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(The hot place for designs)
(Korea's landmark, DDP)
(Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul)
You're watching My Neighbor, Charles.
Sometimes you become curious
about some of our past guests.
Remember Bulgarian son-in-law Ibailo?
It was memorable to see his mother-in-law
who rushes and Ibailo, who always takes his time.
Ibailo started teaching
at an elementary after-school program in March.
Ibailo is doing his best to become
a trustworthy and reliable breadwinner.
Let's take a look.
(Special: Ibailo from Bulgaria)
This is our new guest, Ibailo.
We'll introduce his family first.
If you want to make a living, you have to be fast.
You can't get by in Korea if you move slowly.
(Mother-in-law Park Yeongsuk)
His mother-in-law is all about hurrying.
(Empty car)
(Veteran taxi driver of 20 years)
(But...)
Do the kids give you a hard time?
(Busan dialect) The children.
His father-in-law is a man from Busan.
(Pow)
Don't sit there, dad!
(Camera, want a fritter?)
(Thanks for making me clean the lens)
And the whiner of the household, Kaloyan.
(5-year-old son Kaloyan)
(A romantic guy from Bulgaria)
Lastly, the romantic guy
who lives and dies for love.
Ibailo from Bulgaria, married for 5 years now.
(Husband Ibailo and wife Gwon Hyena)
These 5 unique individuals all live together.
Let's take a look.
(Ibailo has lived with his in-laws for 3 years)
(Haeundae, Busan)
It's a little past 6:00 a.m.
The family's day starts early in the morning.
The first one up is
the fast mother-in-law.
(I'm awake, too)
(6:25 a.m.)
Wife Hyena hurries
to get ready for work.
(What about Ibailo?)
Where is Ibailo?
(Is he awake?)
(Shuffles out)
Look at this peaceful guy.
Did you sleep well?
Sure.
(Little nod, hands in pockets)
(Look at his posture)
Go to bed early.
- Huh? / - You need to sleep early.
(I'll just pretend I didn't understand)
(So disrespectful)
(6:35 a.m.) When his wife goes to work,
the morning really starts.
(Hi, mother)
He gives his mother-in-law a European greeting.
(Can't believe it)
(Shakes head)
He becomes one with the sofa.
(Not getting ready for work)
(Then...)
I'm off to work.
Son-in-law, I'm going.
Hey, I'm going.
I'm going to work.
Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
Hurry and stand up.
Stand and say goodbye!
Goodbye.
That's what you should do.
(Gwon Sanggyu, father-in-law) He sits on the sofa
and says, "Bye-bye."
I just say, "Okay..."
(Park Yeongsuk, mother-in-law) He lies there
with his phone and greets us with his eyes.
That's absurd.
(Gijang, Busan)
(Ibailo's workplace?)
Ibailo always takes his time. What is his job?
He's an English teacher.
Good morning.
Look at this one.
Hello, hello. What is your name?
Ibailo has been a drummer in a band for 20 years.
(Toured Europe and Asia)
He fell in love with a fan at a concert in Busan,
and the two got married soon afterwards.
(Wedding in 2011)
But now there's a concern.
(Ibailo from Bulgaria) Well, if I was still a musician,
probably I will be just out every night.
And not having enough time to be with my loved ones.
So it was just about time to quit
this job being a professional musician.
(The current time is 7:30 p.m.)
Ibailo will cook dinner today.
He'll show off his skills.
(Spaghetti on Friday)
Make it good.
Okay.
Number one.
Make it good.
(Unique Ibailo makes dinner)
There's a reason why she's nervous
about her son-in-law cooking.
(When he eats kimchi stew)
(Tasty baguette)
Ibailo eats bread often.
As he eats bread with sauce and cheese,
he slurps kimchi stew like soup.
(Bread is a must at every meal)
When there's no bread, he has a unique habit.
He squeezes in half a bottle
of mayonnaise and ketchup.
Then he mixes that into his rice.
Isn't that greasy?
- It's okay? / - Yeah.
- Really? / - Yeah.
(How can he eat that?)
(This is how Ibailo makes spaghetti)
Let's see how Ibailo cooks.
(Adding carrots and stir-frying it)
Isn't the heat too weak?
That's okay.
Will he make proper spaghetti today?
My back hurts.
Turn the heat up higher so you can make it faster.
I can't make this fast.
Let's go watch TV, Kaloyan.
Where is it? What should we watch?
It looks like he's doing a good job,
but he certainly is taking his time.
(I bet this is good)
(He's been making the sauce for 1.5 hours)
He's spent an hour and a half
just on the sauce.
It's 9:00 now.
(Thanks for telling me)
It's 9:00.
Can we eat at 10:00?
(He even plays with his son)
Where is he going in the middle of cooking?
(Getting angry)
(Is it ready yet?)
We can eat in 10 minutes.
10 minutes?
(Park Yeongsuk, mother-in-law) His cooking?
I waited forever for that.
(Ibailo) In Europe, we cook our meals very slowly.
To be delicious, it takes a lot of time.
Sometimes 5 hours, or even 6...
(The ultimate flavor)
- Is it done? / - It's good.
- It's good? / - Yeah.
Who says their own cooking is good?
(I do!)
(Dinner is finally ready)
Today's dinner is ready after 3 hours.
If you want to make a living, you have to be fast.
You can't get by in Korea if you move slowly.
We should eat dinner at 7:00 or 8:00.
Look at the time now.
I'm sorry.
When will we go to bed?
Tomorrow.
(Tomorrow is a day off)
(The Korean language is my destiny)
(Ibailo's home in Busan)
The entire family goes on an outing.
(They take 2 cars)
(They go on a spring outing)
Is it harder with Kaloyan,
or the kids at your school?
(He doesn't understand Busan dialect)
Is it harder with the kids, or Kaloyan?
What's harder?
(How's my standard dialect?)
Other kids.
Other kids are harder?
I can just smack Kaloyan.
I can't smack my students.
Ibailo, you need to hurry and learn Korean.
Yes. Hurry.
Hurry.
It's hard to learn fast.
But you're too slow.
Too slow.
(Too slow?)
(I have to say it again)
You're too slow.
Slow, slow.
Oh, yes.
(Maybe I should become an interpreter)
Ibailo, you're really lucky.
Ibailo, you're so lucky.
Lucky.
Good lucky. You're lucky. Know that.
You have a young aunt...
Look at me. What if I was 60 or 70 years old?
60, 70...
With a cane...
(Why is he speaking strange English?)
(Where are they headed?)
(Park Yeongsuk) Ibailo really likes the sea.
So we went there.
- That place... / - Gwangalli.
No. That's not Gwangalli.
It's not?
Huh? Where is that?
Minrak.
Minrak is Gwangalli. It's the same thing.
But they're different areas.
(Minrak Seaside Park, Busan)
(Ibailo doesn't eat raw fish)
(A man with raw fish)
(Majestic)
(Raw fish in front of the Gwangalli sea)
He tries some conch like a man.
It's okay. It's fine.
It tastes good.
(How will it taste?)
I guess he doesn't like it.
Tissue, tissue.
(Inexpressible taste)
Want some more?
It's good.
It's good.
Kaloyan, you eat, too.
(I suddenly miss my mom...)
(Ibailo) It's like... Unbelievably...
It's slimy, and I just couldn't eat it.
And it was crunchy in a way.
So it was not for me.
The second thing he tries
after the conch...
Honey, this is really good.
The wild ginseng of the sea, sea cucumber.
I hope he likes it.
Will he?
(It should be good)
(Ibailo) I thought she would give me
a better piece of something
that they bought from this shop.
Same.
Really?
(That can't be...)
He says it's the same as the conch.
It tastes the same.
I'll kill you.
- It tastes the same. / - I'll kill you.
(I can't trust anyone)
I'm done.
(I ate plenty)
It's so windy today.
Ibailo has been living in Korea for 5 years.
When will he comfortably eat
with his family?
Ibailo's biggest concern these days
is his son Kaloyan.
Glove! Glove!
Okay.
(I'll put the glove on you)
(That's a sock)
Dad, glove.
This?
No!
(It's hard for them to communicate)
Green?
Mother, what are gloves?
Gloves!
You don't know what gloves are?
Gloves.
Hands.
(Aha!)
Those are gloves.
Is the other one there? Is it?
What a mess!
I want to watch "Mini-Force."
(What's going on?)
I want to watch "Mini-Force."
What's "Mini-Force?"
"Mini-Force."
The show with robots. Robots.
(I have no idea)
They play well together, but he can't communicate
with his son in Korean.
Ah, the TV show.
Your dad is stupid.
(Ouch!)
He hit his head on a corner.
Let's see.
- Kaloyan, look at me. / - I hit my head on the table.
Dad told me to bump my head!
Dad told you to bump your head?
(1 minute ago)
(Bump!)
He bumped into the table his mom was carrying.
Dad told me to bump my head!
Dad told you to bump your head?
It's okay.
But he blames his dad.
Dad, go away.
Why?
Why are you telling dad to go away?
I don't like him.
Look at dad. Kaloyan, your dad.
Your dad is crying. Oh, no.
Hey!
Tell your dad not to cry.
- No! / - Why?
Why not?
(Sad)
Come here. I'll hold you.
(Ibailo) It hurts, of course.
It's your own flesh and blood, and...
When he says things like this...
(10:30 p.m.)
(Ibailo takes a walk alone at night)
(Ibailo) I just felt really down, and
I had no energy to do the things.
I needed to be alone
only with my thoughts about the future.
Sometimes they all together talk about something, and
I really don't understand most of the conversations.
So probably Hyena is the only person
that I can speak freely
about everything that's with me.
To be honest, I do feel lonely sometimes.
This is when he really misses his hometown.
(Ibailo makes a call)
What are you doing, Ibailo?
What are you doing?
Just sitting in front of the TV.
I was waiting for you to call.
(His parents in Bulgaria always cheer him on)
How is your health?
We're good. That's not important. What about you?
I feel tired.
I thought of home and got sad. I miss you guys.
We all miss you, too.
We haven't seen each other in a long time.
You need to grit your teeth and become stronger.
We love you.
(I love you, too)
Bye.
(Ibailo still has nobody to talk to after 5 years)
(It's frustrating because he doesn't speak Korean)
(The birth of a family)
(The family goes on a special outing that evening)
No, we're going there.
(Where do they go?)
(Psychotherapy Research Center)
He suddenly cries in the morning or looks for me.
He acts up or acts disrespectful.
You don't think his behavior is appropriate.
It makes me angry, but I feel bad.
(Big porch)
Wow!
Now it's time for the father and son.
They'll be observed as they play
together in a room filled with toys.
(The doctor and mom watch through a monitor)
Unlike Kaloyan, who's excited by all the new toys,
what is Ibailo doing?
Does he play without talking at home, too?
He doesn't really talk...
He makes sounds.
- Onomatopoeia? / - Like "zoom."
(Ibailo often uses sounds to communicate)
(Serious)
Vroom!
Kiss.
It's great that he's physically affectionate.
He kissed him very naturally.
Ibailo shows his affection through his actions
to make up for his poor Korean.
(Pat, pat)
See? Patting his butt is encouragement.
He's better than Korean dads
at being physically affectionate.
That wasn't bad.
No problem.
But the problem is...
You don't understand what your son says.
This boy needs an audience.
Someone to listen to what he says.
(Ibailo) Mostly, I speak with him in Bulgarian.
That's the first problem you have to solve.
I want blue.
I want blue.
No! I want blue!
(He's upset that his dad doesn't understand him)
(Ibailo) I just don't understand
most of what he's saying, so...
I feel pretty bad about it, and...
Sometimes I doubt I'm doing good as a father.
It's time for Hyena to do something
now that they know the cause.
(The next morning)
Hello.
(Transforming into Korean teacher)
I'm your teacher, Gwon Hyena.
(Starts with a children's book)
This is today's textbook,
which suits Ibailo's skill level.
"I Can Go to the Hospital, Too."
What mean?
Me, too. To hospital.
I can go there. I also can...
That's right, that's right.
Exactly you know.
"Vaccination."
"It's time to get a vaccination today."
This is... Vaccine.
- Okay. / - It means vaccine.
- First? / - First.
(He can't get through many pages)
(He's reached his limit)
Okay, I can say...
- What are you doing? / - Making Ibailo study Korean.
Study?
Make him study a lot.
Ibailo, study a lot so that we can talk more.
Yeah, a lot.
You've got to learn Korean.
"You have to learn."
Teach him properly.
"You have to learn."
Let's teach him standard Korean.
Teach him both.
Teach him standard and dialect.
(Can he do it?)
(Ibailo) When I watch the news on the TV,
I can clearly distinguish every word.
In Busan especially, they talk very fast.
I can hear just a melody.
"Got it?"
All the time.
See you tomorrow.
(Ibailo heads home after classes are done)
Son-in-law!
- Son-in-law! / - Yeah.
Come here.
Father?
I dropped off a customer around here,
so I waited here to give you a ride.
- Really? / - Yup.
Thank you.
(What to say first?)
Ibailo, is there anything you want to say to me?
Ibailo, is there anything you want to say to me?
Anything you want.
- Say? / - Yeah. Talk.
About anything.
(I'll try to hear you out...)
Busan dialect is difficult.
Why is it hard? It's the easiest.
Father, you talk so fast. I don't understand.
- I talk fast? / - Yes.
Will you understand if I speak slowly?
I understood you just now.
- Really? / - Yes.
Then I should talk slowly? Slow?
Slow.
(Did he really understand?)
Do the kids give you a hard time?
Huh?
Do the kids give you a hard time?
The kids. Kids.
Do they give you a hard time?
Not that much.
- They're a lot of fun. / - They are?
(So he understood me...)
Well, that's a relief.
But I always worry.
Always?
(He doesn't understand)
Father, do you know the way?
(Are you kidding me?)
(Taxi driver of 20 years)
These are my streets.
This is my street.
(This street is my street)
It's a sweet Saturday morning.
(Ibailo is still eating)
It's 1:00, Ibailo.
- Huh? / - It's almost 1:00.
When will you finish cooking?
- A little later. / - Huh?
The guests will come at 5:00.
(His wife's coworkers will come in 4 hours)
(He's going to cook Bulgarian food)
I'll start at 2:00 or 3:00.
At 3:00?
(His hurried mother-in-law takes action)
His mother-in-law always wants to do things fast.
She quickly prepares some food.
(Rushing, rushing)
(Ibailo is still eating)
But Ibailo doesn't seem interested in cooking.
(How long will he be eating?)
(Current time is 1:30 p.m.)
Now it looks like he's going to get started.
Do you need more sleep?
Yes.
- Do you need more sleep? / - Yeah.
(Is he going back in?)
Really? Things are so busy now...
(He's really going back to sleep)
Ibailo, can you really sleep now?
This is nuts...
(Park Yeongsuk) He's always sleeping when he's home.
He always sleeps during the day.
It's his country's culture.
We really couldn't understand that.
We really couldn't at first.
But then we went to Bulgaria...
His parents... The in-laws...
They sat us down to watch TV,
and then they left to take a nap.
I couldn't believe it.
We had to watch TV in a different language.
(The current time is 2:30 p.m.)
During the hour that Ibailo was asleep,
his mother-in-law almost finished all the cooking.
She really is quick.
(Ibailo finally gets up)
When are you going to start?
(Hand on her shoulder)
When are you going to cook?
Go wash your face.
(Good idea!)
Okay.
(Time for a shower)
A handsome guy should shower.
(What? A shower?)
Let's go.
Ibailo, you're going to take a shower?
Yeah.
(Tsk!)
Geez... Hurry up!
(Angry)
(Park Yeongsuk) I got so angry at first.
You should've gotten angry at him.
You should've.
How could I?
There's really no time.
Ibailo doesn't help at all,
and now the water stopped coming out.
(Making matters worse)
The water isn't working, since he's showering.
(This is nuts...)
Ibailo is humming now.
What will we do with him?
(When will he get started?)
(How refreshing)
(I'll get started now)
- That's delicious. / - Huh?
It'll be delicious.
You haven't started, and it's already delicious?
Yeah.
♪ What will I do? What will I do? ♪
♪ The daughter is prettier than a flower ♪
(Bulgarian soup)
His first dish is spinach soup.
It's a traditional Bulgarian dish,
as they eat a lot of spinach just like Koreans do.
It's delicious!
(Acting silly)
The cooking should be done
before the guests come.
(Ibailo) I was planning the whole thing.
So I knew that I have time probably until 3:00.
Actually, I wanted to prepare the salad
when they arrived, so it will be fresh.
(Hyena arrives 20 minutes before the guests)
15 people are coming. The food isn't all ready?
Ibailo wants to serve them hot food.
He said he'd get started
when the guests arrive.
They'll think there's not enough food.
(Is this it?)
Now the situation is getting nerve-wracking.
(Finally it's 5:00 p.m.)
Hello.
(Crowd)
Welcome.
Please sit down.
There's not much food now,
but there's more to come.
Just wait a bit.
Look forward to my son-in-law's great cooking.
The food comes out...
Like a buffet... Like courses.
(I'm hungry)
(So relaxed)
(Should we do something?)
(This is tasty)
(Should we hold a meeting?)
(This is turning out to be delicious)
Grandpa!
Now they're all getting hungry.
(Ibailo's first dish is ready)
The first dish is finally served.
(Bulgarian soup)
It is Bulgarian soup made with
fresh spinach and chicken.
I wonder how it tastes.
(How is the food?)
Chicken and spinach.
(Ibailo's food is great)
Eat up.
(Compliments make Ibailo dance)
My husband has one more dish to make.
A salad.
A Bulgarian salad with tomato.
It's the last dish my husband prepared.
(Hang in there)
The second dish is a Bulgarian salad.
Veggies topped with fruit
and a lot of cheese.
I wonder if they'll like it.
Is it good or bad?
This buffet!
Hyena's style is macaroni.
I love it when my husband makes it like this.
Thank you.
(Thank you)
(Ibailo) I managed to prepare
very delicious food for them.
They were actually pretty happy with it.
(Gwon Hyena) He cooked a lot, prepared a lot,
and tried to talk to them...
I was very thankful to see that.
(After the guests leave)
- Mother. / - Yeah?
- Want some help? / - Just leave it.
(Refuses once)
I'll do it.
- You're going to help? / - Yes.
- You're going to help? / - Yes.
I'll do it.
Okay.
That's right.
"Mother, I'll clean this up."
(Learned from his wife a few days ago)
Good, good. Good job.
Mother, I'll clean this up.
What? Say that again.
Mother, I'll clean this up.
(Touched)
Where did you learn to say that?
"Mother, I'll clean this up." Who taught you that?
- It's a secret. / - A secret?
For real...
I was surprised, Ibailo!
Were you touched?
(Park Yeongsuk) "Mother, I'll clean this up."
It felt a little strange.
(That night)
Honey!
(Hyena invited Ibailo somewhere)
Are you cold?
Yeah.
She prepared something special here.
What do you think? Isn't it so good?
(Ta-da)
Surprise!
Ta-da!
Kaloyan, it's dad.
(Special food for Ibailo!)
Surprise!
It's for you.
The family came here
because of these drums that
Ibailo played for 20 years.
(Gwon Hyena) He played drums for almost 20 years.
I felt so bad for him.
He changed his job for his family,
but I still see him drumming along
with drumsticks from time to time.
I really want him to play the drums again.
This drum, when people come,
if they want, they can play.
- Really? / - Yes.
(Thank you)
I want to see you play drum. For real.
It's the first time Ibailo has drummed in 3 years.
Good evening.
A special for my loving family.
Clap.
Go, dad!
("Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" - The Beatles)
(Ibailo) Still, I consider myself as a happy person.
I met Hyena. I have a beautiful son...
I feel comfortable.
(Drops his stick by mistake)
(He still finishes like a pro)
Thank you. Thank you very much.
(That was great, Ibailo)
Good job.
(Ibailo) Of course, there is always more to wish.
Everything should be better, step by step.
(11 months later, March 2016)
Let's see how Ibailo is doing these days.
(Hello, Ibailo)
Early in the morning,
the first person up
is the hurried mother-in-law.
(Mother-in-law already has her makeup on)
She's still an early riser.
(Second one up)
Long time no see, Hyena.
It's a typical morning for a Korean mom.
- One, two... / - I did it first...
Do it when I'm asking you nicely.
- Ouch, ouch. / - No, no.
It's so that it won't come off.
(Shake, shake)
Who's this cute butt-shaker?
It's Kaloyan, who really grew over the past year.
(Ibailo is asleep)
(Sizzling)
Hyena, are you making breakfast?
This isn't breakfast. It's lunch.
(Generous amount of mayonnaise)
We're used to seeing mayonnaise.
I think we can all guess who this sandwich is for.
(Careful)
(How the couple of 6 years greet each other)
He wakes up with a kiss from his wife.
He enjoys a leisurely morning
with a cup of coffee.
Then we see a welcome face.
It's the father-in-law.
He's the last one up today.
(A typical morning for a Korean dad)
(He packs his lunch)
Dad.
Where is Ibailo going so early in the morning?
Bye.
(24 hours isn't enough)
Oh, it's an academy.
Hello, everyone.
Hello, teacher.
♪ I'm happy ♪
♪ I'm wonderful today ♪
(The students follow along)
It's an English class incorporating dance.
The students and Ibailo
all look like they're having fun.
(Ibailo seems like an experienced teacher)
Where is he heading now in such a rush?
(Ibailo) I'm working at 4 different places now.
Trying to gather more money as fast as I can.
He's practically Korean now.
He's even good at checking the subway map.
22 stops, so maybe around 45 minutes.
(He catches up on sleep while standing)
Ibailo has a busy morning.
He's really changed from before.
(He studies while he rides the subway)
He never takes a break.
These are the school activities I'm preparing.
After a while, he arrives at an elementary school.
Hello!
Hello.
This class recently started an after-school program.
(Nervous) A little bit, a little bit. Always.
You never know what might happen.
Are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready!
We will have my friend, Tony...
He has a sock as a teaching tool.
(Ibailo's style of teaching)
His class is fun for the kids
as it is tailored to their level.
(Hahaha)
It's time for an English-learning dance.
(Look at him)
It was fun.
I think he's a good teacher.
Am I satisfied? I'm fine with it.
He's done with the class at school.
Late in the afternoon,
he finally eats the sandwich Hyena packed for him.
(Mm, mm)
Very good.
What's inside?
Ham and cheese.
Ibailo, why are you so busy these days?
(Ibailo) Because we haven't been paid
the last 5 months
from my last employer,
and we took a loan.
So I'm in a hurry.
Plus, the usual expenses.
(Still living with the in-laws)
(Our son-in-law has changed!)
Bulgarian son-in-law Ibailo
even helps with the cooking now.
They look so nice together.
That's too much.
It's a lot!
Separate sides for father-in-law and son-in-law.
(Father-in-law's side, son-in-law's side)
This is good.
They're having kimchi stew today.
Ibailo loves having stew with bread.
This is what Ibailo likes.
As he eats bread with sauce and cheese,
he slurps kimchi stew like soup.
Done.
Ibailo still has his unique eating habits.
My husband doesn't get the good stuff anymore.
They have such different tastes,
and we eat more of what Ibailo likes these days.
You work the most.
It's hard.
- It's hard? / - Really hard.
People should never have time to laze around.
We should work hard in life.
(Gwon Sanggyu) I'm proud of him now.
(Park Yeongsuk) No. It breaks my heart.
(Gwon Sanggyu) Don't say that.
If you keep saying that,
it'll make him weak.
Just be proud of him and compliment him.
"Oh, it breaks my heart..."
(Park Yeongsuk) He has to ride the bus over an hour.
Oh, forget that.
The heart of a mom is different from a dad...
He's working hard in life.
Dad!
Hello.
Dad!
Bye-bye.
Teacher, goodbye.
Goodbye, Ibailo.
Ibailo came to pick Kaloyan up from kindergarten.
What did you do in kindergarten today?
I went to a playground today.
What?
I went somewhere fun.
Did you study theatre?
That's not it.
I did.
Oh, you did.
- Hungry? / - Yes.
What do you want to eat?
Meat patties!
Circles?
Meat patties.
Meat patties.
(Kaloyan brings a book)
Kaloyan really wants to study that night.
Giyeok, Nieun...
Train, giyeok, nieun, digeut.
(Rides through the rain)
The...
The...
Through a rain...
Through a rain...
What does that mean?
I don't know it.
It's saying that it's going by fast.
- Through the forest. / - Through the forest.
Through?
It means to cross.
Cross.
He understands. I read.
I think we're a good team.
We have to be together all the time.
I don't want to do this anymore. It's too hard.
It's hard for me, too.
- You, too? / - Yeah.
(Ibailo) Things are great between them.
Ibailo might be lacking in Korean,
but he's good at English and Bulgarian.
Kaloyan understands that now.
So now when Ibailo makes a Korean mistake,
Kaloyan corrects and teaches him.
(Hang in there, Ibailo)
Late at night...
Ibailo puts on cologne and gets dressed up
in the middle of the night.
(Puts on his watch!)
I will go.
Aren't you going to say goodbye to me?
(Acting cute)
He acts cute for his mother-in-law.
Where is he going?
(Suyeong, Busan)
Ibailo arrives at a bar
frequented by foreigners.
Have you worked before in a bar?
Do you have experience?
I've been working as a professional musician
for 18 years.
Okay, you can try tonight, and we'll see.
(Memorize the menu!)
Ibailo is given a task right away.
- ***, gin... / - ***, gin, rum, tequila.
- Yeah. / - Okay.
- It's a third of a shot, right? / - Yeah.
Okay.
(Serious)
Ibailo attempts to make a cocktail.
(This isn't right)
Will he be able to make one?
- This is $8? / - Yes. It's $8.
(Look at her face)
She doesn't look pleased...
- A bit stiff, but not bad. / - Okay.
Sorry.
He does his best at the tasks he is given.
Okay, very nice.
When I make a schedule, I'll let you know, okay?
You were really good.
- Are you sure? / - Yes.
Okay. Thank you.
It seems like he will get hired.
(He's on his cell phone on the way home)
Ibailo can't even rest on his way back home.
(Ibailo) I'm browsing around the menu again.
Things are hard because of the missed payments.
Ibailo had no choice but to change.
(Ibailo) I might look tired, but I'm not.
I feel nice.
It's hard sometimes to cope with the tempo now.
Every day is so fast. It's like...
(It's hard for Ibailo to keep up with Korea's pace)
(Family is my strength)
What's this?
Spinach?
Ibailo, you do all of it.
I'm going to relax.
Sorry, sons-in-law.
Can you do this?
A little bit.
(Descendants of the Kitchen)
Good or bad?
Too thick.
(Sigh)
Where did Ibailo go?
Over there...
Grill some ham.
Hurry, hurry.
Add some cooking oil.
A good amount.
There's a lot of ham.
This is too much?
Add a bit more.
- A bit? / - Yeah.
(Squirt)
(Yikes!)
You added too much cooking oil.
- Good or bad? / - Bad.
- Why? / - This is like deep-fried ham.
(Mother-in-law tries to save the food)
(Glares)
(I'll grill the ham, Ibailo...)
- He messed it up. / - Yes.
(This is tough)
Ibailo, it must've been really *** you.
(Will we be able to eat today?)
(The rice roll ingredients are ready!)
The rice roll ingredients are finally ready.
- All of this? / - Yeah.
That's it.
Make it pretty.
(Ibailo, you must succeed)
(I'm watching you, honey)
It's like a rice cake.
It's like a rice cake.
It's too thick, Ibailo.
Is it much?
- Spinach. / - You have to roll it well.
How much?
You have to roll it well.
Push. Yes.
Ibailo attempts to roll his first rice roll.
Will he succeed?
A little more, a little more...
He did it!
Hey, that's good.
- It didn't burst? / - Nope.
It didn't burst?
- He's better than I am. / - Really?
It's like a test.
- Let me try one. / - Enjoy.
Rice rolls are best enjoyed fresh.
It's good.
Use chopsticks. How undignified.
It's best to eat rice rolls with your hands.
I bet you want one.
See? You should've said you wanted one.
That's really good.
(Ibailo's first rice roll)
Is Ibailo satisfied with his rice roll?
That's great.
(Ready for their outing!)
The family is ready to embark with their rice rolls.
(Ulju, Ulsan)
Ibailo loves the sea, and it's been a while
since the entire family has been on an outing.
The best thing about an outing
is eating packed food.
I brought this especially for you.
Thank you.
Where's my other son-in-law?
He likes rice rolls.
I ordered this especially for you.
(Yum)
Is it good?
Is it good?
Bring me food, too. Not just our sons-in-law.
- Take care of me, too. / - I knew you'd say that.
You've had plenty to eat, honey.
Right? He's had a lot, right?
This is good.
- It's good? / - Yeah.
He hasn't had free time like this in a while.
Ibailo and his son Kaloyan make
another precious memory by the sea.
The family has always wanted to do this.
Son-in-law. Letter, okay?
Okay.
Ta-da!
Ibailo, you write it to yourself.
It's a postcard where you write your wish.
Ibailo writes something, too.
Can I see what you wrote?
It's in English.
I can't read it.
(Hahaha)
"Let's all work hard as we live our lives.
Let's always be healthy."
- Okay? / - Okay.
Okay.
I want my mom to buy me something yummy.
Let's put it in.
I really hope Kaloyan's wish comes true.
Ibailo, what wish did you write?
Important things in life.
As long as I'm loved by my wife, by my son...
Everything else is easier to deal with.
Okay?
I almost cried.
Ibailo's family is always by his side.
(We wish for our family's health)
We at "My Neighbor, Charles" will be rooting
for the wishes of Ibailo's family.
(Next episode. 5-year-old Kira from Russia)
(Next episode. 5-year-old Kira from Russia)
(But Kira has cancer)
She's been a good daughter.
You've done a good job.
If she stops treatment, the cancer will spread.
Mom, help me! Save me!
(5-year-old Kira's dream is to become a ballerina)
(Her mom wants to make her wish come true)
I'm tired of everything.
(The dream of 5-year-old Russian Kira)