Original subtitles

(Jung Ryeo Won)

(Wi Ha Jun)

(Scriptwriter: Park Kyeong Hwa)

(Director: Ahn Pan Seok)

(The Midnight Romance in Hagwon)

I said I'd give you gold and riches.

I said we'd live happily forever and ever.

Don't feel bad for me.

Don't be intimidated.

I don't care about riches or a happy forever.

But...

There's something I need you to do.

Anything.

With all your heart...

and efforts,

love me.

Try to be with me always.

Try to touch and feel me,

and say you want to feed me.

That will do.

(Episode 14)

That will do.

Jun Ho has a girlfriend.

It's his old academy instructor.

Tell me more.

He went to many academies and had many instructors.

His Korean instructor...

from when his grades suddenly shot up.

The one who taught Eun Ho too?

I'm so upset, but...

Why are you upset?

I don't know why.

I want to disapprove, but I can't think of a reason.

Should I complain about her age first?

Call Jun Ho over and talk to him.

You want me to fish for details about my grown son's girlfriend?

I didn't say anything when I first realized...

he was seeing someone.

But now that I know who it is,

I have a bad feeling.

What feeling?

I think it will last a while.

Let's wait and see.

If we disapprove when they're fired up,

it might even bring them closer.

Did you go and do something already?

Well, I got a bit physical and violent.

With her?

Are you crazy?

I'm so sorry. I must've been exhausted.

I just got up.

I didn't wake you on purpose.

I'll take the subway. Don't worry.

See you later.

(Daechi Chase)

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

(Daechi Chase)

Good morning.

As if it is.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Min Hui Ju's not coming?

She's on her way.

Shall we get started first?

I hate this.

So,

it's as I said in the message yesterday.

What I object to is the fact...

that someone was prioritized...

in the use of our academy's main resources.

I want in.

Hey, Mom. Did Byeol get a shot?

It's a long wait to see the pediatrician, isn't it?

No, I don't have a new schedule. I just have a meeting.

No, take her to your place, not mine.

Our place is a mess.

Yes.

Come here.

Go somewhere and kill some time.

I'll tell you what the others said.

I'll clarify.

"Clarify?"

You'll explain?

That won't solve the issue is why.

They're all well-educated,

and they all teach.

If I explain rationally...

Come on.

Jun Ho. Mr. Lee.

They're well-educated, and they teach.

And that's why it's a problem.

What do you mean?

They're all rational,

and that's why things will snowball.

You have no idea how many people...

inside and out want Hye Jin to go down.

Mr. Lee. You're stubborn.

Shall I tell you a scary story?

It's about another neighborhood.

An instructor who taught the most students from a school...

got cancer.

It was in the early stages and easy to handle.

But...

in less than 24 hours,

a rumor spread that the teacher was terminal...

and didn't have long to live.

That's the rumor others started so they could steal the students.

That's the world we live in.

You and Hye Jin.

I don't think...

you would have done something terrible.

So...

go somewhere and have a coffee...

and wait.

Okay?

I asked who called Ms. Seo.

Please hear me out. I'll keep it short.

Who told her about this?

I did.

What?

Will you excuse us?

Can't we...

hear what she has to say?

That will make it harder to make an objective decision.

I don't know if this is an issue that needs explaining.

Wait.

This isn't just about a couple dating.

A team leader at an academy,

a main instructor of all people...

used her authority...

and showered a new recruit with privileges...

and benefits and that's what I object to.

The ad was weird.

"A teacher and student sally forth." So old-fashioned.

I'll start with that ad.

- Heewon High was always... - Shouldn't you...

start by saying whether or not you are dating?

Gosh.

Mr. Lee is...

He is...

What's this?

Are you moving as a team now?

Or did you...

decide to host a tearful press conference?

It's not that.

I didn't know Ms. Seo was here, and...

As if you don't know.

You practically live together.

Mr. Lee Myeong Jun.

Yes? What?

Can I speak as equals, man to man?

What?

(Problems With Colonial Modernization Theory)

Son. Mom's going out.

- Already? - Yes, I'm busy.

Is it about the text you got yesterday?

What's the big deal...

about two instructors seeing each other?

Weren't you the one who vouched for Jun Ho's class?

You don't know what you're talking about.

What don't I know?

How a parent feels.

What does that mean?

These days, to send one kid to a decent university,

both parents and even the grandparents...

put in money, effort, and trust into instructors.

And to think they get up to no good at work?

I can't let someone like that teach my kid.

What do you mean by "no good?"

What kind of talk has been going around during the night?

That's how things will turn out soon.

Goodness.

It has begun.

Hello, you're A Jeong's mom, right?

Yes.

It's pretty early for a call.

What? No, it's fine.

Hey. I think the rumor about you got weird.

Are you okay?

You two got up to no good,

and you're saying what now?

I said I felt sorry for the kids you teach!

- What? How dare you? - Stop it!

- You, come here. - You think I can't?

Who gave you the right to call me names?

Did you hear what he said?

The kids will start coming in soon. Will you stop it?

Let go! I'm calming down.

My gosh. Who does he think he is?

- Mr. Yoon. - Darn it.

- That's enough. - Did you see that?

- This isn't right, is it? - Are you defending him?

- He came after me. - What?

- Please. - Let me go.

- Come here! - We need to talk calmly.

What good is that?

Jun Ho's reaction explained it all.

- Mr. Yoon. - This blows.

I don't believe this.

Ms. Seo.

I don't think you have time for this.

Okay, thanks.

Why give me this?

You have nicer handwriting.

I haven't written anything in years.

What should I write?

"Thank you so much for the good results in the finals."

"Help us out in the coming year too."

Isn't that something I should say to the teachers?

We pay your instructors every month.

Do you know how much that is?

Go to your academy after this.

After a short prayer.

- Sung Ha Yul. - What?

Give me Seo Hye Jin's printouts and homework.

Here? Right now?

Do as I say.

(Full-mark Korean)

Here.

Where's the rest?

There were no printouts,

and the homework was to read the next chapter.

- Is that all? - Yes.

She suggested we change how we study.

She must be crazy.

Hello, Shin Dae Baek speaking.

Yes. Why are you calling me?

Yes, I do work at Daechi Chase.

Yes.

I don't see how this is something you'd call me about.

You said you'd explain rationally.

What have you done?

Drink this.

Thank you.

Drink that and get a strong hold of yourself.

What happened here might be nothing at all.

Outside...

I think it's much worse.

Jung Soo takes pretty good notes compared to most kids,

and he concentrates in class.

Yes.

But his books show no signs that he studied.

That goes for Ye Eun too.

Don't you think something's off?

She used to give out loads of homework,

packs of printouts,

and mock exams for the kids to go through.

She said she'd stop checking their homework.

Doesn't that mean she gave up monitoring the kids altogether?

She doesn't even grade the homework herself.

Her TA does.

- Gosh. - Goodness.

Oh, forget it.

Is she short on energy?

Because he's younger?

Watch what you say.

Excuse me.

You mean Seo Hye Jin, right?

Yes.

Could we join you?

Yes, I guess?

(Full-mark Korean)

- Is your kid in tenth grade? - Yes.

So is mine.

This is no laughing matter.

That instructor whom she taught.

- Lee Jun Ho? - Yes.

He used to work at Jungwon Group.

What about it?

To make a man leave a perfectly fine job...

to teach at an academy.

Do you think that was an easy feat?

What?

When Seo Hye Jin first came here,

Lee Jun Ho was her only student.

Perhaps back in the day, Seo Hye Jin gave him...

an experience he could never forget.

- No. - No.

- You went too far. - Yes.

Do you have a daughter?

Yes.

I have a son, so I know.

Teenage boys.

They're so virile and full of energy.

- Oh, gosh. No way. - If that's really true...

- That's disgusting. - Hi.

What's disgusting?

Something crazy is going on. Sit down.

- Gosh... - Oh, no...

(Choisun will become the best.)

That's how crazy they were.

They stayed behind alone in classrooms.

- Oh, gosh. - In a classroom?

- Hello. - Hello.

Director.

It's incredible.

As soon as you hired Pyo Sang Seob,

Daechi Chase seemed to implode.

This must be your lucky year.

What are you talking about?

You know Seo Hye Jin, right?

The one who taught with her ex-student.

I know who that is. What about her?

That ex-student instructor...

was her lover.

Since he was in school.

Really?

I don't think this will go away quietly.

Oh, dear. What a shame.

She's a good teacher.

(Choisun Academy)

Seo Hye Jin.

What a waste.

Come in.

You came right on time.

Director Choi.

You prosper each day, and I'm pleased for you.

Thank you.

- Take a seat. - Okay.

I'd recommend this property...

and this one.

They both used to be academies,

so you'll save money on setting things up.

And it's close to this place too.

The owner of this property...

just turned 30 years old.

He spends half the year traveling the world.

He put my office in charge of management.

That would benefit you too.

Shall I arrange a formal meeting?

No.

There's a building I have in mind.

Oh, okay. Tell me which one it is.

Do you know Daechi Chase that's on the main road?

I do.

I don't think there are any empty floors in that building.

I have a feeling there will be a few soon.

I want to move into the floor...

they have the classrooms on.

I'll look into it.

Thank you.

What's going on?

Check your online messenger.

Won't everyone associated with Ms. Seo go down?

Do you think she'll go down just like that?

Let's go outside.

I'm fine.

Don't sit here and let everyone stare.

We did nothing wrong.

There's no reason to run away.

Hey.

Why are the director and vice-director so quiet?

I don't know.

Why did you come this far this early in the day?

Is there something we can't discuss at work?

I rushed over wondering if I should go on my knees.

Gosh. That's a bit much.

Goodness.

I got about 500 calls this morning.

I think I'll get about 5,000 more.

Then you should go and sort it out...

instead of coming here.

Beating around the bush will only be a waste of time.

I'll ask you point blank.

Why on earth as you doing this?

Why?

I'm just trying to take my share.

We got along well so far.

Who got along well? Us?

Well, there were times when we butted heads...

on how to run the academy...

and how to manage our staff,

but we were pretty democratic...

I have too long to live.

Way too long to spend it working for...

democratic Kim Hyun Tak for a fixed salary.

If I'm unlucky, I might have to live longer...

than I already have.

Today is the youngest I'll ever be,

and I want to get fired up and bloom.

That fire.

Couldn't we set it together?

If you tell me what you want...

If I tell you,

will you give it to me?

Even if I can't give you all you ask,

couldn't we at least discuss and agree...

on something that works for us both?

It's pointless if you can't give me all I ask.

Actually, even if you give me all I ask, it's not enough.

What I want is the academy you took from me.

My goodness.

Don't talk like I stole Victoria Academy.

What we did benefited us both at the time.

I was the easiest prey within your grasp.

It was when I was short on cash...

because I was expanding it.

Okay. At the time,

I'd won over your teachers already,

so I bought you out pretty cheap.

But I made you vice-director, and that compensation...

was more than enough...

You think that was more than enough.

That's why we can't reach an agreement.

Help me out here.

Hye Jin's about to lose all her students.

If the instructors leave too,

I'll have to close down next month.

It wouldn't be...

a bad idea to start over, then.

Today is the youngest you'll ever be.

You can't do this.

I get that you have a lot against me.

But what did Hye Jin do?

She's good enough that she can start over...

- anywhere else. - Ms. Woo.

That's it.

I'll send my resignation by email.

No, wait. Ms. Woo.

What...

Help me.

Let me explain.

The instructors need to stay...

Sorry.

I can't believe...

how little influence you have now.

At least let us last another semester...

Why are you going overboard?

It's not like you own this academy.

I wouldn't be asking if it were mine.

What did Director Kim do to deserve this?

Ms. Woo said...

I should've listened...

when she suggested we squash some of the power you have.

She was right.

That's who Woo Seung Hui is.

The thoughts one keeps buried deep inside?

She has a knack for sniffing out the musty scent they give off.

Director Kim's anxiety.

Lee Myeong Jun's insecurity. The White Haired Witch's greed.

She took advantage of that, and now with you...

No way.

So this is how people change when they're cornered.

- You're badmouthing others. - This isn't me talking smack.

Know your place.

You're the reason the academy imploded, not me.

All because you're head over heels for your young student.

Take the call.

Your time will be better spent explaining yourself to the mothers.

Yes, ma'am.

I understand, ma'am,

but have you discussed this with Do Gyeom?

I'm afraid there's a long wait list...

for Chanyoung High consultations.

Leave your contact information, and we'll call.

Sure.

Ma'am, it's not what you think.

Of course not...

A minor, you say?

Ma'am, can you hold?

This is Daechi Chase... Yes.

I see. Just a second.

Ma'am, let me call you back. I'm terribly sorry.

Yes?

I see.

May I have a name?

I'm afraid you can't come in for a consultation today.

Of course it isn't that.

- We'll give you a call. - I'm afraid we're fully booked.

Not just the consultations, but also Ms. Seo...

You will be doused in nasty water.

Why are you out here in the cold?

Right.

I just ended up here.

If you're going to be in agony, be so somewhere warm.

- I looked for you everywhere. - I'm not in agony.

The question I raised was aboveboard.

That's how far you'll go.

What do you mean?

Ms. Seo's in a huge mess with just the rumors...

that have been spreading outside.

I didn't cause any of that.

No matter who did it...

Wait.

That sounds like there was someone else...

in charge of spreading those rumors.

It also sounds like the whole attack was coordinated by a mastermind.

Am I right?

I have a class I must go to.

Could that person be...

I have a class.

Was it Ms. Woo?

And did Lee Myeong Jun spread the rumors?

Darn.

Ms. Woo will soon make an offer.

Seriously consider it. The ship we're on is sinking.

You people are like trash.

What did you just call me?

Let's set the record straight.

She'll be fine if we support her together...

and clear the air regarding the rumor.

- We can take it all back. - For what though?

Think about how much Ms. Seo is hurting.

Mr. Yoon.

You'll most certainly...

regret this.

Sure.

And I'm sorry about that.

The textbooks being clean doesn't mean...

they haven't been studying.

I'm helping students who have trouble with reading...

learn the basics.

We feel like...

you've abruptly changed your style of teaching.

We're worried about progress as well.

It doesn't seem like you'll be able...

to teach all that's on the syllabus.

Jung Soo is a top student when it comes to Korean.

He achieved first class on his finals,

and I was over the moon.

Gosh.

He did well on the KSAT mock exam as well.

I see.

But I don't think Jung Soo...

will be able to maintain his grade in 12th grade.

- Sorry? - My gosh.

Are you hoping he won't do well?

No, this is me reflecting on myself.

My way of teaching will fail him.

Kids will fluster after coming across unfamiliar passages...

and will panic with passages they haven't studied.

Ha Yul, Ye Eun,

Jung Soo, Sang Hui, and U Ju.

With every new school year,

they will gradually grow less confident.

With this new method,

can you guarantee a first class grade?

Parents want me to improve the grade...

of a student who lacks basic knowledge and...

You say you'll do it.

Of course...

I can't guarantee it.

- What? - My gosh.

Are you conducting an experiment with our children, then?

I believe I'm on the right track,

but I'm saying I can't promise you results...

because the students are the ones who study.

Also, to do better than their peers...

who properly learned to read and write from a young age,

they need to change their basic approach.

Are you saying...

that we did a foul job educating our children?

After they graduated elementary school,

you probably canceled their home-study materials.

From that moment on,

parents rarely get a chance to read with their children.

Practicing how to properly read and write.

I'd like to try picking up where you left off.

And I believe their progress will be shown in their grades.

Unbelievable.

Us worshiping you as the mighty mentor...

finally went to your head.

Ma'am?

You're too busy doing what's too despicable to mention...

and couldn't care less about teaching our kids,

but you dared to blame that on us.

Gosh, please.

There seems to be a misunderstanding.

You're so talented that you seduced your own student.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I don't know what you heard about me,

but it isn't true.

Are you telling me you're not dating a student?

Gosh.

- Come on. - Gosh, please.

What would the students learn from a lunatic like you?

I'm asking for a refund.

But... Ha Yul's mom.

- Ha Yul's mom! - Ha Yul's mom.

Just a second.

Yes?

Where's Mr. Lee?

He waited for you but then went to teach his class.

Good for him.

He shouldn't see me like this.

(Meeting Room)

(Daechi Chase)

(Letter of Resignation)

It's important to train your mind...

into thinking of an image after reading a passage.

And that doesn't only apply to Korean literature.

Let's go over the essay I handed out.

(Read the passage and answer the following questions.)

"The saying's a cliche, but Chuncheon is a lakeside city."

"However, Chuncheon only had a lake at its heart..."

"for less than 50 years."

Mr. Lee.

What is it?

Focus, guys.

You'll soon be crying...

after the state mock exam.

Let's continue.

"In 1967, Uiam Dam was built across Shinhyeongang Valley..."

"where Bukhan River..."

- "and Soyang River meet." - Mr. Lee.

Tell us about your first love.

Mr. Lee, did you really date Ms. Seo in high school?

That's sexy.

Don't be rude like some common thug.

How's that rude?

Hong Ju Hwan.

- Yes? - Pack your bag and leave.

- Sorry? - Ask for a refund.

- Why? - That was sexual harassment.

Apologize to the rest and leave.

Mr. Lee, I was only joking.

- Seong U and Do Yun. - Yes?

You've been warned.

You messed with the wrong person.

Did you think those questions would faze me in any way?

Did you think I'd beg for you to stay in my class?

You should've left already.

"The river became a lake and..."

What a psycho.

(List of Enrolled Students)

Yes?

I bet it came as a shock.

Gosh.

If only I could say that things will get better.

Never have I...

issued so many refunds on classes before.

Meanwhile, I turned off my phone.

Ms. Kim.

When do you open your academy?

Where on earth did that come from?

Maybe you should make a move since push has come to shove.

When you do, take me with you. I'm too worried to stay here.

When an academy closes its doors,

it won't hurt the instructors.

There are many other academies.

If that isn't an option,

they could make a living off tutoring sessions.

Come on.

I have it the worst...

at this academy.

Come on.

That isn't true.

There's Seo Hye Jin.

- It's Seo Hye Jin. - Did you hear the rumor?

Sick, isn't it?

Ms. Seo.

Why don't I go in first and get started on the test?

- You can come by later and... - Thank you.

(Samseong-ro)

(Choisun will become the best.)

I'm sure you heard...

that your class has been filled.

Yes.

It's something to congratulate. I'm happy for you.

The admin team told me...

that it saw a rush of students today.

It must be one of these two cases.

Either the top student enrolled in it,

or many came with the most popular kid in school.

Those students...

are better than thousands of flyers.

Manage your classes well from here on out,

and you'll soon find your ground here.

I heard...

about the rumor.

What rumor?

The one regarding Ms. Seo and Mr. Lee.

Oh, that.

I heard that too.

Out of your new students,

you'll have to pay...

closer attention to Sung Ha Yul and Lee Jung Soo.

They have the best grades and...

I somewhat know those two.

Sung Ha Yul and Lee Jung Soo?

No, Seo Hye Jin and Lee Jun Ho.

I'm aware that you met...

with Seo Hye Jin.

Was Lee Jun Ho also there?

Yes.

So?

The rumor isn't true.

They aren't that kind of people.

So?

I'm not comfortable taking students...

who enrolled in my class because of it.

So?

- Sorry? - Aren't you going to teach them?

I taught at a school for 20 years myself.

Our career paths are similar.

I'm well aware that it isn't easy...

to change the way you think or how you conduct yourself.

However,

it's been nearly a month...

since your resignation was finalized.

This isn't because I used to be a school teacher.

Many good things happened to me...

after you decided to join this academy.

I'm grateful for that,

and I believe all that's left is for us to focus on our teamwork.

But you're not helping anyone...

by acting this way.

I don't follow.

This...

isn't a school...

where new students automatically fill the classroom...

every year.

This isn't a cushy government job.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Mom.

Starting next month, you'll study at Choisun Academy.

But I don't want to.

Why not?

What's his name? You didn't mind Pyo Sang Sub's free lecture.

But I like Ms. Seo.

Not her. She's doomed.

Mom, please.

Didn't you hear the rumor?

Did you see it yourself?

Did you see them in a compromising position?

As if I have to see it to know.

How dare they do this when it's crucial...

to set the tone for students?

What would you even learn from them?

Darn it.

If you don't do your assignments by our next class, you'll see blood.

I may look like a fragile garden cosmos,

but I have the strength of a champion.

Ms. Nam, you're nothing like a garden cosmos.

You really should be cutting back on the tanghulu.

Got it.

Thanks for the class.

Sure. Have a good night.

Did you have a nice class?

Well, yes. It was okay.

I bet you couldn't focus because of the recent incident.

By the way, what brings you here?

No reason.

I was just curious...

what you planned to do next.

Did you get...

a heads-up or something...

before things hit the fan?

You seemed especially calm compared to other people.

You also seemed at ease around Mr. Lee.

Gosh.

What is it?

I mean,

my opinion of you has changed.

You have...

an edge.

I know you're being sarcastic, but I'll take it as a compliment.

So tell me.

I'd like to know what you knew before it all went down.

I knew that Ms. Seo and Mr. Lee were dating.

I also knew that their relationship didn't have any improper nature...

contrary to the gossip.

All of it?

I knew that Ms. Woo recently plotted this.

Do you work for the NIS? You know everything.

Then...

did Ms. Woo make an offer?

Isn't the exchange of information usually 2-sided, not 1-sided?

Do I owe you any information?

I see.

That's too bad. I have no information to offer.

I found out about their relationship only yesterday.

All right.

I'll head out first.

You should wrap up.

Okay.

Did you finish your class?

Yes.

The lecture room is way too big.

I only had 13 students...

in this big lecture room today.

Ten out of those thirteen students...

kept staring at my face, not the blackboard the whole class.

It was like...

they were looking at a celebrity who caused a big scandal.

That jerk has lost it.

What is it?

If you're curious, come and look at it yourself.

I think he did this for us to see.

You should leave the academy, Ms. Nam.

I know better than anyone that your class is top-notch.

But this incident will affect you too.

You worked so hard to gather these students.

It might be hard for you to maintain them.

I thought about doing so too.

But that's such a low move. I can't do it.

You sort of figured it out, didn't you?

I haven't achieved or gained much in life.

I don't have anyone or any assets to rely on.

I have only myself to believe in.

So I live off confidence and self-esteem.

That's your charm.

That's why I won't join the others.

I'll play with you.

I'm sorry.

Where did Mr. Lee go?

I'm not sure.

Something urgent came up for me. So I'm leaving.

I wanted to be with you today no matter what.

But I can't say no to this appointment.

Make sure to eat.

I love you.

I'll call you.

Mr. Lee is on a protest right now.

You're making me curious.

Mr. Lee...

He's not an easy guy to handle.

He stubbornly wrote this, so everyone could read it.

I don't have to play with you today, right?

Mr. Lee will call you, right?

I have somewhere to be.

Bye.

Did your class go well today?

Yes.

What about Hye Jin's class?

Did you know?

When you wanted to join the academy,

Hye Jin was dead set against it.

I know about that.

I should have listened to her.

Had I done what she said,

I would've easily gotten what I wanted.

Thank you.

You look so glum.

It must be the lights here.

I'm fine.

Oh, aren't I glad to hear that?

To catch the fish

I am the romantic cat

- What's going on? - The small, dancing starlight

Shines on the sad city

- I am the romantic cat - The romantic cat

My sad, deep ocean

Has left all alone

Why aren't you singing?

Was I mistaken?

I thought instructors never did anything...

that would risk them losing their voices.

Gosh, we don't.

Then what?

Did something happen?

It was a huge mess.

I told you, didn't I?

The hyenas would be attacking Mr. Lee and Ms. Seo.

What does that have to do with you here,

singing at the top of your lungs?

I decided not to play their game.

After deciding that, I felt somewhat liberated.

I bet you're brimming with self-love too.

After all that, I thought of...

you.

I used to think...

it was ridiculous how people wasted their energy on dating or love.

But not anymore?

Well,

after seeing Ms. Seo,

I thought the contrary of my thought could be true.

Let's get out of here.

- I have ten minutes left. - Gosh.

Unless you want me to confess to you under these lights,

get your things now. All right.

I don't care.

- Do you mean that? - Yes.

Personally, the content matters, not the form.

I like you.

You're cool.

You make me...

want to get to know you more.

Going on a regular date like other couples will be hard.

I'll always finish working in the middle of the night.

I can't go to amusement parks on weekends either.

On the days I teach for ten hours,

I can't play with you because I won't have any energy left.

I told you I had no problem playing alone.

I didn't eat anything the whole day.

(Daechi Chase)

You know,

I've been thinking.

What do you think about leaving the academy?

Well...

If I do that,

it will be the same as acknowledging the rumor to be true.

Yoon Ji Seok has a good reputation among the instructors.

He has influence too.

If you leave, we might be able to calm him down for now.

Anyway, I need to show him that...

I am just as enraged about the recent incident.

Please pardon my expression. But to make it effective,

I should kick out Hye Jin.

Don't look at me like that. I won't do that either.

It's not like she can pursue another career path.

How could I do that to her when I made her stay in this industry?

I bought her a car.

I helped her pay for her brother's tuition and gave her bonuses.

I indirectly made her delay going back to school too.

Then I made her miss the last bar exam.

(Outline of the Administrative Law)

But as for you,

you can go anywhere you want.

If you want, you can join a major academy.

If you set your mind to it,

you can get a job at a conglomerate again.

Or you can take a break. You know?

Your parents are well-off.

Everyone in this neighborhood is throwing stones at her.

And you want me to leave...

I'm trying to pacify those people who are throwing stones at her...

for Hye Jin's sake.

I don't want to do that.

I'll switch to a bigger academy someday.

But not now.

Gosh.

I know that you're not affected by them.

You weren't even embarrassed to show your report card...

when you ranked in the eighth class.

You're not even scared to work here...

after quitting your job at that fancy company.

Nothing in this world must scare you.

No.

I'm scared.

I have never been as scared in my life as I am today.

What do you...

What...

Ms. Seo...

Everything she has done until now has broken down all at once.

Gosh.

I'm about to destroy the academy...

I considered to be my alma mater.

Okay. So...

I keep trying to think of a way to fix this.

But my mind keeps wandering.

"Should I not have joined the academy?"

"Should I have been nicer to my colleagues?"

No.

Listen. I'm trying to say...

I also... Gosh.

I also tried to find a way to fix this. You know?

I'm a fool...

who only thought about fulfilling my self-interest.

So I'm so scared to death.

Mr. Lee.

Calm down.

(The Midnight Romance in Hagwon)

I'm embarrassed about everything that it's driving me crazy.

You're the one who cried and acted like a baby.

Why are you insulting me?

"How would it have been if I wasn't your teacher?"

"Then this kind of rumor wouldn't have spread."

No one can voice their opinions to me about...

how I run my business.

Where are they? The people responsible for this incident.

You really know nothing about this?

I think there will be an offer.

Come to your senses...

before you sink any further.

Who do you think has hit bottom?

Have you lost your mind?

Give it to me now. My well-deserved diploma.