Original subtitles

(Hwang In Youp)

(Lee Hye Ri)

(Baek Sung Chul. Lee Yul Eum)

(Dream To You)

(This drama is fictional and bears no resemblance to reality)

(Some scenes feature AI technology)

(All child and animal scenes followed strict safety guidelines)

(2011)

(Class Motto: Beat the Other Class)

Three, two, one.

The sun is still high in the sky.

- Did you skip lunch? - Come on, hurry up!

Okay.

Faster!

What are you doing? Faster!

Run faster!

You, harder!

Got it.

Back then,

I lived in a dream every day.

Don't film me.

Why not?

You're pretty.

Back then,

I lived dreaming of you every day.

Excuse me, sir.

Would you like to drink anything?

Cold ale, please.

Just a moment, please.

Ian, you ready?

Ju Yi Jae, what's taking so long?

- Coming. - I'm coming!

But if I'm not the adult I wanted to be,

does that mean I've failed?

If I'm finally living the life I wanted,

does that mean I've succeeded?

The 83rd European International Film Awards!

And the Golden Wave Award goes to...

After the Rising Wave Award, this makes two wins.

Director Ian Woo's "Wandering". Congratulations!

(Ian Woo, Wandering)

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone here.

Since this is my second time on stage tonight,

I'll keep it brief and share the rest in Korean.

Someone gave a lost 18-year-old boy a dream.

I dedicate this award to her.

Never stop dreaming, no matter where you are.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Your debut feature film won the Golden Wave Award for Best Picture.

Congratulations.

People are already calling you a genius director.

I'm honored.

The trophy feels heavy in my hands.

And it's so shiny.

Does it symbolize your future?

Really?

I'll have to go to that place.

Where will you be going?

I'm going for a drink.

(Episode 1)

Oh, my back.

Yi Jae, you're wiping out the clams.

I should hire you.

What do you say?

Oh, how much are you paying?

I've been a reporter for eight years.

I've dug for clams plenty of times.

I came here ready to dig up the whole sea today.

Now, that won't do.

The tide's coming in soon.

We should head out.

Time flies when I'm chatting with you.

Are you from Jeolla?

Gyeongsang.

When you walk on the flats, watch out for these holes.

Is this puddle a hole?

Yeah.

If you fall in, you're done for.

Isn't life kind of like that, too?

Once you're in too deep, there's no way out.

You okay, Yi Jae?

- You okay? - Damn it!

Well, this is a mess!

Life is like a hole.

Every step was a struggle,

and consistently,

it ended in disaster.

Yeah, what?

Have you eaten?

Yeah. And you?

Yeah.

What?

So...

The landlord is raising the rent again.

Geez.

At this rate, we'll have to sell the shop.

Got it. I'll figure out the money.

Sorry.

You feeling okay?

How's your leg?

Must be the rain.

It's aching a bit.

You're better than the weather forecast.

Mom,

I just got home.

I'll hang up now.

Okay, get some rest.

Okay.

Oh, man.

I'm dying.

Someone please do this for me.

I'll wear them again someday.

I'll need them then.

Oh, man.

Nobody's going to live my life for me.

I should step on this.

Seriously...

- Should I just toss it? - "Wandering" is the director's first feature,

based on his own life,

portraying the life of an outsider wandering across the Pacific.

Compared to a rudderless ship adrift at sea...

it captures the character's inner turmoil

with stunning sensitivity, earning wide acclaim.

With this film, Director Ian Woo won both the Rising Director Award

- and the Best Picture Award. - What a flashy debut.

It's a miraculous achievement.

Notably, Director Ian Woo

- being revealed as Korean - Korean?

Has sparked intense interest from local media.

Including a romantic message to his first love,

News 10 brings you the moment.

Let's take a look.

Who's the "she" you mentioned during your acceptance speech?

My first love.

Let's not go there...

Director, Korea's watching too! Say something to your first love!

Look over here, please.

You watching?

I kept my promise.

Now I'm coming to see you.

Woo Soo Bin?

No way...

Woo Soo Bin...

How?

Woo...

Woo... Damn it...

Soo...

Bin.

What?

Nothing's coming up.

Ian Woo.

Right, it's Ian Woo.

Director Ian Woo.

(Director Ian Woo's "Wandering" Scoops Two Awards)

(Director Ian Woo's Acceptance Speech) (Rising Director Award at Europa Film Festival)

First...

- I want to express... - What's that? What's he even saying?

What the hell is he going on about?

Ugh, no subtitles? Subtitles?

Subtitles!

I'm going for a drink.

I'm going for a drink.

Yeah, right.

So annoying!

Just try coming to Korea!

No, wait.

If you come, I swear!

No.

If you come, I'll kick you!

(Director Ian Woo Heading to Korea?)

Ladies and gentlemen, we'll be arriving at Incheon Airport shortly.

Please fasten your seatbelts and return your seats...

Jenny said you went to Korea.

This isn't international, right?

The weather is nice in Seoul.

Hey, you!

If you're at the airport, give me 30 minutes.

I'll release a story saying you flew in today.

- Don't you want to get swept up by fans? - Hi.

I'll pass.

- Hey, don't hang up. - Thanks.

Don't hang...

I've been a reporter for eight years.

I guess young folks find that show fun too.

Oh, sorry. What was that?

I enjoy that show myself.

Sorry. Carry on.

I'm a fan of Ju Yi Jae.

Is that right?

That reporter.

That young lady masters every regional dialect.

She's a hard worker, has a great appetite,

and is incredibly polite to the elders.

(Oops! Reporter Ju Yi Jae Takes a Tumble!)

Sounds like she hasn't changed.

Since you're headed to a hotel,

I guess you don't live in Korea.

It's been a long time since I've been to Korea.

It's changed a lot.

Oh, yeah.

This country changes in the blink of an eye.

(Get up, Ju Yi Jae!)

Are you the producer now?

Fine, then you be the producer.

The producer and writer spent a whole month setting up and shooting at that grape farm.

You think they're staying quiet because they're fine with it?

We were just on a boat two weeks ago.

That was hairtail fishing, this is gizzard shad fishing.

Totally different.

We're not getting any new shots.

That's why I said pick one.

New shots?

Then maybe a different reporter would give us new shots, huh?

That threat doesn't work on me anymore.

Threat?

Oh, you really.

- Hey, you. - What, what?

- Forget it. Let's just drop it. - Talk.

- CP, you're here? - Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

You're a total celebrity.

Hello.

- I'm a fan. - Hello.

- You're so cool. - Listen up, everyone.

- You're so handsome. - You all know him, right?

The hottest Director Ian Woo.

Everyone, say hello.

- You're good-looking. - Hello.

Thank you. Hello.

Writer Song, where's Producer Kyung?

Well...

- Over there. - Over there?

Knew it!

No energy for life, but energy to drink?

- What? - And during lunch break?

I can smell the baijiu and tangsuyuk on you.

- I didn't. - Large order of baijiu, right?

Large order, my ass.

I bet you got the large. You always get the large.

- Just a few hours ago. - Shut up.

- Why? - Smile.

- What? - Act busy, quick!

Hey, Ju Yi Jae.

What's wrong?

What? Why is he here?

Producer Kyung, let's talk.

Sir.

You should've just called me. You came all the way here?

Oh, geez.

Yeah, hurry up.

- What? - The ratings are slipping.

And I think I know why.

Well... Is that a meeting or a fight?

Hi.

Huh?

Hey, what took you so long?

He looks good.

What are you doing?

Yeah.

You are the future of Saero High,

and the future of Korea.

Aren't you our growing sprouts?

To raise you into outstanding talent,

every teacher here

will give their full support,

so don't cause trouble

and focus on your studies...

Yi Jae!

- Hey! - Hey, you okay?

- Hey, get up! - I'll carry her.

- Hey! - You?

- You carry her. - Careful.

- Be careful. - To the nurse's office!

Move, move!

Move!

Smells good.

Wait here.

Yes.

Is she gone?

- You okay? - Don't be dramatic.

I was faking it.

- Huh? - But who are you?

Mi Hyun was supposed to carry me.

I just transferred. I'm in the next class.

Oh, you're that guy.

Seoul boy.

Woo Soo Bin.

You know me, don't you?

Hi.

Did I overreact?

Anyway, assembly's over, right?

Because you fainted,

no more outdoor assemblies for a while.

You all have me to thank.

Growing sprouts, my ass.

Sprouts will all fry in this sun.

Right?

Still, I was so worried watching you wobble.

Were...

Were you watching me?

No.

You just looked tired.

Then we're even.

Maybe I should act.

Where are you going?

Skipping class.

Soo Bin,

what's your dream?

Dream?

I don't have one.

You don't have one?

Hey, dude. A guy should have at least one dream in his heart, right?

I guess?

But there's something I have to be.

What?

Doctor.

My grandfather and father are both doctors.

We moved here because of my dad's hospital.

Are your grades good?

No.

They're excellent.

Yeah?

Sounds rough.

Thanks.

Now you ask about my dream.

What's your dream, Yi Jae?

This is why Seoul boys are trouble.

Too smooth for no reason.

Want a tip?

Don't drop the last name when you call someone here.

They might get the wrong idea.

- Be careful. - Okay.

Okay, Yi Jae.

I told you not to.

And don't smile like that.

So...

What's your dream?

I want to be a film director!

What do you think?

Pretty cool, right?

(Woo General Hospital)

(Care with Heart. Strive for Excellence) (Inspire Happy Homes)

Click, click, click.

Okay, 30 minutes till sunset.

Huh?

You scared me.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I was running an errand for my dad.

(Woo General Hospital)

This is your dad's hospital?

Yeah.

Why are you here?

To shoot the sunset.

The patrol's coming soon.

I should get going.

You know the patrol schedule?

This is a great spot for night shots.

I'm out.

Wait up.

(Woo General Hospital)

But...

- why are we hiding... - Be quiet.

Who's there?

Who's there?

- Run! - Huh?

Stop!

I said stop!

(Woo General Hospital)

I'm exhausted.

From now on,

we're accomplices.

Okay?

Yeah.

Let's go.

I'll get off here.

Here?

I just want to walk a bit.

Don't be late for class, and call me.

Love you, son.

Yeah, Mom.

That's great, ma'am.

Your face tells a story.

So lonely.

Great look,

amazing light.

Something's missing.

Shadow.

You scared me.

What if there were some shadow on her face?

It'd look even lonelier.

A little harder.

No, what is this, a typhoon?

Natural, keep it natural.

(Mom)

Soo Bin, focus.

Yeah, sorry.

Okay, that's perfect.

Hold it.

Who the hell are you? So loud.

I can't sleep.

Get the hell out.

- That's my spot! - Ma'am!

- Are you okay? - Are you okay?

Hey, you need to apologize!

This little brat, glaring at me?

Do you know who I am?

- Forget it! Let's just go! - Huh?

- It's fine. - The cops will know.

I got it all on camera!

See you at the police station.

Give it back!

Now what?

Hand it over.

Let go.

- Hand it over! - Damn it.

You little shit, you.

Do you know who I am?

Give me the camera.

You little shit!

Stop it!

I said stop!

What?

What the...

I'll kill you, you shit.

Get me that camera.

Over there!

That guy is beating him up!

Drunk in broad daylight, beating on a kid?

- Come here. - Still haven't learned?

You okay, kid?

You miserable shit, this is becoming a habit!

Where the hell did he go?

You're tough. Really tough.

Getting beaten up like that and not making a sound.

Sorry.

It's fine.

If it weren't for you, that thing would've been ruined.

But...

it's still broken. That hurts.

I...

I'm going to like you.

Is that okay with you?

Not "I like you" but "I'm going to like you?" What's that?

I want to be like you.

"I want to be like you?" What's that supposed to mean?

I've got pretty much everything.

But there's one thing I don't have.

Don't tell me...

Me?

A dream.

You have one.

That's what makes you shine.

Those words...

to someone like me who had nothing but a dream...

were like a spell.

It was my first love.

Let's make a movie together.

Just imagine it.

Our names side by side in the credits.

We'll do something great together.

But that spell...

soon turned into a curse.

Are you out of your mind?

What the hell are you doing here?

Isn't this a TV station?

Why else would I come to a TV station?

Is this a coincidence?

- A coincidence? - Want me to say it's not?

Hey!

I was hoping I might see you.

And seeing you... it's good.

I missed you, Ju Yi Jae.

- Did you not miss me? - Bullshit.

Still got that filthy mouth.

Ain't nothing but rough memories...

so I'm not sugarcoating it.

What?

What's going on?

Anyone in there?

- Get out of my face. - You sure about that?

It's not opening.

Excuse me?

It's not opening.

Let's just take the elevator.

Yeah, let's go.

Move your hand.

You got a boyfriend?

Got a husband and a kid too.

What about it?

So you don't.

Got time, then?

Oops.

You said let go.

Sorry. Let's grab lunch.

We're not exactly on lunch terms.

- Side by side, then? - I'm full. Had gukbap.

Still funny as ever.

Are you on some show or what?

Going on about first love and keeping promises...

say any of that, and you're done.

Korea's a small country.

If I get doxxed, you taking the blame?

So you've been keeping tabs on me.

- I like that. - Why are you stuck on that?

Did you hate me a lot?

Yeah, cursed you every day.

But I guess the universe isn't on my side.

Seeing you become a director and all,

I could die of jealousy.

You promised.

To become a director.

That promise broke when you left for the States.

Anyway.

Pull that "hey" stunt again and something else breaks.

Best if we don't run into each other.

Just steer clear, okay?

Geez.

What?

You know?

You lost a lot of brain cells today.

Go home and pat yourself on the back.

What are you on about?

Are you nuts?

Move.

Knew it.

(Stairwell)

Already gone?

Come on.

Chicken's here!

Hey, set the table.

Thanks.

Why do you always eat chicken at my place?

You think I'm buying because you're cute?

It's the curse of living alone, jerk.

Cheers.

Cheers.

So good.

Hey.

Who hand-delivers profiles these days?

Just use an agency.

And quit the delivery gig.

Every bike I see, I think of you.

Your dad worries too.

It's all about who you know.

You never know when a familiar face might catch a break.

Plus,

nothing beats delivery for flexible hours.

Look at you, all grown up.

If Young Jae were half like you, I'd sleep like a baby.

If I were your brother, I'd live just like him.

- Meaning what? - You raised him that way.

Can't argue with that.

So?

Finish what you were saying.

Finish what? That's it.

Huh?

In front of your first love after a decade,

hitting your head is the end?

Right?

Always me who gets broken.

So how are you?

- You okay? - It's actually swollen. Feel it, right here.

No, not your head. I mean how you're feeling.

I mean, it was your dream.

Being a director.

Are you okay with it?

What, is dreaming first-come-first-served?

Whoever's meant to make it, makes it.

Your acting cool makes me sadder.

- Honestly, if it weren't for Soo Bin's mom... - Ian Woo.

- Huh? - He's not Woo Soo Bin anymore.

Don't call him that.

What's the difference?

Woo Soo Bin is the first love,

and Ian Woo is the director?

Does that make it easier?

Yeah, it does.

I've...

I've imagined it hundreds of times.

What it'd look like if we met again.

But out of all those times,

him being a director, me looking pathetic. That wasn't one of them.

I know I'm not okay.

So just play along.

How are you pathetic?

You're amazing.

Thinking I'm pathetic is what makes me pathetic.

Daily Hollywood agreed to a written interview.

I saw the questions.

I can skip what I don't want?

You always do.

I always have, but now my position's different.

Don't want to seem arrogant.

I'll throw in a note.

That you give consistently lazy answers.

That rumor needs to spread.

You always polish them up, my answers.

For the rumor to spread,

you'd have to get more famous.

Up for coming to Korea?

- Working with a small-time director. - Nope.

Big-shot producer's got it.

Heard Ian Woo's in Korea.

Why is that even news?

So annoying.

- You're here. - You're here.

- Hi. - Hi.

Still, what a shame.

I could've walked the red carpet.

Queen of the Mediterranean.

Oh Ha Na.

Your first audition rejection ever.

That was Ian's film, right?

Chae Yeon.

Who told you to be so brutally honest?

Sorry. It's the braces...

I just memorized my lines,

why so many questions?

Like some talk show.

What did they ask?

Didn't catch any of it. It was in English.

Even though he speaks Korean, he was all blah blah the whole time.

So annoying.

But, Ha Na.

You said you didn't want to do Hollywood films anyway.

That CEO An made you,

and you only auditioned because you had to.

Anything Mom tells you to do, you don't want to.

And, Chae Yeon.

I didn't want to. I failed. Two different things.

- Right? - What does that mean?

Let me touch you up.

Sure.

Whatever. Make her look pretty.

Welcome.

Hello.

Ready to order?

Iced Americano and a club sandwich.

- Got it. - Thanks.

Woo Soo Bin?

- Hey. - Hey, Yu Geon.

Long time.

You got prettier.

I've always been pretty.

You became a director.

Yeah, that happened.

Can't say congrats, though.

You lost the accent.

You used to beg me for Seoul talk.

Did I?

Never followed you around.

So I was just an excuse for Yi Jae?

Get your facts straight.

Yi Jae and I were tight first, then you barged in.

Made it three, and I got left out.

You're still close with Yi Jae?

Yeah. No reason not to be.

The attitude's getting old.

Didn't you use to like me?

I'm on her side.

If she doesn't like you,

I don't either.

That settles it. Have to settle this with her.

Which reminds me,

what's her number?

I'll act as if I got it by chance, so don't worry.

You think I'd tell you?

I know everything that went down.

So what if you do?

Stay out of it.

Let the adults handle adult business.

Well, then.

Get the number yourself, grown-up.

Anyway,

it wasn't nice seeing you.

Yeah, same here.

Not yet?

Just a moment.

Hey, Yi Jae.

What's up?

This one's ready to go.

Video tapes? Why are you selling them?

What would I even do with them? What are you talking about?

Why sell tapes on Cabbage Market?

Hey, why are you getting mad?

Cabbage Market?

So sorry.

The model got into an accident on the way.

We're urgently looking for a replacement,

so please wait a little bit.

Were they hurt badly?

No.

No visible injuries, but just in case.

That's a relief.

I'm fine waiting.

No, you shouldn't be fine.

The director is furious and rushing over.

Why?

You have a commercial shoot in two hours.

We can't afford a delay.

It's Brigitte Lin.

Hey...

Who are you?

I'm waiting for the delivery payment.

They went to get the corporate card.

Wait here for a second.

Oh Ha Na?

Found him.

Right there.

Pardon?

Excuse me.

Me?

Do you have time?

No, I don't.

But you have a shoulder to lend me.

It looks good on you.

You're all set. Come over here.

What's your name?

I'm Sim Yu Geon.

Are you in the business?

How did you know?

I act...

I'm an aspiring actor.

I see.

I was actually asking about that.

Well, it worked out anyway.

I can tell you work out a lot.

I have a good eye, right?

I'm just naturally built.

I can't believe this is happening to me.

It's such an honor.

It's no big deal.

I should be thanking you.

I'm a huge fan of Takeshi Kaneshiro.

And now I'm playing him.

Right?

Not really.

Just the shoulder guy?

Shoulder guy...

Alright, let's do a test shoot first.

Just relax.

Ha Na, could you lean on his shoulder?

Yes, that's good.

Good.

Yes, perfect.

Relax.

Okay.

Hold on.

Take this.

It won't be in the magazine.

You're not disappointed, right?

Thank you.

I'm not signing it.

Since you're not my fan.

It felt like a dream.

They sell everything but cabbage.

(Video Tapes)

(Selling VHS tapes full of memories)

(JuJu Video)

(JuJu Video)

My arm hurts.

Cabbage.

(Is this sold?)

No, no.

(No!)

(Really? Why?)

"Why?"

What do you mean, why?

(It's destiny. I'll buy them.)

I'm selling them as a bundle. Is that okay?

(Yes)

Yes!

(I only do in-person trades)

Huh?

(Under Construction)

Gosh, this is so heavy.

Why did it have to be in person?

What the? Why is that jerk here?

I just need to walk past him naturally.

LooksLikeAnEgg?

I'm not selling them to you.

- Double. - No.

- Triple. - I said I'm not selling them.

- Ten times. - Ten times?

Is flexing your money at a secondhand market your hobby?

I'll consider it. I was getting bored anyway.

You've gotten worse at talking back.

How did you hold it in back then?

It was bearable.

Not seeing you was harder.

That's too bad. Because looking at you is hard for me.

Should I be fluttering?

You're consistent in the weirdest way.

Why are you throwing these away?

- They're just baggage. - Baggage?

Why keep them when they just gather dust?

I should sell them if I can.

You cherished them. Won't you regret it?

I should give you a high rating.

You even comfort the seller.

That's what you wrote.

The video tapes that were with me

during my most beautiful days.

- These videos were my friends... - These videos were my friends,

my teachers, and my dreams.

These are 30 carefully selected masterpieces

that are hard to find now.

My mother ran a video rental shop,

so there are stickers on them.

I'll remove them if it bothers you.

For personal reasons,

they won't be with me for the rest of my life.

But I hope they end up

with someone better than me...

It was a heartbreaking farewell letter.

It really touched my heart.

Alright, let's hear your story.

What are you going to do with these?

Collecting memories.

Might as well watch together, right?

As you can see, I'm the one selling memories.

Just give me the money.

(Gyeongseong Love Song)

With this,

I'm thinking of making a movie.

But it doesn't have an ending.

Work on it with me.

(Gyeongseong Love Song)

(Written and Directed by Ju Yi Jae & Woo Soo Bin)

An ending?

That took a while.

Happy now?

(Gyeongseong Love Song)

Woo Soo Bin!

Woo Soo Bin!

Yi Jae!

Ju Yi Jae!

I hate being out in the rain.

Do you?

It was 15 days.

At least 15 days.

That's how long I waited at your door.

Thinking, "The streetlights turned on two minutes early today."

But what did you do to me?

How could you...

Are you out of your mind?

Do you not remember?

- That's... - You shouldn't have come back

acting as if nothing had happened!

You should've just remained my first love.

Not my biggest regret.

Woo Soo Bin.

You are my regret.

Go back to that day yourself.

And see how I felt.

(Gyeongseong Love Song)

My first love, who grew by feeding on my dream,

Woo Soo Bin,

has returned.

It's a guest special today.

Hello, Ju Yi Jae.

- What exactly does your contract cover? - I don't know.

- Yi Jae. - Are you crazy? The mic is on.

Don't you know the director?

No.

Hello, here's my profile.

That's why you're failing.

I can tell just by looking.

Whether someone will make it or not.

I want to be a movie director too, just like you.

Let's do something great together.

I guess Soo Bin is here to make it up to you.

I'll return the dream I stole from you.

Even your first love, if you want.