THAT DAY, 10 YEARS AGO
THAT 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
Mr. Kang?
Is this a dream?
I remember being on your back.
Right, Mr. Kang?
No.
Look at me.
I'm not your Mr. Kang.
Back then…
There were so many things I wanted to do for you...
...and so many things I wanted to say.
But because I was your teacher…
I had to hold back!
Don't make me…
…hear you say that again.
But…
You are Mr. Kang.
I said, I'm not!
Just say that you are.
This is a dream anyway.
Fine.
Have it your way.
I'm Mr. Kang.
See?
You are Mr. Kang.
I…
I really missed you.
Mr. Kang.
Isn't this…
Isn't this our school?
It's just like that day.
My first day here.
Though thank goodness, you're not in a skirt today.
Can we visit our classroom, too?
Sure.
Whatever you want.
Still not back?
Where are they?
Man, it's all in English…
So this is that senior's seat, is it?
Oh, what?
How many girls does he have…
…to have this many rings?
How would I know?
So here I am, back at the hospital.
What else can I do?
What, invite myself to her reunion with friends?
The transfer?
Can't say it's working.
I dragged her down here,
so she can take it easy with work, but…
Still a workaholic, that Ji-su.
Come on.
How can I give up now?
It's been no-one else but Ji-su for these past 10 years.
Yes, I'm an idiot, I know.
Still… I'm not an idiot, to just sit here and…
…watch someone steal her away from me.
Alright, thanks for the birthday wishes.
Who is it this time?
Someone you know.
Don't tell me, Young-ju from the Plastics department?
-Yup. -Isn't it tiring?
All those girls, without a break?
But you'll only be nice to me when I have a girlfriend.
I can still be nice if you won't say something like that.
What about this one?
I think this is the prettiest.
That's not what I'd heard.
Shall we go, if you're tired?
Mr. Kang.
Want me to tell you a secret?
What?
Back when we were locked in because of the fire…
Let me borrow your phone, to call for someone.
I don’t have my cellphone.
I actually…
…had my phone with me.
I didn't know that.
Alright,
now that I told you a secret…
Will you grant me one more wish?
What wish?
Please just tell me,
once again.
It's alright.
Just like back then.
That it's okay,
for just being here.
Just having you right here…
That it's enough.
…would be enough.
Please just tell me once more.
Just once more…
Hey, this is the ring that I picked up for her.
Is this from that senior?
Hold on…
It can't be from that senior.
This is the ring that I bought!
What's this?
Isn't that a ring?
Oh, it's for you, Mom!
I got it for you.
Then why take it from me? If it's mine, give it back.
Here.
Let's see if it fits!
I thought I'd given it to Mom.
So how does Ji-su have it?
It's alright…
Everything will be okay.
If only I could just…
…turn back the clock…
When I felt the cool breeze blowing in my heart,
and those hot tears…
It was probably right then,
that I'd realized it.
The fate…
...that I had failed to escape.
How did I get back last night?
Could it be that they're just the same design?
What's the possibility that Ji-su has exactly the same ring…
…that I'd bought for her?
Had a good sleep?
Yes.
Um… Was it your teacher…
…who brought me home last night?
No, I did.
Mr. Kang took back Min-seok instead.
Is that right?
Oh, right.
-I had something to ask you. -What is it?
An old patient of mine sent me a text,
but I couldn't quite decipher it.
Dr. Han, your face! CDI! TIF!
What's he saying?
Some kind of a code?
You don't know, either?
But you're a high school student, just like he is.
Dr. Han, your face!
Can't deny it! This is fact!
Who's this?
What does he mean by your face?
I don't know, I'm not a plastic surgeon.
I'm an orthopedist.
Or is this the plastics department?
Maybe you do faces, too?
Don’t understand the kids these days…
Talk for yourself, you're a high schooler, too.
What does that mean?
Try putting up with them for 12 hours a day.
Then you'll know.
Oh man… I don’t want to go to school…
But you have no choice, if you want to feed yourself.
Hey, I don't want to hear it from…
…someone who's always playing hooky.
By the way,
why did you make it that I'm the one who took her back home?
Shin-woo…
…I'm so sorry.
I want her to think it was all a dream,
so that she can forget about it.
Anyway, look into what I said.
Earn your keep, alright?
Do you know how much you're costing me?
Alright, alright!
I'm off.
Bye!
Don't run off to somewhere else instead!
Here.
So, did you have fun?
It was as if I'd gone back to then, 10 years ago.
But guess I drank too much.
Bet you were after him again, then.
You're always after your teacher whenever you get drunk,
making me jealous.
I just… want to see him again,
but have no idea where he is now, so…
Ji-hwan,
you didn't spend your birthday alone yesterday, did you?
You kidding me?
It took me an hour to just blow out all those candles.
All those girls wishing me a happy birthday…
I knew it.
But that means two presents, alright?
I'll make it three, alright?
So that's all a show, is it?
Alright, then let me put on a show, too.
About those presents…
Why not just make it even with this one promise?
What promise?
When I tell you the time and place,
you ask no questions,
regardless of where you are or who you're with,
you come to me.
I want to use it when I really need you.
Alright.
It's a promise, then.
Dr. Han!
I like you.
Hey. Your name was Deok-gu, was it?
There's a long line for this doctor,
and based on a first-come basis,
it'll be a long time before you get a chance.
I don’t know what you're on about.
I'm not lining up for here.
But here.
Me?
Yes.
So… You want to be a doctor,
is that what you're saying?
Not so much as a doctor,
but a career that still gets respect.
Then by "like",
you don't mean admiration or respect?
Something along the lines of that.
Hey, how can you just straight up say that you like me,
with a straight face like that?
Oh, I've already done it once in the past.
What?
It's nothing.
Oh man…
Alright. What do you want to know?
So… To be a doctor,
is it necessary to go study abroad?
Because I heard Dr. Han went to school overseas.
No, not really.
Ji-su just graduated from high school over there,
but went to the same university as me, in Korea.
If he was with her since college, that makes it…
…eight years?
Then do you know why she even went in the first place,
if she was going to come back anyway?
Who knows. All I know is that it wasn't on her own will.
I bet her parents sent her off.
Her parents?
Then did anything happen while she was in college?
Hey, kiddo.
Every day's a happening for a med student.
Then…
Do you know why Dr. Han never once came back down here?
That, I'm curious about myself.
She wouldn't even let me mention the word 'Garam Island.'
Maybe because she’s scared to take a ferry?
She can’t go on a ferry?
No.
So she had a hard time, when she came down here.
Hey, Deok-gu.
So your dream is to be with Ji-su, is it?
But too bad.
Because I'm the first in line.
It'll be game over before you can grow up.
Still, good luck. Fighting!
I'm already grown up.
And I suggest you check your number again.
Someone was already there before you.
Anyway, thanks.
Oh, by the way. If you haven't been abroad…
Looks like you're still yet to do your military service.
Oh man…
Good luck! Fighting!
Why that…
He reminds me of that prick who used to tick me off!
Did you look into it?
I don't think anything happened, in particular.
But I did hear that Ji-su can't go on ferries.
Did you hear anything about that?
Because I didn't.
Ferries?
Anyway, alright.
That's one day's worth, paid.
Bye.
Ferries?
Heard Ji-su's back on the island.
How do you know that?
Says Geun-deok.
-Geun-deok? -Yeah.
You guys kept in touch?
Of course, why not?
He was my student, after all.
Why, got a problem?
No, I didn't say anything.
Alright, Shin-woo. Give me your insight as a guy.
How much of a guy's words…
…should a girl believe in?
Why? You have a boyfriend?
Boyfriend, my ass…
Ugh! It's all thanks to that Kang Shin-woo.
-Huh? -You know, your old teacher!
The bastard who took off with my car!
"Took off?"
Hey, let's get something right.
You said you found your car.
But he took off!
What was it that he said? That we'll see each other?
And he dare run away, like that?
Because of his lies,
I've lost all faith in men!
That poor guy…
He's getting all the blame, isn't he?
But you know what, Na-hee?
It might not all be lies.
It could be as he says.
When a guy says something.
What's he on about?
Huh? A hairpin?
It's your graduation, so why a gift for me?
Wouldn't you say it kind of looks like a chew toy?
Now that you mention it, yes.
Then think of this as your chew toy.
From now on, when you must drink with someone,
and this "someone" happens to be a guy…
Make sure to wear this, alright?
At least while I'm in Seoul.
And when your instinct says you want to bite something,
don't bite someone,
but bite this right here.
Why, you…
I'm not your dog! Now hurry up and go!
-You know what, Miss? -What?
That I like you.
I'm not your student anymore!
No, no…
ROMANTIC GUY CHU GEUN-DEOK IS BACK WITH ACTION!
Ms. Baek,
you're still looking at Geun-deok's interviews?
This is why you can't get a boyfriend.
Why, that…
Ji-su's not good with ferries?
I never heard anything about that.
Hey, Min-seok. Where are you?
Coffee!
What's that?
Oh, it's from Geun-deok.
He said I need to take care of myself, now that I'll be at home all day.
You want one, too?
Save it for yourself.
I need to get going.
Are you going somewhere?
I'm not cooking anymore.
I'm not doing the dishes,
or the laundry.
You watch the kids, too.
Is that… Our divorce papers?
No, my resume. I'm going to get a job.
A job? Where?
Where else? A hair salon.
I have my license, so better make use of my talents.
So go ahead.
Do what you want.
-I'll earn the money. -So-ra…
Still, once you get your break… All that money's mine, got it?
I'm going to open a salon.
But So-ra, think.
-What? -The dishes, laundry, watching the kids…
I've been doing all of them.
And my money's always been yours.
Like there's anything here that’s not yours.
But as long as I have you, I don't need anything else.
He didn't give you anything to shut your mouth?
No, he didn't.
Who is it?
Did I sense anything wrong with Ji-su, from 10 years ago?
Yeah. You're the one to see her last, aren't you?
You gave me that book at the funeral.
Saying that Ji-su asked you to pass it onto me.
Right. Now that you mention it…
Ji-su!
Min-seok…
What are you doing here?
I don't think I can go in…
Could you… give this to Shin-woo for me?
I didn't think much about it, because it was all too sudden,
but now that you mention it, it is a bit weird.
Why had she come all that way, just to turn back?
Did anything happen to Ji-su,
or anything you heard?
Well…
Actually, on the day of your mother's accident…
So what are you doing tomorrow? It's the weekends, right?
Shall we all go somewhere?
Sorry.
I have to be here.
So… You've decided to go?
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.
Ji-su was… heading out that day?
Yes, so when I'd heard that there was an accident,
I called her to check that she was alright.
Do you know what ferry she was going to catch?
Well, I'm not sure about that,
but it can't be that ferry, because she's still with us now.
But why are you asking us, all of a sudden?
Nothing, but thanks.
You know something, don't you?
Don't tell me, that Shin-woo…
Still?
Hey, Shin-woo!
Don't tell me that you still like Ji-su!
-I do. -You idiot!
How can you say that?
Remember what she did to us,
especially to you?
She knew you had just lost your mother,
and just took off like that!
Without a goodbye, without even asking how you were doing!
There you were, at the edge of a cliff,
and she pushed you right off!
Exactly.
So imagine how hard must've been for her, to play that part.
What?
Come on, So-ra.
You know Ji-su.
You're catching the ferry?
Thank you.
Yes, there's something I want to check.
But I'm coming right back.
Alright. By the way, Mr. Kang.
There's something that’s been on my mind.
What, he hung up?
Is he stupid? Where did he go to get his answer,
when the answer's right here?
Not here, either.
Did she go somewhere?
It is the ring I got for her, alright.
Did Mom and Ji-su…
…ever meet?
Did you get back safe yesterday?
Yes.
Did something happen?
I have an interview near here,
so thought I'd drop by.
I was really happy when you called me and asked to see me.
I was worried that you'd say you'd never wanted to see me again.
I'll be frank.
You still make me mad.
I'm still furious, and feel betrayed.
Was it so hard, saying goodbye?
Fine. Let's say you were in a rush to go.
But you could've at least called us later to say so.
Did we mean nothing to you?
I'm sorry…
Whatever.
I think I'm over it now.
Now I'm finally over it.
This is going easy on you, for what's been 10 years!
It's all thanks to Shin-woo,
so if you want to apologize, go apologize to him.
Shin-woo?
He always makes me the bad one, you know?
10 years ago back then, and even now.
While I'm busy whining about my pain,
Shin-woo, he…
The first thing he asks is whether you're alright.
But he's always been like that, about you.
Didn't he say anything to you last night?
Last night?
Shin-woo took you home, didn't he?
It's alright…
I don't know what you're sorry about,
or what it is that you went through…
Though I still don't know,
if it's tormenting you,
then forget all about it.
Don't remember,
and don’t keep it to yourself.
Whatever that is,
let me take that burden for you.
You just…
…you just take it easy.
Oh, here.
We still had something.
Thank you.
2007 STUDY ABROAD FAIR SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AT 3 PM
If the fair was at three…
Then she would've caught the 2 PM ferry.
The ferry that Mom was on.
Who is it this time?
Who's making you cry this time?
Where's…
…your teacher?
Is this because of Mr. Kang?
Did he say something to you?
What is it?
What's wrong?
…Because I like him.
-I like… -I like…
-…you. -…your teacher.
But…
That's just not allowed…
What do you mean?
Why can't you like him?
This ring… It's yours, isn't it?
Does it have something to do with this?
This ring is…
…the very reason…
…why I can't like him.
Where's…
…Shin-woo?
FERRY TERMINAL
The 2 PM ferry, please.
Ji-su!
I waited until morning.
On that day, 10 years ago, before I left.
On the Firefly Bridge.
I was hoping that you'd found my note.
But after you never came,
it was only then I'd realized it.
That from the start, I was hoping you'd never come.
Because it'll be so cruel, hurting you.
So I thought I'd keep it to myself and live in guilt.
I thought that was the only way to make it up to you.
But I guess I was only deceiving myself.
Because deep down, I was scared.
Of you finding out…
But I guess… I can't keep this up anymore.
What's this?
Something your mother left behind.
I'm sorry, Shin-woo.
I'm sorry...
...I'm the one that's still alive.
What do you mean?
Your mother passed away,
because of me.
What do you mean?
Why is it because of you,
that my mother passed away?
On the day of the accident…
I'd bumped into your mother here.
I don't know… I'll be back after sunset, I think.
Why, what are your plans, So-ra?
You're seeing Min-seok?
Fine, call me after your date.
Oh, but don't text me.
My screen's broken so I can't check any texts.
The 2 PM ferry, please.
Should I ask if Shin-woo wants to come along, too?
But I don't know his number…
I should've memorized it.
Excuse me.
You're from Shin-woo's class, aren't you?
Yes.
Are you Shin-woo's mother?
Yes, that's me.
Oh, no need to use honorifics.
I'm Shin-woo's friend.
Then… May I?
You still have time before your ferry,
so how about I get you a drink?
It's raining and all.
Oh, sure.
Alright, let's go.
That Shin-woo…He's always late to school,
and does bad on his tests… Hopeless, right?
No, not at all! He's good at sports,
and he's nice. And kind.
I've never had a friend like that,
not even in Seoul.
He's one of my best friends.
Really?
So, you're off somewhere?
Oh.
Here.
You're going to study abroad?
I'm just going to check out the fair.
By the way, uh…
You didn't hear anything from Shin-woo last night?
Shin-woo?
My phone's broken, so…
So where are you headed, Mrs. Kang?
Oh, me?
I...
I was on my way to visit someone at the hospital,
but all the ferry tickets have been sold out.
I need to be on my way, but I guess I can't help it.
Then… Do you want my ticket?
Really? Would that be alright?
Yes. Because I don't plan on studying abroad, anyway.
I don’t need to go.
Here.
Thank you. Then, uh…
Let me give you this, as my token of appreciation.
Ah, it fits you perfectly!
But this is too much, for just a ticket.
Then how about you do me a favor?
Will you get your screen fixed, as soon as you're out of here?
My phone?
Yes.
Ah, the ferry's here. I guess I should get going.
It was hard work, fixing that. So don't drop it again!
-It's all fixed, is it? -Yes.
Thank you.
Ji-su, there's something I need to say to you.
I'll wait for you at the Firefly Bridge at 1:00 PM tomorrow.
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…
That ferry… It's going to sink!
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 go.
Once I come back,
let's talk then.
I'll call you!
Shin-woo! Shin-woo!
But your mom…
...I just saw her then.
And then I found out.
That the ferry I was meant to be on, had crashed.
Now you know.
On that day, it should've been me, on that ferry.
If I hadn't given my ticket to your mother…
Then…
That's why,
you should never forgive me.
Hate me, blame me all you want…
...and one day, when you get tired of hating me…
Then please just forget.
Because I'll remember, and take all your pain…
MY FIRST LOVE
But isn't that your favorite book?
Time to put it away,
because I'm not going to read it anymore.
Don't tell me you forgot about me?
-Did you see Ji-su? -Seeing her now.
She's overworking herself again, without even eating.
Spend just one day with me?
You're asking me to take Ji-su off the island?
There was this friend…
...this is where we departed, without even a goodbye.
I don't understand what you mean.
I thought you liked Ji-su.
It was nice, meeting you.
Because now I know I'll grow up not so bad.
I'm going back to 2007.
You look aside, the seat is vacant.
You will stand in front.
Right here.
She will be sleeping.
You look at her.
She looks somewhat attractive.
Again.
When you get in, say nothing.
Stop saying nonsense.
Saying nonsense is the best way heat up the mood!
Please cut this off!
Pretend you're bad at acting.
Cut!
I can memorize up to 12 times table.
6 times 8?
Ah, I mean up to 10 times table.
That was bearable.
If it's soda, you get a flick.
Are you sure?
Wow!
- It's soda! - See? I told you!