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(Shin Hae Sun)

(Lee Jin Uk)

(Kang Hoon)

(Jo Hye Joo)

(Kang Sang Jun)

(Written by Han Ka Ram)

(Directed by Jung Ji Hyun, Heo Seok Won)

(Dear Hyeri)

(Funded by...)

(the Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Communications Agency)

(This drama is purely fictional.)

(Child actors were filmed under supervision.)

You're giving me a wedding invitation now?

- How could you? - Sorry it took so long.

It's too much.

Don't eat any more of the meat.

You eat the rest.

Give that to me.

Would she be that age if she were alive?

Hye Ri.

My sister Hye Ri.

You know what?

When someone goes missing as an adult,

their family isn't taken seriously even if they make a report.

Because the person's an adult.

It's often assumed they ran away from home.

But you know,

that might not be the case even if they're an adult.

They could've been kidnapped by someone,

or they could've been involved in an accident.

If there's no reason to believe they were involved in a crime,

it's assumed they ran away.

Do you know how those who remain feel?

They burn up from the inside.

Every day, little by little.

Their insides burn to cinders.

I'm saying that...

my heart is burned to cinders.

Because...

I think she might be dead.

Welcome.

What? She's dead?

Who do you mean?

Who are you on about?

What?

I'm not drunk.

Ignore him and drink some more.

- Drink. - I had too much already.

- It's fine. - Come on. Drink.

(Episode 4: Love Is a Star)

(I've never seen happiness, but perhaps)

Joo Eun Ho.

Hye...

Hey, Jung Hyun Oh.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I'm here for the campaign meeting for the three media companies.

Oh, that campaign?

My team came up with the idea.

Is Joo Eun Ho part of it too?

She's a member of our 28th crew.

No. It's just you as of now.

Are you going to the department for liberal arts? Follow me.

Okay.

(April 3, 2024. I have dissociative...)

You're not Hye Ri. You're Eun Ho.

Why you kissed me...

An announcer who looked just like me...

I keep thinking about you, Joo Hye Ri.

Does it make you happy?

Doctor.

Isn't it strange?

Being in love makes everything sparkle and shine.

You're up.

This place is...

The infirmary.

Why am I here?

You don't know why?

No.

I'm pretty sure I went home last night.

And now I'm here.

I see.

First, we met earlier today.

No way. I don't even remember going to work.

Then you ran away.

No way.

Why would I run away from you?

Then you went to the restroom and smashed a mirror.

Who? Me?

Then you fainted.

Who? Me?

Why on earth?

No one knows. You don't remember?

No, I don't.

Losing your memory...

is quite a convenient excuse.

Does that mean...

I'll be arrested?

The mirror costs 302 dollars.

A restroom mirror is that expensive?

I asked that same question.

Each washbasin has a mirror that costs 60 dollars...

and installation costs 40 more.

There are two sinks,

so the mirrors need to be made to order.

That's why the total is 302 dollars.

Why on earth...

did I smash the mirrors?

I don't know.

Why didn't you ask your reflection?

I paid the fee first.

I'll pay you back.

Tomorrow.

So...

why did you do it?

Why did you see me then run away?

Didn't I tell you I'd like to know too?

Did you hurt yourself?

You took your time to ask.

Are you the logical type?

What's that?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Are you more of a thinker than a feeler?

You're so not empathetic.

How can I empathize with someone who smashed a restroom mirror...

for no good reason?

That mirror...

I've never seen happiness with my own eyes.

Are you sure you weren't hurt?

But if I were able to see it.

If I were able to touch it.

Wouldn't this be how it looked or felt?

Joo Yeon.

Yes?

I think I bashed my knee.

No. It's the mirror you bashed.

Right.

- What? - Doctor.

Being in love makes everything sparkle and shine.

I've never seen happiness with my own eyes.

But if I were able to see it,

if I were able to touch it...

No.

Before all that, you said you smashed a mirror.

Yes, Doctor. Why did I do that?

I don't understand.

What do you remember about breaking the mirror?

For example, how you felt at the time.

No. I don't remember anything about that.

Then Hye Ri...

Yes, Doctor. I am Hye Ri.

Yes, Hye Ri.

As I told you, what we must figure out first...

is how you and Eun Ho are connected.

But Doctor.

Yes, go ahead.

Once we figure that out,

what happens next?

Your symptoms will go away.

My symptoms will go away?

Then...

what will happen to me? To Joo Hye Ri?

- That's... - Will I disappear?

Will I vanish?

It might not make sense to you now,

but you and Eun Ho are one and the same person.

So when your symptoms go away, you'll go back to being one person.

You will be Hye Ri and Eun Ho at the same time.

No, Doctor. I am Hye Ri.

Not Eun Ho. I am Hye Ri.

No matter how I think about it, I've always been Hye Ri.

Every time I opened my eyes, I was Hye Ri.

I only saw Eun Ho when I had my eyes closed.

Eun Ho only existed in my dreams.

But I don't even have those dreams anymore.

These days, I...

I have dreams about myself.

My days aren't boring anymore.

These days, I always look forward to tomorrow.

As myself in reality, not as Eun Ho in my dreams.

Now, I'm curious to find out what tomorrow will bring.

I have hope now.

It's because I...

Because I'm in love.

Doctor, I've found happiness.

But...

you're saying I have to ditch my happy self now?

No.

I do not want to abandon Hye Ri.

Right now, I at least know that I'm much happier...

than the Eun Ho I saw in my dreams.

I am really happy, happier than anybody else.

I am happy.

I'm happy because I'm Joo Hye Ri. I am so happy.

I'm ridiculously happy, to the point that I can't even believe it.

I'm happy.

I'm happier than anybody else.

I'm happy. I am so happy.

Because I'm Hye Ri.

I'm happy

Happy, I am happy

I am happy

I am so happy now.

I refuse to let Joo Eun Ho steal this body from me.

(Dear Eun Ho)

(Hello, Eun Ho. I am Joo Hye Ri, your alter ego.)

(I'm writing this because there's something I must tell you.)

(I've finally found happiness, and I don't want to lose it...)

(because I'm in love with someone now.)

(When I saw you in my dreams, you always looked miserable.)

(Even if this body is yours, I hope you can continue to let me use it.)

(Don't take it away from me because it's much happier when it's me.)

Hey.

- Yes. - Why didn't you answer your phone?

Mi Yeon said she called you a bunch of times.

I lost my phone.

If you lost your phone...

I am going to buy a new phone today.

Will you attend the workshop or not?

A workshop? No one told me about it.

I'm telling you now. It's on Saturday.

Will you go or not?

What? Saturday? I'm not going.

Hey, you...

Hey.

Why are you looking at me like that? Trying to ruin my morning?

You were at Media N Seoul a few days ago, weren't you?

I think I saw you there.

What are you talking about? I am a PPS announcer.

Don't just deny it.

Even when you ran into me in the past,

you said you didn't remember.

- It was definitely you... - I really know nothing about it.

If I remembered, I'd say so!

Are you feeling sick or something?

Yes, I am sick.

This company,

which doesn't recognize a hardworking asset like me,

this world, and this unfair society all make me sick!

So, you're not going to the workshop. Okay, I'm off.

Good job, team!

- Thank you. - Well done.

Eun Ho. You're not going to the workshop, right?

That's right. I'm not going.

Okay. Hyun Oh, then allocate the lines now.

Let's do it there.

No. I won't work when I'm there. I'm going to just drink.

Didn't you have to write an explanation letter for drinking?

Do you really want to drink at this workshop?

Come on. It's a workshop.

What's the purpose of a workshop? Team building.

Who works at a workshop? No one but you.

So, hurry up and do it here.

- Hey, go and get the script. - Sure.

- Thanks. - No, don't bother.

Mi Yeon, I'll do it there. Bye, I'm off.

Wait, Hyun Oh!

My goodness, that little...

Excuse me.

Does Jung Hyun Oh always allocate the lines?

Yes, always.

You know how fussy he is.

He complains when it's too wordy and also when it's not wordy enough.

So, the team always has to make sure...

that he reviews every word on the script before the show.

So, if you ever need to complain about not getting enough lines,

don't come to me. You can talk to him...

That was flat out rude.

Here you go. You can start using it right away.

Thank you.

(Kang Joo Yeon, 010-0172-5541)

(Do you know this guy?)

(Kang Joo Yeon, Call, Text)

The call cannot be connected.

Transferring to voicemail.

That's it for today's news.

Thank you all for watching.

Thank you.

- Good work. Thank you. - Well done.

(Missed Call)

The call cannot be connected...

Joo Yeon.

Hey, Hye Yeon.

How many times have I asked you to have dinner with me?

You're finally gracing me with your presence?

No, I wouldn't put it that way.

Hye Yeon, it's about time you climbed to the top.

Right?

Well, that would be nice.

Is it because you're from a wealthy family?

You are very easy-going.

I don't think her family has anything to do with that.

I think she's just a very easy-going person.

I see. How are things going for you, Joo Yeon?

Having fun anchoring the news?

Yes, it's good.

I know you're only filling in, but you're doing a great job.

That's why I wanted to take you out for dinner.

Yes, Joo Yeon is very good.

Hey, that's why I offered...

to just give you the 8pm news. Why did you turn it down?

I don't think...

I have enough experience to take on such a position.

Well, that is...

We can worry about that later.

Anyway, Hye Yeon.

Do you have a boyfriend?

No, not yet.

Why not?

I'm sure there are many guys who want a piece of you.

Why are you still single? Just let them have it!

We rot when we die, you know.

- Have fun when you're young... - That's enough,

sir.

You punk. What did you say?

(Hanok Village)

My goodness. Has he lost his mind?

I mean... Why swear at you guys...

when he was the one who called you here?

And what was he thinking, throwing water on you?

I know. I'm really okay though.

Joo Yeon, are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

Joo Yeon, I'm really sorry. This happened because of me.

Hye Yeon, why are you apologizing?

What did that crazy jerk say to you?

What did he say?

I'm so angry that I don't even remember what he said.

I am really okay, sir.

He's like that with everyone.

He's notorious.

But because of me, you had to...

- I'm fine. - Hang on.

Shouldn't we report him?

My goodness. I'm totally fine. Really, it's fine.

Hye Yeon, how many times have you experienced this?

Oh, please. Let it go, sir.

I'm sorry, Joo Yeon.

Hye Yeon.

Go home!

Don't worry about me!

Hye Yeon, are you really okay?

I'm fine. Bye!

Darn it.

Is it good?

Yes. It's good.

By the way, what a funny name for udon.

I can't believe it's called bouncy chewy udon.

Gosh, there's chewy-licious conch.

(Chewy-licious conch)

Let's try that next time.

Okay.

Joo Yeon, I thought you already had a meal.

Are you just keeping me company?

Watching you eat puts me in a good mood.

Wait, that's not true.

You seem to be in a bad mood.

I do?

No. I'm not upset.

Yes, you are.

I can see anger in your eyes.

That's close to fury.

Do my eyes look different when I'm angry?

Of course.

When you get angry, your eyes...

have this calm,

subtle...

craziness in them.

What?

So tell me, Joo Yeon. Why are you upset?

Did something happen?

Is your mother sick?

Or did someone cry in front of you again?

Oh, it was...

Gosh.

This is Yoon Jong Hyun.

No, I suddenly got a call from him this morning.

He said he was sick.

How could he get sick out of the blue like this?

He doesn't know anything but drive me around.

I had to drive because of him.

I'm the chief, you know?

How does it make any sense that I have to drive myself?

But do you know what the security guards said?

They said I had to park the car myself too.

How dare they?

I should talk to the facility management department...

and get them all fired.

Darn it. What?

So many people have been getting on my nerves lately.

(Media N Seoul, Parking Management Office)

Gosh, our company doesn't have a parking lot.

Right. That's why.

Is that so?

Okay. See you later.

Goodness.

What are you doing? Settle the fee.

You...

(Media N Seoul, Parking Management Office)

What's up with her?

Why are you glaring at me?

Darn it. Just settle the fee already.

Why are you screaming?

Why are you screaming?

Poke you? I didn't do that.

I was just handing her the parking pass.

I see. Is that so?

No.

I clearly saw him do this with the parking pass.

He poked her chest with the parking pass.

Exactly.

I didn't even have a pocket on my shirt.

Well, I handed it over to her, but she wouldn't take it.

I was just urging her to take it.

Then you could have just used your hand. Why poke my chest?

It was so unpleasant.

Clearly, poking her chest with the pass...

is considered sexual harassment.

What? She wouldn't take my parking pass!

Then how else was I supposed to hand over the parking pass?

Should I tie it to a string and give it to her?

Or should I use a dove to send it to her?

You could simply have given it to her with your hand.

Just like this.

What? I don't remember doing that!

I...

I didn't poke you!

That's a go-to excuse for criminals.

What? Criminals?

How dare you call me a criminal? Who do you think you are?

There's a possibility of that happening.

Making someone feel uncomfortable and sexually humiliated...

with your action against her wishes...

will be considered sexual harassment.

- Gosh, come on. - Excuse me for pointing this out.

Our company is a separate entity from Media N Seoul.

You may be the chief of Media N Seoul.

But in here, you're just a man using our service.

- So please speak respectfully. - What did you say, son of a dog?

By calling me that,

you're implying that I am a son of an animal.

Why don't you call your own child that?

Good grief!

I didn't do it!

He's a dirty, - Come on.

Loud man.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Hey.

Yes?

I have a question.

Did Chief Yoon Jong Hyun really sexually harass you?

He poked my chest with his parking pass.

Twice and quite hard at that too.

You don't know how humiliating that felt.

Gosh, why did he do it?

What?

He's not the type to harass women?

The thing about that jerk is,

he would never do this to people that could cause trouble.

I see. He only harasses people...

who would clam up even if they become the victims.

Right.

That's because in this industry...

Whistleblowing is considered worse than sexual harassment?

Interesting.

It sounds like you know a few things about this industry.

You're too smart.

Well, that's not hard to figure out.

By the way, people like him are bound to show his true colours...

no matter how hard they try to hide it.

You know,

I have one more question for you.

Ask away.

Are you dating Kang Joo Yeon?

Gosh, how did you know?

Goodness.

You're so lucky.

Yes, I'm lucky. It makes me so happy.

Then can I ask one last question before I go?

Sure.

When do you get off work?

There's a food stall I know.

Their conchs are so chewy-licious.

You can't tell if you're having conchs or gum.

Gosh, the conchs are amazing.

They're so chewy-licious.

Goodness. I wanted to try it since the time I saw it on the menu.

It's perfect.

Isn't it like chewing gum?

Over here, Joo Yeon.

Over here!

How are you guys here together?

I asked her out on a date.

She seemed like a fascinating person.

Do you want some food too?

No. I'm good.

Oh, right.

Joo Yeon. Did you hear?

Yoon Jong Hyun apologized to her and said he would do anything...

she wanted. He told her to name anything.

So she asked him...

to help her look younger.

- What? - He said he would do anything...

as long as I didn't report him to the police.

I remembered how you said I looked older than my age.

So I asked him to make me look younger.

Then he let out a deep sigh.

That was more insulting.

So what...

Hello.

Yes. I'll be there right away. Okay.

Sorry. I have to get going first.

I must go. I'm sorry.

- What? - Where are you going?

He's like that.

Don't let it bother you.

Listen. Hye Ri.

Yes?

Do you mind...

accompanying me somewhere?

Really? Where?

Where's my wallet?

- I... - Give me back my wallet!

Give it to me!

- Give it back! - Ma'am.

- Calm down. - Give it back!

- It's my wallet! - I'll look for it, okay?

Give me back my wallet!

- My wallet... - I'll look for it.

- Give it back to me! - Please, ma'am!

- Where did you hide it? - Gosh.

- You're here. - It's not here!

My wallet!

You came, Se Yeon.

Mom.

I'm Joo Yeon.

Joo Yeon...

So you're Joo Yeon.

You can leave. I'll be with her.

Okay.

Joo Yeon.

Can you come closer to Mom?

Come on. Come closer,

Se Yeon.

May I go inside?

Hye Ri.

What? Who are you?

Hi. I'm Joo Yeon's...

girlfriend.

You look like a cute bunny.

Goodness, that's the first time someone has told me that.

I wonder when you got yourself a girlfriend, Se Yeon.

Ma'am. May I hold your hand?

But you're already holding it.

Your hand is super thin.

Are you eating properly?

You're too skinny.

I just can't swallow my food down.

But people need to eat.

Ma'am. You must eat well.

If I do, will I become pretty like you?

No. But you'll stay alive.

Staying alive is good, ma'am.

Is that really good?

Of course, it is. It's a great thing.

So please be thankful.

Be thankful that you're alive.

And that Joo Yeon is alive.

Is Joo Yeon...

treating you well?

Yes.

Joo Yeon is very warm.

Just like your hands.

I see.

Being warm is good...

- because that means... - I'm alive.

That's right. You're smart.

You see, my life was very boring.

But you, Hye Ri,

came into my dull days.

Is that why you came to like me?

Thank you for the ring.

It's really pretty.

It's not from me, though.

Your mom gave it to me.

That makes it more special.

Did you just brush my hair back because I looked so lovely?

No. I thought your hair was getting in the way.

Gosh.

The sky is really clear today.

You're right. It sure is clear.

I met Joo Yeon's mom.

She gave me a string ring. I'm happy.

What's that about?

(Calls)

(Kang Joo Yeon)

(Calls, Kang Joo Yeon)

Everyone's here, right? Let's get going now.

Great.

Didn't you say she wasn't coming?

Sorry?

I thought you said she wasn't coming.

But she came.

Yes, I ended up coming.

I'm very sorry.

There's no need to apologize.

(Jeongak Service Area)

There are a lot of lines after this section.

This section is the highlight of the day.

But if you take these lines,

the ones before...

I think I should do it.

You said the lines were long.

So I, who has a good memory, should do it.

Don't you agree?

Keep going.

I'll take up until this part.

And from here to here...

- I... - You scared me!

What is it? - could take that part, no?

Goodness.

Why are you in this car?

I believe you were assigned the other car.

I wanted to lie down a bit but didn't realize this was your car.

By the way, where are we going right now?

I tagged along without asking about our destination.

I have a lot on my plate and to think about, you know?

We are currently in...

(Giyidong National Park)

- Until here. - Okay.

And...

Goodness. This place is gorgeous.

Let's take a walk later at night.

We can take videos if necessary.

Okay. I'm in.

A walk in the middle of the night? Nonsense.

- Don't do it. - Hi.

Are we not allowed to take a walk at night?

Numerous people died in the forest while taking a walk at night.

Don't do it, okay?

Why would people die during a walk?

- Is there a wild animal? - No.

It's a dense forest.

People become goners and die.

"Goners?" - They become lost.

I see.

How can people get lost? You can find the way with your phone.

Stop joking.

You're just trying to scare us off, right?

There's no signal inside the forest.

So if you get lost, you're lost forever.

People search for a way out all night long...

and then die from the cold.

In this weather?

It's very warm these days.

A forest can get icy cold even in summer.

How will you endure that cold night?

Won't some people still go inside?

Well, of course.

Countless people ignored my warning and went inside.

But they never returned...

from that forest.

Were there...

a lot like that?

There were a few.

College students in particular.

They went in drunk and couldn't come out.

The forest is just like the sea.

Go inside in the dead of the night, and you can never come out.

If you want to take a walk, do it now.

Good grief. It's impossible to even go now after hearing that.

Seriously.

How annoying!

- Drink! Get the booze in! - Drink! Get the booze in!

- Keep going! - Keep going!

- You're all dead now. - What?

Eun Ho. Are you leaving already?

Yes. It seems like work is over.

We're done, right?

There's one section left.

But Su Jung is still working on it.

You won't need me for that. I'm leaving.

Eun Ho... Get back safely!

- Come on. Hurry. - Bottoms-up.

- Hurry. - Come on.

- She's back! - Hey!

Let's start from the top.

Hurry up, will you?

(Entrance to Giyidong Forest)

A graduation trip?

Of course you should go. One should.

Go on the graduation trip.

Not participating is why you don't have friends.

But I don't want to go.

I don't want to.

But Eun Ho, I really don't want to go.

What will I even do there?

I don't want to go.

Can't I stay home instead?

Eun Ho.

I don't want to go.

Who needs friends anyway?

Eun Ho, I don't want to go.

You're all I need in my life.

The spring season is dry with daily temperature swings...

which can compromise our immune system.

As a result, many have been seeking doctors for the flu.

However, hygiene was questioned at some hospitals.

The recurring issue of unhygienic hospitals...

was urgently covered by Issue In.

Play video.

(Issue In Focus)

(Hospitals with unhygienic practices)

Three, two, one. Cue.

There is a child who does not step foot outside.

There is a child who won't eat anything.

Unless the older sister suggests that they go out...

or that she eats something,

she stays home all day...

not eating anything. That is the 14-year-old Chae Hyeon.

Ever since the day her older sister left,

Chae Hyeon has not eaten anything.

She is receiving hospital care...

for severe malnutrition.

After losing her parents at a young age,

Chae Hyeon looked up to her older sister...

as if she was her mother.

When the sister that is six years her senior went to school,

Chae Hyeon spent her time...

waiting for her big sister like a puppy.

(Grandma, Big sister, Me)

Only when the sister got home...

did Chae Hyeon finally eat something.

(My big sister So Hyeon)

To Chae Hyeon who suffers from a mental illness,

her big sister was her whole life.

Will Announcer Joo be up right after the video ends?

Yes, Announcer Joo Eun Ho will take the lead.

- Ms. Kim. - Yes?

You heard her, right? Once the video ends...

What on earth? What's with Joo Eun Ho?

Announcer Joo Eun Ho, what's wrong?

What is it?

Who else could she have?

She only has her big sister.

Like a puppy, she followed her sister around everywhere.

But her sister found her annoying...

and took off with a man in the middle of the night.

It turns out the little sister hadn't been eating since.

She can only eat...

- when her sister's around. - Hey.

Goodness. That poor thing.

Unfortunately, the sister...

always found Chae Hyeon to be a nuisance.

Hey, So Hyeon.

I'm busy. We'll talk later.

- So Hyeon. - Hey.

Stay put and wait quietly.

You're all I need in my life.

Joo Hye Ri!

What's going on?

Joo Eun Ho.

I like you.

You're the only one I like.

I, Chae Hyeon, am good at waiting.

Hey.

Wait over there, will you?

Mi Yeon, how long do we have left on the video?

The video? How long until it ends?

Eight minutes.

Call for an ambulance.

Once the video ends, put the camera on me.

I'll manage.

No way. The script is too long.

It'll look weird if you say it all by yourself.

And what about the ending?

You may be able to manage the script alone,

but she'll have to close the show with you.

Call for an ambulance.

Joo Eun Ho.

I'll start reading the script...

and hand it over to her if she seems up for it.

Mi Yeon, turn off our mics for now.

Turn off their mics.

Hey.

Joo Eun Ho?

Eun Ho.

Look at me, okay?

Look at me.

Who made Chae Hyeon this way?

Was it her sister?

No, it wasn't me.

That's right.

It wasn't.

It wasn't you, Eun Ho.

Like any other day, Chae Hyeon awaits her sister...

in her dreams.

She dreams of her sister coming to her rescue.

No...

No...

It's all right.

It's all right.

I'm here for you.

It's all right.

It's all right.

You can do this, right?

Let's get you up.

Come on.

Have a seat.

I'll lead us in once the video ends.

Announcer Joo, you'll take the second paragraph...

that begins with "Issue In."

Seriously? Is she okay?

Eun Ho, are you all right?

Yes.

Here.

Issue In is searching for Chae Hyeon's sister.

Name, Kim So Hyeon. Age 20.

She is a beautiful young lady with round eyes and a button nose.

(Name: Kim So Hyeon, Age: 20)

That is all we have for today.

Have a pleasant day.

Please...

We survived.

Yes, she pulled herself together.

Sure. Sorry about that.

- Chan Woo, let's speed this up. - Sure thing.

Are you done?

- Yes, sir. - Good job.

Good job, everyone.

Eun Ho, are you all right?

Are you sick? Shouldn't you see a doctor?

Should we call for an ambulance? Are you sure you're okay?

How can she answer you if you bombard her with questions?

We'll get going, so see you after the holidays.

Seriously? At least give me an answer.

See you.

- Hyun Oh, hello. - Hyun Oh, hello.

Hey, guys.

(News Studio)

Let go.

You can go now.

Should I leave?

You tell me, Joo Eun Ho. Should I get off?

Doctor.

I have never seen what happiness is.

But if I could see it...

and touch it,

this would be it.

What...

Eun Ho.

Look at me.

(Dear Hyeri)