By any chance
were you ever in a car accident?
Yes.
Fifteen years ago.
But I don't remember
how it happened
or how horribly painful it was.
I guess, that's a good thing in a way.
I'm sorry about earlier.
The swimsuit.
I got it all wrong.
Oh, I totally get why you did.
You said you were worried about me.
I did.
Still,
I'm going to compete.
And
I'm going to
win a medal, no matter what.
But don't worry.
I'll make sure the exact opposite of your dream happens.
Give me a chance and trust me.
(Episode 3)
The 200m freestyle finals for the high school division will begin.
Ryu Sun-jae! Ryu Sun-jae!
Take your marks.
(Lane 3 Lee Geun-wu, Inhan High School 1st)
(Lane 4 Ryu Sun-jae, Jagam High School 2nd)
It was my first swim meet after my shoulder surgery.
That ended up being my final competition.
I had regrets at first
wondering if I pushed myself too hard,
but I guess it happened
because I was meant to be a singer.
Does something like a predetermined fate really exist?
Something inevitable that you can't change or go up against.
He had a hard time because of rumors and trolls.
(Tragic death of Eclipse Ryu Sun-jae)
Even if there is, Sun-jae,
I want to believe in you.
Ryu Sun-jae! Wow!
- Sun-jae! Sun-jae! - 10m!
(Lane 4 Ryu Sun-jae, Jagam High School 1st place)
(No cameras)
Good job!
(Yesterday night)
Thanks for this.
This is where I live.
It's right across from you but I wonder why we never ran into each other before?
Pretty fascinating, right?
Go on in.
Yeah, good night.
See you at the meet tomorrow.
Yeah.
What the...
Hey.
She's been chasing after Kim Tae-sung.
Are you okay with that?
She chases after me now these days.
She said she was a fan.
Hey,
having romantic feelings and liking someone as a fan is not the same.
Right?
It's not like they're going out or anything.
Oh, tough guy.
Hey, have you ever told someone how you feel?
You think you can do it?
Geez, dude.
My dad always said
when I took my first steps I looked like a groom walking in.
Because I walked so well.
So?
I'm good at things even if I've never done them before.
Just wait. When I win gold tomorrow,
I'm going to tell her I like her.
Ha...
You think that's so easy to do?
Anyway,
just make sure to read the room.
Telling someone you like them
is all about timing.
T-I-M-I-N-G.
Timing!
(Lane 4 Ryu Sun-jae, Jagam High School 1st place)
Just wait. When I win gold tomorrow,
I'm going to tell her I like her.
It should be around here somewhere.
By the way,
your dad was here to cheer you on too.
Are you sure it's okay to be out just by ourselves?
Yeah.
How's your shoulder? Is it okay?
Yeah.
But why is he in a bad mood?
Where are we going though?
Yeah.
- Huh? - Oh!
Didn't I tell you?
Let's grab a bite to eat.
Oh, he was hangry.
Sure, let's eat.
I'm hungry too. What do you want to get?
Let's just go in
any place that looks good.
Where is it?
What should we eat to get his energy up?
Hey!
- Should we go in here? - Oh! Let's go in there!
Hey...
But this place is supposed to be really good.
After I went through the trouble of finding a nice place...
You should get your energy up after a competition.
You like hot soups, right?
Oh, it's here.
Blow on it to cool it down.
I've become a successful fan girl!
What?
Here I am, eating with you.
A successful fan girl.
What's a fan girl?
Oh,
It's like a fan.
Remember I said I was your fan?
A fan of swimming.
Swimming.
Romantic feelings and liking someone as a fan is not the same.
About Kim Tae-sung... the bassist in the band.
Yeah. What about him?
Are you his fan?
Or do you like him?
What? That was ages ago.
Not at all.
Not at all?
Yeah.
Why do you ask?
You were with him yesterday.
I was just curious.
Just eat.
♪ Thinking of you again ♪
Mm!
Thanks for lunch.
I wanted to be the one to treat you though.
Next time.
You can treat me then.
Okay!
I'll buy you something even tastier next time.
Telling someone you like them
is all about timing.
Wow, what a pretty road.
Why did you want to see me alone though?
Is this the right timing?
I just wanted
to say I'm sorry for misunderstanding you yesterday.
Don't be.
Whatever you do, it's okay with me.
This is the right timing.
Also,
I wanted to say
I like...
I like... I like...
Do you have five hundred won?
I like five?
Huh?
Five hundred won.
Oh, five... five hundred won?
Uh... Five... five... five hundred won.
Wow.
Why do you need it for?
To take photos!
Huh?
(ID photos, passport photos) Isn't that for passport photos?
Come on, let's do it.
Please?
I was always so jealous of fans who got to take selfies with you
at fan sign events.
Together?
Yes.
I don't really like taking photos.
Oh, I see.
Oh, well.
The sun!
Wow,
it's so hot.
Let's get out of the sun for a bit.
Oh! But! The path is this way...
Sun-jae!
(Passport photos, ID photos)
(Choose type of photo Press "Yes" to start)
- Starting now. - There! Get ready.
- Look at the camera, - One, two, three.
Where?
There?
No.
Look here.
Oh, here?
Yes.
One, two, three.
Smile a little.
Why's the master of photo shoots so stiff?
Then, try this at least.
What's that?
A lump?
What? A lump?
It's a heart!
Oh, so
you expect me to act cute?
No way, absolutely not.
- Taking photos. - Oh, get ready.
Just do it!
One, two, three.
Happy?
Is this the right timing?
Hey...
This is it.
I need to tell you something.
Yeah?
I
- like you! - The photos are ready.
They're done! Hang on a sec.
So cute!
It came out great.
Where should I put it up?
So, did you tell her?
Not even close.
Yeah...
This isn't such a bad timing either.
Hey.
Don't say a word.
Huh.
This is bad.
There must be an accident up ahead.
This section usually doesn't have so much traffic.
What?
What's wrong?
Oh, nothing.
I can't tell my bias I have to go.
Mom, I have to pee.
Oh no.
You can't hold it until the rest stop?
I can't.
Do I have to ask the driver to stop for a minute?
Yes, please.
Please ask him for me. Please.
You really can't hold it?
Say you have to go bad.
Mom, I have to go bad.
I think I'm gonna pee in my pants.
Hang on, hang on.
Please, please.
Here.
Go in here.
I'll cover you up.
Shhh...
Driver!
Ah! Please stop the bus!
Here?
What's the matter?
Ah! Ah! I just
have some urgent business to take care of.
What?
You should've gone at the rest stop earlier.
Please! Sir!
(Jeonju - Seoul)
Thank you.
Take this with you.
Thank you.
Um... Go ahead.
I'll just go that way and get some fresh air.
That way looks dangerous.
You go this way.
Huh?
Hurry up.
I'll keep watch from here.
Keep watch?
This is so humiliating!
This timing
probably isn't right.
Yeah... It's not.
(Geum Videos & DVDs)
We'll try to unclog it first,
then hire someone to work on it later.
Later.
Is there a rat in our neighborhood?
Hmph.
What?
(Videos & DVDs returns)
Ha!
So it was him!
Unbelievable.
We're here.
Great job today, Sun-jae.
Congratulations on winning gold.
Huh?
In the summer?
Sol.
Thanks for coming today.
I'd follow you to the other side of the world if I had to.
Actually,
even if you were in another time
I'd travel across time to see you.
I'm your fan, remember?
So, how long are you going to be my fan?
Huh?
I
don't want you to be my fan anymore.
Why not?
What am I going to do?
I...
I need to stay by your side.
- Like you. - Then, should we just be friends?
Let's be friends.
What?
You're good at things even if you've never done them before?
When you didn't text back,
I figured you didn't tell her yet so I took things into my own hands
to set the right tone for you.
And what? You don't want her to be your fan?
That's the best you could come up with?
Geez, that was so bad.
My eyes.
- Who said - Hey, hey...!
You could spy on me, huh?
It's not like she rejected you yet!
She didn't?
Sheesh.
You didn't even say anything for her to reject!
You didn't tell her how you feel, did you?
Ah... You're right.
Come on.
Even if you were in another time,
I'd travel across time
to see you.
(Jagam High School)
Looks like he'll break his record. Wow.
He's gonna break it.
Ack!
Sun-jae!
Sun-jae! Sun-jae!
Where's Sun-jae?
Granny, you like the view?
What?
I didn't know this was your hobby.
I thought you came over to see me.
Shouldn't you be in class right now?
Stop cutting class and go back inside.
I'm telling you as someone with more experience in life.
Some people can't go to school even if they want to.
So work hard at school when you can.
When things aren't working out for you later in life,
don't regret it and think "I should've studied harder then."
You could barely look at me when you told me you liked me.
This way isn't going to work on me either.
You're not my type.
Sure, sure, thanks.
I'm so relieved that I'm not your type.
Let me make this clear right now.
I retract what I said about liking you.
I must've been out of my mind for a sec.
Sure, sure.
I reject your retraction.
What? It's not like you're going to like me back.
I hate it when people give things and take it back.
Oh my goodness.
Tae-sung, why aren't you taking my calls?
Granny, how do you shake off someone annoying?
I need your advice.
Oh! Like this!
Huh?
What's that?
Just stay out of their way!
What did I ever see in him?
Oh?
Are you here to see Sun-jae again?
Yes. Where is he?
I didn't see him in training.
Oh, well...
Sun-jae
was taken to the hospital this morning.
What?
Your rotator cuff that we operated on tore again.
It's pretty bad
so you need another surgery as soon as possible.
Another surgery?
There will be some side effects after the surgery,
but since it's your left arm,
you'll have no trouble using it in everyday life.
Just everyday life?
Then, his career as an athlete...
Like I said before,
if you get another surgery,
it'll take at least two or three years to rehabilitate.
Even then, you'll only recover 80% of your rotator cuff functions.
That means, getting back to your original ability
is nearly impossible.
He went to the hospital this morning.
Is he not back yet?
(Ryu Geun-deok's Galbi)
Oh?
(Dad)
Oh! Here's our star!
Congratulations!
Sun-jae, this is for you.
Oh, you should give it to him.
Oh...
Your aunt...
Sun-jae, congratulations.
- Thank you. - My son
hasn't been competing for a while because of physical therapy,
but as soon as he started competing again,
he won a gold medal!
(Presidential Swim Competition / Gold medalist)
He even set a record!
Everyone was cheering like crazy!
Oh! Applause! Applause! Applause!
The Beijing Olympics is coming up and where's the next one?
London!
When he goes to London in four years
he's going to sweep the gold medals,
so get your autographs in advance, and take photos too!
Get in line!
Your aunt first.
Me, me!
Okay, next.
Women first.
Ryu Sun-jae! Ryu Sun-jae!
Come sit for a sec.
We can talk after everyone leaves.
I can't wait until then.
I have great news.
Don't be too surprised and listen.
You're going to Australia during your break.
What?
You know Coach Michael in Australia?
Even the national swim team took lessons from him.
I registered you for lessons with him.
You should be training overseas
like other famous athletes
and get private lessons too.
Cancel it.
Why?
Is it because of money?
Oh, don't worry about that.
You're my only child.
Where would I spend all the money I scrimped and saved
if not on you?
I'm doing this all for you...
Yes, so don't.
Just cancel it.
What are you talking about?
I already sent your lessons fees
and I bought a business class ticket for your flight too.
Why are you deciding things without even asking me!
Well, I thought
you'd be excited about it.
I'm
going to quit swimming.
What?
I'm quitting swimming.
So
cancel everything.
But, Sun-jae!
Sun-jae!
(Ryu Geun-deok's Galbi)
I've been here before touring all of Sun-jae related spots.
Oh.
It's exactly the same...
Sun-jae! Sun-jae!
Sun-jae!
What do you mean you're quitting swimming?
How can you look so serious making a joke like that?
It's not a joke.
I'm not swimming anymore.
What's gotten into you?
Are you saying this in your right mind?
Yes.
If you're in your right mind, how can you say that?
I know all that physical therapy and training to compete was tough.
This is your way of saying you need a break, right?
No.
Then why?
Why? Why? Why? Why do you want to quit? Why?
Is this some sort of new rebellious phase?
I'm just sick of it!
What? You're sick... Sick of it?
Yes!
I'm tired of training,
and I'm tired of all the constant physical therapy.
I'm sick and tired of swimming.
Since I've set a record this time,
it'll be less embarrassing to quit now.
No, you're not quitting.
This is a really important time for you.
You can't quit over a stupid reason like that.
It's my life and I can't even do what I want?
All you've done is swim for the past ten years.
What are you going to do if you quit swimming?
I'm sure I'll find something to do.
If nothing else,
I can at least work at your restaurant...
Why, you!
Don't be ridiculous.
If you're going to talk about quitting swimming again,
don't even think about coming back home.
Got that? Tsk.
Uh...
Sun-jae.
(Repetition leads to genius, faith leads to miracles)
Stretch your arms forward.
Reach forward about 10cm.
Clench your stomach.
Eight.
(You can break through 1 minute 49 seconds)
Fate didn't change.
As if mocking
my earnest wishes,
and all your efforts,
the same thing happened again.
I can't stop my accident or save Sun-jae?
How is that fair?
If I can't change anything,
why am I even here?
(Judo club)
You haven't heard yet?
Huh?
You, the umbrella?
Hi.
Oh...
You look better on screen.
What?
Come to think of it, it's all his fault.
Your fans stirred things up,
trolling Sun-jae and spreading all sorts of rumors,
even sending him poison.
If it weren't for your fans,
Sun-jae would never have gotten depressed.
You have a murderous look in your eyes.
Forget it.
What would the current you know?
Sun-jae stayed at your place last night, right?
How'd you know?
How is he? Is he having a hard time?
I have no idea what he's really thinking.
He doesn't like to talk.
Be good to him if you don't want to regret it later.
Keep an eye on how he's feeling.
You should keep an eye behind you.
- Why? - Woah!
Hey!
Ah, blood!
I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
(So Bang-gwan)
Huh?
I know this scene...
Hey! Are you okay?
I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
(So Bang-gwan) What? A fire at home?
Hey!
Hey! Are you okay?
I'm starving. This is gonna be good.
Hello?
Did you finish up cleaning the building?
Yes! I cleaned the stairs and all the windows too.
I even scraped off all the gum.
Then can you go to unit 202 and unclog their toilet?
They keep asking me to call a plumber but you know I can't do that.
Why isn't she answering?
Mom! I know I have a lot to answer for
but you can't ask me to unclog someone else's toilet!
It's my building. You unclog it if I say so.
Also, if all the dishtowels have been boiled,
turn off the stove and pour some cold water over them.
What? Mom! Mom!
Seriously...
(Error / Viewer discretion is advised) Why's she making me do this?
This is so gross!
Why isn't anyone picking up?
Granny, going out?
I'm so glad I ran into you!
I need a ride.
I wish I could,
but I'm really busy. Sorry.
Hey!
My house is on fire. Please.
Really?
Then call the fire department.
You don't know 911's number?
Here, write it down.
9, 1, 1.
It's just that I'm not entirely sure the fire has started.
I have to stop it from happening this time.
I need to stop it...
Hey.
Isn't that Im Sol?
Im Sol!
Geez.
Where'd she go this time?
She was supposed to sign up for the study room with me.
You skipped study hall. Where are you?
Ugh, I did my best...
When did you get here?
You stink.
Did you poop in your pants?
I'm an adult! Why would I do that?
See this? Huh? Huh?
Ugh, so gross. Shower or something.
You're the worst!
Why do you always look at me
like I'm a bug or something?
I seriously want to know why.
You don't remember vomiting all over my shoes after you got drunk?
It was so traumatic.
I wished them clean, didn't I?
You're still holding that against me?
There are five types of humans that I despise.
One, people who aren't clean.
Two, people who are lazy and freeload.
Three, people who can't act their age.
Four, people who have unrealistic dreams.
Five, people who are all of the above and that's you, Im Geum!
Unrealistic dreams?
What do you know about my dreams?
I know you used your college tuition to sign up for acting classes.
How did you know about that?
The acting school is right next to my math academy.
Your acting is terrible too...
What? You were the mole?
Ha... Dang it.
I smell something burning.
I'm burning up inside!
I was nice to you because you were Sol's friend and this is what I get?
Huh? Fire!
Hyeon-ju! Hyeon-ju! Hyeon-ju!
- Move, move. - Hyeon-ju!
Watch it.
Move, move, move.
Hey, Hyeon-ju. Hyeon-ju!
Come on, breathe, breathe.
Move out of the way.
Geez, what am I going to do?
Oh, whatever!
What do you think you're doing?
My tooth!
I stopped it!
Eek!
What happened here?
Oh no.
There was a fire?
What happened?
Mom.
Are you guys okay?
Are you okay?
Thanks so much today.
You helped me change fate.
Well, I don't know anything about fate.
Anyway, I'll treat you to something nice soon.
Is this your way of asking me out?
Nice try.
Forget it then.
Bye.
What?
Over there.
You have something next to your nose.
Where?
- Right here. - Here... Here... Here?
Over here. Here.
Did I get it?
Yep, all clean.
You look pretty.
Ha, you're such a flirt.
Telling anyone they're pretty.
You skipped school.
This is where you've been?
Dad.
Why did you hide something so important from me?
You think I would've yelled at you or scolded you
if you said you needed another surgery because of your injury?
Foolish boy.
You think you're all grown up because you're a head taller than me?
You should've told me that you were in pain!
Why make me a bad father?
I'm sorry.
Geez.
I can't believe I didn't even notice and invited all those people over.
I was told your shoulder would be hurting a lot right now.
Is that true?
Then you should've gotten it treated as soon as possible!
What if you can't ever use your arm again?
I made an appointment on Monday so set a date for surgery first thing.
We'll fix your shoulder so that it doesn't hurt,
and then you can decide whether to go through physical therapy or quit.
I'm sorry.
This hurts you the most. Why are you sorry?
Let me take a look at you.
There's no bruising at least...
You're not that strong.
Felt like cotton candy.
That's because I didn't add a snap
when I slapped you.
If I had, you'd have been in the hospital
for at least eight weeks.
Sheesh!
I'll pour some for you, Dad.
By the way, I returned the video.
If you want to watch things like that, rent a DVD and watch it out in the open.
Don't secretly rent a video...
And the late fee was 15,000 won too...
Dad, you got it all wrong.
That crazy lady
could produce a movie
with all the late fees she collected.
I really didn't watch it, Dad.
Oh, come on...
(Hooseon University Medical Center)
The surgery went well.
But your rotator cuff had been torn
more than 90%.
The damage to your labrum was severe too.
Then, doctor...
It means that your shoulder can't be fully repaired.
I know this is hard to take in,
but as a doctor,
I can't guarantee that you'll be able to be an athlete again.
I'm sorry.
Why are you crying more than I am?
Wow.
♪ My heart starts beating faster ♪
♪ Pit-a-pat, I feel dizzy, I'm just in it ♪
♪ Even saying the words I miss you ♪
♪ Feels a little embarrassing ♪
♪ Alone, I'm thinking of you again ♪
♪ No matter where I look (I'm feeling ashamed) ♪
- Thanks for this. - Thanks for this.
- Your fan dropped it off.
(Please take good care of Sun-jae)
This is good.
♪ Can I tell you how I feel? ♪
♪ I know you felt it too, my heart that's beating for you ♪
(One week later)
♪ This feeling is real ♪
Oh, hello!
Uh, who...
Oh! Sun-jae's fan!
Hi there.
Everyone really enjoyed
the cupcakes you made.
But, what are you doing here?
I live right across from you.
Is Sun-jae out of the hospital?
Oh, we're neighbors.
Sun-jae is back home. You want me to get him?
No, he should rest.
I just came over to give you this.
My grandma cooked some chicken.
Wow.
Have it with Sun-jae.
Wow, I don't know if I can accept this.
Of course you can.
I cooked three.
Why is there only one?
Hope you like it.
Okay, tell your grandmother
that I appreciate this.
Oh, wait, wait. wait right here.
Here! It's omija! I made it myself.
If you drink it cold in the summer
it sends shivers down your back...
It's just awesome!
Okay. Thank you.
Ah...! Mm!
This omija punch is so good!
Ah...
Is it because it's a hot day? Why do I feel so hot? Ah...
Huh? What?
When did I drink it all?
Oh, I'm so hot.
Ah, that feels nice and cool.
Huh?
(Jagam High School)
You again?
Yeah... Me again.
Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
Have you been drinking?
No.
You smell of alcohol.
What are you talking about?
Your face is red too.
I just had the omjia punch your dad made.
Is that why I'm feeling a little hot?
Omija from my dad?
Yep.
Hey, that's alcohol!
What?
But it didn't taste like alcohol.
Do you know how many bottles of alcohol went in that?
- Are you okay? - Sure,
this is nothing.
Hey.
I'm fine.
Woah. Hey!
You're drunk.
Come here.
Sun-jae.
Yeah?
You're down all of a sudden,
and I'm feeling a wall...
What?
Because you're perfect.
What kind of drunk behavior is this?
Your skills were nothing but a bubble.
- Don't say it. - Unbelievable.
I said, don't say it.
What do you hate me so much? It zings.
- Oh, not that one. - Amazing!
That's so lame.
Stop it.
This used to make Sun-jae laugh.
It's not working.
Do you want to listen to some music then?
Here!
It's the song he used to sing for his fans often.
♪ On a night with lots of friends ♪
♪ Sometimes when you weren't in the spot you always were ♪
♪ When I smelled your scent that I always liked ♪
♪ I'd turn around to look for you wondering if it was you ♪
♪ When I happened to walk by your neighborhood ♪
I'm glad that at least
one shoulder is okay.
♪ Yes, I must have liked you ♪
♪ I think about you all day ♪
♪ To tell you I miss you and that I'm okay ♪
♪ wish I could get up the courage to call you, but I can't ♪
♪ Like a fool ♪
My number one treasure.
Huh?
Let's go. It's late.
Huh? He even talks.
Wow, did he just film a commercial?
He moves too.
Funny. Very funny.
I like you.
I
like you a lot.
Always keep smiling this way.
I'll
be by your side.
So that you're not lonely when you're going through a hard time.
So that you don't get any scary thoughts.
I'll stay by your side forever.
So live, for a long, long time.
Ow, my head.
I remember listening to music together.
It's been a while since I drank so much and don't remember anything after that.
Oh no.
I wasn't a bad drunk, was I?
Ah, whatever.
Huh?
My number one treasure.
Not again.
Let's go. It's late.
What? When was this recorded?
He even talks.
I must've been insane.
Did he just film a commercial? He moves too.
Hey, Tae-sung.
The girls said they saw you with a girl.
Who was she?
Someone you don't need to know.
It was Im Sol, wasn't it?
I saw you giving her a ride on your bike.
You've never given me a ride. Why her?
Are you going out with her?
So what if I am?
Is there a reason why I can't?
Of course you can't.
Why would you date someone like her?
That makes no sense.
Dang it...
Then should I get it to make sense?
Funny. Very funny.
This is so humiliating.
Glad I ran into you, Granny.
What?
I like you.
Wanna go out with me?
What?
I
like you a lot.
Kim Tae-sung.
You said you liked me.
Why? You don't want to go out with me?
- Damn... - Yes...
I do!
(NEWS24 Breaking news / Ryu Sun-jae to be autopsied)