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Unemployment Benefit Romance

Why did you quit your job?

Thank you for meeting with me after work to give me advice.

He's going to bring his girlfriend today, so you have to come.

- Introduce yourself. - Are you Jong Dae's girlfriend?

When did you meet her, you punk?

I'm using you to rebuild my pride in front of my friends.

It's no trouble for me because my crush needs me.

Let's do that then.

Why did we have to run into each other here of all places?

I came here to pick up my unemployment check.

And I can't even lie that I'm successful.

Why are you here?

Is this the time for you to worry about me?

Are you putting me down because I'm unemployed?

- When did I ever put you down? - You jerk.

The video of you two fighting is in second

place in the internet search engines!

You've been marked as the Employment Center Loser Couple!

How did you not say a word that you wouldn't go study abroad

and work at the employment center instead?

Make sure that Yeon Woo doesn't find out!

Don't leave right away, and come talk to me for a moment.

Did you set this up?

I don't even want to see your face.

You think I have a reason to call you out?

You two knew each other?

[Unemployment Check Scandal Part 2]

It's true. We ended things a long time ago.

You saw us fighting a lot before.

Of course!

Would we have fought like that if we still had feelings for each other?

Weren't you fighting because you still had feelings for each other?

You wouldn't have fought like that if there was nothing between you two.

No, I don't have any feelings for her anymore.

Me too!

We were only fighting that way that day because he started it.

But you were still each other's first loves.

That's because we met each other first.

Hurry up and say something, too.

That's right.

What's so great about first loves anyway?

You don't know anything then

so you date each other because you're so ignorant.

That's right. It's like that.

You're young... and it's your first time...

You date without knowing that you're not suited for each other.

If it were like now...

you would never date your first love.

A first love just sounds nice.

A first love is just a mistake.

Really?

It's not that I was upset.

I was just disappointed that you wouldn't tell me the truth.

All right. I'm sorry.

Don't keep secrets with other women from now on.

All right, I understand.

I'll do that.

Then that's enough.

Tada!

A present for you.

What... is this?

- Do you like it? - Oh, of course.

But... did you really make it?

That's because I thought my skills would get rusty

so I made it at home.

You're really talented.

Your company... doesn't even know how great you are.

Is it that good?

But are you unwell, Jong Dae?

No, I'm fine.

Jeez, why is this coat so heavy?

Sorry... but I think I know why I don't like you now.

I really think it looks good on you.

You have to wear it every day.

Jong Dae! Your father got a job!

- Really? - He's an apartment security guard!

He's getting paid and I'm so glad that I don't see him during the day!

Then what about the snack shop?

I can handle it on my own.

Even the air is different because your father isn't here!

Could this be a real taste of freedom?

You said you were just changing! What's taking so long!

I'm done! I'll be out soon!

You said that earlier!

What are you doing?

Kyung Hee.

What the? You haven't even put your bra on yet.

Why are you saying you're all dressed?

I'm practically all dressed if I'm wearing my bra.

So you were just lying earlier?

Oh my! Don't touch! I'll get dressed quickly.

Honey, can you clasp this hook?

Here we go.

There. Eat up, yes?

- Yes, thank you. - It smells delicious. Eat a lot.

I'll gratefully receive this meal!

Hurry up and eat. Eat.

Uncle!

Hey, what's gotten into you?

What's wrong with him?

Why are you sitting there in the middle of dinner?

It wasn't now?

Who said to sit there now?

It's fine. He's only sitting in my lap for a minute.

Wait, what's with everyone?

My sister-in-law is quite pretty, isn't she?

Of course! Seung Hee is very pretty!

- She's cute, too. -Isn't she?

My sister-in-law is adorable and cute, but she's also...

How should I put it? Like a universal puppy!

Right? Like a puppy!

You're right! You're right!

Women should have a cute puppy side, and a sexy side like a cat.

We don't look anything like each other as sisters!

Seung Hee's like a cute puppy...

And I'm like a 'Meow!' A cat.

Not you!

You're not like a cat, but a horse. A horse!

What?

Please eat. Eat up, sister-in-law.

Why? Is she still not answering?

Yes.

She said she was going out to buy the kids some snacks...

Are you okay?

I think you've had a lot to eat.

I'll say.

I think I got indigestion from my sister and her husband acting so odd earlier.

That won't do. I'll be right back.

Forget it. You don't know your way around here anyway.

And all the pharmacies are probably closed by now.

No, but I'll still go look. Wait here.

Let's go home.

Sit there.

- Here? - Sit down, Jae Wook.

There you go.

- Mom, I'm cold. - Bear with it.

We have to not be home for your aunt to get married.

- Why? - There's something like that.

Do you really think something special will

happen between them if we're not home?

How can you say there won't be?

Isn't it a given if a man and woman are in an enclosed space together?

Honey. Don't you remember our first night together?

It was so passionate!

Yeah, well... It was like that...

- Mom, buy me a hot chocolate! - Me too.

All right. I'll buy it for you, huh?

Honey. Something hot for me. Hot chocolate.

Hot chocolate? I got it.

But we shouldn't have left them alone together!

There wasn't a single pharmacy open at this hour no matter how much I looked.

This is the only way. Be patient for a bit.

Ow!

Seung Hee.

The needle isn't even anywhere close to your finger yet.

I can't do this. I won't do it.

No, you can't, Seung Hee!

Your face is green.

You can't take indigestion lightly.

It could turn into something serious later.

Wait...

I'm... I'm... too tipsy.

It worked, right?

Are you all right?

You'll be okay soon.

You're better now, right?

Yes. I'm all better now.

[Seoul Employment Center]

Hey.

I told you to come in two weeks, but why did you show up today?

Do you... still have feelings for me?

You're nuts.

I have a boyfriend. A really great one at that.

We're going to meet for lunch later.

You have someone?

I do. You think you're the only one?

I have someone too.

You're not pretending that you have someone to save face, are you?

What are you talking about? My boyfriend is Wan...

Wan? Wan What?

Wan...

My boyfriend is a total gentleman and handsome!

Is that right?

Because there are lots of people here

You're here to get stories, aren't you?

I'm not!

Today, I'm here as a favor from my school junior!

- A school junior? - That's right.

Then where is that school junior? Where are they?

Let's see their face. Where are they? Where?

Where are they, huh?

Where are they? Where?

Writer Im.

Oh, you...

Hello.

- I have to go this way, right? - Yeah.

[Successful Employment Package Initial Interview Consultation]

- Hello. - Welcome.

Excuse me.

I've been an acting chief for about a week now.

But they said they're getting rid of the acting chiefs first!

Does that make any sense? Does it?

What kind of work did you do, sir?

I didn't do anything.

Does that make sense?

You have to work and quit to get an unemployment check.

I was in jail so I couldn't work.

Yes... is that right?

- But... I have a question. - Yes?

If you get fired from your company...

I knew she would end up like that.

- The unemployment checks...

- That man must have not have found a job again.

- Who? - Huh?

The big man sitting in the middle there.

When I think about how I've been going back and forth...

It's been almost nine years.

He was just released from jail not too long ago.

It looks like he enrolled in the Successful Employment Package.

But it looks like he really can't get a job.

Is that man an ex-convict?

I heard he was featured in a news scandal some years ago.

What kind of scandal?

I don't know for sure, but well...

Scamming, theft, kidnapping, and robbery...

And I think he has a sexual assault charge too!

Sexual... assault...

[Eligibility to Receive Social Welfare]

[Im Seung Hee]

Hello?

Seung Hee, this is Jong Dae.

Where are you right now?

Me? What about me?

I'm... just having coffee in the basement. Why?

Are you with that big guy who was sitting next to you earlier?

Huh? Yeah.

Why?

- Ahh! - Hello?

Seung Hee.

Hello?

Seung Hee!

You bastard! How dare you... to my Seung Hee!

Can't you leave her alone?

Are... you all right?

Yes.

What are you doing?

He was just holding my bag because I spilled my coffee!

How can you attack him without knowing what's going on?

Attack?

- Are you all right? - Yes, I'm fine.

I... thought you were in danger.

You. Apologize to him immediately!

I'm sorry.

Well, it's all right.

People can misunderstand.

That's right. I called the police on my way down here.

It's really no big deal.

A misunderstanding. A misunderstanding.

What do you mean a misunderstanding?

This man has so many strikes on his record.

We can't just overlook it.

We're all saying that it was a misunderstanding.

But to use prejudice against a former criminal

isn't that a violation of human rights?

Really...

Why are you so fearful for a man?

You could just admit that you were attacked.

You even put in a report! Isn't that right?

We don't let a report pass by us.

We, the police, will take responsibility for it!

I really didn't get attacked!

Really! You two go sit over there.

I'll start the paperwork with this man and call you over.

Yes! You two!

I said I wasn't attacked.

Yes. Name?

Kim Jong Dae.

Officer, I didn't do it, but it was the woman who hit me!

You feel wrongly accused, don't you?

Of course I do.

I always feel wrongly accused...

But, I'm okay.

This isn't the first time this has happened.

Do you often get wrongly accused like this?

I... was always like this.

That's how I became an ex-convict.

What?

Mister, where do you think you're going?

What are you doing?

Mister...

I don't like to fight!

Because I'm so strong

if I turn around suddenly, the other person goes flying.

Mister, what do you think you're doing?

I was... just trying to help and...

I barely touched her blouse, but it ripped

and I was arrested for sexual assault.

This isn't the first time.

It's because I'm a big guy.

So I don't want to blame anyone.

People really are too much.

They let themselves misunderstand.

Ah!

[Wan Ha]

That's right! Our lunch date!

- Hello? - Seung Hee! Are you stuck in traffic?

It's not that...

I'm not feeling very well.

Are you all right? You're at your studio, right?

Should I come over?

No! I'm not at the studio. You don't have to come.

I'm at the hospital, but I'll be much better after I take some medication.

To what hospital? I'll take you there.

It's all right. It's really okay!

Hey Officer! I said it's not my fault!

Hey Officer!

Get me out of here!

Mister!

Seung Hee.

Are you... really at a hospital?

You have five previous charges.

You think you're a stone bed?

Detective. Isn't using my record

against me considered discrimination?

Discrim... Really!

How ridiculous.

Um... Jong Dae.

I think I should tell you this ahead of time.

My boyfriend...

Forget it.

What does that matter to me?

Uh...

It seems you're mistaken because I rescued you earlier.

I'm not interested in you.

So that means... I don't even want to know who your boyfriend is.

All right.

I got it.

What brings you here?

You were here too?

You are Seung Hee's boyfriend?

Who are you?

Yes. I'm here in regards to Im Seung Hee's case.

Oh!

I'm her lawyer, Song Wan Ha.

What brings you here, Lawyer Song?

- Thank you for today. - Please don't mention it.

We're more grateful that you handled everything so well for us.

You two should be really thankful to Lawyer Song! Got that?

- Thank you. - Not at all.

Kim Jong Dae...

You should properly buy the lawyer a drink, even if he is your friend.

Everything was handled rather quickly thanks to him.

Jeez, he should just stop already!

Will Jong Dae make a scene because of this?

Then... go on inside.

Yes! Of course!

Goodbye.

But... I thought the two of you were lovers earlier.

I thought you were overreacting trying to rescue your girlfriend.

Aren't you busy?

Busy? I have a mountain of work to do.

But afterward, I had no idea that you

were fighting to save your friend's girl.

Huh? She's not even your girlfriend!

Really!

People might think that you like your friend's girlfriend.

He's crazy! Really!

He's making a fool of himself!

Then, I'll take my leave. Goodbye Lawyer Song.

Then... I'll be leaving.

- I'm so sorry about before. - I'm sorry.

Goodbye.

I didn't know you two were dating.

Yeah, well... It kind of happened that way.

I must not have told him. I thought I did.

In any case, thanks.

Whether it was a misunderstanding, you were trying to save my Seung Hee.

What? 'My Seung Hee'?

Since you helped my Seung Hee, I should be the one taking you out for drinks.

When's good for you?

Forget it.

He must mean that he doesn't want a drink.

Should we treat him to a meal instead?

All right. Let's make it a meal.

I'll call you later to schedule.

Seung Hee, let's go.

We're leaving.

About earlier...

It's not that I wasn't telling you on purpose...

I did run into Jong Dae

but we just ran into each other at the employment center.

So, I couldn't really tell you...

So I just... trusted him.

It's the truth.

That's right. Jong Dae has a girlfriend too.

You know that, too?

Huh?

His girlfriend... also comes by to pick up her unemployment checks.

So, it was just by chance. A chance encounter.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier.

I'm not upset with you, Seung Hee.

So don't be so sorry.

Let's all have dinner together next time.

What?

Well, since we said we'd eat together, so we should all meet then.

If we're going to meet anyway, it's better that all four of us meet at once.

Including Jong Dae's girlfriend.

Then... I'll call them and let you know.

No.

Jong Dae's my friend, so I'll call him and ask him to meet.

Yes.

Jong Dae. Someone came by earlier and has been waiting for you.

- Who? - I don't know.

You...

Are you dating my daughter Yeon Woo?

Yes.

I heard that you're not even an official government worker.

That you work on contract?

Yes.

What about your parents? What do they do?

My father is a security guard, and my mother owns a snack shop.

Mmm...

My Yeon Woo...

Even though she grew up without a mother...

I made sure to raise her so that she would want for nothing.

I didn't raise her this well to give her away to someone like you.

So break up with my daughter.

- Yes. - How much will it take?

If you're going to end things with her, then I'll give you as much...

What did you say right now?

Did you just say 'Yes'?

Yes.

Wait...

So then, you'll just end things?

Yes.

Are you saying that to preserve your pride?

To just agree with me and continue to date her in secret?

No, I have no intention of doing that.

What?

I won't meet your daughter again.

I...

I also thought that she and I weren't suited for each other.

Is that right?

I... have to get back to work. So I will excuse myself.

Ah, wait a second.

How can you say that you'll break up with her so easily?

Pardon?

I mean, how can a man stand down that easily?

Was that all my daughter meant to you?

You told me to break up with her. Why are you suddenly...

Well, that is true...

I understand.

Dad, are you crazy?

Hey, how could you date that sort of fellow?

I told him to break up with you and he agreed to right on the spot!

What kind of embarrassing situation is this?

How can you tell him to end things!

I was chasing after him because I like him!

What?

What are you going to do if he really ends things because of you?

- Hey, then... - Go and change his mind!

Really!

You bastard! How dare you to my Seung Hee!

I thought you were overreacting trying to rescue your girlfriend.

She's not even your girlfriend...

People might think that you like your friend's girlfriend.

In any case, he came to rescue me.

It wasn't because he was angry.

You're here?

Gwang Pal got dumped by his girl.

He did? What's the deal if you got dumped by a girl?

I wasn't dumped. I just accepted her farewell.

You idiot, that's the same thing.

Sorry.

Are you hurt somewhere? Why did you buy pain relief patches?

Oh, this.

Hey.

I saw Wan Ha today.

Really?

He's dating Seung Hee.

What?

Seung Hee said she had a boyfriend.

But... it turned out to be Wan Ha.

Wow, awesome! Jesus!

You pitiful fool.

Seung Hee is dating that extremely successful Wan Ha!

It must have been a hit to your pride.

Hang in there, punk!

- Hey, then are you okay now? - Huh?

Yeah. My body is suddenly very alert now.

One's misery can only be overcome by someone else's sadness.

You jerk, is this fun to you?

Hey, thanks.

My life was looking pretty bleak.

I got over it quickly thanks to you.

Hey!

Can you two joke around at a time like this?

You...

You're working your butt off in a business job that doesn't even suit you.

You...

You've never even had a proper job yet.

I said that I would study abroad...

but I can't even afford a plane ticket.

We're in this awful situation, and you two can crack a joke right now?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- They keep coming. - Totally.

These punks... hey! Hey, you punks!

Be patient.

How did you find out where I lived?

I'll approve of you dating my daughter Yeon Woo.

Why all of a sudden?

I heard you studied for the civil service exam.

In exchange for letting you date my daughter,

start studying for the civil service again.

I'll pay for all of your study expenses.

No thank you.

I'm not interested in civil service anymore.

What?

I said I'll pay for everything!

No thank you.

Are you really going to come off like this?

I said I'll let you date her if you start your studies again!

And I told you that I have no intention to

start studying for civil service again.

Then...

- You're... just going to break up with her?

- You asked me to earlier.

Goodbye.

- You're back late. -Yeah.

Right. What is that writer friend of yours doing nowadays?

She doesn't have a job, so she does various part-time jobs.

Is she a good worker?

She's a good worker. She just gets on your nerves.

Then... introduce me to her.

The girl working for me said she's quitting.

Is your assistant writer writing her own content now?

No... she said I was scary.

Why?

In my last drama...

I cut out lines for a poor actor because they got stage fright.

That's right. You suddenly sent the male lead to study abroad

and you killed the female character in a car accident.

They should die if they can't act. Isn't that a given?

Right.

You know how insufferable it is to write lines for someone you don't like?

If they ruin my work, then of course they should die.

You...

It's not because you wanted to kill me because you hated me then, right?

Hey!

What are you talking about?

That's a play!

What's wrong with killing characters off in a play, huh?

- That's right. -In any case...

Set something up so I can meet that assistant writer friend of yours.

All right. I'll call Jin Joo tomorrow.

Who should I kill off this time?

Do you know you're being a real jerk right now?

A pretty rich girl says that she likes you!

Even her father came over and talked to you.

Don't you think we'd be jealous?

Yeon Woo's father said he'll even pay for your studies.

Then all your troubles about studying abroad are over.

Why are you like this?

Forget it.

What are you talking about?

You've got nothing!

Yeon Woo and I aren't even in a position to be talking like that.

Idiot. You think there's much about love?

She's pretty and good to you. That's love!

Are you sure you're not feeling pity from her father?

Hey, you think it's pity to marry into wealth, right?

It's not. Look at my mom! She's rich!

She says love may change, but money won't.

She's less sad whenever she wears a mink coat around.

That's what my mom says!

That's right. The writer of the Harry Potter series once said that.

'In modern times, money is both magic and wizardry.'

That's right.

Hey. Is this a time for us to talk about such nonsense?

You stick to your sales job.

And you think about what you want to do in the future.

Do you plan to kid around for the rest of your life?

What will you do if I'm not just kidding around?

They say to look straight at reality, but is there anything there, really?

There's nothing there when you look ahead.

And I know that I'm not anything yet.

Why are we living the same lives we led when we were in our twenties?

Did we live our lives incorrectly?

I can't think of anything.

Will I retire without having a debut at all?

I'm going to go insane.

[Unidentified Number]

Hello?

Hello?

Was it Jong Dae?

Jong Dae...

I'm sorry.

Don't cry, Yeon Woo.

You were really upset... because of my dad, right?

No, I'm okay.

- Jong Dae. - Yeah.

Please don't say that we should break up.

You won't say that, right?

Promise me that you won't.

Don't worry and go to sleep.

I'll come to see you at the employment center tomorrow.

Don't avoid me.

- Understand? - All right. See you tomorrow.

Let's go, Seung Hee.

We're leaving.

It feels strange.

You caught a cold?

Yes. I don't think it's very severe, but my rib strangely hurts.

That can happen if you have a severe cough.

Go to the hospital.

Yes, I think I should.

I made dinner reservations for seven o'clock.

I'll send you the address on the restaurant's blog.

I'll see you later.

It's a fractured rib.

A fracture?

Has anything hit it severely?

You can't leave her alone?

You're weaker than you look, young man.

Did I call you two out on date night?

You're right.

We were going to spend time alone, but that was ruined thanks to you two.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Not at all. I really wanted to meet Jong Dae's friends.

If you're dating at the employment center

it sounds like you two are quite the match.

Right? I do think it was destined.

Who asked the other out first?

It's obvious, isn't it?

I suggested that we date first.

It was my first job and got laid off, so I was pretty depressed.

I couldn't tell my parents and I was losing confidence

but Jong Dae was really good to me.

So then Jong Dae had his eyes on you.

Did your ability to comprehend things falter?

Didn't you hear that Yeon Woo asked me out first?

Someone who's in a rut and vulnerable is an easy target.

Well, they started dating because they liked each other.

We were like that too, weren't we, Seung Hee?

That's right.

She's become even more hateful now that she's older.

At first, I thought it was because I was in a vulnerable state...

but I like that he still looks out for me.

I was anxious before, but it's gotten better thanks to Jong Dae.

What is there to be anxious about?

You're still young.

Are... you hurt?

Huh?

Are you hurt, Jong Dae?

No, I'm not hurt.

Your arm was definitely weird just now...

Don't try to pick a fight and focus on eating.

Sorry.

Why is the interest that expensive?

Huh?

So you're saying that I just need to pay the interest this month, right?

Yes.

Yes, I understand.

Did you... borrow money from someplace?

It's not like that.

What do you mean? I heard you talking about interest.

If you don't have anything to say, then let's get back.

We don't have a kind of relationship to be concerned for each other like that.

Um...

That day...

I'm sorry.

I was just trying to help you in any way I could...

I'm sorry... I made you angry.

Forget it.

I was just being an idiot.

But... are you sure you're not hurt somewhere?

No. Who says I'm hurt?

Your movement... was definitely weird before.

- Raise your arm for a second. - Hey, hey.

Forget it.

You're hurt, aren't you?

Did you... get hurt that day?

What does it matter to you if I'm hurt or not?

- Where is it? Where did you get hurt? - Hey.

- Where do you think you're touching? - Stay still.

- Look at... - Seung Hee.

Subtitles by DramaFever

It feels really good to work for a successful writer.

- Hi Writer Im. - President Kim!

I transferred over to plays!

I don't believe you.

- So I prepared something. - What a hunk of trash!

You were second place in that video!

- The title is... - Rock, paper, scissors!

Why Seung Hee of all people?

She's clinging on to Jong Dae!

She's a girl who went her own way and went traveling!

Why did you deceive me? I even asked you as a dear favor.

Why didn't you tell me? Do you find me that laughable?

You know Park Gwang Pal among his friends, right?

Do you know his number?

Is that why you came all the way over here?

You could just called the office! Why don't you have any flexibility!

Jong Dae really values his pride.

How sensible of you.

To be honest, Jong Dae was really hurt when you left him like that...

so his life was a complete mess at one time.

Why did I think that Jong Dae abandoned me that easily?

Was I more disappointed because I loved him that much?