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JO SUK (28) ASPIRING WEBTOON ARTIST
I'm not good at anything.
I never have been.
Naturally, I got bad grades in school.
GRADE 11 MIDTERM RANKING
395 - JO SUK
You're the lowest!
You're really something. Aren't you even embarrassed?
Hey, watch your tongue!
There were some people who didn't see it as a problem.
Personality is more important than appearance.
Don't make fun of his looks.
He has to live like this for the rest of his life!
Something else mattered to them.
I tried my best to be good at sports.
We must win, no matter what!
Oh, no! We're losing.
-What the hell? -Pull, pull!
We won!
That day, I realized you have more places to be hit when you're tall.
Needless to say, I've never had a girlfriend.
I've often seen you at this library. Will you go out with me?
Excuse me. Could you give me an answer to this?
I've often seen you at this library. Will you go out with me?
THE NEXT DAY
Can you give me your answer to the note I gave you yesterday?
Sure.
Eighteen.
What? Eighteen? (Sib Phal = eighteen / Siphal = Fuck You)
There must be some misunderstanding.
I asked you... to go out with me.
Yeah, I saw it.
That's my answer.
Anyway, that's me.
Suk! Suk!
Do me a favor.
-Get me some soy sauce and-- -Mom!
-Do I look like I'm not doing anything? -Yeah.
USELESS COMPUTER, USELESS PICTURES, USELESS SON
I'm really busy.
-I have to go. -Where?
Where are you going?
I may not have been good at anything, but the world has changed.
All I need is one great skill. That's how the world works now.
Like this cartoon I drew.
You call this a cartoon? Do you even know how the world is nowadays?
I mean, what have you drawn here?
-What's your name? -I'm Jo Suk.
Whatever. You can't just walk in here with this crap.
And why did you choose historical stuff for a webtoon?
It's about Prince Sado.
If this is wrong, what should I draw?
First, you must reflect the latest trend.
Take a look at popular webtoons, like Cheese in the Trap.
That was made into a TV show.
Even if it's historical, try going in that direction...
-Like, "Sado in the Rice Chest." -What?
This sounds good. This sounds terrific!
A historical romantic thriller, Sado in the Rice Chest!
One spring day,
a new royal servant, Seol, meets...
Prince Sado!
However, Sado has an unspeakable secret.
Prince Sado?
He has seven personalities.
Remember this. March 2nd, in the 29th year of King Yeong-jo, 2 p.m.,
the moment I fell in love with you.
Adding to that, Sado's private life has been a problem in the palace.
I expected a prince to be different.
Is that different enough?
I'm so sorry...
for not being different.
Ultimately, the king decides to lock Sado up in the rice chest,
but Sado figures out the king's intention and runs away.
So, the chase begins.
Faster!
You're telling me... to draw something like that?
That'd be way better than this!
-Hey! -Yes?
Mr. Cho!
Come take a look at this.
Wow, he has no drawing skills at all.
Why does this man have a hexagon for a face?
That's what I mean.
What's more, this is historical stuff!
Is it? Really?
Historical stuff.
Hello.
Hey, you!
-Who are you? -It's me, Jo Suk.
Right, Jo Suk.
I love your webtoons. You're great!
You're the first one to debut among us.
No, it's nothing.
Don't be so modest.
All I want to do is draw what I want.
That's because you don't know. After a year or so, you run out of ideas.
That's why I'm taking a break and going on a trip.
Well, good luck.
Keep the change.
You're so full of yourself!
You have no respect for the viewers.
Jerk. Complaining like that after only one year...
Why don't you give me your job if you hate it that much?
Just wait until I'm famous...
I told him not to mix whites with colors.
JO'S CHICKEN
JO CHUL WANG (57) NOTE: HE'S A PIECE OF WORK
No customers!
I haven't done much today, but it's already 6 p.m.
I should go home.
What? It's closed? A chicken place that's closed at six?
I've never seen this place open. It's out of business, I guess. Let's go.
Bro, want to have a drink tonight? When do you get off work?
All the senior employees are still working.
Ah, I see. You can't go home until they go home.
That's why I'm sitting here, doing nothing.
Keep doing what you're doing. You gotta be careful when you're a new hire.
JO JOON (32)
NEW HIRE: CAN'T GO HOME BECAUSE OF ASSISTANT MANAGER MR. KIM
MR. KIM: CAN'T GO HOME BECAUSE OF MANAGER MR. PARK
MR. PARK: CAN'T GO HOME BECAUSE OF SENIOR MANAGER MR. SEO
MR. SEO: CAN'T GO HOME BECAUSE OF DIRECTOR MR. EOM
MR. EOM: CAN'T GO HOME BECAUSE OF THE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
NO ONE IS WORKING RIGHT NOW
Why are you so early?
There were no customers, so I closed the shop on time.
On time, huh?
Oh, what's the use?
What are you doing?
I was gonna order some pig feet. Good ones.
Who looks at coupon books these days? So primitive...
A smartphone can do everything!
I'll do it for you!
-Done! -Oh, you know how to do things like that?
Everyone does.
Buy some pig feet. Good ones.
There's nothing a smartphone can't do.
It's hard to make a living.
Mom, where are my everyday clothes?
They're in the veranda. I washed them!
Mom, why do they look like this?
I can't believe he is my son, too.
Didn't I tell you not to mix your whites with jeans?
Don't touch my food, you bums.
Frying chickens all day long is hard work!
-I have a job now! -I really want to eat that!
USELESS SON, $300 OPERATING LOSS/MONTH
FIRST SALARY TO BE DEPOSITED
Right, you're making money now.
-Mom, I'm the best, right? -I have no other options.
Mom, soon, I'll be a real cartoonist.
I met with a guy at a webtoon company today, and I think it's gonna happen.
-Really? -Really?
-What is it?
Sado in the Rice Chest.
That sounds better than I expected.
THE SOUND OF YOUR HEART
Private Kim!
Private Kim! No!
Private Kim!
Hey, you in the back!
What are you doing?
I got caught up in my emotions!
You're a North Korean soldier, right? Private Kim is a South Korean soldier!
He's not on your side!
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry!
Can I go to the bathroom?
Oh, crap! I'm not going to be paid today.
That sucker won't stop nagging me.
What a nasty guy! Way too obsessed with details.
No one will probably notice if I don't go back.
I'll just take a nap.
JO'S CHICKEN
My primary job is to run this chicken place.
I cashed in my entire retirement fund to open this place,
but running my own business wasn't as easy as I thought it'd be.
And soon, I got a series of second jobs.
I'll pay you $8 if you glue 100 eyes.
-A hundred eyes? -Yes.
Yes, all right.
-All done. -Oh, you're fast!
What the hell is this?
I'm not paying you!
Do you have a package for No. 412?
Oh, the apples sent from Daegu!
Yeah, that's right.
Oh, they were delicious!
What? You ate them?
-Why? -The note said to give it to me.
-What? -The note said, "Give this to the guard."
Are you bossing me around?
Ask anyone who is right and who is wrong!
-On the box-- -Fine, let's ask.
It said to give the box to me.
Out of all my jobs, being an extra is the most fun.
Action!
-Please let us go out with each other. -How dare you go out with my son!
How dare you go out with my son!
Today, I'm a North Korean soldier in a film about the Korean War.
What happened? Where is everyone?
No one noticed I was missing?
They pay no attention to details!
THE WAY
Oh, no! No more toilet paper!
Great, I have enough toilet paper.
-What? -If it is okay with you...
can you pass me some toilet paper?
Yeah, this is all I have, but--
Thank you.
All the congressmen are gathering in the chamber.
The president will attend the general assembly tonight
and propose a policy regarding North Korea.
-Where are you going? -To the National Assembly.
I parked my car there.
You refused to take a passenger!
Oh, well...
Bro, where are you? Are you home?
No, I had something to do. Everything went fine.
-Thank you for the pants. -What?
Oh, my gosh! It's a big one this time!
Excuse me.
I came to wipe out the puppet capitalists in South Korea!
I will burn down the National Assembly!
Are you okay? How do I get to the National Assembly?
-Help me! -What's the matter with you?
-A strange man is here! -What are you doing?
What's wrong?
Open the door!
Oh, thank you!
You didn't need to do all this.
What are you saying?
My son has come home after a long time.
Why haven't I heard from you in all this time?
What?
-Eat up, Deok-hwan! -Yes, ma'am--
Yes, Mom!
He's in Mrs. Kim's house. She has dementia.
-Is he really a North Korean spy? -Mrs. Kim's son died. She's all alone.
This way!
Mrs. Kim, you're in danger!
Bring him out and we'll take care of him!
Leave my son alone!
Don't dare cross this line!
You all know who I am, right?
Bastard!
Take these.
And read it on the way. I wrote you a letter.
Take care of yourself.
Son, come back soon.
I'll come back, Mom.
I'm all done now, but...
This can't do the job.
What?
Hey, you! Can't you see I'm in the military?
So what? What do you want from me?
Hey, stop it!
Stop yelling in public. Stop it!
Don't they teach you manners in the army?
Which camp do you belong to?
Camp Maso.
Camp Maso?
The one that has loudspeakers towards North Korea?
Military life in South Korea seems very nice and comfortable these days.
Can you guys fight back if the North attacks?
Can you fight back?
I've finished wiping, but...
How do I leave?
It's okay. They can't see my face. They don't know who I am.
It's okay. They can't see my face!
The president has just finished the keynote speech.
The general assembly will begin soon.
This assembly is--
Pervert!
What is he doing?
There are so many crazy guys in the world.
Why hasn't Suk come home yet?
Don't know.
We have breaking news tonight.
A North Korean spy appeared in the suburban areas of Seoul.
He is armed with a rifle
and is heading to the National Assembly.
The president and congressmen have escaped the building,
and the area is in a state of disorder.
The police have assigned additional forces to the area.
Holy cow!
I'm too scared to go out.
Why hasn't your dad come home yet?
Don't know.
Hey, why are you crying?
Hey, you, why are you crying?
Why are you all crying?
Did someone die or something? Why are you crying?
This stop is the National Assembly.
Where are you going, bastard?
Even so, how could you run around half-naked?
I had no choice.
You should've taken your shirt off and covered your crotch instead.
No, I'm not! Listen to me!
I'm not!
Listen to me! I'm not!
Like I said, this outfit is for a film.
Wow, you're highly trained. Your South Korean accent is perfect.
You crossed the border, eating these potatoes.
And this is a mother's letter to her son who has a secret mission.
"My dearest son...
Go to Seoul and achieve your goal as planned.
You must move forward even if you have to risk your life."
That was written by an old lady
who was suffering from dementia.
An old lady with dementia? That's what you call your mother?
You cold-blooded piece of crap!
You're driving me nuts!
All right, let's talk about this.
Other than this outfit, is there any evidence proving I'm from North Korea?
There's evidence that shows you came to collect military information.
Military life in South Korea seems very nice and comfortable these days.
Can you guys fight back if the North attacks?
-Mom! -Excuse me.
-I got a call saying my son is here. -There he is.
-Mom! -Honey!
We're in the wrong place.
-Right. -Let's go.
THEY ARE NOT OUR FAMILY
When he moved into this neighborhood, he was looking for a house facing north.
He loved North Korean food, like cold noodles and blood sausage.
It makes sense now.
I was so scared.
I pretended I was suffering from dementia.
I acted like I knew nothing. That's how I survived.
He looks exactly like a spy.
I even called the police once.
The truth is, I don't know what he did before I was born.
He listens to the radio with a blanket over his head.
I did think it was strange.
Did you know the suspected North Korean spy, Jo Chul-Wang
was living in this neighborhood?
There was someone like that in this neighborhood? I had no clue!
THE NEIGHBORS HAVE BEEN LIVING IN DANGER
WE HAVE A DATE, BUT SHE'S LATE
Mom, bring me a glass of milk.
Mom, I want a glass of milk.
-Give me a glass of milk! -Go get it yourself!
You're always sitting at home, drawing all this junk!
Does drawing that stuff pay for the food you eat?
-Are you the son of a pig? -No, he's my son.
He can't even make enough money to buy his own socks.
I don't even expect to get a gift from my sons.
Stop all that junk!
Junk?
Have you ever bought me a tablet to draw cartoons with?
Hey! What did you just say?
How can you say that to your mom?
Okay, so this is how you're gonna be?
Do you think I'm at home because I've got nowhere to go?
What? Hey!
Just wait until I become famous. You'll regret how you treat me now!
You know Mom's birthday is today, right? Don't be late.
Mom's birthday!
I don't even expect to get a gift from my sons.
You idiot! How could you forget that?
Just die!
"From your son, Suk."
Okay, leave this card here...
And I need to hide.
-Oh, she's here. -What time is Joon coming home?
He knows today's your birthday. He'll be here soon.
-Well... -He likes food, so the cake will be...
Oh, I'm tired.
After she reads the card, I'll go, "Ta-da!"
DEAR MOM
Honey, look at this.
Oh, the candles!
Dear Mom...
Thank you for raising me.
I can't live up to your expectations, but please don't worry anymore.
I'm sorry and thank you. Your son, Suk.
That idiot ran away from home!
Were we too harsh on him this morning?
But how could he run away on his mother's birthday?
What? Run away?
I'll light the candles and go out.
He must be too upset. That's why he left.
Good.
A tablet? How much is it?
Let's buy him one when he comes back.
Yes, let's do that.
I'LL JUST STAY HERE
But today is Mom's birthday. She might be too worried to have a party.
Should I go out?
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Mom
Happy birthday to you!
Mom, the candles!
Mom, try this!
-Gotcha! -You--
-Gotcha. -Mom!
For you!
What is this?
-A face mask? -Yeah.
Is this that popular face mask with an animal drawn on it?
The woman next door was bragging about hers.
-Not that one. -Yeah?
Thanks, anyway.
I'm hungry.
Mom, cook sweet and sour pork for my birthday next year.
Suk loves japchae. Leave some for him.
I'm hungry. Should I go out there?
He has no place to go. He will come back tonight.
Right, what the hell am I doing?
I'll go out and eat japchae.
Dad, he won't come back that quickly.
Come back on the same day and lose face?
I wouldn't call him a man. He'd just be a clown.
Right!
-Don't be so picky. -I won't say a word.
It's okay. Hang in there.
It's not the right time to go out.
Hang in there. Take it easy. I'm going out!
That's it.
A few more steps.
Did you just poop?
Disgusting!
Honey, what are you doing?
She thinks I'm Dad.
I should pretend I'm him.
Yeah, I'm pooping now!
Is he out of his mind?
What are you doing?
Take your pants off. Do you need to be potty trained all over again?
Oh, the sound!
-Take your pants off. -What do you mean?
Do you smell poop?
-Do you? -Take your pants off.
I didn't poop. I swear.
You're out of your mind.
What do you smell?
-You said you pooped. -You've gone too far!
You always look down on me.
What are you looking at?
Oh, man! It's yummy!
It's your turn to pay. See you later.
Mom, where's the newspaper?
In the basket next to the air conditioner!
In the basket? Where is it?
Is the air conditioner automatic?
Mom, the newspaper is right here.
That was close.
Strange. I'm sure I heard it.
People should try to age gracefully.
She's losing it.
Let me introduce you to the latest trend, the healthy low sodium diet!
It's so simple.
Who wants to eat rice? Me!
Who wants chicken? Me!
You just have to eat like this. Simple, right?
Did you eat this? After eating so much at dinner?
Didn't I tell you to leave some for Suk?
I didn't eat it.
Then, did Suk eat it?
Why is it so cold in here?
Why are you wasting money?
-Why did you turn on the air conditioner? -I didn't!
So, your brother turned it on, huh?
It turned itself on. I'm telling the truth.
Do you want to die? Do you think money grows on trees?
I told you to save energy, water, and--
-I told you-- -I didn't do it.
What's the matter with her?
Seriously...
What is that? Poop?
Oh, I need to go, too.
Come out right now!
Don't forget to save water.
Come out, hurry!
Jeez...
You disgusting piece of crap!
Don't forget to flush, you moron!
Are you doing this on purpose?
You told me to save water.
Do you think Suk will come home today?
Yeah, I'll just act like I left and then came back.
You're underestimating him.
He's over 30.
He even left a card before leaving. He is not coming back after just one day.
-We should be nicer to him. -How much longer do I need to be in here?
By the way, what kind of tablet should we buy?
I don't know. Let's do some research.
Does he really need a tablet?
He said he needs one.
What's so great about it that he's willing to leave home for it?
-A face mask? -Yeah.
Is this that popular face mask with an animal drawn on it?
The woman next door was bragging about hers.
-Not that one. -Yeah?
I also gave Mom a birthday present.
How do I talk to the staff?
What's so important about talking to the staff?
I feel like I'm gonna cry.
The other day...
I don't even know if Suk is getting enough to eat.
Let's see...
Why are these all open?
Did I open them?
Honey, where is my blue tie?
In the wardrobe, maybe?
-Just go to sleep. Look for it tomorrow. -Yeah, all right. Let's do that.
This one has a drawing on it! This is the mask!
THIS IS JUST RIGHT...
Why hasn't he come home yet?
Did he find out the secret?
No way!
If he found out, he wouldn't be able to accept it.
No, he must've found out about it on his own.
I mean, he's unusually tall.
Even an idiot would've noticed it.
What are they talking about?
-Are they saying...? -No.
Suk is my son, no matter what.
We need to take this secret to our graves.
Why are they crying?
No... that's a lie!
That can't be right!
Where is his birth mother?
You know.
The veggie juice lady.
Honey, where is my blue tie?
In the wardrobe, maybe? Just go to sleep. Look for it tomorrow.
Yeah, all right. Let's do that.
But I have to leave early tomorrow.
Where could it...? Could it be over here?
You little...
You moron.
YOU MORON
Oh, Mom! My mom!
Hey!
-Are you all finished? -Yeah.
-Honey-- -I'll wash my own dish, Mom--
-Give me that. -Okay.
Veggie juice delivery!
I'll get it.
DAILY VEGGIE JUICE
You look so pale.
Yeah? I'm--
Eat these.
I'll give you these, too.
Make sure you eat them all.
"Mom."
Mom.
YEAR 2066
Let's get back to the interview.
We were talking about your wife, Ae-bong.
My wife?
Everyone is so curious about her.
Yes, you're correct. Can you tell us your love story?
Well...
Actually, we have a very special love story.
My heart pounds whenever I think about the wedding in 2016,
as if today were that day.
I remember everything.
THE 2016 WEDDING RECEPTION
Ae-bong wore her hair in a bob. She was a cute girl.
-Let's be friends forever. -Of course.
Let's see each other often even after the wedding.
Sure, man!
Pick a wine for me.
-You like this one, right? -I love it!
That's the only wine I drink.
You remembered. Same ol' Suk.
I really shouldn't get drunk today.
I don't know about anyone else,
but, to me, Ae-bong looked the most beautiful.
REPLY 2016
He won the first game.
REPLY 2016
WHO IS AE-BONG?
Suk, did you say hello to our classmates?
Great to see you all!
You guys didn't change a bit!
Congratulations on your wedding!
Suk, it's been a long time!
-Hope you have a happy marriage! -Yeah, see you next time.
-Wait. -Why?
-A hair. -Oh, honey!
Who are you? Are you hitting on my girlfriend?
Sook, didn't I tell you not to wear a skirt?
You're making all the men crazy about you! That's driving me crazy!
-No, there was a hair-- -Don't lose any more hair.
Not even one strand of hair. Got it?
How dare you raise your voice to me!
I tried to be nice, but I can't take this anymore.
You interrupted me and my friends.
Come on, let's go. How embarrassing.
Sorry, honey!
-Honey! -Let's go!
Honey!
They must really be in love.
Let's resume the party now.
Come up here, bride and groom.
Well...
My life is over.
Stop saying that.
Honey, come on.
My life is definitely over.
Be happy!
My best friends, Nam-cheol and Yun-ji, got married that day.
It was an unforgettable day because...
Suk.
I have a blind date. Should I go?
Don't go.
No more blind dates.
-So, you love me-- -No, I just pity that poor guy.
Being good-looking isn't everything!
Being handsome isn't everything!
That day, I saw Ae-bong for the first time in a long time.
It was like destiny.
Why isn't she here yet?
The reception is almost over.
-Sorry I'm late. -Everyone was waiting for you.
Sorry, but I'm so glad you didn't leave.
-Oh, it's hot. I'm thirsty. -Allow me.
It's okay. I can fill up my own glass.
Let me fill up your glass.
Let's hang out after I get back from my honeymoon.
I'm envious of them. When will I get married?
Suk, do you think you're not ready for marriage?
-Yeah. -I'm ready, though.
What?
-Good job! -You, too!
Hey, what are you thinking about?
No, I want to get married,
but there's financial uncertainty being a webtoon artist,
and I haven't been able to save much.
That's okay. That's why I'm here.
HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY
This is a new one.
This is private health insurance for the elderly.
You will probably live alone, so you need a plan for your later years.
When you're sick and alone, how will you pay for your hospital bill?
So, I brought this for you.
That's why you're here. I wish you'd just get lost.
When you die, we'll cover the cost of the funeral.
Do you think you're not going to die?
Sorry, but I have no money.
I'll get it when I have money.
Oh, okay.
You should've said that earlier. Son of a...
Gyun-seong!
Oh, my gosh!
I was out of my mind. Idiot.
Oh, no! I'm sorry!
-Are you okay? -Yeah, I'm okay.
Oh, Suk?
You're Jo Suk from Saebit High School, right?
Ae-bong!
TO BE CONTINUED IN 60 SECONDS
Everyone was moving! What is this?
I could've died!
Shall I go again?
And action.
Ae-bong!
Oh, my gosh.
Hey, you look awful.
I must've hit your face.
No, you didn't.
What are you saying? How come you look so awful?
You should go see a doctor.
Ae-bong looked so beautiful with her bob and her cute skirt.
In 2016, my heart was racing so fast.
Was it because of heartworms, or because of her?
I wanted to know.
I--
You want to know, right?
Yeah. No.
Sorry! Recently, guys have been trying to kiss me saying that they want to know.
I'm really sorry.
-Are you okay? -Yeah.
Anyway, it's good to see you! It's been so long! How have you been?
You look great!
-You're so tall. -That day, I met my first love again.
It was like destiny.
And Ae-bong became my first and last love.
IF I HAD KNOWN THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW...
Great! Let's get started.
You, with the bob.
Move one step to my right.
Oh, no.
You, with the bob.
One step down, please.
Back there, you, with the bob.
Would you switch with the one in front of you?
Oh, no.
Why did you move?
Why does everyone have bobs? It's so confusing!
Last time!
The ladies with bobs in the middle, please switch spots.
I'll just take it!