(All characters, organizations, places, cases, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(December 21, 2021)
People ask me...
if I regret...
having participated in the cryonics experiment in 1999.
But I don't regret it...
at all.
(Episode 10: No, I Do Not Regret)
(Here's the truth behind Ko Mi Ran, the intern at TBO.)
Seriously...
Why do you keep making me look for you?
Why are you crying? It's not like you.
It's nothing to laugh about.
I'll protect you.
What do you mean by that?
I'm the person who should be responsible,
so I'll do whatever it takes...
to prevent you from getting hurt.
So don't worry.
Just continue to live your life...
doing what you want.
That's all you need to do.
Mi Ran.
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
Don't you regret it?
Stand up straight.
I'm already standing straight.
When we walk out of here,
I want you to walk out confidently just like how you were 20 years ago.
You did nothing wrong.
I'll deal with this in my own way.
Let's just be ourselves and face what's in front of us.
That's all we need to do.
Okay?
Okay.
(Bureau Chief, Na Ha Young)
(A Post Regarding An Intern Gets Uploaded On Tbo’s Bulletin Board)
(Is There Another Cryonic?)
- Come in. - Chief Na.
Shouldn't we cover the article about Ko Mi Ran on the news?
Let's think about it.
I knew something was weird the moment she mentioned BTS.
No wonder she seemed strange.
The broadcasting station gave her a job...
so they could keep this a secret.
I really don't think this is right.
This means all those rumours were actually true.
- I heard about another participant. - Really?
How do you think Dong Chan will overcome this issue?
What are you talking about? There's no way out of this.
Let's finish our meeting.
We didn't choose our final location.
Director Ma.
Is the post on the online bulletin board based on the truth?
Yes, partly.
Then did you really hire her as an assistant director...
just because she participated in the cryonics experiment?
Yes.
You didn't consider anything else such as her competence,
major, work experience? You just hired her because of that?
Mi Ran participated in every single experiment...
that took place in the show that I directed 20 years ago.
I think the biggest strength of a variety show director...
is to be able to challenge oneself.
A person who walks a path that no one else walks,
dreams a dream that no one else dreams,
and does things that no one else ever dares to do.
If I were to tell you that we're going to do a cryonics experiment,
who here would have the courage to volunteer and be a subject?
Raise your hand.
In my personal opinion, Mi Ran is a rare talent...
that's hard to come across in our broadcasting station.
But even so, you can't just hire someone because of that.
Yes, I know. That's why she's an intern.
A variety show is all about keeping up with the trend.
She was frozen for 20 years.
How can someone like her participate in making a variety show?
Ms. Yoon, do you remember what you said in our first meeting?
You told me that I'm the reason why you decided to join this show.
You told me you trust me.
I was also in a capsule for the past 20 years.
So why do you trust me when I'm old-school as well?
- That's because... - The reason why I chose you...
among all the other competent writers...
is because I saw something in you.
When it comes to people I'll work with such as...
the assistant director, writers, camera and audio crew members,
I am very picky.
I wouldn't have given any of you things to do...
if I had no trust in you.
If you trust me,
trust in my judgement as well.
After that, you may judge as you like.
Don't show me such expressions.
Just say it to my face.
If I catch you badmouthing behind my back,
I will make sure you all pay for it.
I'm pretty good at talking down to others.
Then is she our junior or senior?
Based on her age, she's...
Why is that important?
- What? - This industry is based...
on our achievements and outcomes.
She's 44 years old and hasn't been working.
She's an intern with no experience in this field.
Focus on what you can do not to fall behind.
Let's resume our meeting.
Hello.
I'm the assistant director for "Go Go 99" at TBO, Ko Mi Ran.
I called to ask about the location.
I'll email you the schedule once it's confirmed.
Okay.
Yes.
Mi Ran, we need to talk.
Mi Ran, before we make an announcement,
I need to hear your take on this.
What do you think we should do?
I'll take care of it.
I'm 44 years old.
Why would I expect someone else to take care of this?
This isn't something personal.
I know you're going through a lot.
You're probably worried about what I'd say.
And you're also worried about everyone finding out...
about the things you've done.
I'll take care of it.
What did she say?
She doesn't seem to want to use this chance...
for her own benefit...
or make money by making the situation worse.
Really?
My future is so cloudy.
What should I do?
There's a thick layer of clouds.
It will rain soon.
You can't prevent that, so do prepare an umbrella.
Stop talking so outlandishly!
Are you going through puberty at that age?
What is that umbrella you're talking about?
Let's just come clean.
How? How?
"Two cryonics experiment subjects went missing."
"At that time, the chief and the assistant director..."
"covered up the case."
"They took disciplinary actions against those who spread rumours..."
"and fired them. They also bribed the police."
"And then, one of them became the president,"
"and the other became the chief." Is that what you want?
Professor Hwang.
(Here's the truth behind Ko Mi Ran, the intern at TBO.)
Dong Chan!
What are you saying?
Stop blowing into my ear.
There's no one in here. Stop whispering.
Just tell me.
Why aren't they here working?
They're all doing field work.
They finally traced the ID...
of the person who uploaded those writing about Mi Ran.
It was an 8th grade girl in Class 3 at Mayeon Middle School.
- She's in middle school? - But when the writing was uploaded,
she was in class, and she was deep asleep.
What do you mean? Are you saying her account was hacked?
We're looking into it.
They knew very well about Mi Ran.
They even knew about how she got into this station.
It's someone who knows very well...
about her and the cryonics experiment.
They called her shameless.
It's someone who hates her.
I'm going to catch them no matter what.
Where and what is she doing right now?
Dong Chan, our social media is on fire right now.
Hello, I'm Ko Mi Ran.
20 years ago,
I agreed to a 24-hour experiment.
But I miraculously woke up after 20 years.
I was a 24-year-old in a 44-year-old body.
I couldn't get a job anywhere.
The broadcasting station and I...
were looking for a solution.
And as a result, I began working at TBO as an intern.
Although I didn't have to go through the formalities,
I didn't think...
that was too much to receive for being frozen for 20 years.
I admit that I took it...
as a fair compensation for the past 20 years...
that I had lost.
However, the most that I had received was a chance.
I'm not a full-time employee.
I'm an ordinary intern who needs to be acknowledged.
Through this chance,
I'm going to work hard so that I can catch up...
for the past 20 years that I've lost.
Could you please give me a chance and watch me?
36.5℃.
Your heartfelt support...
will cheer me up greatly.
From Ko Mi Ran, a 31.5℃ cryonics woman.
(Hello, I'm Ko Mi Ran.)
Mi Ran is terrific at problem-solving.
Who in the world uploaded something so heinous?
What did they want in return?
They ought to be killed.
Did you and Mi Ran make up?
There was nothing to make up for.
What will you do about Byung Sim?
I had wanted to divorce, but I changed my mind.
I will never allow it.
He's a lunatic.
Let's see who'll win.
What does he want to do with Mi Ran anyway?
How could he dare to live in her house?
Mi Ran isn't that pretty, you know?
So why is everyone so crazy about her?
I'm so mad.
What do you mean? "Everyone"?
What is it?
I think Ji Hoon has a crush on her.
- What? - I was too afraid to ask more.
But I saw a photo of them on his phone.
He likes her?
That's unbelievable.
A father and his son like the same woman?
- This is insane. - Hey.
Don't say that.
I'm not in the mood for jokes.
Did you, perhaps,
wrote that?
Did you upload that?
What do you take me for?
Is my fury a joke to you?
To be honest,
I am Mi Ran's first love.
What?
I can't believe this man.
Enough with your nonsense.
How dare you move in here when you have a family?
I'm not a truly married man.
I'm just similar to one.
We're preparing for a divorce.
What are you blabbering about? You...
Calm down, will you?
- Don't be so crude. - Gosh.
Let's hear him out.
What's there to listen to?
We're going to get divorced.
Go discuss that with your wife.
I'm going to get a divorce, then start over with Mi Ran.
I mean it.
Father, I want to get Mi Ran back in my life.
Honey.
Listen, you playboy professor.
- I'll call the police. - Honey. Honey.
- Mom! - Don't stop me.
The Internet is going crazy...
about Mi Ran.
They found out she participated in the cryonics experiment.
- What? - What?
But they're all encouraging her.
There are...
21,473 likes.
She's so awesome.
Here are the headlines for today.
("Wife of Chairman Lee Seok Du of Unsung Group, Park Hyo Woo, Dies")
What is this?
Chairman Lee's wife died?
Yes. His wife Park Hyo Woo passed away...
due to a heart attack.
What a coincidence.
The wife of the person you wanted me to look into...
suddenly died.
We better go to her funeral.
It'll be a family-only funeral.
There is no information about it,
and the news came to us through an unofficial route.
She died suddenly,
but I find it strange the police aren't investigating.
You recorded her voice then, right?
- I did. - We should air it on the news.
She told me not to. She asked me to keep it confidential.
No. If it's kept confidential,
the investigation won't happen.
We must find out who it is.
Did you get your memories back?
No.
I just remembered a snippet of it.
All I could remember was that there was something like this.
I don't have all of my memories back.
In the case...
something happens to me,
you should hold onto this.
I need to go somewhere really quickly.
There's less than two hours until the defrosting.
I'll be back before then.
Help me, Professor Yoon.
Professor Hwang.
Don't tell anyone that I'm here.
Even to Director Ma? He should know.
Yes. We should tell him.
I need to tell him what I couldn't back then.
I'll tell him who tried to kill me.
Professor Hwang.
You have your memories back.
(Hello, I'm Ko Mi Ran.)
(From Ko Mi Ran, a 31.5℃ cryonics woman.)
Professor Hwang Gab Su is alive.
Professor Hwang needs to regain his memories...
for things to become clear.
The person Detective Baek Young Tak requested guards for...
was Professor Hwang.
Where is he right now?
Since he's an American citizen,
he doesn't have a residence in Korea.
He had been hiding in Ko Mi Ran's house.
"Ko Mi Ran"?
The cryonic woman?
Here's the confirmed list of those who will be appearing on the show.
The assistant director is in charge...
of paying the fees and handling their schedules.
Yes, ma'am.
- Let's do our best. - Okay.
(Ko Mi Ran, good job!)
Ko Mi Ran, good job.
(Confirmed Cast List, Professor Hwang Dong Hyuk)
This Hwang Dong Hyuk can't be Hwang Byung Sim I know, right?
No way.
It can't be.
(Psychological Consultant)
She surprised me.
(Editing Room A)
- Hello? - Dong Chan.
I found out the current address and the phone number...
of the person you requested.
- Did you really find the person? - I did.
Can you text them to me?
Okay. I'll call when I'm nearby. Bye.
Hey, Mi Ran...
Who is that punk?
Who is she smiling at?
Why isn't she working?
Mi Ran, you...
It's going to make me look small.
But...
- Should we keep on tracking it? - Gosh.
You startled me!
Make some sound when you go around.
You gave me a heart attack.
I made sounds.
Then should I yell, "Here I come" or something?
Hey, who is that guy smiling...
beside Mi Ran?
He's your new intern.
He's 1 of the 10 interns that got in this time.
He's really smart and hardworking.
All the interns are gathered today.
- How old is that punk? - He's in his first year.
What? He's 20?
By the way, why are you calling...
someone's precious son a punk?
What happened to your personality?
Why is she letting smiles out in front of that young man?
About that middle school student...
I talked on the phone with the one who bad-talked Mi Ran.
I've never been so bombarded with swear words in my life.
She was swearing...
at the one who used her ID.
She even said that she'll pull out the eyes of this person.
At this rate, she'll catch the criminal with her own hands.
- I think so. - What are you saying?
Are you going to let that foul-mouthed student take over?
I'm happy that we'll be working together.
I'll still keep on calling you the same.
You felt special from the moment I met you.
You're not like girls these days.
That's why I liked it.
Are you surprised?
Mi Ran, I'll help you.
Who cares if you're 44 or 24?
I'll treat you the same as before.
Thank you, Ji Hoon.
I found out that my mom knows you.
I didn't want to ask, so I didn't.
But now I think I know.
You're my mom's friend, aren't you?
- Your mom? - I think I heard from her.
She used to have a close friend aside from Aunt Kyung Ja.
But her friend suddenly disappeared.
Aunt Kyung Ja?
Is your mom's name Oh Young Sun?
Yes.
You're Young Sun's son?
Yes, Mi Ran. Isn't it funny?
Wait.
Then...
Does that mean Hwang Byung Sim is your father?
Yes, that's my dad's old name.
You know my dad as well?
Are you also friends with him?
So you're telling me...
that you're Byung Sim's son?
Mi Ran.
Bring over a chair and sit down.
I have something to tell you.
Okay.
I probably should've told you this earlier.
I'd like to tell you something in advance...
as Dong Chan's former assistant director.
Okay.
It's nice to see you take notes.
When you're as Dong Chan's assistant director,
there are moments when you shouldn't be too honest.
First of all, this is what you should do...
when he asks you if you're tired.
- Good work. - Good work.
- Thanks, guys. - Good work.
- Good work. - Good work.
Good work.
Are you tired?
Yes, I'm tired.
Do you think you're the only one? I'm tired as well, you know.
Plus, you didn't even do anything.
If this is enough to make you tired,
how are you going to finish the rest of the shoot?
If that's the best you can do, just quit your job.
Go home and watch TV as a viewer.
Don't ever tell him that you're tired.
Here's the second situation.
If he asks you how high you think the ratings are going to be...
How high do you think our ratings are going to be?
15 percent?
We have three more months until the show airs.
And your target is only 15 percent?
Are you saying you're only going to work hard enough...
to reach 15 percent?
No, that's not it.
Are you working with me...
just so you could make a show that insignificant?
What do you take me for?
Do you want me to retire?
- No, that's not it. - Then what is it?
You need to tell him a high number even if it seems unrealistic.
Then he becomes happy and starts complimenting you.
If you constantly try your best to avoid crossing him,
he'll eventually be the first one to get exhausted.
Dong Chan may not seem like it,
but he's not very persistent.
Oh, I see.
The questions he asks...
are like the riddles of the Sphinx.
He doesn't even know the answer to his questions,
but he asks them anyway. And if he doesn't like your answer,
he just sucks the life out of you.
Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
By the way, do you know who casted Professor Hwang Dong Hyuk and why?
After Dong Chan saw the absurd video clip he uploaded...
on the official web page of "Go Go 99",
Dong Chan thought he'd be great for the show.
When you're a director of a variety show,
it's your job to cast peculiar organisms.
I personally don't think...
it's a good idea.
Do you know him?
Well...
- Why don't you reconsider... - Wait.
Hello? Oh, really?
Did the stock price increase today?
Darn it. It declined?
But you told me it'll rise.
1, 2...
Kim Jin?
Dong Chan!
I really wanted to know how you were doing.
And I wanted to call.
But I promised the chief...
No, wait a minute. He's the president now.
- Yes. - I promised him...
that I'll never talk about the experiment.
Yes, I already know. You don't need to explain.
This is so interesting.
That experiment really wasn't a joke.
You look exactly like you did 20 years ago.
I told you that it wasn't a joke.
To be honest, I had my doubts about the experiment.
Everyone did.
You taught me how to properly use a camera back then.
And that totally changed my life.
Thanks to you, I managed to become...
a successful photographer.
It was a confidential project.
I couldn't hire a proper cameraman.
And you seemed like the most trustworthy guy.
I was right, wasn't I?
Although I didn't know you'd keep quiet about it for 20 years.
But why did you want to see me, Dong Chan?
By any chance,
do you still have a recording of what you shot 20 years ago?
Okay, I'll call you back. Bye.
[VIU Ver] tvN E10 'Melting Me Softly' "No, I Do Not Regret" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
I wonder what's wrong.
Hello, everyone.
You're watching Newsline, and this is Na Ha Young.
A recent online post about Ko Mi Ran,
a participant of the cryonics experiment,
has caused a huge controversy.
You may be asking why the broadcasting station...
kept her identity a secret.
But it was because the broadcasting station...
wanted to protect her from an unknown threat.
This is a video of a car explosion,
and this car belonged to Professor Jo Gi Bum,
a core member of the cryonics experiment.
Due to the informant's request,
we had been keeping this video confidential,
and we also didn't ask the police for an official investigation.
However, we've come to a conclusion...
that our main priority is to protect everyone who was involved...
in the cryonics experiment.
And therefore, we are now going to reveal the informant's voice.
I know who bombed Professor Jo's car.
I know who the culprit is.
No, don't do that.
I'll just meet you at the broadcasting station.
- What is this? - But there's one condition.
- What's going on? - I want Director Ma Dong Chan...
to come with you.
Please save my husband. The cryonic capsule...
Ever since this last phone call,
we haven't been able to hear from the informant.
She is our only clue to find out who's behind these threats.
If anyone happens to recognize this woman's voice,
please call the News Bureau at TBO and tell us who she is.
(Ko Mi Ran)
The receiver cannot be reached. Please leave a message...
My gosh, why isn't she picking up?
I saw the news. Thanks for that.
"Thanks"?
You're talking to the news bureau chief.
- Ha Young. - What do you think...
would've happened to us...
if I had stopped you from doing that experiment...
and you eventually didn't do it?
There's no point in talking about that.
Then what do you think is worth talking about?
Are we not allowed to talk to each other...
about anything else other than the news?
There's only one thing I regret. Do you know what that is?
I regret not having stopped you from doing that experiment.
What about you?
Don't you regret it?
Ha Young.
From now on, don't look back.
Live a life that makes you happy.
(Ko Mi Ran)
(Cold-hearted Punk)
Hey, Mi Ran.
Mi Ran.
Where did she go?
(I think I'm coming down with the flu. I'll rest for a bit.)
I think I'm coming down with the flu.
I'll rest for a bit.
Are you sure it's the flu?
Did you take the shot?
I did.
I'm relieved.
I guess...
we catch the flu...
like everyone else.
I guess...
we can die...
like everyone else.
But still,
you shouldn't get sick. I told you not to.
You really don't listen, do you?
Shouldn't we...
keep a distance of 50cm?
We're too close now.
I can't be...
any farther away from you.
Let's...
try this.
Let's not feign ignorance.
Let's just...
do this.
Mr. Ma.
Then...
can I like you?
If I say no,
will you stop?
But...
why are you always doing things first?
You shouldn't have said that first.
Then what should I do?
What do you mean?
You just need...
to like me as well.
Tell me.
There's something you need to tell me.
You go first.
You have something to tell me.
I have so much to say.
I don't know where to begin.
- So... - How do Dad and Mi Ran...
know each other?
What is their...
She's his first love.
Because of that friend of yours,
your dad wants to divorce me.
Do you like her?
No, right?
How could you?
You're not pretending like it doesn't work, are you?
I'm not that type.
- It's too tight. - Hold on.
Hold on.
There.
I don't mind your looking at me like that during the day,
but don't do it at night.
I'm much healthier than you think.
Hey, hey, Mi Ran.
Yes?
The face you see through the mirror...
and the one I see are different.
You look prettier right now. So don't smile like that.
I'll come pick you up so we can check out the location.
Sleep tight. Don't forget your fever-reducing shot.
- Okay. - Bye.
He said I'm pretty.
I'll keep it short.
What?
Cut the power supply off...
for the cryonic capsules in your lab.
We need to make the cryonics experiment...
a failed experiment.
I can't... I can't do that.
Then you'll die.
Not in a cryonic capsule,
but in a fridge.
Why are you...
doing this to me?
You don't have a choice.
Just do as I say.
If you don't do it, I'll do it myself.
Survivors Ma Dong Chan and Ko Mi Ran...
will also die.
You're good. Let's go.
Hello?
Is this Ms. Ko Mi Ran's phone?
Yes, that's me.
I'm a cultural communications professor,
Seo Hyun Jung.
I see.
Hello.
Yes.
Really?
Yes. I'll think about it.
Okay.
I'll give you a call back at this number.
Okay. Thank you.
What is it? Is it good news?
You're smiling, so it must be good news.
I recently handed in a report as an assignment.
The professor who read it...
called to tell me that I wrote it really well.
I guess professors these days are really sincere.
Did she call you just to compliment you about an assignment?
It's not about that. She's going to publish a book of essays,
and she wants to add my writing in it.
She asked me to write something.
I was always a good writer.
What does she want you to write about?
An essay on love.
Do you even know what love is?
I don't think you do.
You've never kissed before.
To me, that counts as a kiss.
Not me.
I'll be waiting on the first floor.
Come down when you've settled in.
Come on in.
No, no.
Are you going to shower first?
I mean... Are you going to shower before location scouting?
Before we go?
No, I'll shower before I sleep...
Right. Yes, people shower before going to bed.
Don't look at me at a place like this.
Not even during the day.
Professor Hwang.
You should never come back here again.
- I'm sorry? - You're fired.
Starting today, I'll be the one controlling the lab.
One moment.
Ms. Na, you should take this call.
Hello, this is Na Ha Young.
I know whose voice it is.
Okay. Go ahead.
Do you think we're going on a picnic?
Did you pack a portable charger?
I packed a camera and something to write notes on too.
I'm a well-prepared assistant director.
Sure.
The hat ate up your face.
Let's go.
From there to over there, people can walk...
Also...
- Should I take a picture? - Yes.
The lake and the mountains look really nice here,
so we should take a full shot here.
Hold on. Let me take a picture.
Okay.
Hello?
- It's me. - Yes.
I received three reports about the owner of the voice,
and they all identified the same person.
This confirms it.
Who is it?
The wife of Chairman Lee Seok Du...
of Unsung Group, Park Hyo Woo.
Hello?
Yes. I got it. I'll be right there.
Professor Jo, I think we found out something...
about one of the people inside the cryonic capsules.
- It's... - Mr. Ma.
It seems like Professor Hwang has got his memories back.
I think I'll have to go back to Seoul.
Did something happen?
A lot has happened. I'll tell you when I'm back.
Stay right in your room.
- Let me come with you. - No.
Stay in your room and get some rest until I return.
Don't open the door for anyone.
Then I'll keep on scouting locations by myself.
No. What are you talking about?
You can't go around alone.
Let's go.
You didn't forward the documents to the police, did you?
No.
Good. I need to double check something.
Also,
there's something I haven't told you.
Professor Hwang...
is alive.
But Professor Hwang is acting a little weird.
He won't let me near the cryonics laboratory.
Professor Hwang.
What are you doing?
I need to destroy all these capsules.
This experiment is a failure. It's a complete failure.
You guys will eventually die as well.
You can't live a normal life.
It's impossible! It just can't happen!
It's...
all over.
Professor Hwang.
Will you please...
save us?
Can you just...
help the two of us...
live a normal life?
We just want to love each other...
and...
roll around in bed and sleep together.
We just want to live like normal people.
Please help us live that way.
Please.
Who is it?
Mr. Ma, is that you?
I told you not to open the door for anyone.
Did something happen?