[sweet airy music]
All right, where do I begin?
[inhales]
First, let me tell you a little bit about myself.
[crew] Pick up the pace, we're out of time. Hurry!
-[Chi-seong] Here. -What's next?
[NJ] You can say I've always lived a very professional life.
-Pose for us. -NJ over here!
-[shutters clicking] -[photographers calling]
-NJ, I need a shot of you! -Smile!
That's right, pose for us.
[NJ] My life is glamorous
with a lot of passion and devotion.
All right, now forget about that.
Wanna know the real me?
EYE MAGIC SHINE LIKE MAGIC
Then we gotta talk about someone else in my story.
Here's a guy popping out of nowhere like it was fate.
[deep yawn]
Okay, maybe not so much.
[cheerful music]
HAVER NJ
NJ PURCHASES A FIVE-STORY BUILDING
Amazing. News travels really fast.
-[trol 1] She bought another building? -[trol 2] Never enough for that princess.
Another article about you? Whatever it is, just ignore it for now.
Easier said than done, you don't know what they wrote about me.
So many ads nowadays, you can barely see anything.
Shit.
Oh, come on.
[NJ] I guess it could've been big data scientifically matching us up.
They look kinda…
GO-OH
…strangely weird.
GO-OH'S SOLO EXHIBITION
As it happened, right after purchasing a building,
I ended up going to an exhibit of someone who only drew buildings.
And that's where him and I met each other.
I know it's crinkled and messy, but it's clean.
What's this for?
Well, you're crying and…
[door opens]
Oh, sorry, the layout is a little confusing, but
you can start over there, it's a lot easier.
[visitor] Oh, is that so? Thank you.
[both chuckle]
-Thank you for that. -[chuckles]
I guess I look silly?
[NJ] Crying while staring blankly at a drawing of a building.
Mm… Sounds pretty normal.
You ever cry over a drawing of a building?
Uh…
Exactly.
Not really something a normal person does.
Hmm…
But still, feel free to come here and cry whenever you want.
If you want, I'll cry with you so it's not too weird.
[chuckling]
One of the worst pick-up lines I've ever heard.
I was trying to make you feel better.
You make it a habit, comforting strangers?
Uh, it doesn't feel like you're a stranger, I see you a lot on TV.
So it kinda feels like I already know you.
I'm a big fan of yours.
[chuckles softly]
Bro! I need you to…
[light music]
Yo…
[Eun-ho] Hey, bro, where are you? You over here?
Yo!
[NJ] Something smelled kinda fishy, so I had to get to the bottom of it.
Are you part of the staff here?
Oh, no. I'm just a visitor.
Are you familiar with the artist?
Oh, no. Just a visitor.
I'm interested in buying this. How much you want for it?
It's ten million…
I don't wanna guess, I'm just a visitor.
You can go there and ask, maybe they'd know.
Guess is not just the drawings that are strange.
-Huh? -What?
Oh, nothing. So where do I ask about buying it again?
[Eun-ho] I don't want you putting a single scratch on it. Please be careful with it.
GO-OH'S SOLO EXHIBITION
[NJ] Like I said, I was gonna get to the bottom of it.
May I ask for your phone, please?
-[NJ] I am a busy woman, but still… -What?
So if I ever get bored of that drawing of yours,
I can just buy another.
Yeah, but I said it wasn't me.
Oh, really?
-I think I should get a refund then. -Uh.
-Please don't tell anyone. -[chuckles]
[NJ] This, now this was fun.
[phone buzzing]
This is my number. Not a lot of people have it.
Not a lot of people have my number either. I don't have much friends.
[awkward chuckle]
[NJ] Now, I wanna make myself perfectly clear…
Anyway, I'll just give you a call later.
ARTIST GO-OH
[NJ] …this isn't something that I would normally do…
-Sure. -[NJ] …that much.
[Mi-yeon] Wonder how long this one will last.
There's absolutely no information about him.
Did they ever finish that diagnosis on your brain?
Yes.
Hmm, I'm just a romantic.
Hmm, I think you mean lunatic.
You're interested for one or two months and then act all cold after.
[NJ] Every individual is unique, and we all have our own ways.
There you have it, that's basically how our story began,
turns out, he was more interesting than I initially thought.
And I mean a whole lot more.
[uplifting music]
This caused a bit of a problem for me.
Mr. Choi, what you doing?
-[message pings] -[Ung] Prepping some beansprouts.
[NJ] God, it's really scorching out there today.
What you doing right now?
[Ung] Doing some weeding. Feels like my hair is on fire.
[NJ] Gave a really good performance today.
Why aren't you watching? What are you so busy doing?
[Ung] I'm eating right now. I can just pay the 1500 and rewatch it.
[chuckles softly]
[NJ] Mr. Choi, I know it's late, but I hope you can answer this question.
What you doing right now?
I seriously thought that he would just pop into my head every now and then.
Who? That person again?
[delighted chuckle]
Choi Ung!
[NJ] So I wanna find out for myself
is this just another one of those
-short-lived feelings fleeting? -Oh!
-[chuckles] -[NJ] Or will this one be different?
[NJ] And you know what?
I don't think it'll take long to find out.
EPISODE 10 HELLO, MY SOUL MATE
What are you two doing?
[awkward music]
Uh…
Know what this is? It's our first day anniversary!
[chuckles awkwardly]
I mean as friends, as friends. Wow, a day already?
Time flies.
So are you doing a documentary or a skit?
Well, what are you even doing here at this hour?
You didn't text or call.
Actually, you didn't pick up.
[inhales]
Seeing you together late at night looking like this…
seems strange is you ask me.
Um, I know. I get that this looks a little weird,
-and you could probably take this-- -Not at all.
You probably got tired of arguing and decided to bury the hatchet.
-Exactly. What you said. Exactly. -Hmm.
[Yeon-su chuckles awkwardly]
[awkward music continues]
-I'm sleeping over. -What?
Hey. My house look like a motel or something?
Why has everyone been bunking up here lately?
Why? Who else slept here?
Uh… Eun-ho. You know that punk.
Shit.
[sighs]
[awkwardly clears throat]
Are you guys gonna just stand there?
Oh, it's getting late, so I should get going now.
[Ung] Wait. What about the chicken?
-What? Sad to see me go? -In your dreams.
Besides, late-night snacks are unhealthy.
Says the one who ordered it.
All right, I'm off now. You two have fun.
Yeon-su, just call a cab. It's dark.
It's okay. I'll just walk.
-I ordered some chicken-- -Hey. Just go.
Okay, okay, no need to push me.
If you go now you can still catch the bus. Take number four. Don't walk home.
[scoffs]
[beeping]
[gentle music]
What?
[Ji-ung] Nothing.
[groaning sigh]
[sighs] Finally, a little peace.
It'd be great if a certain someone also left.
No need to get your panties in a bunch.
-You eat yet? -Hmm, I did.
Ooh. Chicken will be here soon.
[puffs]
Did you order some beer with that?
Mm-hmm.
[creaking]
[creaking continues]
-[switch thuds] -[gasps]
[sigh of relief]
Oh, God, you startled me.
I almost got a heart attack, grandma!
You little brat. Do you know what time it is?
So what? I always come home late. I come home around this time--
You're late by about 24 hours.
I told you I'd be sleeping over at my friend's house.
I'm not a kid anymore. Take it easy.
I always do this, don't tell me this is why you're still up this late.
Nice try. You don't have any friends, you liar.
What? Well, you don't have to hurt your granddaughter's feelings like that.
Where'd you stay over? Huh?
I slept at Sol-i's. You know I always do that.
Hey, Yeon-su. Long time no see. How's everything?
When did you get… Why are you here?
You little wench. How dare you lie to me?
Tell me the truth. Where did you sleep, you hussy?
Leave it to me, grandma, I'll interrogate the suspect.
It's getting late. Go to bed. Go on.
She's seeing some guy, you can bet on that.
-Okay, but that's good news. -Of course it is.
-Then why'd you slap her? -Because I'm curious about whoever it is.
Find out. I wanna know about it.
You know I can hear you guys, right?
[chuckles] Can you really? Let's go in.
[Sol-i] You have the right to remain silent, young lady.
What are you doing in my house?
I bumped into your grandma in the alley.
Funnily enough, she thought you were sleeping over at my place.
Should have told me about it before so I could have backed up your lies.
I didn't lie to anyone.
How dare you say that to me.
-What kind of friend do you think I-- -Choi Ung.
I slept over at Ung's place.
Yeah, I figured that.
He said he wants to try being friends for a change.
What?
That's right. He wants us to be friends.
[scoffs]
Nice to see you two still being boneheads.
It's weird. This is all a bit weird, right?
Hey. Friend or not, he doesn't deserve you.
What's his deal anyway?
And then? What did you say?
Did you say okay?
-Just for now. -Ooh.
Just for now?
[gasps]
Then what? What's your plan?
That plan is, I'm gonna figure out how he really feels while being friends.
I'm going to make him admit to it.
What kind of a confession exactly.
Yeon-su, this isn't a crime movie. It's romance.
He's not some perp you're trying to catch.
He's basically you're secret crush.
My…
No! I don't have a crush on him. Don't be dumb. There's no secret.
[gasps] So what's all this then?
I just… I just wanna know what's on his mind
so no one gets the wrong idea.
You're curious about his innermost thoughts
because you want him to feel the same way.
Don't hide it, darling. That's what having a secret crush feels like.
[groans]
Go to bed. Stop thinking about him.
I never said I was thinking about him. Don't be ridiculous.
[Sol-i] Secret crushes.
I've had a few myself.
If you have any questions, ask away!
I don't have a crush on him!
[gasps]
Interesting, so you're saying that it's a lot more serious than I thought?
-Looks like the flame never went out. -It's not like that.
-Shut your stupid mouth! -[groans]
-Wow, that'll set you on fire. -[groans]
You can barely contain yourself when I mention him--
[Yeon-su] I said, that's not true!
[rustling]
[exclaims] Hurry up and get over here!
-[Ji-ung] It's here? -Yep.
[groans]
[Ung groans]
[both groan]
[soft calm music]
Mm…
[crunching]
[Ung] So how many shoots do we have left?
Just three. Wrapping up next week.
How's the whole thing going? Not exactly like you planned?
Well, since you're aware of that, maybe you'd like to take
a little bit more initiative on things, huh?
Maybe you can stop running away.
[Ung] Hmm.
[Ji-ung sighs]
[music fades]
[Ung inhales]
So what's with that look you've been giving me lately, huh?
Yo. Tell me what's on your mind.
Don't worry, if it's all bullshit anyway, I'll filter it out myself.
I have been meaning to ask you something.
But never mind.
Whatever, dude.
I get to think however I want.
[scoffs] Son of a bitch.
I appreciate the creative way of being annoying you've achieved.
[soft sigh]
What? Is there something going on with you?
[Ung] I mean you're…
You're not a drinker, and suddenly, you wanna drink. Also…
You haven't slept here in ages, dude.
I just… I don't feel like going home.
Why?
You get nervous whenever big bro sleeps over?
[scoffs] Are you drunk? Wash up and go to bed.
And by the way,
it has been ages since we've had some alone time, huh?
Ungie, wanna sleep together?
[chuckles, inhales]
Oh, God. If you ever wondered, this is why I don't like drinking with lightweights.
Sleeping already?
[Ung] Nah, I'm going to work a bit before that. Go to sleep.
Who the hell works after drinking?
-[Ung] Jesus. Shut up. -Hey, no, don't go yet!
I'm not sleepy.
Here.
[groans]
While I'm still being nice, just go to sleep.
Or else I'm gonna kick you out. Good night.
[sighs, groans]
[soft groan]
[soft music]
[groans]
[soft music continues]
[music fades]
[sighs]
[cameraman] The camera is ready to go. Are you good?
[Ji-ung] You're here early.
-[Ji-ung] How's the background? -[cameraman] Good. Okay.
Oh, and you can sit right there. We'll start whenever you're ready.
[quirky music]
You left it there on purpose.
No, I didn't. I really did forget all about it.
[scoffs]
So your legit excuse for going back there is that you left a pouch behind.
Huh. Couldn't think of anything better than that?
I'm not making excuses, it's true.
That pouch has always been like a treasure to me.
Fine. Makes perfect sense. So let me get this straight,
I literally begged you to have lunch with me.
But then, all of a sudden, you gotta go back to you-know-who
'cause you left your pouch over there. [gasps]
I wonder why. Oh, can I guess, pretty please?
Girl, you're as transparent as ever.
That's the most obvious excuse so you can go back there
and have a lovely lunch date with just the two of you.
What? That's nuts.
Yeah? Tell me I'm wrong.
[gasps] Wow. I'm impressed.
How in the world did Ung manage
to wrap you around his little finger like this?
For real, I'm genuinely curious.
[gasps]
Oh, my God, everyone! This girl has fallen head over heels for her crush.
She's so caught up by her feelings that's she's even left me
to starve to death all by myself!
Can you stop saying that I have a crush on him?
Have a nice day.
I'm gonna have a blissful meal all alone.
That's right, all by myself.
Go be happy, Yeon-su.
Good luck, Yeon-su.
[chuckles]
[cheeky music]
Hello, everyone. I'm Choi Ung's friend, NJ…
Can I use a fake name? Because I didn't get permission yet.
Can you blur out my face? No, wait. I'll look like a criminal then.
All right, let's roll.
-Oh. -[thuds]
[NJ] So what do you wanna know today?
You want me to talk about Choi Ung?
[Sol-i] Mmm.
-I remember now! -Holy! what the…
-Wow. -What are you doing here?
You went to that bar over there
so you can steal the recipes from their menu, remember?
-Huh? -Wow.
What are you doing here? Do you work here?
Yeah, sometimes. I help out during the days that they're busy.
Oh, I knew you looked familiar. Something about you was bugging me.
Tell me, are you doing market research again?
-I don't do that. -[chuckles]
Are you close with the owner or something?
Huh? Didn't you know?
-What? -Look at the name.
-It says "With Ung." -Hmm. So what?
[gasps dramatically] No way.
Huh. How could you miss that? Your shop's literally nearby.
Ji-ung's parents run this restaurant?
-[Sol-i] Wow. Crazy. -[chopsticks clink]
His family is wealthy.
No wonder.
You ever consider that maybe it's Choi Ung's parents who own this place?
Right. Come on. Ji-ung's the one who actually looks more--
It's owned by Choi Ung's parents.
In fact, they own all the restaurants in this area.
-[gasps softly] -[chuckles]
But you're correct, Ung doesn't exactly look like he's from a wealthy family.
But yeah, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
I just got goosebumps.
Looks like he finally has one charming trait under his sleeve.
Not bad, Yeon-su, guess you are a cunning girl.
-Why? What about Yeon-su? -Hmm? Nothing.
Are you sure that's all that you need?
-[NJ] I have much more I can tell you. -[Ji-ung] No, this is more than enough.
That's weird. I didn't know they were filming today.
Same here. I'm as surprised as you are right now.
What are you doing back here?
Oh, I just left something at your place.
-Mr. Choi. -[Yeon-su gasps]
Were you watching the whole time here?
You shouldn't have. It was supposed to be a surprise for you.
That doesn't make sense. Why would you do it at my place?
Why? For convenience sake, of course. We're gonna go on a date today.
[gasps, chuckles awkwardly] I wouldn't call it that.
Are you Kook Yeon-su? We've actually met, if you don't remember.
Right.
I enjoyed your documentary.
-Mr. Kim, is it okay if I go? -Sure.
I'm famished. You haven't eaten yet, have you?
-Let's go and take care of that. -Oh…
Hey, wait. Ung!
I… I left something at your place.
I need to go and get it right now if that's okay.
Right now? What is it?
It's something I need. It's super precious to me.
Fine, just look for it yourself.
But that wouldn't be right, it's your house.
Um, so what? You're used to it.
Uh, but still…
I'll see you next time.
[NJ] Shall we? Where to?
[NJ chuckling]
[Ji-ung] You good to film?
What? Film what?
-Thank you very much. Bye. -Thank you as well.
Hold on. Why did NJ do this?
Beats me. She wanted to be interviewed as Ung's friend apparently.
His friend?
[Ji-ung] He's suddenly made a new friend, that guy.
Let's eat. Snap out of it.
We could've had something fancier if you wanted.
It's my treat as a way of thanking you.
Well, I like this place.
It's where I come to whenever I have some free time.
This must be a famous restaurant or something.
-I have a great view from here. -Of what?
Of my building. Right over there.
[Ung] Wow.
-How much is that place? -You mean back then or right now?
How does it feel to own a building like that?
Do you mean back then or right now?
Oh, you sounded all cool and awesome just now.
[chuckles] Yeah, I know.
How does it feel to finally see the building,
the one I asked you to draw?
Right. You see…
I just think that it's not the best idea to draw it for you.
I'm afraid it'll kinda taint your reputation and also--
And also?
I'm not really motivated to draw it, to be honest with you.
[chuckles]
Oh, God. For real? Even my buildings get rejected by you.
[chuckles]
That really hurt my feelings.
That wasn't my intention, sorry.
[chuckles] I'm just messing with you. I understand.
Then don't we just forget about that favor.
[woman 1] I told you. NJ comes here all the time.
You were right.
[woman 2] Hey, who's that guy she's eating with?
[woman 1] Probably her manager.
You know, she's not as pretty as I thought she'd be. Way too skinny.
[woman 2] I agree.
I think she got plastic surgery recently.
-You see it, don't you? -For sure.
[woman 1] Let's take a photo. Quick.
Let me. I have a better angle from where I'm sitting.
I'm so sorry, no photos, please.
I was… we weren't taking a photo of you.
We were just trying to take a selfie.
[both chuckle]
Probably happens way too often. It seemed like it.
Actually, it never gets old. But I pretend like it does.
Soon, they'll post it online and leave a bunch of unpleasant comments.
"I saw NJ today, and she wasn't as pretty as I thought."
"Also she didn't let me take a photo." "Got a nasty temper too."
All coming from complete strangers,
but for some reason, they think they know me
and have the right to judge me.
Isn't that funny?
Jeez, I should've checked their phone if they took a picture.
That was way too rude.
Never got why people refuse to just understand.
And are so quick to judge, like you're nothing.
[soft sigh]
[light music playing]
Well, don't expect them to understand.
Besides, you don't even need their understanding.
Who cares? Let them do what they want,
believe whatever they wanna believe.
[Ung] What matters is you understand yourself.
And even that's hard.
[chuckles softly]
Do you wanna know one of your main charms?
Oh, we're back there, huh?
You're easy-going, carefree, self-aware and not to mention, funny,
so I can go on and on about the most ridiculous things.
-Is that a compliment? -[NJ] But also,
you have this serious and sincere side to you that feels so reassuring.
You tell me what I need to hear without even trying.
You're quite charming. And that's on both sides.
[chuckles]
I wasn't confessing my love. What are you all shy for?
It's just, well, I've never been good with compliments.
[chuckles] Look at that. You're also adorable.
[NJ] Come on, what do you think we should we do next?
I haven't had a free day in ages. What do we do first?
[Ung] Hmm. Let's see…
-Uh… -[clicks]
He was never the type to just easily make friends with new people.
He's not naturally sociable.
Which makes him shy away from any sort of contact.
Always just interested in himself, like some egomaniac.
I mean, he's probably just interested in her because she's a famous celebrity.
And since he's become famous lately, I guess he's enjoying all this.
If you ask me, he should have never revealed himself to the public.
Why'd he do that? Deep down, he was just looking for attention.
But weren't you the one who convinced him to do all of that?
Exactly, why'd he need convincing?
[sighs]
What?
You've been talking non-stop about him for five blocks now.
What should we get? You craving anything?
That was a terrible shift. You need to work on that a bit.
How about some traditional cuisine?
-Oh? How are you doing? -[Ji-ung] Oh, hey, Dad!
Hey, you guys.
What's all this stuff you ordered? It's like double the usual amount.
We've been getting a lot more customers lately.
-[Ji-ung] Let me. -It's fine.
Oh, Dad, your back's gonna give out real soon.
[chuckles] My back's just fine, don't you worry.
Where's Ung been lately? What's he been up to?
That little rascal hasn't been picking up, and I'm getting annoyed.
Do you want me to tell him to come over right now?
-It's fine. -[Yeok-ok] Yeon-su, you're here.
Oh, hello there.
I can't believe you called Ji-ung to help us.
What? Did I call you guys? Tell this woman I didn't do it.
We just stopped by for a little. It won't take long.
Oh, Ji-ung, you're such a wonderful person.
-[Yeon-ok] Thank you very much. -You're welcome.
-[Ho] No. -It's okay, Yeon-su.
They're really heavy. Don't. Just stop. Have you eaten?
Not yet. We were actually just about to eat.
-What a coincidence, eat here. -[both chuckle]
Oh, my goodness. Aren't you Ji-ung's mom?
[Yeon-ok] Oh, I haven't seen you in such a long time.
[Ho] My goodness. How have you been?
I hadn't seen you in ages, so I was starting to get worried.
-Have you been doing well? -You're looking good.
[Yeon-ok] Oh, you must have been grocery shopping.
-[Ho] Come inside if you haven't eaten. -[Yeon-ok] Come inside.
-Yeon-su. -Yeah?
I'm sorry, but I don't think I can eat with you.
You should stay with them and eat here.
-So how have you been? -[Ho] Yeah, what have you been up to?
-Oh. Ji-ung, aren't you going to eat? -No.
[Yeon-ok] All right.
Goodbye.
-Goodbye. -[Yeon-ok] Take care.
-[Ho] He should have just eaten here. -[Yeon-ok] See you.
Something you need to say?
You should at least sleep at home.
That way you're comfortable.
Or if you want, I can leave.
Either way, you're gonna leave anyway.
[Ji-ung sighs]
[soft music]
Can you do me a favor?
I really care about all those people back there,
so I don't want them to ever see this side of me.
Be your usual self.
Ignore them and be on your way.
[soft music continues]
[footsteps receding]
[whooshing]
Again, I'm seeing a totally new side of you.
-Huh? -You didn't strike me as the type of guy
who owned a car or even knew how to drive one.
-Hmm. I like this. -What? Oh, I thought you meant…
Well, be more specific, Ung.
[NJ huffs]
Oh! Sorry. I didn't mean like…
this, as in us, I meant driving. [chuckles awkwardly]
It's just that Eun-ho usually drives,
and I rarely have to travel far anyway. I'm not outdoorsy.
I really wanted us to have a blast today.
I'm sorry we kept running away from everyone.
It's fascinating, everyone recognizes you.
So what do you like to do when you're all by yourself?
Hmm… When I'm by myself?
Well, I enjoy just doing nothing.
Then what did you do yesterday?
Uh…
I was…
[breathes in deeply]
I really don't want to be this kind of girl,
but can I ask you something personal?
What's your relationship with Ms. Kook?
Uh…
Like back then or right now?
Either.
[soft chuckle]
Well, back then…
I really liked her.
I didn't know I could be that madly in love.
[light music]
Mm… But now…
well, we're just friends.
Tell me, how does it feel to love someone as much as you loved her?
I'm very curious.
Like how could you still talk about her like that without breaking down
even though you two are over?
Actually, no, don't.
Forget about that question. I'm not curious anymore.
[chuckles]
Oh, sorry, I think we're getting close now.
Yeah, we are. Turn left over there.
[light music]
[music stops]
Thank you very much for dropping me off.
-You take care. -I will.
Wait.
You shouldn't try to put too much meaning into what happened today.
Just get some rest.
Hold on a sec.
I just thought it'd be a shame to end my super rare free day like this.
-But there's nowhere we can even-- -Do you wanna come up?
[cheeky music]
[Yeon-su] I'm not saying this because it's bothering me or anything.
I'm just curious, which is a normal thing.
Just what are those two up to?
[scoffs]
As if they're actually friends.
Were they even schoolmates, colleagues or neighbors at least.
How can they be friends
when they don't even have any shared memories together?
[annoyed sigh]
They can't still be together, right?
Because if he had lunch outside then,
wouldn't it make sense to just have dinner at home?
[yelps] God, that's cold!
-Oh. -What are you trying to do to me?
-Oh, my goodness. -Oh, do you have a blindfold on?
Are you trying to do it on purpose?
It's okay. It wasn't that much, just relax.
What do you mean? It's all over there. I feel like I'm being drenched here.
You're not.
Will you please just concentrate some more?
It's 'cause you were dozing off, grandma. Stop deflecting, it's bad.
Lift up your head a bit more. Hmm?
[groans]
Oh, my God, what the hell just happened?
Listen, NJ.
I think I should just go home now.
Okay.
Did you really have to get out of the car just so you could reject me?
Well, I had to, since you were asking so politely.
Hold on a sec. You got it all wrong.
Don't overthink this. It was just a thought that crossed my mind.
You took it way too seriously by overreacting,
and now I feel embarrassed.
Okay, I'm sorry.
I said that wasn't necessary. You're still overreacting.
You know how ridiculous you're being right now?
I wasn't asking you to date me or anything.
I didn't wanna say goodbye yet, so I thought we could go up
and chat in a nice private place.
This is how I am.
It takes time to warm up to someone.
[groans] I mean,
for God's sake, it's already been a month. How much slower do we need to go?
He's going to stay as my crush forever at this rate.
[annoyed sigh]
[cheeky music]
Well…
Having a crush isn't such a bad thing actually.
I can wait. I can wait.
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[woman 2] I saw the famous NJ today.
I asked her for a photo, and then she downright ignored me.
She does have an awful temper.
And is she really that pretty? Oh, I beg to differ.
[trol 1] NJ has an awful personality.
[trol 2] How hard is it to agree?
[troles all commenting]
[trol 3] It's your job to have your photo taken.
[music fades]
I… I left something at your place.
I need to go and get it right now, if that's okay.
It's something I need. It's super precious to me.
[chuckles]
[chuckles joyously]
[quirky music]
[breathes in sharply]
Technically as a friend,
it wouldn't be too weird if I asked him what he's up to.
[breathes deeply]
Don't hide it. That's what having a secret crush feels like.
That's not true.
Are you almost done?
[quirky music continues]
[Yeon-su] This isn't like… I mean, I don't have a crush on him.
Hmm? What is this?
What the… What are you… What is all this? Huh?
It looks like green sausages in there.
Who puts zucchini this big into their soup, hm?
What in the world is the matter with you?
I bet this… What have you done? [sighs]
[gasps softly]
[quirky music]
[gate clanks]
[gate closes]
["Summer Rain" by Sam Kim playing]
[Yeon-su] This is really bad.
I guess I was wrong.
I still have feelings for him.
["Summer Rain" by Sam Kim continues]
This yours?
Yeah, it is.
Was this that super precious pouch of yours?
Is this why you came here?
Yeah, well, you said it was really precious to you.
And is that all?
[Yeon-su] I can't deny it.
I don't think that…
I ever forgot about him, even for a second.
You know what?
I…
I think that…
[Ja-gyeong] Who is that out there?
[music fades]
[slurps]
You know that I haven't seen you in years.
So why did you suddenly show up?
Grandma.
You're the one who invited him inside.
Because he said he hadn't eaten yet. Of course I should feed him.
What are you doing? Eat up. Go.
All right. Be straight. Are you two dating again?
Grandma, what? Just let him eat in peace, will you?
Also, it's not like that. We're just friends.
"We're just friends", my foot.
Were you that desperate to have a friend?
What's wrong with you? Eat up.
Oh. Yeah.
Look at him nibbling on like a rat.
-Is it bad? -Oh, it's delicious.
Hey. Slow it down. You don't wanna choke.
You gotta be rock bottom desperate to be friends with your ex.
That other boy is a whole lot better. Ji-ung.
He's got good manners, he's well-behaved, looks respectable and cute too.
On the other hand, look at this guy. He's a useless sack of potatoes.
Hey, I'm sorry.
She hasn't changed. You know she likes to badmouth people openly.
[chuckles softly]
Are you even able to eat well, at least?
Looks like you got a lot skinnier now.
So tell me. Do you even have a decent job to support yourself?
Hmm…
[clears throat]
-I asked you a question, answer! -[coughs]
Still just as reserved and shy as if he never grew a spine.
Grandma, quit it. Stop scolding him. He's trying to eat, like you asked him.
What's wrong? Why are you being so cold towards him all of a sudden?
You want me to be kind to someone who made you cry?
I'd love to beat his ass up.
[gentle vulnerable music]
[Ung sighs]
Hey. You don't have to do this. Just go.
I know you're uncomfortable. You should go.
I wanna apologize for her behavior.
I should still eat anyway.
[sighs]
[gentle music]
You're just eating plain rice. Don't skip the side dishes.
Thank you.
[gentle music continues]
[sighs in relief]
God, look at this belly.
You think it's a boy or a girl?
You know, you shouldn't have overeaten. Why did you have two extra bowls?
She gave me more soup if I had rice left
and gave me more rice if I had soup left. I had no choice.
I haven't eaten this much in a while.
[chuckles]
She's still the same, your grandma.
And still scary as ever.
[both chuckling]
Later.
Hmm.
Hey, Ung.
I…
Thank you.
For what?
Uh…
For my pouch, thanks for bringing it back.
See that?
I guess we can really be friends after all, right?
[gentle music]
[gentle music continues]
Grandma, just let me do it.
Okay.
Did he leave yet?
[Yeon-su] Yes.
-Hmm. Could have stayed longer. -[water trickling]
Why didn't he?
You really expected him to stay after giving him an earful?
Besides, I thought you wanted him gone.
Now, why would you assume that?
But it is true that he gave you a hard time.
So when did you see me cry?
Oh, please, you were secretly crying for days on end. I was so worried.
You expected me not to notice that?
Just thinking about it makes my blood boil.
That good for nothing scumbag.
In fact, I should have been a whole lot harsher than that.
[water running]
["The Giving Tree" by Lee Seung Yoon playing]
I was the one who broke up with him.
[Yeon-su] I pretty much abandoned him.
Hmm?
[sobs]
It was basically my fault.
I was being selfish.
But, Yeon-su…
And grandma…
I still have feelings for Choi Ung.
Despite I abandoning him…
and letting him go,
I still…
He never left my heart at all.
[Yeon-su] So that's why…
you ought to be shouting at me instead.
Tell me that I was being stupid and cruel.
Because I deserve it.
Ask me why I would do something that I'd regret later on.
So, please…
Just say something.
Yeon-su…
What should I do, grandma?
["The Giving Tree" by Lee Seung Yoon continues]
'Cause I can't handle being just friends.
I can't.
But I guess for him it's a lot easier. [sad chuckle]
I have no idea what I should do. [sniffles]
[Yeon-su sniffles softly]
Oh, my poor girl.
[sniffles]
[Yeon-su crying]
["The Giving Tree" continuing]
BEFORE OUR SUMMER
["The Giving Tree" by Lee Seung Yoon playing]
[sighs]
[music fades]
[keyboard clacking]
Look at Ms. Kook. Her eyes are swollen like crazy.
Speaking from experience,
she probably cried all night for at least five hours minimum.
[I-hun yawns]
I'm so exhausted. I really am. Going home.
Ugh, it's such a lazy afternoon, what's going on?
We should probably have some coffee to help us stay awake, right? You in?
-Coffee sounds great. -You all in?
How about we play Ghost Leg to spice it up?
-Yeah? Okay? -Uh-huh.
Ji-un, let's go. Get everything ready. Okay. Go.
[keyboard clacking]
Ms. Kook.
[laughs]
Wow, have you guys seen her eyes? [laughs]
What's wrong? [chuckles]
Did you notice what her eyes look like today? Wow.
Wow.
You look a little different than usual.
A carp. She looks like a carp fish. [laughs loudly]
What's the matter? Did you cry last night or something?
'Cause if that's not it, then how could you look like this?
No, I didn't cry.
I got a sty on my eye.
-Huh? -I said that it's…
a sty, sir.
[gulps]
-It's a sty, guys. -[all laughing awkwardly]
-It's a sty. -I knew it.
It's a sty. I told you from the beginning, right?
Anyway, since she has a sty,
I say we all focus and do a good job. Let's go.
-All right. Yes, sir. -Okay, good.
-The Ghost Leg? -Pass.
Stick with what you're doing.
[awkward music]
[mirror clicks]
[sighs]
[sighs deeply]
[Ho] Well, well, what brings you here?
What's the matter? Couldn't handle all the adoring fans?
No reason. It just felt weird to be all alone at home.
You've always been alone in that big old house.
So why did you even move out in the first place?
I told you to just move back in.
Jeez. No matter how hard you try, it won't work. I won't be swayed.
[scoffs]
[Yeon-ok] Then what if it's me?
Then I could be swayed a bit.
[chuckles happily]
Wow, you treacherous little punk.
You don't deserve to sit on my bench. So move your butt.
No, you move your butt.
-Suit yourself, you little traitor. -[chuckling]
-Hey, Ung. -Hmm?
Call Ji-ung right now and ask him if he plans to have dinner somewhere.
If not, tell him to come here instead. I made lots of food.
Well, I spoke to him earlier, he said he was gonna be working late.
You know he's always pretending to be busy and stuff. It's annoying.
[Yeon-ok] Really? Oh, that's not good at all.
That boy needs to have at least a proper meal today.
Oh, you know what? I'll just pick one of each and pack his dinner.
-Can you drop it off later to him? -[groans]
Just call a delivery service. I'll even pay for it.
Not a chance. Don't be ridiculous. Not like you're doing anything anyway.
[whines] I can't be bothered.
How about you tell him to come late and eat?
No, not today. Hurry up and get ready.
Man.
[clicks tongue, whining groan]
[phone buzzing]
[Ji-ung's mother] You should sleep at home tonight.
Don't worry, I'm not there anymore.
Ji-ung, are you going to the editing room?
Ji-ung.
-Huh? -Are you editing right now?
Oh. Yeah.
Oh. Yeah, right. Can you leave this there? I need to go now.
I'm gonna go home and wash up, and change clothes.
Ji-ung, did you spend the night here again?
Yeah. [sighs]
Please do that for me. I'll be back.
[soft music]
[door closes]
[soft music continues]
[sighs]
[chuckles sadly]
[soft sob]
[sobbing]
Look who's here!
-Ung! -Oh, Mr. Park.
[Dong-il] Wow. Look at you, huh?
You haven't changed one bit, you little rascal!
I saw the footage of you so far, and you really hadn't changed at all.
-You still look like a flipping student. -[gasps]
Same with you. You still look like you're in your thirties.
I am in my thirties.
Exactly. You look like it.
Huh.
[both chuckling]
What are you doing here? Are you visiting Ji-ung?
Oh, do you know where he is?
Ah, him and Chae-ran are practically living in the editing room these days.
-Follow me. I'll take you there. -Oh. Okay.
Wow, dude. Made a name for yourself, huh?
You know, even though you had the lowest grades in school,
I saw your potential, your drawings said it all.
I just knew you'd make it.
-My God. How are your parents doing? -[Ung] They're well.
-Chae-ran! Where'd Ji-ung go? -[gasps]
Uh, he just left so he can stop by his house to change and stuff.
Oh, is that so. Is he coming back?
Uh, he said it won't take long. Just a quick house run.
-[Chae-ran] He'll be back soon. -Oh, okay.
Hey, Ung, you just wait here. Ji-ung will be back soon.
-Okay. -Good.
Chae-ran, out. Come out. Come here.
-I have something to tell you. Quick. -Okay.
Oh, boy. [sighs]
Huh?
[groans]
[chuckles softly]
What do I need to press here?
[chuckles]
[sighs]
Exactly how slow do I need to be for you?
MR. CHOI UNG
[groans] Should I call or not?
[phone buzzing]
Good evening.
[Chi-seong] Excuse me?
Okay. Fine, I'll check.
[dial tone]
Please pick up for once.
[Yeon-su sighing]
I can't believe my eyes are still red.
I'm never going to cry again.
[phone buzzing]
[buzzing continues]
-What is it? -[Sol-i] Working late?
No, I clocked out.
[Sol-i] Well… Are you okay?
With what?
[Sol-i] Haven't you seen the news yet?
About what?
[Sol-i] About NJ's latest dating rumor.
Ji-ung?
[Sol-i] The thing is…
-Wait, hold on. -[Sol-i] Choi--
[Yeon-su] What brings you out here?
Going home now?
You must have clocked out early.
Oh. Uh…
Actually, I'm rushing so I should get going now. Have a good night.
Hey. Is something going on?
Yeon-su.
Hmm?
Today is my birthday.
Oh, really?
Happy birthday.
If I had known sooner, I would have treated you to a fancy meal or something.
My mom came by and prepared a birthday meal for me.
She's the woman I saw before, right?
That was my first time seeing her. She's a beautiful woman.
She still doesn't know…
She still doesn't know that I'm allergic to peaches.
One time…
I almost died…
and this was right in front of her after eating a peach.
But I guess she still doesn't know.
Hey. Hey, Ji-ung…
[somber music]
Are… are you okay?
Or maybe she never really cared.
["Home" by Janet Suhh playing]
CURRENT AFFAIRS AND CULTURE KIM JI-UNG
EPILOGUE NOVEMBER, 2010
What are you, frozen?
Hey, can I sleep over at your house today?
Sure, of course you can.
["Home" by Janet Suhh continues]
[groans]
How is that even possible?
[both laughing]
[Ji-ung] What do you think about that?
That's crazy.
I know.
-Sleepy? -No.
[sighs]
THE PREVIOUS NIGHT
Aren't you working?
[Ung yawning] Oh, my God.
[groans]
So tell me.
What?
I'm all ears, so spill it. Come on.
My mom came by.
She came unannounced just like before.
Judging by the size of her suitcase, I think she'll be here for about a week.
She'll act as if she'll be staying with me.
And then she'll vanish once again.
[sighs] How many times has she done this?
[scoffs]
You know, she even made breakfast this morning somehow.
Terrible cook.
["Drawer" by 10CM playing]
HELLO, MY SOULMATE
Yeah, she's pretty, but she's not Ung's type.
[Yeon-su] What's the probability of your ex ending up
in a scandal with a celebrity in your lifetime?
[Ji-ung] Someone once told me
that everything I shoot is full of emotion.
Ung, about us being just friends…
I don't think I can do that.
[Ung] You're drunk.
I don't think I can face something that I can't handle again.
Are you and Ung…
What you read in the article is true.
[NJ] Ung and I are dating.