[My Secret Romance]
[Ministry of Culture and Korea Creative Content Agency aided in this production.]
[Episode 11: I'm the Only One Who Can't Date]
I was going to call you too.
I'm sorry for not calling you.
There were many things I had to deal with.
Director Cha.
Thank you... for everything you've done for me.
If I stay here...
I think it'll be uncomfortable for both of us.
- I requested a transfer-- - What do you mean?
Are you telling me you're leaving the company?
I feel like I'm a little late...
but I think it's for the best.
I know...
I know it's been very hard for you.
But, this isn't right.
No. You can't leave. I won't let you.
I have no intention in getting your permission.
I don't want to become more pitiful.
I'll get going.
Enjoy.
I'm sorry for leaving so suddenly.
But the new nutritionist is five years my senior...
so she'll be much easier to work with.
But we just started to become close...
Then, I'll prepare the orders for tomorrow's menu.
But since it's your last day, should we have a farewell party?
Shall we do that?
- Deal! - I have plans already.
- Cancel it. - Cancel it.
- Okay.
Good.
["Nothing Is Easy" - Sohyun]
Why are you doing this to me?
Why is my heart like this?
I close my eyes, I shut my ears...
But you keep crossing into my line of sight.
Even when I’m quietly walking...
I wouldn't be surprised if you danced.
- Should I? - Hey.
What are you doing?
I'm dancing!
Hey, why are you being so embarrassing? Stop it, okay?
Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. Hey, stop it already!
Nothing is easy, nothing goes exactly as I want...
Even if love is a common word...
It’s a word I practiced every day...
Words that only stayed in my mouth, I love you, those words are so hard.
Even if this is what I have to do, I want to be with you.
But, why is there a blanket on your couch?
Oh, that? I have a hard time sleeping at night.
I hate sleeping by myself...
And I hate eating by myself too.
Words that are said all the time...
Words that only I can’t say.
Nothing is easy, nothing goes exactly as I want...
Even if love is a common word...
It’s a word I practiced...
- Nutritionist Lee, until the very end... - Every day...
It only stays between my own lips...
I can't even figure out...
How could she fool us like that?
She knew how much I liked Director Cha. This is so annoying.
Don't say anything useless on her last day.
No, I will!
Hey. Hey. Hey!
Nutritionist Lee, I don't like you.
This is her last day. We should uplift the mood!
Together! Party tonight!
If I look into your eyes, I'm a trouble maker.
If I stand next to you, I'm a trouble maker.
- A little more. - A little more over time.
I can't control my feelings anymore...
I'm in front of you, so you don't forget me again...
Don't act clueless at your new workplace, and do a good job.
Cook Wang.
I gave you a hard time, didn't I?
Well, for a newbie, you've improved a lot.
Good job.
[Deep-Fried Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges]
My mother... liked abalone porridge.
She liked making it too.
Should we eat abalone porridge next time?
That's okay.
It never compares to my mom's porridge.
[Abalone Porridge]
Please eat.
You said you hate eating by yourself.
I'll stay with you while you eat.
What's going on all of a sudden?
You're traveling all the way to the countryside...
They have nice dormitories.
I'll also save money since they give us three meals a day,
But who's going to watch Dong Goo when I'm gone?
Mom.
Don't bother Hyun Tae too much because of your visits to the broadcast station.
Take care of the kid, okay?
But is it totally over with that guy?
Gosh, I doted on him because he's totally my type
but he's definitely not husband material.
I can't believe he got scared after one scandalous issue.
I'm going to take out the garbage.
This is so upsetting.
When I hid in your closet that time, I stumbled upon your jewelry box.
I don't know why it was there...
But since everyone has their own tastes...
I have my own tastes too.
Thankfully, we dealt with the responses to the tabloids before it blew up.
Okay.
And Lee Yoo Mi transferred to a university cafeteria in Daejeon.
I thought you should know.
Tell them to bring me all the approval documents that have piled up.
I'll do that.
Please look favorably upon me.
But, I didn't know all the cooks were men.
Wow, this is fascinating.
- Where did you work before coming here? - Daebok Group.
The office cafeterias are easy compared to this.
Can you handle these hungry kids, three times a day?
I will work hard...
No, I'll do a good job.
I don't like the waistband. Is there anything else?
Someone suggested using this skull pattern.
That's better. Please fix the samples and finish it by tomorrow morning.
Yes, sir.
- Alien. - Yes?
- Any other ideas? - Uh, I like the design.
We shouldn't have hired them.
Geez, seriously. Hey, I told you to collect the meal tickets!
I'm sorry!
Director Cha, what about lunch?
I'm not hungry.
I understand.
You can't take this much food.
Hey, I gave you my meal ticket already. Thank you for the meal.
- What's on the menu today? - I don't know. I hope it's delicious.
Get ready to take over my position.
You told me not to think about it until I get married.
I'll die before that happens.
I'll make the official announcement to the board members.
I'll think about it.
I won't tell you to get married for the time being.
But, if you want my position, act accordingly.
If you act out again, I'll hand it all over to a business specialist. Got it?
[Follow Your Body, Follow Your Heart]
[2017 Trip Information: From December 17-20th in Gangneung.]
Here.
Yeah.
Director Cha, should I order the flower bouquet?
- Oh, is it that time already? - Yes.
Should I prepare the same bouquet as last year?
- Yeah, do that. - Understood.
Think about it carefully.
Do you think there will be more days when she's smiling or crying?
That's how it was with your mom.
Her life might become difficult because of your greed.
Lee Yoo Mi.
I didn't eat anything today.
I starved all day.
[Daejeon, Dong-gu...]
There's no way he'd call.
You're so cunning, Lee Yoo Mi.
Yoo Mi.
Hey, it must be boring to stay at school all day.
It does feel a little stuffy.
Sometimes, I want to go to the beach.
Oh, the sequel to "The Boss' Explicit Taste" came out. I forgot it.
Hey, shut up.
- I heard you have more customers now. - Yeah.
I knew this would happen. This is why I didn't want to be on TV.
Geez, you're so fortunate.
I was going to visit Seoul this weekend. Why did you come here?
I closed the store and went for a drive, but I ended up here.
Do you go for a drive from Seoul to Daejeon?
Gosh, did you miss me that much?
But, are you doing all right?
I'm sure it'll get better.
That person is doing just fine...
So... I'll be fine soon enough.
I'm sure of it.
It's late. Can you get home safely?
- Lee Yoo Mi. - Yeah?
Did you know?
I only recently found out...
I like you.
What?
I like you. I don't know when it started...
But, I found out too late.
I could have won you over, but I was a little too late.
Hyun Tae.
I just wanted you to know.
I felt wronged trying to get over my feelings on my own.
I'm sorry.
I just wanted you to know.
That sly bastard.
I'll let it go today.
I'll get going.
Okay, see you.
- Mi Hee, you came? - Yeah.
Hey, I heard you got me this slot. Thanks.
I heard you begged Director Lee and told him you're having a hard time.
I thought I'd help you out. Mi Hee, let's do a good job.
Okay.
That nasty wench.
Since your daughter was demoted, let's earn our keep, Jo Mi Hee.
Um, Jang Kyung Ae, your "lettuce slap" scene is the talk of the town.
Oh my, really?
We had to retake that scene so many times.
The lettuce had to stick onto my face...
But the lettuce kept ripping.
It had to stick, but it ripped...
And Jo Mi Hee, how long has it been since you've been on TV?
I heard you came on to the show with strong determination.
Did you have a special reason for that?
I have a son that I had at a later age, so I have to earn a living for him.
Wow, so how old is he?
Three years old.
That's impressive. If he's three, he could be your grandson.
I actually have a funny story related to what you just said.
Do you know Daebok Group? The underwear company.
Oh my, should I say this on TV?
If it's inappropriate, we'll edit it out later.
My daughter used to date the chairman's son.
If it's Daebok Group, aren't you talking about that man?
The man who was recently involved in a scandal with an announcer...
- Mr. C? - Oh my, do you know him?
It's Cha Jin Wook.
Are you all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Director Cha, if you keep this up, I'll really resign this time.
He might die if he dates again.
[Jin Wook]
I don't think coming here is beneficial for either of us.
This.
What's that?
I heard you're not eating these days. Eat while you work.
Leave it there.
I made it myself for you. I didn't buy it.
If you collapse, your father will worry and so will I.
Hye Ri, I already told you--
I know. Eating this won't mean you're accepting my feelings.
I know...
so eat.
I'm just worried about you.
- Hello. - Hey, Hye Ri.
Hello.
This is my daughter, Hye Ri.
- Oh, hi. - Hello.
- This is Jin Wook. I told you about him. - I see.
- Shall we eat? - Yes, shall we order?
Okay.
- Is there anything you want to eat? - What?
- Black bean noodles. - Oh, okay.
How does it taste?
- Can I be honest? - Yeah.
I think you need more practice.
What is this? This is annoying. Stop eating.
Eat up.
Did you know?
Since the day we met until now...
I always thought of you as a man.
As you get older, you'll find out.
That there are countless men out there who are 100 times better than I am.
I... I really hope that's true.
It's delicious.
Eat up.
Pig skin is delicious. Pig skin is life.
I didn't think you were the type to like pig skin.
Hey, what's wrong with pig skin? It's delicious...
And if you slap it onto your face, it's good for your skin.
This is my soul food.
Hey, I really wanted to drink soju...
But I didn't have anyone else to call, so I called you. Is that okay?
You were rejected, weren't you?
Me? Me?
Yes.
I think I've been rejected by Cha Jin Wook over a hundred times.
But...
Today is really my last day.
It's completely over. The end.
Here, drink up.
- Good job. - Yes.
Cheers.
I'm planning to take this opportunity to go on a trip by myself.
- Where? - Where?
Where... Um, I'm definitely...
going to a place with a lot of handsome men.
I want to try knocking a man down.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Writer Jung, let's have an honest chat.
I bet you've done this before.
In an unfamiliar place, filled with unfamiliar people...
Did you ever... with a strange woman... have you...
You have, haven't you?
No comment.
Damn it. I'm right. It's true.
You've really done it before. I'm the only one who hasn't.
Gosh, I lived such a boring life for all these years.
You know what? I'm going to be free-spirited.
I'm going to be a rebel. I'll do whatever the hell I want.
What do you think about me?
Do you want to go to Hong Kong with me?
Pardon me?
Sheesh, why are you so surprised? I just want to go to Hong Kong.
To eat dim sum.
Geez, if you go traveling alone, you'll get in a lot of trouble.
What? Why? Huh?
Drink.
Hey, I like alcohol. Thank you.
- Yoo Mi, do you have a boyfriend? - Pardon me?
Not really...
It sounds like she just started seeing someone.
- This is the best time to date. - It's not that...
Cha Jin Wook!
His father thought my son was his grandson
and stirred up a commotion.
He wanted to check if they were related
and tried to pluck his hair out.
That stubborn and old grandpa had no idea what he was talking about.
I thought he was looking down on my womb!
Yes, your womb...
Then is your daughter still seeing--
No, they broke up.
My daughter was fired from her company
And now, she's working at a university cafeteria in a rural district.
Yoo Mi!
Yoo Mi?
A university cafeteria?
If you look at the sales graph, we see more sales in Europe than in America.
Please continue.
What's going on? Why did he suddenly leave?
Hey, her mom was an erotic actress.
- Really? - Yeah.
Wow.
I heard Joo Hye Ri cried on her show because of that woman.
Are you serious? Like mother like daughter.
- Isn't it her? - Yeah.
Yeah, it's her.
- It's her. - Is her mother that erotic actress?
- Yeah. - I feel bad for her.
- Is your daughter still dating-- - No, they broke up.
My daughter was fired from her company...
[Father]
- Just go. - Secretary Jang.
I'm talking to you as Jang Woo Jin, your older friend of 10 years.
Go get her? Are you going to let her get away?
People always make fun of the way I dress.
They say it's tacky, unflattering, strange, and that I'm crazy.
I know that.
I know everything, but I play dumb, act calm and firm. I just ignore it. Why?
Because I like the way I dress. Because I want to do it.
Because...
this makes me happy.
Cha Jin Wook.
Do you understand... what I'm saying?
How arrogant. Don't forget that I'm your boss.
I'll be back.
You can do it, Jin Wook.
Excuse me, where is Nutritionist Lee Yoo Mi?
She left without saying anything, so we can't get a hold of her either.
The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after...
Where did you go, Lee Yoo Mi?
Hey, you son of a bitch.
Where did Lee Yoo Mi go?
[Thanks to Lee Kan Hee, Kim Young Sook, and Kim Hyung Min for being guest stars.]
[Epilogue: The kiss that night.] Thank you for treasuring it.
[This woman is so lovable. I can't hold back.]
[Can I kiss her now?]
[Let me kiss your soft and sweet lips.]
[It's dangerous. Let's stop here.]
[It was a surprise kiss. Yoo Mi looks puzzled.]
[Epilogue: The conversation that can't be heard.]
[He's used to being alone now. It's his alone time.]
Yeah.
Director Cha, should I order the flower bouquet?
Oh.
Is it that time already?
Yes, should I prepare the bouquet as last year?
Yeah, do that.
Understood.
[He starts to miss her even more.]
Lee Yoo Mi.
I haven't eaten anything today.
I starved all day.
[Epilogue: "Only One Memory" - Won Tae Yeon]
I want to remember it, by only one name.
I'm sure I'll feel a lot of pain...
And even if that pain drives me crazy...
Even until that moment...
I want to remember it, by only one name.
Just one...
I want to be remembered...
by only one name.
Even if I can't see you ever again...
Our memories...
will be left as a feeling of longing that doesn't leave...
and it will take root in our hearts...
So when it rains, and when the winds blow...
I want to be remembered...
by only one name.
[Epilogue: "Three Slices of Truth" - Won Tae Yeon]
I know you're leaving now...
But please leave a slice of your heart with me.
That one slice, that you cherished dearly...
Instead of a promise that I'll return, please take...
a slice of my heart.
It's a small slice that wants to be remembered...
forever.
It was a love that I waited a long time for...
And it will be my only love...
for the rest of my life.
So I will keep...
that one slice of memory, for the rest of my life.
It wasn't a meaningless love, so if you continue to live your life...
And if I become forgotten...
I will send you off with a smile, not with tears.
But... But...
I will shed a tear...
For myself, because I can love you wholeheartedly...
And for you, who planted that love inside me.
I am just thankful to you...
[My Secret Romance]
We're not at all involved. It was just a one-night stand!
Hold on to her. If you make her cry one more time, I'll beat you up.
It sounds like you liked him a lot.
I finally know how to make good abalone porridge, but I can't make it for you.