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ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE

It's rare for his room to be clean.

Geum Ae-yeon. Are you jealous?

Just answer my question!

- I don't want to. - What?

I said I don't want to.

EPISODE 6 I WANT TO GET CLOSER TO YOU

FAMILY VILLA

It looked strange at first, but it's growing on me.

I know.

Your feet! Move your feet.

You must be feeling troubled.

You're cleaning all kinds of places.

Give it to me.

It's the landlord's job to clean out here, so the tenant can just rest.

Isn't that the landlord's job?

He parks here all the time and never answers his phone.

My daughter was almost late for work many times.

Mi-rae?

Take care of that matter.

Whose car is this?

It belongs to the neighboring villa's owner.

He always does this. How dare a youngster act like that?

The landlord is a youngster?

Yes, he's a nouveau riche who made money through crypto.

He's the biggest snob.

He's making the nouveau riche around here look bad.

Come on. You're different. You look like a self-made businessman.

President Byeon, would you please tell me your secret?

Of how you made your money.

You're cowardly, aren't you?

Why do you ask?

Be nice to people.

And don't get greedy.

I'll leave it to you.

People think food merchandisers are high up on the chain.

They wouldn't know we even do display work.

Up on the chain? We do everything since we're at the very bottom.

Ms. Byeon.

Did I choose the wrong career path?

We're nearly done, so return to the office and print out the poster.

- Let's have a meeting right after. - Okay.

BRAVO TTEOKBOKKI

What are you doing?

I was passing by and wanted to help.

I'm fine.

So am I.

Thank you, then.

FATHER:

Why aren't you answering?

Pick up the phone.

The phone!

- It was tasty. - It was really good.

No. What will you do?

Hurry up and move the car. We need to leave.

Not after doing this to my car, you're not.

We didn't do it.

- My baby's talent show will begin soon. - Yes.

- Talk to our landlord. - Yes.

All right then. Call your landlord right now!

Hey.

The landlord is here.

Hi, President Byeon.

He keeps complaining to us about the state his car is in.

He'll hit us at this rate!

I need to go and play Tree Number Three.

But what's that?

PARKING VIOLATION

Oh, that?

I told him to stick those on.

Did I stick them on too firmly?

I'm the meticulous type, you see.

Are you insane?

I hear that you park in front of my villa often.

My villa's most important tenant told me to solve this matter.

For goodness' sake.

Why are you taking off your clothes?

It's chilly. What are you doing?

You have no fear, old man.

I have a lot of money.

I can easily afford the settlement.

I can't live like this.

Where are you going?

To see you.

Ae-yeon, you saw the photo, didn't you?

President Byeon isn't the bastard.

What?

The penniless, slow-witted, and scummy man who got me pregnant and ran off.

It's not President Byeon.

Back then--

Mr. President!

- Mr. President! - President Byeon!

It hurts!

- How did he subdue such a big man at once? - My arm!

He has lean muscles that are meant for real combat.

The carp is writhing.

Wow. Father is so cool.

Why do you keep parking in front of my villa?

I only did it a few times when there was nowhere to park.

All right! I won't do it again!

I won't do it again, sir!

If you got lucky struck it rich,

you should be thankful and be nice to people.

Why do you keep causing trouble?

Were you in the wrong or not?

I was in the wrong. I was.

How much do you want to settle?

No, no. It's okay, sir.

- Be nice to people, okay? - Yes, sir.

It's done.

First floor.

The doors are closing.

What size clothes do you wear?

You can tell by just looking at him, right?

Prepare a suit and send it to his place.

Don't do that.

I'm not going.

That little…

Nam Tae-pyeong!

Someone might see us.

Just come and have a meal.

Say hello to some people, bow, and that's it.

Stop making this look like some soap opera.

What?

If you keep doing this, I'll go off the grid again.

- You punk! Is that a threat? - It's a warning.

Four years ago,

I lived in the same neighborhood in Thailand

- as Khun Mooy. - "Khun Mooy"?

Right. It was the name President Byeon used in Thailand.

It's customary to use nicknames there.

I was Joy.

"Joy"?

He was the first Korean I met in the neighborhood.

I can't believe I traveled here only to fall for a man and settle down.

I feel like I'm insane.

Have I been talking too much about myself?

Don't you have friends?

Of course not.

I'm speaking Korean for the first time in months.

Now, tell me about yourself.

How did you drift all the way here?

Kimchi.

I guess you don't crave it.

Since nothing worked out for him in Korea,

he figured that the country wasn't a good match for him.

Since it's always hot in Thailand,

he thought he'd at least save money on clothes.

That's so like him.

There's a reason why

I've kept this photo for so long.

It's the only photo I ever took

with my baby.

I never even got a sonogram.

That bastard ran away as soon as he found out I was pregnant.

I wanted to go back to Korea, but I couldn't afford a flight back home.

So I sucked it up

and interviewed to work as a stripper.

A… A what?

There are many single mothers who raise children that way.

But still!

You crazy bitch!

Yes, President Byeon said the same thing.

You crazy bitch!

Of course, I'm crazy.

That's what happens to a girl when she meets the wrong man.

Move.

Hey.

Take this and go back to Korea.

Isn't this your entire fortune?

Forget it. I can't afford to pay you back.

Hey!

I'm not doing this for you.

I'm just reminded of a woman

who's struggling to raise her kids alone after meeting the wrong man.

I think he gave me the money with you in mind.

Why did you keep it a secret from me?

Both President Byeon and I were

at rock bottom back then.

If you find out what President Byeon did in Thailand…

You don't know what I've done to come this far.

Why do you keep causing trouble?

What did he do?

I didn't mean it like that.

It wasn't easy to make money in a foreign country.

He cleaned, waited tables, and worked various jobs--

Did he beat people up?

Was he a thug? A gangster? Something like that?

Of course not! What are you…

He just sold something.

He sold something?

What did he sell?

Drugs?

You've watched too many movies.

Then what is it?

Khun Mooy will kill me if he finds out I told you.

Hurry up and tell me!

What… What are those on his feet?

He got a job at a shoe store.

I don't know if it was his nice ankles,

but when he'd walk around in heels,

the sales would skyrocket.

I'm here, but I'm not here.

My body is here,

but my soul isn't here.

- How much? - How much?

It's 500 baht.

You'll get a discount if you buy two pairs.

Thank you.

Hey!

I mean…

He went from that to owning a building?

Exactly. How did it happen?

If it wasn't the lottery, crypto, or stocks…

A business?

It's definitely not that.

His brain isn't wired for business.

Scratch that. His brain isn't wired for anything.

After parting ways,

you don't think he did something bad, do you?

His goal was to succeed and find his way back to you.

But to live with you…

To buy this villa,

what exactly did he do?

"It's done."

It wasn't half bad.

I can still smell the egg.

- Hyeon-jae packed up and moved in. - Okay.

When will you stop paying rent?

What kind of a question is that? It's a tenant's duty.

Since there's one less person, pay only half starting next month.

No, thank you.

Can't you just say "Yes" for once?

No, I can't.

I'll take good care of Hyeon-jae,

so you take good care of Ae-yeon.

I sent him over to fix his unrealistic hopes of entrepreneurship.

Don't cross the line.

By the way,

what did you mean by what you said last time?

Even though you never wanted it,

you're a parent. So take responsibility.

If you don't know,

there's no need to find out.

How refreshing

That's right.

There are only guys here.

This must be

the joy of independence!

I don't

even know where to begin.

Father, I'm going out today.

May I borrow your clothes?

- Go ahead. - Oh, yes!

What? What's this?

Hyeon-jae, wear this and this. It's the most expensive item.

I can tell.

- I'll be careful with them! - Okay.

Father, in my opinion,

Mom also likes you

this much.

That's more than I thought.

So you should keep pushing ahead.

Be charismatic and manly.

Hyeon-jae.

Don't you hate me?

What? Why would I hate you?

To me, you're the all-time legend,

the Great Byeon-sby.

All right.

Is this about Mi-rae?

She has always been like that.

By the way,

when did your relationship with Mi-rae start to sour?

Come to think of it,

the two of you were on bad terms even before the snack bar went under.

Is it because of the gender difference?

Mom and I don't get along either.

FAMILY VILLA

I see that you don't have a lighter.

If you do, can I borrow it?

I don't have one either.

I quit smoking years ago.

Hey.

You must've been very busy.

I couldn't reach you.

Yes, a little.

Then how are you going to score big?

What did you mean by "Easy money is money easily lost"?

You won't tell me, right?

I'll ask him then.

How are things with your wife?

Has she said anything to you?

No, she hasn't.

But I found out.

About what?

Her jealousy.

- Pull over up there. - Okay.

The sample and the actual product are different, aren't they?

No, they're the same.

It tastes better if you make it at home.

When I fall for that and buy something,

it never tastes good and there isn't much of it.

Ma'am.

I'm sorry, but other customers need to try samples too.

I haven't even eaten that much.

No, I didn't mean it like that.

Are you treating me like a beggar for trying the sample?

- I mean… - Wow, it's tteokbokki.

Let's see.

It's tasty.

Both the maker and the seller are quite talented.

Wouldn't you agree?

- I agree. - All right.

Not!

Forget it. I'm not buying this. Take it back!

Okay, then I'll buy it.

I'll buy everything here.

Ae-yeon!

He's your ex-husband, isn't he?

No wonder men never catch your eye. You have high standards.

With an ex-husband like that, most men wouldn't be able to satisfy her.

I'll get going. See you tomorrow.

- But… - I'm jealous, Ae-yeon.

- I'm so jealous. - I know.

Here.

What's this?

It's an old-fashioned snack.

You used to like it.

You used to finish the entire bag when I bought it for you.

Here.

Cold weather gives you indigestion.

You have no husband to take care of you, so take this supplement.

You get cold hands and feet too.

You have no husband to warm them up, so use these.

Is that a magic bag? You're pulling stuff out of it endlessly.

I have many other things to give you.

I'm sure you were too busy looking after our kids

to take care of yourself.

I guess it shows how much I care.

Let's go.

I'll carry it home for you.

This neighborhood hasn't changed at all.

I hope it always stays the same. Don't you?

Why?

If this area ever gets redeveloped,

you'd end up a lot richer, Mr. Landlord.

Will you marry me again, then?

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

Come here. Sit down.

Let me see.

- What are you doing? - Stay still.

You haven't gotten your plantar fasciitis treated yet?

I was busy, so I missed some treatments.

I'm fine now.

Stay still.

Buy shoes with your own money.

We're already broken up.

If I buy you shoes, you might go further away from me.

That's…

Right.

High heels…

I mean, shoes must have caused you some trauma.

It's been a while since I've seen you laugh.

I missed it.

I finally got to see it.

RED CLAY HEATING PAD

It tastes the same.

Byeon Moo-jin.

Who exactly are you?

Should I tell her about Hyeon-jae before the trip or when we get there?

Or after the trip?

Are you going to wash the duvet? It's late.

What will I use tonight?

It's time to wash it. Use another blanket tonight.

But…

Could it be a midlife crisis?

"Khun Mooy"?

It was the name President Byeon used in Thailand.

You don't think he did something bad, do you?

Do you really have a carp tattoo?

You don't know what I've done to come this far.

Will you marry me again, then?

Mom.

Let's go on a trip this weekend.

That's so sudden.

Let's do that. Shall we drive to Incheon or Ganghwa Island?

- We're taking an airplane. - To Jeju Island?

Forget it. Let's just take a day trip.

No. We're going to Thailand.

What?

I've bought the tickets.

I can't get a refund since it's imminent. We have to go.

Hey!

Why would I go to Thailand? I don't like Thailand.

Don't be ridiculous.

You were watching home shopping travel deals every night.

I told you not to waste money.

You should go by yourself.

Don't worry about me. Get a good rest and enjoy yourself.

Stop it and just come with me!

Besides, I can't leave you behind. It would make someone happy.

Let's just go. Let's get a good rest, replenish our energy,

and talk about Hyeon-jae.

About Hyeon-jae? Why?

We're leaving on Friday,

so take the day off and finish packing. Okay?

Ms. Byeon, we have to launch Diver Tteokbokki this week.

Why? It was scheduled for next week.

Sharp Mart is launching Seafood Tteokbokki.

We must start promotions and increase sales this week.

CEO's orders.

Ms. Byeon, you'll need to cancel your annual leave scheduled for Friday.

I can't let that happen.

What? You don't want to cancel your annual leave?

No.

We can't lose to Sharp Mart.

Let's launch our product one day before they do,

on Thursday.

Everything's in order on the second floor.

Please save me.

They must be shipped out before Wednesday night.

Yes, I know this calls for swearing.

Once we launch the product safely on Thursday,

I'll let you swear all you want.

I just started the car.

Murphy's law for working professionals.

An hour. No, 40 minutes.

When you're running late, the elevator always takes forever.

When you have plans after work, expect overtime or a team dinner.

When you get a bonus, a big expense comes up suddenly.

When you plan a long-awaited vacation,

a huge emergency occurs. However…

We'll fill the Golden Zone with Diver Tteokbokki.

Next to it, we'll place the tom yum goong.

Next to that, you'll place the original tteokbokki, right?

Yes, the original tteokbokki.

Just you watch, Mr. Murphy.

I'm not a worker you can easily mess with.

INTRODUCING DIVER TTEOKBOKKI

I thought you were nearly done preparing for the launch.

- You should've had a proper lunch with us. - Yes.

The egg makes it quite filling. It's tasty too.

What's that?

BANGKOK TRIP, PLAN A

PLAN B

A self-guided tour?

PLAN C

But there's no freedom in those plans.

There are many factors to consider such as Mom's condition and the weather.

So I came up with Plans B and C.

I'm an expert on Bangkok. Do you need help?

Yes. Send me the address of the best massage parlor

you found on Khaosan Road.

- Okay. - Ms. Byeon.

How many hours have you been awake?

Well… About 30 hours.

It's okay. I'll sleep during the flight and while I get my massage.

When I die, I'll get all the sleep I want.

No, I'm worried you might drop dead before that.

FATHER

Ms. Mi-rae!

Ms. Mi-rae!

You were sleeping?

I was taking a short nap.

Thank you for waking me up. See you tomorrow.

Can you give me a ride?

Well… All right, get in.

Think of me as a chauffeur.

It looked like you were going to drive in a drowsy state.

If you'd gotten into an accident, imagine how I'd feel.

He keeps catching me in vulnerable moments.

He's the only one.

It's embarrassing.

I'm such a nuisance.

You aren't a nuisance.

I'm actually relieved

that I'm the only one.

Did you live this diligently when you were in school?

You never put off homework, did you?

Delaying is pointless.

In the end, the future Byeon Mi-rae will have to take care of it anyway.

You're cool.

I couldn't live that way.

Pay for the chauffeur service later.

You'll have to pay big.

How big?

MISS AE-YEON

I'm in front of the villa.

I'll get going now.

Okay, I'm going inside.

I'm home.

You worked so hard.

Are the preparations done?

Pretty much. Now the opening event just needs to go well tomorrow.

Byeon Mi-rae,

once the new product launch wraps up without a hitch,

stop working overtime, and get off work on time.

Stop worrying about money, and start worrying about your health.

I can't let go of either one.

Have you forgotten about our goal?

Moving into a brand-new villa!

You spent so much money on the plane tickets and travel expenses.

Come on, that's…

You know,

maybe I should've asked you before booking the plane tickets.

You weren't serious about not wanting to go, were you?

Hey, why would I be so ungrateful?

Let's go and get our money's worth.

Right?

Let's go and take photos of our best moments.

And let's borrow some clothes from Jeong-in.

- Okay. - Right. I bought sheet masks earlier.

I'll put one on your face, so go wash up.

But I'm too tired to wash up. What do I do?

Oh, my puppy.

Still, you should wash up since you're dirty.

Delaying is pointless.

In the end, the future Byeon Mi-rae will have to take care of it anyway.

In the secular world

Under heaven's rule

In the East, the Republic of Korea

Is that him?

He's like a young version of the chairman.

Doesn't he resemble the chairman more than Chi-yeol does?

I hope his behavior doesn't resemble Chairman Nam's.

He gave everyone a headache in his later years.

Still, he isn't half bad.

He left home at an early age without getting into trouble.

What?

His birth itself was trouble enough.

It was trouble for the entire Nam family, don't you agree?

120-3, Iyeong-dong…

The deceased's son, Nam Chi-yeol

The deceased's daughter-in-law, Jeong Mal-geum

The deceased's grandson, Nam Tae-pyeong

Tae-pyeong.

Tae-pyeong, your father is calling you.

By the way,

which father?

This one

or that one?

Nam Tae-pyeong!

Bowing and having a meal would've been enough.

Did you have to cause trouble like that?

Before those gossipy Nam family members?

When will you grow up?

I left home early because I grew up.

You didn't grow up, okay?

You're still hung up on the past.

You're a fool who can't even get what's rightfully yours!

Be happy you got what was rightfully yours.

For putting your younger half-brother

on the family register as your son,

you became the CEO.

Nam Tae-pyeong.

Don't be fussy.

Something like that isn't a big deal in this household.

Exactly.

That's why seeing the members of this household

makes me want to throw up.

Stop feeling a sense of responsibility or duty toward me.

I can live well on my own.

Okay.

Suit yourself, you punk.

- Did you sleep on the third floor again? - What?

Yes, I did.

Heading out to pick up things for the trip?

Have a nice shopping trip.

What's this?

- It's just a misunderstanding. - A misunderstanding, my foot!

You'll live with your dad?

There are so many empty rooms in Father's place.

You know that it's a place for four people, right?

- I won't allow it. - Why not?

Mom, you've lived with me for over 20 years.

Let Father have his turn for a while.

I'll let you do it after graduation, but not until then.

I'm going to quit school.

To be honest, I've been on a leave of absence for a year.

What?

Mi-rae found out a few days ago and pulled out my hair.

And Mi-rae is the one who sent me to Father's place.

Mi-rae did that?

Attention, everyone.

Here. Look!

Look!

It's evidence of Ms. Byeon's sacrifice, altruism, and survival instincts.

You need to go all out like her to meet the sales goal

on the very first day!

- Ms. Byeon! - Ms. Byeon!

Now, raise your glasses. Let's empty this glass for Ms. Byeon.

- There's someone we have. - Ms. Byeon!

Someone who excites us!

- Ms. Byeon! - Ms. Byeon!

Cheers!

- Ms. Byeon! - Ms. Byeon!

When you looked at me with a fire in your eyes and said,

"Let's launch it on Thursday," I was scared, afraid, and intimidated.

But heroes of the world have incredible subordinates.

Napoleon had cognac. I have soju and beer and Byeon Mi-rae.

I told you, Mr. Park. "Impossible is

- nothing"! - Nothing!

Good.

Keep grilling meat until there's a hole in the pan.

You can't go home until there's a hole in the pan.

- Drink. All right. - Yes.

MISS AE-YEON

I'll wrap up before midnight and head home.

Go to bed first, Mom.

- Drink. - Bottoms up.

Let's eat.

Good job.

- Can you break this into smaller bills? - Okay.

Relax your right shoulder.

Hey, the ball!

That could've been disastrous.

What?

Hyeon-jae told me you work here from time to time.

Geum Ae-yeon. You haven't lost your swing.

I'm glad I taught you diligently in my heyday.

Want to go for a drink?

Thank you.

Before we talk about Hyeon-jae,

I must hear the truth.

What do you mean?

Byeon Moo-jin.

What exactly did you do to make money?

Jeong-in briefly told me about your time in Thailand.

What did you do after?

How on earth did you become rich overnight?

And why did you get a tattoo on your arm?

I just got it to cover up a scar.

Apparently, carps bring in money.

A scar?

Hey, Byeon Khun Mooy.

Who exactly are you?

I've been good to people.

Hey, Byeon Moo-jin.

I told you I've been good to people.

So don't worry about Hyeon-jae.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Hey, let's have another round.

Is the restroom outside?

Building on the right. The passcode is 3690.

Have you been drinking?

Yes. We're having a team dinner.

How about you?

I'm drinking alone.

Bye.

- There is no hole in the pan yet. - You should go.

My future, Byeon Mi-rae! See you when you come back.

- Bye. - Have a nice trip.

- Get home safe! - Get home safe!

Let's go!

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Ms. Byeon, let's go together. - I called a taxi.

- Okay. - Have a safe trip home.

Oh, right. Ms. Byeon,

bring me tom yum goong instant noodles.

Okay.

Mr. Nam Tae-pyeong!

What's going on?

Ms. Byeon Mi-rae?

How did you get into my place?

He didn't pass out. He's just wasted.

It's cold.

Hurrah! I scored 999 points!

I didn't know I'd have to pay so much for the chauffeur service.

Where do you live?

Mr. Nam Tae-pyeong, give me your address.

Ms. Mi-rae.

How old are you?

I'm 29.

We're one year apart.

Mi-rae.

I should've just gone home.

Mi-rae,

how did you grow up so fast?

I really should have.

You're one to talk.

No.

I still act like a teenager.

I don't care about my family.

I want to throw away everything.

What?

Mr. Nam Tae-pyeong?

You aren't home yet. Go sleep at home.

Hey, Nam Tae-pyeong!

This time, it's seriously dangerous!

Hey, stop drinking.

You said the drinks were on you.

Do you regret saying that?

Are you upset because of Hyeon-jae?

Seriously,

nothing's been done right.

He takes after his dad.

I'll do whatever it takes to change his mind

and make him get his degree.

No!

I'm talking about myself.

Me! Geum Ae-yeon!

I'm a mess of a mom.

What are you talking about?

Mi-rae grew up too fast.

For Hyeon-jae, it's taking too long.

It's all because of me.

To be honest, I didn't even think

that he could go to college.

Mi-rae persuaded, scolded, and coaxed him

to get him to a four-year college and paid his tuition.

I left Hyeon-jae to Mi-rae.

You had to earn money after the divorce to provide for the kids.

Why does it matter who you really are?

I raised them.

I'm the lacking parent.

Stop talking nonsense.

Why isn't there…

a mom certification or something?

Dr. Oh Eun-young should've been born a bit sooner.

Who's that?

Seriously…

I'm too ashamed to face Mi-rae.

How can I call myself a mom?

Hey, are you crying?

I'm not crying, okay?

I have no right to cry.

Why did our children

have to have parents like us

and suffer like this?

You've always done well.

It's all my fault.

I need to go home.

Okay. Hey! I'll walk you home. It's the same building anyway.

Forget it.

It's been ages since I heard this song.

It's the song they play at closing time.

No wonder.

It's the owner's favorite song!

This brings back memories.

At the age of 20,

some bat girl sang and danced at the karaoke

to seduce the cleanup hitter--

Shut your mouth.

Geum Ae-yeon.

Have you ever felt lonely? Even just once?

No. Never.

But I did get bored at times.

I didn't have anyone to fight with.

What am I talking about?

Darn it!

Hey, stop drinking.

- Let go. - Hey.

Where are we going?

Your place.

I see.

My place probably smells like army barracks.

Did I air it out in the morning?

I'll throw you in and leave right away.

I need to catch a flight in a few hours.

Don't go.

The view from my place is

really nice.

Let go of me!

Hey.

You're going on a trip with Mi-rae tomorrow.

I'm not going!

I'm too ashamed to face my children. Especially Mi-rae.

I can't go home!

All right. Then don't go.

Let's go to my place.

There are many empty rooms.

You can sleep on the bed, and I can sleep on the floor.

Okay? Let's go.

Get up.

Let go.

Byeon Moo-jin.

You can sleep on the floor all you want.

I'll sleep over there, so mind your own business.

Hey.

- Come on. - Mind your own business.

Let go of me.

Hold on.

What's this? Is it broken?

Hey, give me that.

What?

The light is on.

What…

Byeon Mi-rae.

- Mom. - What…

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

What the…

You… You!

What are you two doing here?

Hold on. Calm down.

I can explain. Okay?

No. Nothing will explain this situation.

Ma'am. Sir. I can explain.

You jerk!

Question number one, you see your daughter at a motel with a man.

Let go.

Number two, you see your mom at a motel with her ex-husband.

I'm sorry. You can grab my hair!

- Okay! - My goodness.

Which would make you want to kill yourself more?

Why did you come here?

Why are you here?

- Mom, are you crazy? - Are you crazy?

What on earth is happening?

You… You wench!

You wench!

ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE

What are you going to do with President Byeon?

Why did you take those attacks without a word?

Why did you interfere?

You can't have both. I'll leave the house

for good.

I need to look for her.

- Mom! - Calm down.

Let go of me!

I need to take care of you today.

- Let's go. - Where?

My place.

Mr. Nam Tae-pyeong, why do you keep doing this to me?

Do you really not know?

Subtitle translation by: Park Dong-joo