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KKULBEE EDUCATION

8 YEARS AGO

It's snowing so much.

I love it.

Here.

Are you here to eat mandarins?

NOEULGIL NURSING HOME

These mandarins are so sweet.

Are you happier about the cigarettes than about me?

Sure.

I've only known you for 18 years,

but I've spent half of my life with those things.

Smoking is why you're terminally ill.

If what I love is going to kill me, then so be it.

If I tell you to live, will you?

How's the food at the orphanage?

It's not an orphanage!

I'm not an orphan, so stop saying that.

It's not a big deal.

If you have lousy parents, then you're an orphan.

Well, you took their place.

That bitch!

I can't believe she got herself pregnant so young.

How could she have a kid with an asshole who wouldn't even claim them as his own?

It's my life's regret that I didn't pluck her hair out

and have her locked up before she learned the naughty stuff.

That sorry bitch.

What are you looking at?

They say pretty girls are destined to have tough lives.

It's not her fault she's pretty. The blame is mine.

Don't resent her too much.

Well, in that case,

should I marry a pretty girl like Mom?

What the hell?

Didn't you hear what I just said?

Remember that what you say is bound to happen later on.

Whatever you do,

marry a girl who's kind and modest.

The kind of girl…

that wouldn't get pregnant before marriage, okay?

You're missing something important.

What's that?

A girl who doesn't smoke.

Do you want more?

Sure.

Hurry.

Ma'am.

Are you looking for something?

Yes.

A groom.

A broom?

Are you going to help me clean?

No.

The must-have to get married.

The guy next to the bride.

Oh, a groom.

-Be mine. -Be what?

Be my groom.

Please be my groom.

What?

Jeez. You don't have to look so disgusted.

It's just a joke, okay?

Why are you so opposed to it?

What's wrong with me?

My grandmother told me

to marry a kind and modest woman.

I'm kind and modest.

Do you know what you call a kind and modest woman?

Son Hae-yeong.

You're kind and modest?

6 YEARS AGO

Never having to leave your nest,

you must not know the ways of the world or care for the living expenses.

You better live alone for three years before dating again.

He's paying.

All right.

That was you?

So that's why you hate me so much.

It's not the only reason.

You know he got married after living alone for three years?

I made him a man!

Look.

One?

Is that enough?

If you finish before me tonight, I'm going to finish your life.

So what's it to be?

There's nothing more modest than insisting on using protection.

This is as modest as you can get in the 21st century.

I hate you.

EPISODE 2

TRAINING PLAN FOR EDUCATIONAL MANAGERS

NEW MESSAGE

Are you busy, Ms. Son?

KWON YI-LIN, HR DEPARTMENT

I have time. What is it?

I need to confirm something but not over text.

I'd like to talk to you in person. When are you free?

What's this about?

Where are you off to? It's almost time for lunch.

Ms. Kwon Yi-lin wants to talk.

As in Mr. Ahn's wife?

She's something, isn't she?

Ordering a manager around.

It's nothing like that.

The only vacant meeting room is in HR, so I said I'd head over.

That's good.

Stay on good terms with her,

but don't get too close.

What is it?

-What? -You know something.

No, I don't.

What are you talking about?

Are you sure?

Don't tell anyone.

The truth is, Ms. Kwon…

Hello.

Hello.

-Hello. -Hello.

Hello, Mr. Bok.

-Hello. -Hello.

Have a drink, Secretary Yeo.

That's refreshing.

I'm telling her that the CEO stole my coffee.

Then I'll tell her a mere employee was rude to the CEO.

-Fork-gyu! -Whatever, kid.

So you're telling me Ms. Kwon's and Fork-gyu's mothers

were best friends in high school?

That's right. Fork-gyu and Ms. Kwon are close friends.

If she's close to him, why did she marry Mr. Ahn?

Come on.

Do you really not know why?

Ms. Kwon and Mr. Ahn…

love each other.

BRIGHT FUTURE IDEA CONTEST

CONTEST APPLICATION

ATTACH FILE

You're eliminated!

Secretary Yeo,

do you know why I hired you as my secretary?

I don't want to know.

I wasn't allowed to hire a female secretary,

but you applied with your uncommon surname, which means "female."

I couldn't have a female secretary, but your surname gave the illusion of one.

I'd call it fate.

Why couldn't you hire a woman?

My mom kept pestering me not to hire women…

Sir,

then just hire a female secretary with the surname Nam, meaning "male."

That solves your problem.

Secretary Yeo.

Should I put up a job posting for a secretary?

No.

I can't deceive my mom.

When will his insecure ass finally become secure?

You're here.

I was curious to find out.

What's this about?

I'll explain when everyone gets here.

More people are coming?

Ahn Woo…

What brings you here, Mr. Ahn?

Oh, is your meeting not over yet?

Come in. I asked both of you to come.

I see.

I thought the three of us should have a talk in person.

A talk?

I found out that you two were closer than I had been aware of.

So you were in a relationship.

I expected Woo-jae to have experience dating.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have dated him, because I like men with experience.

However…

a woman who should've stayed in his past

decided to show up at my wedding and catch the bouquet.

You deceived me.

Ms. Kwon, the thing is…

It's so airtight.

Psych.

It's so warm.

I'm not accusing you of anything.

It's just that the CEO is especially interested in this in-house contest

and the competition is fierce.

Naturally, we have to be very selective and careful.

Before any issues arise later,

I thought we could get together and handle this problem now.

So what you're saying is,

the proposal I submitted to the in-house contest

and the one Mr. Ahn submitted are a bit similar?

They're not just a bit similar.

It's more than 90 percent identical.

The shared experience you had from working on projects

and brainstorming ideas together

seems to have led to your proposals being similar.

At least, that's what I think.

A learning game?

Yeah.

What if we utilize AI machine learning

to create an arithmetic game?

Don't educational games tend to be boring?

That's why we'll make it fun.

I've been playing this farming game on my phone recently.

So that's why you've been lazy about texting back.

By spending money, I get to harvest my crops faster.

We can apply this to the learning game.

Instead of spending money, learning arithmetic concepts could…

Listen to me.

I am listening.

Come on, focus.

I am focusing.

Goodness.

Before the screening begins,

please discuss how you will deal with this situation.

Okay.

Where are you going, Ms. Son?

It's lunchtime, so the cafeteria.

Didn't you hear what Ms. Kwon said?

If we don't come to an agreement…

"Agreement"?

What a victim and an offender come to is a settlement.

"Victim and offender"?

Plagiarizing someone else's idea is a crime.

You know full well

whose idea that proposal was.

-But that's-- -Withdraw your submission.

What is it? Are you going to kneel again?

Your kneeling is only worth 300,000 won.

How much do you have to kneel to settle your plagiarism?

Haven't you heard the rumors?

You can't win this contest anyway.

CEO-led task forces don't let in single--

Regardless, it's my idea.

Will you let it go to waste?

How sad would it be if it doesn't see the light of day?

I'll make sure to win and have your idea implemented.

You'll feel proud too.

Are you asking for a beating?

I didn't want to say this.

-Honestly, my mother-in-law-- -Hey.

Don't take it there.

It's too pathetic.

So you know.

If you don't withdraw your submission, I'll go straight to HR

and tell them the detailed and vivid story of when, where, how, and why

I told you the idea for my proposal.

It'll be explicit.

Make the right choice if you don't want to get divorced.

"Yes, we were together."

"We discussed the proposal when we were dating."

"But unable to accept our breakup,

this is how she's taking revenge."

Hey, Ahn Woo-jae.

Who do you think they'll believe?

Me.

The truth always beats lies.

Be that as it may,

the truth can't beat scandal.

An unmarried woman who can't move on from her married ex?

It's perfect for a scandalous rumor.

Make the right choice

or you'll end up in a scandal.

That asshole.

Mr. Ahn,

your suggestion isn't feasible.

-Ms. Son. -I'm getting married.

In one month.

What?

WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Marriage?

Why not give it a go?

WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST SUMMARY

FILE DOWNLOADED

WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Jeez.

You really need to love someone to go through this.

But I can ignore all of this

since it'll be fake.

WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST

FAMILY GET-TOGETHER…

FIND NEW HOME, FIND SUITABLE OFFICIATOR AND HOST…

WEDDING HALL RESERVATIONS, HAIR AND MAKEUP, WEDDING INVITATIONS,

DECIDE ON DRESS AND TUXEDO

A groom.

It's 3,600 won.

-Thank you. -No problem.

Will it be 1 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg, forest slim, or super slim?

What would you like?

I've quit smoking

since I'm kind and modest.

I see.

-I was wondering… -It doesn't work?

Excuse me, the microwave isn't working!

The sign says it's out of order. Use the other one.

I really need to get married and--

Are you out of Spice Crazy Rosé Tteokbokki?

Yes, we're out.

You were saying?

I urgently need to get married.

-So-- -Save me one tomorrow!

Use the app for reservations.

So I need to reserve a groom…

I need to find a groom.

-It's not in the app. -Hey!

Don't eat that spicy stuff.

Take care of your insides while you're young.

And keep it down while you're eating.

-Well-- -Talking while eating makes you fart.

What's wrong with her?

Let's go.

Throw out the soup.

I was going to.

Good job.

-What a good boy. -What's with her?

Good.

-Bye, kids! Good job. -What's her deal?

Excuse me.

What are you doing?

I need a groom.

I'm getting déjà vu.

But not a real one.

A fake one for a fake wedding.

Are you drunk?

If being a groom sounds too pressuring, we can call it part-time work.

Just walk down the aisle with me.

-Are you serious? -Yeah.

You really want a fake wedding?

Yeah.

Is this a symptom of withdrawal?

Here. You should just smoke.

Are you from Pumpkin?

You need me to catch a rat?

Yes, it's on the third floor.

How big is it?

This big. It's huge!

Please help me.

-Let's go. -This way.

PUMPKIN MARKET

PUMPKIN MARKET

YEAR 2006

Found it.

She gave so much.

I'll get it all back.

What's up?

Seeing how much Mom gave out as congratulatory money.

Hae-yeong's getting married.

What? With who?

-I'm still looking. -What?

She's getting fake married.

That's my specialty.

Contractual dating and marriage are romance novel clichés.

This is a bit different.

I just want the congratulatory money.

Just a fake wedding.

Wait.

Is no one else weirded out?

Who gets married just to get money? That's fraud.

You remember our classmate Gyeong-jin?

She got married super hastily just for money.

Well, she had to do it before her father retired.

Because she gets more money with her father not retired.

They're still happily married since it was all real.

What if a couple gets divorced after their honeymoon?

Is that a fake marriage?

You can love someone and still get divorced.

So it's fraud if you marry not for love but for money?

This is just like marrying without love and getting divorced.

And what if you marry someone you love later on?

I'd be remarrying.

In exchange, I get back all my money,

enjoy the benefits, win the contest, and get promoted.

It's not a bad deal for me.

"Deal"?

Is marriage just a deal to you?

And you're going to invite Mom's guests to your fake deal?

Are you fine with her using Mom like this?

I think…

You're acting like you're her biological daughter.

You only care about being her daughter when it suits you.

-Ms. Cha. -It was the same with Dad.

You abandoned Mom when Dad wasn't around.

Mom needed you then.

And the best you can do as a daughter is bring her a fake son-in-law?

What would be better then?

A son-in-law like Producer Yun, who you've broken up with

-100 times over the past 10 years? -Hey!

What does he have to do with this?

I'm sick of you.

So you weren't sick of me already?

Thanks a lot!

Stop it.

Ms. Cha!

Ms. Cha!

Just blow it off.

-Come on, Ms. Cha. -Nam Ja-yeon.

You heard how she really feels about us, didn't you?

We're only family when she needs us and shitty friends when she's pissed off.

Come on, she didn't really say that.

Sure, she did.

Whose side are you on?

Come on, I can't…

I'm definitely on your side.

You are, right?

I'll find you a place you can move into.

-What? -I don't get why you live here

and put up with her.

You know Son Hae-yeong.

She always hated that Mom ran a foster home.

She wanted to be an only child with no foster kids around.

Make her dream come true!

Are you down for spicy and sweet tteokbokki?

I thought you liked tteokbokki.

Do you want some?

We can make it at home.

I'll cook it for you at home, Ja-yeon.

That's too much work for you!

Let's just buy some.

No, I want to cook for Ja-yeon since it's her first day with us.

Exactly. She should have good food on her first day.

Her cooking is edible, at least.

Don't even think about eating my food.

Really?

Hae-yeong.

This is Nam Ja-yeon.

-She's in seventh grade and-- -Is she a foster kid?

Yeah.

Hae-yeong!

Hae-yeong!

I'm sorry I didn't discuss it with you.

But Ja-yeon's situation is--

What about my situation?

I'm going to be a senior soon.

I'm sensitive, anxious, and stressed out!

Why would you be stressed out?

I've never pressured you about studying.

Exactly.

You've never been

interested in me.

She left.

You better call her first.

Why do you use honorifics with Hui-seong

but not with me?

Keep this up and you'll be fighting one against two.

Is that what you want?

Let's all forget about this tomorrow.

Text us when you get home, Ms. Cha!

HAE-YEONG, HUI-SEONG, JA-YEON GROUP CHAT

Bitch.

YUN

YUN

You're late, Ms. Cho.

Do you have any plans after,

Mr. Yun?

I'm not sure.

Damn it. Why won't my lashes hold their curl?

SMOKING CAN CAUSE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

MA'AM, YOU CAN CAUSE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

What a crappy coincidence.

Come and eat, Baby.

Where did you go?

There you go.

Eat up and drink some water too.

Here.

There you go, Baby.

Leave them. I can manage.

You're busy as is.

-I'm off the clock now. -What?

My goodness. Thank you for helping.

You're such an angel, aren't you?

"Angel"?

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Jeez.

I need a smoke.

Convenience Store Boy. Are you off the clock?

Could you lend me a smoke?

Earning minimum wage is stressing you out and making you stingy as hell.

Let me hook you up with a good job.

It's role-playing work.

That's how you start,

but you can get right to business with lonely women.

All you need to do is have fun and mess around.

You can easily earn an office worker's monthly pay in a day.

See this? And this?

I extorted…

I mean, I got these as gifts.

Stop breathing.

You smell like cigarettes.

Then why don't you stop breathing?

NABOM GOSIWON

Why make me stop?

With a ceiling height of 14 meters and an aisle 16 meters long,

this wedding hall is most popular among brides

who seek grandiosity and elegance.

The dome-shaped wooden interior and the organ

all combine to create a reverent and graceful ambiance.

When's the earliest I can book this venue?

Our wedding hall's suitability can vary depending on individual preference,

but no one has ever complained about our catering.

The steak is limited to one per person and is brought to the table,

and the families of the couples have always been satisfied

by the Korean selection in our buffet.

When's the earliest I can book this venue?

As you may know, our venue is connected to the subway,

and guests can park for free for two hours.

The wedding car and the families' cars are given five hours.

Sounds great.

When's the earliest I can make a reservation?

There really is

no single place

that's completely

perfect.

I'm so glad it's fake.

A real wedding would give me a real headache.

Hello?

Yes.

Yes.

Someone canceled their wedding?

That's great news!

I'll take their spot.

I'm nearby.

I'll be right there.

"Today, I denied knowing the person I love

and lied about hating them."

"I was trying to pass as a normie, so I had no choice."

"However…"

Cut. Hui-seong.

Do you want to eat?

Now? Are you hungry?

No.

You just sound hungry the way you keep eating your words.

Let's try that again but imagine you're full.

Good job.

I told you to give me feedback without messing with me.

That's like telling a dog not to poop.

Well, I'm not poop.

You're the poop I can't get rid of.

Woof woof!

Are you sure about that?

You're so cold these days.

Made up with Hae-yeong yet?

Has she ever apologized first?

No, it's always been you.

No matter what, I'm not apologizing first this time.

That's good.

Just ditch her and make a new friend.

I'll introduce you to one. Let's go.

Come on.

I'm good.

I'm starving. Let's go eat.

Is there anything you're craving?

Maybe a sandwich?

Will you join me?

Maybe after you make up with Hae-yeong.

Please write your name here and sign next to it.

All right.

You've discussed this with the groom, right?

Three weeks is very soon.

He always goes along with my decisions.

We're basically one soul.

Oh, my.

You must be very happy.

Sure.

-Sign here? -Yes.

-I just need to pay the deposit, right? -Yes.

Where's my phone?

Thank you.

I should wire the money first.

To Paju, please.

Your mother has been refusing to eat since yesterday.

Today, she has shown signs of aggression.

I called you as we may need to tie her down,

but you haven't answered.

Please hurry here when you see this message.

Come here, you bitch!

-Ma'am! -Get out, all of you!

-What's missing? Let me find it. -You thief!

Come here! You stole it, you thieving bitch!

-Mom! -It's mine!

-Mom. -Come here!

Come here!

-Why are you here, Hui-seong? -It's mine!

-You thief! -Hae-yeong…

Get that bitch.

-Get that thief! -Mom!

Don't let her escape!

How did you know?

I got a call.

It was from an unknown number, so I almost didn't answer it,

but they said they called me because you didn't answer.

Then I came and saw her in that state.

You must've been shocked.

Is that all you have to say?

How could you do this?

You should've told us she was ill.

I didn't know either.

I thought she was in her countryside home,

but then she called and said,

"It's Mom. I have dementia."

"Don't worry about me. I'm at a nursing home."

Why are Mom and I like this?

To all other kids, she was an angel without wings.

But she never really got along with her own daughter.

How could she not tell me

she was ill?

She didn't want to worry you.

Her illness isn't easy to deal with,

and she didn't want to burden you

or have you make a tough decision.

See?

It only took you a day to understand

what I couldn't for a year.

How did they know my number?

I gave it to them.

I wanted them to call you in case something happened to me

or they couldn't reach me.

You're also Mom's daughter.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too.

But I'm still against your fake marriage.

You'd better not do it.

I booked the wedding hall.

-Already? -It's on Saturday, three weeks from now.

Hae-yeong.

Weddings may be a vain formality meant to collect money,

but some people will genuinely be happy for you.

And it's not right to deceive even one of those people.

And what if you find someone you truly love and want to marry?

What then?

Marrying someone I love would be nice.

But the love has to last during the marriage.

Then make it last.

Hui-seong.

Am I lovable?

I'm a calculating person who hates suffering losses even in relationships.

Am I really lovable?

Find someone who will love every aspect of you.

Such a person

probably exists, right?

I can wait until that person shows up.

But what about Mom?

Do you think she can wait?

Have you and Hae-yeong made up?

I'm mad at you now.

You knew Mom was at a nursing home, didn't you?

I'm sorry.

Just you wait until Hae-yeong's wedding is over.

I'm expensive to placate.

I'll treat you to fine dining.

So you're not against the wedding anymore?

She wants to get married while Mom can be there.

I couldn't say no to that.

And she booked the hall already.

We need to hurry with the invitations.

I'll ask my boyfriend to be the wedding photographer.

That's great. He's good at taking pictures.

You're the best.

You're the best!

Welcome to…

What kind of nutcase looks for a groom on Pumpkin Market?

I might as well check her out.

Where's my greeting, man?

Welcome.

I'm here to buy cigarettes.

How do you manage to sell them when you hate the smell?

Do you sell your principles with it?

Keep smoking so you'll die faster. What would you like to kill you?

Magol.

Sure.

That'll be 4,800 won.

Ring it up. Isn't that your job?

You're supposed to pay…

PUMPKIN MARKET NEW MESSAGE FROM LOSSZERO

"LOSS" IN KOREAN = SON-HAE "ZERO" IN KOREAN = YEONG

LOSSZERO = SON HAE-YEONG

I'll do it for you.

-Hey, that's a new phone! -My bad.

I hope it's fine.

-Hey! -Oh, my goodness.

-Stop it! -Oh, no.

-Is it cracked? -Yeah.

Completely.

You little…

NEVERSTOP: HELLO

"Neverstop"? Well, you've stopped responding.

Ma'am!

Oh.

Good morning.

Are you really going through with the fake wedding?

-Yeah. -Are you serious?

How many times do I have to tell you?

Out of my way. I need to get to work.

Please excuse me.

What are you doing?

Are you okay?

-What? -Is your heart racing?

Are you short of breath?

Do you feel anything?

No, not at all.

Even now?

I don't feel anything.

Then I'll do it.

Do what?

The part-time job. I'll be your fake groom.

Seriously? Will you really?

On one condition.

What is it?

A home.

What?

A roof over the head.

This is Baby.

This cat's a baby?

That's one huge baby.

How big is it going to get?

No, the name is Baby.

I see.

I want to get it spayed,

but it needs a foster home

where it can recover after the surgery.

I live in a gosiwon, so it's too small.

Why not stay here then?

My manager is scared of cats.

I'll take the part-time job if you take care of Baby for a week.

One whole week?

I'll have the food and litter ready.

Just let it stay at your house.

At my house?

The thing is,

-my landlord… -You own the place.

Well, it's a multi-unit building.

It's a single-family house.

Find another groom then.

No, I like cats.

Baby!

Where did it go?

Where's that nutcase who was looking for a groom?

Did she find one already?

But what insane guy would volunteer to be a fake groom?

Convenience Store Boy,

I feel bad taking this when you only make a minimum-wage.

My heart hurts.

Stop breathing. I can smell the cigarettes.

Does that bastard own the air or what?

Would I really just have to walk down the aisle?

GROOM PREPARATION FOR WEDDING

HOW TO REACT AT THE WEDDING DRESS FITTING

I'm sure she'll do this with her friends.

GROOM'S PRE-WEDDING PHYSICAL

"A necessary examination for a healthy sex life

and successful bearing of children."

What?

ERECTILE FUNCTION, SEMEN, STD, AND URINE TESTS

You're up early. Do you have plans?

Yeah, I have an investment meeting for the audio drama.

What about you?

Heading to try on dresses.

With Ms. Cha?

I wanted to, but she has work today.

So you're going alone?

-Yeah. -That's ridiculous.

I'll cancel my meeting.

This isn't a real wedding, Ja-yeon.

I'm only visiting one shop, so I'll be fine alone.

It'll be quick.

But still…

I appreciate your concern.

Go and secure a big investment.

It's fine.

Our calorie-free drink sales are skyrocketing.

Your idea to put them all in one place

was a stroke of genius.

No, it was a stroke of Ji-uk.

We need to order more chicken breasts, protein bars, and protein drinks.

Just a minute.

-Chicken breast and… -A wide variety would be good.

As for the protein bars and drinks…

I'll let you know once I check their nutritional values.

-So, the protein drinks and-- -Just a moment.

What's the matter?

-How tall are you? -I'm 185 cm.

Okay.

-How much do you weigh? -Seventy-five kilograms.

Seventy-five.

What's your pants size?

You don't know?

You're more interested in my measurements

than my name or age?

Your name is Kim Ji-uk.

Your age?

I'm sure you're younger than me.

-Tell me your pants size. -Care to explain first?

These are personal questions.

Oh, right.

I'm on my way to a bridal shop,

and I was thinking of renting your tuxedo too.

-Right now? -Yeah.

-Alone? -Yeah.

What got into you that day?

What day?

You know, the day it rained.

When you agreed to be my fake…

I mean, when you agreed to take the job.

You suddenly

hugged me.

I didn't hug you.

It was just a test.

What test?

To see if you're allergic to cat fur.

I'm always covered in cat fur.

I see.

I was mistaken.

I thought it was a different test.

What do you mean?

A likability test.

-What? -Just in case.

This is a business relationship, so it'd make things weird

if any feelings develop between us.

You and…

The only feelings that would develop between you and me

are dislike or even extreme disgust.

You're awfully pessimistic for a young man.

I know too much about you to develop a romantic interest in you.

Knowledge is in the head,

and romantic interest is in the heart.

You never know.

How do I look?

You're so…

very…

embarrassing.

Is this that embarrassing?

Has anyone ever tried on this dress?

She's the first one.

Did you hear that?

If you're going to wear that dress, you better pay me extra for humiliation.

I'm sorry. Please excuse me.

Is it that bad?

Is your goal to make your guests laugh?

Well, it's to make them only remember the bride.

Why?

Because the bride is the star of the wedding?

No, so that they don't remember you.

As for me,

I made this choice to get married.

But it's a one-day job for you.

You're a young man with a bright future.

I'm worried that people will remember you

as a married man.

You're worried

about me?

Yeah.

I hate suffering losses,

and I hate making others suffer losses.

This is Yeon Bo-ra, the writer of Spice Up Our Love.

Nice to meet you.

And this is the investor

in the audio drama adaptation of Spice Up Our Love.

I'm sorry, your real name is…

It's HajunLove. I'm a big fan of yours.

I'm a frequent commenter.

You're HajunLove?

I know who you are.

Thank you so much!

No, I should thank you.

One comment from you beats out a hundred hate comments.

You keep me sane.

I've read and reread every single episode of every work you've written.

It's so new and exciting every time I read it.

Oh, my gosh!

I'm moved every time.

Especially the walk-in fridge scene in Spice Up Our Love.

Through that scene, Ms. Yeon,

I could sense your in-depth approach to humanity's greatest desires,

appetite and sexuality.

When the nutritionist who symbolizes appetite,

meets her boss and feels her sexual desires awakening

and undoes his belt…

Oh, my!

I couldn't help but applaud you.

But it is a bit disappointing that it's only fiction, isn't it?

I keep trying to imagine what the perfect boss in your novel

would actually look like.

My imagination isn't enough

to comprehend--

-What's wrong? -Are you okay?

What is it?

Secretary Yeo.

-What's the matter, HajunLove? -Sorry?

Yeo Ha-jun!

Why do you need your secretary at your gym session?

I'm doing an extra set today for missing last week.

What if I die?

Then I'll clock out.

You little…

Come running to me when I give you a sign.

Act like something urgent came up at work, okay?

-Answer me. -Okay.

-With more spirit! -Okay.

That's more like it.

Did you see someone you know?

-No. -No.

Just a moment.

What do I wear?

Whatever you'd like.

Take your pick.

Manager Son?

Ahn Woo-jae?

Manager Ahn Woo-jae.

Manager Son!

Keep it down.

Manager Son Hae-yeong.

Babe, what are you…

Oh, Ms. Son!

Ms. Kwon.

I heard you were getting married. Are you only now looking at dresses?

Yes, I've been a bit busy.

What brings you two here?

My cousin asked me to help pick out a dress for her wedding.

She thought my dress and hanbok looked great.

This is great!

We have some extra time. Why don't we help you with your dress?

No, it's all right. I've already picked out my dress.

Oh, really?

What about the groom's tuxedo?

I could recommend a tailor shop.

Their ready-made options are great, but you should get a custom-made…

I'm done.

Is that the groom?

Can I step out?

-No! -Yes!

You see, he just got here from his part-time job.

He doesn't normally look that…

How do I look, ma'am?

EPILOGUE

How many invitations do you need?

One hundred and sixty-three.

CONTEST PROPOSAL SUMMARY

We can order either 100, 150 or 200.

Then do 200.

I'll invite 37 more guests.

It still looks a bit dull.

We could have a laser-cut frame, and…

Let's add a ribbon!

Silk is better than satin, right?

We can choose either a sealing or wedding stamp for free.

Hae-yeong, do you want--

Nam Ja-yeon.

-What? -That all sounds like gibberish.

Just choose the cheapest one.

Then it won't look nice.

I found my groom at a convenience store.

Who cares if the invitation looks rough?

What's the point of this wedding, Ja-yeon?

To collect money.

Minimal expenses, maximum revenue.

Got it?

-I don't get it! -You startled me!

Why the convenience store's rabid dog?

Why not someone with a decent job?

People are going to ask about where he works.

Then just lie and say a random company name.

What if a guest works there?

She'll get caught for sure.

That's why the rabid dog, the convenience store part-timer,

is perfect for the role.

He has no real job and therefore doesn't know anyone.

If he's unemployed, he should at least be good-looking.

Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense. Why would you marry him then?

Right, it doesn't make sense right now.

He can't be good-looking.

-Why not? -Why not?

Do you remember the guy we saw in Bali five years ago?

I do! The surfer boy of Seminyak!

He had a blue board and yellow shorts.

I'll never forget him.

See? You remember exactly who I'm talking about.

A good-looking guy is unforgettable.

If the groom is good-looking,

the guests will remember him forever.

Should a one-day groom be unforgettable?

That's why he needs to be an average Joe.

He can neither be ugly nor good-looking.

Most importantly,

he can't be a total stud.

THANKS TO KIM HAE-SOOK, LEE SEUNG-JUN, AND OH YE-JU FOR THEIR SPECIAL APPEARANCE

I told you the guests can't remember your face.

You can't be this good-looking!

By the way, Ms. Son.

-Did he propose to you? -"Propose"?

It's supposed to be, "The lovely Hae-yeong taken by her loving boyfriend," right?

Your eyes are dead.

You need to do this.

We can't get married if you don't.

That man is your ex, isn't he?

You seemed very reluctant.

You know quite a lot about me.

Are you sure you won't regret it?

It's your last chance to back out.

Subtitle: Ji-hun Lee