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Reply 1997

Seoul Central District Court, July 2005

What are these? I didn't ask for documents.

- Mrs. Jung left those. - I don't need these.

A man of your position needs wedding gifts of at least five million dollars...

a middle-sized apartment in Daechi, and a luxury sedan.

So she wants you to think about it.

Call her and say, I have a house, a car...

and a girlfriend. Tell her if she does this again

I'm going to arrest her on obstruction of justice.

Hey, Tae Woong. I can talk now.

No, I don't want to go.

What can I do? My old teacher is asking, I can't refuse.

His daughter wants to see you.

Sounds like a blind date to me.

No, it's not. Just give her some advice.

Apparently she never gets called back for a second interview.

She's his only daughter. It's a sincere request.

I couldn't refuse. Who knows, she might be your fate.

I have a girlfriend.

Don't lie to me. I don't believe you.

I know you don't like these things. So just meet her once for dinner.

Got it? I'll text you the place and time.

Good luck!

['Fasting']

I can't find it.

Are you sure? Did you really leave it here?

Yes, I left it there.

Really? Do you think I can eat it?

Don't worry. You'll be fine.

I found it! When did you leave it here?

Don't get caught. Eat it secretly. Just the soup! Okay?

Okay, got it.

Mr. Yoon?

Where did he go?

He can start eating today.

Hello? Yes, Shi Won.

He figured it out faster than I thought.

He's kind of slow.

Really?

That's great.

I told you Yoon Jae likes you.

He thinks you're the prettiest girl in the world.

It doesn't make any sense at all.

Has it already been eight years since your first kiss together?

Someone's calling me. I'll talk to you later.

Seoul, 2000

Shi Won said she got the tickets. Let's meet at Seoul Station later.

I can't go. I have to study for the test.

Busan, 2002

Everyone!

Everyone! Hope everyone becomes millionaires!

I wish she would give us the money first.

Is it bad? Are you taking medicine?

Okay. I understand.

You should still go to the hospital.

Okay?

Yoon Jae got food poisoning.

He sent us carnations and pocket money on Parents' Day.

Yoon Jae can't come.

Seoul, 2004

Pick an expensive one before I become penniless.

I want to buy you a nice laptop.

You can just buy one on the Internet.

Who shops at the department store these days?

It'll be pricey there.

I wanted to have dinner with Shi Won after buying it.

It's been a while since the three of us had dinner together.

Where's the parking lot?

Hold on, Tae Woong.

I left my phone at the office.

Pick it up tomorrow.

I'm waiting for an urgent call.

Can I get off there? I'll take a cab.

Will you be all right? It's raining.

I'm fine. I can just run.

If I'm late, start eating without me. I'll call you.

Joon Hee, where are you?

All right.

Is there traffic? He must be hungry.

Tae Woong, he's probably not coming.

Let's go ahead and eat. He probably won't come.

Did you two fight?

Yes, a big fight.

Episode 15 While you were loving someone

[My little brother]

Don't you think that's a bit harsh? Do you think broadcasting is a joke?

How can you tell us today that you can't do it?

This doesn't make any sense.

The high school seniors are here. Do you want to get me fired?

You should have called last night.

Then we could have found someone else.

You can't do this to us. This is unbelievable.

What?

How could I do it?

Why would I run a lecture for high school seniors?

What am I supposed to tell them about this dumb screenwriting job?

You... I'm going to expose you to all the reporters.

What? Social enterprise? You're kidding me.

You can't even keep a promise.

Stop. Please stop.

I'm going to accuse you. I won't take it lying down.

Do you know how many followers I have on Cyland?

You're dead meat!

I'm going to bury you in a grave! Do you understand?

Don't swear, you jerk!

Should I send out a press release?

We should focus on this first.

The seniors are all here. We can't just let them go home.

Do you know anyone who's doing well?

Someone close to you, who can come right now.

Ms. Jung from the newsroom. Aren't you two close?

She's the first female news director. She'd be good for this.

She didn't have any ups and downs in her life.

She was born to a rich family, went to a prestigious school and got a nice job.

Her life story won't be touching to the kids.

Then who? Do you know anyone?

Don't even think about your fan club's president.

I've called you a few times before.

When you were accepted with the highest exam score.

Do you remember me?

I think I saw your note, but I had to follow the rules. I'm sorry.

Not at all. Don't worry about it.

We even got ten more minutes thanks to you.

Just relax and have fun lecturing. I'll take care of the editing.

Thank you.

Did you really come here because Shi Won asked?

Yes. Where's the restroom?

Outside on the left.

He's really here. I wasn't sure at first.

He's better looking than I expected. Should I try hitting on him?

I'll try.

What, are you done changing?

This is my chance. I'll seduce him in ten minutes. Bet on it.

I finished training the students so you can start filming right away.

Wow, the students will lose their minds today. Is that okay?

It's fine. We just won't film her face.

I don't care. I have a goal.

What kind of goal? Do you want to make the headlines for something racy?

She's planning on seducing Mr. Yoon with this outfit today.

He's coming. Let's see how good you are.

Just watch, he'll fall for me in ten minutes.

Mr. Yoon, this is our host for today's show.

- I'm Yi Sol Ji. - Nice to meet you.

An hour should be enough, right? And then I can take questions after.

Yes, you can do that. Actually, the students might prefer that.

Do you need me to explain anything? It's your first time on television, right?

Do you want to grab some coffee in my waiting room?

I don't like coffee. And you don't have to worry.

I may not be my brother, but I can hold my own.

Will you be at the front? I'll look at you while I talk.

How do you know each other? I wonder how she got you to come.

A relative? A schoolmate?

- We're childhood friends. - I'm her boyfriend.

- No, that's not it. - I'm Shi Won's boyfriend.

That's why I delayed my trial and came here.

I'm not interested in students. They have their own lives.

I'm busy enough with my life.

Is that magic marker on your face?

Let's go outside. Let's talk there. Excuse me.

Be quick!

- It won't wipe off. - Be quiet!

It must be true!

Is she better than me? I'm so pissed off.

Where are you going?

I'm changing my outfit. How irritating.

- They're really dating. - That's amazing!

Did you bring your friends again?

Why? Would you run away again?

When I think about how embarrassed I was that day...

Everyone has weak points.

Do you want me to be nice to any random girl?

No, I just want you to act normally.

I can't do that. Just give up.

I can do everything besides that.

Our movie will start soon. Let's go.

I have to go to the restroom. Go ahead.

- Hak Chan! - Mom!

Nice running into you. What are you doing here?

Where do you keep coming from?

From Ji Young's house.

Hak Chan! When is our movie?

It's almost time.

Who is this?

She's my girlfriend.

This is my girlfriend, Mo Yoo Jung.

Say hi to my mom.

- Hello. - Hi. You're quite pretty.

Why are there Southeast Asian fruits for the ancestral rites ceremony? Bananas?

Careful, careful.

Why did you make so much meat?

My father will pass away again from eating all of this food.

He ate very well when he was alive.

He should have this much so he can bear another year.

You only spent one year living with your in-laws.

How would you know him so well?

I wanted to live with them for twenty, thirty more years.

I didn't imagine that he would leave us so quickly.

I could have lived with someone like him forever.

He was tall and magnanimous.

And he was such a warm-hearted person.

I married you because of him.

You have such a good memory. It's hard for me to remember his face.

Bring some rice so we can start.

What, already? It's still early.

Who holds the ceremony late at night these days?

The intention is what counts, not the format.

And I want to go to see the fireworks at Gwangalli.

Kim Yong Rim will be there. Let's go.

What if your uncle comes here?

He cared about your dad so much. He might come this year.

It's late and he hasn't called. I don't think he'll come.

He's over 60 too. He's too old to pay attention to these things.

- Right? - Of course.

And we're so far apart. It's not easy for him to come.

Let's go see the fireworks after this.

Yes, let's go.

I didn't take the stalk out of the watermelon.

Always making me carry the heavy things.

She should have done this in the kitchen.

She cut it at the bottom. I can just flip it this way.

It won't stand.

Father, how was the food?

Mom is sick and your only granddaughter was too busy working to come. I'm sorry.

Next year all of us will be here.

- Bring me a black plastic bag. - Why?

If we bring one leg, we won't need any bar snacks.

One won't be enough. Let's take more.

Shall we? Then bring scissors too.

My father used to like this a lot.

I forgot to pack spicy sauce.

It's a wonder you remember my father's memorial day.

Why don't you lock the door?

When did Busan become a crime-free city?

If you forget memorial days, you'll go to hell.

I don't believe in Jesus or Buddha but I do believe in my ancestors.

My nephew has a smart wife.

What do you have to get?

You're right. There should be a lot of food for the ceremony.

Let's do it quickly and go see the fireworks.

The intention is what counts, not the format.

What are you doing? Bring the utensils.

You didn't wash any of them, right?

Oh my...

I'm off! I'll call you in a bit.

Wait, wait.

Where do you think you're going?

I'm already here, so I thought we could have a cup of coffee.

No way, you can't come.

Hey, what... Did I say anything?

You're over-thinking it.

How come I can't even get a cup of coffee with you?

You always use a Busan accent when you think you're in trouble.

Do you think I'm that stupid? You are so sneaky.

What? Sneaky? I just wanted some coffee.

I'm not going to do anything.

How can I believe you? Mr. Yoon, just go to bed.

Don't try any of your petty tricks.

Fine, you saw through me.

Then kiss me, instead.

Put your mouth back. It must be embarrassed.

I'm going in.

Are you already packing?

Didn't you say you're moving on the weekend?

I'm on duty tomorrow so I might not be able to come home.

I had some time, so I wanted to pack in advance.

I don't have that much to pack anyway.

I'm going to be lonely without you.

I've never lived alone.

It'll be better if you live alone now.

Wouldn't it be better to be alone if Shi Won will be visiting sometimes?

Yes, you're right.

Hey, just leave now.

Then I'm going to stay forever.

Why don't you two just live together?

I want to do that.

But I have to do something first.

[New message has arrived.]

[Are you sleeping? -Tae Woong-]

Do you have time tomorrow night?

Yes.

Do you want to have dinner with me?

Okay. I also have something to say to you.

Do you remember the Japanese restaurant I like?

Let's meet at there at seven. I reserved a table under my name.

Okay, got it.

And... dress nicely.

Father, I'm sorry. Please double it today.

Where's the octopus?

Isn't it one of the ceremony requirements in Busan?

Was it too expensive this year?

My brother used to love octopus.

He would brag about it whenever he had it.

Well, a good man is a dead man. And children are all useless.

How can you say that?

How could we hold the ceremony without octopus?

Since it's a big one, it needs time to boil.

Honey, is it still boiling?

What are you doing? Just bring it.

Should I just cut them all off?

Hey, that can be dangerous. He can't see very well.

Look carefully. Why don't we do this?

He has bad eyesight. Look, look.

These are strong.

Look. It's as good as before.

Now it looks good.

Let's do it quickly. Father, aren't you hungry?

You didn't forget it this year either.

I wish I had a brother like you.

Father, you have such a nice brother!

What are you doing here during break?

Let's go out and grab some coffee.

This is rare. Aren't you busy?

You look too relaxed.

I can spare a little time.

Can we only meet for business? I can just drop by, can't I?

Did you really come to see me? Without any business?

No. I have something to tell you.

Tae Woong.

- Actually, I... - You like Shi Won, right?

I just found out that you like Shi Won too.

And that you started liking her before I did.

Why didn't you tell me before?

If I had, would you have given her up?

Like I had given her up?

No.

I wouldn't have given her up.

You're my brother, and I would give up everything for you.

But I can't give her up.

So I won't give her up.

She's the one who will make the decision.

She could like you right now...

but I've never done my best to make her like me.

This is my last chance, and if she says no again, I'll give up.

How does that sound?

If she says no, you can make fun of me for the rest of our lives.

Every time we meet, you can make fun of me. I won't mind.

The situation can be reversed as well. Let's give it a try.

I have to go. I have an appointment.

You didn't forget about tonight, did you?

Just be nice to her this one time.

She's the daughter of the person I respect the most.

Please be nice.

[I'm having dinner with Tae Woong. I'll call you later. -Shi Won]

Uncle, have some coffee.

I called Kyung Il to come get you.

When you get to Jeonju, stay there and wait for him.

How stupid do you think I am?

Do you think I'll get lost on the way home?

I'm just worrying about you!

And do something about your temper!

My brother used to love this coffee a lot.

He had good taste as an old man.

Uncle, do you still miss my father?

You guys have such a strong brotherhood.

Do you know how confused I was

on the day my father died because of you?

My heart was broken too but you didn't help at all.

You were crying and crying in front of his photo...

and running around town barefoot like a mad man.

You were drunk too!

Did you like him that much?

I used to hate him.

I hated him so much.

I didn't know a thing, but I still hated him.

[Seven at Moran Restaurant Choi Jin Ah]

You look like you're going to die. Are you okay?

Do you want me to get you something?

I'm okay. I'm working extra shifts to take the weekend off.

People hate me less these days.

Who hates you?

I think people hate Yoon Jae in court.

They already know that he's not at all flexible.

He follows his principles. He wouldn't do anything bad.

What principles? He's just not flexible.

Do you know when Hak Chan and Yoo Jung come?

They're watching the baseball game this weekend in Jamsil.

They couldn't get tickets to Sajik.

They'll stay in Seoul for a few days.

They're meant to be. After all those fights...

won't they be sorry to see us?

Not as much as you and Yoon Jae will be.

That makes sense. Then Hak Chan's staying with you?

It's been so long since you were all together.

Sung Jae is coming too, so the four of us will be under one roof again.

But you won't get any sleep.

You'll be too busy watching Russian girls.

How did you know? Does Yoo Jung know too?

No, she doesn't.

She still believes Hak Chan is pure.

I don't think it's a big deal. We're not babies.

Wow, Shi Won.

I didn't know you liked that stuff too.

I don't like it that much. One of us likes it a lot.

Bang Sung Jae. You call tell right away.

I can see it in his face.

It's not Sung Jae.

What? I'm going to kill him.

You said you didn't mind.

There should be some standards!

No wonder he always has his laptop with him.

Why isn't he answering? I couldn't reach him all day.

When are you moving out?

This weekend. I'm leaving after I see the guys.

Do you want me to help?

I'm pretty good at cleaning the house.

It's okay. I don't have that much to move anyway.

It won't take that long.

Why are you meeting Tae Woong today?

He wanted to meet up. I have to tell him something too.

Are you telling him?

I don't know what to say.

But I don't want him to hear it from someone else.

Tae Woong is important to me.

Making it awkward between us... lying to him...

I don't like doing that.

It would be better to tell him, right?

What if being honest hurts him too?

From what I know of him...

It's almost time, you should go. He'll be waiting.

From what you know of him what?

Never mind. I don't know.

You should get going, there might be traffic.

Okay. I'll see you this weekend.

That's he's not just an ordinary person.

My father was shot to death after being accused of being a communist.

From that day on, my mother only paid attention to my brother.

Anything nice went to him.

I wasn't treated like a son.

One day, mother bought a pound cake from somewhere.

She only gave it to my brother. As a young boy, I wanted it so much.

I flattered him all day long just to get a little piece...

but he wouldn't even look at me.

And then he ate it all.

I started to hate him from that day on.

And I came to a decision. I had to succeed.

That was the only way I could make them regret how they treated me.

I started at a tire factory and worked myself to the bone.

I finally bought that factory.

My brother was just a public officer, but I was a factory owner.

I bought a car and nice clothes and went to meet them.

"Look at who I am now! I'm so much better than your favorite son!"

"I have a nice car and nice clothes. Look at me now!"

But it lasted only for a month.

Then I got scammed.

I borrowed money from the bank to buy the factory...

but there was already a new owner.

My life was completely ruined. I even went to the detention center.

I was about to commit suicide.

I didn't know that you went to the detention center.

I almost did. I couldn't pay the fines.

I was crazy enough to fight with anyone who made eye contact with me.

One day, your father came to see me.

It was as hot then as it is these days.

He said since I might be release the day after tomorrow...

wouldn't I move into his place?

I said, 'Where would I get the money?'

'Don't you know how much debt I'm in?'

But turns out...

he had paid off my debt.

He sold his house, took out loans, borrowed from friends.

And paid off all of my debt.

Do you know what I said to him after hearing that?

I told him to stop showing off.

I was as mean as a person could be.

I was out of my mind.

I just didn't want to see him being right, as always.

He had sacrificed himself to pay my debts off.

And I didn't even thank him.

I was just angry, mad, annoyed, and miserable.

So I told him everything I shouldn't have said.

I told him to stop trying to understand me and my life.

Why was he trying to play the role of brother at this point?

I had gone completely crazy.

After listening to me, do you know what he said?

Do you know what he said?

After listening to me talk that whole time...

Tae Woong.

I won't give up either.

I won't give her up either.

I gave up because of you.

I gave up on my feelings for Shi Won.

The day of my college exam...

you told me that you liked her and you were going to ask her out.

Because you're my brother, I didn't hesitate for a second.

I gave her up.

But it didn't work. It didn't work...

but I tried to forget her.

I tried to forget about her.

Even when you had broken up, I knew you wouldn't give up.

- So I gave up. - So?

But it's not a switch you can turn on and off as you please.

Once it's turned on, it can't be turned off.

I like Shi Won.

I want to marry her.

I love you the most in the entire world, and I can give you anything.

But I can't give up Shi Won.

Since you arranged this meeting tonight, I'll meet her. For you.

But not after this. Don't do this anymore.

I have a reservation under Yoon Tae Woong.

After just listening to me for a while...

He said...

He was sorry.

He said he was sorry.

That's all he said.

I thought he would yell at me.

But all he said was that he was sorry.

He had nothing to be sorry for. Nothing.

[I'm sorry...]

My brother was too busy... I'm sorry. I came instead.

Let's eat something delicious today!

Then he took a pound cake out of his old bag.

He said he was sorry for eating it all before.

I hadn't known it back then, but my brother really loved me.

I was the only one who hated him.

March 2013 Seoul

Why is the baby so impatient?

It's hard to come out right on time.

Why aren't we hearing anything from the doctor?

Why aren't they coming?

Where's the husband?

She's looking for him.

I'm going to kill you!

What? What?

What have I done wrong? I'm going to call the police!

That's what I want to say!

Are you kidding me?

I don't know how I feel. So I need to figure it out.

People say you never forget your first love.