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FILING FOR LOVE

EPISODE 5: HEART BURN

Miss.

My heart was burning.

I'm ready to pay.

SOJU

Miss.

You'll die if you drink all this.

That's the plan.

Did something bad happen?

I don't know

what's happening.

Hey, are you okay? You're alive in there, right?

How many hours do you need to shower for?

You could end up getting dehydrated.

I'd like a beer, too.

Why are you so flushed?

Are you unwell?

Is it a fever?

You don't feel hot.

I shouldn't flirt.

I can't have you falling for me.

Can it really happen?

Can you really fall for someone

you've known for so long? Like you were hit by lightning.

Did you really fall for me?

That's only possible if I were struck by lightning.

Of course, it's possible.

If you're given a reason to see the person in a new light.

Or it's possible you'd already fallen for them.

Before you knew it, all your built-up feelings about them

just blow up in an instant

like lava.

Like lava.

J CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Mother.

The people here.

They're not harassing you.

They want to help you.

If you refuse your medicine and cause a fuss

they'll send you back to the psych ward.

FATHER

- Hello, Father. - Where are you?

I'm exercising.

You have time for that? What are you up to?

You hired a fool like that for that much money?

If you did, you must've put him to good use!

Why did you cause trouble?

HAEMU FIRES LOCKETT FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

The Audit Team went after him.

You still don't have control of your own people?

Who do you take after to be this weak?

Think about who you are and what you are.

If you can't handle it, you'll crumble, just like your mom.

Starting today, I want Joo In-a

included in the executive updates.

The Audit Team keeps tabs on executives

and report regularly, so the Head isn't included in...

I understand, sir.

We'll keep tabs on her ourselves.

Hello, Ms. Joo.

Yes, hello. How are you?

It was a pity you missed the team dinner.

It was. Let's hope there's a next time.

How about

you and I grab a drink?

Just you and me.

I don't see how you'd enjoy joining me for a drink.

We have nothing in common.

There might be something.

You and I could have something surprising in common.

Morning.

Let's have a coffee. We need to talk, too.

Forget the coffee.

We can talk in the interview room.

- Yesterday... - Sorry about that. I apologize.

I shouldn't have done that as your superior.

If you want to lodge an official complaint

then go ahead.

I'll admit and accept everything.

You seem to be gravely mistaken.

I kissed you.

What are you talking about? I'm the one who kissed you.

I kissed you, Ms. Joo.

Don't argue with me. I started it.

I'm not arguing. Do you think you used

your rank or authority to pressure me?

Why are you trying to subdue me?

- I'm saying I did what I did. - I did it.

- I did it. - Why?

Why did you kiss me?

That is, if you did it.

I was intoxicated

with art.

You're a great artist. Your work was just beautiful.

Not to mention the calm music playing in the background.

There was something about the moment and its atmosphere.

It was intoxicating.

There's a scientific rationale.

A great work of art stimulates dopamine secretion

which arouses you, accelerating your pulse and breath.

Like you're under a magic spell.

Was what I drew that good?

Do you think I'm Michelangelo or something?

I should call you Noh-chelangelo.

The excuse you came up with was that art intoxicated you?

That's all there is to it?

What about you, then?

Why did you kiss me? That is, if you did it first.

You were pretty.

I was stone-cold sober and in my right mind.

I just found you pretty.

That's why I kissed you.

I've always been pretty.

Anyone would say so. I have nice facial features

and they're in the right place.

I have an objectively pretty face.

So what?

That doesn't mean every man kisses me.

Regardless of who started it

we have to admit what happened yesterday wasn't normal.

To make sure this doesn't happen again

let's keep a reasonable distance for risk management purposes.

We should keep our work and private lives separate, too. Bye.

Just so you know, it's really annoying.

Kissing and then apologizing for it.

Mr. Cha, born in 1988, Year of the Dragon.

Your daily fortune says...

Oh, you should organize your surroundings.

Hae-young, born in 1989, Year of the Snake.

Gosh. Someone special will come from the west.

- The west? - Ms. Pyun.

I live in Bucheon in the west.

Am I special to you?

Mr. Moo with the Year of the Ram.

Try not to get noticed by your superior.

- My superior? - Your superior.

Where is she?

- What's up? - Shoot.

Oh, dear, gosh.

The economy has changed a great deal.

What's the world coming to?

What do you think is up with those two this morning?

Mr. Noh has always been in Ms. Joo's bad books.

I thought things had improved while working on James's case.

What if things go really badly for Mr. Noh

and chaos comes for him?

I have a feeling we should step up and help him out

so the two can get closer. Oh, my gosh.

Oh, dear. AI. Artificial Intelligence...

It's just...

I'm so jealous of him.

This is his lucky year.

He got married and was named Haemu Cosmetics' King of Sales.

It's not the first time he won that title.

The punk.

I begged him to share his trade secret, but he won't.

- Let's go outside for a smoke. - Sure.

Are you all ready?

One, two, three.

What the heck's going on?

What is she doing?

Hands off me!

I have no relationship whatsoever with that woman.

She's the head buyer at one of our clients.

I'm a salesman at her mercy.

She's the buyer in control.

That's it.

But she caused a ruckus at your wedding for no good reason?

Exactly.

How confused and rattled do you think I was?

If we had even a situationship, I wouldn't have invited her.

I'm not that crazy.

Bros, this is totally unfair.

We're not your bros, Mr. Do.

Sit up straight. We're not here to fool around.

Sorry.

Anyway, there really isn't much to it.

That's why even after that disaster at my wedding

I'm enjoying my newlywed life.

There must be a reason she acted out.

Did you give her reason to think there was something between you?

Well, actually...

I've actually got a sales tactic of my own.

I sell lipsticks for a living.

Most of the buyers are women.

When a man and a woman work together

there's bound to be a little sexual chemistry.

I use that as best I can to make a sale.

Are you saying you get your way by using your physique somehow?

Gosh, no, bro... Mr. Cha.

Flirting. That's it.

One, do just enough. Two, be polite.

But how? You make the lady feel good.

You create a thrill and tension.

I prey on their emotions without crossing the line.

They usually know what's happening and play along.

Is Ms. So a bit delusional?

We were definitely dating.

You don't have to say, "We're now officially together."

There comes a moment when you just know

that you have something special.

I was confused at first.

I thought he was being nice just to increase his sales.

Oh, dear. Are you that ill?

I said I was unwell, and he brought porridge and medicine

in the middle of the night.

That's something you do when you actually care about someone.

Dress warmly.

Yes, that's usually true.

But in that case...

I needed her to settle the bill, and she said she was too sick.

What else could I do but try to make her feel better?

I went to a nearby pharmacy and bought all the strongest meds.

- This must be taken warm. - That, too?

She loved the attention.

- She wired the money the next day. - Get well soon.

So I accepted his date request.

- Hello. - We watched a movie and ate out.

It was an ordinary weekend date.

A date? So that's what she thought it was.

"I'm bored on weekends. I roll around at home all day long."

She kept whining, so I sent her movie tickets the company gives us.

When she got them...

She said she was only free that Saturday.

It felt like I was going to work on a weekend.

"Going to work"?

He never stopped saying I was cute or pretty

and wiped my lips when I got food on my face.

Is that part of his job description?

Take a look.

He texts me, "Good morning" and "Good night"

every single day without fail.

And this means nothing?

Let us take a look at that.

Let's scroll up.

OKAY, I'LL EMAIL IT TO YOU!

GOOD NIGHT, SEE YOU TOMORROW

I see your point.

Thanks.

The thing is...

We checked Mr. Do's phone as well.

He texts the same thing to all his clients.

It's practically copied and pasted.

Copied and pasted?

He's a psycho.

Do you have another clearer incident

that could help prove your relationship?

The kiss.

He and I kissed.

"Kiss"?

This is just madness.

I'm a guy who never crosses a line.

Physical touch? Never.

You brought her medicine at night

went to a movie together and texted each other

- but you didn't kiss? - We didn't. Never.

Why did you stop the investigation halfway through?

You called a client over for questioning

and you don't conclude your report?

It's a personal issue between the two of them.

They have different opinions about one incident.

How can we check that objectively?

Don't you know the saying

the truth between two people isn't with just one

but it exists on the periphery of both.

Then you must check the periphery.

They clearly disagree on one matter.

Ms. So says they kissed. Mr. Do says they didn't.

Isn't that an important point?

If Mr. Do is denying kissing her

that could be sexual harassment, and it could hurt business ties.

Not to mention it's incredibly rude to the lady.

I see.

Is that how important a kiss is?

Even after the kiss

I thought an apology would settle everything.

Let's stick to work.

Where did they kiss?

It was after they ate here.

Describe the situation in detail.

Do your job properly, Mr. Noh.

They left after having a few cocktails at the bar upstairs.

Ms. So can't drink much, so she was very drunk.

She could barely walk.

And then...

I feel dizzy.

Oh, my gosh.

So Mr. Do helped Ms. So stand up straight.

They stood here, facing each other.

There's no need to reenact the whole thing.

You told me to go into detail.

You're contradicting yourself.

There's a camera up there. Let's get the footage.

It looks like a fake.

How can you tell?

Look carefully.

There are no electrical wires

or blinking light.

It's cold to the touch.

I bet it never worked.

Hey, Mr. Noh. You have your uses.

There should be a camera or two here.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

So, did the DOJ meeting happen?

I heard JB pulled some strings.

You jerk.

You invited me out to practice just to discuss work?

Sir. It's Managing Director Jeon. What shall I do?

- Say I'll call him back. - Yes, sir.

Isn't she a looker? Can you focus?

She's smart and thorough.

You're so uptight.

I understand.

You need someone to talk to.

I get that your marriage was a business deal, but your wife...

I couldn't live with her even if my dad threatened to kill me.

- Hello, sir. - Hi there.

The chicken looks amazing.

They're so plump, I thought they were turkeys from over there.

They taste just as good, too.

Mr. Noh. Isn't it mesmerizing to watch them turn?

I wish I could do that to you whenever you get on my nerves.

Oh, you like to truss people up?

Sir, how many times a week do you come here?

I'm here every day apart from Sunday.

Oh, really?

Do you park your truck at this angle whenever you're here?

What?

Do you park your truck like this every time?

It smells amazing.

Take this home and share with your family.

You have a big family.

We live separately now.

Do you live on your own, then?

Yes.

Hello?

You got the wrong number.

Who was that?

A wrong number.

Let's take a look.

We got the perfect angle.

Press rewind.

We must go back

to between 10 p.m. and midnight.

There they are.

Gosh, they actually kissed.

Mr. Choi got a call that his second kid was hurt.

I told him to go home.

Good for you. Tell him to take as long as he needs off work.

Yes, sir.

I'll drive you home tonight.

It's fine. I'll drive.

Bye, then.

Ms. Park.

Where did you move to?

You can drop me off here.

Thank you, sir.

Ms. Park.

From now on, Mr. Choi or Do-young

will accompany me on my personal business.

I'd like you to concentrate on work-related tasks.

You don't have to do that

if it's because my feelings are making you uncomfortable.

I live

with a guy right now.

He's a really nice guy.

So there's no need for you to worry.

I won't get all clingy.

Speak of the devil.

I'll see you tomorrow, sir.

What's this about?

Sorry.

I used you for something.

- Was that a guy? - It's a secret.

What do you want for dinner? My treat.

Why does everyone have a secret?

- Who else has a secret? - That's my secret, okay?

Doesn't that clear up

what our relationship was?

Doesn't a kiss make it official?

Do you two kiss someone you're not dating?

Am I the old-fashioned one here?

I mean, if you kiss someone, doesn't that mean

you have a kind of relationship that you should be responsible for?

Yes, sure.

But according to Mr. Do...

We kissed?

Now that I think about it, maybe we did.

I must've been too drunk.

That could also mean how insignificant it was to me.

She wouldn't stop hitting on me

so while we were drunk...

You know what I mean.

I'm old enough to know how things are

and I'm not stupid.

A momentary mistake and an emotional connection?

I can definitely make the distinction very clearly.

You're right.

They're different. I'm not...

You're not old-fashioned, Ms. So.

We know enough to be able to tell the difference.

Yes, that's it.

What, a mistake?

He can't remember the kiss? Does he have amnesia?

Did the kiss happen with only one person?

Why is everything one-sided?

I haven't made sense of it at all yet.

The other person concluded like it was nothing.

Right?

So what? It doesn't change anything.

Not all people who kiss are dating.

In some countries, a kiss is just a greeting.

Do I have to

marry someone just because we kissed?

A kiss definitely makes it official.

You kiss because you're dating

and you date because you kissed.

Our ancestors back in the day

had to take responsibility and marry someone they talked to.

How far back in time are you going?

These days, you sleep before you date and go to bed first before going out.

Sleep before what?

You sleep with the partner first before you start dating them.

And you take someone to bed first before taking them out.

But aren't kisses a bit different?

There's an old film called Pretty Woman.

In that film, Julia Roberts

does just about everything with Richard Gere

but says, "I don't kiss on the mouth."

Why? Because kissing

is more emotionally charged than sleeping with someone.

I don't particularly like Mr. Do

but I believe people can make drunken mistakes.

I mean, getting physical doesn't always equal a relationship.

I don't know.

We'll have to figure out the situation before and after

but what bothers me is the fact that Mr. Do lied.

It's the proof that shows their kiss must've been significant.

If it really meant nothing, and he has a clear conscience

he should've admitted to it.

Hey, you're right.

That's true. At times

the truth is hidden between the lies.

- Ms. Joo! - Goodness.

We put this together for you

so make sure you smooth things over with her.

Kiss up to her and humor her.

- Goodness. This way, please. - You're all here.

I'll just sit here.

But I set up everything for you

and warmed up the seat.

I see. All right, then.

This way, please.

And a new glass for you.

- Thank you. - Sure.

Mr. Noh.

What are you waiting for? She's here. Pour her a drink.

What were you all chatting about?

I saw a few of you giving a whole speech as I walked in.

It was this.

Ms. Joo. Kissing equals dating, right?

What?

What do you mean?

You were talking about Mr. Do!

Why are you discussing work at a team dinner? You workaholics!

Forget that. Let's talk about something else.

Why? It was just getting fun.

It's not fun to talk about work while drinking.

- Now, why don't we make a toast? - Sure.

Fill up your glasses.

Thank you.

For the workaholics of Audit Team Three.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Are you okay? - I'm fine. I'm okay.

So do you want to grab one more drink?

Your team should let loose without me in round two

so you can talk behind my back.

Goodness, don't say something like that.

All of us, especially Mr. Noh

adore and respect you so much, Ms. Joo.

He's right. Ms. Joo, you are the coolest boss in the world.

He's drunk.

Mr. Baek.

You once said I wasn't good enough

and that I should draw the line for the team.

Didn't you look at me like this and get angry at me?

Well, back then, I didn't know any better.

But Ms. Joo, you really know

how to draw the perfect line!

Mr. Noh.

You should be good to Ms. Joo, okay?

Goodness. It's time for you to go home.

- My gosh. - Careful.

All right, then. We should call it a night.

Okay. Wait, Mr. Noh.

You should grab a cab for Ms. Joo. It's quite late.

- No, it's all right. - It's not all right!

Make sure you grab it for her. Do that, okay?

- See you tomorrow! - See you tomorrow!

- Sure. Have a safe trip back home. - Mr. Moo.

What? No, I can't do that. It's too late.

- The night is still young. - No.

They think I hate you, don't they?

You have the best teammates.

They're good people.

So...

it sounds like you don't hate me.

Hey, there's my cab. See you tomorrow.

VACANT

- To AL Tower, please. - Sure.

- Sir, please start driving. - What are you doing?

It's late, so I thought I'd bring you home.

You saw me get in the cab, and that's good enough.

And I had something to ask you.

Did it really

mean nothing to you? Our kiss from that day?

Don't read too much into it. It was like an accident.

So you want to let it slide as if nothing had happened?

What's with you, Mr. Noh? This isn't your thing.

You're acting like a teenage boy who had his first kiss.

I'm asking because it wasn't my first kiss.

I knew something was different.

Then what? We kissed, so now we date?

Do you want to date me?

Let's figure it out.

Let's find out

if it was really just a momentary impulse

or if there's something more between us.

I want to find out.

And how do we do that?

Do you want to sleep with me? Do you?

- What? - Then get out.

- Sir, we're here. Please stop. - Sure.

What are you waiting for? Get out already.

Ms. Joo.

What's wrong? You wanted to find out.

What if I really followed you?

That's enough.

I get what you're trying to say. I'll try to play it off cool, too.

Before I do that, let me ask you this.

Why are you pushing me away like this after blowing my mind away

with such a passionate kiss?

Is it because you don't like me all that much?

Or is it because you're my boss and I'm a part of your team

which would just complicate everything?

Are those the reasons?

If not

then is there another man?

In-a.

In-a.

I'm glad I got to see you.

You changed your number, right?

Why didn't you let me know? I'm your father.

How are you my father?

You truly have become a stalker.

I'm just worried.

Who is that? Things seem cold.

I heard you came back to Korea

and wanted to see you.

Where did you get that information?

This is a serious breach of personal information.

Also

since when have we met each other and stayed in touch?

I'm sorry.

I have

always left you alone, In-a.

I feel

really bad for doing that.

That doesn't feel genuine.

But if you really do feel bad

why don't you continue to leave me alone?

If you call me or come near my house again

I'll report you to the police as a stalker.

Do not show up ever again.

In-a.

- That was great. - Are you up for round three?

- I know a place with hot girls. - You're a newlywed.

You need to go home early.

My wife is having a team dinner.

- Sure. - I must enjoy the moment.

And this freedom.

She was that woman, right?

The one who crashed your wedding.

That's right. My life almost got ruined.

I was just humoring her as a salesman.

How did she read that much into it?

But you kissed her.

That was a drunken accident, you punk.

And is that a big deal? Don't be old-fashioned.

- Tell me. - All right. Fine.

So where are we going for round three?

- Your treat? - My treat.

- Hey, Mr. Do. - Yes?

Isn't that your wife?

Hey!

- Hey, Mr. Do! - Mr. Do!

- Hey! - Hey! Stop it!

- You! - Min-woo!

- You need to calm down. - Let go of me!

- That's enough! - You.

Who the heck are you?

Stop it!

That punk was kissing my wife!

Would you be okay with that? You'd lose your mind, too!

- Is this true? - Here's the thing.

I had one too many drinks at the team dinner.

Also, isn't it kind of chilly today?

So for a second

I wanted to warm up my body.

Listen to this girl. She kissed because it was chilly.

Are you still drunk?

Then everyone out there should've been kissing!

Mr. Do, nothing is going on between Ms. Lee and me.

I admit that I made a mistake today

but it was a drunken mistake, and it didn't mean anything.

Keep your mouth shut, please.

Man, did you say that kiss didn't mean anything?

Then you can sleep together

and even get married without meaning anything.

Unbelievable.

You kissed my wife!

- Hey! You have to stop! - How dare you kiss my wife?

- Why did you kiss her? - Stop it!

What do you mean it didn't mean anything?

- You punk! - You have to stop!

He was wearing a hospital bracelet.

He was hospitalized with a brain tumor.

I had been worried because he left without a word.

His brain pressure went up temporarily

so he'll wake up soon.

If I may ask, what is your relationship to the patient?

I'm his daughter, but not on paper.

So he had a daughter?

He didn't have any guardians

and hadn't paid his hospital bills, so there was quite a difficulty.

I'm sure he had a wife and a son.

We couldn't reach any of his family members.

HANEUN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Gosh, I'm sorry you had to see all this, Mr. Noh.

I'm not close to my father, either.

I never had a chance.

He passed away before I was born.

But still, I had a happy childhood.

My mom, two grandmothers

great-aunt and aunt on my dad's side

two aunts on my mom's side

and my eldest, second, and third sister

adored me to death.

You had a lot of women in your life since childhood.

I usually hung out with my sisters

so I loved playing house and playing with dolls

but my mom hated it.

Whenever she caught me playing with dolls by myself

she'd lash me harshly.

Then I'd cry for getting lashed, and she lashed me again for crying.

She said that men aren't supposed to cry.

She must've been worried

that she wasn't doing enough to be both a mom and a dad.

I'm sure.

I understand everything now

but something about that must've left a scar inside me.

This is a top secret.

I still...

sleep with a plushie.

Keep it a secret.

it's my first time sharing this with another person.

Thank you for sharing your secret

thinking I'd feel embarrassed about everything, Mr. Noh.

It still feels like I'm facing a bigger loss.

It wouldn't be humane to keep things exact.

That's true.

The first time

I met my so-called father must've been

when I was seven.

He was a married man.

Have you lost your mind? How dare you show up here?

In-a, say hi to him. He's your dad.

Hello.

What are you trying to do?

Is this your way of protesting to get child support?

You said you'd raise her on your own!

You should get to meet her. You're her dad.

Stop saying I'm her dad!

This neighborhood is tiny, so once people start talking

both you nor the kid won't get to live an ordinary life.

So just go. Darn it.

He wasn't wrong.

A scandal can be scary in a small town.

MOM AND DAUGHTER ON THE SIDE AIRHEAD

An adulteress and her illegitimate child.

We weren't entitled to mourn over our misfortune.

SUJEBI, BIBIMBAP

"We must go somewhere where no one knows us."

That was the only thing on my mind.

- Me too! - I'm serious.

In my case, I...

Once I began to study at a university in Seoul

I finally thought I had a chance at an ordinary life.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- It's so good. - Yes, it's really good.

Mom!

Are you going to work?

Bye!

- She's your mom? - Yes.

- No way. - What's up?

Have you really been doing this? What now? A nude model?

This is crazy.

I saw the job ad by chance

and started doing it because it paid more than other jobs.

I really don't understand, Mom.

It doesn't matter how much you're paid.

Ordinary people don't pick up a job like this.

It's freeing.

What?

I feel free

while I stand there.

And I begin...

to like myself

for the first time in my life.

So you're saying

you felt free while standing naked in front of others?

Shouldn't it be shameful and embarrassing?

I had always pitied you.

I believed that you dated Dad without knowing he was married.

I didn't care what others said. I said your slate was clean!

But you know what?

Maybe it is true, Mom.

You are that woman.

I'm leaving this place.

- In-a. - I realized

there is only one way to escape

from this sickening scarlet letter.

Not living as your daughter.

INCOMING CALL

Hello?

Hello, I am Lieutenant Yoon Ha-jun with Nambu Police Station.

Are you Ms. Joo Kyeong-hee's daughter?

She got into an accident at Sillim Intersection.

She must've been there to visit you at your place.

She was on her way home after waiting outside until late.

CONTACTS

WORK

MY DAUGHTER IN-A

ART CLASS

ART CLASS

Hello?

Ms. Kyeong-hee, are you coming to the class on Friday?

You haven't picked up, so I've been worried.

I finally understood

what my mom said.

I understood what it was like to throw myself as is

into the world that doesn't hold a prejudice.

Then I realized

I had never

forgiven my mom

or my existence

in my life.

Are you crying?

Wait, why are you crying? Are you drunk?

- Have a cup of water. - It's heartbreaking.

You must've been very lonely.

You keep acting tough

which is making it worse.

You little...

Please stop hurting.

You're the worst drunk.

Mr. Noh, you're home.

Get up. Hey.

Mr. Noh.

Mr. Noh, get up. You're home.

Mr. Noh!

I'm sorry. We'll get off now.

Get over here.

NOH KI-JUN AUDIT TEAM 3

Block 101, Unit 1002?

Well, he's not going to freeze to death.

Jeez.

We'll have a talk tomorrow.

I will use all of my status and authority

and make you pay for this.

You're so heavy.

Mr. Noh, will you wake up? Please!

I'm sure your unconscious mind remembers.

Press the code. Here. Do it.

FILING FOR LOVE

GUEST APPEARANCE BY HWANG HEE AND KIM YE-WON

How are you feeling, Ms. Joo?

What is this, Ki-jun?

Is there a reason why Joo In-a can't find out

about our relationship?

It's your personal life.

Something like this cannot...

I said, cannot distract me.

Do you not care about my personal life?

You even kissed me.

Stop feigning ignorance. You already know.

About your question, Mr. Noh...

The real reason why I keep pushing you away...

I...

Ms. Joo!

I've lost a bit of my mind

because of you.

Subtitles by Eunsook Youn and Jennifer Lim