Coffee Prince Ep 1 Now

Let’s break down the first cup.

We meet Choi Han-sung (Lee Seon-gyun) — Han-kyul’s cool, tortured cousin who runs a tiny, failing coffee shop. He’s nursing a broken heart over his ex (who just happens to be the amazing Chae Jung-an). Meanwhile, Eun-chan’s best friend and co-worker, Hwang Min-yeop (Lee Eon — RIP, such a loss), is already stealing scenes with his giant heart and tiny brain. coffee prince ep 1

And the coffee shop? “Coffee Prince.” It’s dusty, has mismatched furniture, and only sells coffee because Han-sung is too depressed to market it. It’s perfect. Let’s break down the first cup

But here’s the kicker: Han-kyul smiles. That Gong Yoo smile. And Eun-chan smiles back. And the camera lingers just long enough for you to think: Oh no. He’s already falling for the “boy” he just hired. It’s perfect

Han-kyul realizes Eun-chan works at the coffee shop. He storms in to “fire” her. She refuses. In a moment of exhausted fury, she throws down the gauntlet: