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Mr. Jeong Jae-hoon?

I started playing golf again because of Ae-ra.

CHAMPION

-What the hell are you doing? -I could ask you the same thing.

Wasn't it obvious? I was flirting my ass off.

Do you finally get it?

Now you know how cheap and dirty I really am--

Nothing you do will drive me away.

So please don't do this.

Don't be an idiot.

Nothing I do will drive you away?

How dare you.

A loser like you should back off when told to.

Why is that?

Name one reason.

What?

If the reason is good enough,

I'll back off.

Fine, I'll give you a reason.

Do you even know

what I tried to do on the first day I met you?

Do you know what Gang-san and I were planning?

I do.

-What? -You were to get me into bed

and take pictures to blackmail me with.

I heard you…

talking to him on the phone.

I can't do this.

I don't want to do this anymore.

Fine. Do what you want.

Just kill me instead.

You accepted me

even though you knew?

Because he's the scumbag.

Not you,

but that bastard Joo Gang-san.

I won't leave you.

I'll stay by your side

and replace your pain with joy.

So don't think about leaving me

and lean on my shoulder instead.

NAMSEO HOSPITAL

The chef who made a miraculous return from the brink of death,

let me introduce you to An Yu-bin.

Today, I made vegetable porridge for the patient.

Go ahead and try it.

Wow, I'd rather die.

Do you mean that it's to die for?

No, it tastes foul--

Yes, you're right.

It's so delicious that I wouldn't even notice

anyone beside me dropping dead.

Since you find it so delicious,

could you perhaps devour the dish for our viewers?

DETECTIVE LEE BONG-U

I actually have a stomachache.

-You'll be fine, so eat up. -Hello?

Is this An Yu-bin's father?

I'm calling from the Seobu Police Traffic Division.

We identified the driver.

Come in.

Dr. Nam, how's your son doing?

He's good. Thank you for your concern.

We're glad.

Dr. Nam, hang in there, all right?

Thanks, guys.

For the time being, I'll only be seeing patients during the morning.

Got it. This came in while you were absent.

Here you go.

NAM JEONG-HAE

These as well.

I see.

NAM JEONG-HAE

TO JEONG-HAE

Dig in, will you?

You'll need the energy in order to yell and scream.

Is this how it'll be?

You're only hurting yourself.

What am I to you?

Not you too.

Are you kidding me?

It's like I'm invisible to you.

I mean nothing to you, don't I?

What about me? My purpose in life is being devoted to you.

Don't I matter to you?

Fine. Starve yourself for all I care.

Die if that's what you want!

You're hooked on dancing, right?

Says who?

What's up between you and your dance instructor?

The lady in unit 1002 saw you and that woman

shopping like a married couple.

Eun-sil, it's not what you think.

Now's not the time to gain a hobby.

How can you be this reckless?

Our daughter is only seven.

You need to earn as much money as you can while young,

so how could you waste your time on dancing?

What's up with you and that instructor?

Eun-sil, it's not what you think.

That's not the case, so don't get the wrong idea.

I'm late, so we'll pick this up later.

Honey, your briefcase!

Honey, your briefcase…

You forgot your briefcase!

He's lost his mind!

He's the one who told me not to worry about money.

Wait, what's this?

The driver who ran Yu-bin over

crashed into a guardrail while under the influence

and died on impact.

The car was unregistered and the driver had low credit

which made it harder for us to track.

Anyway, please read this and sign the document.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT

HAJEONG SEOBU POLICE STATION

Hey, you're back.

I see that he went back to sleep.

Long hours of sleep will speed up his recovery.

Did you meet the driver?

They're dead.

I was going to knock some sense into them with my fist,

but they're dead.

Ji-uk's here, isn't he?

Is someone at the door?

Dad.

Come on. Let's go home.

Don't bother. I'm not going home.

I won't until Mom approves.

Get out here!

Ask your mom for her approval.

Rather than refusing to go home until she does,

you'll go home and seek her approval.

You know how she is! She rarely changes her mind.

I don't care if she disowns me.

I won't go home until she approves.

-Dad… -What?

You'll cut ties with her?

Do you truly believe it's that easy

to cut ties with your parents?

Well, you brat,

it's not.

I say that from experience.

I don't regret choosing you and your mom,

but I shouldn't have severed ties with my own mom to do so.

I should've persuaded her until she approved.

You have no idea how much I regret

not doing so.

In my heart…

right here,

a nail is deeply embedded.

And it hurts.

Your mom may not show it,

but she's in agony over the fact

that she drove you away.

It's why…

you two shouldn't make this mistake.

Where on earth did I place my briefcase?

It contains my list of clients.

Unbelievable.

Now's not the time to gain a hobby. How can you be this reckless?

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

Head up there first…

and beg for her forgiveness.

Let her know that she means the most to you.

Got it?

Don't be Ae-ra's boyfriend, but your mom's son.

Got it, Dad.

Ji-uk, you've got this!

Did you end it with her?

What the hell are you doing?

I'm here to get your approval.

I won't move an inch until you approve.

Is this how it'll be?

There is no way I'll approve of you dating an orphan-slash-porn star.

I'll even be against it

long after my death.

I know that's not why you disapprove of her.

What do you mean?

I know…

why you're against me seeing her.

Did she…

tell you?

No.

I already knew.

You knew,

but you still dated her?

How…

How could you?

You two will never be happy.

What's wrong with you? What's gotten into you?

Do you want to see me take my own life because of this?

You're all I have.

You're the reason why I live and breathe.

Wishing for your happiness is how I get through life,

so how can you do this to me?

Dad said…

he regrets it deeply.

Not how he chose us over his family,

but the fact…

that he wasn't able to convince his mother

and wait for her to approve of us.

He told us not to repeat his mistake

and to seek your approval any way we can.

He begged me,

crying.

So please, approve of us dating.

You're the most important person to me,

and I don't want to lose you.

Mom, she can't live without me,

so please give us your approval.

I miss you, Mom.

Mom, I miss you so much.

Mom…

And change direction.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

Mr. Park has vascular dementia.

It's only in the early stage,

but I recommended dance classes to slow the progression.

All right. Don't forget to bounce.

Why aren't you putting it on?

I can't remember how to knot it.

Eight times two is sixteen.

Eight times three is twenty-four.

Eight times four is thirty-two.

Darling…

You're home. Have you eaten? I'll quickly fix something up.

I already ate.

Eun-sil, we need to talk.

What?

What is it? What do you want to talk about?

I'm…

dating my dance instructor.

You were right about it all along.

I want to build a life with her instead,

so…

let's get divorced.

Date her all you want.

I won't bother you about it.

Don't you get what I'm saying?

I want to be with a rich woman

who has a respectable career!

Did you…

perhaps…

look inside my briefcase?

Why didn't you tell me?

So what if you have dementia.

Don't you worry.

I'll make sure you're back to your old self.

Just trust me.

That's enough, damn it!

Leave when I'm setting you free.

If my condition worsens,

I'll even forget that I have dementia.

I'll gradually become violent

and mean.

I'll be home eating all day

and will have toileting problems.

In the end…

In the end…

It's all right. I can bear it all.

Eun-sil!

Could you

leave me if I were sick?

I might not recognize you in the end.

It's all right since I'll still remember you.

I might not even recognize Pu-reum.

And that's fine too because she'll always remember her dad.

It'll be all right, honey.

We'll still remember you,

so it'll all be okay.

Are you kidding me?

It's like I'm invisible to you.

I mean nothing to you, don't I?

What about me? My purpose in life is being devoted to you.

Don't I matter to you?

Dad regrets how he wasn't able to convince his mother

and wait for her to approve of us.

It's as if a dagger is stuck in his heart.

Even at the end

I'm not able to say the name of the one I love

Missing you is all that it takes

For you to forget my name

Mom, I've always been an obedient son.

So please let me have my way just this once.

As if being an orphan and a single mother isn't enough.

She's also a damn porn star.

How shameless.

How one can even show their face

after being nude for the world to see baffles me,

but you even seduced my son.

Mother,

I promise to do my best.

So please, just this once--

Don't you dare call me Mother!

I'd rather take my own life

than to approve of her.

So if you want to build a life with her,

you'll sever ties with me completely.

Let's go.

Mother, please reconsider.

I promise to make you proud.

I'll do anything you tell me to do.

So please, just give me a chance.

Stop that!

Hyeong-u.

Gosh, Hyeong-u!

What's the matter with you?

She literally said, "Over my dead body."

Let her disown me and leave it at that.

But she doesn't mean it.

I won't date you until she approves of me,

so do what you can to persuade her--

Gyeong-ja.

You're all I need.

I don't need anyone else. Certainly not my mother.

So let's start building our lives together.

I'm sorry that I can't be someone you can proudly show off.

I'm truly sorry.

Don't you dare say that.

No matter what people say,

you're the most inspiring woman ever.

I love you.

Wind brushes at my heart that misses you

It's so cold.

It'll all be forgotten now

The tear that drops at the sight of the sunset

-Mom. -"Mom"? My gosh! You're gross.

-Mom… -Let it all wash away

When the loneliness finally reaches up to me

When you're the one lonelier than I am

Mom…

That's when it'll be erased

My name will be forgotten

My name will be forgotten

You should go home and sleep comfortably.

I'm comfortable right here.

I guess we're still

at that age where the mind must be at ease for the body to be.

Who says we're old, right?

It's as if my life has been set anew.

I know. It feels like we've been reborn.

Hae-suk said…

she'll be going on a trip, right?

Yes, opening the bar must've taken a toll on her.

She needed time to recharge.

I wasn't going to say anything,

but I feel like you should know.

Hae-suk didn't go on a vacation.

Detective, I located Baek Hae-suk!

I found out where she is.

-Lead the way. -But you see…

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

TO MY FRIENDS

FROM YOUR FOREVER FIRST LOVE, HAE-SUK

What did you say happened to Hae-suk?

What did you mean?

What's this about Hae-suk dying?

What the…

What's this?

To my friends.

Please forgive me for popping up in your lives

only to disappear without saying goodbye.

When I left you all 20 years ago,

I promised myself never to seek you out.

But it was easier said than done.

Are you saying that her treasured belongings

were cremated with her?

Yes, she came to me before passing away

and asked that I do so.

I know it's illegal,

but I felt sorry for her.

What was cremated with her?

What were the objects you burned?

Well, there was a trophy from a golf tournament,

a cell phone, and…

That's right. A pair of red high heels.

My golden days were back when I had you all in my life.

My good friends who presented me with the most beautiful

and happiest memories.

There's…

one last favor I'd like to ask of you.

I never had the courage

to meet her myself.

Could you

seek Professor Gu out and apologize on my behalf?

I'm sorry, professor.

I'm sorry.

Where's my husband?

When will my husband get here?

She thinks that Man-sik is her husband.

Even now, she waits for him to visit.

I was going to kill him.

If someone hadn't beaten me to it, I would've killed him myself.

That rat bastard.

She's always like that.

The mixture of anger and yearning

results in random episodes.

It must be because

she can't get herself to hate nor forgive her husband.

THE LATE BAEK HAE-SUK

We went to see Professor Gu.

It shouldn't have taken us this long to seek her out.

HER MOST BEAUTIFUL ACT ENDS HERE

You were always there for me when I needed you.

Now it's my turn

to look after you.

My dear friends,

free yourselves from the pain

and be happy.

Today's show is the last one we put on as the men and women of Yeongang University.

Put forth your hard work and passion

to win over the audience with your performance.

All right, let's do this.

I'll take the photo.

In one, two, three.

-No way. -It's on you.

Jeez, I couldn't be more nervous.

-You're a nervous wreck. -What do I do?

-Do I look okay? -Are you seriously asking me that?

No wonder I'm cheating on you.

-Stop by my office. -Stop that.

-Do you like me? -Don't you fall for me.

-Unbelievable. -Hey.

-How do you expect to be my wife? -Don't be so obvious.

-You're unbelievable. -You really must like me.

Contact me again

and I'll tell your wife everything.

The choice is yours.

You've lost your mind.

You'll tell who?

I dare you to do your worst.

What are you doing?

-Come here. -Let go!

You little…

KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE PROFESSOR HAN EUNG-SIK

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

I'll alert the university council.

Who do you think you are to glare at me like that?

Do I look like one of your friends?

If you're a professor, you should act like one,

and set an example for your students.

Let me go, sir.

Unbelievable.

What if I don't? What will you do if I don't let you go?

-Damn it! -You little punk.

Where have you been?

What happened to your face?

Was it that prick?

Yes.

A man has died.

It's the humanities building of Yeongang University,

Professor Han Eung-sik's office. Yes.

Please come quickly.

Yes.

Are you sure you were all together?

-Yes. -Yes.

I'll find out once I investigate.

How many times do we have to tell you?

We were all at the final rehearsal.

It's okay.

We were all in the middle of our final rehearsal,

weren't we?

Of course. There's no need to be scared.

We have an airtight alibi.

I haven't seen a dead body before,

but who cares?

Exactly. It's not like we killed him, right?

Let's hang in there, guys.

-Is she the suspect? -Yes, the murder suspect.

I'll go abroad to study like you want, Dad.

But on one condition.

I'd like you to hire a good lawyer for my friend.

She…

has been arrested for murder.

PROFESSOR HAN EUNG-SIK OF YEONGANG UNI FOUND DEAD IN OFFICE

Unbelievable.

So Baek Hae-suk did what she did

to return the favor to her friends

for killing that professor 20 years ago?

Jeez.

Are we supposed to call this a grand friendship?

Detective, what happens now?

The evidence we need is all gone.

What this means is pretty obvious.

We now have two unsolved cases instead of one.

AUTOPSY REPORT

-Let's grab something to eat. -Sure.

First Man-sik and now Hae-suk.

How can this be?

Unbelievable.

Tell me about it.

I still can't believe that Hae-suk

came back into our lives.

It almost feels like a dream.

Come to think of it, Hae-suk did seem different

when she came by to see Yu-bin.

She's always been like a ray of sunshine,

but there was something gloomy and calm

about her demeanor.

Really?

I didn't notice.

All I questioned was the suitcase she was dragging along.

Damn it. I should've stayed longer that day.

Still, thanks to Hae-suk, we went by to see Professor Gu.

Don't you feel less guilty now?

I was surprised by the warmth I felt when she patted my back.

It wasn't easy suppressing the tears.

Gosh, look at the time.

Eun-sil's probably up waiting for me.

I should get going, guys.

Me too. I have a script to read.

What about you guys?

You go ahead.

Will those two be okay?

They need to hash it out sooner or later.

It won't be easy for Gung-cheol

to forgive Jae-hoon for what he did.

I know.

I guess we can't ever go back to being the Band of Merry Men.

Probably.

Still, we might be able to after some time.

Think about us 20 years ago.

Hold on.

That means we'll be 60 when we team up again then.

Well, don't ask me.

I'm not even sure I'll be alive until then.

Chun-bok, you must live a long life.

Who can I have fun with

if you're not here?

I want to live a long life too.

Ms. Baek disappeared into a pile of ashes

along with all the evidence.

I guess that automatically concludes

the Joo Gang-san murder case.

I came by to tell you this in person since it seemed liked

the right thing to do.

But…

who do you think

she could have done this for?

Mr. Jeong?

Mr. An?

Or maybe it was for you, Ms. Nam.

You don't actually have to answer.

I only asked out of pure curiosity.

Anyway, it's all over now.

Good night.

Why did you turn yourself in?

Because I killed him.

Did you forget what I said?

I said even if you did kill him, you never killed him.

That's wishful thinking on your part.

The fact that I killed him is still true.

Or maybe you put on a deliberate show knowing that the evidence was destroyed.

Right. Well, whether it was a show or not

doesn't really matter.

What matters is that

the evidence is long gone.

Then what now?

Tell me what I should do.

What…

What should I do?

If I tell you,

will you comply?

Yes.

I will.

Forget everything and start over.

It's what Hae-suk wanted.

However,

stay out of my life.

It wasn't just that prick

you killed.

You see,

you also destroyed my beliefs.

My beliefs were my everything

which means you killed my soul with your actions.

Let's make sure…

we never…

cross paths again.

Ms. Baek disappeared into a pile of ashes

along with all the evidence.

Who do you think

she could have done this for?

You gave me

the best memories of my life,

but I feel like I never gave you anything in return.

That's what I feel most guilty about

and regret the most.

You're back.

I was out late, wasn't I?

You should've gone home to get a proper rest.

I'm good. It's you who should take your own advice.

I'll stay here by his bed.

Gung-cheol.

Yes?

Let's now…

forget about it all.

We said that we would,

but we never did.

So let's do it for real this time.

We'll forget

and bury everything.

Are you…

aware…

of what happened?

Yes.

Detective Cho came by.

Let's forget about it all.

That doesn't mean we should forgive anyone,

but…

we shouldn't let Hae-suk's death be for nothing.

Right?

Our friend gave us a parting gift.

We should accept it.

It wasn't just that prick

you killed.

You see,

you also destroyed my beliefs.

My beliefs were my everything

which means you killed my soul with your actions.

Jae-hoon,

let this be as far as you go.

Stop pining after a woman who doesn't love you back

and search for a life that's truly yours.

A MONTH LATER

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

What's there to mull over? Just put it back out on the market.

Exactly. She left the property under your name.

Hae-suk poured her soul into revamping this place.

It'll be a waste to sell it.

I guess you're right.

Hold on. Why don't you just run the bar?

You're in between jobs anyway.

He's right. You currently don't have a job.

It's why I'm asking this.

Chun-bok, join me.

Me? That's just absurd.

He's not wrong. You know he's not 100 percent all there.

-Rethink that offer. -I have and that's my conclusion.

You're well enough to do this

and your doctor told you to stay as active as possible.

I'll help, so join me.

Really?

Would I be able to do this?

Your place at work has been touch and go anyway.

Why don't you resign

and begin your new life as a bar owner?

I'll come by and help when I have the time.

So probably every day.

I guess that's true.

Maybe I should get a job here too.

Gung-cheol, don't you need a headwaiter?

It's too tiny for three employees. We'll make nothing.

Tiny? This is what you call tiny?

Being older should make you wiser, not more selfish.

Also, stop eating those.

Only so much can help, you know.

I only eat one packet a day.

By the way, it's been a while since I heard from Jae-hoon.

I just hope everything's all right with him.

Unbelievable.

Have you been living on booze?

It's like you have a death wish.

Anyway, you've had enough.

-Give it back. -What's wrong with you?

This isn't like you at all.

What is it to be like me?

What does it mean to be like me?

You don't bat an eye even when the world falls apart.

Nothing can make you bleed

and you don't care at all even if someone

drops dead in front of your eyes.

That's how you are.

You just described a monster.

I thought you knew.

Inhumane is what you are,

so stop pretending to have a heart.

You told Hae-suk, didn't you?

Why would you tell her that?

Why would you burden her poor soul?

She's the one who pitied you though.

She felt bad for who you've become.

She thought she should at least save your soul

which is why she took them.

Save me?

-My soul? -So please don't be this way.

Move on from the mistakes you made

and be the selfish, arrogant, and obnoxious jerk you are.

Be yourself, damn it.

If I do,

will you bring the evidence back?

What?

I'll be myself again,

so…

bring back the evidence.

What's the matter with you?

It's been a month, so why can't you move on?

You can't, can you?

Since that's the case, mind your own business and get lost.

Dr. Nam, please say that you'll be back next year.

Of course.

Then until you do, we'll watch over

the hospital.

Nurse Im, I'm grateful for your hard work.

You too, Nurse Jeon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mr. Jeong strongly claims to be the killer,

but with all the damning evidence now gone,

we won't be able to arrest him for the crime.

You're headed back to the States?

Yes, didn't I tell you?

I'm flying out this evening.

I figured I should get out of your sight as soon as possible.

I only make you pick up the bottle more.

So cut back on the drinking and grab yourself some meals.

And get back to work too. Aren't you worried about your patients?

Cancel the flight. Stay for a few more days.

Is this you being clingy?

I guess you're still buzzed.

-Mo-ran-- -Sorry, but I can't.

Because if I stay any longer, I might end up being the clingy one.

I'll get going then.

Let me take you to the airport.

Forget it. Airport goodbyes are the lamest.

If…

you're able to move on from that certain someone in your heart,

give me a call.

Your pain, wounds, and sorrow.

Your good qualities, bad qualities, what you lack, and your trauma.

I doubt there's another woman in this world

who can accept and understand it all.

So call me once you've straightened out.

I'll even take back the soulless version of you.

I'll get going.

Hold on.

I almost forgot my goodbye.

Judging by that look, you must like my parting gift.

-Hi, Gung-cheol. -Hi, Mo-ran.

I came by to pick up the plates and cutlery,

but you're not home.

Of course.

What's the passcode?

Sure.

Just so you know, Hae-suk's suitcase…

was empty.

It was empty.

FROM YOUR FOREVER FIRST LOVE, HAE-SUK

Subtitle translation by: Hye-lim Park