Why do I even bother...
So whether you like it or not, you gotta find someone to marry.
Because you have to get married!
Marriage is a crazy thing.
Then are you not gonna get married and die all alone?
Of course not!
I'll get married and have kids and live happily ever after!
Tell me the truth!
Are you waiting for a prince charming to show up
and sweep you off your feet?
Who doesn't like the idea of a prince charming?
There is your prince charming.
Testing, testing.
I bet the singer caught a cold.
I'm filling in for Cheol-shik.
He has a cold.
A nice round of applause would help me muster up enough courage to sing.
You can do it, Mr. HONG!
As... Sorry. I'm sorry.
Let's try this again.
As I count the stars in the sky,
I hear your voice.
I wish to be a fine flower dust
that gently lie on your petals.
As I gaze at the night sky,
I can feel your breath.
I wish to float in a small boat
that stays in your lake.
If you ever leave me,
I'll follow you till the end.
My love, I hold you in my arms...
What happened?
You should drive more carefully.
What are you talking about? It was all your fault!
You slammed on your brake and
what was I supposed to do?
Do you how much this car cost?
More than your husband's retirement fund!
Husband?
Fine! Talk to
my insurance company.
What a shitty day!
Let's just settle it here.
How much do you want?
I said I'll give you the money now.
It's not about the money.
You could've just apologized.
It's not a big accident anyway.
You want me to apologize, huh?
I'm sorry.
I'm so fucking sorry.
Ok?
Dumb bitch! I'm leaving.
What the hell?
Oh, I'm really sorry too! So sorry!
Call my insurance! They'll take care of everything! Bye!
You crazy bitch!
We're closed for the day.
- I need to speak with Dr. YOON. - Mi-sun!
Hello, Doctor.
You got yourself in a big trouble this time.
Under Para. 1 of Art. 50 of the Road Traffic Act,
you're under arrest for hit and run.
Let's go.
Wait! I'll go there myself! Hit and run? Whatever!
Sir, I'm so sorry.
You little punk! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?
Sir, I'll apologize for what happened.
Please calm down!
I'll let it pass this time only because of you, Mr. HONG.
Thank you very much. I'll make sure this will never happen again.
She's quite a lady.
What are you looking at,
you little punk!
- You think you're off the hook? - Sir, please!
Drink!
It's the best remedy when you feel like shit.
Drink and forget everything.
C'mon, drink.
Aren't you gonna yell at me?
Accidents happen.
Though he doesn't drive well...
That kid was gonna get himself in trouble sooner or later.
You were just unlucky.
Will you stop crying? It's not that big of a deal.
Where is your confidence?
You should've given a little speech representing all drivers.
Why are you looking at me like that?
How did you become such good friends with police officers?
About 3 years ago, I caught a few sneaky thieves for them.
And a few robbers.
I received couple of honorary citizen's awards, too.
Why are you nice to me?
Don't flatter yourself.
I'm just doing my job.
Do you like me?
Whatever!
Oh my god!
What are you doing here?
I heard you slept with Mr. HONG again.
Everyone's talking about it.
No way! How do they know?
This is insane!
We're just friends, ok?
Friends!
Friends who sleep together?
That's usually called 'sex partners.'
Don't get weird ideas!
Nothing happened.
- Don't you believe me? - I believe you.
- Good. - So, how was it?
Was it good? How many times did you do it?
3 times? I'm so jealous!
What are you doing here at this hour?
What's up!
- What's wrong? - C'mon! Hurry!
Wait! What are you doing? I'm cold! I'm not going! Stop it!
Where are you taking me? Let go of me! Stop it!
- Just come! - To where?
- Come! - Stop it!
You want me to deliver a baby?
I'm a dentist, not an obstetrician!
I can't do it. I can't!
Yes, you can!
You just have to stay next to her.
The midwives will do the rest!
Then why do I need to be here?
Just watch over the whole thing.
Wait!
Doctor! Please help me!
I don't really know what to do...
She said she can't give birth without a doctor!
Whatever you do!
Don't worry! She's almost out! Push!
Oh my gosh! What do I do?
My beautiful baby...
I pray for my baby to grow up as smart and as pretty... as you...
There you are. I was looking all over for you.
Hey, doc.
Thanks. You did good.
Are you her father or something? Why do you thank me?
Just because. Thanks.
No, I should thank you.
Thank you for the precious experience...
What are you thinking?
Just thinking.
What kind of 'just thinking'?
I know! You're thinking about your first love, right?
No.
I'm thinking about the world that you couldn't possibly understand.
Like what?
What can't I possibly understand?
How do you feel now?
I feel offended.
Not that. How do you feel about this place?
It's nice. Quiet and clean air.
That's it?
What else is here?
Close your eyes.
- Why? - Just close them!
You must concentrate.
Can you feel the moonlight reflecting on the ocean?
Do you feel wind tickling your face?
Doesn't it feel like the wind is asking you to play with him?
Try to feel them all together...
So this is it. This is the world I didn't know.
It's so wonderful.
I did some background check for you.
Are you interested?
What about?
What is it?
Mr. HONG's past.
Why do you go around digging up other people's past?
How would you feel if someone else did it to you?
Then forget it.
Sit.
Let's see. His name is HONG Doo-sik.
But he's known as Mr. HONG.
I know that already.
Let's see.
Both of his parents passed away in car accident
before he even entered elementary school.
Really?
Since he didn't have any relatives,
he was to be sent to an orphanage.
However, he was a bright little boy
and a grandpa...
who used to own a local rice store, adopted him as his son.
The townspeople shared all the cost, such as education and others.
When he was a kid, he wasn't a big boy.
But, with his guts,
he ruled all the neighboring schools.
In another words, he was a legendary character.
No way.
Oh, and he's got some nerves
that he even scares off ghosts.
I'm a virgin ghost...
Stop crying!
No way! Even a ghost?
Please don't tell anyone.
You little weakling!
Don't get funny ideas!
I didn't!
What else?
After his grandpa passed away of a heart attack,
he's been living by himself in that warehouse.
Heart attack?
- I see. - That's it!
Oh, and there is one more strange thing about him.
What?
There are unexplained 3 void years of his life.
According to what I found,
he went back to school after his army service.
But the 3 years after school...
till he came back to this town are missing.
Some say...
he was a spy who was sent to North Korea.
Others say
he was the translator at Korean-American Conference.
There is also a rumor that he was a big time CIA agent.
That sounds preposterous.
I also heard
he swam across the Atlantic Ocean.
But, none of these stories have been proven.
So they don't mean a thing.
That's it!
- Now it's your turn to talk. - About what?
You have to promise me you're not gonna tell anyone!
I promise.
Mr. HONG and I...
- We kissed. - Really? How far did you guys go?
What do you mean?
I mean, there are different kinds of kisses.
- A light peck or a deep... - It wasn't like that!
You liked it, huh?
It wasn't bad.
So what's the problem?
We can never be in that kind of relationship.
It was just that night...
So you're saying nothing happened and you guys are just friends.
Right.
This is the best picture!
Dr. YOON's office.
May I speak with Dr. YOON, please?
- Who? - YOON Hye-jin, please.
Hye-jin? May I ask who this is?
Someone she knows.
Someone she knows... Someone she knows.
Someone she knows?
- Are you looking for your girlfriend? - This is her father.
Mr. YOON?!
Why do you always make my life more complicated?
What are you gonna do now?
What can I do?
You father already hates me.
It's always that big mouth of yours that causes trouble!
What?
So you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend in front your father?
That can't be that hard.
Really?
Of course.
50 bucks a day, right?
- Sure. - Ok.
You're looking good, sir.
You're looking better yourself, miss.
You should come by sometimes.
Even though he doesn't show it,
I know your father misses you much.
I can tell by just looking at him.
It's been over 30 years, you know?
Are you sure it's not you who misses me more?
Perhaps.
He calls you 'miss'?
Should he call me 'mrs.' then?
What the hell are you thinking?
Use your head, boy!
Young people now days all act like they're big shots,
but inside, they don't know
how to do anything right.
You wanna give it a shot?
I remember
what she said to me when she moved out from home.
She said my money smells like shit, not sweat.
She worked through college
and never asked a penny from me.
I guess she wasn't qualified to receive any scholarships.
Lately, she started to send me some money.
She said she wants to pay back every cent she ever got from me.
I agree.
It's important to have clean money dealings
between family members.
Pretty good.
Where did you learn how to play chess?
I used to play with grandpas
in my neighborhood for a bowl of noodles.
What's your relationship with my daughter?
- We're just friends. - Just friends...
Yesterday,
she asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend for a day.
In fact, now I work
part time job
- What do you mean? - We don't any special relationship
That's what we do. We help each other whenever we need help.
You accept money from your friends?
If they pay me,
they feel better about asking me for help.
That's my way of earning money.
That's an interesting idea. I like it.
He's lasting pretty long.
A record breaker.
- Hey! You! - What are you doing?
You can't do that!
Withdraw your last move!
That's not gonna happen.
You little!
Don't you have any respect
for elders?
Fine. I'll withdraw.
I was having such a good time until you made that last move.
Now, it's finished! You lost!
Checkmate!
What? Are you toying with me?
You cheated! I don't want to play anymore!
Get out of my face!
- Drive safely. - Take care of yourself.
I will.
Mr. YOON wants you to come by sometimes. When will it that be?
Me?
I'm not sure.
I'll see you again.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
Mr. KIM at the gas station asked me to come in for a day.
Why do you live like that?
What's wrong with how I live?
It's pathetic
and has no future.
Why are you trying to start a fight?
It's you who's pathetic and has no future.
Me?
What's wrong with me?
You're getting old and want to get married,
but can't to find anyone who's good enough for you.
You're lonely and can't fall asleep.
You drink yourself to sleep and the next day you suffer from a hangover.
Then you ask yourself,
what's the point of living like this?
You're really annoying!
Where are you going?
Home!
Aren't you gonna pay me?
If I don't, are you gonna sue me?
Pay me!
Sue me!
Pay me!
Hi! How was business yesterday?
It was ok.
I really like the lighting in my office.
Thanks.
- You got new stuff in? - They came in this afternoon.
Grandma, how your new denture?
It's good.
- Stop by sometimes. - Ok. Thanks.
I like your new hairdo. Did you get it done at a hair salon?
- Where are you going? - To the market.
You kids! Don't smoke!
It's bad for your teeth!
What do you think?
Doesn't it look different with a new paint job?
I guess.
What's wrong? Do you need help with something?
Mr. HONG, let's do something together.
We are doing something together.
Not like this.
Like going out on a date.
What are you talking about?
I'm a dentist and you're a handyman.
I think this is a good deal for you.
What do you say? Yes or no?
I'm sorry but...
I only think of you as a friend.
I just can't think of you like that.
I'm sorry.
I was joking. You took it so seriously.
I'm sorry. I thought you might have
a wrong idea about us because of that night.
I'm sorry.
I'll see you later.
This is so embarrassing.
What's this?
Can't you read? It's my resignation.
Do you know what have changed and
what haven't changed in past year?
The number of patients and
your bank account have changed for the better.
What haven't changed are your apathy
and the ever-busy nurse, me!
I think your skirt has gotten shorter, too.
It's not funny.
I will not allow myself to be the victim of overwork and low salary.
If that's how you really feel, I'll accept it.
How can you do this to me?
You know what I'm trying to say with this resignation!
I can't believe you're just gonna accept it!
I'm gonna close our office.
What are you talking about?
Let's go back Seoul!
With the money we saved from here,
I'm sure we can get a decent space in the outskirts.
Hye-jin...
You're the one who wanted to go.
Hello.
Hi.
Ma'am, be careful!
Is this another one of your day jobs?
This? No.
It's Myung-cheol's grandpa's work.
But he's too sick to come in today.
It only pays him 20 bucks a day but that's a lot money for an old man.
- Mr. HONG! - What?
I'm closing my office.
Really? Why?
I got a call from my colleague about a good office space in Seoul.
Really? Good for you.
My lease isn't up yet,
but you can take care of that, right?
I'm happy for you. Congratulations...
What? Do you have something to say?
- Yes. - Say it!
I was thinking, if you don't think of me as a such a bad person,
maybe we could have more positive relationship...
We could go on a date or go see a movie like normal people...
And maybe we could change in more positive way.
What? I couldn't hear you well. Say it again?
Forget it. I'll see you later.
Be careful!
Hey, Dr. YOON!
If you need any help, I'm always here to help you.
Where are you going?
Home.
You have a patient.
A patient? Right...
What's wrong with you all day?
I just like the sun.
What are you, a pigeon?
Besides, it's not even light out.
He's been waiting for more than 20 minutes!
Really?
Hey, are you going to that Christmas party?
I don't think so. Go without me.
If it's a crime to be beautiful... then I might get executed.
Hye-jin, I was looking all over for you.
Hello. How have You been?
Good. Thank you.
I forgot to introduce you two!
This is Mr. NOH Do-cheol.
Nice to meet you
I received couple of honorary citizen's awards, too.
Would you like another drink?
No thank you. I don't drink much now days.
I'm gonna go out for some fresh air.
- May I join you? - I prefer not. Thank you.
Hye-jin!
If you keep up this act, you're not gonna meet any men!
As you all know,
Cheol-shik went to Seoul
for the audition of his life.
However, considering we haven't heard from him yet,
I assume the result is as same as the last one.
I know I have to forget you now...
The door to my empty room is closed...
And your scent stillingers on,
filling up my empty room...
As I lay here all alone,
you appear in front of my eyes...
- As I turn to forget you... - Not like this.
- Tears silently flow down... - Like going out on a date.
Everything is nothing more than
memories of times forgotten...
But, the night seems endless
and I can't seem to forget you...
The dawn finally arrives at my window...
My room seems to have grown...
On my white window,
I write and I erase... 'I love you.'
Every night, the stars on the sky
shine radiantly...
But in my heart, you're the only one...
You're my only star...
The dawn finally arrives at my window...
My room seems to have grown...
On my white window,
I write and I erase... 'I love you.'
I have to tell you something.
It's been a long time. How's work?
Doo-sik, do you remember you told me
you want us to be good friends?
You should've called first.
Would you like some tea?
I thought about what you said and...
I don't want to be your friend.
You and I can never be friends.
So, from now on...
you and I are
nothing.
Anyway,
since we're no longer friends,
even if you need a drinking buddy...
even if you're in trouble...
even if you're bored and lonely and
even if you're deathly ill...
don't ever call me again.
That's what I wanted to tell you.
Let's have a drink.
I thought maybe
you might show up one day for a drink.
So I got everything ready for
the day you might decide to come by again.
All of your favorites...
So I could change your mind about leaving.
Hye-jin...
can I have this drink with you?
Of course.
- Doo-sik... - Yes?
Do you remember what I asked you before?
About your boat...
I asked you why you put it on a hill like a fool.
If I put it on the water,
I was afraid it might sail away by itself.
It's weird but when I love something or someone,
they all leave me.
My parents... Grandpa who raised me...
I just wanted them to stay with me...
Now, you can put your boat on the water.
I'm here with you.
Thanks.
Oh, and you have to pick me.
Pick you for what?
Next month, I'm gonna run for the district representative.
Really? So, now you're the new district representative?
Maybe. We'll see.
Mr. HONG, the new district representative... That sounds weird.
You think? Why?
I don't know... Just because...