Original subtitles

(Song Joong Ki)

(Chun Woo Hee)

(Lee Joo Myung)

(Seo Ji Hun)

(My Youth)

How is he? How's Hae?

Hae...

He's still...

unconscious.

Excuse me, what about his sister? Did you get a hold of her?

Seok Joo is on his way with her.

You acted quickly, so there's no brain damage.

He's currently breathing on his own.

Oh, thank goodness.

Thank you.

He did hit his forehead when he fell.

There was a lot of blood.

We've treated it.

And based on his last exam,

he's not at the point where he needs a pacemaker just yet,

but his condition is progressing a little on the faster side.

We heard about a clinical trial.

Is Hae eligible for it?

Would it help him get better?

The patient's decision is important, so we'll discuss it when he's awake.

Okay.

Thank you.

(Absolute rest)

How is he?

- What? - Sir.

Where's my brother?

Wait, what happened to my brother?

What's wrong with him?

Well, you know how your mom was sick...

But in his case, we were fortunate to catch it early.

He's going to be okay. All right?

We're just waiting for him to wake up.

Once he's more stable,

they said he should wake up soon.

Hae... Oh, no...

My goodness. What do I do?

What's going to happen to him?

- It's okay. - Je Yeon.

Oh, what am I going to do?

Poor Hae. What do I do?

Don't worry.

Gosh, Mr. Chan.

I'm guessing you all haven't eaten yet?

I didn't know how many people would be here,

so I just packed whatever I could.

Please eat something while it's still warm.

Nu Ri must have been so scared.

Thank you for bringing all this food.

You went to a lot of trouble.

I just felt like I had to do something.

Nu Ri.

You can go home now.

You have work tomorrow, and there are plenty of people here.

Your son...

He must have lived a good life.

He's clearly loved by so many.

He is.

If he didn't have a father like me, he would've had an even better life.

Thanks for coming with me.

Take care of yourself.

Go on.

(Final Episode)

Oh, Seok Joo.

- Goodness. - What... How...

Like this?

Hey!

Nu Ri.

Hey, what about school?

- You... - Is that really important now?

Seriously? What is this?

So this is what you had to tell me?

Is this why you told me to go to Mom's?

Is this what you meant when you said we couldn't live together anymore?

I have so much to yell at you about, so why did you have to get sick?

Why didn't you tell me? Why?

Why are you sick? Why?

Why are you sick?

Because telling you...

felt more painful than the sickness itself.

Hae...

Why do you always try to handle everything on your own?

You know you can lean on me.

Okay, okay.

We're family.

Oh, no...

Hey.

Kim Seok Joo, stop crying!

You're supposed to be comforting me.

You have to comfort me first! I've been holding it in too!

Hey, hey. Everyone.

Hey, come over here. Come on.

This is a hospital. We need to be quiet. You hear me?

Now that you've seen he's awake, you can all go.

You, to school. You, to work.

Go. Hurry up.

- It's so loud, my goodness. - I'm not going.

I'm going to stay by his side.

I'm not going to work either.

Nu Ri.

Go to school...

and find that pen of mine, will you?

It's not just any pen.

I'll be checking to see that you're home.

Now, go.

Take Nu Ri with you. Hurry.

Go.

All right, I'm going.

I have to get to work.

I'll take Nu Ri with me.

Okay.

Thanks.

For what?

You must've wanted to see him first.

Thanks for being so patient.

I'll call you.

Okay. I'm leaving now.

The good thing is, we discovered it early.

And you've been managing it well up to now.

It's still early enough that we can explore our options.

So I absolutely recommend you go.

Getting a spot in a clinical trial isn't easy,

and this is a race against time.

So, please talk it over and let me know your decision.

That must have been a huge shock.

It was supposed to be our first Christmas date.

And I ruined it.

Don't feel sorry.

To be honest, my family is Buddhist,

so it's okay.

Your dad was probably more shocked than I was.

He was here until a moment ago. He's just resting.

Okay.

I hope this doesn't leave a scar.

Mr. Geon No waited all night, and then...

he figured you would yell at him if he didn't open the shop.

So he went to the dawn market.

He knows me well.

Oh, but...

Did you have to call everyone?

I was afraid something might happen to you.

I thought that might be the last time.

I called everyone I possibly could. So what?

Thank you.

Thank you.

What did the doctor say?

What do we do now?

Do you remember talking about a clinical trial?

The best thing we can do right now...

is to join it once I've recovered a little.

But since it's a clinical trial,

we don't know how effective the drug will be,

And even if the drug turns out to be effective,

by the time it's commercially available,

there's no guarantee my body can hold out that long.

Even if I die, I want to be here.

With the people I love.

No.

You should go.

You have to go.

To be honest...

When I first heard about the trial at the flower shop...

Since I was unemployed...

I'm not going to lie, I did picture us leaving together.

It'd be great at first, wouldn't it?

Us, together in a strange country.

But then, eventually...

We'd feel like we're sacrificing for each other.

Especially you.

You'll think I'm sacrificing everything...

just to be by your side.

We'd just end up...

wearing each other down.

Je Yeon.

Why are you thinking about all this?

Why did you think that far ahead?

I wanted to pretend it wasn't true,

but that's the reality of it.

In your heart, you've already sent me there.

What are we going to do now?

For now...

How about we make a promise? Any promise.

For something good.

Stamp it.

Copy it.

- Hello. - You're here.

Hey, Je Yeon. Where's Hae?

He just fell asleep.

Gosh, what terrible timing.

Je Yeon, you should go get some rest. You'll collapse at this rate.

I'll stay here with him.

Hae gave me the key to the flower shop.

Okay, give it to me. I can stop by when I get a chance.

Can I take care of it?

(Mo Tae Rin)

Hey, can we watch the premiere of "Starving for Love" together?

We've always watched the premiere together.

If you want a cosy night watching it alone with Bebop,

I won't stop you.

Oh, please.

Where did he go? Why are you alone?

I don't want to be without Hae.

He wants to break up already?

Gosh, that guy. What should I do with him?

I was going easy on him because he's with my friend.

I ought to just...

Hae...

He's sick.

To get better, he has to go far away.

But...

What if something goes wrong while he's there?

What if I never see him again?

No, even if I don't...

Even if I never see him again, it's okay.

As long as he's alive.

Even if I'm not with him,

as long as he's alive and well.

How can this be happening?

I'm so scared, Tae Rin.

What's going to happen to Hae?

He's going to be okay.

Chan.

Have you eaten?

Oh, hey, when did you get here?

You should get something to eat.

Let me just get changed, and I'll make you something.

I was thrilled to get your call out of the blue.

Thank you for the offer.

I took too long to get back to you, didn't I?

Well, Je Yeon...

told me I could trust you with it.

The rights to my original work...

I'm signing them all over to you.

I promise I'll take good care of it.

To be honest, from your reaction when we met,

I didn't think you were going to sell.

I need the money.

I have to go away for a while, unexpectedly.

So, how will we stay in touch?

Should we just use the phone or do video calls?

How long will you be gone?

A little over two years.

But your forehead...

What happened?

Oh, this?

I got overexcited getting ready for a date and took a fall.

Wow, you must have been really excited.

Tae Rin will be here soon.

If you have time, why don't you join us for dinner?

I'll have to take a rain check.

It's cold out. Make sure you don't catch anything.

Well, I should get going.

Back when I went by Beat,

a coworker I saw on set every day suddenly disappeared.

His name was Bibap.

One day we were hanging out, eating, fighting,

and I'd make him cry.

So...

Did you use me as an excuse to cry again?

No.

For some reason, I just don't think he would cry.

So I figured I should try not to, either.

Because he'd be strong about it.

And I'm sure he still is.

So I guess I should try to be too.

It was good to see you.

- Are you not seeing me anymore? - No.

I'm going to keep seeing you.

Well, I don't want to.

So what?

Stop bothering Je Yeon.

You worry about yourself.

I'm always good to her.

Gosh.

I seriously can't stand you.

I couldn't find the pen.

But I got you this instead.

Mine was too small. I didn't think your stuff would fit.

Where did you get the money for this?

I worked part-time at Geon No's.

I wanted to get it for you.

Are you that moved?

No...

You...

Wait, you get an allowance from me, and from that guy too.

So where did all that money go that you had to work part-time?

Does that big jerk make you work for him or something?

No!

I was buying something nice,

so I just chipped in a little. What's the big deal?

Stop being so frugal all the time.

You need to let it show sometimes.

How you're really feeling.

Like if you're hurting or having a hard time.

You know, when you were little, Nu Ri.

I'd always have you check out library books,

and it was only on payday...

that I'd buy you a new storybook. Remember?

But the first time I bought you a new book,

you said it had a funny smell.

I shouldn't have skimped on that.

I didn't read them anyway, so whatever.

You were smart to save your money.

Nu Ri.

Hey, can you take a picture of me?

Why?

For what?

My new book is about to come out.

I want to put my photo in it this time.

Go change your clothes.

Put on the nicest thing you own.

Hey.

Ready to go?

Go with your son.

After you sent his mother away like that,

you were tormented with guilt your entire life.

Looking back on it all now,

I realised we got off on the wrong foot.

We fought with each other,

we shared our meals,

and we even raised a child together.

I was always floundering in my own fantasies,

but you always brought me back down to earth.

But were you really okay living a life like that with me?

What could you have possibly wanted with a guy like me?

Love?

That's the one thing we did right, wasn't it?

And when you're back,

if what I want is to love you again...

What do you say we give it another shot?

Maybe for once,

we should try having a proper breakup.

We've already been apart for over ten years.

What's one more year?

Gosh, you're really something else.

You lucked out, that's what.

You know, a long time ago...

Do you remember when I came looking for you?

"Come with me."

I know I have no right to say this,

but I've never once thought of you as a burden.

I'm the one who made it hard on you from the very beginning.

I'm glad you realise that.

Right?

What a relief.

Dad.

Yes?

That old photo album of mine...

Why did you hold on to it all this time?

That old relic.

A relic's only meaningful when it's discovered in the present.

All those pictures...

Who do you think took them all?

Always trying to take the credit...

Bye.

Hold on...

Extended Closure.

It's not temporary. For lease.

But it's not for lease.

You're coming back to it.

Oh, right.

What should I put? I'm so bad at this kind of thing.

I know.

So what are you going to do there?

You won't just be at the hospital the whole time, right?

I need to think about you.

Well, that's a given.

Maybe I'll get the reissue ready.

Good idea.

Then while you're at it,

you should write something new too.

(You said you didn't like writers.)

Oh, come on...

You really hold a grudge.

It just stuck with me.

I noticed you've never written a love story.

Why bother?

Are those really that interesting?

You don't think they are?

I'm speaking as a reader.

Seriously, your writing is great.

That's a bold claim.

All of a sudden, I want to do everything I can for you.

Do it.

When you get back.

Well, let's not get too dramatic.

I'll just live like I always have.

Miss you...

and just live my daily life.

The life you'll return to.

I'm worried about the time difference.

I know I'll want to check on you every single day.

To see if you're doing well, if you're okay.

I'll have to try not to do that too much.

Let's try our best to sync up.

When our day and night meet.

Okay?

Okay.

What is it?

What is this? What is it?

You keep it.

So you want me to manage it for free?

Correct answer from someone...

who studied business in Seoul National University.

I knew you were smart.

- When... - Yes?

When you get back,

I'm going to collect all my back pay.

Double.

Go ahead.

- Still don't know what to write? - If it's not a lease...

Yes, I'm looking at it now.

I like the fourth mock-up.

Okay, let's go with this one.

About that...

I can keep in touch with the author through video calls,

so you don't have to worry.

Tell her not to worry about the time difference.

I'll work around her schedule.

Okay. Yes, I'll call you then.

Ta-da!

It's so strange seeing you work.

Seeing you actually earning a living.

Oh, the tea's gotten cold.

I guess I'll have to brew a new pot to about 65 degrees.

Oh, right. I meant to ask.

About the revised edition...

It should have something extra compared to the original, right?

Is there anything new we could add?

Like an interview with the author...

An interview?

With you?

What about an audiobook?

A new short story...

That might be too much?

Even a really short one...

is still asking a lot, isn't it?

Actually, I was already thinking about writing something new.

Oh, that's great!

I'll do my best to help.

Just stick to your poetry.

You were scribbling something about "Instant Love" or whatever.

If there's even just one person who reads my poetry,

I write for that one person.

- I write my poems... - I'm heading out.

Yes, you should go.

See you at the airport.

(On vacation)

He must've used it roughly.

All right. Time to start the day!

Okay.

Hello, everyone.

Hello, hello.

How is everyone?

Ah, thank you.

Okay, got it!

Let's move to the other side, please!

Okay, moving out!

Hey.

Pat, pat.

Pat, pat!

How do I look? Perfect, right?

Perfect.

- Let's go. - Okay.

How are you feeling?

Great.

(Congratulations)

Congratulations on graduating, Nu Ri.

Hae made this graduation bouquet for you.

He said it won't ever wilt.

What's this?

I can't believe he did this.

Hey, can you hold this for a sec?

Just a graduation... just a bouquet, just a congrats.

- And it's from your brother. - Gosh.

You really know how to hold a grudge.

Nu Ri.

Congrats on graduating.

Congrats to you too.

Oh, you're Seok Joo, right?

Hi, I'm Choi Sa Rang.

Oh, right.

I heard your boyfriend got into a school in Seoul?

But Nu Ri is moving into the dorms. What will you two do, so far apart?

If only I had studied a little harder...

I'm sorry, Sa Rang.

No.

Even if you had done much better, it would've turned out the same.

It's okay.

Are you done?

No, I'm not.

I love you.

Sa Rang!

What? You're here.

What? What are you doing here?

You know my brother?

Of course!

Congrats on graduating and getting into college.

- Where are Mom and Dad? - They went on a trip.

Apparently, they mixed up the date.

And they went anyway?

I barely made it here myself.

I got my driver's license.

Oh, me too.

Nu Ri.

Mom!

Congratulations on graduating.

Your brother would be so proud.

He probably would've just said, "Proud."

Hello there!

I'm the Choi Boy!

Is your friend's name "Choi Boy?"

I have no idea.

I'm so embarrassed I could die.

That's it.

We should just break up.

We're 20 now. Let's agree not to say rash things.

I'm yours. Forever.

Okay.

We'll be serving your meal now.

- Enjoy your meal. - Enjoy your meal.

- Enjoy your meal. - Enjoy your meal.

Okay, so today's meal is completely within your diet plan.

I just tried to make it as tasty as I could.

Why do you keep going to all this trouble?

I enjoy doing it, so it's no trouble at all.

That's not what I mean.

All this grocery shopping, food prep,

and the time you take to plate it so nicely...

You could be practising your driving.

I even had to park the car for you earlier.

I was reviewing "Femicide for Love" yesterday...

and just made this while I was at it.

Honestly.

You always have an answer for everything.

So?

What did you think?

I don't know good acting from bad,

but the pasta scene felt a little awkward.

I don't know.

It felt kind of unnatural.

That can't be right.

Really? What was awkward about it?

No, I mean, what was so awkward and unnatural about it?

I have to know what it was to fix it, right?

Go on, you can be honest.

I said tell me. Hurry up.

I'll play it for you right now. Tell me what you think to my face.

Be honest.

Hey, Gi Ppeum...

Go to the van and grab me anything.

- Take your time but hurry up. - Okay.

Gosh, I'm so tired.

Gosh, this spot is so tight...

I wonder what your definition of "tight" is.

I told you. Turn the wheel fully and ease in slowly.

Just get the back end in.

Slowly straighten the wheel. Like so.

Like this?

I thought you were a good student.

How can you have no spatial awareness?

Oh, is it because, mathematically, this is just too simple for you?

Excuse me? What's with the informal tone?

- What was that? - You think I want to be polite?

At this rate, the museum will close before we park.

Seriously. Don't take this the wrong way.

Are you hungry, by any chance?

No...

Where are you going?

Tae Rin, I'm sorry.

Tae Rin.

All right, keep it coming!

All right, keep it coming!

This is the last chance. Last chance. Come on, let's do this.

Enjoy your meal.

Welcome.

No tables here either.

We missed the exhibition because we were parking.

And now I'm actually starving.

Excuse me, when do you think a table will open up?

Is there a waiting list I can get on?

We don't have a list.

Everyone just recently sat down, so I'm not sure when one will open.

Oh, Ma'am.

Gosh, it's you.

Mom.

Well, what are you...

What are you two doing here?

So you still come here.

Yes.

You're the one who taught me about all these great places.

So, are you two a thing?

No.

- We're not? - Of course not.

You're just my tax accountant.

"Just" your tax accountant?

I'm just going to use the restroom.

And I'm not running away, ma'am.

Don't ask me why I'm alone.

I just didn't want to go home.

What's going on?

No broken boiler at home these days?

Oh, actually, my water got shut off.

Can I crash at your place tonight?

Sure.

But is it just you chasing after her?

Gosh, Mom.

- It's mutual. - Mutual, my foot.

That's right. It's mutual.

(On vacation)

Hey, guys.

You're very thorough.

And one face did come to mind.

If you could see me now,

what would you say?

I'd say I miss you.

I guess I said it out loud.

What was that?

What are you... What are you doing here?

Want to go to the sea with me?

All of a sudden?

Have you been drinking?

Yes.

I had a drink after work.

And I was just writing my will.

Excuse me?

Wait, why would you...

I update it every year.

I looked at last year's version, and I found something.

"When will I finally leave the shallows..."

"and swim out into the deep sea?"

And not just emotionally shallow.

They meant the shallow end of a pool.

I got that from the context.

Oh, right. You said you were a good student.

Are you a good swimmer too?

Well...

Guess not.

I mean, I can swim a little.

But I'd be the one driving.

And with my skills...

With your skills, even if we left right now,

we wouldn't get there until the day after tomorrow.

So, for tonight, how about...

you come up to my place first?

I...

I don't go into just anyone's home.

So maybe you should make me...

your boyfriend.

I'll see how you behave.

Oh, come on.

Well, since I was invited,

I might as well go on up.

Is it this way? Oh, or this way?

This way?

(World Made of Ash)

Your son's a great writer.

He is, isn't he?

Where is he? Did you come back alone?

You're back sooner than we expected, aren't you?

I came to get ready for the book launch party.

(New Book)

(World Made of Ash)

Finally.

I told you the title should've been, "A World Made of Gold Bars."

Here's your coffee.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

(From Lee Geon No)

(World Made of Ash)

Seriously, this guy.

(Writer's comment: Who am I to deserve this?)

"Who am I to deserve this?"

(World Made of Ash)

I'll be following in your footsteps soon enough.

Into the world of film-making.

I heard you have the rest of Seonwoo Hae's novels.

They'll be hard to adapt.

What is it this time?

What's the "practical" reason you called me here?

You could have just sent it by mail.

I just wanted an excuse to see you.

(CEO Bang Han Na)

No one in this business uses a nameplate.

My company isn't big as yours.

I wanted to create a little detour for you on your path.

(Popular new books)

That's a lot of words.

You're not making me read this, are you?

My throat's sore.

Then quit smoking.

Or pay me.

I'm treating everyone today, a full course, including ramyeon.

Deal. Let's do it.

"Just one small pebble fell out of place,"

"and everything came tumbling down."

"In the uneven pile of stones,"

"time had stood still."

Nu Ri.

Nu Ri, are you asleep?

Why is it that Hae's books always put me to sleep?

You weren't even reading. I was reading it to you.

I guess my voice was too soothing?

Whatever.

I'll give you this. It makes a great lullaby.

You know the writer An So Jin, right?

Everything she writes is a hit that pulls in 30 percent ratings.

The writer of "My Annoying Daughter?"

When you watched "My Annoying Daughter..."

You felt it, didn't you? That she wrote it about you.

Was it just me?

What is it this time?

"My Annoying Daughter-in-Law?"

The working title is...

Yes?

"Still Honeymooning After 60 Years."

She said she really wrote this one with you in mind. Take a look.

Tell her to get me out of her head.

Do you think she's honeymooning with different partners?

Or has it been 60 years with the same person?

She keeps changing them.

Sounds tempting, doesn't it?

Think of it as Mo Tae Rin's personal harem.

A whole harem... I wonder if I can handle all that.

You trust me, right?

You can. But...

you have to review the script first.

Should I give it a read, then?

Always thinking about work, this one.

If you keep this up, you might as well join the company.

Wait, you're not an employee yet?

Wow, what a dedicated volunteer.

You're a real inspiration.

No, no. It's just...

I'm feeling a little insecure.

I do like this kind of work, but...

I'm just not sure if a company like this...

Shouldn't I be spreading my wings in a bigger world?

Hey.

What's wrong with "a company like this?"

Go on, spread your wings. Please.

I'm home.

(Waegeum)

(To Sung Je Yeon, from Sunwoo Hae)

(Handle with care 3)

(World Made of Ash)

(Handle with care 4)

Oh, look, another new sprout.

How cute.

Our dynamic is really weird.

You two are friends.

Seok Joo is so formal with him.

But you're so informal with him.

You're right.

Hey, how come you never show me a little respect?

They're always using all their formal titles with me.

Sir. Mr. Hae.

Sir. Sir? Mr. Hae.

Gosh, hey. Stop it! Stop it already.

Just go back to how you were.

Seriously, what's gotten into you?

Should we meet up on this day every year?

What would the four of us even do? It sounds kind of pointless.

We all went to the same school. We can just call it a reunion.

Not that I've ever actually been to one.

Make a time capsule and open it ten years from now?

You want to make a cheesy promise like that?

So should we bury the time capsule somewhere on the outskirts?

Seoul is too crowded.

And you're sure that spot won't get redeveloped?

That it'll even still be there?

If we bury it, would that be real estate speculation?

No, that's bad for the environment.

Then let's put it in a bottle and toss it in the sea.

That's bad for the environment too. No.

How about suggesting an idea instead of just shooting everything down?

All right, fine.

Anyone want more coffee? I'm getting another cup.

I'll have one! And let's get dessert too.

- Sounds good. - Me too.

Hey, get me one too!

But you didn't finish your coffee.

Back during your shoot,

you wrote those letters, right?

- Yes. - What did you write?

You're really not going to tell me?

Nope.

So you'll have to wonder forever.

Gosh, seriously...

Is this...

a dream?

Please tell me it's not.

Can't I just stay asleep?

I want to keep looking at you.

Can't I?

Excuse me.

I'm looking for someone named "Start of Spring."

Oh, yes.

(To "Start of Spring")

- Goodbye. - Thank you.

(To "Start of Spring")

The first season I ever experienced.

That year.

I wonder if anyone else remembers that first snow.

The me in the photograph, frozen in a moment,

sometimes looks like a stranger.

More and more, as time goes on.

I was so innocent.

I had dreams.

I loved.

So endearingly clumsy.

So bright it hurt my eyes.

That's how dazzling it was.

Some moments still remain.

Perhaps forever.

As if they are the present.

I'd only forgotten for a little while.

I was so happy to greet...

all the things that never really disappeared.

Wait, how is this...

Hi.

What?

Our vacation was until next month.

Let's go see the flowers.

They're blooming.

Is it really you?

Wait, am I dreaming again?

Look.

I have a reflection in the mirror.

And I have a shadow.

Can I take a picture of you too?

So, are you going to say hi back or what?

You're really here.

You're warm.

Hi?

Hi.

Hoping that somewhere, we'll meet again...

with a happy hello, again and again.

From Sunwoo Hae.

(Thanks to the viewers who shared every moment with us.)

(On vacation)

(My Youth)