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I have thought about the best hit of my life.

23 years old.

Everything that I thought would become clear...

is still unclear.

I'm still not sure where I'm going...

and what I'm supposed to do.

The world is full of trials,

and I'm about to face it alone.

Will I have the best hit?

In a crucial moment,

will I be able to throw the punch?

Yoo Hyun Jae was able to throw that punch.

(1993, Seoul)

Compared to last year, stocks have...

The manufacturing industry is having a labor shortage.

Small and medium-sized enterprises export has...

It was the era of growth and hope.

(Who am I?)

The youths were brimming with confidence.

The past was outdated, a thing that would cease to exist.

Everything wonderful was in the future.

In the heart of the era of the youth...

was Yoo Hyun Jae of J2.

J2 appeared out of nowhere...

and quickly conquered the music scene.

The super rookie, J2!

Their song climbed up 46 slots...

Yoo Hyun Jae writes their songs,

does the choreography, and designs their outfits.

I can understand why people call it the J2 syndrome.

The older generation probably won't understand.

Musically, J2 is already a few years ahead of time.

J2 is just cool.

"Top 10 Songs", the first week of May 1993.

Seo Taiji and Boys received...

1512 votes.

I will now reveal J2's votes.

It's 1604 votes!

J2! Congratulations!

Yoo Hyun Jae of J2 has another dating rumor.

This is his fourth scandal this year.

This time it's with Hong Bo Hee, the Fairy.

Yoo Hyun Jae announced that...

J2 will be disbanded, and the fans are in shock.

His agency, World Entertainment,

hasn't announced its official position on the issue.

- Please say something. - What's this?

- Get out of my face. - Please say a word.

The popular singer Yoo Hyun Jae has gone missing.

He was in his studio...

finalizing his solo album.

Here, you can see a trace of his work.

We found popular singer Yoo Hyun Jae's last whereabouts.

Yesterday, a month after his disappearance,

his car was found...

near a lake in Paju.

The police is looking at the possibility of drowning.

They are conducting a thorough search in and around the lake.

(Yoo Hyun Jae, I love you.)

(High-teen)

(TV Guide)

Just like that, Yoo Hyun Jae disappeared with the 90s.

(2017, Seoul)

You all look great, so the photo will turn out great.

Of course. The picture has to look amazing.

What's this? It's so bright.

The lighting makes you look better.

I'm sorry.

Why are you turning it away?

You said it was too bright.

It's okay.

Just leave it.

Okay.

Where is Gwang Jae?

Come on.

This is why I'm asking you for a favor.

I didn't miss that many payments.

Auction?

What did you just say?

I'll make the payments even if I have to rob a bank.

What? Why?

I'm saying that I'll rob a bank to pay off my interest. Why?

- Aren't you coming? - Sure, man.

I miss you too.

Of course. Let's have a drink soon.

I'll be right in.

Hurry up.

(Studio)

I'm sorry. I had to answer an important call.

If everyone's here, let's take the picture.

Okay, look over here.

Sir, please turn a little bit towards your daughter-in-law.

She's not my daughter-in-law.

Then towards your daughter...

She isn't my daughter.

I see.

Then, ma'am, turn towards your husband...

No, no.

We aren't husband and wife.

Little Prince, could you please...

- move closer to your dad? - No.

- Isn't he your dad? - I'm not a prince.

I'm a princess.

My princess, I'm sorry.

Please move closer to your dad.

He isn't my dad.

Then...

The son... You're not his son...

- I'm his son. - You are?

- He is. - He's my son.

Are you taking a census?

Hurry up and take the picture.

Okay, I will. Don't move. Smile.

Everyone smile. 1, 2, 3.

(The Best Hit)

(Episode 1)

- Careful. - Goodness.

My goodness.

Come on.

Ji Hoon, get in. I'll give you a ride.

It's okay. I can take a bus.

Just get in.

(The Heart of The Globalizing Korean wave)

(World Entertainment)

(The Fairy of Energy)

(Helter-Skelter)

(World Entertainment)

Studying must be hard.

It's all right.

That's good to hear.

I don't know why studying wasn't all right for me.

You said you were a good student.

I was better than you.

The gig is at two. We'll be late.

We won't be late.

Just stay in your seat.

I have to turn left there, right?

It's too late. Just make a U-turn...

It's not too late.

- Sir! - Sir!

"It hurts because you're young."

Okay? When I was your age...

You mature through hardship.

There was a popular song with those lyrics.

No pain, no gain.

You know that, right? No pain. Without pain,

no gain. You gain nothing.

Okay? Being a youth hurts.

If you're trying, you have to be in pain.

Many of you are...

just sitting there without knowing or feeling any pain.

You should be ashamed.

I've been teaching in Noryangjin for nine years now.

I'm very touched today.

Excuse me.

Pardon? Me?

Yes. What's your name?

Lee Ji Hoon.

Ji Hoon.

Am I that inspiring? Did I make you cry?

No.

No? Why are you crying then?

It's because my tear ducts are blocked.

I cry all the time.

Weren't you inspired?

It's a disorder.

A disorder?

Hey, fake Lee Ji Hoon.

Hey.

Real Lee Ji Hoon!

Why are you here?

Thank you.

Seriously, why are you here?

Are you happy to see me?

Happy to see you? I'm Lee Ji Hoon here.

Showing up unannounced like this...

is not welcomed.

Or just come during lunch time, and buy me a meal.

Don't be so shameless.

You borrowed my name to take lessons.

Hey, it's not for free. I give you money.

It's not like it's a lot.

Whose fault is it that I'm living a double life?

Should I tell your dad that you've been learning how to dance?

Stop fooling around, and be careful.

I almost spilled my precious coffee.

Do you think you'll pass this time?

I have to.

If I fail again, I might have to jump from somewhere.

Those are some harsh words.

That's how my circumstance is.

Considering I always fail in the end,

I'm beginning to wonder if it's my fate.

The exam...

Are you...

- crying? - What?

Oh, this again.

The doctor's say I have an illness in my eyes.

My tear ducts are blocked or something.

I need surgery, but I don't have the time.

You're a mess.

I'll say goodbye here.

I'd like to walk you to the bus stop, but I can't.

I would refuse your offer anyway.

- How's your boyfriend? - He's fine. Bye.

Let's grab lunch next time.

(Let's grab lunch next time.)

(Call us if you need to borrow money.)

How did they know I'm short on money?

Did you eat?

Is he busy?

(World Entertainment)

(World Entertainment)

My father never had a job that paid regularly.

So he thinks the best job is one...

that guarantees a regular salary.

But my dream doesn't guarantee a regular salary.

I'm a trainee, who is waiting for his debut.

- Gosh. - Here.

- Goodness. - Look here.

- It's him! - Gosh.

- Gosh! - Hey!

- It's him! - It's you!

Hey! I skipped school,

and came here from Busan to see you.

I'm your huge fan.

Please show us your face.

I'm not MJ.

His voice is so nice!

Don't be so difficult,

and show us your face.

Show us.

Who is this?

He's not MJ.

I told you I'm not him.

Gosh.

Darn it.

Does he think he's a celebrity? Why is he covering his face?

How unlucky.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hey. You're not that late.

Did you cover for me?

Oh my gosh.

You should've seen my crazy acting.

With this face, I went,

"Ji Hoon..."

"is sick."

"He went to a hospital..."

Stop it. I might really get sick looking at you.

Why don't you just tell them?

Your dad is a manager too. I think he'll understand.

I told you. I told him about a company who wanted to cast me,

and that company almost disappeared.

Right. Once he's mad, he gets extremely mad.

That's nonsense.

I emptied their schedule for the event. You can't back out now.

Regardless, we're going to be there on Wednesday at 2pm.

So be aware.

Gosh, those scumbags.

Why? Did the event get canceled?

It's held every year. It won't get canceled.

They must have looked elsewhere,

and found a cheaper performer than Helter-Skelter.

Still, they said it got canceled. How will you go?

It's not canceled.

- It's heavy. Put that down. - I can carry this much.

Enough. I didn't ask you to help me out like this.

You seem to be getting calls from the bank.

Is it something serious?

It's nothing.

Is it because of the loan for the building?

If only that didn't happen to Hyun Jae...

Why are you bringing up his name?

Forget it. It's more than 20 years ago.

I'm just saying.

Oh, right. Can you hammer in a nail over there?

I want to hang our family picture there.

Gosh, that was such a long time ago.

(Slide to turn the alarm off.)

- What? - My gosh.

Who...

Turn off your alarm.

Sorry.

Darn, I'm going to be late.

Thank you.

I'm sorry. I'm late.

You're always late on busy days. Clean Room Four first.

Sure.

Hey.

Is that a mustache? What's that below your nose?

(World Entertainment)

Hey, Ji Hoon.

Ji Hoon.

Wake up. You'll be late for classes.

Okay.

- I'm awake. - By the way,

since when did you start snoring like that?

What?

Well, that's... I sometimes...

- Father. - What?

- What are you doing? - I'm sorry I snored.

You don't need to be. Come down.

I'll be there soon.

Be on your toes when you're living in hiding.

I just had a bad dream.

I fell down from somewhere.

That wasn't a dream. You really fell down.

Goodness. That's even worse.

What if I fail to debut this time again?

You say it like it's fine for me to fail.

You shouldn't fail either.

Get off of me.

I won't. I'll never fail this time.

I'll debut no matter what.

Goodness.

(Handle with care)

Woo Seung. Are you still asleep?

Why do you always sleep in there?

Maybe I'm used to it now. It's not uncomfortable anymore.

I paid for this month's utility fee.

Just send me the rent later.

Why? Let's pay it together.

I'm already sorry for not paying enough rent.

You don't have to be sorry.

I know you don't have a lot of money.

Thanks for everything.

It's all right. We're friends.

- Did you eat all the bread? - What?

Well...

I got hungry last night.

You know I always eat breakfast.

Wait, I'll make you fried rice or something.

Forget it. It will take too long.

Let's just have an omelet.

What? An omelet?

Didn't you say you were going to wash the sheets?

And the bathroom is a mess too.

We should just clean the entire house.

Can you wash these for me too?

Oh, sure.

Hey, Son, stop right there.

Here, drink this.

I found out juiced pears are great for rhinitis.

- You didn't have to. - Studying takes a lot of energy.

You can't study well without enough sleep.

Okay.

I know it's hard, but hold in there.

There is nothing better than becoming a civil servant nowadays.

You get paid every month.

Then you get a pension after you retire.

And they give you a bonus on holidays.

Hurry up and go. You'll be late.

Hurry up and go. You'll be late.

Goodbye.

See you later.

My goodness, he's becoming more and more like me.

Ji Hoon? After you?

How so?

Well, I think there is something about him that's like me.

Gosh, when is he coming?

There he is. He's here.

- Stop him. Hurry up. - Yes!

Hey, MJ.

It's me.

- Darn it. - It's the celebrity wannabe.

We keep getting confused.

- Let's go. Darn it. - When is he coming?

My gosh.

If someone wears a hat and a mask, does that make them MJ?

Goodness.

Hey, celebrity wannabe.

Hey, what's up, everyone?

Can you see me?

This is my friend who likes to pretend like he's a celebrity...

even before he becomes one.

Say hi to my friend, Ji Hoon.

Everyone, keep quiet. It's a secret that Ji Hoon is...

a trainee here.

- What are you doing? - I started an Internet broadcast.

I'm preparing myself for variety shows.

You should say hello to our viewers.

- Hurry up, do it. - My gosh.

Hello, I am Lee Ji Hoon.

How many people are watching this?

Hold on.

The number of my viewers is...

zero.

I knew it. Goodness.

Follow me.

Ready?

In 5, 6, 7, 8.

Out.

Keep it up.

Ji Hoon, make your moves bigger.

Keep your eyes up.

Turn around, go.

Ji Hoon, bigger moves.

We're almost there.

Okay, let's take a 10 minute break.

Do you see how sweaty we are?

If we collected all of our sweat,

Korea wouldn't be short of water.

You make your own life difficult.

Why don't you all try to move to the music...

just for today?

Music is the only lawful drug...

allowed by our government.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hey.

- Yes. - Are they the new kids?

They look like elementary school kids.

They don't just look like it. They are.

The green one, 5th grade. The red one, 6th grade.

- Aren't they a bit too young? - Exactly.

What will they do with those kids?

I mean, how well can they dance anyway?

(World Entertainment)

(World Entertainment)

Is this a top or a skirt?

It works both ways.

Bo Hee, I'm going to Yangpyeong with the girls.

I'll be late, so don't wait around.

I wonder how bad the traffic will be.

Bo Hee, we're leaving.

What? Oh, right. Have a safe trip.

What's on your mind?

Me?

Oh, well.

About my comeback. I've been thinking about it...

Your comeback?

Last time, we just called it a comeback,

but I didn't do anything.

- Is that so? - But you were on "Live Info Show."

Oh, the morning show where she went and caught anchovies?

Yes, what a comeback.

You were on a special program to help the needy people too.

Oh, I remember.

Thanks to you, our needy CEO...

had to spend 500 dollars to help other needy people.

We were there as her backup dancers...

wearing nothing but a tiny dress during the cold winter.

- We stood around for four hours. - Here, eat this.

So do you have anything in mind?

Okay, here it is.

Do you the show where Soo Ji and Gook Jin became a couple?

It looked like that program casts many stars from the past,

and just appearing on the show will give me online publicity too.

Oh, are you talking about "Burnt Youth"?

Yes.

I don't think you realize...

how popular that show is.

- You can't be on it. - We'll be at the car.

- Okay. - Bye, Bo Hee.

It would be great if I could be on the show.

Wouldn't that make a great comeback?

Oh, of course. It's perfect.

I'll look into it.

Thank you.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

I never thought I would be competing with elementary school students.

Oh right, I haven't seen Su Jin around for a while.

Su Jin? Hey, bro, listen.

Here is Su Jin's sad story.

Instead of debuting on stage.

He enlisted.

Instead of a singer.

He became a soldier.

He will now be in his quarters instead of the practice room.

Instead of saying "Say Ho".

He will be shouting out his number.

What he wants more than anything now is not a trophy.

He just wants some Mallomars.

Did he go to the army?

He didn't even tell us.

He went to the army after five years as a trainee.

If you were him, would you say goodbye?

- What's up, man? - Su Jin.

- I heard everything. - What happened to you?

Let's go up.

- Hey. - Gosh.

Why? Does my breath stink?

My goodness, the weather is awfully nice.

My hair is perfect for this kind of a weather.

You always made fun of us saying that we are old...

and that we're ancient.

So how does it feel now that you're the oldest?

- It's all the same. - Don't you wonder where time went?

What? Yes.

Are you going to return after you get discharged...

They just threw me out.

What?

After I get discharged, I'll be too old.

Anyway, why do you want to become a celebrity?

- Well, because... - You're a SNU student.

You can do something else if you put your mind to it.

Hey, if it seems like this is going nowhere, give up quickly.

If you sit around, you'll become like me.

Whenever I see you, you seem like such a good guy.

What do they say? Right. You seem too wholesome.

Too wholesome?

You look like that.

This industry needs...

someone who's crazy.

Come to think about it,

I started training when I was 18...

and did my best for the last five years.

But I guess it isn't only about doing my best.

I mean, everyone gives their best anyway.

A handful of talent is poisonous.

You would regret giving up,

yet it's not enough to succeed. It's like a poison.

What are you doing like an idiot?

I am playing a background music for you.

A background music.

My senior is...

like the sky.

- Su Jin. - What?

- What? - Su Jin.

Don't come back ever again!

Director. Hey, Director Park.

Director Park, come on.

My goodness. Just once. Can you help me out this once?

I would love to help.

Here you are.

I'm not allowed to accept these things now.

My gosh. It's you and me. Besides no one is watching.

I'm not sure what you mean by you and me,

but you can't just ask me to cast someone who's been off the grid.

I'm not just asking.

It's Hong Bo Hee, the Fairy.

She was the Fairy decades ago. She's practically a grandma now.

Come on, Director Park.

No, my friend. You can't do this to me.

- CEO Lee. - Think about it.

When you had your son Beom Sik,

you couldn't go because of a live broadcast.

Hey, stop it. It's been ages.

I took your wife to the hospital in the middle of the night,

and she pulled out my hair when she was in labor.

That's why this part of my hair is still missing.

And when you had Yu Na,

your wife wanted raspberries in the middle of the winter.

Where on earth...

would I find raspberries in the winter?

I searched the entire country...

- to find raspberries. - Hey, stop it already.

That's why I'm asking you for this favor.

Let me ask you for a favor too.

I would really love to help you out, CEO Lee.

But Hong Bo Hee? She can't be on the show.

- Why not? - Don't you know?

- Bo Hee is hated by everyone. - No, she's not.

Everyone talked about her when she was in a scandal with Hyun Jae.

You know that. Popularity fades but hatred lasts forever.

Forget about that. If you want her on the show,

you can go and find Hyun Jae who went missing 20 years ago.

Then I'll even make a special program for them.

Goodbye. Hey, Mr. Hwang.

How is everything?

Gosh, he should think about everything I did for him.

He looks like an anchovy soaked in water.

Who's the anchovy?

Hey.

Hey, it's been a while.

Where are you going? A shooting?

I'm a radio show host.

I've done it for over 20 years. Don't you know?

Oh, right. You're still doing it.

Wait, if you do a radio show,

you must invite a lot of guests.

Hwa Jung, will you help me out just once?

- A radio show? - Yes.

People give more attention if you slide in quietly like this.

But this is my comeback.

Isn't my face a better feature than my voice?

Of course, you face is a better feature.

Do you remember Producer Yoon Jeong Han?

He used to be the youngest assistant producer.

He's now a chief producer of the radio department.

He wants you to help him out.

So let's help him out, okay?

Okay, then. Shall we?

(About honorific language)

What you should do is...

stop singing that song.

Miss, this is bad. A fight broke out.

Can you call the police?

I was just starting to focus on my studies.

- Darn it. - Where are your manners?

Do you think I'm your friend?

What if you are the 20th recruit? Who cares if you are my senior?

We are all aging together.

- My gosh, you jerk. - What, you jerk?

- What? You jerk? - Yes, you jerk.

You jerk.

Stop it. Stop fighting.

Why are you two fighting? You came here to have fun.

I was singing a song,

but he stepped in.

That's been my song for the last 18 years, you jerk.

This is obviously a theft, a gambling...

No, it's not a gamble. This is a theft.

A theft? You jerk.

Stop. The moment you punch him in the face,

you'll violate criminal code clause 257. "Injuring someone..."

"will detain you for up to 7 years or be fined up to 10,000 dollars."

If you're rich and have a lot of time to spare, you can punch him.

You always think I'm some kind of a joke.

- Darn it. - Stop right there.

You can try to break that.

According to criminal code clause 366, you will be detained...

for up to 3 years or be fined up to 7,000 dollars for breaking property.

Of course, you'll pay the compensation separately.

You can't even do it.

Miss, are you a law student? How do you know so much?

You must be a student studying for the bar exam.

Not the bar exam. I'm a civil exam taker.

What? What is that?

Students who study for the civil servant exam.

Hey, what brings you here?

When do you get off? Let's grab a late night snack.

I don't think I should be here eating udon with you right now.

Just eat when you can.

Hey, you.

- Never mind. - What is it?

It's nothing.

Well, hey...

Do you think so too?

Do I think what?

Well...

Am I not attractive?

Just be honest. Not at all?

Not even this much? Not even one percent?

Give me a second. My gosh, what should I do?

Should I be rational? Or should I be emotional?

My cold-hearted left brain and my kind right brain are fighting.

I gave it a thought.

Not at all. You are not attractive. Sorry.

Stop fooling around. Be serious.

You aren't that attractive. I'm serious.

- Why not? - You just aren't. There's no why.

You just aren't attractive. That's all.

Do you think you are?

You aren't even nice or kind like other women.

And it's not like your body is...

- That hurt. - You idiot.

Goodness. Stop fighting and have some udon.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Ready, go.

That's hot.

You see? The victory is always for Woo Seung. Thanks for the udon.

You are so awful. That was really hot too.

My life is hotter than this.

This udon is nothing.

(Mood Swing Inducer)

Someone's calling. Aren't you going to take it?

- If I do, I'll be on a swing. - A swing?

A mood swing.

(Mood Swing Inducer)

Hey, what is it? What's going on?

My daughter, I broke up with the guy.

(Part 2 will be aired soon.)

Good job, Mom.