Kim Seolhyeon Lim Siwan
Written/Directed by Lee Yunjeong, Hong Munpyo
Summer Strike
People, places, and organizations in this drama are fictitious.
Scenes with animals were filmed in compliance with guidelines.
Seona Billiard Center 20 years ago
Dad?
Seona!
Seona! Where are you?
Seona, why are you lying here?
Seona, sit up.
Seona, sit up. I said, sit up!
Wake up.
She must have been tired. Let's go home.
- Seona! Seona! - You'll be fine after a nap.
You can't do that.
- Wake up, Seona! - Wait.
She's just tired.
Wake up, Seona!
You should've been there!
Why did you leave her alone? Why?
Why wasn't it you instead of Seona!
Hey, kid.
You're Seona's brother, right?
I heard you found Seona.
Did you notice anything?
When you were out playing, was Seona alone in the center?
Kid, you better answer!
Come on now.
He's a child.
I'm sorry.
Look...
I heard Seona was known as a genius.
Then you must be smart, too.
You like yo-yos. My son also plays with it all the time.
It's okay. You can play.
Should we go to your parents?
Okay, let's go.
Mister.
Why are you taking him?
Honey!
Why are you taking him? Honey!
This can't be...
Honey, honey...
Why are you taking him? It's not him.
Honey, honey...
A genius girl who became famous by appearing on a quiz show...
was found dead after being strangled.
The case's called the Murder of Math Genius.
The murderer is surprisingly her dad,
- Mr. An... - How sad.
Sad? He's practically an animal.
How can he kill his own daughter?
Be quiet.
- Is that it? - Yes.
- Here. - Thanks.
Daebeom, you can have this.
No, thank you.
He's the tip-off, right?
Watch what you say about a child.
Mom, I'm home.
Mom?
Mom, I'm home.
Mom!
Episode 5
I didn't even realize...
Daebeom, I'm sorry I don't know what to say
Bad dog.
Bad dog. Go away. I have to write this.
Come on.
Okay, let's go.
Woman, come to school today.
Woman? Don't be rude to your sister.
Why do you even care if I go or not?
I keep getting called by the teacher. It's annoying.
Your homeroom teacher wants to see dad. You missed many...
Haneul!
Take this.
It's due today, right?
Never mind. I don't need the field trip.
But still...
Take it.
- Give me. - Don't!
- It's for Haneul! - He doesn't need it!
He's trash.
- See you, grandma. - See you.
I'm sorry.
Bom. Aren't you coming today?
I got ice cream for you!
Sorry. I'm at school now.
Sorry. I'll leave you to it.
Hey...
About the pot...
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I guess you heard about Jun.
Yes.
- I'm sorry. - No, you know...
It was because I didn't tell you.
Well...
I'll look after it well.
Okay.
Daebeom!
Well...
Do you want ice cream?
You know...
I like cones more than bars.
- What about you? - Well...
I like ice cream, but...
- I like apples... - You don't have to say it.
But this is good.
I decided to live here...
because I love this library so much.
Right.
You told me that.
I did?
Yes.
When?
It's when...
The time...
when I...
What else did I say?
You didn't say. You sang, actually.
I sang?
Sang...
I sang? What did I sing?
Why...
Why do you keep showing up in front of me when I'm drunk?
Please, stop!
Can you just wipe the memory of that day?
- Well... - I'll do anything.
- I don't remember exactly... - Come on!
- You just sang! - You asked me to.
I'm mortified.
Bom! What brought you to school?
Pretend you don't know me at school.
- Are you going to the library? - Go away.
- Freaking awesome. - Crazy.
Hey, Bom!
Long time no see.
Fucking rude bitch.
I can smell rotten pussy.
A skank must be in here.
- Should we clean for a change? - Should we?
Bom.
Come out when we ask. We still have business left.
Come out, you slut!
Teacher! Come quick! It's the bathroom!
I'll kill you if I catch you.
What are you doing?
Bom, are you causing trouble as soon as you come?
Bom, are you okay?
Jaehun, come see me.
Did you miss school to hang out with her?
- No. - Don't lie!
Don't hang out with a bad influence.
Why don't you answer?
You ran from the States.
- Your folks already feel bad... - Aunty!
- I'll call them if you keep this up. - I'm sorry.
So don't cause trouble, got it?
Darn those almighty writers. They take themselves too seriously.
They won't do it?
I mean...
It's not easy to travel down here and listen to seniors all day.
The problem is that I might have to do it.
I don't even write journals. Damn it.
It's tomorrow. Don't we know anyone?
I was only a reviewer at the publishing house.
It's completely different from writing.
No, it means you're very familiar with writing.
You majored in Korea. You're much better than us.
Yeoreum, please.
- But... - Just this month.
Please just this time.
I'm not confident at all.
It's worse for me. I don't even keep a journal.
Yeoreum.
Why do you keep...
showing up in front of me?
What?
- What shows up? - It's nothing.
Did I bring any lipsticks?
Now...
I'd at least have one.
What am I doing?
Is it there?
Am I too overdressed?
Yeoreum.
Gosh, hello.
Hello.
Should we go now?
Okay.
Bom!
Hi.
Are you still mad at me?
I'm sorry. I'll pretend not to know you at school.
Bom, come on.
Just one second.
I'm sorry.
Forgive me this time.
Jaehun: I'm not good at reading people.
You didn't do anything wrong.
I'm just embarrassed. That's why.
Bom!
What?
What's the face?
- Just come and hold this. - Okay.
- Should I hold this, too? - No.
- Isn't it heavy? - No.
- Let me. It's hot. - It's fine.
- Hello. - Hello.
We're here for the interview.
Excuse me.
Please sit here.
You're dressed nicely.
Don't be nervous, and...
Just think of it as talking to your daughter.
Thank you.
- Thank you. - It's hot.
What's your name?
For what? Forget it.
- Wait! - It's only good with sugar.
Here.
For him.
Have it.
Then, can I ask how old you are?
I'm so old. There's no point.
Goodness, why are there so many flies around?
Older ones are adults.
Young ones are toddlers.
They're adorable, and whenever I see them,
I just know they're the apple of my eyes.
When my grandkids walk in, calling me,
I see them all giddy and playful.
- Ma'am... - But they...
Ma'am!
- Yes? - Can I take a toilet break?
- Of course, it's there. - Thank you.
You were drinking too much water.
Goodness, this is too good to be wasted.
That's bitter!
You were having this bowl of salt?
Silly, you should've told me!
I was shocked. You should've said something.
I'm so sorry.
I thought the salt I put was sugar.
Daebeom...
I wouldn't know if you don't say anything.
- What's your husband doing? - My husband?
He's in the heaven.
He won't have much to do there.
I'm sure he's on his back.
I hope he's looking over us.
It's weird, though.
We were lovey-dovey when he was alive.
Sometimes, I miss him.
I hurt my leg and got it treated in Seoul.
I traveled all the way there,
but it didn't heal, and I'm still limping around.
The first round result for civil servant appointment exam
Eight, five, three, seven.
Five, eight, four...
Eight, five, three, seven, five, eight, four.
No way!
Look at the time.
I'm sure you're hungry. Go ahead.
- Join us. - I'm fine.
Thank you.
It's awesome.
- Really? - Yes.
It's not salty?
I'm Kim Bongsun.
And I'm 75.
But officially, I'm 72.
You're fit for your age.
Right? I am.
Are you two married?
No, not at all. We're not married.
You two look like a good fit.
On the way here,
I felt uneasy.
Although I only listened,
I'm at ease now.
I'm glad.
Did you fix the light before?
I did.
You're like Santa.
Yeoreum.
Can you keep writing the article?
You know...
If you read my article,
you'll hate it.
Then...
I'll think about it if you buy me dinner.
Dinner tonight?
We just ate.
I'll get hungry after walking.
I'm sorry for making you wait.
We read, and time flied.
Hey, wipe your spit off your face.
Yeoreum, grandma said this aged kimchi will be good for soup.
Gosh, I haven't had kimchi since it's so expensive.
Kimchi's expensive? That's all we eat at home.
Yeoreum.
Should we go have dinner?
Is he buying dinner?
I'm in. What about you?
- You're only quick about food. - Thanks.
I was getting hungry.
- Daebeom! - Yes.
Something happened.
I passed!
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Today was the day.
After you left,
I couldn't decide if I should wait for you, so I checked.
And I passed!
- Yes! - How could you call everyone but me?
Dongcheol called to check if you passed.
- I didn't call him. - Gosh.
Anyway, it's free dinner tonight!
- On you? - No, on you!
Oksoon, it's your lucky day.
You have a group coming.
- Ms. Lee, hi. - Hi.
Ms. Lee here is now C7 civil servant.
She needs a new title.
- That's amazing. - Thank you.
- Set the table. - Help us.
- Bring them together. - Okay, okay.
- I'll clean the tables. - Thank you.
Jeil Diner
I brought lettuce.
Can we eat it here?
Lettuce? Where did you get it? Bring it out.
We interviewed a senior lady.
She gave it to us.
What interview?
Yeoreum covered for a writer today.
Covered? What did you do in Seoul?
She worked at a publishing house.
I bet you had men chasing you.
What does that have to do with the publishing house?
I've always like women who read.
So? Do you have a boyfriend?
Well...
I did, but we broke up.
- Right. - Why? How long did you date him?
- It wasn't short... - Jiyong,
It'll burn. Eat when you can.
- Thanks. - It's hot.
Daebeom, you suck at barbecuing.
- You need salt... - Why did you do that?
- Salt makes it good! - It's ruined!
What did you sprinkle?
I heard the exam's really hard.
I know.
She's always been dumb but tried hard.
- Stop! - I mean...
You were dumber than me in middle school.
What? Dumber than you?
Yes, since then she studied like her life's on the line.
So she went to college.
She took the C9 exam five times to pass it.
In Angok, no one tries harder than her.
Keep going.
I gave her a pet name then.
- Ms. Keep-flopping. - Stop it!
Okay, fine. I'll excuse myself here.
I heard it's a talent to try hard.
Screw that.
People with a real talent don't even have to try for this.
What about you, Bom?
You draw all the time at the library.
I've been meaning to talk to you.
I realized through life...
If you make excuses not to do something,
you'll regret it so badly.
You're in the 11th grade already.
If you love drawing, try to go to college with that.
Instead of wasting time, doodling.
Why are you nagging when you know nothing?
Aren't we here to eat?
I just feel bad for you.
There are things called the right times.
I bet you don't think so.
Daebeom doesn't know because he's not like us.
Regular people like us...
must try our butt off.
Why? It's to grab the opportunity when it comes.
If you let the time pass,
it's over.
I'm serious.
I'm sure not everyone's so focused.
I'm not, either.
Well...
But...
Aren't you regrouping here...
and planning for the future?
Not really, I'm just...
having fun.
Should we have fun now?
We should have wraps.
- We should have meat. - Daebeom.
Why do you keep trying to cut me off?
I want you to eat.
I've been listening.
Ms. Lee's right about everything.
Bom, you have to be the pillar of your family.
What a day...
No offense.
Your grandma can't look after you forever.
I always say this, but your dad will always be a drunk.
- You should... - Oksoon.
- Watch your mouth. - Listen to how rude she is.
You're driving customers away with your mouth.
Also, I'm only holding back for Yeoreum.
Oksoon, give Yeoreum $450 back already.
- That brat! - Go with me!
Congratulations Congratulations
Congratulations, Jiyeong, for passing the exam
Where are the kids?
My head hurts so bad.
Who put the damper?
Hey, blow.
I got seven candles.
Guys.
To lighten things up, how about karaoke, just the adults?
Well, I'm going to go home.
What?
Jiyeong, I should get home, too.
- You go to the second round alone. - Come on.
Yeoreum, I'll give you a lift.
I can walk.
You have too much stuff to walk.
- Jiyeong, are you sure? - Yes.
When do we ever get to hang out? I even got my dad's permission.
Enjoy. No one's stopping you.
- Enjoy and stay out late. - Hey...
- Safe trip. Bye. - Bye.
Drive safely.
Oh my!
What should I do now?
Seongmin was right. It's too early to go home.
Should we have a beer?
Now?
I have a favorite raw fish place. I don't bring anyone.
Well...
- I'm full, though. - Have a nibble.
You're in, right?
Daebeom, do you think...
Jiyeong will pack up and go straight to Seoul?
She still has the interview, which she might not pass.
I heard it's only a matter of showing up.
Really?
That chick will go to Seoul, then.
- Seongmin. - Yes?
- I bet you're sad. - Me?
Why would I be? I'm so glad.
I could even bribe the interviewers for her to pass.
You're more in trouble.
Jiyeong's only person to talk to.
People die from loneliness instead of hunger these days.
You should meet girls.
You aren't even bad-looking.
Don't just laugh.
What? Should I set you up?
You?
"You"?
You think I can't? I know loads of girls.
Tell me your type. Cute like a pup?
- Sexy like a feline? - I don't have a type.
You have a celebrity crush then.
IU?
Okay, if you want to meet IU, come.
- I'll go home now. - For IU, come.
- Congratulations. - Thanks.
I heard it's really tough to pass the C7 exam.
I busted my back for it.
I wouldn't have done it without Daebeom.
Daebeom helped?
I bet you can't tell how smart he is.
You know,
Daebeom entered Daehan University at 17.
He was the youngest researcher.
Isn't it shocking?
He shouldn't rot in this country library.
I can't tell you more...
But he got stories to tell.
People don't know anything.
But they treat him badly, and I get so mad.
Just like the kids at the library.
Jun and the kids are so rude to Daebeom.
I need to teach them a lesson.
You worry a lot about Daebeom.
You know, Daebeom and I have a history.
But he seems to get along with you well, too.
Does he?
I'm happy I passed the exam.
But I'm most worried about leaving Daebeom alone here.
Freaking annoying...
Fuck, look who it is.
It's Bom.
Where are you going? Skank!
You should say hi to friends.
You don't come to school but fucking always wears the uniform.
Do sugar daddies pay more?
What a bullshit.
Just like you are.
She scares me.
But you know,
Daeho used to protect you, but he's in juvie now.
You can't even do shit when you're alone.
Do you feel you're hotshots as a group?
You're jokes.
What? Is it time to make money for your dad's booze?
I bet you guys know. Her dad's fucking trash.
Her mom was an escort at a bar.
Trash met trash and had her.
- Fucking disgusting. - Retarded.
- Slut. - Stop running your mouth!
Hey!
I'll give you a lift.
- I'll just walk. - It's too far and dangerous.
Just wait a bit.
You know, I have a burgeoning question.
Aren't you anxious when you don't do anything?
Well...
I am.
Right? You must be.
What if Bom copies you?
She looks up to you because you're a grown-up.
But she's a child.
It might wreck her life.
Aren't you anxious?
Me? Why would I be? I'm a civil servant.
To be honest...
I fell ill, trying to live up to others' expectations.
I thought everyone's doing well.
I struggled, thinking I'm behind.
So now...
I'm trying to get to know myself.
I can't process anything. My head hurts so bad.
Also...
I haven't known Daebeom for long.
But he has a warm heart.
I'm sure the kids know it and like him for it.
They're not walking over him.
Don't worry too much. Daebeom will do just fine alone.
Hello.
I'm at Bangrim Restaurant. I drank and need a ride.
Sorry, thank you, bye, I'll wait.
- I'll take off now. - He'll be here soon.
- Wait a bit. - I want to sober up.
Safe trip.
See you then.
Bye.
Silly me...
I talked like a know-it-all.
You're home, Bom.
What happened?
Bom!
Goodness, what happened to my baby?
I fell on the way. It's nothing.
Kids are so cruel.
How can they beat up my tiny baby?
No one beat me. I fell.
Come with me. I'll put ointment.
- Grandma, it's nothing. - Come.
You hussy.
Look at yourself.
What girl goes around, fighting others?
Just stay in.
It's because she's just like her mother.
How can you say that to her?
Stay in.
It's you.
What? What did you say?
It's all because of you!
We're broke, and mom left us all because of you!
What? You fucking bitch?
Why did you bring me to this world? I hope you die!
- Bom, calm down! - Fine!
We'll all die!
Let's all die!
How can you call yourself a dad?
- I hope you die on the streets! - Bom!
- Fine! - Bom!
Leave like your mother! You bitch!
I hope you and your mother die! You bitches!
Jiyeong, am I just your loyal minion?
Think of it as a gift for passing the exam.
You've always been so selfish.
I feel sleepy.
Hey.
Also...
Drop me off at Daebeom's.
What?
Why would you go there so late?
I have to talk to Daebeom about something.
Do it in the daytime.
You can't go to a man's home this late at night.
People will talk.
- I want them to talk. - What?
Listen to yourself. Have you done this before?
- Yes. Wake me up when we arrive. - What?
- Did you say, "Yes"? - Night.
This is nonsense. I mean...
What the...
Hey, we're here.
Right, thanks.
Safe trip.
Hey, Jiyeong.
I need to talk to Daebeom, too. I'll tag along.
Talk about what? Do it later.
Jiyeong, wait!
Take your cake!
Have it with Jun. I can't have cake now.
I don't feel good. Take it.
Actually, leave me two pieces. That'd be perfect. Bye.
Hey...
Are you really going? Really?
You meanie!
Jiyeong!
Hi.
Why are you here so late?
What is it?
Look at you.
You're not like you.
Did you drink a lot?
- Of course I did. - Gosh.
Sit.
Why did you drink until so late?
I talked to Yeoreum.
She's fun to be with.
Did she...
drink with you?
It's such a happy day for me.
So do me a favor.
What is it?
You have to promise me first.
Come on. Tell me what it is first.
Do you...
want to meet him, knowing he's coming...
or meet him without knowing?
You're talking about the professor, right?
I knew you were smart.
He's coming here to see you.
Hey, isn't he great?
He's coming to see a lousy pupil like you.
So don't even think about running away.
I'm going to watch you right here with my eyes wide open.
Okay?
And come to Seoul with me.
Come with me.
Hey, Bom!
Yeoreum.
Are you okay?
I didn't have a place to go.
You came to the right place.
That must hurt.
- Doesn't it hurt? - It's fine.
You must be tired.
- Sleep now. - Hey...
Yeoreum.
By the way...
don't you want to know what happened?
Do you want to talk about it?
No.
Tell me when you want to.
But Bom.
I don't know what happened...
Don't hurt yourself.
I'll turn off the lights.
Good night.
Good night to you, too.
Summer Strike
Consider it as your second house, and visit anytime you want.
I like where I am a bit more thanks to you.
She's getting surgery inside.
By the way, what caused the injury?
Dad might go to jail.
Let's say I did it. We can say I did it.
Myeongsuk...
It'll cost more than $10,000.
I was wondering if you can refund the annual rent.
Is this about Bom's hospital fees?
Do you think you can give Gyeoul a home?
I liked this place.