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(Year 1999)

(Police)

(Uhm Jung Hwa)

(Song Seung Heon)

(EL, Oh Dae Hwan)

(Cha Chung Hwa, Hyun Bong Sik, Jo Yeon Hee)

(My Troublesome Star)

(Production Sponsors)

(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children were filmed under production guidelines.)

(Year 2025)

The popularity of the A-list actress, Lim Se Ra,

is taking Korea by storm.

With the growing number of people going crazy for her,

a new phrase, Lim Se Ra Syndrome, has been coined.

Nothing is going my way ever since meeting you!

- Leave! - Love is never enough.

Twelve Percent.

(I am of the Digital Generation.)

Lim Se Ra is also in high demand in the commercial industry.

With products she models for selling out one after another...

"Jewelry Store Girl" starring Lim Se Ra...

as the lead role...

has been in the limelight for breaking...

its own viewership record day after day.

My love for you has never changed.

- Lim Se Ra has been cast... - And it never will.

For the upcoming movie of Director Choi Young Guk...

who won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Why do you keep swaying me?

You have no idea how hard I'm trying to hold back from you.

Se Ra, come into my arms.

That guy is such a loser. Why is he making Se Ra cry?

You're breaking my heart into pieces.

Can a person really be that beautiful?

She looks like an angel.

Come on. It feels like it just started.

- How is it over already? - Come on.

(The rookie detective at Busan Bunam Police Station)

(Dokgo Cheol)

- Se Ra! - Oh, Se Ra!

(Episode 1)

I'm here to press charges.

Press charges? For what?

For fraud.

Fraud?

How much money did you lose?

About 150,000 dollars.

- Did he say 150,000 dollars? - He lost 150,000 dollars?

Please take a seat.

- Here's the pen. - Thanks.

Can you still reach the scammer?

- No, I can't. - I knew it.

The first thing scammers do...

is erase any trace of their involvement.

It sounds like your guy knew what he was doing and bolted.

Who is that awful scammer?

(Violent Crimes Unit 2)

It's Lim Se Ra.

- Lim Se Ra? - Lim Se Ra?

(Produced by GBS)

(Produced by GBS)

I'd like to press charges against Lim Se Ra.

- What's this about? - Let me see. What is this?

- What is it? - Come on.

- Let me take a look. - Move over.

(Letter of Personal Guarantee)

- Is it true? - Is it really Lim Se Ra?

(Name: Lim Se Ra)

As you know,

we ought to investigate this case extra carefully.

- If we act rashly... - Captain.

Those ruthless reporters...

will eat our delicate Se Ra alive.

I can't watch them bully her.

That's my point, exactly.

- Come on. - Then...

can't we just meet with her and investigate?

- Meet with her? - Does anyone want to go?

All right. I'll go then.

- No. Let me go. - No.

- Why can't I just go? - I know Seoul well.

- Listen. I can... - All right. Look.

If I send only one person,

our investigation could seem biased.

- You know? - Right.

For everyone's sake,

it makes more sense to bring her here.

You're right.

All right. Who will contact her regarding the summon?

- You? - I have cardiac insufficiency.

Listening to her voice will make my heart burst.

What about you?

A rejection from Se Ra might give me a brain bleed.

You?

I have an arrhythmia.

Dokgo Cheol, you take the job.

What? Why me?

You're the rookie.

Sir, he can't get in touch with her.

On top of that,

how can I bring Lim Se Ra, the famous celebrity,

all the way here?

Do whatever it takes to bring her in...

for questioning by the end of this month. Got it? Dismissed.

- Dismissed. All right. - But this is impossible.

I don't need anything else from you.

If you can get this done,

you won't have to be on night duty for a month.

- Oh, my. - Nice.

- No night duty for the next month. - My gosh.

- I'm so envious. - Good luck.

Give it your all then.

- Get going now. - Gosh.

- Come on, guys. - He's a handsome guy.

Guys,

I won't be comfortable making the call if you all stare at me.

- Come on. - Good grief.

- You keep talking nonsense. - Just do it.

- Come on. - Put it on speaker.

If you want to listen to it, why don't you call her?

I'm not interested in Lim Se Ra or whatever her name is.

- Gosh. Look at this punk. - Come on.

Hey. When I was a rookie, I did everything...

my superiors asked me even at the cost of my life.

- Right. - That's right.

- Make the call now. - Punch in the number already.

- Okay. - Be strong and call the number.

Put it on speaker.

The number you have dialed does not exist.

- What? - Come on.

Did you punch in the right number?

- Is this guy for real? - Gosh, it's the right number.

- Forget it. - Seriously.

Wait, no. This is the right number. It really is.

Darn it.

She must've changed her number.

Darn it.

(GBS Broadcast Station)

(Waiting Room: Lim Se Ra)

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

You know,

I'm trying to hold back my tears, but I can't help it.

Gosh, this is so upsetting.

Who on earth is he?

Is it him?

The guy who played and dumped you?

Just up until yesterday, he told me I was the only one he loved.

That jerk.

(A handsome actor, Gu Nam Ju)

You just wait.

Why do you look so drawn?

You must take good care of your health...

for our baby's sake.

I'm no longer carrying...

your baby.

- Did you... - You killed our baby.

It was you.

I will...

destroy you.

Thank you, Se Ra.

Wait for my green light before you date anyone next time.

Seriously. You're my lifesaver.

- Hello? - Is this Lim Se Ra?

What if I am?

Hello. I'm calling from a police station.

Mr. Geum Eun Dong filed charges against you...

for fraud.

Can you give me some privacy?

How did you get my number?

We called your agency...

and explained the situation.

Once we sent over a request letter for their cooperation,

they gave me your number right away.

So what?

Right. Looking at the contract provided by the victim as evidence,

it has your seal, a copy of your identification card,

and the letter of personal guarantee.

It proves your involvement.

Yes, I'm Lim Se Ra.

But I'm not really Lim Se Ra.

Then are you telling me you're a fake?

That's not my real name.

If you have a letter of personal guarantee,

it must've been forged.

Guys, she said Lim Se Ra wasn't her real name.

- It's not her real name? - What did she say?

- What's her real name? - What?

- What is it? - What's going on?

My father probably stole my identity.

Your father?

Bong Seok Bong.

He almost landed in jail not long ago,

but he got out because I managed to settle with the victim.

It seems he's already causing trouble again.

- My gosh. - Oh, no. This is crazy.

I've been staying up all night to film the drama.

I don't have time to come down to the station.

Could we sort this out in a written format?

- Tell her it's not possible. - Say no.

Tell her to come down anytime.

Well...

There's no way around it. You'll have to come down here.

I guess I don't have a choice.

I'll talk to my agency.

When could we expect a visit...

Hello? She hung up.

- Gosh. - Oh, my.

- Her father is a piece of trash. - Poor Se Ra.

I feel so bad for her.

Should we just bury this case?

Guys, don't you feel bad for me? She flat-out said no to me.

Oh, shut it. Go and bring her to the station now.

- Come on. - This is awful.

How could a father do that to his daughter?

- Unbelievable. - Go and bring her.

How could her own father...

How many times must I tell you I had nothing to do with this?

I can't go.

I said I won't!

(The commercial shoot for 014 Telecom)

- Hello, sir. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Let's have a great shoot. - I hope we can have a good shoot.

- Hello. - Hello.

Here. I got you the orange juice.

Were you squeezing the orange yourself?

What took you so long?

She's also in the commercial?

Yes.

But you're getting paid double.

Se Ra, I'm begging you. Just this once.

(Kang Du Won, Se Ra's manager)

Hey, it's cold now.

It's cold because it has ice in it.

I want it icy cold.

It should be cold enough to make my teeth fall out.

Go get me another one.

There's no need to give me the stink eye.

We're not the only ones in the commercial.

There's one more joining us.

What's she talking about?

Won Ban is coming in.

- Gosh, it's Won Ban. - He's so handsome. Oh, my.

Hello.

- Hello, Won Ban. - Hello.

Hello.

I guess you were the only one...

who didn't know this commercial was going...

with the Loving Your Friend's Friend theme.

All three of us have leading roles.

Hello.

Hello. My name is Go Hui Yeong.

- Nice to meet you. - Yes.

- Se Ra. - It's an honor to work with you.

Se Ra!

You have the leading role. Go Hui Yeong has a supporting role.

You were afraid I might say no,

so you left that part out on purpose.

Se Ra, please. Help me out just this once.

If you leave now, I'll be done for.

Se Ra.

Move.

You never do anything right. My gosh.

What? She left?

Did she really leave?

Gosh, that nut job.

You know that this is my first commercial.

But you're going to leave? Are you serious?

You won't leave for real, right?

If you want to shoot a commercial, get the job on your own.

Don't think about riding on my coattails.

You were good to me when I was a rookie.

Why the change all of a sudden?

Are you keeping me in check because I'm getting famous?

Yes.

It's ridiculous how fame turned you into a nasty person,

so I'm showing you your place.

Why are we still here? Start driving.

No. Wait.

What are you doing?

From now on,

I'll never forget my place.

Hey, get up now.

Could you help me out just this once?

Se Ra.

I'm not doing this for you.

I'm doing it for the people...

who will have wasted their day because of you.

Yes. Of course. I know that.

- She's coming out. - She's going to do it.

All right. Our actress is here. Let's start filming.

- Hello. - Let's get ready!

- Let's begin. - Hey, get that ready.

(Is loving your friend's friend possible?)

(Call to decide. A lucky present awaits you.)

- Good job. - Good work.

- Great work. - Good job.

- Good job. - Well done.

- Great job. - Good work.

Excuse me.

Could I get your number?

Wait.

Darn it.

Lim Se Ra, who do you think you are, acting up like that?

Get her out of my sight! Please!

This is infuriating.

I thought you were on a diet.

Weren't you planning...

to make Nam Ju regret with your gorgeous new self?

This is a planned diet, Se Ra.

My dinner must be filling, so I eat less late at night.

Let me have your boxed meal if you don't want it.

What? Did you wipe his number off?

Won Ban is super famous these days. Why did you do that?

I'm super famous too.

But I had already memorized his number.

Oh, dear.

It's 0728 again, right?

Just block his number.

This isn't my first rodeo.

If I block his number and change my number,

he'll pursue me more tenaciously and it will make things worse.

Ignoring his calls until he gets tired of it...

is the right way to go.

He didn't sound like the type to give up easily.

Gosh, what is this?

So this is how you're going to play it?

You only have a week left...

until the deadline the captain gave you, right?

Yes.

Now, I've got nothing to lose.

Once he sets his mind to something, he sure goes all out for it.

What are we going to do?

I'll root for you with all of my heart. Okay?

If I get to see Se Ra in person,

my last injury and my heart condition...

will be completely healed. You know?

(Busan Bunam Police Station)

Rookie, I feel the same way.

Okay.

Let's see who comes out on top.

Did she hang up on me again?

You picked the wrong guy.

Are you all right?

Oh, no. What should we do?

You should go to the hospital.

I'm fine. It's a small scratch.

You've been pulling all-nighters, so you must've been distracted.

I'll remember that and be careful.

The filming will start soon.

Using my drama as an excuse to take it easy would be wrong.

Wait here. I'll go and get the first-aid kit.

- I'm really okay. - Wait!

Hey, Du Won. What is it?

It's common knowledge.

Go to a restaurant when you're hungry.

Go to a bar when you want drinks.

And when you want to see me,

watch TV.

Se Ra. You're bleeding.

Se Ra.

Don't even call my name.

Do you think I enjoy doing this?

You know that I'm only doing what I am told.

Just because you're told to, you do everything?

Could you have made me do this if I were your sister?

If you just put up with this this once...

Then I'll have to put up with it...

for the 2nd and 3rd times.

Just this once.

Could you do it just this once? Please?

I'm an actress.

I can pour drinks for all kinds of scumbags.

But only when the camera is rolling.

Do you really not know who made the movie investment?

Leave like this,

and it'll be the end of everything, including Director Choi's movie.

Have you lost your mind, Dad?

You told me that would be the last time.

But it was another scam?

Or were you stabbed in the back again?

Don't tell me you even stood surety.

No, that's a pure misunderstanding.

What about these?

(Notice of Warning)

(I thought the sun was shining, but it was really Lim Se Ra.)

(Queen)

(The greatest actor of our time! Our eternal star!)

(Bong Baek Ja, Lim Se Ra's younger sister)

Study hard.

Don't become like me.

Why not?

If you're that proud of me,

why don't you tell your friends?

Keep it up.

(The Shining Star Lim Se Ra)

("The Sad Voice")

Leave like this,

and it'll be the end of everything, including Director Choi's movie.

("The Sad Voice")

You finally picked up!

Hold on, Se Ra.

- Give me... - I told you not to call me.

Are you looking down on me?

Calling me all the time even though I'm busy...

working day and night.

I made it clear I couldn't go.

Everyone knows my face.

Imagine the humiliation I'd suffer.

Simply because I'm a celebrity,

do you think you can treat me however you want?

Why are you doing this to me?

Just why? What did I do to you?

Ms. Lim.

I'm sorry, but...

No.

I'm sorry.

I truly am.

I'm human,

just like you.

You think I'm a joke too, right, sir?

Sorry?

But I'm not old enough to be called "sir."

I met...

a horrible man today.

Was he worse than me?

Yes.

A lot more horrible.

Actually, there's a movie I wanted to be in.

I think I saw it on TV.

Director Choi Young Guk's movie, right?

It was scrapped today.

No.

I scrapped it.

Who did I think I was?

I wasted the feast...

placed right before me.

Pathetic, aren't I?

No.

That feast would've made you sick.

Forcing yourself wouldn't have been worth it.

No matter what others say,

nothing beats a simple, comforting...

home-style meal.

Don't you agree?

Ms. Lim.

I'm really sorry.

No.

Thank you.

What?

For listening to my story.

But I just spouted nonsense.

I'm sorry.

Where should I go?

What? What do you mean?

To be questioned.

Really? "Questioned?"

- Dokgo Cheol! - Dokgo Cheol!

- She's here! - She's here, okay?

- She's here! - She's here!

- Wait for me! - She's here!

(Busan Bunam Police Station)

(Warm police force standing with the community)

- Hurry. - Where to?

- It's Lim Se Ra. - Where?

- Lim Se Ra. - Where is she?

- Lim Se Ra. - Lim Se Ra.

- Where are you going? - Lim Se Ra.

Darn it.

(Warm police force standing with the community)

- Stop. - Lim Se Ra.

- It's Lim Se Ra. - Where?

- It's Lim Se Ra. - Oh, my goodness.

- She's here. - Get out of my way.

- Move it. - Oh, gosh.

Welcome.

I'm here for questioning.

- I see. - Goodness.

Even her voice is pretty.

- Gosh. - Sorry.

(Busan Bunam Police Station)

(United security awareness for a happy Korea)

I'll take you to the interrogation room.

(Interrogation Room)

Is this really an interrogation room?

You're not just anyone. We wanted to be considerate.

It was prepared especially for you.

- Is she here? - Yes, she's here.

- Gosh. - Move.

She's shining.

I'm taking that cup.

Don't wash it, okay?

To be frank,

this isn't the first time my dad got into trouble.

- Quiet down. - Se Ra.

- From forging my signature... - I can't hear her.

And botching them,

illegal gambling, going to shady places,

and causing unreported accidents.

Ten fingers aren't enough to count them all.

- Seriously? - That's awful.

We're unable to get in touch with your father.

Do you know where he is?

If I knew, I wouldn't be here right now.

Of course.

Please, I beg you.

Please find my dad.

And when you do, put him in jail.

Sure thing.

Sorry?

- What? - What did she just say?

"Jail?"

- Did she say "jail?" - Put her dad in jail?

- In jail? - Why would she want that?

- She's leaving. - See her off.

- Go. - Hey.

- Get out of my way, punk. - Move it.

A heart, please.

- Here. - Thank you.

- Your name? - It's Chil Geom.

- Use my back. - You look much prettier in person.

A heart after my name, please.

I can't believe this.

- Thank you. - My turn now.

- I got an autograph. - Gosh.

- Nice. - I'm jealous.

I want one too.

- Goodness. - Se Ra.

- We need to get going. - Okay.

- Lim Se Ra! - That's all for today.

Good work, Ms. Lim.

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Please come again! - Lim Se Ra!

- Be careful on your way! - Lim Se Ra!

- Let's go. - Don't go.

- An autograph is not a big deal. - No, but listen.

Yes, sir. We're on our way.

Got it.

By the way, Se Ra.

Why did you come all the way out here?

Isn't it obvious? Because they asked me to come in.

No, but...

You're not someone who just comes and goes when someone calls.

Do you think our country's authority is a joke?

You scare me more than the country's authority.

You little...

They must've bothered her like a stalker.

If not, she wouldn't have come.

Who was it? Tell me.

Who dared to bother our dear Se Ra?

Seriously?

Just focus on driving, will you?

(December 31, 1999, The 20th Geumsang Film Festival)

Please make way.

- How do you feel? - Over here.

I'm really nervous...

and happy at the same time. Thank you.

- Please look over here. - Over here.

- It's Lim Se Ra! - Move!

- Get moving. - Quickly.

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Over here, please! - Over here!

Please look this way, Ms. Lim!

(Geumsang Film Festival)

It's Lim Se Ra!

- Se Ra! - You look so pretty!

(Best Actress of the Year)

The Best Actress of the Year is...

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Congratulations,

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra.

(Geumsang Film Festival)

We did it!

- We did it! - We did it! Oh, my gosh!

Thank you.

This feels like a miracle.

And it's you who made...

this miracle happen.

- Se Ra! - Se Ra!

Thanks to the faith, love,

and support of all the people,

I, Lim Se Ra, have finally...

made it this far.

Little did I imagine that...

someone as insignificant as me could be recognized...

solely for my acting.

What a joke.

There were countless hardships and obstacles along the way.

But I was able to overcome them...

thanks to my father,

My dear Se Ra.

My beloved little sister,

and my truly reliable and indispensable team.

Du Won, Tae Sook, and Sun Young.

My loving fans have also helped me.

Lastly,

I want to thank our country's...

public servants and police officers.

And especially, I dedicate this award...

to 0728, who gave me great strength and courage...

when I was struggling.

Thank you.

(Geumsang Film Festival)

- Nice! - Congratulations!

Yes!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

What's so amazing about that wench Lim Se Ra?

What's so special about her...

that she's successful and I'm not?

That crazy wench.

Die.

Die.

Die.

Die.

Die.

Die!

(Treatment Area A)

- Be careful. - Yes, sir.

Early this morning, a van carrying top star Lim Se Ra...

collided with a five-ton dump truck...

- while returning home... - Thank you.

- after an awards ceremony. - Come again.

As a result of the accident, the van overturned,

and Lim Se Ra was rushed to the hospital...

- Oh, my gosh. - in an unconscious state.

- This is bad. - Oh, no.

The entire nation is anxiously hoping for Lim Se Ra,

who remains unconscious, to wake up.

We've been informed that Director Choi Young Guk's movie production...

is facing setbacks and is currently looking for a replacement actress.

I had nothing to do with it.

No, I had nothing to do with it.

I had nothing to do with it.

I had nothing to do with it.

(Year 1999)

(Year 2025)

People say hospital food is bad, but I think...

- it's pretty good. - Is that why you got prettier?

What's this?

What happened?

Oh, right. The car accident.

I was in a car accident.

Does that mean I'm at the hospital?

She's awake now.

Are you okay? Shouldn't we call the doctor?

Excuse me! Over here!

The patient from the car accident woke up.

Du Won.

Du Won?

Oh, dear.

Stay in bed, ma'am.

"Ma'am?"

Have they gone mad?

To leave me alone in a shared room?

She'll end up passing out.

Du Won.

Du Won.

Fortunately, they were moved to a hospital room.

Yes.

Okay. I'll head back after getting a statement.

Got it.

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

Gosh.

Excuse me.

What are you doing?

You recognize me, right?

What?

- Should I? - Let me borrow it for a while.

No. Hey.

Autographs can wait.

What autograph? Hey!

I'm hanging up for now.

Did something happen, Dokgo Cheol?

- Hey, Dokgo Cheol! - Yes. Hold on.

Where did she go?

Du Won.

Du Won?

Du Won.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

Where's the public telephone?

A public telephone?

Give me a minute.

- What's that? - Our hospital's app.

Is that what an "app" is?

Yes, a smartphone app.

"Smart..."

You can find it next to the ATM on the basement level two.

Thank you.

"ATM?"

"Smart..."

What's all this?

Is this a prank show or what?

- Seriously. - Oh, my gosh.

You're the one who scared me.

Give it back when I'm asking nicely.

I'm still paying it off. Come on.

I'll return it in a bit, okay?

It's just a pair of sunglasses.

Give it back, will you? Those were expensive.

I won't be wearing it for long. Got it?

Really, this old woman.

"Old woman?"

Do I look like an old woman to you?

Yes, ma'am. You're an old woman.

- Don't you know me? - This again?

So who are you?

It's me.

So what?

Lim Se Ra.

- Who? - I know it's hard to believe,

but I'm indeed that Lim Se Ra.

Do you mean...

the celebrity Lim Se Ra?

All set, yes?

- Are you kidding me? - What's wrong with you?

- Give it back. - Stay away from me.

- I'll return it soon. - Give it to me.

- It won't be for long. - Seriously.

- Stay away. - Stop it, will you?

- You are seriously... - Where are you touching?

- Don't touch me. Are you crazy? - Really.

- Hurry up and hand it over. - How dare you!

- You... - Gosh, that hurts.

- Hey! - Why, you old woman...

My gosh. What do you think you're doing now?

Men always think with their dirty minds.

Wait.

Hey!

Ma'am. Seriously! Get back here.

Stop right there.

- Seriously. - That man is crazy!

- Stop right there. - Oh, no. Help!

Hey. Seriously, this woman.

- You lunatic! He's a stalker! - "Stalker?"

This guy is crazy. Please take him.

- Let go of her. - He's a psycho.

Why should I? I caught her red-handed. I'm not letting her go.

- We'll have to call the police. - Here, look.

(Dokgo Cheol, Seoul Police)

He's a stalker.

Please hurry. I'm really scared of this stalker.

What? Why won't you take him? Hurry up and take him!

I think this woman is totally crazy.

- Hurry up and take her. - Yes, sir.

- Yes, sir. - I'm a crazy woman? Unbelievable.

You psycho.

Hurry up and take him.

- Gosh, why are you taking me? - Seriously, that crazy woman...

Oh, wait! Hold on.

My sunglasses.

- Goodness. - Darn you!

- Take her. - No!

He's the crazy one, not me!

Goodness gracious. What's her deal?

We never should've let that lunatic get away like that.

When will my manager get here?

What is your name?

You don't know?

Please answer my question.

I'm Lim Se Ra.

Hurry up and call my manager first.

Bong Chung Ja.

How do you know my real name?

Ms. Bong, what did you do yesterday?

"Yesterday?"

What I did yesterday was all over the news. Didn't you see it?

I won Best Actress at the film festival,

becoming the youngest winner to date.

What is it?

Is something wrong?

Don't tell me...

Have I been hospitalized for a long time?

Ms. Bong, what year are we in now?

It's 1999.

What?

Is it already the year 2000?

What?

How much time has passed...

while I was unconscious?

It's 2025 now.

What?

Two thousand and what?

Today is...

April 8, 2025.

(Tuesday, April 8, 2025)

You were admitted to our emergency room yesterday after a car accident.

That's hilarious!

My gosh, you two. You're both such good actresses.

I knew they planned everything in advance for hidden camera pranks.

But my gosh. It really is true!

Am I supposed to faint from the shock or something?

This is hilarious. This looks so real.

Oh, my. "Self-driving car?"

I'm tearing up from laughing so hard. My goodness.

The 2025 AI Big Data Exhibition...

is scheduled to be held in Samseong-dong, Seoul.

It is the largest event in Asia...

in the fields of big data and artificial intelligence.

Hello.

I'm Subi, an AI virtual artist who debuted this July.

At this meaningful event showcasing Korea's leading AI content...

No!

Hey.

Du Won!

Hey, are you all right?

Tae Sook.

My gosh. Where were you guys?

Right here, waiting for you to wake up.

I had a terrifying nightmare.

In my dream, I woke up...

and realized I had become an old woman.

Not just any old woman.

My hair was a complete mess, all curly and wild.

My face was red with freckles everywhere.

I looked fat and old!

And you know what was even scarier?

They said it wasn't 1999.

They said it was 2025 now.

Twenty-five years have passed?

It felt so real.

Honestly,

I thought it was real.

You know, it was a big accident.

It damaged your face.

I know.

My face got damaged...

Hello, there.

It's me.

What's the matter with that lady?

Hello, it's me.

Look, it's me.

Who are you?

You know who I am, right? "Jewelry Store Girl."

Who are you?

You know who I am, right? I'm Lim Se Ra.

What's she saying?

Look at me. Don't you recognize me? It's me.

- It's me. - There are many patients here.

But I'm Lim Se Ra. Shouldn't you recognize me?

I'm a super famous actress.

I'm not really familiar with old celebrities.

"Old?"

No. This can't be.

No...

No, I don't believe this.

That lady was in a car accident?

Yes.

(Last night, at the site of the Obong Intersection accident)

I was tired, so I dozed off for a moment.

I hit the brakes and turned the wheel,

but I didn't realize there was a person there.

Sir, have you been drinking?

No.

We tested him for alcohol. He wasn't drunk.

He just nodded off.

All right. Where's the victim?

Don't you know me?

This again? So who are you?

Lim Se Ra.

She appeared to be in an unstable mental condition.

The thing is...

She lost her memory.

She lost her memory?

Isn't it horrible?

I wouldn't call that memory loss.

It's almost like memory manipulation.

Pardon me?

She went on about how she was Lim Se Ra...

You Gen Z kids wouldn't even know who that old celebrity is.

But even so,

how dare she call herself Lim Se Ra?

I'm suddenly getting angry again. Goodness.

It's me.

(CEO's Room)

- See you later, sir. - See you later, sir.

(Industry Number 1, 2ONE Entertainment CEO, Kang Du Won)

How serious is it to tell me to come in immediately?

It can't be something really serious, right?

Don't jinx it.

I shouldn't have bothered getting a health checkup.

It's always better to be safe than sorry.

Hey, don't open your mouth unless you're about to eat. Okay?

Why say pointless things and make me want to hit you? Just why?

My apologies.

- Let's hurry up! - Yes, sir. Let's go.

So, it's...

really 2025 now?

I'm 50?

So, I was unconscious...

for 25 years?

No.

As I mentioned earlier, you, Ms. Bong,

you were admitted last night following a car accident.

It seems that, at the time of the accident,

a traumatic brain injury damaged the hippocampus,

which plays a key role in memory.

This damage resulted in retrograde amnesia.

"Retrograde amnesia?"

In simple terms,

you've gone back to how you remembered things 25 years ago.

Twenty-five years ago?

Typically, in cases like yours where memory regresses due to shock,

people tend to go back to their happiest moments.

My happiest moments...

But how come no one recognizes me?

Am I...

no longer popular?

- You look stunning! - Over here, please.

You still haven't been able to reach Ms. Bong's family?

I finally got a hold of them, but...

So she does have family. Thank goodness.

They said they were too busy and told me never to call again.

Then they just hung up.

Are you sure they're her real family?

What?

Where did Ms. Bong go?

She walked out earlier, staggering.

I hope she didn't trip and fall.

My gosh. Darn it!

Darn it.

Wait! Goodness, hold on.

Oh, boy...

Darn it. What on earth...

My gosh, sir.

- Are you all right? - Who hit me with the door?

- I don't see anyone. Get up. - This is so embarrassing.

Here.

Where's a pay phone?

How come I don't see a single pay phone around?

Excuse me. May I borrow your phone?

- Gosh. What's with her? - I just need to make one call.

May I please borrow your phone? Just for one phone call.

Let's go.

Where's a pay phone?

(Pay Phone)

Goodness. Are you all right?

Seriously, are you trying to get yourself killed?

Tell me this is a dream.

Please...

Please tell me that all of this...

Please tell me all of this is just a dream.

Please...

What do I do now?

(Epilogue)

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - Lim Se Ra!

- Lim Se Ra! - You're so pretty!

What's this?

It's snowing?

One moment, Se Ra.

- Okay. - Darn it.

Excuse me.

(Busan Bunam Police Station)

Do you want my autograph?

Goodness.

What about this?

Sure. Anything's fine.

What?

Aren't you 0728?

Oh, no.

That wound looks pretty serious.

Who did this?

Oh, it's nothing.

You have bruises all over.

Who did this to you?

You should go ahead and file charges.

I'll go cuff them right away.

Then you'll have to cuff me.

I got hurt while practicing.

I see.

What kind of practice made you end up hurting yourself like this?

My new movie is an action film.

Right.

But you shouldn't have to get hurt...

even if you're shooting an action film.

You should be shooting commercials with that pretty face.

What if you end up with scars?

I'm an actress, not a model.

Pardon?

If I only played it safe and weighed every situation...

before choosing a role,

then I shouldn't call myself an actress.

Thanks for everything.

Lim Se Ra.

Come with me.

Let's go.

It's really fine.

It's not fine by me.

Why not?

What?

Well...

I mean...

Oh, you're a suspect in my case.

That's why. It doesn't mean anything else.

I see.

What?

Oh, no.

You need a bandage on the scrape on your knee too.

Forget it.

What? Wait.

Lim Se Ra. Hold on!

Oh, no.

Wait, just a moment!

(Yebang Bandages)

(My Troublesome Star)

No way.

I stopped working 20 years ago?

I think I saw someone the other day.

Has it been 25 years...

since Lim Se Ra disappeared?

What's that punk doing?

Have you reviewed the truck driver's GPS records?

Do you know Ju Seung Pil?

Why did he ask me to meet at a place like this?

Bong Chung Ja!