In this time of economic hardship, the percentage of people in their twenties being employed
has fallen to the record low since the 90's.
The increase in the unemployment rate shown as 600,000 in number
has increased by 50,000 since last year.
It's written here that your objective is to work for a major conglomerate.
How many interviews have you been to so far?
- This is my fifth interview. - This is your fifth try.
Then, did you not get a position from any of those interviews you had previously?
No.
What do you think was the reason for not getting those positions?
You don't even know why you didn't get those positions...
but you went for another interview?
If you don't make it this time, without even knowing why you didn't get selected...
are you going to go around submitting your resume once again?
That is...
I'm not sure about anything else but I feel like I'm well prepared.
Mr. Jang Sun Jae.
It might be necessary to sit at the desk with
all the windows closed to prepare for your future.
But once in a while, you need to open those windows...
and be able to see what lies ahead in the future.
That's how I messed up my open recruitment interview.
As I hear news about friends whom I thought were lame getting jobs.
I decided to live far away from the city
reflecting on things until I get a job.
In a sense, I've effectively isolated myself until I get a job.
Episode 1 [I'm Jung Sun Jae with a dream.]
Where the hell is this place?
Once you pass the underpass and come up to the left side road at the fork
you'll see a house with a structure.
A structure?
Is... Is anyone home?
Is anyone in there?
You should have kept a proper distance from the door.
But... who?
I'm Jang Sun Jae.
I'm supposed to live in this boarding house starting today.
Jang Sun Jae?
Jang Sung Jae! Okay, come on in.
Come in. Come in. Come in.
Aha, that. The owner made it. Don't worry about it.
Hey, this is your room.
Is this all you have?
Yes, I'm going to move the rest while I'm attending school.
Is there anything I can help you with?
I'll be okay.
Are you looking for a job?
Yes... but these are my belongings.
What's this?
Boxers?
Wow, I'm a brief type so I can't imagine wearing boxers...
I'm sorry but...
Don't get so hung up on your underwear.
Okay, then unpack and rest up.
Okay, starting today, I'm going to try my best in this room.
You haven't eaten yet, have you? Ramen? Good?
No, I'm okay.
Come on by, okay?
Now that I think about it, I haven't introduced myself.
I'm Jin Gi Han.
Just call me, Brother Jin.
Why are you in this strange...
There is nothing strange.
Everyone is out during this time of the day anyway.
That's not what I meant. I mean...
You must be curious so I'll tell you about the members of this household.
First...
The owner's daughter Soo Ja.
She's a senior in high school and the one who actually manages this household.
She might just look like any other high school student
but inside she's a middle-aged woman.
One hundred-thirty won is missing...
Second... the next door neighbor, Kim Sol.
She's a nail artist or something...
Anyway, don't talk to her if you can help it.
What is this? I told you I don't like simple designs.
If you look at this design carefully
you'll see all things in heaven and earth within this circle.
This is not simple at all. Understand?
She looks okay but she's from an absolutely different world.
And the owner's son, Soo Dong.
He's a 10th grader and currently going through a stormy period of adolescence.
The last time I heard him talk was...
And lastly, the owner.
The 186th experiment. Applied Tesla's alternating current system.
The neighbors call him MacGyver. He runs a hardware store near by.
Just to let you know, I'm preparing for a civil service exam.
This is my third year.
Want one?
No, thank you. I'm fine.
And from now on...
You mean doing dishes?
Well, today was your first day so I did it. From now on you should do it.
Of course, you should.
- Are you a college student? - Yes.
Second year? Third year?
- I'm a senior. - Really?
Then I guess you've already served in the military.
I finished my military service and then I went back to school.
Then, how old are you?
I'm 27.
Ah... older brother.
You should address me informally.
Actually, I'm 26.
Whoa! You look so young! I thought you were 20.
Soo Ja! You must be tired.
Say hello to each other. Excuse me. I'm kind of busy.
Who are you?
I'm Jang Sun Jae. From today, I'm going to...
Ah, you are Mr. Jang Sun Jae.
Well, you don't need to call me mister.
I'm Han Soo Ja.
Actually, I'm the real manager of this boarding house.
Yes, I've heard a lot about you. Please take good care of me.
There are three rules in this boarding house.
First, you can't bring in any other boarders without my permission.
Second, everyone needs to have breakfast together.
The third rule is the most important one.
You shouldn't talk about the machine in the garden...
to anyone else but the boarders in this house.
These are the rules.
That's it.
Now it's somewhat organized.
Now, should I start studying now?
Dinner will be served in five minutes!
What the hell is this now?
Everyone come to the dining room.
Five minutes before dinner.
Everyone come to the dining room without exception.
What the hell...
Excuse me... I had ramen earlier.
If I eat too much, I get sleepy. So...
Okay, do what you need to do. But...
[If you leave leftovers, you'll be fined 55,500 won.]
I shouldn't have had dinner.
This must have woken you up.
I'm really sorry.
That's okay. I couldn't sleep, so I was awake.
Don't try to hide it from yourself.
Deep down, you are curious about it.
I mean that machine.
Ah... yes.
That machine is...
called the 'infinite power perpetual motion machine'.
If you say infinite power machine...
Once it starts running, it's supposed to run forever without any fuel.
This one machine will not only solve the energy crisis on earth...
but also take care of all the environmental issues.
By the way, over there... isn't that a toy horse?
You mean Rocinante?
That wooden horse was Soo Ja's favorite toy as a child.
Don Quixote and Rocinante.
People laughed at them but they still charged toward their dreams.
With that spirit...
I put Soo Ja's Rocinante on top of my infinite power machine.
Ah... I see. It's really great.
But... is it really possible?
Is it possible?
I'll try it until it's possible. Until it's possible...
Well... I think I'm getting tired.
I'm going to go try to get some sleep.