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RACKET BOYS

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SELECTED AS AN "EXCELLENT BROADCAST CONTENT" AND IS SUPPORTED

BY THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS, TOURISM AND THE KOREA CREATIVE CONTENT AGENCY

That's enough!

Boys, use the outdoor bathroom. Girls, use the indoor one.

That's how it was back then.

Forget that. They'll settle it with the game.

You need to do this to make an arc.

Hey, don't even think about using it. Can't you see what's going on here?

We'll freeze to death if we have to pee outside.

We must win by all means. I don't want to freeze to death while taking a dump.

EPISODE 2

Hey, why are they in such a hurry? It's our first day.

It's the bus.

Hey, we can take the next one if we miss it.

That's in an hour.

What? Damn it.

TTANGKKEUT TO HAENAM

-Hello. -Hello.

Why are you standing? There are seats.

-Why don't you sit? -Later.

Why? It's already tight on this bus.

Sit in the back.

Hurry.

-Hello. -Thank you.

HAENAM-GUN

Which classroom are you in?

-Classroom One. -Me, too.

What? I'm in Classroom One, too. How did we end up in the same classroom?

Because there's only one classroom in your grade.

Come on. Schools in Korea can't be that small. Are we on a deserted island?

Do you think I'm a fool? There's no such school.

Are you serious?

3RD YEAR, CLASSROOM 1

Attention. Let's greet our teacher.

-How do you do? -How do you do?

All right. Open your books to page three.

-Yoon-dam. -Yes?

Wake up Hae-kang.

Hey, are you out of your mind?

Wake up. Now.

Darn.

Sir, I'm an athlete.

Is that so? So what?

I hope you don't think athletes can doze off in my class.

I hope we can get along, Hae-kang.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

-Okay. Take your book out. -Okay.

All right. Page three.

-Damn it. -Listen to your friends' introductions.

Write down their names in the drawing.

-Hey. -What?

What's up with him? So what if he's the class president?

In-sol has the highest GPA.

Hey, even I could get the highest GPA if I studied a bit here.

No. He has the highest GPA in all of Jeonnam Province.

The leader of student enforcers, as well as the student council.

His father is Councilman Jeong Byeong-hwi.

Councilmen, governors,

and the president of the agricultural group are the mighty trifecta here. Okay?

More importantly, the principal can't say anything to him.

His uncle is the school superintendent.

Our class is about to start. Everyone, go back to your seats.

I'm already in my seat.

That annoying jerk.

You startled me. What are you guys doing?

Isn't it obvious?

We're training for the Spring competition.

Hey, you should join us.

Why would I? I don't train outside practice hours.

My dad said he'll install the Wi-Fi if we win just once.

After that, I just need to crush that yellow hair kid.

Losing to him must really get to you.

Last time, you guys didn't even train much.

Are you training hard because of that Jae-seok guy?

I'm going in.

BADMINTON

Coach Yoon.

That's 30,000 won for gas. I'll give you the tollgate fee separately.

What about lodging?

Usually, we have to book it a few months in advance.

But since we'll lose the preliminary rounds, we only need two rooms.

We can probably book them now.

Book regular rooms, not the suites.

Don't worry.

In and out like we weren't even there.

Like the air.

He's the Coach Hiddink of badminton. I have Coach Baek Jong-uk with me.

-Hello. -Hello.

I heard that you will be parting from the national team soon.

Was there a special reason behind that?

Don't tell me that Coach Baek is moving down here.

Tell me that he's not.

Why would you worry about him? You're here at the school already.

By the way, what happened with the kid named Jae-seok?

The boys seemed pretty worked up.

It was around this time last year.

You know Bangtan Boys, right?

They practiced dancing for the school festival.

You mean BTS?

No, I'm talking about Bangtan Boys.

Anyway, Jae-seok transferred to Seoul without even saying goodbye.

I see.

I'll look forward to your future endeavors.

BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR SPRING BADMINTON LEAGUE

Don't get into trouble or accidents on your trip.

You probably won't win either.

I'll bring back the glorious days of our three-year-winning streak

when the great player, Kang Tae-seon, was here.

It is true we won three championships in a row with Kang Tae-seon.

But I guess you didn't know we won five years in a row before that.

We won for eight consecutive years.

Really?

Who else was at school before Kang?

The White Wolf.

Pardon? "White Wolf"?

It's been over a decade now.

I was only a teacher back then.

He was truly amazing back then.

Who was this White Wolf athlete?

-Was he on the national team? -No. He was a coach.

A coach?

Lately, I do miss those old days.

"White Wolf"?

Hey, what are you doing? Are you on a diet?

Can't you just be quiet? Mind your own business.

Like I'll ever be quiet.

I don't want to be quiet How much will you give me then?

Se-yoon doesn't eat meat or drink soda before competitions.

And she sticks to the training schedule to a tee.

Hae-kang, did you even apologize to Se-yoon?

For the restroom and jump rope incidents?

Why should I apologize for such petty things?

Are you doing that on purpose? Why are you pestering her?

She's sensitive now as is.

-Forget it. -Gosh, you're ugly.

Yoon-dam, thank your dad for us. We really enjoy everything he sends us.

Right. You like pizza. So we also get to have some, thanks to you.

Gosh, you're so ugly.

Thanks, Bang.

-Sure. -Me, too.

GYMNASIUM

One, two.

One, two.

One, two.

One, two.

Stop.

Why did Coach tell us to run 50 laps to warm up?

Isn't it usually 30 laps?

Right. But she told us to run 50 laps today.

Gather around!

The Spring competition is around the corner.

We'd get criticized for getting even second place. Let's do well.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Captain, did you finish running 30 laps?

-Yes. -Damn it. Come on.

Now that you're warmed up, do a running drill.

The tail has to keep up with the head. Okay?

-Yes, ma'am. -Go.

SHOUT VICTORIOUSLY! HAENAM JEIL GIRLS' M.S. BADMINTON TEAM

Stop.

Stop.

Tired? Look at the distance between you and the head.

Take five. And we'll resume.

Se-yoon.

If you run that fast, what's the tail supposed to do?

Just finish in time without going all out.

Why wouldn't I go all out?

-Try your best to keep up. -You think you're all that?

She said 30 laps. Why did you make us run 50?

I don't want to be criticized for winning second place.

I'm going to win.

Gosh, girl crush! Isn't she amazing?

She's even cool when she's upset. She's so cool.

She's so stubborn. So stubborn.

She's as strict as the coach.

Hey, are you guys upset because you couldn't do BTS' dance?

It was the day before.

Right. Are you mad because he transferred the day before the festival?

No. It wasn't about the festival.

It was the day before the Spring competition,

and it was our first team event.

Then, why is the Bang especially mad?

Jae-seok was his best friend.

They were doubles partners for a long time.

Don't worry. I'll take care of you guys this time.

I told you not to wear slippers in the gym.

-I'm sorry. -I'm sorry.

I'd better not catch you in them again.

It's "win together, lose together." Not "wear slippers together." Got that?

Yoon-dam, come here.

The slippers…

You didn't hurt your legs, right?

No. I'm fine.

Yes. That's great.

The competition is around the corner. Look after yourself.

Okay.

Put your slippers on.

The head coach plays favorites.

Coach does love me, doesn't he?

HAENAM MOUNT HWANG YEONHO BARLEY FESTIVAL

What's your name, my friend?

What are you scowling for?

-Who are those assholes? -Tollgate Guys from another school.

"Tollgate"?

If they talk to you,

you have to pay to get past them.

They are vicious bullies. Just pretend you didn't see them.

Should we just go around?

What's your problem? I should pluck out your eyes.

Oh, my. Were you standing there?

I didn't see you.

Well, aren't you a fresh one?

Who are you? Do you want me to teach you a lesson?

You should just leave.

You're, I mean…

Who are you to boss me around?

This is my turf. I was born and raised here.

You should just go unless you want to get beat up.

Hey, let's just go.

You're in the tennis club, right?

Watch your six.

Gosh. I told you not to cause trouble.

The competition is around the corner.

How cocky.

Goodness.

There.

-This is the last one. -Okay.

ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Thank you so much.

And sorry about that.

We are always shorthanded here.

Gosh, don't mention it. Just let me know when you need my help.

I know our town seems a bit desolate.

-But it used to be bustling with people. -When?

When the school won the championships in a row,

and was on the rise, there were families of athletes in our town.

Sir, have you heard of the White Wolf, then?

Oh, my.

How do you know about the White Wolf?

I only heard the rumors. I never saw him in person.

I heard he never let go of his target.

His smash was so powerful that it could even make a hole on the floor.

He moved to Seoul more than a decade ago.

That's when the school started to lose.

Then, why is he called the White Wolf?

Some people said that he had a tattoo of a wolf.

Or it has to do with his name or something.

Name?

Gosh, I'm done for today. My throat is sore.

It's getting late. Let's go home.

Let's go.

Can't we play one more round?

We don't even have Wi-Fi at home.

Just one last round.

Yong-tae, that's enough. We played a lot.

-Come on, guys. -Next time.

Gosh. I want to play one more round.

I'll wash the dishes for the whole week. No, for the whole month.

The dirty dishes?

This is the last one.

Right. Do you guys have money, by the way?

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

HAENAM TTANGKKEUT PC ZONE

You're killing me here.

Just mark my words.

You'll regret it later tonight.

Gosh. That punk, Yong-tae. He's so chatty.

Damn it.

I'm sorry. I didn't see you there.

Damn it. Who's that?

Hey, no matter how pissed off you are,

you cannot pick a fight with him.

He's short and small. He doesn't look that strong.

He's a boxer.

Don't pick a fight with him. Okay?

Okay. Oh, my.

Let's go.

Come on.

It's all turning around

Excuse me, ma'am. If we keep going straight,

will we get to Ttangkkeut Village?

Excuse me. Where's Mr. Hong's house?

What's wrong with that old lady?

We should have offered her a ride.

No. I heard offering help first was rude here.

I mean, she should at least answer our questions.

Perhaps, she's mute?

Or she could be deaf.

You booked lodging, right?

If you don't hurry, only the suites will be left.

Of course.

By the way…

have you heard of the White Wolf?

The White Wolf? Aren't wolves usually brown?

-I didn't know there were white ones. -Right.

We're training on the weekend. Let's feed the boys.

I'm craving some hot, spicy jjamppong broth.

What about you guys?

-Me, too. -Just be honest.

Tell me what you want to eat.

Then, I'll be honest with what I want to eat. I want…

-jjamppong. -Right?

Don't you miss having nice and hot broth? What about you, Hae-kang?

Me, too. I want jjamppong with brisket.

I want bulgogi stew.

Let's all get jjamppong.

-Yong-tae, call the Chinese restaurant… -I want…

bulgogi stew. Jjamppong for breakfast is too much.

Call me when the food arrives.

What a nice place to live in.

Don't be silly.

You should call Mr. Hong.

Why don't we just wait? He might be working now.

Look at these spring cabbages.

What was that?

Ma'am, you shouldn't pound on our car like that.

Sure. You have such nice manners.

Seriously. These city people don't know how to say hello to other people.

Hello, ma'am.

I'm sorry. What is this about?

If you're upset that we didn't offer you a ride earlier,

you were mistaken.

You, Mama. Come over here.

And take a look unless you're blind.

Okay. I'll move the car right away.

And ma'am, just because I'm middle-aged, it doesn't mean I have a child.

Sure. Not only do you have nice manners, but you also know how to apologize.

I'm sorry. We didn't know these were spring cabbages here.

So…

are you guys sick or something?

Or did you get conned? Is that why you came here?

If that's not it,

you're probably on the run.

Ma'am, I'm sorry for parking my car in the wrong spot.

And I'm sorry for not apologizing sooner.

Can I compensate you with money if you're okay with that?

You city people think money can solve everything, don't you?

Gosh, you're here!

Was she showing you around town already?

Well…

Do you want me to pull out your tongue?

Gosh. Come on.

Why do you look so youthful today?

Are you going on a date?

I'm going to Gwangju for my grandkid's birthday party.

Then, the VIP guest can't be late.

I'll give you a ride to the bus terminal.

What?

I can take the bus here. I don't need you to drive me there.

Gosh. Don't be like that. I'll drive you before I change my mind.

Gosh. I said, no. I won't get in your car.

Gosh. Goodness.

What are you doing? Go get your car.

Gosh. You still didn't move your car.

All of my spring cabbage is going to die!

-Damn it. -Come on.

Do you still think it's a good place to live?

What? Who said that?

We should move our car.

Hey, Seo Middle School.

Do you recognize me?

Of course.

I need your help. Can you come with me for a second?

I'm in the middle of a game right now.

I see.

Okay.

Hey, tennis.

Can you come with me now?

What?

Okay. I will.

Gosh, good boy. Let's go.

Come with me.

By the way, what do you need help with?

It's nothing. My friends wanted to see you.

What? Your friends?

Yes.

There they are.

Nice to see you.

Come here.

Hey, where are you going?

My friends want to talk to you.

I raised the green plums in this tea myself. Try it.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

I'm sorry to point this out,

but I don't see a lot of people here. Is it because it's remote?

People don't move down here even when they can get a house and work here.

But I'm glad that you guys are moving here.

I'm sorry to ask you, but do you need all that to farm?

Why are you always apologizing?

I'm sorry. I mean…

Are you going to farm chili peppers?

City people like having vegetable gardens.

Anyway, take them.

Weeds will start to grow a lot soon.

Take some weed killer.

And you'll need the strings and hoses.

Thank you. We really needed them.

Did you drive her to the bus terminal?

She was tough on you, right? Don't mind her.

Besides, you need to be able to read between the lines with them.

If they want to walk home, they want a ride.

If they want to do it alone, it means they need help.

I see.

So you're from Seoul? What did you do in Seoul?

My goodness. Where are my manners?

I'm too chatty, aren't I?

I was an artist.

And my husband quit an office job to study for the civil service exam.

I see.

Art and the civil service exam.

Yong-tae, what happened to your face?

Tell us.

What happened? Who did this to you?

The Tollgate Guys and the boxer.

But I'm fine now.

You're not fine.

Look at the bruises on your face.

Those bastards.

Yoon-dam, what should we do? Should we get back at them or what?

Guys, don't even think about getting back at them.

I'm already humiliated. Don't do that.

He's right. I'm pissed off, too.

But the competition is coming up.

Let's be a bit patient.

What do you think?

GWANGJU BUS TERMINAL

Oh, my. This is awful.

I just got off the bus. I'm late, aren't I?

They were waiting at the bus terminal for a long time.

The restaurant bus left the terminal, too.

I'll send someone else.

Don't do that. Coming to the terminal again will be a waste of time.

I'll just take a bus from here.

You won't arrive in time with the bus or taxi because of traffic.

-I can't have that. -The subway might work.

What? The subway?

The train that runs underground?

I don't want you to strain yourself. It's hard to get around the subway.

Don't patronize me.

I can read Korean just fine. I can find my way around.

The subway can't be that complicated!

Ma'am, do you need some help?

Gosh, my sweet child. Can you help me?

Well, I'm going to the Mother's Table.

It's at Culture Center Station.

I see. This is for regular people.

You can get a senior ticket.

"Senior ticket"?

-Can I see your ID card? -What? To do what?

Are you trying to con me? Is that it?

What can I do with your ID card?

You need an ID to get a senior ticket.

Okay.

I won't be able to survive in the city by myself, let alone go anywhere.

It's your first time here.

Take your ID card and ticket. Goodbye.

I'm sure you can do this on your own next time.

What? Okay.

Thanks.

Guys, hurry up.

-Where are you? -Right next to you.

What was that?

Come on.

What's his deal?

-Turn it on now. -I don't want to.

Do you know who this is?

He's a boxer, you dumbass.

Does it mean he can beat up people?

You minions can shut up.

Hae-kang, that's enough. Let's go.

If I get up from my seat, that will be the end of you.

I don't care if you get up or not.

You're dead meat today, you asshole.

Turn it on.

Tell me why you beat up Yong-tae. Apologize to him.

Hey, tennis. Look at that face.

Doesn't he make the perfect punching bag?

I'm going to tell you what you did wrong.

What's this bullshit? Hey, are you out of your mind?

Firstly, you bullied someone who's weaker than you.

Secondly, you went off with your mouth just now.

And lastly,

we are…

badminton players, you bastards!

CULTURE CENTER STATION

-Ma'am. -Yes?

Do you need some help?

Yes. Can you help me?

I need to get to Mother's Table.

But I don't know where that is.

-Mother's Table? -Yes.

Hold on.

MOTHER'S TABLE

-There it is. -Okay.

You can cross the street here.

Look at the building.

Do you see that big building over there? Make a right from there.

Then, you can walk 100m from there.

What? You want me to go up the street?

I'll escort you there.

That's all right. I'll just find it myself.

Okay. Be safe, then.

What are you doing? Lead the way.

Okay.

So is this your first time here?

That's right. I've lived my whole life in Haenam.

I almost got lost at the age of 70.

But I'm impressed that you got this far all on your own.

It's awkward to ask people for help in an unfamiliar city.

Right. That's right.

-Goodness. Thank you. -Here.

Sir, we didn't order any jeon.

Gosh. Do you think people here are stingy?

-I never said that. -It's on the house.

I see. It's on the house.

My son was also an athlete, you know.

From my observation, my guess is he's a badminton coach.

Oh, my. You have sharp eyes like a professional profiler.

-What's your son doing now? -He's not an athlete anymore.

He wants to be a coach, so he's studying to be certified and guzzling money.

But still, when he was in school, the team won three years in a row.

With Kang Tae-seon.

Then, he could've gone pro. Why did he quit badminton?

Because of the White Wolf.

What?

Do you know the White Wolf?

Of course. He was my son's coach.

He was famous for pushing

the boys to their limit right before they would pass out.

So naturally, the boys would be so scared of the coach.

Right. Back then, athletes got beat up.

What are you talking about?

He never beat up the boys or cursed at them. There was no foul play.

He never punished the athletes. He followed protocol.

Then, what was the problem?

You said you're a coach, but you don't know anything.

Following protocol is the scariest method of all.

Since he was so strict, the boys couldn't stay in the team.

He didn't let them relax one bit.

Didn't the parents file complaints?

We did badmouth him a bit behind his back.

But then, we didn't doubt him.

Why? Because he was the best badminton player.

I have a photo of my son with the White Wolf over there.

You can take a look if you want.

I see. Yes.

That boy's his son.

MOTHER'S TABLE

Right.

My goodness. What should I do?

I was so careless.

-This is the restaurant. -Okay.

Ma'am, I thought you were going to a baby's first birthday party.

Well, the thing is, it's not called the Mother's Table.

It's called Father's Table.

What? Hold on. Let me look that up.

There are three nearby restaurants under Father's Table.

What?

Gosh. I'm already late.

What am I going to do?

Let's go.

Okay.

FATHER'S TABLE

Oh, my. Big Sis!

Oh, my. Gosh.

Goodness.

Mothers and fathers have set up a lot of restaurants.

-I thought I was going to die. -But you arrived right on time.

I could only make it on time thanks to this young man.

Thank you for taking good care of my sister.

Come in and eat.

No. I need to be somewhere now.

It's all right. Have some food.

You escorted her because you were free.

Right. It took a very long time to find this place for me.

Ma'am, I really have a busy day today.

I need to go to a study group, but I'm already late.

And I need to buy books at a bookstore.

Then, I have to go to a part-time job.

But I'm glad that you arrived on time.

Hae-kang, you were freaking cool in there.

I agree. Think about who he went up against.

He was a boxer.

"We're badminton players!"

-Just like in a movie. -Like the main protagonist.

Gosh, you're embarrassing me. That's enough.

Hae-kang.

Hae-kang, are you okay?

You got a nosebleed.

How badly did he beat you up?

Gosh. It wasn't because of him.

I'm just tired today.

And my nose is pretty soft to begin with.

I'm fine.

This is nothing.

What do we say when we get back?

I know, right? I just got a reality check.

It's me, the one and only Yoon Hae-kang.

I'm the son of Yoon Hyeon-jong. I'll get him to back off.

I'm not worried about Coach Yoon, but the head coach.

Once he finds out we got into trouble, he'd be so disappointed.

He didn't expect much from us anyway, so he won't be disappointed. Don't worry.

We should tell him we're sorry.

So did Hae-kang get hurt?

-No. -Did he hit another student?

No. He got beat up.

Well, that's good.

That's new, anyway.

Honey, have you heard of the White Wolf?

He's from Haenam Seo Middle School.

Yes. I have.

He was the best until he left a decade ago.

-But why do you ask? -Actually, I heard that

the White Wolf might come back, so I'm a bit worried.

Don't worry. He wouldn't come back.

Besides, he doesn't know we call him that.

No one called him that to his face because everyone was scared of him.

Well, I saw him on the news.

But how did he get the nickname?

Are you seriously asking me that?

Because he's white.

I was right. It's Coach Baek Jong-uk of the national team.

It's because his last name, Baek, means white, right?

What an eerie day.

I should get in there before the head coach.

Text me later.

How can you cause trouble when the competition is around the corner?

You'll be training before the competition.

No exceptions! You brats.

Sir, you can go back in. I can scold them.

No.

Yong-tae got beaten up by some thugs,

so you went there to help him and got into a fight?

Yes. I'm sorry.

I know it's an important competition.

It's all my fault.

On all fours.

Not you guys. I'm talking to you, punk. Bang Yoon-dam.

Aren't you in the team?

The youngest player got beat up, but you didn't do anything?

Is that the best you could do?

Is that it?

I'm sorry, sir.

Everyone, get up.

Why did you join the competition?

What's the point of playing sports?

Sir.

I'll do anything to make up for this.

Please let us compete.

What do you think you can do now?

Yoon-dam.

Right now, it's 4:03 p.m. Run 200 laps.

Do 1,000 push-ups.

Do 1,000 swings.

No one will compete if you don't finish before 7 p.m.

Sir, finishing all of that in three hours is impossible.

Yong-tae.

You'll be counting.

The White Wolf is Head Coach Bae.

He gave us all of this.

Isn't Mr. Hong so kind?

I'm grateful to him.

But you know that trusting people is the most foolish thing in the world.

Don't you think he's nice to us because he gains something from it?

If it means keeping the town going.

Right. We can't trust people, right?

You still want to after getting conned?

Let's just think about us and our plan.

Okay.

I think I really can do it here.

I hope so.

Stop.

Stop.

How many more to go?

Five hundred swings

and three hundred push-ups.

We won't be competing this spring.

Wait for an update at home.

-Got that? -Sir.

It's not Yoon-dam's fault. It's all my fault.

Sir, I'm sorry. We will never let this happen again.

Sir. I have my responsibility.

And the kids had been looking forward to the Spring competition.

I'm sure you know that.

Can you please forgive them just this once?

Dismissed.

Don't come to the gym until you hear from me.

What if I were to do the rest?

No, I'll do it.

Hae-kang…

It's "win together, lose together." Right?

Since we're one team, I'll do the rest.

Then, I'll do it, too.

Then, I'll do the rest of the swings with Yoon-dam.

Coach Yoon, check if the boys finish it all.

Keep an eye on them, so they don't get injured.

Yes, sir.

HAENAM SEO MIDDLE SCHOOL LET'S GO, BADMINTON TEAM!

Gosh, my leg is practically a massage chair.

Come on, stop shaking.

Yong-tae, you need to work out more.

Woo-chan, let me give you a massage.

Are you crazy?

By the way, my parents are eating out with my sister today.

Then, we should decide who's going to cook and what we're going to eat.

Let's decide that with Se-yoon and Han-sol.

Then, we can play a game for that.

Right? You're the expert at that, Bang.

Sure. Let's do that. Let's play a game for it.

Okay. Whoever turns off the light gets to choose

who cooks dinner and the menu.

-Deal? -Fine.

Who wants to go first?

Hae-kang, you're cooking curry.

Call us when it's ready, Chef Yoon.

Lots of meat, okay?

Me? Why me?

Hey, hold on. I didn't go yet.

Watch. Hey, watch.

I'm going to do it now. Here it goes.

Watch, guys. Here it goes.

I did it!

I did it. Come on out.

All right.

Doesn't that smell amazing?

I followed Paik Jong-won's recipe from start to finish.

What is it? What's wrong?

Is she not feeling well?

Try it. Hurry.

Come on. Don't be so mean, guys.

Bang. What do you think?

It's good.

It's still edible.

See? Our captain says it's good.

-Do you want more? -No thanks.

You should eat.

What do we do with so much leftovers?

It's a waste throwing it out.

No. We might be better off with that. Throw this out.

How dare you throw out my food?

I know. We got some new neighbors. I should give this to them.

We can say hello to our neighbors.

Hae-kang, are you trying to pick a fight with our neighbors?

With this curry, you're turning them into enemies and challenging them to a duel.

Please, don't.

Honey, you don't regret coming down here?

No.

I'm glad we came.

I only thought about coming here, but now that I'm here,

it does feel a bit surreal.

It feels like things are finally going as we planned

for the first time in our lives.

I'm such a lucky woman

to have met you.

We promised not to say stuff like that.

I know, but I needed to tell you how I feel.

Just because we let go of everything

doesn't mean we failed.

We did our best.

You didn't have dinner yet, right?

I didn't have any food on my first day here.

I followed Paik Jong-won's…

No, it's just regular curry.

I'm sorry to ask this, but why are you giving this to us?

-What? -I mean, thank you.

Thanks.

Okay.

How is it?

It's good.

It's the best food I ever had.

It really is good.

Honey.

To be honest, I'm a bit scared.

No. A lot.

Scared of living…

or dying?

I feel the same way.

Don't cry.

Gosh. I'm starving.

Mom, you can't spit that out.

IT TASTES LIKE CRAP

Damn it. Goodness.

What is this? Is he trying to pick a fight with us?

That kid's mom must be a chef.

But you know what's really funny?

I'm kind of craving kimchi right now.

Same here.

Hey…

you just smiled.

For the first time here.

Really? I must be crazy.

That startled me.

Who is it?

Who was it?

No one was there.

But…

I found this.

What is it?

Young man.

In this day and age, if you're too kind, your kindness can be misunderstood.

You're busy. Why did you go through all this trouble?

It's her first time here.

My first time?

It's your first time in Gwangju.

And you don't know your way around here.

So I wanted to help you, ma'am.

This way.

Hey.

Hey, we can just grab some soju.

You always pick a fancy place.

We haven't met in ages. We can't drink soju. Gosh.

-Here. -Okay.

So you're at Haenam Seo Middle School now.

Yes. You know Yonggary, right?

I took the job in place of him.

I see.

By the way, Yang-su, how's your business going?

Well, I get by because you co-signed the loan for me.

I see.

Yang-su, since we're on the subject, I wanted to ask you… Oops.

You're so clumsy.

How's your wife?

I heard she moved to Haenam from Daegu.

Yes. She hasn't changed.

Right. I almost forgot.

This is ginger.

Boil this every morning and night for Hae-in.

Come on. Take it.

-Okay. -It's good for asthma.

-Thanks. -Right.

What were you going to ask me?

What?

Nothing. Thanks for the food.

Sure. Let's get some drinks together.

Okay.

Yang-su even brought ginger for Hae-in.

He gave us honey last time, too.

So are you grateful?

Even when his business failed

after you lent him money and co-signed the loan?

Well, do you think Hae-kang also knows

we lost our money because I co-signed the loan?

I mean, he did complain a lot about moving down here.

But he moved down here with us.

I'm not sure if he knows,

but he probably knows that we're really poor right now.

Right. The White Wolf.

Why did he quit?

I don't know the details, either.

He just left ten years ago without an explanation.

You should worry about your son. How's Hae-kang?

He's the same.

You know what? Hae-kang said that they were "one team."

The youngest got beat up

and he went to fight them. Though, he got beat up too.

Gosh. You don't know your son at all.

-What? -Don't you remember?

He was in elementary school.

When his classmates bullied a student, he fought the entire class.

They weren't even close friends.

Oh, my. Gosh. He was amazing.

And we fought all the parents.

Even when he played baseball,

he threw the ball at his opponent's head if they looked down on his team.

Do you understand?

No.

He was just born with that temper.

"One team." "Friends." "We are one."

He couldn't care less about these concepts.

80% OF DATA USED, 150MB REMAINING

Our team has to win at least once.

We need it for Wi-Fi.

By the way, why do you think Jae-seok left us like that?

It's not like he wanted to move to Seoul.

I know, right? We were pretty close, too.

That's why he's such a jerk.

He left without so much as a goodbye.

Well, we have Hae-kang for men's singles.

We might have a shot.

Honestly, I am curious about how good he is.

The order will play a huge role.

But where's Hae-kang going every night?

It's hot.

Hey. Open your mouth.

This is Haenam's honey sweet potato.

It's hot.

You shouldn't eat it just by itself.

Here. Open it.

My gosh. It's so good. What kind of kimchi is that?

What?

Kimchi is kimchi.

Right. Did you finish the curry?

What?

Of course, I finished it.

Why is Flex barking so much? Is there a ghost?

-Eat up. -Okay.

It's too tasty to have it all to myself.

Ma'am.

Where are you going? Let us offer you a ride.

I don't need you to give me a ride. I have two working legs.

Please get in.

I said I don't want a ride. Just go.

Then, bye.

What?

Wait, ma'am.

-Please get in. -Gosh.

Please get in. Please.

I said I could walk.

You can stop thanking us.

Ma'am, the other day, the spring cabbage kimchi…

Mr. Hong said that your house was completely barren.

So he was worried.

And I told him that you weren't the type to commit suicide here.

-Gosh. -I'm sorry.

How come the guy isn't driving?

I'm sorry.

"I'm sorry."

Why do you always apologize?

Back in my day, men who couldn't drive--

-Ma'am, do you want to get off here? -Why would you say that?

Fine. I never asked you to give me a ride.

Ma'am, please calm down.

What a sharp tongue she has.

-I'm sorry. -I'm not being harsh.

Stop it.

That was a nice meal.

How come the coach didn't come with you?

They are at some competition.

It turns out he thought Baek Jong-uk was coming.

Baek Jong-uk? My gosh.

Baek Jong-uk got a huge salary and transferred to a company sports team.

Why come to the countryside?

Coaches were better off in the old days.

I bet they got a big paycheck.

Right.

Since my son was an athlete, I tried to give some money to him.

But he didn't accept it.

The White Wolf never accepted it.

If it weren't that incident ten years ago…

I see. I didn't know that.

Sir.

Hello. It's been a while.

Are you teasing me? Obviously, it's been a while.

Somehow, you're better off as a coach.

You know what I mean, right?

It's all thanks to you, Coach. I mean,

it's thanks to you, Head Coach.

Whatever. Just go inside.

Okay.

Hello, sir.

-Hello. -Hi.

-Sir. -Where were you?

How should I place our boys? It's their first national competition.

Well, the order is up to you.

The coach is their lighthouse.

By the way. Coach Yoon.

-Did you book suites? -Pardon?

I told you to book regular rooms, not the suites.

What will the principal say if he finds out?

Besides, I told you to spend 30,000 won on gas.

Why did you spend 50,000 won?

White Wolf.

That again.

Don't bring that up again. Stop trying to weasel your way out.

Let's go in.

Seriously? 50,000 won?

59TH NATIONAL SPRING BADMINTON LEAGUE

-Let's do our best, girls! -Let's do this!

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

-One, two. -One, two.

Hey!

GANGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, DAEGU

STRINGING SERVICE NOTICE

Thank you.

Mom!

-What's wrong? It hurts? Gosh. Why? -My arm hurts.

I told you to stay focused.

Get a grip, guys.

-Yes, sir. -Sorry, sir.

My goodness. What are you doing there?

I just put down a mat.

We got here before you.

Attention. Oryun Middle School and Daejeong Middle School,

turn in your order forms.

59TH NATIONAL SPRING BADMINTON LEAGUE

Let's go.

Can I take a photo with you?

Se-yoon, take this. I came here instead of taking a test.

You should practice if you have time for this.

Gosh. She's so cool. Girl crush!

Can you curse at me?

Hey, do you want to die? Should I curse at you?

Get lost.

Se-yoon. Han-sol.

Long time no see.

LEE NA-RA, SEOUL JEIL GIRLS' M.S. RANKED 2ND, SE-YOON'S RIVAL

Gosh, Na-ra. I dig your hair color. Did you dye it again?

Looks hip, doesn't it?

All the girls in Seoul do it. I almost passed out bleaching it.

Why didn't you?

Se-yoon, aren't you going to say hi?

Sure. You really are the best when it comes to dying hair.

Practice if you have the time.

-Seriously? -Se-yoon.

-Did you practice a lot? -Hello, sir.

You always say hello to only Se-yoon.

We practiced hard, too.

Na-ra, you're great, too. You're second-best.

-How about a photo and an interview? -Okay.

All right.

Mr. Kim, I told you not to interview the girls before the competition.

Why do you keep doing that?

Okay. Fine.

She's on everyone's lips.

I get it. After the competition.

Don't stand there. Go get ready.

-Okay. -Okay.

-It's been a while. -Good luck.

-Hey. -Woo-chan.

-Call me. -Okay.

Ju-hyeon!

By the way, where's Bang?

Yoon-dam is in a different league.

You look great.

That's Kim Dong-hyeon from Hwasun. And you recognize the yellow hair, right?

And that's Lee Seung-heon, the Busan Seagull.

He's the son of an association director.

LEE SEUNG-HEON BUSAN JEIL M. S., IN THE TOP 5

And today's man of the hour.

He's the number one player in Korea and also the best-looking.

Park Chan from Seoul Middle School.

PARK CHAN, SEOUL M.S., RANKED 1ST CAPTAIN OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH TEAM

And the traitor.

Jae-seok from Ayeon Middle School is a top player, too.

Hey. Come here.

Yes, you. Come here.

You bastard. Where are you going?

Hey, Yellow Hair. I'm going to kill you.

-Hey. -You just wait.

-You jerk. -Take a chill pill, Hae-kang.

-Let go. Let go of me. -No.

The next time I go up against you, you're done for.

You think you're all that? You jerk.

-Come here. Let go of me. Come here! -Gosh.

What's up with that guy? He's a nut job.

Let's duke it out now! You jerk.

-Hey! -Come on.

Let go of me. Come on. Let me go!

Are you okay?

Chan, do you know that guy?

No freaking way. Jae-seok, it's nice to see you.

Yong-tae, long time no see.

So you still have to use the restroom? Was it the first stall?

As a matter of fact, I just went.

Don't be nervous. You're good.

You shouldn't worry about me now.

Things are really bad.

Yoon-dam, it's been a while. It's your first game, right?

Is there a dog?

I hear a dog barking.

What a nasty way to greet a friend.

You changed a lot.

It's all thanks to some jerk.

Jae-seok is their ace, right? Then, he'll probably go first.

So Yoon-dam should go first.

Sir, I think he might be the final player.

Doesn't the ace usually go first?

He might not play first knowing that Yoon-dam will go first.

Is that so? Sir, what should we do?

Don't contemplate. Let's believe in our ace.

Then, Woo-chan will go first. And Yoon-dam will go last.

Woo-chan.

All right. Let's see. Jae-seok is…

OH JAE-SEOK

He's going second.

2ND SINGLES

Congratulations, guys. You got your revenge.

Wait. Who's going second on our team?

It's me, the one and only Yoon Hae-kang. You guys.

Seven, three.

Gosh. That was good, though.

All right. Woo-chan, focus and loosen up.

You must be thirsty. Please have this.

Gosh. Thank you.

Bang, your parents are amazing. Do they come to every match?

Without Yoon-dam's parents, our team wouldn't last.

What about Woo-chan's parents?

He's got it harder than me. He comes from a military family.

His parents disapprove, so they never came to watch him.

That's better than having your dad as your coach.

CAPTAIN PARK CHAN YOU'RE THE BEST!

MY STARS ALWAYS BE VICTORIOUS

Why are they cheering like crazy?

It's the number one player, Park Chan versus Dong-hyeon.

That's practically the final match.

Bullshit.

I'm his dad, you jerk!

Stop that!

How dare you?

You two! Stop fighting!

-Oh, my. -Goodness.

Let's resume. Ten, three.

Goodness. Those guys are at it again.

They are more worked up than us.

Hae-kang.

It's time. Go down and warm up.

Yes, sir.

WONKWANG UNIVERSITY INDOOR GYMNASIUM

PLAYER ENTRANCE

Good work.

Whoa.

Hae-kang, bring it home for us.

Have you lost it? What are you doing?

Let go of my hand.

Take some of my energy, too.

-Stop that. -Hae-kang. Take mine, too.

What is this? You're making me cringe.

Hey, I want to beat that guy only for one reason.

Gosh.

It's for Wi-Fi.

It has nothing to do with your revenge. Got that?

That's fine.

Even if it's for Wi-Fi,

go crush him for us.

Hae-kang.

Don't be nervous.

AYEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SEOUL

59TH NATIONAL SPRING BADMINTON LEAGUE

Please do well.

I hope he does well.

We'll start.

Yoon Hae-kang to serve.

Love-all.

Play.

Let's go, Hae-kang!

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

HAENAM SEO MIDDLE SCHOOL

He's going to be Yoon-dam's partner and rival.

I see.

Good.

-Good job. -Go, Hae-kang!

You look so hot right now!

No. He'll get there in due time.

Relax. Just relax.

-Hey, line judge! Focus on your job. -I'm sorry.

Awesome. Look at him.

Who's that? That's some smash shot.

-That's Yoon Hae-kang. Don't you remember? -The badminton prodigy?

No way. Let's go watch him.

-You can do it! -Go for it!

Let's go!

Nice!

-My gosh! Goodness. -Nice!

-That's the best one. -Legendary.

Seriously.

#ITS_HAEKANG_TIME #CRUSH_THE_TRAITOR

He's shining. So shiny.

Seriously. You look hot!

Like I told you before,

-he'll get there. -He'll get there.

Eleven, ten. Interval.

You're doing well. Good.

You know what, Hae-kang? You still got it.

I can tell he's a bit tired.

Go get him.

Hae-kang!

-Go for it! -Go for it!

SPECIAL THANKS TO JO JAE-RYONG AND KIM MIN-SEOK

Subtitle translation by: Won-hyang Son

RACKET BOYS

You should play baseball again, Hae-kang.

Did I upset you?

Do you even know what I really like?

What does my mom really want from me?

We'll only pick one player from tomorrow's evaluation.

One of us will be ranked last tomorrow.

I'm good. You guys can go.

Is it because of the evaluation?

How's Se-yoon's headache?

Have you heard of it? It's called doping.

What should I do tomorrow?

You still didn't apologize to her?

I know a good restaurant in Haenam. Let's have dinner there.

Sure.

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