THAT DAY, 10 YEARS AGO
THE FLUTTERING AT THAT MOMENT
MY FIRST LOVE
I'M BETTING MY LIFE FOR YOU, ONCE AGAIN
BACK TO THAT DAY:
LEE JUNG-SHIN
IN FIRST LOVE:
SEO JI-HOON
THE GIRL THAT MAKES THEIR HEART RACE:
LEE YEOL-EUM
A REPLAY OF FIRST LOVE
MY FIRST LOVE
Hey, apparently it's Ji-su who topped the exams this round!
Do you even know your own score?
She even got an A in P.E. and won some Ministerial Award in art.
Why are you so interested in Han Ji-su anyway?
Well,
I thought I'd add her to my collection of girls.
Leave her out.
Why? You like her?
Hey, it's Ji-su!
Should I have bought her something, too?
I told you, leave Ji-su alone!
Why? It's not like you like her or anything.
I do! I like her!
I like her, alright?
Can't you take a hint already?
What, he finally fell for something other than a soccer ball?
You realize that half the girls in your "pool"...
...have confessed to him, right?
Yes, but he doesn’t know that it was a confession.
That's because he's stupid when it comes to girls.
But once he comes back to his senses, your pool of girls will dry out.
If you want to keep your pool full, you better make sure he stays that way.
Blinded by Ji-su.
Lost my appetite now.
He's got a point!
Guess smart guys think differently.
Hey!
Why did you call me out to an internet cafe?
You said you like Ji-su. So I thought I'd help you out.
- How? - The start of love...
...is always at the miniWORLD!
miniWORLD
This miniWORLD represents you.
So the first key point, is to upload a profile picture...
...with a real impact!
Then you need to copy and paste some cool comments...
...along with your best shots!
Hey, I never took that picture.
Hey, this is how it's done.
Wow, so that's why you have so many hits on your page.
And it's also because I'm a bit of a miniWORLD celebrity!
But after visiting your page to see your photos,
I bet they all ran away from your spelling.
Shut up!
Anyway, once you have your profile page up and running...
...now you go and visit your crush's page.
Ah. And?
Have you been listening?
I told you, it's all on here!
Ji-su's favorite food, her favorite book, her favorite music...
...her type of guy! First you do some analysis.
Next, you go up to her...
...and mention it's your favorite too, before she mentions it.
"Really? It's your favorite, too? Same!"
That should close about fifty percent of the distance!
"miniWORLD," huh?
Huh? What?
Only her friends can see her page.
"Friend."
No, that's too plain.
"Friend from your class."
No, that just makes me one of her 30 classmates!
Come on, Shin-woo! Think!
"Boy friend from your class."
Well, I'm not her "girl" friend.
Or am I pushing it?
Well, here goes nothing! One, two…
SEND FRIEND REQUEST TO HAN JI-SU
You know what? A friend request...
...is too much at this point.
What… What are you doing?
Just go on and send her a friend request!
Is this where I say, "Mind your own business?"
Shut up!...
…would be my answer.
You see, this also happens to be my business.
How is this your business?
Well, you're my student!
Press request!
If you keep on hesitating like that, you'll miss your chance to confess...
...and you'll regret it for life!
Hey!
What's wrong with him, anyway?
Sorry!
It's alright.
Ji-su's favorite food, her favorite book, her favorite music...
...her type of guy! First you do some analysis.
Then you mention it's your favorite too,
before she mentions it.
Guess she had this book, because she likes it, huh?
Hey, that's my favorite, too.
Oh, really?
"Really? It's your favorite, too? Same!"
Really? It's your favorite, too? Same!
Well, I guess it's great.
I read two pages when I can't sleep...
...and I'm out before I know it.
It was in a movie so I tried reading it, but it wasn't for me.
But I guess each to his own. Anyway, thanks.
God, how I wish that wasn't me.
-Hey. -Hello.
-Off to the library? -Yes.
I'm on my way there, too. Let me help you with that.
I've seen that senior somewhere…
Say yes! Say yes!
Sorry, but I can't accept this.
There's someone I like.
Right, the flowers guy! There's him...
...and there's that guy that Ji-su likes.
Landmines everywhere! I need a plan.
CLASS TWO-THREE STUDENT RECORDS
HAN JI-SU
If he knows something about Ji-su...
...he won't make himself an idiot in front of her, right?
If he can't even take what's his...
...then I'll just spoon-feed it to him!
-Hey, Class President. Come here. -Yes, sir.
Can you tell Shin-woo to put this on my desk?
-Sorry? -I said, pass it onto Shin-woo.
Have him put this on my desk!
Hey, Teach just told me to give this to you.
He wants you to put it back on his desk.
What does that mean?
Man, how did he get all this in that short time?
CLASS TWO-THREE STUDENT RECORDS
This is amazing stuff!
Let's see…
So pretty.
Man, amazing!
Can't believe that prick actually came to some use.
Keep going, spit on your own face!
Han Ji-su. Favorite movie, "If Only."
Favorite song, "Into the New World."
Favorite animal, puppies.
By the way, why does his face seem so familiar?
Ugh, that’s hot!
Your favorite movie, your favorite food...
...your favorite song…
Despite all the questions that I had the answer to...
...there was one that I could never know.
Back then, who was it…
...that you were in love with?
Hey, I watched that video yesterday.
What, you were watching adult videos again?
You're in deep crap if your sister finds out!
What the hell? No!
I watched a movie! "If Only."
"If Only?" What does that mean?
Huh?
You don't even know what it means? Then just stick to Korean movies!
Hey, Ji-young. You're done with class?
"If only we'd done this instead."
-Huh? -Well, that's the definition...
...but when you watch the movie… I think it's referring to...
...the male lead's regrets...
...and his wish to save the female lead.
Oh, right. That's what it meant.
I agree with Geun-deok. Just stick to your Korean movies.
You can't even say the title right.
You miss me?
If only I could kill Geun-deok right now…
Hey, Geun-deok!
As you all know, Field Day is coming up.
So, we need two class representatives for the three-legged race.
On principle, I'll take volunteers. So any volunteers?
I see, none. Then I'll just have to call on someone.
Since today's the 12th… First on the class roll is Kang Shin-woo,
and the 10th on the class roll… That's Han Ji-su.
Hey, that's us.
You're right.
Any objections?
-I see, none. -Teach!
But what's number one and ten on the class roll...
...have to do with today being the 12th?
Well, there's a very important reason for that.
-Shut up! -Shut up!
Anyway, they're your class representatives.
You two, practice whenever you have time. Class is over!
One more thing. I better not see you wag those extra lessons!
As for the class captains, you can do your practices then.
You want to try it later today?
Sure.
I've done this much for him, so he can't ruin it now, can he?
Favorite music: "Into the…"
I hear the three-legged race is all about timing.
So maybe we should try doing it to music.
How about "Into the New World" by SNSD?
You like that song? That's my favorite, too!
Oh, really?
Yes, it's even my ringtone.
And it's my ring back tone.
I should call you often then, to listen to that song.
Then I should too, so you can listen to it.
-Shall we try it? -Alright.
Hold on.
Aren't we starting?
Let's go!
-This foot first. -Sure.
THREE-LEGGED RACE RECORDS
Our time's definitely shorter with wider steps, huh?
You're really amazing.
Why?
You're good at everything… studies, sports, art!
And despite it all, you even work so hard.
-So you hate me? -No.
Rather, I admire you for it.
I'm not naturally good at everything.
I just try my best.
I don't want to lower our class average,
I don't want to lose at Field Day...
...and I don't want us to lose this race because of me.
See, they're the words I hate the most.
"Because of me."
Why?
Hey, what's that white thing over there?
Hey, it's a puppy!
A puppy?
Hold on, let me bring him over.
No, you don't have to.
So she likes puppies, right?
Guess it's lost. I don't see its owner around.
Awww, so cute. Do you want to try touching him?
-Don't come near me. -Why not? He's so cute!
Ouch!
Shin-woo, are you alright?
I'm so sorry, Shin-woo.
No, I'm sorry for not noticing it.
So you don't like puppies ever since you got bitten when you were little?
Rather than that, I've been scared ever since.
Teach just told me to give this to you.
He wants you to put it back on his desk.
Then do you like the movie, "If Only?"
I haven't watched it yet.
Then how do you know the storyline?
I just heard about the plot.
What's with those flimsy records?
Hey, what's going on?
I kicked him in the shin, you see.
What?
You wait here.
I'll go get your uniform, and your bag.
Alright.
Hey, what on earth did you do?
Talk for yourself. Where did you get all that false information?
-Huh? -Those class records!
They're all so wrong!
The records are wrong?
She's never seen that movie, and she's scared of puppies?
But that can't be right. How strange.
Hey, a puppy!
I love puppies, too?
Really? Me, too! He's so calm. Try touching him!
You know, we really have the same tastes.
I know, right?
It can't be…
No way!
Is your leg really alright?
Yes, it's really alright.
See, this is my only strength. I'm a fast healer.
So you catch this bus, too?
Yes.
Then did you see me on that day, by any chance?
My first day of school.
I remember there was someone standing next to me…
Huh? No… I didn't see you.
Hey, that's my stop! See you!
See you tomorrow.
Then who was that?
KANG SHIN-WOO
FAVORITE MOVIE: IF ONLY FAVORITE SONG: INTO THE NEW WORLD
These are all my favorites.
Hello?
Mr. Kang? It's me, Ji-su.
It's starting to rain...
...and I just remembered I forgot to close the windows.
Oh, I'll check on them.
Thank you. See you tomorrow.
Uh, wait!
There's something I want to ask you.
Sure, go ahead.
If you ever pretended that you like something...
...when you really didn't, why would that be?
Sorry?
In other words, it's something you don't actually like.
But someone said they like it, and so you said you like it, too.
Well, if it was me… There would only be one reason.
Because I like that person.
Yes, because I like that person.
Mr. Kang?
Yes.
But why do you ask that?
Just something from the past.
I guess she must have really liked you.
Still…
I bet I liked her even more.
Anyway, thanks for telling me. And go to bed soon.
Don't miss your stop again, dozing off on the bus.
-Sorry? -See you tomorrow.
Then the person on the bus was…
HAN JI-SU
Say yes!
Say yes! Say yes!
I'm sorry.
I already have someone I like.
I'm sorry...
...for realizing it too late.
Now that we're closer, I can send that friend request now, right?
But what should I write?
Three-legged race partners! Let's do this, Shin-woo!
THREE-LEGGED RACE PARTNER HEART
Hey what? She even added a heart!
Is this for real?
REJECT
What? No! no!
It took me 10 years to finally realize it.
No, that's not it!
But back when I was 18...
...I was too much in love with you that I couldn't see.
-No! -Maybe you were the same.
But was that really the only thing...
...that I missed out on?
FAMILY: ONLY CHILD
Mr. Kang…
Need a hand?
It’s too high.
I think you're the one who needs help.
Mr. Kang.
Hey, senior. Shouldn't you be in class...
...and not the library?
CSAT is coming up soon!
But I'm already set with my internal records.
Then come back when you've received your acceptance letter!
Where does this go?
Up there.
Hey, this book…
It's my favorite.
Oh, is it?
Yes, I saw my first love reading it once.
It's been my favorite since then.
That's my favorite, too!
I knew you'd say that.
Hey, you want to join us at the school cafeteria?
Sure.
But now that I finally know...
...once I return to where the 28-year-old you is waiting…
...I’ll finally say it.
That I was in love you with you, too.
And that I…
…that I'm still in love with you.
YOUNG FEMALE DOCTOR KILLED BY DRUNK DRIVER
It’s that day…
…when we met.
After we said goodbye, there was the accident.
If I hadn't let you go that day…
If I hadn't just hopelessly watched you walk away…
If fate did really bind us, it would’ve been an ill-fated destiny.
If I'd only known why you said those words…
…would that have changed anything?
Even if I go back now…
…you're no longer there?
Mr. Kang?
Mr. Kang, what are you doing here?
Why are you here so early?
It's Field Day today.
I'm representing our class in most of the games...
...so I thought I should stretch.
It's not like this is the Olympics!
So early in the morning, just for this?
I wouldn't want our class to lose because of me.
Oh, I have something for you.
I made some for you while making my breakfast.
I bet you didn't eat yet after night duty, right?
Won't I make a fine bride?
What a lucky man my future husband is, right?
I'll be off, then.
I'll…
I'll do something.
To stop it, at all means.
Sorry?
Just as you said, your future husband sure is lucky.
Of course!
So nervous…
HAN JI-HUN
Han Ji-hun?
WITH MY BROTHER
"My brother?"
"Brother?"
But Ji-su was an only child!
2007 GARAM HIGH FIELD DAY
You want some?
It's alright.
If it wasn't for your good skin, you'll never get married.
So here. You need some.
One, two, three, four...
...five, six, seven, eight!
Two, two, three, four…
Go, Shin-woo!
Go, Ji-su! Go, Ji-su!
How strange.
Surely Ji-su was an only child.
Teach, it looks like a sure victory for our class.
So any shouts for us?
Ji-su had a brother?
That photo was from when she was in primary school…
PRIMARY SCHOOL RECORDS
YEAR THREE: ONE BROTHER YEAR FOUR: ONLY CHILD
What happened?
Come on, after all we've practiced?
I told you, the key is to stay close!
Right, stay close.
Thank God Field Day only happens once a year.
Why?
Huh? Well, if I had to do this again…
…then I'd die from a heart attack.
Are you alright?
-Are you hurt? -Let's just go.
Are you alright?
I don't think I am.
Are you hurt anywhere?
-Sorry! -Well...
...you stepped on me and now I can't walk.
Really?
Are you hurt a lot?
Just kidding!
You scared me! Are you sure you're okay?
Yes.
They should apologize if they bumped into you.
Who was it again? Let me go up to them!
I'm not even hurt. Besides, it was just a game.
So let's just forget it, alright?
I'm only staying quiet, because you say you're not hurt.
Right? And we have so many games left.
What a relief, huh?
It looks like there was a tragedy in the family.
Ji-su's brother died from an accident?
Yes.
I heard from an interview, when she joined my book club.
For me, a book is like a pause button.
A pause button that can stop a memory from playing...
...which you want to forget, but can't.
And may I ask what that memory might be, for you?
When my brother wouldn't answer me.
No matter how much I called to him.
Seemed like it was an accident at the beach.
What is it?
It's just that…
...I wonder why I never knew anything about that.
Do you think I could get more details on this accident?
Well.
I supposed the fastest way is to ask her yourself.
I wouldn't want her to replay a memory...
...when she wants to pause it.
Then…
…I may just have a way to help you out.
Go, Ji-su! Our star athlete!
Go, Ji-su!
It's okay! It's okay!
It's okay, Ji-su!
Do you think maybe she's hurt from that three-legged race?
I don't think so.
Come on, do it right! Pass!
Hey, get her!
Class five wins!
Hey, Ji-su! Go home!
God, we lost the game because of her.
-Hey, Shin-woo! Focus! -We won, we won!
Hey, you just go and join class five.
Go join class five!
-Why, that… -Shin-woo, are you crazy?
What was that for?
Let's go!
Hey, Ji-su!
Looks like our Miss goody-good...
...found it funny, ruining it for the team.
Hey, you'll get penalty points if you don't finish everything!
Come on, eat your beans and your peanuts, too!
Come on, why aren't you eating your beans?
Are you here to see what hurts more?
Being whacked with a ball or with a food tray?
Hey, I only let you go in case that was just a mistake.
I'd say you're the one who's a mistake.
If you won't reflect back on yourself...
...you'll never get far in life.
Don't, Shin-woo.
You've really lost it, haven't you?
Come on, eat up!
I'm going to check all your trays!
-Finish everything. Alright? -I'll see you later.
Don't waste your time.
Besides, he's not completely wrong.
How?
It's true. We lost so many points all because of me.
Then let's just win all the remaining ones.
By the way, what are you going to do with all this?
Right, I don't have an appetite.
I'll just finish it for you.
Hey, but I touched it!
Hey, I'll step in for all the games...
...you're supposed to be in this afternoon.
Sure.
Thanks! You should come down for the holidays.
I'll treat you real good!
What did she say?
Oh, a friend of mine is a reporter.
I told her Ji-su's brother's name, and the year of his accident...
...and she says she'll do some research...
...and send me a fax later.
Thank you so much, Ms. Baek!
What, just thanks?
I'll treat you to your favorite. Drinks!
Don't forget, then!
By the way...
...why are you so interested in Ji-su's brother?
Just in case I don't miss out...
...even on the tiniest details.
Who knows what butterfly...
...could brew a storm, 10 years later?
But luckily, I have the chance to stop that now.
Back in school, there was this girl in my class.
She was what you call...
...a legend. A school idol.
So I used to think that...
...she was just born that way...
...but now that I'm a teacher, I can finally see it.
How hard she worked...
...every day, every hour, every minute.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ANALGESIC DRUG
And how hard she's endured every moment.
If I could just know the reason why she had to be that way...
...then just maybe...
...she'll have happier memories from when she was 18.
Just saying.
Guess you've got no talent with words.
Huh?
Subject, tense, object… Nothing's clear in your sentences!
Is it about Ji-su, or is it about your friend?
I really have no clue!
Still, there's one thing I'm sure of...
...and it's that you're a good teacher.
Hey, good job!
You okay?
How many games has it been, without taking a break?
Man, so love can really kill someone.
You idiot! Just take it easy.
We've almost caught up to the other classes, right?
Yes.
We've just the relay to go now. If we win that...
...our class wins, right?
Yes.
Let's go, then.
If you're not feeling up to it, then it's okay.
I'll look for someone else to replace you.
No, it has to be Ji-su.
Then it's all thanks to you that our class won.
Let's shut them up with their, "We lost because of you."
I thought you hated those words the most.
Alright, let's go. But are you sure you're alright?
Of course. But if you're not, you can just walk.
I'll make sure we still win.
Let's go!
MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENT DIES TRYING TO SAVE HIS SISTER
Shin-woo! Shin-woo!
Mr. Kang, we won first place!
Yes, yes. Good work, everyone.
Chicken! Pizza!
Class President, you have my card...
-...so treat everyone. -Hallelujah!
Mr. Kang, we won first place!
Hold still and don't move.
So, choose one.
-Sorry? -The school nurse, or the hospital?
Why a hospital?
When did you hurt yourself?
Why didn't you say so?
Do I have to unravel the bandages to check?
To see if it's alright to just go to the school nurse...
...or it's bad enough for me to call a cab right now?
The school nurse.
I can walk myself.
Do you really want me to call a cab, then?
You really ran with this ankle?
It must've hurt a lot!
How is she?
No fractures I think, thank goodness.
But it's best she sees a doctor tomorrow.
- I'll bring some painkillers. - Alright.
Mr. Kang, you see…
When I was 18, my mother passed away.
It was an accident, and for a whole half a year...
...I couldn't sleep or eat.
I felt like it was all my fault that she passed away.
But one day, it suddenly occurred to me.
Would my mother be happy, seeing me like this?
The answer of course, was no.
Because if it was me, I surely wouldn't want that.
Seeing someone l love...
...living with guilt because of me.
And in my opinion...
...I'm sure your brother would have felt the same.
If I was your brother, this is what I would've wanted to tell you.
That it's not your fault.
That no-one in this world is ever guilty for surviving.
If only one of us could live...
...then it should've been my brother, and not me.
Because no matter how much I try, I can't be as good as him.
Who cares if you can't?
Who cares if we lose Field Day?
Who cares if we don't win? Like that matters, anyway!
Just being you is enough.
I mean it.
I'm sure someone out there...
...couldn't ask for more than...
...to just have you beside them.
So it's okay.
It really is.
When did you hurt yourself? Why didn't you say so?
I knew you were pushing yourself.
This isn't the Iron Man!
This isn't because of that.
How's Ji-su?
Is she alright?
Oh, now you want to know?
Even if no-one else did, you should've known.
That she's hurt...
...and why she can't even say so!
You don't need to say it to my face. I'm mad enough already at myself.
Why do you care so much anyway?
Why? Because of you, I realized too many things, too late.
And because of that, I've been blaming myself...
...and regretting it, a whole lot more than you!
Hey, what's wrong?
Just go.
Did you eat peanuts for lunch?
You idiot, didn't you know you're allergic to peanuts?
Why wouldn't I know something that even you know?
Then why?
Because I like her!
Because I like her.
Because I like her, alright?
But I touched it…
You played all the games in this state?
But this is the only thing I can do for her.
What else can I do?
Hey, hey!
Shin-woo!
Did they change the rules to Field Day or something?
Is there like, some prize for the winners?
What's wrong?
I've taken my medication, so can I go now?
Hold it! I need to see that they're working.
Mr. Kang, what's wrong with Shin-woo?
Ask him yourself.
He had no trouble telling me.
This one's no good, either.
What, there's not a single one that works?
No wonder he just threw me his whole wallet.
No cash?
None.
-What's that? -Hey!
I'll do a wire transfer.
Sure, okay.
By the way, something's not right with this credit card.
How can it expire in 2020?
Because I'm a VIP.
So I can use it for a long time!
Get back in.
Yes, sir.
You didn't know you were allergic?
At least you must've felt that something's not right.
Shin-woo, are you asleep?
Are you, really?
Hey, what?
Why were you pretending to be asleep when you're not?
Because I feel bad.
For what?
I got you to do the race when you were hurt.
But I'm grateful to you.
For what?
Because thanks to you, I realized something.
That I'd been longing to hear those words.
What words?
That it's okay.
The things I could only realize because I was 28.
The things I could only do because I was 18.
If all these feelings will help me to not lose you again…
What are you doing? Come join us!
Right. Okay.
MY FIRST LOVE
Have you ever been confessed to?
What was the most memorable one?
I like you, Ji-su.
I'm sorry.
But there's someone I like.
Ji-su has someone that she likes?
Who is it that Ji-su likes?
There's something I'd like to tell my 18-year-old self.
So it's Mr. Kang's birthday tomorrow…
To confess, and don't regret. And to not let go.
I'm going to tell her.
Sunday's my birthday, and there's something I want to tell you.
Well, there's only two years until graduation.
I'm just only doing it two years early!
Why are you here?
Fine, it was me. So what?
- So you've really lost it. - What if I have?
Why do you always butt in?
Why are you so interested in my affairs?
Hey, Shin-woo. Let's have a talk.
I'm busy.
If it's not important, can we save it for later?
I don't really understand any of it...
...but all you've been doing is interfering.
Let's forget it.
It's a losing game, anyway.