(Episode 39)
The success rate for the surgery is less than 10 percent.
She...
is not going to have surgery...
or receive any treatment.
She's going to take pain medication...
and spend the remaining time...
with Do Na on the drama. That's what she's insisting.
She said...
she'll get back together with me...
to protect herself.
She doesn't want to come back to me.
Maybe she...
likes you.
So here's my plea.
If she wants,
I'll let her go to you.
No,
I won't get in the way,
so please convince her to receive treatment.
Please...
save her.
It was hard to get a hold of this tutor, so you have to work hard.
Of course.
Hello.
Yes, hello.
Why are you out here this early?
Bum Woo has to get a lesson, so we're going there.
- What lesson? - For vocal training.
Bum Woo, you should've asked me about that.
I know numbers of famous vocal trainers.
What brings you here?
This is a present for you.
The advertisement is received very well,
so I decided to get you something big.
It's enough that I was paid to shoot that advertisement.
I can't accept an excessive present like that.
You earned it, so take it.
No, thank you.
You're making me feel embarrassed.
Come to think of it,
I remember that you two were caught on camera before.
Are you two in a special relationship?
I'm just a director, and he's just an actor.
Then you shouldn't do anything to draw people's attention.
Bum Woo is under a very specific contract...
as our premier model.
The problem can be blown up if you do anything rash.
Director Ha, we'll be late. Let's go.
Why did you want to see me?
You can order some tea first.
I heard everything...
from Chairman Jung.
I heard you're very ill.
I think it's too reckless of you...
to sit and wait for death.
The possibility might be slim,
but if there is even a slight chance that you will survive,
you need to give it a try.
I have no time to spare.
I don't want to die in vain...
after putting off my time...
to get meaningless treatments.
I'm going to do what I love doing while I'm still alive.
When you recover,
there might be another life that's waiting for you.
I don't expect that to happen.
I was too lucky until now.
I was loved by the ones I loved,
and I was loved as the wife of a rich man.
Then I returned as an actress,
and I got to work with my daughter.
It would be too much for me to expect to live a better life...
than the one I lived now.
I am satisfied with my life as it is.
And I'm going to fill whatever time I have left...
with the things I can be satisfied with.
What about those...
left behind after you leave?
Haven't you thought about them?
I wish to be remembered...
as someone who was confident and strong.
That's why I chose this path.
That means...
I couldn't convince you.
No.
There's nothing you can do.
I didn't think we could talk about this over a meal,
so I had to ask you to come over today.
What is it?
Joon Ho has a woman...
he's been dating since before he got married.
I found out first...
and warned him.
However, they continued to date in secret,
and Hye Mi ended up finding out.
My goodness.
I am so ashamed.
I couldn't bring up my own son well.
How can I have anything to say?
I figured Joon Ho would come back to his senses...
if you knew about it.
That's why I asked to see you.
Thank you, Mr. Jung,
for giving him another chance even after knowing his wrongdoings.
I will make sure he gets a hold of himself...
and stays with Hye Mi.
- Please. - Yes.
I'm home.
I told you to come home a while ago.
Why are you so late?
The meeting lasted a bit longer than I thought.
I heard...
you're still dating that girl.
Dad. Dad!
- You idiot. - Honey.
How dare you let that relationship go on?
Honey, just talk it out.
There's no use in talking to this kid.
Do you know...
how ashamed and embarrassed I was in front of my in-law, you idiot?
I'm sorry. I apologize.
You should've stopped...
when Mr. Jung found out and warned you.
And now, even Hye Mi knows about this?
He says he's sorry.
Will you please stop?
How do you call yourself my son?
How can you be my son...
when you embarrass me like this?
Honey, please stop.
Please stop, Father.
You.
If this happens again,
I will disown you. Do whatever you want.
That woman was very confident.
She said she's willing to break up with you anytime...
and that I should try harder to get a hold of your heart.
This won't happen again.
Of course.
I can't take this any longer.
I never imagined I'd go through this while still newly married.
I don't care how much you love her.
You need to stop.
I don't ever want to be insulted by her again.
Okay.
I'll end this.
- You should go. - I'll see you off.
No, you go first.
Go on inside.
You should go first.
How can I turn back while you're standing here?
I'll stand here and watch you go.
I'll go once you go inside.
Oh, gosh.
- President Kim. - Director Ha.
What are you doing here?
What do you think? I'm about to go inside.
- Goodbye, then. - Goodbye.
Goodbye.
It looks like things are speeding up between you two.
Nothing's going on between us yet.
We haven't even held hands.
What?
Why haven't you held his hand after so many dates?
Are you playing hard to get?
A woman should never appear to be easy.
You need to make him feel desperate.
I'm a femme fatale, you know.
Fatal what?
If you continue to be so mean, you'll end up in a fatal condition.
No matter what I do or how desperate I make him feel,
President Kim is completely into me.
I am the epitome of a femme fatal.
That doesn't seem to fit you.
Homeliness is what makes you charming.
The poisonous charm hidden in my homeliness.
That's who I am.
Wait, are you jealous?
Because things are going well between us,
but you and Bum Woo didn't get anywhere?
Yes. I'm jealous.
How sad.
I'm going to go take off my makeup.
She's so lucky.
She doesn't have to worry about scandals.
Thank you.
It's a lot better, right?
Yes, it's great.
But you need to move on to the next episode.
He's right.
I know you worked hard to make the edits,
but we should have up to episode four ready...
before we start to shoot.
I thought the schedule allowed us some time.
That's true, but the schedule is set, and we cannot change it.
All right.
I'll finish editing episode two then start writing the next ones.
Could you edit episode 2 after writing episodes 3 and 4?
You'll be editing episodes 3 and 4 anyway. Do it together.
There are procedures one must take.
Episode 2 isn't perfect yet. How can I write episodes 3 and 4?
Writer Yoon.
You should stop being greedy.
It's good that you want to make your scripts perfect,
but nothing is perfect in life.
Saint-Exupery said this.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add,"
"but when there is nothing left to take away."
Let's just write it...
and discuss what we should take away together.
Why did Saint-Exupery say such a wise thing?
He makes me depressed.
Writer Yoon, you should start writing...
then we can pick what to take out after.
I hate Saint-Exupery.
I knew he would become legendary when he disappeared.
I hate people with legends.
Don't go off the topic.
Let's finish our script talk.
Writer Yoon, Writer Yoon.
Let's talk about episodes 3 and 4.
We can start off from the synopses.
Should I fix the synopses?
- Writer Yoon. - Writer Yoon.
How did the place look?
It's great with a lot of pedestrians and enough parking space.
Right?
Should I sign with the place?
Don't be so fast to make a decision.
You should look at a few more before deciding.
That place was great, but the rent was too expensive.
If the rent is too high, it would pressure you.
I'll keep that in mind.
Yes, you should listen to her.
You're right, ma'am.
Rent can give you pressure.
I...
You didn't have to drop me off.
- Do Na. - Yes?
It's nothing. Good work. Go in.
Okay. Take care.
(Hyunpoong Chicken Kalguksu)
Why did Director Shin come with you?
We went to see the writer. He gave me a ride after.
I told you.
Are you back?
Yes.
The meeting was for episode 1, not episode 3?
The writer tends to take her time.
If she doesn't like something, I think she'll keep on editing it.
I see.
Are you waiting for episode three?
Yes. I'm curious about the next episode.
You'll have to wait for a while.
Okay, I see.
How strange. It's suspicious.
Are you catching a spy?
After Bum Woo stepped back,
all I notice is Director Shin.
I had a feeling when he agreed to be her Team B director.
You must think all the men in the world love Director Ha.
What do you mean? Do they not?
Not me.
Me neither.
- Hey, Man Soo. - Yes?
Starting from now, watch Do Na and Director Shin...
very carefully.
Okay. I understand.
You have a serious illness.
You need to see a doctor.
It's strange.
She's adamant.
I had my hopes in you.
I'm...
halfway on board with Lara's decision.
Instead of going through a surgery with a low chance,
she can live the life she wants...
until the very end.
Maybe...
I would have done the same in her shoes.
I agree with you.
"If I was in her shoes, what would I have done?"
I think I would have made the same decision too.
However, for those of us that are watching her,
it's impossible...
to just sit and watch.
We have to try and save her.
However, I intend on supporting Lara...
and her decision.
That's how my love works.
Although...
we love the same woman,
how we love is so different.
I came to see you because I had something to say.
I'm sure.
You wouldn't just visit to have a chat with me.
Do you already know about me and Director Ha?
Yes, I read it on the internet.
Right.
Director Ha is my daughter.
You didn't come here to tell me that, did you?
Recently,
I found out that I have a brain tumor.
I have about 3 to 6 months to live.
In that time,
I want to end my life...
while being in Director Ha's drama.
Can't you be treated?
No.
That's why I came to ask for your help.
If you take too long to write,
I might not be here for the end of the drama.
Please help me finish my role as Madam Jung.
Bum Woo.
Where did you get this car?
What can I do when I'm dating a celebrity?
I have to make sacrifices.
I paid good money for this.
I could have bought the car.
I know. You're lucky you're rich.
I'm just asking why you're spending the money.
If you buy a car, people will notice it more.
If I drive you around in a car like this,
people might get suspicious, but they won't find evidence.
Then can we kiss in the car?
No.
You can't approach me until your modeling contract ends.
Go. Move back.
You're being too harsh.
I'm doing this for you.
This is torture.
Do you want to pay them the penalty?
Then what can we do?
If we hold hands down below,
there won't be any problems even if they snap a picture.
What is this? We're not spies.
It's thrilling and fun.
It's not fun at all.
Don't be so whiny.
I'm sorry.
It's my fault we can't have a proper date.
What can I do when I'm dating a celebrity? I have to understand.
Aren't you mad?
No, it's thrilling and fun.
I know you're just saying that. You're angry inside.
I don't have a multiple personality disorder.
Haven't you seen me enough to know?
I wish I could hug you.
That's why I prepared this.
Ta-da.
You can imagine that it's me and sleep with her.
You know what you said is really provocative, right?
Gosh.
I like racy jokes.
(Hyunpoong Chicken Kalguksu)
I showed you around Seoul,
so stop going around with Do Hyun.
His car is much bigger and nicer.
Gosh, you're so materialistic.
You didn't know? I'm going in.
I'll park.
Do Na, let Mom and I ride in your car too.
Me too.
It's not for anybody.
How are we anybody?
She's right. Let them ride in it.
Yes, Do Na. Let us ride in it.
Do Na, I have something to say.
Bum Woo said...
What? What do you want to say?
He's so happy to be on "After This Night".
Let us ride in it.
Let's go.
Let us ride in it
Your car's so nice.
It's a bit small for me.
- Mom, you like it too, right? - Yes.
It's just this once.
You're so cold-hearted.
We can go to work together.
I always have to go first.
It's okay. She has to go first and prepare.
If we go out at the same time,
I'll give you a ride.
Yes. Got it. I'll give you some feedback.
It's Writer Yoon. She sent episode three.
Oh, wow. Why so early?
Maybe she had ideas flowing.
- Have a look at it. - Okay.
I can't forget you
When you have left me already
Your eyes, nose, and lips
The way you used to touch my skin
Your head down to
Your toes
I can still feel you
But like a burnt out flame
Our love is burnt
And destroyed
You never improve.
- Hey, did you look into it? - Yes.
I can smell something.
Right?
They're glued together.
I just saw them going somewhere in Director Shin's car.
Where are they off to?
I was following and lost them.
See? I told you there's something going on.
Now that you're out of the picture,
Director Shin is looking for a chance.
- Sorry? - I think...
he likes Do Na.
Is that right?
It's not easy for him...
to take the supporting role for a junior director.
Especially for somebody like him...
who has a brilliant career.
It's all because he likes Do Na.
I don't think that's right.
You don't know my instincts.
With you, I didn't care much,
but now, I have to.
Director Shin is not an easy opponent.
I liked episode three.
Me, too. There were a few lines to edit,
but the flow itself is good.
Don't you think the whole script needs to be edited?
No, it's only a few places. You have to make minor corrections.
Is this an irony of fate?
What are you saying?
You don't know how I feel right now.
When a mouse gets caught in a trap, they probably feel this way.
Is there something wrong?
No, nothing is wrong.
I'm serious. There's nothing.
You're denying it too much, so it looks like something is wrong.
I know it's hard to trust people these days,
but I'm saying no. Why are you talking so much?
We have to trust each other.
It's a better world that way.
I said no, so trust me.
There's nothing wrong with me, and I'll keep writing quickly.
Sure. Thank you, Writer Yoon.
Do you think he'll end it?
If he has any sense of conscience, he should.
It's working out.
- Mom. - What?
What's going on?
I think it's because I've been stressed out about the new drama.
Don't overdo it. You might fall ill.
I have to. This is a golden opportunity.
I'm going to try my best.
You're a stranger to me.
I've changed a lot, right? In a good way.
You're scary.
I didn't think you'd focus on work so much.
I thought you were taking minor roles because you had no choice.
I'm happy to be alive these days.
When are you going to get back together with Father?
- Once this drama is over. - Can't you do it earlier?
It'll be easier for you to work when you're back home.
No, I'm going to forget about everything and focus on the drama.
You're really scary.
Why aren't you eating much?
What do you mean? I'm eating.
Do Na.
There's something good happening, right?
There's nothing special.
Your face has brightened up.
Is that true?
I think Sung Ah might be right.
Don't say things like that out of nowhere.
Are you speaking casually to me?
Yes.
You know my weak point,
but don't make fun of me for it.
It's not very nice. Do you understand?
I understand. I won't do it again.
Are you all right?
It's gross. Leave.
Yes?
(Episode 40)
Here.
Take it before you go to bed.
Thank you.
Goodnight.
(Medicine)
I won't ask for more.
Please don't take away any more time from me.
Doesn't the house seem so empty without Dong Woo around?
You must feel like that.
I'll be by your side while he's gone.
I'll be thankful if you can do that.
- Goodness, Dong Woo. - Dong Woo.
Have you decided to come back?
What's that look?
Are you going to pack up and leave again?
No, I came home.
But...
you shouldn't be drinking with your high blood pressure.
It was because I felt lonely without you.
Anyway,
have you sorted your heart out?
Yes. So Aunt Hwa Im,
stop being mean to Lara from now on.
If you sorted yourself out,
why would I be mean to her?
I'm going upstairs.
This is good. This is good, Ha Kyung.
Did you end it for good?
Yes. I'm going to make her move abroad.
I'm glad you made that decision.
You should've done that before.
Hye Mi will accompany you...
when you go abroad on business trips. Understood?
Yes.
I am truly sorry, Hye Mi.
You forgave him with mercy,
so I'm sure he won't ever do that again.
Okay.
Do you...
really not want to get any treatment?
No.
Okay. I understand.
Do whatever you want.
Thank you for understanding.
But you know, Lara.
Please do live...
as long as you can.
And if you like...
someone else that isn't me,
you should express how you feel.
Okay.
Hey.
That's the edited script for episode four.
It might be edited a bit more, but it won't change a lot.
Okay.
No one's around.
Right.
This might be the safest place.
What if Director Shin and Chul Sun suddenly walk in?
They both went home early.
Question.
Why did you call me to this empty office?
Answer.
I wanted to read the script together.
That's shocking.
Why?
Isn't it romantic to sit and read the script together?
What are you doing? You're the one who's perverted.
An opportunity is a chance.
And you need to hold onto that chance.
Director Shin.
I thought you went home.
I left something here.
What are you two doing?
Stop doing inappropriate things at the workplace.
You know how things are between us.
Kids these days are too dirty.
I can't date you anymore because it's killing my heart.
Me too.
Should we continue?
The moment is gone. We can't continue anymore.
Read the script. Read it.
I'm home.
Hey, Dong Woo.
You know,
if you sorted your heart out,
can you give another thought about dating Ha Kyung?
To me,
there is no better niece-in-law than her.
Aunt Hwa Im.
Don't expect me to get married.
- What? - I think I prefer to live alone.
Are you saying you'll live alone because of Lara?
Because I wouldn't approve of you two?
No. It's just that...
I don't think marriage is for me.
I want to live by myself.
You want to live by yourself because of Lara.
I'm telling you, no.
And Aunt Hwa Im,
stop bringing Lara up.
Mom.
Why are you taking medicine?
What?
Right.
Do Na brought me medicine for my upset stomach.
I took some of that.
Did she get you medicine?
- Yes. - See?
She's only cold on the outside. She's very warm inside.
Yes. I guess so.
I keep calling her by her name, but she doesn't say anything now.
Right.
Do you want me to rub your back?
No. I'm all right now. Go to sleep.
Thank you.
You look very worn out.
Can you do this through the end?
Yes, I can.
Madam Jung is a wicked woman...
with temper,
so my worn-out face will help with the character.
- What about the pain? - Pardon?
You must be in a lot of pain.
My mom died from brain tumor,
so I've seen how painful it is.
I can stand it.
Writer Yoon.
I will do this to the end.
So please don't give my role to another actress.
I'm worried, but I'm not thinking about using another actress.
Thank you.
This is the last thing I want to do.
I will hold out until the end.
Sure.
How are you doing?
Holding on.
Recently,
I moved out for a moment then moved back in.
Because I couldn't let Aunt Hwa Im...
be mean to you anymore.
I know. Thank you.
"Thank you" seems to be the only thing I can say recently.
Well...
Shouldn't you let Do Na know?
You can't do that.
I can't be a part of that drama if Do Na finds out.
And...
I don't want Do Na to know until the end.
Help me.
Okay. I understand.
Last time,
Chairman Jung asked me...
to help persuade you to get treatment...
since you might have feelings for me.
No, Director Shin. He has it wrong.
I don't care.
It doesn't matter if your heart is open toward me...
or toward someone else.
You still have my heart.
I should be harsher on you to make you get over me,
but I don't have the energy.
It's already too much for me to focus on my role.
You should focus.
What I want to tell you...
is that...
I will always be on site with you.
Whenever you're in pain or tired,
you have to tell me.
I can't do much,
but I can at least hold your hand.
Why...
Why did you end up loving someone like me?
I don't know.
I wish I could have avoided it.
I couldn't help it.
However, I'm thankful.
You helped me learn how loving someone feels.
That's...
enough for me.
That's why...
you should cheer up...
and be harsh...
and cold to me.
I invited you here to cheer us up...
for the upcoming shoot.
Do Hyun, did you really make all of these?
- Yes, he's a good cook. - Is he?
You should start.
Okay.
It's good. I like it.
Can you cook?
Me?
No. I can make noodles.
I see.
Have you ever made paper cranes?
Paper cranes?
What is that?
You don't know what it is?
For Director Ha's birthday,
I made her 10,000 paper cranes.
Have you ever taken Director Ha's grandmother...
for a tour around Seoul?
No.
You didn't do that either?
Do Hyun, why are you asking me such strange questions?
What? Me and Do Na?
I'm sorry.
It was unintentional, but we used you.
Do Hyun will definitely go crazy once he finds out.
And then, we might hear scandals.
It's already hard as it is for me.
I'm sorry, Director Shin.
Won't you be our shield?
It would be best for Do Hyun to have a misunderstanding.
You guys are using me? You ungrateful jerk.
By the way,
when did you go to Do Hyun's to eat his food?
It just happened. It was a one-time thing.
What was that about 10,000 cranes?
He gave it to me for my birthday. It didn't feel right to reject it.
Is it still at your house?
How can I throw it out when he spent so much effort?
Guys?
Can you have your lover's spat when you're alone?
How brutal can you be?
I'm leaving.
You should eat more...
You should pay for this.
Goodbye.
Hey.
How did it feel to receive 10,000 paper cranes?
Don't be so narrow-minded.
I'm narrow-minded. I'm jealousy incarnate.
Hey, that's a drama's title.
Are you joking with me? I'm serious.
Let's just drink. Cheers.
Bum Woo, you're really brave.
You too, Do Na.
What's wrong with a director and an actor drinking?
Are you stalking me?
You're our model. I have to look out for your image.
It's an invasion of privacy.
An agreement is an agreement.
I hope there's nothing going on between you two.
If there is, Bum Woo will be in trouble.
What's wrong with that psycho?
We better be careful. She's following me.
Why does she like you so much?
Did you lead her on?
Are you changing the subject from our crane talk?
Do Na, you can't do that.
What? Do Na?
Are you calling me by my name?
I'm going to talk casually to you when we're alone.
You have truly gone crazy.
Isn't it more strange to talk formally while dating?
You just got a warning. Why are you talking so loudly?
People can hear you.
What's so wrong with that?
Be quiet.
Sir, you're drinking too much.
You have a breakfast meeting tomorrow.
Lara...
Lara is going to die.
She has a terminal brain tumor.
Sir...
But...
she won't get any treatment. She'll just die.
So...
can I have more to drink?
You're so good since you're an idol.
You have to prepare several songs. Please practice a lot.
I will, Director Ha.
- Hello. - Are you here?
My goodness, Bum Woo! I'm your fan.
You were really amazing in "Acanthus".
I didn't get to talk to you when we had the group meeting.
I see. Thank you.
Did you practice a lot?
Yes.
I'm here.
My goodness, Do Hyun! I'm your fan.
You were really amazing in "Acanthus".
I didn't get to talk to you when we had the group meeting.
I'm your fan too, Mi So.
Thank you.
I'll work hard. Please help me out a lot.
Mi So is really strange.
How can she say the exact line?
But...
she's still cute.
Director Shin, do you think we picked the right female lead?
- Let's just trust that we did. - I think we did.
Why do you feel sorry for Madam Jung?
She's a woman who runs a huge hostess bar...
in Gangnam.
Her life is so pitiful.
All she has is money. She doesn't have anything else.
She has a bad reputation.
That's the character you created.
Whenever I write, I get teary-eyed.
What? I mean,
there are no lines that should make you cry.
She's a cold person,
so everything she says is spiteful.
She must have had a lonely life.
I feel...
so much pain for her.
This is too much.
Can't you just move on?
Why do you always get stuck on something?
What if...
I get cancer?
What?
Director Ha.
I'll try to console her. You can leave.
Would you be okay by yourself?
It's better than both of us wasting our energy. You can go.
Okay. Good luck.
Writer Yoon.
Yes?
You know Lara is ill, right?
Yes, I do.
I was sad from the first time I wrote about Madam Jung.
She said she's going to die after being in a drama with her daughter.
Lara doesn't want her daughter to know...
that she's ill.
But if you act this way,
she might find out.
Is that what you want?
No.
What you can do for Lara...
is to write the scripts so that we can keep filming. Got it?
Yes. Yes.
Are you going somewhere?
Yes, I have dinner plans.
All right. Hold on.
It's really cold today.
See you later.
Do Na.
I just wanted to...
call you by your name.
I won't do it again.
You can call me by my name at home.
You can speak casually to me too.
No, I won't do it.
Let's just...
be...
a director and an actress.
Okay. You can do what you want.
See you later.
Let's go for a ride.
Lara.
I didn't know...
I could be so helpless.
What is going on with you?
You're dying,
but I can't do anything.
Nobody...
can do anything for me.
I thought...
I was this great person.
I thought there was nothing I couldn't do.
But...
I can't do anything for you.
You have done...
many things for me.
While we lived together,
I was happy.
And...
you're still by my side,
blocking the wind.
Please.
I want to be somebody who can do something for you.
Younger temperature? Below zero temperature.
I think I wanted a younger man.
I needed time to...
I needed time to forget about her.
I prepared something.
- Cut. - What?
Where did you put it?
Have you showed her around Seoul?
- Cut. - Sorry?
(He's babbling.)
- What did you say? - Cut.
(Lara, you missed a line.)
I don't know.
Isn't it weird to speak casually while dating?
(Should he speak more politely?)
I made a mistake.
(He makes a cute face.)
(It's wide open.)
(Why are you struggling?)
The fur.
I've been a fan since Group Dai Dai.
Thank you.
(Group Dai Dai?)
(Giggling)
(It must be a new company.)
Cut.
My heart is racing.
Cut.