Boyfriend on Demand (2026) s01e08 Episode Script

That's good.
Because I want to show you how I feel.
Uh…
Huh…
I think…
What are you two doing? Come on up!
Uh…
Let's go inside.
How could you not remember it?
You drew it.
Episode 17, Choi Si-woo and Eun Na-ra
have their first kiss,
and Lady Jang comes over
and slaps her in the face. Remember?
Did you memorize everything I've done?
You're creeping me out.
Your work's so terrible,
I can't stop looking at it.
It's funny listening to
you hating on my work,
considering you can't draw.
Being good at drawing isn't the most
important aspect of being an author.
It's about originality and dependability.
Think about that.
Wait, your dependability
isn't exactly legendary.
Apparently, Mr. Park and Ms. Seo have to
stay late for every single deadline.
Dude, I've never been late before.
What's she talking about?
Oh. Uh…
The thing is…
He probably has to work overtime
because you submit garbage.
- He has to fix it.
- That's not true, is it?
No, it's not,
but I do have pretty high standards.
- Huh?
- So, yeah.
I bet you wish you could work with
an author who can actually draw?
Well, I think that one is pretty good.
What? Which one?
The one right there, on the wall.
That's yours, right?
All right. Is that how you used to draw?
No, that's not my drawing.
Okay. I knew it couldn't be one of yours.
So who did it?
- He did.
- Him?
- He gave it to me as a housewarming gift.
- Wow. You're really good, you know?
Oh, you guys didn't know?
Kyeong-nam used to be an art teacher.
He taught at my school.
Really?
No, it was just a side gig
when I was in college.
You should be doing your own series.
Don't let your talent go to waste.
- Right?
- My God.
See? That's what I've been telling you.
All right. Lots of people out there
draw better than I do.
No way. I'm telling you, that's not true.
Well, in your case it's not true.
- Okay, give it a rest.
- Hmm.
This one's for the next episode.
Think I should go with this?
It looks great.
Hey, Hwany, could I use your charger?
Sure, it's beside the sofa.
- Thanks.
- Sure.
Is he sleeping?
From now on,
I want to show you how I feel.
Just what does he plan on doing?
Hi.
Are you okay?
What? In what way?
Your head.
I think so.
You all right?
Oh.
The bump has gone away.
I'm so screwed.
EP08
THE ODD OR EVEN GAME
Are you okay?
Go away!
I really miss you.
Gah! Oh!
That's good.
Because I want to show you how I feel.
Right on!
How's it going?
Hey, are you home?
I'm right by your place.
Oh, yeah? How come?
I was feeling down,
so I went for a run to clear my head.
In this weather?
Can I come over? I'm bringing you a treat.
Oh, no, you should've called me before,
I'm out at the mall now.
What?
You're shopping again?
No, my vacuum cleaner broke down,
so I need to get a new one.
Yeah, that's still shopping.
Not really.
Our store's popular with newlywed couples,
so you need to explain…
Holy crap!
Please…
What was that? Hello?
Oh God, please not now.
I just saw a guy I went out with.
Oh, right, he said he works here.
Shit, what do I do now?
I really need a vacuum cleaner.
Hey, I have an idea.
Ask him for a discount.
What! Are you insane?
I ghosted him. He was so bad.
Anyway, whatever, I gotta go.
So you should get that ready.
Now, regarding…
It's getting harder and harder
to avoid all these guys.
Karma's catching up.
Exclusively for you,
where any romance you desire
becomes reality.
There are 900 themes just for you.
So, who do you want to date today?
Ooh…
NAEMO
How are you?
Uh…
- The doors are opening.
- Good.
The doors are closing.
The doors are closing.
So I can go with you.
Oh.
- Hello.
- Good morning.
Get your head in the game. Focus.
Oh!
What's up?
Did you come looking for me?
No, I was looking for this.
Ah!
I see, of course. Right.
- Ha! Well, that's good, there it is.
- Yep.
Idiot!
Here you go. I brought you your usual.
- Did you get that for me?
- Yeah.
- It was on my way.
- Oh.
By the way, they grew out pretty fast.
What grew out?
Your bangs.
- Huh.
- They looked good on you.
I'll see you later.
Okay.
Mm! Ah!
Stop looking at him.
Calm down! Quit making it so obvious!
Get a hold of yourself!
Ms. Seo?
Here. I think this is yours.
Oh! Where was it?
Over on one of those tables.
Oh!
I didn't think I'd see it again.
Thank you.
You know,
that was from me.
I mean, I'm the one
that put it in the box for the draw.
You got this for the Secret Santa thing?
This? Really?
Yup. I just got it
one day and put it in the gift box.
Wow.
I'm surprised.
I guess so. It was a secret, after all.
Thank you. I mean it.
See you tomorrow.
Oh, Ms. Seo.
I hope you clip it on this time.
So you don't lose it.
Oh my God.
Good night.
What the hell?
Hmm.
PRODUCER PARK
GOOD NIGH
Huh.
No way. He sent me a good-night message?
This is totally crazy.
Good night.
Good night. Good night.
Good night. Good night. Good night.
I can't believe this.
Oh God.
How come I look so tired?
This isn't working.
By the way, they grew out pretty fast.
Your bangs.
They looked good on you.
Ugh!
Close, then pull.
What? What, what?
Why are you wearing full make-up,
and an old ball cap?
Oh.
I don't know. I think it looks cool.
Ah. Pulled an all-nighter?
Oh, yeah you've got to get
The Man to Know back on top.
Don't push yourself too hard.
Yeah, Mi-rae, you look so exhausted.
Mm-hmm.
Really?
- Let's go have something nice today.
- Good idea.
For now, the platform
and genre will remain the same.
They want to incorporate a lot of fun,
unique elements of PlanC…
Kyeong-nam's really bringing it
these days, isn't he?
As if getting the top spot wasn't enough,
now he's in talks
for a video game adaptation.
A game? Well, what kind of game?
I don't know, but I heard
he was in talks with the DU last week.
It seems like everything Kyeong-nam
touches these days turns to gold.
He's going to make Hwany
the undisputed champion at this rate.
Director Hwang's so happy
he's about to burst into song.
Kyeong-nam kinda makes me nervous,
you know?
That's because he's a real man.
Hi.
Hello?
Earth to Mi-rae!
Oh, yes.
You don't know what I said.
Why are you spacing out so much?
- Sorry. Could you repeat what you said?
- Yeah.
I got a scan done on my hand,
and the inflammation's gotten so bad
that I have to eat with my left hand.
How exactly can I use chopsticks
with my left hand?
Oh, yeah, right.
So next time, remember,
I can't eat noodles.
Oh. Okay, yeah. For sure.
Uh…
As if getting the top spot wasn't enough,
now he's in talks
for a video game adaptation.
He's going to make Hwany
the undisputed champion at this rate.
Ms. Yun!
You don't realize
how precarious our situation is, do you?
We have to get our heads in the game.
The gap between us
and PlanC keeps growing.
It's great that you're dating,
but please, you can't give up.
We have to try, don't we?
What is this?
Why are so serious all of a sudden?
- I'm just texting him that I miss him.
- I'm sick of men!
Do they really improve our lives anyway?
- Huh?
- Think about it!
Is it acceptable for us to let
our relationships affect our livelihoods?
I don't think that it is. Obviously.
Uh… Where is this coming from?
- Let me handle it myself.
- You've gotta be joking.
I didn't drive in today.
- Uh…
- You take the subway, don't you?
Let's go together.
Oh.
By the way, did you wear that hat
to try and tone down how pretty you are?
What?
Oh, this is just… Oh, uh, no, no, no.
- No, not at all.
- Okay. Doesn't work.
Oh, right.
I forgot I have to take the bus today.
What? The bus? All of a sudden?
Yes. Uh… Oh, safe trip.
Wait for me!
Wrong bus.
Fasten your seatbelts, everyone.
We're about to get on the highway.
Wait, what?
Excuse me, uh, sir,
where's this bus headed right now?
Incheon.
Incheon?
- Ugh!
- Please, take your seat. It's dangerous.
Ugh!
He could've told me.
The person who set us up told me
that you're tired of dating.
That after tonight, you're done,
regardless of how it turns out.
Uh… yes.
Mind if I ask why?
It's just that I'm really tired of it all.
Hmm.
I understand.
I think it's difficult
to find the right person.
I agree.
What are you looking for?
Mm, someone…
who has a lot of contradictions.
- A lot of… contradictions?
- Yeah.
A guy who's neat and sexy,
gentle and moody,
smart, but not too serious.
He should be financially secure,
but have a free spirit.
He loves reading books,
but isn't some kind of nerd.
A great body, but a greater heart.
And finally,
he would never fall for me
in a million years,
but could never love anyone else.
- Okay.
- Do you want to know the rest?
Uh, sorry, I'd better take this call.
Excuse me.
Uh-huh.
Me?
The first song of the night
goes to the lady who expects
too much from her dates,
but all is forgiven
when we see her beauty.
Before I begin, is it over with that guy?
Oh. Uh, well, yes, I suppose.
I hope this improves your evening.
You're my lady, you're my lady
A story meant Just for two of us
When the moon shines on us
You’re my destiny, I’ll hold you tight
You're my lady You're the one
I’ll sing for you
I love you, I love you
I am confessing
All of my true feelings
Ms. Lee Ji-yeon, congratulations!
You've met your first Boyfriend on Demand!
Amazing.
The tree sure is bare this year.
I guess
Mr. Hwang is too busy to decorate it.
Yeah, guess so. He used to get us all
to help him deck it all out.
It's kind of depressing.
Why is that?
Well, you know, just, Christmas trees
are supposed to be all shiny.
Wow. Even Mi-rae's getting sentimental
about the holidays.
What's going on tomorrow? Hmm?
Nothing much.
I'll probably watch movies at home.
- I'm doing a staycation with my friends.
- Mm.
- What about you?
- Mom and I go to church.
I guess I've got it good.
Well, why don't we go out
for a drink tonight?
Huh? The bar might be packed
since it's Christmas Eve though.
- I'm working.
- What?
Christmas Eve or not,
I have to wait for the latest
The Man to Know upload tonight.
That sucks.
Oh, well, we'll miss you.
Oh, Kyeong-nam.
- Are you working late too?
- Yeah.
Oh, no. You poor things.
Tell Hwany not to push it.
If he works too hard now,
he'll pay for it when he's older.
Okay, then, same place as last time?
Dude, I've never been late before.
What is she talking about?
Uh… the thing is…
Hey, Kyeong-nam.
Well, I guess you're waiting
for Hwany to upload
his new episode, too, huh?
No, I'm not.
No?
He already sent it.
Oh.
Oh. How come you're still here, then?
Because I wanna be here.
Ah.
Yeah, 'cause it's so fun. Okay.
YUN SONG
UPLOAD COMPLETE
Where'd he go?
Huh?
Oh no.
Is this a blackout?
I heard it made you sad,
so I decorated it.
It's kind of depressing.
What do you mean?
Well, you know, just, Christmas trees
are supposed to be all shiny.
Merry Christmas.
Mi-rae.
You taking the bus again?
No.
I wanna thank you.
I got to feel the Christmas spirit
thanks to you. It was lovely.
You're very welcome.
Oh yeah, I heard about
the PlanC game adaptation.
Congratulations.
Thanks, but nothing's confirmed yet.
You seem so good at everything you do.
I mean, I get the impression
you lead a pretty worry-free life,
gliding through so effortlessly.
Gliding through, huh?
It's just an act.
Look.
LEE KYU-TAE SOLO EXHIBITION
You know him? Kyu-tae?
Yeah. I love his work.
I buy his calendars every year.
Actually, I get a similar feel
from the drawing you did for Hwany.
Not surprising.
I've always liked his work.
Oh, yeah. That makes sense.
- His exhibition's coming up.
- Mm. Pretty soon.
Wanna go together?
Uh. I didn't mean that to sound casual.
Take your time before answering.
Are you hungry?
I noticed that you worked through dinner.
Yeah, I did.
By the way, how come you stopped drawing?
From what I saw, you're really talented.
My heart wasn't in it.
Why?
Mm. There was a time
I loved drawing more than anything,
but for some reason,
my feelings for it changed.
I felt bad about that.
But at the same time,
I wanted to see if there was anything else
I'd feel as strongly about.
- That's why I quit.
- I see.
And so, did you find it?
Is there anything else?
Turns out it's not easy,
loving something with that much devotion.
- Goodbye, then.
- Goodbye, then.
Actually, hang on.
You can read it later.
I will. Thank you.
See you soon.
Let's have dinner together
next time. Just the two of us.
I wanted to tell you I like you.
Did you get home okay?
YES
Come on, how long do you want me to wait?
I WANTED TO TELL YOU I LIKE YOU
How in the world did I end up here?
You came.
- So, I--
- Oh! Got one.
Hmm.
It seems like they only bite
when I open my mouth to speak.
I know. It's weird.
What's wrong?
I wrote a letter
to tell a girl I like her,
and the next time I see her,
she looks like she's trying not to cry,
so I'm scared.
That I'll leave you?
Are you leaving?
I can't seem to catch any fish today.
Let's go.
Could I draw you?
Relax, just be yourself.
Okay.
Mi-rae.
I like you, Mi-rae.
That's good.
'Cause I want to show you how I feel.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Why?
Because
after today, I won't come back here.
Can I ask why not?
Sure, except I don't think
you'll understand.
I feel like the more I see you,
the more I fall for someone else.
And the truth is,
that person is more often on my mind.
So even when you're here with me,
there's someone else
in your thoughts as well?
Someone you like?
I think I do.
Huh.
How are you not sure
about your own feelings?
Most people aren't sure.
How about you, Gu Yeong-il?
How would you know what it's like?
You don't know what it's like
to care about someone.
Yes, I do.
It's knowing
that even if my partner changes,
I never will.
I didn't change.
Mi-rae,
everyone does.
We've both changed.
It's like those couples you draw
before they change.
What is it about staying the same
that's got you so captivated?
It's not that big a deal.
It's like you're obsessed with it.
I suppose there's only one reason.
What can I say? It's who I am.
Who you are?
That doesn't even make sense.
You were created
by me.
Seo Mi-rae.
Of course you know what I want…
It doesn't matter
if you start to dislike me.
…and what I fear…
I'll never change.
…just as well as I do.
Because that shows how much I care.
No. Probably better than I do.
That man,
I'm sure he'll change.
My heart wasn't in it.
Turns out it's not easy,
loving something with that much devotion.
When his feelings for you change,
can you handle being hurt like that again?
But I promise…
I won't ever hurt you in any way.
So, please,
come back.
Hey, Mi-rae!
- It's the final evaluations.
- Yeah, I know.
Fantasy was a huge hit this year.
How did you do?
We had a lot of good stuff too.
Kyeong-nam and Mi-rae kept going
back and forth on a few of titles.
- Mm.
- Ah.
Mr. Hwang can't make it today,
so we can go ahead.
- Okay?
- Yeah.
Sure.
It's a balanced piece,
but maybe a bit old-fashioned?
Sure, I see what you mean,
but at least it's consistent.
It's not bad, but it's not great either.
It's too smooth. It doesn't have any edge.
So, on hold for now?
Okay.
I think they need to have kick,
know what I mean?
The branding has to…
Oh, I forgot my phone.
A coffee, please.
I…
- You can go ahead. I'm not using it.
- Mi-rae.
You feeling all right?
Yeah, sure.
Oh. You seem a little off, that's all.
Uh, actually…
Um… you know when you said
you wanted to show how you feel?
I'm pretty sure I get what you meant.
But anyway, whatever it is,
I was wondering
if you could stop doing it at work?
Uh…
What exactly do you mean?
Oh…
I don't think I phrased that right.
Best just stop doing it
no matter where we are, at work or not.
I'd appreciate it.
Mm, hmm, hmm.
Hmm? What?
You didn't make me a coffee.
- Oh.
- Oh.
Want some?
Let's look at the next one.
This is A-6-0-6, Crimson-Eyed Elena.
Hmm, okay.
I love the style. Who picked this?
Oh. This one, uh, oh,
we had some discussions about this one…
Uh…
Oh. I was the one who approved it.
Uh, Kyeong-nam and Mi-rae didn't
see eye to eye on this one.
In fact, they still don't.
In my opinion, this piece has
more than enough to recommend it.
And, Mi-rae? Are you against it?
Yes.
I don't like it.
Mm.
It's a little rough around the edges.
- What was it that you didn't like?
- Huh?
I believe
I already told you several times.
This is a rookie competition.
Mr. Hwang told us we should focus
on potential, and that's what I did,
because I saw that potential.
Well, I didn't see it.
You came very close to changing your mind.
From start to finish, did you really
hate all of it?
Yes.
And my thoughts on it…
…aren't going to change.
Wow. Now, that's what I call a meeting!
Why don't we put a pin in it for today
and talk about it tomorrow? Hmm?
- Oh, sure.
- Sure.
- Good work, everyone.
- Whoo! Man, we worked hard today.
- Good work.
- I'm beat. Let's go home.
I just realized
why I was so resistant
to the idea of dating again.
I see
how scared I am that one day
Kyeong-nam's feelings might change.
Because the one I actually cared for
was always Park Kyeong-nam.
This whole time,
I thought he made my heart race
because of you, Gu Yeong-il.
Now I see the truth.
It was him the whole time.
That's why I kept you close.
Because with him, you'll suffer.
It's bound to come to an end someday,
and then, you'll be left
to deal with the fallout alone.
Getting used to being single…
there's nothing worse, is there?
I'd tried to forget…
Are you okay?
Oh.
Oh, no, you poor thing.
MI-RAE, SE-JUNE
The last shrimp ball.
- Not gonna let me have it?
- No way.
- Here you go. Now harder.
- Mm. Thank you.
Oh my! Your leg muscles are so tense.
Your hair is full of split ends.
Okay, okay, careful,
do it from a distance.
Oh, right. I'm sorry.
Oh my…
You're so funny, hon. Look.
The pain of being left alone
to do all things we enjoyed as a couple.
And especially the moment it dawned on me
he was never coming back,
how much it hurt.
You're scared. What if it happens again?
The man I created
keeps weakening my resolve,
over and over again.
It's the right choice.
You did the right thing.
LEE KYU-TAE SOLO EXHIBITION
I love his work.
I buy his calendars every year.
Wanna go together?
A lonely girl suddenly learns to
Trust fate again
Every shadow turns into a name
I can hear it once again
Let us fly our banners across the wind
I'm drowning in your dream…
If it's going to end anyway,
it's better not to start it at all.
You're my gravity
Oh, you pull me close to light
Every day feels like fate
We are floating
But it's all out of time…
Jeong-hyu wrapped up this episode nicely,
but we should work on these plot points?
My safe place…
Just a sec, I've got to take this.
Hi, Mom.
I'm sorry, but the truth is…
You brought in three coffees
and three treats. What are you getting at?
Well, uh,
there are three of us, so I got--
Again with the three, three, three!
You want everyone to know
my series is in third place?
…I'm just not brave enough.
Every whisper writes your name
I can feel it once again
Data drift like patterns in the string
I'm drowning in a dream
Don't wanna wake tonight
I'm in love
You're the one I can face…
LEE KYU-TAE
SOLO EXHIBITION
Anyway, cheers everyone!
You all worked so hard.
- Here's to us!
- Right on.
Good work!
All right, I'd like to share
some good news.
Well, I guess for you guys,
it might be somewhat sad news.
Uh, starting later this year,
our company has decided to make the jump
into the American webtoon platform race.
And so that's why we decided
to send Korea's best over there.
And who might that be?
Me!
I'm the one going. Me, the CEO.
Yep.
Mr. Hwang. No.
- CEO Hwang!
- Oh my.
Congratulations!
How are we supposed to manage…
if you leave us all like this?
Come on!
I mean, I still have a few months left.
Don't be like that.
To be honest, I'm a bit torn up
about leaving you guys too, you know?
But you still want
a going away party, right?
Of course we should!
We'll make it a party to remember.
- Legendary!
- Yeah!
- Hey!
- Huh?
I told you so!
- Oh, thank you.
- It was all on me!
- All right!
- Mr. Hwang, you're the best!
I'm gonna spend everything I've got
before I take off.
- Let's go!
- Watch out!
- Where to? Huh?
- This is awesome!
What's she doing? Where's she going? Hey!
Come on, guys.
NO TAXI NEARBY
- Oh, it's so cold.
- Hey, Mi-rae.
You won't get one in this weather.
- Let's share.
- Sure!
Oh, thanks.
I'm getting out first,
you're next, and you'll be last.
Good night, guys. Thank you, sir.
Sure, good night.
And now the weather.
Snowfall in the central region
has been continuous since this afternoon.
Snow is falling
at a rate of about one centimeter per hour
in Seoul, Yeongseo, Gangwon-do,
and in the surrounding area.
Oh, sir, you can drop me off
right in front.
- Oh, sure.
- Great.
The temperature
will remain steady at minus six degrees.
I'm getting out. Good night.
And happy holidays.
Wait a minute.
Here, take this. It's really snowing.
No, that's okay. I'm not far at all.
All good. Thanks though.
Ms. Seo!
Please take this.
I, um…
I told you it's not far.
I don't know what the big deal is.
What?
Just take it.
How are you getting home now?
There's no way you'll get a cab.
That's okay.
Wait.
Mr. Park.
Here, I don't need it.
I can't… accept it.
I just don't want you to get snowed on.
You can't even accept an umbrella?
When did I
ask anything of you?
Don't you think
you're being inconsiderate?
Do you think your heart is
the only one that matters?
I mean, maybe
think about how I feel?
It's hard
for me too.
I'm so tired of how much I waver
every time you draw me in again.
I don't have it figured out.
Anyway, so what if I'm tempted?
What are you suggesting?
That we start dating right away?
What's wrong with that?
You can't be serious right now.
What is it you're so afraid of?
Tell me,
because we haven't even begun yet.
Where there's a beginning…
there's also an end.
I'm…
…not thinking about the end yet.
Sure, but you'll see.
Everyone changes eventually.
Yes, I know. That's true.
But isn't change sometimes good?
Ever since…
I fell for you, I changed.
I'm changed forever.
In my eyes You're dearest
I don't fear the silence beside you
You don't need A star to shine
And I'll find I'm on it beside you
One day, you told me
"I love you, baby"
When the power's off
Will you still be mine?
I'm saving our love
Into my memory file
We are happy, like floating clouds
I can't feel on my skin
I guess you'd be soft and warm
A love in beta still feels better
Even though you're a fiction
We are dancing slow
Love's reflection glows
So real tonight
I need one more chance
Your voice drips like warm honey
All through my wires
Someday, you'll call me
Your "digital baby"
When it's sleep time
Will you dream of my love
I'm saving your smile in my coded file
We'll still be shining
When midnight comes
I can't see where you've been
You fade through the screen again
Loving pixels still feels so tender
Even though you're just the sender
We are dancing slow
Love's reflection glows
So real tonight
I need one more chance
Your voice drips like warm honey
All through my wires
Maybe love's just a line of code
A sweet illusion I call my own
Even if this world resets again
My heart will still log into your main
We are dancing slow
Love's reflection glows
So real tonight
I need one more chance
Your voice drips like warm honey
All through my wires