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(Love Me)

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(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)

Dearly beloved brothers and sisters,

we are gathered here today to pray...

for the eternal rest of Kim Mi Ran Julia.

Though her life in this world is over,

remember that her new life in Paradise has just begun,

and may it fill our hearts with hope.

Julia was a wonderful mother and wife,

and a dear friend.

Which means that...

she was never alone.

Even now,

she is being sent off by her loving husband, daughter, and son,

and by the countless others who cherished her.

Letting go of a loved one...

is so painful and difficult.

But the Lord gives us hope.

We pray that the Lord will comfort us...

and bestow...

his peace and grace upon all of us...

who remain.

Amen.

I should get going.

Thanks for coming.

My poor, dear sister.

- Go on. - Okay.

She had such a hard life.

You poor things. What are you going to do?

Goodness.

Yes, hello?

- Yes, of course. Yes. - Jin Ho looks just as dead.

Return gifts? For those, we usually...

Jun Kyung, be sure to take good care of your dad.

- Yes, the 30-count... - I will.

- Take care of yourselves too. - is practical and durable.

And the 40-count is softer and more luxurious.

- Go take that somewhere else. - Yes.

I see. It's for a first birthday party.

It's like no one's even sad.

It's like...

they just showed up to check a box.

Everyone just has their own way of grieving.

Jun Kyung, I'm leaving.

- I'm going to go. - Okay. Take care.

A lot of people came.

You're right.

Too bad they didn't visit when she was still alive.

(Julia, Kim Mi Ran)

(Kim Mi Ran)

Let's go.

Your mom should get some rest now.

I'll stay with Jun Seo.

It's okay.

- What do you mean? I saw you look! - Seriously, I really didn't!

I saw you look!

There's been a misunderstanding, so if you could just...

- Then let's just check the CCTV. - Jun Seo.

I said, let's see the CCTV!

It's not a big deal. We don't need the CCTV.

It's not a big deal?

He was checking out my girlfriend, and you say it's not a big deal?

Hey, Seo Jun Seo!

What? What did I do wrong?

Did you have to make a scene here? You're embarrassing me!

It's you who should be ashamed! Did you have to wear that here?

What?

You think that outfit is appropriate for a place like this?

I didn't dress this way for this. This is just how I always dress.

This is me.

I hate it!

I hate the way you're always dressing like that!

And I hate how you dress like that and post it all over social media.

And I hate seeing all the guys thirsting over your posts.

Do you have any idea how lonely you make me feel?

Hey, Yoon Sol.

Hey, Yoon Sol!

What I ruined...

was Mom's last day.

I thought we'd have another chance.

Your mother and I...

Well, things weren't always easy.

But I thought if we just stayed as we were,

we'd grow old together.

Maybe take a nice trip once in a while,

watch the sunset side by side...

while eating some ice cream, and sing songs.

And go on that yacht your mother always wanted to.

It's sad when someone dies.

But it's the things they wanted to do.

The things your mother and I planned to do together.

It feels like all those things vanished right along with her.

Excuse me, could you pull over for a second?

What is it, Dad?

Dad?

Go on.

The person you have reached is unavailable.

Please leave a message...

(Seah Women's Hospital)

You okay?

The patient's cervix is dilated, and her contractions are irregular.

I'm asking about you.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Please. You're just putting on a brave face.

How could you possibly be okay?

The neighbour's guitar music was actually comforting.

What are you talking about?

Someone's born, and someone dies.

Someone's paying me a salary, so I have to do my job.

You're not thinking straight.

I'm a pro. My private matters are separate.

Okay?

- Honey, should I wait outside? - No, don't go. Please.

You can't hold back now. Push.

- Breathe. Don't hold your breath. - Honey, breathe!

The mother needs to breathe, not the father.

I can't do this. I feel like I'm going to die.

- It feels like it, but you won't. - Honey!

No one else can do this for you.

Is this pathetic side of you what you want to show your daughter?

You're not going to be a mother who gets her leg cut off...

in a car accident on a rainy day, are you?

A mother who fights with her daughter...

and never gets the chance to make up.

One who dies...

from a brain haemorrhage, are you?

What in the world are you talking about?

(Admissions, Billing, Consultation Room)

Well, well.

If it isn't the professional who separates work and life.

You're the talk of the hospital.

They're saying Dr. Seo Jun Kyung pioneered a new delivery method.

I can only imagine how confused that poor patient was.

She was having a boy, but you kept screaming "daughter."

I bet the baby was shocked at birth. "Mom, am I a girl?"

I'm really not in the mood for this.

Who's joking?

I was actually going to say you did well.

So our ice queen, Seo Jun Kyung, has a heart after all.

You may have looked a little unhinged,

but who cares?

You did good.

Do you think my mom ever loved me?

Thinking back on it,

her saying "I love you..."

I don't think I ever heard her say it once.

After we bust our bottoms raising our daughters,

they will probably say the same nonsense.

As if you have ever said that to your mom.

I thought I'd get to have at least 40 more meals with her.

Seriously.

So irresponsible, right to the very end.

You know what?

I will never ever die before my daughter.

How inspiring.

A mother whose biggest ambition is to outlive her own daughter.

- Right? I'll be an amazing mom! - Give me a break.

No, Jun Kyung. That's enough.

What? You're leaving already?

Look.

My daughters are desperately trying to reach me.

Don't answer it. Don't.

Hi, sweetie.

Yes?

Did Daddy make you something yummy?

(Mom)

(My Daughter)

Mom.

Hi, Jun Kyung.

I was just getting the laundry in. It started raining all of a sudden.

Gosh, you're so forgetful. Pull yourself together.

For crying out loud. Where is it?

- Mom, where are you? - I'm almost there.

Quit hounding me.

See? I told you to send a courier, especially since it's raining.

A courier? Are we made of money? It's a quick drive.

- So where are you now? - I just passed Hoam Station.

Okay, I'm heading out now.

Mom, what's taking you so long?

Hurry up!

(Yeonsu Hospital)

(Yeonsu Hospital)

I told you not to come.

I told you not to come, didn't I?

I told you it was raining.

Because it was raining.

I told you not to come.

It's not your fault, Jun Kyung.

It's not your fault.

Don't cry.

Don't cry, Jun Kyung.

It's not your fault.

- Gosh. - It's starting to rain!

So, what should we get to eat?

Hey!

Hey, Seo Jun Seo!

Hey!

(Fast pitch: only 1 player allowed, 10 dollars for 17 pitches)

Seriously!

Please let me get one hit.

One hit!

Hey, mister!

Mister!

- Mister... - What's wrong?

Mister, please help me.

- My neck is stuck. - What are you doing in the rain?

We meet again.

Right.

Oh, dear. I seem to have forgotten the code to my place.

Can you believe it?

Why don't you ask your husband to let you in?

My husband?

Right. My husband.

He's on a business trip. Way out of town.

You could just call and ask him.

Darn it. Perfect timing.

Where is it? Come on, where is my phone?

Really.

- Gosh. - Your phone is ringing.

Hey, what's our passcode?

The ER?

Which hospital?

Okay, I'm on my way.

Look. I'll give you a ride.

No, that's okay.

- Isn't it urgent? - It is.

Get in.

- In that? - Yes.

- Whose car is it? - It's my car.

- It's mine. - But...

- The ambulance... - Shouldn't we head to the ER?

Whose car?

- It's my car. - Hold on.

It hurts.

Jun Kyung.

What? Have you been drinking?

I see you're thriving.

What are you writing your thesis on? Some kind of baseball-fusion theory?

Your brother's in this condition, and that's the first thing you say?

I heard everything from the nurse. You pulled a muscle swinging at air,

and you're fine. They said you can remove the neck brace soon.

"Fine?" I was practically dying. I'm only up because of the drugs.

- I never should've called you. - You wanted me to pay the bill.

Don't pay it! I mean it, don't you dare pay that bill.

Really? Then, mind if I take your wallet?

How can one person be so infuriating?

Seriously.

I'm sorry.

No, don't be.

I'm the one who's sorry.

No, I'm really sorry.

Why are you crying? Don't cry.

Don't cry. It's my fault, okay?

Look at me. Look at me, Sol.

Why are you crying?

Your poor neck.

- I really love you. - Come here.

I love you more.

I love you!

Hey, Sol.

Hello, Jun Kyung.

Hello.

Hello.

And you are?

What? Right, so this is...

And your name was?

I'm Ju Do Hyun.

Right, Ju Do Hyun. He's my neighbour.

Wait, you live next door? Then why are you together this late?

What?

Your sister and I...

were on a date...

when she got your urgent call.

Why would you say we were on a date? He's going to get the wrong idea.

My apologies.

Especially since you have a husband.

Actually, I'm not married.

I know.

Is it obvious?

You're 36.

- A doctor at Seah Hospital. - A doctor at Seah Hospital.

Family-wise, parents and a younger brother.

Height is 167cm. Weight...

It's a little more than I was told.

It was a gorgeous car, but I got sick of it in two years.

And you start seeing them everywhere.

- So I just switched to a Maserati. - I already booked a room.

Maserati actually has a team of engine sound design engineers.

- They're pianists and composers... - So you want sex, is that it?

We just met today,

and it hasn't even been an hour.

Hey. Please keep your voice down.

You're right. That way, we don't waste any time,

and we can quickly see if we're compatible or not.

My apologies.

Keep it.

You wasted your time on a woman you won't get. Don't waste money.

Rude to the very end, aren't you?

My date was a total bore,

but that was entertaining.

It was impressive.

Downing your drink and storming out.

I'm not usually like that.

Really?

I don't know. Maybe I am.

Want to listen to some music?

Something that will boost my self-esteem, please.

One second.

That way.

Remember your password?

It's nice having a good neighbour.

About that...

I won't be your neighbour for much longer.

I'm moving out soon.

I see. Is that so?

It's a shame, isn't it?

Now that...

we won't run into each other anymore,

how about we meet on purpose for a change?

You said you wanted the lowest possible rate,

so you signed up for the non-refundable package.

I'm sorry, but we can't offer you a refund.

As I said,

my wife, whom I was going with, has passed away.

I'm very sorry to hear that.

But there's nothing we can do.

We hope you have a pleasant trip.

(Golden Tour)

Julia held the family together.

She handled everything, including the kids.

She worked so hard to raise those kids right.

I wonder how poor, helpless Raphael will manage on his own.

I'm just so worried about him...

Raphael? I'll see you on Sunday.

Raphael!

Raphael.

Hello.

Something came up, so I couldn't make it to the funeral.

That's all right.

Our dear Julia. She seemed so well, but then she was gone so suddenly.

I heard it was a beautiful service.

Just the right number of mourners came,

and the priest's eulogy was magnificent.

My goodness, the death of a spouse...

They say it's the most stressful event in a person's life.

Are you holding up okay, Raphael?

Can you take this off? I don't need it.

This poor man...

Raphael. I thought you'd left. Is something wrong?

My goodness! Raphael!

Someone died, and you call it what?

"A beautiful funeral?"

Goodness, Raphael. Raphael, what's gotten into you?

- Oh, my! - No funeral is beautiful!

He's lost his mind.

Oh, my gosh, he's lost his mind. He's lost it!

Why are you still here, Raphael?

You're all right, aren't you?

Yes. I'm fine.

Julia will always be watching over you.

- Thank you. - Of course.

I mean...

It hasn't even been that long since my mom passed away.

And I keep wondering if I should even be doing this.

Do you think someone's just going to show up at the perfect time for you,

and ask, "So, is now a good time? Perfect for dating, right?"

You're no service tech,

but to give away your number like that...

- to a guy? - For real?

Hey, that was just because he said he was moving.

So I just got caught up in the moment.

I must've been out of my mind.

You won't know till you meet him.

It's not like you must marry him or have kids with him.

- You're just seeing what he's like. - Exactly.

Right?

No, I did get the address, but... No way.

Guys, that guy's wearing a hoodie again.

A hoodie?

Did they meet?

Is he underdressed, or am I overdressed?

Hey, who knows? Maybe he's the CEO of some hot startup.

Hand it over to me.

Jun Kyung. Hey, first of all, don't just say what comes to mind.

That thought... No, you know what? Just don't think at all, okay?

No, wait. That's not right.

Whatever you want to do, don't do it. Okay?

He saw me. I've got to go.

Jun Kyung? What? Okay? Hello?

What?

Were you on the phone?

- I hope things go well. - Was she on the phone?

She was.

Excuse me!

Another bottle of soju?

Ma'am!

You're here early.

Yes, I got here super early.

This place is super popular. If you're late, the line is insane.

- I see. - This pork rind is amazing. Cheers!

- This is awkward, isn't it? - Sorry?

Yes, a little...

Of course it is.

We've only ever run into each other.

This is the first time we've actually...

Don't you have any questions for me?

Well, I...

I know a little bit about you, Jun Kyung.

It's just...

I feel like I know a little bit about you too.

Let's see...

You seem a little younger than me.

Maybe 35?

You'd better not be married, of course.

And your job...

Something in the arts?

A starving artist, I presume?

- It shows? - Really?

He's charming. He's even kind of cute, in a way.

But...

the fact that he's 35 and still just doing music...

For some reason, that doesn't feel like a real job to me.

So what kind of music does he make?

How should I describe it?

It's just, you know...

A bit of this and that.

Whatever feels right.

I pretty much do it all.

He doesn't even know what he's doing.

Does that remind you of anyone?

Who?

One guy still in a rebellious phase is more than enough,

and that's Seo Jun Seo.

- So he's broke? - Come on, do I even need to ask?

Gosh.

"If you don't mind me asking, what's your annual salary?"

"Are you self-sufficient? Are you a night owl who works late?"

"Because I'm a morning person with a 9-to-5."

You should've asked him those things since you were already out with him.

If a guy were to ask,

"How much do you weigh? What's your waist size?"

"What's your body fat percentage?" Would you tell him on a first date?

- Sure, I'd tell him. - I'd tell him.

I've got nothing to hide.

I wish someone would ask me.

For a guy his age...

What did he have to sacrifice for that kind of freedom?

Wealth and fame?

Exactly.

I'm not sure I could handle that kind of freedom.

Here, try some.

- You must have burned yourself. - I did.

No, I don't want to handle it.

When it's already hard enough to find...

things you have in common with someone,

you're just hunting for things you dislike or don't have in common.

You're actively looking for them.

I'm not hunting for them. They're just obvious.

Obvious? What's so obvious? Is this a game of Tetris to you?

You have this void you've built up from all your insecurities,

and you expect some guy to just slot in there perfectly?

If you only wait for the long piece, it's game over.

Do you think she'll ever find a guy who'll sweep her off her feet?

No, that alone won't do it. We're out of booze.

- She'd have to be possessed. - And we're out of booze.

Hey, hold on a second.

I thought as long as a guy was hot enough...

for you to just live off his looks, that was good enough for you.

That's what I thought too.

But I guess I'm more materialistic than I realised.

What?

Is that really all he said?

The truth is...

I was certain about something.

Certain about what?

That you, Jun Kyung,

would need me.

They say attraction...

starts with observation.

I feel like I heard that somewhere.

And I...

unintentionally...

ended up observing you, Jun Kyung.

Almost every day.

(2:32am)

(Delicious Anytime! New Ramen Meal Kit Available Now!)

You looked lonely.

You did, Jun Kyung.

It was as if...

you were trying to be lonely.

If that makes any sense.

But...

who in the world actually tries to be lonely?

(The Guy Next Door)

Did you get home okay?

(The Guy Next Door)

(Charging will be complete in...)

For goodness' sake.

What's up?

Okay, I'm on my way.

We'll talk when I get there.

We keep running into each other like this.

I was worried. I couldn't get a hold of you.

Did I do something wrong last time?

No.

So it was the restaurant. I knew it.

I just thought...

that we were both...

really comfortable together,

and that we really hit it off.

In what way do we "hit it off?"

Fair point.

Which means...

all we need to do is get in sync.

Get to know each other better.

Then again...

I guess no response was an answer in itself.

It's not just you.

I'm not interested in getting to know anyone right now.

(Golden Tour)

You can't be serious.

You said you booked this trip for Mom, right?

So you should obviously cancel. You're not going alone, are you?

Then you take Dad to Jeju Island.

- If you want to go so bad, you go. - You think I'm not busy?

What, and you think I am?

Jun Seo.

- Look, son... - Aren't you even sad?

Aren't you?

Why is no one else sad?

Why?

You know, I...

For seven years now, since your mom's accident...

So what, you're happy now?

Going to some fancy resort to celebrate Mom's death?

Seo Jun Seo. Watch your mouth.

That's rich, coming from you.

Don't you remember the last thing you said to Mom before she died?

That she looked fat.

I said her clothes looked too small. I never said she looked fat.

And you don't regret that?

Being sad and feeling guilty are two different things.

- Do you regret it or not? - And what good would that do?

You should still regret it.

Is this what you call "grieving in your own way?"

Is it? You...

You think we all had it rough because of Mom, don't you?

But how are you any different from Mom?

You both only think about yourselves and your pain. You're selfish too.

But...

at least Mom wasn't a coward like you.

You just ran away.

You didn't move out because you were making it on your own.

You were running away from this family.

(Operating Room)

(Operating Room)

(Absolute Rest Required)

(Absolute Rest Required)

Mom.

We need to go to the hospital.

- We should go to the hospital. - I'm not going.

Aren't you going to do your physical therapy?

How am I supposed to do therapy on a leg that isn't there?

Fine.

Even if you won't go to the hospital,

you should at least wash your face and your hair.

Okay?

I don't want to.

Are you just going to give up on life, Mom?

You blame me for this, don't you?

That you ended up like this because of me.

So you're trying to destroy yourself just to spite me, is that it?

- Get out. - That's why I told you not to come.

- Get out. - I told you it was raining.

- I said get out! - Why are you here driving me crazy?

Get out!

Hey, Jun Kyung.

How can you just leave like this?

Your mom's not in a good place. Fix things before you go.

Maybe next time.

Jun Kyung.

I wanted to tell myself not to leave.

To myself back then.

I wanted to stop myself.

To tell myself to stop.

That if I ran away then,

I would just keep running.

Always pretending to be okay.

Pretending that nothing was wrong.

But again...

and again.

I...

would end up lonely.

I saw that. I was pretty thrown.

- Hye Rin's manager... - Yes?

Really treats Daniel like...

- his beck and call. - Seriously?

No, that's not it at all.

- Hello? - Drinking by yourself again?

We're opening some wild grape wine. Why don't you hurry over?

That's right.

I always did run away to your place, didn't I?

What?

Just like Hyung Jun said,

I guess there's nothing I can do by myself.

I can't fight, I can't make up,

I can't comfort anyone, and I can't be comforted.

The only thing I can do by myself...

is being lonely.

Jun Kyung.

Do you want me to come over?

No.

I'm okay.

Tonight, I'm okay.

Jun Kyung.

I'm sorry.

No, it's...

You...

have nothing to be sorry about.

No, what I mean is...

It's just...

You mean?

I haven't been honest.

I always lie and pretend I'm fine.

So...

what I'm trying to say is...

I'd like to get to know you.

But I thought...

you didn't want to get to know anyone.

I'd like to try.

If it's not too late.

It is getting late.

But it looks like there's still a chance.

So, what should we do now?

Let's take it slow.

Okay.

Slowly.

Want to come in for one minute?

No.

Slowly.

Right.

Slowly.

I made single servings of bone broth and put them in the freezer.

Make sure you eat well, and always lock the door.

(Comments)

Yoon Sol, you killed it today.

Got a crush on me?

"Got a crush on me?"

- What? - It's Ju Hyeon Gyeong.

- Okay. - It's a pleasure to meet you.

Seo Jin Ho?

Yes.

Is Kim Mi Ran not coming with you?

Something came up.

Is it okay if I go by myself?

Life...

never lets a shining blessing...

or an unbearable sorrow...

linger by our side for long.

More than that unbearable sorrow,

- Where have I seen... - my deep rage that makes...

- Right. - my heart pound is more important.

- That's a first. - Pardon?

You're the first person I've seen wear dress shoes on a trip.

More than that unbearable sorrow,

- You look sharp. - my own small, unexpected thrill...

- is what's most important... - Grab your bags.

- to us. - Please come this way.

(Departures)

A shining blessing,

or an unbearable sorrow.

Nothing...

(Kim Mi Ran)

is meant to stay...

by our side for very long.

(Love Me)

- A birthday party? - Yes.

How about my birthday party at your house?

Is this what you call "grieving in our own way?"

I'm a truly hopeless scumbag.

I'm glad you came. I'm so glad you came.

I feel like I'm the only one living well,

and I feel so guilty and miserable about it.

Seo Jin Ho.

Seo Jin Ho?

We agreed to take things slow, right?

You like him that much?

Just as I thought, being a couple complicates things.

You're not getting disappointed as you learn more about me, are you?

Why did I ever like you? Why did I trust someone like you?

The regret is driving me crazy.