Kim's Convenience (2016–…): Season 5, Episode 11 - Matchy Matchy - full transcript

Then United Nations
get involve

And push North Korea army
all the way to China,

Who then, with secret help
from Soviet union, push back.

Wow. I had no idea the Korean
war was so intense!

Eventually, war end at
the starting point,

38th parallel.

Back where you started,

Like my attempts
to quit shortbread.

Lesson is,
never poke fat dragon.

Well, I certainly don't
appreciate that comparison!

Not you. China.



Look. See map?

China look
like a fat dragon.

Here is head,
this is a body.

Ooh, yeah!

Does kind of look
like a fat dragon.

Or a rooster.

People say Japan look
like a skinny dragon,

Like a snake.

With Korea right
in the middle,

Like a cute little
bunny rabbit.

What?

Well, with the ears
kinda hanging out

of the mouth
of the fat dragon.

No. Korea look
like a tiger.



See? Here is body,
mouth, claw.

Head is back.

You mean
behind the rabbit?

What you talking?

Here, look.

See?
Fighting tiger spirit.

Well, that looks
like a tiger

Because the artist
drew it like a tiger.

But it's a very
UN-tigerlike position.

You UN-tigerlike
position!

Now, you see, Mr. Kim,

This is exactly
the kind of disagreement

That leads to wars.

Failure to see it
from the other side.

You can see tiger?

Sure! Can you
see a rabbit?

Okay, okay,
kinda like a rabbit.

See?

Wild jackrabbit

With muscle, sharp teeth,
and strong tiger claw!

Perhaps war
is inevitable.

*KIM'S CONVENIENCE*
Season 05 Episode 11

Episode Title: "Matchy Matchy"
Aired on: March 30, 2021

Yeah. Yeah. Next Wednesday?

- That should work. Okay...
- Nice shirt.

- See you then.
- To match nice eyes.

Ah, an-nyung-hasae-yo...

That's all the Korean I know.

My gomo said you needed

an estimate on some brickwork?

- Oh!
- Oh, your gomo is in-kyung?

Uh, yes.
Gogi gomo.

And you go to
same church as her?

Every Sunday.
I'm part of the worship team.

I like your shirt.

Name tag
look really good.

Your girlfriend
like that?

No girlfriend right now.

Too busy trying to get
my business off the ground.

Janet?

It's basement and
outside the store.

I do some work already.
Almost finished,

But Mrs. Kim want a professional
to do touch-up.

Sure.

What?
Vince needs you.

- Who?
- Vince!

Hi.

Vince is here
to give estimate,

So whatever he need,
you do.

I really just need someone
to show me to the basement.

Why couldn't you
show him?

She so funny.

And usually
look much better.

Oh my god.
Basement's this way.

Careful. Stair
used to be broken.

I also
fix already.

- Maybe still need a touch-up.
- Okay.

I'm all out
of protein blend.

Want anything from
the blend guy?

No, I'm good.
But if you're passing by

your parents' place,
Could you take

these persimmons,
pretty please?

Oh, per-Simmons.
No, it's per-sim-mons.

The em-pha-sis is on
the second syl-lab-le.

No, I mean why
did you get these?

Just a little gift.

Oh, whose birthday is it?

No birthday.
I was just at the market

And I saw the persimmons
and I thought of that super cute story

of you and your dad
eating them at the store

When you were a kid.
Aww!

Mm.

- What?
- My family isn't

so
Into spontaneous gifts.

I just thought
it was nice, thoughtful.

You know what?
It is thoughtful.

I'm overthinking it.
I'll take 'em.

But if it makes you
uncomfortable.

No, it's fine.
They'll love your gift.

Our gift.
My little persimmon.

Per-simmon.

Oh. Did Vince
leave already?

He's still outside.

But I told him to yell
when he's done

So we can go to Niagara Falls
and get married.

Don't joke, Janet.

Niagara Falls
is too old-fashioned.

Agh! I can't believe

You just threw me at
some random guy like that.

He's not just random guy.
He's bince.

It's not "bince",
it's Vince!

See, you already
know him so well.

At least go and stay with him
until he finish

- and get estimate.
- Ugh,

stop matchmaking me!

I'm not matchmaking you!

Just because he's cool,
Christian, Korean boy.

- What's big deal?
- I admit he's cute,

But I'm not interested,
okay?

Doesn't mean
you have to be rude.

you didn't even say hi.

Anyway,
maybe it's good to wait.

First we see how much Korean
discount he give to us.

Just because we're Korean

doesn't mean
we're getting a discount.

Of course we're
getting discount.

Korean people take care
of other Korean people,

Even when some Korean people
don't say hi

to other Korean people.

Don't forget
to get the estimate

and uh, try not to have
a grouchy face.

I'm fine.

Don't.

You leaving in
leave-in conditioner?

Yes!

Oh.

Okay!
I think we've covered

everything we love
about le stacie.

- She's the best.
- But performance reviews

are also about being honest
with our employees

about areas
that they can improve.

Totally. I was just
gettin' to that.

Is stacie too likeable?
Does she care too much?

She's been coming in
late recently.

Yeah, I guess, but just
the past few weeks.

I know,
and it's not a big deal,

But it's good
practice for you.

It's not easy giving criticism
when you're also friends.

Yo, did stacie say
we're friends?

I know we are but I've never
heard her say it.

I like being like too,

but as manager
you have to be tough.

Otherwise the stacies
show up later and later

and the omars eat more
and more of your lunch.

I get it.

I'll support whatever
you say to stacie.

Or I'll even say it myself.

Out of curiosity,

How'd you get Omar
to stop eating your lunch?

Oh, he hates shellfish.

So, you eat shellfish
every day now?

I just put a label
on my lunch that reads

Shrimp or scampi
or lobster or crab

Or mussels or oysters...

I get it.
You're from Nova Scotia.

Oh, Jung.

Hey, appa.

Can't stay.
I'm just dropping these off.

What's this?

Oh, just some fruit.

Whose birthday?

No one's.

Just thought you'd like it,
I guess.

Everything okay?

Yeah! You?

Yeah!
Good.

I like your shirt.

Oh!
Shirt emporium.

It's nice.
Uh, I like the name tag.

And uh, comfortable too.

And look good and still good
to work hard in.

Cool!

Well,
I should probably go.

Okay.
Yeah, tell umma I say hi.

Okay. See you.

Anyway, blah-blah-blah,
we love you.

The customers love you.

You're the best,
but enough of that.

Stop talkin', Shannon.

No! Please.

But the truth is,

Even our best employees
have things they can work on.

Right, kimchee?

Absolutely!

No one's perfect,
but you come real close.

So, be more perfect?

got it.

Right.

It's just that,
there's a thing

With like,
schedules and time

And well...

You know,

You work so hard, stacie,
and you're great, but...

Did I do something wrong?
What? No!

It's just a pattern.

One that has been
observed recently.

Shannon?

We just wanna discuss
some recent lateness.

Talkin' minor, insignificant
lateness. Who cares, right?

We recognize you've
never been late before

But lately, it's...
It's become more of an issue.

Yeah, it's just a lot
going on right now.

Totally normal!

Happens to us all.

It's just a few too many times.

I think what Shannon's
trying to say

Is that if it's cool
with you,

She just wants you
to work on it.

Thanks!
You got it, boss.

You're a boss too.

Big difference between "a" boss
and "the" boss though,

Right, boss?

Sure.

I'll work on it.
Is that all?

Yep. Go on,
get outta here, you!

What was that?

I'm sorry! I tried.

I'm not good at pointing out
people's weaknesses

and being negative.

How do you do it
so well?

It's not about
being negative.

We have to be honest,
that's part of our job.

And if we don't do our job,
they can't do theirs.

You're right! Being a manager
is harder than it seems.

Yeah, it's the worst!

And the best.

Hi.

Hi.

Uh, is your umma around?
I've got the estimate.

What's the damage?

You mean the damage
appa caused, or...?

just kidding.

Oh, wow.

That's a lot of money.

I know, but I swear
it's pretty standard.

Right.

Is this with or without
the Korean discount?

Kidding!
I was just kidding!

No, that's fair.
Uh, yeah!

No.
Sure, we can do that.

Uh, say, 15%?

Really?
You don't have to.

I mean,
that means a lot, but...

Sure! Why not?

I can swing it.

Well, gamsahabnida.

A-ni-ae-yo.

um...

Well, I guess I'll...

I was gonna say
I'll see you soon

but I guess
that's really up to you.

Uh, more up to
my dad's repair budget.

Oh.

- But, bye for now?
- That works.

See ya.

Appa?

What brings you here?

Nothing.

Just in the neighbourhood.

- And I find this.
- Oh!

You're giving me
your shirt?

No, it's a new one.

You said you like
so much.

Yeah.

You don't like so much.

Oh, it's not that,
it's just...

I understand. It's not your
style. It's okay. I...

Oh, no-no-no,
I like it. I like it.

It's nice.
Thank you.

Hold up!

Shirt emporium?

You have good taste!

Thank you.
You gonna try it on?

Oh, I wish I could
but I got a lot of work.

Then can I try it on?

No one's trying it on,
Terence.

I like him.

Yeah,
people tend to at first.

Good job, Janet!

Thanks.
For what?

Getting big discount
from Vince.

You mean
the Korean discount?

Oh, Korean discount
is five, maybe ten percent?

Vince give us 15%!

So?

Oh, 15% is Janet
working it discount.

Good job!

Eww! I wasn't
working anything.

Yeah, okay.

I was being nice!
Vince was being nice.

Two people can be nice to each
other and it not mean anything.

Mmm. I call Vince.
He's coming now.

Good work, Janet.

I didn't do anything!

Yeah, just like
I didn't do anything

to brick around window.

Oh, yobo,

Go clean up
before church, huh?

Why?
We just moving boxes.

Still have to look good.

Ugh!

If Janet can work it
for Vince,

You can work it
for the Jesus.

I didn't...

What's her problem?

I never get
15% discount.

Yeah, that's because you
don't know how to work it!

I know how to work it.

Oh?

Yeah, 10% off.

- Hey.
- Hey, Junga-wumba.

We haven't scheduled your review
yet, you'll have to wait.

But brace yourself, 'cause we're
gonna tear you a new one!

- Okay, too much, but better.
- Okay.

Speaking of,
stacie's pretty upset.

- Oh?
- Was it me or Shannon?

No, her dad had some sort
of accident at work

and she's been at home
helping him.

Wow.
We did not know that.

Well, I didn't know that.

Oh my god,
I feel so bad!

You feel bad? She's finally
said we're friends.

I'll talk to her.

Okay. I gotta go.

Not till your shift's done,
buddy!

His shift is done,
but I appreciate the effort.

Oh, I have to do that thing
for my umma at church

- So I'll be home a little later.
- Ooh, you...

left this here.

You should wear it.
You might see your dad.

I'm not putting
that shirt on.

It's nice!
Come on.

It'll just be this one time.
It'll make him happy,

and then you'll never
have to wear it again.

And it's gonna look cute.

Aww.

What were we talking about?
Oh, stacie!

Oh my god,
I feel so bad for stacie.

Hey!
Ready to go, umma?

Oh, hi, Jung!

Nice shirt!

Oh, yeah. Thanks.

Yobo,
did you give him that?

I drop by the other day.
No big deal.

Wait.
I have good idea.

Oh, no.
We really should get going.

So, it fit good?

I get you small size because
I know you need a tight fit.

I don't need a tight fit.

I wear a normal size
for my build

In the style that is
currently in fashion.

- Here.
- Oh, yobo.

We can't wear same shirt.

Yeah, that's a bit much.

I take a picture.

Look like twins!

I don't think
we have time for this.

- Jung, take off jacket.
- No, I'm okay.

Yobo, he don't
have time for this.

Ppalli, ppalli!

Ah. Two, three!

Okay let's go, umma.
Those boxes won't move themselves.

Oh, appa is going with you.

What?
Okay, let's go.

You sure you don't
wanna get changed?

I don't have time.
Have to hurry!

Hurry.

Hey.

Sorry, I just need
to get something.

Yeah, no worries.

Thanks for all the great work,
by the way.

And for being so professional
about everything.

No problem.

And sorry if my parents
are making things weird.

Heh. You know what?

I get it.
Totally understand.

I have Korean parents
myself.

No way!

What are you
taking for it?

Um, cool photos,
by the way.

Tanzania?

Good guess.

I was there on a trip
with my church.

- I really miss it.
- Small world.

I have more pics on my Instagram
if you wanna check it out.

What's your ig?

Or how about
I give you my number

And we can check out
your pics over coffee

Or something sometime?

oh.

Uh, unless...

I'm... I'm so sorry.

- I thought we were...
- No! That's fine.

I'm kinda doing
my own thing right now.

But I think you're
really nice.

Which is why
I was being nice,

But no other reason.

Super clear!

Sorry, I still need
to get my charger.

Oh, yeah, sure.
No, go ahead.

Oh!
Right behind you.

Thanks!

Stacie, oh,
stacie-stacie-stacie-stacie!

Stacie, you know that
this is a safe space, right?

I do. I should have told you
what's been going on.

Being on time,
very important.

But not as important
as your loved ones,

Especially if those loved ones
are going through...

Stuff.

Stuff. We all have stuff.
I know I definitely do.

Sometimes there's so much stuff

I feel like I'm gonna
lose it, you know?

Snap like a twig.

This is a safe space for
you too, if you wanna talk.

I'm fine.

I just...
I just wanted to reach out

and show you that I'm tough
but I'm understanding

And you can talk to me
about anything.

If you ever need
a shoulder to cry on,

Just get your face
on this bad boy.

Thanks, but I'm good.

Kimchee was great.

We talked a lot
about my dad.

Uh, kimchee?

Yeah, he pulled me
aside earlier.

You two really are
great managers.

Aw, that is so nice!

Uh, what... what...

What did kimchee
have to say?

He apologized for you
being so hard on me,

But I understand
why you were,

And said I could
take the time I need.

What a guy.

- I know, right?
- Yeah.

I guess we didn't really need
to do all this over again,

But thank you.

Hey, what are you doing?

Put your phone away
and get helping.

Whatever.

Excuse me?

Sorry 'bout that.

Oh, no problem.

Don't be sorry.

That's my son.
Not always easy.

You guys seem to be
doing all right.

Nice shirts!

Oh, yeah.

He give to me present,
I give to him present.

That's how it go.

Ah, it's a bit itchy,
but okay.

I wish I had your
parenting secret.

No secret.
Just hard work.

I'm Leo,
by the way.

I'm sang il,

And this is my son Jung.

Jung, say hi to Leo.

It's nice to meet you.

You guys a father and son
moving company?

oh, no.
But could be!

Oh, it really couldn't.

Appa & son, you need moving,
we need work!

Hey.

Jung, put the shirt
back on, huh?

But I'm hot.

Stop show off
in front of girls

And have respect
for the Jesus.

Relax.
I'll put it on later.

what's your problem?

I'm hot and I hate
the stupid shirt!

He's trying to make us seem
like the perfect father and son.

We're not, okay?

And I didn't even get you
the persimmons.

Shannon did.

See? We're no better than you
and your bratty kid.

Sorry.

No. That's fair.

So, this customer brought back
a car with a baby seat

But we didn't rent her
a baby seat.

- Is the baby still in it?
- Nn-mm.

Good, 'cause the paperwork
for that is a nightmare.

Omar, check the label.

Man, what is with everyone
and shellfish lately?

Think that's for you.

Do you want
to take something?

Drink? Chip?

No thank you,
Mrs. Kim.

Here you go.

That's the total?

Yes.

Lot more than estimate.

What?

Wow!

You're a real piece of work.

Sorry?
Uh, Janet...

He asked me out,
I said no.

So, now he jacked up
the price.

Classy.
Yeah, that's not what happened.

He asked you out
and you say no?

And I'm glad I did
because he's a creep!

Oh, he's not creep,
Janet!

Then why did he
Jack up the price?

Because I asked him to fix
all thing appa break, see?

"Refix appa fix."

You really shouldn't let him
touch anything structural.

So, I should apologize.

It's fine.
Look, I'm gonna go.

I've gotta get to my next job.
Didn't make a lot on this one.

I send you cheque.

Please say hi
to your gomo for me.

Ahn young
hee gae sae yo.

I'm sorry I said
you were a creep.

Vince?

Vince!

You miss your chance,
Janet.

Now you just
look desperate.

Again, so sorry about everything
you're going through.

We are officially striking
our comments from the record.

bye-bye.

Starting over.
Clean slate.

I appreciate it,
but it won't happen again.

That's great!
But you never know.

If anything happens,
we're here for you.

Thanks!
Anything else?

Kimchee?

Yes. Shannon feels...

Mm, try again.

In your initial
performance evaluation,

I might have underperformed

in my duty to address
your punctuality.

Which, again,
totally fine now.

And though
well intentioned,

I might have
undercut Shannon

in my apologizing to you
on her behalf.

Again,
so sorry for everything.

You are so strong.
We love you.

What is this?

It's nothing. Kimchee's just
learning how to be tougher

and more direct as a manager
in evaluations.

Who's he evaluating?

Himself.
He's almost done.

You don't have to stay.
It's totally up to you.

Oh, I got nowhere to be.

Continue.

Appa, I uh...

I may have overreacted
about the shirt.

It's okay. You don't
have to like shirt.

No, no, it's not even
about the shirt.

I guess I just felt
weird about it all.

You know?
Everything was so...

Nice.

Yeah.

I only nice
because you is nice.

I really do like
the shirt though.

Can I have it back?

Actually, I think
maybe I can still

return for refund.

I don't know.

It's pretty ripe.

Say thank you
to miss Shannon.

I will.

How she know
I like gham?

Oh, I told her about
how we used to eat them

in the store
when I was a kid.

You remember
when I use a straw?

- - To eat the persimmon?
- Yeah.

Like a smoothie. Huh?

Yeah, you think
I'm a superhero.

- Really?
- Yeah,

look at the mouth. Super strong
suck power.

Okay, please stop
doing that.

What?

Oh my God!
And then what happened?

Nothing, that's it.
Oh, no.

Then he asked how
you knew he liked persimmons.

What did you say?
What I just told you.

I am dying,
you two are the cutest!

Did you not listen
to anything I just said?

Uh, I was only hanging onto
every word. Are you kidding me?

This whole story's about
me being mad at you!

For what?

For forcing me
to give him persimmons

and then making things
all weird between us again.

Blah-blah-blah,

All I'm hearing is
"thank you, Shannon.

"You made me talk to my dad
and that's a good thing!"

- And it's per-sim-mons.
- No, it's not.

It is.

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