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OUR UNIVERSE

- I brought this. - Really?

This is fine, right?

What I actually wanted

were days that were totally mundane.

What I actually hoped for

was something totally for me.

Through these technological innovations, the rate of rebuying...

The ID card of a full-time employee and sufficient days off.

The sofa I chose

and a house I can nail onto.

Who would have known...

That one day

an intruder would come

shattering my days of peace?

Who knew that I would meet that kid

who would destroy everything in my territory?

IT'S WOO-JOO

Like a natural disaster

a bomb

or a bolt from the blue...

I was once the center of my own universe...

Until a different universe

- dropped in out of nowhere. - Dropped in out of nowhere.

OUR UNIVERSE

EPISODE 1

I think the natural light looks fine now.

Could you remove the reflector?

Its light is breaking the tone of the scene.

Hey, your head sticks out at this angle.

Raise your hands higher.

You need to move back.

I said you need to move down.

Hey, move in.

You have to move in.

I told you to lower the angle.

The angle? Got it.

I'm sorry.

DELIVERY COMPLETE

YOU HAVE REACHED 30,000 STEPS!

What?

It's raining.

Yes, time for a change of plans!

How many days have passed since we last celebrated?

You have to go to the supermarket on rainy days.

Everything is on sale.

I won't have to worry about breakfast for a while.

Raw fish is offered at a discount on rainy days.

Just a minute.

When did you get here?

Now, just wait ten seconds.

- It's here. - What?

We will now begin the final sale of the day.

40% DISCOUNT

We will now begin the final sale of the day.

You're really unbeatable, Hyun-joo.

It all comes from experience, you know?

Let's go home.

Ta-da.

It's pouring buckets.

Let's head inside.

Come on, let's go.

Shopping for items on sale and kimchi pancakes...

I've waited so long for a rainy day like this.

Here's the special set meal you ordered.

Cheers!

It didn't rain for so long, it drove me nuts.

It just doesn't taste the same if you order this somewhere else.

Yours taste better since it has corn.

You signed up for more part-time jobs, didn't you?

No, I didn't.

I heard the cost of canned corn increased.

So you didn't get into BS Food?

Can you tell?

Yeah.

You always overreact when that happens.

Your voice gets all high

and you don't answer my calls.

I know you.

It's not just because of my part-time job.

The recruitment was way too competitive this time.

I'll get into a full-time job before I graduate though.

Hyun-jin.

What's the rush?

You're still young.

And...

you have this reliable umbrella with you.

I'm not that young.

Hyun-joo.

I'm one of the top students at Seorin University.

Hyun-joo.

That's not what's important right now.

- The chili mayonnaise is? - That's right.

How did you know?

Yes.

I'll get that for you.

Oh, thanks.

Who is it?

It's Woo-jin.

Excuse me, Mr. Seon Woo-jin.

My sister didn't even tell me that you proposed to her.

It's because of me, isn't it?

Before, she said she'd wait until I graduated.

Did she now say she'd wait until I got a full-time job?

Well, you two are very close

so I understood why.

I'll allow it.

I'm practically her parent.

So let's have our families meet.

What?

Call over everyone in your family.

Cheers.

That guy over there. Seon Tae-hyung.

He was the assistant with the reflector.

He already had them in the proper angles without needing further adjustment.

I did think that our A-cuts were pretty elegant.

You saw how he brought out the reference photos right away, right?

I mean, thanks to him

the quality of today's photos went up a notch.

He has to do at least that much

since he was a street photographer.

He didn't major in photography

- One more glass, please. - or even go to college.

That award he won at some local photo exhibition?

Apart from that, there was nothing on his resume.

I can't believe you remember all that.

You must really care about me.

Of course.

It's not every day you see a photographer

who's from an orphanage and didn't attend college.

Exactly.

And yet, you're getting a lot of help from this street photographer.

Like you did today.

You...

You must think we're on the same level

just because we're both under the bright lights, don't you?

Hey, wake up.

Hey, you two.

You guys

are just like gum.

Something to spit out once the flavor runs out.

Except that guy doesn't even have flavor.

I love you, Tae-hyung.

What's this about?

You don't remember what happened last night?

As of yesterday, you're someone I aspire to be.

You were amazing.

What on Earth are you...

Hey!

Instead of picking apart someone's background,

why don't you relearn things like presets and luminosity?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Fine, I quit.

Forget having flavor.

You're not even gum worth chewing on, you...

Excuse me! I'll pay up

in full.

You remember now, right?

- You really were dope yesterday. - I'll call you back.

Wait, Tae-hyung...

You crazy bastard!

Let's make things clear.

You didn't quit. I'm the one who fired you first.

TRANSPORTATION FEE MONTHLY RENT

CREDIT CARD BALANCE: -300,000 WON

This can't be happening.

No!

It looks great on you.

You must be tired, Woo-jin.

No, I'm all right.

Please come this way, sir.

All right.

It's so pretty.

Okay.

BALANCE 1,207,000 WON

Let me see...

Hey, Hyun-jin!

Why are you so down?

Se-yeon.

Do you know what this is?

- What? - This.

Oh, it's a Rorman lamp.

As I thought.

You know what this is.

Come on, I used to collect lamps as a hobby.

But what about it?

My sister liked it.

It's the first time my sister ever said she liked something.

If I think about it

we always bought things

if we ran out

or needed something.

That makes this

the first thing my sister liked regardless of that.

So I really want to get this for her

but I don't have the money.

Hey, Se-yeon.

Do you have a Bell Pepper account?

I'm not glad to see you guys.

Now the other side.

Get off, now.

So heavy.

Your place is way too furnished for a guy living alone.

I care a lot about my own place

since I'm a street photographer.

Hey, you need to take care of this first

if you want to protect your place.

I told you to fix that habit of splurging when you get mad, didn't I?

But that guy pissed me off!

Sir.

Can I get a no-interest loan?

My studio has been in the red for four months

so I stopped renting my apartment unit.

What's there to worry about when you can just sell one of these?

I'll make sure they sell at a high price.

This looks like the latest model. How about this one?

No.

What about these?

These miniature furniture pieces look fancy.

This isn't just furniture.

This is Charles, Elizabeth, and Alice.

They are my companions.

- How about these? - Are you crazy, Seung-taek?

This is practically my heart.

Let's go with this.

Okay. This looks pretty vintage.

Hey, cut it out and put it back.

What?

I didn't know you had a brother!

What?

I'm an only child.

And these won't be worth much anyway.

Then this is the only option we have.

We have to sell something that'll be worth a lot.

Like this, in a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Bell Pepper.

Hey, someone is selling the lamp.

You're the best, Se-yeon.

I knew there would be a seller in your neighborhood.

The available items vary drastically depending on your location.

I'm glad it's working out.

Let's contact them right away.

Is the lamp already sold out?

See? We already have a potential buyer.

Check out my mad skills.

Wait, this person only gives away items for free.

She doesn't buy or sell things.

She only gives them away.

Well, that sounds all right.

We'll be able to see eye to eye.

These kinds of people generally don't haggle over the price.

We have to shave off at least 100,000 won.

People are usually fine with making a 10% discount.

But it costs over a million won.

Do you really think they'll discount that much?

Bell Pepper.

Is the lamp already sold out?

- Nope, it's not. - Then I'd like to buy it!

Are you fine with not haggling?

I never haggle too much.

- Can we meet today? - When and where?

Can we meet near Seongso station at 4:00 p.m.?

Okay.

I swear I'll go all out on every technique I know.

My baby.

I'll make sure to find out if your buyer will truly cherish

and take great care of you.

Bell Pepper?

Right. Are you Mr. Uncool?

Are you Generous Se-yeon?

- Yes. - Hello.

It's a Rorman lamp, right?

Yes. It's in great condition as mentioned in my post.

I was very careful when I used it

so there is very little wear and tear.

I know I said I don't haggle, but...

But?

Round one.

SLASH THE PRICE

I was wondering if the price could be lowered.

Well, you did use it for a year.

Then that just makes it used goods, doesn't it?

Used goods?

Watch what you say about my baby.

I took extremely meticulous care of it

so given its condition, I believe it should even be considered vintage.

Round two.

TELL A SOB STORY

The thing is, I really need to buy this lamp.

We didn't have parents

so my sister raised me since I was nine.

Are you saying...

this is a gift for your sister?

Yes.

I'm getting this as her wedding gift.

I see.

Enough of the sob story.

What? Did you just call that a sob story?

I just told you the truth.

Whether it's the truth or not

I don't care what your family is like.

I'm an orphan

so any talk of family won't get an emotional reaction out of me.

Round three.

NITPICK

So...

This isn't a fake, is it?

A fake?

Did you just call my baby a fake?

I mean, it's covered up so thoroughly that it's hard to tell what's inside.

Why not strip off some of the bubble wrap?

Then strip it off.

You'll see how exquisite it is.

FINDING FLAWS

Final round.

There are quite a lot of scratches.

- There's a smudge. - It's called a relief.

It's part of the design. That was printed on.

Forget it. The deal is off.

I'm going to buy it, you know.

She's so rude.

She even brought an adapter?

It's so pretty.

- Can you take a photo? - I am pretty handsome.

I mean with the lamp.

She really must be nuts.

I'll just do as she asks and make her leave.

Wait, does she think I'm taking photos of her too?

So are you going to buy it or not?

I never said I wasn't going to buy it.

This is my sister's.

You need to pay up for it to become your sister's.

It's still mine for now.

Hey, that's dangerous.

Are you okay?

My sister's lamp.

Excuse me.

Can you please leave?

The deal is off.

I've had enough of talking to someone as unreasonable as you.

Just go. I'll consider this my unlucky day.

Fine. I didn't want to give my sister a broken lamp anyway.

I was willing to get even a broken lamp as my sister's gift.

I never should've agreed to this.

Are you okay, my baby?

SE-YEON

So are you going to buy it or not?

I don't want to meet that rude woman again though.

You'd better give my phone back before I report you.

Please, my sister will be meeting her future in-laws tomorrow.

My brother-in-law is a cop!

I'm really going to report you.

Whatever. If you say so.

- Hello... - Hey!

I said give me back my phone!

I really don't want to keep interacting with you either.

Just come pick it up now.

Where should I go?

Where we met today. Seongso Station exit two.

It takes me three hours from there and back.

Then I'll be there tomorrow

around 5:00 p.m. after my sister's pre-wedding gathering.

So annoying.

GROOM: SEON WOO-JIN BRIDE: WOO HYUN-JOO

Woo-jin.

Woo-jin!

Don't go.

Woo-jin!

There are all kinds of food here.

How did you manage to make a reservation here?

It's a formal gathering between our families.

It's the least I could do.

Please enjoy, brother-in-law.

I'll be buying

so eat up.

Let's have a proper gathering between our families.

It's fine. I'll buy.

Come on.

There are more of us than there are of you.

Of course I should buy.

Please, enjoy.

Try some of this, Hyun-joo.

This place has the best marinated crabs.

- Really? - Yes.

I saw it on a blog...

I almost forgot.

- Woo-jin. - What is it?

The guy on Bell Pepper?

Sorry for being late.

I received my invitation rather abruptly yesterday.

Hey. This is just for our families.

- What are you doing here? - Long time no see.

Brother.

How many years have passed since then?

- Brother? - Come on.

So, do I call you my in-law now?

Let's eat.

This is a great restaurant.

I love marinated crabs more than anything.

Hyun-joo, have some abalone...

This must be wild abalone. It's so good.

We must have similar preferences, like with this restaurant.

You know my tastes so well, my in-law.

Hey.

We need to talk.

Whatever you say.

I almost forgot.

I never properly thanked you.

Thank you.

Thanks to you

I met my long-lost brother.

Didn't you say that you were an orphan yesterday?

As you heard a moment ago

it has been a long while since we last met.

Are you really his brother?

I was never told anything about you.

He said that no-one else would be coming to this gathering.

I see. So that's what he said.

I get it.

Woo-jin.

What?

He's the brother you mentioned last time, right?

Yes.

I think I need to have a talk with Tae-hyung first.

Right.

WOO HYUN-JIN, WOO HYUN-JOO WOO-JIN

THE "WOO" FAMILY

You must be Tae-hyung, right?

May I ask what you do for a living?

Woo-jin.

Guess what I do for a living.

I'm a photographer.

I see. You're an artist.

That's amazing.

How old are you?

I can't believe this.

So he really never told anyone about me.

Hey, Tae-hyung.

Let's talk outside for a moment.

Why?

Are you scared I'll mention that you abandoned me at the orphanage?

Did you know?

This guy

has a habit of abandoning people.

He abandons his family

the moment things get too hard for him.

So don't trust him too much.

Woo-jin.

Tae-hyung.

Seon Tae-hyung.

We need to talk.

About what?

That you should've been more thorough when you abandoned me?

Woo-jin.

Do you know why I became a photographer?

It was because of you.

Do you remember the last birthday present

you gave me?

That camera was all you gave me before you left.

And yet, I believed in your stupid lies.

Even from that moment, you planned to set me aside

and make a family of your own.

Sorry for coming all the way and interfering with your plan.

I don't know what I was expecting.

I won't wait for you anymore.

This time

I'm abandoning you.

I can't bear to tell you to have a good life.

Let's never meet again

Seon Woo-jin.

Woo-jin.

Can I really get any one of these?

Say, "cheese."

Happy birthday, Tae-hyung.

I wish it were my birthday every day.

Do you like your new shoes?

Yeah!

MOONLIGHT ORPHANAGE

Woo-jin.

I swear I'll come back for you

when the rain stops.

Just wait right here.

Woo-jin.

Woo-jin!

Don't go.

Woo-jin!

Next, the bride and groom...

He didn't show up.

Who?

What?

It's nothing.

will take this opportunity to greet the guests.

Now, we'll take a photo of the bride and groom's families.

Please join in.

THREE YEARS LATER

- Hello. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Hi, Hyun-jin.

You're early today too.

WOO HYUN-JIN SODAM H, TEMPORARY ID

What if we opt for a brighter vibe?

- Have some coffee, everyone. - Have some coffee.

- A latte. - Here.

It's our biggest project.

Herée's limited-drop live campaign.

Finally, a home of my own.

Now I can do whatever I want

such as hammering in nails to the wall.

I should've quit photography three years ago along with you.

I'm still just an assistant.

How did you get this apartment unit?

And a 14 pyeong one at that?

A freelancer wouldn't know about benefits

such as being able to get a loan

and the four major insurances

that come with being an office worker.

So you're never going back to photography?

I thought you said you'd die without coolness in your life.

I'm still alive, aren't I?

And I don't have anyone to show my photographs to anymore.

Who?

I'm going to put a shelf here for my collection.

And I'll buy a sofa while I'm at it.

Where's the damn fun in that?

You were never a hardworking planner.

That's not who I aspire to become.

You need to aspire to own a home, not to become somebody.

People eventually betray you someday.

Meanwhile, money and a home

never betray you.

Look at this.

This is the perfect life of someone living alone.

Cutting everything else out made things work out for me in the end.

I love the view.

EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT OH YU-JIN: FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

JUNG MIN-JU: FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE WOO HYUN-JIN: ON HOLD

But why not me?

I mean, we all know how hard you work.

But sometimes, working hard just isn't enough.

It's great that you graduated from a renowned university with top grades.

But so did everyone else.

There has to be something beyond that.

These days,

even your resume has to be built on money.

Why is it so hard to make a living on my own?

What do I tell Hyun-joo now?

MY DEAR SISTER

YUSEONG VILLA

You made so much.

I wanted to eat your glass noodles so badly.

You even made tteokbokki too?

Sweet!

Here's the thing.

That place keeps adding perilla leaves to the tteokbokki.

I just don't get it at all.

Living alone made me realize how nothing beats a homemade meal.

Are you sure you're having proper meals?

You've lost even more weight.

What? I actually gained weight.

The corporate cafeteria is top-notch.

Every meal there is perfectly balanced.

Don't worry about me.

Things sure have changed now that I'm a full-time employee.

It's one day of working overtime after another.

That's why I couldn't answer your calls.

Sorry about that.

You should come back to Seoul.

I've been unpacking our things

and I found all the materials you prepared for recruitment at BS Food.

You should make use of your major and try applying again.

What are you talking about?

Well, I can afford to support you now.

So...

I'm saying that you can take your time.

You've been working hard nonstop.

But that's bound to burn you out.

Hyun-jin.

Come home.

This time, I'll make sure to provide proper financial support.

I need to use the bathroom.

HOW TO PASS THE JOB INTERVIEW SECRET TO WRITING COVER LETTERS

REAL KEY TO GETTING THE JOB

Hyun-jin.

You want me to live here?

When did you find out that I didn't get full-time employment?

Why do you always make a fool out of people?

Do you know that every time you do this

it makes me feel so damn pathetic

because of you.

Why would you say that?

You still think I can't make a living for myself, don't you?

Isn't that why you made a room for me here?

Do you have to make me a thorn on your side?

Why would you be a thorn in my side?

I am, though.

Thorns stabbing deeply in your side.

Hyun-jin.

It's too much for me.

Sometimes

I wish I were alone.

I don't want to be Hyun-joo's sister.

I just want to be by myself.

Woo Hyun-jin.

Don't say things that you'll regret.

I won't.

I'll never stay here.

So please...

leave me alone.

I foolishly acted out just because of my pride.

I'm the worst.

YANGSEONG PRECINCT

You still can't reach your sister?

She must have been really upset

judging by how she ghosted you for days.

I'm sure she'll contact you today.

You two always made up eventually, no matter what.

I won't take too long. I'll be there in 20 minutes.

I'll see you later. Bye.

I see. It's your wedding anniversary.

Are you going somewhere nice?

Why? Are you jealous?

Of course.

Just get back to work, you punk.

- Goodnight, sir. - Thanks.

- Bye, guys. - Have a good night.

- Thanks. - Bye.

You should get married too.

Come on.

TEAM LEADER JEON MIN-CHEOL

WOO-JIN, YOUR FATHER WILL BE ON PAROLE ON JUNE 1ST FOR BEING A MODEL INMATE

TAE-HYUNG

TAE-HYUNG

HEY, WOO HYUN-JIN ARE YOU NOT COMING HOME?

FINE, I'M SORRY, PLEASE CONTACT ME HYUN-JIN, PLEASE CALL ME

I still can't reach Hyun-jin.

Woo-jin.

What are you thinking about?

Sorry?

Did something happen?

No, it's nothing.

Is it something to do with Tae-hyung?

You always get tense whenever I bring him up.

You're not ready to talk about him yet, right?

The truth is, Tae-hyung...

BS FOOD APPLICATION RESULTS

2025 BS FOOD RECRUITMENT APPLICATION RESULTS

YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN REGISTERED

MONDAY, MAY 12TH MOVING INTO MY HOME!

INCOMING CALL

Hello?

Hello?

Hyun-joo.

I like you the most in the whole wide world.

Really?

How about you?

I like you the most in the whole wide world too!

Woo-jin.

When are you coming back?

You said you'd come back when the rain stopped.

How many more nights do I have to wait?

Ten?

A hundred?

After a hundred nights pass

and you grow up a bit

that's when I'll come back for you.

I won't wait for you anymore.

This time

I'm abandoning you.

Let's never meet again

Seon Woo-jin.

I swear

I'll come back for you.

Do you have to make me a thorn in your side?

Why would you be a thorn in my side?

Sometimes

I wish I were alone.

I don't want to be Hyun-joo's sister.

I just want to be by myself.

I was lying about all of that, Hyun-joo.

How could you just take that at face value and leave me here?

I didn't mean that at all.

Mommy.

FUNERAL HOME

Where is it coming from?

I think it's in the next room.

- Why is the baby crying? - Goodness.

That baby was the only survivor, right?

It's such a shame.

Are you hungry?

What is it?

It's okay.

Mommy.

Did you get hurt?

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Why? What is it?

Look at your auntie. Come on.

Mom.

Woo-joo.

Wait, what?

Are you all right?

Did you hurt your wrist?

You need to see a doctor.

Take it slow.

Go and see a doctor. Goodness.

Hold it steady.

Woo-jin.

I'll erase you

from my life as well.

Chief Mourner.

You have guests.

Lieutenant Seon

was a good man.

He took great care of his juniors.

He was...

He really was someone to look up to.

Will you choose the spicy beef soup

or the beef and radish soup, sir?

That's what the real chief mourner says.

Would you like 30 or 50 portions?

He says a hundred.

Excuse me, Chief Mourner?

Which burial clothes would you prefer?

Number one.

What about the coffin?

Number one.

The burial plot?

The funerary urn?

Just pick number one for all of them.

What is it, little baby?

Just go over there.

What am I supposed to do with you?

Another one?

Gross.

Stay back.

Mommy.

Go back to sleep.

Stop getting in the way.

What's taking your aunt so long?

Hey.

Stop following me, okay?

Stop!

Stay.

You're so heavy.

Is it all the weight of the poop?

Mommy.

Did you eat anything today...

Hey.

Hey, stop.

It's not what I think it is, is it?

Hey.

Hey!

Seon Tae-hyeong.

Why on Earth did you come all the way here

and get yourself into this mess?

Hey.

What's taking your aunt so long?

The minute she gets here

I'll make her pay back

for making me the chief mourner and my laundry bill.

You think this is funny?

I'll have you know this is no laughing matter.

Is she even coming back or not?

What's that?

- Why did he put the kid there? - Why there?

- Oh my, look at that kid. - That's funny.

- What's going on? - That's adorable.

Is that a kid?

What's that on your wrist?

I have to put it on a splint for two weeks because I sprained my wrist.

Hey.

Isn't this bucket from the bathroom?

Why would you put him here?

Exactly. Why did you leave the kid with me?

It's okay. Come here.

Fine.

You know what? Fine.

Mommy.

Hyun-jin!

Hey, you should eat up.

You must be having a hard time.

I am.

Still

it's a bit better since I'm not alone being the chief mourner.

Is he the in-law you mentioned before?

The guy on Bell Pepper?

Yes.

Is he helping out a lot?

Yes.

While I went to see a doctor

he picked out everything, from the burial clothes to the urn.

He even picked out my sister's coffin.

I actually know nothing about this sort of thing.

I'm glad he did it for me.

Oh, right.

When did you hurt your wrist?

That was also because of him.

I injured my wrist and got a splint

as soon as I got here.

So I've been feeling out of it.

I still can't believe it either.

You're not feeling okay at all.

It's just...

I can't believe that my sister's photo

is there.

I still think that if I head home right now

she'll still be there.

Maybe that's why

I still can't believe it.

As you may be aware, Woo-joo currently has no legal guardian

so if both of you have no intention of raising him

he will be sent to a protective facility.

For now

since both of you are his closest relatives

which one of you will be taking care of him?

I can't believe you're even asking that.

Over the past three days, I was asked whether to have thirty servings of soup

and whether to have the burial clothes out of hemp or a blend of cotton...

I was even asked what shape the coffin handle should be

and what the visitors' gifts should be

all of which I answered.

You're asking me to take care of the kid too?

I've never seen him before I came here.

I can't take responsibility for another human being.

And I'd rather not get involved with Seon Woo-jin any further.

I'll take care of him.

I'll raise Woo-joo.

That was my last obligation.

Let's never meet again

although I doubt there will be a reason to.

Have a good life.

Good luck raising him.

I wish you a swift recovery.

Hey, little baby.

I hope we never see each other again.

Here's my last gift for you.

Woo-joo.

Let's go home.

OUR UNIVERSE

Woo-joo and I will live well together.

Here you go. Open wide.

Mommy.

Look at the state of this house.

How are you going to handle this on your own?

I'll make sure to get the job so I can raise Woo-joo with everything he needs.

This is bad.

Woo-joo can no longer be accommodated.

- Daddy. - Hey!

Take him back.

I told you I already cut ties.

That's not something so easily done.

And we...

even stripped between us.

Subtitles by: Robin Park