GOING TO YOU AT A SPEED OF 493KM
THE PLACES, PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTIONAL
EPISODE 12
Thanks for walking me home.
I better get inside.
What about training?
Why don't you come back now?
Bye.
Taeyang, let's go to my place.
I can't let you go like this.
Let's be together.
I know you love me.
Because I'm overwhelmed by your love.
I know how you feel.
So Taejun.
You don't have to try so hard.
That's it for today.
What's with all this affection?
See you.
Answer my calls.
And don't skip your meals.
JUNYOUNG
Did you see the comments under the article about you?
Everyone who was raising hell and calling me a fraud
now has it in for you.
What about you?
Are you doing better?
Well, for me…
Thanks to someone, I'm now a tragic athlete
and getting a lot of sympathy votes overnight.
Taeyang.
Things will get tough for you in this field.
From time to time,
when I think of you, all I can remember are the good times.
That's why
I keep mistakenly thinking that we're friends.
Let's not get it confused.
It hurts even when we just see each other.
Okay.
So you and I,
we should put an end to this.
I can't say that I forgive you,
but I'll just forget about it.
I'll forget everything related to you
as if we never knew each other.
So you should forget about me too.
And stop feeling sorry for me. I'm tired of that too.
Actually, I…
-You know-- -We should just
never get involved in each other's lives from now on. Okay?
That's the easiest way.
That…
isn't going to be easy.
For me…
that's the hardest thing to do.
What should I do?
Gosh. Who is it?
-Who is-- -Hello.
I'm here with Big Sports.
Is Ms. Park Taeyang inside?
I'm here to cover a story about Ms. Park Junyoung.
-Taeyang isn't he-- -Pardon?
-This isn't Taeyang's home. -What?
Who is Park Taeyang, for God's sake?
-What? Sir! -Can I ask you a few questions?
-Sir! -Please open the door.
-Are you inside, Ms. Park? -I only have a few questions.
-Is she really not inside? -Sorry for disturbing you, sir.
I'LL BE BACK
Well, you should've continued to enjoy your break.
What brings you here?
Nothing matters to you. Not the team, mentors, coaches…
Or your elders.
Coach.
Please…
cut me from the team.
What?
To be honest, who would want me on their team?
I…
don't want to be a burden on the team.
Are you saying that
you've been ghosting us on purpose all along?
I've been AWOL long enough
to justify getting fired from the team.
Please stop bending over backwards for me,
and just kick me out.
Goodness. You're such an insolent brat.
Why do you think you get to decide whether I fire you or not?
Do you want to know the reality?
The company has been pressuring me to fire you since last night,
but I haven't decided yet.
I brought on an athlete who took off for three years and is finally picking up,
and I'm thinking whether it'd be better to let you go or to keep you around.
You!
I get to keep you if I need you and let you go if I don't. Got it?
You don't get any say in it.
All that coddling has turned you into such a brat!
Until there's a final decision, you'd better go and train hard. Okay?
You came back.
Welcome back.
Our daughter.
She never went on a single field trip when she was in school,
and she missed out on the joys
of eating with her friends during lunchtime.
She never once had a proper chance
to go to an amusement park or on a trip, because she had to train.
All she did was train.
Yet you want to compensate us with money?
How much do you think we should get?
I'm not saying money will cut it.
I know it's long overdue,
but it seemed like
the least I could do as a human being.
-After all this time… -How much will you give us?
Enough to buy a house?
Or are you going to give us a grand building?
If you really wanted to apologize, the person who did this should be here.
What is it? You can't stand to see your precious girl bow down to us?
After what she's done to our daughter?
Next time, I'll make sure to have my daughter apologize properly.
I'm very sorry.
We…
won't forgive her.
From Taejun's standpoint, she's still his sister's nemesis, right?
But everything seemed fine between him and Taeyang.
I find that even weirder. How can he be like that?
Is it…
love?
Nemesis or love or whatever it maybe, just drink up.
Putting Taejun aside,
Junghwan has a bad relationship with Taeyang too.
He used to go out with Junyoung.
We've come too far to turn a blind eye to what's happening within our team.
We have to keep her.
If we don't, then who else will?
Goodness.
In my heart, I want to keep her. Of course, I do.
But the General Affairs Department and HR are all flipping out
and telling us to fire Taeyang from our team.
This isn't an easy issue to handle.
-Darn it. -She's going through a rough patch.
That's why we must keep her on our team.
-Why you little-- -I said I'd help. Remember?
I'm not drinking! I'm never going to drink this!
-You've grown up! -Why you Sibong…
I was going to pour you a glass--
-Hey, watch it. -Yes?
There's nothing left.
You guys drank up the whole bottle.
I'm the only one who's sober.
Jeez, Taeyang. You're training all alone.
That's just playing dirty.
We're not going to sit by and watch you do that.
Get over here.
Taeyang, you have to eat as much as you've trained without us.
What is it?
Gosh, it's so pretty.
These all look good.
How come everything looks so cute?
Taeyang.
Sorry for believing the bribery rumors.
Come on. What I did was even worse.
I'm sorry about that too.
I'm your senior, but I wasn't there for you three years ago.
I let you run away on your own.
I'm more sorry.
Gosh, you crybaby.
Anyway, let me go get some drinks. I get to pick.
What? No, I can go.
It's fine.
Youngsim, then I want a soda.
Taeyang is training by herself. You should have this with her.
Why? You can give it to her yourself.
It would be nice for the girls to get together for a change.
But…
Oh, right. Don't tell her it's from me.
-Why not? -It's a little embarrassing.
Are you okay with being let go?
Can't you see that I'm a mess?
How about you?
Are things okay with Taeyang?
She knows now
that I'm Junyoung's brother.
Well, everything will work out.
Taeyang is training hard.
You don't know anything.
About what?
Junghwan, at least you should behave.
Taeyang keeps asking to be taken off the team.
You punk, Coach is having a really hard time.
What is it that I don't know?
You know nothing. Is there anything that you know?
Darn you.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER
How are you feeling?
I'm okay.
-Doctor. -Yes?
How is Yook Junghwan doing these days?
Is he having a breakdown after being cut from the team?
I don't know. He hasn't been here recently.
I knew he'd get into trouble someday.
Do you know how much effort the athletes put in
to keep their spot on the national team?
Well, I have a hunch.
I don't even have that.
I have no idea how hard
you have to try to be in that kind of position.
He lost that spot just like that.
How could you say something like, "I knew you'd get into trouble"?
It was a little harsh, wasn't it?
All he ever did wrong was fall head over heels for his first love.
First love?
Do you have that person's number?
Who is it?
HISTORY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN KOREA PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORTS COACHING
Yes?
Hi, I'm Lee Yumin from Somang Bank.
We saw a movie together the other day.
What? How did you get my number?
I'm not a stalker, so don't be surprised. I just have something to tell you.
What is it? You want to watch another movie? I don't want to anymore.
Did you know Junghwan was expelled?
The news is everywhere, so I'm sure you do.
Do you know why?
Why do I have to talk with you about this?
That video of you and Junghwan. He found the guy who taped it
and beat the hell out of him. That's why he got cut. Everybody knows.
Junghwan being in trouble because of a girl is the talk of the town.
Did you know about it or not?
I guess you didn't.
You should be in the know.
Why are you telling me this?
Why don't you know anything?
Who's at fault for him letting go of the Korean flag?
I'm hanging up!
Let's meet tonight.
I'm on my way to Seoul.
Get in. Where do you want to go?
Why did you do it?
I heard you got into that fight because of me.
Who said that?
Lee Yumin.
You two know each other?
When are you going to stop throwing tantrums?
Don't you know how hard it'll be to get back on the team after this?
Even if you do get back on the national team,
you'll still be blacklisted. What are you going to do?
Do you even think about these things?
I just don't understand.
You broke up with me.
So why can't you put an end to us? Why are you still lost?
-You could've been rational-- -Stop.
Am I only an athlete to you till the end?
I know you're completely over me,
and it's obvious I mean nothing to you.
But I couldn't stand Yideun talking badly about you.
Why did I do that?
I guess I really loved you.
I…
Look at the situation I'm in.
I can't even answer calls from my family these days.
Did anyone ask you to get in trouble?
Is that really all you have to say to me?
"Are you okay? It must be hard."
Is this that difficult to say?
Not as an athlete, but as a friend at the very least.
I wanted to be comforted by you.
Did I go out with you as an athlete?
No, you were a woman to me.
When you lost badminton,
I bet you thought you were going through a harder time than anyone else.
But I…
It was really hard for me because I lost you.
But
I'll admit it now.
My first love…
was completely pathetic.
I admit it.
What kind of sister was Junyoung?
Just asking out of curiosity.
She was full of herself.
"Junyoung's brother? He can't play as well as his sister."
I think I've heard that more than 10,000 times.
"Why is Junyoung's brother like that?" This one,
I heard like 5,000 times.
Even in competitions,
"That's Junyoung's brother."
I would hear people talk.
Then
I'd break out in a cold sweat.
-I'll do it. -It's okay.
So
I was scared of playing badminton,
of the fact that I wasn't good at it.
But
I didn't want other people to find out that I was scared.
So what did I do?
I laughed it off.
I pretended as if nothing interested me.
But then you told me something.
Try appreciating your talent half as much as you appreciate mine.
You would've been huge by now if you had.
What?
Like a pretty good player on a company team?
No.
The best.
So there's no way I'm letting you go.
It wasn't about wanting to become the best.
"You can be the best."
I think I needed at least one person
in my life to tell me something like that.
The thing is,
I'm not sure if this can bring you any comfort,
but Junyoung found it hard to live her life as the best.
I don't think
anyone lives their life without getting hurt.
Like how you can't be an athlete without getting injured.
"I got hurt just like everyone else."
If that's how you think,
it doesn't have to be such a big deal.
It might not be such a big deal.
Even our breakup
might not be such a big deal.
Look, new items.
The color of the grip looks amazing.
Yuri, do you want mine too?
Really?
Sungsil, we wear the same size shoe, right?
Here you go.
Do you want the racket too?
But what about you?
Well, I don't need this much stuff.
-Sunsoo. -Yes?
-Do you want socks? -Yes.
Hey.
Let's talk.
-Here. -Thank you.
Seriously, you're so mean.
I have a question.
What is it?
Are you going to leave Yunis?
I'm sure I'll get fired.
I hope it happens soon before I get more attached.
Is this what you came back for?
I know. I shouldn't have returned.
When you told me to let go of the racket,
I should've ended it all then.
What are you talking about?
Were you going to leave the team?
Even begging to be kept on the team wouldn't have been enough,
yet she asked the coach to fire her.
Do you regret coming back?
Then don't turn this into a regret.
You're really looking out for me.
I can't stand the sight of you.
Junyoung's become a totally different person.
I got kicked off the national team.
And you're running away again.
What is all this?
I don't have a good reason to stay on the team, Taejun.
Don't say another word.
You weren't planning on telling me anyway.
That's why I'm asking you to help take care of the situation.
Gosh. I also want to stand up for our athletes.
But keeping Taeyang could mean
losing our other members.
What are you talking about?
The coach of the national team reached out to me.
Kwon Kichul? Why did that bas--
Why did he do that?
He said if we don't fire Taeyang,
he'll put all Yunis athletes at a disadvantage.
God, that son of a…
Darn it, that scumbag.
Because of what Taeyang did,
he was humiliated.
All this time, he was played for a fool, and he believed the kids' lies,
so he's holding a grudge, for sure.
Is that…
Is that the reason you want me to fire Taeyang?
Due to external pressure?
Then Coach, haven't you considered the futures of the other players?
-Coach. -Hey, I'm in the middle of a meeting--
It's okay. I'm done here.
Coach, let's make a practical decision this time.
We'll be waiting to hear back from you. Okay?
All right. Why are you here?
Taeyang.
What will happen to her?
Let's talk about this later.
Coach.
Please help her out this once.
If she leaves our team now,
you know no other team will take her in.
If this is about asking me for a favor, tell Taeyang to come talk to me herself.
She's weak and lost.
Why can't you just let her stay?
She doesn't have the will.
A coach shouldn't do unwanted favors for an athlete.
That's where the line stands.
It gets hard for both sides once you cross that line.
You should get going.
All she's done in her life is train without making room for a Plan B.
She talks about becoming a national athlete,
but from what I see,
that isn't her dream.
The Olympics? She knows that it's too late for her now.
She returned three years after the incident.
Despite all the painful memories,
she still came back here on her own.
That means she has nowhere else to go.
That she can't live without playing badminton.
So
please forgive her this once.
Please, Coach.
-One, two, three, four. -One, two, three, four.
One, two.
Three, four.
-One, two, three, four. -One, two, three, four.
One.
-I'm starving. -What do you want?
-What should we eat? -What do you want?
-I think we need to get some meat. -All right.
-Okay. Then pork belly? -Yes. pork belly.
Okay. Sounds good.
-Let's do rock, paper, scissors. -Here!
-Hurry. -Where's Youngsim?
I don't know where Youngsim is
She doesn't know. The loser buys everyone pork belly.
-Rock, paper, scissors! -Rock, paper, scissors!
She looks pretty, right?
Isn't she so pretty?
What's happening? Youngsim, are you going on a date?
-That's not it. -What is it then?
-You're so pretty! -Look at her!
-Youngsim, you look pretty! -She's so pretty.
Goodness.
Hana!
Gosh, Hana!
My daughter.
Let me see your face.
Gosh, you've gotten even prettier.
-Does Mommy look pretty today? -Jeez.
This is where I get to see Jung Hyunwoo in person.
This is so unreal. She's with a soccer star.
What? Youngsim isn't so bad when she's dressed up like that.
Anyway, does she always look this different with makeup?
-She does. -Gosh, she's scary.
-Hana, did you miss Mommy too? -Yes.
-You still play. -Yes.
You do too.
Can you take her bag to the dorm?
We're going out to eat tonight.
But look at you. I mean…
You're carrying her bag your entire life.
-Now that's wrong. -Hush.
Calm down.
Maybe we're meant to be.
Okay.
Let's go.
Lie back down.
Just get some sleep. Get some rest.
I'll leave.
You want to leave so you can avoid me.
We…
should end this.
Don't say something like that
so lightly.
Do you know why I liked you?
Because you're nice.
Continue to be nice.
Be you.
Don't ruin yourself because of me.
Do you think you're doing this for me?
Then open your eyes.
Look me in the eyes and tell me.
I can't.
I'll just…
I'll think of you
as a dream that was in my life.
The reality will hit me once I open my eyes.
Why am I a dream?
Stop running away and face it.
We haven't even tried yet.
We haven't even gotten started.
I can persuade my family.
Taeyang.
You love me.
But…
I used to
really like Junyoung
a lot.
As much as you mean to me,
she also
meant a lot
to me too.
So
I can't do this anymore.
We shouldn't think
that it's only our love that matters.
We liked each other a lot,
so for me,
that will be enough.
I want you
to be happy.
I'll think about it.
Let's grab a bite before heading back. I'm starving.
I don't think I can.
Why did you tell Junyoung about me?
I was worried about you.
What?
I don't even get to worry about you?
Obviously I wasn't going to be of any comfort to you, so--
Junyoung didn't comfort me either.
Don't waste your energy next time.
So,
did you get all dramatic after telling her about it?
No.
I got annoyed, so I went on a blind date.
I drank shots, which I hadn't done in a while.
I see.
Drinking shots.
It must have been fun.
It was hot.
I hate women.
Let's go after we finish this.
I'll see you again in the spring.
What?
Until then. you could try to hold back from going on blind dates
if you can.
What are you mean by "see you in the spring"?
When in spring? The first of March?
The first of April?
The first day of spring?
Just when it's a little…
warmer.
When all the ice has thawed.
What's taking her so long to come back?
Gosh, it's freezing.
Why do they ask me to take out the trash?
Hey, you're back early.
Get the kids to do that for you.
Nothing special happened today?
No.
It must have been nice. You three haven't gone out in a while.
I was only with Hana.
Really?
Excuse me.
Is this the dorm for Yunis?
Yes. Can I ask why you're--
Wait.
Are you Junyoung's mother, by any chance?
I've met you a few times before.
I see. Hello, ma'am.
-Hello. -Hello.
The thing is,
I'm here to see Taeyang.
I saw a coffee shop near the intersection down there.
Can you let her know that I'll wait for her there?
Sure.
What took you two hours to take out the trash?
Did I wait for two hours?
Pardon? Wait?
-For whom? -What?
Nothing.
Come on.
Taejun, do you have a minute?
-Can't it wait till tomorrow? -It's about Taeyang.
Junyoung's mom is here looking for Taeyang.
It got me worried.
The person you have reached is not available.
Why isn't she picking up?
Taeyang.
Why did you turn off your cell?
No, just keep it that way.
What is it?
My mom is here looking for you.
You should get back to the dorm. I'll talk to her.
It's my business. I should've met with her a long time ago.
Nothing good can come of it. You can do it later.
-Where is she? -Listen to me.
Do you think you're all that? How much do you think you can handle?
I don't want you adding on to what you're going through.
I don't want to see you saying "I'm sorry" and apologizing.
Even if it's to my sister and my mom,
I hate seeing you beg.
It was an accident.
What did you do that was so wrong?
Get back to the dorm.
I can talk to my mom.
Mom.
Let's go home.
Say something.
Just drive.
Mom.
I said, just drive.
Taejun.
Yes?
I'm begging you.
Please, I'm begging you.
What are you doing?
Let's get this settled before Junyoung finds out.
I'm so afraid you two might end up hurting each other.
Can't you just…
Can't you just be on my side this once?
How could you?
How could you do this to your sister?
What are you doing here?
Why did you come out?
I heard the gate open, but no one was coming in.
Let's go inside. It's getting cold.
Come on.
-Junyoung. -Let's go inside.
Come with me to the convenience store.
Do you want some beer?
I've started prepping for grad school,
and every night, I want to drink.
Junyoung.
What is it?
I love Taeyang.
Taeyang.
I love her.
I already knew that.
You're finally telling me yourself.
You guys are so ridiculous.
Taeyang didn't tell you that we met?
She didn't break up with you?
She told me that she would.
What?
I…
like Taejun.
Who?
I really like him.
Junyoung, I'm so sorry.
My brother?
It's not going to work, right?
I must be out of my mind.
What if…
I beg? That still won't work?
Why are you doing this to me?
PARK TAEJUN
I'll break up with him.
Has she already broken up with you?
Is that why you're doing this?
Did Mom find out about this?
You're stupid. You shouldn't have gotten caught by Mom.
Mom gets more upset about my life than I do.
Can't you see how this will hurt her?
What is it?
Are you so crazy about her that nothing else matters?
Then can I tell you why you have to break up with her?
Think about Taeyang.
How many times would she have to apologize because of you?
To me, to our mom and dad. How many times do you think it'll be?
A hundred times? A thousand times?
Would she get a warm look from us after that?
Stop.
Do you have any idea what you're putting her up to?
I said stop.
I'm sorry for what I'm doing to you,
but stop.
Seriously, what even is love?
Why is everyone making such a big fuss over it?
I really don't get it.
Do you want some?
Damn it. He's a bastard.
I knew this scumbag would do something like this.
Is it true that if we keep Taeyang on our team,
the national team will put our kids at a disadvantage?
Is that even possible these days?
It shouldn't.
But Coach Kwon can make it happen.
They should just fire him from the national team.
He's such a jerk.
Do I have to put up with this?
Do I have to lower myself this much to be a coach?
Then what are you going to do?
What?
I can't put up with this.
Coach.
Coach, where are we going?
Be honest with me.
Did something happen between you and Coach Kwon?
You know what? Forget it.
We can talk more about it on our way in the car.
Taeyang.
Who's your coach?
Is it Kwon Kichul or me?
-You are. -Then, you punk!
Why are you listening to him?
I'm your coach!
Taesang.
You should take better care of your athletes.
I don't have much time. Say what it is you have to say.
I'm…
-I'm… -Yes?
I'm sorry about not taking better care of my athletes.
I'll make sure to look after them properly from now--
Seriously.
I don't know why you're doing this to me.
Cut me some slack.
Please, I'm asking you for a favor.
I'm really sorry.
-Coach-- -You little punk!
Go on and beg for forgiveness!
This punk is too sorry to even say a word.
I'll make sure to pay closer attention to this one going forward--
I
was wrong.
I'm sorry.
All right. You're my senior asking me for a favor,
so I'll let it slide this time.
Are you ashamed of me too?
No, sir.
Never.
Even so, it's better than not having a coach.
I'm your coach, you punk.
Yes, Coach.
You'll do your best, right?
Yes, sir.
You will still be penalized by the team.
I can't help you with that.
You punk! You got yourself in over your head on the internet.
I'll be prepared.
If you're on leave today,
why are you here instead of hanging out with your friends?
It was a last-minute thing because of me.
It didn't feel right to take the bus back home last night.
You're not a kid. Why would you ask him to drive you all the way back home?
I asked him to come. I wanted to talk to him.
I see.
This is delicious.
I'll head back to the dorm once I'm done eating.
Are you okay?
How did things go at home?
What about you? How did it go?
I didn't get fired.
That's great.
Let's go for a drink.
It's too loud in here. Let's go outside.
Why? This place has a great vibe.
Let's just have a bottle and go.
Taeyang.
Let's break up.
What?
Let's…
break up.
I…
really liked you a lot.
I liked you too.
Thanks for everything.
GOING TO YOU AT A SPEED OF 493KM
I broke up with Taejun.
Everyone, I'm back!
Taeyang!
Taeyang is back.
Are you in deep distress because of our Taeyang?
-"Our Taeyang"? -You can say we're like besties.
Did you have to be this mean?
I'm getting swayed!
Taeyang and your brother broke up.
How do you feel?
It's been a while since you held a racket.
The leg is off.
What?
GOING TO YOU AT A SPEED OF 493KM
Translated by Sae-byul Chun