THAT DAY, TEN YEARS AGO
THE FEELING FROM 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
"HER":
LEE YEOL-EUM
A REPLAY OF FIRST LOVE:
MY FIRST LOVE
That shocked me!
Mr. Kang!
Just one sip, alright?
What's the point of asking if you're just going to go ahead?
Ugh, gross.
You can just have it all.
Man, look at you!
You don't mind touching someone else's food...
...and you call me gross when I do it?
Huh? "Gross?"
This is so embarrassing.
So, who is it that you like so much? Huh?
Oh, I don't know.
Come on, who?
-Oh what? -Are they really going out?
-They must be. -They must be dating.
No, not yet.
This is interesting.
I want to ask you out on a date.
Say yes! Say yes!
I'm sorry.
I can't accept this.
There's someone I like.
This is the moment.
The moment where things went astray for us.
Well...
...this was a losing game anyway.
If I had confessed to Ji-su then…
An ER patient!
-Her pulse? -Dropping rapidly.
150 volts, charge!
YOUNG DOCTOR KILLED BY A DRUNK DRIVER
If fate did really bind us...
...it would have been an ill-fated destiny.
For both you and my sake...
...let's not see each other again.
Then, just maybe…
...it'll have changed that day we finally met, after ten years.
Can I ask who it is?
-Sorry? -So I can accept it and give you up.
I want to know if the person you like
...is someone good enough for me to accept defeat.
Hey, senior.
Sorry to butt in, but…
Mr. Kang…
There's a rule to confessions.
If you've been rejected, it's your job to accept it.
I don't think it's manners to drive someone into a corner...
...just to ease your mind.
Well, I don't think it's manners...
...for you to butt in at a time like this...
...even if you are a teacher.
Oh, but I'm sorry.
Because schools have rules, too.
When the bell rings, students need to go back to their classrooms.
And the bell rang ages ago!
Come on, back to your classrooms!
I'm really sorry.
Now that I think about it…
It's that senior's fault that my life ended up like this!
She has someone…
…that she likes?
I want you to imagine...
...that ten years from now, you are who you wanted to be.
As you do, say whatever it is you want to say to yourself.
Because words have power, you see.
And hopefully, it will lead you to a future you want.
That's the whole point of this homework.
I'd like it as a video, if you can...
...and the deadline's tonight.
I want it in my inbox until then.
For the rest of this class...
...I want you to think about what you'd like to say.
I wonder what he'll want to say to me…
Just who is it…
…that Ji-su likes?
Who is it?
You, you, you! You!
Sorry?
Um, Mr. Kang?
What would you say?
To yourself, ten years later?
Well…
Rather than that...
...there's something I'd like to say to the me, ten years back.
What is it?
WHO DOES JI-SU LIKE? WHO?
Come on, take a hint!
To confess.
Don't let her go, and don't regret it.
Hold onto her.
That's what I'd like to say...
...to the me, from ten years ago.
Does that mean you never confessed?
Ten years ago?
Yes.
Why not?
Because I was a stupid coward.
I was stupid enough not to realize how my crush felt...
...and cowardly enough to give up, worried that I'll end up hurt.
In the end, my feelings never got anywhere...
...and they turned into regrets.
But now I know.
That if I'd confessed then…
...then at least…
...there's a possibility that the future may have changed.
But if you don't do anything...
...afraid that you'll get hurt…
...then in the end, nothing will change.
That's why...
...I don't want you to forget this.
That love...
...starts with confessions.
Confessions…
MY BIRTHDAY
So tomorrow's Mr. Kang's birthday.
Ten years from now…
…I'd probably have become a civil servant, right?
Civil servant? Why a civil servant?
Hey, we have to film this again now…
Since when did I have an aspiring civil servant?
You get paid a salary and pension, and security's guaranteed.
Is there a better career than this?
But I thought you wanted to be a cartoonist.
What cartoonist?
Do you want to see me starving to death?
But you're good at drawing.
Hey, that's just a skill.
But in order to feed myself, what I need is talent.
And my talent is not in art, but in making realistic judgements.
Still, I think it's a waste…
Oh, whatever. Now I've lost the flow.
Hey you, Geun-deok. Why don't you go first?
Do I look okay?
How's the angle?
Actually…
...I do have this one wish...
...and I hope I do realize it in ten years.
Realize what?
Well, uh…
First love!
After ten years, it would've happened to me, right?
Being truly in love with someone, I mean.
What kind of nonsense are you going on about?
You've been through a whole truck of girls.
I know, exactly!
Hey, that's like Park Ji-sung saying...
..."Man I'd like to score a goal!"
The reason I keep going through girls...
...is because I've never felt love!
Never, in my life!
That feeling of falling for someone.
That's why I'm envious of Shin-woo.
I mean, look at what Ji-su's done to him.
If only I could merge you two together and divide you up again.
Here we have a ball of fire who's so quick to act...
...and a romanticist who's only got the heart.
Why not call me a romanticist who can act?
I'm…
I'm going to confess.
-For real? -Yeah.
I'm going to meet her on my birthday, and confess to her.
Tomorrow.
It's my birthday on Sunday...
...and there's something I want to say to you.
Let's meet in the Square at 6 PM.
If it's his birthday tomorrow…
…is it Mr. Kang?
KANG SHIN-WOO
What, confessing to her bare-handed?
That's just no way.
But isn't a ring too much?
What if it scares her away?
Let's just think positive.
On the other hand, she might not want to date you...
...but she'd gladly for the ring.
You should watch your mouth.
That one's nice. Over there.
Yeah.
How's this one? Is it alright?
Yeah, it's pretty.
But why a man's shirt?
For a birthday present.
A birthday present?
And as I give it to him...
...I have something to say…
Hey!
What are you two doing out in the city?
Oh, shopping for a gift.
Gift? What gift?
Well, it's Shin-woo's birthday tomorrow, right?
We got him a birthday present.
Oh, right. Tomorrow's Shin-woo's birthday.
Ah, so that was yours, Shin-woo.
-What is? -I think Ji-su got a gift for you.
-Really? -Yeah.
You're seeing her tomorrow?
-Yeah. -Oh, what?
Are we all meeting up?
What time, and where?
Hey, the bus is here.
Let's just get on the bus.
Come on!
Good luck!
Hey!
At least there won't be the catastrophe of her not showing up.
Hey, what do I do?
Hey, what should I say?
What do I say to her tomorrow?
"Ji-su, I love you."
Ugh, that's so cringy.
Hey, Min-seok. What's up?
-Huh? -It's written on your face.
Having a bad day.'
No, it's not like…
How did you know?
I've been your neighbor for ten years now...
...so you can't hide anything from me.
I know what you had for lunch by the sound of you pooping.
Do you really have to take that as an example?
Oh, that's right. I have something for you.
What?
Your underpants!
You crazy?
Hey, the wind keeps blowing whatever's in your room...
...to my room, all the time!
Make sure you secure those pegs well, alright?
Like I wanted to see them!
By the way…
They're fake, right?
-Hell no! -Whatever.
How did you know, anyway?
They're A-grade imitation I got by mail order.
Like I wouldn't recognize the authentic stuff!
Are you questioning my sense of aesthetics?
Well…
Guess I'll have to give you credit for that.
Hey, what did you say you wanted to be, ten years later?
A LETTER TO MYSELF, TEN YEARS FROM NOW - CLASS 2-3 KANG SHIN-WOO
A letter to myself from ten years back, huh?
This is quite exciting!
Come on, say something to yourself, ten years later.
But I don't really have anything to say.
Come on, there has to be something you want, at least.
Well, as long as I don't starve.
Why, thank you!
That makes my life so rewarding right now!
But Mr. Kang said so.
That words have powers…
Yes, this is Garam High School.
Mr. Kang! This is Na-hee.
Oh, Ms. Baek.
What are you doing tomorrow?
You said you'll treat me to a drink last time.
I'd like it to be tomorrow.
Uh… Sure!
I'll see you tomorrow.
Alright.
Bye!
Well...
...it's time for me to get things right with Na-hee, too.
Na-hee.
Have you ever been confessed to?
-Confessions? -Yes.
Why, did you sneak out a note from my wallet again?
No, no! I mean, like from a man!
Not that kind of a confession!
I'm asking, have you ever been confessed to?
Of course I have.
Then out of all the confessions…
...which one was the most memorable one?
That confession from that hot guy?
-How about the next one? -One from the next hot guy.
I knew I shouldn't have bothered asking you!
You don't help at all.
What's with him?
Know your place.
Your talent is that you're realistic...
...Kim Min-seok.
Hey, So-ra! I'm going in.
What brings you at this hour?
Well, just…
Hey, what's all this?
These are what I threw out.
My investments.
Don't you know that art is worth money?
Not all art, stupid.
If you end up big, this will be big money!
How will I end up big…
Come on, I told you!
I have a great sixth sense!
If you try to take them back after you get famous, you're so dead!
I'll tell you this now, but I spent so much money getting them framed.
Apparently they're worth more that way.
Hey, are you crying? What's wrong?
Hey, what's wrong?
Are you feeling unwell?
Why did you have to stir me up?
-Huh? -Why?
I'd given up already… So why?
Why did you have to stir me up?
She said she had someone she likes…
Will that mean a straight rejection?
Then how do I face her from now on?
Oh, whatever!
Here goes nothing.
Dear Ji-su.
I like you.
The future is unclear...
...and so is that person's heart.
But despite all that...
...the reason we must take courage...
...and take a step forward into the unknown, is…
...because the future is all about possibilities.
You may be rejected...
...and might fail in your dreams...
...but there's definitely still that chance...
...that it may not just be the case.
That's right.
I'll be graduating in two years anyway.
Let's just think of this as doing this two years early.
Let's do this.
With this energy!
I can do this!
-Ah... Mr. Kang! -Mr. Kang!
Ah, Ms. Baek. Let's go!
Sure!
I'm sorry…
Shin-woo…
Are you crying?
What is it? What's wrong?
What is it?
Because I like him too much.
Huh?
Because…
Because I like Mr. Kang.
Welcome!
Don't look for me, alright?
If he finds out, I'm straight in detention!
-Two draft beers, please. -Sure.
Chilled, please.
-Thank you. -No worries.
Uh…
What's all the rush?
There's something urgent I need to say.
Uh, sure.
Mr. Kang!
Will you go out with me?
Uh…
Hold on.
Actually, I've been meaning to, uh…
…talk about that, actually.
I think there's been a misunderstanding.
First, let me get my profile straight.
I'm actually not from Seoul.
It's that my first post was in Seoul.
So?
Does that mean day one for us, starting today?
No, I'm from the place you detest the most!
This here, is my hometown!
I'm from around here! I am!
I even went to high school here.
Wow, really? We…
This must be fate, huh?
We're from the same town, and the same school?
Mr. Kang is from our town, and from our school?
How is this fate?
I thought you were into Seoul guys.
And your rule of love...
...is to never date guys from this neighborhood!
And one of those guys you'll never date...
-...is me, right here! -Oh, but I didn't know then...
...that I'll meet you, Mr. Kang.
I'll just change it, then.
My ideal type, I mean.
To a guy from my hometown.
No-one changes their ideal types, just like that!
By the way…
How come I don't know you?
This town is small, so I ought to know everyone.
She's right.
How come all the other teachers don't know him?
-Oh… -That's strange.
Well, let's go back to where we were.
Let me get the facts straight, then.
There's someone I like already.
But… You like her...
...and you're not dating her, right? Hmpf!
Well, I haven't dated anyone in the past ten years because of her...
...but I'm willing to wait for another ten years.
So is that really alright with you?
Even after I said that?
Three...
...two...
-...one? -Mother of God!
She finally said it, 'Mother of God!'
Here comes trouble!
KANG AND BAEK ARE AT OUR STORE!
So…
Today's Mr. Kang's birthday...
...and you planned on confessing to him?
That was the plan...
...but as you can see, it failed.
Gosh…
I'm so embarrassed now.
Surprise, huh?
Sorry.
How much do you like him anyway?
Is there no room for others?
Will no-one do, except for him?
Is that how much you like him?
I'm really embarrassed right now.
I really am embarrassed to death, but…
...when I think about how Mr. Kang might be in love with someone else…
...I can't stop myself.
Still, I feel so much better...
...confiding in you like this.
By the way, didn't you have somewhere to go today?
Why are you out here today?
Well, uh…
I had some things to do.
Let's go.
Go where?
Let's do…
…whatever you wanted to do.
Huh?
It's not like I was keeping it from you.
-I just didn't have the chance to… -Forget it!
Ms. Baek!
Come on, where are you going?
Owww!
You better watch it! I'm going to get my revenge!
Ugh, Ms. Baek?
Ms. Baek!
Chu Geun-deok!
When are you going to come out of there?
How did you know?
That I work part-time here?
That's why I brought her here in the first place.
To ask you for help.
-Quick, go after her. -What?
We can't have a tipsy lady go home all by herself, now.
Like she's a lady!
She's feisty enough to take down all five men at once.
Hey, you want to be in detention?
Do you want me to tell the dean that you've been serving drinks?
Ugh!
Hey, better watch it!
She bites when she's drunk!
Hey, what?
So he confessed?
I don't think I can do this.
It'll be a straight rejection.
Then how can I face him from now?
Just do it, and think later.
After all, it's all about timing, right?
"Mr. Kang."
"I like you."
-What? -You said so...
...to confess.
-So here it is. -Wait...
...when did I tell you to confess to me?
Why do you keep on bringing your confessions to me, anyhow?
Hey! Get a grip and go to the right person, and…
That confession…
It's from me.
Huh?
I…
I like you, Mr. Kang.
A wish?
I do have one, yes.
For that someone I like...
...to like me back.
And if she doesn't like me now...
...but even it's the me, ten years later…
Did I…
…hear that right?
-No, right? -Yes.
You probably heard it right.
Hey, Shin-woo!
So, uh… Yes!
It could happen, Ji-su.
In fact, it happens all the time.
You know, it's like falling for a celebrity.
It's no different to that, so uh…
Admiration!
These are just feelings of admiration!
Admiration it is, then.
Huh?
If that puts you at ease.
Whatever you call it...
...it won't change my feelings, anyway.
Uh, sure.
But, uh…
Thank you for that...
...but if you had said that…
Not to me, but to someone else…
...I would’ve been even more grateful.
Anyway...
...I understand your words, and your feelings.
But as you well know...
...the only thing I can say to you right now, is…
Can we just end it here for now?
After all, it's no fun...
...checking the answer sheet when you already know the answer.
What's this?
Happy birthday, Mr. Kang!
Ji-su! Han Ji-su!
Where did Shin-woo go?
Of course I wouldn't not know.
Rather, I wish I didn't.
Hey, Shin-woo!
-What's this? -I thought we'd both be…
…needing this right now.
You're a teacher, are you allowed to do this?
It's your birthday today, isn't it?
Just one is alright, if it's coming from your teacher.
Whatever.
I don't drink, you know.
Whatever.
Who's the one who got drunk back in freshmen year?
Hey, Shin-woo!
Can we have a talk?
Talk about what?
On why you have to be born on this day, too?
Forget it. If you really want to wish me a happy birthday...
...then please get out of my sight.
That's the gift I'd like the most from you.
Hey!
Then what did you do?
I tell you to confess, and you go around confessing for Ji-su instead?
Are you a retard?
If you had confessed to Ji-su first, then…
Will that have changed anything?
I knew it…
I knew it was a losing game, but…
It was…
…a losing game, anyway.
The past…
…it's repeating itself.
But one thing that's changed is...
...that I'm my own rival.
I need to find a solution.
How do I return this to her?
Did you get home safely last night?
Like you care.
Why do you care, anyway?
This isn't about you, but about someone else.
Look!
I'm worried that another poor soul may have gotten bitten.
Well, whatever!
I'm going to give you up...
...so don't talk to me...
...and don't be nice to me!
Because the more you are, the harder it is for me!
Is that right?
Then…
The nicer I am to Ji-su...
...the more twisted things will be, huh?
So I have to stop being nice, huh?
Alright, so check those points.
They're going to be in your finals...
...so take note.
Mr. Kang?
What is it?
This is for you.
You...
You can have it.
Hey, Shin-woo!
Mr. Kang!
-Morning. -Hello.
Mr. Kang, can we talk?
Talk about what?
Well, uh…
I'm busy, you see.
If it's not something important, can we save it for later?
Mr. Kang!
Ah, Ji-su. Glad to bump into you.
Can you help me?
Shin-woo, let's talk.
I'm busy, you see.
If it's not something important, can we save it for later?
Hey, can't you even spare me a minute?
Looks like you can't for her, either!
Hey! What do you want me to do?
Hey, Geun-deok.
Did you take Ms. Baek home yesterday?
-Hey! -This is all because of you, Mr. Kang.
What's with him now?
Who knows.
He's been like this since this morning.
Man, the school inspector is coming today!
Hey, what's wrong? Did something happen?
Ms. Baek! I've been looking all over for you.
Come on, let's go.
You brat!
Come on, give it to me!
I got bitten…
I…
It's so humiliating that I can't bring myself to say it.
My first kiss…
Morning, Ms. Baek.
Hey, Geun-deok!
Get your badge right!
She doesn't remember?
Hey, Shin-woo.
It's heavy.
You just sit and rest.
If it wasn't for you...
...my back would've snapped in half already.
Thanks.
You know what?
I always end up thanking you.
Including for yesterday.
Why don't we talk about something else?
I know you need...
...someone to confide in.
Wow.
You're a mind-reader.
It's because of Mr. Kang, right?
Yes.
It looks like…
...Mr. Kang finds it all awkward.
I think he's trying to avoid me.
Or maybe it's just you.
As a teacher, he can't favor a student.
You know that.
Plus, he's human, too.
He could just be in a bad mood today.
Still…
I'm worried.
That Mr. Kang hates me now.
What, did you talk behind his back, or torture him?
All it is, is that…
…that you like him. So what?
Do you think so?
One second, I'm cold as ice...
...and the next, here I come, wearing her gift.
Even I would think I'm a psycho.
That shirt is my gift from yesterday.
Uh, about this shirt…
You see, the inspector's coming and Geun-deok…
Well, I'm so jealous of you.
Because you can make her smile like that for just wearing a shirt.
Hey, it's not like that!
Come on, hear me out!
Just…
Just what did I ever do wrong?
183.
184.
185.
186.
He shouldn't have pushed me to...
...confess to her, in the first place.
Is he playing with me?
What, is he kidding with me?
193.
194.
195.
196.
-197… -Raise those arms up higher!
...198, 199.
200!
-Ugh. -Hey, come on!
Didn't I tell you not to shout the last number?
-Again. -But, sir!
Can't you just make him do it?
It's his fault that we've been doing this twice now.
Hey, shut up!
Again!
If you shout that last number again...
...I'm going to kill you!
Alright, here we go!
One, two, three, four...
...five, six, seven…
Because… Because of Mr. Kang.
I like you, Mr. Kang.
196, 197, 198, 199…
200!
Why you…
200!
200! I'm the one who shouted 200, alright?
Why, are you crazy?
Yeah, I am! So what? Huh?
Hey, what are you doing?
Letters of apology, accepted.
As for Kang Shin-woo and Koh Sung-jin...
...I want you at school by 5 AM tomorrow.
You're in detention!
Alright?
Where's your answer?
Yes, sir!
Go along now.
So you decided to rebel, instead of reflecting, is it?
Hey, Shin-woo.
Can I…
...ask you something?
Why…
-Why did you come here? -What?
But I mean...
...it's not like you have family here.
Or like it's your hometown.
So why did you come all the way down to the backwoods?
And why are you so nosy...
...and so interested in my affairs anyway?
I don't understand any of it, but anyway…
...you're only getting in the way.
Forget it.
Even if I did know...
...like it'd do any good now.
It's not like you can turn back the clock.
I'll submit my letter of apology tomorrow.
I just stabbed myself...
...and it hurts quite bad.
YOUNG DOCTOR KILLED BY A DRUNK DRIVER
Getting in the way?
Am I really ruining everything...
...by being here?
Shin-woo!
Ji-su…
...I like you.
What's wrong? Is something up?
I like…
…Mr. Kang.
Whatever.
It was…
…a losing game, anyway.
MY FIRST LOVE
When you first fell in love...
...did you ever think this?
Oh how nice would it be...
...to spend just one day with that person, all by ourselves.
Not even day, but half a day…
...or even just an hour, as long as I'm with you.
Mr. Kang.
You're my student.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm not crying because I wasn't expecting this.
But because…
…I know this is the right answer.
What are you doing here?
-Mr. Kang. -I was here all by myself.
And you just got me out of here.
I don't need your excuses.
Hey, Shin-woo.
Don't tell that to anyone.
Who else would I tell?
If the word gets out...
...who do you think will be the one to get hurt?
You smoke at school, and now you set the school on fire?
Hey, Ji-su. Can I see you for a sec?
You like Ji-su, right?
It's me who smoked in the toilet and caused the fire.
Where's- Shin-woo?
You're really...
You're really hopeless.
If you're the culprit, then smoke one in front of me!
I hoped you'll make a different choice this time.
How and where can I apologize?
But many don't realize...
...that what you can change…
…isn't the future, but the present.
Let's go back.
HAN JI-SU
Because over there…
...Ji-su will surely be waiting for me.