretty sure one bowl won't be enough)

If you need more,

just let me know, I'll get you more.

Or would you like some extra right now?

Am I the big eater character here?

- Sorry? - Am I the big eater character here?

- What? - What are you talking about?

Didn't you... know that?

- Thank you. - Enjoy.

(The last person was served successfully)

That was just the right amount.

We had 29 people, I think that's everyone.

29 people, that's more than we anticipated, right?

Yes, we were expecting 20 people.

(Everything was perfectly portioned) The potatoes were just right.

I should make some more potatoes for us.

How's everything going so far? I've been here the whole time.

(Eager to hear the feedback)

(The manager fixes his clothes and heads out to check)

How is it? Is everything all right?

- How's the seasoning? Is it good? - The seasoning is on point.

- Oh, really? - It's really delicious.

Thank you.

It's so good.

You're welcome to have some more.

(Very positive feedback)

- Is it... okay? - Excuse me.

He's a renowned ramyeon critic.

(Writer Jae Young is a ramyeon enthusiast)

Why did you choose poached eggs instead of raw ones?

I thought poached eggs would taste the best

because of the noodles.

These aren't fresh noodles, so they don't stick together.

(Used the texture of poached eggs) Oh, as a glue?

- You need poached eggs to make them stick. - Oh, you thought that through?

(A carefully thought-out strategy) To wrap things around.

Is it okay... How's the seasoning?

- It's so delicious. - Is it okay?

- It's so good. - Really?

Hakdong seasoning pro.

(Earned the title Hakdong seasoning pro) Enjoy, thank you.

You finished everything.

The CEO finished everything.

(Q. How was the meal today?)

I was honestly shocked because it tasted just like

something from a Michelin-starred place.

With all the different ingredients

like bamboo shoots, onions, and peppers,

the dish was both vibrant and fun.

Even with just the two of them handling everything,

there were main dishes and a variety of sides.

I feel really grateful.

I really appreciate their hard work.

Tell me the truth, are you guys slacking off lately?

We called Hyun Yong

and he said he'll miss lunch and dinner.

That means he comes in at 2 and leave by 4.

But he makes the most of his time here.

- Super efficient. - Passionately.

Like a power meeting.

What other unknown cities could we explore?

You guys are talking about cities?

(Oops) Something we've never heard of...

What fun games have we missed out on?

We're always brainstorming things like that.

What's brûlée? I've never heard of it.

(Changing the subject before nagging starts) Is it the thing with the hard top?

With a torch.

(Tap-tap-tap-tap)

It's such a clever idea.

It's not too sweet

so it pairs well with rice.

(Chiming in with a compliment)

The potatoes are huge.

Isn't it sweet?

Yours doesn't have much sugar on it.

(The topic quickly shifts to potato brûlée) Oh, really?

You got lazier toward the end.

It's all melting here.

Oh, were the earlier ones better?

- Chef. - Yes, yes.

The potato brûlée here,

the quality drops noticeably toward the end.

That can't be right.

(A complaint about the potato brûlée) Can you come over and check the quality?

I knew someone would bring it up. 100%.

(The manager saw this coming) Earlier,

I specifically told him to use a low flame

to get the right color.

I made it clear over and over again.

But he ignored that and used a strong flame

and this is what happened.

He had it coming.

I thought the sugar was supposed to be melting.

But the earlier ones had a hard top.

Hmm...

Would you like some rice?

It's just that it's hot and freshly made.

It'll eventually melt.

- This is before it hardens. - This is how it's supposed to be, right?

Yes, yes, yes.

There's no one right answer in cooking.

That's

one of the worst excuses he could give.

Can I get some rice?

Would you like some rice? It's right here.

I'll get it for you.

(The food lovers look for rice) Sure thing, one second, please.

(Sneaks in) It's a little dry.

- Rice? - I'm going to mix it with rice.

Here.

(The food lovers grab more rice) Enjoy.

Less than that for me, thank you.

Wow, look at the steam.

I was the first one to get it.

(First scoop)

(Second scoop)

(Third scoop)

(Fourth scoop)

(Finished it in four scoops)

It's amazing when you mix the rice.

- Really? - I wish you could taste it.

(The flavor you'd want everyone to try) What do you mean?

Try it.

(Too good to enjoy it by himself)

You have to try it, one bite, it's so good.

It's a bit like egg porridge.

So good.

It's like the porridge you get after hot pot.

Chef, this tastes amazing.

Is it good? So the rice (is the way to go)?

(Finally trying a bite)

It's all right.

I believe people enjoyed it.

Oh, this is good.

Thank you for the food.

- Enjoy. - Enjoy your meal.

Mmm.

- So good. - Tasty.

She's a coordinator from Thailand.

One of her parents is Korean.

(So) She speaks fluent Korean.

She can read fortunes.

She can predict the future and can see ghosts.

She did fortune readings for all of us.

Ask her about our program.

Really?

(The fortune-telling coordinator)

Well... yeah.

(A question that caught her off guard)

So we're here...

The show hasn't aired yet, but today is our second day of filming.

(Wondering about KKPP Food's future) We're halfway.

What do you think... sorry to interrupt your meal.

When does the show come out?

The first episode is set to air on January 2.

I think it'll be a huge hit in February.

- Around February. - This is a 4-episode series, though.

(It was supposed to end in January) I guess it finishes strong.

I think it'll blow up on replays.

Or it'll blow up on YouTube...

(KWANGSOO's positive thinking)

How's the food?

I like the mandu.

You like... the mandu?

(Only the mandu is store-bought) Did I hear that wrong?

Oh, you left all the noodles.

Why did you...

It was too much for me.

Oh, it was too much.

How did it taste?

I'm a big fan of spicy food,

I think it'd be better if it were spicier.

- Spicier? - Yes.

Do you want some chili powder?

- Can I? - Just a little bit.

- Shall we give it a shot? - Sure.

(The boss adds more heat to keep the customer happy)

Where's the chili powder?

She likes spicy food.

Oh, spicy food?

(+ A spoon of chili powder)

(+ A quick swirl of chili oil)

(It looks pretty spicy now)

We don't usually customize our dishes,

but since you came from afar...

Please give it a try.

(Taking a bite...)

It's not spicy.

- What? - It's not spicy.

Hang on.

Give me another shot.

You really like spicy food.

(+2 serrano peppers)

- Here you go. - Thank you.

(Presenting the pepper version confidently)

If you don't find this spicy...

you might need to see a doctor.

I added two serrano peppers.

(The boss is really confident this time)

It's not spicy.

If...

If you're acting tough,

you might pass out.

Serrano peppers are really hot.

Really? It's not spicy.

What's the concept here?

Is it a good thing if you can handle spicy food?

I mean, why...

I'm from Thailand, so I really love spicy food.

Koreans like spicy food too.

Would you like more peppers or not?

I'm good, thanks.

(The boss has failed to satisfy the customer for the first time)

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)

What time are you open until?

- Sorry? - Until what time do you serve lunch?

Lunch? Why do you ask?

Are you coming again?

(The other team members) they'll come around 3 PM.

Wow, that's so inconsiderate.

3 PM? All right, do we have food ready at 3?

- 3 PM? - 3 PM won't work.

Maybe we could make something other than soba...

I can whip up something else.

Yeah, yeah, sure.

What are you up to after this?

(Snack request for team at 3) We have a meeting.

Oh, you've been in the meeting?

I'm so full. Feeling so drowsy.

(Current time: 2:05 PM) That was delicious.

Thank you for the food.

Wow, we really cleaned your plates.

- I'm so full. Wow... - I'm stuffed.

(Q. Did you enjoy the meal?)

I'm so full. I feel like I could just fall asleep.

The food was really unique. and I really enjoyed it.

Everything was so delicious.

And thank you for bringing out the kimchi.

It's lovely outside, I'm wondering if they're staying down here in the basement.

It could be nice to move to an outdoor space

- I think it'd be refreshing and nice. - or somewhere similar.

(Q. How would you evaluate this as a former writer of

Preparing the ingredients into small pieces

is not easy at all.

I could really feel the care put into it.

Oh my, I don't know what to say. Thank you, thank you.

(The marketing team brought candy for a little refreshment)

I appreciate it.

You're coming back for dinner, right?

- For dinner? - Yes, yes.

Are there any toothpicks left?

Of course, we've got plenty.

There's a whole other box too.

(They exchange little gifts now) They brought candy.

(The chef takes out gloves)

(He gets straight to cooking again without even a break to sit down)

I feel like I won't be able to relax if I don't do this now.

(He plans to make snacks quickly instead of taking a break)

It's pretty simple, I can get it done fast.

(Snack menu: potato and egg sandwich)

Oops, hot, hot, hot, hot.

- Go ahead and eat something. - KYUNG SOO, take a short break.

I have to make this. (Frenzy)

Go ahead and eat first.

Take a little break. TT

Fine, just cut the rest of it.

Please film me, KWANGSOO. (Frenzy)

(He can't stop) How do I zoom in?

Oh, it's this button.

(The boss is giving mental support)

(Potatoes + boiled eggs + ham + mustard + mayonnaise + salt)

I've got to do this quickly.

I'll add some yogurt to make it refreshing.

Yogurt.

I'll add this much for now.

Seems like the team barely showed up.

Actually, none of them made it.

None of them came.

Dong Joo and Su Min...

They've got a screening tonight, so they're really swamped now.

Maybe we should bring these to them.

(Made the sandwich filling in a flash)

After getting that done,

we'll deliver this, and we need to get dinner ready.

Yes, I told you. It's just like yesterday.

(A harsh reality they don't want to face)

(No matter how hard it is, the food is made with love at KKPP)

Do you happen to have any tape?

We'll give you some stickers.

(Trying to wrap it with potato stickers) Yes, we have stickers.

Huh?

(KWANGSOO reached out his hand) Thank you.

(Handed over to KYUNG SOO)

Wait a second.

Excuse me.

I had my hand out.

I had my hand out, but why did you give it to KYUNG SOO?

I didn't see that.

(The crew claims innocence, blushing) Why are you ignoring me?

- This is so cute. - I know, the stickers.

The marketing team really knows what they're doing.

Wow, look at this.

(Slice it in half to make it easier to eat) Like this.

(Completed large batch of snacks)

Should I slate it?

- Should we do it? - Yes.

Let's slate it, one, two, three.

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)

This carb-heavy diet is bound to make you

put on some pounds

and spike your blood sugar.

When you eat like this,

try 'Slim & Sugar Care' from 'Daily Engine.'

It's great for blood sugar control and dieting.

After a big meal,

if you're worried about weight gain

take 'Slim & Sugar Care.'

It's great for dieting and sugar control.

Daily Engine.

(Current time: 2:30 PM)

(A little break before heading out to deliver snacks)

(Finally getting some peace and quiet)

(Fast asleep)

(After enjoying a sweet break)

(The boss is making a call)

(The person on the phone is Woobin) I have a little break.

How do you happen to be free when the call came?

(Woobin, who said he was busy, answered the phone)

No, I'm not lying.

Can you send me a selfie, if you don't mind?

I've been on the wire since this morning.

You should come here...

You could use some rest.

(Saying whatever comes to mind to find a part-timer)

Wait, you're not working today?

I am, I'm having a short break.

I haven't been outside at all today until now.

We're like .

Why?

We're stuck in there cooking all day.

I've noticed something weird from yesterday.

KYUNG SOO's the one cooking.

Why is it so hard for you?

(Hung up)

He's in the middle of filming.

(The boss doesn't like Woobin's sharp insights)

I feel like

writer Jae Young should come and help out a bit.

But they're enjoying the food.

That's really great.

That's the whole point of doing this.

But I can't believe

we need to start preparing dinner.

We've steamed 20 kg of potatoes.

We haven't even used half.

20 kg of steamed ones.

Why aren't they eating them?

No, they eat plenty.

There's just too many potatoes.

In the military,

20kg is enough

to feed 200 people.

The amount we've used today

is enough to feed 200 people.

(They're making 200 servings (of potatoes) for each meal)

What we steamed today.

Let's pack these in cups tomorrow and distribute them.

Can I take some home to prep?

(The boss wants to use it up somehow)

How can we use the potatoes...

Should we just mash it all?

Should we just mash it all?

No, never mind.

Anyway, let's go.

Let's deliver the sandwiches.

( editing room on B1)

Oh, wow.

It looks really nice.

There's Dong Joo.

Dong Joo.

(Producer Baek Dong Joo / Currently on , formerly on ) Dong Joo, are you okay?

Have you eaten?

I haven't eaten yet.

(No time to eat because of final editing) Oh no.

Did you get some sleep?

Yes.

Whoa, this is how you work.

With this blanket?

(Producer Dong Joo spent the night editing) Looks like you slept here.

Here... have a sandwich.

Did you make this?

Thank you.

You should try this yogurt too.

It's somewhere between milk and plain yogurt.

So yummy.

I haven't eaten all day.

What kind of sandwich is it?

Egg and potato sandwich.

Thank you.

We really stuffed a lot inside.

Mmm.

It's delicious.

- Not bad? - Yes, it's really delicious.

What did you have for dinner yesterday?

Yesterday?

I ate at the cafeteria.

And you didn't eat anything else since then?

No.

What's that?

What's that behind?

(Delivery food put neatly) What are those?

That's from two days ago.

Come on, clean it up a little.

You're leaving food from two days ago?

(The editing room feels very down-to-earth and lived-in)

Oh, you were adding music?

( EP. 6, searching for music for the oil temperature check part)

You're looking for something that gives a tense vibe.

(Tring tring)

(Working hard to find the right music)

Picking a song for each scene must be...

really tough.

A tense one?

(Listening carefully) Yes, I was looking for that kind of music.

This doesn't feel right.

Right...

(Nod quietly)

If you knew, why...

Where is the tension?

(Feeling embarrassed by the song choice)

Hurry up and edit, Dong Joo. You're running out of time.

You got this.

If you finish early, make sure to come over.

Come by... for at least some meat.

Oh, dinner? I will.

- Hi there. - You haven't eaten yet, right?

(Making the rounds on the basement floor, checking on everyone)

Would you like a sandwich?

You didn't eat yet, right?

Nope, not yet.

Here, take this sandwich.

(Doesn't forget the ones who stepped out)

This room is cute.

Everyone's got their unique vibe.

(Leaving a note, so they don't miss it)

(This is the cafeteria. Enjoy this before getting back to work)

(This is the cafeteria)

(Everyone, make sure you eat well)

(and stay healthy)

(Go, eggiscoming!)

Wow, everyone is really busy.

Oh, this place?

(Another snack delivery location)

( meeting room on the first floor)

(It seems like they're playing, but they're actually working)

(As expected, it's loud from the entrance)

- Hello. - How are you?

You had lunch earlier...

- Wow. - Wow.

(The special snacks are here)

Is it all for here?

Wow, thank you so much.

(A hearty portion for the food-loving team)

Try it.

(Can't resist it, even after lunch)

(Showing off to the camera)

Thank you. This looks delicious.

Enjoy.

What were you guys doing?

Do you have an editing room as well?

We're not doing editing.

We're doing game simulations.

Do you meet up like this every day?

We do it almost every day.

(Developing a new game for the new season) We did it yesterday, had lunch,

and had a meeting.

There must be days when things go well.

Today isn't going too well.

So we were

experimenting with different things.

You know, the strawberry game we used to play a lot.

Yes, of course.

It follows a four-beat rhythm.

We gave it a shot with a 3-beat rhythm.

One, two, three.

We came up with this beat.

That should be more rhythmic.

Yes, I thought maybe we could do it faster.

Feels natural, right?

Any music come to mind?

Do-do-do-DO, do-do-do-DO

(That song you can't help but sing) Oh, that one.

(Game 1. We Will Rock You) Let's play a game called We Will Rock You.

We will, we will rock you

I'm going to call your name.

KWANGSOO, three.

(In a 3-beat game, you point at someone) KWANGSOO, KWANGSOO, KWANGSOO.

We were thinking of this.

You want to see how to do it?

(Do a simulation to help them understand) We'll give it a try.

Are we really doing this?

Just give it a try.

(Starting the game with some doubts)

Jun Young, I'll go first.

Jun Young. three.

Jun Young, Jun Young, Jun Young.

Gun Joon, two.

(Off to a good start) Gun Joon, Gun Joon.

Jae Young, three.

Jae Young, Jae Young, Jae Young.

Gun Joon, one.

(Unlike the team getting all hyped)

(Blank stare)

(Here too, blank stare)

Jun Young, two.

Jun Young, Jun...

(The game is over)

Well done.

(Happy with what they did)

That was the best so far.

How was it?

What do you mean, how was it?

What do you mean, how was it?

Is this good enough for broadcast?

If members do this...

Isn't there anything else?

No, it's good.

I mean, it's really good but...

But just in case...

(Q. How do you feel about We Will Rock You?) To be honest,

Even if you nail it, it's not that cool.

Even if you mess it up, it's not that fun either.

(His honest thoughts slipped out)

One thing's for sure, it's not my vibe.

(Game 2. Music quiz) We were also doing a music quiz.

In the music quiz, you listen to just one second

and try to guess the song.

But you get to pick a year you feel confident about.

If you get five in a row right,

you get 50,000 won.

(1-second intro, guess five correctly in a row) That's what we were doing.

In a row.

How about something else instead of the 50,000 won?

One of the members

help us with dinner for about 30 minutes.

(The boss trying to recruit a part-timer through the game)

If we don't get it right,

KYUNG SOO can do something you want.

(If KYUNG SOO loses, he'll grant them a wish) Instead of the prize money? Okay.

Is there anything you want?

Bo Kyung.

If you could make a game for us...

( team's wish: KYUNG SOO makes one game)

Is that okay with you?

Well... I'm fine with it.

(Passing the responsibility to his employee)

You should help me,

if I lose the game...

I have stuff to do in the basement.

I have to make dinner.

What do you mean, make dinner?

You're not doing anything down there.

Yes, I've got things to do.

Go ahead. You got this, right?

What year did you debut?

In 2012.

Songs that were on the top charts back then.

Can you recognize them if you hear them?

Me?

I don't think I'd know.

Or maybe back in high school.

What year did you listen to songs the most?

I think it was around 2009.

(Year of release: 2009)

You really need to be quiet.

Here we go.

(The first song from 2009)

(Listen for one second and guess the song) Just one second.

Three, two, one.

Oh, this one. This one's for real.

(Humming the lyrics quickly to figure them out)

Hey, you can't guess this right away?

Girls' Generation, .

You've got to be kidding me.

What's worse... you're from SM.

(Off to a shaky start)

(The second song from 2009) Here we go.

Three, two, one.

(A yo! Finally)

(Humming again to figure out the title)

So many great songs came out this year.

What? This is...

(Got lost after a good start) Focus. What's going on?

Hey.

"I do't give in no matter what"

Hey.

No, that's not it.

Four.

- Yes, it is. - Three.

- BIGBANG. - Two.

- Ah, G-DRAGON. - One.

Three, two.

.

Correct.

Is that right?

Hey, you're really bad at this game.

"I do't give in no matter what"

- Is that this song? - Yeah!

KWANGSOO is actually better at this.

Hey, if you're bad at this, you should've told me.

I thought you were just being modest.

I'm really bad at this.

You should've sworn and said you couldn't do it.

(Feeling betrayed by how bad the employee is) That way, I'd know you were bad at it.

The year KYUNG SOO listened to music the most,

this song goes back to 2009.

(The third song from 2009) It's the third song. Three, two, one.

Guess the singer and the song title.

Back in those days...

(Seems like he's never heard this before)

Why? Why?

Unbelievable.

SHINee's .

Correct.

(Hiring a part-timer isn't easy)

Two questions left.

(Focus)

As for all these songs,

having to hum

to figure them out

is just disrespectful.

We're going through Apple Music top 5.

(The fourth song from 2009) Here we go, the 4th song from 2009.

It might be a bit confusing.

Huh?

Huh? You know this one?

(21)

The song title might be a bit confusing.

Wow, I have no idea at all.

Abu-dabu...

(Managed to remember the signature dance)

2NE1's

.

Hey!

Wrong.

2NE1's .

(Failed to recruit a part-timer) Sorry, I didn't know.

(The boss is thrown off)

I know the song, not the song title.

Don't you know ?

Did you know it was ?

- I've done this, remember? - I'm so annoyed.

Just five songs... for him, please.

Abu-dabu...

Let's see if you can get it right.

What's abu-dabu?

Abu-dabu, 2NE1.

Doesn't it start like that?

(Original lyrics: "I go by the name of CL of 21")

(Love it)

Give it a try.

All right, then.

KYUNG SOO will be developing a game here.

If I can't get it right, I'll stay and develop a game together.

If just one of you gets it right,

we'll help with the dishes.

(The boss tries to recruit someone directly)

I tried it earlier.

2007 and 2008 are good.

(Year of release: 2008) I'll go with 2008.

Yes, good call.

(The first song from 2008) It's the top song on the chart.

(Hey Girl)

Ah.

Lee Hyo Ri's .

Wrong.

Eight.

Seven.

(That's not correct?)

Lee Hyo Ri's .

Wrong.

Four.

Lee Hyo Ri's .

(Stamping feet)

(Comeback success)

Why does it start with "Hey Girl..."

It shouldn't be "Hey Girl."

It's supposed to be "U Go Girl."

The song title is .

Anyway, you got the first one right.

(Barely passed the first question) I feel dizzy right now.

(The second song from 2008) Here's question number two.

(Go away)

- You can't not know this one. - I know!

BIGBANG's .

Correct.

Well done.

(The boss is finally showing off his skills) You've got two points.

There are three questions left.

(The third song from 2008) Question 3.

Ten.

Nine.

- Eight. - Wonder Girls'

- Wonder Girls? - Seven, six,

- Five. - !

Correct!

(Almost crying)

I'm telling you, if the title is

(Making excuses, desperate for a part-timer) it should be "So Hot," not "I'm so hot."

(The fourth song from 2008) Question 4.

We're being pretty easy on you.

(Cheerful intro)

The answer is!

Ten.

KARA's

Nine.

I'm pretty girl.

The song title is?

Pretty...

Girl.

Correct.

Pretty Girl?

Pretty Girl?

Pretty Girl!

(Moved by the boss's fighting spirit)

Pretty Girl.

I loved the song so much.

For real.

These songs

really took the entire country by storm.

(One question left to get a part-timer) The final one. If you nail this one

This one's going to be strict.

(Will the boss succeed in hiring someone?) This one's going to be strict.

We've been going really easy on you.

(The fifth song from 2008)

The answer is!

Taeyang's!

Eight.

Seven.

(Thump thump)

Oh, I know this one!

I got this one right during !

Something about drink...

What was it!

Only me.

.

Correct!

Wow...

Well done.

(Finally got a part-timer) So awesome.

I really got this song right.

- During with Starship. - Right.

(Successfully hired a part-timer) You made it.

I was getting hungry while simulating a game.

I feel re-energized now.

And they helped with the simulation.

It was really great.

(Q. How was the taste?) The taste?

Well, there were a lot of potatoes in it.

In every dish,

potatoes were the kick.

There was such a generous amount that it felt filling.

The seasoning was spot on, so it was really good.

(Q. How did you feel about visiting the editing and meeting rooms?)

For us,

we've only been on the camera.

We don't really know much about this process.

It was our first time

seeing how meetings go

or visiting their editing rooms.

When I watch a show,

I just have a quick laugh

and just move past it without much thought.

But I really think viewers should

know the effort that goes into it.

To create a second or two of content,

they work without eating or sleeping to edit.

All that effort, you know?

We will rock you, what's that all about?

(Current time: 4:30 PM)

4:30...

(Time to prepare dinner) Let's begin with the must-dos.

To keep that energy going,

they'll need to eat well.

(Seems like they've burned a lot of energy)

Let's go.

The game was more fun, right?

Down here in the basement,

you seem a little...

Feels like coming back from military leave.

We've got this.

(Gearing up to get dinner started)

(Q. What's on the menu for dinner?)

Today's menu is

potato soup and

hamburger steak... and?

cabbage salad... and?

miso soup...

Don't you have the dinner menu written down somewhere?

Ah.

We haven't written it down yet.

(Got distracted with snacks and forgot the menu)

What was the first dish called again?

Cold potato soup.

(Catching up with writing the menu)

How about calling it 'big smile hamburg steak'?

All right.

Since it's 'big smile hamburg steak'

why not call it 'smiley miso soup'?

- Sounds good. - Whoa.

(They've mastered the art of naming dishes)

(Another photo session for the website)

Smile.

Thank you.

(Cold potato soup, cabbage salad that's good for your stomach)

(Juicy big-smile Hamburg steak, served with hot rice)

(Smiley miso soup, musket tanghulu)

(Starting with cold potato soup)

(Chopping away)

(Cheerful sound of chopping)

(Butter)

(Throw in the chopped green onions and onions)

(Cook them with butter until they turn golden)

(Salt)

(Water)

(Put in the potatoes and let it simmer)

(Meanwhile, the boss is...)

(Uh-huh)

(Preparing the cabbage salad)

(Relying on the machine again today)

Is it working?

- Yeah, it's nice. - Good.

Wow, it's just like...

the salad.

Hey, this is legit salad.

(While the machine is preparing salad)

Oh, welcome.

The part-timer.

Oh, you made it.

What brings you here?

I've done part-time work at a restaurant before.

(Producer Park Jun Young/)

I heard you need someone who can actually help.

Yes, that's right. I appreciate it.

- I look forward to working with you. - Would you put on an apron?

(Boss quickly gets the part-timer ready) Put this on first.

And first,

you're the newest one here.

(Chop chop)

I'll go get changed first.

Sure, sure.

(Q. What are your strengths as a part-timer?)

I've worked part-time at a barbecue place.

I'm good at grilling pork belly,

pork jowl, and pork cheek meat.

I'm not sure if I can prep

other ingredients well.

- You're back. - Yes.

(The part-timer heads to put on the apron)

Sorry, but

could you hurry up a little?

Yes... Yes...

Because of the time.

The time you can help

isn't that long.

Oh, yes, yes, yes.

Is it an hour or 30 minutes?

I heard it's 30 minutes.

(Part-timer's working hours: till 5:35 PM)

Producer Jun Young.

Can you see the chopped onions?

Yes, yes, oh, I start right away.

You'll find butter in the fridge.

Use up all the butter.

There's a wok back there, right?

A wok, yes.

Come over to the stove here.

No, there's a portable burner in the back.

(Seems complicated right from the start) Use the butter to sauté the onions.

Onions in butter...

Producer...

I really hope you don't make us repeat ourselves.

Yes, Chef.

Didn't you give the part-timer

a pretty advanced task?

That's all right.

What? What are you doing with the butter?

- He can do it. - Wait, you can cook?

I know how, but...

That's enough.

What are we doing with the butter?

Sautéing the onions.

No.

Shouldn't we start with the cabbage first?

- What? - Huh?

What?

(The boss thinks the order is wrong) Shouldn't we start with the cabbage?

Is this hard?

You have to keep pressing it.

Then switch.

Cabbage, so...

Who do I listen to?

Me, because I'm the boss.

I'm number one here.

I got it.

Cabbage...

(The boss's words finally got through)

(The boss took over the wok from the part-timer)

(Sautéing chopped onions in butter)

Is this for Hamburg steak?

Is this the onion that goes into the meat?

I'm sautéing it because KYUNG SOO told me to.

KYUNG SOO, where does this go in?

It's for the Hamburg steak.

(Nod)

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Adding chopping onions to Hamburg steak

will enhance the texture.

It's good for your health too.

What's this for?

That's for the salad.

(The same goes for here)

- Mr. Part-timer. - Yes?

Has the meeting made any progress?

Um... yes.

Everyone left except me.

They went home?

To do some ideation.

They all left to refresh themselves, except for me.

Where are they off to?

Well, each of them

went home to refresh.

What the heck?

Didn't they just arrive an hour ago?

You made 'leaving work' sound fancy.

Ideation... to refresh...

I mean, in the meeting today,

wasn't the 'We Will Rock You' game the only thing that came up?

We decided to scrap that idea.

Ah...

They spent an hour on it, only to scrap it.

(Sautéing the onions for 10 minutes)

KYUNG SOO, water is coming out.

Water is coming out of the onions.

Should I keep sautéing it?

Keep sautéing until the water is almost gone.

(The manager is finishing up the cold potato soup)

Does the water ever go away?

The water keeps increasing.

Should I do it until it's gone...

There's more water... and it's soft.

(The magic of water coming out the more you fry it)

KWANGSOO, lower the heat and help me here.

(The blended potato soup)

(Strain it once more with the strainer)

(Q. Why strain it when it's so much work?)

So that it's smooth in the mouth.

I didn't know it was done like this.

Have you tried it before?

He made it and told me to try it.

I just ate it and it was tasty.

(Swoosh swoosh)

Should I do it?

(Alternating and finishing it off together)

Let me hold it.

I think it's done now.

That's done.

(Milk)

(Ice)

(Cold potato soup is done)

I should keep doing this, right?

Until it turns brown.

(Sauteing onions for 15 minutes)

Right now, you're playing the key role.

The key to the Hamburg steak.

Do all cooks do this?

Why do people who love cooking like it so much?

Some people really enjoy it.

(Looks like cooking isn't his thing)

(Stare)

Sorry?

Don't push it down too hard like that.

Do it carefully, like you're making it for your own family.

Yes, that's enough.

(The part-timer is done with the cabbage)

The part-timer's pretty good.

Right.

(Sautéing the onions for 20 minutes)

Do I need to keep going?

Yes.

Did you see this?

Just a little more. Look.

Until it gets to this color.

This is totally...

I told you.

It's the most important part.

You have to sauté it for a long time. That's just how it is.

(Stuck with the wok for 20 minutes)

(The boss has that look in his eyes)

Producer Jun Young.

Can you sauté this for me?

Oh, sure, I'm almost done washing this.

I'll finish that up.

I'll leave this to you.

(The boss hands back the wok)

(Wrapping it up)

(The manager prepares Hamburg steak)

(Salt + sugar)

(Breadcrumbs)

(Black pepper)

(Eggs)

(Yogurt)

(Milk)

Thank you.

(Finally, it's time to put in the sautéed onions)

For the meat,

for the Hamburg steak meat,

you added yogurt?

Why did you add that?

For the fat content.

It doesn't really have any big meaning.

I added it to make it tastier.

(It's coming together with the manager's recipe)

Producer Jun Young.

Why don't you add some water?

Oh, okay.

(Started shaping the patty)

It should taste good if it's this size, right?

A cute size?

(1 minute before the part-time job ends)

What's your plan after this today?

I'll head home.

What will you do at home?

I haven't thought about it...

Seems like you don't have anything to do, right?

(The boss seems to be up to something)

You'll eat before leaving, right?

Aren't you going to eat?

I... I'll eat.

You'll have to stick around anyway.

Well, yes.

The dinner time is... 7, right?

(Part-timer's working hours: till 7 PM)

- Jun Young. - Yes?

Can you find out

if CEO Ko will come for dinner tonight?

- CEO Ko? - Yes.

- Find out how many people will come. - Okay.

Can you confirm that?

(Since his shift was extended, he's also handling phone duties)

Hello?

Oh, hi, this is the cafeteria.

- I was wondering... - Who... Who is this?

This is Producer Park Jun Young.

This is a different phone number.

Oh, is that so?

I'm doing what I'm told.

Producer Jun Young...

Producer Jun Young...

CEO Ko will come after 7 PM.

He says everyone from the third floor

will probably come.

What about the others?

What about the other teams?

You told me to ask CEO Ko earlier.

You want me to ask the other teams as well?

Producer Jun Young.

Do I have to spell out every single thing?

Well...

I see, you wanted me to ask around.

We need to figure out the overall headcount.

You specifically mentioned CEO Ko.

So, do you want me to spell out every single thing for you?

If so, I'll explain every little detail.

Oh, yes, I'd appreciate that.

Please be specific.

What did you say at first?

This is the cafeteria.

"Hello, this is the cafeteria."

(The boss personally teaches proper phone etiquette)

He didn't tell me...

Jun Young...

We have some punishment system here.

Sorry?

So, try not to make too many mistakes.

We're a little...

Sorry?

Me?

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)

(A car pulls up to the office building)

Ahhh!

(Lee Young Ji / member)

Hi there.

Oh my, Producer Nah.

Whoa!

Aaahhh!

Wow, you look so slim.

(Young Ji came to the cafeteria)

I said I'd just randomly drop by.

I want to do a surprise (camera).

A surprise.

Something like...

Act like the rookie producer.

You scold Young Ji.

Good, good.

(The KKPP Food staff has no clue)

(Young Ji's surprise camera)

Oh my.

Oh my.

(How will Young Ji's surprise plan end?)

(Find out next week)

(It's already dinner time)

Why isn't anyone coming?

(But there are no customers?)

Why isn't anyone working today?

(I'm working) I have no idea.

We have only two customers.

(Feeling awkward for no reason)

(30 minutes to closing… Only two people have come in total)

At this rate, we won't reach the goal tomorrow.

(200 servings + 140 kg of potatoes, the target feels unreachable)

(Using his expertise in phone marketing) I was worried you wouldn't come for dinner.

Is everything okay?

Are you on your way?

Please keep this a secret.

Can you put a check mark again? (for the meal headcount)

I'll pack up some potatoes for you to take.

(Pulling all kinds of tricks to hit the goal) Are you trying to push the leftovers on me?

- It's not leftovers, I swear. - All right, sure.

(In the end, the HQ takes action) It's just a big portion, not two servings.

(The boss got caught in the act) That's how we check the headcount.

You've really lost your motivation.

(Just then, Woobin, the external auditor, shows up)

(KKPP Food, on edge from the surprise audit) I think

we need to review the entire system.

Is this really the best you can do?

Don't be so cocky, put your hand down.

(The boss doesn't break a sweat even during the audit)

(The manager is all smiles, thanks to the boss)

Come and see it for yourself.

(Trying to hire the external auditor) Stay here for three days.

First, we need to change the hierarchy.

(The auditor wants to shake up the structure) The problem starts with the boss, actually.

KWANGSOO, you're not the boss, are you?

(Green Bean, Red Bean Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation)