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Reply 1997

Okay, I got it.

Where are you going?

I need to move my car.

Why didn't you bring an aide? You're so weird.

Can you bring my cardigan? Okay, got it.

Are you still calling him like that?

Then should I call him Mr. Yoon? I'll call him whatever I want.

Take this out. I want to change the battery.

I think it's inappropriate to call our next president that way.

Most of my friends said they're voting for Yoon Tae Woong.

The youngest mayor ever elected. The first venture conglomerate.

His market value is about twenty billion.

His personal assets are $115,300,000. Almost one billion!

It's hard for me to make $100,000 a year.

I'd have to work 1153 days to make that money.

He always has a gentle smile.

I've never seen him mad except when he was a teacher.

He's soft, gentle, and a good listener. He's perfect.

How can brothers be so different?

Are they a water filter or something?

Tae Woong is warm water and Yoon Jae is freezing cold water.

It's the same machine, but the temperature is so different.

- Hey, it's going to break. - No, it's not.

I'm going to kill you!

That was thirty bucks!

I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose.

You did it on purpose! You did, didn't you!

Hey!

Are you insane?

To Shi Won he's just a bland drink of water.

- He's gone crazy. - Stop it! People are watching!

Candidate Yoon Tae Woong's touching life story has come up as a main topic these days.

His brother has also become the talk of the town.

Yoon Yoon Jae entered Seoul National University School of Law.

He graduated from the judiciary institute at the head of his class.

He is currently serving as a judge.

He has been called "Iceman" for his straightforward personality

and his level-headed judgment.

Only thirty-three years old, he is known as a straightforward judge.

Since Judge Yoon is known as Candidate Yoon's brother...

He is also called the National Judge or the Smiling Judge.

However, they have not attended any formal meetings together...

February, 1998

The fifteenth presidential inauguration began on President Kim's arrival.

I swear...

Let's break up.

Do you have to say that at a crab restaurant?

What was the reason?

She said I look disgusting because I use three fingers to eat crabs.

An imaginary singer in cyberspace has been

created in Korea. His name is Adam and will...

Let's break up.

What about this time?

For layering a V-neck shirt with a V-neck shirt.

New group Fin.K.L is gaining popularity after their debut.

Their lively album "To My Boyfriend" has become a sensation.

Let's break up.

What did the crazy lady say this time?

What did she say?

- I don't know. She didn't tell me. - Oh no.

What should I do?

- You'll never know. - Do you have any clue?

No, I don't.

I want to know why! Should I ask her for you?

If you ask, their relationship is over.

Then what is it?

Just break up, then! She must be crazy!

Just go and say you want to break up. You can't date a crazy girl!

I can't do that.

This is all your fault!

Why me?

He was tricked by Yoo Jung because you rejected her.

Hak Chan! Hey!

He's crazy.

Medical school? You want to go to med school?

Yonsei Medical School?

It's been my dream since I was in middle school.

I want to be an awesome doctor like Shin Eun Gyeong in "General Hospital."

Really?

You know that you have bad grades, right?

Rewrite it and come back.

Answer Me 1998

My Future Dream

Isn't that Jang Woo Dong from class three?

Jang Woo Dong: nickname for a big fan of H.O.T's Jang Woo Hyuk

Hey, Tony's wife! Are you really "with Hoya?"

What?

Are you the famous H.O.T. fanfic writer, username "with Hoya?"

fanfic: fan fiction Fan-written stories about idols

- Yes, I am. - Oh my, I didn't recognize a star!

They do say, "Every man for his own trade."

Are you really?

Yes, she is. She is Hitel PC's fan leader, "with Hoya."

Wow! I'm a fan of yours!

I changed to Hitel PC to be part of that fan meeting group.

I was even there all night yesterday!

She's pretty good.

Her writing is very straightforward.

Yes, it's pretty low.

I mean, in a good way. It's really good!

By the way, when will you put up chapter thirty-four? I can't wait.

You have to wait. My mom is making a fuss

about the telephone bill. I'm going to put it up all at once.

Haven't you installed Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line yet?

Should I install it for you?

Do you really need to see it now?

Of course! So much!

You ended with Tony and Woo Hyuk taking a shower together.

I can't wait for the next part!

Here. Give it to Dan Ji when you're done reading.

If you print it out and pass it around, I'll kill you.

Just read it.

I love you!

Are you going to make Woo Hyuk and Hee Jun a couple?

It has to be Tony and Woo Hyuk, Hee Jun and Kangta.

You have to follow the rules.

Do you want to stop reading at chapter thirty-four?

No! Take care!

- A news anchor? - Yes!

Do you know what it takes to become an anchor?

You need to convey information. That means standard language.

Try reading this.

I will now report the news.

British luxury fashion house Burberry filed an injunction against an apparel

company for copying its check pattern. Burberry won the case.

The company denied their actions through their lawyer and refused to communicate.

The apparel company chose to repeal, saying Burberry exercised its power

without understanding the uniqueness of its design.

This was Kim Sun Ah for the five o'clock news.

An artist?

I'll rewrite it.

Dan Ji...

Your future dream is about what you can do for a living.

You're about to grow up, but if you have empty dreams...

Who will take care of you?

That's why you have to be satisfied with the easiest dream.

It hurts if you aim for a dream you can't reach.

Unsatisfied passion... It's quite painful.

That's why unrequited love is foolish.

If you meet someone who likes you, it's painless and it saves time.

Let's find what you can do, not what you want to do.

You only live once.

Did Yoo Jung find your porno?

No, I hide that stuff carefully.

Then, did you do something disgusting while eating?

No. I told you, I was perfect.

I used two fingers to eat the crabs.

I didn't layer a V-neck shirt over another V-neck.

Maybe she doesn't like you anymore.

You've been together for a while.

It died again!

Women and Tamagotchis are draining.

Hak Chan, stop dating the crazy girl and raise one of these!

Even this lets you know why it's mad.

Oh, did you poop? It just pooped!

You should date that forever.

Don't say that.

Why don't you clean your own poop?

Pants-pooper...

It's not too late.

Why don't you apply for Physical Education?

With your athletic skills, if you work hard for a few months you can get in!

Would it be hard to get into Dongguk University?

Dongguk University?

My dream is to go to the same university as Tony.

Should I be straightforward or should I be roundabout?

Roundabout.

It'd be hard with your grades.

Let's find somewhere else.

And if you're straightforward?

Dongguk University? Please. You couldn't get in anywhere!

- Hey! - Be quiet.

Find a school that I can get into.

Or else I'll tell the principal that you and Yoon Jae are brothers.

- Is that a threat? - No. Help me...

There'll be something you're better at than others.

Let's keep looking.

You should go now. Class is starting soon.

By the way... The principal knows we're brothers.

Find other things to threaten me with.

Even if you got into Dongguk, you wouldn't be able to see Tony.

They're just using their names. He probably doesn't go to school often.

He's not like that.

You are driving me crazy.

Would you marry him if he asked?

- No, I wouldn't. - What?

He deserves someone better than me.

When will you grow up? When? When?

- Yoon Jae, the teacher is looking for you. - I don't have to go.

You psycho... he'll go crazy if the top student goes to the Air Force Academy

instead of Seoul National University. Just go before we get in trouble.

Excuse me, this is for you.

She stayed up all night to make this.

I didn't know what you liked, so I used whipped cream.

I don't like sweet things. See you later.

That rude dog! Don't worry. I'll give it to him.

You should like someone else.

Thank you.

Young lady!

Tada!

Oh my! It looks delicious!

Is Yoon Jae usually like that?

He could just take it and never see her again.

I know he loves sweet things.

Didn't you know? He's only sloppy with you.

Me too!

Just go. I'm not going to write it for you.

Please write it for me.

Would you write it if you were me?

You could go to Seoul National University on a full scholarship with your grades.

No teacher would write it for you unless he were insane.

It's my life!

What about my life?

You're the first student of mine who could go to Seoul National University.

What about my life? What will you do about that?

Joon Hee can go.

Are you two messing with me?

He wants to go to the Korea Air Force Academy too!

What?

Shi Won... Hey, Sung Shi Won!

What!

What is this?

Woo Hyuk pushed Seung Ho wildly into the door.

He rushed into his lips. Ahh! Ooh!

Seung Ho's white lips grew red and swollen.

Don't do this to me. You have Chil Hyun!

Just go. No! Why? Because now you're my slave.

Be quiet!

Please stop reading.

Did you write all of this?

If you tell my parents, I'll never see you again.

You've found your path. You might be able to get into college.

What are you talking about?

- Where's the brochure? It was right here. - What are you looking for?

The National High School Creative Essay Writing Contest

- Do you feel better? - Thanks for the drink.

I don't think the teacher will write it for both of us.

Your grades are too good.

I think the teacher thinks the same about you too.

I'm only top of my class... You're way better than me.

I've never thought about another school besides the Air Force.

Why do you want to go there?

Just... I just suddenly wanted to go.

I wanted to go.

Do you want to go because of your father?

No, it's not because of him.

Because of someone else.

Me too. It's like that for me too.

Just look at them...

Sure, they have enough grades to go around.

Even if most students studied hard...

They'd barely get into Seoul National University or the Air Force Academy.

Why are they acting so superior?

That's right. You must be feeling awful right now.

A lot of people may envy you two as a couple.

Who would think that she's crazy?

Don't say that about her.

I can't figure it out. Did you wear white socks?

Did you wash here with a wet towel?

I told you it's not that simple.

She's so detailed. It must be a trivial thing we couldn't even imagine.

What could it be? Is she just totally crazy?

Tony is... Woo Hyuk...

Fixing the computer again? Just leave it alone.

Your teacher is having a hard time because of you.

I don't care. I want to go.

- Joon Hee too? - I think so.

Do you really have to go there?

The principal and assistant principal are expecting a lot from you two.

If the top two students go there, you'll be making fools of your teachers.

What can I do? That's the only place I want to go.

Don't just consider Dad's dream. Think about Mom too.

She didn't want you to be a pilot.

She'd be disappointed.

It's not because of Dad. I really want to do it.

I'm going to bed.

When my aptitude exam is over...

You should do whatever you want.

Mom wanted you to become president.

I'm all grown up, so live your life.

I'd be too sorry otherwise.

10 year old Yoon Jae

Yoon Jae! Father is back!

I said, Father's back. Let's go home.

Dad!

Dad!

- Salute! - Salute!

From that day on, I firmly decided to marry a man in uniform.

Hey! I might go to Dongguk University.

Learn how to knock.

What are you talking about?

Is this your father's?

How is it? It looks better on me, right?

Look at your shoulders.

How does it fit so well? I'm jealous.

Your father was so cool! He was just my type.

I know. Turn around so I can change.

By the way. How will you get into Dongguk University?

My crazy love for H.O.T!

Ahh ahh. Woo Hyuk kissed Tony's hair and hugged him violently.

Haak haak. Only their wild breathing filled the air.

Are you frustrated?

Just see it as literary value.

With shaking hands, Woo Hyuk unzipped his pants...

You're just like Hak Chan.

- He writes fanfic too? - No, the genre is a little different.

How are you going to get in with this?

See it as literary value.

Change Woo Hyuk to Woo Jin and Tony to Seung Ho.

And the shower scene to a basketball scene.

- And all the kissing to handshakes! - You got it!

I just can't figure it out.

Just ask her. Otherwise you'll never know.

You watch all that porno but you still don't have an idea?

They talk with their bodies!

I'm dying of curiosity! Just ask her and then break up!

Even I can't figure it out this time.

Hey! She gave you that cake yesterday.

You said you didn't like sweet things...

Is this you?

What's that?

Nothing.

Hey, take off your underwear.

Are you crazy?

She's doing it again.

This is like the SCATs for me. This will affect my fate.

Let me have the power of the class head's underwear.

Take them off! Take them off!

Okay! Okay! I'll give them to you at home.

I need to send this at the post office right now.

Okay, okay! Go ahead, I'll bring them to you.

Come soon!

Hey, will you really get into Dongguk University if you win first prize?

Yes, I can get in as a literature specialty student.

And they only count thirty percent of the aptitude score.

All thanks to H.O.T!

It'll be hard for you even if only thirty percent counts.

Do you want to die?

I'm not going to bring my underwear.

If you don't want to take it off here, bring it. Got it?

Why do you always want it for free?

He's giving his underwear to you. Buy him something!

I don't have any money. I spent it all on Yoo Jung's present.

What present?

A birthday present! It was her birthday a few days ago.

Hak Chan should know.

That's why you went to the crab market, right?

What did you get her? She didn't tell me.

It must have been really nice.

Bring your underwear, not someone else's. Got it? See you later.

- Just die. - I could kill you.

I have nothing to say. Move.

Hey.

I'm sorry it was a little late.

Here.

One month later, a motel near Korea Air Force Academy

What are you reading?

Interview questions.

Where did you get those?

Online. Some students from last year put them up.

Do you want to check them out?

Why are you worrying about the interview?

You always leave a good impression.

Should I ask you a question?

Be nervous. Regard me as an interviewer.

When did you decide to apply?

It's been my dream since I entered high school.

What is the most memorable event covered in the papers recently?

Should Korea-America defense relations change to self-reliant national defense?

What do you think is most important in group living?

Do you like someone right now?

They ask that question?

Yes, they do. Do you like someone?

Yes.

Is it someone I know?

Yes.

Is it Sung Shi Won?

I should take a shower.

Two years ago, Kwang An High School Entrance Ceremony

What? This school is crazy! We're sitting in order of merit?

First, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth...

What? Am I the last one?

No, the guy next to you is.

What are we, a product?

This is an obvious abuse of human rights. I have pride! I can't sit like this!

Happiness is not merit!

Yes, it is!

Do you want to get punished on the first day?

Go inside!

- Sir, this is unfair... - What? Not fair?

You little punk.

Equality and human rights don't exist in high schools.

Do you think people will treat you as a person if you don't go to college?

Don't regret it when you're applying for colleges and get it straight now.

Go inside!

Let's go. Let's go!

Instead!

Instead, teachers should be ranked by their college and grades.

Instead of seating us like this, teachers should put up their qualifications.

What did you just say?

Equality and teacher authority don't exist in high schools.

You punk... Brace yourself.

He's in my class. Leave it to me.

What are you all doing? Go inside!

Yes, sir.

I was about to pee.

Are you reading hero novels these days?

I didn't know it would blow up like this.

I'm reading "History of Three States" now.

I wanted to express righteous indignation.

Don't you think sitting in order of merit is too much?

Wait a few months. I'll try to persuade the principal.

Come home early. And don't forget to pick up my shirt.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

Why isn't the top-ranked student coming?

I heard he's first place of the whole school. I want to see his face.

- You didn't know? - What?

I'm sure you saw him. The crazy guy.

Are you all right?

Of course. Wait a few months. Otherwise he'll tell the education office.

You need to control your temper.

The teacher is coming!

Let's go, first place. I'm off to the forty-seventh seat.

Do you have an English dictionary?

What? Yes.

Number 15342, Yoon Yoon Jae.

Four, seven, nine, two...

Didn't you know? Your eyesight is less than 0.8.

What?

You need to be above 0.8 to get in. But you're less than 0.3.

Then I fail?

Are you going to wear glasses while flying a battle plane?

A week ago Neighborhood ophthalmology clinic

Two, three... Nine... ten?

Your eyesight is 0.9.

Thank you.

He got them all wrong.

- Are you asleep? - No.

- You didn't know either? -No, I thought I was cured.

Yours isn't as embarrassing. I took the test without the right skills.

What should I do with this quack?

The teacher will laugh at you.

He'll think I deserved it.

Kang Joon Hee! Kang Joon Hee!

People have to be satisfied with an attainable dream.

If you're greedy with unattainable dreams, you'll only get hurt.

Empty passion only leaves you with heartburn.

That's why unrequited love is foolish.

Bang Sung Jae will laugh at you so much.

Sung Jae is nothing. The problem is Sung Shi Won.

She'll make fun of me for at least six months.

However, foolish unrequited love can have potential...

Really? Are you for real? Mom!

I won first prize! I'm going to college!

That passion sometimes causes miracles.

Busan 2012 Sajik Baseball Stadium

Go! Go! The ball is out of bounds!

A foul? How is it a foul ball?

The ball passed through! How is that a foul?

Maybe the referee's on a soccer field. He should make it a home run!

And sometimes, dreams come true from a distance.

August 2012, Seoul

- Ms. Jang? - Yes?

While you may not achieve the dream, getting close gives you the chance to be happy.

Of course, that's very rare.

Unrequited love usually ends in failure.

But it's also sad if you're afraid and you give up...

before you even try it out.

First, do what you want instead of what you can.

You only live once.

But in this case... it won't work.

What medical school would accept these kinds of grades?

Okay.

Be a doctor in your next life. Let's find something else.

Do you have something in mind?

I want to be a bookkeeper at GSP.

What is GSP?

Sechs Kies' label company. So I can see Ji Won everyday.

Letter of Resignation

Seoul 2012 Kwang An High School 38th Alumni Meeting

I'm probably the only girl who got a cross-stitch from her boyfriend.

- A cross-stitch? I used to... - Bottoms up!

Cheers!

Hey, do you still write fanfics?

Are you crazy?

I reread some of that stuff and it was... terrible.

What's a fanfic?

Stories about idol members loving each other and kissing and all that.

Don't write that. If the singers saw them they'd feel uncomfortable.

- Why do you care? - Cheers!

Cheers!

- Why do you care? - Yeah, why?

Why did I?

November 16 1998, SCAT D-2, Busan

The PC network has been disconnected.

Come on! Who picked up the phone?

The situation is getting worse. Mr. Lee will have to solve it.

Check on the situation and call me back.

Should I try fried rice?

Excuse me! One fried rice and black bean noodles, please!

- What about me? - What do you want?

- I want spicy noodle soup. - Ma'am! Water please.

Okay.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- What are you doing after the test? - Why?

Let's meet up afterward.

We see each other everyday.

I have something for you.

Let's meet at eight pm by the school playground after the test.

Why? Is it a special day?

Yes, it is my D-day.

What are you talking about?

The PC network has been disconnected.

Come on! Who--

It is an emergency situation!

I thought you were still on the phone so I was about to go to your house.

Father...

But I think you put the phone the other way.

This is my junior at work. He's helping out a lot.

Say hello. These are my students from when I was a teacher.

- Hello. - Hello.

- And this is my brother. - I've heard a lot about you.

He relies on you more than me. Thank you for helping him.

It's my pleasure. You are your parents' pride, Judge Yoon.

My brother's wife would be disappointed to hear that.

And this is my lovely...

Can you turn up the volume?

With 200 days left until the election, we took a public opinion poll.

This is a D-200 special program!

Candidate Yoon Tae Woong has a forty-three percent approval rating.

He is running in first place.

This winter, my brother's D-Day is coming.

In 1998, fourteen years ago...

We were preparing for our own D-Days.