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CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

ALL CHILD ACTORS FILMED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Hello.

What are you doing?

What?

Wait.

So, the thing is…

- Hey. - Don't touch me.

Where are you going?

Why did she take my mask off?

It's me.

- Hey. - Yes.

What's going on?

Did Park Mu-jin do something to you?

My face was seen.

By Park Mu-jin?

No, the girl next door.

Next door…

I know what I did was wrong.

I do.

But was it so terrible that he had to run off?

Why did you help me?

No, don't…

Do you know me?

On the run from what?

Is there something you know?

He must be worried that I know he's Kim Do-ha.

SONGWRITER KIM DO-HA

BEST SONGWRITER OF YEAR 2023

LOVE IN THE AIR?

SYAON SPOTTED NEAR KIM DOHA'S HOME

This is where he ran off too?

What?

Is this it?

How is anyone supposed to recognize him with this?

See?

That's the only photo of you online.

How would she recognize you?

You don't get it.

We met five years ago, in Hakcheon.

Hakcheon?

Why?

Is she originally from there?

From the way she talked, I don't think so.

But she helped me out on the bus to Seoul.

Didn't you say she also helped you with the pervert incident?

Yes.

Come on. She's a good person then.

She's the type who can't look away from people in need.

Seeing you asleep in the parking lot,

she must've been worried and tried to wake you.

How can you be so cavalier about this?

She saw my face!

Yeah, so?

It's unlikely she'll remember what happened years ago.

And even if she does,

what does it matter as long as she doesn't know you're Kim Do-ha?

Considering the average life span, you still have 50 years to live.

Are you really going to keep hiding your face and pushing people away?

Honestly,

I'm so sick and tired of arguing with you over this.

You just do whatever you want.

I'm leaving.

SYAON AND KIM DO-HA SPOTTED ALONE AFTER THE CEREMONY

That must be the CEO.

NEW SONGWRITER KIM DO-HA LEADS IN COPYRIGHT ROYALTIES

FOR TWO YEARS STRAIGHT

KOREA'S NO.1 EARNING SONGWRITER

Looks like you're running from creditors.

I hope you don't make any trouble while you're here.

What do you mean?

Oh, no!

I can't believe I said that to him!

This is me.

SERVING THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH THE LIAR HUNTER

Do you know me?

I can't even see your face, so how would I know you?

Hi.

Hunter.

I'm sorry.

I got over-excited yesterday.

I'm sorry, spirit.

It's okay. We were done talking about it yesterday.

By the way…

what was he like? Kim Do-ha.

So, you're not done with this.

I don't need any details. Just what his personality is like.

Well, he seemed like an honest person.

He never lied once during the meeting with the client.

Not even once?

- Yes. - That's good to know.

Guess he's not the type to lie to Syaon.

Who knows?

He might've just been lucky with the questions.

But this Kim Do-ha…

Other than that photo of him in the mask, his face has never been revealed?

That's right.

If it had been, I wouldn't be this curious.

I wonder why…

HEALTHY DAY ALMONDS

- Hello. - Hello.

Telling someone she's pretty to get her number doesn't work.

These days, it's considered sexual harassment.

Seriously? Then what?

What do I have to do?

I heard the stir-fried squid here is really good.

Get it. That and grilled clams, spicy soft tofu, and spicy pork too.

Can we get two rice, one squid, one fish, and one grilled clams.

- Sure. - Fish?

Anyway, so what do I have to do?

Okay, let's say you're a woman. Let me show you.

Okay, okay.

Hi, I'm a casting director. I'd like to cast you as my girlfriend.

- Can I have your number? - Sure.

See? You're giving me your number automatically.

What the?

I've never failed getting someone's number with this line.

- Where you do learn this stuff? - It just comes to me naturally.

That line is so…

What are you going to do?

Why are you eating alone?

You should've asked me.

I always eat alone.

That's cute.

Do you happen to know any expensive restaurants around here?

No, I don't.

You should look into it if you want to go with me.

- I'd rather not. - She doesn't want to.

Seeing how you shut me down, you must have a boyfriend.

You don't have to tell him. I'm pretty open-minded.

A boyfriend? I did have one,

but he ran off.

I should get going.

Okay, bye.

She must've been really hurt by a guy.

Women like that aren't easy.

But I could make that hurt all go away.

You should do something about your neck first.

- I think you're allergic to metal. - This is stainless steel.

Welcome to Yeonseo-dong, a town full of happiness.

- Yes, chief. - Are you in Seoul?

Yes, I just arrived.

Well, don't you sound excited.

Yeonseo-dong was all you talked about.

- Happy now? - Come on.

I'm happiest when I'm with you.

Yeah, right. Go do a good job over there.

I already talked to your new team leader.

Thanks, chief.

Hello.

I'm Sergeant Lee Kang-min from Hakcheon.

It's nice to meet you.

I thought you were starting tomorrow.

I am. I just wanted to drop by and say hello.

Have some of this as you work.

You didn't have to.

Here, have a beverage.

Where did you say you were from?

- Hakcheon Police Station. - Right.

Hakcheon? Where's that?

- It sounds familiar. - There was that huge case.

The girl who went missing at the beach.

Oh, right.

Wasn't the boyfriend behind it?

I remember that.

Were you there when it happened?

I've worked mostly in Seoul. I was only there for a short time.

- It's nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you too.

I wonder how he's doing.

HAKCHEON BEACH

HAKCHEON BEACH MISSING PERSONS CASE REAL PERPETRATOR INFO

Hello. What can I get you?

- Just some sleeping pills. - Sure.

"SPOTLIGHT" FILM PRESS CONFERENCE

Min-hyeok!

Min-hyeok!

What?

- Excuse me… - Talk from there.

Who knows what you'll try to do?

Fine, I'll talk from here.

I'm sorry about the other day.

You're always hiding your face so I got curious.

I would never have done it if I had known you'd run off and not come back.

How did you know I didn't come back home?

The box of Coke outside your door was still there.

So…

What did you think after seeing my face?

Excuse me?

Nothing came to mind?

Did I look familiar, or…

Just…

You're good-looking?

Sorry?

You're good-looking.

Not that you're not my type.

That's not what I meant.

Excuse me.

Damn it. What am I going to do?

I lost my phone,

but I need to make a call. Can I borrow yours?

Damn, I just bought it yesterday.

It's really urgent.

Here.

Hello?

What if he just runs off with it?

How could you just hand it to him?

He was telling the truth.

Yes, I know the place.

Get ready to go after him if he makes a run for it.

I'll be right there. Yes.

Thank you.

I kept my credit card with my phone…

If you could lend me some money for the fare…

- Hey. - If I do, will you pay me back?

Of course.

That's my number, so if you text me your account number,

I'll pay you back once I find my phone.

I don't have any cash.

Do you?

What?

Lend me some if you do. I'll pay you back later.

Here.

Are you always so trusting?

I don't trust people.

I just trust in the words that can be trusted.

Anyway, thanks. I know you were trying to help me.

See you around.

She doesn't trust people?

Seems like she trusts anyone.

Maybe…

she's just a really nice person.

KIM DO-HA

He finally called.

Do-ha.

Why haven't you called in ages?

I saw the news.

Are you okay?

I'm in total pain.

But I think I'll feel better if I see you.

You sound fine to me.

No.

I'm totally not fine.

I'll email what I'm working on.

Check it when you get out of the hospital. Take care.

Do-ha, Do-ha!

You're hanging up?

By the way…

while you're at the hospital,

you should get your scoliosis checked out too.

Bye then.

Hello?

So…

pretending to fall on stage got you exactly…

35 seconds.

Dang it.

You seriously can't think Do-ha likes you.

To him, you're like a young sister, a colleague he works with.

Just like he said in the statement he released.

If you want to know for sure, just try telling him how you feel.

And if he turns me down?

I'm just gonna kill myself.

So you do realize he could turn you down?

I'm starving.

You didn't even bring anything to eat?

You're in the middle of promotions.

- Eat that salad. - Geez.

You are so annoying!

J Entertainment, protect your artist.

- Protect your artist. - Protect your artist.

Cancel all demanding schedules.

- Cancel them. - Cancel them.

J Entertainment, protect your artist.

- Protect your artists. - Protect your artists.

- Cancel all demanding... - It's Syaon!

Where?

There she is!

Get better soon!

J ENTERTAINMENT PROTECT YOUR ARTIST

CANCEL ALL DEMANDING SCHEDULES

Chi-hoon.

This is a critical moment. Stay awake.

I was just so sleepy.

I'll go get some coffee.

She always shows up when you step away for a minute.

Just try to hang in there.

I can't keep my eyes open.

I'll be back real soon.

- Bye. - Bye.

What?

Those nails, it can't be…

For me?

Thank you.

SHARING LOVE FREE MEALS FOR THE COMMUNITY

Sol-hee. How are you doing?

This is me these days.

She should be calling about now.

Hi, Sol-hee.

What are you doing there?

You think I'd fall for that?

You froze the credit card…

so now I don't even have money to buy a roll of gimbap.

Why do you think I'm lying?

Forget it.

Until I can confirm you're telling the truth,

I don't care if you have to get free meals or beg.

So that didn't work.

Damn it.

Enjoy.

She's so annoying.

- Why did you stop eating? - I don't like it.

I'm full too.

You're not lying, are you?

No.

- Are you lying? - No.

Just watching you eat makes me full.

Have another one.

No, you can have it.

Then should we play for it?

Okay.

Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.

That'll be 3,000 won.

I'd like to pay for that table over there along with two more gimbap.

Come in.

What's up?

Deuk-chan.

- What happened to my paycheck this month? - What do you think?

I deducted the amount of company money you used.

You still haven't closed up your burger shop?

I know you're using the company card to increase your sales.

How did you know?

How many has this been since the wine bar?

If running a business isn't your thing just work hard here.

Instead of keeping your head in the clouds.

Okay, I'll close it down.

So, Deuk-chan, my paycheck…

When you're here at work, I'm your boss, not your brother.

You can show yourself out, Mr. Cho.

Seriously.

Hello?

This week's schedule? Hang on.

I'm really sorry, but how about next Tuesday?

Whatever time is good for you.

Yes.

YEONSEO-DONG JEONGSU-GU, SEOUL

Yeonseo-dong…

Okay.

Then, so be it.

Smile.

LUNI TAROT CAFE

We met through a blind date.

But I don't know if he really loves me.

Does he just want to marry

because we're from similar backgrounds and at that age?

I can't really tell.

I'm planning on having a serious talk with him

and I'd like for you to be there.

If it's true, it'll buzz once. If not, twice.

You'll be charged for every ten minutes.

I'll go as your friend.

Any questions?

Do you have a boyfriend?

Questions that aren't personal.

I'm sorry.

I thought if you were seeing someone, you'd understand me better.

I'm just here for the truth.

Understanding isn't really necessary.

STRAINED VOCAL CORDS CAN'T SPEAK

NEED MONEY FOR SURGERY AND LIVING COSTS A BIG AMOUNT WOULD BE NICE

Who are you?

Oh, my. Do I have the wrong house?

Sol-hee doesn't live here?

Mom, what are you doing?

You…

Come on, just come inside…

Having strained vocal cords doesn't mean you can't talk.

Are you trying to scam your own daughter now?

Really?

Fine, well, aren't you the smart one.

Just come in.

Tell me where you spent all the money I gave you and why you need more.

I'm not coming in. I don't want to talk to you.

Why not?

You scare me!

Are you going to give me the money or not? I'll come inside if you do.

And if I don't, you'll leave?

I know what you're going to do.

You'll ask me all these questions and find out if I'm lying.

You earn money easily enough. Can't you just give me some?

- Do you feel like it's such a waste? - You think I earn money easily?

If I were you, I'd give you more than a credit card.

I'd send you money every month.

Don't you even feel bad about ruining your family's life?

We wouldn't have been ruined if you hadn't scammed anyone.

Besides, I was just a grade schooler then.

Do I still have to feel bad for that?

But you do feel bad.

If you were human, you'd show how sorry you are with money.

Rewards, settlements, compensation…

Why do you think they exist?

Whether you're thankful or sorry,

the only way to express it is through money.

It's not because I feel bad.

It's so you won't get into trouble.

Thanks, my baby girl.

Thanks so much.

I totally mean it, right?

Construction will begin right away

once the contractors are decided next week.

Don't be so impatient.

I'll call you.

Yes, I'll call you.

HOUSING COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT AGREEMENT

Hey.

Who are you?

Are you Hyang-suk's daughter?

Yes.

Your mom took my money, 30 million won.

If I don't get that money back, I'll die.

I'm really sick right now,

and I need that money to get surgery, and live.

Where's your mom now?

I don't know.

But, I know where the money is.

HOUSING RENTAL MANAGER CERTIFICATION

DR. CHA HYANG-SUK, MD DESIGNATION CERTIFICATE

HOUSING COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT AGREEMENT

Here it is.

You won't die now, right?

Yes.

You have to bring it back after you withdraw your money.

Okay, I will.

I'll tell your mom about this.

I mean, I already talked to your mom about it.

I'll bring this back, so don't worry.

Give it back.

- Give it back, give it back. - Get off.

Wait!

Wait!

Wait!

Wait!

Wait!

Wait!

You heard everything?

I didn't eavesdrop.

I just heard.

So now you know how messed up my family is.

That's how families usually are.

She's hardly family actually.

Family is someone you share meals with.

And I don't recall ever eating together with my mom.

She hates talking to me face to face.

Same with my mom.

If you look closely, every family is a mess in their own way.

You're pretty good at comforting people.

I almost forgot.

The money I borrowed last time.

He really paid you back?

Yes.

He even paid it back with interest as a thank you.

Hello?

Yes.

The blind date location changed? Where to?

Blind date?

Hi.

The blind date this weekend… The client changed the location.

- Can you call and double check? - Sure.

Hi.

What is it? You see something?

No.

He just looked like someone I know.

It's huge, right? I'll go ahead and taste it.

It's so good.

It's called a special cheese burger and it's amazing.

What are you having today?

Why not have a burger like me?

HOPE YOUR BUSINESS THRIVES

Did you like the burger?

Now tell me.

Where does Do-ha live?

Okay.

I'll tell you.

I thought I'd met all of Hee-yun's friends.

We just got back in touch recently.

I told you.

It's been hard to see you recently though.

Have you been really busy?

Yes, I've been busy with work.

Who are you texting?

It's an office group chat.

It's not a woman, is it?

Of course not. It's not.

Sang-jun.

Are you sure about getting married?

Get married?

We're too young to get married.

What does age matter?

You get married when you meet the right person.

And no one is more right than you.

I'm positive.

Give me your hand.

Wow.

I've had mine on all day.

You did.

"Make sure to eat."

"Good night." I want to do more than just text those words.

I want to fill up your fridge, and cook for you…

and see you eat and sleep…

right beside you.

Yes.

This wasn't that expensive.

Do you want to marry me?

Come on.

Let's not talk about that here.

I know you're only seeing me…

because of my background. It was the same for me too.

What's gotten into you?

That's not why I'm seeing you.

Did something happen to her today?

I thought I didn't care…

but I do.

Because I'm really in love with you.

Can't we talk about this when we're alone?

I need to take this call.

Do you love me?

Where are you?

If you want, I can find out who the other woman is.

Thanks, but you can go now.

- Sorry? - It doesn't matter.

I don't think I can break up with him anyway.

So, I don't want to know anymore.

Even after he lied about everything…

Okay. I understand.

Can you please lie to me just once?

Tell me that the spirit of truth you serve is all fake.

And that you really can't hear anything.

One thing I can tell you…

is that this marriage won't be a happy one.

Then, are you always happy?

I know I must seem pathetic.

But I just don't know.

I just want to believe him.

I'm sorry.

I've been so busy…

because I was planning all this.

I love you, Hee-yun.

Will you marry me?

He made us keep it a secret.

- We've been dying to tell you. - I don't believe this.

MY BELOVED ANGEL WILL YOU MARRY ME?

Then, are you always happy?

How many times do I have to tell you?

I told you I had a lot of work.

I know you weren't working.

Why do you keep lying to me lately?

Sol-hee, why are you acting like this?

You never believe me and you're always angry.

Kang-min.

Do you love me?

What?

Just answer me. Do you love me?

Can we talk tomorrow?

I'm too exhausted today.

I want to break up.

What?

Let's break up.

Isn't that what you wanted me to say?

Sol-hee, when did I…

Or, are you really going to marry me next year?

Of course…

I want to.

I've been keeping a secret from you.

The truth is…

I can tell when people lie.

Damn, I forgot my wallet. I'll buy next time.

Second rounds are on me.

It was nice meeting you today.

- I'll call you when I get home. - I've been too busy to call.

It's okay.

- It's good to see you. - I missed you too.

- I love you. - Love you too.

I need to go home.

I can't drink more!

What can I get you?

I've never been to a place like this…

Then should I make you something that goes well with the music?

Yes, thank you.

Can I get one more of the same?

The same.

It's you.

Right?

Who…

We almost became family.

I'm not good with faces…

The first thing you asked me was whether your cousin…

satisfied me in bed.

That was so…

How are things in bed?

Excuse me?

You two must sleep together, don't you?

Are you satisfied?

You made me feel like total crap.

Now I remember.

It's great seeing you here again.

We should have a drink together.

What's going on?

She's drinking on her blind date?

You know someone out there?

Just the girl next door.

Girl next door?

Cheers.

So… how is your cousin?

She's not your business anymore.

I have to go.

You really don't look like her at all.

You're not her cousin, are you?

Her name.

What is it?

Tell me her first and last name.

Geez.

Who are you, really?

Who do you think you are to ruin my relationship!

Let go of me.

I'm having one hell of a day.

Yes, I ruined your relationship. So?

My relationship totally failed so I wanted everyone else's to fail too!

What are you gonna do about it?

You crazy bitch!

That's enough.

What the…?

Who are you?

I'm the pianist.

Do you have anything more to say to him?

No.

Why, you jerk!

Damn, he fooled me.

He didn't tell me the whole address, just Yeonseo-dong.

The guy next door!

I'm not seeing things because I'm drunk, am I?

What did you do on a blind date that made him so mad?

What?

What are you talking about?

What blind date?

The guy who grabbed you. That wasn't your date?

No.

I don't know him at all.

Then, what did you do to make a total stranger so angry?

I don't know.

I can't help it if I hear things.

What am I supposed to do about it?

Can't people just be good and not lie?

Why are they getting mad at me for?

Hear what?

Are you feeling queasy?

I can't do this anymore!

What are you doing? Are you insane?

No wonder he got so mad at her.

By the way,

I guess you're okay with showing me your face now.

Eyes on the road.

How long have I been without a mask?

From the start. You didn't know?

What were you doing there when you can't even take your mask off?

It can't have been to drink.

I was there to play the piano.

Then the pianist…

Wow.

What's wrong? Are you fooling around again?

For real, for real, for real.

Oh, no. Should I pull over then?

Should I pull over?

Just kidding.

Fooled you.

You're so easy to fool.

This place is the best after drinks.

I thought you felt like throwing up.

Come out after you're done. I'll be in the car.

I really didn't want to…

drink canned beer from the fridge today.

And I didn't want to order in…

or talk to myself watching TV.

It was one of those days when I didn't want to be alone.

So can you please stay with me for five minutes?

Just five minutes then.

Thanks for sitting.

And also, for jumping in to help me.

He was about to punch you.

Of course I had to stop it.

No one else there tried to.

They didn't know you.

And we know each other.

Well, we're not strangers.

He didn't order.

Two people sat, so two bowls. You've set the table too.

Thank you.

Just… eat up. This place is good.

I don't eat in public.

Then do you expect me to eat both?

What?

Come here a sec.

There. It's okay now, right?

As for me, I already know your face.

You know…

people aren't interested in others as much as you think.

They're all too busy with their own lives.

I don't know what it's about, but I'm just saying.

Hey.

Why do you think Syaon drove around here for hours?

It's gotta be because Kim Do-ha lives here somewhere.

We've been at this for hours.

- Do we really have to go this far? - Geez, just check the names.

Fine.

So frustrating.

Bok Su-ha.

Cho Deuk-chan?

That's the same name as J Entertainment's CEO.

Hey.

CEO Cho?

CEO Cho?

Can I help you?

A friend of mine lives in this building.

I've been ringing his doorbell, but he's not answering.

Really?

Which unit does your friend live in?

Sorry?

502?

It's 502.

Maybe you've seen him around.

He's tall and wears a mask…

I mean, he has a really pale face.

So, you're looking for a tall, fair guy…

Hi, baby!

I'm sure no one knows I live here.

Let's hurry up and go inside.

The girl next door helped.

So, you never lie?

How have you been?

No.

You're acting weird.

Are you trying to impress her?

Tell me who this girl is.

I need Do-ha and he needs me too.

You killed someone?

What's wrong?

I came here hoping to run into you.

Don't avoid the issue and just be clear.

I have a boyfriend.