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(Production Support Ministry of Culture and Tourism, KOCCA)

(This drama is fictional.)

(Animals and children were filmed under production guidelines.)

Thanks. I put a little extra effort into it.

I could tell at a glance.

He's super quiet.

- When I'm alone with him... - Excuse me.

Excuse me, is this the ForMe version two...

offline meetup?

Isn't this great? I was a bit bummed we could only hear their voices.

I know, right?

Like a long-distance relationship where you only talk on the phone,

and now we finally get to meet and live together.

Yes, but...

You know how people always want more.

When you could only hear them, you wanted to see them.

And now that you can see them, you want to touch them.

"Touching them" sounds a little...

What's wrong with that?

If you like someone, it's normal to hold their hand and hug them.

Right?

Right.

San, what does your ForMe look like?

I bet it looks like his ideal type.

Or someone he has a crush on.

Oh my, be careful what you say.

- You don't want to get sued. - Sued?

Didn't you read the ForMe user agreement?

If the resemblance is 80 percent or more to a real person,

they'll take serious legal action for likeness infringement.

By the way,

San, you seem like you'd be really popular,

so why did you end up using ForMe?

Did you get your heart broken?

Not really, I just...

I figure my reasons are similar to everyone else's here.

- Bye, everyone! - Bye. Take care.

San.

- Yes? - You work at It's YOU, right?

Pardon?

- How did you know that? - My friend works there.

I've seen you on my friend's social media.

I see.

Right.

Could you please not mention you saw me here today?

I'd rather people from work didn't find out.

So, are you free tomorrow, by any chance?

(Seeking Dummy)

(Wanted: Male dummy, good body, Wanted: A petite dummy with a bob)

Does he look a lot like me?

I'm curious. When's he getting here?

(San)

He said he's almost here.

Oh my!

Hello.

What?

Am I the first one here?

No one's coming.

No one is.

What?

Wait, you said this was a VIP user meetup.

What are you doing?

It might feel awkward at first,

but you'll get used to it.

What?

Baby.

Hey, what... what are you doing?

I love you.

What do you think you're doing?

(Yeonwoo, Kim Hyun Jin)

(Jo Yoon Seo, Choi Byung Chan)

(Lim Ji Eun)

(Love Phobia)

I must be crazy. Utterly crazy.

Yoon Bi Ah.

Were you that lonely?

No, no, no. Just own it.

It was just a kiss. It's not a big deal.

I'm too old to be freaking out over a little kiss.

Whatever. Forget it.

You don't have to pick me up today.

I'm stopping by the center first. See you at the office.

(Writer Han Seon Ho)

Hey! Hair up or down?

Just get out here already!

This one? Or this one?

The left.

Gosh, it's a little drab.

How about this one and this one?

Cut it out! We're going to be late.

- Let's go. - Hey.

Isn't that my shirt?

Come on. Don't be so cheap. What's yours is mine.

Take it off! I haven't even had a chance to wear it yet.

I'll be careful with it, I promise.

No way. I was saving that to wear when I meet Yu Kyung this spring.

- Seriously, what's your problem? - Come on, take it off!

- You're being unbelievably petty. - I know.

Hold on!

(You don't have to pick me up today.)

What is it?

- What's wrong? - Hey.

You go on ahead. I'm not going to the office.

Then where are you going?

(A long-overdue catch-up with Ju Yeon)

San.

San.

Who have you been texting all morning?

Hey, why are you looking at my phone?

Gosh, why so sensitive? What's going on?

- It's nothing. - Come on, what is it?

- San, don't tell me... - What? What is it?

Oh my, you scared me.

What's so secret that you two are whispering about it this early?

Apparently, San has a girlfriend.

A girlfriend? What are you talking about?

- That's not true. - Really? Congratulations!

Who is she? When did you meet her? Where?

That's what I'm saying.

He felt lonely, so I brought up ForMe...

Kyung Tae, please, just be quiet.

Gosh. Wait for me!

Come on, it's totally true.

- I'm telling you it's not. - Right?

- It is too. - It is not!

You guys are so mean, leaving me out of the loop!

I keep telling you it's not true. Why are you doing this? Seriously.

Gosh, just stop it already.

You haven't told her yet?

What?

How did you know?

Oh, please. It's not like it's some top-secret mission.

Manager Han, when it comes to love...

It can't start until your secret's out.

You got this.

By the way, I heard Writer Han is working off-site.

And it's supposed to be the coldest day of the year so far.

This is nice and warm.

So cold.

Yoon Bi Ah!

I told you I was coming to get you.

What are you doing following me all the way out here?

I thought you couldn't manage without me.

I just have to sign a few contracts, that's all.

Aren't you cold?

I'm not cold at all.

What do you mean, you're not cold?

What?

Gosh.

What on earth did you use for this? It won't come off.

Here, let me try to get it off.

Don't touch me.

- Let me. - Gosh, stop it.

- I said I'd help. - Gosh, seriously.

And you are looking at?

Gosh.

I didn't realise you were so strong.

Just give me some space.

- You're being annoying. - Gosh, what happened to needing me?

Stop touching your lips.

Seriously?

You put that on way too much.

It's winter. My lips are chapped.

Want some?

You're really asking for it, aren't you?

Hey, wait up!

- You had your breakfast... - I haven't eaten.

- And you had lunch, too. - I haven't!

Go away!

What brings you here all of a sudden?

- To see the good It's YOU is doing. - The good?

Yes. There is such a thing.

Let's just call it managing our blind spots.

- I'm hungry. - Dinner will be ready soon.

Try folding it like this.

Deepfake crimes are worsening by the day...

and sending shockwaves through society.

Deepfake technology uses AI to synthesize...

a person's face or body parts...

It's totally seamless.

Anyone could be fooled.

I heard they're used for stalking, too.

So, people use the face of someone they like or something?

- Yes. - Wow, that's insane.

Under the guise of love, they cause immense pain to others.

Love? That's not love. It's a crime.

Well, advanced technology is always a double-edged sword.

How is the technology to blame?

It's the fault of the people who misuse it.

But...

isn't that basically what we did...

with the ForMe version two prototype...

using Seon Ho as the model?

Oh my, you can't say that.

I mean, we were so incredibly thorough...

about the ethics and morals. And besides...

that was made with Writer Han's full consent.

That's right. It's also why we paid so much.

By the way, where's Ju Yeon?

- I think she's out of the office. - Don't text or call me.

- San. - Yes?

I was just wondering. Now that we can see them...

do you think we'll be able to touch them someday?

I'd imagine so.

(So Hee)

No, I like you.

Who's that? Your girlfriend?

It's not like that.

Don't be shy. It's totally your girlfriend.

I'm telling you, it's not like that! Really!

Gosh.

I'm sorry.

I should get going.

(CEO Yoon Bi Ah)

So you want to provide our center...

with the ForMe version two program?

- Is that correct? - Yes.

We're a pretty small facility, so I'm not sure what we can offer.

You might be better off going to a larger center.

Actually, a smaller place like this is much better for our image.

It comes off as more natural, less like blatant advertising.

There she goes again.

Sure, publicity is part of it,

but CEO Yoon wants those needing ForMe...

to be the ones using it.

Really?

Truth be told, everyone here is quite lonely,

and they're all hoping for some companionship.

Then ForMe sounds like the perfect fit.

That's wonderful. Care to meet our residents?

- That's... - Of course. We'd love to.

Would you lead the way?

I told you I don't want to.

Please, just stop contacting me.

What? Right now?

Understood.

(A romance tailored just for you, only at It's YOU)

What?

No way!

Oh my.

CEO Yoon isn't back yet?

Right. Maybe she just went straight home after her meeting?

I see.

Did Writer Han go with her too?

I don't know. He's not answering my texts.

Man, I could really go for a beer right now.

Anyone want to grab a beer with me?

You've got one right here!

Really?

I'll see you on the first floor.

Hurry down.

- I'm leaving for the day, CEO Seol. - Okay, have a good night.

You too!

Hey, I could've asked her myself.

When? Next year?

In your next life?

- Come with me. - What? Why would I?

How am I supposed to talk to her alone?

What, are you going to ask her out with me by your side?

- What? - Come on, hurry.

What do you think you're doing? Let go of me.

CEO Seol, we're going to head out now.

- Good work today. - You too.

- Come on. - Let go.

- Please, help me out here. - Help you how? Do it yourself.

Come on, you're like my big sister!

- So I have to do it all for you? - Of course.

Excuse me?

Aren't you cold?

I told you we should've taken the car.

I like this.

If you're cold, you can head back first, Seon Ho.

Are you searching for a love that never changes?

We offer an everlasting love, just for you.

The true love you're looking for.

Only at It's YOU.

I'm curious.

Why did you create ForMe?

I don't know. I just...

wanted to create a small world.

A place to escape to, when you need a place to hide...

even if just for a moment.

That's what I wanted.

So, you were going to do a good deed and not even tell me?

A good deed? Hardly.

I did what was best for the company. That's all.

What should we eat?

What are you in the mood for?

I'm good with whatever you want, Min Chae.

- How about we get some barbecue? - Barbecue sounds great.

Are you sure?

Kimchi stew.

Kimchi stew? Yes, I could go for some kimchi stew.

- We took a ton of pictures. - Na Eun, come over here.

I can't wait to see the pictures.

Mountain rabbit, oh rabbit!

You're doing so great, sweetie.

Na Eun, come to Daddy, too.

She's so cute.

Make a little heart for us.

Remembering that you were in love,

but not remembering who it was you loved...

What would you call that?

It means you're trying to remember.

Even as your memories fade.

Trying...

Love always...

leaves you feeling miserable.

That's not true.

Love is what makes us extraordinary.

Because it's not something just anyone can do.

But anyone can fall in love.

Having a crush, maybe.

But love is a choice.

It's choosing to love that person, no matter what happens.

It's choosing to protect this feeling.

That's how love truly begins.

And that includes trying to remember.

And it isn't a small thing, this world you've made.

Sometimes, one person can become your entire world, you know?

So what you've created...

isn't just some small world for you to escape to.

It's the entire world...

of someone who refused to give up on love.

I'm not so sure.

(ForMe Version 2, The true love you're looking for)

(Meet ForMe Version 2, Now closer to you than ever)

(Evil, No to AI, Get Lost, Die)

(AI Is a Threat to Humanity)

(Evil, No to AI, Get Lost, Die)

Come with me.

I'll win one for you.

Now!

Alright.

I've got it!

Move, let me try.

No, a little lower. To the left, just a bit?

Just a little like... no...

Got it! Yes, yes.

Yes, yes, got it! Gosh!

Gosh, move.

Come on.

Yes, yes, yes...

There!

Think you can win one this year?

Stop talking, you're distracting me.

That one will work.

Yes, got it, got it. Almost!

Yes, we got it!

So, I mean...

These are 80-dollar dolls?

85 dollars.

42.5 dollars each.

Same difference.

When you're upset because things don't go your way...

Here.

Think of me.

They're the same?

They're a couple.

A couple?

Yes. Your other half.

"Other half," my foot. I ought to rip it in two.

It isn't a small thing, this world you've made.

What you've created...

isn't just some small world for you to escape to.

It's the entire world...

of someone who refused to give up on love.

I'll never be hurt by love again.

And I'll never be fooled by it again.

The people who came to us swearing off love forever...

Ironically enough...

Mi Na doesn't recognise me.

It's like all her memories of me are just gone.

They were the ones who, more than anyone,

refused to give up on love.

Hold on tight to your precious 42.5 dollar doll when you sleep.

I'll pick you up tomorrow. Sleep well.

You're lucky you're cute.

I could've sworn someone was there.

Who was that?

Hey, Han Seon Ho.

Han Seon Ho.

Drunk again?

Yu Kyung, Writer Ji Young, and I went out for a few drinks.

So, did you finally confess to Yu Kyung?

Gosh.

Poor Yu Kyung. She really has it rough.

Why? What about her?

Having to pretend she doesn't know you like her.

She knows? Yu Kyung knows I like her?

- How? Why? - Why do you think?

Anyway, what's that?

What? What's this?

I found it in front of our place.

It's not mine, though.

If it's not yours, it must be mine. Whose else would it be?

Right.

Where'd you go today?

- What the heck? - What is it? What's wrong?

Blood and a knife!

Who sent this?

"If you don't want to die..."

"stay away from Yoon Bi Ah."

(Seeking Dummy: Looking for a male dummy over 180cm tall)

(Face and body don't matter, just need the height)

(Looking for a male dummy with broad shoulders who likes to work out)

(Looking for a male dummy with abs)

(I'm 165cm, long straight hair, slender)

(Condition: No talking, only interact as our ForMe)

(Looking for a male dummy for a one-night stand)

(DM or leave a comment and I'll send the chat link)

Gosh, my stomach's killing me.

See? You should've just confessed instead of just getting wasted.

Look who's talking.

You work two extra hours every day just to drive CEO Yoon around.

Do you really enjoy that?

It's not like you're on her Secret Service detail.

I'm right here.

Oh my, you startled me.

Good morning, CEO Yoon.

How are you feeling? Are you okay?

How many times are you going to ask me that?

"How are you feeling? Are you okay?"

Stop copying me. Says the guy who can't even confess.

What do you mean, can't? I can, I'm just not doing it yet.

- "I'm just not doing it yet." - Hey!

That's enough, you two grown men.

"I'm just not doing it yet."

- Stop copying me. - "Stop copying me."

- Seriously, stop. - "Seriously, stop."

- I'm warning you. Stop it. - I'm so scared.

- I'm about to get really mad. - So get mad.

Enough!

You're here.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Morning.

Good morning.

Feeling any better?

Yes.

Wait, did you two go drinking without me?

No, Ji Young was there with us.

Oh my, CEO Yoon, did you hear that?

What you're all witnessing right now is classic workplace exclusion.

- Who's excluding you? - I mean...

You weren't even here yesterday.

I was in the bathroom!

How is that us excluding you?

- Hey, Yu Kyung, why so worked up? - What's with her?

- Seriously. - Sorry.

CEO Yoon.

Haven't seen you around for a while.

You've been skipping out a lot lately.

So, where were you yesterday?

I didn't tell you?

My bad.

I went to sign the contract for that charity event I told you about.

You did mention that.

But you didn't say you were going with Writer Han.

I didn't exactly plan on going with him.

But then again...

How did you know I went with him?

Because he didn't come to work either.

What are you thinking, handling important business however you want?

What if something goes wrong?

Do you think you can fix it yourself? Without my help?

You're right. I didn't think it through.

Where are you? Hey, I said where are you?

Get out here, now!

Tell him to get out here this instant!

Excuse me, who are you?

What's going on?

I don't know. She just barged in and yelled for someone to come out.

- Who are you looking for? - Kang San. Where's Kang San?

Stop hiding and get out here.

Oh my, is that San's girlfriend?

His girlfriend?

- Really? - Get out here! I said, get out!

There you are.

What are you doing here?

Come on, after we had a good time together...

How can you just keep avoiding me like this?

- What are you talking about? - Yu Kyung, please call security.

- On it. - Were you just using my body?

- You're the one who was using me! - Stop trying to back out of this.

I...

I like you, San, as my dummy.

What? Who are you?

Aren't I a bit of an upgrade from San?

Get out of my way.

I said get out of my way!

What? Let go!

I said let go of me!

Hey, Hong Ju Yeon! Are you just going to stand there?

- This way, ma'am. - Hey, Ju Yeon! Hong Ju Yeon! Hey!

Look at the post titles here. They list their conditions.

"Seeking a short and skinny female dummy."

"Seeking a male dummy with big hands and feet and a broad back."

- Oh my gosh, what is all that? - As you all know,

a ForMe cannot make physical contact.

Forget about kissing the one you love,

you can't even hold their hand.

Can you imagine how torturous that is?

That's tragic.

And that's how it started.

The so-called "dummy culture."

But what exactly is a "dummy?"

It means a model or a stand-in. A fake.

You borrow the body of someone who has a build like your ForMe.

So that's what she meant by "using my body."

So they're like stand-ins.

Through the lenses, you see your ForMe,

but the one you're actually touching is another user, right?

So people who use ForMe to avoid getting hurt by others...

end up using another person?

So people have become substitutes.

- San. - Yes?

Don't you have anything to say?

Just once...

I was curious, so I went to an offline meetup...

and found out about a VIP gathering.

But I honestly had no idea it was something like that.

I kept turning her down, but she kept calling and coming by.

So she wasn't your girlfriend.

My mistake, San.

It's all right.

But Ju Yeon, how do you know that woman?

We went to high school together.

I knew she used ForMe,

but I had no idea she was doing all this.

I'm so sorry, San.

You don't have to be.

It's not Ju Yeon's fault.

Right. If Ju Yeon had known, she would've told us ages ago.

Are you sure about that, Ju Yeon?

Okay, let's focus on damage control.

Everyone.

Make sure not a word of this gets out.

- Understood. - Right.

We'll need you to keep this confidential as well.

Understood.

(Seeking a short and skinny female dummy)

(Seeking a male dummy with big hands and feet and a broad back)

Are you okay?

Yes.

You must be upset.

I'm fine.

This won't blow up into something big.

We'll permanently ban all the users involved...

and we'll pursue legal action against them and that woman.

- And as for San... - That's enough.

San didn't know what he was getting into.

How can you be so sure?

How well do we really know him?

Because he'd have no reason at all to do that.

I'm in charge of personnel, right? It's my call.

If you won't do it, I will.

You're going to fire him?

Jae Hee, he was a valued employee, wasn't he?

That's not because he's San.

It's because he's a vital employee, one that It's YOU needs.

The only thing I have to protect is It's YOU.

Anything that gets in the way must be nipped in the bud.

Jae Hee, if you feel that strongly about it,

let's just go with a suspension.

It's hard to find a developer like San on such short notice.

He'll learn his lesson from this.

I'm sure San will be more careful from now on.

Fine.

I get it.

But...

if another problem like this comes up,

you have to let me handle it my way.

Okay. Deal.

You should head home early today. You look exhausted.

Can I help you with something?

No, ma'am.

(It's YOU)

We should get going, too.

Or you could go in and see her.

Go on ahead for today.

- You go first. - And you?

I have to stay with her.

Hey.

- Do you really like CEO Yoon? - Yes.

Yes?

Since when?

"Since when?"

Hard to say.

Why? What's this about?

Does CEO Yoon like you back?

- Does that matter? - Of course it does.

Because if she doesn't, you'll get hurt.

I never would've liked her if I was afraid of getting hurt.

- I'm heading out. - Okay.

I wonder when it started.

I told you to go. You just don't listen, do you?

How could I leave you alone? I'd be too worried.

What's there to worry about? I'm not a child.

You're upset, aren't you?

Of course I'm upset.

But I'm trying to understand.

That it was just a mistake made by someone...

who wouldn't give up on love.

We created a world to keep from being lonely,

so why has everyone in it become even lonelier?

Because we fall in love to escape loneliness,

but loving someone only makes us feel more alone.

Why is that?

I guess loneliness is in love with love, too.

- It'll all be fine, no matter what. - How could you possibly know that?

Because I'll be right here with you.

Don't make promises you can't keep.

What if I mean it?

Will you let me?

Don't get out of the car.

I'll see you tomorrow.

I'll walk you to your door.

You must have your way, aren't you?

I suppose I do.

And I have to say everything that's on my mind.

How can you be so sure you'll stay by my side?

Like I told you. Everything is a choice.

"I'll stay by this person's side no matter what happens."

That's the choice I made.

What if you suddenly die tomorrow?

Then...

I suppose my ghost will have to wander the earth...

and linger by your side.

Is that...

supposed to be romantic?

Hey, why'd you suddenly kill me off?

I plan on living for a very, very long time.

Right. You do that. Live a long, long life.

I promise you.

Even if the entire world turns its back on you,

I will be there by your side.

When you feel like you're all alone,

when it feels like there's nothing ahead of you,

look beside you.

And I will be there.

First that woman from earlier, and now me.

I guess you're just the type to take everyone under your wing.

Are you jealous?

Me? As if.

Go on, just go.

Good night.

I said go!

Who's there?

Gosh, what's with her?

- What the... - Gosh.

- Are you okay? - I guess.

Ju Yeon?

What is it?

I'm sorry.

I can't do this anymore.

Is it that hard to get Han Seon Ho away from Bi Ah?

Please, you need to stop too.

- Stop what? - Why are you going this far?

Why?

All right. Then stop.

Just stop then.

Loving Bi Ah.

Wait, no.

It's love, isn't it?

How disgusting.

And you think that's my weakness?

You're just scared of what I'll do to Bi Ah,

so you can't leave and you just do whatever I say.

Mi Na!

I'll come get you in the morning.

"If you don't want to die..."

"stay away from Yoon Bi Ah."

Exactly.

I gave you one simple task to keep Han Seon Ho away from Bi Ah,

and you couldn't even manage that.

If you stay at this company, who knows what I'll do next.

You're useless to me now. Get lost.

(Ju Yeon)

What was that all about?

(Ju Yeon: This is Hong Ju Yeon.)

This is Hong Ju Yeon.

I have something to tell you at work tomorrow.

(It's YOU)

(Exposing a two-faced It's YOU staffer, Hong Ju Yeon)

(Hong Ju Yeon's expression changed)

(Forced by her threats, )

(I had to go and cause a scene...)

(Forced to seek dummies...)

Wait, it's really about Ju Yeon?

No way. I thought Ju Yeon really admired CEO Yoon.

Instead of guessing, why don't we just ask her ourselves?

Exactly. This has to be some kind of mistake...

Ju Yeon.

No, it's not like that...

CEO Yoon, it's not what it looks like.

Hey, Seol Jae Hee.

It wasn't me.

Then why do you have all this, Ju Yeon?

Because you're the one who did it.

I didn't do it.

It wasn't me.

I'm telling you, it wasn't me!

CEO Yoon, it wasn't me.

- Please believe me. It wasn't me. - Then?

Then who did?

Get out. Now.

No.

Do you want me to have security drag you out?

You'll regret this.

Who will?

Me?

Seol Jae Hee.

We need to talk.

You didn't have to take it that far.

Not in front of everyone!

So what was I supposed to do?

She messed with the servers, and on top of threatening you,

she tried to destroy the company.

We could have at least heard her out.

Hear her out? You want to know why she did it?

Is that what's important?

Since when did things like that ever matter to us?

What's important to us...

is protecting this company together. Right?

You're right.

But "together"...

includes our employees, too.

What on earth is going on?

The whole dummy thing was shocking enough...

And to think that...

it was all Ju Yeon's doing this whole time...

But why would she do something like that?

Did she have some kind of vendetta against our company?

Or what?

CEO Seol seemed more ruthless than I thought.

Well, the company's future was at stake.

But still, that was pretty brutal.

Gosh, here it comes.

Everyone, unplug the phones.

Can I help you, ma'am?

I'm here to see your CEO.

If you're here about that matter,

we'll release an official statement very soon.

If you could just be a little patient...

I'm here to see...

- my daughter. - Oh, your daughter.

What? Your daughter?

Have you forgotten?

Why we created ForMe?

Why we were trapped in that dark room?

Jae Hee, please.

- We're different now. - How?

What's so different now?

What, because you have Han Seon Ho now?

That you can go anywhere you want, whenever you want?

Snap out of it, Yoon Bi Ah.

Your relatives pointed fingers,

calling you a wretch who killed your own parents,

while they divided up all the life insurance money.

Your teachers and friends gossiped and exaggerated the story.

And your own mother abandoned you and your dying father...

for another man.

It was people you hated and despised.

You said you'd never believe in things like love or people.

For how long...

can we stay trapped in the past, with it just being the two of us?

I just don't want to live like that anymore.

Even if you get hurt again?

You'd still be okay with that?

Ma'am, please just tell us your daughter's name.

No. Just a minute. I need to find my daughter.

Perhaps you're looking for another office?

No, my daughter...

- My daughter is here. - Which office are you here for?

No, I'm saying my daughter works here!

Then what's your daughter's name?

- You can't cause a scene in here. - Mrs. Yang?

But they told me my daughter was here.

Okay, but what is your daughter's name?

- You can't be in here. - Please, just find my daughter.

Mom?

There you are.

My beautiful girl.

I missed you so much. I just had to come.