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.
Help me!
Be quiet. You'll get scolded.
Help me!
Help!
If it hurts, you die. If you die, it hurts.
Gyeoul, no!
- Run! - Puppy...
What are you doing?
Come down! Come down now!
Be quiet! You'll be scolded!
It hurts!
Chief, I didn't pay Daebeom to buy his idea.
It was a gift. I also feel responsible for his state.
But chief, isn't it hard to believe?
It was written seven years before Professor Holland.
And he was an undergraduate.
Mr. An.
Are you refusing to be the co-author because you feel guilty?
Did you really write it?
Professor Park, that's not fair. Are you saying we stole someone's work?
Look at the paper. Everything is the same.
Professor Park, did you even understand the paper?
Please remember you're here to be investigated.
What's he doing?
Angok Police Station
Yeoreum! Yeoreum!
Are you okay?
Were you hurt?
- Thank you. - Hey...
Actually...
I'm so sorry.
What?
You know, actually...
The boy before is my son.
What?
My son is big, but he's only mature as a five-year-old.
- I don't understand. - So my son...
He had a crush on Seona, Daebeom's dead sister.
But my son saw her dead body here.
He must have written the message to tell you it's dangerous here.
The message?
I'm sorry.
But...
But why didn't you tell me until now?
Yeoreum.
You're on holiday here, right?
Can't you think you had bad luck during the vacation?
We have to keep living here.
If Mr. Bae finds out, he'll tell me to send my son to a facility.
Yeoreum, I'm really sorry.
But I can't live without my son.
- I'll beg! Please. - Don't do this.
Keep it between us! I'm sorry.
- Get up. - Forgive him.
Keep it between us.
Gosh, Daebeom...
This formula seems to consider the quantum effect that Holland didn't.
He's too good to copy someone. Right, Professor Park?
This started from the idea Professor Lee and I devised.
Any paper published related to this has nothing to do with me.
Let's finish here, and give us a few days to deliberate.
Episode 9
- Yeoreum. - I almost forgot.
You're here.
- Is it a bad time? - No.
Gyeoul, you're here, too.
It's big.
Sit on that table.
Ms. Lee, thank you for teaching me.
Come on.
I'm not the brightest student. Please understand.
I know you'll do well.
Did you make it yourself?
It's cute.
Shall we start?
We have vowels and consonants in Korea.
- Get in. - It's okay.
I need to walk Gyeoul, too.
You're a good dog.
You'll walk me home, too?
I told you you can't go there!
- Why did you go? - It's been quiet lately.
You know about them?
Every family has their woes.
- What if someone sees you? - It's Geunho for them.
- His name's Geunho? - Yes, Hwang Geunho.
Geunho did that?
He must have scared you.
I should tell my landlord, right?
I guess you're reluctant to report him.
It's like you're in my head.
He's not fit for evil deeds.
If you're worried, tell Mr. Bae.
Goodness, we came too far.
Go, now.
Myeongsuk, what would you do if you were me?
What's this?
You do what your heart tells you to.
If you still don't get it, ask Gyeoul.
Okay.
Ms. Lee, go home saftely.
Take care.
By the way,
Geunho is real good boy.
See you tomorrow!
Let's go.
Hello.
The CCTV up there caught Geunho running out of the building.
Did anything happen?
Well...
Guenho had come over briefly.
Right, Guenho did that.
Yes. He likes to play with my dog.
- Thanks. - You're welcome.
Let's go.
Hello.
Bom, did you clock out?
I had extra classes without notice. I'll be there real soon.
Jaehun...
You don't have to come today.
Why?
- One instant noodle, please. - Coming.
Who is that?
I'm having dinner with the friend you saw yesterday.
Okay, I see.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Okay.
- Enjoy dinner. - Thanks.
You're popular.
Stop.
How's your dad?
Dad? He's the same. He didn't even know I was out.
- You look grown up now. - Really?
Right? Weren't you shocked that I got so pretty?
- Do you still like pastries? - Of course. I can't get enough.
I got certified in juvie.
Really?
- I'll make loads of pastries for you. - Good.
You're responsible, getting certified.
I'll take the GED, too.
Instead of going back to school.
I know I'm not welcome.
I'm sorry.
If I hear one more sorry, I'll get mad.
- Eat. - Okay.
We're here.
Bye.
- Thanks for dinner. - You better.
It's nice to have you back.
I almost forgot. I met mom.
She came to visit me. It was embarrassing.
- How was it? - Don't meet your mom.
It sucks. Big time.
She shouldn't have given birth to me.
Never mind. I don't care anymore.
Okay. I just wanted to tell you.
It's not like...
I have someone to turn to.
Do you want to see grandma?
No, thanks.
She'll cry if she sees me.
- Bye. - Okay.
- Bye. - Night.
See you.
- Be good to grandma! Okay? - Okay.
Your handwriting's pretty.
It's so sloppy.
What do you want to write first when I know how to?
Kim Bom.
Kim Haneul.
Kim Jeonghun.
Yeoreum, you must be bored since Bom doesn't show up at the library.
It's okay.
I know how to keep myself company.
Your face says, "I'm bored."
I'm a bit bored.
It's okay.
It's okay to be bored.
It's okay to be busy.
It's all okay.
- You think? - Of course.
That's life.
Please stay good friends...
with Bom and Haneul, okay?
Of course!
On that note, are you free tomorrow evening?
Are you sleeping?
Who is it?
I'm Daebeom.
Daebeom?
Did you buy a smartphone?
Yes, I bought it today.
Is this your first cell phone?
Yes.
Really?
What are those?
They're emojis. Press the face icon on the bottom.
Tada!
Nice. You adapt fast.
At seventeen?
That's all I could do.
I'd love to be smart since that's all I can do.
I didn't mean it like that.
Why isn't he answering?
What were you like as a child?
My name was the only special thing about me.
I see.
"I see"?
Why do I feel you agree?
It's been forever since I stayed up all night, texting.
It's my first.
Aren't your wrists hurt?
Hello.
We could've called already.
It's nice to hear your voice.
Do you need to go to bed now?
I jogged yesterday, too.
I wore the trainers you gave me.
It was hard at first, but I love it now.
When I like something,
I have my way to tell if I really like it.
- What is it? - What I do is...
asking myself If I'd do it on a deserted island.
I think I'll jog every day in a deserted island.
Me, too.
But I'm a bit tired today since I stayed up all night.
It's true.
Yeoreum, are you walking?
How did you know?
Are you watching me?
It sounded like you're walking.
- Hold on. - Hello.
Tada! It's the morning beach in Angok.
Do you hear the waves?
Isn't it pretty?
Yeoreum.
Thank you so much.
You're early.
Do you want some coffee?
- Sir. - Yes.
Get up! For fuck's sake.
Hey, yankee.
Why are you alone? Where's Bom?
- Daeho's out. - Come here.
- Stay!
I see Bom's with the ex-con.
- Bom... - Don't talk down.
Gosh, I'm scared.
Can I tell you something?
Daeho's Bom's pimp daddy. He went to juvi, pimping her out.
Stupid yankee.
Be careful. You'll end up in juvie, too!
You crack me up.
Hello. Yeoreum. Guess what I have in my hand.
- In your hand? - Yes.
Well, I think I smell raw fish.
How did you know?
It's like you're watching me.
I read you like the back of my hand.
Oh, my!
I was going to ask you to have it with me and grandma.
- Yeoreum! Take this. - Sure!
What? Are you at my home?
So this is why grandma asked me to get raw fish.
Hurry. It's been forever since I had raw fish.
Okay. Wait for me.
- See you. - Okay.
It's for you. Here. You like it.
It's so good.
It tastes just like my mom's cooking.
I knock people down with food I make.
So yummy!
One more bowl.
- Grandma. - Yes?
- Yeoreum wants more rice. - Hey!
- One more? - I'll go.
It's okay.
You'll pop your belly. Who eats three bowls of rice?
It's been so long since I had home-cooked meals.
Haneul!
- You'll pop Gyeoul's belly. Eat your food.
- Butt out. - Gyeoul's having a feast, too.
Haneul you treat Gyeoul way better than how you treat me.
If you're as nice as Gyeoul, I'll treat you better. Right, Gyeoul?
You jerk! Take this.
- Eat your food! - A typical brother and sister.
Gyeoul, don't be like Bom.
Thank you.
What's this?
This can't be.
Gosh! You know right away. You're good.
I asked you to come to give you this.
- It's homemade. Try it. - It smells so good.
- You take one, too. - No, she doesn't drink.
She's sick and tired of alcohol.
But Yeoreum's pouring one, I have to have it.
Okay.
What? I've never seen you drink.
I'm just so happy today.
Look how lively it is here.
Don't give her too much. She gets drunk in one second.
It's from grandma. I have to try it.
- Cheers. - Me, too!
Cheers!
Do you want this?
It's so good!
- What does it taste like? - How did you make it?
It's a top secret.
- Top secret. - I'll take some home.
Did you look for homes?
I knew the rent was high but didn't know it was this bad.
How do people survive here?
A decent two-bedroom unit is about 700 dollars a month.
But the utility isn't included.
I worked as hard as I could.
But I can't even rent a basement unit in Seoul.
I felt less than dust in Seoul.
Should we sit down for a minute?
Should we?
My legs hurt from walking all day.
- I bet they are. - Yes.
I should've just signed even if the rent was high.
Thanks.
I always thought so but never said it.
Fine.
You helped me first for every rough patch.
Yes, I did.
- I came here thanks to you, too. - I got it. Stop.
But, Jiyeong...
I'll go back to Angok after things wrap up here.
Going back there is...
right for me.
Why are you talking about Angok?
I talked to the professor, as well.
When things wrap up,
I told him I'll go back.
Professor said he wanted to continue this work with you.
No, you can't go.
You can't go. You have to stay.
You know...
you've been my friend for a long time.
And my family.
So trust me again.
As you always have.
I don't think I can talk numbers with people here all day.
Daebeom...
You can't make a big decision like this.
Get your Ph.D. and research. It's doing what you're good at.
What will you do in Angok?
No. I'll pretend I didn't hear it.
You might change your mind after a sleep. We'll talk then.
About renting...
get a place for you.
You should worry about you, not me from now on.
Are you serious?
Yes.
You thanked me for the first time today.
I feel like shit.
Thank you.
Get out and play with friends.
No one's free.
I don't care. Get out and play. I'm stressed out.
- Jun! - Put Daebeom.
Brat, say hi first.
He's not here.
You went to Seoul with him. Put Daebeom on.
He's not here. Daebeom's at work.
Who are you talking to?
Darn it. She won't put Daebeom.
Hey!
- Jiyeong. - It's you. What are you doing?
I'm doing anything.
What about you? Why are you so drunk? Who are you with?
I'm all alone.
Where's Daebeom?
The dad and the son. Why are you all asking for him?
Miss, move.
You own these stairs.
I don't even have money for a deposit.
- I can't even pay rent. - What the?
What a lousy drunk cow. Move.
- Hey, don't argue. - What?
What did you say? I'm a drunk.
But I'm not a cow!
- Be quiet! Move. - I need the police.
This is crazy. Where is Jiyeong?
- I don't know. - This is crazy.
I would've washed the blankets if I had known you'd stay.
I love the smell.
- It's like a corn chip. - Corn chip? You're so drunk.
I knew it when you started drinking before.
Come here and go to sleep.
If that's the case, I'm going to sleep beside grandma today.
You're heavy!
Grandma might replace me with you.
I'll take one more.
Then you're my sister now.
- What? - Come.
- Let me give you a hug! - No!
- It tickles! - Be quiet at night.
It's cold in the early morning, so don't kick the blanket.
Drink water if you get thirsty.
- Okay, lie down. - Okay.
I'll turn off the light.
- Good night. - Hey.
Grandma scares me by saying Gomji will come out if I don't sleep.
- Gomji? - Yes.
- What is that? - I don't know.
- Grandma, what's Gomji? - It'll come out. Sleep.
Gomji will come out!
- Gomji will come out! - Gomji will come out!
Gomji will come out.
Gomji, Gomji...
Stop cracking me up!
What are you thinking?
You scared me.
- What? - Seongmin!
Did you teleport here?
You can't be drunk in Seoul.
How did you end up here? This is cool.
Check if I'm heading to your dorm.
Awesome teleporting. Applaud!
Seongmin.
Do I look pathetic?
I bet you see through me.
You'll see how stupid I'm being.
I don't get it.
Just like him.
One's heart is like a wild horse. You can't tame it.
Just lose to your heart.
Also, don't worry about how the others feel.
That's not your problem.
One-sided love has its charms, too.
It doesn't matter how the person feels.
It's nice to see her.
One-sided love, my ass.
Just don't get hurt.
Fine, I get it. I'll shut up.
I envy you.
You have an amazing grandma.
You're her granddaughter from today.
I hope you stay in Angok for a long time.
Me, too.
It would've been nice if Jaehun was here.
Jaehun?
Why would he come?
Will he go back to the US after graduating?
I don't know.
Whether he goes to Seoul or the US, he won't stay here.
How will you date?
What do you mean?
We'll split anyway. It's better to keep a distance.
That's not fair.
Grandma will scold you if she hears.
Girls, are you expecting to be stung for honey?
What? Was it grandma?
- Similar, right? - No.
- Girls. - Girls.
Are you expecting to be stung for honey?
You sound so lame.
Oh gosh!
Who is it?
Do you want to have lunch tomorrow?
- Get the honey. - Should I?
What should I say?
The night makes me miss you.
Nonsense!
Okay.
Score!
Bom, thank you!
What do you feel like? Korean, Chinese, or tteokbokki?
Tteokbokki.
I knew we'd click. Tteobokki, it is.
See you at Cheongchun Restaurant.
- Come on. Show me. - No!
So stingy.
- Come on, show me. - Oh no!
- Show me! - No...
You didn't cancel the tickets, right?
Should we watch films tomorrow?
Is it Daebeom?
You're the one who should get the honey!
- Yeoreum is kissing on the tree. - I'm not!
- When did you two climb the tree? - Stop!
You should pave the way.
We will.
We don't have to call the ethical committee at this point.
Let's have lunch with the president.
After hearing about you, he wanted to see you. Okay then!
I made plans. Please excuse me.
Plans? What plans?
I'm watching a film.
If you're done, excuse me.
- Film... - Daebeom!
Grandma.
I'm buying clothes with my next pay. Don't scold me.
Okay. Do what you want to do.
Are you seeing someone?
Jaehun?
No.
Yes.
My Bom's a lady now.
You're going on a date.
- What? Grandma. - Yes.
You didn't wash my sneakers?
Gosh, I forgot.
- I'll wipe them now. - It's fine.
I'll just wear something else.
I asked so many times.
- Sorry. I tend to forget. - It's fine.
I'm going.
Have a good day!
Bom!
- What? - You didn't say you're off.
I came all the way from the fish shop.
Idiot. You can call.
I don't have a phone yet. Wait.
What?
Is that makeup?
- No. - Come on.
- It is. Let me see. - It's not.
- Where are you going? - Never mind.
Hop on.
- It's fine. - Hop on. I'll give you a lift.
Come on. I'm bored to ride alone.
Please.
Are you in?
Just drop me at the bakery.
What?
Drop me at the bakery.
- Drop me at the bakery. - Where?
We passed. I want to get off. What the heck?
I want to...
- Let me get off! - Let's play!
What?
That's Bom.
She'll come.
I start working at a bakery tomorrow.
I might not get days off.
- Stil... - Hey.
And it's my birthday.
You should've told me.
I'll borrow you today. Hold tight!
Angok Cinema
Yeoreum.
- Should we go? - Yes.
Here we are
It's nice.
Give me one second.
I'll get drinks.
- Hello. - Hello, Jaehun.
Why aren't you here? Where are you?
I'm sorry but I have an urgent errand. I can't see you.
Errand?
What errand?
It's...
Sorry. Let's have lunch on the next day off.
Or you can come to the fish shop tomorrow.
Okay.
- Bom. - Yes.
Be careful.
Bye.
Daeho.
I'll buy you lunch for your birthday. What do you want?
I missed two things most in juvi.
Guess.
They were you and the beach.
I saw them, so I'm fine.
You're talking nonsense.
I almost forgot. Hold on.
- Here. - What is it?
I picked the best ones.
Did you make them?
I'll keep making them if you like them. Have it with Jaehun.
But it's your birthday. I didn't bring anything.
You and the beach.
That's my gift. It's fine.
- Thanks. - You better.
You're glad you came, right?
Yeah, it's nice.
I remember Yeoreum like it.
The film was great.
- Daebeom. - Yes.
You look like you've never been to the cinema.
Yes, it is.
- Really? - Yes.
That's cool.
You look so beautiful today.
I'm wearing the trainers, too.
Should we have chicken and beer?
I have to go back to Seoul.
You just came for the film.
We'll go next time.
- Okay. - Okay.
Then if you're okay, should we walk to the bus terminal?
- No. I'll run! - What?
Angok Bus Terminal
I'm way faster, right?
Gosh, really.
It's time to go, right?
Yes.
You know,
I realized something thanks to you.
- What? - When I'm on a desert island,
I'll never read a math book.
What?
Thanks to you...
I made a very easy decision.
I hope it's the right decision.
It is.
Grandma, I'm here.
Grandma!
She's not in?
Where is she?
Where did she go with all the lights out?
I was going to share the bread with her.
Hey, what's this?
It's my favorite.
Where is she?
When is grandma coming?
Summer Strike
Detective 2: He said he killed Myeongsuk.
What are you talking about?
It's freaking unfair for us, too!
This wouldn't have happened if you had reported it.
If they hadn't met me...
Daebeom wouldn't have had to relive the painful past.
she would've lived happily for a long time.
I shouldn't have come here.