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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.

THERE IS NO RELATION TO REAL PEOPLE OR EVENTS.

[in Korean] I like you.

[♪ gentle music playing]

EPISODE 5

[♪ soft music playing]

[in English] Oh, why are you so heavy? [grunts]

[groans]

Why did you have to eat 20 pounds of food for dinner?

I didn't eat that much food!

-[chuckles] Oh, you're awake? -If I'm so heavy, then put me down.

-[in Korean] Okay, okay. -[in English] Put me down. Let go of me.

-Drop me. Hey. -[in Korean] Okay!

-[giggles] -[chuckles]

[in English] Are you okay?

-[in Korean] You all right? -I'm not all right.

Wow, your Korean's getting better.

[chuckles] Mmm.

-Star. -Star.

-Moon. -Moon.

-Sky. -Sky. [chuckles]

-Love. -Love.

-Yubin. [chuckles] -Yubin.

[in English] You know really beautiful words.

Your turn. I'll test you.

-Test me? -Mm-hmm.

Uh…

-Strawberry. -Wow.

-Robber. -Hmm? [chuckles]

-Airhead. -Airhead?

Dummy.

-[chuckling] What the heck? -[laughing]

-Star. -Mm-hmm.

-Moon. -Mm-hmm.

-Sky. -Mm-hmm.

Love.

Karin.

[chuckles]

DEAR KARIN

[♪ gentle music playing on speakers]

[sighs]

Why does Kunam always have to take things so seriously?

[♪ playful music playing]

-Your pronunciation's on point. -[chuckling]

One for you. Here you are. Thanks for visiting us.

[patron clears throat]

Hey there, you here all by yourself? Wanna drink with the two of us?

-No, thanks. I'm here with someone. -[scoffs] Doubt that.

You've been here a whole hour

-drinking by yourself. -I told you guys I'm not here alone.

-Yeah, whatever. Sounds good. -Chill out and drink with us.

A toast to us.

-Cheers. [chuckles] -Cheers.

You're in my seat. And you're talking to my girlfriend.

-Really, dude? -Ah, man, I guess she's got a boyfriend.

-Our bad. Yeah, sorry. -Hey. Sorry about that.

Since when have you started calling me your girlfriend?

Okay. Is calling you my boyfriend better?

How did you know that I was here?

By manner of deduction. I checked all the food stalls, one by one.

#LONELY NIGHT - #FUKUOKA #FOOD STAND

[chuckles]

I can't believe you.

Mari, are you…

interested in me even a little?

When I confessed my feelings, I…

I wasn't joking around or anything.

I meant what I said before.

I've always been serious about you.

[♪ gentle music playing]

Why do you always have to be so heavy about this?

Like I said before,

I just want to play and have fun.

I don't mind, Mari, you can have fun.

Let me be…

the serious one.

Do you think you can…

give us a chance?

Mari, you're here.

A winning prize for Charo will make you happy, Mari.

I really… Mari, I really like you a lot.

[chuckles]

When we're done with these drinks, that's when our relationship will begin.

-[sighs, chuckles] -[chuckles]

[♪ sensual music playing]

Mari, wait. Is… is this real?

[Mari groans]

It hurts all over.

I overdid it last night.

You shocked me with how much strength you have, you know that?

Well, I guess I'm more vigorous than I thought.

You're the reason everything hurts so much!

[sighs]

[♪ comical music playing]

Hey, Mari, listen…

Tonight I'm gonna…

I'm gonna protect you.

Whatever. What are you protecting me from?

It's the other way around.

-[grunting] -[groaning]

Mari.

[speaks Korean]

[in English] I… I have no idea what you're saying. [exclaims]

I'm sorry if I was annoying.

I'm kind of a lightweight with alcohol.

Mm-hmm.

Hey, by the way, what does "Nan neo-bak-ae-oep-seo" mean?

It means, "You're my one and only."

[chuckles]

All right. Keep massaging with vigor.

Aye-aye.

-Right here? -Mm-hmm.

[sighs]

-[door opens] -[footsteps approaching]

-[knocks] -Oh. [chuckles]

What are you doing over there?

Ah.

-Coffee. -Ah.

DEAR KARIN

[sighs]

What kind of relationship do we have?

Korea… Dating… Start dating…

What to know.

Huh?

THE REAL KOREAN DATING CULTURE TOPIC: DISPLAYING AFFECTION

"In Korea, there are steps before becoming official." What's that mean?

DATING STARTS WITH AN AMBIGUOUS RELATIONSHIP

"The In-between phase is called… Sseom?"

"Don't be overly affectionate. Make sure to keep the right amount of space."

How? We live together.

WHAT MAKES KOREAN MEN ATTRACTIVE & THE PROS OF DATING ONE

"Only be physical after you're official."

[gasps] Wait a minute.

Then are we…

-[chief] Karin. -Who's there?

[exclaims] Oh, Chief.

I'm sorry. Did I scare you?

It's all right. [grunts]

Can I help you with something?

Actually, I came to ask a favor.

[in Korean] All right, this one…

And for dinner…

What should I make… Oh.

Karin! Karin. Karin.

-[in English] Huh? -Want to take a break?

Hmm? What?

[in Korean] Hold on a sec.

[in English] Oh, where-where are you going?

-Out. The, uh… The Chief said that… -Huh?

-a… a visitor has just arrived… -Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yes?

…and he wants me to give them a tour of the village.

Oh. You want me to come with you?

THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPACE

No, no, no. Yubin, I need you here.

-We have so much work to do here, right? -Ah.

-Um, the bugs in the field… -Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

-Oh, the bugs. -Please pick them with your hands. Okay?

-With my hands. -Mm-hmm.

Ah. Oh, Karin!

You and I can have our dinner together?

Mm-hmm, sounds good. See you later then!

I pick the bugs with my hands. Pick the bugs every day, pick the bugs.

[in Korean] Well, then…

It's worn out.

How many times did someone bump into this

for it to look like this?

Wait a minute…

CHARO VILLAGE OFFICE

-Thank you for the ride. I appreciate it! -[chief] Of course.

She mentioned that she was here for some kinda resort planning business.

-A resort business? -Mm-hmm.

She came all this way and said she wanted to take a tour.

Ooh.

So thanks for showing her around.

-Of course. -I can't do it because of this.

Seems to scare a lot of people off.

-Ah, I see. [chuckles] -[chuckles]

Happy to help.

Where should our first stop be?

Ah! We're over here!

[♪ upbeat music playing]

-Hello there. -Hi.

Hello there.

Are you my tour guide around the island?

Uh, yes. Shirahama Karin. It's a pleasure.

I'm Han Sia.

I flew here from Korea.

[chuckles]

Ah. You can speak comfortably, I'll understand you.

[in Korean] I can… speak… a little bit.

[in English] Wow. Well then, where do you suggest we begin my tour today?

Don't worry. You can leave everything to me. [chuckles]

We'll be on our way then.

[♪ lighthearted music playing]

[in Korean] What should I make?

There it is!

-[in English] Oh. Excuse me, ma'am. -[chuckles] It's all right.

-It's all yours. You can have it. -[chuckles] Oh, the meat is mine?

-Oh, thank you very much. -Yeah.

This one? Or this one?

The slices are much thicker on that one.

-Oh. -Mmm, go with that one.

-Oh? -I'd say it really takes the cake.

-You like this? This one "takes the cake"? -Mmm. It'll be the best.

I took this little alleyway every morning to school and back

when I was a young student.

-Oh, Mr. Sato. Hi. [chuckles] -Hey, Karin. [chuckles] Hi.

-I'm giving her a tour. [chuckles] -[Mr. Sato] Mmm.

As you can see, the people of this island are incredibly kind

-and supportive of each other. -[shutter clicks]

This area is known for its beautiful scenery.

In the summer, people come to this popular spot

to enjoy the vibrant blue hue of the water against the sky.

Our communities come together to help and support each other

as we grow various crops.

What else?

Let's go to the next stop.

I can't tell if she's interested in our island or not.

[♪ quirky music playing]

[in Korean] Mix it up real good.

That's done.

It's kind of bland… Let's see. Where's the salt? I'll add a dash of salt.

[in English] What's that building over there?

Oh, that's the community center.

That's nice and central.

It'll make a great food court or a café.

It's central to all who live here.

That's why it's our community center.

That's cool.

[in Korean] Just a bunch of old people…

[in English] So, why live in the middle of nowhere?

Isn't it suffocating to you?

No, not at all.

Quite the opposite actually. Living here clears my mind.

Aren't you lonely living here when you're so young?

There's nobody to hang out with and no clubs to go to.

[chuckles]

Believe it or not, there's a lot more here than you think.

It's only something you learn the longer you spend time here.

Hmm… I'll just have to take your word for it.

There is actually one last place that I'd like to check out.

Sure. Where's that?

According to this, it should be right next to us.

Oh. It's right over there.

[in Korean] All right.

Whew, all done.

Ah.

Now it's ready.

[sighs]

[in English] Um, so…

This place is…

That's my house over there and my farm is right here.

[in Korean] No wonder Lee Yubin's got his eye on this place.

[in English] Welcome back!

Hi.

[in Korean] Is that you, Yubin?

What are you doing here?

Oh. [sighs]

So he's living here?

He's still designing stuff.

Something's changed.

FIVE YEARS AGO

How many nights have you spent staying up?

How can I get any work done at home?

Fair point.

[Yubin] Go home before me.

Your designs are right up my alley.

Get out of here already.

Still not interested in joining our company?

I'm not interested.

We can meet pretty much all your terms.

I want to design freely without any meddling in my way.

Ugh. You're such a handful.

And I love that.

You're not making any sense.

Compared to before…

his designs have become warmer.

[footsteps approaching]

[clears throat]

I heard you were negotiating.

But I had no idea you were boarding here.

I mean… It's not exactly boarding.

It just… worked out that way.

What are you doing here?

I came here to help you out.

I'll buy that land off you.

My land?

That's…

[chuckles]

[in English] You said that you made us dinner?

[♪ tense music playing]

Are you sure it doesn't bother you that I'm staying for dinner?

Of course it doesn't.

Yubin, Sia's an acquaintance of yours, right?

-[chuckles] You two are friends? -[Yubin] Huh?

Uh, um, the two of us are not.

-She's my work-- -I had a crush on him.

I used to be madly in love with Yubin, but it was one-sided.

You see, I'm the girl who has always gotten whatever it is that I wanted.

Unfortunately for me, Yubin's the only exception to that.

[in Korean] Did you say something weird?

I was just telling the truth.

[sighs]

How long do you plan on staying here?

I've got it handled. Just eat your food and go.

[sighs]

[in English] Listen, Karin, this might be beyond your comprehension.

Yubin isn't the type of person who belongs somewhere like this.

What do you…

Wait, uh, ho-ho-hold on.

Karin, I'll… help her leave. Mmm.

What? You mean now?

Yes, I mean now.

-[in Korean] Come on. Stand up. -[Sia] Ugh, why?

[in English] Thanks for the tour today. It's been fun.

[in Korean] Out you go.

[in English] Oh, uh. Back in a second.

[Mari] Hello. Welcome.

[in Korean] What a gaudy shop.

[in English] We'll have two draft beers, please.

[Mari] Sure.

[in Korean] I'll cut right to the chase.

I'm not selling that property.

Then what's your plan?

Are you willing to give up your career?

[in English] Please enjoy your drinks.

[in Korean] Just sell it off to me.

I'll buy it from you.

Just sell it off

and come back to Korea with me.

You need the money to get back on your own feet.

That's none of your business.

I can't let my senior's talent go to waste in a place like this.

I'd hate to see that.

[Mari panting]

[in English] Mari, hi. Done with work already?

I couldn't breathe in there. I had to leave.

I seriously thought I was going to pass out or something.

-Did something happen? -Yeah. Yubin.

-He suddenly showed up with a weird woman. -A weird woman?

And their intense vibe was something else!

-Like our vibe is? -How can you joke around

at a time like this?

There's definitely something wrong.

The energy felt so off and dark.

Almost as if she's his…

-[gasps] …his ex-girlfriend! -His loan shark!

-What? -Huh?

When he got here, Yubin said he lost all his money.

That's gotta be why she's here.

She's collecting her cash.

You didn't see them. That definitely can't be it.

[groans] What should I do?

I got it! Kunam, keep an eye on them, okay?

Oh, wait!

If she tries to leave or anything, run over there and make sure she pays.

You got it.

Wasn't he helping her leave? Where the heck did he go?

The ferry terminal?

[scoffs] Or the airport?

Wait a minute, he couldn't have gone to Korea…

What's Yubin doing?

He said he'd be back in a second. It's been longer than that.

Karin. Karin? Karin!

-Karin, Karin, hey… Karin. -Oh, Mari…

-There's something I have to share. -Huh?

Hurry. [stuttering]

-Hurry and finish washing so we can talk. -What?

A crush on Yubin?

She said that to your face?

[Karin] Mmm.

She said it out of nowhere while we were eating.

And then she started speaking to him in Korean, so I don't know what else…

That was so rude of her.

I bet she brought that up on purpose to bother you.

"We have a special connection, and there's nothing you can do about it."

-You think so? -Why else would she bring that up to you?

Yeah, but…

they looked like they've known each other forever, and…

It felt as if…

I was intruding on their conversation.

What? Karin, what are you saying?

She's the one trying to come in between you and Yubin. You know that.

Come between…

[Mari sighs]

You thought I couldn't tell?

Anybody with eyes can see it.

You and Yubin have something special going on.

[sighs]

Karin, I noticed the warm way Yubin looks and acts towards you.

He gets all awkward and kind of sweet.

But when he's around her, he becomes someone else.

Someone stern and cold.

I mean, it was weird.

The energy was so awkward and tense that I had to leave.

Okay? Don't let her get to you.

[sighs]

[♪ gentle music playing]

Do you wanna know something fun?

I'm gonna tell you what scares her type the most.

What is it?

Open up to her about how you feel.

Face her directly and openly.

[sighs]

[smacks lips]

I don't really get it.

Get what?

What if we…

Maybe Yubin and I were incompatible from the very start.

From the very start?

Do you even know when that was, exactly?

Obstacles like nationality, age, etcetera,

can all be overcome by honest love, right?

What I'm not sure of is whether or not Yubin is serious about a relationship.

[sighs] And Sia is a lot more impressive than me in every way.

Remember the card I pulled?

At the bus terminal where you and Yubin met?

Because I think it's about time you pay attention to it.

It's the Wheel of Fortune.

It means you're bound to have a fated encounter

camouflaged as a coincidence in the near future.

Mmm. I remember it.

If he appears before you as if it were meant to be,

maybe it's not a coincidence.

But it's up to you to decide whether he's the one for you or not.

Is that a bad thing?

The outcome would be up to you.

It's your choice.

Okay?

Strawberries and romance.

They're a lot more alike than you think.

The more love and care that you pour in, the sweeter they get, right?

So don't be afraid of it.

[chuckles]

[inhales deeply, sighs]

[horn blows]

[in Korean] I'll think it over.

Get home safe.

I already missed my ferry.

What should I do?

How should I know?

Let me stay with you. I don't mind if we share a room.

-Wait… -[Mari] I have a place you can stay.

[♪ eerie music playing]

-[Sia, in English] Oh, wait, wait… -Bye!

-[in Korean] Hey! -[in English] Stop yappin' so much!

Hey, young lady. You're way too loud.

Lay down and relax, dear.

Don't pay us elder ladies any mind, all right?

Have you eaten dinner yet?

Would you like me to make some soba?

[Sia, in Korean] It's all about timing.

Even as we speak,

new competition is constantly emerging to take your place, Lee Yubin.

But you know that better than I do.

I could get you on a new project through some investors I know.

Getting your name out there again? It really isn't that hard, you know.

Don't make it sound easy.

But it is easy.

You've got the talent, and I've got the money.

As an entrepreneur,

I am here to make an offer

to Lee Yubin, the spatial designer.

I'm busy too. I won't wait around.

[sighs]

[Karin chuckles]

[in English] Hey, Yubin. Come here.

The sugar levels have finally risen.

-Look at that. -[in Korean] Let's see.

-[chuckles] -Are you that happy?

-So very happy! [chuckles] -[chuckling]

[sighs]

[in English] Just trust me.

-[chuckles] -[cheers, laughs]

[♪ gentle music playing]

[phone buzzes]

[in Korean] Did you see the photos?

The view and the space aren't bad, are they?

We could just bulldoze over everything.

Well, I'll see you in Korea.

[sighs]

[stammers]

-Karin, wait a second. -Hmm?

-Wear this. -[in English] Uh…

You keep it, Yubin.

No, you need to wear it.

-It's chilly. -Mmm.

It's breezy. The wind is cold.

-[in Korean] There. -[Karin] Thank you.

What's with that smile?

[both chuckle]

[♪ tense music playing]

[in English] Good morning, everybody.

Uh…

Good morning.

How long are you planning on staying with us, Sia?

I'm on my way out.

But I figured…

while I'm here…

Yubin and I could grab a coffee before my ferry leaves.

[in Korean] Hey, what are you doing?

[phone buzzing]

HYEJIN

[buzzing stops]

[phone buzzes]

[Hyejin] It's urgent. Pick up your phone.

[sighs]

[in English] Why don't we all just grab a coffee together at Serendipity?

I'd love to treat you both.

-[chuckles] -[scoffs]

Sure, why not?

There is actually something I wanted to tell you anyway.

-[Yubin] Uh, Karin… -Hmm?

Um, why don't you two go on ahead?

I'll head over after my call.

-Mmm. Don't take too long. -[Yubin] Okay.

[in Korean] You better leave after you drink your coffee, okay?

[in English] Mmm. Don't take too long.

[♪ quirky music playing]

[sighs]

I set an alarm for when you need to leave.

We wouldn't want you to miss your ferry a second time, would we?

[scoffs]

[♪ music playing faintly on speakers]

All right, Sia.

Tell me the real reason that you came to Charo Island.

I will. But first, I want you to tell me how close you and Yubin really are.

Sorry?

How long have you known him?

I've known Yubin for almost an entire decade now.

Are you even aware of the career Yubin had? How big he was?

That's…

Karin, don't tell me that you don't actually know why it is that he's here.

He told me…

He ran into a bit of trouble in Korea

-so he needed to step away-- -He came to Charo Island

because he wants to buy your land.

[♪ somber music playing]

What?

[in Korean] What are you talking about?

[Hyejin] Did you not know about this?

I hear Sia is already negotiating with the landowners around it.

They'll be done soon enough.

Even if you're unhappy with the conditions and protest,

Sia plans to proceed with the development of that area.

Okay, I understand.

Thank you.

Yubin is manipulating and taking advantage of you, Karin.

All he wants from you is your property.

The sooner you stop being so stubborn, he'll be able to return home.

Let him buy your plot of land already.

That way, he can get back to his future.

Shouldn't you sell Yubin your land?

If you really care, help him get back to where he belongs.

[door opens]

[in Korean] Han Sia.

We need to talk.

Why not.

What do you think you're doing?

You heard?

What are you planning to do with this village?

-What's with that development plan? -[door opens]

[in English] Same as you, I'm here to buy the land. Except, you came here first.

-[in Korean] Stop playing games. -You're the one who needs

-to stop playing games here. -Han Sia.

I'm doing this with or without her land.

I saw this place with my own eyes.

There are many who support this development.

This project is happening with or without you.

This is your last chance.

[breathes shakily]

Leave already.

If you walk away now,

your career is over.

[Yubin] I thought it might be because of the strawberries.

I wanted to help out.

[♪ melancholy music playing]

I wanted to accurately represent the field you work on

and let everyone here see it.

Hmm. You can trust me.

Wait.

Karin, wait. Please hear me out.

[pants]

About earlier, I don't want you to misunderstand.

[in English] You're not here to buy my land?

[pants]

Ah, this… land?

[in Korean] Right, all this…

It's true.

At first, I came to…

You can't understand me.

[pants]

This land…

Wait. Please, hear me out.

I meant to explain all this to you…

[breathing heavily]

[device beeping]

Hey, are you okay?

[♪ melancholy music playing]

[breathing heavily]

[in English] Please…

I need you to leave.

Get out of my house.

Get off my land.

[sniffles]

But thank you…

for everything.

MERRY BERRY LOVE

NEXT EPISODE

[Sanggi, in Korean] How did you end up working for Sia's company?

[Mari, in English] Splitting up, it's a really hard thing to go through.

[Yubin, in Korean] Karin.

I care about you deeply.