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(Episode 78)
Woo Jin, everyone is watching. Don't be like this, please.
- Mr Nam. - Hello, Mr Nam.
It's been a long time, Mr Joo.
When did you come back? How many years has it been?
I came here straight from the airport.
I heard that this is your last shoot, so I came here right away.
- Mr Nam. - Hey, Woo Jin.
I missed you.
- Why didn't you come back sooner? - I've been busy.
My gosh, I'm glad you came back on the day of our last shoot.
Look forward to our film. It'll be Baekdu Films' biggest hit this year.
Yes. I'm already looking forward to it.
Ms Kang, I see that you're still such a hard worker.
The crew members have worked a lot harder than I have.
It has been a long time, Mr Nam.
Indeed. You've been well, right?
Yes.
- How about you? - I've been well, too.
See you around.
Long time no see.
I haven't seen you in so long. You haven't aged at all.
Thank you.
- Is everything going well? - Yes.
- Is your family well, too? - Yes.
(Baekdu Films)
In Kyung, have you heard? Mr Nam is back.
Yes, I know.
I just saw him on set.
Gosh, is he a ghost or what?
I don't even think anyone knew that he was coming back.
- So you already saw him? - Yes.
Are you okay?
Of course. Don't worry about me, Choon Ja.
You don't look okay, though.
So you didn't clean out my office.
No, Sir. Congressman Nam told me...
not to touch your office.
Here.
Mr Kim, I'd like to have a meeting with everyone right away.
No problem, Sir.
What did you just say?
They shot night scenes during the day using the blue filter?
They'll be able to submit the film, but it doesn't guarantee an award.
Synchronous recording is still too risky. It'll ruin the film.
You're absolutely right.
Anyway, just thinking about the film festival is getting me all excited.
If "Love and Hatred" wins all the awards at Daehan Film Festival,
we'll be able to get more support from the government.
That achievement will make you the president of this company.
Mr Hwang will recommend me for the position to the board.
That doesn't mean that I'll actually get the position right away.
What are you talking about? Nam Jung Ho is long gone,
and Ms Lee has your back.
Gosh, it's a done deal.
You're right. It'll happen because Jung Ho isn't around.
Did you learn how to throw surprise events instead of studying films?
No one knew that you were coming back.
I ended up coming back unexpectedly.
Had I known some people would be this uncomfortable about it,
I would've given all of you a heads-up.
Aren't I right, Mr Cha?
No one is feeling uncomfortable.
We're just a little surprised to see you, that's all.
Is that right? I'm glad to hear that.
Thanks for your hard work.
I was just filling in for you.
I just did my job.
From what I've seen,
you weren't just filling in for me. You've basically been...
running the company the way you want. Because of it,
I'll have to reassess all of the projects...
you're working on at the moment.
Mr Nam.
I'll start...
with reassessing the films and deciding which one...
should be submitted to Daehan Film Festival.
I haven't finished editing it, though.
That's okay.
I'll check the footage and see how synchronous recording turned out.
That's no problem.
Thanks, Jung Ho.
You just got back, and you're already saving us.
Don't get any wrong ideas. I'm not doing this to help you guys.
I just want to make an objective decision as the company's president.
It doesn't matter.
I really appreciate it.
- Hyun Ki. - I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I'm late. I kept you waiting too long.
It's okay.
I'm impressed.
I thought it'd be hard to focus due to the background noise,
but it actually helps the film feel and sound more realistic.
It does.
I wanted to give up initially, but I figured out how to do it.
I owe it all to In Kyung.
She's the one who persuaded me to keep trying.
Really?
Was it your idea, Ms Kang?
Mr Joo is the one who pulled it off.
It also allowed...
all actors to pay more attention to their emotions and breathing.
It helped us focus better.
That must be why In Kyung's acting stands out even more in this film.
Don't you think that we can aim to win an award...
at Daehan Film Festival with "Endless Love"?
Mr Joo, will you be able to finish editing it by the deadline?
I've worked so hard to grow Baekdu Films in the last three years.
You were away the whole time, and you want it back now?
No way.
I won't let you take it from me.
Many employees are speaking highly of "Endless Love".
I was worried, but synchronous recording turned out very well.
It makes the dialogues sound more realistic.
Really?
- I haven't watched it yet. - You didn't even watch it...
and excluded it from being considered for the film festival?
It hasn't even been edited yet. I've been too busy...
to watch the working version.
I've had a lot on my plate.
(Vice President Cha Min Woo)
Filling in for me has been keeping you busy.
That's what you want to say, right?
Do you want "Endless Love"...
to be one of the films we submit to the film festival?
- I think so. - Is it...
because of your personal feelings? Is this about Ms Kang?
- Do you still have feelings for... - It sounds like...
you're saying that you can't trust me.
Isn't it a fair suspicion?
You're saying that you want her film to be submitted...
in place of "Love and Hatred".
No, I'd like to submit both.
Pardon me?
You're saying that you can't trust me, so I'll let the film festival...
make a fair decision between the two films.
As the president of this company, I just want our film...
to win an award regardless of which film it is.
There's no need for the two films to compete prior to being submitted.
You want to submit both?
(Office of the President)
What brings you here?
Mr Nam.
You want to thank me?
Why are you thanking me?
- Pardon me? - I think you got the wrong idea.
I didn't decide to submit "Endless Love" because of you.
Right, I see.
I should've been more thoughtful.
I apologise.
What you said to me...
three years ago.
I'm talking about those last words...
you said to me.
Did you really mean it?
I've thought about it countless times but still can't understand it.
You said it wasn't love.
Did you really mean it?
Mr Nam, you seem to be doing great now.
I managed to find happiness again in the last three years,
and you...
look happy, too.
Isn't that enough as an answer to your question?
You think...
I look happy?
If you really want to hear my answer again,
I'll tell you.
That's right.
I meant it.
And I still...
feel the same way.
All right, then. If that's the case, we're nothing more...
than two people who work together in the same company.
That's right.
- Why are you being like this? - Love?
For me, it wasn't love.
Let me ask you for one last time. Are we...
really over now?
Yes. We're done.
I'm wearing these for the first time today. My feet are in so much pain.
How many times have I told you not to wear new heels to work?
Have you forgotten? I'm Bae Choon Ja.
I work at the top hair salon that sets beauty and hair trends.
Let me take a look at your feet. Come over here.
Now, take them off.
Goodness. How are you going to walk all the way home?
Get on my back.
My gosh. I'm not one of those girls who just jump on guys' backs.
I'm your boyfriend.
I'm no stranger, and only you can get on my back.
So just hop on.
- Come on. Hurry up. - Wait...
Aren't I such a wonderful boyfriend?
Choon Ja, you're so lucky. You know that, right?
Yes, I do. I'm such a lucky girl.
All right. Let's go.
Gosh, have some shame. What are they doing?
Why is she making him give her a piggyback ride?
Their parents must be having headaches because of them.
Hold on.
Those high heels... They look very familiar.
- Ms Park! - Ms Park!
- You guys startled me. - Are you coming from the market?
Yes. Did you two just get off work?
Yes. By the way, I heard...
that a new fried chicken place opened inside the market.
- Fried chicken? - Yes.
Everyone is talking about how delicious it is. Let's check it out.
- Well... Shall we? Let's go. - Yes, let's go.
- Just a second, though. - Let's go eat fried chicken.
- It's on me. - Really? Thanks.
There.
It's for you, my son. Eat up.
Where did you get this fried chicken?
Geum Soon and Chil Bong took me to a fried chicken place.
It was so delicious...
that I had to buy one more chicken for you.
Gosh, it looks delicious. Thanks, Mum.
Oh, right. I saw crazy youngsters today.
Well...
A young guy was carrying some girl on his back...
while also carrying her shoes in his hands like this. My goodness.
I felt so bad for him and his parents.
Well, it's understandable.
When Geum Soon and I were dating,
I also used to give her piggyback rides all the time.
Yes, that's right. That's how young people date these days.
Well, I can't say anything about other people's children.
Han Soo. Even if you start dating someone,
you better not do such ridiculous things. Got it?
What?
Okay.
If any girl asks you to give her a piggyback ride,
I'm going to break her legs...
like this, okay?
What's the matter?
My... My legs...
Well, the chicken... No, I don't mean the drumsticks.
My legs just fell asleep.
Mr Nam.
I forgot that I can call you Jung Ho.
It looks like living in the States has made you more handsome.
I'm sorry for not attending your wedding.
I admit that I was a little upset, but as you know,
but my mindset is very different from that of most stepmothers.
I'm broad-minded, and I don't hold grudges.
- Do you think you're our mum now? - Yes, I am your mum.
Come to think of it, you've never called me Mum yet.
You're not my mum. You're just someone who married my dad.
What... What did you just say?
What are you two doing right now?
Is Da Eun already asleep?
Yes. She must've been tired.
Then I guess I'll have to wait to say hi to my princess.
I was so surprised when I saw you at the meeting earlier.
Why did you decide to come back so suddenly?
I was very surprised to hear the news, too.
I went to your office to see you, but you weren't there.
I was very busy all day.
I gave Father a heads-up,
but I guess he didn't tell you guys.
Father, did you know that Jung Ho was coming back?
Yes, I did.
You should've told us.
He obviously had to come back eventually.
It's not a big deal, so I didn't think I had to give you a heads-up.
Min Woo passed on everything he's been working on to you, right?
Yes. I'm missing a few documents,
but he did pass on all of the projects.
Gosh!
I won. You have to grant me my wish.
Tell me your wish, then.
My wish is...
I managed...
to find happiness again in the last three years, and you...
look happy, too.
Isn't that enough as an answer to your question?
Gosh. Jung Ho is back?
Your son is back after being away for three years.
Why do you seem so down?
I think that Jung Ho...
has gotten even colder.
He was never the affectionate type to begin with.
That's not what I mean. I made him go through...
a heartbreak just before he left.
Are you talking about what he went through with In Kyung?
Yes.
I think that made him become cold-hearted.
(To Lee Yeon Hee)
To Yeon Hee whom I miss dearly. I'm sorry I didn't get in touch sooner.
I've been thinking about you every second since I moved to Seoul.
All right, then. If that's the case, we're nothing more...
than two people who work together in the same company.
That's right.
We can't be anything more than that.
Unfortunately,
we can't.
Soo Ji.
Yeon Hee was...
different from any other woman I've known.
You're talking about her again?
Gosh, who is this lady?
Tears well up in your eyes every time you talk about her.
Yeon Hee was...
She had such a pure heart.
She was so precious.
I really wanted to keep her safe and cherish her.
I wanted to take great care of her.
She was so precious...
that I couldn't even hug her, not even once.
I couldn't even hold her hands.
My gosh, I didn't know that you had such a romantic side.
Of course I do.
I, Nam Tae Joon, was...
the most romantic guy in the world when I was with her.
Do you know what I'm saying?
Why did you drink so much?
Well... I wasn't going to drink,
but Tae Joon kept making me...
You were out with Chairman Nam?
You shouldn't call him like that any more. He's Congressman Nam.
He went on about a woman from his past again.
Apparently, I used to be close friends with her.
Lee...
Yeon Hee.
- Did you say Lee Yeon Hee? - What?
Do you know her, too?
You told me about her...
before you lost your memory.
I guess she really was my close friend.
What did he...
- say about her? - What?
He said... I think...
that they were in love with each other.
What else did he say? They cherished each other so much or something.
Gosh, I don't even know.
In Kyung, can you get me a cup of warm water with honey?
All right.
Just a minute, okay?
That's right.
He cherished Yeon Hee so much...
that he couldn't even hold her in his arms.
The most romantic guy in the world?
Gosh, my head is splitting.
(Baekdu Films)
Yes, Mr Hwang.
Mr Nam left his position vacant and was gone for three years.
We can't leave the company in his hands.
Yes.
If "Love and Hatred" wins awards at Daehan Film Festival,
you'll appoint me as the new president, right?
And you'll dismiss Mr Nam from the position.
Okay. Thank you.
It means Baekdu Films will become mine soon.
Gosh, I'm so upset.
I heard In Kyung's film will also be submitted to Daehan Film Festival.
I knew this would happen.
Gosh, seriously. What's Jung Ho's problem with me?
Why does he have to do this to his stepmother?
What are you scared of?
People are praising your performance in "Love and Hatred".
I'm sure you'll get the award.
Do you really think so?
We need to make it happen.
I also have to win the award...
at the film festival.
It's very well organised.
Thank you.
Mr Nam!
My gosh, Han Soo.
I heard the news and was going to visit you. I'm glad to run into you.
I heard that you're a sales manager now. Congratulations.
I owe it all to you.
How have you been?
Good. What about you?
I've been doing great. Both my sister and I are...
There are no hard feelings between you and my sister, right?
No. We're fine now.
I'm glad. I was worried because I heard that she's here now.
She's at the cinema now?
I heard that you were looking for me.
Yes. I need your help.
With what?
There's a film I want to watch,
but I don't want to watch it alone.
Sorry?
Would you mind watching it with me? Just as colleagues.
You want to watch a film together here?
Yes. It's nothing difficult, is it?
All right, then. Come this way.
Have a seat here. Sit back and relax.
If you don't like the film I picked,
you may leave at any time.
- Woo Jin. - Don't get me wrong.
I'm not going to show you something weird. It's a great film.
I'm sorry.
I don't think I'll be able to watch it with you.
I know that you'll like this film.
Woo Jin.
I don't want to watch any films here.
Sorry? You don't want to watch anything in the projection room?
- Why not? - Watching films here...
will make me...
think of someone.
I'm sorry. I should get going.
(Projection Room, Authorised Personnel Only)
You haven't changed at all, Ms Hong.
I'm still a fool who doesn't remember anything.
You don't really seem frustrated about it, though.
I guess I'm not. Living like this isn't so bad.
Plus, I now know most things because people told me about them.
For instance, you and In Kyung broke up. Things like that.
You're still so direct and blunt.
Have you seen her since you got back?
Yes. I said hi to her when I saw her at work.
- And? - What do you mean?
How did it feel to see her again? Did your heart ache?
Ms Hong.
Your eyes are telling me that it did.
No.
We're done.
I'm not sure if it was because of your parents or something else.
You guys probably pretended your feelings changed,
but I don't think either of you actually meant it.
At first, I also thought that In Kyung was lying.
But as time went on,
I realised that whether it was a lie or not...
isn't that important.
Then what's important to you?
- Woo Jin. - I'm sorry...
- for sitting in your office. - Have you been waiting for me?
Yes.
I'm glad I caught you. I was going to leave in 10 minutes.
Is something going on?
I'm a little frustrated,
but I don't really have anyone to vent to.
- I don't quite remember that. - Goodness.
How can you not remember revealing all of Professor Park's wrongdoings?
Gosh, did I really do that?
I must say, you were so inspiring back then.
Well, you're still as inspiring as then.
You said you wanted to vent. Why do you keep talking about me?
Did I?
Yes.
You're right. I wanted to vent a little.
Is something bothering you?
Jung Ho, I...
don't really think I've felt devastated because of a woman.
- But... - But?
Have you met a woman who makes you feel like that?
Yes.
To be honest, I decided to take the role in the film because of her.
But as the filming progressed,
I realised that I was right about her.
Then...
is that woman...
Yes. It's In Kyung.
But...
she makes me anxious.
If I don't do anything,
I might lose her.
So...
I want to tell her...
how I feel about her.