So I got beaten up.
Who?
Who beat you up?
The director of the orphanage.
Tell me more in detail.
Since I was four,
I had to show my specialty whenever the sponsors visited the orphanage.
I hosted the event because I was cute and good at talking.
But I made mistakes every time.
Then I was dragged by the director...
and got beaten up with a wooden stick.
I had my arms and legs broken dozens of times.
Once, I injured my head and had to go through a serious operation.
I put up with it until I turned 16.
I thought I'd die at this rate and ran away.
How could that happen?
I still have nightmares.
I feel anxious whenever I think about those times.
It suffocates me.
So...
how did you manage to live...
after you ran away from that place?
I've had so many jobs including a deliveryman.
That's how I passed the GED.
I'm proud of you.
You got through all that...
and came this far.
No matter how much I struggle to escape from it,
I'm always the scared child...
who's crying in fear.
Thank you for telling me everything.
You finally got to share your story,
so you just need to go forward now.
You'll get treated...
and overcome them one by one.
I don't think I can escape from it.
That's not true.
You can overcome it if you get treated.
I'll help you.
I'll listen to all your stories.
If you suffer,
I'll suffer with you.
If you tremble in fear,
I'll hug you.
We just need to overcome it that way.
You told me this once.
That you'd take a step closer to me each day.
Let's try...
taking a step closer to the pain...
each day.
And we'll get over it little by little.
I'm proud of you.
What's the matter?
Did something happen to Bum Woo again?
He got hurt a little.
Why again?
Something happened.
He's now so used to interrupting your life.
He causes trouble whenever things go great between you and Do Hyun.
Don't talk so badly about him. I don't want to hear it.
You completely fell for him, didn't you?
He's in a difficult situation, and I simply want to help him.
Why would you help him? He's got his agency.
Mr. Kim should be helping him, not you.
I want to.
I want to be by his side when he's in pain.
What about Do Hyun?
I have no time to think about him right now.
See?
You fell hard for him.
My feelings toward him aren't romantic.
He's like my brother. I don't want to turn a blind eye on him.
Have such feelings toward your real sister, Sung Ah.
Don't give foolish excuses.
Anyway, that's how I feel, so don't say anything.
Poor Do Hyun.
He seems to have a borderline personality disorder...
caused by his childhood experience.
What symptoms do people have with it?
They can't trust themselves.
They have problems controlling their emotions.
Their human relationships may be impulsive.
He didn't show anything strange...
other than being overly anxious.
He must've gotten over the symptoms with his strong willpower.
I see.
- Bum Woo. - Yes?
Don't give up on me.
I'll go one step closer to you from now on.
Don't.
Why?
I'll be glad if you are good to me.
But if my illness worsens again,
I'll feel so humiliated that I won't be able to see you again.
I found out about your sorrow.
And I want to share that sorrow with you.
Please don't.
It'll spread to you too.
Please remain brave and bright.
I'll see you later.
Did he just dump me?
Still, I'll go closer to him step by step.
- Mr. Chairman. - Yes?
Director Shin Dong Woo is here to see you.
I'm here because I have something to ask.
Go ahead.
Please answer me honestly,
man to man.
I will.
Did you decide not to get back together...
partly because of me?
Please answer me.
I can't say it's not because of you.
Can I have hope then?
In my perspective,
I'd like to tell you not to do that.
It's burdensome...
to see my woman...
have feelings for another man...
who's young and competent.
How are her feelings toward me?
You must know better.
I won't answer that question.
But...
I can tell you this one thing.
She's...
confused.
It doesn't mean that she wants to open up to you.
Thank you for answering me honestly.
I want to bet my hope...
on the fact that she's confused.
I'm betting my hope...
on the fact that she tells me everything...
about how she feels.
Do Hyun must really want to open the restaurant,
seeing how passionate he is.
He'll be successful in everything with such an attitude.
There was a reason why he became a top actor after all.
Man Soo.
Ma'am.
I hope you like me.
Please tell good things about me to Do Na as well.
I can't say things easily to her.
You're starring in this coming drama.
And you're living with her.
So please help me out.
Do you not like me by any chance?
Why would I not?
I met you a few times at JU Group's anniversary parties.
It felt like you didn't like me much.
That's because I didn't know you well.
After working with you,
I thought you would be a good fit for Director Ha.
Really?
Thank you. Thank you, ma'am.
Leave it. I'll do it all.
That's okay.
Gosh.
I'm home.
Hey.
- What happened? - With what?
I heard Lara will be in that drama too.
- Yes. - Then you should quit.
Did you agree to direct Team B because of her?
Writer Yoon wants her.
What if something happens between you two again?
That's what I'm hoping for.
You must be crazy.
If you keep acting like that,
Lara will have fun with your heart!
I want her to do that.
Don't you care about me at all?
- How can you betray me? - Aunt.
I know very well that you think of me as your child.
But for now,
I just want to follow my heart.
Even if you were my mother,
I would have done the same thing.
Are you going to be like this? Do you want me to die?
Hey!
I heard from Director Ha...
that you love cake.
That's why I bought one of each.
Is this why you wanted to see me?
Yes. I want to do everything I can if it's something you like.
I won't fall for something like this.
- Then what can I do? - What are you talking about?
I told you, I'm not interested in you.
I'm not asking you to marry me.
Can't you think of me as a friend?
I'll be satisfied with that.
If we're not going to get married, why should we meet?
Do you only meet men with marriage in mind?
- Yes. - I even like that side of you.
Some people separate dating from marrying.
I'm not interested in women who would date just anyone...
and then break up with them.
However, you don't think of me as a man.
What do you think about being friends first?
I don't want to be friends with someone so old.
I may be old,
but I'm young at heart.
Do you want to go to a club?
I don't go to clubs.
I knew it. You're so perfect.
I hate clubs too.
How about this?
How about a friend who's like "Daddy-Long-Legs"?
Someone who can do anything you want for you.
Okay?
I'll become your Daddy-Long-Legs.
Hey! What happened to your diet?
I gave up.
When did you even start?
This cake is so delicious.
I got myself a Daddy-Long-Legs.
Mr. Kim?
I don't have anything to lose.
You're being so evil.
You know how he feels about you. You're only getting what you want.
You can never be sure of someone's feelings.
If I call him Daddy-Long-Legs, maybe he'll become my husband.
You're sly.
You should be like me.
Do Hyun is trying so hard. Can't you be more open to him?
I plan on taking a step forward toward Bum Woo.
Hey! What about Do Hyun?
Mom.
Mom!
What? Yes?
What's wrong with you these days? You zone out so often.
I was thinking of the drama.
Isn't it nice you get to shoot with Do Na again?
Of course.
I told you. She has a soft heart.
If she really didn't want to cast you,
you wouldn't have gotten the role.
Even if the writer wanted you,
Do Na is stubborn. She wouldn't have let it happen.
I feel like I was approved by your sister as an actor.
I'm proud of myself.
You deserve to be proud.
I have to work...
after practice. I'll be home late.
- Don't wait up for me. - Don't be too late.
Bye.
I want to go further.
No. I want to be with you until the end.
Why aren't you two talking?
You should say something if I sent you two episodes.
It's good, but...
isn't it too much for the character to try to commit suicide...
in the first episode?
She was treated harshly by the customers.
She was treated like trash.
The situation is good,
but I think it's overdoing it for her to try and commit suicide.
Also, I wish the female protagonist would be someone stronger.
What about you, Director Shin?
I agree with Director Ha on that respect.
What about you?
I think if the protagonist was such a weak person,
the viewers wouldn't like it.
Fine, fine. The three of you don't like it.
That must mean I'm wrong.
I'll edit it.
Gosh.
Writer Yoon must like you.
We had to fight overnight for me to get her...
to edit anything.
I tend to be good at winning someone's trust.
I'm good at persuading people too.
I'm the crazy one for bringing it up.
I want you to quit the drama.
What?
Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?
Dong Woo will be directing Team B.
How can you be on the drama?
The writer asked me.
If you're human, you should have declined.
You know how he feels. How can you accept it?
Also, why are you dragging on with your ex-husband?
I'm pushing it back because I want to work.
You're despicable.
You want to work...
and shake up Dong Woo's feelings.
Are you killing 2 birds with 1 stone?
What is it? Are you happy?
Are you ecstatic because a young man is head over heels for you?
I have no such intentions.
You need to be honest with yourself.
Do you really not have any feelings for Dong Woo?
- I don't. - What a joke.
I know you're enjoying it.
"Lara isn't dead yet."
"A man 15 years my junior is begging for my hand."
You must be so happy.
If you're going to keep doing this, I'm going to leave.
Just quit the drama, and go back to being a rich wife.
I can't do that.
I'm an actress. I want to act.
You can't call yourself an actress!
Sure.
I may not be much right now,
but I'm going to give my all to acting.
Then one day,
I'll become an actress who is talented at acting.
What a joke.
A pretty face like you can never become a good actress.
You should know your limit.
It's been a while, Writer Yoon.
Yes, it's been a while.
What brings you here?
Can I sit down?
Yes, go ahead.
- What would you like to drink? - Just water, please.
Hot chocolate for me. If not, just water.
Hey, I came because I wanted to ask you a favor.
What is it?
It's about the Madam Jung role in "After This Night".
I really want to play it.
We already confirmed Lara for it.
I already know,
but wouldn't I be better for the role?
I'm good with such characters.
That's why I didn't cast you.
It's too similar to the roles you've played before.
That's why I'm willing to cut down on...
No, no. I've made up my mind.
How about this?
Two, party, party, shake the party
Everybody, come on
Perch in Jeju Island, a living perch
Here is a performer, everybody, shake the party
Let's go
You worked hard.
By the way, I was impressed by Writer Yoon.
What?
What happened?
Hwa Im begged Writer Yoon that she's willing to cut down...
her fees to play Madam Jung.
However, Writer Yoon declined.
"No, I've made up my mind."
Considering that, her casting you...
is a miracle.
I'm sure that Hwa Im gets many offers.
Why does she want the role that my mother got?
Your mother? Do you mean Lara?
I consider Do Na's mother like my own.
You always count your chickens before they hatch.
By the way,
can you find me a teacher for singing and dancing?
I can't let Bum Woo beat me.
I have to dance.
These are running shoes.
Put these on, and run without thinking.
Release the anger inside of you.
I'm taking one step closer to you.
Stop caring about me so much.
I can't do that.
I know that you're doing it out of pity.
Can you read my mind?
How do you know?
- Please... - I think I like you.
I'm always...
curious about you.
"What is he doing?" "What is he eating?"
"What is he thinking?"
If it's not because I like you,
what is it?
I love you very much.
- Isn't that a good thing? - That's why I can't.
I can't let someone I love become unhappy.
What makes you so sure?
I know myself too well.
Thank you for the present.
I can't believe...
that you became an actress that writers seek out.
Congratulations.
I don't know if I'll do a good job of playing such a strong character.
I'll help you with acting.
Your acting is outdated.
Don't underestimate me.
I reviewed and observed a lot of your acting.
Trust me.
You must be happy to work with Do Na.
Yes.
Isn't Team B's director Shin Dong Woo?
How do you know that?
I met him.
He wanted to know how you really feel.
What did you tell him?
Between two men,
he wanted an honest answer.
I told him that you are confused.
Why did you say that?
You should've told him that we're getting back together.
I don't want to be a coward.
I know that you aren't sure.
I didn't want to deny it.
He said that...
it gives him hope.
You shouldn't have said that.
You said that you'd let me use you.
You're right.
Don't try to run away.
Just face your true feelings.
Come in.
Are you feeling better?
Of course. I feel as good as new.
Have a seat.
I came to say something.
I don't want to listen.
Do you know what I'll say?
I know by looking at your face.
You want to tell me to get lost.
I know that you saved my life.
So I'm grateful...
Don't say anymore.
Whatever you say,
my feelings won't change.
I'm starting to like Bum Woo.
Before you get hurt more,
I thought I should tell you.
Bum Woo told me that he'd give up.
He's still pushing me away.
Is it only you who like him?
I care about him.
You misunderstand your care for him...
as love.
I may have misunderstood,
but I'll get closer to him.
I'll continue what I've been doing.
Do Hyun.
If you do,
it'll be too hard for me. Please don't.
I want to stop,
but what about my feelings?
I can't let my feelings go to waste.
I can't stop.
I clearly told you how I feel.
Even if I act cold to you,
I hope you won't get hurt as much.
I'll get hurt if necessary.
Until I give up willingly,
I'll go after you.
I told you how I feel.
I'm leaving.
It hurts more than being stabbed.
- Why me? - Why me?
Why do you both lack so much confidence?
It hasn't been long since I made a comeback,
so I'm amazed at the fact that you wanted to cast me.
Me too.
I'm just a rookie actor, but you cast me as the main character.
I'm grateful for that,
but I'm also curious to know why.
I saw the scene where Jin dies in "Acanthus".
And that's why I chose to cast you.
Do I need to explain more?
- Director Ha. - Yes, Writer Yoon.
Your homework is to make sure both these actors...
become confident.
Okay.
Hey.
How can you eat...
while Dong Woo is drinking in misery?
What's your problem?
It's because your mother threw a fit at Dong Woo.
Let's talk outside.
Your mother should be embarrassed in front of the family...
so that she comes to her senses.
- Mother, let's go in. - What's going on?
Why are you leaving? Are you embarrassed?
Why do you keep doing this to my mom?
What did she do so wrong?
Your mom seduced my nephew.
Do you understand me?
She's my nephew's fiancee.
Do you know how coy she acts in between them?
Please stop. That's enough.
Why are you creating this mess when it's over?
You're the same.
You are aware of the relationship between your mom and Dong Woo.
How could you let Dong Woo...
direct the drama in which your mother plays?
What is she talking about?
- Mother. - Goodness.
- Grandmother. - Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Give me some water.
Here you go.
Was that woman Shin Hwa Im?
Yes.
What does she mean by her nephew...
being seduced by your mother?
Shin Hwa Im's nephew is Director Shin.
Director Shin has a crush on Lara.
I don't know what to say, Mother.
I think she came to vent her anger on her.
It's because I didn't deal with it properly.
Did you give her a reason to act that way?
Lara hasn't done anything wrong.
She seemed to lack common sense.
She doesn't consider what her nephew did wrong.
Why is she causing a scene in front of the wrong person?
Aunt.
What have you been doing these days?
What is it? Did I do something wrong?
While you're suffering,
I couldn't stand her being happy by getting a role in a drama.
I embarrassed her in front of her family. So what?
What did Lara do wrong?
The feeling isn't mutual. You should talk to me instead.
How could you even go there?
And you, Ha Kyung.
You should have stopped her. Why did you go with her?
And you're not my fiancee.
- Dong Woo. - Don't scold her.
I told her to come.
You have someone whom you should marry.
She keeps confusing you, so I wanted to embarrass her.
Don't you have any manners?
Manners? Do you think I care about that right now?
I'm very disappointed in you.
How dare he?
Hey!
(Director Shin)
- Hello. - I'm sorry.
Let's talk inside.
I apologize.
My aunt was out of line.
I apologize for giving you a hard time.
I understand how your aunt must feel.
Her precious nephew...
likes an older woman who has three children.
She must be very upset.
However, embarrassing Lara...
won't make a difference.
Yes, you're right.
Therefore,
don't cause more trouble.
Get over her.
Why won't you answer me?
Will you let your aunt keep giving Lara a hard time?
I'm sorry, but I can't do that.
You can't keep liking her when she doesn't like you.
It's rude.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
Director Shin.
Even if Lara is being swayed because of you,
even if it's difficult to give up on her,
please do what my grandmother said.
I'll try,
but I can't guarantee it.
Just try to lose feelings for her.
I wish I could do that.
I'm sorry about...
what happened today.
Go back inside. It's cold.
Where are you going?
- I'll be away for a while. - Will you...
leave me all alone?
I'm sorry, Aunt.
I can't live here with you.
Kill me before you go.
Aunt.
I can't let you go.
How could I let you leave?
I can't do that.
It's only temporary.
I'll be back when my thoughts are clear.
Dong Woo, Dong Woo!
Director Shin.
Hey, I came to the right place.
Why do you ask if there's an extra room?
I need to stay here for a while.
Why? What's going on?
It's hard to stay home.
You can't stay here. The room is too small.
It's okay. I adapt well.
Let's go inside. It's cold.
- Which way is it? - This way.
(Chungho Residence)
Don't drink so fast.
I want to get drunk and sleep.
Why did you leave home?
I wanted to be alone.
Won't Hwa Im worry?
Just think that I must have some kind of reason.
I know you can't drink much.
I drink often these days, so I can drink more.
- Bum Woo. - Yes?
Did you get over Do Na?
Yes.
How did you do it?
How do you get over someone?
I really want to know.
Tell me how it's possible.
I force myself to stop.
When I miss her, I run in the park.
When I want to hold her hand, I put my hand in my pocket.
I discourage myself.
I can't do it.
I tell myself that I can't.
Where's a good place to run around here?
I almost went crazy from missing you.
Hang in there.
I'll look for a way.
Joon Ho is late today.
He's been coming home early these days.
Maybe he's meeting a buyer.
- Hye Mi. - Yes, Father.
When are your parents getting back together?
Mom just got cast in a new drama.
I think they're postponing it.
Really?
She started a new drama already?
Is it another petty role again?
What do you mean, petty?
She got more scenes closer to the end.
Her acting was good as well.
This time, it's a bigger role.
Is it?
Anyway, it's a good thing she made a comeback.
It'd be a waste to let her talent rot.
She'll quit acting once they get back together, right?
I think she plans to continue.
It'll ruin the company's image. Why does she want to continue?
Women should have jobs too.
You always nag at me because you're always home.
What is it?
They made you medicine too.
It would work better if we both take it.
Throw it out in the toilet.
What's wrong with you?
Isn't it better to have a baby?
Then I wouldn't be so angry while waiting for you.
I don't want to have a child so you can have something to do.
I want to have one when I'm ready.
What do you need to get ready?
I just started a new business. It's too hectic to have a baby.
Let's have a baby...
when the both of us are ready.
Your parents are rushing me.
What can they do if we can't have one?
I'm tired. I'm going to bed.
Hey.
You definitely gave up on Do Na, right?
Yes.
Even if she gives her heart to you?
My heart is set.
You have to keep your promise.
Okay.
I'll kill you if you break it.
I know.
Okay.
Just treat her as you do now.
Please look after her.
Don't say things like that.
You sound like you're still confused with your feelings.
Okay. I won't do it again.
They're scripts to the first two episodes.
I'll read it thoroughly and analyze the character.
You should.
Also,
I'm sorry.
You went through all that because of me.
When you say that,
are you admitting...
that you had something to do with what happened to Director Shin?
Well...
No, that's not the case.
It's fine, then.
Why is Do Na in our room?
She dropped off the script.
- Did the script come out? - Yes.
I'll really work hard from now.
It's not like you didn't before.
(Chungho Residence)
The script is out.
You should be honored...
that the director came all the way to pass on the script.
Please email it to me next time.
Are you acting high and mighty...
now that I opened up to you?
It makes me uncomfortable to see you aside from work.
Too bad.
You made moves on me when I asked you to stop too.
- It's different from... - Nothing changed.
I just got to know more about you,
and you're pushing me away because of your illness.
It's nice. The tension keeps me on my toes.
Let's keep it up like this.
I'll be going in.
You must have felt the same before.
Director Shin.
Do Na.
How can you stay at a residence?
I feel comfortable there.
Hey, what's up with Bum Woo anyway?
Why is he pushing you away when you opened up to him?
Bum Woo is suffering an illness.
- An illness? - Yes.
When he was young,
he was abused by the orphanage's director.
He suffers from borderline personality disorder.
I see.
I can understand now...
why Bum Woo acted that way.
Please act like you don't know anything in front of him.
He thinks it's humiliating for others to know...
about his illness.
Okay, I understand.
What's your plan?
I don't think Lara will change her mind.
Do Na.
Yes?
You and Bum Woo...
have something only the two of you can connect on, right?
Yes. We do.
Same with me.
I think Lara and I...
have something like that too.
Although I should act like I don't notice it.
Why is love so difficult?
I don't know.
But you know,
you shouldn't complain in front of me.
What are you doing?
Did you eat kalbi?
You have a nose of a dog.
With who?
With Mr. Kim?
I told him I didn't want to go, but he dragged me out.
What can I do?
Did you eat for 10 people again?
I went with a man. Of course I didn't do that.
I only ate seven portions today.
And yet he still likes you?
He said I looked pleasant when I eat.
- You're so lucky. - Why?
Your love life is moving smoothly.
Love life? We're just friends.
I can bet my name on this.
You'll end up marrying him.
No way! What? How...
Why would you say that?
Why? Don't act oblivious.
How is it going with Bum Woo?
I'm dribbling alone these days.
There's no team play at all.
I'm worried your grandma will find out and get disappointed.
Once Bum Woo changes his mind,
I'll act sweet to Grandma and turn her heart too.
Yes?
What do you mean you want to change everything?
I don't like it at all.
I read it over,
and it's garbage.
Did she drink?
Yes. A lot.
Writer Yoon, please calm down.
You should sit down.
No...
The script is fine. No, it's great.
You don't know anything because you're a newbie.
The script doesn't make sense at all.
There are too many coincidences.
It doesn't speak to the cause and effect law.
Director Shin also complimented the script.
That's only because he and I are friends.
I can't let you use this useless script...
to make a drama.
I need to rewrite it.
No, wait. Writer Yoon.
You should just rest today.
You should think about it again tomorrow.
I'm going to rewrite it.
Hey, I'm going to rewrite the script.
What?
Why do you look so tired?
Don't even ask.
I was with Writer Yoon at her studio until now.
She stayed up all night rewriting the script.
Tomorrow, she'll say the original script was better.
- What? - She was drunk, wasn't she?
- Yes. - When she gets drunk,
she always throws a fit and says...
she wants to rewrite the script.
My gosh, I didn't even know that.
I thought I was going to die.
She asked me for my opinion...
every time she wrote a new dialogue.
I guess she still hasn't gotten rid of that nasty habit.
Good work.
I'll treat you to a hangover soup. Let's go.
I'll move back into your house.
No.
You're just trying to make Director Shin give up on you.
I'm...
your friend, not your hideout.
If you're coming to me to escape...
when you haven't even made up your mind,
I refuse.
I don't know what I should do.
Just focus on work for now.
After our divorce,
I focused only on work...
so that I wouldn't think about you.
Although that didn't prevent me from thinking about you.
But time did fly.
Time can only heal...
the problem you have right now.
Lara. Lara!
Lara!
(Emergency Medical Center)
Please hurry.
(Emergency Medical Center)
(Restricted)
Thank you for being patient during your checkup.
You should get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow.
Thank you.
Thank you for everything.
You'll be fine.
Don't worry.
It's cold.
Is it something serious?
(Director of Neurology, Yoon Jin Seok)
Tell me, Doctor Yoon.
She has terminal brain tumor.
How can you not give me a script?
(What are you saying?)
If you reach out to me...
I'm sorry.
Was that the right line?
Why did it feel wrong?
Just get changed...
- I didn't laugh. - My gosh.
I like you so much.
(I like you so much.)
She's laughing. You can't laugh.
I didn't know you'd say something...
so corny...
- You didn't know, did you? - No.
- I didn't know either. - I really didn't know.
Lara is...
Hang in there.
Hang in there?
(Hang in there until we meet again!)