The Accidental Couple
Everything has turned into such a mess
for reasons other than me
They were lies, they were lies
everything you’ve said
and love is moving
that much further away
Did you pretend to be happy and smile?
Why did you tell me you love me?
[Kim Kang Mo, Law student, '99]
How can you leave as if it’s nothing?
I love you, I love you
Excuse me.
This seat is mine.
Oh?
Is it assigned seating here?
Don't we go by first-come-first-serve and sit where we want?
You must be a first-year student, right?
Yes.
That's why you may not know about this.
This desk...
is my desk.
Ah....
My name is written here,
and my major is here,
and even my year of study.
You're just writing it now, aren't you?
I see you're a first-year student, so this is new to you.
From now on, if you want this seat,
go to the Law department,
this guy,
find him and discuss it with him.
You got it?
You're a first-year student so everything is new to you.
If you want to sit here, I will agree but...
you must buy this guy here some coffee.
At the beginning,
when I first met you,
I didn't like you very much.
Our background was just too different.
When you came to visit my mother,
she prepared mixed rice. Do you still remember?
With an old rice bowl,
she put leftover rice and kimchi in it,
together with hardened preserved anchovies.
Then she added lots of spicy sauce and soy sauce.
She said she did it on purpose.
She wanted to see how you'd react.
When you finished eating all of it,
my mom asked you how it tasted,
and this is what you said,
"It's very spicy, very salty.
My mouth hurts because the preserved fish was too hard."
But you knew why she gave you such food,
so if you ate all of it,
you thought she wouldn't dislike you anymore. So you at it all.
After you left that day,
my mom said to me,
you seem like a very honest man,
so I can put my trust in you.
It wasn't that my mom wasn't mistaken, but you that's changed.
Don't worry about me.
I'm no longer
that 20-year-old Han Ji Soo.
Sang Chul!
What?
The hole that was in my heart
has been filled now.
What?
I'm saying this world...
is filled with so many loves,
certainly there must be a love for me.
Right?
Ahjussi!
In this world,
there's only one,
I have desire for only one,
so let me have just this one, please!
I'm going to stay by Ji Soo, Sang Chul.
Wow!
Now, my ahjussi...
has become a man.
Come in.
I made some toast.
Have some before you go.
Toast?
Yes.
Oh this! That's the one I...
Yes.
This is a gift from you. The best one.
Here, should I help you with this?
What?
Let me, since I bought it after all.
Days like today, with the sun
bright in my eyes, is a good day for love
I can’t stop smiling as the day begins, you’re such a wonderful person
How is it? Is it okay?
No, you need to do some more.
Some more....
I think good things’ll happen today
I love you more, I love you
Is that alright?
No,
here too.
Oh, I see it takes more than once.
I love you, you’re a wonderful person
I need you, you’re a lovely person
Right. It's not done in one run.
I love you, so hold me tight.
Ah...
It's all done now.
Yes, thank you.
You haven't put on your tie yet.
Let me choose one for you.
No, it's alright.
Oh, I don't see anything I like.
I like bright ones with lots of patterns.
Well...
it's because I'm a civil servant.
It's a pity then.
Just use this for today.
Yes, I'll do that.
It's shiny.
I'll put it on for you.
You know how to tie a tie?
Of course.
Hey, I'm just saying, Ji Soo...
Yes?
I...
I have no reason to stay in this house anymore.
What should I do?
Why?
Are you thinking of going home?
No.
I didn't want to do that. That's why I brought it up.
That's great.
Because I don't want to send you home yet.
Anyhow,
no matter what, we must come to a conclusion.
Let's give ourselves some time to think it through.
Yes, I understand.
Good morning.
Ahjussi,
Get your tie straightened out, the front's too short.
So what? Leave me alone.
Is it funny looking?
Noona, you did that?
Yes,
I tried it many times but it's so hard to get the length correct.
Ahjussi,
just go with it.
I like it a lot,
crooked and all.
Don't worry about the length.
You want jam on it or butter?
No, I'll do it myself.
Then I'll spread both for you.
That's how I eat it.
Fragrant and sweet.
Yes, then for me too, fragrant and sweet, please.
Oh, noona.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Let's talk over there.
Talk here.
Here.
I'll enjoy eating it.
I knew it before, but he sure has no manners.
Ah!
Fragrant and sweet?
Fragrant and sweet. I mean lots of jam by that.
Yes, jam...lots of it. Fragrant and sweet.
Have some milk.
No, I can't drink milk in the morning.
It makes me go to the toilet.
I shouldn't be saying such things in front of a lady, right?
That's exactly you, Goo Dong Baek.
"I did everything for Min Ji but breastfeed."
"Drinking coffee after 4pm gives you insomnia."
"Drinking milk in the morning makes me go to the toilet."
Aigoo.
That's the way I am.
But,
that's Goo Dong Baek's charm, you know.
Being so honest with me.
Is that so?
That's my charm?
Hey, he can't see you anymore. Stop waving.
He can! Look, he's turning back again.
These past few days you've been looking happy.
Yes.
The movie's done, so I get to rest and sleep a lot.
It's great.
Rest and sleep a lot?
Is that the reason?
What answer are you looking for?
What're you planning to do with Dong Baek ahjussi?
You're having a hard time so you're relying on him for now?
Or are you going to date him for real?
Or if not that,
are you thinking of making this fake marriage real?
I have to go back and finish my studies, too.
I have my own life to live.
So put me at ease so I can go back and study.
What must I do to put you at ease so you can study?
Rely on Dong Baek ahjussi for 2 more days,
date him for another week,
then live with him as a real married couple for life.
Then I'll just go.
I must really get back to studying,
my brain's as hard as stone now.
What are you studying?
Kang Mo....because Ji Soo is a celebrity,
But, they'll be married soon.
Who should I give this to have the most certain outcome?
Reporters are powerful, right?
That power,
use it on people that have power.
Don't use it on pitiful ones.
My noona and Goo Dong Baek,
leave them alone.
Please.
I'm here to have dinner with you.
Sorry.
In my whole life,
I've never failed in anything.
How did I manage to do that?
Did I...
have natural talents?
No.
I just know one...
very simple and important principle.
Everything in this world,
is accomplished by people.
People.
The kind of people you have around you,
is the short cut to success.
You can't have everyone in this world with you,
and there's no need to.
There's nothing to hesitate over.
Ending it with that girl,
is the right thing to do.
This one fits you best.
I'm very pleased with it too.
When Kang Mo sees you, he'll surely be shocked.
Soo Yeon.
Hello?
Is this Ms. Choi Soo Yeon?
Yes.
My name is Baek Seung Tae, a reporter.
Wow!
So handsome.
Turn around for a look.
Exactly like swallows.
Swallow tails.
Turn back.
Wearing this makes it feel so grand.
Yes.
All thanks to Han Ji Soo.
Since I'm giving these suits to you,
how about singing me a song?
Here?
Singing here is a little...
- Yes. - Yes.
I have a song request, too.
Postman Ahjussi.
1....2....3....4!
Ahjussi, ahjussi. Postman ahjussi.
With a big bag,
Going back and forth.
In the post office bag, there are many letters.
With a round hat.
Really handsome.
Wow! It's great.
Since this is so embarrassing, everyone turn back.
I know a little about this world,
and I know that you can insert celebrities from the same agency into projects.
Please arrange for me to be in Han Ji Soo's next movie.
Oh, Ms. Park Kyung Ae.
I've practiced so hard with the accent.
So make sure you arrange my debut.
Have you been practicing on your accent?
Then,
shall we see?
Really. You're going to be shocked.
Fool.
Why didn't you say anything?
If you cared for me, why couldn't you just say it?
How long must I wait for you?
Just waiting with my heartaches,
is so hard.
Tell me.
How long must I wait for you?
Saw that, right?
Shall I give it a try?
Please read out the lines for me.
Fool. Why didn't you say anything?
Fool.
Why didn't you say anything?
If you cared for me, why couldn't you just say it?
If you cared for me,
why couldn't you say it?
How long must I wait for you?
Waiting for you, with my heartaches is so hard.
Waiting for you, with my heartaches
is so hard.
Ji Soo.
You saw that?
You saw that, right?
To be an actor,
you need a lot of time and prepare for it thoroughly.
And,
don't go around showing off those acting skills. Understand?
It's not even funny.
Please wait.
She's got a lot of experience. That's why she's good at it.
They won't let me try it, so of course I'm not good at it.
Well,
Ji Soo...
she's giving you some tips as a senior in the industry. Don't be too upset.
Why must she show off in front of you?
What?
I hate it even more to be put down in front of you.
Hey, Ms. Park Kyung Ae.
I'm in a bad mood.
I'm going.
Suk Hyun!
Yes.
I'm in a bad mood today, can you give me a ride in the van?
No.
Just take me back, will you?
Sang Chul.
Here, see this.
Ah! Park Kyung Ae, really.
This heart with the hole must not be that full yet, huh?
That's hurts.
That woman, you like her, do you?
No. Nothing like that.
Ah, Park Kyung Ae. Really...
Ji Soo, Ms. Park Kyung Ae just left.
And she said she's grateful for your advice.
Dong Baek.
What?
Does your heart ache?
What's wrong?
No, nothing.
Park Kyung Ae threw herself at him.
Over here, there's a kiss mark.
Here?
Is that so?
I have to get this off quickly.
Dong Baek.
Yes?
It must hurt, your heart.
No.
No, it does hurt.
You keep holding onto your chest with your hand, see?
Let me have a look.
Aigoo, Ji Soo, what's up with you?
Hurry.
What... is this?
Lipstick?
Well...
Park Kyung Ae, she cried....
So...
She cried, so you held her?
No, I didn't hold her.
Park Kyung Ae threw herself at me suddenly.
It happened too quickly, I couldn't stop her in time.
Goo Dong Baek.
So you're the kind of a man who accepts any woman that comes at him?
What?
I understand.
Hey, Ji Soo.
I'm not that type of man.
I feel wronged.
I was joking.
Joking?
Yes.
That's so upsetting.
Hey, why is this lipstick so hard to get rid of?
Ms. Choi Soo Yeon.
I'm the one who called you. I'm Reporter Baek Seung Tae.
Please sit down.
I met Chairman Choi some time ago,
I'm meeting his daughter today.
It was mentioned in the Song chronicles...
To govern the world, all the nobles together won't be sufficient to ensure success,
yet just one man is more than enough to cause failure.
This is the reason why I've kept hidden the relationship between Kim Kang Mo and Han Ji Soo.
Han Ji Soo and Kim Kang Mo,
started dating 7 years ago.
Han Ji Soo and Goo Dong Baek,
made a fake marriage.
They're all lies.
This will prove what I told you.
They'll get married when the election is over with Kang Mo's father,
so they're probably busy preparing for the wedding now.
Ms. Choi Soo Yeon.
There are two reasons why I came to you.
You are a victim of this staged act,
and only you can resolve it appropriately.
Are you alright?
I know it's tough on you,
but I'll continue anyway.
If this fake marriage is made known to the world,
everyone who is involved with this show....
Han Ji Soo, Goo Dong Baek, Kim Jung Wook, Kim Kang Mo,
Choi Soo Yeon, you and your father too,
will all face troubles.
What do you want from me?
What is it?
Member Kim Jung Wook...
make him resign.
That is what I'm hoping to happen.
I thought of looking up your father,
but if I did that then Kim Kang Mo, your friend,
he'll have it even tougher, wouldn't he?
Unni!
Min Ji, are you busy?
I'm here to spend time with you.
Spend time with me?
Unni, just you and me?
Yes.
I'll just get changed.
Oppa really liked that assistant monitor unni.
But during the excursion, oppa wet his pants.
What's even more coincidental is that assistant monitor unni was taking pictures right then,
she took the shot right at that moment....
Oh, it's so embarrassing.
That's why he cried and fussed about not going to school.
But was it a frontal shot or a shot of the back?
Unni, he cried and fussed....
So how is it my oppa who finds it impossible to say "I love you,"
can be with a great celebrity like you, unni?
That's why I think, unni, you're the one who seduced my oppa.
It's quite right for you to think so.
Indeed it's you, right?
It's so fun to chat and gossip with you.
That's what I always hear about me, people get happy when I'm around.
I can be too noisy though.
Some even call me the happy virus!
How do you keep so happy all the time?
Even though I'm young, I know a lot about life philosophy.
Don't be sad like an empty valley,
be happy like an overflowing soul.
Oh!
Go ahead and use that if you like.
Any other interesting things about your oppa?
When my oppa went to the zoo, a gorilla slapped him. How about that one?
What? That sounds funny.
He kept teasing it; he'd offer the banana then take it away.
Of course it got angry, then he got whacked.
That was the rainy season: clothes don't dry so easily.
He touched his underpants and knew they weren't dry yet.
Mine were dry so he wore mine instead.
But coincidentally,
that day was the health inspection day!
So again, he cried and fussed.
Unni, this was how I went home that day.
Oh, that's hilarious.
When I read this report, I suffered a great shock.
Singing this song in front of such a great crowd.
You want to be embarrassed?
"Ji Soo made crab soup.
Dong Baek must hurry home."
Hey, team leader Goo.
Yes?
Does this make sense?
I suggested such a good song.
"Besame Mucho."
Team leader Goo, is your level of music this low?
Gosh!
Team leader Goo, are you laughing now?
No... no.
You're definitely laughing. How dare you say no!
Are you treating my words like dog shit?
No.... No. I'm not laughing.
What's wrong with me?
I'm sorry, Post Master.
Sorry...
Then there's nothing to worry about.
Child, why are you here?
Welcome.
I'm sorry but could you please leave us alone?
Go on.
My daughter-in-law, is there something important to discuss?
Looks like my Kang Mo has upset you again.
Let me order him...
I just met with Reporter Baek.
Is that so?
It seems that man is spreading strange rumors still.
I won't put up with this anymore.
I'm going to sue him for defamation.
If you see this,
you might find that a little hard to do.
How could you... how could you force Han Ji Soo into a fake marriage?
Father... No.... Congressman Kim,
are you such a scary man?
Child, Soo Yeon!
I will keep this a secret from my father.
But,
you must give up the election.
Soo Yeon!
Remove yourself from the election.
If you don't, I will inform my father.
If that happens, it would affect Kang Mo too.
I may have loved Kang Mo before,
but my father doesn't love him.
What would he do? You should know that very well.
Please pass this to Kang Mo on my behalf.
Soo Yeon,
it's all over with Han Ji Soo.
It's all in the past.
Being a man, having a past is the norm.
Kang Mo has only you in his heart.
Don't be hypocritical anymore, Congressman Kim.
It's more than enough now.
Soo Yeon!
No.
You...
Soo Yeon.
Today,
I went for the wedding dress fitting.
But I don't think I need it now.
How could Han Ji Soo fall for a man like you, Kang Mo?
As a woman myself,
I pity her.
Kang Mo.
Stop Soo Yeon, you must stop her.
Kang Mo... because Ji Soo is a celebrity, he's been waiting a long time for her.
But they'll be getting married soon.
When?
They said right after the elections are over with Kang Mo's father,
they're probably busy preparing for the wedding now.
Dong Baek! Dong Baek.
Yes?
Today, if you have no special appointment, how about having dinner with me?
Ah, today's not good for me.
Ji Soo made crab soup and she's waiting for me.
I'll treat you to crab soup.
What?
After getting cheated by Ji Soo my pride's really hurt.
Honestly, whatever contract we made, I feel like revealing it all.
Ms. Park Kyung Ae, you can't do that.
You must keep to the contract you made.
That's why, thinking of you, I decided to bear with it.
Since you're someone I like, I can't let you get hurt.
What?
Let's... go to the beach this weekend, shall we?
Beach? The beach?
Let's date for real.
What's so good about a guy like me? You're so popular too.
Of all the men I've met, Dong Baek, you're the best.
Thank you for putting me on a pedestal.
So we're going to the beach!
Well... not there.
Then how about Nami Island?
Hey... Ms. Park Kyung Ae, this is boiling. Let's eat.
You don't have my telephone number, do you?
Brother-in-law is way too late. Let's eat first.
We wait.
Really, I'm starving.
Why isn't he back yet, our Mr. Right-On-Time?
Oh dear! Sorry, sorry, sorry!
The traffic was so bad.
Sit, sit.
Wow! This crab soup must taste so good. See what a big pot!
Unni heard you like crab soup, so she spent the entire day cooking this.
Does it taste bad?
You're just picking at it.
What? No, no. It's good.
Why do you have this?
Give it to me.
What is it?
Smile Crab Soup...
Park Kyung Ae... 01073....
Did you come from eating crab soup with Ms. Park Kyung Ae?
But... well...
Yes.
You eat.
Unni!
Oh, really.
This is crazy!
Unni!
What? You really ate with Park Kyung Ae?
No, but...
Ms. Park Kyung Ae said if I didn't eat with her, she threatened to spill it all out.
Really. You know how hard my noona labored over making this crab soup?
So what do you want me to do?
Ms. Park Kyung Ae insisted that I eat two bowls of rice so I ate two bowls of rice.
And then I was afraid Ji Soo would be upset so I ate again here.
My stomach's about to explode.
I'm about to die.
Surely it was a group meal. How could it be just the two of them?
But somehow they ended up eating crab soup.
That's how it went. I'm sure of it.
Min....Min Ji.
Unni, after you two make up, come out smiling. I'll have some melons sliced pretty for you.
See!
In order to prep the crab, do you know how many times I've been jabbed?
You were jabbed a lot?
It still hurts even now.
I know that pain,
I've tried cleaning crabs before.
It hurts a lot, right?
But you ate crab soup before you came home, did you?
I'm sorry. But...
I'll apply the most effective cream for you.
Give me your hand.
You two have made up?
Please have some.
Ji Soo, have some.
Is it because of the spicy stuff I ate? I feel the heat coming right up.
Do you want a back splash?
Hey, how long has it been since I heard such a nostalgic phrase?
Indeed the Goo home is old-fashioned.
Not a shower, but a back splash.
Alright, go ahead.
Hey, the water's cold.
It's alright, splash.
Enough, enough.
No!
Hey, boy!
Get her, quick!
You didn't eat with Park Kyung Ae, just the two of you, did you?
Right, I didn't. Don't worry.
But I am worried.
Hey, is this all you have?
Oppa, I'm going to close the shop. You have fun with unni.
You're working hard, my dear sister.
Oh, wow, Ji Soo.
As a gift, I bought these ties for you.
All kinds of ties.
A glamorous one.
One with many patterns.
Finally,
one with strong colors.
I told you, we civil servants can't dress so glamorously.
Neck ties aren't only for work, you know.
Oh, Sang Chul said the same thing too.
Come sit over here.
Yes.
Ah! The square sky.
Do you know why I like it?
Because it's square, so it's unique.
Wrong!
Beneath this square sky, we're together.
This angle is better. Stand in front of me.
Alright.
More to the right.
Come forward a little.
Forward? Okay.
More. A little lower, a little lower.
Lower some more.
Come forward some more....
I'm sorry.
I love you, until my very last day
I thank the heavens for allowing me to be with you.
The tears overflow as I look up to the blue sky
I’ve lived to this day without knowing how blue the sky is
I love you, until my very last day
I didn't drink, why do I feel so intoxicated?
How did you spend your day?
I went shopping with Min Ji, we chatted, we had lunch, and...
Oh! I bought crabs. Then, with Sang Chul and Dong Baek, we ate crab soup together.
And we played with water.
Sounds like fun.
Yes.
My day was well spent,
because of the people around me.
People have appeared whom I never want to forget.
What?
Oh, nothing.
Yes, please come in.
Oh, Ji Soo.
I brought a nerve relaxant.
Do you need it?
Yes, it would be good to have one ready.
Aigoo...
Thank you.
Having to stand on stage, I'm a little nervous.
But what song are you singing?
"Besame Mucho"
We all don't like it.
But the Post Master keeps getting angry so we had no choice.
Actually, there's a song I'd wanted to sing.
What... song is it?
"The Ballad of the Balloon Flower Root."
That was a song we sang in the high school choir.
I had many beautiful memories.
That ballad with the music sounded really good.
Alright, that's great.
Is it?
I'm not sure if there's a next performance,
but if there is one,
I'll make sure I sing that song for you.
It'll be a gift for you.
Thanks.
Balloon flower, balloon flower, white balloon flower root...
This is too small.
Deep in the mountains, white balloon flower root...
That time, when I heard you sing, you sang really well.
"Over The Rainbow," right?
Yes.
I really like that song.
When you're really longing for something but have no confidence you'll get it,
the strange thing is that when I sing that song, courage comes to me.
He must have forgotten all about it.
Hey, if you're not going to Australia, why don't you work part-time at my shop?
Recently, more and more girls are coming to see you at the shop.
Oh, my popularity's a headache.
Do all girls behave like this?
So long as he's got a nice body and is handsome, they all like him?
Sister-in-law, are you like that too?
I'm not like that, you know. You're just a kid, after all.
Is that so?
I'm just a kid, am I?
I can hear your heart beating.
Kung-kung, kung-kung.....
Hey, lunatic!
You took me as a man, right?
Ah, damn!
My sister-in-law's pretty cute, isn't she?
I'm starting to feel a little bad.
What?
Actually, I disliked your noona for a while.
Are you an anti-fan of Han Ji Soo?
I thought her marriage to Dong Baek was not quite right so I was suspicious for a while.
But whether it's you or Min Ji, whether it's oppa or Han Ji Soo,
seeing how well you all get along,
I think I misunderstood something I heard and had it all wrong.
Ah, just a needless misunderstanding.
Yes, those two are such misfits, a lot of people do think that.
But those two are so passionate.....
I'm too shy to say it.
[Kim Jung Wook suddenly opts out of Seoul mayor elections]
"Ji Soo, have you arrived?
The swallows are backstage waiting."
Dong Baek, I'll be there to cheer you on.
Min Ji.
I bought a really big bouquet too.
I bet mine is bigger.
I'm just...
[Congressman Kim Jung Wook pulls out of the Mayoral Race. Physical health stated to be reason.]
Min Ji...
See you later.
Unni...
Yes?
Kang Mo's father,
he resigned from the mayoral elections.
What?
Even though I have to stop in my tracks now,
but not you.
Because you're me.
If you lose then I lose, too.
Kang Mo,
when Chairman Choi comes back from America,
it'll be too late to salvage the situation.
Go after Soo Yeon.
Tell her you've broken up with Han Ji Soo.
Beg her if you have to. Get her back.
Listen to me.
Why... my ears are even stopped up.
What's there to be nervous about?
Why isn't the Post Master out yet? We have to go in soon.
Oh really.
Oh, Post Master!
Oh...
Post Master!
Go in and get ready.
What? Why is she so enthusiastic?
Jong Sam.
Kiss me...
Kiss me many times...
As if this night was for the very last time...
Kiss me...
Kiss me many times...
I'm so afraid I will lose you, lose you, later on...
It's been such a long time, Jong Sam.
Yes, it sure has, Pil Soon.
My Yoon Seop said the performance is all thanks to your passion.
No, nothing like that.
It's our swallows who spent so much effort.
This world is really small, isn't it?
Yes, Yoon Seop ends up being your son.
Yes.
It's time for the performance. Let's go in.
Alright.
Here, this way.
Han Ji Soo is here.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello everyone.
I'm looking forward to your show.
You'll sing well, won't you? Our swallows.
Hyungsoo-nim, I'm so nervous. So I can do well, please hold my hand just once.
Sing well, Yoon Seop.
Yes.
Sing well, Dae Pung.
Yes, hyungsoo-nim.
Chief, fighting!
Fighting.
Up next is the men's tenor group from the Central Post Office,
Goo Dong Baek and the Swallows.
Hello everyone.
I'm Goo Dong Baek from Goo Dong Baek and the Swallows.
Why are they laughing? Are the swallows very funny?
The song we're going to sing,
is a song you sing when you need courage.
It's a truly magical song that makes your dreams come true.
Everyone, at a time when you need courage,
please remember this song.
And,
I want to thank the one who gave me this kind of courage.
Thank you.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high.
There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue.
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops, Away above the chimney tops.
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly. Birds fly over the rainbow,
Why then - oh, why can't I?
Somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow,
Why then - oh, why can't I?
How did it change it out like that?
Ji Soo,
let's start over.