Do you even know what I've been through to get here?
I will not fall because of a punk like you!
By any chance,
did you use to be a ghost writer yourself too?
(Episode 5)
Until when will you be conscious of Se Ju when you write?
If you are not confident to surpass the person you imitated,
don't even try to imitate him from the start.
What are you reading?
Oh, I'm sorry.
I saw it on your desk and just got curious.
What is it?
Keep reading.
Can I read it?
Why are you even asking?
You've always been the first to read everything I write.
You get cranky about it at times though.
I guess you're confident about this one.
You can pick up your stick after reading it,
but give me some carrots here and there while reading it too.
I know that criticism helps me grow and improve, but it does hurt.
Goodness, you're such a cry baby.
- How is it? - What?
I'm asking what you think about it.
Hey, I'm just on the fourth page now.
That's no good. That tells it all.
It's a fail if the reader isn't captivated by the first two pages.
I mean, it's only a short story.
I shouldn't show it to Mr. Baek.
Were you planning on showing this to my dad?
He told me to bring it.
But I probably shouldn't.
I can tell from the look on your face that he'll say nothing nice.
Did you write Baek Tae Min's "Fate" for him?
Were you his ghost writer?
Get out.
I...
I'd much rather let someone steal my writing...
than taking credit for someone else's work.
("Fate")
Where have you been?
I didn't even know you left. I'm asking where you were!
Can you not hear me? Am I invisible to you?
Or are you pretending you can't hear me?
Do you spend all of your time trying to figure out a way...
to make me more miserable instead of writing when you're stuck here?
Don't ask me questions that are not worthy answering,
and just cut to the chase.
Try to find a day and time you're available.
They're saying there's a big demand for a joint interview to promote it.
You should help out because it's for your son.
They're still pushing for it?
He said no, but that obviously didn't work.
He thought he should at least ask you what you think.
That's why he turned around and came back after he left for his trip.
- When is good for you? - I don't have any time for it.
I can't do it.
You can't? Why not?
You can't even do that for your own son?
So is this what you're doing for your son's sake?
Digging someone else's grave just to protect that third-rate novel?
You know, you should just go shopping instead which you love.
Or start painting again.
What's wrong with it?
That woman ruined my life, and her son...
is blocking my son's future.
I can do anything.
In this line of work, what matters is ability and talent.
He has to shine on his own.
If he needs my name to make a name for himself,
he should quit writing for both of our sakes.
That will be for the best.
Seol.
Go away.
I can't play with you today.
Your debut novel, "Fate". I was so touched by it.
I guess you didn't like the novels I wrote after that.
Oh, that's...
Writer Han Se Ju?
Han Se Ju.
Han Se Ju...
Seol.
Why are you being like this?
I'm doing some thinking right now.
I told you to go away.
I said I can't play with you right now.
Even you...
are going to slight me?
You can't.
(Chicago Typewriter)
Thank you for calling Do Anything. This is...
I curse you, witch.
- We love all of our customers. - You piece of...
I'm going to pick your eyeballs out and throw them around.
How dare you hover around Se Ju? A ghost writer?
Shall I kill you so that you can actually become a ghost?
My gosh, it doesn't sound like you enjoyed your school lunch today.
Shut it! I have all of your personal information. You better watch out.
I'm going to plaster cement all over you the second I spot you.
What a potty mouth.
Do you think you're mentally invincible? Just ignore the calls.
Give it back. It could be a customer calling.
Customer, my foot. They're all crazy fans of Han Se Ju.
How many calls have you gotten today after the scandal broke out?
25 calls.
- Do you think it was a question? - No.
My mom wasn't entirely wrong.
She said something unfortunate might happen to you.
You shouldn't have gotten involved with Han Se Ju.
I think I betrayed my country in my past life.
What are you talking about?
Shooting, being a vet, and working for Do Anything.
Whenever I try to do something, something stops me.
You are so naive.
The descendants of independent fighters live more poorly now.
The descendants of the betrayers are richer and live better lives.
If you wanted to be born rich,
you should've been a pro-Japanese faction in the past life.
Is that right?
It sounds strangely convincing.
I think it turned out well.
You won't be able to turn this on now.
Just use this chance to quit Do Anything...
and return to being a vet.
You said your friend is going to make you the assistant director.
I already decided to do that.
Really?
Are you okay now?
No, I will be working only Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for now.
I'm going to slowly adjust to it.
Good job. Good job.
Let's celebrate it with some beer.
Wait here. I'll be right back.
Mr. Yoo?
What are you doing here?
Did you come to meet me?
No, the towel.
Darn it.
What brings you here?
Actually,
I got kicked out of my house after having an argument.
Are you married?
No. I am not taken yet.
Should we go somewhere and get some beer?
Is Jeon Seol asleep?
Do you know Seol?
Is Seol happy here?
Wait here. I will call her.
What? Wait. You don't have to...
Your stance is unstable.
You can't be afraid of the recoil.
If you are, your body will move back or your arm will droop down.
Then you lose stability and control.
Aim for it.
Fire.
What's this?
Hey, Jeon Seol, go outside.
Someone came for you.
For me?
- Who is it? - How would I know?
What's wrong with you?
Hey! Your identity has gotten out, and yet you're fearless.
You should wear a hat.
Okay.
You lucky wench.
She must've betrayed her country a big time in her past life.
What? Who's looking for me?
I am sorry.
It's okay.
Have you succeeded?
Taking the eight 'o clock train bound for Sinuiju,
Choi Min Gyo will deliver the campaign fund to Manchuria.
Our head will be happy.
A gunfight broke out sporadically.
Let me see.
You should stay away. The police are following me.
I am sorry. If you're done watching,
will you shut the door?
The girls have to get changed to prepare for the performance.
I am sorry.
This is a girl's changing room.
We prepared a space for you.
When I meet him, he always smell of hair oil
Cuckoo cries sadly for fading Spring
Crying and crying
The wind blows and the spider web chokes my neck
Oh dear, it hurts
Please save me
Seol.
Jeon Seol.
Bang Wool.
It...
started again,
right?
"I killed someone."
"I killed someone I shouldn't have killed."
That's what you said when you were 10.
That was so sudden. I wasn't ready to hear.
- "I killed someone." - Why are you repeating it?
You wanted to be ready.
Forget it.
Why didn't Mom take me to a doctor?
Why did she take me to a shaman?
Do you think she didn't take you to a doctor?
The doctor said you were just too imaginative...
and extremely intelligent.
But your mom didn't believe it.
What did you say to her then?
I told her there was no chance of you becoming a shaman.
Are you happy now?
Was that all and you got paid?
When you die,
you cross the river of oblivion.
You're making that up again.
But if you have regrets about your life,
have passion left inside you,
or have unforgettable people or memories,
you look back.
You're not supposed to look back while crossing the river.
It gives you residues of memories.
Is that a punishment?
You can't really say that.
As the memories are not perfect, you become afraid of them.
I wonder...
why I got residues of memories.
What's the point of knowing that?
Just live your life.
In order to have no regrets, passion,
or sad stories left inside you when you leave the world,
do your best in your life.
Was it regret...
or passion?
Or...
were there people or stories...
I didn't want to forget...
or I wasn't supposed to forget...
even after I died?
Even though we lost our country,
no one can take my words away from me.
If I can't write,
I'll be no different from a ghost.
When Joseon is liberated,
I'll write whatever I want with passion.
She's beautiful.
Aren't you going to watch the performance?
I can't.
The deadline is in an hour.
You used to be praised as a genius.
Are you going to keep writing those dime novels?
Are you teasing me?
I'm on the blacklist and there are eyes on me.
What else could I write?
Is that why you're writing dime novels?
Why don't you just give up writing altogether?
Even though we lost our country,
no one can take my words away from me.
If I can't write,
I'll be no different from a ghost.
When Joseon is liberated,
I'll write whatever I want with passion.
I guess there will be no blacklist once Joseon is liberated.
Of course not. That's what it means to be liberated.
What about you? Aren't you going to start writing again?
I don't think so. I think I'll start dating instead.
Who are you going to date?
Please keep writing.
That novel has to be completed...
for me...
to live.
Ms. Kang.
You don't have to come here for the time being. Why are you here?
Take a shower.
I have something to tell you.
What did you just say?
I had someone look into it,
and there have been transactions between Reporter Son and Ms. Hong.
Reporter Son's malicious articles about you...
must have something to do with the transactions.
What would you like to do?
Would you like to continue with the lawsuit?
Writer Han.
Let's forget about it.
I'll...
withdraw the suit.
Are you concerned about...
Mr. Baek Do Ha?
I see that you have something writers should not have.
Wouldn't it be wise to get rid of things that could become problems?
I'm just going to think that I didn't see it.
Put this away.
I know he used to be your teacher...
and he's like a father to you.
I understand you don't want to...
- get him in trouble. - Thank you for your work.
You can go home now.
Mr. Gal seems to be preparing for a lawsuit using Ms. Jeon.
Why don't we...
Who is...
using who?
I'm sorry I kept you waiting.
Well...
I'm Gal Ji Seok at Golden Bear.
I have no business cards. I'm Jeon Seol.
- Please sit down. - Okay.
You were very upset about the article, right?
A bit.
Is Writer Han okay?
I'm not sure. He says he's okay,
but he's just a human being. I'm sure he got hurt.
He must be frustrated and infuriated.
Then why won't he make any statement about it?
People won't believe what he says anyway.
They'll just want to criticize him.
They'll look at him like this.
They'll do that.
"I see." They never be nice like this.
I'm neither his girlfriend nor his ghost writer.
- I'm just a fan. - I know that.
Reporter Son, that jerk...
Yellow papers...
don't care a bit about truths.
Writer Han himself denied it. How could he do this?
On that note, Ms. Jeon, Let's teach...
Reporter Son a serious lesson.
What should we do to teach him a serious lesson?
Let's shoot an awesome drama set in the court of law.
Are you asking me to sue Reporter Son...
in place of Writer Han?
You're so intelligent, and you understand things very quickly.
We'll take care of all the legal fees, of course.
Ms. Jeon.
You saved Se Ju's life twice.
Help him once more and make it three times.
How does Writer Han feel about it?
I'm afraid that me getting involved might cause trouble for him...
You don't need to worry about that.
Se Ju thinks exactly what I think.
- He and I always think... - That's what you think.
Gosh, you totally startled me.
I don't want to sue him. That's what I think.
Well...
Get up.
We're talking right now.
- Just get up. - Se Ju.
Se Ju. Se Ju, please.
I've clearly warned you.
If you don't stop immediately,
you and I will have to quit.
What is he being like that? Is he back to being a moody stranger?
Gosh, I'm getting acid reflux. Thanks.
Hey, Doo Yeob. Delete that photo right now, okay?
And all of you, get back to work!
- Don't do it. - What?
Don't sue him.
No matter what Ji Seok tells you to coax you into it,
don't do it. Never.
- Why not? - Don't ask me why.
You're not even telling me the reason. Do I have to listen to you?
I'm telling you not to meddle in my business. Why don't you get it?
This isn't just your business. I'm a victim too.
My safety is being threatened as my personal information got revealed.
I can't even work because I'm getting harassing calls nonstop.
- Also... - I'll compensate you.
How much do you want?
Do you know how much I hate you when you do things like this?
I'm glad that you don't already hate me enough.
How much would be enough?
Tell me.
I'm not doing this because I need money.
I'm saying I can help if revealing the truth will help you.
And I'm telling you that I don't need your help.
For goodness' sake. I just don't get you.
I get that you're a writer, but don't you think you're too moody?
Getting angry like that won't help you resolve the issue.
I've been through things like this many times.
"My neighbor's dog is barking again."
Just think that and this too shall pass.
If we just leave it, it'll end quietly like a contained storm.
So please...
Don't make things worse, please.
Then you should at least make me understand.
You're just telling me not to do it and not to even ask you why.
Are you feeling guilty about something?
Do you actually have a ghost writer in your writing room?
That's not the case. I'm sure you're mad at the false accusations.
You've done nothing wrong. Why can't you say it's not true?
Why are you letting them stomp all over you?
From law to the media, use everything to bring the truth...
Why do you have to help me?
It's because I don't hate you enough yet, okay?
Then do whatever you want.
Instead, don't show up before me ever again.
Ever since I met you,
nothing has been going my way.
I bet that made you hate me enough.
So...
don't try to help me and just turn a blind eye to it.
I'm going to figure it out on my own.
You've done nothing wrong. Why can't you say it's not true?
I'm Writer Han Se Ju's ghost writer,
Yoo Jin Oh.
I see that you have something writers should not have.
Wouldn't you be in trouble too?
If the police come, they'll ask what I was doing here.
Then I'll have no choice...
but to tell them that I was writing your manuscript in your place.
This is an accident, a mishap I can't laugh about.
It's just a fleeting mistake.
I can make everything go back. I can do it.
Back to the beginning. That will solve everything.
I must write. In order to turn this ridiculous situation around,
I have to write no matter what. On my own, with my own ability.
I must prove to the world that I still got it.
It's not too late yet.
Hey, what's up?
Yes, it's me.
I read the manuscript.
You must've been really stressed out.
Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
Right, we should be able to say anything to each other.
The manuscript you sent me...
As I was reading it,
I got these icky feelings for some reason.
I can't quite pinpoint it,
but the style of writing is quite stiff. And the storyline...
doesn't pull me in either.
In short,
it doesn't look like it was written by you.
Because of all the gossips that you have a ghostwriter,
you probably couldn't help but feel more pressure unconsciously.
But you know, I can completely understand.
Okay? That being said, I went ahead and...
I told them it'd be put on pause.
Se Ju?
Oh, sorry. I was actually just about to call you.
I checked and realized that I sent you the wrong file.
Right? I knew it!
Gosh, I thought it was so strange.
I was wondering if you actually had a ghost writer write this.
Hey, just a second. Let me call them and cancel what I said.
- Hey, hold on a second. - Can you send it in 10 minutes?
Well, not really. I'm working out right now.
For me to go back to the writing room and send it... About an hour?
No, about two hours?
Yes. Just give me two hours.
Even though we lost our country,
- no one can take my words away... - If I can't write...
- If I can't write,
- When Joseon is liberated... - I'll be no different from a ghost.
When Joseon is liberated...
- Even though we lost our country, - If I can't write...
- no one can take my words away. - When Joseon is liberated...
If I can't write...
- What I want to write about is... - Gosh.
- Although we've lost our country... - I'll be no different from a ghost.
Sir, wait! Just a moment, please.
Did you not find it?
Didn't you go outside to find the script you burnt?
Get out,
before I call the police.
This is my last warning.
I have another copy of the script.
If you want it,
I will give it to you.
But,
there is one condition.
Condition?
You sneaky man.
You have no reason or purpose for approaching me.
Yet you have a condition.
I need you to finish this novel.
For giving this script to you,
let me stay here with you.
I will stay here until you finish the novel.
Why would I?
I can barely stop myself from choking you right now.
I have the script for the third week script, and you need it.
Am I wrong?
Why don't you admit it now?
Without me, you cannot go on with the novel.
However, if we come together,
you can finish this novel.
What would you do?
(Third week script of Chicago Typewriter)
(To be continued)
(Third week script of Chicago Typewriter)
(Send)
What kind of a writer do you want to be?
I want to be an original writer.
The writer who imitates nobody.
No. The writer whom nobody can imitate.
- Chateaubriand. - Chateaubriand.
(Third episode of "Chicago Typewriter")
I've been cheering for you since then.
"I hope that desperate attempt turns into something solid."
"I hope he can soon make a living through writing alone."
And I prayed for you.
"I hope his tough life doesn't stall him."
I hoped that it'd just be a fleeting ordeal you had to go through...
to be groomed into a phenomenal writer.
I hoped that all the suffering...
would just be a training process for you.
("Chicago Typewriter" will be published exclusively on Kakao.)
(We won't be publishing "Chicago Typewriter" this week.)
What?
Is he not well?
("Chicago Typewriter")
The writer's got no backbone.
He's only published 10 episode, and he's already taking time off.
The ghost writer must've gone on a strike. Give him a raise.
If you can't write, bring back your ghost writer.
You idiots.
(Write a comment)
I will wait for you to come back with the amazing 11th episode.
(Post a comment)
What did I just do?
I must be stupid.
I'm such an idiot.
Seol, I am sorry. I'm late.
Did everything go well at the conference?
I was asleep half of the time.
I'm sorry to make you stay late. You should go home.
Why are you following me?
Did I look like I was?
What if you did? Are you going to say that I'm mistaken again?
No, you are right. I am following you right now.
You told me not to be in your sight ever again.
That's why I came to you this time. I came to see you.
I came so you can see me.
Aren't I great?
Honestly, I was a little great, wasn't I?
How did you know I was here?
It wasn't even my work day.
Didn't you know? I am very connected.
Did you think that was a question?
Did it sound like an answer?
Why are you here?
I have something to ask you.
So you're not here to apologize.
I'll apologize first if that's what you want.
Never mind. If you have something to ask me, hurry up and ask me.
I got a little stuck while writing the novel.
I want to know more about the psychology of women.
Of course it's for work.
I wondered how you spared your precious time for me.
Listen.
There's the universe's biggest star.
There's an ordinary female fan.
One day,
that universe's biggest star finds out that he's terminally ill...
and that he's going to die the next day.
He wants to do something for that fan...
when he's still at the top.
What would that fan want?
Are you dying tomorrow?
It's a novel.
What kind of a shabby novel is that?
Just give me the answer. I don't have time.
Well.
Perhaps she would want to brag it to her friend first.
(Sinseon Seolleongtang)
It's hot, so be careful.
Goodness.
The soup is lightly seasoned,
so eat as you wish.
Why do you do this to me?
You must've betrayed your country a big time.
Have you betrayed your country?
I must've done that in my past life.
I don't think so.
You must've rather been an independence activist.
A sniper, for example.
How do you know?
How do you know about my past life?
Because you're radical.
And you used to be a shooter.
So I was just saying. Don't take it too seriously.
I see.
Am I the actual basis of Yoo Su Hyeon...
from "Chicago Typewriter"?
What?
Does that mean I'm your muse?
Hey.
I told you not to go too far.
Stop being ridiculous and just eat.
If you go any further, you wouldn't be able to come back.
You always seem to add an unnecessary comment.
I was a fool to expect that.
Walking in a crowded street with a star.
You really want to do this?
You don't get it.
This is the dream of all the fans.
"Look, I'm this close with him."
I can enjoy all the envious eyes looking at me.
But why do we have to wear the mask?
You said you'd like to enjoy seeing others looking at you.
Because of someone, now everyone knows me and I need to be careful.
I'm sorry.
And...
"I love you?"
Let's do that.
(Shooting)
Why do you suddenly want a stuffed animal?
I want this.
Did you already choose one?
If you want one, do it yourself.
Please. I need to check something.
You're trembling.
Make sure the butt plate is set.
Balance the shoulders.
Are you aware of that I used to be a shooter?
Do you know how many gangster novels I've written?
I know the theories as well as professionals.
If you're so good, why don't you just do...
Fear comes from...
the distrust of yourself...
and the anxiety about the unknown.
If you don't want the fear to take over you,
you must trust yourself.
Trust yourself and focus only on the target.
Aim.
Fire.
You weren't an alcoholic after all.
You never ask why I'm like that, though.
You told me you'd tell me when we become closer.
Do you want to become closer with me?
- If we're a little closer... - Bad timing.
I don't think...
we'll be closer from now on.
Why is it a bad timing?
It's been nicer than any other day.
Are you really going to die?
Are you really terminally ill?
It sounds like you wish I was.
You're not, are you?
Don't worry. I'm not going to die.
I'm not going to die.
I should get going.
Goodbye.
You're playing hard to get.
Jeon Seol.
Thank you for everything.
What's going on? Why do you suddenly say that?
I won't forget that...
you were the first fan of mine.
What kind of farewell is that?
It makes me feel restless.
Get out.
Why are we here?
Follow me.
It seemed like the new episode wasn't updated.
Wasn't my script helpful?
You'd better look for a new place to live.
I thought we're going to live together until it's finished.
No.
Because...
I don't need you anymore.
What are you doing? Come in.
Come join me.
- Who is he? - What's going on?
(Urgent press conference)
- What's going on? - What is it?
Have a seat.
What is he trying to do?
First of all, I'd like to thank...
and apologize to you at the same time.
Today,
I'm going to close the matter about the rumor...
that I have a ghostwriter.
Don't worry. I'm not going to die.
I'm not going to die.
Miss.
This is my new dish.
I'd like you to be the first person to try it.
Thank you.
I won't forget that...
you were the first fan of mine.
I made it with love.
It's called...
"my heart".
Seol, you're my heart.
Gosh.
You don't like the name?
Why so serious?
You don't like it?
I feel uncomfortable.
I see.
You feel uncomfortable.
Just eat it.
Seol, did you hear?
- What do you mean? - Se Ju is holding...
a press conference regarding the ghost-writer rumor.
It's on the internet.
Whenever people suspected I had a ghost writer,
it bothered me a lot.
People treated it as just another rumor,
but I had to relentlessly recover my damaged pride...
as a writer every time.
Sometimes,
out of frustration,
I questioned myself why I became a writer in the first place.
I could only overcome the frustration...
because of my belief...
that I write novels that only I can write.
What is he trying to say?
Well, Writer Han.
Now, I'll announce my position on the persistent rumor...
that I have a ghost writer.
In short,
it was wrong in the past,
but it is right at the moment.
- What? - What did he say?
Do you admit that you have a ghost writer?
Where is your ghost writer right now?
"Chicago Typewriter", which is running serially right now,
was written by this man.
This man is my ghost writer.
I am solely responsible for the situation.
I'll humbly accept all the consequences,
even if it means that I have to give up writing.
I beg you...
to stop dragging someone innocent into this.
The woman mentioned in the article...
is someone who saved my life...
and a fan of my novels.
Please stop digging out her personal information.
Please stop blackmailing her.
I beg you.
If you have any questions, this man will answer you.
Thank you for listening to me.
Writer Han. Writer Han.
He's out of his mind.
Thank you for your hard work so far.
I'm sorry, Ms. Kang.
You trusted me to the end.
I betrayed your trust and expectation.
- Writer Han. - For the time being,
I'd like to spend some time alone, contemplating things.
I'm not sure how long it'll take.
I might...
never be able to hire you again.
If that becomes the case, I'll offer you a severance pay.
Thank you so much.
Ms. Kang, I'll call you soon.
"Chicago Typewriter", which is running serially right now,
was written by this man.
This man is my ghost writer.
What is this?
What is going on?
He was sitting right there.
Are you okay? Are you very surprised?
You... Who are you?
Those pictures and videos...
What happened?
Who are you?
I already told you.
I'm your ghost writer, Yoo Jin Oh.
- The thing is... - The thing is?
I am really a ghost.
A ghost?
(Chicago Typewriter)
Am I possessed or something?
- Is he borrowing my body? - I think he's crazy.
- I want to be seen. - Why?
I want to confess my feelings to Seol.
- You're not a man. - Then?
Do you have feelings for Seol too?
Are you crazy?
The only person you love is yourself.
Was Seol in your previous life you talked about?