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Here you go.

Thank you.

Is there something on my face?

Oh, no. I'll get you a new cup.

TAE-O'S DINER

What should we eat?

How about a warm bowl of kalguksu?

Okay.

Two servings of kalguksu, please.

This tastes amazing!

I must say its quality lives up to its name.

If you're done, should we head out?

Let's go and see the sunset by the beach.

Okay.

-Here. -Thank you.

Are you all right, ma'am?

Yes, I'm fine.

It's just that my eyes are stinging a little.

Here you go.

Thanks.

The food was amazing.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

WATCHING HER WATCHING HIM

It's been a while since I last saw a sunset.

Everything seems beautiful yet wistful when you're at the beach.

Doesn't it?

The lady at the restaurant.

What?

She stared at me for a long time.

Really?

It wasn't just any look.

She looked at me as if she knew me.

You said you wanted to take me somewhere.

Where did you want to take me?

Just earlier,

I saw something that I couldn't make sense of.

It's so absurd

that I can't understand it at all.

What did you see?

At that restaurant...

there was a photo of me and my mom.

But it's not supposed to be there, is it?

Song-i.

Where have you brought me?

FROM: 401-1 HAEAN-GIL, SEOSIN-MYEON

When I was tutoring Yeong-ho...

I found out something at your house.

I wasn't sure how to bring it up,

so it took me a while to tell you.

I'm sorry.

What on earth are you doing?

If you keep this up, I'm calling the police.

Look, Jeong-gil.

I told you it's urgent.

It's you who made me come all the way here by ignoring my calls.

You clearly said that it would be the last time.

In the early stages of business, cash flow isn't so great.

You should know better than anyone.

Do you have to be so stingy when you have a lot of money?

I know, right?

Jeez.

You should stop coming here.

How long are you going to keep tormenting us?

We've helped you countless times. How much is ever enough?

Damn it. I already told you this will be the last time!

Can't you help for the last time?

Please.

Can't you give me a break?

You're driving my family insane!

Your family? How can you talk like that?

I'm your family too, you know. Your one and only brother.

I'm Tae-o's only uncle. How dare you...

Please, stop. Let's talk this out.

Don't say my son's name

with that filthy mouth of yours.

Gosh.

She's saying she'll desert us now that she has her own husband and kid.

How much more selfish can they get? What's so hard about sharing?

The rich are just greedy pigs.

You should leave for now. Please go back.

VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

TRANSFERRING CUSTODY OF YUN TAE-O

SIGNED BY: LEE SEO-HUI

Is this really necessary?

He's your son.

You can't cut ties with your own child.

I'm doing it for him.

If I don't do this,

it's obvious how miserable Tae-o's life will be.

Please...

take good care of him.

Tae-o. Hey, Tae-o!

Leave me alone!

How long have you known?

I found out just recently.

I didn't know

how to tell you.

Tell me what?

That my mom was alive all along, when I thought she was dead?

That she didn't bother to get in touch with me for a whole 20 years?

What kind of...

This is so ridiculous. I don't understand.

Tae-o.

Why don't we go back to the restaurant and--

And do what?

What am I supposed to ask her?

Should I go and tell her that my friend told me something so absurd

and I'd like to know if it's true?

Or...

Should I go and ask her

if she's my...

I'll be there with you.

No.

Come on, Tae-o.

Why did you tell me this?

If you were in my shoes, would you have handled it well?

Would you be okay hearing something like this so unexpectedly?

Hey. I'm surprised you called me first.

Hello? Tae-o.

Are you outside?

I'm in Jebu Island right now.

Don't you have anything to tell me?

I see you did go there after all.

Was it Song-i?

Is she the one who told you?

Is that important right now?

Come home for now.

We should talk face to face.

I'm a grown-up.

Couldn't you have

at least given me hints while I was growing up?

You could have helped me figure it out on my own.

I had my reasons for not being able to tell you.

You were just being a coward!

You shouldn't have made such a huge secret to begin with

if you weren't going to keep it to the end.

Aren't you a grown-up?

Can you even call yourself one?

Tae-o.

Let's go inside somewhere. You might catch a cold.

Wait.

All right.

It's unusual of you to suggest we go out for drinks.

I just felt like it.

It's been a long time since we last had a drink together.

You're right.

I wonder what's been keeping me so busy all this time.

I was in the mood for it, anyway.

Dad.

Can I ask you a painful question?

Painful?

There are so many that I can think of.

What is it?

I heard that you argued a lot with Mom

when you two were dating.

It wasn't just when we were dating.

It continued through our marriage.

You already know that.

That's why we got divorced in the end.

But didn't you guys make up right away when you were younger?

I guess so.

Back then, we were madly in love.

Who knew we'd end up like that?

When you got furious at Mom

to the point it felt like it would surely be the end of it,

have you ever been scared that Mom would leave you?

Of course.

It happened many times.

What did you do at times like that?

I don't know.

Whenever I let my pride get the best of me, it didn't end well.

So eventually, I apologized.

Even if two people like each other,

the levels of their affection don't always match.

Even if it's frustrating,

the person who is more in love

should try their best to share that love.

I think that's a pretty great relationship as well.

Here.

SONG-I

Pour 120g into this, and add 6g of the oil.

Pour 120g and 6g?

You know how to do it, right?

Yes. Thank you.

What's this?

I'm really sorry to be asking at such a late hour,

but could you come to Jebu Island right now?

I really hope you can come.

Tae-o is having a very tough time right now.

I couldn't tell you because it wasn't my secret.

I'm sorry, Do-hyeon.

I think he is in need of your help as a friend.

Can you come here for Tae-o?

I'll wait.

Even if you make it late.

Hey, Song-i!

Where's Tae-o?

This is unbelievable.

How could anyone hide a secret that big for 20 years?

You can never really understand how grown-ups' minds work.

What now? What is Tae-o's plan?

Has he not spoken to his mom yet?

Well...

That's for Tae-o to decide.

There's only so much I can do for him at this point.

Do you think Tae-o's mom recognized him?

I'll go and check on Tae-o.

Should I come with you?

He might feel uncomfortable if we crowd around him. You stay here.

-I'll be back. -Okay.

Aren't you cold? It's freezing out here.

Come inside and stay indoors with us.

You go ahead first. I'll join you in a bit.

Well, then...

I guess I'll just sit beside you.

If it's too overwhelming for you to go and meet her again today,

just get on the bus.

You can always come back if there's a change of heart.

You know where to find her, anyway.

That's what I'll do.

But you know what?

In life,

there are things that you shouldn't put off.

From time to time, I think to myself

how things would've been like if I didn't have the guts to escape from the airport.

I wondered how it would've turned out if I had put off escaping.

I probably wouldn't be here now.

That's what I think.

I don't think I would've had a second chance.

There isn't a second chance, Tae-o.

You shouldn't run away.

Thanks for coming all the way here. It must've been tiring.

It's not like I walked here. The bus did all the work.

What about you? How are you holding up?

You should have cried for our help or something.

Why did you bear the brunt all on your own?

I hardly did anything.

It's Tae-o who's suffering the most.

You guys are so frustrating.

Did you tell

Do-hyeon as well?

Yes.

I told him that I had no choice

but to come here.

He didn't take it that well?

Well...

I don't know much about romantic relationships,

but I think

they are about becoming each other's top priority.

To me, Ga-rin is my topmost priority.

And her topmost priority is me.

I haven't asked her, though.

So, what I'm trying to ask is...

Is that the case for you?

Does Do-hyeon

come first before anyone else?

I'm sorry I kept you waiting.

Forget it. Why are you apologizing in this situation?

Sit.

Let's go home.

What are you talking about?

Why leave it hanging when you've come this far?

It's my business.

Let me decide.

But...

I'll meet you outside.

Hey.

Tae-o.

This isn't right.

I know the situation doesn't directly concern me.

I'm merely one of your friends who just found out this crazy news.

Still, I've got to say this.

What is it you want to say?

What I'm trying to say is...

If you leave this place now, you're basically blowing your opportunity.

You came all the way here. Do you really have to...

Gosh, this is driving me mad.

Just let me go.

All I want to do right now is go home.

Who says you can leave?

I just got here.

Evading isn't the answer.

Ask her directly.

Some of them may be facts,

but some are based on your hunch.

You should face the situation head-on.

The only way to move forward...

is to accept it or get past the problem.

It's easy for you to say. It isn't your problem.

Easy?

Do you think it was easy for me to come here?

Do you think I came here to comfort and do something for you?

What are you trying to get at?

Song-i did her very best.

She kept the secret all to herself and brought you here in a way

that wouldn't hurt you as much.

Song-i wanted to give you what you deserved.

So, go for it.

I came here to tell you that.

What if she refuses to meet me?

And if she asks why I came to meet her after all these years?

I don't want to be a pessimist,

but I can't help imagining things like that.

She had your photo in the restaurant.

And named the place after you.

She's always had you in her heart. I am certain of it.

Take this.

I brought it with me just in case.

She hasn't seen

much of your childhood.

Did you leave something here?

I saw the photo.

You still look the same as then.

I've changed a lot.

It wasn't easy for me to come here.

Please don't avoid me.

I'm not avoiding you.

I wanted to

get a better view of my son's face.

Thank you for coming.

You said you'd wait for me.

I didn't have a choice.

What's in that USB?

Oh, that?

It has a clip of Tae-o growing up.

It was made for another reason,

but I didn't know it could come in handy.

You must have been very busy.

It was more like chaotic.

You must have had

only Tae-o on your mind.

Being unconditionally devoted to a person

isn't something common.

It's a special thing, Song-i.

What happened last night still seems surreal.

Same here.

I think I have a cold.

Weren't you wearing your long johns?

Well, that's because... I'm an actor, so...

I have to take good care of myself, you know.

I'm really grateful that you guys came yesterday.

If I'd been the only one there,

Tae-o wouldn't have met his mom.

You should be thanking Do-hyeon.

His remark played a decisive role.

You haven't heard from Tae-o yet?

No.

I should go. I'd better get changed.

All right.

Text me when you get home.

Okay.

As it's been about 20 years

since Tae-o last saw his mom,

he'd need about two days to catch up.

If not, maybe a week? It'd be nice if he spends more time with her.

He'll come back when it's time.

Why do you sound like you don't want him to come back?

Well, that's not true.

Hold on. Am I the only one who has butterflies in my stomach?

Who knows when we'll have another chance to be alone like this?

You're so cute.

Hold on.

-Hey, is that Tae-o? -No, I don't recognize the number.

Take it.

Take the call.

Hello?

This is Choe Hun. May I know who's calling?

Who is it?

Okay.

All right.

Please call me again then.

What did they say that's making you wear that expression?

I got accepted.

What?

I got the part as Flash.

They said they'll send me my contract.

They want me to review it before coming to see them.

Really?

Hun!

Congratulations!

I really worked hard for this.

You've been through so much.

Hey.

Why didn't you wait inside?

I just got here.

How are you feeling?

You walked around in the cold weather yesterday.

I'm not so delicate that I'd catch a cold because of that.

Let's go somewhere warm today.

It feels like spring here. It's really fascinating.

This place was on my list.

What list?

A list of places I want to go with you.

The list is quite long.

It's something everyone does when they date for the first time.

You feel like you have to go to a lot of places.

We haven't been dating for long,

but I think I've done many things with you.

When it's finally spring,

I probably won't be in Seoul.

My dad and I will close the restaurant,

and move to Seosan.

I can't believe it.

Why are you telling me this now?

Does it have anything to do with me?

I guess you do know you've hurt me.

It's not because of you.

You knew that business wasn't so great.

I can't help but notice

where your gaze truly lies.

I've had stronger feelings for you than you had for me.

I was okay with that.

I thought it was something we could figure out together.

But I realized the depth of our feelings isn't what's important.

It's the direction.

Before I met you, I was certain about my life.

The things I should do

and the path I should take were all clear to me.

That is...

I thought they were.

It wasn't until I met you

that I realized I'd never even given myself

a chance to dream.

I've said this to you before.

Because of you,

my whole world is in chaos.

Loving someone has taught me

that I'm a person full of uncertainties and that I'm not good with emotions.

I realized how monotonous my life has been.

I've realized and learned

a lot of things.

It was you

who shook my world.

Thank you,

Song-i.

I'm back!

Tae-o!

You punk.

You said you'd be back in a day. You got us worried.

I'm sorry. It just happened that way.

Is everything all right now?

Yes, I'll tell you about it later.

Just be your normal selves. It's better that way.

Fine. You've been through a lot, my friend.

By the way, have you called Song-i yet?

I will soon.

I need to go somewhere before I do that.

I knew you would find out sooner or later.

But I didn't expect it to be this soon.

You probably won't understand

why we took such drastic measures. But I'll try to explain.

Your mom's family would've ruined your life.

It was more of your mom's decision.

Mom told me everything

about what happened.

I know that such a decision was made for my own good.

It's still hard for me to understand,

but I've decided to accept it.

You two made the best possible choice.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been who I am now.

I told Mom the same thing.

Was it so easy for you to call her "mom" when it was your first time seeing her?

I'm sorry.

I...

I'm sorry that I've never called you "mom."

Don't say that. I didn't mention it to hear your apology.

I'm planning

on keeping in touch with Mom.

I think I have that right now that I'm a grown-up.

I came here to tell you that.

And...

I'm sure that both of you must have had

a difficult time regarding this issue.

You can let it go now.

I'll go and fix us some drinks.

You held up well.

Peekaboo!

Look at Mommy. Look at me.

Yes, that's it.

Are you going to grow as tall as a giraffe?

Giraffes are super tall!

Did you see that? That was me. That was Yun Tae-o right there.

Hi, my name is Yun Tae-o and I'm in my freshman year.

Today's the day of my college entrance ceremony.

I talked with Dad.

Everything went well, so don't worry.

Stop filming! I need to finish it before Dad comes back.

Tae-o!

What happened? When did you get back?

Today. Not too long ago.

Why didn't you call? I told you to call on your way back.

I wanted to give you a surprise.

-What? -It looks like I've succeeded.

I wanted to see the surprised look on your face.

You're unbelievable.

Did you get to talk a lot with your mom?

Well...

I think so, in a way.

Or maybe I didn't.

That's such a vague answer.

It's too cold to be giving you the details out here. Let's go somewhere.

Fine. I'm all ears.

I was surprised at how easy it was for me to call her "mom."

Maybe it's because we're family after all. I find it fascinating.

Were you at your mom's the whole time?

Yes.

We didn't talk that much, though.

We went on walks,

and Mom showed me around.

I also stuffed myself with food.

Song-i.

Yes?

There's a question that's been lingering in my head for a long time.

I didn't even know it was a question at first.

I can't live without you.

Without you,

whether it be a month or a day,

the time I spend becomes meaningless to me.

That's the conclusion I've reached.

I'm sure you don't understand what I'm talking about.

I do understand.

You and I have lived the same lives.

And we still do.

The feelings you have about us

are pretty much mutual.

I want to say the same thing

that you've just said.

I get the feeling that

this is how our relationship will always be.

Subtitle translation by Dayna Moon