I went to City Hall…
EPISODE 15
and heard about you by chance.
I met someone from your agency.
I interviewed him…
with the intent to report about your decision.
It'll probably hurt you once it gets on the news.
It'll probably hurt your parents too.
I knew that, but I did it anyway.
So?
Do you feel bad?
That would be too cowardly.
I would have been disappointed if you had apologized.
There are times I feel bad toward the fencers that I beat.
But I never apologize.
It's nothing to apologize for.
It was bound to get out anyway.
I'm glad you were the first one to find out about it.
I hate it when reporters
say things about me and make things up.
Yu-rim.
Just explain why you're changing your citizenship.
I know I can persuade the people.
No, I can't.
Then they'll judge my parents.
I'd rather die than have that happen.
I have a favor to ask.
Sorry for asking this of a reporter,
but tell people that I'm changing my citizenship
solely because of money.
Please don't mention my parents.
I can handle it. I'll be the one to be criticized.
Please.
KO YU-RIM IS A TRAITOR
You always hide when you're in pain.
You avoided my calls and texts.
I didn't know you'd be here doing this.
It was me…
who did this to Yu-rim.
People congratulated me…
when it was me who turned everyone against Yu-rim.
Yu-rim told me…
that you were just doing your job.
We fence…
and you cover stories.
Let's acknowledge and accept that.
There aren't many things…
that we can do as we want
in this world.
Let's erase it together.
At least that much, we can do as we want.
Thank you.
I'm sorry…
for saying such nasty things that day.
I was just angry.
I didn't mean it.
KO YU-RIM IS A TRAITOR
-Yi-jin. -Yes?
I need to give you a warning as your girlfriend.
I'm going to share…
everything that's yours.
Everything, including your sadness, happiness, and despair.
So…
don't hide because things are tough.
Make sure to leave my share.
If you don't lean on me,
I'll be lonely.
Sorry for not calling you.
Let's suffer together when we're in pain.
It's 100 times better
than being lonely alone.
What is it?
I'd like to transfer to the newsroom next month.
The newsroom? Which department?
It doesn't matter. As long as it isn't Sports.
Is this because of Yu-rim?
It's because of Hee-do.
If something like that were to happen to Hee-do,
I'd have to do my duty as a reporter, and that's unbearable.
I've already lost all objectivity when it comes to Hee-do.
That sounds like a sweet profession of love.
We've been seeing each other seriously for about a month now.
So it finally happened.
I understand.
Having her mom break her heart on the news
is more than enough.
You know Local News controls the newsroom, right?
-You'd better prepare yourself. -Yes, ma'am.
But…
do you have anything else to say about Hee-do and me?
Don't fight.
What? You're not at the scene?
-Okay, coming. -Is everything ready? We're heading out.
-Yes. -Okay, let's hurry.
-Hello. -Hey. Let's go.
UBS NEWS HITS 33% VIEWERSHIP
Jung-hyuk.
Such a bright smile doesn't belong in Local News.
Let's go. There's no time to unpack.
Where are we going?
Gwanghwamun.
Hey.
A protester was arrested for assaulting an officer.
-The officer is heading to the hospital. -Okay.
I'll go to the hospital.
-You go to the scene. -Okay.
-Find witnesses and interview them. -Okay.
You moved here because you're seeing Na Hee-do, right?
Yes. What?
I can't tell whether you're decisive or blinded by love.
It's a pleasure to be working with you.
This may come back to bite you.
Newsroom reporters would rather sleep if they had time to go on dates.
That's probably because they don't have anyone to…
I'm sorry.
No, you're not!
Hi, Hee-do. It's Yu-rim.
Hi, Hee-do. How have you been?
I just finished moving.
I still can't believe I'm living alone in a foreign country.
My name is Ko Yu-rim.
I'm the best fencer in the world.
Welcome. It's nice to meet you.
"Welcome. It's nice to meet you."
How do I say, "nice to meet you"?
We don't speak the same language, but we don't need to when we fence.
I'll adjust quickly, right?
LET'S TURN MADRID GOLD!
Okay, 919.
It's spring in Korea now.
Hey! Maintain your balance!
-I moved into the training center. -Hold it properly.
You know Coach Yang now coaches the national team, right?
Are you getting up to leave?
KO YU-RIM
Everything here is the same except that you're not here.
So have you thought of what to cover?
-Yi-jin is in the newsroom now. -Let me hear your ideas.
Violence at college freshmen welcoming events--
Is there a case worth reporting?
Yes. The sociology department at Myungin University…
He's much busier than when he was in Sports.
YUHWA CINEMA
Sorry, I wanted to go but Jung-hyuk…
You're 40 minutes late.
The movie has already started.
I already finished the popcorn.
How many times is this?
I only get the weekends off but you're always busy on those weekends!
My bad. Sorry. Accept my apology.
-You always say that. -Sorry. I'm sorry.
I knew you'd do this so I got tickets for the next screening.
You're a genius.
I know, right?
Let's go.
It's upsetting at times,
but we're sacrificing sleep to see each other.
- This is my boyfriend. - Is this your boyfriend?
I think I'm getting adjusted now.
It's hard to communicate, but it's pretty fun.
It's summer but it never breaks 25 degrees celsius.
It's chilly morning and night.
It must be really hot in Korea by now.
I kind of miss the sunny summers in Korea.
Why are you all here again?
Don't scold them. I told them to come.
Seung-wan's CSAT is only 100 days away. Right?
Yi-jin, what do I do?
Do you think I can do well?
It was 100 days before the CSAT, so we drank to commiserate.
And…
I got trashed.
I'm sorry.
I will never drink again.
Hee-do. Are you okay?
Will you still love me even if I'm like this?
Of course.
No, no. Turn your head.
There. Your hair.
Hey, I hear Ji-woong is finally going to Russia next week.
You must be so happy.
It's Ji-woong in the flesh.
I thought the world had come to an end
because I missed you so much.
I was happy, although it passed in the blink of an eye.
I'll be alone again on New Year's Eve.
That's kind of sad.
I just got home.
What? You have to cover a story on the 31st?
No, I'll be at the training center the day before.
Oh, well.
Okay. Bye.
Having a boyfriend in the neighborhood isn't any better.
Looks like I'll be alone on New Year's Eve too.
With two and a half hours left of the year 2000,
which started the new millennium,
the Bosingak Pavilion is filled with people
awaiting the bell-ringing ceremony.
Notwithstanding the frigid temperature, the people look excited
and are looking forward to a new year filled with hope.
Gridlock is expected in Seoul after the ceremony.
It is recommended that you take public transportation.
With UBS News, I'm Back Yi-jin.
Thank you.
It's the new year!
Ta-da.
What is this place?
Somewhere with no people and a great view
from which we can hear the bell.
It's awesome. How did you find out about this place?
While staking out for a story.
Lots of problematic people live here.
Even in times like that,
you thought of me, is that it?
You have no idea how much I think about you.
I'm never going to know.
-Ten! Nine! Eight! -Ten! Nine! Eight!
They must be starting the countdown.
Six!
-Five! Four! -Five! Four!
-Three! Two! -Three! Two!
One!
Happy new year, Yi-jin!
You too.
Do you have a new year's wish?
-Me? -Yes.
What is it?
-I want that. -What?
A couple's plan.
-A couple's plan? -Yes.
If you get that, couples can talk on the phone for free.
-We talk all the time. -Okay, let's go tomorrow.
-Really? -Yes.
It's finally 2001, Yu-rim.
I can't wait to see you in Madrid.
Okay. Ji Seung-wan was voted the freshman department representative.
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
So, I'm used to these things.
If it brings you pleasure to pick me, that's good enough for me.
I'll do my best.
Look cooler.
Hey, let's stop. I swear I took over 100 already.
Where do you post these, anyway?
Freechal.
I'm super famous there. I get a lot of comments.
-Why? -Because I dress well.
So I was thinking, should I get my own webpage?
To do what?
For people like me who like clothes.
I'll post pics of myself and people I see on the street that dress well.
Models in magazines are unrealistic.
Hey. That sounds fun.
Right?
Right.
I like this one and this one.
-No. -The one where I do this.
Let's take a few more.
Seung-wan got into the college that she wanted.
She's the class rep in her department. Funny, right?
-Did you hear about Ji-woong? -More!
I think he's starting something fun.
-I'm curious what it is. -Okay, I love it.
INBOX
YU-RIM, IS SOMETHING WRONG? ARE YOU BUSY THESE DAYS?
But Yu-rim…
why aren't you reading my emails?
That's hot.
Should we report that their water is too hot?
How about that reporters haven't gone home for three days?
You never cease to amaze me.
Seo Jung-hyuk speaking.
Where?
Which hospital?
Coming.
A crane collapsed at a construction site.
-Where? -I'll send you the map.
I'll go to the hospital. You go to the site.
Clean that up, okay?
Hey. You should clean it!
I'm your supervisor!
I got an x-ray, and they say it's fine.
You don't need to worry.
Yes. Okay, bye.
Gosh, what's happened here?
It's Yi-jin.
I'm at the site where the crane collapsed.
A 40m crane collapsed,
burying three laborers in the process.
"They were found dead 20 minutes ago."
"They were found dead."
The bodies of the laborers
who were buried at the site of the crane collapse
have been reported to be uncovered.
We'll connect to the scene and get a detailed report.
Back Yi-jin.
I'm at the site where the crane collapsed.
A 40m crane collapsed,
burying three laborers in the process.
They were found dead 20 minutes ago.
The families, who had been holding back, erupted into tears
once their identities were confirmed.
The police are questioning those in charge
and are investigating whether safety protocols were followed.
With UBS News, I'm Back Yi-jin.
I hope they're okay.
-Did a lot of people get hurt? -Yi-jin…
Honey!
-Honey! -Mommy, why are you crying?
Eun-seo.
My baby.
What do we do now? Honey…
How tragic.
The poor lady.
It has been only six years
since Sampoong Department Store and Seongsu Bridge collapsed.
Why is this still happening?
Every site I go to, people are dead.
All those accidents could have been prevented.
When I saw the families cry…
You can't do this job if you let it all hurt you.
Grow numb to their situations and focus on the incident.
I don't want to grow numb.
I'll feel their pain every time
and empathize with them.
That's the priority for me.
That's not bad if your body can handle it.
But if it can't,
ask the world instead of crying with them. "Is this acceptable?"
Jeez.
I'm strong. Can't you tell?
I'm foregoing sleep to drink.
What about using that time to see me instead, Mr. Back?
What?
Hee-do!
What are you doing here? How'd you get here?
We spoke when you were in the can. I asked her to come.
I called because I suddenly got a day off,
but you were drinking.
Hee-do!
-Hey. -How'd you get here?
Where'd you come from?
-Sorry. -Keep it down.
-He's crazy. -She's my girlfriend.
-My girlfriend. -Stop it.
Hey. Baby.
-Baby. -Damn it.
Hey. I'm out. This is too humiliating.
-Have fun. -Good night.
-Bye. Okay. -Wake up, okay?
-Sorry. -Good night.
Night.
Pour me one.
Yes, ma'am.
Wait a second. Don't you always get trashed if you drink?
Didn't you know?
That's who you're going out with.
Okay. I see.
Why is this so tasty?
Give me another.
Yes, ma'am. Here you go.
Pour it already.
Careful.
Let's go for round two.
Call out the others. Let's wake them up.
Let's have just one more drink.
Seung-wan!
-Lie down. -Ji-woong!
Stop that.
I'm cold.
You're cold?
Seung-wan.
Let's go drink.
Life is…
precious.
Let's love with no regrets…
while we're alive.
Hee-do.
Are you hurt?
-What? -You were groaning.
Really?
I hear I groan when I sleep
after a tiring day of training.
I'm okay.
Take some medicine when you sober up, okay?
I can't take any medicine.
I may test positive for doping.
Okay.
Go to sleep.
You know…
I saw you earlier.
Where?
At the site of the accident.
I wanted to call out to you,
but I couldn't.
Why not?
Because you were working.
Because…
I support your career.
So I couldn't approach you.
Same here.
That's how I felt during your matches.
I couldn't approach you…
because I supported you.
That's right.
Do you remember
what you said long ago?
That…
I always lead you to good places.
You always lead me to do what's right
and to a good place.
You…
lead this world that we live in…
to a much better place.
That's who you are.
So…
don't hurt too much.
Hang in there.
I love you…
in every way.
Me too.
TAEREUNG NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Are my lips too red?
They need to be red for you to be photogenic.
YOUR INBOX IS EMPTY
Really?
Do I look better in a bun or in a ponytail?
INBOX
YOUR INBOX IS EMPTY
Did something happen to her?
Hee-do.
What's wrong with Yu-rim?
KO YU-RIM, "NA HEE-DO IS NO MATCH FOR ME"
Why? What is it?
What is she saying?
How dare she talk about Hee-do?
She should shut her mouth and stay low if she abandoned her country.
How dare she run her mouth?
People change so quickly.
You know that reporters twist your words around.
They wouldn't have made it up though.
Exactly.
You have to beat her if you face her in the finals in Madrid.
People will get worked up like the Korea-Japan soccer matches.
Hey. Stop it. That's enough.
I'm so annoyed.
Prêtes? Allez.
50 DAYS UNTIL MADRID, MEDIA DAY
Attaque. Touche.
Get it together!
You'll hurt your knees if you play like that.
Okay? You can do better.
-You can do it! -You can do it!
Prêtes? Allez.
Darn it.
Okay.
-Hee-do. Wipe your face. -Okay.
-I'll do it. -You're very talented.
Coach.
You're creeping me out.
Did you see Ko Yu-rim's interview this morning?
What do you think about that?
Would you please respond to what she said?
What is she doing?
Whatever I say about Ko Yu-rim
always gets twisted into something antagonistic.
That's why I brought this.
If you edit my comments and manipulate my words again,
I will never give an interview again.
I'm watching and reading everything.
She used to storm out of the press conference.
Now, she knows how to handle them.
How you've grown.
My determination is always the same before a big competition.
I'll do my best to obtain the best result.
I don't want to lose, whoever the opponent may be.
I'm sure Ko Yu-rim feels the same way.
I'll do my best in Madrid as well.
Okay.
Let's shout, "Let's go, Korea!" And we'll end with that.
Let's go, Korea!
-Let's go, Korea! -Let's go, Korea!
Na Hee-do, this way please.
-Please look here too! -Over here too.
SPAIN, MADRID
Yu-rim!
Coach.
How have you been?
How about you?
How is it living abroad? Is it bearable?
They're all people too. It's fine.
Good.
Is Hee-do inside?
You came to see Hee-do?
Wait here.
Hee-do…
doesn't want to see you right now.
What?
I see.
Oh, okay.
Sure. I understand.
She's gone.
Did she say anything?
What could she say to that?
Why won't you see her?
Because I need to win.
Okay, Hee-do. Get ready for the semi-finals.
Let's go, Hee-do.
-Attaque. -Attaque.
-Point. -Touche. Point.
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
Touche. Point.
One more! Let's finish it!
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
Na Hee-do, representing Korea has advanced to the finals,
securing a silver medal!
Way to go, Hee-do!
-Yes, Hee-do! -My loach baby. That little loach.
Yu-rim. Aren't they going to show Yu-rim's match?
We'll tune in to Russia's Julia Ko's match,
whom we know as Ko Yu-rim.
Julia Ko is behind at 14 to 13.
The winner of this match will advance to the finals.
-She will face Na Hee-do. -En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
Don't lose, Yu-rim.
If you're going to lose, advance and lose to me.
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
Russia's Julia Ko has advanced to the finals.
Attention. Salut.
Let's put this in the background.
-Okay. -Thanks.
What happened in fencing?
Your girlfriend's in the finals.
What about Yu-rim?
Together with Ko Yu-rim.
Thank God.
Hurry if you want to watch the finals.
-Hurry it up. -Yes, sir.
Forget everything about friendship and sympathy right now.
Face Yu-rim as fencer to fencer.
You've always beaten Yu-rim.
Today will be no different.
No other fencer…
knows Yu-rim better than you do.
-Got that? -Yes, Coach.
Don't worry.
You did not pick a fencer who loses.
The final women's fencing match will begin now.
Go and win this, Hee-do.
Introducing the two impressive players who have made it to the finals.
An imposing rookie that has reached the finals
in her first appearance on the big stage.
From Korea, Na Hee-do.
Now, let me introduce her opponent.
The reigning champion. From Russia, Julia Ko.
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
En garde.
Prêtes?
Allez.
Hee-do, you haven't worked out enough, have you?
How could you fall down?
I'm sorry.
How will you beat Yu-rim like this?
Do you know how many people are suffering to support you?
You know how the people feel. You have to beat Yu-rim.
Lose, and you're a traitor too.
Can you please stop saying that?
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
You are competing against Na Hee-do now. What do you think about her?
I'm close friends with Na Hee-do
so I am not fond of people making her out to be an enemy of mine.
Hee-do is a great fencer.
But a fencer must believe she's the best when she competes.
"She's nothing. She's no match to me."
It's like self-hypnosis.
KO YU-RIM, "NA HEE-DO IS NO MATCH FOR ME"
Hee-do. Don't fence to show Yu-rim. Be yourself.
This isn't you!
Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
WIN FOR KOREA, HEE-DO
NA HEE-DO, "I'M HEARTBROKEN BY KO YU-RIM'S BETRAYAL"
KOREA'S HOPE, NA HEE-DO
NA HEE-DO PREPARING FOR REVENGE AGAINST KO YU-RIM
NA HEE-DO, TAKE DOWN KO YU-RIM!
That's not it!
Don't you find it unfair that people in Korea hate you?
Don't you want to win the gold medal and show it to everyone?
How's our daughter doing?
Okay. Don't get hurt.
Do your best. Okay.
Hey, Yu-rim.
We're always on your side.
We're always rooting for you, so be strong, okay?
-Okay. Bye. -Bye.
WE LOVE YOU, FROM MOM
I started a new training yesterday.
It's something I've never tried in Korea.
My ankle is bothering me again…
MY ANKLE IS BOTHERING ME AGAIN
Hee-do.
I can't be completely honest with you like I used to be.
Attaque. Parade riposte. Touche. Point.
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Preparation.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
No. She's preparation.
En garde. Your mask.
En garde. Prêtes? Allez.
Touche. Point.
Prêtes? Allez.
Touche. Point.
We're almost there! Come on! Let's go!
Prêtes? Allez.
Action simultanée. Pas de touche.
Allez.
Action simultanée. Pas de touche.
One point!
En garde.
Prêtes? Allez.
Attaque. Touche. Point.
Attention.
Salut.
I'm sorry, Hee-do.
I'm sorry for not reading your emails.
I know. You don't have to say it.
You probably experienced the same thing I did.
Only we know how hard it was for us.
No one else does.
I was happy today.
Me too.
KOREA, NA HEE-DO MADRID, WOMEN'S FENCING GOLD MEDAL
Our daughter is the best.
You did well, Yu-rim.
Congratulations, Yu-rim, Hee-do.
-Yes! -Na Hee-do!
-Nice! -We won!
Congratulations.
You too. Congratulations…
on having a girlfriend you can be proud of.
I don't want to be
an embarrassment to Hee-do.
Let's have dinner together once she gets back.
Okay.
NA HEE-DO GOLD, JULIA KO SILVER, FRIENDSHIP SURPASSING BORDERS
Mom. Why were you crying here?
What happened between you two?
I know that Min-chae is reading my diary.
I've decided to let her.
-Let's go. -And he went like this.
It fell off.
-I don't have anything else. -Don't you have anything?
-Anything fun. -I don't.
My diary from those days is filled with just love and friendship.
A time when friendship and love were all that mattered in life.
A time like that lasts only for a moment.
I hope Min-chae experiences such passion as well.
A rowdy friendship and passionate love.
Because those brief moments are what make your long life shine.
Is there nothing after that?
Where is it?
Sadly, I lost the next diary
that Min-chae is looking for.
Congratulations, Hee-do.
What's your problem, Yi-jin? You were the slowest to text.
Hello?
It's me. Are you back?
Yes. I just got home.
Congratulations on your gold medal.
How do you feel?
I miss you.
That's how I feel.
What? That's the same as me.
I'll see you tonight.
Don't be late again.
Okay.
Would you like to order?
-We'll wait until our party arrives. -Okay.
You were craving spicy food?
Yes. They have spicy food in Spain too,
but it's completely different from how Korean food is spicy.
Did you tour Madrid at all?
I don't think about touring when I go abroad for a competition.
I just want to sleep once it's over.
Was it your idea to have dinner together tonight?
That's right. But look how late he is.
Shouldn't a reporter know how busy reporters are?
What's the big deal?
Couldn't you be like that toward me?
It wasn't just once or twice with you.
You were like that all my life.
It's Yi-jin.
Hello?
Yes. I'm here with my mom. Where are you?
What? Really?
I see.
Then you can't come at all?
It's not your fault.
Okay.
Something's come up.
Let's order, okay?
Yi-jin must feel really bad.
He texted to say he's sorry.
You said I had scarred you for life
for not going to your dad's funeral, right?
It's unacceptable for your mom,
but it's okay for your boyfriend?
How is that the same thing?
Yi-jin may be busy,
but I'm at the training center too.
It's just hard for us to coordinate, that's all.
Exactly.
I'm asking if that's okay.
Waiting, missing each other, and being disappointed.
What I did to you your entire life.
One person is always sorry
and the other always gives up. Are you really okay…
with a relationship like that?
Yes.
I'm okay with it.
I'm very sorry. I really wanted to go and celebrate with you.
I'm so upset.
It'll be tough to meet up this week. Sorry.
When are you free next week?
Sorry, there's a news flash so we're on alert.
I'll call you later.
I passed out as soon as I got home.
Sorry.
Hello?
What was that?
-What? -What?
Do people get prettier when they win the gold medal?
-What? -What?
I've missed you.
It's 1 a.m. What if my mom were home?
She's at the studio. I checked.
Still, it's so late.
I know I'm late, but congratulations.
Congratulations!
You're on vacation for a while, right?
-Yes. -Want to take a trip next month?
A trip? Out of nowhere?
It's our 600-day anniversary soon.
-Did you forget? -No.
You did forget. When is it? Tell me.
-September. -September.
Look up!
-September. -September.
-Twelfth.
-Nice. -See? I'm right.
It's the tenth. Your love has grown cold. Bye.
Come on. Don't be like that.
The tenth. Yes, the tenth. September tenth.
Get ready to go.
Now?
Yes. Let's go to the night market to prepare for our trip.
-The market? -Yes.
We should get that.
This?
May I help you?
-We want matching travel bags. -Okay.
-That one. -Stop it.
We want two of this one.
-Two of the same. -Yes, please.
What? The same?
Isn't that kind of embarrassing?
-Are you embarrassed? -What?
-I mean… -I embarrass you?
You had matching cell phone accessories with Cutie Pie.
But it's embarrassing when you're doing it with me?
Why are you bringing him up now?
That was years ago.
Should I talk about Da-eun then?
I don't know who that is.
"I love you, Da-eun." Park Da-eun from class seven.
-No. Listen to me. Hear me out. -No? Was it class six?
We weren't a couple for that long.
We didn't get anything that matched. You're the first for me.
Whatever.
I left early so I wouldn't be late, and got here really early.
Are you leaving the studio now?
Okay. I'll be waiting.
Okay.
What's taking him so long?
-What's going on? -What is that? Is this a war?
-Is that true? -Really?
-Why did a plane… -Was the plane shot down?
-It's for real, right? -My gosh, what is it?
-Oh my gosh. -Is that happening now?
-How did that happen? -My gosh.
How could that happen?
What's going to happen now?
Is this really happening?
-This is huge. -My gosh.
-What is it? -Look over there.
-What about the people in there? -Is it an accident?
-Hello? -Hee-do.
I'm so sorry, but something happened.
Wait at home. I'll call you.
Yi-jin! Get back here now!
Coming!
Waiting, missing each other, and being disappointed.
One person is always sorry
and the other always gives up. Are you really okay
with a relationship like that?
Hee-do. If you're waiting at the end of my misery,
all of that misery was worthwhile.
Compared to the days we have ahead of us,
600 days is just an instant.
Thank you, sorry,
and I love you.
I know I'll be next to you, but I'm too shy to say it.
Yi-jin.
You're home, right?
I'm going to New York on the first flight out tomorrow.
I'm really sorry.
NEW YORK, AMERICA
Excuse me. I'm Back Yi-jin. I came from HQ. It's nice to meet you.
Hi. I'm Lee Gi-hun, the New York correspondent.
How'd you come? There are no flights.
-I came by land by crossing the border. -That's a long trip.
As you know, New York is in a state of emergency.
The correspondents in Washington DC and Boston are all working.
We still don't know the number of the deceased and the missing.
Do we know how many Koreans are missing?
So far, there are 21.
Go here and meet the Korean survivors.
Get their interviews.
-You can use that desk. -Yes, sir.
Hello, sir.
I'm Back Yi-jin. I'm a reporter with UBS.
I know this is a tough time but I'd like to hear your story.
You want an interview, right?
Yes. I'd like to hear what happened at the time.
Do you mind?
You son of a bitch.
My colleague died.
We were fleeing together, but only I made it out, you sick bastard.
I'm sorry.
But if we alert Korea about people in New York--
Do you know how it feels to be sad about being alive?
An interview? Get lost.
Excuse me. Are you Korean?
Yes, I am.
I'm Back Yi-jin. I'm a reporter with UBS.
Do you have a colleague or family here…
Doctor, please…
You're a Korean reporter, right?
Yes.
I need to give an interview.
My colleague is still in the building.
He saved us all and was following in the back.
We made it to the underground level, then the second plane…
I need to tell his family and the others
that he may still be alive.
I'll help you.
Let me help you.
We made it down to the underground level and thought we were safe.
But then there was the second blast.
When I came to, I was in the hospital.
But we still haven't found him.
We have to find him.
Help us. Please help us.
Firefighters are moving quickly to search for survivors.
Bernard Kerik, the police commissioner, said there may be a pocket
under the debris in which people may have survived.
He said they'll pour all their efforts into rescuing the survivors.
From New York City, I'm Back Yi-jin.
Are you okay?
Your call could not be connected…
INCOMING CALL
-Hello? -Hee-do.
Are you all right?
Sorry. You must have been worried.
Things were just too crazy. Where are you?
Me? I came to the training center today.
Okay. I see.
You went straight home that day, right?
Yes, I went home.
It looked really dangerous there. Are you all right?
Too many people died.
It's really bad. I think it'll take at least a month.
That long?
Okay.
Keep in touch and take care of yourself.
I'm very sorry.
I miss you a lot.
Me too.
Hang in there, Yi-jin.
What happened at the mayor's press conference?
Is there an official death count?
It's 201 so far.
There are 5,422 reported missing.
I lost. Darn it. I could have won.
Hey. You lost on purpose to see your boyfriend, right?
What do you mean? You're just too good.
Come on.
Okay, then. Bye!
The Manhattan area where the World Trade Center was located…
I got here on time.
…life is slowly returning to normal.
However, the site is still filled with smoke and dust.
President Bush, in his Address to the Nation,
condemned the Taliban, which refused to deliver
the terrorist Bin Laden,
and announced that air raids have begun in Afghanistan.
The Taliban finally expressed their intent to surrender.
They requested that the US guarantee
their safety and that of the foreign volunteers.
They requested the UN representative be present when they surrender.
What is that?
It's only his voice today.
Hello?
I thought you'd be disappointed since my face won't be on.
How'd you know?
You know I stress about my clothes
whenever I go on air so that I look good for you?
Really?
But you know…
isn't it time to show me your pretty face in person?
It's been way over a month.
I didn't expect a war.
I'll be back before the new year though.
I miss you so much.
Yes. Me too.
I miss you.
Hang in there, Yi-jin.
Excuse me. Are you reporter Back Yi-jin?
Yes. Hello.
I got out of the concrete grave.
We made it to the food court.
The tables were crushed. There was nothing there.
I couldn't find my wife and daughter.
I searched everywhere and…
Back Yi-jin speaking.
I'll be right there.
Good work. Have a drink.
I saw pills in your room.
What are you taking?
Just sedatives. I can't sleep very well.
You have nightmares?
What do you see in your nightmares?
I'm sleeping…
and the company building is bombed.
People die and run away.
Things like that.
It's similar to mine.
I've been a reporter for 20 years, but I've never seen hell like this.
I thought I had seen many deaths, but this is like…
another level of hell.
What's keeping you here?
If this is hell,
I believe I need to tell people that this is hell.
If I let enough people know,
perhaps we'll be able to prevent something like this from happening again.
That hope is what's keeping me here.
You're like me when I was young.
Hope…
Does that exist?
The world keeps creating more and more serious problems
and mocks me.
Don't get your hopes up.
I miss my family in Korea.
What am I doing here?
Back Yi-jin speaking.
Finally.
I didn't hear from you so I thought you were very busy.
Yes, I was. Sorry.
I had a drink with a colleague after I finished today.
You sound terrible.
Is something wrong?
I'm not sure.
A lot of things.
This place is pure hell,
and I have a nightmare every night.
The guy who was a reporter for 20 years…
says no matter how hard a reporter tries…
there is no hope in this world.
Everything that you're feeling now…
is probably you growing as a person.
Hang in there.
Grow?
I don't want to call these emotions "growth."
My support isn't reaching him anymore.
I'm home.
Hi.
How long is your break?
Until early January.
-Are you leaving now? -Yes.
That's right. Have you heard?
-What? -There's an opening in New York.
I heard Yi-jin applied.
I guess Yi-jin will apologize to me again.
I wish
you'd stop apologizing.
BOSINGAK
I'm still sending you my support.
But the more I do, the farther apart we grow.
With two hours left in the year 2001,
I am standing here at the snowy Bosingak Pavilion.
I'll be back before the new year though.
I miss you so much.
Yes. Me too.
Aren't you Na Hee-do?
You are, right? Oh my gosh!
May I get your autograph?
Oh my gosh.
I'm a huge fan.
Thank you.
Hee-do.
You have a boyfriend, right?
I'm not sure.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
-Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! -Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven!
Happy new year, Yi-jin!
You too.
Do you have a new year's wish?
-Me? -Yes.
What is it?
-I want that. That. -What?
A couple's plan.
-A couple's plan? -Yes.
If you get that, couples can talk on the phone for free.
-We talk all the time. -Okay, let's go tomorrow.
-Really? -Yes.
Congrats on turning 25, Yi-jin.
Congrats on turning 21, Hee-do.
-Thanks. -What?
Let's come back here next year.
Sure. Let's come back again the year after.
-Should we? -Yes.
Then should we come back again the year after that?
Let's be together forever.
Let's do that.
Is Yi-jin not coming today?
-At times, I miss the old days. -Cheers.
We had fun.
Do you want to have dinner at my house?
At your house?
Because I think I know what this means.
You and I both mean a lot to each other.
Yi-jin. Why are you leaving like that?
Hee-do, I…
What I had imagined eventually became reality.
Back Yi-jin, you're making history in UBS.
Nice to meet you all.
Okay.
I'll be right there.
Na Hee-do has won a gold medal!
I could reach you even though we were apart.
Fencing has made me cry a lot
and also laugh a lot.
-Then give me one. -What?
I now know what perfect happiness is.
Because I love you.
Subtitle translation by: Jeong Lee