Original subtitles

(This film was inspired by a story of one journalist and one athlete.)

My name is Lee Hyun-ji.

I was born in Daegu.

Mom passed away when I was a child,

so I only have photos of Dad from my school days.

My name is Kang Woo-ram.

I was born as the youngest of five siblings

in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do.

My eldest sister supposedly raised me or something...

That's my dad on the left.

And his friend Uncle Gu-cheol...

I mean Mr. Choi and Se-young.

I grew up eating well,

and I got into sports.

This is my mentor, Sung-min.

Unlike Mr. Choi, a strong presidential candidate,

(Public broadcasting belongs to the "public.")

Dad stayed on his own path silently.

Silently all the way.

Now that I've finished school,

I'm ready for the real world.

My lifetime rival and friend, Han Sang-wook.

We trained through thick and thin,

high and low.

Three, four, five, six.

He goes in five times.

- Five times? - Yeah.

All right, a bit more.

I did Korean wrestling.

Ready!

Take care.

Goodbye. Don't get hurt.

Invincible lightweight Sang-wook rose up the ranks quickly

and transferred to another team.

I let him win.

Good job.

Then one day, Sung-min left.

To the gates of heaven.

(2020 Yeongdeok Dano Wrestling Championship)

(Winner)

(2020 Yeongdeok Dano Wrestling Champion)

Good morning.

This is "The Morning Show."

I'm Moon Hee-jung.

Today, we're bringing you Korea's best lightweight wrestler.

- Hee-jung? - Yes.

Did you watch the finals live on New Year's?

I did not.

Pardon?

I couldn't.

I had to watch "National Debate."

Okay! Let's bring him in.

New Year's lightweight champion,

Han Sang-wook!

Nice to meet you, Mr. Han.

Miss?

You gotta move that...

Hey!

- Missy! - Oh, right...

Hyun-ji, where are you? Did you eat yet?

Dad,

do we have to do a video call?

I want to see your face.

Come on...

How's the prep going?

Well, you know.

Eating with the newspaper again?

Even after seeing the way I lived...

You're prepping with Se-young, right?

(Death of Wrestling Champion Lee Sung-min)

You're not?

Should I call her dad?

Dad.

- I can call Mr. Choi. - Dad!

Don't be like that.

- I don't want to be... - What? Sweetie?

Never mind, I'll take care of it.

Okay.

- Isn't your work hard? - We'll talk later.

Enjoy your meal!

Are you back in Seoul?

- Yes. - Didn't even say goodbye.

I'm sorry.

Woo-ram went back to Seoul.

Give it to me.

Let's go.

Huh? Did you just sigh in front of your elders?

You moron.

What a moron.

I got you an easy client,

and you couldn't even sell an Absolut?

- Huh? - What? Did you just "huh" me?

I'll frigging whip you.

- I'll whip you. - Enough!

I'm gonna make you close shop today.

- What? - What!

- What? - You're closing shop today!

- Why? - Why!

- Come here. - What you gonna do?

Come right now!

Come!

Damn it.

- Come! - Almost got me.

What a moron.

Come on, it's fine.

Easy now.

Let's get hangover food!

Get up, man!

Black bean noodles!

Extra-large!

What a cow. He wakes up for food.

Get up!

I didn't say I was buying you morning drinks.

You don't give away drinks for free.

I wouldn't have told you to come to Seoul

if I had known that you'd be like this.

But you did.

By the way, alcohol doesn't affect your back?

Is it that bad?

Rehab won't work?

Let's drink.

I should just rat you out to your sister.

Forget it.

Listen, Woo-ram.

Let's go to work.

Give me some dumplings first.

You need to eat to work.

Eat plenty.

What kind of work?

Something easy.

So simple.

Just go there and stand around. Okay?

You've lost weight since the fitting.

I had no time to work out.

I'd better tighten the back.

- Yeah, that's good. - Just a little.

Okay.

Welcome!

Hello.

- Yes? - I came to pick up an order.

Which one?

He's the one I was telling you about.

Oh. Come on in.

Come here.

Damn, you've got a nice physique.

- So you were an athlete? - Yes.

Korean wrestling?

Not there. Right beside it.

Here! Right here.

So solid.

Go get changed.

Sure.

I got you a tailor-made suit.

- Se-joon! - You're here?

Go turn on the damn lights!

Won't cost a dime.

Better save where we can.

I don't want you losing vision.

Boss, what should I do?

You good?

You should've told me...

I know, I wanted to.

But...

this line of work isn't cut out for anybody.

Not gonna stay?

No, this isn't right for me...

My wrestler, here.

Take this, you did a good job.

Thank you, boss.

But I have something to tell you.

Is that not enough?

You guys drink like whales.

Thank you.

Eat slowly. Is it good?

Very nice.

Something's up?

Nothing. Eat up.

Work's good, right?

Stick with it for the summer and go back to wrestling.

Go back?

Not gonna wrestle?

Not sure.

What did your team say?

(Gi-ho)

Not gonna answer?

Your coach has a big heart.

You shouldn't do that.

Give me a call.

(Coach Ko)

Good work today.

It's nothing.

Didn't your big bro tell you it's a good gig?

You're younger than me, idiot.

Call me big bro.

Look at this punk.

Big bro.

Since you're older, give me a piggyback.

Nice!

Listen, I know that song.

Together with me, together with you.

Shine

brightly

Come get it. Go on.

What do you know about soccer?

- Try stealing it. Come on. - All right. Watch.

Steal it when I say start.

- Fine, all right. - Bring it, go again.

- Steal it from me. - Me first.

- Take it. - Give it to me.

Okay, okay, okay.

Okay, okay, okay.

Stop it.

- Get me down. - Goal! Goal!

Get the ball.

This is soccer.

Ball!

Dumbass.

Retard.

Let's get hangover soup. My treat.

I was looking at the moon. It's pretty tonight.

Whatever, man.

It is pretty, though.

Hyun-ji, don't you usually have it memorized?

- Shush. - Hyun-ji!

What?

You usually memorize it.

Oh, I couldn't this time.

Next up, No. 12, please.

Yes, ma'am.

It's Choi Se-young.

Anchor Choi Gu-cheol's daughter.

I know, Channel M's legend.

Even more arrogant than Seon Ji-yung.

How did it go?

Anchor Choi In-hoon led me well.

He didn't cut you off?

I heard he always does that.

He didn't cut me off.

It's because it's you.

What do I do?

Why Choi In-hoon again?

Do you have to stick to 3 minutes?

Yes, probably.

You're starting again?

Oh. Not really.

I just came for this mock interview.

Sure.

We're a bit behind.

We'll speed things up.

No. 13 Lee Su-jin, No. 14 Kim Na-jung, No. 15 Lee Hyun-ji.

Please stand by.

The next ones in line should get ready also.

Applicant Kim Na-jung, please go ahead.

Okay.

Hello, this is Kim Na-jung.

As the COVID-19 crisis is worsening,

the government proposed a measure to assist small business owners.

Wait.

Pardon?

Yes?

What does the script say?

It should be, "Today, the government."

Oh...

Oh?

I'm sorry.

Again.

What? Okay.

Hello, this is Kim Na-jung.

As the COVID-19 crisis is worsening,

the government... Oh...

You've got no basics.

Why are you even here?

Announcer Kim.

Pardon?

Well, this mock exam was open to everyone.

What about my time? And those who came prepared?

Next, next.

Please take a seat.

No. 15, Lee Hyun-ji.

Yes, I'm Lee Hyun-ji.

I haven't seen you before.

Yes, I couldn't...

I'm not taking classes.

Let's go.

Let's hear from Reporter Lee Hyun-ji,

who is at the National Assembly.

Reporter Lee?

Yes. I'm standing in front of the National Assembly.

The conflict between opposing parties is

fierce after the election that took place on April 15th.

The gap between the two parties on the issue of the revised budget

has not narrowed as of yet.

After the cancellation

of the bipartisan meeting...

- Stop. - Sorry?

Do you know what this story is about?

Well, the ruling party...

Don't read. Tell the story.

Next.

Thank you.

She's not bad.

(1st place: Choi Se-young, 98 points)

Want me to drop you off?

Hyun-ji, get in!

No, I'm gonna walk.

(Lunch Special: 2.99 dollars)

Welcome.

Can I get the lunch special? Tuna mayo spam, please.

You got here just in time.

Ms. Lee! Have some snacks.

Do you want to make this?

Here you go.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

Where's the green?

Green.

You haven't lost it yet, nice and firm.

Your muscles are alive.

Stop it.

Very nice and firm...

Stop it!

Come on.

I'm a bit tired, dude.

It's a good chance for you.

Get washed up and leave.

Aren't you sick of it yet?

- Not yet. - Jesus!

Hold up...

It's all right.

It's because I just got out of the pool.

Want a Sprite?

Coke for me!

(2 missed calls: Coach Ko)

(Sister Ji-hyun)

Hey.

Where are you, honey?

You know, around. What's up?

Don't you miss your pretty sister?

I'm busy. What is it?

Really? I miss my baby brother.

Drunk already with your clients?

I'm hanging up.

- Don't need an allowance? - Where should I meet you?

Hello? Ma'am? Sis?

I almost forgot how you look like. It's been too long.

(Raw Skate, Fermented Skate, Seasoned Skate)

I don't see you on TV recently, Woo-ram.

Da-hong, he doesn't wrestle anymore.

Why? You were so good!

Who knows? He gave it up.

Anywho, I heard you took over the entire city.

I know, I've got no more rivals in pharmaceuticals.

Didn't you get an offer from GK? Not going?

I've never seen this dude before.

Nice to meet you. I'm Jung Jin-su.

I see.

Boyfriend?

No, no.

Right?

He lacks in the face department to be your boyfriend, yeah?

Can we get some rice wine?

What are you doing?

Woo-ram, you should be the one drinking respectfully.

No, it's all right.

Shall we dig in?

Looks so good.

Can't you eat skates?

Of course I can.

Jeez, you can't eat this?

My god, it's so rich

in protein and calories.

You can't eat that?

You're a failure!

No, of course I can. I should be able to.

Sorry, I should have known.

I assumed you could eat it.

It's okay.

What should we do?

Go somewhere else?

Yeah, let's do that.

Let's get out of here.

You really can't eat this?

Sure, I can.

Isn't this how you eat it? Like this.

It's goo...

Then drench it in hot sauce,

put a slice of pork here like so,

and give this a try.

This is addictive.

Now you get it.

Aren't you eating?

Why wouldn't I eat skate?

That's right.

One piece is just not enough.

You sure you're okay?

Yes, I'm enjoying it.

- You're sweating. - You are.

He must be hot.

You called me to show him off?

It's not like that.

I kinda see how he could be your type.

Like how? What type?

I could tell.

You're too young to tell.

I've seen a few.

Let's see, Kim Chan-woo, Park Dae-gi, Lee Jae-won.

Coach Ko isn't well.

Huh?

Go see him.

Sung-min...

I'm sure he's in a good place.

What's with your outfit? You look like a thug.

I'll send you some money. Go buy some clothes.

(Yeosu Diner)

Evening, Mr. Kang.

Sorry, I'm late, boss.

Hello ladies. I mean, gentlemen.

What the hell smells like crap?

Where is it coming from?

Can you smell it?

Honeybun, you must've eaten something good for your libido.

He ate fermented skate! You moron!

Go brush your teeth, you jerk!

How can we serve clients like that?

- Don't worry. - Woo-ram, come here!

Don't worry about the bar today.

Do an errand for me.

What should I do?

There's something I need to get back.

Who the hell are you?

Get out.

Get the hell out.

What is this?

I'm looking for Mr. Kim Tae-gon.

What is it?

Hello.

My boss told me to get 2,700 dollars from you.

What did you say?

Sir, I'll take care of this.

What are you? A gangster?

This guy stinks.

He stinks? What?

What is it?

Dang! Did you wet your pants already?

Come on, what the hell?

Sir!

Don't talk trash about what I eat.

Mr. Kim,

I just need what I came here for.

2,700 dollars, please.

What's the passcode?

(A Chat with an Alumna: Meet WTV Anchor Moon Hee-jung)

You're hard at it. You here for some tips?

And why are you here?

Same as you.

Want one? I just bought them.

No, I'm good.

(2020 Special Lecture: "How I Became an Anchor")

A chat with an alumna.

WTV anchor Moon Hee-jung.

Let's welcome our special guest

and have a chat.

Please take a look at the screen.

It's the famous quote from Moon Hee-jung.

"When it comes to newscasting, I want it to be"

"a conversation with the audience, not something rigid."

Field reporters...

Stop?

Then we'll go straight to our guest.

Our university's greatest pride,

Korea's greatest anchor, class of '93,

Alumna Moon Hee-jung!

A huge round of applause, please!

Questions?

Yes?

Unlike the old days,

I heard the stations don't have open recruitments anymore.

Today, the line between announcers, hosts,

MCs, and celebrities has blurred.

Can you give us any advice on it?

What's your name?

It's Choi Se-young, ma'am.

I see, Ms. Choi Se-young.

I started my career in 1995 as an announcer.

Back then...

Wait, I sound like an old fart.

Oh, well, I'm part of the old guard now,

so please understand.

It used to be like that.

It was very competitive. 1,200 to 1, 1,500 to 1.

Announcers were envied by many,

and after becoming one,

you couldn't imagine doing anything other than news.

Meanwhile, I was compared with

those who were hired as reporters.

I was mocked for being like a parrot.

Some politicians

sexually objectified and discriminated against me.

You've heard the term "flower of the news" and such?

Yes.

I hate being compared to a parrot.

Flower of the news? Hate it also.

I became an announcer legitimately,

and I had a conviction to deliver the news in my own voice.

It wasn't easy. I had a hard time.

But in the end,

it worked out, right?

Even if you can't take it, just go for it.

Don't let the old guard take it all.

It's all yours for the taking.

That's the answer. Juniors, do you all agree?

- Yes. - Agreed?

Yes!

That'll be all.

Our time with her is almost finished.

Watch your back.

Let's go.

Moron.

Let's go.

Athletes shouldn't spend their energy in other places.

Hello?

It's me.

I'm sorry.

Never skip meals.

- Why are you standing at attention? - I'm not!

I can see your ass clenching.

Not at all!

And what's with that tattoo?

It's nothing.

Athletes shouldn't spend their energy in other places.

Yes, sir.

Forget it.

Do you know why I'm trying to recruit you?

I'm not sure.

Do you know how Mike Tyson beat giants who were over 2m tall?

No.

Muhammad Ali.

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

Speed and balance.

I saw both of these things in you.

Do you know what I'm saying?

Kang Woo-ram.

Yes?

Let's make a dent in this sport.

Yes, sir.

(Late Night Sale, Double Patty Burger)

What can I get you?

This double patty...

Can I really buy it for the price of a single patty?

If you want more,

you can refill it over there.

Thank you.

Thank you.

(Presidential Candidate, Channel M's VP, Choi Gu-cheol)

(His Only Daughter, ATV's Top Intern, Choi Se-young)

High-five!

On the 27th, the Commission on Prosecution Reform

proposed to break up the Attorney General's

authoritative power...

Thank you.

Together with me, together with you

Coming to the memorial service, right?

Where are you?

I got a call

when I was taking my son to the daycare.

And then I ran to the hospital.

I asked him what his last wish was.

Woo-ram...

He wanted to see Woo-ram become a wrestling champion.

We're out of patties today...

I see...

Yeah... I...

Yes?

I...

Thanks, bye.

Are you all right?

Sure!

Sorry, I'm okay.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

This door is...

It's really strong.

Door, door, door... When do you close?

Excuse me?

I'll be right with you.

What can I get you?

Can I get one soju? Chum Churum.

Okay, one Chamisul.

- No, Chum. - Yes, Cham.

Not that one.

Oh, Jinro is pretty popular now.

Listen to me! I'd like a Chum Churum.

Hey, one Chum Churum...

I should get it.

One Kloud beer too. No, two, please.

Sure, two Klouds, coming right up.

You know how to drink soju.

Enjoy your drinks!

Can you drink?

Of course.

- Don't back out now. - Okay.

Wait!

Don't stir, just shake, okay?

Right, okay.

Chug the first glass. It's in the constitution.

Chugging is in the constitution...

For real? It's the law?

Chug the second glass as well.

It's civil law.

Chug it.

(2020 Current Affairs General Knowledge)

Chug...

Why isn't the wrestler eating?

This will get salty.

You knew about me?

Let's dig in!

My treat. I think I'm older.

You're older?

No? How old are you?

I'm old.

For real?

Yes.

How old are you?

2.

2?

22.

Eat up, Mr. 22.

How about military service?

Soon.

Eat while you can, Woo-ram.

Thank you, always.

Eat everything.

Here, I'll do it.

Don't worry, I got it.

Okay.

Excuse me, here!

On my way.

- There you go. - Okay.

It's ready.

Hot Stuff, would you turn down the heat?

Enjoy.

That's why you came drunk today.

It's not just that.

It must have been hard.

It's all right.

Is that why you quit?

What are you...

Is that supposed to be wrestling?

Yeah.

Then how? Like this? Like this?

Do something else.

It doesn't suit you.

So are you giving up?

What do you study?

I always see you studying.

Oh...

Do you think I can do it?

Yes.

You don't even know me.

I do.

How?

You work hard.

We all work hard.

I think you'll be good at it.

It's getting cold. You have to eat it all.

Or...

you'll be fed all the food you didn't eat in hell.

Lessons about making our world a better place

mostly come from the people

who don't have the right to teach others.

That concludes today's "Anchor's Briefing."

I'm Moon Hee-jung.

Second round?

You live here?

Why? Does it look shabby?

No! It's great.

My deposit's tied up,

so I'm here for a bit.

Let's just steal two cans.

Why did you come so far?

I live in a studio my sister rented out.

So you're living off of her?

No, I mean.

For free?

Well, not really...

You're right, sorry.

Not to me.

Be sorry to your sister.

I envy your talent.

Top 1 percent in Korea, right?

Being a champion is...

maybe 0.1 percent?

I don't think I have anything.

I...

(Lee Sung-min's memorial service, 9am, May 11th, 2020)

The memorial service is in two days.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm good.

Are you sure?

No, I'm not sure.

Let's go.

Together?

Yes, together.

It's so nice.

Good, right?

You grew up in a nice town.

Thank you.

What?

Thank you.

I'm the one who should be thankful.

I haven't come out for fresh air like this in a while.

I see...

Is this the only outfit you have?

Do... I smell?

A little.

The tripe hot pot was so good...

Wait here.

Let's get out of here.

Hey, baby boy!

What are you doing here?

Say hello.

Hello.

Hi. I heard a lot about you.

The wrestler, right?

Yes, hello.

Isn't the service tomorrow?

Is she with you?

- Huh? - Together, aren't you?

- Huh? - Pardon?

My brother is the man.

No, it's not like that.

Why are you here today?

I wanted to see the coach first.

I said I'd visit him at the hospital, but he wanted to meet here.

I guess he didn't want me to see him lying in bed.

- He's coming here? - Yeah.

- Now? - Yeah.

Hey...

Hi, Ji-hyun.

Hey, Gi-ho, it's been a while.

Woo-ram's here too?

Look at that.

You're here.

How have you been?

What happened to your face?

What are you doing in Seoul?

This and that.

Why didn't you do anything back then?

There was nothing I could've done.

What?

You knew everything.

Got nothing to say?

We did all the tests we could.

What did you say?

What?

Explain yourself!

I didn't know Sung-min was that sick!

You think...

I would risk his life for a damn title?

You should've forced him to quit earlier!

That's why I made him retire!

He wanted to win the title,

but I stopped him! Me!

I've never won that title,

but I forced him to retire!

With my damn hands!

Do you see that?

I'm sorry...

I'm really sorry.

It's my fault.

It's all my fault!

No.

No, Coach.

You didn't do anything wrong.

I'm the one who's sorry.

I'm so sorry.

(Kang Woo-ram, Lee Sung-min)

(ATV Finals Study Group Closed - Leader Choi Se-young)

Your brother is really cool. He's back.

Sorry I made you wait.

It's all right.

You must be hungry.

When in Yeongam, you gotta try steamed monkfish.

What's your name?

I'm Lee Hyun-ji.

Nice to meet you.

Let's go.

Let's go. I'm hungry.

Have you tried steamed monkfish?

Yes, I have.

Where? In Seoul?

Yes.

Those have more veggies than fish,

but the real deal is different.

I'm looking forward to it.

I like your response. What do you do?

Well, I'm...

She'll become a news anchor.

I knew it. You have that look...

Please go ahead.

Awesome.

I wanted a dream like that.

You're already awesome.

Ma'am, soju...

Go ahead.

She drinks like someone I know.

You drink?

Yes, a bit.

Ma'am, two sojus and three beers, please!

That's so much...

Let's all love Hyun-ji.

For love!

Drink as much as you love her!

Woo-ram, you love her that much?

Whatever.

No, it's good times.

Here, I'll pour you another glass.

Oh, your watch.

Cheers!

Now that our lips are wet, should we try the monkfish?

Here you go.

Thank you.

It's incredible.

So good.

For love.

For love, chug it, chug it!

What was her name...

Oh, yeah, Moon Hee-jung! She's super cool.

Cool, right?

That accent, are you from Daegu?

My dad's from Dongseongno, Daegu.

You'll do well.

Your voice is really...

So, you're taking the exam this year?

I've been prepping since last year but haven't gotten accepted yet.

Let's see.

- You'll get it. - Sorry?

You'll get it.

It's coming, coming...

I can read people's fortune a bit.

It's here, it's here.

- You'll get it. - It's here.

- You'll get it. - It's here, it's here.

Done.

He should be successful too.

What do you think?

He'll do fine.

Raise your glasses!

Raise them!

What the...

- You came? - Hello!

This punk doesn't even call.

It's because you don't give him an allowance.

Hey, am I invisible?

You did your hair?

Are you hungry?

Another monkfish, please!

Why didn't you call first?

You gained some weight.

They have guest rooms.

We should each use one. Okay?

- I want a soju and beer cocktail. - You should stop drinking.

Thank you.

For what?

Everything.

No need to thank me.

I had fun.

You grew up in a loving home.

What about you...

Never mind.

Do I have a family?

Dad's in Vietnam.

I see...

You're lucky to have so many siblings.

I suppose.

Can I tell you one thing?

Sure.

Don't be stressed out.

If you don't want to, don't do it.

It doesn't matter what others say.

Sorry, I shouldn't pry. I can't even do that myself.

Thank you.

Then promise me.

Always do what you want.

Sorry?

Tear it all up!

- You too. - Sure.

I'll make sure of it.

I'll tear it up.

You've been taking a break for too long.

Okay, let's take turns driving.

- Okay! - You live in Bogwang-dong, right?

- Yes. - I can drop you off with Woo-ram.

- Okay. - Got everything?

Gi-ho!

I'll start again.

Good choice.

I...

You did the right thing.

- Yes. - Let's keep our promises.

Okay.

Why don't we have pollack soup on the way up?

Sounds good.

You can answer.

- Hello, Hyun-ji? - Dad, make it short.

I'm in a car.

What's wrong? Something wrong?

No, no, don't work too hard.

Watch your knees.

- I'm gonna hang up. Bye, Dad. - Hyun-ji, Hyun-ji...

Is there still a spot in the study group?

I doubt it. We're in the final stretch.

The tournament schedule is out,

and the roster will be sent this week.

It'll be up on the bulletin.

Jung-man will have the training schedule.

But there's always a spot for you.

It starts at 7am tomorrow. Once you're late, you're out.

Is it Choi In-hoon again?

Keep taking deep breaths.

A sculpture of a man apologizing

to a comfort woman has incited

additional controversies between Korea and Japan.

The Japanese government expressed deep displeasure for it.

From Tokyo, I'm Correspondent Lee Jung-yun.

The final roster is up.

Listen up as you eat.

Heavyweight: Yoon Sung-min, Jang Sung-woo, Yoon Jung-su.

Middleweight: Kim Myung-gi, Choi Jung-man, Kim Hyun-su, Lee Min-ho.

Lightweight: Park Gwon-ik, Kang Woo-ram,

Lee Byung-ha, Jang Hyung-jin.

That is all.

(Pain Relief)

Sorry.

(2020 ATV Announcer Recruitment Essay Test)

(Essay Topic: "Start")

You may now begin.

(Essay Topic: "Start")

Today is the first round of

the 2020 Yeongwol Wrestling Championship.

Known as the Sand Pit Grim Reaper, Lee Hoon-jung, is going against

Kang Woo-ram, who's making a comeback after a year.

Don't be nervous, and do what you always do.

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

This is Kang's first game after a year-long hiatus.

I wonder what kind of caliber he will show off today.

Welcome.

Over here.

- Il-woo. - What do you want?

I'll have some coke.

How many applicants in total?

Eight applicants in total, ma'am.

Let's check them out.

We're watching the first match between Lee and Kang.

Kang Woo-ram is using a body-twist throw technique.

He's countered. Lee rounds off with an inner sweep!

- Red! Win! - Lee wins the first round.

Put more weight on your legs and lower your center mass.

This punk doesn't budge.

Hey.

Take him as soon as you get up.

Kang gave away the first round.

Let's see what he can do.

Tense look on Kang's face.

Both wrestlers are sizing each other up.

Kang is making his move

and trips him with an inner sweep.

He throws down Lee!

1 to 1!

Kang greets late Lee Sung-min.

What an emotional moment.

Both wrestlers are preparing for the third round.

Lee took the first round.

Kang Woo-ram took the second.

Kang is showing more confidence now

after winning the second round.

Ref, open your eyes!

He can't get a grip!

I'm not the one who should get a warning!

Coach!

- It's not that! - Calm down, Coach!

Let me go!

Grab the bands!

Lee and Kang are once again getting ready for the third round.

They are getting up.

Here's the ref's signal!

Ready!

Here we go!

Who will take the win?

Kang with the port throw!

Kang pins Lee down and takes the win.

Win!

Been a while, Hyun-ji. Good luck.

Hi, Uncl...

I mean, sir, thank you.

My daughter went elsewhere.

Is my company that bad?

Hello, looking forward to working with you.

Working with me?

Yes, absolutely.

Okay, I hope you get accepted.

Okay.

Shall we?

Kwon Kang-min is filled with energy before the game.

Charismatic Han Sang-wook just looks on.

The round starts.

Han shows no sign of anxiety.

Once again, both wrestlers are at full strength.

Han thrusts his shoulder forward!

There he goes!

Han Sang-wook wins!

He sure is the top among lightweight wrestlers!

Bow.

(Make sure to eat breakfast.)

(Dad: You too, sweetie!)

(Applicant Lee Hyun-ji)

You're the one from earlier.

Can we really work together?

Yes. If I'm not scouted elsewhere, I'll come here for sure.

Sounds good.

The 2020 Yeongwol Championship is unfolding like a drama!

Stop holding hands!

Crazy punk.

Sit the hell down, sit!

Come here.

Hey, hey!

Go home if you're drunk!

It's Woo-ram! Look!

Be confident.

Okay.

Let's go!

Go! Kang Woo-ram!

Bow!

Perfect from head to toe,

Park Jung-woo and Kang Woo-ram are finally facing off.

Kang grabs a handful of sand...

Sit!

They're on their knees...

Grab the thigh bands.

You have your manuscript. You may start when you're ready.

I worried about this a lot.

And I made a lot of preparations.

I hope to learn from you.

What I worried about the most was

the fact that I have to talk rather than read.

To talk about something is about knowing

what I want to do,

what I can do,

and what I am doing.

Up!

I think...

Ready!

I can do it now.

No, I know I can do it now.

Yes.

Now, I will stop worrying

and start my game.

I would like to speak today about the mission,

no, the calling of reporters, which has been forgotten.

Reporters are defined as

people who cover, write, and edit news

for mass media such as newspapers, magazines, and TV.

And one's "calling" is defined as

doing the work of a Supreme Being

in a religious context...

(WTV is waiting for creative individuals...)

One, two!

One, two!

Three! Four!

One, two, three!

Go Yeongam!

One, two!

(Han Sang-wook, Choi Se-young)

Sorry, I'm late.

(Final Interview)

You came so far.

Yes.

Do you know him?

Yes, I've seen him at the academy.

And me?

Yes, I made a mistake in the past...

I don't recall.

Our time with her is almost finished.

I have a question.

Why didn't you resign

with the others?

I had this colleague.

I respected, liked, and followed him.

This is what he said to me.

"If you're staying, you decide."

"Don't let anyone make that decision for you."

"And take responsibility for that decision."

On January 25th, 2012,

why did I cowardly stay when everyone resigned?

To do this.

I stayed to boast with my own voice.

I believe everyone has their own way of fighting the world.

Some leave to fight, and others...

fight within.

And I'm still holding on.

Was that excuse...

a good enough answer?

Yes, thank you.

So, are you ready today?

Today, a private, or a contactless match between

(First anniversary of late Lee Sung-min's death)

lightweight champion Han Sang-wook and his rival Kang Woo-ram

- will unfold here in Yeongam. - Coach, Sang-wook's here.

Okay, go ahead.

Even COVID-19 can't break their will to fight.

Hello, Coach.

Could we do an interview?

No, just quietly watch the match and leave.

As you can see behind me,

Kang Woo-ram is getting ready.

Sports Weekly contacted us about today's exclusive match.

Only ATV and individuals confirmed by

both groups are allowed to observe this match.

Today marks the first anniversary of wrestler Lee Sung-min's death,

and Kang proposed this fight himself to Han,

and Han and the Uiseong-gun Wrestling Association accepted.

- Get up! - The match is starting.

Ready!

According to our sources,

this match may be their last game.

The duel of Korea's top-ranking lightweight wrestlers,

no, of two young men,

and the story of their friendship and rivalry is

unfolding here in Kang's home ground.

These two wrestlers are not after a title.

It is a match of pure passion,

which is why it's bringing tons of attention.

Both sit!

Grab the thigh bands!

Ready!

Win!

- Da-hong? - Yes?

I wiped the tables. What's next?

Look, you're sweating.

I got it...

Jeez...

Punks...

Eat up, eat.

Order more if you want.

Could someone answer me?

Okay, sure!

It's nice here.

Ji-hyun!

Hello!

Both sides are still head-to-head even at this hour.

Despite the temperature drop, there's no resolution in sight.

It is currently 8:29pm.

We'll connect to the reporter on the field.

I am standing at the Gwanghwamun Square.

It's currently 8 degrees below zero,

but the atmosphere of the rally is hot.

Enraged by the derailment of the reform agenda,

the citizens are not showing signs of heading home tonight.

How are the protestors?

The citizens have banded together

with small hand warmers.

It's very cold today. Is it really okay there?

Even Korea's cold weather won't be able to freeze us all.

I see.

I guess you won't be able to get off work today.

Yes, I believe so.

Aren't you cold?

I am good.

I will keep you posted on any developments.

Very well. That's a great attitude.

Reporting!

At ease, good job.

Is it snowing a lot?

We've got a heavy snowfall.

Squad commander, I gotta watch some TV after lights are out.

Tonight, sir?

Then you should watch Kim Go-eun's new show.

Hell no.

I'm watching "Midnight Debate."

- "Midnight Debate," sir? - Yeah.

What's wrong with you? Going senile, sir?

It's because I'm getting discharged soon.

You gotta keep up with current affairs

before getting discharged, no?

Stop watching soap operas!

Even so, "Midnight Debate" is...

Are you into announcers now?

Look at this punk.

I noticed that our newbies eat two patties.

Patties, sir? Which one?

Never mind, I shouldn't scold them over food.

Two patties in a single bite?

That's nothing, sir.

Not double patties per bite,

but with two burgers...

Forget it.

Two double patties, sir?

So double-double patties?

Who, sir?

Forget it, forget it, it's cold. Just finish the roll call.

Private! Are you laughing?

Private Kang Woo-ram! No, sir!

Are you laughing?

Private Kang Woo-ram! No, sir!

Are you laughing?

Private Kang Woo-ram! No, sir!

(Directed by Paek Seung-Hwan)

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