(All characters, schools, places, companies, and other entities...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
Have some more water. I'll go get my phone.
Okay.
Hey! Hey, hurry.
Who's here?
It must be our housekeeper.
It's okay. It's all good.
Jun Woo.
Mom.
Come here.
So... You two are...
Is that why you asked me about my first love last time?
Are you two...
- You know... - Yes.
Yes, we're...
Hello, I'm Yoo Soo Bin.
Yes, hi.
Of course I know you,
Soo Bin.
I was about to tell you,
but it hasn't been long...
since we've started dating.
Right. And some stuff happened recently as well.
Congratulations, guys! Congratulations, Jun Woo.
So you two are actually going out, right?
Right?
Congratulations. Huge congratulations to both of you.
Let me have a good look at you, Soo Bin.
My son Jun Woo's first love.
Thank you for being Jun Woo's first love.
My gosh, why am I getting teary-eyed?
Gosh.
I can't believe such a cool girl like you is my son's girlfriend now.
This makes me so happy.
Thank you.
By the way, what happened, Mom?
What?
How come your lunch is exactly the same?
Let me see.
At first, I wasn't going to do it.
Soo Bin's mom was also uncomfortable with it.
But if you think about it,
it's just a job, you know.
I figured it'd be better than doing nothing during the renovations.
But I should've thought more about it from your perspective.
I made such a rash decision, didn't I?
And if Soo Bin is your girlfriend now...
What do we do? You're uncomfortable with it, right?
No, I'm fine with it.
I'm just worried that it might have been stressful for you.
No, not at all.
You know I like to drive, cook, and clean.
It's perfect for me.
My gosh, I should get going.
I have to go pick up Soo Bin's mom.
She doesn't know that you guys are going out yet, right?
No, she doesn't.
Just tell her.
I don't want you guys to hide it from anyone.
I feel bad that I know about it when she has no idea.
We'll tell her.
But maybe not right away.
Right?
You'll need some time to mentally prepare yourself.
But don't take too long, okay?
Okay.
I'm off.
I hope your shift goes well today.
Drive safely, Mom.
- I will. - Good.
Bye.
Once again, huge congratulations to you, Jun Woo.
My son's first love!
My gosh! She's his first love.
I'm in love
Bye, Mom.
Mom.
(Episode 12: Being More Mature Than Adults at the Age of 18)
You couldn't come with me because we ran into my mom.
My mom just left.
Are your hiccups completely gone?
Yes. They're gone.
I can see that.
Soo Bin.
I was on my way to the convenience store because I was worried,
but you're here.
I'm sorry. I really had no idea.
Why are you sorry?
My mom...
just works for your mom.
Are you uncomfortable with it?
I'm really okay with it.
No, I'm fine if you're okay with it.
I'm glad that my mom is fond of you.
Although I knew she'd be.
By the way, your mom is so nice.
She's like a girl.
Right?
My mom thinks we should tell your mom about our relationship.
She feels bad that she knows when your mom doesn't.
Right, I understand.
Let's go.
Thanks for walking me.
Take it easy.
I will. I'll think about you.
- I'll be off, then. - Okay.
Get going.
All right.
Bye.
- Get home safely. - I will.
What took you so long?
Where have you been?
I was at the library because of the performance assessment.
You should've called me. I would've sent the driver over.
Are you tired?
- Hey. - Hey, you need to see this.
Someone posted something strange.
(I think Ma Hwi Young in Class 3 rigged his grades.)
What is this nonsense about?
Is this rumor about Hwi Young true?
(Chan Yeol: Is this rumor about Hwi Young true?)
Come on. Why would he? He always gets the highest grades.
Maybe that's why he always gets the highest grades.
Do you think it's true?
(Maybe that's why he always gets the highest grades.)
(Do you think it's true?)
I have to say, it doesn't sound like a mere rumor.
I'll find out!
Ro Mi.
(Ro Mi left the room.)
Ki Tae, is it true?
We don't know anything for sure yet.
Let's just study.
I'm just curious.
- Yes, ma'am. - Right.
We're looking into it at the moment.
- We're not sure... - Please don't worry.
- Tell her we're looking into it. - We're looking into it now, ma'am.
Don't be too concerned.
Hello, ma'am. Right.
- I see. - We're looking into it now.
- My gosh. - That's right.
Mr. Oh, did you see this?
Yes, just now. I was in the classroom.
Ms. Bae, what are you waiting for?
Delete the post immediately.
Oh, hold on. We shouldn't just delete the post.
We have the full right...
to delete any posts that contain false information.
Yes, I'm aware. But I'm afraid it might stir up more suspicion.
We should post something official explaining the situation...
before deleting the post.
- Or... - The kids are so fast.
They've already reposted it everywhere.
- This is crazy. - All my friends know about it too.
The rumors will quiet down soon. This happened last year too.
My grandma said the rumor is usually true if you keep hearing it.
Hey, what did Hwi Young say about this?
Oh, right. You guys aren't on good terms now.
What did Ki Tae say?
Right, you're in the same boat.
Then what about Oh Je?
Gosh, you too.
What is the matter with all of you?
Da Heen, go home.
You're bringing everyone down.
My house is really hectic right now.
My relatives are visiting.
I just want to stay here.
Do you think my house is some kind of care home?
(Hwi Young)
(School Bulletin Board)
Stop looking at it.
There's no need.
Did something happen?
Something I don't know about.
No. Nothing happened.
So don't worry about it...
And keep studying.
You shouldn't worry either.
And stop drinking.
I didn't drink.
It was just juice.
You should study.
Yeon Woo, did you wait long?
Did you bring what I asked you?
Yes.
Did you see the post? The moms are going crazy.
Leave them be.
Once Hwi Young becomes first in school again,
they'll compliment him like it never happened.
You took off your cast.
I did. That's why I came late.
Well, I guess you won't need me anymore.
Why? We still have some time left on our agreement.
Still, you're well now.
I still feel a bit uncomfortable. Why don't you help me a little more?
It turns out that my son...
has a new girlfriend.
- Oh, my gosh! - No, a rat? Where?
It's not a rat.
How could your son start dating so soon?
He's a senior next year. This is a big problem.
I feel so bad for you. Goodness.
Yes, it is a big problem.
Did you get off work?
Yes.
Are you coming from the academy?
Yes.
You must be tired. I'll see you tomorrow.
Okay.
But...
You're pretending not to know.
You probably saw the post.
There's no reason for me to bring it up.
To be honest,
I can't be nice to you.
See you.
That punk acts tough,
but he's actually more vulnerable than anyone.
You're a true teacher.
You were so furious about Hwi Young's mom,
but you're still worried about him.
Do you know that's all you've talked about since earlier?
Did I?
I'm sorry. You must've been bored.
A little bit.
A little bit?
My mom...
always forced me to become first place too.
Why can't you get a perfect score? Look at me.
Look at me!
You must get a perfect score and be first place.
Didn't I tell you that's the only way you can survive?
Oh Han Kyeol!
She was such a frightening and hysteric mom to me,
but when I looked at her, she seemed unhappy.
So I tried my best to make my mom happy,
but things didn't turn out well in the end.
Later on, I had trouble attending school,
so I dropped out when I was in eighth grade.
Eventually, I didn't make it into the university my mom wanted.
I blamed my mom so much while I was growing up,
but she passed away from an illness when I was in university.
After that,
I felt a huge sense of regret,
and I felt so sorry for my mom...
who devoted her everything to me.
I felt sorry for the Han Kyeol back then as well.
I'm sorry. I suddenly ruined the mood.
Mr. Oh.
Your mom will be truly happy.
Since you became such an amazing teacher.
Would she?
Of course.
"Oh, my. My Han Kyeol, I'm so proud of you."
That's what she'll say.
I really hope that's true.
It's probably Hwi Young's previous HR teacher.
We've done more than enough for him. What more does he want?
Maybe the person who posted that...
is Mr. Oh Han Kyeol.
We need to change his HR teacher.
How can we change him again?
Is that all you can think of after experiencing that mess?
What are you talking about?
How have you been behaving at school...
for something like that to be posted?
Did something happen between you and the previous HR teacher?
Is that why he was injured...
Don't be silly.
And what is this about Mr. Oh?
What have you two been up to?
Been up two? Don't you know it was all done for you?
If you just did well on your own,
do you think I would've been humiliated like that?
Honey! Don't.
Hwi Young, let's go upstairs. Let's go.
There's someone else I'm suspicious of.
Who?
You know, that genius that you like so much, the savage.
Hwi Young is probably experiencing a mental breakdown by now.
My mom thinks we should tell your mom about our relationship.
She feels bad that she knows when your mom doesn't.
Hey, you know that guy?
No,
you know the son of my driver?
He has a girlfriend.
Does that make sense?
He's so thoughtless.
His mom is working her butt off right now.
I guess he's given up on going to university.
Hey, Soo Bin.
You better study really hard this time.
You have to do good on the finals.
You better not forget Hwi Young's mom...
taking you out of the private lesson group because of your grades.
Never forget that sense of humiliation.
Okay?
Why? Do you have something to say?
Something to say?
I'm just feeling thirsty.
Go get some water.
If the post about that rat's son is true,
I hope he gets humiliated once and for all.
Soo Bin.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Hi, Hwi Young.
That's the sign of an exam coming up.
Oh, right. The finals.
"Oh, no, the finals!"
You're suspecting me, aren't you?
It wasn't me.
Why would I post something like that?
My dad got a promotion,
I didn't have to transfer,
and I even joined an exclusive private lesson team...
that I'd never be able to join in reality.
Why would I betray such a grateful friend...
Oh, gosh.
Sang Hoon.
What do you want, Ki Tae?
Didn't you quit being Hwi Young's servant?
Hey, Ki Tae.
Don't mind us and just go.
What is this? Some sort of broken friendship?
This is quite interesting.
Hwi Young, I'll be your best friend from now on then.
Why? I'll be nice.
I'll be a good friend, Hwi Young.
Don't worry.
I bumped into Hwi Young last night on the way home from work.
He said he doesn't care about stuff like that.
Let's go.
Are you following what Jun Woo did?
This worked for Jun Woo.
What the... You gave up on Ro Mi, haven't you?
Is that a fish?
You punk.
I'm serious right now.
I doubt she'll like that if you give it to her.
Your drawing isn't really screaming that you're serious.
Pil Sang, let me see.
Hand it over.
(Hwang Ro Mi)
You need to get the outline down first.
Like this.
Now, you have the outline.
- Then... - Oh, my goodness.
Jun Woo, you can really draw.
Now, you have to highlight her features.
How would you describe her face?
She has a small face and beautiful eyes.
- Like this? - Oh, my.
- It looks just like her. - Gosh, Jun Woo!
What else?
Her under-eye fat looks cute.
- Under-eye fat? - Yes.
And her bangs look like mine.
Okay, got it.
Da Heen, let's go have some food.
You'll actually faint at this rate.
Da Heen, are you this distraught because of a boy? Don't be a loser.
Get back at him by going out with someone better than him.
Yes, I am a loser.
Do you know what love is?
All you do is lie. You have no idea what true love is!
- Girls, I'm hungry. - Who do you think you are?
- Calm down. - Who do you think you are?
Hey, Oh Je.
- What's your problem? - Ro Mi.
How dare you make Da Heen starve herself?
Who do you think you are to give her such a hard time?
Hey, why are you grabbing him by the collar out of the blue?
Take it up with me. Why grab Oh Je?
You saw that, right?
You need to take responsibility.
Give back all the love you've received from her.
How could you take your hands off it completely?
Have some manners.
Da Heen.
Da Heen clearly still has enough energy left.
She won't die.
Mr. Oh.
I'd like you to be honest with me.
- About what? - About my parents' faults.
- What? - I'm sorry about the petition...
for a new HR teacher.
Don't worry about it.
The mothers did that because they want you guys...
to get better grades. That's all.
And they withdrew it right away.
You must be bothered by the post on our website.
Are you suspicious of me as well?
No.
I trust you.
Hwi Young, you see...
Even if...
something unexpected happens,
I'm sure it won't be because you do something wrong.
I never cheated or rigged my grades.
I'm aware. I know that, of course.
Hey, have you eaten yet?
- Shall we go eat something? - No. I should get back.
Mr. Oh is in a meeting, so I'll give you guys a few updates.
There isn't anything special.
I've posted all the updates regarding the assessment.
Hwi Young. The rumors about rigged grades aren't true, right?
There's another post?
What do you guys think?
I'm just curious. That's all.
Let's get ready for the next class.
We must quell the rumors before they spread further.
I really hope things don't get out of hand.
Shouldn't we release an official statement?
No. Why should we when it's not true at all?
Mr. Oh, please do your best to make sure...
your students aren't distracted by the rumors.
All of you should make sure...
your students don't spread the false rumors.
You'll have to firmly warn them, okay?
Yes, sir.
Da Heen's Breakup Project.
It begins now!
Hello, everyone. My name is Kwon Da Heen.
My boyfriend and I broke up a few days ago.
How's Da Heen holding up? Is she okay?
All my friends are distraught now.
It's stressing me out.
Let's cheer up.
Here, it's red ginseng.
I usually drink this when I study. I brought it for you.
Thanks.
(Study Plan for Final Exams)
This is pretty intense.
But I must follow this plan.
I can only tell my mom if my grades go up even though we're going out.
I have to do very well on the exams.
(Study Plan for Final Exams)
Don't be too stressed out though.
Things don't go your way when you try too hard to do well.
Don't say that. I have to do well.
We promised your mom...
that we'll tell my mom about our relationship.
Yes, let's do that.
What is this?
We can't even tell people that we're going out.
We have to hide all the time.
Are you living in the Joseon era or what?
It's because we're 18.
What's wrong with our age?
Is being 18 a sin?
Are we not allowed to like each other?
Maybe it is a sin.
Why?
We learned about the most brilliant thing...
at the most brilliant time of our lives.
I guess you could call it a sin.
You're actually from the future, aren't you?
You're about a million years old,
but you just realized that this is the best time of your life so far.
Gosh, I'm in trouble.
Why? What's wrong?
How did you know...
that I'm from the future?
Sit down.
Sit.
What should I do with you?
Should we just...
be brave?
How about we just tell everyone that we're dating?
We'll stop running away and lying.
"We're dating. We're in a relationship." Like that.
No, I don't want you to do anything reckless.
And I don't want to see you intimidated.
You're always hiding behind the trees in my neighborhood.
I'm not intimidated.
Hiding is fun.
Still...
I'm sorry.
I feel bad.
I'm happy, but it feels weird.
How so?
It makes me sigh.
Same here.
My gosh!
It's my dad.
I'm glad. You should say hi to my dad.
Right now?
Yes, my dad isn't like my mom, so he'll understand everything.
Wait.
Wait, it got disconnected.
I'll call him back.
Hi, Soo Bin. I'm...
I told you not to call Soo Bin without permission.
Goodness, how could you be so inflexible?
I don't have time. What is it you want to talk about?
Here. I brought the divorce documents.
I'm not getting divorced. Are we done?
Hey, Song Hee.
Let go.
We don't love each other.
What did you say?
We don't love each other.
For goodness' sake.
Are you 18?
To bring up love in this situation?
What should we do then? Keep living like this?
Keep living uncomfortably like this?
I'm not uncomfortable at all, unlike like you.
Don't you think that's a consequence you brought on yourself?
Hey, Song Hee.
The more you do this,
the more exhausted you'll get.
I hope you get exhausted in the process as well.
Mr. Yoo Jong Su.
Good luck living uncomfortably in the shadows like that.
And if you file a divorce lawsuit,
you know that it's unfavorable for you, right?
Since it's your fault our marriage failed.
You should have some dignity at least, as Soo Bin's dad.
Okay? Goodbye.
Your meeting ended early.
Yes.
He came with her.
Should I run them over?
What are you doing?
Wait. Hey, stop!
No, what are you doing?
Are you crazy?
Hello, my daughter.
You look like you're studying hard.
I made a promise with you.
Cookies?
Yes. My driver told me to give these to you.
Isn't your arm okay now?
Do you still need a driver?
I wanted to pretend it still hurt to stay with her,
but she quit.
She'll return to her previous job now.
You must've grown really close with your driver.
Yes. She makes me feel comfortable.
We've decided to be friends.
Really?
Yes.
Keep studying then.
Okay.
I think your mom and my mom became friends.
This is good news for us, right?
It is.
Now, all you have to do is do well on the finals.
Let's study hard!
Okay. Don't worry.
(Final Exam Schedule)
Good. This is good.
The caller is not available...
What is Ji Min doing?
I can't reach her all day.
Does she have another test today?
Hwi Young, how are things going?
If you have anything to discuss, you can call me anytime. Okay?
(If you have anything to discuss, you can call me anytime. Okay?)
(Thank you.)
Thank you.
Gosh, that emotionless punk.
He should at least use an emoticon.
Bro.
What do I do?
I'm afraid.
Yes.
I'm on my way home from work.
What about you, Mom? Did you arrive safely?
You must have a lot of work to get done.
Don't worry, I'll do fine.
Mom. Are you crying again?
No, right?
Don't worry.
I can do well on my own.
Okay.
Do you still sleep with the lights on?
Well...
You should practice sleeping with them off.
You can fix it.
Then...
imagine that I'm next to you.
Next to me?
Yes.
Imagine that I'm by your side, protecting you.
Did you turn the lights off?
Yes.
Do you feel sleepy?
Not that much.
Even when I said I'd protect you?
That's what's making it harder.
Why?
Because imagining you lying beside me...
feels exciting.
Don't worry. I'll help you go to sleep.
All right. Close your eyes.
You're feeling sleepy.
It's okay, it's okay.
You feel comfortable.
You're doing great.
You got it.
My gosh, I'm really proud of you.
Well done. You make me so proud!
I'm sorry. I got too excited...
because you did so well.
Why does this...
remind me of the story about the princess and the fool, On Dal?
Gosh, come on.
I'm just so proud that you solved the question we studied together.
Right, but are you proud of me because I'm like the fool, On Dal?
You know what? That should be your nickname.
Jun Dal.
Jun Dal, not On Dal.
I'm Bean,
and you're Jun Dal.
Jun Dal, it is. Jun Dal!
Isn't it such a cute nickname?
Jun Dal. Hey, Jun Dal.
Jun Dal.
Jun Dal. Jun Dal.
I love you.
Okay.
That's not fair.
He contacted me out of the blue when we were cleaning.
Then you should've told me right after that...
so that I could prepare myself mentally.
I was worried it might distract you while you were studying.
We were able to study for two full hours, you know.
You really are like the princess in that story.
I'll go catch up with my dad first and text you.
You can come in then. That's okay, right?
Yes.
Let's go.
Hello, I'm Choi Jun Woo.
- How have you been, Soo Bin? - Good.
All the studying must be stressful.
It is. Mom makes it even more pressuring.
Oh, dear.
Soo Bin.
I have to...
tell you something today.
What is it?
Your mom and I...
are getting a divorce.
Dad.
I thought I should be honest with you.
I'm sure you could tell...
that your mom and I aren't on good terms.
Gosh.
I'm so ashamed that I can't even face you.
But you see,
I no longer want to pretend we get along.
I don't want to put on an act anymore.
That's why I've decided to divorce your mom.
But she's against it because she's worried it may shock you.
Soo Bin.
You're not...
a kid anymore.
You're 18.
I think you're old enough to understand the situation.
I mean, you'll be an adult soon.
Right, Soo Bin?
What?
Aren't I right?
You understand everything.
It must be...
so easy for you adults.
What?
Sometimes,
you tell us...
that we know nothing because we're too young...
and that we should do nothing but study.
But other times, you say,
"You're all grown up now."
"You're old enough to understand everything."
You change your words whenever you want to suit your needs.
No, Soo Bin. Let me explain.
It's just that you've always been so mature and thoughtful...
since you were little unlike other kids.
No, Dad.
I just...
acted mature, that's all.
I had to react that way...
to unburden you and Mom.
That way, you'd feel less guilty.
But you know what?
To tell you the truth,
I didn't want to be like that.
You're back.
Let's go. My dad is busy today.
You can meet him another time.
Okay. Did the talk go well?
Yes.
You have a shift today, right?
But shall I just skip it and hang out with you today?
No, you shouldn't miss your shift.
Just today. Let's hang out just today.
Come on. Please?
Jun Woo.
Yes?
What is the one thing you regret the most in your life?
I'm not sure. There are so many things.
Just one thing.
One thing that you've kept bottled up inside your heart.
Not being able to tell him that it was me.
A while ago,
when I was about to transfer to another school from here,
I went to my dad's house.
I always knew where he lived,
but couldn't make myself go there.
But instead of running away,
I went there thinking that I should finally go for it.
But my dad...
Excuse me.
Don't you know me?
What?
didn't recognize me.
That's what I regret the most.
Going to see him?
Not being able to say...
that I was Choi Jun Woo...
at that moment.
It felt like I had been erased...
from his memory.
I regretted it all this time.
But it felt uncomfortable going back to tell him.
Let's go back and tell him.
So you won't regret it anymore. Okay?
Would you like that?
If it's something you regret.
Okay.
Can you take a look at this first?
You even drew a drawing?
Yes, just a little one.
Good job.
Let's go.
I hope all your regrets are gone now.
Do you feel better?
What?
Since I got rid of my regrets.
You had something you regretted, so you were trying to feel better...
by using me.
Did you know?
You felt bad after meeting your dad earlier, right?
You did this to make me feel better?
I was thinking of coming one day anyway.
I guess today was that day.
And I wanted to make you feel better as well.
Aren't you hungry?
I'm having such a hard time without you, Yeon Woo.
I mean it.
You must miss your son.
I have no choice.
We've always lived like this.
I miss Jun Woo, and you too.
Come if you miss me, I'll treat you to something good.
Okay. Get back to work.
It's a railroad.
Isn't it beautiful?
It's like another world.
It is another world.
The world I live in.
I came here before.
What?
Last time, when I didn't trust you.
I wanted to come up here.
It's nice.
Is that your room?
Yes.
I want to see it.
No, wait.
You can see my room later.
It's a total mess.
Take a seat here.
Here you go.
Thank you.
- Enjoy your meal. - Enjoy your meal.
The thing I regret most right now...
is when...
my mom and dad said they would get a divorce,
and I stopped them.
Mom, wait!
Mom, don't go.
Don't go. Don't go, Mom.
Mom.
You said you'd understand even if we got divorced.
No. I can't understand. I don't want you to split up.
Don't go, Mom.
Even if we get divorced,
your dad and I will still be friends,
and you'll be our daughter, whom we love the most in this world.
No. Don't go, please.
Mom, I'll be a better daughter.
I'll study harder and become a better daughter.
I promised Dad too. He promised to change.
Mom, don't go.
Mom, please don't go.
Please stay.
Don't split up with dad.
Don't cry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Soo Bin.
We won't split up.
I'm sorry, my daughter.
I'm sorry.
Back then, I thought I was doing the right thing.
I didn't know they were just living together because of me,
and I made them pretend...
that they were happy and in love.
I found out later.
That it was my fault.
But what can I do now?
I can't turn things back.
It's because of me.
It's not your fault.
You didn't know back then.
You thought that was the best solution.
Why didn't I know that back then?
I feel bad...
for both Mom and Dad.
What are you guys doing?
So your girlfriend was Soo Bin?
- Well... - Mom.
I was going to tell you after the final exam...
Soo Bin.
What is this now?
What is happening here?
What are you two doing?
Let go of her!
What is this?
What on earth is happening?
What are you thinking?
(At Eighteen / Moment At Eighteen)
Can I ask you something?
That...
never happened.
I won't spend time with Soo Bin outside of school.
I won't talk to her even when we're at school.
But please give her some freedom in return.
I beg you.
You see, this isn't a prison.
I'm not a jail guard.
Why must I suffocate the kids by meddling in everything they do...
and even control their feelings?
Soo Bin, let's get through this...
even if it'll be hard.
At a time like this, we should study even harder.
That's what I'll do.
I hope you'll do the same.
I'm here for you.
I don't think I can get the highest grades.
That being said, I'll need your help again.
I'll count on you, Mom and Dad.
Could you please drive a little faster?
Hello, I'm Choi Jun Woo.