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A Myung Film production

presented by Ilshin Investments

and Shinan Entertainment

THE CONTACT

starring Han Suk-gyu

Jeon Doh-yeon

Bak Yong-soo, Chu Sang-mi

Kim Tae-woo, Kang Min-ah

written by Cho Myung-joo, Jang Yoon-hyun,

and Kim Eun-jong

director of photography Kim Sung-bok

lighting director Im Jae-young

Sometimes life wants us to see far

After living day by day, you run into a problem

Then you start to think about very substantial things

Maybe it could be our lives now in a modern society

But life throws problems at us like that

And having a thirst to look down a long road,

is the destiny we must follow

Sometimes life wants us to see far

directed by Jang Yoon-hyun

Jin-wook, in the second part...

Dong-hyun

How about something touchy feely for the rain?

How about more requests?

Fine, choose from all these

Another 20 minute song today?

People get emotional when night comes

More especially on a rainy day like today

Here's some music for a rainy night

Wanna hear the good news or bad news first?

We've got good news, too?

The good news is that the music was perfect yesterday

The bad news is whether to lay you off or not

Why are all the good songs long?

Why need a producer if you only play five-minute songs?

We only want five-minute songs

It was bad timing

Late night shows are doing well lately

Is there such a big fuss over one song?

You know the guys upstairs get serious before the new season

Your show's at stake this time

I guess they just count and not listen to the songs

A little compromise wouldn't hurt to show

I don't want a long-run show without color

Yesterday's program was great

They don't like it again?

I swear they're so backwards

What happened?

The usual stuff

Nothing to worry about

The word is that we may be out next season

They always say that every new season

Does it worry you?

It's only been a month since I joined the show

It won't look good on my resume

I'll be at the archives

Let me know if Mr. Kang comes in

Yeah

Never seen a producer get fired

I'm saying look after your writer

Wait!

Some lady left this for you

Just this and nothing else?

Oh my gosh!

Ki-chul

You scared me

Yeah, I did it on purpose

You never listen, do you?

Don't park your car In remote areas

Okay, I'll park it over there

How did the interview go?

So, so

But I've got the looks

What about graduate school?

It's not for a party animal like me

Did I leave my key in the car again?

What? You saw it?

Is it this one?

Or this one?

Here

I've been meaning to buy one anyway

The part that you fixed before keeps on falling apart

See? I can read your mind

That jerk's with her again

Here

I'm sick of this

This darn allergy keeps me from looking good

Did you get what I wanted?

Of course

Where's the key chain?

- Key chain? - Yeah

Was it part of the set?

You didn't get it?

That's the reason why I wanted the whole thing

Why didn't you say so?

Do you really need it?

I'm so tired

My body feels all beaten up

You know, knowledge is heavy

Instead of putting it in your head, mu carry it around

Want me to get you some medicine?

No thanks

All I need is a shower and some sleep

No, you keep it

Take it

Sorry

I'll get you a better one next time

You can't just come in here

Why not?

Tada!

Where did that come from?

I hid it to surprise you

You must be exhausted

I'm going out

I'll be out for an hour or so

Going for a drive again?

No, to the store

I'm out of water

Want me to tag along?

That's okay

It's been a while, so stay with her

Are you sure?

Be careful

Why did Dong-hyun suddenly change the song?

I don't know

This old LP may sound bad

And I don't want the DJ to sound stiff

It's the first track

They say that the worst habit in the world is memory

Memories are sometimes obstacles to a free life

This is Pale Blue Eyes from Velvet Underground

Your eyes are too dry

You don't have enough tears so your eyes are sore

How long will the treatment take?

There's no special treatment for this

Then what is this?

Artificial tear drops

Put in a few drops anytime

Your tears may come back so let's wait and see

Seems she returned the gift you sent her last time

Yes, the flowers also came back

Hello?

What should I do?

He's not saying anything

Give him the refund and hang up

I can't do that

Tell him to take it himself

I'll tell him, so pass him to me

Can I try one more time?

Hang up

Get the next line

That's an idea

Well, I personally want a gift that's not too common

How about a Polaroid camera?

It'll be a special gift

Sometimes people want to take pictures right away

Yes

You like it?

Of course

She'll love it this time

Why bother if it's none of your business?

He's got a weak heart

Anyway, who else would bring them together?

What an angel

I thought you'd need one

I don't need it, Miss Hong

Shouldn't teammates have something in common

Wait, did you clean my desk?

Yes, I had to for the new glass on you desk

Where's the record that was here?

I returned it to the archives

Already a request for the song we aired yesterday?

You're going to play it again?

We're being monitored lately

The boss won't like it

Was this request made on-line?

Yes

Woman 2 (Lee Soo-hyun)

Hello?

Hee-jin?

Hello?

What's wrong with the phone?

It's the speaker phone

I can't find the receiver

Why aren't you coming?

Are you with Ki-chul?

Who else?

Tell him congratulations for getting the job

How did you know?

Hold on

She says congratulations

Soo-hyun?

Congratulations, I knew you'd make it

Only you had faith in me

Hee-jin didn't think

that I'd get the job

Hello?

Yeah, I found it

When are you coming over?

I got some wine

What?

Where did you go?

Kang-neung city?

Hi, this is Han Ki-chul

Please leave a message and I'll get right back to you

Hi, this is Han Ki-chul

Please leave a message and I'll get right back to you

Are you Lee Soo-hyun?

Yes, yes

Anyone else using your ID?

My friend sometimes...

Who made the music request?

I did for my friend

What's your friend's name?

Why?

Maybe I know your friend

My friend doesn't know the song

I'm sorry

Happy End has exited

Happy End

Wait. I haven't told you about my friend

You have a new message

You're being invited to chat

I don't think it's the person I know

It may be the same one

But your friend doesn't know the song

Actually, I made the request for her

She also told me about you

What's your friend's name?

What about your friend?

Min Young-has

Min Young-has?

That's her

Where is she? Can you get in touch?

No

She doesn't know that we're chatting

I'm sure she wants to see me

She may find it uncomfortable

I want to meet her. Can you ask her?

I will

What have I done!

Is something wrong?

He may have made the whole thing up

No way, he's a radio show producer

There are all kinds of weirdos out there, you know

What should I do?

If it bothers you that much, just apologize

You met him on-line, so he won't know you

Hey, what about this one?

The front one is better

Blue isn't Ki-chul's color

Why?

He likes blue

How do you know that?

Oh, you know

I think I heard him mention it

This is a new design

It's too loud

Not so much as the others

We've got more flashy ones

Anyway, that won't do

Not good for new employees

Maybe you're right

Is it really nice?

Know how much I've done to get you into Dong-hyun's show?

How much exactly?

He got along great with his previous writer, you know

So you changed writers because of me?

Why didn't you tell me?

I thought you'd be too grateful

Even freelancers have rules to stick to

Never climb up the ladder at the expense of others

Those things don't happen to writers like them

They'll raise hell if they get fired.

I fear for you, Dong-hyun

It's going to be one ugly split

Don't say that

I'm already out of his favor

I never thought anyone could scare Eun-hee

She was a raging bull with me,

and now she's like a sheep

I didn't know anything then

So now you're a veteran?

That's something the producer should evaluate

Hey, are you two going out?

I'm history, so all you care about is your producer?

Boy do I feel lonely

Why do I have a guy writer?

That's enough, you've had too much

It's been a while, so drink up

You don't seem to enjoy drinking

You're so sober

Yeah, when I drink with him,

I always get drunk by myself

Even in the old days?

There are people who can really get to you

Sometimes I get drunk in the studio without even drinking

See you tomorrow

Can you drive?

I think you've had too much

I'm okay

Can I offer you a lift home?

Thanks, but maybe next time

You're a difficult man to figure out

Really?

I started a month ago,

but we've never really talked

We will

When?

Whenever we have time

Before the new season?

You always refer to the new season

Are you that sensitive about it?

Producers and writers don't have fixed partners

And depending on the situation, I'm sensitive to new seasons

Is this yours?

See you tomorrow

- Thank you - Your welcome

Want something to drink?

Have any beer?

I think the scripts are still too wordy

Try cutting a page

Think that's appropriate now?

What is?

Always talked about work with other writers, too?

I can work better this way

Strange

Isn't it better if you know the person well?

How well do you have to know each other?

Then you can care for others

Let me know if it comes up

Since I care about my team

Know why I'm here, right?

You're being invited to chat

Kwon Dong-hyun (Happy End) invites you for a chat

What should I do?

The truth is...

Did you ask her?

No...Not yet...

How long since you saw her?

6 years

Did you love each other?

What did she say about me?

Seeing her may be a bad idea

Did Young-has say that?

No...Not exactly...

It's been a long time,

and you may spoil good memories

Give me her number

I'll ask her myself

Don't be mad... I meant no harm

What do you mean?

I can't make you see her

Tell me where I can reach her

I don't know...

This is our business, not yours

I'm sorry... It was all a lie

I don't know who she is...

Please hold on

He's here

Again!

It comes out to 152,000 won

He can take it to her himself

Why'd you bring it back?

Are you going to charge it?

Lady, I've had it!

I'll call you right back

I'm sorry, sir

Please do it otherwise

You have to give it to her no matter what

How can I if she doesn't want it?

I can't take this anymore

Do what you want with it instead

Hey

Hey!

Thank you for calling, this is Lee Soo-hyun speaking

Ki-chul?

Ki-chul, why'd you come up?

I thought you'd be downstairs

Got you

Is your training over?

Yeah, I came back yesterday

So what brings you all the way here?

What's this?

Sorry about the other day

Like it?

Thank you

Are you free tonight?

Why?

Join me and Hee-jin for dinner

Leave me out

You two haven't met in a while

I want you to come

It'll be very important

What is?

You'll know when you come

I like your tie

Really?

Hee-jin gave it to me

Actually, it's the only gift from her that I like

Like it?

Yeah, blue is my favorite color

But the tie is crooked

Really?

Darn, I worked on it all morning

Don't take it off

Know how to tie it?

Yeah

That's great

Tie it for me

Here?

Why not?

Hurry

Hurry

Sorry

Wait

Smells like Flee-Jim's shampoo

Want some coffee?

Did you have lunch?

No, I was just passing by

I have to go

I'll see you at Flora tonight

No, I want out

No way

You have to come

Go up

We'll be waiting after work

Thanks

Women aren't born to be understood,

but they're born to be loved

Some of you ladies who are temin...

Excuse me

Who are feminists may disagree

But from a man's perspective,

it sounds quite compelling

Here's the request

What's wrong with everyone today?

Since everyone is down, I keep screwing up

Please be straight with me

Tell me honestly how you feel about me

Why'd you come see me?

Because I just thought of you

Okay

Sometimes I know how it feels to just go to someone

Get in

No, I'm alright

I just don't wanna drive alone

Who's the guy?

Who pages you on the beeper I bought for you?

I can't help being so popular

I only turn mine off when I'm with you,

but mine goes wild when it's on

So what's so important about today?

The truth is I'm going to propose to Hee-jin,

but you know how picky she is

So I wanted to ask you how I should propose to her

Any great ideas?

Do you have Velvet Underground?

Velvet Underground?

Not too sure

Let me check

I'm being punished now

For lying to you

I'm really sorry

I couldn't find the record

I'd like to hear that song

Hee-jin?

Weren't you sick of books?

But I never said that I'll quit the library

- We'll be back in 5 years - That's not the issue!

- Hee-jin! - Let go!

I'm not leaving Seoul

Pohang is a big city, with libraries, too

Who says they'll hire me?

And who's gonna give me my old job back later?

Think it's that easy at libraries?

Who told me to go get a job instead of grad school?

Yeah, but not in Pohang!

Is it my fault that their institute is in Pohang?

You quit because I can't

You always do that

It's always your way!

We were never right for each other

Tell me the truth

Is it Pohang or the marriage that bothers you?

Think whatever you like

You've got mail

Lee Soo-hyun

I'm sorry...

Delete?

Message deleted

Looking for anything in particular?

Yes

Do you have Velvet Underground?

It's a rare edition so we don't have it now

If you really need it, leave me your number

I'll call you when it comes

No

It's okay

I'll come by later

Sure thing

I'll do my best to get it

Good-bye

Dong-hyun!

How's business?

The usual

What brings you here?

I just stopped by to see how you were doing

It's been a long time

Still listen to LPs?

Not so much

Want something to drink, like coffee?

Sure

It's about time you came to alumni gatherings

We all miss you

Well, I only miss you

Hope you're not still hung up on what happened to Sang-woo

Hey, let it go

No one blames you

Accidents like that happen all the time in the army

Oh yeah, Min-young

Any word from Young-hale?

Young-hae?

No

She sent me a record

Just forget it

She probably wants you to forget about her

Just think of it as that

Yes, Dong-hyun speaking

"I hope you know how I feel"

"Lee Soo-hyun"

This isn't for the show, right?

Who is it?

From: Lee Soo-hyun

I've seen a man like you once

I got off from the bus, and was walking home,

and this man called me

He looked like he was just discharged

He mistook me for a woman he knew

So I kept on walking, but he was following me

He wanted to look at my face once more,

and stared at me for a while

I kept thinking about him walking away wearily,

so I couldn't sleep that night

I felt as if you were just like him

It may sound like an excuse,

but I didn't want to disappoint you that day

That's all

I'm sorry

I'm sorry!

You don't have to apologize

Does apologizing to a stranger mean that much to you?

But we may see each other somewhere, somehow

Why do you like that song?

Well, it's hard to explain

At one moment, I saw misfortune pass me by

Since then, I keep wanting to hear it

Have you met her by any chance?

No

Does that song have any special meaning to you?

Let's not talk about it

We really don't know each other

I sell things over the phone

What kind of things?

Imagine a department store

We sell everything

You sell products and I sell music

Something in common

Are you drinking by any chance?

How did you know?

Comes with my job

I can tell things with the voice

As an expert, I can smell things from letters

Your ID seemed unusual at first

Any particular reason?

I saw it in a book by chance

And I just thought it didn't exist in the real world

Does your ID have any special meaning?

It's my only nickname

I got it while playing a part in the school play

You see, my part was Woman 2

You know, those extras, Woman 1, Woman 2

It popped in my mind so I started using it

That person you're looking for

I'm sure you'll find her

If one searches desperately for the other, then it's fate

People who are destined to meet, will

I believe this

Some are never meant to be

But I want to believe it, too

A request by Lee Soo-hyun

Velvet Underground's Pale Blue Eyes

You didn't have to come

I'm not even leaving the country

It must be the traffic

It took me an hour to get here

I'm not waiting for her, dummy

I'll be sure to give it to her

No, throw it away for me

Bye

Call me when you're in town

I'm not coming back

Sorry

Bye, I'll page you later

Okay

Bye

Isn't he cute?

You're like some taxi driver

Buckle up, or else you'll fall

Did he leave?

Yeah

I can't shed tears

So I can be pretty strong about most things

I knew him before she did

He's got this expression that I like

It's when he smiles at me

It makes me feel good and warm inside

One day, I saw him looking at my friend with that look

Pretty stupid, right?

He's got big feet

Do you have big feet, too?

Tae-ho

Hey

Getting ready

Is it a 30-minute song today?

Want to hear it again?

The script

Can I take a look?

So Eun-hee wrote this

Still so exquisite

Eun-hee's a great girl, huh?

Pardon?

When I first saw Eun-hee,

we ate and I couldn't finish my bowl of rice

Why not?

I was shaking

What about you?

Never felt like that since high school

Look after her well

And Dong-hyun

- Have you got time today? - Sure

Let's have dinner tonight

I also need to talk

Sure thing

There you are

Have a seat

Here

Let's drink first

I didn't think Miss Hong would be here

I needed to talk to her, too

Something to tell you both

How should I start?

The good news would be better, right?

I've got another show for the new season

And the bad news is...

I'm sorry to tell you this,

but I'd like Eun-hee to help

For a few things, so it won't be a problem

Find another writer

The work now is hard enough

How about it, Dong-hyun?

It's okay, right?

Sure

If it doesn't hurt my show

Don't I have a say in this?

What's wrong?

I decide whether I can do the job or not

I don't want to be a part of your team

Eun-hee, what's wrong with you?

Sorry

I should've told you earlier

Eun-hee, you see

By having her on your team,

I thought we could stay close

I thought you'd understand

Does it bother you?

No

I think she's seeing someone

It's over between Tae-ho and I

Do you want me to work with him?

It's a problem between you two, not me

Why can't you be true to yourself?

It's not about him

I don't want to complicate things

Nothing's complicated!

Me being the producer and you the writer is enough

Not for me

I found it difficult to meet someone new

Is it because of Young-hae?

You must still love her

Back then

I couldn't tell you everything

Actually,

they held a spiritual marriage at Sang-woo's funeral

Young-hae wanted it

Of course, it was just a formality and meaningless,

but I think

the record was a way of telling you to forget her

You know she's a hard person to figure out

Time passed,

but I don't think she had the heart to tell you

Don't wait any longer

Forget him

If you can't, show him your feelings

Miss Lee, I've confirmed your flight reservation to Pohang

Thank you

Soo-hyun!

What a surprise

How are you?

Of course, I've been okay

You've gotten prettier

I came alone

You're drinking a lot today

Cold, huh?

Shall we go in?

I wanna stay longer

The waves sound so nice

So this is how waves sound

I didn't know

I still haven't unraveled that tie yet

Why not?

Just because

I thought I couldn't tie it the same way

Didn't know I liked you when I first saw you, huh?

I've already seen that play with my friends,

but you didn't know,

and thought it turned out bad as I had predicted

Didn't know, huh?

Do you know why I came?

Did Hee-jin send you?

No

I get it

Then because you missed me?

It's cold

Let's go

Soo-hyun

Soo-hyun

Soo-hyun!

Soo-hyun!

Taxi!

Soo-hyun

Soo-hyun!

To Seoul

It's all your fault

Now I can't see him anymore

It's better that way

Since it hurts every time you saw him

I can't see him even as a friend now

What good is it to meet as friends?

Don't you want to be loved?

Love can be one-sided

You're being foolish

You don't have the courage to make him yours

Just forget him

Don't be so cruel

Because of a useless emotion,

you may lose a real love

What about you?

Have you found someone new?

Why can't you get over your ex?

We weren't talking about me

Don't avoid the question

Stop pretending because you're deceiving yourself

A word of advice for you

You can't be happy with him

You're the one who needs advice

Lee Soo-hyun has logged out

Just let him go now

Let's use this

What happened to Miss Hong?

I don't think she's this irresponsible

Let's do it this way first

Instead of this,

let's delay it a bit, and look for another writer

A wise producer would

What happened?

Let's talk first

After the recording

I want to talk now

- What's wrong with you? - Tell me the reason why

This is the studio

Don't use Tae-ho as an excuse

I know he's not the reason

I want it like it was before

There's no turning back

I thought you needed me

Fine

Back then I did,

but not now

Is it the woman who sent you that record?

I want our relationship to be strictly business

What's with you?

Hey

Producers don't quit just because the show's canceled

Good luck

No mails

Why did you quit?

I just wanted to

Is that why you sent for me?

No

I've decided to take your advice

I'm going to let him go

You've got mail

Anxiously waiting for Woman 2's new love...

From Happy End

Didn't know when I took it,

but when I see myself standing alone in a photo

That's not being miserable

It is too

Know how sad it is standing alone and laughing?

Maybe it's because I didn't take any pictures

Then try it

You can see that there's no one beside you

Anyway, I can't accept that

Fine

Let's see

Dozing off while watching a movie on TV

After you wake up,

seeing 'The End' on the screen is worse

Here's another one

To be soaked in rain after a movie with no umbrella

That happened to me, too

There's something more pathetic than that

There's a movie you're dying to see,

but have no one to see it with

No, I'll try again

Having the guts to go alone,

but leaving in the middle of the movie

Why? Someone bothered you?

No

I thought I had to leave before the lights came on

It must've been a dirty movie

No way

People stare at women who watch movies alone

Know how much I hate that?

It took so much courage to go, but I didn't watch all of it

I'm a fool, aren't I?

You must be sensitive

No, it's being shy

Anyway, I'm never going to the movies alone

No, you shouldn't

Since you don't have to wait long

Since they're always a bit foggy

Since they don't wrinkle easily

Since it's the only photo there is

Women who dye their hair thoroughly?

A prudent woman

Women with partly dyed hair?

An aggressive woman

And women with their natural black hair?

A stubborn woman

Are your eyes dry?

Pardon?

Your lachrymal gland is blocked so your eyes get red

No, it's just an infection

Careful, it's contagious

It's Kwon Dong-hyun

Please leave a message

Dong-hyun, it's me, Min-young

Hello?

How are you?

Fine

And you?

Me, too

I thought you might need this

Hello

Young-hae died

This album was Young-hae's for a long time

You once told me you were looking for this album, right?

I couldn't throw it away, so I'm giving it to you

Young-hae was already in love with someone

He was my senior,

and in the army at that time

But I didn't care, and Young-hae chose me

Then one day she suddenly left me

Later I heard that he was killed in an accident

People said it was an accident,

but I think it was suicide

I'm sure she did, too

I thought I was the only one she could come back to

But she returned to him

Hello

My name is Han Jung-tae

Since I was young,

I couldn't speak in front of people

That's because I'm shy

Today, with all of you here

I'm going to get rid of my stuttering

I've decided to do this,

so I can make friends,

and because I love this girl

Thank you

There should be a number somewhere

Is Dong-hyun working somewhere?

No, I heard he's emigrating

Where to all of a sudden?

I think it was to Sydney

When?

Next Saturday I think

Can someone tell her where she can reach him?

- I'll help you - Thanks

Excuse me

Yes

Are you the one who sent the album?

It's Kwon Dong-hyun

Please leave a message

It's me, Soo-hyun

I went to the station

I heard you were leaving

I'd like to meet you

I'll be waiting at the theater

It's Kwon Dong-hyun

Please leave a message

Hi

It's Lee Soo-hyun

I've been waiting long

It's Kwon Dong-hyun

Please leave a message

Pick up if you're listening

Dong-hyun

Long time no see

I couldn't get a hold of you

You look good

I've gone back to work

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow night

Are you coming back?

Well, I have no idea

Someone came to the station looking for you

Thought you should meet her,

so I gave her your number

Bye

Okay

I called you several times

I'll be waiting at the theater

I want to meet you before you leave

I wonder if you remember me

Is it wrong for me wanting to meet you?

Tomorrow is the last day

I'll wait at the theater

I looked up the map today

I found the place where you'll be going

Heard it was a big country,

but it didn't look big on the map

I've never seen you,

but I feel like I know everything about you

I guess you'll never know how I feel

Now I'll be alone again, like you

I once told you

that people destined to meet will meet

I'm not going to believe that anymore

I wanted to meet you today,

and share this song with you