GOING TO YOU AT A SPEED OF 493KM
THE PLACES, PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTIONAL
Are you the one who sent Taeyang to Somang?
Why do you care?
I thought you used to be friends.
You used to be friends once.
I gave her a good opportunity.
She should be grateful.
Did you wine and dine
Somang's coach to send her there?
That's a lot of work just to harass one girl.
You must've strained your brain.
Isn't it humiliating?
I see. You want to fight because of some girl.
Whatever you two do, just don't make it obvious to me.
And butt out.
Don't you mess with me again.
I will if I have to.
You're also doing this for some girl.
Your ex-girlfriend.
There are levels to hating someone.
How could you kick her out like this?
You're the scum of the earth, you loser.
Bastard…
What do you think you're doing?
EPISODE 5
Seriously.
Look at your faces.
Sorry, sir.
I have a temper too, you know.
How old are you that you're still getting into fistfights?
You'll both have your pay docked and get demerits.
You must be overflowing with energy. Run 100 laps.
-Yes, sir. -Don't want to.
-What? -Dock my pay, give me demerits.
But I won't run any laps.
Hey, Junghwan. Hey! Kid!
Give me a break.
Junghwan says he hooked you up,
and you jumped at the chance to jump ship.
Explain what's going on.
She's going to Somang. What is there to explain?
All she did here was ruin the team spirit.
Hey, you. You're quick.
Isn't it good for you if I leave?
None of you can stand the sight of me anyway.
Wow. She's showing her true colors.
You seem to have a lot to say.
Hey, Taeyang.
Clean up the supply room. Now.
Do grunt work until you leave.
Don't think of stepping foot on our court. Got it?
Okay.
This is a mandate.
Don't talk to Taeyang.
It's annoying.
-Okay. -Okay.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
YUK JUNGHWAN
Shoot.
I won't pick up.
I have my self-esteem.
I won't pick up. Nope.
Hello?
You scratched my car.
Shoot.
Do we… have to meet at a place like this?
-It's better than a police station. -That's true.
What happened to your face?
Were you at the police station?
Here's the estimate.
It would show if I only fix the scratch, so I'm repainting the hood.
You don't redo your entire makeup just because your mascara runs.
How much is it?
Wow. Are you trying to profit from this?
Are you a scammer?
Although you wear the Korean flag?
Buy dinner if you don't want to pay.
Something expensive. Then I'll call it even.
Shoot.
-You have no friends, right? -I have a lot.
Friends who envy your success and use your sadness against you?
It's obvious you got into a big fight with someone.
You're down and don't want to be alone.
That's why you called me.
You made me go to a body shop just to have dinner?
Talk about being dramatic.
Sorry about last time.
What was the fight about?
You don't have to tell me.
Because I'm the scum of the earth.
Because I'm more disgusting than I thought.
I'll go if you tell me to. Like last time.
PARK TAEYANG
-Hey. What are you doing? -Let go.
You need to leave. Now.
Tell me why you're doing this first.
Junyoung won't even answer my calls!
How could you smile when you won this?
When you were putting this around your neck with a big smile,
Junyoung was sentenced to death.
Rehab failed. They can't operate again.
Her career is over!
What are you talking about?
Junyoung said she could do rehab--
Take this and get lost.
If you have a conscience, you should retire too.
Junyoung! It's me!
Who is it?
Doesn't Junyoung live here?
She's out.
Okay.
You should've let her in. She sounded like a close friend.
With the mood like this? What for?
Where did your sister go without even taking her phone?
What does she mean, don't look for her?
What if she does something drastic?
Have some faith in your daughter. You know what Junyoung's like.
Why did Junyoung have to get injured?
I won't be able to go on if something happens to her.
Sorry.
I should've been the one who got injured.
My poor girl.
YUK JUNGHWAN
Are you bitter? Is it hard?
If so, good.
Just…
leave quietly.
Wow. You're all grown up. You're even training at night.
Go on. Let me watch.
You know I do the opposite of what I'm told.
Okay. I'll just clean this up then.
Taejun.
Remember how
you let me go when I stole your bike
when we were kids?
You could never imagine
what opportunities that gave me and how it changed my life.
You were good to me even when you were 12.
Are you going to the other team?
Yes. What a traitor, huh?
To avoid Junghwan?
No. Because I think it'll be more comfortable there.
It's supposed to be a good opportunity, and I can focus on playing badminton.
Don't tell me to overcome it rather than avoid it--
You should avoid it if you can. Why deal with it?
I said do what you want.
Taeyang.
You can run away
if you're having a hard time.
It's okay.
Sorry.
Why are you smiling?
It's better than crying.
You should cry if you want to cry, not smile.
Are you stupid?
Don't you have
anything else to say to me?
I don't think so.
Why not? You should.
You're good at reading people.
Let's go out.
What?
Let's…
go out.
Let's go out.
Do you not like me?
That's not it.
Okay. You need time to think?
Why are you doing this?
Because I like you.
But I… So…
I've never gone out with anyone before.
Oh.
Well… Then it's about time.
A day is long enough to think it over, right?
Mull it over for a day.
You…
like me too.
You're acting like a different person.
See you tomorrow.
What just happened?
I wonder if she's watching.
Yes.
Can you hear me?
Taeyang!
Give me a chance! I'll be good to you!
General.
Your previous owner says
he likes me.
Why are you just standing there? Let's go.
Let's get to work.
Look at this. Why is a Somang Bank player here?
When are you leaving?
Are they paying you a lot?
Only top athletes follow the money.
So why are you…
Kids like you scare me the most.
People with nothing who are filled with ambition.
Taeyang. I said not to step foot on our court.
Clean the supply room.
Okay.
Coach.
Hey.
Did you make up your mind?
Yes.
Didn't you want
Taeyang to leave?
Now that she's actually leaving,
does that upset you too?
You're a real jerk.
What was that?
You trying to start something?
What's it to you whether or not she leaves?
Have you ever treated her like a teammate?
All you did was make sure she felt unwanted.
Only those who deserve to
can talk bad about others.
I'm dumbfounded.
What was that, punk?
Is that how you speak to a senior?
I only said what was right.
Hey. What's with the mood here?
Show him some respect.
Stay out of it.
Did you hear this punk?
I can't just let this slide.
Stop it. Let's not start the day like this.
Look. It's because the captain is like this.
It's because of you that they have no respect for their seniors.
I get it. Now cut it out.
What a great world.
It's easy being an athlete, isn't it?
Back in my day, I got beat up by my seniors before I got to play.
If my senior slapped me on my face, I turned the other cheek.
I see. You're only three years older, and yet that's how it was?
But I won't let anyone hit me.
You little punk.
-Hey. -Restrain yourself.
Are you nuts?
Let go. Are you nuts?
-Stop. -Let go!
You'd be dead if it weren't for Seungwoo.
Damn it.
I have one ironclad rule as a coach.
To give young athletes with potential two chances.
Bringing you to our team was the first.
If you want to take back
your decision to go to Somang, you may.
That will be your second chance.
This is your last chance.
If I go and regret it,
I'll tell myself I deserve whatever abuse I get.
Sorry, Coach.
You're steadfast.
Okay, then. Pack your things and leave quietly tonight.
-What? -Saying goodbye to everyone
will only make the mood awkward.
I'll take care of it, so you should leave quietly.
Also, do you plan to continue playing mixed doubles with Taejun?
Yes, since we can even if we're on different teams--
Don't. It's out of spite.
Disappointed? Tough.
But I should talk to Taejun about that--
I put you two together to help you adjust to being on the team.
What's the point in continuing?
I only care about my athletes.
I couldn't care less about your friendship.
Okay. I understand.
Okay, then.
Cheers.
Congrats on returning to the national team.
Still, you and I should have a drink.
Yes. You know I'm most sorry to you, right?
Sorry you have to suffer because of a partner like me.
Junghwan. Don't cause trouble ever again.
-We should go to the Olympics. -Right.
Excuse me!
Yes?
He wants more radish.
Lots of chili sauce, please. National team level!
Okay.
Hey. Please lower your voice. Relax.
I was being as polite as possible.
But it's scary. Let's eat quietly and leave.
Okay. Let's take it easy and drink just ten of these.
Excuse me! A bottle of soju each, please!
Please stop.
Hey. A national team member has to drink soju.
I believe that's patriotism.
-Don't be a patriot. -Come on.
-Let's drink. -Here.
Also, tell me if you want anything else. I'll order it.
Okay.
TAEYANG
Let's meet in front of the dorm.
What do you mean?
Why can't you be my mixed doubles partner?
We kissed.
I can't be partners with a guy that I've kissed.
That's all I'll think about.
Hey. What…
See? You can't even make eye contact.
Can you concentrate on the matches?
Stop it. Aren't you embarrassed?
You're so…
You're embarrassed too, right?
See? You shouldn't have crossed the line with a partner.
Stop hitting me. I'm getting excited.
Take responsibility for seducing me.
Whatever. I don't owe you anything.
Yes, you do. You have my heart.
I never asked for it.
You stole it.
What the heck? How cringe.
Let go of me.
It's not easy
to let you go.
You don't want me as a boyfriend
or as a partner.
You rejected me twice, right?
Do you really like me?
Why? Give me three reasons.
One. You're cool.
Two. You're a better person than I am.
Three. I want to go out with someone better than me.
What an ambitious guy.
I must be greedy when it comes to girls.
I'm leaving the dorm now.
Wow. You're full of surprises today.
You're leaving now? So suddenly?
Coach told me to leave quietly.
Taejun.
If I were to worry about my love life in the midst of everything,
that would make me a total psycho, right?
I mean, look at my situation.
I really…
I really, really mean it.
That was the first time someone said they liked me.
And the fact that it was you…
is kind of exciting.
An opportunity like this doesn't come every day.
I want to grab it.
But…
I don't have the courage to yet.
I'll wait.
Don't.
I say this now,
but I may fall for another girl.
Taejun.
It was really fun playing with you.
I guess you won't be next to me
or behind me anymore.
So…
How about we always meet on weekends, national holidays,
and Christmas?
During the first snowfall too.
Let's go out.
This isn't the time for this.
Get it together.
Later.
Good luck, Taeyang!
I hope you do well there.
We should've at least become friends.
Don't worry, friend. Good luck to you too!
I was rejected.
I lost out.
JINCHEON NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
One. Two. Three.
Let's take five.
-Break time. -Take a break.
Stretch it out.
Junghwan, did you drink last night?
You're sweating a lot today.
You even check whether or not I sweat now?
That's awkward.
I see. You must not remember last night.
Everyone in Korea knows you drank last night.
What kind of bull is that?
Hyukbong. Did something happen last night?
Gosh.
Sorry.
What is it? I blacked out…
LAST NIGHT
Whoever is still awake wins.
Why?
Because I'm going to do a livestream.
Hey, hey, hey.
I'm remembering something right now. It's not real, right?
No way. It must've been a dream. Yes, it was a dream.
Right? It was a dream, right? Yes, a dream.
It was a dream…
When I was a kid, I was super frail.
That was why I picked up sports.
Everyone laughed at me,
but I laughed at the punks who laughed at me.
That's how awesome I am.
Once I focused on myself and overcame myself,
I truly became Yuk Junghwan!
It was a really hard journey.
No. I take it all back.
I didn't have squat, so I needed to have a dream at least.
You know me.
What comes next?
Shoot. I can't remember.
She…
bought me this.
I suddenly miss her.
Are you watching?
How are you doing?
Nothing
Has changed
I've changed
As much as I did before
Junghwan! I'm sorry!
YUK JUNGHWAN WAILING, YUK JUNGHWAN PLASTERED
YUK JUNGHWAN'S EX-GIRLFRIEND
BOYS BE AMBITIOUS, YUK JUNGHWAN'S EDUCATION
Seriously.
Did I really lose my mind?
Is it a reporter?
Hello?
Taejun?
You idiot!
This is so annoying.
YUMIN
Why did I have to drink?
Is he busy?
I need to talk to him.
YUK JUNGHWAN
Let's go eat.
Okay.
Hey.
What do you think about our coach?
What's there to think about? He's a douchebag.
Even if he sees us
as objects to use for the team and not as human beings,
he should at least let us play badminton.
What do you mean?
SOMANG BANK
There are plenty of other players with potential.
Are you really bringing Park Taeyang?
Park Taeyang?
I have a use for her.
She's well-known.
She still has use left in her.
I try not to criticize coaches because my dad's one,
but he's a scumbag.
How could she leave without even saying bye?
I told Taeyang to leave quietly.
Anyway, this isn't the time to talk about someone else's life.
You know the company league starts soon.
The company has high hopes for you for this season…
Not.
They're wondering how long they have to feed
this team of an unpopular sport.
We must protect our livelihood.
Let's show them our worth! All right!
Why are you all quiet?
-Let's do it! -Let's do it.
-Let's do it.
Well, our goal is for us to come in first in the team competition.
The company league is an important tournament.
Will we get a chance?
The national team members are a given.
Youngsim and Captain will compete. Isn't that right?
Try hard if you don't want to be a benchwarmer.
Naturally, whoever does well will get to compete.
What nonsense is that about giving you a chance?
Coach Joo, you had something to say.
-Pardon? -You tell them.
What? Me?
-Please. -Coach. But…
-Have a nice day. -You too.
-Taejun and Seungwoo. -Yes, sir.
You'll start special training today.
Go to the training room.
So…
You're dismissed!
-Dismissed. -Dismissed.
Dismissed.
-Dongwan. -Forget it.
Hi.
Here.
I'll get you in shape for the tournament, so work with me.
Yes, sir.
I have a serious comment to make.
Can I not do the special training?
I'm going through a hard time.
I'm too mentally unstable
to bear the weight of the team's fate.
I'm lethargy personified.
Why? Is something wrong?
I was rejected by a girl.
Oh.
Come on. A little more!
A little more!
-A little more! -A little more!
Let's take five!
Yes!
You're looking good today.
Did you hear from her or something?
Why did you say that?
I'm trying
so hard to forget her!
Why'd you stop?
What's the use in jumping over this?
It'll help your jumping skills and improve agility and reflexes--
What use is any of that?
Agility and reflexes? Whatever.
I can't even get a girl.
Don't piss him off. You'll regret it.
I warned you.
Diagonal court dashes. Go!
Faster.
Faster. Run.
I should take today off.
What now? What is it this time?
You know.
No, I don't!
Mr. Sibong!
What is it?
My phone's ringing.
It's spam.
I'm going to take a break.
Mr. Sibong did judo competitively.
"Get them in shape no matter what!"
The coach yells at me. The assistant coach is on my case.
The athletes are exhausted.
I'm sacrificing my health and enduring body aches to put up with it.
But you're whining about your love life?
You punk.
How about I kill you?
Sorry. My bad.
Why do they laugh every time they miss?
How fascinating.
He was being so pushy, but not a single phone call?
Did he fall for another girl already?
Hi, Dad.
Somang called.
They want to see you tomorrow and give us the draft contract.
Okay.
I heard it myself.
I wanted to ignore it,
but that's just wrong.
Right?
Our coach wants to use her as just a marketing panhandler.
He doesn't see her as an athlete.
So? What do you want from me?
She left already. It's out of my hands.
-Dad. -Shoot.
What was that about?
So…
It looks good overall,
but if there's a conflict in the interpretation of the contract,
the company's interpretation prevails?
For anything not stated in the contract, she must follow the company's orders.
This is a bit…
She must do as the company says regarding anything important.
So it's a slave contract, is that it?
Well, I wouldn't go that far.
The contract is just a formality, so don't worry about it.
Taeyang, do you like doing volunteer work?
Excuse me?
I'd like you to work hard for the team when you first join.
Like one-day classes that we host or donating your talent.
We give private lessons to Somang Bank's VIP clients.
They'd line up around the block
if they heard Park Taeyang was the instructor.
Anyone who knows a little about badminton
would wonder how she's doing.
I understand what you mean.
I'll look it over and let you know.
They're bastards.
Will they even let you play badminton?
What a despicable slave contract.
Forget them. I'll find another team.
Which team?
Even when I first came back,
Yunis was the only one that took me in.
You have plenty of options. Think of all that you've accomplished.
Prodigy Park Taeyang. They don't call just anyone that.
Nothing's working out because you have no confidence.
They want to use you as a publicity mascot.
If you had any self-respect,
you'd muster up whatever remnants of pride you had remaining.
At least pretend to listen when someone talks to you.
Seriously.
Are you mad at me?
You know the crap I went through to raise you.
I know.
Your dream and goal in life is to make me a star.
That I'm not your daughter unless I play badminton.
That was why you didn't even text once for three years.
If not for Mom,
you wouldn't have contacted me.
WELCOME
DAD
Dad.
How are you doing?
Mom…
is very sick.
I know she wasn't nice to you, but she did raise you.
Where are you?
FUNERAL HOME
I'll play
badminton again.
I'll work…
I'll work hard.
Dad.
I like badminton.
What else do I have in my life?
I want to do well too.
I don't care whether it's your dream or mine.
I just have to do well, so…
I just want to do well.
I'll go to Somang.
I don't care how they use me. I'll just work hard.
I'm good at working hard.
I made myself clear.
I don't want to keep feeling so small all the time.
I'll join Somang.
To think, I came to the national team training center for a girl.
Was our fight last time not enough for you?
Let me ask you something.
Did you know what Somang's coach planned to do with Taeyang?
Or was it your plan all along?
To use her as a marketing panhandler?
A panhandler?
If you planned it, undo it.
Even if you didn't know, undo it.
Are you sure?
You sent her there not knowing that?
Do you know how to live without badminton?
I don't.
You know that to an athlete, their sport is everything.
How could you? She's also an athlete.
Leave. I have no idea what you're talking about.
Plus, I couldn't care less what happens to her.
You need to care before I get angry.
I don't want to fight. I can't cause trouble.
So get lost.
Please do this for me!
Asking you of all people for a favor…
isn't easy for me.
Then don't do it.
-Don't. -I need to do something.
I feel like crap
that I can't help her.
You'd know if you ever truly liked someone.
Why are you telling me about your feelings for her?
Go and tell her. She'd be happy.
I did, but she rejected me.
Yet, I'm still doing this.
In case she falls apart.
Our coach hasn't processed her resignation yet.
But
he won't listen to me, obviously.
You started it, so explain the situation
and persuade him.
Let's bring Taeyang back.
Please help me.
PARK TAEYANG
I'll meet with Coach tomorrow.
Why hasn't he called?
You've been calling me a lot lately.
Took you long enough to show up. Go and do what you came to do.
Is that how you ask for a favor? You're still acting proud.
Hey.
I was worried you might've forgot.
You're doing a favor for me. I can't have you die of humiliation.
Why would I do what you ask when you act like this?
Hey!
What are you two doing here?
Did you think about the TV show I mentioned?
It'll be a contract violation if I refuse, right?
Section 8.5.
"If the company requests the athlete's attendance,
the athlete must comply."
I'll have to do whatever the team says.
You didn't sign here.
This is the last one, right?
What are you doing?
Hi there.
You're not saying hi back.
You're still working for us, you know.
You bastard.
Do you want to go to court? Can you afford it?
No, I can't.
Then
come with me.
You can't steal my athlete behind my back like this!
What? I thought her contract was terminated already.
No, it was not terminated, so give up on her.
Let's get soju sometime.
Don't just sit there, get up!
You're still my athlete.
You're my athlete.
Hush.
How is an athlete so frail?
Your hand is just so warm.
You know my ironclad rule as a coach, right?
I give two chances to young athletes with potential.
You've used up your second chance today.
How many times do you offer that second chance?
Well…
Anyway, I won't show mercy anymore.
You'll be penalized for the days you were out.
I'll dock your pay or something.
Yes, Coach.
Come tomorrow morning.
Dismissed.
That's right. I came. Bye.
I've been saved.
How are you doing? Can we meet if you have time?
Let's meet at that fountain.
Did you wait long?
You must be very busy. You didn't contact me once.
You try being rejected. It's not easy to reach out first.
Anyway, did you decide to join Somang?
Are the teammates nice?
Oh, that?
I've had a change of heart.
I may remain at Yunis.
Really?
That's good.
Should I go to Somang?
Should I sign the contract?
Up to you. You're not back for me.
Wait. Did you come back for me?
I may leave again because of you.
What's with the reaction? Are you unhappy?
I guess your feelings have changed
in the past few days.
What feelings?
What?
That…
That what?
That…
That… which both you and I know.
-Why are you laughing? -Because you're cute.
-Why'd you hit me? -You're annoying.
Why are you laughing again?
Because I'm happy.
-Why do you keep hitting me? -In case I start liking you.
Taeyang, know something? This is the first snowfall.
I'm glad it's snowing.
I'm even happier
that you're back.
I'm so very happy!
GOING TO YOU AT A SPEED OF 493KM
Wait for me, my sun!
Taeyang!
Are you ready to be humble?
I'm ready to be humble.
I betrayed you and came back!
We'll choose who participates in the tournament through tests.
Please do your best for Yunis.
Let's win the team competition!
Yes!
Let's go. I made a reservation.
Nice. A restaurant that requires reservations.
Hi. It's Junyoung.
GOING TO YOU AT A SPEED OF 493KM
Translated by Jeong Lee