Original subtitles

Ah, what should we do? Did you talk it over with your father?

This little! How dare you look straight at him?

Production of illegal propaganda and illegal posting. [Sworn Statement]

You accept that you're the one that's solely responsible, right?

Yes.

[School Drop-out Form]

You're not just anybody. I can't believe that you would quit school Myeong Hee.

Are you sure you won't regret it?

Yes.

It's true.

Just tell her. It'll be okay.

Excuse me, Ms. Myeong Hee.

Something came up at home.

Would it be all right if you picked up my Saturday shift?

Yes.

So you're saying... that you want me to get engaged to Lee Soo Ryun?

Yes.

[Episode 5: An Okay Woman]

Why would you like for me to get engaged?

I heard that your household has a stake in Soo Ryun's family's business.

- What if something were to go awry in the factories— - I'm not asking for Lee Soo Ryun's reason.

What's your reason?

Did you happen to invest in their business?

If so, I'll accept it.

Your relationship with Kyung Soo is like my relationship with Soo Ryun.

I should've been the one to stop her, instead of adding fire to the flames.

That's how it's gotten this far.

If... If a problem were to occur to Soo Ryun's family,

I feel like I would be miserable forever.

Even if I get engaged,

would you be okay?

Yes.

I understand.

Then...

Hold on a minute.

Why? Is there anything else you'd like to say?

Oh, this?

My father told me to bring these so...

Then you should head in.

[Emergency Room]

What should I do

Hey, Soo Ryun.

Have you been waiting this whole time?

What's going on?

I wanted to see your face before I go. Even if it's only for a moment.

I thought about seeing you even if it's late.

I was thinking about contacting you too.

Why? Do you have something to say?

To be honest.

I... wanted to try dating Hwang Hee Tae.

And thought it would be best to tell your first.

Hey, Soo Ryun. Are you okay?

Why are you like this?

What should I do?

What's going to happen to my family?

Myeong Hee... can you

try to convince Hwang Hee Tae at least once?

You said Hee Tae already said he didn't want to.

- How could I? - He could listen to your request.

Just once.

Please ask him once. Please?

If the two of us don't get engaged,

because of me, my father and even my brother.

Please, Myeong Hee

Please.

[Demand for immediate release of students in custody]

Looks like you're quite interested in current events, so early in the morning.

Good morning.

Hwang Hee Tae.

What are you doing here?

I need to meet your father, I have something to tell him.

What do you have to say to my father?

You know what it is.

- I can go in, right? - Where do you think you're going?

I said I'll handle it on my own. Can you just—?

Ah, are you two having another love fight?

Even in the mornings, you have so much energy.

Let's go in. You should eat while you're here.

I came here to tell you something, instead of eating.

I apologize for visiting so early without warning.

But I thought it would be best to tell you as quickly as possible to handle the situation.

So... what are you here for?

Everything started because of Soo Ryun.

I was waiting for Soo Ryun to tell you both.

But she didn't seem like she was progressing at all, so I thought I should speak up.

Hwang Hee Tae, you really—

We'll get engaged... The two of us.

Slightly to the right. A little more.

Lower your head a little. No, no!

You lowered it too much.

- Are you sure you can take it? - Do you not trust me?

Oh, oh, oh, oh! Just like that. I'm taking it now.

Hey, try smiling a bit.

Ah, not a twisted expression like that.

You know. Think about someone you like.

Know that you have a great friend.

Try searching everywhere for a photography shop, something like this would've taken two days.

Oh my, thank you.

Anyways, going to get your passport made means...

Your airplane ticket must've been taken care of.

Soo Ryun...

Lee Soo Ryun? Did you borrow from her?

You said you didn't want to reach out for help.

It just... turned out that way.

She must have a conscience, too.

Hey, you did well. Don't say anything like you're going to pay her back or something.

Take it all and think of it as a settlement.

What settlement?

That thing that happened in high school.

To be honest, if you didn't take all the blame back then. Do you think you'd be here making a passport?

You would've gone to university and thriving there, like she is.

Why do you keep bringing that up? That had nothing to do with Soo Ryun.

Okay... Of course, it didn't.

It was a choice you decided on your own, excluding Ms. Soo Ryun.

- Hey, Park Seung Min! - Oh be quiet. Just take this with you.

[Kim Myeong Hee]

It's just because I'm so frustrated.

You always pretend to be strong and unfazed,

but eventually end up taking all the blame and giving everything away. Don't you have any pride?

You're not even saying hi now?

I didn't have time to.

I'm too busy preparing for the engagement ceremony.

Hello.

I heard, that you're getting engaged.

Thank you.

Instead of thanking me, don't you have anything else to say?

I'm sorry, for forcing you to do this.

Instead of saying "thank you" or "I'm sorry,"

I'm asking you how you really feel.

Like whether you feel happy or sad.

If you tell me to stop, I will. I'll stop right away.

I'm going to leave soon anyway.

And you and Soo Ryun will have to stay.

I don't want to cause trouble just to be happy for a short while.

So this is how you hold yourself back.

What?

I'd better get going then, I have a lesson.

Oppa, I have already chosen the song we'll listen to today.

I don't listen to music when I study.

Come on. [1979 TBC's Song of Youth]

Music is what?

Sit down. We have a lot of work to do.

You said I was destined to be good at math.

Why don't we enjoy some nice music–

"Enjoy?"

Have you ever seen anyone enjoy doing push-ups?

Math is like strengthening your muscles, there is no shortcut. Got it?

The results depend on how much effort you put in!

- Show me your homework then. - Yes, sir.

[May 10, 6:00 p.m., Gwangju Park Hotel]

This week? Gosh, isn't this a bit too soon?

And why did you reserve such a fancy place? It's not even a wedding.

Hey. Are you okay with this?

Anyhow, the decision has been made, so place an announcement in the local paper.

And make some calls to our relatives in advance.

- Go on then. - Okay.

[List of Contacts]

You're coming home now?

You surprised me.

Are you testing me?

I really quit.

Lighter.

Here.

Where's the lighter I gave you last time?

Oh, it must be here somewhere...

This will work just as fine. Shall I light you up?

[Music Cafe Hee Hee Nak Rak]

A Music Café...

I guess you have it in your blood, too.

You know how my mom was. I take after her, you know.

That may not be true seeing what you did today.

I'm glad you decided to get engaged. Good job.

It was nothing.

Then–

You can continue to see other women even after you get married.

What I mean is, don't mess up a once-in-lifetime opportunity

just because of some petty emotions.

Just like my mother?

Good night, Father.

[Kim Myeong Hee]

[Kim Myeong Hee]

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jongno-gu, Seoul]

What's taking her so long?

Oh, gosh! You surprised me.

- Hee Tae. Why are you standing here? You should wait inside. - Hello.

Soo Ryun's going to need some time.

It's okay. Are you going somewhere?

Oh, I've got some plans in Seoul today.

Oh, I heard you're going shopping for wedding gifts and your outfits.

Yes.

I'm sending someone who'll take good care of you,

so you don't have to worry.

"Take good care of us?"

Gosh, this is it.

Take a look at this baby. How pretty.

Gosh, Auntie. Did you excavate that from the ground or what?

Can't we just choose something simple?

That's nonsense. An engagement gift should be this fancy at least.

Hee Tae? Take a look. What do you think?

I think I saw that in an ancient tomb.

I mean, she looks like someone from a royal family.

Do you really think so? Good.

- Let's choose yours now. - What?

- This bracelet. - Oh, that's–

What do you think?

I feel like I've become Buddha.

The thing is, my family is Christian.

This is truly unbelievable.

Even your picky tastes

are exactly alike, you know?

Auntie, why don't you go home now?

We'll pick out some nice gifts on our own.

Yes. You need to pick out your hanbok, too. You must be busy.

I don't need a new hanbok. I'm going to wear the one I already have.

Goodness! That's not okay. Go and pick out a new one.

You should. We already let the store know; let's go.

Then let me take a look at just one more.

Excuse me! Can you show us the one with the rubies over there?

Sure.

- Auntie, come on. - Hold on. This necklace would be perfect.

What do you think? Doesn't it look nice?

Right? I'll get going now.

- Is this true? - How could this be possible?

- I'm sure it's true. - Seriously?

What's wrong? Did something happen again?

[Engagement: Hwang Hee Tae and Lee Soo Ryun]

Soo Ryun is... with Hee Tae?

Hwang Ki Nam, the guy's father is the Head of the Anti-Communist Investigation, right?

I knew something was wrong when the elusive Won Seok got arrested.

Lee Soo Ryun was a total spy!

No, what spy?

Don't say things without evidence.

Are you going to protect Lee Soo Ryun until the end?

Even if this happens?

You never liked Soo Ryun anyway.

What?

I'm telling you not to step in with your personal feelings.

It looks like you're excited to have an excuse to hate her.

No one is more excited than Lee Soo Ryun right now. I just saw her picking out jewelry, looking all happy.

Jewelry? Where?

What in the... Where is it? So I can go find it.

- That sounds good. - We should do that.

What? It takes one to two months?

I have to leave the country by next month.

You must not be aware, but issuing passports isn't that easy.

One to two months is on average, but there are many cases where it takes longer.

Excuse me. Would there be some other way?

Do you know anyone in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

Then there's no other method.

Next.

After doing all that, I might not be able to leave because of a passport.

I'm such an idiot.

Oh, sorry.

Here... Oh? Myeong Hee.

Hold on. Soo Chan?

What are you doing here?

I came to apply for a passport. What about you?

I had something to do at the Medicines Agency in Seoul and thought I'd visit my friend who works here.

You have a friend who works here?

Yes, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You can find men's suits here on the first floor and women's dresses on the second floor.

Feel free to look around and let me know if you'd like to try something on.

What are you doing?

I'm looking at clothes.

Go pick out a dress for yourself instead.

Don't tell me, you think we're going to pick out clothes for each other.

Well, fine. Go and ask Myeong Hee to persuade me again.

Who knows if I'll go along with it again?

Don't be ridiculous! Why would I want to do that with you?

Then go upstairs.

You're a jerk.

I'll come back tomorrow with my brother.

Okay, sure.

Congratulations on your engagement.

Did you find any jewelry you like?

So you joined hands with the dog of the military dictatorship?

You, Lee Soo Ryun, of all people?

I don't know what to say.

- But... - Forget it. Did you rat on Won Seok?

I never did anything like that.

Do you expect us to believe you?

You were the only person who was in touch with him.

There you are.

I'm sorry to interrupt the people's court but we have more to prepare before our engagement.

Hey.

Can I take her away?

Who are you?

Me?

I'm her fiance and the son of the Head of Anti-Communist Investigation,

the puppy of the military dictatorship.

If you haven't found a job yet, why not consider the Defense Security Command?

What?

- No, it's just that I think you're really cut out for it. - What?

You find a target, cook up a hypothesis, and pretend it's a fact.

That's what my father does all the time.

What did you just, punk?

There you go. I knew you'd grab me by the collar.

- Come here. - What? What are you doing?

Pretend we're friends.

If it looks like we're fighting, you see the two cars over there?

You guys might get arrested.

Gosh.

Hey, let's go. Come on.

What? You're leaving?

Listen, fighters!

Come over on the weekend if you have time. I'll prepare a really nice dinner!

Are we really being watched?

Don't know, maybe.

They want you to pick out your dress today. The fitting takes time.

Come on.

What are the odds of us running into each other in Seoul? At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at that?

I know. Without your help, I would've had to forget about studying abroad.

Is that so? Then I shouldn't have helped.

Anyway, your passport will be ready soon. Just apply for your visa in time.

I don't have any friends at the embassy.

Okay.

Squid, peanuts, and eggs!

Myeong Hee, would you like something to eat?

We won't arrive until well past lunchtime.

Let me get you something.

Hold on. Are you trying to humiliate me? Come on. Forget it.

I mean it, It's my treat.

Seriously. Don't do this.

This isn't enough. Buy me something more expensive another time.

- Fine. - Here.

- Excuse me. - Yes, sir?

Can I get something?

Let me see. Some bread,

butter cookies, soda–

- I'll take eggs, too. - Sure.

Squid, peanuts, and eggs!

I shall peel an egg for Grandpa Myeong Hee.

What? "Grandpa Myeong Hee?"

Myeong Hee.

Thank you.

Squid, peanuts, and eggs!

No.

It says here that Y is a natural number.

X is greater than 36, and Y is a natural number. So which quadrant is it?

The first quadrant.

Right, the first quadrant. The first quadrant.

Hold on.

Where is the third quadrant?

Jin Ah, didn't you learn this in middle school?

I don't know!

My brain isn't functioning as we've been doing this for three hours.

Sit up.

Come on.

At this rate, you can't go to Seoul during your school break.

You said you wanted to check out TBC.

I should've just gone to Seoul with Myeong Hee.

Seoul? What's she doing in Seoul?

She went to the capitol building to get her passport made.

I should've tagged along to see Gyeongbokgung Palace and tour around Seoul.

Are you going somewhere?

Oh, I have to go Seoul.

How will you solve functions when you don't even know quadrants?

Open your book.

Thank you for the ride. You helped me out so much all day today.

Come on. Your place is on my way home anyway.

Thank you so much again. I'll be sure to return the favor.

Get home safely.

All right. Good night.

Myeong Hee.

If you have some time tomorrow, can you help me with something?

Hee Tae, what are you doing here?

Are you on your way back from Seoul?

Yes.

With Lee Soo Chan?

How did you know?

You could've asked me to go with you.

How could I do that knowing you're getting engaged?

Why not?

All you had to do was ask me, but you didn't.

Look, this is—

All you had to do was ask!

You know that I waited for you to say–

Exactly. So how can I, knowing that?

If we went to Seoul together, what about your engagement preparation?

What will you say to your family as well as to Soo Ryun's?

What do you expect me to do when there's nothing I can do?

Why do you say there's nothing you can do?

Do they have something on you? Is someone threatening you?

- Hwang Hee Tae. - No, right?

You just don't want to be a bad person!

Do you think I'm not afraid of anything?

You probably think I don't even care what people think of me.

I'm trying to hold back every single moment.

Because it's you.

Because I believed you felt the same way about me.

We only have a month.

I don't even want to let a day pass by like this.

I thought you were holding back, too.

But I guess you're–

I guess you're okay.

I'm done writing letters to someone who won't write me back.

♫ The wind was weeping ♫

♫ That winter that seems to be long gone ♫

♫ Splendid flowers on the streets, filled with spring's scents ♫

♫ Even those flowers, I cannot feel a thing for them ♫

♫ You, who are too beautiful it hurts ♫

♫ You, who would smile with sad eyes ♫

♫ You, who came to me like destiny and gave your love to me ♫

♫ I hope you'll fade away like a dream ♫

Sorry. Did I wake you up?

What brings you by so late?

Well, here.

Can you give this to Soo Ryun?

What is this? You can give it to her yourself.

Well, I'm not invited to her engagement ceremony.

Plus–

She won't want to see me because it'll be awkward.

[Declaration for Democracy]

Soo Ryun wrote it.

She worked so hard on it, so she should see how it turned out.

Make sure she gets it.

Hey.

So? What can I help you with today?

I need to borrow your fine taste. Let's go.

We have many places to check out.

What about this? This will go with everything.

Myeong Hee! Myeong Hee.

What's your shoe size?

230mm. Why do you ask?

Oh, these happen to be 230mm.

Here. Try them on.

Why should I? We're here to buy your shoes.

Well, this is j-j-just, just try them on.

Come on.

Here.

♫ I know, that's how you and I will become one ♫

♫ Naturally ♫

How pretty.

♫ Get into the rhythm shared between us ♫

Myeong Hee! Myeong Hee!

This one. This too.

And this one too. Go try them on.

Why do you keep doing this? Pick out things for yourself.

Goodness. Just go try them on.

Go on. We don't have time.

Hurry. Go.

- I'm really okay– - Go on!

- Watch out. - My gosh!

What's going on?

- Goodness. - My gosh.

Those punks.

Are you all right?

- Gosh. - Yes, I'm okay.

Goodness.

What's going on though?

Obviously,

they're trying to catch the kids who protested. What a mess.

Goodness. I see your daughter is having a lot of fun lately.

Keep a good eye on your daughter. She's not a kid anymore.

I thought we came to pick out your clothes, but these are all for me.

You're making me uncomfortable.

Just consider it as a gift for your help. Look, I'm choosing my clothes now.

I came to repay my debts, but I feel like I've only gained more.

Come on, it's just a dress. There's no need to say that.

Myeong Hee, you're almost like a sister to Soo Ryun.

It's completely normal for siblings to buy each other an outfit for their engagement.

How does this look?

It looks more like what the groom would wear.

What about this? This will look good on you.

I like it. It's nice and neat.

Ma'am, can I try this on?

Oh, there's someone in the dressing room right now.

Can you wait for a second?

Sure.

Hey, future brother-in-law!

Hello, Soo Chan.

Did you come to get your suit fitted?

Gosh. What a great choice, you look like a prince.

Are you going to try that on?

Yes. I'll go try this on.

Okay.

Hey, look at this.

It's so tight that I can't even breathe–

Myeong Hee.

What are you doing here?

Oh, Soo Chan, asked me to help him pick out a suit.

Gosh, that looks perfect on you.

I wonder what the groom thinks about it.

It looks nice.

It's as if it were her own dress.

I told you it would look good.

Lee Soo Ryun!

I never imagined seeing you in a dress.

Goodness, you both look amazing. The perfect bride and groom.

Oh, my. You're both tall, too.

You look like foreign actors.

Don't you think?

Yes, they do.

Hee Tae.

You look like you could be an actor.

No way.

You look great, too.

Oh, this?

Myeong Hee chose this for me.

Where are you two headed to?

I'll give you a ride.

That's okay. We'll take a taxi.

There are a lot of places I need to stop by.

Soo Ryun,

do you have some time later?

- Today? - Yes.

There's something I have to give you.

I have a lot to do today.

Myeong Hee, do you think we can talk after the engagement?

Soo Ryun.

Okay then.

We'll get going first.

Get back safe.

Okay, see you.

Why is it raining so suddenly?

Is anyone there?

Who is it?

Is Myeong Hee here by any chance?

Who are you and why are you looking for her?

[Essence]

[Repetitorium Kardiologie]

Father, why are you here?

I'm asking why you're here!

Are you still going around doing stuff like this?

Give it to me.

I said give it!

What are you doing?

After going through all that, you still haven't come to your senses?

What's it to you?

Whether I go protest or go set myself on fire, what does it matter to you?

Kim Myeong Hee!

I'm living the way you want me to.

Father!

Father, this place is weird. The kids that did it with me were released so why am I the only one here?

No matter what,

just say yes.

Father, I really didn't do anything wrong.

They're accusing me of things I didn't do—

Just say that they're right about everything

and you were wrong.

Father.

It's been decided your punishment will be expulsion from school, so

from now on with a grateful heart,

live a quiet life without making a sound.

Father.

I've been living my life quietly saying yes to everything just like you said to.

I gave up and have been living this way until now.

So what more do you want me to do?

What more do you want from me!

What's the difference between an engagement and a wedding?

I don't think it's a marriage. Just a promise saying you'll get married.

Isn't promising to get married basically a wedding?

Isn't it like a trailer for a movie?

Anyway, it's only done by families that are well-off. Isn't that right?

I don't know. Just go back to sleep.

Hey, go and bring us back some good food.

Yeah, bring us something delicious.

What? Are you crazy?

How can I bring leftovers?

Look.

Take this and bring us at least a few rice cakes.

Are you a beggar? Why would I bring–

Get him!

Will you bring it or not?

Come here!

Are you going to do it or not?

Just this once!

Are you or are you not?

Are you okay?

Seems like you've got a fever. Why don't you take the afternoon off?

I'm fine.

My shift ends soon anyways.

Thank you.

[Congratulations Engagement: Hwang Hee Tae - Lee Soo Ryun]

This way.

Excuse me.

Here.

Hello.

I had a great dinner last time.

How come your wife isn't here with you?

She had something to do at the church.

This way.

Thank you.

Were you here?

Myeong Hee.

Hey.

Don't cry. Your makeup will get ruined.

Also,

take this.

I'm sorry. I wasn't able to take good care of it.

It's all ripped up.

- This is... - Hye Gun gave it to me.

He told me you should still get to see your efforts.

It's starting soon. Please get ready.

I'll be outside.

The engagement ceremony

of Hwang Hee Tae and Lee Soo Ryun will begin shortly.

Please be seated.

Myeong Hee, sit here.

We're honored to have you all as our guests on this happy day.

We will now begin the engagement ceremony of Mr. Hwang Kin Nam's eldest son, Hwang Hee Tae,

and Mr. Lee Chang Geun's eldest daughter, Lee Soo Ryun.

First, the parents of the couple will thank the guests.

Please give them a big hand.

Auntie.

Why are you–

Thank you all for coming.

Now, it's time to welcome the couple.

Please give a warm round of applause,

for the soon-to-be bride and groom!

♫ We were just like main characters in a movie ♫

♫ Without knowing the ending, ♫

♫ we only loved each other passionately ♫

You want me to get engaged to Lee Soo Ryun?

♫ Everything about you, from 1 to 10 ♫

Yes.

Are you sure you'll be okay if I get engaged?

♫ Now, like a coward ♫

Yes.

♫ The moments I spent loving you ♫

♫ And the time I told you I loved you ♫

♫ I'm regretting those moments ♫

♫ If only I knew that however hard I try ♫

♫ I cannot avoid this ending with you ♫

♫ Then I wouldn't have fallen in love with you ♫

Now, the soon-to-be bride and groom

will bow to the guests to show their gratitude.

Sir, my son would like to thank you.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

She's the daughter of Changhwa Industrial.

Enjoy your meal, sir. Come this way.

Hello.

Thank you for coming.

Do you like the food?

I love it. You should thank him.

Yes.

I must be distracting you from your meal. I shouldn't have made you sit next to me.

Don't–

Don't worry.

Do you want some more water? Excuse–

It's fine. I'll get it myself.

Go and talk to your guests.

Why am I doing this?

I'm sorry.

No. I shouldn't have popped up from behind.

Don't worry. It's really fine.

Go and eat some more.

My, the groom is so good-looking.

She wouldn't need any wedding gifts!

I know.

Soo Ryun is such a lucky girl.

He's handsome, and he's a doctor on top of that.

It's a mystery that he didn't get snatched up sooner, you know?

It is a mystery indeed.

He's so good-looking.

- She is such a lucky girl. - Oh my.

What a fine young man.

I know. He's very handsome.

Even the grasshoppers aren't helping me today.

I look most forward to May every year.

On a May night, even if you sing badly, the grasshoppers help you out.

The grasshoppers?

Whenever I think of you, Myeong Hee, I can't help but sing.

Myeong Hee, do you want to go out with me just until the end of May?

Are you okay?

No.

I'm not okay.

I don't want this May

to pass by without you.

♫ Above this pitch black night sky ♫

♫ One brightly shining star ♫

♫ Although I don't know for whom it is shining ♫

♫ It lingers there all alone all night long ♫

♫ I suddenly miss you ♫

♫ But since I cannot see you ♫

♫ I write your name over and over again ♫

♫ in my diary ♫

♫ A starry starry night ♫

♫ One of the shining stars resembles you ♫

♫ So I'll hide it inside my pocket ♫

♫ and gift it to you ♫

♫ Even when I close my eyes, it seeps through ♫

♫ What shall I do about you? ♫

♫ A night, blooming like a dream ♫

Do you think you can bear me now that you're grown up?

What would you have done if someone from our families had seen it?

Why are you so angry?

You can't say that when you ran away from your engagement ceremony.

Why did he drink so much?

I'm off today and tomorrow.

Then let's hang out the whole time!

What a coincidence. I can't believe Hee Tae's brother is your roommate, Myeong Soo.

What is your relationship?

Joint management?

It's so the investors can put their worries to rest.

Call off the engagement.

Hwang Hee Tae is seeing someone.