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Gosh, I needed that.

My relationship ended, but...

DEPARTMENT STORE: 730,000 WON PINOCCHIO BAR: 54,500 WON

TOTAL: 3,298,300 WON ...my credit card bill still remained.

Restoring my crushed self-esteem and my disrupted daily routine

are what I had to focus on following my breakup.

HEE-JAE AND HYUN-WOO'S RESTAURANT TOUR

HEE-JAE, HYUN-WOO

Since I vowed to put myself first from now on,

I'll clear out the remnants of my past relationship

and figure out what I really want in life...

in order to satisfy my desires

and for my own happiness.

DELETE

DELETE POST?

THE PIRATE SHIP WAS SCARY

DELETE

As of today, Son Hee-jae is reborn.

HIT THE SPOT

EPISODE 4. PERFECT PARTNER REQUIREMENTS

What does Mr. Sim want this time?

Beats me.

Maybe there's a new project this week.

The workload will fall on us since we're the easiest to order around.

You looked like hell these past two weeks, but you're in a good mood today.

It's time I got my act together.

By the way, how did it go with that guy?

We agreed to meet this weekend.

This weekend? As in a date?

Don't be ridiculous.

This isn't some romantic rendezvous.

It's the real deal.

I need my head on straight if I don't want to be devoured.

What do you mean, "devoured"?

This isn't the animal kingdom.

Do you know what happens when two predators cross paths?

No.

One of them might die.

This isn't a game.

You're just sleeping with him once. What's all this fuss about?

Who says it's a one-time thing?

You won't know until you've actually done it.

I can feel it already. You know how my hunches are.

It's me, Lee Mi-na.

"It's me, Lee Mi-na."

Hey, wait up.

- I hope everything goes well. - Likewise.

- Shall we get going? - Sure.

Now, then...

You're here.

These two are the hosts of our podcast.

Say hello. This is Mr. Kim from Fang Entertainment.

- Hello. - Hello.

Yes, hello.

- I look forward to hearing from you. - Don't you worry.

Okay, then.

- Mr. Kang, shall we? - Sure.

I'll see you around, Mr. Kang.

- Get in here. - All right.

Here you go.

18:00 KANG IN-CHAN Isn't this Mr. Kang's seminar?

Right, the book festival.

I'll pass.

I have something important lined up this weekend.

Well...

Do you need us to help out with this event?

Like always, you're quick to read the room.

Our podcast

is on the verge of becoming widely popular.

So what do we do now?

Promotions!

Great timing, right?

I see. You want to set up a PR booth.

Isn't that a job for the PR team?

Why would I make the hosts run a PR booth

when you should be hosting the show?

- What? - What?

You want us to host a live episode at the festival?

Yes, it's a public broadcast. What do you think?

People in their 20s and 30s will be flooding the event.

You can interview them and promote the show.

Of course, I'll make sure that your overtime pay will be worth it.

How much are we talking about?

Ms. Son, please.

Do you really want to work over the weekend?

It will be for exactly an hour, and you'll be paid double.

I'm in!

Come on!

That's the spirit!

You'll get paid as much as you work,

so you might as well enjoy it.

I've arranged everything with the event organizer,

so get ready for the show.

Sure thing.

- Extra pay. - Double the amount.

What a relief.

PLAY BOOKS GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE

Are you planning on getting married to your job?

My credit card bill this month is no joke.

Why rest when we can make money?

Don't you agree?

But I already told you about my important engagement this weekend.

It's just for an hour.

For me? Please?

Be more desperate.

- Please, help me out. - My gosh.

Fine. You're so annoying.

I love you!

PLAY BOOKS ONLINE MERCHANDISING

PLAY BOOKS ONLINE MERCHANDISING

NEWLY RELEASED NOVELS

Aren't you heading home?

Want to go for drinks?

I have a blind date after work.

What? That's out of the blue.

No, it's not.

When do you think is the perfect time to meet someone new?

After a breakup.

That's what you told me, remember?

Your head is finally back on straight again.

It's good to have you back.

My goodness.

I can't believe it.

I'm single for the first time in five years.

I need to get myself back in the game.

Don't tell me you're wearing matching underwear today.

Of course, I am.

It's me, Son Hee-jae.

Watch out, boys.

I'm so proud of you, Hee-jae.

Right. There's nothing better than physical labor to get over a breakup.

You get it, right?

Hello, my name is Cha Sun-woo.

I literally had to beg Soo-young to set up this date.

You did?

You're even prettier in person, though.

Thank you.

Why don't we sit?

Okay.

Excuse me. Can we get the menu, please?

I hope you enjoy your meal.

Thanks. You too.

Okay.

You must be very busy.

No, I'm not.

Hee-jae.

Try some of this.

Thank you. Enjoy.

Right.

Do you want anything else?

How about we order some drinks, then?

I'm in the mood to drink.

Just a second, then.

Okay.

Hee-jae.

How about we order some wine?

I'd love that.

Excuse me.

Hee-jae.

Hee-jae?

You seem tipsy. Are you all right?

I'm fine.

I haven't had wine in a while, so it went straight to my head.

It'd be a shame to part ways so early tonight.

Why don't we go somewhere quiet?

"Somewhere quiet"?

I'd like that.

But why haven't you had any wine?

It seems like I'm the only one who's drinking.

You actually did drink most of it.

Let's raise our glasses.

Cheers!

Humans learn from their mistakes and become better people because of them.

I decided to let my past failures be the fuel to stoke my fire.

BABY HOTEL

Do you have a place in mind?

No, not really.

I was just looking for a decent place.

How about here, then?

It looks nice and clean.

Here?

Can you give me a second?

Why? Don't you like it?

It looks really nice.

I've actually been here...

What I meant was...

Anyway, doesn't it seem nice?

Right?

- Well... - Yes?

I'm really sorry,

but my mom says I shouldn't go here.

Your mom?

Yes, my mom.

Drinks? Then order some wine.

No soju! Suggest someplace quiet.

A motel on your first date? She's not in her right mind.

Come home. I'm worried about you, son.

Hee-jae, are you all right?

- Hey, Mom. - You're not at a motel, are you?

Of course not. I said no.

- Really? - Of course.

- Then hurry on home. - Sure thing. I'll be right home.

- I love you, son. - I love you too, Mom.

- Give me a kiss. - All right.

Have a pleasant night, then.

Bye.

Hee-jae, next time, I'll get permission from my mom.

What the...

Mom, can you call me a cab?

- Did she leave? - Yes.

Good. Hold tight. I'll come pick you up.

18:00 KANG IN-CHAN

KANG IN-CHAN, A GUIDE TO SEX IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

A GUIDE TO SEX IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

PSYCHOLOGY FOR HER, A TALK ABOUT SEX WRITTEN BY KANG IN-CHAN

AUTHOR OH WOON-YONG

HIT THE SPOT LIVE PODCAST

PLAY BOOKS

Make sure it's centered.

Place it a little higher.

A little higher.

Ms. Lee.

A little lower, please.

- Is this good? - It's not perfect,

but it'll be legible.

There we go.

I knew Mr. Sim would do this to us.

Mr. Kang gets a flashy sign, but we're stuck in the corner.

We even gave up on our day off.

Isn't it nice and cozy here?

- What do you think, Yi-kyung? - I love how we get to see Mr. Kang.

I wonder where he is.

Of course, it's always just me who complains.

Work yourself off like a slave.

The only thing you'll get in return is fatigue.

We already agreed to do this, so we might as well have fun doing it.

Just one hour. After that, I'm leaving.

Today's an important day for me.

Good luck.

AWESOME LOVE

A special show hosted at The Awesome Love Festival.

Hit the Spot is here live, and it begins right now.

Please, take your seats.

Hello and welcome.

Hello.

Please take your seats.

AWESOME LOVE

Today, we'll be talking about

our sex partners.

We're going to pass around the mic,

so feel free to share your opinions.

Who wants to talk to us about sex partners?

Over there. The man in the blue striped shirt.

- Me? - Yes, you.

HIT THE SPOT

Do you have a sex partner?

A sex partner?

No, I don't.

I'm lonely.

I DON'T ENVY YOU, 28, MALE STUDENT

What are the advantages of having a sex partner?

Convenience.

You're not dating, so you don't have to celebrate anniversaries

or text each other every day.

Obviously, I'm talking about a friend.

It's not about me.

Can we also hear from the man seated next to you?

FWB is someone you can have sex with

as well as attend festivals together.

You can even go watch a movie together.

Obviously, I'm talking about a friend.

It's not about us.

- We're just friends. - We're just friends.

FWB, 27, MALE, STUDENT IT'S COMPLICATED, 26, FEMALE, STUDENT

Friends with benefits and sex partners.

Can you tell us how they're different?

A sex partner is someone you only meet past 10 p.m.

If you can see them earlier, it's FWB.

But you might as well date in that case.

Anyway, I find it weird.

MS. CONSERVATIVE, 29, FEMALE OFFICE WORKER

Psychology for Her, A Talk about Sex.

Author Kang In-chan's book talk will begin now.

It's about to begin. Can I go?

Wait.

What?

Ms. Lee, I'll get going too.

You should at least help us clean up.

Right, of course. I should do that.

A GUIDE TO SEX IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING, AUTHOR KANG IN-CHAN

The turnout is incredible.

How do you spend your free time?

- Having chicken and beer! - Having chicken and beer!

That sounds good.

- Watching movies! - Movies are good.

- Watching dramas. - Traveling.

Watching dramas and traveling.

There's a lot to enjoy.

Then...

what about sex or masturbation?

We now live in the age of social distancing.

Reduced human contact has lowered our stress levels in general.

But there's a new stress that cannot be eased.

What would that be?

It's our sex drive.

Single people now find it difficult to find partners due to the pandemic,

which leads them to seek more ways of pleasuring themselves.

Meanwhile, couples are now able to pay more attention to each other.

That said, I think this is a time for us to enjoy a more honest and fun sex life.

Do you agree?

- Yes, we do! - Yes, we do!

Then why don't we come up with some rules

that will ensure a fun but safe sex life?

- Sure. - Sounds good.

DJ Son.

How would you describe your ideal sex partner?

Someone who is hygienic and knows the importance of birth control.

One, practice safe sex.

Talk to your partner

and discuss the most reasonable birth control method.

You can't enjoy sex when you're worried

about STDs and pregnancies.

Two, communicate.

Sex isn't a one-person activity.

Lock eyes with your partner,

and study their expressions as well as their reactions.

It'd be good to pay attention to each other's expressions

and indulge in pillow talk afterward.

Sex may seem like physical activity.

But would it surprise you if I said it's also a verbal exercise?

Talk about what works for you and what doesn't.

What you want from your partner and what you enjoy in bed.

I want sex that involves a healthy amount of conversation.

Last but not least,

enjoy what comes after as much as the foreplay.

What comes after the guy ejaculates is also part of the experience.

I wonder if there's someone out there who ticks all of these boxes.

Should we wrap things up?

Should we?

Let's go.

- Look at all those people. - In that sense,

- your choice of partner - What?

is a vital part of your relationship.

Do you want to find a good sex partner?

- Yes. - Yes.

Do you want to practice safe sex?

- Yes. - Yes.

Then first, you should learn to respect your own sexual desires first.

Why is he going out of his way to explain things that we already know?

Be quiet, will you?

Damn it. I'm late.

- I have to go. - Come on...

See you.

Ms. Son, can I leave too?

- No. - Here.

Thank you so much.

How could you?

Even though there are many things you can enjoy alone,

I hope you can still continue to be intimate with someone special

because two is always better than one.

So don't be so embarrassed

and be confident to make demands on your partner.

Demand that they touch you.

That'll be all for today.

That was great!

Mr. Kang!

Girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, or children...

Do you have any of them?

No. What about you?

Same here.

I'm not interested in dating or marriage.

That's great. Neither am I.

I'm only telling you this because people often mistake this.

I don't have sex with just anyone.

Neither do I.

All I want is to meet someone who shares my values.

I bet it hasn't been easy to meet someone like that.

Tell me about it.

We aren't even asking for much.

- Can I get another? - Sure.

Does single malt work for you?

Cunnilingus is a must for me.

For me,

it's anal.

You haven't done it before?

- If you don't want to-- - Hardly.

Sounds good. I'll give it a shot.

If it's your first time, I suggest getting checked out by a doctor.

That's just common sense.

Let's set a date.

Weekends work best for me. How about you?

I'll work around your schedule.

But I can't guarantee anything if there's an emergency.

I see.

That explains the hit-and-run.

Are you a police officer?

Or maybe a firefighter?

Do I need to answer that?

Not at all.

I don't need to know.

I guess

we should get to know each other.

Let's just head upstairs.

Wait.

Let me freshen up first.

KIM HYUN-WOO Hee-jae, are you asleep?

How have you been?

I'm not doing so well.

YOU WERE ALWAYS BY MY SIDE

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU'RE NOT WITH ME ANYMORE

THERE WERE SO MANY THINGS I WANTED TO DO WITH YOU

BUT THERE'S NO NEXT TIME FOR US

KIM HYUN-WOO: I'M SORRY

Hello.

Hey, you're here. You've been coming alone a lot lately.

Life is a lonely journey.

Hey! What are you doing here by yourself?

It's my afterparty.

Hold on. Do you two know each other?

Yes.

I'm the advisor on the podcast that she hosts.

A podcast? What is it called?

I'd like to tune in.

- Hit the Spot. - What?

Wait, what now?

Is it an erotic show?

Of course not.

It isn't?

Do you two know each other?

He may seem like a decent young man now,

but he used to follow me around the neighborhood all the time

when we were young.

He'd cry and tell me that he needed to pee.

- That's enough. - Okay.

Soju again, right?

No. Today, I'm having whiskey.

That's new.

Why are you so surprised? It's no big deal.

Come to think of it, you seem somewhat different today.

I'll have what he's having.

Just a second.

Thank you.

No problem.

Jeez, what is this?

Why? Don't you like it?

It's top-shelf material.

I'll just have soju.

I'll try something new next time.

Sure. Go at your own pace.

Rushing into things is never good.

Here's the soju that you love so much.

Thank you.

I hope you two get along.

He thinks he's better than everyone,

so he doesn't have any friends.

Humor him a little.

How about a toast?

Hey, it's raining.

It's a perfect day for a drink.

And I know the perfect song for a rainy day.

Mi-na...

Hello?

Yes.

Right now?

Okay. I'll be there right away.

Okay.

SORRY, BUT I RECEIVED AN SOS UNTIL NEXT TIME

Did he take off again?

I have a question.

What is it with men?

Why do they always end up regretting it only after they've broken up?

Why?

Why regret it when it's too late?

He was always so selfish.

What we ate,

where we went for dates, and even sex.

I let him have his way at first since I liked him.

"We'll eat something you like next time."

"We'll go where you want next time."

"Next time."

Next time as in when?

That went on for five years.

That's just how people are.

They all want to be dominant in some way,

so they're quick to exploit the kindness of others.

Are you like that too?

Of course not.

Whatever. Everyone is like that.

But everyone says they're different and that they're considerate.

I really am, though.

I'm saying you're all the same!

No, we're not.

So you'll go along with something you don't like?

Willingly.

- You don't drink soju, do you? - I don't.

- Try it anyway. - Hold on.

Who drinks soju after having whiskey?

See? You're all the same.

Willingly, my foot.

Now it's your turn.

There are two types of men in this world.

Men who never use the word "sex."

And men who have no problem saying the word "sex."

Unfortunately, all my ex-boyfriends fell under the first category.

Mr. Kang.

Do you know

what kind of expression you make

when you're absolutely ecstatic?

While doing what?

You know what.

That thing.

While having sex?

But he falls under the latter category.

I'm not sure.

My expression?

I've never thought about it before.

Mr. Kang.

Do you want to do it with me?

Wait.

Do what?

Let's see for ourselves.

What expressions we make during sex.

How do I look?

You're beautiful.