Our Unwritten Seoul (2025) s01e03 Episode Script

1
[theme song playing]
[in English]
You're driving alone at night ♪
You're driving alone at night ♪
Deep in the silence
But it doesn't mean you're lost ♪
And I'll tell you what ♪
We're on the train ♪
I promise I'll be where you are ♪
If any thought is against you ♪
With you, I am starting over ♪
We're learning to walk again ♪
OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL
[song concludes]
[in Korean] Gosh,
the Hangang River is amazing.
Aren't you hungry?
Want to get some ramyun?
Wait, what time's the fountain show?
Should we eat after watching it?
No, maybe we should wait until sunset
Mi-ji.
[soft dreamy music playing]
You're Mi-ji, aren't you?
No, I'm not.
You're not?
[scoffs]
You think I'm Mi-ji?
What makes you say that?
Why do you think I'm her?
The way you were talking
and acting was just like Mi-ji.
You seemed just like her.
-I see.
-[music fades]
So you're saying
I'm not allowed to be cheerful
when I'm happy or excited?
-No, that's not what I meant
-[Mi-ji] That's exactly what you meant.
Mi-ji is allowed to get excited,
but I'm not?
No, I'm just saying
that you seem a bit different
from your usual self
My "usual self"?
[scoffs]
Do you even know me that well?
We've hardly seen each other.
How dare you act like you know me!
I'm sorry if I upset you.
I didn't mean anything bad.
This is why I said you're self-absorbed.
You always act like you know everything,
as if you have all the answers.
Why can't you think of Mi-ji and me
as two separate people?
How could you ask me if I'm Mi-ji?
Did you really mean that?
[soft pensive music playing]
No, I was joking.
[Mi-ji] It closed.
Don't make jokes like that anymore.
If you have nothing else to say,
let's get going.
[Mi-ji]
A person's heart is like a door.
RAINBOW FOUNTAIN SHUT DOWN
And I'm an expert at knowing
exactly when that door is closing.
-Mom! Look at me!
-[soft pensive music continues]
Mom!
Come down. It's dangerous.
You're going to fall.
-Mom, come on. Look at me.
-[Ok-hui] Yes, she's very active.
-Mom!
-[Mi-ji] Since I was young,
I had a hard time getting people
to open their hearts to me.
[young Mi-ji] Mom!
[Ok-hui] Here they come. Mi-rae!
Your sister's coming. Come on!
Mi-rae!
[tepidly] Mom!
[Mi-ji] I even struggled with my mom
-Eat this on the way.
-who was supposed to be easy.
Please look at me.
[gate closes]
[Mi-ji] And then I met Ho-su.
[tender music playing]
[chalk tapping on blackboard]
-[Mi-ji whispering]
-Oh?
[loudly] Why
[teacher] What? What's wrong?
[music fades]
I understand why it's like that.
-What do you mean?
-[chuckles]
Why the graph goes like this.
This? You already get it?
Do the rest of you get it too?
-[class] No, sir.
-[student] We don't.
[overlapping chatter]
[teacher] Ho-su is a bit fast.
You guys are normal.
[soft pop song playing]
[singing in Korean]
[Mi-ji]
A laugh shared by just the two of us.
[sobs]
Hey.
[Mi-ji] And tears shed in secret.
[Ho-su continues sobbing]
[singing in Korean continues]
[Mi-ji] Ho-su's heart seemed like a door
that would never crack open.
[gate opens]
[Mi-ji] And when I caught a glimpse of him
through that crack, my heart raced
[singing in Korean continues]
like it did when I was running.
-I'm so full.
-Me too.
-Hey, it's Ho-su.
-[friend] What?
Hey, Ho-su
The joy of knowing that even I had
a door I could open was short-lived.
I heard Mi-rae and Ho-su are dating.
What?
Who told you that?
Everyone's saying it.
They're the top two students
in the school,
so the teachers are letting it slide.
[Mi-ji scoffs]
There's no way Mi-rae would date Ho-su.
[Mi-ji] I grew anxious.
I was worried that someone else might open
the only door that I was able to open.
[student] Hey, Mi-ji!
Take it easy and don't scare the others.
-Where's Ho-su?
-Ho-su?
He said he was coming with Mi-rae,
but they're still not here.
[song concludes]
I can do it!
[crowd cheering]
-Go!
-Run!
[students chanting] Go, Mi-ji!
[student] Go! One, two! Yes!
[cheering fades]
[melancholic music playing]
[Mi-ji] But even that door slammed shut
right before my eyes.
[groans]
[crowd chattering]
[groans]
[panting]
[whimpering]
[Mi-ji] That's how I became an expert.
[groans]
I'm all too familiar
-My leg. It hurts.
-with the moment a door shuts before me.
[sobbing]
It hurts.
[music concludes]
EPISODE 3
KNOCK, KNOCK! PLEASE OPEN YOUR HEAR
Ah
Hello.
Did you read the proposal inside the
[Ro-sa] I decline.
Pardon? But when you called me yesterday
I said I'd treat you with respect
since we're both just trying
to make a living.
-Uh
-[dramatic quirky music playing]
Oh.
All right.
I respectfully decline the offer.
I have no intention
of selling the building.
But why
I
-[Gyeong-min] So
-[sighs]
-she refused your offer?
-[music concludes]
If you were just going to ask
the landowner for her opinion,
then you should've just texted her.
You should've just created a poll
so she could vote
on whether to sell it or not.
She doesn't have a smartphone.
-[Gyeong-min sighs]
-[quirky music playing]
Well
I don't care if she uses
a walkie-talkie or a phone.
I didn't tell you to find out
what she was thinking.
If she doesn't want to sell,
then convince her to. That's your job.
Whether you use words or actions,
persuade her
with that brilliant brain of yours.
What am I supposed to do
when she doesn't want to sell?
You're the pro. Why are you asking me?
Aren't you an expert at luring people?
[employees snickering]
-What? Me?
-[music concludes]
[employee coughs, clears throat]
Just do what you always do.
Try working your charm
on that landowner too.
Who did you say he's bringing?
Mr. Kim, Chairman Choi's victim,
is bringing his lawyer today.
Why did he hire a lawyer
when he's coming to settle?
I don't think he will be settling.
He said he'll be reviewing
the entire settlement proposal again.
SETTLEMEN
THE VICTIM, KIM SEUNG-YONG
-Why, this little
-Pardon?
Which cases is Mr. Lee handling right now?
[Ye-rin] It states
that in any of those cases,
Party A shall bear the burden
of paying for the test.
But there's an unfair clause
in the standard business agreement
that YH Group has signed
with its partner companies.
It's Article 5, Paragraph 4.
-But Paragraph 3
-[Ho-su] Excuse me
I'm sorry.
Was there a meeting today?
I didn't hear anything about it.
Ho-su.
Would you mind leaving if it's not urgent?
We're in a meeting.
Continue.
Yes, sir.
But if the quality inspection
and component analysis conducted
under Paragraph 3 reveal that
the supplied products fail to meet legal
[quirky music playing]
[Se-jin] Ma'am,
I reviewed your business proposal.
Thank you for specifically writing
the seedling section in bold text.
I feel like it was seared into my eyes.
Fine, let's work together.
We'll go look at seedlings first.
Hey!
Why are you getting your boots
when you're going to the hospital?
I told you. I'm working at the farm again.
What?
Then who's going to go see Grandma?
I need to go to work.
I need to go to work too.
I told you yesterday.
Tell them you can't go!
There are plenty of other people
who can work on that farm!
The caregiver is coming next week,
so until then, you
I can't do that
when I already promised to go.
You tell your boss you can't work today.
Hey, my work is not like yours!
Why not? They're both jobs.
[quirky music playing]
What I mean is that you're the one
who always goes to Grandma.
-So I assumed that you'd go
-You just assumed that.
But I told you that I can't.
From now on, tell me ahead of time.
Don't assume things on your own.
You go to the hospital today.
I'll go tomorrow.
My gosh.
Did she practice that last night?
The words just flowed out of her mouth.
Jeez.
[vehicle approaching]
[brakes squeal]
-[engine rumbling]
-[music concludes]
Get in.
[Mi-rae] What is it?
You told me to get in
because you had something to show me.
Gosh, you're so impatient.
[in English] Okay.
[upbeat funky music playing]
[Mi-rae yelps, breathes heavily]
[sighs heavily]
[Gyeong-gu hesitates]
[in Korean] Well
The thing is
I
I just couldn't wait any longer.
[mouths] Take a look, okay?
[gasps] Oh my gosh! You're crazy!
What are you doing?
Have you lost your mind?
No, wait.
Stop! Don't do it!
-What
-No, Mi-ji. Wait.
I told you to stop!
Wait! Hold on!
-Give me a second. Take a look.
-I told you to stop!
I said, stop! Hey!
-Jeez!
-[Gyeong-gu] Hey.
-[Mi-rae gasps]
-[music concludes]
Come on, just look!
You told me to just do it.
[Mi-rae] What?
[panting]
What is up with that rat?
"That rat"?
My Ham-cheol would feel hurt
hearing you say that.
[quirky music playing]
Ham-cheol.
How is he doing?
What are you talking about?
You know Ham-cheol crossed
the rainbow bridge last year.
This is a memorial tattoo, remember?
Of course, he's fine.
I was just saying
that he's happy in heaven.
Was that so hard to understand?
Hey, put your sweater back on.
I misunderstood you?
Come on. Just take a look.
Just one time, please?
-Okay, put your sweater back on.
-Look at this. I can make it fat.
It's plump Ham-cheol.
-Tell me if it looks pretty.
-Yes, it does.
It's plump Ham-cheol. He's
Thanks for the ride.
Hey, Mi-ji.
What time should I pick you up later?
[sighs]
You're coming to pick me up?
All the way here?
You're the one who thinks of me
as your personal chauffeur.
"All the way here"?
I'll give you the full package today.
In exchange, massage my back tonight.
My back
I think I sprained it
while moving the water bottles.
I'll just go home on my own.
On your own?
You don't even have a bike.
You're going to walk? Let me pick you up.
Don't end up running away from a boar
in the mountains like last time.
I told you that it's fine.
Just let me give you a ride.
Why are you playing so hard to get?
[Se-jin] That's enough.
GYEONG-GU MAR
QUICK DELIVERY
Why do you think her refusal
is a sign of playing hard to get?
She said it's fine.
[tense quirky music playing]
Why are you butting in?
This is my friend
[Gyeong-gu] Wait. Hold on.
You must not be from around here.
Anyone living in Duson-ri
knows about our relationship.
I'm her ex-boyfriend.
So what?
Then you're practically a stranger.
Actually, doesn't it mean
you're more dangerous than a stranger?
I get why you would think that, but
[chuckles]
Hey, am I dangerous?
I'll take you home
when we're done with work.
You're done here now, right?
Seriously, who are you?
I'm Mi-ju's business partner.
Gosh, it's cold.
I told you that it's Mi-ji. Yu Mi-ji.
Hey, Mi-ji That guy seems weird.
[music concludes]
[Il-lam] So,
what brings you all the way here
when you're just farming as a hobby?
Somebody put this phrase
in bold and even underlined it.
"In strawberry farming, choosing
the right seedling is half the battle."
[Se-jin inhales]
I feel like last year's harvest was a flop
because I planted whatever seedlings
were given to me.
What? [laughs]
Now you're blaming me out of all people?
Fine. Go ahead.
I brought all the new varieties
you mentioned. They're all here.
You two can look around
and choose the ones you want.
Let's just see how good
your harvest turns out this year.
Sure.
[laughs]
Ooh.
That's the kind you need to weed out.
Even at a glance, it looks weak.
The runner is thin,
and the crown is narrow.
Most importantly,
there aren't enough roots.
[clears throat]
My harvest failed last year because
you gave me stuff like this. Am I right?
-[laughs] Whatever you say.
-Jeez.
-[mud squelches]
-[Se-jin grunts]
My gosh
[Mi-ji] You win every battle
if you know yourself and your enemy.
NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS
[grumbles] I'm losing every battle
because I don't know anything about her.
She only goes to her house
or the restaurant.
So I can't learn anything about
Hm?
[door bell chimes]
[Mi-ji] She's leaving?
I don't think I've ever seen her
close the restaurant at this hour.
Where is she going?
[gasps] She's leaving.
-Oh, no!
-[suspenseful quirky music playing]
[gasping]
NO TO FORCED EVICTIONS
WITHOUT PROPER MEASURES
POETRY READING WEDNESDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 4 PM
AESIM-DONG REDEVELOPMEN
PROMOTION COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2024, WED, 4 PM
AESIM-DONG CULTURAL CENTER
[sighs]
[suspenseful quirky music continues]
THIS WAY TO POETRY READING
It feels like yesterday
when the cool night air hinted
that fall was just around the corner.
But there's already
a scent of winter in the wind.
-When it's cold like this
-You can have a seat.
It's okay. I'm not part of the class.
It's okay if you didn't register.
You're welcome to listen.
-No, I should get going
-Come on, join us.
-Okay, then.
-"What Makes a Person"
You've all heard of that poem, right?
We'll begin with "The Sea of Sang-wol."
It's a poem that portrays
the loneliness of this season.
I'll recite the poem,
and we'll discuss it afterwards.
"The Sea of Sang-wol."
Where did those captivated
By the sparkle go?
Summer fireworks that spat out
Flashes of light
All cooled down in the sand
Before we realized it
"THE SEA OF SANG-WOL"
-Where did all those people go?
-[indistinct chatter]
[pensive music playing]
[Mi-ji reciting]
Where did all those people go?
[whistle blows]
[Mi-ji] A stretch of cold sand where
Even the footprints have disappeared
With nowhere to go, I stand by myself
Like a child who lost a shoe
I wander all by myself
Now barefoot
I have nowhere else to return to
ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMEN
OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS TOP OF THE CLASS
When I hold the conch to my ear
I can still vividly hear the fireworks
Mingling with the sound of waves
[sobs]
I go into the shell to hear a little more
I go into the shell
[poetry reader] And before I realize it
I am trapped inside a cave
At the sound of waves made of tears
Only the frosty moon knocks on the door
Now please come on out
The sky is filled with stars
Where the fireworks have faded
-[sniffles]
-[music concludes]
[panting]
[Mi-ji and woman] Oh my gosh!
Oh no! I'm so sorry.
My gosh. What a coincidence
running into you here, ma'am.
Did you follow me?
[innocently] Did I follow you?
Of course not.
I came to attend this
OVERCOME IT!
MALE MENOPAUSE HEALTH SEMINAR
Ma'am?
[quirky music playing]
Ma'am!
Ma'am, please wait! Ma'am!
[indistinct chatter]
[melancholic music playing]
MIN YE-RIN
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR J CARD
[sighs]
[Secretary Hwang] My gosh.
Are you leaving the firm?
Uh
I'm just going to organize these documents
and sort these books by author.
You might as well dust the top
of the bookshelf while you're at it.
Oh, that's a good idea.
Gosh.
You're becoming a mess
because you have nothing to do.
Why did you choose to join
Mr. Lee's team in the first place?
Isn't he way too different from you
to be your role model?
You don't make someone your role model
just because they're like you.
[Secretary Hwang]
I wonder what drew you in.
[scoffs]
While you're cleaning, you should also
consider changing your role model.
Pick another one based on
alphabetical order or something.
-[sighs]
-[intriguing music playing]
[host] We will invite our distinguished
alumnus, Mr. Lee Chung-gu, on stage now.
Please welcome him
with a big round of applause.
[music turns uplifting]
2021 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS TALK
HNU LAW SCHOOL SEMINAR HALL
-Even the shine is different.
-[music fades]
They're custom-made shoes
crafted by an Italian artisan.
[audience laughs]
They're shoes that
poor law students can't afford.
[audience laughs]
But today
I'll teach you how to become an attorney
who can afford two pairs of these.
[audience cheering]
[Chung-gu] When you started law school,
I'm sure you all had a vision of the type
of lawyer you aspired to become.
Some may dream of becoming
a warrior fighting for justice,
standing on the side of the weak.
And I'm sure some dream of standing
on the side of the powerful
to climb up the social ladder.
It's not my job to decide
which side is good or evil. The key is
no matter whose side you take
you must win.
[soft uplifting music playing]
That is our only righteous path
and the essence of our work.
[audience applauding]
[interviewer] With these grades,
you must've had many job offers.
But you chose our law firm
just because you wanted to work
with Mr. Lee Chung-gu?
-[soft uplifting music continues]
-[Ho-su] Yes, I
You must be into
"human triumph" and all that stuff.
I am somewhat of an icon for that.
Enough of that. [clears throat]
Who do you hate?
Who do you hate the most in the world?
Myself.
-[breathes deeply]
-[music concludes]
MR. LEE CHUNG-GU
YU MI-RAE
[cell phone buzzing]
[clears throat]
Hello?
So?
What legal concerns
do you have about that?
Is following her like that a crime?
If she reports me, will I have
to stand trial and be punished?
[soft quirky music playing]
Did you track her location or wiretap her?
Are you insane? Why would I do that?
Firstly,
it's not illegal to just follow her
in open areas or commonly used pathways.
She could accuse you of stalking
if you were continuously following her.
But following her just once
doesn't qualify as a crime.
[sighs]
In cases like this, the best solution
is something the law would never
recommend doing.
Say sorry before things get out of hand.
I've seen many people go to court
because they couldn't do that.
[sighs]
What?
You sounded like a real lawyer just now.
[scoffs] I am a real lawyer.
Did you think I was some phony?
Do you have a lawyer mode?
You should keep talking like that.
It's cool.
[music concludes]
Wait, there's one more thing.
Give me that.
What are the basics of an investigation?
It's online research.
Gather information on her
before you start following her.
She's just an old lady who runs
a restaurant. I wouldn't find her online.
I know this lady.
What?
Kim Ro-sa.
She runs a restaurant, right?
RO-SA, A POET WHO COOKS
She went to my school.
I think she was a sociology major.
She graduated from your school?
Wow, she was a total elite.
You don't know the poet Kim Ro-sa?
"What Makes a Person Human"?
That was our CSAT handwriting
confirmation phrase, remember?
Handwriting
Hey.
You have a good memory.
The CSAT was ages ago.
THIS MONTH'S POEM
"THE SEA OF SANG-WOL" BY KIM RO-SA
[gentle music playing]
[Mi-ji] That poem was hers?
She cried like that
after hearing her own poem?
She's also famous for
the Kim Ro-sa Scholarship at our school.
It's a scholarship given to new students
raised by single parents
to cover the admission fees.
I received it too.
-You did?
-Yes.
[sighs] I totally forgot about it.
Gosh
[music turns quirky]
Come on, Ho-su!
-I don't want to.
-Why not?
You said you would help me
with whatever I needed. Remember?
When did I say that?
I said I'd help with whatever I can.
You can go say hello, though.
You said you never thanked her
after receiving the scholarship.
Don't you think it's only right
to thank her personally at least once?
[scoffs] You're not doing this
because it's the right thing to do.
It's because of your work. Did you forget
your company is a client of ours?
If we're not careful
Anyway, I can't.
It's a conflict of interest.
You're just going to say hello.
How is that a conflict of interest?
How would it even help if I went?
She won't even remember me.
She probably doesn't even know me.
Even if she doesn't remember you,
you'd be better than me right now.
Let me use your school connections.
-Don't be ridiculous.
-[gasps] Hey, watch out!
-[music concludes]
-Isn't that illegal? He must be crazy.
[gasps] Hey, Ho-su.
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
No, I'm okay.
You were in serious danger just now.
I just saved your life.
You saved my life?
You put me in greater danger.
Please just help me out this once.
Two heads are better than one.
[sighs] Mi-rae, you and I are terrible
when it comes to people.
If we both go,
it would just make things worse.
If anything,
you should take Mi-ji instead.
What are you talking about?
Why are you bringing her up?
Mi-ji is good at getting people
to open up their hearts to her.
[soft pensive music playing]
[Mi-ji] I'm good at getting people
to open up their hearts?
I don't know about that.
-She got gold.
-[Mi-ji] Maybe the Mi-ji Ho-su remembers
was like that.
-[excited chatter]
-[students] Mi-ji.
[Mi-ji] Even back then, I wasn't the one
who opened up people's hearts.
-[student] Yu Mi-ji!
-No way.
-People were just drawn to my sparkle
-[friend] Mi-ji!
so I didn't have to do anything.
-Wanna eat lunch together?
-Sure.
-Okay.
-[Mi-ji] Once that sparkle disappeared
I'm supposed to go
to the bookstore with Mi-rae.
I know you don't need any textbooks.
Mi-rae.
Let's eat lunch together.
[Mi-ji] the only thing remaining
was a burnt-out firework,
useless and dull
just like me.
-[soft pensive music continues]
-[camera clicking]
-[lights click]
-[family] Aw!
What could someone like me do?
[music concludes]
-[Se-jin] Hey
-[camera clicks]
Why don't we wrap things up
and finish tomorrow?
You haven't even eaten yet.
I'm almost done.
You're very stubborn.
[inhales] You remind me of someone.
I'll get going now.
Where are you going?
I've been waiting to give you a ride.
I can just walk home
Making sure my business partner
gets home safely is part of my job.
Let's go.
Hey, I'm leaving.
[car revving]
[shift lever rattling]
[engine pulsing]
[engine sputters, stops]
[engine starts]
[engine revving]
-[engine stops]
-[grunts]
[quirky music playing]
-Why is this not moving?
-[engine starts]
-[shift lever rattling]
-[engine grinding]
-[Mi-rae yelps]
-[engine sputters]
What the heck?
Are we on a hill? Is this an incline?
Instead of releasing
the clutch all the way
I know. I got my Class A license recently,
so I Wait. What's happening?
Hold on! What's going on?
Wait, hold on! Stop it, please!
Come on, hurry up!
Stop it!
[brakes squeal]
[panting]
-Get out.
-Yes, ma'am.
-[engine revving]
-[music concludes]
-[soft quirky music playing]
-[engine revving smoothly]
How are you so good at driving
when you can't even ride a bike?
You use your body
to learn how to ride a bike.
But you need to pass a test to drive.
So you're good at tests.
Maybe that's why?
You sounded just like
a driving test examiner earlier.
The brake, and then, "Get out."
I was totally traumatized.
But why do you insist on driving a manual?
There are automatic trucks.
Because it looks cool.
It also reminds me of Mad Max.
-[imitates spray can hissing]
-[heavy metal music playing]
[sighs]
[engine revs]
[music concludes]
[engine stops]
Are you sure you can drive back?
I'm going to call a driver.
I see.
What time should we meet tomorrow?
I need to go to
my grandmother's hospital tomorrow.
I see. Then I'll do
the remaining work by myself.
I think I can work the day
after tomorrow. Let's do it together.
No, don't push yourself. I can do it.
We agreed to work on it together,
so I'm responsible too.
See you in two days.
Now, I remember.
Pardon?
I thought you reminded me of someone.
I'll tell you later.
Anyway, see you the day after tomorrow.
Yes, goodbye.
Excuse me, Mi-hye.
[suspenseful quirky music playing]
[sighs]
You forgot your pay for today.
Ah.
[softly] Thank you.
-Thank you.
-No, thank you.
Get home safe.
-Goodbye.
-[gate opens]
[gate closes]
Jeez
Where am I?
Can a driver come at this hour?
Are there people who ask for one
even when they're not drunk?
[music concludes]
[Ro-sa muttering]
[Mi-ji] Excuse me
This is for you.
-[Ro-sa] What is that?
-[bubbles burbling]
In yesterday's poem,
I liked the line about
the sound of waves, so I brought this.
I don't know much about poems.
But I felt like the poem was speaking
on your behalf.
So is that a bribe?
No, it's not a bribe.
It's an apology.
I'm sorry I was
following you around yesterday.
Well
I heard you wrote that poem.
I had no idea
that you were such a famous poet.
I also heard that you majored
in sociology at HNU.
And that you've been sponsoring
scholarships for a while. You're amazing
First you follow me,
and now you do a background check?
No, ma'am.
I wasn't doing that. Someone just told me.
I found out that my friend
was a recipient of your scholarship.
Although it was a long time ago.
Your friend?
Yes, my friend.
He's the same age as me,
but he graduated from HNU.
[gasps] He's now an attorney
for a very famous law firm.
He told me that it's all thanks to you.
[sighs] Admission fees
don't even cost that much.
He got there on his own.
No, he said he feels
really grateful to you.
He wants to come thank you in person
He wants to come and say hello? Here?
Well Right now
He has a lot going on,
so he can't come right away.
But he said he really wanted to come.
But his company is
Forget it.
No one ever came and thanked me anyway.
[Mi-ji] Oh.
That must've made you sad.
Why would I feel sad over that?
I'm just repaying the school.
Even so, it's sad when people
don't reciprocate how you feel.
Donating is not easy either.
[Ro-sa] It's better this way.
Only people who still need something
come with things like that.
No, this isn't because I need something.
That poem really touched me.
Should I throw it away?
[tender music playing]
-My goodness
-[cell phone buzzing]
[cell phone buzzing]
Hello?
It took you long enough.
I called you ages ago.
You swore that you were going
to send someone today.
If you keep this up, I'll have no choice
but to change cleaning companies.
Ah
I get that you're busy,
but I can't stand it any longer.
At this rate,
I'm going to pay more in hospital bills
from having to go up
and down the stairs to clean.
[Mi-ji] Ma'am.
May I use the restroom?
So when are you going to send someone?
[music turns uplifting]
-[door lock rattling]
-[door opens]
[Mi-ji] Mm
-This is my field of expertise.
-[music concludes]
So you're saying you can't make it
to work tomorrow, right?
Why were you beating around the bush?
It's your mother.
My absence from work yesterday
was also unexpected.
I feel bad that I keep skipping work.
This is all because of Mi-ji.
She used to drop everything
to go see her grandma,
but something's gotten into her lately.
-As if her so-called job is important.
-You shouldn't say things like that.
Hey, Mi-ji is her granddaughter.
Look at other families.
Some kids get credit just for visiting
their grandparents during holidays.
No other granddaughter
takes care of her sick grandmother.
You've had it easy until now
thanks to Mi-ji.
Are you really complaining
because she's not doing that now?
You're right.
But she's always been so close
to her grandma.
She can't be as close to her
as her own daughter.
Be good to your mom.
Work should not come first.
That's why I said I can't work tomorrow.
I'll be taking care of her.
There you go again, twisting my words.
Just think of it as a chance to repay her
for all the love she's given you.
-[Ok-hui] Jeez.
-You should repay everything.
Or you're going to regret it.
Hey.
What would you know?
Not everyone is like you and your mom.
My mom was cast aside
for giving birth to a daughter,
while your mom bought you
new clothes every year.
Why don't you repay your mom for all she's
done while she's still alive?
I wasn't that cherished compared to you,
so I don't owe her that much.
I'm coming to work tomorrow.
And that's final.
[pensive music playing]
[loudly] What do you mean
you want me to hand over J Card?
Ma'am, this really isn't right.
I've been in charge of it
from the beginning.
-More than anyone else, I
-[whispers] It was Mr. Lee's order.
[sighs]
When are we leaving for the meeting?
Their headquarters is in Gangnam, right?
No, it's Jonggak.
We should leave soon if
I want to go too.
-What?
-[music concludes]
I said I'm going
to the J Card meeting too.
You two just got the documents.
You haven't even had time to read them.
I know them better than anyone. Let me go.
-Even so, this is out of the blue
-Stop.
Are you that desperate, Ho-su?
Desperate enough to insist on joining us?
[Ho-su] Yes.
Then get ready to go.
We're leaving right away.
[sighs]
Is the toilet clogged again?
Huh?
[Mi-ji exhales]
What are you doing?
I'm almost done.
I just need to get to the bottom and
I asked you a question!
Pardon? I'm cleaning.
Did I tell you to do that?
I overheard you talking earlier,
and it seemed like you needed a hand.
I'm sorry if I upset you.
Did your company tell you
to do things like this?
No, not really.
So why are you doing something
your company and I never told you to do?
I
Because I don't know what to do
What?
I want to get on your good side,
but I don't know how.
But this is something I can do
I'm sorry.
[melancholic music playing]
[exhales]
How is it that even after decades
they're still trying to use a kid
to do their dirty work?
Don't ever come back here.
I detest that company,
so I have no intention of selling my land.
But ma'am
If you come back again,
I will take it up with your company.
I
It closed. [sighs]
[melancholic music continues]
[sighs]
Mom!
Mom, look at me!
Mom, look at this!
-Hey, Ho-su.
-[music fades]
You better come and cheer me on tomorrow.
I need to tell you something if I win.
[young Mi-ji] Mom, look at me.
Mi-ji, wait. Hear me out.
-I couldn't go yesterday because
-You came, though.
You came and left with Mi-rae. Am I wrong?
[somber music playing]
You're right.
[breathing heavily]
[Mi-ji] It closed.
I like you, Mi-ji.
Go out with me.
Fine.
What?
Hey, Mi-ji! Wait for me!
[young Mi-ji]
Mom! I asked you to look at me.
[somber music continues]
[breathes deeply]
[panting]
[inhales sharply]
[groans]
Hey, Mi-ji.
Why did you take off your cast already?
-I'm all better.
-You idiot.
Resting is part of training too.
-Proper rehabilitation is
-I need to get into college this year.
I need to be in the fall meet.
[groans]
My goodness.
[music fades]
I'm afraid she can't continue
as an athlete.
-Oh dear.
-My gosh.
That idiot.
I knew this would happen
when she wouldn't listen.
-How is she going to make a living now?
-[Wol-sun] Quiet down!
-[Ok-hui] Let's go already!
-[Wol-sun] Hold on!
-[Ok-hui] He just said she can't run!
-[Mi-ji] It closed.
Mom, I can do it hands-free.
Mom, I'm going to let go!
-[grunts]
-Mi-ji, I told you to stay still.
Your sister's tired.
Let's hurry up and go.
[melancholic music playing]
[melancholic music continues]
I should've just stayed still.
[breathes deeply]
[music fades]
[colleague] I'm sorry
that we suddenly added another person.
-Thank you.
-Don't mention it.
We're grateful that you came
to a place near our office. [chuckles]
By the way, is he usually that quiet?
Was he forced to come?
Don't let him fool you. He's just
pretending to be the silent, cool guy.
It's just for show.
Where's the other lady?
I guess she's wrapping up work
and running late.
We had to urgently get someone
who hadn't left work yet.
I'm leaving.
Hey, where are you going?
We barely managed
to get an even number of people.
We'll talk tomorrow.
[woman] Oh?
Ho-su?
[cell phone buzzing]
[clears throat]
What is it?
I'm on the bus.
No, I'm on my way home.
Right now?
Well, I am in the area.
Wow, it's so big.
[Ho-su] Over here, Mi-rae.
Hey, Mi-rae. It's been a while.
How have you been?
Hey, Ji-yun.
[young Ji-yun] Mi-ji!
-[pensive music playing]
-Want to eat lunch together?
Mi-rae!
[music fades]
Why did you call me
when you were with her?
You two are close.
It's been a while since she last saw you,
so she wanted to meet up.
She said it's been a while
since she saw me?
Yes.
What were you two talking about?
Nothing.
How did you two run into each other?
-It was nothing. Just earlier
-Don't even get me started.
I thought we were in a sitcom.
Ho-su showed up to a triple blind date
thinking it was a business meeting.
[chuckles]
How can a lawyer be so naive?
He's always been like that.
That's why he's just so interesting.
-Don't you agree, Mi-rae?
-[pensive music playing]
[Mi-ji] You mean you find it
interesting that he's a lawyer.
Oh, right. Are you still working
at that public corporation, Mi-rae?
Yes. What about you, Ji-yun?
Didn't I tell you?
My office is near here. It's J Card.
Have you heard of Gourmet Guide?
-Gour what?
-[Ji-yun] You don't know it?
Famous restaurants usually have it
on a sign out front. You've never seen it?
We select popular restaurants
and create content.
Basically, we help discover
popular restaurants.
[chuckles softly]
[chuckles] By the way, Ho-su,
you said you work for Wongeun Law firm.
Then do you know Beauer?
It's one of the candidate restaurants
for this season.
[Ho-su] Yes, I've been there a few times.
My gosh. How did you get a reservation?
The owner is a client of ours.
Does that mean I can make
a reservation through you?
Sure. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
[Ji-yun] Really?
[chuckles]
[music fades]
-[sighs deeply]
-Ho-su and I are headed the same way.
You're going home too, right?
What?
I'm going to stop by Aesim-dong.
Aesim-dong? Now?
Yes, something just came up.
If you're going there,
then we can take the subway together.
Ho-su, I can drop you off on my way home.
I brought my car.
You drank, though.
It was non-alcoholic.
I see. You know, Aesim-dong
is in the same direction.
Can you drop me off too?
Aesim-dong is a bit too far.
I think I'll hit traffic on my way back.
I see.
We wouldn't want that. [chuckles]
Ho-su, don't be a burden
and just ride the subway with me.
I don't mind, though.
Ho-su, it's up to you.
What do you want to do?
[Mi-ji] Come with me. Me!
I heard some people find
public corporations too conservative.
But I guess you're fine with it.
No one works at a company
because it suits them.
[inhales]
We all just work to make a living.
That's true. You weren't even thinking
of working there in the first place.
You really lowered your standards
for someone who studied
for the civil service exam.
[tense quirky music playing]
How is J Card?
Were you always interested in that field?
[chuckles]
How's Mi-ji?
Seeing you like this makes me
want to see Mi-ji. I miss her.
[chuckles] What's the point?
It would just be awkward.
Why? You know
I was Mi-ji's number one fan.
She did keep her distance from me, though.
When did she ever do that?
You must've done that first.
What? [chuckles]
Don't you remember?
In the past, I used to ask you
what Mi-ji thought of me.
[sighs] I don't know
what I did to upset her.
Why did she suddenly
distance herself from me?
My gosh.
You haven't changed.
You never listen to me, do you?
Not then, and not now.
[chuckles]
CHICKEN GIBLET STEW
[music fades]
Oh, is it this restaurant?
But why'd you come here at this hour?
I accidentally took something
earlier today, so I came to return it.
Why did you come here during the day?
You don't usually work outside the office.
Well
I took half a day off to help someone.
You barely have enough time
to even meet like this.
I can't believe you took time off.
Who was it?
A relative.
My great-aunt asked me
to look after her place for a while.
But I accidentally took
the restroom key with me.
This is your great-aunt's restaurant?
I think I've heard of this place before.
Thanks so much for the ride.
Take care. See you.
Bye.
AESIM-DONG REDEVELOPMEN
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Jeez, that felt like an interrogation.
Why did I pretend that
she's my great-aunt of all things?
[clicks tongue]
Whatever. I won't see her again anyway.
[mutters]
-[heartbeat thumping]
-[tender music playing]
[sighs]
Why was she looking at me like that?
I keep thinking about her.
[grunts]
[music fades]
I just feel guilty. That's all.
I'm just feeling guilty
about that whistleblowing case.
-[breathes deeply]
-[quirky music playing]
[Ho-su grunts]
[music fades]
[in English] Hi.
[in Korean] Why are you by yourself?
Did Mi-ji run away already?
-Take that back and hurry up.
-Fine.
Words have power.
It's fine. Just hurry up
and go clean the storage room.
I'm going to leave
after I help you move this.
Move aside.
[Se-jin groans]
[soft pensive music playing]
[Se-jin] What's this?
What the heck?
When did you organize all this?
Huh?
I know, right?
Have you finally
pulled yourself together, Se-jin?
[chuckles]
I didn't mean cleaning, you know?
You're dodging the issue.
[Mi-rae] But you just leave me hanging
and judge me however you like.
It's like playing with a bug,
pulling off its legs
just to see how long it lasts.
You really find that fun?
Why are you so cruel?
How could you treat someone like that?
[music fades]
I'm sorry for the surprise call.
I want to introduce someone to you.
Introduce someone?
Here he comes. Over here.
You've seen him on TV, right?
Meet Mr. Yun Ji-sang,
Wongeun's one and only humanist lawyer.
Oh, come on.
I've heard a lot about you.
My name is Yun Ji-sang.
Hello.
My name is Lee Ho-su.
I heard that you're good at your job.
But since you're a junior
Chung-gu cares about,
I thought you weren't interested
in public interest cases.
You know how much he hates those cases.
[laughs]
So, how long have you been
interested in our team?
[intriguing music playing]
What is it?
Why are you doing this to me, sir?
Why are you suddenly telling me
to go to another team?
It may feel out of the blue,
but Mr. Yun is a really great guy.
It's hard to stay true to your principles
and still be good at your job.
And in terms of that field, he's way
-Mr. Lee.
-[music concludes]
Whenever you see someone
weak, powerless, or pitiful
you can never turn a blind eye.
Given your tendency to prioritize
protecting the weak over your team,
isn't the Corporate Social
Responsibility Team a better fit for you?
I don't want to go to another team.
Why not?
Because other people don't have
a disability like I do?
[pensive music playing]
Pardon?
You know
I thought you wanted to become stronger.
And I thought that
was what made you like me,
not the disability
or your workaholic tendency.
But after what happened recently,
I realized something.
I wanted to keep you by my side
because of your strengths,
but you were by my side
because of my weakness.
However, I absolutely hate that.
[wheelchair joystick clicking]
Is that
so terrible?
-[inhales] Mm.
-[music fades]
I think what you perceive
as your weakness
is what makes you stronger and special.
I'm drawn to you
because I see your vulnerability,
and I admire you even more
because of that weakness.
Is that so terrible?
[chuckles]
[pensive music playing]
Chairman Choi's victim
You helped him, didn't you?
Why did you do that?
I didn't help him.
I just told him the rules.
It's unfair to throw someone
into the ring
when they don't even know
how to put on gloves or a mouthguard.
I believed we could win
without going to such lengths.
But you can't just blindside me
without saying a word.
[inhales] Is that your definition
of a professional?
No matter what excuse you give
to justify your actions,
it's still a breach of trust
to the company
and a betrayal to me.
I'm sorry.
[breathes deeply]
I regret acting alone
without discussing it with you.
[Chung-gu groans]
[grunts]
Make a decision now.
Are you certain that you want
to continue working with me?
Yes, sir.
I'm supposed to have a drink
with Chairman Choi later.
What do you say?
Would you like to join this time?
[music concludes]
LAND ACQUISITION BUSINESS PROPOSAL
[sighs]
[footsteps approaching]
Oh.
You look tired. How's work going?
[chuckles] I'm trying my best, sir.
Don't push yourself too hard.
By the way, how about a meeting
with the landowner next week?
Pardon?
-Next week?
-Yes.
Find out which day works best for her
and bring her next week.
I know you've been working hard,
so that wouldn't be a hard ask, right?
[tense music playing]
Still, next week is a bit
I told them
that the schedule is too tight,
but the General Affairs Team keep
hounding me about the site issue.
They're concerned
about their performance too.
This performance review
is really important.
I trust that
you'll bring her in next week.
Pardon? But
Sir
[sighs]
-[sighs heavily]
-[music concludes]
[Mi-ji] How am I supposed
to bring her to the office
when she told me
not to even come to her restaurant?
I wonder if they'd take pity on me
if a bus grazes me.
Maybe they'd at least postpone
the meeting until I'm discharged.
[whimpers]
[employee] Excuse me.
Are you okay?
Who? Me?
Yes.
I guess so.
What was that about?
Did he hear what I said?
[groans] Did I look that miserable?
-[sighs]
-[cell phone buzzing]
[groans] Why is she calling?
PARK JI-YUN
Are you for real?
-Hello?
-[Ji-yun] Are you busy, Mi-rae?
-Can you talk right now?
-I'm in the middle of work. What is it?
What's going on?
You didn't see my text?
I'm on my way
to your great-aunt's restaurant.
What? Why are you going there?
-[quirky music playing]
-Our next season's theme is retro.
And last time I saw it, her restaurant
looked like the perfect fit.
You can't go there!
She hates her restaurant
getting loud and busy.
She really hates it.
We're not like a foodie program, though.
If things go well,
we might even partner with her
No, please don't.
She might throw salt at you.
She literally throws salt
when a stranger visits her.
What? Do you think she'd still do that
when I'm your friend?
It's okay. I'll try talking to her.
Hold on.
I'll ask her about this later, so
[Ji-yun] I'm already on my way.
What?
I'm getting an incoming call.
-Wait, Ji-yun.
-I'll call you later.
Hello? Ji-yun! Hey!
What? Oh no!
Taxi!
[quirky music continues]
There's traffic.
[music concludes]
[pot clanging]
I ACCIDENTALLY TOOK THE RESTROOM KEY
I LEFT IT AT THE CONVENIENCE STORE
I'M VERY SORRY
[birds chirping]
[running footsteps]
[panting]
Ok-hui!
Mi-ji must take after you.
Why do you walk so fast?
What is it? I need to hurry up and go.
-What?
-Your mother eats porridge, right?
I made abalone rice porridge.
There should be enough
for you and Mi-ji too.
Hey!
I don't need it.
Go give it to your mother.
Hey, my mother passed away.
I said those things
because I have my own regrets.
I couldn't be there for her final moments.
[tender music playing]
Hey
You know, I
You didn't know.
I said things without knowing
your situation either, so we're even.
Oh
You brat
How did I not know
that your mother had passed away
when we've been neighbors
for ten years?
I know, right? We never speak
about things like that.
You should've told me
that something like that had happened.
You always make me feel like the bad guy.
Jeez, just take this.
We always fight if we talk for too long.
You took that, so we're even.
[Ok-hui] Hey!
[exhales]
Oh dear.
[music fades]
[Mi-rae exhales]
-[door sliding open]
-[gasps]
What took you so long?
I told you
that I need to go before dinner.
Okay, I got it.
Since when are you so punctual?
You're already late, so eat some
abalone rice porridge before you go.
I told you that I'm late.
Grandma, I'll see you later.
Hey, Mi-ji! Eat this before you go!
What's up with her?
Jeez.
Isn't she acting a bit strange these days?
[energetic music playing]
Oh no!
I'll just get out here, sir.
[gasps] Damn it!
[pants] Damn it!
Ji-yun!
[pants]
I can't believe this!
[car honks]
[music builds]
What in the world?
-[panting] Wait! Stop!
-[music calms]
Wait a second.
You and I should go over there
What are you doing here?
Weren't you working?
Hold on. I [panting]
Wait. First
Talk with me first.
-Okay, let's go in first and then
-No!
Let's go over there
-and talk first
-What's wrong with you?
What are you two doing
in front of my restaurant?
[music concludes]
-Are you the owner, ma'am?
-Ji-yun.
-I am.
-Hello, ma'am.
I've been wanting to meet you for a while.
Mi-rae told me that you're her great-aunt,
so I came here to meet you. I apologize.
My name is Park Ji-yun.
I'm a friend of Mi-rae.
I guess I should've contacted you
before coming here.
Mi-rae told me that her great-aunt
doesn't like unexpected visitors.
But I wanted to talk to you in person.
She said that?
That her great-aunt doesn't like
people just dropping by?
[Mi-ji breathes deeply]
[soft pensive music playing]
-[woman 1 sobbing]
-[man 1] Where did you hide the money?
[man 2] Where's the money? Where is it?
[man 3] You take responsibility
and put that money back, okay?
If you can't, call the police right now.
What do you think you're doing?
Who are you?
Get up.
[man 2] What the hell?
I'm sorry I came too late.
[breathing shakily]
[woman 2] It's okay.
[breathes deeply]
You're right about one thing
and wrong about another.
I am her great-aunt.
But I don't hate people dropping by.
[tender music playing]
Since you're my great-niece's friend,
come back another time.
[Ji-yun] Really?
Thank you.
[door bell chimes]
[breathes shakily]
[tender music continues]
Ma'am
Why did you do that?
Shouldn't I be asking you that?
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to lie
[Ro-sa] It's fine.
I lied for my sake too.
Whenever a lie comes to light,
everyone feels awful,
regardless of whose lie it is.
Just think of it as payment
for that cleaning you did.
I doubt that you came here
to introduce your friend to me.
What did your company
tell you to do this time?
[music fades]
Well
They told me to ask you something.
But I really had no intention
of coming back here.
I was just going to kill some time outside
and then go, but my friend
So?
What did they want you to ask?
The company wants to meet with you,
so they told me to ask you
when you're available.
I'll make sure to tell them
that you refused,
so don't worry about it
Tell them next Friday afternoon.
[soft uplifting music playing]
Pardon?
I say that I hate the company
for hiding behind a kid
when I feel like I'm doing the same thing.
If I turned you away,
what good would that do?
It's better that
I tell the company myself.
Ma'am.
I'm not going there to sell my land.
I'm going to lodge a complaint.
That's more than enough for me.
Thank you so much. Thank you, ma'am.
[breathes deeply]
Why? She refused to open up
when I was trying to get on her good side,
so why has she opened up now?
[Ro-sa] Why are you just standing there?
Hurry up and put the restroom key back.
The restroom key?
-I
-[music concludes]
I put a note on your door.
You didn't see it?
A note?
What note?
I wrote that I left it
at the convenience store
[gasps] I'll go get it right away.
[door closes]
[pants]
[continues panting]
[groans]
-[exhales heavily]
-[lights clicking on]
[Mi-rae] Huh?
-[crickets chirping]
-[footsteps approaching]
[door opens]
[Se-jin] You came just in time for dinner.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
I
I ate.
So you were late because you were eating.
It's okay. I get it.
[Mi-rae] You should go eat.
I'll tidy up here.
You know
About that chair
It belonged to my late grandfather.
[gentle music playing]
Even after I bought him an expensive one,
he kept patching up the old one
and he'd only rest in that chair.
I had no idea, so last time
I didn't know either until it was gone.
The chair, the manual truck
Even this godforsaken strawberry farm
When my grandfather was alive,
I insisted that he throw it all away.
But I regret that now,
and I can't throw it away.
I tend to do that.
I'm the type to make hasty judgments,
only to regret them later.
So
I'm sorry for what I said
so thoughtlessly last time.
Oh
And thank you for coming back.
If I hadn't said this to you,
I'd have regretted it.
[inhales]
I was going to tell you this last time.
I just didn't know where to begin
I haven't eaten yet.
What a coincidence!
I made enough for two people by accident.
[door opens]
[Mi-rae] When people see me
as weak, pathetic, and clumsy,
they usually get disappointed
and turn away from me.
So why doesn't he?
-[music fades]
-[door sliding open]
What took you so long?
I don't serve solo diners.
I'm sorry.
I
I should've introduced myself.
[sighs] I'm late.
-I'm sorry that this is all I have.
-My goodness. Thank you.
Ma'am, this isn't much, but
My goodness. You didn't have to.
-[soft music playing]
-I'm just happy that you came.
I can't accept this.
By the way, have you eaten dinner?
It's okay.
No, I'll cook something
for you right away.
-Just wait a little, okay? My gosh.
-[Ho-su] Yes, ma'am.
I've never seen that side of her.
I guess in life,
there are just moments like this.
Moments where doors to people's hearts
just open without reason.
[door slides open]
-[Ro-sa sighs]
-[music fades]
What are you doing here?
Did you cut a new set of keys
or something?
[door closing]
Just wait a little.
I'll go make a single serving right away.
[Ho-su] Yes, ma'am.
A single serving.
What are you doing here?
I thought you said you'd never come.
You were going on
about a conflict of interest.
There's no conflict of interest now.
I quit my job.
What?
I can do anything I want now.
That's why I'm going to help you.
I'll help you.
-[gentle pop song playing]
-[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
[singing in Korean continues]
[singing in Korean continues]
[singing in Korean continues]
[singing in Korean continues]
[gate opens]
[singing in Korean continues]
[gate opens, closes]
[singing in Korean continues]
[Mi-ji] Hm?
[singing in Korean continues]
[singing in Korean continues]
[Mi-ji] You take longer
and longer every day.
I waited ages for you.
[singing in Korean continues]
[singing in Korean continues]
[puppies barking]
[singing in Korean continues]
[giggles]
[singing in Korean continues]
YU MI-JI
[Mi-ji] Why do you seem so down now?
I think the firm I quit
was the best I could ever achieve.
[Mi-ji] That won't do. Let's go.
There has to be something you enjoy.
[Ho-su] Why are you being so nice to me?
[nurse] Have you had a chance
to check this month's payment?
[Ok-hui]
Is something going on with Mi-rae?
Is it okay to use Mi-rae's money, then?
So work comes before Grandma now?
Is it as easy as you thought?
[Ho-su] Is the reunion you mentioned
this weekend?
[Ji-yun] I didn't tell her on purpose.
[Mi-ji] I'll be there too. If I don't go,
they'll say whatever they want.
"Mi-rae this" and "Mi-rae that."
See you there.
Subtitle translation by Jane Jung