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Coffee Prince

My bank account balance is $420.

Salary from the Taekwondo Hall is $800.

Sticking eyes on the dolls gives $200. Delivering milk gives $300.

It is still missing $8,000!

The ring is missing!

Of course. I want to see you soon...

but I'm really too dirty right now.

You rascal, how dare you use your flirting strategies on me!

Get married immediately!

Starting from today, Choi Han Kyul is mine!

Get out!

Is mine so scary? He stared at it for such a long time..

Today I'm really jinxed. Jinxed!

Oppa, there's this guy like a hoodlum who is bullying me all the time.

You, thief! How dare you steal!

I wanted to pay for Eun Sae's registration fees for the vocal lessons. So what?

Scum like you must be put in jail. Follow me.

When I release my hands, you push me away then you run.

It's Ssulja's father! (*Terry the dog's name means "sweeper")

You're Ssulja's father, right?

I missed you.

Originally, I didn't want to ask for compensation�

Because of that incident, my part-time job was taken away.

I didn't even get paid before they kicked me out.

Do your parents know about you begging like this?

Oppa, you're a gay?

Are you a boy or a girl? You look so much like a girl!

Hey! Do you want to be my lover?

L� lover?

Whose lover? Yours?

Wait! Your jaw line on both sides is quite sharp,

And the bridge of your nose is not bad either.

What are you doing? Really!

I'm just touching your face, it's not going to be grinded off just by that.

This ahjussi, you're really gay?

I don't care if you're gay or not.

You'd better apologize for insulting my parents.

And give me the repair money for my scooter now.

Have a talk with me.

Let go. Where are you� You're not letting go?

Contract for Employment

What are you doing now?

Didn't you ask for money? I'm giving you money. What's wrong?

If you're giving me money, you should open up your wallet. Why did you open your notebook?

And before you do anything else, you must apologize for insulting my parents.

What you looking at? Apologize!

Fine. I apologize. Ok?

Look into my eyes, say it formally and apologize to me wholeheartedly.

To mention your parents was an oversight on my part, I'm sorry. That'll do?

Take away the "that'll do?" and apologize again.

To mention your parents was an oversight on my part, I'm sorry.

Give me money for the scooter repairs.

Name?

How much can you give me?

Name!

Go Eun Chan.

ID number?

840805-2371291�

Hey! Say it properly. Properly!

It's 13*, right? (*In Korea, male ID numbers start of the second part with 1 and females a 2.)

Can't you tell whether you're a boy or a girl?

What else?

What's after 13?

1371291.

But I really don't understand.

Why do you have to take down these details? Just give me the money.

I can tell you really need the money so I'm getting you a job.

But I can't trust you

so I need to check out your identity first. Why?

What job is it?

Fake lover.

Whose fake lover?

Mine.

Oh this ahjussi� He looks so good yet�

You already have a lover, right? The one I helped to retrieve the bag for�

"Because you got hurt!" Isn't she the one?

She's not someone you can mention so casually.

Why would I bother to mention her anyway?

You just have to appear at the place where I have my matchmaking session.

Just pretend to be my lover, that'll do.

That means just disrupt the matchmaking session and collect the money, that'll do.

You want to do it or not?

As long as you pay me, I guess it's not anything too difficult.

Identity card.

Where� Where did it go?

Oh yes! That's right. I left it at home.

But what do you need the identity card for?

How can I trust a hoodlum like you?

Aren't you an accomplice of the thief?

Oh you!

I'm not a hoodlum nor a thief� I'm really innocent.

Really... Ahjussi's really�

You�

If anything happens, this will be your mug shot.

Fine. But I need an advance.

Let me think. I need about�

$8,000.

Can you give me about $8,000?

Forget it.

So there's a need for negotiation.

Every outing is $1,000.

Half of that�.

Forget I said anything.

$300

$100

$200. Nothing less than that.

- As you will. - Ahjussi!

Fine. Every outing is $100

But transport and meals�.

Snacks...

- Isn't this daylight robbery? It's all inclusive. - Clothes.

And if there's a need to touch,

that will be charged by category accordingly.

Touch my head, $20. Face and shoulders, $30.

- This rascal thinks I'm some pervert. � Waist and back, $50.

And hands on shoulders, it's $70. A hug is $100 and a kiss is�

I'll stop there. I'll stop there.

Then what if I pounce on top of you? How much is that?

Didn't you pounce on me in the hotel earlier? How much will you pay me?

Wow! What a petty ahjussi�

- You were the one who first tripped me with your leg! - Fine.

Scooter repair fee, $500.

And you'll be paid after.

Advance.

I need the money urgently.

Honestly.

If you don't give me an advance, I won't do it.

Is that your car?

Why is the hotel car park so far away?

My legs hurt.

Give me a ride to the subway.

So comfortable.

Be quiet.

Yes.

At a time like this, music is a must.

Don't touch anything.

Yes.

Oh! What the heck!

You're laughing?

We almost got into an accident. Did you know that?

My heart almost fell out.

Don't worry. If your heart fell out, I'll pick it up for you.

Ahjussi, from now on, I'll just sit here quietly,

What's this? Ahjussi!

What happened to this? I didn't touch anything.

Ahjussi!, I have to hold onto it!

It's opened.

Play on your own.

Wow! So refreshing!

No wonder they all drive with the tops down.

Ahjussi! How fast can this car go?

It's none of your business.

What are you doing?

It's dangerous. You punk, sit down now.

So thrilling!

I'm so happy!

Ahjussi, let's always drive with the top down.

I'll pay you $20 to let me play like this for awhile.

Hello everyone!

I needed money and I'm going to get it.

But I need even more money.

If you're late even one minute tomorrow, the whole thing is off.

Yes.

Thank you for today.

See ya!

He's a monster.

Mom!

Mom!

You're back.

Mom, mom, mom!

Wait! Let me finish writing this.

I'll make you some food a little later.

What are you writing?

Leather shoes are my enemy.

Branded goods are a short cut to bankruptcy.

Pink is an angel from hell.

Don't I always get attracted to pink stuff?

I've been thinking about it, I must have gone crazy.

My daughter runs around out there everyday to earn money.

Even with twenty-four hours, it's not enough.

But as the mother, I get charmed every time I see nice things.

Then I buy everything back.

Every word and every sentence is completely true.

It's true. As a mother,

you're really into shopping.

Hey! Don't you use my facial mask!

Bad girl! Whenever I buy something, she'll use it all up.

How many marks did you get for your exam this time?!

Who told you to stir her up?

You can't even cover the cost.

Bad girl!

Mom.

What's this?

Oh my!

What's this?

My part-time job gave me an advance of $1,000.

And $500 for the scooter repairs.

But� why would they give you such a big advance?

Don't tell me�

Not everyone can work in a nightclub.

Those with my figure might just do.

What nightclub!

You�

Tell me the truth, did you borrow from a loan shark?

I sure didn't!

Why don't you trust your own daughter?

Of course I do.

If not you, then do you expect me to trust her?

But with this money, it's not enough to buy the ring for aunt Dong Sook.

Anyhow, let's take out the fixed deposit we set aside for Eun Sae's school registration.

Then we'll earn the rest of it.

Stop worrying.

I, too, will work hard peeling those chestnuts.

Let's have a party. Party!

But not more than $10.

Then how much were you thinking of spending?

Let's have a party. Party!

Sorry.

I will peel many, many chestnuts.

Unni, is this a lion?

That's right.

Unni, draw me a flower please.

- I finish up here then I'll draw one for you. - Yes

- Hye Jin, come and eat. - Yes

- Unni, bye! Bye! - Bye!

Yoo Ju, it's time to eat.

You haven't had dinner yet, right?

Let's have meatballs.

I don't eat meatballs.

I've mentioned it many times.

Is that so?

When you asked me to meet you here, I already knew.

What are you talking about?

Let's go.

Where to?

To the owner of those meatballs.

I'm here to see you.

Again and again, you're lying.

Ssulja's father! Ssulja's father!

Ssulja's father!

Oh, it's the milk young lady.

- Hello. - Yes.

Want to drink this?

Want to eat this?

But...

I'm always calling you Ssulja's father, you must be upset.

I'm Choi Han Seong.

I'm Go Eun Chan. I'm twenty-four.

What about you, ahjussi?

I'm already thirty-one.

Oh... Thirty-one!

Then we don't have to speak in formal terms.

Will that do?

Oh yes, what happened to money and pride?

Previously, at the wine bar�

Oh, that!

It keeps switching around, that's just me.

Ahjussi, do you have moments like that?

Me?

I'm not too sure...

But recently amongst my friends, there's really a guy like that.

What I mean is, that friend�

Nothing, forget it.

Why?

You think I'm too young to have a conversation with you?

I know a lot about what I should know.

If you don't feel like it, you don't have to tell me.

Here. It's stuck here.

Here... no, here...

Can you tell me about your friend?

I'm very curious.

It's nothing much.

Tell me.

Well�

That friend�

Had a woman he loved very much.

But two years ago, that woman left.

Did they break up or was he jilted?

Both, I guess.

No, I think it should be the latter,

because that woman had another man.

And then?

But...

That woman reappeared again like magic after two years.

So I guess he's struggling over whether they should start over again.

He must be rather vexed.

So that means your friend...

...meets that woman anew again.

Whether to start over again� your friend has to�

Ah! I'm all mixed up�

So I'll just�

Use Mr. A and Miss B to refer to them.

Is Mr. A still in love with Miss B now?

I don't know about that.

How could you not know?

If you miss her and want to hear her voice,

that shows you still love her.

Ahjussi, put your hand on your chest and ask yourself.

Oh no!

Ahjussi, I have to go. Next time�

Yes, I'm on the way home.

- You're not eating anymore, right? - Yes.

Now I� I didn't eat it yet!

- How could we finish eating it all up? - No...

I'm off.

Hey! I'm almost home. Open the door.

Han Yoo Ju, you've become pitiful.

Is Choi Han Seong really that good?

Yes, don't answer that.

The owner of the meatballs has come.

Put in your effort.

You just got home?

Yes.

I'm off.

I broke up with DK.

I know.

You're quite famous, you know.

I saw it in the newspapers.

I'd like to�

Start over with you again.

I'm here to tell you I'm really sorry�

What are you thinking about?

You...

What kind of person do you think I am?

I'm someone who'd break up with you when you said to break up.

To date you when you said to date.

You must find me easy, huh?

Nothing like that.

Just go.

Let's not see each other again either.

You're really different from me.

Three years ago,

you said goodbye to me like I'm doing now,

when you said "let's not see each other anymore",

at that time, I felt so silly and grieved and I cried.

You seem to have a lot of experience, right?

No matter what the situation is, you can always remain at ease.

I've changed a lot, right?

I've even taken revenge by sleeping with you, I'm low and despicable.

The moment I saw you, my heart was shaken.

No matter what you do, I've always let you.

Go.

I told you to go and you really went.

Yes, Go Eun Chan, there's no need to be afraid.

Ahjussi, ahjussi! Wait!

I'm getting off, sorry!

Ahjussi!

See! See!

He's not answering his phone and he's not here.

I'm the one who's too na�ve.

To believe in that hoodlum, I must be insane.

Hey! You took the advance and you're not showing up?

I'll distribute your mug shot throughout the whole country.

Hoodlum! You hoodlum! Rascal!

Ahjussi!

Why did you come so late?

Sorry. I was afraid I will be late so I went home�

Took the bus,... up and down, and I ran here...

I'm so tired.

What are you saying?

See what you're wearing.

What's wrong?

What is this you're wearing?!

Follow me, hurry!

Ahjussi, look at this.

Rose of Sharon has blossomed.

Are you ready?

Action!

You like coffee very much, right?

Nothing much to look at and talks too much.

Gosh. It's only been 5 minutes and I'm starting to get so bored.

Everyone says I look like Ming Na Yeon.

Do I really look like her?

I do?

Please excuse me for a while.

Show time!

Ahjussi, I think this job is more interesting than I imagined.

Shh! No mistakes. Get it right the first time!

I know.

What are you doing now?

Quick, turn your head.

Trying to be funny?

Didn't you say to turn my head?

The other way.

You bastard!

Wait! Wait!

An elegant lady like you shouldn't be doing this.

Who says I have to wait?

I heard he kissed a guy...

Go Eun Chan!

And got beaten up by a girl.

That lad is so full of tricks!

Great! OK!

What?

Hey! Just act appropriately.

Why are you behaving like a girl?

That was my first kiss.

How can that be counted as a kiss?

When one's happy, he'll just�

That's my first kiss too�

With a guy!

You're so scheming.

Let's go eat.

Good, good.

Yes. I'll make you into dog hair today. Like this.

What should we do now, Mom?

- The rumor about Han Kyul being a gay is all over. - Go! Go!

If his father finds out about it�

Mom, think of something!

Don't bother with him. I've got my methods.

Just relax and have some cake.

Good! Go, Go.

Mother!

Stop calling me.

This�

It's all your fault. I ended up giving him a double point card.

Just a small matter yet you're nagging so much.

I'm heading to the office. Get the car ready for me.

And get Gae Shik to the office quickly.

Gae Shik?

Yes, Gae Shik.

Good.

Good!

Coffee Prince Shop, Work Plan

With a monthly income of $2,000, how many cups do you sell in one day?

About three hundred a month.

Monthly rent is $1,300. And subtracting material costs and management fee, there's nothing left.

During this period, did you get to eat rice three meals daily?

I prefer ramen or noodles.

Although it is a single unit, it's still a house to me. And I have no desire for money so I live quite freely.

Then you should just go on living like that.

Why do you bother to start from scratch again?

But that coffee shop has memories of a beautiful time. So I don't want to give it up�

Didn't you tell me that woman married another man and is living happily?

Till now, you're still talking about her?

- It's really not easy to forget her� - Stop talking nonsense.

How dare you mention her in front of me!

Pulling out a successful butcher shop owner

to run an unfamiliar coffee company.

Helping her all the time till she went overseas for study.

And you only worked at it for five years.

Did you open that shop only for her?

And she didn't even show up once,

until ten years later, she suddenly appeared.

She came on special occasions every year,

but you didn't receive her.

Someone who deserted me, why should I receive her back?

I've always been worried about your health,

but hearing your loud voice, I'm so happy.

Jerk, why are you laughing?

Just three months!

I'll give you the money. Within three months, you must triple it.

Triple? What kind of joke?

At my age, why would I joke with you?

Sure.

I'll find you a lad who's similarly lost like you, as quick as I can.

You two join hands and put in your best effort.

This is your last chance.

Do you understand?!

A guy who's similarly lost like me� that'll be terribly difficult.

Let me do the sums. The basic fee for an outing�

And the kiss fee, how much would that be?

A guy with only money on his mind, how can you be so slow when calculating the sums?

Head $20, face three times so $30, back two times so $100, hands on shoulder three times $70

and the kiss�

Special reward $150.

Wrist $20, neck hugging $50, how much is that all?

How much?

I don't know.

Wait a minute. Since I have a lot on my mind, I can't add it all up right away.

I have to pay the rent and my sister's school fees�

How much will the rent increase?

Why? You're paying it for me?

Maybe around $5,000.

I have to count it right.

Take a look.

Oh yes. Take off the watch.

This is a fake. Can't you give it to me?

Why?

So petty. I'll give it back. You're really petty.

What a petty guy.

Why is this cup so small? Only as big as nose bogey.

Totally wild. Wild.

Ahjussi, is it true you can only take one glass of red wine?

Any more than that, you'll find yourself floating.

Then go ahead and drink more and live long.

Yes.

What's wrong?

There's clearly a smell.

Don't you smell coffee? The smell of coffee�

How could there be coffee in a Chinese restaurant?

Hey! Jung Sung!

Sorry! Sorry!

Sorry? Is that all?

I'm so upset.

Ahjussi, I've spilled my coffee, can you give me some napkins?

- Here. - Thank you.

Are you a dog?

How can you smell that from inside here?

My nickname is Dog Nose. I'm Dog Nose.

I didn't want to mention this.

Earlier when you kissed me, I smelt it.

You had rice this morning, right?

What again?

There's something smelly, really stinks.

What smell is that? It's so strong.

Ahjussi, don't you smell it?

I was even peeing behind the rubbish truck�

There's something smelly, really stinks.

What smell? Where is it?

Got it. Got it.

You're Dog Nose. Just eat some more.

Yes.

You're so thin and small.

All that you ate, where did it go?

I have to eat more so I can work.

I have to eat to store up while I get the chance because such opportunities don't come often.

Why do you have to store up?

To vomit it all out again?

Do you want to see it?

Hey, until now I still can't digest that image you showed me.

So don't do that again.

This cup is water.

You're not following the beat.

How many times has it been?

Start over again.

We can finish it today, right?

It's already 10 pm.

We haven't taken lunch and dinner yet.

Sorry everyone. Go and eat.

Hyung.

Are you alright?

Yes, go and eat.

What have I done wrong in my previous life?

Why are there so many stairs?

What kind of man is he? Just one cup and he's knocked out.

He's so heavy.

I'm going crazy, really.

Ahjussi.

Wake up. You're home.

Ahjussi, ahjussi.

Ahjussi

Ahjussi.

Ahjussi, wake up. You're home.

Ahjussi!

Really!

I'll count to three and if you don't get up, I'm leaving.

One, two, three!

Eun Chan.

What are you carrying? I'm carrying a pig.

A big fish. A big fish.

Fish?

Hey!

The freezer at my place is empty. Shall I keep that for you?

No.

Eun Chan, I've made soup for sobering up.

Hello?

Yes, teacher, hello.

I've been well�

What?

Eun Sae� what happened to her?

I'm sorry. I'll be right over.

Hello, hello.

- Hello, hello. � Go Yeong, Go Yeong!

Take this in for me.

I have to go out for a while.

Take this to the sleeping ahjussi, alright?

Yes.

- Louder! - Yes!

But why must you write such things on my text book?

Who asked you to write this?

- Hey, Go Eun Chan! - Hello.

Straighten her up before you bring her back to school.

What's this? She's writing tontine transactions into her notebook.

I'm sorry.

You're still so willful. Stand up straight.

I'm sorry.

Where did you get the money?

Isn't it more than $1,000 for the deposit?

Just a bit from here and there.

How is it possible for you to get that much money?

The money from peeling chestnuts and sticking eyes on the dolls,

I took some of it, what's wrong?

Your eyeballs are popping out.

It's because I wanted to take the vocal lessons. So?

Why did you hit me?

What right do you have?

Are you my mother? Or my father?

What's so great about you making some money?

Stop that.

I've been so patient with you, now you're so rude.

Can't I say that to you?

How dare you stare at me?

If you wanted to take the vocal lessons, why didn't you tell me?

Are you the president of the Han Gook bank?

When I ask you for money, can you give it to me?

You have nothing yet you talk big.

No matter what you say, I'll continue to collect tontine.

Not just in my class,

I'll collect tontine from the whole school.

When I become a singer and sell albums and become famous,

at that time, there won't even be soup left for you.

Do you get it?

Are you still going to collect tontine?

Of course.

And I won't be discovered again.

I'll put it all in my brain.

When I'm famous in future,

I'll make an award certificate for you.

Ahjussi, are you a beggar?

Ready?

Defense action.

Basic action. Go.

Defend the bottom.

Defend the top.

Defend the face.

Tae Kwon!

Attention.

At ease.

Why did you bring me here?

I was afraid you'd be robbed so I took all that trouble to save you.

Just eat up and go.

Do that again.

- Yes. - Yes.

Ready?

Teacher!

What teacher?

He pooped.

I need to poop too. Me too.

Me too. Me too...

I'm going crazy.

Me too. Me too...

What are you doing?

Just a kid's poo.

Must you vomit?

Don't you poo?

Stop talking about poo already.

This was worn by my father.

I don't usually lend it to others.

What about those I bought for you?

It's in the washer. Would you wear it wet?

I've got to go see the kids now.

Get changed then come quickly.

It's been a long time since I saw this.

The style of this house is completely messed up.

Eun Chan's daily schedule.

Deliver milk, peel chestnuts,

deliver food�

My grandma said my mind is empty and it's really true.

This rascal, when he was young he looked real smart.

Why are you laughing all the time?

I don't know.

Goodbye teacher!

- See you! - Bye.

- Be careful. - Yes.

This is something you wanted, right? The reward for a job well done is this�.

$5,000?

This ahjussi is crazy.

Minus your pay, the other $3,500 is on loan to you.

You must pay me back.

Did mom put some medicine in the soup?

One, two...

Three!

One, two,

One, two, three.

There's an exhibition in a month.

Things are going well for you.

But they aren't for me.

Everything's in a mess.

You can still work.

Things are fine.

Ignoring me?

No matter what I say now,

you won't like it.

Do you know me that well?

Then you must know when you left me,

how much my heart hurt?

Missing you like crazy at first�

But it didn't help at all. Forget it.

Looking at all this, do you know how much it hurts me?

You must know it too.

I think I really can't play this game with you.

No matter how much I want to hurt you�

You seem to be unaffected.

Thank you.

I didn't think you'd come.

I want...

to hurt you.

Cry. Cry.

Why wouldn't they take me? Why?

Why?

How will I return the $3,500?

Isn't he going matchmaking again?

He didn't say by when I have to pay up, right?

Should I ask him?

So anxious!

But why am I anxious?

I don't care anymore.

Hardworking Youth

Hello?

Why did you call me so early in the morning? I didn't get to finish my dream because of you.

What early morning? The sun is up already.

Why are you shouting at me?

I want to know by when I must return the money.

Is there a need to ask? As soon as possible, of course.

Aren't you going matchmaking again?

I think that's a good job for me.

So for your sake, I have to go for more of those sickening matchmaking sessions?

I told you I could do anything.

Every outing is $100.

OK?

No, thanks.

So petty. You're so petty.

If I had the money, I'd return it to you first.

- Hang up. - Wait!

Thank you.

Hello? Hello?

He hung up without saying goodbye.

Rascal.

You, you, you, you, you!

The sun has risen and is almost setting now.

Just take a look at yourself.

Follow me out now!

No, this is... this lunatic.

Grandma, be careful.

Grandma!

Are you alright, grandma?

This place is going to collapse soon.

I�

Rascal!

You call this a coffee shop?

A dog's kennel is better than this.

Shall we go?

Although you know this person, it's better to go elsewhere for a drink.

Where else can we go?

From now on, this is your company.

What?

Go and say your greetings.

That's your teacher.

You really didn't get your pay?

I knew he was going to do that.

Smiling sinisterly at everyone.

That's why I told you not to trust anybody.

If I knew he was running away, I should have caught him earlier.

But he disappeared in the night. What are you going to do now, Eun Chan?

It's the place that you will be working.

This is your teacher, President Hong. Have a true-hearted talk with him.

A high nose, nice curved chin, puffy lips� is this a girl or a guy?

Who is this? My lover.

Are you really going to pretend to be a guy?

What if you get caught?

Don't worry, it'll be fine unless I take a shower.

She looks like one anyways.

They say there's one troublemaker in every household, you really have no manners.

Why do you keep holding my hands and feeling it?

You� you have really nice hands.

Whatever, I don't want to do business.

If you're so lazy, I wonder why you even bother breathing?

I'm perfect for being jobless.

It's okay to eat it, it's not dirty.

Whatever, whatever, I'm going to be jobless.

How could he not see this pretty girl?

Can I have your phone number so I can call you?

Look at him, he hasn't come home yet.

Are you mad?

I found out!

How come you don't have any facial hair? And your feet are so small compared to your age.

I'm a girl!