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One!

Happy new year!

I hope you enjoy the salsa and jazz performances,

and have a taste of our new hotel opening in Havana.

Here we invite you to a feverish night in Havana!

I'd like double cheese with lettuce and avocado.

You haven't eaten anything all day?

No. We were also busy in Sokcho because it's the New Year.

I came thanks to Mr. Nam coming for me.

Here.

But…

are you really okay with this?

Yes, there's no one else around.

Does this bother you?

No, not at all.

-It's good. -You must've been hungry.

Mr. Nam let me ride in your seat.

Really?

Once, Ms. Jang said she wanted to ride in that seat,

and he said that's never allowed.

"I'm not here for Mr. Kim Jin-hyuk.

I'm here to escort Ms. Cha's boyfriend."

Are you happy I'm here?

Do you even need to ask?

I want to hear it directly from you.

It was the best way to start the year.

You really should enter a writing competition.

Your lines are getting better.

We should get going, then.

Yes, I have work at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Should I give you a ride?

No, I'll take the bus and have a nap.

Why don't we go on a late-night date?

-A late-night date? -Yes.

I can take the first train to work.

You have work on New Year's.

Now I feel guilty as your CEO.

You're going to be tired.

If you don't want to, we could just go home now.

See, you're always teasing me.

If it's okay with you,

let's go see a movie.

It's okay if you're not interested.

No, let's do them all.

Though I don't think we can manage all of them.

What should we watch?

I'm not sure.

I hope there are seats since it's the New Year.

Is there a movie you want to watch?

What's out these days? I'm not too sure.

You know, I happen to know

every movie that's showing in Hongje-dong.

There's nothing you can't do.

Finally, the lucky draw for a one-night stay at our hotel

will take place.

ONE-NIGHT STAY AT DONGHWA HOTEL

And the ticket number of the lucky winner is…

Let's see.

The lucky number is…

-Twenty… -Oh, gosh.

Twenty-something? Yes!

-Twenty three! Congratulations! -Really?

Yes! Number 23! That's me!

Sorry, excuse me. Sorry.

Sorry.

I'm fine. I'm okay. Sorry about that.

Give him a big round of applause.

May I ask our lucky winner

how you plan on using this voucher?

I'm going to use it.

-What, all by yourself? -Yes. I don't…

-You don't have a girlfriend? -No, not yet.

Oh, I see. Okay then.

Why not take this chance to take off your mask

and invite someone on stage?

-No, no. -Okay, I'll take it off.

Please give him a hand!

Gosh, I told him not to take it off.

-What's with him? -Gosh, I can't believe it's him.

Now go ahead

-and invite someone. -Okay.

The beautiful lady who was just dancing with me now.

Could you take off your mask too?

Please take off your mask.

Where is she? Did she leave?

-She was right there just now. -I see.

Give him another round of applause as we deliver his prize.

Jin-myung, I won!

Please excuse me.

Wait. Excuse me.

Excuse me.

-What? -What?

What?

You're… You're that cute secretary.

Well, I didn't expect to see you here.

Then please excuse me.

Excuse me. What's this?

What's what?

You seemed pretty interested in me earlier,

but you're ignoring me now that my mask is off.

I wasn't interested.

It was just a party.

Besides, it's not like we're on friendly terms.

Yes, we're not on friendly terms,

but that doesn't mean we should ignore each other.

I mean, there's Jin-hyuk and your boss.

-And? -Fate must've brought us together.

So come with us for a drink.

We even closed the restaurant for this.

Look. It'll be so sad if it's just us.

But if you'll be kind and grace us with your presence,

I think we'll have a heck of a time.

My goodness.

Just one beer.

-Just one. -But I'm busy.

I can't stay long.

Do you want popcorn?

I thought you were more into squid.

Let's get popcorn.

There aren't that many people.

Do you think it's my taste in movies?

No, it's perfectly fine.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Hey, are you okay?

Yes, the drinks taste really sweet today.

-They're going down so fast. -I see.

I actually starved all day today.

I didn't want a belly. But you see…

Excuse me. Can I have another one?

Hey, wait. Hold on.

Give me your address first. I'll take you home if you get drunk.

Hey, what's this now?

-Why are you after my address? -What about it?

Fine, I'll leave you here if you get drunk.

I'm totally fine.

I was looking forward to today, but it was you again.

Same here. I was just as disappointed.

That's enough, guys.

It's the new year, so let's welcome a happy new year.

Let's stay happy and all say cheers.

How can you be so happy when your brother got exiled to Sokcho?

Seriously? Are you two on bad terms?

-What, my brother? -Yes, your brother, Kim Jin-hyuk.

Isn't he your brother?

Isn't it just a transfer? Why call it an exile?

He did nothing wrong.

Hey, she's just drunk.

She must talk nonsense when she's drunk.

What? You really didn't know?

He woke up a sleeping tiger.

Mr. Kim

dared to touch

the scary tiger called Taegyeong.

What a crisis. Jin-hyuk and this woman are both sources of trouble.

Ms. Jang, did you pass out?

Hey, she's sleeping. What…

Hey, Jin-myung! Where are you going?

Great way to start the year.

Pick up, Jin-hyuk. Please.

The exit is this way.

Time sure flies, doesn't it?

You're going to be exhausted with all those check-outs.

I was able to spend time with you,

so I should endure it.

Don't do anything today and just get some rest.

Don't worry about me.

I'll be fine.

Of course. You're Ms. Cha Soo-hyun.

You should go now. You'll miss your bus.

I'm off, then.

-Bye. -Bye.

Have a safe drive.

What is it?

I'm really going this time.

-Call me. -Roll up the window.

You'll catch a cold.

I'm off then. Have a safe drive.

Bye!

You go too!

Bye!

Just go!

What am I doing here?

-What's this? -What do you think?

You couldn't even hold your liquor.

You should've taken me to a hotel.

You know,

I was going to be nice and get you a room

with the voucher that I won,

but I couldn't because the rooms were full.

So you just left me here?

This is like the saying,

"No good deed goes unpunished."

This is crazy.

-Let's go. -Where?

-To the sauna. -Is it nearby?

It's just across the road. Let's get hangover soup afterwards.

Gosh, my stomach hurts.

Gosh, my back.

Goodness, my stomach.

Gosh, my back.

I feel so much better now.

Here.

You drank a lot.

It'll make you feel better.

Thanks.

You really saved my life.

-Hey, about Jin-hyuk… -Yes?

How is his transfer an "exile"?

It's a transfer. It's not an exile.

But last night, you said he was exiled

-and made Jin-myung get worried. -I did?

Then what do you mean

when you said he woke the sleeping tiger called Taegyeong?

It was the alcohol speaking.

I knew something wasn't right when he told me about his transfer.

It's a new hotel, so it's neat and nice.

-And it has an ocean view. -Gosh, what's going on?

DONGHWA HOTEL CEO SPOTTED ON A NEW YEAR DATE

Oh, not another one!

Sorry?

JANG MI-JIN

I'm not happy, Mr. Nam.

There's trouble again.

Did something happen to Ms. Cha?

Weren't you with her last night?

She had another photo taken with Mr. Kim, and it's all over the Internet!

It's nothing serious. Just go back to bed.

What's wrong with a young couple being on a date?

You're overreacting.

Hey, this is no time to just sit there and be smug.

The world is no longer a romantic place like you think it is.

-They're hounding her. -You sure have energy.

There's no saving her!

Well, happy new year!

Mr. Nam…

You can't stop a sneeze,

children, love, and…

Maybe burping too.

Do you want to meet all three, or just one that you like?

What do you mean?

How long will you use this room all by yourself?

I should wash.

I will never approve

of Soo-hyun.

There was a vulgar picture of her and that man again.

Taegyeong Group was on the trending searches too.

And your name as well.

I suggest you meet all three.

DONGHWA HOTEL CEO SPOTTED ON A NEW YEAR DATE

SECRETARY JANG

MOM

I…

I won't let him get away with this.

I'll get rid of him.

Are you really going to let Soo-hyun have her way like this?

She won't even pick up my calls.

I'm sure she's just busy.

This isn't just about her.

I'll see her,

so stop calling her.

Oh, my goodness.

I have just one daughter, and she's of no help at all.

Thank you.

Hello.

May I assist you with checking out?

You've been checked out.

Thank you.

Have a great day.

Isn't he the guy from the photo with the CEO?

Yes, that's right.

Thank you.

Hey.

What's with all the chatting today?

Please excuse me.

Did you get any sleep?

I did. And when I woke up, it got noisy.

Are you okay?

Well, I knew it was coming.

Your beauty just stands out.

Your face has been exposed.

Yes, I came out really nice.

Better than real life, right?

You look much better in person.

President Cha.

This is all…

very natural.

We knew it was coming.

So don't worry about a thing.

I'm fine.

It's been quiet here.

Are you listening to me?

I'm hungry.

I should go eat something.

Have something delicious so you can recharge yourself.

-Hello. -Hello. On your way, are you?

Mrs. Kim.

This is Jin-hyuk, isn't it?

What?

What is this?

I'm not quite sure.

-Jin-myung. -What?

Can you come here for a sec?

This…

This is Jin-hyuk in this picture, right?

It's probably someone who looks like him.

No, this is Jin-hyuk.

Maybe the CEO bought him dinner

because he's so good at his job.

Why would she do that when she had him transferred to Sokcho?

And why at a cinema?

Wait. When was this picture even taken?

From what I heard, they're actually acquainted.

Where was it again? Cuba!

-That's where they met. -Really?

Why would she date a guy like Jin-hyuk?

Hey, what about your brother?

You can't be objective because he's your son.

Are you sure they're just acquaintances?

Yes. It's nothing, Mom.

No, but this is just weird.

Why do you have women's shoes in your room?

Women's shoes?

Well…

They somehow ended up in my bag while in Cuba,

but I just held onto them for my photos later on.

Cuba.

If they met in Cuba…

Yes, Dad.

Hey, why don't we eat lunch together since it's the New Year?

Sure.

This place is a bit pricey, so you pay.

You earn a lot more than me.

We should have gone somewhere cheaper.

Did you see the news?

Yes, I did.

Your name was also on the trending searches list.

I'm sorry.

I'm used to having my name on the trending searches list.

It's different this time.

No word from Taegyeong?

They'll be attacking soon.

Will you be okay?

I think the best defense is to attack.

So you'll fight them?

I've always been getting ready.

And I think now's the time.

But something worries me.

If I do start to make that move,

I might become a hindrance in your career.

Well, all these years,

I was a hindrance in your life.

-Dad. -You just think about yourself.

This is a big fight.

But…

Will he be okay?

It's unbearable

to watch someone precious go through a hard time because of you.

We're immune to being talked about by others. But he…

He's normal.

It can be agonizing,

having that normal life shattered.

I'm sure you know better.

But Taegyeong probably won't leave him alone.

-Let's eat. -Okay.

JIN-HYUK

Your call cannot be connected…

JIN-MYUNG

Hey, Jin-myung.

I wondered why you weren't calling back, but I found out online.

You look great in that photo.

Well, I am good-looking.

Do Mom and Dad know?

They don't.

So don't worry,

and just remember to take your supplements.

They only got them for you.

Hey, I'll get some for you.

Are you all well?

Of course.

It hasn't been that long since you left. You're coming on your day off, right?

They won't cook meat unless you're here.

Sure, I'll come see you.

Did you have dinner?

Yes. What about you?

I'm going to eat with Dae-chan now.

Mom brought us rice cake soup.

I see.

Well, eat up.

And happy new year.

Happy new year to you too.

It's cold. I'm hanging up.

He's just too nice.

He should just worry about himself.

I'm sorry.

Is there a way to retrieve it somehow?

All the sheets have been taken to our laundry room.

How about we mail it to you once we find it?

The thing is…

my daughter won't go anywhere without that teddy bear.

Can't we just come back for it later?

They said it's going to be a while before we can get it back.

Did you lose a friend?

Are you sure they were removed with the sheets?

Yes. We had checked out,

but she had an upset stomach and kept throwing up.

So we went back in to get her changed,

and I think that's when we left it.

Mommy.

Can you wait here a bit?

I'll go find your friend.

Go eat some ice cream with your mommy.

The ice cream here is really delicious.

I even had two myself.

You can wait here without crying, right?

There's going to be a ton of sheets down there.

I'll go have a look.

Without it, she'll keep crying.

I'm so sorry.

I can't guarantee it, but I'll try my best.

Please wait.

I'm really sorry.

-Sorry. -Let's have some ice cream.

You're going to go through all this?

I promise I won't get in the way.

Gosh, are you sure about this?

Here you go.

It's been two hours already.

He's still looking.

-It won't be easy finding it. -Right?

-How is he planning to find it? -Let's just go.

What?

There you are.

I found it.

You're sleeping?

When I'm here?

Wake up.

Ta-da!

My teddy bear!

-Mommy, it's my bear! -Happy?

-I kept my promise, didn't I? -Yes.

You should thank him.

Thank you.

Oh, it's nothing.

Thank you so much.

Please, it's nothing.

I'm glad I could be of help.

I'll be off then.

-Bye. -Bye!

-Thank you, sir. -Thank you, sir!

-Bye. -Bye!

Have a great day.

Ma'am.

You left your phone behind.

-Thank you. -No worries.

-Oh, thank you. -Goodbye, then.

I asked you to meet to talk to you about something.

I personally don't have anything

I wish to talk to you about, Woo-seok.

So please excuse me.

Is this what I think it is?

I kept the ring even after all this time.

Romantic, right?

Come back to me.

We'll live far away from my mom.

You don’t have to attend our family events.

I'll turn them down for you.

And you can continue to run the hotel.

You like your work, right?

-Woo-seok. -I'll do anything.

Why now?

Whenever your mother punished me,

you just stood there watching in silence.

Your mother gave me a hard time,

but I don't give it much thought now.

But what I can't forget...

is the look you had in your eyes

as you just stood there watching,

powerless and weak.

And after every one of those days,

you'd shower me with gifts and jewelry.

And that's what made me feel worse.

-Back then, I… -Back then,

I told myself...

to think of myself as a vegetable.

And I just held on.

Then when you said you had someone else,

I had no other choice.

I no longer had a reason to hold on anymore.

Soo-hyun, about that…

Why don't we just go abroad?

How about Cuba? You're building a hotel there.

Shall we go live there?

He…

He means a lot to me.

He's special to me.

Don't you feel the same way

about the woman you're seeing?

So, why me?

I hope we can just...

meet each other with a smile on our faces.

When the wind blows,

you stir up.

And that's okay.

But don't get swept away by that wind.

Check-out is at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow,

and the elevator is over there.

-Thank you. -Have a pleasant stay.

Hello, ma'am.

What brings you here?

If you had called, we would've…

May I steal him for a second?

You know who I am, right?

Yes.

I came here because there's something I need to say.

Okay.

I'm warning you.

Don't ever approach Soo-hyun again.

Her world isn't for a young man to just trespass on.

Why aren't you...

answering me?

I can't give you the answer you're after.

Soo-hyun…

I mean, President Cha…

She'll be marrying Woo-seok again.

It's all been talked out between our families,

so please don't do this.

Is that what Ms. Cha wants?

Some people are destined to live an obedient life.

Excuse me for saying this,

but there's no such life.

It’s her life,

and she'd be miserable to live a life planned out by someone else.

Why do you even dare to add in your opinion?

You must've gotten bold now that you're dating my daughter,

but I had to come a long way.

Don’t make me make the same trip again.

Because of you,

a huge war is about to start.

It's something far beyond your imagination

and reason.

Do you even know that it's you

who has driven President Cha to that point?

Yes, I say go ahead with it.

Hello, President Cha.

I believe you know her.

She's the one who called you on my phone.

I scolded her after that.

I'm sorry, President Cha.

It's okay, Ms. Jo.

Thank you for calling.

How do you know Mr. Kim?

We're friends from middle school.

I see.

We'll be off then.

Wait.

Is this making you uncomfortable?

Oh, no. It's just…

You're Jin-hyuk's friend,

so I want to ask you something.

He hardly talks about himself.

Does he tell you he's okay?

President Cha.

I know this is rude...

but can't you just stop here?

Jin-hyuk told me

that he has to go to Sokcho to help you protect this hotel.

That it's the only way he can protect you.

If this goes on…

I'm sorry, President Cha.

No.

You don't have to be sorry.

Thank you.

What's up?

I have something to show you.

Not as your secretary, but as your friend.

It's something to think about.

What is it?

DONGHWA CEO'S BOYFRIEND HE'S NOT RICH OR A CONGLOMERATE HEIR

HE PICKED UP GIRLS BY LOOKING SMART WITH HIS BOOKS

HE REALLY HAS LUCKED OUT

THEY RUN A FRUIT SHOP I GUESS LOOKS ARE ALL THAT MATTERS

HE'S SO GOOD-LOOKING!

Poor Jin-hyuk.

And one more thing.

It's about your mother.

I think she went to Sokcho to see him.

Jin-hyuk told me

that he has to go to Sokcho to help you protect this hotel.

Taegyeong probably won't leave him alone.

This is all…

very natural.

So don't worry about a thing.

Jin-hyuk, this is you, right?

Shouldn't you treat us to drinks?

Hey, does that mean free stays at the hotel for us?

This means Donghwa Hotel is going to be yours someday.

Because of you,

a huge war is about to start.

Do you even know that it's you

who has driven President Cha to that point?

PRESIDENT CHA

Yes, President Cha.

I bet you're busy.

I was busy learning about the hotel.

Did you eat well?

And are you still beautiful as ever?

Yes, I'm doing well.

Jin-hyuk.

Yes?

Your profile is now public.

With a lot of exaggeration.

It's just my college friends joking around.

It doesn't bother me at all.

But people have started to degrade...

your good nature.

And your hard efforts

are being misinterpreted as selfishness.

It makes me feel…

They're just a few out of the 50 million in this country.

It's not important at all.

No, that's not true. I know.

That one sharp word stabs you in the heart,

and the wound runs so deep

that it won't even heal well.

President Cha.

I'm really fine.

I'm more worried about you.

Don't go on the Internet, okay?

Just listen to music and eat well.

Okay?

How about we take some time to think about this again?

This is hard for you, isn't it?

Because I'm just too average.

I bet I put you...

in a more difficult spot.

No, it's not that.

I'm just scared.

I'm scared...

that you might get hurt.

Don’t be scared.

The closer I get to you...

the more I seem to shake up your world, so I'm hesitant.

I'm scared...

the eyes that are watching me...

will now watch you too.

How about this, then?

"No news is good news."

If we don't hear from each other, we'll think everything is okay.

Why don't we try that for a bit?

How about a bet to see...

who can last longer?

It'll hurt to win,

or to lose that kind of bet.

But okay, let's try it.

Okay.

Aren't you bored?

You were sent here out of the blue.

It got lonely on my first day, but I'm getting used to it.

How was the atmosphere at that team dinner?

Don't get me started. It was crazy.

Was it really?

I'm really fine.

I'm more worried about you.

I'm not the Cha Soo-hyun who was sold off to Taegyeong Group

or the Cha Soo-hyun who's crazy about her hotel.

I'm also not the Cha Soo-hyun

who makes the guy she likes get criticized.

I'm usually good at holding things in,

but here I am now.

TO OUR FAMILY AT DONGHWA

ALONG WITH DONGHWA HOTEL, I HOPE THE YEAR 2019 FOR YOU…

To our family at Donghwa.

Along with Donghwa Hotel, I hope the year 2019 for you…

Magic.

A MAGICAL…

…is a magical year filled with much happiness.

CHA SOO-HYUN, CEO OF DONGHWA HOTEL

So it's body wash this year.

Mr. Park?

I hope you're more hygienic this year.

I shower day and night. What are you on about?

Really? How come I could never tell?

1 MONTH LATER

Hey, why won't you ever visit?

It's already been a month.

I'd love to go.

But there's tons of work to do.

Are you staying there because of the scenery?

I must say it's nice being close to the sea.

Take the afternoon off and visit. Your parents seem worried.

Okay. Let's talk later.

Bye.

I'm just scared.

I'm scared...

that you might get hurt.

It'll hurt to win,

or to lose that kind of bet.

But okay, let's try it.

Once the film runs out,

you open this and take it out.

To develop the photos, you'll have to go to a studio.

If you're concerned someone may see them,

why don't you ask Mrs. Lee?

She has a dark room at her place.

By myself?

Wouldn't that be weird?

-Hello. -Goodness, welcome.

I was passing by and wondered if you were in.

Great timing. I was getting bored, so it's nice to have company.

I don't know much about tea.

I heard it's nice, but I'm not sure how you'll find it.

My goodness, you didn't need to bring me anything.

That way, I can come again.

Thank you.

You brought some film, right?

How did you know?

Jin-hyuk called me.

He asked me to develop them if you ever come by.

I heard he's in Sokcho.

What a nice life he has.

I bet it's nice working by the sea.

-But it's all new to him-- -Oh, right.

Do you want to see the dark room?

Come on, now.

This is amazing.

Jin-hyuk always says the same thing whenever he develops photos here.

-You try it this time. -Me?

It'll help you learn.

This way now.

First, slide the film in there.

That's right.

And there you go.

Is this how you do it?

Well done.

Now you just wait.

Amazing.

If you like what you see,

-dip it into the first one. -Okay.

That's right.

Go ahead and do that. Yes.

You know...

I still miss my late husband very much.

But I guess I'll only meet him once I'm dead.

See him when you want to. That's winning in life.

The closer I get to you,

the more I seem to shake up your world,

so I'm hesitant.

If you chicken out, you're letting them win.

Worrying will only ruin your health.

Now that it's come to this,

from tomorrow onward,

we need to be closer than ever.

It was fun sharing them with you.

But to distance myself again,

and to go back to acting like nothing matters…

It's still painful.

If we ever find ourselves in a difficult situation,

we should hang in there by recollecting

all the good memories from Cuba until now.

Every step I take, I think,

"Cha Soo-hyun, Cha Soo-hyun."

So of course I mean it.

Why are you only worried about me?

I'm more worried that I might've put you in a tougher spot.

You always come to me.

To Sokcho,

and to my house.

Let's hang in there with all these good memories.

Okay.

I'll also try my best.

WAVES ARE NATURAL TO THE OCEAN,

AND THINKING OF YOU WAS ONLY NATURAL TO ME

Where, and in what form,

do you think we'll end up meeting again?

PRESIDENT CHA

PRESIDENT CHA

President Cha.

That "no news is good news" bet.

I lose.

We forgot to decide what the winner will get as a prize.

What are you doing right now?

I'm out with my team for a group dinner.

There are so many great restaurants here.

Really?

But where are the others?

The others are…

Waves are natural to the ocean,

and thinking of you...

was only natural to me.

WAVES ARE NATURAL TO THE OCEAN,

AND THINKING OF YOU

WAS ONLY NATURAL TO ME

I went to the playground in Hongje-dong.

It's going to be torn down.

Why?

Because the world changes.

I'm getting all sorts of reactions.

So…

is that why I want to hide?

He went on a leave?

He hasn't called, right?

Where are you?

I hope our feelings got across to him.

I hope so too.

Subtitle translation by: Jeong-yon Kim