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SIX SINGLES UNDER ONE ROOF

DAY 4, DINNER

THEY'RE ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH NOW

Look forward to dinner this evening.

What are you making?

Pork cutlet. We're having a fancy meal.

- For real? - Sure.

Everyone loves cream soup.

- Why don't we make it? - It'd be great.

All right.

AT THAT MOMENT SOO-JIN COMES OUT OF HER ROOM

Are the three of you preparing dinner today?

- Sorry? - Are you guys cooking?

Yes, we're running the show today.

DO YOUR OWN THING...

THINGS HAVE GOTTEN EXTREMELY CHILL HERE

- Should we split up the tasks? - I guess we can do that.

Do you want to handle deep-frying

or prepare the cabbage and make the cream soup?

The latter.

I'll do the deep-frying, then.

I'll help wherever needed.

Great.

I'd feel more at ease if you did the main dish.

No, I'd rather not act up so much.

Always keep your head down.

NO MORE ACTING UP MAIN CHEF JANG KEUN-SUK

The cabbage needs to be sliced paper-thin, Daniel.

I'll slice up the cabbage first.

You know me.

I'm the dumb type to hurt myself right away.

TROUBLEMAKER IN THE KITCHEN SOUS-CHEF DANIEL

No, you're not.

You're a novice, that's all.

ANGEL ON DISH DUTY ASSISTANT AHN JAE-HYEON

I never imagined deep-frying at home.

Just roughly chop it. Oh, no.

WITH NO ONE TO HOLD THEM BACK... WILL THEY MANAGE OKAY?

I'll help out, too.

You want to have a go at slicing?

Chop this into four equal parts, then slice everything.

THE SOUS-CHEF SEEMS GIDDY

Give me a demonstration.

IT'S THEIR OWN LITTLE WORLD

A demonstration?

- A demonstration? - I'll do exactly the same.

Here's what I think.

Just roughly chop it.

Oh, no. I got it wrong.

- Don't forget to remove the core. - Okay.

Removing the core isn't a big deal.

- Okay. - We don't need this.

NOT A BIG DEAL?

- We can remove this much. - Okay.

NO, I'LL KEEP MY HEAD DOWN

IGNORING AS BEST AS HE CAN

- Next, I slice it into thin strips? - Yeah.

- As thin as I can, right? - Yes.

THIS IS IT, RIGHT?

SLIPS

TAKES A GLANCE

HAWK-EYED

HE'D RATHER SIT THIS OUT

BUT THINGS KEEP BUGGING HIM

PACING

ANXIOUS

MEDDLING 1 USE THIS...

Here's a peeler.

Oh, okay.

MEDDLING 2 USE THIS AS WELL...

I'LL JUST ACT UP AND MEDDLE

ALL SET!

I'll show you my double-wok technique today.

WITNESS AP'S SKILL

AP'S PORK CUTLETS AREN'T ORDINARY

I love the sizzling sound.

Like a gentle rain, right?

FRYING CUTLETS IN BOTH WOKS

We will fry the pork cutlets twice.

It makes it all crispy and nice.

AP ALWAYS GOES THE EXTRA MILE, EVEN WITH READY-MADE MEALS

Back in the day, butchers sold pork cutlet cuts.

- Yes, they did. - They don't these days.

Pork cutlets are less work these days

- thanks to ready-made products. - I suppose so.

We had to hammer the meat back in the day.

EVERYTHING IS SO MUCH EASIER NOW

Guys, here's an idea.

I noticed how warm the weather was while hanging our laundry to dry.

Yeah, it's noticeably warmer.

What do you say to having dinner out on the second-floor terrace?

- What do you think? - I love the idea.

Upstairs?

INTRODUCING THE 2ND-FLOOR TERRACE BESIDE THE GUYS' ROOMS

DURING THE DAY YOU CAN SOAK IN THE SUN

DURING THE NIGHT YOU CAN SOAK UP THE ROMANTIC VIBE

- We haven't been there together. - No.

Do-yeon and the others haven't come upstairs, right?

- Not together, no. - Right.

LET'S RECREATE THE DISH FROM OUR CHILDHOOD!

COOL THE PORK CUTLETS AFTER FRYING THEM FOR THE 1ST TIME

Now comes the second round.

Here we go.

FRYING THE SECOND TIME

TO GIVE THE CUTLETS THE GLORIOUS GOLDEN-BROWN CRUST

I'm losing my mind here. These look so delicious.

They smell amazing, too.

THE NOSTALGIC AROMA FILLS THE KITCHEN

TIME TO PLATE THE OLD-SCHOOL WAY

Like this, you know.

I love it.

JAE-HYEON IN THE MEANTIME...

You never know how it will turn out.

Roll them into rice balls?

A ROUND BALL OF RICE IS THE SIGNATURE OF A KOREAN-EUROPEAN FUSION MEAL

HOW DO I MAKE THAT, THOUGH?

JUST A SECOND

WHY IS DANIEL WASHING HIS HANDS?

Like this? Wait, it's hot.

Let me at it.

SHAPING A BALL

MR. NATURAL CHOOSES THE MOST RUDIMENTARY WAY POSSIBLE

- Adding your magic touch? - You bet.

It's piping hot.

ADDING THE MAGIC TOUCH THE OLD WAY RATHER THAN USING A TOOL

BYE-BYE, PRINTS WELCOME, OLD MEMORIES

It's so hot. What should I do?

I'm the king of sushi.

They all look so neat.

- Right? - They look great.

THESE CHILIS TASTE BEST WHEN YOU HAVE THEM WHOLE

- Pickled radish. - Three pieces each.

Three each.

It's as if we're preparing a school meal.

A PLAIN BUT HEARTY MEAL IN A CLASSIC OLD-FASHIONED WAY

I'll take the sauce.

- Give it the classic look. - Okay.

Here we go.

SPILLING ALL OVER

- Come on. - No way.

A CRUDE SPLASH OF SAUCE ON THE PERFECT MEAL

Did you hear our sighs?

It was perfect...

Give it a go, then.

TOSSING THE BOTTLE TO JAE-HYEON

Over here.

Shoot, this is difficult.

JAE-HYEON FAILS, TOO

- This... - Here, Keun-suk.

Show us how it's done, Keun-chan.

Try this one.

LET ME TAKE A LUMP OUT FIRST!

One, two, three.

EXCLAIMING IN UNISON

DEEPLY MOVED

I'M AP, REMEMBER?

It looks so pretty.

Neat, right?

WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT?

That was very nice.

I'll add the sauce now.

- Go ahead. - Okay.

THE SAUCE SHOULD BE POURED FOR A KOREAN-EUROPEAN FUSION MEAL

- It looks amazing. - It's great.

What's the sauce called again?

Urethane?

- Worcestershire. - Worcestershire?

Urethane would kill you.

AP'S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE AS A FINISHING TOUCH

- Great. - All right.

All right!

- Let's go. - It's perfect.

It's time for dinner!

Let's move.

You're done already?

- Let's go. - Of course.

- Really? - We have to bring a plate up each.

- Let's go. - Bring a plate...

YOU CAN'T HELP BUT EXCLAIM AT THE GLORIOUS SIGHT

APPLAUSE

- Don't they look so lovely? - Wow, guys.

GUYS IN OUR FAM ARE ON THE BALL!

This is amazing.

Look at all this, Da-hee.

IN A GREAT MOOD

- What's all this? - All right.

First off...

I'm starving.

You've outdone yourselves, guys.

I like pork cutlets.

Hey, this is great!

So romantic!

Would you believe it?

It's so beautiful here.

UNDERNEATH THE GLAMOROUS LIGHTS

It looks so good.

I don't know what to do with the feast we've got here.

Tell me if you need extra plates.

- Let's clink our glasses. - Thank you for the meal.

- Good work today. - Great job, everyone.

A SWIG OF ICE-COLD BEER TO EASE THE BURDEN OF THE DAY

REFRESHING

THAT HITS THE SPOT

SODA

Why is this so good?

Looks like you're enjoying a beer.

SODA GOT ME DRUNK

- It's going down so smoothly. - Bon appétit.

- Bon appétit. - Bon appétit.

Oh, wow.

You all seem extra excited today.

- It's so tender. - All prepared with so much care.

- It's giving restaurant food. - Totally.

- It brings me back. - Really?

- Really? Have you tried it already? - It's really old-school.

RIGHT FROM THEIR CHILDHOOD!

- You get it, right? - It's just right.

This is insane.

THE TASTE BRINGS ALL THE MEMORIES BACK

- It's so good. - The sauce is incredible, too.

- The sauce is good, right? - It's so crispy.

I fried them twice.

It's amazing.

- It's amazing. - You fried them twice?

ENTHRALLED

- You did a great job. - It's freaking incredible.

- It's so good. - Happy to hear that.

- It's amazing. - Totally.

- I love the vibe here, too. - Same.

It's different from downstairs, but it has its own charm.

A DIFFERENT CHARM

I think I'll miss this house badly.

- Really? You feel that way already? - Yeah.

- I get attached easily. - Okay.

- I can see that. - I'm affectionate deep inside.

- Really? - Sure.

- I'm surprised. - I'm caring on the inside.

I don't think I could feel this way with another group of people.

What's with you? It feels like this is our last day.

Oh, well...

I want to make as many memories as I can

so I won't regret it later.

That thought hit me suddenly.

Let's give each other lots of love while we have the time.

Here's to giving lots of love.

- Lots of love. - We only have days left now.

- Cheers. - Actually, I've had this thought.

I want to go all-in and be really close with you guys.

Even if we never meet again

- I still want us to get close. - So soon?

So soon?

You're already considering cutting us off?

- Why would you say that? - "We're going our separate ways

but let's pretend to be close until the end."

You and your stupid filterless mouth!

ANOTHER UNFILTERED INTRUSIVE THOUGHT

- Tomorrow night is the halfway mark. - You're right.

Can you believe it? Our days together are numbered.

WHAT A DRAMATIC WAY TO PUT IT

You startled me.

That seriously rattled me, too.

I mean, our shoot is set to end.

- Do we only have six more days? - It's going to end.

ONE PERSON HAS GROWN NOTICEABLY SILENT

WE MIGHT NOT SEE AGAIN?

OUR DAYS TOGETHER ARE NUMBERED?

SO MELANCHOLY...

Just a scene from a TV show hits me like a truck

because I relate to it.

THESE THOUGHTS ARE DESTROYING HER APPETITE

I don't like that about myself, but I get so sad that way.

DOWNCAST

I've tried to bear it, but just the thought alone...

STARES

You're not crying, are you?

- You're not crying, are you? - What?

I swear she's getting ready to cry.

- No, she's savoring the cutlet. - Yeah.

She was getting all teary.

- That's not it. - She's savoring the cutlet.

Let's share our tear-up triggers.

Actually

something personal doesn't move me.

So you need to think about others?

Yeah, I guess. I'm sure you guys feel the same.

If someone acts like they're fine when they're obviously not

it really...

What was that?

Guys, look.

ALMOST TEARED UP

Did you see that? If the lamps had come a bit lower

they would've hit my neck!

Look at them.

- Just look. - Like in Final Destination series.

I love that franchise.

DO-YEON CAN ALWAYS MAKE HIM SMILE

- Guys, I'm terrified. - Seriously, Do-yeon...

- That would've been hilarious. - I was obviously the target.

That looks about right.

It might end up falling again.

- Should I remove them? - Hold them up.

- I'll remove them. - Are they too high up for you?

- Should I handle them? - Da-hee...

Wait, isn't he taller than you?

Isn't Jae-hyeon taller?

It's nice to have so many tall people around.

- Lucky you, tall folks. - I kind of fixed them.

HIS GAZE FIXES ON SOMETHING

Are you in your long johns or what?

- Oh, come on. - Hey!

OH, DANIEL

THERE HE GOES AGAIN!

- Hey! These aren't long johns! - What's with you?

THEY'RE NOT LONG JOHNS

We've all been avoiding that subject.

I'll have you know this is a trendy look.

Stay quiet, will you?

INTIMIDATED

MY ABS, WHAT A HEADACHE

Not everyone can pull off that look.

- Please give me a heads-up. - All right.

I'll give you the zip-it sign.

MS. LONG JOHNS GETS TO WORK

- I hope you don't mind what I said. - Oh, no.

I'm in trouble. It looks like long johns to me, too.

- Enough with that! - She's done it.

- It's all set. - We're in the clear.

- All set. - Yeah.

I didn't say anything. We're good now.

Great.

Well done.

AFTER THE LONG JOHN FIASCO

KEUN-SUK RECEIVES A TEXT

Hey, that was fun.

Hold on, I have news to share.

- What? - What is it?

I got a text just now.

- What does it say? - About what?

- Hey. - What's up?

Did you get matched?

COULD THIS BE ABOUT THE GROUP DATE?

LUNCHTIME EARLIER TODAY

SOO-JIN SHARED GROUP DATE OPTIONS FOR DANIEL'S HOUSE SQUAD GOAL

OH, MY

POTTERY DATES ARE THE HOTTEST THESE DAYS

HE'S READY TO CRAFT HIS LOVE

Why don't the three of us sign up together?

- I can be your wingman. - You sure?

- Join us, Jae-hyeon. - Okay.

- Really? - Here's the funny part.

BUT THE THREE MEN ARE NOT GUARANTEED A DATE!

THE ORGANIZER PAIRS UP PARTICIPANTS BASED ON THEIR PREFERENCES!

BEWARE OF NOT MAKING THE CUT

- Did you hear from them? - Really?

- This is insane. - "Will our connection

have a beautiful shape, too?"

SECOND-HAND THRILLS

What's this?

"We confirm your attendance for the pottery date."

KEUN-SUK GOT A TEXT FIRST

WHAT ABOUT ME?

Should I get my phone?

- I'll go get it. - Go ahead.

"Hope you have a special time getting to know your partner

as you slowly craft your pottery piece."

- "Please prepare..." - Wait.

Okay, hurry back.

SCURRYING OFF

IN A HURRY

SO MUCH ENTHUSIASM FOR A SUPPOSEDLY WINGMAN

You guys are all pretty into it.

It's pretty exciting to get the text just the day before.

Did you get the text?

- Did you get a text? - No.

You didn't get it?

What if Keun-suk alone gets it?

Just me?

OH, NO

Hold on. Not everyone gets matched, right?

That's right.

That's true.

- Did you guys all get the text? - Wait.

- Have you checked your phone? - Not yet.

- You haven't? - No.

I just brought it without checking.

- Did you get a text? - So?

ET TU, JAE-HYEON?

I haven't gotten a text.

- No? - I haven't received it yet.

You know what?

It won't be so terrible if Jae-hyeon also doesn't get it.

If Daniel were the only one cast aside

- I'd feel terrible. - it'd be awkward.

Let's not think that way.

If Daniel and Jae-hyeon didn't get matched

I'd give up the group date.

- Come on. - But why?

He's acting up again, trying to look cool.

Why don't I pop by my own place for a couple of hours tomorrow?

Then I'll pretend to be you and take your spot.

HE'S DOWN WITH WHATEVER SO LONG AS HE GETS THE DATE

- Don't forget his jacket. - I'll wear it.

With Keun-suk's jacket on...

I think I get how it works.

The organizers shared your info

and one of the women said they were interested in Keun-suk.

- Someone called dibs? - That's what's up?

That must be it, right?

- Did they say who picked you? - No.

The text only mentions the location, the time, and a few instructions.

What kind of instructions?

"Be open-hearted

have your nails clipped short

and bring one item to represent you."

What are you going to bring?

That idea is awesome.

You have to be there to find out. It doesn't say much.

Are the nicknames supposed to be kept a secret?

THEY CAN'T HELP BUT CHECK THEIR PHONES REPEATEDLY

Maybe their texts are being screened?

Well...

Enjoy your date tomorrow, Keun-suk.

Are you sure you'd be cool if you were the only one left out?

Well, let's suppose

that I don't get matched for the group date tomorrow.

HESITATES

Let's...

go for a walk with me.

UTTER SILENCE

Let's go for a walk with me.

AVOIDS EYE CONTACT

Make a little sacrifice for me.

SUDDENLY BUSY

SUDDENLY TAKING A BIG BITE

SUDDENLY GRAVE

SURPRISINGLY, NO ONE PAID ANY ATTENTION TO HIS COMMENT

I didn't get the text either, Daniel.

- You didn't? - No.

Don't be like that, guys.

The organizers might still be waiting to hear from the ladies.

- No way, it's pretty late already. - What time is it?

It's 8:15 p.m. It's late.

Is it really? It's unexpectedly tricky to attend.

This is pretty upsetting.

- It's ruining my mood already. - It is, isn't it?

WHAT A WAY TO MAKE ONE GO SILENT

You guys suggested that I use

the photo that I took in the van.

I actually shot two photos in the van.

I personally prefer funny pics showing my nostrils

so I used a photo that did.

- The one that showed your nostrils? - Yeah.

HEY, GIVE UP AND FIND PEACE

- Let me have a look. - What?

- So you uploaded this picture? - Yeah.

So you used this?

This really isn't...

Let me see.

WINGMAN 2 FOUND PEACE AFTER GIVING UP

Then again...

Why didn't you...

- I got the text! - You did?

I GOT THE TEXT! I'M GOING TO THE GROUP DATE!

GLAD YOU GOT IT, BUDDY!

- Jae-hyeon. - Congratulations.

CRESTFALLEN

- Jae-hyeon. - Yes?

Can't you read the room?

RIGHT...

Keep your wits about you.

- I got too excited. - You'll get it soon, Daniel.

Hold on just a second.

This is my House Squad Goal

but everyone got matched except me.

Let's give it time, okay?

It's my House Squad Goal.

They're just my wingmen.

WE WERE GOING AS MORAL SUPPORT...

You'll get it soon, Daniel.

You might be the last to get it

- as the finale. - You're the male lead.

THOSE COMMENTS AREN'T DOING IT FOR HIM

STUDIES HIS FACE

STUDIES HIS FACE, TOO

LONELY

- What did your text say? - The same thing.

It's from the organizers.

Darn it.

- What's the matter? - It's nothing.

HE WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE GROUP DATE

It's nothing. Let me fix this.

You never know, right?

I'm sure someone

- will like my funny picture. - Sure.

There are so many people out there

across the country.

You're right.

If I don't get matched

could any of you spare some time for me?

Could any of you spare some time for me?

RECRUITING A HOUSEMATE FOR A WALK AGAIN

BUSILY TAKES A BIG BITE

TAKES A BIG BITE

Why are you eating all of a sudden?

It's good.

- You bet. - It's awesome.

I can't believe it tastes so good.

- It has a restaurant quality. - Totally.

- For sure. - Keun-suk did an amazing job.

Soo-jin.

PRETENDS NOT TO HAVE SEEN HIM

- Do-yeon. - Yes?

I used a good sauce.

- So true. - It's delicious.

- They'll text you. - I'm sure they will.

- Get over there even if they don't. - Yeah.

I love you so much, my friends.

Daniel.

- There was a ten-minute gap. - There was.

I'm sure you'll get yours soon.

All right.

Understood.

I'm sure of it.

Anyhow...

I take it you're all busy tomorrow?

This pork cutlets...

- It's great. - Who wants some more?

It's delicious.

I made a commitment.

- I can't exactly bail, right? - No.

There goes our friendship.

We have to get you there.

Get me where?

- It's your House Squad Goal. - Exactly.

- We'll help you realize that dream. - Of course.

- Yes. - All right.

- I achieved my goal today. - It's good, right?

- Did you get your text? - Is that it?

IS IT THE TEXT

THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR?

It's a text from my dad.

I SEE...

You're a kind son. Text him back right away.

What do you guys talk about?

"I want you to know

that your brother's family and I are celebrating the day you were born

around 12 a.m on February 22, 1986.

Congratulations.

May the Lord keep you in good health and bless you with love this year.

I'll pray for you. Your dad."

My gosh.

A HEARTFELT MESSAGE FROM FATHER

- It's clear he loves you very much. - He's so romantic.

You born at twelve o'clock sharp?

That's a new detail for me, too.

- Really? - How peculiar.

What do you usually do on your birthday?

- Do you spend it with your family? - Me?

No, I spend the day alone.

- What about last year? - What about last year?

Jinx.

- Just one year ago, right? - Yeah.

- Nothing much. - You had work, right?

- I probably had a shoot. - I see.

It's been ages since I celebrated my birthday.

When was your loneliest birthday?

THE LONELIEST ONE?

Why would you bring him down?

Please don't tell me

you're worried tomorrow might be the loneliest day for him.

Come on, we'll be there.

I don't think I've been that excited.

I do remember one birthday.

It was during the early years in elementary school.

Back then, my family was living

in a house with a detached toilet heated by coal briquettes or LP gas.

My dad brought a mocha mousse cake.

- The old classic using butter cream. - I know what it is.

He bought a small cake

and a LEGO set for me.

It was a hut for pirates.

A small kit that only costs 4,900 won.

It was just a little party with my brother and my dad.

That stuck with me.

We had the photos developed

- from the film camera. - Right.

- Do you still have them? - Yeah.

My mother passed away when I was young.

I only had my dad.

HIS FATHER MADE A VALIANT EFFORT TO FILL THE VOID LEFT BY HIS MOTHER

The grandest birthday party...

Well, that's the most memorable one.

- It was most memorable? - I don't recall much in detail...

But you remember your family's presence.

HE REMEMBERS THAT DAY HE SHARED WITH HIS FAMILY ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO

Did you usually spend your birthday with your family?

Since we all lived together when I was young.

I've gotten comfortable being alone. Isn't it the same with you guys?

At this age, birthdays aren't that special.

When you live alone

you don't tend to throw parties.

Don't you spend the day with your friends?

Not really.

- I just have my dinner, and... - Yeah, just that.

It's not like that for me.

- How so? - What do you do?

I happily prepare a feast so I can share it with my friends.

I SEE

For example

I'll hand out homemade seaweed soup

packaged in a takeaway cup right from the entrance.

It's not about me having fun.

It's more of setting up a place for my friends to hang out and enjoy.

- So you treat them in a way? - Yes.

It's my way of thanking them for staying by my side.

For more than a decade

I've always made the same wish when I blew out the candles.

- Just one? - Yes, the exact same one.

- With my eyes shut... - I'm curious.

Can you share it?

"Please let my friends gathered here today

join me again on my birthday next year."

- That's a tough order. - You bet it is.

- So true. - It's just not easy.

I hope you'll all come to my birthday party this year.

- When is it? - Really?

We have time. It's in August.

Thank goodness.

WHAT A LONG-LASTING SIDE-EFFECT

- I'd love to have your seaweed soup. - Sure.

When exactly is it? In early August or late August?

It's the 4th.

- August 4th. - It's early August.

I'll probably be busy.

IN A CRABBY MOOD FOR NOT RECEIVING A TEXT

You went too far there.

I'M UPSET

I WAS JUST MESSING WITH YOU

Honestly though if I don't...

- Honestly... - Yes?

Let's just say

- I don't get matched for real. - Yes.

- Wait, no. - That made you trip over words?

- That's all he's thinking about. - There's always next week's date.

JUST HEAR ME OUT

Let's say I don't get matched.

HE CAN'T HELP BUT THINK ABOUT THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO

Tomorrow's my birthday.

You know it's my House Squad Goal

to enjoy a meal and a slow dance

at a restaurant, right?

Can you help me realize that dream?

Let's be real, Daniel.

Do you honestly think we won't give you a dance

after being rejected big time?

Are we fake friends or what?

- Rejected? - Rejected?

Did you say rejected?

- I can't believe this. - Come on.

Rejected? He hasn't been on a date yet.

- Hey. - Come on.

I only said that because he hasn't gotten the text yet.

It's just one possible scenario.

Should I give them a call, Daniel?

- You mean the organizers? - I can call them to ask

if Writer Choi didn't get matched.

No.

Let's just enjoy our dinner.

He'd feel more mortified.

- Yeah. - I guess I shouldn't, then.

SOMEWHAT AT PEACE

Maybe you picked the wrong date?

- Check if you picked a date in 2027. - Maybe you chose next week.

Hey, guys!

- Did you get it? - I got it, too!

IS IT THE REAL THING THIS TIME?

THE SPECTATORS CAUSE A BIGGER FUSS

- Hang on. - So you got it!

- I knew it. - I got it.

"Will our connection have a beautiful shape, too?

We confirm your attendance for the pottery date."

All right.

I knew he'd get matched.

So we're all set.

We're all good now.

- Congrats. - He got a spot.

- Congrats. - Congrats!

All right. Thank you, guys.

FINALLY SMILING AGAIN

SO SIMPLE

We won't have to deal with surly Daniel anymore.

That was a narrow escape.

- Guys. - He would've kept at it.

The dinner is excellent.

FEELS LIKE THE KING OF THE WORLD

I'll go with you on that walk tomorrow.

- No. - During the day.

I have to get to my date by 12 p.m.

Really?

HE'S SO TRANSPARENT, RIGHT?

- I can't wait. - You want to watch, right?

I wish there were cameras I could watch live.

Actually, there's one thing

I haven't shared with you guys.

- What is it? - About what?

My suit arrived.

When?

- So soon? - Yeah.

- They arrived... - Are you going to wear it tomorrow?

But you don't want to look too formal, right?

That's what I'm worried about.

Before all this

- it's your birthday tomorrow. - Yeah.

I wanted to give you a birthday present.

DID DA-HEE PREPARE A BIRTHDAY GIFT?

I kind of prepared something.

When we're done eating

can you spare me a little time?

Can you spare me a little time?

Did you have a crush on me?

SQUEEZES HER EYES SHUT

- My gosh! - Maybe it's a birthday beating?

- Da-hee. - What?

- You're just... - Actually

Da-hee sent me a text when everyone was asleep at night.

- At night? - She asked for my advice.

Really?

AMAZED SIGHS AND CHATTERS

- She wanted my take on things. - So cool.

Will you be there for the pottery date tomorrow?

Maybe.

What's this?

OH, MY

Gosh, my heart is racing.

- You're the best. - What's going on?

Can someone tell me what's going on?

It's just a little something I wanted to do for you.

- Really? - From the bottom of my heart.

Yeah.

From the bottom of my heart.

- That date might not be necessary. - Hey.

Cancel that date. Say, "Sorry, but I found my soulmate."

- Cut it out and clean... - Should I?

Say, "Sorry, but I found my soulmate."

Cut it out and clean if you guys are done eating.

- Why are you acting so awkward? - This is gold.

- Should we give you some privacy? - Why are you stuttering?

DANIEL'S BODY HAS ALWAYS BEEN TURNED TOWARD DO-YEON

BUT HE'S NOW FACING DA-HEE

I was just messing with you.

Guys.

This is clearly a guy who's in love.

Tell me if I'm wrong.

DA-HEE...

TAKES IT FURTHER

I'm tempted to give you a slap.

- It's so touching. - It's so weird.

Applause, everyone.

A STRANGE ENERGY FILLS UP GUGI-DONG HOUSE

All right, then.

- Let's head downstairs. - Okay.

Change into your suit and then join us.

DANIEL IS FINALLY TRYING ON HIS FIRST-EVER BESPOKE SUIT

My gosh.

This is incredible.

Just incredible.

My gosh.

It felt so awkward at first.

AWKWARD

But after I put on the full set

I found that I liked the color very much.

It was great.

WHILE DANIEL IS HAPPY

EVERYONE IN THE LIVING ROOM IS LOOKING SERIOUS

THE HOUSEMATES LOOK LIKE THEY'RE PLOTTING SOMETHING

WHAT IS GOING ON?

- I'm heading downstairs. - All right!

- I'm heading downstairs. - Here he comes.

Come on.

HURRIEDLY CHANGING THE MOOD

EVERYONE CHEERS

TALL AND PROUD

JOURNALISTS OF GUGI-DONG TAKE PHOTOS NON-STOP

THE SUIT FITS DANIEL PERFECTLY

THE GIRLS ARE MOVED BY HIS LOOK

It's so sleek!

- You look great. - So cool.

- You look amazing. - Is it okay?

COMPARED TO MR. TAN A FEW DAYS AGO

- You look amazing. - Do I clean up nicely?

- Let me see. - You look grand.

It feels like I'm at a movie screening.

CHEERFUL SMILE AND HAND GESTURES

Do I look okay? What do you guys think?

- You look good. - Really?

- You look really fine. - It suits you so well.

- Really? - Yes.

MEANTIME, DA-HEE IS BUSY WITH SOMETHING IN THE CORNER

SWEET DA-HEE'S CHILLING SILENCE

OH, RIGHT!

- Guys, Da-hee prepared all this. - What?

- Da-hee prepared all this. - What?

These are all bespoke dress shoes.

She needs to measure your size.

CHECK OUT DA-HEE'S PRESENT

- She really went all out. - It's amazing.

We can't exactly visit the shoemaker together.

So I borrowed these samples specially from a shoemaker I know.

- Really? - You bet.

- No way. - How thoughtful.

So try these on and tell me

- which design you like the best. - Okay.

I don't own dress shoes.

You don't own them either?

I don't.

DA-HEE REMEMBERED THIS PASSING COMMENT

When he said he didn't own a pair, I thought, "I should get him one."

AT TIMES, SHE CAN BE HARD ON HIM

BUT SHE TAKES EXCELLENT CARE OF HIM AS IF HE'S HER OWN SIBLING

- Let me tie these. - No, it's okay.

They're meant to be worn unlaced.

SWEET DA-HEE TAKES PAINSTAKING CARE OF HER FRIENDS

I had no knowledge about men's dress shoes.

SHE PREPARED THESE SAMPLES AFTER MAKING INQUIRIES HERSELF

- You're so meticulous. - Not at all.

I honestly wanted to buy him a pair

but I couldn't just get him

- a ready-made pair. - You want your present to count.

I brought a pair of all the available designs.

This is insane.

When we were at the tailor shop

you said you wanted a pair in dark brown.

I brought a single shoe of each pair just to check the color.

THOUGHTFUL DA-HEE'S METICULOUS PREPARATION

The dark brown shoes look gorgeous.

- It's crazy. - There are samples.

I can never be as detail-oriented as Da-hee.

- Me neither. I'm amazed. - I'm mind-blown.

I couldn't have thought of such an idea.

- Same. - It never occurred to me.

Let me see.

FIDGETY

- Gosh, Da-hee. - What?

I'm not sure if I should receive such a gift from you.

I hope you enjoy wearing them.

I'm sure I will.

It kind of feels like that scene

- where the Prince visits Cinderella - Exactly.

and helps her try on the glass shoe.

I'm Cinderella in this scenario.

DRESS SHOES INSTEAD OF A GLASS SHOE

Thank you.

- Leave your heel out. - Just check the vibes.

- It doesn't fit. - This is the dark brown shoe.

- I vote dark brown. - DB?

- Me too. - Is it better?

For your suit, yes.

The color of your necktie and that shoe match.

A CLINCHER FROM THE EX-MODEL

They're color-coordinated.

- So DB it is. - DB.

DB, right?

I'll go with this one, then.

Wouldn't it be great if a tailor visited your home?

How incredible is this?

It'd cost a fortune to have a shoemaker visit.

- This never occurred to me. - She brought the whole collection.

- I can't contain my jealousy. - What?

- I'm so jealous. - Me too.

Like this?

- Yeah, just like this. - Is this okay?

I didn't know how to measure one's feet.

So I learned from watching a video.

She caught me completely off guard.

It never occurred to me.

I mean, seriously.

She's the famous Lee Da-hee.

Who'd have thought she'd crouch down

and touch my feet to measure the size?

I felt so grateful and just...

All kinds of thoughts flitted through my mind.

I enjoy going the extra mile for my close friends.

Seeing the recipient appreciating my efforts

gives me so much joy.

That alone makes everything worthwhile for me.

I felt so happy.

I was over the moon about it.

SHE WAS HAPPY TO SEE DANIEL HAPPY

I don't know what to say. But above all else

I know I'll remember my birthday this year

for a long time.

FROM LONESOME BIRTHDAYS

TO AN UNFORGETTABLE ONE THANKS TO HIS FRIEND'S CARE

Let's give Da-hee a big hand for her touching present.

Thank you, Da-hee.

Wear them well, okay?

- What? - Wear the shoes well.

I sure will.

- Put those slippers back on. - Yes, ma'am.

Should I go get changed?

Yes, we don't want it wrinkled.

- You need that tomorrow. - Okay.

- Hurry. - All right.

- Make it quick - Sure.

if you don't want an earful.

DA-HEE'S THREAT OF A SCOLDING DOESN'T AFFECT HIS ENTHUSIASM

It's so nice to see him excited.

NO ONE WILL MISTAKE THE CHEERFUL ENERGY IN HIS STEPS

GRINNING WIDELY

What a fantastic suit.

HE CLEARLY LIKES IT SO MUCH

TOSS

HE'S MAKING A SPECIAL EFFORT TO HANG HIS CLOTHES

A PRECIOUS SET OF SUIT AND SHOES HE FINALLY GOT TO OWN AFTER 40 YEARS

- Let's say we're going to bed - Okay.

and head to our rooms.

We can gather again around 11:30 p.m.

Okay.

We'll celebrate his birthday then.

WAS THIS ABOUT HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY?

I like the idea.

It's so strange

how everyone thinks of a surprise event for birthdays.

Keep an eye on him, okay?

PLANNING A SURPRISE FOR DANIEL

He won't stick around here, will he?

He won't.

- We can suggest a lights-out. - He might not go to bed.

- Keep a close eye on him. - Yeah.

We can wake him up if he falls asleep.

HE CARES LITTLE FOR BIRTHDAYS

IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 20 YEARS HE CELEBRATED HIS BIRTHDAY

Let's make it a cute surprise so it won't come as too big a shock.

LIKE HIS FATHER'S MOCHA MOUSSE CAKE ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO

You don't like the idea?

When he comes downstairs

we can all go, "Good work today."

- Let's try a rehearsal. - "Good night."

HOW WILL THEIR SURPRISE EVENT GO?

"Let's go to bed now."

- When do we gather again? - At 11:40 p.m.

At 11:40 p.m?

Okay.

THE MAN OF THE DAY COMES DOWNSTAIRS

Gugi-dong.

It's time to go to bed.

AT SOUNDS OF DANIEL'S FOOTSTEPS

EVERYONE JUMPS TO ACTION AS PLANNED

What time is it now?

Isn't it about time we went to bed?

- I should turn in early tonight. - Let's go to bed.

- Good night. - Sleep tight.

AND SO, THE ACTORS BEGIN THEIR BIT ABOUT GOING TO BED EARLY

IS EVERYONE GOING TO BED?

- Good night. - Good night.

DANIEL IS DRIVEN INTO GOING UPSTAIRS

SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED

Daniel seemed rather upset.

HOW CUTE, RIGHT?

I don't know about that.

My back hurts.

- Good night, Keun-suk. - Rest up, guys.

Sleep tight.

HEAVY STEPS

APPROACHES CAUTIOUSLY

Good night, Daniel.

Sure, sleep tight.

Are you going to go to bed right away? I'm not.

Still, rest well.

Good night for now.

Okay.

HE CLEARLY SOUNDS DISAPPOINTED

SIGHS

JAE-HYEON MANAGED TO RETURN TO HIS ROOM SUCCESSFULLY

LET ME THINK...

It's 11:20 p.m.

HOW DO I LEAVE THIS ROOM?

Should we head out? It's 11:41 p.m.

Let's keep it down.

20 MINUTES BEFORE DANIEL TURNS FORTY

THEY SNEAK OUTSIDE AT THE PROMISED TIME

BUT NO ONE IS IN THE LIVING ROOM

I hope they haven't fallen asleep.

HURRYING TO SET UP THE CAKE THEY ORDERED IN SECRET

IS IT SAFE TO GO OUT?

Let's set up the candles.

Okay.

- What time is it? - It's 11:45 p.m.

IT'S TIME THEY GATHERED

BUT JAE-HYEON IS STILL STUCK IN HIS ROOM

DANIEL GOES OUT TO THE TERRACE NOT WANTING TO GO TO BED SO EARLY

No, I spend the day alone.

IS HE PLANNING TO SPEND HIS 40TH BIRTHDAY ALONE AS WELL?

DID DANIEL LEAVE HIS ROOM?

KNOCKS

AFTER CHECKING THAT DANIEL IS NOT IN HIS ROOM

SUCCESSFULLY ESCAPES HIS ROOM

CONFIRMS THAT DANIEL IS ON THE TERRACE

He's checking his phone out on the terrace.

- Who? - Daniel.

- Daniel? - Daniel.

AP FINALLY COMES DOWNSTAIRS AFTER WAITING OUT OF CAUTION

I have a good idea.

Let's all go up to my room.

His room is right next to mine.

Hey, that's right. I like the idea of waiting in his room.

Apparently, Daniel's preoccupied with something out on the terrace.

Can someone go to him?

- Keep him busy. - We can't have him come to us.

I'll go talk to him.

Okay, then. Let's do that.

EVERYONE WILL GO TO JAE-HYEON'S ROOM WHILE KEUN-SUK DISTRACTS DANIEL

11 MINUTES BEFORE DANIEL TURNS FORTY

- Daniel. - Yes?

CHECKS THAT KEUN-SUK HAS JOINED DANIEL

This is it. Come upstairs slowly.

- We're coming. - Come on. Be careful.

Slowly. He can't see here.

It's been a pretty rough day for me.

KEUN-SUK SHARES HIS FAKE CONCERNS TO DISTRACT DANIEL

Go.

9 MINUTES BEFORE DANIEL TURNS FORTY

Go to the bathroom.

WE CAN'T LET DANIEL TURN FORTY ALONE

Go to the bathroom.

JAE-HYEON'S ROOM, DANIEL'S ROOM BATHROOM

THE GIRLS ENTER JAE-HYEON'S ROOM

- What a curious layout. - They share this bathroom.

- This is Jae-hyeon's room? - Yes, that's Daniel's room.

It's tiny.

- My gosh. - Let's shut the door.

AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE

- That's Daniel's room. - Close it.

7 MINUTES BEFORE DANIEL TURNS FORTY

ALL THEY NEED IS THE MAN OF THE DAY

AHN-GEL IS A TERRIBLE LIAR BUT HE MUST PLAY THE KEY ROLE TONIGHT

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION HE FOUND AFTER MUCH DELIBERATION?

Can I borrow something to wear tomorrow, Keun-suk?

- What? - Remember that thing you showed me?

A MASTERPIECE LIE FOOLING HIS OWN CONSPIRATOR

- Oh, I get it. - The one from earlier in the day.

- Not that orange one. - Right.

Was it suede?

What's the material called again? It was giving Chanel.

3 MINUTES BEFORE DANIEL TURNS FORTY

Put this on and ask for his opinion.

ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH

Okay, let's go.

- How do I look? - What do you think?

TWO GROWN MEN TRYING HARD FOR A SURPRISE PARTY

- For when? - Tomorrow.

What about the top?

I'll find something in a matching color.

Can I pair this jacket with those black glasses of yours?

How many pairs do you own?

- I have loads. - I think I saw quite a few.

- Can I go check them out? - Sure, go ahead.

- Come with me. - You should be there.

Take whatever you want.

Oh, come on. It's not the same.

I should try them on with you.

- Come on, it's cold here. - Lend him a pair.

- All right. - It's cold out here.

HE GOT UP TO HIS FEET!

I just wanted you to look

- without me hovering. - It's cold.

Okay, I'll show them to you.

COUGHS AS A SIGNAL

COUGHS

He coughed twice.

THEY'RE COMING

Okay, that seems good.

EVERYTHING IS SET FOR DANIEL'S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

It's not cold.

HE DOESN'T SUSPECT A THING

It's not cold at all.

SNEAKS A LOOK

- My glasses... - Your room's pretty neat.

THE FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY IN ABOUT 20 YEARS

HOW WILL HE REACT TO THIS SURPRISE?

THIS IS IT!

- Where is this from? - What on earth?

- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you

REALLY TURNING FORTY

REALLY STARTLED

HE'S JAW LITERALLY DROPPED FROM SURPRISE

- Dear Daniel Henney - Did someone say Daniel Henney?

- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you

Blow out the candles.

- You should make a wish. - What's all this?

- Make a wish first. - Okay.

Don't forget your wish.

A BIRTHDAY WISH AFTER A LONG TIME

I hope

we can all enjoy our time shooting Six Singles Under One Roof.

I hope we can stay in touch and meet regularly afterward.

Thank you so much, guys.

- Take them all out. - Congrats.

- Happy birthday. - Thank you.

- Congrats. - Happy birthday.

Thank you.

THANK YOU

FOR SPENDING MY BIRTHDAY WITH ME

THE SURPRISE EVENT ENDED IN A SUCCESS

What is all this, though?

Did you catch on to us or what?

Not at all. I had no idea.

- Really? - Did you have to stay outside?

Well...

- You took so long. - You all went to bed.

So I thought that was that.

Didn't we upset you when we all left at 11:30 p.m.?

Not at all.

I haven't celebrated my birthday for so long.

- I knew it. - I never expected this.

Happy birthday.

- Congrats. - Happy birthday.

- Congrats! - Thank you. You guys rock.

- Let's eat this tomorrow. - Let's do that.

We can enjoy it after a meal.

- Okay. - We timed it just right.

- Stop filming. - Wait.

- What's going on? - Come on, don't put on a show.

No way. You can't be crying.

Don't cry, you dummy!

- Are you crying for real? - No, I'm not.

I was just so startled

that I let the smoke get into my eyes.

- You're crying. - I'm not.

What a crybaby.

Go ahead and tell your family

- that you're so loved here. - I'll have to do that.

Share this with your father.

My dad will be delighted when he watches this episode.

My dear old widower dad.

- Call him and tell him you love him. - Okay.

It's midnight, the time you were born.

- It's 12 a.m. sharp. - Right.

It's nice to live together. We get to celebrate it together.

- It's lovely. - Yes, we really feel good.

Turns out I was an idiot.

Seriously, I'm so touched.

I honestly thought you were all too tired.

- We are tired. - Right?

- True that. - Speaking of

- we'll get going. - Okay.

- Anyhow, Daniel. - It was so nice.

- Thank you so much. - See you tomorrow.

- Thanks, guys. - See you in the morning.

Good night.

- Sleep tight. - We pulled it off, guys.

Pretty heartwarming, right?

- You can say that again. - I'm so proud of ourselves.

Look at the picture.

What do you think?

It's so cute.

- Can I keep it? - Of course.

- It's yours. - For sure.

Here's the photo I took.

I'M SO TOUCHED

PHOTOS OF THE SAME MOMENT

Can I use that as my profile picture?

CARRYING DIFFERENT EMOTIONS

I honestly didn't see this coming. Hey, what's that?

Good work, Keun-suk.

Hey, I'm glad we did this.

- Daniel got really misty-eyed. - I know.

- Was he touched? - Is this his first surprise party?

DANIEL IS LEFT ALONE FOR A SHORT WHILE

HE KEEPS LOOKING AT THE PHOTO

A PRECIOUS SECOND MEMORY

OF A BIRTHDAY WITH HIS FAM

Is this the first surprise

- in a while? - I'm so touched.

- Is that it? - Yeah.

- Why are you crying? - Oh, come on.

What's going on?

- Don't cry. - What's with you?

I'm so touched.

- This is it. - It's our shot.

- Look here, Daniel. - Whatever for?

- Come on, look here. - Cut it out.

The thought didn't even occur to me.

Why didn't I think of this?

- Good night. - He's crying, guys.

- He's started crying. - No.

- Really? - Not at all.

- He's crying for real. - No, I'm not.

The photo came out really well.

- What's going on? - Don't cry!

- Would you look at that? - What's up with you?

- What's going on? - Come on, Daniel.

EVERYONE TEARS UP

You guys caught a beautiful scene.

- It's a good one. - Can I take a look?

Now, we're the startled ones.

So cute, right? It's a wonderful photo.

HE HAS LONG THOUGHT BIRTHDAYS WERE NOTHING SPECIAL

I'm so glad we prepared this.

- Totally. - My heart feels full somehow.

We meant to please you with the surprise event, but...

- We're unexpectedly moved. - Yes, we feel rewarded somehow.

All of a sudden...

SOMETIMES, LITTLE EXCHANGES CAN MEAN THE WORLD TO YOU

Make sure to remember this, Daniel.

- Your day has just begun. - That's right.

- So true. - You're right.

You never know what kind of surprises might be waiting for you.

Your day is just beginning.

Emotional stuff always leaves me

stumbling over words.

I get a T in MBTI.

- What's going on? - What's with him?

WHILE TRYING TO LEAN ON THE COUCH'S BACKREST

HE STUMBLES AND FALLS TO THE FLOOR

What's with you?

- That was a silly thing to do. - What was that?

- He's a dummy. - What happened?

- What did he do? - He's just being silly.

He rolled and landed on the floor like some hero.

- Let's go to bed now. - Okay.

- Good night. - Good night.

- Sleep tight! - Thank you so much.

EVERYONE ELSE HAS GONE TO BED

BUT SLEEP WON'T COME EASY TO DANIEL

ESPECIALLY TONIGHT

A MYRIAD OF EMOTIONS WASHES OVER HIM

It's been forever since I last celebrated my birthday.

The fact that my birthday came

while I was staying here in Gugi-dong with all my housemates

seems to symbolize

a greater connection between us or even fate.

A SENSE OF FATE AND CONNECTION

"IT'S OKAY TO BE ALONE"

HE HAS TRIED TO PULL HIMSELF TOGETHER WITH THAT THOUGHT

THE HOUSE SHARE EXPERIENCE HAS HELPED HIM

MEET AN EMOTIONAL NEED ON HIS 40TH BIRTHDAY

What is all this, though?

I realized it had been so long since I last felt this way.

I was grateful and touched.

DANIEL SOOTHES THE WAVES OF EMOTIONS AND GOES TO BED

WHEN HE WAKES UP TOMORROW

HE WON'T BE ALONE AS HE STARTS A NEW CHAPTER IN HIS LIFE

8 A.M. THE SUN RISES ON DANIEL'S BIRTHDAY

PAT, PAT

WHAT'S THIS SOUND?

THE SOUND OF SOMEONE BECOMING MORE ATTRACTIVE

BREAKS THE MORNING SILENCE

PAT, PAT

IS PRINCE PRACTICING HIS MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE?

LET'S LOOK BACK ON HIS MORNINGS SO FAR

FIRST MORNING

SECOND MORNING

THIRD MORNING

THIS HAS BEEN THE NORM SO FAR

WHAT HAS SPARKED HIS INTEREST IN GROOMING?

We have a group date today.

I've been missing out

on the rush of thrill like this for so long.

HUMMING

YOU CAN'T HELP BUT HUM ON THE MORNING OF A GROUP DATE

HE HEADS DOWNSTAIRS EARLY AS USUAL

BUT STRANGELY THE LIGHTS ARE ON IN THE KITCHEN

My goodness.

KEUN-SUK IS SURPRISED

BY THE BUSTLE OF ACTIVITY HERE

Keun-suk.

HI, HI

THEY HAVEN'T PREPARED SUCH A FEAST SO EARLY SO FAR

Did you get up bright and early to prepare all this?

- Us? - You guys are something else.

Did you sleep well?

I barely slept.

THEY ARRANGED TO MEET EARLY THE DAY BEFORE

- Do I empty the bag or leave half? - The chilis?

Half the bag should do it.

Daniel can't handle spicy food all that well.

SECOND SURPRISE, A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST!

JAE-HYEON MADE SEAWEED SOUP

AND SOO-JIN PREPARED BRAISED SHORT RIBS

- It's incredible. - "I've got neat little magic."

THEY'VE BEEN COOKING FOR DANIEL

MR. WELL-GROOMED WATCHES IT AND FEELS ASHAMED

When reduced too much, I can just add salt.

We can balance it out.

GAUGING THEIR MOOD

ABASHED

Well...

To tell you the truth

I woke up at 7 a.m.

WHIR

KEUN-SUK'S EXCUSE IS ALSO CRUSHED

Oh, you want me to shut it?

HIS DEFENSE DIDN'T WORK AT ALL

You turned that blender on at just the right time.

I woke up at seven...

- I did consider helping out. - I wanted to blend it again.

You've got a group date later.

GROUP DATE!

THOSE LITTLE TWO WORDS CAN MAKE THIS PRINCE DANCE

I'M STOKED

Did that cheer you up right away?

I'm psyched.

You know what, Keun-suk? You don't look puffy at all.

SMILES

- Jae-hyeon. - Yes?

I took extra care for today's important event.

YOU MUST TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF BEFORE A GROUP DATE

JUST LIKE ME!

A HEART-FLUTTERING GROUP DATE FOR A MAN APPROACHING FORTY

THINGS HEAT UP IN THE MORNING AT GUGI-DONG

FEATURING SEAWEED SOUP AND BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Okay, the seaweed soup is ready.

JAE-HYEON'S SOUP IS FINISHED

Wow.

Want to try it?

- Oh, sure. - Here's the ladle.

STARTLED BY THE BLURRY VISION

CHEF JANG TASTES THE SOUP

BUT HE ISN'T PARTICULARLY FAMOUS FOR BEING DEMANDING

- Is it okay? - Yeah.

RELIEVED

It tastes like my grandmother's soup.

Nice.

- That's a perfect description. - Did she pay a visit?

IS THAT A GOOD THING?

Soo-jin handled the final seasoning, and she did an amazing job.

KEUN-SUK HAD A BIGGER CONCERN...

I don't know. I'm kind of worried.

As you all know

I still don't get women.

- I hope I'll someday. - I don't think it was on

- if you ask me. - It's finally working.

- Hang on. - Can someone answer me?

Right here. A bit bland... What?

YOU COULD AT LEAST RESPOND IN ANY WAY

I guess you're like that, Keun-suk.

What? Thank you for answering.

THIS SINGLE PRINCE IS IN DIRE NEED OF ATTENTION

I do have one question.

It seems like you're always upset about something.

Whatever I do, you find it upsetting.

That's because we care.

Guys get upset, too.

- Come on. - Don't girls always say this?

- "Why don't you get it? I'm upset." - You know

if a girl's no longer upset with you, she doesn't love you anymore.

Gosh, how sad.

STARTLED

It's a dual-edged sword.

Girls usually drop plenty of hints on why they feel upset.

But guys usually think, "There she goes again."

Girls obviously know

that guys can get fed up if they say they're upset too often.

People around our age have enough dating experiences, too.

So the girl told her man she was upset for some reason.

Then he'd think, "Darn, this is serious.

Here we go."

If he apologizes, she'll go, "What for?"

If he apologizes again...

He was wrong to think "Here we go."

OH, NO

So men aren't supposed to think at all?

We want you to think about what upset us

- and try to understand us. - Exactly.

We're trying to be accommodating when we choose to apologize.

- You should ask... - "Sorry."

No, don't say that.

Ask us what upset us so much.

But if I ask that, she'll go

"Babe, you always say..."

"I get it. I'm sorry about that."

But the way you said that was just so...

So I shouldn't say I'm sorry?

Yes, that phrase is...

Well, let me put it this way.

Let's try roleplaying.

All right, then.

So, this couple's been dating for two years now.

They're at a café, and the guy dislikes it.

But the girl loves taking photos while out in a café.

Okay.

Can you take a pic for me, babe?

Look, just like this.

SOO-JIN HOLDS A POSE

KEUN-SUK WANTS HER TO KNOCK IT OFF

Soo-jin, can't we focus on our conversation

when we're at a café?

We take photos all the time.

I know that, but this café has such an amazing ambiance.

Come on, take a snap for me.

But we visit cafés with great ambiance every week.

This literally isn't the only one. I want to rest a bit.

I want to rest a bit.

Go rest at home.

Fine.

I was just messing with you.

ICY

I was just messing with you.

It was just a joke. Do you have to shoot daggers at me?

Come on, Soo-jin.

- Soo-jin, I was... - You ticked me off for real.

FLUMMOXED AND BLUSHING

Did you see my face harden?

That was a genuine reaction.

I was playing the role of a passerby.

- But I got so startled... - Were you playing a role?

PASSERBY 1 IS AGITATED AS THE COUPLE BICKERS

HE TRIES TO LEAVE IN HASTE...

GOODNESS

THE SERIOUS AIR IS TOO MUCH FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED

COUGHING

I ended up swallowing a rice grain wrong.

A rice grain?

THIS COUPLE'S HEATED ARGUMENT CAN MAKE A BYSTANDER DIZZY

- Let's continue. - Okay.

I'm just messing with you.

I'll do as you say. Give me your phone.

Come on.

Take one, then.

One, two, three.

It was in selfie mode.

Don't I look great, though?

I'm just messing with you.

THAT ONE'S PRETTY FUNNY

How far are you going to take this?

I did it for a laugh. Come on, crack me a smile.

- It wasn't funny at all. - Really?

Try again.

I was just trying to lighten the mood.

Do you have to make a face like that?

That's not right.

HIS GAZE FLITS BACK AND FORTH

If you wanted to, you should've played along with me.

I'm down with taking photos and stuff

but I have preferences, too.

We had a nice meal and came here like you wanted.

- Today... - While we're at it

I'm asking you to take a photo like you did last time.

Just take some, okay?

I'm not asking for a dozen.

All I need is a decent couple of shots.

What's with your attitude?

PASSERBY 1 GROWS NOTICEABLY ANXIOUS

WHAT DID YOU SAY?

How dare you use that tone?

How dare you use that tone?

THE ROLEPLAYING ENDS WITH ALPHA GIRL SOO-JIN'S OUTBURST

But your gaze was really menacing.

THE KIND OF GAZE HER BOYFRIEND MUST AVOID FACING

- A relationship isn't really over - That was hilarious.

when you lose your cool like this.

- He's right. - It becomes crystal clear

that your relationship is over

- when you sneer at each other. - What?

- A slightly bitter smile... - When you sneer at each other?

SCOFF

A scoff like this means it's over.

- My gosh. - In other words

you can lose your temper.

But if you go, "Sure, fine."

"There. Satisfied? Let's just eat."

Then, it's over.

THERE'S NOTHING BEHIND A CALM SNEER

You're right.

A FIGHT MAY BE AN EFFORT TO SALVAGE A RELATIONSHIP

I don't think the three of us have been alone like this so much.

- You got that right. - Right?

A bunch of nuisances have always been around us.

POUTING

WHAT'S UP WITH HIM?

Doesn't he feel

like a younger brother we've never had?

A particularly mischievous one.

But you're the most mischievous one.

You trump us all.

- Me? - Yes.

- He's like a middle child. - Really?

- So he's the middle child? - Yeah.

SERIOUSLY, WHAT'S WITH HIM?

What's that?

RESPONDING WITH YESTERDAY'S TRAINING

- What's that? - Hold up.

There goes our sacrificial lamb.

- Two, three, four. - What song is that dance for?

- I told you. Like JENNIE. - JENNIE danced like that?

Well, I'm JINNIE.

My version is Like JINNIE.

I'm Suk.

I'M JINNIE, I'M SUK

You can do this.

- Suk. - Woo, like Suk

JINNIE, SUK, AND HYUK ALL START THEIR DAY WITH HIGH ENERGY

HE'S STARTING HIS 40TH BIRTHDAY WITH PROSTATE CARE

SINCE HE'S A YEAR OLDER NOW

HE'S PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO HIS MORNING ROUTINE

LAST NIGHT'S ENSEMBLE

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A CAP

GLANCES AT HIS REFLECTION

A NONCHALANT FIT CHECK BEFITTING A 40-YEAR-OLD MAN

I think that's the case. Even if the woman...

Did you all sleep well?

You haven't changed.

You guys are up early.

Of course.

So early... Did you prepare curry again?

It's braised short ribs.

Daniel, check out what Jae-hyeon made.

- Now, Daniel. - Wow!

This is your second birthday party.

- Are you ready? - This is incredible.

Are you ready or what?

Are you prepared?

- So neat, right? - My gosh.

What's this?

Dang, what's all this?

What on earth?

Take them somewhere else already.

Guys, it's time we started eating.

- It's 9:30 a.m. already. - Really?

Are the others still in bed?

WHAT ARE DA-HEE AND DO-YEON DOING?

It feels like my body is about to shatter into pieces.

Are you feverish? I hope not.

I think all the dancing yesterday

messed up my muscles.

THE MUSCLE ACHES MAKE THEM PAINFULLY AWARE OF THEIR AGE

Look who's up.

You're here. Did you sleep well?

- How are you feeling? - My gosh.

Yes.

Hey.

Hey.

- Check this out, Do-yeon. - My gosh. I feel so bad...

Don't you feel like trying this before going back to bed?

- We've got braised short ribs. - Hey, this looks like a food model.

Come have breakfast.

Wow, what's up with the braised short ribs?

It looks amazing.

Look at all the side dishes.

It's giving a proper feast for an elder.

Gosh.

Wow! A birthday feast!

NONE OF THEM COULD'VE DREAMED OF THIS WHILE LIVING ALONE

What is all this?

- What is all this? - Your birthday breakfast, of course.

- Congrats. - My goodness.

One, two, three.

- Happy birthday! - Thanks.

Thanks, guys.

Is it good?

THE MAN OF THE DAY TRIES THE WARM SOUP FIRST

Your last touch made all the difference, Soo-jin.

Guys!

- This is great. - You think so?

- Really? - It's perfect.

- I mean it. - It's great.

- It's for Daniel's birthday. - It's amazing.

- It's a killer, right? - Yeah.

You got that right.

EXCITED LIKE A LITTLE KID

Gosh, Soo-jin. This is incredible.

Oh, man. It's just...

A 40-YEAR-OLD CHILD MAKING ALL THE EFFORTS WORTHWHILE

RUSHES TO TAKE A BIG BITE

HAVE SOME MORE

The seaweed soup is to die for.

Everything tastes so good to me.

THANK GOODNESS HE'S ENJOYING ALL THE FOOD

What a joy you've been bringing me since last night.

I can't be sure.

Who is that supposed to be?

- What's wrong? - What's up?

- Did you try the soup? - Maybe japchae?

Who made japchae?

- We got that from a store. - I see.

- Are you trolling us or what? - The owner did a fine job.

Gosh.

I SEE

It's great.

I GUESS WE'RE GOOD AS LONG AS YOU ENJOY EVERYTHING

I know this is a selfish thing to say

but I loved waking up to the smell of food.

- The delicious smell filled my room. - You know...

UPSIDE OF LIVING TOGETHER WAKING UP TO AN AMAZING AROMA

You know, all the stress melts away when you see people enjoy your food.

That's so true.

It's so satisfying.

We all had a feast thanks to your birthday.

I know. Who'd have thought?

Did any of you have a good dream last night?

You have a group date today.

I had a dreamless night.

What do I do with the date, though?

What if

my date didn't capture my heart? What do I do then?

Give me some handy tips

on not hurting her feelings.

- So the woman... - Do you want to be a heartbreaker?

So in this scenario, she seems interested in you

- but you don't feel the same way? - Yeah.

That can happen, right?

- Sure. - Of course.

That's the scenario

and she asks me for a second date.

I'm concerned about...

What if she's genuinely into me?

I hear there's another meetup.

What if my attempt at a joke ruins her mood?

You'd go that far?

JUST EAT THE JAPCHAE, DANIEL

When it comes to asking for another date

isn't my best option keeping it casual?

I once had a blind date

and we met in Hongdae.

My date back then lived in Sadang-dong.

He said he'd text me when he got home

but he never did.

I guess he hasn't made it home yet.

Do-yeon.

Otherwise, he's gay.

Otherwise, he's gay.

That's how I find peace of mind.

- Your ears have turned red again. - They're beet red.

That guy must've really pissed her off.

- Look, she's turned scarlet. - The memory ticked her off.

So he really didn't reach out.

WE HOPE... YOU'RE DOING WELL

- We're short on time. - Let's go get prepared.

- You're right. - Go get washed up.

UPSIDE OF LIVING TOGETHER GIRL PALS WILL REVIEW YOUR OUTFIT

Shouldn't we play some music?

BGM FOR A BOYFRIEND LOOK SHOWCASE

- What do you think? - I don't know.

It sounds like something you'd hear in a store.

So I guess...

SO EXCITED THAT SHE JUMPS TO HER FEET

STRUTTING DOWN THE CATWALK

Look, this is how guys walk all nonchalant.

NONCHALANT

ALOOF

How come you manage to look so cool?

How do you do it so well?

"Don't fall for me, okay?"

HYPED UP JUST AS THE DATE ATTENDEES

- I can't wait to see them. - Same.

But if they dressed up as much as they could

it'd be kind of disturbing.

IN THE MEANTIME, MEN ARE BUSY GETTING READY FOR THEIR GROUP DATE

The key is finding the right look for the occasion.

To make a good impression on the ladies

I decided to take a safe approach

and opted for a modern and noncontroversial look.

PRINCE'S STANDARD FOR "EASY" IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL

SECOND PARTICIPANT SHIRO

If you think about it

nothing beats a clean finish.

HIS THEME IS A CLEAN FINISH

A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF AN EFFORTLESSLY STYLISH LOOK

THIRD PARTICIPANT WRITER CHOI

I'm inspired by a college freshman.

Well, maybe a sophomore.

DO YOU WANT TO HIT THE STUDENT CAFETERIA WITH ME?

Shall we, then?

All right. Let's go.

THE GUYS ARE READY TO ROLL

- Let's go. - Wow.

Are you dressed as Bae Yong-joon? You're giving Bae Yong-joon.

ARMED WITH THE NOSTALGIA FOR THE EARLY 2000S...

All right.

THEY'RE READY TO WIN THE LADIES' HEARTS

CRACKING UP

CACKLING AT THE GUYS' EXTREMELY DRESSED-UP STATE

DOWNSIDE OF LIVING TOGETHER GIRL PALS CAN LAUGH AT YOU

What's the matter?

You kind of remind me of...

THE CLASSIC CASE OF OVERDRESSED

How do we look?

- Do we look okay? - Guys, you look great.

- Way to go. - You pulled off the boyfriend look.

I'm going for a freshman vibe.

- I forgot my crossbody bag. - You look youthful.

- Looking good, guys. - Oh, my.

By the way, Jae-hyeon.

I dig your style.

- Jae-hyeon? - I've got a sweater underneath.

- I'm all about the clean finish. - Good job.

- Jae-hyeon is your type? - Yeah.

What about you, Do-yeon?

LET ME SEE...

GETTING HIS HOPES UP

My vote goes to Jae-hyeon, too.

Jae-hyeon?

Great. You're all so honest.

What's the verdict? This is our final look.

Well, as for fashion

- you did a fine job. - You look amazing.

- You put together a great ensemble. - You're all killing it.

Keun-suk looks charming in this relaxed look, too.

With the clean-shaven face and this whole look

- Daniel looks actually younger. - Yeah, definitely.

My inspo is a college freshman going on a group date on campus.

College kids' group date?

- Get going already. - Let's get going.

- We're running late. - Hurry and grab your stuff.

- Get going. - All right.

- Wish us luck. - Of course.

- We'll do our best. - Off you go, single men.

May you return as taken men.

Got it.

- Let's go. See you. - We'll see you later.

- Laters. - See you.

See you later.

A WILD SHOW THANKS TO THE MEN-CHILDREN

See you, guys.

FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT FROM THE HEAD TO THE TOE

CASUALLY SINGING

Isn't that the song about a couple who go on a group date

- only to run into each other? - That's right.

Their pipe dream was shattered.

- Shall we? - Let's go.

- Let's get going. - Let's go.

I'm so excited.

I'm excited.

The gate's opening.

This isn't such a big deal

- but it lifts your mood. - Right?

I'm so curious to see how they will run the group date.

- By the way, guys... - So very curious.

I hear that a lot of people find love in dating apps

and get married these days.

- Through dating apps? - Yeah.

FROM A DATING APP FLING TO MARRIAGE?

I've been to a matchmaking agency.

- Really? - It was for a shoot, actually.

I went to the matchmaker

- Did you get your score? - and gave them my information.

You get disillusioned even as you tell them your info.

I understand that they need the information for a reason

but I had to go over my family members

my parents' occupation

their hometown

and their educational background.

- They want that, too? - Yeah.

It's not just about you.

They want to know everything about your family, too.

But two families become one through marriage

so I guess that can't be helped.

ALL THE MARRIAGE TALK SOUNDS TOO DISTANT TO HIM...

HE'S MORE NERVOUS ABOUT THE APPROACHING GROUP DATE

You're thirsty, right?

Yeah.

You just crushed that bottle.

I'm parched.

DEHYDRATION FROM NERVES

We're just three minutes away now.

How are you guys holding up? We have three minutes left.

By the way, we know nothing about our matches today

so it's more mysterious

- and a bit terrifying. - Right?

I'm not the only one who feels that way, right?

THE MOST TERRIFIED GUY IS HERE

Just 400 meters now. We will arrive in 2 minutes.

It's just like that song 100 Meters Away From Her.

We're down to 300 meters.

IT'S THEIR FIRST DATE WITH THE LADIES

It's a cool neighborhood.

My nerves are killing me out of the blue.

Now 200 meters away.

I miss the girls.

- Now, just 100 meters. - I don't know why

but I miss Da-hee, Do-yeon, and Soo-jin.

I'm a wreck.

NERVES MAKE YOU SEEK YOUR FRIENDS

Less than 100 meters away.

It feels like the first shoot of a new project.

- Is this it? - We're here.

- What? - There's a line outside.

- It's a famous restaurant. - Oh, it's a restaurant.

So that was a restaurant.

We're here.

- Hey, my heart is racing. - Me too.

So nervous.

WHO WILL THEY MEET TODAY?

- We're here, guys. - All right.

- Guys, let's hold hands. - "Dubai brownies" must be good.

- Hands? - Let's take a deep breath.

- Okay. - Form a full circle.

- Full circle? - Take a deep breath.

May our parents help us have a successful date.

- Hopefully, we'll stay cool... - Cars are coming.

- Okay, let's get in. - Watch out for the traffic.

Where do we go? Is this it?

Hey, this must be it.

Why is it so high up?

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Please find your name card

- and take a seat. - Name card?

- Yes. - I see.

- Hello. - Hello.

- "Jigglypuff"? - My heart's racing.

It's that way.

- It's really a three-on-three date. - That's right.

"Writer Choi of Gugi-dong."

WHERE'S MY SEAT?

WRITER CHOI OF GUGI-DONG AKA CHOI DANIEL

AP AKA JANG KEUN-SUK

SHIRO AKA AHN JAE-HYEON

ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE LAY THE LADIES' NAME CARDS

AURORA

"Aurora, Jigglypuff, and Koala."

THEIR HEARTS FLUTTER AGAIN AT THEIR SECOND ROUND OF TWENTY

WHERE WILL THE BUTTERFLIES LEAD THEM?

My mindset hasn't changed from what it was

when I was in my twenties.

Your heart still skips a beat

and races in excitement.

I got butterflies.

I can't believe it's real.

- Hello. - Hello.

Ma'am.

Are you the one who sent us the texts?

Yes, I am.

CERAMIST JUNG HYE-SIN

Since you're the organizer

may I ask if you review the compatibility of the applicants

- and prepare a group date? - That's right.

The six of you meeting today are the ones I found to be compatible.

A FAVORITE ACTIVITY AMONG BUSY WORKERS

Let's think about this.

What if we like the same person?

Ms. Jung has found a match for us

- you nasty punk. - Come on.

©- You never know. - Don't you know fair...

Let's say we both like the same girl.

What are you going to do?

I never back down when it comes to love.

Shouldn't we leave the choice to the lady in question?

OOPSIE

- What's more... - Well, I thought...

What a brilliant take.

In your experience

as an organizer of these dates

have you seen many successful cases?

More than two couples are getting married this year.

I'll get married ahead of you.

Ms. Jung, I have a question

about the general age of the applicants.

I noticed that the upper limit is the year 1985

- That's right. - on your form.

I do accept applications from those born in the early '80s

to those born in the late '90s.

But I hold separate events

- for different age groups. - I see.

- Never together. - I see.

That way, people would click better.

- That's right. - So you hold separate sessions.

People of close age should be grouped together.

Ms. Jung.

Would you like to hear a joke from Number One Humor?

- Not really. - No?

No, wait.

- Just one joke, then. - Can I, then?

Okay, just a second.

Ms. Jung, could you tell him

- if the joke would fly or not? - We'd like your opinion.

- Oh, sure. - Help us decide.

"What would happen to Cinderella after listening to too much Mozart?"

A PUNNY RIDDLE

Cinderella after too much Mozart?

SHE ISN'T LIKELY TO FIND THIS FUNNY

I can't guess.

Mozzarella.

Would that get him a date or not?

Well, I found it funny.

THAT ACTUALLY WORKED?

I'm losing my faith in this service.

Why don't you join us?

You'd be a perfect fit here.

LAUGHING

We're so cheerful today, aren't we?

We've never been this way at home.

Oh, that's how it is?

We're all so enthusiastic to do something more.

- Look at me talking. - It's so fun here.

I'm having a blast.

Stop shaking your legs.

- Let's do this often. - It's getting on my nerves.

Let's sign up every night.

THIS GUY'S REALLY EXCITED

It's pretty hot in here.

THE HOUR OF THE MEETING DRAWS NEAR

SHIVERING LIKE A LEAF

DRINKING BIG GULPS

- Stop shaking your legs. - Was I doing that?

I'm just my usual self.

LEGS SHAKING PITIFULLY

AND EYES ARE GOING GLAZED

One participant just arrived downstairs.

Seriously?

JUMPING TO THEIR FEET

Shouldn't we open the door for her?

Wait, here's a thought.

Won't it be odd to be all sitting down in a row?

Let's focus on an activity and present a natural scene here.

- We can all try a pose like this. - Why don't I face this side?

- Let me appreciate the view. - With my back to the door...

ARE YOU SURE... YOU LOOK COOL THAT WAY?

"I wonder."

- It's cloudy today. - "I turned my teacup slowly."

- I'd love a cup of coffee. - "Thirty"?

"Black tea didn't do the trick."

OLD-FASHIONED IDEAS BETRAY THEIR AGE

THE FOLLOWING FOOTAGE HAS BEEN FILMED WITH THE APPLICANTS' CONSENT

WOMAN COMES UPSTAIRS WITH A FLUTTERING HEART

- Hello. - My gosh.

Hello.

Goodness.

- My gosh. - Hello.

Oh, man.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - It's nice to meet you.

Hello.

A CAREER WOMAN WALKS IN CONFIDENTLY

Hello.

What's your nickname?

- Jigglypuff. - Jigglypuff.

FIRST WOMAN, JIGGLYPUFF

I was certain our fam would show up.

What?

I thought our fam would show up.

What are you on about?

- I thought Do-yeon... - Don't even say it.

MR. HIGH KICK'S INSTINCTIVE ACTION IS FASTER THAN ANY GREETINGS

What are you on about?

Don't even say it.

- Have a seat. - Thank you.

- What a gentleman. - When did you get there?

Just when?

- Thank you. - Don't mention it.

INSTINCTIVE LIGHTNING SPEED

- Hi, Jigglypuff. It's a pleasure. - Hello.

KEUN-SUK BREAKS THE ICE

I'm AP.

Hi, why did you choose AP?

ASIA PRINCE

That's right.

Wow.

Hello.

SNICKERING

I guess I'm out!

ON THE VERGE OF ELIMINATION FROM THE START

WHAT EXACTLY...

SHOULD I SAY?

My nose just started running.

I hope you missed that.

- It's warm in here. - Wash up.

I'VE NEVER BEEN ON A GROUP DATE BEFORE

If you think about it

you rarely get a chance to pursue your hobby

- and meet people for romance. - That's true.

It's great that we can enjoy our hobby

and have a wholesome meeting.

Didn't you say you hated pottery making?

- Is that right? - What?

- You said you didn't like - Right.

- I'm not a big fan. - getting dirt on your hands.

I've been practically living in the dirt

- ever since I was a little boy. - Really?

I'm actually made of dirt.

I'm a dirt man.

- Is this how it's going to be? - What's wrong?

I was made from the dust of the earth

and I'll return to earth when I'm dead.

OH, OKAY

- That makes sense. - Right?

EVERY STEP OF THE SECOND WOMAN SHOWS HER GRACE

One more person's coming up.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

It's nice to meet you.

- Hello, it's nice to meet you. - Hello.

THEY GREET THE NEWCOMER MUCH MORE NATURALLY THAN BEFORE

- Hello. - Hello.

It's nice to meet you.

- It's nice to meet you. - It's nice to meet you.

GAZING FIXEDLY

Oh, dear.

Just stay put.

Wait, let go. Have a seat.

Thank you.

HE WASN'T GIVING ME A SPECIAL TREATMENT

Why don't you leave your bag here?

- Okay. - I can take it for you.

- Thank you. - Take this.

- Here's your apron. - Okay.

You'll need to take off your coat.

- Why don't I hang it for you? - Thank you.

There's no coat hanger here.

Let's put it here.

- Keep an eye on your wallet. - Oh, okay.

I'll keep it inside here.

Beware of a pickpocket.

HOLDING DANIEL IN CHECK WITH A SINGLE LINE

LAUGHING

Why can't you stay still?

You seem passionate.

- Me? - Yes.

Oh, well...

It's rather awkward here

and I wanted to break the tension.

Are you Aurora?

- Yes, I'm Aurora. - Why did you choose that nickname?

- How come? - I'm curious too, Aurora.

It's because I want to go see the aurora.

ROMANTIC VIBE OVERLOAD

I'm here to find a companion on my trip to go see it.

TOGETHER?

- But about auroras... - Yes?

You can go see them and return on the same day.

WHAT A WET BLANKET

That's true.

- You might miss it. - You might miss it.

ALWAYS THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK

Have you been on a pottery date before?

- I've tried group dates before. - You have?

Yes.

What was it like then?

This is my best group date so far.

This is my best group date so far.

WE DID THE RIGHT THING

BY MAKING AN EFFORT TO LOOK GOOD TODAY

Sounds like one of them is close to your ideal type in men.

- I'm holding him close in my heart. - Oh, my.

SHE TOOK A LIKING TO SOMEONE FROM JUST ONE LOOK?

She's got someone in her heart.

GULPS

- I heard that, too. - You did?

IS IT ME AGAIN?

A man in her heart...

Can you guess what AP stands for?

PLEASE TELL ME THE MAGIC WORDS YOU HAVE IN YOUR HEART

Apartment?

Apartment?

PRINCE'S DIGNITY IS CRUSHED BY "APARTMENT"

Why don't we hit a bar?

That's a reasonable guess.

I like your answer.

Make that your nickname's origin.

- Hey, we have someone new here. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hi, it's nice to meet you.

CONFIDENT, FULL OF ENERGY KOALA

- Hello. - Hello.

- It's nice to meet you. - Hello.

THE MOOD LIGHTS UP, TOO

We're keeping the jackets here.

- I'll take your jacket and your bag. - You look like the manager.

Was that a compliment?

- It didn't sound like it. - It was a compliment.

- Thank you. - No problem.

THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T ACT UP

- Koala. - Yes?

- Hello... You're Shiro. - Yes, I am.

Writer Choi of Gugi-dong...

Apartment?

Apartment?

AGAIN?

Let's just go to a bar already.

Just roll with it.

HIS RIVALS ARE ESPECIALLY DELIGHTED

It was a reasonable guess.

Just roll with it.

Right, so...

I run a speech school.

Your reactions are so...

What do you do at your school?

We help a wide range of people

from politicians to job-seeking students

- Oh, the job-seekers. - to aspiring announcers.

That's so cool.

- Totally. - And I'd like to add that I find

a group date like this very novel at my somewhat mature age.

I came here pretty excited.

I hope we can have fun together.

EVERYONE IS EXCITED LET'S HAVE A FUN TIME TOGETHER!

Well...

I'm a Korean-Japanese translator and interpreter

and I am also a painter.

- A painter? - Yes.

- I graduated from an art school. - Really?

- I'm so pleased to meet you. - Seriously?

I actually studied in a Japanese art school.

- Really? - Yes.

- An art college? - So...

- I see. - Keun...

Keun-chan.

I'm dying to brag about meeting you to my Japanese friends.

HERE'S THE TEA ABOUT MEETING JANG KEUN-SUK ON A GROUP DATE

Gosh, I'm amazed. It's lovely to meet you.

LIKEWISE

I've been working in the beauty industry for 11 years.

Just last year

I launched my own business, and I'm doing my very best.

GAZING FIXEDLY

OVERWHELMED

THE POTTERY DATE BEGINS

All right, we'll get you paired up

and begin our pottery class right away.

The gentlemen will take out their items

and the ladies will pick an item of their choice

to get you paired up.

I'm having so much fun.

- My gosh. - Gentlemen.

The first group date in my life.

I so badly wanted to try one.

A group of people taking out a personal item each.

I'll open up the pouch now.

I wonder what's inside.

EXCITED

First off

we have these wired earbuds.

Wired earbuds.

NERVOUS FOR SOME REASON

Dental floss.

- Is that an ointment? - Here are your options.

They're all everyday items.

WHO BRINGS THESE TO A DATE?

Here are your options.

Pretty cute.

- Adorable. - What are those cute items?

What should I choose?

JIGGLYPUFF GOES FIRST

NERVOUS MEN'S GAZES FOLLOW THE TIPS OF HER HAND

So this is how you feel on a group date.

I get it now.

NERVOUS AND EXCITED

I'm going to choose...

the dental floss.

Please keep it with you. Next, please.

WHOSE DENTAL FLOSS IS THAT?

- Well... - Koala.

I'll choose this ointment.

- I'll take the earbuds. - That leaves you with these.

AURORA GETS THE EARBUDS AUTOMATICALLY

I'll choose this ointment.

MEN'S FACES REMAIN INSCRUTABLE

All right, then.

Was it dental floss? So, whose item is this?

WHO IS THE OWNER?

SNEAKS A GLANCE

Me.

You two have been matched.

JIGGLYPUFF, WRITER CHOI OF GUGI-DONG

Hello.

Hello.

I got butterflies.

I wondered if she had chosen it

after guessing its owner.

"I want to see your beautiful smile

all the time."

"I want to heal all your painful wounds."

That's the message behind my item.

"I want us to work together on the tangled mess of life."

That's my message.

I get it.

You and your partner must make an identical item.

Feel free to discuss it.

WE'RE MAKING A MATCHING ITEM? THEY MOVE FAST IN DATES NOWADAYS

Are you good at crafting?

I love making new things.

- Really? - Yes.

I'm all thumbs, actually.

- Really? - I had no luck with rice cakes.

Why do I get the feeling you'll be good at this?

I'm so jealous that you have a talent.

- Your nails are rather long. - Oh, my nails...

Why don't I take this and...

EMBARRASSED

I can knead her clay.

Thank you.

- He's so sweet. - I can do it for you.

Why don't I try it like this?

My gosh.

That's a great idea.

- Do you think it will turn out well? - Sure.

I couldn't have thought of that.

You're doing it my way?

Of course.

STUDIES CAREFULLY

The layers should be even in thickness.

You have beautiful hands with long fingers.

Your hands are the beautiful ones.

- Oh, mine? - Yes.

Your fingers are lean and long.

IRKED

Excuse me, but could you keep it down and help us all focus?

- I get you have lovely hands... - Seriously, you talk too much.

- We can't hold a conversation here. - Let's focus on our art pieces.

We've just begun

and you're already in a lovey-dovey mood.

But we haven't said much.

It's because you're the sweetest.

Just like this...

So this is how you do it.

WORDLESSLY BEING KIND

So you graduated from a Japanese college, right?

Yes, that's right.

You would've had to stay abroad, then.

That's right.

But I had it pretty easy.

- You had an easy time there? - Yes.

- Thanks to Keun-suk? - Right.

- Did your friends speak Korean? - That's right.

Everyone loved his show, Ikemen Desuyone.

- Oh, You Are Beautiful? - Yes.

Let's keep it down, guys.

- We're here to... - Keun-suk.

Back when Aurora was studying in Japan

your work made her life there a walk in the park.

- That's right. - Because your show

was a common ground for her and her friends.

- Really? - That's right.

Where does Keun-suk stand in the Japanese showbiz industry?

He's literally Asia Prince.

- He's number one. - His popularity is no joke.

- It's just a silly nickname. - I was blown away.

It's nothing.

How did you come to know that he's Asia Prince?

He told me all about it.

He introduced himself as AP when we first met.

- Himself? - Yes.

So I thought "So that guy is Asia Prince."

You guys are making me dizzy.

After I take the completed utensil rest home

I'll think of you every time I have breakfast.

EMBARRASSED BY HIS OWN LINE

Can't I do that?

BURSTS INTO LAUGHTER, SNICKERS

DIDN'T HE NAG AT ME FOR CHATTING?

Why do I get the feeling you'll have 20 of these at home?

- Actually, I have 200. - A whopping 200 of these.

What's with these guys?

Let's call it the power of love.

- How romantic. - Really?

- That's your response? - That's your takeaway?

That's a stretch, isn't it?

FLIRTATIOUS QUIPS FLOWING NON-STOP

What type of person were you hoping to meet here?

I just wondered who I'd get to meet and enjoyed the excitement.

I wasn't hoping to meet a specific type here.

Were you excited?

Yes, I was.

I'm having fun, and I'm far more relaxed now

compared to earlier.

- At first, I was kind of nervous. - Me too.

Mind if I ask your favorite fruit?

- Favorite fruit? - Yes.

Shine Muscat.

- Shine Muscat? - Yes.

Why did you ask about my favorite fruit?

- You just reminded me of fruit. - I did?

I got the feeling you'd like it.

Perhaps something zesty?

Which fruit do you think would suit me best?

Korean melons?

Korean melons? May I ask why?

I NEED TO GIVE A WINNING ANSWER...

You're shaking, aren't you?

- You know... - Yes?

- They have the golden ones. - Yes.

You're sweet like golden ones.

- In a good way. - Thank you.

In a very good way.

I've never been likened to Korean melons before.

Really?

I meant that as a great compliment.

Oh, I get it. Is this pickled radish?

- Are you making kimbap? - No.

Look, like this.

What is it, though?

A tongue?

Wait, I guess you were trying to shape it like this.

Did you need another rolling pin?

No.

SOMEHOW, SHE'S LOVING IT

We're making something truly unique.

Have you seen something like this at a shop? I bet you haven't.

Because folks wouldn't buy it.

I guess.

- They wouldn't. - But it'd give you good memories.

This would? Sure.

It's proof that our focus was on each other

- rather than the pottery. - Of course.

- We're hyper-focused. - Exactly.

You can say that again.

When is your birthday?

I was born in July.

How's 0207?

- I was born in February. - I like it.

BRAINSTORMING ENGRAVING IDEAS

- Are there numbers? - Are you exchanging numbers?

What does 0207 mean?

It's our secret.

Seriously? What's going on?

You have a secret already?

GRINNING SHYLY

What do you think about a guy

who breaks a sweat in a pottery class?

I'd love to wipe it off you, but my hands aren't exactly clean.

You have a knack for this.

Does it look okay? I bet my talent startled you.

SLOWLY, THEY GROW CLOSER

His work looks like something you'd find in a store.

Here's what I love about this event.

I don't think I could've been so frank

while maintaining eye contact.

- Right. - It'd be so awkward.

But we can chat slowly while focusing on the shared project.

It's really soothing.

I enjoyed listening to you guys talk.

It's like relaxing white noise.

Great.

We're done.

- We're done, too. - Same here.

AP, KOALA

ENGAGING IN A CONVERSATION WITH A WELCOME STRANGER

It will be so strange and wonderful to see the finished work later.

You're here to get to know many different people.

"How many dates a week is ideal?"

Is that important?

Don't you think that's the power of love?

THEY GROW BOLDER

You want to hold hands?

THEIR AMBITIOUS WINNING MOVES BECOME EQUALLY BOLDER

What did I do so wrong?

THE FRANK AND DARING GROUP DATE WILL CONTINUE IN THE NEXT EPISODE

A GLAMOROUS EVENING PARTY

WITH ALL EYES ON HER

You look beautiful.

You look different.

I might've fallen for you if we had met like this.

ARE THINGS CHANGING BETWEEN US?

Will you dance with me?

DANIEL'S HEART-POUNDING DREAM HOUSE SQUAD GOAL

We're the main characters.

- You two look great together. - Don't they look great together?

Subtitles by Jeongwoo Kim