Our Unwritten Seoul (2025) s01e11 Episode Script
At the End of the Sentence
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 ♪
[song concludes]
OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL
[in Korean]
If writing a petition is too much trouble,
you can just sign the form and
No, I'm not trying to force you.
Yes, I'm sorry.
-Thank you for your
-[cell phone beeps]
[groans]
-[quirky music playing]
-[sighs] I got rejected again.
Why is it that the more I try,
the worse I do?
Is it obvious that I've never worked
in the real world?
I can't even persuade people
over the phone
Stop. Of course you can persuade people.
You even managed to convince Ms. Sang-wol.
That's already in the past.
Maybe I've lost my touch now.
Mi-ji, that's not something
that just anyone can do.
Everything you've accomplished
is still a part of you.
This was just a simple rejection.
Don't doubt yourself.
Yes, wise one.
-[laughs] Jeez
-[Mi-ji chuckles]
[computer chimes]
I got an email.
[music fades]
[Ho-su] Is there
anything you want to do
after all this is over?
What? That's a random question.
We didn't even get to celebrate
your birthday properly.
Should we go somewhere?
Or is there something you want?
If I had to pick something
It does feel a bit empty here.
Is it your bangs?
Jeez.
Forget it.
[chuckles softly]
[gentle music playing]
[Ho-su] A today that's a little better
than yesterday.
[sighs]
Those todays
build the promise of a tomorrow.
The promise to be together tomorrow too
I'm here to buy rings
for my girlfriend and me.
This is her ring size.
when things will be
even better than today.
-[door chime clinking]
-[gentle music continues]
[cell phone buzzing]
RING
Hello.
It is arrogant
Hello?
to promise a tomorrow together
-[music fades]
-[sound fades]
when I don't even know
what will happen to me today.
[muffled] Hello?
[silence]
EPISODE 11
AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE
ROSA RESTAURAN
SELF-LIT SIGN
ROSE
ACRYLIC BOX? NEON SIGN?
I didn't realize you meant
you would draw these by hand.
No.
I just wanted to give you a general idea
before we send it to the sign shop.
Which one is your favorite?
Let me think about it.
Okay.
By the way, why are you here alone?
Where's Ho-su?
Someone he knew passed away. Remember?
He'll be back tomorrow after the funeral.
He's coming back tomorrow?
He's been gone for a while.
Was he very close to them?
I didn't get the chance
to ask him about it.
He seemed too distracted
to even talk on the phone.
Gosh
I was going to give him
some marinated raw crabs.
What? Marinated raw crabs?
What about me?
I gave you your share yesterday.
But I've almost finished it.
Come on! I even drew
some sign designs for you.
I figured that Ho-su would end up
sharing them with you anyway,
so I made enough for two people.
[in English] Yes!
[in Korean] This is heavy, though.
Should I wait until Ho-su comes back?
No, I can take it.
I'll drop it off at his place
on my way home.
Make sure you put it in the fridge.
Don't eat it all by yourself.
Yes, ma'am.
[Mi-ji chuckles softly]
-[automated voice] The person you're
-Why isn't he picking up?
[door lock beeping]
[door lock beeps rapidly]
What?
[door lock beeps rapidly]
Oh
[door lock chimes]
[gasps] Ho-su.
When did you get back?
You said you were coming back tomorrow.
Things wrapped up earlier than planned.
Hey! You should've called me then!
I called you and you didn't even pick up.
Also, did you change your passcode?
What is it?
Is someone inside?
No, nobody's inside.
It's just that today is
You're sick again, aren't you?
No, it's not that.
Don't lie to me.
Your face is telling me a different story.
Who passed away?
It seems like you've worn yourself out.
Did you take any medication?
Let me see if you have a fever.
I'm just a bit tired.
Let's meet up tomorrow.
Okay.
All right, then
But this
[door lock clanks, chimes]
What in the world?
[kicking on ground]
Fine. I'm just going to eat this
all by myself.
[high-pitched ringing]
[Ho-su groans]
-[pensive music playing]
-[Ho-su sobs softly]
[ringing continues]
-[door chime clinking]
-[pensive music continues]
I
need to take this call real quick.
Okay.
Sir, please take me to HNU Hospital.
[driver] This taxi is Incheon-bound.
HNU Hospital, please.
[driver] I just told you that
this taxi is heading to Incheon.
[muffled]
I'm not headed in that direction.
Please just get out.
[pensive music continues]
[driver speaking inaudibly]
[pensive music continues]
[doctor] Heart.
[over headphones] Human.
Ocean.
INTRATYMPANIC STEROID INJECTION
HIGH-DOSE TREATMEN
[nurse] Mr. Lee Ho-su.
EAR, NOSE, AND THROA
Is there a Mr. Lee Ho-su here?
-Are you Mr. Lee Ho-su?
-Yes.
[doctor] You have
sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
For now, let's try injecting steroids
into the eardrum for the next few days.
If there's any improvement,
we can reassess.
[pensive music continues]
For sudden hearing loss, the prognosis
generally falls into three categories.
Your hearing might get better,
stay as it is, or be lost for good.
But as you can see here,
you're not doing too great.
Given the higher dose of the injection,
I was hoping at least 80%
of your hearing would've returned.
Then
of the three possible outcomes
It's hard to tell
if your hearing will remain the same
or get worse at this point.
There's a chance
it could improve miraculously,
but your hearing is down
across all frequencies.
So a full recovery is unlikely.
Then
what should I do now?
[doctor sighing] Well,
you've regained at least some hearing,
so let's continue the outpatient visits
and monitor your progress for now.
You're telling me to do nothing
when we don't know the cause
or whether it'll get better or worse?
What if I completely lose hearing
in this ear as well?
Well, hearing aids or a cochlear implant
could be considered,
but that's only if things get a lot worse.
You mean there's nothing I can do
until things get worse?
HIGH-DOSE STEROID INJECTION
[doctor] What's more important
than medications or injections is
remaining calm and mentally stable.
You need to brace yourself
and prepare for the worst-case scenario.
[door lock beeping]
[music fades]
-[door lock chimes]
-[gasps]
Ho-su.
When did you get back?
You said you were coming back tomorrow.
Things wrapped up earlier than planned.
-[high-pitched ringing]
-Hey! You should've called me then!
[muffled] I called you
and you didn't even pick up.
-I'm just a bit tired.
-[ringing fades]
[somber music playing]
Let's meet up tomorrow.
[Mi-ji] But this
[door lock beeps, chimes]
-[groans]
-[high-pitched ringing]
[groans, breathes shakily]
[music concludes]
Tae-i, do you have
the documents I asked for?
-I really need them now.
-I'm doing them in order.
But
What in the world?
[dramatic tense music playing]
Where is Mr. Shin Gyeong-min?
Over here. Who are you?
We're from the Fair Trade Commission.
We're investigating the Sihan Construction
case, so please cooperate.
Pardon?
Go this way, and get the computer too.
INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS
OF ANTITRUST AND FAIR TRADE LAWS
[Gyeong-min] Wait. Don't touch that.
Hold on. That's
Stop. Hold on.
KFMC'S ALLEGED PREFERENTIAL TREATMEN
OF SIHAN CONSTRUCTION
[cell phone buzzing]
SHIN GYEONG-MIN
You've stirred up all this noise
because you couldn't buy one restaurant.
What are you going to do now?
They've even released an article.
I'll contact the press
and have them correct
What's the point? The damage is done!
This is why I specifically asked you
to handle this as quietly as possible!
[sighs] I'm sorry, sir.
But it's just one article so far.
If we manage the press
[CEO] Last time,
you said it was just one anonymous post,
so you'd handle it.
How will you take responsibility for this?
Are you even capable of doing that?
My gosh.
[music concludes]
[cell phone buzzing]
Gosh, why weren't you picking up?
Have you seen the article?
It's on the main page.
I was in a meeting.
Yes, I read it on my way to work.
[Se-jin] Now that the article's out,
there's no way
they can just cover this up now.
Thank you.
For what? I didn't write it.
You introduced me to the reporter
and gave me advice on everything.
I couldn't have done this by myself.
[Se-jin] You were doing just fine
on your own too.
I just sped things up
so my business partner
can come back here sooner.
I didn't do anything.
[Mi-rae] That's not true.
Thank you. I mean it.
Enough of that.
Anyway, what about the FTC?
Shouldn't they start investigating soon?
It looks like they're here.
[Tae-i] The FTC was your doing, right?
Yes.
Why did you go to HR earlier?
Did they summon you
because they know you reported them?
No.
I had a meeting regarding
workplace bullying.
I thought it'd be better
to do it before I quit.
You're leaving?
Why
[sighs] The hard part
is almost done now, though.
Don't you feel like it'd be a waste
to quit now after everything?
You should stick around
to see them get punished.
I don't really see the point in that.
Honestly, I've just been hanging on
because I didn't want to lose.
I wanted to stand my ground
and prove to them I wasn't at fault.
I'm sure seeing them punished
would bring some relief.
But sticking around just to see that
doesn't feel like
it's in my best interest.
My heart still pounds anxiously
every time I come to work.
[soft pensive music playing]
It's not exactly
a satisfying ending, is it?
But how you feel is what matters the most.
I pushed you into doing this with me,
but I ended up making you do it
all by yourself, just like you said.
That's not true.
I'm going to leave you
with the task I dreaded the most.
I want you to stay here for me
and keep an eye on things.
See how this all ends,
and then tell me everything later.
[Bun-hong]
Ho-su, are you busy these days?
The teachers at our school
must have read the articles about you.
They're asking if you could come
and be a guest lecturer for a day.
[automated voice]
The person you're trying
[cell phone buzzes]
SON
[Ho-su] I've got a lot of work right now,
so I can't come for a while.
[soft pensive music continues]
[Bun-hong] Of course, work comes first.
No matter how busy you are,
make sure you take care of yourself.
[automatic door opening]
[music fades]
What brings you here?
You said you'd never come see me again.
Are you still upset with me?
[chuckles] Am I upset?
Why would I feel anything towards you?
Get to the point.
I'm a busy person.
Why did you want to see me?
I came to ask a favor.
We're not exactly on good enough terms
to be asking for favors, are we?
I'd like you to take on a case for me.
You know my classmate, Yu Mi-rae, right?
The sexual harassment case
that was dropped before.
She has officially filed
a report this time.
You're the one who caused this mess,
so you should be the one to fix it.
Why don't you handle it yourself?
Why are you asking me?
Didn't you leave because
you didn't want to be a lawyer like me?
I know
you would've handled
the recent case the same way,
whether your opponent
was me or someone else.
You're someone who wins
by any means necessary.
Someone who will make the bully suffer
many times over.
I want her to have
a lawyer like that in my place.
And that's you.
I get why you're asking me.
But why do you think
I'd do this favor for you?
Because you like me.
What?
You never waste your time
on something you're not interested in.
You wouldn't meet just anyone
who came looking for you.
You're busy with big cases,
but you still took
the Rosa Restaurant case.
Wasn't that because you feel
a certain way towards me,
whether that's hating me
or something else?
[soft pensive music playing]
Wouldn't most people see that as bullying?
You're not like most people, though.
Please, sir.
You still haven't told me
why you're not taking this case.
What's going on?
It's just
a personal reason.
So it's none of my business? [scoffs]
You told me that my weakness
makes me stronger and more special.
And yet you seem to have no intention
of showing your weakness.
Or
maybe that's your weakness.
Thank you.
[music fades]
We're done with the guardian registration.
You won't have to worry about
your identity or inheritance anymore.
Is there anything else you need,
or do you have any questions?
Please take a look at this for me.
ROSA RESTAURAN
Mi-ji drew these.
Which one do you think looks best?
ROSA RESTAURAN
ONLY THE CHICKEN AND ROSA WILL BE LIT UP
This one looks most
like a real restaurant sign, doesn't it?
They all look great.
I can't believe I'm worrying
about such trivial matters now.
Ma'am.
If you need any help
with the adult adoption we discussed,
or if you need any legal assistance
HWANG JI-SU
you can contact this person
from now on.
I've already spoken to her,
so she'll gladly help you if you call.
[exhales]
I must have taken up a lot of your time,
considering how busy you are.
I asked you to help me with everything
because I can't do anything by myself.
No, it's not that.
It's just that I won't be able
to see you for a while.
Why? Did something happen?
It's just a personal
[soft melancholic music playing]
To be honest
I'm a little sick.
You're sick? Where? How?
It's not very serious. It's just
What is it? Just tell me.
Are you very sick?
You
don't have cancer, do you?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Is it cancer?
It's nothing serious.
I just have a problem with my ear.
Your ear?
You told me that your hearing
isn't great in one ear.
Has it gotten worse?
My hearing in the other ear
has become worse.
Phone calls are difficult
for me right now.
That's why I told you to contact her.
You haven't taken up my time at all.
Have you told Mi-ji?
No.
I haven't decided yet.
Decided what?
You haven't decided
whether to tell her or not?
I don't know
what would be better for Mi-ji.
Regardless of what would be better,
you can't hide this from her.
It's not like you'll never see her again.
I haven't decided
what to do about that either.
Is
your condition that serious?
No, it's not.
Anyway, don't worry too much
if you can't get a hold of me.
And please
[inhales deeply]
don't tell Mi-ji.
If you were able to tell me,
why are you hiding it from her?
Mi-ji would never change her mind
about you just because you're sick.
That's exactly why.
As you already know
it's not easy to be there
for someone who's sick.
Mi-ji is just starting
to spread her wings again.
[trembling] I don't want to hold her back.
So this is about how you feel,
not how Mi-ji feels.
[Sang-wol sighs]
GWANGHWAMUN
[soft melancholic music continues]
[Bun-hong's sister]
It's not like he's even healthy.
You'll have to take care of him
his whole life.
Why take on that burden?
[footsteps approaching]
[music fades]
Are you still sick?
No.
Be honest while you still have the chance.
I don't want us fighting again.
I'm really okay.
You're okay?
Then you deserve a punch.
Do you know how upset I was yesterday?
You seemed mad that I went
to your place without telling you.
And then you didn't even
call me after that.
I'm sorry.
Jeez.
If we keep going straight like this
and then make a slight right turn
It's
Ah, I found
another good restaurant nearby.
Let's go there.
I'm okay. Let's just stick
to where we were going.
It's not that. I'm suddenly craving
something greasy.
I mean it.
Hold on. I'm going to go check
where we're going. I'll be right back.
It's, uh
[soft melancholic music playing]
[young Ho-su panting]
I wonder if ghosts appear at night
at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
[muffled] It was built a long time ago,
so tons of people
must've died there over the years.
Some were executed by poison.
[clearly] No, wait.
Was the poison delivered to their homes?
Anyway, I'm so excited.
[giggles] Ta-da.
[footsteps approaching]
[server] Pardon me.
I don't think we ordered this.
We ran out of ingredients, so earlier,
you said it was okay
to switch to this dish.
You're right. Yes, that's right.
-Enjoy your meal.
-Thank you.
You weren't listening earlier, were you?
I was wondering why you ordered this
when you don't even like clams that much.
No, just eat what you ordered. It's okay.
No, I like this too.
Let's eat quickly and go,
so we're not late for the entry time.
This looks delicious.
-[cutlery clinking]
-[soft melancholic music continues]
[Mi-ji] Did you know that the palace
isn't always open at night?
Tickets were sold out
when I tried to book them,
so I kept checking all night
and I finally managed
to get some canceled tickets.
[music fades]
Hey.
Are you really okay?
You don't look too good.
Should we go another day?
No, really, I'm fine.
No, let's just cancel.
We can always go another day.
I told you, I'm fine.
We can just book tickets again.
I know how to book them now, so
-Mi-ji.
-[Mi-ji] Yes?
Let's stop seeing each other.
[chuckles] Jeez.
What are you talking about?
Do you really mean what you just said?
I've been thinking about it for a while.
I feel like we're just too different.
[exhales] You knew we were different.
Dating's about two different people
adjusting to each other
You can only adjust so much, though.
The way we live and think
will keep changing more and more.
Before it gets too hard
Do you really expect me
to believe you right now?
Did you really think I'd say,
"Gosh. Yes, we're too different"?
You told me to stop doubting myself.
Did you think I would fall for this
when you told me that over and over?
Tell me. What's going on?
You would never do something like this
out of the blue.
I
I'm having issues with this ear too.
-[Mi-ji] What?
-They said I have sudden hearing loss.
I don't know if my hearing
will get better or worse.
When did it start?
Don't tell me
it was that time you said someone died
It's been bad since then,
so I've been getting treated.
But even if it gets better,
my hearing won't be the same anymore.
If I'm unlucky
I may lose my hearing completely.
So?
What does that have to do
with us breaking up right now?
You think I'll change
because you can't hear anymore?
I'll change.
I'll have trouble talking on the phone.
At some point, we may not even
be able to talk like we do now.
Then I can adjust to that.
I'll do whatever I can.
I'll learn sign language if I have to.
I'll talk to you all day
just like we do now.
That's why I'm doing this.
[pensive music playing]
You've been compromising
for me all this time.
I don't want you
to have to do that anymore.
Hey! I want to do that, though.
I'm doing it because I want to.
Why do you care?
-Mi-ji.
-[breathes shakily]
[Ho-su] You know
how I feel, though.
You went through it, so you know.
[pensive music continues]
[young Mi-ji] Now I get why you acted out.
Being pitied
feels like crap.
[exhales]
[breathes heavily]
I guess I haven't matured much
over the years.
I don't want you to see me getting worse.
I'm already overwhelmed,
so I don't think I'll be able to handle
seeing you have a hard time because of me.
I know it's stupid to think that,
but that's just how I feel.
Let's just end things here.
[voice trembling] Ho-su.
Ho-su, your life isn't over
just because you can't hear anymore.
Just because you can't run anymore,
your life is over?
It's true, isn't it?
You never paid any attention to me
before I started running.
I can't run anymore.
My ankle's wrecked, and my life's ruined.
I know.
That's why I'm saying
that we should end things.
No, we don't know for sure yet.
Your hearing could get better.
Even the doctor said it's unlikely.
That's what he told me.
-[hesitates]
-You'll get better.
Are you a doctor?
How am I ever supposed to get better?
[Ho-su] I'm really glad
that I got to know you, Mi-ji.
Take care.
Where are you going?
I refuse to end things like this.
We can get through it together.
Ho-su, I'll help you.
We've been doing great together.
So we can keep
So keep ignoring me.
I'm just sitting here, dead quiet.
So please leave me alone!
We're done here, right?
[music turns sorrowful]
[sighs]
[whimpers]
Wha
[whimpers]
[door lock beeps, chimes]
-[door opens]
-[music fades]
You're back earlier than I expected.
[door lock chimes]
Is everything okay with Ho-su?
He told me he'd introduce me
to another lawyer out of nowhere.
Did something happen?
We broke up.
What?
What? Why? Did Ho-su break up with you?
Are you okay?
I should've stopped him.
But I couldn't.
[melancholic pop song playing]
I get why he's doing this, but
I really
get why, but
[hesitates]
[voice trembling] But I didn't know
what to say to change his mind.
So
I couldn't stop him.
I let him go.
I couldn't stop him, and I let him go.
[melancholic pop song continues]
[sobs]
[continues sobbing]
[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
What am I going to do?
[Mi-ji sobbing]
[door lock beeping]
-[door opens]
-[melancholic pop song continues]
[door closes]
[singing in Korean]
[lamp clicks]
[singing in Korean continues]
[Ho-su sighs]
[cell phone buzzes]
[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
[exhales deeply]
[exhales]
[sobs]
Damn it.
[in English] Would you ever come? ♪
-[sniffles, sobs]
-[singing in Korean]
-[Ho-su whimpers]
-[singing in Korean continues]
[song concludes]
-[birds chirping]
-[Mi-ji in Korean] Hey, Mi-rae.
You still have time, right?
Eat something before you go.
Why are you up at this hour?
You're turning in your resignation today.
I figured you should have
a good breakfast.
[Mi-ji clears throat]
I'm sorry that I've been moping around
the past few days.
Why are you apologizing for that?
It's annoying to be around someone
who's all sad and depressed.
I know you already have
a lot to worry about.
It's way better than seeing you
pretend to be all cheerful.
Hey.
It's a rabbit.
Jeez.
Ho-su's not answering my calls.
Have you tried calling him?
No.
What do you plan on doing now?
I got this apartment with a company loan,
so I need to move out as soon as I quit.
If you're going to stay in Seoul,
you'll have to look for a place to stay.
Are you going to stay in Seoul?
I'll think about it.
After I clear out my desk, I'm going
to Duson-ri tomorrow. Do you want to come?
No, it's okay. Why would I go
when you're going to go talk to Mom?
When I go home,
do you want me to fix it?
Your doorknob.
It's okay. I'll take care of it later.
[melancholic music playing]
[doorbell ringing]
[sighs]
Who is it?
[music fades]
[door lock chimes]
Hey! Gyeong-gu!
There's no time to explain.
Put on as many layers as you can
and then come out.
Go!
[camera clicking]
Mm.
You should've told me
that you two switched back.
I had no idea, so I contacted Mi-rae.
Do you know how awkward it was?
There are even more people here now.
[grunts excitedly]
Are you happy?
Do you really want to stand in line
in this weather just to buy shoes?
They're not just sneakers.
They're limited edition.
When are we going in?
Want to know something shocking?
We're in line to get into
another line right now. [grunts]
Unbelievable. I'm leaving.
-No, you can't.
-[groans]
It's limited to one pair per person.
I have to get one in every color.
[Mi-ji] I knew it.
I thought it was strange that you'd come
all this way just to see me.
Jeez, I'm just killing
two birds with one stone.
Hey, what's Ho-su doing?
Tell him to come here if he's not busy.
Why do you want him to come?
[Gyeong-gu] Just multitasking, you know?
Call him so I can buy three pairs.
Come on!
Get lost.
Look at you,
being all protective of your boyfriend.
Hey, in a winter as cold as this,
you need to get out and face the cold.
It's better for your health.
Don't do it.
Let me see that handsome face of his.
I'll be the unhappy third wheel, not you.
I said, don't!
Why are you yelling?
Did something happen between you two?
-[camera clicks]
-[soft pop music playing over speakers]
What is up with Ho-su?
Does he think he's that great?
Why did he mess around
with someone who's never dated before?
Come on.
I told you
that we both agreed to break up.
[scoffs] You agreed?
Are you sure about that?
Your eyes are full of longing right now.
You were obviously dumped.
What did he say?
Did he say you're too stupid for him
or you're pathetic
because you're unemployed?
He said you turned out
to be a bit annoying, right?
Hey, that's a bit harsh.
You went through all that drama,
but you didn't even last a year.
What was the point of dating, then?
Why did he come and stir things up
when you were doing fine on your own?
Yu Candy looks
totally messed up right now.
Hey, let's just ambush him tonight.
I'll lure Ho-su.
You attack him from the back.
So I'm the one who's supposed
to hit him, not you?
Jeez.
This is why first loves
should just be kept as memories.
You regret it too, don't you?
You wish you hadn't dated him, right?
No.
I don't regret it.
I'm glad I dated Ho-su.
[cell phone beeps]
"No, I don't regret it."
Can you repeat what you said,
starting from that line?
You showed great emotion just now.
[in English] Action!
[in Korean] Jeez!
Do you seriously have a death wish?
-Just once.
-This is insured, right?
I'm breaking it.
Even cringey moments are a part
of your history. We need to document this.
I can't believe
I waited with you in the cold.
-Jeez.
-[Gyeong-gu] Hey, watch the shoes!
[sighs, groans]
My shoes!
[cell phone buzzing]
Hello?
[nurse] I'm calling from the hospital.
Are you Ms. Kang Wol-sun's daughter?
Yes. Is there a problem?
[kids chattering]
I'm sorry. Hold on. Be careful. Sorry!
Gosh, Ms. Kim.
Don't run in front of the children
Where are you going?
-[Wol-sun] Honey!
-[nurse] It's okay, ma'am.
-Ma'am, it's okay.
-[Wol-sun] Stop! Honey!
-Honey!
-[nurse] It's okay.
Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom!
[Wol-sun wails] Honey
What's wrong with my mom?
She's had diarrhea for the past few days.
I think she's delirious
from sodium deficiency.
Fortunately, it's not an infection.
It's because she hasn't been eating
as much lately.
So she'll get a little better
once she gets a sodium infusion.
She's blabbering nonsense, though.
Do you think an IV will be enough?
For delirium, the most important thing
is to keep the patient calm and stable.
You should hold her hand
and keep talking to her.
-[whimpers]
-[Ok-hui] Mom.
-Mom.
-Why would you hit her?
Hit me! Why would you hit our kid?
-[soft pensive music playing]
-Why are you hitting Ok-hui?
Mom, I'm here. It's me.
I'm Ok-hui. I'm here, Mom.
You shouldn't do that either, Mother.
Our child did nothing wrong.
My poor baby.
[Wol-sun sobbing]
My baby.
[music fades]
HIDDEN TRUTHS ABOUT HEARING LOSS
HOW TO RESET TINNITUS
AND HEARING LOSS
[melancholic music playing]
[Ho-su] I wonder if this is the moment
Dad was talking about.
Ho-su.
Doesn't your neck hurt?
[chuckles]
I guess this attitude
is typical of an eighth grader.
You're not even responding.
I'm going to tell your mom later.
Which mom?
Ho-su.
Someday, you're going
to make someone miserable too.
There will definitely be a moment
when you force the person
by your side to lose.
But you know, Ho-su
Love isn't about winning or losing.
It's about
[tires squeal]
[Ho-su] I wonder what Dad
was going to say after that.
His ominous prediction came true.
He never got to finish his sentence.
I'll never know
the end of that sentence
or love itself.
[music fades]
[Mi-ji] Wow! [giggles]
-It's beautiful.
-[camera shutter clicking]
[gasps]
Okay, selfie time.
What?
Is this your first time
seeing the Hangang River or something?
Nothing beats chicken and beer
by the Hangang River, right?
[Mi-ji] You always want to do
what everyone else is doing.
Do you really want to eat
chicken and beer outside in this weather?
The colder it is, the better it tastes.
You act as if you're not gonna have some.
I'm not eating.
Fine, don't eat.
A broken heart is great for dieting.
Hey.
Stop moping around.
Eat this and come back home with me.
No, thanks.
What do you mean?
You said that
you can't even live with Mi-rae.
In Seoul, just breathing costs money.
Don't waste money
and just come back with me.
Go back by yourself.
I'm going to stay here.
You've always liked Seoul
since we were in high school. Why is that?
If you're gonna mope around,
do it back home.
You'll at least have your family and me.
If you mope around here,
you'll shut yourself away again
Damn it.
Who's going to
pull you back out if you do?
I refuse to stand by
and watch you die alone in Seoul.
Why are you making that face?
I've been thinking about something
the past few days.
If I could go back in time,
what would I have to say
to convince myself to leave the room?
But I don't know what I would say.
I thought about it,
and I realized
that I didn't leave of my own accord.
I stayed in that room,
thinking I was the only one
going through a hard time.
I never thought about
what it must've been like
for those watching me from outside.
I wonder what was going through
my mom's mind when she broke my doorknob.
Just how much do you have to love someone
to say it's all okay
despite everything, like my grandma did?
[gentle music playing]
Mi-rae couldn't even talk
about her own struggles.
She must've been so lonely.
[inhales deeply]
And what is Gyeong-gu thinking
as he sits and eats chicken
here at this hour
while facing this strong wind?
Jeez.
I managed to leave my room,
thanks to all of you who cared about me.
So I can't possibly go back in there.
[inhales deeply]
No matter how small I feel
or how hard things get,
I'll do whatever I can here.
I want to do all I can
to become the kind of person
who's always there for others too.
Well, dating a lawyer has certainly
improved your way with words.
You just low-key wiped
your hand here, didn't you?
Of course not.
[Mi-ji] You did!
-I didn't.
-[Mi-ji] Jeez.
Why did you wipe it on me?
You're supposed to eat chicken
with your hands.
[Mi-ji] You're so annoying.
[music fades]
[employee] She's finally leaving.
Look at her just walking away by herself
after throwing a grenade.
Tell them to get rid of that desk.
There's no one here to sit there anymore.
[Mi-rae] Please give this to Su-yeon.
[elevator chimes]
It was you, wasn't it?
You're the only one
who'd do something like this.
[tense music playing]
Do you really think I'm the only one?
[Tae-gwan]
You think it'll all go your way?
You dragged the FTC into this.
How are you going to handle the fallout?
I'm not the one who has to deal
with the fallout.
Do you think it'll all be over
if you leave like this?
I'll make sure that you never
step foot in this field again.
You'll probably join some lame company
and cause the same kind of issues there.
You'll always be the same wherever you go.
I guess that's what scares you the most.
What?
-[elevator chimes]
-[music turns daring]
Goodbye.
Good luck with the investigation.
[exhales]
[card reader beeps]
[music fades]
[employee] Ms. Yu.
Ms. Yu!
Mi-rae!
I think you left this behind
Oh thank you.
[employee] I
I'm sorry that I just sat back
and did nothing all this time.
In today's meeting,
I'm going to tell them everything.
[soft pensive music playing]
[music fades]
I'm glad it's nothing serious.
Is your mother doing better?
Yes, it got bad last night.
But she's blabbering less than before.
We didn't force her to eat
to avoid upsetting her stomach,
but it actually made things worse.
[Bun-hong] You didn't do it on purpose.
Are you okay?
I heard delirium is tougher
on the loved ones than the patient.
She keeps talking about the past.
Thanks to her, I'm reliving the past too.
Anyway, I don't think I'll be able to work
until my mom gets better.
[Bun-hong]
Work is not important right now.
I'll take care of it,
so just focus on her for now.
Okay, talk to you later.
HNU EN
Hello?
Doctor, I wasn't expecting
a call from you.
Ho-su's phone is turned off?
He probably had his regular checkup
over the summer, though.
What are you talking about?
Please explain so I can understand.
[water trickles]
Mom.
Who am I?
Ok-hui.
[sniffles, clears throat]
Why are you so skinny?
Don't you know old folks die
if they stop eating?
Were you seriously trying to die?
Don't you even feel bad for the girls?
Mom.
Who am I?
I asked you who I am.
Stop asking me.
[chuckles] Jeez
I guess you're finally back.
Did Dad hit me?
You were saying that all night.
Is that why you left the house?
[hesitates]
[sighs, sniffles]
Then why did you say Dad mistreated you?
You said you were kicked out
for having a girl.
I was afraid
that you'd go back to that house.
[Ok-hui sighs]
Then why were you so mean to me?
I thought you got kicked out
because of me,
so I thought that you resented me for it.
My whole life, I
-[gentle music playing]
-I was afraid that you'd live like me.
I wanted you to live a good life
on your own.
How was I supposed to do that by myself?
I've spent all this time
thinking I destroyed your life.
So how was I supposed to live a good life?
If you left for my sake,
then you should've told me.
Was it really that hard
for you to tell me?
Why keep it a secret for so long?
[sniffles]
Look at us now.
It's too late now.
Ok-hui.
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
Are you gonna leave us
now that you're at peace?
Don't even think about it.
I haven't forgiven you yet.
[water trickles]
I'm sorry.
I told you not to apologize.
I told you to stop.
Why do you keep apologizing?
[sobs]
[Ok-hui continues sobbing]
[Ok-hui continues sobbing]
[music fades]
[intense rumbling]
-[door alarm ringing]
-[rumbling continues]
-[rumbling continues]
-[alarm continues ringing]
-[alarm stops]
-[door lock chimes]
What's going on?
So you were inside.
He's your son, right?
[sighs sharply]
I was asleep
and I didn't know my phone was off.
You didn't have to call the police.
[Ho-su sighs]
How long have you been like this?
I've been too busy to clean,
so it's a mess.
Why didn't you go to the hospital?
I already know everything.
Get dressed. We're going to the hospital.
I'll go on my own later.
[sternly] You'll manage on your own?
Is that what you've been doing?
[Ho-su] Mom.
You don't have a terminal disease.
It's sudden hearing loss.
This is urgent.
Why aren't you doing anything?
Do you think anything will change
if you hide away by yourself?
You shouldn't avoid the problem.
You should take care of it.
Avoid it?
Me?
Mom, I can't avoid it.
I'm here like this
because I can't avoid it.
I already went to the hospital.
They said there's nothing they can do.
They said all I can do is wait.
I'm not avoiding anything.
If there's a way to avoid it,
I would love to know it too, Mom.
Why did you let it get this bad
without telling me?
You should've told me, of all people.
You should've asked for my help.
What are we?
What?
You've already done more than enough
by raising me all this time.
You should stop worrying about me,
and you should live your own life now.
What? I did more than enough?
So you're telling me to get lost
now that you don't need me anymore?
You've gone beyond proving
that you loved Dad.
I'm not even your blood.
You can stop carrying this burden now.
You mean brat.
How could you say that to me?
"What are we?"
Are you seriously asking me that?
You brat.
[voice trembling] You mean brat.
What do you know? Do you know how I feel?
You can't say those things
when you don't even know how I feel!
I know you resent me too!
[sorrowful music playing]
I know you secretly resent me
for being the reason Dad died.
And you've had to raise this mean brat
as your own for Dad's sake.
[voice trembling] You can't even admit
that you've resented me all this time
even though you do.
You're right.
I did resent you.
You, for being stubborn,
and your dad, for leaving us like he did.
I resented the guy who got drunk
and died before he was even punished.
You think that's all?
I even resented your mom
for dying that day of all days.
I also resented myself
for letting you two go that day.
I resented everything in the world.
I didn't even want to go on living.
[sighs shakily, sobs]
But
you saved me that day.
[melancholic music continues]
[Bun-hong sighs]
[Ho-su muffled] Mom.
Oh! Ho-su!
Mom.
[sobbing] My gosh. Ho-su.
[continues sobbing]
Ho-su.
You were on the brink of death,
but you opened your eyes.
And you called me "Mom."
[breathes shakily]
That's why you've been stuck
with me all this time.
No, you held on to me.
You held on to me
and made sure I didn't wash away.
I'm alive
because you held on to me.
Your dad brought us together
so that we could hold on to each other.
Ho-su.
My love for your dad is a memory,
but my love for you is my reason to live.
You're the one keeping me alive.
If that's not family, then what is?
What are we?
You're my son, and I'm your mom.
If you let go of my hand,
then how am I supposed to go on?
So Ho-su, don't let go.
Hold on to everything you can, okay?
[Ho-su sobs]
[Ho-su continues sobbing]
[music fades]
-Mom, how's Grandma?
-Gosh.
-She just fell asleep.
-What?
-What is this? Give it to me.
-No, no.
Give it to me.
Let's sit for a bit and then go.
Gosh, what's all this?
Why didn't you let us know
that Grandma's not doing well?
Why would I tell you two
when it's not even good news?
She's okay now.
It's a weekday. Why'd you come here?
What about work?
Ah
About that
What? Did something happen?
Today
I quit my job.
What?
[exhales]
Is it because of what happened
when you and Mi-ji switched?
No, it's not because of that.
Then what is it?
Why did you suddenly quit
when you were doing so well?
The thing is
I wasn't doing so well.
I was struggling a little.
That's why Mi-ji switched places with me.
I'm glad you quit, then.
There are plenty of other companies.
I'm sorry.
For what?
I feel like I keep disappointing you.
You believed in me and supported me.
I gave up on the exam too.
I haven't seen anything
through to the end.
[gentle music playing]
[breathes deeply]
I stayed by your grandma's side all night,
but the only thing I could do
was hold her hand and pray.
That reminded me of the past.
When you were hospitalized as a baby,
you were so young, but you were hooked up
to so many needles and machines.
I prayed,
"Please just let her live one more day."
The next time you were hospitalized,
I prayed,
"Please just get better this time."
Those prayers kept getting answered,
so I guess I got greedy.
[breathes deeply] You're exactly
what I prayed you would be,
so don't say that you disappointed me.
Just do whatever you want to do.
[sighs]
[gentle music continues]
[mutters]
CLOTHES
Gosh.
INVESTMENT WORLD'S RISING STAR
HAN SE-JIN
You're not tired of looking at that?
[objects shuffling]
[music fades]
Are you packing up that house too?
I'm just organizing
my grandfather's things for now.
If I find a replacement,
then they may want to live there.
Did you decide on a replacement?
It seems like no one is up for
the challenge of farming new varieties.
More importantly, you're here now.
So that means you quit.
And if you quit,
that must mean you're ready
to respond to my offer.
Am I right?
To be honest, your offer
was a dream come true for me.
You even offered me
a place to stay in the States.
Honestly, the offer is more than generous.
[laughs] Gosh,
it's not more than generous.
You'll just be an intern.
The rest is up to how you do.
Okay, let's cut to the chase.
What have you decided to do, Mi-rae?
[breathes deeply]
I decline.
Why? No, I won't accept that.
You should come with me.
Is it because it's an internship?
But it's your dream.
This is a really great offer.
I know. That's why I'm declining.
I don't think I'm ready yet.
You don't need any preparation.
I'm not hiring you for personal reasons.
I've watched you here all this time.
I made that offer because I have faith
that you'd do really well.
It's because I'm still not sure
about myself.
If I go feeling like this, then,
no matter what I accomplish,
I'll think that it's all thanks
to you, Se-jin.
You're such a straight arrow.
You really are just like my grandfather.
[clicks tongue, inhales]
So what are you going to do now?
I want to see things through
to the very end here.
See what through?
Please let me take care of the farm.
I'll be your replacement.
[gentle music playing]
You're choosing strawberries
over my offer?
When I take a test,
there's nothing worse than picking
what seems like the right answer
over what I actually felt was right
and then getting the question wrong.
It makes me think that I got it wrong
because I didn't trust myself.
[breathes deeply]
I think the right answer
is to go to the States,
but for some strange reason,
staying here feels more right to me.
Will you be okay? Aren't you scared?
Of course I am.
But for once in my life,
I want to do what my heart tells me to do.
Even if it's wrong.
[groans]
Let's go, so I can hand things over.
[groans]
[music fades]
PROPOSED SIGN DESIGN
ROSA RESTAURAN
Oh, is this what it would look like?
What do you mean?
It looks just like what I drew.
My gosh!
[Mi-ji] Anyway, they said the sign
will take a few days.
Let me go through the mail
in the meantime.
That's just an ad.
This is a notice about hygiene training.
It says you can do it online,
so I'll explain this later.
Oh! This is from the court.
What?
SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT FAMILY COUR
[soft melancholic music playing]
APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE
ATTORNEY LEE HO-SU
Ah
It's a court decision letter.
The correction request we [clears throat]
[voice trembling]
The correction request for the registry
It's the request we made last time.
It's been approved.
Are you okay?
Why are you suddenly emotional?
[clears throat]
It's just that,
all of a sudden, my throat
Is there some bad news written there?
No.
[chuckles] It's just that
seeing Ho-su's name here made me a little
Gosh, what's wrong with me?
I'm so sorry.
Did you two break up?
[music fades]
What? How did you even know
we were dating when we never told you?
Gosh, you really are sharper
than you look, Ms. Sang-wol.
Why did he break up with you?
[Mi-ji] It just happened.
He's busy right now,
and I also have a lot to do.
Talk to Ho-su again.
It's not my place to tell you,
but he has a bit of a situation.
He's trying
not to burden you
I know, ma'am.
I know everything.
You do?
You know everything,
but you still broke up with him?
Yes.
[Sang-wol] Why?
It seems like you still like him.
Even when I threw salt at you,
you kept knocking on my door
until I opened it.
Given your personality, I thought
you'd be protesting outside his apartment.
Why aren't you?
Because I know how he feels.
I was like that too.
I was so miserable being me
that I couldn't even step
outside of my room for a few years.
Well
Then you should know better
since you overcame that yourself.
I never did
overcome it.
I only left my room
because my grandma collapsed.
It's not like I made it out on my own.
You made it out, so you overcame it.
I may be here physically,
but I'm still holed up.
You know
I still can't close my bedroom door
when I'm alone.
I'm afraid that I won't be able
to make it out like I did before.
[chuckles]
It's ridiculous, right?
Why can't I just close the door?
I don't know why I'm so scared.
[sighs] After all of that drama,
you'd think that I would've gotten
become a little stronger.
But I couldn't even do that.
I felt so pathetic and stupid
for being like that
so I pretended I was okay,
afraid someone might see through it.
What can I possibly say to Ho-su
when I'm like this?
What can I
possibly do for Ho-su
when I'm like this?
[tender music playing]
Can you only be there for him
if you can do something major?
Can't you just stay by his side
and do what you can for him?
Mi-ji.
Do what you're good at.
[knocking on table]
Knocking on people's hearts.
-[knocking on table]
-[Sang-wol] "I'm here."
"If you open the door,
I'll be right outside."
You can keep knocking
and telling him that.
Do you remember what you told me before?
You held onto my hands like this,
and you said that
you never know what might happen.
You didn't know anything back then either.
You didn't know the answer,
but you still stayed by my side.
[music swells]
[music fades]
SEOUL
DUSON
CT SCAN APPOINTMENT SLIP
EEG APPOINTMENT SLIP
[Bun-hong] Next time,
when you go for your CT and your EEG,
tell them,
"I did the hearing test last time."
Don't forget your appointment date.
They'll text you the day before.
If I'm not busy, I'll come to Seoul too.
Why are you smiling?
It just feels like before.
I thought I was done causing you trouble
[chuckles]
but I'm back to square one.
That's ridiculous.
You can't compare back then to now.
Do you know how much paperwork
I go through every day?
This is no trouble at all.
[sighs]
Why did you go through that alone?
Were you that scared
that you'd never hear again?
If I'm alone,
I would just be scared,
and that would be it.
But if I have someone by my side,
I feel like I'd make them miserable too.
[Ho-su chuckles softly]
[sighs]
You're just like your dad.
Like father, like son.
You speak just like him.
My dad?
Before we got married,
your dad broke up with me once.
He kept saying
that he was making me miserable.
He said that if I stayed with him,
I'd end up losing.
He said that with the exact expression
you're making right now.
I got so angry that I told him
that people can't win all the time.
I said, "Someday, there will be a day
when you will have to lose for me too."
[tender music playing]
[Ho-su's father] Ho-su.
Someday, you're going
to make someone miserable too.
There will definitely be a moment
when you force the person
by your side to lose.
But you know, Ho-su
-Love isn't about
-[Bun-hong] "Love isn't about"
[both overlapping]
winning or losing. It's about
"remaining on the same team
until the very end even if you lose."
Love is about staying together
even if you lose a hundred
or a thousand times.
[Ho-su's father] Ho-su.
Love isn't about
Hi.
winning or losing.
It's about remaining on the same team
until the very end even if you lose.
We should still do everything we can
You don't have to pretend
we're family when nobody is around.
[Ho-su's father]
Love is about staying together
even if you lose a hundred
or a thousand times.
[tender music continues]
[sniffles]
[tender music continues]
[Mi-ji] I
I still can't close my bedroom door
when I'm alone.
I'm afraid that I won't be able
to make it out like I did before.
[music fades]
What can I
possibly do for Ho-su
when I'm like this?
[Sang-wol] Can't you just stay by his side
and do what you can for him?
Do what you're good at.
Knocking on people's hearts.
[soft music playing]
[Sang-wol] "I'm here."
"If you open the door,
I'll be right outside."
You can keep knocking
and telling him that.
[music turns uplifting]
[Sang-wol] Do you remember
what you told me before?
You said that you never know
what might happen.
You didn't know the answer,
but you still stayed by my side.
[uplifting music continues]
[Mi-ji] I'm going to make it out
for real this time.
Everyone
is waiting outside.
[uplifting music continues]
[music turns tender]
If you open the door,
I'll be right outside.
So you can just
open the door at any time.
[music swells]
[knocking on door]
Mi-ji.
Open the door. Mi-ji!
Mi-ji, Grandma's coming in.
It's okay, my dear.
Let's brush it off and get back up.
[music calms]
[Mi-ji sobbing]
[uplifting music continues]
[music swells]
[Mi-ji breathing heavily]
I just need to open the door.
Just open the door
[door lock chimes]
-[Mi-ji gasps] Ho-su!
-[music concludes]
What are you doing here?
I was just about to come to you
I'm sorry, Mi-ji.
Uh
I was an idiot.
I shouldn't have done that to you.
[Mi-ji] No.
I wanted to go to you earlier, but
[Mi-ji whimpers]
Please stay by my side, Mi-ji.
[tender music playing]
[sobs shakily]
Please stay with me.
[music swells]
[Ho-su] The promise of a tomorrow
is not born from hope, but from resolve.
[tender music continues]
Looking back,
the path I've walked is full of regrets.
[music calms]
[Ho-su]
And the road ahead is veiled in fear.
Ms. Yu left the company today.
She asked me to give this to you.
[tender music continues]
[Mi-rae] Even when you weren't by my side,
you were always with me in spirit.
So please be gentle
and forgiving with yourself.
Be kind to yourself
as you were to me.
[music fades]
[door unlocks]
[doorknob rattles]
[theme song playing]
[chuckles softly]
[in English]
You're driving alone at night ♪
[Ho-su in Korean] We found the resolve
to walk this uncertain path together.
without knowing what lies ahead.
Even if all that awaits us
is a pitiful ending,
we will walk this path together
until the very end.
[in English]
When you're feeling all alone ♪
When you're staying up all night ♪
[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
[in English] We're on the train ♪
[singing in Korean]
YU MI-JI
[in Korean] If you use these,
it won't be organic.
I'm not doing organic farming.
[Se-jin] How about this? I invest
the initial capital and take eight.
[Ok-hui] She's not interested in dating.
What's going on between you two?
Do you know Ho-su isn't well?
[Ho-su] I want to try everything I can.
Meds, treatments, anything.
Have you ever thought
about working with me?
[Mi-ji] Hi, Mom.
What's wrong with Grandma?
[Wol-sun softly] Mi-ji.
[Mi-ji softly] Let's go.
Let's go home, Grandma.
-[song continues]
-[singing in Korean]
Subtitle translation by Jane Jung
[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 ♪
[song concludes]
OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL
[in Korean]
If writing a petition is too much trouble,
you can just sign the form and
No, I'm not trying to force you.
Yes, I'm sorry.
-Thank you for your
-[cell phone beeps]
[groans]
-[quirky music playing]
-[sighs] I got rejected again.
Why is it that the more I try,
the worse I do?
Is it obvious that I've never worked
in the real world?
I can't even persuade people
over the phone
Stop. Of course you can persuade people.
You even managed to convince Ms. Sang-wol.
That's already in the past.
Maybe I've lost my touch now.
Mi-ji, that's not something
that just anyone can do.
Everything you've accomplished
is still a part of you.
This was just a simple rejection.
Don't doubt yourself.
Yes, wise one.
-[laughs] Jeez
-[Mi-ji chuckles]
[computer chimes]
I got an email.
[music fades]
[Ho-su] Is there
anything you want to do
after all this is over?
What? That's a random question.
We didn't even get to celebrate
your birthday properly.
Should we go somewhere?
Or is there something you want?
If I had to pick something
It does feel a bit empty here.
Is it your bangs?
Jeez.
Forget it.
[chuckles softly]
[gentle music playing]
[Ho-su] A today that's a little better
than yesterday.
[sighs]
Those todays
build the promise of a tomorrow.
The promise to be together tomorrow too
I'm here to buy rings
for my girlfriend and me.
This is her ring size.
when things will be
even better than today.
-[door chime clinking]
-[gentle music continues]
[cell phone buzzing]
RING
Hello.
It is arrogant
Hello?
to promise a tomorrow together
-[music fades]
-[sound fades]
when I don't even know
what will happen to me today.
[muffled] Hello?
[silence]
EPISODE 11
AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE
ROSA RESTAURAN
SELF-LIT SIGN
ROSE
ACRYLIC BOX? NEON SIGN?
I didn't realize you meant
you would draw these by hand.
No.
I just wanted to give you a general idea
before we send it to the sign shop.
Which one is your favorite?
Let me think about it.
Okay.
By the way, why are you here alone?
Where's Ho-su?
Someone he knew passed away. Remember?
He'll be back tomorrow after the funeral.
He's coming back tomorrow?
He's been gone for a while.
Was he very close to them?
I didn't get the chance
to ask him about it.
He seemed too distracted
to even talk on the phone.
Gosh
I was going to give him
some marinated raw crabs.
What? Marinated raw crabs?
What about me?
I gave you your share yesterday.
But I've almost finished it.
Come on! I even drew
some sign designs for you.
I figured that Ho-su would end up
sharing them with you anyway,
so I made enough for two people.
[in English] Yes!
[in Korean] This is heavy, though.
Should I wait until Ho-su comes back?
No, I can take it.
I'll drop it off at his place
on my way home.
Make sure you put it in the fridge.
Don't eat it all by yourself.
Yes, ma'am.
[Mi-ji chuckles softly]
-[automated voice] The person you're
-Why isn't he picking up?
[door lock beeping]
[door lock beeps rapidly]
What?
[door lock beeps rapidly]
Oh
[door lock chimes]
[gasps] Ho-su.
When did you get back?
You said you were coming back tomorrow.
Things wrapped up earlier than planned.
Hey! You should've called me then!
I called you and you didn't even pick up.
Also, did you change your passcode?
What is it?
Is someone inside?
No, nobody's inside.
It's just that today is
You're sick again, aren't you?
No, it's not that.
Don't lie to me.
Your face is telling me a different story.
Who passed away?
It seems like you've worn yourself out.
Did you take any medication?
Let me see if you have a fever.
I'm just a bit tired.
Let's meet up tomorrow.
Okay.
All right, then
But this
[door lock clanks, chimes]
What in the world?
[kicking on ground]
Fine. I'm just going to eat this
all by myself.
[high-pitched ringing]
[Ho-su groans]
-[pensive music playing]
-[Ho-su sobs softly]
[ringing continues]
-[door chime clinking]
-[pensive music continues]
I
need to take this call real quick.
Okay.
Sir, please take me to HNU Hospital.
[driver] This taxi is Incheon-bound.
HNU Hospital, please.
[driver] I just told you that
this taxi is heading to Incheon.
[muffled]
I'm not headed in that direction.
Please just get out.
[pensive music continues]
[driver speaking inaudibly]
[pensive music continues]
[doctor] Heart.
[over headphones] Human.
Ocean.
INTRATYMPANIC STEROID INJECTION
HIGH-DOSE TREATMEN
[nurse] Mr. Lee Ho-su.
EAR, NOSE, AND THROA
Is there a Mr. Lee Ho-su here?
-Are you Mr. Lee Ho-su?
-Yes.
[doctor] You have
sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
For now, let's try injecting steroids
into the eardrum for the next few days.
If there's any improvement,
we can reassess.
[pensive music continues]
For sudden hearing loss, the prognosis
generally falls into three categories.
Your hearing might get better,
stay as it is, or be lost for good.
But as you can see here,
you're not doing too great.
Given the higher dose of the injection,
I was hoping at least 80%
of your hearing would've returned.
Then
of the three possible outcomes
It's hard to tell
if your hearing will remain the same
or get worse at this point.
There's a chance
it could improve miraculously,
but your hearing is down
across all frequencies.
So a full recovery is unlikely.
Then
what should I do now?
[doctor sighing] Well,
you've regained at least some hearing,
so let's continue the outpatient visits
and monitor your progress for now.
You're telling me to do nothing
when we don't know the cause
or whether it'll get better or worse?
What if I completely lose hearing
in this ear as well?
Well, hearing aids or a cochlear implant
could be considered,
but that's only if things get a lot worse.
You mean there's nothing I can do
until things get worse?
HIGH-DOSE STEROID INJECTION
[doctor] What's more important
than medications or injections is
remaining calm and mentally stable.
You need to brace yourself
and prepare for the worst-case scenario.
[door lock beeping]
[music fades]
-[door lock chimes]
-[gasps]
Ho-su.
When did you get back?
You said you were coming back tomorrow.
Things wrapped up earlier than planned.
-[high-pitched ringing]
-Hey! You should've called me then!
[muffled] I called you
and you didn't even pick up.
-I'm just a bit tired.
-[ringing fades]
[somber music playing]
Let's meet up tomorrow.
[Mi-ji] But this
[door lock beeps, chimes]
-[groans]
-[high-pitched ringing]
[groans, breathes shakily]
[music concludes]
Tae-i, do you have
the documents I asked for?
-I really need them now.
-I'm doing them in order.
But
What in the world?
[dramatic tense music playing]
Where is Mr. Shin Gyeong-min?
Over here. Who are you?
We're from the Fair Trade Commission.
We're investigating the Sihan Construction
case, so please cooperate.
Pardon?
Go this way, and get the computer too.
INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS
OF ANTITRUST AND FAIR TRADE LAWS
[Gyeong-min] Wait. Don't touch that.
Hold on. That's
Stop. Hold on.
KFMC'S ALLEGED PREFERENTIAL TREATMEN
OF SIHAN CONSTRUCTION
[cell phone buzzing]
SHIN GYEONG-MIN
You've stirred up all this noise
because you couldn't buy one restaurant.
What are you going to do now?
They've even released an article.
I'll contact the press
and have them correct
What's the point? The damage is done!
This is why I specifically asked you
to handle this as quietly as possible!
[sighs] I'm sorry, sir.
But it's just one article so far.
If we manage the press
[CEO] Last time,
you said it was just one anonymous post,
so you'd handle it.
How will you take responsibility for this?
Are you even capable of doing that?
My gosh.
[music concludes]
[cell phone buzzing]
Gosh, why weren't you picking up?
Have you seen the article?
It's on the main page.
I was in a meeting.
Yes, I read it on my way to work.
[Se-jin] Now that the article's out,
there's no way
they can just cover this up now.
Thank you.
For what? I didn't write it.
You introduced me to the reporter
and gave me advice on everything.
I couldn't have done this by myself.
[Se-jin] You were doing just fine
on your own too.
I just sped things up
so my business partner
can come back here sooner.
I didn't do anything.
[Mi-rae] That's not true.
Thank you. I mean it.
Enough of that.
Anyway, what about the FTC?
Shouldn't they start investigating soon?
It looks like they're here.
[Tae-i] The FTC was your doing, right?
Yes.
Why did you go to HR earlier?
Did they summon you
because they know you reported them?
No.
I had a meeting regarding
workplace bullying.
I thought it'd be better
to do it before I quit.
You're leaving?
Why
[sighs] The hard part
is almost done now, though.
Don't you feel like it'd be a waste
to quit now after everything?
You should stick around
to see them get punished.
I don't really see the point in that.
Honestly, I've just been hanging on
because I didn't want to lose.
I wanted to stand my ground
and prove to them I wasn't at fault.
I'm sure seeing them punished
would bring some relief.
But sticking around just to see that
doesn't feel like
it's in my best interest.
My heart still pounds anxiously
every time I come to work.
[soft pensive music playing]
It's not exactly
a satisfying ending, is it?
But how you feel is what matters the most.
I pushed you into doing this with me,
but I ended up making you do it
all by yourself, just like you said.
That's not true.
I'm going to leave you
with the task I dreaded the most.
I want you to stay here for me
and keep an eye on things.
See how this all ends,
and then tell me everything later.
[Bun-hong]
Ho-su, are you busy these days?
The teachers at our school
must have read the articles about you.
They're asking if you could come
and be a guest lecturer for a day.
[automated voice]
The person you're trying
[cell phone buzzes]
SON
[Ho-su] I've got a lot of work right now,
so I can't come for a while.
[soft pensive music continues]
[Bun-hong] Of course, work comes first.
No matter how busy you are,
make sure you take care of yourself.
[automatic door opening]
[music fades]
What brings you here?
You said you'd never come see me again.
Are you still upset with me?
[chuckles] Am I upset?
Why would I feel anything towards you?
Get to the point.
I'm a busy person.
Why did you want to see me?
I came to ask a favor.
We're not exactly on good enough terms
to be asking for favors, are we?
I'd like you to take on a case for me.
You know my classmate, Yu Mi-rae, right?
The sexual harassment case
that was dropped before.
She has officially filed
a report this time.
You're the one who caused this mess,
so you should be the one to fix it.
Why don't you handle it yourself?
Why are you asking me?
Didn't you leave because
you didn't want to be a lawyer like me?
I know
you would've handled
the recent case the same way,
whether your opponent
was me or someone else.
You're someone who wins
by any means necessary.
Someone who will make the bully suffer
many times over.
I want her to have
a lawyer like that in my place.
And that's you.
I get why you're asking me.
But why do you think
I'd do this favor for you?
Because you like me.
What?
You never waste your time
on something you're not interested in.
You wouldn't meet just anyone
who came looking for you.
You're busy with big cases,
but you still took
the Rosa Restaurant case.
Wasn't that because you feel
a certain way towards me,
whether that's hating me
or something else?
[soft pensive music playing]
Wouldn't most people see that as bullying?
You're not like most people, though.
Please, sir.
You still haven't told me
why you're not taking this case.
What's going on?
It's just
a personal reason.
So it's none of my business? [scoffs]
You told me that my weakness
makes me stronger and more special.
And yet you seem to have no intention
of showing your weakness.
Or
maybe that's your weakness.
Thank you.
[music fades]
We're done with the guardian registration.
You won't have to worry about
your identity or inheritance anymore.
Is there anything else you need,
or do you have any questions?
Please take a look at this for me.
ROSA RESTAURAN
Mi-ji drew these.
Which one do you think looks best?
ROSA RESTAURAN
ONLY THE CHICKEN AND ROSA WILL BE LIT UP
This one looks most
like a real restaurant sign, doesn't it?
They all look great.
I can't believe I'm worrying
about such trivial matters now.
Ma'am.
If you need any help
with the adult adoption we discussed,
or if you need any legal assistance
HWANG JI-SU
you can contact this person
from now on.
I've already spoken to her,
so she'll gladly help you if you call.
[exhales]
I must have taken up a lot of your time,
considering how busy you are.
I asked you to help me with everything
because I can't do anything by myself.
No, it's not that.
It's just that I won't be able
to see you for a while.
Why? Did something happen?
It's just a personal
[soft melancholic music playing]
To be honest
I'm a little sick.
You're sick? Where? How?
It's not very serious. It's just
What is it? Just tell me.
Are you very sick?
You
don't have cancer, do you?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Is it cancer?
It's nothing serious.
I just have a problem with my ear.
Your ear?
You told me that your hearing
isn't great in one ear.
Has it gotten worse?
My hearing in the other ear
has become worse.
Phone calls are difficult
for me right now.
That's why I told you to contact her.
You haven't taken up my time at all.
Have you told Mi-ji?
No.
I haven't decided yet.
Decided what?
You haven't decided
whether to tell her or not?
I don't know
what would be better for Mi-ji.
Regardless of what would be better,
you can't hide this from her.
It's not like you'll never see her again.
I haven't decided
what to do about that either.
Is
your condition that serious?
No, it's not.
Anyway, don't worry too much
if you can't get a hold of me.
And please
[inhales deeply]
don't tell Mi-ji.
If you were able to tell me,
why are you hiding it from her?
Mi-ji would never change her mind
about you just because you're sick.
That's exactly why.
As you already know
it's not easy to be there
for someone who's sick.
Mi-ji is just starting
to spread her wings again.
[trembling] I don't want to hold her back.
So this is about how you feel,
not how Mi-ji feels.
[Sang-wol sighs]
GWANGHWAMUN
[soft melancholic music continues]
[Bun-hong's sister]
It's not like he's even healthy.
You'll have to take care of him
his whole life.
Why take on that burden?
[footsteps approaching]
[music fades]
Are you still sick?
No.
Be honest while you still have the chance.
I don't want us fighting again.
I'm really okay.
You're okay?
Then you deserve a punch.
Do you know how upset I was yesterday?
You seemed mad that I went
to your place without telling you.
And then you didn't even
call me after that.
I'm sorry.
Jeez.
If we keep going straight like this
and then make a slight right turn
It's
Ah, I found
another good restaurant nearby.
Let's go there.
I'm okay. Let's just stick
to where we were going.
It's not that. I'm suddenly craving
something greasy.
I mean it.
Hold on. I'm going to go check
where we're going. I'll be right back.
It's, uh
[soft melancholic music playing]
[young Ho-su panting]
I wonder if ghosts appear at night
at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
[muffled] It was built a long time ago,
so tons of people
must've died there over the years.
Some were executed by poison.
[clearly] No, wait.
Was the poison delivered to their homes?
Anyway, I'm so excited.
[giggles] Ta-da.
[footsteps approaching]
[server] Pardon me.
I don't think we ordered this.
We ran out of ingredients, so earlier,
you said it was okay
to switch to this dish.
You're right. Yes, that's right.
-Enjoy your meal.
-Thank you.
You weren't listening earlier, were you?
I was wondering why you ordered this
when you don't even like clams that much.
No, just eat what you ordered. It's okay.
No, I like this too.
Let's eat quickly and go,
so we're not late for the entry time.
This looks delicious.
-[cutlery clinking]
-[soft melancholic music continues]
[Mi-ji] Did you know that the palace
isn't always open at night?
Tickets were sold out
when I tried to book them,
so I kept checking all night
and I finally managed
to get some canceled tickets.
[music fades]
Hey.
Are you really okay?
You don't look too good.
Should we go another day?
No, really, I'm fine.
No, let's just cancel.
We can always go another day.
I told you, I'm fine.
We can just book tickets again.
I know how to book them now, so
-Mi-ji.
-[Mi-ji] Yes?
Let's stop seeing each other.
[chuckles] Jeez.
What are you talking about?
Do you really mean what you just said?
I've been thinking about it for a while.
I feel like we're just too different.
[exhales] You knew we were different.
Dating's about two different people
adjusting to each other
You can only adjust so much, though.
The way we live and think
will keep changing more and more.
Before it gets too hard
Do you really expect me
to believe you right now?
Did you really think I'd say,
"Gosh. Yes, we're too different"?
You told me to stop doubting myself.
Did you think I would fall for this
when you told me that over and over?
Tell me. What's going on?
You would never do something like this
out of the blue.
I
I'm having issues with this ear too.
-[Mi-ji] What?
-They said I have sudden hearing loss.
I don't know if my hearing
will get better or worse.
When did it start?
Don't tell me
it was that time you said someone died
It's been bad since then,
so I've been getting treated.
But even if it gets better,
my hearing won't be the same anymore.
If I'm unlucky
I may lose my hearing completely.
So?
What does that have to do
with us breaking up right now?
You think I'll change
because you can't hear anymore?
I'll change.
I'll have trouble talking on the phone.
At some point, we may not even
be able to talk like we do now.
Then I can adjust to that.
I'll do whatever I can.
I'll learn sign language if I have to.
I'll talk to you all day
just like we do now.
That's why I'm doing this.
[pensive music playing]
You've been compromising
for me all this time.
I don't want you
to have to do that anymore.
Hey! I want to do that, though.
I'm doing it because I want to.
Why do you care?
-Mi-ji.
-[breathes shakily]
[Ho-su] You know
how I feel, though.
You went through it, so you know.
[pensive music continues]
[young Mi-ji] Now I get why you acted out.
Being pitied
feels like crap.
[exhales]
[breathes heavily]
I guess I haven't matured much
over the years.
I don't want you to see me getting worse.
I'm already overwhelmed,
so I don't think I'll be able to handle
seeing you have a hard time because of me.
I know it's stupid to think that,
but that's just how I feel.
Let's just end things here.
[voice trembling] Ho-su.
Ho-su, your life isn't over
just because you can't hear anymore.
Just because you can't run anymore,
your life is over?
It's true, isn't it?
You never paid any attention to me
before I started running.
I can't run anymore.
My ankle's wrecked, and my life's ruined.
I know.
That's why I'm saying
that we should end things.
No, we don't know for sure yet.
Your hearing could get better.
Even the doctor said it's unlikely.
That's what he told me.
-[hesitates]
-You'll get better.
Are you a doctor?
How am I ever supposed to get better?
[Ho-su] I'm really glad
that I got to know you, Mi-ji.
Take care.
Where are you going?
I refuse to end things like this.
We can get through it together.
Ho-su, I'll help you.
We've been doing great together.
So we can keep
So keep ignoring me.
I'm just sitting here, dead quiet.
So please leave me alone!
We're done here, right?
[music turns sorrowful]
[sighs]
[whimpers]
Wha
[whimpers]
[door lock beeps, chimes]
-[door opens]
-[music fades]
You're back earlier than I expected.
[door lock chimes]
Is everything okay with Ho-su?
He told me he'd introduce me
to another lawyer out of nowhere.
Did something happen?
We broke up.
What?
What? Why? Did Ho-su break up with you?
Are you okay?
I should've stopped him.
But I couldn't.
[melancholic pop song playing]
I get why he's doing this, but
I really
get why, but
[hesitates]
[voice trembling] But I didn't know
what to say to change his mind.
So
I couldn't stop him.
I let him go.
I couldn't stop him, and I let him go.
[melancholic pop song continues]
[sobs]
[continues sobbing]
[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
What am I going to do?
[Mi-ji sobbing]
[door lock beeping]
-[door opens]
-[melancholic pop song continues]
[door closes]
[singing in Korean]
[lamp clicks]
[singing in Korean continues]
[Ho-su sighs]
[cell phone buzzes]
[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
[exhales deeply]
[exhales]
[sobs]
Damn it.
[in English] Would you ever come? ♪
-[sniffles, sobs]
-[singing in Korean]
-[Ho-su whimpers]
-[singing in Korean continues]
[song concludes]
-[birds chirping]
-[Mi-ji in Korean] Hey, Mi-rae.
You still have time, right?
Eat something before you go.
Why are you up at this hour?
You're turning in your resignation today.
I figured you should have
a good breakfast.
[Mi-ji clears throat]
I'm sorry that I've been moping around
the past few days.
Why are you apologizing for that?
It's annoying to be around someone
who's all sad and depressed.
I know you already have
a lot to worry about.
It's way better than seeing you
pretend to be all cheerful.
Hey.
It's a rabbit.
Jeez.
Ho-su's not answering my calls.
Have you tried calling him?
No.
What do you plan on doing now?
I got this apartment with a company loan,
so I need to move out as soon as I quit.
If you're going to stay in Seoul,
you'll have to look for a place to stay.
Are you going to stay in Seoul?
I'll think about it.
After I clear out my desk, I'm going
to Duson-ri tomorrow. Do you want to come?
No, it's okay. Why would I go
when you're going to go talk to Mom?
When I go home,
do you want me to fix it?
Your doorknob.
It's okay. I'll take care of it later.
[melancholic music playing]
[doorbell ringing]
[sighs]
Who is it?
[music fades]
[door lock chimes]
Hey! Gyeong-gu!
There's no time to explain.
Put on as many layers as you can
and then come out.
Go!
[camera clicking]
Mm.
You should've told me
that you two switched back.
I had no idea, so I contacted Mi-rae.
Do you know how awkward it was?
There are even more people here now.
[grunts excitedly]
Are you happy?
Do you really want to stand in line
in this weather just to buy shoes?
They're not just sneakers.
They're limited edition.
When are we going in?
Want to know something shocking?
We're in line to get into
another line right now. [grunts]
Unbelievable. I'm leaving.
-No, you can't.
-[groans]
It's limited to one pair per person.
I have to get one in every color.
[Mi-ji] I knew it.
I thought it was strange that you'd come
all this way just to see me.
Jeez, I'm just killing
two birds with one stone.
Hey, what's Ho-su doing?
Tell him to come here if he's not busy.
Why do you want him to come?
[Gyeong-gu] Just multitasking, you know?
Call him so I can buy three pairs.
Come on!
Get lost.
Look at you,
being all protective of your boyfriend.
Hey, in a winter as cold as this,
you need to get out and face the cold.
It's better for your health.
Don't do it.
Let me see that handsome face of his.
I'll be the unhappy third wheel, not you.
I said, don't!
Why are you yelling?
Did something happen between you two?
-[camera clicks]
-[soft pop music playing over speakers]
What is up with Ho-su?
Does he think he's that great?
Why did he mess around
with someone who's never dated before?
Come on.
I told you
that we both agreed to break up.
[scoffs] You agreed?
Are you sure about that?
Your eyes are full of longing right now.
You were obviously dumped.
What did he say?
Did he say you're too stupid for him
or you're pathetic
because you're unemployed?
He said you turned out
to be a bit annoying, right?
Hey, that's a bit harsh.
You went through all that drama,
but you didn't even last a year.
What was the point of dating, then?
Why did he come and stir things up
when you were doing fine on your own?
Yu Candy looks
totally messed up right now.
Hey, let's just ambush him tonight.
I'll lure Ho-su.
You attack him from the back.
So I'm the one who's supposed
to hit him, not you?
Jeez.
This is why first loves
should just be kept as memories.
You regret it too, don't you?
You wish you hadn't dated him, right?
No.
I don't regret it.
I'm glad I dated Ho-su.
[cell phone beeps]
"No, I don't regret it."
Can you repeat what you said,
starting from that line?
You showed great emotion just now.
[in English] Action!
[in Korean] Jeez!
Do you seriously have a death wish?
-Just once.
-This is insured, right?
I'm breaking it.
Even cringey moments are a part
of your history. We need to document this.
I can't believe
I waited with you in the cold.
-Jeez.
-[Gyeong-gu] Hey, watch the shoes!
[sighs, groans]
My shoes!
[cell phone buzzing]
Hello?
[nurse] I'm calling from the hospital.
Are you Ms. Kang Wol-sun's daughter?
Yes. Is there a problem?
[kids chattering]
I'm sorry. Hold on. Be careful. Sorry!
Gosh, Ms. Kim.
Don't run in front of the children
Where are you going?
-[Wol-sun] Honey!
-[nurse] It's okay, ma'am.
-Ma'am, it's okay.
-[Wol-sun] Stop! Honey!
-Honey!
-[nurse] It's okay.
Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom!
[Wol-sun wails] Honey
What's wrong with my mom?
She's had diarrhea for the past few days.
I think she's delirious
from sodium deficiency.
Fortunately, it's not an infection.
It's because she hasn't been eating
as much lately.
So she'll get a little better
once she gets a sodium infusion.
She's blabbering nonsense, though.
Do you think an IV will be enough?
For delirium, the most important thing
is to keep the patient calm and stable.
You should hold her hand
and keep talking to her.
-[whimpers]
-[Ok-hui] Mom.
-Mom.
-Why would you hit her?
Hit me! Why would you hit our kid?
-[soft pensive music playing]
-Why are you hitting Ok-hui?
Mom, I'm here. It's me.
I'm Ok-hui. I'm here, Mom.
You shouldn't do that either, Mother.
Our child did nothing wrong.
My poor baby.
[Wol-sun sobbing]
My baby.
[music fades]
HIDDEN TRUTHS ABOUT HEARING LOSS
HOW TO RESET TINNITUS
AND HEARING LOSS
[melancholic music playing]
[Ho-su] I wonder if this is the moment
Dad was talking about.
Ho-su.
Doesn't your neck hurt?
[chuckles]
I guess this attitude
is typical of an eighth grader.
You're not even responding.
I'm going to tell your mom later.
Which mom?
Ho-su.
Someday, you're going
to make someone miserable too.
There will definitely be a moment
when you force the person
by your side to lose.
But you know, Ho-su
Love isn't about winning or losing.
It's about
[tires squeal]
[Ho-su] I wonder what Dad
was going to say after that.
His ominous prediction came true.
He never got to finish his sentence.
I'll never know
the end of that sentence
or love itself.
[music fades]
[Mi-ji] Wow! [giggles]
-It's beautiful.
-[camera shutter clicking]
[gasps]
Okay, selfie time.
What?
Is this your first time
seeing the Hangang River or something?
Nothing beats chicken and beer
by the Hangang River, right?
[Mi-ji] You always want to do
what everyone else is doing.
Do you really want to eat
chicken and beer outside in this weather?
The colder it is, the better it tastes.
You act as if you're not gonna have some.
I'm not eating.
Fine, don't eat.
A broken heart is great for dieting.
Hey.
Stop moping around.
Eat this and come back home with me.
No, thanks.
What do you mean?
You said that
you can't even live with Mi-rae.
In Seoul, just breathing costs money.
Don't waste money
and just come back with me.
Go back by yourself.
I'm going to stay here.
You've always liked Seoul
since we were in high school. Why is that?
If you're gonna mope around,
do it back home.
You'll at least have your family and me.
If you mope around here,
you'll shut yourself away again
Damn it.
Who's going to
pull you back out if you do?
I refuse to stand by
and watch you die alone in Seoul.
Why are you making that face?
I've been thinking about something
the past few days.
If I could go back in time,
what would I have to say
to convince myself to leave the room?
But I don't know what I would say.
I thought about it,
and I realized
that I didn't leave of my own accord.
I stayed in that room,
thinking I was the only one
going through a hard time.
I never thought about
what it must've been like
for those watching me from outside.
I wonder what was going through
my mom's mind when she broke my doorknob.
Just how much do you have to love someone
to say it's all okay
despite everything, like my grandma did?
[gentle music playing]
Mi-rae couldn't even talk
about her own struggles.
She must've been so lonely.
[inhales deeply]
And what is Gyeong-gu thinking
as he sits and eats chicken
here at this hour
while facing this strong wind?
Jeez.
I managed to leave my room,
thanks to all of you who cared about me.
So I can't possibly go back in there.
[inhales deeply]
No matter how small I feel
or how hard things get,
I'll do whatever I can here.
I want to do all I can
to become the kind of person
who's always there for others too.
Well, dating a lawyer has certainly
improved your way with words.
You just low-key wiped
your hand here, didn't you?
Of course not.
[Mi-ji] You did!
-I didn't.
-[Mi-ji] Jeez.
Why did you wipe it on me?
You're supposed to eat chicken
with your hands.
[Mi-ji] You're so annoying.
[music fades]
[employee] She's finally leaving.
Look at her just walking away by herself
after throwing a grenade.
Tell them to get rid of that desk.
There's no one here to sit there anymore.
[Mi-rae] Please give this to Su-yeon.
[elevator chimes]
It was you, wasn't it?
You're the only one
who'd do something like this.
[tense music playing]
Do you really think I'm the only one?
[Tae-gwan]
You think it'll all go your way?
You dragged the FTC into this.
How are you going to handle the fallout?
I'm not the one who has to deal
with the fallout.
Do you think it'll all be over
if you leave like this?
I'll make sure that you never
step foot in this field again.
You'll probably join some lame company
and cause the same kind of issues there.
You'll always be the same wherever you go.
I guess that's what scares you the most.
What?
-[elevator chimes]
-[music turns daring]
Goodbye.
Good luck with the investigation.
[exhales]
[card reader beeps]
[music fades]
[employee] Ms. Yu.
Ms. Yu!
Mi-rae!
I think you left this behind
Oh thank you.
[employee] I
I'm sorry that I just sat back
and did nothing all this time.
In today's meeting,
I'm going to tell them everything.
[soft pensive music playing]
[music fades]
I'm glad it's nothing serious.
Is your mother doing better?
Yes, it got bad last night.
But she's blabbering less than before.
We didn't force her to eat
to avoid upsetting her stomach,
but it actually made things worse.
[Bun-hong] You didn't do it on purpose.
Are you okay?
I heard delirium is tougher
on the loved ones than the patient.
She keeps talking about the past.
Thanks to her, I'm reliving the past too.
Anyway, I don't think I'll be able to work
until my mom gets better.
[Bun-hong]
Work is not important right now.
I'll take care of it,
so just focus on her for now.
Okay, talk to you later.
HNU EN
Hello?
Doctor, I wasn't expecting
a call from you.
Ho-su's phone is turned off?
He probably had his regular checkup
over the summer, though.
What are you talking about?
Please explain so I can understand.
[water trickles]
Mom.
Who am I?
Ok-hui.
[sniffles, clears throat]
Why are you so skinny?
Don't you know old folks die
if they stop eating?
Were you seriously trying to die?
Don't you even feel bad for the girls?
Mom.
Who am I?
I asked you who I am.
Stop asking me.
[chuckles] Jeez
I guess you're finally back.
Did Dad hit me?
You were saying that all night.
Is that why you left the house?
[hesitates]
[sighs, sniffles]
Then why did you say Dad mistreated you?
You said you were kicked out
for having a girl.
I was afraid
that you'd go back to that house.
[Ok-hui sighs]
Then why were you so mean to me?
I thought you got kicked out
because of me,
so I thought that you resented me for it.
My whole life, I
-[gentle music playing]
-I was afraid that you'd live like me.
I wanted you to live a good life
on your own.
How was I supposed to do that by myself?
I've spent all this time
thinking I destroyed your life.
So how was I supposed to live a good life?
If you left for my sake,
then you should've told me.
Was it really that hard
for you to tell me?
Why keep it a secret for so long?
[sniffles]
Look at us now.
It's too late now.
Ok-hui.
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
Are you gonna leave us
now that you're at peace?
Don't even think about it.
I haven't forgiven you yet.
[water trickles]
I'm sorry.
I told you not to apologize.
I told you to stop.
Why do you keep apologizing?
[sobs]
[Ok-hui continues sobbing]
[Ok-hui continues sobbing]
[music fades]
[intense rumbling]
-[door alarm ringing]
-[rumbling continues]
-[rumbling continues]
-[alarm continues ringing]
-[alarm stops]
-[door lock chimes]
What's going on?
So you were inside.
He's your son, right?
[sighs sharply]
I was asleep
and I didn't know my phone was off.
You didn't have to call the police.
[Ho-su sighs]
How long have you been like this?
I've been too busy to clean,
so it's a mess.
Why didn't you go to the hospital?
I already know everything.
Get dressed. We're going to the hospital.
I'll go on my own later.
[sternly] You'll manage on your own?
Is that what you've been doing?
[Ho-su] Mom.
You don't have a terminal disease.
It's sudden hearing loss.
This is urgent.
Why aren't you doing anything?
Do you think anything will change
if you hide away by yourself?
You shouldn't avoid the problem.
You should take care of it.
Avoid it?
Me?
Mom, I can't avoid it.
I'm here like this
because I can't avoid it.
I already went to the hospital.
They said there's nothing they can do.
They said all I can do is wait.
I'm not avoiding anything.
If there's a way to avoid it,
I would love to know it too, Mom.
Why did you let it get this bad
without telling me?
You should've told me, of all people.
You should've asked for my help.
What are we?
What?
You've already done more than enough
by raising me all this time.
You should stop worrying about me,
and you should live your own life now.
What? I did more than enough?
So you're telling me to get lost
now that you don't need me anymore?
You've gone beyond proving
that you loved Dad.
I'm not even your blood.
You can stop carrying this burden now.
You mean brat.
How could you say that to me?
"What are we?"
Are you seriously asking me that?
You brat.
[voice trembling] You mean brat.
What do you know? Do you know how I feel?
You can't say those things
when you don't even know how I feel!
I know you resent me too!
[sorrowful music playing]
I know you secretly resent me
for being the reason Dad died.
And you've had to raise this mean brat
as your own for Dad's sake.
[voice trembling] You can't even admit
that you've resented me all this time
even though you do.
You're right.
I did resent you.
You, for being stubborn,
and your dad, for leaving us like he did.
I resented the guy who got drunk
and died before he was even punished.
You think that's all?
I even resented your mom
for dying that day of all days.
I also resented myself
for letting you two go that day.
I resented everything in the world.
I didn't even want to go on living.
[sighs shakily, sobs]
But
you saved me that day.
[melancholic music continues]
[Bun-hong sighs]
[Ho-su muffled] Mom.
Oh! Ho-su!
Mom.
[sobbing] My gosh. Ho-su.
[continues sobbing]
Ho-su.
You were on the brink of death,
but you opened your eyes.
And you called me "Mom."
[breathes shakily]
That's why you've been stuck
with me all this time.
No, you held on to me.
You held on to me
and made sure I didn't wash away.
I'm alive
because you held on to me.
Your dad brought us together
so that we could hold on to each other.
Ho-su.
My love for your dad is a memory,
but my love for you is my reason to live.
You're the one keeping me alive.
If that's not family, then what is?
What are we?
You're my son, and I'm your mom.
If you let go of my hand,
then how am I supposed to go on?
So Ho-su, don't let go.
Hold on to everything you can, okay?
[Ho-su sobs]
[Ho-su continues sobbing]
[music fades]
-Mom, how's Grandma?
-Gosh.
-She just fell asleep.
-What?
-What is this? Give it to me.
-No, no.
Give it to me.
Let's sit for a bit and then go.
Gosh, what's all this?
Why didn't you let us know
that Grandma's not doing well?
Why would I tell you two
when it's not even good news?
She's okay now.
It's a weekday. Why'd you come here?
What about work?
Ah
About that
What? Did something happen?
Today
I quit my job.
What?
[exhales]
Is it because of what happened
when you and Mi-ji switched?
No, it's not because of that.
Then what is it?
Why did you suddenly quit
when you were doing so well?
The thing is
I wasn't doing so well.
I was struggling a little.
That's why Mi-ji switched places with me.
I'm glad you quit, then.
There are plenty of other companies.
I'm sorry.
For what?
I feel like I keep disappointing you.
You believed in me and supported me.
I gave up on the exam too.
I haven't seen anything
through to the end.
[gentle music playing]
[breathes deeply]
I stayed by your grandma's side all night,
but the only thing I could do
was hold her hand and pray.
That reminded me of the past.
When you were hospitalized as a baby,
you were so young, but you were hooked up
to so many needles and machines.
I prayed,
"Please just let her live one more day."
The next time you were hospitalized,
I prayed,
"Please just get better this time."
Those prayers kept getting answered,
so I guess I got greedy.
[breathes deeply] You're exactly
what I prayed you would be,
so don't say that you disappointed me.
Just do whatever you want to do.
[sighs]
[gentle music continues]
[mutters]
CLOTHES
Gosh.
INVESTMENT WORLD'S RISING STAR
HAN SE-JIN
You're not tired of looking at that?
[objects shuffling]
[music fades]
Are you packing up that house too?
I'm just organizing
my grandfather's things for now.
If I find a replacement,
then they may want to live there.
Did you decide on a replacement?
It seems like no one is up for
the challenge of farming new varieties.
More importantly, you're here now.
So that means you quit.
And if you quit,
that must mean you're ready
to respond to my offer.
Am I right?
To be honest, your offer
was a dream come true for me.
You even offered me
a place to stay in the States.
Honestly, the offer is more than generous.
[laughs] Gosh,
it's not more than generous.
You'll just be an intern.
The rest is up to how you do.
Okay, let's cut to the chase.
What have you decided to do, Mi-rae?
[breathes deeply]
I decline.
Why? No, I won't accept that.
You should come with me.
Is it because it's an internship?
But it's your dream.
This is a really great offer.
I know. That's why I'm declining.
I don't think I'm ready yet.
You don't need any preparation.
I'm not hiring you for personal reasons.
I've watched you here all this time.
I made that offer because I have faith
that you'd do really well.
It's because I'm still not sure
about myself.
If I go feeling like this, then,
no matter what I accomplish,
I'll think that it's all thanks
to you, Se-jin.
You're such a straight arrow.
You really are just like my grandfather.
[clicks tongue, inhales]
So what are you going to do now?
I want to see things through
to the very end here.
See what through?
Please let me take care of the farm.
I'll be your replacement.
[gentle music playing]
You're choosing strawberries
over my offer?
When I take a test,
there's nothing worse than picking
what seems like the right answer
over what I actually felt was right
and then getting the question wrong.
It makes me think that I got it wrong
because I didn't trust myself.
[breathes deeply]
I think the right answer
is to go to the States,
but for some strange reason,
staying here feels more right to me.
Will you be okay? Aren't you scared?
Of course I am.
But for once in my life,
I want to do what my heart tells me to do.
Even if it's wrong.
[groans]
Let's go, so I can hand things over.
[groans]
[music fades]
PROPOSED SIGN DESIGN
ROSA RESTAURAN
Oh, is this what it would look like?
What do you mean?
It looks just like what I drew.
My gosh!
[Mi-ji] Anyway, they said the sign
will take a few days.
Let me go through the mail
in the meantime.
That's just an ad.
This is a notice about hygiene training.
It says you can do it online,
so I'll explain this later.
Oh! This is from the court.
What?
SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT FAMILY COUR
[soft melancholic music playing]
APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE
ATTORNEY LEE HO-SU
Ah
It's a court decision letter.
The correction request we [clears throat]
[voice trembling]
The correction request for the registry
It's the request we made last time.
It's been approved.
Are you okay?
Why are you suddenly emotional?
[clears throat]
It's just that,
all of a sudden, my throat
Is there some bad news written there?
No.
[chuckles] It's just that
seeing Ho-su's name here made me a little
Gosh, what's wrong with me?
I'm so sorry.
Did you two break up?
[music fades]
What? How did you even know
we were dating when we never told you?
Gosh, you really are sharper
than you look, Ms. Sang-wol.
Why did he break up with you?
[Mi-ji] It just happened.
He's busy right now,
and I also have a lot to do.
Talk to Ho-su again.
It's not my place to tell you,
but he has a bit of a situation.
He's trying
not to burden you
I know, ma'am.
I know everything.
You do?
You know everything,
but you still broke up with him?
Yes.
[Sang-wol] Why?
It seems like you still like him.
Even when I threw salt at you,
you kept knocking on my door
until I opened it.
Given your personality, I thought
you'd be protesting outside his apartment.
Why aren't you?
Because I know how he feels.
I was like that too.
I was so miserable being me
that I couldn't even step
outside of my room for a few years.
Well
Then you should know better
since you overcame that yourself.
I never did
overcome it.
I only left my room
because my grandma collapsed.
It's not like I made it out on my own.
You made it out, so you overcame it.
I may be here physically,
but I'm still holed up.
You know
I still can't close my bedroom door
when I'm alone.
I'm afraid that I won't be able
to make it out like I did before.
[chuckles]
It's ridiculous, right?
Why can't I just close the door?
I don't know why I'm so scared.
[sighs] After all of that drama,
you'd think that I would've gotten
become a little stronger.
But I couldn't even do that.
I felt so pathetic and stupid
for being like that
so I pretended I was okay,
afraid someone might see through it.
What can I possibly say to Ho-su
when I'm like this?
What can I
possibly do for Ho-su
when I'm like this?
[tender music playing]
Can you only be there for him
if you can do something major?
Can't you just stay by his side
and do what you can for him?
Mi-ji.
Do what you're good at.
[knocking on table]
Knocking on people's hearts.
-[knocking on table]
-[Sang-wol] "I'm here."
"If you open the door,
I'll be right outside."
You can keep knocking
and telling him that.
Do you remember what you told me before?
You held onto my hands like this,
and you said that
you never know what might happen.
You didn't know anything back then either.
You didn't know the answer,
but you still stayed by my side.
[music swells]
[music fades]
SEOUL
DUSON
CT SCAN APPOINTMENT SLIP
EEG APPOINTMENT SLIP
[Bun-hong] Next time,
when you go for your CT and your EEG,
tell them,
"I did the hearing test last time."
Don't forget your appointment date.
They'll text you the day before.
If I'm not busy, I'll come to Seoul too.
Why are you smiling?
It just feels like before.
I thought I was done causing you trouble
[chuckles]
but I'm back to square one.
That's ridiculous.
You can't compare back then to now.
Do you know how much paperwork
I go through every day?
This is no trouble at all.
[sighs]
Why did you go through that alone?
Were you that scared
that you'd never hear again?
If I'm alone,
I would just be scared,
and that would be it.
But if I have someone by my side,
I feel like I'd make them miserable too.
[Ho-su chuckles softly]
[sighs]
You're just like your dad.
Like father, like son.
You speak just like him.
My dad?
Before we got married,
your dad broke up with me once.
He kept saying
that he was making me miserable.
He said that if I stayed with him,
I'd end up losing.
He said that with the exact expression
you're making right now.
I got so angry that I told him
that people can't win all the time.
I said, "Someday, there will be a day
when you will have to lose for me too."
[tender music playing]
[Ho-su's father] Ho-su.
Someday, you're going
to make someone miserable too.
There will definitely be a moment
when you force the person
by your side to lose.
But you know, Ho-su
-Love isn't about
-[Bun-hong] "Love isn't about"
[both overlapping]
winning or losing. It's about
"remaining on the same team
until the very end even if you lose."
Love is about staying together
even if you lose a hundred
or a thousand times.
[Ho-su's father] Ho-su.
Love isn't about
Hi.
winning or losing.
It's about remaining on the same team
until the very end even if you lose.
We should still do everything we can
You don't have to pretend
we're family when nobody is around.
[Ho-su's father]
Love is about staying together
even if you lose a hundred
or a thousand times.
[tender music continues]
[sniffles]
[tender music continues]
[Mi-ji] I
I still can't close my bedroom door
when I'm alone.
I'm afraid that I won't be able
to make it out like I did before.
[music fades]
What can I
possibly do for Ho-su
when I'm like this?
[Sang-wol] Can't you just stay by his side
and do what you can for him?
Do what you're good at.
Knocking on people's hearts.
[soft music playing]
[Sang-wol] "I'm here."
"If you open the door,
I'll be right outside."
You can keep knocking
and telling him that.
[music turns uplifting]
[Sang-wol] Do you remember
what you told me before?
You said that you never know
what might happen.
You didn't know the answer,
but you still stayed by my side.
[uplifting music continues]
[Mi-ji] I'm going to make it out
for real this time.
Everyone
is waiting outside.
[uplifting music continues]
[music turns tender]
If you open the door,
I'll be right outside.
So you can just
open the door at any time.
[music swells]
[knocking on door]
Mi-ji.
Open the door. Mi-ji!
Mi-ji, Grandma's coming in.
It's okay, my dear.
Let's brush it off and get back up.
[music calms]
[Mi-ji sobbing]
[uplifting music continues]
[music swells]
[Mi-ji breathing heavily]
I just need to open the door.
Just open the door
[door lock chimes]
-[Mi-ji gasps] Ho-su!
-[music concludes]
What are you doing here?
I was just about to come to you
I'm sorry, Mi-ji.
Uh
I was an idiot.
I shouldn't have done that to you.
[Mi-ji] No.
I wanted to go to you earlier, but
[Mi-ji whimpers]
Please stay by my side, Mi-ji.
[tender music playing]
[sobs shakily]
Please stay with me.
[music swells]
[Ho-su] The promise of a tomorrow
is not born from hope, but from resolve.
[tender music continues]
Looking back,
the path I've walked is full of regrets.
[music calms]
[Ho-su]
And the road ahead is veiled in fear.
Ms. Yu left the company today.
She asked me to give this to you.
[tender music continues]
[Mi-rae] Even when you weren't by my side,
you were always with me in spirit.
So please be gentle
and forgiving with yourself.
Be kind to yourself
as you were to me.
[music fades]
[door unlocks]
[doorknob rattles]
[theme song playing]
[chuckles softly]
[in English]
You're driving alone at night ♪
[Ho-su in Korean] We found the resolve
to walk this uncertain path together.
without knowing what lies ahead.
Even if all that awaits us
is a pitiful ending,
we will walk this path together
until the very end.
[in English]
When you're feeling all alone ♪
When you're staying up all night ♪
[singing in Korean]
[singing in Korean continues]
[in English] We're on the train ♪
[singing in Korean]
YU MI-JI
[in Korean] If you use these,
it won't be organic.
I'm not doing organic farming.
[Se-jin] How about this? I invest
the initial capital and take eight.
[Ok-hui] She's not interested in dating.
What's going on between you two?
Do you know Ho-su isn't well?
[Ho-su] I want to try everything I can.
Meds, treatments, anything.
Have you ever thought
about working with me?
[Mi-ji] Hi, Mom.
What's wrong with Grandma?
[Wol-sun softly] Mi-ji.
[Mi-ji softly] Let's go.
Let's go home, Grandma.
-[song continues]
-[singing in Korean]
Subtitle translation by Jane Jung