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Who were you with?

Never mind. I'm sorry.

What did you do today?

I waited for you.

I'm sorry.

I'm late.

What are you doing?

I'll leave now.

What?

I won't come here anymore.

What are you saying?

I'm fine

now.

I'll break up with you.

Then why were you here all along?

I thought

you'd give me a warm hug for the last time.

So,

are you happy now?

Yes.

Thanks.

Stop it. That's enough.

- I'm sorry. - Don't say that.

I know I'm making it hard for you.

I'll stop.

Bye.

Just what are you doing?

Why do you have to be so selfish until the end?

After giving me such a hard time...

You put me through the breakup,

and you came back after everything.

After struggling for a few days,

you're fine now?

Why do you have to do everything your way all the time?

- I'm sorry. - For what?

Tell me. What are you sorry for?

Why are you doing something to feel sorry for again?

This happens all the time.

Am I a pushover to you?

I used to hate it when you yelled.

I guess I made you yell again.

You're not a pushover.

Sorry.

When you first fall in love,

you do so without knowing much about each other.

There are good things and bad things that you discover.

It's not common to discover more good things than bad.

And those bad things tend to have a strong presence.

It's only natural that you remember them more.

It's kind of obvious that you feel disappointed.

Compromises and falling apart.

The aggressive process of falling apart.

Getting to know more about each other

is like facing a series of variables.

Love, in the end, is about fighting the variables.

And so is a drama.

I can't believe there are only two episodes left.

There's nothing else to watch.

Isn't My Country: New Age the next series?

Right. I'm glad.

Why are there only 16 episodes?

I wish they made it longer.

Excuse me, what about the writers?

An episode is about 35 pages long. That adds up to 560 pages in total.

It goes over 600 to count the proposal and synopsis.

It's endless if you count the revised scripts.

Have you ever broken your wrist from typing too much?

Why are you getting worked up?

I don't know. It just happened.

Actress Jeong Ji-yeon

fell off the horse while horse-riding

and broke her leg this afternoon.

Her agency reported that Ms. Jeong was trying to practice

for a horse-riding scene in her drama

and that she fell off the horse.

They also added that she'll have to wear a cast for over a month.

The drama Ms. Jeong was preparing for was to be aired on JBC,

- a series written by Ms. Jung Hye-jeong. - What will happen then?

- Their time slot will be pushed. - It was ready to be aired from next week.

- The production crew is not thinking of - What about that slot then?

a replacement.

They announced that

they will postpone shooting indefinitely until Ms. Jeong recovers.

Hey, stop looking so down.

Isn't this the appropriate face?

- I hurt the lead actress's leg. - Cut it out.

It's not your fault.

The director is responsible for everything,

but that didn't happen because of you.

What? That sounds weird.

That's normal. Directors are weird.

All the actors and staff will look at your face on the set.

Because you're the director, they look at your face and mouth

to see how you feel and what you say.

And if you sleep...

You can sleep if you feel tired, but if you look like a loser,

your actors and staff will feel like a loser too.

Don't you know that as a director?

You don't?

Come to my office.

What are you talking about?

Didn't you hear me?

I just want to switch the order of Hwan-dong and your drama.

We can't move up the shoot for two months.

We only just got the crew and cast the actors.

The set isn't ready yet. How can we start shooting?

Shoot outdoors first.

We're not ready at all.

- Get ready as you shoot. - That's nonsense.

What do you suggest then? The lead actress is hurt and can't shoot.

She'll be wearing a cast for a month. Other actors can start shooting first.

Even after she takes off the cast, she won't be able to walk properly.

And the lead actress has to appear in every scene.

It won't work.

What about for us?

It'll be like going live on air for us to start shooting now.

You've been there and done that. Come on.

Things have changed now. What about the legal working hours?

We can finally work like humans.

Do you want to change the law again?

Do you want to protest that you want to work 100 hours a week?

Don't say such scary things.

Can't you see who's scared here?

Whatever. This has been decided by upper management.

An experienced director like you

should step forward for the company.

You used to belittle me for not getting high ratings.

- I didn't mean it. - That's too late.

I don't know. This isn't going to work. I can't do it.

You say, "I can't do it", but you'll be getting ready.

That's how you become a part of an organization.

Want to make a bet on whether you'll do it or not?

Damn it.

You're not just a loser.

You just look dead.

Your actors and staff members

will feel like mourners.

It's your fault.

You made her break her leg. It's all your fault.

You should've bought her a horse-riding machine.

How could you let her ride a horse? Don't call yourself a director.

Stop staring into the air. You're a freaking loser.

Why did you make the lead actress's hobby horse-riding?

It could've been something safe like flower arranging or mowing the grass.

If she's destined to get injured, mowing the grass could've hurt her too.

Have you ever had scrub typhus?

Fine. It's actually better to finish your script

before we shoot.

I'm used to using the viewer's feedback to fix my script.

- How's your writing going? - I have more time now.

- Did you visit Ji-eun at the hospital? - Yes, I did.

How's Mr. So doing?

Mr. So... What?

What? Why?

Why did you bring up Mr. So

when we were talking about the drama?

What? Well, you seem to drink

with him often.

And?

It's good I have more time to drink with him.

Why would you drink with that guy

when your project is to set off?

What kind of guy do you think he is?

Mr. So.

- Do you like him? - Of course, I do.

Why?

Why would you get angry?

I like him because he's nice to me.

He's nice to you?

He goes around smiling at everyone.

That's his job.

Being nice to screenwriters and directors.

That's his job. Don't you know that already?

- I do know! - You do?

You know?

Do you still like him because he's nice to you?

Fine. Since you're a successful writer,

I guess a lot of people would be nice to you. Good for you!

Aren't we old and wise enough

to have a good judge of character?

Are you just happy that he's nice to you?

Why can't you be nice to me then?

How should we take this?

If Mr. Sung leaves first,

it's just a silly fight.

If Ms. Jung leaves first, it's a lovers' quarrel.

Something like

a woman running away pretending to be upset.

Like how the guy would go after her and give her a hug?

Then the woman would hit his chest

and hug him back pretending to give in.

I see.

Damn it.

How can she talk to the director that way?

Unbelievable!

Damn it!

Honestly?

Yes. Say anything about how you feel

when you work with So-min.

Just tell us how you feel honestly.

- Honestly... - Yes. Honestly.

It's so annoying.

Is she going through a rough patch?

She's always angry in the car. But she's not the only one there.

It's really annoying.

You can't be that honest.

But you told me to...

Don't tell me this will be aired.

Did you think I filmed this to keep it for myself?

I'm so sorry. Please delete it.

You look serious.

The shooting schedule has been moved up.

I don't think that would cause such a face.

Don't you like the script?

- I don't like how Min-jun is. - What?

He's flirting with the actress he's managing.

What is this? You sound very serious,

but I find it hard to trust you.

Do you know what he did?

Right. It's more important for the agency that you stand out

than the drama, ma'am.

"Ma'am"?

Right.

It's his job.

Does his job need him to say that she's pretty?

I read the scenario.

You're perfect for the role.

You majored in dancing, so you don't need lessons.

Plus, you've been toning yourself, so you have a better figure now.

Right.

- It's fine. - You're speaking casually to her.

- No, I'm on your side, Seon-ju. - You're on her side?

If you ask me, I think it's time

that you film a movie instead of a drama.

And you're the production company's first pick, so we still have time.

Let's not rush.

Stop being so weak. You're doing great.

You have two great options,

so let's give it some thought together until this week.

Hey!

Let us think!

I've said this so many times already!

Why would you call me at this hour for that?

Do you call this a worry?

Do you call yourself an actress?

Don't call me so late!

I'm hanging up!

And you call that "flirting"?

I'm sure he let her on more than necessary.

I'm not sure, but isn't Min-jun the type of guy you can trust?

He secretly likes to flirt.

No woman would say no to that.

I'm going to go kill her.

Why would you kill her when it's Min-jun that flirts?

Don't try to reason with me.

This is so annoying. I haven't thought this far.

Of course, they have actresses there too.

Should I bring him back?

What if he's with her now?

MIN-JUN

CHAIRMAN KIM

Delete them right now.

What?

What are you doing?

Delete them.

I asked, what are you doing?

I meant to send them to my niece.

Her name is Eun-jeong.

Delete them. Right now.

Don't boss me around.

I deleted them.

No, you didn't.

It's your fault you sent them to me.

It's your fault your name is Lee Eun-jeong. Delete them now.

I did delete them.

No, you didn't.

What is he doing?

- Why? What is it? - What?

Nothing. Just work.

One moment.

Delete them right now.

I'm with So-min now. Shall I show them to her?

No.

Say, "Please delete them."

Please delete them.

Say, "Thank you."

Thank you.

Be polite like this from now on.

Okay. Did you delete them?

I'll just show these to her.

I'm sorry.

- Is work that fun? - Yes.

It's Director Hey.

Oh, my gosh. Is he crazy?

What is he doing?

Does he do drugs?

Wait. Why is he exchanging these photos with you?

He meant to send them to his niece.

Her name is Eun-jeong.

Still, it means your name was at the top of his recent call names.

Well, I interviewed him.

Right.

Can you send these to me?

He's completely nuts.

I can't believe he sticks his tongue out and acts cute.

He seemed to like kids.

He donates all the money he makes,

and he goes to an orphanage to eat because he doesn't want to buy rice.

What a weirdo.

He's weird but nice.

No. He's weird but good.

No. He's just weird.

Send them to me now. I'm going to tease him.

No. I happen to have something on him,

so let me use this for my interview.

- You did it already. - He gave short answers,

so I can't use anything.

Get it done quickly.

I'm going to show it to him whenever he yells.

How far do you think you can write?

We'll be able to finish up to Episode ten before the shoot.

We actually have more time now than before,

so it's not a big deal for us.

I'm worried about the shoot.

I'm not going to work less hard just because I'm in a rush.

Don't worry about the shoot.

Just do your work like you're doing now.

I'm good.

He makes me trust him naturally without begging.

That's what it seemed like, but we've seen the variables.

You said that before the presentation.

That's the only thing I'm not good at.

I can never get better.

It's time for the general meeting.

Let's go.

Jae-hun, you should leave first.

I need to talk to Ms. Lim about the script.

Okay.

- Do you have time, Ms. Lim? - Sure.

- Let's get going then. - Okay.

- See you later. - See you.

- See you later. - Bye.

The assistant director will join you tomorrow.

And I have some requests for you, Su-hui.

We checked the scripts in advance as we're running out of time.

These things will be flagged once the scripts are reviewed.

But this is...

It won't be as fun if you take out all the swear words.

I know it from my experience,

but I'm sure "son of a bitch" is allowed.

- It can't be directed at someone. - But you can say it to yourself?

You can, but you can't keep saying it.

"You punk, you fool, you jerk."

Is that what they want?

To make this world a pure one without swear words,

let us put our hearts together...

Have you not seen how schoolkids swear these days?

Their voices haven't broken but they are worse than adults.

They didn't learn that from TV.

How about we outright swear on TV?

If we make it repulsive, they might stop swearing.

I get the feeling that it might help make this society purer.

Right. To make a purer society,

let's give up on TV.

Let them swear only on TV.

That's

not something you should offer to me.

You should form a group of people with the same belief

and go to Korea Communications Commission,

the Blue House, or the National Assembly,

and go on a protest

or write up a national petition.

That'd be faster.

How many people do you think will agree to my petition

asking us to allow cursing on TV?

Another petition will be up,

asking Ms. Lim Jin-ju to be expelled.

More than 200,000 people will agree

and the Blue House will respond to it officially.

- Will I be expelled? - Yes.

I kind of want to try it.

We'll start shooting soon. Please stop those scary thoughts.

Since we're tight on schedule,

if you could keep the due for the scripts,

it'll be very much appreciated.

And this.

These are the product placement offers.

Please check if you can include this in your script.

I believe you can do it.

No.

- Ms. Lim? - No.

What kind of friends are we?

Friends like any other.

We're still friends, so I'll count on you.

Lovely.

- Gosh. - I trust you.

Jeon Jo Mun-su is confirmed to be the musical director.

But we haven't decided on his pay yet, so I'm heading to Plan D Studio now.

And I'll finish signing contracts with the head staff within this week.

Okay.

All right.

IN-GUK'S DAD

Hello?

What is it?

In-guk doesn't have time this week.

You always call me out of the blue.

We're busy too.

What?

It's harder to write because I think I'm running out of time.

Right? Same here.

Something is off. It's too ordinary.

This really must be the beginning. Are you nervous?

But wasn't I good at pretending to be laid-back?

Yes. You're not letting them catch you. Great job.

I keep thinking of Ms. Jung these days.

"What would she do at a time like this? How would she deal with this?

How did she do this?"

She was annoying, but she did give us useful advice.

Right.

Let's try to remember.

Let's try to remember.

It seemed okay when you were writing, so you kept on going.

But when you are done, it's just so ordinary.

If you think it's special, your eyes, your sensory organs are not working.

You're not special. You're ordinary. It's a fact.

Don't think the opposite. You're wrong.

What should we do now?

Fix it. Your script gets better the more you fix it.

If it gets worse after your amendments, then you have no talent.

You're not qualified. Quit then.

So what do we need now?

My ability as a writer?

That's a given.

I'm not here to talk about something so obvious.

The reason to give up?

What you need is time.

The time to re-write.

Then what do you need to earn more time?

- Diligence. - And?

And...

It's too hard.

- Guts. - Guts?

Don't let anyone including the director intimidate you. Fight head-on.

They are as anxious as you are.

So think about how to improve your script

if you have time to be intimidated.

But you have to be intimidated by me.

- Let's just write. - Okay.

Let's trust the director.

- Our director. - Okay.

The layout of the set. We've changed it as you suggested.

We need you to confirm it by today to meet the deadline.

That's Ju-yeon's house.

I wanted to have the full view of the living room from the entrance.

How much of it?

What do you mean? The house isn't that big.

The full view of the living room.

Oh, the living room.

Okay. "Full view of the living room."

Mr. Son, this is the list of car scenes.

Will you film them in a tow truck or on the set?

- The set for many lines. - All of them?

- On the set on hot days. - It's summer.

- The set. - Okay.

Drama is all about the set.

- Set. - Well.

This is the styling concept sent from

Ju-yeon and Sin-ae.

Tell them not to doll up. Keep it natural.

Don't doll up. Keep it natural. Okay.

This is the concept for hair. How is it?

Don't doll up. Keep it natural.

- Don't doll up. Keep it natural. Okay. - Okay.

Are Scene 24 and 25 in Episode 1 shot on the same day?

- Yes. - How about Scene 34 and 35?

- Different days? - Different days.

May I go to the restroom?

- Next. - What kind of flowers

are we using for Scene 40, Episode 1?

- Pretty flowers. - How many?

- Enough. - Should we wrap it in plastic

or paper?

That's hard.

Which wig should we use

- for Sin-ae's disguise? - The right one.

Which design for the tattoo on Gyeong-jae's back?

He once planned to have a trendy one, size of two fingers,

but he got swayed by the yakuza-style tattoo.

Make it look like something in between.

What shall I order for lunch?

Anything you want.

The director swears in Scene 33, Episode 2.

Will it be revised or bleeped out?

- Bleeped. - How much of it should be heard?

You can tell it's obviously a swear word, but it'll be vaguely bleeped,

so it'll be hard for the inspectors to tell.

It'll be so vague that it will make them think for 16 episodes

whether they should give us a warning or not.

How many lanes will Dong-u run across in Scene 6, Episode 3?

Six lanes.

It'll be hard to get permission for that.

- Five lanes. - That too.

Four lanes.

- Three lanes. - Okay.

The pretty flowers you mentioned earlier,

what kind of flowers are pretty?

When you say "enough",

how many...

I'll have them wrapped in paper.

What should I order for dinner?

Anything you want.

DIRECTOR SON

- Su-hui. - Yes?

- Something feels odd. - What is it this time?

I've promised myself

- I'd write five pages a day. - Okay.

Let's say there are 40 pages per episode.

- I should've finished one in eight days. - Right.

But why haven't I finished an episode after 15 days?

Because you didn't keep the promise.

I've been sitting here for hours, but why haven't I written a page?

How could I spend the whole day on writing a line?

Because that's all you think about.

It's 6 p.m. I should get off work.

You're not planning to finish your quota but going home.

I promised myself to get off work at six.

So why is that the only promise you keep?

I should keep the promise I can. Bye.

What does that even mean?

Look at this punk.

He's been leaving me alone saying he's busy.

Should we make employee ID cards

- for the network staff? - We should.

- Should we add photos too? - Yes.

Should they be ID photos?

What else? Family photos?

Some people use selfies.

Let's take a five-minute break.

Let's have some coffee.

- What do you say? - Buy us some coffee.

Sure. What do you want?

- Hello? - I want to see you.

That's good.

But I guess the same thing isn't happening to you.

I'm dying to see you. Can't you hear how anxious I am?

It doesn't sound that bad.

Come on. My hands shook in the morning because I needed sugar,

and now, they shake because I need you.

Hand tremor has become an on-going condition.

But what can I do? I should work. It's our project.

Don't try to get away with your sweet talk.

You always say that.

All right. Go back to your meeting.

Okay. Don't skip your meal. Eat slowly.

Smooch, smooch.

Captain fart!

I'm proud of you.

Okay.

Okay. Enjoy your dinner.

All right. I'll call you later. Bye.

Laugh or something.

What's the matter?

Why are you staring at me?

He doesn't want to see this?

Is that even possible?

Fine. I'll approach this from a man's point of view.

I told you not to come to my work.

Ms. Hwang.

Had you told me to come, I wouldn't have come.

You still don't know me.

Why should I know you?

I know a quiet cafe nearby.

I know one too.

Someone should give him a ticket.

I can't stay for long. Be quick.

Let the coffee cool first.

Let it cool while you talk.

Look at this.

Did you call me here to brag about your house?

I built a house in Jeju Island.

There's too much fine dust here.

To think that In-guk is breathing and running around

in this city...

It's not right.

You want to take In-guk?

Do you want to die? I can kill you right here.

You've changed a lot.

That's good.

How could I take In-guk from you?

I... Well...

How about

- we live together? - What?

I mean, I know apologizing for what I did

won't make you forgive me.

That's why I'd like to make up for it

for the rest of my life.

If you give me the last chance, that is.

Why are you being like this all of a sudden?

It's not all of a sudden. I thought about this for long.

Why did you think about this for long?

I've lost my faith in you.

Be as honest as you can,

then maybe I'll consider listening to you.

To tell you the truth,

I am...

a bit sick.

I'm not sure if I'll be cured.

I don't know.

What?

You're the worst.

So you're sick?

- Is that why? - I'm sorry.

I know I'm shameless.

So you need a caregiver now?

It's not like that.

I have enough money to hire a caregiver.

Fine. Go on.

How sick are you? Are you dying?

Well...

Why are you doing this to me?

Why...

Why are you ruining my life?

What did I do so wrong to you?

I'll receive treatments. I'll get better.

I'll have to change my constitution to cure rhinitis.

It's hard to fully recover.

What?

- "Rhinitis"? - Yes.

It's getting worse.

I can't use toilet roll because it has a lot of dust.

I can only use facial tissues.

And it costs quite a lot.

To think that this is all because of fine dust...

I made a mistake talking for too long with you.

It's my fault. Right.

I'll get going.

I'm not done talking.

Why are you leaving all of a sudden?

I meant it when I said I want to get back with you.

I'm sorry.

I'm a junior member of staff at Ms. Hwang's company.

It's my job to take care of her unfinished business.

You can sue me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I got worried and followed you.

Why were you worried?

All the weird things that are around you.

He is a weirdo indeed.

I'm sorry.

He's still In-guk's dad. Out of impulse...

Don't worry.

He's usually good at dodging and running away.

It's really hard to hit him. Great job.

But what if he actually sues you?

Then it happens.

How did you punch him to knock him down like that?

Well, the jaw.

The jaw?

Just below the mouth.

Anyway, this is how I feel.

I can't let you go.

Thanks.

Hold on tight so I can't go.

Okay.

Is that what you call "approaching from a man's point of view"?

Yes. Men are weak when it comes to pretty women.

I'm pretty enough already,

but given the situation, I need to become prettier.

What kind of situation is that?

Work is taking my boyfriend away from me.

It sounds serious.

Is it?

Yes. Men like to make working sound really important.

"Let me off. I'm working."

They think it's only right to think that way.

Why do they do that?

It's part of the instinct they had when they had to hunt in the past.

Why is their instinct so behind time?

Ask them to keep up.

I'll try.

- I put In-guk to sleep. - Thanks.

Don't you want any beer?

Something happened to her, right?

You're right. Something happened,

but let me gather my thoughts before talking to you.

Gosh, he isn't the only one who works.

- Hi, Ms. Lim. - Are you still at work?

Yes. I'm looking for some clips I can use as a reference.

- It's late. What did you do today? - I don't know.

You don't know what you did today?

No, I don't. I'm going to sleep. Bye.

You must be tired. Goodnight.

Gosh, this is bad.

All right.

I'm letting him off the hook today.

Damn it. That fool.

Since we'll have to start shooting outdoor first,

we took some photos of the location.

This can be the alleyway around Ju-yeon's house.

Here.

Wait, that's...

- Go back. - Okay.

- One more. - Okay.

I think I saw this photo for the last drama.

Are you reusing it?

Oh, I opened the wrong folder.

No, you didn't. You just opened Things Will Be Fine Once You Turn Thirty.

Oh, I named the folder wrong.

We need to discuss the concept of our shoot too.

Let's schedule another meeting.

So-min is shooting a documentary now.

Can she bring a cameraman with her?

Sure. As long as it doesn't get leaked before it gets aired.

Okay. And it seems we'll have to create Team B.

Do you have anyone in mind?

Yes, I do.

I want you to be my Team B.

Do you mean it? How can I?

- Just do it. I don't have time. - But...

Stop annoying me. Be quiet.

I'm glad you acknowledge my--

I do acknowledge that you have a lot of free time.

I'm about to lose my mind, so don't talk to me.

Okay.

Beom-su.

Can you let me talk to you about my worry?

You're going to talk about Da-mi again. Is she your only kind of worry?

Yes. I just want to know.

Why is it so hard to reach her at night?

Go and ask her yourself.

- She says she slept. - Then she did.

Well, she could call me before going to bed, right?

One time, we were texting but she wouldn't answer her phone.

- What's that about? - I don't know.

She started nitpicking and said she's too upset to talk.

You should've behaved better so she wouldn't nitpick you.

- So I should've been perfect. - Yes.

Try to talk to her and see what's wrong.

I tried, but whenever I do, I lose.

I always end up apologizing.

All I want to know

is why she doesn't answer her phone.

I don't know. How in the world would I know that?

Hey, both you and I.

We're respected here as directors,

but outside,

we're just two lame guys.

But you're better than me. You're in Team A and I'm in B.

Go and tell Da-mi your worry as if it were mine.

She wouldn't know it's about her and start giving advice.

Come on. Of course, she'll know it's about her.

She loves to talk. I'm sure she won't.

I decided to manage Beom-su's Team B.

Will you be all right with that?

The schedule has been moved up,

so at least he'll need a reliable Team B.

Why would he need a reliable team?

I think he's got some problems with his girlfriend as well as work.

That's why the director and the writer

shouldn't have gotten hooked before the drama is over.

Why? What kind of problem?

Never mind. It's his business.

How can we not mind it? It's our friend's business.

I read 26 magazines a month. I'm the expert here. Tell me.

It's nothing serious. He can't reach her at night.

Maybe she went to bed a couple of times...

It's common. It's so obvious.

- Is it? - There's always a reason.

She doesn't pick up because she can't.

There are only three cases

where one can't answer the phone at night.

Three cases?

When you're bedridden, mourning, or don't give a shit.

It's either disease, funeral, or you don't give a shit.

That's right. And you can't be ill or be at a funeral all the time.

You don't give a shit when he's your boyfriend?

That just doesn't make sense.

Then what does it mean?

It means she was doing something that she's not very proud of.

Like going out drinking with guys

or going clubbing.

- Did I just get fooled? - If that's how you feel.

Well, that's me.

I went out to drink.

I make plans with my friends every quarter.

I couldn't cancel those plans,

and it hasn't been long since we started dating.

If I kept going out, it'd make me look bad.

That's why I avoided your calls and lied.

I'm sorry. I won't do it anymore.

Okay. Well, it's fine.

- It's understandable. - Don't get disappointed.

- Okay. - Go on and work on your Team B.

Okay.

It feels iffy but relieving.

It feels relieving but iffy.

I won but why does it feel like I lost?

MR. SON

Are you busy?

In a meeting. I'll call you after this.

- It's 6 p.m. - I'll work as well.

Does he think I have nothing to do?

Come on.

MR. SON

Yes, Mr. Son.

What are you doing?

I'm working.

I'm sorry.

- For what? - For asking that too late.

It's more annoying that you know it.

Right. I understand. I apologize.

Forget it. What are you doing anyway?

I was watching the audition clips and didn't realize the time.

- Did you eat? - No.

Shall we go to eat something nice and go for a walk?

I'll consider it in a positive light.

Thank you.

I'm getting off work.

Just be nice to me. I don't need you to be shy.

Is that so?

Come in.

When I look at So-min's eyes,

it feels like they are asking me questions.

How should I put this?

They are innocent and full of curiosity.

They are like those of a smart kid

who wants to find out the answer herself instead of asking the adults.

She's basically innocent and has a passion for her work.

And I'm grateful

that I get to work with someone like her.

You could've been like this before.

Thank you.

I deleted them.

- No, you didn't. - Yes, I did.

Do you want some beer?

Don't you get cute with me.

It's not that I'm trying to save my money.

I had some great snacks at the studio.

It's dried smelt.

Try it.

- It's good. - Do you want to take some?

I have a lot at my studio.

Do you know that being nice actually suits you?

Of course. I'm doing my best to be nice.

It's really uncomfortable,

but my superhuman power is helping me get through.

Those photos were no big deal. They were cute.

I don't like cute.

You like kids, but you don't like cute?

I don't want to be cute.

- That's cute. - No.

- You're cute. - Damn it.

Can't you be nice when you work too?

Does yelling or cursing make things better?

I can't control myself.

That's why I say something they don't understand.

It's not about the language.

They can feel the energy.

Sorry?

They won't understand me in Africa.

I'm going to go to Africa.

Are you going to see the children?

I'm going to stay until I get sick of them this time.

So I'm saving up.

How can you save up when you keep donating?

I actually wanted to ask you something.

At the orphanage...

I mean,

it was easy to breathe there.

What's there to ask?

Just feel what you feel.

Right.

- Thanks. - For what?

I don't know. I just feel that way.

Then...

Gosh.

What's the big deal?

God.

Here.

I've deleted them all.

What about the copies?

Come on. We're not in a crime film.

I'm finished. See you later.

Delete them from your memories too.

LEE SO-MIN

Director.

- How fast can you run 100m? -15 seconds.

You're really fast.

You've been a bit upset since yesterday, haven't you?

No.

"Upset" makes me sound petty.

Then how should we describe this?

Something that's along the same line.

I'm looking at you in a negative light. That would do.

I see.

So you're hurt.

I was crazy busy. I had to confirm every single thing.

That's an excuse.

I don't see why this is an excuse.

I had to work. It's not like I met my friends

or drank all night long.

I made the time to meet you amidst my busy schedule.

You made the time?

Did that phrase upset you?

You and I are both very busy.

Isn't it great that we still manage to make time for each other?

I don't want to be someone

my boyfriend needs to make time to meet with.

Should we not meet at all then?

That's not what's important here.

Gosh, this is frustrating.

I understand it's hard to meet if you're busy.

But I'd hate that. That's why I make time to see you.

No, that's not what I mean.

Whether we meet briefly or don't meet at all,

what matters is how we feel for each other.

I feel like you're treating me like the laundry

you've been procrastinating.

How can you say that?

Why would you talk like that?

Laundry? Procrastinating?

Gosh, you know that both of us are busy. Why do you always let this upset you?

"Always"?

What do you mean, "always"?

I never did this.

This is my first time.

You're right.

Did I just get the baton passed on from your ex-girlfriend?

I made it sound misleading.

I'm sorry. It's my bad.

I'm sorry.

I started at my own starting line.

You're right.

I'm going to be

disappointed in you today.

I'll get going.

Ms. Lim.

I'm sorry.

If a human being didn't make the same mistake repeatedly,

it'd be the best to date someone who's dated a lot of times.

But then, why did they end up dating so many times?

Gosh, I won't let the variables take me down.

There are more good things than bad things about you.

Follow me already.

- What? - Why are you so far behind?

Weren't we going to walk apart,

go home, regret all night long,

and apologize tomorrow?

- Come to me. - Sorry?

I said to come to me.

- You want me to come to you now? - Should I go?

I'm the generous one here. Should I walk there too?

What is this?

I feel like I survived without doing much at the brink of death.

This is how generous I am.

You're lucky.

Since I met you, I've been thinking maybe I saved the country

in my previous life, but that wasn't it.

I must have saved a lot more than that. I must have been a hero.

Gosh, a hero? You happy now?

I'll never do it again.

Of course, you won't. Were you going to do it again?

This is something In-guk shouldn't hear.

So we'll whisper from now on.

I met his dad.

He wants to get back together.

I'm thinking about it.

Why would you even think about that?

Don't tell me you're thinking about it.

I should've just killed him then.

Gosh, you really are thinking about it. Are you crazy?

Don't even think about it. Just swear at him and forget about it.

He was so fast.

Don't get so emotional.

Don't even think about it. Stop it.

I'm going to cut our ties if you do.

That's a bit too much.

How can I not think about this?

Why would you need to? Do you still have feelings for him?

- No, I don't! - Then why?

Wait. Things are getting too heated up.

Calm down.

So...

Okay. Because you have In-guk,

I know you can't think only about yourself.

I'm not saying she should only think about herself.

I'm saying she should put herself first.

That's thinking about myself only.

- It's different. - How?

It's just different, so stop talking nonsense.

Stop it. Let me hit him from behind this time.

I'll come with you. Let's hit him from front and back.

Hey, why won't you care about how I feel?

You're telling me how you feel.

Have you ever given birth to a child?

Have you raised a child without his dad?

Have you put yourselves in my shoes?

Or In-guk's?

Have you thought about how he lives or how this would influence him?

That hurts.

We care about In-guk too.

If you do,

then you should seriously consider these things.

Why are you telling me not to even think about it?

It's because he doesn't deserve it. He's not normal.

Don't badmouth In-guk's dad.

Are you ditching me and taking his side now?

People could change over time, you know.

He asked you to get back together just like that because he changed?

He never even tried.

He has no manners. He hasn't changed.

Why are you being so negative?

- Because he's a jerk. - He is a jerk.

People don't change that easily.

And nothing changes what he did to you.

Now that the kid's grown up, he's talking nonsense.

Tell him to get lost.

- I can never live with him. - Of course not.

Wait.

Lower it down. You might wake him up.

Oh, we're whispering already.

It's become strange.

They were arguing, but now they are on the same side.

Well, how did you form an ally after swinging knives at each other?

What is this?

Why did you suddenly start agreeing to me?

Well, I...

I don't intend to find my happiness in men.

That's the right thing to do.

But because you changed your stance,

you made it awkward for me.

But I still want to date.

I want to sweet-talk with guys and go on dates.

There you go.

And do some dirty things too.

Or is this not right?

Whatever. You're actually the one that likes those things the most.

Anyway, I have no intention

of moving in with him

at all.

Something about this conversation...

It's going in the right direction, but it's strange.

What happened?

It's because of Han-ju. You should've said so from the start.

What does that make me? I threw a fit and swore at you.

Well...

I should act as if I thought about it

so I'd feel less sorry to In-guk.

Gosh, so you used me

to feel less sorry to In-guk?

You're losing yourself as you age.

It's because she lives with you.

Anyway,

to tell you the truth,

I'm seeing someone.

Now, I feel hungry.

Why did I even throw a fit?

Gosh.

- I'm sorry. - What was all this?

COMPROMISES, FALLING APART

COMPROMISES, FALLING APART

THE AGGRESSIVE PROCESS OF FALLING APART

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT EACH OTHER

IS LIKE FACING A SERIES OF VARIABLES

LOVE, IN THE END, IS ABOUT FIGHTING THE VARIABLES

WHAT'S THERE TO ASK?

JUST FEEL

WHAT YOU FEEL

SINCE I MET YOU,

I'VE BEEN THINKING

MAYBE I SAVED THE COUNTRY

IN MY PREVIOUS LIFE, BUT THAT WASN'T IT

I MUST HAVE SAVED A LOT MORE THAN THAT

I love you.

The sound couldn't have come from a human being.

How lovely.

- I love you. - I love you.

I love you.

When I was young, I got lost because didn't know better.

Nowadays, I get lost because I pretend not to know.

Let's stay clueless for the rest of our lives.

- I love you. - I love you.

Is that a proposal?

I'll do it anyway, so I just did it now.

- I love you. - I love you.

You're a head manager. Why accompany her to the salon?

So-min, do you need something?

Min-jun is mine.

- I love you. - I love you.

What do you want to hear from me?

How you really feel.

- I love you. - Do you want to go to Africa with me?

When you come back, I'll be gone too.

Let's meet there. You and I.

- I love you. - I love you.

You're not going to marry me?

I don't want a wedding in the last episode.

So an open ending?

Just stay like this at this pace and be with me forever.

As always, we had fun talking to each other today,

enjoyed our food together,

and are happily in love.

SIN-AE, DONG-U, AND GYEONG-JAE LOOK AT JU-YEON WITH HAPPY FACES

JU-YEON MEETS EACH OF THEIR EYES AND SMILES

JU-YEON PERHAPS, WE ARE BOUND TO BE...

Subtitle translation by Su-ha Im