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The Mermaid

Episode 2

Previously on tvN "Surplus Princess".

My name is Erin and I'm a mermaid princess.

So why would a mermaid come to Han River?

He's so hot.

Is that a giant tuna?

- Whoa! - Careful!

Was it a dream?

I found this on your clothes.

Please tell me how to become human.

Go find "Witch Ahn".

Witch Ahn!

Do you have a potion to turn me into a human?

I don't have such a thing.

I know you have it. Don't lie!

Is this it?

Don't ever drink it! Don't ever drink it!

I'll see you again as a woman.

[5 Hours before becoming human]

You'll know right away...

...when you see the potion.

It's extravagant...

...and has a mysterious glow to it.

That must be it!

It's a mermaid!

Look mom! It's a mermaid!

- Where? - It's really a mermaid.

- Whoa! - It's true!

- Take a picture! - Capture her!

Gosh! That was scary!

Darn.

What time is it?

How long was I asleep for?

Wait right there Witch Ahn.

[Witch Ahn's place]

I'll get it from you today...

...no matter what.

Wait for me a bit longer, Shi Kyung.

Okay! Let's go!

[Episode 2] [You'll find your worst enemy at the Han River Bridge]

Why is it like this every day?

I thought I'd do more elegant work...

...if I worked at a large company.

It's good experience.

I had to work my butt off to get all the requirements.

I never could've guessed I would have to do...

...physical work at a large company.

I never could've guessed you'd complain that much.

[Fierce Manager Kim!]

Aren't you going to get changed?

Go.

Go, go, go!

Alright.

The star for tonight is not our food.

It's the party.

We'll ensure that we're the shadow for the party.

Managers, mark your spots,...

...and chefs...

...the food has to be perfect until the last bite.

Manager Kim?

Yes.

I'll be in charge of...

...escorting VIPs and helping them with accommodations.

Okay.

Let's go!

Go, go!

Shadows, eh?

[To Kwon Shi Kyung]

[It's a party, just for you. I'll be your shadow]

[Palsung Co., Interview waiting room]

[Application, Lee Hyun Myung] [Applying for Food Developmental Team]

Candidates Yoon Hong Gi, Lee Hyun Myung and Park Do Sik...

...please come in.

Yes, sir.

I wanted to change the name for Hallasan and Namsan.

That way new funds will be required...

...to reprint all the geography textbooks.

What about you Mr. Park Do Sik?

What's your desired annual income?

I believe...

...my annual income should reflect my skills.

I'll show you my capabilities...

...and be satisfied with what you offer.

Mr. Yoon Hong Gi...

...can you tell us your unique strength?

I would say confidence.

I promise to do my best with confidence...

...regardless of what work you give me.

Let's end it here.

One moment, please.

I made it through the first round...

...and prepared thoroughly for this interview...

...but I didn't get a chance to talk about myself yet.

If you would give me a chance...

...I'll do my very best until the end.

Mr. Lee Hyun Myung.

Yes, sir.

You majored in art?

I understand you might think...

...the job I applied for is far from my major...

Are you good at drawing?

Yes, I am.

So if are good at drawing, why didn't you pursue it?

Why apply to a food company?

Well, that's because...

Then can you draw a portrait of me?

I really want to find out how good of an artist you are.

Really?

Do you want me to draw you?

Sure, of course.

Wow.

That's impressive for the short time you had.

If you're that skilled...

...don't give up and continue in that field.

You're gifted.

You should continue in art. Why bother with this?

I...

...showed you the wrong picture.

You have to see it upside down.

Huh?

What's this about?

Are you giving us the finger?

Unbelievable.

? So I find, as I make my way home ?

? My mind is wandering at the end of the day ?

? And I'm reminded of what happened in the past ?

? And become sad at the bitter memories ?

? As we live, we never seem to know ?

? What's ahead in the days and years to come ?

? And all I can do is support you with a hug ?

? And tell you everything will turn out alright ?

? My anxious heart is worried ?

? I think there must be something more I can do ?

Your drawings are nice...

...but being able to draw isn't everything.

You need to do an exhibition.

? It hurts to watch as your shoulders ?

Your work is nice...

...but the rental fee for an exhibition is high.

? fall low as day by day, your burden grows ?

[Application for student loan]

? So tomorrow I wish for you ?

Oppa, are you going to live poor...

...like an orphan rest of your life?

Then what should I do?

? something good will happen for you ?

I can't get a job with my major!

Forget about your major and try to find other jobs.

You're a bright person.

? You deserve only good things in your life ?

You can get into a big company.

You can keep drawing as a part-time job.

? So I hope you lay your heavy burdens down ?

I don't want us to be separated.

I wish you the best of luck.

? It's time for you to live a happy life ?

Things will never work out well if you have bad luck.

Hyun Myung?

He's born with bad luck!

I can tell just by looking at him.

[Mom]

[How was your interview?]

[I'm sure you did well. Love you]

? This world's not meant for you and me ?

? Scary and horrid is what this world can be ?

? So come back here anytime you need to ?

[This too shall pass]

[Every hard moment]

? You have a home, and you have me too ?

[Will flow past, like the river]

? Let us hope tomorrow's luck will be ?

? Fortunate and happy ?

Your bangs are messy.

VIP escort team...

...let's rehearse our procedures.

Yes, ma'am.

Chefs!

Yes, ma'am.

Please do your final check-lists.

And over there...

...take out the sausages and use rubber bands.

How does the setting look?

It's looking great.

You've got the best taste...

...manager Kim.

Ms. Jin Ah?

Yes?

Can I get some water please?

Yes, ma'am.

Why is director Hong coming to our party?

I'm getting really nervous.

There's no need to be.

You're one of his favorites.

You're funny.

I heard director Hong is...

...planning to promote you to...

...the head chef for our global project.

That's not true.

It's not?

Thank you Ms. Jin Ah, and Ms. Choi.

Get some rest.

Okay.

Did you hear?

He's getting promoted to...

...the head chef for the global project.

Well...

...he's from a good family.

His father's a famous diplomat...

...and is well known in the industry.

- Really? - Yes!

His girlfriend must be a lucky lady.

A girlfriend?

Who would date a workaholic like that?

That's nonsense.

Really?

- I'll grab some plates. - Alright.

Hi, oppa.

Did you talk to Hyun Myung?

Not yet.

Why?

Looks like trouble.

He's not answering his phone.

I guess his interview didn't go well.

I think he drank and went to the Han River.

What?

Remember last time?

What if he jumps off the bridge again?

Where are you going?

Ma'am I need to run to the pharmacy quickly.

Alright.

Can you please buy me cold patches while you're there?

Sure.

Darn it.

This guy is no help in my life. Darn it!

Call me.

Where are you?

Is something wrong?

Promise me you won't drink, alright?

Hyung, our senior will treat us with chicken wings.

[Hyung: older brother or older male]

Come quickly.

Unbelievable!

It's unbelievable!

I have legs!

I have legs now!

I can stand up!

Whoa!

Wow!

I can stand up!

Amazing!

I have legs!

Hey there!

Huh?

Oh, why aren't they coming off?

Ah!

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Can I borrow your clothes?

I'll give you pearls for it.

What a crazy woman!

I said I'll give you pearls.

Hey!

- Can I borrow them? - Stop!

Give me back my clothes.

Give me back my clothes, crazy woman!

Let me borrow them!

Stop!

Hey!

Hey!

Let me go!

Give me back my clothes, mad woman!

Hey!

Hey there!

Help!

What's going on over here?

- How could you? - What are you doing?

It's a crazy man!

It's not what you think!

This woman was about to...

Eww, I smell alcohol. It stinks!

You're a terrible man!

How could you?

Are you crazy?

- Let's call the police. - Give me the phone.

Lady, it's not what you think.

Look at this crazy man!

Call 911!

Oh, my, my!

I've never seen such a terrible man.

What a pervert.

Call 911.

Aren't you embarrassed?

Ladies, it's not what you think! I swear!

Oh my goodness!

Hey, say something!

You tried to strip me down!

He must be really crazy.

Without a doubt.

- You're really mad. - Crazy idiot!

What a pervert!

- This woman is completely gone mad. - Call 911.

She's out of her mind!

Hello? Is this 911?

Theirs is an absolutely crazy man here.

Oh! What's this now?

Huh?

Hi.

Tell them good night.

Ladies.

You have to dial 112 for police not 911.

Witch Ahn!

Was is 112?

You know him?

Look! I really got legs!

- Huh? What's going on? - What should we do?

Hey!

At least say something and leave!

I got legs!

Jin Ah.

It's a misunderstanding.

It's really not what you think.

I was stupid to run here.

Is this all you think of in that situation?

You're like an animal.

Jin Ah...

- Jin Ah... - You deserve it.

Jin Ah, it's really not that.

Crazy man.

- It's a crazy world. - Unbelievable.

I'm going to call my daughter.

You should call her.

Young Hee?

When are you coming home?

What did you say?

You're drinking again?

[I got feet!]

These are clothes and shoes...

...my wife wore at home.

I'll serve you right.

Are you kidding?

Are you mocking my taste in fashion?

Whoa!

So these are high heels?

It's not super trendy...

...but they are classic.

It's all because I've got great legs.

- Oh jeez! - How does it look?

Stop!

Right...

...I need to give you a punch!

You should've told me to...

...bring some clothes!

Hey!

Do you want a kick from my legs?

Did I even have a chance to tell you?

You drank the whole thing without letting me know!

Do you know rules come with it?

It's clear.

I got beautiful legs.

Are you sure it's true love with him?

I wasn't going to tell you this but...

...but have you ever kissed a person with tongue?

Whoa...

Puppy love? A crush?

I'm old enough to pass that.

We...

...went all the way.

If things get hot again...

...it's game over.

Sure, sure.

I wish you good luck.

- If... - Amazing!

Look at that! It's amazing!

It's so cool!

It's fancier in real life than pictures!

Awesome!

I think...

...it's better for us to go to my place.

- From now on... - What are you talking about?

The party is starting soon!

I won't have time to shop.

Hey.

Take it off.

- What? - Quickly.

- Hey there! - Take it off.

I'm driving!

I can drive. Just take it off.

Stop!

Just take it off!

- I can't see. - Take it off!

- I have to drive! - I said I'll do it.

Take it off.

- Ahh! - Take it off!

- I have to drive! - I said I'll do it.

Take it off!

Thank you.

Let's go to Hong Dae.

Go, go!

How do I look?

This is for you.

Looks good!

Hong Dae, Hong Dae!

Let's go!

Whoa!

- It's director Hong! - It's her!

Director Hong! Over here!

[Hot CEO in 2014, Queen of food Hong Myung Hee]

How have you been doing?

Over here please!

Can you say a word?

Director?

Director!

Thank you Witch Ahn!

I'll go meet my dream guy.

Whoa!

Jin Ah.

Jin Ah.

Yoon Jin Ah...

...let's talk.

Let go.

I paid a huge price to go there.

That was my last favor and my last try for you.

It's really a misunderstanding.

Do you really think I would?

You know I'm not like that. Please?

I don't care whether it's a...

...misunderstanding or understanding.

Forget about me and do whatever you wish.

What did you say?

My mom was right.

Things will never work out well if you have bad luck.

I'm not going to live a bad life anymore.

Yoon Jin Ah.

Get lost.

Jin Ah.

Yoon Jin Ah.

Excuse me.

Jin Ah!

I was waiting for you.

Shi Kyung.

The most selfish thing...

...I can do to you is...

I believe we should try new things.

Exactly.

- Manager Kim? - Yes?

I think she has something to tell you, Chef Kwon.

Mr. Shi Kyung?

It's me.

I'm the girl you're waiting for.

Who are you?

You said you were searching...

Searching for the girl...

...and the cell phone.

Huh? Where's the cell phone!

Where's my cell phone!

- Huh? - Chef?

[Always pops up at the wrong time]

I...

...should've given it back to you earlier.

How did you...

[Shi Kyung's cell phone]

[My tongue is always right] [That was the taste of love]

[It tasted like my souffl�]

[I want her and the phone she took.]

I checked if anything was wrong.

So were you the one at Han River...

So this lady is the one...

...who saved you at the Han River when you were drowning?

Is she the new employee?

Yes, ma'am.

I'm the new employee Yoon Jin Ah.

Nonsense!

I saved him and this is mine!

You don't remember me?

The monster from before!

Remember my tongue?

Ouch!

- I'll take care of it. - Hey!

You want a piece of me?

Hey!

Stop!

Do you...

...remember me now?

Why would I know a person like you?

Mr. Shi Kyung.

This isn't a place for a woman like you.

This isn't a place for a woman like you.

Shi Kyung!

How can he not recognize me? How?

Fine! Be that way!

If things worked out well with him...

...I was going to live in human world permanently.

I'm going back.

You can't go back.

What do you mean?

Give me the potion to be a mermaid.

I don't have it.

What?

Ahn Ma Nyeo!

Ahn Ma Nyeo!

I brought you the money.

Can I have the potion?

It's not everything, but I'll pay you the rest...

...once I get a job.

I don't have it.

Why not?

You said you had one left!

Hye Young?

Princess Aileen?

Did you...

...drink the last potion?

Why did you drink it?

What about me now?

Ahn Ma Nyeo!

Save me!

I can't find true love, please!

Save me...

...help me!

Huh?

My hands...

My hands!

Remember this.

You'll be a real human being...

... in 100 days, or...

...turn into bubbles like that.

If you don't find true love in 100 days...

...that will happen to you, princess.

Why didn't you tell me before?

You didn't give me a chance to tell you.

You now have...

...99 days left.

My friend.

Hello.

Hello.

[Peek-a-boo]

Hello.

My name is Kim Ha Ni.

From now on, I have to live as a woman named...

...Kim Ha Ni for 99 days.

A graduate from a suburban university...

...a business major trying to find a job.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Do Ji Yong.

You can just call me oppa.

Hi, I'm Big.

Big?

Big is your name?

Doesn't it sound sick?

Right.

She's the oldest one. It's Ahn Hye Young.

Who's she?

My niece.

Where's her room?

Second floor.

Thank you.

[Year 2014]

[Year 2010]

These two people...

...don't look good together at all.

[Year 2006]

[Year 2002]

They became friends...

...when they were housemates.

[Year 1998]

[Year 1995]

Follow me.

Ouch!

Be careful, my princess!

I don't want to go.

Hold on!

Ahn Ma Nyeo! Ahn Ma Nyeo!

I don't like this place.

It's a princess and a Ma Nyeo.

[Ma Nyeo: witch or wizard in Korean]

Those two look awkward together.

You're right. They have an...

...unexplainable dark aura.

Don't you think?

She talked to me first.

I thought we would get a first year that was cute like Suzy.

Who's she?

This is the room.

So this is your room, my princess.

Don't...

...think about anything...

...and get some sleep.

You spent all night...

...studying about human beings...

...and memorizing love spells.

I have to sleep here?

Yes.

You'll soon get used to it.

It's nice and bouncy.

You'll get sleepy...

...when you close your eyes.

If you still don't feel sleepy...

...think carefully about...

...how to find true love. But...

...make sure you don't go outside.

It's dangerous by yourself.

Bye.

Where are you going?

You're going to leave me alone?

I have to be able to feed myself, my princess.

I lost a day of profit...

...while taking care of you.

And...

...this is what Prelia...

...I mean Kim Ha Ni used to use.

Press 1 to call me.

I'll visit you later.

Bye.

Freeze.

Hey, Ahn Ma Nyeo!

Hey, Ahn Ma Nyeo!

What's that noise?

- Ah!!! - Give me back my life!

Ah!

Give me back my life!

Give me back my life!

Aileen...

...are you alright?

Shi Kyung?

I'm sorry.

I wasn't myself.

How could I not recognize you?

Shi Kyung.

Shi Kyung. Shi Kyung!

This isn't a place for woman like you to lie down!

Shi Kyung!

Whoa!

We're going to have ramen.

Want some?

Ramen?

Yes.

[Top 10 human foods to try]

[1. Chicken and beer, 2. Brunch, 3. Food trunk food]

Ramen?

[4. Pork belly, 5. Black bean noodle, 6. Pizza and cola]

It was number eight on my list of the...

[7. Kimbab, ricecake, sausage, 8. Ramen]

[9. Ice cream, 10. Chicken feet]

...Top 10 human foods I wanted to try!

Wow!

Unbelievable!

The noodles are dancing in my mouth!

I feel electrified from head to toe!

Wow!

How can this soup be...

...hot and refreshing at the same time?

Awesome!

That was so good!

Ha Ni...

...we just have kimchi left.

That was awesome!

Hey, you ate all our portion too!

That's not very nice.

Ha Nin...

...I should tell you this before we upset each other more.

This is a "share house".

Basically...

...we emphasize sharing.

But there are some people who take sharing as...

...taking mine as yours...

...and taking his as yours...

...and also taking his as yours.

They get confused by this weird philosophy.

I'm not saying you're like that!

Agreed?

Never mind then.

Look.

Those are the rules we all have to follow.

Have a read.

[Rules at Share House. Mom's not here!!]

Mom's not here?

What that means is...

...well, I'll try to make it sound fun...

...since I'm telling you this.

Listen carefully.

You're a member at Share House.

- Huh? - Please obey the rules of Share House.

[Punch]

Go to refrigerator and get some food...

...if you're hungry.

That's Sun Gyu's...

... and Big's...

...and Hye Young's.

Yum yum.

It's not yours.

Greedy pig.

This is not your mom's place.

Don't touch food or belongings that aren't yours.

[Game over]

Game over.

Would you like to try again?

Have fun with a friend....

...if you're bored.

Who is that?

Do you have a girlfriend?

How far did you guys go?

How far did you guys go?

Are you bothering me?

You're not their mother.

Please respect other people's privacy.

[Game over]

Game over.

Would you like to try again?

A friend at Share House is sick.

Please go help.

Ignore?

Time for a lesson.

Mom's not here.

You have to be a mom to your friends...

...and take care of them.

Mom's not here.

Game over.

Did you understand?

Yes.

Do you have any other questions?

I do!

What do you think about true love?

Huh?

You're really something noona!

[Noona: older sister or older female]

You're the best!

That was...

...an unexpected question, Ha Ni.

True love is...

...uh...

...there're are my theories...

...but Hyun Myung will be able to...

...give you a clear answer.

Hyun Myung?

He lives next to your room.

He'll be back soon.

Really?

Don't expect too much with his appearance.

We're hotter.

Don't you know me?

We've dated for three years and you still don't know me?

Do you think I'd hit on other girls...

...just because I'm drunk?

You're the only girl I have.

You know that.

To be honest...

...I've done dumb things when I was drunk...

...but I was never a dog.

Isn't love about trusting the other?

Yoon Jin Ah!

Is this the true love you always talked about?

What's that nonsense?

Are you deaf?

How dare you talk about love?

How dare I?

Is breaking up that easy for you? How could you?

If it was easy, I would've ended it a long time ago.

It was a hard decision.

Go away.

Please!

Just hit me like this.

Like this.

You're driving me crazy!

She popped out of nowhere naked...

...and tried to strip me down...

...sitting on top of me!

Do you want to see?

I got bruised here.

I tried to resist and got bruises. Wanna see?

You can't even lie properly.

You're not good at anything.

It's true.

I'm also being true!

It's truly over!

Alright?

Fine then.

Call me back when you feel better.

I'll wait for your call.

Good night.

That crazy, stupid woman at Han River.

I just need to find her.

Where did she run off to?

[True love]

What is true love?

[Googling true love]

[Flap, flap!]

[Hyun Myung's room]

[Jin Ah's room]

[Ha Ni's room]

[Ha Ni's room]

Whoa!

So that's what it looks like?

You're back?

What happened?

We were so worried about you.

Who's in there?

A new girl moved in.

Really?

Noona?

Ha Ni noona?

Ha Ni?

Remember Hyun Myung in the next room?

He's back, do you want to say hi?

Hyun Myung?

- The guy who knows about true love? - Right.

But Hyun Myung looks really tired now.

Say hi to him tomorrow.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

What's wrong with Hyun Myung?

Maybe he broke up with Jin Ah.

He can hear you!

You're so dumb.

I can't ask if he broke up?

No way! He'll blame himself for it.

Really?

Of course!

True love...

...what is it?

Who cares about these legs?

Who cares about parties at a club?

Mom, dad...

...unni...

[Unni: older sister, older female]

...I miss you all.

What's happening?

What about true love?

How do you know if it's true love?

You'll feel it.

Fine. I'll find another guy.

A guy who'll fall head over heels for me.

Are you still looking for true love?

Do you want to find true love with me?

Let's do it!

Let's do it! Come here, true love!

You deserve a better guy...

...than an unemployed one!

I now want to be happy while dating.

Do you have a new guy?

Yes.

But how did you find my cell phone?

I thought I sank to the bottom of the river.

- Right, Suzy. - Noona!

Tell me what to wear! I'm going to see Suzy!

Hey, try to look your best!

Are you going somewhere?

He's so hot!

Maybe I'm crazy.

Find true love with me.

Come on, my true love!