Motel California (2025) s01e02 Episode Script
Episode 2
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(Episode 2) In Motel California,
there are a lot of things
made of wood there, right?
You know cockroaches are what
I fear the most in this world.
I was looking straight ahead.
And a cockroach with antennae
like this came towards me.
It suddenly stuck to my face…
It just…
I don't remember what happened next.
Hangover…
By the way, it's time for your mom to come.
Yes.
Oh right, you might not
be waiting for your mom.
Yeon Soo.
Yes.
You surprised me, mister.
Cockroaches are scary.
(Motel California)
Two, three, four.
Happy birthday to you ♪
Happy birthday ♪
Dear Ji Kang Hee ♪
Happy birthday to you ♪
I'm sick of it.
Kang Hee.
Kang Hee, let's go together.
Kang Hee, I said let's go together.
Where to? Where do you think I am going?
Anywhere.
Kang Hee, wherever you go,
I will be with you for life.
Why would you?
Because I like you.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, please let go of me.
Kang Hee.
Grandfather has…
Grandfather has passed away, Kang Hee.
Cheon Yeon Soo?
What are they doing?
How could they do that unless
they're out of their minds?
Move aside.
I have to say goodbye to Grandfather.
Oh, right.
Kang Hee, you are here.
I missed you, Kang Hee.
You are lying.
It's not a lie.
Then why did you do that to me back then?
I liked you so much.
Do you think everything will be
fine just by smiling like that?
Since it's in the past,
I'll just let it go.
By the way, what on earth
did you do to Yeon Soo?
How much must you have made Yeon Soo
suffer for him to change like that?
Father, Father.
Yeon Soo, Father.
- Mom.
- Oh dear.
Mom, are you okay?
It's okay, it's okay.
Your mom always fell like this.
Jeez, Soon Ja.
- Mom.
- Get up, get up.
Oh, how embarrassing.
This won't do… carry her
to the room, quickly…
- Yes.
- Mom.
Daughter, you came?
If someone saw you, they'd
think you are her husband.
Oh, what?
- Chun Pil.
- Oh, yes.
You were quite surprised, right?
It must've been hard coming over.
No, it wasn't hard…
That's not it, it's just that
our honeymoon is ruined…
You can go on your honeymoon again.
That's true. It's not like he is
going to pass away twice.
Huh?
- Go change your clothes.
- Yes.
Wow, is she just leaving like that?
Without even acknowledging anyone?
- I'll bring her here.
- No, I don't want to force her to greet us.
- Where is Kang Hee?
- She left.
Without even acknowledging anyone.
Oh my.
I don't want to see her anymore.
She looked mixed when she was younger,
but it's harder to tell as she grew up.
She really looks more and more
like her mom as she grows up.
At times like this, it's fortunate
that Soon Ja isn't here, right?
- It's not Soon Ja, but it's Soo Ji…
- Soo Ji!
Honestly, Soon Ja may be a bit
odd, but what did they do wrong?
Come to think of it, Chun Pil
has been acting up a bit.
That's why either Soon Ja or Chun Pil, one
of them should have left the neighborhood.
Quiet, they might hear us…
What if she goes crazy again?
Right, hasn't she caused trouble in
the neighborhood once or twice before?
Kang Hee.
Kang Hee.
Have something to eat before you go.
Are you telling me to go back in there?
- Huh?
- Everyone's just staring at me.
I feel like I've become
a monkey at the zoo.
Isn't it better than no one
recognizing you at all?
What?
I was very flustered that
you didn't recognize me.
You came without expecting even that much?
You came here, fully aware of everything,
just to see your grandfather, didn't you?
It's the meal offered by Grandpa.
Come in and make sure
to eat before you leave.
Jeez.
What's wrong with you?
Han Woo.
I talked back to Kang Hee.
What did you say back to her?
I told her to eat before leaving.
You told her to eat before leaving?
Do you think that's talking back?
I chased after her to say
thank you, but what did I do?
Should I not have told her to come in?
She's not coming in. Don't worry. Did
you forget what her personality is like?
She shouldn't come in…
Is he really Cheon Yeon Soo?
Ah Reum.
What about Ah Reum?
See her before you go. Ah Reum
has been waiting for you a lot.
She will be upset if you
don't see her before going.
This is my number, save it.
- Who are you?
- Why are you acting like that?
I'm here anyway.
I can sit here, right?
Do as you please.
Should I bring you some yukgaejang?
First, let's have a drink of soju.
I don't know about the others,
but they have to come.
Why? Is there something wrong with them?
They're all like that.
- Gangster.
- They're all Kang Hee's gang or family.
Cha Seung Eon, Ryu Han
Woo, and Cheon Yeon Soo.
And even Han Ah Reum.
Did you see Yeon Soo whining like
a loser as soon as Ji Kang Hee arrived?
He was totally whining.
I think they're going to the motel today.
- No way.
- Hey.
Of course, they should go to the motel.
They're a motel family, so they should go.
Then, are they motel gangsters?
Motel gangsters? What is that?
Doesn't it smell like a motel around here?
Cha Seung Eon, your mom
left you at a motel, right?
You orphaned kid.
You don't even know your age, do you?
- Are you sure he's a guy?
- What should we do about Seung Eon?
Should we wake Kang Hee?
I think we should.
- Kang Hee, wake up.
- Kang Hee, wake up.
Kang Hee, wake up.
Hey, try taking off his pants.
Oh, shall we?
- Take them off.
- Take them off quickly.
Hey, take them off quickly.
He took off his pants.
Hey!
Take them off quickly.
Hey!
Hey!
Seung Eon, are you okay? Let's go.
Are you okay?
Don't cry, don't cry.
Can you walk?
Hey, Ji Kang Hee.
You're living in a motel
without a home, aren't you?
What's the matter with living in a motel?
Oh, right. Han Woo, you
live in a barn, don't you?
Ugh, you smell like cow dung.
How about we call him
"cow dung" from now on?
- Yeah, that's a good idea.
- Good.
Don't tease each other.
Get lost, Cheon Yeon Soo, you pig.
Hey, Kim Heon Yeol.
If you keep doing that,
you'll get struck by lightning.
Lightning?
I guess you have that ability
because you're a mutt?
- Mutt? What's that?
- Mutt? What's that?
Mutt!
Her mother is a mutt, so she is also…
I'm not a mutt, okay?
"I'm not a mutt, okay?"
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt.
Ah Reum.
I thought I'd forgotten everything.
Forgotten what?
Hey.
Oh my, you startled me.
Can I join you here?
Oh yeah, Kang Hee.
- Hello.
- It's been a while.
Have you been well?
Of course.
Who is this person?
What are you talking about?
He's not our schoolmate, right?
Don't you remember Kim Heon Yeol?
Oh, Kim Heon Yeol.
The one who got struck by lightning, right?
Right?
You remember me.
Come over to practice golf sometime.
Do you play golf?
No, I've been a bit busy with work.
What do you do for a living?
I just work at a company.
I'll give you one of
my business cards, too.
Me too, thanks.
It's all in English. Kang
Hee, you made it big.
Is it a foreign company?
The company has some shares in the UK.
I haven't heard of that company.
It's the top in the interior industry.
Any famous hotel or shopping mall these
days has been renovated by our company.
Then you must be getting a good salary.
Why are you curious about
someone else's salary?
That's so old-fashioned.
Old-fashioned?
What's wrong with you again?
I don't know, I'm too anxious
to listen to what she's saying.
Ji Kang Hee?
People living in Seoul? They
may say they live in Seoul.
But they're probably in some
small house on the outskirts,
eating instant noodles.
It's funny how they try to act
fancy and wear luxury brands.
Isn't it better than acting all cocky just
because your parents have money?
What? What did you say?
You heard what I said.
Don't act like you didn't.
Whether I eat instant noodles in a room
on the outskirts or carry luxury items,
I'm taking responsibility for my own life.
I haven't seen any of those girls
who left the city turn out well.
They'll live a miserable
life, be with any man,
recklessly get pregnant, and then
eventually find some fool to marry her.
Hey!
You're not in a position to talk, having gotten
a bar girl pregnant and suspended from school.
- Stop it.
- Your level of decency hasn't changed…
What are you doing?
- Hey, hey!
- Kang Hee, are you okay?
Stop it, Heon Yeol.
- Did I do something wrong? Huh?
- No, it's not that.
Calm down.
Why? What?
Calm down.
What are you doing?
It was nice to meet you.
Kang Hee, you…
- Kim Heon Yeol, calm down.
- Hey, move aside.
Hey, hey!
Ji Kang Hee!
Are you okay, Kang Hee?
Move aside, you rat.
Why does the chief mourner
just keep hugging the girl?
What's so great about a mutt like her?
Hey, Yeon Soo.
Yeon Soo, what's wrong? It's not like you.
Thanks for coming, Kang Hee.
Be careful on your way back.
Seung Eon.
Please take Kang Hee outside.
Let's go.
Are you crazy? What are you trying to do?
Hey.
Mister, let me go first…
Why, why?
Huh?
He cleaned up your room for you.
Let's go.
The neighborhood's all quiet without her.
Why would she cause a scene
at other people's funerals?
She has come to pay respects
after hearing the obituary.
She also made the effort and
came with good intentions.
If she's coming after 10 years, she
should at least greet the elders first.
Why is she starting a fight?
I'm the one who fought, Mom.
Ji Kang Hee started it, right?
Why do you keep saying that?
What has Kang Hee done wrong?
Thinking of my brother,
I shouldn't be like this.
But she is really…
If you don't want to see your mom die,
never get involved with her.
I shouldn't have come.
I'm happy to see you.
Thank you, Cha Seung Eon.
Thank you for living with Chun Pil.
Why are you saying that all of a sudden?
Hey.
You couldn't eat properly earlier, right?
I'll prepare it for you.
(Motel California)
If I keep enduring here,
like that motel, my
life will also get dark.
Even if I'm here?
You're doing just fine.
But I can't endure it.
I'll never come back here again.
Is it heavy?
Shall I take it?
You shouldn't have done that.
Kim Heon Yeol, that guy, couldn't
even breathe and was gasping.
It was so scary, like
something might happen.
I didn't know I was that strong either.
Since it was my first time using my fists.
Kim Heon Yeol might sue you.
It doesn't matter.
I've always wanted to hit
him at least once in my life.
I feel the same way.
Honestly, it felt refreshing.
Kim Heon Yeol used to
trouble us a lot, right?
When we were kids, it was always
Kang Hee who fought for us, right?
Right.
Seung Eon, where's Kang Hee?
She left.
She said she didn't think it would
be of any help anyway and left.
What's going on?
I think it's because of that
Kim Heon Yeol thing earlier.
(Luxury item rental)
(Seongok Goshiwon)
- Hello.
- Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
This is Geum Seok Kyeong.
Wow, this design draft…
I resigned, so I'm no longer
the person in charge. Sorry.
What? Did she hang up?
What? Why is he calling me?
I don't want to have regrets.
If you're curious, you come.
It's still good no matter
how much I look at it.
Yes.
This is Geum Seok Kyeong.
You'll come to present, right?
How about coming early
and having a chat together?
Are you teasing me now?
What did you say?
How can I go there?
Didn't you hear from Esther?
You really can't come?
Then come now, with the draft.
No, if you're curious, you come.
Hello? Hello?
Oh, right.
I definitely hung up.
You are the one who only has money.
- Is this it?
- What do you know if you see it?
"You are the one who only has money."
I was about to say that.
Have you arrived, client?
"You're the first woman
to treat me this way."
I was about to say that.
The client has arrived here.
Why did you drink so much?
- Because I don't want to have regrets.
- Regrets?
Regrets?
A design that won't be
nitpicked by Mr. Mok.
I know how to do that too.
But that's…
That's an obvious design that
could be done at any house.
It lacks sincerity and uniqueness.
Still,
I don't want to regret thinking
"I should've done that."
Is that why you're drinking
alone like this now?
It has to be a dream.
It has to be a dream.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
I saw your design, Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
It felt like I was splashed with ice water.
It really woke me up.
Next time, let's meet as
a designer, not as my assistant.
Yes.
Come over here.
Why are you being so insistent?
You said you have to meet Mr. Mok.
Today, it's not a battle,
so you can just enjoy it.
It's kind of the leisure of a winner.
It's a congratulatory gift.
What? You did something like that
and didn't even realize it yourself.
Pardon?
Now, nothing has been left out, right?
- Yes.
- Yes.
And all the sample boards
have been loaded into the car?
- Yes.
- Yes.
But why are we having
the meeting at the Elitree Hotel?
The CEO said that
our client is the 3rd generation
of the Elitree Hotel.
- The next one, please.
- Yes.
Next, please.
Yes.
Thank you for the perfect
preparation, Director.
Yes, you can look forward to it.
She really likes it.
It seems you can proceed just like this.
I'll confirm the materials
myself along the way.
What kind of… - I've received
the draft from Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
She reflected everything I said
without missing a single thing.
I was completely moved.
Why didn't you come with her?
Well… She kept staying up all night…
You know about the village we're
building in Cheongdam-dong, right?
Yeah, the club-style village.
It's said that all the residents are
either top stars or young and rich.
I'd like to commission the interior
design there. Is it possible?
Like this time, customizing
it to fit the client's needs.
Of course, that's possible.
Thank you.
I would like Ms. Ji Kang Hee to
take charge of the residents' meeting.
Please make sure to come
with her to the next meeting.
Director, please help me.
You can contact Ji Kang Hee, right?
We need to hire her right away.
Please, just contact her once.
Please, I beg you.
Project team leader?
I've reviewed your resume
and portfolio again.
Without prejudice or preconception.
You are fully qualified.
Ms. Ji.
I wanted to share the happy news
quickly, but why couldn't I reach you?
I've been to a funeral.
Let's do well from now on.
I've thought of something at the funeral.
I never know when a person will die.
What's the greatest luxury I
could indulge in while I'm alive?
Luxury?
Not working with people I dislike.
That's my luxury.
So, you are going to refuse?
This incredible offer?
We fired each other here, didn't we?
- You're fired!
- No!
It's you, the manager, who is fired.
You are completely out of my life!
Out!
No.
Sell it.
Sell me just that draft, at least.
I know someone who will pay more for it.
Someone who would buy my design
at such an unbelievably high price
that someone like you, Manager,
could never dream of affording it.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee, Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Is the money insufficient?
I told you to put in plenty
of money. How much is it?
Oh my.
How much should I offer to make
it possible, Ms. Ji Kang Hee?
I've already received it.
More than enough.
My self-esteem as a designer.
You paid me more than
anyone else in the world.
Thank you, both of you.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Let's be friends.
It's not an envelope of money,
but a wedding invitation.
You must come because you're my friend.
I'll definitely come.
Because we're friends.
Why does that look like
an envelope of money?
Yeah, pride is more important than money.
(Interruption of hot water supply
due to water system issues)
Kang Hee, the water pipe burst,
so the boiler isn't working.
But I need to shower.
Oh my, there's no hot water, and
the heating isn't working either.
You can't even use the
bathroom for a while.
Maybe use wet wipes or something.
- Yeah.
- Yeah, where are you?
Where else? The office, of course.
Can you talk for a moment?
Yeah, what's up?
I have to go to Seoul this weekend, and I
wonder if you could let me stay for one night.
Oh, I have to go on a business trip,
so I won't be in Seoul for a while.
I'll call you when I'm back.
Okay, got it.
Yeah.
Liar.
Why? What did she say?
Kang Hee handed out business cards
to people at the funeral, didn't she?
But the others were so suspicious
that I called to check.
But they said there's no such person.
But she said that she's at the company now.
She even says she'll be on a business
trip during the weekend.
She must have some kind of trouble, too.
That's probably the case.
But she should be able to tell me.
Why doesn't she even tell me?
I'm hurt.
Excuse me, could you help me with this?
No.
Come here, oh my, cutie.
That's right, that's right.
- Thank you.
- Come this way.
Oh, got it.
Thank you.
Come in.
- You're from the veterinary department, right?
- Oh, yes.
Could you let go of this,
please? I really need to hurry.
They're all test dogs, aren't they?
Yes.
I really need to go quickly.
Oh, wait a moment. What are you doing now?
Just a moment, I'll explain.
Yeah, are you busy?
Sorry, but could you come
quickly to the school?
Please help me. No.
Yeah, come quickly. Thank you.
I really struggled to
help these dogs escape.
Let me explain.
Where did you just call?
I can't take a single
step until they arrive.
What are you doing…
I really had a hard
time freeing these dogs.
Yeah? Please help me just once.
Please.
- Thank you, senior.
- Yes.
I managed to help them
escape with great difficulty.
Without even knowing properly…
Are they for drug testing?
Toxicity testing?
Euthanasia may be performed
depending on the results.
Have you ever heard of
"Footsteps of Sharing"?
Of course, they protect abandoned dogs and also
support the adoption of experimental dogs.
That's the club I created when I was in school,
dealing with similar struggles like yours.
Make sure to stop by if you have time.
"Footsteps of Sharing"…
Then, are you perhaps
Senior Cheon Yeon Soo?
Hello. My name is Yoon
Nan Woo, class of 2016.
Thank you very much, Senior.
Don't worry too much
about them. They'll be fine.
Let's go, Ah Reum.
Oh, hello?
Hello.
Why? What's the matter?
I have something to ask you.
Yes, what is it? Ask away.
This might sound a bit strange,
and you might feel a bit offended.
It's okay, ask. What is it?
By any chance, are you
the girlfriend of Senior Yeon Soo?
What?
Girlfriend…
I'm just his friend.
Oh, that's a relief.
Then, by any chance, does
he have a girlfriend?
As it turns out, he is really popular,
and there are actually so many
people who claim to be his girlfriend.
That's all nonsense. Yeon Soo
doesn't have a girlfriend.
But why are you curious about that?
That day he helped the beagles,
and every time I saw him,
he gave me a lot of
advice about my worries.
I'm just really grateful to
him for so many things.
I want to buy him a meal at least once…
- And?
- Senior Yeon Soo…
Do you happen to know what he's doing
on Christmas Eve?
I don't know either, go ask him.
Please tell me.
I really don't know. Ask Yeon Soo.
It's fine, it's fine.
I really need to do it.
(Salvation Army donation kettle)
Ready, one, two.
Okay, great.
Friends.
- Esther.
- Esther, congratulations.
- Thank you.
- Aren't you nervous?
- Are you okay?
- The dress is so beautiful.
Alright, I'm going to take a photo.
One, two, three.
Smile a bit more, please.
Yes, one, two, three.
Ms. Kang Hee.
Ms. Kang Hee.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Do you want to come to
the after-party later?
I have a prior appointment.
Then let's meet up later.
Director.
Oh? Lipstick! Right?
- Yes.
- I knew it would suit you.
Oh, right. I heard you didn't receive
the design fee in the end.
Why did you do that?
Seok Kyeong has a lot of money.
It was because of you.
- Me?
- Thanks to you, Director.
I wanted to live a more luxurious life.
Not living so stubbornly.
Ms. Kang Hee.
I love you.
You said you liked men.
I won't ask to live together.
Instead, let's work together.
I left the company because
of you, Ms. Kang Hee.
Pardon?
I kept thinking about what you said.
The luxury of not working
with people I dislike.
I wanted to experience
that luxury once too.
So now you're responsible for me, Ms.
Kang Hee.
Let's talk with a new year's fresh mood.
It's been a while.
- It's been such a long time.
- Right.
Wow.
What? Am I that pretty?
Korean makeup is truly the best.
I admit it.
Be happy.
You'll regret it for
life for letting me go.
- Huh?
- See?
It looks like your eyes are full of regret.
Sorry to say this, but
I've met a girl I like.
- Are you serious?
- Yes.
That's good to hear.
I felt bad for being the only one married.
But why didn't you come together?
You're asking me to bring her here,
where my parents are?
When will you introduce her?
Soon.
There was an industrial spy here.
Then go ahead and report me.
I guess these days,
everyone uses spruce trees.
Because it's much more splendid than a fir.
Didn't you say you had plans?
It's an evening appointment,
so there's still some time.
Oh? Then, do you want to go
check out the top floor's suite?
It's not something like after party.
I'll be partying all night there,
so come after your appointment.
We've also booked a room
and will be up all night.
Oh, sorry.
On a day like today, you naturally
spend it with your boyfriend.
Have a good time then.
Welcome.
- Chun Pil, do you have money?
- Huh?
Do you need money?
Why?
I asked if you need money.
Be quiet.
Wow.
We share the same birthday. December 25th.
It's incredible.
Your birthday is calculated
by the lunar calendar.
Let's standardize it to Christmas,
so it's easy to remember.
That wouldn't be respectful to
the grandmother who gave birth to you.
Alright, then I'll be
the one who's unfilial.
You do the filial duty.
Why should I?
How nice is it?
On such a wonderful day, it's
so great to meet once a year,
celebrate our birthdays,
and spend Christmas together.
Come here.
Like this,
we will be together for life, okay?
One, two, three.
I should have rejected it back then.
What time is it?
(Ah Reum)
Happy birthday.
You remembered my birthday.
Of course, we've been together for so long.
What about now? Aren't we
staying together anymore?
We all scattered, you know.
That's right, I heard Han Woo
is proposing today.
She's a female coworker at the same company,
and they've been dating for a while.
What about Seung Eon?
I don't know.
If he's not working, he's probably off
to the mountains or something.
Are you meeting Mr. Chun Pil
at the hotel again today?
Yeah.
But why don't you ask?
The person you really want to
ask about is Yeon Soo, isn't it?
What about Yeon Soo?
Is he okay?
Is he doing well?
Oh, don't even mention it.
Kim Heon Yeol's father
was making a big fuss,
calling the police and threatening to
sue Yeon Soo. Your father stopped them.
He suffered because of me.
I should give him a call
later and apologize.
Yeah, but if you're going
to do it, do it quickly.
Why?
Yeon Soo might have…
He might have a date in the evening.
(Kang Hee)
Hello, hello.
Hello?
Is this Cheon Yeon Soo?
Oh, Kang Hee.
Senior.
Wow, you look great today.
Huh?
No, Kang Hee, hold on.
Just a minute.
Please go ahead and make
the call. I'll go and order.
It seems like you're with someone
else right now? Let's talk later.
No, Kang Hee, that's not it…
Kang Hee.
Timing is…
Chun Pil, let's not meet today.
Suddenly? Why? Is something wrong?
I'm over thirty now.
I don't want to receive a birthday
congratulation from you, Chun Pil.
Until another man comes into
your life, I should take care of it.
There is another man.
Then bring him along.
Chun Pil.
After checking in, I'll send you a text.
Let's meet in the room later.
Chun Pil.
Ms. Kang Hee.
Shall we sit together?
If you promise not to talk to me…
Let's just drink in silence, both of us.
Elitree Hotel, Room 2020.
Can I ask you a favor?
Let's listen to it first.
There is a man claiming ownership of me.
I want to get away from that man.
Can I use you, Mr. Seok Kyeong?
Could I… just link arms
with you for a moment?
I'm Geum Seok Kyeong.
It's that man.
Wow.
Who would have thought to see
such a stage at a Korean beef festival?
Please give them another
big round of applause.
Mister, now will you please
tell me where Kang Hee lives?
Well…
Please tell us, mister.
We agreed to let him know once we perform.
Otherwise, he won't be able to hold on anymore.
I heard she's in a Goshiwon in Sillim-dong.
- What Goshiwon?
- Oh, that's…
I promised her I wouldn't tell.
What kind of father says that?
Please tell me.
Isn't it cool? Meeting just once
a year at the end of the year.
Discussing life in a luxury hotel,
discussing movies and music,
dining with the best room service.
Then parting ways cleanly, just like we do.
Mister, please tell me.
I will really get angry.
Move aside, you punk.
No, I'll stick to you until you tell me.
You brat.
Han Woo, is there a convenience
store in the subway too?
Be quiet.
Oh, Han River! Han River!
Wow, it's really long.
I said be quiet, you country bumpkin.
Why? You are a country bumpkin too.
Oh my.
These are all Goshiwon.
When will we find her here?
There are really a lot.
Ask that person over there.
You ask him.
You do it.
- You just ask him.
- Just once.
Alright, alright.
Hello, sir.
Is there a person named
Ji Kang Hee living in here?
She's about this tall, and she's a girl.
(Goshiwon)
Wow, is there a goshiwon
in a place like this?
It's right up there at the top.
Let's go up there and then grab some food.
Let's go quickly.
I'll go ahead.
Let's eat Korean beef, Korean beef.
Next time we come up here, we should
also stop by a convenience store.
Ah Reum said that Kang Hee is working
part-time at the convenience store.
Then,
are you saying you're going to visit
every convenience store in downtown Seoul?
Yeah, we can just start
with the ones nearby.
This is like looking for a needle
in a haystack, Yeon Soo.
Just give up.
Why are you so negative?
As long as I'm looking for her, we're
still under the same sky in Seoul.
Maybe Kang Hee is also looking
at that moon right now with me, right?
You crazy.
If you're going to do it, do it on
your own. I can't do it anymore.
- I can't do it anymore.
- Why? Let's go together.
Why go together? How long
will it take to find her?
- But we're friends.
- That's not it.
There are too many convenience stores. There's
one over there, and also behind there.
I won't eat it.
Don't eat. If you keep eating like
this, you'll need insulin next year.
You… Where are you going?
To buy dessert.
Oh my.
Hello.
Is there another part-time worker here?
I found her.
You go in and out of hotels
with older men, don't you?
It's none of your business
who I go to a hotel with.
How much do you get paid to do that?
Don't worry about how much I'm getting,
just give me the overdue salary.
Do you really need to be reported
to come to your senses?
You should be thankful that I haven't
reported you for sponsoring prostitution.
If you don't pay my overdue salary
right now, I'll be the one to report you.
You're just a pathetic pervert, trying to hit
on people under the guise of a part-time job.
Do you think I'd go to
a hotel with you for that?
What?
Pathetic pervert?
How dare…
Say it again, say it again! Say it again!
How dare…
What the heck.
What did you say?
Did you just say "heck" now?
How dare you…
Oh, hold on.
I've recorded videos of him abusing
you, so report him with this.
It looks like you'll be the one
getting reported, Boss.
My arm is going to fall off.
Stay still.
Let go of my arm, and then we can talk.
Oh, just a second, my arm, my arm!
Stay still.
Oh my, my arm is going to fall off.
Oh, hold on. Let go of my
arm, and then we can talk.
Drink this and go back.
You too, this…
Why are you giving me this?
There are many people who make
things hard for me, even without you.
So don't come looking for me again.
This isn't a request, but an order.
- I'll send you the video.
- Thank you.
- Here.
- Yes.
Oh yes, just a moment please.
Yes, it's done.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
Please transfer the ownership
of Kang Hee to me.
I will take responsibility for her.
(Motel California)
(Episode 2) In Motel California,
there are a lot of things
made of wood there, right?
You know cockroaches are what
I fear the most in this world.
I was looking straight ahead.
And a cockroach with antennae
like this came towards me.
It suddenly stuck to my face…
It just…
I don't remember what happened next.
Hangover…
By the way, it's time for your mom to come.
Yes.
Oh right, you might not
be waiting for your mom.
Yeon Soo.
Yes.
You surprised me, mister.
Cockroaches are scary.
(Motel California)
Two, three, four.
Happy birthday to you ♪
Happy birthday ♪
Dear Ji Kang Hee ♪
Happy birthday to you ♪
I'm sick of it.
Kang Hee.
Kang Hee, let's go together.
Kang Hee, I said let's go together.
Where to? Where do you think I am going?
Anywhere.
Kang Hee, wherever you go,
I will be with you for life.
Why would you?
Because I like you.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, please let go of me.
Kang Hee.
Grandfather has…
Grandfather has passed away, Kang Hee.
Cheon Yeon Soo?
What are they doing?
How could they do that unless
they're out of their minds?
Move aside.
I have to say goodbye to Grandfather.
Oh, right.
Kang Hee, you are here.
I missed you, Kang Hee.
You are lying.
It's not a lie.
Then why did you do that to me back then?
I liked you so much.
Do you think everything will be
fine just by smiling like that?
Since it's in the past,
I'll just let it go.
By the way, what on earth
did you do to Yeon Soo?
How much must you have made Yeon Soo
suffer for him to change like that?
Father, Father.
Yeon Soo, Father.
- Mom.
- Oh dear.
Mom, are you okay?
It's okay, it's okay.
Your mom always fell like this.
Jeez, Soon Ja.
- Mom.
- Get up, get up.
Oh, how embarrassing.
This won't do… carry her
to the room, quickly…
- Yes.
- Mom.
Daughter, you came?
If someone saw you, they'd
think you are her husband.
Oh, what?
- Chun Pil.
- Oh, yes.
You were quite surprised, right?
It must've been hard coming over.
No, it wasn't hard…
That's not it, it's just that
our honeymoon is ruined…
You can go on your honeymoon again.
That's true. It's not like he is
going to pass away twice.
Huh?
- Go change your clothes.
- Yes.
Wow, is she just leaving like that?
Without even acknowledging anyone?
- I'll bring her here.
- No, I don't want to force her to greet us.
- Where is Kang Hee?
- She left.
Without even acknowledging anyone.
Oh my.
I don't want to see her anymore.
She looked mixed when she was younger,
but it's harder to tell as she grew up.
She really looks more and more
like her mom as she grows up.
At times like this, it's fortunate
that Soon Ja isn't here, right?
- It's not Soon Ja, but it's Soo Ji…
- Soo Ji!
Honestly, Soon Ja may be a bit
odd, but what did they do wrong?
Come to think of it, Chun Pil
has been acting up a bit.
That's why either Soon Ja or Chun Pil, one
of them should have left the neighborhood.
Quiet, they might hear us…
What if she goes crazy again?
Right, hasn't she caused trouble in
the neighborhood once or twice before?
Kang Hee.
Kang Hee.
Have something to eat before you go.
Are you telling me to go back in there?
- Huh?
- Everyone's just staring at me.
I feel like I've become
a monkey at the zoo.
Isn't it better than no one
recognizing you at all?
What?
I was very flustered that
you didn't recognize me.
You came without expecting even that much?
You came here, fully aware of everything,
just to see your grandfather, didn't you?
It's the meal offered by Grandpa.
Come in and make sure
to eat before you leave.
Jeez.
What's wrong with you?
Han Woo.
I talked back to Kang Hee.
What did you say back to her?
I told her to eat before leaving.
You told her to eat before leaving?
Do you think that's talking back?
I chased after her to say
thank you, but what did I do?
Should I not have told her to come in?
She's not coming in. Don't worry. Did
you forget what her personality is like?
She shouldn't come in…
Is he really Cheon Yeon Soo?
Ah Reum.
What about Ah Reum?
See her before you go. Ah Reum
has been waiting for you a lot.
She will be upset if you
don't see her before going.
This is my number, save it.
- Who are you?
- Why are you acting like that?
I'm here anyway.
I can sit here, right?
Do as you please.
Should I bring you some yukgaejang?
First, let's have a drink of soju.
I don't know about the others,
but they have to come.
Why? Is there something wrong with them?
They're all like that.
- Gangster.
- They're all Kang Hee's gang or family.
Cha Seung Eon, Ryu Han
Woo, and Cheon Yeon Soo.
And even Han Ah Reum.
Did you see Yeon Soo whining like
a loser as soon as Ji Kang Hee arrived?
He was totally whining.
I think they're going to the motel today.
- No way.
- Hey.
Of course, they should go to the motel.
They're a motel family, so they should go.
Then, are they motel gangsters?
Motel gangsters? What is that?
Doesn't it smell like a motel around here?
Cha Seung Eon, your mom
left you at a motel, right?
You orphaned kid.
You don't even know your age, do you?
- Are you sure he's a guy?
- What should we do about Seung Eon?
Should we wake Kang Hee?
I think we should.
- Kang Hee, wake up.
- Kang Hee, wake up.
Kang Hee, wake up.
Hey, try taking off his pants.
Oh, shall we?
- Take them off.
- Take them off quickly.
Hey, take them off quickly.
He took off his pants.
Hey!
Take them off quickly.
Hey!
Hey!
Seung Eon, are you okay? Let's go.
Are you okay?
Don't cry, don't cry.
Can you walk?
Hey, Ji Kang Hee.
You're living in a motel
without a home, aren't you?
What's the matter with living in a motel?
Oh, right. Han Woo, you
live in a barn, don't you?
Ugh, you smell like cow dung.
How about we call him
"cow dung" from now on?
- Yeah, that's a good idea.
- Good.
Don't tease each other.
Get lost, Cheon Yeon Soo, you pig.
Hey, Kim Heon Yeol.
If you keep doing that,
you'll get struck by lightning.
Lightning?
I guess you have that ability
because you're a mutt?
- Mutt? What's that?
- Mutt? What's that?
Mutt!
Her mother is a mutt, so she is also…
I'm not a mutt, okay?
"I'm not a mutt, okay?"
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt. She's a mutt.
She's a mutt.
Ah Reum.
I thought I'd forgotten everything.
Forgotten what?
Hey.
Oh my, you startled me.
Can I join you here?
Oh yeah, Kang Hee.
- Hello.
- It's been a while.
Have you been well?
Of course.
Who is this person?
What are you talking about?
He's not our schoolmate, right?
Don't you remember Kim Heon Yeol?
Oh, Kim Heon Yeol.
The one who got struck by lightning, right?
Right?
You remember me.
Come over to practice golf sometime.
Do you play golf?
No, I've been a bit busy with work.
What do you do for a living?
I just work at a company.
I'll give you one of
my business cards, too.
Me too, thanks.
It's all in English. Kang
Hee, you made it big.
Is it a foreign company?
The company has some shares in the UK.
I haven't heard of that company.
It's the top in the interior industry.
Any famous hotel or shopping mall these
days has been renovated by our company.
Then you must be getting a good salary.
Why are you curious about
someone else's salary?
That's so old-fashioned.
Old-fashioned?
What's wrong with you again?
I don't know, I'm too anxious
to listen to what she's saying.
Ji Kang Hee?
People living in Seoul? They
may say they live in Seoul.
But they're probably in some
small house on the outskirts,
eating instant noodles.
It's funny how they try to act
fancy and wear luxury brands.
Isn't it better than acting all cocky just
because your parents have money?
What? What did you say?
You heard what I said.
Don't act like you didn't.
Whether I eat instant noodles in a room
on the outskirts or carry luxury items,
I'm taking responsibility for my own life.
I haven't seen any of those girls
who left the city turn out well.
They'll live a miserable
life, be with any man,
recklessly get pregnant, and then
eventually find some fool to marry her.
Hey!
You're not in a position to talk, having gotten
a bar girl pregnant and suspended from school.
- Stop it.
- Your level of decency hasn't changed…
What are you doing?
- Hey, hey!
- Kang Hee, are you okay?
Stop it, Heon Yeol.
- Did I do something wrong? Huh?
- No, it's not that.
Calm down.
Why? What?
Calm down.
What are you doing?
It was nice to meet you.
Kang Hee, you…
- Kim Heon Yeol, calm down.
- Hey, move aside.
Hey, hey!
Ji Kang Hee!
Are you okay, Kang Hee?
Move aside, you rat.
Why does the chief mourner
just keep hugging the girl?
What's so great about a mutt like her?
Hey, Yeon Soo.
Yeon Soo, what's wrong? It's not like you.
Thanks for coming, Kang Hee.
Be careful on your way back.
Seung Eon.
Please take Kang Hee outside.
Let's go.
Are you crazy? What are you trying to do?
Hey.
Mister, let me go first…
Why, why?
Huh?
He cleaned up your room for you.
Let's go.
The neighborhood's all quiet without her.
Why would she cause a scene
at other people's funerals?
She has come to pay respects
after hearing the obituary.
She also made the effort and
came with good intentions.
If she's coming after 10 years, she
should at least greet the elders first.
Why is she starting a fight?
I'm the one who fought, Mom.
Ji Kang Hee started it, right?
Why do you keep saying that?
What has Kang Hee done wrong?
Thinking of my brother,
I shouldn't be like this.
But she is really…
If you don't want to see your mom die,
never get involved with her.
I shouldn't have come.
I'm happy to see you.
Thank you, Cha Seung Eon.
Thank you for living with Chun Pil.
Why are you saying that all of a sudden?
Hey.
You couldn't eat properly earlier, right?
I'll prepare it for you.
(Motel California)
If I keep enduring here,
like that motel, my
life will also get dark.
Even if I'm here?
You're doing just fine.
But I can't endure it.
I'll never come back here again.
Is it heavy?
Shall I take it?
You shouldn't have done that.
Kim Heon Yeol, that guy, couldn't
even breathe and was gasping.
It was so scary, like
something might happen.
I didn't know I was that strong either.
Since it was my first time using my fists.
Kim Heon Yeol might sue you.
It doesn't matter.
I've always wanted to hit
him at least once in my life.
I feel the same way.
Honestly, it felt refreshing.
Kim Heon Yeol used to
trouble us a lot, right?
When we were kids, it was always
Kang Hee who fought for us, right?
Right.
Seung Eon, where's Kang Hee?
She left.
She said she didn't think it would
be of any help anyway and left.
What's going on?
I think it's because of that
Kim Heon Yeol thing earlier.
(Luxury item rental)
(Seongok Goshiwon)
- Hello.
- Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
This is Geum Seok Kyeong.
Wow, this design draft…
I resigned, so I'm no longer
the person in charge. Sorry.
What? Did she hang up?
What? Why is he calling me?
I don't want to have regrets.
If you're curious, you come.
It's still good no matter
how much I look at it.
Yes.
This is Geum Seok Kyeong.
You'll come to present, right?
How about coming early
and having a chat together?
Are you teasing me now?
What did you say?
How can I go there?
Didn't you hear from Esther?
You really can't come?
Then come now, with the draft.
No, if you're curious, you come.
Hello? Hello?
Oh, right.
I definitely hung up.
You are the one who only has money.
- Is this it?
- What do you know if you see it?
"You are the one who only has money."
I was about to say that.
Have you arrived, client?
"You're the first woman
to treat me this way."
I was about to say that.
The client has arrived here.
Why did you drink so much?
- Because I don't want to have regrets.
- Regrets?
Regrets?
A design that won't be
nitpicked by Mr. Mok.
I know how to do that too.
But that's…
That's an obvious design that
could be done at any house.
It lacks sincerity and uniqueness.
Still,
I don't want to regret thinking
"I should've done that."
Is that why you're drinking
alone like this now?
It has to be a dream.
It has to be a dream.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
I saw your design, Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
It felt like I was splashed with ice water.
It really woke me up.
Next time, let's meet as
a designer, not as my assistant.
Yes.
Come over here.
Why are you being so insistent?
You said you have to meet Mr. Mok.
Today, it's not a battle,
so you can just enjoy it.
It's kind of the leisure of a winner.
It's a congratulatory gift.
What? You did something like that
and didn't even realize it yourself.
Pardon?
Now, nothing has been left out, right?
- Yes.
- Yes.
And all the sample boards
have been loaded into the car?
- Yes.
- Yes.
But why are we having
the meeting at the Elitree Hotel?
The CEO said that
our client is the 3rd generation
of the Elitree Hotel.
- The next one, please.
- Yes.
Next, please.
Yes.
Thank you for the perfect
preparation, Director.
Yes, you can look forward to it.
She really likes it.
It seems you can proceed just like this.
I'll confirm the materials
myself along the way.
What kind of… - I've received
the draft from Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
She reflected everything I said
without missing a single thing.
I was completely moved.
Why didn't you come with her?
Well… She kept staying up all night…
You know about the village we're
building in Cheongdam-dong, right?
Yeah, the club-style village.
It's said that all the residents are
either top stars or young and rich.
I'd like to commission the interior
design there. Is it possible?
Like this time, customizing
it to fit the client's needs.
Of course, that's possible.
Thank you.
I would like Ms. Ji Kang Hee to
take charge of the residents' meeting.
Please make sure to come
with her to the next meeting.
Director, please help me.
You can contact Ji Kang Hee, right?
We need to hire her right away.
Please, just contact her once.
Please, I beg you.
Project team leader?
I've reviewed your resume
and portfolio again.
Without prejudice or preconception.
You are fully qualified.
Ms. Ji.
I wanted to share the happy news
quickly, but why couldn't I reach you?
I've been to a funeral.
Let's do well from now on.
I've thought of something at the funeral.
I never know when a person will die.
What's the greatest luxury I
could indulge in while I'm alive?
Luxury?
Not working with people I dislike.
That's my luxury.
So, you are going to refuse?
This incredible offer?
We fired each other here, didn't we?
- You're fired!
- No!
It's you, the manager, who is fired.
You are completely out of my life!
Out!
No.
Sell it.
Sell me just that draft, at least.
I know someone who will pay more for it.
Someone who would buy my design
at such an unbelievably high price
that someone like you, Manager,
could never dream of affording it.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee, Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Is the money insufficient?
I told you to put in plenty
of money. How much is it?
Oh my.
How much should I offer to make
it possible, Ms. Ji Kang Hee?
I've already received it.
More than enough.
My self-esteem as a designer.
You paid me more than
anyone else in the world.
Thank you, both of you.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Let's be friends.
It's not an envelope of money,
but a wedding invitation.
You must come because you're my friend.
I'll definitely come.
Because we're friends.
Why does that look like
an envelope of money?
Yeah, pride is more important than money.
(Interruption of hot water supply
due to water system issues)
Kang Hee, the water pipe burst,
so the boiler isn't working.
But I need to shower.
Oh my, there's no hot water, and
the heating isn't working either.
You can't even use the
bathroom for a while.
Maybe use wet wipes or something.
- Yeah.
- Yeah, where are you?
Where else? The office, of course.
Can you talk for a moment?
Yeah, what's up?
I have to go to Seoul this weekend, and I
wonder if you could let me stay for one night.
Oh, I have to go on a business trip,
so I won't be in Seoul for a while.
I'll call you when I'm back.
Okay, got it.
Yeah.
Liar.
Why? What did she say?
Kang Hee handed out business cards
to people at the funeral, didn't she?
But the others were so suspicious
that I called to check.
But they said there's no such person.
But she said that she's at the company now.
She even says she'll be on a business
trip during the weekend.
She must have some kind of trouble, too.
That's probably the case.
But she should be able to tell me.
Why doesn't she even tell me?
I'm hurt.
Excuse me, could you help me with this?
No.
Come here, oh my, cutie.
That's right, that's right.
- Thank you.
- Come this way.
Oh, got it.
Thank you.
Come in.
- You're from the veterinary department, right?
- Oh, yes.
Could you let go of this,
please? I really need to hurry.
They're all test dogs, aren't they?
Yes.
I really need to go quickly.
Oh, wait a moment. What are you doing now?
Just a moment, I'll explain.
Yeah, are you busy?
Sorry, but could you come
quickly to the school?
Please help me. No.
Yeah, come quickly. Thank you.
I really struggled to
help these dogs escape.
Let me explain.
Where did you just call?
I can't take a single
step until they arrive.
What are you doing…
I really had a hard
time freeing these dogs.
Yeah? Please help me just once.
Please.
- Thank you, senior.
- Yes.
I managed to help them
escape with great difficulty.
Without even knowing properly…
Are they for drug testing?
Toxicity testing?
Euthanasia may be performed
depending on the results.
Have you ever heard of
"Footsteps of Sharing"?
Of course, they protect abandoned dogs and also
support the adoption of experimental dogs.
That's the club I created when I was in school,
dealing with similar struggles like yours.
Make sure to stop by if you have time.
"Footsteps of Sharing"…
Then, are you perhaps
Senior Cheon Yeon Soo?
Hello. My name is Yoon
Nan Woo, class of 2016.
Thank you very much, Senior.
Don't worry too much
about them. They'll be fine.
Let's go, Ah Reum.
Oh, hello?
Hello.
Why? What's the matter?
I have something to ask you.
Yes, what is it? Ask away.
This might sound a bit strange,
and you might feel a bit offended.
It's okay, ask. What is it?
By any chance, are you
the girlfriend of Senior Yeon Soo?
What?
Girlfriend…
I'm just his friend.
Oh, that's a relief.
Then, by any chance, does
he have a girlfriend?
As it turns out, he is really popular,
and there are actually so many
people who claim to be his girlfriend.
That's all nonsense. Yeon Soo
doesn't have a girlfriend.
But why are you curious about that?
That day he helped the beagles,
and every time I saw him,
he gave me a lot of
advice about my worries.
I'm just really grateful to
him for so many things.
I want to buy him a meal at least once…
- And?
- Senior Yeon Soo…
Do you happen to know what he's doing
on Christmas Eve?
I don't know either, go ask him.
Please tell me.
I really don't know. Ask Yeon Soo.
It's fine, it's fine.
I really need to do it.
(Salvation Army donation kettle)
Ready, one, two.
Okay, great.
Friends.
- Esther.
- Esther, congratulations.
- Thank you.
- Aren't you nervous?
- Are you okay?
- The dress is so beautiful.
Alright, I'm going to take a photo.
One, two, three.
Smile a bit more, please.
Yes, one, two, three.
Ms. Kang Hee.
Ms. Kang Hee.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Do you want to come to
the after-party later?
I have a prior appointment.
Then let's meet up later.
Director.
Oh? Lipstick! Right?
- Yes.
- I knew it would suit you.
Oh, right. I heard you didn't receive
the design fee in the end.
Why did you do that?
Seok Kyeong has a lot of money.
It was because of you.
- Me?
- Thanks to you, Director.
I wanted to live a more luxurious life.
Not living so stubbornly.
Ms. Kang Hee.
I love you.
You said you liked men.
I won't ask to live together.
Instead, let's work together.
I left the company because
of you, Ms. Kang Hee.
Pardon?
I kept thinking about what you said.
The luxury of not working
with people I dislike.
I wanted to experience
that luxury once too.
So now you're responsible for me, Ms.
Kang Hee.
Let's talk with a new year's fresh mood.
It's been a while.
- It's been such a long time.
- Right.
Wow.
What? Am I that pretty?
Korean makeup is truly the best.
I admit it.
Be happy.
You'll regret it for
life for letting me go.
- Huh?
- See?
It looks like your eyes are full of regret.
Sorry to say this, but
I've met a girl I like.
- Are you serious?
- Yes.
That's good to hear.
I felt bad for being the only one married.
But why didn't you come together?
You're asking me to bring her here,
where my parents are?
When will you introduce her?
Soon.
There was an industrial spy here.
Then go ahead and report me.
I guess these days,
everyone uses spruce trees.
Because it's much more splendid than a fir.
Didn't you say you had plans?
It's an evening appointment,
so there's still some time.
Oh? Then, do you want to go
check out the top floor's suite?
It's not something like after party.
I'll be partying all night there,
so come after your appointment.
We've also booked a room
and will be up all night.
Oh, sorry.
On a day like today, you naturally
spend it with your boyfriend.
Have a good time then.
Welcome.
- Chun Pil, do you have money?
- Huh?
Do you need money?
Why?
I asked if you need money.
Be quiet.
Wow.
We share the same birthday. December 25th.
It's incredible.
Your birthday is calculated
by the lunar calendar.
Let's standardize it to Christmas,
so it's easy to remember.
That wouldn't be respectful to
the grandmother who gave birth to you.
Alright, then I'll be
the one who's unfilial.
You do the filial duty.
Why should I?
How nice is it?
On such a wonderful day, it's
so great to meet once a year,
celebrate our birthdays,
and spend Christmas together.
Come here.
Like this,
we will be together for life, okay?
One, two, three.
I should have rejected it back then.
What time is it?
(Ah Reum)
Happy birthday.
You remembered my birthday.
Of course, we've been together for so long.
What about now? Aren't we
staying together anymore?
We all scattered, you know.
That's right, I heard Han Woo
is proposing today.
She's a female coworker at the same company,
and they've been dating for a while.
What about Seung Eon?
I don't know.
If he's not working, he's probably off
to the mountains or something.
Are you meeting Mr. Chun Pil
at the hotel again today?
Yeah.
But why don't you ask?
The person you really want to
ask about is Yeon Soo, isn't it?
What about Yeon Soo?
Is he okay?
Is he doing well?
Oh, don't even mention it.
Kim Heon Yeol's father
was making a big fuss,
calling the police and threatening to
sue Yeon Soo. Your father stopped them.
He suffered because of me.
I should give him a call
later and apologize.
Yeah, but if you're going
to do it, do it quickly.
Why?
Yeon Soo might have…
He might have a date in the evening.
(Kang Hee)
Hello, hello.
Hello?
Is this Cheon Yeon Soo?
Oh, Kang Hee.
Senior.
Wow, you look great today.
Huh?
No, Kang Hee, hold on.
Just a minute.
Please go ahead and make
the call. I'll go and order.
It seems like you're with someone
else right now? Let's talk later.
No, Kang Hee, that's not it…
Kang Hee.
Timing is…
Chun Pil, let's not meet today.
Suddenly? Why? Is something wrong?
I'm over thirty now.
I don't want to receive a birthday
congratulation from you, Chun Pil.
Until another man comes into
your life, I should take care of it.
There is another man.
Then bring him along.
Chun Pil.
After checking in, I'll send you a text.
Let's meet in the room later.
Chun Pil.
Ms. Kang Hee.
Shall we sit together?
If you promise not to talk to me…
Let's just drink in silence, both of us.
Elitree Hotel, Room 2020.
Can I ask you a favor?
Let's listen to it first.
There is a man claiming ownership of me.
I want to get away from that man.
Can I use you, Mr. Seok Kyeong?
Could I… just link arms
with you for a moment?
I'm Geum Seok Kyeong.
It's that man.
Wow.
Who would have thought to see
such a stage at a Korean beef festival?
Please give them another
big round of applause.
Mister, now will you please
tell me where Kang Hee lives?
Well…
Please tell us, mister.
We agreed to let him know once we perform.
Otherwise, he won't be able to hold on anymore.
I heard she's in a Goshiwon in Sillim-dong.
- What Goshiwon?
- Oh, that's…
I promised her I wouldn't tell.
What kind of father says that?
Please tell me.
Isn't it cool? Meeting just once
a year at the end of the year.
Discussing life in a luxury hotel,
discussing movies and music,
dining with the best room service.
Then parting ways cleanly, just like we do.
Mister, please tell me.
I will really get angry.
Move aside, you punk.
No, I'll stick to you until you tell me.
You brat.
Han Woo, is there a convenience
store in the subway too?
Be quiet.
Oh, Han River! Han River!
Wow, it's really long.
I said be quiet, you country bumpkin.
Why? You are a country bumpkin too.
Oh my.
These are all Goshiwon.
When will we find her here?
There are really a lot.
Ask that person over there.
You ask him.
You do it.
- You just ask him.
- Just once.
Alright, alright.
Hello, sir.
Is there a person named
Ji Kang Hee living in here?
She's about this tall, and she's a girl.
(Goshiwon)
Wow, is there a goshiwon
in a place like this?
It's right up there at the top.
Let's go up there and then grab some food.
Let's go quickly.
I'll go ahead.
Let's eat Korean beef, Korean beef.
Next time we come up here, we should
also stop by a convenience store.
Ah Reum said that Kang Hee is working
part-time at the convenience store.
Then,
are you saying you're going to visit
every convenience store in downtown Seoul?
Yeah, we can just start
with the ones nearby.
This is like looking for a needle
in a haystack, Yeon Soo.
Just give up.
Why are you so negative?
As long as I'm looking for her, we're
still under the same sky in Seoul.
Maybe Kang Hee is also looking
at that moon right now with me, right?
You crazy.
If you're going to do it, do it on
your own. I can't do it anymore.
- I can't do it anymore.
- Why? Let's go together.
Why go together? How long
will it take to find her?
- But we're friends.
- That's not it.
There are too many convenience stores. There's
one over there, and also behind there.
I won't eat it.
Don't eat. If you keep eating like
this, you'll need insulin next year.
You… Where are you going?
To buy dessert.
Oh my.
Hello.
Is there another part-time worker here?
I found her.
You go in and out of hotels
with older men, don't you?
It's none of your business
who I go to a hotel with.
How much do you get paid to do that?
Don't worry about how much I'm getting,
just give me the overdue salary.
Do you really need to be reported
to come to your senses?
You should be thankful that I haven't
reported you for sponsoring prostitution.
If you don't pay my overdue salary
right now, I'll be the one to report you.
You're just a pathetic pervert, trying to hit
on people under the guise of a part-time job.
Do you think I'd go to
a hotel with you for that?
What?
Pathetic pervert?
How dare…
Say it again, say it again! Say it again!
How dare…
What the heck.
What did you say?
Did you just say "heck" now?
How dare you…
Oh, hold on.
I've recorded videos of him abusing
you, so report him with this.
It looks like you'll be the one
getting reported, Boss.
My arm is going to fall off.
Stay still.
Let go of my arm, and then we can talk.
Oh, just a second, my arm, my arm!
Stay still.
Oh my, my arm is going to fall off.
Oh, hold on. Let go of my
arm, and then we can talk.
Drink this and go back.
You too, this…
Why are you giving me this?
There are many people who make
things hard for me, even without you.
So don't come looking for me again.
This isn't a request, but an order.
- I'll send you the video.
- Thank you.
- Here.
- Yes.
Oh yes, just a moment please.
Yes, it's done.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
Please transfer the ownership
of Kang Hee to me.
I will take responsibility for her.
(Motel California)