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It would've been nice to see you.
But since we can't meet, I'm writing instead.
The passcode was the same, so I was able to enter.
It won't happen again.
I'm...
leaving you now.
It's not because I hate you.
I don't think you hate me either.
But we were both in so much pain.
Both of our scars are too big.
I don't want to blame you when I see my scar.
I don't want to hear your blame either.
But I'm thankful.
I grew as big as my scar is.
Thank you for letting me come this far.
And...
I'm sorry.
Did I ever excite you?
When was the last time I excited you?
You don't remember, huh?
Was my wife's heart pounding, too?
I hoped so much that my wife was as excited as me.
But...
Long time no see.
I'll be going.
Il Ri.
[Last Episode: Bean Paste Stew]
For when I'm bored.
It's worth more than that.
I went through so much back then.
Anyway, I'm disappointed!
Playing jokes on your teacher like this.
[Letter of apology - I'm sorry, so sorry. But! Thank you very much!]
Try anything. Don't think it's too late.
It's a new beginning.
I heard you're leaving with Carpenter Kim.
I heard from him.
That's what you decided.
Have a good life.
That's all I can...
...say to you.
You mean it?
You hope I'll be happy with another man?
I answered sincerely.
Yeah.
Just live under the same sky.
Be healthy.
I guess you don't love me anymore.
Il Ri.
Have you eaten lunch?
Let's go.
Park Min Ki!
I won't bother you!
Come here.
Want black bean noodles?
Go then.
Okay.
Be healthy.
You, too.
I have something for you.
Then...
you always ordered from that place?
Yeah.
Ugh.
Why order from the worst place?
From now on...
order from this place.
It's the best.
You should've told me sooner.
You never let me talk to you.
When did I? See?
I bought you noodles.
Things are good at school?
Yes.
Your grades?
Are they good?
Despite appearances...
I'm not bad.
Even if you hate school, graduate from high school.
Or it'll be tiresome.
Hyung, you didn't graduate high school?
Yeah.
Why not?
Forget that.
Just graduate.
Go to college if you can.
What's this? You're the same.
What?
I thought you were different, hyung. But you're the same.
You just nag.
Jeez, adults are all the same.
Hee Tae.
I'll wait here. Bring it out.
You wanna?
Okay.
But...
it's not something I can bring out.
What is it?
Come inside. Come and see.
Go in.
What is this?
I ordered it a long time ago.
It's to celebrate your new beginning.
Did you take the order knowing he was my husband?
I had a reason.
You accepted the order without telling me.
You shouldn't have done that.
I wanted to make it for you!
A comfortable chair to rest in.
I'll load it for you.
No, it's okay.
Just leave it here.
Why?
I don't have a place to put it.
Your gift makes me uncomfortable.
I ordered it, but that guy made it.
That's why.
You ordered it.
Carpenter Kim made it.
I really did...
...something bad.
You didn't know.
Even still.
I created it.
I told him it was a divorce gift.
I felt bad to you while we were together.
I was so sorry that...
I thought that was love.
Now I don't have to be sorry.
But you're leaving.
I'll make you dinner.
Is that fun?
Don't talk to me.
Finish!
You succeed!
Let me try.
I just have to finish this level. Should I send you an invite?
An invite?
Play with your own, hyung.
Mine broke.
Oh, yeah.
Yours is an old phone, huh?
No, it's not.
It's just a cell phone.
I have to go.
Hurry up and give it back.
Hold on.
Darn it.
Hyung!
Can't you pick it up tomorrow?
Let me play one more game.
Darn it.
Hey.
Park Min Ki.
You coming tomorrow?
You said you're going somewhere.
Yeah.
But not right away.
I'll think about it.
You don't have to do this.
My wife and I...
ate together for the first time in awhile.
Unexpected memories came to mind.
The thousands of meals we ate here over the past seven years.
Was my wife thinking the same?
It might have been because of the warmth.
My wife's temperature along with the heat of the bean paste stew...
The house was so warm.
So much has happened.
Hatred and apologies disappeared.
The fact that we were able to sit and eat together was exciting and thankful.
That night...
my wife didn't leave.
[Valid Love]
[National Fisheries Research Institute]
Have you talked to Doctor Jang?
I can't reach him.
He hasn't called me either.
I feel weird calling first.
The funeral was awhile ago.
Is he still stuck?
I think he was able to get over that.
That she's in a better place.
That's just talk.
A year or so after Hee Soo collapsed...
We nearly cut ties when I said it might be better if she passed away.
That was wrong of you, sunbae.
Can't I say that as a friend?
What's up?
Can't I sit here?
You don't like me.
I like you so much, Doctor.
You're insane.
Your name is Lee Suk, right?
Yes.
It's fate. He was meant to work in this field.
I'll be going.
I finally got the signal.
Take your time.
Are you finished?
Yes.
If you want to drink more,
have mine.
It's okay. I drank mine.
[Istanbul, Vienna, Berlin, Rome, Barcelona]
Hey.
What is this?
What is it? France? Are you French?
I asked you to date not get married.
What is this? It's a domestic partnership document.
I don't want to ever get married, so I wanted you to know.
Who asked you to get married?
People end up getting married when they date.
Why'd you get married, unni?
Me?
I got pregnant.
Anyway, that's how I feel. So sign if you wanna date me.
Hey.
If I sign, it means we can legally live together. Is that okay?
Yeah.
Noona.
This isn't right.
What do you mean?
So...
living together is okay but marriage isn't?
Not just living together.
Including responsibility and duty.
How is it different from marriage then?
Marriage is complicated and noisy.
It kills the charm.
You're so cool.
Don't other people know that to get married?
They're idiots and morons then.
It's a choice.
I respect their choice.
Fine.
I'll respect your choice.
If I married you, I'd never get any breakfast
and slave away for you and our kids my whole life.
I'd end up old and ignored for sure.
That's the reality for men who choose marriage.
You're sure good at talking. That mouth of yours.
I won't do it.
It sucks and is unfair. I won't do it.
Do as you like whether you live with someone or alone.
Let's say...
bye-bye here.
Go ahead.
Yeah, say bye-bye.
He's got a long way to go.
Hey, Kim Yi Ri.
This is insulting as a married person.
Even if it's complicated, noisy and without charm, it's meaningful.
So, I'm giving up on that.
Not saying I want it all.
Well then...
it's fair.
So, she'll live with me.
I finally caught her.
Won't she stop me?
It wouldn't be Kim Yi Ri if she did.
Should I...
...reel her in? I have to push and pull.
Yes, I understand.
Yes.
I'll think about it and call you back.
Thanks.
Hello.
Is this a nursing home?
I have a few questions.
Yes, I'm calling about myself. Yes.
What are you doing, honey?
Hey, you.
You have a husband and children, right?
Why are you calling a nursing home?
Excuse me.
Let me ask for a favor, old man.
Why ask for a favor all of a sudden?
Never mind. Ask me anything.
Aside from picking stars from the sky, I'll do anything.
If I get worse,
please send me to a nursing home.
Even if my children really want to, they won't be able to.
So it'll be hellish day or night.
You're a stranger, old man.
So, you can do it.
Please.
I beg you. Please?
I'll pay you adequately, okay?
Okay.
Let's go together.
Why would you?
Without you, I'm a steamed bun with no filling.
Should I eat cold rice alone here?
Let's go together.
I'll help you.
Let's hold hands...
...and go together.
Long time no see, Carpenter Kim.
The door was open.
It was hard to find you.
It's bigger than your old workshop.
It must be comfortable to work in.
What is it?
I'm not taking any orders.
Did I upset you so badly over that?
Bringing a picture and asking for a replica is nearly...
I'm sorry.
I didn't know back then.
I won't do it again.
Today I'd like to order something else.
I don't think so.
Then...
can I have a cup of coffee.
I ran out of coffee.
Why did you come?
I suddenly wanted to see the view.
Were you okay that day?
The sashimi we ate...
My stomach hurt all day.
Was it the sashimi?
Well, I always feel that way when I see you.
You want money for treatment?
No.
As long as I don't see you.
Why'd you come?
I told you. To see the view.
Leave if you're done.
I will.
Aren't you leaving?
Il Ri's at my house.
Others would laugh if I say this to you.
But thanks.
You can't be.
I can't help being grateful.
Many problems I wouldn't have known about if not for you...
Il Ri and my mother...
Family can hurt you.
But it's the biggest consolation.
I don't care.
You don't know why I'm smiling, huh?
It's satisfying.
I experienced it and you will, too.
At least once in your life.
Take care.
Oh...
What is this?
Don't look. It's just graffiti.
I'll erase it quickly. It's black, so I'll cover it quickly.
H... Hold on.
- Did you do this? - Yes.
Wow, it's not bad.
No way. It's childish.
It's too precious to erase.
If I don't erase it, you'll lose your job.
Jeez.
Were you always interested in this?
No.
I found out recently.
Why don't you pursue it?
Murals are popular lately.
Why?
Will you get me jobs if I do?
That's up to you. As long as you're skilled.
Do I...
seem talented?
A little.
So cold...
Jang Ki Tae.
Let's talk.
What's there to talk about?
And "let's?"
Hey...
for being French, you're good at Korean.
I'm not in the mood to joke.
Me neither.
It's cold. Go home and sleep.
What do you wanna say?
I thought I'd meet a guy who thought like me.
- But... - Not me. Look elsewhere.
Insincere, ignorant, uncivilized and dense.
Are you talking about me?
I hate myself for liking you when you're ugly on top of that.
What's your point?
Are you attacking my character or are you saying you like me?
On top of that...
I'm saying I'm in love with a guy who can't even get my drift.
Oh, I see.
Must you say it so hard?
Even bringing me a strange document...
We're so different.
I know.
Let's stop.
Saying bye-bye earlier was a joke.
But I'm serious now.
I'm Korean down to my bones.
I have to eat the food my wife makes me if I get married.
I want around three kids.
I might have to take care of my parents.
I'm gonna marry a woman who thinks of her husband as the sky.
And...
by chance...
even if you meet the guy you hope for, don't assume.
He's not like that on the inside. There's no man like that.
I can't handle you.
Let's stop.
This...
insincere, ignorant, ugly guy will pay the bill.
Am I that ugly?
Fine.
Let's end it.
How dare you?
How dare you come in?
Wait...
I wanted to think well of you, old man.
How dare you come onto me!
Jung Hee, let's just share a blanket now that we're this close.
I was nice to you because you granted my favor earlier.
What?
Goodness!
Don't come near me again!
I'm gonna kick you out naked!
Jung Hee...
How long do I have to sleep in the spare room?
Jeez, really.
Ugh.
What are you looking at?
It's so hard for you to date, Father.
Right?
You must be so sick of women.
Wash your feet and go to sleep.
Bastard, I ought to...
Ugh!
Why are you out?
Just.
Why just? It's cold out.
Just...
I wanted to see my husband coming home from work.
Have you eaten dinner?
Yeah.
You drank, too.
Yeah, they wouldn't let me leave it's been so long.
It's been awhile since you went to an alumni gathering.
Yeah.
When are you returning to work?
I want to wait for you to come home from work for real.
I will soon.
Here...
It's like you're really coming home from work.
Without someone to sacrifice for or feel sorry to...
Let's go in.
We were able to spend time together.
But it wasn't the same as before.
We needed more time.
Then...
can I have a cup of coffee?
[Valid Love]
Hello.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on coming back!
Welcome, sunbae!
- Welcome! - What are you doing?
Don't you have anything new? This is so obvious.
Lee Suk.
Is this the best you can do?
I'm sorry. I'll try harder.
Doctor Hwang, was this all you?
I was trying to be nice.
Doctor Lee.
Why are you playing with the kids?
I just helped...
You might cry.
Thanks anyways.
What the heck, sunbae?
What kind of jerk are you?
Hurry and clean up. Let's work.
What work? Let's have dinner out today!
Dinner! Dinner! Dinner!
You look like you had a good rest instead of taking care of your mother.
I rested a few days.
Father took care of Mother. I...
I ate my wife's cooking.
We reunited.
It just happened.
Hey.
You'll get wrinkles on your pretty face.
In the end, I...
couldn't do anything.
Actually...
after hearing about your mother...
I hesitated a lot.
Hee Soo and your mother...
You didn't promise me anything.
But I imagined by myself...
Wondering if I could handle it.
I didn't have confidence.
That's normal.
Il Ri handled it.
Was she happy by doing that?
You're a fan of Dawkins.
It's okay to live more selfishly.
Doctor Lee.
Just a moment.
What is it?
Hello.
What?
Aren't you drinking any?
This is the last cup.
You ran out of coffee again?
I'll accept your order.
I didn't think you would. But I came to ask once more.
In exchange,
don't come here for the time being.
If you're doing this because you want to see me,
hold yourself back for my sake.
I knew you...
...knew.
I'll call you.
I'm going to move.
I'll give you my number.
I have to get your apology.
Someday I'll probably call you mother.
I need time.
Like someone said, what you have to experience...
It's best to do so quickly.
I don't think I'll change that much though.
I'll do it now.
Please wait.
Are you really leaving?
Hey, hey, hey.
To our eternal friendship and love! Cheers!
Cheers!
Here comes the alcohol!
Here goes!
Drink, drink!
It's one shot.
Go!
I can't do it.
Hey.
My son is already eleven.
What? He's already eleven?
Here.
Look.
Doesn't he look like a man already?
I think he'll go through puberty and sprout hair soon.
Jeez, really.
He's handsome. I acknowledge it.
But why is he eleven already?
We just went to his first birthday party.
Goodness, we haven't seen each other since his first birthday party?
Has it been that long?
That's too much. Let's meet often.
That's what I'm saying.
Hey, let's set a date in advance.
Once a month. What do you think?
At my hair salon.
I oughtta... Are you doing business?
Soo Young, you need a haircut once a month, okay?
Oh, my...
Dro, Dro, Andro...
What will you do about your hair?
Come to me tomorrow.
I'll straighten your hair for you.
Then men will swarm thinking you're single.
Hey, even without straight hair, they stick to her.
They stick to her like magnets.
Jung Soo Young, just drink.
Your wish was to get drunk in the daytime.
Hey, you take responsibility if I throw a drunken fit.
Okay, you take responsibility, Kim Il Ri.
Here comes the alcohol!
Cheers!
One shot for sure this time.
Drink, drink!
Hey, why isn't Pollack coming? I wanna see him so bad.
You're calling him Pollack again.
I told you not to call him that. It's my patent.
Ugh, because he's her husband.
Hey, hey, hey.
Whether living or pollack,
let's all call him.
Andro's husband!
Teacher!
Where are you, Teacher?
Yeah... I'm on my way.
Pollack! Pollack! Pollack! Pollack!
Where are you? We're all here!
Jeez, guys.
I'll be there soon.
We miss you!
Okay.
Long time no see, Min Ki.
Hello.
Are you learning something lately?
No, hyung gave it to me.
Hyung?
Carpenter hyung.
While he was packing up.
Honestly, I wanted to shake hands.
I wanted to tell him I'd cheer him on wherever he went.
I wanted to tell him let's never meet again.
But I didn't want to see him for the last time.
But...
what about my wife?
I'm not mad.
Why do you keep asking if I'm mad when I'm not?
Since you keep asking if I'm mad,
I'm about to get mad because of what you're saying!
Wow! You're so good!
I really thought she was mad!
What an honor.
How could one of our friends become a theater actor?
- Are you able to feed yourself though? - I know.
I manage to eat.
You guys never come.
How come none of you ever come with a bouquet of flowers?
When's your next production? I'll go with Teacher.
No plans.
I'm playing with you guys, aren't I?
Cheers.
It's Teacher!
Teacher!
Why are you so late?
We waited so long. Sit here!
Did you guys have fun?
Yes.
It's been so long.
You're so cool, Teacher!
Hey, Andro.
How many points does Teacher get as a husband? Huh?
Zero points.
Yeah, zero points.
What is this, Teacher?
I'm zero, too.
What's with her?
We're starting over from zero points.
We're out of drinks. I'll get some more.
I'll be back.
Oh, okay.
Teacher! Let's drink!
He hasn't changed at all.
It's Jang Hee Tae.
Yes?
Can we meet right now?
Where are you going?
Far away.
By chance, the house you lived in with your grandfather?
No.
I'm going to work with others this time.
Doctor Jang called me to meet him here.
Tell him I said thank you.
Okay.
And...
...Mrs. Kim, too.
Tell Mrs. Kim I said...
...thank you.
What will I tell her?
For everything.
For everything?
Yeah.
I was happy I met her.
I did things I never did before.
I even became Mr. Jang.
I'll tell her.
One more thing.
Tell her my hand is still hot.
Thanks to her,
I found someone...
hotter than me.
The chair was comfortable.
My wife loved the chair.
The chair I ordered and that guy made...
was one of a kind.
Hey, hey!
Hey, Kim Yi Ri!
What the?
You wench.
You should've told me you were leaving.
Don't you remember? You dumped me.
I take it back.
So you take it back, too, okay?
Why are you taking a world trip for a year?
I...
...signed this.
Okay? So, hurry up and cancel.
You can't go.
No, you can't. Ahjusshi!
Hey, you can't go.
Jang Ki Tae, just wait a year.
I'll be right back.
Two very different people fell in love.
How am I today?
Am I clear-minded?
You're totally fresh today, Jung Hee.
I'll be able to wake up at home tomorrow then.
Take good care of me tomorrow, old man.
Of course. Just trust me. Mr. Jang.
The heartsick person found love.
Goodness.
The physically ill person...
attained freedom over love.
After loving, you always gain tree rings of growth.
Is there...
an invalid love in the world?
We're weak enough to fall in any kind of love.
We break and shatter because we're weak.
But grow bigger in the process.
Is that why?
The sliver of sunshine on the inevitable spring day...
...is so welcome.
[Episode 1: Pollack]
[Episode 2: Soju]
[Episode 3: Scent]
[Episode 4: Touch]
[Episode 5: Phone Number]
[Episode 6: Tears]
[Episode 7: Outing]
[Episode 8: Storm]
[Episode 9: Rock Bottom]
[Episode 10: Viewpoint]
[Episode 11: Trash]
[Episode 12: Lover, Stranger]
[Episode 13: Steel Chains]
[Episode 14: Mackerel]
[Episode 15: Hwatu]
[Episode 16: Bottomless Pit]
[Episode 17: Air]
[Episode 18: Roof]
[Episode 19: Hee Soo]
[Thank you for watching Valid Love.]
[To all the valid love in the world...]