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(No. 1, Noh Se Hoon)

(I Am A Running Mate)

Come on, Noh Se.

Don't be so angry anymore.

Do you have to say that over a text?

That's why I kept asking you to talk.

Whatever.

What did Yang Won Dae do to win you over?

How did he convince you?

Oh, that...

I was...

convinced by Yu Gyeong.

Well, you know how embarrassing it is between you and Won Dae.

Does he not care about people's grades anymore?

No, he says he's all right with that now.

But depending on how I think about what you said,

I kind of feel totally annoyed.

I'm not sorry at all, so don't try to get all dramatic.

Okay, then.

Well, the homeroom teacher agrees, and my parents think that...

this will be a great opportunity for me.

Even if I don't get elected,

it could become a story for me to write about on college applications.

They were telling me that, so I just took their word for it.

When you were quarantined because you had COVID-19,

I bought and delivered fried chicken to you every night.

Is this how you stab me in the back?

Hey, man. I'm not stabbing you in the back.

What? Am I not allowed to run in the election?

No, not you.

You don't set a good example for anyone as a student.

Anyway,

I can still vote for you like I promised, right?

Then, am I supposed to vote for you?

Of course you should.

That's how this will truly be a fair game.

Get lost.

I'm voting for myself.

Gosh, punk. You're so selfish.

Still, you should've thought about...

quitting the choir once more.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's fine.

You did it because you felt pressured.

There's no need to apologize to me.

Anyway, things have gotten rather awkward.

I feel bad for Yang Won Dae for some reason too.

No.

You don't have to feel bad about anything.

I think it's better this way.

I should've quit a long time ago.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hi. - Oh, my.

Okay, got it.

Oh, right.

It's my birthday tomorrow, and I'm having a party.

You should come too.

A birthday party? Oh, okay.

- Hello. - Hi.

Was I just invited to Sang Hyeon's birthday party?

- Hello. - Hi.

It looks more like a normal apartment building than I thought.

All right. We're here.

Oh, okay.

This is the moving boutique in human form,

the truly rich, Kwak Sang Hyeon. So, I thought...

Did you think it might look different in some way?

Well...

Sang Hyeon will come and get you. You can get out here.

Yes, sir.

Se Hoon.

You can't take any photos on your cell phone today.

What? Why?

Don't even take your phone out.

Oh, right.

Okay, I understand.

What I mean is...

to enjoy yourself instead of spending time taking photos, okay?

Okay, Sang Hyeon.

(Private property beyond this point)

(This is private property. No trespassing allowed.)

(No entry unless in case of disaster, CCTV in operation)

- Hey, what's up with him? - Look at his shoes.

- He took off his shoes. - It's okay. You can keep them on.

Oh, okay.

- See you later. - Okay.

This is all because of security.

Use your phones and be sure to turn them back in.

- Hey. What? - Give it here.

Your cell phone!

- My gosh. - It's okay. He's fine.

- Wan Sik. - Yes.

- Here's my phone. - Okay.

I'll come upstairs and make you something worth dying for. Really.

Looking forward to it.

- Hey. - Happy birthday.

- Thank you. - Happy birthday.

- Don't be upset, guys. - Hey, you got your hair done.

- Be sure to turn in your phones. - What's this?

- See you later upstairs. - Okay.

Inside a normal apartment building,

there was an extraordinary world.

This is...

Kwak Sang Hyeon's real world.

Is everyone having fun?

- Yes! - Yes!

All right. Attention.

This is Noh Se Hoon.

Jeong Hui, can you raise your hand?

These guys are my running mates in the election.

Hey, KwakKwaki.

I want to transfer schools.

Let me vote for you too!

Come on. You should care more about your GPA, college guy.

Don't try to butt in when the kids are having fun.

- Say hello. - Oh, okay.

Hello, please look kindly upon me.

- You're adorable! - So cute!

You're cute!

Looking good!

Hi.

Hey, Kwak Sang Hyeon!

Leave the introductions for later.

Let's focus on the party from now on!

Let's get it on!

- Do a good job for us. - I will.

You should stay close with them from now on.

Hey, this is Noh Se Hoon.

Guys, this is Noh Se Hoon.

- Be nice to him. - Hey!

Mi Na, this is Noh Se.

Of course I know Se Hoon.

- He's cute. - Hi, Se Hoon.

- Hello. - Be nice to him.

- Hi. - Hello.

Drink it up.

- Drink it up. - Se Hoon?

- Drink it up. - Drink it up.

- Drink it up! - Drink it up!

- Drink it up! - Drink it up!

- Drink it up! - Drink it up!

- Drink it up! - Drink it up!

Hey, no!

He's on his way back from his academy.

He can't smell like alcohol.

Come on.

That's no fun.

Hey, Kwak Sang Hyeon.

Who cares? It's just one drink.

You're being so protective. That's totally not fun.

I can't really drink...

Just one drink.

Hey, he's just a kid. Don't pressure him.

We're all right here.

Hey, I'll take one.

- Let's mix these, then. - Of course.

You fool.

What? "You fool?"

Hey.

Nice!

- Hey, Se Hoon. - Is he okay?

Are you okay?

One more drink!

Nice! Cheers!

All right, drink up!

Oh, I don't drink.

There you go. That's it.

Take this.

Hey, whose cell phone is that?

Hey, I'm done for. It's my mom!

Hyeon Jin!

- Hey, turn off the music! - Okay!

Hey, get that thing...

Hey, shut the curtains!

- Hurry up. - Okay.

Hey, everyone be quiet!

Hey, Mom.

Happy birthday, son!

It's my birthday. Why are you two going on a trip?

This isn't a trip.

I just tagged along for your dad's business trip.

Hey, Sang Hyeon. What were you doing?

The housekeeper made braised short ribs.

I ate and was getting some rest.

Okay. Don't you dare...

invite your friends over and make a mess like last time, okay?

Come on, Dad.

I don't even have that many friends.

All right. Happy birthday.

Happy birthday, my son.

- Thanks. I love you. - Bye.

My goodness.

- What was that? - What were you doing? Be honest!

My gosh.

- That was close. - "I love you too."

Gosh, punk.

Hey.

Which jerk laughed earlier?

Now, the real party has begun!

Seriously, man.

Oh, boy.

Nice.

What?

Gosh, what was that?

This is my bag.

Darn it.

My goodness.

Seriously, where did...

such an ugly-looking outsider like you come from?

You can't even read the room.

How embarrassing.

Wait right there!

I said to wait right there, you jerk!

What are you going to do?

- What? - What are you saying?

You total piece of trash and scumbag!

Hey, stop them!

Get him off!

Hey, man! Stop!

Hey, you scumbag!

Yes! Fight!

Hey, what's going on? Move aside.

Are you crazy?

Shoot!

- I'm going to kill you! - Hey!

Stop it!

- I'm going to kill him! - You can't.

Are you going to keep going and end up dead?

Or will you stop?

I'll stop.

Follow me, you punk.

Hey, let's all go to the rooftop.

Guys, let's go!

- Come with me. - Hey, it's no big deal.

- Okay? - All right. Let's go.

Yes! Let's go!

- Come this way! - All right.

- Nice. - Okay, let's go.

Gosh, darn it.

That punk. Shoot.

This is totally embarrassing.

Hey.

What?

Shoot, why did you bring a guy like that here?

- That total fool... - You're speaking too harshly.

Didn't you hear me introduce him earlier?

- Are you joking? - Shoot, does this seem like a joke?

Just go home.

I don't even want to look at you.

What a fool.

Darn it.

Darn it.

- Ta-da! - Yes!

What kind of fool makes fists like this?

Put that inside and hit him like this!

Harder, punk. Go on and hit me.

Hard!

- Get lost. - Yu Gyeong, why are you so late?

- Hurry up. - Come on.

- Take him away. - Hey, get up.

What's wrong with him?

- You're the best. - Bye.

What?

What? He has two more Ultra electronic watches?

Gosh, that scared me. My goodness.

Hang on.

Oh, right. Last night...

Perhaps, Mi Na...

and me?

Gosh, you were talking about setting an example or whatever.

You were just acting like an adult, weren't you?

- An adult? - Yes.

What's this?

What?

Hey, Noh Se.

I think you're hiding something much bigger.

No, I'm not. There's absolutely nothing at all.

I know. So, what is it?

What is this absolute nothing of a story?

Hey, Ji Hun. I'll ring you guys up.

I'll pay for these punks too.

Jae Won.

- Thank you. - Sure.

Sweet.

- Who was that? - Oh, it's Jae Won.

Was he there too, perhaps?

Yes, of course. He's super nice.

What do you mean, he's super nice?

He's gulping down hovenia tea at this hour of the morning.

You can't say this to anyone, okay?

It's a secret.

I see.

Is that so?

Hey, guys! Noh Se is crazy!

- Hey, you crazy punk! - You can't! Park Ji Hun, you punk!

Stop right there! Hey!

Hey, shut your mouth!

Hey!

Excuse me.

Gosh, are these the election posters? Already?

Did you make these yourself?

Yes. Promotions only work when you catch people off guard.

Gosh, how did you make the shadows like this?

Hyeon Jin, when will we put these up?

What time is it now? Well...

Who wants to grab burgers after school today?

Me.

- Me! - Me!

Hey, you should help us out and eat with us.

Oh, we have choir practice later.

- My gosh. - Come on. You ruined the mood.

Okay, then. Everyone except those in choir, tag along.

Let's put the posters up soon and grab those burgers.

- Hamburgers! - Why'd you do that?

- Hamburgers! - Hamburgers!

All right. Try it.

It's a bit dark.

- Look here. - Sir, can I go see the nurse?

Get some rest.

(Will you send 600 dollars to Burger Boy?)

All right.

They're ready, right?

Hey, hurry up.

What?

Hey.

- Okay, let's go. - Let's do this.

Yes, that's it.

Okay! Groups 1 and 2, let's all move!

- All right. - Let's go!

- Yes! - Let's go!

Okay.

- Nice! - Thank you!

- The diet... - The diet...

- Starts tomorrow! - Starts tomorrow!

That punk is making such a fuss.

(Youngjin High School Student Council)

(Youngjin High School)

What? Kwak Sang Hyeon.

When did he put these up?

Gosh, look at these.

They look kind of like concert posters.

These are so sweet.

Are they so sweet? Shoot, are you happy about this?

What should we do, then? Should we try this too?

Are you kidding me?

You want to make something as classless as this?

- It seems okay. Isn't it? - As if!

It's not even the set date,

but he's cutting ahead like a little rat.

Hey, we're going to follow standard tactics.

Let's not become eye candy with this stuff. It's embarrassing.

All right.

- Ji Hun. - Yes?

Don't get discouraged.

This stuff has nothing to do with the student body's sentiment.

I'm the current vice president.

Just trust me.

Oh, I see.

- Okay. - Good.

(One step)

- You punk! - Gosh, why didn't that work?

- Good luck. - Hey, let's try it again.

I love you!

- Noh Se will work hard! - He's cute.

Hey, Noh Se!

What is all this? You're embarrassing me.

Hey, Noh Se. How about this for a slogan?

Let's take a picture to celebrate.

- Hey, gather around. - Okay.

- Gosh, why? I'm so tired. - Come on.

- Hurry up, guys. - Smile.

Vice presidential candidate, Noh Se Hoon!

- Noh Se Hoon, you've made it. - Let's give him lots of support.

Hey, you're the vice presidential candidate. Smile a bit.

- Guys, smile. - Smile!

That punk is having fun.

Hey, Jong Su, it's today.

Mr. Hard-on, that scumbag.

We should take him down. That jerk.

You're so dead, you piece of trash.

Okay, on 1, 2, 3.

Gosh, don't make such a fuss. Do you have a death wish?

Hey, stop it.

You can't do this to the future vice president.

Get up, you piece of trash.

You must be quite close to the older guys these days.

Shoot, are they your bodyguards or something?

Well, that's because...

we're preparing for the election together.

But just because you're tight with them,

it doesn't mean you're all that, does it?

Wake up, you punk.

Shoot, stop acting up...

before I shave your head.

But what if...

I really get elected?

What do you think will happen to you guys?

Gosh, darn it!

Mr. Hard-on is going on about getting elected? You fool.

Are you running for mayor?

Or the president of the country?

Hey, Noh Se.

What do you think your senior year will be like...

after the older guys graduate?

Haven't you thought of that?

You guys will be seniors too, then.

Will you keep bullying kids until then?

Of course, punk.

Senior year doesn't matter to us...

since we have no intention of going to college.

- Isn't that right? - What?

Well, that's a bit...

Well, Jong Su. We should still go to college.

I mean, we should go on retreats and date girls.

And have sex.

Why, you little punks.

Anyway, Noh Se.

If you want to sit comfortably and study,

think hard about what you should do from now on.

Got it?

Okay.

Got it.

I'll think about it.

Why do you look so downcast, man?

Is something going on?

No, nothing is going on.

By the way, where are you going?

None of your business, punk.

Wait a second. Darn it.

Why are you doing this?

I was right.

Who was it?

That's from someone grabbing you by the collar.

I was just fooling around with the guys at school earlier.

You, Noh Se? Fooling around and grabbing each other by the collar?

Yes.

Don't make me laugh.

Whatever. Which class are you in?

I'm really okay. You don't have to make the guys...

You're the vice president. Are you going to get beaten up like a fool?

I'll take care of it. You stay out of this.

- Hello. - Hi.

Gosh, I'm already tired.

- Kids, let us come through. - What's that?

What's going on this early in the morning?

Did something happen?

Sir, which building is the disciplinary committee in?

You should go to the second floor of the building in front.

But what is this about?

Oh, we just have to check on something.

- Have a good day. - Sure.

- What could it be? - What's going on?

"Seoul's Y High School with an 80-year history,"

"turns out to be the furnace of college admissions corruption."

It must be something like that.

Your face is what's corrupt.

"Anyone who insults another in public will face up to..."

"a year in prison or 2,000 dollars in fines."

This is about you, Jo Han Byeol.

Gosh, you're so chatty. Go away!

Seriously, why do you have that memorized?

Anyway, it's out of the ordinary for the police to show up.

Hey, Noh Se. This is bad.

Won Dae was just arrested by the police.

What? Why did they take him?

He wasn't arrested. They just took him with them.

No.

It seemed pretty serious.

I think something is up, for sure.

Shoot, I'm sure he could do anything.

He was stabbed in the back by a junior from the get-go.

I'm sure he's all riled up about it.

- No, I'm serious. - But isn't that...

What?

Don't joke around, man!

- They took him in just now? - Yes.

It wasn't that long ago. I'm sure they haven't even left yet.

Darn it.

Hey, but what is up with that punk?

Is he worried or is he going to watch?

Hey, you should give it a rest too.

The police are here.

- What's going on? - It's Yang Won Dae.

- My gosh. - What is it?

Yang Won Dae is doomed.

- What's going to happen to him? - Oh, no.

That's crazy.

- He's short-tempered. - He's in big trouble.

My goodness.

- Get in now. - Yes, sir.

- Congratulations, In Gyeong. - Thank you.

- Okay, let's do that. - Hey, guys.

- Hello, In Gyeong. - Hello.

Hello, In Gyeong.

- Is everything going well? - Of course.

By the way, isn't your opponent Yang Won Dae from the choir?

Yes.

I heard that he got taken to the police today. What happened?

I asked around, but no one seems to know.

Noh Se, do you know anything?

Well, I always thought that he was short-tempered.

- Really? - Yes.

Make sure your public image stays clean.

Don't ever get in trouble, okay?

Okay, In Gyeong.

By the way, he looks familiar.

Where did we meet?

Really?

Oh, right. I saw you on the bus.

Power smashing. Aren't you the one?

Yes, that's him.

It's okay. Don't be ashamed.

Don't let it bother you.

Right, don't let it bother you.

Okay.

Can you throw this away for me?

I got it.

Thank you.

In Gyeong.

She was the vice president in my brother's class.

She promised to help me this time.

Can she do that as a senior?

The college entrance exam is coming up soon.

Don't worry. She won't take the college entrance exam anyway.

She applied early to Columbia University.

(Youngjin Lounge)

What happened to Yang Won Dae?

I'm not sure.

No one is saying much about it,

so it must not be a big deal.

If it isn't a big deal, why would the police come?

Let's talk about that later over dakgalbi.

I'm going to the music room for a minute.

Wait for me. I won't take long.

How long will it take?

About 20 to 30...

No, 40... About 45 to 46 minutes?

Then let's eat it next time.

Hey, no way.

I've been talking about it since two days ago.

Today is the day.

October 12.

Today is the day for dakgalbi.

Or come with me now and wait.

I have no business of going there. I'm not part of the choir anymore.

It'd be so awkward.

Or go to the Internet cafe and play a game.

Okay. Hurry up.

Hello.

What? Today?

Okay, a little bit bigger.

Nice, great.

Lower the head slightly and look up at a 45-degree angle.

Great. Your nose.

Nice.

Nice. Great.

Okay, go.

Nice.

With pride and confidence.

Nice. Go.

I'm the star tonight.

- Are you nervous? - No.

Breathe. Everything starts from breathing.

Are you uncomfortable? Undo your tie.

More. Pull it harder.

That's right. You're handsome.

Look to the front.

Good. With confidence.

That's it. Be more daring.

High Q.

Starting from today, walk with confidence.

One more time.

That's it. Nice.

That's right. Nice!

Look at that.

Keep going.

That's it. Nice.

Hi, Noh Se.

Have you eaten?

I'm eating now.

You're eating late.

We finished late.

Did the photo shoot go well?

It was really intense.

Is that what happened?

What are you guys eating?

Are you eating dakgalbi?

No, we're at Poultry Farmhouse.

- Poultry Farmhouse? - Yes.

Son of Poultry Farmhouse?

Yes, you know that fried chicken place.

Hey, Chicken Ji Hun!

- What? - Let's eat.

Noh Se.

What's that on your head?

What?

- It's so much fun. - What did you say?

What's that on your head? It looks childish.

Is that a comb?

I know. It's embarrassing.

- Park Ji Hun, let's cut the cake. - What are you doing? Hurry up.

- What are you doing? - Come.

- Come over here. - Let's cut the cake.

Oh, right. It's your birthday today.

Yes.

Even though there are only three hours left...

Gosh, that's why you suggested eating dakgalbi.

Hey, why didn't you tell me?

Then I would've definitely eaten with you.

Who goes around telling everyone that it's his birthday?

- You fool. - Noh Se, what are you doing?

You're not here to have fun. Hurry and come back.

Okay.

I need to get going. Anyway,

let's eat together when I'm done.

I'll treat you to a good meal.

Okay.

Buy me 1,000 dollars worth of dakgalbi.

You're crazy. Okay.

I need to get back in.

Go.

Oh, right.

Hello?

- Park Ji Hun, come quickly. - Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday, Park Ji Hun!

- Come and sit down. - One, two, three, four.

- Happy Birthday to you - Happy Birthday to you

- Happy Birthday. - Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday.

(Son of Poultry Farmhouse)

(Son of Poultry Farmhouse)

Don't get angry.

Why you...

- What? - What's wrong with him?

- What's with his neck? - What's going on?

What's wrong with him?

What's wrong with him?

What's going on?

Choi Jong Su.

What's wrong with you?

Because you told on him to Kang Jae Won,

Jong Su had his head on the floor for three hours.

You jerk.

Be quiet.

Did Jae Won hit you?

No.

He didn't lay a finger on me.

Jae Won is a pacifist.

Getting hit would've been better.

Look what he's done.

Noh Se.

- We'll protect you from now on. - What?

Protect me from what?

No, it's okay.

I'm Chief of Security from now on.

- Chief of what? - What did he say?

What on earth is he talking about?

Don't laugh, you jerks.

This includes you.

You too, Kim Gi Jae.

- Me? - What?

Are you kidding me? Chief of Security, my foot.

What did you say?

I was only kidding.

Looking forward to working with you, Han Byeol.

Let's work together.

This is great.

That's awesome.

That's great.

Now that we got together, let's do a cheer.

Let's do this.

Let's not fight. One, two, three.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

- Let's try to get along. - All right.

"A disciplinary committee with student participation?"

My friends will loathe this.

You could be assassinated by Jae Won.

No, Jae Won is a nice guy.

This is a collection of campaign pledges from...

the 73 student council presidents who were elected last year.

"Student council presidents?"

Yes, I haven't found 100 yet,

but would you like to see it as a reference?

How did you get a hold of it?

When I called the schools and said that I'd like to benchmark,

they sent the information by email.

Yoon Jeong Hui, you're very impressive.

Would last year's campaign pledges from other schools be helpful?

Among the campaign pledges,

I ranked those that overlapped.

In other words, it's possible to analyze the trends.

I see. This is great.

Jeong Hui, when did you prepare all this?

I worked on it little by little at home.

Can I also look at the file that you worked on?

Yes, I already sent it to you by email.

What about me?

You can work on something else.

Why would two people work on the same thing and waste energy?

She's right, Se Hoon.

Leave the campaign pledges to us.

You can work on...

Could you check out spots for the banners during the campaign?

Right now.

Okay.

That's also important. You know that, right?

(Drama Club Room)

- This one is nice. - Isn't it stylish?

They didn't have much time,

but the quality is higher than I expected.

This campaign is going to be very tough.

I know. On top of that, Yang Won Dae got in trouble.

(A premium school, a premium president!)

(Kwak Sang Hyeon)

These look stylish.

Se Hoon.

Yes?

Hyeon Jin had planned it out all along.

You made all that effort for nothing.

- Power. - Look at this.

Guys.

(Noh Se Hoon is the best.)

Isn't this nice too?

It's also slightly retro.

Se Hoon made it.

Retro, my foot. It looks terrible.

What on earth is that?

We aren't in elementary school.

Who would carry something like that?

Hey, Noh Se Hoon.

What is it?

If you're going to make things like that, let's work together.

Things like what?

What you made yesterday.

What about yourself?

You did everything including the statistics.

Are you desperate to be recognized?

Let's say you did all that work,

but you only sent the email to Sang Hyeon.

You left me out on purpose.

Actually, that was because...

What?

Your name was written on it underneath the graph.

My name?

Why would it be there?

I meant to submit it like we worked on it together.

Once I got all 100 schools.

Like we worked on it together?

Yes.

You're lying.

It didn't seem that way at all.

You wanted to show off your work so much...

that your eyes almost bulged out.

Don't be ridiculous.

If people don't like it,

weren't you going to pretend like we worked on it together?

Like a selfish brat?

You're right.

You're smarter than I thought.

Why you...

Anyway, stop turning this into some kind of rivalry.

When did I do that?

Don't deny it. It's totally obvious.

You're ridiculous. There's no rivalry.

That's true. Rivalry is impossible between us.

It's so absurd that I don't know what to say.

Right, you should...

cut down on your useless talk.

"Useless talk?"

That, for example.

Think hard before complaining.

Goodness.

Wait, do you like me?

Actually,

it's closer to pity or disdain than anything else.

I don't believe this.

Hey.

The mastermind of a phone financial fraud, commonly known...

as voice phishing, has been apprehended by a brave citizen.

Mr. Kwon, who had been evading the investigation, was injured...

in a crash with a truck during drowsy driving.

- It's been a long time, right? - He was spotted...

by a high school student...

- A high school student? - on the street in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Inside Mr. Kwon's vehicle,

the high school student discovered...

a portable repeater and several mobile phones.

He reported to the police.

The police recognized the brave action of a junior...

at Youngjin High School...

that played a decisive role in capturing the suspect.

They awarded him the citizen police award.

Even if it hadn't been me,

anyone present at the scene would've done the same.

I feel proud and honoured to received...

the citizen police award.

I thought that he had gotten in trouble out of anger.

I was worried.

Now that the problem is resolved,

it might have been easier if he had gotten in trouble.

Sang Hyeon.

We were worried for nothing.

You're right.

Why do you look so upset?

The worst part is...

the feeling of concern I had for Yang Won Dae was...

actually jealousy.

Goodness, he looks so happy.

He's having a blast.

You lose if you feel jealous.

Let's go.

- Yang Won Dae. - Yang Won Dae.

One, two, three.

Number two.

- Yang Won Dae. - Yang Won Dae.

- Yang Won Dae. - Yang Won Dae.

- Yang Won Dae. - Yang Won Dae.

(Episode 3: A Star is Born)

- Yang Won Dae. - Yang Won Dae.

(I Am A Running Mate)

(I Am A Running Mate)