Ep 5. Episode 5

Shopping King Louie is a South Korean television show that follows the story of a young man named Louie who has been living a sheltered life in France. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he finds himself back in Seoul, Korea, and has to navigate life on his own for the first time. Each episode shows Louie's journey as he explores the city and learns about its people, culture, and fashion.

In season 1 episode 5, Louie continues to adjust to life in Seoul and his new job at Bok Shil's convenience store. He is still struggling with basic tasks, such as taking out the garbage and using a cash register, but his co-workers Bok Shil (played by Nam Ji-hyun) and Joong-won (played by Yoon Sang-hyun) are patient and help him whenever he needs it.

However, things take a turn when a wealthy customer comes to the store and demands the best service possible. Louie, who is still learning how to interact with customers, makes a mistake and angers the customer, causing a scene in the store. Bok Shil and Joong-won step in to calm the situation, but Louie feels guilty and decides to make it up to the customer.

Meanwhile, Bok Shil is dealing with her own problems as she tries to collect enough money to pay for her grandfather's surgery. Her grandfather's condition has gotten worse, and she is desperate to find a way to help him. She decides to enter a cooking contest to try to win the prize money, but she is not confident in her cooking skills. Louie volunteers to help her, and together they come up with a plan to create a unique and delicious dish that will impress the judges.

As the day of the cooking contest approaches, Louie and Bok Shil work hard to perfect their dish. They face some setbacks along the way, such as a mishap with a kitchen tool and a cut finger, but they manage to overcome these challenges and create a dish that surprises everyone. The judges are impressed with their creativity and flavor, and they award Bok Shil the grand prize.

The episode ends with Louie and Bok Shil celebrating their victory and feeling proud of what they accomplished. Louie realizes that he is starting to feel more at home in Seoul and is grateful for the new friends he has made. Bok Shil is relieved to have enough money to pay for her grandfather's surgery and thankful for Louie's help.

Overall, episode 5 of Shopping King Louie is a heartwarming and entertaining look at Louie's journey as he continues to adjust to life in Seoul. It showcases his growth as he learns from his mistakes and helps his friend in her time of need. It also highlights the importance of friendship and community, as Louie and Bok Shil show that anything is possible when you have someone to lean on.