(All places, names, organizations, groups...)
(and religions in this drama are fictitious.)
Am I having indigestion?
I feel so exhausted.
Did something ruin my mood today?
Did I take drugs? What's wrong with my body?
What's going on?
What could it be all of a sudden?
Why do I feel so nauseous?
I need to get my mind together.
Is he really the replacement for Unit 302?
Why? Does he look too weak?
Look.
Yes?
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Someone was in my room.
(Episode 5. The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge)
Ms. Eom.
Ms. Eom!
I think someone broke into my room.
What do you mean? Nobody lives around here.
I'm telling you, someone broke into my room. I'm sure.
Who would do that?
That's why I'm asking you to check.
The surveillance camera is working, right?
Please check it.
I thought you'd be a nice guy, but you have a temper.
Show me how I can check the footage.
- Goodness. - Please?
It's here.
Goodness, you're bothering me.
It works.
I thought it was too old to work.
Check it using this.
Did you leave your room unlocked when you left?
I made sure to lock it and even checked this morning.
I just have...
What? Go on.
I just have a feeling. Here it is.
What feeling?
See? No one is there.
You're just being fussy.
I don't believe this.
Who could possibly be there?
My goodness.
Who's that man?
That man is doing it again.
I mean,
he sleepwalks, so he just walks around.
You want me to believe that?
What?
Is he opening the door?
He was just...
Why isn't this working?
It's not working anymore, it's too old.
I don't think he unlocked the door.
This won't work.
It must've been the pervert in Unit 313.
It's broken. Jong Woo?
Jong Woo? It's too hot for this.
- Come out. - Jong Woo.
Come out.
Come outside.
Open the door!
Calm down.
Hey.
You broke into my room, didn't you?
Tell me the truth, I just watched the surveillance camera footage.
Ms. Eom,
you watched him on the footage with me, didn't you?
I saw it, but I'm not sure if he really opened the door.
You broke into my room, didn't you?
- You're not sure yet. - You went into my room.
- Did you or did you not? - Stop it.
You want to die, don't you?
- Stop it, you two. - You want to die, don't you?
Just say that you want to die.
I'll kill you.
- So you're saying... - Oh my goodness.
that you didn't break into my room?
You did!
What's going on?
Calm down.
Are you all right?
At that moment,
I realized...
why that thug trembled...
at the sight of these men.
I'm terrified.
These people who are smiling at me right now...
are terrifying.
Right. Let's calm down.
Calm down.
Head back to your rooms, everyone.
We're all neighbors.
Have a good night, everyone.
Get your mind together.
Can we talk?
What?
Why?
I just heard a sound coming from here.
What sound? I didn't hear anything.
- What? - Didn't you hear that from Ms. Eom?
Nobody lives on the fourth floor...
- after the fire. - Right.
But I really heard something.
The woman who lived on the fourth floor had a cat, though.
The woman died in the fire, but the cat seems to still stroll around.
Maybe I should set a mousetrap for it.
Isn't this such a great view?
Why did you do that back there?
You don't seem like someone that'd get so worked up.
Has anyone ever broke into your room?
The man in Unit 310 also said that someone broke into his room.
Are you filming me right now?
I think you're filming... What are you doing?
Just because you look nice.
Ms. Eom said...
that the surveillance footage didn't show the man break in, right?
That's...
because the camera broke down right before he broke into my room.
He definitely went inside. I'm sure of it.
Right, everyone who lives here...
is a bit strange.
I'm really sure.
I put dust on my laptop before I left for work.
If someone broke in, the dust would come off the laptop...
and I'd know for sure that someone was in there.
And when I opened the laptop, the dust was gone.
Also, I turned my laptop off, but it was on when I came back.
I understand.
I'd do the same if I were you.
But...
you really wanted to kill the man back there, didn't you?
What?
Didn't you?
You got a chill of fear,
thinking that the pervert who watches weird videos alone...
broke into your room and touched your stuff, right?
You think you don't fit this place, right?
You think you're different.
But you're scared at the same time.
You're worried that you'll become like one of them.
You must be worried that just by living here...
would make you become just as weird.
Isn't that right?
But don't worry.
You're different from them.
Unlike the others,
you can do what you want to whenever you want to.
Sorry, if you're done talking, I'm going to take this call.
All right.
Hello, Mom.
I'm going to sleep now. What's up?
- Jong Woo. - Yes?
- Do you have some money? - Money?
Your older brother had a seizure.
We're at the emergency now,
but I don't have enough money for his treatment.
Is he severely hurt?
It's nothing serious,
just a tear from the fall.
How much do you need?
Do you have 200 to 300 dollars?
Tell me the exact price. How much do you need?
It's fine, I need to use my phone to send the money, so hang up.
Sorry, Jong Woo.
It's fine, don't say that. I'll hang up now.
(300 dollars)
(500 dollars)
(The transaction has been completed.)
You're back.
- I'm home. - My granddaughter.
Grandmother.
- Do you recognize me? - Are you teasing me?
You thought I wouldn't remember my granddaughter's face?
Grandmother.
Be careful.
Don't trust people too much.
Don't trust people.
What do you mean?
Who are you?
- Who are you? - Grandmother.
That man seems friendly, but makes me uncomfortable,
starting with his smile.
I feel so uncomfortable.
See?
This is...
how you should deal with people like this jerk.
Is there anything fun going on?
This place isn't always like this, you must've been startled.
We only have really good men left here, don't you think?
I know what type of person you are.
Smile. I told you to smile.
Don't you think you're being too sensitive?
Don't worry, you're different from them.
You can do whatever you want to...
whenever you want to.
Don't you think you're being too sensitive?
We only have really good men left here, don't you think?
This place isn't always like this.
Don't you think you're being too sensitive?
Maybe because of this bed, it's uncomfortable to sleep in.
I've been having nightmares every night.
Could it possibly be this man that broke in?
Why are you looking at me like that?
You're making me blush.
Stop laughing, you prick.
You're hilarious.
Ji Eun, let's have a talk.
Okay.
Ji Eun, I need to ask you for something.
Can you check if they'll be shooting the making film...
on the set tomorrow...
and go there to interview the actor?
Sorry?
And write up the interview questions by the end of this morning...
and get them confirmed by the actor's agency.
You're going to have to rush. You don't have much time.
I think I've already talked to you...
regarding my workload here.
And because I've already made an appointment for tomorrow,
I'm not going to be able to visit the set tomorrow.
What did you say?
Ma'am, I talked to the Marketing Team...
and they're going to be shooting the making film tomorrow.
We told the making film staff that we'll be there tomorrow as well.
I asked them to help us out with the interview.
Really? Great job.
Someone else, on the other hand, doesn't even care.
Who?
It's for our team, of course I'm willing to help out.
- Thank you, you may leave now. - Okay.
Ji Eun, did you hear that?
It's for our team.
Yes.
What are we to you?
Are you just seeking to get promoted by doing well alone?
- I... - You're always being left out.
Why are you even at work?
Aren't you here to work together?
(Honey)
It's fine, you can pick up. It must be your boyfriend.
- It's fine. - Pick it up.
(Honey)
- Yes, Jong Woo? - Ji Eun,
someone broke into my room yesterday.
- Jong Woo. - I checked the surveillance camera.
Let's talk later, I'm busy right now.
Darn it.
(Are you okay? Did something happen?)
Jong Woo.
Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
I'm sorry.
Are you not feeling well?
- Me? - You don't seem well.
I didn't get enough sleep last night.
And...
- Thank you. - this belonged to...
the foreigner that lived in the studio before.
- I'll get going now. - Okay.
Jong Woo.
Did anything strange happen at the studio?
- Anything strange? - Yes.
Well,
- I was told that... - Go on.
nobody lives on the fourth floor,
but I keep hearing sounds.
What sounds?
Thumping sounds.
- Thumping sounds? - I keep hearing them, but...
Jong Woo?
- I don't know. - What?
- I have to go. - Okay. Goodbye.
It was her. The landlady.
What was she doing over here?
She has no business here.
Why was she here?
Oh, come on.
Mister!
What were you doing?
I'm... Let me...
What do you think you're doing?
Are you crazy?
Forget it. What a darn morning.
Did you get more eggs?
Yes. The twins just love them.
They don't last a week.
You're just way too caring.
What were you doing upstairs?
I think we have mice. I put down some traps.
Okay.
By the way.
- What? - The guy in Unit 303.
He seems to meet the police girl often.
I think he passed her something this morning.
Did you see what it was?
I was too far away, so no, I didn't.
What shall I do?
Maybe not the 303 guy,
but shall I take care of the police officer?
No. I'll deal with it.
Will you really?
What if something goes wrong and...
Ms. Eom.
Do you not trust me?
Why wouldn't I trust you?
You do as you wish then.
I'll just wait and have some fun.
Are you looking for a room?
Hello. Yes.
Good. Take a look around.
Okay.
It's on the top of a hill.
Summer will be over in a while.
It may be hot,
but it's a nice, energizing walk.
I even provide eggs for free.
And kimchi that I make myself.
You'll never find a place like this.
Okay.
Look around.
Can I think about it?
Why would you do that? What's bothering you?
You must've looked around.
You'll never find a room like this at this price.
Not in Seoul.
Even so. Did you say it's 200 dollars a month?
Why? What's the lowest you've found?
I could give you a discount.
I see.
I'll think about it.
What's there to think about?
You'll never find a place like this.
It'll be a tough ask.
There's no place like this.
Ma'am? It's me, Bok Soon.
Oh, you're lying down.
My goodness. Why did you visit...
so late this month?
Sorry. I'm busy at the studio these days.
Ma'am, I brought something that's good for you.
You didn't have to.
- It's good for you. - Oh my.
You didn't have to bring anything.
Drink it all up. It's good for your health.
Finish it all.
That's nice and cold.
It's good for you.
- Did you drink it all? - Yes.
- Now take a nap. - Okay.
You'll feel energized.
I'll help you lie down.
- Oh, dear. - There you go.
You lost so much weight.
- Oh, dear. - Sleep well now.
(Deun Deun Heath Insurance)
Hello.
What's going on?
You're alone, Intern?
Yes, the others left for a meeting.
They're so out of it.
I guarantee that this place will close in a year.
My goodness.
Get me the nail clipper.
What?
The nail clipper in Byung Min's drawer.
What's this?
He's a stalker.
Thanks.
Do you have anything?
Would you like something to drink?
How about some iced coffee?
Let's see how good you are.
Okay.
Some fruit too, if you have any.
Oh, thank you, thank you.
That's great.
You make my coffees from now on.
Oh, what did you say you're writing? A play?
I write novels.
Novels?
You're an artist then.
No wonder your coffee's a work of art.
So what are you writing about?
Crime.
Crime? That's a good topic.
Talk to me if you need any ideas.
Okay.
Right. Didn't you say you live in a shared studio?
Yes.
There must be a lot of unique characters there.
Who knows? Maybe a serial killer lives there.
Students have it rough these days.
People who are extra stressed out...
are more likely to commit crimes.
Imagine a corpse in the room next to yours. That's...
I'd know right away.
What?
I can hear the guy next door breathe.
Can you?
And none of them are students.
Still, that's where the poor live.
The internet cafe murder not so long ago.
The killer's inferiority complex took over, that's why.
I saw lots of guys like him in my journalist career.
If you look at the eyes of guys like him,
they're dark, sunken and freaky.
It's as if they're oppressed.
Where do you think such guys live?
He laughed.
What?
He didn't look oppressed.
He seemed to enjoy it.
- Hello. - What took you guys so long?
- You should've called ahead. - Hello.
Where's Mr. Shin?
Mr. Shin? He's not in?
He's so hard to meet.
How many visits does it take?
I have to go now. Bye.
You're leaving already?
Yes. Intern, no, Jong Woo, is it?
He makes great coffee.
I bet he's great at his job too.
Don't see me out. Bye.
Bye. Take care.
Intern.
Did you take the nail clipper from my drawer?
Yes.
Mr. Jo asked for it.
Can I get back to work?
Where's Mr. Shin?
I don't know. Give him a call.
Here.
Should I start a business?
How is Jong Woo doing?
You're asking about him as soon as we meet?
You're so loving.
He's been acting a bit weird since he moved to Seoul.
I'm not the only one who thinks so.
He turns nasty whenever I mention where he stays.
Is something happening there?
What could possibly happen?
He's nasty because he lives in a shared studio.
- And feels sorry for himself. - That's not nice.
Be nice to him at work.
Hey. No boss in the world is as nice as I am.
His supervisor seems to be bugging him.
Tell him to lay it off.
My supervisor's giving me a hard time too.
Okay, fine. Can you not nag?
So, does your supervisor bother you that much?
What is it?
Gosh, you're really stressed out.
- Here are your coffees. - You didn't have to.
This is nothing.
They'll glare at you for going out during work hours.
Thanks.
A senior can do this much for you.
- I'll treat you properly one day. - Forget about it.
- Bye. - Take care.
Let's have a drink with Jong Woo.
- Okay. Thanks for lunch. - I'll call you.
Bye.
Your boyfriend?
Ma'am.
Oh, no.
No? No wonder.
He's just a senior from college.
Does he work nearby?
He has a business in Daehangno...
and had a meeting in the area.
Do you want coffee?
Daehangno?
Does your boyfriend know?
What?
Are you clueless...
or are you playing the field?
Anyone can tell that he likes you.
It's not like that.
If you want, shall I introduce him to you?
I think he'd suit you more than me.
Sure, go ahead.
What, you don't want to lose him?
No, not at all.
You're doing a good deed for your senior then.
Thank you.
You hit the table.
Darn it. I'll kill you!
Why get so worked up when it was bound to fall?
Come on now. How about making a bet?
- What bet? - A slap on the wrist.
(Police)
I was told that nobody lives on the fourth floor,
but I keep hearing sounds.
- What sounds? - Thumping sounds.
(Eden Studio 4th floor, women only)
(Police)
(Eden Studio 4th floor, women only)
Go on.
Open up!
Wait, wait.
Die, die.
Darn! What's going on up there?
Darn it.
How annoying.
(Eden Studio)
Please save me. Please.
You are severely hurt.
- Help me. - Your hands are severely wounded.
Please help me.
I hurt my legs, and I can't walk.
Please help me.
Then you should crawl.
What?
What's wrong?
Don't you want to live?
If you want to live, you need to crawl.
I think the blood is still circulating in your body.
I heard about you from Ms. Eom.
You two were like sisters in praying groups.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
I am sorry.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
What are you praying for?
You'll die anyway.
I am sorry. I am sorry.
I brought this mushroom water just for you.
Once you drink this, you'll be dead in no time.
You are lucky.
Good job this week as well, everyone.
- Good job. - Good.
It must have been a very long first week for you, Jong Woo.
Good work.
Please take good care of Jong Woo.
He did well. Right, Byung Min?
Please take good care of Jong Woo.
- For the next round, we can go... - Hello?
- to the bar that we didn't go... - Hello?
There may be a lot of people.
- Hello? - Please buy some flowers.
No thanks.
- Hello? - Think of it as helping a person...
- in need. - Hello?
- Please help. - Sure.
How much is it?
- It's five dollars. - Five dollars?
Are you going to give it to your girlfriend?
It just reminded me of my mom back in Busan.
Here.
Jong Woo has a warm heart.
Are you trying to show off what a great son you are?
Maybe I should have bought one too.
- For my mom. - That grandma probably...
- drives an expensive car. - You can have it.
Do you even own a car?
You don't even have a car.
Can I really have it?
Sure.
Can I really have it, Jong Woo?
Sure.
Please buy some flowers.
Welcome.
How much is it?
It's 10 dollars.
Would you like this for your sashimi, perhaps?
What about this butterfish? It's really good.
Why did you come here?
I am going to Seoul.
You are going to Seoul now?
Not now.
A guy I knew from college is going to get me a job.
Really?
Yes.
Oh my goodness. My son finally gets a job!
Great. I am happy for you.
All right. I am just here to let you know.
All right.
Jong Woo.
He must be a really good man.
You should be nice to him.
If it weren't for Yu Jung, the guys would be able...
to have a good time. Right?
Hey. What do you think of Yu Jung?
What?
I think she likes you.
She was thrilled when you gave her that flower.
I have Ji Eun.
And Yu Jung is not that kind of person.
Here he makes a straight face again.
You really need to fix that.
You're so dense.
What is it that you want to say?
Can I...
stay at your place...
from today until this weekend?
It really can't go back to that studio.
Sorry. I got work to do over the weekend.
And I don't have guests over at my place. You know that.
Why? Is the studio undergoing some construction?
No, the people at my studio...
They have no space. We should try somewhere else.
- No seats. - Darn it.
Remember the place that we went to last week? It was really spacious.
They have darts too.
- Let's just go to a pub. - That sounds good.
So old-fashioned! Pubs? Seriously?
I was really sick of old-fashioned team dinner.
I am so glad you joined us, Jong Woo.
(Don't you just want to kill him?)
Then they were together!
What was that?
If it's really him, then what should I say?
Should I just call the police?
No, no.
He didn't do anything. What am I going to tell the police?
It was definitely him.
I was really popular.
I am not joking. I was really popular in college.
Don't be silly.
The girls were... Come on, you say it.
He is my witness.
- Jong Woo should know. - Of course.
We went to school together.
He is not saying anything.
Stop harassing such a nice guy!
I used to date the school's model.
Right, Jong Woo? Remember Lee Do Oak?
Lee Do Oak from class of 2008, remember?
- Remember? See? - Really?
- She was really pretty. - Is it true?
She was really popular.
You have your own charms.
- I told you. - What do you mean?
Me? He is good-looking.
Girls like guys who look manly,
not just good-looking.
- That's why I was popular. - No way.
Who said you were manly-looking?
If we were in school, you would be in trouble.
He said he doesn't need it.
- He chased after her... - That's enough.
telling her he'd buy her shoes.
That's enough.
I think that was his trick.
His other tactic was to offer them to buy meals.
Don't cross the line.
He would offer to buy meat.
Hey!
He must have been rich!
He would meet them every day.
He must have lost his mind.
He would chase after them every day.
I guess he has a lot on his mind.
Should we end it here?
- Let me go to the bathroom. - Sure.
Mr. Shin!
He's going to the bathroom alone!
Please pay before we come back.
Mr. Shin, I will go with you.
He had so many tricks.
Jong Woo, are you okay?
He is lucky.
I will pay for the table and be right back.
He had tricks to seduce women.
I shouldn't forget this.
Where is she going?
It's you, Byung Min.
You know, Byung Min...
I am going...
to say one thing tonight.
Byung...Byun Min.
Don't...
look at other woman's buttocks at work.
What are you, pervert?
How dare you? Did you see me doing that?
- Guys! - I am going...
- to report on you! - Mr. Park!
That is sexual harassment.
Come out now. Mr. Shin is in a fight.
- I will talk to you later. - Hurry up!
- You can just call us. - This can't be washed.
- How much is it? - We'll compensate.
- It's expensive, you jerk! - Come on.
- Let's not make a big deal. - Come, hit me!
- Hey, come here! - Mr. Shin, that's enough.
- Get out of my way. - Let me talk to him.
- Come, hit me. - Let's all calm down.
- Are you rich? - I apologize.
- What are you doing? - I apologize on his behalf.
- Come on.
- It was a mistake. - You come here.
- Just hit me.
- I am sorry. - You should apologize.
- What? - I said you should apologize!
- Come on. - Hit me.
- Stop it. - Come on, Mr. Shin.
- What was that? - What was that?
- Bring it on, then. - Jong Woo.
Jong Woo.
I said, bring it on.
- Jong Woo. - Jong Woo.
- Hey, hey. - I said, bring it on.
- Hey. - Jong Woo, come on.
- Hey, hey. - Sit down, Jong Woo.
That is disgusting.
What are you, a child?
Why do you pick a fight with strangers?
You could really get into trouble.
I knew he was like this from the first time I saw him.
He is crazy.
- Just stay here. - That's too harsh.
- Jong Woo. - What should we do?
- Jong Woo. - Get ahold of yourself!
Get up, Jong Woo.
I didn't expect to see this side of him.
1, 2, 3.
- Try to stand up on your legs. - Taxi!
- It's time to go home. - What's his address?
- Address? - Your address.
- Address? - Mr. Park.
Ji Eun, Jong Woo is really drunk.
You should go home.
- Do you know his address? - Taxi!
Just tell the driver it's Eden Studio.
I see. I got it.
- Careful. - Don't worry too much.
- We will send him. - Wait, wait.
Jong Woo, come on.
- Get in. - It's Eden Studio.
- Hold on. - You need to get into the taxi.
- Come on. - Wait.
Just in a moment, sir.
What are you saying?
Then...
can I just...
stay at your place today?
He is really drunk.
Tomorrow morning you'll see what kind of mess you were.
Go home!
- Get him in. - Jong Woo, go home.
I got him.
Watch your head.
- Drive him home safe, sir. - Sure.
Let's see. Eden Studio.
Excuse me.
Sir?
I don't see the address on the navigation.
Excuse me.
Is your address really Eden Studio?
Sir? This is not good.
- Eden Studio? - Sir.
Where is it?
Can I get off here?
I don't want to go there.
- Jae Ho. - Yes, Ji Eun.
I sent Jong Woo to the studio.
Well...
- Can I see you? - What?
Where are you now?
I am on my way. To you.
Sir, can you make a u-turn over there?
Sir?
Is that saliva?
Is that all saliva?
Sir? Wake up! Sir?
Sir! Excuse me!
I will sleep at Ji Eun's house.
What is he talking about? This is driving me crazy.
Seriously.
Sir, the cab fare is 10 dollars.
- I am going to take... - I won't go back.
Sure, sure, I got you.
I will take the cab fare. Okay?
Sir, you are home.
Sir, you need to get up.
What? You are at home. Watch your step.
Get up.
All right. Here. Here.
I will sleep at Ji Eun's place.
I have no idea what you are talking about. Come on.
Sir, this way.
- Careful! - It's all good.
What happened?
What did this guy say?
His address was wrong, so I asked him for the address.
But then he kept trying to get off, telling me he can't go back home.
And he drooled all over the backseat.
So I brought him here.
I know him well, so I will take care of him.
Thank you.
He must be like this often, right?
- Sure. - I see.
- It's peak hours, so I need to go. - Sure.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Goodnight. - Thank you.
I can't go back to that studio.
Studio...
Where did it begin?
At what point did everything go wrong?
If I hadn't come to this horrible place,
If I hadn't...
I can't go back to the studio.
Would there have been a good place for me too?
(Ji Eun)
Why isn't he picking up?
- Jae Ho. - Well...
- Can I see you? - What?
Where are you now?
I am on my way. To you.
Sorry, I should go to Jong Woo.
Sir,
can you make a u-turn over there?
(Eden Studio)
Wake him up.
Jong Woo.
Jong Woo. Jong Woo.
Jong Woo...
Are you okay?
Eden Studio.
What's going on over there?
I am scared.
I am...
really scared.
The residents of that studio...
are all very strange.
(Jong Woo, I am at the studio. I'll go to your room.)
Ji Eun!
Can I help you?
Who are you?
You came to see Jong Woo.
(Stranger from Hell)
- Flies are getting attracted. - Ji Eun!
Shouldn't we wrap things up and quit?
That woman gives off a bad vibe.
They will have a leader who orchestrates everything.
- A leader? - Hey.
There are more of us.
You, me, your older brother.
- Who is it? - I just moved...
the room across the hallway.
I smiled and spoke to you nicely.
Do you think I'm a joke?
Is anyone there?