THAT DAY, 10 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
What? See who before I go?
Being considerate for his rival, is he?
Mr. Kang.
What if…
If I end up not wanting to leave forever?
Then what will he do?
HAN JI-SU
Let's go back.
I'm sure, on the other side…
...Ji-su is there, waiting for me.
Surely this wouldn't be our last.
We'll see each other again.
Mr. Kang.
Are you really quitting?
Looks like Shin-woo told you.
Is it, by chance… because of me?
Because I put you in an awkward position?
There you go with your nonsense, once again.
Something came up...
...so I had to leave all of a sudden.
Where are you going though?
Don't tell me we won't be seeing each other again, would we?
Let's make apromise, then.
To see each other again.
There's one last thing I want to say to you.
Sometimes you might be confused and mistaken...
...into being deceived by your own self.
But…
...the heart never lies.
So think very carefully...
...about who it is that's in your heart.
At that moment...
...the heart will tell.
Thanks for everything so far.
Thank you...
...for liking me.
I really appreciate it.
Take care of yourself, okay?
Until we meet again.
Thank you for everything.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Mr. Kang!
When you first fell in love...
...didn't you ever think of this?
'How nice would it be...'
...to spend just one day with that person, all by ourselves.'
Mr. Kang.
I…
I'll make sure not to bother you again.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm not crying because I wasn't expecting that.
But because I know that this is the right answer.
Still, I couldn't help it.
Sometimes you might be confused and mistaken...
...into being deceived by your own self.
But…
...the heart never lies.
So think very carefully...
...about who it is that's in your heart.
At that moment...
...the heart will tell.
You resigned from teaching?
That's why I'm here, at this time of the day.
And it's not so bad being jobless, having a free afternoon.
But you'll just get bored and soon your mind will be full of worries.
I never had a day of rest after my high school graduation.
Working part-time in college...
...serving in the army, graduating, then starting work…
It's my first time, taking the afternoon off like this.
You really lived your life to the full.
Your mother, whoever she is, must be proud of you.
I'm relieved to hear that.
What kept me going was…
…my mother, you see.
Aren't you the filial son?
You know what?
I don't have customers at this time of the day...
...so how about we have a drink?
Sounds good!
I'll make you fish cake soup.
-Fish cake soup? -Yes.
Let's get going, then. Thank you!
Were you two-timing?
No, I liked this girl for ten years!
What, did you take off with her money?
Why would an 18-year-old kid borrow money from a girl?
Man, now I want to know, too.
After seeing you in ten years, why would your first love say...
...'I don't want to see you again!' and take off just like that?
And "ill-fate," did she say?
I know, right?
But now you're going back...
...because things patched up between you two?
Well, it's a bit complicated…
It will not work out right away...
...but when I go back and we meet again...
...I just have this feeling that things have worked out.
Well, guess I'm too old to understand young people's love affairs.
But I know one thing.
Both you and Shin-woo…
…are idiots in love.
You said you couldn't even confess to your first love...
...and waited for ten years.
That's how it exactly is for Shin-woo right now.
You knew that…
...Shin-woo likes someone?
Of course I know.
I'm his mother.
You know...
....I've never seen him like that....
…in all the past 18 years I've raised him.
No need to wake him up in the morning...
...because he'd be out already!
So one day, I peeked out through the window.
And there he was, getting on the bus…
…with this really pretty girl!
I knew right away then...
...that my son's heart was beating like crazy!
Gosh, that kid…
After losing my husband...
...I got too occupied, trying to make a living, that…
...I didn't quite have time to look after my kids.
Still, just by the sound of my little ones…
…opening that door and coming in…
...I can tell whether they're happy, sad...
...tired, or in a hurry to go to the toilet.
And you helped clear my dear son's name.
I almost let you go without saying a proper thank you.
In return, then...
...just promise me one thing.
A promise?
Yes, it's actually the reason why I came here today.
Please don't ask why...
...but tell me you'll do as I say.
No matter what happens.
Sure.
Some time or later, you'll get a call from your sister.
When you do…
…don't ever go out to meet her.
My sister?
It’s a promise, alright?
Don't go.
Never go.
Guess that's all I have to do here.
Some time or later, you'll get a call from your sister.
When you do…
…don't ever go out to meet her.
Never go.
Never.
Where are you going though?
Don't tell me we won't be seeing each other again, would we?
Let's make a promise, then.
To see each other again.
Why not give it one more try?
-This is… -For your confession.
Just trust me...
...and give it one more try.
Maybe your first love will have a different ending to mine.
Once I go back… Will the future really have changed?
Would I…
…see everyone again?
No.
If I stay here any longer...
...everything will only get twisted.
I'll see them again.
All of them.
If fate did really bind us, it'll be what they call, an "ill-fated destiny."
For yours and my sake...
...let's not see each other again.
Oh man…
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 9:16 AM
Drugs don't work...
...and neither will incense.
So how do I get back, then?
What are you doing? It's dangerous! Get out of there, now!
Sir, what year is it now?
This guy's lost it.
That's strange… Why won't it work?
What the hell do you think you're doing?
In the middle of the night?
Falling off didn't work...
...getting run over by a car didn't work…
How many days has it been already?
At this rate, instead of "returning"...
...I'll be returning to dust!
I wonder if the others are doing well…
I'm positive! Teach faked his records.
That's why he had to quit so soon.
It's everywhere in the media these days.
No way.
I'm telling you, I heard him!
He said it himself, that he's from our school.
But there's no record or photo. Nothing!
-Really? -Yes!
He wasn't even in the yearbook.
It must be academic forgery.
Hey! Teach is here!
Hey, this is rare stuff!
Really? Well, I got it in one shot.
Hey, don't tell me you ate 10 buns to get that!
Yeah.
Crazy bastard.
Geun-deok, can you turn yourself off?
But it's Shin-woo and Ji-su who did most of the talking.
Good afternoon.
Hey, Geun-deok. What are you doing?
Just emptying the trash can.
Then this, too.
Were you drinking again last night?
Did you bite someone? Who?
Hey, I'm not some dog! I don't bite when I get drunk!
By the way...
...how did you know that was my drunk habit?
Uh… Shin-woo told me.
Why does he have to go around telling everyone that?
So… Why did you drink?
Because I had a blind date.
What? With who?
With Shin-woo's sister's colleague.
Shin-woo's sister's colleague?
Then he can't be from Seoul!
Then what? You want me to die a spinster...
...waiting for a Seoul guy in these backwoods?
It's fine, as long as other conditions are met.
What other conditions?
Someone older than me?
I'm into older guys, you see.
"Older brother".
Hey. How does a younger guy become an older brother?
Hey.
Just look! He's so hot…
Look at him dance!
This is why I love him!
I shoved 10 buns down my throat for those three seconds...
...and look! She's been smiling for over a minute, now.
Hey! Those guys are younger than you, on average!
What nonsense are you saying?
Whatever! Any guy that's richer than me is an older brother to me.
That's it!
By the way, have you heard?
-Heard what? -According to So-ra...
...Ji-su might go study abroad.
What? Study abroad?
Next time, I'll bring another video.
So what are you doing tomorrow? It's the weekends, right?
Shall we all go somewhere?
Sorry, I have to go there.
So… You've decided to go study abroad?
Oh no, I'm not going.
But with this, mom and dad said…
…they’ll never bring up the subject again.
But thanks to this, I have to get on that ferry.
Thank goodness though. I was worried.
I almost thought you were really going.
Actually, I did think about it when they first brought it up, but…
...I decided to just stay here.
Why?
Just that my heart's telling me to.
Ah, right.
Why only stick that there?
So it's always in my sight.
I think I know why…
…your heart's telling you to stay here.
I'm here, because I have a cold.
Your birthday is 1990…?
Yes.
I was born in 1990. Why?
So you're saying you're a high school junior?
What, don't I look like it?
Excuse me, Mister. According to the law...
...using someone else's personal info without permission is…
Hold up!
This is my ID, I'm telling you!
Look!
112.. 112...
Aren't you Shin-woo's teacher?
I thought you resigned. You're still here?
I should tell Na-hee…
No! See, I, uh…
I'm leaving today! Today!
What, in that condition?
Looking at you, I think you should be in bed.
Exactly! I'm being admitted to a hospital on the mainland.
Don't ever tell anyone that I was here, alright?
After all those farewells…
Gosh, this is so embarrassing!
Excuse me, sir!
Ha! If he was really born in 1990, then I was born in 1999!
Don’t try to fool me!
Huh? Hey, this is Shin-woo's.
Why does his teacher have it?
Hey, none of your pairs match.
What's up? Is something wrong?
Mom.
Do you think…
…there’s a thing called fate?
Fate?
Well, I always do my best but it just never works out.
Does that mean we're just not meant to be?
Your fate's never written to start off...
...and no-one is ever just "meant to be."
When the chance comes, you need to grab it to make it yours!
Even if it comes your way, if you don't reach for it…
...then that's just bygone wind.
My goodness.
Why are you troubling yourself with such trivial thoughts, anyway?
You'll end up like your teacher at this rate!
What's Teach got do with this?
Be good to your mother.
-What? -Guess you don't know, huh?
She takes medication for her knees.
What?
Mom.
Mom, do you have bad knees?
How did you know? Do you have X-ray vision?
Teach told me.
How does your teacher know me better than my own son?
You know...
...there's something weird about him. Isn't it?
He knows way too much about me...
...and sometimes he acts like he knows what's coming.
You think he's psychic?
Psychic? He's just kind and likeable, that's what.
I'd wish for nothing more, if you grow up to be just like him!
It's alright, your hands will get tired.
Just sit still.
Should I massage your shoulders, too?
Why not?
Ah, that feels so good.
-Does it? -Yes.
Have you heard? According to So-ra...
...Ji-su might go study abroad.
-Study abroad? - When the chance comes...
...you need to grab it to make it yours!
Even if it comes your way, if you don't reach for it…
...then that's just bygone wind.
That's right. Even if we're really not meant to be...
...I can't just let her go.
I can't just let her go like this...
...without stopping her once.
Ji-su, there's something I need to say to you.
I'll wait for you at the Firefly Bridge at 1 o'clock tomorrow.
Whatever you call it...
...it won't change my feelings, anyway.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Kang.
Ji-su! Han Ji-su!
Mr. Kang…
Let me leave it here for now.
My heart, that is.
Oh man… Who's it from?
My gosh.
Hey, sis.
You're not well?
Let me go over to you, then.
If I catch the ferry now, I…
Please promise me something.
Please don't ask why...
...but tell me you'll do as I say.
No matter what happens.
Sure.
Some time or later...
...you'll get a call from your sister.
When you do…
…don't ever go out to meet her.
My sister?
It’s a promise, alright?
Actually, I'm so sorry!
I can't come over right away.
Sorry but take care of yourself, alright?
How did Mr. Kang know that I'll get this phone call?
Mail!
Sure.
-Hello. -Hi.
-All good? -Yes.
It's for your son.
Can I have your signature here?
-Take care. -Goodbye, ma'am.
Something was sent here?
Your ID's here.
I wondered when you'll grow up and do your share...
...but here you are.
Going out?
Huh?
Yeah.
To see a friend.
I'll be back!
Hold on!
Good luck!
Huh? For what?
I told you, I'm just seeing a friend.
I'll be back.
Oh, yes!
I forgot to give this back.
How can he forget his sword when he's off to a battle?
Mom, is Shin-woo out?
He's off to see a friend.
I was going to lecture him...
...but he should take better care of something like this.
Why, this is his ID!
I saw his teacher yesterday, and he had it on him!
By the way, do they recycle old IDs these days?
Why's it so tattered?
But Shin-woo's ID just got here.
Why would Mr. Kang have it?
Kang Shin-woo
Mom!
Promise me you won't go.
Do you have bad knees?
How did you know?
Teach told me.
How does your teacher know me better than my own son?
You know, there's something weird about him, isn't there?
He knows way too much about me...
...and sometimes he acts like he knows what's coming.
JI-SU
Your call cannot be connected at this time…
Did something happen?
It was hard work, fixing that. So don't drop it again!
It's all fixed, is it?
Yes.
Thank you.
Don't you know how to apologize?
Oh, I'm sorry.
Isn't there someone else...
...who you should be saying that to?
-Who? -I heard from the others.
Everyone just hushed it...
...but it was you who smoked in the toilet, wasn't it?
How can you be so blatant, laying all the blame on Shin-woo?
Without a word of apology.
What about you? Did you apologize?
What?
Actually, no. In your case...
...it should be 'Thank you,' wouldn't it?
What do you mean?
Let's get this straight. That whole incident...
...I didn't lay the blame on him.
He offered to do it.
Because of you.
Hey, Seong-jin.
You're really selling her off?
Yeah. So give me a good price for it.
What's gotten into you? You treasured this baby.
Apparently I die, riding this thing.
What?
I'm not telling you this to curse you.
It's so you can avoid it.
But how do you know next year's…
Let's not ask why.
I can't tell you, and even if I did, you wouldn't understand.
But to make you feel better...
...my instincts haven't been at its best.
You’ve seen me with Shin-woo.
Oh.
I sorted out the cigarette incident for you.
Last time, you just got lucky.
But this time, I've given you a chance.
It's your decision to either blow it, or make good use of it.
Hope you make a wise decision.
Why do all this for me?
Looking at Shin-woo, I saw a glimmer of hope.
If people can change...
...then perhaps… Fate can, too.
Just my wishful thinking.
Jeez.
Who the hell said that to you?
Some teacher, who…
…turned out not to be so bad, after all.
Today's the day… when Mom passed away…
I didn't lay the blame on him.
He offered to do it.
Because of you.
I had my reasons.
It's just better off that I take a few punches.
He said he'll be leaving early this morning.
I thought you might want to see him off.
Why don't we talk about something else?
I know you need someone to confide in.
Ji-su, there's something I need to say to you.
I'll wait for you at the Firefly Bridge at 1 o'clock tomorrow.
So think very carefully...
...about who it is that's in your heart.
At that time...
...the heart will tell.
You were standing here, all this time in the rain?
Why didn't you just go home when there was no reply?
You could've just said to meet up later.
Why wait here, all this time?
But I waited...
...and you came, didn't you?
You must be cold. Let's go somewhere else.
What is it that you want to say to me?
Huh?
What is it that you want to say to me?
When the situation changes, and so does the person…
...then…
...will that change destiny, too?
Hello?
Hello, I'm Shin-woo's homeroom teacher.
Is your mother home?
No, she's just gone out.
Where did she go?
Why, to see you!
You told me you'll be admitted to a hospital on the mainland.
So she went out to catch the ferry.
No…
What?
That ferry… It's going to sink!
No…
The destiny that's slipping through my fingers…
Will I…
…manage to catch it this time?
Hold on.
Hello?
Shin-woo, where are you?
-Mr. Kang? - I said, where are you?
What's wrong? Is something up?
Mom… Mom's in danger…
What?
Our Mom's in danger!
"Our Mom?"
What's wrong? What about your mother?
It's nothing.
But I better get going.
Once I come back...
...let's talk then.
I'll call you!
Shin-woo! Shin-woo!
But your mom…
I just saw her on the ferry.
Mr. Kang!
Mr. Kang? Why are you still here?
Let me borrow this for a minute!
Mr. Kang!
Shin-wo, get in!
Mr. Kang? You've been here all this time?
I had my reasons.
So Mr. Kang, what about mom?
Is something wrong?
10 years ago, there was an accident.
A large ferry hit a rock and sank.
What's an accident from 10 years back got to do with now?
That day, 10 years ago, is today.
And on that ferry was our mother.
What do you mean?
What's this?
A mobile phone from 10 years later. Put your finger on it.
It won't unlock, unless it's my fingerprint.
Why does it unlock...
...when it's only your fingerprint that…
Because they're the same.
-What? -You still don't get it?
You still don't realize who I really am?
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!
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!
It's not Shin-woo. I know him.
He would never do something like this.
I'm telling you, I heard him!
He said it himself, that he's from our school.
But there's no record or photo. Nothing!
It can't be…
No way.
This is, just…
Oh yes. It makes sense.
Here I am, in front of you.
The 28-year-old you, from 10 years later.
Then right now, Mom's…
I tried to stop her...
...but it ended up like this again…
You'll be seeing this face all you like in the mirror 10 years later...
...so I suggest you pray.
That this time, it'll turn out different!
Did the 2:00 ferry leave?
Yes, it departed on time.
No… We have to stop it.
Contact the captain and stop it right away!
-What? -Not long from now...
...it'll crash!
So stop the ferry, now!
What?
I think there's been an accident.
-Yes. -What…
What's going on?
What is it, all of a sudden?
The ferry just crashed into a rock!
You can't go in there!
No…
Not again…
You could be wrong.
Mom might not be on that ferry this time.
No, I know…
I've been through it already.
And it's just like how it was then.
What are you doing?
I can't just see her go like this again!
Mr. Kang!
Why now?
Why here?
Why?
I should make a coupon, just for you!
I've been running this restaurant for 10 years...
...and never had a regular like you!
Your cooking is the best in the world!
My gosh. Thank you!
I just made this. Here, try some.
Uh, actually…
...I'm allergic to nuts.
Is that right?
That's just like my Shin-woo!
Your names are the same...
...and you know what? I see a resemblance, too.
Are you alright?
Shin-hee, can you bring us some water?
-Are you alright? -Yes.
Hey, take a look at Mr. Kang.
Don't you think he looks a lot like Shin-woo?
Where?
Well, they both have two eyes, a nose and a mouth.
Why, that…
-Enjoy your meal! -Thank you.
Are you really my sister? Huh?
Huh?
Mr. Kang?
Be good to your mother.
Sorry?
Guess you don't know, huh?
She takes medication for her knees.
My mom?
But how do you know that?
When you're a grown-up, you know.
I only found out though, after she passed away.
I realized while packing her belongings.
She kept her medication at the restaurant.
I win!
Oh, what?
You were just making that up, weren't you?
Hey, I'm not like you!
I'd never use my Mom for that kind of a thing!
Anyway, I won, so make sure to help your mom out…
…until closing time, alright?
Unfair! One more round!
That was the fifth round already!
Fine! Let's hear it. What do you want from me?
Can I be honest?
Yes.
To…
…hit you just once.
Why, you!
You asked for that now, right?
Hey, get up!
Ouch, Mom! Mom!
What is it?
-Let me do it. -It's okay!
-Mr. Kang, I can do it! -Shin-woo?
Come on and sweep.
Come on, sweep!
No use, he won't.
Oh, but he has to.
Hey, go on and show her.
Come on, hurry up!
Hey, Shin-woo!
Stand-by, cue!
Whoa, give that to me!
-Why? -Let me do it.
-It's okay. -No please, let me.
I think you got my wrong ear.
No, I had the right one this time.
That's right!
When do I use this item?
Hold on, hold on!
Hey, not like that!
I used to play claw cranes there.
Same here.
Ready!
One, two…!
I win!
Oh, what?
You were just making that up, weren't you?
Cue!
Oh no…
-What's wrong? -I'm so sorry.
Ugh!
Arghhh!
Okay. Cut!
Bag, cue!
Ugh…
Who the hell was that?
-Alright, let's go! -Let's go!
-Let's go!
What are you doing? It's dangerous! Get out of there, now!
Sir!
What year is it now?
Man…
Rather than "exhausted," it's more like…
…I'm freezing.
It was like an ice tub in there.
-My goodness. -Good job!
THE ROMANCE CONTINUES