Original subtitles

Hello. It's Kim Young-mi from Trusty Tech.

I called to send you our new millennium calendar.

Would you like it sent to your home or company?

Thank you for the information.

By the way, sir...

About last week's order,

did you get the receipt from the driver after payment?

No, the payment isn't missing.

Sometimes the delivery drivers collect and forget to give out the receipts.

You received it? Thank you for the confirmation.

But, sir...

Could you not tell the driver about this call?

It affects the drivers' work ratings and their morale too.

PAYMENT RECEIVED, NOT RECEIVED

Hello. It's Kim Young-mi...

from Trusty Tech.

MS. APOCALYPSE Ah... Yes... Hello. I called to send you our new millennium calendar.

14, 15, 16, 17...

You're good for someone who haven't sewn in years.

- 18, 19, 20, 21... - You're really good and fast too.

Perfect.

Dear,

can you bring 10 polyester yards?

Ma'am?

Can I take 10 more yards tonight?

Don't you work at the factory during the day?

I need the money.

What if we get defective pieces because you're over-worked?

You said she's fast.

20, right?

Yes.

Thank you.

The money you borrowed...

could you pay me back?

Please call me back.

By the way Kyu-tae,

your mother isn't well these days.

Give me the soju back!

Aunt!

Give it to me, bitch!

It hurts!

- You took my husband from me! - It's me, Young-mi!

Don't take my soju too! You bitch!

Let go of me!

What did your doctor say?

If you drink, you'll die faster!

Blood...

Blood!

Will I die?

You won't die from this.

It feels better, right?

As January 1st, 2000 approaches,

the U.S. nuclear command center is in a state of great tension.

Due to the so-called millennium bug of computers not recognizing year 2000,

computer controlled nuclear weapons and bombs could be detonated.

It could receive false data that Russia is launching a pre-emptive attack

or missiles may be tied to the hangers.

The British-U.S. intelligence report warns of such hypothetical situations

and countries with nuclear weapons must be prepared before year 2000...

TRUSTY TECH

The millennium bug will...

Damn.

What?

Ms. Apocalypse is here.

Chief Kim? Why do you call her that?

Her face is chaotic.

Crazy bastard.

It's getting worse.

I gotta avoid seeing her here.

- I'll lose my appetite. - What if she hears you?

KOO DO-YOUNG

You forgot this.

By the way,

I got greedy for sausages and took too much.

Have some, Chief.

It looks delicious.

But I don't like sausages.

I'm sorry.

I had no idea some people don't like sausages.

If it's too much, you could leave them.

No, I'll eat them.

I hate wasting food.

I never waste food, either. It's okay.

Welcome.

Mr. Koo.

For what?

For starting work at Trusty Tech.

Thank you.

It's been over 5 months though.

Oh, right.

Well, then.

Good job, Mr. Koo.

Aunt! I'm off to work!

Is Kyu-tae coming?

What?

Why?

- I want food. - You had porridge.

I'm late for work.

The helper will be here soon. I'll ask her to give you food.

Leave that behind, then.

That was “Everlasting Love” by FINKL requested by Se-young of Ulsan.

There are many love song requests these days.

With only 2 days left in the 20th century,

talk about prophecies of an apocalypse has the world on edge.

If the world really ends 2 days later,

what would you do on the last day?

Perhaps... you'll tell your loved ones

and family members things you've been meaning to say?

Our writers here are on a diet, but would stop counting calories...

Do you work here? Why clean non-stop?

Happy to be free from my mom?

Did you tell your factory or not?

How come there are no flowers or visitors for you?

We only send flowers for immediate families.

I know because it's my job.

Stressing you took care of my mom instead of me?

Mr. Koo.

Sorry. I came as soon as I could and had no time to change.

It's okay.

Thank you for coming.

Not at all.

Chief.

I came to tell you something.

Me? What is it?

I'll turn myself in.

For what?

You know.

I didn't know that you knew.

At first, I was going to cover it when I get paid, but it didn't work.

I'm so sorry.

Mr. Koo... That's...

I'll take full responsibility, so there's no harm to you.

But...

- I'm sorry. - I mean...

I'd better go.

I'll see myself out.

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

Aren't you all busy on the last day of the year?

Who's this?

She's my cousin.

You must've been close.

Is it because it's the last day? Why is it so empty?

They say the world ends today.

People are probably with their families...

or lovers.

You guys are the best.

Where's your wife and Ah-young?

- They got divorced long ago. - Really?

Let's go and drink.

Nostradamus predicted the world will end, huh?

So? My life is over anyway.

Young-mi! Get the drinks!

What is it?

Mr. Koo.

They say the world could end tonight.

If that's true, then I don't want to die here.

Chief...

Mr. Koo.

Will you stay with me just till midnight?

Your shoes...

Hey!

Hey!

Set the table for us! What are you doing?

Mr. Koo. Please take me with you.

- Kim Young-mi! - Please?

- What are you doing? - Hurry!

Chief Kim?

You're Kim Young-mi, right?

It's the police.

You know delivery man Koo Do-young, right?

He's been arrested for embezzlement.

Pardon?

Didn't he turn himself in?

What else do you know?

Koo Do-young said you don't know anything on this case.

Why stop? Keep eating.

It's okay.

Jeez.

I've seen a bookkeeper embezzle and run,

but never seen one caught putting money back in for someone.

Think it's funny?

How did you cover all the uncollected amount?

You have no savings and spent your salary on your aunt's caregiver.

I worked.

Doing what?

Just side jobs here and there.

What happens to Mr. Koo now?

You should worry about yourself.

You could go to jail for aiding embezzlement.

Did you help Koo Do-young knowing what he spent the money on?

Jeez.

This is Cho Yu-jin's Visa card.

This is Cho Yu-jin's Mastercard.

This shows Koo Do-young making a payment on her card.

Who is Cho Yu-jin?

Koo Do-young's wife.

Pardon?

He didn't even tell you that he's married?

A delivery man's wage isn't much,

but his wife spent like crazy.

They're all luxury brand shops.

Jeez.

RELEASED: KIM YOUNG-MI

- Wipe it with this. - Thank you.

All done.

Change over there, please.

It's hot.

Excuse me!

- Take off my sunglasses. - Sure.

How tacky, just like him.

Get in.

We'll take you to Seoul.

- Who... - Me?

Koo Do-young's wife.

Pardon?

Turn the music off.

Hello.

I came to talk to you. Get in.

- About what? - Just get in.

I'm in a rush now.

Chief Kim. She needs to use the bathroom.

- I'm gonna pee in the car! - No way!

Please get in, Chief.

Hurry up!

What's taking so long?

Knock on the door.

Excuse me?

What in the world?

Why use a bathroom for the disabled when you're fine!

What a bitchy retard!

So what!

I use this bathroom because I'm a crip! Are you a crip, too?

What kind of selfish jerk pees here, when there's only one for disabled?

What? What did you just say?

- Push me in! - Sorry.

- Come here you! - We're in a rush!

Damn, rude bitches!

- Pull my underwear down first! - Okay.

Come on!

Hurry up!

That was close.

My head!

Sorry.

Did you sleep with Do-young?

What?

No.

You'd probably say that even if you did.

It's over.

Okay.

I mean Do-young and me.

Why tell me that?

You can have him now.

Do you like luxury brands?

Who doesn't like luxury brands?

Your husband went to prison for trying to pay your card bills.

How can you say that?

You're one to talk.

You fooled around with my husband and went to prison.

Pull my underwear up.

Okay.

There...

Good.

Get in, Chief.

I'll go by myself from here.

She's not coming with us.

Do-young is in Iksan Prison.

We're getting divorced when he's released in January.

That's what I came to say.

Take care.

Thank you for the ride.

Sure...

Your money!

I'll pay you back.

You lost it because of us.

You don't need to do that.

I did it voluntarily.

You did it for love, is that it?

She's leaving.

Chief Kim!

It's superstition but drink the tofu. It'll keep you from prison.

Jun, go and give her your card.

Why? She says she won't take the money.

Go and give it to her.

Jeez!

Chief!

BARBIE HAIR SALON

What's this?

What happened here?

CENTRAL HANBOK

OFF LIMITS / TO BE DEMOLISHED

Kim Kyu-tae!

What?

Kyu-tae sold his mother's house?

Yes.

By chance, do you have his work number?

He's unemployed, remember?

During the IMF crisis, people closed their businesses.

But he tried to start one and got swindled!

I'm lucky we got divorced quickly and split our assets.

If we didn't,

I would've lost this place too.

I'm sorry to bother you.

I'll go now.

Wait, Young-mi.

Where were you that you didn't know he sold the house?

What are you wearing?

Aren't you hot?

I'm hot.

By chance, do you have any spare clothes?

BARBIE HAIR SALON

Came to get your hair done?

Come in.

Chief Kim?

Could you please focus?

It's an urgent text.

I applied for a job yesterday. They said I'm missing a document.

I have to check.

I can judge a book by its cover.

What?

Wait! I'm still chewing. Didn't you receive training?

You do things half heartedly.

What crazy company would hire and pay you?

Don't waste time by volunteering to try to get a big company job.

Instead, serve beer at a pub and buy pajamas for your mom.

My mom is dead, you crazy bitch!

You're the nastiest bitch, all right.

All the volunteers want to steer clear, but I came because they begged me!

Wow. You have a conscience, huh?

I over-reacted too.

Who's there?

Who are you?

Hello.

Come here, so I can see you.

You're today's scapegoat, huh?

Pardon?

Jun did that, didn't he?

He's practicing on people to prepare for the hair contest.

The theme is the new millennium or something.

Your hand...

Wipe it for me, then.

Why'd you come?

Changed your mind?

Could you...

lend me some money?

Not pay you back?

Actually, my home is gone.

All my stuff too.

So, you're homeless?

I can't pay you right away.

I'll repay you in time.

When will that be?

Not sure.

But I will pay you for sure.

It's okay, really.

I must've lost my mind.

Sorry to bother you.

Stay here till you get it. You don't trust me anyway.

I'll keep it a secret from Do-young that you were here.

And your money...

I'll sell my shoes if I have to, so don't worry.

How many pairs do you have?

Quality over quantity.

You can use the guest room my niece uses sometimes.

Don't touch her stuff though.

NEW MILENNIUM SEOUL STREET FASHION

Damn new millennium...

This is fake too.

- It can't be. - Let's drop it.

Can you look at this one? Just one more time?

No!

USED LUXURY GOODS

Good evening.

- You stink! Go wash your feet first! - I'm too tired.

Go now.

Let me lie down for 13 seconds.

I had so many customers this evening for some reason.

- Go wash up. - Shit.

- Hello. - Jesus Christ!

You're still here?

She asked me to stay until a new helper comes.

Another one left?

Why do you keep kicking out the volunteers!

I don't kick them out.

Go and wash your feet now!

It's because you worked in shoes all day.

Have some water, sir.

Sir?

Isn't he an artist?

An angel who gives me water in this house?

It's great!

Jun! I want soju.

Stop drinking.

You should watch your weight to enter the hair contest.

You watch it. Stop playing StarCraft after work.

I did it the same way, but it's weird.

The hair must behave like its owner.

So damn stubborn!

Why? The coloring didn't take?

Jeez!

Why is this here?

Ms. Angel, hold on.

I'm usually not this messy.

You come here every night to practice for the contest?

Yes.

There's not much time left and the prize money is big.

How much?

$5,000?

Come on. Add another zero.

$50,000?

That's if I win.

Yu-jin and I promised to split it if we win.

I see.

Ah... May I ask you something?

Sure! What is it?

Mr. Koo's belongings aren't here...

Oh, that.

Since they're getting divorced, I took them to my place.

He used to live with me before he got married.

I see.

But why do you help Yu-jin?

I'm the only one she has to lean on now.

Do-young is gone and Yu-jeong died.

Yu-jeong?

Yu-jin's older sister.

She'll be looking for you. Go inside.

Okay.

- Take care. - Bye.

By the way,

Yu-jin has a nasty personality, but she's a reasonable person.

I think you're a good person.

That's not what I meant.

It's about the credit card bills. Yu-jin didn't rack them up.

Then who?

Mi-ri is the one who bought with them.

Mi-ri?

She's Yu-jin's niece who ran away from home.

She stole her ID to make and use the credit cards.

It's a big headache. The nerve of that girl...

And Mr. Koo knew that?

Yes.

He didn't want Yu-jin to worry and tried to handle it.

But Yu-jin will kill me if she finds out I told you.

I won't tell her.

Jeez!

Why so startled?

Like you were caught trying to kill me?

Of course not...

Just kidding.

Goodnight, then.

Who is it?

I haven't seen you before.

Who...

Helpers change here all the time.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Move her to the bathroom... - Who are you barging in?

Will do.

Put the handrail down first.

What happened to your face?

You got bitten on your eye?

There's a bump on your pretty face.

Really? Bring me a mirror.

I thought my eyelids felt heavy.

Excuse me.

- There's not much to do. - I told you it's easy.

- Isn't the woman in unit 608 hot? - Hey!

- She has small breasts. - You touched them?

Don't need to. I can tell they're size A.

But she's pretty.

Retard, then ask her out.

- You crazy? I'm no philanthropist. - Right.

What?

- Is it raining today? - What? No.

- Gross! - What is it?

Do you want to lie down now?

No. Can you lift my head?

Can you put some sunscreen on me?

The volunteers forgot to do it.

Sure. Where is it?

- Leave the sunglasses. - Okay.

Just slobber it on, will you?

Okay.

I said leave them.

But to slobber it on...

- Do-young mentioned you once. - Really?

What did he say?

He said you were strange.

He said he never saw anyone who hates sausages.

Actually, I love sausages.

I guess I'm used to saying that I don't like it.

Isn't it scary that people know your door code?

We all live like that.

While I'm here, you can change it.

Can I trust you?

Just kidding.

You can change it if you want. I don't care.

0911 is today's date. Is it a special day?

It's my niece's birthday.

Mi-ri...

How do you know her name?

It was written in a textbook in the room.

- I told you not to touch anything! - Sorry.

What are you going to do when you find your niece?

Jun even told you she ran away?

Yes.

That little twerp!

What a tattletale!

What else can I do? I'll break her legs or something.

Wait a minute.

I can't see.

Right here.

NEW MILENNIUM STREET FASHION What's this?

It's Mi-ri, right?

Ahn Mi-ri, H Club...

Bartender?

That little brat!

- Young-mi. - Yes.

- Get my phone. - Sure.

Call “Sucker 2”.

No, wait. Jun is still working.

- Young-mi! - Yes?

- Call “Sucker 1”. - Okay.

Let's go and wreak havoc on the street.

Wait a second.

I'll just go in to find someone, then come right out.

Get in line!

Jeez.

Then do you know Mi-ri? I heard she's a bartender here.

Next in line, please.

Come on, bro!

Jeez...

Are you sure she works here?

Is this H Club for sure?

A club that starts with H?

Is it Huka?

You said you knew.

You told me to practice for the hair contest.

But if you keep calling me like this, how can I practice?

What about Sucker 1? Why only call Sucker 2?

Why not use that bastard?

Sucker I had a company dinner to go to.

That sneaky jerk.

Number 2.

Sorry.

It'd be nice if I had a husband at a time like this.

Jeez...

I'll keep looking around.

Go wait inside my car.

The wheelchair can't go down the steps anyway.

Where is it...

Excuse me. Know any clubs that start with H?

- Huka? - Hejibeji.

Anywhere else?

H Club bar?

I gotcha!

What?

Sorry. I thought you were someone else.

Nice hair color.

Thank you.

Out of those who work here,

is there a high school girl with small eyes?

Her name is Ahn Mi-ri.

- Mi-ri? - Yes.

She's my brother's girlfriend.

I don't think it's this way.

I told you it was the other alley.

Should I call Jun and ask?

Can you explain where we are to him?

Let's go out to the big street.

Just go back to the alley I mentioned.

You should've turned right there.

It's too far to go back there.

I'll try calling.

Just do what I tell you! How frustrating!

I am doing what you tell me!

I didn't want to wear this, but I did!

You asked me to stay till you find a helper, so I did!

You're only staying to get your money back.

It's not like you're staying because you feel bad for me.

You feel superior when you're with me, don't you?

Don't you feel the same way?

You're pretty and I'm a weirdo!

I know people whisper about me and avoid me!

- Come on! Let's go! - Open sesame!

- Jeez! - You're so drunk!

Let's go.

We're the three musketeers!

- Let's meet up all the time! - No way, man!

- Off to round 2! - What's wrong?

I can't go. My wife will kill me.

- Call me. - We gotta finish!

Hold on.

Go. Bye.

LIVE SINGING ROOM

Kyu-tae.

Huh?

What happened?

You... When did you get out?

How'd you find me?

What happened to your hair?

Did you join the circus or something?

Explain what happened!

About what?

How can you sell the house without telling me?

It's my mom who died!

As her only son, I can do what I want with it!

Then...

Pay the money you borrowed.

I'm not asking for all of it.

I don't even need interest.

Just pay me back some of it, please?

You were a sucker for a jerk and went to jail, then got bolder?

If the factory jerk didn't get caught and sweet-talked you more,

my mom could've lost her house, who knows?

Kyu-tae!

- Just go. - Kyu-tae!

Go on!

What are you doing? Go to the bathroom.

Some bastard threw up in there!

Jung-eun...

Young-mi!

You two lied to me?

No.

I didn't mean to.

Ah-young missed her father.

And he said he wouldn't invest in stocks anymore.

He pledged to run a singing room and lead a good life.

You can't get a job anywhere as an ex-con now, can you?

Work at our shop. Start by cleaning the bathroom.

What the fuck?

Where's that shitty stench coming from?

Did you say that for me to hear?

No way.

- Hold on. She's talking about me. - No.

- Is she your friend? - Let go back in.

- Is she a cell mate? - Go!

Your things are in storage here. Come for them later.

Hi, Jun.

Really?

Tell me what you want to say. I gotta go back to work.

Must I have something to say to come to you?

I was working!

You left to become a model.

Then why are you here?

Your father would love to see you working like that here.

He knows.

He called this morning to wish me a happy birthday.

Your dad knows you're working here?

Didn't he tell you?

Like hell he did!

How can he not tell me when he found you?

Think I have nothing better to do, but look for a runaway niece?

Who asked you?

I heard everything from Dad.

About what?

I heard your marriage is a sham.

He said your marriage to uncle Do-young is fake.

Mi-ri.

- What did you hear... - That's right.

So what?

Did your dad tell you the reason?

Forget it. I'm leaving.

Mi-ri!

Like you never made mistakes.

And...

I spent what my sister left me because she felt sorry for me.

What's wrong with that?

Honestly,

it was his second marriage to my sister.

He's not your real dad!

Still, he'll raise you as his daughter, but what about me?

Stop blaming Dad!

Just admit you fell for uncle Do-young and paid his debt to live with him!

Wait, Mi-ri.

Don't you owe your aunt an apology?

Who's that woman?

- Stay out of it! - No.

I think I'm entitled to say something to you.

Ms. Angel...

Mi-ri! Go!

At least you're in touch with your father.

I'm relieved to see you. Just go!

- Fine! I'm leaving! - Go!

Don't come like this again!

Fine. Just go!

Oh, no...

Damn it!

I'll get the car.

No.

I'll book a motel room nearby and call you.

I'll be right back!

Happy now?

What happened to your arm?

I lived with my aunt since I was young.

A fire broke out in her hanbok shop one night...

Jeez...

Got any more scars elsewhere?

On my back, but I can't see so I don't care.

Turn around. Let me see.

What?

Why are you laughing?

It looks like a cockscomb flower.

Cockscomb flower?

It's comforting to hear it resembles a flower.

Know what cockscomb flower symbolizes?

No. What is it?

Love affair.

Really? What kind of a flower symbolizes...

You had an affair. It suits.

Well, your marriage is a sham.

Has anyone touched that scar?

What? No.

You didn't sleep with Do-young, huh?

Hey!

You tested me?

Can I touch it once?

Of course not.

You touch my body all the time.

Let me touch you too. It's only fair.

That's because I need to.

You're weird.

Here.

It's softer than I thought.

How silly...

I'm curious.

How did you come to like Mr. Koo?

I'm bored.

I'm craving soju.

Should I buy it?

I don't drink outside.

- Do you want gum? - Sure.

Put it in my mouth.

- Take that! - Hey!

See that?

- The Ferris wheel? - Yup. Ever been on it?

No. I'm afraid of heights. I can't ride that.

Really?

Do you want to ride it?

Why? Will you ride it with me?

No.

Hold on.

Why?

What is it?

Wait.

I missed it.

What?

It was a mosquito. Sorry.

It hurts.

Does it hurt a lot?

- You hate me, don't you? - No!

I like you.

Jun told me that you hate mosquitoes the most.

Did you catch it?

Sorry.

Then scratch me.

I have a better idea than scratching you.

What?

Make a cross like this.

How's that?

What's this?

There's Koo Nam-shik's son!

- That's him! - Get him!

Do-young needed money and I needed a guardian.

So I convinced him.

I said I'd pay off his debts if he married me.

That little cross...

All he gave me were fingerprints...

Why did I want to save Do-young then?

When I can't even save myself...

Me too.

When I can't even save myself...

Why did I do that?

Hello.

Are you nuts?

Nothing scares you after prison? Get lost!

You should pay me back!

- What? - You said you'd pay me!

Dear.

Young-mi!

- I swear I'll report you! - Don't do this.

Fuck!

What? Fuck?

Young-mi...

Please calm down.

I was going to just take the money, but I want an apology too.

- What's the matter with you? - What apology?

- What? - What are you doing?

Damn it!

What is that?

Don't you remember?

You set the hanbok shop on fire.

I had no idea you were there.

Mom never told me that you were sick.

If I knew you were sleeping there, why would I do that?

Why start a fire in your house?

Kyu-tae said it all the time

that the shop must be ruined

for Aunt to send him to his father in Seoul.

Really? So you set it on fire?

Put her shirt back on.

It must've hurt so much.

I can do it.

Sausages...

Do you still like them?

What?

Aunt...

She ran out barefooted

with my lunchbox to give you that day.

What are you talking about?

The caregiver said Mom left to buy soju.

I wondered why she demanded more food that morning.

I packed sausages for my lunch to work that day.

She must've wanted to give it to you.

Jeez...

Young-mi.

Hey, Young-mi...

Aren't you getting off? You said you'd go to her.

Jun.

Give her the clothes. I'm leaving.

Not again!

I got your favorite sausages with lung and entrails.

Get that away! I can't eat that with morning sickness.

Damn. I already heard it.

Your boyfriend's sister told me everything.

Why you little! How can you get pregnant?

Just go up and apologize, then start things over with her.

Let's go.

Why? It's my life!

Tell my aunt to live her life.

I'm leaving.

Who was that lady back then?

Angel? Is she your girlfriend?

No way. She's a helper.

Let's go inside.

- No! - Mi-ri!

Don't tell my aunt that I'm pregnant. Never!

If you do, I'll tell how you used her to get a disability discount on your car.

- Got it? - Damn, you.

That's so low...

Hey!

Isn't Jun coming to practice?

- He gave up on the contest. - What?

What about my money?

Weren't you going to pay me with the prize money?

Right.

I had my hopes on him winning.

Didn't you say you volunteered to do it?

But now you want the money back?

Then go and convince Jun to enter.

Why should I? You should do it.

Why should I?

Wait. Should I do it?

I don't know. Let's just eat.

SUCKER 1

Want to take it on your earphones?

Put him on the speaker.

Hi, Ki-hoon. What's up?

You found your niece, right?

Yes.

Did she tell you anything?

Like what?

I asked the agency CEO who comes to my clinic to look for her.

He called and said something odd.

He heard she's pregnant.

No... No way.

She can be a punk, but she wouldn't go that far.

If she was, I would've noticed.

She ran away long ago. She could've gotten pregnant then.

I'm not sure, but...

- Young-mi! - Hello?

- Yes? - Why take that into the bathroom?

What?

Are you worried?

No.

Don't worry.

My sister is more gentle than she looks.

That's why I'm worried. My aunt is nastier than she looks.

Mi-ri...

She can't get pregnant.

Of course, she's still a minor.

That's not why. A hereditary disease runs in our family.

Like what?

Mi-ri can end up like me.

The probability is 50%.

Did Mi-ri's mother have it too?

Mi-ri told me she died of stomach cancer.

My sister didn't have it.

Then Mi-ri should be fine too, right?

What if she isn't?

A doctor once told me,

the disease progresses faster with pregnancy,

so I shouldn't get pregnant.

But if she wants to have the baby...

Let's say she endures it, but what about her family?

Even if Mi-ri becomes like me, can you live with her?

Ji-yong too?

Do you think he could stay beside Mi-ri till the end?

I'll take Yu-jin home. Don't worry and do what you have to.

Thank you.

Jeez!

Mi-ri called me

to pick Yu-jin up.

What a surprise! Sucker 1 is helping her?

Did you really give up on the contest?

Yup.

It's a miracle that I made it to the final round.

I failed, but a successful candidate dropped out.

I was first on the waiting list.

If Yu-jin finds out, she'll make fun of me for a year.

And I only entered the contest because she pushed me

for the prize money.

What about you?

Is that really the only reason why you started?

Well, not really.

Isn't it a great opportunity?

No matter what happens, isn't it great to have a chance?

It wasn't so bad trying till the end.

I ended up in prison for that, but I was happy.

I had no regrets.

You sit here.

- Then I lay you down, right? - Yup.

Okay.

- Where are you going? - Grab my torso.

Sorry.

- Hold my neck. - Okie.

Put my legs up?

There! Good.

- Ki-hoon, my head. - Okay.

- That hurts! - Sorry.

You're heavier than I thought.

Don't just take care of people's skin, exercise too.

You're so weak.

Sorry.

- I'll cover your legs. - Thanks.

- Where should I put this? - Off to the side.

Wanna kiss?

What's gotten into you these days?

Hey.

Ouch!

You wipe it.

Can I watch TV?

It's hot.

If your family didn't lose the store, I would've told you then.

What?

That I was pregnant.

Really?

Stop joking around.

You're serious?

You thought I'd starve our kid? Is that why you didn't tell me?

You quit taking art classes then.

And your parents thought of sending you to study abroad.

I didn't want to burden you, so I had an abortion.

I'm curious.

About what?

Our kid. How he or she would look like...

Me too.

Had a nightmare?

Mi-ri...

I came to get my textbooks.

And I'll have the abortion.

Just to be safe.

Good decision.

Hi, Mi-ri.

I'm leaving.

- She just woke up and needs to pee. - Okay.

Mi-ri?

Wait here.

What's that?

I think this belongs to you.

I'll take it next time.

See ya.

Why keep meddling in my business?

This is Mi-ri and you, isn't it?

- Give me some water. - Sure.

My sister drew it for me when Mi-ri was 100 days old.

Why did you give birth to Mi-ri?

Because I wanted to.

I only thought of myself.

Mi-ri said she'll have the abortion.

She's better than me.

Did you meet Jun earlier?

Is he really giving up?

No. I convinced him not to.

How?

Your dress for the contest.

I said I'd make him a $4,000 dress for $40.

Instead, it's 70:30 if he wins.

Who gets 70%?

Me.

What about me?

It was originally 50:50, right? I added 20% more.

Weren't you going to give me the prize money anyway?

Chief of bookkeeping is quick with math, huh?

It's old. Whose was it?

It was my aunt's.

Take care.

- Jun. - Hmm?

Come here and look.

It's pretty.

The hairstyle comes down a bit, so bring the line out longer.

We can add light bulbs around it like this.

Hearing about your design concept will help me.

We're going to cut her hair like this in the contest.

I think your lightbulb color will be too flashy for her.

HAIRSTYLIST CONTEST WAITING ROOM

Group A will finish at 3 PM.

Group B, please be ready 10 minutes before then.

Yes!

Mi-hae.

Let's put more shine on her shoulders to get all the spotlight.

Okay.

- Call me then. - Oh! Jun!

You knew your senior was here. Why didn't you come to greet me?

Hello, sir.

Congratulations in coming off the waiting list.

Thank you, sir.

Did you say hello to your ex?

So-young? I didn't know you were working together.

Really? It should be on the list.

Wow! You're chicer than I thought you'd be!

Move your face. Your breath stinks.

We're finishing up. Let's talk later.

Do you get bonus points for using a disabled model?

What?

What's with him?

Yu-jin. Don't mind him.

Mi-hae, get the bags.

Was that Mi-ri calling? Is she at the hospital?

Yes. Ji-yong's sister drove her there.

She just gave her a ride?

She left her alone when she's getting operated?

Well...

Ji-yong didn't go to school today to be with her.

Of course, he should be there!

Group B! If you're ready, please come out to the hallway.

Check if we left out anything.

- So eccentric. - Stop it!

It's to cut the ice. You like this stuff.

I said cut it out!

- It's okay. I'll do it. - Stop it!

Ow! That hurts!

You bitch!

Team 3! No fighting on standby, please!

Jun.

Did you want to give up because of So-young?

Lee So-young.

I don't get why you're acting up like this.

Hey!

Did you two plan this to ruin me?

You're one to talk.

- Don't let them get to you. - Didn't you cast me to get to Jun?

We have 6 minutes left.

- I quit! - Hey!

Is this a joke to you?

Jun!

She said no!

What the hell?

You wanna punch me?

Try it!

Did you cast So-young on purpose? You loser!

I heard what an asshole you are from So-young.

How can you use the disabled woman like that?

Shut your mouth.

Go and bring him.

Calm down, Jun.

We have to go inside.

- Let's just finish the contest. - Agreed.

Is there something between you two? I heard she has a husband though.

Did you have an affair while he's in prison?

- Just shut up! - Jun!

Pretty lady!

Want me to give you a tip?

Don't leave your shoes in the shoe closet.

The damn thief took 'em for his girlfriend

and put fake ones in their place!

- Stop it! - Son of a bitch!

- Did you see me do it? Bastard! - You jerk!

Stop it!

Go ahead, you piece of shit!

- Mi-hae. - Yes.

- Go check on Jun. - Okay.

Wait in the makeup room.

You knew about the shoes, didn't you?

Yes.

Then why'd you pretend you didn't?

Then Jun would never come again.

Is Mi-ri's operation over?

She needs her mother at a time like this.

Yu-jin...

Mi-ri didn't have the abortion.

What?

She wants to give birth regardless of what happens to her.

- She called crying... - Are you crazy?

Why tell me that now!

I'm sorry. I didn't want to worry you before the contest.

Call her.

Mi-ri said she'd call later.

I'll call her first! Call her.

- Yu-jin. Calm down. - Calm down?

People talk like it's nothing because it's not about them!

I'm going to her now.

Go and catch a cab.

Go! Hurry!

Okay. I'll be right back.

Yu-jin!

Are you okay?

You okay, Yu-jin?

Oh, my.

I'm sorry.

I feel so sorry to Mi-ri.

There's nothing I can do for her.

Of course, there is!

And so what if you can't?

Don't cry and laugh at the same time.

- Pretty, huh? - Not really.

What are you doing?

It's pretty.

Did they find a new volunteer for you yet?

Why? Are you quitting?

Yes.

I can't be with the nastiest woman any longer.

What about the money?

Why should you pay me? I'll get it from Mr. Koo.

But there's something I didn't tell you.

What?

I went to a hotel with Mr. Koo.

You slept together?

I don't believe you.

Have you been on the Ferris wheel?

No.

I thought I'd ride that once before the world ends.

40 seconds left.

What's your nickname?

Pardon?

You know my nickname.

It's Kooky.

- What? - Kooky.

Koos are called Kooky. Just like Bangs are called Big Bang.

It's past midnight...

It's a new millennium!

The colorful fireworks embroidered the sky

and the people's shouts awakened the new millennium.

The Bosingak Bell rings to pray for peace.

- In hopes of unification... - What...

They were all lies!

Yes. We're alive.

Should we go now?

I'll wait for you, Mr. Koo.

What?

You said you'd pay me back.

Yes, I promise I will.

I'll go now.

I should see my aunt's burial before turning myself in.

Of course.

Could you wait for me here?

The burial will be done in the morning.

- I'll drive you there. - No, it's okay.

- I insist. - It's okay.

It's gross, isn't it?

No.

It's moving.

I regret not riding the Ferris wheel together.

It's okay.

I'm afraid of heights and can't ride it anyway.

It was just a thought.

I misunderstood and was touched that he said that for me.

Koo Do-young...

I didn't know his nickname was Kooky.

That's why he's so strange.

And I looked up what cockscomb flowers symbolize.

There was another meaning besides love affair.

What?

Unfading love.

There's no such thing as unfading love.

Think so?

You're right.

If love never fades, it'll be too exhausting.

This one is better.

Trusty Tech is too expensive.

You don't work there anymore, so I can complain, right?

Won't it be difficult to install it by myself?

It's easy. Anyone can learn it easily.

Do you raise a dog at home?

Or a cat? Why install this at home?

Yes.

There's a nasty-tempered cat.

Why do you need that at the orphanage?

SPONSORED WEBCAMS The webcams?

Some parents leave their kids there when they go into prisons.

But the kids can't visit the prisons.

You can apply for video visits these days.

At least they can see their parents.

There. Wanna check?

What's all the racket this morning?

What did you find this time?

It's almost done.

STANDBY FOR VIDEO MEETING

There.

What's this?

Do-young?

Hi, Yu-jin.

When can I go inside?

Please go in after 15 minutes.

I didn't know this was possible. It's amazing.

Right.

It's the 21st century.

Why look at me like that?

There are only 5 minutes left.

It's nice to see you.

I missed you.

Yu-jin?

I can't see you.

Can you see me?

Yu-jin!

I can't see her face.

You have 1 minute left.

Yu-jin?

Can you hear me?

Hello?

I met the strange woman you mentioned.

For the first time, I felt rest assured about you.

Do-young? Are you still there?

Yes, I'm still here.

Come out soon, so we can get divorced.

Do-young.

But I don't feel rest assured about...

Don't be tacky...

One, two, three, four, five.

Perfect.

Here.

- Wipe it with this. - Thank you.

The economy is down, so I don't get much work.

I'm sorry I can't pay you often, Chief.

It's okay.

But still...

And I'm no longer a chief.

Right. It's a habit.

So pretty.

What?

Your nails.

Thank you.

Before, I just worked like a dog.

But now, I come here and have tea

and watch people passing by.

That's nice.

- Do-young... - Yes?

Do you know what the cockscomb symbolizes?

Cockscomb flower? I'm not sure.

Take a guess.

Love?

No?

Faith?

Hope?

No.

Forgiveness?

No.

What is it? Tell me.

Love affair.

What kind of a flower symbolizes...

Really?

LEE YOU-YOUNG

LIM SUN-WOO

ROH JAE-WON

a film by LIM SUN-AE