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A proud story of LGBTQ couples' journey to achieve happiness.

This real-life love story may sound ordinary,

but it will deeply move your heart.

You're watching Me(a)rry Queer,

the reality dating show with coming-out journeys.

Welcome to the show.

(Hong Seok Cheon, Shin Dong Yeob, Hani)

All right. This was the first reality show of LGBTQ couples in Korea.

I remember our first episode,

- but this is our last episode today. - Right.

(Disappointed)

The LGBTQ couples continued to cherish their love...

despite the negative views from the people and the painful past.

Our show was able to show people more about their real lives. Gratefully,

we're receiving a lot of positive feedback from the majority for the sexual minority.

I'm really grateful for that.

Some people call our show the mild-flavored variety show...

or feel-good variety shows.

They gave us a few nicknames.

Of course. When people found out that you and I were the MCs,

so many people thought this would turn into a bold, intense show.

I bet they expected to see some rated-R clips.

- This feels weird for you, right? - No.

More importantly, I really don't like...

scripted shows.

I don't like to stage certain stories through my shows.

- This was so authentic. - Right.

It doesn't matter how mild the show is as long as the show is authentic.

People are bound to fall in love with it because it's so real.

Actually, we should've been bolder with our comments.

But Hani kept bringing up our soft sides.

So our show turned into a feel-good show.

- Right. - You made us go so soft.

Didn't you shed...

- enough tears for a few years? - Right.

Gosh. You're underestimating me.

(Laughing)

All kidding aside,

- I cry when I see touching moments. - Right.

And I saw touching moments for every episode without any heads-up.

Their mothers and their friends kept making these touching moments.

So I had no choice but to cry.

But that's not a crime.

- Right. - Right?

What can I do? Tears just came out.

- It was so touching. What could I do? - Right.

I think this can be a manual for love.

When you watched the clips, you saw how real and deep their love was.

This can help other people's relationships.

- Right. - Don't you agree?

It has to do with relationships.

- Right. - Yes.

- When you cry because you're touched, - Yes.

- you achieve some kind of catharsis. - Yes.

I bet Dong Yeob's heart had been dry.

But I'm sure there were many moments he was deeply moved by our show.

- He seems soft. - He's gotten soft...

- compared to the first time I met him. - Really?

- He's gotten much softer. - Right.

I had been in this industry for over 30 years.

So I had been jaded.

But in a way, this show cleansed me.

- How dirty must you have been? - I can feel it too.

(Bucket List: The end and a new beginning)

(New York City, New York, the US)

- The city hall in New York is big. - It's huge.

We're going there to get a marriage license.

- Right. - But what if they turn us away?

(Why would he say something that could bring bad luck?)

If we can't get it... I'm sure our chance is higher.

- We're not in Korea. We're in New York. - Right.

It's not possible in Korea, but in New York,

- we have a tiny ray of hope. So let's go. - Okay.

Sure.

- That must be it. - Yes.

Gosh. So many couples are getting married.

I guess a lot of people there also get married in spring.

(It's crowded with couples who want to get married.)

We got the ceremony date, but we didn't get...

Are you here for a license?

Yes. For the license.

So you have to make an appointment online.

- They need an appointment. - That's what I'm saying.

Okay. Do you guys want to do this in person or virtual?

In person. Or virtual.

- Anything. - I asked because virtual isn't available.

- Okay. So what do I have to do in person? - They can't book it online.

- Thank you. - All right.

July 11, Monday.

July 11? No. They're from...

- somewhere else. I don't think they can. - Okay.

You don't have an earlier date than July 11?

- No. That's the available date. - That's the earliest.

(They can't get married in New York either.)

We were supposed to fill out the form for the marriage license online.

Then we were supposed to go to the city hall...

and collect the certificate.

But because of COVID-19,

- a lot of people filed for the license. - I see.

- Because of COVID-19, - When we looked into it,

we didn't see this. This was added to their system.

- What's that? - We had to book an in-person interview...

or an online interview.

- Oh, no. - But during our stay in New York,

there were no available dates for the interview.

I don't think we can get married in New York.

- What? - Goodness.

They went all the way to New York.

There are so many obstacles.

(Why is it so hard to get married?)

(But no one can stop them.)

They went to LA?

They can get married in LA, right?

- Gosh. Yes, they can. - Yes.

They are so smart!

(Welcome. Is it your first time in LA?)

(We're getting married in the city of angels, LA.)

We kept calling and looking for places...

where we could get the marriage license. But there was none.

So in the end, we looked into other states.

And LA was the only state where it was possible.

So we went to LA.

- LA is so beautiful. - Gosh.

- LA is beautiful. - Yes.

Are we really getting married here?

Yes.

- Yes? - Yes, we can get married here.

I like LA more than New York.

I agree.

- Gosh. LA. - That turned out for the better.

- LA has its own vibe. - Gosh. It has its own vibe.

Of course.

It still feels surreal.

- Same here. - Right.

It will start to feel real tomorrow.

Real, tomorrow, marry.

(English is all about confidence.)

- You know how it will feel? - RTM.

- Please study English. - You know, good things happen to people.

When I get to do things that I really wanted to do,

I would have a good dream. That's how it feels.

- I'm so happy for them. - Tomorrow will feel like that.

(Tomorrow will feel like a dream to me.)

Once we register our marriage in LA and get the certificate...

- I feel the same way. - Right.

- I'm really nervous. - Yes.

- We were going to do this in New York. - Right.

- But we came to LA because we couldn't. - Right.

- Are you upset about that? - No, not at all.

I actually find LA more romantic.

I think this will be more memorable.

If we got married in New York,

it wouldn't have felt that special.

But after going through this hardship and obstacle,

I'll treasure our happiness more.

- It was so hard getting here. - That's so cool.

- It was tough, but I liked it. - Right.

I agree.

Look over there.

Min Jun looks cool in LA.

- That's beautiful. - That's the power...

- of being "us." - They look good together.

(It becomes a beautiful, happy moment because they are together.)

Let's treat our New York trip as our honeymoon.

- Our New York trip? - Yes.

Sure.

- We'll get married in LA. - Right. Honeymoon before marriage.

That makes sense.

They went on their honeymoon to New York?

- I'm envious. - Their honeymoon was in New York.

They will get married in LA.

- That's amazing. - Gosh.

That's the best.

- I love it. - Yes.

But there are a lot of tourists here.

I want to kiss you, but I'm shy.

You can do it. Kiss him!

- What? - Yes!

- Do it. - Aren't you shy?

I'm a bit shy.

I'm shy.

What?

Look at that adorable couple.

(Every moment is precious when I'm with you.)

(It's the day before their wedding.)

(At their hotel...)

(My skin is important.)

- I knew it. - I need to go to sleep early,

but this woke me up.

- The night before the wedding. - You need to take care of your skin.

Before we go to sleep,

should we put on our outfits for tomorrow's wedding?

- Sure. - This is yours, and this is mine.

And we're going to wear slacks.

Black slacks.

But if we only wear these...

(Something is missing.)

it will look like we're missing something.

Ta-da. I bought these.

- I'm curious. What are they? - Ta-da.

(A must-have item for a wedding)

- A wreath? - Shall we try on the wreath for tomorrow?

Seeing these makes me feel like we're really going to have a wedding.

- They won't put it on their heads, right? - But what is this?

- I think they will. It's a veil. - A veil.

Do you want to put this on your head?

(You want me to put this on?)

- Isn't this a dress? - This is how you wear it.

Push your hair back on top of your head.

- Wear it like Ariana Grande. - That looks beautiful.

(Does it look good on me?)

Ta-da.

Is that what Ariana Grande did?

(That's cute.)

What?

You sort of look like a cicada.

- A cicada. - It looks like a cicada molted, right?

(I can't wear this.)

I don't particularly love it. I'll put this away for now.

(Is the veil out?)

(Let me see.)

Look at that.

I can't tell what looks good with the face pack on.

Just check out the shape.

I think the thin one looks cute.

Then can you hold that?

- This one? - It's pink. It matches.

That looks good too.

- I think I look good in white. - They're so cute.

- Yes. - These two look good together.

Right? I'll hold this.

I'm getting excited.

I'm sleepy. Let's go to sleep now.

Tomorrow, we'll have the best wedding.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's wedding.

- Let's go to sleep. Sweet dreams. - Okay.

I'm really curious about their wedding.

(It's the day of Min Jun and Bo Sung's wedding.)

- They are doing makeup on their own. - Right.

They know what looks good on their faces the best.

(They do makeup on their own like professionals.)

(They may not have anyone to help them,)

(but they have become mirrors for each other.)

(As they complement each other for what they lack themselves,)

(they are ready for their union.)

(Their bucket list: Get married)

(Step 1 to have a wedding in LA: Get the marriage license issued.)

This must be the place.

- It's bigger than the one in New York. - I see. The marriage license.

Yes.

- We can do this, right? - Yes.

I might not understand what they say in English.

- Their English? - Yes.

We might be able to understand some of it.

- Some of it? - Yes.

- You'll understand them, right? - Yes.

- I doubt they can understand English. - We...

We are here to get married.

- Marry and go. - Say it in English.

Yes.

(Beverly Hills Courthouse)

I'm scared for some reason.

There are so many people here.

- This must be the line. - Right.

"Marriage licenses."

There's a marriage license.

I guess everyone is here to get married.

- Right. - Yes.

Look at her. Her wedding dress is beautiful.

(Spotting a wedding dress)

But we look...

We look so underdressed.

No.

Isn't that so unique?

- She's wearing a wedding dress. - Right.

- She's at a courthouse. - Right.

Getting a marriage license...

- Right. - That's different.

What if they end up fighting when they wait in line and talk?

They might just leave the courthouse.

Wouldn't that be the end of that fight?

We'll be able to get one, right?

I think so. We're in the US.

But what if we can't get one?

Then which country should we go to next?

Exactly.

Which state should we go to?

(Where should we go next?)

We'll get it.

(Don't worry. We'll get it.)

(They are going in.)

Marry and go.

I think other people brought bridesmaids and groomsmen.

They must go there as a group.

(I'm nervous and anxious.)

(They finally enter.)

Hello.

(Trying to make a good impression)

You've never been married? Either one of you?

- Pardon? - You've never been married?

Have you ever been married?

- No. - No.

(They are just getting started, but they are already sweating.)

No one will change names after you marry?

- Right. - Yes.

So it's a no.

(They must be so nervous.)

- That's so cute. - So cute.

For your first name, is it all together? Or is there a space?

Bo Sung Park.

- "Bo Sung Park." - Will you combine them?

- Okay. - Or will you put a space in between?

I see. The name?

- You normally separate them? - Yes.

Now, check everything. Names,

birthdays, your mother and father's names. All of it. Make sure it's correct.

(They got this far without changing who they are.)

- They all look correct. - I...

Yes.

Okay. Your total today is 125 dollars.

Right. They have to pay.

I'm nervous to just submit our application.

- I see. - That's not what people say.

- They seem so polite. - Compared to the time...

we went to the borough office in Korea,

this is so different.

Right.

Okay. So now, I need the two of you to raise your right hand.

Do you affirm all information on your license is true...

and correct to the best of your knowledge? Everything is correct?

- Yes. - When they don't understand something,

- they can just say yes. - Yes.

You're going to sign.

(They will get their marriage license issued once they sign.)

After we get the license, we'll record it.

Then we'll mail you two certified copies. Normally, the process takes...

two months. Okay?

Do you guys have any questions?

- No. - No.

- All right. Congratulations. - Thank you.

No problem. Have a good day.

Thank you.

- Is that our form? - Yes.

So they got the marriage license?

- Yes. - Gosh.

The marriage license.

(Great job, guys.)

Should we take a look?

Let's see what it says here.

This one...

sort of looks like the form we filled out in the borough office.

We put in our parents' names and our date of birth.

By the way, we went through so much. This was a rough path.

Right.

I really thought it wouldn't be possible in New York.

- I was really worried. - Right.

- Let's go and have our wedding. - Sure.

(We'll officially be married after our wedding.)

Our wedding will go smoothly, right?

After that, they have to hold a ceremony...

in front of a wedding officiant, recognized by the country.

Then they will be legally married.

- They'll be married then. - They'll be married then.

- Hello. - Hey, guys. Come on in.

This is a real journey.

- A journey to get married. - Have a seat here.

Let me see your marriage license.

And let me see your IDs, please.

- Bo Sung Park, right? - Yes.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

So we're good. I'll see you at the chapel. For the ceremony.

- Yes. - Yes.

(And they finally get to have a wedding.)

There's a wedding hall?

(And they finally get to have a wedding.)

Did you bring the ring?

- Let's face each other. - They're having a wedding.

- This ceremony is the wedding. - Right.

(It's not fancy, but it's a beautiful wedding for them.)

- So he's the wedding officiant? - Yes.

Right.

(They are getting married for real now!)

Dearly beloved and friends,

we're gathered here to celebrate the marriage...

of Bo Sung Park and Min Jun Kim.

Today is a very special day.

From these days forward, you'll be 2 people with 1 life.

As you begin your journey with passion and love,

continue down the road of life together...

with respect for each other's likes and dislikes,

opinions and beliefs, hopes and dreams.

Keep the fire nurtured in your hearts.

And no matter what happens, hold...

and understand each other, knowing that everything...

will turn out for the best as long as you're together.

- Gosh. - Goodness.

(Intense lingering feelings at the end of the rough road)

- You're crying. You're so moved. - Yes, totally.

(Intense lingering feelings at the end of the rough road)

Do you, Bo Sung Park, wish to take Min Jun Kim...

for your lawful wedded husband and promise to love, honor, cherish,

and support him in sickness and health until death do you apart?

Yes.

Do you, Min Jun Kim, wish to take Bo Sung Park,

for your lawful wedded husband and promise to love, honor, cherish,

and support him in sickness and health until death do you apart?

Yes.

Dear beloved, please exchange rings...

to celebrate love and commitment to each other.

The rings.

I will always love you.

- That's the line. - Yes.

Take your ring.

That's so beautiful.

I have only...

- He forgot. - I forgot.

- I have only eyes for you. - "Eyes for you."

By the power vested in me by California, I now pronounce you...

husband and husband.

Congratulations. You're a married couple now.

- Thank you. - Have a kiss.

(They went around a long way to finally stand where they are now.)

(We hope many others can give them their blessings...)

(for who they are without any prejudices.)

They didn't invite any of their friends or families.

That was such a meaningful wedding.

Gosh.

(Hani is crying her eyes out.)

It feels like I just watched "If Only."

Seriously. Gosh.

- Give her some tissue. - Here.

- Here you go. - I can be so dramatic.

- Thank you. - Here.

But it was such a beautiful ceremony. It was impossible not to cry.

- Goodness. Hani has such a warm heart. - Gosh.

- She has so much sympathy for them. - Yes.

The fairy of sympathy, Hani.

- Anyway, - Look at her.

they faced an obstacle.

- But they overcame it very well. - Yes.

The borough office of Dobong-gu won't let them get married.

So they went to New York.

They couldn't get married in New York because of COVID-19,

so they went to LA. That was the right move.

Gosh.

- And we watched the whole process. - Yes.

Gosh. They didn't have any of their friends or families.

Watching just the two of them standing there was so beautiful.

I would like to congratulate you...

- from the bottom of my heart. - Right.

- Gosh. Congratulations. - When the wedding officiant said,

"Husband and husband,"

I was really surprised.

Calling them husbands...

means they approve of their relationship.

I was so moved...

- in a different way. - Right.

Let me say this just in case. It's not that the borough office...

- of Dobong-gu did something wrong. - Of course not.

Of course not.

- It's not their fault at all. - They accepted the form too.

That still counts.

They're formally approved as a married couple for the first time,

although it's not in Korea.

Is there anything you'd like to say to them? Hani?

Seniors, I wish you guys good luck.

- Seniors in marriage? - Yes, they're my seniors now.

- Seniors in terms of marriage. - Good luck!

Seniors in marriage.

Seeing them having the kind of happiness...

that I'm yet to have,

it sort of makes me want to get married,

- although I've never thought about it. - You want to get married...

- now that you saw them. - It's making me envious too.

I'm worried that they might have different problems...

when they return to Korea, like people's criticisms.

I'm a bit worried about those things,

but I want to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart.

(It's a perfect place to transform yourself.)

- Hello. - Oh, hello.

- Are you Mr. U Tae On? - Yes.

He got himself a new name. It's Tae On.

U Tae On.

- It's not Ji Hae now? - No. It's U Tae On.

We should keep calling him by his new name.

- Tae On. - Tae On.

I'm taking a photo for my ID.

- For your ID? - Yes.

- Please make him look really cool. - He just needs to look cool, right?

- That's right. - Please do a good job.

I'll do my best.

This is exciting.

(Gosh, he's getting to it right away?)

- I'll start. - Okay.

(What?)

(A hair clipper?)

That's the hair clipper...

- used in the military. - I'll start.

How does it feel to have your hair shaved?

Great.

(Smiling)

Are you suddenly cutting your hair short?

I'm legally changing my gender from female to male.

(What was it again?)

- He's surprised. - From female...

- To male? - He's surprised.

I'm legally changing my gender.

He seems a little broken.

- Okay. - I need a new photo for my new ID.

Look at him.

(I see.)

(Laughing)

- He's flustered. - I couldn't understand at first.

Are you flustered?

So you're legally changing your gender.

- You've never heard of it, right? - I need a new photo for my new ID.

- He must've thought of Tae On as a man. - So you mean...

you did that?

- "You did that?" - I mean...

- He's a transgender. - A transgender. Right.

I didn't know.

- Tae On is so handsome! That's why. - Of course.

(It's obvious that he's a perfect man.)

He'll change his gender legally.

So he's here to take a photo for his new ID.

That's why you wanted to cut your hair short.

Then this haircut will remain for a long time in the photo.

- Since it'll be used for his ID. - Exactly.

He's cutting it even shorter.

- He's cutting it even shorter. - You're looking handsome already.

The hairdresser figured what what Tae On needed.

(He starts transforming into a manly man.)

It's really short.

(She's falling into him.)

(Tae On's hairstyle is gradually changing.)

You're becoming even more handsome.

It's so refreshing.

- Oh, my! - It's lighter, right?

Tae On's eyebrows are so sexy.

(Impressive)

- You look like a young boy. - He's so handsome.

(Fiery eyes)

(Tae On has become even more handsome.)

- Min Ju loves it. - Min Ju.

(Min Ju is busy taking photos.)

- It's all done. - Thank you.

- How is it? - It's so neat.

It's really nice.

- It's all done. - Thank you.

(How will Tae On look with his new style?)

- How is it? - It's so neat.

(Highly satisfied)

He's so handsome!

(He's handsome!)

It's nice.

(He succeeds in transforming himself.)

- It's really pretty. - You look like a different person.

(He's not used to his new look.)

- Let me see. - It's so refreshing.

- Your ID photo will turn out well. - Is that so?

(She falls in love with him again.)

It's so nice.

- I'm so embarrassed. - Who are you?

Tae On is my type.

Stop eyeing on Tae On!

(He writes his new name, U Tae On, for the first time.)

- Hello. - Oh, he's taking an ID photo.

- Please get changed in here. - It's for his new ID.

You can go in.

(Giggling)

- Wow! - Min Ju is excited.

Because her boyfriend is so handsome.

- Right. - It's so cute!

It looks like a squirrel's home.

He said I could choose one from here.

You can wear the shirt you brought.

(How will Tae On look in a suit?)

(Wow, he's so handsome.)

- I'm so embarrassed. - You're handsome.

- You're handsome. - You're handsome. Please take a seat.

You can sit over here.

- I'll take a good photo for you. - Thank you.

- He's so handsome! - Is there a special reason...

for taking a new photo?

- It's for my ID. - I see.

I changed my name also, so I'm making a new ID.

I'll take a good one.

Clasp your hands.

Let me fix this for you.

(Straightening the suit, Tae On gets ready for it.)

- You're handsome. - My goodness.

- I bet the photographer has no idea. - Of course not.

He just sees Tae On as a handsome young man.

(That's right.)

Can you push your chin forward a little?

Yes, that's how it should look.

(Laughing)

All right. Here we go. Look over here.

Smile faintly.

Open your eyes wide.

I can see your braces.

- He's so cool. - You're so handsome.

You're perfect.

Great! All right. Well done.

You should just put on a tie...

- without the jacket. - Okay.

- Is there anything you like? This one? - This one.

It's my first time tying it. I don't know how.

You've never worn a tie before when you're a man?

No.

- Lift your head. - Tae On is flustered.

Because he asked if Tae On had never worn a tie when he was a man.

(Now, he's obviously a perfect man.)

It's perfect.

- It looks good. - Thank you.

(She's proud of him.)

Look over here. Smile.

Your eyes. Look bright.

Let's take one more.

- He's giving Tae On directions. - Don't press your lips too hard.

One more! Good job.

- Thank you. - Well done.

(Tae On is done taking photos.)

You're very handsome.

- We're done. - Let me show you your photos here.

- I can't wait to see them. - Let me show you.

This one is cute.

My face looks different in each photo.

I have to pick one, right?

Yes. Do you prefer one with the jacket or without it?

What do you think?

- I like one without the jacket. - I like it without the jacket.

Without the jacket? Okay. From here...

It looks like a photo of a new employee.

- Yes. - Yes. We'll take the one on the right.

- Okay. We'll use this, then. - Okay.

He's editing the photo.

Please do a good job.

Gosh, that's so cool.

- So this one is for an ID. - Okay.

You can also use it for your driver's license.

And this is our gift. It's in a frame.

- It came out well, didn't it? - It did.

It really came out well.

All right, then.

- It's your first photo. - This one came out really well.

(Amazed)

This is amazing. Should we hang this in our place?

No, I want to give it to my mom.

(Surprised)

(Laughing)

(Tae On, you're handsome!)

It's so pretty. It came out so well.

How do you feel?

I feel great thinking about making a new ID with a nice photo.

- You should give me one. - Later.

Goodness.

(Top Gay Seok Cheon is quiet when Dong Yeob and Hani are relieved.)

(Seok Cheon suddenly starts crying.)

- What is it? - I'm so glad.

I thought I was the only one in tears. I'm so glad.

I get emotional at a strange point.

- I was like that too. - Gosh.

What is it?

The photo...

The thing is,

when I saw his photo in a frame...

(Seok Cheon was reminded of the things Tae On had to go through...)

He had to go through so much...

just for a photo.

(in order to become a confident man.)

You're right.

- Goodness. - You're right.

For that single photo...

- To own that... - Exactly.

Gosh. But...

It's so cute that he wants to give the photo to his mom.

He's trying to tell her that he's her new son.

I know. By the way, it looks like...

Hani's fallen for Tae On.

- She kept saying he's handsome. - You'll have to fight me.

(Glaring at each other to fight for Tae On)

I found him really handsome.

We've been watching the whole process...

- of Tae On wanting it desperately. - That's right. The journey was hard.

So it made me really happy, and I want to congratulate him.

I kept thinking, "This is so great. He's so handsome."

Now only a legal process remains...

- for him to become a man legally. - That's right.

But I don't think...

it'll be an easy process.

There are many cases where people...

fail to legally change their genders.

They need to meet the legal conditions...

in order to change their genders legally.

That must be why Tae On went through all those difficult processes.

Now, he just needs the process to go through well.

Right.

Still, people's conception of LGBTQ people...

has improved a lot, so it'll be fine.

Tae On prepared for it so thoroughly...

for a long time,

so I think it's impossible for it to be disapproved.

(Tae On and Min Ju came out early in the morning. Where are they headed to?)

(Tae On's transformation is going smoothly.)

We've written a request form...

based on the statement you wrote on your background.

Also, the precedents of the Supreme Court and the courts below...

- are citing... - He's a lawyer who will help Tae On...

- change his gender legally. - That's his lawyer.

If you think other materials are lacking,

we can add more things.

Now, we'll do a mock trial...

to be ready for the questions...

the judge might ask...

when you appear in court.

Yes, they need to practice that.

The expected questions.

Mr. Yu, what should I wear...

in the court?

There's no restriction,

but you should wear something neat.

It'll be better if you wear a suit.

- I see. - A suit.

What the judge wants to know the most...

is whether you're living as a woman or a man.

And if you'll have no problem living as a man.

He'd be most curious about those aspects.

So I think he'd like it with how you look.

I also want to bring my girlfriend.

Can she come with me?

Of course, she can.

She can't sit with you,

but she can sit as a member of a gallery.

Also, the judge might ask some questions to Min Ju.

Right. He could have some questions.

It must be nerve-racking.

I'll pretend to be the judge...

and ask you a few questions.

- So answer them comfortably. - All right.

I'll add some things later if the answers seem lacking.

Okay.

I'm curious...

- about the questions they might ask. - Right.

Did people around you,

like your colleagues or your boss,

recognize you as a man or a woman?

Everyone around me recognized me as a man.

By any chance,

did they still treat you as a man...

after finding out that you're a woman physically,

but you recognized yourself as a man?

Yes.

(He's firm about it.)

Did you have any difficulties in school...

because you were a woman physically?

Well...

The fact that I had to wear women's underwear was hard.

I see. How did you deal with that?

I just put them on,

but I didn't like that I had breasts.

So I had to keep being crouched.

I see.

Do you have the ability to reproduce as a woman?

No, I don't.

Can you prove that?

I have a medical certificate to prove it.

- Did you have an operation? - Yes.

When did you have it?

I had the top surgery about a year ago,

and I had a hysterectomy...

recently.

I see.

- And you said you could prove it. - Yes.

I've never seen anything like this.

(It's probably something most people don't get to see.)

What do your parents think about you changing your gender legally?

They're very positive about it,

and they're already calling me their son.

What's the reason you want to become a man?

If I continue to live as a woman...

If I'm legally a woman...

but live as a man,

I can't be confident wherever I go,

and people will stare at me strangely.

But if I'm legally a man,

I can be confident in my workplace,

and I'll be able to marry my girlfriend.

For those reasons, I'd like to legally change my gender.

All right.

He talks so well.

(We're proud of him.)

It's because he means those things.

You gave us a lot of materials for reference.

If there's something you'd like to emphasize, you can tell me.

(Thinking)

If you tell me to live as a woman,

it'll be really hard for me.

All right.

I hope this will go well.

Okay.

- Thank you for coming. - Thank you.

(Tae On is only a step away to achieve his bucket list dream.)

(He had to take the long way to become a man.)

(And the end to the long journey)

Because Mr. Yu kindly told us about the trial,

I'm not as worried.

I think I can speak way better than if I prepared for it alone.

I think you'll do even better because of the practice.

- Right? - Yes.

Top surgery, changing my name,

a hysterectomy,

a meeting with a lawyer,

and a trial.

You went through so much.

Now, all you have to do is submit the request.

Do you feel relieved?

I do.

Honey, thank you for being with me all throughout the journey.

Of course.

Goodness.

- They're at the court? - We're here.

We're finally at the court.

(Part 3 of Becoming a Real Man Project: Legally changing his gender to male)

This is so relieving.

- Right? - Yes.

I hope it goes through fast.

It will.

(Me(a)rry Queer hopes Tae On and Min Ju's wish will come true.)

(The MCs give them a big round of applause in support.)

- Gosh, this is... - U Tae On.

Each couple on the show is moving us differently.

Seriously.

I didn't think I'd feel this way...

when we first began the shoot.

Watching his whole journey,

although the result isn't out yet...

Tae On.

And most importantly,

- having Min Ju by his side... - Min Ju.

He must feel so reassured.

Of course.

I don't think I'd be able to do it all by myself.

Min Ju is amazing.

- She's amazing, right? - She really is.

According to our production crew,

they're done with everything, including submitting the request to court.

Everything is done now.

But it'll take months for the trial to be held...

and the verdict to come out.

When he has the result, he can request a name change.

From U Ji Hae to U Tae On.

Hani, why don't you send a message of support to Tae On?

Tae On, you made me cry so much.

Thank you so much...

for sharing your journey with us...

and for inviting us to your life.

I was deeply moved.

Also, I root for you! And congratulations!

- Also... - You should send them...

your albums with your autograph.

I don't think he'd want ours.

You should be nice to Min Ju.

You should treat her nicely.

- Both Tae On and Min Ju are amazing. - They're amazing.

- And his mother is amazing too. - That's right.

(It's Ka Ram and Seung Eun's long-awaited engagement ceremony.)

- The colors of the flowers are beautiful. - They're really beautiful.

- Right? - Yes.

I think we did well by choosing such colors.

- This is a gift for the guests. - Rice cakes?

- We'll put the gift... - In here.

- And this is... - They must've invited their friends.

So they can grab them together.

They're neatly organized next to the rice cakes.

I think we can just display them here.

And the rice cake...

They can put the rice cakes and drinks in here.

Then they can take the card for the ceremony order.

It's perfect.

(Around 3 hours to the ceremony)

They must be...

(They're transforming themselves right next to each other.)

They must be so excited.

(Both of them are glowing.)

(Impressed)

Seung Eun looks different with the makeup.

(She's pretty.)

Should we video call Mom?

- Mother? - Yes.

- Will she pick up? - Oh, her mom...

My face can't be seen.

Come over here.

(Setting the right angle so their faces can be shown)

- Hello? - Mom.

Hello, Mother.

You're getting makeup done, right?

Yes, we're getting our hair and makeup done. This is the gown.

We should show her the dress.

I know. We'll send you the photo of us after getting changed.

Okay. Congratulations, Seung Eun!

Thank you! I'll visit sometime next week.

Make sure your feelings never change.

Okay.

I hope you live happily ever after.

I will. Thank you.

Congratulations.

- Thank you. - Your face.

(They get her mother's support.)

Her mother's voice is so cheerful. What a relief.

(The engagement ceremony will be over the water at the Han River.)

It's so pretty.

It's so pretty.

An outdoor wedding is a dream for many.

It really is.

I'm not sure yet, since we haven't changed.

I think it'll feel real once we get changed.

(Today's stars have changed into their formalwear.)

Are you nervous?

- They both look so pretty. - Hi!

(Who is the person Ka Ram and Seung Eun are greeting so happily?)

- Hi. - You look so pretty.

Thank you for coming all this way.

- Totally. You look so pretty. - Thank you for emceeing.

- Thank you for emceeing. - We'll buy you something tasty.

- Let's buy her chicken soup. - Thank you.

- We'll treat you to chicken soup. - Awesome.

(You look so pretty.)

All their friends are here.

Why are you all coming in together?

Thank you so much for coming.

(Good to see you, everyone.)

Hello.

(Thank you for coming.)

(These amazing friends are with them on their special day.)

In 1, 2, 3.

(They're happy...)

(that they're with friends.)

They should just get married at this point.

They're so perfect.

Ji Hae.

- Hello. - Hurry up.

- Ji Hae. - Tae On's here too.

- You're late. - I left at 12:00 p.m.

- I saw when you left. - My feet are sore now.

Smile.

(With Tae On, who came from afar.)

The day before, I heard it rained a lot.

But the day of, the weather was so nice.

The heavens blessed them.

These days, not many people hold engagement ceremonies,

but for these two,

- an engagement is meaningful. - That's true.

They've decided to postpone their wedding,

and it's a promise between the two of them,

which I think will help them grow a stronger relationship.

I think that some of our LGBTQ viewers...

might be planning their own engagement ceremonies now.

A queer wedding has more limitations than a straight wedding,

so I don't think it's a bad idea...

to use an engagement to strengthen your promise to one another.

Thank you for waiting.

We will now begin the engagement for Im Ka Ram and Lee Seung Eun.

I'd like to thank you on behalf of these two people,

for taking time out of your busy lives to celebrate this meaningful event.

For myself, who is emceeing this event...

Even the emcee couple...

- They're doing it in a pair. - Yes.

(Their best friends emcee the event, for which the couple is thankful.)

I'm proud of these two, who shout their love to the world.

The beautiful and dashing In Ka Ram and Lee Seung Eun,

enter!

They look so pretty!

(Ka Ram and Seung Eun walk forward step by step, their hearts fluttering.)

(My friend is so pretty.)

(Ka Ram and Seung Eun stand in the place of promise.)

Our stars are now standing in the place of promise.

They are looking at one another with such a loving gaze.

They will now bow to one another,

which will signify their dedication to keeping their beautiful love strong,

and to keep going until they achieve their goal of marriage.

Please bow to each other.

(Although it's an engagement ceremony, they go through wedding rituals.)

Please bow to your guests,

who took time out of their busy lives to be here with you today.

Hello, friends.

(Congratulations.)

Hi!

(Many congratulations!)

Next, we have a congratulatory message from Ka Ram's friend.

Please give a warm round of applause for Kim In Ji,

who prepared an earnest letter for her friend.

Hello, everyone.

I've been friends with Im Ka Ram for 11 years,

and my name is Kim In Ji.

- She's my dearest, calmest friend. - The friend from camping.

(Why are you crying?)

Time has flown by in the blink of an eye,

and now I'm giving my friend this speech on her special day.

It's not easy for two strangers to meet,

and become a family,

but I believe that the Ka Ram I know will be able to excel at this.

And to the beautiful Seung Eun,

I hope you continue to show us the best sides of yourself,

as part of this amazing couple.

I will always support you, Ka Ram and Seung Eun.

Congratulations on your engagement.

(A time when they could feel how heartfelt their friend was being)

- This is such a new feeling. - It was a congratulatory message...

where we could feel how heartfelt the friend's message was.

(Totally moved)

Next is a time to exchange vows of love.

Each person has prepared a letter...

capturing how they feel.

Because they are both so introverted,

we know how nervous and embarrassing this might be for them.

Still, they have agreed to read their vows and overcome this with love,

so please listen closely.

Hello, Seung Eun.

Today is June 25.

It's been exactly 2 years and 19 days since we first met.

You were always an impressive and beautiful girlfriend,

but I fell in love with you again with your reliability when we traveled,

and again when I saw you pitch a tent so skillfully...

when we went on a trip last time.

I keep falling in love with you over again each day,

as I discover new sides of you.

Thinking back,

we had our share of fights over the past two years,

but when we fight, both of us stubborn and selfish to the max,

you can see how much we really love another...

when we see one of us step back and give in to the other.

I always think this.

If I'm with her, no matter where I go, no matter what happens, I can overcome.

Seung Eun, meeting you is the greatest blessing in my life.

I love you very much, and will love you even more from now on.

Next, we will hear Seung Eun's vow.

(Next is Seung Eun's turn.)

My forever friend and sister,

my loving companion,

and my lifelong partner, Ka Ram,

this letter takes the place of my vow of love.

I hope it conveys to you at least a part of how I feel.

I didn't know what to write in a vow that will last forever.

That's why I tried to write down all the feelings I have...

towards you.

(Her eyes turn red.)

After meeting you, I discovered the things I want to do,

and I discovered what I like.

We're still young, and we have many days of fighting and loving ahead of us.

But let's not take this moment for granted,

and love one another unconditionally, treating each other as precious.

If I have you, if it's the two of us,

I don't fear anything.

It's all right.

Later, when we think back to this day,

I will work hard and love you even more,

so you think that promising to marry me is the best thing you ever did.

My beautiful bride, Ka Ram,

thank you for being engaged to me. I love you.

(The letters are tightly packed with their heartfelt feelings.)

Gosh.

We can't leave out congratulations from these guests.

They are the parents.

Dreaming of the day when they can get married with all parents' support,

we have Ka Ram's mother's letter to represent how the parents feel.

"To my daughter, Ka Ram,"

"congratulations with all my heart on your engagement to Seung Eun."

"When you told me you were in a relationship with Seung Eun,"

"I feel like it was just yesterday that I made a bet with you,"

"saying the relationship wouldn't last."

"It's already been two years, though,"

"and now you're getting engaged with all your friends watching."

"I'm so proud of the two of you."

"I suddenly remember that I lost the bet,"

"and gave you 100 dollars."

"Your love may not be unchanging forever,"

"but I believe that as your love evolves,"

"it will be filled with greater trust and a stronger bond between you."

"Congratulations again and again on your relationship and your love."

"Ka Ram and Seung Eun,"

"I am and always will be a passionate supporter of yours."

"Along with your bravery and ability to confront challenges head on,"

"don't forget that you also have your mother's love as you continue on."

"I hope you will always be happy, as though happiness is your destiny."

"I love you, Seung Eun and Ka Ram."

(Her mother's love was conveyed with heartfelt sincerity.)

Gosh.

(Thank you, mother.)

We will now have the cutting of the cake,

to signify the distribution of the couple's happiness.

In 1, 2, 3. The cutting begins.

(Congratulations.)

Everyone, please rise.

In Ka Ram, Lee Seung Eun, please walk!

(Ka Ram and Seung Eun just have their final walk down the aisle.)

You look so pretty.

- That's practically a wedding. - You're right.

(They'll head into tomorrow with their hands tightly clasped.)

(Although the future may hold difficult and trying times,)

Kiss!

(we hope Ka Ram and Seung Eun are full of the happiness we see in their smiles.)

(Ka Ram and Seung Eun's Engagement, Happy Ending)

They wished them forever happiness, like happiness is their destiny.

That was a wonderful thing to say.

While watching this,

I felt like we had become the wedding hosts.

- So this is how it feels. - That's why I felt they looked so pretty,

was so happy for them, and proud of them.

While watching,

this is something that most people can dream of normally.

But for people like me,

it's so meaningful,

like a dream that could never come true.

Seeing those younger than me accomplish something like this,

I'm partly envious,

and partly proud of them.

As we were watching, we'd cry,

- then clap, then... - I'm in big trouble.

- I've never cried so much on a show. - On any show.

I did cry a lot on others,

but this is the first time I've cried so much.

Please edit those scenes out.

(Sighing)

Her mother...

was such a reliable source of support.

She was a buttress supporting them,

and told them she'd always be supporting them.

I hope the two of them do live happily ever after.

There's something I'd like to say...

to the parents who have come out.

This is what I'd like to request of them.

Nothing has changed about your child...

after they come out, compared to before.

To the children who had the courage to confess who they truly are,

please be a reliable source of support, like the best luxury designer bag.

If parents can be that way,

they will be a huge source of strength...

for their children going forward.

A truly reliable source of support.

Over the past two months,

we watched the stories of three couples.

I thought I knew relatively more than most,

and that I was more open-minded than most when the show started,

but watching these three couples, I discovered so much I didn't know.

I thought I was open-minded,

but I did have some biases.

This was a meaningful time for me to reflect on myself,

and to reconsider my own biases.

How was it for you, being part of Me(a)rry Queer?

What I'm so grateful for...

is the opportunity to learn more about these experiences,

- and to feel these kinds of emotions. - That's right.

As I was watching the three couples,

I felt that maybe I had turned into an Old Gay.

I was just worried for them.

"Will they be all right?"

"Won't they have a hard time if they're on the show,"

"and their faces are revealed to the public?"

I was worried for them in this way,

but these couples are a lot stronger...

than I expected as I worried, and much braver.

I was relieved to find that seeing them reassured me.

Many viewers also told me personally...

that Me(a)rry Queer was a good show.

They told me that it was great to see, and they understood a lot more.

I want to thank them for saying that.

I'm not an Old Gay, but a forever Top Gay.

I'm looking forward to Me(a)rry Queer Two.

We might get a second season.

That's true.

Aside from these three couples,

we hope that all LGBTQ families...

can have pleasant days going forward.

Shall we say our farewells?

The beautiful journey of queers to join the outside world.

The real coming out romance, Me(a)rry Queer.

Rather than relying on prejudice, we look forward to a world...

that is more Me(a)rry Queer, full of compassion and sympathy.

Thank you for watching.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

(Thank you for supporting Me(a)rry Queer until now.)

(Coming out)

(The first story about that difference)

Now, I'm out as a lesbian.

I'm homosexual.

I'm bisexual.

I'm an FTM transgender person.

I'm a lesbian.

I'm gay.

(To some,)

(these stories about difference may be discomfiting.)

We have two kids.

We have three.

- One's right there. - Oh, you're right.

(I hope my kids never turn out like this.)

(Society is growing more diseased due to content glorifying homosexuality.)

(The world is getting crazy.)

(This is so dirty. I can tell that only trash would like this stuff.)

(I should throw out the rainbow umbrella I got today because it was raining.)

(Things are getting crazy. There's never been a worse generation.)

(Things are getting crazy. There's never been a worse generation.)

(It's not about difference, but about sameness.)

(It's not about difference, but about sameness.)

(About the small changes within that sameness)

(Different, but beautiful. Their love makes me happy. I support them!)

(All I can see is one person in love with another person.)

(It's the first time I've supported someone else's relationship so strongly.)

(It's the first time I've supported someone else's relationship so strongly.)

(Within those small changes, an empathy for difference)

(It's not easy for me to accept difference but I accept that society is changing.)

(It's not easy for me to accept difference but I accept that society is changing.)

(At the very least, I wish people wouldn't throw rocks at others' love.)

(Everyone is a human being. The prejudice and misunderstanding they see upsets me.)

(Everyone is a human being. The prejudice and misunderstanding they see upsets me.)

- There are many people who support you. - Right.

I want you to change the prevailing mindset.

You're no different from me.

Ji Eun said this to me.

"You're the same as me now."

If you're having a really hard time, just come to me, your mother.

I really want you to be happy.

I think it's enough if you're happy now.

No matter how you live, I just want you to be happy.

We have to do better from now on.

I'll do better.

- Really? - Yes.

I love you.

- Will you kiss me like this in Korea? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

- Outside? - No.

Let's do that after we emigrate.

Okay.

You support me, right?

Of course, I do.

In any case, this is the life you want.

I can't live it for you.

Honey.

How much do you love me?

- That was so random. - Yes.

I can't express it in words.

Really?

Like the sparkles of light on the water.

Kiss me.

Again.

Again.

(The different stories of those who are the same)

(The different stories of those who are the same)

("If you will change, everything will change for you." Jim Rohn)

("If you will change, everything will change for you." Jim Rohn)