Ep 13. Soboro Ppang's Crush
- September 17, 2020
- 6 min
Bread Barbershop is an animated comedy series that takes place in a world where bread is alive and bakery shops are run by sentient bread loaves who also happen to be skilled hairdressers. In season 1 episode 13, titled "Soboro Ppang's Crush," we follow the antics of the lovable bread loaves as they deal with a crush, unexpected feelings, and try to save their bakery.
The episode opens with Soboro Ppang, a popular sweet bread loaf that everyone loves, daydreaming about a new bread loaf in town named Hae-nyeon. Hae-nyeon is a model-like bread who is beautiful, and recently moved into the neighbourhood. Soboro Ppang is smitten with her and can't stop daydreaming about her. Soboro Ppang finally musters up the courage to go confess his feelings to her, only to find out that Hae-nyeon has a crush on Bread King, the resident alpha loaf in the bakery. Soboro Ppang is heartbroken and feels like he's not good enough for Hae-nyeon.
Meanwhile, Bread King is oblivious to Hae-nyeon's crush on him, and is too busy trying to impress a food critic who is coming to review their bakery in the hopes of getting a five-star rating. The food critic is known for his harsh reviews, and everyone is on edge trying to make sure everything goes perfectly.
Soboro Ppang is so upset about Hae-nyeon's crush on Bread King that he can't even focus on his work, and his haircuts are suffering as a result. The other bread loaves are worried about Soboro Ppang, but they can't get through to him. That's when Head Bread, the wise and knowledgeable elder of the bakery, steps in and gives Soboro Ppang some much-needed advice - to focus on his strengths and be true to himself.
Taking Head Bread's words to heart, Soboro Ppang decides to bake a new type of bread that he's been working on for weeks, and enters it into the bakery's competition to impress the food critic. The competition is fierce, with all the bread loaves showing off their best creations, but Soboro Ppang's new bread is a hit. The food critic raves about it and gives the bakery a five-star rating.
The episode ends with Hae-nyeon realising that she was wrong about Bread King, who was too full of himself to notice her anyway, and realising that Soboro Ppang was the one who was always there for her and who truly cared. Soboro Ppang is overjoyed and the two bread loaves go on a romantic date, making bread puns and enjoying each other's company.
Overall, "Soboro Ppang's Crush" is a heartwarming episode that teaches kids the importance of self-esteem, being true to oneself, and the value of true friendship. The episode is full of puns, jokes, and lovable characters that will entertain both kids and adults alike. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves animated comedies with a good message.