(Sunday afternoon)
Ik-hee?
Nope. This house's maid.
(Episode 14)
Geez, you're not our maid.
- Did you buy what you needed? - Why are you curious when you sent me by myself?
What's wrong now? You know how tired I am.
With over-time and weekends, it's not everyday I get Sunday off.
Is that right?
The next door neighbor's husband works exactly the same, no, that's not right.
He gets paid a lot more than you and works a lot harder, but I saw him at the market.
- You saw him there? - Yeah, I did.
He game grocery shopping for his wife. I can't tell you how cordial he was!
The difference between the two of is too drastic!
Don't you know that famous saying?
Do not covet thy neighbor?
I don't think I know that one. I only know "love thy neighbor as you would yourself."
Geez, we need to move.
Wait a second.
Honey, it's too early in the day for that.
Ik-hee will be home soon as well.
And my back is...
What are you talking about? Did you smoke, honey?
- I got you! - What are you talking about? It's been 2 years since I quit.
Then how will you explain this smoke smell?
It does smell like cigarettes, doesn't it?
I thought I smelled smoke somewhere.
- What? It really wasn't you? - No, it's not.
It's downstairs. They moved in yesterday.
- Hurry and go down there. - Me?
What would I do down there?
What else? You need to go downstairs and tell them not to smoke on the balcony.
This is rude when we live in apartments.
Hurry.
Excuse me. Open the door, please.
Excuse me!
Who is it?
I'm from upstairs. Can you open your door?
What?
So what, if you're from upstairs?
I wanted to...
welcome you to the neighborhood.
Welcome!
It's bothersome to go down for something like this.
We should be more understanding and patient as neighbors.
There's nothing to be patient about this!
Don't you know second-hand smoke is worse?
Ik-hee is here too. She's already a bit slow, what if she gets slower?
Hurry and go tell them.
You have to tell them right when you smell it.
But it's still a bit harsh to go down there and...
Neighbors shouldn't be like that!
Let's not quarrel or be upset with our neighbors when we live right above them.
- Are you scared? - Of course not.
- You're scared. - Fine!
I'll go down if it smells one more time.
You're stalling because you're scared.
I already told you, it wasn't that!
This time, the fight began with a potted plant...
on the balcony which led to a fist fight...
Yes, I'm scared. How do I know what kind of person moved in?
Did you see the news right now?
People these days seem to have a lot of anger issues.
You're afraid of everything outside of these walls, aren't you?
There's no trace of manliness about you.
Not one ounce!
What's this smell? Is it cigarette smoke?
Oh my! It's starting this early in the morning?
Hurry and go down, honey.
What smell? I don't smell anything.
You don't smell cigarette smoke?
- Nope, I don't.. - Is your nose plugged? How can you not smell this?
- I don't. - You're kidding me.
Forget it. Just go down.
You promised last night! If we smelled it again, you'd go and tell them.
Do we have to bicker with our neighbors on Monday morning?
Let's be a bit more patient.
I was patient yesterday. They've kept this up since they moved in 2 days ago!
You have to tell them from the start before it becomes a habit.
But is it right to go and bicker with someone on a Monday morning?
You've heard of 'three times the charm'.
Let's be patient one more time.
- Then I'll go down. - No! We don't know who moved in.
I'll go down if it happens again. I will.
I don't want to eat anymore.
The smell of smoke makes me lose my appetite.
I always thought fights between neighbors only happened to other people.
That's why good neighbors are so important.
You have good neighbors.
Your next door neighbor makes lots of money, good-looking and charming.
That's true.
Our next door neighbors are the one's who were unlucky.
Their next door neighbor's husband is narrow-minded and a scaredy cat.
- Do you want to do this on Monday morning? - You started it!
Geez, it smells of cigarette smoke!
A chain-smoker must've moved in!
Honey!
If it smells one more time, you have to go down.
All right, all right.
Good morning.
Not really.
Why? Is something wrong?
A raccoon must've moved downstairs from us.
- A raccoon? - They must be trying to catch a raccoon, because they keep smoking.
Oh! That's a really big headache.
People who smoke downstairs is as bad as people who stomp upstairs.
- What kind of people are they? - I haven't seen them yet.
They might be unemployed because they're home during the day too.
My wife keeps telling me to go down.
That's kind of iffy.
You both might get upset hearing stuff like that as soon as they moved in.
Isn't it?
That's delicious. Can I have another bowl of rice?
Have you starved yourself? This isn't a free meal service.
Geez, mom. I already told you I didn't finish breakfast because of the smoke.
You did? I'd believe that if I saw it.
You're the person who can eat after you take a poop.
How can you talk about poop when I'm eating?
Anyways, you and I both...
have no luck with neighbors.
- Why? - A strange old man moved upstairs from me a couple of weeks ago.
- What's he like? - He doesn't look strange...
but he's so irritable and temperamental.
He complained that he could hear our water running.
He also told me how my food waste had liquids in it.
He can't stop nitpicking people.
- Does he have kids? - He has one son, but I've never seen him.
- Is he married? - She passed away 2 years ago.
You said he's strange, but know so much about him.
When you're my age, those are just greetings.
Mom! Maybe you're interested in that strange guy.
What? If you're going to talk non-sense, stop eating and go home!
Your father is looking down on us. How dare you say such things!
Well, never mind then.
Mom, should I go down and talk to them instead of sending Chun-il?
Do you know how dangerous the world is? It's better if you send Chun-il.
If you're worried, go down with him.
Should I?
What do I do, Mr. Choi? Have you ever been in this situation?
I did meet a horrible neighbor once.
It was so terrible, I don't like thinking about it.
What kind of neighbor were they?
I could say they totally ruined my life.
- How did they do that? - They...
married me.
- Whoa. - She really was the girl next door.
So you weren't joking when you said your wife was the girl next door?
That's amazing.
But Mr. Choi, some men have hopes of meeting the girl next door.
Romance with the girl next door.
Yep, I am fully feeling the effect of that romance turning into craziness.
Why would you say that?
Any which way, do I really need to go down and talk to them?
Do you really want me to do this as soon as I get off work?
You said, three times the charm.
It's not 3 times, but over 13 times!
I don't know what they do, but I could smell it every once an hour.
But it's rude to go so late at night.
It's only 8:30 right now. So hurry and go down there! Hurry up.
Honey!
Let's be patient, one more time.
They say even murders can be avoided by being patient.
So, just one more time.
I've been patient enough, I'm no longer going to take it.
If you're scared, then I'll go with you.
Who says I'm scared?
Oh, this?
I didn't buy it because I was scared.
It's better to be nice to one another when they just moved into the neighborhood.
I'm sorry, but you are...?
I'm from upstairs.
Number 701.
May I help you?
I wanted to sincerely welcome you to our neighborhood.
Oh my! You shouldn't have.
It's good to be good neighbors.
I was kind of nervous since I live alone but...
I'm glad the people are nice here.
Alone?
Yes, I'm still single and my parents live apart from me.
Then, you must be the raccoon chaser?
- Excuse me? - To be honest...
my wife...
seems to smell cigarette smoke from here.
I don't smell it. I don't smell a thing.
But my wife kept on making a big deal and asked me to come down here.
It's because I work from my home.
You work at home?
I draw pictures.
You're an artist! That makes sense now.
I've heard that many artists smoke a lot.
That way you can think of inspirations and perspiration.
All right. I'll try to be more careful with smoking from now on.
It's all right. I understand.
It's just that my wife has a nose, you wouldn't believe.
It's unbelievable how she can smell money on me sometimes.
I'm sorry, but I was actually in the middle of working...
Yes, I shouldn't keep you any longer.
- If you'll excuse me. - Thank you.
What did they say? What kind of people are they?
She lives here by herself and works from her home.
But how can she be such a chain-smoker?
I made sure she understood, so I think it'll be okay.
What did she say? Did she say she'd stop?
She said she'd be careful and apologized.
She must not be weird.
We'll have wait and see. Let's have dinner.
I got it!
How could you be in such a trance that you didn't even notice the fly on your face?
I wasn't in a trance.
Oh my.
Why are you turning red?
What were you day-dreaming about, honey?
It's because you hit me.
How can you hit your husband's forehead like that?
What am I supposed to do? Should I have sprayed you instead?
Never mind.
What's this? It smells of cigarette smoke again!
Are you sure you spoke to her?
- I did. - Then how can she do this after 30 minutes?
She said she was a painter. Artists are like that.
Are all artists chain-smokers?
Painter? I'm starting to get really mad!
I'll go down and talk to her this time.
No! I'll go down and talk to her again.
Forget it! If she's doing it again, I know you weren't straight forward with her.
I said I'll go down! I'll make sure I tell her straight forward.
Why are you so involved now?
Okay, then.
Why are you going to our room, when you said you'd go down?
Where are you going?
Downstairs.
You changed clothes for that?
We should mind our manners. It felt odd going to see her in my sweats.
I'll be back.
Okay.
- What is it now? - I'm okay with it.
I don't smell it...
but my wife is acting very sensitive.
Oh my. Did you come down again because of the cigarette smoke?
I smoke quite a lot when I'm in the middle of my projects.
I lit an air freshener, but I guess a lot of the smell went up there.
It's alright. I'm totally okay with it, but...
my wife is a bit on the sensitive side.
I'll try to be more careful, from now on.
No, no. You don't have to go out of your way.
Excuse me?
It's better if you're careful during the day when my wife is home...
and at night, I can keep coming down like this.
Wow. It's kind of getting hot.
- What? - I don't know why my palms are so sweaty.
Maybe my body is hotter than usual.
I see.
If you'll excuse me...
- Aren't you going? - Yes, of course.
Yes, I hope to see you again.
Have a good night.
What are you doing here, dad?
Na Ik-hee?
Why are you here?
I came home after tutoring, but mom told me to come down here since...
she was afraid you were getting beat up.
- Are you okay, dad? - Of course, I am.
Now, now. Let's go back up.
It's a good morning, everyone.
Wow, Mr. Na! You must be in a good mood today.
Did you resolve your problem?
Nope.
I'll solve it slowly, but surely.
But I wonder why you're so happy.
I don't know how to explain it.
Never mind.
What is it? Share so we can both be in a good mood.
The raccoon is...
really pretty!
- What? - Let's try and catch a raccoon for ourselves.
I was so shocked, I couldn't even speak.
I saw his son and daughter-in-law drop off their two sons and leave so...
I asked him how they could just leave him with 2 kids...
and not have enough manners to eat with him.
Suddenly he started getting mad at me, saying I was talking bad about his son!
Well, he could've taken it the wrong way.
Wouldn't you feel the same way?
What if he asked why your daughters took all your food, would you stand for it?
No way. I'd talk bad about you guys too.
I'd tell him you guys weren't daughters, but thieves. I gave birth to thieves!
I'd curse you guys out with him.
That's my mom for you!
You already said he was weird, so why would you get involved?
His children were so rude to him and I knew how he felt...
so I said something to console him.
I know your children will forever be your babies...
but how could they be so curt with him?
I guess, you're the same too.
Go home if you're done shopping.
I came here because I missed you.
I'm supposed to believe that?
Oh yeah!
Did you talk to your neighbor?
Yeah! Chun-il went to talk to her, but cigarette smoke is still coming up.
She's a painter or something.
Do all artists have to smoke like that?
If you spoke to her already, try and be patient with her instead of nagging her.
Yes, ma'am.
Any which way, you need to meet good neighbors.
What's this noise?
What else would it be? It's his grandchildren running around.
This is too loud. You should go up and talk to them.
Why should I? Kids that age all run around and play like that.
Plus, it's not as if his grand kids are going to live here. I'll just wait it out.
When did my mom become so patient?
Be quiet, my thief number 3!
What? You think your dad is having an affair?
- And she lives in the same apartment building. - Crazy! Are you sure?
I personally saw and heard him saying, good night to her last night.
Whoa.
Should I tell my mom?
Get evidence first. Let's talk about it after you get solid evidence.
I never thought my dad could do such a thing.
All men are the same.
Min-suh, you don't think Yoon could ever do that to me, do you?
He must've heard us talking about him. He's coming.
You were here? I looked everywhere for you, Na Ik-hee.
- Yoon. - Yeah?
You wouldn't betray me, would you?
If you like another girl...
then I'll bury you and that other girl.
Do you understand?
I would never do that.
I think she's in about her early 30s.
She wasn't wearing anything sexy, but when she walked out, my heart...
She's pretty and an artist? You must've saved a country in your previous life.
No! I probably sold my country off in my previous life...
that's why we met when we couldn't be together.
Mr. Na, this seems dangerous.
I didn't do anything.
I'm just saying I'm happy that a neighbor like her moved in.
- Isn't that right, Kwi-nam? - I don't know...
It's hard enough for me to love one woman.
What?
Who do you love?
Leave him alone. He's dating these days.
Mr. Na...
you should just keep telling us what your first impression was of your neighbor.
Her front door slowly opened.
Her hair was still a bit wet and suddenly, everything was in slow-motion.
When she came out, I really thought a goddess was walking in front of me.
Whoa, Ms. Ahn.
- What's wrong. - There...
- Ms. Ahn is... - Amazing!
Are you wearing a skirt, Ms. Ahn?
Did you really wear a skirt, Ms. Ahn?
It's already after lunch and you guys just realized it?
Why?
Did something happen to you?
I know. Did something happen to make you do such a thing?
What? Am I not allowed to wear a skirt?
It's the first time since you started working here 5 years ago.
No, it's the second time for me.
- What made you do this? - Just because.
Does it look strange?
(A couple of days later)
Hold the elevator, please!
My goodness. Thank you.
Oh! Hello, there.
Hello...
it was you, Jae-hee.
- Could you press 6 for me? - Oh, yes.
- We're seeing each other every day. - Excuse me?
You come down once a day to tell me it smells of cigarette smoke.
I'm sorry.
I'm the one who is sorry. Please be patient with me.
I'll be on vacation after I finish this project.
- Would you like me to carry that for you? - In the elevator?
Or I can carry it to your house.
I'm so sorry, my heels are pretty tall.
It's no problem.
- I'm sorry, but... - Yes?
If it's okay with you, could you help me with something?
Me?
How can I help?
You should come in first. Hurry.
Geez, you just cause all sorts of problems, don't you? Hammering this late at night?
What's taking Chun-il so long when he said he was around the corner?
Thank you. I was worried how I would do it myself.
I was able to hang my picture and move my cabinet because of you.
It's nothing. We're neighbors.
But what kind of painting do you mostly draw?
It varies...
but this project's model...
is apartment 701's, Mr. Na.
What?
Me?
Yes, I had a conception in mind...
but you seemed to fit the image to a tee.
I have...
never been a model for anyone.
You don't have to be burdened by it.
You'll just be my little muse.
Muse?
You'll just be my little muse.
An amazing incident!
So, when will you model for her?
You're not going to be a nude model, are you?
I don't think so.
I left before we could make exact plans.
You should've set a date! You're so frustrating!
I wonder what she meant by it.
What else could it be? She's giving you the green light. Green light!
I know I look very charming, but I can't! I already have a family.
Did you say her name was Jae-hee? Is she from America? Her name is unique.
The thing I'm worried about is...
that she'll be hurt after having a crush on me like this.
- Whoa. - Mr. Choi...
I should stop now, shouldn't I?
I'm glad you know. You don't know how your emotions can be moved.
That's non-sense. No way.
I'm serious. You're not the star of a soap opera, but you seem to enjoy yourself.
- Aren't you? - I didn't do anything.
I'm just a neighbor who helped out another neighbor.
A thrill must stay a thrill instead of heading towards nervousness.
When did I do that?
I'm not that kind of person, Mr. Choi!
I only have eyes for my wife.
Then, that's a relief.
Honey!
Can't you hear me, honey?
What? Did you say something?
Did you ears plug up after your nose?
It smells of smoke again!
She doesn't listen when you ask politely, does she?
I'm going to go down this time. Don't stop me.
No, no. I'll go down.
I have to go tonight.
- Why? - Because I'm going to tell her very sternly.
- What's with the change? - I'll be back.
Na Ik-hee! Where do you think you're going?
- To buy lead refills. - Can you please tell me a believable lie?
Why would you need refills when you're not going to study?
- Are you meeting Yoon? - No, I'm not.
Then, where are you going?
I'm going to buy ice-cream. It won't take long.
I'll be right back!
Excuse me, Jae-hee.
Mr. Na! I thought it was time you showed up.
It feels weird when you don't stop by.
Tonight...
I need to tell you something.
- What is it? Would you like to come in? - No, I'll just say it here.
Oh, my head.
That damned old man!
Why are his grandchildren over so often?
He said he was sorry about his grandkids an gave me some bananas...
but they're at it again in less than a week.
My head is killing me!
That knocking happens day and night.
Don't those kids ever sleep? Geez.
I can't get any sleep! I want to go to sleep!
Why is it getting louder?
Damn you, you old geezer!
You're always complaining of people being rude when you're even worse!
I can't' stand it any longer. I won't stand for this any longer!
I...
love my wife.
- Excuse me? - That's why, I can't be your model...
or you muse.
I hope we can just stay good neighbors.
What did you say?
I know this might be shocking, but you don't have to pretend to be happy.
Please, stop.
It's sadder when you laugh like that.
Excuse me, Mr. Na. I think you are gravely mistaken.
My project will be done next month, so make sure you look it up.
No.
I think it's best not to leave any doubts.
And from now on, when we smell cigarette smoke...
my wife will be coming down.
If you'll excuse me.
- Where are you going this late? - To buy ice-cream.
- Go with me, dad. - Okay, let's go.
Why isn't this geezer coming out? I know you're in there!
You'd better open up! What's with all the knocking noise, this late at night?
Open up!
Wait...
What happened?
Do you have something to tell me?
I did, but now I don't.
What are you talking about? What was it?
- Is Gong Yoon giving you a hard time? - No!
Dad...
do you...
- love mom? - Of course.
- Why do you ask? - Just because.
You're so odd.
- How much? - Did your mom tell you to ask me?
A lot. Tell her more than she'll ever know.
That way, we can have beef for dinner.
You'd better not betray mom. If you do, then I'll be mean to you when you're old.
That would never happen.
Even if Ms. Korea tried to lure me, I still wouldn't waver.
I said you didn't have to do this!
The stench of your hair is coming down all the way to my house!
Kids only come to their parents when they need you.
What did you say?
I'm paying you back for your bananas!
Only a widow knows how another widow feels.
Why did you leave the hospital in this state?
Do you know how much hospital stays cost?
Why didn't you ask to get paid for watching your grand kids?
If you're going to say things like that, you should go.
- I'm not thankful for any of this. - I was on my way out anyways.
Geez.
When you're old, I heard it's harder for men to live alone than women.
Since we're neighbors, if you need anything, give me a call.
It's better than smelling a corpse.
I didn't ask for your help, but you sure act like I did.
An old neighbor is probably more useful than kids who live far away.
My goodness, you sure do talk a lot.
- You really should be going! - Yes! I wouldn't stay even if you begged me!
(2 weeks later)
She said she'd go on vacation after she finished her project.
I think she left.
I'm sure she needed time to forget about me.
After that...
the smell of her smoke...
didn't come up again.
Mr. Na! Mr. Na! This is crazy!
- This is you, isn't it? - What is?
This webtoon.
The Bastard Upstairs?
It is! It's you!
A story about an illustrator and her upstairs pervert.
The pervert who comes downstairs every time the artist sends up smoke.
A secret love affair behind his wife. It's the first soap opera webtoon.
Give me that.
J? It's really her!
You said she was an artist, but I guess she was an illustrator.
She drew you as a total pervert.
That damned woman!
(Episode 14: Love Thy Neighbor)
(Super Family 2017)
- Why should we hide it? - You could be confused. Think about it again.
Kwi-nam likes you, Ms. Ahn.
You're my competition.
I'll change the password to our door if you come home after 12. Do as you like.
I'm not Cinderella. It's been awhile since I last visited Asan.
Do you know why corpses float in reservoirs?
- Why an abandoned island? - So I can leave her there.
He'll raise $40,000 on our deposit or raise our monthly rent.
Mom, it's me. Can I borrow some money?
How can you make such a mistake?
Do you know how detrimental this is?
You're too much, mom. I'll pay you back. I'm working part-time, from now on.
This is Maeng Ra-yeon for J Home Shopping.
(Next Monday at 11:10)