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Episode 16 In search of lost time

I'm sorry.

Something came up.

What came up?

What can possibly be more important than your dream and your future?

Is Writer Lee Go Eun that important to you?

Why aren't you answering?

I asked if Writer Lee Go Eun is that important to you.

That's right.

Lee Go Eun is a very important person to me.

I didn't realize it until just now.

Lee Go Eun.

How dear she is to me.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me, the person that was here, where did she go?

Ah, she was discharged earlier.

Lee Go Eun! Lee Go Eun, snap out of it! Lee Go Eun!

Are you alright?

If you were sick, you should have told me so!

Are you feeling better now?

What happened with the contract?

It went well.

It's a relief.

Yes, it's a relief.

Get some rest. I'm leaving.

Also,

thank you for today.

By the way,

about Kim Woo Jin rescuing Jin Hye Rin.

Pardon?

I think you're right.

Yes, this is Anthony.

I was just wondering about calling you, too...

Don't worry. I heard that the Writer was critically ill.

Is she doing alright?

Yes, she is, but how did you...?

I heard from Miss Sung Min Ah.

The chairman is also impressed by your devoted care of your writer,

and does not want to miss the opportunity of working with you.

We'll make another appointment soon for the contract.

Thank you!

Yes, yes, thank you so much. Bye!

Yes, yes, thank you so much. Bye!

[A K]

The person you called is not available. Connecting to the voicemail...

I didn't realize it until just now.

Lee Go Eun.

How dear she is to me.

Good news!

Another commercial offer.

This time, it's for a painkiller.

Miss Sung Min Ah is in agony because of a bad headache,

and tada~ I appear to hand you the pills.

The headache melts away completely,

and in the end, with a smile, "For headache, toothache, and cramps,"

"Meltaway Q!" What do you think?

Listen carefully...

From now on until I die, I won't ever do another commercial with you, Mr. Kang Hyun Min.

Got it?

What's up with her?

Does she not like it because it's painkillers?

I like it.

"Meltaway Q!"

Thank you. Thanks to you, the contract will be fine.

Good for you.

Also...

Your feelings for Writer Lee Go Eun, I understand.

Working together for some time can bring the two of you closer,

and you can grow on each other.

However, even after the drama is over, will your feelings stay the same?

I won't be impatient.

When the time comes, I'll be able to hear the answer.

Are you sure you were sick?

Yes. I was really, really sick.

Did you see a doctor?

Of course I did!

Aigoo, if you were that sick, you should have called me.

How could you go see a doctor by yourself?

No, I didn't go alone.

With whom?

Well, with... a person?

A person?

Who exactly?

Ah, Mom, I'm eating!

You... have a man, right?

No!

Lee Go Eun got a man!

Who is it? Who?

Is it that Kim Bong Dal guy?

Oh, no!

My tummy might get upset!

Aren't you Writer Lee's mother?

Omo, if it isn't the Representative!

Where are you going?

I fixed some food for Go Eun, and now I'm on my way home.

I'll give you a ride then. Get in.

No, well,

you don't have to.

The day is too cold for you to walk. Please get in.

Have you been doing well lately?

What is there to do well?

Just being busy with my livelihood, not even noticing my own daughter getting sick.

But, by any chance, Representative, do you know Kim Bong Dal?

Kim Bong Dal?

Yes.

But why are you curious about that person?

Well, it seems like my Go Eun is interested in him,

but she wouldn't tell me anything.

But, Representative, is it a person you know?

Well, yes, I never got to meet him in person,

but I heard that he has a good reputation and his future seems bright.

According to what I've heard, he even has good looks.

Then, take care.

When you're not too busy, come in for a meal.

Yes.

Thanks for the ride.

Then, you should get back.

No, I'll see you get in first and then take off.

Ah, don't worry about me and just get back.

Then, I'll see you again later.

Aigoo, did he take something wrong? Where did his manners come from?

That's so not like him at all!

I think the Grand Prize for Best Actor should go to Shin Ha Gyoon.

His acting was good,

and, more importantly, the viewership ratings were excellent.

In terms of viewership ratings, Kang Hyun Min is a good contender, too.

Though his acting is nothing out of the ordinary,

but he's scheduled for another SBC drama next year.

The Grand Prize for Best Actor should go to a good actor.

Yes, I understand both of your positions,

but how about Jang Joo Sung?

What, Jang Joo Sung?

Yes.

Yes, well, the viewership ratings were low,

but just looking at acting alone, he was the best this year.

Listen, M broadcasting is giving it to Cha Seung Won, and K broadcasting is giving it to Park Shin Yang.

Yet, we're going to give it to an obscure, aged actor?

It's the Grand Prize after all, it should go to a star with some clout.

It's not an award of appreciation.

It's not an award of appreciation.

Yes, isn't that even more reason for Mr. Jang to receive it?

Yes, isn't that even more reason for Mr. Jang to receive it?

It literally is the Grand Prize for Best Actor.

Regardless of starship or viewership rating, but solely looking at the acting performance, right?

Well, Director,

let's take things with a grain of salt.

The awarding ceremony for the Grand Prize is another TV show.

It is another competition for viewership ratings.

Besides, we have to discuss this matter with the Variety Department as they're preparing the ceremony.

So, Director Nam, you should pay attention to our opinions, too, this time.

Yes, I understand.

Then, we shall continue this discussion in our next meeting.

I'll come back again.

Take care of yourself.

Cut! Ok!

Now, let's eat before going to the next scene!

Then, we'll resume shooting in an hour. Have a good meal!

Does a top star have to eat at such an open place?

There are no good restaurants around here.

Have you watched "Morning in Kyeongseong" this week?

Of course.

Kang Hyun Min was practically flying in his action scenes.

All I could see of Kang Hyun Min was his sucky acting.

That's true. My eyes are all for Min Ah Noona.

How could you even notice Kang Hyun Min?

Hey,

isn't that Kang Hyun Min over there?

Over there.

He is! He's good looking.

He does look superb. For real!

Don't miss your classes.

Only Kang Hyun Min.

Um, Hyung,

is Sung Min Ah even prettier than on screen?

Yes.

Make-up does wonders.

What?

It's Sung Min Ah. Whoa! Sung Min Ah!

Hyung, do it quick, hurry!

Sung Min Ah is leaving!

I'd like to get an autograph, too.

Ah, yes.

By the way, what is your name, young man?

Brad Pitt.

Alright, one person at a time.

What is your name? - Park Sung Hoon!

Gwang Soo?

From now on, we should always eat in front of an all-girls highschool.

I was thinking of preparing Red Ginseng as presents for the broadcasting companies for this season.

What? Red Ginseng?

Red Ginseng my bum.

That doesn't suit the scale of the Empire.

Prepare imported wine. Top notch grade.

Yes. Understood.

What? Red Ginseng?

Present Red Ginseng to the broadcasting companies with seasonal greetings?

Yes, I think that would be appropriate.

Are you in your right mind?

We don't have money for that!

You may leave.

Yes.

Ah, PD Joo,

Yes.

Bring me the CVs of the writers with whom we have contracts.

Our... writers?

The only writer that has a contract with us is just Writer Lee.

Yes, bring hers.

Why do you want her CV all of a sudden?

Do I have to explain that to you?

No.

Sorry, I was too busy.

I sincerely apologize.

But I don't think I can come to the Christmas reunion this year, either, because I have to work on my script.

I guess you guys will have fun without me.

Yes, but instead,

I'll treat you generously next year after the drama is done.

Alright.

See you next year. Yes.

Her hobby is to watch movies, specialty is Tae...

Official 4th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo...

Favorite food is grilled mackerels and...

roasted sweet potatoes.

Favorite movie is Love Letter.

Love Letter...

Yes, I've watched it about 100 times now.

It's really sad, but really beautiful at the same time. Don't you agree?

Are you fine? (In Japanese)

I'm fine.

Man, that scared me. What a shock.

Don't you know how to knock?

I did knock, but

you must not have heard me because your ears were covered.

At any rate, why have you come here?

To get some printer paper.

What were you watching, anyway?

None of your concern.

Ah, I think I know.

You know what?

Well, what men normally watch.

Steamy stuff.

That's not it.

I know men watch it quite often. It's ok.

I said that's really not it.

Oh, that's Love Letter!

Yes, it's Love Letter!

I thought you didn't like this movie?

Just to review my Japanese. That's all.

But your Japanese is excellent. Superb.

To learn the dialect of Kobe. Their accent.

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My eyes were too busy watching Min Ah Noona.

How could you even notice Kang Hyun Min?

Hyung?

When is the SBC Drama Awards ceremony?

The 31st. Why?

Let's see... possible contenders for the Grand Prize of Best Actor are...

me...

me...

me....

There's only me!

No way. There's Shin Ha Gyoon.

Ah, that's right. Ha Gyoon Hyung.

Ah, the Brain... Shin Ha Gyoon of the Brain is too strong...

Can't let that happen.

At this point, I need an impactful scene that will set this Kang Hyun Min apart for sure!

Hyung,

you just said that the new script is out, right?

Hyung, when Jin Hye Rin is bawling her eyes out at the end here,

what if I did that?

You?

The viewers will be totally awed!

Hyung, tell Gwang Soo to get the car ready.

Well, Gwang Soo has been rather busy lately.

What?

Busy?

The personal assistant is busier than the actor?

Well, that's not what I mean...

Let's just go the two of us today.

I understand.

However, take the wage for today out of Gwang Soo's payment for the month.

Take it out!

The closer you are, the more clearcut you have to be with money.

Isn't that right, Bumblebee?

You're going to the military service soon?

Yes, I just got my draft notice.

Please take good care of our Hyun Min Hyung.

Unlike what appears on TV,

there are many surprising things about Hyung.

Yes, I heard from Representative Choi that he requires a lot of extra care.

Actually, Hyun Min Hyung

does not like to read the script.

So, when he's playing videogames,

you have to read it out loud to him.

Also, when Hyung chooses a drama, he prefers melodrama.

It's because melodramas bring more

commerical endorsement offers for the male lead.

That's what he believes.

The more I think about it, the more it doesn't make sense.

How can a drama not have the aspect of melodrama?

Gwang Soo.

When there is an appointment, he makes sure

to be later than the other actor.

His sense of pride is strong,

so he thinks that to wait for someone is to lose.

What? Sung Min Ah is very punctual with her schedule?

I told you to go slow, Gwang Soo.

Lastly,

he may say preposterous things sometimes,

but you should just agree with him.

He may not be that bright,

but he's a good Hyung.

Ah, hey...

Jin Hye Rin, Kim Woo Jin.

I need something that can bring out their emotions to the maximum...

Who is it? Writer Lee!

Writer Lee!

Open the door! Open!

Merry Christmas, a present for you.

What is it this time?

Just take it, it's really just a Christmas present, nothing more.

Omo!

The size is perfect, and they're really pretty!

Thank you!

Now that you received my gift, shall we cut to the chase?

That's not possible!

Why not?

This drama is for Kang Hyun Min, and this Kang Hyun Min wants to bawl his eyes out.

Kim Woo Jin is shot, and Jin Hye Rin embraces him and cries.

Yes, but instead of Jin Hye Rin, Kim Woo Jin can cry!

Tears of a man. How innovating is that?

Well, I suppose it could be innovating,

but Sung Min Ah is better...

She is better what?

Ah, well, what I mean is..

Kim Woo Jin gets shot in Jin Hye Rin's place and is bleeding...

I don't know! I don't know!

I don't know about that. Just keep in mind that this is the third time.

Third time for me to ask you to change something.

I ended up swimming in the ocean and kissing that Sung Min Ah.

Humanly speaking,

if I scratch your back, you should scratch my back, too. Give and Take.

I warn you. If you don't change it this time,

I won't go easy on you.

I sent off the new script to the printing office.

I'll be stopping at Writer Lee's studio to drop something off

before going home.

Yes, I see.

Wait.

Yes?

I'll just take it to her. I need to talk with her anyway.

You, Representative?

What's with that look on your face?

Why, is it something heavy?

Hyung.

I heard about everything.

You're going to serve in the military?

Yes. I got the draft notice unexpectedly.

I'm sorry.

I've come to say my last good bye.

Stay in good health, Hyung.

Gwang Soo.

I bought it myself from the grocery store.

Hyung!

Hyung, thank you for everything,

in 2 years from now,

I'll be back in better shape.

Yes, I'll be waiting. Take care.

Gwang Soo!

Take good care of yourself!

Salute!

I mean, does that even make sense?

He wants to do the crying scene of Jin Hye Rin?

At any rate, what should I do?

He won't get over it easily this time.

Who is it?

It's me.

Why are you here?

This. PD Joo told me to bring it to you.

Ah. So you came all the way here just to bring this to me?

Well... thats right...

Is the script going well?

Yes.

Ah, what should I do?

What?

Mr. Kang Hyun Min came by earlier, and...

What did Hyun Min want?

But, why are you here, Representative?

Did you see Writer Lee Go Eun earlier today?

Did Writer Lee say that?

She's such a snitch.

Well, about that sobbing scene,

don't you think it would be better if Kim Woo Jin did the crying?

Hmm... Kim Woo Jin crying?

You sure are professional, understanding my gist right away.

Well, at the awards ceremony at the end of the year,

Ha Gyoon Hyung and I are strong candidates for the Grand Prize for Best Actor.

If I were to show an impactful scene at this point,

I might be able to secure the award!

How's that?

Okay,

so you want the script to be revised so that you'd do the crying instead?

Exactly that!

Do you think you can do that?

Huh?

You only got this far by pure dumb luck.

With your pathetic acting skills, do you really think you can do that?

Are you done joking with me?

Nope, I've still got a lot more to say.

Do you know yourself?

Your script analysis is emelentary level, you don't even know how poor your acting is,

you're the world's biggest idiot there ever was!

As such, when the script comes out, don't even change one thing about it,

and just read it properly!

Also, you,

if you ever bother Writer Lee again,

I won't go easy on you. Got it?

But...

I said, do you understand!?

What's up with him? Why is he like that to me?

Yes, I just saw Hyun Min.

You saw him? What did he say? Didn't he throw a fit?

Nope.

I talked to him with reason, and he accepted it with no problem.

Really?

Yes. He'll do according to the script.

Is that true?

He even said he's sorry for bothering you. Is that true?

He even said he's sorry for bothering you.

That's a relief.

I mean, you're really amazing, Representative.

You took care of it so easily. I was getting a headache over it.

Who am I?

Who else? Mr. Kim Bong Dal.

Anthony.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

If anything ever troubles you, just let me know any time.

You have come.

Shall we?

The chairman expects a lot from you, Mr. Anthony.

The preparation for relocating your office will be finished within this month.

Ah, Miss Sung Min Ah is already here.

Oh, I finally get to see you.

I'm Anthony Kim.

Aigoo, I've heard a lot about you.

Nice to meet you. Please have a seat.

I think I'll need to take business lessons from you, Mr. Anthony.

Don't say something like that even as a joke. I don't deserve such praise.

Dramas are made by people, after all.

And you, Mr. Anthony, know the importance of people.

Which makes me very glad to be working with you.

Well, then,

I look forward to the business

you'll lead, Mr. Anthony.

Best wishes.

I don't know how to express my gratitude to you.

Then, instead of saying it to me, show me.

Just like you had made the actress Sung Min Ah into a top star,

make your World Production into the best company in the world.

I look forward to it.

A new personal assistant?

Yes, my name is An Sung Mo.

You may have heard from Gwang Soo already,

I totally abhor posers, hypocrites, and such.

Call me Hyung from now on.

Yes. Yes, Hyung.

At any rate, how did it go with Writer Lee?

Is she going to revise the script?

Hyung, don't get me started on it.

Last night, that bastard Anthony came all the way here, and...

He came here?

What? My script analysis is elementary level

and he called me the worst performing actor ever!

Does that make sense? I'm a bad actor?

Who does he have to thank for leading the viewership ratings? Seriously!

Sung Mo?

Yes.

What do you think?

About what?

What else? My acting.

Yes, you used to be one of the normal viewers, so you would be an accurate judge.

Tell me. Is the acting performance of this Kang Hyun Min pathetic?

Hey, it's ok. Just be honest.

Hey, it's ok. Just be honest.

Is it really true?

Yes.

What do you mean, yes?

Well, I mean, you have good looks, but

but your acting isn't... that great.

Hey, Sung Mo,

you must be referring to Hyun Min's debut performance!

Uh... I've watched them all... even the most recent ones.

Well, you told me to be honest.

Gwang Soo...

[Gwang Soo]

Uh, Hyung, what I said earlier

didn't upset you, did it?

Why would it upset me?

Who do you think I am?

Sung Mo, I'm not that petty.

Well, that's a relief. You know,

I'm really bad at lying.

I can see that.

Just focus on driving. So that we won't be late.

Yes, Hyung.

[Kang Hyun Min's impactful performance crosses the sea with his eyes]

Honestly, Kang Hyun Min's acting is overrated.

His good looks covers it all. However, those looks are fading, too.

I'm only watching it for Sung Min Ah. When I see KHM, I can't concentrate on the show. He sucks.

Hey, what day is better than Christmas Day to confess your felings to her?

You have to make a dash for it!

He's right.

Well, that's why I bought something for her,

What? What is it? Let's see!

Show us!

Excuse me.

Matching rings!

Am I going too forward with this?

Does the woman express the feelings first?

It is the man who has to open up first! Hear, hear!

Besides, a matching set of rings sends a direct message of "let's date."

It's straightforward! - True, true.

I read a report that the gift that women want the most

for Christmas is jewelry!

I got this after reading that.

What's so merry here?

Well, PD Joo got a gift for the pretty FD.

I'm sorry, Representative. Not separating my personal life from work...

Well, that's life after all.

So what is it that you're hiding?

Huh?

Let me see what you got her.

Tada! They're couple rings.

Supposedly, this is what women want the most for Christmas.

Good luck.

Good luck!

Where do you buy stuff like that?

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Would you like me to take them out for you to see?

The second one from the right.

This one?

Is it a gift?

No. My nephew has been begging me for it.

Pardon?

Well, I guess my nephew got a girlfriend, but he's so shy.

Ah, I see.

What is the nephew's size?

Well, maybe... about this?

Ah,

I guess his size is the same as the uncle?

We're family, after all.

Ah.

Then, what about the size of the girl your nephew likes?

Well,

I think about this big.

You're going to gift it, you should call and ask first.

If the size doesn't fit after opening the gift, she may think you're not considerate.

Bong Dal Kim.

Mr. Bong Dal.

Yes, Representative.

Do you have plans this evening?

Why?

Why else? We've got to write our contract.

Why are we writing the contract on Christmas Eve? In the evening even?

Because I say so.

At 8pm, come to the restaurant that...

No, I'll decide on the location.

You?

A nice place that I really like.

Must be a shabby place that suits you perfectly.

You'll have to see for yourself. I'll text you. See you later then.

Finish the script before you come out.

I'm done already.

That's good. See you later.

Yes?

This is the Moonhwa University Hospital.

Your test results from Thursday are out.

Yes.

Yes, I see. I'm on my way.

Now, don't get too excited because it's Christmas Eve.

Let's finish this quick so we can get home early.

Yes, understood!

For the next scene, use the 300mm lense and zoom in on Hyun Min's face.

I'm sorry. I only prepared the 200mm lense.

Then, use the 200mm lense,

we'll crop later,

and magnify it to look like 300mm.

Yes.

Excuse me. - Yes?

Where is the FD?

She's probably in Mr. Kang Hyun Min's room.

Ah, I see.

Well, then...

do you have time this evening?

Well, if the shooting gets done early enough, sure.

Then, we'll resume shooting in 5 minutes,

so tell Mr. Kang Hyun Min to get ready, please.

Yes, I understand.

Woo Jin!

Woo Jin!

Are you okay?

How can this be?!

This is all my fault!

Woo Jin! Woo Jin! Are you alright?

Don't worry. The people...

I am sorry.

Cut!

Let's go again.

Ready? Action!

Don't worry.

Soon, people...

I am sorry.

Don't worry. Soon, people...

I am sorry.

Don't worry. Soon, people...

I am sorry.

Don't worry. Soon, people...

I really am sorry.

Cut!

Let's take a break for 10 minutes.

What exactly is the problem?

Is it because I refused the commercial endorsement deal?

That's not it.

If not, then why are you making me cry for hours like this?!

I'm really sorry.

I'm just feeling under the weather today.

I'm really sorry.

I'm really sorry.

How much have I cried?

My eyes are gonna be all puffed up.

Unni, can you get me an ice pack?

Yes.

Do you have some time?

I have something to say.

Start talking. What is it?

You're not hung up about the commercial...

Is my acting really that bad?

From your perspective, is my acting really poor?

From your perspective, is my acting really poor?

What do you want me to say?

Please tell me honestly.

As an actress.

For you to ask me in person,

doesn't that mean you already think so?

Then, let me ask you one thing.

Have you ever put any effort into acting?

Or do you know about your weaknesses?

Then, what about you?

Do you have a weakness you know about?

Who doesn't have weaknesses?

I'm still

practicing in front of the mirror at least 1 hour a day

to improve my pronunciation since my debut.

Ga Gya Geo Gyeo,

like a child learning the alphabet, with a pen between my teeth.

If you really felt a problem with your acting,

you yourself have to know what it is to fix it.

No matter what other people tell you, you have to know it for yourself.

Spend some time to think about it.

It doesn't seem like a side effect of the antidepressant.

There doesn't seem to be a problem with your other tests.

Then why does my vision get blurry sometimes?

Hmm...

How about getting yourself tested at the opthalmology? I'll arrange it.

Since you're here already, why don't you get tested.

Tada~ it looks nice.

What exactly is the problem?

Do you have a family member with poor eyesight?

Yes.

That is correct.

Is that your mother?

Yes, but how?

Yes,

you have Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy that is maternally inherited.

It progresses really fast with few preliminary symptoms,

so your right eye is already

in bad shape.

Looking at the pace of the condition,

your right eye will lose its sight completely soon.

Once that happens,

unfortunately, even your left eye will...

eventually, you'll lose sight in both your eyes.

Wow, I hadn't seen you in a while.

Have you been well?

Yes, have you been well?

Yes.

Would you like to order?

Well, I'm waiting for someone today. When he gets here, I will.

Did you get a boyfriend by any chance?

No.

I'm here.

Where are you?

I'm here... Where are you?

True Hope Nursing Home

In search of lost time

Please leave a trace after reading the book. (All entries are by Lee Go Eun)

Since your mother has this condition, you must know it very well.

There is no real way to cure it.

I regret to say this, but

you should make preparations before both eyes lose sight.

Ah, what are you doing?!

Can't you pour the water properly? My eyes sting!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm not eating!

Why?

Does it taste bad?

You eat it, Mom.

You can't even tell sugar and salt apart!

Dummy. Idiot!

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Excuse me.

I guess the traffic is bad.

Um...

I'm sorry, but we're closing.

Ah, yes...

Where did you go to be back so late?

You ignored my text and my calls.

What is this?

I'm sorry.

Well,

was something the matter?

Yes.

My mother was not well.

Omo.

Is she doing okay?

Well, if that's what happened, why didn't you tell me?

Well, I guess you didn't really have the mind to do that.

Get in.

Since you so desperately wish to renew my contract, I'll do it.

Let's do that later.

It's late. Get back and rest.

Lee Go Eun...

When did it start?

Your feelings for me.

I deceived you.

I betrayed you.

I was so mean to you.

Despite all that,

when did you start liking me?