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Answer Me 1994

[November 1997]

[Computer Engineering Department]

[Job Opportunities]

- Excuse me. - Yeah?

Why aren't there more job postings?

I'm sure they'll start pouring in.

Samsung and Hyundai should hire at least 5,000 people.

I heard Yoon Jin is already done with new hire training.

Yup.

You two were always together, yet you're so different.

That's because she wasn't trying to work for a big

company and got a job at the travel agency she wanted.

I passed the final interview at a finance company last week!

Really? Where?

Goryo Finance.

Impressive!

That's a really big company!

I owe you dinner when I get the job!

Okay.

What the heck? He's done with the army already?

Hey! Friend!

What were you thinking?

- What do you mean? - What are you wearing?

What's wrong with my clothes?

Your nipples are going to poke through!

You're so clueless. Do you not know about the Song Seung Hun style?

Storm. Perform. You really don't know much about fashion.

It is kind of hard to breathe though because it's a bit tight.

Hey. It's been a while.

Attention!

Oh no... when will he fully re-adjust?

- I'll see you later. - Bye.

Dammit.

I get so paranoid I can't even talk to people anymore.

South Korea's army is so powerful.

It's okay. Don't stress too much about it.

It hasn't been long since you came home.

You'll adjust quickly.

Let's just cover this up and we can get going.

Right? Thanks friend, you're the best.

Want to go get kimchi fried rice, just you and me? Yeowoosai? What do you say?

- You're buying? - Of course.

- What else do I have to give? - Let's go. Let's go!

[June 22, 2002]

Next will be the picture with friends.

Friends and colleagues of the bride and groom, please step up to the front.

Kim Dong Jun!

Where do you think you're going?

That's right, Dong Jun should stand on the groom's side.

Did you see who's standing next to you?

You'll be very surprised when you see.

Oh my--Surprised me!

What the heck?

He said it's especially for you on your wedding day.

He's taking the picture. Smile! Smile.

Here we go!

Groom, you're too serious. Smile a bit please.

Now you're smiling too much!

Okay, perfect.

Gentleman next to the bride, your style and expression is the best!

Here we go!

One

Two

Three!

Wow, it's a feast yet again today!

Mom, looking at all this, I think I'm really back home again!

What are those?

Aren't those pollocks?

Mom, where did you get these from? They're so expensive.

You really know a thing or two about fishes from living by the sea.

Of course.

Speaking of, Sung Kyun, loves fish.

He loves fish!

I actually made them because I thought of him. He likes fish a lot.

What about dad?

Is he still sleeping?

My god!

How long have you been standing there?

You scared me.

Are... you okay?

Do you need to go to the hospital?

- Haitai... - Yes?

Have you heard of a citi phone?

Of course.

Who hasn't?

Even I who was serving my time in the army

I still know everything there is to know

about what's going on in the world.

This is... a very convenient--

Never in my life have I ever seen such a useless product.

I mean... if they just thought about it a bit, it

would have been obvious it doesn't make sense.

But I heard there were a lot of dumb people who really

bought into it and invested a lot of money in it.

The world is wide and there are a lot of dumb people.

Right, dad?

What the heck?

Dumb...

Dumbass!

Sit down. Let's eat.

Yes, mom.

Dumbass...

Dad put a lot of money into it.

Into the--the citi phone.

If you ever bring it up again--

I will kill you.

Aren't you supposed to be in Busan for another year?

When did you come back?

Why? Did you want me to live in Busan for the rest of my life?

His professor came back to Seoul.

Hes' heading up the new clinic.

Puppy.

I heard you've been coming home late every night.

Because you're dating Die Die.

They say it's the late bloomers you need to watch out for.

Don't stay out so late. Mom and dad worry about you.

Trash

Na Jung didn't come home until two in the

morning because she was with you last night.

Eat your food.

Mom. Give me soup.

Get it yourself.

Your mom is busy.

So why'd you shove 100 million won into the citi phone?

100 million?

They've gone mad.

You didn't know?

My mom took out a 50 million won loan on the house for the investment.

My family might go bankrupt.

We'll go bankrupt if we can't pay back the loan...

But still, my dad--

Has a job...

And once I get a job and start making money

paying back the loan won't be a problem. Right, Trash?

Of course! These days--

Who doesn't have debt these days? No one!

Are you going to be able to get married at this rate?

Will you be able to have a wedding?

We're not bankrupt yet.

And to save money on the reception we set a date in January.

It's half price.

Yoon Jin, don't worry about our wedding

and take care of your boyfriend. Your boyfriend.

He goes overboard with everything he does.

He said it's difficult.

It got harder.

Hard? What's so hard about it? It's not like it's the army.

That's what I'm saying!

He's studying for his master's program but

he's acting as if he's taking his SAT's!

He's a pro at making a big deal out of nothing.

It's because you guys don't understand.

Until last year competition was low but this year it's a 5:1 passing rate.

I just barely stopped him from leaving because he said he couldn't focus here.

My Sung Kyun is a man of his words.

Yeah right.

A real man is not released from the army in six months.

Lucky bastard...

What is he supposed to do? It's the law.

Bull.

If it's a problem then you should have been born in to an army family too.

You're the one born into a regular family. Don't take it out on Sung Kyun.

It's because I'm just so speechless.

If that was the case then he shouldn't have

cried and moped so much before he left.

He acted as if the world was coming to an end.

Then he enlisted in the summer, came home in the fall.

Does that make sense to you?

Even the omni center in New Core Mall is longer than that.

Public service work is also hard work.

The way you talk, it's as though you enlisted

in the special services or something!

Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!

Shut up!

I didn't come home for a while and meal time is now a war zone!

Dad is now--

Dad!

He's not well!

Hello?

Hello?

Can you hear me?

- Can you hear me? - Dad you're very ill...

That's right, that's right.

There's no payphone booth near me... so you can't hear me?

Eat it! Eat it! Eat it! Eat it! Eat it! Eat it!

Dad! Stop it! Dad!

It's okay. Don't worry about him.

He's okay.

Hello? Hello?

They said they can't hear me.

Hurry and eat. Don't worry about him.

That spoon is mine.

Yoon Jin.

Go and get Sung Kyun.

Tell him we have pollock so eat and then continue studying.

- Okay. - Hold on.

I'll go get him.

If Yoon Jin goes they'll never come back down.

Sung Kyun will probably not want to eat.

He gets really into it when he's studying.

I think he's wearing something to help him concentrate better.

What was that thing called again?

M...MC something... I don't remember.

Hello? Hello?

Pick up. Hello?

Hello?

- Hello? - Yes, hello?

- Do you hear me? - Yes! I hear you!

Sam Chun Po let's eat--

Kyun dear, you should take your sunglasses off when you're at home.

They're not sunglasses.

It's my comrade in helping me improve concentration.

Do you know how much you're disturbing my level of concentration?

I don't know.

The brain waves that induce concentration was

just about to take over when you came in.

I think you're ill...

Just as light and salt exist

The alpha waves in my brain were about to come together with--

Mom grilled pollock. Do you want any?

If not, then you can stay in here and protect the Earth with those glasses.

Complete dumbass.

I want to just kick you.

Chun Po.

Eat three times and then wipe.

Before I beat you to death.

Okay.

Yoon Jin, when do you start working?

You said you're working at a travel agency?

It's a pretty well-known company in the industry.

Their year over year earnings exceeded 600% last year.

You said you're starting next week?

Next Friday. December 21st.

I'm not a full-time hire or anything yet. I'm an intern.

I heard it's hard to find a job these days. I'm impressed Yoon Jin.

No...

It would be nice if you could come too.

We're going to get chicken and beer and have a small party on her first day.

Sung Kyun is paying for everything.

He's doing nothing while his girlfriend just became employed.

If you have time, stop by for a drink.

We probably won't all be home until about 10 anyway.

Okay. I'll try to stop by depending on the time.

And buy yourselves drinks with this.

You guys probably don't have that much money. Congratulations Yoon Jin.

Thank you.

Trash, you're like a real adult!

Giving us money for things like this and everything!

Honey...

Will you go get me my wallet from our room?

Coach Park's number is in that wallet.

I... am going to kill him today.

He shared with me valuable information he didn't share with anyone else.

I'm going to kill him today!

Eat first dad. Eat first! Eat.

How can I eat right now?

I am going to kill Coach Park today!

Okay, okay, okay.

Coach Park!

Hello!

Hello?

Answer me!

Answer me!

New Core Group filed bankruptcy earlier today.

This makes New Core Group the seventh following large companies

such as Kia, Hyundai, Haitai and others of the country's top 30 companies

to either file for a reconciliation or bankruptcy.

You'll be so busy trying to go to work and get married.

Are you sure you can do both?

I have no choice. I can't push off either one.

I have to support my family.

The interest on the bank loan alone is 250,000 won a month.

And seeing as how all that money was spent on my college education

I should at least contribute money to pay interest.

Why do you keep going to school when you're

not even officially back in school yet?

You watch and see. I refuse to be alone this Christmas.

I will have a girlfriend by then.

I will.

I told you I'd introduce you to my friend. Give her a chance.

It's okay, friends. It's okay.

I don't like intentional meetings like that.

I want to do it myself.

You guys can just stand by and watch.

Okay?

Okay!

I'll be back later.

That means we'll see everyone at your wedding.

Even the people who went to the army and dropped out.

Looks like we'll see everyone there.

But the wedding isn't that far off so we probably won't get that much money.

Even the guys are still in school so we'll probably end

up spending a lot of money on food. Don't you think?

What is it?

It's nothing.

[Brink of entering the major league]

Exact details have yet to be released

but he is expected to earn about three million dollars over four years.

It was a long time ago. I'm okay.

Right? It was a long time ago.

He's on TV all the time. There's no way for me not to hear about him.

I've gotten pretty used to it.

Connecting your international call.

He's the one that paged me. Where'd he go?

Hello?

Who is it?

It's me, Dong Jun.

What took you so long to say something?

I wanted to test your Japanese skills.

Why didn't you pick up when you're the one who paged me?

I was showering.

I'll be in Korea for a bit tomorrow.

Really? Why?

Did something happen?

Not anything in particular.

My shoulder has been bothering me all

season so I wanted to get it checked out

in Korea before seeing the team doctor here.

No, no. You don't have to worry about it.

I'm just getting it checked out.

Oh, you're coming to see Doctor Kim?

Yeah, I'm supposed to see him privately

in his office for about an hour tomorrow.

It shouldn't take more than that so stop by if you have time.

Let's have some pork shoulder stew.

Okay. That much I can afford.

Why are you living your life like that?

What am I doing? I'm doing well.

Yeah right. If your season is over

you should be going to the clubs, meeting women,

and just do whatever you want.

Are you only going to play sports all your life?

Don't worry about me and take care of your girlfriend.

Don't break up with her.

Stop talking nonsense and hang up.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Jun Ji Hyun of Yonsei?

You really got the Jun Ji Hyun of Yonsei?

Have you guys been lied to all your lives?

Technically I didn't hit on her. She came on to me first.

- Really? - How?

I was taking the bus. When I got on the bus

she was sitting right in front of me.

I get off at this stop.

- Here. - Thank you.

Honestly, I was supposed to get off two stops ago.

Enjoy.

My god are you a sight for sore eyes!

I'm serious! Really! It really happened!

Do we look dumb to you? You expect us to believe that?

It really felt like a scene out of a TV commercial.

I thought she was kidding at first too.

But then--

Hold on.

Hey, I'll be right back.

I will do whatever I can to make her my girlfriend so you just wait and see.

I will finish the story when I get back.

There is no way that girl is a normal girl.

He's going to get dumped again.

He looks completely normal so why is it that

he has yet to find himself a girlfriend?

Where is your boyfriend?

I haven't seen him all day.

I've discovered another use for that high-tech gadget.

Wasn't that thing to help with concentration?

It has another purpose.

- What is it? - Inducing sleep.

He's been sleeping for 13 hours.

Is it very bad?

Do I need surgery?

It doesn't hurt a lot

but after 100 throws it starts to feel a bit sore.

When is your physical?

In three weeks.

Right now... immediately...

Right now... immediately...

You're completely okay for a physical.

Doctor!

It's just inflammation.

You took good care of yourself.

I thought you would have wrecked your shoulder.

Doctor! You scared me!

Hey.

You shouldn't joke about things like that.

Who is this?

He's my cousin. He has a hot temper.

You know you need to be more careful in the winter, right?

- You can't throw more than 100 a day. - Okay.

I was nervous about it but I feel much better now.

Thank you.

I'm going to get going now.

- Okay. - I'll call you.

- Put your hat on. - Okay.

Wow! It looks so good! I haven't had this in such a long time!

Let's eat!

Does your mom visit you often?

This is it! I craved this so much!

Does your mom visit often?

No. Once last year and once this year.

Is everyone doing well?

Yeah, they're doing well.

They talk about you often.

Aren't you lonely?

I heard Sung Kyun is studying for his master's program.

And Yoon Jin got a job at a travel agency somewhere.

How do you know better than me?

Haitai calls me once in a while and--

He's everywhere.

I heard Na Jung is getting married.

What?

Are you okay?

What, did you expect me to throw a rock through the window?

And what if I'm not okay?

I'm the one that'll look pathetic.

It's not like I'm going to hang on to a person getting

married and cry my eyes out like some stalker.

Once time passes...

When more time passes...

I'm sure I'll be okay.

Hurry and eat. I have to go.

Jung.

You scared me!

Here.

Wedding invitations. Let me know if you need more.

I mailed some to Masan already.

This should be enough.

Most of the people at the hospital know already

and I told my college friends last week.

Did you bring me underwear?

Yeah. Here, underwear and socks.

I told you to bring me what you need washed.

I don't have any. I don't know where I put them. I don't have any.

Are you kidding me? I told you to put them aside.

Everything got mixed up and I told Mikol not to but he--

Do you know how many times you've done this now?

Phone! Phone! The phone's ringing!

Hello?

You gave out your number?

Yoon Jin. Just Yoon Jin.

I knew that would happen. What did I say?

I was right, wasn't I?

Okay, I'll be home soon.

Did something happen?

Haitai got dumped by his girlfriend.

Haitai had a girlfriend?

- How long were they dating? - A day. I'll see you later.

Bye.

Socks!

Find them! Find them immediately!

I'm really leaving now.

I hate it.

She's a lunatic.

I'm scared someone might have seen that.

Psycho.

Stocks dropped a record amount

and the market closed at the lowest its ever been.

I told you you'd get dumped.

That girl seemed like she was trying to take advantage of you.

Who took her away from you?

Who is it?

Class of '97.

- '97? - A freshman?

You got her taken away by a freshman?

You dumbass! Of all people you let a freshman sweep her away?

He was a really good singer.

He... sang really well.

Who is that?

He's a freshman in our department.

He's ugly.

Ugly, isn't he?

Hyun Moo is kind of good at singing.

You didn't know? He's a hidden singer in our department.

A hidden singer.

Where are you going?

I'm leaving now.

What is that kid saying?

My god, you just sat there and let that happen?

What was I supposed to do? She followed him out herself.

I'm going to go crazy too!

Na Jung, I can't do it anymore.

Can you still introduce me to your friend?

Of course! Meet her tomorrow! Right away!

My friend is very sexy.

- Really? - The Uhm Jung Hwa of Yonsei.

Uhm Jung Hwa?

Uhm Jung Hwa.

Goryo Finance still hasn't called you back yet?

You said the interview went well.

The interview went well but there were a lot of people.

Some of them were saying they spoke English

and one guy had a TOEIC score of 99!

They're crazy!

That's crazy.

Seeing as how Haitai isn't home yet, things must be going well.

I got a call earlier saying things were going well.

They're going karaoke.

With Uhm Jung Hwa's high school friends.

Wow. Things have to go well this time.

Otherwise, that condom will never see the light of day.

That's what I'm saying.

What the heck?

Am I hallucinating right now?

That looks like Haitai.

Dumbass.

Who was it this time?

Who did you get her taken away by this time?

Why'd you go karaoke in a group with her for?

You should have taken her to watch a movie.

Who was it?

Was it at the karaoke place again?

Who was it? Who was it this time?

A married man...

A married man with a child...

Does he have to make a show of it?

It's so annoying.

Don't get annoyed. He must be telling himself "I'm a singer."

Be patient for just a bit. We'll leave after this song.

Just a bit longer.

- What the heck? - What is he doing?

Why is the intro so long?

Of all songs he had to pick the one with with a long intro.

Just a little bit.

We'll leave after this.

Hello?

Oh Hoo!

Yeah! Yeah, it's dad!

I'm working.

Chapaguri?

Chapaguri? Okay. I'll be home soon and I'll make chapaguri for you.

I have plans so I need to excuse myself.

Thank you.

- Excuse me. - Sorry!

Where are you going?

Wait for me!

Married! He's a married man...

My god so you let them leave like that?

You deserve to get hit.

You deserve it.

You can spend the rest of your life like that you idiot.

I'm the one who got dumped.

She dumped me! Why is everyone attacking me?

You have the wrong mindset.

It's not your mindset. You're a complete liar.

You have no intention of meeting anyone right now.

- Right? - I vote yes.

If you were really interested in them you would

have done whatever you can to stop them.

Am I wrong?

You could have grabbed them by the wrist

or asked them not to go.

See, you don't actually want to meet anyone right now.

So stop lying that you want to date someone

and start studying for your TOEIC exam.

Finding a job nowadays is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

Na Jung, tomorrow is my first day of work so I'm going to go to sleep.

You know...

I'm asking because I'm really curious

What has Ae Jung been up to lately? Does she have a new boyfriend?

Hey! Are you crazy?

Be quiet.

See...

That is your answer.

You don't know what to say and your heart is racing, isn't it?

Hey, child.

Haitai.

Before you find a new lover, clean up your heart of your first love.

And don't break innocent women's hearts.

My god! You scared me!

This kid is seriously crazy.

I thought fire was coming out of your eyes.

It's getting worse and worse.

[Friday, November 21, 1997]

Have a good day.

Yoon Jin, don't be scared.

Walk to work with your shoulders back and head held high.

And no matter what, new hires must be nice to everyone they meet.

Regardless of how cruel, disgusting or unfair things may be

scream hello at the top of your lungs. It'll cost you nothing.

You remember about tonight? You have to be home by 10.

We will have a feast tonight!

I'll be back!

- Good luck! - Do well!

Good luck! Good luck!

Oh my...

- I'll be back later. - Good luck today.

Have a good day.

Good luck!

Come inside now!

Good luck!

Stocks plummeted to a record low today.

My goodness...Will our country go bankrupt?

Gas prices were up so much yesterday when I went to put in gas.

Why would the country go bankrupt? That's nonsense.

It's written so big all over today's paper.

"Korea is not in a financial crisis."

They're just scaring people to be a little

more conscious of how they spend their money.

Never in my life, has the news or newspaper

ever stated that Korea is doing well and is a great country to live in.

The country will not go bankrupt.

That's right, Na Jung, aren't you supposed

to hear back on an important decision today?

Yeah. Goryo Finance.

They said they'll announce their decision today.

People usually find out if they got the job early in the day.

It's still early. Wait a bit longer.

I think you'll get it this time.

You said your interview went well too.

Do you really think in this large country

there will not be a single job for you?

Don't worry about a single thing

and work hard at preparing for your wedding.

Hello?

Hello?

Yes. I am Sung Na Jung.

Thank you.

You're serious?

Thank you. Yes. Oh yes!

Okay, I understand. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I got a job.

My daughter is better than yours!

Dad! They said that I'm hired and there's

a new hire training starting next month

so to prepare myself.

I'm going to work now in a suit and heels while riding the subway!

My daughter is so smart! So smart!

We'll have to throw a big party tonight!

Honey, go out and get some champagne.

Champagne is not the issue.

She got in at a 130:1 and 230:1 ratio!

I'm going to go to the big grocery store for champagne today.

I love you daughter!

That's right! I'm going to make some glass noodle stir fry!

- Hello? - Trash.

Hi Jung, what's up?

I got a job. Goryo Finance.

They said I'm hired!

Really?

Congratulations!

You were so worried about it, I'm glad!

They said training starts next month and a

formal offer letter will be mailed to me!

My goodness!

Good thing we took care of everything for the wedding in advance!

Jung, you just need to get ready to start working now.

You're going to come over tonight, right? You have to come!

Okay, I'll make sure to be there tonight.

My god. Congratulations Jung!

I'm so glad!

So happy.

[9:50PM, November 21, 1997]

I'm home!

Cho Yoon Jin! Cho Yoon Jin! Cho Yoon Jin!

What is all this?

Extra large glass noodle stir fry.

- Na Jung also got a call. - What?

She got a job at Goryo Finance! Starting next month!

She's starting as a full-timer!

Congratulations Na Jung! We can commute to work together!

Honey, since the Seoul Twins won

this is my first time popping champagne!

Look at that, dad has come back to life!

Trash, congratulations! Congrats on the wedding

and congrats on your lady finding a job.

You owe us dinner big time now!

Okay okay!

Dad, hurry and pop the champagne. I'm hungry!

Dad.

Dad.

Damn girl. Okay, okay. Here.

You have a glass too.

You can have the first glass instead.

Dad.

What? Say it. What is it?

Everyone, it is a very trying and difficult day.

The government has decided to request a bailout package from the IMF.

It was just yesterday the country boasted of booming growth and wealth

but the country has become no different than a third world country overnight.

What is IMF?

The government has confirmed that they will

request a $20 billion bailout from the IMF.

Next is an official statement from the Secretary of the Treasury.

November 21, 1997.

Yoon Jin's first day of work.

And the day I received my first job offer.

The country filed bankruptcy.

South Korea went from being Asia's dragon to a worm overnight

and we, the ever vibrant generation-X, became a cursed generation.

The baseball league was no different in the face of the financial crisis.

Dad did not get hired back with the Seoul Twins and was out of a job.

Yoon Jin's company notified her that she would

not be getting paid for the time being.

And the company that said they'd call me

back with my training schedule never called.

Finance giant Goryo Finance has filed bankruptcy.

The finance market is becoming less and less predictable with each passing day.

The government revealed that Goryo Finance was unable to pay back

bank loans and so was forced to file for bankruptcy.

This makes Goryo the first finance company to file bankruptcy

and is only the beginning of many more expected to come.

And just like that, I heard back about my first job.

Mail!

[Goryo Finance]

It was a letter rescinding their hiring decision.

I applied to over 100 jobs

and finally received my first job offer.

But I never even had my first day of work before I became unemployed again.

[Hanah Group New Hire Interview]

[Job Application]

Who is it?

It's me.

You usually don't knock.

You seemed busy so I didn't want to bother you.

Did you hear back from the place you had the second interview at?

I'll probably hear back from them tomorrow.

But you know...

What if I never find a job and end up just becoming a housewife?

I'm okay with that.

Just that you wouldn't be okay with that.

Everything will work out. Don't worry.

Plus, you're going to keep applying until you find something.

Yeah. I'm going to keep trying until I find something.

Stop touching that. You're smearing your application.

I've filled out so many applications I lost count.

Ow my back!

Hello?

Congratulations, you've been selected to come work for us.

Sorry, our formal announcement was delayed a bit.

Really? Thank you. Thank you.

Congratulations.

Thank you! Seriously, thank you! Thank you very much!

And there's one more thing to congratulate you on.

Excuse me?

You've been hired as part of our international team.

You got very lucky. There aren't many openings Korea

because of the IMF and there were openings abroad

and you've been selected for none other than the international team.

This is a rare opportunity for a new hire.

You must have a good English score.

I think that's why you were hired.

Thank you.

Yes, have a good day.

Jung!

So...

Did you tell them you'll take the job?

Trash...

That job is my last chance

and not just that but that company is the only one that's called me back.

It's all I have left.

When do you start work?

January 10th.

And you'll be working in Australia for two years?

Jung...

Our wedding is on January 25th.

Trash...

Can we...

Push back our wedding for two years?

It's a really hard company to get a job at. You know that.

And if I don't take this, I might not find a job in the next year.

This is seriously my last chance.

How can we push back our wedding...

All the invitations have already been sent out

and I signed on our house today.

And what are you going to tell our parents?

I'll take care of that.

I'll also take care of the reception, reservations and our house.

No way.

No.

Trash... this is really important to me.

My life depends on this.

Just this once.

Just two years.

Can we push back our wedding for just two years?

Stay.

I'll work.

Debt increased and cost of living is increasing.

What are you doing here so early?

Did you leave something here?

No, I stopped by to see Jung for a bit.

Jung.

About yesterday...

I'm sorry.

I'll wait for you.

So go.

Go to Australia.

Last night... I thought about it the other way around.

If you'd said "Trash... I'll work.

So let's go to Australia together,"

Then would I be able to go with you?

So I thought about it.

And I don't think I'd be able to.

It's your career... it's what's most important to you right now...

I'm sorry I oversimplified it.

Jung.

Let's do our best and make it through the next two years.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay.

Dad it's not like I'm going to die. I'll be back in no time.

Hold on.

We don't even have money saved up to live on our own right away.

So Jung start saving as she starts working and

during that time I'll also save up money.

And since things here aren't too well either--

How can you make this decision overnight?

Don't get sick.

I'll be back.

Damn girl.

We have a very special relationship.

We had the 20 years we'd spent together closer than any brother and sister

and the time I'd spent heartbroken over my feelings for him.

We had a strong base built on faith, enough to postpone our wedding

with less than a month left, and start a long distance relationship.

We had a very special relationship.

Yeah, I just gave my report and got back to my desk.

I miss you so much.

I miss you a lot too.

I miss you so much. Of course.

Jung first.

I miss you!

I thought the phrase "Out of sight, out of mind"

was a phrase used for everyone else but us.

Because we had a very special relationship.

My phone.

I'm losing my mind...

[New mail from Trash Kim]

Good night.

We had... a very special relationship.

But in the face of time and life

that special relationship was becoming more like any other relationship.

Just like everyone else

we talked less and less

and just like everyone else

we grew apart.

In the end we grew used to not talking and the distance.

And naturally we became not so special.

And finally, we broke up without having to break up.

I wonder how Na Jung is doing.

We don't even see Trash anymore because of that girl.

[Winter 1998]

Yeah... it feels awkward calling him now.

I knew it would happen when they broke off the wedding and she left.

Australia and Korea are so far apart.

Did they think they'd be any different?

There's an email from Na Jung!

I still can't get used to seeing Chil Bong everywhere.

I'm surprised every time I see him on the news.

Is this really the same kid who used to eat chicken at home with us?

He still talks about us in all his interviews.

He's a really good kid.

These days I like Lycos better than Netian.

Mail!

[May 13, 1999 Record-breaking numbers in All Star games]

It's Na Jung.

It's a long one. She must have time for us now.

Does Lycos have any forums or anything? I heard they're fun these days.

- Well if you want forums-- - If I do?

Then it's Freechall.

Email!

Na Jung is coming back next week!

If she has any sort of consideration she'd bring us a lot of gifts!

Where is everyone in our forum these days?

It used to be buzzing all the time.

No one uses Freechall anymore.

You really don't know?

Did something change again?

The new site to find all your old classmates.

I Love School. Everyone is on there nowadays.

I Love School?

I have three events this month alone.

What's so good about this site?

You can find friends you've lost touch with.

Or teachers you've lost touch with.

And old...

lovers you've lost touch with.

Look up Ae Jung.

[December 31, 1999]

Hey you're home.

Honey what are you doing? I'm going to leave without you!

- I'm coming, I'm coming! - Oh my oh my!

Where did you get this fur coat?

Yeah right, this is faux fur.

It was cheap at the store so I bought one.

Na Jung, stay at home today, okay?

- Well it looks like really nice faux fur.

- I did well with it, didn't I?

Let's go now. Are you guys going somewhere too?

Mom, we're going out too! We want to ring in the new year in Jongro!

On a day like today, you're going to get trampled on by the crowds there!

But tonight we're--

Na Jung, you're here! It's been over a week

but I'm still surprised every time I see you.

Mom, dad, would you like us to drive you guys?

My car may look small but it's pretty spacious.

Yeah right! Your car doesn't even go over 40 km/hr. I might as well walk!

Okay, I'll meet you in front of the bookstore. See you in a bit!

I heard you're off through the end of the week.

Must be nice. I'll see you later!

Hey. Today's the day before the millennium-- hey!

Dong Jun let's go together! We'll give you a ride!

You're so eager to give everyone a ride!

Let's hurry and get going too honey!

Na Jung, I made your favorite rice cake soup. Have some.

I'm so happy you're back. I get to see you every morning and night!

You come home after two years and this is all you have to give me?

Dad, those are insanely expensive.

You should have just brought me back some nice 17-year old liquor.

What am I supposed to do with these embarrassing galoshes at this age?

Those aren't galoshes. Those are lambs wool boots. Boots. Boots!

It's really warm and nice!

They're warm you brat. They're warm.

Have a good night!

Where has he been? I haven't seen him since yesterday.

I don't know! Probably chasing after some girl.

Don't touch me! I'll step on you!

They're nice! We'll be back!

Bye mom!

Did you look up Ae Jung?

You should try sending her a message.

[Cha Ae Jung]

I already sent one. Yesterday.

Two actually.

But she hasn't responded.

So embarrassing.

Truth is, tonight is our elementary school reunion.

End of year party.

So I thought if she responded, I could go and see her with a smile on my face.

But now I'm so embarrassed I can't even go to that.

What? Don't look at me like that.

I'm okay.

Wake up, friend!

You sent two messages. What is there to be embarrassed about?

It's the first time in six years you're reaching out to her.

Aren't you curious to see how she's doing?

Don't regret it later on

and go see her when you can.

In my opinion, this is your last chance.

Your last chance to figure out whether or

not you still have feelings for Ae Jung.

Or you can live in with room with Sung Kyun for the rest of your life.

There will be so many people in Jongro at this time.

We should have just stayed home and drank all night.

If you're going to keep driving at this speed, let me out so I can walk there.

It'll be faster for me to walk.

That's right, I completely forgot.

What? What'd you forget?

Don't you guys remember? It was around winter of 1996 or 1997

when all that millennium talk was going on.

Yeah, yeah I remember!

Didn't we agree to all get together on December 31, 1999 and drink together?

That's right! I remember!

We agreed to each bring a bottle of alcohol.

We said we'd meet at the homestay even if we were all spread apart.

I'd forgotten about that.

Everyone else probably forgot too, right?

Yeah, how can anyone remember that?

But who knows, knowing Na Jung she might have remembered.

And... well... Trash...

And the doctor has a good memory about odd things.

He wasn't there then.

I called him afterward and told him.

We emailed each other until last year.

Really?

Dong Jun you're such a responsible person.

He's coming! Here he comes!

Hey!

[Sooncheon, Junnam Elementary School Reunion Representative Kong Chan Sik]

I can't believe it. You idiot.

Do you know how many years it's been?

And is all you have to say to me is a bunch of swears?

What'd I say?

True. I suppose it's not really swearing to you.

What will I do with you? How has everyone been?

Of course we're doing well you idiot.

How come you never once called me?

Life happened.

You haven't changed a bit.

Aren't you Ji Young?

Wow, Ji Young! I wouldn't recognize you if I ran into you anywhere else!

How is it you get uglier every time I see you?

Damn, I will kill you!

I got a nose job.

Anyway, what made you decide to show up tonight after all those years?

I know why.

You came to see Ae Jung, didn't you?

Oh, Ae Jung!

She was really pretty.

I liked her a lot in grade school.

But who would have thought that asshole would sweep her away?

Is she coming today?

I'm not sure. She works in Seoul so she is in the city...

But why would she want to come?

He's here.

They broke up a long time ago. Give me her number.

I'll call her right now and tell her to come.

Here. Give her a call.

Now!

What about me? You're so gross.

Can you drop me off over there?

Why? You're not going to go home?

I have to go somewhere.

Quite the song selection.

Ho Jun...

[Episode 18 Saying I love You Again]

What about everyone else?

Jongro.

They went to Jongro because it's the day before the new millennium.

You didn't forget.

Everyone else forgot.

I didn't forget.

I remembered.

I'll kill you.

When did you get back?

Just a bit ago. I came straight from the airport.

By the way...

Are you hungry?

Want ramen?

It's been a while, Ho Jun.

You haven't changed a bit.

You're still the same.

It's cold. Let's go inside.

Ae Jung.

You know...

This is the fifth album, right?

Fourth.

Really?

I missed you.

I've missed you a lot.

Na Jung! Something to put under this!

Okay.

Oh my! What an honor!

I get to eat ramen made by a major leaguer!

You told me to make it.

Chil Bong, you're definitely the best at cooking ramen.

If every you quit baseball, open up a ramen shop.

You'll make so much more money.

Just curse me why don't you!

What time is it? Is it the new year yet?

It's almost the new year.

There are 10 seconds left.

Really?

Seven, six

five, four

three, two--

Happy New Year.

I won't do it!

What are you doing?

Na Jung

What are you doing tomorrow?

[June 22, 2002]

Kim Dong Jun!

Where do you think you're going?

That's right, Dong Jun should stand on the groom's side.

Did you see who's standing next to you?

You'll be very surprised when you see.

Oh my-- Surprised me!

What the heck?

He said it's especially for you on your wedding day.

He's taking the picture. Smile! Smile!

Here we go!

Groom, you're too serious. Smile a bit please.

Yes, yes.

Now your smile is too big.

Perfect.

Gentleman next to the bride, your style and expression is the best!

Here we go!

One! Two! Three!

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Ae Jung?

What? You're done already?

Just wait at work a bit, I'll be right there.

Are you done? I'll be right there, wait just a bit.

Such happy times.

Are Sung Kyun and Yoon Jin not getting married?

We don't have plans of getting married yet.

Marriage a huge deal.

You have to think it through before you make a decision.

What do you mean marriage?

I'm not about to ruin my life.

Kim Sung Kyun, when is your girlfriend getting here?

Everyone has a person they're destined to marry.

I'm sorry dad.

None of it is your fault, nor is it anyone else's.

Ae Jung!

I heard you guys got back together the day before the millennium.

Us too.

My name is Yoon Hyung Shik from Joon Sports News.

You must be here to watch a movie.

You're going to write about this, aren't you?

She's your girlfriend, right?