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TAKE CHARGE OF MY HEART

No. It's really not what it looks like.

Wait.

I swear, you've got the wrong idea.

I wasn't… trying to kiss you or anything.

I was here when I woke up, and so were you.

Whatever.

-Get out. -No, wait.

Listen.

Normally, when I do this,

you're supposed to feel a tingle.

But for some reason, it doesn't affect you at all--

I warned you. This kind of physical advance makes me uncomfortable.

"Advance"?

Look, I know this looks bad, but…

I've been trying to explain it to you, but you just won't hear me out.

Get out. Before I call someone.

No, I won't!

See this? I had my appendix taken out.

This is my room.

This is a private VIP room. The one I always stay in.

See that? Two beds.

I told you, I woke up in this room.

I said get out. Now!

Ms. Na's hospital room…

is here.

Mr. Jang.

You're saying the hospital had a blackout,

and my artificial heart ran out of battery?

This smartwatch displays your heart's remaining battery life.

Normally, it should stay fully charged.

But now, it's down to 43%.

I can get another surgery to fix this, right?

-Yeah, you could. -Then…

In three months.

Another surgery right now would be too hard on your body.

The risk of death is too high.

Even if the surgery goes well,

you'll need at least a year to recover.

A year?

You know I can't wait that long. I have to…

That's exactly why

you need Ms. Na right now.

-Sorry? -What?

Me? All of a sudden?

For whatever reason,

your heart battery slowly recharges whenever you're around Ms. Na.

Ms. Na Bo-bae said she thinks the power came back because of her?

Yes.

I thought she was just rambling out of fear before the surgery,

but the lights really did flicker on every time her bed passed by.

On top of that…

this patient gives off unusually strong static electricity.

Professor.

I think his heart is charging now.

Your heart battery was down to 6%.

But how…

When you're within a ten-meter radius of Ms. Na,

your heart battery gradually recharges.

Get out.

-Wait, my stomach… -Ho-rang, please.

You expect me to believe that nonsense?

Hey, Ho-rang!

Jeez, why did he kick me out?

Well…

Ho-rang's life is on the line,

so he's understandably on edge.

To be honest, I still find it hard to believe.

But right now, you are his lifeline.

But he doesn't even want me around, so…

What if I'm just a straw, not a lifeline?

When you checked his battery charge,

didn't you notice anything unusual about my body?

Well, I'd have to run more tests before I can say for sure,

but it definitely seemed unusual.

But sometimes in life,

even a strange little straw can save a life.

Will you be okay, sir?

You'll have to call her back to recharge.

You believe that nonsense?

How can a human recharge an artificial heart?

Besides,

if my surgery's three months away,

what do I tell Grandma?

My aunt and Choi Do-yoon are already out to get me.

And I still have the anniversary and Ji Eun-ho to deal with.

Sir, deep breaths.

We can always reschedule.

But if we can't adjust--

I'll take that into account and have a Plan Z ready.

Deep breath.

Please sit down.

It only dropped by 1%.

Are you sure you'll be okay?

Yeah.

All right.

You should get back to work.

Yes, sir. Call me if you need anything.

Don't overthink. Just meditate.

Stress and anxiety are bad for your recovery.

Empty your mind completely. Take care.

But sometimes in life,

even a strange little straw can save a life.

He has a device inside his body.

So that's what absorbed the current?

You kicked me out earlier. Are you looking for me now?

Getting a little desperate now?

Can I have a minute?

Hey, hey.

You have a chip implanted or something?

Where do you think you're looking?

Or

did you do… something to me?

Do what?

All I did was wake up from surgery and find myself next to you.

Fine. Let's call it an inexplicable miracle.

Stay by my side until my next surgery.

For now, I need you so I can recharge.

What's with that tone? Are you ordering me around?

Goodness.

I'll give you what you want.

What I want?

Excuse me.

Could we try just one more time…

What are you doing?

You've been wanting to kiss me all this time!

I'll give you what you want.

No, that was…

That was…

I just needed to check something.

Now that I know, I don't need to anymore.

Now I know it was because of the artificial heart.

That was close.

So what do you want right now?

Money?

If it's money, that's even easier.

How much?

If you really want to know what I want,

you shouldn't have tried to kiss me or offered me money.

You should've asked me first.

Why I kept following you after that accidental kiss.

What I meant by the tingle.

Or

why I was acting that way.

Well, if being near me recharges you, I can do that much.

Since your life depends on it.

But

that's as far as I go.

Being around you is really unpleasant now.

Jeez.

What are you doing? Didn't you hear what I just said?

What's this?

Why, you…

I was a tae kwon do black belt as a kid.

My retired sister won gold in tae kwon do,

and my brother is a judoka--

Let me just check something.

Seriously? Unbelievable!

My heart…

You damn pervert!

-Why, you… -No…

It actually

went up.

There have been some studies on it.

But it's not conclusive, so I can't say for sure.

What I can tell you now is this.

When you're within ten meters of each other, the battery charges.

The closer you are, the faster it charges.

So you're saying…

Me

and that woman

being closer?

You mean physical contact?

Exactly.

It'll probably charge fastest

when your mucosal surfaces come into contact.

"Mucosal surfaces"?

FULLY CHARGED

No way!

Hey.

Are you okay?

So you're saying

I have to get physical with that woman…

to stay alive.

Just like the test shoot. Look straight ahead.

Yes! Great! That's it!

Hold that pose. Eyes on the camera. Good!

Great. Na-min, move a little closer to Eun-ho.

Yes, gaze into each other's eyes.

Yes, that's it. Very nice.

Hold that. Look straight ahead. Beautiful.

Yes, hold that expression and pose. That's good.

Yes, that looks fantastic. You're the best!

Try crossing your legs.

I love it. That's exactly what I wanted.

Here we go!

Love the look in your eyes. Tilt your head a little.

Nice. That's great. Keep still!

Hee-chan, do we have anything after this?

You've got shoots until dawn. Don't even think about going anywhere.

Hello, Mr. Ji Eun-ho.

Oh, you can just give it to me.

Hanlim… Hanlim Advertising Company?

I'm Ma Hee-chan, Eun-ho's manager.

I'm here to make Mr. Ji a great offer.

I'd like to speak to you directly.

Would that be okay, Mr. Ji?

Oh, my gosh!

Jeez. You scared me!

Ms. Na Bo-bae.

What is it?

I've been thinking.

About what now?

I think I've been out of line with you over the past couple of days.

What's wrong?

Is your battery drained? Do you feel like you're dying?

This isn't like you.

I

sincerely

regret what I did.

You do?

That's good to hear.

Then

will you forgive me for being rude?

I've never been this close to anyone.

So you'll

forgive me?

Yeah, well…

Why not?

Then, with mutual courtesy and respect…

let's draw up a contract.

A contract?

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, TS Resort is looking for a new face.

It'll probably lead to becoming the face of the entire TS Group.

In other words, you'll be the new face of TS.

It's a provisional contract.

One-year contract, with a signing bonus.

Wait.

Are you sure this is right? I think there's an extra zero.

That's correct.

That's what TS thinks you're worth.

If you want, we can negotiate.

A superstar like you belongs on a bigger stage.

A contract stipulating legal and regular physical contact for three months.

-What contact? -Physical.

Strictly professional and non-intimate physical contact.

Well,

I have a question.

Sure. Ask me anything.

Are you…

out of your mind?

I'm perfectly sane.

You're not. Your eyes look unhinged.

You sound like a lunatic.

Are you rejecting my offer?

Does this sound like acceptance?

A what contract? Strictly professional? Non-intimate?

I must decline.

I don't do ads, not for any amount of money.

I'd rather focus on acting than commercial work.

These days, they want versatile entertainers, Mr. Ji.

You know, all-around entertainers.

Well…

I'm not trying to be perfect.

Besides, you can usually do just fine if you excel at one thing.

Congratulations.

What for?

You're smiling. I figured you got the contract.

Oh.

No, not yet.

I just find it hilarious.

We're just looking for a temporary face,

and this kid's already acting like some big-shot actor.

I really wanted to secure Ji Eun-ho for Mr. Baek as a get-well gift.

Thank you anyway.

Here's your meal.

Thank you.

Excuse me, ma'am.

When can I eat? I'm so hungry.

Have you passed gas yet?

I was told to give you food after you pass gas.

No, not yet.

Yes, she has.

What?

No, I haven't.

Yes, you have. Early yesterday morning.

Pfft.

Can you keep it do…

So you passed gas.

I'll let the nurse know and bring your meal right away.

Good thing I passed gas, right?

Did the bed not break? That was some noise.

Where are you going?

None of your fart… I mean, business.

So refreshing.

That was so embarrassing. Damn it.

It's just a bodily function.

It just means I'm recovering well.

Seriously, I'm so embarrassed.

About what?

Eun-ho.

Mr. Baek.

The chairwoman told me, so I came.

We're business partners now, after all.

But where exactly did you have surgery?

My appendix.

I'm not really in any condition to talk right now.

I just dropped by to see how you're doing.

I heard you were hospitalized, so I had to come see you.

I'll walk you out.

No, it's okay. I just got here.

You're not feeling well.

I'll stay a bit--

I know you're busy.

I shouldn't keep you.

Are you feeling better?

Yeah.

Is it really okay for you to come here again like this?

You know you're famous, right?

So what if I am? Can't I visit a friend in the hospital?

You've gotten so thin.

Are you sure you're okay?

Really?

Yeah.

No, this isn't from being sick.

It's just…

It's from stress. A stress diet.

Why? Is someone giving you a hard time?

Your face looks a bit red too.

Is stress making you sick?

Of course it's red. Your handsome face is so close.

Is it because of Director Yeom Min-kyu?

Yeah, him too.

Come to think of it, I'm in trouble.

He told me to get the romance right in three months.

He criticized the romance again?

As if he knows anything about it.

I like everything you write.

Well, you're a fan.

That's why you're so nice about my work.

That damn romance.

I'm so sick of it.

Well, if you want… You know…

I could help with the romance.

You…

How are you going to help me with the romance?

Well, I mean, since I act and stuff…

Mr. Baek?

Do you know them?

-No. -The thing is, the male lead…

I don't know her.

But it's not clear who he really is.

He could be the son of a rival boss, or…

-Writer Na Bo-bae? -Yeah.

She's a new writer I'm working with.

Her contract's up in three months.

Why are you cleaning that? It won't be in the shot.

So, about Ms. Na's script…

Is the romance weak?

I told her to go fall in love if that's what it takes to fix the script.

So how do you know her?

Never mind. Bye.

Baek Ho-rang!

What the heck?

If someone was that desperate to tell me their story, I'd have asked.

"What's wrong?"

So that's her "story."

So she was trying to fix her weak script by flirting with just about anyone?

Then we should give each other what we need.

Do you know them?

No.

I don't know her.

…the male lead becomes a bodyguard.

But it's not clear who he really is.

He singled her out and said,

"I don't know her"?

Writer Na Bo-bae?

What are you doing here? You almost scared me to death.

My stomach hurts.

MBS Drama Contest Grand Prize Winner.

Debuted with the TV special Wistful Youth.

Spent the last three years developing a romance miniseries with Director Yeom.

Did you do a background check on me?

But the romance isn't convincing, so you're stuck.

I heard your contract's up in three months.

What's it to you if I'm bad at romance?

Was that guy you were talking to outside your boyfriend?

No, he's just a close friend.

Really?

In that case,

as you can see, I tick all the boxes. Objectively speaking.

Looks, wealth, social status, personality.

What's so funny?

Fine, I'll give you everything else.

But your personality?

Actually, wherever I go,

people see me as a true gentleman with great manners.

"A true gentleman."

Anyway, the point is, I'm used to being hit on.

But between work and my heart condition,

nothing ever came of it.

Are you bragging?

Yeah. To be exact, I'm trying to impress you.

Romance is my forte.

Let me make you another offer.

Agree to my three-month physical contact contract

and I may be able to help you

with the romance you're so bad at.

What do you say?

Ms. Na Bo-bae?

Pardon?

What is it? What?

Never mind, sir.

I brought the documents you wanted.

Ms. Na.

You said you'd think it over yesterday. Have you made up your mind?

I know you're awake. I can hear you breathing.

Open the curtain.

Yes, sir.

She's not here, sir, but…

Emergency Charging Station.

-58-1 Songan-dong, Geumjin-gu, Seoul. -There's this.

Don't come unless you're about to die.

"Emergency Charging Station"?

He's still unwell. Maybe I shouldn't have left so soon.

Whatever. I left my address.

Honestly, I've done all I can for him.

All right.

As I-hyeok buckles

Hye-ju's seat belt…

HYE-JU IS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT, SEEMINGLY DRUNK

Ma'am, please fasten your seat belt.

[POUTING]

No, it's uncomfortable.

I-HYEOK STEPS OUT OF THE CAR AND OPENS THE BACK DOOR

What are you doing?

[SECRETLY PLEASED]

[SMILES]

Want me to take care of you?

What?

[FLUSTERED]

I-HYEOK CUPS HYE-JU'S CHEEK

Like this?

HYE-JU LOOKS AT I-HYEOK NERVOUSLY

I can do that romance thing for you.

So get more physical with me too.

What a scumbag! Damn it!

What? Help me with the romance?

So he'll date me in exchange for some physical contact?

Has he lost his mind?

They said just being near him was enough to charge him.

Physical contact, my ass!

Such a lowlife!

That crazy jerk!

She must still be in a lot of pain.

Oh no. Our poor little sister.

Are you sure you're okay to work already?

I'm fine. They wouldn't have let me out if I wasn't.

You didn't look fine at all earlier.

Why is that lowlife…

Get a table near that woman.

Close to her. Over there.

Wait. Why…

All set, sir.

What are you doing?

I'm just being efficient.

Should we start with this week's charges?

Two million?

What do you mean, two million?

No, thanks.

-Don't bother the other-- -Thank you.

This will be your table from now on, sir.

Don't say a thing.

What…

Get to work.

-Take care! -Thanks.

-See you next time! -Thank you.

We're closing, sir.

You don't have to clean this table. I'll be back tomorrow.

What?

You plan to come here every day for three months?

This place is…

This is an emergency charging station.

"Emergency." Don't you know what it means?

Every day is an emergency for me.

And I still don't have your answer.

About physical contact and romance.

See

you

tomorrow.

Your drinks are ready.

Thank you.

Don't come here anymore.

You're the one who told me to come here.

I specifically said not to come unless you were dying.

I told you, didn't I?

I feel like I'm dying the moment you're not around.

It's driving me crazy only getting to see you like this.

And now I can't come?

Holy smokes.

Just stay with me.

That's all you have to do.

All right.

-Come here. -Why?

Just come.

What is it?

Hey, why do you keep trying to kick him out?

He's bringing in more female customers.

We were doing just fine without him.

Is "just fine" the same as "packed"? Huh?

And how did you meet a guy that handsome and rich?

He's just a friend I met at the hospital.

Does he like you?

What about the electric shocks?

He doesn't know about that, does he?

Goodness. I wish I could put you in a full-body rubber suit.

It's not like that. Stop talking nonsense.

Get back here.

What now?

Don't go over there.

Get back here.

What the hell

is draining the battery?

How many days has it been since I was discharged?

Exactly one week, sir.

I've only been doing this frustrating, inefficient nonsense

for a week?

Three months will fly by. Just hang in there a little longer.

I played nice and gave her the same smile I give everyone else.

But she won't fall for it at all.

You treated her like a lunatic from the start.

Of course she's not falling for it.

When did I do that?

Well,

even if you're dating,

it's hard to be together all the time.

Unless you live together.

Live together?

Yes, Grandma.

Yes, I'm on my way.

All right.

We'll stop by the resort, then head to Pyeongchang-dong.

Are you sure you don't need to see Ms. Na first?

I'll wrap this up quick and head over.

I thought you had plans in Sangam.

Shouldn't you get going?

Yeah. I should.

A writers' meeting, right?

Yeah, with the girls I went to the drama academy with.

I'm off.

Have fun.

And one more thing…

Never mind. Bye.

Bye.

Ho-rang.

What's with the face? Is something wrong?

I've got a lot on my mind.

Are you really that incompetent you have to bring work home?

It wasn't for work. I was just checking the time.

Are you that eager to get home?

Mom, you know Do-yoon always manages his schedule well.

He was in charge of TS Hotel's 30th anniversary event,

and he didn't look tired at all.

He was flying around, Mom.

-Literally flying. -Me? I was?

You little…

Maybe he was too busy making TS look bad to sleep.

Gosh, Mom. Those articles were written to make him look bad.

A cheek kiss in other countries?

-It's just a greeting. -Cut it out!

We're lucky we could pay it off.

Don't you know that's sexual harassment, no matter the gender?

That's hot.

What the…

How could you serve tea this hot?

Seriously!

But Grandma,

that only happened because I got carried away at the club.

I was actually there for work.

You know social media, right?

Popular people on there are called influencers--

You think I don't know what an influencer is?

Our chairwoman never disappoints.

Ho-rang.

I heard you scored big with the Jeju resort.

Yes, it will help with the rebranding as well.

Now we just need to find our new face.

I expect the brand value to more than triple.

If you'd just marry the heir to Hanlim, it'd all fall into your lap.

-How foolish. -Mom!

Just set her up with Do-yoon.

He doesn't even want her!

Lower your voice. You'll scare my Lucky Charm.

You have a secret girlfriend?

You were in such a hurry to leave.

I'm busy. I don't have time for you.

You kept checking your watch at dinner.

Seeing someone?

What's it to you what I look at?

Get off my back, will you?

Just go humor Grandma for a bit before you leave.

That's what you're good at. Acting all cute.

Does Grandma know this side of him?

That two-faced prick.

Where's Ms. Na Bo-bae?

Bo-bae had plans--

Where is she?

Why do you ask?

I need to see her right now.

Where is she?

Ju-hee. Filming starts soon, right?

Yeah.

Kim Hae-ri is the female lead, Kang Jun is the male lead,

and Yeom Min-kyu is directing.

It's already shaping up to be a big hit.

Well, MBS is hyping it as one of its most anticipated shows.

What about you, Bo-bae?

Huh?

Me?

It's been ages. How have you been?

Every time I see you, you say you're writing.

Give us some updates.

Oh.

I'm…

I'm also working with Director Yeom.

We'll probably start production after they finish shooting yours.

Director Yeom's next project is your work?

That's amazing. Good for you.

Congrats!

The male lead has already been cast. You know Ji Eun-ho, right?

Ji Eun-ho? I'm totally into him these days.

Eun-ho and I are pretty close, you know.

He's had dibs on the male lead for the past three years.

So Eun-ho's confirmed as my male lead.

He's a huge star now. Does he even have time?

Didn't he promise you that before he made it?

Really? I met him just a few days ago.

We were still talking about the script.

Though all I talked about was how stressed I was over the script.

But you know,

you can't always trust what actors say.

Top actors are usually booked one or two years ahead.

Why would Ji Eun-ho keep his schedule open for a rookie writer's drama?

Well, that's true.

And technically, Bo-bae,

you're not even a rookie yet.

You're still just an aspiring writer.

Hey, come on.

I'm the aspiring writer here. Still entering contests.

Bo-bae's already made her debut.

Oh, right.

She has made her debut.

I was just worried about her. That's all.

If Bo-bae takes an actor at his word and the casting falls through,

she's the one who pays.

Bo-bae.

Ji Eun-ho!

Hey, Eun-ho.

I was passing by after having dinner with the film crew.

Are these your friends?

Oh, hello.

These are my drama academy classmates.

-So you're all writers. -Yes.

We were actually just talking about you.

Bo-bae.

You only said nice things, right?

Yeah. Of course.

If you're heading out, I'll take you home. I was passing by anyway.

-Well… -No, we're going to stay--

Oh my. You two are really close!

My gosh!

-Go. -Yeah, go now.

-Go. -Gosh.

Let's go.

-Your bag. -Yeah.

All right. Get home safe.

Bye!

Seriously, how'd you pop up out of nowhere?

I thought I was seeing things.

I came to the rescue just in time, didn't I?

Did you hear what I said?

Just the last part?

Writer Kang Ju-hee's the one who kept picking on you, right?

You told me about her, but she's even worse in person.

She's got "grumpy" written all over her face.

We all started together,

but I'm the only one still stuck in the same place.

I must look pathetic.

You? Why?

No one writes as well as you.

You know I became an actor because of you.

"It's true."

3 YEARS AGO

"Trying for the civil service exam at my age? Embarrassing."

"But it's too urly to give up."

"It's… it's too early. Too early."

"But… but it's too early to give up."

"It's too early."

I'm sorry.

Eun-ho.

Don't tell me this is your first time reading the script.

I'm sorry.

All right. Relax.

For a one-episode drama, we'll be here all night.

I'm sorry.

Okay. Let's try again.

Ms. Writer.

I'm sorry about earlier.

Mr. Ji.

You don't have to apologize.

You just got too into the character.

It actually helped me understand who the character really was.

Even though I wrote it, I was moved watching you act.

Thank you for taking it so seriously.

-I should be thanking you. -I'm more grateful.

-I am. -No, I am.

No, I'm really…

Thank you. Really.

I've been a fan of yours ever since.

So don't let those words hurt you.

Don't let them bring you down.

Don't blame yourself.

Okay.

Bo-bae said she was meeting friends in Sangam

and would head home afterward.

Bye.

Thank you.

THANK YOU FOR COMING TO US, GREAT ACTOR JI EUN-HO

I should thank you too.

Thank you, but…

VOICE OF THE NIGHT

When I see things like this, I can't help but wonder.

Why does everyone else seem to be moving forward

while I'm still stuck in the same place?

I don't have the talent or the means,

but I'm way too proud to admit it.

Pretending I've got it all together. Pretending I've made it.

Just pretending all the time.

Why is everyone moving up except me?

Take me with you.

Get lost.

Mr. Baek, how did you…

Ms. Na.

I had a plan.

What?

I was going to do all I could to be around you

and slowly

win you over.

What plan?

Wait. Let go of me.

But taking it slow…

won't work anymore.

I don't think I can do that.

If anything happens to you…

I'll die too.

If you need anything for your script, I'll help however I can.

If you want,

I'll say romantic things, do romantic things, even act romantic.

So move in with me.

Stick to the physical contact we agreed on.

I'm not asking for much.

Just holding hands is enough.

Hey, wait. Just calm down.

Did you just…

Did you ask me to move in with you and live together?

Yes.

I'm not going all over Seoul looking for you again

when I'm on the verge of dying.

And I don't want you getting hurt or dying

and leaving me unable to recharge.

I need to keep you

by my side.

Right.

So this was all about recharging?

Could it be…

Does…

Does it get supercharged when we're touching?

"Supercharge"?

I guess you could say that.

The more intimate the contact, the faster it charges.

What? What in the world…

Please save me, Ms. Na Bo-bae.

Just three months until the surgery.

Recharge me.

Three months.

I'll give you three months to come up with a sexy romance.

Okay.

I will…

save you, Mr. Baek Ho-rang.

Subtitle translation by: Sung In Jang