Love Untangled (2025) Movie Script
I was five when I first confessed my love.
It was a success,
but it happened on a grave.
And the boy was my cousin.
KANG-JIN, I LIKE YOU
The second time was in third grade.
I wrote "I like you" on a note,
and he wrote back, "I like you too."
Then he moved schools the very next day.
Seriously, why say yes in the first place?
Then it happened.
Three, two, one.
My curly hair genes started kicking in.
Three, two, one.
Unlike my fraternal twin Hye-ri,
my hair turned into a tangled mess,
and so did my life.
The day I was gonna ask out
the boy next door,
he left with Hye-ri instead,
her hair all sleek and perfect.
That's when I decided.
I'll never confess my love ever again.
Never.
I said never.
LOVE UNTANGLED
SIMPLE DIY HAIRSTYLES
Hey.
What are you doing?
Hey! It's my turn this week.
I gotta listen to Good Morning Pops.
Mom, she's breaking our deal.
Why all the fuss
this early in the morning?
She always does whatever she wants.
But she says she needs it to study.
And, Se-ri,
you only ever listen to Korean pop.
Then I want a CD player.
Sure, just trade your mom for one.
Here.
Honey.
What are you watching?
PAK SE-RI, GOLF QUEEN
-Come eat.
-Look, Se-ri. Check that out.
Nothing is impossible.
She's the best in the world.
-Some things are impossible.
-That's not true.
I said come eat.
Your name's Se-ri too.
Here, this hair right here.
This curly hair you gave me
is impossible to straighten.
Oh, come on.
That's money saved on perms.
Dad! It actually costs way more.
Do you know
how expensive straightening is?
Will you pay for it?
No breakfast if you don't come now!
Come eat!
All right.
-Hey, Oh-my-Seri!
-Hurry up!
Come on out!
Hye-ri was being a pain again
this morning.
Yeah?
What now?
-I won.
-Give it.
Here.
Hey, is it true
she came top in her school again?
Whatever, I don't care.
What's this?
Hey, you two are nothing alike.
Are you really sisters?
Da-ul, don't push it.
Yeah, and Oh-my-Seri here
is far cuter than Hye-ri.
-Sol-ji.
-Hmm?
Do you owe Se-ri or something?
Se-ri, just this once,
can we switch deskmates?
Why? You have Sung-rae again?
I can tolerate him,
but not as my deskmate.
My ears can't take it.
Hey!
Oh-my-Seri and Solbangul!
What a lovely day!
It's him.
Hurry, let's go.
Hey!
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
Here.
-It looks so heavy.
-Just take it.
It's Kim Hyun.
Isn't that Hyun?
Look at him!
It's Kim Hyun!
Kim Hyun.
The boy that half of my school
has a crush on.
Did he just wave at me?
Do you know her?
What was that?
Why did he wave at you?
Well,
at the beach yesterday--
-Yes, what?
-Go on.
It was nice out, so I went for a swim.
KIM HYUN
What are you doing here?
Same school, huh?
I thought only I knew this spot.
That's what I thought too.
Wait, he left his clothes
right next to yours?
Yeah.
Why? Why did he do that?
Maybe it means something.
Seems flirty.
Guys, excuse us.
Not interested in any of that.
Make way. Let us through.
Move it.
1ST SEMESTER 2ND MOCK EXAM
SENIOR CLASS RANKINGS
Why are you even looking?
You're not on it.
-Hyun.
-It's really him.
100TH, KIM HYUN
Se-ri, he's moving
to the self-study room, then.
The self-study room is
only for the top 100 students.
Legend has it,
if you ask someone out there,
it always works.
No more ocean swims for me.
I always get hungry in there.
I'm too sticky to go for tteokbokki,
but too lazy to go home and shower.
But I always end up craving tteokbokki.
And it tastes better when you eat out.
Hey, have you been to Cheongsu Snacks?
Sung-rae.
You have?
Now I get why they say
their ears hurt around you.
Who said that?
Was it Sol-ji?
Hey, Ma Sol-ji!
Ever been to Cheongsu Snacks?
Stop talking, will you? You talk too much.
Don't you have stuff to do?
Finished writing lines?
Lines? Of course
I haven't.
Attention.
Bow.
Good morning.
Today, I need to tell you
some bad news.
The school trip you missed last year
because of the typhoon,
you're going this year.
Quiet!
What kind of school sends seniors
on a school trip?
The school board has lost it.
So, for your lines assignment,
I want two notebooks a week.
-What?
-Oh no!
Please!
Over here.
I'm open!
-Wow.
-Nice one!
Good shot.
-Hey.
-Huh?
To Won-yeong!
-Right here.
-Pass it!
One more pass.
-Nice!
-All right.
I'm doing it.
Here you go.
Ma'am.
I'll take a Neverstop.
Could you keep this
for the tall boy playing--
Kim Hyun?
Yes! How did you know?
There are just too many SRs today.
Su-rin, Seong-ryeon, and now Se-ri.
Think of something unique
to catch his eye.
With all those, his bladder's gonna burst.
FOR HYUN
FROM JI-HYE
Can I have one?
It's hot.
Rock, paper, scissors.
-Loser eats this?
-Yeah.
Park Se-ri.
Flintstone.
Flintstone's real name is Ko In-jung.
Done some brushing today, have you?
The nickname
comes from her Bronze Age hairstyle.
Just calmed it down a bit.
Together, we used to straighten our hair
with pencil boards.
You're into Hyun too?
PARK SE-RI
"Park Se-ri."
It's a pretty name.
It suits you.
PARK SE-RI
Hey!
Help!
Hey, wake up!
You gotta be kidding me!
You okay?
Are you all right now?
You really scared me.
Why did you go in if you can't even swim?
What the hell?
Damn it! Stay out of the water, mister.
It's dangerous.
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
FACULTY ROOM
I see, so that's what happened.
Don't distract others, though,
even if you're not taking the CSAT.
I know you're a year older,
but try to get along with everyone.
Breaking news! Someone's here!
This is huge!
You always say that.
-Guess what I saw in the faculty room.
-What? What is it?
Today, we have a new student
joining us all the way from Seoul.
-Seoul?
-Introduce yourself.
I'm Han Yun-seok.
That's it?
That's it.
Look at his leg.
Bet he caused trouble before coming here.
-Take the seat at the back.
-I heard he got held back a year.
What? He got held back?
Se-ri, what's all that jabber?
Yun-seok.
Don't cause trouble.
-And, all of you, be nice to him.
-Yes, sir.
How many days till the CSAT?
184 days.
What's our job as seniors?
Studying.
That's all.
We meet again.
Mister.
Yeah.
So this must be from yesterday.
Still, you're lucky I was there.
That was a close one.
Mister.
Right.
Hey, what was that? You know each other?
No. We met at the beach yesterday.
Huh? At the beach?
Doing what?
It's a long story.
You went there for Hyun?
-Right?
-No, I didn't.
-Come on.
-You did.
You definitely did!
-You didn't?
-I said no!
You did!
-Yes, you did.
-Just tell us.
Hey. Isn't that Sung-rae?
What is he doing?
Hey, what are you doing?
Why are you creeping like that?
Look at Yun-seok.
Umbrella, bags, crutch.
He's got his hands full.
Then why don't you go help him?
Well, I don't really want to make a fuss.
Sung-rae, you are
the walking, talking fuss.
What? Come on!
You're getting all wet.
Mister.
-I'm fine.
-No, you're not.
We're gonna be late. Walk faster.
Please.
Look.
Now Se-ri is helping him.
Stop, you three.
Sung-rae, get over here.
Your buddy's struggling with a bad leg
in the rain,
and you look perfectly dry and cozy.
It's not like that--
Don't just stand there. Take his bag.
Se-ri, do you have anything to say?
Me?
It's just the rain.
You know me. I didn't get a perm.
Not that.
Your name tag.
What? Where did it go?
I put it on this morning, but it's gone.
You'd better have it on tomorrow
or I'm making you an appointment
for some extra curls.
Actually, I
PILOT SITE FOR SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
Run!
Stop pushing!
Hey.
Over there.
Oh my.
He looks so helpless.
Why does he keep getting on my nerves?
Oppa.
Enjoy your meal.
He's our classmate.
What's with the formality?
But he's older, so he's an oppa.
There's no need.
See? Mister wants it that way.
Se-ri, you're one to talk.
Why do you call him "Mister"?
Yeah, you can just call him oppa.
Nah, I just can't say that, ever.
I've never said that my whole life.
I'm almost allergic to it.
Whatever's fine.
All right, Yun-seok.
Let's keep it casual around here.
Eat up.
Shall we do that, then?
I mean, can I?
By the way, oppa,
I heard Se-ri rescued you at the beach.
Huh?
That means she's your savior.
Right?
Yun-seok, I'm your lifesaver, aren't I?
I carried your umbrella earlier
and even grabbed your lunch.
Ice cream.
Ice cream!
-Thanks for the ice cream.
-Sure.
I'm not saying it because of this,
but you're kinda cool.
Hey, you barely even know him.
I heard you're ditching the CSAT.
How did you know?
Well, our teacher
Anyway, you have my respect.
Giving up is never easy.
-Look at me. I can't let go.
-What's this?
Hold still.
PARK SE-RI
Wow, that looks real.
But, Se-ri,
what'd you really do with your name tag?
I wish I knew!
Maybe someone took it?
PARK SE-RI
They say keeping someone's name tag
makes them like you back.
Someone must have a crush on you.
She's right.
Someone must've taken it.
Someone's clearly holding on to it!
He's keeping it safe for you!
You really think someone took it?
Man, that makes it tough.
I'm already into Hyun.
What if he shows up with my name tag
and says he likes me?
I'm sorry. Are you okay?
Yeah.
Yes, well, I'm fine.
I'm so sorry.
-What are you doing?
-Hurry up!
I'm coming!
You're really okay, right? See you around.
Hey! Get it together, man!
Move up!
I think he knows what he's doing.
You saw him smile? That gaze was intense.
Are you serious? He was looking at me?
I'm telling you,
he was totally flirting with you.
Maybe he hit you on purpose
just to come over.
Right?
I don't think so.
What do you mean?
I just don't think he did it on purpose.
Oh yeah? Are your eyes that fast?
It was clearly an accident--
Hey!
Whatever. Se-ri, don't listen to him.
Forget it. What's his problem?
Let's go.
Can't you read the room, bro?
I heard Hyun's into Lee Hyo-ri.
Really?
Yeah, he prefers her to Sung Yu-ri.
It's the long, straight hair.
Hey! Se-ri!
Breaking news!
What is it?
I'm not in the mood right now.
She's got straight hair!
Oh, come on. You guys are on that too?
No, Flintstone came with straight hair!
What? Who? Flintstone?
You mean our Flintstone?
Flintstone?
Flintstone.
How
how did you
Oh, this? I got a straight perm.
I'm not buying it.
You've had them so many times before.
It's not just any straight perm.
Magic.
Magic straight perm.
What's more,
it's a Seoul magic straight perm.
Where?
Rose Hair Salon.
How much?
200,000.
What? 200,000 won?
SPECIAL DEAL
ALL LENGTHS 200,000 WON!
SEOUL MAGIC STRAIGHRAINPROOF AND NATURAL!
Hi there. Do you have any questions?
ROSE HAIR SALON
Yes, about the Seoul magic straight perm.
I've tried so many straight perms,
but they never lasted a day.
What's so different about this one?
What's different?
It's just a whole different process.
Different chemicals, different equipment.
It straightens your hair
like you were born with it.
But anyway,
your hair
It's quite something.
Well, it's still doable.
Would you like to try it?
1000 WON
CONGRATS ON STARTING HIGH SCHOOL!
FROM DAD
ROSE HAIR SALON
Mom, let me help.
Go inside. I got this.
Let me help.
-"Mom"?
-It's fine, really.
Let's go in.
It's working!
What is?
Look.
It's all about the angle and spacing.
I should've tried this sooner.
"Wonder ful."
"Ideas."
Amazing, isn't it?
-You want one?
-Yeah.
Want me to make you one?
Me too.
Not bad at all. It'll save time.
Yun-seok?
What are you doing here?
I was just passing by.
What about you?
Getting a haircut?
No. This is my mom's place.
Oh, really?
Well then, I guess I better say hello.
Wait!
Yun-seok, is that you?
Ma'am. Good afternoon.
Yun-seok
I mean, oppa and I are in the same class.
My name is Park Se-ri.
The one with the crazy curls?
So you're friends with Yun-seok.
Yes, that's right.
You know I saved him
in the water, don't you?
What?
I mean, what if I hadn't been there?
Just thinking about it
makes my hands shake.
I wonder why he was in there
when he can't even swim.
Mom.
I didn't mean to go in. I just slipped.
I see.
You saved his life.
That's right.
I saved him.
You know, I literally risked my life
for Yun-seok that day.
Se-ri, was it?
Are you still interested
in that magic straight perm?
Of course I am! I'm more than interested.
I see.
You know,
it's been tough for Yun-seok
with that cast on his leg.
And he has no friends.
Pardon?
What do you mean?
We are super close! Aren't we?
Oppa is in good hands with me.
All right.
If you help him out till his cast's off,
then I'll think about
giving you that magic straight perm.
Really?
Yes, of course!
You have nothing to worry about.
-Okay.
-Leave it to me!
Hmm?
Wow, looks delicious.
I'm off!
-What about breakfast?
-It's fine. I'm busy!
-I can do it.
-Come on out.
-Good morning.
-Hi.
Can't you see he's injured?
Come on!
ROSE HAIR SALON
SEOUL MAGIC STRAIGHT PERM
Check out Rose Hair Salon.
Come to Rose Hair,
the best spot for straight perms.
Rose Hair Salon.
Try the Seoul magic straight.
Excuse me, Mr. Curls.
"Mr. Curls"?
Come here and your hair
will be straight as ever.
Why would I want to do that, huh?
It looks good.
No, I don't think you get it.
This Seoul magic straight
will actually straighten your hair.
I got this in Seoul.
Cost me 150,000 won.
What the
You don't need to do this.
Hey, come on. Give them back.
Let go!
Give me that!
I said--
Oh no!
What are you doing?
Just stand still for a second.
-You okay?
-Maybe I broke my rib.
Should've played smarter.
Good thing I know how to land.
If it happened to you, you'd be dead.
Yeah, right. I'd have made the shot.
What are you talking about?
You think you can ball? Are you that good?
Hey.
Is he gone?
Huh?
Man, that was really close.
I can't let him see me looking like this.
Like what? You look the same.
Han Yun-seok.
We're in trouble.
-Darn it.
-What is it?
Follow me.
-Why? Where are we going?
-Hurry up!
Be careful.
Oh God!
Hey, are you all right?
Oh no. Your cast's soaked.
What's this place anyway?
This is my dad's storage room.
Wait.
Here.
You can get changed there. I won't look.
Is this yours?
No, that's my dad's.
Everything here is his.
Are you done?
Yeah.
All of this is your dad's too?
Yep.
Oh, except for this. This is my spot.
Do you like comic books?
No.
I mean,
I've just never read one.
What?
You've never read a comic book before?
That's right.
Hey.
I don't show these to just anyone.
Sit down.
They're my dad's, so no lending.
But you can come read sometimes.
I'll allow it.
No, I'm fine.
Hey, Yun-seok.
Seriously, you cannot miss out on this.
Here.
For God's sake.
You have a long way to go.
You should come by more to read.
The padlock combination here is
four, eight, six.
What?
-Four, eight, six?
-Hey, keep it down!
Someone could hear you.
Who? There's someone else here?
No, I mean we don't want
anyone else knowing it's 486 too.
-Two? 4862?
-No.
No, it's not 4862!
Come on!
Give me your hand.
I'll write it down for you.
No, I got it. It's 486.
Hey! Shush!
Make sure you keep this a secret.
Only my dad and I come here.
Especially Sung-rae.
If he ever finds out, it'll all be over.
Ugh, my ears still hurt because of him.
GO FOR HYUN'S HEARFirst of all, thank you all so much
OPERATION
"LOVE CONFESSION IN SELF-STUDY ROOM"
for taking part
in the biggest moment of my life.
Don't be silly, girl. No way I'd miss it.
We're friends, aren't we?
Here.
-This is how you fold it, right?
-Yeah.
What are we doing?
What else?
Oh-my-Seri is going to ask Hyun out.
You can fold crane eggs, can't you?
Crane eggs?
Crane's eggs?
Crane eggs.
We'll fold each with all our hearts
and make exactly 1,000.
You think 1,000 is enough?
Mi-jin from the next class
folded 1,000 cranes, not eggs.
Then we'll make 10,000.
-What?
-10,000?
-Seriously?
-Yeah.
-Not possible.
-We can do it!
-Too many.
-Sounds great.
-No, it doesn't.
-You fold 1,000.
-No.
-Let's do it.
Yun-seok.
Where are you going?
Don't you realize
how big your role is here?
My role?
Yes.
"Seoul magic straight perm.
Han Yun-seok in charge."
But I'm not good at paper folding--
You're our friend, aren't you?
That's right.
I guess Seoul kids
are all about themselves.
No, it's fine. Let him go.
He's probably super busy
with something else.
This is what I get for saving his life.
-Uh-oh.
-Oh dear.
It's all right.
Now,
from here,
make one more triangle.
Hey, that's a good-looking triangle.
-Read it aloud. "Until."
-"Until."
"I didn't know what I wanted
until I met you."
"I didn't know what I wanted
until I met you."
"Until" is a conjunction
When did you fold so many?
Hey!
Was I walking too fast? Sorry.
It's okay.
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
You owe me three notebooks next week.
Wait, sir.
Please.
You want four?
Han Yun-seok.
Why aren't you turning in your lines?
Oh, I hurt my leg, so--
And you lost your mind too?
Do you write with your foot?
BAEK SUNG-RAE
Bro.
No reasoning with him. He's the law.
Hey, why not?
It could mess with my exams.
What are you gonna do then?
It's just one day.
Do you know how much each day matters
to the school's top student?
Shoot.
Hwang Sang-cheol.
Switch with me just once.
It's really important.
I said no! It's not happening!
I really wasn't gonna say this,
but do you think he'll say yes?
You think Hyun's that desperate?
Wake up.
You must know
you're just not on his level.
What's that chalk-covered nerd
rambling about?
He must be insane!
Someone needs to switch seats with her
to ask Hyun out in the self-study room.
What a jerk move.
-What's he got besides good grades?
-Ignore him.
Hand me my bag. I'll carry it.
I can carry it myself, you know.
Thanks.
Wait.
Here.
Se-ri.
Are you crying?
I mean,
who does Sang-cheol think he is?
Hey
Look
You forgot this.
I don't care. Go inside.
JUNE MOCK EXAM FOR 1999 CSAHan Yun-seok.
Are you taking the mock exam?
Yes.
All right.
Finished?
Yes.
I thought you said you don't read comics.
You told me to.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
I'm praying with all my heart and soul.
But it's already submitted.
Be quiet.
I'm being serious right now.
Honestly,
I don't know what I'll do with my life.
There's nothing I'm good at
or really like.
That's not true.
There's something you're good at.
What?
Swimming.
Well, I guess so.
That's how I met Hyun too.
Seriously,
the second I get my hair straightened,
I swear I'm gonna tell Hyun how I feel.
Is straight hair necessary?
Of course.
Who on earth would like this hair?
Hey.
What's this?
You filled up the whole thing?
I don't know what to say.
I don't get why
this is so important, but sure.
Of course it's important.
It means everything.
But these are useless in the end.
Han Yun-seok,
this is your problem.
Does it have to be useful
to mean something?
There's a bit of everyone's heart in here.
Me, you, and the guys.
Even if Hyun rejects me,
the times we shared will stay in here.
But, of course,
Hyun wouldn't do that to me.
All right. I shall also give you a gift.
Pretty, isn't it?
You can use it to write your lines.
But our teacher's just ridiculous.
Why is he making you write lines too?
Yeah. I've done lots of weird stuff
since I moved here.
Yun-seok.
You
you got your cast off!
-Yeah.
-Congratulations, Yun-seok!
I mean, oppa.
Hello, Se-ri.
Good morning.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Do you want to come by and get your perm?
I'll do it for free.
What?
Really?
You're really going to do it for free?
Thank you so much!
-Shall we do it today?
-Oh, well
Not today. I'll come by when I'm prepared.
"Prepared"?
Oh, it's nothing.
Hey, what's going on?
Se-ri, look.
What is it?
What?
"Han Yun-seok"?
Hey!
Yun-seok.
What's that all about?
You needed a spot in the study room.
What?
Oh my God!
You're freaking awesome!
You're seriously the best, for real!
What? Aren't you guys glad?
What's wrong?
Well, it's not that.
It looks like Hyun got bumped out.
I can't find his name anywhere.
100TH PLACE, SON HAE-GYO
He was just trying to help you.
-Bok-hee.
-Hi.
-You busy?
-Not at all.
Have some of this.
You shouldn't have. Thanks for this.
Did you hear about Jang-mi
from down the street?
Rose Hair?
Everyone's making a fuss
about her son topping the exam.
Yeah, but I also heard
he's not taking the CSAT.
Life's unfair, isn't it?
Exactly.
They say her husband's a professor
at Seongbuk University Hospital in Seoul,
and his family is a big deal.
-Is that so?
-Yeah.
Then what are the two of them
doing way out here?
He was pathologically jealous of his wife,
and he bullied his kid,
never happy with anything he did.
But he's such a good kid.
I know.
Hurt deep down,
he couldn't settle at his old school,
and the stress has him
sitting out this year's CSAT.
Oh dear.
Apparently, Jang-mi's sister
lives in America,
and she wants her to come.
Yun-seok?
Se-ri, you're here.
Dad?
What?
Yun-seok.
What are you doing there?
Oh, I made him stay for some ramyeon.
Ramyeon?
Let's see.
So,
about earlier
Sorry for storming off like that.
It's okay.
By the way,
I guess you're smarter than you look.
Smarter than I look?
Yun-seok, do you like taking pictures?
-Pardon me?
-Here.
These are disposable cameras.
You can come and take as many as you need.
There's a ton back there.
My dad runs a photo studio.
Se-ri, did you guess well on the test?
Dad, don't say that.
I'm already feeling down about the exam.
What for? You never do well on exams.
Dad, stop.
Don't you have any expectations of me?
Of course I do.
Just not about your grades.
That's the same as nothing.
But you expect a lot from Hye-ri.
Tell me, has Hye-ri ever gotten you
a glass of water?
-Never.
-Exactly.
-Yeah!
-Yeah!
That's why you're the best!
-Right?
-Right.
Stop pulling your hair down.
You'll have no hair left to straighten.
Just let me have this.
Hyun's gonna be there too.
Hey, so how will you ask Hyun out?
That's the thing. What do I do?
Give her a break.
You're stressing her out.
Well, I didn't mean to.
It's a shame
after everything we've prepared.
Don't you agree?
School trip.
What did you say?
I can do it on our school trip.
I like it. It will have a campfire
and the perfect vibe.
And we'll be out of our uniforms.
Coming through, guys.
Why are you coming this way?
Not going to PE?
I gotta leave this with the teacher first.
What is it?
-What's this?
-What's this?
Oh my. It's so pretty.
Hey!
No touching.
My aunt sent it to me from America,
and it's expensive.
If you're that worried,
just stay here and look after it yourself.
No, we're playing buddyball today.
I love playing buddyball.
Stop dawdling, and, everyone, partner up.
If the person wearing the vest
gets hit, both are out.
Want to team up with me?
How dare you, Flintstone.
Sure. Go get a vest. I'll be the thrower.
What?
Be my buddy?
Okay, sure.
Who's attacking first?
I need one from each side.
All right.
You guys?
You.
Hey.
-Me?
-Yeah.
Here we go.
What?
In front of you.
Guard the vests!
Catch!
Are you insane?
Wait, I wasn't really trying to dodge it.
Seriously?
Why is she glued to him like that?
Nice!
Hey! Over there!
-Here!
-Sol-ji, shield me!
Go, Class 7!
Class 7!
-Get Se-ri!
-Watch your arm.
-Behind!
-Nice!
Nice!
Sung-rae,
you did that on purpose, didn't you?
Over here!
Oh-my-Seri, you okay?
-She's fine!
-What were you thinking?
-Head inside, all of you.
-Shit!
Everyone inside.
Crap.
Oh man.
Come on!
Seriously, why did I do that?
Yun-seok, this is Se-ri.
What are you up to? Are you well?
Man
Yun-seok, this is Se-ri.
I'm sorry about earlier.
You know, it wasn't on purpose.
I don't know why I did that.
But I felt safe behind you.
Wait, what? What am I saying?
I can't with this.
Who's this?
You have one message.
Se-ri.
This is Hyun from Class 4.
Today was fun.
But that must've hurt.
You saved me out there.
Thanks.
I'll see you around.
You have one message.
Hey, it's Yun-seok.
How's your face?
I feel bad just leaving you like that.
I'm not mad at you, so don't worry.
Don't go rubbing eggs on that bruise.
You could get salmonella.
Get some ointment instead.
It'll heal faster that way.
All right. See you tomorrow.
Bye.
YOUTH RETREAT CENTER FACILITY MAP
-We'll take this path.
-Right.
The problem is getting the power.
Then, Ha-young,
you guys set up this area.
The main thing is getting power.
-I'll get it from right here.
-Hey!
-Come on.
-Don't ruin it.
Guys.
-Dang, girl.
-Yikes.
-How'd you even
-It's fine.
I'm all right.
Anyway, where were we?
Here.
-Electricity.
-That's right.
Where can we get it from?
Thanks.
-From here?
-Well
I'll take care of it.
Sung-rae, you know,
you're a real pro at this.
If this works,
Hyun's gonna be so into you.
You picked out baby names?
Better start thinking now.
Hey.
I'll catch you guys later.
You're leaving?
-Bro.
-We've just started.
-We have a job for you too.
-Okay.
All right, then, you can't complain later!
That's Park Chan-ho!
MOBILE GRADUATION PHOTO STUDIO
Three, two, one.
Great.
-Hey, look at you.
-That's a villain's beard.
-So pointy.
-What's that on your chin?
-Ahem!
-Is that seaweed?
My goodness,
look what her dad made her wear.
Golfer Pak Se-ri and her caddie!
Look, like this.
Fists in the air.
Good.
Take your socks off.
Take them off.
Oh, come on.
Dad, is this really necessary?
Seriously
Give me a break.
Why is Dad making me do this?
Ugh.
God, I hate my hair.
Well, I like it.
Ready?
All right, here we go.
Let's see that pose.
Mr. Caddie.
-You gotta celebrate with her.
-Bigger smile!
-Okay.
-All right, look happy!
What's wrong with your face?
You're excited!
Good!
Hello.
Hi, Se-ri.
-It's hot.
-Oops. I'm sorry.
Are you okay? My goodness.
Se-ri.
I'm just so busy at the moment.
Can you go sit in the shampoo chair
for now?
Okay.
Oops. I didn't see that.
That must have hurt.
All right.
Yun-seok!
Can you shampoo Se-ri for me?
What?
You want him to do it?
He's pretty good at it.
I'm really sorry.
Okay.
Here I go.
Sorry.
You okay?
Here I go again.
Okay.
All done.
Have a good day.
You must be so happy with it.
It turned out perfectly.
-Do you mean it?
-Of course.
I guess I'll take this out for a spin.
Oh yeah.
-I feel good.
-Come again. No washing today!
All right.
Okay.
Did he get a Seoul magic straight too?
Sure, of course.
I see.
Wait, what's going on here?
This is odd.
Huh?
Yun-seok.
Did you use conditioner on her?
Oh, did I?
You weren't supposed to do that!
The perm won't take now.
Really?
Don't act clueless.
You know better than I do.
This isn't like you at all.
What were you thinking?
Mom, I'll be back in a bit.
Wait, where are you going?
What's gotten into him?
Se-ri, sorry about that.
I'll wash your hair again.
Hurry now.
Come on, hurry.
Quiet!
Anyone heard from Se-ri?
There, she's coming!
-So pretty!
-It's amazing!
Hey, the curls are completely gone!
It's, like, crazy smooth.
Looks great. It's worth the money.
You're just too idealistic
Your gaze alone
Won't get a girl to make a move
Girls like that don't exist
And I'm no different
Just like this
Hello!
Nice to see you.
-Mr. Park, hello.
-Hi!
Look over here. That's it!
-That's enough.
-Wait, just one more.
Take one with Won-yeong.
Three, two, one.
Okay! Three, two, one!
"Letter to my parents."
"Mother, Father, it's me, Sang-cheol."
"I know things have been tough."
"Not realizing how hard
last year's economy hit us,
I just kept whining
and made it harder on you."
"Mother, Father."
"You always say sorry to me."
"But you've done nothing wrong."
-He's here.
-Yeah.
Hey!
It's beautiful.
Good work. It's lovely.
Oppa.
The blanket.
Right. Yes.
Se-ri.
Are you ready?
Stay focused.
You can do this. You look amazing.
-You've got this.
-So pretty.
-You hear me?
-Give it.
"I will repay every last bit."
"Thank you,
and I'm sorry."
You startled me.
-"I love you."
-Follow me.
Why?
"Even in another life,
I'd choose to be your son."
-Quickly.
-What?
Hello, everyone.
I'm Garam High's official photographer,
Park Hong-il.
Go that way.
-That way?
-Yeah.
I'm back.
-Come.
-Scoot over.
Sit down.
I wonder who put all these lights up.
It's pretty.
Yeah.
I like your new hair.
The crane eggs.
That was you, right?
How did you know?
The jar had "Park Hong-il"
written on the bottom.
Isn't that your dad?
It was cute.
When you blocked that ball for me too.
Man, you were super athletic.
Right. Yeah.
I should've known when I saw you
swimming that well at our beach.
"Our beach"?
Only you and I know that spot.
What are they saying?
Don't know.
-Can you hear them?
-No.
So
did you want to say something to me?
Yes, I did.
That's right.
Well, say it. You're making me nervous.
-What's happening?
-Huh?
What are they saying?
Shush, I can't hear them.
Ah, with our love
Hyun.
Yeah?
I liked you a lot.
Because of you, I got a straight perm
and made those crane eggs too.
But,
now that I'm here in front of you,
I can't stop thinking about someone else.
And bring light within
Ah, with our love
They're leaving.
Let's go.
Forever unchanging
We'll reach out to dark places
Did you tell him?
You guys dating now?
I dunno, stop asking.
Why?
What happened?
Be quiet. We'll get in trouble.
Ah, with our love
Forever unchanging
I always thought I had to change
for someone to like me.
Like I needed to be better and prettier.
But
I don't think about any of that
when I'm with him.
Is that right?
Wow.
I don't know who it is,
but I'm jealous of him.
You must like him a lot.
You think so?
Uh, I got Audition Vol. 2 for you.
Okay.
I've got studying to do, so you go ahead.
AUDITION
But you can't take it home.
I'll dive into it after the exam.
Darn it.
My hair keeps falling.
I don't know what to do with it.
Yun-seok.
Don't you have any questions for me?
About what?
About me and Hyun.
You're not curious?
How did it go?
Well,
I didn't ask him.
Why not?
Well,
I need to study.
Don't tell the others though.
They'll be disappointed.
All right.
And, Yun-seok
can you buy me a giant taffy
to wish me luck for my exam?
You think bigger taffy
means better scores?
Man, you're so
All right, just read your comic book.
Seriously.
8 DAYS UNTIL THE CSAHey.
Stop distracting me. I'm studying.
Forget studying.
It's time to practice guessing.
I could've studied more
if we didn't have to do lines.
I just want it all to be over.
I want to go see the ocean.
It's so pretty in winter.
If it snows,
it'll look like Flintstone's snow globe.
You live right by the ocean,
and you're not tired of it?
And have you ever seen snow in Busan?
Still, it's possible.
Hey.
Isn't that Yun-seok?
What?
That looks like Flintstone.
Where did you find something like that?
Oh, Se-ri asked for a big one.
Is it too big?
The bigger, the better.
Maybe I'll try the CSAT next year.
Really?
I thought you just hated the idea.
I don't know.
I think I can take it now.
What?
Here.
What is this?
You asked for a giant taffy.
Right.
Thanks.
Hey! Yun-seok!
Um
Are you
and Flintstone close?
Flintstone?
No.
Then why are you two hanging out?
What, can't I hang out
with a school friend?
Friend? Since when were you two friends?
Se-ri, good luck tomorrow.
Hey, wait!
You've got this!
Hey!
Han Yun-seok!
Seriously, what the heck?
Se-ri.
-Here.
-I'm really sorry.
There's no way I can go today.
Dad, it's fine. How old do you think I am?
Mine is close by, so I can go alone.
Didn't I tell you?
I said don't eat that
because it might've gone bad.
Se-ri, should I take you there?
It's okay, really. Just go with Hye-ri.
Too bad it's not the same test site.
Good luck, Hye-ri.
-Thanks.
-Be right back.
All right. See you.
Aim for the top!
COLLEGE MEANS DATING
Nothing can stop you!
Good luck.
GOOD LUCK WITH THE EXAM
GET A PERFECT SCORE
1999 COLLEGE SCHOLASTIC ABILITY TESYou got this!
You got this!
I'm sorry.
Go crush it!
Hey!
Se-ri,
good luck with the exam.
Okay, thanks.
Oops.
You've got this!
Two times two is four.
-So
-Yes!
the answer is four.
Goodness, how long will this last?
Gosh, that's just great for our trip.
Show some pity, will you?
Se-ri.
Aren't you gonna
check the answers at all?
Every six months, the interest
I think I skipped a line
in my answer sheet!
Hey.
It's all right. Who knows?
Maybe you scored higher that way.
You're right.
Everyone,
you've done well.
And for those of you who think
writing lines cost you the exam,
I was just helping with an excuse.
You would've wrecked it anyway.
Well,
you can't change the results now.
So from now on,
have all the fun you want.
Yes, sir!
If you're interested,
come to the jokbal alley by seven.
Jokbal!
How about some tteokbokki
to raise our spirits?
Sounds good.
I can't believe
food is on your mind even now.
Of course.
Hey, actually,
I gotta go do some stuff for my mom.
You're not eating?
No.
Okay.
-Goodbye.
-Bye.
I've got some stuff to do too.
You guys go ahead.
Really?
That's a bummer.
-I know.
-See you!
Se-ri.
What was that?
Walk a bit more?
Shall we?
Okay.
Let's race!
Hey, wait for me!
Whoa!
You're pretty fast.
Careful.
Hey.
Do you remember I saved you right here?
-Of course I do.
-Yeah?
Seriously, what were you thinking
when you jumped in here?
Honestly?
That day,
I was thinking about what would happen
if those waves took me.
I was having a really hard time.
But then, funnily enough,
I saw someone swimming there.
She was having so much fun.
PARK SE-RI
-Where did you--
-I was holding onto it.
To remember the person who saved me.
I'm so glad it was you, Se-ri.
Se-ri.
I like you.
We're here again.
Yeah.
Hey,
what are you doing on Sunday?
I'll be seeing you.
Oh, is that so?
Okay.
I'll see you then.
Mom.
Oh.
Hi.
Looks like
I need to go to Seoul on Sunday.
Why all of a sudden?
I heard there's new equipment
at the suppliers' in Seoul.
You know I'm nothing without my equipment.
Want me to come with you?
No.
People will wonder why the shop's closed.
You should stay and explain to them.
Okay.
Do we have everything?
I'm off now. Take care of Busan for me.
Don't worry. Busan's in safe hands.
That's reassuring.
Se-ri, hurry up!
See you on Sunday.
Okay. Enjoy your trip.
All right, let's go.
Okay.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Yeah, bye!
Aren't you coming?
I said okay!
Will you hurry up?
Hi, Sol-ji.
Sunday at Gwangalli Beach, right?
I'm counting on all of you.
You guys are the best.
Thank you so much.
You heard her.
This is the last project
of our school days.
Aren't you cold?
Sure, it's cold,
but we can't miss the stars.
My sweet Hye-ri and Se-ri,
I hope all your dreams come true,
and you have happy lives.
Wait.
What about me?
-Your dream's already come true.
-It has?
You married me.
You must be insane!
-What?
-Unbelievable.
You said that was your dream
when you asked me out.
Zip it, old man.
Hey! Speed it up!
Is this right?
-This?
-No.
-Stick it here?
-Yeah.
It won't stand.
-Ha-young.
-Yeah?
Look. Is this okay?
Yeah, looks good.
Hey, they're coming!
-What?
-Come on!
Run!
You must be cold.
What?
No, I'm okay.
No!
-Go?
-Now?
I knew you'd need this.
Oh, thanks.
Do you want to go inside?
Huh?
No, I'm fine.
Not now. Go back inside.
Huh? To the right?
-Right?
-Okay.
That way.
Wait, is that the cue? Should we hit play?
-Se-ri, just a moment.
-Huh?
Go back inside! Go inside!
I need to use a phone.
Just wait. Wait for my cue!
What?
Wait!
Hey.
Are you okay?
Se-ri, I'm sorry.
I need to go to Seoul right now.
My mom's in the hospital.
SE-RI YUN-SEOK
Se-ri.
It's fine. We can do it again.
I'm so sorry. You all worked so hard.
Don't worry. We'll do it again.
Please leave a message.
Yun-seok.
I can't seem to reach you.
Is your mom doing okay?
Leave me a voicemail
when you get the chance.
I'll be waiting.
I LIKE YOU TOO
Have you gotten taller?
It's been quite a while.
Is that how you greet your father?
She slipped on the stairs.
You know how clumsy she can be.
I heard you skipped the CSAT.
She never cared about your studies.
And she calls herself a mother.
So you did this to her?
This is why I don't trust her.
She said you're happier
and more cheerful down there,
but you've just become rude and dumb.
Han Yun-seok.
Get back home.
FOR RENMan, what happened to him?
I wish he could just call us.
My mom says the realtor received a call.
Apparently, the paperwork's all done.
But the call wasn't from Yun-seok's mom.
What does that mean?
Her husband's a professor
at Seongbuk University Hospital.
He bullied his kid,
never happy with anything he did.
I have to go.
Se-ri!
Where are you going?
Se-ri!
This is Saemaeul Train No. 11,
bound for Seoul Station.
SAEMAEUL TRAIN TICKEBUSAN TO SEOUL
Show your love through giving.
SEONGBUK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Well
Excuse me.
Is there a patient
named Baek Jang-mi here?
BAEK JANG-MI
Auntie called.
She said to come to America now
because once we return home,
he'll never let us leave again.
We should go, right?
To be honest, I don't know what to do.
I don't want to go.
Mom.
I don't want to leave.
I just
I just want to go back to Busan.
Hi.
It's me.
I can't get a hold of you.
I have something to tell you.
Yun-seok.
I miss you.
I miss you so much.
Hi, it's me.
I can't get a hold of you.
I have something to tell you.
I thought about it while you were gone.
I don't think I see you
as anything more than a friend.
And
if we keep spending time together,
it'll probably lead to misunderstandings.
It's better if we stop seeing each other.
Don't call me anymore.
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Park Se-ri.
Se-ri.
Wow, I never thought I'd see this day.
-Well done.
-Thank you.
-Jang Yun-ho.
-Yes, sir.
Wow, S.E.S. You all look amazing.
-Right?
-Right.
And quit smoking.
-Han Seong-min.
-Yes, sir.
PAK SE-RI AND HER CADDIE
AUDITION
CHRONICLES OF LOVE
BEACH, 1998
WHERE I MET YOU
SE-RI, SOLBANGUL, SUNG-RAE
SE-RI'S FAVORITE, CORN PUFFS
THE WEIRDEST KIDS ON EARTH
CUTE. ARE YOU A BABY BIRD OR WHAT?
SE-RI AS PAK SE-RI
HER FACE SAYS IT ALL
YOU FOUND ME!
I LIKE EVERY VERSION OF YOU, SE-RI
I LIKE IT WHEN YOU LAUGH
I LIKE IT WHEN YOU MAKE ME LAUGH
I JUST LIKE YOU
I'LL BE ROOTING FOR YOU ALWAYS
Hi, Se-ri.
I'm writing down my feelings here
with pictures of things you like.
Your dad helped me with this,
and I hope he kept it a secret.
Like you once said,
I filled this with my heart
from all the times we shared,
and that alone makes me happy.
Se-ri,
you pulled me out of the water
and my dreams.
For that, I'm truly grateful.
Your name,
which I held tightly in my hand
CHRONICLES OF LOVE
is now engraved in my heart
and can't be erased.
I am so glad
I met you on that windy day.
I love you, Park Se-ri.
Keep it straight!
Arms straight!
Keep your pace. Turn!
MARINE SPORTS DEPARTMENPARK SE-RI
-Hey.
-Oh-my-Seri!
Where are you? What's taking so long?
Man, I can't get used to your voice.
My class just ended. Stop bugging me.
Fine. Just hurry up.
Will you guys stop?
Hey, save that for when we're not around.
No.
-Oh my God.
-You're so cute!
You're just so cute.
You're cute too.
Stop. My eyeballs are melting.
Have a bite.
Can I get a medium beer?
Hey, don't blow the blind date tomorrow.
I never said I'd do it.
Hey.
You won't come?
But I already saved
the lucky table for you.
Lucky table?
That's where it all begins.
Sir.
I told you it's a secret.
You weren't supposed to tell!
You're right.
It's fine.
Confess your feelings there,
and it just works every time.
I did too.
My darling's from Seoul,
and we met right here.
Honey.
All right.
I'll be right there.
Please come tomorrow.
You definitely have to now.
There are couples everywhere.
Oh-my-Seri, you better show up tomorrow!
You have to, for me!
Please come again.
What are you thinking about?
Well,
years ago, on that beach,
I planned the love confession of my life.
Did it work?
I wouldn't be sitting here if it did.
You never know who you'll meet in life.
I never thought I'd live in Busan either.
SORRY, I CAN'T MAKE IT TODAY
I'M NOT FEELING WELL
YOU LOOK FINE TO ME
Hello? What is this?
Hello?
Where are you right now?
-Hey!
-Mr. Kim Yeong-sik?
-Here!
-Hello?
Over here!
Babe!
Seriously, are you messing with me?
Se-ri.
How have you been?
Yun-seok.
I'm sorry.
I lied to you back then.
I actually missed you so much.
I know.
You told me.
I did?
You didn't know, did you?
The messages get saved,
even if you hang up.
Yun-seok.
I miss you.
I miss you so much.
I didn't want to delete your voice,
so I've been paying my pager bill
all this time.
Here. I have something for you.
I made one every time I thought of you,
and it became this.
Come on
Se-ri.
Will you
be my girlfriend?
Yeah.
Finally
Oh-my-Seri's got a boyfriend!
I thought it was over long ago,
but our final love confession
turned out to be a success.
Hey.
Gimme.
Give me that.
Give it here.
-Give me some too.
-Okay.
Here.
Subtitle translation by: Taeyoung Kim
It was a success,
but it happened on a grave.
And the boy was my cousin.
KANG-JIN, I LIKE YOU
The second time was in third grade.
I wrote "I like you" on a note,
and he wrote back, "I like you too."
Then he moved schools the very next day.
Seriously, why say yes in the first place?
Then it happened.
Three, two, one.
My curly hair genes started kicking in.
Three, two, one.
Unlike my fraternal twin Hye-ri,
my hair turned into a tangled mess,
and so did my life.
The day I was gonna ask out
the boy next door,
he left with Hye-ri instead,
her hair all sleek and perfect.
That's when I decided.
I'll never confess my love ever again.
Never.
I said never.
LOVE UNTANGLED
SIMPLE DIY HAIRSTYLES
Hey.
What are you doing?
Hey! It's my turn this week.
I gotta listen to Good Morning Pops.
Mom, she's breaking our deal.
Why all the fuss
this early in the morning?
She always does whatever she wants.
But she says she needs it to study.
And, Se-ri,
you only ever listen to Korean pop.
Then I want a CD player.
Sure, just trade your mom for one.
Here.
Honey.
What are you watching?
PAK SE-RI, GOLF QUEEN
-Come eat.
-Look, Se-ri. Check that out.
Nothing is impossible.
She's the best in the world.
-Some things are impossible.
-That's not true.
I said come eat.
Your name's Se-ri too.
Here, this hair right here.
This curly hair you gave me
is impossible to straighten.
Oh, come on.
That's money saved on perms.
Dad! It actually costs way more.
Do you know
how expensive straightening is?
Will you pay for it?
No breakfast if you don't come now!
Come eat!
All right.
-Hey, Oh-my-Seri!
-Hurry up!
Come on out!
Hye-ri was being a pain again
this morning.
Yeah?
What now?
-I won.
-Give it.
Here.
Hey, is it true
she came top in her school again?
Whatever, I don't care.
What's this?
Hey, you two are nothing alike.
Are you really sisters?
Da-ul, don't push it.
Yeah, and Oh-my-Seri here
is far cuter than Hye-ri.
-Sol-ji.
-Hmm?
Do you owe Se-ri or something?
Se-ri, just this once,
can we switch deskmates?
Why? You have Sung-rae again?
I can tolerate him,
but not as my deskmate.
My ears can't take it.
Hey!
Oh-my-Seri and Solbangul!
What a lovely day!
It's him.
Hurry, let's go.
Hey!
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
Here.
-It looks so heavy.
-Just take it.
It's Kim Hyun.
Isn't that Hyun?
Look at him!
It's Kim Hyun!
Kim Hyun.
The boy that half of my school
has a crush on.
Did he just wave at me?
Do you know her?
What was that?
Why did he wave at you?
Well,
at the beach yesterday--
-Yes, what?
-Go on.
It was nice out, so I went for a swim.
KIM HYUN
What are you doing here?
Same school, huh?
I thought only I knew this spot.
That's what I thought too.
Wait, he left his clothes
right next to yours?
Yeah.
Why? Why did he do that?
Maybe it means something.
Seems flirty.
Guys, excuse us.
Not interested in any of that.
Make way. Let us through.
Move it.
1ST SEMESTER 2ND MOCK EXAM
SENIOR CLASS RANKINGS
Why are you even looking?
You're not on it.
-Hyun.
-It's really him.
100TH, KIM HYUN
Se-ri, he's moving
to the self-study room, then.
The self-study room is
only for the top 100 students.
Legend has it,
if you ask someone out there,
it always works.
No more ocean swims for me.
I always get hungry in there.
I'm too sticky to go for tteokbokki,
but too lazy to go home and shower.
But I always end up craving tteokbokki.
And it tastes better when you eat out.
Hey, have you been to Cheongsu Snacks?
Sung-rae.
You have?
Now I get why they say
their ears hurt around you.
Who said that?
Was it Sol-ji?
Hey, Ma Sol-ji!
Ever been to Cheongsu Snacks?
Stop talking, will you? You talk too much.
Don't you have stuff to do?
Finished writing lines?
Lines? Of course
I haven't.
Attention.
Bow.
Good morning.
Today, I need to tell you
some bad news.
The school trip you missed last year
because of the typhoon,
you're going this year.
Quiet!
What kind of school sends seniors
on a school trip?
The school board has lost it.
So, for your lines assignment,
I want two notebooks a week.
-What?
-Oh no!
Please!
Over here.
I'm open!
-Wow.
-Nice one!
Good shot.
-Hey.
-Huh?
To Won-yeong!
-Right here.
-Pass it!
One more pass.
-Nice!
-All right.
I'm doing it.
Here you go.
Ma'am.
I'll take a Neverstop.
Could you keep this
for the tall boy playing--
Kim Hyun?
Yes! How did you know?
There are just too many SRs today.
Su-rin, Seong-ryeon, and now Se-ri.
Think of something unique
to catch his eye.
With all those, his bladder's gonna burst.
FOR HYUN
FROM JI-HYE
Can I have one?
It's hot.
Rock, paper, scissors.
-Loser eats this?
-Yeah.
Park Se-ri.
Flintstone.
Flintstone's real name is Ko In-jung.
Done some brushing today, have you?
The nickname
comes from her Bronze Age hairstyle.
Just calmed it down a bit.
Together, we used to straighten our hair
with pencil boards.
You're into Hyun too?
PARK SE-RI
"Park Se-ri."
It's a pretty name.
It suits you.
PARK SE-RI
Hey!
Help!
Hey, wake up!
You gotta be kidding me!
You okay?
Are you all right now?
You really scared me.
Why did you go in if you can't even swim?
What the hell?
Damn it! Stay out of the water, mister.
It's dangerous.
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
FACULTY ROOM
I see, so that's what happened.
Don't distract others, though,
even if you're not taking the CSAT.
I know you're a year older,
but try to get along with everyone.
Breaking news! Someone's here!
This is huge!
You always say that.
-Guess what I saw in the faculty room.
-What? What is it?
Today, we have a new student
joining us all the way from Seoul.
-Seoul?
-Introduce yourself.
I'm Han Yun-seok.
That's it?
That's it.
Look at his leg.
Bet he caused trouble before coming here.
-Take the seat at the back.
-I heard he got held back a year.
What? He got held back?
Se-ri, what's all that jabber?
Yun-seok.
Don't cause trouble.
-And, all of you, be nice to him.
-Yes, sir.
How many days till the CSAT?
184 days.
What's our job as seniors?
Studying.
That's all.
We meet again.
Mister.
Yeah.
So this must be from yesterday.
Still, you're lucky I was there.
That was a close one.
Mister.
Right.
Hey, what was that? You know each other?
No. We met at the beach yesterday.
Huh? At the beach?
Doing what?
It's a long story.
You went there for Hyun?
-Right?
-No, I didn't.
-Come on.
-You did.
You definitely did!
-You didn't?
-I said no!
You did!
-Yes, you did.
-Just tell us.
Hey. Isn't that Sung-rae?
What is he doing?
Hey, what are you doing?
Why are you creeping like that?
Look at Yun-seok.
Umbrella, bags, crutch.
He's got his hands full.
Then why don't you go help him?
Well, I don't really want to make a fuss.
Sung-rae, you are
the walking, talking fuss.
What? Come on!
You're getting all wet.
Mister.
-I'm fine.
-No, you're not.
We're gonna be late. Walk faster.
Please.
Look.
Now Se-ri is helping him.
Stop, you three.
Sung-rae, get over here.
Your buddy's struggling with a bad leg
in the rain,
and you look perfectly dry and cozy.
It's not like that--
Don't just stand there. Take his bag.
Se-ri, do you have anything to say?
Me?
It's just the rain.
You know me. I didn't get a perm.
Not that.
Your name tag.
What? Where did it go?
I put it on this morning, but it's gone.
You'd better have it on tomorrow
or I'm making you an appointment
for some extra curls.
Actually, I
PILOT SITE FOR SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
Run!
Stop pushing!
Hey.
Over there.
Oh my.
He looks so helpless.
Why does he keep getting on my nerves?
Oppa.
Enjoy your meal.
He's our classmate.
What's with the formality?
But he's older, so he's an oppa.
There's no need.
See? Mister wants it that way.
Se-ri, you're one to talk.
Why do you call him "Mister"?
Yeah, you can just call him oppa.
Nah, I just can't say that, ever.
I've never said that my whole life.
I'm almost allergic to it.
Whatever's fine.
All right, Yun-seok.
Let's keep it casual around here.
Eat up.
Shall we do that, then?
I mean, can I?
By the way, oppa,
I heard Se-ri rescued you at the beach.
Huh?
That means she's your savior.
Right?
Yun-seok, I'm your lifesaver, aren't I?
I carried your umbrella earlier
and even grabbed your lunch.
Ice cream.
Ice cream!
-Thanks for the ice cream.
-Sure.
I'm not saying it because of this,
but you're kinda cool.
Hey, you barely even know him.
I heard you're ditching the CSAT.
How did you know?
Well, our teacher
Anyway, you have my respect.
Giving up is never easy.
-Look at me. I can't let go.
-What's this?
Hold still.
PARK SE-RI
Wow, that looks real.
But, Se-ri,
what'd you really do with your name tag?
I wish I knew!
Maybe someone took it?
PARK SE-RI
They say keeping someone's name tag
makes them like you back.
Someone must have a crush on you.
She's right.
Someone must've taken it.
Someone's clearly holding on to it!
He's keeping it safe for you!
You really think someone took it?
Man, that makes it tough.
I'm already into Hyun.
What if he shows up with my name tag
and says he likes me?
I'm sorry. Are you okay?
Yeah.
Yes, well, I'm fine.
I'm so sorry.
-What are you doing?
-Hurry up!
I'm coming!
You're really okay, right? See you around.
Hey! Get it together, man!
Move up!
I think he knows what he's doing.
You saw him smile? That gaze was intense.
Are you serious? He was looking at me?
I'm telling you,
he was totally flirting with you.
Maybe he hit you on purpose
just to come over.
Right?
I don't think so.
What do you mean?
I just don't think he did it on purpose.
Oh yeah? Are your eyes that fast?
It was clearly an accident--
Hey!
Whatever. Se-ri, don't listen to him.
Forget it. What's his problem?
Let's go.
Can't you read the room, bro?
I heard Hyun's into Lee Hyo-ri.
Really?
Yeah, he prefers her to Sung Yu-ri.
It's the long, straight hair.
Hey! Se-ri!
Breaking news!
What is it?
I'm not in the mood right now.
She's got straight hair!
Oh, come on. You guys are on that too?
No, Flintstone came with straight hair!
What? Who? Flintstone?
You mean our Flintstone?
Flintstone?
Flintstone.
How
how did you
Oh, this? I got a straight perm.
I'm not buying it.
You've had them so many times before.
It's not just any straight perm.
Magic.
Magic straight perm.
What's more,
it's a Seoul magic straight perm.
Where?
Rose Hair Salon.
How much?
200,000.
What? 200,000 won?
SPECIAL DEAL
ALL LENGTHS 200,000 WON!
SEOUL MAGIC STRAIGHRAINPROOF AND NATURAL!
Hi there. Do you have any questions?
ROSE HAIR SALON
Yes, about the Seoul magic straight perm.
I've tried so many straight perms,
but they never lasted a day.
What's so different about this one?
What's different?
It's just a whole different process.
Different chemicals, different equipment.
It straightens your hair
like you were born with it.
But anyway,
your hair
It's quite something.
Well, it's still doable.
Would you like to try it?
1000 WON
CONGRATS ON STARTING HIGH SCHOOL!
FROM DAD
ROSE HAIR SALON
Mom, let me help.
Go inside. I got this.
Let me help.
-"Mom"?
-It's fine, really.
Let's go in.
It's working!
What is?
Look.
It's all about the angle and spacing.
I should've tried this sooner.
"Wonder ful."
"Ideas."
Amazing, isn't it?
-You want one?
-Yeah.
Want me to make you one?
Me too.
Not bad at all. It'll save time.
Yun-seok?
What are you doing here?
I was just passing by.
What about you?
Getting a haircut?
No. This is my mom's place.
Oh, really?
Well then, I guess I better say hello.
Wait!
Yun-seok, is that you?
Ma'am. Good afternoon.
Yun-seok
I mean, oppa and I are in the same class.
My name is Park Se-ri.
The one with the crazy curls?
So you're friends with Yun-seok.
Yes, that's right.
You know I saved him
in the water, don't you?
What?
I mean, what if I hadn't been there?
Just thinking about it
makes my hands shake.
I wonder why he was in there
when he can't even swim.
Mom.
I didn't mean to go in. I just slipped.
I see.
You saved his life.
That's right.
I saved him.
You know, I literally risked my life
for Yun-seok that day.
Se-ri, was it?
Are you still interested
in that magic straight perm?
Of course I am! I'm more than interested.
I see.
You know,
it's been tough for Yun-seok
with that cast on his leg.
And he has no friends.
Pardon?
What do you mean?
We are super close! Aren't we?
Oppa is in good hands with me.
All right.
If you help him out till his cast's off,
then I'll think about
giving you that magic straight perm.
Really?
Yes, of course!
You have nothing to worry about.
-Okay.
-Leave it to me!
Hmm?
Wow, looks delicious.
I'm off!
-What about breakfast?
-It's fine. I'm busy!
-I can do it.
-Come on out.
-Good morning.
-Hi.
Can't you see he's injured?
Come on!
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SEOUL MAGIC STRAIGHT PERM
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Come to Rose Hair,
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Try the Seoul magic straight.
Excuse me, Mr. Curls.
"Mr. Curls"?
Come here and your hair
will be straight as ever.
Why would I want to do that, huh?
It looks good.
No, I don't think you get it.
This Seoul magic straight
will actually straighten your hair.
I got this in Seoul.
Cost me 150,000 won.
What the
You don't need to do this.
Hey, come on. Give them back.
Let go!
Give me that!
I said--
Oh no!
What are you doing?
Just stand still for a second.
-You okay?
-Maybe I broke my rib.
Should've played smarter.
Good thing I know how to land.
If it happened to you, you'd be dead.
Yeah, right. I'd have made the shot.
What are you talking about?
You think you can ball? Are you that good?
Hey.
Is he gone?
Huh?
Man, that was really close.
I can't let him see me looking like this.
Like what? You look the same.
Han Yun-seok.
We're in trouble.
-Darn it.
-What is it?
Follow me.
-Why? Where are we going?
-Hurry up!
Be careful.
Oh God!
Hey, are you all right?
Oh no. Your cast's soaked.
What's this place anyway?
This is my dad's storage room.
Wait.
Here.
You can get changed there. I won't look.
Is this yours?
No, that's my dad's.
Everything here is his.
Are you done?
Yeah.
All of this is your dad's too?
Yep.
Oh, except for this. This is my spot.
Do you like comic books?
No.
I mean,
I've just never read one.
What?
You've never read a comic book before?
That's right.
Hey.
I don't show these to just anyone.
Sit down.
They're my dad's, so no lending.
But you can come read sometimes.
I'll allow it.
No, I'm fine.
Hey, Yun-seok.
Seriously, you cannot miss out on this.
Here.
For God's sake.
You have a long way to go.
You should come by more to read.
The padlock combination here is
four, eight, six.
What?
-Four, eight, six?
-Hey, keep it down!
Someone could hear you.
Who? There's someone else here?
No, I mean we don't want
anyone else knowing it's 486 too.
-Two? 4862?
-No.
No, it's not 4862!
Come on!
Give me your hand.
I'll write it down for you.
No, I got it. It's 486.
Hey! Shush!
Make sure you keep this a secret.
Only my dad and I come here.
Especially Sung-rae.
If he ever finds out, it'll all be over.
Ugh, my ears still hurt because of him.
GO FOR HYUN'S HEARFirst of all, thank you all so much
OPERATION
"LOVE CONFESSION IN SELF-STUDY ROOM"
for taking part
in the biggest moment of my life.
Don't be silly, girl. No way I'd miss it.
We're friends, aren't we?
Here.
-This is how you fold it, right?
-Yeah.
What are we doing?
What else?
Oh-my-Seri is going to ask Hyun out.
You can fold crane eggs, can't you?
Crane eggs?
Crane's eggs?
Crane eggs.
We'll fold each with all our hearts
and make exactly 1,000.
You think 1,000 is enough?
Mi-jin from the next class
folded 1,000 cranes, not eggs.
Then we'll make 10,000.
-What?
-10,000?
-Seriously?
-Yeah.
-Not possible.
-We can do it!
-Too many.
-Sounds great.
-No, it doesn't.
-You fold 1,000.
-No.
-Let's do it.
Yun-seok.
Where are you going?
Don't you realize
how big your role is here?
My role?
Yes.
"Seoul magic straight perm.
Han Yun-seok in charge."
But I'm not good at paper folding--
You're our friend, aren't you?
That's right.
I guess Seoul kids
are all about themselves.
No, it's fine. Let him go.
He's probably super busy
with something else.
This is what I get for saving his life.
-Uh-oh.
-Oh dear.
It's all right.
Now,
from here,
make one more triangle.
Hey, that's a good-looking triangle.
-Read it aloud. "Until."
-"Until."
"I didn't know what I wanted
until I met you."
"I didn't know what I wanted
until I met you."
"Until" is a conjunction
When did you fold so many?
Hey!
Was I walking too fast? Sorry.
It's okay.
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
You owe me three notebooks next week.
Wait, sir.
Please.
You want four?
Han Yun-seok.
Why aren't you turning in your lines?
Oh, I hurt my leg, so--
And you lost your mind too?
Do you write with your foot?
BAEK SUNG-RAE
Bro.
No reasoning with him. He's the law.
Hey, why not?
It could mess with my exams.
What are you gonna do then?
It's just one day.
Do you know how much each day matters
to the school's top student?
Shoot.
Hwang Sang-cheol.
Switch with me just once.
It's really important.
I said no! It's not happening!
I really wasn't gonna say this,
but do you think he'll say yes?
You think Hyun's that desperate?
Wake up.
You must know
you're just not on his level.
What's that chalk-covered nerd
rambling about?
He must be insane!
Someone needs to switch seats with her
to ask Hyun out in the self-study room.
What a jerk move.
-What's he got besides good grades?
-Ignore him.
Hand me my bag. I'll carry it.
I can carry it myself, you know.
Thanks.
Wait.
Here.
Se-ri.
Are you crying?
I mean,
who does Sang-cheol think he is?
Hey
Look
You forgot this.
I don't care. Go inside.
JUNE MOCK EXAM FOR 1999 CSAHan Yun-seok.
Are you taking the mock exam?
Yes.
All right.
Finished?
Yes.
I thought you said you don't read comics.
You told me to.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
I'm praying with all my heart and soul.
But it's already submitted.
Be quiet.
I'm being serious right now.
Honestly,
I don't know what I'll do with my life.
There's nothing I'm good at
or really like.
That's not true.
There's something you're good at.
What?
Swimming.
Well, I guess so.
That's how I met Hyun too.
Seriously,
the second I get my hair straightened,
I swear I'm gonna tell Hyun how I feel.
Is straight hair necessary?
Of course.
Who on earth would like this hair?
Hey.
What's this?
You filled up the whole thing?
I don't know what to say.
I don't get why
this is so important, but sure.
Of course it's important.
It means everything.
But these are useless in the end.
Han Yun-seok,
this is your problem.
Does it have to be useful
to mean something?
There's a bit of everyone's heart in here.
Me, you, and the guys.
Even if Hyun rejects me,
the times we shared will stay in here.
But, of course,
Hyun wouldn't do that to me.
All right. I shall also give you a gift.
Pretty, isn't it?
You can use it to write your lines.
But our teacher's just ridiculous.
Why is he making you write lines too?
Yeah. I've done lots of weird stuff
since I moved here.
Yun-seok.
You
you got your cast off!
-Yeah.
-Congratulations, Yun-seok!
I mean, oppa.
Hello, Se-ri.
Good morning.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Do you want to come by and get your perm?
I'll do it for free.
What?
Really?
You're really going to do it for free?
Thank you so much!
-Shall we do it today?
-Oh, well
Not today. I'll come by when I'm prepared.
"Prepared"?
Oh, it's nothing.
Hey, what's going on?
Se-ri, look.
What is it?
What?
"Han Yun-seok"?
Hey!
Yun-seok.
What's that all about?
You needed a spot in the study room.
What?
Oh my God!
You're freaking awesome!
You're seriously the best, for real!
What? Aren't you guys glad?
What's wrong?
Well, it's not that.
It looks like Hyun got bumped out.
I can't find his name anywhere.
100TH PLACE, SON HAE-GYO
He was just trying to help you.
-Bok-hee.
-Hi.
-You busy?
-Not at all.
Have some of this.
You shouldn't have. Thanks for this.
Did you hear about Jang-mi
from down the street?
Rose Hair?
Everyone's making a fuss
about her son topping the exam.
Yeah, but I also heard
he's not taking the CSAT.
Life's unfair, isn't it?
Exactly.
They say her husband's a professor
at Seongbuk University Hospital in Seoul,
and his family is a big deal.
-Is that so?
-Yeah.
Then what are the two of them
doing way out here?
He was pathologically jealous of his wife,
and he bullied his kid,
never happy with anything he did.
But he's such a good kid.
I know.
Hurt deep down,
he couldn't settle at his old school,
and the stress has him
sitting out this year's CSAT.
Oh dear.
Apparently, Jang-mi's sister
lives in America,
and she wants her to come.
Yun-seok?
Se-ri, you're here.
Dad?
What?
Yun-seok.
What are you doing there?
Oh, I made him stay for some ramyeon.
Ramyeon?
Let's see.
So,
about earlier
Sorry for storming off like that.
It's okay.
By the way,
I guess you're smarter than you look.
Smarter than I look?
Yun-seok, do you like taking pictures?
-Pardon me?
-Here.
These are disposable cameras.
You can come and take as many as you need.
There's a ton back there.
My dad runs a photo studio.
Se-ri, did you guess well on the test?
Dad, don't say that.
I'm already feeling down about the exam.
What for? You never do well on exams.
Dad, stop.
Don't you have any expectations of me?
Of course I do.
Just not about your grades.
That's the same as nothing.
But you expect a lot from Hye-ri.
Tell me, has Hye-ri ever gotten you
a glass of water?
-Never.
-Exactly.
-Yeah!
-Yeah!
That's why you're the best!
-Right?
-Right.
Stop pulling your hair down.
You'll have no hair left to straighten.
Just let me have this.
Hyun's gonna be there too.
Hey, so how will you ask Hyun out?
That's the thing. What do I do?
Give her a break.
You're stressing her out.
Well, I didn't mean to.
It's a shame
after everything we've prepared.
Don't you agree?
School trip.
What did you say?
I can do it on our school trip.
I like it. It will have a campfire
and the perfect vibe.
And we'll be out of our uniforms.
Coming through, guys.
Why are you coming this way?
Not going to PE?
I gotta leave this with the teacher first.
What is it?
-What's this?
-What's this?
Oh my. It's so pretty.
Hey!
No touching.
My aunt sent it to me from America,
and it's expensive.
If you're that worried,
just stay here and look after it yourself.
No, we're playing buddyball today.
I love playing buddyball.
Stop dawdling, and, everyone, partner up.
If the person wearing the vest
gets hit, both are out.
Want to team up with me?
How dare you, Flintstone.
Sure. Go get a vest. I'll be the thrower.
What?
Be my buddy?
Okay, sure.
Who's attacking first?
I need one from each side.
All right.
You guys?
You.
Hey.
-Me?
-Yeah.
Here we go.
What?
In front of you.
Guard the vests!
Catch!
Are you insane?
Wait, I wasn't really trying to dodge it.
Seriously?
Why is she glued to him like that?
Nice!
Hey! Over there!
-Here!
-Sol-ji, shield me!
Go, Class 7!
Class 7!
-Get Se-ri!
-Watch your arm.
-Behind!
-Nice!
Nice!
Sung-rae,
you did that on purpose, didn't you?
Over here!
Oh-my-Seri, you okay?
-She's fine!
-What were you thinking?
-Head inside, all of you.
-Shit!
Everyone inside.
Crap.
Oh man.
Come on!
Seriously, why did I do that?
Yun-seok, this is Se-ri.
What are you up to? Are you well?
Man
Yun-seok, this is Se-ri.
I'm sorry about earlier.
You know, it wasn't on purpose.
I don't know why I did that.
But I felt safe behind you.
Wait, what? What am I saying?
I can't with this.
Who's this?
You have one message.
Se-ri.
This is Hyun from Class 4.
Today was fun.
But that must've hurt.
You saved me out there.
Thanks.
I'll see you around.
You have one message.
Hey, it's Yun-seok.
How's your face?
I feel bad just leaving you like that.
I'm not mad at you, so don't worry.
Don't go rubbing eggs on that bruise.
You could get salmonella.
Get some ointment instead.
It'll heal faster that way.
All right. See you tomorrow.
Bye.
YOUTH RETREAT CENTER FACILITY MAP
-We'll take this path.
-Right.
The problem is getting the power.
Then, Ha-young,
you guys set up this area.
The main thing is getting power.
-I'll get it from right here.
-Hey!
-Come on.
-Don't ruin it.
Guys.
-Dang, girl.
-Yikes.
-How'd you even
-It's fine.
I'm all right.
Anyway, where were we?
Here.
-Electricity.
-That's right.
Where can we get it from?
Thanks.
-From here?
-Well
I'll take care of it.
Sung-rae, you know,
you're a real pro at this.
If this works,
Hyun's gonna be so into you.
You picked out baby names?
Better start thinking now.
Hey.
I'll catch you guys later.
You're leaving?
-Bro.
-We've just started.
-We have a job for you too.
-Okay.
All right, then, you can't complain later!
That's Park Chan-ho!
MOBILE GRADUATION PHOTO STUDIO
Three, two, one.
Great.
-Hey, look at you.
-That's a villain's beard.
-So pointy.
-What's that on your chin?
-Ahem!
-Is that seaweed?
My goodness,
look what her dad made her wear.
Golfer Pak Se-ri and her caddie!
Look, like this.
Fists in the air.
Good.
Take your socks off.
Take them off.
Oh, come on.
Dad, is this really necessary?
Seriously
Give me a break.
Why is Dad making me do this?
Ugh.
God, I hate my hair.
Well, I like it.
Ready?
All right, here we go.
Let's see that pose.
Mr. Caddie.
-You gotta celebrate with her.
-Bigger smile!
-Okay.
-All right, look happy!
What's wrong with your face?
You're excited!
Good!
Hello.
Hi, Se-ri.
-It's hot.
-Oops. I'm sorry.
Are you okay? My goodness.
Se-ri.
I'm just so busy at the moment.
Can you go sit in the shampoo chair
for now?
Okay.
Oops. I didn't see that.
That must have hurt.
All right.
Yun-seok!
Can you shampoo Se-ri for me?
What?
You want him to do it?
He's pretty good at it.
I'm really sorry.
Okay.
Here I go.
Sorry.
You okay?
Here I go again.
Okay.
All done.
Have a good day.
You must be so happy with it.
It turned out perfectly.
-Do you mean it?
-Of course.
I guess I'll take this out for a spin.
Oh yeah.
-I feel good.
-Come again. No washing today!
All right.
Okay.
Did he get a Seoul magic straight too?
Sure, of course.
I see.
Wait, what's going on here?
This is odd.
Huh?
Yun-seok.
Did you use conditioner on her?
Oh, did I?
You weren't supposed to do that!
The perm won't take now.
Really?
Don't act clueless.
You know better than I do.
This isn't like you at all.
What were you thinking?
Mom, I'll be back in a bit.
Wait, where are you going?
What's gotten into him?
Se-ri, sorry about that.
I'll wash your hair again.
Hurry now.
Come on, hurry.
Quiet!
Anyone heard from Se-ri?
There, she's coming!
-So pretty!
-It's amazing!
Hey, the curls are completely gone!
It's, like, crazy smooth.
Looks great. It's worth the money.
You're just too idealistic
Your gaze alone
Won't get a girl to make a move
Girls like that don't exist
And I'm no different
Just like this
Hello!
Nice to see you.
-Mr. Park, hello.
-Hi!
Look over here. That's it!
-That's enough.
-Wait, just one more.
Take one with Won-yeong.
Three, two, one.
Okay! Three, two, one!
"Letter to my parents."
"Mother, Father, it's me, Sang-cheol."
"I know things have been tough."
"Not realizing how hard
last year's economy hit us,
I just kept whining
and made it harder on you."
"Mother, Father."
"You always say sorry to me."
"But you've done nothing wrong."
-He's here.
-Yeah.
Hey!
It's beautiful.
Good work. It's lovely.
Oppa.
The blanket.
Right. Yes.
Se-ri.
Are you ready?
Stay focused.
You can do this. You look amazing.
-You've got this.
-So pretty.
-You hear me?
-Give it.
"I will repay every last bit."
"Thank you,
and I'm sorry."
You startled me.
-"I love you."
-Follow me.
Why?
"Even in another life,
I'd choose to be your son."
-Quickly.
-What?
Hello, everyone.
I'm Garam High's official photographer,
Park Hong-il.
Go that way.
-That way?
-Yeah.
I'm back.
-Come.
-Scoot over.
Sit down.
I wonder who put all these lights up.
It's pretty.
Yeah.
I like your new hair.
The crane eggs.
That was you, right?
How did you know?
The jar had "Park Hong-il"
written on the bottom.
Isn't that your dad?
It was cute.
When you blocked that ball for me too.
Man, you were super athletic.
Right. Yeah.
I should've known when I saw you
swimming that well at our beach.
"Our beach"?
Only you and I know that spot.
What are they saying?
Don't know.
-Can you hear them?
-No.
So
did you want to say something to me?
Yes, I did.
That's right.
Well, say it. You're making me nervous.
-What's happening?
-Huh?
What are they saying?
Shush, I can't hear them.
Ah, with our love
Hyun.
Yeah?
I liked you a lot.
Because of you, I got a straight perm
and made those crane eggs too.
But,
now that I'm here in front of you,
I can't stop thinking about someone else.
And bring light within
Ah, with our love
They're leaving.
Let's go.
Forever unchanging
We'll reach out to dark places
Did you tell him?
You guys dating now?
I dunno, stop asking.
Why?
What happened?
Be quiet. We'll get in trouble.
Ah, with our love
Forever unchanging
I always thought I had to change
for someone to like me.
Like I needed to be better and prettier.
But
I don't think about any of that
when I'm with him.
Is that right?
Wow.
I don't know who it is,
but I'm jealous of him.
You must like him a lot.
You think so?
Uh, I got Audition Vol. 2 for you.
Okay.
I've got studying to do, so you go ahead.
AUDITION
But you can't take it home.
I'll dive into it after the exam.
Darn it.
My hair keeps falling.
I don't know what to do with it.
Yun-seok.
Don't you have any questions for me?
About what?
About me and Hyun.
You're not curious?
How did it go?
Well,
I didn't ask him.
Why not?
Well,
I need to study.
Don't tell the others though.
They'll be disappointed.
All right.
And, Yun-seok
can you buy me a giant taffy
to wish me luck for my exam?
You think bigger taffy
means better scores?
Man, you're so
All right, just read your comic book.
Seriously.
8 DAYS UNTIL THE CSAHey.
Stop distracting me. I'm studying.
Forget studying.
It's time to practice guessing.
I could've studied more
if we didn't have to do lines.
I just want it all to be over.
I want to go see the ocean.
It's so pretty in winter.
If it snows,
it'll look like Flintstone's snow globe.
You live right by the ocean,
and you're not tired of it?
And have you ever seen snow in Busan?
Still, it's possible.
Hey.
Isn't that Yun-seok?
What?
That looks like Flintstone.
Where did you find something like that?
Oh, Se-ri asked for a big one.
Is it too big?
The bigger, the better.
Maybe I'll try the CSAT next year.
Really?
I thought you just hated the idea.
I don't know.
I think I can take it now.
What?
Here.
What is this?
You asked for a giant taffy.
Right.
Thanks.
Hey! Yun-seok!
Um
Are you
and Flintstone close?
Flintstone?
No.
Then why are you two hanging out?
What, can't I hang out
with a school friend?
Friend? Since when were you two friends?
Se-ri, good luck tomorrow.
Hey, wait!
You've got this!
Hey!
Han Yun-seok!
Seriously, what the heck?
Se-ri.
-Here.
-I'm really sorry.
There's no way I can go today.
Dad, it's fine. How old do you think I am?
Mine is close by, so I can go alone.
Didn't I tell you?
I said don't eat that
because it might've gone bad.
Se-ri, should I take you there?
It's okay, really. Just go with Hye-ri.
Too bad it's not the same test site.
Good luck, Hye-ri.
-Thanks.
-Be right back.
All right. See you.
Aim for the top!
COLLEGE MEANS DATING
Nothing can stop you!
Good luck.
GOOD LUCK WITH THE EXAM
GET A PERFECT SCORE
1999 COLLEGE SCHOLASTIC ABILITY TESYou got this!
You got this!
I'm sorry.
Go crush it!
Hey!
Se-ri,
good luck with the exam.
Okay, thanks.
Oops.
You've got this!
Two times two is four.
-So
-Yes!
the answer is four.
Goodness, how long will this last?
Gosh, that's just great for our trip.
Show some pity, will you?
Se-ri.
Aren't you gonna
check the answers at all?
Every six months, the interest
I think I skipped a line
in my answer sheet!
Hey.
It's all right. Who knows?
Maybe you scored higher that way.
You're right.
Everyone,
you've done well.
And for those of you who think
writing lines cost you the exam,
I was just helping with an excuse.
You would've wrecked it anyway.
Well,
you can't change the results now.
So from now on,
have all the fun you want.
Yes, sir!
If you're interested,
come to the jokbal alley by seven.
Jokbal!
How about some tteokbokki
to raise our spirits?
Sounds good.
I can't believe
food is on your mind even now.
Of course.
Hey, actually,
I gotta go do some stuff for my mom.
You're not eating?
No.
Okay.
-Goodbye.
-Bye.
I've got some stuff to do too.
You guys go ahead.
Really?
That's a bummer.
-I know.
-See you!
Se-ri.
What was that?
Walk a bit more?
Shall we?
Okay.
Let's race!
Hey, wait for me!
Whoa!
You're pretty fast.
Careful.
Hey.
Do you remember I saved you right here?
-Of course I do.
-Yeah?
Seriously, what were you thinking
when you jumped in here?
Honestly?
That day,
I was thinking about what would happen
if those waves took me.
I was having a really hard time.
But then, funnily enough,
I saw someone swimming there.
She was having so much fun.
PARK SE-RI
-Where did you--
-I was holding onto it.
To remember the person who saved me.
I'm so glad it was you, Se-ri.
Se-ri.
I like you.
We're here again.
Yeah.
Hey,
what are you doing on Sunday?
I'll be seeing you.
Oh, is that so?
Okay.
I'll see you then.
Mom.
Oh.
Hi.
Looks like
I need to go to Seoul on Sunday.
Why all of a sudden?
I heard there's new equipment
at the suppliers' in Seoul.
You know I'm nothing without my equipment.
Want me to come with you?
No.
People will wonder why the shop's closed.
You should stay and explain to them.
Okay.
Do we have everything?
I'm off now. Take care of Busan for me.
Don't worry. Busan's in safe hands.
That's reassuring.
Se-ri, hurry up!
See you on Sunday.
Okay. Enjoy your trip.
All right, let's go.
Okay.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Yeah, bye!
Aren't you coming?
I said okay!
Will you hurry up?
Hi, Sol-ji.
Sunday at Gwangalli Beach, right?
I'm counting on all of you.
You guys are the best.
Thank you so much.
You heard her.
This is the last project
of our school days.
Aren't you cold?
Sure, it's cold,
but we can't miss the stars.
My sweet Hye-ri and Se-ri,
I hope all your dreams come true,
and you have happy lives.
Wait.
What about me?
-Your dream's already come true.
-It has?
You married me.
You must be insane!
-What?
-Unbelievable.
You said that was your dream
when you asked me out.
Zip it, old man.
Hey! Speed it up!
Is this right?
-This?
-No.
-Stick it here?
-Yeah.
It won't stand.
-Ha-young.
-Yeah?
Look. Is this okay?
Yeah, looks good.
Hey, they're coming!
-What?
-Come on!
Run!
You must be cold.
What?
No, I'm okay.
No!
-Go?
-Now?
I knew you'd need this.
Oh, thanks.
Do you want to go inside?
Huh?
No, I'm fine.
Not now. Go back inside.
Huh? To the right?
-Right?
-Okay.
That way.
Wait, is that the cue? Should we hit play?
-Se-ri, just a moment.
-Huh?
Go back inside! Go inside!
I need to use a phone.
Just wait. Wait for my cue!
What?
Wait!
Hey.
Are you okay?
Se-ri, I'm sorry.
I need to go to Seoul right now.
My mom's in the hospital.
SE-RI YUN-SEOK
Se-ri.
It's fine. We can do it again.
I'm so sorry. You all worked so hard.
Don't worry. We'll do it again.
Please leave a message.
Yun-seok.
I can't seem to reach you.
Is your mom doing okay?
Leave me a voicemail
when you get the chance.
I'll be waiting.
I LIKE YOU TOO
Have you gotten taller?
It's been quite a while.
Is that how you greet your father?
She slipped on the stairs.
You know how clumsy she can be.
I heard you skipped the CSAT.
She never cared about your studies.
And she calls herself a mother.
So you did this to her?
This is why I don't trust her.
She said you're happier
and more cheerful down there,
but you've just become rude and dumb.
Han Yun-seok.
Get back home.
FOR RENMan, what happened to him?
I wish he could just call us.
My mom says the realtor received a call.
Apparently, the paperwork's all done.
But the call wasn't from Yun-seok's mom.
What does that mean?
Her husband's a professor
at Seongbuk University Hospital.
He bullied his kid,
never happy with anything he did.
I have to go.
Se-ri!
Where are you going?
Se-ri!
This is Saemaeul Train No. 11,
bound for Seoul Station.
SAEMAEUL TRAIN TICKEBUSAN TO SEOUL
Show your love through giving.
SEONGBUK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Well
Excuse me.
Is there a patient
named Baek Jang-mi here?
BAEK JANG-MI
Auntie called.
She said to come to America now
because once we return home,
he'll never let us leave again.
We should go, right?
To be honest, I don't know what to do.
I don't want to go.
Mom.
I don't want to leave.
I just
I just want to go back to Busan.
Hi.
It's me.
I can't get a hold of you.
I have something to tell you.
Yun-seok.
I miss you.
I miss you so much.
Hi, it's me.
I can't get a hold of you.
I have something to tell you.
I thought about it while you were gone.
I don't think I see you
as anything more than a friend.
And
if we keep spending time together,
it'll probably lead to misunderstandings.
It's better if we stop seeing each other.
Don't call me anymore.
GARAM HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Park Se-ri.
Se-ri.
Wow, I never thought I'd see this day.
-Well done.
-Thank you.
-Jang Yun-ho.
-Yes, sir.
Wow, S.E.S. You all look amazing.
-Right?
-Right.
And quit smoking.
-Han Seong-min.
-Yes, sir.
PAK SE-RI AND HER CADDIE
AUDITION
CHRONICLES OF LOVE
BEACH, 1998
WHERE I MET YOU
SE-RI, SOLBANGUL, SUNG-RAE
SE-RI'S FAVORITE, CORN PUFFS
THE WEIRDEST KIDS ON EARTH
CUTE. ARE YOU A BABY BIRD OR WHAT?
SE-RI AS PAK SE-RI
HER FACE SAYS IT ALL
YOU FOUND ME!
I LIKE EVERY VERSION OF YOU, SE-RI
I LIKE IT WHEN YOU LAUGH
I LIKE IT WHEN YOU MAKE ME LAUGH
I JUST LIKE YOU
I'LL BE ROOTING FOR YOU ALWAYS
Hi, Se-ri.
I'm writing down my feelings here
with pictures of things you like.
Your dad helped me with this,
and I hope he kept it a secret.
Like you once said,
I filled this with my heart
from all the times we shared,
and that alone makes me happy.
Se-ri,
you pulled me out of the water
and my dreams.
For that, I'm truly grateful.
Your name,
which I held tightly in my hand
CHRONICLES OF LOVE
is now engraved in my heart
and can't be erased.
I am so glad
I met you on that windy day.
I love you, Park Se-ri.
Keep it straight!
Arms straight!
Keep your pace. Turn!
MARINE SPORTS DEPARTMENPARK SE-RI
-Hey.
-Oh-my-Seri!
Where are you? What's taking so long?
Man, I can't get used to your voice.
My class just ended. Stop bugging me.
Fine. Just hurry up.
Will you guys stop?
Hey, save that for when we're not around.
No.
-Oh my God.
-You're so cute!
You're just so cute.
You're cute too.
Stop. My eyeballs are melting.
Have a bite.
Can I get a medium beer?
Hey, don't blow the blind date tomorrow.
I never said I'd do it.
Hey.
You won't come?
But I already saved
the lucky table for you.
Lucky table?
That's where it all begins.
Sir.
I told you it's a secret.
You weren't supposed to tell!
You're right.
It's fine.
Confess your feelings there,
and it just works every time.
I did too.
My darling's from Seoul,
and we met right here.
Honey.
All right.
I'll be right there.
Please come tomorrow.
You definitely have to now.
There are couples everywhere.
Oh-my-Seri, you better show up tomorrow!
You have to, for me!
Please come again.
What are you thinking about?
Well,
years ago, on that beach,
I planned the love confession of my life.
Did it work?
I wouldn't be sitting here if it did.
You never know who you'll meet in life.
I never thought I'd live in Busan either.
SORRY, I CAN'T MAKE IT TODAY
I'M NOT FEELING WELL
YOU LOOK FINE TO ME
Hello? What is this?
Hello?
Where are you right now?
-Hey!
-Mr. Kim Yeong-sik?
-Here!
-Hello?
Over here!
Babe!
Seriously, are you messing with me?
Se-ri.
How have you been?
Yun-seok.
I'm sorry.
I lied to you back then.
I actually missed you so much.
I know.
You told me.
I did?
You didn't know, did you?
The messages get saved,
even if you hang up.
Yun-seok.
I miss you.
I miss you so much.
I didn't want to delete your voice,
so I've been paying my pager bill
all this time.
Here. I have something for you.
I made one every time I thought of you,
and it became this.
Come on
Se-ri.
Will you
be my girlfriend?
Yeah.
Finally
Oh-my-Seri's got a boyfriend!
I thought it was over long ago,
but our final love confession
turned out to be a success.
Hey.
Gimme.
Give me that.
Give it here.
-Give me some too.
-Okay.
Here.
Subtitle translation by: Taeyoung Kim