I need to cover your face now.
What are you doing?
I can't speak now,
- so you should talk about yourself. - What?
Your story.
I...
Well, I...
Maybe I liked documentaries because of their liveliness.
Things that flow. Things that are alive.
Maybe I thought it was charming...
to save things as they are within a camera.
Why don't I remember myself in the past clearly?
When is the past that you're talking about?
What?
The past.
When is that?
The past.
What was I like when I dated you?
I did that?
Is that so?
I don't know...
how I used to be.
Please just remember me.
Not just who I am,
but how I was happy with you.
If you don't,
who's going to remember that I was such a happy person?
There comes a moment...
when the space I exist in feels smaller than my body.
It hurts so much as if I crush my body...
and put them back together to fit in that space.
That's how...
I barely manage to breathe in that space.
That's how I have to hold out.
Because I must remember you.
You're...
so awful.
(Episode 9)
I'll do it. You should go to work.
It's okay. Do you want to eat?
No, I'll do it.
It's fine.
Aren't you late?
No.
- Director Kim. - Yes, Director Son?
I just wanted to call your name. Because you're a director.
- Director Kim. - Director Kim.
- Director Kim Hwan Dong. - Gosh, please stop.
I can feel a strong energy.
You usually go, "Gosh, please stop."
- So charismatic. - "Gosh, please stop."
I can feel your energy. You're a director now.
But...
- why are you so happy? - What? Why?
Why are you so happy...
after you let me go?
I can feel your energy.
You usually go, "Why are you so happy after you let me go?
- That's your usual self. - So charismatic.
"Why are you so happy after letting me go?"
I wasn't like that.
I can feel your energy. You're a director now. You are.
"So charismatic. I can feel your energy."
Have some tofu, Director Kim.
Gosh, the TV station must be built on cursed land.
Hey, let's have some smoothie. He'll buy.
I quit eating dessert.
Then just buy us some. You don't have to have any.
Do you know any weaknesses of mine that I would have to do that?
You always made us buy your food, which is a huge weakness.
I think it's about time that you bought us something.
It's about time I got a different job.
No one wants you anyway.
I'm good at going somewhere uninvited.
Excuse me, I have to go to Ms. Jung's office. Please excuse me.
What? Okay. Sure.
Again? Does she have a new massage chair or something?
Why do you go there every day?
He's a bit over the top. I heard he doesn't even sleep.
His script review is longer than the drama proposal.
Is that possible?
He writes more than her assistant writers.
He's insane. Is he really jealous?
- What? - What? Nothing.
You should be his pace-maker.
What if he gets tired in the beginning?
I was like that when I first began.
It's not like that. He already got Mr. Yang to work with him.
Mr. Yang? The director of photography is Mr. Yang?
Yes.
What? He's mine!
He intercepted. He intercepted and took Mr. Yang. So charismatic.
Hey, Director Song.
- Hey, Mr. Yang! - Man, you're visiting our set?
What's up?
You know, I live nearby.
- Don't you live in Sangam? - I do.
Is Paju anywhere near Sangam?
It's a tiny country. If I can come with one bus ride, it's nearby.
Okay, sure.
You should eat. Our catering is great.
Oh, forget that.
Did you decide...
- on your next project? - What?
I'm helping out Hwan Dong. What? I thought he talked to you.
Oh, right? I told him to ask you for help.
Yes. I need to do a great job since this is his first drama.
Anyway, when are you starting?
Me? I'll start...
around the same time.
Really?
Gosh, that means Art Director Cheon can't work with you either.
Mr. Cheon? Art Director Cheon?
- And Music Director Kim Tae Seong. - Mr. Kim Tae Seong too?
I had no idea you were such a good senior.
You're amazing.
Gosh, it's because this is Hwan Dong's first drama.
You're so cool, man.
- I'm not cool. - Goodness.
(Cheon Dae Seong, 43 years old, Art Director)
- Oh, this is why you came. - I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
It's okay. The one next to that is more expensive. Break that one.
- My hand slipped. - What's wrong? Just talk to me.
My hand just slipped.
No, it didn't. I just saw your wrist moving.
- Don't do it. - You already signed the contract.
- I'm sorry. - How can you do that?
(Kim Tae Seong, 39 years old, Music Director)
What?
Well,
it's Hwan Dong's first drama, so I should help him out.
The staff members I work with are the best in the industry.
Ms. Lim, is it okay if I just let him work with them?
Sure.
Okay, I was wondering if I'm way too cool about this,
then I became quite worried about you, Ms. Lim.
Oh, you don't have to mind me.
You're very generous too.
The staff members I used to work with are the best,
but the ones we have now aren't too bad either. Don't worry.
No, I'm not worried.
Shouldn't you be a little worried, though?
Why should I be worried about that?
- Because you're the writer. - Precisely.
Oh, you'll be writing the script, but you won't be directing it,
so you're going to work separately, and only worry about your job?
Why are you nagging for not worrying after you told me not to worry?
I don't know. It's a bit odd to see how you are really not worried.
Why aren't you worried?
Because our director is Son Bum Soo.
Let's go. I have to go and look at my studio.
- What? - Don't lose your spirit...
just because he took your staff members.
No, I was cool about it and let him have them.
Okay, then. Let's go.
I'm totally fine.
What's the matter?
What?
- What do you mean? - You kept staring at me.
- No, didn't. - Oh, okay.
Is everything going well?
Yes, I'm doing my best.
Don't overwork yourself. Take it slow.
Okay.
But it's just my nature. I can't help it.
You can't help it, can you?
No, I can't.
Then I guess it can't be helped.
Keep it up.
Okay.
Ta-Da.
It's just the right size,
it has a nice view, and it's quiet.
The passcode is 1004.
You can read the instructions and change it if you want to.
Okay.
And this is the bathroom.
Hello.
What's wrong?
Your arms...
They're different.
Brace your heart. Keep it together.
Stand up straight.
I heard you don't like fluorescent lights.
Why don't you turn on the switch?
Oh, I almost forgot. I heard the ventilator's broken.
We just need to replace it with a new one.
So I brought the tools.
You're a technician today.
It's just a small skill that anyone could have.
Thank you.
This is where we're going to put your bed.
The bed will be delivered today.
And you can also work outside if you need more space.
So we ordered a table that can also be used as a dining table.
That is also scheduled to arrive today as well.
I don't want you to watch too much TV.
If you stay here for too long,
I won't be able to see my friend at home.
My gosh.
How can you be so cute?
I can't get angry at you.
I love you.
It doesn't matter.
I can't believe I finally have my own studio.
I just want to focus on that for now.
I don't want to think about anything else.
My first ever studio.
I'm proud of you.
And your head looks huge.
- No, it doesn't. - It means I'm impressed.
This is so nice.
I'm going to make sure no one messes with this place.
It's going to be my peaceful...
and cozy studio.
It's delicious.
My goodness, what did you do?
- You should've flipped it. - I thought you'd do it.
I invited everyone here.
It's going to be a party.
My goodness, my daughter finally became a writer.
I invited everyone.
Party people.
- You can't cast her. - Why not? She's popular.
I know she's popular.
But she's not good enough to take the role of a main character.
Let's go with someone new.
She's getting a lot of scripts these days.
We need to cast her before the others.
She still can't be the main character.
Why would you risk that?
You promised to trust me. Why can't you just keep doing that?
This kind of conflict is so unnecessary.
You're already starting out with a rookie writer.
It's also different from the usual kind of dramas.
The company's taking a big risk here.
You should also yield a few stuff.
I can't let you cast a rookie actress as well.
Do you really think a top star can guarantee high ratings?
Have you ever gotten zero comments on a trailer?
- They need to be popular. - We all know of a great example.
Think about the "Reply" series.
I don't care about any of that.
Then why don't you just go and work there instead?
And let's be honest.
You're not as good as Director Shin.
What? What did you just say?
- I'm not as good as Director Shin? - That's right.
Who do you think is responsible for the success of "Reply 1988"?
- Who was it? - What?
Anyway, why do you think I'm not as good as him?
Your most successful drama was a weekend drama.
And to be honest, the miniseries wasn't even that good.
I got two-digit ratings.
But it wasn't a huge hit or anything.
- Let's admit the truth. - What?
My gosh, are you serious?
You just hurt my pride.
Make this one a huge hit by casting a top star.
Then should I...
cast someone like Jeong Ji Hyun?
- That'd be great. - Okay, fine.
Make sure you cast her.
I'm Son Bum Soo.
How can he hurt my pride like that?
Director Son, what brings you to call me?
You know that I'm working on a new drama, right?
Director Son, my life practically revolves around you.
- Of course, I know that. - Give me Jeong Ji Hyun.
- I'll make it worthwhile. - My gosh, I'm sorry.
I know her schedule's free. Don't try to lie to me.
She already decided to star in Ms. Jung's drama.
She decided yesterday.
But I hear the director for that drama is a rookie.
She trusted the writer.
We have a lot of rookie actresses.
Let's meet up and have some coffee.
Darn it!
Did you guys fight?
- No. - Why?
We're on good terms.
We're not on bad terms, so that means we're good.
We're not on bad terms, right?
The ambiance isn't that friendly.
What's wrong? Don't you like the script?
I love it.
- What's the problem? - I'm not the main character.
You didn't get offered the main character?
I'm not exactly obsessed with being the main character.
I just...
To be honest...
Okay, fine. I do want to be the main character.
Am I not good at acting?
I honestly don't know the definition of good acting.
Some people enunciate,
and some people slur.
People all look and talk differently.
So how can you define if someone is good at acting?
That was smooth.
I can tell if someone's bad at acting though.
I can tell they're lying.
In that sense, you're not bad. Don't worry.
You're just beating around the bush to tell me that I'm not good, right?
I'm not in my best condition to think that far.
Did something happen?
Nothing.
The car's ready.
Do you have a new manager now?
I guess Min Joon agreed to leave.
Well...
We're not in a hurry. You don't need to run.
Okay.
And you could've just called that the car's ready.
Why did you come upstairs?
I'm sorry.
Okay, don't run.
The sound of your breathing...
worries me a little.
But that didn't mean you should stop breathing.
I told you that I'm not going to go!
She's like Angelina Jolie.
I'm going to take a break.
You can fire me if you want.
People are dying to get a job these days.
I can't believe he just did that.
Hey! I'm the CEO!
Mom.
I really yielded a lot today.
I know it might be hard, but it's your turn to yield now.
(Writer Lim Jin Joo, Studio Opening Ceremony)
I... I really can't stand this.
Back off. If you don't, I'll even start blowing balloons.
We even have flags of all nations.
How many people did you invite?
This place is too small.
We'll go with American style. Standing party.
We're throwing a standing party here?
Right.
When are you coming home?
We're having a get-together at Ms. Lim's studio. I'll be late.
You didn't tell me about this.
It was decided suddenly.
How can such a thing get decided suddenly?
Are you with that woman?
I won't be late.
(Ha Yoon)
(Call declined)
Hello, ma'am.
How many bottles of makgeolli should we buy?
Excuse me? How many did you say?
Well, okay. Bye.
What is it? How many bottles should I put in?
- We should ask the staff for help. - What?
It might be hard to cast Yoon Seo Kyung.
Why? Does she not want to do it?
The channel is strongly against casting her.
But I like her.
So you get pressure from others too.
Something like this is going to happen a lot in the future.
It's not bad to go through it in advance.
He's the head of the village where my grandma lives.
Hello, I'm Director Son Bum Soo.
Please take good care of Jin Joo.
Don't worry, sir.
Ms. Lim is great at her job.
What an unexpected vibe.
Something like this is going to happen a lot in the future.
It's not bad to go through it in advance.
I'm going to take my day off tomorrow.
Okay. That's a good idea.
You're bad at finding directions.
It's because I'm a businessman, not a traveller.
Shouldn't businessmen be better at finding directions?
When it comes to travelling, it's still a trip even if you get lost,
but when it comes to business, it's bankruptcy.
Well, it should be okay as long as you aren't too late.
I think it's there.
Welcome. You haven't been here in a long time, have you?
- Me? - Am I mistaken?
Give me a glass of draft beer.
- Do you drink in the daylight? - I don't know much about food.
I rarely visit famous restaurants like this too.
I remember just ordering a glass of draft beer first...
when I entered a restaurant on my trip to Japan.
I see. I did the same.
What is good here?
It's a ramen place, so you've got to order ramen.
They only have one thing on their menu.
Sir, we'll have 2 bowls of ramen and 2 glasses of draft beer.
Okay, thank you.
- Thank you. - Oh, I remembered.
You used to come here often with your boyfriend.
He was my regular. Did he move to another neighbourhood?
- I'm not sure. - Please enjoy.
(On October 7, 2016, Hong Dae and Eun Jung were here.)
(On October 7, 2016)
I'm ordering another glass of beer.
It's hard to watch that sober.
(On October 7, 2016, Hong Dae and Eun Jung were here.)
Sorry. I really wanted to do this.
I often make records of my business' revenue statements,
but I had no idea recording would be something this happy.
You're silly. I'm lost for words because of you.
You see, I've been recording us diligently.
I take pictures and write stuff.
This is a mobile app that allows you to leave short memos on pictures.
My account is in private mode right now,
but I'll open it to you when we get married.
I wonder when that condition will be fulfilled.
When you give me your permission.
Isn't it pretty?
Now that some buildings have been remodelled,
the remaining old buildings look prettier.
Are we here to analyse this business district?
What are you talking about? We're here on a date.
That's only an excuse.
No, it's not.
You said you're opening another restaurant.
I know you're looking for the right location.
- Come on. - Will it be a ramen place?
- I told you, it's not true. - Forget it.
Even if it's true, this is nothing to be sulky about.
Eun Jung.
Honey.
You there.
I love you.
Face the front, or you might trip.
(Simple Dish)
(Business Closure)
(Thank you for your support and we announce our closure.)
This is lonesome.
This gets really lonely.
I can't believe I get to work in such luxury.
(Contacts)
(Director Son)
I don't have much to say,
but you should check in on me from time to time.
(Is your work...)
(Is your work going...)
Is your work going well?
- Just call her. - My gosh.
Hey.
Why are you hesitating to contact the writer as the director?
Wait, do you have feelings for her?
What's with you? You're mental.
She's probably the most focused right now.
Don't you know that you must be considerate?
You were never that considerate.
Aren't you going to get a different job?
Just go somewhere even if they don't want you.
Hey, I heard Hwan Dong took your entire staff.
Man, I wish I could throw you in the psych ward.
I let him work with them because this is his first drama.
You let him, my foot.
This is getting more and more interesting.
Hey, come and work as my B-Team.
What? Wait.
Me? Why?
Now that I have to work without my usual staff, I feel...
lonely.
Even so, how can you ask me to work your B-Team? I directed two dramas,
you mental man's friend.
Your dramas always go under.
Don't you think you should be grateful for even the B-Team?
Well, that's kind of true.
Hey, Da Mi. I'm kind of stuck.
My friend, Bum Soo, asked me to be his B-Team director.
How can he do that? I'm a director too.
But I don't hate his offer.
Why don't I have any pride?
Anyway, do you think he's joking, or is he serious?
Even if he was joking, should I take it seriously...
and be his B-Team director since I have no pride?
Why are you asking that to a nutritionist?
Because I want nutritional advice.
That's sexual harassment.
Really?
Only if I hate it.
But I don't, so keep going.
It's like I have the radio on.
Do you have another story?
I like you.
- There's a theatre out front. - Yes.
There's an Indian restaurant on the first floor of that building.
I'm craving some curry.
Make a reservation there and wait.
If you buy me food, I'll show you a movie.
- Oh, okay. - It's not pricey. Don't get scared.
I can buy the entire country of India for you.
I've had a savings account since middle school.
- Jin Joo! - Jin Joo!
Come in, my comrades.
- Gosh, Writer Lim. - She's totally a writer.
Jin Joo, we got some pizza.
Hey.
We all sit and work all day, and this will make you fat.
I love it.
- We forgot to get drinks. - What drinks?
- That sounds great. - I'm sure you have some.
- No way. - I have some makgeolli.
Pizza and makgeolli?
Pizza and makgeolli is...
totally awesome.
Bring it over.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
- What? - She's insane.
Her face looked like a turtle.
- What? - When assistant writers meet up,
the main menu isn't on their table.
Their food is only there to help. They always chew on something else.
Is she serious?
She called me an errand girl.
She shouldn't say that so directly.
I thought I would learn something if I stick next to her all day.
I studied, studied some more, held out, and held out some more,
then pretty much became a private detective.
And she's really gluttonous too.
Why doesn't she offer us a bite when she gets...
some cake or bread?
She leaves us the leftovers.
Does she think she's the king? Am I a court lady in the kitchen?
I can deal with everything else,
but why can't she do her job properly?
She said she has no idea how the main character feels.
Why does she ask me?
She makes all the characters and stories,
but I have to know how they feel?
She took all the ingredients and made her dish.
How would I know where the ingredients came from?
I wrote 31 different versions of a single scene,
like some ice cream franchise.
If I have to choose a scene among 31 of them,
I can be a writer too.
And you are one. You have a studio too.
Are you showing off because you're a main writer now?
Do not speak of your petty memories of the past just for fun...
in front of the needy now that you have everything.
It's distasteful.
- The one who has everything. - The future Jung Hye Jung.
Now that I'm treated like this, I love it.
- I'm so jealous. - I'm so jealous.
I'm a success now.
It's Ms. Jung.
(Ms. Jung Hye Jung)
How is this colour?
(How is this colour?)
Ms. Jung, you look so great.
Yes, it's perfect for you.
Sa Rang, why aren't you saying anything?
Is it weird? Tell me now.
I'm sorry. I forgot to answer you...
because I was too mesmerized.
Ms. Jung, you look stunning.
What about this one? Do men like this colour?
If I was a guy, I would have asked you out immediately.
Yes, it's a colour that'll make men want to kiss you.
Kiss?
My gosh.
- Come on. - I want to kiss her with my fist.
It's such an extreme job.
My ears burned so I felt them out, and I knew it. They're together.
This is exactly why I can't let them get off together.
(Director Kim Hwan Dong)
Yes, Director Kim.
Yes, Ms. Jung.
Do you have time tonight to have dinner?
Oh, well.
Should we eat together, then?
Okay. I'll pick you up.
You'll pick me up?
Because I like your work.
Because I like you. Because I like Jung Hye Jung.
Oh, okay. You can do that.
- Okay. See you later. - Okay.
My gosh, this guy.
I mean, he's too young. What's with him?
Unbelievable.
This is annoying.
This is a bit too...
Goodness.
Yes, hello?
Yes, I'm here.
Oh, already?
You got here a bit too early.
Wait just a little. I'll get ready and be right down.
Oh, sure. You can take your time.
Okay. Sorry.
- That was quick. - Yes.
What should we eat?
I'm okay with everything.
You know, like steak?
- What, steak? - Goodness.
You like frozen pork belly. Let's get some of that, then.
- Do you know the restaurant street? - Yes.
There's a place where we go often.
- Is that all right? - Oh, sure.
Did you put on your lips?
You don't put on lips, you put on a lipstick!
The atmosphere just froze up.
And her lips are the colour of pork belly.
Frozen pork belly it is.
My gosh.
Ms. Jung was always weird, but what's with the director?
- Kim Hwan Dong? - He's very well-mannered,
handsome, and hard-working. But he's crazy.
He's all good but crazy?
He writes more than the three of us put together.
And he even comes up with more ideas than us.
He's very kind, and he has such an innocent smile.
But he turns into Donald Trump the moment the meeting begins.
He becomes so straightforward.
- He tends to be like that. - What?
No, it's nothing. Directors are all like that.
No, it's not the typical kind of stuff you see in a director.
It's as if he needs to take revenge.
Yes, something's different.
He's obviously very determined to succeed,
but there's something more to that.
Yes, exactly. We've been trained for three years to be quick-witted.
We've evolved to notice things that we don't even want to notice.
I personally think his ex-girlfriend...
- got married to someone successful. - Yes, that has to be it.
He can't fool us.
You're making it so obvious that you guys are writers.
The director's behaviour all depends on the writer.
You need to train him well.
We live in a very objective world.
Our subjective efforts can't change him.
She's right. We can't train directors.
But I'm not a typical writer, am I?
Then let me give you a mission.
What is it this time?
I want you to text Director Son right now.
"Director Son, I'm hungry. Can you buy me shrimp pizza?"
Nice. This is interesting.
His office is 20 minutes away from here.
It'll take about 20 minutes for the pizza to bake.
I'll give him an hour total to wait for the elevator and stuff too.
My gosh, he's busy getting ready for the drama shoot.
I'm not even sure if he can come or not.
My goodness, I guess you haven't trained him yet.
Okay, fine.
I sent it.
Director Son, I'm hungry. Can you buy me shrimp pizza?
I mean, right now. I'm running low on sugar!
He just read the text!
Did he just ignore your text?
I'll give you an hour starting from when he read the text.
Did he just ignore your text?
I'll give you an hour starting from when he read the text.
My gosh, I got you a bowl of unagi donburi...
because I wanted to feed you something nice.
I didn't know you guys were here as well.
It's nice to see you guys. Have you been well?
- Yes. - Yes. Hello.
Shrimp pizza?
It seems like you just had it.
It was a very thin pizza.
They wanted to eat shrimp pizza because we had bulgogi pizza.
That's totally understandable. I'll go get one right now.
No, it's okay. You're already here. We'll just order.
No, it's a lot faster to go get it myself.
You shouldn't have to wait. You can eat that while I'm gone.
My gosh, that's really not necessary.
Go ahead and have some. He got me unagi.
I'm kind of impressed.
Just open the food. That's soup! Go open it in the sink.
You didn't have to yell at me.
- Hey. - Yes?
You don't need to stand there like that.
I mean... I don't want you behind me.
(Min Joon)
The receiver's phone is turned off. You will be directed to voice mail.
You will be charged after the beep.
You're sleeping early today.
My goodness, what a good boy.
- Mom. - You're not asleep yet?
I really don't think...
I can break up with So Young.
Then you don't need to break up with her.
Do you like her that much?
- Do you like her more than me? - Yes.
Should I home school In Gook?
Does he really need to go to school?
What's wrong? Did In Gook say he's going to marry So Young?
How did you know?
I pay a lot of attention to that little kid...
so that I won't lose to him.
Hey, you impressive woman. How about a can of beer?
How was your day today?
You look tired.
I know...
that you aren't here.
I'm having a tough time.
Hug me.
I'm saying this to you guys.
I'm having a tough time.
Thank you.
Thank you, Eun Jung.
We've waited for you to say this for more than two years.
Thank you so much for telling us...
that you're having a tough time.
Should I make pasta?
You said you craved my pasta.
- We have no ingredients. - Let's go buy them.
Okay. Let me dry my hair first.
Are you sure you're doing it properly?
Yes, I am.
- Doesn't it feel good? - Yes, it feels good.
It's like a scalp massage.
(Dairy Products)
(Fresh Cream)
But you like oil pasta.
You like cream pasta.
Is it good?
Yes.
It's a bit salty.
It's okay for me.
Don't eat salty food.
I told you not to eat salty food when I'm the one who made it salty.
I'm at it again.
Do you want some beer?
Yes.
It's not a penalty.
I caught you.
You like me.
I like you.
Ha Yoon, I like you. Ha Yoon.
I like you!
(Please just remember me.)
(Not just who I am, but how I was happy with you.)
(If you don't,)
(who's going to remember that I was such a happy person?)
(But...)
(Why are you so happy after you let me go?)
(I don't have much to say,)
(but you should check in on me from time to time.)
(When it comes to travelling, it's still a trip even if you get lost,)
(but when it comes to business, it's bankruptcy.)
(It was love.)
(Be Melodramatic)
Did something bad happen? Or are you just bad at acting?
What kind of actress shows her emotions in front of the camera?
Stop annoying me.
This is enough.
She doesn't deserve to be cursed out by you!
- What? - You win.
Don't mind whether your feelings will last a day or 1,000 years.
Even if you're ready to love him for 1,000 years,
your body won't let you.
Just say something, and I'll take care of the rest.
You're pretty.
Try reading the script of Bum Soo's drama.
Are you saying she plagiarized mine?
Ms. Lim copied Ms. Jung's? No way.
Hey!
Did you bring me here so I wouldn't be able to yell?
Sort of.
I've tried so hard to write it for seven years.
I shot myself in the foot.
I enjoyed reading your script.
I only used a few things that I wrote in my journal.
Filming her memories with you,
I become jealous for some reason.
Do you have a crush on Jin Joo?
Jin Joo, not Ms. Lim?