(All characters, schools, places, companies, and other entities...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
I'm sorry.
Why?
Jun Woo, I'll just go alone today.
It's really okay.
I want to walk you home today.
It's my birthday, and...
I don't want to send you alone.
(Episode 15: Ways to Embrace Your Scar)
You can go in.
Okay. Thanks for walking me home.
I was worried you might get lost.
I'm sorry about earlier.
For saying that without thinking about your feelings.
Me too.
I know how you feel.
You were worried I might be scolded by my mom.
And whether my mom knew or not,
you just wanted to keep your promise.
Thank you for today.
It was the best birthday of my life.
Really?
See you.
Okay.
Jun Woo, happy birthday.
Thank you.
You should go now.
You're home early, Mom.
Yes.
My meeting ended early today.
My bodyguard's not home.
I know.
I told her to quit.
I thought about it, and it felt like I was too harsh on you.
And your grades improved this time.
Mom, actually,
today was Jun Woo's birthday.
I know I shouldn't have broken the promise I made with you,
but I wanted to celebrate his birthday,
so I went to Jun Woo's home.
I begged the bodyguard to let me go.
I didn't go alone.
I went with Chan Yeol, Da Heen,
and everyone else.
I'm sorry.
You knew you shouldn't have broken your promise.
But why did you?
Because I like Jun Woo.
From now on, I'll keep all the promises I made with you.
I'll attend the academy and private lessons you found for me.
And like you want...
No, I'll do better on my own.
Okay.
Fine.
You said you'd do better on your own.
You have a math level test today, but forget it if you don't want to.
I'll take it. Thank you for looking into it.
What time is the test? I need time to get ready.
Soo Bin.
Take this. I know it's uncomfortable without it.
Song Hee, how have you been?
Gosh, I called you several times,
but you never called me back. I'm so disappointed.
Oh, I was busy.
I'm on my way to Seoul right now.
I made some side dishes for you, and I can drop by on the way.
Shall I go to your company?
No, I don't need side dishes.
Yeon Woo, I'm sorry...
but I'm a bit busy, so I have to go.
Oh, I see.
The thing is, today is Jun Woo's birthday,
so that's why I'm dropping by.
Okay, then. Call me later.
- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you
Here.
How did you guys know?
- Blow them out. - Many happy returns.
- Happy birthday. - Congratulations.
All right, then.
Come on in!
Yeon Woo, let's meet.
Look at this right here.
Like this.
Hello.
Is Mr. Lee Jung Min here?
That's me.
Mr. Oh sent me here.
- Are you Choi Jun Woo? - Yes.
It's nice to meet you.
Didn't it take too long to get here?
No, it was okay.
Come on in.
Did you ever officially learn drawing before?
No.
I just attended a small art academy when I was a kid.
You're really talented, just like Han Kyeol said.
Did you always like to draw?
Yes.
Since I was little, I've always found doodling...
very comforting.
I think it makes me happy.
Nice, that's what I call talent.
But preparing a portfolio for college admission is not easy.
Since you're starting late,
- you'll have to work even harder. - No problem.
- Then shall we begin today? - Sure.
Jun Woo.
This part should be like this.
Yeon Woo.
About Soo Bin and Jun Woo...
You knew, didn't you?
Can I ask a big favor of you?
What is it?
Can Jun Woo...
transfer to a school in the city where you work?
Sorry?
I don't think those two should be left together in Seoul now.
I considered moving Soo Bin to a different school,
but I can't do that because of my work.
Wouldn't it be better for Jun Woo to live with you?
Yeon Woo, I know...
how selfish I must sound right now. I'm fully aware of it.
I'm really sorry. But when it comes...
to things that concern my child, I can't be more understanding.
I'm such a coward, aren't I?
I'm sorry.
But you see... Yeon Woo, Soo Bin is...
I'm suggesting this because I think she really likes Jun Woo.
I think she likes him a lot.
Girls at that age can fall for someone very hard, you know.
Even if you try to stop yourself,
you can't really control your feelings at that age.
I know that Jun Woo is a great guy...
because he takes after you.
He's very kind.
But as you know,
they should be focused on studying hard at the moment.
I'm sure you also want him...
to be more focused on his studies at the moment.
Yeon Woo,
let's break them apart for the time being.
Okay?
At least we should put our feet down. What else can we do?
Yeon Woo, I'm really...
I'm really sorry.
I'm so sorry,
but I beg you.
Please?
I'm begging you like this, so please do it for me.
Did you meet with Jun Woo separately by any chance?
You didn't say anything...
that might have hurt his feelings, did you?
Song Hee.
You're not the only mom in the world.
I'm a mom too.
I'm not as competent as you are,
but I am a mother too.
I too,
can do anything for my child.
Nothing scares me if it's for my son.
But you know what?
I respect Jun Woo's feelings.
To me,
his emotions are more important than anything else...
in the world.
Song Hee, listen. I do not want to disrespect...
or trample all over such things.
Soo Bin's mom doesn't know that you guys are going out, right?
Right.
Mr. Lee.
- Mr. Lee. - Yes.
Well...
My shift will begin shortly.
All right, Jun Woo.
Are you sure you can juggle this on top of your part-time job?
Of course. I can do it.
I'll tidy up for you, so get going.
Thank you. Bye.
(Student Record, Ma Hwi Young)
(Report Card)
- Hey, Jun Woo! - Mr. Oh.
I had my first class at the academy you put me in touch with.
I see. How was it?
- Did you do well? - Yes.
I'm glad to hear that.
Jun Woo, that instructor is very good at what he does.
So just follow his instructions...
and do your best.
Don't worry about anything.
Okay, I'll do my best.
Oh, and I really wanted to thank you.
I'm hugely...
What? Go on.
I'm hugely indebted to you.
Oh, okay. My goodness.
Don't be silly.
- Do you have a shift now? - Yes.
All right, work hard.
And try to get some studying done whenever you have a chance.
Okay.
(Letter of Apology)
So this is... It's a case of forced...
A forced transfer, sir.
Lower your voice.
You're...
I'm surprised.
You have quite a talent. You did a great job of drawing this ladybug.
I'm sorry I'm late.
(Self-made CEO Bribes His Son's Teacher)
(Choi Jun Woo)
Happy birthday, Jun Woo.
No one's birthday has ever felt...
this important to me.
- Let me do it. - Hurry up.
- Give it to me. No, wait! - I'm done.
Where? It looks fine.
- Let's just wrap it like this. - It's not ripped.
I always thought it was such a cliché...
to thank someone for being born into this world,
but you taught me that one can truly mean it.
Jun Woo, thank you for being born into this world.
You're the most precious person to me.
You've finally found your path, so I prepared this for you.
But the thing is, I know nothing about art.
I'm not sure if this is right.
I hope you like the gift even if I got it wrong.
To Choi Jun Woo.
From Soo Bin.
It can never be wrong...
if it's from you.
Jun Woo.
Mom?
Thanks for the food.
- Is it good? - Yes.
But you shouldn't eat right before you go to bed.
I skipped dinner, so I was hungry anyway.
Today is a very special day.
It's your birthday,
and it was your first day at the art academy.
Actually, Mr. Oh was a big help.
He found an academy for me...
and talked to the teacher so I wouldn't be burdened.
I know. We owe him a lot.
I'll have to work harder.
Mom.
After all,
I met many good people at this school.
Mr. Oh...
and...
You also met Soo Bin?
Well...
You didn't say anything that might have hurt his feelings, did you?
My mom still thinks that the time she spent with her first love...
years ago was the most beautiful moment in her life.
Back when she was 18. She still misses that moment.
You have something to tell me, don't you?
No, I don't.
Are you sure? I think you do.
Jun Woo.
You've grown up to be such a kind, thoughtful boy.
Thank you for being my son.
Happy birthday to you
Eat up.
Okay.
I wonder if he liked my present.
I miss him.
It's pretty hard, right?
But preparing a portfolio for college admission is not easy.
Since you're starting late, you'll have to work even harder.
Jun Woo.
Have you gotten over him yet?
Yes, I feel a lot better now.
I'm completely over him now.
What about you?
Me too.
I feel a lot better too.
Da Heen.
Hi, Oh Je.
- Hi. - Hi.
Hi.
We're best friends now.
Oh, you guys are so cool.
Shall we go in?
Sure.
Let's go, besties.
- Let's go. - Gosh.
Are you feeling better now?
Stop it.
Thank you for your present.
I was very, very...
touched.
Also, I went to the academy yesterday.
Really? How was it?
It was nice.
The room was full of kids drawing something.
It made my heart flutter.
The teacher is very competent too.
I think I'll learn a lot.
That's great.
That's really awesome.
But I guess you'll be more tired from now on.
With the academy and your part-time job... Can you pull it all off?
Isn't the academy a bit far away?
I'll have to do it all. I can do it.
I'm Choi Jun Woo.
I'm the best.
Okay.
I went to a new academy yesterday too.
- Really? - Yes.
I told my mom everything.
I told her that I went to celebrate your birthday.
Was it okay?
Yes. I promised her I'd work harder.
Luckily, she seems to be feeling a bit better.
I even went to take a level test at an academy she found.
Good job.
You too.
- Good job. - Good job.
Mr. Oh.
Jun Woo.
Can we talk for a moment?
Sure.
Jun Woo.
Listen carefully to what I say.
The Office of Education will inspect our school soon...
regarding Hwi Young.
They'll investigate the grade tampering...
and the incidents you were involved in.
It'll probably dig up some bad memories,
and I feel bad about it.
But we still need to put things right...
and prove your innocence.
That's the thing I felt most guilty about.
I see.
It's Hwi Young.
Will he be kicked out?
Leave it.
I said, leave it.
I'm just cleaning up the mess.
I'm not doing it for you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
I have to run.
See you.
Let's go home.
I'm sorry I'm late. Sorry.
(Choi Jun Woo)
I'm sorry. I'm sorry I'm late.
For New Years', we were going to...
(Passion Snack Restaurant)
- Does it taste good? - Yes.
I made it.
It seemed like you were skipping your meals.
This is our signature dish, fried squid.
- Try it. It's good. - It looks yummy.
Dip it in the tteokbokki sauce, and take a big bite.
I'm so lucky to eat this, thanks to school ending early.
You should eat more.
Eat some rice balls, fries, and sundae too.
Eat everything, okay?
- I better finish up and go. - Okay.
I'm sorry I'm late. I'm sorry.
Hey, you're early.
Mr. Oh.
Didn't you ask me to fill in for you today?
Saying you'd be a bit late today.
You came early.
How about working somewhere near your art academy?
The owner asked me to work here until the end of this month.
Oh, I see.
Mr. Oh.
Thank you very much...
for today.
I'm sorry.
Come on, you're embarrassing me.
If there's anything else you're having trouble with,
you can keep asking for help.
Okay.
Soo Bin.
I'm having a really tough day.
Still, I feel better being here.
You must be asleep already.
Goodnight.
I'm not sleeping yet.
How did you know?
I don't know.
I guess we just clicked again.
You must be exhausted.
No, I'm not. I'm full of energy.
Why did you come here then?
Well, just...
I felt bored being at home, so I wanted to get some fresh air.
Since the weather is nice and all.
Hey, you're bleeding!
[VIU Ver] jTBC E15 'At Eighteen / Moment At Eighteen' "Ways to Embrace Your Scar" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Were you upset? Because you couldn't see me around?
Oh, I have something for you.
This is a book on writing CV letters.
This is a book that gives helpful tips on writing CV letters.
This is a book that teaches you the key points of English.
And this is the perfect workbook for learning common knowledge.
And this...
teaches you the secrets of nailing interviews. There you go.
Why are you giving me all these?
I'll go then.
Mr. Oh. What is all this for?
To tell you the truth, I was planning on waiting until...
you opened up your heart to me,
but I thought about it carefully, and that seems wrong.
I came to the conclusion that helping you would be better.
I also opened an internet cafe for English studies.
I'll send you some material every day, so you can look at them.
I'll even give you some homework from time to time.
I'll provide feedback as well.
You know that I'm a teacher, right? Teacher Oh.
I'll go now since you're working.
- Mr. Oh. - Yes?
But this makes me...
feel uncomfortable.
No, don't feel pressured.
Shouldn't I do this at least as someone who likes you?
Don't you think?
Whether you meet me or not...
is up to you to decide.
Okay.
Okay, goodbye.
I know what you were thinking.
"Even with his nose plugged like that, he looks handsome."
You're wrong.
Well, if you're okay now, you should take that out.
It's tough, isn't it?
No.
Don't say no.
This feels nice.
It's comfortable.
Why aren't you saying anything?
What is there to say?
What's important is being with you.
Am I doing a good job?
I'm proud.
I'm very proud of you, Choi Jun Woo.
I know it's tough for you now,
but if time passes, don't you think things will become better?
I guess so.
Things will become better, right?
Well, that's what grown-ups told me.
That things would become better.
I don't know either.
But when you're having a tough time,
just think of happy thoughts.
Like making it into the art school that you want,
and doing something you dreamed of.
And being beside you.
I'm happy now too.
Me too.
Next, Hwi Young.
Next, Jun Woo.
Yes, sir.
What? 36th place?
Does that mean Sang Hoon got the highest mark?
Soo Bin.
Hwi Young. You're okay, right?
Check your grades, guys.
If you have any questions, ask the teacher in charge.
- Okay? - Okay.
Pil Sang, I can't believe you made it into the top 200.
- Hey, stop it. - Girls, isn't he so cool?
Seriously, cut it out.
My gosh, someone's going to the movies.
Ro Mi, I came in 200th place.
- What? Oh, my. - Look at you, Pil Sang.
I initially thought I came in 500th place, but it is 200th place.
Go away, Pil Sang.
What?
It's your fault. It's all your fault!
Pil Sang, I'm impressed that you came in 200th place.
Mr. Oh, Ro Mi and I will go to the movies together.
- Seriously? - Yes.
Ro Mi, you can do better next time.
After the summer break.
There's no next time.
Guys, look at the sky.
The sky is flawlessly blue,
and you guys are budding 18-year-olds.
You have so many opportunities ahead of you. Keep it up.
- Congratulations, Pil Sang. - Thank you.
- Ro Mi, let's... - No.
- Gosh. - Ro Mi. Wait, Ro Mi!
My, he's so good-looking.
Enough, okay?
He is handsome though.
Did you do well, Da Heen?
Yes. I did so much better this time, right?
I did well because I was totally focused on studying hard, you know?
I was so surprised.
Jun Woo.
I did much better this time.
You did too, right?
Yes, a little.
Hey, your grades jumped so much.
This is amazing. Congratulations.
Oh, right.
We shouldn't have met up like that yesterday.
I forgot about that for a moment.
It's okay. We should let ourselves breathe a little when we can.
"When we can"?
When we're at school, at least.
What is it?
Mr. Oh suggested that I do this.
I took a quick look at it.
If I win an award in this contest,
I can do early application under the special talent category.
You're right.
Hey, I'm so excited for you. I think you'll do great.
I want to really focus on it since I'm getting a late start.
I want to find my path soon too.
I'm still so lost.
Everything will go well.
I know you'll find your path very soon.
Everything will be fine.
You'll be fine, Soo Bin.
What's this? A magic spell?
My gosh, Sang Hoon. You finally got the highest mark.
- I should learn from you... - Stop overreacting, okay?
- You finally got what you deserved. - Seriously.
Don't you agree, Hwi Young?
Guys, let's go study.
Go back inside. Go on.
So it turns out, it was my dad. The person who e-mailed you...
and reported the case.
I am sorry...
that this happened. I never intended this to happen.
Are you all right?
Just worry about yourself.
Right, I should. You never let me down.
This is the Ma Hwi Young I know. I'm relieved now.
I have to say, you have a mind of steel.
I really should learn from you.
I apologize for what my parents did...
to you and your father.
But you and your family have gotten enough out of this.
So can't we call it even now?
I'm impressed...
by how shameless you still are.
Gosh, you and that ego of yours.
You're really something.
But you know what?
I'm bored now.
Studying is only fun...
when I have you...
competing fiercely against me as my rival.
Who am I going to compete with from now on?
All right. Our government's export-driven policy...
- What's going on? - Be quiet.
Who are those people?
They look like some high-ranking officers.
Hey.
- Pil Sang. - Yes?
I told you to be quiet.
Ma'am, Ro Mi and I are going to the movies.
Okay, sure. Stand straight, guys.
In a fairly short amount of time,
the focus shifted from light manufacturing...
to heavy, chemical, and high-tech manufacturing.
In this process,
industrial facilities were mainly built in the metropolitan area...
and the Yeongnam region which both have a lot of growth potential.
"It pours out,"
"collides against the rocks, and fights fiercely."
In this passage...
Hello, we're from the Office of Education.
Oh, welcome.
- Hello. - May we get started?
Yes, sure.
Mr. Oh.
- Yes. - We'll begin the investigation...
on the allegation that your student, Ma Hwi Young...
had his grades tampered, based on the statement made by...
his former homeroom teacher, Mr. Kim Byung Chul.
We'll also look into whether any school violence took place...
and how it was dealt with if it did.
In connection with the same student, Ma Hwi Young.
We'll need to interview a few students during our investigation.
The accused, Ma Hwi Young and Lee Ki Tae.
And lastly, another student of yours, Choi Jun Woo.
Sure.
I'll answer all questions truthfully,
to the best of my knowledge.
The thing is though,
Hwi Young,
as well as all other students, are still very young.
Please keep that in mind and try to be considerate of them.
Please.
Could it have something to do with those people?
What's going on, So Ye? Is there anything you know?
Did they summon Ki Tae too?
It's true that Hwi Young asked me to do it,
but paying them was my idea.
They did ask for the money,
but I wanted to impress Hwi Young as well.
I told them everything. Now, I can face you without feeling ashamed.
And I apologized to Jun Woo as well.
That's great, Ki Tae. You did the right thing.
They'll interview me as well because I'm your HR teacher.
And I plan to tell them the truth...
even if that will hurt your feelings.
I know. I'm prepared to deal with the consequences.
You should tell them the truth.
I believe that this is the best thing I can do for your sake.
Yes.
Jun Woo, come to the counseling office.
In addition to the allegation of grade tampering,
could we verify a few other things...
regarding your classmate, Ma Hwi Young, with you?
Sure.
Are these allegations against him...
all true?
Jun Woo?
I doubted it. I really didn't think Hwi Young would ever do such things.
The fact that he rigged his grades were shocking enough.
I can't believe he did the other things too.
So Ye.
Why didn't you tell us?
I wish you had told me everything.
I had no idea what Jun Woo was going through.
I'm sorry. Back then,
I was scared things would get out of hand.
So Ye must have had her reasons.
Soo Bin!
Why didn't you tell me all this time...
what you were going through?
Since I knew you'd be hurt.
How could I tell you?
Still...
How did you deal with it all alone?
Why didn't I find out earlier?
Why didn't I even try to find out?
Soo Bin.
You and Hwi Young have been friends since you were little.
You must have hoped Hwi Young wouldn't be such a person.
You don't have to feel sorry. I understand you.
Don't suffer too much.
I'll take care of it...
the way I want.
Jun Woo.
How have you been enduring it all?
Somehow.
Thanks to you.
Jun Woo.
It'll pass soon. This painful moment.
Let's endure it...
together.
Your punishment...
for grade tampering will be decided soon.
I see.
Do you admit everything...
regarding the incident with Jun Woo as well?
Yes.
I'm sure Jun Woo admitted everything too.
He put off answering the question.
Jun Woo.
I'll give you a ride.
I realized...
something earlier.
I haven't forgiven Hwi Young yet.
Deep down, I still fiercely resent him.
You've been holding up well.
By the way, why did you postpone an answer?
You could have let it all out right there.
Were you trying to hold back?
That's why I hate myself even more.
I don't know what I'm feeling right now.
I hated him so much,
and I still can't forgive him.
But for some reason, I couldn't say anything.
I couldn't understand.
I felt so stupid.
Do you know why?
It's because you're a nice person.
You hesitate because you're afraid to hurt someone...
with your anger and resentment.
That's why.
Jun Woo.
All you have to do is...
do what you think is right.
Why did you do that?
I have nothing to say.
We've been best friends since we were little.
I can't believe...
you did such a thing.
I've always been a bad person.
You know what?
What hurts me the most is...
that even while saying you're my best friend,
I had no idea until now.
That I just let you...
turn into this person.
I'm sorry, Soo Bin.
I might have...
felt it at some point,
although I wasn't sure.
I probably hoped...
you weren't such a person.
I might have been scared to know the truth.
That's what I regret the most.
No.
You've been a great friend to me.
I have to go.
I'm home.
Hi. How was the academy?
Good.
- I want some water. - Sure.
Soo Bin.
Is the thing about Hwi Young true?
What about the thing with Jun Woo?
Mom, do you see now?
Jun Woo is not a bad kid.
He's a good one.
Mom.
As you said, my grades have improved,
and I proved that I can do well on my own.
So can you trust me now?
Soo Bin.
I trust you.
But it's a very important period for you right now.
Also,
although you think...
you can do everything well on your own,
at your age, nothing goes your way.
You're at an unpredictable age when anything could happen to you.
Just trust me for now.
No matter what.
Don't imagine anything, or make any assumptions.
Nothing bad will happen to me.
Jun Woo also...
got better grades this time,
and he tried really hard.
He found what he wanted to do,
and we both tried so hard.
We'll continue to try hard too.
I just wanted to say that.
I'll go to my room then.
Soo Bin.
I came to pick you up today.
Since you came to see me all the time.
Come on, it's okay. Let's go.
You can tell us comfortably.
Okay.
I won't...
make any more statements.
Please just investigate things based on Hwi Young's statements.
Jun Woo.
Soo Bin, I...
You don't have to tell me.
Whatever decision you made,
you are right.
Good job.
(Application to Drop Out of School)
Hwi Young.
You want to drop out of school?
I want to leave this school as soon as possible.
But this...
For now,
why don't you take some time and think about it, okay?
I'll drop out.
Hwi Young.
This isn't the right way, okay?
I'm sorry, Mr. Oh.
Jun Woo.
You should've told them everything about me.
Why did you do that?
I don't think I have to explain that to you.
I'm going to drop out.
Hwi Young.
Drop out? Who said you can?
Why? Does that disappoint you?
Because you forgave me but I'm just running away?
Who says I forgave you?
Do you think I didn't say anything because I forgave you?
How could I forgive you when you don't even regret your mistake?
Then what should I do?
I'm giving up everything and leaving.
This is the best way I can think of.
I'm scared and afraid as well.
What do I have to do then?
What should I do?
Have you ever felt genuinely sorry to me?
From the bottom of your heart.
You've never felt sorry.
Only your pride is important to you.
Ma Hwi Young.
You haven't been forgiven.
And yet, you're just running away...
like a coward.
Choi Jun Woo!
I'm sorry.
(At Eighteen / Moment At Eighteen)