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No, I shouldn't bother him.

He'll call me.

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Director Gold. Did you meet her?

Are you all right?

I told you to sleep. It's late. Why aren't you asleep?

I usually go to bed very late.

My nickname is Night Owl.

I thought we promised not to lie to each other.

Are you telling the truth?

Of course, I am.

I called in case you were waiting. Go to bed now.

Director Gold?

Are you okay? Where are you right now?

It's late.

I shouldn't have called.

Goodnight.

Director Gold. Director Gold?

Duk-mi.

Wouldn't I be worried if you hung up like that?

If you want to cry, do it in front of me, so I can comfort you.

What are you doing here alone?

You're making me so upset. I hate you.

Don't smile with such a tearful face.

I want to cry.

Because you're hitting me so hard.

Director Gold, are you asleep?

Yes.

Shall we go home?

I don't think I'll be able to sleep if I go home.

It feels so strange.

What does?

The person who I've wondered about my entire life

is sleeping right below my house.

It feels strange.

Then come over to my house.

But how did you know I was here?

You didn't know?

I implanted a GPS device inside your body.

Did I tell you about my parents?

The parents who adopted me?

No, right?

They were nice people.

They adopted a seven-year-old kid and raised him happily.

My parents once told me this.

"Your mother gave birth to you and raised you

because she loved you.

She had no choice but to let us raise you.

So you have not been abandoned.

You were being protected." That's what they said.

But the person I met today

said she was sorry to me.

So it doesn't feel like I've been protected.

It's like I've been abandoned again.

She probably

wanted to say those words all her life.

She loved you so much,

and she was sorry she couldn't be with you.

Do you think so?

You should get some sleep.

You'll feel better when you wake up.

Mr. Kim, is Hyo-jin actually riding the bus right now?

Yes,

she must've learned how to charge her BC.

"BC"?

What's that?

It means she learned how to charge her bus card.

I thought she'd call me crying to take her back.

But she learned how to charge her bus card?

What do you think?

Tell me. What do you think?

The next stop is...

Did you sleep well?

What about you?

Director Gold. Ms. Sung.

-Hello. -Hello.

Wouldn't you call this an act of privatizing the art gallery?

You all came to work early.

-We came on time... -Yes, we're early.

I don't think we need to change the sofa.

It's still very cushiony.

-What is wrong with you? -Why would you do that?

Here. Eat this.

We have to see that kind of stuff as we work,

so the least we can do is keep ourselves full.

You're right.

Two iced Americanos.

-Can I get a straw? -Oh, sure. A straw.

-Here you go. Enjoy. -How much is this?

It's 800 won.

-Let me take your order. -Two iced lattes, please.

Two iced lattes.

I'll take your card. Would you like the receipt?

-No, it's okay. -Okay.

So you're telling me that Seon-ju helped you fix your guitar?

-Yes. -And she went to your show?

-Yes. -And she even made a fan club?

Yes.

-So you're saying Seon-ju likes-- -Hey.

Seung-min.

-What are you asking him? -I was just--

Never mind. What did he ask you?

He wanted to know if you like me.

You're even doubting me now?

-No, that's not it. -Ms. Lee.

Isn't it true that you like me?

What I like is music.

I like your music.

I told you, didn't I? She likes me.

I guess you're right.

What are you talking about?

Seung-min,

are you...

PRODUCER YOO JOONG-HYEOK

-What's this? -My friend's a music producer.

And he's looking for talented bands.

So I thought about introducing Ju-hyeok to him.

Really?

Why would you do that?

Because you like him.

As a fan.

So I figured you'd get to smile more if Ju-hyeok becomes successful.

Seon-ju.

I feel

the happiest when you smile.

But I had forgotten that.

I'm sorry.

From now on,

I'm going to focus on making you smile.

I don't care about variety shows or getting promoted.

I just want to make you smile.

That's all I'm going to focus on from now on.

-So... -But Ms. Lee told me

that she doesn't want me to become too famous.

She wants to keep me hidden to herself.

-Should I leave you guys alone? -You should've done that earlier.

Seon-ju.

-Seung-min. -Yes?

I'm not forgiving you.

I'm just giving you a second chance.

Okay, that's all I need.

-Honey. -Let me go.

I said I'm only giving you a second chance.

Thank you.

CHA SI-AN

Hello?

At first,

I thought you approached me because you heard some kind of a rumor.

I also got suspicious thinking that you were after a scandal.

But I was strangely drawn to you.

The more I got to know you, I felt very comfortable around you,

and I wanted to become your friend.

We both liked Lee Sol's paintings, and you also lived right above me.

All of that felt like fate.

I guess

I was right all along,

Ryan.

Mr. Cha.

I'll send you my mom's number.

Give her a chance to explain.

It might be an apology or an excuse, but give her a chance to explain.

Just this once.

Ms. Sung, we need to give

the final confirmation regarding the catalog design by next week

if we want it printed according to schedule.

How should we introduce Lee Sol's paintings?

Have you gotten any calls?

I asked everyone I know, but I couldn't get anything.

How long can we delay it?

Until next Wednesday.

Then let's look a little more.

Okay, I also can't wait to see the final piece.

IF YOU KNOW ABOUT ANY PAINTINGS SIMILAR TO THESE, CONTACT ME

-Two pieces? -How many is that in total?

Eight.

How did it go?

The collector who sold the painting last time found two additional ones.

They told me that they'll call after they discuss selling them to us.

Gosh, that's great!

That means we only need to find one more, right?

They're going to send us an image file.

We did it.

Knock, knock.

What's the "knock, knock" for when you're already inside?

I have good news for you.

We found two more of Lee Sol's paintings.

Okay.

Director Gold, you know what hidden picture puzzles are, right?

-Do you want to try that? -What?

Come here.

You know how sometimes there are hidden messages in movies?

These paintings also have pictures hidden in them.

Why don't you try to find them?

Did you find them?

These...

Soap bubbles, a rocking horse,

a Ferris wheel, and a pirate ship ride.

They're all things that children especially enjoy.

I think I know what the artist was thinking

when she drew these paintings.

You do too, right?

Why don't you call it an early day?

I'm sure there's someone you should meet.

She'll most certainly be waiting for you.

It's Cheum Museum, right?

Hello?

Hello?

This is Ryan Gold.

I see.

I'd like to talk.

Could you spare me some time?

Would you like something to drink?

I don't have any coffee, though.

Tea is fine.

I can't drink coffee anyway.

Thank you for reaching out to me first.

I missed you.

I know that

I don't have any right to say that.

However, if I must be shameless to see you,

then that's what I'll be.

I missed you, Yun-jae.

I...

don't have any memories.

All I remember about you

is how you looked from behind.

You were either painting

or leaving me behind.

Why did you abandon me?

I'm sorry.

Why did you leave me?

I didn't.

I only thought I'd be gone for a while.

I was going to return to you soon.

I didn't expect it to take 26 years.

That day...

I shouldn't have gone there that day.

I was barely getting by when I was suddenly offered a sponsorship.

With the money,

I thought about cooking you a delicious meal

and taking you to the amusement park you always wanted to go to.

That's why we went out that day.

Yun-jae,

can you play by yourself for a moment? I won't take long.

Where are you going?

Someone offered to help me with my paintings,

so I'm going to meet that person.

But that person's quite scary.

Do you still want to join me?

Have fun in the playground.

I'll be back before you know it.

You'll be back soon, right?

Of course, I will.

I had no idea that it'd be

the last time

I saw you.

On my way back to you,

I got in an accident.

My gosh. Miss?

Are you all right?

It was a pretty severe accident.

My Yun-jae...

Then,

because of that accident...

That accident took everything from me.

I lost my precious boy.

Is this the truth?

Then the orphanage...

I didn't abandon you.

I know this might sound like an excuse,

but when I gained consciousness,

a long time had passed.

I searched for you everywhere like a crazy woman

and asked around for any news of you but couldn't find you.

I never abandoned you, Yun-jae.

I never wanted to leave you.

I'm sorry.

Leaving you all alone in an unfamiliar place,

my accident,

and not being able to find you...

I apologize for everything.

After I lost you,

I lived my whole life in regret.

My whole life.

This might all seem like just an excuse to you,

and you can still hate me

and resent me all you want.

But can you just

let me see you from time to time like this?

Yun-jae.

I...

have somewhere to be. I'm sorry.

Why did you come back?

Can I stay like this for a while?

Did you see her?

Can I ask what you two talked about?

Words I want to believe

that can't possibly be true.

She didn't abandon me.

Apparently, she lost me.

Then what about

your memories at the orphanage?

I have no idea. The version I know is completely different.

I couldn't resent her

nor understand her.

You were a little boy back then, so your memory could be wrong.

Instead of focusing on memories, let's trust her sincerity.

I'd like to do that, too.

You're my friend whom I spent my entire life with.

It was nice to see you again.

Pictures don't lie.

EUN-GI

EUN-GI

Hey.

Duk-mi, come out for a second.

What?

I'm in front of your house.

It'll just take a second.

Why is he here?

You might faint and die if you run hard like that at night.

There's something I really wanted to say.

What is it?

Happy birthday.

It's your birthday soon.

But why are you empty-handed?

I have a birthday gift, too.

-Me. -You're so lame.

I've just returned as your friend.

Nam Eun-gi, who has been your best friend for 33 years.

I'm really embarrassed to say this,

but do you remember

when I ran away from home because I didn't want to be an athlete?

Do you remember grabbing me by my hair and dragging me home?

I can't believe you still remember that.

I said you were nothing to me,

and you beat me up so much.

You told me not to say that to family.

Of course.

It hurt so much that I wanted to cry, but I couldn't help but smile.

Because

you said I was your family.

I felt so grateful.

I felt that I should

stay like that with you without changing for a long time.

But

I started to like you.

That's the truth.

But I realized something while we spent time apart.

I just

like it when you smile.

Even if I'm not the person beside you.

Even if you're a fangirl,

or there's another man beside you.

As long as you're happy, and you're smiling,

I'm happy, too.

You can call that a family, right?

My friend, who is so brave and has a really beautiful smile.

Sung Duk-mi.

I'm sorry for making you feel uncomfortable all this time.

I'm really sorry.

Will you accept me as your friend now?

Eun-gi.

Thank you for saying that.

And thank you for coming back.

You still have to give me a birthday gift.

I brought you one. Me.

What would I use you for?

A tiger is stronger than a lion.

Are you mad? I'll bring the Lion here.

-Bring him. -Are you sure?

-I'll throw him over my shoulder. -Don't be ridiculous.

How does a man focused on his work look from behind?

Do I look cool?

You look very cool.

Si-an,

I have

a lot to tell you.

By any chance,

did Ryan call you?

How do you think he knew your number?

I know.

I've known for a long time.

That you had a very painful past

and that I have an older brother.

But why didn't you tell me?

It was such a hurtful memory to you,

so I waited.

I waited until I grew old enough for you to tell me

and rely on me.

I thought you were still a baby.

Thank you, Si-an.

Did it go well with Ryan?

I guess it didn't go well.

I did something unforgivable.

Mom.

-Yes. -Let's show him

all of your paintings.

That doesn't sound like a good idea.

Why?

All of this happened

because of those paintings.

It would be too cruel.

Ryan has to see those paintings more than anyone.

He must see them.

At least for his own sake.

Mom,

wait here for a second.

Yes, Mr. Cha. I was just about to call you.

We found two more of Lee Sol's paintings.

We expressed our interest in purchasing them.

I'll call you again once we receive an answer.

Okay. Then is there just one piece left now?

Yes. We're trying our best to find it, so--

There's no need.

-Why? -I know who has the last painting.

I really hope Ryan will see that last piece.

Can you persuade him?

She's walking

such a far distance

at this late hour? My daughter Hyo-jin?

Mr. Kim, check how safe this neighborhood is.

Mom!

Mom, did you go grocery shopping?

Just some ingredients for japchae and some squid.

Do you like squid soup?

Yes. I love everything that you cook.

Let's go.

-Mr. Kim? -Yes, Ms. Eom.

Did you just hear Hyo-jin call her "mom"?

Yes.

What do you think?

Why are they walking arm in arm? Tell me what you think!

I think you've lost your daughter to her.

Yes, Duk-mi.

Director Gold, I'll send you an address, so head over here.

-What? -I received a sudden call.

The owner of Lee Sol's painting wants to show it to us.

It's the last remaining piece.

Hurry up, I'll be waiting.

This is where the painting is?

Yes, the owner kept it in the cathedral.

So we agreed to meet here.

You're here.

Duk-mi.

-To be honest-- -She did nothing wrong.

I'm the one who asked her to bring you here.

My mom also didn't know

that you were coming.

I'm sorry you came without knowing.

You can go back

if this is making you feel uncomfortable.

Mom.

Director Gold.

If it's hard to be here as Heo Yun-jae,

just think that you're here as the museum director.

We need to hold the exhibition.

And in order to do that, we need to look at the painting.

Can you show me

your last painting?

Ms. Lee Sol.

"Please protect this child."

That's what I prayed for as I decided to keep this here.

You don't remember, do you?

This is Yun-jae.

Heo Yun-jae.

Mom.

I'm hungry.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom, I'm hungry.

Mom.

-What do you want to eat, Yun-jae? -Doenjang soup.

-What? -Doenjang soup.

Mom, is this me?

We're both

smiling.

We look very happy.

Mom, look at this!

Mom, did you see that?

It's so pretty.

By the way, are you okay, Mr. Cha?

I'm sure you were also startled.

I might not have been as desperate as my mom,

but I've also been waiting for this day.

We finally found all of my mom's paintings.

And we even found Ryan, the child that my mom lost

because of her paintings.

-By any chance, are you an angel? -Goodness.

People often ask me that.

It's all thanks to you. Thank you.

It was nothing.

Ms. Lee, I'd like to officially introduce myself to you.

I'm Sung Duk-mi, the head curator of Cheum Museum of Art.

What brings you here at this hour?

I heard you know where the last painting is.

I don't want my paintings to go public--

Will you take a look at this first?

FIFTH-ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EXHIBITION WHITE OCEAN'S CHA SI-AN

If people only see bits and pieces of your series,

they'll all come up with different interpretations.

But if we also exhibit the last piece,

everyone who sees the paintings will be able to realize

the true meaning behind these paintings.

Your ardent affection

toward a certain child.

I really want to show that to Director Gold.

Not just as a curator,

but also for the happiness of the man I cherish.

You must like Yun-jae a lot.

It's not just because of that.

I want to see

your official debut exhibition at Cheum Museum.

Please give us your approval.

By the way, I've been wondering if I should ask you this or not.

What is it?

-No, never mind. -What is it? You can ask me.

By any chance,

are you my fan?

Your fan?

-I like you, so I guess I am. -Right?

Yes, I like White Ocean's music.

Thank you.

We're going to release a new song soon.

What's the genre?

-It's going to be hip-hop -Yes?

mixed with a little bit of acoustic...

You finally saw every single one of Lee Sol's paintings.

How did it feel?

I realized something once I saw the painting.

She loved me

and protected me.

I was a boy who was protected.

Then feel more of that love. I'll let your mother be with you today.

Go on.

Ms. Sung, the Chinese art dealer just called.

The seller agreed to sell Lee Sol's paintings.

Really? We'll be able to put all nine paintings on display then.

Did you locate the last one?

Shipping will begin next week.

Ms. Sung, Ms. Yu, we did it!

The merchandise is 99 percent ready, too.

I just need to put them on display now.

The exhibition will be held soon, so let's keep up the good work.

Sure thing!

Why didn't you tell me that moving artwork was this tiresome?

I forgot how exhausting it can be.

I wonder why we always forget.

It helps us do it again next time.

I know we're busy with the exhibition,

but shouldn't we be treated to a nice team dinner?

I am no longer in possession of my mom's credit card.

Maybe Ms. Sung's boyfriend can treat us.

My boyfriend?

Okay, why don't I ask him this time?

Get changed, guys.

Nice!

So these are the only places that I'm allowed to use?

That's not what we talked about.

Additional pieces will be put on display

and everyone wants a decent amount of space.

I'd appreciate your understanding.

-Hello, Ms. Choi. -Hello.

If you're not done here, I can come back later.

We're done.

Aren't we?

You say we are, so what choice do I have?

I have plans with a friend anyway.

A friend?

You have one in Korea?

Yes, thanks to Ms. Sung.

I'll get going then. Good luck, guys.

Thanks to me?

So what are you here for?

You'll have to spend some money today.

The staff members are exhausted from managing all the preparations.

A team dinner would boost our spirits.

Fine. How about that makgeolli place we went to?

No way.

-Why not? -You're really heavy.

But I won't get drunk today.

As if.

"As if"?

Why does that phrase sound so mean?

You should study Korean harder.

Here's your iced Americano.

Ju-hyeok, is it true that you're releasing an album?

I'll sign it for you when it's released.

You're what I call a successful fanatic.

You went from his fan to his sponsor.

It's crucial for fangirls to have a keen eye.

I may have taken some time off, but my taste is still there.

So that's why you married Seung-min.

Hey! Are you speaking ill of him?

-I thought you two were fighting. -He's mine to bad-mouth.

Hi.

Hello.

Who are you?

I was here before.

No, you're meeting her for the first time.

Why did you want to see me?

I'll be too busy once the exhibition starts,

so we should get drinks before it begins.

-On one condition. -We won't drink for too long.

Can I use the restroom first?

-Hi, Duk-mi. -Seon-ju.

I don't think I'll be able to see you tonight.

A team dinner came up.

All my friends have plans this evening.

Eun-gi has plans, too?

Apparently, he has a new friend.

She's not a friend.

-A new friend? -Yes.

They seemed close.

She's not a friend!

What will you be having tonight?

It'll probably be makgeolli.

It's Yun-jae's favorite.

Yun-jae?

It's Director Gold's Korean name.

Even his name is pretty.

I'll see you tomorrow then.

It's really hard to see her these days.

Seon-ju.

Who's Yun-jae?

Why did Duk-mi mention that name?

It's Director Gold's Korean name.

Director Ryan Gold?

Yes, he must've figured out what he was called before his adoption.

Let's go and get drinks.

I'm afraid I'll have to decline.

-Maybe next time. -There will be no next time.

Like I said, I'll be too busy.

We'll go for extra rounds next time. I'm sorry, but I have to go.

Bye, Seon-ju.

Bye.

If it's all right with you, we could drink together.

I'm good.

It'll probably be uncomfortable.

Right.

-Mom. -Yes?

You know...

What is it?

Well...

What is it?

That boy...

"That boy"?

Yes.

What was his name again?

Why are you bringing him up?

It's nothing. Let's just eat.

I don't know what came over me.

Go on and eat.

Here you go.

For the special exhibition--

Hold on a second. Isn't it Ms. Sung's birthday tomorrow?

It probably is.

We'll celebrate it as a group today,

and you two can enjoy the day alone together tomorrow.

What about the birthday cake, though?

PLACE AN ORDER

I'm ordering it right now. It'll be here soon.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

-Happy birthday to you -Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday to you -Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday, dear Ms. Sung -Happy birthday, dear Ms. Sung

-Happy birthday to you -Happy birthday to you

Thank you, everyone.

The cake is really good.

Cheers!

What are you doing?

Are you keeping him on a leash?

He won't drink a single drop of alcohol today.

-I'm going to. -You can't.

Are you taking herbal medicine?

-No. -Then why not?

He has something to do tonight.

As in what?

There's something we're going to do together.

That was too much information.

So, are you two really going to date or not?

What? Who do you mean? Us?

My goodness. That is absolutely never going to happen.

You never know what might happen in life. How could you be so sure?

Hey.

We should at least know that nothing will happen between us.

-What are you doing? -You should know how I feel, too.

Come on, please don't date!

I can barely stand looking at these two dating.

If you two date too, it'll be so annoying.

-Okay. -Calm down.

Enjoy a second round.

Director Gold, can't we go for a third round, too?

Knock yourself out.

Thank you so much.

-Let's go. -Goodnight.

Have fun.

What are we doing tonight?

You didn't even let me drink.

First of all, change into something comfortable. I'll wait.

HEO YUN-JAE

HEO YUN-JAE

Duk-mi?

Director Gold.

Duk-mi, what is this?

It's my birthday tomorrow.

I want to receive a birthday gift.

Draw a picture of me.

You know that

I can't draw.

You can do it.

You drew my hand last time.

Just do the same thing.

I must remind you

that my profile is beautiful.

But my neckline is even more gorgeous.

How do I look? Don't you want to start drawing?

You just have to trace the outlines of my face.

It looks pretty.

Artist Ryan Gold.

I love you.

I love you.

He's it! We need to run!

Come and catch us!

Hey!

My name is Sung Duk-mi, and I'm seven years old.

What's your name?

My name is

Heo Yun-jae.

Subtitle translation by Ju-young Park