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Yoo Ri.

Are you... Chul Soo?

- Chul Soo! - Just leave!

Kim Chul Soo...

Why do you keep seeing things I don't want you to see?

Mr. Seo?

Just hide anywhere.

Why are you going into my bedroom?

Lee Ma Ri?

If you two are seen together, it'll be all over

so I ask that you stop seeing each other!

No.

Let's continue our lesson.

I'll teach you everything I know.

You're in love, right?

I'm not.

It is him.

Should I leave Mr. Seo?

She's not going to continue?

Kim Chul Soo is just tutoring me.

He has no feelings for me.

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

Please don't put him in a dangerous situation.

Let go!

Why can't I cry when I want to?

What is it you wanted to say?

You said you had something to tell me.

How much do you really 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.

What do you know about me?

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

Then be quiet!

Don't cross the boundary!

Why are you getting so mad?

Don't cross this line.

I'll cross it.

I'm going to cross it.

Lee Ma Ri!

I told you not to cross it!

- It's Lee Ma Ri! - Ma Ri, Ma Ri!

It's Lee Ma Ri, right?

What are you they doing?

Lee Ma Ri isn't your friend!

Chul Soo.

Kim Chul Soo!

Sorry.

'Sorry'?

Yes.

Sorry.

Let me explain myself.

You crossed the line.

I told you not to cross it and you did, so...

You wanted me to cross it.

What?

Did you really expect me not to cross it when you drew that line?

No one has crossed it, including me.

Well, it was clearly a mistake and it should never have happened.

So...

Because you love your girlfriend?

I didn't say anything.

Don't overreact.

Let's just stop.

It was a mistake.

Fine.

Yes, a mistake.

Sorry.

Why is he being casual with me now?

Mr. Seo.

I'm Jeon Byung Joon.

Does this mean he's admitting that it was ghostwritten?

Then who's the Paper Bag Dude and why are they hiding him?

Man, he can't admit it.

Byung Joon.

I think we can somehow connect this with those pictures and make this into...

We can't talk about a scandal when others are talking about the ghostwriting.

Just go find Lee Ma Ri's address!

You're their exclusive reporter and you don't even know?

He's the exclusive reporter?

It's somewhere in Seoul...

A mistake?

Hello?

Ma Ri, don't go home!

What's the matter?

The article was published.

Are you crazy?

You can't be coming here.

Let go.

If you go, it's over for both you and Lee Ma Ri.

Let go.

Lee Ma Ri!

Let's go.

You're President Jung Woo Jin from ANC Group, right?

What are you doing?

Aren't you going to drive? That's your job.

I'm her agent.

No, I'll drive.

I'll drive.

Thank you.

I'll go with my agent.

I'll call you.

Follow them.

Yes, sir.

[Byung Joon]

[Mr. Seo]

Where are we going?

I don't know.

Somewhere far.

['Lovers In Asuka' May Have Been Ghostwritten]

[The Paper Bag Dude Was The Ghostwriter!]

Grandma.

Do you know Lee Ma Ri by any chance?

Lee Ma Ri?

You don't, right?

How much is it per night?

You want a room? It's thirty dollars.

What's wrong with you?

What?

Why did you show up there?

It was so dangerous with all those reporters there.

How was I supposed to know they'd be there?

Then why did you go there?

I was just going home.

I was going home too.

But still...

You should've hidden when you saw the reporters.

You should've hidden first.

How could I just watch when you were surrounded like that?

That's not what's important.

The article's been published.

Who divulged it?

I don't know.

Call Mr. Seo and ask.

We should know what's going on so we'll know how to deal with it.

Wait.

Wait.

Ma Ri.

You have to get yourself together and...

Hung...

Hung?

I'm hungry.

I knew it.

But there's no proof yet.

I can just tell.

Lee Ma Ri couldn't have written a book like that.

She's only known for her scandals and

she's more of a celebrity than a real actress.

I know it was ghostwritten.

[Lee Ma Ri Ghostwriting]

I think the two are staying together somewhere.

This is more difficult than I expected.

Please refrain from making such reports.

Hello?

No, it's not true!

We'll have to sue if you keep doing this!

What happened?

Who in the world found this out?

What about the ghostwriter?

The writer guy?

Isn't he the prime suspect at this point?

That's impossible.

I'm sure it wasn't him.

It can't be him.

Is Lee Ma Ri dating that guy?

No.

Hello?

It's not true!

You're saying I did this?

Then why was the ghostwriter article

published as soon as Ma Ri voided the contract?

You think I'm crazy?

Why would I hurt Ma Ri and ruin the reputation of my own company?

Then who did this?

That's what I'm trying to find out.

Whoever it is, he's dead.

I won't let anyone else ruin Ma Ri.

If anyone ruins Ma Ri, it'll be me.

Should I add some eggs?

Of course. How many are there?

Three.

Put all three in.

I don't add eggs.

Why not?

The soup gets too cloudy.

Then add all three and don't stir it.

Even if I don't stir it, the egg still mixes in

with the soup and makes it cloudy.

You complain too much.

One...

We need energy.

Three.

I'm not eating them.

I'll eat them all.

The leftover food...

goes to waste.

Lee Ma Ri. It's Lee Ma Ri, that's what I heard for sure.

Really?

Why would Lee Ma Ri come here?

She said she didn't know Lee Ma Ri.

Grandma.

It's Lee Ma Ri that's in that room, right?

You said you don't know Lee Ma Ri.

I saw Lee Ma Ri for sure.

A lot of people say my wife looks like that Lee Ma Ri girl.

Why would Lee Ma Ri come here?

Right.

He's too shabby-looking for a man who'd bring Lee Ma Ri.

Let's go.

It was her.

Tell us the right information next time.

- It was Lee Ma Ri, right? - I said it wasn't.

- It was. - Just go.

Your wife looks like Lee Ma Ri?

Good for you.

It's not good.

Just eat this.

Should I just go and tell them I'm Lee Ma Ri?

Should I act like your wife?

What?

That old woman and those ladies probably don't use the internet.

I can just tell them I'm keeping my marriage a secret because of my career.

Hey pal, let's stop.

Can you be more consistent?

What?

You treat me casually one minute and formally the next.

I think it's because I'm confused about our relationship.

But I really don't feel the need to make it clear.

What are you confused about?

Whether we're close or not?

So you act casual after we've acted like a married couple

or after you've kissed me...

That was...

Oh, a mistake.

It wasn't a mistake.

Then what was it?

You crossed the line.

I told you not the cross it, but you crossed it.

You were the first person to cross it.

I'm not supposed to see Kim Chul Soo anymore.

I made a promise.

To who?

Just...

To myself.

You have a girlfriend.

So it's wrong.

But...

Now I came here with you.

Because Kim Chul Soo is the only person I can talk to.

What do I do?

What should I do?

I'm scared.

What if you just came clean?

Can't you just confess that it was ghostwritten?

What would happen then?

What about you?

Will it be okay for you?

I want to do that.

Sure, things will become very complicated if you admit it.

But until we get past this, we'll keep running into these situations.

And if you're forced to be stuck with Mr. Seo because of this incident...

Lee Ma Ri.

Are you telling me to give up everything I have?

Why is that giving up everything?

You just have to admit your wrongdoing and start over.

What do you know about the world I live in?

It's not a place with such understanding people.

If I admit it, it's all over for me.

I'll just be a permanent stain on my image.

But you have so much.

That's why!

How can I give all that up?

How will I be able to endure when all those people are talking about me?

Everyone will curse and blame me.

Listen to yourself!

You're saying exactly what Mr. Seo says!

I thought you wanted to leave him.

So the reason you wanted to leave him was because you want to justify things

to yourself by saying, 'it was all Mr. Seo's doing and not mine'?

Everything he's been doing was really all for you!

What are you doing?

I know you're objective and you don't like me

but do you really have to talk to me like that?

Like a stranger?

Fine, let's say I confess to it, like you're saying.

So after I've lost everything, what will I be left with?

It's not like you'll stay by my side.

Will you stay by my side?

You won't.

You can't.

Don't go.

I guess this is really it for us.

The reason I went to see you at the hospital was to

tell you that I can't see you anymore.

So let's really not see each other from now on.

You'll regard me as someone like Mr. Seo and despise me.

I wouldn't want that.

I really don't want you to see me that way.

Thanks for coming outside.

I was wondering how I should bring you out.

I came to get you.

[Choi Eun Young]

Eun Young.

I was worried about you.

Are you okay?

I saw the article.

I'm sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

Where are you?

I'm not in Seoul right now.

I'm with Lee Ma Ri.

Let's meet and talk tomorrow.

Come now.

Now.

I'll be waiting in front of your place.

I'm sorry.

I was worried when you left with your agent

so I just thought I should know where you are.

I don't like those things.

He's not my agent.

Then what is he?

He's my friend.

I started living in this hotel after I moved back from America.

I'm happy that you'll be able to stay here comfortably.

I'll be in the next room.

Call me if you need anything.

Why are you so good to me?

If you feel overwhelmed, just think of me as your friend.

I don't have friends.

I don't trust anyone.

We have that in common.

But that's worse than a straight confession.

You said that man was your friend.

That bothers me now.

If you need a reason for me to help you, there's just one.

I told you I like you.

It's hard for me to believe that.

Other than the fact that we met a long time ago

we don't know anything about each other.

I already liked you way back then.

Even if you're 'Actress Lee Ma Ri', 'Movie Star Lee Ma Ri'

or 'Goddess Lee Ma Ri', to me you're still

that little girl who cried after giving away her doll.

That's why you started liking me?

I probably liked you because my childhood was just as gloomy and difficult.

Shouldn't you have at least one person who knows the real you?

Same goes for me.

I've wanted to hear those words.

But I'm sorry.

That person isn't you.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

I know I'm not that person now.

Just get some rest tonight.

Eun Young.

How long have you been waiting out here?

Wait.

Let me get you something hot.

Eun Young.

I don't think...

we can be together anymore.

Lee Ma Ri...

Do you like her?

You like her?

You're an idiot.

She didn't say she likes you.

She doesn't like you.

What are you talking about?

I...

met with her.

I was wrong to do that to you.

I can't believe I put you in that situation.

I really can't drag this out anymore.

Did she...

tell you to break up with me?

No. There's nothing going on between us.

Us?

Chul Soo.

You're talking about Lee Ma Ri.

Lee Ma Ri.

You were just a ghostwriter and she's a celebrity.

I know.

I'm sure you feel for each other because

you're going through this problem together.

But this isn't real.

I didn't think this was real either.

But she keeps crossing the line.

No matter how many times I draw the line

she keeps crossing it.

But I just can't push her away.

I don't want to see her struggle because of me.

It makes me mad.

I've never felt this way before.

I can't seem to think.

You know I've always been a thinker.

She...

You drew a line...

and she crossed it?

How could you?

You can't do this.

You can't do this.

I'm sorry.

How could you?

Jang Soo agreed to audition so he could be in Ma Ri's movie.

So he's still going to audition?

No sponsors are willing to provide his wardrobe.

That was the deal, but a promise is a promise.

Are you worried?

Worried?

I've told you many times that I don't want to be some Americanized character.

What the hell is an international lawyer?

You'd better do it right.

Don't make us into an agency that can't survive without Lee Ma Ri.

What are you going to do about it if I don't do it right?

You really want to know?

Oh, you were all in here.

Ye Rin...

Hello.

Lee Ma Ri hasn't came back yet, right?

Someone said her car was seen in the parking lot here.

Get her wardrobe!

Wait.

Ye Rin, wait.

You make me nervous when you look at me like that.

What are you doing?

Ye Rin.

Close your eyes for a second.

I stayed up all night thinking about you and folded these.

Man...

Was I supposed to fold a thousand more?

Ma Ri!

I'm glad you came.

I'm glad you came, Ma Ri.

I've been waiting for you.

For me?

I can take care of all this.

I can.

You can take care of this situation?

What have I not done for your sake?

How will you take care of it?

You're going to fool everyone again?

I'll save Kim Chul Soo as well.

You hate seeing others suffer because of you.

Who knows that better than me?

I won't hurt anyone.

I won't let anyone suffer anymore.

So come back.

Renew the contract with me, and let's start fresh.

I don't understand why you want to renew the contract with me.

What's the catch?

There's just one condition.

Don't see Kim Chul Soo again.

Why are you so worried about him?

Because you like him.

Because liking him changes you.

Just go abroad for a month.

I'll take care of everything during that time.

How?

You'll be surprised.

Miss Lee Ma Ri.

Hello, I'm Reporter Jeon Byung Joon of Shinhwa Entertainment.

You may not remember, but I've said this to you about a hundred times already.

He's the writer guy's friend.

That's rude...

Oh, Byung Joon?

How do you know my name?

Let's go, Ma Ri.

Miss Lee...

Where do you think you're going?

But I'm your exclusive reporter.

By the way, I'm older than you.

It's an honor to meet you like this.

Can you sign my book?

Are you crazy?

I'm sorry...

Thank you.

Is he doing well?

I'm doing fine.

Oh, Chul Soo?

Well, Chul Soo is busy these days, because his girlfriend is here from Japan.

I heard you'll be going abroad.

How do you know about that? That's top secret.

What am I saying in front of a reporter?

I won't tell anyone.

I'm on Lee Ma Ri's side too.

You're here, Chul Soo?

I signed for you when they delivered those.

I can't get ride of this egg smell.

I can't get rid of it, no matter how much I wash myself off.

This is why people threw eggs.

What happened?

I met Lee Ma Ri at her agency today.

People were throwing eggs at her.

Actually, I got hit.

I don't know if they were reporters or some angry fans.

They were throwing eggs.

They threw them at Lee Ma Ri?

Yes. But I got hit.

Is it serious?

She isn't the Lee Ma Ri she used to be.

Her fan club closed down because of the negative responses from bloggers.

Her books are being returned.

And there are stories about her all over the internet.

I don't know what she can do now.

No wonder she's going abroad.

Oh, this is top secret...

She's going abroad.

Pretend you never heard it.

For how long? Where?

A month or more.

She'll stay abroad until things settle down.

[Kim Chul Soo]

I left this one out.

Can't you just confess that it was ghostwritten?

Are you telling me to give up everything I have?

You're saying exactly what Mr. Seo says!

Will you stay by my side?

Don't go.

Where will you go?

I'm still thinking about it.

Call me me wherever you end up. I'll come and see you.

Isn't this nightgown too fancy?

Is someone going to see you in it?

Look at her.

You're lucky you're so carefree.

Are you taking books?

Yes.

She's changed.

Now she reads on her own.

Why are you taking that book?

It's so frustrating.

Why are you frustrated?

Shall we take a picture?

Okay.

Go see who it is.

Who is it?

He says his name is Jung Woo Jin.

Let him in.

Okay.

Jung Woo Jin...

The man at ANC?

You two are really dating?

So that article was true?

No.

What about him?

That guy that you like.

Was Kim Chul Soo his name?

He was your ghostwriter, right?

Is he going with you?

Why would he?

If I ask him to go with me, he'll probably say, 'You think I'm crazy?'

I want to meet him sometime.

I'm not going to see him anymore.

Come this way.

Have a seat.

You're so handsome.

Enjoy yourselves now.

Bye, Ma Ri.

Here.

You got it right.

Thanks.

I didn't think I could wait to hear what you had to say.

So I stopped by on my way to a meeting.

I'm going on a trip.

For a month. It could be longer than that.

Do you really have to go?

Well, it won't be good for you to be here in this situation.

I wouldn't want you to stay here either.

I'm running away.

I wanted to say goodbye before I go.

Thanks for everything.

I don't want to hear that.

I might just follow you there.

When I come back from my trip, I may have changed a lot.

I hope that's what happens.

I hope you forget about that other person.

Maybe that's why I'm going.

Enjoy your trip.

Don't worry about the problems here.

The protagonist feels ashamed.

But can we criticize the character for giving up on a dream?

To choose freedom over practicality...

Can we say that so easily?

Anyway, the author created a unique character...

I stayed up all night working on my thesis.

And then I couldn't fall asleep in the morning, so I just came.

If I sleep during the day, it'll throw me off.

Why aren't you even coming to your office?

Is it because of me?

I've been doing a lot of thinking.

Have you thought about me?

A lot.

So...

You haven't changed your mind?

I'm sorry.

I think I need more time.

I can't end up like this.

It's not just any woman.

I can't trust that your feelings for such a woman are real.

You don't seem like the Chul Soo I know.

So everything feels like a lie.

It's not a lie.

You didn't have to be this honest.

You could've just told me to give you some space.

I had a lot of regrets.

Even though you drew that line, I should've cared less.

Was it wrong of me to respect your feelings?

That's not the point.

I'm the bad guy.

I'm bad.

Eun Young.

Well, I can't end it like this.

Give me some more time.

It took a lot for us to get back together.

Can't end like this.

Let's talk again later.

And start coming to the office again.

Professor Ahn is wondering about you too.

[Lee Ma Ri]

I have to go. Sorry.

Hello?

It's me.

I'm going somewhere.

I heard.

You're going abroad?

Do you have anything to say?

Like what?

Like... 'Goodbye' or 'Where are you going?'

or 'What will you be doing there?'

or maybe 'Don't go'?

If I tell you not to go, you really won't go?

Don't go then.

But you still have to go, right?

Isn't Mr. Seo sending you abroad so he can take care of everything?

Yes, you're right.

I was surprised that you called me.

I didn't think you'd ever want to talk to me again

because of what I said.

You're going to say you're sorry, right?

'I'm sorry for saying something like that.'

'You must have been hurt. I'm sorry.'

What I said wasn't wrong, but I...

Forget about it.

I understand, even if you don't understand yourself.

I won't talk about it either.

I don't know if I'll be able to contact you after I come back.

Don't contact me.

Okay.

Okay, then...

Since this is it for us...

Can I say something?

To tell you the truth...

I was going to tell you that I'd stay by your side...

if that's what you want.

Goodbye.

All right.

That's right. We should close up now.

I got a good hand.

Excuse me.

We're closed.

Where's the door to go upstairs?

I can't go up the other way because of my luggage.

I'll leave this here for now.

Lee Ma Ri.

Wait.

What are you doing?

Dr. Kim, that's Lee Ma Ri, right?

What happened?

Lee Ma Ri.

He said he'll stay by my side.

Who?

This guy.

Lee Ma Ri...

Chul Soo!

So that woman was Lee Ma Ri?

The woman who slept over last time?

That was Lee Ma Ri?

Kim Chul Soo!

You said you'll stay by my side, right?

Was it a lie?

[Press Conference With The Ghostwriter]

I have a question.

Is it true that the majority of the book was ghostwritten by you?

Do you agree with the claims?

How did you come to be the ghostwriter for the book?

I'll answer questions later.

I'd like to first apologize to the people of Korea

for writing as a ghostwriter.

I would now like to confirm that this book

'Lovers In Asuka', was not written by Lee Ma Ri.

It was written by me.

I won't ask for anything more.

As a friend...

Or as a partner in crime, can you stay with me?

I can't do that.

Why not?

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