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EONJU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FUNERAL HOME

2020 FIRST HALF OUTSTANDING RESIDENT AWARD CEREMONY

Here I go. Two, three!

One more time. One, two, three!

Okay.

-Again. I closed my eyes. -It's better that way.

-Stop it, Mom. How many do you need? -Oh, child.

How can we stop? With a child like you in front of us.

We are so proud of you.

Your grandma has no illness to worry about anymore.

-The doctor will treat me for everything. -Of course.

Let's not go over the top, please.

There's no one else that took a day off just to be here like us.

Same with you two. Closing your shop just to be here?

"Outstanding Resident Award."

-First Half. -"First Half."

I wouldn't complain if I had as successful a son.

Mom, just get ready to move.

I'll buy you an apartment in Gangnam soon.

And about 10 billion won on top of that.

-Oh boy. -All you do is talk.

You've haven't earned a single penny yet!

I'm sure Hyang-bok will come through soon.

-Mother, how about Jeongabok today? -No, you two should go back to work.

We should eat together.

It's Bok-soon's favorite place.

As expected of Bongsu District's Choi Su-jong.

No wonder they had a child this late.

Like mother, like daughter!

Mommy, I'm hungry.

Oh, my sweet little child.

You are such a blessing to us all. You're growing up so fast!

Tae-hee, you'll keep your promise this time, right?

-Yep. -For real?

If you behave well.

Come on.

Okay. You got something on your face.

I guess this is my luck. Let me just take pictures for you.

-The two of you. Mom, come over here. -Okay.

-Here we go. -How nice.

One, two three.

One more time.

Smile! One, two, three!

EP 8. THE BROKEN PROMISE

It's bigger, cleaner, and nicer than I thought it would be.

You thought it would stink because it's just men?

-Yes. -We mop and wipe every single day.

-What is that? -Macarons.

One second.

Should I kill him?

Should I kill him for you?

I'll kill him. Just say the word.

I'll go right now and--

Let's do this some other time.

I'm always uninvited, huh.

-It's not like that. -What isn't like that?

Do you know that

you're really good at driving people crazy?

It just doesn't make any sense to me.

Why do you have to be the one carrying the cross?

Why did this have to happen to us?

-It's my problem. -Why is that your problem?!

You didn't do anything!

Your call could not be completed. Please try again later.

BONGSU MARKET

Tae-hee…

Tae-hee…

I want him to die.

I'll do it.

I'll go kill him right now.

You know that it's not hard.

Sure.

Go ahead.

Kill him.

If it'll undo what happened.

If it fixes everything from start to finish,

go kill him.

Right now.

-Where are you-- -You're up early.

Where are you headed this early?

To exercise. I figured I needed to.

Good for you.

Dong-joo.

It's okay.

Never mind.

What's the occasion? You usually never come.

You told me to exercise.

I'm going on a diet to become super pretty.

Why so suddenly?

You wouldn't know these feelings even if I told you.

Wonder if there really is something.

There's a guy I like. Don't tell anyone.

-Not you. Dong-joo. -Oh.

It's not like that house is the only house in Seoul.

Why would she go back to his house?

I don't know about Dong-joo,

but for me,

I would do anything for that man.

-I'm a lap ahead of you now. -Wow.

Do you mean that though?

Mean what?

Really, anything for him?

Like…

Should I kill him for you?

I'll kill him.

Killing someone, maybe?

I don't know about killing,

but probably enough to die for him. At least, I feel like it.

-Why? Is there someone like that? -Not at all.

-You're being suspicious. -I said there isn't.

Not sure who it is, but it sounds like crazy love.

Huh?

Did you want to kill Byeong-su when he broke up with you?

No, not at all.

Or would you be able to die for Byeong-su?

No, right?

It's not that simple. Not everyone is able to live or die for love.

I told you. It's not like that.

Aren't you guys going to exercise?

She has "it's like that" written all over her face.

I would've never guessed you've never dated before.

I would've never guessed you've never dated either.

What's the occasion? You're cleaning.

I saw macarons inside. Where'd you get them?

Someone gave them to me.

Who? Who did?

Who could it be?

-Who could have given you macarons? -Stop it.

-What is this? Stop that, you're weird. -Hey you two, good morning.

-If it isn't Seo Hae-an! -Hey.

-You look terrible! -Did you just get off work?

Yeah. It's killing me.

Benjamin Franklin once said,

"In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes."

Always keep that in mind. Your paycheck comes out of my taxes.

Man, I'm so sick and tired of that.

Don't you know that civil officers hate hearing that the most?

I heard it twice last night. Some old guy pissing on a power pole

and a drunk as he demanded I drive him home in a police car.

I see. My bad!

He says he's tired, let him go rest. What are you doing keeping him here?

Wow, Tae-hee is the best.

Yep, I'm going now.

-Alright. Rest well. -Will do.

-Good work today. -Thanks.

Oh, right. You don't have much to do today, right?

Why a church?

-Tae-hee, do you remember? -What?

The day I missed the last bus ending my 15 years of studying for the bar exam.

The day I bombed the CPA exam due to oriental nerve calming pill overdose.

Was it the appraiser exam?

The day I got sick from boiled squid and was in the Bongsu Middle bathroom all day.

What else…

Anyways, on the days of despair, the very difficult days,

I would always come here.

Get to the point.

It didn't do much.

My wishes are never granted. Not even a considered.

Among the 8 billion humans on Earth, I must be the last in line.

Grant everyone else's wishes first, and then maybe mine.

Anyways, that's why your uncle stopped going to church.

Did you bring me here in this heat to have this meaningless monologue?

Tae-hee. This church is

not a place you come to pray.

The countdown has started.

There are nine people left.

The end is in sight.

It is.

Is first love

that amazing?

First love, you say?

"Faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is first love."

It was the year 1995.

The day the HeoDongTaek trio won the Basketball Festival.

I was on my way to study hall, when a Kyeongshim Girl's High--

A Kyeongshim Girl's High School student drops her bus ticket

and it lands right at my feet. Just like fate.

It was a little different from the feeling when I first met our heavenly father.

How do I say this?

That pink bus ticket was flying in the wind like a flower petal--

Would first love returning sway hearts?

No! I will not be swayed. I am married to God.

I would never.

-Not you, Father. -Then who?

Which first love do you mean?

You have to ask properly for me to answer properly.

What is it that you want to ask and find out?

Nothing.

If you are curious about a man's first love--

Why would I be curious about that?

By chance, did someone's first love suddenly come back--

I said it's not like that.

By any chance,

If you want to know about a man's first love…

let it go.

Let it go, for him.

No reason to get into it.

It's a Pandora's box.

But then…

What should I do about my heart that keeps wanting to know and open it?

This is killing me.

Alright.

Hey, Stella. Look.

Do not ever dig up a man's first love.

If you do, it hurts.

It hurts you, and it hurts that person.

You have to do this for him.

You don't know first love, right?

Let me tell you the rest of my story.

-He was better than I imagined. -Who was?

Brother nephew that I saw the other day.

You said he gives you a hard time, so I thought he was like a demon.

He was actually pretty decent.

Is he doing well?

Probably.

See you.

What about lunch?

-I don't have an appetite. It's too hot. -It's a special meal today.

Jeyuk ssambap.

Why today?

My, I'm glad to see you found some time to visit.

It is very nice to see you again here.

-Of course. -Wow, Father.

This jeyukbokkeum is amazing!

This is truly a Godsend meal. A magical dish!

For a man from The Republic of Korea, two bowls of rice is nothing with this.

Three bowls, easily!

Brother nephew, have a good meal.

-Thank you. -Of course.

A bachelor, right?

Correct. I haven't married yet.

-Oh, it's not that I wasn't able to. -Right.

Then how about a spouse prayer?

I don't need anything like that.

I actually declared non-maritalism.

I see.

Aren't you also reminded that

he always smells like soap?

Maybe it's the weather.

I'm reminded of my first love, just like A Young Zelkova--

Wow. Father, did you have a first love?

Of course I did. Even Sister over there had one.

Love is always good, isn't it?

Love is sharing.

-Eat up. -Thank you.

Kid, eat like you mean it!

Put that meat on the rice.

Oh man, I'm so full.

Father, it was a great meal. Thank you.

I was always getting by with ramyeon and delivery food.

I really feel revitalized after that meal today.

You are so nice to say that.

You're leaving so soon.

Here it comes.

Father, who are these kids?

Oh. We are running an after-school program for our church members' children.

Writing, calligraphy,

flute, violin, and more.

All by our brothers and sisters' talent donations.

In that case,

-take and use me whenever you need to. -Pardon?

I'm good at pretty much everything.

Baduk, ukulele, guitar, gaming. And, of course,

-viral dances too. -What are you doing?

-Stop it. -I used to be

known as the Nokdu Street hermit.

Wow. So it is true that when you study for a long time,

you become good at many things.

You know very well, Father.

Anyways, please call whenever.

As CEO of A Dime A Job, I must also contribute to God's love.

We are blessed to have you.

Father!

Sister. What brings you here at this time?

I brought some ice cream for the kids.

Such kindness every time.

John's mom bought pizza, Mary's mom Tteokbokki, and Samuel's mom burgers.

I couldn't stand still. This is all I can do.

-Thank you very much. -No problem.

Children, ice cream is here!

-Wow, how nice. -One at a time, guys.

Slow down. Pick one.

-Give it here! -Joseph, aren't you getting some?

-Can Joseph have one too? -Of course, here.

BONGRYEONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAEK DONG-JOO

BONGRYEONG ELEMENTARY FEMALE TABLE TENNIS

-Oh, welcome! -Hello, Coach.

-What is all this? -Ho-yeon.

-Mom! -Girls, snack time.

Dong-joo!

YOO SO-RA

You have to pick fast.

I had this before when I went to a water park with my dad.

I did while camping before.

You've gone camping before? I will too, when dad gets a day off.

Putting up a tent is really hard.

Two hours, three hours, four hours, five hours!

Oh, I saw an elk and a boar too.

-Really? -They come out at night.

'Cause it's really dark at night.

Really? Maybe I'll see an elk then.

Lucky.

-Do mosquitoes come into the tent? -Of course they do…

I'll take you.

-Where? -To see stars.

-For real this time. -Really?

Promise.

I had no idea, Il-seob.

There isn't a better consolation than money.

I won't forget this favor.

When my baby is cured, I'll repay you

and pay back the credit card debt.

I'll repay everything to the last penny.

Where's the kid's dad?

He has to know his child is sick.

You still can't reach him?

Don't tell me he knows.

Give me his number.

Give me his contact.

-Give it to me, quickly! -Il-seob…

Dad.

How dare you meet up with this filthy undertaker when your baby is sick!

You.

What are your intentions? Why are you here?!

It's nothing like that.

The baby getting sick without reason? A baby that was born fine?

You took all of her fortune away from her. Who do you think you are showing up again!

You are an abomination to our family--

Oh no! A mistake!

I'm sorry. I mistook you for someone else.

Your loud voice sounded like you were the guy that stiffed us and ran away.

-See. This bad luck. -Hey old man!

Where are you looking? I hit you, not him. Fair and square, don't you know?

If your head hurts, go get it treated.

If you're still upset, sue me.

Is your team leader really unmarried?

Oh, my dad wanted me to ask.

Ya.

Not even once?

Ya.

No kids, right?

Ya.

Is this the start of a life-and-death kind of love for me?

Life is sweet and savory.

Jeyuk and macaron.

What a combination. Am I right?

-This is a perfect little dessert. -Don't eat that.

It's mine.

He's a little stingy. You saying I can't have some of yours?

No, you can't.

You're eating a macaron? What's the occasion?

Man, that one looked the most delicious.

Dong-joo, are the task manuals for the new trainees ready?

Can I please get off here?

-Why? -Work issues.

Thank you.

-Drive safe. -See ya.

Isn't Dong-joo cute?

Not sure.

A positive personality is something you're born with. She just lightens the mood.

She even eats well.

Was it good for you?

Yeah.

I see.

How about the macaron?

-Why are you carrying that around? -Were they from Chung-ha?

-No. -It's fine. I saw her leave that night.

Usually, as you live

you find out eventually, "Oh, I see why that happened now."

But sometimes you don't.

Chung-ha is probably like that.

Time is probably not healing her.

Wouldn't it get worse for her?

She probably can't understand why. Because there was no reason to break up.

Doctor.

-Doctor? -Huh?

-I'm going to get some fresh air. -Sure.

Excuse me!

-Hello. -It is you.

Do you remember me?

Of course I do.

You must be a doctor here.

Yes. In the ER.

How about you?

Why are you back here at the…

-Yes? -Oh, nothing. What brings you here?

I work here too.

Oh. I see.

We were pretty close.

-That's why you had the chrysanthemums. -Yes, that's right.

You're so considerate.

A kind and warm person.

You were from the first time we met.

Sorry about yesterday.

It's nothing.

I went overboard not knowing there was a guest.

You don't have to worry about me.

That's great, thank you.

Because we kind of have a story.

Let's see each other more often. My name is Tak Chung-ha.

I'm Baek Dong-joo.

Because we kind of have a story.

Good evening.

What brings you--

You had work here today?

-Yes. -You're working hard into the night.

Is Dong-joo doing alright?

Yes, she's doing well.

And how is the backpack?

I was coming to see you about that.

It's great. I'm being really careful with it.

Just use it for everything. I'll make you another one with lambskin this time.

It's very soft. Great leather.

-It's really okay. -I want to.

First, though, I'll make something for him

and then make yours.

He's a friend of mine.

He's the closest person I have at this apartment complex.

He turns off the playground lights every night.

He lost his father early,

and his mother works day and night.

Their lives

are harsh.

-Father. -Yes?

Here are the Sunday school students' journals.

-It's been a month already. -Yes.

Thank you. Yes.

MICHAELA I WOULD LIKE A NEW CONSOLE

ANNA I WANT A DOG PLEASE

RITA I WANT A PHONE

JOSEPH

Disappointed.

I'm a little disappointed these days.

I think God might be too.

You can have this one.

I think God is a bit sad because Joseph

isn't praying to Him anymore.

I just think so.

Joseph, do you not have anything to pray about?

Something you wish for or want to do. Hm?

I would like to grant you one.

Don't tell your friends.

You can't tell the other brothers or sisters either.

Promise.

Stamp.

Camping?

Most definitely, Father.

Of course, I, as the CEO of A Dime A Job, should take care of this.

What day?

It's perfect. Yes.

No worries. Okay.

Let me see. What should I prepare?

There is a lot to buy.

Hey, Butler Kim!

Director.

Right, Director Kim!

The CEO's got a business trip on the 10th.

Please adjust your schedule accordingly.

On top of this,

I will have a backpack.

Then I will be ready to camp. Perfect.

Uncle, can I see you today?

I need to talk to you.

Aren't you going?

Thank you for coming.

Brother Vincent said he couldn't make it today.

I was worried we might have to postpone it.

Joseph really wanted to go.

I'm sure Joseph will have more fun with me than my uncle.

Of course he will.

Joseph, this is the brother that will go camping with you today.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Let us have fun for the two days.

Okay.

This is not quite everyone yet.

Here she comes.

Hi!

Brother nephew is coming?

I see.

The kid from that time?

Yes. Brother nephew is going instead,

and I wish it could be fun.

I'm afraid if he goes alone with him,

it'll be awkward for Joseph.

Dong-joo, you are so good with children, you know?

Thanks for doing this, Dong-joo.

-Please let him have fun. -I will.

And you have fun too, Dong-joo.

Joseph, wanna play a game?

Which game should we play?

Good times.

Enjoy, Dong-joo.

-Father. -Yes?

On the way to camping

there are mountains, there are birds,

there is a grandma with a stroller,

there is Cut-And-Perm Hair Salon,

there is Seon Ok-ja Haejangguk.

There are mountains, there are birds,

there is a grandma with a stroller,

there is Cut-And-Perm Hair Salon,

there is Seon Ok-ja Haejangguk, there are traffic lights.

There are mountains, there are birds,

-there is Cut-And-Perm Hair Sal-- -Beep.

-Why? -It's "Grandma with a stroller" first.

That's what I said.

You didn't.

-I did. -Dong-joo ssi.

You didn't. Joseph is right.

Alright, Joseph. You win. When we're off, you can flick my forehead hard.

Because

I only play fair.

Wanna play something else?

Why not? Should we play this one again then?

No?

-Let's take a break at the next stop. -Suddenly?

I forgot to have you go before the drive. Sorry about that.

-Tell me if you need to go again later. -Okay.

Let's wash our hands.

I'll take care of these, so head down and look for a good tent spot.

Joseph, go on ahead with Tae-hee.

Joseph, can you help carry this?

We have so much stuff here. We need your help.

I can carry more.

Wow, really?

You're amazing.

-Then, can you carry this too? -Yeah!

He really liked that.

Kids that age hate being treated like a baby.

Joseph, wait for me!

Hurry up.

Joseph, are you okay?

You gotta answer her properly.

This is beautiful.

You've never put one up before, huh?

-No. -Hand it to me. I'll do it.

I'll figure it out.

I'll do it.

I think you should start preparing for dinner with Joseph.

-I'll do that after this. -Let me do it, please.

Oh, goodness, what the--

Oh man. How are you running A Dime A Job like this?

Careful! Give it here.

Don't laugh at me.

Mom is better than the dad.

I'm not his mother.

See? I told you he's their nephew.

It's so obvious.

Did you come with your uncle?

He's my older brother.

Oh my. Your parents must be a very loving couple. They had you really late.

You're lucky having a nice brother like that.

But don't get in their way too much.

You brother's here for a good time.

-He's on a date with his girlfriend. -Oh no, it's nothing like that.

Please, we're not blind.

There's nothing wrong with camping together these days.

You look nice together!

It's not like that.

Honey, this reminds me of us.

Don't run.

You'll get hurt.

You're good at everything, Dong-joo.

I should recruit you.

Oh, a few days ago,

I met your friend from the hospital.

Did you?

So I guess you were working together

when you met her.

Yes.

I see.

I'm really sorry about that night.

Well, how is it now?

With her.

It's all in the past.

-Go on ahead. -Huh?

GOMCHON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Mr. Owner!

Long time no see.

Why were you closed for so long?

You'd be surprised if you knew how many times I checked this place.

-Did you? -Yes.

I wanted to see President Kim Dae-joong.

I need to get me one of these.

AWARD FIREFIGHTER PARK CHEOL-MIN

Catch a big one, get the two stars on my uniform,

and go straight to the chief position is my dream.

Where's that big one I can catch?

You can do it.

You caught that hit-and-run from Iam intersection,

and chased after a drunk driver for 30km and got him.

I have no doubt you can.

I actually

came to cheer you up a little bit.

You saved so many lives

and even got an award from the president himself.

You'll get what you deserve.

Your daughter will recover soon.

Yeah. You want a cold cup of coffee?

Sure. I'd appreciate it with some ice.

It gets cold at night. Cover yourself up.

There you go.

Let's eat!

Joseph, you like meat, right?

Eat up.

You too.

We'll wait.

I'm eating.

-I'll grill. -Eat first.

Jeez…

I make some really mean ssam.

Okay, I'll make you more ssam. Joseph first though.

Joseph, why aren't you eating?

I am.

You haven't had any.

I am eating.

Say, "ee."

Go on.

Do we have to pull it out?

I'm sorry.

Mommy told us to please pull it out.

It'll be done soon.

It'll be on three.

One…

two!

Stop crying and look. Guess what this is.

Doesn't it feel good? It was nothing, right?

-You're okay, right? -Of course he is.

Say "ee." Let us see.

Come on, show us!

This is nothing. Why were you not eating trying to hide it?

-We won't know if you don't say anything. -That's right. Ask him for anything.

Excuse me.

So sorry, but can you help us?

My husband is not very good at it.

-Oh. Sure. -No, not you.

Her.

-Me? -Yes.

-Go ahead. -Okay.

Thank you so much!

You got something you want?

Tell me if you wanna do anything.

What did you want to do while camping?

Joseph, you wanna see something cool?

Come here.

Right here.

Watch.

If you do…

this to it,

you'll get your new tooth faster. A strong one.

Please give Joseph a pretty and strong tooth!

Come here. Say "ee," right now.

Dude, you can run all you want, but you'll have to pull it at some point.

What? What is that.

I'll make it painless. I promise. Say "ahh."

Joseph, open your eyes on three.

One, two, three.

Wow.

Wow. So many stars.

You can see them so clearly.

Did you want something?

What is it?

You can tell me.

I want to see stars.

Stars?

I can't see them clearly from home or the playground.

I heard you can see stars clearly in the dark.

They said if you go camping, it gets really dark.

Is that why you wanted to go camping?

Why?

-Huh? -Why did you want to see stars?

My dad became a star.

Mommy said so.

She said he's always watching over us as a star.

She said

we can see him whenever we want to, but…

Daddy.

Daddy.

You must miss daddy a lot.

My mom is

also right there.

My mom…

also became a star.

I bet she's there with your daddy.

I bet they are watching over us

so that we are doing well.

Daddy.

Is Joseph asleep?

Yes, he is.

It must have been tiring today.

Thank you for everything today.

It was nothing.

If it's okay with you, do you want to go for a walk?

It's such a nice night out.

Thank you.

Thanks to you,

I think Joseph feels a lot better.

Nah, I haven't done anything.

It would have been nice if Joseph's mom came with us to watch the stars.

The saying "they are watching over us as stars"

was probably not a lie just for Joseph.

Joseph's mother probably thinks that too.

Many of the bereaved do.

Isn't it hard?

Facing death at work every day.

It's not just death I'm facing.

There are the bereaved.

There are people that must live

despite everything.

I learned that there isn't only death at funeral homes.

I hope Joseph thinks about this night whenever he misses his dad.

How are you so good at taking care of kids?

You knew when he needed to go to the bathroom,

and the kind of things he likes,

and, right, the loose tooth.

People would think you've raised kids before.

I have a little brother.

LET'S GO, CONSTELLATION JOURNEY

I don't want to. I have to read this.

You read that book so many times.

You have it memorized already.

Come on, kid.

-I'll take you there. -Where?

-To watch the stars. -For real?!

Liar. You're going to say you're busy and have no time and sleep instead.

I mean it. For real this time.

-You mean it?! -Yep. Promise.

Yes! I really want to go!

But only if you

bring it to Bongsu Market.

Yeah, I'll be there.

Alright. I'll be there by eight.

Okay.

Jeez. What's so good about stars?

BROTHER

The person you have…

Yeah, Joon-ho. I'm about to lea--

EMERGENCY CARE

Doctor?

Joon-ho.

Joon-ho!

Because of me…

Because of me…

he died.

Hey, can you open the door, please?

I left the ring in front of Bongsu Market.

My brother won't be able to find it.

It's really important for him.

Please open the door.

Find my brother's ring. Please?

If you can't find it, ask the policeman. Okay?

BONGSU MARKET DEMOLITION

Sir, please help me.

Thank you, for being next to me right now.

Dong-joo, I learned that love doesn't come easily.

I'll leave in a few days.

What'll it take to go back to those days?

What's wrong? Why are you so angry?

Why do I always make people miserable?

We're over. Over, I said.

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