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Unemployment Benefit Romance

If he doesn't pass the first round this time, he'll go to the military service.

Jong Dae, your name is here.

Who knew he'd pass on his first try?

I'll take a break only for a week, then start preparing for the second round.

Let's try everything. Everything that other people do.

For someone who's spending time with his girlfriend like real brother and sister

you can't treat us like losers.

What kind of brother and sister kiss each other?

Just go to a video room.

I'm just going to study and pass the second round, then date her seriously.

It's too bad for you to study during the World Cup.

I had a nosebleed that I didn't even have while I was studying.

What are you doing there right now?

She's just a little embarrassed for now.

You said she doesn't even answer your calls.

I lied to you. I've liked you even before Seung Hee did.

Seung Hee is the only one for me.

- It's over between you two. - I'm sorry, Seon Joo.

I'll really study hard from now on.

What if he passes even the second round on his first try?

I did well up to yesterday, so even if I go mediocre today, I'll pass.

Jong Dae, I just got a call that Seung Hee is really sick.

I failed the exam but I accomplished love.

What are you going to do?

For the genius Kim Jong Dae who almost passed the bar eight years ago

that was all.

[Foundation of Public Health Episode 3]

Seung Hee, I'm in the area close to your office right now.

Come out when you're done with work. I'll wait for you.

If you were going to come...

you should've called me ahead of time.

Why? Did you have other plans with that man earlier?

He's a producer I might work with for the next program.

We have a lot to prepare, so we were going to have dinner and discuss it.

I'm sorry. I came for no reason and bothered you when you're really busy.

When did I say it that way?

Fine. I'm tired today, so let's not argue about it.

Hey, you think I'm in perfect condition to be working like this?

You're always tired, tired...

Why is the noodle so stringy here? It was overcooked last time.

This is a famous gourmet place.

Besides, are you buying?

Can't you just be considerate of the person paying for it and enjoy it?

Are you bragging right now that you're buying this?

If I did, do you even feel gratitude?

Isn't it good manners not to say that out of consideration for the person paying?

That's all I wanted to say.

Sure, sure. I thank you so much, really.

You're really going too far.

You started studying for the bar as soon as we started dating.

So the only thing I've done for the last 10 years is to support you.

What? Support me? You...

Of course you're a writer with your way of speech.

Fine, I got it. Got it.

I got it, so let's stop.

What's going on? You're all dressed up.

You're wearing high heels, too!

Hey, are you meeting someone today?

Yes... I'm meeting with a producer for a drama.

A producer?

He has something to discuss before heading to the planning meeting.

Maybe because it's his first drama, I guess he has a lot to prepare.

Are you going somewhere for the planning meeting?

I heard it's some place in Gangwon Province.

- Two of you? - Yes.

Why? Are you being suspicious of me now?

You expect me to understand that you're going on a trip with a man?

What trip? We're going for a planning meeting as well as location scouting for the next project.

You said you're going alone with that producer bastard.

Other staff members are coming too! They're just joining us later.

If you're that suspicious, you can come with me too.

- I have to study for the exam! - Why are you raising your voice?

When did I raise my voice?

You've just never worked before...

but going away with your colleagues is also an extension of work, too.

I've never worked?

That's enough.

That's enough?

Let's stop.

Fine. Let's break up then.

What?

Seung Hee, how can you say things like that so easily at a place like this?

I'm not saying it easily.

I'm saying it after holding it in so many times.

I have the second round for the civil service exam soon.

So what do you want me to do?

I shouldn't work until your exam?

Okay, then let's do this.

Let's break up after the exam.

What?

Mental stability is very important to study for the exam...

so please wait until then. I'm asking you.

You really do think only about yourself.

You can't even do that much for me?

Just wait for a few weeks. Then you can break up with me!

You mean bastard! You have no consideration for me?

Are you only worried about your scar?

Yes, Producer.

You signed a contract for the office, too?

If you have the air date set already, then we really don't have much time.

Now?

Yes, I will.

Well... I'm not too far, so I think I can be there soon.

What are you doing in the middle of our conversation?

Let's talk next time.

Hey, Im Seung Hee!

Hey, Im Seung Hee!

What are you doing with this bastard here right now?

Let go of me!

Who are you?

Please speak after you let go of that hand.

You bastard...

What are you... doing here...

Producer... please let go of him.

Are you okay?

Jong Dae!

So you'll wait for me now?

Thank you, Seung Hee!

I'll be really good to you until you take the second round of the exam next year.

I won't annoy you because I miss you

and I'll always comfort you when you go through a tough time.

Jong Dae!

Jong Dae!

You're going really too far.

You started studying for the bar as soon as we started dating.

So the only thing I've done for the last 10 years is support you.

You really do think only about yourself.

You can't even do that much for me?

Just wait for a few weeks, then you can break up with me.

You mean bastard!

You have no consideration for me?

You're only worried about your scar?

The phone is turned off, so you will be transferred to voicemail...

I can't even reach her...

Are you waiting for Seung Hee?

What?

- Seung Hee... - Yes, what about Seung Hee?

Seung Hee, I'll get going now. I have to stop by the office and pick up something.

Okay.

Seon Joo.

My cellphone was broken, so I couldn't call Jong Dae.

I'm sorry, but can you tell him for me?

Okay, I will.

I got a call earlier.

What did she say?

She's not coming home tonight.

I'm sure she'll come.

She'll come.

What am I thinking...

Seung Hee!

Mean wench!

Bad woman!

With the producer bastard...

she probably went to the planning meeting.

I'm sure...

I waited for a long time out of stupidity.

Then I realized...

that I was the most useless thing to Seung Hee.

It was a childish love...

but I realized it when we broke up painfully...

that I really loved Seung Hee in the deepest part of my heart.

Let's turn away because I love her.

Yes, because this is the last chance I have to be remembered as looking cool.

Wow, I'm really speechless.

I really didn't think Seung Hee was that kind.

This wench!

So Seung Hee completely humiliated you in front of that producer bastard

then she went on a trip with him?

Not a trip, it's a planning meeting.

Why are you taking that wench's side?

Seriously, this wench!

I'll take both of that wench and that bastard...

I'll take all the ink out of those eyes

and I'll brush them with the ink and put a straw on them...

These bastards... where did they go?

Where did they go, you idiot!

Congratulations! It's great that you broke up with her!

Right? It was really annoying recently.

Good job! It's full of young girls.

You're so smart. You planned this, didn't you?

Did I get caught?

You're an expert.

- Eat, eat! - Fill up the glass!

She'll end up coming back to you like a salmon.

Of course.

She'll miss your arms, so I'm sure she'll be back.

- Would she? - Of course.

Don't just wait around. Call her first.

She probably wants to apologize to you...

but she can't because she's worried.

I'll just call her.

[My Love Seung Hee]

The number you dialed does not exist. Please check the number and call again.

This wench!

Really... Hey!

Let's not sit around here... I'll take you to a place with beauties from all over.

Let's go!

Let's just go! Hurry, hurry!

Come!

I'll add some, too. I have 5000 won.

Bastard, forget it.

Please choose your preference and press the confirm button.

Mixed grains.

Rice with bean sprouts.

I like rice with bean sprouts.

Rice with black beans.

Do you know how to make rice with black beans?

Scorched rice.

When I eat scorched rice, I feel great.

Brown rice.

Brown rice... that sounds delicious.

The rice is complete.

Thank you.

You worked hard.

He's only been talking to the rice cooker for a month.

He's only talking to the rice cooker?

Seung Hee really hasn't called?

If she did, do you think he'd be doing that?

'Keep warm' is on.

'Keep warm' is canceled.

'Keep warm' is on.

'Keep warm' is canceled.

'Keep warm' is on.

'Keep warm' is canceled.

Don't lie to me!

That crazy bastard!

What did my rice cooker lie about!

What lie? What lie?

Let it go.

- What's wrong with you! - You know he's crazy.

After I broke up with Seung Hee, I didn't want to believe anything a girl said.

Even if it's from a rice cooker.

Keep stirring so that they won't stick to the bottom.

I'll take care of this, so focus on yours. It's all burning!

I got it!

This place where I look at my husband's face all day and make spicy rice cake...

If hell existed, I wonder if this is it.

- Ja Ok, congratulations! - Congratulations!

- Welcome! - Welcome!

I guess they didn't even paint the walls.

I heard they got it cheap because this place went bankrupt.

Thank you so much for coming from far away.

Of course we should come no matter the distance. We're friends from college.

Thank you.

Of course. Although it's a bit much since you open stores too often.

The cup is plastic?

A lot of kids come here, so it doesn't break much. It's much easier to use.

Can you just give me a paper cup? I heard this leaks environmental hormones.

Just eat.

When I went to your house last time, you left a plastic ladle stuck in a pot.

They're the same thing.

You're coming to my daughter's wedding next year, aren't you?

Is that why you came?

Not at all. I came for other reasons too.

By the way, your son hasn't passed the exam yet, right?

Is he still preparing for the exam?

What? Of course.

You think everyone passes the exam?

He passed the first round before.

What's the use of passing the first round a hundred times?

It's nothing if he doesn't pass the second round.

You think passing the first round is easy? It's my Jong Dae, that's why he passed.

Your son and daughter didn't get into the college they wanted after retaking the exam.

He's at a different level from them!

I feel like it was just yesterday you were envious of Jong Dae getting into college...

My Jong Dae is studying really hard so just worry about your own children.

Mom!

Is he Jong Dae?

They're your mom's friends.

Oh, hello.

My... you must be studying really hard.

Your appearance...

My Jong Dae must have studied so hard...

I guess you didn't have time to wash up because you were studying so hard.

Honey! You said you'd get Jong Dae herbal tonic today.

Who? Me?

Herbal doctor! Yes, herbal doctor.

Hurry and go to the herbal doctor with your dad.

- My goodness. - Let's go, let's go.

He has no clue!

Just because you keep failing the exam, you shouldn't walk with your head down.

The exam is not the only way. There are many paths.

I'm sorry that I told you to take the exam for nothing.

Not at all, Father.

You tried it, so if you think it's not for you, you can stop.

It looks so hard, so I think this might not be your path.

Even if you stop here, I won't be disappointed at all.

Because I know you did your best.

Thank you.

What was Jong Dae going out to buy?

- I don't know. - Hey...

He didn't say anything after he broke up with Seung Hee, and now what's wrong with him?

I don't know.

Don't you have some mayonnaise?

I don't know!

What's wrong with you?

- Hey! - Hi!

Hi.

It's cold at night now.

- It is? - What is it?

What did you get?

I don't know.

Why a coal briquette...

Jong Dae, don't die!

You idiot... does it make sense that you'd die over a girl?

What are you talking about? Let go of me!

How are we going to live if you die?

Who's dying?

You're trying to die now.

If not, you're going to kill Seung Hee?

What's going on with you two?

You bought the coal briquette!

What about the briquette?

Here.

Going overboard on a briquette...

I didn't know you bought it for grilling meat.

What are you doing now with a perfectly fine burner?

Meat tastes the best when it's grilled over a coal briquette.

You must be feeling pretty good to talk about the taste of meat!

You talked like you'd die because of Seung Hee.

Who's dying... You have a real eloquent way of speech...

Pork meat.

Hey, hey... alright, let's have some meat and study hard until the next exam again!

I'm going to stop now.

What?

I'll just get a job.

Even if I pass the exam, I'll end up as a government worker and I won't get paid much.

I'll just get a job at a big company and make money.

True. Big companies give you big salaries.

Jong Dae, should I do it with you?

Really? Then it's good for me.

Yes, let's do that.

To be honest, I've been getting sick of the exam.

You kids with no perseverance.

Hey, if you're jealous, you should do it too.

- Jong Dae! - Yes?

Cheers to our successful employment!

[One year later 2011]

What's this? You acted like you were getting a job right away.

How can you find no job at all?

You didn't even get into a law school!

How can you study for that long and didn't get into a law school?

You must be really lacking even with money...

I've really thought a lot about what I do well...

I'm curious what you're good at, too.

I thought about it...

I think studying was the easiest for me.

What? You want to study for the exam again?

No. I should go to a graduate school and remain in school as a professor.

Professor?

Then you need to go study abroad.

And the tuition for graduate schools is really expensive.

Did you win a lottery?

I'll be a teaching assistant at the graduate school...

and as for study abroad... I'll really study hard and get a scholarship.

Like I said, I can study really well.

Wow, your moves are very elaborate.

How can you plan such a variety of useless activities?

It's not useless. I'm really confident about it.

Wait and see.

I'm really going to make it happen this time.

[After two years]

[2013]

I read your thesis. You must've studied really hard for the past four semesters.

Yes, I did. Thank you.

About your thesis this time...

with the degree of completeness, too... I was really surprised when I was reading it.

You had a lot of overlapping parts that I was going to write.

For a second I thought, 'wait, when did I write this?'

This is a joke? A joke is supposed to be funny.

What kind of rotten joke is this...

I see.

So I was thinking...

Can you help me out a little?

- Me? - Yes.

I'd like you to help me with the paper I'm writing.

I'm busy preparing from the lectures and for the school, so my brain is full...

but I don't have time to untangle it.

What? He's asking me to write his paper for him.

Do you have any thoughts of studying abroad?

- Study abroad? - Yes.

You know we have an exchange program \ with Syracuse University.

That's the best school to study policies, as you know.

Yes, of course I do.

Yes, there is a chance to study at the graduate school there.

And get a scholarship too. I'm thinking of recommending you for that.

So I'm wondering how you'd like it.

If you'd just recommend me, that'll be great.

If you just say yes, I'll recommend you.

Thank you.

Well, then...

can you help me?

Yes. I'll do my best, Professor.

So you're writing your professor's paper for him.

Stay quiet.

That professor's nickname is 'a three-year-old.' You think it's okay?

A three-year-old? Why?

It's just a cute nickname.

Just like a three-year-old, he can't even take care of his lower part.

He leaves it out hanging, so 'a three year old.'

Really?

If you get old in a wrong way, you'll be exactly like him.

I know where to take it out or not.

I'm at least about seven years old.

If you're going to be next to that professor, Jong Dae, you should be careful too.

Why? Does he touch men too?

It's not that...

I'm worried that he might get involved in an awkward way.

Congratulations, Professor!

Your paper was awarded the grand prize.

To be exact, it's the paper I wrote.

It's not just a couple of times I've received awards.

I had a feeling since I started writing this paper.

I knew this would get a lot of reaction from the academia.

What are you saying? I wrote it.

I worked hard to write this... but it's comforting at least that everyone recognizes it.

To be honest, I have a writing style that's difficult to understand...

so a lot of people didn't understand.

Does he already have dementia?

You won't look away after this, would you?

Your help was pretty big, too.

Well, you're too kind.

I'll talk to everyone about your study abroad, so just get ready to leave.

Yes, yes. Thank you.

Here. It's hot.

Take the broth from over there.

My son's going to study abroad in the U.S.!

How can you send him to study abroad?

It's so expensive.

It's true! It's a top school in America, and he's getting a scholarship!

To study public administration.

Really?

Would I lie to you?

When he comes back, he'll become a professor.

That's great.

My, I heard your son asked you to use your house up as collateral for his business.

What?

Yeah...

My... that's not a son, that's a thief!

A young man should be finding his own future, like my Jong Dae!

How can he ask for the house his mother lives in?

You're right!

But I don't think his business idea is bad this time.

Hey, is doing business easy?

I feel so bad for you.

Please pay attention.

Professor, congratulations on the award on your paper.

- Now everyone, cheers! - Cheers!

Congratulations!

Here.

Do your best at Syracuse.

Yes, it's all thanks to you, Professor.

Everyone who majored in administration takes the civil service exam.

But you made the right decision to quit studying for that.

When you come back and become a professor, it'll be so much better than a civil officer.

Yes, of course.

I'm in a good mood. Should we do a love shot?

Pardon?

Come on.

Here.

Right, nice.

Just let it go.

He's sending me to study abroad anyway...

He's a professor.

Where is your home, Hyun Ji?

Professor, I think you drank a little too much.

No, I'm fine.

I can't even show my affection to my lovely student?

It's okay, it's okay. Hyun Ji, come here.

Seriously, stop it already.

How can you do something you did in a room salon here?

What?

Well... you're not a three-year-old who leaves it out hanging...

You're always up for it.

You must be taking something good, Professor.

Hey, what did you just say?

Jong Dae, are you crazy?

What are you saying to the professor right now?

Let go, you bastard. What professor? I wrote the paper for him.

He just added a few particles and claimed it was his.

You got the award because of me, so you should thank me.

Stop him!

Let's go outside.

Let go of me! Let go!

Hey... did I say anything wrong? Is that a professor?

Is that a professor?

Let go. Let go!

Let go!

Professor!

Professor.

Why did I have a dream like that?

I'm sorry it's so early in the morning...

Did something happen last night?

I'm sorry, Professor.

I drank too much and became a dog last night...

Please forgive me just this time.

It's only the fault of the alcohol. What fault does the drinker have?

You should say things correctly.

What's the fault of the alcohol? It's the fault of the drinker.

I am sorry.

Go study abroad.

Pardon?

Thank you!

Thank you, Professor!

- Go on your own. - Pardon?

I didn't buy the whole university...

I have no reason to stop you from going.

So if you want to go, go on your own.

Of course, there will be no scholarship.

Professor...

You may leave.

I have to interview the students who are up for scholarships.

- Mom. - Yes, why?

Do we have any savings?

Who has a savings account these days?

Someone said that credit card debt is the necessity in modern society.

But don't worry. I'll borrow if I have to and get you a million won for you.

A million won...

I'm good friends with the store lady in the shopping mall these days...

I think I can borrow a million won from her.

Would there be any hidden land from ancestors in our family?

People seem to look for that a lot these days.

Forget it! You might find hidden debt if you go digging.

Our family never had any rich ones over the generations.

Don't even expect anything like that.

When you come back from studying abroad and become a professor or get a job...

that will be the pride of our family!

I guess people are not just left to die.

Nothing was going right, I just wanted to die. But things are working out great for you!

Thanks to you, life is great for me these days!

How can I not even get 1000 won?

Of course, a random draw is the best for lottery.

Ma'am, please give me 3000 won worth of automatic.

I'm sorry, but you don't have a job and you haven't paid back your student loan...

so an additional loan is a bit...

I see that you're a government employee. About 30 million won?

That'll be enough.

The opportunity of studying abroad that I can't miss...

I looked into savings banks so that my acceptance wouldn't be canceled

Hello, Customer. This is Friendly Money that lends money with no questions asked.

In the end, I had to borrow money from that place that asked no questions.

Would my skin really look younger after I do this?

Of course. I seduced my Ji Hyun after I did this.

I looked so young, she almost thought I was the same age as her.

Really? Then I should do this often for my job interview.

Yes, get anything, a job or whatever.

Seriously, the way you speak...

By the way, why are you so quiet?

I'm reading.

Hey, he'll go to the U.S. soon and hang out with blond girls...

So would he hear anything we say?

Now that I think of it, even all the dogs and cows go study abroad these days.

Dogs and cows?

A dog is this guy. Who's the cow?

Didn't you hear about Jae Hyuk? He went to study abroad with a scholarship recently.

Jae Hyuk did?

You mean, Jae Hyuk the loser who was worse than us?

That's right! He got a national scholarship and left.

National scholarship?

How did that loser do that?

He didn't pass the exam or didn't get a job. Nothing was working out for him...

- You know he went to graduate school, right? - Yes.

That's exactly like someone I know, so I know very well.

But he didn't do well in school either

so he couldn't even dream of studying abroad or getting a scholarship.

He did. But what a life...

He worked as a temporary government employee as his last job.

Temporary... what is that?

It's working for some time to fill in for someone on maternity leave or something.

I see. There is something like that?

So what happened?

From what I heard, he worked at some employment office...

Anyway, I heard he did great work there.

He caught illegal recipients and did well on finding jobs for the unemployed people.

If you do good work there, they send you to study abroad?

I guess there is some system to send people to study abroad if they do a good job.

Man... how could that kind of system exist?

Think with your common sense!

Then how did he get a scholarship?

Then how did he get a scholarship?

Well... I don't know much about it...

but wouldn't he have found out about hidden national scholarships as he worked there?

What the heck... you don't even know.

The point of my story is... that no one knows what's ahead in life...

so have some hope and make your effort, whatever it is, man!

Gwang Pal, the point of my story is...

mind your own business, man!

Yes...

Like Gwang Pal said, no one knows how life will change...

I'll try anything.

I was hoping they'd hire a beautiful woman this time...

When you're unemployed, it's the loneliest and the toughest time.

After five days at work, I realized that pretty women don't get laid-off easily.

How did you quit the company?

I got laid-off.

Can I come see you tomorrow again?

Are you Jong Dae's girlfriend?

- When are you leaving the country? - I don't know yet.

If you want, do you want to come with me?

Why are you here? I guess you stopped studying for the exam?

The one without a job is you, not me!

You have time to worry about me now?

Did you know each other?

It's really a stringy fate between you and Seung Hee.

Bastard... I met him, but he didn't even say a word of apology!

Yes, Honey. No matter what happens, I'm on your side.

Sometimes you just get to take a break.

- Cheer up! - Do you have a boyfriend?

I've never had that before.

If it's okay with you, can I call you?

I'll take care of it. Just trust me.

This is really my first time.

- You'll really take responsibility? - I'm ready.

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