Motel California (2025) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
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It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
Welcome.
This…
Thank you.
Your hands must be cold.
It's okay.
So, have you had a chance to talk about it?
She treats me like I'm invisible.
According to Ah Reum, she's already
signed the contract for the goshitel.
Are you okay with that?
No, I am not okay.
You know, when Kang Hee goes to Seoul,
she will meet a lot of Seoul guys.
So what?
Are you okay with that?
Yeah, well,
given the situation…
When I was young
I used to really annoy her mom.
"She's my daughter, where would she go?"
Right?
This.
Give this to Kang Hee.
What is this?
Just give it to Kang Hee.
Please give it yourself.
How can I give it to someone
who won't even look me in the eye?
It's because I'm shy.
You might be shy, sir,
but I am saying it's scary.
She's your friend.
You're her dad.
Please give it yourself.
You've got a call.
You should answer it.
Answer it and come out.
Yes.
Yes?
Where are you? Everyone is already waiting.
Huh? I'll be right there.
I can't stand to watch them
being insolent anymore.
- Come quickly!
- Okay.
- I'll toss what I'm eating.
- Okay.
Shoot! Shoot!
Yeon Soo, happy New Year.
Happy New Year, sir.
Sure.
I also want to receive lots
of blessings in the New Year.
Seems like your friends are waiting.
Go ahead.
Aren't you going to the motel?
I have someone to meet.
Take care.
I said I'm going.
You're coming?
Okay, come on.
I was supposed to meet Han Woo.
So be it.
I'll say my goodbyes now.
Live well, Cheon Yeon Soo.
Today, taking the last
train to go to Seoul,
I'll welcome the New Year in Jonggak.
And
I won't come here ever again.
Kang Hee, wait.
I'll be there soon, so wait for me, okay?
[Episode 1]
[Motel California]
Kang Hee.
Kang Hee.
Ji Kang Hee!
Teddy bear.
It's dazzling, stop it.
Why is it so dark?
- The electricity is cut off.
- A blackout?
I said the electricity is cut off,
because we couldn't pay the bill.
How did that happen?
Chun Pil must have spent it all on some
gold mine or silver mine in Australia.
Probably, he spent all the money, I guess.
What about the manager?
Mr. Go went to Jeju Island
because he had things to take care of.
He said he'll be back in a few days.
Chun Pil also said he won't be able to come
in today because he's meeting someone.
So, you've been alone until now?
When have I not been?
Charlie, hello!
Look at this.
What is this?
It's a birthday gift from Chun Pil.
A teddy bear.
It's ridiculous, isn't it?
He said this is an original.
Someone brought it by plane from Germany
on a business trip, upon request.
Still, he put a lot of thought into it.
What's wrong with him?
Maybe it's Chun Pil's money?
The motel is about to be auctioned off.
Why gift an over one million won doll,
when he can't even pay
the electricity bill?
He is crazy! Crazy.
But you still like teddy bears, don't you?
That was when I was a kid.
I'm turning 20 tomorrow.
What am I doing with a doll as a gift?
A laptop would be another story.
That's annoying.
The more I see, the angrier I get,
the more it annoys me.
It's super cozy.
Teddy bear.
You're alike.
Teddy bear, answer me,
because this is the last time I'm asking.
What?
Are you really not going
to college in Seoul?
Sorry.
No need to be sorry.
To you, Grandfather
must be more important than me.
You brat without any ambition.
It's not like that,
but it's true I have no ambition.
I'm sorry.
Come here.
This teddy bear brat.
You've gained more weight, haven't you?
No, what are you talking about?
What do you mean, no?
Let's see.
Look at this fat.
- You weigh over 100kg, don't you?
- Over 100kg, my foot.
Ah, it's ticklish, stop it. I said stop it.
Yeon Soo,
will you sleep with me?
You must be crazy!
Geez, really.
What? Why are you so surprised?
You think of me every day, don't you?
Why are you suddenly saying weird things?
What's weird? It's natural.
It's you and me.
Stop talking nonsense.
You
dream of me every night, don't you?
It's not just thinking, is it?
What are you saying?
I can't hear you.
I know all about the condoms
you have inside your wallet.
Hey, that's because you gave them
saying they were motel freebies.
The same with Han Woo,
Seung Eon, and me, right?
You gave them to us to share equally…
You gave them to us to use.
Have you already used it all up?
I only gave you two, right?
That's not true.
You gave two each to Han Woo,
Seung Eon, and me,
and you don't even know.
So you're saying you still have both
inside your wallet?
Let's use them today.
Let me see.
Where is it?
Where is it? Let me see.
No, it's not there. I'm
telling you, it's not.
- Oh? I think I found it.
- No, that's a phone.
Give it here.
I told you it's not it.
- But it is.
- Why are you like this, really?
I'm going to leave.
After I leave,
you'll meet another girl,
fall in love, and have sex.
Isn't that what you'll do?
I want to be your first.
Why?
Aren't you a first-timer?
It's my first time.
If… if you want to.
I don't want to join your rebellion.
It's neither curiosity
nor a rebellious spirit.
It's just that
the first time is the purest.
You don't like that?
Should we stop?
If we do it,
you won't leave?
I am going to leave.
I'll go where they don't
know I'm different.
How are you different?
My hair color.
My eye color.
Freckles.
To me, you're just beautiful.
Yeon Soo.
Will you sleep with me?
Don't lose weight.
Don't take off your
glasses in front of others.
Don't smile with your eyes either.
[Motel California]
Don't wear your glasses yet.
Why are you wearing so many clothes?
I have to minimize my luggage.
Huh?
Ah, right!
This.
What is it?
Your father asked me to give you this.
Anyway, daughter,
make sure to use birth control.
What's wrong?
Hey, I must be a dutiful daughter.
Look at this. Chun Pil wrote it like
"anyway, daughter,
make sure to use birth control"
It's again confirmed that I was a mistake
for him. As if I needed reminding.
Here.
I'll take you to the station.
I have a favor to ask.
Sell the teddy bear and
take care of Charlie after she gives birth.
And if there's money left,
please feed the kittens too.
I'm leaving.
The name?
Huh?
The kittens.
You should give them names before you go.
Oh, Yeon Soo, what am I supposed to do?
Mr. Park and Mr. Kim both can't make it.
The mother cow is bawling as if she's
dying. I feel like I'm dying, too.
You said the amniotic fluid broke.
There's no time, so let's go quickly.
Let's hurry. Oh, dear.
Oh no, are you okay? And the calf, too?
I'll tie and pull it.
Please help me when I do.
Well, I have to. Oh, it's okay.
Hang in there a little longer.
It seems like it's almost out.
It's out! It's out!
You did well.
Grow up healthy.
Go away, that's enough now.
The weather is getting colder. It would be good
to start dressing the calves in warm clothes
and clean the barn a bit, too.
Well, I might as well do it.
I'll help out for a day.
You will?
Then how about this. In return,
I could look for a good match for you?
That's okay. I have
someone I'm going to marry.
Ah, you're lying again.
No, really.
That's why I go to Seoul every weekend.
A girl from Seoul?
What does she do?
Now, there are many matters
to intervene in today's processes.
The electrical, steel, mechanical,
metal, carpentry teams.
I hope everyone can compromise a little
and proceed with the work.
I see many new faces here today.
Please do not start working on your own
under any circumstances.
You must always ask before
you begin your task.
Now, above all,
safety is the most important thing.
Be sure to wear your equipment.
And never run or throw
materials during work.
Now, for safety, let's chant "safety"
three times and then start the work.
One, two, three.
Safety, safety, safety!
Excuse me!
Who is it?
Oh, I'm supposed to meet
the site manager here.
Stay right there. You could get hurt
barging in here like that.
Yes.
Yes, Manager, where are you?
There's someone here to see you.
Don't worry too much about safety,
that's what I'm saying.
Yes.
Look at that, there.
Hey, Ji Kang Hee,
slipping away?
Why is this still here?
Haven't you moved it to the second floor?
This is why women are a problem.
Who cares if she knows
things or has a degree?
Look at this. This!
You're as skinny as a stick.
How would you do anything
with this weak arm? Right?
Hey, what are you doing?
Let go, will you?
I'm strong, you know?
Ah, go away.
Hey! You!
Get out!
I was going to quit anyway.
I said I would quit
if you messed with me one more time.
Hey! Ji Kang Hee!
Don't you dare show up at my site again.
How rude, that disrespectful!
Oh my, that…
Excuse me.
I have something to ask.
It's your first time at the site, right?
Oh, yes.
If you wear wide pants
like this at the site,
you can easily trip and fall.
- Oh, I see.
- Put these ankle straps on.
And wear a neck warmer if possible.
It gets pretty dusty.
Have you filled out the contract?
No, not yet.
When you write the contract, you must
make sure to check the daily payment date.
- Yes.
- As for the site,
because the scaffolding is made
of old recycled materials,
- be extra careful when moving around.
- Yes.
You don't have to worry about the foreman
nagging to collect scrap metal,
since he's just going to sell it
and pocket the money anyway.
I heard you used to be
an interior designer.
I heard it from the site manager.
I'll introduce myself properly.
My name is Hwang Jung Goo,
and I'm the new site supervisor.
[Moment's Director Hwang Jung Goo]
How about starting over as a designer?
Thanks for the offer, but I'm fine.
Why? Because of the blacklist?
You said you're six months behind.
Isn't it natural to report unpaid wages
in such a situation?
Know this, blacklisting and whatnot, it's
a wrong practice to give disadvantages.
Instead of working for dirty people
like that, come to Moment and…
Is Moment any different?
Do you think I haven't tried?
They say no educational restrictions, but won't
accept a resume from a lower university.
Please don't give me false hope.
Then, instead of Moment,
trust me, Hwang Jung Goo, and come.
I'll support and fight for you
if anyone mistreats you this time.
When can you prepare your portfolio?
I've come to see the director.
What's your name?
It's Ji Kang Hee.
- Just leave it here.
- Excuse me?
The director is not here right now,
so just leave it.
I'll wait.
Well, then…
Unbelievable! She really came.
You know, the girl I talked about last
time. Director Hwang must be crazy.
She should know better after being sent to a
construction site instead of being appointed CEO.
That's what I'm saying.
She doesn't know how long she'll last.
How could she bring in a nobody
that was part of the construction crew?
Obviously, the design
team wouldn't take her.
Even I got demoted for
being part of her team.
Would you take her? Someone
who was doing manual labor…
Excuse me.
Ah, just a moment.
Which school did you graduate from?
Want to grab a coffee later?
Okay.
What? Why are you staring?
I know,
that I'm not cool.
I'm going back.
I'm going to go back. I'm Ji Kang Hee!
Kang Hee, shall we have some ice cream?
I dislike it.
I heard a Berry Scoop
opened in Central City.
There are so many unique flavors.
I'll buy it for you, okay?
And this one is a butterfly, you know?
It only goes to pretty flowers.
Huh? It's going towards you.
Do you want to try it?
Huh? Here it is. We
need to get on this one.
Hello. Two tickets, please.
How did you know?
What?
The police came to the motel.
How did you know?
I didn't know?
Indeed.
Affairs one moment,
love triangle fights the next.
Just when you forget,
a wanted fugitive shows up.
Just when you forget,
there's an investigation.
Hey, how did you know?
How do you always know to suggest going
for ice cream every time I'm like that?
I just know.
Because I always look at you.
Don't look at me.
Don't look at me, look forward.
I said don't look, don't move.
Just try to move.
I'll kill you.
[Cheon Yeon Soo]
No wonder you got kicked
off the design team.
Isn't Director Hwang, whom you work with,
legendary in this line of work?
If someone like her brings in a nobody from a
construction site, shouldn't you be curious
what her portfolio looks like?
If you call yourself a designer, that is.
Excuse me, what is this all about?
Aren't you curious?
About what kind of designer
I am, how skilled I am?
I'll show you, what kind of person I am,
what kind of designer I am!
- That's not it, right now…
- It's not you.
I'll speak directly with Director Hwang.
- Director went out…
- Move.
You've arrived.
Sorry, I couldn't hear
anything from the outside.
The eye makeup is amazing.
Why does smoky makeup suit you so well?
Do you always do it that way?
Sometimes, only when necessary.
It's like the combat gear to me.
I really like that attitude.
Then what about weapons?
Pardon?
Weapons.
Pardon?
Portfolio.
Ah, yes.
Shall we take a look?
Did you do this yourself?
- Yes.
- That doesn't make sense.
There'd be more than enough
part-time jobs available
if you're this good with CAD and SketchUp.
I'm sure they'd pay better as well.
It was the site of a blueprint I worked on.
I wanted to see how a blueprint
is turned into reality.
You're a step late.
It's the CEO's recommendation.
Graduated from Parsons in New York
and did an internship with Rockwell Group.
Totally different from someone who graduated from
some college and worked at a construction site.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
The Grand Village in Hannam-dong.
A 400 square meter villa with a garden.
It needs remodeling. What do you think?
It's a personal request to me, so
there's no bidding, and no budget limits.
So what?
I think you should do it, Mr. Mok.
And Ms. Ji Kang Hee could learn a lot too.
And I'd need your approval, right?
No, no.
- It's your project, why should I?
- Then I would take credit for it?
Yes, you can take credit.
Just take Ms. Ji Kang Hee
as the project designer.
Let's start with an internship.
We'll consider formal employment
after working on the project together.
And decide after three months.
Deal.
Um…
Do you like me?
Pardon?
Why go to such lengths,
for someone you just met?
Isn't this the second time? We'll keep
seeing each other going forward.
Ms. Kang Hee, you were the first one
to be kind to me when we met.
I did that because I thought
you were someone who came to work.
Thanks to what you told me, I came to know
about reinforcing bars being diverted, materials
being fudged, and payments being delayed.
I was able to grasp the situation at once
and completely took control of
the manager and his men.
So I'm just repaying my debt.
Thank you for the opportunity.
Let's make one more thing clear.
I really like men.
Ah.
Hey, don't you ever get tired? Coming
to Seoul every time you have a day off?
It's Seoul.
Seoul, what about it?
You know best what Seoul means to me.
Do you really think we'd run into each
other just because you come here every day?
Wake up, Seoul's population
is ten million. Ten million!
Still, the possibility isn't zero.
Just in case, on the off chance
you met Ji Kang Hee.
What will you do if you meet her?
If we meet?
Will I be able to recognize her?
Ji Kang Hee.
Today is the client meeting day.
As I mentioned yesterday,
please make sure you select well…
I would like you to
prepare about five drafts.
- Yes.
- Yes, I understand.
- So Min.
- Yes?
How much should we estimate for each draft?
We are budgeting about 8,000
to 9,000 for each draft…
8,000 to 9,000…
Ms. Ji Kang Hee,
an intern's job is to keep their seat
and answer the phone well… Go on.
How long have you been sitting there?
- Indeed…
- Um…
Please increase the price
per square meter a bit more.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Why'd you get intern business cards?
Of course, you need a business card
when meeting a client.
You want me to take the intern?
Of course, it's her responsibility.
I've already said so to the client.
Have a good meeting and come back.
Our intern is quite capable, isn't she?
That's right.
Thank you as always, Han Woo.
What are you thanking me for again?
Are there no difficult
customers these days?
Oh, why wouldn't there be? Don't even
mention it… There was a big fuss yesterday.
Oh, dear.
I can't handle it anymore, either.
Would you like something to drink?
It's on me.
Really?
So, what, shall we get
a coffee transfusion or something?
I was just feeling like I needed that.
Sounds good.
No, no, it has to be
the most expensive one…
No need for alternatives, second-best,
cost-effectiveness or anything of the sort.
Just give me the best of whatever.
Understood, I'll do my best.
Pack up, it's time to go.
Already leaving? Without
even a proper meeting?
We just had the meeting.
We need to meet the newlyweds who will
actually live here, not just the one paying,
and learn what kind of house they want.
- What kind of interior do they want…
- It's our job to suggest that.
Start by preparing the concept board.
It's not about fitting people to a house,
but fitting a house to the people.
I'm sorry, she is still an intern…
Ms. Ji Kang Hee?
Yes.
That's a good point, isn't it?
I was shortsighted in my
desire for a surprise.
One moment, please.
Ji Kang Hee.
Let's talk later.
They say they can come in two hours.
What should I do? I have
an important meeting today.
Unbelievable.
Are you saying I should tell them
not to come then?
I'm available.
I'll take today's meeting and
will share the minutes with you.
Just today! I want this
to be your priority from now on.
Thank you for your understanding.
- Then, please take care of it.
- Yes.
I will take my leave first.
Please go ahead.
I'll take measurements while waiting.
Did we possibly…
Did you sleep with me?
Wow, that's bold.
I was expecting something like,
"are you interested in me?"
Would you like some coffee?
Sounds good.
I'm going to buy mine. What would you like?
Customer number 32,
here is your ordered beverage.
Thank you.
Enjoy your drink.
Moment offers the coffee.
Thank you.
Why are you like this?
- Kang Hee…
- Yes?
- Ji Kang Hee.
- Ji Kang Hee?
- You saw her?
- Yeah.
Hey, where?
Where? Where?
Where? Hey, you need to find her quickly!
Hey, am I going alone?
Come out!
Are you sure you saw her?
It was my grandfather.
No, I'm telling you it was my mother.
That's not true.
Our parents agreed to wait
until we graduated from college,
but Grandfather rushed our marriage.
So, what's important about that now?
It's a fact that you ran away
because you didn't like me.
And I became the one lucky man.
Thank you, Seok Kyeong.
Yes, thank you, Geum Seok Kyeong.
Look at you, baby! You're so gorgeous.
Don't do it.
- No, I can't stop it.
- Don't do it, I said don't.
Hey, stop it!
I'm sorry.
Shall we start the consultation?
The problem is my tastes are too diverse.
I like a wide range of things,
what should I explain about…
Just keywords or a mood that comes to mind?
Feel free to talk comfortably.
Keywords…
Fun.
Fun…
I'd like our home to be cheerful and fun.
I grew up in a strict
and rigid environment.
What do you think would be fun
to do in this space?
To be honest, when I was young,
I wanted to have my own comic room
to read comic books without looking around
and to invite friends over to play games.
Like a rebel's hideout…
Imagine if this room was a duplex.
A duplex?
Can this place be turned into a duplex?
If we open up the slab of this room and
raise the ceiling height, it's possible.
You make it a duplex
and separate the spaces.
On the upper level,
you could put a few bean bags
and create a space entirely for yourself
where you can read comics or books.
And on the lower level,
you could play games with friends
and separate the areas
so you could drink wine or coffee.
So…
Good, isn't it?
There's a term called "man cave".
Originally, it was a space
for men's hobbies and such.
But this space wouldn't be a "man cave"
it would be an "Esther cave".
Esther cave…
Wow, was interior
consulting always this fun?
Geum Seok Kyeong.
- Yes?
- Your gift is really cool.
I really like it.
Even than mine, babe?
Isn't our Victor so cute?
Right?
Yes.
[Utilizing natural light
that flows in naturally]
[Like a hidden hideout]
[Hobby room]
Let's call it a day.
Why is she pulling an all-nighter
when even we aren't?
For just a three-month intern,
do you think Mr. Mok
would even give that a glance?
He definitely wouldn't. Never.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Yes?
I get that you're creative and diligent,
but this design doesn't
quite fit with our company.
Is it me that doesn't
fit, or is it my design?
I'll be honest with you.
I am a person with prejudices.
I think the better the educational background,
family, specs, appearance, the better.
But I have no prejudices regarding ability.
Can someone with prejudices
really evaluate ability without bias?
Isn't true ability about
overcoming such prejudices?
- The client might like my proposal.
- This crap?
I've reflected what the client wants
as much as possible
and I've analyzed their
lifestyle thoroughly.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee,
what do you know about the client?
A friend gifts a 400 square meter
newlywed house as a wedding gift,
regardless of the cost.
It's another class.
Someone at the bottom of life, living
in a goshiwon and doing manual labor,
couldn't possibly approach that world.
Let's not wear each other out
and just stop here.
- Mr. Kim Daniel.
- Yes.
About that modern design earlier…
Am I being fired right now?
I acknowledge Ms. Kang Hee's CAD skills.
I'll contact you if
there's any part-time work.
Bring the proposal here.
Yes.
Okay.
- I think this is quite good.
- Oh, yes.
It seems to have turned out
really well in a woodsy style.
- It's good.
- Yes?
It's unique and cozy
yet chic on the other hand.
Chic?
The color combination is no joke.
If the furniture is refurbished in this
style, it would look like a Mandini piece.
You met Ji Kang Hee, right?
Did you rush off to
tattle that she was fired?
Fired? The designer in charge
during the project?
Oh, what to do about being upset?
Nonsense!
If there's a company looking
for a designer, I'll reach out to you.
That's enough, don't badmouth
behind others' backs.
You'll come to visit sometimes, right?
Would you come if you were me?
Come on, we should
have a farewell party, right?
Will you do it?
Then, please do it.
Alright, let's set a date.
Thank you for everything till now.
I'll go and greet the
manager before I leave.
It's not like we're going
with Kang Hee's as the main one.
I'm just asking to include it in the presentation
with the other proposals, how is that overstepping?
Do you think you're still the head
of the design department?
You were pushed out
because your skills fell behind, right?
Mr. Mok.
Are you telling me to use
this kind of poor design?
Something like a cheap
countryside motel room?
Take a closer look.
This design is grade B.
Ji Kang Hee, whom you brought in,
is inescapably a B-grade hick.
If I'm grade B, then you're an F level.
Obsolete, just patching together
other people's designs.
What?
Copying and pasting anything
that looks good from all sorts of archives.
Even the abuse of authority by taking over
thumbnails from team members.
- No, that's malicious.
- You…
Are you done talking?
While you're at it, take my stuff too.
Enough!
Take it and get out.
- You're fired!
- No!
It's you who should be fired.
Completely out of my life!
Out!
[Moment]
I'm sorry for the opportunity you gave me.
It's not Kang Hee's fault, I'll somehow…
No.
It's more comfortable and honorable
to sweat at a construction site.
I will stop here.
I didn't come to Seoul to live like this.
I didn't abandon you to
live such a lousy life.
They say family members
can't marry, did you know?
Why marry if we're already family?
I don't like it, I'm going to marry.
Marry me, Kang Hee.
What are you saying?
Huh? It's snowing.
Hey, Cheon Yeon Soo, did you know?
If you eat the first snow ten times,
you'll be with your first love.
Really?
One.
Two.
Ten times.
I ate it ten times.
You're going to marry me now, right?
Oh dear, you fool.
Chubby bear.
[Motel California]
I'm going crazy.
I think of it whenever it snows.
Yeon Soo.
Why aren't you answering the phone?
My old hometown is a mountain
village where flowers bloom ♪
Peach blossoms, apricot
blossoms, baby azaleas ♪
A village adorned
with colorful flower palaces ♪
I miss the times I played there ♪
A village where willows
dance by the stream ♪
I miss the times I played there ♪
It's a song Grandfather has always loved.
He held on well just to see you.
Let's bid our farewell.
I'll take care of the rest, don't worry.
Thank you, sir.
[Korean Veterinary Association]
People who said would come, didn't.
[Condolence box]
Kang Hee should come too.
Will she come? She's been
out of touch for 10 years.
She should come, she's
practically his granddaughter.
And didn't Grandfather cherish her too?
I heard you contacted her,
but there was no response.
That Ji Kang Hee, seriously…
She's not coming, is she?
If that happens, I'm really done with her.
Honestly, I hope she doesn't come.
Yeon Soo is just starting to live well. If
Kang Hee comes and shakes things up again…
What can we do, that poor kid?
I'll have a drink for him.
Hey, easy. I can't hold much liquor.
Oh, that's enough.
Anyway, he was bedridden
for a long time, wasn't he?
- That's right.
- Yes, that's right.
So they say Yeon Soo didn't even cry.
He must be in shock, you know.
How could he be in the right state of mind?
So, Soon Ja chose to get married
at such a time?
It's not Soon Ja, it's Su Ji!
And what do you mean by "such a time"?
Can't she get married
just because her father is bedridden?
Chun Pil taking the role
of the chief mourner is enough. What else?
But Chun Pil must have
contacted Kang Hee, right?
- He must have.
- Anyway.
I wonder how Kang Hee has changed.
Where did that temper of hers go?
How bad was it that she was called
Kang Hee rather than Gang Hee?
- Ah!
- Gang Hee.
Ah, right, Gang Hee.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
- Ji Kang Hee is here. Ji Kang Hee.
- Hey, Ji Kang Hee! Ji Kang Hee!
Hey, Ji Kang Hee is here! Ji Kang Hee!
- What?
- Kang Hee is here!
- What are you talking about?
- No, I said Kang Hee came.
- Why would she come here?
- I'm telling you, she really came.
She really came.
- I'm telling you, Kang Hee really came.
- No, she really is here.
Where is Ji Kang Hee?
As a child, she was a troublemaker,
but now that she's grown up, who knows?
Maybe the bigger she gets,
the more she resembles her mom.
That's why either Soon Ja or Chun Pil, one
of them should have left the neighborhood.
It's loud, you can hear it. What are
we going to do if she goes crazy again?
Excuse me.
Hey, let me go!
Kang Hee!
Grandfather has…
Grandfather passed away, Kang Hee.
Cheon Yeon Soo?
[Motel California]
[Motel California]
I haven't seen any of those girls
who left the city turn out well.
It's funny how they try to act
fancy and wear luxury brands.
Whether I eat instant noodles in a room
on the outskirts or carry luxury items,
I'm taking responsibility for my own life.
The neighborhood's all quiet without her.
If you don't want to see your mom
die, never get involved with her.
You're the first woman
to treat me this way.
By any chance, are you
the girlfriend of Yeon Soo?
- Yeon Soo…
- Yeon Soo?
Do you happen to know what
he's doing on Christmas Eve?
Then, do you want to go
check out the top floor's suite?
Can I ask you a favor?
There is a man claiming ownership of me.
I want to get away from that man.
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
It's popping! It's popping!
Welcome.
This…
Thank you.
Your hands must be cold.
It's okay.
So, have you had a chance to talk about it?
She treats me like I'm invisible.
According to Ah Reum, she's already
signed the contract for the goshitel.
Are you okay with that?
No, I am not okay.
You know, when Kang Hee goes to Seoul,
she will meet a lot of Seoul guys.
So what?
Are you okay with that?
Yeah, well,
given the situation…
When I was young
I used to really annoy her mom.
"She's my daughter, where would she go?"
Right?
This.
Give this to Kang Hee.
What is this?
Just give it to Kang Hee.
Please give it yourself.
How can I give it to someone
who won't even look me in the eye?
It's because I'm shy.
You might be shy, sir,
but I am saying it's scary.
She's your friend.
You're her dad.
Please give it yourself.
You've got a call.
You should answer it.
Answer it and come out.
Yes.
Yes?
Where are you? Everyone is already waiting.
Huh? I'll be right there.
I can't stand to watch them
being insolent anymore.
- Come quickly!
- Okay.
- I'll toss what I'm eating.
- Okay.
Shoot! Shoot!
Yeon Soo, happy New Year.
Happy New Year, sir.
Sure.
I also want to receive lots
of blessings in the New Year.
Seems like your friends are waiting.
Go ahead.
Aren't you going to the motel?
I have someone to meet.
Take care.
I said I'm going.
You're coming?
Okay, come on.
I was supposed to meet Han Woo.
So be it.
I'll say my goodbyes now.
Live well, Cheon Yeon Soo.
Today, taking the last
train to go to Seoul,
I'll welcome the New Year in Jonggak.
And
I won't come here ever again.
Kang Hee, wait.
I'll be there soon, so wait for me, okay?
[Episode 1]
[Motel California]
Kang Hee.
Kang Hee.
Ji Kang Hee!
Teddy bear.
It's dazzling, stop it.
Why is it so dark?
- The electricity is cut off.
- A blackout?
I said the electricity is cut off,
because we couldn't pay the bill.
How did that happen?
Chun Pil must have spent it all on some
gold mine or silver mine in Australia.
Probably, he spent all the money, I guess.
What about the manager?
Mr. Go went to Jeju Island
because he had things to take care of.
He said he'll be back in a few days.
Chun Pil also said he won't be able to come
in today because he's meeting someone.
So, you've been alone until now?
When have I not been?
Charlie, hello!
Look at this.
What is this?
It's a birthday gift from Chun Pil.
A teddy bear.
It's ridiculous, isn't it?
He said this is an original.
Someone brought it by plane from Germany
on a business trip, upon request.
Still, he put a lot of thought into it.
What's wrong with him?
Maybe it's Chun Pil's money?
The motel is about to be auctioned off.
Why gift an over one million won doll,
when he can't even pay
the electricity bill?
He is crazy! Crazy.
But you still like teddy bears, don't you?
That was when I was a kid.
I'm turning 20 tomorrow.
What am I doing with a doll as a gift?
A laptop would be another story.
That's annoying.
The more I see, the angrier I get,
the more it annoys me.
It's super cozy.
Teddy bear.
You're alike.
Teddy bear, answer me,
because this is the last time I'm asking.
What?
Are you really not going
to college in Seoul?
Sorry.
No need to be sorry.
To you, Grandfather
must be more important than me.
You brat without any ambition.
It's not like that,
but it's true I have no ambition.
I'm sorry.
Come here.
This teddy bear brat.
You've gained more weight, haven't you?
No, what are you talking about?
What do you mean, no?
Let's see.
Look at this fat.
- You weigh over 100kg, don't you?
- Over 100kg, my foot.
Ah, it's ticklish, stop it. I said stop it.
Yeon Soo,
will you sleep with me?
You must be crazy!
Geez, really.
What? Why are you so surprised?
You think of me every day, don't you?
Why are you suddenly saying weird things?
What's weird? It's natural.
It's you and me.
Stop talking nonsense.
You
dream of me every night, don't you?
It's not just thinking, is it?
What are you saying?
I can't hear you.
I know all about the condoms
you have inside your wallet.
Hey, that's because you gave them
saying they were motel freebies.
The same with Han Woo,
Seung Eon, and me, right?
You gave them to us to share equally…
You gave them to us to use.
Have you already used it all up?
I only gave you two, right?
That's not true.
You gave two each to Han Woo,
Seung Eon, and me,
and you don't even know.
So you're saying you still have both
inside your wallet?
Let's use them today.
Let me see.
Where is it?
Where is it? Let me see.
No, it's not there. I'm
telling you, it's not.
- Oh? I think I found it.
- No, that's a phone.
Give it here.
I told you it's not it.
- But it is.
- Why are you like this, really?
I'm going to leave.
After I leave,
you'll meet another girl,
fall in love, and have sex.
Isn't that what you'll do?
I want to be your first.
Why?
Aren't you a first-timer?
It's my first time.
If… if you want to.
I don't want to join your rebellion.
It's neither curiosity
nor a rebellious spirit.
It's just that
the first time is the purest.
You don't like that?
Should we stop?
If we do it,
you won't leave?
I am going to leave.
I'll go where they don't
know I'm different.
How are you different?
My hair color.
My eye color.
Freckles.
To me, you're just beautiful.
Yeon Soo.
Will you sleep with me?
Don't lose weight.
Don't take off your
glasses in front of others.
Don't smile with your eyes either.
[Motel California]
Don't wear your glasses yet.
Why are you wearing so many clothes?
I have to minimize my luggage.
Huh?
Ah, right!
This.
What is it?
Your father asked me to give you this.
Anyway, daughter,
make sure to use birth control.
What's wrong?
Hey, I must be a dutiful daughter.
Look at this. Chun Pil wrote it like
"anyway, daughter,
make sure to use birth control"
It's again confirmed that I was a mistake
for him. As if I needed reminding.
Here.
I'll take you to the station.
I have a favor to ask.
Sell the teddy bear and
take care of Charlie after she gives birth.
And if there's money left,
please feed the kittens too.
I'm leaving.
The name?
Huh?
The kittens.
You should give them names before you go.
Oh, Yeon Soo, what am I supposed to do?
Mr. Park and Mr. Kim both can't make it.
The mother cow is bawling as if she's
dying. I feel like I'm dying, too.
You said the amniotic fluid broke.
There's no time, so let's go quickly.
Let's hurry. Oh, dear.
Oh no, are you okay? And the calf, too?
I'll tie and pull it.
Please help me when I do.
Well, I have to. Oh, it's okay.
Hang in there a little longer.
It seems like it's almost out.
It's out! It's out!
You did well.
Grow up healthy.
Go away, that's enough now.
The weather is getting colder. It would be good
to start dressing the calves in warm clothes
and clean the barn a bit, too.
Well, I might as well do it.
I'll help out for a day.
You will?
Then how about this. In return,
I could look for a good match for you?
That's okay. I have
someone I'm going to marry.
Ah, you're lying again.
No, really.
That's why I go to Seoul every weekend.
A girl from Seoul?
What does she do?
Now, there are many matters
to intervene in today's processes.
The electrical, steel, mechanical,
metal, carpentry teams.
I hope everyone can compromise a little
and proceed with the work.
I see many new faces here today.
Please do not start working on your own
under any circumstances.
You must always ask before
you begin your task.
Now, above all,
safety is the most important thing.
Be sure to wear your equipment.
And never run or throw
materials during work.
Now, for safety, let's chant "safety"
three times and then start the work.
One, two, three.
Safety, safety, safety!
Excuse me!
Who is it?
Oh, I'm supposed to meet
the site manager here.
Stay right there. You could get hurt
barging in here like that.
Yes.
Yes, Manager, where are you?
There's someone here to see you.
Don't worry too much about safety,
that's what I'm saying.
Yes.
Look at that, there.
Hey, Ji Kang Hee,
slipping away?
Why is this still here?
Haven't you moved it to the second floor?
This is why women are a problem.
Who cares if she knows
things or has a degree?
Look at this. This!
You're as skinny as a stick.
How would you do anything
with this weak arm? Right?
Hey, what are you doing?
Let go, will you?
I'm strong, you know?
Ah, go away.
Hey! You!
Get out!
I was going to quit anyway.
I said I would quit
if you messed with me one more time.
Hey! Ji Kang Hee!
Don't you dare show up at my site again.
How rude, that disrespectful!
Oh my, that…
Excuse me.
I have something to ask.
It's your first time at the site, right?
Oh, yes.
If you wear wide pants
like this at the site,
you can easily trip and fall.
- Oh, I see.
- Put these ankle straps on.
And wear a neck warmer if possible.
It gets pretty dusty.
Have you filled out the contract?
No, not yet.
When you write the contract, you must
make sure to check the daily payment date.
- Yes.
- As for the site,
because the scaffolding is made
of old recycled materials,
- be extra careful when moving around.
- Yes.
You don't have to worry about the foreman
nagging to collect scrap metal,
since he's just going to sell it
and pocket the money anyway.
I heard you used to be
an interior designer.
I heard it from the site manager.
I'll introduce myself properly.
My name is Hwang Jung Goo,
and I'm the new site supervisor.
[Moment's Director Hwang Jung Goo]
How about starting over as a designer?
Thanks for the offer, but I'm fine.
Why? Because of the blacklist?
You said you're six months behind.
Isn't it natural to report unpaid wages
in such a situation?
Know this, blacklisting and whatnot, it's
a wrong practice to give disadvantages.
Instead of working for dirty people
like that, come to Moment and…
Is Moment any different?
Do you think I haven't tried?
They say no educational restrictions, but won't
accept a resume from a lower university.
Please don't give me false hope.
Then, instead of Moment,
trust me, Hwang Jung Goo, and come.
I'll support and fight for you
if anyone mistreats you this time.
When can you prepare your portfolio?
I've come to see the director.
What's your name?
It's Ji Kang Hee.
- Just leave it here.
- Excuse me?
The director is not here right now,
so just leave it.
I'll wait.
Well, then…
Unbelievable! She really came.
You know, the girl I talked about last
time. Director Hwang must be crazy.
She should know better after being sent to a
construction site instead of being appointed CEO.
That's what I'm saying.
She doesn't know how long she'll last.
How could she bring in a nobody
that was part of the construction crew?
Obviously, the design
team wouldn't take her.
Even I got demoted for
being part of her team.
Would you take her? Someone
who was doing manual labor…
Excuse me.
Ah, just a moment.
Which school did you graduate from?
Want to grab a coffee later?
Okay.
What? Why are you staring?
I know,
that I'm not cool.
I'm going back.
I'm going to go back. I'm Ji Kang Hee!
Kang Hee, shall we have some ice cream?
I dislike it.
I heard a Berry Scoop
opened in Central City.
There are so many unique flavors.
I'll buy it for you, okay?
And this one is a butterfly, you know?
It only goes to pretty flowers.
Huh? It's going towards you.
Do you want to try it?
Huh? Here it is. We
need to get on this one.
Hello. Two tickets, please.
How did you know?
What?
The police came to the motel.
How did you know?
I didn't know?
Indeed.
Affairs one moment,
love triangle fights the next.
Just when you forget,
a wanted fugitive shows up.
Just when you forget,
there's an investigation.
Hey, how did you know?
How do you always know to suggest going
for ice cream every time I'm like that?
I just know.
Because I always look at you.
Don't look at me.
Don't look at me, look forward.
I said don't look, don't move.
Just try to move.
I'll kill you.
[Cheon Yeon Soo]
No wonder you got kicked
off the design team.
Isn't Director Hwang, whom you work with,
legendary in this line of work?
If someone like her brings in a nobody from a
construction site, shouldn't you be curious
what her portfolio looks like?
If you call yourself a designer, that is.
Excuse me, what is this all about?
Aren't you curious?
About what kind of designer
I am, how skilled I am?
I'll show you, what kind of person I am,
what kind of designer I am!
- That's not it, right now…
- It's not you.
I'll speak directly with Director Hwang.
- Director went out…
- Move.
You've arrived.
Sorry, I couldn't hear
anything from the outside.
The eye makeup is amazing.
Why does smoky makeup suit you so well?
Do you always do it that way?
Sometimes, only when necessary.
It's like the combat gear to me.
I really like that attitude.
Then what about weapons?
Pardon?
Weapons.
Pardon?
Portfolio.
Ah, yes.
Shall we take a look?
Did you do this yourself?
- Yes.
- That doesn't make sense.
There'd be more than enough
part-time jobs available
if you're this good with CAD and SketchUp.
I'm sure they'd pay better as well.
It was the site of a blueprint I worked on.
I wanted to see how a blueprint
is turned into reality.
You're a step late.
It's the CEO's recommendation.
Graduated from Parsons in New York
and did an internship with Rockwell Group.
Totally different from someone who graduated from
some college and worked at a construction site.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
The Grand Village in Hannam-dong.
A 400 square meter villa with a garden.
It needs remodeling. What do you think?
It's a personal request to me, so
there's no bidding, and no budget limits.
So what?
I think you should do it, Mr. Mok.
And Ms. Ji Kang Hee could learn a lot too.
And I'd need your approval, right?
No, no.
- It's your project, why should I?
- Then I would take credit for it?
Yes, you can take credit.
Just take Ms. Ji Kang Hee
as the project designer.
Let's start with an internship.
We'll consider formal employment
after working on the project together.
And decide after three months.
Deal.
Um…
Do you like me?
Pardon?
Why go to such lengths,
for someone you just met?
Isn't this the second time? We'll keep
seeing each other going forward.
Ms. Kang Hee, you were the first one
to be kind to me when we met.
I did that because I thought
you were someone who came to work.
Thanks to what you told me, I came to know
about reinforcing bars being diverted, materials
being fudged, and payments being delayed.
I was able to grasp the situation at once
and completely took control of
the manager and his men.
So I'm just repaying my debt.
Thank you for the opportunity.
Let's make one more thing clear.
I really like men.
Ah.
Hey, don't you ever get tired? Coming
to Seoul every time you have a day off?
It's Seoul.
Seoul, what about it?
You know best what Seoul means to me.
Do you really think we'd run into each
other just because you come here every day?
Wake up, Seoul's population
is ten million. Ten million!
Still, the possibility isn't zero.
Just in case, on the off chance
you met Ji Kang Hee.
What will you do if you meet her?
If we meet?
Will I be able to recognize her?
Ji Kang Hee.
Today is the client meeting day.
As I mentioned yesterday,
please make sure you select well…
I would like you to
prepare about five drafts.
- Yes.
- Yes, I understand.
- So Min.
- Yes?
How much should we estimate for each draft?
We are budgeting about 8,000
to 9,000 for each draft…
8,000 to 9,000…
Ms. Ji Kang Hee,
an intern's job is to keep their seat
and answer the phone well… Go on.
How long have you been sitting there?
- Indeed…
- Um…
Please increase the price
per square meter a bit more.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Why'd you get intern business cards?
Of course, you need a business card
when meeting a client.
You want me to take the intern?
Of course, it's her responsibility.
I've already said so to the client.
Have a good meeting and come back.
Our intern is quite capable, isn't she?
That's right.
Thank you as always, Han Woo.
What are you thanking me for again?
Are there no difficult
customers these days?
Oh, why wouldn't there be? Don't even
mention it… There was a big fuss yesterday.
Oh, dear.
I can't handle it anymore, either.
Would you like something to drink?
It's on me.
Really?
So, what, shall we get
a coffee transfusion or something?
I was just feeling like I needed that.
Sounds good.
No, no, it has to be
the most expensive one…
No need for alternatives, second-best,
cost-effectiveness or anything of the sort.
Just give me the best of whatever.
Understood, I'll do my best.
Pack up, it's time to go.
Already leaving? Without
even a proper meeting?
We just had the meeting.
We need to meet the newlyweds who will
actually live here, not just the one paying,
and learn what kind of house they want.
- What kind of interior do they want…
- It's our job to suggest that.
Start by preparing the concept board.
It's not about fitting people to a house,
but fitting a house to the people.
I'm sorry, she is still an intern…
Ms. Ji Kang Hee?
Yes.
That's a good point, isn't it?
I was shortsighted in my
desire for a surprise.
One moment, please.
Ji Kang Hee.
Let's talk later.
They say they can come in two hours.
What should I do? I have
an important meeting today.
Unbelievable.
Are you saying I should tell them
not to come then?
I'm available.
I'll take today's meeting and
will share the minutes with you.
Just today! I want this
to be your priority from now on.
Thank you for your understanding.
- Then, please take care of it.
- Yes.
I will take my leave first.
Please go ahead.
I'll take measurements while waiting.
Did we possibly…
Did you sleep with me?
Wow, that's bold.
I was expecting something like,
"are you interested in me?"
Would you like some coffee?
Sounds good.
I'm going to buy mine. What would you like?
Customer number 32,
here is your ordered beverage.
Thank you.
Enjoy your drink.
Moment offers the coffee.
Thank you.
Why are you like this?
- Kang Hee…
- Yes?
- Ji Kang Hee.
- Ji Kang Hee?
- You saw her?
- Yeah.
Hey, where?
Where? Where?
Where? Hey, you need to find her quickly!
Hey, am I going alone?
Come out!
Are you sure you saw her?
It was my grandfather.
No, I'm telling you it was my mother.
That's not true.
Our parents agreed to wait
until we graduated from college,
but Grandfather rushed our marriage.
So, what's important about that now?
It's a fact that you ran away
because you didn't like me.
And I became the one lucky man.
Thank you, Seok Kyeong.
Yes, thank you, Geum Seok Kyeong.
Look at you, baby! You're so gorgeous.
Don't do it.
- No, I can't stop it.
- Don't do it, I said don't.
Hey, stop it!
I'm sorry.
Shall we start the consultation?
The problem is my tastes are too diverse.
I like a wide range of things,
what should I explain about…
Just keywords or a mood that comes to mind?
Feel free to talk comfortably.
Keywords…
Fun.
Fun…
I'd like our home to be cheerful and fun.
I grew up in a strict
and rigid environment.
What do you think would be fun
to do in this space?
To be honest, when I was young,
I wanted to have my own comic room
to read comic books without looking around
and to invite friends over to play games.
Like a rebel's hideout…
Imagine if this room was a duplex.
A duplex?
Can this place be turned into a duplex?
If we open up the slab of this room and
raise the ceiling height, it's possible.
You make it a duplex
and separate the spaces.
On the upper level,
you could put a few bean bags
and create a space entirely for yourself
where you can read comics or books.
And on the lower level,
you could play games with friends
and separate the areas
so you could drink wine or coffee.
So…
Good, isn't it?
There's a term called "man cave".
Originally, it was a space
for men's hobbies and such.
But this space wouldn't be a "man cave"
it would be an "Esther cave".
Esther cave…
Wow, was interior
consulting always this fun?
Geum Seok Kyeong.
- Yes?
- Your gift is really cool.
I really like it.
Even than mine, babe?
Isn't our Victor so cute?
Right?
Yes.
[Utilizing natural light
that flows in naturally]
[Like a hidden hideout]
[Hobby room]
Let's call it a day.
Why is she pulling an all-nighter
when even we aren't?
For just a three-month intern,
do you think Mr. Mok
would even give that a glance?
He definitely wouldn't. Never.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee.
Yes?
I get that you're creative and diligent,
but this design doesn't
quite fit with our company.
Is it me that doesn't
fit, or is it my design?
I'll be honest with you.
I am a person with prejudices.
I think the better the educational background,
family, specs, appearance, the better.
But I have no prejudices regarding ability.
Can someone with prejudices
really evaluate ability without bias?
Isn't true ability about
overcoming such prejudices?
- The client might like my proposal.
- This crap?
I've reflected what the client wants
as much as possible
and I've analyzed their
lifestyle thoroughly.
Ms. Ji Kang Hee,
what do you know about the client?
A friend gifts a 400 square meter
newlywed house as a wedding gift,
regardless of the cost.
It's another class.
Someone at the bottom of life, living
in a goshiwon and doing manual labor,
couldn't possibly approach that world.
Let's not wear each other out
and just stop here.
- Mr. Kim Daniel.
- Yes.
About that modern design earlier…
Am I being fired right now?
I acknowledge Ms. Kang Hee's CAD skills.
I'll contact you if
there's any part-time work.
Bring the proposal here.
Yes.
Okay.
- I think this is quite good.
- Oh, yes.
It seems to have turned out
really well in a woodsy style.
- It's good.
- Yes?
It's unique and cozy
yet chic on the other hand.
Chic?
The color combination is no joke.
If the furniture is refurbished in this
style, it would look like a Mandini piece.
You met Ji Kang Hee, right?
Did you rush off to
tattle that she was fired?
Fired? The designer in charge
during the project?
Oh, what to do about being upset?
Nonsense!
If there's a company looking
for a designer, I'll reach out to you.
That's enough, don't badmouth
behind others' backs.
You'll come to visit sometimes, right?
Would you come if you were me?
Come on, we should
have a farewell party, right?
Will you do it?
Then, please do it.
Alright, let's set a date.
Thank you for everything till now.
I'll go and greet the
manager before I leave.
It's not like we're going
with Kang Hee's as the main one.
I'm just asking to include it in the presentation
with the other proposals, how is that overstepping?
Do you think you're still the head
of the design department?
You were pushed out
because your skills fell behind, right?
Mr. Mok.
Are you telling me to use
this kind of poor design?
Something like a cheap
countryside motel room?
Take a closer look.
This design is grade B.
Ji Kang Hee, whom you brought in,
is inescapably a B-grade hick.
If I'm grade B, then you're an F level.
Obsolete, just patching together
other people's designs.
What?
Copying and pasting anything
that looks good from all sorts of archives.
Even the abuse of authority by taking over
thumbnails from team members.
- No, that's malicious.
- You…
Are you done talking?
While you're at it, take my stuff too.
Enough!
Take it and get out.
- You're fired!
- No!
It's you who should be fired.
Completely out of my life!
Out!
[Moment]
I'm sorry for the opportunity you gave me.
It's not Kang Hee's fault, I'll somehow…
No.
It's more comfortable and honorable
to sweat at a construction site.
I will stop here.
I didn't come to Seoul to live like this.
I didn't abandon you to
live such a lousy life.
They say family members
can't marry, did you know?
Why marry if we're already family?
I don't like it, I'm going to marry.
Marry me, Kang Hee.
What are you saying?
Huh? It's snowing.
Hey, Cheon Yeon Soo, did you know?
If you eat the first snow ten times,
you'll be with your first love.
Really?
One.
Two.
Ten times.
I ate it ten times.
You're going to marry me now, right?
Oh dear, you fool.
Chubby bear.
[Motel California]
I'm going crazy.
I think of it whenever it snows.
Yeon Soo.
Why aren't you answering the phone?
My old hometown is a mountain
village where flowers bloom ♪
Peach blossoms, apricot
blossoms, baby azaleas ♪
A village adorned
with colorful flower palaces ♪
I miss the times I played there ♪
A village where willows
dance by the stream ♪
I miss the times I played there ♪
It's a song Grandfather has always loved.
He held on well just to see you.
Let's bid our farewell.
I'll take care of the rest, don't worry.
Thank you, sir.
[Korean Veterinary Association]
People who said would come, didn't.
[Condolence box]
Kang Hee should come too.
Will she come? She's been
out of touch for 10 years.
She should come, she's
practically his granddaughter.
And didn't Grandfather cherish her too?
I heard you contacted her,
but there was no response.
That Ji Kang Hee, seriously…
She's not coming, is she?
If that happens, I'm really done with her.
Honestly, I hope she doesn't come.
Yeon Soo is just starting to live well. If
Kang Hee comes and shakes things up again…
What can we do, that poor kid?
I'll have a drink for him.
Hey, easy. I can't hold much liquor.
Oh, that's enough.
Anyway, he was bedridden
for a long time, wasn't he?
- That's right.
- Yes, that's right.
So they say Yeon Soo didn't even cry.
He must be in shock, you know.
How could he be in the right state of mind?
So, Soon Ja chose to get married
at such a time?
It's not Soon Ja, it's Su Ji!
And what do you mean by "such a time"?
Can't she get married
just because her father is bedridden?
Chun Pil taking the role
of the chief mourner is enough. What else?
But Chun Pil must have
contacted Kang Hee, right?
- He must have.
- Anyway.
I wonder how Kang Hee has changed.
Where did that temper of hers go?
How bad was it that she was called
Kang Hee rather than Gang Hee?
- Ah!
- Gang Hee.
Ah, right, Gang Hee.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
- Ji Kang Hee is here. Ji Kang Hee.
- Hey, Ji Kang Hee! Ji Kang Hee!
Hey, Ji Kang Hee is here! Ji Kang Hee!
- What?
- Kang Hee is here!
- What are you talking about?
- No, I said Kang Hee came.
- Why would she come here?
- I'm telling you, she really came.
She really came.
- I'm telling you, Kang Hee really came.
- No, she really is here.
Where is Ji Kang Hee?
As a child, she was a troublemaker,
but now that she's grown up, who knows?
Maybe the bigger she gets,
the more she resembles her mom.
That's why either Soon Ja or Chun Pil, one
of them should have left the neighborhood.
It's loud, you can hear it. What are
we going to do if she goes crazy again?
Excuse me.
Hey, let me go!
Kang Hee!
Grandfather has…
Grandfather passed away, Kang Hee.
Cheon Yeon Soo?
[Motel California]
[Motel California]
I haven't seen any of those girls
who left the city turn out well.
It's funny how they try to act
fancy and wear luxury brands.
Whether I eat instant noodles in a room
on the outskirts or carry luxury items,
I'm taking responsibility for my own life.
The neighborhood's all quiet without her.
If you don't want to see your mom
die, never get involved with her.
You're the first woman
to treat me this way.
By any chance, are you
the girlfriend of Yeon Soo?
- Yeon Soo…
- Yeon Soo?
Do you happen to know what
he's doing on Christmas Eve?
Then, do you want to go
check out the top floor's suite?
Can I ask you a favor?
There is a man claiming ownership of me.
I want to get away from that man.