All language subtitles for Encounter E01

Please vote for Cha Jong-hyun,
a man of his word.

Thank you.

Cha Jong-hyun's daughter…

She's famous for her beauty…

She's as popular as a celebrity…

If Cha Jong-hyun wins…

Cha Jong-hyun has arrived at City Hall.

-Jung Woo-seok…
-He welcomes Taegyeong into his family.

A politician has joined with…

As the daughter-in-law of…

Cha Soo-hyun sees off her father-in-law.

After the countless rumors…

They have filed for divorced in two years.

We're already fully booked
for our opening day.

Considering it's off-season,
this is very promising.

I think our consumers
found it appealing that our facilities,

down to every single piece of furniture,
are top class.

The view here is first-class.

Ms. Cha, I think it's time
you head back to the office.

PLANS FOR DONGHWA HOTEL SOKCHO
OPENING CEREMONY

Should we take a break
at the next rest stop?

Would you like some tea, Ms. Cha?

If it's because of me, I'm fine.

I don't want to see
Ms. Jang holding back her yawn.

I'll get a bottle of cold water for you.

How about ramyeon instead of water?

What? Ramyeon?

Why? Can't I?

Well…

I'm still traumatized
from the incident at the sashimi place.

Another picture means more headaches.

But let's have a bowl if you like.

I'm just kidding.

I'll stay here too, then.

It's okay. You can go.

Okay.

Ramyeon is a must at rest-stops.

Will you go straight to the hotel?

No, to the office.

Here's the outfit from Ms. Kim
in Hannam-dong.

Her taste never changes.

At least the buttons
are quite lovely this time.

How long must I keep this up?

Don't tell me I have to do this
until I'm 60.

When you're 60, Ms. Kim will be
well over a hundred years old.

Even with all the supplements,
a hundred years is pushing it.

But that's exactly what she enjoys.

Surprising people.

Yes, she's an obnoxious cow.

Not the best choice of language,
but I feel much better.

The more I think about it,
that clause should've been written out.

Attending your
ex-mother-in-law's birthday party

even after a divorce is just ridiculous.

If I insisted on removing that clause,

they wouldn't have let me go
in the first place.

Well, I guess so.

I thought it'd be over
after President Jung's death,

but things only got worse
after she took over.

It's just all so wrong.

-Isn't that Cha Soo-hyun's car?
-Yes, it is.

-She's here.
-She came.

Go!

-Take a picture!
-Go take a photo!

Ms. Cha, please look this way!

Please look over here!

Just one comment, please!

Yes, thank you for your work.

Happy birthday.

Hey, you're here.

I take it your father's well?

Yes.

He must be busy
now that he's the leader of the party.

Well, yes.

-Excuse me.
-Sure.

You look very nice.

But the bag is too much.

Hey, you're here.

It's been a long time. I've missed you.

We're not in a position
to miss each other.

I thought you were dumb
when you asked for the hotel

during our divorce settlement.

Now I'm seeing headlines
that you're at the top of the industry.

So you're branching out to Cuba as well.

Thanks.

Aren't you getting remarried?

You're finally taking some interest in me?

Why, I'm honored.

Your mother will no longer call for me
once you get remarried.

She'll call for both of you.

You know how it is with my mother.

I'm not in the mood to joke around.

Please settle it on your end.

If I do,

will you say you've missed me?

Look at you pulling a straight face.
It's as attractive as ever.

You begged me for a divorce,

saying you've finally met the one.

Just what are you trying here, Mr. Jung?

Let's eat.

She did a fine job with the catering.

Will you just go?

It's making me uncomfortable.

You'll feel that way
as long as you're here.

I'm just keeping you company.

THE DIVORCE CUSTOMS
OF A CONGLOMERATE FAMILY

CHA SOO-HYUN SHOWS UP
ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR

Why not take the Namsan Tunnel?

It's too suffocating.

All it takes is a minute.
You'd rather take a detour?

Mr. Nam, have you ever been
to the Namsan Seoul Tower?

Once, with Assemblyman Cha
back in college.

With my father?

We were actually at the library,

but he kept suggesting
we get a breath of fresh air.

Keep in mind
I insisted we should stay and study.

I heard it's gone through renovations.
Have you ever been there?

No.

Then shall we go up to get some fresh air?

No.

The photographs from today
are enough already.

I doubt there's reporters there.

Photos on social media spread faster
than news articles these days.

Can we open the windows?

It's chilly today, Ms. Cha.

You have a long journey tomorrow,
so we don't want you catching a cold.

When is my flight again?

Your flight departs at 9:00 p.m.

-Coca Cola.
-Okay.

Thank you.

Excuse me…

Can you get off the phone…

I'm sorry, ma'am.

They said he's fluent in English,
but I guess he's not!

Will we be going home with another driver
after the event is over?

I'll make sure to double-check this time.

I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry.
-Ms. Cha, are you okay?

Ms. Jang, don't you have
an international driving permit?

No, not yet.

You should deal with him first.

Right. Okay.

Gosh, my camera…

Are you Korean?

Yes.

I'm so sorry.

It's our driver's fault.

Are you hurt?

I think my camera's hurt.

Right. I'm sorry.

Just tell me the model,

and we'll get you a new one.

It's all right. Don't mind me.

That won't put us in a very good position.

We don't want things to get complicated,
so give us your number.

We'll send you the same model.

But I got this as a gift when I was born.

Surely you can't purchase memories too.

Well…

I'm very sorry about what happened.

But it's not like we can turn back time.

Why not use this chance to get a new one?

We're blocking the road.

I'm not hurt, so you can go.

I'll give you my contact info.

Give us your name and phone number.
We'll be in touch.

No, I'll call you on this number.

We need to move our car.

But please call us.

Let's dance.

No, no. I'm fine.

Has everything been settled
with that man with the camera?

Yes, I gave him our contact info.

He will call us once he's back in Korea.

Compensate him generously
so he won't raise an issue.

But the thing is,
I don't think it'll be easy.

It was an old camera,

but he didn't seem interested
when I offered to buy a new one.

Why not?

He just wasn't interested
in a brand-new camera.

Then he said he's fine
and told me to move the car.

He made a big deal about an old camera.

If we offered a hundred million won,
he would've taken it.

That would've shut him up.

Why refuse when he's eventually
going to take it?

Actually…

I bet 10,000,000 would be enough.

No, I don't think he'll take it.

Pardon?

Get some rest.

I'll make arrangements for dinner
in an hour.

It will be at a local restaurant--

I'll just rest,
so you're free this evening.

Are you going to take sleeping pills
and sleep early?

It'll help with my jetlag.

But the sun's still up.

Don't mind me
and just enjoy your evening.

But you should eat dinner--

I'll just get some deep sleep
and have a hearty breakfast.

Okay, I'll have that
ready for you tomorrow.

You get what I mean
by "hearty breakfast," right?

Yes, of course.

Good work today. I'll see you tomorrow.

Yes, ma'am.

What are you up to, Ms. Jang?

I'm doing something right now.

Yes, I asked you what you're up to.

I'm out for a beer.

Already?

I was thirsty.

What, alone?

No, I'll have to find someone now.

-Hello.
-Hello!

Have you ever been to Malecon Beach?

No.

Why don't you come with me?

Ms. Cha, that's a place for lovers.

Why would I go there with you?

What kind of a secretary are you?

I may be your secretary,

but I don't want to spend
my free time with you as well.

You seem awfully excited
while I'm pretty bored.

One day of boredom won't kill you.

What you just said
could cost you your job.

Come on. Not this again.

Hey!

You never accept my resignation anyway.

So why do you always blackmail me?

Because I'm bored, that's why.

Gosh, you psycho.

So let's have some fun.

Exactly!

Let me have some fun, Soo-hyun!

Okay, fine.
Have fun and enjoy flying coach tomorrow.

Hey, that's not fair.

Hello?

Oh, come on.

To Morro-Cabana.

Buenas fuerte.

I wonder if it still works.

Hola.

Arriba!

Thank you, miss!

Ms. Cha?
Ms. Cha, why aren't you answering…

I'm so sleepy.

Excuse me, wake up. Are you okay?

Are you sick?

I'm not sick. I'm sleepy.

But…

To Morro-Cabana.

Do you need something from me?

What? Do I need something?

Why was I leaning on your shoulder?

An hour ago,
you dozed off and almost fell…

What did you do?

What?

-My shoe.
-Well…

It wasn't me.

It slipped from your foot
down to the ground.

Let me explain myself,

so you don't get the wrong idea.

You were dozing off and almost fell off.

And I caught you just in time.

So there's no need to worry.

I'll be off then.

Help me.

Can you fetch my shoe for me?

It's dangerous, so wait right here.

So he wasn't lying.

It's beautiful.

What about your shoe?

Isn't it better than
what's on the hotel postcard?

I guess you wouldn't have one
in your hotel room.

The sunset of Malecon Beach

becomes a lot more beautiful
with this music.

-Vote for candidate number two!
-Thank you.

-Vote for number two.
-Candidate number two.

Cha Jong-hyun's daughter is a real beauty.

Hey, you're here.

I've seen her somewhere.

Is she a celebrity?

Let me repay you.

But I didn't even do much.

I still owe you.

No, it's fine.

My shoulder got lucky.

Let's just say this was
a vertiginous incident

that happened on my last day in Cuba.

Then I guess I'll be off now.

Excuse me.

Do you have any money?

How much do you need?

Enough for a beer?

Why are you laughing?
I'm being serious here.

Well, I just…

The fact that you want beer right now…

I thought it was cute.

Wait here. I'll go grab one for you.

"Cute"?

It sounded like a compliment.

I'm glad I've been thrifty.

I wonder how old he is.

He reminds me of green grapes.

You'll get drunk at that rate.

I'm sure I can hold my liquor
better than you.

How did you end up dozing away, penniless?

That was really close back there.

I'm here on a business trip.

I took a sleeping pill to get some sleep.

But the picture of that night view…

What a strange day.

The pickpocket took everything.

What a day it must've been for you.

You remember which hotel
you're staying at, right?

I think you can just take a cab

at the entrance to Morro-Cabana.

I'll walk you there.

You don't know the way, do you?

Shall we go down, then?

Sure.

How about you go barefoot?

What, here?

It's a long way for me to carry you
all the way down.

I never asked you to carry me.

I don't think you can walk in that state.

Many travelers walk barefoot.

I've never seen anyone like that.

All the elders in my neighborhood
walk up the hill barefoot.

Well, I can't.

When you're with someone,
you find more courage,

and you don't feel as lonely.

Is it really true?

What?

Do the elders in your neighborhood
really walk up the hill barefoot?

Yes, it's really true.

Let's just say I'm under a spell.

A magic spell.

Are you a student?

Or do you work in an office?

I sell fruits.

Oh, so you're a fruit seller.

A fruit seller?

Well, I guess you're right.
I am a fruit seller.

I guess your camera's quite old.

Oh, you mean this?

It's exactly 28 years old now.

And it still works?

Yes.

Though it's been fixed a few times.

It was as good as new,

but it ran into a little accident today.

I guess you really like that model.

Did they stop manufacturing it?

No, they still do.

It's not that I insist on this model.

My dad's old friend
once ran a photo studio.

But it closed down,

and he gave this camera
to my dad as a gift.

I happened to be born
right around then, you see.

So it was for my baby photos.

So it's actually something

that my dad treasures a lot.

But he didn't really take
a lot of photos of me.

According to my dad,
he was too busy trying to make a living.

After I entered elementary school,

I did the photo-taking for my parents.

Why are we stopping here?

We're almost on the main street.

But it's too rough and dirty
to walk barefoot.

It's just until you get to the hotel.

I'm sorry. That was rude of me.

But your feet…

No, it's not like that.

What's your shoe size?

I'm guessing…

About 230mm?

Take a pick.
I'll get you a pair as a gift.

Which ones do you like?

There's no need.

I'll pay you back for the beer and shoes.

Then you should jot it down,

since you're going to repay me.

So which ones do you like?

Anything will do
as long as it'll get me back to the hotel.

Anything?

That's the most difficult order
in the world.

"Anything."

What about these?

Too tacky?

Anything's fine. They're perfect.

I think they suit you pretty nicely.

Gosh, where did she go?

Do you have more money?

I have enough on me.

How much is enough?

I'd say I have enough

to fill your empty stomach.

Here you are.

This place is better than the hotel.

I think it's because you're hungry.

My tongue is not that unsophisticated.

Do you have any money left?

For two tickets to the salsa performance?

Why are you putting it back?

I'm offended because you keep laughing
when it's not funny.

You also laughed at me earlier,

saying you found me cute.
I'm laughing for the same reason.

Is this what they call
"your entire savings"?

No, it's just a kid's pocket money.

What does that make me?

My expression was funnier than yours.

Why take it so seriously?

I didn't find it funny.

That salsa performance…

Don't you want to go?

Make sure to keep all your receipts.

Right. You need to repay me.

How about another cup of coffee then?

Sure.

Are we at the right place?

Are you sure they're performing here?

Pretty nice, right?

Yes.

We should join.

What?

No.

Thanks for tonight.

I also had fun thanks to you.

Give me your number.

I'll repay you once I'm back in Korea.

It's all right.

Just think of it as a kind gesture

for my fellow countryman overseas.

You speak like an old person.

"Fellow countryman."
That's what my dad says.

Really?

I do get told that I've got an old soul.

Don't make me beg for it.

Just give me your number.

No, it's really fine.

I never expected
anything in the first place.

If I give you my number,
it'll seem like I had an ulterior motive.

Ulterior motive?

It would seem as if
I was nice to you so I could get

a pretty girl's number.

Listen.

How long are you staying here?

If you have time tomorrow morning...

buy me breakfast at that cafe we went to.

I think that breakfast will cut it even.

I have something to ask you too.

Why not ask me now?

No, I want to ask you tomorrow.

I want to polish up my question first.

How about 9:00 a.m. tomorrow?

Well…

I may not be able to make it.

I don't know
how my schedule will be tomorrow.

I'll wait for 30 minutes.
And if you don't show up, I'll just leave.

So no pressure.

Okay, then.

Hotel Havana, por favor.

-Gracias.
-Gracias.

Her shoes!

I'm glad I'm seeing her tomorrow.

Hey!

How could you do this to me?

Do you really want to see me
have a heart attack?

-Were you looking for me?
-Why didn't you pick up?

I lost my cell phone.

I felt bad, so I came to hang out,

but you weren't there,
and your pill box was open!

I also know how to have fun
on my own, you know.

I never thought I'd end up
running all over Havana.

And what's with those shoes?

My shoes.

Do you find this funny?

Mi-jin, I think I must be Cinderella.

Get a hold of yourself!

What's the problem?

You'll need to sign the contract again.

A clause has been omitted.

Which clause?

You know that garden?

It's the clause about
maintaining that garden.

But didn't we already promise that?

Yes, we've already settled that matter,

but they suddenly want to include it
in the contract.

The landowner filed a complaint.

How long will it take?

It won't take that long.

They will send someone over here.

We have enough time
until the flight, Ms. Cha.

Please check if they're almost here.

Did I get here too early?

How much longer will it take?

They told me they're on their way.

Let me check again.

Oh, no.

It's almost time to catch the train.

I'm off now...

my dear princess from Roman Holiday.

I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise.

At least we got to meet here.

Something urgent came up.

It's fine.

I knew about your camera,
but I didn't say anything.

I'm sorry for that too.

So you were there.

It wasn't badly damaged.

Don't worry.

My secretary will check your ticket.

Please let me repay you.

You can fly business.

No, it's okay. I'm fine with my seat.

I never bought you that breakfast.

Give me a chance to repay you.

I'm really fine.

Besides, I didn't even do much.

Yesterday, thanks to your kindness,

in the worst of situations,

I'm now here safe.

So how about
you accept my kindness this time?

I worked part-time
to save up for this trip.

It took me a whole year.

I spent over a half a month
planning everything

so I could go as far as I can
on my budget.

And thanks to you,

I was able to conclude my twenties
with a happy trip.

Though it's excruciating having to fly

for 17 hours in an economy seat,

that's also a part of my journey.

My backpacking trip isn't over,

and I want to end it as planned.

Will that suffice

as an answer?

All right, then.

Then I guess that settles it.

Bye then.

2 HOURS AGO

JANG MI-JIN

Donghwa Hotel?

DONGHWA HOTEL

DONGHWA HOTEL'S FIRST STEPS IN CUBA

PRESIDENT CHA SOO-HYUN
HEADS TO CUBA

Hey, about that camera.

It's a model from 28 years ago,

but they still produce it,
so have a new one ready.

And I'm sure

the 28 years mean a lot to him,

so make sure
you settle the issue politely.

How do you know it's something that old?

Just my intuition.

Okay. Intuition it is.

PRESIDENT CHA SOO-HYUN
LEAVES FOR CUBA

Yes, hello?

Yes, hello.
Am I speaking to Mr. Kim Jin-hyuk?

Yes, speaking.

I'm calling from Donghwa Hotel.

Yes, hello.

You've passed the final interview
for our new recruits intake.

Mr. Kim Jin-hyuk?

Hello?

My mom suddenly wants to see me.

I guess your mother
really misses you a lot.

There's no way.

I have some good news.

Really? You have a girlfriend?

"Ice princess"?

She never smiles.

I was worried.

Does it make you uneasy
that I'm your boss?

No, not at all.

EPILOGUE

I'M SORRY. THIS IS WHERE I ALWAYS SIT.
COULD YOU KINDLY SIT SOMEWHERE ELSE?

OF COURSE

Subtitle translation by:
Jeong-yon Kim