18 Again (2020) s01e01 Episode Script
Life Goes On
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INTERN ANNOUNCER JUNG DA-JEONG,
TALK OF THE TOWN
ANNOUNCER JUNG DA-JEONG
HAS TWINS IN HIGH SCHOOL?
HUSBAND HONG, A REPAIRMAN
FORMER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL MVP
BEST SERVICE!
JUNG DA-JEONG IN ARBITRATION FOR DIVORCE
JUNG DA-JEONG'S OTHER MAN IS
A HIGH SCHOOL KID?
A 37-YEAR-OLD MAN BECAME 18?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HER
AND HER 18-YEAR-OLD HUSBAND?
The finals
for male high school basketball.
The game between Serim High School
and Baejin High School has just begun.
2001 NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
Hong Dae-yeong takes the ball.
Keep it going!
SERIM BASKETBALL, FIGHT AND WIN
Number 11, Hong, scores again.
If he goes pro, he'll help advance
the Korean Basketball League.
BEFORE THE GAME
The scouts are all coming today.
I know.
Hanguk University is here too.
Do your best.
Your future depends on this game.
Do as I usually do, right?
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
Hong failed to make the free throw.
-Pull yourself together!
-Hong looks rather nervous.
Maybe it's because this is a big game.
Dae-yeong, what's the problem?
BAEJIN HIGH SCHOOL, MARCH FOR VICTORY
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
Stay focused!
BEFORE THE MATCH
Move aside!
Wow.
Who's that beauty?
Your girlfriend.
You're right. That's my girlfriend.
HONG DAE-YEONG
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
Why are you so late?
What's wrong?
What?
Nothing's wrong.
Something's wrong.
Dae-yeong!
They need you. Hurry. Go.
Da-jeong.
This is an important game.
So finish your game, and--
No.
If you don't tell me now,
I'm not going to play.
Tell me.
Come on.
HONG DAE-YEONG
BAEJIN, MARCH FOR VICTORY
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hey!
Pass the ball!
-Hey!
-Dae-yeong!
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
-What is he doing?
-Pass!
-Move!
-Dae-yeong!
-What is he doing?
-Come on.
-Boo!
-Where is he going?
Da-jeong!
Dae-yeong.
No.
I shouldn't have come.
No.
This is my decision.
Don't cry.
You're my future,
and so is our baby.
So…
just trust me.
Don't cry.
It's all right.
Only if
everything ended here like in a movie,
my life
would have had an happy ending.
But…
18 YEARS LATER
the reality is a series of open endings…
and an unhappy twist
doesn't surprise me at all.
And that's how…
life goes on.
Ms. Cho, how many people
must I save today?
I'm not sure if I understood correctly.
Ms. Cho, I must save people.
Assemble my suit!
I'm sorry.
I'm not sure if I understood correctly.
Ms. Cho, I don't have time for jokes.
Humanity is waiting for its savior.
I'm not sure if I understood correctly.
Ms. Cho.
I'm sorry. I don't understand.
I should take this with me today.
You nutcase.
SPECIAL CORN
LOW SUGAR
Thanks for letting me crash here, but,
will you get rid of
that can on your chest?
When will you grow up? Goodness.
I get that you got kicked out
and things are bad,
but I can't remove my heart.
Goodness.
I mean, why is she demanding a divorce?
-I know why.
-What do you know?
What's the reason?
Because of his looks, obviously.
Everyone changes, but that's extreme.
That's practically a reincarnation.
It's not his looks.
I didn't know what I might do
if I kept living with him.
Is it that bad?
What happened?
She hated this face of yours
that grew old overnight.
-That's a reason to kill me?
-What?
Did I abuse her verbally or physically?
Or have an affair?
Why? So why?
-It must've been an affair.
-No, it's not!
Not you. I mean Da-jeong.
Da-jeong?
That's insane!
And you still let him live after that?
I would've killed him!
Thanks for understanding.
This isn't an issue
that can be understood.
My gosh.
Bye.
Take it easy.
You'll work yourself to death.
Even if I do die, I'll be promoted first,
so don't stop me.
Right, who cares about losing your family?
Just be successful.
What was that?
She'll change her mind
once I get promoted.
Don't worry about that. Bye.
Okay, bye.
I love you, buddy.
I love you!
I can see why she wants to leave.
Are you sure
it's okay for you to get divorced?
I've made my decision already.
How's your life?
Is Professor Kang doing well?
Who's Professor Kang…
I already broke up with him.
I have a new boyfriend. A college student.
A college student?
You know it's impossible
for me to settle down.
I want to keep my heart fluttering.
I get that, but he's in college?
SEONGJONG ELECTRONICS
NEW ANNOUNCER WANTED
They don't care about your age,
your education,
or your experience?
Our society has come a long way.
It's way overdue.
A lazy world loves creating a hierarchy.
It's too lazy to examine someone,
so it makes a judgment
based on a crude sample.
-Even if you're able--
-Promotion takes a decade.
-If you're bad--
-You get bad evaluations and lower pay.
We look at people.
JBC's new face will be…
None other than you.
You applied for a position at JBC, right?
How was the written test?
I took the written so many times already.
I have years of experience…
Those years are the problem.
I'll be 38 next year.
This will probably be
my last chance, right?
Cheer up, my friend. You only live once.
You need to work
as a regular announcer at least once.
I hope that happens.
Please.
Have a look at your family photo,
and let's work hard.
We have to.
You'll be promoted today,
so it must be exciting for you.
Of course! Let's go.
I have to leave soon. Will you hurry up?
I'm sorry, ma'am. I'll make it quick.
I can't pay you for your travel.
You said it's not broken!
That cost doesn't include our travel.
You should've told me before.
Do you want zero points
on your evaluation?
I'm sorry, ma'am!
-Darn it, what's this smell?
-Pardon?
Your feet stink.
Gosh, I was wondering
why I smelled like garbage.
Don't you have any manners?
You'll get a call later
to see how your repair went.
I hope you would give me ten points.
Sure.
Throw this away for me.
What an exciting day
to work.
Sir, I finished repairing it.
Where did he go?
My gosh,
I thought these were real raccoons.
Gosh, that scared me.
WANT TO BE YOUNG AGAIN?
"Want to be young again?"
Isn't it obvious?
Of course, I want to be young again.
He must be a doctor of something.
He has a lot of drugs, too.
REWINDING TIME FOR YOUR CELLS
MEDICINE FOR YOUTH
He must love raccoons.
There's another one here.
Are you all done?
Yes, sir. I fixed everything.
Really? Then can you fix this too?
I'm sorry, sir.
I can only repair washing machines.
Okay.
All fixed, sir.
You're very good at fixing things.
Why do you only repair washing machines?
You could fix everything.
I can fix most things pretty well.
I wish I could fix my life like this.
Shall I fix it for you?
Thank you.
But it's my life,
so I should fix it myself.
Is that so?
Okay, now. Open your mouth.
-That's a good girl.
-Goodness.
-Have some too, my boy.
-You eat so well.
Have some fish cake too.
Is it good?
Si-a, Did you say there's no school today?
Come out with Si-u. Let's have lunch.
Okay.
Si-a, eat your steak. It was expensive.
Why is my nose so flat?
Should I get surgery?
Get what?
I told you to not touch my nose!
Gosh, my nose.
That's enough.
As I said, there are
three types of people in the world.
Super famous, famous, and ordinary.
ORDINARY
If you don't study
and only about your looks--
I'll just be a part of society?
Precisely.
What's your plan?
Is there anything you want to do?
No.
Right, Si-u.
Don't you want to play basketball?
You were good as a kid.
I'm not interested.
Then what in the world
are you interested in?
Will you keep wasting your best years?
Si-a, Si-u, you don't have to worry
about us getting divorced.
I might get promoted today.
Once I get promoted,
Mom will change her mind too.
Dad, I had a dream
about a fire breaking out.
Maybe it means you'll get promoted!
Did you put it out?
Of course not.
Good! Sell that dream to me!
Okay, for 50,000 won.
Dad, this is a dream about your promotion.
You should pay at least 50,000 won.
Sure, why not?
Bo-bae, over here!
Hello, Mr. Hong.
Oh, hey. Have you eaten?
Anyway, Bo-bae. Aren't you wearing
too much makeup for a student?
A student should look like a student.
TOO MUCH MAKEUP FOR A STUDEN
-Right.
-Enough is enough.
If you worked out as much as you nagged,
you'd be buff.
I have to go out with Bo-bae,
so finish your lunch.
Si-a, finish your food before you go!
This expensive steak…
How's Mom feeling these days?
She's depressed, isn't she?
She must be in a bad mood,
so you need to look after her.
You look after her, Dad.
-Great job today.
-Great job.
-Ms. Jung.
-Hello, sir.
Say hi.
She'll take your place from now on.
Hello.
What about my position?
Go home. You've always been a housewife.
Come on, sir. No one is born a housewife.
Were you a production director
since birth?
Your kids are high school seniors.
If their mom's singing and dancing
as a reporter,
will it help them concentrate?
But they're still juniors in high school.
Don't be greedy.
You're firing me
for another reason, aren't you?
What other reason?
You got drunk last time and grabbed
and hugged our youngest crew member,
I told you to stop.
Isn't that why you're firing me?
Man, you're about to piss me off.
How dare you say anything you want?
You think your job is a joke?
I won't let this slide
just because you're a mom!
Damn it.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
HONG DAE-YEONG
Dae-yeong, this is
the result of your hard work.
That day is finally here.
I'd like to say this.
Congratulations, Manager Hong!
Don't get excited already.
He's coming.
Now, everyone. Thank you
for your hard work this quarter.
Let's give a big round of applause
for all of our engineers
who worked hard for their promotion
that comes once every five years.
Okay, then. I'll make the announcement.
The engineer who will be promoted
as the manager is…
Congratulations. Mr. Hong Dae-yeong?
Yes.
Mr. Hong, please move aside.
Oh, sure.
It's Engineer Kim Hyeon-cheol.
Wait, me?
Give him a round of applause!
BEST SERVICE!
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!
And I have another announcement.
-Mr. Hong.
-Yes, sir.
You've been transferred
to our Busan branch.
-What?
-Okay, then. Time for dinner.
Let's have a barbecue today. Let's go.
Congrats, Hyeon-cheol.
-Thank you.
-Sure.
Don't call him Hyeon-cheol.
This is Manager Kim.
How is he the manager
when he started only four years ago?
He's the manager's nephew.
People like us without connections
will never make it.
We're still better off, though.
Think of Dae-yeong.
That's good.
Okay. You can keep drinking.
What is it?
I've been working here for a decade.
Why don't I have a title yet?
But your pay grade keeps going up.
You said I'll be promoted
once every five years.
I only stuck around
because we're performance-based.
For a decade!
Hey, things change
every three years nowadays.
I didn't know
we'd be swarmed with university graduates.
Hyeon-cheol has a university degree.
You're a high school grad,
so you need to step aside for him.
In that case,
don't let me get transferred.
You know I'm in
the middle of divorce mediation.
If I go to Busan,
my marriage will be over.
If you're that desperate,
why didn't you ever join for a drink?
-What?
-Listen up, old bean.
Your job may only involve tools
out on the field,
but this is still a company.
If you don't have a good degree,
at least make more connections.
That's what performance-based means.
A month ago, you said I'll be promoted
if I had a good performance!
Enough!
Are you mad just because someone
younger than you was promoted first?
I worked awfully hard on this job.
I considered this job my life-long career.
Customers threatened me with my ratings
and I often paid for the repairs
with my own paycheck.
I put up with all sorts of disrespect
and hung on for ten years.
So why can't I get promoted?
Why must I be transferred?
Hey, Hong Dae-yeong.
This temper of yours is the reason
nothing goes your way in life.
You only do things you'll regret.
Calm down.
That's why you became a teen dad.
You…
I'm only holding myself back
for my family.
Your family? Goodness.
I pity the woman and the kids
who trust their lives to that loser.
It's obvious they're losers too.
Grab a drink.
How dare you!
I'm quitting my job today!
Did you just come home?
You're drunk again?
Should I get on my knees?
Why would you do that?
Because I was wrong.
What did you do wrong?
You didn't get promoted.
That didn't matter anyway.
You know tomorrow
is our first divorce mediation, right?
See you at court.
Da-jeong.
I don't want to get divorced.
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
MVP
HONG DAE-YEONG
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM
Hong Dae-yeong.
How did you end up like this?
SERIM
Grant me a wish if I make the goal.
SERIM, RUN FOR THE MEDAL!
Okay.
You promised.
Sure.
Jung Da-jeong.
-Go out with me!
-What?
What? That was way too easy.
Easy, my foot.
This is the last time.
If I make this goal,
my wish will come true.
Hong Dae-yeong.
Let's go back.
What just happened?
Did it go in or not?
Hey, kid. What are you doing?
-Get out of here!
-I'm sorry!
Darn it. I'm hungry.
Hello.
My beer belly is all gone
after skipping one meal.
Let's have a drink.
SOJU, SEAFOOD NOODLES
Your ID, please.
-My ID?
-Yes.
Of all the…
I can't believe
I'm getting my ID checked at this age.
Young lady, do you know how old…
You.
-You! Why are you here?
-What?
Shouldn't you be at the study room?
-Who are you?
-What? "Who are you?"
-Hey, Hong Si-a!
-Excuse me.
-What's going on?
-Nothing.
You don't have to mind us.
It's a family business.
Are you two really family?
I'm her dad.
-You freak--
-What? "Freak"?
I'm your dad!
How dare you lie and pretend
you don't know me?
Let's go outside.
You freak! I'm going to scream!
What's with you?
You need to stay out of this!
Let's go outside!
No way. What's going on right now?
Hey, kid, what's the matter?
"Kid"? Do I look like a kid?
What's wrong with you?
How old do I look? Hey!
How old do I look? Hey, man!
-Hey!
-Is this the police?
There's a crazy boy here
at the convenience store. Hurry up!
Hong Si-a, open the door!
We called the cops, you lunatic!
What? "Lunatic?"
Man, this is driving me crazy.
What is happening?
Is this a dream?
Damn it! It's not a dream!
This is driving me insane.
Si-a, just you wait.
Once I solve this, I'll come back for you!
Don't come back, you lunatic!
That lunatic.
That was scary.
Deok-jin!
Darn it.
Deok-jin!
Darn it.
Hey.
Who are you?
Deok-jin, it's me, Dae-yeong.
Stop right there.
-Dae-yeong!
-Yes?
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-What?
This is your only chance.
-Leave quietly.
-Deok-jin, listen to me.
Hey, I'm really angry right now.
I know that's just a toy.
Put it down.
I converted it for a day like this.
You lunatic.
No.
No!
No…
You killed her.
My first love!
I'm sorry, man.
Deok-jin, put that thing down.
-Don't blame me.
-Calm down.
You're the one
who awoke the devil from its sleep.
Bring it on!
Darn it.
It's me! Your friend, Hong Dae-yeong!
Don't lie to me.
Dae-yeong is uglier than I am!
MY SON
I told you not to call him.
He'll flip out if he knows
I have a part-time job.
He's not picking up, anyway.
It's obvious. He's probably busy
hanging out with Uncle Deok-jin.
You're Hong Dae-yeong? Liar.
Dae-yeong is…
KO DEOK-JIN, HONG DAE-YEONG
Deok-jin, it's me, Hong Dae-yeong.
It's me, Dae-yeong.
I really am Dae-yeong.
Even your hair is the same as back then.
Were you exposed to gamma rays at work?
I repair washing machines.
Any vampires or cyborgs
among your ancestors?
That's enough.
Really?
If it's none of the above… Okay.
Did you take part in an experiment
or take any drugs?
I told you to stop.
I haven't been in an experiment
or taken any drug.
I got fired, got depressed,
and was shooting hoops at school.
At school?
So you threw the ball and made a wish,
and it came true?
Yes.
I said I'll go back in time if it goes in.
Really?
That's incredibly hard.
You deserved that wish.
The power suddenly went out,
so I don't know if I made it.
Anyway, people are calling me
"kid" ever since.
Good for you.
You always wanted to go back.
I wanted to go back home.
Getting younger is five trillion times
better than going home.
Hey, if I were you,
I'd dance around naked.
If God gave you a gift,
but you didn't open it,
he'd be embarrassed.
What's your dream?
My dream?
You're at an age now
when you have hopes and dreams.
What is your dream as a young boy?
My dream
as a young boy?
GO, SERIM, GO
The Spring Basketball Championship's
long-awaited MVP, Hong Dae-yeong!
2000 SPRING BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
JOY OF RUNNING TOGETHER
SERIM'S BASKETBALL GENIUS
HONG DAE-YEONG
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
HONG DAE-YEONG
Deok-jin.
Yes, tell me. What's your dream?
Be my dad.
Was your dream becoming a rich man's son?
HONG DAE-YEONG
The person you have reached…
You really look like a high school kid.
Your tummy's flat.
One second.
25 MISSED CALLS: WIFE
Where are you? Why aren't you here?
WIFE: WHERE ARE YOU?
WIFE: WHY AREN'T YOU HERE?
COURTHOUSE
Something huge just broke out,
so I couldn't be at the court.
I'm so sorry.
What's bigger than getting divorced?
Are you kidding me?
What's more important than divorce?
What? JBC?
You have passed the written test
for the JBC announcer recruitment.
THE FINAL TEST WILL BE HELD AT 10 A.M.
ON MARCH 8, FLOOR 25 OF JBC
Oh my gosh!
Yes! I did it!
Why are you here
in the midst of your mediation?
What's the mask for?
No one will recognize you.
Hey, be quiet.
I don't get you.
-That's Da-jeong.
-Where?
It's me, Da-jeong.
Yes, of course. It feels awesome.
Okay. I'll buy you a drink.
Do people celebrate divorces?
I told you.
I'm sure she's having an affair.
How could she betray me?
Exactly. Forget about her
and go live your life.
Fine.
Both my kids are old enough.
I'll live my own life now.
I know.
I hope I make the cut this time.
I'm the breadwinner now.
I need to provide for my kids.
Okay. Thanks.
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
I never wanted to come back here,
but I'm here again. Darn it.
And it's because of you.
You know I worked hard for days
to prepare this, right?
I'll buy you chicken and beer.
Deal.
I'm sorry, kid.
Watch where you're going.
COUNSELING OFFICE
Kids these days are scary.
I've always been frightened.
Hello.
Sir?
Yes?
Hello, I'm Ok Hye-in,
the homeroom teacher of Class 2-7.
Hello, I had a kid
without getting married.
Pardon?
I mean, I'm single.
And I'm filthy rich.
Good for you.
-And your name is…
-Ko Deok-jin.
Deok-jin, have a seat.
I'm Ko Deok-jin.
I see.
Okay.
-I'm Ko U-yeong.
-Hello, U-yeong.
-Take a seat.
-Okay.
-Ko U-yeong.
-I wanted to go with Deok-u,
but he insisted,
so we went with Ko U-yeong.
He insisted?
Okay. By the way, he was home-schooled?
Kids should run around and play,
but they're always studying
and preparing for college
ever since they're children nowadays.
I say building character comes first.
I believe the current education system
in Korea is rotten to the core.
Then why are you
sending him to school now?
He can't avoid
bad things forever in his life.
Ms. Ok.
Deok-jin and I have-- I mean,
Dad and I have different opinions.
When will I ever get to spend time
with kids my age in the same place?
I haven't done much before,
so I wanted to try doing everything.
Okay. You can start school tomorrow.
Nice to meet you.
Yes. Nice to meet you too.
Ms. Ok, see you tomorrow.
Bye.
Bye, Ms. Ok. I'll see you tomorrow.
-Goodbye.
-Thank you!
What's wrong with him?
I missed this smell.
Get ready and come out.
Whom does Si-a take after?
She's late all the time.
You're so gruff.
You know today is
my final interview, right?
Look at me. How do I look?
-Your makeup is caked up.
-Really?
No, my makeup can't be caked up.
Excuse me, sir.
She's pregnant.
Could you give up your seat?
If you're pregnant, stay home.
Why did you come out and annoy everyone?
-That bastard.
-Excuse me, mister.
Why are you so rude?
It's okay.
Look at this little rascal
talking back to me.
Kids these days are such pricks.
-He's ridiculous.
-That's out of line!
A pregnant man is sitting
in a reserved seat.
Why are you complaining?
Look at him. His belly is big and round.
That must be a girl.
What?
How dare you taunt an adult?
Goodness, stay seated.
I can tell by your belly
that you're almost due.
Congratulations on your pregnancy
in this era of low birth rates.
How can he be that witty?
Hey, driver.
Let me off.
Darn it. What an unlucky day.
Have an easy delivery!
Have a seat.
Thanks, young man.
It's reserved for you, anyway.
-This stop is Serim High School.
-I didn't expect that from him.
Guys.
The English assessment is due today.
I'll collect it after the roll call.
-Come on.
-Man.
He goes,
"Congratulations on your pregnancy."
So cathartic!
But his face was even better.
His face was as refreshing as a soda pop.
Settle down, everyone.
We have a new student today.
Come in.
It's the soda boy.
Si-a, wake up.
It's that guy!
Don't interrupt me when I'm asleep…
-Thank you.
-Glad to have you.
-Introduce yourself.
-Sure.
Hi. I'm Hong Dae…
I mean,
I'm Ko U-yeong.
I'm 18…
I'm 18 years old.
Nice to meet you!
Si-a, just you wait. Once I solve this,
I'll come back for you!
Crazy bastard!
Si-a, watch your language.
-What was that?
-What's with Si-a?
U-yeong was homeschooled.
He might feel awkward at school,
so help him out as much as you can.
-Yes, Ms. Ok!
-Yes, Ms. Ok!
You may sit there.
Okay.
Ji-ho, look after him.
Yes, ma'am.
Then have a great day today.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Why is that lunatic here?
"Lunatic"?
Hey, he's a total nutcase…
Wait.
You're Seo Ji-ho, right?
Man, you've grown a lot
since I last saw you.
-Do you know me?
-Of course. You're my Si-a's friend.
-"My Si-a"?
-Yes.
Oh, did you attend
Pungrim Elementary School?
What? Yes, right.
We went to the same school.
Let me know if you need any help.
Sure, thanks.
I hope we'll be good friends.
Okay.
Gosh.
JBC ANNOUNCER BLIND RECRUITMEN
Silla operated
under the golpum and the hwarang systems.
Those who lived in the capital of Silla
had been under a status system
called the golpum system.
WIFE
What is the golpum system?
The… Hey!
-Where are you going?
-I have to use the restroom.
Man, we got a total troublemaker.
Okay. The golpum system.
Hello?
You finally picked up.
I'm sorry.
I had to take an urgent business trip.
I'm in Busan right now.
You're busy, but you sound much better.
Well, the air in Busan is very fresh.
Did you get my text?
I know you're busy,
but be there at the second session.
If you don't come, I'll assume
you're giving up custody.
You can't do that!
Don't take the kids.
You never even cared.
Why can't I take them?
What are you talking about?
You have no idea,
but I'm much closer to them
than you can imagine.
Excuse me.
What?
Is someone in there?
Can you open this for me?
I heard school violence
is a serious issue,
but this is insane.
Thanks.
Who did this?
Who did this to you?
I've never seen you before.
Do we know each other?
Right. I'm sorry. I'm Ko U-yeong.
You know your dad's friend, Ko Deok-jin?
He's my dad.
Uncle Deok-jin had a son?
But he's not married.
He was married, but you know,
my mom wanted to keep it a secret.
I just can't understand adults.
Anyway, thanks for your help,
but don't tell anyone else.
They'll retaliate
if they find out you helped me.
What? "Retaliate"?
Who's the bastard?
Bye.
You should watch out.
"Watch out"?
Why are you getting bullied?
Mind your own business.
Is it him?
Don't look at him.
I said, don't look.
Si-u made a friend.
Friend, my ass.
Hey!
Come here.
Give it back.
The ball?
Sure.
I should
teach you a lesson.
AUTUMN 2001
I don't want to.
Then what?
Are you going to have the babies?
They're twins!
Don't be stubborn and get an abortion.
I'm saying this for your sake.
I don't want to!
What about university?
Are you just going to live as a mom?
Yes, I will.
You… You've…
You've lost your mind.
What else can I do?
How can I get kill my babies
when they're alive?
I read in a book
that fetuses can understand
what their parents say.
Since we have two kids, let's tell them
twice the amount of nice things.
Okay?
It must be tough.
Should we
give up on them?
What?
-We're still young, and--
-No.
Da-jeong, try to be more realistic.
"Realistic"? Is giving up
your idea of being realistic?
-That's not what I meant.
-Is it hard?
If it's too hard, go live your own life.
Da-jeong, if you regret it later--
I…
I can feel the babies.
Bring her here now.
Take her to the clinic.
Why do you care?
You rascal!
If I don't interfere,
you'll ruin your life!
Ruin only your own life if you want to.
Don't ruin hers as well!
We can't hear
their heartbeats.
I can't say for certain,
but if she had a miscarriage,
she might need to undergo a D&C.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
Daddy was… Daddy was wrong.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
The two fetuses must have heard
their parents' voices.
Life always puts more weight
on what's more important.
Even if that weight
made us give up many things in life,
I thought nothing else would be
more important than our kids.
That's when
we became parents.
-Huh?
-You look awfully familiar.
He's my son.
He's your son?
Did you know Si-a had a job?
I just did. We're friends.
"Friends?"
How long were you guys friends?
They weren't just friends.
Il-gwon, your first love was Da-jeong.
I'm completely disappointed.
You shouldn't say that to an adult.
Because I don't need to.
The truth is, I'm…
I'm…
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon
INTERN ANNOUNCER JUNG DA-JEONG,
TALK OF THE TOWN
ANNOUNCER JUNG DA-JEONG
HAS TWINS IN HIGH SCHOOL?
HUSBAND HONG, A REPAIRMAN
FORMER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL MVP
BEST SERVICE!
JUNG DA-JEONG IN ARBITRATION FOR DIVORCE
JUNG DA-JEONG'S OTHER MAN IS
A HIGH SCHOOL KID?
A 37-YEAR-OLD MAN BECAME 18?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HER
AND HER 18-YEAR-OLD HUSBAND?
The finals
for male high school basketball.
The game between Serim High School
and Baejin High School has just begun.
2001 NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
Hong Dae-yeong takes the ball.
Keep it going!
SERIM BASKETBALL, FIGHT AND WIN
Number 11, Hong, scores again.
If he goes pro, he'll help advance
the Korean Basketball League.
BEFORE THE GAME
The scouts are all coming today.
I know.
Hanguk University is here too.
Do your best.
Your future depends on this game.
Do as I usually do, right?
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
Hong failed to make the free throw.
-Pull yourself together!
-Hong looks rather nervous.
Maybe it's because this is a big game.
Dae-yeong, what's the problem?
BAEJIN HIGH SCHOOL, MARCH FOR VICTORY
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
Stay focused!
BEFORE THE MATCH
Move aside!
Wow.
Who's that beauty?
Your girlfriend.
You're right. That's my girlfriend.
HONG DAE-YEONG
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
Why are you so late?
What's wrong?
What?
Nothing's wrong.
Something's wrong.
Dae-yeong!
They need you. Hurry. Go.
Da-jeong.
This is an important game.
So finish your game, and--
No.
If you don't tell me now,
I'm not going to play.
Tell me.
Come on.
HONG DAE-YEONG
BAEJIN, MARCH FOR VICTORY
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hey!
Pass the ball!
-Hey!
-Dae-yeong!
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
-What is he doing?
-Pass!
-Move!
-Dae-yeong!
-What is he doing?
-Come on.
-Boo!
-Where is he going?
Da-jeong!
Dae-yeong.
No.
I shouldn't have come.
No.
This is my decision.
Don't cry.
You're my future,
and so is our baby.
So…
just trust me.
Don't cry.
It's all right.
Only if
everything ended here like in a movie,
my life
would have had an happy ending.
But…
18 YEARS LATER
the reality is a series of open endings…
and an unhappy twist
doesn't surprise me at all.
And that's how…
life goes on.
Ms. Cho, how many people
must I save today?
I'm not sure if I understood correctly.
Ms. Cho, I must save people.
Assemble my suit!
I'm sorry.
I'm not sure if I understood correctly.
Ms. Cho, I don't have time for jokes.
Humanity is waiting for its savior.
I'm not sure if I understood correctly.
Ms. Cho.
I'm sorry. I don't understand.
I should take this with me today.
You nutcase.
SPECIAL CORN
LOW SUGAR
Thanks for letting me crash here, but,
will you get rid of
that can on your chest?
When will you grow up? Goodness.
I get that you got kicked out
and things are bad,
but I can't remove my heart.
Goodness.
I mean, why is she demanding a divorce?
-I know why.
-What do you know?
What's the reason?
Because of his looks, obviously.
Everyone changes, but that's extreme.
That's practically a reincarnation.
It's not his looks.
I didn't know what I might do
if I kept living with him.
Is it that bad?
What happened?
She hated this face of yours
that grew old overnight.
-That's a reason to kill me?
-What?
Did I abuse her verbally or physically?
Or have an affair?
Why? So why?
-It must've been an affair.
-No, it's not!
Not you. I mean Da-jeong.
Da-jeong?
That's insane!
And you still let him live after that?
I would've killed him!
Thanks for understanding.
This isn't an issue
that can be understood.
My gosh.
Bye.
Take it easy.
You'll work yourself to death.
Even if I do die, I'll be promoted first,
so don't stop me.
Right, who cares about losing your family?
Just be successful.
What was that?
She'll change her mind
once I get promoted.
Don't worry about that. Bye.
Okay, bye.
I love you, buddy.
I love you!
I can see why she wants to leave.
Are you sure
it's okay for you to get divorced?
I've made my decision already.
How's your life?
Is Professor Kang doing well?
Who's Professor Kang…
I already broke up with him.
I have a new boyfriend. A college student.
A college student?
You know it's impossible
for me to settle down.
I want to keep my heart fluttering.
I get that, but he's in college?
SEONGJONG ELECTRONICS
NEW ANNOUNCER WANTED
They don't care about your age,
your education,
or your experience?
Our society has come a long way.
It's way overdue.
A lazy world loves creating a hierarchy.
It's too lazy to examine someone,
so it makes a judgment
based on a crude sample.
-Even if you're able--
-Promotion takes a decade.
-If you're bad--
-You get bad evaluations and lower pay.
We look at people.
JBC's new face will be…
None other than you.
You applied for a position at JBC, right?
How was the written test?
I took the written so many times already.
I have years of experience…
Those years are the problem.
I'll be 38 next year.
This will probably be
my last chance, right?
Cheer up, my friend. You only live once.
You need to work
as a regular announcer at least once.
I hope that happens.
Please.
Have a look at your family photo,
and let's work hard.
We have to.
You'll be promoted today,
so it must be exciting for you.
Of course! Let's go.
I have to leave soon. Will you hurry up?
I'm sorry, ma'am. I'll make it quick.
I can't pay you for your travel.
You said it's not broken!
That cost doesn't include our travel.
You should've told me before.
Do you want zero points
on your evaluation?
I'm sorry, ma'am!
-Darn it, what's this smell?
-Pardon?
Your feet stink.
Gosh, I was wondering
why I smelled like garbage.
Don't you have any manners?
You'll get a call later
to see how your repair went.
I hope you would give me ten points.
Sure.
Throw this away for me.
What an exciting day
to work.
Sir, I finished repairing it.
Where did he go?
My gosh,
I thought these were real raccoons.
Gosh, that scared me.
WANT TO BE YOUNG AGAIN?
"Want to be young again?"
Isn't it obvious?
Of course, I want to be young again.
He must be a doctor of something.
He has a lot of drugs, too.
REWINDING TIME FOR YOUR CELLS
MEDICINE FOR YOUTH
He must love raccoons.
There's another one here.
Are you all done?
Yes, sir. I fixed everything.
Really? Then can you fix this too?
I'm sorry, sir.
I can only repair washing machines.
Okay.
All fixed, sir.
You're very good at fixing things.
Why do you only repair washing machines?
You could fix everything.
I can fix most things pretty well.
I wish I could fix my life like this.
Shall I fix it for you?
Thank you.
But it's my life,
so I should fix it myself.
Is that so?
Okay, now. Open your mouth.
-That's a good girl.
-Goodness.
-Have some too, my boy.
-You eat so well.
Have some fish cake too.
Is it good?
Si-a, Did you say there's no school today?
Come out with Si-u. Let's have lunch.
Okay.
Si-a, eat your steak. It was expensive.
Why is my nose so flat?
Should I get surgery?
Get what?
I told you to not touch my nose!
Gosh, my nose.
That's enough.
As I said, there are
three types of people in the world.
Super famous, famous, and ordinary.
ORDINARY
If you don't study
and only about your looks--
I'll just be a part of society?
Precisely.
What's your plan?
Is there anything you want to do?
No.
Right, Si-u.
Don't you want to play basketball?
You were good as a kid.
I'm not interested.
Then what in the world
are you interested in?
Will you keep wasting your best years?
Si-a, Si-u, you don't have to worry
about us getting divorced.
I might get promoted today.
Once I get promoted,
Mom will change her mind too.
Dad, I had a dream
about a fire breaking out.
Maybe it means you'll get promoted!
Did you put it out?
Of course not.
Good! Sell that dream to me!
Okay, for 50,000 won.
Dad, this is a dream about your promotion.
You should pay at least 50,000 won.
Sure, why not?
Bo-bae, over here!
Hello, Mr. Hong.
Oh, hey. Have you eaten?
Anyway, Bo-bae. Aren't you wearing
too much makeup for a student?
A student should look like a student.
TOO MUCH MAKEUP FOR A STUDEN
-Right.
-Enough is enough.
If you worked out as much as you nagged,
you'd be buff.
I have to go out with Bo-bae,
so finish your lunch.
Si-a, finish your food before you go!
This expensive steak…
How's Mom feeling these days?
She's depressed, isn't she?
She must be in a bad mood,
so you need to look after her.
You look after her, Dad.
-Great job today.
-Great job.
-Ms. Jung.
-Hello, sir.
Say hi.
She'll take your place from now on.
Hello.
What about my position?
Go home. You've always been a housewife.
Come on, sir. No one is born a housewife.
Were you a production director
since birth?
Your kids are high school seniors.
If their mom's singing and dancing
as a reporter,
will it help them concentrate?
But they're still juniors in high school.
Don't be greedy.
You're firing me
for another reason, aren't you?
What other reason?
You got drunk last time and grabbed
and hugged our youngest crew member,
I told you to stop.
Isn't that why you're firing me?
Man, you're about to piss me off.
How dare you say anything you want?
You think your job is a joke?
I won't let this slide
just because you're a mom!
Damn it.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
HONG DAE-YEONG
Dae-yeong, this is
the result of your hard work.
That day is finally here.
I'd like to say this.
Congratulations, Manager Hong!
Don't get excited already.
He's coming.
Now, everyone. Thank you
for your hard work this quarter.
Let's give a big round of applause
for all of our engineers
who worked hard for their promotion
that comes once every five years.
Okay, then. I'll make the announcement.
The engineer who will be promoted
as the manager is…
Congratulations. Mr. Hong Dae-yeong?
Yes.
Mr. Hong, please move aside.
Oh, sure.
It's Engineer Kim Hyeon-cheol.
Wait, me?
Give him a round of applause!
BEST SERVICE!
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!
And I have another announcement.
-Mr. Hong.
-Yes, sir.
You've been transferred
to our Busan branch.
-What?
-Okay, then. Time for dinner.
Let's have a barbecue today. Let's go.
Congrats, Hyeon-cheol.
-Thank you.
-Sure.
Don't call him Hyeon-cheol.
This is Manager Kim.
How is he the manager
when he started only four years ago?
He's the manager's nephew.
People like us without connections
will never make it.
We're still better off, though.
Think of Dae-yeong.
That's good.
Okay. You can keep drinking.
What is it?
I've been working here for a decade.
Why don't I have a title yet?
But your pay grade keeps going up.
You said I'll be promoted
once every five years.
I only stuck around
because we're performance-based.
For a decade!
Hey, things change
every three years nowadays.
I didn't know
we'd be swarmed with university graduates.
Hyeon-cheol has a university degree.
You're a high school grad,
so you need to step aside for him.
In that case,
don't let me get transferred.
You know I'm in
the middle of divorce mediation.
If I go to Busan,
my marriage will be over.
If you're that desperate,
why didn't you ever join for a drink?
-What?
-Listen up, old bean.
Your job may only involve tools
out on the field,
but this is still a company.
If you don't have a good degree,
at least make more connections.
That's what performance-based means.
A month ago, you said I'll be promoted
if I had a good performance!
Enough!
Are you mad just because someone
younger than you was promoted first?
I worked awfully hard on this job.
I considered this job my life-long career.
Customers threatened me with my ratings
and I often paid for the repairs
with my own paycheck.
I put up with all sorts of disrespect
and hung on for ten years.
So why can't I get promoted?
Why must I be transferred?
Hey, Hong Dae-yeong.
This temper of yours is the reason
nothing goes your way in life.
You only do things you'll regret.
Calm down.
That's why you became a teen dad.
You…
I'm only holding myself back
for my family.
Your family? Goodness.
I pity the woman and the kids
who trust their lives to that loser.
It's obvious they're losers too.
Grab a drink.
How dare you!
I'm quitting my job today!
Did you just come home?
You're drunk again?
Should I get on my knees?
Why would you do that?
Because I was wrong.
What did you do wrong?
You didn't get promoted.
That didn't matter anyway.
You know tomorrow
is our first divorce mediation, right?
See you at court.
Da-jeong.
I don't want to get divorced.
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
MVP
HONG DAE-YEONG
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM
Hong Dae-yeong.
How did you end up like this?
SERIM
Grant me a wish if I make the goal.
SERIM, RUN FOR THE MEDAL!
Okay.
You promised.
Sure.
Jung Da-jeong.
-Go out with me!
-What?
What? That was way too easy.
Easy, my foot.
This is the last time.
If I make this goal,
my wish will come true.
Hong Dae-yeong.
Let's go back.
What just happened?
Did it go in or not?
Hey, kid. What are you doing?
-Get out of here!
-I'm sorry!
Darn it. I'm hungry.
Hello.
My beer belly is all gone
after skipping one meal.
Let's have a drink.
SOJU, SEAFOOD NOODLES
Your ID, please.
-My ID?
-Yes.
Of all the…
I can't believe
I'm getting my ID checked at this age.
Young lady, do you know how old…
You.
-You! Why are you here?
-What?
Shouldn't you be at the study room?
-Who are you?
-What? "Who are you?"
-Hey, Hong Si-a!
-Excuse me.
-What's going on?
-Nothing.
You don't have to mind us.
It's a family business.
Are you two really family?
I'm her dad.
-You freak--
-What? "Freak"?
I'm your dad!
How dare you lie and pretend
you don't know me?
Let's go outside.
You freak! I'm going to scream!
What's with you?
You need to stay out of this!
Let's go outside!
No way. What's going on right now?
Hey, kid, what's the matter?
"Kid"? Do I look like a kid?
What's wrong with you?
How old do I look? Hey!
How old do I look? Hey, man!
-Hey!
-Is this the police?
There's a crazy boy here
at the convenience store. Hurry up!
Hong Si-a, open the door!
We called the cops, you lunatic!
What? "Lunatic?"
Man, this is driving me crazy.
What is happening?
Is this a dream?
Damn it! It's not a dream!
This is driving me insane.
Si-a, just you wait.
Once I solve this, I'll come back for you!
Don't come back, you lunatic!
That lunatic.
That was scary.
Deok-jin!
Darn it.
Deok-jin!
Darn it.
Hey.
Who are you?
Deok-jin, it's me, Dae-yeong.
Stop right there.
-Dae-yeong!
-Yes?
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-What?
This is your only chance.
-Leave quietly.
-Deok-jin, listen to me.
Hey, I'm really angry right now.
I know that's just a toy.
Put it down.
I converted it for a day like this.
You lunatic.
No.
No!
No…
You killed her.
My first love!
I'm sorry, man.
Deok-jin, put that thing down.
-Don't blame me.
-Calm down.
You're the one
who awoke the devil from its sleep.
Bring it on!
Darn it.
It's me! Your friend, Hong Dae-yeong!
Don't lie to me.
Dae-yeong is uglier than I am!
MY SON
I told you not to call him.
He'll flip out if he knows
I have a part-time job.
He's not picking up, anyway.
It's obvious. He's probably busy
hanging out with Uncle Deok-jin.
You're Hong Dae-yeong? Liar.
Dae-yeong is…
KO DEOK-JIN, HONG DAE-YEONG
Deok-jin, it's me, Hong Dae-yeong.
It's me, Dae-yeong.
I really am Dae-yeong.
Even your hair is the same as back then.
Were you exposed to gamma rays at work?
I repair washing machines.
Any vampires or cyborgs
among your ancestors?
That's enough.
Really?
If it's none of the above… Okay.
Did you take part in an experiment
or take any drugs?
I told you to stop.
I haven't been in an experiment
or taken any drug.
I got fired, got depressed,
and was shooting hoops at school.
At school?
So you threw the ball and made a wish,
and it came true?
Yes.
I said I'll go back in time if it goes in.
Really?
That's incredibly hard.
You deserved that wish.
The power suddenly went out,
so I don't know if I made it.
Anyway, people are calling me
"kid" ever since.
Good for you.
You always wanted to go back.
I wanted to go back home.
Getting younger is five trillion times
better than going home.
Hey, if I were you,
I'd dance around naked.
If God gave you a gift,
but you didn't open it,
he'd be embarrassed.
What's your dream?
My dream?
You're at an age now
when you have hopes and dreams.
What is your dream as a young boy?
My dream
as a young boy?
GO, SERIM, GO
The Spring Basketball Championship's
long-awaited MVP, Hong Dae-yeong!
2000 SPRING BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
JOY OF RUNNING TOGETHER
SERIM'S BASKETBALL GENIUS
HONG DAE-YEONG
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
-Hong Dae-yeong!
HONG DAE-YEONG
Deok-jin.
Yes, tell me. What's your dream?
Be my dad.
Was your dream becoming a rich man's son?
HONG DAE-YEONG
The person you have reached…
You really look like a high school kid.
Your tummy's flat.
One second.
25 MISSED CALLS: WIFE
Where are you? Why aren't you here?
WIFE: WHERE ARE YOU?
WIFE: WHY AREN'T YOU HERE?
COURTHOUSE
Something huge just broke out,
so I couldn't be at the court.
I'm so sorry.
What's bigger than getting divorced?
Are you kidding me?
What's more important than divorce?
What? JBC?
You have passed the written test
for the JBC announcer recruitment.
THE FINAL TEST WILL BE HELD AT 10 A.M.
ON MARCH 8, FLOOR 25 OF JBC
Oh my gosh!
Yes! I did it!
Why are you here
in the midst of your mediation?
What's the mask for?
No one will recognize you.
Hey, be quiet.
I don't get you.
-That's Da-jeong.
-Where?
It's me, Da-jeong.
Yes, of course. It feels awesome.
Okay. I'll buy you a drink.
Do people celebrate divorces?
I told you.
I'm sure she's having an affair.
How could she betray me?
Exactly. Forget about her
and go live your life.
Fine.
Both my kids are old enough.
I'll live my own life now.
I know.
I hope I make the cut this time.
I'm the breadwinner now.
I need to provide for my kids.
Okay. Thanks.
SERIM HIGH SCHOOL
I never wanted to come back here,
but I'm here again. Darn it.
And it's because of you.
You know I worked hard for days
to prepare this, right?
I'll buy you chicken and beer.
Deal.
I'm sorry, kid.
Watch where you're going.
COUNSELING OFFICE
Kids these days are scary.
I've always been frightened.
Hello.
Sir?
Yes?
Hello, I'm Ok Hye-in,
the homeroom teacher of Class 2-7.
Hello, I had a kid
without getting married.
Pardon?
I mean, I'm single.
And I'm filthy rich.
Good for you.
-And your name is…
-Ko Deok-jin.
Deok-jin, have a seat.
I'm Ko Deok-jin.
I see.
Okay.
-I'm Ko U-yeong.
-Hello, U-yeong.
-Take a seat.
-Okay.
-Ko U-yeong.
-I wanted to go with Deok-u,
but he insisted,
so we went with Ko U-yeong.
He insisted?
Okay. By the way, he was home-schooled?
Kids should run around and play,
but they're always studying
and preparing for college
ever since they're children nowadays.
I say building character comes first.
I believe the current education system
in Korea is rotten to the core.
Then why are you
sending him to school now?
He can't avoid
bad things forever in his life.
Ms. Ok.
Deok-jin and I have-- I mean,
Dad and I have different opinions.
When will I ever get to spend time
with kids my age in the same place?
I haven't done much before,
so I wanted to try doing everything.
Okay. You can start school tomorrow.
Nice to meet you.
Yes. Nice to meet you too.
Ms. Ok, see you tomorrow.
Bye.
Bye, Ms. Ok. I'll see you tomorrow.
-Goodbye.
-Thank you!
What's wrong with him?
I missed this smell.
Get ready and come out.
Whom does Si-a take after?
She's late all the time.
You're so gruff.
You know today is
my final interview, right?
Look at me. How do I look?
-Your makeup is caked up.
-Really?
No, my makeup can't be caked up.
Excuse me, sir.
She's pregnant.
Could you give up your seat?
If you're pregnant, stay home.
Why did you come out and annoy everyone?
-That bastard.
-Excuse me, mister.
Why are you so rude?
It's okay.
Look at this little rascal
talking back to me.
Kids these days are such pricks.
-He's ridiculous.
-That's out of line!
A pregnant man is sitting
in a reserved seat.
Why are you complaining?
Look at him. His belly is big and round.
That must be a girl.
What?
How dare you taunt an adult?
Goodness, stay seated.
I can tell by your belly
that you're almost due.
Congratulations on your pregnancy
in this era of low birth rates.
How can he be that witty?
Hey, driver.
Let me off.
Darn it. What an unlucky day.
Have an easy delivery!
Have a seat.
Thanks, young man.
It's reserved for you, anyway.
-This stop is Serim High School.
-I didn't expect that from him.
Guys.
The English assessment is due today.
I'll collect it after the roll call.
-Come on.
-Man.
He goes,
"Congratulations on your pregnancy."
So cathartic!
But his face was even better.
His face was as refreshing as a soda pop.
Settle down, everyone.
We have a new student today.
Come in.
It's the soda boy.
Si-a, wake up.
It's that guy!
Don't interrupt me when I'm asleep…
-Thank you.
-Glad to have you.
-Introduce yourself.
-Sure.
Hi. I'm Hong Dae…
I mean,
I'm Ko U-yeong.
I'm 18…
I'm 18 years old.
Nice to meet you!
Si-a, just you wait. Once I solve this,
I'll come back for you!
Crazy bastard!
Si-a, watch your language.
-What was that?
-What's with Si-a?
U-yeong was homeschooled.
He might feel awkward at school,
so help him out as much as you can.
-Yes, Ms. Ok!
-Yes, Ms. Ok!
You may sit there.
Okay.
Ji-ho, look after him.
Yes, ma'am.
Then have a great day today.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Why is that lunatic here?
"Lunatic"?
Hey, he's a total nutcase…
Wait.
You're Seo Ji-ho, right?
Man, you've grown a lot
since I last saw you.
-Do you know me?
-Of course. You're my Si-a's friend.
-"My Si-a"?
-Yes.
Oh, did you attend
Pungrim Elementary School?
What? Yes, right.
We went to the same school.
Let me know if you need any help.
Sure, thanks.
I hope we'll be good friends.
Okay.
Gosh.
JBC ANNOUNCER BLIND RECRUITMEN
Silla operated
under the golpum and the hwarang systems.
Those who lived in the capital of Silla
had been under a status system
called the golpum system.
WIFE
What is the golpum system?
The… Hey!
-Where are you going?
-I have to use the restroom.
Man, we got a total troublemaker.
Okay. The golpum system.
Hello?
You finally picked up.
I'm sorry.
I had to take an urgent business trip.
I'm in Busan right now.
You're busy, but you sound much better.
Well, the air in Busan is very fresh.
Did you get my text?
I know you're busy,
but be there at the second session.
If you don't come, I'll assume
you're giving up custody.
You can't do that!
Don't take the kids.
You never even cared.
Why can't I take them?
What are you talking about?
You have no idea,
but I'm much closer to them
than you can imagine.
Excuse me.
What?
Is someone in there?
Can you open this for me?
I heard school violence
is a serious issue,
but this is insane.
Thanks.
Who did this?
Who did this to you?
I've never seen you before.
Do we know each other?
Right. I'm sorry. I'm Ko U-yeong.
You know your dad's friend, Ko Deok-jin?
He's my dad.
Uncle Deok-jin had a son?
But he's not married.
He was married, but you know,
my mom wanted to keep it a secret.
I just can't understand adults.
Anyway, thanks for your help,
but don't tell anyone else.
They'll retaliate
if they find out you helped me.
What? "Retaliate"?
Who's the bastard?
Bye.
You should watch out.
"Watch out"?
Why are you getting bullied?
Mind your own business.
Is it him?
Don't look at him.
I said, don't look.
Si-u made a friend.
Friend, my ass.
Hey!
Come here.
Give it back.
The ball?
Sure.
I should
teach you a lesson.
AUTUMN 2001
I don't want to.
Then what?
Are you going to have the babies?
They're twins!
Don't be stubborn and get an abortion.
I'm saying this for your sake.
I don't want to!
What about university?
Are you just going to live as a mom?
Yes, I will.
You… You've…
You've lost your mind.
What else can I do?
How can I get kill my babies
when they're alive?
I read in a book
that fetuses can understand
what their parents say.
Since we have two kids, let's tell them
twice the amount of nice things.
Okay?
It must be tough.
Should we
give up on them?
What?
-We're still young, and--
-No.
Da-jeong, try to be more realistic.
"Realistic"? Is giving up
your idea of being realistic?
-That's not what I meant.
-Is it hard?
If it's too hard, go live your own life.
Da-jeong, if you regret it later--
I…
I can feel the babies.
Bring her here now.
Take her to the clinic.
Why do you care?
You rascal!
If I don't interfere,
you'll ruin your life!
Ruin only your own life if you want to.
Don't ruin hers as well!
We can't hear
their heartbeats.
I can't say for certain,
but if she had a miscarriage,
she might need to undergo a D&C.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
Daddy was… Daddy was wrong.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
The two fetuses must have heard
their parents' voices.
Life always puts more weight
on what's more important.
Even if that weight
made us give up many things in life,
I thought nothing else would be
more important than our kids.
That's when
we became parents.
-Huh?
-You look awfully familiar.
He's my son.
He's your son?
Did you know Si-a had a job?
I just did. We're friends.
"Friends?"
How long were you guys friends?
They weren't just friends.
Il-gwon, your first love was Da-jeong.
I'm completely disappointed.
You shouldn't say that to an adult.
Because I don't need to.
The truth is, I'm…
I'm…
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon