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(Song Joong Ki)

(Chun Woo Hee)

(Lee Joo Myung)

(Seo Ji Hun)

(My Youth)

Hey, you're about to touch me.

You're going to touch me! Hey!

You touched me!

Relax, I'm not going to bite.

If you don't like it, pull away.

And if I do?

Then I'm in luck.

Hey!

You're really strong.

What have I just done?

Well, it's just...

So, when would have been a good time?

No, it's just...

Like, after we got here?

Or after I dropped you off?

No, it's not about the timing, it's just...

Let's just go quietly.

I'm... I'm tired.

Hey.

It'll be more awkward if we stay quiet.

Right?

Why are you smiling?

Because it's awkward.

Hey.

Hey.

(Episode 5)

Yes, I figured.

It's like I saw it coming.

I thought you wanted it to be quiet.

I said quiet, not silent.

Why did you...

do it?

Because I wanted to.

Aren't you...

Aren't you embarrassed?

Why are you embarrassed?

- I'm thinking. - Gosh.

We're two adults. We can kiss if we want to.

What, so just because we're adults?

Without any feelings,

people just do that?

Who said I have no feelings?

I held back yesterday.

We had to share a room, which would have made things really awkward...

I said I was thinking.

Gosh, fine.

Calm down.

I'll wait outside.

Want a ride?

Well...

Oh, right. You'd say no because it's awkward.

Should I take the hint and just go?

Then why did you even ask?

Good point.

Just get in. I won't say a word.

What? What is it?

What? Why?

Gosh, you scared me.

Seriously, what's with you?

Hey, why are you coming at me like that?

Why are you doing this?

My bag is in your car.

- Gosh. - Oh, right.

Please don't contact me for a while.

Hey.

That's not going to work.

What? What do you mean? Why not?

Look.

You'll use "needing time to think" as an excuse to ghost me.

Hey, come on. What do you take me for?

It's just...

It was all so sudden.

What happens to us now?

We kissed, so we can't go back to how we were.

Well, then.

Option 1, things get awkward. Option 2, things get complicated.

Option three, we start dating.

Let's think about it.

I'm leaving.

Don't try to stop me. Please.

If it had been some other guy, would you have let him live?

Back then, you...

You were so...

Give me the car keys.

I'll go sleep in the car.

Hey, I didn't even get to the part where I said you...

sparkled.

It'll be beautiful when it blooms.

Talk about stating the obvious.

Don't you want to know what the flower means?

Not in the slightest.

It's for a friend you've parted ways with...

If you don't want to be buried here, be quiet. I'm tired.

If you're going to drag me all the way out here,

you could at least put some effort into the re-enactment, shouldn't you?

I'm not enjoying this either, you know.

If it had been any other guy, I don't think I would've spared him.

Your back was a little...

It was actually pretty warm.

Gosh.

Gosh.

What a nightmare.

Oh, no. A burglar.

If you're off to the flower market, you could at least have told me.

So what if you avoid me?

What, are the grades going to change if I see them tonight?

Hand it over. Your report card.

It's about my mood! It just feels different.

Fine.

(Report Card)

You ranked 200th out of 206 students?

Why would you read that out loud?

Why not? There's no one here to hear it.

Gosh, that's my point! Why say it when no one else is here?

I see.

Here you go.

If you weren't even going to scold me,

why did you keep asking for my report card?

Why can't you just say, "Good job," or "You could've done better?"

Is that something you just don't do?

I was so worried for nothing, afraid you'd yell about my grades.

Honestly, it's actually kind of anticlimactic.

Are you happy with these grades?

Happy now?

You're so annoying.

Nu Ri.

Why are you here so early today?

Getting to school early seemed like the better option.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Hold on tight, Choi Sa Rang.

What? You're up early.

I was just about to come up.

We've only been apart a few days, but it feels like forever.

Good to see you.

What's with you?

Did you have another bad night's sleep?

I'm trying to sleep without my sleeping pills.

Gosh, all I did was brush my teeth.

That's fine. We can wash your salon at the hair.

Wait, the salon? The hair...

Gosh.

You look like the one who didn't get any sleep.

Fine, I didn't sleep well. You got me.

Let's go.

I'll be your self-driving chauffeur.

Okay.

It's the same thing every time. You're always...

Hello, everyone.

We're on the set of the drama.

The air today,

the weather, the sun, the wind... all of it...

I just felt it would be a shame to enjoy all this on my own.

Gosh.

This set really lives up to the hype. Seriously.

What's this?

"What are you doing? Smiles?"

Seriously, doesn't he have a life? Why do they care what you're up to?

Is he unemployed?

Tell him to go volunteer or something.

Come on, lay off. He's just a kid.

Being curious about what I'm doing is the beginning.

"Thinking of you."

Make it sound cute.

Wait, were you actually thinking about him?

It's a lie.

Well...

Tae Rin, so...

Is not disliking someone and liking them...

the same thing?

Just because you don't dislike them doesn't mean you like them, right?

Well...

So that means you're at least interested.

But it's not like you to ask that. Why?

Are you asking for a friend?

Yes, well...

They're wondering if this is enough to start a relationship.

So what is enough to start dating someone?

Well...

Like when your heart is 100 percent in it?

And being 100 percent in it...

How do you even know when you're there?

Gosh, I don't know who this "friend" is,

but they sound super old-fashioned.

At this rate, they're going to end up single for life.

I guess they'll just live happily alone then.

Come on, a decent personality and similar tastes are enough.

Though I'll admit, I give bonus points for a good voice.

But isn't it nice when someone who dumped you clings to you?

Would it be?

No, I mean...

It's not about me.

I'm going to go get some air.

She's cute. Seriously.

(A Good Night for Reading)

- What? - You're here?

When are you going to be on TV?

Gosh, that's creepy.

Seriously, how did you know filming was about to wrap up?

You said you couldn't come for now, but here you are.

Did you have to get your blood drawn today?

- What did the doctors say? - The usual.

It's their roundabout way of saying...

that I could drop dead at any second.

Hey!

You have to play the hand you're dealt.

I'm the one who's sick, not you.

My whole body aches.

Don't you feel like you're wasting your youth?

Day after day, it's the bookstore, the library, the flower shop.

Bookstore, library, flower shop.

Honestly, you act like such an old woman.

- Oh, that's right, grandma. - What?

Can I go on a date here?

I told you to go out and have some fun!

What, you're bringing another freeloader...

With whom?

Someone I like.

Gosh!

Hope it goes well.

Thanks.

You don't have to come when you have a hospital appointment.

Oh, come on. Stop treating me like I'm sick.

Judging by that temper, you're as lively as ever.

Hey.

What do you think about a guy who kisses you out of the blue?

Is she pretty?

You see her all the time and you can't tell?

Oh, seriously...

Wait a minute. You did what? What's going on? What?

You and the class president. Are you...

- Are you two dating? - What? No way. We're not.

You're not?

Gosh, you're such a scumbag.

Hey, I've never seen you ask such a tactless question.

This won't do. Bring her to meet me properly.

I'll have to give her a thorough inspection.

Why do you get to "inspect" her? You're a bad judge of character.

If not for me, you would've been...

Hey, I have to meet her to decide to give her free drinks until I'm 70.

Oh, right. Sure.

You know, you usually get a bit on edge around your check-ups.

But you seem fine lately, so I'm glad.

I am on edge.

I need to figure out the kind of date to plan if she accepts,

and how I'll beg her to reconsider if she rejects me.

Then what were you thinking when you suddenly kissed her?

I wasn't really thinking when I did it.

Are you an idiot or a scumbag?

Okay, so since this is our last shoot,

we thought we'd have you write letters.

To Beat and Bebop.

We thought it would be a nice way to wrap things up.

We'll mail you the letters you write today, one year from now.

So, do you have any ideas on what to write in your letters?

- I do! - Oh, you startled me.

I actually subscribe to a will-writing service.

The prompts change every year, and it's sort of...

like doing a year-end review, which I find nice.

Hey, writing a will?

Why on earth would you do something like that?

It's like a letter to your younger self.

It's just like that.

It makes you reflect on what you have left in life.

Isn't that what a will does?

Beat is so trendy.

- Hang on. - What now?

- Just let me see it for a second. - No way.

Oh, come on. Don't be so cheap.

I don't know why, but to me,

you two still seem exactly the same as you were back then.

We're the same age, you know.

Stop acting like you're so much older than us.

Bebop smiles a lot more now.

And I think Beat has gotten more comfortable, too.

No.

How about we turn this pilot into a regular series?

- No! - No!

Just one peek.

The words are just flowing for me.

Look at this guy over here.

- He hasn't written a single word. - Hey, cut it out.

He's pathetic.

Oh, for goodness' sake.

Can I swear? Just a little.

No, absolutely no swearing.

Right.

Our most important project right now...

is the third part of "World of Ash." It's our tent pole.

Yes, that's right,

but where have I seen this recently?

You've all read it, right? What are your thoughts?

An adaptation that took a year to write,

and this is what we get?

The co-production holds the rights, so we let them. But what is this?

We shouldn't have taken it on just because it's a major production.

Mr. Vice President, is it just me?

Today's going to be rough.

Unfortunately, we've chosen another actor for the co-host role.

And my daughter will reach out, so I hope for good feedback.

That's a shame.

Yes, thank you.

(Bang Han Na)

What's Director Bang Han Na up to these days?

Let me know if you hear anything.

We're on good enough terms to at least send some flowers, right?

Okay.

It's weird not having Director Bang around.

Is it just me?

Yes. Just you.

I see.

- It gets great light. - It does, right here.

Should we go with this one? There's a park nearby.

It's a four-story building with no elevator.

Is there a reason for that?

Are you hoping to get some exercise out of it?

Well, that was my intention.

Having second thoughts now that you're here?

Well, the worrying...

started before I even got here.

Hey.

There's a plant I don't recognise. I think it's a weed.

Should I just pull it out?

How do you still have a job?

I might not for long.

The recession's hit us, so work has slowed down.

I might have to start hustling for business.

Goodness.

Seeing you like that,

it's like I'm the evil stepsister and you're Cinderella.

More like the grasshopper, wouldn't you say?

And by the way, that plant you were about to pull?

It has always been right here with you.

Right.

"The Ant and the Grasshopper."

Gosh, I hate bugs.

Let's just stick with Cinderella.

Fine.

Hey.

That thing hasn't died yet.

You got that for the grand opening, right? Has it been three years?

Oh, you're right.

It was struggling for a while, but I guess I don't have to worry.

I guess I have a green thumb.

That's because I came over every time you said it was dying.

You do not have a green thumb.

- Come on, get out of there. - Gosh.

You told me to let you know if anything was wrong with it.

When you sold it to me, you said it was your problem child.

You've got it backwards.

It became my problem child after I sold it to you.

Adversity makes the bloom all the more beautiful.

Still, seeing it grow so well, I do feel a certain fondness for it.

Both this plant and you.

Seriously.

Oh, this one's dead.

I have to cut this whole part off. Hey, hand me those scissors.

Here.

Goodness.

This is Kim Seok Ju.

Oh, the poor thing.

Who are you? The new gardener?

Hello.

What happened to the last guy?

He was so meticulous and good at his job.

Brother, stop pulling weeds.

You're driving.

- Mom. - Why do you call him your brother?

He's your husband's son.

Then why is my husband's son over here pulling weeds?

Your son told me to.

So, you just do whatever you're told to do?

Why would you make him do something like this?

He's better at it than I am.

What are you doing home at this hour?

I was in a foul mood, so I came home to cheer up,

and now it's completely ruined.

I was about to go for a nice drive with Chan, but...

What was that awful thing I just heard?

Well, if it isn't the love of the century.

Right.

Pay up.

Okay.

Hold on.

Why are you asking for money?

"Sunwoo Hae, hereinafter Party B,"

"in return for care of his sister, Eun Nu Ri, during his service..."

"by Kim Seok Joo, Party A, who cared for her sincerely..."

"will serve Party A until he is satisfied."

When will you be satisfied?

"In the event of a breach, Party B shall live with Party A."

Then let's live together.

Gosh.

I even put my degree on hold for you back then.

- To look after the kid. - Hey.

You dropped everything and flew home when I asked you to babysit.

And you were bawling when I brought her back. Unbelievable.

Aren't you grateful? I even let you work in my shop.

It's my shop. You just put up the money.

- You're a strange one. - That'll cost extra.

I didn't know Mom was coming either.

I'm serious, I swear.

It's just...

While your mom and that guy are all lovey-dovey, I'm...

Whatever, it's my fault.

You're right, it is your fault. So why are you trying to rip me off?

Give me a ride to the office.

I didn't bring my car. Take the bus.

I left you that car to use it. Why aren't you using it?

Hey, let go of me!

Yes, hello?

Yes.

This is Sunwoo Hae.

We found something unusual in your blood work.

We'd like you to come in for some further testing.

I see.

Why is that?

I'm perfectly healthy.

I've never had any health problems.

How long will the tests take?

It's just, I have to open my shop, even if I'm late.

My shop.

Okay.

One, two, three, four.

I've brought you a little bribe.

Use these if you get hurt.

I miss you.

I'll head in first.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

(Sunwoo Hae)

Sung Je Yeon, you don't need the company car today, do you?

- Can I get the keys? - Yes, of course.

Watching So Min's movie?

Eat before you go. The movie's long.

Oh, yes. It's for monitoring.

Isn't that your phone buzzing? You're not going to answer it?

I guess the time has come.

Whatever it is, you should answer. I'm off.

- All right, take care. - Bye.

Gosh.

Hello?

Hey, what are you up to?

I'm in the middle of a thing. What's up?

I miss you.

I see.

What?

I still have your appearance contract. The one I signed.

Aren't you going to come get it?

No.

I'll come get it.

Well...

I'll just send it over with a courier...

Text me the place to meet.

He...

Hello?

What was that?

You miss...

me?

Sung Je Yeon.

Play it cool.

- Did you take a cab? - Play it cool.

- What? - What?

- What? - Yes.

So...

What about you?

Cab? Car?

No, I only drive when I absolutely have to.

Like when I have a lot of stuff.

You should've just gotten a truck, then.

Why buy an import then?

Tell me about it.

Why would someone without a license even buy a car in the first place?

Are you talking to yourself?

Well...

It's not my car.

Who in their right mind would let someone else drive their car?

- Kim Seok Joo. - I see.

- That explains everything. - Yes.

So...

Where's that contract?

You mean, "Hand it over and get lost?"

No, it's just...

I have a movie to catch.

If I miss it, I'll have to catch the first show tomorrow morning.

I guess we have no choice, then.

I'll give it to you after the movie.

What?

What?

Oh, here we are.

How do you come without a paper ticket?

- What? - What?

When was the last time you went to the movies?

I don't remember.

Gosh, it's really been a while.

Enjoy the movie.

Yes, you too.

It's starting.

Here.

A junior colleague of mine...

told me as she was quitting...

that she couldn't follow in my footsteps.

Okay.

She said she was quitting because I scared her.

I see.

So I came home to see you, but I found your son instead.

- Isn't this funny? - Oh, yes, hilarious.

What? Hae was at our house?

That's impossible. How could he have gotten in?

Seok Joo must have let him in to be his little gofer.

I see.

So they're still seeing each other.

What in the world is going on between them?

Are they dating?

What kind of messed-up family are they trying to create?

Over my dead body.

That boy, Hae.

I'm not asking you to like him.

Just please don't hate him so much.

You never know.

If he were more like you, I might have liked him.

Gosh, I don't know.

I don't get this feeling.

What are these seasoned greens? They're delicious.

You love having greens with your drink, right?

Good thing I made them ahead of time.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

(Palgakdo)

Cheers.

Cheers.

Oh, it's burning.

It's cooked perfectly.

How was the movie?

One of our actors is in it, so I'm a little curious.

It's delicious.

Well, you want me to be honest?

No.

Because I'm stumped on what feedback to give, too.

Oh, did you read the novel draft? What did you think?

Want me to be honest?

No.

Soften the blow.

She's really sensitive right now. She could get her feelings hurt.

Earlier, when you were watching...

the scenes with the child actors,

you seemed really focused.

Brought back old memories?

It was R-rated, wasn't it?

So even after they filmed the movie,

I realised they wouldn't get to watch it.

You know...

to be honest,

that kind of thing really used to upset me.

They made us hold ice in our mouths so our breath wouldn't show.

I was just a kid.

And after all the crying, the water, and all they put me through...

In the end, I couldn't even watch it.

I felt this when you were filming with Tae Rin too.

You seem to remember everything from your childhood.

But for some reason,

you just don't remember what I did.

Or rather, what you did to me. You don't remember that at all.

Sung Je Yeon, this is in place of your speech lessons.

Apparently, all the kids on TV train here.

- Gosh, it's Sunwoo Hae! - Sunwoo Hae!

Isn't he Bebop?

Oh, you're here.

- Oh, ma'am, you made it. - Hello.

- How is your husband? - Oh, he's doing great.

Hae, you should say hi to your friend.

Hi.

- Just a moment... - Oh, yes.

Your name is Hae?

I've seen you on TV.

Hey!

Why did you throw that away?

I saved up my allowance to send you that.

Because I don't need it.

And we're not friends.

That acting academy you went to when you were a child actor.

I went there too. My mom made me.

- You were there? - Yes.

You've got to be kidding.

Gosh.

You really don't remember?

Then again,

you were a pretty big deal back then.

- For real? - Why would I lie about that?

I'm so sorry.

But honestly, my memory of that time is a blur.

I was in and out of the hospital, so I was a mess.

You've always got some kind of sob story.

It's too scary to talk to you now.

The hospital? What for?

A shrink?

That, and other things.

I was having some health problems.

So I was seeing many doctors.

Goodness.

You went through a lot at such a young age.

- Are you okay now? - Yes.

Oh, did your blood draw go okay?

Took you long enough to ask.

And what if I'm not?

You're not okay?

And if I am?

Well, then you just have to keep on living well.

So what was I like? The me you remember?

My diary entry from then said,

"Sunwoo Hae was a total scumbag to me today."

"The Children's Day bouquet I bought with my allowance."

"He shoved it in the trash can."

Why on earth did I do that?

That's so not like me.

Oh, it was totally like you.

The more I talk about it, the angrier I get.

Okay.

Want to take it out on me now?

I can take it.

And where exactly are you going to take it?

The face? The chest?

The stomach? The solar plexus?

Just say the word, okay?

My lips.

What?

- Think that'll work? - What will?

Hey, wait. Hold on a second.

How about you just go for the stomach?

Don't be such a baby.

I wasn't even trying.

I still don't get why I did that.

I mean,

it's just so not like me.

And what exactly is "like you?"

I guess the you from back then must have been under so much stress.

I was watching the child actors today.

And I really don't think I could put my own kid through that.

What?

You're ridiculous.

Such a drama queen.

What's this?

You brought your car?

I thought you only drive when you have to.

I figured I'd need it to take you home.

Let's just get in.

You can at least pretend to be asleep.

I'll play along.

Sung Je Yeon.

Wait a second.

Here.

I've never bought flowers for anyone before.

Look, I know...

this doesn't make up for the fact that I threw yours out.

Let's just call this my apology.

Besides, you gave me a hug that one time.

We might not be able to erase the past,

but from now on, all I'll think about is you hugging me.

I'm sorry I threw away your bouquet.

Back then,

I wasn't in the right head space to accept such a kind gesture.

I don't know how you remember yourself,

but you were so radiant.

Aside from you being a pain in the neck.

Gosh.

You're using the past tense.

So did you.

What?

You...

I thought you were asleep.

I'm not made of stone, you know.

There were a lot of days I went to school just hoping to see you.

I thought I might get to see you a few more times.

That was a big reason I agreed to do the show.

I'd forgotten for way too long...

what it feels like when you really like someone.

Do you want to go out with me if you're not seeing anyone?

So it's finally happened.

Wait, you...

Why are you laughing again?

You're the one who made me laugh.

Four.

We pretend this never happened and go back to the way things were.

Hey, how can you just pretend like it never happened?

- You've got some nerve. - That's not what I mean.

I'm not saying we should erase it entirely.

Most people seem to get together if their personalities match,

and it seems to work out for them.

But I guess I'm just not built that way.

I'm sorry.

Okay.

I get it.

Those flowers.

Make sure to change the water once a day, all right?

All right, I'm heading out. Go on inside.

Bye.

Darn it.

Hey, Sunwoo Hae!

Well...

Stick to the well-lit streets.

If you feel bad, just do one thing for me.

Just like we are now,

being Friend Number 1 or Classmate Number 1 is enough.

But...

Friend Number Two is not an option.

Make me number one in whatever we are.

I'm really leaving now.

What was I thinking?

The 19-year-old you...

was like a protruding stone.

You rose up and tripped me up anytime.

And I would always let myself fall.

And whenever I stumbled like that,

I could get through another few days.

Some light...

can get in through the cracks.

And through those cracks,

light may one day find its way in.

I think this is probably all cooked, right?

And you're the one who likes it well-done.

True.

Want me to pour you a glass?

Gosh.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Gosh. - It's sweet.

On the battlefield,

I get why soldiers packed so much alcohol.

This must've been the only way they could endure it.

This last battlefield.

Everywhere we went was left in utter ruins.

You've been through a lot.

- You had it tougher. - No.

A part of me wants to whine and beg you to be my partner always.

What if we...

quit our jobs together?

If you ever need to talk something over,

you can always come to me.

No matter where you end up,

I'll always be on your side. You know that, right?

I know.

Gosh. Look at it come down.

So, straight home?

Just drop off me at the office.

Besides, you have to return the car anyway.

Taking you all the way home is part of my job.

Especially since it's raining.

It's not like I'm the only one getting rained on.

Don't worry about me today. Let's just go our separate ways.

All right, fine.

Besides, I have to file my expense reports anyway.

Aren't you cold?

No, I'm fine.

My gosh.

You're the last person I wanted to run into.

What's this? Cramming for an exam?

I may not be inheriting the company, but I still have to study.

Hey, you!

Go smoke somewhere else, not on the rooftop.

I would have, if you hadn't said that.

Don't start with me.

I'm not in the mood for it.

I'm already a mess. Do you have to add to it?

Why are you a mess?

Because I just want to stop thinking.

So just stop messing with me.

You're the one who thinks I'm messing around.

You've got to be kidding me.

If it's so funny, then why don't you laugh?

Hey.

If she seems really drunk, you take her home.

Well, better you than a total stranger, right?

And don't get any funny ideas, you hear?

Hello.

Hi.

Do you have a cigarette by any chance?

Could I have one?

- Got a light? - That too.

(CEO Kim Pil Du)

Yes, ma'am.

Oh, I'm just eating by myself.

If I go to the cafeteria, everyone stares at me.

Oh, dear, that won't do.

Should I ask my son to look out for you?

He goes to your school.

Oh, no. It's all right.

I prefer it this way.

Yes, thank you, though.

This is a school-wide announcement.

Voting for the new casual uniforms will begin next week.

Please check the school's bulletin board.

The school book report competition starts today.

He has a really nice voice.

For more information, please contact the library club.

And now for our quote of the day.

"The darkest hour is just before the dawn."

That's dangerous!

What do you think you're doing?

Tell me about it.

My life flashed before my eyes.

What?

Mo Tae Rin?

Hello.

Hello.

Sung Je Yeon?

Yes.

I need you to wear casual outfits for the entire promotional period.

One grade per day, for three days.

I'm going to get the other outfits for the fitting,

so please wait here for a moment.

You're not supposed to be in here.

Move aside. I'm closing the door.

Hey, I said move!

Go back to class! Get back to your classroom!

Hello.

That voice...

Should we sit for a bit?

The chair looks sturdy enough.

Well...

What, are you going to sit in mid air?

You have an amazing voice.

Can you talk a bit longer?

How can I possibly say that any longer?

"In mid..."

"air?"

What was that? You're so weird.

I guess I am.

I really am weird.

Are you all right being here by yourself?

Is there a reason I can't be?

I ran into the person looking after you.

They seemed a little worried.

I guess you and my chaperone are close.

Well, your chaperone would faint if she heard you say that.

So? What do you think?

It's lovely.

You say it's lovely without even looking.

Feeling any better?

"Today's Voice."

Much better.

But that has nothing to do with my voice, does it?

Did you listen to my segment?

Yes, a few times.

For a long time now.

For a long time?

So how are you getting home?

Did my manager ask you to give me a ride?

No. I'm asking because I'd like to give you a ride.

I'm with someone.

My friend here is giving me a ride.

But I appreciate the offer.

My glasses.

Aren't you going to give them back?

Right.

Well, goodbye.

Your hand is cold.

You should head home soon, too.

Her hands were even colder, though.

Tae Rin.

This colour looks great on you.

You have a stray hair here. Let me fix it for you.

Gosh, someone else must even do that for her.

Must be because she's a celebrity.

Hey everyone, your break is almost over. Go and get some rest.

- Okay, we'll get going. - We'll head out.

Why are you making things awkward?

- Me? - Just now.

You just embarrassed my friends.

Oh, they're your friends? Not your servants?

You know, what you just said was also incredibly insulting.

Oh, do you not have any friends?

And you're not embarrassed? Letting them do everything for you?

Well, it would be rude to refuse my friends' kindness, you know.

And if you think I let them do it because I'm completely clueless,

that's your own prejudice speaking.

You should work on that.

Where are you going? You're supposed to go back in.

I'm going to the bathroom!

She heard that too?

I shouldn't have said anything to Mo Tae Rin.

What?

What, you failed already?

Why are you talking to me again?

I just got here to take the exam.

I didn't ask.

(Disqualified)

You've never had a real job, have you?

How did you know?

Well, I...

I just got back from studying abroad, so...

Oh, so you have a job then?

I do. Yes, I have one.

I had to squeeze this into my schedule.

Shush.

Okay, I'm going to head in now.

Oh, and don't be too disappointed if I'm not here next time.

I really hope you get cut.

Gosh.

Gosh.

Stocks on weekdays, the lottery on weekends.

So obsessed with easy money...

Because it's easy money.

I'm going to hit it big and quit this company.

The goal is to quit.

Why did I get this job? To quit it!

So you do have a goal after all.

Did you get Tae Rin home okay?

How was she doing?

How can you just hand off your actress to someone else like that?

- Weren't you worried? - I was.

Tae Rin has zero patience, and you're brutally honest.

And you left someone that volatile with me?

Hey.

Have you moved in here or something?

Something like that.

Hey.

Can you teach me how to drive?

Why ask me for lessons? Go to a professional instructor.

Oh, not lessons. I just need to practice for my road test.

What are you talking about?

I don't want to go to driving school because someone there is annoying.

You really don't have a license?

Didn't you say you only made 1,000 dollars from my stock tip last year?

Seriously, how can you be your age and not have a license?

How about I help you make 10,000 dollars?

It's possible to not have one, I guess.

So when do you want to do it? I can't today.

I can't either. My mom had me come here to review a contract.

How about tomorrow?

I can't tomorrow, I'm on set. How about the day after?

I can't. I have a blind date the day after tomorrow.

How about the day after that? Oh, wait, no. I can't make it then.

You sure you don't need driving practice?

You think it's okay to have no license for your blind date?

It's fine. I'm a great catch.

Let's figure it out after that.

Why the blind date all of a sudden?

Did the CEO set you up?

My boss sets them up sometimes.

And it's also a chance to network.

Gosh, you've got a lot on your plate.

Hi, this is Yu Eun Ji.

My dad gave me your contact info, so I thought I'd text you.

I was hoping we could have the session after my exams are over.

You have to be kidding me.

About the session for that student we met...

- Hae! - Gosh, you scared me.

- You're back? - Here, let me get that.

Oh, thanks.

Gosh.

Guess these flowers didn't sell as well today.

Yes.

Hey, what kind of response should I send?

Don't worry about how to phrase it. Just try to keep your phone on you.

What would you know?

And you do?

The feeling of getting flowers on just a random day.

A day that was just any other day...

becomes a special one.

Gosh.

That's beautiful.

You should be the writer.

Hey, now you're just flattering me.

I should use that on a customer.

"A day that was just any other day..."

- What was the rest? - Becomes a special one.

"Becomes a special one."

Oh, I like that.

This is insulting.

Who sent it?

The director of "World Made of Ash."

Looks like he sent some premium pears.

He never fails to send something.

I'm just so touched I don't know what to do.

He made a fortune off your novel.

It bugs me when he thinks this gift makes everything okay.

Especially since you quit writing after the movie was such a hit.

Who did?

I quit writing?

You didn't?

I guess I'll just see it as a great adaptation that was a hit.

Did you really start writing just to make ends meet?

Didn't you dream of winning a Nobel Prize in Literature?

Who knew writing novels wouldn't pay the bills?

Flowers aren't exactly a cash cow either, but...

I don't think that's what's important in life anyway.

So what I'm trying to say is,

do what you love without worrying about the money.

That's the way to live.

Geon No, you're unbelievable.

Hey, I'm looking out for you.

Lee Geon No.

Lee Geon No.

You go ahead and live like that.

What?

Because I'm going to focus on making money.

I wish these were cash instead.

Oh, Actress Mo.

Stills from the show that's about to air?

Yes.

They need some for the press release,

and they asked me to pick out a few for promotional use.

This side of Tae Rin's face is prettier.

What? Her eyes are closed in this. It's cute, though, right?

Tae Rin.

You know her contract with us is up at the end of this month, right?

Have you talked to her about it?

It's not like there's anything I can do.

Whatever Tae Rin decides,

all I can do is cheer her on.

What's been up with you?

You having a fight with your phone?

I wonder what they sent.

Well, if you're curious, you should check.

This one's pretty.

Go with that one.

Do you always have to state the obvious?

Okay.

"Okay?"

"Sleet and Fog."

"Waegeum."

"World Made of Ash"

Why didn't you check this? Pre-production started ages ago!

The cast from the 1st 2 films are all on board out of loyalty,

and the lead has already signed the contract.

What on earth are you going to do about this?

What were you doing this whole time with an expired license?

The team that worked on the first film.

Have you tried contacting them?

"World Made of Ash." Original work license expiration issue.

What took you so long?

I had a meeting.

Some have left for other companies, so in reality,

it's hard to hold the current team responsible.

Instead of finding someone to fire,

just double-check that there aren't any other problems.

You have a solution, don't you, Director?

If we don't fix this, the third film gets scrapped.

Look, let's just start filming,

and we can sort it out as we go, can't we?

The original author's been quiet so far.

That's why it was familiar.

If a problem comes up, well, in the end...

It's just about money, right? We can just pay them.

Is that how you plan to recoup our investment, too?

You might as well just offer to resign in disgrace!

Kim Pil Du, are you out of your mind?

Sorry I'm late.

The original publisher went bankrupt.

The original's out of print,

and the contract just says "original artist."

Besides the publisher's CEO,

no one had direct contact with the author.

We heard there's a representative, so we're trying to track them down.

We wouldn't have wasted so much time if you'd just cooperated sooner.

You guys, just stay out of this.

Stay out!

Well...

If the author extends the license, does that solve it?

The person I was looking for before because of Producer Yu Je Il...

is the same person.

Jin Mu Yeong.

Right.

That name does sound familiar.

Yes, the original author...

His...

I can communicate with his representative.

Good job for now.

I doubt you saw this mess coming, but...

Je Yeon, contact them right now and arrange a meeting.

- For the earliest possible date. - Okay.

Draft a contract.

Looking at the old contract, the license fee, the guarantee...

The publisher and the production ripped him off completely.

Don't tell me he got ripped off...

Was it an unfair contract?

If that were me, I'd be so insulted, I wouldn't even consider renewing.

Offer double market rate for rights and a separate guarantee. Got it?

All right.

Marketing team. So, what's the plan for the release?

Welcome.

Hi.

Hey.

Hi.

What brings you here all of a sudden?

Here, take this. It's for the shirt I ripped.

I got you a sturdier one.

I see.

- A bit late. - I knew you hadn't forgotten.

Thanks.

First.

A work-related favour.

Second, a personal one.

Which one do you want to hear first?

How about the urgent one first?

The movie "World Made of Ash," part three.

The original story's rights expired, so we need the author's approval.

Okay, so?

I've reviewed the draft of the contract.

Financially, it's the best deal in the business.

If the extension doesn't go through, we'll be in serious trouble.

Could you send your agent over?

Geon No. He's my agent.

I'll send you his number.

Just like that?

You're the one who reviewed it, right?

I trust you worked things out in my favour.

I didn't know you had so much faith in me.

As I get older,

I find that trusting people...

takes less energy than doubting them.

- What's number two? - Right.

Your old contract. That thing was a real piece of work.

It was something else.

If you ever go through something like that again,

just tell me, "This is unfair. I haven't been paid or anything."

Please, just say something.

We can complain together. It may make you feel better, right?

And you know how good I am at that.

But to do that,

I'd have to dig up the past...

and relive it,

and that's even harder.

I'm sorry.

No.

What for?

Oh, right. That snapdragon I gave you.

- You put them in water, right? - Yes.

Wait, do you even have a vase at home?

- Maybe? - What do you mean, "maybe?"

Hang on a second.

Hello?

Hello, ma'am.

So...

We've heard back from the author.

As you know, their agent will be coming.

That's a shame.

I was hoping to put a face to the name.

For some reason, my eyes are killing me today.

(Mo Tae Rin Documentary)

(National Siblings, Mo Tae Rin and Sunwoo Hae, Appear In Documentary)

The official news is out.

That sitcom was hilarious.

You were probably still in diapers back then.

Come on, you can find everything on streaming services these days.

Plus, I saw Bebop in person, you know.

Is Sunwoo Hae still a looker?

He was so handsome back in the day.

Is he doing this show because he needs a sponsor?

Wait, but is Sunwoo Hae even allowed on TV?

Didn't his career end after some fraud scandal?

Really?

He didn't seem like the type to scam people.

He seemed like such a nice person.

You're so hopelessly naive.

Just look up "Sunwoo Hae fraud case."

No, you jerk. Darn it.

Oh, that's right.

Did they take down that old video?

I saw it, you know. The kid didn't even cry. Stone-cold.

Yes, but even that seemed like an act to me.

Gives you the creeps, doesn't it?

He has to know, right? That he's why his mom died.

Gosh.

It's all in the past.

Just give it a rest.

Why are you all stooping so low?

Excuse me? What did you just say to me?

It's just so pathetic.

I'm getting embarrassed just listening to you.

You should focus on your own career instead of minding others' business.

You can't even handle your one actress.

I cut you some slack because you're a woman,

so you think you can say what you want?

And what slack would that be?

Because I can't recall a single instance.

What? She is completely nuts.

Hey, what's gotten into you? Je Yeon, you stop it too.

- What do you mean, stop? Hey! - Just stop.

Was I bad-mouthing you, or was I bad-mouthing your mother?

Why are you freaking out and making a scene?

Assuming things and spreading rumours, not knowing their story.

That's just a low-class thing to do.

- Why you little... - That's enough. Stop it.

I said stop! Knock it off!

Let me go.

What? Ouch!

What was that?

I never had a sponsor.

And the fraud was committed by the jerks using my name.

And I'm the one who worked to pay for it.

And my mom... I...

I know darn well I'm the reason she's dead.

Get your hands off her, you punk.