No, I'll drive myself.
Did you get the things I asked for?
I put them in the front seat.
Well done.
For this month, be my girlfriend?
What?
No change of terms.
Three hours per day.
Only rules will change.
Simple skinship is a service.
Deeper skinship
is according to how we feel.
If one of us develops feelings...
Then what?
We'll date for real.
How's that?
Not bad, right?
I am 33.
A guy six years younger wants to date me.
Oh my God!
It's meditation time.
You are very angry now.
Filled with unbearable anger.
Close your eyes. Count backwards from three.
Three, two, one..
Three, two, one...
Breathe deeply, exhale.
Good.
Open your eyes.
Start moving freely.
One, two, one, two...
Repeat the movements, release your anger.
Find the inner peace you seek.
One, two...
I don't see how this can work.
Why not?
You just said you want to date me, right?
Yeah, let's try it.
Don't you know? We have a 6-year age gap.
When I was in University,
you were in high school.
Ignoring a big age gap and dating you...
Hey, it's a headache.
It makes no sense.
Didn't you miss me?
Well, that was...
I didn't hear from you.
I was curious.
You like me.
You like me, you missed me.
You like me, you're curious.
Who are you accusing?
I never said I liked you.
When did I say I liked you?
When did I say it?
You don't have to say you like someone.
Your eyes say it. You sigh.
Your hands say it.
For me...
I never dated younger guys.
It never crossed my mind.
I don't see younger guys as men. Got it?
Really?
Really don't see me as a man?
I see you as a man.
Anyway...
I...I...I...
I prefer older men.
Capability, safety, warmth, security.
Men with those traits. Got it?
You already found out it's hard to get such a man.
You met a player and a married man.
Anyway, it's not you.
I don't know who you are,
how you earn, what you do,
family background...
I know nothing.
I don't know one thing.
Let's get to know each other.
That's why we must date.
You really don't listen!
Alright then.
If we get together, can we get to dating level?
Well, try first.
Even not trying, it's obviously impossible.
Try first before saying it's impossible.
What if you regret it?
I'd think about it then.
Making me crazy.
What's wrong with you?
Why do this to me?!
Why do you think?
You really don't know?
Want some reasons?
1. For world peace.
2. To conquer the universe.
3....I'm attracted to you.
Which one's your choice?
Well... it...
Why do you need to think?
It's an easy question.
Well...it's because...
It's awkward for me to say it aloud, punk.
Let's have a good sleep.
Discuss it tomorrow.
Which room do I use?
What?
This room?
Or that room?
What?
I knew it. That room, right?
Wow, so messy.
Is this a home shopping warehouse?
Hey, what are you doing?
What else? I want to sleep.
Ah, well, why would you sleep here?
I have no place to stay.
- What? - The $3000.
It's my rental deposit.
I had to relinquish the room. You know that?
I'm in this situation now.
You should tidy up.
What is this?
Dehumidifier?
Cooler.
Foot massager.
You never used these, right?
You gotta clean up. Can we sell these?
Get out!
Get out of my house now!
He ignores me?!
Hey, I'm not like that!
Where are you talking rot?
If you come in,
I'll report you to the police.
Got that?
Did you understand?!
You left?
It's so cold here.
You want me to freeze outside?
I'll really freeze to death.
Ah, I'm really concerned.
Can I let him stay one night?
No, no, I can't.
Once leads to a second and third time.
What if he really freezes?
That's his problem. Why should I worry?
It's so comfortable and warm.
If you'd come 10 minutes later, I'd be frozen.
Just tonight.
Just stay tonight.
At sunrise, go back where you came from.
Got it?
Goodnight.
Be careful what you do.
Most animals, when their territories are invaded,
become very sensitive.
They act squeamishly.
Or they act offensively towards their enemy.
Or they feel uneasy,
unable to sleep at night, pacing in their territory.
In a serious case
of evidence of enemies in their territory,
they might abandon the place.
You call cannot be answered. Please leave a message after the beep.
It's me.
You're tired of it, right?
I'm so tired of it.
Don't hide. Contact me.
Please.
He's got the guts to sleep?
You even find yourself in awkward situations.
You slept well?
What did I do?
I saw it, really.
I actually saw it!
What should I do?
E09: THE WEIGHT OF A BRICK
My eyes got tainted early.
Excuse me...your zipper's open.
- Good morning, Wee Seon Joo. - Good morning.
Doors closing.
Something wrong?
No, nothing.
Is something up with you?
Not much. Nothing.
Hi, Seon Joo.
Tickets for Saturday.
Are these the ones?
VIP seats.
Did something happen?
No, nothing.
Did something happen?
Well...no.
That's good.
Saturday Night Fever.
Ah, this one!
Wait, am I free on Saturday?
Anyway, thanks, Sae Do.
It's not yours. It's mine.
You're not thoughtful.
Didn't you learn thoughtfulness?
Forget it.
You want to see the musical?
Saturday, are you free? I'll get tickets and wait for you.
No, I was just joking.
I want to see it.
Go with me.
Well...that...
That's settled?
I still have business.
See you.
Did I seem desperate?
No.
Was the date idea too abrupt?
Perfect timing.
Okay.
Heck...
He should've pursued me earlier,
not now when I'm older and less energetic.
[ 'Dal Ja's Home' – Waiter Wanted ]
Welcome.
Hello.
I'm Kang Tae Bong.
Who are you?
Hey, isn't it the spare tyre?
Yes, you're the spare tyre.
How are you?
Good, I'm good.
What brings you here?
I was coming to eat
but I saw this at the door.
What is your name?
Kang Tae Bong.
Oh...Kang Tae Bong.
And your age?
I'm 27 this year.
Oh, six years younger than Dal Ja?
Dal Ja sent you here?
No. Dal Ja doesn't know I'm here.
Really?
But what work did you do?
What?
Well, I did this and that.
You're hinting not to ask?
My past isn't worth mentioning.
But I've never done anything bad or dirty.
Right, that's the way.
I could see it with my eyes.
For men...
a mysterious aura isn't bad.
Mother...
Look at the news.
One million youngsters have nothing to do.
He wants to work.
What's to be picky about?
He knows Dal Ja, that's why.
That's more reason to take care of him,
because he knows Dal Ja.
But, Mother...
Welcome.
This kid is fast.
Please sit.
Oh my, Dal Ja's mom got a new waiter.
Hey, this kid's cute.
I'll get you water first.
Oh my...
- Pay garnishment? - Wee Seon Joo?
Yeah. Her pay got garnished from this week.
Oh no!
[ Seoul District Court – Adjudication ]
But why?
Gosh, she must be in debt.
Wee Seon Joo's clothes are sponsored.
Even her accessories are sponsored.
Sponsorship won't matter
if she's extravagant.
Now our team is glum.
Since you left us, Ms. Oh, our sales decreased.
Chief Nam stresses us out.
Anyway, our spirit is lost.
When can you return to our team?
Really...
I'm not around to help.
I'm really worried now.
For our team and Wee Seon Joo.
Worry about yourself, not others.
Gargamel scolds enough.
Uhoh, what scolding?
I'm not stonewear*. (*scolding/stonewear = homophone)
It isn't scolding.
- It's a test of patience. - Is that so?
What's great about that Team Manager?
Right?
We're aging together. Who's afraid, right?
Oh, Team Manager!
You came for lunch?
You're late today.
Enjoy lunch.
What? Eat up.
Eat up.
Oh Dal Ja.
Yes?
See me after lunch.
Yes.
Chronically arrange last month's refunds.
And recheck the warehouse surplus index.
By today.
But isn't this the job of SCM or MD teams?
Aren't customers our priority?
I need them urgently.
Keep that in mind.
Yes.
Did she hear what I said?
Why do you look pale?
Because we're aging together,
you're unhappy?
She heard. Really...
What are you talking about?
Why'd I be unhappy?
Command me. I'll do my best.
By today, right?
Isn't it hard to earn a living, Team Manager?
Dal Ja.
Let's have a drink?
Let's drink together.
When I was 20, I thought I could have everything.
I saw my posters everywhere.
People flocked around me.
I had a lot of money.
I was famous.
I met the love of my life.
I didn't lack anything.
Right.
I was envious of you then.
In fact, such things are no use.
I.....
Know what hurts me most?
To my love...I had no value.
Loving him exhausted me; or I'd have stayed.
Money and fame don't matter. I began without them.
Like they say, I got them by luck.
But...
Love isn't like that.
To women, love and marriage...
are dreams we hold from youth.
As a woman, I did dream.
But everyone thinks I divorced for money.
To that man and those people,
my love...
meant nothing at all.
That hurts my heart the most.
I'm sorry.
I was the same.
I also misunderstood.
It'd be good if everything passed quickly.
It'd be good if bad memories could be erased quickly.
For that man and me, it was better to be freed
and live well afterwards.
And not get upset by love again.
She's a woman too.
Like me,
she's an ordinary woman susceptible to pain.
But...
let's still cheer for love.
Because you're hurt once,
to give up on love
doesn't make sense.
If you meet a good guy,
you'll lose out.
That sounds like a trot song.
Well, trot songs are life, and life is a trot song.
It's like I'm talking about myself.
Isn't it?
To trot, cheers!
You two...
What are you doing?
Team Manager...
Oh Dal Ja.
Do you know how serious this is?
I asked you to check stocks and record them.
In daylight, you're drinking at work.
I'm sorry, Team Manager.
But I won't defend myself.
That's the first ever can.
It's true.
The warehouse was dusty,
my throat was dry...
It was my fault.
I assume you heard.
I'm having personal difficulties.
You're not in our team.
Don't interfere.
As a person involved, I can interfere.
She was consoling a former colleague in difficulty.
What's so serious
to drink at work?
Drinking like that until you get drunk,
wallowing in self-pity,
you think you're cool.
I will never tolerate it.
The company pays you not to do this.
Got it?
You speak so harshly, are you happy?
What did you say?
Does living a boring, stifling life fully
make you happy?
Seon Joo.
I know people like you.
You despise divorcees like me.
You look down on us.
That's true.
I have no pity for divorcees.
I don't need your sympathy.
I don't need your understanding.
So when you criticise someone, don't judge.
If you never encountered what I endured,
don't say a thing.
I'm sorry, Dal Ja.
Why are you all staring?
Oh Dal Ja.
Before you finish today,
hand in every single thing.
I thought you'd be dead.
Wee Seon Joo's has guts.
She said what she wanted without blinking an eye.
It's my first time seeing her like this.
Wait.
Why'd Team Manager go to the warehouse?
Why was that?
- More carrot cake. - Alright.
Hello. Here are your side dishes.
Thank you.
Hey, hey, the spare tyre's popular.
Come and look.
Usually it's male customers.
Now it's mostly women.
No doubts. Let him stay.
He's good to look at; business improved.
Isn't it double benefits?
Here, bean paste soup and kimchi chigae, for table 2.
Yes!
Bean paste soup and kimchi chigae, table 2...done.
He has strong arms. See that.
Enjoy your meal.
Thanks. Bye.
Take care.
See you.
Aren't you tired?
Is anything not tiring?
It's no big deal.
You seem clever.
Why are you a waiter in a lunch eatery?
A year ago, I ate a bento set
that was filled with sincere warmth.
Isn't your mother around?
She's around, but she can't cook.
She gave me money for school lunches.
After eating that bento rice, my life changed.
My dream is to open the best bento eatery.
But this is still a bit...
After all, you know Dal Ja.
- I'm more curious because of Dal Ja. - Hm?
The one who raised Dal Ja as a healthy, good person...
How does she cook and make side dishes?
She's proud of her mom's work. Dal Ja, I mean.
That's why I want to learn from you.
Can you teach me the secret?
Yes?
We only open at noon and dinner.
Come to work at 10 a.m..
We target the working class
and don't open on weekends.
So I can be your apprentice?
Go prepare onions and garlic in the kitchen.
We'll start with them.
I'll work hard, Teacher!
Who is it?
Hey, what are you doing?
What's that smell?
Have you been planting garlic?
I found a job.
Soon,
the greatest bento eatery will be born.
Just wait. Coming soon.
Hey, who let you use my bathroom?
Really...I found a job.
I'll share water and power bills.
This guy's determined to stay here?!
Hey, Kang Tae Bong.
Come out now.
Aren't you coming out?
Hey!
Really! My eyes got tainted again!
Now you're interested?!
Seeing me naked.
Who asked you to barge in?
And you took over my bathroom.
How can you be so mean to a homeless person?
Think about it.
It's a single woman's home.
Suddenly a guy barges in and says he's staying.
What woman won't ignore it, right?
Strictly speaking...
What's it called...?
Trespassing.
Right, trespassing.
You know? You're doing it.
You hate being with me?
Or you're afraid of people's opinions?
Right.
Do others matter?
Of course.
I'm a woman.
I'll marry in the future.
Though I don't know who my hubby will be,
I won't do something betraying him.
I held onto this principle until now.
Got it?
Even if we're not involved,
our living together is obvious.
If I defend myself,
who'd believe me? Right?
You look so cute now.
I'm not joking.
I'm also not joking.
Take it.
Look for a place tomorrow.
Hey, Kang Tae Bong.
Then we can never start fresh!
If I take back the $3000,
anything I say is only worth $3000 to you.
Anything I do would only be worth $3000.
However hard I try,
our relationship would only be worth $3000.
Don't you get it?!
I'm sorry for yelling.
Give me time
until I earn money and find a place.
Till then, help me out.
I'll avoid being seen by neighbours.
Your friends won't find out.
I'll keep it a secret.
I am sorry.
For a period only, do me a favour.
Give me an espresso.
Oh Dal Ja!
Why? What? What's going on?
Nothing.
What's up? Nothing.
You're bored with nothing to do.
What?
What, what is it?
That guy came in.
What guy?
Tae Bong. Kang Tae Bong.
Kang Tae... Ah, your spare tyre.
He insisted on staying at my place temporarily. What do I do?
What? H-e-e-y...
Great. You finally did it!
I thought that'd never happen.
Awesome. Well done!
Let me kiss you.
Don't joke! It's serious.
Who's joking? I sincerely wish you the best.
What did Manager Go say?
I haven't told her. I lied to her.
Oh Dal Ja, are you crazy?
No way! No!
Never!
You're right.
She'd react that way.
The real problem is...
he wants to date me.
What are you saying?
- Weren't you two dating? - What?
Ah, he doesn't know about our contract.
No. We weren't serious all this time.
Hey...Oh Dal Ja.
What crap, making love a joke.
You tainted love's sanctity.
You must be sincere with love...
Do you know true love can be heart-breaking?
I have a headache now.
Here now...let me ask this.
Is your heart with Rep. Eom
or the spare tyre?
Or still with me?
Forget it.
I'm asking who you like?
Why keep asking?
At this moment,
a person needing your answer is sitting behind you.
Have you been well?
Yes.
[ How long has he been here ? ]
[ I don't know the specifics ... ! ]
You've been busy with the coming spring project?
It's going well.
Right, didn't you want to see the musical?
There's an 8p.m. show tonight.
Shall I collect you? Or meet earlier?
Dinner would be good.
Well, I have a lot of work.
I'll go to the venue.
I see. Alright.
See you there.
I'm busy, I must go.
See you.
See that?
He's not joking.
He's so busy.
Shut up.
I shouldn't have invited her to dinner?
No, it's alright.
I left at the right time?
Yes, Rep.
Okay.
The index you asked me to hand in yesterday.
Excuse me...
about yesterday's incident with Wee Seon Joo...
As Team Manager, you must stick to your principles
but you shouldn't judge Wee Seon Joo like that.
Married or divorced...
it's not who's right or wrong.
It's about choice.
The real problem is,
everyone's too frivolous...
too naïve, too shallow.
Life has a deeper meaning.
It's burdensome.
Wee Seon Joo who's divorced,
or Oh Dal Ja involved with a married man,
are immature in my eyes.
Even so,
we're learning through life's hard knocks.
And with our pain
and all our brokenness,
we bear the weight of living.
So, you want lenience?
No...but...
But?
I hope you put aside your prejudice.
Even a strong man can't withstand bigoted comments.
Next week's VIP list
is to be done by tonight.
My bias against you remains.
I can't stand seeing you.
Nothing will change.
To protect ourselves,
to appear stronger,
deep in one's heart,
perhaps there's a brick wall?
As we age, the brick wall strengthens,
making it hard to accept another person.
It also makes it hard for another to accept us.
In the end, we brick ourselves behind the wall.
Will we be lonelier?
Perhaps loneliness is more bearable than pain?
Hoy.
Ah! You just finished?
Didn't you get a job?
You got fired so soon?
Isn't it Saturday?
It's a lunch eatery for working people,
with no weekend customers.
I thought of going home
but I have no apartment key.
If I'd waited outside your place,
there'd be gossip by passing ajummas.
If that happens, you'll get mad.
So I came here
to go home with you.
However I look at it, we're impossible, Tae Bong.
I'm not confident.
I'm not confident enough to develop our relationship.
Now I see, Oh Dal Ja,
you're a scaredy-cat, huh?
Right, I'm a scaredy-cat.
Living peacefully is best.
I don't want a tiring life.
If I date you,
how complicated might it get?
Who knows how much we'll go through.
I...don't have confidence.
Even if I loved you, I lack confidence.
We still have to live.
If you do fall in love with me, what will you do?
Hel...
Hello?
Dal Ja, can you come here now?
Seon Joo.
What are you doing? Leave!
Get out!
Move!
What? Why isn't she here?
Is she stuck in traffic?
The phone is switched off. After the beep...
What now? Why's her phone off?
Did her battery die?
Seon Joo.
Seon Joo, are you alright?
[ Notice ]
Look here, you guys, why are you in her house?
Get out of here now!
We can't leave.
I'll call the police, really!
Call. Call the cops.
This woman owes me money.
Her ex-husband took off with our money.
It's her ex-husband's matter. Why come here?
You guys are so funny.
Get up quickly!
Get out!
Sheesh.
You hit me?
It's nothing to do with you.
Gangsters threatening and harming others
are police targets, you know?
What? So?
Trespassing on private property...
with proof of physical damage,
is a crime under Code 366,
with 3 years jail or $7000 fine.
Know that?
The phone is switched off..
In one minute, the show begins. Everyone, please find your seats.
Pay me the money.
Then I'll go.
Did Wee Seon Joo sign the loan?
The husband borrowed money. The couple is responsible.
Do you know for what purpose the money was used?
I don't know.
He invested with a trusted friend. It ended like this.
The money wasn't used to maintain the couple's living.
If it was for the husband's sole use,
Wee Seon Joo isn't responsibile for the debt.
Her husband swindled my money.
He gave her property when they got divorced.
That's why.
Got it? She's implicated.
Did you receive any property from your ex-husband at divorce?
No.
Did he give you any compensation?
No.
She said no!
She received nothing.
This is a big joke.
I'll sue you for deception.
Go and sue her.
Take an opportunity to reveal the violence you committed.
Let's solve it all at once.
Ms Wee Seon Joo has 99% probability of winning.
- What do you mean? - If you have unresolved debts,
deal with Wee Seon Joo's ex-husband.
If you disturb M. Wee Seon Joo again,
we'll take appropriate action.
Oh, Kang Tae Bong. Brilliant!
Hey, kid, you're kiddin' me.
What do you do? Don't say you're a lawyer?
You're right. I am one.
A year ago, I was with Lee & Jang Law Firm. I'm taking a break.
I'll be Ms. Wee Seon Joo's legal adviser from now on.
You have anything else to say?
- Hey. - Yeah.
- We're off. - Yeah.
Sheesh.
Are you okay? Were you hurt?
No.
We'll cancel the Seizure Order at Court tomorrow.
Sure. Let Tae Bong handle it.
He seems expert.
Why didn't you act earlier?
If you'd taken legal action, this disturbance wouldn't occur.
Talk about it next time.
[ Seon Joo ]
[ Dal Ja ]
Hello?
I'm sorry. Something came up.
Hello?
I'm sorry, Rep. Eom. Something urgent came up.
What happened?
It's complicated. Talk later.
Was it work?
Ah, yes. Kind of related.
So, did you solve it?
Yes, I'm home now. I'm tired.
I'll call tomorrow.
You...you...
I'm sorry. I'll call you again.
I'm so sorry I didn't make it.
Well then...
Me alone is fine?
It's fine. If I leave, Seon Joo will be lonely.
But tell me...
Is it true?
You said you're a lawyer.
It's not true?
The first fact about me, Kang Tae Bong,
is I've never lied to you.
You worked at Lee & Jang?
Want to call them to confirm it?
You cooked it up.
You're incapable.
You're at it again.
Go in. We'll talk later.
Anyway, thanks for chasing the bad guys away.
You're like Superman.
Second fact about me:
I'm way different from Superman.
I'm an ordinary 27 year old guy, dreaming of my own bento eatery.
Really...
Goodnight, Dal Ja.
That pest.
Aren't you going home?
It's alright.
You have to work tomorrow.
It's only 30 minutes away.
I'll get up early, go home, and go to work.
I was a bit anxious she'd push my hand away...
but she didn't.
I am 33. I feel as if I got rid of a brick in my heart.
It's meditation time.
You are very angry now.
Filled with unbearable anger.
Close your eyes. Count backwards from 3.
Three, two, one...
Seon Joo. It's Shin Sae Do.
Open the door quickly. Open up quickly.
Dal Ja. It's Eom Ki Joong.
I saw your lights on.
Come out and talk.
Dal Ja. Oh Dal Ja.
Dal Ja. Let's talk.
Let's talk, Oh Dal Ja.
While everyone was fretting all night,
I slept soundly because I was rid of the brick in my heart.
Oh...
Dal...
Ja...
My attorney!
Dal Ja! My darling snob.