That day...
Nine years ago, that day.
Let me ask you two questions.
Did you...
push Se Ho from the rooftop that day?
Answer me.
Did you really...
push Se Ho from the rooftop?
No.
I didn't.
I didn't push him.
Did you tell everyone that I was...
living on food stamps?
No.
What are you talking about?
I heard it that day.
You said you felt sorry for me.
Did you just...
find me pitiful?
Did you...
walk me home every day, smile at me,
find my dream, and paint my gate because...
I was pitiful?
Hey, don't you feel sorry for Soo Jeong?
You aren't answering me.
No. Because I liked you.
Not because you were pitiful.
I did it because I liked you.
I liked school.
I could hide the fact that I was without parents,
living with my grandma, and living on food stamps...
as long as I had the school uniform on.
And...
because you were there.
After you left,
school was like a fiery pit.
The first person I ever trusted...
How you said you felt sorry for me...
hurt me for nine years.
And...
because of me,
you were hurt too.
I'm sorry.
For asking you too late.
I'm sorry.
I should've...
mustered up courage and asked you.
Why did you need...
courage to ask me?
I was...
afraid that you might say you really found me pitiful.
You know what?
Some kids made fun of me...
when they found out about how I lived.
But there were more kids who treated me nicely.
They gave me school supplies and snacks.
Rather than treating me as their friend,
they thought of me as the needy.
They felt a sense of pride and superiority...
after helping me.
I hated that.
I didn't care about other people.
But...
I was afraid that you might find me pitiful.
That really scared me, so I ran away.
Because I liked you too.
Even if you told the kids about my family by mistake,
I wouldn't have hated you.
Because it was true.
But I would've told you off.
Why didn't you?
Getting cursed or beaten by you would've been...
better than being apart because of a misunderstanding.
Bok Su.
I'm really sorry.
Soo Jeong.
I'm really sorry too.
I didn't know how badly I hurt you.
I just hated you thinking that you didn't believe me.
Why don't we...
just forget about those kids...
from nine years ago?
Bok Su, why are you such a fool?
Hey, don't you know that you should be a happy fool?
Let's just think that we've met again.
As a teacher...
and as a student.
We'll start again.
From the beginning.
(Episode 13)
Our cute In Ho.
Get up. It's time for school.
Get up, get up, get up.
Have you finally gone crazy?
It's Bok Su.
What's this?
Is he back at school now?
Bok Su!
We missed you!
Hello, friends. Did you all have breakfast?
You should eat breakfast so you can study well.
Hey, you punk.
You're back.
If you didn't show up today,
I was going to barge into Sojeonggak today.
That's why I've come back.
Kang...
Kang Bok Su!
Hello, Mr. Kim.
Why are you at school?
Is it wrong for a student to be at school?
You were absent without notice for two days.
That's why I'm doing this volunteer work really hard.
You can volunteer outside of the school grounds.
Come on, Mr. Kim. Go easy on me, please.
I'll try my best to work hard...
until I graduate.
Mr. Kim, Bok Su is determined to do his best at school...
Don't tell me you're on his side! Are you?
My blood pressure is rising.
I started taking my blood pressure pills again...
because of you!
Mr. Kim, you shouldn't stop taking your blood pressure pills.
You have to take it regularly.
Make sure you have it within 30 minutes after a meal.
Kang Bok Su!
Your blood pressure, your blood pressure.
- Calm down. - Hurry up and take him.
Bok Su! Clean until it shines!
Gosh!
The other broom is over there.
- You sweep it. - What?
- Help me. - No, you can do it.
Come on, help me out.
Good morning.
Anyone absent?
Is Bok Su absent?
I'm here.
Hey, old man.
Bok Su, are you back for good now?
Only if you want it.
Okay, then. No one's absent, right?
This is nice. Everyone's here.
I don't have any special announcements.
Have a safe and good day...
today.
We thought he quit, but Bok Su has returned.
Why were you absent for two days?
Move it, you're covering his face.
Hey, Bok Su. Did you eat breakfast?
Wake up. Bok Su is here.
- Don't overact. - It's nice to see you again.
Your face is as addictive as mine.
His face is addictive, and yours is poisonous.
You little...
Here. I was about to throw it away.
Throw it out to me if you don't want it. Seung Woo!
(Bulgogi burger)
Let's forget about the past.
I want to live the present moment with you.
I mean, right now.
Answer me.
Did you really...
push Se Ho from the rooftop?
Yes. I better focus on the kids.
I came up with a list of lecturers...
who specialize in areas my kids are interested in.
I don't think it'll be hard to book them,
but I wonder if we're leaning too much on specific careers.
Then we should start with a lecturer...
who can guide the kids to focus on studying.
How about we introduce the other lecturers later?
That sounds like a good idea.
Which field should we choose from?
I'll look into it.
Okay, I'll leave it to you then. Thank you.
I guess I just have to be good to your students to make you smile.
I think...
Bok Su said something he shouldn't.
What is it? Do you have something to say?
Nothing.
I'll get going, then.
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E13 'My Strange Hero' -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Me?
Are you saying you won't go?
You don't have anything to do, and you have time on your hands.
That's why you must be always shielding Bok Su.
You teachers can discuss amongst yourselves...
and pick one person...
to go with Mr. Park.
Make sure to write up a report afterwards.
This is ridiculous.
Why is he making Mr. Park go on a site survey?
Mr. Park, what made you get on Mr. Kim's bad side?
He's known for his grudges.
I'm not on his bad side.
I should go for a visit if it's for the kids.
Who wants to go to Chungju with me?
Mr. Ma.
Come with me.
Me?
Yes! You should go with Mr. Park.
That works.
Okay...
I'll come along! I'll go to Chungju!
I really want to go!
Do you?
Do you two want to go by yourselves?
Shall we?
Mr. Park, I'm sorry.
I suddenly feel very sick.
I don't think I can go to Chungju.
I'm sorry...
Let me help you.
Mr. Ma!
Where's Ms. Son?
Hello, Ms. Son.
Hey.
Good work on the volunteer hours.
Don't I get a prize for it?
I figured you wouldn't prepare anything, so I did.
What's this?
I know you like it.
Do you still remember that?
Hey, what are friends for?
I'll be in charge of your Yakult from now on.
I'll get one for you every single day.
My gosh, will you just drink it?
What are you doing, Bok Su?
Don't smile like that. You're making my heart flutter.
I'm crazy. I'm totally crazy. I'm Bok Su's teacher.
I need to get to my senses.
I wasn't going to say this,
- Hey, what are you... - but don't get mistaken.
I'm your teacher.
You better call me Ms. Son from now on.
And we may have been friends nine years ago, but we're not anymore.
You must be happy that you're popular.
I mean,
she made these turtles for me with so much care and sincerity...
hoping that I'll stay healthy. You want me to throw it away?
Gosh, whatever. Then live until you're 100 years old.
Do you really think this is going to make me feel better?
No.
You also get to look at my face.
You smiled.
You just smiled, right? That means you're okay now.
He's dumb, so it's surprising that he remembers stuff like this.
Hey, what are you doing?
I haven't had this in so long, and it's so delicious.
Why did you drink that?
What's wrong? Did it expire?
I'm healthy. Don't worry.
Can I have one more?
Do whatever you want.
I thought you resigned. Why are you back here?
Hey, boss.
I found a new client.
A client?
(Your Request)
Good job, Team Manager Yang.
"Team Manager Yang"?
I knew you'd score big one day.
You just got promoted as the team manager.
Hey, I know I'm competent.
But I can't get promoted faster than Bok Su.
I'll have to reject your offer to promote me as the team manager.
Okay, fine. You can be the team manager of the Sales Team.
Bok Su will be the team manager of the Business Team.
Okay, I'll take your offer if Bok Su will also become a team manager.
Team Manager Yang is going to drink some coffee.
Bok Su.
Why are you wearing...
Things just kind of ended up this way.
What am I going to do?
I quit working at the cafeteria yesterday...
because I thought you quit school.
My goodness.
They wouldn't have processed my resignation letter, right?
I'll be right back.
Don't come back. Just stay there forever.
You belong to the cafeteria!
My gosh.
My loving friend.
Have you finally gone mad?
Hey, Gyeong Hyeon. No, never mind.
Are you trying to upset me? Tell me.
I...
I talked with Soo Jeong.
That's incredible. What did she say?
It's turned out that I had hurt her a lot.
Apparently, I said she was pitiful.
And she hates it when people say that.
Is that why she never asked you what happened...
and just testified what she saw?
She should've just cursed at you.
Why did she have to make it worse by keeping her mouth shut?
Back then, we were all very young.
As much as she trusted me,
she would've felt really betrayed when she heard that.
If I think back, I think Soo Jeong would've been...
really lonely back then.
Wait a minute.
Soo Jeong thought you were the one who spread rumors about her family?
Didn't you tell her that it was Se Ho?
No, not yet.
If she finds out, I feel like she'll feel really distressed.
So I'm going to see how things go first.
But still, that jerk is dangerous.
I think it'd be better for you to tell her.
I'll always be by her side.
So I'll protect her.
Gosh, it's been so long.
Delivery.
Who's here?
Bok Su.
What? What are you doing right now?
You didn't eat dinner yet, did you? Dinner's on me tonight.
The tangsuyuk tastes delicious today.
Why would you treat me to dinner?
Because I'm so grateful for my teacher's kindness.
No, I need to think straight.
I'm a teacher. I can't fall for a bowl of tangsuyuk.
That's right. Like you just said, I'm your teacher.
Accepting this from a student would be violating the Kim Young Ran Act.
- Take it back. - That's why...
I only brought 30 dollars' worth of food.
I hope...
you enjoy your meal, Ms. Son.
The food did nothing wrong.
Soo Jeong, what's wrong with you?
Yes, the food did nothing wrong.
But it's still wrong for a teacher to be swayed by a student.
Whatever. Let's eat first.
Look at how happy she is.
(Episode 14 will air shortly.)
- Hello, Ms. Son. - Hi.
(Episode 14)
What's wrong with you, sir?
What were you looking at?
- What was it? - I wasn't looking at anything.
It was Soo Jeong, wasn't it?
You were looking at her, weren't you?
I wasn't looking at Soo Jeong.
Hey, you shouldn't call your teacher by name.
- Is that what I taught you? - Yes.
Hey.
Thanks, Bok Su.
Okay.
- Ms. Son. - Gosh!
What are you doing?
There's Bok Su.
Gosh. You're right.
I didn't notice.
Was that Bok Su's back I saw?
Ms. Son, what are you doing this weekend?
I don't have any plans. Why?
(Special lecture on career paths!)
Guys, you know what today is, right?
You have a special lecture on career paths.
You should be happy that I scheduled this during class.
For the first lecture,
I brought someone who will guide Wildflower Class' school life.
You'll do your best, right?
- No. - No.
I'll do my best, Ms. Son.
You're always so positive.
No way. It's the board chairman. No way.
Darn it.
What are you doing here?
I looked around,
and I couldn't find a better lecturer than me.
That's why I came.
It'll be okay, right?
Hello. I'm here to help you find your careers. I'm Oh Se Ho.
I graduated from Saintbury High School,
then I double majored...
in business and English at Stanleybury's University.
I'm currently the board chairman of Seolsong High School.
(Wildflower Class)
I have pride in my achievements.
However,
what I want to tell you...
is not to live like me.
I believed in the stereotype that a student...
must go to school and study.
However, even if you're not good at school,
if you can live doing something you're good at,
I think it'd be more worthwhile than wasting time at school.
It's better than being trapped in a class.
That's all.
Thank you for taking your time for this.
So your point is,
there's no need to go to school if your marks are bad.
Is that it?
That's it for today...
Please don't twist my words.
I'm not twisting anything. That's the main message.
The point of my message...
tells you to find what you're good at.
What if we can't find what we're good at?
Then you should find something you like to do.
What if we can't find anything we like?
Everyone has a dream.
Come on.
Gosh, Chairman.
In this world,
there are many kids who aren't talented at anything,
who don't know what they like,
and who don't have a dream.
Then they should hurry up and find one.
Before they have to face the cold reality.
Once we graduate, we'll have no choice but to face it.
Can't we live comfortably just for the while we're in school?
Don't you think you would become complacent?
Not at all.
To some students,
the school itself is a fence and a protective layer.
It sounded like you're telling us to leave safety...
as soon as possible to find our means of making a living.
That's enough, Bok Su. The lecture is over.
Thank you, Chairman.
I did a lecture today,
but let's focus on field training from now.
You really want to help them find careers, don't you?
I'll think about it.
What is it? Is something bothering you?
We were trying to show the kids other options as paths,
but I wonder if we're pressuring them...
to do something.
Okay. I'll respect your opinion.
We'll put a halt on it for now.
Let me know whenever you want to move forward.
Thank you.
I know it's not easy to pay so much attention.
- Then do you want to go out to eat? - What?
I still haven't tried pork belly yet.
I need you to redo the accounting documents.
Pardon?
What about the ones I already gave you?
Are you going to give me what we use externally?
I'm the heir of this foundation.
Prepare an internal document before I come to work tomorrow.
Yes, sir. I understand.
Mr. Yoon.
Do you have any tips for having pork belly?
I heard pork belly should be cooked thoroughly,
but how do you know?
You can just sense it.
Sense it?
I'll barbecue it for you today, sir.
I'm good at most things,
but I'm always bad at everything whenever I'm with you.
What are you good at?
You know,
horseback riding, fencing, kendo,
target shooting, tennis, and piano.
That's so many.
I'm trying to show off how cool I am.
Oh Se Ho.
You know I used to live on food stamps, right?
You were mistaken.
Bok Su wasn't the one who told everyone.
Then, who said that?
That's what I'm curious about too.
Why did you tell me that Bok Su said it?
That's what I heard from others, but I'm sorry if I was wrong.
I was hugely mistaken because of what you said.
Just saying sorry won't cut it.
What about at the rooftop?
Bok Su said he never pushed you. Why did you say he pushed you?
You didn't even listen to my story. Are you taking Bok Su's word for it?
That's why I'm asking you right now...
so that I won't make the same mistake.
Bok Su...
really pushed me.
You and Bok Su were friends.
You keep on saying we should forget about the past,
but until I find out the truth,
I don't think I should forget about the past.
This was the third meal I promised you.
Who lives here?
Delivery!
- Please put the food on the table. - Okay!
I'm only telling you guys about this question,
so don't tell anyone.
Let's move on to the next question.
He's too young. He doesn't know what he's doing.
Why is he favoring the Wildflower Class?
What is he doing to support Ivy Class?
Shouldn't we meet with the previous chairman?
Why should all the money from the Education Office...
go to the kids with the lowest marks?
I really don't understand.
How much is it?
Are you the moms of Ivy Class students at Seolsong High School?
It's a nice surprise to meet you here.
My kid's in Ivy Class too.
Who?
In Ho. Kang In Ho in Ivy Class.
Kang In Ho?
In Ho!
What?
- What is it? - Why didn't you tell me...
that Wildflower Class is getting special lectures?
How did you find out?
All of them are hopeless.
What's the use of these lectures?
How frustrating.
Uncle Bok Su is in Wildflower Class.
What?
Who cares. You're my son...
and Bok Su is Mom's son.
I'm tired.
I'm going back in.
Okay, I'll give you your tonics later.
Okay.
Parents of Ivy Class students must cooperate at times like this.
Is this Chae Min's mom? Hello.
I'm In Ho's mom.
Okay, I'll see you there.
Chae Min, how good are In Ho's grades?
Did he get accepted to Ivy Class after the recent test?
In Ho?
Chae Min.
In Ho is in Wildflower Class.
Hey, we can't take tests on behalf of you.
I'm trying to tell you that there are things we can do...
and things we can't do.
A student's job is to study. Where did you learn to be such a...
Hey...
These useless little minions.
I don't think it was a good idea to hand out flyers at school.
Be patient.
I'm sure one of them will be worth some money.
He's coming.
- What is it? - He's here.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Hey, what are you guys doing? Gosh, you punks.
Why are you here?
I'm here to ask you for something.
Goodness, sir.
Ms. Yang, hurry up and welcome our client.
Hello, sir. Please come this way.
Why don't you get me a cup of coffee?
I'm already on it, sir.
What brings you here, sir?
Well, the thing is...
Mr. Park, are you really sick?
You were perfectly fine until yesterday.
You even paid money just so you could avoid going on a site survey.
Gosh, what are you talking about? I'm really sick.
I can't even swallow porridge right now.
Hey, you're lying.
I just heard you slurping jjajangmyeon.
No, I'm really sick.
Another teacher will be going with you.
So make sure you do a good job.
Bye now.
This punk.
Goodness, thank you.
Did something good happen?
Well, I'm trying to make something good happen.
I see.
- Eat up. - Okay.
My gosh. Who's the other teacher?
(Chungju Bus Terminal)
Soo Jeong?
Bok Su, what are you doing here?
You're the guy that Mr. Park sent?
Gosh, I love this old man.
Mr. Park, you can't do this to me.
He won't pick up.
I mean, neither of us...
expected this one little bit.
But I still need to work since I got paid.
So let's get going, shall we?
Let's go, Ms. Son. We don't have much time.
Ms. Son.
I made a list of the places we could go to,
and I'm going to take photos for the report.
I just impressed you a little, didn't I?
What are you talking about?
I was wondering if you knew what you were talking about.
Hey, I'm not the Bok Su that I used to be.
I've been working for years now.
I'm familiar with terms I frequently use.
How did you start working in this field?
Did your girlfriend suggest you should join?
"Girlfriend"?
Are you talking about Min Ji?
Gosh, she's unbelievable.
I haven't had a girlfriend for nine years.
I coincidentally ended up helping someone,
but that person insisted on paying me.
Then Gyeong Hyeon told me this business has a bright prospect.
so we got started right away.
It suits you.
I'll take perfect care of you, ma'am.
"Ms. Son".
Hey.
I'm not here as your student.
Let's go, Soo Jeong.
What did you just call me? My gosh, you must be crazy.
Hey, don't cross the line. I'm your teacher.
Did Bok Su arrive or not?
Hey, report to me.
Bok Su.
Hey, do you see that? I'm here.
Hey.
What?
Good luck.
Hey.
Where's the car key?
What's going on?
What?
- 1, 2, 3, 4... - National treasure number six.
It's the largest and tallest stone tower of the unified Silla period.
It's geographically located in the center of our country,
so it's sometimes called the Center Tower.
There are more than seven stories.
Hey, it says "Seven-story Stone Pagoda".
I'll be off first.
Ms. Son. Ms. Son.
You're going to abandon your student? Hey, Ms. Son.
Gosh, I didn't know either.
If I had known Mr. Park was drawing such a big picture,
I wouldn't have sent Bok Su there.
We were both there when Mr. Park came as our client.
Plus, it's just work. Bok Su's there for work.
I'm going there for work as well.
Bok Su's the most important thing in my life.
Ms. Yang, please draw a line between personal and private matters.
Hey.
When has it ever been good when Soo Jeong got involved?
It was like this a long time ago.
And now that Bok Su's going to school, our sales got cut in half...
because our ace is no longer working.
Get out of the way. I'll drive.
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E14 'My Strange Hero' -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
It'll be a field trip, so shouldn't we give it a try as well?
Gosh, you're very good.
I wonder who taught you. He must've been a great teacher.
- You don't know how to ride a bike? - No.
Gosh, I can't believe you don't know how to do something.
Riding a bike doesn't get me good grades.
If I have time to ride a bike,
I'd use that time to memorize another English vocabulary.
Okay, then we should start from the very basics.
That's right.
Hey, Soo Jeong.
Why didn't you ever learn how to ride a bike?
Because no one ever taught me.
What?
Never mind.
But I have to say, it's not that hard.
Soo Jeong, that's because your sweetheart...
is making sure the bike stays in balance.
That's why you're able to ride it so comfortably.
Next time, I'll teach you so that you'll be able to ride alone.
Hurry up and ride faster. You're going way too slow.
Hey.
Do you really want me to make you sweat?
Here we go.
I haven't ridden a bike in so long.
This is nice.
It's a very educational experience.
Let's go.
Boundaries are there to be crossed.
Son Soo Jeong.
Bok Su!
Kang Bok Su!
Bok Su!
- Faster. - Stop it.
Bok Su.
Long time no see, Soo Jeong.
You're still pretty.
Pretty?
She's gotten so old.
What? She looks just the same.
Hey, that's all makeup. Can't you tell?
Not at all.
Hey, Gyeong Hyeon.
Well, I...
run a small business.
I'm the CEO.
I'm the team manager of the Sales Team.
Bok Su is the team manager of the Business Team.
Team manager? Me?
Yes, you got a promotion a few days ago.
I gave you a big promotion.
It's just the three of us. Team manager doesn't mean anything.
What kind of company gives a promotion...
without letting the employee know?
Hey, never mind then. I've changed my mind.
You are demoted.
Mr. CEO, please.
I'll die for your company.
I'll die with Bok Su for your company.
Of course
We have such good teamwork.
(Astronomical Science Museum)
Why did you follow me all the way here?
I have a tight schedule today.
Is this it?
Let's go.
(Astronomical Science Museum)
Hey, can you see the stars during the day?
You observe the sun during the day.
What's with you? You never gave me something to drink.
Never mind then.
Soo Jeong.
I won't ask you twice. So think carefully before you answer.
Do you...
still like Bok Su?
You know what?
Not answering a question...
can be considered lying.
You might not think that's lying.
But nine years ago, you led the kids...
to believe that you were from a rich family.
What I'm saying is that, if you sit on the fence...
and let Bok Su fall for you,
it's your fault.
So if you don't like him,
make yourself clear.
Gyeong Hyeon, should we have a team dinner?
That's a good idea.
Should we get chicken soup?
How about chicken soup?
Should we ask Bok Su?
No. Well...
- Bok Su... - What?
What are you doing?
Let's go, Soo Jeong.
What?
Well... You can let go now.
Okay.
By the way, this wasn't on the schedule.
I really wanted to visit this place.
Isn't it pretty?
Don't you feel like you're surrounded by stars?
Yes. It's really pretty.
Do you remember that place?
The place where we saw the nightscape.
The world...
seen from that place twinkled like this.
Yes, I remember.
Since then, I've never been there.
I thought so.
Because I never saw you.
I went there often for the past nine years.
Every time I felt frustrated.
Every time I missed you.
Don't you hate me?
Because of you, I had a dream.
And it has come true.
If what happened didn't happen then,
you might be living a different life.
You can...
make my dream come true now.
How?
Did you forget my dream?
Son Soo Jeong's boyfriend.
I thought you hated me.
Back then, the only thing that mattered was my pain.
- I knew you'd never... - You just...
You just said what you saw.
Yes.
That's what I told myself for nine years.
"I didn't lie. So it's not my fault."
But someone told me that...
not telling what should say is...
also lying.
She was right.
"I don't have to be sorry for him."
I kept telling myself that.
But actually...
I felt sorry every day.
Bok Su.
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry I didn't believe you back then.
I...
I'm really okay now.
Because you're with me.
For nine years...
I've been trying to forget you.
It's a good thing I didn't.
You're still a fool, Bok Su.
You haven't changed at all.
(My Strange Hero)
Are we a couple starting today?
Let's go on a date.
I want to make you happy.
I'm not the one who can make you feel not lonely.
Ms. Son, you got a boyfriend, right?
A teacher is dating her student in school?
Se Ho, what are you trying to do?
I've kept it for a long time.
I will never lose your heart.
Will you make my dream come true?