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(Episode 1)

(Kudun Station at 1 p.m.)

(Summer of 2009)

Salute, Corporal Gu Jun Hwi.

Good morning.

Hey!

What time is it?

It's 5:05 a.m., sir.

What?

Even the army doesn't wake us up until 6:30 a.m.

What time do you call this?

Corporal Gu Jun Hwi,

won't you play a game of basketball with your little brother?

- Salute. - Do you want to die?

It's my last wish.

Get out.

Today is my birthday, Jun Hwi.

You didn't prepare a birthday gift again, did you?

And you have to return to the base by 3 p.m.

Your birthday will come again next year.

I'll give you a birthday gift then, all right?

Next year, for sure.

Darn it.

Don't put off any birthday until tomorrow.

If you lack heart, work it off.

Tomorrow is not an option for us, Jun Hwi.

(Hero Fried Chicken)

Cheong Ah.

Hey, Sleepyhead.

Goodness.

Why are you working today?

Watch your language. You're a news anchor.

Maybe you mistook 6 a.m. for 9 a.m.

Just go to that gym in Cheongdam-dong for your workout.

You take a town bus then transfer to a city bus.

What a tough life.

You must play in a different league to change your life after all.

I'm counting on you.

What's all this?

Did we get a group order?

No, I'm doing this just in case.

What?

You know, Mom works hard alone.

She's troubled first before she works hard.

You're a senior in high school. You're supposed to study.

I wonder what you'll end up being.

I won't be able to be anything in this life.

I'll make sure to be someone decent in my next life.

You don't have any dreams, goals, nor the willingness to do anything.

If you don't have a dream, set a goal at least.

Set a goal for today and achieve it, for goodness' sake.

I have my goal for the day.

Really?

So what's the reason for your constant busy life?

You already achieved your dream.

Being a news anchor was my goal, not my dream.

What's your dream then?

- Marrying into a rich family. - What?

It's my dream to marry a rich heir.

Is that why you became a news anchor?

- Yes. - No way.

Did you want to use this too?

Go ahead.

Bring it on.

No way.

You're better today than you've ever been.

I'm trying to get you to remember this day for a decade.

A decade?

I don't even remember the movie I saw last night.

It was probably not impressive enough.

I'll show you moves...

that'll be etched in your memory.

Well, whatever. Anyway, happy birthday, Jun Gyeom.

Honey. Honey!

What's wrong? Are you hurt?

What is it?

Can you turn on the fan?

Honey, the fan.

High speed.

Unbelievable.

Where are you going? What about my green juice?

Cheong Ah, get up!

I'm not your maid or servant.

Have you no shame every morning?

Pick up after yourself and do your own tasks.

I'd like a life too.

Honey.

My green juice. I'm thirsty.

Cheong Ah's not home, Mom.

- She's not? How come? - Beats me.

Dad!

What?

I'm angry, you know. I'm furious.

That's because you're not aware of your history.

My history?

Do you know what that fart was?

It was a golden fart.

- Do you know what this is? - It's the Korean flag.

And who wears them on their shirts?

Members of the national team.

That's right. See those over there?

Who's your dad again?

- A gold medalist. - That's right.

My name doesn't only mean "hero" in Korean.

I'm a true hero in the flesh.

I'm Kim Yeong Woong who'll be remembered in history.

- What's history? - Me.

What does it mean to be aware of it?

Admiring and being proud of your dad...

even my fart.

- So what's my fart again? - A golden fart!

That is correct.

Parasite, leech, bedbug, toadstool, cave cricket.

What's for breakfast again?

What do you want?

Eat what I serve you...

before I actually make you a dish with poisonous mushrooms.

How about a mushroom hot pot with a rich broth?

What's wrong?

Your breath stinks.

You had garlic, remember?

What on earth are you doing?

How's my lung capacity? Aren't I still fit?

Unbelievable!

I'll make you a hot pot with poisonous mushrooms!

Cheong Ah, where did you go?

Can I shower first?

- Aren't you hot? - I am.

Then why do you always wear long sleeves and pants?

Fight fire with fire!

Such nonsense.

Look how clueless and immature you are.

That hurts.

Is that so? Are you in a position to say that?

Yeon Ah, you shower first.

I was hoping that you turned over a new leaf...

and went to study at the library.

The college entrance exam is right around the corner.

What are you doing, not even glancing at your books?

I said I'm not going to college.

And what'll you do instead?

I'll make you take it over and over again.

I'll sell everything I have to get you into college,

get a decent job and have you marry a nice man...

Wait, no. Don't get married.

I'll make sure that life is perfectly set on your own.

Why are you giving up when I haven't given up on you?

I won't ever give up on you,

so don't do that to yourself either. Got it?

We only need one jobless person in the house.

Cheong Ah,

is my life the one you want?

What's wrong with your life?

Honey, could you please brush your teeth?

Did you eat garlic again?

- I did. - This early in the morning?

Without it, he'd stay an animal.

Bingo! Eat garlic and love.

I will make love to you at night

I will make love to you tonight

Unbelievable.

Mom,

Dad,

I love you.

- What? - What?

Cheong Ah, you can shower now.

I love you.

I love you even more than you realize.

Mom, the heat must've messed up her brain.

Unbelievable. Whatever.

I honestly couldn't care less.

Wash up so we can have breakfast.

Gosh, my stomach. I'm sorry, but I'll go first.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

It's nothing big, but your annual fee is overdue.

Will you be extending your membership?

Yes, of course. It must've slipped my mind.

Could we receive it today?

- Of course. - Thank you.

One more thing. I'm afraid that the annual fee...

has gone from 2,200 dollars to 3,300 dollars.

- Sorry? - The members asked the gym...

to only admit members that are worthy.

It turns out that we have members coming all the way from Gangbuk...

just to snag a rich guy.

I live in Gangbuk too.

Sorry?

Gosh, my goodness.

Please don't get the wrong idea.

Of course, I know you aren't like those women.

Many of our male members joined because of you.

I'm a fan too.

Thank you. I'll wire the money right away.

Sure.

(Please type in the amount you wish to send.)

(Press your PIN.)

(Send: 3,300 dollars)

(Balance after transaction: 100.90 dollars)

Good day.

Cheong Ah, I ran out of toilet paper!

Are you done yet?

I'm done. I'm coming out now.

I really want to live in a house with two bathrooms.

What is this?

Why? What's going on?

Why is it coming up?

It's supposed to control the water level.

Dad?

Please go down.

Dad, I need to shower.

What were you doing in there?

What did you tell to go down?

It's nothing. Just my blood pressure.

Go ahead and take a shower.

Dad, do you have high blood pressure?

What? My gosh.

What is this?

You know what it is. It's my poop.

You can't come out before you unclog the toilet.

Dad, do you really want to do this to me?

Yes, I do.

If you don't unclog it, who else would do it?

Your sister or your mom?

Your sister is coming soon. Go ahead and unclog it.

You can do this, Cheong Ah.

There should be at least one thing you are good at.

Cheong Ah?

Cheong Ah, are you unclogging it?

Yes.

All right. That's my girl.

I'm so proud of you.

- What are you doing? - Hey, here's my big girl.

- What are you doing here? - Nothing.

Our great news anchor should go get ready for work.

You should see and think only good things.

Take good care of yourself.

The nation's beloved broadcasting company

News anchor Kim Seol Ah of KBN

It's frustrating to watch me, isn't it?

I become a fool when I'm in the kitchen.

I'm the genius here. Let me take care of it, Ms. Hong.

Food is all about a cook's touch.

It's my son's birthday. I want to cook seaweed soup for him.

It should be delicious. It's your son's birthday.

I'll make it delicious.

You need weak soy sauce for soup.

That's thick soy sauce.

That's right.

It's good enough that you made him a cake.

You're busy enough handing out verdicts.

You're not just an ordinary mom.

For kids, there aren't...

any ordinary moms or special moms.

There are just weak moms and strong moms.

Then are you a strong mom?

No, I'm a weak one.

Do you think you're a weak mom?

My gosh. It's enough to make a cat laugh.

Oh, right.

I made short ribs which are Jun Gyeom's favorite.

Do you want me to cook them now or after the kids come down?

Ms. Hong?

Well...

We should cook some for Jun Gyeom now,

and cook the rest once Jun Hwi comes.

I see.

It was here.

That's a lot of work.

The sentencing.

A hit-and-run accident?

That's a heavy sentence for a minor.

Why?

(An unlicensed teenager hits a woman in her 80s and runs away.)

What are you doing in here?

What?

Well...

Did you read it?

Yes.

I wouldn't have read it if it was the records of a lawsuit.

Reading the sentencing isn't against the law.

And this isn't even your case.

I have a question as a law student.

Why did he receive a criminal trial...

instead of a juvenile trial?

It is stated in the sentencing.

He was sentenced to Juvenile Hall...

for 1 month, 6 months, and 2 years.

And he was placed on probation many times.

So a criminal penalty seemed necessary.

I guess he failed to reach an agreement with the victim...

because he didn't have money.

Jun Gyeom got a perfect score on the last mock test.

You should compliment him.

Why did he get a perfect score?

What is he going to do next time?

He can get a perfect score again on the next test.

Mom, you're the only one who can do stuff like that.

A perfect score and summa cum laude? That's so inhumane.

You're the only one who does all that in this family.

Let me ask you a question as your son now.

Did you scrap that article?

It's not cut with scissors. That doesn't sound like you.

And you wouldn't keep a news article someone else tore off.

Why is that?

Do you know anyone involved in the case?

The victim or the assailant?

Excuse me, Mr. Law Student.

Don't you know there is a news blackout in juvenile law?

Really?

I study law at Oxford,

so I'm not familiar with Korean law.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear Jun Gyeom, happy birthday to you

Congratulations.

Happy birthday.

I'm always on your side.

Here. This is my gift to you. It's a watch.

Really?

I asked them not to wrap it.

You would open it immediately.

It's not good for the environment either.

I'm so excited. Ta-da!

You're the best.

This year again?

Here.

I only wore them twice.

You know there are only 2,000 pairs of this limited edition, right?

Jun Hwi, my gosh.

(Kim Cheong Ah)

(Kim Cheong Ah)

Mom.

I love the smell of chicken the most in the world.

Why do you think that is?

Because that's what you smell like.

I was told I smell like chicken.

I smell like you.

It's just natural. I'm your daughter.

I'm really glad...

that you're my mom.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

She drew seven hearts today?

She shows her feelings too easily.

And I love you so, so much.

Goodbye, Mom.

(Hero Fried Chicken)

What's this?

Hey there...

Kid.

Hey, kid.

What?

Your bag's open.

I know.

It burst open again.

I said I know.

Take one or the other off. Why do both?

I can hear you, Mr. Soldier.

Can I throw this away?

Don't talk to me.

Then I'll throw it away.

What did you just throw away?

Was it mine?

Mister.

Excuse me. Mr. Soldier.

What did you throw away?

My gummy worms.

My bread. My pizza bread.

Hang on.

Hey.

I didn't eat all of you.

Where are you?

- Hey, kid. - Show yourselves.

- Hey. - Come on out.

Hey, you!

Hey!

Excuse me.

Sorry.

You're smiling? At a time like this?

What'll you do about this?

Awesome.

What is?

You're awesomely handsome, Mr. Soldier.

Hey.

It's the end, so I might as well say it.

I think...

I've fallen for you.

What'll you do about this?

Your boots can be polished clean.

What about me?

I can't love you. I can't do anything.

It's the first time I fell in love at first sight.

Love is just bubbling up inside me.

It doesn't seem that the defendant was...

too drunk to see straight or make reasonable decisions,

so the court cannot accept his counsel's defense.

This may have been the defendant's first offense,

but it was premeditated and involved cruel violence.

Not only did the defendant seem to be pretending to show remorse,

but the victim also sustained injuries due to the sexual assault,

and due to the shock,

she still suffers from mental trauma...

she's finding hard to free herself from.

The defendant was sentenced to probation in the first trial,

and this court deems that too light and therefore inappropriate.

We reverse that decision...

and sentence the defendant to four years in prison.

I'm sorry.

Thank you!

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Here's something that just came in.

Jo Tae Hyun, the grandson of KM Korea's chairman,

who was on trial for rape,

was just detained after his prison sentence was announced.

Seoul Central District Court...

delivered the verdict today at Jo's appeal.

He'd previously received 3 years in prison and 5 years probation,

but at the appeal, he was given four years in prison.

The public is furious that the rich...

had been given light sentences,

and when a judge who herself grew up in a privileged setting...

was given the case, the judiciary had a huge debate.

The judge went against everyone's expectations...

and delivered a severe sentence.

Concern turned to expectations, despair to hope.

For once, justice prevailed.

It's 2009 in Korea and justice still lives on.

It gives me such relief.

That was the noon news.

I wish you all a great day.

Good job.

- Thanks. - Well done.

Kim Seol Ah. Who said you could close like that?

What?

"It's 2009 in Korea and justice still lives on"?

Sorry, sir.

At dinner yesterday,

you told me to put all I have into the closing.

Hey!

There are things you should and shouldn't say.

Say what suits the mood of 2009.

Do you think I didn't have anything to say myself?

I didn't think it through.

I'll be more careful from now on.

My gosh. The boss will freak out about this.

You'll pay for this.

Ta-da.

It's not just juice but freshly pressed juice.

You saw the news?

What did you think?

I might have to submit a written apology,

but I made an impact, didn't I?

People who watched will wonder who I am, right?

News? What news?

You didn't watch?

Then what's this for?

I saw this on the way back from a coverage and thought of you.

Just like that?

Yes, suddenly.

I often think about you out of the blue these days.

I wonder why.

It must be heat stroke or a burnout.

When something's burned out, the signal processor malfunctions.

What?

It means you aren't in your right mind right now.

That's it? Is that all?

Yes, that's all for me.

I guess working at the business desk you have a lot of time to kill.

You're unbelievable.

You aren't in your right mind either.

You reject every single guy who tries to hit on you.

You'll be left with no one then.

It's okay because they aren't worth my attention.

What? Am I one of them?

I'm sorry.

My standards are abnormally high.

Like you said, I'm not in my right mind. I admit.

You said you wanted to know many things about me.

That's right.

What do you want to know about me when I'm not worth your attention?

- Conglomerates. - What?

For example, Jo Tae Hyun, third-generation son of KM Korea.

And the judge from a conglomerate family...

who sentenced him to four years in prison.

I'm curious about those people.

What about your curiosity about me?

What they eat or wear...

and even the roads they walk on must be different.

I'm curious about where they eat, what they wear,

and where I can meet them. That's what I want to know.

You know, right?

The sunshine is great today.

I've arrived. Where are you?

Seokgul Station.

(Kudun Station)

You're almost there. The next stop is Kudun Station.

Next stop?

I brought the cannel coal and sleeping pills,

but I forgot the tape.

Did you bring it by any chance?

I only have sleeping pills.

Do we need tape?

The check-in time at the pension is 3 p.m.

Let's buy it before then.

I'm the handsome guy in a white school uniform.

I'll recognize you at first sight.

Mr. Soldier.

I'm getting off at the next stop.

Mister.

Let's meet in our next life...

because I'm at the end of this life.

Here. You can have this.

It's the last, so take it.

And could you say...

just one word for the last time?

I don't remember your voice.

Goodbye, kid.

Well, then.

Goodbye.

Goodness, it hurts!

- Don't move and stay still. - This train will be arriving...

at Kudun Station shortly.

- I must get off, mister. - Please take...

- all your belongings with you. - I said I need to get off here!

This train stays at Kudun Station only for two minutes.

Just get off at the next stop unless you want all your hair pulled out.

What? No. My friend is waiting for me.

Then what?

- What? - Let's get off together.

Hurry.