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THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE

- Hey. - Mom!

Oh, my.

Are you okay? Are you hurt?

Oh, gosh! What do I do?

I'm so sorry!

No, it's fine.

Nice to meet you. Hello.

Huh?

Could we get some more water?

- Sure. - And a beer.

Hey! You always eat at my restaurant.

Ma'am!

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE EPISODE 7

You should've called before coming. What about the restaurant?

I thought I should give you these side dishes while they were fresh.

I'll just put these away and get going.

No, you just came here. Stay for a bit.

Let me drive you home. I'll be right back.

Here. Have a seat.

I'm so sorry for interrupting your date.

Not at all.

What's your name?

I'm Lee Ui-yeong.

- Ui-yeong? - Yeah.

I've known you for so long, but never your name!

You always come with your boyfriend, no, friend.

You work at a hotel, and you love soju.

You can drink two... No, one bottle of soju.

Right.

She remembers everything!

I pick things up by eavesdropping on the tables

to see if anyone needs anything.

You mentioned recently that you were going on a blind date.

Is that where you met Tae-seop?

Yeah, I did.

What a coincidence!

How long have you been dating?

Well, we...

We're not official yet.

It's also my first time here. He needed to get his glasses.

I see.

It's okay, you guys aren't kids.

I'm all for this.

You two don't have time to waste.

You should really get to know him, you know, in every way.

Sorry?

Are you ready to go?

I'll drop off Ui-yeong, then you.

You two can sit in the front.

No, you can sit in the front!

- No, I prefer the back. - What?

You can get in the front!

It's fine. Just sit in the front.

You two look great together.

It's not safe to sit like that, Mom.

Did I mention you two look great together?

Oh, yeah.

You've been saying that the whole ride.

My gosh!

What a cute couple.

Thanks. Goodnight.

- Get home safely. - Okay.

- Wait. - Get home safely.

I'll sit in the front.

- I'm going to sit in the front. - Okay.

I'm not saying this because Tae-seop is my son.

He's a good guy. Please give him a chance.

Okay.

And come to the restaurant anytime if you have questions about our family.

I'll tell you everything. I won't hold anything back!

- Thank you. - Mom.

Get in.

Goodnight.

Bye!

Dating is different now.

In our 20s, it was just about us two being in love.

But now, I can't just think about how I feel.

This might be my last relationship before I get married.

We have to consider each other's families and finances.

Oh, gosh!

You scared me.

Hey, Mom.

Why are you so startled?

I thought I'd walked into the wrong house.

I was just thinking about something.

You getting back from a workout?

Yeah, I took a walk.

And you?

Me? You know...

Mom.

Out of curiosity, let me ask you something.

What kind of man would you want me to date?

Am I the one dating him?

Don't even bother if you can't be sure without my approval.

Get out of my way.

Why did I even bother asking you?

You never make anything easy for me.

You're like a wicked stepmother.

I call dibs on the shower!

Yeah, it's my life and my love.

I'll choose who I want and deal with the consequences.

Gosh.

Hmm?

I just got home.

My mom made things awkward, didn't she?

Don't let her get to you too much.

No, I had fun today.

Tell your mom it was really nice to meet her.

I can never show my face at her restaurant again.

There goes one good restaurant.

Wait.

That's not what I should be worried about. That's not the point!

Honey, two orders of chicken feet.

- One is extra spicy. - Okay, honey.

No, I can't do that! No way.

I can only eat them.

What do I do?

Hey...

Did you eat something spicy?

Come on. It's lipstick!

Why are you wearing lipstick?

The weather's nice.

The weather's warm, flowers are blooming

and so is love.

Who knows? An important guest might come.

An important guest? Who?

You remember

that regular who always closes the door so gently?

Oh, the one you like because she's so gentle with the door?

Whose boyfriend always eats chicken breast?

Are you waiting for her?

No, they aren't dating.

That's all I can say for now.

So, just...

Forget it.

You look perfect already.

To make the chicken feet easier to eat...

Hey, it's a show about your favorite food.

My goodness.

They go through three more boxes of those per day.

Man, every job is tough.

My gosh.

Oh...

Let's watch something else.

- I was watching that show! - Son Jeong-a's scandals

involving cheating and sexual bribes is the talk of the town.

But Son's agency

hasn't made a public announcement

to admit to or deny the allegations.

- This scandal spread... - Look at her face.

In just a few days...

Why would she do that with a face like that?

Right?

The married movie director...

- You can keep watching it. - What?

Rumor has it she's dating them.

You're leaving?

Yeah, my head hurts. I need to get some exercise.

Sure, then.

- Someone in the industry... - What's with her?

How is he still sleeping?

Are you the Sleeping Beauty?

The Sleeping Prince?

He's definitely more of a butler than a prince.

Oh?

Hello, Deukgeun Deukgeun Gym.

Or a laborer.

You sound like you just woke up. Are you home?

Yeah, I am.

Why? I'm all ready to go to the gym right now.

The gym's closed until the AC is fixed.

Why don't you ever check the announcement texts?

Man, I was hoping a workout would help my headache.

Go out and take a walk.

Engage your core and walk heel-to-toe.

Walk 8,000 steps and send a photo

- for proof. - He's working in his sleep!

Fine, then. Rest up.

Okay.

Alright, let's go on a walk.

The heavier your legs get, the lighter your heart gets.

Huh?

Hey!

Aren't you going to wake up? You haven't had a day off in forever!

Don't you want to do anything?

Go to the bank and the post office?

Hmm?

But it's the weekend.

So, the laundromat?

Not what you have to do!

What do you want to do?

How can you live only doing things you have to do?

Something cute and sweet we can do together.

Got anything?

Oh, that?

Of course!

I want to travel somewhere warm.

- Huh? - But we can't teleport.

We can't go.

Are we really thinking about going abroad all of a sudden?

Hold up.

We can't go

but we could change

the air around here.

Let's make things humid

and sticky.

They're both actors. Nothing weird about knowing each other.

But the message sounded a bit...

I have some important news for you. Please meet me at The Hills.

Man, I can't stop thinking about it.

I came all the way here?

Ui-yeong?

Ui-yeong!

Oh!

Hey.

Are you here to see me?

Me? No, you saw me first.

I'm just walking 8,000 steps because my trainer told me to.

Well, I'm glad you came.

Come on in for some coffee.

The marked one is decaf.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Enjoy.

What?

If you aren't pretending to read just to spy on me

why are you still on the table of contents?

You don't read, do you?

You need to read the table of contents to really understand a book.

Sure, whatever.

I'm off now.

- How much do you have left? - What?

You have to walk 8,000 steps.

I want some fresh air, too.

Here.

Why are we taking the stairs?

The weather's perfect.

But it might start raining anytime. The weather's been crazy lately.

Is something bothering you?

You know.

I always get a little blue around this time of year.

And you know I usually ride my motorcycle everywhere.

I should get some exercise.

You?

I'm sure you get thousands of steps in just at the cafe.

And acting takes a lot of energy, too.

I may not get enough exercise, but you do.

You think so? I definitely need to exercise more, then.

What?

I quit my job at the theater.

Really? But you performed just a few days ago...

Performed?

I mean, you said you'd invite me to your show soon.

Oh, yeah, I did.

Why? Are you disappointed?

Should I put on a play just for you?

Why would I ask you to do that? That sounds like a proposal.

Exactly. So, is that a yes?

What are you going to do about your acting career, then?

No idea. If I never act again, that's just life.

I could shave my head and join a monastery.

Or maybe I'll also start dating.

You were a handful for your parents, weren't you?

Was I?

But it's okay.

I don't have parents to be a handful for anymore.

You're the only one in the world who's worried about me

quitting acting.

Getting 8,000 steps in is a lot!

How many more steps do we have left? We'd better hustle.

Let's go.

Jeong-a, open the door!

Jeong-a!

Come in.

Why are you sweating? Didn't you take a cab?

It's a long hallway.

We got a solid title

and a bigger love story to make people forget about the rumors.

That was exactly what you wanted.

Yeah.

This reporter's a really good writer.

I almost took that to a production agency.

So, why don't you want it published?

Dr. Shin also wants it out soon.

Everyone's just waiting for your approval.

I like it, but someone else doesn't.

He's begging me to leave him out, so what can I do?

What about you?

Are you going to retire for good?

I'll just lay low until things blow over.

People will forget about me as soon as some new gossip surfaces.

My gosh.

You frustrate me and make me feel better at the same time.

Anyway, I need to take care of something while I'm staying low.

It's about Ms. Lee Yun-jeong.

Can you check if she also got her surgery done at Dr. Shin's hospital?

Good afternoon

ladies and gentlemen.

This is Captain Jung speaking.

Hyun-min! I got everything you told me to.

Welcome aboard to Hyun-min Airlines.

I can't wear this!

- But it looks great. - Really?

Please!

Desert island! Come on!

One, two, three, four.

Yes, Singapore!

Cheers!

- Open up! - Open up!

You know

I didn't expect this last-minute getaway to be so great.

I'm watching a fake sunset at a fake beach

so why am I so happy?

Why else?

Because I'm with you.

It's stupid if you do it alone

but romantic when you do it with someone.

Some things are just like that.

So romantic.

It's so romantic!

Very romantic.

I haven't enjoyed romance in so long. Glad to have it back.

But I still need to go to the laundromat tomorrow.

I can't wash my sheets at home.

You can't live only doing what you love.

You have to do what needs to be done, too.

But I'll wash the sheets tomorrow.

- Tomorrow? - Yeah.

THE DEERFIDDICH POP-UP EVENT IS NOW OVER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Hey.

It's nothing big.

You've done great work.

I know it.

But we can't offer you a permanent contract.

Every mistake stands out when you're an intern

because interns don't get much time.

That's just how things work.

It's a part of your role here to accept the result, too.

Yes, sir.

I hate that I have to tell you this.

Can you imagine how terrible I feel?

I'm sorry.

No, don't be.

Alright, then.

But it's not like you're leaving right away.

Hey, Mr. An!

Hey, how have you been?

The same, of course.

I heard

Mr. Kang was leaving Legal.

That's too bad. He was a great guy.

He's joining a law firm.

He kept joking about returning if things got too hard

so I told him we don't hire traitors.

I said we could grab drinks instead.

Yeah, he wanted more money, huh?

You got time for coffee?

Sure.

I haven't seen you in so long.

We should get drinks.

CLOSED OVER THE WEEKEND TO FIX THE AIR CONDITIONERS

This wind was worth paying for!

Did you go somewhere nice?

You're glowing.

No need to go anywhere to enjoy a holiday.

It's a vacation as long as you're relaxed.

Don't forget to extend the passes for all our clients today.

Okay.

Are you at work now?

I'm still a bit groggy from the jetlag.

Just kidding.

Have a great day.

He's so tacky.

Hyun-min, they're taking down the pop-up set now, right?

Yeah, Marketing is getting the things to send back to the brand.

And the HOME employees should be here anytime soon.

- Oh? - Oh?

NEW MAIL: SIM SAE-BYEOK'S INTERNSHIP TERMINATION

MS. SIM SAE-BYEOK'S INTERNSHIP WILL BE TERMINATED ON AUGUST 7, 2025

WE'D LIKE TO THANK MS. SIM FOR HER HARD WORK AND WISH HER THE BEST

Now that I think about it, she's been gone for a while.

Maybe she already heard the news.

Let's give her some time.

She'll need some space to process it on her own.

Okay.

It's a perfect day to tear the set down.

Hello.

- Hi! - Hello.

Hello.

It's been a minute.

Yeah, it's been a minute.

Should we get started?

- Yes, sir. - Let's go.

Be safe!

See you later.

Can you take that out?

One, two, three.

I think that should be good.

Ui-yeong?

Oh, sorry.

It's the order list for the tray tables.

I've e-mailed it to you, too.

It should make things easier for you.

Thanks.

Is something wrong?

Oh, well...

Our intern's contract has been terminated.

I'm just worried about her.

Really? I thought she was great. She worked hard.

Yeah, she's so kind and passionate

but she became so timid after making one mistake.

- Ms. Sae-byeok. - Yes?

Don't just use your wrists or hands when using a tool.

Put your weight into it.

- I see. - This should work.

You want me to use this?

One more tip.

It's even better if you put some feeling into it.

Picture the faces of the colleagues who gave you a hard time.

Okay.

Sae-byeok would've taken me seriously

if it weren't for you.

We're just asking one more company so you have more work.

Let's keep things simple.

I hate that I have to tell you this.

Can you imagine how terrible I feel?

I feel like a giant speck of dust.

We've been here for years. Why are we still doing demolition?

Even our bosses are doing it.

I wish we had a newbie so that we'd have less work.

- Right? - Yeah.

That's scary.

Even 70-year-olds are the young ones doing chores in nursing homes.

Who's been hammering that hard all day?

Should we order dinner?

I'm worried I'll get drowsy if I eat now.

Okay, then.

- Have this first. - Hmm?

It's the perfect pick-me-up.

Keep it and eat it as needed.

Nice, thank you.

Go hit the sauna and grab some dinner.

I'll stay here and check the orders.

- Oh, and on your way back... - Yeah, anything, right?

Yeah.

We'll shower and meet at the lobby in 30 minutes, okay?

- You'd better not fall asleep again. - I might.

Cheer up! Don't skip your meals!

Wait! Don't just get me anything on your way back.

Get me something good.

Sure, we'll do that.

Okay, something good.

What does he like?

I don't know, something tasty.

What's tasty?

This is good.

Stop acting like an arrogant and childish bastard.

This underground shelter you seek is

the most desperate stage for us!

AN EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT INTO SON JEONG-A'S LOVE STORY!

SHE'S ALREADY REGISTERED HER MARRIAGE WITH A PROFESSOR FROM A BIG HOSPITAL

When did you start sponsoring the troupe?

How did you know I was in it?

I was doing fine on my own!

Why did you make me look so helpless?

Come in. Let's talk inside.

THE MODEL IN QUESTION TURNS OUT TO BE HER STEPSON

Read the article.

Only Ms. Son's closest people will go to her suite for the next bit.

AN EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT INTO SON JEONG-A'S LOVE STORY!

THE ALLEGATIONS OF BRIBES AND THE AFFAIR ARE ALSO FALSE

Huh?

SON JEONG-A

SON JEONG-AH, ACTRESS

There are so many articles.

How is Ji-su her stepson?

But Ji-su said

he didn't have parents who'd worry about him.

How did she manage to hide her marriage for years?

He got remarried after his first wife passed.

I'm sure they wanted to be careful.

The bigger your family becomes

the more you keep your mouth shut. Look at me.

But is it true?

That the stepson is the guy who works at the cafe we always go to?

They've released pretty much all info on him.

It's not like he did anything bad.

Everyone's just jealous his parents are a doctor and an actress.

I know! I knew there was something about him from the start.

ARE YOU OKAY? YOU'RE ON TV. WHAT'S GOING ON?

HELLO, I'M PRODUCER PARK. PLEASE CALL ME WHEN YOU CAN

HEY, THAT'S YOU, RIGHT? IS THAT REALLY YOU ON THE NEWS?

Seriously, of all days...

SLIDE TO POWER OFF

Is this where the stepson works?

- Wait. - Let's check.

- Are you sure? - Yeah, this is it.

- Are you sure? - Maybe he knows we're here.

- Maybe he ran away. - When is he coming?

Damn it.

The caller is unavailable.

You will be directed to voicemail.

Why is his phone off?

Where are you?

Call me when you see my message.

WHERE YOUR FUN TRIP BEGINS

Ui-yeong.

It's Sae-byeok's last day today. Should we grab a drink after?

Sorry, I have plans tonight.

Let's have a farewell party next time. I have to go. Bye.

Ui-yeong!

See you.

- Hello, sir. - Hey, Ui-yeong.

Did Ji-su show up for work?

MEORU ART CENTER

I'm more than happy to get the treatment

but Dr. Lee doesn't think it's a good idea!

You're 60. What treatment?

Sure, I'm 60, but I still want to live!

Sorry.

What brings you here?

Oh, hello.

I'm Ji-su's friend.

He's not here.

He quit.

Yeah, I know that.

But do you know his home address

or where he goes often, a restaurant or something?

Ji-su disappeared.

He didn't come to work at the cafe, and I can't reach him.

Maybe he just got fed up and needed some space.

I know his address, so check there first...

Hold on. What day is it today?

It's the 7th.

He didn't disappear.

LEE YUN-JEONG

Mom.

Mom, your baby's here.

I said I'd visit more, but here I am, only showing up for your memorial again.

I've just been busy with work. I didn't forget about you.

Look. I even brought a bunch of coffee, your favorite.

I didn't even let you

drink any coffee after the surgery.

I regret that.

I should've let you have coffee when you said you felt sluggish.

That could've helped you recover.

You know

these days, I just want to get a coffee with you.

I want to sit at a sunny cafe with you

and talk about life,

and people.

They won't be able to function if I quit the troupe.

Who's going to do the errands and clean?

And everyone looks like a potato.

Mom, try the coffee. I made it.

What? How did you know I'd be here?

I told you the weather's been crazy.

I knew you wouldn't have an umbrella.

How did you know it was my mom's memorial day?

Hold this for a sec.

LEE YUN-JEONG

What were you thinking?

What's my mom going to think of us?

You sure you can explain it to her?

She's really old-fashioned, you know.

She'll just think I'm a dear friend who looks out for you.

Are you that worried about me?

You took me to the hospital

and gave me a ride on your bike, too.

You found me at my weakest.

I don't know how to accept this.

And...

I wasn't the only one worried about you.

Why did they have to publish this on his mom's memorial day?

Man.

I bet he's having a breakdown somewhere.

Who wrote this?

- Report the reporter. - I found it!

The Haneulbal Memorial Park!

Oh, yeah, I went with him last year.

Shouldn't we go and check on him?

He may have quit, but we're his only lifelong friends.

We should at least sit and drink with him.

Let's go. Today's rehearsal is canceled.

No, I'll go instead.

Let's see.

Ui-yeong, we got the wood for the tables, so I'll cut them before I go today.

What are you doing? Are you off work?

Hey! It's raining.

Did you bring all the wood inside?

Oh, it's still in the truck.

Didn't you check the weather?

Get your act together!

Damn it!

Cover them right now! Hurry!

Here!

Move faster!

Come on! Hurry!

Okay!

- Jin-su! - Jin-su!

- Jin-su! - Jin-su!

Call 9-1-1 right now!

Oh, no.

Jin-su!

Is this 9-1-1?

Why are you still at the office?

He could've broken his spine from the fall

but he only fractured his arm. The doctor says that's a huge relief.

You don't need to come down here.

He's out.

How are you?

Sorry, I know you always told me to be careful.

No need to be sorry. We're sorry.

We need to re-order the wood, right?

We're already shorthanded.

Are you the CEO?

Don't worry about that.

I'll take care of it.

Just focus on getting better.

And nothing matters more than safety.

- Remember that. - Okay.

Hey, did it hurt a lot?

Man.

You're still so handsome, even with a scar on your face.

Jeong-a is such a legend.

I know, right? I couldn't have done that if I were her.

I know. I love her more now.

She's amazing!

Seriously, she's so cool.

Ji-su.

I knew you were the model

in that rumor.

What?

Whatever it is

don't try so hard to run from it.

Use that time and effort

to stand for what you love.

I'm sure there are things you love.

Do that for a day, a month, then a year.

Keep it up

and one day, you'll feel just fine.

Thank you.

Keep your phone on.

Okay.

Thanks for today.

And let me know anytime if you need my help.

I will.

Those who overcome hardships become invincible.

Dr. Shin was the strongest candidate before the rumors, anyway.

But we can't just decide it like this.

I know you're especially disappointed

but everything's in Dr. Shin's favor.

The VIPs are already lined up for an appointment with him.

Sorry, my meetings ran late.

I guess you're already talking.

Here comes our hospital's biggest romantic!

Have a seat.

Sir, please think about it one more time.

You should take more time to think about it.

- See you tomorrow. - But you have to think

about the hospital's reputation.

SON JEONG-A

REPORTER YOON FROM SPOTLIGHT

Hi, it's Shin Ji-hun.

Thanks for the article.

Well

it seems like my friends and colleagues loved it even more.

Do you need anything?

Oh, it's nothing.

Mr. Lim, you remember the woman

who brought that big cooler last time?

- Yeah. - Does she work out here?

No, she's my girl...

Why do you ask?

I thought she looked familiar.

I was wondering where I saw her

but I remembered

that I met her on a dating app.

We're basically meant to be, huh?

I'm sure it's not her.

No, I remember her big feet.

Her feet? How do you know that?

And well

she said she loved my sexy forearms.

It's hard to forget such a compliment.

I can't wear this!

- But it looks great. - Really?

I really want to see her again.

Does she not have a membership?

No, she doesn't.

- Okay, then. - Yeah.

- Come again! - Thank you.

Bye.

Sorry about not coming to work.

The news got out on my mom's memorial day.

I saw the reporters and panicked.

I didn't know you were going through all that.

So, is everything sorted now?

No, nothing's settled yet

but I need to work.

I know I have a lot of nerve, but please give me a chance.

I'll work really hard.

Promise me you'll call me before you skip work next time.

Thank you.

I'll take that.

- I can take it. - Thank you.

Wait.

Why hasn't Ui-yeong come in for coffee yet?

Did she go to a different cafe?

Hello.

I didn't know what to do with this.

What is it?

HAN DO-JIN

LEE SEO-YOON

Why didn't you throw them away?

It's all personal information.

And this is a new one.

There's an audition soon.

KIM JI-YUN

So what? You want me to audition?

You have nowhere to hide anymore.

How is it to be known as Son Jeong-a's son?

How do you think? It sucks.

Get famous, then.

Make it so Jeong-a is known as your mother.

I don't want us to be known

as mom and son, alright?

Change your name, then.

My name's Yong-min, so maybe Yong-seon?

Come on.

You're so childish.

- Why is it so simple for you? - It's not my life.

So, are you two both into each other?

Who?

Ui-yeong?

She's...

She's just worried about me.

She has someone else.

He's about this tall

and he's a CEO.

So, you like her.

Compassion's still a feeling.

Who says you won't succeed

if you try your best, in acting and in love?

KIM JI-YUN

Sorry, I had to change our meeting place because of a schedule change.

Why did you want to see me?

How was working at the hotel?

I loved the work

and my colleagues took such great care of me.

That's why I'm so bummed that I'm not there anymore.

- Really? - Yeah.

- Here. - Okay.

And as you know, I messed up in many different ways.

That's great, because our company requires a lot of messing up and breaking things.

If you're not just interested in working in Purchasing or at a hotel

would you like to try working at HOME?

What?

Excuse me

you're not supposed to talk so loud. This is a library.

Oh, sorry, Sua.

Thank you.

I didn't study architecture, and I've never done any work in the field.

But you have a good eye for things.

Not many of my employees studied architecture.

They studied philosophy and child education.

That's what makes it more fun.

This is the result of all that working together.

I'd love to work there.

I'd love to!

When can you start? The sooner, the better for us.

I could even start right now.

- Right now? - Yes, right now.

Since we haven't signed a contract yet

why don't you just study the company's portfolio today?

That'll show you what kind of work we do.

That sounds good!

Okay.

Look at this.

These blocks turn.

Should we have a seat?

Is it good?

- Did you do all that? - Yeah, we did.

We processed every piece of wood here.

Sir.

- Could I get some to-go? - Sure.

Ui-yeong, there's an emergency. Are you free tonight?

An emergency?

What emergency now?

What are you doing?

Can I come over after work?

DID YOU HAVE LUNCH? I HAD A SANDWICH. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? CAN I COME OVER?

Why isn't he replying?

Hello, is Mr. Shin Ji-su here?

- Please mind the stairs. - Okay.

This way, please. Enjoy your dinner.

Thank you.

Hello, I'm Shin Ji-su.

Huh?

Nice place, right?

I looked everywhere for a nice spot so we could have a good time.

What are you doing?

Doesn't it feel like a first date?

If this were our first time meeting

would you have fallen for me?

We don't have time for this.

You said it was an emergency.

I rushed over here!

Yeah, it's an emergency.

I'm seriously starving.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

No, I haven't.

But it looks like a really expensive restaurant.

It's okay. Order what you want.

I want to thank you

and treat you to something good.

This much for soup?

I'll take the tomato pasta.

Excuse me.

Are you ready to order?

- Yeah, we'll get one salad - Okay.

One tomato pasta

one octopus, and one New York strip.

- You okay with wine? - What? Yeah.

- We'll take one bottle of this. - Okay.

- Anything else? - No, we're good.

Here.

Thanks.

I've been thinking a lot about you.

- Huh? - I thought

I should be honest with you about everything.

And I didn't want to waste any time once I made up my mind.

People keep saying

I'm lucky with such good parents after the word got out.

Because my father's a doctor.

But even with a doctor dad

my mom

died of cancer.

You know what family is like.

You can't bear their pain for them

but you don't let them give up easily.

But my dad

became so distracted

that he never even checked in on my mom.

Everyone says my mom died from cancer

but it felt

like she died of a broken heart.

So, once my mom passed away

I left home at 19.

I joined the theater troupe because they offered

food and a place to stay.

I see.

I was so angry.

I vowed to myself that I'd never fall in love.

Never.

Have a seat.

They'll publish the article soon.

We've decided to clear all misunderstandings about us.

She's made a big decision.

"Misunderstandings"? What are you going to say?

We'll be honest.

"I NEVER HID IT. I JUST WANTED TO PROTECT HIM..."

I'll explain that I met Ji-hun as my doctor

and that we started dating and got married

after your mother passed, so it wasn't cheating.

I'll also clarify

that I was just one-sidedly supporting you.

So, that's your truth?

Is it the same for you, Dad?

- Of course... - Come on.

You're still a kid.

You're still hung up on the past.

You think your mom...

People will want to know about you once the news is out.

Reporters will chase you everywhere, too.

Move abroad for school. I'll cover the tuition.

See? That's my truth.

We're not a family that helps each other thrive.

We hurt and break each other.

- Ji-su. - Leave my name out.

Don't write a single thing about me.

I left the troupe, and as for the sponsored money

I'll work and pay you back.

I'm not a part of this family.

I left a long time ago.

And I'll never be a part of it.

Ji-su...

I see why your acting's like that. You don't question anything.

Love that makes you numb to someone else's pain.

Isn't it disgusting?

You've killed a person

with that noble love of yours.

That

must've been so difficult.

You did well to stay strong.

Yeah.

This is all the wood we salvaged from the rain that night.

We have to start cutting them tomorrow, so order what we couldn't save.

Okay.

Gosh.

Does my arm smell?

Yeah, just a bit.

Sua's telling you to shower.

I showered twice.

Why are you here? You should be resting.

I told you guys to go home, too. Don't stay here so late.

Come on.

You said woodworking professionals shouldn't be so emotional.

Why do you look so scared?

You know what we always say.

"We don't get many sunny days for woodworking during the year."

"Wood is vulnerable in water and fire so the person handling it must be strong."

I have to keep telling myself that because it's so tough.

Oh, right, I hired a newbie. She'll join us soon.

I'm not sure if you'll have much less work

but I have high hopes.

- Treat her well. - Really?

A newbie! It's been forever!

Is everyone done eating?

The last one to leave the office has to clean it tomorrow!

I have to pack up!

- Oh, no! - Gosh!

- Bye! - Wait!

- Hey! - Hey! Clean this up!

Clean it first! Hey!

Bye!

Are you home, Ui-yeong?

Can I see you if I head over now?

Let's

just go.

How was the steak?

It was good.

Well, here we are.

I'll head in now. Get home safely.

I still have something to tell you.

Oh, what is it?

You know how you told me to stand for what I loved?

I like you.

- Huh? - I know I'm not that great right now.

But I'm going to take acting seriously.

I have an audition booked

and I'll keep trying until I get hired.

- Ji-su... - I'll dress well around you

so that I don't embarrass you.

I'll also move to a nice place where you can come visit.

I can't take you to a fancy restaurant often

but I promise to take you to one

for big celebrations.

I want

to fall in love with you.

Oh, I...

Tae-seop.

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE

DATING IS DIFFERENT NOW

2,380 STEPS OUT OF 8,000

IT'S ROMANTIC WHEN YOU DO IT WITH SOMEONE

STAND FOR WHAT YOU LOVE

YOU DID WELL TO STAY STRONG

Who would possibly imagine that this would happen on a blind date?

- Ui-yeong! - Hey!

I've never seen a player in such a dilemma

with both options in her hands.

I'm not even close to leaning toward one over the other.

Hey, your shirt is unbuttoned.

- I unbuttoned it on purpose. - What?

I couldn't stop thinking about you, so here I am.

Don't just think about it alone.

You'll have moments where you become sure

when you spend more time together.

You just need to be more sure of yourself.

I'll wait for you.

Subtitles by: Min-sun Kim