(All characters, organizations, places, cases, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(Final Episode: Melting Me Softly)
If Mi Ran didn't save you,
you might've died.
(Superior)
- Hello? - Hello, Mr. My Love.
It's me, Nam Tae.
This is Mi Ran's phone.
Yes.
I know.
You were saved as "My Love" on Mi Ran's phone.
And I thought I'd call.
She did that?
But your voice... Are you really Mr. Cryonic?
Yes.
It's me.
No, wait. You're not a cryonic human anymore.
My sister's a cryonic human.
My goodness. My gosh, Director Ma.
My son just called for no reason. Don't let it bother you.
What are you doing?
I really don't think you're an inferior.
So I saved you as something else.
What did you save me as? Let me see.
- No. - I know what you saved me as.
I went from Cold-hearted Punk to Warm-hearted Punk, didn't I?
- No. - Don't lie to me.
- No, you're wrong. - Then let me see.
No, I'll show you next time.
Dong Chan, you should sit down.
Eat up.
You guys.
I have something to tell you.
I think...
I need to be away for a while.
We froze a person with hypothermia,
so we need to start over again.
We can do it, Professor Hwang.
We need to make it work.
Yes, of course. We must succeed.
- Did you finish it? - Yes.
You're free to do what you want.
We're not going to carry on with the project.
You can join another team and work on another project.
No.
I want to stay in your team and continue to learn from you.
Hey, it's me.
I feel uneasy that I didn't get to see the culprit get arrested.
Make sure you keep the hotline open.
We need to find that culprit no matter what.
Okay, Reporter Park. Keep up the good work.
My gosh, look at this.
(Ko Mi Ran Gets Frozen Again Due to an Unexpected Accident)
(I hope you hang in there. I will pray for you.)
What if something bad happens to Mi Ran?
All the professors in this field are working together...
to do this research.
I'm sure it'll work out.
Let's be optimistic.
Right. We should be.
(Hwang Byung Sim)
Hello?
I was suspended.
This is impossible.
You must've done something wrong.
They said I approached a female student...
with personal intentions.
That "female student" is...
Ko Mi Ran.
How is she a mere female student? She's my first love.
But no matter what I say,
no one believes me.
And Mi Ran is back in...
Anyway, that's that.
You're the only person who can confirm this.
You'll get fired soon.
Don't call me to discuss things like this.
I'm neither curious nor interested.
Young Sun!
They don't know that you stalked her...
by crawling into her house, do they?
"Stalked her"?
Hey, listen carefully.
I'm not someone who can help you.
If anything, I can destroy you.
If I get involved, not only will you be fired,
but you'll be six feet under, you scumbag.
Young Sun! Young Sun!
Is he getting fired?
(Hwang Byung Sim)
Hey, he's calling me.
He's desperate for a witness.
He's so stupid.
Shall we have galbi-tang?
Dong Chan, let's have lunch.
No, I'm fine. Go without me.
You should go too.
I feel bad for Dong Chan.
I can't bear to see him.
I think this project is more difficult.
It's unprecedented for a person with low body temperature...
to be frozen again.
And that Professor Hwang needs to start from square one,
so it'll take some time.
That's terrible.
What if they finally meet again when he's 70 years old?
Is this funny to you?
I wasn't joking.
That's even more horrible.
My gosh.
Apologize to him.
No one has my back.
"My name is Ko Mi Ran. I'm 44 years old."
"I'm in a relationship at the moment."
This is Ma Dong Chan,
a 52-year-old bachelor whom Mi Ran has a crush on.
What is this?
Let's go on a date today.
I'll text you the location.
It's our first date.
You need to be healthy in order to protect your woman.
Did you change her name in your contacts to Ms. Ko?
I said no to that already.
What a stubborn punk.
Mr. Ma.
She will persevere through this...
and wake up miraculously.
At the freight cars? Are you certain?
All right.
I found Terry Kim.
The search team is there.
I'm off.
I got Professor Hwang a place to stay nearby the lab...
since he had to focus on the project.
Nam Tae, will you be all right sleeping alone?
I miss him.
I'll tell him to visit this weekend.
Eat up.
This looks tasty.
Thank you for the meal.
I'm sorry for making you stay in that cold place all alone.
("Everything About Love")
(Ko Mi Ran)
("A Cold Woman's Warm Heart", by Ko Mi Ran)
I met my 1st love at the age of 44.
I am a cold woman with a temperature of 31.5℃.
In this vast universe,
there is only one man whom I love.
We fell in love...
just like how the sun rises in the east...
and the moon in the west.
It was very natural.
It feels as if since 20 years ago,
all the stars in the sky planned...
to make us fall in love.
It was fate that we both became...
cryonics.
Because of this, I don't regret my decision from 20 years ago.
Living with a body temperature of 31.5℃...
is difficult and painful.
But nevertheless, I like the present.
No matter how hard it may be, the time I'm spending with him...
feels like a miracle.
Thanks to him,
I could fully appreciate life.
I feel like I was born...
to love him,
and he completes me.
I love him that much.
He has become my all.
In order to be with him,
I am...
not afraid...
to die.
Good morning.
- Morning, did you sleep well? - Yes.
I'm not going to eat. I'm late.
You should eat. I'll drop you off.
Yes. You should eat.
- Okay. - Dong Chan.
You should have a bite as well.
No, thank you. I'm not hungry.
You drank a lot yesterday. Have some soup.
I can't say no when you've made hangover soup.
All right, then.
Right, Mother. I have a company dinner tonight.
Don't wait up for me.
Not again.
Cut down on the alcohol.
- Eat up. - Eat up.
- Thank you for the meal. - Thank you for the meal.
Let's eat.
("President Kim Hong Suk of TBO Has Been Dismissed")
(Hwang Dong Hyuk Psychological Counseling Center)
You are walking on the green meadow...
one step at a time.
Just like that.
I'm not walking.
Take your shoes off. The heels are too high.
You're walking barefoot.
- You're walking. - I'm not walking.
Try walking. You can do it.
I said, I can't walk.
Why do you keep on telling me to walk?
When getting hypnotherapy,
concentration and trust are very important.
Your attitude is the problem.
What are you saying? Are you kidding me?
- You won't get cranky. - I said, are you kidding me?
- You won't get cranky. - When did I get cranky?
Do you have a license for this?
I don't think you do. You must be a swindler.
Did you call me a swindler?
After living with him, I see how lazy he is.
He thinks he'll get a big break and get rich.
All he thinks about is making money...
by investing in Dubai and Russia.
Didn't you know that about him when you married him?
I really have bad luck with marriages.
Every man I lived with is pathetic.
Hey, do you want to catch an early morning movie tomorrow?
My son is being discharged from the military service tomorrow.
Gosh, time flies.
- I miss Ji Hoon. - Me too.
Darn.
(Dirty Water)
Yes?
You're not a chief, so why are you so busy?
I'm so sick of you. I'm hanging up.
It's him.
He's nasty. He doesn't even shower.
Then get a divorce.
Why did I think he was such a honey?
You lasted a long time.
This is unfair.
Is it my fault we're in the deficit?
They tell me to be responsible for the low viewer ratings,
but I know it's just an excuse.
Those in power are pushing me out.
This isn't news. Why are you so upset?
When Korea gets a new president,
our station also gets a new president.
You're such an understanding person.
They put you in Programming Team and took away your chief position,
but you don't look upset.
What difference would that make?
It'd only give me more disadvantages.
How did you end up like this?
This is the way I was born. It's in my fortune.
Being in a high position is poisonous for me.
It's better if we go somewhere.
- Take a look at this first. - Okay.
- What is it? - BBC.
Maybe we can do something related to BBC.
- Okay. - It'll work if we have this.
- Let's start the meeting. - Okay.
Right.
There was something similar to this. This won't work.
How about a special for our 50th anniversary...
and expand our Eskimo episode?
We did that two years ago.
- How about reviving candid camera? - What candid camera?
- We can't do that. - This did amazing on BBC.
That's BBC. It won't work.
- How about... - No, you're just no good.
Who brought the survival audition item?
Do you think this will work? There are so many.
Don't you know how many survival audition shows there are?
("The Man with Golden Hands, Ma Dong Chan,")
("Continues to Work for TBO While Waiting for His Girlfriend")
Right.
Welcome.
Professor Hwang!
- Gosh. - Professor Hwang.
This bagel you baked is really delicious.
It's the best one I ever tasted.
Professor Hwang, when will my sister wake up?
We're currently testing the shot...
your sister has to take on a whale.
Please wait a little longer, Nam Tae.
I miss my sister.
My heart...
is aching again.
Don't grow feelings for me.
Today is the day our alimony finally settled,
so I'll treat you.
Okay.
Can I get something expensive? You have a job now.
I'll kill you if you get something over 20 dollars.
How's Dong Chan doing these days? Is he well?
Of course not. He's doing bad.
He's my big brother, but he feels like my baby brother.
Actually, ever since he returned,
I considered him our youngest sibling.
I feel sorry for him.
I think he'll wait like this forever.
He feels responsible and sorry.
That's where his love bloomed. That's how I look at it.
Why do you think that?
She's not his type.
Types don't matter.
I used to like small and short women,
but I fell in love with you at first sight.
Stop making moves on me.
Stand your ground...
even if my brother keeps on telling us to get back together.
I won't get back together with you. I'm too precious.
How are you so dignified when you have nothing?
- It makes you look charming today. - Shut your mouth.
You're like garbage to live with.
No one knows what you're like unless they lived with you.
Dong Chan has no idea. That's why he keeps on pushing us.
You look normal only on the outside.
Dong Chan is smart, so he knows.
He's older than me, but what would he know?
He shows how inexperienced he is.
You don't age for free.
The number of years you lived shows in your life.
Thank you.
Do you live here?
Yes. Do you live here?
Yes. It's been about two months since I moved here.
My little sibling lived in my place while I was in the US.
They moved out a month ago, so the mailbox was packed.
So you were in the US.
No wonder someone else was doing the news.
I originally planned for 2 years, but I ended up staying 1 more year.
Is Mi Ran...
well?
Yes. She's well.
I prayed...
for Mi Ran every day.
Please help her...
come back healthy.
She was put in a cryonic capsule when her temperature was low,
so we must perform several clinical tests.
We're doing the best we can.
Don't worry too much.
Gosh, look at your collar.
Mother, I have to go home today. We have a family meeting.
Dong Chan.
You should move back home.
You don't have to stay here anymore.
We can manage it on our own.
Is it because I'm a bother?
Of course not.
Your mother must be so upset.
That's why I visit them every weekend.
Also, my two siblings are there.
It's fine. Don't worry.
You're so reliable.
I can see why Mi Ran liked you so much.
Mi Ran has high standards.
You're right. She's nothing like her mother.
Call me if anything happens.
- Okay. - I'm heading out.
- I'll be back. - Okay.
Let's see.
My gosh.
You're going to return to school?
- Yes. - Live your life to the fullest.
You remember what I said, right? You only get to live your 20s once.
Yes, of course. It's the same with your 30s.
My goodness.
About Mi Ran...
You mean, Aunt Mi Ran?
Is she doing well?
Yes, she's doing well.
I'm getting older every day,
but her time has stopped.
It makes me feel nervous.
Even if time passes by...
and you become an old man,
her feelings for you will remain the same.
The one equal thing that was given to us by the skies...
is the time we get each and every day.
A poor man and a rich man...
are both given the same amount of time each day.
Mom's become sophisticated after she started...
taking poetry lessons at the Lifelong Education Center.
Everyone in our family should live a happy life...
during the time we have left.
Right.
Let's all pray to the deities we each believe in...
and ask them to help Mi Ran wake up as soon as possible.
Okay, then. Let's eat.
Okay, let's eat.
Is the interior construction going well at the new house...
you're planning to move into?
Yes, everything will be done once they build the garden fence.
I see. What about your thesis? Is that also going well?
I have presbyopia,
so it's hard to catch up with the young ones.
But I'm happy, and things are going really well.
I've also started composing.
My gosh, that's good.
What about you? You're in fourth grade now.
How's school?
I've become more responsible, and it's very pressuring.
I have more subjects to learn.
I'm really stressed out these days.
School isn't really my thing.
Are you still dating that boyfriend of yours?
That was ages ago. I already broke up with him.
I'm sorry, Uncle.
You're waiting for your girlfriend to wake up.
I shouldn't have said that.
Dong Chan, when are you going to move back in?
Once we move, the house will have empty rooms.
You should move back in.
I'll move in once I get married.
That's why I bought that big house.
We're going to carry out our last clinical trial today.
If this succeeds, we can wake Mi Ran up.
But there are still some risk factors.
Like what?
We need to inject the shot as soon as she wakes up...
to bring her body temperature back to normal.
But it might be too hard for her to bear.
On top of that, she also needs to receive surgery.
If I could turn back time,
I would've forced you...
to get the shot that day.
Every time I think about that,
it drives me crazy.
I've been trying so hard...
to act like I'm okay.
Mi Ran.
I miss you so much.
Dong Chan, if you air that cryonics project on TV,
I won't get fired.
That project will save our broadcasting station.
Can we please air the show, Dong Chan?
I'm not going to air the project.
And Mr. Kim, you should leave now.
But...
I have nothing to say either.
[VIU Ver] tvN E16 'Melting Me Softly' "Melting Me Softly" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
I heard you were coming back.
Congratulations on your return.
Thanks.
I heard the company wants you to become chief,
but you're refusing to take the job.
I saw the news and heard about...
the six other cryonic humans that were able to wake up.
It's Mi Ran's turn now.
I'm sure she'll be able to wake up.
I know how hard this must be for you.
But you should trust that everything will be okay.
Mi Ran...
will overcome this no matter what.
Okay.
Here you go.
Okay, thanks.
Let's...
Hello?
The clinical trial was a success.
We need to see how things develop in the next 24 hours.
Thank you, Professor Hwang. Bye.
I need to go.
Does that mean...
Mi Ran will finally be able to wake up?
Yes.
But there is a problem.
Not only does Mi Ran have hypothermia,
but she also needs to go through surgery.
And the problem is whether or not she'll be able to endure it.
It normally takes a week for a person to recover...
and have their body temperatures return to normal.
But for her, it'll only take a day,
so that will obviously put a strain on her body.
What should we do?
I thought about what Mi Ran would do.
And if she had the choice to decide,
she would've chosen to wake up and overcome this.
Yes, she would've done that.
Yes, of course.
Yes.
A wireless emergency switch will be connected to her...
for the next 24 hours.
She needs to enter the OR in that state.
We've already talked to the doctors, and they've agreed...
to let Professor Hwang and Professor Jo enter the OR.
We'll give her the shot...
as soon as we enter the OR.
And when her body temperature returns to normal after 30 minutes,
she'll be put under general anesthesia...
and undergo surgery.
What if her body temperature fails to return to normal...
in 30 minutes?
That won't happen.
We've done more than enough clinical trials.
The problem is...
whether or not her body will be able to endure it.
We'll do it, Professor Hwang.
(Operation Time)
How did the surgery go?
Why isn't the doctor coming outside?
It's taking her longer than expected to wake up from the anesthesia.
We're going to move her to the Intensive Care Unit.
Director Ma.
I'll be fine.
I'm going to wake up.
So don't sit there looking all sad...
and cheer up.
(Intensive Care Unit)
(Etiquettes inside the Intensive Care Unit)
Her pupils are responding.
Let's keep an eye on her.
Her will to wake up matters the most as of now.
Doctor.
May I see her?
No, not yet. For fear of contamination,
we cannot allow any visitors just yet.
I understand.
You should keep it.
All right. Don't worry too much.
Mi Ran is going to wake up soon, so hang in there.
Okay?
Okay.
You too.
You know how much she loves you, right?
Me too. I love her very much.
Good.
(Date)
(1st day at work, 1st time I kissed him)
(The day we swapped ice cream, the day he complimented me at the park)
First time I kissed him.
The day he complimented me at the park.
Day one of our relationship.
The first time we went on a date.
(Dating at the skating rink, the first time calling me honey)
(Dong Chan's mother's birthday)
Dong Chan's mother's birthday.
Did you hear? Mi Ran's pupils responded.
- Isn't that good news? - Of course.
- She'll wake up soon, then. - She must.
I hope she'll be fine.
- I miss her. - Me too.
(Intensive Care Unit)
Her temperature is plummeting. Bring Professor Hwang.
How... How bad is it?
It's 35.4℃. She's in danger.
This won't make Dong Chan leave.
If he refuses,
we need to kick him out.
We can't ruin that young man's life.
That's unacceptable.
Honey.
We can't do this.
We should let him go.
Why are you being like this?
Dong Chan gave his all.
Since he's so kindhearted and honest,
Mi Ran sacrificed her life for him.
I'm sure this is what she wants too.
What are you doing?
- What are you doing? - Dong Chan.
- You should go. - Go where?
Mi Ran's going to kill me when she wakes up. Come on.
Don't be like this. My gosh.
I asked you to get these dry-cleaned,
but you still haven't.
Gosh.
Also,
don't try to kick me out.
If you keep doing this, I'll get upset.
I need to return to the hospital after I eat.
Let's eat.
I'm hungry.
Dong Chan.
Honey.
Make him some dinner.
Director Ma, my temperature went up.
I think I'm going to get better.
Be patient.
Professor Hwang, could you come to the hospital?
Her temperature rose.
Did the hospital call you?
No, not really.
I just have a feeling.
Okay.
I'm on my way right now.
See you.
(Intensive Care Unit)
She has a normal body temperature.
She's recovering.
Dong Chan is running late. Is he filming something tonight?
He said he was spending the night in Jeju Island.
Oh, right. He's returning tomorrow evening, right?
Dear me.
Goodness.
Hello?
What... What did you say?
Did...
Did you say our Mi Ran...
woke up?
Gosh...
The place we went to is a volcanic cone, so it's too windy.
Is that so? Then we should find a place tomorrow morning...
- Just a second. - Let's go see another one.
Which other places?
Hello?
Are you...
Are you serious?
Yes. I understand.
Mi Ran...
Mi Ran woke up.
- Really? - That's...
such good news.
I need to go right now.
Dong Chan! We're on Jeju Island.
It's late at night. There are no planes or boats.
Right.
You're right.
Hey, what time is it right now?
- It's... - I'll check...
- if anything is available. - Right.
Hello?
Mother, did she really wake up?
Yes. She's talking and smiling.
It's like a dream, but she's awake.
She's walking now. Do you want to talk to her?
No. No.
I'll go there...
and talk to her in person.
Okay.
Excuse me, sir.
Could you hurry?
Sure.
Are you okay?
Have you been well?
Yes.
It was a little tough, though.
You're still so cool, Dong Chan.
I...
I missed you so much.
I'm cold.
Please warm me up.
The program reshuffling is tomorrow. How can you sleep at night?
Hey, do you call this a proposal?
How can you go around boasting about your title?
You. I'm talking about you.
Ko Mi Ran!
- Yes. - Do you want to get a demotion?
No, of course not.
You were a hard worker when you were an intern,
but your brain seems to have gotten dull after your promotion.
How can you call this a proposal?
The thing is, I was frozen then thawed, then frozen again.
I went back and forth, so I don't have fresh ideas.
Don't make me laugh.
You can't call that an excuse.
Your attitude is the problem.
I'll do my best.
Good.
I'll give everyone a week.
Come to your senses!
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
I got us drinks.
Come in.
Okay.
Here. It's coffee.
Did my brain get dull?
No, no. That's not true.
I just... I have to talk like that in front of other people.
What else can I do?
Did I upset you?
Yes. I was a little upset.
A little?
No, no.
We have to be professional when we're at work.
I know that.
But...
I think I need a change.
Yes, I'm sure.
You've been 24 years old for 23 years.
Yes.
Here, drink this first.
It's hot.
What do you two plan on doing?
Mi Ran,
are you not interested in getting married yet?
I'm only 24, ma'am.
You were 24 for a long time.
How are you still 24?
You're right.
I keep on missing my chance to age.
So? Are you telling me you won't get married?
Yes.
I was actually planning on going abroad to train.
What? What? Going abroad?
Our company supports full-time staff...
to train abroad. I was hoping I could apply.
Then... Then...
What about me?
If you do that, what about me?
- I'm sorry? - Come on.
I waited three years...
while you were in that capsule. Don't you care about me?
I was able to understand women...
who wait for their boyfriends while they serve the army.
But look.
People serve in the army for a year and a half these days.
Then I spent twice as much time.
How could you talk about going abroad in front of me?
You're kidding, right?
I'm not kidding.
I want to study properly...
and become a good director.
I need to go out and build experiences.
I was always stuck inside a small space.
If I have the chance,
I also want to get a master's degree once I'm done with my studies.
And it might take about five years for me to finish all that.
You're really selfish. Do you only care about yourself?
I'll be 40 after 5 years.
No, you'll be 60.
Yes, I'll be 60.
Yes, you're right. You'll be 60 then.
You're making me get angry again.
Let's not fight on a happy day. Why don't we eat first?
I have an idea.
Dong Chan, you should go abroad and study with her.
Mom, I'm working on so many projects right now.
I can't study abroad. What am I going to learn?
Or how about this?
Mi Ran, how about you get married...
and have a baby first?
Dong Joo will raise the baby for you.
Then you guys can go study abroad together.
- What? - What?
- What? - Think about it.
That's the only solution to this problem.
Why would I raise Dong Chan's child?
Mother, you should calm down and think more logically.
Mom, you're talking nonsense.
You make it sound like she's crazy about studying abroad.
Why would she leave our child here and leave to study abroad?
And you really shouldn't be like this either.
It wasn't my idea. Why are you angry at me?
What a mess.
Anyway, I personally want you guys...
to get married before summer comes.
Mom, take back what you said about making me raise their kid.
Mi Ran might not be saying anything right now.
But I'm sure she doesn't want you to raise her kid either.
- Aren't I right? - Well, I...
What's that supposed to mean?
I never even agreed to raise her kid.
Then are you just going to let your brother grow old?
He needs to have a kid to carry on the family tree.
Let's stop for a minute.
Let's drop the subject for now and eat first.
This isn't a light subject. We shouldn't talk about this now.
You must really want to marry her, Dong Chan.
Yes, of course. Of course, I should get married.
I'm going to get married.
I guess you're not angry.
I am angry.
No, you're not. You're thinking about something.
Stop acting like you know me. You don't know anything.
Here.
I wrote these diaries while I waited for you.
I thought you might want to know what happened while you were asleep,
and I did this so I could share that time with you.
Do you know what I realized while you were asleep?
This really isn't like me.
But I started to believe in fate.
Everything will turn out according to our fate.
So let's just leave it to fate.
Okay.
- Drive safely. - Okay.
(You were on my dream today. You became the woman of my dream.)
(I can't forget you even in my dreams.)
(I'm sure the frozen fate of ours is slowly melting now.)
(My life without you continues.)
(It's natural for me to miss you. So I'm not going to struggle.)
(Missing you is part of my every day life.)
If I could turn back time,
I would've forced you to get the shot that day.
Every time I think about that, it drives me crazy.
Mi Ran.
I miss you so much.
Hello, Chief.
Congratulations on your return.
Thank you for coming back.
Thank you for worrying about me.
- Mi Ran. - Yes?
You can do what you want.
I support your dream.
I read your diaries.
I don't want to be apart from you anymore.
I can't follow you abroad.
You're in the process of chasing your dream.
But I need to work hard where I am.
We need to meet in the middle.
I'll wait for you.
No, I don't want to go anymore.
No.
I can't make you give up on your dream because of me.
But I don't want to be apart from you.
Me neither.
I think there might be a solution.
- It's understandable. - I guess so.
- What a pity. - We'll just have to support them.
- Hello, sir. - Chief, what brings you here?
What's up?
Director Ma and Mi Ran are going to leave.
What?
(2 months later)
Hello, everyone. Hello.
Hello.
(Dong Chan and Mi Ran's Travel Vlog)
Uncle, why are you making things seem so complicated?
You should go with her and start a YouTube channel.
I think there might be a solution.
We're currently in Seattle.
It's freezing here.
Everyone, you should live your lives passionately.
Being able to share the time and space with our loved ones...
is what makes us happy.
Thank you for your support.
- Bye. - Bye.
Bye.
And the two cryonic humans, Dong Chan and Mi Ran,
lived happily ever after.
("Everything About Love")
(Melting Me Softly)
(Thank you for watching Melting Me Softly.)