[sweet airy music]
[birds screeching]
Oh, start?
MAY, 2011
Uh…
Hey. Hello. How are you?
My name is Choi Ung.
CHOI UNG (19, MALE)
[teacher] Let's look at the first one.
As you can see, value x is approaching one,
-there's a limiting value of function x. -[sighs]
In this case, we need to think of how to get the value
when it's smaller than one.
I'll also show you what to do when it's bigger than one.
But so far, do you understand?
-[teacher continues] -[Dong-il] Don't look at the camera.
It's too big for me to miss.
Just pretend like there's nothing over here.
How am I supposed to do that? It's right in front of me.
-Ignore it. -[teacher explaining continues]
[Ung] As you can see, well…
those guys are filming me.
[girl] Hey, you idiot. Face forward.
[teacher] Now, look at the next one.
-[teacher continues] -[Ung] But it's not just me.
Why are you looking at me? Look at the chalkboard.
[teacher] Using this formula, you can see the limiting values are actually the same.
[Ung] This annoying girl is part of it too.
-[bell ringing] -We're done.
Everyone, please bow to our teacher.
[all] Thank you, ma'am.
You're leaving?
None of your business. Why should I tell you?
[students chatting]
[scoffs]
Excuse me, sir, can I stop recording for a moment?
It's really hard to work with such an idiot.
[Dong-il] Keep rolling.
-You call me an idiot? -We've been filming for days.
And the whole time, you kept moving around like you're crazy.
I couldn't focus at all because you were so restless.
The camera was right there. What the heck do you want me to do?
You just gotta focus in class. Are you saying can't you do that?
Why don't you ignore me and focus all by yourself?
Are you saying you can't do that?
All right, I guess you don't care at all about getting good grades.
Sure, I totally get it.
But still, I refuse to let you drag me down with you.
-[Ung] You heard everything, right? -[sighs]
I'm so happy for you. Your social skills can't get lower.
[scoffs]
Why did I agree to this?
Yeah, I know, right? Why did you agree to do this?
My name is Kook Yeon-su.
KOOK YEON-SU (19, FEMALE)
[Yeon-su] I think I first saw Choi Ung in the tenth grade.
Wow, you're borrowing so many again?
I'm reading less because I have exams soon.
[librarian] By the time you graduate, you'll have read all the books.
-Kook Yeon-su… -[keyboard clacking, beeps]
-Here. Enjoy reading. -Thank you very much.
[grunts]
APRIL'S TOP BOOKWORMS
1ST: CHOI UNG 2ND: KOOK YEON-SU
-Excuse me. -Yes?
Who is this Choi Ung?
He's first place this month too?
[librarian] Oh, right, Ung?
He's sitting right over there.
Hey.
[Yeon-su] I met him in the most unlikely place.
My name is Kook Yeon-su.
Tell me, what's your rank?
-My what? -Your standing in school.
I'm 267.
-[quirky music] -But we only have…
267 students.
[Yeon-su] In that moment, I thought he was a really strange kid.
[quirky music continues]
[Ung] Oh, wait, hang on.
That was the second time we met.
The first time was during the entrance ceremony.
[principal] The student who entered at the top of the year is Kook Yeon-su.
-Congratulations. -[applause]
[student 1] Her name's Kook Yeon-su? No wonder the girl's smart.
[Ung] I watched her because the way she walked
was like she was marching onto a battlefield.
[applause]
HWIYEONG HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE CEREMONY
[student 1] Hey, look at her skirt.
She's obviously a teacher's pet.
They have the same style. I gotta say, I'm not surprised she got that award.
[student 2] Look at her shoes. Even my mom wouldn't be caught dead wearing that.
[student 1] I know, so tacky, right?
[principal] …schoolers. I would like to thank you all for being…
[Ung] To be clear, I was trying to be nice to her the first time our eyes met.
-Hey. -[gasps]
Turn around.
[Ung] That's when I realized she was pretty weird.
[principal's speech continues]
[mysterious music]
[quirky music]
[Yeon-su] Anyway, I never imagined
that I would get involved with a kid as strange as him.
[teacher] Oh, good, you're here.
Did you think about that offer I was telling you?
The producer of the show's a good friend of mine.
And he promised he wouldn't get in your way.
But if you think it'll affect your studies, you can refuse.
-Am I the only one you're going to film? -[teacher] No, there's another.
They'll observe the best student and the worst student for a month,
to see how they'll spend time together.
Kind of like a documentary.
[smacks]
[teacher] Anyway, just think about it.
[distant indistinct shouting]
[inhales]
Well, let's say I agree to it. Are they going to pay me or something?
Of course. You'll be paid.
[distant schoolyard noises]
[Yeon-su] To me, it looked like he was my complete opposite.
[Ho groans] Oh, my goodness, you're here.
Oh. Hang on. Just a moment. I'll be right back. Yes, hold on.
-Oh, the ingredients are here. -[pants]
Please, check them thoroughly.
[man] Yeah, because last time, they weren't really the best.
So check it real well, okay. I'll be off now, see you.
SEAFOOD SOUP WITH UNG POTATO SOUP WITH UNG
CHICKEN FEET WITH UNG
-[Yeon-ok] I see him, there he is. -[Ho] Hello.
Finally, he's here. This is Ung's father.
-Hello, nice to meet you. -Hello.
-[Yeon-ok] Ung! -[Ho] Oh, hey, son!
-[Ho] Come over here. Sit down. -[Ung] Turns out…
events will unfold regardless of my intentions.
Start talking. Why didn't you mention the documentary?
Why would I? I said I'm not gonna do it.
What are you talking about? The producer came all the way here for you.
-You shouldn't miss this chance. -That's true.
You'll be studying with the top student of the year.
-Of course you should do the show. -[Ho] Of course!
Another thing. We have no idea what our boy does at school the whole day.
If you film him, will we be able to see what sort of activities he does?
-Of course. -Oh, thank you, sir. Thank you.
But I really don't want to!
Why the hell not? How could you refuse?
I don't want to, because strangers will know my face.
But think of the unforgettable memories you'll be making.
-Right. -I'm a senior now, you know.
Don't you think doing this thing will affect my academics?
-Is he kidding? -[Yeon-ok sighs]
Did you forget you'll be studying with the top student of your year?
You should be grateful for this chance!
I mean…
[Ung] It was as if things had to happen that way.
That girl is such a weirdo!
[Yeon-su] And that's it, that's how this whole thing started.
[sighs]
Now, everyone, please pay attention.
[teacher] Choi Ung from Class 1 will join us for a month.
[all students] Yes, sir.
[teacher] I want you all to be nice to him.
It may be distracting for you since they'll be filming,
but it'll be a fun experience.
Make sure you cooperate with them at all times.
If none of you have any more concerns, I'll go now.
[all] Bye, sir.
[rustling loudly]
[loud rustle]
[cheeky music]
[Yeon-su] It was more bothersome than I thought.
-[cheeky music continues] -[rustling]
It's the worst students to make the most fuss.
-Are you talking to me? -Keep your stuff off my desk or else.
[Ung] She was more annoying.
Way more than I had imagined.
[cheeky music]
[music fades]
At first, I tried real hard to be friends with her.
Hey…
[indistinct background chatter]
-[gasps] -[grunts]
[icy music]
Sorry.
[spoon clinks]
[awkward music]
[Ung] I didn't mean…
[awkward music rises]
Hey, I told you I was sorry.
Good for you, but I'm not.
[Yeon-su] Well, what can I do? We're just so different.
[student] No! Not here!
[students yelling indistinctly]
[groaning]
-[students yelling] -Go, go, go, go!
-Hey, hey! -Over there.
[overlapping shouting]
-[thumps] -[groaning]
Get up.
[groaning]
Stop it. Hey! [gasps]
[gonging]
[thuds]
-[girl] Oh, no, is she okay? -[groans]
[chuckling softly] Are you okay?
[Ung groans in pain]
[Yeon-su] He acts like a child.
[Yeon-su] Teacher.
I have a question.
Would it be possible to solve that if we apply L'Hôpital's rule?
-Teacher. -[sighs]
Can I solve this problem
using y as a derivative of the root x?
-Teacher. -[teacher] Yes?
-Teacher. -All right, kids.
-You can have your lunch break. -[Yeon-su] Wait, teacher.
-[Ung] She can be super selfish. -Teacher.
THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING
[Ung] There's nothing I love more than lying in the shade.
I love the gentle breeze,
the sunlight shining through the trees…
-[humming] -[wind gusting]
[chuckles]
[Yeon-su] You're so ridiculous.
Leave me alone.
Hurry. Finish that already, so you can return it.
[students playing in background]
[grunts]
[sighs] This is great.
-[Yeon-su] To top it off, he's so lazy. -[groans]
[stifled laugh]
[chuckles]
[icy music]
[gasps]
[teacher] Who was that?
Choi Ung! You again?
I thought I told you to be quiet!
[Ung] Things are already exhausting,
but she has a talent for making it worse.
[Yeon-su] The bottom line is, he's a very pathetic guy.
[school bell ringing]
Sorry. What was the question?
[Yeon-su] Why can't you focus?
Oh, the things I hate?
Kook Yeon-su.
[chuckles] Kook Yeon-su.
She's some silly girl I know.
I hate pathetic beings.
What I despise the most are people who are hopelessly pathetic.
Being selfish. I hate selfish people who only--
People who cause trouble for others.
If you wanna fail, then go fail on your own.
Why do you have to drag others down with you?
Those who are harsh. Or some people who talk without thinking.
To me, they're super rude.
Seriously, look who's talking.
He should look in the mirror first, because he just doesn't think at all.
He? Are, are you talking about me?
You started it. You were bitching about me too.
Wait, who? Me?
Are you done talking?
Not yet. Obviously still talking.
Why did you want to film this documentary again?
It's a program that features the top student helping the worst student.
-Correct? -Ah, I get it.
I think you're trying to find out how long regular people
can endure anti-social ones.
Putting the best and worst student together,
experiments like that are unethical.
Speaking of the best student and the worst student,
from their titles, who do you think is more anti-social?
When people like her enter society, they will exhaust everyone around them.
-Trust me, I know this. -Is that so?
Well, someone like you wouldn't even be able to participate in society.
So how could you know that?
-[producer] Here's another question. -[sighs]
What do you think you'll be doing after ten years?
In ten years, I'll be 29.
I'm pretty sure I'd still be good at whatever it is that I'm doing.
I guess I want to live a peaceful life without doing anything.
I'll be leading groups of people in my company,
plus, I'll be living an active life.
A successful one.
I hope I'll be able to live a quiet life.
-One thing's for sure… -One thing I know for sure is--
…I'd have nothing to do with this pathetic person beside me.
[scoffs] That's exactly how I feel.
[awkward music]
THE BEST AND WORST STUDENTS SCHOOL LIFE PLAYBOOK
VIEWS
DOCUMENTARIES
[uplifting music]
LEAVING A REPLY BECAUSE NO ONE WOULD
SCHOOL LIFE PLAYBOOK
[uplifting music continues]
TRENDING VIDEO SO FUNNY
[laughter]
AMAZING CHEMISTRY HILARIOUS
THIS IS A MUST WATCH PLEASE LET THERE BE A SECOND SEASON
EPISODE 1 I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
[Yeon-su] This isn't it.
THE PRESENT
[Do-yul] Ms. Kook Yeon-su?
[soft chuckle] Yes?
So far, I'm not seeing or hearing anything that's worth listening to. Is that it?
[Yeon-su] I definitely didn't think that this is the life I'd lead.
I hope you'll listen until the end of my presentation
-before you make that conclusion. -[inhales]
Fine, go on. Continue.
[Yeon-su] First, allow me to explain the online promotion methods.
We believed one of the methods of gaining people's interest before the opening
is through online campaigns and organizing various participation events.
After we use hashtag events, the brand--
[Do-yul] Stop, Ms. Kook.
This is quite disappointing.
This isn't what we asked your group to work on.
You should have checked with me before you did this.
We have no interest in launching this brand with clichés.
Our main goal is to capture
our target market's attention for the store opening.
We found that generating--
[Do-yul] Do you honestly think I'm not aware of that?
-But sir, this time we-- -[Do-yul] Your company's called "Run".
You may be a small company,
but recently you've been raking in quite a lot of awards,
and I heard your team is the most skilled in the industry.
But I think that your work is lame.
If anything, I do respect how you've built such a decent image.
Ji-hyeon. The presentation this afternoon…
-Can you move it earlier to 10 a.m.? -[Ji-hyeon] Yes, sir.
-Excuse me, Mr. Jang? -Yes? That's it, right?
Is there anything else?
[Yeon-su] Getting looked down on like this was unfortunately never part of my plan.
-Yes. I'm not done yet. -All right. Hurry up, then.
To open Soen Shop, we are planning to make it unique,
by collaborating with artists.
Using merch to attract customers is terribly cliché.
Plus if we go for those marketing methods, they can be expensive, yet ineffective.
Consumers don't fall for--
Didn't you tell us you'd listen until the end? Or have you forgotten?
[scoffs]
Go ahead.
Our strategy is not to sell merchandise through our collaboration.
We're planning on creating the merch on Soen Shop,
and this is what we'll be promoting.
[light upbeat music]
[Yeon-su] These are the works of Go-oh,
who's the most popular illustrator these days.
Go-oh is known for drawing
detailed and trendy pieces based on building structures.
And recently, Go-oh received more attention
as the idol singer NJ bought one of his works.
The collaboration we're proposing is,
we tempt this artist to do a live drawing for the opening ceremony.
You may continue.
[Yeon-su] Go-oh is a talented artist who's into detail,
he makes unique and innovative drawings.
His vibe is a perfect match for Soen Shop, since that's what the brand is all about.
Go-oh already has a large and loyal fanbase because of his unique drawings
and sincere attitude towards the art.
That's why, if we promote the shop
featuring his drawings on the exterior wall,
it'll make Soen Shop a trendy and popular place
people will be lining up to visit.
Can you really get the artist on board?
Of course, sir. We'll close this deal.
Yes, better make sure you do, then.
[Do-yul sighs]
Not bad at all.
I have no idea why you waited
until the very last minute to show us that proposal.
-The presentations was-- -[Do-yul] That'll be all.
[quirky music]
[deep exhale]
[exhaling in relief]
Ms. Kook. You were so great. You kept your cool the whole time.
Gosh. I've heard horror stories about Mr. Jang's aggressiveness,
but I didn't imagine he'd be that scary.
He was being mean on purpose.
Making us come in early in the morning, ordering us around all the time.
He kept cutting her off when she was talking.
But still, this project is a done deal, right?
Yeah, tell us, Ms. Kook.
Can we really get the artist to work with us?
[Ye-in] I thought we haven't been able to confirm anything from his side yet.
That jerk's unbelievable.
[cheeky tense music]
[sighs]
When we get back to the office,
get me all the data you can find on the artist.
Everything from his posts on social media to his interviews.
No matter what happens, we have to close this deal.
That might be hard, since the artist has never revealed himself to the public.
Nobody's seen his face, not even at exhibitions.
I'm going to find him, I'll do whatever it takes.
[music fades]
[Yeon-su] Cutting people off while they're explaining something?
Did that jerk grow up without learning any manners?
-Jeez, where is my car? -[car beeping]
[sighs]
-[grunts] -[car beeping]
[grunts]
-[car beeping] -[gasps]
[gasps, awkward chuckle]
Oh, it's you, Mr. Jang.
Was there something you wanted to talk to me about?
What are you doing opening my car door for me?
What?
-[gasps] -[car beeping]
-[cheeky awkward music] -[awkward chuckle]
So sorry about that.
I haven't gotten used to my company car yet.
I was mistaken.
[inhales]
-By the way, Ms. Kook. -Yes?
[Do-yul] I hate people who are all bark.
In fact, I think irresponsible people are the most pathetic.
-Right. -I seriously hope you weren't bluffing
about getting the artist to work on this project.
You can't possibly be that pathetic, can you?
[soft chuckle]
[car engine starting]
[cheeky music]
[engine revs]
[tires screeching]
[sighs]
[Yeon-su] Although it's been ten years…
What an asshole.
…I never imagined I'd hear those familiar words again.
-but from another person at this age. -[sighs]
[grunts]
-[peaceful music] -[birds chirping]
[Ung] I have always known this.
I knew that I would live a peaceful life.
See, I've always dreamed of this.
[Ho] Going back to the beginning.
We started this restaurant for drivers passing by.
-Cut. -Huh?
Sorry about that, but it's Ung. What's he doing back there?
You need to stop making those weird movements.
I have to film Dad, but since you're moving around a lot, you're distracting.
Come on! I was on a roll, and you ruined a perfectly good shot.
It's your fault we need to start again. Go inside and stop bothering us.
-No way, I was sitting in this spot first. -Go on!
I thought I'd be fine talking in front of the camera,
but this is making me real nervous.
[Ung] To be honest, I wouldn't mind having some more peace in my life.
…started with Ung about 25 years ago.
We started as a diner for drivers back then.
Uh, our specialties are steamed fish, also, there's chicken feet.
You know we even went viral for our--
-Hey, aren't you done yet? -You ruined my shot!
How could you bother him? You know he's so busy.
Ji-ung, shouldn't you be at work or something?
-It's all right. I'm not too busy. -Eat before you go. Come inside.
-I'm sorry about that. -No! You can't.
-Ung, stop loafing around, you're so lazy. -Finish this, all of it.
Hold on, why are you always ordering me around?
What if I'm busy too?
-You? Busy? -Stop talking nonsense.
[Yeon-ok] When were you ever busy? You're not even working.
-Hey, put that away. -[Ho] Don't say that.
He's spending his precious time helping us.
You should be thanking him for doing your job.
-Jerk. -You little brat.
As soon as you're done here, man the counter. And don't just disappear.
-Honey, please help me with something. -All right, then.
-[Yeon-ok] I can't do it by myself. -Oh, I'd better go.
-Sure. -Be right back, okay?
I told you to stop filming, you ass.
You'd better stop if you don't wanna lose your fingers or the camera.
[Ji-ung] Hey, what the heck happened to your face?
Even pork needs to be marinated for eight hours.
What are you talking about?
I only slept two and a half hours last night.
Didn't even rest as much as pork.
That sucks.
You sleep and poop as much as pigs do, so it's kind of balanced.
Oh, shut up. Quit recording me!
But I was told to film you for the promotional video.
Don't even think about it.
-Not on your life. -Hey, Ung!
[both] Yeah?
[Yeon-ok] Ung.
-[shutter clicks] -Over here, sweetie. Look at the camera.
That's right.
Oh, how cute.
[light music]
Ung! Look at Mommy.
[Ho] Ung! Over here.
-Look at your teacher. -Look at the camera.
[Ho] Look at your teacher. Yes, good.
Look over there. Don't look at me.
[parents talking indistinctly]
"Choi Ung"?
Yes. My name is Choi Ung.
And you? What's your name?
[scoffs] I'm not gonna tell you.
KIM JI-UNG
[Yeon-ok] Not you. I meant Ji-ung.
-Would you like some stew? -Yes, I'd love that.
Did you forget your son, Mom?
Fine, you can have some too.
Hey, I have an idea how we can improve the shoot.
I'll practice the lines I'll say, so we can go faster.
If it's okay.
Would it be okay with you to do this again when you're free?
-I'm never too busy for you guys. -Really?
So call me anytime you wanna do it.
-[both chuckle] -Thank you so much.
Wow. It feels really good to have a producer who helps out.
-When else would I be able to do this? -[chuckles]
[sighs]
What now? Stop looking at me like that.
The cabbages are arriving later.
Bring them inside. Don't even think of disappearing on us.
I hope you're not forgetting that I'm your flesh and blood, old man.
-I'll prepare two bowls. -All right, thanks.
Dude, it seems like you'll be the one inheriting the restaurant later.
My parents are acting like you're their son these days.
[deep inhale] Right, it's quite obvious…
that if it were a choice, I would be the better son.
-Dream on. -[chuckles]
How come you're not at work?
Why do you keep coming back here and threatening my status
as the only heir, huh?
Hey, I just finished a program, and I barely got a break.
I'm gonna be super busy again when I start my next project.
So that's why…
I should have fun here before that.
-[laughing] -Hey! Stop! Why'd you do that?
-Nothing, I'm having fun. -Come here!
Oh! Mom, Dad, look at him, he's gonna ruin the bean sprouts that way!
-Put that down! -I wasn't--
Put it down right now.
-Hey! Stop that! -Why the heck…
Wait till I get my hands on you!
-Put the bean sprouts down! -It wasn't me!
[Yeon-ok] I can't believe you're fooling around with food!
[Ung] Truth is, for some reason
I thought my life would be a bit more mature by this point.
-[exclaims] -Ms. Kook and Mr. Jang are so alike,
and that's why they keep clashing with each other.
I had so much fun watching them argue from the front row.
So true. You saw how Ms. Kook reacted when Mr. Jang cut her off
in the middle of her presentation, right?
"Didn't you tell us you'd listen until the end, or have you forgotten?"
Unbelievable.
I think Ms. Kook was so cool. Don't you agree?
Super cool.
Besides, that project isn't something a small company like ours can easily get.
Yet she was able to give us a fighting chance.
She's almost like the breadwinner of this family.
Like our CEO's good luck charm.
Imagine, how crazy would it be to get on her bad side.
She's so fearless when she's facing our demanding clients,
but then if she ever gets angry at us…
Polar bears tear people apart with their paws,
but Ms. Kook tears people apart with her words…
How is it going, Ms. Kook?
Everyone, about the information on Go-oh that I asked for,
can you please give me an update by three?
-Yes, ma'am. -Okay.
[door closes]
What's going on, guys? What are you up to?
What's going on here?
Why are you guys so good at everything you do?
I heard your project was given the green light.
Oh, my jaw almost dropped to the floor.
-[chuckling] -Good work, everyone.
But most especially, Ms. Kook, who succeeded once again.
Wow.
So, seems like we should go out and celebrate--
We can't have any gatherings.
I'm not suggesting a gathering, of course not.
Why would we do that? That suggestion is totally crazy.
We shouldn't even be having company gatherings, right?
We all hate them.
Anyway, what do you think of dinner--
Sorry, but I'm already going out with my mom.
Oh, so sudden? Or are you just making an excuse?
No, that's not it.
What I meant to say was, it'll be hard if we leave at that time.
You think, we should go have lunch now?
[chuckles awkwardly] But we've already eaten lunch, sir.
[all chuckle awkwardly]
-What do you mean? -I just remembered
that the three of us had our lunch when we stepped out of the office earlier.
You did?
How, how come you didn't tell me?
How could we? You weren't able to go to the presentation with us
because you had a stomachache.
We jumped to the conclusion that you wouldn't be able to join us.
[sighs] That's all right, smart thinking.
Thanks, sir.
Then if you can't go out for dinner, and you've already had lunch,
-how are we supposed to-- -Well, in that case,
coffee! How about coffee?
-Yeah. -Coffee sounds great.
-You all have coffee. -Oh, yeah.
You have a cup too. [chuckles]
Looks like you all have, except for me.
-[Myeong-ho] Oh, yeah. -Okay.
-But, sir, why don't I get you porridge? -[I-hun] No, no need.
-Sit down. -I hate porridge.
[Myeong-ho sighs] He sounded upset.
[bright uplifting music]
SOL-I
SEOUL HARDWARE STORE
[bright uplifting music]
[bright uplifting music continues]
[cheeky music]
OUR SUMMER CHRISTMAS TREE
[thudding, clicks]
["Christmas Tree" by V playing]
♪ In this moment ♪
♪ I see you ♪
♪ It always comes around as I believed ♪
♪ When the rain stops ♪
♪ You shine on me ♪
♪ Your light's the only thing That keeps the cold out ♪
♪ Moon in the summer night ♪
♪ Whispering of the stars ♪
♪ They're singing like Christmas trees for us ♪
♪ So I'll tell you ♪
♪ A million tiny things that ♪
♪ You have never known ♪
♪ It all gets tangled up inside ♪
♪ And I'll tell you ♪
♪ A million little reasons ♪
♪ I'm falling for your eyes ♪
♪ I just want to be where you are ♪
♪ It's such a strange thing to do ♪
♪ Sometimes I don't understand you ♪
♪ But it always brings me back ♪
[phone buzzing]
♪ To where you are ♪
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
[Sol-i] Finally! Why weren't you picking up?
[sighs] Why were you ignoring my calls? Why?
[groans] Come on!
Can't you see I'm busy working?
There's a reason why people have cellphones.
Fine, whatever…
What?
-What are you… -Get up.
Wait, what do you think you're doing?
Get up. Time to exercise.
Stop! Why are you being so annoying?
Just get up. You told me you haven't been sleeping well.
Ow, ow, ow. Jerk! Let go of my arm! [grunts]
You know what my job is as your manager?
I need to take care of my artist's health too.
I'm already exhausted, why do I have to do this?
Aren't I a great manager? I'm the kindest ever.
[Ung] You're fired.
That would count as wrongful dismissal.
Hurry, you only need to make it over there. You can do it.
[groans] I'm so tired.
Don't stop, keep going. Come on.
-[whining groan] -[Eun-ho] One, two, three, four.
Two, two, three, four.
[Ji-ung] Get over here, hurry up.
[Eun-ho] Hurry! You can do it.
[Ji-ung] It's the flag. Make the goal.
-All right, we're here! -Yeah, goal!
-[groaning] -[panting]
You guys think of the stupidest things.
It's cause I heard you only slept two hours.
Did you really have to tell him about that?
-Who? Me? Here, catch. -Oh.
Why are you always hanging around? Did you get fired or something?
Hey, if you're talented you're allowed to slack off, hm?
-[groans] -By the way,
isn't it time you tell your parents who you are in the art world?
What for? They already know I draw a lot.
They called me a while ago, and they sounded worried about you.
They asked if you could earn a living.
They searched your name online and couldn't find any hit.
You didn't give them any kind of details?
How much do you earn anyway? Tell me, I'm not gonna judge you.
Wow, I can't believe you don't wanna tell your parents.
You don't have to be super secretive.
-Hey! -Wow, hey!
-Jeez, man. -You shook it!
Of course not. Just tell me, how much does he earn?
All right. Each drawing is worth 50 million won.
-That much? For real? -Hmm.
Wow. What an asshole.
Hey.
You're using that as an excuse to cuss me out, aren't you?
Of course not.
-You asshole. -What?
What? Sorry.
Yeah, before I forget.
I told dad you disappeared before bothering to move the cabbages.
He said he'll kill you tomorrow.
[sighs]
-[groaning] -[chuckling]
[gentle music]
[appreciative sigh]
Don't you think the weather is so nice tonight?
[sweet gentle music]
[relaxed sigh]
[fizzing]
-Oh, shit! -Jeez!
Seriously, you're a bunch of idiots.
-You shook these, didn't you? -No.
Didn't you see? Same thing happened to my drink.
[Eun-ho] I didn't shake them.
-Admit it, did you? -[Ji-ung] No way.
[slurping]
I know you. You're ignoring me again, aren't you?
-[annoyed sigh] -[bottle thuds]
You're such a jerk.
[both groan]
Looks like… [clears throat]
…I'm your only customer.
-You'll go under soon. -Hey!
You startled me.
I can hear you fine even if you whisper, you know.
Hey. Do you know how many times you've bailed on this poor guy?
-Three? -Four times.
Do you have some kind of grudge against him and haven't told me?
How could I when I've never even seen him before.
And yet, you stood him up when he went to your office building.
He even took the time to go there during your lunch break
because you said you were so busy that time.
I totally forgot.
[gasps] You really are a scumbag.
How can you be so mean to other people?
How can you function as a member of society like that?
[sighing]
People worse than me are living normal lives in society.
Just shut up. That guy you ghosted for four times,
he must be totally smitten with you.
He keeps saying he really wants to meet you.
Oh, I feel so sorry for him.
-Really? -For real.
Will you cut it out? You're going to meet with him this time.
You can't vanish like before.
If you bail on him again, our friendship's over.
Okay, fine. I'll meet him.
[groaning sigh]
I'm so sick of this.
It's not that I'm forcing you to date.
But you should meet other guys.
That's all I'm asking you to do.
Office, home, and here. Office, home, and here.
When I look into your eyes, it's like I'm looking at a machine.
[Sol-i] There's no soul under your skin.
Pork skin!
I want pork skin. I'm suddenly craving it.
[sighs] It's like talking to a wall.
We need to replenish our souls.
How am I meeting guys replenish my soul?
Forget it. I'm just going to work.
-Then go out with someone at work. -Ew. That's a terrible thing to say.
You're making me lose my appetite.
[Sol-i] Could it be…
[gasps]
You still haven't got over that ex of yours.
[sighs] I'm just going to leave
if you keep bringing him up.
-Okay, see you. -All right, I'll shut up. Okay, I'm sorry.
Please sit down. Sit. I'm really sorry.
-You're making such a big deal out of it. -[clears throat]
[sighs]
-[chuckling] -[groans]
[grunts] I'm gonna take a break. Jeez, man.
[Ung] Why are you so lame?
Let's see you do better then.
[groans]
Hey, Ung, about that live drawing show--
Nope, no way.
[sighs] So stubborn.
Why are you so obsessed with keeping your identity a secret?
You're living in the 20th century.
Everything is about communicating with others these days.
You know he's not suited for that kind of stuff.
He can't even talk properly.
Come on, I really don't get it.
Five years ago, all you did was draw,
saying that you were going to succeed no matter what it takes.
But now you're rejecting opportunities. Where's the logic in that?
He's successful, so he's changed. Now he's so full of himself.
-Hey. -Dude, you shouldn't be so arrogant.
You know what? I heard Nu-a is collaborating with SJ.
-[scoffs] -So who's Nu-a?
An artist who has almost the same style as him.
Nu-a's like his… rival.
"Rival"? What?
Hey, that Nu-a's been copying me.
At this rate, people will think that Nu-a was first and that you're the copycat.
Like no matter what I do, you keep going back to the old days.
You're the one who keeps bringing up the past.
It's motivation. I want you to get motivated.
Do you seriously wanna live like before?
[Eun-ho] Jeez.
[both sigh]
Living in the past isn't that bad.
What are you talking about?
[gentle music]
[groans] Hey.
I'll make you a bet.
If you get 15 points,
tomorrow I'll move the cabbages for you.
You sure?
-Let's go. -Come on.
-[Eun-ho] You won't score a single point. -[exclaims]
[distant dog barks]
-[dogs barking in distance] -[music stops]
[bag thuds]
[grunts]
Hello there, Ja-gyeong.
[groans, gasps]
Oh, no. You reek of alcohol.
My goodness, don't tell me you spent the whole night drinking alone.
What I want is to make a doll with your stomach.
Then I can squeeze it every day.
Oh, better get washed up before you go to bed.
You have to go to work tomorrow.
I might be home late, so you should sleep inside.
You don't need to stay up just to wait for me.
I was out here because it was too hot.
Now you go clean yourself up.
-Can you wash me, please? -[sighs]
-Please wash me, Grandma. -My goodness, you're such a silly child.
-Give me a kiss. -Wait a minute. What's with you?
-Have you lost your mind? -Only a quick peck!
-What has gotten into you? -[chuckles]
Oh, you stink, dear. Hurry, get up.
[Ja-gyeong] My goodness. You are unbelievable.
How much have you had to drink anyway?
Oh, my goodness.
[thuds]
ARTIST GO-OH
["Drawer" by 10cm playing]
GO-OH'S SOLO EXHIBITION
GO-OH, THE ILLUSTRATOR WHO PAINTS BUILDINGS WITH SOUL
["Drawer" by 10cm playing]
WHAT EXCITES YOU THE MOST ABOUT BUILDINGS?
YOU DRAW NATURE AS WELL AS BUILDINGS WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS?
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR DRAWING PROCESS?
WHY AREN'T THERE PEOPLE IN YOUR DRAWINGS?
I LOVE THINGS THAT DON'T CHANGE BUT PEOPLE CHANGE OR DISAPPEAR OVER TIME
THAT'S WHY THERE ARE NO PEOPLE OR TIME IN MY WORKS
["Drawer" by 10cm continues playing]
[music fades]
Ji-ung, the boss has been looking for you.
I know. He's been calling me every ten minutes.
You haven't gone home yet?
Do I smell?
How many days now?
Four days straight.
I thought I told you to go home.
Don't make it a habit to slava away in the editing room.
Mr. Park said he couldn't go home at all when he was an assistant.
Stop. I'll repeat. Don't listen to anything that guy says.
He doesn't say anything worth listening to.
[Chae-ran chuckles]
-Oh, and Chae-ran. -Yeah.
Work with me on my next project.
Sure, but I'm not done working with Mr. Park.
It's fine. I'll steal you away.
You were looking for me?
[Dong-il] It's about time. What took you so long?
-Why aren't you reporting to work? -[door closes]
[Ji-ung] I needed to take a proper break.
Can I guess why you called me?
You need me to work my ass off for something.
Don't be such a wiseass.
I'm telling you in advance.
I'm not doing documentaries on people anymore.
But why the hell not?
They're all so boring.
And I wanna do something related to the environment.
Environment my foot. Do you have any idea how tough those are?
Well, I think it'll be fun.
I heard Yun-jin doesn't wanna do it. Just give those assignments to me.
[smacks lips]
Fine. You can have it.
Hang on.
What's going on?
For real? Are you being serious?
But do one on people first.
Then I'll let you do it. I swear it'll be the last time!
[sighs] I knew there was a catch.
You've never given me the assignments I wanted in the past.
It's a really simple one. Plus, it's not even a series.
Well, in that case, you can get someone else to do it.
Producer Han would go for that.
Hey. Watch this.
[upbeat music]
Someone who loves me deeply, you know, someone I can always be with--
-Sounds like you need a dog. -Oh, look at this!
-What? What are you freaking out about? -[gasps]
-What is it? What'd you find?
I should have realized.
So? You found Go-oh yet?
-Don't mind her. -Hey, isn't that Ms. Kook?
Wow. I've seen these videos before.
But I never made the connection til right now.
[Myeong-ho] Is that really the number of views?
-That's incredible. -Wow.
Ms. Kook was pretty harsh back then too.
Look at the way she talks, it's exactly the same as Mr. Jang.
Totally. But she seems harsher in these videos.
This kid's name is Ung. I remember she was very mean to him.
I think Ung is holding his own against her.
Those two would fight like crazy. It's totally savage.
But if my memory serves me right,
it was Ms. Kook who usually picked on Ung first.
-Unbelievable. -Is that so?
-Totally. -Right.
I got the feeling that Ms. Kook had a huge crush on Ung before.
[gasps] Ms. Kook.
Hello, Ms. Kook.
Ji-un, you know the thing I asked for…
Ms. Kook, when did you…
Do I really talk the same way as Mr. Jang?
Who? You?
As Mr. Jang? Of course not. We think you talk much better than him.
So you're saying that I'm just as annoying as he is.
No! Of course not! The footage was misleading.
I think the producers deliberately
made you the "bitch" character in these videos.
That's right. Did you sue them for what they did to your image?
You should file a case against them.
-She should. -Yeah, am I right?
What's going on here? You checking something out?
Is it something funny?
Would any of you know how to get stuff like that
deleted permanently?
Well, I think if it's from a broadcast channel,
-you should talk to them. -Broadcast? What broadcast?
Do you want me to file a complaint against them?
Are you guys gathering the data we need?
Yes, of course, we're checking everything there is out there on Go-oh.
-What is it? Tell me, what's going on? -It's nothing, sir.
We have to present all we have to the client next week.
But it seems you have lots of time on your hands.
[sighs]
-Oh, and Ye-in. -Yes?
It was him. It wasn't me at all.
-What do you mean? -He picked the fights first.
Just to be clear, he was always the one who started it.
Oh, I see. [awkward chuckle]
[Ye-in] Well, I only meant that, I mean…
What is it? Come on, just tell me.
Go on, what's the story? Well?
[chuckles] What is it? You know I won't tell.
[I-hun] What's it about? What happened, what? Just tell me.
[sighs]
-I won't. -You will.
Why do you always say no right away?
Why do I wanna be part of that again?
[sighs] Why not?
See the number of views? And the comments?
It's the most popular documentary on our channel, you know that?
That's nothing more than a short-term trend, okay.
And only kids would watch that kind of content these days.
You know what director's keep saying these days?
"We have to attract younger viewers."
Can you come up with a better idea to attract young viewers
other than revisiting these people?
Since when do we film something for the sole purpose
of attracting younger viewers?
Why don't you just do it?
Hey, do you know that those dating shows of non-celebrities have become so popular?
They're actually more interesting that the drama's you'll find on TV.
[Dong-il] Look at this.
There aren't any TV series that are this good.
If we show them how much the personalities of these two kids
have changed after ten years,
it'll be epic. I guarantee you.
And if we use this well, we'll get a totally popular documentary.
But why do I have to film it? You're the one who made it before.
I'm not as young as I once was.
[Dong-il] I'm old now.
-And besides… -[sighs]
[play button clicks]
SCHOOL LIFE PLAYBOOK
[Ung] Hey, Kim Ji-ung!
[Dong-il] You're perfect, because you know them best.
Do you still keep in touch with those two?
How are they doing now? Gosh, I really am so curious.
After all, it's been ten years.
I'm curious how they've changed.
-[sighs] -[soft music]
[Eun-ho chuckles]
They're saying he's cute.
That won't do.
"I know that guy, Choi Ung."
"I can attest to the fact that he's still as weird
as he was in the video." [chuckles]
[sighs] All right.
[phone buzzing]
Hey, Ung! Someone's calling you!
[phone continues buzzing]
Ung!
[groans]
[thuds]
[mysterious music]
[Eun-ho] Ung!
[cheeky music]
Ung! Ung, Ung, Ung, Ung, Ung.
Just tell him I'll move the cabbages soon.
-Uh, no, that's, that's not why. -Is it urgent?
Take a look. Just look at it.
Fine. What's gotten into you this time?
Come on. Get it. Hurry!
-Do something, man. Answer it! -What?
Come on, answer it already, you idiot.
Yes, hello?
[woman] It's so hard to get in touch with you.
I heard you work late at night, but you still wouldn't pick up my calls.
Then I was calling you this morning, but you wouldn't pick up either.
Oh, hey there, NJ. I wasn't expecting you would call. How are you?
Well, you're even busier than most celebrities.
But I guess things became more hectic,
after articles about me buying your piece got out.
Oh, yeah. Actually, thank you.
After your purchase, my work has gotten a lot more interest.
Is that all you're gonna say to me?
[NJ] I wanna see more of the things you're working on right now.
-What are you doing later? -Oh, I'll be moving cabbages--
What?
[groans]
-[Eun-ho] You can't tell her that. -[sighs]
-Well, I'm actually moving cabbages-- -[thuds]
-Stop with the cabbages, idiot! -[NJ] Do you wanna meet up later today?
I want to take a look around your studio.
Oh, wait, today?
That's right, today. I think my shoot's going to end pretty early.
Uh.
Let her come.
-Tell her to come over. -All right.
Just call me when you're done, so I know when to expect you.
-[NJ] Okay. I'll call you later then. -Bye.
[gasping]
Oh, my God! This is crazy! Unbelievable!
-You and NJ were keeping in touch? -This is the first time.
Tell me, Ung, when did you exchange your numbers? When?
Huh? She was the one who asked for my number.
Seriously, she asked for your number? When was that?
I don't remember. Calm down. Get away from me.
This is awesome! I can't believe this is happening to us.
[Eun-ho] Crazy. NJ calling Choi Ung?
The world has really changed so much.
Hold on…
Do you think… she was calling to get a free drawing?
What?
I mean…
"Is that all you're gonna say to me?" She asked…
"I wanna see more of the things you're working on right now."
She said after.
What if she's asking for another piece for free?
Ung. Did you know that NJ just bought a building worth 15 billion won?
Which is why, whatever she asks for, just give it to her.
Everything that catches her eye in this studio, just give it to her.
Just hand her your stuff. Give her everything you've got.
[Eun-ho] It's amazing. NJ's really coming here?
I can't believe it!
-Hey, Ung, should I change? -Wait, show me your hands.
[Eun-ho] What for?
[quirky music]
Hey, listen to me.
If you go through my stuff again, I swear, I'll kill you.
I might die before that. My heart's about to burst.
I've always been a huge fan since she was a trainee. So give me a break.
Don't you think it's going to look fake when she comes here
and sees you wearing a stupid suit?
Oh, you're right. Why didn't I think of that?
-Darn it. What do I wear? -Hey.
[Eun-ho] I can't wear anything.
What?
Why are there two of these?
-About that-- -It's too lame.
-[sighs] -[Eun-ho] No way.
Are they couple shirts?
[Eun-ho] Oh, man, now you're looking so sad.
Shut up.
[Eun-ho] You really wore matching t-shirts?
-[sighs] -[Eun-ho] That's kinda cute, Ung.
Oh, a leather jacket.
Would it be weird?
[rain clattering]
[upbeat music]
[bell chiming]
[hostess] Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Yes.
[upbeat music continues]
Is that you, Mr. Jang?
So, this is pretty awkward.
Why are you eating here all alone?
Actually, I don't mind eating by myself.
Excuse me, the table you reserved is this way.
Oh, right.
[chair scrapes]
[rain pattering]
-[bell ringing] -[door closes]
-Are you Kook Yeon-su? -[chair scrapes]
-Oh. -[woman] I know, you're Choi Ung.
Yeah, I saw you in that documentary. You're the worst student.
-That's not me. -[woman] Come on. I know it's you!
Stop, he said it's not him. Let's go.
[woman] Trust me. I'm sure it's him! He looks exactly the same.
[Yeon-su] Are you Kang Min-su?
[Min-su] Yes. Please sit.
[thuds]
-We meet at last. -[cup thuds]
Yeah, I'm so sorry for bailing on you all those times.
-No problem. -Um, then here…
I still wanted to see you in person,
even though you stood me up four times already.
There's something I needed to find out.
-Find out what? -We first set a date
to meet at Yeoido at 7 p.m., but you couldn't make it.
And then we agreed to set a date and meet at Hongdae at eight.
[Min-su] You canceled both times because of work.
Oh, you see…
The third was on a weekend. We were supposed to meet at three,
but you called at 2:55 p.m. and canceled because you had to do something for work.
The fourth time was yesterday.
I went to your company's building, but you forgot that I was there
because you were busy working. Same as the other excuses.
Seems to me like you're doing all the work at your company.
I'm really sorry, Mr. Kang…
So I told your friend for the fifth time that I wanted to see you.
I just couldn't… give up on you like that.
[bass heavy music]
[Min-su] Tonight I was a little worried that you wouldn't turn up again.
But thanks for coming. I appreciate it.
I know I've said this before, but I'm really sorry.
I end up wondering if
you were really worth all the time I was wasting,
now I could see that you're not.
-What? -I know this might seem petty…
[chuckles]
But yes. This is why I wanted to see you.
Hopefully, you meet a nice guy.
Wait…
But honestly, I don't think you ever will.
[Min-su] Goodbye, then.
[jazzy music]
[bell ringing]
[music fades]
[scoffs]
[awkward music]
[chair thuds]
[awkward music continues]
Did you hear everything?
I didn't.
[covered up chuckle]
[inhales]
You say you didn't, but that smile on your face makes me think otherwise.
[Do-yul] Right, I heard everything.
I'd appreciate it if you pretended not to hear anything.
Do you mean the part where you had a blind date,
or got rejected by the guy you were on a blind date with?
Which part did you want me to avoid exactly?
Thank you for waiting. Your food is ready, sir.
-[Do-yul] Thank you very much. -Please enjoy.
Since you're eating alone,
would you mind if I join you?
Wouldn't it be hilarious to sit together when we're wearing the same shirt?
I think it'll be weirder to sit and eat separately.
And besides, I think I can afford to pay for my own food.
So I'll just sit at this table.
Fine, all right.
[rain clattering]
[phone buzzing]
[NJ] Stupid rain… My shoot hasn't ended yet.
Sorry for making you wait.
Could I head over your place tomorrow morning instead?
[rain clattering]
[footsteps receding]
[glass thuds]
Are you going to be boring while we're drinking some wine?
I never thought of this activity as boring.
[cheeky jazzy music]
Do you drink alone like this whenever you're free?
-Sometimes, I pass by this place a lot. -Mm.
Well, at least our soulless skins don't skimp on the good stuff.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
My colleagues were saying that you and I have similar tastes and personalities.
I'm not so sure. Because only our shirts are similar.
I was kind of startled when I heard them say that.
As I was observing you,
I thought I was more human about certain things,
like when interacting with other people.
[scoffs]
Are you really drunk? Or are you only pretending to be drunk?
I don't get drunk.
Only my drinking skills have improved through the years.
[huffs]
[cheeky jazzy music continues]
[sighs, smacks lips]
We can't even talk to each other.
Normally, I can talk endlessly about work,
but I don't want to right now.
[Do-yul] I'm ready to hear anything work-related, so please share.
Well, what should I talk about?
That shirt.
[Yeon-su] How much was it?
Mine, I used a discount coupon so I paid less.
I'd be upset if I paid more for it.
I got it at full price.
Good to know.
But don't you think it's kind of surprising?
Wearing the same shirt and coming to the same place.
It's my first time to wear the same clothes as someone else.
[Do-yul] This is still quite awkward.
You never wore matching T-shirts with a girl?
I truly hate pathetic stuff like that.
[chuckles softly]
I used to hate pathetic things the most too.
[sweet music]
Am I right to assume that…
you have done those things?
Well, you know…
Sometimes you become someone else without knowing.
-Is that so? -Yes, of course.
I really am more human than you when it comes to certain things in life.
[scoffs] You're saying that again?
I used to behave so childishly, you know.
[gentle sweet music]
Hey, can I have… a glass of that wine too?
You want to? Wine and soju aren't a great match.
No, it's fine. I enjoy all kinds of alcohol.
[sweet music continues]
[snoring]
[Ung] Oh, man.
Darn it, Eun-ho.
[Eun-ho mumbles in sleep] NJ.
[rain clattering]
[rustles]
[soft gentle music]
[Ung] So here we are…
just like ten years ago…
[soft gentle music continues]
[doorbell ringing]
[groans]
[doorbell ringing]
Gu Eun-ho!
[sighs, groans] Shit.
[doorbell ringing]
[grunts]
-[thuds] -Oh, man. Oh, shit.
Damn, it's late.
[doorbell ringing]
Hey, Gu Eun-ho!
Open the door!
[Ung] So once again, things were unfolding regardless of my intentions.
[yawns] Who…
[soft music]
As if things had to happen that way.
[Yeon-su] I thought there was no way I'd never get involved with him again.
[Ji-ung] It's better to just give up.
Why? Are they still on bad terms? They're still fighting all the time?
[sharp inhale]
The thing about love and hate is there's a very thin line between them.
You could say you could feel them simultaneously.
[Dong-il] What are you saying?
[Ji-ung] They actually dated…
for about five years.
[Dong-il] Seriously? They, they were in a relationship?
[fast-paced music]
[panting]
Shit!
[fast-paced music continues]
[grunting]
You're gonna slam the door?
[Ji-ung] The thing is, it was a bad break-up.
And they hurt each other so much.
I'm sure they'll never meet again.
[hissing]
["Why" by Janet Suhh playing]
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
-What did you say? -Let's break up.
But, does it have to be right now?
Is the timing really that important?
But this is the fifth time.
You called it off twice.
-Do you really mean it? -Yes, I do.
[sighs]
[Ung] You're at it again.
It's crazy how you can be so selfish all the time.
What? What is it this time?
You always make conclusions by yourself without even bothering to talk to me.
That's how you've always thought about me, right?
I get to be the selfish bitch in this relationship.
Hey, stop that.
You just don't wanna be the one to break up
-so none of the blame is yours. -Yeon-su.
That's fine. I can be the bitch, just like you wanted.
So this is the end for both of us.
EPILOGUE
Kook Yeon-su!
["Why" by Janet Suhh playing]
I bought you that shirt.
["Why" by Janet Suhh continues playing]
[grunts]
[deep exhale]
[Yeon-su] I wouldn't have come to see you if it wasn't for this.
Really?
-Whoa. -[Ji-ung] What's it like seeing her again?
-I don't even remember what I said. -Are you crazy?
-Do you like me that much or not? -[Ung] Hey, don't.
Don't follow me.
I'll tell you something, I think someone is stealing your car right now.
They look like a couple when they're together.
[Ung] Asshole.
[Yeon-su] It's been five years after all.
[Ung] What if I had stopped behaving childishly?
Would you have stayed with me?