(My Lovely Boxer)
("In love and war, you're allowed to use any tactic you want.")
(By Frank Jack Fletcher)
(Emperor Diet Boxing)
What are you doing over there?
Are you done with your practice?
No, not yet.
I stepped out for a moment before my evening training...
because Assistant Director Han stopped by to see me.
It's been five minutes, right?
Yes, just five minutes.
You can't step out whenever you want, even for just a minute.
Don't you know that your breaks are an extension of your training?
Why are you so angry?
I was about to head back in anyway.
Let's go inside.
We've met before, haven't we?
Oh, yes. In front of the kindergarten.
Didn't you say you two met on a blind date that day?
Please forget that.
You seem slow-witted, so let me tell you this.
She's not an ordinary woman anymore.
She's a pro boxer who's getting ready for her comeback match.
Do not contact her without my permission.
And do not visit her unless you've made an arrangement in advance.
Mister.
What's the big deal about him contacting me?
Why does he need your permission?
Who do you think you are?
You know who I am.
I'm your agent!
The person who packs your lunch every day...
and makes sure you're healthy, feel well,
sleep well, and are getting all the nutrients you need...
while taking care of you 24-7.
Oh, that's right. I even do your laundry for you.
I washed your stinky sweatsuit.
Seriously, mister.
That's enough, okay?
See that?
That's the outcome of your unannounced visit.
Let's go.
Don't touch me!
(Emperor Diet Boxing)
Seriously, what was that about?
If I never hear from him again after this, it's all your fault.
Hey. If he really likes you,
he will contact you even if I beg him not to.
Also, is it that important to you at this critical time?
Whether he calls you again or not?
Yes, it is very important!
What I want to do isn't boxing. I want to date!
What? You want to date?
That's what you want? Dating?
What's wrong with it?
You might think it's silly,
but romance is important to me.
This is my first time experiencing these things.
Falling for someone...
and that person coming all the way here to see me.
It really was such an important moment.
You ruined it all.
What happened?
What's up with her?
You ruffled her feathers again, didn't you?
Hey, don't blame me!
Seriously. What's wrong with you?
She's already on edge because she has to lose weight.
Even if you wanted to scold her,
you should've given her some carrots first.
If you keep pushing her like that...
I wire you the money.
For coaching her and renting your gym.
Sook, let's start our evening training.
Stop.
Ho Joong, I need to talk to you.
You can't do this in the middle of our training.
Gosh, he totally disrupted my flow.
You know what?
Don't worry about the first match.
Let's practice losing first.
Practice losing?
Tae Young.
What if she loses the first match?
Jo A Ra is a southpaw. She's left-handed.
She needs to work on her routine from scratch. She has a lot to train for.
Then she can train to win and lose...
at the same time.
It only sounds easy.
Besides, it's weird that she has to practice losing.
She still has to throw punches.
Her opponent can't find out.
And it's over if there's a dispute over the result.
Gosh.
Hey, why do you sound...
so negative without even giving it a try?
Tae Young.
I pivoted and opened up a boxing gym to help people lose weight.
But back in the day, I won the Top Instructor Award.
Can you respect an expert's opinion?
(Episode 4)
Why are you getting out of the car?
Are you going to come upstairs?
Don't do anything stupid. Wash up and go to sleep right away.
Run the laundry right away. And don't eat anything.
What a nagger. I can take care of myself.
And don't spend more than an hour on your phone.
Go to sleep before midnight. If you don't, it will show.
Gosh, he and his nagging.
Don't run. Hey, you might hurt yourself.
Gosh. That little...
Goodness.
(Battery)
Uncle Tae Young.
I begged my dad to bring me here to see you.
My dad didn't want to come here, though.
- Gosh. Really? - Yes.
- I have a question for you. - Okay.
When will my dad be a starting pitcher again?
- Why do you ask? - Come on. You know why.
I already promised my friends that I would take them to see his game.
But my dad won't give me an answer.
You must know.
Right?
Well...
Let's go back home, Ye Jun.
Your mom wants you to come back now.
Dad, can I...
ride that just once before I go?
Please? Just once.
Mom always tells me that it's dangerous.
She won't let me ride anything. Please?
Then it's just this one time. Okay?
Yes! Don't tell Mom, though.
Don't run. Be careful.
Okay.
I'm sorry. You must be busy.
But are you sure you can let him ride that alone?
His eyes...
It's fine.
The field of his vision has gotten narrower.
But he's managing.
How's your wife?
She's the same.
What about you?
Forget I asked. You can't possibly be doing well.
I'm reaching out to a few teams.
If you don't want to retire yet,
I'll find you a new team.
Just rest up until I handle this.
It will get out of control if you start getting involved too.
Okay.
I'm sorry for making you come all the way here.
Don't be sorry.
I get to see you again.
It's actually nice.
Do you remember these flowers?
The kids made this bouquet for you.
They asked me to give you this bouquet of flowers.
I forgot to give it to you earlier.
It smelled just like that day.
The scent of my mother.
I just wanted to see your face.
And earlier, your agent showed up out of nowhere,
so I couldn't tell you everything I wanted.
It's about your match.
I was never interested in boxing.
It was my first time watching boxing videos for that long.
To be honest, I was disappointed that I could only see the videos.
I will watch your comeback match...
at the arena.
But still.
I don't want you to watch me fight in the ring.
Why not? I thought you looked beautiful.
You're so cool.
One, two.
Hook.
- That's not right. - What?
What's she doing? I told her to go to sleep early.
She's got him to come over already? Come on.
This is my first time experiencing these things.
Falling for someone...
and that person coming all the way here to see me.
That wasn't funny? Was it funny?
Look at her smile.
She should focus on managing her condition.
What did he come by?
(If you don't eat it because it's not tasty, you'll get constipated.)
You didn't run the washing machine, so I did it.
Are you even trying to manage your condition?
If you don't go to sleep before midnight starting today, I'll take your phone away.
You're spending too much time in the bathroom. Are you constipated?
Make sure to eat the boxed meal.
If you don't eat it because it's not tasty, you'll get constipated.
If you get chronic constipation, there's no remedy for it.
He's unbelievable.
What's the look on your face?
Were you touched?
I have severe constipation.
I guess it's because I couldn't go number two.
No, it's probably because you were distracted by other things.
What are you talking about? Did you see what I did last night?
Did you sleep before midnight or not?
Were you on your phone the whole night? I'll check your phone.
I went to sleep before midnight.
You'd better not touch my phone.
I'll report you. I won't hesitate.
Like this.
Hey!
What's the look on your face?
You must be touched by what I did.
Hey, I'm much older than you.
Hey!
Yes. That's it.
Let's go.
- Faster. - Come on.
That's it. Faster.
- Gosh, are you tired already? - Hey!
Hey, you'll never be ready for a match at this rate. Faster.
That's it. Let's go.
Faster. Yes. Nice.
That's it. Let's go.
There were so many articles about Lee Kwon Sook.
So I was expecting you.
Don't even think about using Ah Reum for her comeback match.
Use her?
After she wins her comeback match, she'll challenge Ms. Han the right way.
For the champion title.
You've got to be kidding me.
Can't you see that?
(Remaining 52 days until the 4th title defense for WBC)
Ah Reum's title defense is less than two months away.
If she wants to win the champion title,
she will have to wait six months until Ah Reum's next title defense.
She can't wait for six months. Come on.
What can you do about a match that's already scheduled?
I won't consider anyone but Han Ah Reum.
Lee Kwon Sook has no WBC ranking.
Would they even let her compete?
They said yes.
We can do what we want.
What?
It's Lee Kwon Sook.
The girl skipping out there is Park Hye Jin, right?
Ex-champion.
Why mention her?
She returned her title because...
she couldn't find an opponent for two years.
I'll set up a match.
You punk.
Are you using Hye Jin as a bargaining chip?
Do you think I don't know how you think?
What was that?
The card of someone who came by before you to bait me.
If you want to work with my athletes,
talk to that person instead.
It's my agent.
(Jung Soo Yeon, About Sports)
Back out.
Don't get involved.
I don't want to back out.
I decide whether I get involved or not.
There's no profit in boxing.
I'm not in it for the money.
What's your purpose?
Why do you want in?
You first.
Why do something that makes no money?
That's not what you do.
Do you...
have a crush on her?
- What? - Did you fall for Lee Kwon Sook?
She's a boxing genius.
And you have a thing for sporting geniuses.
That's why you fell for me. Am I wrong?
Yes.
Then what is it?
It makes no sense.
It's not profitable,
and you didn't fall for her talent.
It's not love either.
Why did you bring her back?
You dragged her back when she hated boxing.
You don't need to know. Just back off.
I won't.
I'm fired up because of you.
Endorphins are flowing through me.
You've got Lee Kwon Sook, but wait and see.
I'll make sure Han Ah Reum climbs higher than Lee ever did.
I'll beat you this time.
Who's the return match against?
Jo A Ra.
It's not final yet.
You'll use Jo A Ra to get the media interested,
then snatch the title from Han Ah Reum?
Everyone has a decent plan.
Since we're against each other, let's make this big.
Follow me.
Hey.
Here are your beers.
Ms. Han.
Ah Reum.
My coach called.
Are you here about Lee Kwon Sook?
To get me to fight her?
Yes.
What do you say? Are you interested?
It'll be a legendary match.
I won't fight Lee Kwon Sook.
Don't waste your time.
Why not? Is it because you might lose?
Or lose the championship belt?
I can fight Kwon Sook a hundred times and win a hundred times.
Then why won't you?
Oh, because of the incident three years ago?
Because Lee disappeared before the match?
She's a traitor.
Do you know...
how we fought to survive in the mess she created?
All female Korean boxers can be as rude to her as they want.
Ms. Han.
How much do you make boxing?
- What? - It's rude...
to ask that.
This is business.
Do you make enough to live on serving beer part-time?
Your coach is in debt because he had to...
pay for you to defend your title.
Will you pay him back?
What is it you want to say?
Fight Lee Kwon Sook.
Instead of regretting it later.
Forget training in a ring where no one sees you.
Enter the ring with the world watching...
and fight Lee Kwon Sook.
That's the way...
to keep your beloved boxing alive.
Say yes and I'll repay you...
with a payment that goes down in Korean boxing history.
Why do you keep talking about money?
Who wants to fight the likes of her to make money?
You have everything but money.
It's time you made some money too.
Even if Kwon Sook were to come to me and beg,
I wouldn't fight her.
Don't come here again.
Seeing you makes me want to puke.
Mom.
I sent this month's expenses. Did you get it?
Okay, good.
I also sent a winter jacket.
It's cheaper if you buy it before it gets cold.
Send me a picture when you get it.
Okay. Send me a nice one.
Hey.
Ms. Jo. Hi.
I thought you weren't in and were just about to leave.
It's you, isn't it? I almost didn't recognize you.
Where did you get my address?
Coach Lee begged me to make sure...
this match happened.
Darn him.
Also, these people pleaded with me to meet with you.
What's that?
(Love Ara Member Petition)
- "Love Ara?" - "Love Ara."
Your fan club president is really enthusiastic.
I'm so envious.
You have had a strong fan base that has sent you...
as much as 50 to 100 dollars every month for years.
So what?
Are you getting sentimental with me?
Even if I were to get sentimental with you,
would it work?
It's just that these people...
want the match more than anything.
Think about it...
and call me within 48 hours.
I can't wait for you forever.
Oh, right.
About the fight money.
It won't be six-four this time. For you, especially...
It'll be eight-two.
Says Coach Lee.
Gosh. You're here early.
Darn it.
Did you have to see me like this?
I can't wash these anywhere else.
Follow me.
(Management Office)
Come in.
Gosh. Most of my employees rarely come into the office.
Take a seat.
Would you like a cup of tea?
I have some hojicha leaves.
Shall I brew some for you?
No, thank you. I'm good.
Then how about some hot water?
Drinking hot water does wonders for your body.
My father drank this every morning.
But the thing is, he passed away before the age of 60.
My goodness.
Anyway, why did you want to see me out of the blue?
I'm so scatterbrained.
I wanted to ask you who would fight her in her comeback match.
You could've just asked me over the phone.
I figured I should do this to see you.
We need to see each other often to be on friendly terms.
Why must I be on friendly terms with you?
What do you mean, why?
We should become friends so that we can keep working together.
That way, I can save face with the chairman too.
What?
Will you really do it once and call it quits?
I get that Lee Kwon Sook is a one-off,
but I'm more intrigued by your other athletes.
What do you say?
Don't you think we can become good friends?
The thing is,
I'm very selective when it comes to who I become friends with.
Look, Mr. Kim.
I'm a busy man,
so stop wasting my time with all this nonsense, okay?
I have...
no intention of being part of the rigged game...
in any way.
Mr. Kim.
You're a funny guy.
Do you know what "paradox" means?
At the moment,
you're trying to put the nationally beloved genius boxer...
in a rigged game and make her retire.
Right?
And you said you'd take care of Kim Hee Won too.
But what?
You have no intention of being part of the rigged game?
That's paradoxical. Am I wrong?
As for Hee Won, it can't be undone.
However, I won't make the same mistake twice.
I didn't force Lee Kwon Sook to do anything.
I'm simply following her wishes,
which is why I'm facilitating her plan to retire.
I see.
Is that so?
If it makes you feel better to see it that way...
Go ahead and keep thinking that.
(Paran Tour)
- What has gotten into him? - What is going on?
- He's giving me the creeps. - He's giving me the creeps.
(A hook at your heart!)
Hey.
Stop staring at Kwon Sook's face.
You'll pierce a hole through her face.
The kids asked me to show you these.
They drew you in their art class today.
(Assistant Director)
Look at that. She's smiling again.
I smile too, when I'm looking at my phone sometimes.
She won't put her phone down.
Doesn't everyone have that problem these days?
Smartphone addiction.
Even so, it's odd that she just can't stop smiling.
Maybe she just has a smiley face.
She's been following all my instructions and has been training well.
What's your problem?
Kwon Sook!
Practice.
Mister, can I please take a five-minute break?
Just five minutes. Please?
She must be losing her mind.
Did you see that?
- See what? - She usually gets annoyed...
when I tell her to practice, but she smiled.
My goodness.
It's nice that she's in a good mood. Must you be so twisted?
I'm worried because that's a sign that she doesn't want to box.
Becoming obedient all of a sudden...
or becoming all quiet instead of whining.
Who said that?
It's the exact same situation.
Kwon Sook is doing the exact same things...
she did right before she ran away.
Right?
Try it.
Our ox bone soup is famous.
So is my restaurant.
By the way,
I don't see any pictures of Kwon Sook in the restaurant.
I don't want people to say I'm using my daughter...
even at the restaurant to earn money.
This place is like my shrine.
It has nothing to do with Kwon Sook.
Kwon Sook's penalty.
How much is it?
The penalty?
- Why do you ask? - What do you think?
She doesn't want to box.
Come on! You can't do that now.
Why not?
If Kwon Sook really doesn't want to do it,
just let her go.
As for the penalty...
Whether I have to sell the restaurant or my body,
I'll pay it.
Take this.
Give some to Kwon Sook too.
(Champion Ox Bone Soup)
Mr. Lee.
What's your daughter's weakness?
I'm asking, so I can help her get ready.
I've already made up my mind...
not to get involved in anything she does if it's connected to boxing.
Do you understand?
She's made the difficult decision to return to the ring,
so she shouldn't lose.
Lose? Who, Kwon Sook? To whom?
Kwon Sook has no weaknesses. My daughter is...
a monster that I raised.
Well, who knows?
If she lets her guard down...
Well, Kwon Sook...
Maybe without her counterpunches, she could still lose.
"Counterpunches?"
That's right. Counterpunches.
Make sure she focuses on practicing her counterpunches.
If her counterpunches have become rusty,
she could lose.
What is this?
What are we doing with this?
Making sure you will lose.
We'll use this, so you can't throw any counterpunches.
My punches?
Yes, your punches.
All right. The rules are simple.
You can dodge your opponent's punches...
or defend yourself,
but you cannot counterpunch.
The moment you try to extend your arm,
this band will stop you.
Try it once, and you'll get the hang of it.
Try it with Ho Joong.
Let's do this.
Ready, go!
Are you all right?
Here we go.
Come on!
One more time.
Come on.
One more time.
Don't be too conscious of the band.
It'll automatically stop you when you try to throw a punch,
so punch all you want.
Will you please stop going on about punches?
It's easier said than done.
You can do it.
Try it once more.
What are you waiting for? Just do it.
I won't do it.
What's the point?
I'll lose anyway.
I can just let her punch me.
Let her punch you?
So you're going to lose the match like some pathetic boxer?
You must still do your best in the ring even if our end goal is to lose the match.
That's the least you can do to show respect for the ring.
Respect?
You're the last person to talk about respect.
You're helping me lose the game.
Yes. I'm the son of a witch.
But you're a boxer.
You should at least have respect for other boxers.
Have you ever thought about how it has been...
for your opponents, Jo A Ra and Han Ah Reum, all these years?
They have been protecting the ring you ran away from.
So what?
Stop lecturing me.
It's not like I want to be here.
Who said you could leave?
Your training isn't over yet.
Put down your phone!
You can't bring in your cell phone during your training starting today.
Says who?
Who do you think you are?
You little...
- Have you gone mad? What are you doing? - I...
put my life on the line for this game.
I can't ruin my life because of your love life.
What's gotten into you?
Who said you could take my phone?
I'm not your slave.
Do you think I'm joking right now?
If you're not going to do what I say,
pay me the penalty of 2.5 million dollars and leave.
It was you who signed the contract.
Take responsibility for your actions or leave.
Make a decision.
Did you say 2.5 million dollars?
You've crossed the line.
You're acting just like my dad. Do you know that?
Do you think I'm some boxing machine that makes money?
I hate you.
Darn it.
Hey, Sook!
Gosh.
Yu Ri.
One of the parents told me that you were here.
You surprised me.
How did you get here?
You're not training today?
I should be training, but I don't want to do it.
I'm sorry to distract you from work.
I wanted to go somewhere, but I had no place to go.
And I didn't know where to go either.
I'm glad you're here.
But did something happen?
Something must have upset you.
This isn't good.
I don't have any tissue.
Yu Ri.
You can lean on me and cry.
What?
Can I?
Of course. Lean on me.
I won't watch you cry.
You can blow your nose on my jacket too.
I won't do that.
Gosh. Come on.
Hey, Tae Young.
She didn't come back to the gym, right?
No, she didn't. She's not home either?
No.
She might go to the gym late at night, so keep checking.
By the way,
Kwon Sook will show up, right?
Shouldn't we call the police?
Don't be ridiculous.
Do you want to read about her disappearance in the newspapers?
I'm just worried about her.
Gosh, I hope she's not crying right now.
- This is funnier. - What's this?
- That's funnier. - Gosh.
You!
Where have you been all day?
Don't you know what time it is?
How could I possibly know that?
I don't have my cell phone.
Gosh. Why did you fold my laundry without asking me first?
This isn't the first time.
I always folded your laundry.
I folded them yesterday too.
From now on, don't touch my laundry.
It's annoying.
So you were out taking stupid pictures with Mr. Han?
Yes. I was. So what?
Do you know how worried Ho Joong and I were?
Why did you worry about me?
In case your money-making machine broke down?
- You... - Enough. Leave now.
You didn't finish folding the laundry. Where are you going?
Don't spend too much time on your phone!
Or I'll take it from you!
Gosh. Seriously.
Stupid laundry.
(Name: Han Jae Min)
Name, Han Jae Min.
He graduated from Sungsil University as a business major.
He failed to find any jobs one after another.
He got a job through nepotism at his mother's kindergarten.
As the assistant director, apparently, he's not doing...
much.
He usually films external promotional videos.
Hold on. Could it be possible that...
he approached Ms. Lee to use her to promote the kindergarten?
No. I doubt that's the case.
Based on my analysis of him through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,
Han Jae Min...
(The cheerful campaigner)
is not the type to take advantage of people...
or use sly tricks.
He applied for a job at our agency.
Yes. I checked with HR.
He didn't pass the resume phase three years ago.
That's suspicious.
Is it possible that our competing agency hired him as a spy?
Like Jung Soo Yeon.
She's been coming to our agency way too often.
Ms. Jung won't do something like that.
Then what's going on? Are they simply dating?
Then we can just manage the risks.
On that note, can I hire a private investigator?
Hey, I haven't heard from you.
You ought to give me a follow-up report. You punk!
What is it? Should I prepare some money for the penalty?
No. Nothing special happened.
It's about her personal life.
Her personal life? What do you mean?
I think she has a crush on a guy.
What? A guy?
(Champion Ox Bone Soup)
This is the place, right? That little punk...
Sir!
You can't just show up out of the blue.
You can't make a scene here. This is a kindergarten.
Let go of me before I lose my patience.
- Gosh. - Hey. Do you have a death wish?
How do you expect me not to do anything after hearing that?
What? Who said I was going to make a scene?
I'll take a look at the guy...
and talk to him quietly. That's all I'm going to do.
Your existence is already so loud.
Stay here. Calm down.
Hey.
- Who is that? - Where is he going?
- We should follow him. - Follow him?
(Emperor Diet Boxing)
Did I make you wait?
A bit.
That dirtbag.
Hey. I can't see properly.
Do you have binoculars?
Who has that in their car?
You're a sports agent.
Do you watch baseball games without them?
I watch from the VIP stand.
Darn you.
Hey.
They're dating.
Look at him.
He's just the type Kwon Sook likes.
He looks like me in my heyday.
What?
Ta-da.
Hey.
- We saved the same one. - Yes.
Oh, but...
the other teachers will notice if that's your screensaver.
I want them to notice.
Do you water the flowers?
Yes. Why?
The teachers talk about how they don't like it.
Gosh. They're all so mean.
I should be nicer to them.
The five minutes are up.
It goes by too fast.
I get a day off after my return match.
Let's hang out then.
Okay.
Who are you up against first?
What are they saying?
We're too far off.
Your hearing's failing already.
I'm not a cyborg.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Anyway,
after the return match,
will you stay with your current agent?
Why?
He bothers me a bit.
He signed me for just two matches.
Just two.
Working with him...
I won't work with him after that.
That's the condition of my return.
Then after that,
you can be with me.
All the time.
Yes.
Just for five seconds.
One,
two,
three,
three-and-a-half,
three-and-three-quarters.
That darn scum.
No, please. Please, stay still.
You said you wouldn't meddle in her life anymore.
Let go, fool. That was about boxing.
What girl's dad would keep still...
after witnessing that?
- Calm down. - It's over.
It's over. It's okay now.
It's okay.
- Why? What? No, sir! - Let go of me.
You, punk!
Darn it!
Yes, you. You, punk.
You dare hug whom?
Who did you dare touch?
Who are you, mister?
You punched me.
Me? I'm Kwon Sook's dad.
How dare you give me that look?
Sir, seriously...
Darn it.
In the middle of the night on a brightly lit street.
I didn't raise my precious girl so the likes of you could hug her.
Shouldn't you see a doctor?
I'm fine. It's bearable.
If you do see a doctor, call me.
My company will pay for your treatment.
And...
If Kwon Sook were to hear of this,
the rift with her father would only deepen.
It could affect her match too.
I won't tell.
Don't worry.
I'll compensate you separately.
For what?
He's Kwon Sook's father.
I don't need compensation.
Okay, then.
Can I ask you something?
Go ahead.
Kwon Sook's next match.
Who's her opponent?
Why do you ask?
How about Ms. Han Ah Reum?
Three years ago,
she lost her title because of Kwon Sook.
A revenge match between them...
would fire things up.
You must like sports a lot.
After her contract with you ends,
I might represent her myself.
She'll feel more comfortable around me too.
(Emperor Diet Boxing)
Ta-da. Here I am.
(Emperor Diet Boxing)
Gosh. This place is amazing.
What's the theme of the interior?
Is it a cafe look?
(Where is she?)
(I love you, A Ra.)
The lighting's fantastic.
(The lighting's great. You look 100 times prettier.)
(Hello)
People.
This hungry boxer can only cry.
(Pay A Ra more.)
Ms. Jo.
(Don't cry.)
You can't break into someone else's studio.
People.
Do you see her?
It's Lee Kwon Sook.
Do you see her over there?
Where are your manners?
(Hello)
(Get out.)
Turn that off.
(Kwon Sook's fans aren't welcome here.)
(That coach and Kwon Sook's fans are all helpless.)
A scary man appeared.
How the meeting with Kwon Sook went down?
I'll tell you later.
Bye.
Goodbye.
I'm here to talk.
With Kwon Sook in person.
How much are you getting paid?
Why do you ask?
So I can ask for more than you.
Based on experience and results,
I'm better than you.
Ms. Jo.
Don't you have a coach?
What are you doing here, trying to bargain?
This is me.
I decide my pay.
I want 10,000 dollars more than you.
Or there's no fight.
Let's talk another time, with her agent present.
You're the boxer.
Where are your guts?
Deal?
Deal.
Perfect.
(Jo A Ra, Lee Kwon Sook)
Darn it.
You're two kilograms overweight.
From now on, lunch and dinner are dietary fiber only.
Hey, Kwon Sook!
My goodness.
- There you are. - Did I keep you waiting too long?
- About an hour. - What?
Just kidding.
Come on!
(Emperor Diet Boxing)
Hey, that guy is ridiculously handsome.
Kwon Sook has high standards after all.
Hey, why did you let her go out, knowing she's trying to lose weight?
They'll go and eat something together.
Well, it's only for two hours.
She needs to let loose here and there.
If you keep pulling the rein, it'll break.
(You're the prettiest when you throw punches.)
(Live, Teaching Lee Kwon Sook a lesson)
That lunatic.
Darn it!
Gosh.
Hey, what is the reason...
you have to come all the way here for a run?
Do you have OCD?
On this important day, you showed up reeking of alcohol.
I went out with some people who would help us and bought them drinks.
Drinking is part of the working culture.
I need hangover soup. My stomach is upset.
Hey.
That little...
Wait up!
Why didn't you come last week?
We waited for you.
From now on, I'll come every day.
Have you eaten yet?
No.
That man over there won't even let me drink water.
What? That little...
Goodness.
If he keeps food from you, just steal it.
- Okay? - Yes.
Here, take this.
Thank you.
That punk. My goodness.
Don't tell me you came all the way here for a lollipop.
If you're tired, just go home.
Stop talking to me.
Do you think I can't run because I'm hungover now?
I used to be... Wait! Stop.
I was a catcher.
Catcher? As if.
Are you sure you were a baseball player?
Why would I lie about that?
Number 22. Team Yujin High's catcher.
Kim Hee Won and Battery.
Oh, the Monster Pitcher?
I thought you were just his agent.
Now, you think differently of me?
You won't believe me, but I was quite famous in high school baseball.
Then why did you quit baseball?
Well...
Because of an injury. What else?
Why did you quit?
You clearly weren't injured.
I already told you. I hate boxing.
Right. Why do you hate it so much?
Mister.
Do you know what the most important thing is in boxing?
Well...
Your fists?
Standing.
In boxing,
the one who remains standing at the end is the winner.
My dad said boxing was like life in many ways.
That's why I hate boxing.
I mean, what kind of life is that?
Even if you're exhausted,
you can't even sit or lie down to rest?
It's miserable.
But you fight a match to win.
Life isn't about winning.
I can't get cold, so I'll keep going.
Take a break if you're tired.
(Weigh-in for Special Match)
Weight, 53.37kg, 117.66lbs.
Lee Kwon Sook, Bantamweight. Passed.
Weight, 53.63kg, 118.23lbs.
Jo A Ra, Bantamweight. 110g overweight.
Since Jo A Ra's weight is over the limit...
One moment, please.
(Weigh-in for Special Match)
Weight, 53.50kg, 117.94lbs.
Jo A Ra, Bantamweight. Passed.
- Nice! - Yes!
Look here.
Look here too.
Face each other and strike a pose.
What?
- She's still got it. - She's unstoppable.
Now, let's hear the latest update on Lee Kwon Sook.
Her comeback match will take place tomorrow.
Reporter Park, I hear the tickets are all sold out.
Yes. The Korean boxing scene has been struggling, so this is good news.
The ringside seats sold out in just five minutes,
and the rest all sold out too.
However, the TV networks won't buy the right to broadcast it.
It'd be great if they did.
(I Love Sports)
Then between Lee Kwon Sook and Jo A Ra,
who do you think is more likely to win?
It'd say it's Lee Kwon Sook.
One heavy punch from her can knock out anyone.
I think Jo A Ra will win.
A three-year hiatus is too big a handicap for an athlete.
It'll be hard for her to beat an active boxer.
Besides, Jo A Ra is at her peak now.
(K-boxing Hipster Jo A Ra versus Genius Boxer Lee Kwon Sook)
Let's do this!
(K-boxing Hipster Jo A Ra versus Genius Boxer Lee Kwon Sook)
- Jo A Ra! - Why are Jo A Ra's fans there?
- We adore you, Jo A Ra! - We adore you, Jo A Ra!
- We adore you! - We adore you!
- We love you, Jo A Ra! - We love you, Jo A Ra!
Oh, Mr. Kim.
Did you have a good dream?
I hope you had a lucky dream.
Good luck!
Who is he?
Do you know him?
He is Kwon Sook's fan.
Jo A Ra is so pretty!
I'll go check in on Kwon Sook.
Okay.
Ms. Jo.
My, you must be feeling great today.
You seem very relaxed.
Why should I be nervous?
Well...
You're about to go up against the genius boxer, Lee Kwon Sook.
How do you feel?
(K-boxing Hipster Jo A Ra versus Genius Boxer Lee Kwon Sook)
How do I feel?
I'm psyched.
Of course. You're brimming with confidence.
Do you have a special strategy for today?
Hey, honey.
You can use your hands and feet in kickboxing,
whereas you can only use your hands in boxing.
Do you know why more people have died in boxing matches?
Well, I'm not sure.
It's because we only attack one spot.
I see.
Your hands.
It's done. Good luck.
Thank you.
Oh, hello.
Did he say anything else?
- No. - You checked everything, right?
Yes, all good.
What is it?
Are you all right?
I want to be alone.
Can everyone leave?
Ho Joong.
Okay.
Let's leave. We should use the restroom too.
- Okay. - Okay.
What's wrong with you?
Are you not well?
Don't look at me.
You should leave too.
Hey, how could I leave when you're like this?
Please just leave.
You're sick.
That punk, Ho Joong. How did he manage your condition?
What kind of coach manages his athletes like this?
Don't badmouth him.
He didn't do anything wrong.
Stay here. I'll get the ringside physician.
Stop it.
You don't have to do anything.
I'm always like this before my games.
I'll feel fine once I get up in the ring. So just let me be.
What are you doing?
Comforting you.
I think this is the only thing I can do for you right now.
When I was young,
every time I sparred with my dad,
I thought he might punch me to death.
I had to swing my fists to survive.
I was scared of dying.
I didn't want him to beat me to death.
I must be losing it.
Why am I telling you this?
You can tell me more.
Tell me whatever you want to say.
I'll listen to everything.
Tae Young, it's time.
(Lee Kwon Sook, Authorized personnel only)
Mister.
Yes.
Can I really tell you anything I want?
Yes.
Go ahead.
I'm...
scared of boxing.
But...
I will win today's game.
(My Lovely Boxer)
Hey, look at this. That explains it.
Right. Her right shoulder is still...
Okay.
Kwon Sook.
Are you ready?
("Youth Documentary: Genius Boxer Lee Kwon Sook")
Back then,
I wasn't human. I was a monster.
(Next episode)
A monster who went berserk whenever she went up to the ring.
Ms. Lee Kwon Sook will enter now.
My dad turned me into a monster.
What's your relationship with the guy you came with?
Is it serious?
You didn't fall for that jerk's silver tongue...
and sign some weird contract, right?
You got the promoters to turn against us and took our sponsors.
No human being would do something like that.
I'm not human, you see.
What can you do now, Dad?
My life is already ruined because of you.
Don't ever meddle in my life again.
I want to call you casually now.
Should I call you Kwon Sook or Yu Ri?
Yu Ri, of course.
Today, you don't have to do anything you don't like.
- Jo A Ra! - Jo A Ra!
It's not your fault.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)