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KKULBEE EDUCATION

I have something to ask you.

Do you like me?

That's amazing.

To think something I write in my stories could actually happen.

Two people who started off as enemies fell in love with each other.

Please give me a chance. I swear I'll treat you well.

Don't your novels all have happy endings?

I'll never have a happy ending.

Unbelievable.

He's really living up to the unrequited love stereotype, huh?

Mr. Bok.

Mr. Bok!

Are you his secretary?

Oh, yes.

My name's Yeo Ha-jun.

What's with this discontent?

The thing is…

Get here quickly, Secretary Yeo.

My secretary's coming to get me!

Make sure to get a good look, everyone.

My secretary

is incredibly

hot!

Just how much did he have to drink?

In my 20 years of being a bartender, I've never seen someone like him before.

One sniff

knocked him out cold.

Oh, jeez. Watch your step!

It's spinning.

-Round and round it goes. -Why did you drink so much?

I overindulged myself.

Be careful.

There's nothing more pathetic than going over to your crush drunk,

but you have to do it to have no regrets.

And also…

Secretary Yeo.

Secretary Yeo.

Goodness.

As I was saying,

she's already seen you at your worst.

Drive safe.

We're here.

Thanks, Secretary Yeo.

Isn't this…

This is…

SECRETARY YEO

MURDERER

-The number you have dialed isn't… -Come on, Secretary Yeo.

Did you see Ja-yeon, Mr. Bok? I did great, didn't--

Come on out.

Come out!

How dare you show up here?

Especially after what you did!

You're not even human.

You're no better than a beast!

You're being too harsh.

Who are you?

Mr. Bok Gyu-hyun?

No, I'm not.

I'm an unwelcome beast

who dared to show up here.

I didn't realize it was you.

I honestly didn't know it was you.

I mean it.

Were you out drinking?

I'm sorry. I normally don't drink.

Are you okay?

I didn't drink much.

That's not what I meant.

I've been worried about you.

After you left our place that day, I couldn't help but be concerned.

I wondered how you were holding up.

Please excuse me.

Hey!

Isn't that Ja-yeon?

CODFISH SOUP

Excuse me!

Wait!

Ja-yeon!

Are you okay?

Hae-yeong.

Who the hell are you?

Ma'am.

Ji-uk, call the cops on that bastard right…

Mr. Bok?

Why are you and Ja-yeon…

Oh, Ms. Son…

Do you know each other?

Well, the thing is…

We first met at the police station

because I left…

hate comments on her novel.

Hate comments?

Ms. Yeon was kind enough to settle in return for community service.

Is that why you were at the orphanage?

Then…

I fell in love.

With the orphanage?

No.

With Ms. Yeon.

But unfortunately, the day I told her how I felt

was the day I found out about Mr. Kim's true identity.

Let me get this straight.

The person who left those hate comments on Ja-yeon's novel

was none other than you,

and you developed feelings for her.

But you found out about Ji-uk's true identity

and hugged Ja-yeon using that as leverage?

No, that's not…

Ja-yeon.

What did this bastard say to you?

Did he say he'd let Ji-uk and me off the hook if you did as you were told?

No, he didn't say anything like that.

Ms. Son, you seem to be mistaken, but…

Forget about formality.

I'm no longer your employee as of this moment.

Why did you pick that up?

Ji-uk, hold on to that bastard.

You're no better than a beast!

I like him too!

What?

I said, I like him too.

I like Mr. Bok.

Ms. Yeon.

Jeez. Couldn't you have told us sooner?

Come again?

-What? -Repeat what you just said.

Go on.

I like Mr. Bok…

I said

-I like… -Nam Ja-yeon!

Ms. Yeon!

The codfish soup.

-What are you on about? -I left it over there.

She said she likes me.

You heard that too, right? She likes me.

-We need to get the codfish soup. -What?

Come here. Come here so we can have a civilized talk.

It won't be a talk and it sure won't be civilized!

I'm glad you know. It'll hurt less since you know it's coming. Come here.

Come here!

Drop that, and we can talk.

Up close.

-What are you doing? -I'm cutting your feet off.

-All they do is take you to terrible men! -Stop it!

Have you lost it?

Of all the men to fall for, you fell for your hater?

Also, who do you think got me demoted?!

Your husband!

What was that?

You little brat.

You know,

Ms. Son seemed to be rather violent.

I hope she's not hurting Ms. Yeon--

She isn't like that.

If you're waiting to see Ja-yeon, you should come inside.

It might take a while.

You can sit over there.

I never sit on the bed in my daywear,

especially if it is someone else's.

I see you're very strict about hygiene,

unlike someone who stormed inside with his sneakers on.

How could you be in a relationship with Bok Gyu-hyun?

I told you we're not in a relationship!

And yet you were hugging out on the street?

You cheeky little brat.

I should've kissed him, right?

Following in your footsteps.

Hey!

I'm against you seeing him.

You can't change my mind.

Never ever.

Make your choice.

Is it me or Bok Gyu-hyun?

-Son Hae-yeong. -What?

I'm saying that I'd choose you over him.

That's why I kept the lid on it,

but you got it all wrong and made me blurt it out.

I mean…

The situation just seemed…

You don't have to be against anything.

I only said that I liked him, not that I'd date him.

I know it's ridiculous, him and me.

Why is it ridiculous?

There's nothing wrong with you.

I'm not some idiot, oblivious to the ways of the world.

Come here.

Come on.

No matter what others may say,

you're way too good for him.

You're an amazing person, Ja-yeon.

I can't let someone like him take you.

Look at you.

I guess you're all grown-up now.

You even found love.

It's not love.

I'm coming in.

Why is this jerk here?

Make sure to check your mail and text messages.

SEOUL WESTERN DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

PRISONER RELEASE NOTIFICATION

NAM CHANG-IL WAS RELEASED ON PAROLE FROM UIJEONGBU PRISON ON MARCH 16, 2024

10 YEARS AGO

-What happened? -What about the kids?

-Who died? -Who's the killer?

Oh, my.

-How could this happen? -So who did it?

What's going on?

-I still can't believe it. -My goodness.

-Oh, no. -Excuse me.

Coming through.

You can't go inside.

I live here. What happened?

-There they are! -Really?

Is that the damned perp?

-Look how brazen he is. -That bastard.

He took a life.

-Bastards like him should be executed. -He's so vile.

-Tell me about it. -My goodness.

What's going to happen to the family?

If Ja-yeon finds out…

But she should still know.

If we go back five weeks…

Isn't it mine?

Maybe it was a conception dream.

If it was…

Tae-hyeong?

Please let Cha Hui-seong

pass the audition!

That's nice and warm.

How did you know I'd be here?

I don't even come here that often.

You only come here when you have a lot on your mind.

Back when you bombed the college entrance exam,

when you failed the auditions,

and when we broke up.

You sure have a great memory.

So I swung by.

Hui-seong,

I remember the agreements we made and I know that you've made up your mind.

But if, by any chance,

you feel even slightly uneasy…

Then what?

I want to apologize.

We're in this relationship together,

and I'm sorry you had to worry, agonize,

and make the decision on your own.

Despite the years I spent loving you and all the love I have for you,

I could never be you.

And I'm truly sorry for that.

But you know what?

I could never be you,

but your child is mine.

I told you I really don't know whose it is.

And I'm telling you all the children you may have are mine.

Hui-seong,

let's

get married.

Tae-hyeong.

I can't believe you're proposing to me out here with a child's ring.

But I knew you'd hate whatever wedding band I chose.

Tae-hyeong,

it was a mistake.

We made a mistake, that's all.

It could happen. We're only human, after all.

But…

we can't make another mistake.

That could affect someone else besides us.

I know.

That's exactly why I'm asking

that you take me into account and reconsider your decision.

So that we don't make another mistake.

What if…

my decision remains the same?

Then that decision would be our decision.

Not yours alone.

Where is everybody?

It's not here?

I'm 33 years old.

A 33-year-old doesn't soil their pants.

No.

Mr. Bok Gyu-hyun.

Did you just call me by my name?

Yes, Mr. Bok Gyu-hyun.

You let me stay for one night and think you can treat me like that?

How dare you address the CEO by his name…

I quit, remember?

Or should I say I got fired?

Even so, I'm your…

Don't disgrace yourself in public and come inside, Mr. Bok Gyu-hyun.

I must uphold my social standing and dignity.

I can't possibly face Ms. Yeon in this…

Hello, Ms. Son.

Your home is very bright and lovely.

Did you have a pleasant night, sir?

Yes.

-As for last night-- -You seemed to have overindulged yourself.

How are you feeling, if I may ask?

-I'm all right. -I'm so sorry to hear that.

Be that as it may, I can't cast out a humble guest from my lofty home

without offering breakfast.

-Please join us. -There's no need.

Hey, Ja-yeon. You're up.

I like Mr. Bok.

This is my housemate, Nam Ja-yeon.

Say hello, Ja-yeon.

This is Mr. Bok Gyu-hyun, the CEO of Kkulbee.

Hae-yeong.

Ms. Son, don't you remember what happened last night?

Do you want me to?

Excuse me?

Let's say I, the victim of a vindictive reassignment,

recall that you left hate comments on Ja-yeon's web novel

to the point she had to report you to the police.

Are you sure you can handle it?

Enjoy.

Someone as open-minded as you, who fell for the woman who sued him

and sleeps soundly in the room of an employee he forcefully fired,

should have a Western-style breakfast.

HANDMADE CHOCOLATE PIE

Please enjoy them, Mr. Bok.

-Ja-yeon. -Yeah?

Eat up. I bought the soup for you.

Okay.

Enjoy, Ms. Yeon.

I had it yesterday.

By the way, when are you moving out?

Did you find a new place yet?

I haven't told Hae-yeong yet.

Are you moving out?

Well, I plan to.

Why?

It's obvious.

Having the newlyweds sleeping on different floors

must've weighed on Ms. Yeon's mind.

But since Mr. Kim's going abroad, you won't have to move out, will you?

Are you going abroad?

You haven't told her either?

Why are you going anyway?

If you're leaving, you may as well leave now.

-Ma'am. -Hae-yeong.

Didn't you hear me?!

I'd like a word with you, Mr. Bok.

Me?

Go ahead and finish your last meal on earth.

BOOKED

I apologize for the intrusion.

Goodbye then.

This taxi's mine.

Can you call one for me too?

I don't have my wallet with me

and my phone died.

Get one on your own.

Will this be enough?

Stay away from Ja-yeon.

If you were to meddle, shouldn't you pay more…

That's up to Ms. Yeon and me, and we'll decide how we see fit.

Are you sure you're up for it?

Can you stay by Ja-yeon's side no matter what happens?

-Of course I-- -I can.

I'm the one who can and will stay by her side.

Not you.

Shouldn't we talk about Mr. Kim too?

What about you, Ms. Son?

Can you stay by Ji-uk's side no matter what happens?

No.

But…

I can make sure to destroy the jerk who messed up my love life and my family

no matter what happens.

One more thing.

Don't forget that you got me demoted.

Don't forget that I'm still the CEO!

Where the heck am I?

Even after getting kicked out…

Good food still tastes great.

Tell me.

Why are you moving out?

-If I'm making you uncomfortable-- -It's not that.

I have my own reasons.

I made the decision relatively easily

thinking that Hae-yeong would at least have you.

Do you really have to go abroad?

She isn't the type to do long-distance.

There'll be a repercussion for her if I stay around.

She'd never get a promotion and may have trouble changing jobs--

Did Mr. Bok threaten you with Hae-yeong's future?

Well, no, not in those words.

I'm sure he has his own reasons--

This isn't the time for you to be the nice guy.

You've been kicked out, remember?

That's true.

She must be really mad, right?

Maybe I shouldn't go back home today.

Stay away just because she told you to, and she'll cut you off.

She holds a grudge, you know.

Then why don't we go home together--

Oh, actually,

I won't be around today.

What? Why not?

I'm going away to can myself.

Can yourself? What do you mean?

It's when you shut yourself up and do nothing but write.

It's an extreme measure writers with urgent deadlines take.

So you won't be home at all?

You're going to leave me alone with her when she's enraged?

My friend is joining me, so I can't cancel.

MR. JANG

What?

Ja-yeon and your CEO?

Yeah.

Isn't he your husband's half-brother?

I get it now.

So she's moving out to date him without having to worry about you.

We're talking about Ja-yeon.

I wish that were the case.

Does that mean you'll be alone?

I'm not letting her move out.

What about your partner?

Are you okay with him leaving?

Why wouldn't I be?

You unfeeling, cold thing.

Want something cold?

What's wrong?

Is your stomach upset?

Hey, Hui-seong.

Don't tell me…

Are you pregnant?

Are you?

Yeah.

I'm pregnant. So what?

"I'm pregnant. So what?"

Please tell me you know whose it is.

Tae-hyeong said he was sorry.

Despite the years he spent loving me

and all the love he has for me,

he couldn't be me, and he apologized for that.

What bullshit is that?

Then he proposed.

But you never wanted to marry.

Is it because of the baby?

Baby?

Are you having a baby?

Mom, do you remember Hui-seong?

A baby, really?

Yeah.

Congratulations.

I'm so happy for you.

Congratulations on having a baby.

You're going to be a mom.

Congratulations.

Well done.

I'm so happy for you.

Mom.

Mom.

That's wonderful.

Mom.

This is amazing.

He said us jobless people should meet up.

But he's not jobless, he's a jockey.

That was amazing, Mr. Jang.

I never knew you could smile.

Practically anything can make an unemployed man smile.

This horse is really big.

Would you like to have a go?

Me?

Yes.

Sorry about that.

Don't be scared.

I got you.

Don't worry.

Daddy's got you, so don't get scared.

-Okay! -Good.

Here we go.

You're doing great.

I need to make a turn now.

-Are you sure you're holding on? -Keep going.

Of course!

Let's go that way.

Just a bit further.

You'll have to leave the country

to honor your grandmother's last wishes and protect your mother and Ms. Son.

That's right.

So why haven't you left yet?

You already have your answer.

To be honest, I wanted to be a professional rider.

Then why didn't you become one?

Because my father was against it.

He wanted me to follow in his footsteps,

and I thought following his wishes was the right thing to do.

Do you know what I've come to realize now that I've honored all his wishes

after my father passed away?

It was just an idiotic waste of time.

"Idiotic waste of time"?

It wasn't rewarding at all.

If I had let my father down early on and carved out my own path,

I would've been much happier.

Mr. Kim,

a horse is guided by the person holding the reins.

Don't let someone else take hold of your life's reins.

Would you like to have a go alone?

Yes.

I would.

Gosh, all those workbooks wore you out, didn't it?

Goodness gracious, Cha Hui-seong.

YOUR SON-IN-LAW, YOUR DAUGHTER

It was my grandmother's last wish.

She said the family in Canada doesn't know about my existence,

so if I visit her,

it could complicate things.

She raised me and asked me to live alone

for her sake.

He never visited his mom to respect his grandmother's last wish

and even lied to her about getting married.

He'd leave, right?

Ji-uk's worst nightmare is ruining his mom's life.

If he has to leave, I should let him go.

Mom,

take care.

I'll come by again.

What's her favorite flower?

NAM JA-YEON

Ranunculus.

Ranunculus?

Wait.

Is it in season, though?

RANUNCULUS

Hey, brother-in-law. Get some roses if it isn't available.

Hae-yeong likes roses too.

Are you there?

Brother-in-law?

This is Bok Gyu-hyun.

Hello?

Ms. Yeon.

Hi, I'm still here.

I called because I was worried.

I'm sorry I spilled all the beans.

I hope Ms. Son didn't give you a hard time.

I realized she could be very scary.

Did she chew you out?

Yes, big time.

Whatever she says, my heart won't--

Mr. Bok.

Yes?

Do you want to meet up right now?

Right now?

-If you're not available-- -I am.

Where should I meet you?

AUTO PARKING

Is she not home yet?

What's going on?

The circuit breaker tripped.

I'll check it tomorrow.

A bouquet of my favorite flower?

Is it mine?

Yes. Here.

Thanks.

Have you had dinner yet?

I haven't.

Ma'am.

Yeah?

Why aren't you mad?

Why should I be mad?

Because I never told you that I might have to leave.

I'm sure you had your reasons.

But at least tell me when you'll be leaving.

It's a shame about your bed, though.

You didn't get to use it that much.

What do you want for dinner?

Is that all?

I could leave

never to return.

And that's all?

Do you have any idea…

how many foster siblings I had while growing up in this house?

Of all those countless people,

only two stayed in my life,

Ja-yeon and Hui-seong.

Sticking together like a family,

actually becoming one,

and drifting apart like strangers.

I'm used to that.

You see me as one of them.

You have to leave, don't you?

I know you will.

So just go.

All right.

I will.

I'll pass on dinner.

Son of a bitch.

When I agreed to be your fake groom,

you called me an angelic dog.

But now that I'm leaving because you told me to,

I'm a son of a bitch?

Your grandmother is gone.

Would it be so terrible if you went against what she asked you to do?

-Ma'am. -And your mom?

What has she ever done for you?

Has she ever held you in her arms and told you that she loved you?

And yet, you choose to respect your grandmother's wishes

and protect your mom?

You're leaving?

You know what?

You don't even qualify as a son of a bitch.

You're nothing but a pathetic doormat!

Got that?

You've never held me in your arms

and told me you loved me either.

Hae-yeong,

you never told me you loved me.

I love you.

I love you, Hae-yeong.

Give it to me straight.

So which is it?

Are you leaving or not?

Is this not enough of an answer?

Good evening, sir.

KKULBEE EDUCATION

-Sir. -Oh, jeez!

Oh, my! Did I startle you? I'm so sorry, sir.

Why are you addressing me as "sir"?

This is where you work.

I didn't want people to get the wrong idea.

I'm here to do some research.

-Research? -Yes.

I see. So I'm the reference material.

That's a bummer.

I thought this was a date.

You're unbelievable. Who goes on a date in an office?

But the characters in your novel do a whole lot of things in the office.

Can we just turn on the lights and go inside?

It's my company.

I can afford the extra electricity bills.

Can I take pictures?

Sure.

Have you ever had a meal in the cafeteria?

-No. -Not even once?

Never.

What's the matter?

Someone said that no CEO would eat at the employee cafeteria

and that my writing was unrealistic.

Apparently, they could tell that I never worked in an office.

Who said that?

But it's all true.

I'll only eat in the cafeteria from now on.

I'll have all three meals here.

Okay. Suit yourself.

This is the secretary's office and the CEO's.

Can we go inside?

Sure, I've already checked that no one is inside.

Just in case.

What?

What do you mean?

Hey!

So this is where Ha-jun works.

Ms. Yeon,

wait here for a second.

Sorry?

-It'll only take a moment. -Okay.

Come in.

I'm coming in.

Mr. Bok.

-Where are-- -Ms. Nam Ja-yeon?

I'm CEO Bok Gyu-hyun.

Judging by your expression, I guess you really had no idea.

But then again, if you had known who I was,

you wouldn't have been so impertinent to your employer.

How dare you!

What's this all about?

Haven't you caught on?

Episode seven of Spice Up Our Love.

The scene where Seo Yeon-seo finds out that Kang Ha-jun is the CEO.

Right.

Are you saying

that the person with a child's palate who complained about food

was you, sir?

Isn't it evident?

I'd like to say something.

Even a profuse apology might not be enough in this situation,

but I'll extend my leniency to you.

Let's hear…

what you have to say.

Can't you please

eat whatever the hell you're given, Mr. Picky Eater?

There's no scene where they do this.

There is.

I'd know since I wrote it.

I read it

in the comment section.

The comment section?

They all said, "Go ahead and kiss."

-This is the main office. -Right.

You don't want to get lost in here.

No one's here.

I know it's the weekend, but it really is empty.

How is work your priority right now?

Ahn Woo-jae!

Ahn Woo-jae!

Leave like this, and I'm filing for divorce.

Tell me.

What's going on between you and Ms. Son?

Nothing.

I did date her before seeing you, but there's nothing between us now.

How many times must I repeat this?

How many times?

Hundreds, no, thousands of times.

Until the count reaches all the times you could've told me.

Tell me whenever I ask or feel uneasy.

-For how long? -Until I can fully trust you.

Until I no longer feel uneasy.

Back in college,

her father was murdered.

"Murdered"?

Seeing her mother unwell at her wedding

made me feel bad for her.

I'm sorry.

But that's all there is. I mean it.

All right.

I want a clear answer from you too.

Are you sure you didn't ask…

for Hae-yeong's demotion?

I'm asking to look out for myself, not her.

I don't want the chairman or the CEO to get me wrong.

So answer me.

Mr. Kim Ji-uk is the chairman's son born out of wedlock.

Born out of wedlock?

Mr. Kim?

I hear he'll be sent abroad.

And I doubt Ms. Son can regain her position at the company.

Would you like to hear

my excuses?

That's not necessary.

Hae-yeong's business and mine

are separate matters.

It's my decision…

not to see you.

You won't see me?

No.

This is our first and final date.

Ms. Yeon.

Thanks for the company tour.

I had fun pretending to be the main character from my novel.

Your hate comments were awful,

but I'm grateful that you regretted it in earnest.

And…

thank you for liking me.

Ms. Yeon.

-But don't you like me-- -This is

the happy ending for us.

I never took you for an irresponsible writer.

What you're doing…

is putting a brake on the series, not giving it an ending.

And it's definitely not a happy one either.

Did you sleep well?

Yes.

Go back to sleep.

I'll prepare a delicious breakfast and bring it over

so you can have it in bed.

That sounds nice.

But you can't.

What?

Why not?

The circuit breaker tripped, remember?

The fridge.

Oh, no.

We're screwed.

I'll clean it up and restock everything.

Keep going.

I'll go get a hearty breakfast before all that.

And?

And before that…

-I'm home. -Goodness.

She's back early.

But…

Hae-yeong!

Hold on.

-What is it? -I'm kind of embarrassed.

But this is…

-Hae-yeong! -What's the matter?

The fridge…

Right.

I'LL HEAD TO THE KITCHEN

YOU GO OUTSIDE!

GOT IT?

OKAY!

Everything inside

melted.

I suppose we had a short circuit.

The circuit breaker tripped, so we need to fix it.

So you knew that it tripped?

Well, yeah.

Brother-in-law!

Did you also know that the circuit breaker tripped?

Did you know everything inside the fridge was going to melt?

I did.

What were you doing instead of fixing it while everything was melting away?

Well, that's because…

You wanted me to patch things up, didn't you?

I only told you to melt her heart, not the fridge.

My fridge…

We have nothing to eat now that everything in the fridge is melted!

I'll go get some food right away. What's your favorite…

I've never seen her so mad.

I guess she must be really hungry. Get us something good.

Okay.

See you.

My gosh. Someone looks stunning.

What?

What's Mom's photo doing here?

I brought breakfast.

What are you doing?

Ma'am.

"Ji-uk's birthday present."

"Ji-uk's academy fees."

"Ji-uk's pocket money."

Are you the Ji-uk…

my mom wrote about?

I asked you a question.

Are you the Ji-uk

who's repeatedly mentioned here?

So you used to live here?

Yes.

Were you my mom's foster child?

Yes.

Did you know who I was…

all this time?

Yes.

I can explain.

Get lost.

Ma'am.

Get the hell out. You make me sick.

How much of a mean, selfish bitch must I have been for her to keep this

a secret from me?

Were you Mom's last foster child?

So the victim of that murder case was Ms. Son's father.

How did you know I'd be here?

I was worried about you.

Ma'am. Son Hae-yeong.

Who's there?

She's never done this before.

Is there something I'm unaware of?

The murderer has been released.

Hae-yeong.

I'm sorry.

Subtitle: Jeong-woo Kim