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A FAIRY-TALE-LIKE NIGHT SURROUNDED BY SHIMMERING LIGHTS

THE GRAND FINALE TO SOOK'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER CAREER

A milestone party is not complete without good music and dance.

We'll now have special performances.

Okay.

Good music is a must.

To lighten up Sae-ho's load of being the resident MC,

Sook's die-hard fans,

Woo-jae and Woo-young,

-volunteered to be the MCs for the night. -Really?

I see the script over there.

-Do we get any compensation? -Compensation?

-There's none. -Did you say we "volunteered" for this?

"Compensation"?

JUST DO IT

Two, three.

The sheer volume of contents matches that of Open Concert.

HEH-HEH

GRAND OPENING TO THE CELEBRATION THROWN IN SOOK'S HONOR

All right, Hello, everyone.

PLEASED

Dear viewers of Screwballs,

it's an honor to have you join us for Kim Sook's 30th anniversary party.

Let's give it up for Sook!

EVERYTHING ABOUT HER POSTURE SCREAMS PURE CLASS

LOUDER!

Allow us to introduce ourselves. I'm your host, Woo-jae.

I'm his cohost, Woo-young. It's a pleasure.

ALL THESE A-LISTERS RUSHED OVER TO CELEBRATE SOOK'S MILESTONE

Man, I've been in the showbiz industry

for 11 years now.

-That's a long while. -Out of those years,

I've worked with Sook for eight years.

I've been seeing her almost weekly for eight long years.

She's like a sister to me.

Sook is my most trusted colleague and my nearest and dearest friend.

I welcome this honorable opportunity

to cohost the party celebrating the 30th year of her career.

-It's an honor, Sook. -Gosh, Woo-jae.

And to our dear crew who gave us this opportunity,

I hope you'll consider compensating us.

There he goes again.

Get those youngsters back in line, will you?

I'll see what I can do.

Without further ado,

we'll introduce Ms. Kim Sook, the woman of the hour.

A SUMMARY OF THE 30-YEAR CAREER OF KIM SOOK,

THE LEGENDARY COMEDIAN

Introducing Kim Sook.

Born in Busan on July 6th, 1975.

She's the youngest of the five daughters in the family.

She first debuted in 1995 as the 12th cohort of KBS comedians.

But then…

she had to spend seven years only playing minor roles,

and even those were hard to keep.

-Right. -The rookie's only friend

to console her at this time

was three packs of cigarettes.

Why would you bring that up?

Hey, stick to the script.

It's in the script, and it's all true.

You even got the number right.

SHE'S A NONSMOKER NOW

She was nicknamed the screwball of the Comedian Department at the time,

and she created a character based on herself.

"You got a crush on me or what?"

That was my line back then.

Her bratty girl character unlocked her hidden charms

and had the whole nation fall in love with her.

After that, she had another hit with Nanda Kim,

singing the song, "Lend Me 40 Million."

It seemed like success was all but guaranteed.

But she was put to the test yet again.

Believing that there were no more roles she could play,

she was about to seek asylum overseas.

But her friend and colleague of 20 years,

Song Eun-i suggested that they do a podcast together.

THEIR SHOW BLEW UP AND BECAME A GREAT SUCCESS

She's always been bold and big-hearted…

Gosh, this is one of her finest works.

She appeared alongside Yoon Jung-soo on a show as a pretend couple.

-That was a wild hit. -"It's unseemly

for a guy to raise his voice!"

That was only the first entry to the long list of her iconic lines.

Her subversive jokes enchanted the public, who gave her the nickname, "Sook Crush."

-In 2016… -I took my sweet time.

…she was named the Best Female Performer

in Variety Shows at the Baeksang Arts Awards,

officially ending her years of obscurity,

and she's had major successes with every show she's ever appeared in.

Then, in 2020,

she was honored with the Grand Prize in the KBS Entertainment Awards.

I texted her congratulations while I was watching that show.

She received the highest honor for a Korean entertainer.

And now, in 2025,

she's breaking into the global market along with Screwballs.

She continues to be a role model for many in the industry

-and a great friend to her subscribers. -A shoutout to my subscribers?

She's just desperate.

Still desperate to amaze the crowd.

Let's give it up for Sook!

-All right, Sook! -Yeah!

THAT'S ENOUGH, YOU'RE MAKING ME BLUSH

INVITING THE CREW TO DO THE WAVE

Make some noise!

CUTESY LITTLE SHOW

Look at them acting up.

Look at them.

-What's wrong with them? -They're overdoing it.

The second-hand embarrassment is killing me.

-All right. -Geez, my back hurts.

-Let's move on to the next segment. -"The next segment"?

It says the table and the items should be brought in.

So we have to bring those in? Okay.

SCURRYING OVER

-Let's roll. -No, the table's in position. Leave it.

-This is where it's supposed to be? -Yeah.

We have special performances lined up.

My gosh. What a bold choice.

WHAT IS IT?

Let's skip it.

-Tell us what it is. -It must be RADO's song.

Jin-kyung will be singing "Poison" by Uhm Jung-hwa.

You're doing what?

-For real? -That's what the script says.

You're good with difficult songs, huh?

-You think so? -Yeah, I can't wait.

For the opening performance,

Jin-kyung will grace the stage.

Please welcome her with a big applause.

SENSING A GROWING UNEASE

"POISON" BY UHM JUNG-HWA SUNG BY JIN-KYUNG FOR SOOK

SHE EVEN CHANGED HER WIG

What's with the sound system?

IT'S BEEN A WHILE, LET'S CHECK HER VOCAL ABILITIES

POP

AN IMPACTFUL ENTRANCE

OH!

SNICKERS

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY, SOOK

UNNATURAL, DISJOINTED MOVEMENTS

AND A PERFECT STAGE-READY EXPRESSION

HEH

ARE YOU WATCHING THIS, SOOK?

Is that the right dance move?

-She's got it wrong. -Isn't it this?

SNORTS

SHE'S TOSSING HER HAIR NO MATTER WHAT OTHERS SAY

SHOWING SUPPORT BY DANCING ALONG

I left you behind

I left you behind

BURSTS INTO LAUGHTER

SNORTS

AN ABSOLUTE FIASCO

Just a second.

-Hold on. -I'm sorry.

THE TWO MCS ARE DISPATCHED TO HANDLE THE EMERGENCY

-I'm sorry. -Just a second.

Everyone, please be careful of the poison.

It's spreading in the air. Be careful.

-It was really toxic. -Give us a second.

-We need some time to check. -I'm sorry.

-Are you Ms. Hong Jin-kyung? -Yes.

-Let me try again. -All right.

-Excuse me. -Sorry about that.

Could you tell us

if you had made any preparations

or if you were winging it

-on the spot? -Is your conscience free of guilt?

I'm sorry. It's just…

It's been a while since I last sang this. I apologize.

Let me try properly this time.

-It's your last shot. -Understood.

Try to hit the first note at least.

If you miss the beat again this time…

-I get what you mean. -…we can't let you sing again.

-I hope you'll keep this in mind. -Of course.

-We'll play the song right away. -Okay.

CHORTLING

IS THIS THE OLYMPICS OR WHAT? ANYWAY, HERE GOES THE 2ND ROUND

Let's give it up for Jin-kyung!

A SECOND CHANCE ONLY AVAILABLE TO TAPED SHOWS

SHE'S GOING TO SHOW THEM ALL

MISSED THE BEAT

SNICKERS

THINGS AREN'T LOOKING GOOD FROM THE START

STILL, SHE'S MADE IT INTO THE CENTER OF THE STAGE!

BUT WHY IS SHE WALKING BACKWARD?

Why is she walking backward?

-She turned around the last time. -Right.

It's a total mess.

She made no preparations whatsoever.

CONTINUES TO PERFORM DESPITE THE DISTRUST AND ACCUSATIONS

Shouldn't she at least do this move?

COPIES HIM IMMEDIATELY

I left you behind

And walked away

To save you from your guilt

IS SHE BLEATING?

Tears were building up

But I didn't want to show it

That's why I had to leave early

HA-HA

I knew this day would come

The day when our love ends

TECHNICALLY, THIS IS AS A MAJOR BLUNDER

Our misplaced love was doomed

As the heavens would never allow it

Please tell her

-That I apologized -That I apologized

-I took away her happiness -I took away

Her happiness

Her happiness

CRACKING UP

She's playing with notes.

Don't hurt another this way

It was bad enough that I suffered

THE SET OUTSHINES THE TALENT ON STAGE

Return to her arms

THE WOMAN OF THE HOUR IS HAPPY

RECREATING KIM JONG-MIN'S "V-MAN" MOVES

What are you doing?

-You don't know this? -What is it?

So you don't know much about this song.

The karaoke machine gave you zero points.

THE FIRST PERFORMANCE ENDED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL MISHAP

You're the best, Jin-kyung.

-Who's next? -Allow me to present the next performer.

Unfortunately, Jin-kyung wasn't informed of the talent show

and didn't get to prepare anything in advance.

-What now? -She'll do her part

by providing funny reactions to her costars' performances.

-What seems to be the problem? -I just performed "Poison."

-Excuse me? -I sang "Poison."

Remember the toxic performance?

I performed just earlier.

Let's welcome Woo-jae,

the first performer of the night!

Woo-jae's singing alone?

Yes, that's right. Woo-jae here has had a long history

working along with Sook.

That's why he volunteered to do a solo performance for you.

Out of the 11 years he spent being on variety shows,

you were there with him for eight long years.

Woo-jae said he owed you so much

on various occasions.

Apparently, he chose this song because it reminded him of you.

I hope Sook will appreciate the lyrics.

I'll pour all my heart into the performance.

In a sense, it's my letter to Sook.

Why don't you come onto the stage for this special performance?

Like a marriage proposal,

-he'll sing-- -What?

FLUSTERED FUTURE GROOM

That's so not what I had in mind.

We'll set up the scene

-like a marriage proposal. -Drop the shy act.

-Cut it out. -Can I get a chair?

WHAT DID I DO?

I had a different idea in mind.

Please take a seat.

This is far from what I had planned.

Here's your seat.

HE MEANT TO SAY THIS BACK IN APRIL

Sook!

I realize we only met tonight,

but I must tell you how I feel.

These two decided to go out together.

HE DIDN'T GET TO SHARE BECAUSE OF THE OTHERS

Let's give those two the room.

Why did I become your target?

GO AHEAD AND ASK ME OUT

Why are you putting me on the spot?

Just do it.

Focus on the words, Sook.

The song's lyrics

are his letter to you.

"COMING OF AGE STORY" BY LEE MU-JIN

SUNG BY WOO-JAE FOR SOOK

THEY HAVE BUILT A SIBLING-LIKE BOND

FROM WORKING TOGETHER FOR 8 YEARS

WOO-JAE CHOSE TO EXPRESS HIS GRATITUDE

FOR SOOK THROUGH THE LYRICS

DEAR SOOK

We're at a wonderful age

Though on the slightly young side

We have so many things to try And paths to tread

On top of things we must do

We're like a wild card Among brick-wall certainties…

8 LONG YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE AWKWARD FIRST MEETING

BUT HE CAN NOW BE FORGIVEN FOR THROWING HER ON THE FLOOR

We rose to the surface Even after the plunge

Our hearts felt full even when exhausted

We have made it through Countless days together

OLD MEMORIES HAVE BECOME FAINT LIKE A SMALL DOT

IF I COULD TRAVEL TIME AND MEET YOU BACK THEN

I WOULD COMFORT YOU WITH WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

YOU WERE LIKE A YOUNG BUD BACK THEN

AND YOU'RE NOW IN FULL BLOOM

THIS IS THE MESSAGE WOO-JAE WANTED TO TELL SOOK

I'm not avoiding

The source of the gentle swells

Because I don't know where they surge up

ALL THAT LISTENING'S MAKING ME STIFF

That's not the vibe of this song.

A flight toward the clouds

MASK OF DETERMINATION

Might give you worries

A LIGHT WARMUP

HE'S NEVER ASKED FOR ANY GUESTS

BUT EVERYONE'S GETTING READY TO JOIN HIM ON STAGE

SINGS HIS HEART OUT NONETHELESS

Let's soar

THE INTERLUDE IS PLAYING

The idea was…

that she'd listen to the lyrics…

AFTER THE MOVING FIRST VERSE

COMES THE NATURAL TRANSITION

I was hoping she'd be moved…

We're at a wonderful age

But we're still too young

LIVELY SECOND VERSE

DEAR TEAM, THE TIGHT SHOOTING SCHEDULE

SOMETIMES FILL ME WITH DREAD

I WONDER IF THE FOOTAGE WILL TURN INTO A FILLER EPISODE

OR A GREAT EPISODE THAT MANY REMEMBER FOR YEARS

IT'S NEVER EASY TO TELL

BUT WE SHOULD STILL WORK HARD

BECAUSE THAT'S THE WAY OF SCREWBALLS

Some took the upward road While others took the downward path…

SHY SOOK SHOWS HER APPRECIATION WITH HER HOOP TRICK

Though the loneliness is growing

A DAY FILLED WITH GRATITUDE

We can reach our destination As long as we keep going

While we take this journey Between our stop and the onset

Let's take a pause Under the shade by the wayside

EVEN AS HIS COSTARS CAUSE A SCENE

WOO-JAE STILL TRIES TO MOVE THEM

THEY MAY LACK THE TACT, BUT THEY DO HAVE AMAZING GIFTS

WOO-JAE DREAMS OF ANOTHER TRENDING VIDEO

AFTER HIS SUCCESS WITH "TO REACH YOU"

BUT OTHERS ARE TRYING TO CREATE A TRENDING VIDEO

IN A DIFFERENT GENRE

I'm trying to move you here!

At our last goodbye

YEEHAW!

HEH-HEH

"KEEP IT COOL, YOU'RE KAZEHAYA"

When time passes This will be remembered as a great moment

Though it may feel a bit bittersweet

HE PROBABLY FINDS THIS VERY BITTERSWEET

The faded memories of the stories

Are what make them more glorious

Will the future we have longed for Be waiting for us too?

One thing is for certain

We'll shine brighter than ever

This is just our beginning

SHE MISSED THAT

To the highest point of the world…

Dang it. It's screwed, all right.

TOO DEVOTED TO PROVIDING A SPECTACLE

HE'S GIVEN UP NOW

IT MAY SEEM OUT OF ORDER

BUT THE TEAM'S JOURNEY CONTAINS A PACK OF FUN

PUNCHING THE AIR

MANAGES TO DO HIS FINISHING MOVE

I had so much fun.

-Great work, everyone. -It was amazing.

Good work, guys.

"YOU DID GREAT, WOO-JAE"

Man, that was great.

-Were you moved? -Of course.

-It was great. -And the lyrics?

Let's give Woo-jae a big hand.

Did you focus on the lyrics?

-That wasn't necessary. You were great. -We loved it.

-That was amazing. -We really loved it.

It was really touching.

-Truly-- -You get ideas of how the shoot would go

before coming in, right?

That just now was so far from what I had pictured.

Woo-jae has had success with his recent trending video.

-Oh, that's true. -I couldn't even sing properly.

Let's dive right into the second performance.

Oh, so this guy is getting ready for a show.

I believe he came here to break his own record.

He's singing this song?

Currently, his cover video of "If You"

has about 7.3 million views on YouTube.

-It was all the rage. -It's a legendary video.

-What an incredible number. -If you

THE VIDEO WITHOUT SOOK HAS ABOUT 640,000 VIEWS

RADO is the man behind the sensational cover of "If You."

Can I step up now?

Sure, step up and leave. It's that way.

-I have to ask. -Go ahead.

Did you come to congratulate Sook or for something else?

For both, I should say.

-For both, huh? -That's right.

Tell us about your song.

Sook is celebrating the 30th year of her career, right?

-Indeed. -So…

I picked a song with lyrics that suited her.

It's Jung-in's "Rainy Season."

There's a line that goes, "You're my sun."

-That's lovely. -That's why I chose it.

I'll be singing it in its original key.

-Without adjustment? -Yeah.

Please remove the vocal guide.

Why don't we turn off the lights?

You're turning the lights of Lotte World down for this?

I love the echo here.

-Let's roll. -Okay.

To think we're turning off the lights of this amusement park…

SPECIAL TREAT JUST FOR SOOK

"Rainy Season."

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR UMBRELLA OR RAINCOAT

IN THIS RAINY SEASON

I love this song!

"RAINY SEASON" BY JUNG-IN SUNG BY RADO FOR SOOK

I'm letting you go

That's a really high note.

So you won't get weary

I'll wait

Until I can forget you

You won't ever return to me

You will never return

And I know it all too well

But I still can't help but wait for you

My foolishness is making me mad

And the tears won't stop running

You're my sun

After you left

Raindrops won't stop falling from my eyes

That must've triggered the start

Of the endless rainy season

The rain just won't stop

THE CHILLS WON'T STOP RUNNING DOWN MY SPINE

If you ever returned to me

I would never let you go

Thank you.

-You killed it, dude! -Way to go!

That was a killer!

First off, I want to say my congratulations on your milestone.

Continuing to work in your line of work for 30 years straight

is a miracle in itself.

I hope you'll stay in good health.

Please reach out to me if you ever have an opening for me.

-Thanks for coming. -Any time.

Come join us again.

-Thank you. -No problem.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call…

What's he up to now?

-Who was he again? -Baek Kang-hyuk.

Right. Baek Kang-hyuk signing off.

He couldn't remember the name?

-Goodbye. -He forgot the lyrics he wrote

and the name of the character he dressed up as.

Go see a doctor.

-The party is nearing its end. -Right.

A perfect song for this milestone party just came to my mind.

-It's "She's Smiling" by Kim Hyung-joong. -That's a good one!

-Here's to hoping Sook will smile more. -I love the idea.

That's why I thought of this.

Here I go.

WOO-JAE'S LAST SONG FOR SOOK

EVEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT

Maybe I should sing a pop ballad too.

Who's that? Someone's on stage.

What? What's going on?

Who's that? Someone's on stage.

What? What's going on?

WHO IS THAT BEHIND WOO-JAE?

-What on earth? -What's going on?

WOO-JAE HAS RETURNED TO HIS SEAT

What now?

It was in 1975

that I welcomed

the most precious being into my life.

CELEBRATION OF THE 30TH YEAR IN SOOK'S CAREER

AND THIS IS THE TRUE GRAND FINALE

A STORY TOLD BY THE YOUNG COMEDIANS OF KBS

Goodness, my youngest is so adorable. Look at her smiling.

JULY 6TH, 1975 IN BUSAN

I hope your life is full of days where you get to smile.

There you go Keep on smiling just like that

You're the prettiest Among all the smiling girls

-What on earth? -You would wave your hands to say no

But you would still smile Like you're happy and enjoying it

And you're the sunlight of my life

What on earth is this?

-Dad. -There you are, Sook.

-They're fellow comedians. -You cute little thing.

-Dad. -Wait, guys.

Isn't she too pretty to play Sook?

She's supposed to be me?

That's how you look to your dad.

All right, dear Sook.

-Dad. -You grew up so quickly.

I'm going to be a comedian when I grow up, Dad.

No way!

You have no idea how challenging it is to make it as a comedian.

I won't let you. Why would you want that thorny path for yourself?

Come on!

HER DAD DOESN'T WANT HER TO TAKE THE HARD PATH

I never minded the bloodshot eyes From pulling all-nighters

The thoughts of making you laugh Would make me excited enough

I didn't want to get tongue-tied

So I learned every single word Of the funny stories

I even did rehearsals So my jokes wouldn't sound staged

SOOK STILL CLUNG TO HER DREAM DESPITE HER FATHER'S CONCERNS

My answer is still no.

He would say, "Who are you to become a comedian?"

He was very against it.

I kept it a secret.

I told him I was going out with a friend. Then, I came to Seoul.

BUT SHE KEPT ON DREAMING

Some even fail ten auditions in a row.

It's impossible to become a comedian overnight.

Dad, I passed the audition!

You did?

How is that possible? You made it on your first try?

Hello. I'm Kim Sook, a KBS comedian from the 12th cohort.

CONGRATS, SOOK

I can't believe this.

This is too much.

AS A FELLOW COMEDIAN, SAE-HO ALSO CHOKES UP

You'll be seeing me on TV often now,

so make sure to tune in, okay?

SOOK MOVED TO SEOUL

AND STARTED A CAREER IN THE SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY AT 20

Guys, listen.

Shin Dong-yeob will be coming by soon.

-What? -No way.

The great Shin Dong-yeob is visiting us?

Yeah, he is!

You little punks!

-Hello, sir! -Hello, sir!

You little punks!

-Hello, sir! -Hello, sir!

THEY LOOK ALIKE!

Are you all well-prepared?

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

-Let me see what you've got. -Sir!

I prepared a hilarious bit.

I can't wait.

How would a chicken cry in a hair salon?

A chicken in a hair salon?

Cock-a-doodle-doo? Tell me.

Crew-cut-a-doodle-doo.

Crew-cut-a-doodle-doo.

How did you become a comedian?

I guess you got in because you're handsome like me.

THEY ALL LAUGH ALONG

-That must be it! -Why don't I clear the air?

That'd be great.

I'll do an impression of Han Seok-kyu, participating in a game of tug-of-war.

Hello, I'm Han Seok-kyu. I'll play a game of tug-of-war.

First, you grab the rope. Then you pull like this.

Oh, I lost.

THAT WAS IMPRESSIVE!

He's so good!

I'll do an impression of an idol who looks just like me.

-An idol? -And who does he look like?

My heart keeps on believing

That you might return to me

THAT'S NOT HOW OUR GUY DID IT

That's not my part.

-Grab him. -Stop right there.

-What's the matter? -I'm worried we might get sued.

-He's not looking good. -It was just an impression.

Will you file a suit or not?

You can usually tell by their facial expression.

-My apologies. -We sincerely apologize.

YOU'RE ALL ADORABLE

Sir!

I prepared an impression of Hong Jin-kyung in her early days.

-Her early days? -I can feel the vibe.

Not at all.

I only won one award. The Best Pose Award, to be exact.

My dad had a dream about a huge dragon.

I've prepared an idea for a commercial too.

Out of my way, constipation!

Bicogreen.

SHE'S GOOD TOO…

I'll be doing an impression of Jinsung, the trot singer, catching a mosquito.

-Was the wind enough… -He's good.

SOOK'S TALENTED COHORTS INTIMIDATE HER

I've prepared the Korean traditional dance,

particularly, the Lion Dance of Bongsan Mask Dance.

What a brilliant idea. Hold on.

-You'd need a mask. Where can we get one? -Where is it?

-Let's find it. -Let's see.

Sir, I don't need one.

NO NEED

I CAN PUT ON A MASK OF MY OWN

BIT BASED ON INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

SHOCKED

What do you think?

-I love it! Try it on stage! -You do?

HER TALENT SPARKS JEALOUSY

Wait, what about Sook?

She didn't get to pitch her idea.

"Others are moving ahead. Why do I feel like I'm going in circles?"

Sook grew up so fast while she was under my wings,

but it seems her time has slowed to a stop.

-She can't handle the embarrassment. -My gosh.

They're all great.

What am I supposed to come up with?

"WHAT SHOULD I DO?"

I got it.

What am I good at?

-Sure, she's good at that. -You got a crush on me or what?

-That's it. -I like the idea.

Shall I name the character "Bratty Girl"?

This could work.

It's funny.

Call me a clown or even a fool

As long as you're happy

I'll gladly take on An even harsher ridicule

DREAMS OF MAKING OTHERS LAUGH

But you must've won your family's approval at some point.

That only happened

after seven years.

I did a nationwide tour with the bratty girl character.

When we had a show in Busan,

my whole family came to see it.

When I said "Father," my signature line,

the crowd went wild, screaming.

That startled my whole family.

That made them go, "Sook is now a proper comedian."

BUT…

I played the character of Nanda Kim on People Looking for a Laugh.

Things died down for Sook after her big break.

She didn't shine when she first started appearing on variety shows.

It would've been fine even if I hadn't had a mic.

I couldn't jump in and join the conversation.

I was still too shy.

What is Sook up to these days?

After the big hits with the bratty girl and Nanda Kim, she's had no luck.

I knew it.

Her fame was temporary.

Hey, don't be so harsh.

That's just how it is in this industry.

Hear me out. I knew Sook didn't have it in her.

Just look at her face. She's not geared up for success.

She's not geared up for success.

Why are you saying that to my face?

Face the front and say it out loud.

I can't look that way.

There's just the three of us here. Say what you've got to say.

-Don't pick on me. -Face that way and say it.

I'm so sorry!

RUNS AWAY

I wonder why he's acting that way.

They're all so talented.

Goodness.

Why don't I get a single call asking if I'm available for a show?

I hear the others get loads of calls.

Hello?

I'm not interested in insurance.

Geez.

Her father must be watching TV.

Hello? This is Kim Sook…

I told you I wasn't interested.

Are they for real?

SHE WAS GETTING USED TO SPARKS OF HOPE AND GRIPPING GLOOM

-Hello? This is Kim Sook-- -It's me, Sook.

What's up? I'm busy.

I don't buy that.

You're barely on TV these days.

You know, if this is how it's going to be,

you might as well give it up and return to Busan.

-What? -Come back

and live a quiet life, for goodness' sake.

Get married like all other girls

and live a normal life back home.

What would you know, Dad?

I'm doing to best I can to…

I'll manage my life on my own.

I'm hanging up now.

Damn it.

Why does the longing in my heart

always turn into barbed words

that would break her heart?

WHILE SOOK ENDURED THE DESOLATE TIMES

HOPING TO ACHIEVE HER DREAM

HER FATHER SUFFERED JUST THE SAME THOUGH FROM AFAR

Even if I have to turn around And swallow all the tears

It's still more preferable

To the days I didn't have you in my life

THOUGH THE DARK TUNNEL RAN LONG

This is crazy.

I can't pinpoint when, but I'd find Sook on ten different shows

whenever I turned on the TV.

Aren't you Kim Sook?

Oh, I am. Hi.

I'm a huge fan of yours.

-Thank you. -Can you do a line of Matriarch Sook?

Gosh, no, not in front of such a huge crowd.

-Please? -I can't.

Come on!

"It's unseemly for a guy to raise his voice!"

From what I recall, Sook finally had her major break

-when working with Jung-soo. -On With You.

-Was the subhead "the Greatest Love"? -That's it.

THE PUBLIC LOVED THE LATE BLOOMER

-Thank you. -Thank you.

No problem.

There you go Keep on smiling just like that

You're the prettiest Among all the smiling girls

WHILE THE PASSAGE OF TIME TURNED HER FATHER'S HAIR GRAY

Hello?

Sure, my Sook is on TV all the time these days.

Yeah, she's on Battle Trip.

That's right. She's on Boss in the Mirror too.

Yeah, exactly!

She's on Love Naggers and countless other shows.

I told you she's not seeing Jung-soo. Stop bringing that up.

Don't test me, okay?

That's not it.

I get the feeling she has a thing going with a certain Mr. Gu.

-But I'm not certain. -He's up to date now.

At any rate, make sure to watch anything Sook appears in.

All right. Got it.

I wonder if she's had her meal.

Oh, let's not worry.

I'm sure she's busy.

The Grand Prize of 2020 goes to…

Kim Sook!

WINNER OF THE 2020 KBS GRAND PRIZE

-Hey, Sook. -Congratulations, Sook.

Thanks, guys.

"I must've gone prizeless for so long so I could win this great honor."

Geez, don't do an impression of me.

Just a second.

Hello?

Gosh, it's nothing.

Oh, no. I should treat you.

Thanks again.

I'll make sure to treat you to a nice meal.

Bye.

She's dressed up as Lee Young-ja.

I'm so happy for you, Sook. You little rascal.

I hope you'll have no end of success.

Keep on doing your best in everything.

He's really on point there.

Dong-yeob.

Goodness, must you be the MC even now?

-Young-ja. -Hey, Sook.

-Be good to your father, okay? -Sorry?

Did you know he gave me a 300,000-won money gift?

He gave me a handwritten note too, asking me to look after you.

-Seriously? -My dad did that?

The thought of your father…

CHOKING UP

SHE'S JUST LIKE YOUNG-JA

Your father…

That's a brilliant impression.

Dad…

He's probably sleeping.

Let's forget it.

She must be swamped.

As a father, my role is to wait patiently.

As long as Sook is smiling,

that's more than enough for me.

That's a wrap on the special episode of Screwballs for Sook's 30th Anniversary.

-Good work. -My gosh.

-Great job. -Gosh, guys!

-Well done. -Thank you, everyone.

-Congrats again. -Thanks.

-Great work. -You too, Sook.

Not at all. You did the heavy lifting.

-Congrats. -Time flies, right?

WHEN DID THEY PREPARE THIS?

Did you get some sort of treatment?

Do I look different? I didn't get any work done.

Maybe she's had far too many Ulthera shots.

You do look different today.

-Tell me about it. -No, I don't.

Is there anything you'd like? We'll chip in and get it for you.

-Are you serious? -Of course.

-How about a Porsche? -A Porsche?

I'll go see a dealer tomorrow.

TRYING TO LAUGH IT OVER

Thanks.

I hear you're paying for the team dinner. I can't thank you enough.

DID I NOW? LET'S LAUGH AWAY

Gosh, you didn't have to.

She's hilarious, right?

HOW FUN

-Okay, it's on me. -Thank you!

-Let's have a team dinner later. -I'll see you later.

-Get home safely. -See you.

-Bye. -Great work.

Thanks.

-See you later, Sook. -Bye.

So they were in on it all along.

Now…

SHE MUSTERS UP THE COURAGE

TO CALL HER FATHER

Hey, Dad.

I should've…

I should've called more often.

You know…

it's been 30 years since I started working.

Time flies, doesn't it?

Dad?

Sook.

Dad?

Sook.

Sook.

Thirty long years have passed

since you started your career in the showbiz industry.

A MESSAGE FROM A FATHER TO HIS YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

Congratulations on reaching your milestone all safe and sound.

I've never been much help to you.

You moved to Seoul,

carved your path, and found success all by yourself.

I can't describe how happy you have made me.

I'm so grateful to you.

Good job on hanging in there for the last 30 years.

I'm glad

that all your hard work has paid off.

Looking back on all those early years when you struggled

fills me with a different set of emotions.

You're the greatest pride and joy of our whole family.

I'd like to thank you for all the joys you've given us so far.

Keep that happy smile on your face

and stay healthy.

That is my dearest wish.

Don't forget your fans

who have supported you for 30 years and make sure to return their kindness

by bringing hope and joy to their lives.

I understand how busy you are.

But still, my dear youngest,

I must say I miss you.

Thank you, Sook.

This is crazy.

HIS YOUNGEST DAUGHTER WAS FACING THE WORLD ALONE

BUT ALL HE COULD DO WAS WATCH HER FROM AFAR

COULD SOOK HAVE KNOWN HOW HARROWING IT WAS FOR HER FATHER

TO BE UNABLE TO HELP HER WITH ANYTHING?

But you don't have to know any of it Please do me a single favor

Allow me to make you smile

I can handle the tears and the heartaches

As long as you'll keep on smiling

What was all that about?

-Congrats, Sook. -Congrats.

-Congrats, Sook. -Congrats, Sook.

-Let me bow to you. -Did you have to make me cry?

There he goes again.

A BIG BOW FOR YOU, BIG SISTER

Cut it out!

Congrats, Sook.

This is as far as I can go given my lymph nodes.

Oh, gosh. You didn't have to prepare all that.

Congrats, Sook.

Hearing your father's voice made me cry so much.

Tell me about it.

I've kept saying this since Beat Coin. Let's not get our families involved.

This kind of stuff makes you choke up.

Let's not forget all the effort our junior colleagues put in.

Where are they?

-Please come join us. -Come on out.

TIME TO MEET THE STARS OF THE AMAZING PERFORMANCE

-It was amazing. -You were great.

Totally.

To congratulate the 30th year of Sook's career,

the junior KBS comedians prepared this show.

Thank you so much.

Your acting skills blew my mind.

The performance we watched today was produced in the same format

as the popular segment on Gag Concert, "Song We All Know."

Since you first kick-started your career at KBS,

we thought that a collaboration with the younger generation of comedians

would be a great idea.

That's how we got this project rolling.

I must say this, though.

I'm embarrassed about the whole 30th-year milestone.

I keep thinking I let those years pass without accomplishing much.

I get the urge to hide that I hit that milestone.

But all of you showed up just for me.

I can't thank you enough for going over my life's story.

I'd have no luck if I tried to audition now.

I'm sure I'll get flunked right away.

-You're all talented actors -I know, right?

-with so many skills up your sleeves. -Right.

I was amazed by my young colleagues more than anything.

I must thank you again. Thank you so much.

-Congratulations. -Congratulations.

-Why don't you give her a hug? -Oh, sure.

AN EMBRACE BETWEEN THE SOOK OF 2025 AND THE SOOK OF 1995

-Thank you so much. -It was a heartwarming show.

Could I ask for a favor before they leave?

I'd love to see the Lion Dance.

Thanks for stepping up. I've been wanting to ask that myself.

GETS READY IN A FLASH

I loved the bit you prepared, but we didn't get to see its full length.

ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF THE LION DANCE

SHE'S SO GOOD, LOL

She's amazing.

THIS WILL BE PLAYED

WHEN KIM GA-EUN CELEBRATES HER 30TH MILESTONE

That was hilarious.

I'll set up a date so that we can all have a meal together.

I'll contact you later.

-It's an honor. -Let's all get together.

-Thank you so much. -Congrats.

-Congrats. -Congrats.

-Congrats. -Thank you.

WE WISH YOU A BRIGHT FUTURE, YOUNG COMEDIANS

Let's circle back to when they played the recording of Sook's father.

Why did you cry more than Sook?

-We were in the back… -That's understandable.

…and Jin-kyung was bawling.

We took the wrong route during the show by mistake.

We mistook the directions, you see.

We have to take a big turn.

TO REACH THE OTHER SIDE

I got ahead of them. But when I turned around…

Goodness.

CRYING HER HEART OUT

She was running over while weeping.

She was crying and running at the same time.

What have you done to my father?

-But you know-- -My father rarely makes phone calls.

We reached out to one of your older sisters for help,

so she recorded it and sent it to us.

I SEE

Every letter deserves a reply, right?

-I guess. -He's right.

Why don't you send a video message to your father?

-I can't. -Come on.

-I can't. -Come on, Sook.

-I'm going to tear up. -It can be a short one.

ALREADY GETTING TEARY-EYED

-He'll be watching. -I'll call him or something.

They want you to cry.

I'm serious.

Make it short and simple.

-It doesn't have to be long. -Just a short one.

THIS IS IT, WOMAN UP!

It doesn't have to be long.

My gosh. Father.

You know how our whole family

is a pack of reserved introverts.

So we rarely get to exchange simple words

like "Thank you" or "I love you."

I told you I couldn't do this, didn't I?

Dang it.

Father.

Please stay by my sisters and me

for as long as you can in good health.

That would be the greatest gift I could ever ask for.

I love you, Father.

-She did it. -She sure did.

-I hate doing this kind of stuff. -You did it.

"An award of appreciation for 30 years of continued efforts."

"Recipient, Kim Sook."

"As 'Sook Crush,'

you have empowered your fellow female comedians."

"Armed with the spirit of Confidentiality, you spent 30 long years in the industry,

continuing to charm your audience into developing a crush for you."

"Therefore, we give you this award."

-That doesn't make any sense. -On behalf of the Screwballs team,

I present it to you on May 10th, 2025.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

Great job so far, Sook.

Let's take a photo together.

-Sook. -They brought flowers.

AFTER THE SHOOT WRAPS

Take the bouquet, Sook.

THE JUNIORS STAYED BEHIND TO GIVE HER THE BOUQUET

-Thank you so much. -It has such an amazing fragrance.

-Why don't we take a group photo? -Shall we?

You can take the center spot.

Why does something like this only happen when I look like this?

Couldn't you have given me a heads-up?

This is who you are.

You look prettiest today.

-It's so you. -You brat.

Let's get you in the center.

One more time. One, two, three.

One more time. One, two, three.

THE END OF SOOK'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Next episode on Screwballs…

WHILE AWAY ON A SUMMER VACATION…

THEY RECEIVE A CALL FROM A MYSTERIOUS CALLER

-Who is it? -Listen closely, heroes.

Kim Na-bak of the beloved girl group, doLIVE, went missing.

Let's roll, guys.

Would finding Kim Na-bak be the end of this case?

THEY MUST SPRING INTO ACTION IN THEIR HERO UNIFORMS

A member of doLIVE has been kidnapped.

We've come to save her.

I'm Optimus Prime.

All events took place here, the shared living space of the group.

Find all the hidden clues and uncover the truths

to get to the bottom of this case

and find the missing Kim Na-bak.

Maybe the girls found out about Woo-jae two-timing them.

Couldn't that have driven Young-GD and Na-bak into arguing?

IS THE CULPRIT AMONG THE MEMBERS?

-It says Sook and her smoking habits… -Did she mind that?

…made her yank Sook's hair.

IS HE TRYING TO DISGUISE HIMSELF?

That is not a person's face.

Face recognition failure.

THEY TRY TO OBTAIN LEADS IN ANY WAY THEY CAN…

BUT THE CASE IS TOO COMPLICATED

FINALLY, THE TRUTH STARTS TO UNFOLD

-Hey, just a second. -This is it.

Found it.

THE SHOCKING TRUTH

HIDDEN IN THE SHARED HOUSE OF THE GIRL GROUP

-"Look forward to how I manage it." -This must be the culprit.

-That's incredible. -Well done.

I took you for ragtag amateurs, but you turned out to be quite bright.

AND THEN…

THE FURTHER THEY DIG INTO THE CASE

THE SCARIER IT GETS

Give it a rest, will you?

TO SUCCESSFULLY RESCUE KIM NA-BAK

THEY MUST OVERCOME THEIR FEARS

She must be locked up.

WILL OUR HEROES HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LIVE UP TO THE TITLE?

"REBOOT" BY KYOUNGSEO (SCREWBALLS OST)

Subtitle translation by: Jeongwoo Kim

SCREWBALLS IN SEARCH OF LOST STEERING WHEELS