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Gu Seung-jun!
Seung-jun, stay with me.
Don't worry. I'm okay.
No.
Gu Seung-jun.
Gu Seung-jun!
AMBULANCE
Hang up another IV fluid bag
and check her vital signs again.
Ms. Yoon.
-Inject epinephrine through the IV line. -Yes, Doctor.
Ms. Yoon, can you hear me? Ms. Yoon.
-Start CPR. -Yes, Doctor.
-Get the defibrillator ready. -Got it.
We'll begin defibrillation. Charge to 150 joules.
Charged.
One, two, three.
Charge to 200 joules.
-Charged. -One, two, three.
Are you okay?
Stay with me.
Look at me.
Look straight at me.
You told me...
that when you're doing better...
Later on, if I visit you
when I am doing better...
And if
you are
still single...
then please give me...
a chance.
I was going to give you a chance.
I was going to wait until you visited me.
I was going to wait for you.
I like you, Dan.
Because I like you,
I will keep in mind where I am going.
I will live that way.
I will do that from now on.
I was happy.
Hearing that...
made me happy.
Dan.
That time,
what were you referring to?
Instant noodles?
That man?
Or...
me?
Why not?
I like it.
What? What is it you like?
Instant noodles? That man?
Or...
me?
You.
It was you.
It was you, Gu Seung-jun.
I knew it.
Gu Seung-jun.
Seung-jun.
Excuse me.
I think he fainted. Please do something.
Do something, please. Anything.
I feel
so bad for him.
Please do something. Please!
Wake up.
Please wake up, Seung-jun.
Please.
Seung-jun...
It's back.
-Give her the full amount of oxygen. -Yes, Doctor.
She's stable now.
Let's wait and see how she recovers.
All right, then.
We heard she was in critical condition
and thought we should be here.
Thank you.
I'm relieved. It sounds like she passed the critical stage.
Then,
does he have to leave again?
But her condition might worsen.
And she might look for him when she wakes up.
Please see what you can do.
It's nice to eat together like this. It's been too long.
Hey, don't laugh.
Sorry?
They might assume that we're some kooky soldiers seduced by capitalism
and think that we're easy.
It's still not safe to assume that their evil scheme has ended.
What scheme?
Think about it.
I'm the most elite agent of the DPRK.
They obviously won't want to lose me,
especially since I came down here of my own accord.
That's why they're feeding us so well.
To tell you the truth,
I already got an offer.
"An offer"?
In American imperialists' terms,
I guess you could say I got "scouted."
We can send you back if you'd like to return,
but what you wish to do matters more to us.
What?
If you decide to stay, we can help you get settled.
They want me to stay.
That's how capitalism works.
Just like this saying...
"Take what's useful and ditch what's useless."
They find my skills very useful, so they're eager to keep me here.
You always talk about how much you hate capitalism,
yet you seem to have acquainted yourself with the slang here.
-Well... -But the thing is,
he asked all of us the exact same question.
-All of you? -That's right.
You too, Eun Dong?
Perhaps they did that because they were afraid
I think I'd get lonely and say no if they asked me to stay here by myself.
Has anyone seen Captain Ri?
Not even once.
I tried asking the investigator, but he won't tell me anything.
A WEEK LATER
I heard you suggested exchanging those awaiting repatriation.
We have a few from the South
who are serving time in jail for espionage charges anyway,
so I'd say we and the South have nothing to lose.
No, it's different.
The six soldiers arrested in the South are still being investigated,
whereas the nine South Koreans here are already serving their sentences.
The difference is huge.
It's just us here, so let's be honest.
The Military Department went ahead
and prosecuted them without investigating or putting them on trial.
I bet some of them think it's unfair.
Sir.
You can never hide an awl in your pocket.
You want to cover up the fact that your son
betrayed us for a woman.
That is why you're trying to push ahead with a deal that is so unfair for us.
I'm sure they know that it's a losing bargain for them.
But they want them back no matter what?
They obviously want to settle this quickly.
Yes, they want us to hand them over as soon as possible.
And they want to keep it confidential.
They want the confidentiality term to be five years.
They're being sensitive about it because one of them
is a high-ranking officer's son.
Are we sure that they never engaged in espionage or any activities
that serve the interest of the North while being here?
Yes. As you can see in the summary of the investigation report
and the statements signed by them,
they didn't really do anything except for the gunfight
with Cho Cheol Gang.
And how do they feel about going back North?
They all want to return.
Then why don't we send them back in secret as per the North's request?
Going public with it won't do us any good anyway.
I agree. The conditions they suggested are favorable to us.
The Ministry of Unification agrees as well,
but we can't just yield to their request without trying to strike a deal.
How about we suggest a reunion of the separated families as well?
I don't think we have anything to lose.
They'll try to strike a deal to take advantage of this opportunity.
How will you take responsibility for everything?
I have a plan.
-What's your plan? -Pardon me?
The South sent me these documents on the evidence they found.
Apparently, Cho Cheol Gang, who defected to the South
after committing countless crimes and even killing someone during transport,
has been in contact with you on a regular basis.
Did you give him the orders?
Of course not, sir.
Right?
You see, my son would never do such a thing either.
He'd never betray his country because of a woman.
Are you saying we should cover up for each other?
Is that what it sounded like?
Fine.
On one condition, though.
The Military Department will have full authority
over the entire repatriation process, including where we'll receive them.
You wouldn't say no to that, right?
Hello.
-Nothing happened, right? -Hello.
Let's go in.
Ms. Yoon.
How are you feeling?
-Good to see you. -You look so weary.
I'm okay now. Have a seat.
Okay.
-When did you wake up? -A few minutes ago.
Would you please excuse us?
I have to talk to Se-ri about something.
-Sure. -Sure.
Se-ri.
I just got a call.
He'll be sent back to the North.
When?
When will he leave?
Now.
Now?
Yes, he has to leave now.
Rather than giving up my whole life,
seeing you now bothers me more.
That's great news.
That's great.
I suppose
he didn't keep on lying.
The investigation must've gone well.
That's why he can return, right?
I'm so relieved.
Do you want to go see him? Shall I take you to him?
I've said goodbye to him a number of times already.
Too many times, in fact.
I no longer have anything else to say to him.
And I don't want him to see me like this...
because it'll only make it more difficult for him to leave.
I don't even want him to know
that I was in critical condition.
You think he didn't know?
He...
stayed by your side the whole time.
Even during
your long surgery...
Why must we keep seeing her suffer? It's so cruel.
Come on. Let's go.
Honey, I think I should stay here for a little longer.
What? Why?
She could wake up anytime.
I should stay by her side because I'm her sister-in-law.
-I'll get mad at you. -Hold on.
Come on. Let's go.
Even while waiting for you to regain consciousness,
he stayed by your side without eating or sleeping for days.
-Ms. Yoon. -Mother!
-Are you okay? -She woke up.
Mother, she woke up.
Ms. Yoon.
WAITING ROOM
He left the hospital after seeing you
regain consciousness.
Even if you said goodbye to him multiple times,
you'll still miss him.
You really won't see him?
I want to see him.
Take me there.
Take me to him.
I really want to see him.
I have to say...
Thank goodness
that woman
woke up.
I know.
We had no idea
that Se-ri had collapsed due to her illness.
How could you guys have known that?
After we leave,
we won't be able to find out how she's doing,
so it's really good to hear that she's regained consciousness.
She'll be okay now.
Mr. Kim.
Did you bring all these cars because we're leaving?
-That must've been a lot of work. -Yes, it was a lot of work indeed.
We'll never come back here, right?
We shouldn't.
It's raining cats and dogs.
We won't need to come back here,
but I'll probably think about this place from time to time.
Here we go. Hold tight.
Hello?
What?
No, we do have some time, but...
Where are you now?
INTER-KOREAN TRANSIT OFFICE
KAESONG
Is that the Military Demarcation Line?
Yes.
I think so.
So we'll be in the North after we cross that line?
That's right.
All right. Let's get out now.
We still have about five minutes.
Why don't we have them cross the line on the dot?
We have a long way to go, so why waste time?
Let's do it now.
Okay.
We'll do that, then.
No. What are they doing?
Why...
Jeong Hyeok!
Don't run.
Jeong Hyeok!
You can't leave just like that!
I can't let them take you like that!
Stop running!
What do I do if you just leave me like that?
How would I live after you leave like that?
What should I do?
PEACE
You're not fully recovered yet.
What if you collapse again?
Can't you take better care of yourself?
Why are they putting handcuffs on you?
Are you getting arrested?
No. I can't do that. I can't let you go.
Don't leave. Can't you stay here?
Don't worry.
Do you not know me?
Nothing will happen.
But why are they dragging you over?
What if something happens to you there?
It's all because of me.
It's all my fault.
Nothing will happen.
But even if
something happens,
it's not your fault.
I have no regrets.
You came into my life like a gift.
I'm just grateful for that.
Me too.
Thank you, Jeong Hyeok.
I broke your heart with my word the other day.
It broke my heart too.
I'm so sorry.
Please don't dwell on it.
It's okay.
I didn't mind it at all.
Don't worry about it.
So...
Can't we see each other again?
Will I never get to see you again?
Forever?
What do I do?
What should I do when I miss you so much?
Just wait
and pray desperately.
You asked if you can meet someone you miss that way.
You can.
I love you.
I really do.
Se-ri.
Take care.
Se-ri.
Stay healthy.
Take care.
Bye.
Take care, guys.
Don't get hurt.
PEACE
Really?
-What are you doing? -Are you going to pick Jeong Hyeok up?
Make sure
to bring my son home alive.
Please.
Do you think Jeong Hyeok is only your son?
Whether something happens to Jeong Hyeok or you,
I will get there right away.
Don't be weak
worrying about how I hold up on my own.
I'll see you later.
Why are we getting off here?
We were on our way to Pyongyang.
You will be executed after the court-martial in any case.
Wouldn't it be better to vanish here
before causing your family trouble?
Even if we end up dying, we'd like to stand trial.
And the comrades behind me
just arrived late after the Military World Games.
They are not like me.
I'm the one who committed a crime.
It doesn't matter.
We're just sending them with you, so you won't be lonely on your way.
Military Director. Didn't I tell you?
You can't carry out an execution without an investigation and a trial.
There may be innocent victims.
But things are different
when I witness someone trying to kill my son.
You can't be innocent.
Damn.
I'm sorry for making you worry.
I'm just glad you're back.
You came back alive.
So it's fine.
Is Yoon Se-ri all right?
Yes.
Are you crying?
Mother.
My dear son.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming back alive.
I'm glad that you're alive.
The roses of Sharon have blossomed.
The roses of Sharon...
The roses of Sharon have blossomed.
U Pil.
Dad!
U Pil.
Mom.
Man Bok.
I didn't hear a thing from you.
I thought you were dead.
Why didn't you even give me a call?
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
Thank you for coming back alive.
Thank you for staying alive.
Failed again?
What do we do?
We have to talk to her. She might get seriously ill.
Please leave me alone.
Dan, just tell us.
What do you want your uncle and me to do for you?
Nothing.
I don't want you to do anything.
Please leave me alone.
Why not?
Look at us.
We're here
to cry with you.
We can listen to you.
And we can go through all the hard times with you.
Sure.
And I can get you a guy who's a lot better than him.
What?
Damn it.
Please get out.
Why...
Don't come near me.
-What's wrong? -Why did you...
Why would you say that?
Have you lost your mind?
I was just...
Dan.
Why? Do you want to eat?
-Mom. -Yes.
-Uncle. -Yes.
I want to get my revenge.
We're experts in that field.
Isn't that right?
Sure. We are.
I need you to find someone first.
About Gu Seung-jun...
I'm sorry about that.
I heard some members of the gang
who sent the guys that day are still in this country.
Don't worry about the consequences, and just tell me where they are.
There's no way
they will leave this country alive.
And there must be people
who financed the gang.
Maybe...
Her second-oldest brother was especially greedy.
Winning greedy people
is the easiest in the world.
It's Yoon Se-ri's second brother,
I think.
All right. Let me get this straight.
I never asked them to capture Gu Seung-jun.
You did. Is that right?
And Gu Seung-jun happened to die in the process.
That's what the people you hired did.
It has nothing to do with me, right?
Will you say something?
When Manager Oh brought Cho Cheol Gang
and said all the crap about capturing or killing Se-ri,
I got furious and stormed out of the room.
It's you who ordered Cho Cheol Gang to take Se-ri.
You admit it, right?
Yoon Se-hyeong, you know nothing.
Recording a third party without consent has no legal validity.
Does it even matter? I'm just stating the facts.
Who would believe that?
I did the whole thing for you, Yoon Se-hyeong.
For me? Don't give me that baloney.
Think about the consequences of what you've done for me.
I'm now
about to lose my position as the president.
If something goes wrong, I might end up in jail because of you.
Calm yourself down.
It's North Korea where Gu Seung-jun got killed.
Why would they want to deal with a case that happened in North Korea?
I took care of things, so the police won't find out
about the money we wired or about the call history.
Even Cho Cheol Gang who tried to kidnap Se-ri
just died when we didn't do anything.
We have nothing to worry about.
Are you sure about that?
-When did you get out of the hospital? -Today.
I got here as soon as I left.
Sit.
This isn't your house. Don't tell me what to do.
-When are you being questioned by NIS? -I did it already.
I think I'll be prosecuted.
It's about the violation of the National Security Act.
You should get a good attorney.
Don't worry. She will have my attorney.
She might be accused of misprision of felony.
But there were extenuating circumstances,
so she will be given a suspended sentence or a fine.
Still, it's not a minor crime.
What if there's an article about her?
Mind your own business. There will be more than a probation for you two.
-What? -If you knew about the law that well,
you should've been more cautious.
Knowing someone is a criminal or about to commit a crime,
if you offer money or other pecuniary advantage
or provide a place for communication, stakeout, or contact,
you shall be sentenced to a penalty of up to ten years in prison.
What are you talking about?
Come on out.
I brought them from NIS.
I'm sorry.
There's a broker named Cheon
who used to take care of Gu Seung-jun.
He sent all the account details
and phone call recordings
to Ms. Yoon through China.
I just did what these two told me to do.
What are you talking about? Who told you to do that, you idiot?
Hey. How dare you try to put the blame on us?
I guess you two have a lot to talk about.
This case is solicitation of murder, solicitation of kidnapping,
and concealment of an offender.
There are a lot of charges.
The police and NIS will need a joint investigation.
Anyway,
come with us.
You said it would be okay.
Go ahead and do something.
Dad.
Are you going to sit back and watch me get arrested?
You should think about the image of our company.
Shut your mouth.
So you are a businessman.
Do you still not get it?
That I'm cutting you off?
I'm cutting out the rotten part before it gets serious.
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Are you still up?
If you're reading my message now, it means you're still awake.
Jeong Hyeok, how...
Click Message.
Pick a date and time you want.
Done.
Write a message.
Give it a try.
I still worry about you a lot.
And I have a lot of things left to tell you.
So I'm sending these messages to tell you all of them.
What I want to tell you the most is on your bookshelf.
I LOVE YOU, YOON SE-RI
It's my reply to the message you sent me before.
I LOVE YOU, YOON SE-RI
What?
Is he a little kid or what?
He just copies all sorts of stuff.
I LOVE YOU, YOON SE-RI
Good morning.
Don't go to work on an empty stomach.
Make sure to eat at least an apple.
Just so you know,
it's good that you stick to your lane,
but you shouldn't look only forwards. You should look aside from time to time.
Eat regularly at scheduled times.
And don't eat alone. Enjoy your meals with other people.
Deliciously and pleasantly.
So did you check the meat as soon as you got here?
Did you see that at the entrance to the town?
The way women looked at me...
I didn't see it.
Why don't you take a walk for 30 minutes at 12:30 p.m.?
I'll make sure to go for a walk at that hour.
It's good to have a walk.
Jeong Hyeok.
It's good to have a walk.
Se-ri.
Potato is good...
as FF.
What?
Do you not know FF? The fried potato.
What was the name again?
-You mean French fries? -Exactly.
It's totally COMI.
What does that mean?
Do you not know what COMI means?
It's crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
It's no big deal.
You just sound like a Seoul citizen.
It actually suits me well.
Actually, I turned on the faucet and waited to get
hot water this morning.
So I was kind of surprised.
I also waited to get electricity for a while.
I know.
There has always been no electricity here.
I can put up with all that.
But it's frustrating that there's no internet connection here.
It feels like a new hell.
When I lie down at night,
I see the video game screens on the ceiling.
Gosh, look who's here.
Hello, Mrs. Go.
It's been a long time.
What brings you here?
Dan is moving out of her matrimonial home today.
No, it's okay. Don't be like that.
I feel so good and lighthearted.
It's chilly out here.
Why don't we go inside?
Shall we?
I recently went to Europe.
-Europe? -My gosh.
I see.
And I found some
limited-edition products you'd love a lot there,
so I bought them.
You bought them?
Yeong, Wol?
Myeong, Ok?
I think it looks
like me somehow.
And this is how I looked when I got married.
This is no better than my actual face,
but I'm sure it is me.
-It looks the same. -I know.
-What is going on? -My gosh.
They are the new products
from Se-ri's Choice for this spring.
-Se-ri's Choice? -Are you serious?
Does it mean Se-ri did this for us...
I know.
My gosh.
I said you don't have to be like this around me.
I don't have any grudge against the lady
from down South.
I can't kill my enemy
when she doesn't come under my observation.
I can't even see her now.
So I have no grudge.
She wasn't here for a long time, but she didn't forget us
and made things like this for you guys.
I don't think she's an ill-mannered lady.
I know.
She's not ill-mannered.
She's really good at heart.
The name of the limited line of products
of Se-ri's Choice for this season
is Saudade.
It says "Saudade" here.
SAUDADE
What do we do?
What should we do?
Gosh, I can't believe this.
YEONG
Does it say Yeong?
Yes.
And this is Wol as in Wol Suk.
It says Myeong as in Myeong Sun.
And this is Ok as in Ok Geum.
So she got there safely.
I guess she's doing fine.
Apparently, she didn't forget us.
I wish
I could tell her
that we got these
and that we will use them well.
Where should I say that to?
I believe she will know how we feel.
I hope so.
Do you see something over there?
No.
I'm tearing up because of the light from the sky.
What are you looking at?
-Aren't you coming down? -No. I'll be right there.
Give me ten minutes. No, only five minutes.
You have three minutes.
What should I wear?
Three minutes were too short.
Do you like my clothes?
I tried to look good.
Well...
I mean, this is our first date.
It's not a date.
The weather is so nice.
-It's not so good. -I like it, though.
How does this place look when flowers blossom?
Well...
I guess it's not bad.
I see.
I should come back here with you when flowers blossom.
I didn't say I'd do that.
I'll be happy if you do.
As spring wind blows
Scattering cherry blossom petals
First of all,
you're pretty.
And you make me want to become
a better man.
You're so amazing that you make me feel that way.
You are an amazing woman.
I was thinking
we should get together sometime.
Thank you for coming all this way.
I don't know what to say.
It's okay.
I had to come because I'm the one who has something to say.
Why are you doing this?
I'm going to tell you something I feel sorry about,
so I will apologize in advance.
I'm afraid my daughter is not meant to be with your son.
Is it
because you heard something about us?
We wouldn't need other reasons.
Dan says
she doesn't want to marry Jeong Hyeok.
I feel bad for her for spending the past ten years on him, but...
I am
heartily sorry for that.
Please don't be. You don't have to apologize.
I'm the one who should apologize.
Jeong Hyeok got transferred without telling his fiancée.
And his parents didn't say anything
other than that the wedding is postponed.
I was upset back then.
I wanted you to apologize to me.
But things are different now.
I'm breaking off
this engagement because my daughter doesn't want it.
I should apologize.
We weren't being considerate.
There were complicated circumstances,
but we didn't have a chance to explain.
I will explain our circumstances.
Dan
has someone she loves.
And the guy loves Dan...
even more
than his own life.
So I have no choice.
We only live once.
And they love each other more than their lives.
There's nothing I can do about it.
You are right.
I agree with you.
Do you?
Yes.
Mrs. Go.
I'm truly sorry.
And thank you.
I said I would come to see you this weekend.
Right.
I know that.
But I wanted to come here again.
I once came to this house
while you were gone.
To my house?
I know a man like me
should not do this
to a woman like you, Dan.
Still,
I wanted to give it to you.
I came here with Seung-jun.
I see.
He helped me a lot.
Where is he now?
I couldn't reach him.
He went far away.
He will never come back.
But why...
I don't know.
I don't know the reason.
A lot of things happen in life.
And we can't explain why most of them happen.
When I went to Switzerland to see you,
I didn't know the reason back then.
The reason you kept taking pictures
of the scenery
when I'd gone all the way there to see you.
Shall we get some coffee...
But the night that I came to this house,
I could finally understand why.
That's...
I was looking for a candle that night and found this by accident.
I hated seeing that camera in Switzerland so much
that I recognized it immediately.
I took it with me so that I could throw it away.
After all, I had been your fiancée for the past ten years.
I thought I had the right to do so.
This is very old, so I'm sure it's broken.
I got it fixed.
And I finally found it.
Found what?
The reason...
you refused to look at me back in Switzerland.
I guess
this was meant to be.
Don't live too happily, though.
Today is the Mangzhong season.
It's the day we plant seeds.
What? Mangzhong?
Was he a farmer in his past life?
Gosh, Jeong Hyeok.
So you'll be getting
a flower pot.
-What is this? -You'll know what it is
after you grow it.
It may be sensitive and fussy,
but if you do as you're told,
it'll sprout after two weeks.
You need to water it,
but since it's sensitive to humidity, don't give it too much.
-Give it a moderate amount of water. -How much
is "moderate"?
Is this enough?
It needs sunlight as well.
But don't put it under the sun for too long.
Keep it under the sun for a moderate amount of time.
And lastly, this is the most important part when growing plants.
You probably know well.
Say ten nice things to it every day.
This is so much work.
Ms. Sold Out, upper price limit, stock option,
legendary sales, excellent brand, high return,
going public on the KOSDAQ, the best in the field, limited-edition,
and Ri Jeong Hyeok.
What?
How's Chairwoman Yoon doing?
She's a bit strange.
She's strange in a different way this time.
What is it now?
She's a bit...
excited.
In between working,
make sure to stretch and exercise.
Let's talk about that after the business trip next week.
-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.
As you all know, we've collaborated
with a famous e-commerce company in China for our upcoming products.
We've incorporated the new design patterns.
This is from the first batch of samples.
We'll be modifying them
according to what you say,
so please share your opinions with us.
-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.
She'd get upset at the slightest noise during a meeting.
She was the most sensitive person ever. However...
I'm sorry.
That's Chopin.
I like his music too.
My favorite one is "Nocturne."
Take the call.
Thanks to her, the rest of us can take a break too.
-Right. Let's go. -Yes, ma'am.
I like Chopin.
I especially like "Nocturne."
Seasons changed,
but his messages kept coming.
Today is Malbok.
Thanks to you, I'll become
a lunar calendar expert.
Appreciate the flowers that bloom during each season.
Eat the dishes that are best during each season.
All right. It's Malbok today,
so enjoy the chicken
and go home early.
I hope you won't miss the small happiness
that you can and must find in your everyday life.
We've never welcomed spring
or sweated during the summertime together.
But thanks to his messages
that came like presents every few days or so,
it felt like we were spending every season together.
I was afraid that if I were sad, he would be too,
so I tried my best to laugh, to be thankful,
and to be happy.
Since it's 12 a.m., it must be your birthday.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
I'm afraid this will be my last message.
Apparently, reserved messages have a one-year limit.
And I must go now.
Really?
I wonder if the flowers have bloomed.
They have.
They're edelweiss.
I know.
Let's meet in the country where those flowers bloom.
I cannot tell you the exact date.
But
if we both
try our best,
perhaps fate will be on our side.
What is this?
He's so vague.
Hello, Yeong Ae.
-They're warm. -Hello, there.
-Buy some tofu. -Could you give me one?
Sure. Here.
Let's go.
How far have you gone?
I'm at the village
-How far have you gone? -Here you go.
I'd like one too.
-Okay. Here you go. -Thank you.
-Enjoy. -Thank you.
-I hope business will thrive. -Goodbye.
Right, is it today?
Yes, it is.
I can't believe it's been two months.
I feel this way every time, but it's been ages.
I agree.
Every time I feel Jeong Hyeok's absence in this village,
I have a great urge
to send my husband, who's doing nothing at home,
to the outpost instead.
You read my mind.
All right, then. Shall we boil the eggs?
Of course.
I'll cook the dishes myself.
And I'll fill his crocks like always.
Great. Let's get to work and meet in the afternoon.
Aren't you cold?
No, I'm not.
I guess you didn't know.
I naturally have a lot of heat in my body,
so I don't feel cold at all.
Hey, guys.
What is it?
Are your lips on fire?
Oh, this?
I paid a hefty sum to buy this from the market.
It's from the South.
The name of this product is "Lips That Bring About Spring."
I beg to differ.
I bet the anchovies will think that it's chojang and charge at you.
What did you just say?
If you're all here, why aren't you working?
Oh, my! Spin around.
-Goodness, Yeong Ae! -You look pretty.
I'm just happy because spring is coming.
Wow.
Besides, I naturally have a lot of heat in my body.
-I see. -I see.
It's the spring breeze. Let's go inside.
-But I thought you had a lot of heat. -It's the spring breeze.
It really feels nice to be here together.
As the head of this village, I should've done this earlier.
I promise to do this more often in the future.
Right.
Thank you.
I'd appreciate it if you showed that much hospitality to the new captain as well.
Of course, don't you worry--
What?
What did you say?
I have been discharged by my superiors
and chosen as the pianist for the National Symphony Orchestra.
-Gosh, my blood pressure... -Oh, dear.
-What's wrong with me? -Out of the blue?
-Yes. -This is too sudden.
We're going to miss you terribly.
The new captain will be living here,
so please help him out.
Goodness.
Then...
who's the new captain?
-I see. -It's him.
No, it's not him.
It's him. Over there.
What?
-I see. -I see.
-Are you talking about him? -Yes.
Hello.
My name is Pyo Chi Su.
I heard the villagers are so generous
that the crocks are always filled with meat.
I do look forward to living here.
That's actually a false rumor.
And our villagers aren't that generous either.
To be honest, we're quite stingy.
You're right.
We're not the type to be overly friendly with others.
-We're not like that. -No, we're not.
You won't be able to help it.
I see.
If you leave like this,
when will we be able to meet again?
I'm sure we'll meet once again.
If I get to perform once again,
I'll invite you all to Pyongyang.
Let's eat.
-Thank you for the meal. -Thank you for the meal.
Thank you for the meal.
Eat up. Here.
Give us the meat dish.
Here.
Here you go.
Put that here.
Here.
-Eat up. -You too.
-Right? -Yes.
I haven't seen my husband for quite a while.
Where the heck is he?
Have some.
Goodness, I can't believe it.
-Hi, Mom. -Hey, honey.
-Hi. -Hey.
I'm sorry. I spent all day playing golf.
You weren't just playing golf.
It's all part of your business.
You're the best.
It's the best choice you've made in your lifetime.
What? Playing golf?
No. Agreeing to leave the business in the hands of a professional manager.
Look at how great the company is doing.
Are you being sarcastic?
No way.
Mom, you should tell her that
a manager may run our company,
but I'm taking care of many things.
I have to look into everything,
give orders, and confirm things.
Without me, this company would crumble. Do you know that?
Really?
Yes, I'm telling you.
If that's the case,
may I suggest something?
It's the most ideal business if we want to reform our company.
Let me hear it first. Tell me.
Never mind. You don't have any power anyway.
Forget about it.
What are you talking about?
Mom, say something. I guess you won't.
Look at the shares we have. We have quite a lot.
On top of that, I'm the eldest son.
So why don't I have any power?
Come on, tell me.
It's about establishing a scholarship foundation.
-What? -It's a foundation that supports children
from low-income families, whether they be in Korea or abroad,
and teaches classical music if they're talented.
Many companies do that nowadays.
I think we could send them to a prestigious music college
in Switzerland where all the musical geniuses gather.
Never mind.
Not everyone can do this.
What do you mean? We should do it.
Honey, do this.
You'll be raising musical geniuses.
How awesome is that?
-Do you think so? -Yes.
Are you sure you can do it?
Look at her sounding me out.
Do you think I wouldn't be able to do it? It's a cakewalk.
Then I'll introduce you to a staff, so get started.
Fine.
Do you want to go to the department store with me?
Okay. What do you want?
Keep me updated.
-Bye. -Okay.
You'll be supporting musical geniuses from all around the world.
Honey, you're so awesome.
You truly are.
And this awesome man is yours.
-You're the best. -You're so awesome.
ONE YEAR LATER
Did you not see him?
It won't be easy.
The reporters are posting articles about how Se-ri's Choice and Queens Group
have joined hands in raising musical geniuses,
and are holding performances once a year in Switzerland.
I'm reaching out to him
by posting these articles online.
But there's no guarantee that he'll read them
or show up in Switzerland.
It breaks my heart
to see you return in disappointment every time.
Waiting for him
is my only way of hanging in.
But Mom...
He...
found me every time.
No matter where I was.
He will
find me again someday.
You're right.
I'm rooting for you.
Should you be heading out?
I thought you were going to see Se-hyeong.
Right.
Our attorney is coming too.
He's filing for divorce while being incarcerated.
Even I haven't done that.
He's giving me a headache.
I should go now.
-Bye. -Bye.
Edelweiss symbolizes precious memories.
What should I do, Jeong Hyeok?
It's impossible for me to cherish you just as a memory.
So even if
we don't meet this year,
maybe next year.
If that doesn't work,
I'll anticipate the year after.
Until the day you find me,
I'll be waiting
and praying.
That's the decision I've made.
We only get to live one life.
But I have decided to spend mine
encountering the love of my life,
letting him go,
and waiting to meet once again.
That's what I've decided to do.
So if you feel the same way,
come to me.
I always do this.
I do well until right before the landing.
In life,
it's always the end that matters the most.
I don't think your landing was that bad.
I mean, I did land successfully, but the ropes are all entangled.
-I think you fell on the right spot. -Look at this.
No, let me correct myself. You didn't fall.
You descended.
I've missed you.
I knew it.
I knew
you'd be able...
to find me.
But I still can't believe
you've come all the way here.
It must've been difficult.
It must've been dangerous.
How?
How did you come here?
I got on the wrong train.
And that very train brought me here.
It brought me to the place I've yearned to come
every morning and night.
It brought me to my destination.
I heard you are very good at what you do,
but that you only accept phone calls
instead of allowing your clients to visit you.
A few years ago, I was arrested by the control officers
and had to spend some time behind bars.
Oh, dear.
Goodness, it must've been tough.
Don't get me started.
It was so terrible
that the spirit that had possessed me left me.
"Left"?
Doesn't that mean she's no longer spiritual?
You're right.
That's why I couldn't offer my services for some time.
But recently, a virgin ghost possessed me.
That's why I have outstanding foresight when it comes
to dating, marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
That's great news!
When do you think my daughter will get married?
Let me see.
There's only one man who's the love of her life.
But three years ago, they parted ways.
That means there'll be no more men in her life.
She's pretty good.
Shut up!
However, she'll become extremely successful.
She'll go abroad quite often as well.
With the amount of success she'll have, she won't need a man.
But still,
she's going to be lonely.
Could there be a solution to that?
The solution lies within the capital.
She could find a man in one year,
six months,
or even a month.
Which one do you prefer?
Pay her!
What are you doing?
I heard this fortune teller was good.
I was wondering when you'd get married.
Didn't you always tell me to live a trendy lifestyle?
Then let's live that way.
Being single is the trend nowadays.
Well, you are right about that, but...
I'll be busy preparing for my performance in Russia next month.
I'm going to rehearsal.
Okay.
Goodness, I know she's my daughter,
but she's just fabulous.
Ma'am.
I'd like you to write a one-month talisman.
Myeong Eun, let her be. She doesn't want to get married.
I never said it was for her.
Since she's so adamant about it,
I'll let her live a flourishing life.
But I'd like a man myself.
Give me the best one you have.
It's great news that you'll be moving to Pyongyang,
but we'll miss you terribly.
If you don't want to be looked down upon there,
you must look sophisticated.
Stop by my salon to get your hair done.
I'll give you the "Goodbye" hairstyle.
Thank you.
I guess that fortune teller wasn't that bad.
In any case, they are going far away.
It's great news that they're leaving to live a better life.
For the past 30 years, her husband worked in the dark
while eavesdropping on others.
Now he finally gets to work under the sun.
You're right. It's all thanks to Jeong Hyeok.
That's right.
By the way, didn't you say that he got a job
at 4,25 Arts Film Studio?
Yes, you're correct.
Then what exactly does he do there?
Products from the South? We sell no such things.
Are you positive?
I heard they bought them here.
That's impossible.
Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
I can't bear to take showers without them.
What? You look like you'd manage without a bar of soap.
Anyway, we don't have them here.
Gosh. We're not control officers.
You're not?
He may look like this,
but he's our captain.
Hey.
This is the most popular one these days.
It's a new kind of shampoo from Se-ri's Choice.
"Se-ri..."
Is this really that popular?
Of course.
It's the number-one best.
That wench must be making a ton of money.
You're right.
I miss her.
I miss my sister.
Sister, my foot.
I wonder if Captain Ri has departed already.
When we talked last week,
he said he was departing this weekend.
He must have left already.
And I'm sure Se-ri's there as well.
As you can see, the customers
love it.
That's great.
Good work, everyone.
You can go home now.
Right. I'm sure you all know
that I'll be on a two-week vacation starting tomorrow.
If something urgent pops up,
decide what to do among yourselves and push forward with it.
My phone will be turned off. I don't want any of you to call me.
Ma'am, are you going to Switzerland again?
Did you hide treasure there or something?
You're not Heidi, so why do you keep going there?
Goodbye.
-It's a guy, right? -It's lasting a while this time.
I think he's a foreigner. It's a long-distance one, right?
We may have to write up an English press release.
He just started.
I know.
Subtitle translation by Young-ju Kim