"Sweet Munchies" Recap: Chef Park's First Show Hits High Ratings

Chef Park finished the first shoot for "Sweet Munchies" and his thoughts about the life he connects with the food that he cooks. Everyone admired his courage onscreen.

Kim Ah Jin and the rest of the crew went for dinner and drinks to celebrate their first video shoot. Ah Jin can't contain her excitement for her directorial debut. Chief Park is still shy towards the whole team regarding his identity.

Nam Gyu Jang and Lee Sang-Young are producers from CK. They joined Ah Jin and the crew for team bonding. However, Nam showed rudeness toward Ah Jin in front of the team. Chef Park cuts him off. Kang Tae-wan cornered Nam by checking how good his TV shows were for the past years. He didn't answer, and everyone smiled in silence. 

Ah Jin is fond of Chef Park. She asked if they can be friends since they are neighbors and work together. Chef Park happily agreed with her.

Ah Jin spent days and nights editing the video for their broadcast date. She felt restless and sleepless nights in getting the right format. The first premiere will determine the success of obtaining a regular slot.

Meanwhile, Chef Park received his first salary from the video shoot. He paid the hospital bills and the bistro rent. He's eager to open the bistro as he gets the chance to see the whole place again. He went to the hospital to accompany his father on the day of his discharge. Park Hyeong Soo requested to visit Chef Park's restaurant and prefers to eat his homecooked meals. They talked about Chef Park's mother and their happy life when she was still alive.

On the day of the broadcast, Ah Jin and the whole team watched together. They focused on Chef Park's sincerity and charm onscreen. The next day, everyone at CK TV congratulated Ah Jin for producing "Sweet Munchies."

Later that afternoon, she asked her good friend Sung Eun to celebrate in her place. She invited Chef Park and met her gay brother Jin Woo. Chef Park did not mention the program to his brother since it talks about his identity as a gay. He grabbed Jin Woo out of Ah Jin's house when they started talking about "Sweet Munchies."

Ah Jin visited the bistro and was happy to see Chef Park. She asked if he watches the broadcast but he admitted that he chose not too. He gave Ah Jin a gift for letting him join the team. She shared stories about the reviews and drinks the cold beer Chef Park offers. 

Chef Park opened the bistro to customers again. He worked alone and got busy the whole night. He wasn't able to watch the premiere broadcast. He went to see his friend and tried to borrow money to pay for the loan shark. He got rejected since restaurants also struggle to get more customers. 

News Director Cha called Ah Jin to her office. She offered a regular slot to her, but it's co-directed with Nam Gyu Jang. He is never kind to her and treats her rudely as a contract employee. Cha advised Ah Jin that if she wanted a regular slot and pursued more episodes, she needed to work with Nam. 

Ah Jin, with a heavy heart, went to see Chef Park at the bistro. She cried and expressed her frustrations. She only wanted to have a good career, and it seems complicated for her to do so. Chef Park comforted and hugged her while tears flowed continuously.