All language subtitles for Single In Seoul 2023 720p WEB-DL

(Lee Dong Wook Lim Soojung)

(E Som)

(Jang Hyun Sung Kim Ji Young)

(Lee Mi Do Lee Sang Yi Ji E-Suu)

No way. I checked twice.

Must I come and find typos?

Twice means two people

go through it once each!

But Byung-su is still a trainee.

Then train him fast.

I told you, books...

Aren't made alone!

I'll check again.

Oh, no.

(Microdust)

Hello, boss. I'm listening.

What?

Why!

Why do unusual things happen

to writers who sign on with us?

The author of "Health First"
gets sick

and stops writing.

The lawyer who wrote "Easy Law"

gets scammed.

The songwriter
of "Love Being Alone"

suddenly gets pregnant!

I guess artists are like that.

The communication expert who wrote

"Laws of Communication"
is ghosting.

That's why, chief editor,

you should've watched Choi Su-lin.

Yes, it's all my fault.

I should've made sure
she carried condoms.

Watch that mouth of yours!

What do you think?

Should we call in a shaman?

Good idea!

Why you...

How about publishing

just "Single in Barcelona"?

Author Hong
is our main headliner anyway.

The Publication Promotion Agency

funding requires a series.

Where can we find a new writer?

(University Prep)

Whoa. Hunky.

(Park Young-ho)

I'm Park Young-ho,

your new essay teacher.

No clapping.

You may think subjects like
Korean literature

and essay writing
are classy and easier to prepare.

Especially essays!

They're difficult
in university entrance exams.

So, let's not get too excited.

The girl with dark glasses,

don't twirl your pen.

Boy in second row.

Spit out your gum.

Now,

what must we objectively do?

Identify the thesis.

If you understand
the thesis in an essay?

You're gold!

May I ask a question, Mr. Park?

I'm done working. Tomorrow.

Mr. Park! Where are you going?

No staff dinner?

I have a prior engagement.

Meeting your girlfriend?

(Single in Seoul)

He's bordering on
being sentimental and pretentious.

Writers need to be

sentimental and pretentious!

Who recommended him?

I found him myself.

"Searching for single men."

He lives in Seoul
and his posts aren't bad.

His place is clean like a hotel.

Great food-for-one photos
and recipes.

He takes good pictures.

He has to write well.

We're not publishing pictures.

His writing isn't bad either.

Though it's short, he has sense.

Informative,
sensible, and stylish!

He has everything it takes
to be a good writer!

I'll meet him.

Good decision.
I'm sure you two will get along.

He looks like a meticulous man

who talks a lot,
but not what's really inside.

He's probably excessively
narcissistic and stubborn.

He's always alone,

so he probably has no friends.

Chief editor Joo...

I bet he's a difficult man.

- Right?
- That's right.

Isn't this great?

We're all alums here.

Right?

It's nice to start off
on a good note!

Young-ho, remember Hyun-jin?

- No.
- Of course!

Young-ho? You don't remember?

That's understandable.

Hyun-jin is not the type

to enflame men's hearts.

What do you mean?

I set them on fire all the time!

You really don't remember me?

Joo Hyun-jin, class of '03?

Back off.

That's bad manners.
Apologize and wear your glasses.

Jeez.

I don't remember.
That's why I have no friends.

How can you not remember?

I guess this publishing company
isn't busy?

Yes, we're busy.

I'll get to the point.

I don't know
how much you've heard,

but we planned an essay series on

being single in the city.

We have writers for Barcelona,

Seoul, and New York.

But the writer for Seoul

suddenly got pregnant

and can't write
about being single, so...

So you're asking me to sub in?

No! Let me explain.

Yes, it's a sub.

But it's not like
we choose just anyone.

While looking
for a suitable writer,

Boss showed us your social media

and our editing team agreed.

How about saying impressed
rather than agreed?

Not quite impressed,
but we liked what we saw.

We'll discuss on how to make
good use out of your social media.

We'll discuss on how to make
good use out of your social media.

You said
you wanted to be a writer.

Because I don't want to deal with

people like her.

I want to work on my own.

Writers don't publish books alone.

Ever seen a book
without an editor?

Even the Bible has an editor.

Is there another editor?

Listen.

She may talk without thinking,

but she's the best editor.

She's really good at her job.

- Look.
- Thank you.

- She's a smart gal.
- Oh, no! Darn it!

She's different when she works.

I swear.

Now, let's summarize
what we've learned so far.

Essays aren't written with magic
but logic.

It means there's a formula.

Or else, it's wrong,
not different.

Your unique style
is not respected in essays.

Just follow my methods

and I'll make sure
you learn the tips

to target the best universities
in the country.

What?

He talks well like a show host.

He's got the tone
to keep listeners glued.

He's not boring,
but very informative.

He pushes and pulls

to keep people's attention.

He can't be boring,

not with a face like that.

You think?

I guess he's good looking.

That's a warning, ma'am!

That's judging
a book by its cover!

I'm suddenly so bored.

Hello?

What is it this time?

I was just thinking about you.

What do you mean?
Of course people read books!

Is he having an affair?

Who put liquor in here?

Look through the project plan,

then decide if you'll do it.

(Publishing Plan)

Isn't it great?

It's nice.

The mountain is...

Overall,
it's convincingly written.

Are you okay
with the chapter plans?

Things like walking, resting,

eating, and living alone in Seoul

need to be shown
in an intuitive way.

Writer Hong has agreed to write

on Barcelona like this, too.

It's primitive but not bad.

Anything else you don't like?

Lots.

You changed
"It's good to be alone"

to "It's okay to be alone."

That changes the tone of my book.

Yes. I'm asking you
to change the tone.

I can't because
I don't agree with that.

Even if I did,

I won't say singles must live well

to live well with others later.

That's too cliche.

You expect me to say that too?

Why?

There's probably a reason why
everyone says that.

No one is completely alone.

Right.
We're not alone from birth.

I mean

people can live
with minimal relationships.

And "it's okay" sounds like

you're consoling.

I think you need to be
alone to be evolved,

especially men.

You know you can't add stuff

like "especially for men", right?

Okay. I'll watch that.

But I'm not changing my mind.

It's true that it's good
to be alone.

It may be true,
but it's not a fact.

It's more like a twisted truth
through your life.

Twisted truth?

Where'd you get that idea?

You want me to change my ideas

to yours?

What are you, a dictator?

Or are you power tripping?

The writer has the upper hand
in our contracts.

(Publishing Contract)

I have the upper hand?

Will you stamp it or not?

It's good to be alone, no!

It's okay even if you're alone?

How about it's okay to be alone?

Fine.
We need different views.

I'll stamp it later.

I need more time.

But we don't have time.

If you don't want to...

Who says I don't?

Then stamp it now, please.

If you don't have your stamp,
you can sign it.

I thought you didn't want to,

but you've prepared a lot.

I can take a taxi home.

No need to drive me.

I don't want to impose.

It's on the way.

I'm not the type
to beat around the bush.

Okay.

Going on a blind date today?

Your makeup seems different too.

Your heels are too high.
Be careful or you'll fall.

For someone who likes singlehood,

why so much interest in others?

Just saying what I noticed.

Your skin tone is cool,

so instead of orange,
try pink tones.

Nice car.

I love this car in red!

Hop in.

How can a girl be so...

No derogatory remarks, remember?

Okay. I won't!

But no one should do this

to a car.

Jeez.

What are you doing?
It's bothering me.

What about this?
This doesn't bother you?

What's your address?

Just drop me off

at the nearest subway station.

Are you using this
as an air freshener?

You don't live in
this car, do you?

Please stop.

Leave it.

I have things organized my way.

People who don't organize
always say that.

You lied about
not remembering me, right?

If not,

why do you talk
like you've known me?

You remember.

Knock-knock.

Hello.

Were you busy last week?

We need you to come

to remind us it's Wednesday.

Since you didn't come,

the week felt so long.

Oh, really?

Thanks for the review on Instagram

about our book, 'The Prophet'.

We got more attention
thanks to you.

That was your company's book?
It figures.

The book was great.

I couldn't help raving about it.

How can I ever thank you

for all your help?

No worries.

How about a cup of coffee?

He's so cute.

See? It's a greenlight, right?

So did you go out for coffee
with him or not?

I sent him a coffee coupon.

Are you kidding me?

It's so obviously a greenlight.

I thought I'd play
a little hard to get.

Wanna change it to a redlight?

Did he ask you out

or go to bed with him?

He just asked for a cup of coffee.

Why play hard to get?

He's not completely my type,

but he makes me curious.

But Sun-woo lives in Bundang.

That's a bit far.

Don't go overboard.

Stop imagining things.

Soon, you'll be naming his baby.

You should've seen
the way Sun-woo looked at me.

Remember that coffee shop?

You saw
a man fold a piece of paper

and leave it behind.

You got so flustered and wondered

if you should date him or not.

I did?

It turned out to be the receipt.

Why did the jerk
fold his receipt and leave it?

Remember?

You have a good memory.

It was so long ago.

It was last summer.

And that spinning instructor!

He liked me!
He was just really shy.

Hello! Go in.

If he's so shy,

why'd he bring 20 people
to dinner on you?

There is more.

That guy...

You said he looks like
a handsome Middle Eastern man.

You bought a jade mat from him!

That was ages ago.

I have no luck in dating.

You think it's luck?

You grow apart without
ever getting close to men.

Don't you think that's weird?

Look at all these great books!

How's business?
How much do you make per day?

Is this a tax audit?

Why do you want to know?

Don't you want to come back
to editing?

I hated editing so much.

Now that I stopped doing it,
I realized

it totally sucked.

By the way,

how about Young-ho,
the new writer?

You heard?
He signed on yesterday.

Really?

Was Young-ho close with the boss?

I think they met at
alumni gatherings and such.

I think they met at
alumni gatherings and such.

Then why did he insist on him?

(Publishing Plan)

Oh my gosh! What is this?

A contract?

- Were you scouted?
- No.

A publishing company?

You're publishing a book?

- Just a short essay book.
- Wow!

The small publishing company
begged for my help.

But please don't mention this
to our director.

Of course, I won't.

Hi, Mr. Park.

- You're writing an essay book?
- What?

That jerk.

It's okay!

It'll mention
our tutoring school, right?

- Then you'll mention me too?
- No, don't worry.

It's okay. You can write me in.

Let me know
if you need my picture.

It's okay. Write it well.

I'll root for your essay.

Dad! What's wrong?

Will you take a picture
of me doing planks?

What's wrong with this screen?

It's a photo effect.

The pictures turn out
cute with that.

Give me my phone.

Your fiance likes muscular men?

Hyun-jin.

You don't exercise to show others.

You do it for your health.

Then why add photo effects

to your pictures?

That's in trend these days.

I guess late love affairs
are scary.

Love affairs are scary
early or late in life.

You have a lot of energy, huh?

Then use that to cook for me.

People will make fun of me

if I cook for my grown daughter.

Says who? You'll be complimented
for being caring.

Hello?

I just set the table for Hyun-jin

and started reading a book.

Oh, my.

I just made some soup and eggs.

A caring father? Oh, please.

Hyun-jin!

You're getting ready
to move out, right?

(Living Along in Seoul)

(Part 1 - Walking Alone)

(The Single Person, The Life,
and Love)

(Part 1 - The Single's Dilemma)

Those who don't live alone,
you're all guilty!

Has there ever been a time

humans have lived more well-off?

We have great food,
clothing, shelter,

transportation and Internet.

Then what about
the happiness index?

Ironically,
people are living under

more dissatisfaction and stress.

Why?

Because we have less time alone.

Yes, right here.

We live alongside others all day

as someone's client, co-worker,
or teacher.

We play so many different roles.

There is not enough time
for you to be yourself.

Even at home, do you want to be
someone's lover,

husband, parent, son-in-law,
or brother-in-law?

Don't change for someone else.

If you want to be yourself,

singlehood is the answer.

The answer?

This is so frustrating.

Is there something wrong
with Mr. Park's draft?

Way too many.

I asked him to write intuitively,
but he's too resolute.

I asked him to write intuitively,
but he's too resolute.

He's an instructor all right.

He asks questions
and gives the answers.

- Did Ms. Hong send her draft?
- Yes.

Things don't change much
in the city of Barcelona.

It takes several centuries
to build a church here.

The unchanging city gives
a sense of security

with many passing people.

To enjoy short relationships

without changing myself,

this is the most suitable city.

I'm jealous.

I knew it.

Ms. Hong's draft is easy
and catchy.

That's why I chose her.

But her tone is so different
from Young-ho's.

That's why I chose you.

Listen. Ask him to write about his
first love too.

He has a first love?

Wasn't he a born single?

Nope. He can't be a single.

He's never been single before.

First love? It's not fun.

Why do people always rave

about first love stories?

They've probably never been
someone's first love.

That's why they're curious.

Try writing about it.
I think it'll be interesting.

You know

that's like telling a vegetarian
to write about having meat.

Don't write about having meat,

but quitting meat.

There must be a reason

why they turned vegetarian.

Can you step aside?

You said you voluntarily
quit dating.

Dating? First love?
I don't even remember.

It works well still.

I'll leave this

since you bought it for me.

No, just take it.

Take your watch

and half-burned candle too.

Take your Ugg boots
and everything else.

You should
re-wallpaper this place.

Worry about your fiance's house!

What's the reason?

You're too kind.

I'll be better.

See? You're too kind.

What?

I found another man.

Love is like a car accident.

What damn car accident!

Will you splash it on me?

You were that bad of a loser?

Maybe there were other reasons?

Was it like that
with your first love, too?

Probably not.

Was it a traumatic first love?

Don't get any ideas.

There's no such thing
as my first love.

Move.

- I heard there is.
- Says who?

My boss.

Dammit.

(My First Love)

Park Young-ho, born in Seoul.

You don't have any experience?

No, it's my first job.

Are you a student?

I'm a Korean Literature major.

Hello.

You're here early.

He's here for an interview.

He's a university student.

Thanks.

- You're a student?
- Yes.

A highly educated worker

for a laundry room job, huh?

Who was that lady?

Ms. Hong?

You'll be working with her.

She started a week ago.

She's your senior.

What senior? It's just a week.

How about sushi?

That's my spot.

- You owe me one.
- What?

What are you reading?

Oh, no!

Haruki's book.

If it's good, lend it to me?

Sure. I will when I'm done.

Your hands are swollen.

Your hands can get ruined here.

Put lotion on often.

There is lotion
all over the hotel.

(Hong Joo-ok)

You have a pretty name.

Here.

But you started a week earlier!

Happy birthday.

Thanks.

So? What happened next?

- What?
- I read your draft.

Your first love story
is honest and interesting.

But there's got to be more, right?

That's it.

This is where the readers
get more curious.

Aren't you the one who's curious?

Yes, I'm curious too.

A writer who makes
an editor curious!

Forget it. Bye.

Jeez.

Anyway, my writing
made her curious, huh?

Why? What part is funny?

I just read here

a conversation we had.

I'll read the rest tomorrow.

Okay.

- Is it boring?
- No. I need to rest.

Stop feeding the cat.

Stray cats have a lifespan
of 2 or 3 years.

I should feed it while I can.

Don't eat sushi on rainy days.

- Sushi, please!
- Meat!

Please go ahead.
I'll be right there.

Sure.

Why'd you come?

We promised to watch
a movie tonight.

Wasn't that tomorrow?

Sorry, I have a staff dinner now.

Let's talk later at home.

Chief!

Young-ho!

Long time no see.
How are you?

- Where's Joo-ok?
- Ms. Hong?

She quit a while ago.

I should go.

Foolishly, I went through several
fiery relationships

and ended back at square one.

I thought maybe I'm not meant

to have relationships.

(Order completed)

Soon, something
miraculous happened.

The world helps those

who spend on themselves.

With the online shopping points
I used to buy women gifts,

I gave a gift to myself
for the first time.

Then,

a whole new world
opened up before me.

Investments in a relationship

like money, time, and effort,

I decided to use
on myself instead.

Have you ever
bought yourself a ring?

How about a watch?

Or AAA steak just for yourself?

Efforts for yourself

will never let you down.

I wanted caramel popcorn.

Why get cheese popcorn?

You said you like cheese popcorn.

Fine, I'll go exchange it.

Forget it. You eat it all.

Only when you're alone,

you can see

who you are, your tastes,
and your emotions.

When you're no longer judged

by your background,

you find out what you hate

and what makes you happy.

(Young-ho loves Young-ho)

I want to ask couples out there.

When was the last time
you felt excited?

As a single, I'm excited all day.

Every day is a celebration!

Hello?

Let's push our meeting back
an hour.

I'm house hunting now.

Will one hour be enough for that?

Of course.
They're pretty much the same.

No, they are not!

Where are you now?

The sunlight!

Please take a look.

It's cloudy today,
but this faces south.

Imagine standing here in the sun

with a Starbuck's coffee in hand.

It's nice.

Actually...

You can look inside.

At a price like this,
it won't last long.

It could be leased
in a few hours.

It could be leased soon?

Here's the last room.

Ta-da!

It's noisy.

That's nothing.

It's a new condo,

so they left the window open
for fresh air.

It's a double pane window.

If you close it like this,
it's so quiet.

But you need
some background noise.

White noise helps

with sleeping.

How about this?

I'll ask for a new door lock
and bidet here.

That's a lot of money.
It's a great deal, you know.

A door lock and bidet
sound nice,

but we'll keep looking.

Right.
Thank you.

Scratch this place off.

There are 6 units here
with hardly any parking.

Only 3 cars will fit here.

It's okay during the day,

but what happens after work?

A parking war.

And why do you need an elevator

when you're young?

Just take the stairs.

It'll give you more square footage.

See that streetlamp?

You won't be able to sleep
at night because of that.

You can rent a 2-bedroom unit

without paying a realtor.

Daylight, draft, water pressure
and transportation

are important,

but it'll be hard to find a place
that checks off all the boxes.

You have to prioritize

what is more or less important.

Get your deliveries
using a man's name.

Use rough sounding names
if you can.

Like Archer or Axel.

I've decided on the third place.

It didn't have CCTVs.

Ask for them.

Who cares about CCTVs?

Stop watching crime shows.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

Do you know how to pay
for electricity and water?

I'll find it on the Internet.

Do you know how to set that up?

I'll find it with my cell phone.
Happy?

Turn the car around up here.

That reminds me!

Give me a pair of shoes

- you don't wear.
- Right.

Leaving men's shoes
in single women's homes...

Why would I have shoes
I don't wear?

See you.

What?

I don't get him.

One minute he's thoughtful,
then he's cold.

(Where Do You Live?)

Really?

Okay.

Then let's do it
with the design meeting.

I'll call Young-ho to join us.

Bye.

Hi, Sun-woo.

You're interested in
home decorating too?

I've been forced
to move out soon.

I should do some research.

Then, it's perfect.

It's a home welcoming gift.

It's one of our bookstore's
latest goods.

What is it?

Oh! I love it!

Since you like it,
here's one more for a set.

They're limited-edition cups.

The point is he gave me two cups.

It must mean one for me

and one for him.

How can you think that?

You normally think,

he must've had an extra one.

I only told him that I'm moving.

Did he notice I'll be on my own?

He's so obvious
about his feelings.

Don't jump the gun.

Of course he'll congratulate
your move.

He wouldn't say,
"Oh, that's too bad."

Why you...

See?

Read the texts here.

Okay. Build up the courage
next week to...

Are you crazy?

Why? Was I too straightforward?

Still, I should drop hints.

Oh, my god!

He's just saying
see you next Wednesday.

You always go there
on Wednesdays!

- You're making me dizzy.
- Look at the details.

- Do you see the smiley eyes?
- Yes.

It's all over the place.

Obviously, using smiley eyes
is a habit.

You worry too much
like an old lady.

I'm going to be straightforward.

No! You're going backwards!

Forget it.

She's clueless, not me.

Did you rent a place?

Young-ho helped me.

He's like an expert.

He checked everything thoroughly
and compared prices.

It sounds like Young-ho
may be interested in you.

What?

Park Young-ho? No way.

He only likes himself.

Really?

We'll be using a warm color

with a modern design book band.

We'll also use
a thin, colorless vellum paper

to reduce thickness.

There aren't many pages.

Wouldn't eLight paper be better?

As the books size is
on the small side,

we can expect to have more pages.

Right.

Let's go with vellum paper
instead of eLight paper then.

Okay.

By the way, do we have someone
to write the recommendation?

How about author Na Gwang-ryeol?

No way.

We've used his recommendations
too much.

Do you have anyone in mind?

How about our junior Young-jin,

- the YouTube star?
- Too weak.

And it should be someone
who is single.

I have an uncle who is single

and is on TV sometimes.

Really? What does he do?

He's a priest.
He's on Peace TV sometimes.

He's a celebrity.

I see.

- Go wash your face.
- Yes, ma'am.

Let's look for the recommendations

and end it for today.

How about a staff dinner out?

Dinner?

I'm on herbal medicine.
I can't drink alcohol now.

I have to also avoid spicy
and flour-based food.

Okay. Wash your face
and go home.

It's okay, ma'am.

I think going to staff dinners
is part of the job.

Says who? It's okay, really!

You don't have to come.
Go home.

No, it's okay.

We're not okay.

No alcohol!

Mr. Park!
You're good at grilling meat.

- Did Ye-ri surprise you?
- Yes.

We're used to this.

Next, she'll make soju-beer,
milk-beer,

sweet and bitter beer,
soju-coffee,

and finally fruity-beer
for dessert.

Ye-ri loves staff dinners,

so she'll never quit.

Thank you.

How about a toast?

Wait. That guy isn't here.

- The priest's nephew.
- Oh, him?

Can you warm this up for me?

Let's toast!

- Remember our members!
- Remem...

What are you doing?

There it was.

I'm lousy at everything else

besides publishing.

I can see that.

Oh, it shows, huh?

Thanks for noticing.

Why do you want to be a writer?

Why the suddenly serious question?

I've always wanted to be one,

and I think I can do it now.

So confident!

New writers believe that

their books will shock the world.

But when it's released,

they're the ones who are shocked.

Because they don't sell much.

Everyone tries his or her best,

but anything can happen
in publishing.

Then why do you work so hard

if you don't know
what will happen?

Me?

I just started out in publishing

when it was time to get a job.

At first, I thought
it was just a job.

Then I saw someone

reading a book I published
on a subway.

I felt so proud.

Since then, I decided
I should make good books.

I'm still working
towards that dream.

What is your definition of
a good book?

A book that sells well.

Royalties don't grow on trees.

We're here

because we love making books.

To my colleagues and myself,

I want to give enough
to make our next book.

Chief!

How about talking down

casually to each other?

It's not the right time.
Sit down.

Yes, ma'am.

Not!

Why should I?
My legs are cramped!

Cho Ye-ri!

Stop making bomb shots!

You're our company's bomb!

I am?

Okay.

And stop taking off your socks
when working at night!

Byung-su.

I think you should stop.

Oh Yoon-jung!

Who are you talking to?

Look people in the eyes
when you speak,

stupid!

Funny, huh?

Wanna see something
more hilarious?

See this?

See the red blob? It's your face!

You get red when you drink!

So why do you keep drinking?

Are you stupid?

Aren't you too old
to be drinking like that?

Ow!

How many lives do you have?

It's talking down time!

You've said enough!

Are you drunk on your medicine?

- I didn't drink it yet.
- Go wash your face!

- Let's toast.
- Sure.

What's with him?

It's cold.

- What should we have?
- I'm starving.

- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.

Jeez!

Joo Hyun-jin!

What are you doing in there?

It's nothing. Just go.

Are you drunk?

No, I'm not. Just go!

Fine, but you should come out.

It's the men's bathroom.

Just my damn luck!

Do you know the couple
that just came in?

I don't know the woman,

but Sun-woo works at
the bookstore I go to.

So? Do you owe him money?

No. I...

I thought Sun-woo liked me.

So?

I texted him and said
to be brave.

Brave for what?

I said he could ask me out.

Oh, you did, huh?

I also said,

None but the brave
deserve the fair.

Did you just laugh?

Think this is funny?

He even gave me two cups!

Wait. Hold on.

(Men's Bathroom Key)

Hyun-jin? You're not using
the toilet, right?

Are you dressed?

Why would I not be dressed
inside the men's bathroom!

I'm opening the door.

Ready?

Let's try to get out
without being noticed.

Hold on.

Ma'am!
Can we buy some of your kimchi?

My boyfriend says it's so good.
He wants to buy some.

Do you sell kimchi too?

- Jeez!
- It's Gat kimchi.

You like this, right?

I do?

Ah, yes.

- Enjoy the kimchi.
- Thanks.

You like Gat kimchi?

But can we leave like this
without saying goodbye?

They have the company card.

They won't remember

when I left.

Wasn't that like in the movies?

Can we let go of our hands now?

I'm so embarrassed.

I wasn't really interested in him,

but he was so nice to me.

Right. He even gave you two cups.

Right! Why give me so many?

Meaningless kindness.

It should be a crime.

Right. It should be a crime.

Thanks! You're the best.

Why do you talk
like we're friends?

You don't seem drunk.

It's been a long, hard day.
I could use a friend.

You're not that much older.

I saw your ID.
You're only a year older.

Hello?

That's right.

Please come to that address.

Thank you.

- I'll do it.
- Hold still.

I can tie a knot
that can't be undone.

There!

Chief!

Give us the company card!

- Ye-ri has it!
- Yes, ma'am!

The taxi is here.

(Did you get home safely?)

(I had fun tonight)

(Joo Hyun-jin)

To singles,
flings are mere indulgences.

No!

Snap to it, Park Young-ho!

Let's just write.

- Hello.
- Hi.

Chief!

Did you see Mr. Park's draft?

He wrote so fast.

He must be writing day and night.

He's almost done.

And this is Ms. Hong's draft.

She wasn't the type
to stick to schedule like this.

Aren't their pictures great?

It's as if one person took them.

Wow!

They look great.

Were you able to reach Young-ho?

He's been ghosting
since that staff dinner.

Wait.

The staff dinner?

That night...

Mr. Park and you, chief...

What?

Didn't you two fight?

No way!

Mr. Park just posted on Instagram.

"All ties can be sadly undone"

What?

Sadly undone...

Maybe his writing
isn't going well.

He must have writer's block.

Writers get sensitive

and get it at least once.

That must be it.

Then he needs some cheering up.

Who's going?

No! No! No!

Hi.

Why are you here?

What do you think?

For writer management.

- Are you sick?
- No.

Are you eating well?

Wait! You can't come in.

My place is a mess.

What? It looks clean.

Can't I come in?

Is someone here?

Of course not. I have to work.

Really? You want me to go?

Yes.

Fine.

Make sure you eat well.

- Sure you're not sick?
- I'm fine.

Why didn't you just say

you wanted me to stay?

Why lock yourself up
at this time of night?

Got no chairs?

Wanna sit?

It's okay.

Why do you have just one?

It smells good.

What? Where's mine?

You want some, too?

I only have one mug.

No, thanks. No bowl.

There's wine, right?

How'd you know I have wine?

You posted on drinking wine often.

An editor knows everything.

By the way...

What?

You...

When are you going home?

I'm leaving
even if you beg me to stay.

Wait!

Your cat! It's so cute.

Meow! Kitty! Where are you?

Don't name my cat, Kitty.

If it comes on a call like that,

- it wouldn't be a cat.
- Vinyl records!

Of course you have these.

You collected everything
that looks cool.

Looks cool? They are cool!

Aren't vinyl records too showy?

Someone who makes paper books
shouldn't say that.

I love this album!

Can you play it, please?

It's a classic.

You have great taste.

I started liking your writing
these days.

What? All of a sudden?

Do you know that I moved?

Why didn't you take my calls?

I had so many questions
on the house.

By chance,

is it because of
what happened that night?

Huh? Did something happen?

You don't remember?

We almost kissed.

I didn't know...

Or not?

Did we actually kiss?

No, we didn't!

We were just close like this.

Then you pushed me, and I fell.

You remember!

Do you like me?

Am I way off again?

Will you really
stay single forever?

Even if the perfect match
comes along?

I'm the only perfect match
for myself.

How do you know?
You never tried to match.

Must I try to know?

Yes, of course.

Have some tea.

When I went to India...

You're not drunk, are you?

No.

May I ask why you look so happy?

It's nothing.

But I like
the non-stop greenlights.

Hot off the printer.

Done editing?
Were there many typos?

Since Mr. Park is an instructor,

there were hardly any typos.

Ms. Hong had
some colloquial words.

They're stylish, so we left them.

The mistakes are marked off.

What a surprise!
You checked so thoroughly.

Ah, it wasn't me.

He did it.

By the way,

do you know
author Hong Mi-na is here?

Really? Where is she?

Let's see her unveiled face.

She's in the cafe with the boss.

I'm printing the draft.
Let's go when it's done.

By the way,
while editing the drafts,

why do I see Ms. Hong
in Mr. Park's writing?

Why do I see Ms. Hong
in Mr. Park's writing?

Y was a Korean Literature major.

My first job was at
a business hotel.

I met Y there.

Some episodes seem similar.

Hi!

This is our chief editor
Joo Hyun-jin.

Hi, I'm Joo Hyun-jin.

Hi!

What are you doing?

Shouldn't this be
on the morning talk show?

Is it amusing?

Yes! I love stuff like this!

Like makeup for the first time,
we're clumsy with our first loves.

We're pretty, even without makeup
in our 20s.

But we wear
the thickest makeup then

because we don't know much
about ourselves.

This is my hideout.

What are you reading?

Oh, no.

(Norwegian Wood)

Your hands are so dry.

Right.

Throwing them away after once use
would be a waste.

It's a good idea.

Why go to college now?

It's a waste of time and money.

Still, I want to go.

What do you want to major in?

Tell me. I'll explain everything.

- Creative writing.
- Really?

Instead of studying that,
it's better to read more books.

It's almost 6 o'clock.

Aren't you going drinking
with your peers?

Do you have money?

Stop feeding that cat.

It'll keep coming.

Let's help him eat well and rest

while he's alive.

Why didn't you take my calls?

Please go ahead.
I'll be right there.

Sure. Call me later.

Sorry.

I was too busy to even use
the bathroom today.

I worked at a hotel, too.

What kept you so busy

that you had no time for a break?

Fine. Just keep your voice down.

I have a staff dinner.

Let's talk later at home.

Damn staff dinners.

I'm coming too.

What's wrong with you?

I'll wait here
till you're finished, then!

In his 20s, he had no money
and no thoughtfulness.

He was busy
pretending that he did.

He always said
he did things for me,

but didn't know what I wanted.

This is wrong.

Were we in the same relationship?

There's no such thing.

Everything is relative.

This is just a novel.

Fine.

I'll edit mine, you edit yours.

You can't tell me
to edit my draft.

What don't you like?

The part about sleeping together?

Are you crazy?

You got a long way to go
to become a writer.

Mr. Park seems quite serious.

Would you consider editing it?

I wrote the hardest
on my first love.

Really?

I thought so.

Readers like to read about
first love.

What's the big deal
about first love?

It's just dating
when you're most awkward.

It's also
when you're most innocent.

That's why you get hurt
and hurt others the most.

Who doesn't have heartaches?

You want to hide them,

but want to be a writer?

- No!
- Wait.

We need to calm down here.

This could be
a blessing in disguise.

Two authors

who broke up 11 years ago
meet as colleagues.

This could be a big issue!

Making your debut

with this kind of publicity is...

Wait.

How do you know
that we haven't met in 11 years?

It must be around 11 years, right?

You wrote it in here.

I did no such thing.

You remembered Joo-ok.

You must've known
your writer's real identity.

- Is it locked?
- No!

Did you call me?

What? Is it true?

Young-ho!

What are you doing?

What am I doing?

What about you people?

Don't pretend you didn't know.

How can the chief editor
not know that?

Are you that incompetent?

Count me out.

Fine. I'm sorry I'm incompetent.

But I honestly didn't know

and I'll publish the books.

Is this your idea of a good book

that you dream of making?

What are books and authors

to you?

What author gives up

because he doesn't like
what someone else wrote?

I'll convince Ms. Hong.

Joo-ok's not the problem!

Do you know how I feel?

What about me?

(I was caught off guard
and overreacted)

Dad?

Did I leave

my printer cable there?

Door opening.

He'll be here soon.

There are new books here.

It's expected, isn't it?

It's like the books married too.

What are these?

We both had these books.

- Here.
- Thank you.

You must have a lot in common.

I guess so.

How are you doing?

Like living alone?

I'm not sure yet.

There are so many things to do.

It'll get better.

How did you like living alone?

It was good.

I had freedom and comfort.

Then why'd you give up
such a good thing?

I didn't give up.

I met someone

that I can be free

and comfortable with.

Someone who accepts me as is.

As is...

That idiot.

Let's just do it.

Ms. Hong is here.

We'll be fine.

Okay.
Let's get started.

Welcome to "Meeting with Authors"

live on the air with KANG Wook.

I mentioned that
the two authors of

the "Single in the City" series,

Hong Mi-na and Park Young-ho

will be on the show today.

Unfortunately,

only Ms. Hong Mi-na
was able to come.

Please introduce yourself.

Hello, I'm Hong Mi-na.

Ms. Hong is known as
the queen of romance novels.

As you kept your face veiled,

there are many comments
from curious listeners.

Is this your first essay book?

Yes, it is.

The series consist of
Park Young-ho's book on Seoul

and Ms. Hong Mi-na's book
on Barcelona.

Is there a special reason

why the book is set

in Barcelona?

Like the title says,

it's about the life of singles

in different cities.

Jane Austen once wrote,

"Good girls go to heaven,

bad girls go everywhere."

I'm a bit of bad girl.

So I've wondered around,
and now live in Barcelona.

Actually, I read both drafts

to prepare for this show.

The story of your first love

stuck out the most.

Could you give a sneak peak
on that to our listeners?

As I said,

our books are about
the life of singles.

It's just a teaser.

Still, if a teaser is good,

it could lead to more sales.

I guess so.

He was a writer like me.

Is he writer Park Young-ho?

It's him, isn't it?

I read both books in the series

and got that feeling.

The comments' section is on fire.

ID 9254 claims to be
an avid fan of yours

and asks why you two broke up.

Could you answer that?

I was scared.

He always said,
as he prepared for

the Annual Spring
Literary Contest,

he'd take responsibility
of me if he wins.

So you broke up because
you felt burdened?

Not exactly.

Whenever I heard that,

I wondered if I needed to be

the responsibility
of someone else.

It's not because
I didn't like him.

I left because

I wanted to be responsible
for myself.

Then

you met by chance again
through this book series?

It wasn't by chance.

The CEO made the suggestion.

I thought it would be helpful
for him, too.

We'll return after this song

to hear about her life
in Barcelona.

(Jin-pyo: I'm sorry)

(Are you sleeping?)

(Joo Hyun-jin)

Hello?

Do what you want.

Don't publish the book

if you don't want to.

I'm not working with you

if you're an irresponsible writer.

Irresponsible?

You heard everything
on the radio show.

Joo-ok decided to write the book
to help me.

Think I want to write it now?

Does it hurt your pride

to receive her help?

What about our help?

We worked days and nights
to make your book well.

We edited and designed it.

Our help doesn't hurt your pride?

I'll send Ms. Hong's full draft.

Read it over then decide.

I'll do whatever you want.

(File received from Joo Hyun-jin)

(Single in Barcelona)

Oh, no!

(Norwegian Wood)

(2007 Spring Literary Contest
Entry)

(by Park Young-ho)

Why isn't anybody here?

Even the ones who applied to come
didn't show?

It started snowing really badly
this morning.

It stopped after a bit.

Mr. Oh is here!

(New Poetry by Poet Oh Man-su)

He's wearing a new suit, too.
Oh, no.

He's going to be so depressed.

He gets really hurt
by things like this.

He looks really calm.

Jeez...

- His eyes are red.
- They're teary...

Get to work.

Scatter out and
gather some people.

Oh, no. Is he crying?

Thank you for the coffee.

We're having a book concert there.

A famous poet will be reading

his poems here today.

Are you sisters
buying reference books?

Oh, my! No, she's my daughter!

Really? You look so young,

I thought you were sisters.

Oh, please.

- Are you in high school?
- Grade 12.

In writing essays
or doing interviews,

it's good to mention
poems like this.

Mother and sister
buying reference books?

Pardon?

- What?
- We're friends.

It'll help your daughter
with essays.

What?

Let's go.

- Move!
- But...

(The Wind Brought It)

The wind brought it.

I wait for you because
I'm afraid you'd run away

if I approach you.

I wait for you

because it may end
like hammering a nail,

but I want to melt it with love.

I wait for you

because the years gone by
feel like just yesterday

and I flounder through

the swamp of chaos.

I wait for you

because it is the reason
for my living.

I have no other choice.

Mr. Oh, the poem
was very touching.

Now, we'll take any questions
from the audience.

Please don't be afraid

and ask Mr. Oh anything.

Anyone?

Joo Hyun-jin.

Yes, the man at the back.

What is your question?

Me?

Yes, the man wearing a coat.

Please ask your question.

Okay.

What is your question?

My question...

You've published many books.

I'm curious why you wrote a book

for the first time.

I first started writing

to look good to a woman.

She loved books and I loved her.

Did things go well with her?

We got married a year later.

Then we got divorced.

Now that I think back,

it was the happiest time
of my life.

Writing a book for someone I love
and publishing it.

Then...

After some time,

have you ever felt embarrassed

or regretted what you wrote?

I'm always embarrassed by it.

What I write today

may be embarrassing tomorrow.

But I never regretted it.

Writing is like traces of love.

Okay.

Bye.

We have a problem.

Su-lin, who was supposed
to sing today,

suddenly got stomach pains
and can't come.

Oh, no!

Should I sing?

Why?

I was in a band in college.

This is no time for jokes!

There is a star,

then there is you tonight

What? Why is he so good?

Exactly. Why?

I hesitated to profess my love,

but I didn't lie

You were angry
and everything was quiet

through the long night

In the dark, you couldn't sleep

and cried as you spoke

By your side

When did you come?

Earlier.

Thanks for your help.

Things could've been awkward
for Mr. Oh.

I appreciate it.

- Hyun-jin.
- Hmm?

I want to publish it.

Our book...

Ironically, while writing about
being alone

I thought about relationships
more than ever.

(Writer's Note)

Being truly alone
is not being bound by

relationships and
not running away.

I realized that through this book.

Once again, ironically,

there are people who helped me
truly stand alone.

I'd like to thank
the publishing team

and chief editor Joo Hyun-jin.

You slept, didn't you?

No, I didn't.

Wash your face?

I hope the readers will also be happy

in relationships

and be true singles.

Park Young-ho.

He majored in Korean Literature.

He runs "Single_Almighty"
on Instagram

and has been sharing know-hows

that apply to
those who live alone.

Through 18 years of
living on his own

and 5 years of
voluntary singlehood,

he has found peace
in living by himself.

(Even if you're alone/
Because you're alone)

In hopes of others
being happy alone,

he continues to write even today.

Thank you very much.

Is this good?
They're all the same.

It has to be brighter.

Could you print it one more time?

Please drink this
and try it one more time?

(Single in the City Set)

(Flowers and Books Notting Hill)

(Single in Seoul)

(Writer Park Young-ho
Executive Cheif Joo Hyun-jin)

What?

(Single in the City Set)

(Average Rating 5.8/10)

(More about love)

(rather than living single)

(Too much on first love)

You came?

You didn't reply,
so I thought you wouldn't.

Do you want help?

No, I have to go in now.

Are you okay with our books
not selling well?

What about you? Are you okay?

I'm okay because I saw you.

If not,
I'd wonder about you for life.

I wanted to apologize to you.

About what?

Just this and that.

You've changed a lot.

Just like Seoul.

This isn't a movie. Just go.

Give me a hug,
so you won't regret it later.

- Hey!
- Sorry.

It's a habit.

I'd better go.

(Flowers and Books Notting Hill)

Here you are.

- Business is great.
- It's not bad.

Take pictures
and post them on your Instagram?

Why did you quit?
Is it because of my book?

Of course not.

I flopped on my share of books.

I realized I'm not really cut out

for publishing.

Know what's our secret to success?

It's the foam.

What are you talking about?

That table wants a beer now.

- Hurry! Hurry!
- Coming right up!

The secret is working hard

whether he quits his job or not.

Did you see this book?

Hyun-jin wrote it.

(I Don't Know How to Write
BY Joo Hyun-jin)

(Village Book Publishing)

Boss.

Don't call me that.

Remember.

Interns must listen well
and talk less.

And never ask to have talking
down time at staff dinners.

Why?

What do you mean why?

Why you...

Yeah, why?

- Let's go wash our faces.
- Why?

Your face gets oily
when you're an intern.

- Why?
- They suit each other.

They sure do.

By chance,
are you author Park Young-ho?

Ah, yes.

Oh! Wait, please.

Could I have your autograph?

- Sure.
- Thank you.

Was this book meaningful at all?

Yes! I live alone in Seoul.

I could relate to a lot of things
in your book.

And I was also comforted

by thinking I'm not alone.

I see.

- Thank you.
- No, I'm the one who's thankful.

Young-ho?

What brings you here?

Just hanging out.

Hi, Hyun-jin.

Don't you come here on Wednesdays?

I come here on Mondays now.

You didn't come here every day
to wait for me, did you?

Of course not.

I know you'd never do that.

- Sign the book for me.
- What?

It's good.

Publishing a book about
stories of ordinary people.

I like the stories of
the truck driver

and the cook
who makes side dishes.

The book is just like you.

(Don't change for someone else, )

(but be yourself)

Some author told me this.

I guess it impressed you a lot?

Aren't you curious about
that author's latest piece?

I don't know
if he's still writing.

Oh, you're quite confident, huh?

I'm not. That's why I brought it.

Books aren't made alone.

You've changed a lot.

I should change.

(Hi, Bye Romance)

Nothing embarrassing
in here this time?

- It's a novel.
- Really?

Novels are hard.

I know, but I finally wrote it.

You came by bus, right?

I'll drive you to the bus stop.

Oh, I had something to ask you.

Think I need a dishwasher
though I live alone?

Buy one if you want.

What about a dryer?

It wasn't in your book.

Hyun-jin.

Do you want to
grab a beer together?