Original subtitles

Welcome!

We've made it into the restaurant now!

It's packed with people.

Without further ado, let's talk to some customers.

Excuse me, what's this you're eating?

Momo-chan Ramen, of course.

The Momo-chan Ramen is this place's signature dish.

Is that Momo-chan Ramen too?

You know it!

I can't wait to try it. It looks so good!

This is the Momo-chan Ramen!

Spicy!

Surprisingly, the chef behind this dish is Korean.

Mr. Kim Yu-jin.

Here you go.

Wow, this looks great.

What brought a chef from a top hotel in Korea to Japan?

Apparently, it's all thanks to Eiko, his beloved wife.

Delicious.

My wife and I are constantly trying

to develop new flavors.

My husband's dream is to open a Momo-chan Ramen branch in Korea.

Thank you very much.

I KNOW THE CHEF, HIS EX IS A CELEB

WHO? YOU TROLL, DON'T LIE

DO RA-MI

HE'S CHA MU-HEE'S EX? FOR REAL?

RECEIPTS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

Careful.

I'd been staying here.

It's quiet and clean, so I stay here whenever I'm in Italy.

Good thing the key's still here.

You were staying somewhere so nice. Looks nicer than most hotels.

The key was still there, so you must have left the place like this.

It's so clean.

Do you always clean before leaving?

It just gives me peace of mind. Wrapping everything up neatly.

I'm not a very neat person.

I spill things and make a mess.

I know.

But don't worry. I'm great at tidying up.

Dry your hair properly, or you'll catch a cold.

This building's old, so it'll take some time to heat up.

I wouldn't have to impose on you like this

if I could flag down a cab quickly and head back to the hotel.

It's really hard to catch cabs in Italy.

I could book one for you now on Grab. Want me to?

No.

I…

Well…

My hair.

If I hop in a cab with my hair still wet, I'll catch a cold.

Let me dry up a little more before I leave.

Should I go?

What? No.

Wait here. I'll make you something warm.

There's coffee and hot chocolate. Which do you prefer?

Just something sweet. I'm totally craving something sweet.

Something sweet.

Mu-hee, where are you?

I heard Mr. Joo missed his flight. Are you with him?

Yeah.

It's snowing, so we're at the place Mr. Joo Ho-jin was staying at.

I'll head back once the snow stops.

Are you insane?

Just stay there.

I'm happy for you, Mu-hee.

Mr. Joo Ho-jin.

I just…

This place

is right by the café where we'd meet every day,

so why didn't you bring me here?

I'm talking about Do Ra-mi.

It would've been easier to meet her here.

Way too dangerous.

You said you remembered everything. Then you must recall what she did to me.

Then give me a reward for passing the test.

I really did all sorts of ridiculous things.

Where I bit you… Is it okay?

You got a really good bite,

so it hurt a lot.

I'm sorry.

She was a bit aggressive, but I know everything thanks to her.

What it is you fear

and what makes you so anxious.

And you're okay with all of that?

Now you know what kind of person I am.

If I said I was fine with it all and that I understand you,

would you believe me?

I'd like to say I would,

but I don't want to put too much pressure on you.

And I'd feel bad to say I wouldn't.

But I'd be lying if I told you

that I believe you wholeheartedly.

To me, your words are more difficult than Chalcatongo Mixtec.

Chalca…

What is that?

Just the language that was voted the world's most unique language.

Right. I'm sure you find me difficult to understand.

You're right.

If Do Ra-mi hadn't shown up,

I'd never have understood and let you go.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

I told you we're going to break up.

Whether I get sick of you and let you go or you leave, disappointed in me,

this will end.

If we go into this knowing that, I don't think there's any need to worry

about understanding or believing each other.

That's true, but…

Mr. Joo Ho-jin.

Are we really going to break up?

Really?

When exactly?

I'm

pretty confident

we'll last at least a month.

How about you?

I also think

we won't break up within a month.

Then let's date for a month without any worry.

Goodness.

What happened?

Looks like the power's out from using the heater too much.

This building's almost a century old,

so the wiring's pretty old.

What should we do?

You tell me.

What should we do?

Want me to take you back?

I…

I…

want to stay with you.

CAN THIS LOVE BE TRANSLATED?

I'm sorry. It must have started. Let's head back in.

Stop.

Stop it.

I know

who you like.

I've known for a long time now

that you like someone else.

Go.

Goodbye,

zombie.

Why do you think Mr. Joo suddenly changed his flight?

His girlfriend must have asked him to stay a little longer.

I asked him in passing, and he doesn't have a girlfriend in Italy.

He doesn't?

So were we mistaken that day?

That reminds me.

Didn't you say he liked a girl for a long time?

What happened with her?

I only heard about it from Jin-suk, so I don't know who she is.

Why are you so interested in Ho-jin's love life anyway?

Because I have my eye on him as a noncelebrity contestant.

He's such a catch.

It would make for great TV.

Looks like something not so great just happened.

What happened?

A trending post online claims that Ms. Cha Mu-hee dated a married man.

- What? - What?

Let me see that.

PHOTO EVIDENCE OF CHA MU-HEE'S AFFAIR

THIS RAMEN CHEF WHO WAS ON TV IS CHA MU-HEE'S EX

THEY EVEN MET IN JAPAN WHILE HIS WIFE WAS PREGNANT

They say Ms. Cha's ex is a chef who now runs a ramen restaurant in Japan.

The period Mu-hee dated him lines up with his wife's pregnancy.

Goodness.

Who's this guy?

This is a picture Mu-hee took of him on a trip to Enoshima.

It was taken near his restaurant on April 8th,

during his wife's pregnancy.

April 8th?

- It was taken on April 8th? - Yeah.

Why? What? Is that day significant or something?

That's my birthday.

Hey, this guy.

Is he really that chef?

I can't tell just from his side profile. Isn't this a bit of a stretch?

She deleted the post after blowing up as Do Ra-mi.

In the Instagram world,

unfollowing someone or deleting a post can serve as proof.

They were here that day?

Tell me about it.

Why'd Ms. Cha Mu-hee have to be there and make herself look suspicious?

You don't think all this

will hurt our show, do you?

It's probably nothing, but I'll look into it as soon as we land.

Okay.

Hiro.

You should get ready for the airport.

You slept here?

Hiro.

Hiro.

Hiro?

Hiro!

I'll buy us food and drinks.

There's water in the fridge.

What did you get? Did you grab us some juice?

Mu-hee, I need to leave now.

- Why? - Nanami called to say Hiro passed out.

- What? - I need to go help interpret.

You should get back and catch your flight.

What the heck is all this?

I was just sleeping, and you stuck a needle in my arm?

You even called a doctor. What did you think I'd done?

I apologize.

I know you're not as tough as you look,

but you wouldn't act so foolish over heartbreak.

I jumped the gun.

I forgot I'd taken my allergy meds and had a few drinks. That's all.

And Joo Ho-jin?

Why'd you call that guy? This is so embarrassing!

Now that I think about it, this must be embarrassing for you.

Then why don't you stay passed out?

Don't be ridiculous.

But

he should have flown back by now.

Why is he still here?

I don't know. I haven't had the chance to ask him.

Here he comes. Would you like to ask him yourself?

The doctor says it was a side effect of the antihistamines he took.

He also says there's no need to worry.

Once the IV's done

and he's rested, he should be fine to catch his flight today.

Thank you.

Has he slept the whole time without waking once?

Yes, he has.

Excuse me.

Sure.

Hello?

Why are you still here?

Good morning.

Are you feeling all right?

I'm all right.

Your flight was yesterday,

so why are you still here?

Did you meet Cha Mu-hee yesterday?

I did.

You're probably under the impression

that yesterday, you interpreted my first confession to her.

But in reality,

I had already told her many times before,

though she hadn't understood because I told her in Japanese.

If…

she and I spoke the same language,

and if she could understand everything I had said

and my feelings toward her…

do you think I could have

won her over before you did?

To be honest,

I also had trouble understanding her words.

I came close to giving up many times,

but, luckily enough,

a wonderful interpreter appeared

who helped me understand her.

An interpreter?

Yes.

Get well soon.

This is bad. Something's come up on Ms. Cha Mu-hee's end.

It's a scandal.

Already?

Not with you!

- Then who? Me? - Not you either, Hiro.

People are saying she had an affair with a married man.

An affair?

- The person you're calling… - Why aren't they answering?

People are saying we had an affair?

But this jerk cheated on me!

This motherfucker!

He's screwing me over again!

Inside Do Ra-mi's affair allegations.

The man is a chef who has a Japanese wife and a 15-month-old baby.

His wife was pregnant at the time Mu-hee is said to have met him in Japan.

As the affair allegations ran rampant,

Cha Mu-hee posted an IG story saying, "My blood is boiling."

People were split. Was it an affair, or was he two-timing?

Then Cha Mu-hee posted a photo.

It was a photo she'd taken with his wife and baby at the ramen shop.

Proving she's still friends with her ex? Do Ra-mi's so chill.

Either way, not an affair.

What a tumultuous three weeks since getting back from Italy.

Luckily, word got out about an idol couple two days ago,

taking the spotlight off Mu-hee.

She even posted a cozy photo with the guy and his wife,

yet some people still think they had an affair.

You can't stop people who endlessly post hate comments.

Mu-hee sure is easygoing, isn't she?

Being close friends with her ex's wife.

They're not close.

Apparently, he cheated on Mu-hee with her.

- What? - What?

She thought arguing would only lead to more talk

and decided to say they're friends.

The quickest, clearest way to put things to rest.

What a douchebag. A son of a…

Damn, Mu-hee must've been pissed.

Ji-sun, how do you know all that?

Did Yong-u tell you?

What?

Yeah.

Then what about this guy in the photo from Japan?

If it isn't that chef, who is it?

Hey.

He's the one who translated for you when you met Eiko, isn't he?

The man in the Enoshima photo who's the spitting image of me.

He looks nothing like you.

Everyone thinks he looks just like me.

You saw him. They look nothing alike.

Don't we look alike?

I don't really remember,

but I think you both have thoughtful eyes and a regal air about you.

You do?

But saying you two look alike makes it seem as though

she's dating a man who resembles you because she's still not over you.

Tell her you don't look alike, so she won't be upset.

- She says we don't look alike. - Right?

What are you doing in Korea anyway?

I'm here on business,

but I came to say thank you.

Mu-hee.

Thanks to your Instagram post about me, I'm super famous.

Thanks.

Thank you so much.

I even got the chance to launch a meal kit on an e-commerce site.

I brought some for you to try.

Could you give it a try and post it on Instagram?

Get this out of my face.

Sorry.

I'll go change his diaper. Excuse me.

We only said we were friends because of the situation.

We're not actually friends.

I'm your horrible ex-boyfriend who two-timed you,

ghosted you, and moved on to someone else in no time.

Exactly.

So take these and leave. I never want to see you again.

I'm sorry.

I'm only doing this out of urgency.

The truth is, my son is sick.

He's had heart problems since before he was born.

I need to make money quickly to pay for his surgery.

I know it's shameless, but I was hoping to piggyback off you.

I heard he was her ex-husband's son.

Yeah.

After getting divorced while pregnant with a sick baby,

Eiko wasn't in a good place.

I said she should still give birth and that I'd take care of him.

Which means he's my son now.

Mu-hee.

The heavier the burden of carrying my family,

the lighter my ego became.

How dare you try to sell me your sob story!

In the end, you're still a jerk and a traitor.

You're right.

I am a jerk

but not a traitor.

What?

The whole time we were dating,

you believed I was going to leave you.

Since I did end up leaving, I didn't betray that trust.

So I'm not a traitor.

Yeah.

I was constantly anxious.

And in the end, I was right.

In the words of Laozi,

"To be anxious is to live with your mind in the future."

Mu-hee, my ex-girlfriend who had love by her side,

yet lived in a future where that love had already fallen apart.

Try living in the present with the guy you're seeing now.

Keep your advice, jerk.

I may be a jerk, but I worry about you.

It's no joke, being associated with a celebrity.

People dug up every detail about me and even Eiko's ex-husband.

If people dig this much into an ex,

it must be worse for your current boyfriend.

I figured that must be making you anxious.

I guess fame certainly has its drawbacks.

Sorry.

If I do post about this, don't you dare comment.

I hope you get filthy rich.

Don't forget the hashtag Momo-chan Ramen. Thanks.

Thank you!

She showed up and made a scene, claiming to be a part of this family too.

And now what? An affair?

She did release a statement denying it.

Like mother, like daughter, I guess.

They say blood will tell.

Your brother's blood also runs in her veins.

Mu-hee is the very image of that woman.

Shockingly so.

I do know Mr. Cha, chairman of the Myeongjin Foundation,

since I lectured at that university.

Do you know anything about his family?

One of his brothers passed, right?

Yes, that's right.

Chairman Cha said he had two brothers.

I believe the second eldest runs a business somewhere in China,

and the youngest brother died young.

I heard he was in some sort of accident.

Do you know what sort of accident exactly?

No, I wouldn't know that much about it.

Ask Mr. Oh when he gets here. They were classmates, so he'd know.

Why the interest in his family?

Ms. Cha Mu-hee, the actress, is from that family, isn't she?

I read the articles.

Why? Are you going to marry her?

Wanna meet her family?

Don't get ahead of yourself.

So there's actually something for me to get ahead of?

Yes.

That's great. Congratulations.

I must ask.

Is Ms. Cha Mu-hee okay? There's been a lot of chatter.

You saw that too?

People say she dated a married man. That's not true, is it?

Of course not. You believed that?

No.

It's just everyone was saying it.

Mr. Kim.

"Just because most people believe it doesn't make it true."

"Truth is not decided by a majority vote."

Those are words you wrote in your book.

How could the writer of those words

believe mindless gossip and speculation?

I didn't really think it was true.

But you had your doubts and suspected her.

If not, then fine. What's with you?

"If not, never mind"?

It's that kind of irresponsible thinking that cuts even deeper.

Why are you having a go at me? What did I do?

The fact that you, a so-called leading literary figure…

fell for such baseless, exaggerated gossip

is really, truly,

deeply disappointing.

Okay, I'm sorry.

I'm

really,

truly,

deeply sorry.

I think I'll call it a day.

Hey, you said you wanted to talk to Mr. Oh about something.

He's coming here for a drink after work.

I'll speak to him separately.

Why?

You won't even play a game of baduk with a man who runs his mouth?

Get home safe.

And I was so close to winning.

Did the two of you argue?

Oh, come on, madam.

Do you really think, at my age,

I'd argue with someone young enough to be my son?

He gave me a good scolding

for running my mouth.

Deary me.

He can't exactly round up everyone gossiping about her and scold them all.

It must be weighing on him.

ASSOCIATE PARK JI-MIN

JUST SENT MATERIALS FOR THE UPCOMING CONFERENCE INTERPRETATION. PLEASE REVIEW

MS. CHA MU-HEE

MR. JOO, DID YOU LAND OKAY?

I DID. DON'T WORRY. IT'LL ALL WORK OUT.

Mr. Joo Ho-jin, I don't think we can meet for the time being.

I'll be in touch once things settle down.

PAPAGO♥

ALL RIGHT. SPEAK SOON

If people dig this much into an ex,

it must be worse for your current boyfriend.

Get some rest, Mu-hee.

As you instructed, we posted about taking legal action,

and most posts about the affair are gone.

- Manager Kim Yong-u. - Yes?

The man in the photograph she took in Japan.

Are you sure there's nothing going on with him?

She said he was just someone she met while traveling.

- Is he a celebrity? - No, he's not.

Yong-u.

If she gets caught up in dating rumors now,

not only will it hurt her, but it will make things tough on that guy.

Mu-hee knows, which is why she hasn't seen him in weeks.

She's being extremely careful.

Well, be more careful.

And you got a call from the sports agency.

You took this job to transfer there eventually.

You can start there next month.

Thank you, sir.

No need to thank me. And call me uncle when it's just the two of us.

Your mom will be happy, won't she?

- Who will I be working with? - Brace yourself.

You're headed to Europe, baby.

- A player on a European team? - Yeah.

Do I have to go right away though?

Hell yeah, you do. First, get your visa.

Then you'd best brush up on your English. You get me?

- Uncle? - Yeah?

Could I delay going by about three months?

No, about six months?

Kim Yong-u. Is this about a woman?

We just started dating, and I think it'll be over if I leave for Europe now.

And are you sure it won't be over if you leave in six months?

It's not like she has no interest in me.

Yong-u, my dear nephew. Look.

You need to choose your target.

Is it your dream or love? Stick your finger out.

You only have a single bullet.

Why was he on that island on my birthday?

Ms. Cha Mu-hee?

The passcode.

You hadn't changed it, so I decided to wait inside.

Long time no see, babe.

Babe?

It's me, Do Ra-mi.

I came to say something.

You must be surprised I showed up out of the blue…

Then again, no. I've been here before, so it should be fine.

I don't care either way,

but why are you wearing that?

Right, this gown.

Do Ra-mi wore it last time, so I thought I'd look more like her if I…

Is that right?

Go on. What do you have to say?

I'm here to say something Cha Mu-hee could never say herself.

What is it?

Well…

Mr. Joo Ho-jin…

No, I mean…

If you hear this, babe,

you might be floored and even pissed off,

but, given recent events, it can't be helped.

It's already decided,

so I hope you can accept it.

Seems like you're feeling awkward. You're rambling.

- I'd think you were Ms. Cha Mu-hee. - I'm Do Ra-mi.

Yes, you are Do Ra-mi.

You look ugly. My Cha Mu-hee is pretty no matter what she does.

She's pretty when she smiles, pretty when she cries,

and pretty when she's mad.

But Do Ra-mi is a bit of an eyesore, whatever she does.

Do Ra-mi or Cha Mu-hee, we look the same.

That's enough. Ugly Do Ra-mi, tell me what you have to say.

Whatever ugly words you have to say, I'll listen.

It's okay…

if you want to break up with Cha Mu-hee now.

You refused to follow an Instagram account to avoid celebrity drama.

Get mixed up with Cha Mu-hee now…

and people will dig up every detail about you.

This time, you were mistaken for a cheater,

but next time,

people might accuse you of being a fraud or a liar.

Before you're put through something worse…

you should

just end things now.

I don't want to.

There's nothing to dig up that I'd be ashamed of,

and I won't be swayed or hurt by such unfounded, inflated rumors.

You may be fine now, but you won't be later.

Why worry about what happens later?

We'll be breaking up anyway.

So, for now,

we won't break up

over something like that.

I appreciate your concern and you're coming here to advise me,

but, Ms. Do Ra-mi,

could you please leave now?

I'd really like to see Ms. Cha Mu-hee.

Still, let's agree

that you only met Do Ra-mi today.

It feels way too shameless to own up to being Cha Mu-hee now and to thank you.

And if I say I don't remember, I'll just sound completely insane.

I'm okay either way.

I'm used to your antics by now.

Even so,

it's a bit… awkward.

I mean,

I've never

transformed in front of you…

Sorry, what?

- Transformed. - Right, transformed.

And I'm not sure how to go about it either.

Then

why don't we say that once you

take off that gown,

you've transformed?

- Okay. - Okay.

Right.

Then,

trans…

Transformation…

Mr. Joo Ho-jin.

Ms. Cha Mu-hee!

Hey, why are you laughing? I shouldn't have transformed.

I missed you.

And I was worried about you.

I really missed you too.

You're so good at transforming.

Are you on the train?

It'll leave soon. Where are you?

I'm heading to the edit room.

I could've watched the footage later, but Ms. Cho insisted I go today.

Otherwise, I would have gone to Busan too.

I have back-to-back meetings. I couldn't spend time with you anyway.

Who said I'd be following you there? I just want to go to Busan, that's all.

The meeting will run long, so I'll be home late.

If it gets too late, just sleep there and come back tomorrow.

I don't want to. Then I won't be able to see you today.

I want to see you, so I'm coming home, even if it's late.

All right, then.

Then

have a safe trip.

I'll message you once I arrive.

Bye.

If he'd said he was staying the night, I'd have gone to Busan.

Ms. Cha Mu-hee is here.

Mu-hee! You must have been under a lot of stress.

I'm glad it's over.

Sorry for worrying you.

It's okay. I heard the whole story.

You must have been through a lot. Sit.

I asked you here today because I thought we should chat

before we finish editing the last castle shoot.

Hiro's on his way too.

Hiro's coming here today?

Is he mad at me because of the whole affair thing?

No.

In fact, Mu-hee, Hiro helped you out a lot.

He buried all the articles in Japan

by putting out early promo articles

and giving preemptive interviews.

All to make it seem like there are no issues.

He did?

I'm so grateful.

I called you here today to discuss Hiro's confession at the old castle.

Can we really include that in the show?

What's wrong with that?

It wasn't even a real confession. Just a line for the show.

No, it wasn't.

He meant it.

Didn't you know?

Hey, Hiro's here.

Hello.

The train will be leaving soon. Please check your tickets.

Ho-jin?

Ji-sun.

You're going to Busan?

Yeah, I'm interpreting at a meeting.

I have some business at my parents'.

Hiro.

Are you feeling better?

Are you okay?

Yeah.

I heard you helped me out.

Thank you.

I'll need to know more than "Okay, thank you"

to have a proper conversation.

When will Nanami be joining us?

He meant what he said to me at the old castle?

How do I ask what he meant?

Old castle.

Would he understand that?

This really isn't something to ask so casually.

Ask me.

I understand Korean pretty well now.

I studied pretty freaking hard.

Then…

did you understand everything I just said?

Castle, love, really?

Yes, really.

I'm in the seat next to you again.

Remember, this is how we met?

On a plane to Japan.

You do remember.

Given this unbelievable coincidence,

I can't help but ask.

Ask what?

Enoshima.

The birthday present I wanted.

Do you remember that too?

I'll answer your question.

I really liked

you.

Why did you go to Enoshima Island on my birthday?

Did you, by any chance,

like me?

CAN THIS LOVE BE TRANSLATED?

Subtitle translation by: Jimin Choi