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Degree of Love

As I endured, I gave up wanting to tell my story.

If I continue doing this, I think it will be hard for me to return to what I really wanted to be.

Was that so wrong of me?

I wasn't going to cry.

I am the most sorry to you.

Even at this moment,

you're still drawing a line.

Crying together with you is up to this point.

We should start thinking of how to solve this situation.

But before that, I need to hear your opinion.

Are you sure you're not going to regret your decision?

The drama might become more successful, after you leave.

This is something normal in this field.

If you hang in there now, it will be easier next time.

I may regret it.

I might no longer be able to work as a writer.

But even so, I won't stay.

If I do, it might take a million years to regain my self-esteem.

I won't be alive after a million years.

I want to start writing again before I die.

Alright then.

I'll take you home.

Degree of Love.

Fighting!

Thank you for believing in me and following me.

We have been so busy these past few days.

Don't get swayed by your emotions, and keep a cool head. Let's recharge for two days with no work, then meet again.

Let's end tonight with a drink.

- Good! - Soup! - Fighting!

That's why it's a little bit spicy.

Everyone has priorities in their lives.

You were pushed back in the order of priority.

Do I really like him...

or am I obsessing over him because he rejected me?

How many times am I going to watch this?

On Jeong Seon.

I love you with all my heart and affection.

What are you doing? You stink of sweat.

- You also smell.- I know.

Thats why I didn't hug you back.

It's Hong Ah.

Now that you have clearly rejected her, my chance has come.

You're really awesome. Don't you feel offended?

My feelings for her are bigger than my anger. Do you have someone who makes you feel this way?

Hello, Hong Ah.

I do too.

Missed call. Lee Hyeon Su.

She called me.

Lee Hyeon Su.

Okay, I'm coming.

- The number you are callingㅡ - She's not answering?

Yeah.

I got a call, I'm going.

I'm going too, even though I didn't get a call.

But you said she didn't answer your call?

I cannot just go back home on a good day like this, right?

I will at least go see if the lights are off at her place.

So romantic.

I'm going to shower at yours before going. I can't go like this.

I'm going like this.

Such confidence.

You didn't need to get out.

Thank you for today.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Thank you.

Don't say this kind of things to me again.

Aside from these... it's a different response I would wish for, after the care and affection I've shown towards you.

CEO Park, are you trying to approach me as a man?

Yes, I am.

Thank you for making me laugh.

Goodnight.

Are you sleeping?

No.

Can we meet for a moment?

I'm scared.

A woman who has pushed me away once, there's no reason for her to not do it again.

Love is about two people, but I've only thought about myself.

I'll think about it.

Where are you?

In the neighborhood.

You scared me.

Then I succeeded. I wanted to surprise you.

Why are you so happy?

I had some drinks with the Good Soup team.

Lately, the restaurant is always full with customers.

The worst day of my life, is the best day of his life.

- I'll come out. - Don't come out.

It's late. It's dangerous to come outside.

Then, do you want to come in?

No, I stink of sweat. I came straight after exercising.

Why did you call me?

I pressed the wrong number.

You're charming when you are honest, and now you've lost that charm.

I've seen your face, so I'm going now.

People really don't change.

I thought that, too.

I thought I had changed, but I haven't.

Even when I'm at home, I don't wear my T-shirt inside-out anymore. I've fixed that habit.

The wind is cold.

I hate stirring up emotions,

Since the first day we met, I've never confused you. But why should I be the only one who gives you assurances?

Your problem is that you always overthink things,

especially when it's about love.

Just go with what your heart feels.

Hong Ah.

Why did you make me wait?

I came after showering.

Why did you shower if we are going running? Idiot.

What?

You can't call a fool, foolish.

I win!

I will win it all.

Aren't you going to pack your things? I can take care of mine myself.

I thought we have a week before we moving out of here. We still have time.

Where are you going to go?

I'll go back home and come to Seoul when I need to.

Or I could just live at my cousin's place.

Do you want to live with me?

You were guaranteed a job until the end of this year.

I don't want to burden you.

What burden are you talking about? You have to stay in Seoul to write.

Especially if you want to work as an assistant writer for someone else.

Then, I'll pay rent.

Forget it. Just come comfortably.

And you should start writing on your own, too.

While you take on part-time jobs, it would be nice if we're together.

What's the use of writing? I always lose in competitions.

I guess I'm just not talented.

You don't know that.

I always doubted myself, too.

Writer Park said The Man Who Eats Rare Steak was horrendous, but it got selected in the contest. You were there, too.

You're right.

The time will come. The time to succeed. You just have to wait.

Eonni, you are the best! What shall we eat for lunch?

A good smell is starting to reach all the way here.

It smells good.

Yes it does. I'll go and taste it.

Okay.

It's bouillabaisse.

Let's see what it tastes like.

Why did you turn it off? How could you be this handsome?

You're better than most actors.

Don't eat yet. Wait for the soup.

That's really nice, being young.

Jeong Seon, you'll get more famous in the future.

Do you know how proud I was in front of Daniel?

You come to Seoul a lot, these days.

Because Daniel comes to Seoul a lot.

The seasoning isn't right.

I think it is.

When you get old, your taste buds become dull.

I'm not that old.

But everything else tastes good.

You are a good child.

Thank you for being born as my son.

- Where are you going?- It's my day off. I should have some fun.

Can't you spend some time with me? Let's go shopping.

Go with Professor MIn.

Can you not call him, "Professor-nim Min"*?(a more respectful and formal way of address)

Do I need to care about how to address him even when he's not around?

He makes me happy.

Please, be kind to him.

Someone said our happiness depends on ourselves, not on other people.

It's time for you to grow up, too.

I don't want to grow up.

I have been living this way. If I change now, wouldn't I feel embarrassed of how I've lived so far?

You talk well.

But Hyeon Su, you look fine.

It's difficult to make a decision.

Because I've finished deliberating and made my decision.

You're really awesome! Once you make a decision, you just go for it.

Should we go for a holiday? We have been working hard all this time.

Then should I recommend some place that perfectly fits our current situation?

The place Commander Yi Sun Sin wrote his "War Diary".

- Yeosu! - Yeosu!

Eonni! Jinx!

I'll tell you after I make the arrangements.

Ah, it's Mr. Kim.

It's your fault for telling him the password.

Hello. Are you eating ramen?

There's none for you. This is all we have.

Assistant Hwangbo.

Don't ask her to do things. Why do you always order her around?

I think you need a man.

She's so stiff. How long has it been since you dated someone?

Why are we talking about dating?

Everyone would say that, considering your temper.

What's wrong with her temper? It's much better than yours.

Just go! You're the Team B director for "Unruly Detective"

Then, why do you come here?

Fighting!

So much for cheering. Jeong Wu has problems with the broadcast company because of you.

This is difficult for us. How can you ask to renegotiate the production costs?

You asked me to sign a contract with the new team of writers.

The production company should cover it.

Do you know how much loss we incurred because you fired our writer?

She wasn't fired. I told you she quit.

Production companies sign contracts with the writers and work with the network.

If rumours start about us not taking care of our writers, then what writer would want to sign with our company?

I can't make this decision alone.

I will discuss it again with the Chief.

The writer for "Unruly Detective" has been replaced

The writer for "Unruly Detective" has been replaced.

I knew it.

Writer Lee Hyeon Su had to step down because of health issues.

They covered it up nicely.

Look at my skin drying up because of the all-nighter.

I should take this regularly.

I have to pull myself together, if I don't want to end like Hyeon Su.

Hong Ah.

Hello.

I told you so. I said she would be fired.

What are you going to do?

She wasn't fired. She quit.

Being fired and quitting are basically the same.

No, it's not. Quitting is a choice.

She's doing fine. You know her. She goes for her decision.

But what are you going to do? Where are you going to live now?

I'm going to live with Eonni.

That's a nuisance. Why would you live off others?

It's none of your business.

Live well by yourself. I'm going to live with Eonni. Goodbye.

Hidden Hotel, Amazing View, Good Breakfast

We're here.

I know. I'm going to make tea for both of you.

You're rather cheerful.

I told you, she won't be sad.

Hyeon Yi will be here after stopping by at her in-laws. She will leave Bo Ra there.

You should have just brought Bo Ra. Hyeon Yi doesn't need to come.

It will be much better to have Hyeon Yi around when we are no longer around.

I will pass for now because it's still far in the future.

You are not dating anyone? You should date, don't just work all day.

I will.

With the CEO?

Why did you bring him into the conversation?

It's just my feeling. Why is your CEO still single?

On Jeong Seon.

Oh, Hyeong.

What are you up to on your day off?

Lazying around.

Do you have anything to tell me?

I have something to report.

Make me some tea. I have thirty minutes before my next appointment.

You really have nothing to do?

I'm going now.

Why are you so desperate to push me away when I'm here?

Because you and I can't spend more than an hour in the same place, Mom.

You always say it nicely.

Hello.

It's been a long time, CEO Park.

We had lunch together.

- Are you leaving now? - Yes, I am.

- I'm going to meet Professor Min. - Goodbye.

You're mom keeps getting younger.

Don't let her hear that. She will think that's true.

It's really nice that our family gets to meet up frequently because of Hyeon Su.

I always make our family meet for unhappy reasons.

You did well.

I'm really upset about that news article, what "health issues?" You are perfectly healthy.

They must feel bad to say she's fired.

I didn't get fired. I resigned quickly before they fired me.

You weren't fired, but chose to quit.

I'm hot.

- Shall I open a window? - Okay.

Your menopause came too late. Have some pain killer.

I don't like taking medicine, but I'll take it since you told me to.

It's nice that you listen to my words.

Let's go eat something delicious for dinner.

That's right, let's go somewhere nice. There are a lot of good restaurants in this neighborhood.

I know a good restaurant. Let's go there.

May, June, July, August, September. Total: -104,359,256 won (approx. -$93,000)

We made a profit this month.

Is 'Good Soup' on its way to success?

At least, I won't be worrying about laying off my staff.

I should get going. You have the day off tomorrow, too. What are you doing tomorrow?

I don't have any plans yet.

Hang out with me. It's been a while.

Shouldn't you hang out with the person you are going to propose to?

It's not a good time for her right now.

Is she even real? I have never seen you with anyone.

I usually do those things by myself. Just get ready to greet your sister-in-law.

I will look forward to it. But where are you going now?

Writer Lee Hyeon Su has dropped out of "Unruly Detective".

I'm really busy trying to sort that out.

In the end, she decided to do it?

Yes, she said she has made the decision. I'll get going.

Day off. Every Sunday and Monday. Good Soup

We were going to eat here.

Good Soup? That's a nice name. Such a shame it's closed today.

That's why. It doesn't suit us.

That's not it. You don't have logic.

Why are you talking about logic? I have the right to think what I like.

You always make me mad when I try to be nice.

Apart from addressing me as Eonni, your temper hasn't improved much.

Stop it.

Watching their kids fighting in front of their eyes is the most upsetting thing for parents.

- Sorry, Dad. - Sorry, Dad.

Let's go somewhere else.

Let's go.

You are such a workaholic. It's your day off. What are you doing?

Brining. If we just brine using the normal method, it takes a long time.

You're better than your teacher, Sous-Chef.

You're welcome.

You can just make cuts. Do you really need to inject it in?

If we use the syringe, it's faster and more evenly distributed.

If you make a hole like this, you make room for the marinade to seep through, too.

You're a chef indeed. At the same time, it makes room for the fat to flow out.

Who's it for?

I invited Hong Ah.

Don't hate her too much. I know she's self-centered and selfish.

I also know that she can't be considerate of others because she only pays attention to her own desires.

Why would I hate her? It has nothing to do with me.

Love comes in many forms. You and Hyeon Su, it's not ordinary either.

I wish you could have an ordinary love relationship.

Me too. I wish our Hyeon Su will be like that.

We probably don't have to worry about Hyeon Su.

She's the type to look and look again before she leaps. So, she's not likely to get into big trouble.

You're right.

We will retire next year. It's not too far away.

I just need to hang in there for a little longer.

We will get our pension and savings. All there is left for us to do is to enjoy life.

If it's with you, even the waiting is fun.

Even if others said it wasn't great, I found Unruly Detective fun.

I was able to relate.

That's because it's a story about us.

That's right. That was our story, right?

But was I that mean? Selling out his older brother for the sake of his career?

If you were in that situation, you would be more than capable of doing that.

However, the director was not able to develop the story. He doesn't understand introduction, development, turn, and conclusion.

I think the theme was brotherly love. But he shot it as an action drama where all everyone did was fight and break things.

I like you. I am about to forget all the evil things you did to me.

Evil things? How can you say such words?

Eonni, at the end of the day, family is the only thing that remains.

Good Soup Never Picks up the Phone.

Hyeong, I'm here.

You came really fast. Don't you have shooting today?

We don't have any tomorrow either. The script is not ready yet. It won't be easy to write on another person's project.

Why did you call me?

Have you seen this? [Good Soup Never Picks up the Phone.]

I heard about it. Hyeon Su wrote this.

The main character is a chef. The nickname "Good Soup" came from his internet username.

She wrote it before "Unruly Detective". I really like this one.

I have to make this into a drama.

Isn't this a romance? I think I told her to forget about it.

This script... there is something special about it. Maybe it is better suited for a cable network.

You're really something. You're touching.

For several years, staying by the side of a woman who won't even give you a second look. Opening doors for her.

Hyeong, can't you treat me the same way?

Why are you so talkative?

Let me direct this.

Your directing style is too difficult to understand.

It's because I was never able to direct a project of my choice. I always only directed what I have been ordered to.

Let me do this. I want to do this. I want to work with Hyeon Su.

Director Kim Jun Ha

Yes, Director.

How have you been?

Say what you've got to say. There is no need to ask how I am doing for the sake of formality.

Why are you being so cold over the phone? My heart feels cold already as it is.

Your heart feels cold as it is... Why are you still using old-fashioned pick-up lines?

Why would I use pick-up lines on you, Writer Hwangbo?

I am not saying you're trying to flirt with me. I am saying using pick-up lines is a part of your life.

Whatever. I'm coming over to the office. Don't be surprised when the door opens.

Do whatever you want. I'm not at the office.

Are you with Hyeon Su?

Eonni went on a short walk because she had things to think over. Eonni and I won't be in Seoul from tomorrow.

How is it?

It's delicious. The skin is crispy, the inside is moist and the texture is good.

Chef. Allegiance.

You're here.

What is he doing here? You invited me for tasty food and I am about to lose my appetite.

I am going to leave, so you won't lose your appetite.

Since when have you been so considerate towards me? Be nice about other things.

Hong Ah's verbal attacks are on another level, indeed.

It's not a verbal attack. I am just laying the facts.

Did you know Hyeon Su got fired? Her writing career could be over.

Is it that bad?

She's not tenacious. She suffered so much to get where she is now.

Others might mistakenly think that you really care for her.

You must be sad, because Hyeon Su is having a hard time.

I really hope that you will have a really hard time, because of her.

Alright, then. Like you wish, I will suffer a lot because of her. And love her as much as I suffer.

♫ Can I love you? ♫

What's your name?

I reject your offer today.

Will you wait for me?

I cannot use an important part of my youth on a love that's nothing special.

I won't go, if you tell me not to.

A kiss without any responsibilities doesn't need to mean anything.

You didn't cling on all that much.

I won't answer it.

I didn't think you would be rash like this, Jeong Seon.

How can I confirm it with you, when you won't answer the phone?

When did I not answer the phone? ♫ You filled them up without any empty spaces ♫

You didn't expect I would reject you, right? Did you think it was just going to be okay if you say you regretted it and was hurt?

No one can take back the time that has passed. All this time, do you think I was having a good time?

♫ I was so happy, it felt like a dream ♫

♫ So my held back tears spilled out ♫

♫ The wait in winter wishing for the warmth of spring ♫

If you stop in the middle, it will become even more difficult. You have to keep running.

It's not like I don't know that.

If you know, you should do it. Keep running.

If your legs are too heavy, keep moving, swing your arms intentionally.

Like this?

Yes, that's good. Now, move forward.

I'm sorry. You go ahead first. I'll figure it out on my own.

It's a perfect night for murder.

Who are you trying to kill?

It's homework from my boss.

Shall we date?

You scared me!

It's nothing compared to how much I was scared!

Why are you angry?

Because it's you. That's why I'm mad at you.

Why are you angry with me? Are you making fun of me?

I was so happy to see you that I almost ran up to you and hugged you!

♫ I won’t step backwards like a fool ♫

♫ You came in ♫

You're amazing.

How did you come out like that?

♫ So my held back tears spilled out ♫

For sure, I'll also survive, just like you.

♫ The wait in winter wishing for the warmth of spring ♫

♫ Cause you’re my destiny ♫

♫ It’s you I love ♫

Why are you not sleeping and wandering around?

It's not bedtime yet.

You look alright.

What is there to be sad about?

I saw the news article.

"Writer Lee Hyeon Su steps down from the drama due to health reasons."

- You talk as if it's about someone else. - It's no longer in my hands.

It's difficult to come to a decision. But once I make my decision, I don't even look back.

Since it seems like you're going through a difficult time, I will be understanding about your showing off.

I will go on a trip from tomorrow.

W-With whom?

With Kyeong. You've met her once.

She had a hard time working with me on this project. I want her to have some fun.

On Jeong Seon.

Hello?

Hyeong, is it alright to cancel our plans tomorrow?

If you ask "if it's alright to cancel our plans," how can I not cancel?

I'm sorry.

It's been a long time since I've asked you for your time and you reject me. Is it alright to do this because you're on your way to success?

I will pay you back double next time.

Please, pay me back double.

What are you doing here? I thought you were leaving.

Sit.

Hyeong. It's time for you to act now. You've been watching her for too long.

By now, Hyeon Su would want you to make a move.

I don't think that's the case.

It is. Do you have time tomorrow?

Someone just cancelled on me now.

It's fate then.

I will become the bridge between you and Hyeon Su.

Please, say it in a way that I can understand.

You should meet Hyeon Su. Help destiny making it seem like a coincidence.