Original subtitles

[♪ theme music playing]

WOULD YOU MARRY ME?

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, ETC. ARE FICTIONAL

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED WITH GUARDIANS PRESENT

ANIMALS WERE FILMED UNDER EXPERT SUPERVISION AND WELFARE RULES

[Wooju's mom] Elizabeth?

[♪ whimsical music playing]

Elizabeth?

Elizabeth. Elizabeth.

Where did she go?

[Elizabeth meows]

[Wooju] Where is it?

[sighing] Not here.

[phone ringing]

MOM

ACCEPT

-At Jenny's aunt's house? -[Wooju] Yes.

She'll be in Hong Kong until next month, so she told me to take her there.

You should've told me beforehand. I was startled.

Anyway, where is Jenny's aunt's house?

Beauté Palace.

Beauté Palace?

Hey, I should've gone with you.

Why would you come with me?

What do you mean?

I heard it's really exclusive.

I could've looked around and said hi while I was there.

Should I head over now?

No, I'm hanging up now.

I'm leaving as soon as I drop her off.

[line disconnects]

[sighs] She has no idea how I feel.

Where is it?

[♪ dramatic music playing]

That's not fair. I told you my wishes.

-Don't ask. -Then spit out the food you just ate.

-[retching] -[exclaims in disgust]

Okay, then.

Tell me if I catch you.

[♪ dramatic sting]

[Meri screams, gasps]

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

[slow, rhythmic heartbeats]

[gasps softly]

[♪ dramatic guitar music playing]

[doorbell chimes]

[sighs]

-Who is that? -Kim Wooju.

[sighs]

I swear that was Meri.

Am I seeing things?

[Elizabeth meows]

-[meows] -[exclaims worriedly]

Elizabeth, stop!

-Get back in there. -[meows]

[♪ gripping dramatic music playing]

[sighs]

Do you think he saw me?

I'm sure he didn't.

Either that, or he didn't recognize you.

But didn't you say he was in Hong Kong?

Actually, he called me to tell me that he's back in Korea.

But I hung up because I was flustered.

Do you think he came here knowingly?

Well, then he wouldn't have just left.

You're right. He wouldn't.

But if in the worst case...

The worst case?

If he came knowing everything,

then we can only tell the truth and team up with him.

No way.

It's unlikely that he'll give up on this house.

That means he won't easily expose us.

And since you two are still legally married,

Beauté won't cancel your winning.

I'd rather get caught

than team up with Wooju.

Not after what he and his family did to me and my mom.

If he knew that I won this,

he'd gleefully threaten me with it.

It's obvious that he'll demand this house in exchange for keeping the secret.

I can't bear to see that.

[sighs]

I get that you're feeling wronged, but what about the loan?

Isn't the money you borrowed from your mom everything she had?

[♪ soft, gentle music playing]

The person who needs this house more than anyone is you, not him.

So, don't get emotional and just think rationally.

WOULD YOU MARRY ME?

EPISODE 6

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

[fitness trainer] One, two, three, four.

The other side.

Left foot behind.

Going low. One, two, three.

Let's stretch our hips. One.

The other side. Two.

Three.

After a five-minute break, we'll lightly stretch and start.

Okay, let's all give a round of applause.

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

You got new trainers.

You noticed already. [chuckles]

I told you that my feet hurt if I run for a long time.

Apparently, it's because my arches collapsed.

So, I had my feet scanned and got custom trainers.

I could fly away in these.

-I guess exercise is all about the gear. -Yes, it is.

You should try for a half-marathon this time, then.

I was also thinking of trying out for it.

[exclaims softly]

He shows up regularly.

[chuckles softly]

He is the managing director.

He's a true young-and-rich who lives in Beauté Palace.

Apparently, he's the reason Beauté hit

legendary sales numbers three years in a row.

Isn't he so dashing?

I guess he's good at his job.

But he's so cold and unapproachable.

He doesn't even stay for a beer afterward.

I think he's single, though.

Let him be. He seems busy.

[fitness trainer] Okay, let's get started.

If you don't feel well, let me know straight away.

Keep your pace in check.

Also, keep your distance.

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

-[fitness trainer] Let's go. -Yeah, let's go!

[taking deep breaths]

[♪ foreboding music playing]

[groans]

-[groans] -[woman] Ma'am!

Are you okay?

-Stop! -Hold!

-Ma'am! -Can you hear me?

[woman] Oh, my gosh!

Does anyone have their phone?

-Hey... -What's wrong?

[Jingyeong] Excuse me.

[panting]

Ma'am, are you okay?

Can you hear me?

[continues panting]

Call 911 and tell them that someone's in cardiac arrest.

-Okay. -[line connects]

We're at Hangang River Park, and we have a medical emergency.

We're currently at... Please hold.

Check if there's an AED at the information center.

I'll go get it.

[breathing heavily]

[♪ gripping dramatic music playing]

[gasps softly]

[panting]

[camera shutter clicking]

Stop recording and let's go.

Why? This is great.

-We'll be in trouble if we get caught. -Give me a break.

[Jingyeong] Oh, no.

[panting]

[camera shutter clicks]

[Sanghyeon] Let me take over.

[Jingyeong] Excuse me, what are you doing?

-Do you even know how? -You should cover yourself up.

[♪ pop-rock music playing]

I think this one will tip over when we pull out the drawer

from the weight of the hangwa.

[sharp inhale]

Side-opening drawers would be better.

I think so, too. It would showcase the items better.

[acknowledges]

But this part looks a little dull.

It might be nice to add an accent to the handles.

How about fancy gold leaf detailing?

No.

Let's focus on the design, not the materials.

A sleek linear or round design would maintain that elegant simplicity.

I'll come up with more designs for the handle.

Could you contact Monk Haeho, Songhee?

Okay.

[♪ feel-good music playing]

[Meri] We've set the packaging concept as "jewelry box."

It symbolizes a jewelry box containing hangwa

that's as precious and beautiful as jewels.

If we're allowed to make it function like an actual jewelry box afterward,

it will be made of wood rather than paper.

Wouldn't the costs spike?

Specialty paper isn't exactly cheap, either.

I got separate quotes for paper, wood, and mother-of-pearl options.

[inhales sharply] I think mother-of-pearl would cater to specific preferences.

And it might seem outdated.

I also think wood would be better.

We have a few VVIPs in their 20s and 30s.

-Right. -[Kim Wooju] Let's settle with wood, then.

And we'll adjust the cost accordingly.

[sharp inhale] How's the thank-you card going?

We're planning to incorporate a verse from Monk Haeho's poetry.

He's famous for his calligraphy.

Who is Monk Haeho? Is he famous?

Yes, he's trending these days.

He's also famous for couples counseling.

-True. -[Ms. Oh] Really?

-Did you get his approval? -[Meri] Yes, we did.

We're currently deciding which poem to calligraph.

[bystander] What happened?

-I performed CPR for about seven minutes. -Okay.

-The patient is conscious now. -Got it.

We'll transport the patient now.

[siren wailing]

[sighs in relief]

[indistinct chatter]

[♪ rock music playing]

[both grunt]

[grunts]

[groans]

[grunts]

[screams]

Wait...

[groans]

-Passcode. -[panting]

[screams] It's 0901.

Illegal filming carries up to seven years in prison

and a 50-million-won fine.

If forensics reveals more,

you'll be charged as a repeat offender with no leniency.

If you are a repeat offender,

even rich parents will have a hard time getting you out.

[exclaims in pain] Damn it.

He made me do it.

I did not.

Hey, you made me do it.

You threatened me if I didn't record it.

MOVE TO TRASH

I'll let you off since it looks like your first time.

But I won't the next time.

[phone clatters]

[panting]

Hey.

Come here.

Do you get good grades?

Pardon?

I do.

You'll have to be really smart

if you want to pick up the crumbs next to your rich friend.

[♪ soft melancholy music playing]

[clicks tongue]

[train approaching, rumbles past]

Okay, got it.

[line disconnects]

Beauté confirmed.

[gasps]

-It passed on the first try! -Oh, yes!

Good work.

No, you did all the work.

-Listen to you. -[phone vibrating]

Your social skills have come a long way.

[chuckles softly] I could send you out for sales now.

TEAM LEADER KIM WOOJU

[Kim Wooju] I loved your packaging idea.

It shows you put a lot of thought into it.

[Meri] I'm glad that I could be of help.

[♪ whimsical music playing]

-Is it your boyfriend? -No.

You were smiling from ear to ear while texting.

Nonsense.

How's your wedding preparation going?

What?

[chuckles, gasps]

[Songhee chuckles softly]

[♪ dramatic guitar music playing]

[Songhee] Speak of the devil.

Looks like he missed you already and came running.

Hello.

Hi.

[♪ dramatic sting]

And if Wooju contacts you again,

we'll need to find out his motives.

What brings you here?

I just wanted to see you.

[chuckles] Gosh, it's been a while since I've been here.

Was it three years ago?

You got fired and rented this place to go independent.

For the opening ritual, we got boiled pork slices, Choco Pies,

and makgeolli from the convenience store.

Do you remember?

After the ritual and sending Songhee home,

do you remember what we did?

-We kissed-- -Where are you getting at?

[chuckles sheepishly]

Nowhere, I was just reminiscing.

Oh, what did you do on Sunday?

[♪ dramatic music playing]

Why do you ask?

My friend's acquaintance lives at Beauté Palace,

so I went there for something, and saw someone who looked just like you.

I was just wondering if it really was you.

I was in the office the whole weekend.

I have a lot to do these days.

Right?

Of course, there's no way you'd be there.

That's what I thought.

You must've been mistaken.

That's how I am these days.

I'm seeing things now.

It might be because you're on my mind day and night.

-[scoffs softly] -These days...

I think a lot about you.

[sighs]

Does your new girlfriend know

that you're acting like this?

I broke up with Jenny.

I understand her position.

She knew I wasn't over you.

She told me to make a choice.

And my choice...

was you, Meri.

[chuckles] Honestly...

I just couldn't get over you.

That's why I called as soon as I came back to Seoul.

Since we're on the subject,

I want us to get back together.

Like you generously used to,

could you forgive my momentary mistake?

I'm sorry,

but do I have to?

You were like this every time we argued.

[♪ soft melancholy music playing]

And I understood and forgave you every time.

I thought that's what you do when you love someone.

But not anymore.

It's not because of your mom, who has always been embarrassed by me.

It's also not because of you.

It's because my mindset changed.

How can love change?

It did for me

because I was hurt too many times.

Is this because I didn't answer your call in Hong Kong?

-Back then, I was-- -Yes, I think it started then.

I want to be with someone who's there for me when I'm struggling.

Not someone who wants me only when they need me.

Meri.

[sighs] This conversation itself is ridiculous.

It's already over between us.

Can you leave now? I need to work.

What?

Oh, sure.

I guess you're a bit emotional right now.

Let's talk again later.

[door closes]

[♪ poignant, melancholy music playing]

[sighs]

[sighs wearily]

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

I'VE PLANTED YOU LIKE A FLOWER IN MY HEART

CEO YOO MERI

[mouse clicking]

[die-cut machine clicks rhythmically]

Name?

[continues indistinctly]

HANGIL DELIVERY EXPRESS

MARKETING TEAM

-What? -[♪ dramatic sting]

What's this?

Mr. Han.

Ms. Oh, Mr. Kim, I think you need to see this.

-What is it? -[Wonseok] What?

DRUNK PASSENGER DISRUPTS FLIGHT

ASSAULTING CREW AND IN-FLIGHT DISTURBANCES

THE FAMOUS MONK HAEHO DISRUPTED A FLIGHT

[♪ gripping whimsical music playing]

Monk Haeho, famous as a poet and life coach,

was arrested by the airport police

after causing a drunken disturbance on a flight.

On yesterday's 7:00 p.m. flight from Incheon International Airport

to J.FC International Airport in New York,

video footage has emerged showing disruptive behavior

and assault on the flight crew, sparking public outrage.

The individual in the video has been identified as Monk Haeho,

a public figure who has been active as a poet and life coach,

using his influence for good...

[sighs wearily]

Our calligraphy is doomed.

What do we do?

Haven't we finished that already?

Are the deliveries complete?

-When are they delivering? -Today.

Can you check if the deliveries have begun?

[Ms. Oh sighs]

[Miyeon sighs softly]

That's not a big deal.

We can just take out the cards.

The issue is that the deliveries have already begun.

I just went to check on the marketing team.

It's like someone died in there.

Beauté is calling to complain and everything.

If Grandma finds out, Wooju might get fired.

It's that serious, Mom.

Calls from Beauté?

That's not good.

What are you saying?

With Wooju gone, I can go back to the marketing team.

Hey!

That deal's happening because your dad has connections with Beauté's CEO.

We can't mess it up.

[inaudible]

This could blow back on your dad.

[clicks tongue]

Gosh, Wooju acts so smart, yet how can he mess up like this?

Embarrassing his uncle...

Honestly, he's useless.

-Hey, Mom. -What?

Who will you save if Dad and I fall in the water?

What kind of ridiculous question is that?

Are you hungry or something?

No, but I think you'll choose your husband over your son.

You think I should save you?

We already taught you how to swim.

You were taught by the national athlete. You should swim on your own.

On the other hand, your dad can't swim.

And he only knows me.

Even when I was getting married,

he caused a scene in front of my dad, saying he couldn't live without me.

I married him, thinking that it was like saving his life.

[snickers]

Mom, let's not distort history.

Everyone knows that you were begging him to marry you.

Anyway, Mom, you need to depend on and trust me, not Dad.

When you get old, I'll be the one next to you.

Gosh, how creepy.

Thank you.

I'm sorry to bother you like this.

-What did they say? -Well, for now,

they've put a hold on all delivery men that they could contact.

But apparently, they can't get in touch with a few of them.

Texts have been sent, but it seems they aren't checking them.

It's hard to look at the phone during deliveries.

We should go.

-Pardon? -Now?

-Us? -It's doable

if we split by region and catch up with the trucks.

It's only been an hour since they left, so we'll catch up if we leave now.

-We just remove the cards, right? -Yes.

Sejung, give us the delivery addresses.

Okay.

[♪ enthralling music playing]

Ms. Oh.

Here's yours, Mr. Kim.

How are we supposed to do this?

-[Ms. Oh] Where is Ms. Yoo? -I'm right here.

[Ms. Oh] Ms. Yoo!

How could you let this happen?

I'm sorry.

This isn't Ms. Yoo's fault.

-Shall we get going then? -Okay.

Come with me, Songhee.

Sejung, you come with me. I'll go get ready.

[Sejung] Us together?

DELIVERY ADDRESS LIST

[line ringing]

[line connects]

Sir!

I'm calling from Myungsoondang.

-You're out on delivery, right? -Ask him where he is.

Where about are you?

-Yongsan? -Tell him we're coming.

We're on our way now. There's a mix-up in the orders, sir.

Yes.

Yes, okay.

Thank you so much!

What a relief.

He couldn't start the deliveries yet due to the traffic.

Let's go to Yongsan Park!

[motorbike engine roars]

[♪ dramatic rock music playing]

Here.

I think taking the taxi would be faster.

This is the best if we are using shortcuts.

Mr. Han, when did you start biking to work?

Me? I do this from time to time.

-Haven't you seen me? -You have a license, right?

Geez, my family owns a Chinese restaurant,

so I've been riding one since middle school.

Hop on already. Come this way.

Good.

Okay.

Here we go. Hold on tight.

[engine revs]

[Sejung screams]

HANGIL DELIVERY EXPRESS

[tires screech]

[delivery agent] Gosh.

-Sir. -Sir!

[chuckling awkwardly]

[both gasp]

[Wonseok] Give it to me.

[sighs]

I'm really sorry.

This was really important.

Oh, I see.

[♪ gripping whimsical music playing]

Mr. Han, is this how you do this?

Gosh, don't make it crooked.

-They'll notice that it's been undone. -Oh, how do you tie this?

Let me. Give it here.

You go like this.

And if you go like this...

[chuckles nervously]

It looks weird.

I told you.

Sejung, should we call Ms. Yoo?

[Meri] Hold both ends.

And tie it once.

[♪ feel-good music playing]

Create a hook with your left hand.

-No, this part has to be on the outside. -[Wonseok] Oh, I see.

Like this?

Yes, that's right.

Put this end through the hook to complete the knot.

And lastly,

just tidy up this middle part so that it's pretty.

-I did it! -It worked!

-We did it! -[Meri] Good.

Oh, where is Mr. Kim?

I thought you went with him.

I'm waiting for the deliveryman here.

Mr. Kim went to get the package that had already been delivered nearby.

[mumbles]

[sighs]

-Okay. -[dog barking]

What?

[in English] Calm down.

-[in Korean] Good boy. -[growling]

-I wasn't trying to steal this. -[barking]

I'll just put it back, okay?

[♪ dramatic guitar music playing]

Hey!

[continues barking]

[♪ dramatic sting]

[♪ ethereal sparkle]

Okay, sit.

Good boy.

Wait.

[♪ soft, gentle music playing]

Such a good boy.

Sit.

Good. Now, wait.

[chuckles]

Wait. [chuckles]

I'm so sorry.

His leash slipped out of my hand while I was parking.

[acknowledges]

No, it's okay.

I'm really sorry.

-Let's go, baby. -Bye.

He is so lucky.

I was just about to knock him over.

-[♪ whimsical music playing] -[giggles]

Why do you laugh?

Nothing. Let's go.

-[giggles] -[exclaims quizzically]

-[clears throat] -Anyway, where did you get that?

What do you mean, where? It's my emergency snack.

-Do you carry around jerky? -Yes.

I've got crispy rice snacks, gummies, and some red ginseng.

Tell me if you get hungry.

[chuckling] You're like a walking convenience store.

It looks heavy. Do you want me to carry it for you?

-I'm fine. -Come on. Let me.

It's really okay. [chuckles softly]

It's heavy.

Those shoulders look sturdy. You should carry it.

[chuckles softly]

Here.

[grunts] This is for the jerky.

We also just wrapped up. Heading home now.

Mr. Han and Sejung are also clocking out right at the site.

Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.

[line disconnects]

Ms. Oh and Songhee said they've completed the retrieval.

[hums thoughtfully]

Are you heading home?

Actually, I need to go back to the office.

I have a draft to send over.

[exclaims thoughtfully]

I'll drop you off.

[phone vibrating]

WOOJU

[phone continues vibrating]

It's Kim Wooju.

Pick it up.

We should find out why he's calling.

I met with him already.

[♪ soft melancholy music playing]

[phone continues vibrating]

-[line ringing] -[sighs worriedly]

[sighs] Please pick up.

[continues ringing]

[automated voice] The call can't be connected. Transferring to voicemail.

-[line disconnects] -[sighs wearily]

She's not picking up her phone again.

[♪ ominous music playing]

Oh, my gosh. You startled me.

What do you want with Meri?

Don't listen in on other people's calls.

Are you going somewhere?

I'm flying to Japan with Mom tonight.

To Beppu Onsen.

[sighs] When are you coming back?

It's a three-day package trip. [snickers]

-There's beef bone soup in the fridge. -Okay.

Don't even think about contacting Meri again.

If she finds out that you're marrying a rich girl,

she might cause a scene at the wedding.

She's probably already fuming because Mom and her mom had a fight.

[♪ dramatic guitar music playing]

Mom met with Meri's mom?

-When? -What do you mean, when?

When you were in Hong Kong.

It seemed like Meri hadn't told her mom that you guys broke off the engagement.

So, Mom went berserk there and then.

Why would you do that?

What do you mean? It was to stop her from clinging to you.

Geez, I can't believe this!

No wonder.

That's why Meri is so mad.

If she doesn't forgive me, it's all your and Mom's fault.

Go and be ready to apologize, okay?

Where are you going?

Aren't you going to drop us off at the airport?

Hi, Songhee.

I can't get a hold of Meri. Do you know where she is right now?

Oh, we had a small argument.

You know.

Just a lovers' quarrel.

[exclaims in realization]

She's out on business right now, so she might be hard to reach.

There's been an incident at Myungsoondang.

It's one of our clients.

She's probably with the team leader from there.

The office?

Yes, I think she'll head to the office once she's done.

I see. Thank you.

I'll treat you to a meal later.

[line disconnects]

[seat belt clicks]

PLEASE FIND THE ATTACHED DESIGN DRAFT YOU REQUESTED

DESIGN DRAFT B DESIGN DRAFT A

[Kim Wooju] That's a relief.

That Wooju doesn't know anything.

But you know there's still a risk, right?

Of course.

By the way,

did you mean what you said back then?

About what?

That you wouldn't team up with Wooju even if you had to get caught.

Oh, that.

I just said it in the moment.

[acknowledges] Right?

I did say it in the heat of the moment,

but I'm sticking with it.

You see,

I thought it through after what you said.

[sighs] It's a lot of money.

What wouldn't I do for it?

But I just couldn't.

I know. I seem pathetic, don't I?

That's just me.

I'm the kind who just goes all in, no brakes.

[inhales deeply]

We'll do it together.

Come to think of it, Wooju hasn't done anything.

You entered the raffle.

And you won the raffle.

I went to the ceremony with you.

It feels wrong for someone who did nothing to profit from it.

We did all the work.

Mr. Kim.

Thank you so much.

I won't ever forget what you've done for me.

[♪ dreamy, orchestral music playing]

I was actually really nervous this whole time.

In case you'd say you want out.

I was really struggling, but I couldn't tell anyone.

[gasps]

I'm really going to do my best, so you hang in there, too.

We're close to the end.

[claps hands] Okay.

Then I'll trust you and go with it, okay?

Okay.

[both chuckle]

[sensor beeping]

-[Kim Wooju] On the left. -[Meri] I see it.

[car alarm chirps]

Who's that?

[engine starts]

[tires screech]

[♪ gripping dramatic music playing]

Where are they going?

NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY

[knocking at window]

Are you a resident?

[hesitates] I'm not. I'm just visiting.

Visiting which house?

Well...

[Jenny] This is my aunt's address.

Unit 2 of Complex 3 at Beauté Palace.

Unit 2 of Complex 3.

Okay.

[Meri clears throat]

Thank you for dropping me off.

-Drive home safe. -Okay.

I'll leave after I see you head in.

No, you should get going.

I'll get going after I see you go in.

I'll go in after I see you get going.

All right, then.

-[Sanghyeon] Yes. -[door closes]

Yes, I'm on my way now. I'll look for it in the car.

Okay.

[♪ tense, whimsical music playing]

-[gate clatters] -[grunts softly]

[gate clangs]

Gosh, he's standing right there, so I can't get going.

[Meri sighs deeply]

You should leave a bit later.

Since there was a mistake in the deliveries today,

someone might need to ask something.

Shall I?

I'll leave later, then.

[sharp inhale]

[exhales]

Do you need any hammering or fixing done?

No, I'm okay.

The management office sorts it out for me if I ask.

Gosh, what if they catch you living alone?

Tell me while I'm here.

[chuckles] There isn't anything.

What's that?

[hesitates]

I can hang the curtains myself since you installed the bar for me.

It's fine.

This is when a husband comes in handy.

[♪ dreamy, ambient music playing]

"Husband"?

Oh, no. That's not what I meant.

[stutters] I mean...

[gasps, screams]

[♪ comical music playing]

Oh, gosh. Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

-Are you really okay? -Yes.

Oh, no. Your clothes are all wet.

I'll do it. Don't worry about it.

[♪ enthralling orchestral music playing]

[hesitates]

It's okay.

I'll dry this while you dry your hair.

Okay, then.

I'm sure it'll dry soon.

By the way, just call me if you ever need someone tall.

[chuckles] Okay.

What are you doing tomorrow?

I don't have anything tomorrow.

[acknowledges]

-Do you want... -How about a lunch...

[Kim Wooju chuckles softly]

Let's get lunch tomorrow.

Sure.

[clears throat]

[Wooju] Where did they go?

I'm sure they went this way.

That's 7794.

[♪ dramatic sting]

[♪ suspenseful music playing]

That guy...

[scoffs]

What?

So, it was Meri back then.

What's with my expression?

I look so tense.

[sharp inhale]

Next time we retake it, I'll try to be more natural...

[chuckles softly]

Why would we retake it?

[inhales deeply, exhales]

[♪ enchanting music playing]

He's out of my league.

[Wooju] Yoo Meri.

[♪ tense, dramatic music playing]

Kim Wooju.

What are you doing here?

And who was that man before?

The one who dropped you off.

Did you follow me?

Yes.

I went to your office because you wouldn't pick up my calls.

But then you got in some guy's car.

And you two went into this house.

That day, you saw me, didn't you?

On the roof.

[scoffs]

You did.

Why did you lie?

You said you worked.

I didn't want to tell you where I lived.

You live here?

You lost everything in that rental con, so how are you...

No way. Are you...

[♪ dramatic guitar music playing]

working part-time?

You work as a housekeeper?

Yes, it's my friend's house.

But because no one lives here,

I'm currently managing it while staying here.

A friend? Who?

None of your business.

Is this that guy's house?

It's not.

[sighs]

[exclaims anxiously]

Leave.

Open this.

Then who was that guy?

Why did he drop you off this late at night?

[Meri sighs]

Are you cheating on me?

[♪ melancholy music playing]

[sighs] What you did is called cheating.

Who I meet is none of your business.

Meri, now I know why you're so angry.

It's because of my mom.

I'll apologize for how my mom talked to yours.

You don't need to.

And I have nothing to do with your family now.

[gasps]

I told you I'm sorry.

How many times do I have to say it?

Just accept the damn apology.

What?

Do you want me to kneel?

Stop it.

Why do I have to accept your apology?

I don't want to, so stop apologizing.

I don't need you or your apology anymore.

[door keypad beeping]

[♪ foreboding music playing]

-[Meri screams] -Move.

Let go. What are you doing?

You're acting like this because you're guilty!

-[screaming] -[grunts]

Get out. I'm going to call the police!

Go on because I'm about to lose it.

Are you crazy? What are you doing?

Yes, I'm crazy.

How could you start dating another man only months after the breakup?

Were you always like this?

The house is that punk's, isn't it?

He's also the one you were with on the rooftop.

[gasps softly]

Look at you.

You're flustered.

I got you, didn't I?

Got what?

Get out now.

Were you cheating on me with him?

And yet you treated me like a cheating scumbag?

Let's see how well off your rich boyfriend is.

[♪ gripping, tense music playing]

What's this?

-Get out. -What are you doing?

-Get out! -Let me go!

I said, let go.

Let me go!

Let go!

[grunts]

[bone cracks]

[groans]

[♪ dramatic guitar music playing]

[exclaiming in pain]

[Wooju screaming in pain]

[groaning]

Doctor!

[exclaiming in pain]

I checked your CT scan.

It seems you fractured your wrist when you tried to break the fall.

Fractured?

There's just a small crack

in your right pelvis and thigh, not fractured.

Let's admit you and keep an eye on it.

A crack?

Doctor, tell me...

Am I going to be paralyzed from the waist down?

-[chuckles] It's not that bad. -[groaning]

For now, the guardian should assist the patient when moving.

A fall could turn that crack into a full fracture.

Okay, but I'm not his guardian.

Meri!

[exclaiming in pain]

My arm hurts. Come here, hurry.

What do you want?

It hurts so much.

What do you want me to do about it?

Kiss it better.

It seems the VVIPs' response

to the founding anniversary gift was quite good.

Beauté contacted us to express their gratitude.

There was some trouble with the cards.

That's right.

I heard from Ms. Kim.

I heard that Wooju handled it well.

It's really thanks to all the members of the marketing team.

Do your best to support him.

Your job is to help Wooju lead Myungsoondang.

That's why you're in that position.

CEO KO PHILNYUN

Of course, well noted.

[♪ ominous music playing]

[♪ ominous sting]

Hello, sir.

She's the wife of the late Mr. Ko.

[crying, sniffles]

[Hangu] I don't know what to say to console you.

[breath trembling]

-Please stay strong. -[sniffles]

[gasps]

Have you been well?

Yes.

[chuckles] What brings you here?

To meet with the chairwoman.

Let's go. She must be waiting.

[♪ tense, dramatic music playing]

[♪ dramatic sting]

I found this while I was sorting out my late husband's things.

This was deep inside the drawer.

It seemed important.

[♪ tense music playing]

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

[♪ dramatic sting]

210,000 TRANSFERRED

[♪ tense music continues]

CONSULTANT FEE 220,000 TRANSFERRED

[Mr. Ko] It looks like J Consulting is embezzling some of it.

I found it odd and contacted our US counterpart,

and the company itself seems to have exaggerated their performance.

[♪ tense, foreboding music playing]

[sighs wearily]

J CONSULTING

[line ringing]

[♪ ominous sting]

CONSULTANT FEE

[phone ringing]

Yes, dear.

What made you call me at this hour?

I was just balancing the books.

I have to send it to Myungsoondang by the end of this week.

What do you mean, clean up the accounts?

Mr. Ko's wife came to the company to meet with the chairwoman.

Start by shredding every company document, and proceed with the business closure.

Also, close down the restaurant.

Okay.

No harm in being cautious.

[♪ tense music playing]

But the chairwoman doesn't know about this, right?

[mumbles]

Mom.

Sweetie, you're up.

Do you want to talk to Dad?

Daddy?

Daddy.

Henry, did you just wake up?

How's your cold?

[gasps] You're all better now? What a good boy.

Daddy will go back to the US soon.

Stay healthy so we can go camping again. [chuckles]

Be good and listen to your mom.

[in English] I can't wait to see you, Daddy.

[chuckles] Me too.

[♪ ominous music playing]

[line disconnects]

[♪ music increases in tempo]

[knocking at door]

Director Jang, are you busy?

No, come in.

CFO JANG HANGU

I was just waiting for you.

[in English] Thank you.

[in Korean] You can drop the formality when it's just us.

Oh, okay. Uncle. [chuckles]

Good work on sorting the issue out for Beauté Department Store.

I've cleared things up with them, so don't worry.

They could've made this into a big deal.

But it seems to have gone over smoothly, all thanks to you.

Come to me if you ever face any trouble again.

I can help you.

Okay. [chuckles softly]

This isn't ours.

I got it from a café across the street.

It's tastier than ours.

Drink this in secret.

[chuckles]

Thanks.

[both chuckle]

[gasps]

[chuckles nervously]

[exclaims in frustration]

[in English] Thank you. Thank you.

[in Korean] Gosh, my documents...

J Consulting America COMPANY FINANCIALS

[♪ tense music playing]

-It's fine now. -Oh, okay.

-I'll get going then. -Okay, thanks.

[breathing heavily]

[exclaims]

[Wooju] Oh, be gentle. [groans]

Seriously.

Meri, my leg.

[exclaiming in pain]

[groans] Be gentle!

[groans]

[panting]

[groans] Thank you.

You still can't reach your mom?

No, I don't think she enabled roaming.

And my sister's phone is turned off.

What about your dad?

You know he got dismissed from the university and started farming.

He's been lying low alone in Jeju, but he's also not very well.

Hey, shouldn't you stay with me for a bit?

Technically, I slipped because you turned off the lights.

[scoffs]

Are you serious?

You're the one who trespassed.

That's a crime.

I could report you to the police.

Since when did you become so heartless?

You weren't like this before.

Yes, I was.

I've always been heartless to people I don't like.

-[exclaiming in pain] Meri. -What?

Meri, here. [groans]

[stomach rumbles]

Being in pain is making me hungrier.

I saw a sundae soup place downstairs.

Could you pick some up for me?

You've got a lot of nerve, seriously.

[Jingyeong] I had it cleaned.

Thank you for that day.

From Yoon Jingyeong.

[sighs] Where did he go?

I need to give this back to him.

[♪ soft, gentle music playing]

[groaning]

Illegal filming carries up to seven years in prison

and a 50-million-won fine.

If forensics reveals more,

you'll be charged as a repeat offender with no leniency.

I'll let you off since it looks like your first time.

But I won't the next time.

What is he, really?

He's such a mystery.

YOON JINGYEONG DOCTOR OF FAMILY MEDICINE

REAL FRUIT JUICE GUMMIES

I've been saving this, but it's my treat

since I am grateful.

[elevator dings]

[elevator dings]

[Wooju exclaims]

[sighs]

[chuckles softly]

Do you know?

You're the first person to introduce me to sundae soup.

You took me to that famous place in the Jongno underground.

I couldn't even eat such things back...

It's hot.

[chuckles softly]

Looking back,

I discovered a lot of things thanks to you.

You also showed me that you can eat steamed sweet potatoes with their peel.

I was taught to peel everything.

[sighs]

It looks like I taught you so many useful things.

So, I'm always grateful to you.

You always teach me new things.

Being in the hospital reminds me of this.

In the human body, they say there are 30 trillion cells.

And 330 billion of them

die and regenerate daily.

[♪ whimsical music playing]

The cells that let you down a few months ago don't exist anymore.

They're all gone.

Now I'm completely made up of new cells.

I'm a new person.

So, Meri, let's forget the past

and start anew.

[in English] Okay.

[in Korean] I'll be cool and forgive you for that brief fling with another guy.

It's not like I'm all that innocent.

So, let's be generous

and just call it even.

What are you trying to pull?

People don't change.

Are you done? I'm cleaning up now.

I'm not done. Hey.

[exclaims]

I thought you were done since you kept talking.

No, I'm sorry.

Just another bite, please.

Please?

Eat it yourself then.

Hey, Meri.

Hey, Meri!

[door opens, closes]

Was the cell metaphor lame?

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

[sighs softly]

[Kim Wooju] What are you doing tomorrow?

-Do you want... -How about a lunch...

Let's get lunch tomorrow.

Sure.

[clears throat]

-I'll order when my company arrives. -Sure.

Hello.

[acknowledges]

I guess he hasn't been discharged yet.

[hesitates]

He will tomorrow.

[hums thoughtfully]

Your jacket. The windbreaker.

[acknowledges]

Oh, that's just my way of saying thank you.

You seemed pretty skilled at CPR. Did you learn from somewhere?

When I was still a student,

I worked part-time as safety staff at an amusement park.

[hums thoughtfully]

Anyway, thank you for that day.

Personally, too.

I saw you make them delete my photos.

[♪ gentle whimsical music playing]

Thank you.

I can't grant an extension to the hospital stay,

but I'll keep a bottle of liquor for you at your usual bar.

Enjoy it when you have time.

It's my token of gratitude.

It's okay.

It wasn't a big deal.

Anyone would've done the same.

So, no need.

No, I... Wait.

[sighs deeply]

I haven't confessed to him, but why does it feel like I got dumped?

That felt oddly unsettling.

[♪ soft jazz music playing in background]

[sighs]

[line ringing]

Oh, right.

I'm so sorry.

I completely forgot.

[acknowledges] Is that so?

-Did you have lunch then? -No.

I'm currently at the hospital.

[exclaims quizzically] Are you sick?

No, not me. It's...

[hesitates] My friend got hurt.

I was busy nursing all through the night, so I forgot to call you.

[hums thoughtfully]

Was your friend hurt badly?

It's okay. We can eat together next time.

Don't worry about me and focus on nursing your friend.

It's miserable when there's no one around while sick.

Okay.

[♪ melancholy music playing]

[line disconnects]

[clicks tongue]

[phone vibrating]

JINGYEONG

[chuckles softly]

[line ringing, connects]

Hey, Wooju. Did you eat?

No, not yet.

You haven't? What were you doing?

-What about you? -Me?

I most certainly...

have not eaten yet.

Do you want to eat together?

Sure, let's grab lunch together.

I'll go to you.

It'll be a break-time by the time you get here.

Okay.

[line disconnects]

[clicks tongue]

Meri.

[groans]

Come closer, will you?

[Meri sighs]

[Wooju groans]

I wouldn't even have been able to go to the bathroom without you.

Call in a caregiver tomorrow.

They're uncomfortable.

If I'm at unease--

You're not dying.

I'm busy. I don't have time for you.

And if you keep this up, I'm going to report you for trespassing.

[exclaiming in pain]

[groans, pants]

[sighs]

But I'm in pain.

[sighs]

[groaning]

[♪ dreamy pop music playing]

Mr. Kim.

You...

What are you doing?

That's the friend who got hurt?

Yes.

[Wooju exclaims quizzically]

What are you doing? I'm a patient, so don't do anything.

Where is his room?

It's Room 601.

I told you to call me if you need someone tall.

Let me go.

I said, let go!

Hey, Meri!

[screaming]

Meri!

Let me go!

Meri!

Yoo Meri! Meri!

[Wooju exclaiming in pain]

I'm sorry for not telling you that it was Kim Wooju.

And for not showing up to lunch.

Did you get any sleep?

You said you were up all night.

I'll get some sleep now.

Then, go get some sleep.

Let's talk more when you're feeling better.

Are you angry?

I'm not angry.

But I'm not feeling great, either.

I mean, why didn't you call me yesterday?

Or you could have told me earlier today.

[chuckles softly] I'm always asking you for a favor.

How can I ask you to come for Kim Wooju?

Do you have to nurse him?

It's not like I wanted to do it, either.

He's throwing a fit, and we couldn't reach his family.

So, I couldn't just leave him alone.

Just leave him.

Why do you care for such a person?

After all you went through, do you still have feelings for him?

No.

It's because...

[sighs]

If I just left, he'd lose it and cause trouble.

It seemed like he'd do anything to find that house's owner.

Also...

Even if it didn't end well with him, he was hurt in front of me.

Wait.

Last time,

didn't you say to team up with Wooju if push came to shove?

I did.

Right.

I said that.

So, what's with you?

Why are you so angry?

[♪ gentle pop music playing]

Well...

Maybe it's because I like you.

I don't like seeing you with another guy.

[♪ ethereal sparkle]

WOULD YOU MARRY ME?

[Kim Wooju] Does it bother you that I like you?

[Wooju] I think I really loved Meri.

[Meri] Who is Miso?

The name keeps popping up.

She's someone you liked, right?

[Jingyeong] He's the grandson of Myungsoondang's CEO.

Can't you just end it on your end, Meri?

[Jingyeong drunkenly] Why doesn't the guy I like see me as a woman?

-[Kim Wooju] You got it wrong. -[tires screech]

I like Meri.

[Youngsook] All is well as long as Meri is cherished.

[Kim Wooju] It's not because I'm sorry.

It's because I like you.