[sweet airy music]
[Ung] When I was in school,
there was this gift shop nearby, and the owner had a dog.
I think his name was Jjongjjong.
Let's see.
-Excuse me, sir, how much is this? -Oh, 500 won.
-[boy] This one too? -Mm-hmm.
There's another kind you can fly instead of that ball there.
[Ung] Jjongjjong seemed detached.
-[light music] -Oh.
Hi, sir, where are you going?
[shop owner] I'm taking Jjongjjong for a walk.
It looks to me like you're the only one walking.
[chuckles]
You see, Jjongjjong likes to be cuddled. [chuckles]
See you, bye.
[humming happily]
[Ung] He practically treated his dog like a king.
WITH UNG
-Hi, nice to see you, Ung. -Hi, how are you?
Huh?
I didn't know you just had a baby.
[Ung] It seemed to me like his life was amazing.
You know what? I don't think I've ever seen his feet touch the ground.
He runs around like crazy at home, though.
When I grow up, my dream is to live like Jjongjjong.
Ung, to tell you the truth,
when Jjongjjong was a puppy, he was actually abandoned.
-So he's afraid of the outdoors. -Really?
Maybe he was abandoned outside.
That's why he acts like that.
[shop owner] Imagine being abandoned at your happiest moment…
He must have been so scared.
[light music continues]
[Ung] So the reason…
why I'm suddenly talking about this is because…
I'm not going, sir.
But why? I really don't get it.
I'm grateful for this opportunity,
-but it's too far, and it's just too long. -Stop being ridiculous.
When you went there to study for six months,
I could clearly see how much your skills drastically improved.
Back then I only stayed six months.
Living there for several years is different.
Besides, I don't wanna go there alone.
[scoffs] My goodness.
I'll cancel my recommendation then.
[clears throat]
But…
If that's the reason why…
you don't want to go, then you can bring your friend along with you.
[teacher groans]
[cheery music]
ENGLAND STUDY ABROAD
What else do I need? My GPA won't be an issue.
English scores? TOEFL?
I can get that. No problem. I study a lot you know.
What about financial support? Stipends? You know any scholarship?
What about living expenses, huh?
[both groan]
If I bring this up to Yeon-su right now, I'm sure she'll just tell me to go alone.
But I can't do that, it's too long.
Listen, do you wanna take Yeon-su?
I'm game. You can take me.
I did some research.
There are a lot of schools that Yeon-su could easily go to.
[scoffs]
She has a high GPA, which is a really good thing.
I'm thinking that it'd be great
for the two of us to go abroad and study together.
[sighs]
I really wanted to be your manager.
But I can't stop you because it's such a good opportunity.
Anyway, you two are going to live together?
Are you serious? Of course we'll stay in dorms…
Do you think we can?
If you're both going there, don't you think you should live together?
[Eun-ho] You'd be going to a different country.
You need to rely on each other there.
[chuckles] You look so excited.
Wasn't that what you were thinking in the first place?
Hey, of course not. This is a decision I'm considering solely for our future.
[deep inhale]
And I still have to ask Yeon-su first.
[chuckles happily]
[sorrowful music]
Why are you doing this?
[Ung] What's your reason?
Why do we have to break up?
[shouting] Why do we have to break up, Yeon-su?
[muted crying]
[sorrowful music continues]
[music fades]
Oh. I'm sorry. What was I talking about?
Right. Jjongjjong.
-[soft music] -[groans]
I've been thinking a lot about him recently.
About the way he's decided to cope with his trauma.
See that? We can really be friends after all.
[Ung] I know it seems pathetic…
[uplifting music]
…but I'm… acting like Jjongjjong now.
[uplifting music continues]
Honestly, I'm not sure if I can face it.
I can't handle something I can't bear again.
That's why… I'm choosing the same method as Jjongjjong.
Because nothing will happen…
if I just stay here and do nothing.
EPISODE 11: OUR NIGHTS ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOUR DAYS
[Ji-ung] Did you get home safely?
[Yeon-su] Of course.
You practically pushed me inside the front door, remember?
[Ji-ung] Thanks for staying with me today.
And for putting up with my boring stories.
[gentle music]
[Yeon-su] You can call me anytime.
[gentle music continues]
[Ji-ung] You stopped by my place today?
WE SPOTTED THE ARTIST GO-OH SECRETLY MEETING NJ
[NJ] Aren't we releasing a statement refuting the article?
We don't need to deal with that rumor.
But that's what we've always done in the past.
That's right, but back then you were seeing mostly lousy scumbags.
[NJ] I don't get it.
When I was actually dating those guys, you would always rush in
and deny those relationships with the press.
But now that I'm not dating Ung, you won't even deny it?
The thing is, compared to your former dating scandals,
the public's response to this one isn't so negative.
[CEO] Also he has a pretty good reputation too.
CEO KANG YEON-JU
Besides, you said you felt like you were suffocating.
If you can breathe better when you're next to him,
then I can turn a blind eye.
You can see him and let off some steam,
just don't let it interfere with your work.
[scoffs]
Are you hoping this will pass over like it did all the other times?
You better stop treating me like I'm still a little kid.
[scoffs]
You're too young to know how to--
Do you think I see him just so I can feel better?
Isn't it obvious from the photo?
Can't you tell that I'm the only one who has feelings?
[NJ] Seeing him more would only stress me out.
So stop making stupid plans about us, and I want you to leave him alone.
He's not like some candy you can throw at me.
YEON ENTERTAINMENT
Remember this, he has nothing to do with my actions.
[Eun-ho] "It would also appear that NJ
would visit this artist at his home whenever she had any free time."
"The two would frequently enjoy a meal at their favorite restaurant
before going to her house."
Her house?
Funny, right, Ung? They're claiming you went to her house.
You and NJ, her house, it doesn't add up.
But then… take a look at this.
Wow, that looks like you're standing in front of her house.
This is crazy, isn't it? Right?
Wait. You see this?
And there's more. Wow.
This shot looks like it was taken by paparazzi.
It's so interesting, don't you think?
Come on. Stop.
There's more…
Check my phone, hmm?
Since I became your manager,
this is my first time to put my phone on silent mode.
Ung, you have to give me something if you expect me to answer all of them.
You wouldn't answer any of my calls earlier.
So what do you want me to do?
Where did I leave my phone?
First of all…
-tell me everything. -What do I tell you?
-Tell me it's not true. -It's not.
Really?
All right, then. Good.
It's fine if it's not the truth.
I mean, it's all fake news. Right, Ung? When I was reading it,
it didn't make any sense. What they said was impossible.
Can you imagine? People actually believe this shit.
Goodness. It's ridiculous. There's no way.
So, can you tell them that…
we're not dating and that I… um,
I'm just a fan of NJ.
[sighs]
This must be such a huge hassle for NJ, right?
She helped us so much,
but all we did in return was ruin her reputation.
[clicks tongue, sighs]
Hey, where did I leave my phone?
Why are you asking me? I just got here. I haven't seen it.
I'm sure you shoved it somewhere in your studio.
[Ung] There it is.
-[gasps] -MISSED CALL, GU EUN-HO
GU EUN-HO, FATHER, NJ
[line trills]
[phone buzzing]
[clears throat, soft chuckle]
Hello, Mr. Artist. I'm guessing you lost your phone and just found it.
-Am I right? -[Ung] Oh. Well, how did you know that?
[NJ] I think I know you a bit better now.
[groans]
[Ung] I just saw the article about us. I'm so sorry.
I never thought people would make it into a big issue.
I think I caused a lot of trouble for you, NJ.
You got it wrong. You're the one who might be in real trouble.
I think my agency might not refute the article.
[NJ] I guess they did the math
and realized that I have something to gain from all this.
Sadly, they're trying to take advantage of your good image.
So you better tell everyone that it's not true.
Tell them I'm the one chasing you around.
It's time for you to teach my agency a lesson.
Hang on. I'm not sure I understand what you're saying,
but wouldn't it be bad for you if I do that?
[sighs]
On a day like this I feel like I should meet up with you so we could celebrate.
After all, it's your first dating scandal.
But unfortunately, my schedule is too packed right now.
[NJ] I'll just call you again next time.
Bye.
[inhales]
[sighs deeply]
That's right. He's a huge fan of NJ.
What? A stalker fan? Hey, what are you trying to say?
Why on earth would he follow her to her house?
No, I mean, that's not what happened here.
How dare you talk about him like that, you idiot!
What do you think you're doing?
Just ignore them. Don't talk to them anymore.
Why not?
I think we should wait until they release a statement.
Let's not get involved.
Why are you changing your mind?
[Eun-ho] Hey, wait.
You didn't make some kind of agreement with NJ about the article, or did you?
Wow. You're unbelievable, Ung.
Tell me, how close are you to NJ that you could just…
[groans]
I swear, I never thought it would come to this.
You need to be honest with me.
What's going on between you two?
Shut up. What does my schedule look like this week?
You're acting so strange. You're not the Ung I know.
You're not Choi Ung, are you? Give him back, now.
Will you quit it with all that nonsense?
This week you're busy.
You have rescheduled interviews, remember?
Plus, you also have documentary shoots.
By the way, Friday is gonna be the last day of filming.
Yeon-su will be joining us on that day too.
[Eun-ho sighs]
So it's finally coming to an end, I guess.
[sighs]
[gentle music]
[breathing heavily]
[panting]
[breathing heavily]
[gentle music continues]
[sighs]
[chomps]
[Yeon-ok] It's a good thing Ung got to deliver it to you.
Don't forget to heat it up.
Hmm? That's very good.
Tell me if there's anything else you want.
I made all your favorite dishes,
and I'll make some more if that's not enough.
[chuckles] Oh, is that so?
All right, Ji-ung, you should get back to work.
Okay. I will see you soon. Bye.
My goodness, what a brat.
I really don't know why he has a phone when he doesn't bother picking up.
Oh, my. Why do you keep calling Ung?
Just leave him alone. He must be sleeping.
He's not. He says he can't sleep well. [sighs]
Maybe his meds are finally working. If so, that's a good thing.
Darn it. Even so, that foolish boy better give us a call soon
because my curiosity is killing me.
By the way, do you really think
there's something going on between our son and that celebrity who came here?
Leave him alone. I'm sure he'll take care of it.
He said they're only friends, so they must be.
-And besides… -Mm?
Our son already has Yeon-su, you know that.
-Yeon-su? -Mm-hmm.
Are you saying that, something is going on between those two again?
I thought they decided they were going to be friends.
[clicks tongue] I don't know.
I think they'll eventually end up together.
Yeon-su…
Hmm. I agree. When it comes to Ung, Yeon-su is the perfect girl.
-Right. -Yes, of course.
-Of course, it's true. -[chuckles]
My goodness. Fall is already here.
Oh, that's right.
NOW SERVING GIZZARDS, GRILLED OR SEASONED
[soft music]
Is it this week?
We should tell Ung that we're going to visit the countryside.
Hmm.
[soft music continues]
[breathes heavily]
[sighs]
INCOMING CALL SOL-I
-Hey. -[Sol-i] Where are you?
I just finished a meeting. I'm heading back to the office right now.
-[Yeon-su] Why? -Oh, nothing. Well, you know…
I'm hanging up if this is nothing. I'm driving.
So are they really dating?
-Choi Ung and NJ. -[Yeon-su] I'm hanging up.
Hey! Watch your temper.
-You didn't ask him about it, did you? -Why should I even ask him?
[sighs]
I know you're hurting yourself by imagining all sorts of things right now.
Who? Me? Nope, not at all.
I'm too busy working right now
to think about useless things that don't concern me.
-You said you're driving. -Goodbye.
[clears throat]
[cheeky music]
[window whirring]
She's not Ung's type.
She's pretty, but…
Mm-hmm, she's pretty, but…
Her smile's a bit…
[chuckles]
And she's way too young for him.
-[car honking] -[gasps]
[music fades]
Oh, Ji-ung, what happened to you yesterday?
Oh, sorry. Something came up. Did you wait for me?
It's okay, I had work to do anyway.
But Mr. Choi was here, and he waited for you.
Ung was here yesterday?
Yes, I told him you were coming back soon,
so he waited in the editing room for quite some time.
I think he came here to bring you some food.
It was your birthday, right? Happy birthday.
Mr. Park wanted to throw you a party, but I stopped him.
Good job, thanks. You're so sharp when it comes to those things.
-You got a to shoot? -Mr. Choi is going to do an interview
so I'm heading out to shoot that.
[Chae-ran] Ji-ung.
In case I come back early after the shoot and you have free time after work,
please let me take you out to dinner.
Seeing as it was your birthday yesterday, I--
It's fine. Birthdays aren't a big deal.
-I'm just gonna-- -But I really wanna treat you.
Or at least we could have some coffee.
[light music]
Sure, no problem. I'll make sure you won't wanna buy me anything next year.
-[Ji-ung] Good luck later. -Okay.
[breathes heavily]
[chuckles, gasps]
What is it?
How long have you been standing there?
Don't you remember? You told me to wait for you over there.
Oh, right. Did you get everything?
[Chae-ran] Let's go.
It's this way.
Yeah, I knew that.
[bright music]
[music stops]
[door closes]
[sighs]
[camera clicking]
[interviewer] Mr. Choi.
Mr. Choi?
Oh, yeah.
Are you alright? Was my question too difficult to answer?
Oh, no. It's not that.
I'm sorry, but could you repeat your question one more time?
You've said you don't like to include people in your drawings.
When I look at the work you've done, it feels like
you've purposely left people out of them.
It seems to me like you've intentionally left empty spots
where they're supposed to be.
That's probably why we can feel loneliness and emptiness in your drawings.
I think that comes from your decision to exclude people.
Was that act intentional,
or does it have something to do with your underlying emotions?
I think it depends on the viewer. Everyone can interpret them differently.
Honestly, I really haven't given it that much thought.
I understand. But sometimes, understanding the artist's attitude
helps us to understand their pieces better.
I guess…
I don't have the backstory that you want.
Excuse me, ma'am.
Why don't you ask about the future exhibits he's planning to have?
[Eun-ho] He's got a lot of those.
[chuckles softly]
It always feels as if it's impossible to have an in-depth interview with you.
Ma'am, it's not like that…
[sighs deeply]
Go pack up.
I must say, you did look quite different doing that interview.
Show this side of me more. Please show this in the documentary.
[chuckles]
This reminds me, I saw the article.
Do you think the footage we filmed of NJ is going to be an issue
because of the story that's going around?
Well, I don't have any problems with it,
but you'll have to check with NJ's agency.
[sighs]
Wait a minute. How come you're not asking if the scandal is true or not?
Do you think the whole relationship's fake?
Wow.
It's incredible. Is Ji-ung sending out clones of him or what?
You're just like him. This is making me feel weird.
I'm sure you're acting like this,
because you don't have room to think about other people right now.
You obviously have your hands full with Yeon-su.
Hey. Who said you could talk about a private life so casually like that?
Be thankful I turned off the camera first.
If I had been Ji-ung, I would have kept the camera rolling.
Is it really turned off? I should check it myself.
You saw it, right? In the editing room?
I'm taking about the footage edited by Ji-ung.
Well, I didn't know how to play it.
[clears throat] We're done for today, right?
[clears throat]
I'm lonely.
So very lonely.
It's true, the position of CEO can make one feel incredibly lonely.
But as a true leader,
I guess I should accept my fate and take complete responsibility
in order to fully develop this company.
You noticed it just now, right?
[sighs] Everyone was having coffee without me
and excluding me in their conversations. [sad chuckle]
Don't you agree?
Ms. Kook, are you listening to me?
[Yi-hoon] Hello?
Honestly, in the first place, I haven't done anything wrong, have I?
Can you explain it to me? Am I really such a bad person?
You can be honest.
You don't have to filter anything, seriously.
-Sir. -Hmm?
You know something, you're just a little more clueless than others.
You're not a bad person. You were like that in college too.
Just don't take it too personally.
[stutters]
[scoffs] Who? Me?
[chuckles] Excuse me, I'm pretty smart.
In fact, I know perfectly well what the others were talking about a while ago.
And I could've smoothly joined in on the conversation if I really wanted to.
They were busy gossiping about Go-oh and NJ the whole day.
[Yeon-su] What do you think are the chances of your ex getting involved
in a scandal with a celebrity?
Thing is, they all want to know if it's true
that those two are really dating or not.
But they don't know anything. [chuckles]
You wanna know what I think?
Of course they're dating.
[Yeon-su] Whatever the chances are, one thing's for sure,
-it feels very, very… -When Go-oh saw NJ that day I could see
he seemed totally mesmerized.
-[Yeon-su] It feels very crappy. -You see that?
Told you I'm sharp. See, huh?
[chuckles]
All right, you are smart.
So why don't you take a hint and leave me alone?
As you can see, I'm working right now.
Hmm. I'm leaving.
Take it easy.
[chuckles]
Told you I'm not clueless.
[Yeon-su] I have to hear about it, like it's everywhere I go all day long.
Throughout the entire day…
it follows me everywhere.
[cheeky music]
[girl 1] NJ must really be dating him this time.
[girl 2] I know, right? Did you see the photo?
-[girl 2] He's kinda cute. -[girl 1] What?
He's super cute in his old photos too.
[girl 2] Now I know the reason why NJ fell for him.
[Yeon-su] I really don't want to hear or know more about them.
[cheeky music continues]
[sighs] Right.
Just keep walking. Keep walking.
[cheery tune]
[inhales]
Excuse me, how much are these jujubes for?
Oh, 5,000 won per basket.
Oh. I'll get one, please.
Yes, all right.
Goodness. Don't you have any change?
Oh. It's okay, I'll get all of them, then.
Oh really? Thank you very much, dear.
Are you sure? This is quite a lot.
But what would a young lady be doing with so many jujubes?
Jujube tea is good is you have insomnia.
What?
[soft chuckle] I heard it somewhere.
Is that so? Here you go.
Oh, wait. Let me put it in another bag for you.
-[Yeon-su] Yeah, thanks. -Here you go.
-Have a good day. -[woman] Bye.
[both chuckle]
Why did I bother buying these?
[sighs]
Ji-ung, we can go to a fancier place.
I was going to buy you something delicious.
I have a hardy appetite. You'll be surprised.
[Dong-il] Ji-ung!
Hold on, Chae-ran's here too!
Wow, you're eating here? Oh, my, what a huge coincidence!
Hmm, isn't this great?
We've gathered in the same place, right?
Come sit with us. Sit down.
[quirky music]
[sighs] Why did I even bother going here?
[sighs]
-Oh! -Yes, I'll e-mail you… Oh, Yeon-su.
I'm sorry. Let me check first and I'll call you right away.
Did you come here to see Ung?
Yes, there's something I have to tell him. He's just inside, right?
He's not home now.
I think he's still at the restaurant. Should I call him?
No, don't, it's fine. It's nothing urgent.
-I can talk to him later. -You came all the way here.
-Go wait inside. Come on. -No, it's okay.
-You brought a lot of stuff too. -It's really…
It's okay, come inside. He'll be back soon.
Just go in.
When you see Ung, tell him I left already, okay.
[thuds]
[gentle music]
[clattering]
[sighs]
[groans]
[gentle music continues]
[sighs]
Listen, guys, I can't believe we're only doing this now.
We should have had a gathering sooner.
Plus it was Mr. Kim's birthday yesterday.
[Dong-il] Don't you think it's nice to drink together like this?
Your work's all going well, right?
[Min-gyeong] Hey, PD Kim, was it your birthday?
I had no idea. Let me pour you a glass.
It's fine, I already drank enough.
Anyway, I'm not a heavy drinker like you.
Oh, my goodness.
How could you have lasted this long in the field and not drink?
It's not like we can drink while we're working.
[huffs] Oh.
I don't know why, but I really can't appreciate people who don't drink.
I find them so boring.
At least I do my job well.
Even your videos were boring.
[tense music]
His work was better back in the day when he listened to my advice.
But now he just goes and does anything he wants.
Anything he wants, huh!
You're only saying those things because I never did what you wanted.
You sure about that? Tell me something,
do you really like what you've shot?
[Min-gyeong] You don't, right?
No way. Have you lost your touch, or what? Really?
No way.
We were all in a good drinking mood.
[Dong-il] Why are you making him uncomfortable?
Come on, Intern. Let's go.
Oh, that's right, you quit.
Finish your talk before the food gets here.
And will you two stop fighting for once?
We're not fighting at all.
This is how I show PD Kim how much I like him.
[Dong-il] Unfortunately, he hates you.
Couldn't you be nicer? Why are you always so harsh?
Man, I don't get her.
Oh, did he have to overreact like that? He's making me feel embarrassed.
[drink pours]
[sniffs]
Did I upset you?
Sorry.
It's just that sometimes when I'm telling the truth,
I can't control what's coming out of my mouth.
What a way to emphasize that you were telling the truth.
[chuckles]
[Min-gyeong] Come on, you know it's the truth.
Why? What is it?
What's your problem anyway?
I saw your draft, but I still don't get what you wanna say, hm?
[sighs]
You like Yeon-su, don't you?
[soft vulnerable music]
What? No way.
Am I right about that? Was it because of that?
Oh, this is finally getting interesting. [chuckles]
Did you really have to blurt that out in front of our co-worker?
-You knew too, right? -Forget it.
Why are you guys all so quick to catch on? It's embarrassing.
[chuckles]
[Min-gyeong] That's the thing about cameras.
They pretend to be objective,
but actually have the most personal perspective.
Ji-ung, the reason why I like you
it's because you also pretend to be an objective observer.
But your pieces portray your emotions very well.
-You just called them boring. -So I'm saying…
you should go, watch your videos, then edit them again.
I get that you're trying to show multiple perspectives
because you are emotionally confused,
but set that aside.
Why don't you look at the cast and follow their gaze?
[Min-gyeong] Okay?
[deep sigh]
[inhales]
COTAULD GALLERY
ARTIST GO-OH
MUSEUM OF AVANT-GARDE PARIS, FRANCE
CONCERNING VARIABILITY AND INVARIABILITY
[doorbell ringing]
[sighs]
[exhales]
Oh.
[chuckles]
Hi, good evening. Nice seeing you again.
Oh. Right.
The hell?
Huh?
[soft music]
[scoffs]
[soft music continues]
[groans]
[soft music]
HAPPY DAYS
[NJ] Congratulations on your scandal with a superstar.
Don't drink the whole bottle by yourself.
Half of it's mine.
P.S. Try not to stay out too late.
[gentle relaxed music]
[gasps]
[gentle relaxed music continues]
[NJ] There's something I've been meaning to ask you.
Listen, I'm not getting between the two of you, am I?
-[NJ] Because I wouldn't want that. -Not at all.
I mean, there's nothing going on between us right now.
Oh. You said, "Right now".
[chuckles]
Are the two of you…
Never mind.
I'm guessing you read the article that came out about us.
But yes, Ung and I are dating.
[chuckles softly]
At least, that's what I was thinking of saying,
but hearing it out loud, it sounds too corny.
There's no point talking about this by ourselves.
Mr. Choi would be so proud if he sees us like this.
He'll brag about it forever.
[groans] I have no plans of seeing him do that,
so let's not fight about this.
If I'm not in the way, then this should be fine.
[NJ] I'll pursue this on my own.
[soft charged music]
[Yeon-su] But then…
something tells me you won't
stop even if I tell you to.
[chuckles softly]
No, I won't.
[sighs]
[music fades]
[pencil scraping]
[sighs]
[sighs deeply]
What am I even doing?
[puffs]
[sucks teeth]
[sighs]
[doorbell ringing]
[doorbell ringing again]
[sighs]
Hey.
Have you been drinking again?
[water pours]
Wow, I guess drinking agrees with you nowadays.
[Ung] This isn't like you.
[sighs]
You should've gone home if you're drunk. Why did you bother coming here?
[sighs]
Thanks for bringing me food last time.
What? You shouldn't thank me, you should be thanking my mom.
She told me to give it to you. You came here just to say that?
I heard you came by the office.
Yeah, well…
How come you always tell others you're busy working
when you weren't even at your desk?
[sighs]
[groans]
Just try to get some sleep.
I'm going to work a bit more.
Somebody told me…
that the shots taken with my camera are full of emotions.
And that even if I try to hide it,
it's no use, because it's so obvious.
Do you think so too?
[scoffs]
No, I don't get what you're saying.
[groans]
You saw everything, right?
[soft vulnerable music]
Didn't you?
Well…
I'm really not sure.
Wait. [chuckles sadly]
You mean you don't want me to mention it.
Am I right?
You're just drunk. Sleep it off.
[chuckles]
You're telling me to keep quiet
because you don't want to know.
Right?
[soft vulnerable music]
[sad scoff]
I knew this would happen,
that makes me so upset.
[scoffs]
[soft vulnerable music continues]
[chuckles]
It's not like our last day of filming is special.
[inhales]
Wait, isn't today the day…
SEAFOOD SOUP WITH UNG
[Eun-ho] Did you just wake up or you haven't slept yet?
Anyway, I wanted to remind you that today's the last day of filming.
So get ready. I'll head over soon. You got it?
Okay.
CLOSED TODAY
[Eun-ho] Why isn't he answering his phone?
[Eun-ho sighs]
Ji-ung, why is Mr. Choi acting like this?
Does he think he can get away with it because you two are friends?
He's gone AWOL on the last day of filming.
Why did he even agree to do this if he was going to treat this as a joke?
I'm sorry. Sorry. I apologize.
I even called him this morning to remind him of the shoot.
You know what? This isn't the first time he's done this.
You should've made sure he was here.
He's not taking us seriously. In fact, why is he so disrespectful?
Sorry. I'm really sorry.
I'll go check out all the places he could've gone to
-and bring him back right away. -Forget it.
Ji-ung. You're always covering for him. That's why he's being so selfish.
[sighs]
Let me apologize instead. I'm sorry.
-Let's just call it a day and-- -Excuse me, Ms. Kook.
Don't you know what's going on?
Did something happen and you don't wanna tell us?
-Stop, Chae-ran! -I'm sorry about
how we disappeared the last time.
But I'm telling you nothing happened between us. I haven't seen him in a while.
[Yeon-su] Wait, isn't today the day…
[inhales]
I'll try to bring him back.
-Do you know what's going on with him? -I don't.
But I'm going to go look for him.
Me too. I'll look for him too.
Ji-ung, don't you think you're being too easy on Mr. Choi?
Even if he's your friend, this is going too far.
The thing is…
I kind of feel like maybe I chased him away.
What?
[music stops]
Oh. Hey, Ung! How are you?
Hi. Nice to see you.
[chuckles] It's been such a long time.
I haven't seen you since you graduated.
I'm glad you're here to visit me. You should come by more often.
Well…
How come I don't see Jjongjjong?
Oh, Jjongjjong?
Uh, he's gone far away.
Oh, my, is that so? I'm so sorry, I was just…
What? Oh, there he is. [shop owner chuckles]
Looks like somebody had a blast during their walk today, hmm?
Oh, you definitely need a bath today, Jjongjjong.
-Thank you, girls. -No problem.
And I can take care of all of Jjongjjong's walks.
[girl] He's the cutest dog ever.
-Goodbye and thank you. -Oh, bye.
Wait a minute. Didn't Jjongjjong hate going outside because he was traumatized?
Oh, that was such a long time ago.
As a matter of fact, he hates staying indoors now.
[chuckles]
I see. When did he change?
And how did you do it?
[chuckles] Oh, no, not me. I didn't do anything.
[shop owner] He did it all by himself.
Didn't you, Jjongjjong?
-[shop owner chuckles] -[soft music]
You traitor.
[sighs]
[soft music continues]
[sighs]
So cold.
EDITING ROOM
[door closes]
[sighs deeply]
[Min-gyeong] I get you're trying to show multiple perspectives
because you are emotionally confused,
but set that aside.
Why don't you look at the cast and follow their gaze?
[gentle music]
[squeaks]
[mouse clicking]
-[phone buzzing] -[sighs]
Hey. I haven't found him. What about you?
No. And I couldn't reach his parents either,
so I had to ask the hardware store owner. He said they went to the countryside.
[Eun-ho sighs] He's not at the bookstore or the library.
I can't find him anywhere.
Like he really doesn't wanna be found.
He's not going to be at his usual spots then.
Let's try unexpected places.
Call me as soon as you find Ung.
[sighs]
Oh! What the heck!
You jerk! You… you scumbag! You're such an idiot!
[relieved sigh]
I almost had a heartattack.
Please, let me carry that for you.
No need, it's fine. Don't sweat it.
Oh, but your bag looks really heavy.
I really don't mind carrying it for you until you're home.
I told you, it's okay.
-Then at least until the bus station… -I said, it's fine!
I don't need your help. Why are you doing this? No.
[groans]
Oh, no…
[soft music]
[soft music continues]
You can leave it there.
Right. It looks like you're drying a lot of jujubes.
[sighs]
Don't know what they're for.
For some reason,
Yeon-su bought a whole lot of them recently and put them there.
The foolish girl keeps making jujube tea.
And she never tells me who she's making it for.
This is jujube tea. You have a hard time sleeping…
I mean, you're working, so my boss told me to give this to you.
[gentle music]
[whispering] I can't believe I'm gonna say this.
[inhales]
If ever Yeon-su has treated you badly or hurt you,
I want you to know it's all my fault.
That's why don't hate her too much.
My family is poor,
so while growing up, I taught her to be selfish.
I'm to blame. It's my fault why she acts like that.
Why she's so harsh.
And it's also my fault that she has a bad temper.
That's why,
if you're upset at her about something,
you should blame me and no one else.
Don't hate her for being that way.
I know Yeon-su's not like that.
She's neither selfish, nor mean.
She's a…
good person.
She's so brilliant it's like I don't deserve her.
[deep inhale]
So, if you've known that all along,
then what are you two doing?
You're right, ma'am.
I knew I was being pathetic,
but I guess this is the day I've finally hit rock bottom.
[gentle pensive music]
[sighs]
[exhales]
[deep sigh]
Choi Ung.
Stop hiding and come out already.
[sighs deeply]
[Chae-ran] Ji-ung, do you want me to order dinner?
Ji-ung…
EDITING ROOM
Uh, well, I think it's better to do something you're good at
rather than ending up doing only something that you like.
That way, you'll be more efficient,
and you still gain from it in the long run.
[soft sweet music]
[soft chuckle]
[inhales]
[sighing]
[soft sweet music continues]
[gentle music]
It was much harder to find you this time, Choi Ung.
[sighs]
How did you find me?
What do you think I did? I just looked everywhere for you.
I remember you doing this before.
You used to disappear around this time of year.
[Yeon-su] And strangely enough, your parents would disappear too.
I had forgotten about it, it came back to me today.
The good thing is, I've been wanting to do this for a while.
To sit down with you and have some drinks again.
[deep sigh]
[cup thuds]
Are you done avoiding me?
You're not even telling me to leave.
I never avoided you.
So you're saying I was imagining things?
[cup thuds]
[deep sigh]
You're not saying a word.
What should I say?
You can say anything, just don't… beat around the bush,
or avoid the topic
or deliberately hurt me.
[inhales]
I guess you're choosing to be silent again.
Fine, but I'm going to talk.
[cup thuds]
[sighs]
[sucks teeth]
Ung, you know…
It's about…
About you asking that we try and be friends.
[inhales]
I've been thinking about it a lot and…
I don't think I can do it.
I mean…
I'm not saying I don't wanna be friends.
It's just…
I just… I can't…
I really missed you.
Kook Yeon-su.
I always… missed you.
["The Giving Tree" by Lee Seung Yoon playing]
And I…
I missed you.
When you came back into my life,
I kept feeling angry for some reason even though you were finally back.
[Ung] I resented you so much.
But I think I know the reason now.
I guess…
It was because I wanted to see you love me.
I want…
I wanted to see you love only me.
["The Giving Tree" by Lee Seung Yoon continues]
Yeon-su.
Hmm?
Yeon-su, keep loving me.
Don't let me go…
and keep…
keep loving me.
I beg you.
[sniffling]
["The Giving Tree" continues]
OUR NIGHTS ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOUR DAYS
EPILOGUE
-Yeon-su. -Hmm?
Do you wanna know how a person can see the top of a building?
Yeah, you can go up to a different building.
Ding! Wrong answer.
[groans]
[chuckling] Hey, don't tell me that you're drunk?
[both chuckling]
[Ung] I was told this is how to do it.
Who's the fool who came up with a story like that?
It was my dad.
My goodness. He is a wise man.
[chuckles]
[Yeon-su chuckles, inhales]
-[Ung chuckling] -[Yeon-su] My gosh.
[groans]
[chuckles]
I still can't see it, though.
I know. That's exactly what I said.
How long ago was that?
[inhales]
When I was about five? Maybe six?
[chuckles softly]
I see, he was just teasing you then.
[both chuckle]
[Yeon-su] Hm.
It wasn't my current dad.
What?
It was my real dad.
Sure he was teasing me.
He told a little kid to lie down on the ground
and count to the top floor of the building.
I didn't even know how to count well then.
I counted one, two…
then I'd start with one all over again.
Eventually, I got up.
When I did,
I saw my dad… was gone.
[inhales]
[sighs]
Ung.
Funny, right?
How could he…
just abandon me like that?
["Home" by Janet Suhh playing]
[sobbing]
[crying loudly]
["Home" by Janet Suhh continues]