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[theme music playing]

It's way too early for this. I haven't even washed my face yet.

Where are you taking me?

-Tell me where we're going at least. -[chuckles]

Oh...

[laughs]

Mr. Kim! [laughs]

[laughs heartily]

[sighs in relief]

[chuckles]

I can't get over it, 'cause you're like... my Mr. Kim.

-Really? -That's right. I'm a big deal.

[both laugh]

Mr. Kim...

-[Mr. Kim] Oh, my... -Ah...

So was this all your doing?

You caught me. It was a lot of work, so I want the credit.

[laughs] You're not going anywhere, are you? Please tell me you weren't, huh?

Your friend over there sure knows how to convince a guy.

[both laugh]

But why did you leave out the best part, though?

Nah... [scoffs] I'm way too old to wear that.

You're awful at throwing a surprise.

Oh, Lord.

-How am I supposed to wear this? No. -[laughs]

It was supposed to be a present for her.

-It even matches your personal color. -Let me see.

-I have to wear it? -Just this once.

-[sighs] Yeah, okay, okay. -Yeah?

[laughs] There.

You look extremely handsome.

-Really? -Yeah. You're beautiful.

-Do you think? -You look good.

I look good. Now! [clears throat]

Where to, Miss Seo?

[chuckles]

Question. Have you read about my divorce?

You bet I did.

Just so you know, I'm proud of you, because you deserve happiness.

And, hey, these days all sorts of people get divorced.

Now you can go find the right person.

You're so pretty, you can get three husbands.

Honestly, I have to agree with you. I am quite pretty.

-[Mr. Kim chuckles] -Three might feel a little much though.

[chuckling]

Anyway, have you been keeping in touch with Kyeong-Do

all of these years behind my back? And you just missed me that much, huh?

[chuckles softly]

[announcer on PA] Dr. Lee Seong-jun to Room 1241.

WINTER, 2015

LEE HAN-SOO DEPARTMENT ORTHOPEDICS

WISHING YOU A FAST RECOVERY

-Mr. Kim. -Hey.

[panting]

It was you, wasn't it?

[clicks tongue] I was in the area.

Hey, I...

I appreciate the thought.

We don't need it, though.

Keep it, Kyeong-do. My severance pay was generous.

Severance pay?

[clicks tongue]

I quit. Yeah.

[chuckles] So there you go.

It's not much, but get something to cheer up your folks.

[panting]

Thank you.

[clicks tongue] You know that...

life can be challenging even when giving all we've got, right?

[exhales]

You'll get through this. But first, you gotta cheer up.

Bye.

-Take care of yourself. -Yeah.

[sniffles]

[tearing up]

[breath trembling]

Are you awake?

Hm?

You brought him back into my life. You tracked him down for me.

-I never thought about doing that. -[chuckles]

[clicks tongue] I like basking in your gratitude.

-So carry on. -Let's take my press release photo.

Hmm?

[sighs softly]

Uh...

I'm gonna get back to sleep. Hm.

You know you wanna...

Don't deny it.

It means a whole lot less if I have to twist your arm to do it. Hm?

So don't make me twist it. Hm?

And, hey, these modern cell phone cameras are really great.

It won't be hard to take a picture.

I love you. You know that?

Yeah. Yeah.

[grumpily] I'm with a lunatic.

I love you, Kyeong-Do.

-Hmm? Hmm? Hmm? -[fake sobs]

EPISODE 8

[slurping]

So, should I circle again?

Whatever happened to being environmentally friendly?

[chuckles] Everyone gets nervous for their first day at a new job,

but we've, um... we've done five laps around.

Instead of wasting gas, next time take the bus, all right? Or the Metro.

Uh-oh.

Oh, no, I gotta pee. Hurry up! Hurry!

Oh, so you regret all that coffee. Now you want me to push it?

[breathing heavily]

[phone vibrating]

-Hello. -[Ji-woo] We're almost there. Get ready.

-Are you sure about... -[phone beeps]

So rude.

Okay.

-See you later. -[Mr. Kim] Good luck.

[camera shutter clicking]

-[camera shutter clicking] -[mouthing]

Just one more, okay?

[camera shutter clicking]

-[clears throat] -[shutter clicking]

[sucks teeth]

Taking photos is for newbie journalists.

But she's pretty so whatever.

[chuckles softly]

[pleasant music playing]

JARIM APPAREL, DIRECTOR SEO JI-WOO NEWLY ASSIGNED...

FIRST STEP AS A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESSWOMAN

[sighs in relief]

[Doo-jin] JARIM Apparel's PR Team sure is working hard.

How so?

Director Seo Ji-woo's first steps at JARIM Apparel. Look at that.

[Bo-ra] Mmm, that's a great picture.

Some PR guy worked real hard to set this photo op up.

To get this one perfect picture. [clicks tongue]

Someone from PR might have taken it or someone completely obsessed with her

Huh...

Eh?

-Leave me alone. -[laughs]

[phone vibrating]

-Hello. -[researcher] Oh, hi.

I'm calling to inform you,

the results for the ingredient analysis came in.

Yeah? Didroxin is what you found?

Yeah, that was in the sample you sent us.

So... so, then, is it some kind of medication?

It's usually for stick syndrome patients.

I've never heard of that.

[researcher] It's a type of chronic vascular disease.

KOREA GENERAL ACADEMIC PAPERS DB DIDROXIN

DIDROXIN

[researcher] As long as they take the medicine regularly

the condition is easily managed and the drug itself isn't toxic.

But if a person takes too many, there'd be problems for sure.

They should consult their doctor on the proper dosage.

So, um, what kind of problems exactly?

Mm... Well, loss of memory and cognition.

It mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer's.

DIDROXIN IS USED FOR THE GENETIC VASCULAR DISEASE STICK SYNDROME...

And the dosage in your sample was very high.

A SERIOUS COGNITIVE DISORDER HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED.

[sighs softly]

[phone ringing]

Uh, yes, Ms. Seo. Are you around?

If you have time, can I meet up with you?

[knocks on door]

What is it?

[door opens]

[Ji-yeon] Thank you.

[whispers] One second.

[footsteps echoing]

Don't drink that anymore. That's part of why I'm here.

Oh...

Remember the last time when I took home some coffee?

So I can drink it later.

Oh, yeah. I do.

I actually had a lab run some tests on it.

Are you taking Didroxin, by any chance? Do you know?

I don't know...

Oh, I'm pretty sure I was on it for a little while.

But I'm taking another medication now.

Well, why? Why do you ask?

Well...

do you remember why you might have changed your medicine out?

Uh... at the time,

I was actually out of town on business. And Min-woo said...

that he'd set up an appointment with my doctor to change them.

He said a better drug was just released and wanted to make sure

my treatments were the best there were.

So it was your husband, not your doctor who told you.

Right.

Is there a problem with... with that drug or...

There's nothing wrong with the medicine itself,

but it can cause some weird side effects.

I dug up some research papers

and consulted the expertise of medical reporters.

I believe this medicine could be related to your Alzheimer's symptoms.

How'd it get in there?

Wait, so...

Who would do that?

[gasps]

I don't believe you.

No, my husband would never do such a thing.

I pray I'm wrong.

In the meantime, be careful is all I'm asking.

[shudders]

No more drinks made by your secretary or anybody.

Then again, if you suddenly stop drinking anything from her,

she'll start getting suspicious. So just try to be discreet.

[softly] Yeah.

It might be good to set up a camera in the pantry.

Okay.

[shudders]

I'm starting to owe you more and more.

How could I ever repay you?

[sighs]

I'm just doing my job.

I mean it. You don't have to thank me.

[sighs] I'd better keep taking them a little while longer.

And I can keep going through all the emotions.

I know the meds aren't fatal.

Hm.

[breathing heavily]

So how about we tell Ji-woo now? It's only right.

Oh, I know. I should talk to her.

Oh.

Do you want to see her?

I don't think so. She probably shouldn't even know I was here.

[sighs]

[chuckles softly]

Oh.

Why didn't you wait inside?

I'm all right.

-Thanks, Mr. Kim. -You've worked at an office longer.

Help her be less scared.

I'll pick you up tomorrow, Director.

See you tomorrow. Good night, Mr. Kim.

Good night.

[clicks tongue]

-Ready? -Mm-hmm.

So, first day jitters?

[sighs] Where do I even begin?

I made him drive five laps around the building.

You know there's an oil shortage in Korea, right?

That's what he told me, too.

[chuckles] He said to take public transportation.

[chuckles] Yeah, take public transit. All the cool guys do it.

I don't know if you can. You'll end up crying in the middle of the street.

[imitating Ji-woo crying] Well, I got off at the wrong stop. Come pick me up.

[Ji-woo] Okay. Good night.

-Nope. Go home. -How am I ever gonna get home?

[Ji-woo] Really? Go away.

Be careful on the stairs. Careful.

Jin-u, go straight to taekwondo. If you skip it again, you're living here.

Have a good day.

[Woo-sik] Bye, guys.

-Hyo-bin! Bye! -Hey, sweetie.

Mom said she'll babysit. And take Dong-won out for dinner.

-Yes! -[both cheering]

-Did you finish it? -Yep. It's in inside.

[Woo-sik] Inside. Inside. Inside, says my bride. Exciting.

[laughing]

[doorbell chimes]

-Is this the one? -Yeah.

I can't believe she asked for this.

Who still has someone paint their portrait these days?

Does she think she's some kind of royalty?

She paid me a lot to do it. The most anyone's ever paid me for my art.

I threw a random number out there and she put it in my account.

-Did you give it your all? -Busted my ass on it.

You should've painted Kyeong-do in there as a bonus.

God, you're brilliant.

That's why you keep me around.

[sighs] You should've been a businessman.

Mm-hmm...

Bro, why are you being all weird today?

Why do you think?

Well, I assume it's about the informant or something...

-It was Kang Min-woo, wasn't it? -Kang Min-woo... Min-"who?"

The man who gave you the article about An Da-hye, married to the CEO of JARIM.

He wasn't my informer, though.

What are you saying?

-He wasn't my source for the article. -Then who was it?

Huh?

Dude. Hey!

Don't mess with me. Come clean right now or I'm not letting you walk out that door.

[sighs] Oh, my God.

You got me! A delivery guy.

I was embarrassed to say it was my source, but you had to stick your nose into it.

-What? -I said it already! Delivery!

So here's the plan. You will help Choi out.

You both do the interview.

Then just email it over...

-Looking for someone? -Entertainment division.

That's my team. Entertainment.

-Sign here. -Oh, sure.

Mm-hmm.

-Thank you. -All right.

-Check in with me later. -Okay.

[scoffs]

So you're saying you used some intercepted scoop for your article?

And... you avoided me because you didn't want me to find out you did?

Oh, no. You know how much I love you, right, buddy? [awkward chuckle]

I didn't wanna get the manager in trouble or anything.

What are you saying?

Um, I reported it to her, and...

and she said I couldn't do the article. She was very clear.

Look, I'm sorry.

I didn't know you, Ji-woo, and Cho Jin-eon were in the picture.

She made me axe the story 'cause she knew about it.

But if a good reporter covers up the truth, that's corruption.

What's my crime here? I published the article.

Let's face it. If you had received it first, you would've buried it.

So she told you not to publish the article.

Like I told you.

Yeah. So let me out of your prison.

-This can't be legal. -I say when you'll be free to go. Got it?

-[sighs] What do you want now? -Put out another article.

Uh?

All right. Listen...

if that report triggered a massive house of cards

to come tumbling down, you're responsible.

I'm sorry, "trigger"? Why are you freaking me out, man?

I can't explain now.

First, arrange a meeting with An Da-hye.

She's looking for you, that won't be hard.

You want me to meet with her? Are you psycho?

-[scoffs] -[door opens]

What's going on here?

Doo-jin's writing an article on An Da-hye.

Whatever's going on, stop it. I forbid it.

I won't do anything you tell me not to.

-Okay. Welp, I should get going! -You jerk...

What's he talking about?

I'm sorry. Is that yours?

Fine. I'll do it myself and send it to you.

All right.

-You told him not to write about it? -Write what?

You know.

The Jin-eon article.

Leave me alone! Out of my way!

[door opens]

She's so loyal.

Han-Kyeong...

is clearly an empath.

Don't try to hide it.

[Se-yeong] I hope it's what you wanted.

[Woo-sik] Wait. You're not leaving it here, are you?

Come on.

Kyeong-do was the culture team's ace.

We have different ideas of ace.

[Se-yeong] Hmpf.

A gorgeous masterpiece like this should be in a cultured man's house.

Don't you agree?

Oh, for a work of art this good? I agree.

-[clicks tongue] -[both giggling]

I'm so hungry. When are Kyeong-do and the meat gonna arrive?

-No idea. -[exclaims]

You can have some cupcakes if you're hungry. I got them for Dong-won.

If it's recommended by Ji-woo, you can bet it'll be good. [laughs]

The meat is on its way here. Don't spoil your dinner.

-[Woo-sik] Yes, ma'am. -What a cutie.

[Woo-sik] Oh, thank you. [chuckles]

-[Se-yeong] What kind are they? -Leave it for the dessert.

[Nam-sook] Jeong-min.

-Oh, hey! -Hi.

Mrs. Jo. Oh, give that to me.

-[Nam-sook] It's not heavy. -Just give it to me.

Kyeong-do's hosting. But he's the one who's late, huh?

Oh, he isn't here yet?

He asked me to bring you all some kimchi.

He was gonna come and get it, but he said he's late.

I had to come 'cause I'm an old woman with no social life.

Nah, I'm gonna say he's late on purpose so he could invite you in, too.

He wanted us all to see you again and spend time with his mom.

Uh-huh... Hmm.

You all enjoy your night. You don't need me there.

Mama's boys are weirdos.

Being a mama's boy is all he's ever wanted.

-Let's go. -No way!

-No way! No way! -Come on!

Oh, stop it! Go! Please. Enjoy your night.

-Oh, but... -Yeah. Yeah. Bye.

Bye... Well, thanks, Mother.

Bye.

What's that?

Kyeong-do's mom brought it. It's kimchi. She said Kyeong-do is late.

-Great. -What are you all doing,

if the guy hosting isn't even...

[chuckles softly]

Hey, wait a second. What's this?

Huh? Wait. Ji-woo, isn't that?

Isn't that the best painting you've ever seen?

Se-yeong, you're gonna waste your talent like this? Why not paint me instead?

I only soak my brushes once the money's wired over.

I know. That's right.

-[door opens] -I guess Ji-woo

paid you a pretty penny, huh? Uh?

[door lock beeping]

-Where'd she go? -What the...

-Weird. -Ji-woo?

[Woo-sik] Are you in the bathroom?

[footsteps approaching]

[playful gentle music playing]

SOMANG LAUNDROMAT

[door rattles]

Hm?

-Are you here for laundry pickup? -[gasps]

[sighs softly] Uh-oh...

-[bag crumples] -[stutters]

Hi. How are you?

HANAM PIG

[Woo-sik cooing]

[Woo-sik cooing]

[Se-yeong gasps and exclaims]

[exclaims] Oh, and it's still hot too. Looks good.

Where did Ji-woo go?

She's right there. [chuckles] Looking elegant.

She said she'd be back soon. Probably went to buy something

-Let's dig in. -[sucks teeth] Oh, I'm hungry.

[chewing]

Mmm. It's good.

You wouldn't buy it if it weren't good.

What's he so upset about, huh?

-Oh, God. [chuckles] -Be honest, Kyeong-do.

It's a little weird. You're not really keeping that up there, are you?

Normally, someone only photographs well or looks good in person.

But she, looks impeccable, both in person and in the picture.

And when she's painted...

she becomes art.

Isn't that super rare?

[laughs]

Mm, this is so delicious I'm telling you. Aren't you eating?

A prick like him is also rare. [chuckles]

-Is it good? -Yum, yum.

-[Se-yeong gasps] Yum... -Mmm...

Well...

-When you go to a department store... -Yeah, in the store?

-...when you head down to the basement. -Ah...

-so you mean like where the desserts are? -Yep.

All the items for sale look almost too pretty to eat.

Oh, yeah, there're a lot of those.

Now, every baker's so talented.

They're so pretty you're not sure how the taste could've lived up to it.

I went to try one to see if it was as good as I hoped it was,

and let me tell you it definitely lived up. [sucks teeth]

That's probably why they sell them in the first place. [chuckles]

For sure. Nowadays we've got designer desserts.

The desserts are more expensive than splurging on an actual meal.

-It can be like a mortgage payment. -Right. [chuckles]

But I get it. These kind of things require a lot of hard work.

People don't realize how hard it is to bake stuff.

Like... [sucks teeth]

Before I owned the laundromat,

I thought I wanted to be a baker.

I tried to master the art of baking.

-I never could swing it. It was so hard. -[clicks tongue]

I heard, um, the process of kneading the dough is super difficult.

-Or so I heard. -Yeah. [chuckles]

I don't know.

[chuckles nervously]

Kyeong-do is probably looking for you. You should get going.

Ah, yeah... Well, Moth...

[exhales]

Uh... [sucks teeth]

I'm actually not sure how to address you properly yet.

What? Me?

Yeah.

You know, on all these soap operas,

well, if they don't like someone, if they call them mother, they go.

"I'm not your mother."

[chuckles awkwardly]

It happens a lot on shows.

It might be funny to just call me Jo, if you like.

Se-yeong and the others...

they all call me mother.

So you're welcome to call me that. And I'll also drop the formality.

That means a lot, really.

After all, it's not like I don't like you.

I've gotta go. [sighs softly]

I'm gonna save the rest for Kyeong-do's father so he can enjoy some.

Next time I'll have to bring you more.

I'll get you all the most delicious stuff that they offer.

The ones that look pretty

[chuckles]

Uh, well, Mother...

Well, I returned... [sucks teeth]

...or came back into Kyeong-do's life after a long time apart.

And...

it could...

It could be weird to say, but screw it. I'm just gonna go for it.

Being near him like this again...

he has my heart.

And I can't stop that heart from falling for your son.

So I'm sorry.

[clicks tongue]

Why do you think kids elope all over this country?

They have uptight families, so they run off.

[chuckles]

[chuckles and sniffles]

Let's go.

I know a shortcut back.

-I'll take you there. Follow me. -[laughs]

[both laughing]

[Ji-woo] Oh, my God, sorry, I just can't stop laughing.

[Nam-sook chuckles]

You don't want us to help you clean up? There's so much there.

Only one of them will end up stuck doing it.

Just paint Jeong-min too. Or he's always gonna be butthurt.

Send me money and you're good to go. See ya, congrats on your first day!

Didn't we also celebrate that at the last get together?

You might as well stay over.

-Yeah, just let it all out. -All right.

Jesus, read the room, buddy.

-Seriously. -You're coming with us.

Let's go. See you later. Have a good night.

What's the problem? He said I could stay.

-Drop it now. -Let's stay for a while.

Why you telling me to leave?

-This is a free country. -Now go!

-[door closes] -[lock beeps]

Finally, some peace and quiet.

[laughs]

-[sighs] All right. -Go sit down. Go, go, go!

-That's all right? -Mm-hmm.

[both sigh]

What did you do with my mom?

Oh. How did you know?

Where else would you be off to with those cupcakes?

Huh! Wow. You really did choose the right career. Impressive.

-So, what did you do? -Mmm...

We obviously had dessert.

Then we talked a little, and she walked me here.

What did you talk about?

All the food in the department store basement.

[chuckles]

Huh.

And your mother and I have the same sense of humor, apparently.

[chuckles softly]

[cutlery clattering]

I have a super important meeting tomorrow.

-All the executives will be there. -What's on the agenda?

MANZAAR's getting cut.

MANZAAR is?

Director Seo,

MANZAAR is the symbol of JARIM.

You know how much the former chairman cherished it?

Yes, I'm well aware. But still, we must accept the fact

that it's sales are declining and have been every year.

We rely on outlets instead of our main stores.

And the past few years it's been home shopping that's kept it afloat.

[clicks tongue]

I'm curious to know.

Do you also agree with Ms. Seo?

Does putting MANZAAR on the chopping block...

make it seem like I'm trying to erase our father?

Well, um...

a little, if I'm being honest.

Well, I won't do it if you think it would be the wrong thing.

After all, you're the one carrying on the company's legacy.

So if you wouldn't be comfortable with it,

that's all you need to say.

Perhaps Dad put you in this position

because he wanted you to tap into this businesswoman's side.

Because you're a rebel, direct and bold.

Let's get into trouble.

[chuckles softly]

[Ji-woo] I propose we launch a fine dining restaurant.

This country needs a high-end luxury brand made here,

and I think JARIM is already poised to lead that initiative.

[Min-woo] A high-end luxury brand?

That will certainly require a lot of money and time.

Yes, I know.

We may not realistically see returns until I'm possibly well over 60 years old,

the way to make it work is by onboarding a renowned designer.

[female executive] Instead.

Why don't you try suggesting something more realistic?

Uh...

I understand if this all seems a bit unorthodox

and I may be new, but I'm gonna give it my goddamn...

My ideas might seem a bit out there for sure,

but I'll come up with a detailed plan.

[scribbling]

[whispering] What am I doing?

Uh...

Welcome to JARIM, ma'am.

I really appreciate it.

Well, nothing in particular.

If you take the medicine regularly...

you won't have to worry even in the long run.

So you're saying the new medication is a more effective treatment or...

The Didroxin I'd prescribed you before wasn't wearing off exactly I see.

But, you had a side effect issue.

Ah. My husband told me about it, but I didn't listen very well.

And do you remember which side effects were worrying you

As it began to damage the central nervous system?

I suggested changing the medication.

I believe you weren't able to come because you were on a business trip abroad.

Mmm. That's true.

I was out of town.

Fortunately, the side effect was noticed early enough, so you'll be all right now.

But it could have been bad.

If you kept taking it, it would have led to Alzheimer's.

[sighs softly]

Fortunately...

Just in case, let's book a six month follow up.

[clicking mouse]

I appreciate it, Doctor.

-Oh, uh... -Yes?

What if someone kept taking that medication more than they were meant to?

Do you think you could bounce back?

And once someone started showing signs of Alzheimer's,

could they go back to how they were?

Uh, luckily, that doesn't apply to you, since you're not in that position.

You stopped early. That's good. There's nothing to worry about.

Are you still anxious about it?

If you'd like, I can book an exam just to be sure.

No.

It's just... I'm just being overly anxious.

That's all.

Thanks for meeting me.

[slow instrumental music playing]

Hey, look at this.

I have all our current designers listed here.

Okay! [sighs in exasperation] Why the face?

MANZAAR was your old man's darling,

but somehow you can just drop it like it doesn't matter.

I swear to God, if one more person says that...

Would there be a heart if we opened you up?

[sighs] Oh, whatever. Let me show you this.

[sighs softly]

Alright. This is Lucas. After this season, he's leaving his brand, apparently.

You're gonna try to scoop up that dinosaur?

Oh, this dinosaur is a big shot.

So, instead, Bella Jin.

-Don't know him. -Lucas has two senior designers,

and one is Bella Jin. She might be his successor.

[sucks teeth] If she's nominated, I'm sure she's already made a deal.

Look, though. She's Korean. Lives in Australia now.

We can appeal to her because we're Korean.

That might just be the worst idea I've ever heard.

Besides, think about it.

If a Korean designer became a lead designer of Pirco,

-that'd also be a big deal. -Hmm...

Hey, I thought you were a fearless reporter.

Does Dongwoon Daily know

they have a chicken as an assistant manager.

-How do you get exclusives? -Now that you mention it,

I'm literally starving right now.

And you brought up the word chicken, so why don't we order some?

Where's the guy who wrote that article

to prove our dating rumors were spurious and baseless?

Well, clearly you never read it.

I never use words like spurious or baseless in my work.

Yeah, I don't care. Not the point.

That editor-in-chief for the fashion department

can you connect us?

Can we order that chicken? And plus I don't work for JARIM.

God, you disappoint me, old man.

Why are you obsessed with how old I am?

[sighs in exasperation]

Ugh, all major fashion figures will be in Samseong-dong next week.

I have to be there. Bella Jin might be there too.

Then pretend you're a resident and go undercover. Now, my stomach.

[scoffs] How in the world would that even work?

Jesus.

[clicks tongue] Uh...

That's a relief.

It won't progress further than where it already is.

So I've decided I'm not going to tell Ji-woo.

Why not?

Now that she's working there, can't you tell her?

She is working on a very important project right now.

She's getting some forward momentum, and I don't want to ruin it.

But maybe later when she's not as busy, maybe then.

You should rest.

It'll help you recover. I read it in some journal.

I know it sounds super obvious, but it's very important that you recover.

So sleep good.

And feel better.

Yeah.

You're welcome. Later.

-[Sung-cheol] Is somebody sick? -Oh, my God!

-[gasps] Ah, shit! -[laughs]

Quit smoking. Those will kill you.

You know Kim Ga-eul, right?

Not really. Never met the woman.

The department manager was the one who worked with her.

-I'm not your guy. -I knew you'd be totally useless.

-Why are you glaring, you know I'm right? -[clicks tongue]

-[clears throat] -You're a weirdo, you know that?

Hm. The luxury brands will all be there.

So I'm thinking Kim Ga-Eul will have the scoop on all the luxury prospects.

Ah!

I can use Han-kyeong!

Ha! Temporary insanity, huh?

Talking to an assistant manager when I have the manager. [chuckles]

Whoa! Did you pee your pants? Did you poop them?

That's really funny.

Don't you think the Louis article went well because of Ji-woo?

Yeah. What's that have to do with it?

-Since she helped us out, we can help her. -[scoffs]

I don't owe her anything.

Well, is this how we work?

She helped the magazine out.

In my opinion, we try to do the same for her.

[sighs softly]

God, this is so annoying.

What do you want from me, huh?

Whoa! First off...

First off.

What?

Hey, check this out.

-[Woo-sik] Yeah, that's pretty. -Right?

-I like the shape. -Uh-huh.

And why? It's a safe bet. Let's get this one.

-Wait. Get this for... -The cost of your motorcycle rental

-is burning into your profits. -It is, but that's still too expensive.

-Don't buy that. -A delivery driver needs a sick ride.

They'll think twice about coming at you on that.

No one comes at me.

God, are you really turning me down?

Really? You're gonna break my heart?

-White. White is pretty. -White is pretty.

[chuckles softly] I'm investing.

Once you're a big superstar celeb, you can hire me.

I could totally see you as a great manager.

You won't regret this investment.

[laughs] Hey, I believe in my actors.

[both laughing]

-Now go get famous. -Got it. You can count on me. Yes, sir.

So, why did you meet with my corporate lawyers?

I just needed a bit of legal advice.

All your legal stuff's over. Why do you need lawyers?

-You screw up again? -No. No way. No, no.

I've just been laying low and getting my exercise.

So then what aren't you telling me, huh?

You need to fess up right now.

And you better be honest with me, or I can't and won't help you settle it.

[shudders]

Uh, Father, I...

Father, I really want Ji-woo to take me back.

Should have been a better partner.

Why exactly do you need lawyers to help you with that?

Go to her, drop down to your knees and beg like you're a dog.

Well, you see, I... I was hoping I could get the divorce canceled.

-I... -You what?

Yeah, I... I'm sorry, but it's so unfair.

She had this girl seduce me into an affair and I couldn't help it.

[stutters]

Uh...

You couldn't help it?

-[shouts] You couldn't help it? -Wait, wait. I didn't really mean that.

You're telling me Bella Jin might not be Lucas's successor?

Yeah, so Bella Jin would definitely be Lucas's pick, right?

But some rumors have been circling that the owner might be eyeing Judy Wong.

All of this brought to you by ace reporter,

-Lee Kyeong-do. -How's that possible?

I heard Bella Jin was way better.

[gasps] The list. Who's on it?

-Who's gonna be there? -How would I get my hands on the list?

-Yeah, I'm a good reporter... -Any word on Bella?

She won't be attending.

-Why not? -Went away.

-Malaga, I heard. -Malaga?

-Have you heard of it? -In Spain.

Apparently, Bella Jin goes on vacation there every year.

She stays in the same place, too.

My editor-in-chief went there once before. But yeah, she's there.

Oh. Do you know where?

-How would I know that? -You have to.

Well, the editor doesn't know much more.

She said it's a five story building, top floor.

With a spiraling staircase on the first floor.

-There was an ice cream shop, I think. -Okay, ice cream.

[playful music playing]

W... What's with that expression? It scares me.

What's happening?

I can't do two things at once.

Oh, there you are.

-Give me your passport. -Why do you need mine?

To meet Bella Jin.

You're coming along. Go by myself? All scared and alone?

I have a job here.

They're not gonna let me leave just like that.

[sighs]

He took the day off.

Well, more like four days off.

Want me to look up Ji-woo's schedule too?

Now he thinks he's a fashion person?

I am a fashion person.

This is how he uses his leave?

[gasps] Wait. Did he leave already?

If he took that many days off, I assume he's going abroad.

Sorry, What?

Oh, my God, where did you just go?

Tell me what you want to eat, because I'm craving malatang.

-You said you wanted to have pasta... -I want Chinese.

Everyone, we're having Chinese.

Why did Kyeong-do had to abandon me?

Reporter Choi, find a good Chinese spot.

One that makes good malatang.

Hey, you should quit and work as Ji-woo's secretary or assistant or something.

[chuckles]

I saved up all my vacation days for something cool,

and this is definitely not the way I pictured it.

-[laughs] -[sighs wearily]

Have you heard the phrase, "smiling motherfucker"?

I feel like that was made for her.

[sucks teeth] Nah, I don't think it applies to her.

You'll know it when you meet a real motherfucker.

-What? -Ah, nothing.

All right, let's go. Let's go.

Have fun.

[camera shutter clicking]

[scoffs]

JARIM DIRECTOR KANG MIN-WOO

Are those two lovebirds ever gonna grow up?

I swear they should know better.

[breathing deeply]

[gentle music playing]

[Kyeong-do] Wow. I see why Bella Jin comes here for vacation every year.

[Ji-woo] Speaking of Bella Jin,

since I'll be making my offer

while she's enjoying paradise, think she'll be able to resist?

[bell tolling]

Is someone coming from the hotel to get us?

Wouldn't it be faster to head over there?

I think she's somewhere near here.

Huh? [speaking in Spanish]

-Hola. -Hola.

-[Ji-woo chuckles] -Hola.

-Encantada. -Hola.

-Hola. -Hola, encantada.

Nice to meet you.

Our room is very close.

-Follow me. -Okay.

It's over here.

Wait. Does the host live at our hotel?

I couldn't find a hotel around here,

at least not a reasonable one anywhere near where Bella Jin is staying.

Just so you know, it's hard to find accommodation here.

I've never had a good experience booking through a home share.

Maybe you didn't know what you were doing. I picked a good rental.

It supposedly has a little patio area where you can eat.

It comes with a sea view it said.

-Come, come. -Okay.

[sucks teeth] I don't see the sea.

In fact, from here, you can't see anything.

-Right here. Right here. -Ah. [chuckles nervously]

[speaking in Spanish]

Hola, Buenas. Welcome.

-Hola. -Hola.

-So this is the living room. -Hmm.

-Uh, right this way. -Oh.

So this is your room?

It includes a cozy balcony. I'm sure you'll love it.

Thank you.

[birds chirping]

[Ji-woo scoffs]

Sea view!

I guess they used the same lie everywhere.

It wasn't being dishonest. That's the sea and this is our view, right?

Right. And besides, we're only here for...

For Bella Jin.

Mm-hmm.

[upbeat music playing]

What about this place?

Hmm...

Where is that?

We're over here.

Amore gelato.

-According to the map... -Do you see this?

-Oh, it's over here? -Well...

Uh, excuse me. Is there an apartment above us?

-No. It's just shops and offices here. -[Kyeong-do] Ah, thank you.

Hmm...

You wanna try that way?

-Hola. -Hola.

It's only three storeys.

-What are you doing here? Come on. -Oh.

Oh, five floors.

Hey. Stay here. Rest a bit, I got this.

Any sign of Bella?

It's just a home, not a rental.

[sighs softly]

Why don't you wait at the cafe? I'll keep looking for it.

That sounds boring.

You can carry me if my legs get too tired.

[chuckles] I don't know about that.

[indistinct chatter]

[Kyeong-do gasps] It's a gelato shop.

[Ji-woo] What?

-Five floors. Look. -This thing's promising.

I'll go check. Wait right here.

Is this the one?

[panting]

-We did it. -[both laugh]

-Where is Bella Jin? -Hey, whoa!

Uh, Barcelona. She'll be back tomorrow, though.

Oh.

I left my number there with the landlady.

-She'll call when she gets back. -Sure.

[gasps]

-Think she'll really come back? -Hm.

-Holy shit! -Whoa! What?

Oh, no, it's your play.

Mr. Godot won't come this evening but surely tomorrow.

-But he never comes and then it's over. -Chill out.

[sighs wearily]

Bella Jin won't come today. Surely tomorrow she will.

Let's have faith. Okay? Hey, she might even come today.

[sighs softly]

In the meantime, what are we supposed to do?

We'll be tourists, which means no work.

Okay?

Except, what if she is Mr. Godot,

-and she doesn't come? -[sighs] Let's go.

-Hey, we found the building, didn't we? -That's true.

-We did. -Want to eat something?

-Sure. -Let's do it.

Let's come back for a real vacation later.

[clicks tongue] Depends where we're staying.

Hey, ease up on me, would you? That was the closest...

I'm sure there was a better one if you'd looked harder.

Or I have an ulterior motive, you consider that?

Oh, sure you do.

So what is this ulterior motive then?

The place we're staying might feel like tight quarters,

but it's quaint and cozy. An exotic kind of charm.

It's got a big, comfy double bed.

Won't be comfy if I roll off and die.

I remember a time when a single was more than enough for us, Your Highness.

[fan rattling]

[gentle music playing]

[sighs in relief]

What do you want to do?

Birthplace of Picasso?

Are we high-schoolers?

You know what I want?

A beer. Sounds pretty good, right?

What do you say?

[chuckles]

-Eat some more. -Too sweet, no.

Don't you ever crave it? Alcohol?

Oh, I definitely get cravings.

They could beat me at any moment.

I'm just suppressing it until I die.

I can do it.

Even if it would taste so good. If you're sober, then I'll be sober.

-Let's get out of here. -All right.

What do you want to do?

There is Picasso's birthplace.

[chuckles] No, I said only high schoolers go places like that.

Those two assholes are abroad, having a secret affair.

And how did you find out?

-Somehow even happened to have pictures. -[scoffs]

Huh?

Seeing that... my poor heart is shattered.

Well, it hurt me to send them actually,

You were still in love with her and wanted to get back together.

You sounded genuine. [sucks teeth]

You said she's living with someone else.

-So I investigated to put you at ease. -[scoffs]

That she hadn't moved in with some random guy. And Jesus!

See? I told you. Hm?

Those bastards fucked my ass up.

[clicks tongue]

[sighs] What are you gonna do about it?

I have to remain impartial, I'm afraid.

Well, you know what, Min-woo?

Somehow I pity her. Hm?

I see her and just feel pity.

[sighs]

And my old man said,

if I ever even mentioned Ji-woo to him, he won't leave me shit.

Oh, yeah. He says that I'd debase myself getting back with her.

This is quite an intense situation.

If Chairman Seo is dead, why would you take her back again?

He was the only reason I accepted that little bastard.

You want to bring her back and disgrace the family name?

-He was so angry. [laughs] -[smirks]

What are you saying?

[sighs wearily] But that proves it...

My love for Ji-woo turned out to be real.

Who?

-Who was the bastard he was talking about? -[sighs]

Her.

She wasn't his kid.

Yeah. Ji-woo isn't even Chairman Seo's real daughter.

She came from her mom having some affair. Can you believe that?

[laughs] Shit.

Ah...

That's some bullshit.

[suspenseful music playing]

[scoffs]

[Jin-eon grunts]

[Min-woo scoffs]

Let's go.

Ooh, that seems fun.

What?

Oh! A flea market. Looks charming.

-Let's check it out. -Come on.

[gasps] What is that? A ski?

[Kyeong-do chuckles]

Oh! Those look good.

-Hola. -Hola.

I had two ice creams. I'm good.

[laughs] All right. You can wander around.

I'll find you. Don't worry.

-Cool. -Okay.

[shop owner] You got it. Six.

That's a good one.

Um, can I get three?

Mm-hmm. Sure can! [chuckles]

SEO JI-WOO

-How much is it? -[speaking in Spanish]

[upbeat music playing]

Excuse me. Are you getting this?

Uh... yeah.

It's for girls, you know.

-Yeah, I know. -I got it first.

Uh...

-My hand was... -You just have longer arms.

Huh?

What's wrong?

Well, I think I'm... Well, I grabbed it.

-Then... we kinda grabbed it together. -This scarf...

Um...

Excuse me. We grabbed it first.

This is really not for everyone.

Who's supposed to wear something like this then?

I don't think it's your look either.

[softly] Ji-woo...

You said you grabbed it first.

This is the 1998 Louis S/S Delta Collection scarf.

A two-piece suit spawned '98 limited scarves to go with it.

You know, fashion.

I once looked down on JARIM, but you're impressive.

Who are you?

BELLA JIN

Are you...

Bella Jin?

[upbeat music playing]

[gasps]

[music ends]

Hey!

Come on. My ace reporter is working his ass off right now in Malaga.

He's your reporter. I don't really know the guy.

We really doing this?

[sighs]

All right. You're ace...

[sucks teeth] What's he called?

Wi-do? It was a unique name I thought.

-Kyeong-do. -Mmm!

-Not Wi-do, Kyeong-do! -Aah! Right, right.

Kyeong-do. Kyeong-do. Kim Kyeong-do. Which Kim clan?

Not Kim Kyeong-do. Lee Kyeong-do.

[gasps] Oh, you should've said that! Silly, that's all you had to say.

Lee's and I will always be like besties. I had a tarot card reading.

They said I work well with that name.

Wait. No double eyelids, right?

I love me a man without double eyelids...

-Hey. -What?

Where's Bella Jin now?

[sighs in exasperation]

Honey, how much more legwork are you expecting here exactly?

I told you every last detail I knew.

Bella Jin's on vacation, where to find her. There you go.

There was something about an ice cream shop in a five story building.

You could track somebody down with that info?

You mean you can't?

You're asking a lot, you know that?

I told you everything. There's nothing more.

Then brainstorm because we need a plan.

Wait, in Spain it's...

Great.

All right, perfect.

You can call Bella Jin right now. It's not too late.

[sighs in exasperation] Too much must in here.

And stress.

Hey, you know, I bet you really thought that shirt went with that horrible jacket.

You should address that before you try to force anyone else to do anything.

Hey, don't change the topic now. I know exactly what you're doing.

Pick up the phone and call Bella Jin. Give her my reporter's number.

Tell her to call him as soon as she can. Okay?

Go on. My God, this color. Obsessed!

Go on.

[sighs in exasperation]

[sighs]

Seriously.

It's starting to feel like you're taking advantage of my heart.

I even sacrificed Bella Jin's privacy because of you.

Go... on!

[sighs]

I swear. Next time you ask me something, I'm gonna quit.

Or better yet, maybe quit as friends.

Bella

-[phone ringing] -[clears throat]

Ah... Bella didn't answer.

How many times do I have to tell you? It's not like we're besties.

My God. Bella. Hi! Girlfriend, where are you at?

[whispers] Is it her? Awesome! [gasping]

-Oh, my God! We did it. -[gasps] Oh, boy! In Barcelona?

Hey! Hey! Hey! Malaga! Go there!

Oh, I'm jealous. Bella. Barcelona, huh?

That's so awesome! Take me with you.

-[laughs] -Get to the point.

Hey, go on.

Go on.

Go on.

Honey, when are you going to Malaga?

[theme song playing]

[Kyeong-do] Waiting is also a strategy.

Are you crying a little? [sighs]

[Min-woo] How is she gonna scout a luxury brand designer?

Shit.

[Bella Jin] Have you ever liked any other woman?

Actually, I have.

[Han-kyeong] You're groundbreaking in so many ways, Kyeong-do.

[Se-yeong] Then are you moving on?

[Ji-woo] How come we've never run into each other?

Waiting for Godot is over. It's all over.

He said if I waited, he'd come. Lying bastard.

The curtain's closed.

Kyeong-do needs to realize the show's over too.