Who were you with?
Never mind. Sorry.
What did you do today?
I waited for you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for being late.
What are you doing?
I'll leave now.
- What? - I won't come here again.
What do you mean?
I'm okay now.
Let's break up.
Then why have you stayed here all along?
I expected you...
to embrace me warmly one last time.
So what now?
Are you good?
Yes, thank you.
Stop it. Enough is enough.
- I'm sorry. - No, this is too tough for you.
I'll stop here.
Goodbye.
What do you think you're doing?
Why do you only do as you please until the moment we break up?
You put me through so much.
It was so tough for us to break up.
Then you showed up and made it tough again.
And we spent a few days in trouble.
But you're good now?
Why do you always do as you please? Why?
- I'm sorry. - You're sorry for what?
What? What are you sorry for?
You say you're sorry and you do something to be sorry for again.
Do you think...
I'm a joke every single time?
I hated to see you scream.
But I guess I did that to you again.
I never thought you were a joke.
I'm sorry.
When we first fall in love,
we start off without knowing a lot of things about the other.
Among the things you don't know, there are good and bad sides.
But it's never easy to have more good sides than bad ones.
On top of that, bad sides tend to look a bit fancier,
so the truth is that it stands out much more.
So of course, you're bound to be disappointed.
Compromise. Fail. Compromise again. Then fail again.
It's a process of continuous failure.
Getting to know someone is...
probably an endless streak of variables.
In the end, love is a war of variables.
And so is a drama.
(Episode 15)
We only have two episodes left. No way.
We don't have anything else to watch.
Isn't "My Country" on air after this?
You're right. I'm glad.
Gosh, why is this drama only 16 episodes long?
I hope it gets extended.
Hey, what about the writer?
If we write 35 pages per episode, 16 episodes mean 560 pages.
If you include the drama proposal and the synopsis, it's over 600.
And if you include the edits, it becomes infinitely long.
Have you ever hurt your wrist trying to write something?
Why are you getting worked up?
No idea. It suddenly happened.
This afternoon, actress Jeong Ji Hyun...
fell from a horse while practicing.
She was seriously injured as she broke her leg.
Jeong has been practicing passionately to act out...
horseback riding scenes in her new drama,
but because she fell from the horse,
she broke her leg and has to wear a cast for a month.
Her new drama was scheduled to be aired on JBC,
- a new drama by Jung Hye Jung. - What's going to happen now?
That drama will be postponed.
What about her slot?
The TV station announced...
that they will postpone the production until Jung is better.
Hey, what are you doing, sitting here with such a face?
Isn't this the most appropriate?
- I broke my lead role's leg. - Are you kidding me?
It's not your fault.
The director is responsible, but it didn't happen because of you.
What? That's weird.
That's how it is. Directors are supposed to be weird.
The actors and production crew will only look to you on set.
You're the director, so they're looking at your face and mouth...
to see how you feel and what you're going to say.
If you're asleep...
Well, I guess you can sleep. But if you look like a loser,
it means you turn your actors and your crew into losers too.
Don't you know that? You're a director.
Don't you?
Come to my room.
What are you talking about?
What do you mean?
We just want to switch airtimes for Hwan Dong's drama and yours.
How can I pull up the schedule by two months?
I just got my cast and crew together...
and our set is still under construction.
What do you mean, start shooting?
You can start with the outside scenes.
We aren't ready at all.
- Do it as you go. - How can I do it as I go?
What can they do? His lead actress got hurt. She can't shoot.
I thought she's out for a month. Then he can begin with others.
Even if she takes off her cast, she won't be able to walk well.
And the lead role is in every scene. There's a limit to what he can do.
What about our limit?
If we begin shooting now, we'll practically end up going live.
It's not the first time you've done that. Come on.
The situation is different. What about the legal working hours?
We can finally work like humans.
What now? Should we change the law or something?
Should we start a protest saying, "We want to work 100 hours a week"?
Don't be so scary.
Don't you see who's scared right now?
Whatever. The decision was made from the above.
You're a veteran. You should...
step up and do your part for the company.
You looked down on me because I never get good ratings.
- I was just joking. - At this point?
Whatever. This can't work. I can't do this.
You say, "I can't do this." But you'll get moving...
because you're a part of an organization.
Do you want to make a bet and see if you'll end up doing this or not?
My gosh.
You aren't just a loser.
You're like a corpse.
You're going to turn your cast and crew members...
into visitors for your funeral.
It's your fault. You broke her leg. It's all your fault!
If you had to put her on a horse, you should've put her on a fake one.
Why did you put her on a real horse? How can you do that?
Why are you spacing out? You're a loser, you jerk!
Why was the main character's hobby horseback riding?
It could've been arranging flowers or mowing the lawn, just to be safe.
If someone was bound to get hurt,
mowing the lawn couldn't be all that safe either.
You've never been infected with tsutsugamushi, have you?
Well, I guess it's not that bad to finish writing the whole drama...
before we begin.
I'm more used to editing the script after seeing the viewers' response.
- What about the script? - I have more time now.
- What about Ji Hyun? - I visited her.
What about that jerk, Mr. So?
Mr. So... What?
What? What now?
I thought you were worried about the drama.
Why are you suddenly asking me about Mr. So?
What? Well, that's because you keep...
drinking with him these days.
What's wrong with that?
It's nice that I get to have some free time now.
Why do you keep drinking with a guy like that...
when you're working on something important?
What kind of guy is he?
Are you okay...
- with a guy like Mr. So? - Yes, of course.
Why?
Why are you getting angry?
I like him because he's nice to me.
He's nice to you?
He's nice to everyone he meets.
That's his job.
He's nice to all the writers and directors.
That's his job! Don't you know that?
- I know that already! - You know that already?
Are you serious?
And you still like him just because he's nice to you?
It's because you're a famous writer.
Are you going to like everyone who is nice to you?
Aren't we old enough...
to have a good judge of character?
I can't believe you like him just because he's nice to you.
Then why don't you be nice to me instead?
How are we going to interpret this?
If the chief director comes out first,
it's just a quarrel.
If Ms. Jung comes out first, that means it's romance.
It's like a lovers' quarrel...
where the woman runs away feeling embarrassed.
The typical scene where the guy follows the woman and hugs her?
Then the woman keeps hitting the guy's chest...
and ends up hugging him back.
Darn it!
How could she talk to the chief director that way?
How dare she?
My gosh!
You want me to be honest?
Yes, tell us how you feel...
about working with So Min.
Just relax and tell us how you honestly feel.
- You want me to be honest? - Yes, just be honest.
She's annoying.
It's like she's having a bad day.
She's always so angry in the car. But I have feelings too, you know.
It's really annoying.
You can't be that honest.
But you asked me to be honest.
Is this part of the documentary?
Then do you think I'm shooting this to keep it as a personal souvenir?
I'm really sorry. Can you please delete it?
You look serious.
The shoot's going to start earlier than expected.
I don't think that's why you look so serious.
Do you have a problem with the script?
- I have a problem with Min Joon. - What?
He keeps socializing with the actress at his agency.
How should I put this? You seem very serious.
But I just can't seem to trust you.
Let me tell you what he did.
Yes, the agency is more focused on your popularity...
than the popularity of the drama.
Are you serious? So friendly, aren't you?
Oh, right. Of course.
But that's just work.
Why would he compliment her looks if it's just work?
I read the scenario.
You're just the right person for the part, Seon Ju.
You don't need any training because you were a dance major.
And you worked out diligently, so you have a nice physique.
Yes, exactly.
- No, it's okay. - You sound really close to her.
- No, I'm on your side. - Her side?
If you want me to choose between the movie and the drama,
I'd choose the movie.
And the production company wants to cast you, so we still have time.
There's no need to rush.
Why do you sound so unconfident? You're doing fine.
You received two amazing opportunities,
so we should both think about what's right for you.
Hey!
I said, let's think about it!
How many times do I need to repeat myself?
Is this really important enough to call me in the middle of the night?
This is what you're concerned about?
How can you call yourself an actress?
Don't call me so late at night!
I'm going to hang up now!
So that's what angered you?
He definitely talked to her as if he cared about her personally.
I'm not really sure, but isn't Min Joon trustworthy?
You have no idea how well he flirts.
Women will throw themselves at him.
I'm going to kill that brat.
Why would you kill her if Min Joon's the one who flirts?
Don't try to get logical with me.
Gosh, this is so annoying. I didn't think of the fact...
that he'll be working with other actresses.
Should I bring him back to our agency?
I wonder if he's with her right now.
(Min Joon)
(Donation Angel Chairman Kim sent you a photo.)
(Donation Angel Chairman Kim)
Delete them right now.
What?
What are you doing?
(Delete them right now.)
(What are you doing?)
Just delete them.
I asked you what you're doing.
I was going to send them to my niece.
Her name's Eun Jung.
Delete them right now.
Don't order me around.
I deleted them.
No, you didn't.
You're the one who sent the photos.
It's because your name is Eun Jung. Hurry up and delete them.
I said I deleted them already.
(It's because your name is Eun Jung. Hurry up and delete them.)
(I said I deleted them already.)
No, you didn't.
What's he saying?
- What's wrong? - What?
Nothing. It's just work.
Just a second.
Delete them right now.
I'm with So Min right now. Should I show them to her?
No.
Then say, "Delete them, please."
(Then say, "Delete them, please.")
Delete them, please.
Say, "Thank you."
(Say, "Thank you.")
Thank you.
From now on, talk to me nicely like this.
Okay. Did you delete everything?
Should I just show them to her?
I'm sorry.
- You seem to be enjoying your work. - Yes.
It's Director Yeller.
My gosh, he must be crazy.
What is this?
Is he on drugs?
Wait a second. Why does he send you these kinds of photos?
He was supposed to send them to his niece.
His niece's name is Eun Jung.
But still, that means your name...
was on the top of his chat list.
That's because we met for an interview.
Oh, right.
Hey, can you send me these photos?
This is crazy.
I can't believe he's stuck out his tongue and posed for a photo.
He really likes children.
He donates every penny he earns.
And he eats at the orphanage because he thinks it's a waste to buy rice.
He really is a weirdo.
Yes, he's weird but likable.
No, he's weird but nice.
Never mind. He's just weird.
Send me the photos so I can make fun of him.
No, I finally have something to use as his weakness.
I'll send them to you after I do a proper interview.
But you already interviewed him.
They were all short answers. There's nothing I can use.
Then hurry up and do the interview...
so I can show him those photos every time he yells at me.
Okay.
How many episodes can you finish?
I'll be able to finish 10 episodes before the shoot begins.
We actually have a lot more free time...
than we initially expected, so we're okay.
But I'm worried about the shoot.
I won't do a lousy job just because we're in a hurry.
There's no need for you to worry about the shoot.
You just need to keep your pace and continue to work on the script.
I'm good at what I do.
Trust that comes naturally without having to beg for it.
That's what this might seem like, but there are always variables.
You said the same thing right before the presentation.
That's the one thing I can't do.
I just don't seem to get better.
It's time to go to the general meeting.
Let's go.
Jae Hoon, you should go first.
I need to talk to Ms. Lim about the script.
- Okay. - See you.
- Is that okay with you, Ms. Lim? - Of course.
- Let's go, Director Son. - Okay.
- See you later. - See you later.
- Bye. - See you.
The assistant director will be joining us tomorrow.
And I have some requests for the assistant writer.
We're tight on schedule, so we checked the overall script.
They're all going to be mentioned...
when the script goes through an official review anyway.
But this is...
If we get rid of all this, it'll ruin the drama.
I've already done this before.
Isn't it okay to say "scumbag"?
- You can't say that to a person. - And a monologue is okay?
Yes, but it can't be used repeatedly.
"That jerk. That fool. That mean punk."
Is that how it needs to be?
This is all just a process...
to make the world a better place...
Haven't you seen elementary school kids swear these days?
Those kids are worse than adults.
No one swears on TV, but that didn't change them.
Let's just use all kinds of swear words on TV.
Let's make it seem revolting. That'll prevent them from swearing.
I think that could make this world a better place.
Yes, exactly. In order to make this world a better place,
let's make them watch TV.
Let's swear only on TV.
I'm not the person...
you should be trying to convince.
Gather a group of people who agree with you.
Then go protest it,
at the KCC,
at the Blue House, or the National Assembly.
Or make a petition at the petition board of the Blue House website.
It'd be faster that way.
If I made a petition so that people could swear on TV...
and it became a social issue, how many would agree on it?
Another petition might be made then.
Asking for writer Lim Jin Joo's forced retirement.
It'd have the Blue House's response...
with more than 200,000 people's support.
- I'd be forced to retire then. - Right.
I want to try it somehow.
The shoot is just around the corner. Don't think such scary thoughts.
And since the schedule is tight,
please finish writing scripts by each deadline.
We'll be very grateful as we go on with our work.
One more thing.
This is about product placement.
See if you can include these products in the scripts.
I'm hoping and trusting that you will.
No.
- Ms. Lim? - No.
What kind of friends are we?
Friends like any others.
We're still friends, so I'll count on you.
How lovely.
- Goodness. - I'll be off now.
We're going with Jun Jo Moon Soo for the musical director.
We haven't discussed his pay yet, so I'm heading to Plan D right now.
And I'll finalize the contracts for head staff within this week.
Yes.
Okay, bye.
(In Gook's Dad)
Hello?
What?
In Gook has no time this week.
Why do you always ask at the last minute?
We're busy too.
What?
It's harder to write now that we're running out of time.
I know, right? Same here.
I don't like it for some reason. It's too ordinary.
I guess it's really the beginning. Aren't you nervous?
Aren't I good at acting like I'm relaxed?
Yes, you're doing great at hiding your feelings.
I'm often reminded of Ms. Jung these days.
"What must I do at times like this? What would she do if it was her?"
"How did she deal with it?"
She was annoying, but her nagging was quite useful.
Right.
Let's try to remember...
what she said.
You don't have much trouble when you write it.
But after you're done, you read it over again and find it so ordinary.
If you think it's special, it means your senses are wrong.
You aren't special. You're ordinary. That's a given.
Don't be distracted. You're wrong.
So what should you do?
You revise it. Writing gets better through revisions no matter what.
If it's the other way around, you should quit being a writer...
because it means you have no talent.
So what do you need from now on?
My personal ability?
That's too obvious.
Do you think I'm trying to say something one dimensional?
Appropriateness of giving up.
You need time.
Time to rewrite.
What do you need in order to secure more time?
- You need to be diligent. - And?
And?
Gosh, it's hard.
- Guts. - Guts?
Don't let anyone intimidate you. Act up.
They're anxious like you anyway.
Think about how to revise your writing...
if you have time to be anxious.
But I'm the exception.
- Let's just write. - Okay.
Let's just have faith in the director.
- Our director. - Okay.
We revised the floor plan of the set.
We need your confirmation by today to meet the schedule.
I said...
I wanted a good view of its living room from the entrance.
A good view of how much?
What do you mean? The house isn't even that big.
I want a good view of the living room.
The living room?
I see. A good view of the living room.
Director Son, this is the list of vehicle scenes.
Are we filming them on a tow truck or on the set?
- On set for scenes with lines. - It means everything.
- On set on hot days. - It's summer.
- On set. - I see.
A drama should be shot on set.
On set.
Here are the outfit concepts for Joo Yeon and Shin Ae...
sent by the stylist.
I don't want anything dolled up. Make it natural.
No dolling up, natural. Got it.
This is the hairstyle concept. What do you think?
I don't want anything dolled up. Make it natural.
- No dolling up, natural. Got it. - Okay.
We're filming scenes 24 and 25 of episode 1 on the same day, right?
- Yes. - How about scenes 34 and 35?
- Different days? - Different days.
Can I go to the toilet?
- Next. - What kind of flowers...
are we using for scene 40, episode 1?
- Pretty flowers. - How many?
- Enough. - Do you want them to be wrapped...
in plastic or paper?
That's hard.
- Which wig for Shin Ae's makeover? - The right one.
Which design for Kyung Jae's tattoo on his back?
I wanted it to be trendy, the size of two fingers,
but then I was swayed by a gangster-style one,
so I want it to be somewhere in between the two.
What should we eat for lunch?
Something you crave.
Regarding the swear lines in scene 33 of episode 2,
are we going to revise it or beep it out?
- We'll mute it. - How?
In a way that inspectors find it hard to judge...
when it's obvious the character is swearing.
I want them to be confused about whether to give a warning or not...
until the last episode of the drama.
How many lanes will Dong Woo run across in scene 6 of episode 3?
Six lanes.
We won't be able to get permission for that much.
- Five lanes. - That either.
Four lanes.
- Three. - Okay.
You mentioned pretty flowers earlier.
What kind of pretty flowers did you mean?
And you mentioned enough earlier.
How many flowers...
I'll have them wrapped in paper.
What about dinner?
Something you crave, I said.
(Chat rooms)
- Soo Hee. - What?
- Something is strange. - What is it this time?
I've decided to write...
- five pages a day. - And?
It's around 40 pages per episode,
- so eight days should be enough. - Right.
But why am I still working on it even after 15 days?
Because you didn't stick to your decision.
Oh, okay.
I've been working for hours today. Why haven't I finished even a page?
Why am I spending the whole day over a single line?
Because you're having such thoughts.
It's 6pm. Let's leave work.
You're leaving work when you haven't finished five pages?
I decided to leave work at 6pm.
So why are you sticking to that decision only?
Well, here goes nothing. Bye.
What are you saying?
Well, well.
He's leaving me unattended because he's busy.
Should we make ID cards...
- for broadcasting station workers? - Yes, we should.
- Do we put their photos in there? - Yes.
ID pictures?
What else can we use? Their family pictures?
It seems they use selfies too, so I wondered...
Let's take a five-minute break.
- How about some coffee? - Okay.
- What do you say? - Treat us to it.
- Hello? - I crave Bum Soo.
That's a good phenomenon.
I guess the same phenomenon isn't happening to you.
Come on. I'm going crazy right now. Can't you hear my anxious voice?
Not really.
My hands shook due to lack of sugar in the morning,
and now, my hands shake because I need more of Jin Joo.
This hand tremor is becoming a chronic condition.
But what can I do? I have to work. Because it's our work.
Don't try to cover your situation with that sweet talk.
You say that every time.
Okay, I'll let you continue with the meeting.
Don't skip dinner. Have a nice meal.
Don't forget to release your fart,
Captain Fart.
Yes.
Do that for dinner.
Okay. I'll call you later.
You're free to laugh.
What's wrong?
Why do you keep staring at me?
He doesn't want to see this?
Is that possible?
Fine, I'll approach this like a man.
I told you not to come to my workplace.
Han Joo...
I wouldn't have come if you asked me to.
Do you still not know me?
Why should I know you?
I know a great cafe nearby.
I do too.
Someone give him a ticket.
I can't stay here for long. Make it quick.
Let's get some coffee first.
You can order as we talk.
Take a look at this.
Did you call me here to show off your house?
I built a house on Jeju Island.
There's too much fine dust here.
It just made me feel really bad...
to think that In Gook would...
run around and play here.
Are you saying you'll take In Gook from me?
Do you want to die? Do you want me to kill you here?
You changed a lot.
You look great.
How can I take him from you?
Well, I'm saying...
What if...
- we live together? - What?
I mean, I know I can't just say I'm sorry...
and be forgiven for what I did in the past.
So from now on,
I was thinking that I could perhaps make up for that.
And of course, it could only happen if you would give me another chance.
Why are you suddenly acting like this?
It didn't happen suddenly. I thought about it for a long time.
So why did you think about this for a long time?
I do not trust you at all.
You would have to be the most sincere...
to get me to even think about listening to you.
Well, let me be frank.
I am...
a bit ill.
I'm not sure...
if I can recover.
What is this?
You're the worst.
Because you're ill?
After everything?
I'm sorry.
I'm so shameless.
Do you need a caregiver?
It's not like that.
I have enough money to get a caregiver.
Fine, let me hear you out.
What's your illness? Will you die?
Well...
Why do you do this to me?
Why...
What are you doing to my life?
What did I ever do to you?
I'll make sure I get treated. I can do that.
I have to change my constitution to be freed of rhinitis.
I heard it's tough to fully recover from this.
Rhi...
- Rhinitis? - Yes.
It got worse and worse,
so I can't use toilet paper because it has too much dust.
I can only use tissue paper.
And it costs quite a lot.
And I began to think that it's all because of fine dust.
I talked to someone like you for far too long.
It's my fault. Yes.
Goodbye.
We're not done talking.
What's wrong?
I truly meant when I said I wanted to get back with you.
[VIU Ver] jTBC E15 'Be Melodramatic' "Love is a War of Variables" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Goodness.
I'm sorry.
I'm Ms. Hwang's subordinate at work.
My job is to take care of what she couldn't resolve.
You can sue me.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I followed you because I was worried.
Why were you worried?
You know, everything that is weird happening to you right now.
You're right. It's weird.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have done that impulsively to In Gook's father.
Don't mention it.
He's a guy who's good at avoiding things and running away.
He's a tough guy to beat up, so great job.
What if he really sues you?
If he does, I guess that's that.
How can you hit a person to make him fall down like that?
You know, his jaw.
His jaw?
Hit him right under the jawline.
Anyway, that's my position on this.
I can't let you go, Ms. Hwang.
Thanks.
Make sure you hold onto me tightly so that I won't leave.
Okay.
Is that your manly approach?
Yes, because men are weak when it comes to pretty women.
I mean, I'm pretty enough,
but because of the situation, I have to look prettier.
What's the situation?
Work is taking away my boyfriend.
It's a serious situation.
Is that serious?
Yes, because men put in a lot of meaning into working.
"I'm allowed to do this because I'm working."
That's a strong and reasonable opinion.
Why do they do that?
It's like the instinct that's left from the era when we used to hunt.
Why do instincts not care about the time and age?
Tell those instincts to keep up.
Okay, I can have a talk.
- I put In Gook to sleep. - Thanks.
No beer?
Something definitely happened to her, didn't it?
You're right. Something happened.
But I'll tell you after I figure it out.
My gosh, he's not the only one who has a job.
- Hey, Jin Joo. - Are you still at the office?
Yes, I was looking for a few reference clips for the shoot.
- Gosh, it's late. What did you do? - I don't know.
You don't know what you did?
That's right. I want to sleep now. Let's hang up.
You must be tired. Goodnight, then.
My gosh, this is really not good.
Okay, fine.
I'll be really nice and let him off the hook.
What a fool.
I heard we'll be starting with the outdoor shots.
So we urgently went and took some photos.
This is the alley in front of Joo Yeon's house.
Wait a minute. That's...
- Can you go back? - Okay.
- The one before that. - Okay.
I saw that photo when we were working on our last drama.
Are you reusing it?
Gosh, I must've opened the wrong folder.
Don't lie to me. I saw the title of our drama before you opened it.
I must've named it wrong.
We also need to talk about the visual concept of the drama.
Let's schedule another meeting for that.
So Min's currently shooting a documentary.
Is it okay to let her shoot the documentary...
while she shoots the drama?
Yes, as long as it's not released before our drama airs on TV.
Okay. And you'll need a B Team due to the tight schedule.
Do you have anyone in mind?
Yes, I do.
Hey, I want you to be my B Team.
Are you serious? I can't do that.
- Just do it. We don't have time. - But...
Don't get on my nerves. Just be quiet.
I'm glad you decided to acknowledge...
Yes, I acknowledge that you have a lot of free time.
I'm about to go crazy right now, so please don't talk to me.
Okay, fine.
Bum Soo.
Can you listen to something that's on my mind?
It's about Da Mi, isn't it? Is she the only thing that's on your mind?
Yes, I just want to know...
why it's so hard to reach her at night.
Why don't you just ask her?
- She told me she slept. - There you go.
Can't we talk on the phone before we go to bed?
One time, we were texting, but she wouldn't answer her phone.
- What was that about? - I don't know.
She started nitpicking and told me that she's upset.
Then make sure she can't nitpick next time.
- I guess I have to be perfect. - Yes.
Why don't you just talk to her? Ask her why she keeps doing that.
I already tried that. But she always wins the conversation.
I always end up apologizing.
All I want to know...
is why she won't answer my calls.
I don't know. How am I supposed to know that?
Hey, you and I...
both get treated well here because we're directors.
But once we're out of here,
we're just two guys who are nothing but losers.
But you're better than me. You're A Team, and I'm B Team.
Make it sound like it's my story and ask Da Mi what she thinks.
She won't even know it's about her, and she'll start telling you stuff.
My gosh, I'm pretty sure she'll know it's about her.
Da Mi loves to gossip. It's highly possible that she won't know.
I agreed to be in charge of the B Team for Bum Soo's project.
Are you okay with that?
He's going crazy because his schedule got moved up.
So he probably needed someone he could trust for his B Team.
What kind of trust?
I think he's having problems with his girlfriend on top of everything.
That's what happens when the director and writer...
start dating before they're done with the drama.
What is it? What's wrong? What kind of problems?
Never mind. It's none of my business.
What are you talking about? It's about your friend's love life.
I read 26 magazines every month. I'm a pro at this. Tell me.
It's not a big deal. He just can't seem to reach her at night.
At first, he just thought she fell asleep.
That's such a common issue. It's so obvious already.
- Really? - People don't answer for no reason.
It's because they're in a situation where they can't pick up.
But when someone doesn't answer at night,
it's because of three reasons.
Three reasons?
It's because they're sick, dead, or they just don't care.
They're sick, at a funeral, or they just don't care?
Yes, but who's sick all the time? Who always goes to funerals?
And why wouldn't they care about the person they're dating?
None of that makes any sense.
Then what could it be?
It means they did something they can't tell.
It means they either drank with other guys...
or went clubbing.
- Did I just fall into your trap? - It depends on how you feel.
Yes, that's me.
It's because I drank.
I make appointments at the end of each season.
I couldn't cancel all of them. And we just started dating.
So if I bailed on my friends, I'd end up with a bad reputation.
That's why I lied and didn't answer your calls.
I'm sorry. I won't do that again.
Okay. It's fine.
- It's totally understandable. - Don't get disappointed.
- Okay. - Get to work, B Team.
Okay.
I feel uneasy but relieved at the same time.
I feel relieved but uneasy at the same time.
I won this time around, but why do I feel like I lost?
(Director Son)
Are you busy?
I'm in a meeting. I'll call you once I'm done.
- It's 6pm. - I'm going to work as well.
It's not like I don't have anything to do.
What are you talking about?
(Director Son)
Hey, Director Son.
What are you doing, Ms. Lim?
I'm working.
I'm sorry.
- For what? - For not asking you earlier.
I'm upset that you already know why I'm upset.
Yes, I know. I totally understand. Let me apologize.
Forget it. What are you doing right now?
I was watching the audition clips, and I didn't know how late it was.
- Did you eat? - No.
Then should we eat something nice and go for a walk?
I'll think about it.
Thank you.
Done with work.
You just need to be nice. You don't need to be shy.
Oh, really? Come inside.
Every time I look into So Min's eyes,
it makes me feel like she's asking me questions.
How should I put it?
She looks like a kid who's naive and full of curiosity.
But instead of asking grown-ups for answers,
she's a bright kid who wants to find the answers herself.
She's very pure to begin with, and she loves her job.
I feel grateful that I get to work...
with someone like her.
You did great.
Thank you.
I said I deleted them.
- No, you didn't. - I did.
Do you want some beer?
Don't think of pulling anything.
It's not that I'm trying to save money.
I found a delicious drinking snack in the studio.
It's dried smelt.
Here you go.
It's good.
You want me to pack some for you? I have a lot in the studio.
Being nice really suits you. Do you know that?
It better. I'm trying my best to act.
It's very uncomfortable,
but I'm enduring it with superpowers.
What's the big deal about those photos? They were cute.
I hate being cute.
You like children, but you hate cute things?
I hate myself being cute.
- That's cute. - No.
- How cute. - Darn it.
Can't you be kind at times like this?
Yelling and swearing won't make anything better.
I can't control myself.
So I'm going to a place where people can't understand what I'm saying.
That's not the problem of language.
It's your energy that people feel.
Africa.
What?
People won't recognize it there.
I'm going to leave for Africa.
To meet kids, right?
This time, I'm going to stay until I get sick of seeing them.
I'm saving some money to do that.
That's impossible. You donate all your money.
I actually wanted to ask you something.
Back at the orphanage, well...
It was so easy to breathe.
What's there to ask?
You just feel what you feel.
I see.
- Thank you. - For what?
I don't know. I'm just grateful.
Then...
Gosh.
It's nothing to be obsessed with.
Goodness.
Here.
I deleted them all.
What about the copies?
Oh, come on. We aren't filming a crime movie or anything.
I'm done drinking. I'll be off now.
Delete them from your memory too.
(Lee So Min)
Director Kim...
(Lee So Min)
- How fast can you run a 100m dash? - 15 seconds.
That's very fast.
You were sulking since yesterday, weren't you?
No.
That word makes me seem petty.
How else should I describe it then?
In a similar context...
"I have a negative view of you."
Oh, I see.
So you're upset.
I was so busy confirming thousands of issues.
That's an excuse.
I don't get why this is an excuse.
I worked. It's not that I was doing some kind of club activity.
It's not that I had a drink either.
I still spare time to see you in the midst of my busy schedule.
Spare time?
Is that offensive?
You and I are very busy right now.
Isn't it rather cool to spare time for each other in such a situation?
I don't want to be someone...
whom my boyfriend spares time for.
Should we not meet then?
Meeting or not isn't important.
It's frustrating.
Of course, we can't meet if we're too busy.
But we're sparing time to meet like this because we hate it.
That's not what I mean.
Whether we meet or not,
our intention is what's important.
I don't want it to be like sparing time to handle...
piled-up laundry.
How could you say that?
Why would you put it that way?
Laundry? Handle?
You know we're both busy. Why do you get upset all the time?
What?
All the time?
I've never been upset.
It's the first time.
You're right.
Am I replacing your ex-girlfriend?
I made it sound so.
I was wrong. It's my mistake.
I'm sorry.
I started from my own starting line.
Right.
I can't help but feel...
disappointed in you today.
Bye.
Jin Joo.
I'm sorry, Jin Joo.
If humans don't repeat the same mistakes,
you just have to go out with someone with much experience in dating.
Then again, there must be a reason why they have dated a lot of people.
Gosh. Let's not lose to variables.
His good sides are more than his bad sides.
Put more effort into following me, won't you?
- What? - Why are you falling behind?
I thought the situation was going to go like,
"I fall behind, we part ways here for today,"
"I regret it all night long, and then I apologize tomorrow."
- Come to me. - What?
Do as I say.
- Do I go to you right now? - Should I go then?
Must I go there myself to forgive you?
What is this?
It feels like cheating death without much effort.
I'm this kind of person.
Consider yourself lucky.
I thought I must have saved the country in a past life...
to be able to go out with you, but it wasn't true.
I must've been a hero who saved something even more valuable.
Goodness, hero? Look how happy you are.
I'll never do that again.
You better not. You were going to do that again?
It's something In Gook shouldn't hear,
so let's all whisper from now on.
I met his dad.
He wants to get back together.
I'm thinking about it.
How can you even think about it?
Are you actually thinking about doing this?
I should have killed him back then.
Goodness, you're really thinking about it. Are you insane?
Don't even think about it. You can swear at him and let it go. Stop.
He was way too quick.
Don't be so harsh about this.
Keep thinking because it's over. Don't do it.
If you keep thinking, I'll stop seeing you.
Why are you overreacting?
How can I not think about this?
But why? Do you still have feelings for him?
- Come on, no way. - Then why?
Come on, everyone. We're too worked up.
Calm down.
Here's my take.
Well, yes. You have In Gook.
I know that you can't be concerned only about yourself.
This isn't just about herself, she's allowed to put her first.
That means I'm only thinking about myself.
- It's different! - How is it different?
It's different! Anyway, you have to stop thinking about this absurdity.
Forget it. This time, I'll hit him from the back.
Forget it, I'm coming with you. Let's get him front and back.
Hey! Why aren't you concerned about me?
You two are only talking about how you feel.
Have you ever had a kid who's that big now?
Have you tried raising a kid without his dad?
Have you thought about this from my perspective?
What about In Gook?
Did you think about his life and how he will be affected?
Hey, you'll make us sad if you put it like that.
We're all concerned about him too.
If you're concerned,
you need to hear me out if I'm seriously thinking about it.
Why are you telling me that it's wrong to consider this?
It all depends on the person. That guy isn't sane!
Don't badmouth him like that.
Hey, are you bashing on me to take his side?
People can change over time, as they age, can't they?
If he changed, would he suddenly come and want to get back with you?
He never did any work beforehand!
Is that what you call good manners? Did he change?
Why do you keep seeing him in a bad light?
- Because he is bad! - He's a jerk!
People couldn't change that much.
What he did to you can never change!
I brought the kid up to this day, and he wants to do what now?
Tell him to stop talking nonsense.
- There's no way I'll live with him. - Of course, you won't!
One second. Wait.
You need to talk more quietly. He might wake up.
Oh, we are talking quietly.
Something got weird.
Yes, they became a team after fighting for a while.
I mean, did you two form an alliance...
in a swordfight?
What is this?
Why do you suddenly take my side?
I mean,
I'm not looking to find my happiness from a man.
Of course, you shouldn't.
But I suddenly feel weird because you changed sides...
so quickly.
But I kind of want to date someone.
You know, getting all cute with a guy and going on dates.
I got you.
And you know, do something sexy too.
Is that not it?
What do you mean? You like those things the most.
Anyway, I do not want...
to get back with that jerk,
not even this much.
Well, I guess things are...
moving in the right direction, but it's weird.
Why did this happen?
Because of this wench. Then why didn't you say so?
You're making me look weird for swearing and getting angry.
You know,
I thought I should act as if I thought about it...
to feel not as bad for In Gook.
So you used me to not feel bad...
for In Gook?
You're getting crazier as you age.
It's because she lives with you.
Anyway, while we're at it,
to be honest,
there's a guy I've been seeing.
Man, I'm getting hungry.
Why did I get angry?
- Are you that happy? - What is this?
(Compromise, fail)
(Compromise again. Then fail again.)
(It's a process of continuous failure.)
(Getting to know someone is...)
(probably an endless streak of variables.)
(In the end, love is a war of variables.)
(What's there to ask?)
(You just...)
(feel what you feel.)
(I thought I must have...)
(saved the country in a past life...)
(to be able to go out with you,)
(but it wasn't true.)
(I must've saved something even more valuable.)
(Be Melodramatic)
I love you.
It wasn't a sound from a person's mouth.
You look so lovely.
- I love you. - I love you.
I love you.
You know what? When I was younger, I got lost because I didn't know.
But now, I get lost pretending like I don't know.
Let's just not know what it is until we die.
- I love you. - I love you.
Are you proposing?
I'm going to do it anyway, so I thought I should do it earlier.
- I love you. - I love you.
If he's General Manager, why does he follow you to the salon?
Do you need something?
Min Joon is mine.
- I love you. - I love you.
What do you want to hear from me?
How you really feel.
- I love you. - Do you want to come to Africa too?
Here's looking at your kid?
When you come back, I'll be gone too.
Let's meet there. You and me.
- I love you. - I love you.
Aren't you going to marry me?
I don't like putting in a wedding scene in the end.
An open ending?
Let's be together for life as we keep this temperature.
We had a delicious chat,
had delicious food, and we love deliciously too.
(Shin Ae, Dong Woo, and Kyung Jae look at Joo Yeon happily.)
(They look each other in the eyes and begin to smile softly.)
(Joo Yeon: Maybe our constitution is...)