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RACKET BOYS

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EPISODE 15

Jeez, these babies are growing well.

You didn't take it before, but now you take it every day.

-Are you seeing someone? -Stop talking nonsense

and just stay put, okay?

Ta-da.

This is the focal point.

You look different today.

Your outfit and your hair too.

I just got out of bed.

And these are like my pajamas.

I see.

By the way, thank you for helping me the other day.

No problem.

Seok-hyun, you know I like you and rely on you a lot, right?

I do.

Because I think of you as my real brother.

So I'm like your real sister too, right?

My family name is Hong, and yours is Shin.

What does she mean by a real sister? We aren't related at all.

Aren't we going?

Yes.

-Tae-seon. -Yes.

Hey, isn't that Kang Tae-seon?

Why is he back? He retired.

Hey, aren't you going to say hi?

What are you whispering for?

Again.

Hey.

Let's go.

Kang Tae-seon is not our senior. He's a dinosaur.

We're pro players here.

Those jerks.

That's fine. Sit down.

Thanks anyway for eating with me

and not bullying me.

Come on. You used to look after me a lot before.

You gave me a racket too.

I have to pay you back.

-Jeez! -What's that?

-What was that? -Are you okay, honey?

-Are you crazy? -What the hell?

Does he think he owns this road?

Don't get worked up.

That was close. You should watch where you're going.

Mister, do you know how much that car is?

Do you want to go broke?

You're the one who cut in. So stop it and leave.

Honey, what's going on?

Can't you see that my baby is startled?

Your missus looks all right.

Never mind.

We're late. Let's just go.

Kid, you better watch your language.

How about shutting your trap?

Or you can keep barking

if you want to get your hands and feet chopped up.

Go on.

Well, I'm sorry.

To me, this lady is as precious as your baby.

So watch what you say, okay?

Okay. I'm sorry.

Get lost.

Okay. I'm sorry.

Why didn't you restrain yourself?

-Pardon? -I mean,

you insulted Lee Gyeong-min.

You should've held back.

Would you hold back if someone insulted me?

Of course I would. I totally would.

Let's focus on tomorrow's Hwasun competition.

What is it?

Well,

I'm worried about what others will think of me.

Do you think you're a celebrity?

Nobody cares about you.

The world is a fun and spectacular place.

People don't even know you.

Kang Tae-seon is such old news.

I hang out with him because he used to be famous.

I was a little upset earlier.

Hey, are you pissed off?

I'm sorry.

What?

HWASUN GYMNASIUM

Hey, Yun-jong.

What did you just say?

I said a fact.

What?

Why are you doing this?

Then why did you come back?

To steal the juniors' place?

Never mind. Forget it.

Do you know who your first match is?

There he comes.

Long time no see.

Is the White Wolf still alive?

RACKET BOYS

Guys, why aren't you saying anything?

The doctor said he could play. So don't worry.

That makes me more worried.

Hae-kang did well even when he hurt his leg.

This time he's against Park Chan though.

Also it's the finals.

By the way, Yoon-dam, what about your mom?

Her due is either tomorrow or the day after.

I might not be able to visit her because of the finals.

Hey, Yong-tae. Are you worried?

Of course.

I don't want to play against Jae-seok.

Why do you worry?

You have the necklace and Lee Yong-dae.

Jae-seok knows all that.

I wish the coach was here.

I wonder how he'll plan the order.

He must be frustrated.

Goodness.

Gosh.

I didn't worry much about him, but he's actually here for something huge.

Just don't stamp anything.

What is he going to do about it?

She's right.

They can't do it without our consent.

By the way, will they really give 30 million won?

Don't say silly things, old man.

I'm concerned because the county officer came to persuade us.

Will you stamp your seal because he's your future senior officer?

That's not what I mean.

Stop.

What happened?

Pardon? Nothing happened.

Your face says otherwise.

I guess I'm nervous because tomorrow is my returning day.

Okay. It's late. Let's wrap up now.

Thank you.

Guys, come and eat.

What is it?

Do the side dishes taste bad?

What's going on?

You used to be happy with just one victory.

Now you're afraid to lose?

-No. -No.

You can be disappointed after the match.

But it's better to win so that you won't regret.

-Okay. -Okay.

Speak louder. Got it?

-Okay. -Okay.

-Did she have the baby yet? -Not yet.

It'll take a while, so don't worry.

How can I not worry?

Give me.

My first son. Yoon-dam.

Mom, are you okay? I should be there with you.

You know me. This is my sixth time.

But this is your first finals at NJSF.

It's okay to lose, but just don't get hurt.

-Good luck! -Good luck!

Are you okay? You ate so little.

There is nothing to it.

I'll just play as usual.

I know better than anyone that you worked hard.

You are more important than winning or losing.

You know that, right?

How are your eyes?

They're just a little uncomfortable. I can play. No problem.

-Are you sure? -Yes.

By the way, how did you feel every time before the finals?

Were you nervous or worried?

Why would I be nervous when I'm going to win?

But I'm a little nervous today

because it's your finals.

You can do well, Hae-kang.

You worked hard, and you will work hard, right?

Still, I'll be facing Park Chan in the finals.

It's not like you to be nervous or worried.

THE FINALS OF NJSF JEONNAM VERSUS SEOUL

FIVE HOURS BEFORE THE GAME

I'm proud of you and I'm grateful for you.

You tried all your best in every match.

But Dong-hyeon and Seon-gyun are injured,

and Hae-kang has an eye problem.

Plus our opponent is Seoul.

I thought about it all night and I tried different things.

Even if we go to the finals, can we win against Park Chan?

Coach. What should we do then?

You're still young.

You know you have your whole life ahead of you, right?

You can't always win.

Sometimes it takes courage to give up.

Real courage.

-Coach. -Coach.

ONE HOUR BEFORE THE GAME

I'll buy you drinks for the finals.

Yong-tae, go get some drinks for us.

Are you crazy?

Hey, I was just kidding.

Why don't you get the drinks then? You won't be able to play too.

Say that again.

Don't get worked up. Sorry.

SEOUL

Just ignore them. Don't be scared, Yong-tae.

Don't mind them. They're just nervous.

The NJSF male middle school finals.

Seoul and Jeonnam, please submit your orders.

Attention. Oh Jae-seok for the first and Park Chan for the final singles.

Chan and Jae-seok for the first doubles. It's the same for the final.

Coach, we don't need to go to the final.

I want to end it early.

But today's a long match.

Chan will beat Hae-kang in the final and end the game.

-Are you ready? -Yes.

I've been waiting a long time to beat Hae-kang

in the final.

REGISTRATION JEONNAM, SEOUL

-Thank you. -Thank you.

LEE YONG-TAE

OH JAE-SEOK

Lee Yong-tae.

I'm sorry about earlier.

Good job. I mean it.

Isn't it cool to meet in the final?

Nobody will nag at you for losing.

What are you talking about?

The game hasn't even started yet.

You're cute.

So what?

"So what?" I'm going to beat you.

One defense and attack. Low drive,

and a fast tempo net play.

The Lee Yong-dae moves you copy

won't work on me.

Don't mess with me.

NJSF FINALS MIDDLE SCHOOL MEN'S 1ST SINGLES

8-2.

Jae-seok knows Yong-tae too well.

They played since elementary school.

Lee Yong-dae trick doesn't work at all.

Still, he's amazing.

He was shorter and slower before.

But in the end, he got here

by copying Lee Yong-dae.

There's no better reference book than the first place.

But when his only trick doesn't work,

he has no other trick to use. It's tough.

Too bad.

Yong-tae worked really hard.

First game won by Oh Jae-seok from Seoul.

21-17.

Do what you've been doing slowly and without making a mistake.

Lee Yong-dae's trick?

Yes. That's what you do best.

Coach. I need to use the bathroom.

Okay. Go wash your face.

CHOI MI-JA

Goodness.

Sweetie, when you learn to write,

what do you write first?

My name, of course. Yoon Hae-in.

Because it's the most precious thing.

You're right.

But my name is so old-fashioned.

What? It's pretty. It's Choi Mi-ja. My dear Mi-ja.

Goodness.

By the way,

do you really need to build a golf course?

We're doing this all for the village.

Just trust me, okay?

CHOI MI-JA

Are you learning Korean?

It might be better to stay illiterate. You're too old for that.

So you'll give us 30 million won if we stamp our seals?

Of course. That'll be enough for you.

Are you looking down on us because we're country bumpkins?

Thirty million won will get us nowhere.

You're terrible. What are you doing?

Man.

But 30 million won is the maximum.

-You can't bargain with us. -It should be 50 million.

How can you offer 30 million?

What, 50 million? Really?

Yes. 50 million.

Don't worry about money.

Just stamp your seals.

Go ahead.

Excuse me.

JEONNAM

You're back after a long hiatus.

What's different?

First of all, I have no friends. No juniors or seniors.

And I'm older.

Why did you come back?

For the same reason.

To represent Korea

and to join the national team.

And what do people say?

Your colleagues, juniors, and seniors?

Do you think they welcomed me and threw me a party?

Excuse me.

Well…

Are you Yong-tae?

How do you know me, Mr. Lee Yong-dae?

-I hear you copy me. -Yes. This and these.

Also my underwear.

I copy your techniques too.

What do you think?

It stinks.

I don't play like that.

Pardon?

Today is Hwasun competition, right?

Your first opponent is Lee Gyeong-min. How do you feel?

I'm worried. Honestly I'm a little scared too.

That's why you're feeling down, right?

It's not because of that.

Then what?

Well,

nobody is glad that I'm back.

Some say that I came back to take their places.

Some say it's because of money.

Who the hell said that nonsense?

The juniors and seniors I met recently.

I tried to get along with them at first,

but now I'm not sure

why I have to work hard.

Tae-seon.

Don't you really know why you have to work hard?

I was an athlete for ten years,

then a journalist for ten years

in the field of badminton.

I've been to every competition and met every player and personnel.

I might sound selfish,

but the reason you have to work hard is because--

Mr. Kim.

That's enough. He'll be late.

Okay.

Bye.

Thank you.

Bye.

Yong-tae, are you okay?

The score gap from the first set was only four points.

Chin up.

I hope what I have in mind comes true.

I hope it happens.

All right! Let's do this!

I'm going to crush you.

-Yes! -Nice. Well done.

1-0.

2-0.

5-1.

6-1.

8-3.

-9-3 -Nice!

-Yes! -Good job!

-Gosh. What happened to him? -What's wrong?

He's become much more agile

and he's making much fewer mistakes.

So it was really because of the stomachache?

Something has totally changed all of a sudden,

-but I'm not sure what it is. -You're right. He's definitely different.

Lee Yong-dae is gone.

LEE YONG-TAE, YOU'RE KILLING US!

Look at the drive. He takes a defense like an attack.

And his typical moves and swings are gone too.

Lee Yong-dae is practically nobody to Yong-tae now.

YONG-TAE

By the way,

where did you get the backhand hairpin skill?

I practiced that on my own.

It's not your skill.

You have it.

That was not too bad.

Can I call you by your name?

-No. -Then could you follow me on social media?

No.

Yes!

50TH NATIONAL JUNIOR SPORTS FESTIVAL

Nice!

-Match won by Lee Yong-tae from Jeonnam. -Go, Yong-tae!

21-16.

Well done!

You did it!

-Come here! -Come on!

-Come here! -Yong-tae!

-Come on! -Come here!

-You did it! -You did it!

-Nice! -Well done!

-Yes! -That was awesome!

Yong-tae! That's my boy!

You're killing me!

Yong-tae style.

-Yong-tae style. -You did it!

MEN'S SINGLES MATCH 1 LEE YONG-TAE OF JEONNAM WINS

JEONNAM 1 SEOUL 0

The village will be developed and you will get the compensation.

These people have been farming here their entire lives.

-What should they do for a living then? -Come on.

That's why he's now offering 50 million won--

It's not about money.

They're losing their houses and jobs.

All right.

Mr. Hong, how about this?

We will build an apartment house for them.

Those who want to farm will farm

and the rest will get jobs at the golf course.

Then they won't lose job and won't have to find new places to live.

-Right. -It's perfect then.

Right. I heard the chief of this county was going to build a hospital here too.

Right. What do you say?

Are you sure you're going to do that?

Of course. I, Kim Jun-seok, give you my word.

I swear on my name and everything.

But still, it won't be easy to get the permission though.

There is a couple from the city too.

You don't need to worry about anything except for Song-hee.

Many people signed it already.

I'll talk to the man from the city. He won't have any other option.

Dad, please tell her I'm proud of her.

Son, are you having the match soon?

Yes, it's starting soon.

How's Mom?

Both the baby and I are doing great, so don't worry.

Yoon-dam. Bang Yoon-dam.

We're so proud of you.

Take it easy, okay?

Hold on.

Yoon-dam, you can do it!

Yoon-dam, go get it!

-I love you! -I love you!

Hey, Yong-tae. You were quite awesome there.

-You're killing me! -You're killing me!

Come on. It's not a big deal.

I read on the newspaper that Lee Yong-dae came to the NJSF.

Did you really meet him?

Lee Yong-dae?

It's Mr. Lee Yong-dae. Where is Yoon-dam?

He's preparing for the singles. He seemed a bit down.

Today's his mother's due date.

He's the eldest boy and also the captain. There's a lot on his shoulders.

I checked the order and it seemed like an easy game.

His match is a junior.

Don't say that. That's more pressure to him.

I wish coach was here with us.

The NJSF male middle school finals. Second singles, Seoul versus Jeonnam.

Court Number Two.

You're killing me.

Why are you so nervous?

I'm not nervous.

Not at all.

Hey, Bang. The day has finally come.

You did your best, so no regrets whether you win or lose.

He's right. We all know how much effort you put into this.

Hae-kang, how are your eyes? Are you okay?

Stop acting cool. It's so lame.

Coach, you should say a word too.

Well…

You can do it.

Thanks, Coach Yoon.

Let's go, Bang.

-Bang Yoon-dam! Go for it! -Bang Yoon-dam! Go for it!

BANG YOON-DAM FOR THE WIN!

First game won by Park Hyeon-jin from Seoul.

-21-17. -Well done.

-Go, Yoon-dam. -You can do it.

Yoon-dam, are you all right?

I was off my guard.

But don't worry. The second set will be all right.

-What? -Captain.

-What happened? -What happened?

Yoon-dam.

Yoon-dam.

Wake up. Yoon-dam.

Oh, no.

He's all right. He'll regain consciousness soon.

We talked to the staff and the opponent team.

If he doesn't get back in five minutes, he'll be disqualified.

Even if he wakes up, he'll decide whether or not he'll play again.

You woke up.

-How do you feel? -I'm all right.

I got nervous because this is NJSF.

Nervous? Are you sure that's why?

Actually…

everyone told me I did my best, so the result wouldn't matter

and I made it to NJSF,

so it's okay to lose. They said I should take it easy.

-Who said that? -Sorry?

Who said such nonsense?

Your parents and friends can say that,

but as your coach, hearing that upsets me.

You're the captain of the team, and I consider you as the best player.

Do you know what that means?

It means you should win at any cost.

You must win.

You should feel the pressure.

Coach.

You say you're nervous, but your opponent must be even more nervous.

Because he's playing against Bang Yoon-dam.

Will you keep sitting around here? Time is ticking.

How's Bang?

He's all right, but I'm not sure if Coach Yoon would let him play.

-If he gets late, he'll be disqualified. -Watch what you say.

There he comes.

Captain, are you okay now?

What did Coach Yoon say? Can you play the game?

Bang, raise your head. What are you doing?

Guys.

Did you bring your underwear?

What? What's with the underwear?

Get your act together.

You'd better get ready to change your underwear.

It won't take long.

Bang Yoon-dam is back.

-Bang Yoon-dam! Go get it! -Bang Yoon-dam! Go get it!

Let's go!

-Go for it! -Crush him!

-Let's go! -Yoon-dam!

Go for it!

-Keep going! -Yoon-dam!

Go, Yoon-dam!

Match won by Bang Yoon-dam from Jeonnam.

-Nice! -21-16.

BANG YOON-DAM FOR THE WIN!

MEN'S SINGLES MATCH 2 BANG YOON-DAM OF JEONNAM WINS

JEONNAM 2 SEOUL 0

-You're back! Bang Yoon-dam! -Bang Yoon-dam!

-Our captain! -Bang Yoon-dam!

-Bang, bang, bang! -Bang, bang, bang!

-Well done! -Bang, bang, bang!

YOON-DAM

-Yes! -Well done!

Hey, Captain, how was it? Is NJSF different?

Of course it is. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

It's not just any NJSF match. It's the finals.

Now I think of it, that player was really something.

He made it to NJSF since freshman year and won all the games.

He was the youngest national player

and an Asian Games gold medalist.

Oh, that player.

He was probably younger than us now. How can one be so good?

That's why he was called a genius.

Who are you talking about? Who is that?

Let me tell you who it is.

His name is…

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

His name is Kang Tae-seon.

Yes?

-My gosh! -Photo!

-Let's take a photo together. -Please take a photo with me.

-Let's take a photo together. -A photo.

Do you know me?

Who doesn't know Kang Tae-seon?

I started playing badminton because of you.

I watch your game every day.

I watched your match at the Asian Games over 300… No, 500 times!

I think the All England Open final was way cooler.

He turned the table at the end of the game.

Well…

There's our celebrity.

Take photos with them. They're waiting.

-Coach! -Coach!

You'd better not lose today.

They have been playing badminton because of you.

You're their goal and motivation.

See? This is why you should work hard.

Okay.

Come on. They're waiting.

-I'll go first. -I want to take a photo with him.

-Wait. -In three, two, one.

-Hey, move! -It's my turn!

-Hey. -Move.

-Look here. -I want to be in the photo too.

Hey, move!

Come on. Move.

-It's my turn. -Move.

Let's just all take a photo together.

-Stop pushing me. -I didn't.

Many of the villagers

and Mr. Hong seemed swayed.

I heard all the villagers stamped their seals.

I don't get it.

They've been living here their entire lives.

Golf course, my foot.

Those punks are frauds.

But Mr. Hong's brother

didn't look like a fraud.

What are you talking about? Haven't you learned your lesson?

It happens to all small villages.

When there's no job and people left, the village disappears.

He seemed to want to protect the village somehow

before that happens.

There are things that need to be done first.

They should've asked the villagers what they want and need first.

-Is that money? -It might be money.

Song-hee.

I know.

I know there are good reasons why rural towns are disappearing.

What upsets me is that we cannot even try anything.

Darn it.

-We must stop them by all means. -How?

We can't tell people not to stamp their seals.

We won't stamp it. And Hae-kang's family won't.

And we can ask Mr. Hong not to stamp it.

You have a reason to protect this village too.

Am I wrong?

A reason?

Gyeong-min was a national player, and he's never stopped playing.

Once you enter the court,

forget about all the mean things he did to you in the past.

Even what he did to you?

No, not that. Don't you ever forget that.

You want to settle a score, don't you?

I do.

I've been a player, coach, and a judge. Trust me. I know this field.

Do you know what's the best way to take revenge?

Is it forgiving?

It is, right? Forgiving.

2021 JEONNAM BADMINTON COMPETITION

2021 JEONNAM BADMINTON COMPETITION

Hey.

Where is my bow?

Bow before I push your stupid head down.

Right.

I saw White Wolf.

Tell him not to turn off the engine yet because you're leaving soon.

50TH NATIONAL JUNIOR SPORTS FESTIVAL

Are you okay?

-I'm okay. -You're sweating so much.

We will win the doubles and the finals. Don't worry.

It's just that Jeonnam's play order seems a bit weird.

What's wrong with that?

I get why Yong-tae and Yoon-dam's order was arranged like that,

but our opponents at the doubles and the finals…

Oh, I get it.

They lost two of their key players.

There was no other option.

You heard the coach.

It's going to be a long match until the finals.

It was a good play.

Are you okay?

-Shut your mouth. -Sorry.

2021 JEONNAM BADMINTON COMPETITION

Do you know what's the best way to take revenge?

Is it forgiving?

It is, right? Forgiving.

Forgiving, my foot.

Why would you forgive those assholes?

Remember one thing. They need to be punished for what they did.

Those who like to bully and hit others

don't know how lame and stupid it looks.

There are a lot of ways to take revenge.

I want you to have fun

thinking about what you should do to really piss them off.

2021 JEONNAM BADMINTON COMPETITION

Damn it!

How do you feel now? You seemed nervous before.

No, I wasn't. I was totally calm.

Right. Whatever.

You know this is just a start.

I do.

This is just the beginning.

-Thank you, Coach. -For what? I didn't do anything.

Well, you took me to NJSF on purpose.

Right?

And about the interview with Reporter Kim too.

What are you talking about? What about the interview?

What do you want to have for dinner?

REPORTER KIM

Kang Tae-seon never disappoints.

I can't believe he was on hiatus for ten years.

What is it? Why did you call?

Why did I call?

To ask when you'll buy me the drinks.

Reporter Kim, I'm sitting next to--

I was super busy because of NJSF, but you begged me to come

and interview Tae-seon. To cheer him up. Remember?

No, I didn't.

-Tae-seon is here with me, so-- -Come on. He knows it too.

He knows how much you care about--

-Coach. -No.

I didn't say anything.

Whatever it is, my answer is no.

Don't get this wrong.

Reporter Kim, that little…

Did you all bring your seals as you promised?

What?

Are you really doing this?

We've fully explained about the deal and the choice is up to them.

Is this really happening, Mr. Hong?

Come on. Everyone else has stamped their seals already.

There are only a few left.

Shall we start with you, sir? Please give me your stamp.

You know what?

We decided not to stamp our seals.

Gosh. He's a born negotiator.

Then 50 million won and 20 extra million.

In total, 70 million.

You don't get it. It's not about money.

Seok-hyun, you'll stamp your seal, right?

You have nothing to do other than farming anyway.

I wouldn't say there are many,

but some people do ask me about moving to the town.

-Gosh. -We trademarked our rice

and sweet potato recently and they're now out on the market.

That's not going to make any change.

We're promoting and selling the products online too.

-We're doing what we can do here. -"We"?

You're not from this town.

Does that matter?

Whoever lives in our village is our family.

I wouldn't say it wasn't tempting at all,

but you should know that ordinary people like us

have something to protect too.

Am I wrong, Song-hee?

You're right.

But to be honest,

I haven't found my reason.

Well…

This place has been where my mom and I have been living.

That's the only reason I have.

Isn't that enough? What other reason do you need?

Right?

Gosh, this is just hilarious.

Am I supposed to shed some tears here?

This is just beautiful.

We asked for your consent just to make sure

there won't be any trouble.

As long as we have the consent of 80 percent of the villagers,

we can start the construction.

-What? -What?

Okay. Take a look at this.

It barely meets the conditions,

but we got enough.

If you at least want some money, do it.

Otherwise, you'll get nothing. It's your choice. Okay?

Hey.

You know you should stamp your seal.

Wait.

I want to talk to you for a second.

Come on.

The NJSF male middle school finals. First doubles, Seoul versus Jeonnam.

Court Number Two.

50TH NATIONAL JUNIOR SPORTS FESTIVAL

Two wins already?

OFFICIALS

Maybe Jeonnam is actually going to win.

Oh, come on. You've been a coach for years now.

Am I wrong? They only have one more win to go.

Why do you think Seoul team looks so relaxed?

Because they know Park Chan is going to win the finals.

Right. Jeonnam is missing two key players.

Seoul is probably just taking it slow.

What do you think is Jeonnam's forte?

Yoon Hae-kang, of course.

And Bang Yoon-dam?

-What's its weakness then? -That the rest aren't as strong.

The training for the NJSF is focused on the rosters,

-so the rest don't get to practice much, -Exactly.

and are relatively weaker.

What's worse, Yong-tae and Yoon-dam are totally exhausted.

They can't handle the doubles.

Especially when the opponent is Park Chan.

You're wrong. He practiced hard.

He even had special training alone.

Good. Faster.

Faster.

50TH NATIONAL JUNIOR SPORTS FESTIVAL

I know Hae-kang did his best.

But he hadn't played for five years,

and NJSF is a bit different.

I agree.

It'll be hard to beat Park Chan at the finals, even for Hae-kang.

-And this doubles match will be hard too. -I see.

Is that so?

Why is this name…

written here? Explain it.

What?

What do you mean?

You said you were illiterate.

What's wrong, ma'am?

You little…

Look.

Choi Mi-ja. Do you see the name?

Yes.

But your name is Kim Jeom-deuk.

Gosh, is she getting senile? What's wrong with her?

You see,

my name is Kim Jeom-deuk.

And Choi Mi-ja is

my mother's name.

Now, tell me.

Why is the name of my mother here?

She had passed ages ago.

Hey, didn't you say she was illiterate?

You had one job!

I was illiterate.

But I know how to write and read my mother's name.

-Oh… -Hae-in told me

that I should learn the words that are most precious to me first.

You thought an old lady like me didn't have a mother, didn't you?

Hang on a second.

What the heck? Shin Won-uk and Ryu Gyeong-guk have moved.

And Lee Myeong-hun moved to Seoul a long time ago.

Goodness. You included those who moved out and the deceased?

Are you serious? Gosh!

Sir. Dong-hui. What's going on? Tell me.

You said there's nothing illegal about it. You said you'd save our village!

There seems to have been a misunderstanding.

According to the law,

with the chief of the local government's permission, you can develop a village.

Unbelievable.

Where on earth is that law?

What?

You disrespectful punk…

-Honey. -I got this.

I said, where is the law?

Jeonnam's biggest problem is that

they don't have doubles teams because they lack players.

You're right. Those from Hwasun are all gone.

I'm sure Hyeon-jong has tried everything,

but he probably couldn't find a way.

All they can do now is to do their best.

But you can't build teamwork in one day.

The subs lack experience.

To be honest, Park Chan and Oh Jae-seok aren't the best doubles team,

but they're good enough to beat Jeonnam.

I said they practiced hard. The doubles team.

Up.

Good.

There you go.

Here's the reason why I'm so certain.

He's not in his best condition today. I'm talking about Hae-kang.

But he won the last game.

He was almost caught up at the end.

He's not well today. I'm sure of it.

You noticed that? I'm impressed.

Come on. I'm Fang.

This is National Junior Sports Festival. It's only for the chosen ones.

You have to be one of the best players to play here.

You'll see. They're going to focus on attacking Hae-kang,

because he's not well.

Who said that?

With all the law books you're reading, you feel like so smart, don't you?

What do you know about the law?

What are you going to do with the mountain in the village?

Of course we'll remove it. You idiot.

According to Mountainous Districts Management Act, Article 14,

the mountainous district cannot be converted.

It's a nature reserve.

You… What's your problem? You punk.

-Hey. -What are you doing?

Has there been a briefing session for the villagers about this business?

According to Environmental Impact Assessment Act, Article 25,

without consensus from the residents, nothing is valid.

Plus, the flow length on the environmental impact assessment report was fabricated

and this is a landslide hazard area, so it cannot be developed anyway.

You punk. What do you know? Who do you think you are to say all that?

Now you want to know who I am?

Kim Tae-ho. That's my name.

I didn't ask your name.

You're just an idle punk.

"Idle"?

Is your husband crazy?

Who do you think you are, you punk?

Is this what you want to know?

What is it, you moron?

CONGRATULATIONS ON PASSING GRADE-FIVE PUBLIC OFFICIAL EXAM

Grade-five public official…

Here's the most important reason.

We can't give our village to trashes like you.

Exactly.

One more thing.

Use honorifics, you asshole.

I guess that's all for today.

You should be thankful that it ended here.

I know you meant well,

but there's an order to everything.

And Mr. Kim, that guy was always suspicious.

I'll tell other villagers about what happened.

Jeong-hyeon! Are you inside?

Come on out!

Jeong-hyeon, where are you?

Hurry and come on out!

How could you be eating now? Shame on you!

-Darn it. -My goodness.

-If you're inside, come on out. -Stay inside.

-Don't come out, okay? -You know what happens when I get mad.

Jeong-hyeon is outside. What's up?

Gosh! This is just embarrassing.

I just wanted to save this village.

Who do you think you are to save it?

You split the people here!

You thought they'd sell their house for some pennies?

The people are hurt. How are you going to make up for it?

You idiot. Why did I even get you educated?

Who said Hae-kang is playing at the finals?

What?

What is she saying?

Hey, Ms. Shin. Could you pass me the order sheet?

JEONNAM VERSUS SEOUL

What the heck?

THIRD SINGLES LEE EUN-HO VERSUS PARK CHAN

LEE EUN-HO

Hae-kang is not playing at the finals?

Eun-ho?

Are they really not interested in winning?

BANG YOON-DAM, LEE YONG-TAE

I thought Yoon-dam and Yong-tae have never played doubles.

And they're totally worn out now.

Hyeon-jong must have lost his mind.

How could he let these undertrained kids play?

He didn't have to give up the whole game.

Coach Fang, I have no idea what you're saying.

Who gave up the game and who are not trained?

Listen, Coach Ra. No matter how he plans the tournament,

they can never beat Park Chan and Oh Jae-seok.

Never? Are you sure?

Have Chan and Jae-seok ever been defeated?

Yes, they have. But you know what's funny?

They can beat anyone

but one team.

They must be really good.

They're from Dangjin, and they're not that good actually.

Then why?

Chan and Jae-seok have amazing offensive skills.

But whenever they play against a defensive team, they can't be worse.

That team from Dangjin has incredible defensive skills.

I see. They're like Na Woo-chan.

Exactly.

Na Woo…

FIRST DOUBLES

YOON HAE-KANG, NA WOO-CHAN VERSUS PARK CHAN, OH JAE-SEOK

My gosh.

Coach Ra.

Tell me, Coach Ra.

This whole schedule has been

part of the plan?

You really never give up, do you?

Hyeon-jong.

You can't always win.

Sometimes it takes courage to give up.

Real courage.

-Coach. -Coach.

But now is not the time.

You will win today's finals, no matter what.

But Coach, we're missing some players and Hae-kang has an eye problem.

Park Chan will be playing at the finals.

Do you think Hae-kang will be all right?

That is why Hae-kang isn't playing at the finals.

What? We don't have any other players on the roster.

How will you plan the schedule?

Yong-tae will play the first singles

and our ace captain will play the second singles.

Hae-kang will play the first doubles. The opponent will want to play five sets,

but we will end the game within three sets.

I'll be honest with you. I'm not sure if I can do this.

It's true I've improved a lot,

-but it's Park Chan-- -You're killing me.

Did you already forget who you are?

-You're Yoon Hae-kang. -You're Yoon Hae-kang.

Hey, Airhead. You said you'd win and get back the title, Top Player in Korea.

You're Yoon Hae-kang, for goodness' sake. Be yourself. Man up.

To be honest, Hae-kang is the one who took us to the team competition

and even the NJSF finals. What's there to be scared of?

Hae-kang can't do it all by himself though.

But Hae-kang, make as many attacks as you want.

Woo-chan will back you up.

I know I'm not good enough.

I also know I can't play at the NJSF.

I once told you why I stopped playing. Remember?

Yes. You said no one wanted you.

Well, actually,

I got an offer after that,

but I wasn't ready.

I thought I had to be the best.

I thought it was meaningless to be just an ordinary player.

So I gave up everything.

Coach Yoon.

Now, I hate that I thought so.

I regret it every day.

But I couldn't see it then.

It took me some time to realize that.

Good. Faster.

All right. Keep it up.

If you keep practicing,

you'll get a chance one day. It doesn't have to be NJSF.

You just

need to be ready to seize the chance.

BADMINTON

Park Chan and Oh Jae-seok are good,

but they've always had trouble with great defensive players.

I thought it was a crisis, but it was a chance.

Put your racket up.

Hae-kang will attack…

and Woo-chan will defend.

HAENAM GYMNASIUM

-Coach, what's the operation name? -What?

You know,

something like, "the Last Dance", or "Mamba Mentality".

Racket Boys.

You're the start and the end of this operation.

They say top players lead games,

but it could be ordinary players who turn the tide.

You all have been doing your best in your own ways.

It may be hard if you're alone, but together, you can do it.

At least at this very moment, Woo-chan, Yong-tae, Hae-kang,

Yoon-dam, In-sol,

you look way cooler than BTS to me.

Thanks, guys.

Coach, you shouldn't say things like that.

I mean it. I know how hard you worked--

I mean…

You shouldn't say things like that we're cooler than BTS.

He's right. You can be in serious trouble.

Well, we don't think we are.

We don't understand why you say that.

I was just kidding.

Nobody heard that, right?

This is so embarrassing.

Guys, let's chant together.

Racket!

-Boys -Boys

-Boys -Boys

They're so dead!

-Hey, don't run. -Let's crush them!

Wait up.

#OPERATION_NAME_RACKET BOYS #NJSF_UNBELIEVABLE

#WE_WILL_DEFINITELY_WIN #THE_LAST_MATCH

#WE_ARE_THE_STAR_OF_THE_DAY

I'll get going then.

Hae-kang.

Don't say anything.

Don't worry. And don't be nervous.

There are a lot of reasons why Jeonnam should win.

Dad, Coach, and the kids

worked really hard for this.

And our parents are cheering for us.

But right now,

I have only one reason to win.

It's you, Se-yoon.

Wait for me. I'll be right back.

Just do it.

-Honey! Hey! -Go away.

Just do it. Just tear it down.

-Just do it. -What the hell are you doing now?

This is subhuman!

Didn't you know I wasn't a human? I'm a dog.

-You see… -Hey! Curly hair!

It's all over. So please stop.

I don't want to.

Development? I'm done with that.

But I need to finish you.

You asshole!

Hey! Kill me first! Kill me!

That was my plan.

What are you doing?

I may be an old-fashioned and poor man,

but I have the courage to risk my life to protect what's precious to me.

So bring it on, if you're ready to die.

What are you waiting for? Finish them.

-Let's go! -Yes, sir!

You bastards!

You'd better stay put there.

This will be the evidence.

You know, the evidence you love so much.

Go on.

Go on and film it!

Come on! Tear it down already!

Yes, sir.

Sir, it's not working.

Get off the car. Now!

That idiot doesn't even know how to drive this.

You need to pull this up.

You're all dead now.

What the… Hey, put that old lady away.

Who?

-There's no one. -What are you talking about?

The old lady is spreading her arms there. I can't kill a person. Put her away. Go!

God damn it. Whatever.

What?

What's wrong with this thing?

You saw me, so I'll gouge your eyes out

and you heard me, so I'll cut your ears off.

Why did I even get you educated?

Do they want me to leave now?

I wish they had said that.

They told me not to scold you.

They said you didn't know what you were doing

and you meant well.

They said I should never scold you.

I think we should leave.

Sir!

Wait!

Pick it up.

Pick up the cigarette, you bastard!

Let's go.

CALL HISTORY POLICE

50TH NATIONAL JUNIOR SPORTS FESTIVAL

JEONNAM

NJSF FINAL MIDDLE SCHOOL MEN'S 1ST DOUBLES

So you're saying you knew Yong-tae and Yoon-dam would win?

Let's say you did.

Hae-kang and Woo-chan would make a good team,

but there's no guarantee that they'll win.

I know.

And how would I have known if they were going to win?

How could you be so sure then? One lose would have ruined the whole plan.

Right.

Including myself,

do you know what's the most common mistake that cocky adults make?

-What is it? -I don't know.

They think they know everything.

We're not the ones who play.

All we can do is to show ways to the kids and trust them.

It's their lives, after all.

-Am I wrong? -You're right.

Why is she so serious?

SPECIAL THANKS TO LEE YONG-DAE, JO JAE-YUN, JUNG HEE-TAE

Subtitle translation by: Sun-young Baek

RACKET BOYS

Will that work? Our opponent is Chan.

Actually, I'm not confident too.

-Hey, Yong-tae. -A-yeong.

For the national team.

You've always wanted to meet Im Seo-hyeon.

I wouldn't be good for the finals.

Twenty-one, eleven. Se-yoon couldn't do anything and it ended.

-That's how different they are. -Hae-kang, let's go.

And they ended up as opponents in the end.

You seriously don't know who I am?

It's me, the great Yoon Hae-kang.

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