Birth of a Beauty
[I love you, ahjumma.]
I've been waiting.
Hurry up and come.
I'm in the parking garage. I'll be there soon.
Is my peanut allergy starting?
Sa Geum Ran is alive?
Really?
Tell me.
Is Sa Geum Ran alive?
Answer me.
Why are you asking me? I don't know.
Chae Yun...
asked me about her peanut allergy.
Did something happen during the shoot?
Ask Gyo Chae Yun yourself.
Why are you doing this to me?
Tell me.
Is Sa Geum Ran alive?
Answer me!
Tell me!
What's wrong? Huh?
A. J. M.
The phone is turned off and you will be connected to the voicemail.
Why is her phone off?
She said she was on her way.
She's going in the opposite direction.
Team Leader Choi.
Come with me. Hurry.
Get up.
Get a grip.
Ugh...
Dear...
Did you know for sure?
Did Sa Geum Ran really have a peanut allergy?
Perhaps peanut allergy?
Sara...
Who are you?
[Kim Duk Soon]
What brings you here at this hour?
Work ended early.
I stopped by for coffee.
If you ended early, you should go to your in-laws.
For whose benefit?
Aren't you trying to make up with Brother-in-law?
I'm not the problem, Oppa.
Kang Joon...
is in love with a woman named Sara.
He's probably busy with her right now.
Sara collapsed.
Does she have peanut allergy?
Is she related to Sa Geum Ran?
Tell me before I explode.
Sara collapsed?
See?
Kang Joon's in a hotel room with Sara.
Oppa becomes a witness to
Sara and Lee Kang Joon's affair.
Make a right turn and we're there.
Lyle Hotel.
Hotel?
Did this woman come here?
Can you tell me her name?
Connect me to Lee Kang Joon in Room 1801.
Tae Hee hyung.
Lee Kang Joon is here?
How did you get here?
Lee Kang Joon in Room 1801.
Room 1801.
Tae Hee hyung.
Han Tae Hee.
I never called you.
What did you do to Sara?
What are you imagining?
Sara and I dated.
Shut your mouth!
Are you okay?
Can't you hear me?
Get out.
We still have to talk.
I held back as much as I could.
Jealous?
I'm sure you are.
Sara loves me.
You're second.
Do you want to die!
Hyung.
Hyung!
What are you doing?
Tae Hee hyung.
Talk to me.
I heard that woman...
ruined Chae Yun's marriage.
It's not enough to charge her with adultery.
But you choose her?
How can you do that?
I love her.
I'll pretend I didn't hear you.
Watch what you say.
Tae Hee came?
To the hotel?
The woman Tae Hee loves...
...was Sara?
Why her?
How did you find out Tae Hee loves her?
Who did you hear from?
Tae Hee himself.
Stop Tae Hee.
Especially now.
Especially now? What do you mean?
Tae Hee...
...is Winner Group's successor.
How can Tae Hee...
be with a woman like Sara?
Why did you go to the hotel?
Why follow that jerk? Why was your cell off?
Did you turn it off in case I got in the way?
Did you meet Lee Kang Joon alone because you wanted to handle it?
You're worn out from dealing with him.
I didn't follow or deal with him.
It's not like that.
He appeared suddenly in the parking garage.
Because of Lee Kang Joon, you had a hard time and I was too late.
This isn't the first time. It's always like this with him.
Let's talk next time.
Is that your answer?
I can't get involved with you and Lee Kang Joon no matter what?
Is the wall so high for a formerly married couple?
How can you make that comparison?
I can't help but compare.
You chose Lee Kang Joon as your husband.
The reason you hate him is because you loved him so much.
Your feelings for me can't exceed that.
I always come second no matter how much I care about you.
He comes first whether love or hate.
I know it's senseless comparison and shocking jealousy.
I know there's no solution either.
But I'm angry at myself for comparing.
Right now...
I hate you more than Lee Kang Joon.
Get out.
I will.
I regret everything I was planning for you today.
Goodness.
What's wrong with your face, Kang Joon?
Who did this to you?
Did you get in a fight?
Were you beaten up?
It looks painful.
I'll go up now.
Our family is hit with misfortune after the wrong daughter-in-law came into it.
But...
why isn't Chae Yun coming home?
Hey!
Is this house a dorm?
This is your in-law's house.
Later.
I have to talk to Kang Joon.
Oh, my.
Oh, my goodness...
Is that my daughter-in-law who didn't apologize and rudely went upstairs just now?
Goodness, is this a dream or real?
Oh, my.
I'm being punished for kicking Geum Ran out.
Oh, my head.
What are those two up to?
It smells fishy.
Should we eavesdrop?
Yeah, let's go.
Did you fight with Tae Hee?
What are you doing?
Sa Geum Ran...
peanut allergy...
I have to find out.
I have to find out myself if she's alive.
Geum Ran might be alive?
How can she be when she's dead?
Oppa said he was gonna find out.
Chae Yun confirmed even with us if Geum Ran was allergic to peanuts.
What's really going on?
Is Geum Ran...
...really alive?
What are you saying?
Geum Ran is alive?
It was your first proposal.
But you couldn't even show her all this.
Ahjumma or love, whatever.
So, what?
I mean let's not throw it away.
You can use it next time.
You'd want to propose again anyway.
Throw it away.
I'll throw it away immediately.
Wait.
Ugh!
Good job.
I'll throw your neck tie away, too.
Right now...
I hate you more than Lee Kang Joon.
No breakfast anymore, huh?
You think I'll beg for it?
Jeez...
It's my first official day as Winner Food CEO.
I'm going to leave lonely on an important day like this.
Ugh!
[Long time no see, Dear. Congratulations on your wedding.]
A handwritten letter.
Sa Geum Ran wrote it.
She was missing when that letter came.
That's Sa Geum Ran.
Check for fingerprints on that letter.
This is Sa Geum Ran's diary.
Whether Sa Geum Ran wrote it...
do a handwriting analysis.
Alright.
Sa Geum Ran...
I'll find out if you're alive.
I'll confirm.
What will you do if...
Sa Geum Ran really wrote that letter?
What will you do if she's alive?
That woman...
must die again.
Then I don't need to stop you.
It's been awhile...
...looking cool to me.
The details of Winner Food's board and scale, annual financial statements,
interior agency situations,
and the financial outlook for next year.
Bring them all to me.
And...
Han Min Hyuk's bankruptcy filing...
How far has it gone?
He's waiting for the adjudication of bankruptcy.
The union is on strike and there's no CEO.
The employees are looking for other jobs.
In a word,
it's a mess.
We...
have an office, right?
It's on the 9th floor. But...
it's a bit...
Wow, the first people I meet on the first day...
Our connection isn't ordinary.
The company is done once the bankruptcy is issued by the court.
What can you do in a month?
The answer will come if I think about it.
Oh, yeah.
Is Grandmother doing well?
Tell her I'll come see her soon.
My office is on the 9th floor.
See you around, Director Han.
I'm still the CEO of a small company.
You're a director.
I'm higher up so I'll speak casually.
See you around.
Is Winner Food union going strong?
It's the strongest area.
Make an appointment with the union head.
I have to get him on my side.
Hey, what's all this?
It's leftover packaged food from Winner Food.
Since no one buys them and no place to throw out, they stored them here.
It's the CEO's office but right now...
it's basically storage.
They want me to work here?
Sit over here.
Jeez.
Ugh, dust.
Bring some water.
Tae Hee oppa.
You're working here?
Chae Yun.
Come in.
Give that to Grandmother.
Tell her to contact me with it.
Since it's medical release, she needs to cut back on trips in the beginning.
I'll make sure you can meet in awhile.
Tell her I'm working hard.
That I'll see her soon.
Grandmother likes me.
As your little sister,
she says I'm family.
You came again?
You're earnest.
Grandmother...
said she won't eat unless I come.
I bought some earrings.
I think they'll look good on you.
Go in.
Welcome, Chae Yun.
You got prettier.
Grandmother.
Today was Tae Hee's first day of work at Winner Food.
Even though his office was full of dust,
he was upbeat.
It won't be easy at Winner Food.
It's been a deadweight for a few years.
He chose a difficult place on purpose.
That's Tae Hee.
It's porridge.
I made it.
Grandmother.
I want to discuss something.
It has to do with Tae Hee.
What is it?
Tae Hee is dating a woman.
But that woman...
There's a problem.
Sara?
You knew.
Then you might have guessed.
Actually, Sara...
It's hard...
to tell you...
Tae Hee loves her.
I feel like I'm gossiping.
What is it? Tell me.
Actually...
Sara...
is dating another man. Behind Tae Hee's back.
What?
Winner Food...
Last year's income shows branch one earned $500K,
branch two $300K,
branch three $500K,
and branch four...
...$800K!
They all...
...lost money.
It's been three years straight now.
Since negative impact may spread,
they filed for bankruptcy.
That ahjumma.
She didn't make breakfast and doesn't call either?
Forget breakfast.
She should be at the station but doesn't call?
Am I already out?
Take a look at the new item.
This was Winner Food's new product last year. Instant chicken soup.
I hate that ahjumma.
But I miss her.
I can't just ignore her.
I'm going crazy.
Ugh, bean paste.
Excuse me?
It's not bean paste.
It's chicken soup, CEO.
Team Leader Choi.
Should we...
visit the dressing room?
Let's go see celebrities.
Why celebrities? You never cared before.
By chance...
is it time for her to arrive?
Who are you talking about?
No!
What are you talking about?
Jeez.
Hey.
What's with this taste?
They sold stuff like this?
It just ruined my appetite and put me in a bad mood.
This can't be.
I'm going to get some air.
Okay.
The dressing room is best for getting air.
Jeez...
You're so quick.
Let's go. Go.
Hello, CEO Han.
Sara's not here yet?
She needs to rehearse.
I called her to tell her winning show is on air.
But her phone was off.
Is something up?
Sara is made for TV, huh?
Look at how great she looks.
Why is no one here?
Is she mad or something?
She's not the type to skip work to sulk.
Sara.
Do you like peanuts?
Yes.
I like them.
Have you tasted the food you made?
No way...
Ahjumma!
CEO!
CEO.
That ignorant ahjumma.
How could she eat peanuts with her allergy?
She might die.
Ahjumma!
Ahjumma.
How is she?
I gave her an injection to stabilize her allergy.
It shouldn't get worse.
I think she collapsed from convulsions.
She should've gotten treatment sooner. Why so late?
It'll be hard to walk and move for now.
She needs rest.
It's not easy saying this.
But I'll tell you since we're family.
Sara isn't the one.
You've been lonely and had a hard time.
You lived a hard life.
Choose a woman who'll make you happy.
Not someone who makes your life
harder or more complicated.
How are Tae Hee and Sara?
Are they still doing well?
Even though she went to a hotel with Kang Joon?
I think Tae Hee is head over heels.
He didn't know she'd collapsed from her allergy.
He feels bad that he misunderstood.
No wonder...
he was gonna propose since he loves her so.
Propose?
Tae Hee oppa?
Are you awake?
Do you know who I am?
Did a doctor come?
Yeah.
You got an allergy shot.
How are you?
I feel better.
I should get up.
I have a lot to do.
You have to rest.
For your muscles to relax, it'll take time.
It's okay.
Tomorrow's the second round of the competition.
There's lots of housework, too. It's a mess.
I have to go to the restaurant.
I have to get up.
What's wrong?
My legs have no strength.
I'm sorry, ahjumma.
I'm sorry.
I should've taken you to the hospital from the hotel.
But I got jealous and
started a fight over Lee Kang Joon.
This happened because the treatment was late.
For you to be able to walk,
it'll take a few days.
A few days?
What about the housework and restaurant?
More than that,
I can't miss the cooking competition.
I'll do it all.
I'm the guilty one.
I'll help you.
How can you do it?
You have work at the office.
There's a lot to do at Restaurant God.
I have to do my work myself.
No.
The restaurant's making a profit and doing well.
I'm not greedy.
That's enough for me.
And is your work assigned from birth?
I'll do it all.
[Contract]
What's this?
Temporary contract.
I rewrote it.
You're the primary.
I'm the secondary.
Everything stays the same.
But the primary and secondary switched.
From now on,
until you get better,
you're the supersized primary.
I'm...
the tiny little...
...nano-sized secondary.
Our roles have switched.
Really?
Then...
From me taking your orders to...
you'll live and die as I order?
Of course.
I'll do everything you did until now. Even prepare for the competition.
You just need to talk.
With that mouth,
just chatter.
Tell me what to do.
Chatter, chatter?
Yeah.
Ahjumma.
I'll clean.
Wipe it more thoroughly. All the corners.
Over here, too.
It's time to cook.
Good?
How's my service?
Well...
The taste is okay.
I'm not that moved by your service.
What?
Why?
[Contract]
It's nothing.
My supersized primary.
Eat a lot.
If I endure three times,
there's nothing I can't do.
Hello.
We rehearsed on our own.
I'll tell you the topic for the competition tomorrow.
The ingredient is beef.
The mission is the most fantastic beef dish in the world.
It means visuals will count for a lot.
The most...
fantastic beef dish in the world.
Are the other competitors already preparing?
They finished rehearsals without me.
It's okay.
We can do it.
I haven't prepared anything.
When will I do it all?
I'll do it.
Use me like a servant.
That one.
Buy onions.
A big bag.
This one?
Not the four-pack.
The eight-pack.
This one?
Okay.
This one?
No, next to that.
No?
Next to the green onion.
The root.
The one with the root.
- This one? - Yeah, that one.
- This, right? - How frustrating.
That's the fresh one.
She's having fun being the primary talking informally like that.
What?
Are you upset?
Oh, no.
Why'd it take you so long for you to speak informally?
Jeez.
Amazing.
Next to you. The squash.
Sweet squash.
It's the last one.
Hurry. Hurry and get it.
Hurry.
Don't let it go.
Uh, ahjumma...
Hold on tight.
It's mine.
Gosh, darn it. It's mine.
Darn it, my ass. Doctor got it first.
Doctor.
Push her aside.
Buy one get one free.
Where?
You're the best.
Kang Joon.
Tell us what's going on with Geum Ran.
Is Geum Ran really alive?
No, right?
Why are you eavesdropping, Noona?
Just say it isn't then.
Don't be so sensitive.
Leave, so I can make a call.
CEO, the results of Sa Geum Ran's handwriting and fingerprint analysis are out.
I'll be back.
Where?
[Analysis]
According to the handwriting analysis,
the handwriting corresponds with Sa Geum Ran's.
The fingerprints on the letter...
also correspond with Sa Geum Ran's fingerprints.
Sa Geum Ran...
...is alive?
Geum Ran?
Kang Joon.
Geum Ran?
Geum Ran is alive?
No, that's impossible.
You misheard.
Sa Geum Ran...
...is alive.
Scoop some flour.
This much?
Yes.
And...
then...
Taste the fried squash.
Squash...
Okay, there.
It's okay.
With this much,
the ingredients are prepared for tomorrow's competition, right?
We finished practicing the side dishes.
How was it?
Satisfied?
You're good.
You're great at being an ahjumma.
Yes, yes.
I have to do what the supersized primary says.
Now...
I'll begin the most fantastic beef dish in the world.
I'm not heavy?
Are you kidding?
My back is out and I have housewife eczema because of you.
I have flour on my face, right?
My style is totally ruined.
You have flour on your cheek.
Where?
Point it out.
There.
Where?
There.
Where?
There.
Jeez.
It was there?
It's not bad with you as the boss.
Saying my back was out...
is a lie.
You're so light.
I got rid of all your fat.
Really?
Ahjumma.
When your legs get better,
what do you want to do most?
I want to dance.
I feel stuffy sitting all the time.
Do you know how to dance?
When could I have danced?
I just...
...imagined.
When your legs get better,
let's dance.
The two of us.
Really?
Of course.
Here.
There you go.
Wow, this...
It's really good.
How can it taste so good?
Geum Ran is alive? What are you saying?
Geum Ran being alive...
Why does that sound right?
Kang Joon said he got a text from her before.
There was the criminal investigation earlier.
Do you know anything else?
I'll go with you to the station.
I'll make sure you can sit for the show.
Hold on.
Huh?
What is this?
You're fine?
You said it wasn't bad being bossed around.
I've been okay since yesterday afternoon.
You ahjumma...
It's good that my legs are better.
I'm going to the cooking competition.
Jeez.
Yes, Mother.
It's shocking, isn't it?
That Geum Ran is alive.
But I thought of you.
You said you knew her when you rescued me.
Why are you so involved?
I ate with Sara at this restaurant before.
Sara...
I saw her holding a cup just like Geum Ran did.
Geum Ran...
held her cup that way from judo side effects.
And...
when Sara held me,
it felt familiar.
It's my intuition and instinct.
Because I'm a mother.
I don't want anything.
Why or...
what happened... I won't be curious.
As long as my daughter is alive.
As long as she's alive,
I can die without regret.
Han Tae Hee...
I thought you were on my daughter's side.
So, I ask you.
Geum Ran...
Is she alive?
Yes.
Thank you.
Your daughter is doing well.
Today...
come see her.
I'll take you.
Yes.
Sara has one win.
Going for her first win...
our challenger has a certification in Western style cuisine
and is a chef at a luxury hotel.
Oh Kwang Hee.
Each of you, please introduce your dishes.
I...
will make chop steak.
I'll...
make beef fajitas.
Sara.
I guess you've gained confidence from winning.
You didn't participate in rehearsal.
I had a reason.
Since you decided on your dish alone,
it seems like your concept is a bit worse
than Oh Kwang Hee who consulted with producers.
I'll look forward to seeing if you can get your second win.
Now...
we'll begin cooking.
Mom.
Geum Ran.
She was in the area.
I told her to watch.
Ahjumma.
Fighting.
Sara.
Why are you changing ingredients for your chop steak?
I'm going to make something else.
Wait and see.
Mom.
And Doctor...
Watch me.
I'll show you my sincerity.
The dishes...
...are finished.
How are challenger Oh Kwang Hee's fajitas?
A strong sauce combined with juicy beef.
It's an explosion of taste in the mouth.
You've fully satisfied
the visual aspect and complex taste
of the most fantastic beef dish.
It's the best.
Thank you.
Let's move onto Sara's dish.
I...
made beef rice balls.
Today's dish...
has a theme of the most fantastic beef dish.
We wanted to see the chef's aesthetic and ability.
But Sara...
Why rice balls?
In this place,
my loved ones are here.
Thanks to them,
I want to do well...
and live earnestly.
With that in mind,
the two of them are my reason for living.
My cooking...
is illuminated most when I cook for them.
Rice balls are made by hand.
They don't look fantastic.
But they contain the most body heat.
They contain my heart.
I want to give them...
...to my loved ones.
I'll reveal the final results.
A tie?
We've never had a tie in our show's history.
You're going to compete again next week.
I was prepared to lose.
Thank goodness I still have a chance.
It's no different than you winning.
Right?
Congrats.
I'll go meet the people who came to see me.
Okay.
Mom.
Where are you?
Mom.
Sara?
I want to introduce you.
Do you...
...know each other?
I like you, Sara.
I want...
to force you to become my cooking instructor.
I used my influence.
Me?
A cooking instructor?
Everyone wants to be Madam's cooking instructor.
Say you'll do it for now.
She's a sponsor for Birth of a Chef as a director at Lilac.
I see.
Mother.
Sara.
I saw the filming.
Your argument for your dish was moving.
I recruited...
Sara as my cooking instructor at home.
Really?
From now on,
when we taste Sara's food,
thank me instead of her.
Okay.
Doctor, I'm at the parking lot. Where are you?
Here.
Wow, you were amazing earlier.
But it was reckless.
Why rice balls suddenly?
You're such a reckless ahjumma.
You're too much.
Where's Mom?
Meet your daughter.
She'll be happy.
I'll watch from afar.
I don't want to get in the way of her new life.
I'll quietly support.
She left.
She had to go.
Jeez.
You can see her next time.
Now your legs are better.
You didn't win the competition. But you tied, so you still have another opportunity.
Now there's one thing...
...left to do.
What?
Dance.
Dance?
Here?
No.
I'm going to ask officially.
At a special place.
Along with special words.
What is it? I'm nervous.
I'm going to say what I couldn't say to you waiting for you three days ago.
You better show up this time.
It'll be a place you can't miss.
See you at home.
I'll be home after finishing up work.
Team Leader Choi!
I found an item.
- An item that'll save Winner Food. - What is it, CEO?
Rice balls.
Rice balls?
Yeah.
I learned today that rice balls are filled with love.
Use that concept.
And prepare an item.
I'm sure it'll work.
And...
Winner Food...
Let's declare war.
Doctor.
Are you here?
Not yet?
Yes, PD.
Sara, it's good news.
Winner Food is making your rice balls into an instant product.
Really?
Okay.
Doctor.
Amazing news.
What?
What is it?
Winner Food...
wants to produce my dish as their instant product.
There's an event tomorrow. They're going to announce my dish there.
I got invited.
On top of that,
the CEO invited me himself.
A top person.
Well...
I'm the owner there.
I'm the CEO.
Jeez, you kill me.
Okay, okay.
I'm serious. I'm the CEO.
Jeez, okay.
Doctor...
Are you upset because...
I'm doing well by myself?
You have...
the Restaurant God consulting company.
If you try harder,
you can grow your company.
I'll give you lots of ideas.
Fine then.
I bought you a dress.
Wear it to the event tomorrow.
Since you created the new product, you'll be in the spotlight.
You should look great.
Winner Food Enterprise Announcement?
It's Han Tae Hee's declaration of war.
Winner Food, which is facing bankruptcy,
is resurrecting itself. He's trying to announce that.
Winner Food is on strike with the union.
The bankruptcy will be finalized soon. Enterprise announcement?
He's already alerted the media for promotion of the new product.
He already has a new product?
[Winner Food Enterprise Announcement]
Hello.
In order to reveal the future vision of Winner Group,
thank you for coming to
the enterprise announcement.
I...
have decided that Winner Food's focus
will be on truth.
In order to communicate sincerely with our consumers,
the Birth of a Chef Sara's rice balls...
have been selected...
for Winner Food's resurrection.
Where's the Winner Food event?
Here's my invitation.
This way.
Hold on.
I've never been officially invited to such a big event.
I'm nervous.
Am I okay?
You're lovely.
Really?
But I'm still nervous.
I'm an important person...
for the event.
Makeup is the best for boosting low confidence.
Transform into shiny lips.
Shall we go?
Okay.
Becoming the leader of a company without any effort as the main shareholder...
You've arrived.
Please come this way.
Starting with the release of a new product...
through this communication,
the company's debts will be decreased.
Who is the CEO of Winner Food?
He invited me.
I want to say hello first.
I promise to stabilize the company.
Over there?
No.
I'll show you the new revival.
The CEO is giving a speech.
Over there.
And to all employees...
lend your strength to Winner Group.
I, Han Tae Hee,
will give you back
the right to dream.
Now...
To Winner Food!
Cheers!
Please enjoy the rest of your time at this party.
Thank you.
There.
Your hair looks stiff.
Your lips are shiny like they have honey on them.
You're totally Miss Korea. Who are you looking good for?
You think there might be guys to impress here?
Why do you look prettier than normal?
What's going on, Doctor?
We were supposed to dance at a special event
with special words.
Winner Food...
CEO?
I told you yesterday.
Shall we dance, Sara?
I've never danced before.
People are staring.
What if I'm humiliated?
I'm here.
Just follow my lead.
Ahjumma.
Marry me.
What?
[Birth of a Beauty]
How dare you go after Tae Hee oppa?
You know Winner Group and Tae Hee can't become yours.
He proposed to Sara?
Yes, Grandmother.
Sara has a complicated love life.
I'm worried about oblivious Tae Hee.
Set up a meeting with Sara.
I need to find out the contract relationship between Sara and Han Tae Hee.
Kim Duk Soon never had a grandmother with dementia.
Peanut allergy.
That song...
Sa Geum Ran.