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(All characters, organizations,and events in this drama are fictitious.)

(Desperate Mr. X)

(Episode 3: Housing Lottery)

(Kwon Sang Woo, Lim Se Mi, Sung Dong Il)

What?

Go!

Why?

Hey!

Go.

I'm lagging behindin this race we call life.

Looking at how this fearwas directly reflected in my dream,

my brain must have a simple design.

I started investing like I tune my car...

in order to catch up,

and now I'm completely broken.

Gosh! Honey!

Honey.

We got it!

We won the lottery!

- The lottery?- Yes!

- Really?- Really.

How much did we win?

Look.

What is this?

What else? We won the housing lottery.

They have a special allotmentfor newlyweds. Isn't it amazing?

Does this mean we have a home now?

On top of that, it's in Gangnam.

What? Songpa-gu?

Songpa-gu?

This size is worthover 2.5 million dollars.

Guess how much it is for us to get it.

One point two million dollars?

That means we'd make 1.3 million dollarsin profit.

- One point three million dollars?- Yes.

- We got it!- We got it!

One point three million dollars!

We got 1.3 million dollars!

- What is this?- It worked out.

What do they mean by "reserve?"

It means we're on the reserved listto win.

- What's wrong?- We're on the reserve list.

We practically won.

We're tenth in line.

They say over ten percent of peopleusually get disqualified.

Up to the 13th would be safe.

Wake up.

I mean it.

It's the truth. Honey.

Jamsil...

(Your dream of winning the housing lotterywill come true.)

(We're tenth on the reserve list.)

(Do you think we have a chance?)

(Comments, Likes)

(You have a good chance.)

(Congratulations on winning the lottery.)

Does this meanwe might really get a place?

Honey.

(The chances are slim!)

(About 6.8 percent of the applicantsare disqualified.)

(Up to number five would be safe.)

(It's possible.)

(No, the rate is 11.42 percent.)

(I was 24th in line, but I got it.)

(You must live far away from Seoul.)

(Maybe they live on the moon.)

(I was third in line on the reserve listand didn't make it.)

(Don't look forward to itor you won't get it.)

My leg hurts.

(Wake up! You won't get it for sure!)

I told you it was not going to work out.

Why did you get so excitedover the reserve list?

Look.

Look at this one.

Wake up.

Of course it's not going to work out.

(Don't torture yourself.)

(It's impossible.)

(Why are you askingwhen you know you won't make it?)

(You should wake upand apply to a different one.)

Ever since then, neither of us mentionedthe housing lottery.

We know higher hopesmean higher disappointments.

Apartment pricesin Seoul are skyrocketing.

Research saysthe pressure homebuyers feel...

when purchasing a homeis at its highest in the last 11 years.

(I'm number seven, but I gave up.)

(Of course you won't get it.You're such a dreamer.)

(Give up. You'll ruin your health.)

(You have a good chance.By the way, I'm in elementary school.)

(Too bad you'll miss out.I'm number one on the reserve.)

(The rate of disqualified applicantsis getting lower.)

(Cheer up, there will be another chance.)

(Yes, I often...)

(Housing Lottery Result)

(Reserve List)

(Number of Leftover Units Unconfirmed)

I became curious about the percentageof disqualified applicants...

who won the housing lotterywithin Seoul in the last three years.

If the percentage is above eight,

that means up to number tenon the reserve list will make it.

In the end, everything in the worlddepends on the average.

We have hopeif the percentage is above eight.

Please go over eight percent.

(Average disqualification rate: 7.6)

Up to number nine will make it.

We didn't make it.

Please...

I'm begging you all.If we win the lottery,

I promise I'll be good to my parents.

I'll live as a nice person.Just this once...

Honey, our delivery food is here.

What are you doing? Are you praying?

No way. I have an interview tomorrow.

I'm doing a mock interviewwith some expected questions.

You're so prepared.

Wait.

What?

- What's wrong with your hair?- What?

- Gosh. Wait.- What?

I'll show you. Look.

- What happened?- Here.

You have hair loss.

When did I get this?

Usually a patchy one like thisis caused by stress.

Are you stressed by something?

I'm not sure. Not really.

Why are you asking when you know?

I'm responding with an obvious lie.

I thought you were worried or something.

Of course not.

If worrying could get rid of my worries,I wouldn't have any worries.

- Let's go eat.- Let's go.

Why aren't you eating?

I have no appetite.

I'll stop eating.

You're not finishing your jjajangmyeon?

I went on a real estate blog.

The person who got number seven saidthey got a confirmation text this morning.

But we didn't get one yet.

No. We probably didn't make it.

- You didn't expect anything anyway.- Of course not.

I totally forgot about it.

Right, we applied for a housing lottery.

I feel sluggish. I should take a shower.

Can we check if we made itif we go to their website?

I'm not sure.

You can go into it by pressing this.

Suit yourself.

- No. I bet we didn't make it.- Check it.

- I'm going to shower.- Okay.

(Housing Lottery)

Did you check?

What's taking you so long?Hurry up and check it.

If you're not taking a shower,check it yourself.

I'm going to shower.

How did it go?

(Housing Lottery)

(Housing Lottery would like to send youthe result of the lottery.)

(Housing Lottery would like to send youthe result of the lottery.)

(Congratulations on winningSapphire Castle type 84A.)

(Below is the schedulefor the prospective tenant.)

We got it!

- We got it?- We got it!

- Honey!- We got Sapphire Castle!

We earned 1.2 million dollars!

More than 1.2 million dollars!It'll be three million when we move in!

We're rich now!

Honey. Did you lose your hairbecause of this lottery?

I would turn bald if we lost.

I would be hairless!

I would have starved to death!

We won!

Darn you jerks!

My BM... Why won't you move?

Baby, what's wrong with you?

Honey, get in.

- Honey?- Hurry.

Where did you get this car?

We won the lottery, remember?

Is the name of this car...

Sapphire Castle type 84A?

Bingo.

Hold tight.

Nice!

This is great, Honey!

Step on it, Honey!

We're here.

Honey! We're here for your interview.

Do a good job.

- Okay.- Go on.

By the way,did we really win the apartment?

What?

Am I wrong?

Is it that hard to believe?

- We did, didn't we?- Yes, we did.

Wake up and focus on the interview.

- Okay, see you at home tonight.- Okay.

Good luck!

You look suave, Honey!

My husband is so sexy.

(Interviewee Waiting Room)

I wonder how many of these peoplehave homes in Seoul.

Out of 50 million Koreans,

only 18 percent,which is 9.9 million, live in Seoul.

Among them, 4.15 millionpeople own a home,

and 1.7 million of them own apartments.

Only lucky 490,000 people...

live in apartmentsthat are worth over two million dollars.

That's only 490,000 peopleout of 50 million.

Do you hear?

I'm one of Korea's top one percentwho owns a home.

I'm on another level. Understand?

To be frank,your qualifications don't meet...

the standard we're looking for.

(Yoon Dae Wook)

Pardon?

Are you sure you saw my resume?

We're saying this because we did.

(HS Chemical)

I interviewed a lot of peoplein my previous post,

so I know.

Know what?

I think that's enough.

Let's just talk aboutthe terms of the contract.

To be honest, I'm more than qualified.

It's about negotiating the terms,

not about whether I'm qualified or not.

Let's forget about the mind games.It'd be a waste of time.

Let's just be honest with each other.

I think it would be more reasonableto find the middle ground.

(Interviewer)

Number 168, you may go.The interview is over.

- Pardon?- Next.

They're playing tough.

But do you have a home?

- I'm really going to leave.- Okay, bye.

You're going to regret this.

Next applicant.

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Wait.

Please sit down.

How did the interview go?

That company is garbage.I think they'll go under soon.

Why is that?

It looks like they're fullof bureaucratic people.

You can tell a companyby its interviewers.

Did they look down on you?

They wouldn't dare.

They were talking nonsense,

so I gave them a lecture before leaving.

Let's eat. I'll cook for you.

- We need to talk.- Why?

Don't worry.There are many companies around.

I should avoid companies like thiseven if they beg me to join.

Also, we won the lottery.

It's about the lottery. Come and sit down.

I'm filling out the financial plan form.

And?

I think we celebrated too soon.

Didn't we already calculate everything?

If it's worth over 1.5 million dollarsat the time we move in,

we can't get a loan.

- What?- Even with a 40-LTV intermediate loan,

we still need 800,000 dollars.

Are you sure we can't get a loanfor the balance?

They changed the law when they passedthe 12.16 Real Estate Policy Measure.

I looked through all kindsof real estate websites.

The market stabilization plan?It's shackling us.

Wait a minute.What if we move out and sell the car?

Even if we switch to monthly rent,

sell the car, and add your severance pay,

we're still 380,000 dollars short.

What?

What are you doing?

I'm looking for things we can sell.

Right.

Now we have to find 360,000 dollars.Right?

All right.

We have three yearsuntil we have to pay the balance.

I'll work hard to save120,000 dollars a year for 3 years.

How are we going to save120,000 dollars a year?

I'll make 100,000 dollars a yearif I find a new job.

We can set aside 70,000 dollarsif we stay frugal.

Wake up.

After taxes, it's 78,000 dollars.

We can't last a year with 8,000 dollars.

Right. Let's save 50,000 dollars.

What about the remaining 70,000 dollars?

How much can you earn with your novelif you make it into the top 100?

I don't know since I never made it.

You must have an idea.

I guess the top ten percentwould get at least 30,000 dollars.

What about the top five percent?

About 50,000 dollars?

Okay. You have talent.

We should expect you to makewhat the top five percent do.

So the two of us combinedwould make 100,000 dollars.

We only have to find 20,000 dollars.

Wait. Top 100 writersdon't get 50,000 dollars.

I would need to be in the top ten. Me?

- That's impossible.- Why is it impossible?

You can do it. You can make it.

You're a great writer.

- Hey.- You can do it.

You need to earn more than a chickena month.

Be more determined.

Look, we just need 20,000 dollars now.

That's 20 percent of 100,000 dollars.

Can't we make that with stocks?

It's not far-fetching.We can definitely make it.

The issue is between domestic stocks...

and international stocks.

What a headache.Should we just buy some cryptocurrency?

Something called Luna Coin came out.It's really great.

Hey!

Wake up.

Did you read the real estate blog posts?

Everyone's jealous of us.

We beat 149 other competitors.

We need courage and guts...

to grasp luck like this.

I know. I know that.

Thank you. I love you.

We were struggling with paying rentin Seoul.

But now we have a home.On top of that, in Gangnam.

I have you to thank.

We were just lucky.

What do you mean?

This is a miracle. A gift from paradise.

It's a super lottery.

Even if it's tough, let's cheer up.

Yes, let's go for it.The peak is just in front of us.

We'll do whatever it takesto make it there.

We just need to work hard for three years.

- Wait.- What?

Should we make a pledge?

- Let's do that.- Great.

Although we were not bornon the same date and time,

we'll be moving into a Gangnam apartmentworth 2.5 million dollars...

on the same date and time.

Until then, let's fight throughall the hardships together.

A hardship that cannot kill uswill make us stronger.

What is it?

This is ominous. My hair went in.

Honey. Your hair...

The bald patch got bigger.

- That's impossible.- Wait.

Look.

Look. It was like a dime before.Now it's the size of a quarter.

Do people lose hairwhen good things happen to them?

Of course not.

It must be because you're worriedabout the second payment.

It's not a big deal.

We need to pay 360,000 dollars.

I wouldn't lose hair over 360,000 dollars.

- Hello.- Hello.

Hey. Isn't Jamsil considered Gangnam?

This guy won big.

Congratulations.

They say some people just have it better.

He's been quiet recently.

He came out todayto boast about his housing lottery.

It's okay.

I've been sick lately.

Don't lie.

So how much is it?

It's 1.2 million dollars.

I hear the market priceis 2.5 million dollars in the area.

So you're making 1.3 million dollars.

You hit the jackpot.

I was just lucky.

I'll pay tonight, so have your fill.

Ballantine's?

Get the 30-year-old.

- Are you serious?- Seriously?

- He's crazy.- We're ordering it.

The race has turned back to normal.

They'll find the situation comfortableand familiar.

When the turtle is ahead of the rabbit,

it feels anxious and uncomfortable.

By the way, you don't even invest.

Can you handle 1.2 million dollarswith your paycheck?

Minus the 400,000-dollar loan,it's 800,000 dollars.

I worked for a conglomerate for 15 years.

I got severance pay and compensation.

You're getting a 400,000-dollar loan?

From where?

I'll get an intermediate loan.

They don't give youan intermediate loan...

if the house is over 900,000 dollars,right?

- You can't get a loan.- No, right?

Who says?

The Korea Land and Housing Corporation.

That areais an overheated investment zone.

They won't give you a loan.

What nonsense is this?

You're so naive. You got good grades,but you're clueless about the world.

Wait!

The apartment costs 1.2 million won,

and I have to pay all of it in cash?

That's why it's ridiculous.

It means you shouldn't play the lotteryif you don't have any money.

Was it the 9.13 Measure or the 82 Measure?

The government stopped them allbecause housing prices rose.

Darn it.

He's really shocked.

His hands are shaking.

What a joke.

His face is turning white too.

You fool.

You're not fit for Gangnam.

- Hey, forget about moving in.- What?

You should lease it outinstead of moving in.

Just pay the second payment,

then find a tenant for the final payment.

That'll cover you up to 800,000 dollars.

All you need is 200,000 dollarsuntil you have to pay the balance.

This is so frustrating.

I see why you got fired.

If what they say is true,

I'm short 560,000 dollars,not 360,000 dollars.

My wife's expected incomeneeds to be in the top one percent,

and I need to get hired as an executive.Wait.

Should I borrow from these guys?

Why are all these real estate policies...

making it harder for us?

They're not making it harder.I welcome them.

The value of my place is going up.

It's not just your homethat's rising in price.

The property tax, mortgage interest,

and premiums are all going up.

This is only beneficial for the bank.

Our apartments bring...

all of us misfortune.

Hey, do you still have your Tesla stocks?

I sold them.

My son's going abroad to study.

He's only in middle school.Why is he going abroad?

How should I know?

I'm not sure if it's himor his mom that wants to go.

Can you handle that?It'll cost over 5,000 dollars a month.

I don't know.

Gosh.

What? What is it?

- Let me see your head.- What? Why?

- What are you doing?- Do you have a bald spot?

Hey, look.

Look.

Is he losing hair?

Gosh. It doesn't take that longto get bald, does it?

I'm not losing hair!

Don't lie.It's obviously a huge bald spot.

Stop it. It's just a little one.

Hey, take a picture.

Do a video.

- What is this?- Post it.

It's not a bald spot!

I told you it was not!

I have so much hair.

- Let's go to the bathroom.- The bathroom...

You shouldn't make fun of someonefor something like that.

Gosh.

He's done for.

I have so much hair. I'm not bald.

Are we signing our apartment tomorrow?

Yes.

Honey, do you think we'll make it?

Don't get weak. We made a pledge.

I strongly believe you'll be hiredas an executive.

But I don't think I'll become a writerwho earns 100,000 dollars.

You can do it. You have talent.

You earned 1.3 million dollarswith the housing lottery.

The 100,000 dollars is nothing.

It's nothing. Don't worry.

- Where are you going?- To work.

I have no time to lie down.

She must be stressed...

from all the writing too.

Look at all that hair.

Gosh.

Are you okay? What happened?

I have an interview. I'm late.

You're a bit old.

It can also meanI have a lot of experience.

You don't have a lot of hair.

You still look young for your age.

I'm even younger at heart.

Our company is still in the growth stage.

So we care more about energythan experience.

The same goes for our executives.

That's perfect. People tell meI have youthful sensitivities.

Sometimes they even call me immature.

"Youthful sensitivities?"

But how can we be sure of that?

You can tell from my phone.

It's like a phone of a young person.

Just look at my playlist. I have BTS...

and IU.

I see. Can you sing one?

- Pardon?- Sing one of their songs.

Sing one of their latest ones.

(With innovative technology)

Rude jerks.

Did they just tell me to sing? Me?

- Counting stars!- He startled me.

Pearl in the night sky

Better than your Louis Vuitton

Counting stars!

(Self Car Wash)

Car washing is a great hobby.

You're not only cleaning your car,

but doing so will wash awayany bad memories.

How come it's not making me feel better?I'm getting angrier.

Darn it!

Hey!

Don't move.

My goodness. It's huge.

You know,

it's very rare for a bald spot...

to be so perfectly round.

This is a true bald spot.

It has to be at least this big.

I should take a picture.

For medical reference?

No, because it's funny.

I'm just kidding.

Forget it. Just tell me how to fix it.

- How to fix it?- Yes.

There's no remedy.

Gosh! I'd be a psychopathif I came back here.

All right.

Sit down.

About 99 percent of hair loss treatmentsare useless.

There are two products proven to work.

Propecia and Minoxidil.

But these products...

only delay the balding process.

They're not good enoughto be called treatments.

Also, they cost a lot.

You have to take it for the restof your life, and it's 50 dollars.

So what are you telling me to do?

Hey.

(Dr. Heo Jun)

Is your father or grandfather bald?

- No.- Then it's from stress.

The main cause of sudden balding...

can be stress.

You say everything is caused by stressif you can't fix it.

Being a doctor is easy, isn't it?

Gosh. You're really something.

Right.

You might not believe me,

but I studied psychology consultationduring graduate school.

If you have any concerns,

you should get them off your chest.

There's nothing to get off my chest.

Come on. You're balding.

I'll change over to my consultant mode.

Follow me.

Come here and let it out.

Relax.

Lift this and move it over there.

Relax.

Tell me.

What's worrying you?

I don't have any worries.

It's quite the contrary.So many good things are happening.

Did you win the lottery?

Something even better.

Did you win the housing lottery?

What?

What you can't have is within your reach.

That can be the most painful.

If it's far out of your reach,

you wouldn't dare to eye it.

How much are you short?

Just a little.

How much?

Why do you ask? Will you lend it to me?

If it's possible.

By 560,000 dollars.

- Just let it go. Give it up.- Are you crazy?

Gosh. Why would you hold onto something so hot?

What else can I say?

You'll burn to deathif you keep holding it.

I'd rather die than let go.

I'll have to live the rest of my lifeenvying other people.

Let it go...

and protect your hair at least.

I don't care. I'll die burning...

or die from losing my hair.

Gosh.

It was so hard to win.

On top of that, it's in Gangnam.

Gangnam?

Is it the Sapphire Castle?

Yes.

Gosh.

Hello, neighbor. Nice to meet you.

Did you win the lottery too?

I did.

Gosh, I'm so stressed because of it.Move over.

It's so expensive.

On top of that,they won't let you lease it out.

I saved up for seven years in secret,

but now I'll have to pour it allinto the apartment.

What do you mean we can't lease it out?

Didn't you know?

Apartments with regulated prices...

make it an obligation for the ownerto live there for five years.

Who says?

Who else? The government.

It changed with the 82 Measure.

Or was it the 24 Measure?

That's impossible. You're lying.

That's a lie. It doesn't make sense.

I'm not lying.

Should I show you the article?

This is a hospital,but staying here longer will kill me.

Here. Look.

- Look at it.- I have to get out of here. Fast.

Where are you going?

Gosh.

I forgot about it for a moment,but you made me remember it!

I'm so stressed and annoyed.

Gosh.

(Sapphire Castle)

We have to pay the 1.2 million dollars...

all in cash?

I should become an executive first.

I'll be a driver for hire by night.

Someone said...

there are only two ways...

to escape from life's strugglesand become happy.

Suppress your desires,

or achieve your desires.

Don't worry, Honey. It'll work out.

Gosh.

Stop touching it.

(Sapphire Castle)

My wife and I chose to achieve it.

It's only natural.All living things squirm...

to continue living.

What do they mean by suppressing it?

It's telling us to die.

(Sapphire Castle)

Are we really going to do it?

We should.

Do you think I can really become a writerwho earns 150,000 dollars a year?

Listen carefully.

If we don't sign today,we'll live our lives in regret.

At least we won't regret it when we die...

if we struggled our best.

Okay, let's go.

If there's a will, there will be a way.

Let's go.

- Let's go, Honey.- Okay.

Should we rethink it? Let's not go.

Listen.

- It's Gangnam.- Gangnam.

Gangnam.

Let's go.

There's so much hair.

Let's go.

(Sapphire Castle)

(Desperate Mr. X)

It's always the stupid ones talking...

about vibe this and vibe that.

(Episode 4: Horrifying Blood Fountain)

Do you think being the CEOgives you all the right?

You're a jerk.

Speak in Korean.

You only went to the USas a high school junior.

Okay, that's it.

I don't need a piece of garbage like you,so get lost.

You're fired!

Do whatever you want.I'm not scared of you.

Who do you think has more? Me or you?

I have so many Italian friends.I can just go to another company.

Stop talking nonsense.

Who would hire a loser like youwhen you can't even speak Italian?

You hung out with Koreanswhen you studied in Italy, didn't you?

What about you?You're a nobody in the field of start-ups.

You only made itthanks to your distinguished friend,

yet you tell everyonethat you did everything.

Wait a minute.Don't tell me you're imitating Steve Jobs.

Don't do that.You stink. Please get changed.

(Kwon Sang Woo)

(Lim Se Mi)

(Sung Dong Il)