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LEE GANG-DU

SPACE S MALL NOW OPEN

Gang-du.

MOKSAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Do you have Jae-yeong's gift?

Let's go.

Mr. Lee.

If you leave now, who will finish up?

I told you a few days ago that today is my daughter's birthday.

If we agree to every single thing, how will we finish on time?

I even had to bring my son here.

I'll just add a steel sheet and leave.

I'll finish up soon.

Go and have some ice cream.

MOKSAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPACE S MALL GRAND OPENING, MARCH 2005

911 FIRE

There's a saying people offer as a word of comfort.

"This, too, shall pass."

That's correct.

MEMORIAL FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SPACE S MALL COLLAPSE

Even the shittiest of times will pass.

IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGIC ACCIDENT

CHEONGYU CONSTRUCTION

The problem is…

that it can always come back to haunt you.

CHEONGYU CONSTRUCTION

You might slip.

Why are you cleaning so hard this morning?

Isn't Ms. Ha Mun-su here yet?

I don't think so.

Give her a call.

Today is the only day this week we can go to the site.

-See if she can-- -I'll go.

I'd rather have her go herself.

Okay.

CASES FROM S MALL COLLAPSE DEVASTATING SCENE

As many as 48 people.

Only 48 people? No.

As many as 48 people died.

Goodness! Why are you still here? What about work?

Tell your mom to come. Run along, I'll finish up.

You have to be thorough.

I've done it before.

Aren't you going?

We have a customer.

Hello.

PAY AT THE SALON

I thought you were sick. Thankfully, you aren't.

So-mi sent you a message. You didn't get it?

I got the message.

Did you not come on purpose?

Are you going to quit already?

I didn't even call in. I'm sorry.

I also came without calling, so let's call it even.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

I'll look clueless, like a teacher

who caught a truant.

I'm…

I thought people keep apologizing when you're fine

made you uncomfortable.

-Where are we going? -To the site.

The place used to be a disaster site. So we need be vigilant.

You need to make sure

the model reflects anything that can and will happen.

Don't trust the blueprint.

Temperatures were higher that year,

so many cracks appeared during the curing process.

They had to meet the tight deadline,

so they did the repairs with steel sheets.

The truss couldn't take the weight and collapsed.

That's right.

-And accident killed forty… -Forty-eight people.

No.

Later, they concluded

that the blueprint calculations were wrong.

And the architect took his own life.

That means 49 lives were lost.

BUS STOP, SPACE S MALL

Ms. Ha.

Are you all right?

Yes.

You should go in first. I'll be there in a moment.

It's still warm. You should drink it.

The weather is so nice, Mun-su. Look at the sky.

WE REMEMBER THEIR SOULS AND HEREBY ENGRAVE THEIR PAIN

This is…

I wonder why it got shattered.

My goodness…

There's nothing here.

Nothing will happen.

There's nothing here.

Nothing will happen.

There's nothing here.

What is she mumbling about?

Someone shattered it on purpose.

It was fine just yesterday. Why is it destroyed?

Let's clean this up and assess if there's more damage.

Yes, sir.

Please don't report this to the headquarters yet.

Call me if you find anything.

Of course, sir.

When did you come?

Let's go.

We have much to see.

-It wasn't just me who was offended. -Sorry?

No building owner would like it

if you told the world that people died here.

-Told the world? -Apparently.

Why not just cover it up.

-Then-- -If we do, will the past be forgotten?

-I meant that-- -We're not just here to sell our products.

Don't make it sound so easy.

Who could have done this?

Why does a noodle place open this late?

Not opening for lunch?

NOODLES AND GIMBAP

Sir, you know me, right?

It's tough to forget that beat-up face.

Then you must know how I got here, too.

I was out of it when I got here,

but tell me about the person who brought me.

Who was she?

Why do you ask?

When I find out, I want to thank her.

I guess you work around here.

Come for noodles when you're hungry.

Why won't he tell me? I'm even more curious now.

HA YEON-SU

GALAXY INN

Why do you always look a mess?

What's with your hand?

Just give me food.

Why do you always come here to eat?

I'm adding costs for food to your rent.

It was never free.

Mom, Gang-du here…

You're older than he is.

You always think people are older if they're taller than you. My goodness.

That hurt!

It was supposed to.

And you! If he's too slow to figure it out,

you should help him, not go with it.

Sang-man isn't slow, he's perfectly fine.

No one acts their age these days. Right?

You'll work all night, so eat up.

Work hard while you have a job.

And don't take Sang-man to weird places

and give him false hopes.

My goodness, baby! Look at that.

Okay, have some water.

Here.

Take your time to swallow.

Good job.

I want more rice.

SANHO PUBLIC BATHS

Fraud?

Why are you making a scene after getting beaten up?

You claim this place is a sauna,

but it's no better than a bathroom!

Are you kidding me? Who has a bathroom this big?

Look, I'm bruised!

The red clay in the clay room is falling apart.

I'm scared to sit in there!

This place is run by women, remember?

We wanted to fix it, but we haven't had the chance.

This is why you need men to get the work done.

You always talk about men.

Trying to tell the world that you're a gold digger?

-What? -Hey!

-I'll kill you! -Are you that proud of it?

I was going to fix it. I'll do it this weekend.

Auntie, don't let customers hang underwear in the red clay room.

This is a sauna, not a laundromat.

It's because the room gets humid.

You're right, and they think they do nothing wrong!

This mistress not only acts like one but also talks like one, too.

So what? What's so bad about that?

You like being alone after your husband ran off?

Hey!

-Come on. -Did you hear that?

Mun-su, did you just hear that?

That's so unfair.

You and us, we go way back.

You should be more understanding and let things go.

That was a cheap shot.

Your mom criticized me first.

-She called me a gold digger. -How is that criticism?

Not many women can be gold diggers.

Look in the mirror. Your looks and your figure.

Even I'd beg you to take advantage of me.

-Whose side are you on? -Yours, of course.

You look silly like your dad,

but you're one sly kid.

He'd chuckle like that when he had nothing to say.

He was only nice to others,

but he never took care of his family.

He was never competent, but was always so proud.

He ran off when things got tough.

Why are you bringing him up now?

What's wrong? Did something happen?

Is he seeing someone?

What?

DIVORCE FORM

HA DONG-CHEOL

Take that back.

I don't even want to stay married.

So you can have a proper wedding later--

Mom, enough. I get it.

Get what?

Hey, you said nothing happened last night.

Why was the memorial destroyed?

No idea.

It was in an odd corner and couldn't have been easy to find.

Right? Why would anyone break it?

Jeez, this is so frustrating.

What will I tell management?

What if they blame me?

Come on. That's so wrong.

This site is huge.

-One person can barely manage it at night. -Right?

You can tell after one day, right?

But they keep telling me to cut down on staff.

You suffer so much day and night.

Let's grab a beer later.

A beer?

That sounds great. My mouth is watering.

-I'll get to work. -Okay.

Don't fall asleep. Keep your eyes open.

Okay, don't worry.

There are no cameras on-site.

I also checked the entrance

and no one came in, other than our staff.

Are any of the staff suspects?

We recently hired a new night guard,

but he's a just a kid, an airhead.

Please send me his information. Good work.

Don't touch a stranger without permission.

NAME: LEE GANG-DU

CHEONGYU CONSTRUCTION

CHEONGYU CONSTRUCTION

The architect took his own life.

That means 49 lives were lost.

If we cover it up…

will the past be forgotten?

No.

Come on. Mom!

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom, what have you done?

Mom, what are you doing?

Mom, are you okay?

Are you okay?

-Mom! -Hey, what are you doing?

Mun-su.

What's wrong with you?

What's wrong with me?

What the hell is wrong with you?

Hey, what are you doing? Hey!

What a waste, don't throw it away. Stop!

Let me go!

Good grief!

Hey, Mun-su.

I won't drink it all at once.

-I'll drink it slowly. -Let me go!

What's wrong with you?

Give it to me.

-I told you to stop! -Let me go!

Goodness!

Why did you do that?

Are you okay?

How can I be okay?

Good grief!

My goodness.

I couldn't sleep, so I just grabbed a drink.

Then I thought of that woman who complained today and your dad.

So I got really mad.

I went in the cold water to cool down--

Mom.

Yes?

If you're going to die, tell me beforehand.

Don't take your life without telling me!

What are you talking about?

I prefer that you're sick.

I'll say everything I want to say while I look after you.

Then I'll get tired of it.

You'll be in so much pain.

I might want to let you go then.

That sounds much better!

Promise me.

Promise me, I said.

That's nonsense.

Promise me.

I'm scared, Mom.

I'm scared to death!

BUS STOP, SPACE S MALL

Do you work there?

I work there too.

I think we've met.

Right…

Isn't this bus stop absurd?

Sorry?

Look, "Space S Mall."

It disappeared ages ago.

It's the first draft made with SketchUp.

I'll finish the rendering before tomorrow's meeting.

And the land contouring.

I revisited the site this morning,

but I haven't measured everything yet, so it'll take a while.

Good work.

Ms. Ha.

If you don't like this project, you may sit it out.

I'm not firing you.

-You can take the Sinsu-dong project. -No.

I'll keep working on this.

You might feel uncomfortable about the accident.

But I still want to do it.

I'll do my best.

Mun-su, do you know how many cups you've had today?

Your face is coffee-colored. You look awful.

Who is that?

It won't be easy to begin construction on this project.

We can change the purpose once the land is donated,

so instead of a medical center, the board will want--

That's exactly why I fought with my brother to take this project.

Of course, it's all because of you.

Thanks.

Is that all?

Aren't you tired? Get some rest.

Your mom and my brother

will tire me out even more.

If we were going to be a family,

we should have been first…

instead of your mom and my dad.

No.

Your dad helped me a lot.

I could have helped you.

No.

It would have been harder.

My mom doesn't like your dad,

but I did.

Why in the past tense? What about now?

I have to get back to work. Please excuse me.

MOKSAN CITY HOSPITAL

Please hang in there.

What are you doing?

One second.

Are you out of your mind?

Don't you know it got in his airway? Why did you push it down?

I'm sorry.

What if that patient gets aspiration pneumonia? What then?

I'm sorry.

Will you say you're sorry when you kill him?

Get a job as a mortician, not a doctor.

You've been up for 36 hours, right?

You must be dead tired.

So who told you to schedule your week like that?

You wanted to take those days off.

If you're not smart, at least stay fit to work!

Damn.

I knew you'd be like this.

Give them to me.

KOREA STUDENT AID FOUNDATION

KOREA STUDENT AID FOUNDATION

ABOUT STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT

LEE JAE-YEONG

60 MILLION WON

I think your bones are fine.

But you might lose your nail.

You're good.

I'm not. I'm just hanging on.

Find a studio apartment near the hospital.

This apartment is far and now it belongs to someone else.

Why do you pay rent to live in this dump?

I'll earn a doctor's wages next year after my internship.

Then I'll buy this house back.

What for? That's pointless.

Mom cried so much when she sold it.

Well, you wouldn't know.

You just lay in the hospital getting mad at her.

If you live recklessly knowing how hard she tried to hold on,

you're a real jerk.

Jeez! My knees hurt.

My knees are killing me.

My goodness.

Oh my.

Did you pay your respects to your mom?

I did.

Good.

When did the young boy who pestered me to pay his mom's hospital bill

become a grown man?

Think of your age, Granny.

Never mind. You were already a granny back then.

You little rascal. So why did you tell me to come out?

It's nice out here.

And you need some exercise.

Sitting around all day is bad for your knees.

Don't worry about me. Worry about yourself.

You already took everything?

You look fine on the outside, but you aren't.

Don't be reckless.

-I'm a lost cause. -You should be happy, you crazy kid.

How do I live in this crazy world with a sane mind?

Do you still see things?

Strengthen your mind, okay?

You can take medicine for physical pain, but not for that.

My goodness.

That stinks. Stop smoking.

Isn't it better than the smell of an old hag?

Want one?

Enjoy.

Hey.

TO SEO YUN-OK

-Why is this… -Exactly.

Why did you send it?

Are you seeing someone?

Then why?

Just keep living like this.

Nothing happened.

Because there's nothing wrong.

-What? -Your mom and I.

We no longer have to fight.

Nothing ever happens now.

So let's call it quits.

-Dad… -Well…

I heard this town will be redeveloped when construction restarts.

I'll close shop at the end of the year.

Ten years is a long time.

I feel bad for leaving you alone to deal with Mom.

I'm not here for an apology.

You two are still married, so you need to meet and talk it out.

If you avoid her all the time, that's no family.

She's his daughter.

My gosh.

Hey, are you all right?

Hey, can you give me a hand?

Do you work there?

What was that?

No helmet.

And he's a minor.

He's unlicensed, and he doesn't seem insured either.

-Should I call the police? -No.

-Do you want to see a doctor? -No.

He says no.

Can you move? Raise your arm.

Oh, no.

Look at me.

How many fingers do you see?

What an interfering girl.

Raise your arm.

-Gosh. -Hello?

I have to go to work. I told them I'm running late.

Okay. Don't worry, I already called.

My dear Gang-du.

-What is it? -Gang-du.

Have you done something wrong?

There are many awful moments when you're at work, don't you think?

Come on. What is it?

I feel so bad for you, my dear Gang-du.

He's here now.

Your brother is here. Say hi to him.

Okay?

I'm guessing you two aren't too close, even though you're siblings.

What is it?

I mean, I want to help you make money.

You make people beat you up, then harass them for money.

You can do it. You've got this.

What are you doing?

I'm sorry.

Are you kidding me? Do your best.

His pride is shattered, at least give him a chance to make money.

Do it.

Good job.

All right. Again.

Your guests are here. Do you need more time?

No, forget it.

Not worth my time.

-Hello, sir. -Hey.

Grab a seat.

-Have you had dinner? -Yes.

They all bow down like that,

trying to make a living.

Do you think you're any different?

Do you?

Mr. Jung, you should sit down first.

Let's go, Gang-du.

Damn.

Are you all right? I'm sorry.

That was needlessly authentic.

It would have been obvious if I hadn't hit you hard. Let me see.

-Damn! -Are you okay?

So why did you wear a ring?

Right, my ring. This thing is expensive.

Hey!

-Sorry. -Don't smile.

Are you all right? Why did you go in when he called?

It's work. I don't think they're human either.

I just humor them for their money.

That's the job.

Here, this is yours.

Haven't we met?

I've been looking for you,

and we meet here.

SANHO PUBLIC BATHS

-Mom, I got fried chicken. -You're home.

Here, eat up.

What about you?

I feel sick from cooking it. I don't even want to smell it.

You can eat.

How is it?

I haven't cooked in so long, so I had no idea.

It's fine. I was hungry.

What's the matter? It's not good?

It's all right. Not all moms can be good cooks.

Darn, it was fine when I tasted it before.

You've always been a picky eater. Ever since when you were a kid.

What do we do?

We'll throw in some sesame oil

and stir-fry it to eat it all up.

You have to finish it.

You're awful.

Gosh, what shall we do?

You said you got fried chicken.

Right.

-Let's eat this. -I made that for nothing.

I'm so glad I got this.

Let's eat.

-This is much better. -This is it.

Wait.

No helmet.

And he's a minor.

-Do you want to see a doctor? -No.

He says no.

Yes, it was him.

I can't believe it.

He forgot that I saved him and showed off.

That's why he gets beaten up.

I can't believe it.

Mun-su, do you remember that tall woman who walked in like she owned the place?

-Who is she? -An exec from the head office.

No, she used to date Mr. Seo.

-I see. -Why that response?

I knew it. They looked good together.

Hardly. He got dumped,

so he quit and went abroad to study. Then this project…

Did she regret losing him?

How absurd. Why is she back?

Are the materials ready?

Should I print them or send them?

Let's print them out.

-Please let me know. -Yes, sir.

Today's meeting will be handled by…

-Is everything good to go? -All good.

I went to the women's sauna until I was eight years old.

Sorry?

My dad was too busy, so my mom lied and said I was five.

But I knew everything.

I was a tiny kid. My growth spurt came in middle school.

We can't do that anymore.

We have to pay a fine.

And customers don't feel at ease.

I didn't feel at ease either.

I once ran into my classmate.

And old ladies kept trying to touch me.

Some ladies are like that.

Why are you telling me?

We're here.

C Zone, the research unit, is 100% sustainable.

B Zone, the silver town for the elderly, will be detached houses

that are 70% sustainable.

It all sounds great.

It's just very expensive.

Why do you want to do art with other people's money?

Let's cut costs, okay?

These alternative energy systems

will get 50% of the investment from state subsidies, so why not?

Continue.

There will be a silver town retirement community

and the doors and entrance won't be raised.

We'll separate cars from pedestrians,

so the sidewalk will be at least three meters wide.

We'll use perforated panels on the outside

to make it look less ordinary and unlike any other office building.

Are you coming to dinner?

Your mom is coming too. Did you get a call?

Yes, I heard.

One second. I'll drive us.

No, I drove here.

Let's go together. You can let your chauffeur--

Excuse me.

I'll get going.

I knew you'd be here.

What about dinner?

I still have some time left.

-I'm sorry about earlier. -What?

You don't take elevators, Ms. Ha. I forgot about that.

No, please don't let it concern you.

But I am concerned.

Hey.

Don't expect anything from him.

He used his mom to join our family when you left him. He's very sly.

It's not like you can marry him, so just get over him already.

You married your wife for love?

Not all love stories end in marriage.

He's concerned?

How dare he hit on you?

These men hang around, hitting on everyone and their mothers--

Wan-jin.

He's hitting on you.

Why would he hit on someone like me?

He's really tall, too.

When I stand next to him, I look like a kid.

Men should be short and stocky.

Tall men make your neck hurt.

Also, what's so bad about you?

And do you think he'll be perfect?

Look. He's rich,

and there's nothing he can't do.

He seems like a bad boy, but he's just in love.

I made him,

but this is nonsense. It's a lie.

Wan-jin…

But why do women fall for men in dramas or movies

knowing these lies?

Because they don't exist in real life.

The men you see are incompetent and misogynistic.

If you're nice, you're a joke.

If you turn them down, they attack you.

They get the woman pregnant, but never take any responsibility.

What is it? What's going on?

WEDDING INVITE

Gi-ho's getting married?

Wait, are you getting married?

Read the name.

BRIDE: KIM SO-HYEON

Weren't you two together?

I thought we were, but I guess he didn't think so.

I liked him, that was it.

So what if you liked him more?

How can he just text you like that?

-What a jerk. -Right?

Why did I like a jerk like him?

In the end, I'm the fool.

Why would you go there?

Because that's easier.

I'll just consider myself delusional.

I can't just call him a jerk,

so I want to attack every single man in this world.

I'll cuss them out tonight. You'll have a beer, right?

Let's do that. I also met this weird guy I want to cuss at.

Who?

Gang-du.

Hey, Sang-man. Great timing.

Here. Aren't you going to work today?

I need a day off too.

What about tomorrow?

No way. You think life is that easy?

May I come with you?

-No. -Why not?

Why do you think? I have to work.

Work on what?

Who?

I asked if Mr. Jung told you to do that.

I have to do what he tells me to?

Am I a joke?

Then you smashed it even though no one told you to?

What's going on between you and Mr. Jung?

And why are you here?

Hey, mister, this is my turf.

You people came to my turf.

Why am I explaining this to you?

It'll be 18 million won.

The memorial you destroyed.

I never said I did it.

-Can you pay it back? -Why would I?

It looks like you'll do time anyway, even if I report you to the police now.

Hey, shut up.

I'll let it go.

But I have one condition.

What's your job?

Something fun.

I really am my mother's daughter.

I must be insane.

Auntie, you're the best. Thanks.

What about Mom?

Really? What's going on?

Of course. It's best to have no trouble.

Okay.

My goodness.

What?

Mun-su, you're late.

I'm sorry. Did you see the guy who just walked in? Who is he?

My goodness. Why is your face red?

-Are rough guys your type? -So-mi.

Someone from the site.

We need someone to check the progress once we begin construction.

Maybe he found someone.

Wait, you reek of alcohol.

Mun-su, today is your worst day ever since I met you.

You're terrible up close.

You'll age in an instant. Your pores are already this…

-What? -Before you criticize my appearance,

look in the mirror first.

I thought about your offer.

Do I have to be a spy?

In a way, yes.

Why do you trust me? That's a job for an insider.

A money-based relationship is more trustworthy.

I have minimal on-site experience.

I don't have a good grasp of the situation.

Just record everything that happens on-site.

I'll be the judge.

Why do you have to do this?

In the accident 12 years ago,

a total of 11 people died on-site.

Do you know what's funny?

The people who said there were no problems weren't there.

The ones who raised the issue were criticized,

stayed behind to fix the problems and became victims.

People who only wanted to grab some soju after work.

I won't let it happen.

Are you saying there's a problem with this project too?

No.

I want to prevent problems before they arise.

Agreed.

You're a cool guy.

LEE GANG-DU

SEO JU-WON

You didn't ask why I destroyed it.

I don't care about the past.

Everything you say will be an excuse.

I'm more concerned with what you'll do from now on.

HONEY WATER

You smell.

You still reek of alcohol.

We meet again.

Do you work at Seowon?

We'll see each other often.

Hey.

Since you're in this business, let me be clear.

Don't do that on-site.

You can put everyone in danger with one mistake you make.

You should trust people and help out even if it's not your job.

Help out with what?

You shouldn't be too trusting and careless.

I should trust people around me when I'm in danger?

I don't want to.

Over here.

Over here.

Hey, there's a survivor.

-A survivor! -Over here. We have a survivor.

-We have a survivor! -A survivor. Hurry!

Move it out!

Move out! Be careful!

No…

I'm here!

I'm right here!

When faced with death,

everyone becomes selfish.

-I'm going to need to touch you. -What?

Just say thank you.

Are you two close?

Yes. Why can't I know girls?

Are you ignoring me? Is that necessary here?

You two know each other?

-Yes. -No.

We're drawn to bad boys instead of good boys.

It's okay. I don't like sweet things.

But this is good.

I'll have a bite.

-You weren't going to tell? -It was nothing.

Even if that's the case,

it's not a good feeling to find out from someone else.

I'm sorry. I crossed the line.

Keep crossing it.

He asked if you'll rebuild the memorial or not.

Do you think she knows you're the one…

Grab my hand.

…who smashed the memorial?

Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon