THAT DAY, 10 YEARS AGO
THE FEELING OF MY HEART FLUTTERING AT THAT MOMENT
MY FIRST LOVE
I'M BETTING MY LIFE FOR YOU, ONCE AGAIN
BACK TO THAT DAY
LEE JUNG-SHIN
IN LOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME
SEO JI-HOON
SHE WHO CAUSED HIS HEART TO FLUTTER
LEE YEOL-EUM
A REPLAY OF ROMANCE FROM FIRST LOVE
MY FIRST LOVE
Good morning.
OUT OF SERVICE
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Attention! Bow to the teacher.
Good morning, Mr. Kang.
This guy is my friend of 20 years.
KIM MIN-SEOK: CLASS PRESIDENT, SO-RA’S FUTURE HUSBAND,
HAS A KNACK FOR DRAWING CARTOONS
Chu Geun-deok! The bell rang 5 minutes ago!
You're late, sir.
Chu Geun-dok. I've also known this guy for 20 years.
Who's on duty today? Is this how you take charge?
Jang So-ra. My friend, and Min-seok's wife.
Teacher, this is for you. Enjoy this snack. From Ji-su
And this is Han Ji-su.
MY FIRST LOVE: HAN JI-SU
My…
…first love.
Alright, homework on your desks.
If you haven't done it, own up and stand up.
Come on!
And this is…
...me.
Me, 10 years ago.
It's 2007 now,
...and I'm…
...from the year 2017.
ONE MONTH AGO
Hey, Min-seok. Where are you? Why aren't you here already?
Look toward the window.
You see a girl in a white dress?
-Yes. -Then go on over...
...say hello, and make it work.
Go!
What, it's that again?
Let's see you with a girl this year, alright?
Good luck!
God, they're just wasting their time!
Has he gone crazy? Or has he lost it?
I'd say both.
Pass! Pass the ball!
Hey, Geun-deok. I thought you were off tomorrow.
This is in case I don't get any sleep tonight!
Worrying over you, Shin-woo!
Shoot!
You said she was nice. That she was hot!
Just because you find her nice doesn't mean you'll fall in love.
How do you know that? You've only just met her.
Shoot!
Yes, yes. I know.
Don't tell me, this is about that heart thing, is it?
Hey, hearts don't lie.
When you're with a girl you find attractive...
...your hormones will work your heart and it beats faster.
So that's it! It's because of Ji-su!
Hey, don't say that.
Why not? It's true, isn't it?
Do you realize he's been single since he fell for Ji-su in 10th grade?
And that's been eight years now, has it?
Chu Geun-deok!
It's not eight, but 10 years!
Man, it's a simple equation of 28 minus 18.
How did you even get eight from that?
Are you stupid or what?
Don't brag about being a math teacher.
But really, Shin-woo.
Don't tell me you're still not over Ji-su!
Hey, that's ancient history.
Then let's see a doctor, alright?
Why not get a full health check before you move back home?
What, is being single all your life a reason to see a doctor?
Your problem isn't about being single all your life...
...it's about not falling for anyone, ever!
How could you have not felt a thing for someone else, ever?
Fine, alright. I'll go.
There's this doctor I know.
I'll make an appointment for you.
Alright, I'll drop by on my way tomorrow.
PSYCHOLOGY
Those bastards!
They've really pushed it this time!
Oh, don't get me wrong.
I'm against all forms of prejudice.
In other words...
-...I respect LGBT rights. - Mmm.
But they're supposed to be my friends!
How can they not know me?
On the other hand, I guess they were...
...that worried for me to think of that but…
...still, they've gone too far!
MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER
-Doctor? - Yes?
Just think of it as talking to a friend.
Well, my problem is just that I…
Ever since your first love, there's no-one else you've fallen for...
...or anyone who’s made your heart flutter?
This isn't my medical, but my personal opinion...
...as the elder in life, but…
...if there's been no-one else...
...maybe you're still in love with that person.
In other words, your heart is already beating for someone.
Why don't you try being honest with yourself?
Hey, Shin-woo. So-ra says she knows where Ji-su is.
Apparently someone saw her at Seoul Hospital.
Perhaps, maybe…
...I just didn't want to admit it.
Maybe I already had the answer...
...but didn't want to admit it.
HAN JI-SU
But no matter what I do...
...a wrong answer will always be wrong.
A right answer will always be right.
Because, in the end you can't deceive your heart.
HAN JI-SU
Ji-su.
Who knew we'd ever meet again, like this?
What a coincidence.
How've you been? Good?
Yeah.
- They are doing fine, too, right? - Yeah.
I'm sure you've seen Geun-deok on TV...
...and So-ra and Min-seok got married.
They have two kids now.
What are you doing at a hospital?
Oh…
I guess I've been asking all the questions.
I'm here because of you.
Huh?
You know, I thought I had a lot of questions to ask...
...and many things to say if I should ever see you again.
But guess not.
Just being with you, like this is more than enough.
Still… don't you have anything you want to ask...
...or want to hear from me?
There's something I've wanted to tell you.
I missed you.
A lot.
I'm sorry.
-For what? -I've never thought back about…
About you. About then. And the others.
It's been 10 years already.
I understand. I don't blame you.
I've been too busy, even now.
Sorry, but I should really get back soon.
It's alright, I have to get going anyway.
Some business back home.
It's today, right? The anniversary of your mother's death.
You… remember?
I really should get going now.
Let me walk you back.
It's alright. I've got your number now...
...so I'll call you later.
I just remembered.
The words I've been meaning to ask you.
-What is it? -10 years ago.
Did something happen to you by any chance?
I just don't understand...
...why you… left us like that, without a word.
And?
So what? What is it that you want to tell me?
That you blamed me?
That you hated me?
-That… -That...
That I was worried. That I felt bad!
I was worried that something might've happened...
...and if something really did…
...I'm sorry, for not realizing it then.
But if nothing happened…
...then thank God for that.
How can you just apologize?
How can you just say, "Thank God?"
Instead of "sorry," it should be "I hate you!"
Instead of worrying about me, you should be angry with me!
You should've just said, "What's wrong with her anyway"...
and forgotten all about me!
Why would you be worried, and why would you apologize?
Because I…
I guess we're bound by fate.
To meet again like this after all those years.
And if fate did really bind us…
…it would’ve been an ill-fated destiny.
You said you missed me.
But I…
...I hoped with all my heart that I'd never see you again.
Just as you said, so we met again.
So just as I say now, let's not see each other again.
I think it's for the best.
For you and me, and for us both.
What were you expecting? It's been 10 years already.
HAN JI-SU
Isn’t she in our year…?
But I haven't seen her around. Is she new?
Excuse me, which way is Garam High?
Oh, it's that way.
Man, I'm late again.
Come on in, and sit!
Let's go!
Hurry up!
That way, you won't miss class!
This is why you shouldn't be late to school!
You need help?
That's when I realized...
...that three seconds was all it took to fall in love.
Thanks.
Well, I helped you out.
So you carry that for me instead.
What… He's making me carry his bag?
One smile from her brightened up my whole day...
...and one sigh from her made my day blue.
Hey, what is that?
-Say yes! -Say yes!
I'm sorry, but I can't accept this.
I… I have someone I like.
He's hot, smart, and from a rich family!
The biggest hot-shot at our school!
How much better is your crush, then?
He's really awesome, you know?
Well, anyway...
...I was no match to him.
And that moment's hesitation turned into 3,000 days of regret...
...and for over 3,000 days...
...I couldn't forget her.
KIM MIN-SEOK ACCEPT CALL?
Hello?
Did your session go well?
Thanks to you, yes.
Did they find anything wrong?
No, but now I have.
Why? Your heart's still not beating for anyone?
No, it's now beating too fast that…
...it hurts.
Instead of worrying about me, you should be angry with me!
You should've just said, "What's wrong with her anyway..."
...and forgotten all about me!
Why would you be worried, and why would you apologize?
Hey, Na-hee!
You're home!
Yes.
Long time no see, Shin-woo!
Yes, long time no see!
Why's our new bride looking so blue?
Is something wrong?
It's just that I'll never be getting my wish.
Of dating a Seoul guy.
Why? Stumpyneck isn't treating you well?
Hey.
Cut that out already. You're not in high school anymore.
Oh, but it's your first day tomorrow, right?
-Yeah. -Well, see you at school!
I'm off, Shin-hee.
Alright, take care.
Bye!
Is something going on...
...or is she getting cold feet?
It's Beom-sik and his women, his mother, and his money problems.
The whole set.
Then why is she even marrying him?
They've been together for 10 years ever since you were in high school...
...and breaking off a wedding isn't all that easy, you know!
Especially when they work together, in this tiny town!
Come on, but still!
Just hurry up, we need to start the memorial rites.
It’s today, right? The anniversary of your mother's death.
You… remember?
Going somewhere?
Just want to get some fresh air.
Can't believe it's been 10 years since mom passed away.
I know.
She'd be so happy to see you, all grown up so fine.
I wish she could see me, too.
See what a fine man I've become.
"IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME"
So this is where it was.
Here. Ji-su told me to pass it onto you.
Said she borrowed it from you.
So, uh… She didn't come with you?
She didn't come?
I thought she was here already.
"IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME"
Are you alright, Shin-woo?
It must be so hard for you.
-Welcome back. -Right.
Hey! Hey!
Ji-su's…
…gone to study abroad!
Study abroad?
What? Without saying anything to us?
I know, right? How could she just take off without saying a word?
HAN JI-SU
Back then…
What happened back then?
Shin-woo, there's something I have to tell you.
I'll be waiting at the Firefly Bridge at 11 tomorrow. -Ji-su
She asked to pass this book to me…
…for this?
Shin-woo, there's something I have to tell you.
I'll be waiting at the Firefly Bridge at 11 tomorrow. -Ji-su
If I had opened that book 10 years ago...
...and had discovered this note…
...and met you here, as you asked me to…
Then what would've become of us, now?
When I realized it, I couldn't help but pray.
If I could only turn the clock back...
...and set…
...everything right again…
An ER patient!
-Her pulse? -Dropping rapidly.
150 volts, charge!
I missed you. A lot.
Are you alright?
September 30, 2017.
Miss Han Ji-su.
Time of death...
...11:32 PM.
YOUNG DOCTOR KILLED BY A DRUNK DRIVER
I'm sorry, Shin-woo…
If fate did really bind us...
…it would’ve been an ill-fated destiny.
For both you and my sake, for our sake...
...let's not see each other again.
You want help?
My name is Han Ji-su, and I'm from Seoul.
Ji-su's… gone to study abroad!
Ji-su…
Can you hear me now?
Mom?
Gosh, I thought you were dead for a second! That shocked me.
Are you alright?
Huh? What happened?
Are you alright?
If this is really Mom in front of me…
...then it's one or the other.
-Mom! -My goodness!
The first possibility: this is a dream.
What's wrong with him?
You must be still out of it!
Come on, get up!
Ouch, owww!
Guess I'm not dreaming.
Which leaves… Just one other possibility.
Well, they said the person you missed the most will greet you after death.
But Mom?
I know we've seen each other at our worst...
...but still, it's been ten years since you last saw me.
So aren't you dressed a bit too casually?
Uh, I'm not your mother.
Right, it's been over…
...10 years since she passed away.
Alright, so you don't recognize me.
But I understand. Okay.
-I'm your son! -If you really were my son...
...then you're in for a good beating!
I mean, look at you!
Drunk and sprawled out here...
...when everyone is on their way to work!
Tsk, tsk…
Mrs. Kang, what’s going on?
Good thing you’re here.
I just found this man lying on the road...
...and I thought he was dead for a second.
-What? -Na…
Na-hee?
Amazing!
How did you get so young?
You know him?
No, I've never seen him before.
Hold on. You're our math teacher, right?
From Seoul!
Yes, I'm a math teacher...
...and yes, I'm from Seoul…
There you go! You're Mr. Kang Shin-woo!
I saw your resume.
I remember, because he has the same name as Shin-woo.
He's a teacher at Shin-woo's school?
Yes.
And from what I know, it's his first day at work.
They can't possibly have transfers in the underworld!
Oh, what?
Hold on. Where am I, then?
Oh what?
Are you sure he's a teacher?
He keeps on mumbling nonsense to himself.
I don't think his head's alright.
Really? Maybe he's hurt somewhere.
Should we call 911?
My goodness!
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2007
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
This is year 2007?
The answer was neither the first nor the second option.
It was the third, which wasn't even an option.
And that…
…was time-travel!
LEARNER'S LICENSE
What the hell? Where’s the signal?
Have you sobered up now?
I think so.
But I don't think I'm completely awake.
2007 COLLEGE SCHOLASTIC ABILITY TEST
2007…
By the way, I must look like someone you know.
You called me sister. So do you have one?
She's practically my sister, yes.
You know what?
Your face isn't all so unfamiliar, either.
You even changed my diapers for me...
...so no wonder you don't find me unfamiliar.
Is this what they call… destiny? Or fate?
Are you alright?
Here, take this!
Hey! Watch out for the bus behind you!
Bus!
I'm sorry. My goodness.
Don't just look to the front, but check the sides and back as well!
Yes, yes.
I can get off here.
Thank you.
Sure.
"I can get off here."
Is it because he's from Seoul? Every word from him is like sugar!
Did I travel back in time, to year 2007?
My phone!
OUT OF SERVICE
Who was that?
That's… That's…!
Sorry!
Is this a PMP?
Sorry, sir.
It's… really me!
So, uh…
I haven't seen you before.
Oh, right… I've just transferred. Just today.
Oh, so you're the new teacher…
Uh, usually I'm like the first one…
...to make it through the gate as soon as it's open, but…
Today, I had to go see a doctor for my cough. Heh.
I guess I was a pretty damn good liar.
-Sorry? -I was going to let you off...
...but falling for that…
That's like taking my own punch.
From what I know, you've never once caught a cold in your teenage life...
...and the same for the next ten years!
Oh, I didn't mean me. I meant my mom!
Hey! Even I didn't use my mom as an excuse!
How dare you drag Mom into this!
You know what?
Sir! Here's one more for you!
Teacher, could you let me off just this once?
With this, I could be in detention!
Sir! Mr. Stumpyneck!
Who's "Stumpyneck?"
I forgot.
Stumpyneck gets his nickname…
…one year on from now...
...when I was in 11th grade.
"Stumpyneck," he said!
-You must be the new teacher. - Yes.
What a way to exchange greetings.
-I do apologize. -Well, nice to meet you.
Ouch, owww!
-Come here! -Sir, that's…
-This isn't what it is. -What class are you?
It's not like that! I…
Hold still!
Hey, Kang Shin-woo!
You're in detention all morning! You got it?
If I see just one piece of trash in the schoolyard...
...I'm extending it to a week!
So do it right!
God, what a way to start the morning.
Mr. Stumpyneck!
So this is really the year 2007...
...and I just changed the past?
Well, who cares? He'll get that nickname eventually.
It was then that I realized…
…that the past can be changed.
It must, and it shall be.
Because that is the sole reason why I'm here.
-You want help? -You want help?
Thank you.
Since, I helped you out...
...carry that for me.
Come on, Miss Transfer Student, who's late on her first day.
Let's go say hello.
Are you my homeroom teacher?
If this is destiny…
…then just maybe?
Hey, you guys! Stay in the classroom, and don't go out into the yard!
Shin-woo! We have news!
What?
We have a transfer student!
-Is he any good at soccer? -She's a girl...
...and apparently very hot!
Is she any good at basketball?
She's good with her studies…
Just when I thought my grades couldn't fall any lower…
Thanks for the good news!
By the way.
Heard anything about who'll be our homeroom teacher?
Hope it's not that tall dude.
Oh, so you know.
Apparently the new, tall math teacher is our homeroom teacher.
Our old one is on her maternity leave...
...so that's just our class without one, right?
Ugh, what kind of bad luck is this?
Hey, where are you going? He'll be here soon!
I'll be seeing him every day until I get tired of him, anyway!
So I'm really in your class.
I told you so.
Hello, transfer student.
Oh, hello.
No, you can have it. I don't need it.
You want the other books, too? Mine are all new!
Hey, you think having new books this far...
...in the semester is anything to brag about.
Why don't you pick up your studies before it really gets too late?
Class President, show Geun-deok to his seat.
Yes, sir!
And why don't you give those glasses back to Min-seok?
They don't suit you at all.
And hey, isn't that yours, So-ra?
I'm letting you off this once,
...but I can't guarantee the next time.
I'm your new homeroom teacher.
The subject's math, name's Kang Shin-woo, and I'm 28.
Hey! We also have a Kang Shin-woo in our class.
Up in Seoul, they have three kids in one class with that name.
Anyway, just as you've all witnessed...
...I know every little thing about you...
...so please, don’t lie to my face...
...or come up with some lame excuse to try skip class.
I'm asking and warning you now...
...to try save us both from the tiring consequences.
So! It's nice to meet you all...
...and any questions?
-The name! -I told you, it's Kang Shin-woo.
Not you, Teach. I mean the new girl!
I guess it's best hearing it from the person herself.
Hey guys, I'm Han Ji-su, and I'm from Seoul.
Hope we can be good friends, because I guess it's destiny...
...that we meet this way.
So, please.
Mr. Kang, where should I sit?
The seat next to the one in front of Shin-woo's.
Mr. Kang, I don’t even have my textbooks yet.
Share with Shin-woo.
And neither my sports uniform.
Yes, share with Shin-woo.
Uh… Alright.
Just play the matchmaker like this...
...and the future will change!
And in that changed future...
...who knows? We may have hit it off!
And if fate did really bind us…
…it would’ve been an ill-fated destiny.
Let's not see each other again.
And Ji-su should have no reason to say that, right?
Just who is Kang Shin-woo anyway?
I knew he meant trouble as soon as I saw him.
Besides, why should he care...
...if I use my Mom as an excuse?
It's not like it's his mother!
You should watch where you’re going.
What?
Take your skirt off.
What?
Take your skirt off.
Thanks…
My compulsive disorder…
I can't just turn a blind eye to something like that.
Besides, it's nice to look neat.
Hey, new girl. Let me show you around.
Here. That's all done.
Go on. He's the class president.
Let's go!
This school's so big.
This is the back gate...
...and that's the school cafeteria.
Are you alright?
What's wrong?
I need to go to the toilet.
Hey, Kang Shin-woo!
Show the new girl around for me!
Can't you see I'm serving detention?
I'm sure showing the new girl around counts.
Don't want to. You said it's a girl. I can't be bothered.
But it'll be nice to be friends with her.
She can't play soccer, and she can't play basketball.
So why should I bother? What, to play hopscotch?
Seriously…
It's alright.
I can just look around later. So go!
Sorry, I'll be right back!
Ugh, my back!
When am I going to clean all this up?
Is that gum? Ugh!
Yes, hello.
Oh, sir! Hello!
Hello…
What is it?
The kids told me...
...that the Dean's new nickname is "Stumpyneck!"
Shhh, quiet!
"Stumpyneck," because he has such a short, stumpy neck!
It’s perfect, huh? So funny!
You're dating the school dean?
Hey, you stay out of it.
Is he good-looking?
Yes.
Good-looking? Whatever!
What is it that you like about him, anyway?
Those broad shoulders.
They're so manly. He's so my type!
Especially that thick neck of his that just says "macho!"
That was the killing point.
Well, uh… I'm sure someone out there...
...will find it attractive.
Well, I find it funny.
Maybe because I keep hearing the kids laugh about it.
The moment that Na-hee
...first fell in love with Stumpyneck is now gone.
Because of that one word from me.
Well,
If you're going to start off on the wrong foot, best not to start at all.
It's all for the best.
Sorry?
You're going to meet someone so much better.
Someone who doesn't have women issues...
...money issues, or mother-in-law issues!
I don't know what you're on about...
...but you got your tense wrong.
Sorry?
It shouldn't be future tense, but present perfect.
See, I already met that person. Just this morning.
Uh, but I already have someone that I like!
Someone I fell for, at first sight!
No. This isn't how it's meant to be.
Because I happened to be there…
That moment's now gone, too.
The moment when the 18-year-old me, fell for Ji-su at first sight!
So what if that 18-year-old me...
...doesn't fall for Ji-su?
Then what happens?
Man, I'm on a run of bad luck today.
Hey, could you pass the ball?
Just chuck it to me.
I'm good at basketball. And not bad at soccer, either.
I’m athletic, you see.
I'll be your friend if you get that in.
You give me troubles, then fix them for me.
Fine. Let's be friends.
But thankfully...
...it seemed like destiny had come back on track.
Nice to meet you. I transferred here today.
I know. You're Han Ji-su.
How do you know me?
Thanks to you, I was late...
...and had a great time in detention.
Maybe, even if destiny...
...goes off track, or turns a wrong corner by mistake...
...it eventually finds itself back on the right path.
Hey! Watch out for the bus behind you!
But let's just hope that slight detour...
...for even just a minute, or a second...
...will create a miracle.
And lead us to a different future.
Nice to meet you. I'm…
I know you. You're Kang Shin-woo.
I've been hearing your name all day.
So that this first love...
...which has started once again…
…will stay to last…
...forever.
MY FIRST LOVE
At the start of love is always the miniWORLD.
Since today's the 12th…
Number 1 on the class roll. Kang Shin-woo.
Then you mention it's your favorite too, before she mentions it.
Ah!
And number 10 on the class roll. Han Ji-su.
Hey, that's my favorite, too.
"Really? It's your favorite, too?"
Really? It's your favorite, too?
-"Same here!" -Same here! Same here!
One, two!
Press request! If you keep on hesitating, you'll have something to regret for life.
Is this where I say, "Mind your own business?"
Keep going, spit on your own face!
If he can't even take what's his...
...then I'll just spoon-feed it to him!
Go, Ji-su!
I think you should go see a doctor.
I don’t need to see a doctor.
Ji-su's fine.
If she's hurt anywhere…
...you should be the one to know!
Why do you care so much anyway?
Because thanks to you, I've come to realize too many things!