Original subtitles

[opening theme music playing]

STILL SHINING

[Tae-seo sobbing]

[melancholy music playing]

[door opens, closes]

[Chang-sik] Tae-seo, is that you?

Yes, it's me.

If you're done crying, let's go home.

Get some rest so you can go back to Seoul and work.

Come on!

Okay!

[shudders]

STILL SHINING

[music fades]

MART

[grunts, clears throat]

[vocalizing]

[cackles]

[Hui-seo] You can just say whatever comes to mind.

Like when you have some makgeolli and go out on a stroll together.

Okay.

I know what your grandma likes.

[Gyeong-chun clearing throat]

♪ The pale pink skirt ♪

♪ Flutters in the spring breeze ♪

♪ Biting the ribbon of my blouse Again today ♪

[heartwarming music playing]

♪ Along the village shrine road Where butterflies flit to and fro ♪

♪ When flowers bloomed ♪

♪ We laughed together ♪

♪ When flowers fell ♪

[voice breaking] ♪ We cried together ♪

♪ Yet with that earnest promise ♪

♪ The spring days ♪

♪ Are gone ♪

[music fades]

[gentle music playing]

[woman] Oh my gosh!

You put the photos on the outside so it's easy to tell.

Great job.

But I like that one.

OIDO STATION, SNOW, WINTER

[Tae-seo] Me too.

[woman] Wow, you did a really good job.

Great job on these!

Do you want it?

[music fades]

[doorbell rings]

-[keypad dings] -[door opens]

[Tae-seo] Mmm.

You can wear those.

Check what I've done so far.

[A-sol] Mmm.

It really does feel like it's being embraced.

It feels warm.

Mmm? That one's mine.

I've oiled it.

It needs to dry.

So you're all done.

You said after waiting a day for oiling, that's it.

The third and final moment of waiting.

I'll wrap this up for you.

I'll help you.

I can do it by myself.

[exhales heavily]

KTC RAILWAY LAWS AND REGULATIONS

You're juggling five balls at once.

Of course you'd be overwhelmed.

Why five?

Your job, your side gig, preparing to change jobs,

family issues, and relationship issues.

Isn't that how everyone lives?

You sure you're doing well?

What is it that you want to know?

I heard things aren't going well with your girlfriend.

Hyeong-seok said after he broke up, so did you.

Did you know?

The number of people you've dated

doesn't always match the number you've broken up with.

The number of breakups is usually lower.

Breaking up with someone is a memorable experience.

Even with my friends, they've dated several people,

but they only ever talk about one breakup.

I guess you have to remember the breakup for it to count as a real relationship.

[cellphone vibrating]

HUI-SEO

[Tae-seo] Hold on.

-Hey, Hui-seo. -[Hui-seo] Hey, Tae-seo.

Can you come to the hospital today?

Well, I am off today. What's up?

This morning, the corner of Grandma's mouth twitched.

You know,

it's like how Grandma always smirks when she sees me.

Anyway, it moved.

What did the doctor say?

No, it's not what the doctor said. I saw it myself.

[sentimental music playing]

So what do you expect me to come and do?

She might wake up, so…

Fine.

I'll tell Grandpa to go home,

and I'll stay here myself.

Go home. I'll be there.

I'm getting a call.

It's A-sol.

Hi, Hui-seo.

If I come down today,

can I get that red carpet treatment you mentioned?

I'm seeing Tae-seo today to get my frame, so I might suggest we go together.

I've had so much work lately.

You know I like to blow off steam by driving.

[chuckling] Yeah, exactly.

You know a place like that? That sounds delicious.

Okay. Bye.

I'll drive, so you can get some sleep on the way.

I can go by myself.

Don't you have work tomorrow?

-I do. -Then you have to come back anyway.

If we leave now, eat, see your grandma, and come back,

it'll be perfect timing.

Always with bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep,

the study center's Seat One guy

doesn't seem like the type to easily fall for someone.

And even when he does like someone,

he doesn't seem like the type to break up easily.

So how did he break up the very first time?

This is based on the people around me,

but how your first breakup happens has a bigger impact than your first love.

I'm curious.

When and how did Seat One guy break up?

How did he feel?

Not that he'd tell me.

Stunned.

Hmm? What was that?

Mmm.

Then what about the second time?

No second time? Just the one?

The same person.

Ah.

Wake me up at the first rest stop.

Okay.

[monitor beeping]

[panting]

[splashing]

[cellphone vibrating]

Hello?

Yes, I'm Yeon Tae-seo's brother, Yeon Hui-seo.

[splutters] Okay, I'll come now.

I'll be right there.

Okay, bye.

[pleasant music playing]

Hey, guys!

Thank you!

[line ringing]

Damn it, why isn't he picking up?

[grunting]

[cellphone ringing]

[Hui-seo] A-sol, is my brother with you?

-Yes. -My brother.

Hey, Tae-seo. Wake up.

Yeah, Hui-seo. I'm on my way.

Tae-seo.

They said Grandma woke up.

I just got a call from the hospital.

I told you, didn't I?

Hurry up and get there.

-Okay, I'll go straight there. -Okay.

Grandpa. [grunts]

Grandpa, get up.

Get up! They said Grandma's awake.

What?

-[Hui-seo whispers] Hurry and get up. -Okay.

[grunts]

[music fades]

Gosh! Oh, goodness.

Oh, oh.

-Are you okay? -Yeah.

Grandpa, will you be able to drive?

I have to.

I just woke up, so my legs have no strength.

-What about your hands? -What?

Can you grip like this?

My hands?

[grunting] Like this?

[uplifting music playing]

Your helmet's on okay, right?

-Hold tight! -Okay.

You can't let go.

But…

you've never ridden past the post office before.

Will you be okay?

I have to be.

Grandma found the strength too.

-[doctor 1] Just a second. -Yes, Doctor.

Why do things seem so serious?

[music fades]

Before passing away,

she might've regained some momentary consciousness.

[shudders] Like terminal lucidity.

-[doctor 2] Her breathing is stabilizing… -Her hand.

What?

Her index finger twitched.

It's twitching.

[heartwarming music playing]

[doctor 1] Everything looks normal.

[A-sol exclaims softly]

She really is awake.

Please explain to the patient's family.

-[nurse] Her condition is stable… -[sighs]

…so please go put on your isolation gowns first.

[A-sol] Dad, have you been to the hospital? How are you feeling?

So…

I'll…

find a way to manage by myself for a year.

You said you'd come back to work next year.

Make sure you keep your promise.

Okay, bye.

[music fades]

[Chang-sik] Yeah. She really pulled through. [chuckles]

Apparently, it was no easy thing. [laughs]

Anyway, thanks. Bye.

[Chang-sik sighs]

I've called the village chief, so everyone will know.

Call everyone on your way home.

Everyone's well wishes helped make this happen.

Okay.

[Hui-seo] Right?

I told you she would wake up soon.

[chuckles softly] No, you don't have to come, Hyang-gi.

You can visit when she moves to a regular room.

No, I should be thanking you.

[pensive music playing]

[shudders, exhales heavily]

[exhales heavily]

[exhales shakily]

I'll drive.

Can you manage?

Yeah.

Hey…

You insisted that we come.

Thank you.

[music fades]

[sighs]

Grandma…

[emotional music playing]

…woke up.

[Gyeong-chun] I went and sang to her,

and the next day, she woke up just like that.

[sighs in relief]

[music fades]

[shudders]

[voice breaking] Well, you're really good at singing.

Aren't you coming back here?

Want me to submit another request to tear down your house?

[Eun-a] No, don't.

Gosh.

If you came back and Hui-seo's family came back,

wouldn't that be so nice?

Make sure you eat properly. Don't skip your meals.

Okay.

Make sure you eat too, Granny.

Bye.

[shudders]

That's great.

He can go back home

and back to the way he was living.

[soft music playing]

[Eun-a] After work, he'll run across Dongjak Bridge,

ride a public rental bicycle up the hill, and continue his woodwork.

Hello!

[Eun-a] He'll see his friend every now and then.

Thanks.

Oh, you're here.

Gosh, I'm really craving some rolled omelets.

[man] Okay, I'll make you some.

[Eun-a] The simple,

peaceful…

[chuckles softly]

…and precious routine of Yeon Tae-seo.

[A-sol] Tae-seo.

[music fades]

Hey.

Did you already get off work?

No, I went to eat dinner and came right back.

-Did you bring my frame? -Yeah, since I was coming anyway.

I probably won't see you much from now on.

Where's your car? I'll load it in for you.

Oh… It's in the parking lot over there.

It must've been hard getting here by taxi.

I took the bus.

You should've called me.

It would've been easier if I picked it up myself.

No, it's fine.

-Where should I put these? -I'll take them.

Okay.

How long will it take?

[Tae-seo] It won't take long.

So you'll finish everything today and never see me again?

I'm strapped for time since I'm trying to change jobs while working.

[sighs] I don't get it.

You were preparing to change jobs before your grandma woke up.

And she's awake now.

Everything's still the same, so why?

I was going to do it anyway.

It's better to do it now when I've made up my mind.

[sighs]

[A-sol] Are you done now? That was quick.

[Tae-seo] By the way,

it'll dry faster with some air, so leave the window open later.

Okay.

Uh… [sighs]

I don't know if I'll get to see you, but…

Thanks.

For what?

[chuckles] Not now. Tell me when we say goodbye.

Let's grab a drink with Hyeong-seok after I finish preparing my job switch.

No, not that.

Let's do this instead.

If you want to thank me, do me one favor.

What is it?

I already said it.

I want us to break up.

Um, this isn't some roundabout way of saying we should date.

[sighs]

I've never been in a proper relationship before,

so I've never really broken up with anyone either.

I don't want my first-ever parting to be with my family.

I want my first goodbye to be a warm one.

[sentimental music playing]

There's no such thing as a warm breakup.

[A-sol] That's what I want.

I want my first goodbye to be just that.

That's why I'm asking you.

[sighing] We weren't…

We weren't even dating though.

Uh… Think of it like this.

You're here just to oil the desk,

but I'm dating you right now.

I'm dating and breaking up with you all on my own.

This actually makes a lot of sense.

I had feelings for you…

Well, it was a mix of feelings, like sympathy and so on.

But anyway, after ten years,

I went to commission a frame and just happened to reunite with you.

That was a big part of it.

So after getting all excited on my own and wondering if it was a thing or not,

I'm breaking up with you.

[sighs] Do you seriously think this makes any sense?

Don't overthink it. Just…

think of it as doing me a favor.

[sighs]

So,

how do you want to break up then?

You only need to do one thing.

On the day we break up,

we'll hold hands, face each other,

and say what we had been thankful for.

With warmth.

That's the first breakup I've always wanted.

And after we break up?

After we break up,

we won't see each other ever again.

That's why we're saying goodbye.

You were going to stop seeing me after today anyway.

If my first goodbye is a warm one, any goodbye that comes after that,

even if it's with family,

won't feel so scary anymore.

And if it's with the guy from Seat One,

it'll be special.

And I'd be grateful.

[Tae-seo sniffles]

-You're not going? -You haven't given me an answer.

I'll do it.

It's not even that difficult.

[sighs]

[cellphone vibrates]

[music fades]

[A-sol] How about after you finish your test,

around the second week of December?

But not December 8th.

I don't think breaking up on a Monday is a good idea.

I'll pick the place.

[Tae-seo] The place we broke up…

[sentimental music playing]

Where did you…

break up with me?

WONMA EATERY

-[Hyeong-seok] Hello. -[man] Hey.

He's dying over there.

[music fades]

Everyone goes through breakups.

Let's finish this bottle and go home.

[Hyeong-seok sighs]

He never spills anything.

He just mopes on his own.

Come on, you need to talk about it to move on.

Will talking about it really help me move on?

Then, I will.

Go ahead. We're listening.

[whispers] Sir, this won't take long.

So I…

I…

Mmm… [inhales sharply]

[Hyeong-seok sighs]

He keeps things to himself.

He's not the type to talk it out.

He won't say a word because it'll remind him.

[sighs]

I…

went to see her.

-At dawn. -[man] At dawn?

At dawn.

That doesn't sound like a good time.

And?

Someone came out, and…

[melancholy music playing]

[sobbing] …she tells me…

not to…

I can't stop thinking about it. [groans]

-It's killing me. -Who came out?

Hey, do you even have to ask? [laughs dryly]

He's going to have it rough for a while.

Honestly, stop being a fool and go buy some spring onions.

No way…

Another guy came out?

Hey! And you just came back?

God, I'm going to lose my mind.

What's wrong with her? She's unbelievable.

She seemed perfectly decent enough,

-but she's a crazy… -[inhales sharply]

Shut your mouth.

[Tae-seo scoffs]

[slurring] You don't even know her.

God, you idiot.

-[Tae-seo] Give me a drink. -[sighs wearily]

All right. Drink up then.

Get a hold of yourself.

-[man] Are you done drinking? -Yes, thank you.

-Yeah, take good care of him. -I will. [exclaims disapprovingly]

I'll go get my car. Stay put.

Eun-a.

[shudders]

[exhales heavily]

[huffs]

[emotional music playing]

[Eun-a] I was always so jealous when Seoul would hold fireworks festivals.

It's right there.

[chuckles softly] That way.

It's that way.

[Eun-a] Ah… So that's Yeouido.

[sighs]

[music fades]

Mmm.

It's fine now, but I'll have to come back when it gets colder.

When you've set a date, get the original faucets and handles out.

I'll come by when I have time and restore everything.

Thanks.

[cellphone vibrates]

[lighthearted music playing]

[So-hyeon] The village chief's house.

-[woman] Really? -[So-hyeon] Yes. [chuckles]

-No wonder why you seem familiar. -Right?

[chuckling] There she is.

Goodness.

Mom's here!

[music fades]

I told them I was your mom.

That's why they handed this place over so easily.

I made a scene, saying I'd kill them all if they messed with my daughter.

You were in Korea this whole time?

It costs a lot of money and time to come here.

Taking care of your situation came first.

Then, I met some people. It was fun.

Hey, a lot of those people made it big thanks to me.

[scoffs]

They made it big on their own, not because of you.

You can sleep here if you want.

[sighs] God, I'm starving. Got anything to eat?

I want to try some of your cooking.

Let's go.

Eun-a.

I'm going to check out your room.

Go ahead.

[So-hyeon gasps softly]

You made it all so quickly.

I just steamed what I'd made before.

[chuckling] It's delicious.

You're a good cook.

Why are you all curled up like that? You're the owner.

Don't start.

[So-hyeon] You look pitiful. I don't like it.

Sit with your legs crossed. You'll lose your luck eating like that.

I'm not eating.

That there… I didn't have any soup, so it's corn tea.

[So-hyeon] It's nice and toasty.

Did you roast the corn yourself?

Pack me a bunch when I go.

So I can make it at home.

It reminds me of Seon-gyu.

[gentle music playing]

Want me to steam some corn for you?

Gosh, Eun-a.

You should've given me those first.

[music fades]

I was actually here before I went to Gangneung and met your dad.

The village chief's house.

I stayed there.

I was gathering information in Tongyeong. Then, I was supposed to go to Gangneung.

But I just loved it here.

There was plenty to work with too. [inhales sharply]

I really didn't want to go to Gangneung.

But in that town,

a man from Seoul was living with his daughter

as he made vegan dishes with local vegetables he'd dig up.

And that daughter kept calling our local coordinator.

"What time are you coming? What should we prepare?"

Apparently, she was really excited about all of us coming.

She was going to leave school early in time for our arrival.

Honestly,

she was a funny one.

Her name was Mo Eun-a,

and she was eagerly waiting for us.

That's why I went.

And going there…

was the best decision I ever made.

[heartwarming music playing]

I can't come back to Korea anymore.

I'm getting married.

Just kidding. [chuckles softly]

What's wrong with you?

My mom talks about you every day.

I guess she loved it when you were around.

She said when you left, you told her you'd come back.

Day and night, she'd…

Don't use expressions like that.

"Lose your luck." "Day and night."

It's obvious you just picked them up somewhere.

My mom's dying.

You fool.

[Eun-a sighs in frustration]

[So-hyeon] We're all dying as we grow old.

-There's an obvious limit to life. -[sighs]

MO SEON-GYU

[music fades]

Did you pack the corn tea for me?

Can you also pack me one of those baskets?

My mom would love it.

Two sets of chopsticks and spoons too.

For me and my mom.

I like the Korean ones.

It's made of brass. Brass is better.

I'll ship them to you.

I was going to give them away anyway.

What else?

The nameplate.

[slow instrumental music playing]

No.

[So-hyeon] Eun-a, are you asleep?

[music fades]

Do you want to…

come to Hawaii with me?

[pensive music playing]

[music fades]

[Eun-a] Eat the corn right away.

[So-hyeon] I guess the last thing I eat in Korea

will be Mo Eun-a's steamed corn.

How meaningful.

I'm going to eat it at Incheon Airport.

You should go. It's time.

[So-hyeon] Mmm…

Smile.

I'm going to show it to my mom.

Smile. Make it cute.

-I'm 30. -It's a beautiful age.

-Give me a pretty smile. -[camera clicks]

[scoffs]

[camera clicks]

[camera clicks]

[camera clicks]

[chuckles softly]

I've done everything I needed to do here.

[exhales heavily]

[gentle music playing]

Take care.

I'll miss you.

[huffs]

Can I go too?

Can I also…

go where you and your mom

will be?

Let's go right now.

Pack your bags.

You don't even have any guests.

Can I really go?

[chuckles]

[voice breaking] Of course.

Come with me.

I need to wrap things up here first.

[sniffles] I really…

wasn't going to say this,

but your room at my mom's house

is exactly the way you left it.

Don't you dare not come.

What about your passport? You need to check right away.

If it's expired, get it reissued.

When I go,

I'll bring Dad's nameplate as well.

[So-hyeon sniffles]

[music fades]

NOTICE OF CLOSURE AND FREE GIVEAWAY

[Eun-a] Thank you to all the guests who have loved and supported Byeonnwi.

-[girl] Goodbye. -[laughter]

Bye.

[man] We had a great stay.

Thank you. Let's go.

[Eun-a] Byeonnwi will be accepting reservations up until December.

[camera clicks]

We'll be giving away our furniture and decorative items.

If you are interested,

please check the attached photos and let us know.

Thank you.

[pleasant music playing]

[Ga-on's mom chuckling] Ga-on's excited.

[chuckles]

[music fades]

Make good use of it, Ga-on.

[Ga-on] That chair is my little brother.

Really? The chair must be happy. [chuckles]

It's all been cleared out already?

I allowed plenty of time on purpose, but the giveaway happened really quickly.

We're sad about it,

so we all wanted to keep at least something that came from here.

What about your stuff? I'm sure you have a lot.

I've already shipped them.

[sighs]

So you're really leaving.

You two were my last guests.

Thank you for coming.

Mom. A photo.

-Should we take a photo? -[Eun-a chuckles]

-How about a photo? -Shall we?

Let's take it here.

We'll take a selfie.

Here we go.

Cheese. One, two, three.

[camera clicks]

[heartwarming music playing]

MO SEON-GYU

[music fades]

-Mr. Yeon Tae-seo. -Yes?

You already have experience working as a subway operator.

Is there any special reason why you want to change jobs and be a rail operator?

What did you find challenging about your previous job?

Ah… It's not that I found it challenging.

I wasn't in a situation where I could do that job, but…

[slow instrumental music playing]

[Tae-seo] I wanted to become a Sea Train driver back then.

I guess it looked kind of cool.

[Eun-a] That's nice.

It was the first job I chose simply because I wanted to do it.

It was very rewarding.

It helped me feel like I was finally self-reliant.

I'd like to go beyond the city and operate different types of trains

across a wider range of terrain.

[music fades]

-Hello. -[man] Hello.

I heard you're changing jobs.

No, not yet.

I made it to the final round of interviews,

but I ended up rambling.

I'm sure you'll get it.

Oh. Since you're quitting, this will be a good way to say goodbye.

Here.

-What is it? -[man chuckles]

I took it while I was taking night photos at Oido Station.

It came out pretty well.

Thank you.

All right then.

[sentimental music playing]

[Eun-a] Tae-seo.

This is the right place.

This place is what's real.

[Tae-seo] Eun-a.

For you, that's the right place, isn't it?

[Chang-sik] Good job.

[Tae-seo] For me…

this is the right place too.

Please let us both achieve our goals today.

[Tae-seo] You're right,

and I'm right too.

But then,

why did we end up like this?

[music fades]

Can I help you?

The guesthouse that was here…

Ah. It's closed now.

Then what about Eun-a…

I mean, where is the owner?

She went home.

I heard she's going to her mom's.

When my mom was pregnant with me, she'd always crave these noodles.

I'm sure she's doing well somewhere.

Mmm. Somewhere that has nothing to do with me.

[gentle music playing]

[sighs softly]

[music fades]

Huh.

Maybe it's not a good idea to go looking like this.

[A-sol sighs]

He said he was visiting Gangneung,

so he should be back soon.

[sighs deeply]

Was getting a perm a bit over the top?

[car approaching]

Oh. I have to get out later though.

Excuse me.

Ah.

What are you doing here?

[A-sol] What?

-[sighs] -Don't tell me you forgot.

Well, I just… Where should we go?

-Did you pick a place? -That hurts.

Sorry, I'm a little… [inhales deeply]

…out of it today.

[sighs] Let's do this another day.

Why put it off?

Let's get it over with.

What I said

about my first breakup

wasn't a joke.

It's important to me.

I know.

[keypad beeping, dings]

Let's turn on just the lamp.

If it's too bright, reality's going to hit hard.

[switch clicks]

[Tae-seo] I'll give you some water.

Let's just do it.

Come sit.

[Tae-seo sighs softly]

Sorry.

Today, I…

[Tae-seo sighs]

[sighs]

[A-sol] What about today?

Today,

I'm feeling really pathetic.

We all have days like that.

I felt like that earlier.

Pathetic and embarrassed.

Well, what did you do?

What kind of pathetic are we talking about?

I was the one who broke it off,

but I couldn't accept it.

[sighs]

I've heard enough. Mmm.

Let's hurry and do this.

[Tae-seo sighs]

You're…

breaking up with me because I'm pathetic.

[gentle music playing]

[A-sol sighs]

Once we break up, we won't see each other ever again.

You'd know this better than me.

We're holding hands,

we're facing each other,

and now, with warmth…

[exhales heavily]

Thank you.

The study center's Seat One guy

was the most unfortunate person I knew.

He was so pitiful that I couldn't even dare to like him.

[sighs] I was so sure back then when I was young

that your misfortune would last forever.

But you found your way and flourished.

You also found love,

went through a breakup,

and you didn't let misfortune weigh you down.

You proved my preconceptions wrong

and lived a good life, so I'm grateful.

Also,

thank you for showing me a miracle.

The moment your grandma's finger twitched, I witnessed a miracle.

I won't ever forget it.

Whenever things get tough, I'll remember it.

The finger twitch of Seat One guy's grandma.

I can't do this.

[music fades]

I can't do this today. Sorry.

I can't handle seeing your back.

At the study center, all I saw was your back.

On our way back after your grandma woke up,

I saw your back when you got out of the car,

and I managed to hold it all in even then.

[emotional music playing]

[Tae-seo sniffles]

Let's go out for real.

[sniffles] No, I mean…

Oh… I mean…

[A-sol clears throat, sniffles]

Just until the end of the year.

We can go out and break up around Christmas.

Hold on.

Before Christmas would be better. I'm busy at the end of the year.

Maybe on the 23rd or the 24th.

Or just do it today.

You just had to say you couldn't do it…

[Tae-seo sniffles]

Never mind. Sorry.

Let's do that.

It won't even be that difficult.

[music fades]

[somber music playing]

[Tae-seo] That place where your mom is. What's it like?

Over there,

the things I couldn't give you

and the things you could never be fulfilled by in this world

can all be fulfilled, right?

When I was crushed by misfortune,

moving without purpose and just simply breathing…

you came to me so casually

and gave me what the world could never fulfill, Eun-a.

I'll forever be…

grateful.

[music fades]

[Chang-sik sighs]

I'm going to go.

[Tae-seo] I'll take you home.

No, it's fine. You'll be coming back here.

It's just a quick trip to go there and back.

Uh… Did you take your medicine?

Yeah.

I'm just sore because the tension wore off.

I'm fine.

[Chang-sik sighs]

It looks like this will all be over soon.

Grandpa.

-So… -Yeah?

About me changing jobs…

I didn't get it.

You took a test and failed?

[chuckling] Yes.

I can take it again next year.

I'm off to the hospital now.

Okay.

[exhales heavily]

Mo Eun-a.

[sentimental music playing]

STILL SHINING

Subtitle translation by: Hyesoo Lee