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He said we can't see each other.

I can't agree with that.

You can't agree with that?

What do you mean?

Exactly what it sounds like.

I'm going to live there.

Let's continue our lesson.

I'll teach you everything I know.

- Kim Chul Soo. - I'm being socially responsible.

Since we started a lie together

let's try to make it closer to the truth.

- Forget it. - Lee Ma Ri.

It's okay.

You've been resisting until now.

Why are you doing this now?

You've been forcing me until now. So why are you so stubborn all of a sudden?

Why are you doing this, Kim Chul Soo?

Do you feel sorry for me?

Because I said I liked you?

That was a lie.

How could you believe an actor?

So if you're doing this out of a sense of responsibility, don't bother.

It's not about responsibility.

Then what is it?

I want to help!

Really?

A man went in?

Are you sure?

Okay.

[Contract]

[Lee Ma Ri]

Is it true that the book was ghostwritten?

Her name wasn't even mentioned in the article.

Let me help you.

You heard it, too.

This could also harm you.

Since when do you consider other people's situations?

Why are you doing this?

I can't afford to read in this situation.

Then what else is there to do?

I don't know.

You can't be weak like this.

Well, I don't want to do it.

Why don't you?

I don't want to have you here and put you in danger.

Who asked you to look out for me?

You should worry about yourself.

We can't be together in a situation like this.

I want to stay with you.

You said we're partners in crime.

Partners in crime.

Hello.

Yes, Mr. Director.

The article?

What article?

Okay.

I'll check.

I don't care about articles like that.

Yes.

Okay.

Please leave.

I can't.

Hello.

Woo Jin.

Heathcliff?

I don't know anyone by that name.

I'm talking about Wuthering Heights.

Emily Bronte.

The male character.

The male character?

Yes. Think of me as Heathcliff.

Catherine and Heathcliff were childhood friends.

Yes. Like you and me.

It was destiny.

I want to be your source of comfort.

I saw the article.

I was so mad that I was thinking of calling that newspaper company.

Don't worry about those articles.

Let me know if you need anything.

I'll come at any time.

Yes.

I can take care of it.

See you later.

Destiny.

He's just a childhood friend.

I met him when I was a little girl.

And we met again after all these years.

So it is destiny.

Not...

Your first love.

Your destiny.

You can't have a relationship that's sub-par after that.

Well, if you really don't want to do this...

let's forget about it.

Maybe I was getting ahead of myself.

It looks like you have a lot of people to help you so...

Help me.

But...

You better not ruin yourself because of me, man.

Promise me that.

You think I could control something like that?

But why are you being casual with me?

Why don't you be casual with me, too?

I don't do that with just anyone.

Where's my room?

Is it that one?

Thanks.

Sorry.

Show me my room.

Hi, Eun Young.

I'm returning to Korea this week.

That's good, right?

You are?

You don't sound too excited.

I am.

But I have something to tell you.

I became a live-in tutor.

So I'm at that person's house right now.

I may not be able to see you for a while...

after you come back.

Really?

I can't see you in the evenings but I can see you during the day.

You really have to do that?

This person is in a difficult situation.

It'll just be for a month.

Can you try to understand?

Is it that you have to help or you want to help?

Both.

I understand.

Thanks.

But you're happy that I'm coming back, right?

Yes, I'm happy.

Okay.

Don't you knock?

Why would I knock in my own house?

I've never heard you speak so sweetly.

What?

See?

You only get mad at me.

Thank you.

It's going to be okay.

It will be.

This isn't the first time it's happened.

There have been so many ridiculous articles.

When I film a movie...

The tabloids say I'm dating my male co-star.

A few of them were married.

If I'm seen buying something at a department store...

they say I'm a shopaholic.

I've already been through all of that, so...

No one believes those articles anyway.

But it's true this time.

Have you seen the video clip online that proves Lee Ma Ri didn't write the book?

And starring in that Hollywood film makes her look like

she's running away from the rumors.

Not you guys, too.

We've known each other all these years.

If the reporters don't trust Lee Ma Ri. What is she supposed to do now?

So are you denying it?

Of course.

We don't write articles that we can't prove to be true.

Excuse me. Mr. Seo.

Then what will happen to the ghostwriter?

The rumor is viral on the Internet.

It's Lee Ma Ri.

Miss Lee Ma Ri!

Wait!

What will happen to the ghostwriter?

Hold on.

Go!

But...

[Top Actress's Book May Have Been Written by a Ghostwriter]

Let's put the problem aside and celebrate.

What are you doing?

This isn't the right time to do this.

We're nearing our tenth year.

Here. It's your contract.

Between you and me, this is only a formality.

Go ahead and sign it.

Okay.

I'll take it home and think about it.

Think about what?

You want to play tug-of-war with me during this complicated situation?

What complicated situation?

My name wasn't mentioned in the article.

Did you see people's responses on the Internet?

This isn't going to be easy.

I'm going home.

Ma Ri.

I said I'm going home.

- I'll take you. - I'll go on my own.

Why?

Is someone at home?

Kim Chul Soo?

What are you talking about?

Then is it another man?

Are you having me followed?

Who is it?

It's another man.

Someone I'm dating.

How did you find a new guy so fast?

Let's go.

I said I'm going by myself.

What are you doing?

What's going on?

Are you all right?

What are you doing here?

I'm the one who called earlier.

I'm Jung Woo Jin.

Is it him?

Yes, he's the one I'm dating.

Yes, I am.

So I ask that you never do this again.

We'll have to reschedule our meeting.

Let's go.

I came here to see you.

It's faster if you take the side streets.

I know the way.

I can't believe I'm letting a woman drive for me.

We don't make actors drive.

Have you memorized all your lines for the audition?

Why am I so nervous?

Let's listen to some music.

Why don't you turn that off?

Why?

Ma Ri and I love this song.

I wonder if Ma Ri is okay.

You said you'd let me be in Ma Ri's movie if this works out, right?

You like Lee Ma Ri that much?

You bet.

Why?

Is it her looks?

Her body?

You think I like Ma Ri for her looks?

That's not the only reason I like her.

Everyone says she is a snob.

But do you know how nice she was to me and Eun Shil?

She even came to my sisterís wedding and gave her a cash gift.

And when Eun Shil lost an outfit she borrowed from a sponsor...

Ma Ri took care of it.

There's a reason agents are good to some of their actors.

That doesn't sound very professional.

Being an agent is not just a job.

Isn't it hard?

Bloggers talk trash, critics criticize

fans cheer and agents take the actor's side.

No matter what they've done wrong.

So how could you think of it as just a job?

That's why I think Mr. Seo is too harsh. My agent, too.

I'll be on your side if you do well.

I said no matter what!

I met with the reporters today.

It's crazy, Chul Soo.

The ghostwriting thing could really spiral out of control.

You better be careful.

When did you find out?

I knew from the beginning.

You knew that, too.

How is Lee Ma Ri?

She also heard everything the reporters said.

What did they say?

They asked if the ghostwriting rumor was true.

And they said that it was viral on the Internet.

Lee Ma Ri turned as white as a ghost and I almost fainted.

I don't know why I became your boyfriend all of a sudden, but it's a good feeling.

It's just as you saw.

I'm sorry I made you play along.

No, it was an honor that I got to act with you.

I was going to ask Mr. Seo if I could help anyway.

Is there anything I can do?

Take me home.

- Go in and get some rest. - Thank you.

You're smiling now that you're home.

Are you expecting something nice at home?

Something I like.

What's that?

It's a secret.

Fine. I like secrets.

He's...

Oh, I'm her bodyguard.

And I'm also her agent.

I do a lot of other things, too.

I came to deliver this.

Well, then.

Goodbye.

Who was that?

She'll come to me when it gets harder for her.

Why didn't you go inside?

Why did you lie? You could've told him the truth.

He's my friend, you know.

Oh, that guy.

Did he also know that I was the ghostwriter?

Did anything happen today?

Nothing happened.

How long were you listening?

Something I like.

Listening to what?

Which book did you read today?

Why do you think I'm living here?

Lee Ma Ri.

Why do you think I'm living here?

Fine, I'll read.

We don't have much time if you want to finish everything in a month.

You have to finish one book a day.

One book a day?

Do you know how packed my schedule is?

You can read in between appointments.

Let's figure out a penalty for you in case you don't finish a book a day.

What kind of penalty?

A finger flick to your forehead? Or writing your name with your butt?

Like this?

Or chores?

I have a housekeeper to do those.

You can't let her know that I'm living with you.

Tell her not to come for a month.

Then who'll do the chores?

If you finish a book, we'll share the chores.

If you don't, you do everything alone.

Then that's unfair to me.

Forget it then.

You do all the chores.

Fine, fine.

Let's do that then.

Did you finish 'The Little Prince?'

This much.

Make kimchi fried rice for dinner.

And do some cleaning, too.

Please sign here.

Lee Ma Ri.

Thank you.

Yes, please.

You're here.

I want to make Lee Ma Ri's book into a documentary.

It was rather fun to read a travel book that cites 29 classic novels.

Would it be profitable for you to work with classic novels in this day and age?

That's my job. Spending money.

I think of it as a different form of giving back to our society.

You can't think about profits when you're running an arts and culture channel.

Are you and Ma Ri serious?

Do you manage her personal life?

We manage her heart and soul as well.

I don't think a documentary is a good idea.

There's too much talk because of the ghostwriting.

Whether it's true or not, Ma Ri may have to end her career because of it.

That's not really giving back to our society. Is it?

I guess that was too spontaneous of me.

Who's managing Lee Ma Ri now?

I take care of her myself these days.

Why?

Just as I thought.

I was supposed to star in it.

What do you mean it's been recast?

What can I say when they want to decide when they hear what the media says?

That's what they said?

I couldn't make them wait any longer, so I told them to go into production.

Lee Kyong Joo's taking your part.

She can't act!

I'm stopping the articles from being published.

But all they talk about on the internet is the ghostwriting.

Okay.

I don't have to be in that movie.

I never liked that character.

Don't come.

I'm going without my agent.

Are you leaving now?

Yes.

I'm reading this today. 'Brothers Karamazov.'

You're going to read that one?

This time I picked the thickest one.

I see.

What kind of brothers are they?

It's about sons who conspired to kill a son.

Who tried to kill a son who killed his father.

Oh, it's a thriller.

I guess you could say that.

Did something happen with your movie?

I got cut.

Can you drive for me today?

I have a photo shoot today, but there's no one to drive me there.

Are you telling me to be your agent?

Then am I supposed to drive myself there?

People will look down on me.

So why did you have to fight with your agent?

Come on.

No, I don't like those things.

Eun Shil and the gang won't come, so you won't get caught.

Don't you want to watch me work?

Let's go.

Let's go.

Ma Ri's agent, please take this cue sheet.

Yes.

I'm leaving in two hours.

Ma Ri.

- Hello! - Hey, long time no see!

- Have you been well? - Of course.

I heard you're going to be in a movie. When is it opening?

This April.

Your new agent?

Yes. A friend.

What is this?

The concept of today's shoot is lovers.

Lee Ma Ri and Ji Jin Hee, get closer together and act like lovers.

Give me some melodrama.

Jin Hee and Ma Ri look so good together.

That's why they always cause scandals when they work together.

Yes.

They look good together.

They've been in several movies together.

They probably had something going on, right?

You're in love, right?

What are you talking about?

I can see it all over your face.

Try to look melancholic.

I'm not dating anyone.

It's that guy, right?

What?

It's not him?

It's not.

Really?

It is him. Who is he?

He's just a friend.

That's more special.

You've had a lot of lovers, but you've never had a friend.

Hey, I have to go now.

I need to go and do some research.

But what kind of photo shoot was that? You even kissed?

It's melodramatic.

We look good together, right?

Everyone wanted us to date.

You do look good together. I'll leave now.

Come home early today.

- I need your advice on something. - Advice?

It's very important. You'll come, right?

- Come on. You're my friend. - Fine, but what about dinner?

I'll make dinner. What do you like?

- Pick something special. - Japche.

Japche? That's it?

It's not easy to wash, chop and stir fry everything.

You chose something hard on purpose? Fine.

Be home soon, honey.

Stop that, I said. See you later.

[I came back a day early. Where are you?]

Chul Soo!

Ma Ri.

I said I don't want anyone here.

Do you want to try these? They were made with French flour.

- I got fresh coffee, too. - Thanks. Leave them there.

Are you here because of the contract?

That, too.

I'm still thinking about it.

You must be upset about the recast.

They're considering whether to drop you from commercials, too.

It's pretty bad. I thought you should you know.

Mr. Seo sent you to threaten me?

This is really frustrating. Can I be honest with you?

Go ahead.

You know that Tae Suk decided to publish that book

because you're not that young anymore.

And you need a new image.

And here you are, rejecting him and getting mad at him for no reason.

This is like a kid rebelling from his parents, saying

'why are you protecting me?'

I'm sorry. I don't like to beat around the bush.

Well, I hope you think about this.

Yes, I am a kid.

I've been memorizing what I've been told to memorize and doing what I've been told.

So before it's too late, I want to learn how to walk.

Thanks for your advice.

You'd better go now.

Now you know why you shouldn't be coming over?

Nice to meet you. I'm Seo Ye Rin.

I was on my way out.

You're early.

Wait while I go change.

Okay, I'll wait.

Well, then.

What an unexpected pleasure.

I got to come inside your house.

- You want some tea? - Sure.

How about a drink instead?

It's been a long time since you came here, right?

Eun Young. I actually wanted to tell you something.

Are you here, Chul Soo?

Regarding trade and investment...

Oh, I was on my way out.

Byung Joon, why are you leaving?

We haven't seen each other in a long time.

Right... we haven't seen each other in a while.

It has been a long time. When did you come back?

I'm sorry you keep getting involved in these situations.

I'm fine. It's an honor for me to act with you.

Wait. Let's go have dinner.

I actually came to say something.

- I had a meeting with your head agent. - Mr. Seo?

I wanted to turn your book into a documentary, but he rejected my idea.

The situation is pretty bad right now.

I still want to make a documentary.

Is it too much if I tell you that I feel like

'Lovers in Asuka' brought us together?

That girl from my childhood was no longer there

when I visited her after returning to Korea.

Then she came back as the actress my cousin was dating.

And when she fell into the water in Japan, I wanted to save her.

But I was too late again, like always.

I don't want to be late this time.

What do you mean?

I mean, I like you.

So let's stop acting and date for real.

- How's work? - It's great.

I get articles out of Lee Ma Ri's agency.

I just hang out at her agency.

Actress Lee Ma Ri?

Do you go to her agency often?

Well, kind of.

The president begged me to write good articles about her.

That guy...

I see.

Are there a lot of things to write about?

You know how she's been accused of hiring a ghostwriter for her book?

Isn't that pretty serious?

It should be okay.

There's no real evidence that proves who it is.

What kind of person is Lee Ma Ri?

Lee Ma Ri? I've always loved Lee Ma Ri.

- Sorry. - What?

I mean, Lee Ma Ri isn't really Chul Soo's type.

She isn't the type Chul Soo would like.

Right, she's not your type.

What's wrong with you two?

How's Yoo Ri?

She's been hospitalized.

I see. Why didn't you tell me?

I heard that there's a way to treat it in America.

Money is always the issue.

I want to visit her after we eat.

Okay, let's do that.

So let's stop acting and date for real.

Why isn't he coming?

[Lee Ma Ri]

Excuse me.

Hello.

Why aren't you coming? I already made the food.

Did you forget? You promised and you forgot?

I'm sorry.

Where are you?

I'm at the hospital, seeing my sister.

Your sister is sick again?

Something like that.

- Are you by yourself? - Yes, I am.

- Then should I come? - No.

What if people recognize you?

It's okay. It's nighttime.

No, don't come.

Okay.

I'll let you go if you have nothing else to say.

Wait.

Should I leave Mr. Seo? What do you think?

Do you think I could do this on my own?

Why would you ask such a question at a time like this?

Just give me a simple answer.

Simple...

I think it's be better for you to leave him, but why are you asking me?

Fine, bye.

Hello?

She is going to leave him?

Okay. I should just go.

It'd cost a lot of money if Yoo Ri went to America to have the surgery, right?

But they said that's the only way.

I'd send her if I could.

They don't have that kind of money.

Maybe Bo Yong has some money saved.

I told you not to talk about that tramp.

She'd actually take that money instead of give it.

I don't like her either, but we need money for Yoo Ri's surgery.

And it seems like she comes by to look after Yoo Ri these days.

Here. We can sell these.

You said that these were more precious to you than your own life.

You even asked us to bury them with you.

The marriage is over. He's already dead and gone so I have no second thoughts.

Let's sell these, too.

This is pretty expensive.

I never even wore this on dates, because I didn't want it to get damaged.

Put those back.

But Ok Ja, you don't have any money.

How many zeroes is this? One, two, three, four...

Ok Ja. You saved up the rent the kids have been paying you?

I had to accept rent from them, so that boy could walk around with his head up.

You couldn't have gotten this much money from their rent alone.

I've been saving up so they'd have some money when they were ready to get married.

But this is surely the right time to use it.

You're the best, Ok Ja.

Get away from me if you're going to cry.

- You don't want to go home? - A little later.

You want some coffee then?

Aren't you tired?

Should I take you home?

Are you going to stay here tonight?

Yes.

I can't go home for a while.

It'd be nice if Yoo Ri could get that surgery.

My dad wants to see you sometime.

Lee Ma Ri.

Oh, I think I got the wrong room.

Hold on, Eun Young.

I sort of knew.

You ghostwrote Lee Ma Ri's book

and now you're her live-in tutor, right?

I'm sorry.

I was trying to find a way to tell you.

I won't get the wrong idea.

I caused all this.

You chose to ghostwrite because of me.

You ghostwrote for her so you have to help her.

So I won't get the wrong idea.

But I'm a little concerned because she's so famous.

And it has become such a big issue now. So I'm worried.

I'm worried that something might happen to you.

Can you just not help her?

It's not just helping. I feel responsible.

I was wrong, too, so I want us to take equal responsibility.

- Us... - Eun Young.

I wasn't honest with you, because there was something I didn't want to admit.

It's okay. I know you didn't decide on a whim.

I'm sure you refused at first, but you probably had no other choice.

I know you.

It's not that. I have something to tell you.

Stop!

Stop it. Let's please end this discussion here.

Hello, Mr. Seo.

Ma Ri sent this. It came in this morning.

- She acted difficult for no reason. - What is it?

The contract.

She's not going to continue?

What is it this time?

Ma Ri doesn't want to renew her contract. Convince her.

President Seo, let me ask you, just in case.

Did you publish that article?

What are you talking about?

I've been working in this industry for decades.

And I have this inkling.

Why would I damage my own merchandise?

If you didn't do it, then that's a relief. Not that I doubt you.

Stop this nonsense and help me with the contract.

- I need to rethink that, too. - Rethink what?

When I sent Ma Ri to you, I wanted you to look after her, not toy with her.

- Even about Suh Woo Jin. - What?

Do you know how much Ma Ri struggled because of that?

She's never been able to like someone after that.

Why are you bringing that up now?

I know I owe you a lot, but this is wrong.

Since when do you care about Ma Ri so much?

It's already been ten years.

It didn't begin with the right motives, but now I'm sincere.

I'm the one who took her in when she ran away from home.

So you're saying you'll sever ties with me?

Just take care of the article first. Then, I'll think about it.

You'll regret this.

Fine, it'd be nice to see what regret feels like.

This is Seo Tae Suk from TS Entertainment.

- Hello. - I'll have coffee.

- Their cakes are good, too. - I don't like sweets.

- Diet? - No, I don't go on diets.

I'm sorry about last night. I looked silly, right?

I didn't mean to fool you. I'm sorry.

I'm not here to get mad at you.

Please don't get any ideas.

I'm here because I'm worried.

Yes. You know, Kim Chul Soo is just tutoring me.

He has no feelings for me.

Of course. I know that better than anyone.

I'm not here to talk about that. I don't have to worry about things like that.

I trust Chul Soo.

I'm sorry to say this, but I'm worried about the ghostwriting.

I know it's a sensitive and important issue for you, too.

But it may actually be a bigger problem for Chul Soo.

I'm aware of that.

It should never have happened.

It's my fault.

Have you read his novel?

No.

It's very good.

This ghostwriting thing can't ruin his future writing career.

I'd like to ask you to stop seeing him.

Please don't put him in a dangerous situation.

Contrary to his appearance, Chul Soo is soft-hearted.

And he can't refuse people when they ask for help.

Especially because he is partially responsible for this problem.

Right?

So that's what Kim Chul Soo said?

Yes.

I see.

It must've been difficult for him. I begged him a lot.

I feel bad.

Do you like him?

You don't. Do you?

Do I have to answer that?

No.

Okay. I'll stop.

I'll quit the tutoring, too.

I won't see him anymore. I don't need to see him.

Nine o'clock sharp! I'm not late today!

What are you doing?

It finally happened.

They revealed the name of the ghostwriter.

Someone has a theory about the Paper Bag Dude.

Who was once involved in a scandal with Lee Ma Ri in Japan, wrote the book.

Prepare for the interview!

Where are you? I have something to tell you.

Can we meet somewhere?

I'm on my way to the hospital. Yoo Ri's been burning up.

I'm sorry about last night.

You're sorry and yet you didn't call?

The kimbap was good.

You ate it?

You didn't throw it away, did you?

I ate it all.

I have something to tell you. I'm coming to the hospital.

You're coming to the hospital again after what happened?

- It's a secret. - Fine.

How did you get sick like this? It's my fault.

It's my fault.

It's okay. I'm fine, Mom.

Don't cry.

It's my fault. My baby.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Come with me.

Let go!

Chul Soo!

Let go!

Let go!

Why are you like this?

Chul Soo. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Look.

Call me Mom. I'm still your Mom.

Don't do this.

Don't pity yourself. Don't do this.

You think this is self-pity?

I heard about Yoo Ri's illness for the first time today.

How could there be a disease that's incurable

and no one knows where it will attack next?

It's all my fault.

If you're so sad, pray and cry by yourself.

Don't do this in front of Yoo Ri.

You cold-hearted jerk! Why can't I cry when I want to?

Why can't I? Why?

What should I do, Chul Soo? I should get some money for Yoo Ri's surgery.

But some debt collectors are coming from America. I'm dead meat.

What should I do, Chul Soo?

Leave. Leave now!

Chul Soo! Chul Soo!

What did you want to tell me?

You said you had something to tell me.

Are you mad?

How much do you need?

If I tell you, will you give it to me?

I will.

- What? - As a token of gratitude.

You weren't tutoring for free anyway.

So you're saying you'll pay me for the time we've spent together?

I received help from you and you need money.

What do you know about me?

Fine, I don't know much but...

Then be quiet! Don't cross the line!

Why are you getting so mad?

Don't cross this line.

I will cross it.

I'm going to cross it.

Lee Ma Ri!

I told you not to cross it!

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