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(This drama series is fictional, and the places, persons, organizations,)

(settings, and events depicted have been fictionally created.)

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Enjoy.

There you are.

I've been looking for you everywhere.

And you are?

Don't be like that. Please help me one more time.

I want to choose again.

Enjoy.

By the way, what's the title of this song?

It sounds retro but it's also really hip.

It's "Don't Turn Back."

The lyrics say you can't undo your choice, so live each moment to the fullest.

What fashionable clothes.

You look great in them...

with black hair and white hair as well.

(Episode 5, Don't Turn Back)

Ms. O.

Mom.

Mother?

How...

You...

You?

Is she seeing things?

Sorry.

My words keep coming out wrong lately.

O Mal...

O Mal...

We have to talk.

We have a lot to talk about including this lady here.

But...

Before you talk with her, we have to talk.

What's going on?

(Emily 2)

A vacation?

And you even want to leave the dorm?

I'll have one day off.

And I won't leave the dorm for good.

But just ten days.

It's the evaluation soon.

I have to settle my affairs.

Is there something still left to settle?

Did you take out a private loan or something?

I wasn't going to ask you about your personal life,

but who are you?

You don't want to know.

Anyway, I promise this won't affect the evaluation.

I can't cover for you forever.

Don't talk like you can't.

You should do your best on your side,

and I'll do what I have to do.

Okay. Done.

The person you are calling is not available.

Please leave a message after...

Guys.

I uploaded the files in the group chatroom.

Check your parts that have changed.

Practice will start in ten minutes.

Move it.

- Okay. - Okay.

The solo dance is still mine.

I'm jealous.

My part was too short already,

but it got even shorter.

How about you?

Did your part get shorter, too?

Yes, thanks to someone.

But who are you?

Grandma.

Do I resemble your grandmother that much?

What if she has dementia?

What's this?

Why the long face when you've got a part in the debut song?

I don't expect tears of joy,

but determination and resolution.

You should at least show these two in your face.

Actually...

I'm deeply moved.

I'll practice even harder.

- You should. - Okay.

But...

where's Emily?

She wasn't even in the dorm yesterday.

Here she goes again.

Did she really skip practice without telling where she was going?

We've met before, right?

Who are you?

Who do you think you are to pretend to be me in my house?

You and I. We had to meet at some point.

What?

Same face, same voice.

Don't tell me you're...

Yes.

I'm her.

Is it really you?

But...

this doesn't make sense.

No.

You've always been a nobody to me.

You're dead to me.

What do you expect from me now?

I can't even enter my own house now.

So why did you come here pretending to be me?

Nobody is glad to see you.

Please.

I have to tell you something.

Excuses and pretexts.

I don't want to hear any of them, so go.

It's too much for me already to live looking like this.

But...

how did you recognize me?

How did you know I grew young again?

I...

(Taxi Driver)

What do you think you're doing?

What's absolutely forbidden.

Do I have to tell you again?

I have to go.

Sorry.

No way.

I can't believe this even though I've seen it with my own eyes.

She looks completely different now from head to toe.

I can't even.

But now that she's spruced up, she looks like a wealthy lady, right?

She should've always spruced up like that.

I have a reasonable doubt now...

that she may have a boyfriend.

Don't be ridiculous.

"Min Seok, young man, look how messy the house is."

She would've checked the refrigerator and everything in the house...

and nagged about every single thing.

But she just left.

This says enough, doesn't it?

Really.

Mother is so...

Ji Sook.

What if...

she has dementia?

- What? - "You."

"You."

She said "you" to someone she's just met.

When I heard that, I got goosebumps in my...

She said her words came out wrong.

Don't make things complicated.

She's probably left because she was at a disadvantage.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I'm curious about that "nothing."

You two were never friendly toward each other,

but you've been acting strange for some time when you were with her.

Even today, you had seen her after a long time...

but you said, "We have to talk."

"We have a lot to talk about." Seriously?

I'm glad Ha Na took after me.

Just imagining Ha Na being like you gives me a headache.

I said it's nothing.

Hello?

- Is Grandma back? - Yes.

But she left again.

You shouldn't have let her leave.

What are you saying?

Grandma seemed a little...

I mean, quite strange.

What?

Be more specific.

You should get back inside. Practice will start.

Okay.

Mom, I have to go. I'll call you later.

Ha Na.

Choi Ha Na.

She probably means it's nothing.

You cannot change the final decision.

You must never divulge any information related to it.

If you were going to be this hard on me, you shouldn't have given me my youth back.

You gave it and took it again.

You don't even let me undo my choice.

Don't you think this is too much?

You are the one who chose to go back.

Nobody forced you.

Fine.

I regret it.

That's why...

I don't want her to regret.

She never even showed herself for over 60 years.

So what does she expect now?

Practice.

I'm in trouble.

Taxi!

I can't even.

Excuse me.

That brat.

Do you think UNIS is a pushover?

Do you think debuting is a joke?

No, I don't.

You said it wouldn't affect the evaluation.

But you're late on the first day.

I told you it was your last chance.

Individual departure, unreported leave.

You've violated codes number three, five, and six of the Trainees' Code of Conduct.

For a week starting today...

until the debut song evaluation,

you're excluded from all training.

Every single one of you here in the debut group...

will be evaluated to see whether you really deserve to debut.

Therefore,

if you're eliminated, it's entirely your fault.

Why? Do you think this is unjust?

Do you think it's unfair?

I have no excuse whatsoever.

My goodness. Look at her.

That's a big one.

She's scary.

I've taken care of it myself.

Don't you think you've been too harsh?

Say one more word...

and I'll report your abuse of power and overstepping, and resign.

Do you think I'm glad to do this?

Me being like this to stop her is...

actually good for you, me, and everyone. That's all you have to know.

One, two, three, four. Keep the formation.

Min A, yes.

One, two, three, four.

All together. One, two, three, four, two, two.

Stretch your arms. Keep the formation.

You!

Sorry.

Don't you know you're excluded from training?

Don't be too heartless like that.

I'm not banned from the practice room.

Girls, focus.

It's okay. Stand in formation again.

Daniel.

- Hello. - Hello.

You're uncontrollable.

This is not the time to pick an argument.

Girls, let's go and eat dinner.

The chairwoman wants to eat with all of you.

Get ready soon.

- Okay. - Okay. Practice is over.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Daniel, wait for me.

It's a company dinner. Cool. We'll be eating meat.

I don't think so.

Everyone's leaving. Aren't you coming?

What's with that face?

I thought you said you craved meat.

Thanks to someone who made me lose my appetite,

I won't be having a nutritious meal today.

Excuse me. Please give me a bottle of soju and beer.

Are you crazy?

Look at her. She plans to act recklessly now.

She will be crowded out anyway, so self-destruction is not a bad idea.

Girls, stand up.

The chairwoman is here.

Bow to her.

One, two.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Good evening. Did I keep you waiting?

You can all sit down.

Please sit down.

Unbelievable.

Don't eat rice. Eat a lot of meat.

I won't check your weight this week.

Good.

The meat is nicely cooked. Please enjoy.

When I look at you guys going through trouble away from home,

it makes my heart break.

It reminds me of my tough days when I was young.

They say you shouldn't make a speech when there's food on the table.

So stop the chat and eat...

before the meat burns.

Okay. I'll eat.

My goodness.

Chairwoman Kim, you have such clear skin.

You seem to be getting younger every year.

You flatter me.

I'll pour you a drink.

He's flattering her too much.

If she grows younger as he says, she'll be wearing diapers again.

Don't say that. What if she hears you?

Are you drunk?

I've been drunk and I've cried my eyes out before,

but nothing could relieve the resentment.

Here you go again.

Okay.

Before the evaluation,

may I put in a word?

- Don't. - Let go.

Sure. Go on.

Years of living...

made me encounter people...

who got on other people's backs to get higher.

But one should put in their own effort to succeed.

If one sponges off of others to succeed, you cannot call that success.

It's a shameful medal.

What I'm saying is...

that we should fight fair and square in the evaluation.

Understand?

Let's go.

Understood. Let's go.

That was a nice speech.

That was a nice speech, although expressed in harsh words.

I hope everyone bears that in mind.

Let's eat.

Chairwoman Kim.

May I pour you a drink?

Sure.

Stop.

Are you happy living like that?

What?

What I want to know is...

how it feels to live high on the hog as a famous singer like yourself.

I'm curious.

You're quite something.

I see.

I hope you do well on the evaluation...

and experience it yourself...

how I feel to live like this.

I certainly will.

Follow me.

I'm sorry, Chairwoman Kim. You must be startled.

She has a unique personality.

That brat.

I'll pour you a drink.

I wasn't sure she was Emily at first.

But that brat does not know how to respect the elderly.

So I'm sure now.

That brat is unbelievable.

What's wrong with you?

What did I do this time?

You're unusual, strange, and self-centered.

That's fine.

But I thought you knew the basics.

I just...

wanted to get close.

So I tried to act cute. Don't be like that.

Cute?

Your words and actions showed you didn't care about how the other person felt.

Do you call that cute?

I thought you were a good person, but I was completely wrong.

You never thought of me as a good person.

Emily!

I'm sorry.

I crossed the line today because I was drunk.

I'll be more careful next time, so don't be distressed.

Distressed?

Where are you going?

To study.

I don't know the basics, and I'm a brat.

I should at least practice hardcore if I don't want to be kicked out.

That girl. I can't even.

You know she was provoking me on purpose, right?

Her eyes showed she was.

How interesting.

She must've been like that because she was drunk. I'll make sure...

No, don't do anything.

Don't get close to her. Don't get involved.

If she walks out on her own, even better.

There are things that happen in the world that you cannot explain,

and things you feel that you cannot explain.

Just do as I say.

You know

You

You know my lips don't

You know

(You are our power, Chairwoman Kim. Thank you for everything.)

Young ladies who remind me of the days when I was 20.

Your passion will make your dream come true.

You've broken so many already.

If you're going to keep gaping,

just quit working here.

I'm sorry.

I'm frustrated already because we lost regulars,

and you're making it worse.

Jung Soo.

Don't wait.

Ae Sim is never coming back.

Ae Sim will be on television today.

After today, it will become Ae Sim's song.

I'm sorry I couldn't stop her.

She's on television.

I'm so nervous.

The man in the yellow shirt

That quiet man

She's so good.

The star from Royal Salon, Kim Ae Sim.

I'm so proud of her.

She's so good.

- She's a great singer. - She's beautiful.

Ae Sim, let's go.

I told you she'll become a star.

- I'm the one who said that. - No, it was me.

I said it first.

(Everything starts now.)

(Home camera - Disconnected)

(No name)

Your fan has returned. Are you happy to see her again?

I told you your mother said yes.

She said if the room loses human touch, it will become abandoned.

So she said I should clean it and use it.

How can I believe you?

And my mom doesn't like it when other people touch her things.

Go upstairs.

Fine. You should at least eat breakfast.

You need to eat breakfast to have some strength.

You should eat more.

You need breakfast to have some strength.

Miss, what do you think you're doing?

Mom and Mr. Park kept asking me, so I accepted you.

But to be honest, I don't like you.

The way you talk and behave. All of them get on my nerves.

Why is your face so worn?

You became a director, but it seems nobody bought you a meal to celebrate.

You're really strange.

Also,

rumor has it...

that you're visiting the real estate quite often.

Are you moving?

What?

Do I have to tell you about that?

If you're not, okay.

She could've just said yes if it was true.

I'm sure she's up to something.

That fierce lady.

Why does he also look worn?

Don't just swallow it. You must chew it for better effect.

Take one when you're nervous to death.

Come in.

Are you busy?

What is it?

I came to see what tasty snack you were secretly enjoying.

Water boiled with jujubes.

I brought that to drink myself...

but I've worried you a lot the past few days...

so I'll give it to you today.

Jujubes?

This works the best when you can't sleep at night.

You make me worried and you comfort me as well.

Here's your rice soup.

The chef saw you guys...

and added a bunch of beef head meat.

So there's no profit for us.

I hope you enjoy.

Look how friendly he is.

The old woman is gone...

and young people are working hard now. Isn't that great?

Even so, the taste is what matters.

Right. Guess who I saw yesterday.

Who?

The previous owner of this restaurant, Ms. O Mal Soon.

Do you mean Ji Sook's mom?

Yes.

I heard she was kicked out of the house. She must be back now.

How did she look?

Was she dispirited?

Not at all.

She returned looking completely different, like a wealthy lady.

What?

I was really surprised.

She used to look absent-minded like she had lost the world.

I wonder what happened.

Mister.

You mentioned before that Ms. O seemed strange, didn't you?

You said she seemed to forget things.

Me?

Well...

she's well advanced in years now...

so she may be forgetful. That's what I meant.

To be honest, she often got confused about the ingredients...

and almost burned the cauldron several times.

My goodness.

To cover for her mistakes,

my brother here went through so much trouble.

Well...

So you two saved this restaurant when it was about to fail.

What's the point of being so tough and determined to raise her girl...

when she's not even treated nicely just because she's slowed up?

She was so proud of her daughter as if she had become a president.

What a pity.

There's nobody like Ji Sook's mom.

She raised her girl all alone

and made her an executive in a major company.

She made a restaurant without a sign into the best rice soup restaurant.

Although she's small,

she's the owner of a building.

Don't talk her down like that.

Just eat.

I was just saying the facts. I wasn't talking her down.

I'm so full.

- Bye now. - Bye.

My goodness.

(Soon Ae's Supermarket)

Drink this.

You always drank something sweet when you were upset.

I'm in trouble.

I don't remember anything.

What?

You don't remember anything at all?

You and I...

There.

That was the story of our 20-year friendship.

By the way, how did you get in an accident?

- Are you okay? - Well...

There was a loud bang, and when I opened my eyes,

everything went blank.

I barely found my way home.

Anyway, I had been forgetting things recently.

Now that I've heard your story, I think I remember some things.

- You're here. - Min Seok.

Mi Jin, I'll drive.

Hold on.

Ms. O.

Mother?

- There. - I was too busy, that's why.

And he's...

Ha Na's dad.

My gosh.

Are you suffering from insomnia again?

Taking medicine didn't cure this.

So it's even worse when there's an audience.

What are you saying?

- Don't tell me... - Right.

Do you have an empty room at your place?

I don't want to go home. Let me sleep there.

What?

What's with that serious look?

It was a joke.

Soo Jin.

You're in charge of the practice today.

Me?

You're always next when I'm gone.

Okay.

Right.

Don't forget to tell the girls that the interim check changed to 2 p.m.

Especially that brat.

I don't want her to blame me for not hearing about it.

Thanks.

- Leave it to me. - Okay.

You.

You know it's the interim check tomorrow, right?

Is it tomorrow already?

Time flies like an arrow.

Come to the group practice room by 3 p.m.

Okay.

That girl.

Who is it again?

Come to the recording booth after practice.

You did great.

This was hard.

Isn't this okay?

Guys, the dance tomorrow...

You have to emphasize this move.

This was really hard.

Are you eating a salad? I haven't had any meals today.

You left a whole bowl.

Why do I suddenly have a stomachache?

Bathroom.

Soo Jin.

(Mom)

Hello?

You're where?

Seriously?

Here.

What brought you here?

Did you come because you were worried?

You're a wiry lady who left the house saying you won't enter university.

Why would I worry?

But why aren't you eating much? This is your favorite.

There's a weight...

I'm on a diet these days.

You still have time to quit all this.

Don't trouble the other girls.

I'm not.

I'm not you, Mom.

I'm super close with the girls.

The music instructor even complimented me today.

It's just your words, so I don't believe them.

I can't stop thinking about your grades.

You would've easily entered a nice university after repeating.

My age, birthday, height, SAT score, and GPA.

You only know the numbers about me, don't you, Mom?

It's our first time seeing each other after I left home.

"Is everything okay? It must be tough."

You should at least say something like this.

I'm doing more than enough already to pretend nothing happened.

You're right. That's you.

Just take care of Ms. O for me.

She's been saying strange things lately. This doesn't feel good.

I'm worried.

I'll take care of everything.

Don't mind the business of grown-ups. Just do what you're supposed to do.

I'm a grown-up too.

You don't even let me worry.

How annoying.

Take care.

Ha Na.

Never mind.

Don't skip meals.

Bye.

Why did you suddenly call me here?

I'm too worried not to check anything.

Get inside.

What should I sing?

I'll become a forest

So can you please walk up the small hill

and look at me?

It can be in the corner of my heart

I will break a path

You can cut me down

Don't walk past me

Look at me

I'll listen to you

You can tell me now

Look at me

Was it the sea, not a forest?

But there were tall trees around

I want to do at least one thing right

Will I drown now?

I sang for you. Now say something.

Well,

it wasn't bad.

But...

what was that harmony in the chorus?

Did you play something?

No, you heard it in your head.

No. I'm sure I heard it.

It was a voice completely different from yours.

It must've been a ghost.

They say there's a ghost in the recording booth.

Everyone knows this.

Didn't you know?

What?

What's this?

A woman.

A woman?

Behind you.

Me?

She's on your back.

Is she gone?

Not yet.

Not yet?

There's no such thing as a ghost.

You're such a scaredy cat.

Seriously.

That was hilarious.

You're so funny.

One, two.

One, two.

He was always so full of himself.

Mr. Park.

It's nice to see you eat up.

Please give us two more portions of ribeye.

Okay.

They say when you're young, you can even chew on rocks. That's true.

In the past, even when I ate a tiny amount,

I suffered from indigestion.

But now, I can digest everything.

I keep wanting more to eat.

Here.

Eat.

One left.

You can eat all you want.

Why do young ladies not know...

that men who buy ribeye for them...

are better than men who buy flowers?

Fine. You're amazing, Mr. Park.

You're the best. Happy now?

Yes.

Please hurry and give us the ribeye.

Are the girls still mean to you?

You said they were always trying to bite your head off.

Yes.

Vegetables are all they eat.

They're tired and hungry.

That's why they've become edgy.

But you shouldn't be so soft on them.

You have no idea how manipulative and scary young kids are these days.

No.

Young kids these days, including Ha Na.

I thought they were thoughtless and always whining.

But they're smart and firm inside. I'm actually learning from them.

Right. You're a true grown-up.

About Kkeut Soon.

What?

I wonder how she's doing.

She left for the States when she was so little...

and she's never called. Why do you suddenly ask?

We fought a lot when we were young.

She crossed my mind. That's all.

But...

How pretty.

You used to ignore flowers saying they were inedible but expensive trash.

How unexpected.

You can't eat these with your mouth, but with your eyes.

Do you want me to buy you one?

If you're going to, buy me a bundle.

Will you buy me?

Buy me a bundle. Yes?

Okay. I will.

Should I call her and...

I'm checking how patient I can be.

So leave her be.

I didn't expect everyone to be here.

Brat.

Come here.

What time is it?

It's 2:16 p.m.

No, it's 2:17 p.m. now.

You're a staggering 17 minutes late...

and you're so confident.

Are you out of your mind?

Go to your place.

Go to your place this instant!

If it meets the conditions, I'll pay whatever the price is.

The quicker I can move, the better.

Okay.

I'll be waiting. Thanks.

Okay. Good job, everyone.

Take a rest.

You two. Keep practicing.

Okay.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Let's go and eat something tasty.

What?

You can hate me, despise me, bother me, or whatever you want.

But you should still play fair.

What do you get for lying and preying on me?

How could you act so cheap...

and lie about a mere interim check?

A mere interim check?

When you went off the grid and enjoyed yourself,

I practiced without even a rest.

Although this seems to be a mere interim check for you.

The interim check, debut song evaluation,

and debut showcase.

Even when you're done with all of them, you're 20.

You will encounter crises like these thousands of times in the days ahead.

Are you going to act ugly like that each time?

You're talking like you've lived for several decades.

Are you saying you're dignified and unashamed of your life?

What do you mean?

You were actually worse than I thought.

I knew I saw it in you.

Anyway,

I'm never letting someone like you take the center.

She definitely crossed the line.

You must be upset.

It's not the deceiver's fault. It's my fault for being fooled.

It's okay. That woke me up.

I feel refreshed.

Let's do this.

- Let's practice. - Okay.

Yes.

Okay. Understood.

Daniel.

Yes?

You're here.

You haven't eaten dinner, have you?

Cockles are in season, so they served seasoned cockles.

Let's eat.

I asked to edit out all the parts about me...

in your interview.

Why are you acting like an adolescent boy?

This is what you like the most, and what you're the best at.

Why do you want to leave?

I know.

This is what I like the most, and what I'm the best at.

But why is it giving me a hard time?

You look quite worn. Are you tired?

Aunt.

It's because of her, isn't it?

- Hold tight. - Okay.

Let's go now.

Do you want me to buy you one?

If you're going to, buy me a bundle.

Another trainee spotted that and took a picture.

She doubted it at first...

but later thought it was serious, so she reported it to the company.

I'll look into it.

You know how bad a scandal is for an idol.

You know best, CEO Han.

She has no manners, she's rude,

and she's even disloyal.

I heard she was late for practice today but so confident.

The trainers were astonished.

You can't defend her like...

I said I'll look into it.

What is it?

You've prepared what?

I know you can't withdraw money for some time.

So I've withdrawn some cash for you to use for now.

Drop by later to check.

You're the only man who thinks of me.

Okay, I'll drop by before I...

You scared me.

Why are you here at this time?

Who is that man who thinks of you and even withdraws money for you to use?

He doesn't seem like family.

That's...

Actually...

I'm not sure if you know,

but I'm the boss of this company.

From the trainees who are only longing for a debut...

to singers, trainers,

employers, partner companies, and the family of all of them.

There are hundreds of people I'm responsible for providing.

Do you not want this that much?

Is it that bad?

I don't understand what you're saying.

Fine.

This is it.

What do you mean?

What are you saying?

Emily.

You're...

out.

(Who Is She!)

How long do you expect me to cut you some slack and cover for you?

They probably took their own course to stand out.

Violations of the rules.

What if they kick Ha Na out too?

Ji Sook may know something about it.

What you want to hide.

Look at this mess in the house.

Are you talking to me?

I shouldn't have taken it personally.

Why did you take it personally?

I'm sorry, sir.

That brat is somewhat arrogant.

I don't know what you're up to, but you should leave.

How will you make me?