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DAEGU, 1999

Am I prettier than Ju-eun?

-Are you crazy? -Are you crazy?

"Hello, I'm Lee Sung-hak.

I'm 18 years old and I live in Daegu.

I am writing about a girl I have a crush on.

Her name is Kang Ju-eun."

-Ju-eun? -Ju-eun?

She must be a very beautiful girl.

-Are they talking about Ju-eun again? -I'm curious.

This song is dedicated to Kang Ju-eun,

who is also known as the Venus of Daegu.

The Venus of Daegu is here.

You're 48.6kg?

You're 170cm tall but your bust is 36 inches?

That's crazy, Ju-eun.

-Are you even human? -What do you eat?

-She doesn't eat, that's why. -Shut your mouth.

-She's a different breed entirely. -You're right.

-Keep it down! -She's really...

Life is so unfair. What's the point of studying?

-I know. -Be quiet.

Hey, Ju-eun.

Someone is asking for you at the main entrance.

That's so annoying.

I LOVE YOU FROM HYEONG-SUK

Why didn't you use a pencil?

Listen carefully.

Goodness.

-Ju-eun. -What's this?

Erase that.

Hey, you guys smoking over there.

What?

Quit smoking. You won't grow.

Even...

Even if you're already tall, just quit. You could still be growing.

-Who is this? -She's a famous girl.

She's the Venus of Daegu.

Hey.

Pick that up.

Hey.

Just because everyone in Daegu thinks you're pretty, do you think

-you can talk to me like that? -Why can't I?

I told you to pick this up.

"Kang Ju-eun."

Yes, I'm Kang Ju-eun. What do you want?

Don't you dare smoke here again.

You guys should be scared.

You little...

Stop getting worked up.

Your ice cream is melting.

Let's go.

What's wrong with him?

Was he not smoking?

You're perfect!

You were born to be Miss Korea.

No, I wasn't.

My mom tells me to study.

No. You shouldn't.

You don't look like you'll need to study in the future.

I'm very busy.

Hold on, Ju-eun.

Don't you want to improve your life?

I have no complaints about my life.

And...

I look good with straight hair.

Bye.

You don't want to be the next Miss Korea?

Then what will you be?

BECOME AN ATTORNEY. I CAN DO IT!

You're sniffling. You might catch a cold.

Thank you.

Your finals are coming up, right?

You can just study off of these.

-But... -Yes?

You keep studying the basics because of me.

No. Ju-eun. That's not true.

Studying is all about knowing the basics.

You're studying so hard to get into law school.

This is all we can do for you.

Ju-eun.

I found a kid who studied in the States to help you with English.

I wish I could be the one to help you.

Be quiet.

Your future goal is to become a lawyer.

You went to Juwan Girls' Elementary School and Juwan Girls' Middle School.

Now you're a junior at Juwan Girls' High School.

Your name is Kang Ju-eun.

Yes, I'm Kang Ju-eun. What do you want?

You know me, right?

Should I?

Are you someone famous?

Are you in the textbooks or something?

I'm only halfway through the Joseon era in my textbook.

Which part are you in?

I'm in the newspapers.

I go to a sports school nearby.

I'm the youngest athlete on the National Swim Team.

I was a junior representative at an international meet.

I just finished the competition.

I'm so sorry.

I should've gotten you a bouquet.

-I'm from Seoul. -Don't lie.

That competition was held in France.

That's not what I meant.

I thought you wanted to learn the Seoul dialect?

I was scouted in Seoul.

Did you

read CeCe?

Only losers read that magazine.

Your dimples are cute.

Some might think you're trying to seduce me

by telling me that you'll teach me the Seoul dialect.

I don't know for sure,

but I probably won't be able to say this again.

For a man, his first love

can only come once.

Kang Ju-eun.

Starting today, you'll be my first love.

The Seoul dialect is really hard.

It's probably just as hard as becoming an attorney.

No.

I can do anything if I put my mind to it.

I'm Kang Ju-eun.

Then put your mind on me too.

SEOUL, 2014

That's right.

I could do anything if I put my mind to it.

I am Kang Ju-eun.

Hello.

-Get us some tea. -Okay.

Please, have a seat.

I thought if I became an attorney, I'd be able to help

keep world peace and guarantee my own safety.

I was wrong.

Life is one disaster after another.

The problems never end.

CHEONMA PEAK

It's true that dreams come true.

It is true,

but when they do come true...

your clothes will stop fitting.

He was a swimmer, right?

Who's the woman next to him?

Yes, he was a swimmer.

His name is Im U-sik.

He's my first love and boyfriend of 15 years.

And the woman next to him

is me.

She fell into her own track.

Do you mean, "her own trap"?

She did it to herself. Why is she blaming me?

What in life lasts forever?

Love, women and everything else fades with time.

All men are the same.

They like pretty girls. They like it even more if they're young.

Don't you agree?

It's true that the probability is high.

Do I look like an amateur?

Who leaves evidence of cheating nowadays?

She's just mad because her husband wants a divorce.

It does seem like she's putting pressure on you.

That's exactly what I'm saying.

Is the law against adultery going to be repealed?

It's not that I'm worried or anything.

I'm not a congresswoman, so...

She lost her husband to a hottie and didn't get alimony.

That's why she should've hired an expensive lawyer.

Excuse me.

Are you saying that you're--

Yes, that hottie is me.

The ex-wife pressed charges, so I'm doing the same.

For defamation, false claims, violation of human rights, and invasion of privacy.

Include anything that may work.

I will never, ever settle.

I'll call you after I review the documents.

But...

consider that the other party was also harmed--

You misjudged me.

I'm not someone who reconsiders.

Please win at any cost.

If you eat a lot of sweets, it will stress you out.

You don't seem to know that.

It relieves stress.

That's nonsense. You get stressed when you gain weight!

Your plants are all dead.

They aren't...

dead yet.

You should water them.

I almost smacked her.

What happened to justice and virtue?

Why is there none of that?

Ms. Kang.

The man who cheated with that lady

is our president's best friend.

Hyeon-jeong.

Must an attorney do things like this?

It's because you're an attorney that you need to do it.

Don't you know the president's motto?

I know.

How can an attorney not know

something even a secretary knows?

Sir.

If you're going to gossip,

at least be careful about it.

That's not it.

Kim Mi-ji's case seems a bit unfair.

"Unfair"?

Are you complaining about fairness again?

What is this nonsense at a law firm?

You're always complaining about fairness

and the ethics and morals an attorney should have.

Let me explain something to you.

If everyone cared about ethics and morals,

we'd starve to death.

Ethics and morals aside, we're still attorneys.

We shouldn't hurt someone who did nothing wrong.

What am I going to do with you?

It's illegal for taxi drivers to refuse certain passengers.

That goes for attorneys too.

Gosh.

I've told you this over and over.

Obtain your hopes and dreams

on your own time.

Don't act like this when you're at work.

This case must take priority.

Sir.

-Sir. -Ms. Kang.

Gosh, you still have 14 months left on your loan.

Do you know why the past is important to us?

It's because we need to learn from it.

This is...

He moved your desk in retaliation.

By the way,

if you want to start your own practice, just let me know.

I'll send you a nice plant to congratulate you.

LA, 2014

ANNA SUE

I learned this after becoming an attorney.

This is what lawyers typically do.

We usually begin by stating that

we defend our clients

for the following reasons.

For example.

Do you think I never tried to go on a diet?

Something like that?

I tried eating only bananas, cabbage and tofu,

as suggested by a blogger.

It was a one-food diet.

But it was hard and there were side effects.

An actress known for her looks said her secret was...

Do you have raspberry tea?

No, we don't.

-Pass. -I see.

A sexy celebrity said that her secret was

to take two leisurely baths a day.

There's also something about dieting that we all know.

The best of all methods.

Exercising consistently

and getting plenty of sleep.

Plenty of sleep.

And above all, avoid stress. Be positive.

Yes.

Please go on.

Are you telling me to yap away,

because it's not your business anyway?

No.

That's not it.

Anyway, when a diet becomes a waste of time,

that pesky yo-yo tags along.

That annoying yo-yo effect

makes me cry.

OUR 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

MY U-SIK

MY U-SIK

Where are you?

Are you still at work?

Your dimples are cute.

MY U-SIK

Hi. Why did you call?

I have something to tell you.

I know.

I know the place too.

Okay.

Sure.

I won't get down on my knees.

If you did, I would've taken the ring right off.

It's an expensive ring. I'm glad that I didn't kneel.

What date is it today?

Today? October 23rd.

Today is day one of our relationship.

I don't expect a 30-carat ring.

Hey, I'm not Elizabeth Taylor.

I'm your friend. I'm not comparing you to a dead woman.

He made you wait for 15 years and now you're old.

He has to get you a nice ring.

He's not the one that made me old.

Stop talking nonsense.

Fine.

He has nothing to do with your getting old.

What about your weight?

How many times do I have to tell you?

I have a curvy Western-style body.

You gained so much weight that you can barely see the lines on your palms.

Some people who hear you might think a divorcee is just feeling jealous.

A divorcee with a business is jealous of a single lady in debt?

Times have changed now.

That single lady who's in debt is going to be proposed to today.

Don't give me bad luck. Hang up.

Don't be too excited.

It seems your heart got bigger, along with your body.

You are too emotional.

Hang up now.

You deserve the best, but don't overreact.

Oh, no!

Did you drop it down the drain?

-You can use mine. -What?

No, it's okay.

It looks new. I'm all right.

I have several of these.

I'll use it then. Thank you.

Black can make someone look slim,

but it doesn't make you slim.

It sucks.

I'm here.

You're here.

You said you were too busy to even check your messages.

What's the occasion?

Even though I'm busy, I can't just ignore it.

Today's our 15th anniversary.

So this was what had kept you busy, not answering my calls and all.

Excuse me.

You're embarrassing me.

To 15 years.

Thank you for those years.

Today is day one of our relationship.

It's an expensive ring. I'm glad that I didn't kneel.

It's my heart.

Please accept it.

Is this your heart?

Why is your heart in this box?

I'm sorry, Ju-eun.

Why is your heart in this box?

-It was on your finger. -Ju-eun.

What's this for?

I didn't want to look like a bad guy. That's why...

That's why what?

So you thought buying me wine and flowers

would make you less of a bad guy?

Stop kidding around and give me the real ring.

I wanted to at least celebrate our 15th anniversary for you.

I'm sorry, Ju-eun.

What are you talking about?

Are you crazy?

Are you nuts?

Why are you apologizing when you should be proposing?

Ju-eun.

-We should-- -Don't say another word.

-Ju-eun, I mean-- -I got it. Just shut your mouth.

-What do you mean by "I got it"? -I get what this ring means.

And I know why you are returning this ring to me.

I get that you're a different person now.

The person who gave me this ring back then and the person you are now are different.

I got it all.

U-sik.

I'm just too exhausted today.

Let's talk later, okay?

-Ju-eun! -Just stop!

We've been breaking up again and again.

We've fought so much over the past 15 years.

You might have forgotten this,

but I'm Kang Ju-eun.

I'm your first love, U-sik.

So, you can't just tell me that you want to break up.

We can't break up that easily.

Did you want to make this day special for me?

Tell me, what did you do for me in the last 15 years?

Congratulations.

Ju-eun!

Is there anything in the law books

that could help me understand this situation?

Everybody is equal before the law,

but not everyone is equal in front of the mirror.

Drinking this will make you slim.

-Raise your guard. -Come on.

-Okay. -Relax your shoulders.

You're doing well.

Come on.

Good!

Hi, Hyeon-u.

Are you at the airport? Do you still have some time?

Can you stop by duty-free--

I'm dead.

You overslept, didn't you?

If you're going to the airport, get me an eye cream from duty-free--

Bye!

Eye cream. Not ice cream.

That's what you like.

Hello?

Ju-eun.

Goodness.

I wonder how her proposal went.

Is that why she overslept?

Ms. Kang, we need you to go to the States on business.

It's over the weekend.

We're here.

Young-ho.

I'm going to wash up.

Okay.

He isn't stopping.

The opponent is not giving up.

Young-ho, the steaks are burning!

-Flip it over. -Flip it over.

It seems like it.

His final move. He isn't letting go.

He is holding on to him.

It's over.

Akira got better.

Jun-seong.

The sweet potatoes are burning.

-Flip it over. -Flip it over.

The round is finally over. It seems like...

When is it?

It's the evening flight.

Her romance rumors?

What should we do?

She looks perfect.

You look good together.

This is bad. If they find out...

Let them do what they will.

You have to blame the one who got caught,

not the one who caught them.

What do you plan to do?

Let me think about which lamp casts the darkest shadow.

Anyway, it's my business, so--

No. It's not business.

-You punk. -You punk.

What about your things?

I shipped them out already.

I packed the stuff I'm bringing with me.

I can't believe this is happening now.

Take care of yourself.

You opened the gates of hell. Just worry about yourself.

I know.

You're not young anymore, but the one you're up against is.

Won't you come visit me before the fight?

I sponsored you and coached you.

I've pampered you enough to make you into a champion.

You seem dissatisfied.

I'm being affectionate.

Come on. Let's spar.

MR. MIN

Hello, Mr. Min.

What?

I'm okay.

Yes, sure.

He says he's just checking in, but I have a bad feeling.

Did they find out about it?

If so, they would've rushed over or kicked me out.

Try being affectionate again and you're dead.

Does he think the States is Gyeonggi-do or something?

He wants you to come right back?

Your president is really something else.

I still feel sick.

-Maybe I have indigestion. -That's good.

If you don't feel well, it'll help you lose weight.

That medicine is effective.

My stomach is turning.

I'm sick.

It's better than being chubby.

You're fine.

I'm curvy.

Then live in the States. Everyone's curvy there.

By the way, how did it go with U-sik?

Did he give you a ring?

How big is it?

He gave me something incredible.

I'll tell you when I'm back.

And

Ms. Kang...

Should I pick you up?

Forget it.

Your eye cream, Min-jun's lotion and his grandma's scarf.

I won't forget to buy them.

Bye.

Are you in the States?

Call me when you get back.

How was Min-jun's field trip?

You should've sent some photos.

It's next week.

Does the ex-wife still care about her ex-husband?

Of course. That's where the child support comes from.

Does the ex-wife know about John Kim?

Don't you know that Korea has the best internet connection?

Even the customers were talking about him.

See.

Identifying stories that the public is interested in

is what a good producer does.

He knows what he's doing.

Look at that. "Who is he?" "What is the truth?"

The story's full of fluff and it lacks facts.

Even the news lacks fact these days.

I'll be on my way.

Just wire me the money.

Don't carry it around as if divorce is something to boast about.

Is child support some sort of utility bill?

A KOREAN ORPHAN, NOW THE CHAMPION! KOREAN SNAKE!

Who would think you went to Harvard?

I always wear this Harvard shirt.

Exactly.

Put that in the trunk.

It's cold on the plane.

I'm starving.

Grab something on the way.

Thank you.

We were destined to meet.

Pardon?

Oh my goodness.

It's okay. I'm a gentleman.

I feel bad for making your companion give up such an expensive seat.

It's fine. Make yourself comfortable.

Thank you so much.

-May I hang that up for you? -Thank you.

You scared me.

Jang Jun-seong.

He's a champion.

Are you an athlete?

I'm embarrassed to say it myself,

but I'm pretty famous.

When are you coming back?

I need to talk to you.

Are you in the States?

Call me when you get back.

Excuse me.

Could you bring me a blanket?

Sure, I'll bring you one.

You can use this.

I'm okay.

I'm okay too.

Here you go.

If so, I'll use it for a while.

You know, you look cute.

Our aircraft is passing through turbulence.

Since the cabin is shaking, please go back to your seat

and make sure to fasten your seat belt.

-Are you all right? -Yes.

Announcement to all passengers.

There's an emergency patient on board.

If there is a doctor on board,

please let the flight attendants know.

There goes my surprise.

-Young-ho. -I'm glad I surprised you.

You are not supposed to unfasten your seat belt.

Where is the patient?

Why are you heading to Korea?

It's where the lamp casts the darkest shadow.

Ma'am! Wake up!

-Ma'am! -What's wrong?

Why are you here?

Did you see her eating anything?

Nothing much. She had coffee and some medicine.

-What medicine? -It hurts...

-How did you get here? -Tell me.

Coffee and some medicine. I don't know the name.

Please just save her.

What should I do? Should I bring the emergency kit--

Ringer's solution, hot packs...

-Just bring everything you have. -Okay.

Does this woman...

Does this lady have a bag?

Here you go.

It hurts.

It hurts.

Help me.

Help me.

We need to move her.

She is quite big.

We don't have a stretcher.

Jun-seong.

Shall I carry her on my back?

It's dangerous. You'll hurt your back. We'll lift her together.

-Let's lift on the count of three. -Okay.

Okay. One, two, three.

Hold on. Let's do it again.

Okay. One, two.

-This is as far as you can go. I'm sorry. -What?

Good luck, Young-ho!

Please take care of her.

-Be seated. -Okay, tell me when you need me.

We've let the captain know there's an emergency patient.

-Stand there with blankets. -Pardon?

-I need to undress her. -Okay.

We don't have much time.

What is this?

I'm going to have to hit her.

This is not working.

This will sting a little.

Please hold this for me.

-Jun-seong! Massage her left arm. -Yes?

She seems to be in shock.

She's too cold.

Who are you?

Where am I?

Probably somewhere in the air.

Of course, we are not in heaven.

Who did this to me?

Is that how you say thank you?

Excuse me.

If you stuck this in, please pull it out.

How long do you want me to press this for?

Excuse me.

What if I keep bleeding?

Contrary to your appearance,

you seem to care a lot about your body.

No.

Just stay there.

You're not wearing much. I tore off your clothes.

What?

Don't be offended.

I'm just really curious.

Why did you do that?

What did I do?

You were drunk on board.

You also took caffeine and sleeping pills.

Actually--

Even suspicious diet pills.

And a support belt.

You saw my body?

You searched my bag too?

Isn't that rude?

You are aware that you are in first-class because of an emergency case, right?

Since you weren't in the state to talk, I looked through your bag.

You are unbelievable.

It's not that I'm not thankful right now...

I wish I could get out of here.

Did I save

someone who is suicidal?

What are you talking about?

If you are not, you shouldn't have done such things to your body.

Especially on an empty stomach and on an airplane.

If I were suicidal,

I would not have taken those pills to lose weight.

-Ma'am. -What?

You seem young.

If you want to lose weight, then exercise.

Don't starve yourself or take suspicious pills.

And don't tighten your body with a support belt.

Hey.

I'm grateful that you saved me,

but please don't disrespect my privacy.

You are the first woman I've undressed within five minutes of the first meeting,

so, please excuse me if I was a bit too frank.

I put your support belt in your bag.

Well, thank you very much.

I won't put in a claim for damages since you saved me after all.

One more thing! That's not a support belt.

It's a corset.

I didn't know because I've never ripped one off before.

I'm sorry.

You shouldn't be.

I wish to repay your kindness.

I wish I could do it without looking at your face.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

If you insist,

there is a way.

What is it?

What do you mean you couldn't find him?

What's going on?

We've just heard the news.

We already double-checked the boarding list.

Where else would a passenger exit from?

Yes, sir.

No, sir.

He's definitely on the boarding list.

We'll keep trying and call you back.

Emergency room in Hanmaeum Hospital in Seoul.

I should have just stepped off the plane.

Honey!

Please help him!

I don't know for sure,

but I probably won't be able to say this again.

For a man, his first love

can only come once.

Are you in the States?

Call me when you get back.

Call me when you get back!

When are you coming back? I need to talk to you.

When are you coming back?

I need to talk to you.

Starting today, you'll be my first love.

Your baggage?

We didn't receive anything from the airport.

Excuse me, miss!

See you later!

Excuse me.

I was just wondering...

Who am I talking to?

Hey!

You're not willing

to go back to the hospital, I take it?

If so, get in!

Do you want me to open the door for you?

I think you will be safer with me than standing on the streets.

Punch in the address.

Fasten your seat belt.

Audio navigation will begin. Please drive safely.

I thought that what happened

a few days ago was the worst day of my life.

But it wasn't.

It's today.

Is it because you rode in the ambulance?

-It was-- -I'm sure you have your own reasons.

I don't expect you to understand,

but I have my reasons too.

-Don't think I'm weird-- -I won't.

You know,

it doesn't have to be today,

but you should go get a checkup.

Your body temperature is too low

for your size.

You have reached your destination.

You can let me off here.

So...

Saying goodbye would be appropriate right about now.

Which I was just about to say...

Anyway. Thank you.

It seems this is where we part.

Goodbye.

Gosh, it's all wet.

I...

used to be able to do anything I put my mind to.

I used to be able to.

Excuse me.

Hold on.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Please!

Help me.

Every time you see me, that's what you say.

When you're not even going to thank me.

The support belt that I ripped...

I said it's a corset. A corset.

You must have good hearing.

Please welcome Attorney Oh Su-jin.

Super Fatty.

Kang Ju-eun?

John Kim?

You really are John Kim--

Did you just lick my palm?

I'm just as stunned by this situation as you are.

Don't come.

Ju-eun.

She said not to come.