EPISODE 12
Let's visit Dad more often from now on.
I'll make time.
All right.
By the way, how is your college application going?
Are they giving you a scholarship?
Yes, but I'm thinking of joining a professional sports team.
They offer a high salary.
It'd be great if I'm on the same team as Yu-rim--
What are you saying?
Aren't you going to college?
The scholarship only covers the tuition--
Don't kid yourself. Do you think money is the issue here?
How long do you think you will fence to decide not to go to college?
You have to go to college
if you want to make a living once you quit fencing.
-Goodness. -Why aren't you thinking straight?
Don't put it like that!
And why would I quit fencing? I'm going to continue.
Seriously! This is annoying. Stop talking to me!
Gosh, I'm so upset.
LET'S GO TAE YANG HIGH
Hey, Yu-rim.
Aren't you considering college?
You can get a scholarship.
But that's nothing compared to the salary offered.
I need to earn money.
But when it comes to money, going abroad is the best.
They offer you so much.
Still, changing your nationality for money doesn't feel right.
I agree.
But why? Are you thinking of going to college?
Yes.
I want to join a team and earn money, but my mom insists I go to college.
Really?
Don't you have to take the CSAT then?
Yes. I have to get above 80 points.
So 80 out of 400 points?
Is that even possible?
I'll solve the Korean section.
Gosh, when am I going to read all that boring text?
Hey, Lee Ye-ji!
What did I tell you about bringing this up one more time!
Stop saying that you want to quit!
This is all because your state of mind is rotten to the core!
Coach, I'm serious.
I've thought long and hard about this
to have the courage to tell you.
You should have spent more time training instead.
Then you won't be in a slump!
Trust me, if you bring this up one more time,
I won't let you off.
Do you understand?
WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS
I had to tell her
because I really felt like fencing wasn't for me.
But she keeps telling me to stop the nonsense,
that I should endure as this is just a slump.
Ye-ji.
Do you really want to quit?
Fencing isn't fun anymore.
I feel like I'm wasting my time in the gym.
If I can attend my classes,
I would be able to fence while exploring other options.
But we aren't allowed,
so my hands are tied.
I feel anxious. This is my life.
It must have been tough.
Sorry I didn't know sooner.
Let's try and find a way together.
Speaking of which…
what would happen…
if I don't come in to train starting tomorrow?
Yi-jin!
You look beautiful as always.
Hey, why would you come and ask for me when I'm working?
Who taught you this was okay?
No one's taught me. I'm a natural, like that body of yours.
Gosh. So what brings you here?
I was in the area to get something and stopped by.
You signed up for a picture.
The one with Hee-do alone,
which can be misleading.
I only did that because no one else had signed up.
How much do I owe you?
Come on, Yi-jin.
I got to ask Yu-rim out, thanks to you.
-I said I would return the favor. -Is it like 300 won?
What? It is 320 won.
Yes. I can see how grateful you're. What did you have to get?
This?
It's something awesome.
Something really awesome.
The t-shirt worn by fugitive Sin Chang-won when he was arrested
has become popular among the teens.
This has led to a nationwide "Sin Chang-won Syndrome."
Even the fake copies of the t-shirt are
becoming a fast-selling fashion item in the markets.
Come on in.
Do it properly.
-Look! -You bought that?
Where is Ye-ji?
She went to class.
What? To class?
Ye-ji…
is serious
about wanting to quit fencing.
She wants to pursue something else.
Please let her quit.
Goodness. Now I've seen everything.
Hey, who do you think you are to decide on that?
You're good at fencing, but she's not. So it's okay for her to quit?
No.
I enjoy fencing
but she doesn't find it fun anymore.
Then she should be able to quit.
Did she not enjoy this from the start?
She couldn't improve her fencing and that turned into a slump
and now she hates it.
Managing that kind of mentality
is also a part of my job.
It's my job to teach her not to give up and keep on facing the challenge.
To her, giving up is also a challenge.
Athletes decide on a path at a relatively early age
and stay committed for the rest of their lives.
All we've ever done is this.
So for us,
to give up is to face our greatest challenge.
Giving up is a challenge?
That's a nice way to put it.
Then is having grit
the same as being stupid?
Yu-rim, go to class and get Ye-ji.
Can't you hear me?
I'm sorry.
I'll also not take part in training
until you let Ye-ji leave the team.
What?
I always thought it was odd how we couldn't go to class
just because we're on a sports team.
Did you all lose your minds? Stop right there.
Ko Yu-rim!
What are you doing? Get her!
I'll also not be training until you let Ye-ji leave the team.
I'm sorry.
Hurry and take a seat.
What happened?
Actions speak louder than words.
You did the right thing.
Eyes on me. I may not have standard good looks, but I'm your type.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?
Gosh, I'm tired of this.
I can't believe that after 12 years of school,
there is another school to go to.
But this is our last summer in uniforms.
I'm a bit sad.
-Hey, Ji-woong! -Hey!
You're wearing the t-shirt.
You're so funny.
Hey, show it off properly. Take off the uniform.
Gosh, come on.
-Oh my gosh. -That's so cool.
Hey, should I buy something like this too?
Should I?
-It won't suit you. -Ji-woong, should I buy one too?
Hey, let's go.
Wear it properly.
You, step forward.
Are you wearing
a t-shirt worn by a fugitive?
Well…
You, punk.
You're out of your mind, you punk.
Hey, do you think school is a joke?
Why you little…
A punk like you should get beaten up to come to your senses!
Please stop!
I said please stop.
When are you going to stop assaulting students?
Why do you hit them when you can just talk to them?
Corporal punishment is now prohibited. Don't you know?
What?
Then tell the police.
Go on and report me, you punk!
What are you looking at!
Hey, Seung-wan.
Yes, I'm calling from Tae Yang High School.
We have a teacher who habitually assaults students.
Yes.
I called the police.
You can speak to me.
Get back to your class! Now! Go and study!
What? Police?
-Get back inside! -That's Seung-wan over there.
Go back to your class immediately!
Since people are watching, let's go to my office.
You two can come too.
Ji-woong has to go to the infirmary first.
Go put on some ointment.
No, I'll go with you.
Yu-rim.
Can you take him to the infirmary?
Yes.
-Please, this way. -Yes.
Seung-wan. What on earth happened?
Let's talk later.
Listen.
He wore a fugitive's t-shirt to school for god's sake.
-Should I just sit back and watch? -You could have talked to him
or punished him.
But you always hit them first.
Today isn't your first time. You do this all the time.
-Punks like that don't listen! -Do they listen to you if you hit them?
If so, then there should only be good students in this school.
You punk! I've been nice to you for getting good grades…
That's right. You've never hit me because I'm at the top of my class.
I've never been hit, yet I've called the police.
Do you think I'll change too if you hit me
and not report you to the police even if I get beaten to a pulp?
-What did you just say? -Stop it, Seung-wan.
You didn't get hit. Why are you going to this extent?
Because…
I don't want to live just minding my own business
just because it doesn't concern me.
Well, listen.
You shouldn't talk like that to your teacher.
And even if you report to the police,
there's nothing much we can do.
What do you mean?
Corporal punishment is prohibited in schools,
but it is the school that has the authority to manage that.
What?
So, there's nothing students can do
even if we're beaten until we bleed?
Then don't do things that deserve getting hit.
Gosh, how am I supposed to educate without corporal punishment?
What is this world coming to?
Yes, I know. It must be a lot of hard work for the teachers.
This would have been unthinkable in the past.
That's what I mean.
Goodness.
Just give it up already!
1999 HAENGDONG STUDIO APARTMENT ASSAULT INCIDENT REPORT
You'll regret it.
Look at that. Stop it right there.
I saw that.
Sir, you've been gone for too long.
I heard that you're not a trainee anymore. So why are you here?
Here.
ENERGY DRINK
Is Kim Hong-ju being questioned for possessing drugs?
That's what I heard.
I don't know. I know nothing about that.
Come on, sir.
-I really don't know a thing. -I know you do.
Detective Kim.
-Not even a little welcome? -Hey.
Gosh. Time sure flies.
He started as a reporter the same time you did, right?
Yes, but we share nothing in common.
You were at Tae Yang High?
Yes, I was.
A report on school corporal punishment?
How did you know?
That's the news I've been waiting for.
Now that it's banned, students have lost their minds
to dare report to the police about it.
You've brought news for me.
I've heard of it, but it was my first time getting a call.
What's the name of the student who called the police?
Ji…
What was it? Was it Ji Seung-wan?
That's right. Ji Seung-wan.
She's got some nerves
and she was very abrasive.
Can I have more info?
-She… -Hey, long time no see.
-Hey. -What case is it?
What do you care?
I'm in the sports dept, and you're in the local dept.
As a reporter, I'm just curious.
Here's the thing.
Now with corporal punishment banned,
these youngsters are calling the police even when they are slightly hit.
What is the world coming to?
So, tell me more about the case.
Your call will be directed to--
-Your call will be directed to-- -Why isn't Seung-wan picking up her phone?
You had a long day. I should go.
Bye.
Are you Ji Seung-wan?
Do I know you?
I'm reporter Ji Yun-Seong from KBY.
You've called the police today for corporal punishment at school, right?
I would like to hear more. How about an interview?
What kind of interview?
You can tell me what happened and why you had to call the police.
You know, a simple conversation.
If I agree, that means my story will be on the news, right?
Then I can let people know
how serious corporal punishment is even when it's been banned?
Yes, of course.
But are you really a reporter?
Right, let me give you my card.
Here, I'm reporter Ji Yun-seong.
Don't do it.
Yun-seong.
She's my cousin.
-What? -She's my cousin.
So don't exploit her for the story that you want to write.
Hey, what do you mean by "exploit"?
You weren't going to cover the realities of corporal punishment at schools.
You were going to frame the students as brats for calling the police.
Is that true?
Well, I heard kids are calling the police, even when it's a slight graze.
That's why.
Then how much should a student put up with?
What's the standard?
Can you report if there's blood, and not if there's a bruise?
Hey, that's not what I meant. I'm talking about our society in general.
Parents oppose banning corporal punishment because it degrades teachers' authority.
Teachers' authority?
Yes, that's important.
But what's the point if that's upheld by violence?
Anyway, this isn't the case that you're looking for.
And I've graduated from this school, so I know.
He is an abusive teacher.
Look for another case, unless you want to lie about this one.
Let's go.
TAE YANG HIGH SCHOOL
Darn it, that beanpole.
You said your life was boring. Look what fun trouble you're in.
I know.
So many things have crumbled down today.
Even if you report the teachers for assault,
they can't do anything.
The case will be handed to the Office of Education,
which will then get sent back to the school.
What is that?
It's the world you're going to enter soon.
I thought that I was relatively…
I said relatively, okay?
Anyway, I thought I was relatively on the smart side.
But I wasn't.
My life had been in vain.
If you hadn't shown up,
I would be doing the interview by now.
So it would have been great if you had answered your phone.
I called to give you a heads-up.
I see. It was you who was calling me.
It would be great if there's a technology to show who's calling.
I don't want that.
Then no one would pick up when a reporter calls.
I will.
Geez, thank you.
Thank you for today.
Was it fun to skip training?
Hey, Ye-ji.
Look at what you've done to our team. Any thoughts?
This isn't her fault.
Then is it all my fault?
Yu-rim, why are you a part of this?
You're not the type to be like this. Who changed you?
Coach, can you let the others go?
This is all my fault, so you should scold only me.
Why? Can't you handle this?
And yet you've managed to tell me that you want to quit fencing?
I'm not going to let you quit that easily.
-Coach! -Coach!
If you really want to quit, there's only one way.
Get to the quarterfinals at the nationals
and I'll let you go.
The quarterfinals?
Why? Can't you do it?
Yes.
I can.
I will.
But if you don't make it, you can't quit.
If you want to quit fencing and start a new life…
prove to me how determined you are.
Will I be able to make it
to the quarterfinals?
-We'll help you. -We'll help you.
One, two.
-One, two. -Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Ye-ji, you need to concentrate.
Allez.
Contre-attaque. Touche.
Ye-ji.
You need thrust with a bigger motion. Your arm is too slow.
Look.
Even if you do a big motion here, don't go too far.
-Hit here right away. -Okay.
-And keep your elbow in position. -Okay.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche.
Prêtes?
Allez.
Attaque.
That was really well done!
-You did it! -I'm proud of you!
That was great!
See, you can do it if you try!
-Thank you. -Great job!
I did it!
You totally got it!
Well done.
There are things we can do only at our age,
like going on a field trip or a school trip.
I've never been on any of those.
Gosh, I can't stand to watch this.
That's what I look like?
-Yes, that's you. -Sharing snacks…
I can't watch this!
You'll get used to it like I did.
After a school trip,
-That's Yu-rim! -classmates will talk about things
that I know nothing about.
That made me jealous and sad
-Why? -at the same time.
-I feel distant because you're on TV. -I could never be part of that.
Then let's get closer again.
Geez, what is this?
Seriously, what is this?
What are you doing?
Look, that's us!
We're on TV!
It's back on!
What? Where did I go?
I'm not on the show anymore?
Ji-woong, we've already seen this.
You're not on anymore.
I missed it.
-It's okay. Don't worry. -The moment of my TV debut.
Move. You're blocking the TV.
It's crazy to get cable now, right?
Yes.
-Hello. -Hello.
-Look who's here. Reporter Back.
The documentary is a hit!
I could feel how passionate you were just by watching it.
Thank you.
There's no baseball game today? You are all here at this hour.
No, the postseason starts tomorrow.
Right. Did you see the schedule? The games overlap once.
Why is there an overlap during the playoffs?
There are now Magic League and Dream League,
so two games will be on the same day.
What's with this two-league system?
I'm on live at the studio, so I can't go.
What are you saying?
Then who can cover the Daegu game?
Excuse me, is there a game in Daegu?
Yes, it's Lions versus Giants.
I see. I'm going there on Saturday for fencing.
I could go there a day earlier to cover.
Baseball isn't my field, but can I try?
Today's Game Seven of the playoffs between Lions and Giants
was a close match.
Giants won six to five in the eleventh inning.
Lions… Gosh.
The fire started from the MOU on the fourth floor…
Yes, please continue.
Reporter Back Yi-jin?
Goodness.
Okay. Today's Game…
All right, everyone on standby!
Yes, sir.
Today's Game Seven of the playoffs between Lions and Giants was a close one,
which ended in the eleventh inning
where Lions…won.
Gosh, I don't know!
Giants won against Lions by one run
during Game Seven of the playoffs to advance into the Korean Series.
But there was an unfortunate incident during the game.
Connecting now to Daegu for updates.
Back Yi-jin reports.
Today's Game Seven of the playoffs between Lions and Giants was a close match,
which ended in the eleventh inning.
Giants won six to five.
At the end of the fourth inning,
Lions had two home runs from Lee Seung-yuop and Kim Ki-tae,
which put them in the lead,
but allowed José a home run at the start of the sixth inning.
And…
UBS LIVE FROM DAEGU
That's when eggs were thrown from the stand,
one of them hitting José.
This enraged José to throw a bat to the stand,
leading to a fight between the spectators and the Giants players.
José was given a red card
and the game resumed after 16 minutes.
Both teams exchanged runs
and the game ended in the eleventh inning when Kim Min-jae from Giants hit a double
to end the game, which lasted for four hours and a half.
Giants will move on to the Korean Series
to play against the Eagles.
Okay!
-What happened? What's wrong? -My goodness.
Look.
Did you use a water-based pen when it's raining?
Goodness.
So did you just do that from memory?
Gosh, were you able to remember all that?
Reporter Back, you've come a long way!
Gosh, that was scary.
Yes, I just arrived at the lobby.
Yes.
It's chilly outside, so dress warmly.
Yes, all right.
Gosh, I'm tired.
Have you seen the luggage here?
Sorry?
I'm sure I left it here.
Haven't you seen it? It's a big suitcase.
What?
Why is everyone doing this to me today? Gosh.
Let's see…
May I help you?
I think this man here needs some help,
but he can't speak English. Can anyone speak French?
I'm afraid we don't have staff who can speak French at the moment.
What's the matter?
Do you speak French?
-Yes. -Thank you.
My luggage disappeared while I was at the checkout.
I'm sure I put it here.
He put his luggage here,
but it was gone when he came back from the checkout.
Do you mean his suitcase?
Can you see over there? That taxi driver took it.
-I see. -He asked for a taxi earlier.
Your taxi driver took your luggage.
It's that taxi over there.
Oh, I see.
That's such a relief. I thought someone took it and I panicked.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome. Have a great day.
Same to you.
I got here fast, right? I'm starving. Let's go!
Hurry!
What should we have?
Gosh, it's pouring!
Do you know how to speak French?
It's nothing.
Why? Do you find it funny that I can speak French
when I misspell Korean?
Yes. Explain yourself.
Right now. I want an explanation.
When I was young,
I lived in Paris for a while because of Mom.
That's when I learned to fence.
In Paris?
Was Jae-kyung a correspondent in Paris?
Yes. And besides, many fencers know how to speak French.
En garde, prêtes, allez. This is all in French.
I'm quite impressed, Hee-do.
Merci beaucoup.
It's raining. Let's go together.
-This tastes good. -It's good?
Yes.
But why are you reporting on baseball?
That's not your field.
Games overlapped.
Actually, all I had to do was to report the game results,
but things went crazy today.
Eggs were thrown from the stand,
and a player threw a bat to the spectators.
It was the worst game ever.
Gosh, really?
What's with the baseball fans all the time?
Hey, can you keep your voices down?
If you're from the away team, eat up and leave.
Why do you have to be so loud?
Are they talking to you?
-Is it me? Probably not. -I can't even talk while I'm eating?
Why are you picking a fight with us when your team lost?
What are you talking about!
You know who screwed up the game!
What kind of a player throws his bat to the spectators?
Did you forget why he did that?
-You guys threw eggs first. -Are they fighting?
-No, it's because of their accent. -You were so rude.
-They're just talking. -Why did they have to do that?
Hey, are you done talking?
No, I'm not done.
Aren't you ashamed of not winning after spending all that money?
You've come all the way here and got a lot of gall!
Yes, I have!
Do you think Giants will win?
With your squad, never!
I would have played better than that.
-Then you try! -I'm going to!
Gentlemen.
I understand what you're going through
but let's enjoy a quiet meal. Please?
It's the players who are the most upset after losing a game.
Why you little…
You're that fencer.
What?
-Yes? -Really?
You're right.
I also saw you in a documentary.
-You're Na Hee-do, right? -She is.
-You're Na Hee-do. -You're right.
-She's Na Hee-do. -Yes.
-No, you're wrong. -What?
-She is. -You got the wrong person.
-Yes, she is. -No, she's not.
-Can I get an autograph? -Sorry.
Please enjoy your meal.
Gosh, that was her.
Geez. Why aren't you afraid of anything?
They were drunk hooligans, for god's sake.
I get ticked off whenever someone says this,
and he said exactly that.
What do you mean "I would have played better than that"?
Gosh, then why didn't he? He should have.
If he thinks he's going to be that great, he should start right now.
It's never too late.
Well begun is half done! So please do it before you say anything!
Seriously. He's all bark and no bite.
It's the players themselves who want to do well the most!
Darn it!
Are you done?
I'm done!
Come. You'll catch a cold.
You should get inside.
Well…
Where are you staying?
Me? It takes only about ten minutes by taxi.
That's close.
What time are you coming to the stadium tomorrow?
Probably in the afternoon.
I see.
I should go.
Get back safely.
You should go in.
Wait, that's right!
Yu-rim asked me to get some milk on my way back but I completely forgot.
Really? Then I can go with you. You don't have an umbrella.
Shall we?
-But has the rain stopped? -No, I don't think so.
-Let's go! -But…
I think it stopped.
It's cold! That was the rain.
DONGIL SUPERMARKET
Are you only watching tomorrow?
Yes.
Three months is longer than I thought.
Well, it must feel very weird to not fence while you're in the stadium.
Or, would it be more comforting
since you won't be pressured?
Feeling pressure is also an experience.
Yu-rim and I are missing out on that.
An athlete has to compete.
You have to compete to know that you've improved, regardless of the result.
That's what keeps us going.
But I've lost the chance to improve myself for now.
And what's the point of being an athlete
when you can't compete?
Are you growing up fast
or is it me who didn't realize that you were already grown up?
I think it's both since I'm still growing up.
But why aren't I getting taller?
I think you are very different
from who you were last year.
I guess I'll see another you next year when you turn 20.
I bet.
I'm even going to be a real adult.
I want to stay by your side
and watch you grow into a great person.
Let's go.
Here. You should go in. Yu-rim must be waiting for you.
Okay.
Get back safely
-and have a good night. -You too.
Reporter Back Yi-jin?
Fencer Jung Ho-jin?
Can we talk for a minute?
It's been a while.
I guess
you two are still close.
I mean you and Cutie Pie.
What did you want to talk about?
The thing is…
I'm not over Cutie Pie.
Since you're close to her, can you tell her
that I'm still here for her?
Don't wait around.
What? Why not?
You're not important to Hee-do
and there's no chance of you getting back together.
She is already having a hard time being suspended, so leave her alone.
And drop using that nickname "Cutie Pie."
Why are you getting angry at me?
-When did I-- -I'm kidding.
I'm not hung up on Cutie Pie.
What are you trying to pull?
I was just sounding you out.
Because I think we broke up
because of you.
Sweetie Pie, let's break up.
What are you saying?
Do you mean it?
But…
you shouldn't call me that when you want to break up.
Let's put that aside.
What's the reason?
Well…
I think of someone else more than you.
And…
I shouldn't be doing that.
I got mad thinking over and over.
I know that someone is you.
I'm sure she doesn't even know what she's doing.
But what about you?
Aren't you just toying with her?
Can you toy with her?
Answer me.
You've dated her, so you should know. Can you?
The look in her eyes, her expression, her thoughts, and values.
Toying?
Who would be so serious while toying with someone?
You've changed a lot
since the last time we've met.
You seemed not to care at all who Cutie Pie was dating.
I've changed.
Back then, I rooted for every experience she had.
The more ordinary, the better.
But not anymore.
I feel her time is more precious than mine.
So I don't want her to waste a single moment on no good experiences.
She deserves to have only the greatest experiences.
And that is something
I can do for her.
Did you say she doesn't know what she is doing?
She doesn't need to.
Because I know.
ROUND OF 16 YOON A-REUM, LEE YE-JI
1999 KOREA JUNIOR NATIONAL FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP
We have one match left.
We've trained really hard, so just be yourself and you'll win.
I can really do this, right?
Hey.
Your body knows how hard you've worked for this.
So don't think too much and trust your body.
Yes, Hee-do.
-Let's go Tae Yang High! -Let's go Tae Yang High!
-Let's go! -Let's go!
Go!
-Go for it, Ye-ji! -Go for it, Ye-ji!
ROUND OF 16 YOON A-REUM, LEE YE-JI
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Action.
GO FOR IT, YE-JI
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
-Let's go Ye-ji! -Go Lee Ye-ji!
Attaque. Touche. Point.
YOON A-REUM, LEE YE-JI
-Great job, Ye-ji! -Good job!
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Riposte. Touche.
Point.
-That's okay! -Go Ye-ji!
Go for it, Ye-ji!
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Point.
Attaque. Touche.
-Point. -Let's go Ye-ji!
-You're almost there!
Gosh, I can't watch the game!
I'm so nervous.
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
YOON A-REUM, LEE YE-JI
Yes, you did it!
That was great!
You're the best!
You did so well. Good job!
Well done, Ye-ji.
Thank you.
You've achieved your goal.
Why not compete in the quarterfinals since this is your last day as a fencer?
No, Coach.
I would like to withdraw.
The other fencers here today are more desperate than I am.
I don't want to take away their opportunity.
I think I've had enough fencing
in my life.
What do you want to do after quitting?
Well…
I'm not sure, but I want to try baking.
To become a patissier.
That sounds nice.
Remember today.
Don't ever forget how you earned a new opportunity.
Whenever you're having a hard time, remind yourself
how difficult it was to start.
That's all I wanted to teach you.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you, Coach.
Why are you crying, idiot?
LEE YE-JI
Hey, do you think it's cool to not dress neatly?
This is why you're all so pathetic.
Gosh!
Get out of my sight!
Hello.
Ji Seung-wan.
Come to the counseling office after sixth period.
Hey, stop running!
My friend got beaten up again.
A teacher slapped my friend in the face and hit his head.
In the end, blood ran from my friend's lips.
Students were watching but none of them were in shock
since this teacher was known for his behavior.
Everything happened as if that made sense,
and I wanted to put an end to this nonsense.
So I called the police.
But they couldn't do anything.
Do you know what I thought?
I knew it.
It seemed so natural for nothing to change in this world.
I…
wanted to say this out loud, at least on this show,
that none of this is normal.
This should not happen.
But it did happen
today at Tae Yang High School
and the name of this abusive teacher is
Seo Yeong-seong.
Why?
Did you not see this coming
when you revealed the school and my name?
DJ Wanseung's pirate radio show? Gosh.
I never knew you'd be into something like this when you're top of the school.
School regulation article 26.
A student who insults staff or derogates staff authority
will be suspended.
School regulation article 27.
A student who disrupts the order or instigates a collective action
will be expelled.
You did both at the same time.
These are the school regulations.
However, the purpose of education isn't about punishment.
It's about being tolerant of the students' wrongdoings
and leading them to be on the right track.
So what do I have to do?
Write a letter of apology that you will never broadcast again.
You will go up on the podium during the assembly
and read that in front of everyone.
You'll go over everything you've done wrong
one by one, in front of the whole school.
And…
you will give me a sincere apology.
Did you apologize to Ji-woong?
What?
Did you apologize to him for hitting him until he bled?
Why should I?
He has also violated the school regulations.
He should be thankful that I let him off with only a few hits.
So should he be thankful for the assault?
An assault? Hey, watch your language!
You watch your hands!
If that's not an assault, then what is it?
You've beaten the daylight out of him with your bare hands.
And you say it's out of love?
Do you want to leave a spot on your record?
Aren't you going to go to college?
College? I'm going to go.
But it would be embarrassing to go with a diploma from a school like this.
I'm not apologizing.
I'm also not writing that letter because I've done nothing wrong.
I refuse to accept such ridiculous school regulations.
So I guess there is only one thing left for me to do.
I'm quitting school.
-What? -I'm deeply ashamed of this school
so I've decided to leave.
I'll come back with Mom.
So?
I…
can't write a letter of apology,
and I can't apologize.
I just can't accept this.
Is dropping out of school the only option?
How about transferring to another school?
That means
I'm admitting that I was in the wrong. So, no.
Then what about CSAT?
I can't take it.
I'll have to take my GED first.
So do you want to throw away all the work you've put in the past year?
You'll be throwing away a whole year from your life.
Does this matter to you that much?
Yes.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Seung-wan, you have to learn how to be flexible.
You can't live in this world if you only know how to break.
I know.
But I just can't do it yet, Mom.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Mom.
That's okay.
I feel so sorry for you.
Can I try?
I think it'll work.
What is that?
-Why? -It's hilarious.
-Go on. -Hee-do, you try.
Oh my gosh, look at that.
Are you cleaning up?
Yes, some workbooks and books.
All of a sudden?
Then why did you call us here?
I have something to say.
You know about my radio show, right?
I insulted our school and Mr.Seo on my show.
But Mr. Seo found out about it.
So I've decided to quit school.
My mom will be here tomorrow.
What are you saying?
You're dropping out for making a little insult about school?
Seung-wan, that doesn't make sense.
Well, that's all I can say for now.
You can still use the hangout,
but can I take that chair? It's my favorite.
That's okay, right?
You're not quitting because you insulted the school,
but because you're being cornered for calling the police, right?
Mr. Seo's been asking around trying to dig up dirt on you.
-You're wrong, Ji-woong. -No, I know I'm right.
So what did he tell you to do?
Why do you have to quit school? How has this gone so far?
He told me to apologize to him and write a letter of apology,
so I said no.
So you're dropping out of school?
When CSAT will be in a month?
Why are you doing all this?
You don't have to.
This is all because of me.
No, it isn't. I'm doing this for my sake.
Then think this over. Not for you, but for my sake.
Haven't you thought about
how much guilt I would bear if you leave like this?
You're always right.
You've been right all along,
but not this time, Seung-wan.
Please.
I'm sorry I insulted my teacher on the show.
I'll never slander the school again on the show.
I'll have to write this and read it in front of everyone.
I'll have to bow to Mr. Seo with an apology
and beg for him to forgive me.
Are you asking me to do all this?
Ji-woong, don't cry.
I'm right again this time.
Your only weakness…
is having me as your friend.
You're perfect
but I always put you into trouble.
That really upsets me.
Are you kidding?
That's the whole reason why I'm friends with you.
I would've killed myself out of boredom if it wasn't for you.
Are you enjoying this?
Is this fun for you?
Yes.
I'm going to continue to have fun with you.
Don't cry.
I'm fine.
Is this the school that repeatedly assaults its students?
There he is, the abusive teacher.
How dare you have the audacity to keep your job without an apology,
and tell my daughter to apologize?
And you still call yourself a teacher?
Mom…
Ma'am, all right. Please calm down.
How can I?
You're covering for him. So that means you're on his side.
Ma'am, I can explain.
Dropping out of a trashy school like this won't leave a spot on my daughter's life.
Bring the papers so I can sign them now.
And you!
Apologize to Ji-woong. He is like a son to me.
If you don't,
I'm going to describe your assault in detail
and officially file a complaint to the Parent's Association.
I can't believe I sent my daughter to this horrendous school.
This is by far the most embarrassing.
Where are the papers?
Yes, of course. The papers.
Geez. So I take after my mom.
Seung-wan.
Are you really leaving?
-Don't go. -Stay.
-Are you serious? -Think again.
-Don't go. -Do you have to go now?
I have to go.
Messages from everyone?
You shouldn't have.
You guys are so cute.
BE HAPPY, SEUNG-WAN WE LOVE YOU
Thanks to you, the class was filled with laughter
even in our senior year.
Yes, it was fun from the moment you became the class president.
It was also fun making bets while watching fencing.
-Right. -I know.
I will never forget what you played for us
during the fireworks.
I could have pulled off an amazing event at our graduation.
I'll miss that.
Guys, don't forget to invite me to the class reunion.
I'm still the class president, okay?
-Got it. -Of course.
-Sure thing. -You have to come.
-Definitely. -It won't be a reunion without you.
You have to promise to show up.
-I'll say. -That's right.
Don't cry.
Stop crying.
I'm really going now.
-Bye. -Bye, Seung-wan.
-Take care. -Stay well.
-Remember us. -Keep in touch!
-Goodbye. -Don't forget about us.
-Seung-wan! -Stay in touch!
You now have one less competitor.
Good luck with your CSAT!
-We'll do our best. -Thanks, we will.
-Good luck! -Thank you!
The class president will now make her exit.
Seung-wan, we love you!
Seung-wan, good luck!
-Seung-wan, we love you! -You're the best!
-We love you! -We'll miss you!
Bye!
Take care!
Don't go!
You are so popular.
I'm jealous.
Don't be. Now that I'm gone you'll be the most popular.
There is a big difference.
I'm just popular because of my looks.
That's not true, so stop saying that.
You should go back in. The class starts soon.
So what are your plans?
First…
I'll get a perm.
-Bye! -Goodbye, Seung-wan!
-You're the best! -We love you!
-Seung-wan, you rock! -Bye!
-Good luck! -Bye!
-See you! -Seung-wan!
-We love you! -Goodbye!
-We love you! -We'll miss you!
Why can't I open this?
Is it locked?
Yes, I think so.
You're on the fencing team. Then you must know Hee-do.
Isn't there training today?
As of today, I quit the fencing team.
Really?
I also quit school today.
Nice to meet you.
But how do we get out?
Tae Yang High is in our way again.
Let's climb over this.
Then let me push you up since I was on the sports team.
I know we've just met, but thank you.
Sure.
Here.
TAE YANG HIGH SCHOOL
-Here I go. -Yes.
-One, two, three! -One, two, three!
-One more time. -Yes, once more.
-One, two, three! -One, two, three!
I think we should have only one candle.
What's the point then? Let's put as many as their age.
But they are not the same age.
Think about it.
What's going on?
Hee-do, you ruined it.
Hey, this isn't my fault!
And you two, how did you get here? I locked the gate.
It was you who locked it?
Gosh. So were you the ones standing in our way.
Here, blow out the candle!
What's this? This feels so awkward.
Stop and just blow it.
One, two, three!
-Congratulations on your new beginning! -Congratulations on your new beginning!
-All right! -Thank you.
So we're done with this.
-Wait! -Don't!
Hey, hold on.
Hey!
Please, stop!
-Come on! -This is your last day!
No!
That's right!
I was completely fed up with you, school!
I was also completely fed up with fencing!
That autumn,
they tried breaking without knowing how to bend.
-Go for it! -Good luck!
-We're rooting for you! -Go for it!
-You can do this! -You can do this!
-Let's go! -Let's go!
-Wish you all the best! -Go!
There they are.
Guys, good luck with your CSAT!
What? Did you come to cheer us on?
Yu-rim, you said you were in bed.
I hope you can guess all the right answers.
Where's mine?
I don't have one.
Aren't you going to work?
I just stopped by.
Here. Just keep your cool and make sure to get 80 points.
Gosh, who do you think I am? I'll score higher than that.
But is it just us two…
taking the CSAT?
Does this feel right?
What's wrong?
You should get inside.
Go for it!
-Go for it! -Go for it!
-I'll get 100 points! -Go for it!
-Hope you get 80 points! -You can do it!
-I can do this! -Good luck!
-Don't give up! -Go for it!
-Hurry up. -Go inside.
-Hurry! -Good luck!
Is it because of the crack that formed when they broke?
Everything started to change slowly.
The world was also getting ready for a change.
The new millennium?
THE NEW MILLENNIUM DISCOUNT
Gosh, this is hot.
BASIC has warned that
if we fail to address the issues arising from the Millennium Bug,
where computers fail to recognize the year 2000,
there could even be a nuclear strike.
-How many minutes until the year 2000? -Thirty minutes.
But what if the world comes to an end because of a nuke?
-Hi, Yi-jin. -Hey, Yi-jin.
Gosh. You guys are breaking and entering on a daily basis.
Why do you keep hanging out here?
Yi-jin, that's not the issue right now. Come and sit down.
He's right. This world might end.
When are you getting rid of that perm? How long do I have to see that?
-It's pretty. -Yes, it is.
Right. You look pretty.
But people aren't stupid enough to not have prepared for this.
They are prepared, but nobody knows what could go wrong.
Really?
Then could the world actually come to an end?
You seem pretty excited. The color is back on your face.
I'm really curious. What will happen then?
Let's see.
We'll be
the first to witness the end of the world.
That's awesome.
Wouldn't we all just be dead?
No way! There are so many things I didn't get to try yet.
What if the world does end?
Mom is home by herself.
Same. Dad went to Geojedo,
so my mom is alone too.
Right.
We should spend our last moments with family.
I'm going.
-Should we go too? -Yes.
Bye.
Hee-do, aren't you going?
There's no one at home.
My mom is working late in case of a news flash.
I see. We'll go now.
-Take care, Yi-jin. -Thanks.
See you next year,
if there is one.
Let's watch TV to see the Bosingak bell-ringing ceremony.
A new millennium will begin shortly.
People are gathered at Bosingak to celebrate the new millennium.
Countless people have shown up to enjoy the festivities.
-Two minutes until the new millennium! -It's almost time.
Bosingak is full of people both thrilled and excited for the new millennium.
Do you think they can get home before the world ends?
With a minute left to the new millennium,
I'm here in front of Bosingak.
Do you believe that the world will end or not?
Despite the extreme cold,
-there is no space left to stand here. -I'll be fine
-with whatever if it happens now. -Everyone's face is filled
with hope and excitement for the new millennium.
The year 2000 will soon begin,
and we'll ring the Bosingak bell 33 times to signal the new beginning.
With the sound of hope,
let's wish for all the bad things to disappear
and that only good things will happen in the new millenium.
What if the world really comes to an end?
What would you like to do before the world ends?
Not really.
As I speak, we have ten seconds till 2000.
Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven!
Six! Five! Four! Three!
Two! One!
Let's welcome the year 2000!
The bell will ring for the first time.
The kiss that started when I was nineteen,
ended when I was twenty.
It was now a new year and a new century.
I guess
I also wanted a change for myself.
Unfortunately, the world did not come to an end.
Hee-do, you and I are…
We'll end up losing it.
Nothing lasts forever.
Hey, hop on!
Kiss.
Do you want to?
What are you going to do if that happens to you?
And what if that involves Hee-do?
You're lucky, Hee-do. You get to say everything you want.
-Hi, Jun-ho! -Who is that?
I wanted to be in the snow with you today. I don't think we had done that before.
Subtitle translation by: Sae-byul Chun