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THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE VILLAGE BARBER

THEIR LONG-AWAITED DAY OFF ENDS

AND IT'S YET ANOTHER MORNING OF WORK

Let's go. I'm ready.

THE TRIO IS FULLY RECHARGED AFTER TAKING A DAY OFF

- Do you need help with that? - Hey, wait. We're dressed similarly.

- Looking great. - Pretty dope.

Today's key color is red.

I wonder what's waiting for us today.

CURRENT TIME: 7:30 A.M. THE TRIO LEAVE EARLIER THAN USUAL

- What kind of customers await us? - I wonder.

How do you two even move in sync?

LEFT, RIGHT

- You know what? You're in sync, too. - Yes.

Really?

The three of us are

destined.

This is what I call your destiny

Do you know this song?

WHY ARE THEY GOING TO WORK THIS EARLY TODAY?

The snow has mostly melted.

They're mostly gone.

ARRIVED 30 MINUTES EARLIER THAN USUAL

All right. Let us start another day.

LET'S GET READY TO OPEN

Would you like to sit down first?

DO THEY ALREADY HAVE A CUSTOMER WHEN THEY JUST GOT TO WORK?

WHY IS DONG-YEON SITTING DOWN WEARING A CAPE?

I have to keep this vibe

but my hair does seem a bit too long right now.

EARLIER

Boss PARK.

Can you do my hair?

Sure, I'd love to. Let me have a glass of water first.

HE ASKS BO GUM FOR A HAIRDO

HIS HAIR GREW OUT QUITE A LOT DURING HIS STAY IN MUJU

I'm a little torn. Should I cut your hair or not?

The thing is

I don't know what your character will be in your next project.

- The length... - Boss PARK.

You never know.

THAT'S WHY HE'S MORE TORN

- Leave it to the boss. - Let me put this here.

You don't want your ears to show, right?

I don't think you can cut it that short.

In my opinion

the hair in the back is too long.

I've been growing it out without styling it.

I feel like it sticks out here and there.

You can do as you like.

You practiced men's haircuts like crazy

back in those days.

- I'll just thin it out. - Okay.

WILL HE DO A GOOD JOB ON HIS FAVORITE BRO?

GLANCES

We might panic if a customer comes while you're cutting my hair.

That's true.

SEARCHING

BO GUM IS SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING

What do you need?

It's okay. You stay right there.

THE EMPLOYEE FEELS MORE UNCOMFORTABLE SITTING

A FAMILIAR BREATHING SOUND SUDDENLY RINGS

Hey, Ms. Ra! It's Ms. Ra.

- Where is she? - She's here.

RUNNING OUT

CHUCKLING

Why are you out here so early?

She's here.

HE HASN'T STARTED CUTTING

- Goodness. - Hello, Ms. Ra.

RISING ABRUPTLY

THEY SUDDENLY PANIC AT MS. RA'S SUDDEN APPEARANCE

- Hello, Ms. Ra. - How have you been?

THE 92-YEAR-OLD STUDENT MS. RA OK-JA IS HERE

Did your studies go well yesterday?

Of course. I studied a lot.

I did lots of homework.

- Please have a seat. - I studied everything I was told to.

Ms. Ra.

Would you like something warm to drink?

Sure. I'll take a cup of coffee if you have some.

Instant coffee mix?

- The sweet kind? - The instant coffee mix.

I'll make it quick.

Wait...

RUNS WITHOUT TAKING THE CAPE OFF

HE'S SO FUNNY

CHEF KWAK PREPARES COFFEE IN A HURRY

SWOOSH

BACK TO HIS JOB SMOOTHLY WITH THE CUTTING CAPE ON

KEEPING STEADY WITH THE COFFEE IN HIS HAND

FINISHED MAKING COFFEE SKILLFULLY

Here's your coffee.

DONG-YEON SITS BACK DOWN WHILE THERE ARE NO CUSTOMERS

Let's do this.

- Now, open your book. - Okay.

Ms. Ra Ok-ja, open your book.

Yes, okay.

CHUCKLING

- She's adorable. - Yes, she is.

HE QUICKLY BEGINS TO CUT

FOCUSED

When you get your hairdresser license

what do you want to do first?

I kind of want to try perms.

I want to know how I can make

different curls using the hair rolling technique.

What shapes will I make when I get to use the technique?

When I see you cutting people's hair

I can sense a burden on you.

At first, it was a bit of a burden.

Even now, I have it as I'm cutting yours.

But in the process, I slowly became a bit more confident.

I'm starting to enjoy it instead of feeling burdened.

I shouldn't have made you work this early in the morning.

Don't say that.

It's not like that.

I'm grateful for your trust in me.

FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE BO GUM CAME HERE

HE'S CUTTING DONG-YEON'S HAIR INSTEAD OF A LOCAL'S

CAREFULLY CUTTING

ONE STRAND AFTER ANOTHER

TINY BITS

HE DOES HIS BEST TO CUT HIS HAIR

1 HOUR HAS PASSED

Let me finish up now.

BLOW-DRYING PASSIONATELY

DOING HIS BEST

ON THE OTHER HAND, THE EMPLOYEE LOOKS A BIT TIRED

HAGGARD

Are you slowly getting tired?

- No, I'm fine. - Feel free to let me know.

HE CONTINUES TO YAWN DESPITE HIS WORDS

THE STYLING BEGINS

- I'll style your hair so it matches - Okay.

- with what you're wearing today. - I'll look forward to it.

Do you want to slick your hair back?

BOSS PARK WANTS TO SLICK HIS HAIR BACK

No?

It might bother me if my hair gets droopy while I'm working.

So please just blow-dry and divide it.

I'll do that.

You can do whatever you want. I'll leave it up to you.

Let me press the sideburns down.

SETTING THE SIDEBURNS, DONG-YEON'S BIGGEST CONCERN

THOROUGHLY

QUIET

- Do you feel hot? - No, I'm fine.

IT'S TAKING MUCH LONGER THAN HE THOUGHT

AND BOSS PARK CONTINUES TO STYLE HIS HAIR

WITH LOVE FOR HIS EMPLOYEE

THE HAIR IRON TOO?

FULL OF PASSION

- The section you wrote yesterday. - Yesterday? I don't know.

I did just a little.

- You got to M. - Yes. I guess I did a little here.

I tried writing it down instead of sitting around.

When we meet someone, we say "hello" like this, right?

You have to teach me my name in English.

Let's do that, too.

It's Tamako in Japanese.

- What? - Tamako Matsubara.

HUH? A JAPANESE NAME?

- That's my Japanese name. - How do you have a Japanese name?

I went to school for a bit

during the Japanese occupation, but it all ended when they lost.

A few months into first grade, things went haywire.

Really?

- So after you started school? - After I started.

It must've been around summer because I began in spring.

So I went to school for a bit and studied Japanese there.

Then things went haywire for Japan.

We threw out the Japanese who lived in Korea

and Koreans in Japan were sent back.

They exchanged places.

How old were you back then?

I was probably

eight or nine, because we didn't start school early back then.

I must've been nine. I don't know.

That was what happened. I studied for a couple of months.

I stopped after learning just a little.

SHE DIDN'T STOP EVEN AFTER MANY YEARS

Let's study English today.

I need to know how to write my name in English.

"Ra Ok-ja." Wait.

Should I write her surname as Ra or La?

It's the R or L sound.

- Isn't it Ra? - Ra is better, right?

Look up the romanization conversion. There's a standardized version.

HE FOUND THE ROMANIZATION OF HER NAME, THANKS TO BOSS PARK

It's Ra.

Now, this is how you write your English name.

Write it down here.

I'll write it down for you, so try to read it.

I'll do that.

You have to write it down for me.

You have to write it down first to know that it's my name.

Look at this.

Let's say a foreigner came here to Muju.

Then you'll greet them in English.

Repeat after me.

WITH THE HAND

- Is that "Hello"? - Yes.

That's how you say hello.

- Something "Hey, there"? - That's "Hey, there."

- It's "Hi." - "Hi."

- That's how you say hello. - Hi.

- "I am Ra Ok-ja." - "Hi, I am Ra Ok-ja."

- That's it. You have to memorize it. - Okay.

Next, what does this say?

This? "Thank you."

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- How about this? - "Thank you."

How do you read this?

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

You speak English so well that you can go to America now.

- Go where? - America. You can go there now.

Go where? I can't go anywhere.

THE CHEEKIEST GUY AROUND HERE

WHAT A CUTE CONVERSATION

All right.

Come and visit when you have time in the summer.

Of course, I should come.

Come by when I have more goods at my place.

- I have to return for peaches. - Well, that too.

I don't grow them, but you can have them here.

But I'll cook for you at my place, so you can come and eat there.

Sure.

SMILE

Let's go over there and try the English you learned.

Say, "Hi, I am Ra Ok-ja."

EXCITED TO MAKE USE OF IT

- Is your lesson over? - Yes.

- Is your lesson over? - Yes.

SHE SUDDENLY SHOUTS, "HI!"

WHISPERING

I AM RA OK-JA

THANK YOU!

- I had him write my name in English. - That's awesome.

- You're the best. - Teach me more.

I can do a few more.

THE TEACHER'S PROUD

- Bye, Ms. Ra. - Goodbye.

- Thanks. - What will you do at home?

Bye.

- Recap our lesson as you watch TV. - Of course.

- I'll practice. - You have to review and practice.

- It's fun to learn to read or write. - I know.

- It's a lot of fun. - It's fun to study, too.

- It's a bit slippery here. Careful. - I'm fine. It's not that slippery.

It's a lot of fun to study.

- Make sure you eat when you go home. - I always eat my meals.

- Call me if anything happens. - Of course.

- Okay. - Okay. Bye.

THANK YOU

Bye.

THANK YOU!

SHE MAKES USE OF IT ALREADY

PLEASED

THANK YOU

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

Thank you and hello.

THANK YOU, SANG-YI, FOR THE NEW PHRASE!

Ms. Ra is so witty.

- Why do you say so? - As she was leaving

she turned around and said, "Thank you!" in English.

THE LESSON IS OVER, BUT HE'S STILL STYLING HIS HAIR

You asked me to keep your hair down, but I'm pulling it back.

It keeps going further back, including my sideburns and bangs.

IT NEEDS SOMETHING MORE

BOSS PARK ADDS A STRAND OF HIS TASTE

Does this make you look too cheeky?

AN UNEXPECTED CHEEKY STYLE

LAUGHING ON MUTE AS HE TEASES DONG-YEON

Wait.

- The cool cook. - I look like Tomato Doppi.

Tomato Doppi

You do this look for award shows. This single strand in the middle.

BOSS PARK DOING WHATEVER HE WANTS TO

No, I do it from time to time.

HE CAN'T HELP BUT SMILE

Why do you keep smiling as you do my hair?

So? Does he look cool?

You look great with your hair back.

- Right? - Yes, I mean it.

WALKING AWAY

What about this single strand?

SANG-YI?

He wasn't that far that he couldn't hear me.

HE WAS GETTING READY TO OPEN AND REALLY DIDN'T HEAR HIM

DO I REALLY LOOK COOL?

FOCUSING BACK ON STYLING DONG-YEON'S HAIR

HIS HAIR CONTINUES TO SLICK BACK

How much of my hair are you slicking back?

LAUGHING

What's up?

- What's going on? - First, he asked what hair I wanted

so I told him to part my hair and let it flow down.

But he began to slick it back...

HE GETS PLAYFUL AROUND DONG-YEON

...and put everything back just now.

He pulled my whole hair back. Does he want to put it all back?

Boss PARK...

is a warm-hearted man, right?

He's someone who listens to everyone and makes sure everyone is heard.

However

he didn't care much for my opinion as a customer.

Or did he not hear me?

That's what I thought.

PRESSING HIS LIPS

He pulled my whole hair back. Does he want to put it all back?

- How far are you taking this? - It's up to the hairdresser.

- Yes, it's up to the boss. - My gosh.

I love where the hair is parting.

The boss is obsessing over this.

THE YOUNGEST GUY PRIVILEGE LOVING TOUCHES FROM HIS COLLEAGUES

Going this way?

GRABS

THE MISCHIEVOUS FACE HE ONLY MAKES WITH DONG-YEON

Careful.

You know the scalp thing, right?

- Wait. - I have to do this.

Don't you know?

Grabbing my hair like this?

What do you mean? I didn't do that.

FINALLY FREED FROM THE CUTTING CAPE

What do you think? Not bad, right?

No.

Hey, you honestly look great.

BOSS PARK DOESN'T FINISH UNTIL THE FINAL TOUCH

You look great, Dong-yeon. You're looking better and better.

MAYBE I DO LOOK GOOD

HIS HAIR MATCHES HIS STYLE WITHOUT THE CAPE

- Let me know if it's hot. - Okay.

CHECKING THE TIME

- It took two hours. - It took two hours?

- That's a new record. - Let's go.

Thank you. Good work.

BOSS PARK'S HAIRSTYLE CRAFTED WITH LOVE

Look at me.

GIGGLES

I don't know if I did a good job.

HALF-RELIEVED, HALF-WORRIED

DONG-YEON SEEMS TO LOVE THE NEW HAIR UNLIKE EARLIER

I wonder if he's okay

with his hair.

BOSS PARK IS WORRIED ABOUT THE FIRST CUT HE GAVE HIM

GOSH, I HOPE IT WENT WELL

- Oh, my. - Hello.

You honestly look really cool.

DO I?

PUTTING ON AN ACCESSORY AS SOON AS HE GETS A COMPLIMENT

Q. DO YOU LIKE BOSS PARK'S HAIRCUT?

DYING TO SPEAK

BOSS PARK IS CLEANING UP WITHOUT A CLUE

It took about two hours.

To be honest

I did not want to slick all of my hair back.

However

I told him he could do whatever he wanted to.

HEY, DONG-YEON

I CAN

HEAR YOU RIGHT NOW

CHUCKLES

I'm satisfied. No, I'm pleased with it.

Yes, thank you.

EMPLOYEE REVIEW

IT TOOK TOO LONG, BUT THE BOSS IS GOOD-LOOKING

SANG-YI STARES OUT THE WINDOW

WITH A SERIOUS LOOK ON HIS FACE

IS HE WAITING FOR A CUSTOMER?

THEN HE BRINGS OUT A BOX FULL OF THINGS

FULL OF ART SUPPLIES, SUCH AS PAINT AND ROLLERS

THE PLACE HE ARRIVED

LOOKING RATHER DETERMINED

WHY IS HE STANDING IN FRONT OF A WHITE WALL?

We were wondering what we could leave behind

so people could remember us and look back on our time together.

Here's my opinion.

Do you see that clean wall out in front?

Doesn't it look too empty?

- Out there? - Yes.

They can draw something there, but I'm not sure if they can do that.

AN IDEA THEY GOT FROM THE VILLAGE CHIEF

We decided to leave a mural in Muju that reflects how we feel.

Let's come up with an idea by ourselves.

What should we paint?

WONDERING WHAT THEY'LL PAINT TO MAKE IT MORE MEANINGFUL

A REALIZATION

HE MUST'VE THOUGHT OF A GOOD IDEA

- Listen up. - Yes.

CURIOUS

We'll put up a mirror.

Then people can come and take pictures.

That's a great idea to let people come and take pictures.

- Because if you think about it, - Right.

pictures are all that's left of your memories.

THINKING

DRAWING

HE BEGINS TO SKETCH THEIR MURAL!

WHAT WILL BO GUM COME UP WITH?

Do you understand what I'm trying to get at?

I'm really bad at drawing.

- This is a peach tree with flowers. - The peach blossom tree.

SYMBOL OF MUJU VILLAGE PEACH BLOSSOMS

Peaches.

So it looks like this.

Let's ask people to draw flowers and peaches together.

- It'll be a collaboration. - Yes.

WILL IT TURN OUT JUST LIKE BO GUM'S SKETCH?

I thought it would be nice

if we could leave traces and memories of us behind.

I thought it'd be more significant if we painted it together.

MORE MEANINGFUL WITH THE VILLAGERS' PARTICIPATION

Ms. Ra, you're an artist!

You can draw however you want to.

EVERYONE PARTICIPATED IN MAKING THIS MURAL

That's all right, ma'am. That's what we call art.

It's art.

It's okay to make a mistake.

- I can always start over. - Yes, you can start over.

My gosh. That was so touching.

HOW WILL THE MURAL TURN OUT WITH EVERYONE'S PARTICIPATION?

I'm so touched.

A collaboration by Apseom Village and The Village Barber.

Before we start, let me give you some chalk.

- Let's each sketch in our own style. - Okay.

First, we'll start with the mirror in the middle.

My father ran a paint store for a long time.

DURING HIS PRACTICE FOR THE NAIL TECHNICIAN LICENSE

It's chalk, so it doesn't matter.

We have to paint over the sketch anyway.

Let's just go at it.

HE BEGINS TO SKETCH A TREE WITH PEACH BLOSSOMS

I did my best with what I learned back in school

during stage production classes.

POSING LIKE A PRO

HE HAD ONLY DRAWN ON TINY NAILS UNTIL THIS DAY

Like it's in full bloom.

SANG-YI FINALLY SPREADS HIS WINGS ON A HUGE WALL

I see. Just like that?

DONG-YEON DRAWS A TREE WITH PEACHES

A peach blossom tree.

DRAWS THE SKETCH IN ONE STROKE

LET'S SEE

It looks like a monster's hand.

CHUCKLES

SPOOKY

Who drew that red tree?

- Me. - It looks great.

- That? - Yes.

That was a funny tone. "That?"

Let's ask every customer to draw a peach here.

ACTING IT OUT

- Say, "Please draw a peach." - Okay.

Can you see the yellow? No?

- I can see it. - Can you?

THE SKETCH IS DONE THE MIRROR'S SPOT

I can see it clearly.

Does this sketch of a tree look okay?

- Yes, it looks fine. - It's so good.

It's not bad.

He studied the world of art comprehensively.

THE SON OF A PAINT STORE OWNER

AND A LEGENDARY FIGURE AT KOREAN NATIONAL UNIV. OF ARTS

I think we can

- start painting right now. - With brown.

We can use

different shades of brown to paint the tree anyway.

Instead of one color, it's better to use different shades of brown.

Do we have gesso here?

Let's just do it.

That's white.

We can make mistakes. There's white paint.

We can make mistakes.

Let's put tape on it first.

SOMEONE IS APPROACHING

IS THAT THEIR FIRST CUSTOMER?

- We can make mistakes. - Hello.

- We can make mistakes. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hey.

Hey!

Hello.

- Hey. - Hey!

WHO'S THE MYSTERIOUS WOMAN WHO SHOCKED THE TRIO?

WALKING WITH CONFIDENCE INTO THE VILLAGE

TODAY'S PART-TIMER ACTRESS KIM SO-HYUN

PEEKING

SNEAKY

SO-HYUN

Does this sketch of a tree look okay?

- Yes, it looks fine. - It's so good.

THEY'RE FOCUSED ON THE MURAL, NOT REALIZING THE PART-TIMER IS HERE

Black. No, not black. Brown.

Let's put tape on it first.

NOT KNOWING SHE'S RIGHT BEHIND THEM

Let's just do it.

That's white.

- We can make mistakes. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hey!

- My gosh. Hey! - Hello.

Hey!

- We can make mistakes. - Hello.

- Hey! - Hello.

WIDE-EYED

- Hey! - Hello.

THEIR FORMER CO-STAR SO-HYUN IS HERE

- So-hyun! - So-hyun!

- Kim Sobari. - So-hyun!

- So-hyun! - So-hyun!

- Kim Sobari. - So-hyun!

- Hey, look at your hair! - Are you serious?

Why is your hair so long?

- It grew out a lot. - You look good.

- It's long, isn't it? - Hey.

PEOPLE IN THIS LINE OF WORK NOTICE THE HAIR FIRST

- Hey. - First of all...

- First of all... - It's so good to see you!

- Let's go. - Let's go inside.

I was so surprised to see everyone out here.

- Hey, you. Wait. - My gosh.

- I got chills. - It's so good to see you.

This place is so cute.

- Really? Welcome. - The sign is so cute.

- Let's go inside. It's cold. - Come on in.

Aren't you busy with your new drama production?

We're shooting right now.

- I'm glad you're here. - Yes, we're so glad.

Welcome.

So-hyun.

Put it on.

FIRST, GET READY TO WORK

Let me do this for you.

You have to cross these before you put it on.

- How cute. - I didn't expect you.

- She really came. - Wait. Hold this. Put your head in.

- Hold it right there. - I didn't think you'd expect me.

You recently co-starred with those two

- and we're acquainted, too. - We are.

It's been forever since we met.

- It's been forever. - Did you two work together?

So-hyun has an actor friend who's very close to her

who's friends with me too.

So, you're all friends.

- My gosh. - Hey.

- Thank you for coming. - It's good to see you.

- It's nice to be here. - Welcome.

This is so weird. I feel like I'm in a dream.

It's kind of weird.

- You look great, So-hyun. - Thanks.

- I love that new style on you. - You do?

Yes, I've never seen your hair like this.

- I've never done this. - Right?

Never like this.

You look different from your character, Han-na.

Yes, she's a different character.

So this is the new character.

- It's so pretty. I mean it. - That haircut looks great on you.

The haircut?

- Should I have done it here? - Yes, we do everything.

We do everything.

He and I met recently, right?

- We met up a few times. - Yes, back then.

But I didn't say anything.

- I already knew then. - Not at all.

- You already knew? - Yes.

You're so cheeky.

You're as sly as a snake.

- I knew. - Back then? Already?

But I wanted to come in secret, so I asked

"So what are you going to do there?"

I even asked, "What can you do there?"

I told her everything.

Yes, he told me everything about doing the nails and whatnot.

I was like, "I see."

Has it been a while since you three have met?

- Very much. - Totally.

YOU GOT SOMETHING ON YOUR FACE

- Do you need a mirror? - Yes.

Here it is.

NICE TO THE FIRST FEMALE PART-TIMER

- I always have it ready. - Okay.

- Is there anything I can do to help? - Not at all.

Man, I forgot to bring my weapon.

- Your knife? I'll run back home. - No, I can use this.

- I'll go. - No, it's okay. Don't do that.

I said I'd ask twice, so I'll stop asking.

Right!

- It's over. - It's done.

- He gets two chances? - Everyone here

is way too caring.

- So we said we'd ask twice. - Everyone says it's fine?

Do you want a bite?

No.

- It's the last time. Want some? - Yes!

That's our last chance.

- We'll only ask twice. - Okay.

- I'll remember that, too. - Take a note.

But So-hyun answers the question even when we ask her just once.

- Yes, I give a straight answer. - You're the honest type.

Unlike you two.

THANKS TO A SISTERLY PART-TIMER, THINGS ARE WARMING UP QUICKLY

- We're rather slow today. - We are.

Are you slow right now? Really?

- We're rather slow today. - Is that so?

OPEN BUT HAD 0 CUSTOMERS

We were usually as busy as bees. We've had so many people here.

I'm excited. I hope we have lots of customers today, too.

We'll have many customers today

so you have to learn how to shampoo hair

assist in the kitchen, clean up, and do the laundry.

You have to learn to do everything.

- Okay. I can do that very well. - Are you ready?

- Right? Okay. - Yes.

SHE PUTS HER JACKET BACK ON?

- I think she'll be cold like this. - No, I'm fine.

Now that So-hyun is here

I want to ask her to make fish-shaped buns.

- We were on a roll. - You make fish-shaped buns?

I want to make steamed buns, too.

- Steamed buns! - That's your nickname! Steamed Bun!

- You're right. - Steamed Bun.

You can start painting now.

Do you want to use brown paint to paint the trees?

Okay.

- I've never done this before. - Me too.

- Should I pour a little? - Sure.

That's too...

- Isn't it too red? - Yes, it's reddish brown.

Should we mix it with black?

- Yellow? A bit... - Yellow?

ADDING YELLOW PAINT TO MAKE BRIGHTER BROWN!

Will it work?

- Do you do dyes, too? - Yes.

I dye the whole hair and do highlights.

You must know how colors mix.

What you need to make a certain color.

Well, I do.

- I learned that. - Yes?

But the elders here mostly color their hair

- just dark brown or black. - That's true.

I never got to dye anyone's hair a bright color.

COME TO THINK OF IT HE'S RIGHT

- Is this it? - What?

- I think it's here. - This is it.

Hello.

Look, kids are walking by.

A LOCAL RESIDENT WALKS BY WITH A BABY IN HIS ARMS

ANOTHER CHILD

- Hi, there. - Hi.

- Hi. - Hello.

Hello.

- Hello. - Goodness, it's a little baby.

- Hello. - Where are you going?

- Well... - The barbershop.

Hair.

- You came to cut your hair? - Yes.

SURPRISED

- Really? - Yes.

OH, MY! A CUSTOMER!

- You came to cut your hair? - Yes.

- Hey, there. - Then let's go inside.

- Then please excuse me. - You should go inside. Yes.

THEY HAD NO IDEA

THE CHAOS THESE THREE WOULD BRING

I just want a slight trim.

You have thick hair, and your hair's pretty long.

IT'S NOT EVEN EASY TO COMB

THE OVERLY ENERGETIC SECOND BROTHER

Let's go!

And paint a tiny flower there.

- Yes, one second. - But flowers...

- Give me a second. - It's not dry yet.

One second.

One moment, please.

Gosh, my back.

THEY'RE THE FIRST CUSTOMERS

AN 18-MONTH-OLD THEIR YOUNGEST CUSTOMER SO FAR

DROPPING THE BABY BOTTLE

- We need the formula. - Please wash it again.

Stand up.

HE REFUSES TO CUT HIS HAIR!

I want to cry, too.

Did that surprise you?

We've turned into a kindergarten today.

Tell me about it.

Let's go inside.

WILL THEY MAKE IT THROUGH THE DAY?

Do you live here in Muju?

- I live in the back village. - In the back?

- Did you come from the back? - Yes.

- How old are you? - I'm ten.

And my older brother will start middle school.

He'll be in seventh grade.

- In middle school? - Yes.

How old is the baby?

- He's turning two. - He's turning two?

THE TINIEST ONE IS 18 MONTHS OLD

- How adorable. - Have a seat, please.

THEY CAME WITH THEIR YOUNGEST'S STUFF

Have a seat.

THE ELDEST HAS THE DIAPER BAG, AND THE SECOND HAS THE STROLLER

- What about the hair? - Who's here for the haircut?

- All three of us. - All three?

- Yes, all three of us. - Oh, wow.

How cute.

AN ORDER FOR THREE HAIRCUTS

INCLUDING THE 18-MONTH-OLD YOUNGEST

All right, then.

Who wants to go first?

Who should we begin with?

LET'S SEE

- Should we start with the eldest? - He can go first.

- The eldest first? - Do that.

THE ELDEST WITH THE LONGEST HAIR IS UP FIRST

- Can you take your jacket off? - We'll keep your bag and jacket.

THE YOUNGEST ONE ESCAPE

Come here, Seo-yul.

Come here. Where are you going?

Hi, there.

That's a humidifier.

HE NATURALLY ARRIVES AT THE RECEPTION ROOM

One second.

THIS PLACE LOOKS COZY

Yes, you can go up there.

MAKING AN EFFORT

Take your shoes off, though.

Let me take the shoes off for you. Come over here, little one.

Come here, little one.

- Do you want something to eat? - Goodness.

- Do you want to eat? - You must want to eat something.

I just need to take your shoes off.

PUSHING THE TABLE FAR AWAY

You're so cute.

He's so tiny, isn't he?

How cute.

CAUTIOUSLY TAKING OFF HIS SHOES, WHICH ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN HER PALMS

SHE TRIES TO LOOK AFTER HIM, BUT...

So cute.

WRIGGLING

- Don't lie down. - Goodness.

It's all right. Don't cry.

What do I have to do to soothe him?

I think he'll be okay after drinking some milk.

Milk?

WHINING

THE YOUNGEST THROWS A FIT

What about this?

You should drink this for now.

I'm trying to make his formula.

That's his water, though.

He's drinking it.

He became quiet instantly.

You're simple-minded.

He'll probably feel something fuzzy when he drinks cold water.

Hey, there.

You're going to hurt yourself. Careful.

- I think he wants to sit. - Does he?

A 18-MONTH-OLD DEMANDS CONSTANT CARE

SUDDENLY STOPS CRYING

WHILE HE'S TAKING A SIP CALMLY

You drink well.

This isn't easy.

LIFTING THE TABLE

SHE FOLDS EACH LEG OF THE TABLE

AND MOVES IT AWAY

It's a desk.

SHE REMOVES ALL POTENTIAL HAZARDS

TABLE CLEARED

WHEW

SHE MOVES EVERYTHING ELSE INTO THE CORNER AS WELL

I'll get rid of everything.

SHE CREATED A SAFE SPACE FOR THE BABY

Are you feeling better now?

THE ELDEST IS READY FOR A HAIRCUT

How would you like your hair cut?

- I just want a slight trim. - Do you want to trim it?

From this length...

CHECKING THE CURRENT LENGTH

Let me comb it through.

HE CHECKS THE HAIR CONDITION

It's thick and long.

IT'S EXTREMELY CURLY AND THICK EVEN AT A GLANCE

Are you in middle school now?

Yes, I'll be in seventh grade.

- You're starting soon. - Yes.

IF HE'S STARTING MIDDLE SCHOOL

Are there school rules about hair?

- Not that I know of. - Is that right?

- Muju Middle School? - Yes.

HE'S GETTING A FRESH, NEW LOOK FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Then, I'll thin it out a bit at this length.

PRE-MIDDLE SCHOOL HAIRCUT

- So are you the eldest? - Yes.

I am.

SMALL TALK WHILE MISTING HIS HAIR

- What's your name? - Kim Seo-hyeon.

- Seo-hyeon? - Yes.

So, you've lived

- in Muju for 13 years? - Yes.

BIG REACTION

So you're moving up to middle school.

WELCOME TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL WORLD

Are you excited?

- I am. - You are?

How did you know there was a barbershop here?

I looked up

your Instagram story and I found out it opened here.

I see.

- Does that mean you follow me? - I do.

- Really? - Yes.

Thank you so much.

HE'S QUIET BUT HE'S ACTUALLY A FAN

Is it okay

- if I trim it up neatly? - Yes.

Is there a haircut that you specifically want to avoid?

- As long as it's not too short. - Will that be okay?

GOT IT

Okay, from this length...

I'll go ahead and cut it.

How should I cut the back? I'm not sure.

THINKING

HE SHORTENS THE LENGTH FIRST

EVEN AFTER WETTING

HIS HAIR KEEPS PUFFING UP DUE TO THICKNESS AND CURLS

HE STOPS USING THE SCISSORS

AND STARTS MISTING IT AGAIN

MISTING

MISTING AGAIN

MISTING ENDLESSLY

HIS HAIR IS SO THICK THAT THE STIFFNESS WON'T DIE

TORN

Since you're going to middle school

- can I trim it some more? - Yes.

- I'll go a bit bold. - Sure.

HE NEEDS TO BOLDLY THIN IT OUT FIRST

BOSS PARK CHOOSES A HAIR CLIPPER

A CLIPPER IS BETTER THAN SCISSORS TO DEFINE THE LINE FOR THICK HAIR

I'll keep going.

HE RUNS IT THROUGH HIS HAIR MULTIPLE TIMES, STANDING ON HIS FEET

CLIPPING

HE CLIPS HIS HAIR NONSTOP AFTER THE NONSTOP MISTING

FOCUSED

AFTER A LONG TIME OF THINNING

THE BACK OF HIS HEAD IS FINALLY NEAT

SATISFIED

HE DOES THE SIDES NOW

The sides cover my ears too much.

Could you cut it just enough to uncover my ears?

- Is it what you want? - Yes.

All right.

THE QUIET FIRSTBORN STILL SPEAKS HIS MIND

REQUEST ACCEPTED

HE GOES SILENT AFTER SPEAKING HIS MIND

What's your favorite subject at school?

Social studies.

- Social studies? - Yes.

That's the subject you're most interested in?

IT'S A PRETTY SERIOUS SUBJECT

- Like economics and stuff? - Yes.

Modern society and contemporary society?

Yes.

- Do you also like Korean history? - Yes.

That's awesome.

HAIRCUT DIFFICULTY: HIGH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTY: EXTREME

CAUTIOUS

HE KEEPS A POKER FACE, EVEN WITH THE BUZZING CLIPPER

UNFAZED

ONLY THE LOUD CLIPPER FILLS THE ROOM

IS HE OKAY?

- It doesn't hurt, does it? - No.

FOCUSED

HE CAREFULLY CUT THE SIDES, PAYING ATTENTION TO LENGTH AS REQUESTED

NEAT

Once I finish cutting, I'll part it over.

What does a two-year-old eat?

- Rice? - He said milk.

- Baby food? - Milk.

Milk!

But there's formula.

Should we give the baby formula milk?

Mom told me to feed him at around 11:30 a.m.

- At 11:30 a.m.? - It's late.

He might be hungry.

I just put one scoop in this bottle, right?

- Not two scoops. - Right.

HE CHECKS THE MEASUREMENTS AND RUSHES TO THE KITCHEN

He's going to make you food.

He'll make your milk.

Milk.

CHEF KWAK MAKES BABY FORMULA NOW

I'll try making it.

HYGIENE

CLEANLINESS

HE POURS FORMULA POWDER INTO A MEASURING CUP FIRST

CAREFUL

STOPPING

This isn't it.

No, I should do it by hand.

I'm nervous.

The amount...

ONE SCOOP

ANOTHER SCOOP

HE'S NEVER MADE FORMULA MILK BEFORE

POURING EVERY LAST BIT

HE CHECKS IF THE LID IS CLOSED PROPERLY

SHAKING

OVERLY INTENSE FORMULA SHAKING

THE BOTTLE SNAP IS A FULL FOREARM WORKOUT

It's Seon-hui and Da-in.

- Are they here? - Seriously?

THE PART-TIMER JUMPS UP AT THE ARRIVAL OF VIP REGULARS

- Da-in and Seon-hui! - Hi!

- Uncle. - Hi.

We have a new, pretty staff member.

"Pretty"?

- Come say hi. - "Pretty"?

- Hi! - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

MEETING THE PRETTY PART-TIMER FOR THE FIRST TIME

- Hi. - Hi.

THE BABY BEAMS WITH A BIG SMILE

- Oh, he's so glad to see you. - Hi!

- Hi. - Hi, Seo-yul.

Who are you?

I'm new here.

- Are you a one-day part-timer? - Yes, I'm here just for the day.

What kind of work will you be doing?

What do you think

I should do here?

Just enjoy it.

- Enjoy it? - Yes.

I can feel the relaxed vibe

of a regular.

Is this for me?

THE BARBERSHOP GETS EVEN BUSIER WITH KIDS

Your formula order is ready.

- Sir, your formula is here. - Sir.

Oh, my, he feels good.

SQUEALING MEANS HE'S HAPPY

It's the perfect temperature for drinking

which is 23 degrees Celsius.

It's rich in carbohydrates

and packed with vitamins and minerals, sir.

Do you like it, sir?

- He likes it. - Thank you.

That formula must be very tasty.

You like it?

THE CUSTOMER IS SATISFIED

The service here is amazing.

Look at him.

Is he getting drunk on formula?

Oh, my. He's overdrinking.

GULPING DOWN

DROPS

A vacation. No!

- Are you okay? - It's too...

- I'll pick it up. - It's okay.

- I'll clean it and give it back. - Clean it. Hygiene first.

HE QUICKLY STERILIZES IT

He's going to wash it.

MY FORMULA!

WHINING

Here's your milk.

YUM

PEACE RESTORED, BACK TO DRINKING

- There's a painting. - Oh, no.

- The formula... - Uncle, wash it again!

2ND STERILIZATION

Your formula is coming.

RUSHING

Here it is.

The big girls brought it.

She brought it for you.

CRYING

Do you want to get down?

He's especially...

- You don't want it? - He's especially cranky today.

- Whoosh. - Airplane!

THE PART-TIMER CAN'T HELP BUT TURN INTO AN AIRPLANE

Do you like your formula?

Do you like it?

SHE SNEAKILY APPROACHES THE COUCH

DROPPING

This darn formula.

This darn formula.

I want to cry, too.

QUICKLY PICKS IT UP BEFORE THE PART-TIMER CRIES

LAUGHING AWKWARDLY

I want to cry, too.

GRINS

- We need to wash it again. - I'll cry before you do.

GIVE ME BACK MY FORMULA

TURNING

THE ELDEST, USED TO THIS CHAOS, STAYS CALM

GLANCING

Look down, please.

HE FINISHES UP BEFORE THE BABY STARTS CRYING

HE PAYS ATTENTION TO DETAIL EVEN IN A RUSH

MATCHING THE LINE METICULOUSLY

- BO GUM, - Yes.

- when you're done cutting his hair - Yes.

- you can cut the baby's hair next. - Okay.

Then, you can cut Tae-eun's hair last.

Sure, I'll do that.

Let's go to the right.

We'll head to the shampoo room.

Lie down comfortably.

You can move down a bit more.

Can you slide down a little? Slide down the chair.

So your neck...

No, slide down, please.

No, slide down, please.

Lower your hips.

There.

HE'S IN A COMFORTABLE POSITION AND READY FOR SHAMPOO

Let me cover your eyes.

PEEKING

THE SHARP PART-TIMER CAME TO LEARN HOW TO SHAMPOO

- Do you want to watch? - Yes.

Oh, I meant...

- Do you want to watch? - Yes.

Oh, I meant...

HE'S WATCHING THROUGH THE GAP

Not you.

FULLY BLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD

Go like this.

BOSS PARK TEACHES HER HOW TO SHAMPOO

Keep the water away from the neck.

OBSERVING

IT MAY LOOK EASY, BUT DIRECTION AND TECHNIQUE MATTER

Do it in a zigzag like this.

- Zigzag? - Zigzag.

SYNCING WITH BOSS PARK

His hair is really healthy...

Can we walk around barefoot?

Hold on.

What was that?

- Okay. - Put your shoes on.

Let's put your shoes on.

Good boy.

I'm getting better at this.

- There we go. - All done.

Good boy.

If you wear your bangs down a lot during your teenage years

you can get pimples on your forehead.

- I'll show you how to do your hair. - Okay.

I'll make it feel nice and cool.

This is refreshing for your scalp.

REFRESHING SCALP MASSAGE FOR THE ELDEST

GOING THROUGH EVERY SPOT WITH A SCALP BRUSH

- Does it feel good? - Yes.

IN PARADISE

It'll get all the tangles out of your hair.

BIG SMILE

I think he's tired.

Your brother is getting his hair washed.

SKILLFUL HANDS

Isn't it fascinating?

HIS EYES OPEN WIDE

FINISHING UP WITH A CAREFUL RINSE ALONG WITH A SCALP MASSAGE

I'll cut your hair soon.

- I'll cut your hair, Seo-yul. - I hope he doesn't cry

- during the haircut. - All done. You can get up.

WAIT JUST A SECOND

Let's...

BOSS PARK HURRIES UP IN CASE THE BABY FUSSES

I'll start right away.

SHE TAKES A QUICK LOOK

- Will you cut Seo-yul's hair next? - Yes.

- Should I blow-dry his hair? - Yes.

- Then we can work faster. - Okay.

Then...

PASSING OFF THE BABY

- Let me hold you. - Go to Uncle BO GUM.

- Great. - Let's get started.

- I'll dry your hair. - I shampooed his hair.

- Take over from here. - Okay.

BOSS PARK GETS READY TO CUT THE BABY'S HAIR

Seo-yul, let's see what we have here.

Look, Seo-yul.

Seo-yul.

He's not watching.

STRUGGLING TO PULL OUT A BOOSTER CUSHION

- Do you like Uncle? - Can you hold this for me?

Thanks, Seon-hui.

SEON-HUI MAKES PREPARATION EASIER

- Let me know if it's too hot. - Okay.

SHE LOOKS NATURAL AS IF SHE'S ALWAYS DONE IT

THIS PERCEPTIVE PART-TIMER

IS CAREFUL AND SHARP

THOROUGH

IN THE MEANTIME

BOSS PARK GETS THE CUTTING CAPE

Guess what this is, Seo-yul!

A blue cape?

Guess what this is!

What is it? What's the color?

THERE WE GO

What's this doing here?

THE 18-MONTH-OLD CUSTOMER FINDS THE CAPE UNCOMFORTABLE

- Was that uncomfortable? - Dear Seo-yul.

Oh, no, Seo-yul.

- Is it uncomfortable? - While he gets his hair dried...

- Then... - Play with us.

I'll hold you.

HE WAITS BEHIND THE ELDEST

What do you think of his hair?

Seo-yul, what do you think of his hair?

SWEET

THE ELDEST'S HAIR DRIES QUICKLY THANKS TO THE PART-TIMER

GLANCING

- Are you going to style his hair? - Yes.

- Should I hold the baby instead? - Yes, please, I'm sorry.

- It's nothing. - Thanks.

- Come to me. - Oh, dear.

Thank you.

Support his bottom.

WHILE THE PART-TIMER TAKES CARE OF THE BABY

- I'll be done in no time. - You look even cuter with the cape.

FULL OF ANTICIPATION

- What's this? - What is that?

BOSS PARK PICKS

A NEAT SLICKED-BACK STYLE FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT

SMOOTHLY SWEPT BACK

FROM HIS LONG, STUFFY HAIR BEFORE

- What do you think? Do you like it? - Yes, I like it.

Do you really? You can't tell without the glasses, right?

Yes.

Were you asking when he couldn't see it clearly?

I guess I did.

HIS SMILE DEEPENS WITH HIS GLASSES

- Do you like it? - Yes.

- Do you mean it? - Yes.

Yes, I like it.

- Really? I'm glad. - Yes.

AND A MAN WE HAD BRIEFLY FORGOTTEN

PAINTER LEE BURNS WITH ARTISTIC PASSION

BRUSH STROKES OF PASSION

HE PAINTS A PEACH BLOSSOM TREE

- Sang-yi, I brought reinforcements. - Yes?

- Hi! - Apparently

- Tae-eun likes to paint. - What was his name?

- Tae-eun. - Yes.

- Do you want to paint with me? - Yes.

- Okay, here you go. - Okay.

- Take this brush. - Yes.

- Wait, you're in fourth grade now? - Yes.

Do you know Da-in and Seon-hui

- who will be in fifth grade? - I do.

- You know everyone. - Yes.

- Great, are you ready? - Yes.

I feel like it should be bigger.

You can draw it bigger.

I'll draw a semi-circle.

A semi-circle, that's great.

I'll draw a semi-circle.

ADDING DETAILS WITH TREE RINGS

Great.

What was this called? Peach blossoms?

- Yes. - Tap.

- You can just tap them. - Little taps are pretty enough.

- Try painting it like this. - Okay.

HE TAPS PEACH BLOSSOMS WITH THE ONE-DAY ART TEACHER

- Tap. - Tap.

Tap away.

- Da-in. - Yes.

- Demonstration! - Yes, demonstrate for me.

You should do it here.

You just have to tap it.

- That's easy. - No strokes.

The important thing is that we made this.

It doesn't have to look cool.

- That's how it works. - I know.

Don't...

- What did you say? - Never mind.

Say it. I'll give you ten seconds.

I meant...

Don't make me emotional.

I never made you emotional.

Got it?

I feel like...

- I feel like we should. - Go like this.

You guys are really good.

Let's paint a green field next. What do you say?

- We can use green, then. - That's right.

See the frame? I'll sketch the lines first.

Like this.

Should we dab it on?

- Give it a try. - If we dab it on

it'll look pretty.

- It gives it texture. - Isn't this the same?

Doesn't this add texture to it?

- Kind of. - It does look like grass.

- Doesn't it look good? - I like it.

It looks like grass.

ADDING TEXTURE

It looks nice because it pops out and looks like grass.

- It adds more texture, right? - Yes.

It's fun because it gives more texture.

SANG-YI ENJOYS HIMSELF WITH THE KIDS

Be thorough.

THE MURAL FEELS EVEN MORE ALIVE, THANKS TO DA-IN'S IDEA

Okay, I'll make one for you.

Do you also teach art?

- Oh, hello. - Hello.

We were painting a mural.

- I was painting with the kids. - It looks beautiful!

You should paint some while you're here.

Grab a brush.

Just tap it.

TAPPING FLOWER PETALS

- They look bad. - No, they don't!

It doesn't matter.

You can paint however you want.

SHE SMILES LIKE A YOUNG GIRL AS SHE PAINTS

- Tap it on. - Here?

Yes, it's empty here. The branch is bare.

Tap away.

That's it.

- Is this working? - Yes!

It's turning out great.

It looks pretty.

LAUGHING

I'm just doing it.

It's gorgeous.

This is perfect.

PEACH BLOSSOMS BLOOM WITH THE VILLAGERS' TOUCH

Guess what this is, Seo-yul.

Guess what it is.

Seo-yul is going to sit here and get a haircut.

Can you give me a hand?

Is there too much sunlight?

- He should sit here. - He's never had a haircut before.

Really?

Would it be better if I held him? How should we do it?

YOUNG CUSTOMERS WHO CAME TO THE VILLAGE BARBER

Play rock, paper, scissors.

6-YEAR-OLD CUSTOMER

I didn't do anything yet.

- You got this. It's okay. - No.

4-YEAR-OLD CUSTOMER

BOSS PARK LEVELS UP HIS TODDLER HAIRCUT SKILLS

HOW WILL HE GET THROUGH CUTTING AN 18-MONTH-OLD'S HAIR?

- Let's seat him here. - He's never had a haircut?

TRY SITTING HERE

Is he seated?

HE REFUSES TO SIT

- I think he wants to be held. - Yes.

- Get up, Seo-yul. - Right.

- Is this uncomfortable? - Let's hold him.

What's this?

BOSS PARK TRIES TO SOOTHE HIM

Take it out?

THE PART-TIMER'S FIRST TIME EXPERIENCING THIS

HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO CUT HIS HAIR?

- What should we do? - Is this okay?

Could you try holding him, Seo-hyeon?

- Will you hold him? - Hold him.

How?

Whatever way feels natural to you.

- Hold him. - Is this uncomfortable?

I think he'll be fine if he's being held.

- Sit together. - Sit there with him.

HOLDING HIM TIGHTLY

WITH HIS DEPENDABLE BIG BROTHER

THE THIRDBORN SITS QUIETLY

How tough. Is this your first time cutting a baby's hair?

- No, I've done it twice. - I see.

But a baby this young is my first.

LET'S PUT ON THE CUTTING CAPE

I guess he doesn't like this.

HE REJECTS THE CAPE THIS TIME

I guess he doesn't like this.

In that case...

Let's go with the pink one.

Maybe he wants a different color.

A PINK CAPE TO MATCH HIS EYE-LEVEL

What's this?

INTRIGUED

What's this?

GETTING HIS ATTENTION AND READING HIS FACE

What is it?

DO YOU LIKE THE PINK CAPE?

HE REJECTS THE PINK CAPE AS WELL

Then, let's try this one.

The white one?

HE SWITCHES TO A WHITE CAPE

This is like a personal color analysis.

- He hates them all. - You don't like this?

REJECTING THE WHITE ONE AS WELL

Hair will get all over his clothes, though.

Then, let's put it on

- and try to calm him down. - Okay.

THE PART-TIMER AND BOSS PARK

TRY AMBUSHING HIM

SHE TURNS INTO A DAYCARE TEACHER

Look over here.

Look over here.

HE EVEN DOES A FUNNY DANCE

Look over here.

PLEASE

THE OLDER BROTHER SUFFERS FOR NO REASON

Just take one arm out.

- Then, let's do this. - This is not easy.

Is it too cold?

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE SPRAY?

HE EVEN PUTS ON A SPRAY SHOW

This is a daycare center.

ADMIRING BOSS PARK'S CHILDCARE SKILLS

FASCINATED

WATER TOUCHED HIM

NOPE

HE DOESN'T LIKE WATER TOUCHING HIS HAIR

I guess he doesn't like getting wet.

YOU CAN NEVER TELL WHAT AN 18-MONTH-OLD WANTS

Will I be able to cut his hair?

Do you think I can?

Who usually cuts his hair? Your mom?

Dad used to cut it.

- Your dad did? - Really?

- He'd sit him here and crouch down. - Oh, while sitting here?

- Where? Here? - That might be better.

Should we try that?

- His hair might get everywhere. - No, we'll cover him with this.

COVERING HIM WITH A TOWEL

This is better, right? He's fine with it.

He's not refusing.

- Just a second. - Was it the cape, then?

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HIS MOOD

Should we cut it outside?

CALM

This is great, isn't it?

A SEAT BY THE DOOR

THEY REACH A DRAMATIC COMPROMISE WITH THE STROLLER AND TOWEL

HE HAS LET GO OF EVERYTHING

He looks like he's lost everything.

Should we start with his bangs?

I'll hold his head.

SHE HOLDS HIS HEAD

It's fine. You can do it.

No?

HE STARTS WHINING AGAIN

You can do it.

WILL BOSS PARK GIVE UP FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER?

- I need to stay strong. - Three bears

- Live in one house - Live in one house

CHEAT CODE ACTIVATED NURSERY RHYME

- Live in one house - Live in one house

- Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear - Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear

- Papa Bear is chubby - Papa Bear is chubby

- Mama Bear is slim - Mama Bear is slim

- Baby Bear is so cute - Baby Bear is so cute

DOZING OFF

- Job well done - Job well done

ON REPEAT

- Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear - Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear

- Papa Bear is - Can you cut it now?

SURPRISED BY THEIR CHILDCARE SKILLS

You can lean back.

- Baby Bear is so cute - You can lean back.

He's so cute.

Three bears live in one house

Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear

Papa Bear is chubby

BO GUM BEAR PUTS BABY BEAR TO SLEEP WITH A SWEET SONG

RESTING ON MAMA BEAR'S HANDS

- Job well done - Job well done

FALLING ASLEEP

HE TRIES CUTTING IT AGAIN NOW THAT BABY BEAR IS ASLEEP

Oh, no.

HAIR FALLS ALL OVER HIS FACE

HE WOKE HIM UP AFTER BARELY GETTING HIM TO SLEEP

CHAOS

NOW HE CAN'T FIND THE SPONGE

CRISIS ALERT

THE BABY OPENED HIS EYES!

THE ELDEST IS ALSO STARTLED

BOSS PARK FLIES AROUND IN THIS FULL-ON CRISIS

I think we're okay.

LAUGHING SILENTLY

ALL THEY CAN DO IS LAUGH

I'm such an idiot.

Are you drowsy?

Did that tickle? Sorry.

Boss PARK was...

CUTTING AN 18-MONTH-OLD'S HAIR IS EXTREMELY TENSE

This is so hard.

I'm still a beginner.

Should we sing Papa Bear again?

ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

- Three bears live in one house - Three bears live in one house

- Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear - Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear

- I'm going to hold his head. - That's better.

- Does your back hurt? Want to sit? - I'm okay.

- Do you want a chair? - No.

THE PART-TIMER HELPS WITH THE HAIRCUT IN A BENT-OVER POSITION

It's perfect. Just like that.

BEING CAREFUL NOT TO WAKE HIM UP

HE MUST CUT IT WHILE HE'S ASLEEP

THE BARBERSHOP IS QUIETER THAN EVER

- Let's go! - I want to trim the ear part.

- Let's go! - I want to cut this part.

Yellow again!

Just a second. Be careful.

- Mayonnaise! - You'll wake...

NOISY

STARTLED

SHUSHING THEM IN A HURRY

- We barely got him to sleep. - Wait outside.

Let's be quiet.

- We barely got him to sleep. - Wait outside.

Wait outside.

Come back when it's finished.

NODS OFF

Are we doing this right?

Is this the best way?

THEY NEVER KNEW HOW TOUGH CUTTING AN 18-MONTH-OLD'S HAIR WOULD BE

Outside and inside are total opposites.

It's quiet inside, and it's chaotic outside.

- What is that? - We got green!

- Yes! - Yes!

- This is how you do it. - Keep dancing.

- The train is fast - The train is fast

- Fast is the airplane - Fast is the airplane

- Airplanes are high - Airplanes are high

- High is Mount Baekdusan - High is Mount Baekdusan

IT'S SILENT IN THE BARBERSHOP

He's sound asleep.

HE'S KNOCKED OUT IN SO-HYUN'S HANDS

Where should we cut next?

- The sides? - The sides.

CAUTIOUS

Look at these cheeks.

SQUISHY

He's adorable. His cheeks are squished.

THE ELDEST CHANGED SPOTS

HE WATCHED FROM BEHIND, WORRIED ABOUT THE YOUNGEST

HE MOVED OVER TO THE RECEPTION ROOM WHERE HE COULD SEE HIM BETTER

HE HAD BEEN QUIETLY WATCHING OVER HIM FROM BEHIND THE WHOLE TIME

Are you okay, Seo-hyeon?

Are you okay, Seo-hyeon?

Is the length okay?

NODDING POSITIVELY

The back is the tricky part now.

Should we tilt him forward?

MOVING SLOWLY

He's asleep.

I finished the front, and he fell asleep.

CAN HE CUT THE BACK WITHOUT WAKING HIM UP?

That should work. Right here?

- I'm the camera guy today. - You're the camera operator today.

Should I hold him like this?

The back...

- So cute. - How should I do it?

I'll try cutting it.

I'll film him from here.

EVERYONE IS FOCUSED

Here we go.

SNIPPING

FLINCHING

Did that wake you?

STARTLED

HEARTS IN THEIR THROATS

Did that wake you?

FORTUNATELY, HE'S STILL ASLEEP

PART-TIMER SO-HYUN FIXES HIS HEAD AGAIN

BOSS PARK FOCUSES AGAIN

FLINCHING AGAIN

BOSS PARK CUTS WITHOUT HESITATION THIS TIME

HE MUST HURRY BEFORE HE WAKES UP!

HOLDING THEIR BREATH AND SPEEDING UP

- I think it's good enough. - Yes, it turned out nicely.

THE BACK CAME OUT NICE AND ROUND

Oh, no.

- Do you have a lint roller? - It's next to you.

Should I take the baby out?

You should take it out first, so we can brush the hair off.

Brush his hair, please.

Done?

THE CUT CAME OUT NICELY, BUT...

- It must have felt prickly. - I bet it did. His neck too.

LINT ROLLER AND SPONGE

- Should we do it while he's groggy? - You think so?

I'll hold him.

He woke up!

- Did he? - He's up.

WHAT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ASLEEP?

Good boy.

What's this? Look.

- It was easy, right? - Well done!

- Well done. - You held out so well.

Is the haircut over?

He does look cute.

HE LOOKS CUTER WITH NEAT BANGS

We fought back tears.

HE COMPLETED THE DIFFICULT HAIRCUT FOR THE YOUNGEST CUSTOMER

Look.

His hair looks different.

- He's way cuter, isn't he? - He is.

So pretty.

Yes?

HE SMILES AT HER PRAISE

- He must be in a good mood. - Your compliments make him smile.

I took too long cutting his hair.

It's...

IT'S ALREADY LUNCHTIME

Hey.

Seon-hui, did you say you only had breakfast?

- Yes. - I didn't even have breakfast.

- I only had breakfast. - Do you want some food?

- Yes, please. - Do you want fried chicken?

- Fried chicken? - That sounds tasty.

FRIED CHICKEN?

- Go play. - Okay.

Should we have the brothers eat, too?

- The fried chicken. - Yes, I'll make plenty.

SUDDENLY MAKING 9 SERVINGS OF FRIED CHICKEN?

HIS FIRST TIME MAKING 9 SERVINGS CAN HE PULL THIS OFF?

LOTS

HE MOVES QUICKLY TO FEED THEM FRESHLY FRIED CHICKEN

STARTING WITH THE SAUCE

MIXING

CHEF KWAK COATED THE CHICKEN IN NO TIME

WHAT'S THIS SMELL?

SNIFFING

I smell delicious soy sauce.

- That's right. - Are you making the sauce?

Correct.

May I come in and watch?

Yes, but first, go wash your hands in the bathroom.

Okay!

As your cooking assistant.

THE ASSISTANT GOES TO WASH HANDS

I must maintain cleanliness.

This is

- potato starch. - Potato starch.

I'm coating the chicken with it.

It's hot, so stand back.

Be careful.

You be careful first.

- Seriously, be careful. - It's getting cooked.

Roll your sleeves down.

It's hot.

SHE WORRIES HE MIGHT GET INJURED

This side is down, but that side... Oh, no, you got burned.

What's this?

- This is from... - It's from cooking, right?

I don't even know. I somehow get hurt when I'm here.

Cuts just somehow appear when you're cooking.

PEEKING

WOW

Looking at this makes my head spin.

- The dirty dishes? - Yes.

Same here.

It's hard for me to look at those.

THE COOKING CLUB PAIR GETS ALONG WELL

CRYING

HE MOVES FASTER AT THE BABY'S CRY

Careful.

THINKING

You don't want to stir it too much when you're deep-frying.

- It gets disturbed. - Oh, should I leave it alone?

- Yes, leave it alone. - Okay.

It's boiling, so it'll take care of itself.

I believe in you.

RELIABLE ADVICE FOR SOME REASON

Starch is tricky to handle.

You must be really good at cooking, Seon-hui.

- I've been cooking since I was 8. - That's awesome.

You're incredible.

SHE ALREADY HAS 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BY HELPING OUT HER GRANDMA

- Can I put it here? - Yes.

FOLLOWING THE SENIOR COOK'S ADVICE

THE CHICKEN HAS TURNED GOLDEN-BROWN

- And the base... - Taste it. It's hot.

TASTE IT

Take your time. It's hot.

TAKING A CAUTIOUS BITE

- It's good. - You think so?

Yes, it's good. It's really tasty.

IT'S JUST WHAT SHE LIKES

Chef Yoon Nam-no made it for us.

BRAGGING ABOUT HIS MASTER

- It's seasoned. - Yes, it's seasoned.

It tastes great.

I see you can tell when the food is good.

The kids will love it.

EVEN THE SENIOR COOK ACKNOWLEDGED THE GOOD TASTE

I think it would go well with a mayonnaise dip.

- What? - I think it would be nice

to serve it with a mayonnaise dip.

- Can you make that? - Yes.

- Do you have ramyeon seasoning? - Yes, we do.

Then I'll make the dip.

- Do you have sugar, too? - Then look around

and see what's in the pantry.

Bring what you need.

Goodness.

What fifth-grader knows how to make a mayo dip?

Unbelievable.

AMUSED

AN ARMFUL OF INGREDIENTS

I'll make it with these three ingredients.

No, there are four.

MAYONNAISE, RAMYEON SEASONING, LEMON JUICE, SUGAR

- Sugar too? - Yes.

I wonder if it'll taste okay.

A LOT OF CREAMY MAYONNAISE

The chicken's a bit salty.

I'll make a slightly greasy dip.

A SPOONFUL OF SWEET SUGAR

No leftovers or Granny will scold me.

THE SECRET TO SEON-HUI'S MAYO DIP

I only need the seasoning. You can use the noodles elsewhere.

SHE'S FRUGAL FOR A FIFTH-GRADER

ADDING THE RAMYEON SEASONING

Just enough lemon juice that it doesn't stand out.

How does the top...

Oh, really?

SQUEEZE

IT'S DONE

TASTING IT LIKE A CHEF WITH A DAB ON HER FINGER!

A SLIGHT TASTE

It tastes good.

It's good.

I did it. It's a success.

- Is it a success? - Yes.

You got it in one try?

Good for you.

- Let Uncle BO GUM taste it. - Uncle.

SETTING OFF CONFIDENTLY

I made a dip. Will you try it?

It looks nice.

It's for the fried chicken.

- It's so sour. - I added lemon juice.

Looks good.

It's a dip for the fried chicken.

- It's so sour. - I added lemon juice.

IT'S SO SOUR SHE CAN'T OPEN HER EYES

Thank you.

That jolted me awake.

I need to stay alert.

Okay, it's a success.

I got a good response.

- Did they give a good response? - Yes.

They said it's nice and sour.

CHEF SEON-HUI IS SATISFIED

TO SERVE THE KIDS HOT CHICKEN

HE WORKS WITH TWO PANS

USING TIPS HE LEARNED FROM CHEF YOON NAM-NO

SOUTHEAST ASIAN-STYLE GARLIC CHICKEN

CRISPY AND CRUNCHY

Are you done cutting their hair?

- Only Tae-eun's left. - Just Tae-eun?

Will you do it now? Or after lunch?

- Let's do it after lunch. - Okay.

- Let's eat together. - Yes, let's eat now.

THEY'LL CUT THE HAIR OF THE SECONDBORN AFTER LUNCH!

Let's eat!

- Let's eat, guys. - Come and eat!

ALONG WITH HEALTHY VEGGIES A SPECIAL DISH FOR THE KIDS!

The art group can sit here.

The art group. Come over here.

- I'll sit here. - Sit there on the floor.

- We're one massive family. - We are.

THE ROOM IS FULL OF KIDS

- What's this? - I like being around lots of people.

- Do you like this? So do I. - Yes. I like a crowd.

He's watching me intensely.

TAKING A BITE WITH THE YOUNGEST IN HIS ARMS

CHEWING

It's delicious.

Can the baby have some chicken?

GASP!

It tastes exactly like that chicken.

INCREDIBLE

FRESHLY FRIED CHICKEN IS A RARE TREAT

Dong-yeon, did you fry the chicken yourself?

- Eat. Go on. You're the eldest. - Dig in.

What did you say your name was?

- He's Seo-hyeon. - Seo-hyeon.

The dip is really nice, Seon-hui.

It tastes just like ramyeon seasoning.

Isn't it nice?

PROUD

- Eat. Go on. You're the eldest. - Dig in.

What did you say your name was?

- He's Seo-hyeon. - Seo-hyeon.

Are you in middle school?

- He starts in March. - I see.

ANSWERING FOR HIM

7TH GRADER SEO-HYEON MAY BE SHY BUT HE LOVES THE CHICKEN

- Is it good? - I've never had anything like this.

NODDING

I've never had anything like this.

- You want water? - We need more water.

I'll get you more water if you want some.

Okay. The water...

THEIR FIRST TIME EATING LUNCH WITH THE LOCALS

Guys, you need to eat lots of veggies, too.

Eat a lot of lettuce.

SILENCE

I think I spoke loud enough.

I heard you.

It tastes good.

EVERYONE'S TOO BUSY EATING CHICKEN

- Eat some veggies. - Okay, I already did.

HERE'S SOMEONE WHO'S BUSIER

You can't eat this.

This is too sour for you.

NOT ONLY DOES HE HAVE TO EAT

AND HE HAS TO WATCH A BABY

Please wash your hands, Uncle.

HE FEEDS HIM, TOO

We're both part-timers here, too.

He doesn't cry anymore. He must've gotten used to us.

BOSS PARK PLAYS WITH THE YOUNGEST WHILE THE ELDEST EATS

HE EVEN STOPPED EATING TO PLAY WITH A MIRROR

He's in a good mood now.

UNCLE BO GUM PUT THE YOUNGEST IN A GOOD MOOD

ENTERTAINING THE BABY

THE UNCLES MAKE HIM REALLY HAPPY

He's clapping.

An explosion of applause.

FRIED CHICKEN TASTES EXTRA GOOD WHEN EATEN TOGETHER

- I've had enough. - You can leave it if you're full.

THE SECOND ATE IN A HURRY BECAUSE HE WAS HUNGRY

WAIT!

Where are you going?

- Are you off to paint? - No.

- To get your hair cut? Oh, okay. - To the couch.

Tae-eun, you need a haircut, too.

- I know. - You do?

I NEED TO GIVE HIM A HAIRCUT

YOU DON'T HAVE TO FINISH IT IF YOU'RE FULL

TURNING TO LOOK AGAIN

HE'S STANDING AS IF HE'S BORED

Tae-eun's hair...

I'm not done yet. I haven't finished eating.

I'll cut your hair for you.

BOSS PARK STOPS MID-LUNCH TO GO OVER TO THE SECOND CHILD

- Shall I cut it later? - What?

Later... Do you want a break?

- Now. - Shall I do it now?

- Yes. - Okay. Come here.

HE FOLLOWS UNCLE BO GUM

HE PREPARES TO SERVE THE LAST OF THE THREE BROTHERS

HE MOVES FAST AS THE BOY HAS WAITED A LONG TIME

- Did you enjoy your food? - Yes.

- Excuse me. - Okay.

HOWEVER

Thank you.

TOUCHING HIS THROAT

HE LOOKS A BIT UNCOMFORTABLE

- What? Is it uncomfortable? - It tickles.

It tickles?

It's done. This is the last step.

THE YOUNG BOY IS SENSITIVE TO THE ITCHY SENSATION

- Do you have a ticklish neck? - Yes. My neck is very ticklish.

I used to be like that, too.

It got better as I got older.

HAIRCUT: AS LESS TICKLISH AS POSSIBLE

Don't worry, no, no, no

TAPPING WITH THE HAIR CLIPPER

WINCING

That tickles.

No, tell yourself it's not ticklish.

- It's not. - It's not ticklish.

It's not ticklish.

I AM NOT TICKLISH

BUT...

HE KEEPS SQUIRMING

No. I can't cut your hair if you keep moving.

- It's not ticklish. - It's not ticklish.

It's not ticklish.

FLICKING THE CAPE TO BEAT THE SENSATION

I CAN'T CUT HIS HAIR IF HE'S LIKE THIS

Look at the floor.

Here goes.

HE DECIDES TO DO A QUICK SHAVE

MOVING FAST WITHOUT HESITATION

Can you look up?

Let's have a look.

HE MANAGED TO CUT THE HAIR IN THE BACK

GLANCING BEHIND HIM

Isn't this fascinating?

BO GUM'S WORRIED ABOUT THE TWO WHO ARE WAITING

You must want to leave already.

I'LL WORK AS FAST AS I CAN

THOSE IN THE RECEPTION ROOM NOTICED THEM, TOO

THINKING

Seo-yul.

SANG-YI SUDDENLY COMES UP

Come here, Seo-yul.

Seo-yul, I'm... My stomach...

It's my stomach.

Seo-yul.

SHALL I SHOW YOU SOMETHING FUN?

A REPEAT OF THE CARD MAGIC SHOW

INTERESTED

That's it.

Tae-eun.

The chicken gave me a bellyache.

A SECOND REPEAT

IMPRESSED

THE PART-TIMER'S IMPRESSED, TOO

SATISFIED

- We're off now. - Take care.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

- Bye. - Bye, Seon-hui and Da-in.

- Bye. - Bye.

Look at this. What is this?

THE HAIRCUT IS STILL UNDERWAY

YAWNING

I'll do it for you, Seo-yul.

You did it, Seo-yul.

- Are you uncomfortable? - No.

- Are you doing okay so far? - Yes.

SOMEONE IS WATCHING THEM BOTH

Seo-hyeon looks like he wants to go home soon.

- Tae-eun? - Seo-hyeon.

We'll finish soon, Seo-hyeon.

- Sorry. - I'm taking a while.

THE ELDEST HAS BEEN WAITING QUIETLY FOR THREE HOURS

BO GUM HAS BEEN WORKING NONSTOP, TOO

GETTING ANXIOUS

- Are you all right? - Yes.

Do you want a five-minute break?

No, then Tae-eun will get bored.

- He waited for too long. - Okay.

LET'S SEE

SO-HYUN QUIETLY WATCHED BOSS PARK

SHE GETS SOMETHING FROM THE KITCHEN?

Short bangs in the front?

That length? How about the sides and back?

- Thank you. - Take a sip.

- Thank you. - Take a sip.

You can cut it short.

SHE WAS SENSIBLE ENOUGH TO GET BOSS PARK A COLD DRINK

Got it. That tastes good.

I'll leave your coffee here, Sang-yi.

Han-na, thank you.

SHE ALSO SERVED SANG-YI WHO WAS BABYSITTING

Thanks, Han-na.

RETURNS TO THE KITCHEN AFTER THE DELIVERY

Let's clean all this up.

A HEAP OF DISHES

Maybe not this.

- It's greasy. - That's right.

LET'S GET STARTED WITH THE DISHES

It's completely soaked.

Hey, So-hyun, leave it.

- Why? I'll do the dishes. - No, I'll do it.

No. You cooked.

SHE INSISTS ON DOING THE DISHES

BO GUM IS SPEEDING UP

Let's look outside, Seo-yul.

MEANWHILE, SANG-YI TAKES THE BABY

WALKING AROUND THE YARD, TO CARE FOR THE 18-MONTH-OLD

What's that?

THEY EVEN TOUR THE ROOFTOP

Is it interesting?

What do you think, Seo-yul?

THEY RETURN AFTER THE SHORT WALK

NOW DONG-YEON TAKES OVER

Your big brother

is getting a haircut.

Your brother's getting a haircut.

TAE-EUN IS GETTING HIS BANGS TRIMMED

How come you're handsome with such pretty double eyelids?

- I love his eyelashes, too. - Yes.

Good job.

Thank you.

THE HAIRCUT IS FINALLY OVER

- Do you like it? - Yes.

HIS BUSHY HAIR GOT CLEANED UP

- One, two, three. - Can you see?

WITH THE THREE BROTHERS WHO WAITED PATIENTLY FOR A LONG TIME

THE TWO YOUNGER BOYS ARE CHEERFUL

NOT ANGRY

- Let's go home! - You're going home!

- Why are you crying? - You won't go?

- Let's go home and play. - Don't push me!

Get your hand out.

THE YOUNGEST GOT CLOSE WITH THE UNCLES

Okay. Will you sit up for me?

LEANING BACK

Where's my jacket?

I'll bring it. I'll get it for you.

I found your hand.

That's it. You're all dressed.

We're done.

NOT AN EASY TASK TO SEND HIM HOME

A HELPER APPEARS TO GET THEM HOME

Eat this on your way home.

SHE GETS THE YOUNGEST BOY'S SHOES

Let's get your other hand out.

I'll hold him. Put on his shoes.

Put on your jacket.

That looks fun.

HELPING THE MIDDLE BOY DRESS

It makes a sound.

Come here. When did your laces come untied?

Stick your foot out.

Stick out your foot.

It must've been a long day for you.

Go home and rest.

- Do you have everything? - We're done.

This is a bit cold because it's wet.

GIGGLING

Bye, Seo-hyeon.

- Bye, Tae-eun. - Seo-hyeon, Seo-yul, Tae-eun. Bye.

Bye!

Bye. Thank you, Tae-eun.

Good job.

PHEW

- Come here, So-hyun. - Look at this.

- Thank you. - Are you holding it in?

BOSS PARK FINALLY GETS A BREATHER

HE DIDN'T GET TO FINISH HIS LUNCH

- Is it that way? - My gosh, the wind!

A ROWDY AND SUSPICIOUS GROUP APPROACHES

You know, I've never been to this barbershop.

- Neither have I. - None of us has been here.

GIGGLING AS THEY HEAD TO THE BARBERSHOP

BOSS PARK CAME OUT TO SHAKE OUT THE CUTTING CAPE

We're just going there.

- Hello. - Hello.

GASP

- What is this? - Gosh.

I don't think I can get my hair cut here.

We have a group of high school girls.

A LOT OF STUDENTS ARE VISITING TODAY BECAUSE IT'S THE BREAK

- Hello. - Do you want your hair done?

- Yes. - Hello.

Hello!

OH, MY GOSH!

We came to get our hair cut.

Hang on.

Where do you live?

- I live here. Yes. - In Apseom Village?

- And your friends? - We live downtown.

- We came to see her. - How old are you?

- I'm in 12th grade. - A senior now.

- I'm in 10th grade. - In 10th grade.

I see.

So there were

- high-schoolers in this village too. - Yes.

- Who needs a cut? - Just one person.

- Oh, okay. - Sorry.

- Where can I put my bag? - In here.

WHISPERING

SMACK

I don't think I can do this.

What should I do?

- Sit over here. - Okay.

GIRLS HER AGE CARE A LOT ABOUT THEIR LOOKS

BOSS PARK IS EXTRA CAUTIOUS

How do you want it done?

I want to make a donation.

- You're donating your hair? - Yes.

She's donating her hair.

You want to donate your hair? Then...

Don't I need to cut off about this much?

So...

The hair needs to be at least 20 to 25cm long.

Have you always donated your hair? Is this your first time?

It's not my first time. I've done it once in middle school.

THIS 12TH GRADER HAS DONATED HER HAIR BEFORE

I'm thinking of cutting off 25cm and going for a bob.

BOSS PARK IS FACING A MISSION WHERE HE MUST CUT OFF 25CM

I wonder if this is 25cm long.

- This much? Right to your chin? - Yes.

Tie two ponytails at either side

leaving 25cm below the hair-tie and cut above the elastic.

- You think so? - That would make a sharp bob.

UNDERSTOOD

TYING HER HAIR WITH ELASTIC BANDS AS SHE SAID

- About here? - Yes.

The hair down here.

Is this even 20cm long?

- I'd say it's about 30cm. - Oh, okay. Good.

We got it right.

THEY'VE DECIDED ON THE LENGTH

Right here? There's no going back.

- Does it look even? - Yes.

- Are you... Are you okay with it? - Yes.

- I'll cut it off, then. - Yes.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

TIME TO CUT IT FOR REAL

THE PART-TIMER ASSISTS

- Here goes. Yes. - Here?

INSTEAD OF BEING THROWN OUT, THIS HAIR WILL GO TO HELP SOMEONE

GETTING NERVOUS ALTOGETHER

FLINCH

IT'S HARD TO CUT THROUGH A CLUMP OF HAIR

What?

It's not working.

IN THAT CASE

SAWING THROUGH

HE PUSHES GENTLY AND THE HAIR FALLS AWAY

THE HAIR SHE GREW FOR A LONG TIME FALLS AWAY IN AN INSTANT

Good.

- Here's one bundle. - Okay.

NICE AND STRAIGHT

NOW FOR THE OTHER SIDE

SAME SAWING MOVEMENTS

THEY CUT THROUGH SMOOTHLY

That's it.

Short hair suits you well, too.

- Yes, you look good. - Thank you.

- Sit back. - Okay.

PLEASED

THE HAIR WILL BE OF GREAT USE TO SOMEONE

- We should tell them this was nice. - Gyu-ri cut her hair.

- Really? - Yes.

LET'S SEE

Oh, Yang Gyu-ri.

- Doesn't she look nicer now? - She looks like her sister.

You look like your sister.

It feels weird.

- You're pretty. It suits you. - You think so?

- She looks good. - Yes.

My gosh.

EMBARRASSED

You look very sophisticated.

- Doesn't it suit her well? - Totally.

EVERYONE PRAISES THE TRANSFORMATION

- Did you grow your hair to donate? - Yes.

That's so meaningful.

IT'S TIME TO STYLE THE BOB

If you're in 12th grade, you must be thinking about your future.

CONCERNED ABOUT HER FUTURE PATH

- Yes. - That's a concern.

I have kind of made up my mind.

- You have? - Yes.

Can I ask what you plan to do?

Clinical pathology.

- Clinical pathology? - Yes.

Gosh.

Seeing that you wanted to donate your hair

made me think you wanted to help others.

That's true. I think that's why

- I decided to go into health. - Right.

I've never met someone who wanted to study clinical pathology.

Then do you have

lots of friends and a boyfriend perhaps?

Yes, I have a boyfriend.

GOODNESS

Good for you.

Did you meet your boyfriend at school?

He's a year below me.

SHE'S DATING A YOUNGER GUY?

- Gyu-ri, you... - You're dating a younger guy?

- My gosh. - How did you meet?

Did she explain already?

I haven't heard how they met.

- Well... - She didn't say.

- When the freshmen start school, - Yes.

- the seniors go downstairs to look. - Yes.

I noticed this guy whom I'd seen in the corridor all the time.

I feel butterflies right now.

- I didn't think much at first. - Okay.

But he had such a pretty smile.

- Hang on. - So I wanted to get to know him.

OH, MY GOSH

- So I... - I need to hide my expression.

I told a younger student I knew

that I wanted to get to know the guy.

That friend went and told him.

"A student a year above us wants to get to know you."

- Yes, so... - "She wants your number."

I didn't go that far.

I followed him on Instagram.

- And sent a DM. - My word.

I said, "You must've heard from so-and-so."

"I got in touch because I wanted to get to know you."

- And he said - How cool of you.

he was up for getting to know me, too.

We started talking and met for walks

and then got together.

I'm so jealous.

What the heck?

What are you doing at school? It's a place to study.

Honestly.

Have you been to Mount Deogyusan?

- I have. - With your boyfriend?

No.

I went hiking when I was in elementary school.

You should go with your boyfriend.

- With my boyfriend? - Yes.

There's a thick blanket of snow, and it's incredible.

You might end up promising to be together forever.

- She can't. - Why not?

It's too soon to say it's forever.

- It's possible. - Why promise that now?

At this young age?

UNCLE IS AGAINST IT

- Do your parents know about him? - Yes, they do.

UNBELIEVABLE

BACK TO CONCENTRATING ON THE CUT

- This category seems more popular. - Right.

CLEANING UP THE ROUGH ENDS

ROLLING THE TIPS

CHECKING THE LENGTH ON EITHER SIDE

SHE GREW HER HAIR FOR A LONG TIME TO BE ABLE TO DONATE IT

HE TAKES EXTRA CARE WITH THE CUT

THE SCISSORS ARE AT AN ANGLE?

HE'S CUTTING HER HAIR DIAGONALLY

IT'S NOT BOSS PARK'S USUAL TECHNIQUE

Goodness.

I cut your hair so it slants forward.

- Okay. - Turn your head. Look to the right.

- Oh, I think it looks nice. - This is one possible style.

Or we can keep the length at the back and make it level.

WHICH DO YOU PREFER?

- I think... - Do you like this?

Yes, I think either cut will be okay.

Do you pull your hair behind your ears?

- Just on one side. - Okay.

They must be having a fun conversation.

They must be having a fun conversation.

If you see here, I use

coral or pink shades for makeup.

I had this cushion foundation, and it was so...

It was so glossy it made my face look almost shiny.

- I wondered... - I use this, too.

- I have this, too. - Do you really? No way.

And to be honest, I like ducks.

- What, for real? - This is a collab with a duck.

I HAVE ONE HERE

DROPPING WITH A CRASH

Are you okay?

Are you two okay?

- I bought it because I like ducks. - Did you really?

- No way. - Yes.

- It's so pretty. - Isn't it?

It's totally what I like.

I use this, too.

- Do you really use this? - Yes.

- I use this. - Gosh.

- Really? - We use a lot of the same stuff.

- I use that. - It's widely loved.

- It gives you a sharper look. - Does it?

It has that effect.

- Under the chin. - Like that?

That's how many people use it.

MEANWHILE, IN THE SHAMPOO ROOM

I'll wash your hair now.

SPREADING THE SHAMPOO EVENLY

RUBBING

I like the smell.

- It smells nice, doesn't it? - Yes.

- It's really cool on my scalp. - Good.

It prevents too much hair from falling out

and also strengthens the thinning hair.

- Oh, really? - Yes.

- You're starting 12th grade soon. - Yes.

You must have lots of concerns

and get stressed even when you don't need to.

That happens just because you're getting ready for college.

But it's hard for everybody.

So I think I can get through it.

Because it's not hard just for you?

- It's equally hard for everyone. - You're right.

I hope your road to university is free of stress.

SHE FEELS REASSURED

VROOM

A MOTORCYCLE PASSES THE BARBERSHOP

TURNING IN

PARKING RIGHT OUTSIDE

STRIDING IN

- Hello. - Hello.

- Welcome. - Hi.

- Hello. - Hello.

IS IT ANOTHER CUSTOMER?

GYU-RI SMILES SHYLY?

- I'm here for Gyu-ri. - He's her father.

- Oh, really? Gosh. - Yes.

GYU-RI'S FATHER CAME FOR HER

- Is this my daughter? - It's Gyu-ri.

What? How did you get so pretty?

UNLIKE HIS QUIET DAUGHTER, HE'S FULL OF ENERGY

That haircut...

- What's this? - I'm getting a manicure.

You two are here as well?

- You came with her? - Yes.

We came here with Gyu-ri.

- These look tasty. - They made us fish-shaped buns.

- Did they? - You can have some.

- May I? - Yes.

- It's really good. - Yes.

- I had one last time. - Oh, right.

- Really? - He said so.

- That's how we heard of this place. - Oh, really?

I said you served fish-shaped buns and do your hair.

- What's inside? - Custard cream.

The custard cream one is nice.

That's the plan right now.

HE'S LOOKING AT THE MURAL

The peach...

They look a bit too...

- Small and insignificant? - Yes.

You did well for a first-time job.

That's good to hear. Thanks so much.

HE'S A KIND MAN

GYU-RI'S GETTING HER HAIR BLOW-DRIED

THINKING

Rather than have it stick out, would it be nicer if it lay flat?

Yes, nice and straight.

We're painting it ourselves.

THE PART-TIMER ACTS LIKE A BIG SISTER AND RECOMMENDS A STYLE

THE HAIR AT THE SIDES WILL BE PULLED STRAIGHT

It suits her so well.

Yes, and it's for a good cause.

ADDING VOLUME TO THE ROOTS

- Do you like it? - Yes.

HER PERSONALIZED BOB IS COMPLETE

FROM LONG STRAIGHT HAIR

TO A BOB THAT ACCENTUATES HER FACIAL FEATURES

She came to get her hair cut

and she kept saying she was too nervous to get it done.

HOW CAN A PLACE LIKE THIS EVEN EXIST?

His face was tiny

and he smiled when he looked at us.

HEARTS POUNDING

WHERE WILL YOU DONATE THE HAIR TO?

I'm donating it to help children fighting cancer.

I had it cut so they can make wigs out of it.

I love my new style.

I don't miss my hair at all.

My hair will keep growing.

It will keep getting longer anyway.

It would be meaningful if it could be used

to help people who need it more than I do.

I don't regret it.

A NICE PLACE THAT HELPS DO GOOD

Hello, this is the Village Barber.

I want a haircut, so come by around 2.

Should we try a house call haircut today?

A HOUSE CALL?

Where should we do the haircut?

Let me move the mirror a bit.

Over here on this side.

- Where should I look? - The left side.

This side?

I've still got a long way to go.

What's going on?

Boss PARK didn't bring the cutting cape with him.

What a fool. How could I forget the cape?

I'VE NEVER BEEN ON A HOUSE CALL

What is that sound?

Please boil some water.

I'd like a cup of coffee.

Where are you headed?

Come on in. Hurry and have some.

- Welcome. - Hello.

- You're here at last. - Yes.

- May I cover your face? - No need.

- It's warm, ma'am. - Oh, thank you.

- Try saying "hi," Ji-hui. - Hi.

I don't see any rice cakes for the soup.

FINALLY PASSED OUT

We know that tomorrow is the last day.

THEIR LAST DAY IS COMING NEAR

I keep getting melancholic.

- Oh, my goodness. - Come hang out again.

We got through January thanks to Ms. Ou.

- Take some yogurt with you. - Oh, my, thank you.

I can't put it into words.

It doesn't feel real yet.

THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE VILLAGE BARBER

Subtitles by Eunsook Youn, Hoyoung Yun, and Jennifer Lim