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(Happy Anding)

(All people, groups, firms, places, and events are fictional.)

(Child actors were filmed safely with their guardians present.)

(Animal scenes were staged under welfare rules.)

(AI-based technology was used in parts of the production.)

Most of my childhood memories consist of...

the clanking of metal, my dad's heavy breathing,

and the laughter from the TV that covered it all up.

For that eccentric kid who loved comedy shows more than toys,

a life-altering incident would occur a few years later.

Rather, it was bound to happen.

Wishing our incoming freshmen...

endless growth and glorious achievements,

I ask you,

as students of the prestigious Hwaseo High,

to uphold our noble spirit and educational philosophy...

and spread them to the world...

- with immense pride and dignity. - What's with...

I sincerely hope for your commitment.

that pitiful face?

Lastly, I ask you once more to lead the way...

toward an even brighter and prouder future...

- for our prestigious Hwaseo High. - What's with the tacky fit...

of his pants?

That face is a tough sell.

Thank you.

I'd like to offer my heartfelt congratulations on your admission.

Next, representing the incoming freshmen,

Han Jun Seo from Class 3...

- will read the freshman pledge. - That's him, right?

The son of the director of Yechan Hospital.

Born with a silver spoon?

Pledge.

As of today, Han Jun Seo and 192 incoming freshmen...

have been admitted to Hwaseo High School.

We'll abide by school regulations, elevate the school's honour,

and, following the spirit of Hwaseo,

in carrying on and developing our school's traditions,

we solemnly pledge...

to take the lead and fulfill our responsibilities.

March 3, 2008...

Freshman representative, Han Jun Seo.

Seriously, he's funnier than most comedians.

- Totally. - You're exaggerating.

- I'm telling you, he's insane. - Hey, do it one more time.

What, do you think I just do whatever you ask,

just like this?

That's Kim Nam Il from Class 5, right?

- I heard he's a total nutjob. - He's hilarious, though.

The absolute best.

- I don't like him much. - Not funny at all.

That's not how you deliver it.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Wrong.

Hey, it goes like this.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Wrong.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

- Good morning. - All right, page 44.

Those seats are empty. What's going on?

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Now, this is what I'm talking about.

Wrap it up and get out here.

Holy crap.

Hey, I just saw a snake.

Geez, quit being dramatic and just do it.

Freshman class rep. What are you doing?

See, this is why you really can't judge a book by its cover.

Hey, your dad was on TV and said, you know,

that smoking puts holes in your bones.

So what do you think you're doing?

His dad is on TV? Is he an actor?

You seriously don't know?

You know that show every Sunday morning,

something like "Era of Great Doctors"?

The famous doctor on it is his dad.

Your grandfather is a doctor, your dad is a doctor,

and your brother goes to Hankuk Med, right?

What does it matter if he is?

Why do you care so much about other people's business?

I don't care. Everyone else does.

What are you doing? Come out so we can clean.

Hey, you really should quit smoking.

How heartbroken would your dad be if he found out?

What?

What do you want?

Your parents must be even more heartbroken.

What did you just say?

You little punk.

Take it outside.

- You piece of... - You bastard.

- I told you to take it outside. - Hey...

I got crap on my hands.

- You jerk. - Freeze!

You crazy bastard.

Sir, his knees are touching the floor.

No, they're not. Not at all, sir.

- Hold that position properly. - Yes, sir.

Starting today, until graduation, you three are on bathroom duty.

Got it?

- What? - Sir.

That seems a bit unfair, sir.

Excuse me, Mr. Jung.

Yes?

Here are the sign-ups for the broadcasting festival.

Did a lot of people sign up?

- What's his deal? - No.

- Why is he looking like that? - What should we do?

The vice principal said that if we're short again this year,

he'll cancel the festival.

Get up, you three.

You perform at the broadcasting festival.

Then I'll let you off bathroom duty.

What?

- I don't want to embarrass myself. - I'll just clean.

We'll do it.

We'll perform.

We'll do it, sir.

Don't worry about a thing.

I mean, I went ahead and agreed,

but what are the three of us supposed to do?

Hey, can you dance?

- No. - Can you sing?

- I'm terrible. - What are you even good at?

- Studying. - Darn it.

Let's do comedy.

Comedy?

If we just take how our teachers act...

and do quick impressions, the kids will love it.

That doesn't sound bad.

Whatever.

All right. It's settled then.

Okay, push all the desks back.

(The 12th Broadcasting Festival: Moonlight Paradise)

(Green Room)

That was an amazing performance.

- Let's give them a big hand again. - Aren't you nervous?

No, I've been on stages much bigger than this.

When I won the Math Olympiad award,

that stage was about three times this size.

Right, good for you.

Three times bigger, my foot.

Now that we know him, he's the biggest nutjob.

Thanks.

Next up is a comedy sketch...

prepared by Kang Tae Gu from Class 2,

Kim Nam Il from Class 5, and Han Jun Seo from Class 3.

Hey, wait...

Come on, that's so childish.

Hey, hurry up, let's go.

One, two, three. Let's go.

- Nam Il... - Hey, wait...

Lastly...

- Don't say "lastly". - Lastly...

Freeze!

Lastly...

It was a crude performance.

The makeup, the acting...

Everything was a mess.

On an old, creaky,

tiny 33m² stage.

(The 12th Broadcasting Festival: Moonlight Paradise)

I felt something.

Let's hear it for these three friends...

who brought us so much laughter.

Let's give them another big round of applause, please.

They laughed.

The kids...

They were laughing at us.

They laughed. They laughed at us.

(Audition Ticket: Kang Tae Gu)

(Audition Ticket: Kim Nam Il)

(Audition Ticket: Han Jun Seo)

(Long Live Comedy)

(Episode 1: Ten Years Already)

How full is it?

I don't know. It's too dark to tell.

I'm not even asking for a full house, just half.

Whatever you imagine,

you'll see so much more.

Introducing Korea's top comedy trio.

A.

Su.

Ra!

- Hello. We're here... - To turn your minds...

into total chaos.

- We're Asura! - We're Asura!

Turn off the lights. I can't sleep...

If you're drunk, you should go home.

If you hit it off, get a room.

Why come to someone else's theater and make out like that?

Stop talking and work on the ending.

Don't we have a sketch review tomorrow?

I already worked it out.

- Watch this. I told you... - You always jump straight...

into dancing, with no brain at all.

You care about getting gigs more than being funny.

Think I don't know?

- Don't you want to make money? - Oh, give me a break.

That's why you'll never make it, man.

If I don't make it, neither do you, you idiot.

You've got a point there, man. I'll try harder, man.

- Hey, what are you writing? - You never know.

Just jotting it all down.

You psycho. Give it here.

- Let go. Hey. - Hey, let go of my hand.

Hey, how about this? That couple just gave me an idea...

- Slapstick. - About time for some slapstick.

It's the Joseon era, a noble newlywed couple.

Good setup.

On their wedding night, the bride gets shy,

so he tries to blow out the candle, but it won't go out.

- Then what? - He has to blow it out somehow.

Right. But then the bride loses her patience,

shoves the groom aside, and then...

Lifts her skirt like this.

- Trash it. - Trash it.

- Why? I think it's funny. - Your sense of humour sucks.

Jun Seo, name just one skit you pushed that actually did well.

- She glared at us again. - Why is she glaring?

- It's almost closing time. - Well, she could just come tell us.

Why does she always give us dirty looks?

Jun Seo, you go this way. Hey, let's head this way.

The ice...

Walking on eggshells around my boss by day,

and around a cafe barista by night.

How did my life end up like this?

Hey, listen. What if three obnoxious customers...

Knock it off already. Let's just take a break.

We'll be writing more at home anyway.

Why are you complaining before you even hear it?

What if it's not about comedy?

It's not?

How did you know?

I really can't stand him.

I hate him more than that barista back there.

Still, she's kind of cute.

Smells good.

Looks delicious.

(Asura)

You're doing it wrong, man. Give it here.

Let me show you.

Grab it tight right here, okay? Stretch it out, then pull back.

Hey, look right here.

Look at my lats popping. See that?

Hey, wait, what are you wearing?

What do you mean? It's my lats. Check it out.

What's this? Aren't these my boxers?

Take them off.

There's no "yours" or "mine" in this house.

Don't you wear mine?

Those match Na Yeon's, you lunatic. Take them off.

- Chill. - Take them off, you punk.

I've known her for years, too.

I said take them off. Go take them off.

We're close enough for this, aren't we?

Hey, you punk, I'm going to smash your head in.

Hey. Take them off. Take them off right now.

Then go bring me another pair, jerk.

- Take them off, seriously. - No way, they're so pretty.

Time to eat.

Take them off after you eat.

I might actually smash your head in.

Why be so stingy?

Yes, chicken skewers.

Looks good.

The last customers last night were wasted and left all of this behind.

Lucky us.

Wait, so this is...

Food-poisoning salmonella is vulnerable to heat,

so heating it above 75 degrees for over a minute kills it all.

It won't kill you.

- It won't? - Nope.

- Hey, Jun Seo. - What?

Saving money is great, but come on...

Last month's maintenance fee was 78 dollars,

and the gas was 84 dollars.

Compared to last month, that's...

- It's delicious. - Thanks for the food.

- It tastes good anyway. - While we're on the subject,

I think we're going through daily essentials way too fast.

The toilet paper in the bathroom is completely gone.

I told you, right? Just two wraps each time.

This is three wraps. This is two.

The paper dissolves way too fast for that.

Hey, I'm not asking for three-ply.

Can't we just buy something a little thicker?

I'll consider it.

- Thank you, Your Highness. - Thank you so much.

(Make Frugality a Habit)

That was a big decision.

When did they put that up?

Should I take it down?

No, leave it.

Never helpful in life, honestly...

And on top of that, they put it up crooked.

By the way...

Why don't those guys do YouTube like the other comedians?

They do. It's just nobody watches.

Because they only post clips of their stage performances.

Or videos of themselves rehearsing backstage.

Who watches that kind of stuff?

They could do pranks or alter egos.

Leave them be. They say they love the stage.

Live on the stage,

die on the stage.

They've got to live the way they want.

Still...

Those boys just don't have that killer instinct.

They're fools, absolute fools.

I hope today's sketch review goes well.

I wonder how they're doing.

- Hurry up and come out. - Hey.

What's this?

- What? - What's that?

Hey, this is really expensive. Nice.

- What's this? - Thanks for the treat.

Hey, why are you drinking that?

What if it was delivered to the wrong place?

Why? Maybe someone left it for us to drink.

Like who?

Our fans?

Hey, look at you. Feeling good today?

- You're on a roll today. - He's feeling good.

I'm drinking it. It'll spoil if we leave it here.

- It hits right away. Good stuff. - Good?

As expected, you can't beat natural talent.

- So reliable. Truly. - Unbeatable.

What's wrong? Stomachache?

I don't know. Maybe that drink was bad.

Serves you right for gulping it down like an idiot.

It might just be nerves.

- Here, a calming pill. - Oh, thanks.

- Hey. - Thanks... What?

Take only half. Don't space out after taking the whole thing again.

Man, I need to use the restroom again.

- Hey, gather around. - What?

Gather around, come on.

You know the drill, right? If you chicken out, you lose.

- Don't let the crew scare you. - Okay...

- Focus your eyes and bring energy. - Okay...

- Got it? - Got it.

- All right. - Hurry up. Quick. Let's go.

- Asura! - We can do this!

Go, go, go!

- Come out quickly. We're late. - I'll be right there.

Darn it... They said it would hit the daily limit today.

- Next team. - Next team, please come in.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Producer Park, how have you been this past week?

Cut the crap.

You come here weekly, so why the formality?

Well, your well-being is the well-being of Gag Jirak.

I always wonder if you've eaten well,

slept well,

or how the stocks you recently bought are doing...

Come on...

Enough. Stop fooling around and just start.

Yes, sir.

Everyone, I'm here today...

because I heard about a primitive tribe...

that has never been touched by modern civilization.

So they don't feel alienated, I dressed up like a caveman.

Do I look like one?

(Put away the chairs after the rehearsal.)

Yes? Perfect, you say? All right, then without further ado,

let's go meet them.

As we speak,

it seems like they're making their appearance.

They look remarkably sharp, don't they?

Are they laughing at me?

That concludes the new sketch reviews.

Shoot...

It dropped again. Seriously.

What are you doing? Get out.

Excuse me, sir.

We haven't received any feedback for weeks.

If you don't like the ending,

- we have other versions... - It's just bad.

It's not funny.

You should at least tell us why,

- so we can revise... - Hey.

Are you lecturing me right now?

No, that's not what I meant.

Hey. Why have you been so hard to reach?

Are you freezing me out?

I heard you play golf with Producer Jang all the time.

I know everything, okay?

Tonight?

I have a team dinner tonight. How about tomorrow?

I know, right?

I told you, I found a great place.

Yes.

You son of a...

He didn't even watch it.

My goodness.

- Long time no see. - What's the occasion today?

If it isn't superstar Hwang.

My debut classmate, Hwang Chan Sung.

Tae Gu. Long time no see.

Why didn't you come to the reunion? Everyone wanted to see you.

I was busy working my part-time job.

Deliveries? Hey, isn't it...

- tough on you? - I'm fine.

It's kind of fun, actually.

A comedian should be on television.

How did your new sketch go?

I think we have to start from scratch.

- Did it get rejected? - Yes...

Rejected again? Darn it.

It's been over a year since you passed one, right?

I mean, with you guys trying this hard,

he could at least let you tape one. What more does he want from you?

Bbakgu is really crossing the line, darn it.

Should I put in a good word for you?

Why would you?

Don't tell me this is about you...

ripping off my sketch back then?

Hey, forget it. That was ages ago.

It's fine, man. Just forget about it.

Hey, I told you before,

I was just watching TV by chance and...

Well, some people...

seem to talk behind your back, saying you only became a comedian...

because you stole my sketch.

Hey, does that even make sense?

Success comes to those who are destined for it.

Right?

Hey, Hwang Chan Sung.

You know we have the team dinner tonight, right?

Make sure you come. We can't do it without the star.

Of course, Producer Park.

- I'll be there. - Be there, be there.

- See you soon. - Yes, sir.

Hey, I'd love to chat more,

but I have to go, okay?

You guys should come along and...

Never mind.

It might be a little awkward without a sketch on the air. Right?

Take care, okay?

See you around.

See you.

Not like he'd actually help.

Hey.

Let's go, too.

To the team dinner.

Hey.

Just trust me and follow my lead.

I'm going to butter him up properly.

- Darn it. - Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

The standards keep dropping for that.

- No, not at all. - He, back then,

He was good.

he used to do this.

Hey, what are you saying?

Let's go over there.

Yes, hey, hello.

- Excuse me, Tae Gu. - Yes?

This table is for the Quick Service team.

Then we'll go over here.

That's for the Rimimiki seniors...

- Then over there... - That's Home Ground's table...

Then where are we supposed to sit, you punk?

Oh, boy.

Even if we don't have a sketch, isn't this a bit much?

My stomach hurts. Why do I still feel so bloated?

Sit still. How many times are you going back and forth?

You think I want to go?

- Hey, Tae Gu. - Yes?

Looks like we aren't the only ones here to suck up to Bbakgu tonight.

Everyone thinks the same way.

How do we break through that? Let's just go.

No way, after coming all this way, we can't just leave.

I'm definitely getting a seat over there tonight.

Where are you going?

- Whose drink are you having? - What the...

- Look who's here. Su Kyung. - Please pour me a drink.

Sure.

Producer Park...

Producer Park, I bought some ice cream.

- What did you get? - I got bars, popsicles, and cones.

- Are you okay? - Nice.

- You okay? - What?

What's this?

Kang Tae Gu, what are you doing down there?

You scared me.

What else?

I came to mix you a drink, Producer Park.

Allow me to pour you one.

All right, pour me a glass.

Yes, thank you.

Okay.

As expected.

- Park Gu Young! - Is a real man!

- Park Gu Young! - Is a real man!

Applause.

- Applause. - Stop it, stop it, stop it.

- Hey, you're pretty good at this. - Just say the word.

I'll mix drinks for you all night.

Look at this brownnoser. What a total suck-up.

By the way, Chan Sung, didn't you say...

you had to leave early for tomorrow?

- I did, but... - Yes?

I think I can stay a bit longer.

All right, sounds good then.

Well, the more the merrier, right?

I really love company dinner culture.

It's only at places like this where we can have candid...

Hey, why are your glasses empty?

Fill them up.

Producer Park. Let me pour yours.

Producer Park, so about what I was saying...

- For our sketch this time... - I'm out of cigarettes.

Go buy me some cigarettes.

- Excuse me? - Why, you don't want to?

Didn't you just say something about a sketch?

Of course I want to.

I run the 100 meters in 12 seconds, you know.

Start counting. Here I go.

Man, look at that guy.

- A pack of cigarettes, please. - Which one?

Give me the strongest one you have. The one that will kill the fastest.

Hurry. Here.

- Producer Park. - Caught you red-handed, you punk.

- Dumping your drink, are you? - I'm sorry, Producer Park.

My stomach just happens to be really upset today.

Cut the crap.

Drink it. That's your punishment for slacking off.

All right, Producer Park. I have a special talent.

Allow me to show it to you.

Is this punk kidding me? Seriously. Drink up.

Producer Park, I'll drink it for him.

Wussing out?

You guys are no fun. Get lost.

No, sir. Well then...

I'll drink it in a fun way.

That's right. You've got to drink it.

- Bottoms up. - Yes, sir.

- Down the hatch. - All right, clap. Applaud.

Okay, clap, clap, clap.

- Clap. - Bottoms up.

Let's go.

What's this, all of a sudden? Have you lost your mind?

Yes. I'm about to lose it.

So let's stop right here.

Let's go. Get up.

Are you getting up or not?

Why, you little punk.

Just because people call you "Producer"...

you must think you're something special.

You do know all the comedians here...

trash-talk you behind your back, right?

They say your comedy sense sucks, but your character sucks even more.

- What? - I feel like crap tonight,

so I'll be taking my leave.

See you at the new sketch review.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Hey, Kang Tae Gu.

- Kang Tae Gu. - Producer. Sir!

Hey, who does that punk think he is?

Sir, that's Tae Gu.

Tae Gu, your mouth will freeze crooked.

What have I done? What on earth did I...

That idiot is at it again.

Leave him alone.

Sit down.

Sit.

I told you, why did you have to butt in?

I was handling it so smoothly all on my own.

You already look pathetic, and watching you do that...

pissed me off even more, all right?

Forget it. What's done is done. It's fine.

Yes, you're right.

That Bbak Gu Young...

Hey.

When I make it big, I'm getting revenge on Bbakgu.

I'll make sure he never sets foot in this industry again.

Well, you know what I'll do?

I'll keep him right by my side and slowly gaslight him...

until he withers away and dies.

- Sounds good. - I already took care of it.

What's this?

Did you seriously pack this up in all that chaos?

It's a waste otherwise.

Today's team dinner must have cost a fortune.

Man. You're the scariest of all, you bastard.

Look at you. Good job, buddy.

- Good job, buddy. - Shoot.

- Look at this. Here, not this one. - Shoot, what? What's this?

- Yes. - The light turned on.

- Are you cold? - Gosh...

- Hold on, man. - Hey.

- Hold still for a second. - Stop creeping me out, man.

Today felt so long.

Yes.

It looks so close from here.

Why is getting from here to there so hard?

Back when we were starting out,

we used to drink right here, staring up at that sign.

We would write comedy sketches...

and talk about what cars we would buy.

We were completely broke back then. Just a bottle of soju and...

- Hard candy. - Hard candy.

It feels like yesterday, but it's already been ten years.

You're right.

Ten years have already passed.

Look at him slacking off since he's almost discharged.

Hurry your butt over here.

Loyalty.

Sergeant Kang Tae Gu reporting for discharge.

- At ease. - At ease.

- Thank you. - All right, salute.

Look at you slacking, you punk.

- Says the unemployed guy. Come on. - What...

How many times must I say I'm studying for the exam, you jerk?

He'll work at his dad's hospital once he finishes med school.

And you?

You're going to your dad's auto repair shop.

What about me? What am I supposed to do?

Are you really going to work at your dad's shop?

That's why he majored in automotive maintenance.

- Forget about that. Worry about me. - Just go study.

- Studying isn't my thing. - I'm not working at the shop.

Man.

Spoiled talk like that ruins my buzz.

I want to try comedy.

For real.

Seriously.

What? You want to do what?

Do you guys remember?

Back at our broadcasting festival.

That day,

I can never forget that feeling.

I have to do this.

I want to bet my life...

on comedy.

Right.

Hey, come on.

You think you can make a living doing that?

There are plenty of funny people out there.

Just ten years.

I'll give it my all for ten years,

and if it doesn't work out, I'll quit clean.

So...

what do you say?

Do you want to do it with me?

Just for ten years.

Just ten years.

Let's do it together.

To all the valued customers visiting our department store today,

we regret to inform you...

that the second basement level parking is currently full...

Whoever is late today owes 1,000 dollars.

Okay...

Welcome, we love having you here. Yes, welcome.

Yes.

All right.

My fellow Balbalta members, I think the time has come.

Shall we head over together? Poof.

(I'm Heading Out Now Too)

Hey.

- Where are you going again? - Darn it, you scared me.

It's not even time to switch shifts yet.

If the manager comes, tell him I went to the restroom.

Where are you going?

To my real job.

Order me some hangover soup, will you?

Stop drinking so much.

Every single night,

you drink and fool around with customers,

and during the day, you just lie here like a corpse.

My stomach. Help me.

- What now? Does it hurt again? - My stomach...

That's how you earn money and make a living.

That really hurts.

- I'm leaving now too. - It hurts. It really hurts.

- Mr. Jung, I'm off. - Hey, tell...

Tae Gu and Nam Il to come this weekend.

We need to put up shelves in the storage room.

- Okay. - Work it off with manual labour.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Pepperoni with extra cheese, right?

(Tasty Pizza)

(Asura)

(Kim Nam Il: Leaving Too. Got 1,000 Dollars?)

(Leaving Now)

(2017 QBN Open Auditions For New Comedic Actors)

(Kang Tae Gu, Kim Nam Il, Han Jun Seo)

The more I think about it, the madder I get.

Can he do whatever he wants as a producer?

Who pulls an old-school power trip like that nowadays?

That producer is infamous for having a terrible personality.

- Unbelievable. - He keeps telling me...

- that I look unlikeable. - That crazy bastard!

Babe, what if people from your company see you?

Is he blind? I mean,

where else in the world could you find...

someone this adorably unlikeable?

That's only true for you.

- Just sit down and eat. - Na Yeon.

Hey.

Say hello. This is Jung Tae Hoon. We joined the company together.

Hello.

I'm Kim Nam Il.

Hello.

This is my boyfriend, Kim Nam Il.

Na Yeon.

That ESG portfolio I asked for earlier,

could you send it over by today?

Sure, I'll bring it over as soon as I can.

How could I dare make a senior associate run back and forth?

I'll come over to your desk.

Senior associate?

You didn't know? Na Yeon was promoted last month.

Well, you see...

Hey, your team is calling you. Go on, hurry.

See you later.

- Nice meeting you. - Yes, enjoy your lunch.

Seriously, he talks way too much.

The food got cold because of him. Let's eat quickly.

Why didn't you tell me?

I just forgot. It's not that big of a deal anyway.

Yes, I guess so.

Let's eat before lunch break ends.

Okay.

He kept insisting on buying me a new car.

Ever since he switched to that big corporation,

he's gotten way too big for his britches.

Come to think of it,

my son and your second one are the same age, right?

Is he still running around trying to be a comedian or whatever?

He wasn't funny at all.

If he were young, I'd understand.

With his ageing father and sick brother like this,

he should pull himself together and act like a responsible adult.

- Hello, sir. You're here? - Hey.

Man, it's so hot.

Why is it so hot today?

- Didn't see you there, sir. - Hi, Tae Gu.

Anyway, I'll wait at home.

- Call me when you're done. - Sure, see you later.

(Eunhye Auto Repair Shop)

He complained about his knees, but he looks fine.

What brings you here without calling?

I came for warranty service. The back door is acting up again.

- How on earth did you fix it? - Warranty service, my foot.

You don't even pay for repairs.

Dad, what are we going to do with this shameless punk?

It's so hot.

Get me something to drink.

- Make it cold, with ice. - Why, you little...

If you order your disabled brother around,

he'll just end up doing it.

I'll be back in a flash.

It's so hot out in the scorching sun.

I told you to put up a tarp here. It doesn't even cost that much.

Need any help?

You're trying so hard to pretend you don't hear me.

Right?

So, do you have some free time today?

No, I have to go.

I have some things to clean up.

Dad, can you look at Tae Gu's car first?

Please?

He says he's busy today.

Don't you see all the cars parked over there?

But still...

Forget it.

I'll come back next time.

Hey, Tae Gu, at least eat before you go.

No, it's okay.

Even if I can't be a good son,

I should at least let Dad eat in peace.

Dad, I'm leaving,

so please wipe that scowl off your face.

You'll scare the customers.

See you, Hyun Gu.

Come on, I told you to eat first.

Hey!

Seriously.

Call Kang Tae Gu and tell him, as long as I'm here,

don't even dream of coming to pitch a new sketch.

He's banned from the station entirely. Got it?

Yes, understood.

That arrogant punk.

How dare he mess with a producer?

Full of fight as always, Senior Park.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here? Aren't you in New York until year-end?

Yes, I was. The director summoned me urgently.

He's been looking for you too for a while.

- Me? Looking for me? - Yes.

Standards and Practices Department out of the blue?

- That's a demotion. - Yes, it's a demotion.

I heard you were entertained by CEO Oh again, right?

I told you to keep your greed in check.

- You really are unbelievable. - Entertained...

Entertained? It was just networking.

Can't a producer be friends with an agency CEO?

Friends?

So were you also close friends with the agency's rookies...

when you were out drinking with them?

- But... - You sure have a lot of friends.

Just shut your mouth and pack your bags.

Senior, please.

You have to at least pretend to reflect on your actions...

so that I can bring you back later.

Just go for now.

Then who's replacing me?

So, while this is quite sudden,

I've been assigned to replace Senior Park.

I'll be blunt.

Word of Senior Park getting fired has leaked to the press.

People are talking all over the place.

We need a new sketch to divert their attention.

Put something together and bring it to me.

Well...

Us?

- We'll do our best. - We'll do our best.

- We'll give it our all. - We'll work hard.

We'll do a great job.

- We'll do our best. - We'll make it great.

- We'll do our best. - We won't let you down.

Hello.

Let's get to it.

Right now, every sketch takes too long to get to the punchline.

So we should just do a bridge segment.

Set it up openly like a talent show, and jump in between the sketches...

to smash gourds and break wooden boards.

Darn it.

Feats of strength are so old school.

Hey, why don't we go for something a little more primal?

- Animal impressions. - That's been done to death.

You psycho. You're embarrassing us. Stop.

You freak, cut it out. Stop it.

An elephant.

- I think you're missing the point. - Sorry about this.

- No, really. - These are the eyes, the trunk...

See, it's an elephant.

- No. - Where's she going?

Just stop explaining it.

She might laugh tomorrow, you know.

How are you ever going to go back there...

after humiliating yourself like that?

Hey, that girl is the weird one.

Whatever, forget it. Anyway, how should we end it?

- He's just embarrassed. - Seriously.

Or maybe instead, hey.

Let's go visual, rely completely on visuals.

Barefoot, let's go barefoot,

totally lean into a wild-man concept,

and put a pigeon on your shoulder.

That's weak.

- What else should we do, then? - Too weak. It's weak.

Then put a real pigeon on him.

Sounds great. That'll pass instantly.

- Right. Put one on. - Okay, let's go with that.

- Do it. - I like it.

Go catch a pigeon. Go!

How many times do I have to tell you?

I'm staying in Seoul for good now.

Should we all get together soon? Let's gather everyone up.

Hold on, I've got another call. Don't hang up.

Hey, Young Ju.

Word got out already?

Yes, I finally moved out.

No, not by myself. I'm staying with my sister.

Yes.

Hey, I think my cab is here. I'll call you later.

Taxi!

What the...

Guys, what's this?

What?

- What's this? - What?

What's that?

What do we do?

What do we do? Hey, it's moving.

Get back. It's coming out.

- Darn it... - Hey, this... Hey.

Hey, where are you going?

Shoot.

Hey, it just made eye contact with me.

Hey.

Call an ambulance!

Stay back.

(Soojung Villa, Dream Villa)

Excuse me.

What are you doing?

Who are you?

Hey, you in the black hoodie!

Comedy has two basic rules.

Repetition and a twist.

Hey.

Life follows the exact same rules.

Hey. Who are you?

Hey, who are you?

Why is she so fast?

Hey!

Oh, no.

(Asura)

When the days that felt exciting just to dream...

start to feel like a miserable loop,

what we need right now...

is just one plot twist.

I'm so sorry.

Goodness.

- You scared me. - Do you have any drinks...

that give you energy?

- Give me three, please. - Three. Yes, here.

Be careful, they're glass.

Oh, what do I do?

I gave her the ones I set aside because they expired.

(Happy Anding)

I passed.

I passed. I really got in. I got in.

I got accepted.

I got the internship.

Look. I got in, right?

Yes.

This was the company I really wanted to work for.

Today is the happiest day...

of my whole life.

Mine too.

Congratulations on getting the job.

Wait. I need to call Mom.

Mom, I got accepted.

Where is Dad? Put him on too.

- I just got the text. - Hey, you forgot this. Hey!

- Take this. - Hold on.

Thank you.

Mom.

Just be upfront about it.

Tell them you're their fan and like them.

I need to at least see her face to report her.

Why report her?

So I can beat the crap out of her myself.

Hello. You're Asura, right?

I know I've seen her somewhere...

A crazy girl lives in this neighbourhood.

How dare you?

I gave that pathetic nobody a shot out of pity.

When it's not working, it's not working.

If we were to just quit right now,

do you think there's anyone who would truly try to stop us?

Nobody.

No. If I were going to end it like this,

I wouldn't have started.

Here's an ambitious new segment.

Let's go, Asura.

- Let's go! - Let's go!