12 YEARS PROMISE
-So... this is Daehan high school. -Yes.
Go get Yu Jun-su.
-Okay boss. -Let's go!
Wait right there, Yu Jun-su. Jang-woo from Myeongseong is coming.
EPISODE 3
Ouch!
Tell me about that 17 to 3 incident in detail.
I told you before, I can't just tell you that easily.
Say big brother with your original accent.
You're really hopeless.
-Tell me your birthday. -What?
Birthday, don't you know?
-How about you? -Me?
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Hey, your birthday is the same as Jun-su. March third.
It's unbelievable, right?
If yours is even a day earlier than mine, I'll say it.
Oh, okay. I'll be generous today.
So it was all about...
-Jun-seong is in middle school. -Jun-su's brother?
Yes, and the middle school girl who liked him was So-ra.
She was the girlfriend of the guy who fought with Jun-su.
She kissed Jun-seong.
She cheated on her high school boyfriend with a middle schooler.
What?
Is it a comic book? It sounds so childish but cute in a way.
Cute?
Jang Guk, this is not a joke.
Jun-su stopped the boss from killing Jun-seong.
The important thing is, that it's not over yet.
Last time Jun-su was able to stop him.
But, do you think that he'll leave Jun-seong alone?
Are they dating in this sacred campus?
Hey! Th...th...there!
-What? -Th...th...there. It's him.
Jun-seong's 17 to 3. Hey, Yu Jun-su!
Hey, Yu Jun-su. Hey dude! Yu Jun-su!
Hey, Yu Jun-su. Hey dude!
Yes, and the middle school girl who liked him was So-ra.
She was the girlfriend of the guy who fought with Jun-su.
She kissed Jun-seong.
She cheated on her high school boyfriend
with a middle schooler
Ah!
Jang Guk! Hey Jang Guk! Jang Guk!
Jang Guk, Hey Jang Guk!
What're you doing, you bastard!
Don't do it!
-Hey, don't do it! -Let me go!
We're at school!
-And we're seniors, let's be careful! -Jun-su...
Hey Jun-su.
Are you okay?
Jun-su.
What are you doing?
-We should go to the hospital. -Wait, wait Jun-su.
Hello.
Hello, it's me.
Is it you, Sam-suk?
Oh yes.
Are you calling from the States?
Yeah America. It's daytime there right?
Yes, it's daytime. Is it night over there?
Yeah, it's dark in the dawn.
Why did you call so early? You must be tired.
I'm dead tired, but I was too curious.
Did Go-sun and her kids move to Seoul from Busan?
Of course. The kids already started school.
They're all okay right?
Of course they're okay. They should be.
I'm sorry that I couldn't even go to the funeral.
It's not like you're in Seoul or Busan.
Don't worry.
I'll have a chat with Go-sun next time.
I feel so bad, I can't talk about it.
Okay, I'll tell her that you called.
You guys are okay there right?
We're super busy,
dealing with Americans who love meat.
Yeah, that's good to hear.
I'll try to call more often.
No need to call often.
No news is good news.
Don't skip your meals, Il-suk.
Eating is important you know. Eat regularly.
I have my grandkids around, so that helps.
This call charge is going to expensive. You should go.
Okay Il-suk. Bye.
Bye.
Take care, see you next time.
You got a call?
Your aunt, Sam-suk.
She's sorry that she wasn't able to come to the funeral.
She'll talk to you next time.
Oh she doesn't have to be sorry.
How's aunt?
-She's busy, very busy-- -Well that's that.
About the dumplings here.
Are there some secrets about them?
There's no secret, it's just home-made.
Home-made.
Oh not that, Guk was talking about something.
Re... Recipe?
Oh whatever, I wish we can advertise this place on television.
Television.
Yeah, should we really do it?
On one of those programs that reviews restaurants.
It would be great if our place got featured there.
That's all about money you know.
I have money.
The settlement money for Min-seob.
I've been saving it for kids' education.
You can't use that money. That was the cost for his death.
I didn't say anything.
I'm just telling you because you mentioned it.
How much is it?
Oh, you ate kimchi dumplings.
Two of them, so it's $6.
Oh okay. These are good.
Could you pack one kimchi dumpling for take-out?
Okay.
Are you okay?
Look at me.
Ouch.
Are you out of your mind? Are you crazy?
You can't even punch straight?
That crazy girl just came out from nowhere.
You guys saw it, right?
Isn't she crazy?
Aren't you going back home?
If you're okay, let's go home.
Okay.
Where's your bag?
It's in the classroom.
Hey what? What?
You said to come after the trial exam.
You said it for yourself and disappeared.
A man's word is as good as a bond.
And so?
What do you mean so?
I think it was way too unfair.
Let's wrap this up clean.
Okay, fine.
How do you want to wrap this up?
You punk. What do you want to wrap up?
Look at that face before you speak.
Is your name, Jang-woo?
I'm Jang Guk.
-I'm Andong Jang-- -And so what?
Which Jang are you?
I'm Indong Jang, okay?
-Which group? -What group? Girl group?
I don't know.
Hey we're all seniors. Why do you keep talking like that?
Oh my, you're driving me nuts.
I have no business with you, so please stop.
Indong Jang is a gentleman's family. What happened to you?
-Oh come on, why are you bringing that up? -What's up with your manners dude?
That's what I'm saying, Andong Jang sister.
It's dangerous for you rushing in like that.
A noble maiden shouldn't do that.
The Jang family is a noble family. Where did you learn such bad manners?
Throwing punches like that!
So what?
Behave yourself.
What do you mean behave? What?
Don't you get it?
Oh okay.
I'm sorry.
Wow. This is amazing.
If you're sorry, don't make this an issue again.
It's none of your business, sister.
Oh he's calling her sister now.
If she's your sister, you should call us brother.
Stop it.
Hey, the teacher was looking for you.
Oh, Jun-su, go see her now. She must be quite mad now.
Mu-cheol, can you get my bag?
Oh, okay.
Hey!
Why're you coming?
-Jang Guk asked me to bring her bag. -You can't leave the two like that.
Didn't you just hear? He called her sister.
Let them figure out their family issue for themselves.
Let's go now.
Hey hurry up. Let's go.
Hey let's go.
Why're you standing like that? Come here and sit.
Did you cool down a little?
I heard it all.
Why're you being so quiet?
I'm embarrassed.
It's not Jun-su's fault you know?
I have a younger brother too.
If something happens to him, it's all or nothing for me too.
And that So-ra girl or whatever.
If she's going around kissing here and there,
it's clear she's not worth it.
You should break up first. Like a man.
Hey Jang-woo.
Thanks for treating me as your sister.
See you again.
Ah!
Hamy.
Laundry.
Oh, this is tough.
Are you okay?
Is it you, Da-hae?
Why do you have the curtain's closed? Are you tired?
You're acting different today.
Stop that nonsense.
Yeong-hui.
Stop it. What's that?
It's ice cream. Da-hae likes it.
Oh it's cold.
Are you crazy?
What are you doing?
Leave me alone.
What's wrong with you?
You don't know?
-What? -You don't know why I'm doing this?
Honey.
Honey?
Oh my god.
So you're Da-hae's dad, and I'm her mom.
Aren't you embarrassed to Da-hae?
Your daughter is a senior in high school.
While you were cheating on me,
I was running around with your daughter here and there.
To the academies and private teachers, calling everywhere.
Money...
You think money is everything?
Wait.
What're you talking about?
Should you be acting like this?
You won't be able to cover it up so easily!
On what basis?
Oh you want proof? Okay.
Look at this. Look at this here.
This is proof. This is the proof.
You bumb!
Get out. Get out of here!
-Honey. -Let me go!
You're disgusting. Don't touch me.
Honey? Why am I your honey?
Call the girl you were playing with honey.
I'm done. I don't want this.
Let's get divorced. Let's do it right now!
Yeong-hui.
What?
What's wrong with you? Are you sick?
No. I just have a headache.
If you have that on your lap, it's all going to melt.
Oh what am I doing?
-How's Hamy doing? -What?
Yes.
We're having World Cup, why didn't you bring her along?
She's your secretary, working for you.
She doesn't seem to like soccer.
Hey, where did you put my suitcase?
In the living room. Why?
I want to change after I shower.
-Should I get them for you? -No! Don't touch it.
Just take care of Da-hae.
I'm used to doing them myself. In the living room?
I'll take a shower.
Okay.
Oh my god, oh god.
We're almost there. I can go alone.
I'll walk you to your house.
It's okay.
I'm not okay.
Are you really okay? Shouldn't you go to the hospital?
You're looking worse than before. Your parents will be surprised.
This is not looking good.
-Hello. -Hello.
Can I have a bruise cream?
What's all this?
Wait.
-Can you put some ice in here? -Okay.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
I'll do it.
Stay still.
Is it cold?
I can do it.
You can't see.
I can't breathe.
Breathe.
I told you I'll do it myself.
Yes Mom.
Where are you?
At the library.
Dad's here. Let's have dinner together.
When are you coming?
I'll go now.
How was the trial exam?
Let's talk when I go home.
DA-HAE
It's there.
Where?
That dumpling place.
Is the granny at the dumpling place, your grandmother?
Yeah, she's my maternal grandmother. Do you know her?
Yes, a little.
I've bought dumplings several times.
Oh I see.
What?
Sorry Guk.
But they will be surprised if they see this.
Keep it this way for a couple days.
Okay. Just give me my bag.
Okay.
I'll get going.
Okay.
Aren't you going?
I'll go.
Why does he smell like baby powder?
Could it be his soap?
The call is being forwarded to voicemail...
Oh my god.
Hey, give me some sign when you come in.
How do I look?
Pretty.
Of course. I paid a lot for this.
Oh, how did you do on the trial exam?
Mom, I have something to say.
What?
What's up?
Are you busy?
No I'm okay. Talk.
Well...
You have the uniform that Da-hae doesn't wear right?
Yes. We had to buy new ones because she grew so quickly.
Why?
There's a girl that transferred to Jun-su's class.
She needs a uniform.
Graduation is just a few months away.
So I was thinking maybe we can give her the ones that Da-hae doesn't wear.
But Da-hae doesn't like giving her things to other people.
Don't tell Da-hae.
She's not going to wear them anyways.
What's she going to do if she keeps them?
But, why are you worrying about that?
It's because of Jun-su. I'm the mother of the class president.
Okay, I'll give it to you tomorrow.
Jun-su will be going. Send them along with Jun-su.
Oh right, I have some marinated crab.
A student of Jun-su's father gave us some. I'll send some to you too.
Okay.
Give me the marinated crab.
I'll be late for class.
Sit down.
Yu Jun-su. Please be honest with me.
What?
I've done as you said.
But since it's Da-hae's uniform she must be a girl.
Why are you trying to help her so much?
It's not that much. We might as well give it to her ASAP.
You're lying.
Is she pretty?
No.
-Do you like her? -No.
Well, if she's not pretty and you don't like her,
don't you think it's a bit weird?
-It's not weird. -It is weird.
Tell me.
Well, to be honest...
What?
The moment you laid eyes on her something came to you?
Oh my, not at all, Mom.
There's the dumpling place in one of our buildings.
Which building? Inside the market?
Yes, there's the dumpling place in the building by the market.
-Yes. -She's the granddaughter of that family.
Oh my.
What?
Well I see, but still,
why do you have to go through all this for her?
She's my classmate and her grandmother is the owner of the dumpling place.
Am I doing too much?
She doesn't know Da-hae too well, so I'm bridging them in between.
Well, you've got a point there.
Okay son.
Go get your bag. I'll get them ready.
Okay.
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
-Hello. -Hello, ma'am.
Okay.
-Here you go. -Here you go too.
-Thank you. -Okay, tell her that I'm thankful too.
Okay.
Oh Da-hae? She's not here.
I heard Da-hae's dad came. I wanted to say hi.
Oh okay. Wait.
What're you up to Honey?
Oh, I was drying my hair.
Hey Yu Jun-su. It's been awhile.
Sir, how have you been?
I'm fine.
The exam is right around the corner.
Yeah.
Take care of Da-hae too.
She's does well on her own.
Of course. She's my daughter.
Oh my.
I've raised her all by myself.
I'm not giving her to you, Ju Cheol-su.
I'll get going. You don't have to come out.
Okay, bye Jun-su.
Bye.
What happened to your eyes?
Don't come near Mom.
It's eye disease.
What?
This is very contagious. Don't touch me.
I'll do it.
Are you hurt?
No, go on and eat.
-Did you go to the hospital? -I'll visit tomorrow, Grandma.
Oh my, you don't have time for this.
It's the worst time to have an eye disease.
I told you to wash your hands often, you clumsy girl.
Stop it.
She can't help it anyways, why give her such a hard time?
It's because she's making me angry. Please take care of yourself.
Be careful not to spread it all over your body.
Okay.
Excuse me.
I'll check.
Hey.
What's up?
Come to that place by ten o'clock.
That place?
The ice cream place. Bye.
Wait, what is it?
Hey, Jun-su.
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Oh my god.
Mom.
What're you doing?
Oh well.
What's going on?
Nothing, I'm just having trouble getting some sleep.
It's not even ten o'clock. You normally sleep later.
I'm just tired from preparing for your father.
I wanted just a little to drink to have a good night's rest.
But if I used glasses, I'll then have to wash them, you know.
Mom, I didn't say anything.
Oh, are you hungry? You want some snacks?
No, I just wanted some water.
Oh okay. Have some and go back in.
Don't stay up too late. Okay?
Okay.
Honey.
Why aren't you answering? Where are you, are you done?
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Sorry, on my way home. Good night. See you tomorrow.
Oh it's a uniform. Where did you get this?
It's not new.
-Is it okay? -Of course it's okay.
Actually, thank you.
How much do I have to pay you?
What?
Aren't you selling this?
Ha ha ha.
You're so weird.
No way, is this free?
-Yes, it's free. -Yes!
She's not here either. Hun, do you know where your sister went?
She said she'll be out for a minute.
-Where? -She'll be back.
She was studying until just now and went out for a minute.
This late?
It's not Busan, she can get lost.
In the old days, people got married at that age.
In that case she can even give birth too.
But that's the old days.
High school seniors shouldn't be wondering around like this.
Hun, go and brush your teeth and go to sleep.
Can't I sleep here?
Are you looking Honey? We've moved.
I'll make sure our kids grow up well.
Don't worry.
You wanted me to sing.
Wasn't it similar? It's Su-bong's "A million roses".
Oh yeah. The original was by Alla Pugacheva.
Right, right.
It's a Russian folk song.
Well whatever.
But why do you like this song so much?
It was my father's favorite song.
Oh... Really?
But I have one question.
-What? -What is that thing you're playing?
That thing that looks like a pipe.
Pipe?
You're saying the same thing as my mother.
This is an Irish whistle.
Irish whistle.
Is that what it's called? It sounds like a name of a coffee.
That's the same too.
-What? -You're talking just like my mom.
If you keep on laughing like that, I'll get angry.
You're cute.
Although you do some weird things.
What do you mean cute?
You yourself smell like a baby.
What?
You smell like a baby.
I smell like a baby?
Honey.
This is the chrysanthemum tea we dried last year. Isn't the smell so good?
Aren't you driving today?
I don't know. Both of them asked me not to come.
Call them. It's already past 11 p.m.
At most, they would go to the arcade.
At most?
Oh you...
It's a very important time for them. That will ruin their heart.
-Even more, Jun-su is... -Vice Principal.
How can they study for 24 hours?
They should rest their mind. Think about something else.
It's more efficient that way.
You should learn from Da-hae's mom.
What? Why would you bring up my friend?
Because you two are friends but so different.
Are you finished?
What're you doing? Aren't you going to open the door?
Oh, okay.
You were ranting about the kids. Why not see them before you go in?
It's Su-han.
Jeong-han... Beom Suk...
Sorry, I'm sorry Jeong-han.
Sorry, Beom-suk.
Oh my, you smell like alcohol.
Sorry. I'm sorry...
Oh my god! Come here!
Sorry, I was drinking a bit today.
It's not a bit. You drank a lot.
Beom-suk.
What?
Are you my brother-in-law or my son? Oh my god.
Can't you stand up straight?
You go in Honey. I'll take care of him.
You're the sister-in-law I like the most in the world.
What? Was there something that made you upset?
I don't want to live anymore.
Shut up!
Oh my! You're making me shiver.
Please don't shout in this situation.
I'm done with Yeo-ok.
Men and women meet and break up all the time.
You be quiet too.
You've broken up multiple times already. You can just make up with her again.
No, this time it's different.
She's tired of our family.
And... Me too.
She must have been mad. What can't she say when she's mad?
My sister must've visited her recently.
I don't know why you guys are doing that.
Why do you guys make her upset like that, without my permission?
Okay, okay. We can talk tomorrow after you sober up.
She's a pitiful woman.
Look at your lousy self. Look at you!
You're 30! But you have no dream, no passion, no ambition
and no hope for the future!
Honey.
Stop it right now! How dare you get drunk like this?
Oh Honey, your shouting is even worse.
Just go in. Let me take care of him.
I should just...
We're back.
Oh great, come here.
-Su-han! -Help him up.
Su-han, get up.
Oh my nephews are here.
Oh, Jun-su, don't come near here.
You shouldn't be stepping on this.
Can't you just let him do what he wants to do?
What?
What's wrong with you tonight?
You're going to get a side blow from this fight.
Go up. Now.
Good night.
Is he okay?
He's asleep.
HAND-MADE DUMPLING
I keep telling you to pack your bag the night before!
Get yourself ready quick!
When did you come in yesterday?
I was back right away.
You were asleep, so I didn't wake you up.
Aren't you scared?
You don't know anywhere in Seoul. Where would you go?
I was just at the playground next by.
Just don't go out late at night!
Okay.
What is that uniform?
It's our school's uniform. Someone gave me.
How is it?
It doesn't look so old. It looks like it's new.
Yeah. The class head got it for me.
I'll get going.
If it was the class president,
was it a guy?
She doesn't even answer.
Hun, are you ready yet?
Hamy?
Mom, isn't that Hamy over there?
That girl in front of that hotel. She looks like Hamy.
Is this Platz hotel?
I'm looking for a guest.
Hamy.
You're going to hurt each other's feeling.
Whether it's friends or family, girls are always between guys fights.
Why fight if they broke up?
So are you happy?
Are you happy that Su-han broke up with that woman?
Yes I'm happy.
Mother used to say that you can't stop
liking or hating someone.
Just give me my clothes.
I'm going to be late tonight. I have dinner plans with the executives.
With executives?
Does that mean you'll become the principal this time?
I don't have any desire.
I still do. How many years has it been?
Are you starving? Do you need more money?
It's not that.
But, people have desires for honor.
Why you?
Vicarious satisfaction.
When you become the principal, I promised my friends,
that I'll buy dinner at the Ritz hotel buffet.
I guess it'll happen soon.
Really?
Are you sure this time?
I'll take care of Su-han myself.
Don't drink too much tonight.
Bye.
Ma'am, could you make some honey water?
Thanks.
Mother, I'm still taking care of your young son.
If you see what I'm doing,
please help Jun-su get into college this year.
Su-han, are you up?
I'm going in.
Should I leave the honey water here?
"Beom-suk, I'm sorry. I'm going on a trip.
I don't know how long the trip will be.
Please tell my brother I'll be okay."
The whole house will flip over again.
How long will it be this time?
Oh what a headache.
Why did he leave this here? Is he a teenager?
Why can't he just live with that woman?
SANGJIN EXPRESS BUS
Oh, wait a second sir.
FROM SEOUL TO MOKPO
Welcome.
Should I get you some dumplings?
Yes, can I order ten boxes for take-out?
Of course, please give me a minute.
Please take special care, it's for my staff.
Staff?
The people who work with me.
Oh okay.
It's all ready, sir.
I packed one more on us.
Oh, thank you.
Bye.
Good-bye.
I wonder what he does to buy so much?
DAEHAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, JU DA-HAE
SEOUL MATH COMPETITION, GOLD PRIZE
Today I'll tell you what Goethe, who wrote Faust said.
If you hold on to your dream,
will it comes true or not?
-It will! -It will!
Okay, that's it for today.
Attention. Bow.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Jun-su, let's have a talk.
His dad must be sick a lot.
Why? What's the disease?
His cancer relapsed.
I'm visiting the hospital after class. Do you want to come along?
Okay. Let's go to the cafeteria.
Are you hungry?
A little.
It's on me. You gave me this uniform. I'll buy you bread in return.
Something wrong with you? You always laugh when I talk.
Guk, you look even prettier.
-What do you want? -Whatever.
No, tell me what you want.
Well, I'm a bit hungry. So...
sausage bread, or maybe cheese bread.
-What do you want to eat, Jun-su? -I'll go with whatever you want.
Oh come on. It's on me. Tell me what you want.
Are you okay? I'm sorry.
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Hey! What did you just say?
Hey, Da-hae!
They got into a fight in the classroom.
What am I going to do with you guys?
I'm looking for a guest. It's been a while, Hamy.
What's your relationship with Ju Cheol-su?
[Speaking Vietnamese]
I had a great time today. I'll try to stop by once in a while.
The famous Yu Jun-su and Ju Da-hae of Daehan high school.
The two were couples since kindergarten.
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