[theme music playing]
-[car honking] -[bee buzzing]
KKULBEE EDUCATION
[cat meowing]
8 YEARS AGO
[elderly woman] Wow, snow is really coming down, huh?
It's nice.
[sighs]
For you.
[pleasant guitar music playing]
Are you here to eat tangerine?
NOEULGIL NURSING HOME
[zipper opens]
Why are these tangerines so sweet? Good lord. [chuckles]
Cigarettes bring you more joy than I do.
Probably.
Eighteen years I've known you.
Cigarettes have been there for me half my life.
Even though they're the thing that's killing you?
If the thing that I love tells me to die, I'll do as it says.
And if I told you to live... would you do it?
[scoffs]
[elderly woman] Anyway, how's the food at the orphanage, decent?
[Ji-uk] It's not an orphanage!
Why call it that? I'm not an orphan.
You think you're special?
If your parents can't raise you, that makes you an orphan.
I did have one good parent. You, Grandma.
That bitch! Hmm.
Getting herself knocked up when she was just a girl herself.
And why did it have to be with that shitty loser
who couldn't even pass down his surname?
[sighs in exasperation]
I'll always regret not shutting her far away somewhere,
hmm, before she went off and decided to throw her life away.
That fucking bitch.
Hey, move it along!
It's always beautiful girls who have the hardest life to live.
It's my fault I gave birth to a pretty girl, not hers.
So don't hate my daughter too much.
Grandma, so...
should I marry someone as pretty as your daughter, then?
Are you for real? Hey!
Don't spout that horse shit!
You remember what I told you, huh?
Your words are like seeds.
You say it out loud, and it may very well come true.
Marry a nice, modest girl, no matter what.
Another thing...
don't have kids out of wedlock. Got that?
[Ji-uk] You forgot something.
[Ji-uk's grandma] What's that?
Someone who doesn't smoke cigarettes.
Want another?
-Sure. -[chuckles]
I don't have all day.
Oh.
[tense accordion music playing]
Miss?
-You need something? -Yeah.
I need a groom.
What'd you say?
I mean, uh, your hair looks fine.
Not that.
The person you need to have at a wedding.
The one next to the bride.
Ah... a groom.
-How about you? -What?
As my groom.
[comical music playing]
That's what I'm asking you. Will you be my groom?
Huh?
[treading]
[comical sound effects]
Wow. Don't look so disgusted.
You're being rude and I'm trying to make a joke.
[sighs in annoyance]
Why? Why not do it?
What's wrong with me?
My grandmother said
to find a nice and modest girl to marry.
I am nice and modest.
Do you know how to say "nice, modest girl" in two words?
-"Son", "Hae-yeong". -[cash register dinging sound effect]
[scoffs]
You think you fit that description?
6 YEARS AGO
[Hae-yeong] You don't know anything about the real world,
or how much things cost
since you've lived at home your whole life.
But don't date anyone else till you've lived on your own for a while.
He's gonna get these.
Oh, 'kay.
[gasps] The cashier that day... It was you?
[Hae-yeong groans ruefully]
So that was what caused you to hate me so much.
There's more to it.
You know, that guy got married after living on his own.
I made the perfect husband.
Hmm.
[Hae-yeong] Just one?
That's all we need?
If you're the only one with the happy ending again,
-I'm gonna end you. -[scoffs]
[Hae-yeong] So what will it be?
[squeals in disgust sound effect]
No condoms, no sex. Look, I'm totally modest.
You won't find more modesty in the 21st century.
I don't even wanna look at you.
EPISODE 2
[keyboard clacking]
TRAINING PLAN FOR EDUCATIONAL MANAGERS
NEW MESSAGE
[Yi-lin] Are you busy right now, Manager Son?
KWON YI-LIN, HR DEPARTMENT
[Hae-yeong] I'm good to chat. What is it?
[Yi-lin] I wanna confirm something, but not over messenger.
I would like to talk in person. When is a good time for you?
What's this?
Hey, girl. Where are you going? It's almost lunch.
Oh, Yi-lin wanted to discuss something.
By Yi-lin, you mean, Manager Ahn's wife?
But you outrank her.
She really is quite different.
Oh, that's not it.
The only meeting room available now is by her, so I offered to meet her.
Mm-hmm. I see you.
That's good. Stay on good terms with her, right?
Don't ruin it.
You're acting weird.
-Huh? -What do you know?
Nothing.
I know nothing, of course. [nervous chuckle]
Is that true?
Don't tell anyone, okay?
So, actually, Yi-lin is...
[eerie music playing]
[guard] Hello, sir.
[employee 1] Good morning.
[employee 2] Good morning, sir.
[all] Good morning, sir.
[indistinct chatter]
Nice to see you, Mr. President.
-[sighs] -[elevator dings]
[all] Good morning, sir.
-Here, Secretary. -Huh.
Hey...
[exhales sharply] Refreshing.
I'm gonna tell your mom that you stole your own employee's beverage.
And I'm gonna tell your mom that you were being disrespectful.
-Bok-you! Bok-you! -You're a child. [mocks]
[gasps]
Okay, so Yi-lin's mother and the president's mother
were also best friends in high school?
Oh, Bok-you and Yi-lin are actually quite close.
If the two of them are close, why did she marry Manager Ahn?
Come on, girl.
You don't know why?
Well, it's 'cause Yi-lin and Manager Ahn...
are in love. [laughs in glee]
[comical music playing]
BRIGHT FUTURE IDEA CONTEST
CONTEST APPLICATION
ATTACH FILE
-[Gyu-hyun] Denied! -[gasps]
-God. -Listen to me.
You know why I picked you to be my secretary?
I don't really want to know.
I wasn't allowed to hire a female secretary,
and then your job application came in.
You're the only man who applied, so I got you, Secretary Yeo.
[exhales]
It was destiny.
Why can't you hire a woman?
Oh, well, my mom told me not to hire any woman because...
[rueful sound effects]
President,
just hire a woman with a masculine name.
Your mom will never know.
Secretary.
Should I put up a listing for the job?
No way.
I won't lie to my mother.
Mm.
[sighs]
When will he ever... settle down with someone?
[Yi-lin] There you are.
[Hae-yeong] I came as quickly as I could.
What do you need?
I'll explain when everyone's here.
Someone else is joining us?
Ahn Woo, uh...
Um, what is he doing here?
Is your meeting not done yet?
Please come in. I wanted to talk to both of you.
Okay.
I thought it necessary all three of us talk.
You wanted to talk to us?
You two are so much closer than I had originally been aware of.
[comical music playing]
You were together, right?
[suspenseful music playing]
Well, it's not like I expected Woo-jae to be a clean slate.
I wouldn't have dated him.
I don't want a guy with no past.
And, yet...
[sighs] ...a woman he should've left behind him
comes to my wedding and even catches the bouquet.
I looked like a complete idiot, you know.
[nervous chuckle] Yi-lin...
That's...
[sighs in relief]
Wow, what a seal.
Sike.
[gasps]
Oh! The heat retention.
-[knife slash sound effect] -[squeals]
[Yi-lin] I know it wasn't on purpose.
However, the president is watching the competition closely,
so once a proposal goes through,
each one is going through a rigorous review process.
I wanted to talk to the two of you
because I thought it best to deal with it myself before it comes to a head.
Ah, you're saying that the proposal I submitted for the contest
is similar to the one Manager Ahn submitted.
Is that what the issue is?
Well, they're not just similar, about 90 percent of the two is identical.
Now, I believe that you both came up with similar ideas
through sheer coincidence.
Since you work on the same projects
and exchanging ideas is how you collaborate.
[Woo-jae] An educational game?
[Hae-yeong] Mm-hmm.
Imagine creating a game together
to teach arithmetic with AI.
[Woo-jae] Hmm...
Teaching video game doesn't sound very fun.
That's why we would make it fun.
Like, there's a game,
a farming game I've been playing on my phone.
So that's why your texts have been so boring, hmm...
I use game credits, so I harvest my crops faster.
We could do the same with the teaching game.
But instead of credits, player would need to use arithmetic to...
Hey!
Listen to me.
I'm listening.
No, actually, focus and pay attention.
I am focusing.
[chuckles] You little...
[Yi-lin] Please talk about it and come to a decision
before I submit these ideas for final judging.
Right. [awkward chuckle]
Manager Son, where are you going?
Cafeteria. It's time for lunch.
Did you not understand what she was saying?
If we don't come to an agreement, then we...
"An agreement"?
You mean a settlement? Like in a court of law?
"Court of law"? What are you saying?
It's a crime to plagiarize an idea.
Don't pretend.
You know exactly, Manager Ahn, whose idea it was.
-It's not just... -Withdraw from the contest.
[breathes in annoyance]
[Hae-yeong sighs]
[staff chatter]
What? You wanna beg again? [scoffs]
Kneeling won't pay me back, okay?
Making a settlement with me is gonna take a lot more than kneeling.
You haven't heard the rumors yet?
You can't get first place in this contest.
Single women in any department...
Regardless of that, it's my idea.
[sighs] You're gonna leave it to rot?
Missing this opportunity would be a huge waste.
Listen, I promise if I win, I'll make sure it succeeds.
Believe me, I'd rather slap you.
[sighs]
Listen, I didn't wanna bring this up...
but my mother-in-law
-is very good friends with... -Hey!
How about we not take this there?
It's pathetic.
Then you knew...
Withdraw your proposal, or I'm telling HR
in the most entertaining way with X-rated details,
when and where and how and why I shared that idea with you.
Make the right call if you don't wanna end up divorced.
"We did date at one time."
"And we did discuss the idea back then."
"But Son Hae-yeong couldn't take it
when I broke things off, and I think this is her payback."
-Ahn Woo-jae. -[scoffs]
Who do you think they're gonna believe?
Me.
A lie can't win against the truth.
[sighs]
A lie can't win against the truth,
but not even the truth can beat a scandal.
A single woman obsessing over her married ex?
You'd be the perfect scapegoat, you know that?
Make the right call...
if you don't want to be caught up in a scandal.
[tense music playing]
Ugh, that shithead.
Manager Ahn, we can't proceed with your earlier suggestion, I'm afraid.
[scoffs]
-Manager Son... -Because I'm getting married.
In one month.
Oh...
[bold orchestral music playing]
WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST
[Hae-yeong] Marriage?
Fine, let's get it done.
WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST SUMMARY
FILE DOWNLOADED
WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Wow.
You really have to love someone to do all this.
True, but it's all pretend for me.
I don't need all that.
WEDDING PREPARATION CHECKLIST
FAMILY GET-TOGETHER...
FIND NEW HOME, FIND SUITABLE OFFICIATOR AND HOST...
WEDDING HALL RESERVATIONS, HAIR AND MAKEUP, WEDDING INVITATIONS,
DECIDE ON DRESS AND TUXEDO
Oh!
The groom.
[sighs in exasperation]
That will be 3,600 won.
-[customer 1] Thanks, man. -Sure.
[door closes]
[customers speaking indistinctly]
[sighs in annoyance]
One, three, and six milligrams.
Forest Slim, Super Slim...
Which would you like?
I've stopped smoking because I'm nice and modest.
Ah.
Uh, so, um, listen...
[customer 2] This microwave doesn't work!
The sign says it's broken. Use the top one instead.
-[customer 2 groaning] -[customer 3] This place sucks.
I need to get married, and, uh...
[customer 4] Mister, you have Crazy Tteokbokki?
It's sold out.
Go on.
Married. I have to get married soon,
and so...
-Uh... -Mister, can you save one tomorrow?
You need to reserve it in the app.
So, I'd like to reserve...
[electronic trilling]
Rather, I need to find a groom.
-[customer 4] It isn't in the app. -Hey!
Believe me. You don't wanna eat that.
Enjoy your guts while they still work.
And you guys.
-Be quiet when you're eating your food. -Uh...
You're gonna fart if you talk while you eat.
-[flatulence] -[girls laughing]
What's with that old lady?
[customer 2] Let's go.
Dump your soup first!
We were going to. God.
-Very nice. -[container thuds]
Well done.
[Hae-yeong] Good work.
Bye! Nice work, everyone.
Just what... [sighs]
[hand pounds] ...are you up to?
I need a husband, all right?
I have déjà vu. [scoffs]
Just a fake husband for a wedding ceremony,
not a real one.
Have you been drinking?
If the word "husband" is too much, call it a part-time job.
You just need to walk down the aisle with me.
-Are you serious? -Uh-huh.
You're really going to have a fake wedding?
Uh-huh.
[sighs]
Is this from nicotine withdrawal?
[comical music playing]
Here. You'll be better if you smoke.
[flustered sigh]
[man 1] Are you the guy from the Pumpkin app?
[man 2] You wanted someone to catch a mouse?
Yeah, I'm up on the third floor!
-And how big is it? -Uh...
Like this? It's really huge!
Can you please catch it?
-[man 2] Let's go. -Yeah, it's over there. Over there.
PUMPKIN MARKET
[squeaky voice] Pumpkin!
PUMPKIN MARKET
[whimsical music playing]
[door opens]
[coughs]
[grunts]
[whimsical music builds]
YEAR 2006
There you are.
[gasps happily]
She gave money at so many weddings.
Now I'm collecting from all of you.
-Hm, this is totally... -[Hui-seong] What are you doing?
[Hae-yeong] Listing the weddings gifts that Mom gave.
Hae-yeong's getting married.
You are? To who?
-I'm looking for him. -Huh?
It's a fake marriage.
But that's my thing.
Contract dating and marriages are common in romance novels.
[Hae-yeong] This is a little different.
It'll end once I have my cash.
It's a fake wedding.
One minute.
I'm the only one who finds this weird?
Who holds a wedding just to collect money gifts from people?
It's a con!
Gyeong-jin, from our first year in high school.
He met somebody,
and the two of them got married for the money really quick.
He did it before his dad retired, but he had to get married.
He did it before his dad's retirement to get more cash.
They're still together, though, because that was a real marriage.
What if a couple gets divorced after the honeymoon?
Is the marriage fake?
You can get divorced even though you married for love.
And if you marry for pragmatic reasons, it's a con?
It's not any different from marrying someone you don't love,
and getting divorced.
What happens if you end up marrying someone you love later on?
Then it'll be my second.
The tradeoff is that now I get all my money back,
benefits, win the contest, get promoted...
It makes business sense.
What sense?
You really think that?
That marriage is some kind of business proposal?
Ja-yeon, what do you think of her using Mom like that?
Well, I...
Sounds like you're the real daughter, not me.
You always bring that up at times like this to distance yourself.
-Hui-seong... -You've done it before.
When all that stuff happened with Dad, you just left Mom at home.
Just when she needed you the most!
And now her real daughter is doing this? Giving her a fake son-in-law?
What kind of son-in-law should I get her?
Someone like your producer, who you break up with,
-and get back with every time? -Hey!
Why bring him into this, huh?
I'm so sick of you.
So then you weren't sick of me yet?
How very nice!
-Just let it go. -[door shuts]
Hui-seong!
[gate slams]
Hui-seong.
Make up with her. Don't go yet.
-[whines] -Nam Ja-yeon!
You heard what Son Hae-yeong said. That's how she really thinks.
When she needs us, we're family.
But whenever we upset her, then we're just shitty friends.
She didn't go that far.
She absolutely did!
Whose side are you on, anyway?
Sides? Between the three of us?
Yours for sure. Yours always.
You're on my side, right?
Then move out. I'll find you a new place.
-Huh? -I've never understood
how you can live with Hae-yeong and put up with any of her bullshit.
You know she hated the fact that... that her mom ran a foster home.
She never wanted foster kids around. Just her.
So let her realize that dream!
[somber music playing]
Ja-yeon. Spicy, sweet tteokbokki. How about it?
You said you liked tteokbokki.
What do you say?
We have everything for it at home.
Ja-yeon, let's go, I'll make you some.
That's more work for you!
Let's have some before we head back.
Ah, no, it's Ja-yeon's first day with us.
Why don't I cook for her?
Yeah, it's her first day, so let's eat something good.
Well, her cooking is edible. I swear.
Well, don't eat it! Not take a single bite!
Really?
[sighs in disbelief]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps]
Hae-yeong, hi.
[somber music playing]
This is Ja-yeon. Nam Ja-yeon.
-First year of middle school... -Foster kid, right?
Yeah.
Hae-yeong!
[Hae-yeong's mother] Sorry for not telling you sooner.
It's just... The situation Ja-yeon is in...
Do you know my situation?
I'm in my last year of high school.
I'm stressed, I'm anxious, and I'm vulnerable too!
[Hae-yeong's mother] Oh, why would you be stressed?
Have I ever pressured you about your grades?
Not once.
Because, Mom...
you have no interest in me at all.
[somber music continues]
[sighs]
-[door shuts] -[lock beeps]
Hui-seong just left.
You should hit her up first.
Why do you speak more respectfully to Hui-seong than you do with me?
Hold up.
If you wanna fight with me, it's gonna be two-on-one.
You want that?
[mellow music playing]
[phone buzzing]
[Ja-yeon] Let's save what happened for tomorrow.
Sis! Text me when you're home!
HAE-YEONG, HUI-SEONG, JA-YEON GROUP CHAT
You butt.
YUN
[exhales deeply]
Oh.
Hmm.
You're late, madam.
[playful music playing]
You have somewhere to be after...
mister?
Oh, dunno.
Oh...
Ugh, my lashes feel so limp. [sighs]
[mutters]
SMOKING CAN CAUSE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
MA'AM, YOU CAN CAUSE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
The warning on here.
[scoffs]
Here, Kitty, time to eat.
-Come here. Where are you? -[Kitty meows]
Come. Come, come.
Oh, it's good, isn't it? Have some water.
Here you go.
[gentle music playing]
You're hungry, huh? Good Kitty.
[elderly man grunts]
-Oh gosh. -Whoa, I'll do it, I will.
I'm sure you've got your hands full...
-It's fine. I just finished my shift. -Huh?
[elderly man] Oh my goodness. [chuckles]
Thank you.
You're an honest-to-god angel. [laughs]
"Angel"? [scoffs]
[tense music playing]
[female singer in video] ♪ Learn math with Kkulbee ♪
[vehicles honking]
-[male singer] ♪ Where's Kkulbee? ♪ -[female singer] ♪ Kkulbee Education ♪
[both singers in unison] ♪ Kkulbee Education, Kkulbee Education ♪
[voiceover] From basic to advanced, Kkulbee can solve any...
[vehicle honking]
-We have the answers! -♪ Kkulbee Education ♪
[voiceover] That's K-K-U-L-B-E-E!
[man in black groans]
Should I have a cig?
[dog barking in distance]
Loser! Off work?
You got cigs, right? I'll take one.
[hisses]
Hey, you have a miserable life and personality
because of your minimum wage job, kid.
I'll hook you up with a real sweet gig.
You pretend to be whatever the client needs
and, if it's a lonely woman, you could turn it into more.
It's chill, and in a single day, you could make 2 million.
That is how much an officer worker's gonna make in a month.
[suspicious music playing]
This? Eh? And this?
I hustled everything I'm wearing.
You know, they were presents.
Don't breathe my air.
You reek of tobacco.
If you held your breath you wouldn't smell it.
NABOM GOSIWON
So don't smell it!
We have 14-meter ceilings, and the aisle's 16 meters.
This hall is favored by brides who want a grandiose,
and refined wedding.
The domed wooden interior and the organ evoke an elegant and reverential mood,
don't you think?
In terms of booking, what is your earliest date?
The wedding hall itself may be for some people more than others,
but not a single person has ever not liked our food.
Steaks are restricted to one per person and brought to the table.
The rest is buffet.
There's a wide variety of dishes, so all of our couples always love it.
So then, in terms of booking, what is your earliest date?
We're directly connected to the subway station, as you know.
Guest parking is free for two hours,
and the bride and groom get five hours for their vehicles.
Ah, that's great.
In terms of booking, what is your earliest date?
[Hae-yeong] There is no wedding venue that's perfect
and has it all.
There really isn't.
[sighs] Good thing it's not real.
Otherwise, it'd be a massive headache.
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
Yes.
Really? Wedding got canceled?
That is wonderful!
[bright music playing]
Ah, I'll take that slot, yep.
I'm close by right now.
Yes, be right there!
[Hui-seong] "Today, I denied knowing the person I love so much.
And I lied that I did not love them."
[sniffles]
"I had no choice."
"I didn't want to come on too strong!"
[sniffles]
-"However..." -[keyboard clicks]
[Producer Yun] Cut. Hui-seong.
Wanna go for lunch?
Now? Are you hungry?
[Producer Yun] No.
I thought you might be, given how you're swallowing your vowels.
-Mm. -So let's try it from the top,
now that you're full.
[clears throat]
[door opens]
[Producer Yun] Good job.
I told you to quit fooling around. Give me proper direction.
Can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Am I the dog here?
[Producer Yun] Ah.
I'm the dog you can't teach!
[playfully] Woof woof!
I really can't teach you?
[Producer Yun groans]
You're such a stick in the mud.
[sentimental music playing]
You and Hae-yeong all good?
Have you ever known her to apologize first?
Nope. You're always the one to go first, babe.
This time, it's gonna be different.
I won't be first!
Come on. No way. Leave her behind. Get new friends.
I can share mine. Hm? Let's go.
-Let's go. -[scoffs]
I give up, ugh.
Oh, I'm starving. Let's go get lunch.
Anything you've been craving, hmm?
[Hui-seong] Hmm...
A sandwich?
Are you joining me?
How about after you make up with her?
[phone buzzing]
You just need to write your name and sign here.
Okay.
[comical music playing]
You've spoken with your fiancé about this venue, haven't you?
It's three weeks away, so...
Oh, my fiancé always goes with what I choose!
We're always on the same wavelength!
Oh, fantastic. You must be happy together.
Yeah.
-Sign here? -Right.
-Just pay the deposit now, right? -Yes.
[comical music playing]
Uh, my phone.
Oh! Thank you.
I better send the deposit now.
[foreboding music playing]
[sighs in shock]
[Hae-yeong] I need to go to Paju.
[nurse] Your mother has been refusing to eat since yesterday,
and today, she's exhibiting violent behavior.
I called because we may need to restrain her,
but you weren't answering.
Please come as soon as you get this.
[Hae-yeong's mother screaming]
[Hae-yeong's mother] You! Come here, come over here right now! [shouts]
-Ma'am, please! -[Hae-yeong's mother] You thieving bitch!
[nurse] Are you missing something, ma'am? I'll find it for you.
You thieving whore!
Bitch! You're the one who stole it, you thieving bitch!
-Mom! -[Hae-yeong's mother] It's mine!
-Mom. -[Hae-yeong's mother] Come here! Hey!
Hey! Come here! Get over here!
-Hui-seong? What are you... -[Hae-yeong's mother] That's mine!
-You goddamn thief! -[sobbing] Hae-yeong, I...
[Hae-yeong's mother] Get her. Grab that bitch.
-Mom! -Grab that bitch. Stop her!
-Mom! -You have to catch her, get her back!
[Hui-seong sighs]
How did you know?
I got a phone call.
It was an unknown number, so I almost ignored it,
but picked up and they said you weren't answering.
So I came here, and Mom was...
You must've been shocked.
"You must've been shocked"?
How could you do this, Hae-yeong?
Our mom is sick and you said nothing?
I didn't know either.
[somber music playing]
I thought she was doing fine out in the country,
but she called out of the blue,
said, "It's Mom. I have dementia."
"Don't worry about it. I'm in a home."
[sighs deeply]
Why are Mom and I like this?
She was a literal angel on earth to so many kids.
So why could she and her own daughter never get along?
Even so,
shouldn't she have told me she was sick?
Well, Mom just did it out of concern for you.
Her condition is one that's hard to care for.
She didn't want to trouble you.
And maybe it would've been tough for you.
[sighs]
You're smart.
I didn't understand for a year.
You figured it out in a day.
[somber music continues]
How did the nursing home get my number?
[Hae-yeong sniffles]
I gave it to them.
I told them they should call you if I couldn't make it
or I couldn't be reached.
You're my mom's daughter too.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
I'm still against this fake marriage idea.
Don't do it.
I booked the wedding hall.
-Already? -Three weeks on Saturday.
Hae-yeong. [groans]
Even if weddings can be a charade and a chance to get money,
some want to genuinely celebrate you.
So, tricking those people is a bit...
And...
what if, later on, there's someone you actually love and want to marry?
What about then?
Yeah, it'd be nice to marry someone I love.
But I would need to stay in love with them.
So stay in love!
[Hae-yeong] Hui-seong.
Am I lovable?
Even in relationships,
I'm calculating because I don't want to lose out.
Is that lovable to you?
You just need to meet someone who loves that side of you.
Someone must exist...
like that somewhere.
I mean, I can wait around for that person to show up.
Our Mom, though?
Will she hold on till then?
[sighs thoughtfully]
You made up, right? You and Hae-yeong?
Yeah, now I'm mad at you.
You knew that Mom was in a home, didn't you?
Sorry.
We'll deal with it after the wedding.
It's gonna cost you.
[Ja-yeon squeals happily]
[Ja-yeon] I'll treat you to a fancy meal.
Does that mean you changed your mind about the wedding?
She said she wants Mom to see her get married,
how could I say no to that?
Plus, she booked the venue already.
We need to make the invitations quick!
I'll ask Tae-hyeong to be the photographer.
Oh, love that! He takes really amazing pics.
You're just the greatest-est!
[Ja-yeon squealing] Hui-seong's the greatest
in the whole world.
-[Hui-seong] You're so clingy! -[Ja-yeon chuckling]
[pensive music playing]
[sighs]
[automatic door chirping]
Welcome to...
What kind of psycho would look for a husband on a marketplace app?
Let's just meet up with her first, see what I'm working with.
Loser! No hello?
Hello there.
[man in black scoffs]
I'm getting some cigs.
So you hate cigarettes but are willing to sell them?
[man in black scoffs]
Selling your beliefs too?
Smoke as much as you like, you'll die quicker.
Now how would you like to die?
[sighs in disbelief]
Magol.
Okay.
Forty-eight hundred won.
Scan it. Isn't that your job, Loser?
You can do it yourself...
PUMPKIN MARKET NEW MESSAGE FROM LOSSZERO
"LOSS" IN KOREAN = SON-HAE "ZERO" IN KOREAN = YEONG
LOSSZERO = SON HAE-YEONG
Here, I'll scan it.
-Hey, that's a new phone! -Oh, no. Forgive me.
[Ji-uk] Oh gosh. Hope it isn't broken.
[man in black] What the hell!
-[Ji-uk] Oh! -Hey!
[Ji-uk] What are we gonna do? Oh no.
-[man in black] Is it broken? -[Ji-uk] Yeah.
Shattered.
[grunts]
[birds tweeting sound effect]
[door opens]
[door shuts]
NEVERSTOP: HELLO
[Hae-yeong scoffs]
His handle's NeverStop, but he won't reply?
[sighs]
Ma'am!
Oh.
Good morning.
Are you really going through with the wedding?
-Mm-hmm. -You're really serious?
Why keep making me say it?
You're in my way. I need to go to work.
Just give me a second.
[romantic song playing]
Wh... What on earth?
Are you okay?
-Meaning? -Is your heart pounding?
Are you breathing rapidly?
Feeling an itch?
[scoffs] Uh, no, not at all.
[romantic song continues]
Even now?
No. Doing great.
All right then, I'll do it.
Do what?
Your offer. The groom job.
Really? You really will?
On one condition.
[hesitates] What?
I need you to take care of...
Huh?
...of someone.
[music stops]
[Kitty meows]
This is Kitty.
She looks full-grown.
She's a kitten?
She'll be huge as an adult.
No, her name is Kitty.
Ah...
[Ji-uk] I want to get her spayed, but after that,
she'll need to be inside for a week,
while she's healing from the surgery.
I live in a studio, so...
Why can't you keep her inside your store?
My manager is afraid of cats.
If you'll keep her just for one week, I'll do the job for you.
A whole week?
I'll give you all the food and litter you might need.
All I need is for you to share your house with her.
My house?
[comical music playing]
Ah...
-My landlord... -You own, right?
It's a shared building, and...
You own the building.
Okay, so find another groom.
Hold on. I like cats.
Kitty!
[imitating cat meows]
[man in black] Let's see.
Where did that psycho looking for a groom go?
[groans]
She found one already?
Yikes, pity the bastard who did it.
[comical music playing]
Loser.
You only make minimum wage.
How can I accept this?
You're making me feel guilty.
Your breath stinks. Stop breathing.
That fucker thinks he owns the air around here?
[grunts]
[inhales sharply]
Really?
All I do is walk down the aisle with her?
GROOM PREPARATION FOR WEDDING
HOW TO REACT AT THE WEDDING DRESS FITTING
"Things To Do With Your Friends Before You Tie The..."
GROOM'S PRE-WEDDING PHYSICAL
"It is necessary for a healthy sex life and family planning..."
Hmm?
ERECTILE FUNCTION, SEMEN, STD, AND URINE TESTS
[Tarzan hollering sound effect]
[comical music playing]
[shuddering grunts]
Oh, you're up early. Going somewhere?
[grunts] Investor for the audio drama.
What are you doing?
-I'm going dress shopping. -With Hui-seong?
Well, that was the idea, but she booked a session.
Then you're going all on your own?
-Hmm. -But that's not right.
I'll cancel my meeting and go with you.
Ja-yeon, hey, this is not a real wedding.
I'm just going to choose a dress.
Going solo is fine.
It'll be quick.
Still though.
Be there with me in spirit.
Now go get your funding, okay?
It's all good. [pats]
[manager] Wow, sales of zero-calorie drinks have shot up.
You were right, putting them all in one place was god-tier.
God-tier, man!
You-tier! Your own godly touch, dude.
[chuckles softly]
We'd better order chicken breasts, protein bars, and protein drinks too.
'Kay, one sec.
-Chicken breasts and... what else? -[Ji-uk] Get several kinds.
As for protein bars and drinks...
Uh...
Let me check the nutrition info. Be right with you.
-Protein bars and drinks... -[Ji-uk] Hold that thought.
What's going on?
-Tell me how tall you are? -One-eighty-five.
One-eighty-five.
-Your weight? -Seventy-five.
[Hae-yeong] Seventy-five.
What's your pant size?
[comical music playing]
Forgot?
You want your groom's measurements...
in advance of his name and age?
Ah, your name is Kim Ji-uk.
Age...
Younger than me.
-What's your pant size? -Can you explain first?
These are kind of rude questions.
Ah...
I'm going to the bridal shop now,
and thought I'd get your tuxedo while I'm there.
-What, now? -Mm.
-Alone? -Mm.
[sentimental music playing]
What were you doing that day?
-What day? -When it rained?
You said you would...
I mean, you'd take on the gig.
All of a sudden, you...
[whispers] ...you hugged me.
[whispers] I wasn't a hug.
[normally] I was testing you.
What kind of a test?
To see if you were allergic to cats at all.
There was cat hair all over my clothes.
[Hae-yeong] Oh.
I thought it was...
a different kind of test.
What kind of test?
For chemistry.
-Huh? -Just to make sure.
Since this is business, and it would be inconvenient if we...
-caught feelings. -[scoffs]
Caught feeling...
[Ji-uk clears throat]
The only feelings developing between you and me, Miss,
would be dislike or hatred.
Hmm, for a young person, you're quite cynical.
I know too much about you to be romantically interested in you.
The head is the domain of knowledge.
Our heart is where love resides.
Don't act so confident.
[scoffs]
[dreamy music playing]
What do you think?
Wow.
[Ji-uk] I'm so...
so very...
embarrassed.
[balloon flattening sound effect]
Don't you think that's a bit much?
[comical music playing]
Has any other bride ever tried this dress on?
This is the first time.
[Ji-uk] Ah.
You hear that?
If that's what you're wearing, you should pay me to see you in it.
Hmm.
[assistant chokes]
I'm sorry. Please excuse me for a moment.
[Hae-yeong groans]
Is this dress that bad?
Well, is it your goal to get laughed at?
Oh, my goal is for the guests to only remember the bride.
[Ji-uk] Why?
Because no one should outshine her at the wedding?
So that the groom gets completely forgotten.
[Hae-yeong sighs]
I'm, well...
getting married because it's my choice to.
It's only a job for you.
You're young and have a bright future.
I'm worried that someone might remember you
as being married.
You're... worried for me?
Mm-hmm. [clicks tongue]
[sentimental music playing]
I don't want ever want to lose out,
I don't want you to lose out either.
[editor giggling]
Author of Spice Up Our Love, Yeon Bo-ra.
-It's very nice to meet you. -[editor] Right.
And of course, our investor
in the audio drama of Spice Up Our Love.
And, your real name, what was it?
I'm HajunLove. I'm a huge fan of yours.
I am a frequent commenter.
HajunLove's your handle?
Of course. I... I know you, HajunLove!
Oh. [chuckles] Wonderful. That's an honor.
No, no, I should be thanking you.
Just one of your comments helps me ignore the negative ones.
Your kind words keep me going.
I've actually read every single chapter
of all of your novels 100 times, Miss Yeon!
Every time I read your work, it feels new and always fun!
[Jeong-a laughing]
And they're so poignant!
Like the walk-in fridge scene in The Boss's Menu Table.
As I was reading through it,
I could sense the depth with which you approached
humanity's two greatest desires of appetite and of sexuality.
It was amazing.
Appetite, represented by the nutritionist,
encounters her boss and with her sexual desire awakened,
strips him naked!
-[all laugh] -Oh, goodness! Whoo!
I stood up and clapped.
Yeah, I think that was such a shame that it was only the written word, right?
[Jeong-a laughs]
And the boss character is just so perfect.
And I've tried to envision what he might look like...
[brooding music playing]
I feel it's a depth my imagination can't reach.
-[shrieks] -[Jeong-a] I would love to...
-What is it, Ms. Yeon? -Everything all right?
Wh-What is it?
[comical music playing]
-Secretary Yeo. -[gasps]
Um, HajunLove, are you okay?
Yeah.
Yeo Ha-jun!
Why do you need a secretary at your personal training?
I owe him an extra set after skipping last week.
What if I drop dead?
I'll get a new job.
[sucks teeth]
Watch me, and when I give you the signal, rush over
and say there's an urgent issue, all right?
-Speak up. -Yes.
-Try again! -[cutely] Yes.
Good.
[sighs deeply]
Did you see someone who you know?
-No. -Ah, no.
[both laugh nervously]
[Ja-yeon sighs]
One moment.
What do I wear?
Whatever you want is fine by me.
Hmm, that can work.
[Woo-jae] Manager Son Hae-yeong?
Ahn Woo-jae?
[brooding music playing]
[Hae-yeong] Manager Ahn Woo-jae!
Manager Son!
-Oh, be quiet. -[Woo-jae laughs]
[Woo-jae] Manager Son Hae-yeong.
Honey, what are you doing?
-Oh, Manager Son! -[gasps softly]
Yi-lin.
I heard you were getting married.
Are you just checking out bridal shops now?
Oh, yeah, I've been a bit busy.
[Hae-yeong] What are you two doing here?
A cousin of mine is getting married, so she asked me to look with her.
She thought my dress and hanbok were really pretty.
[awkward chuckle]
[gasps] This is great!
We have some time to spare.
Would you like us to help you choose a dress?
Oh, ah, no, I've already chosen mine.
-[laughs nervously] -[Yi-lin] Oh, really?
What about where you'll get the tuxedo?
I have a tailor shop I can recommend.
Off-the-rack suits here, they're all right,
-but it's better to get custom-made... -[Ji-uk] I'm done changing.
[gasps] Uh...
Is that your groom?
[Ji-uk] May I come out?
-Not yet! -Oh, yes!
[grandiose music playing]
[gasps]
Uh, he just came from a shift at work.
He usually looks better...
[gasps in shock]
[uplifting music playing]
[muffled gasp]
[scoffs]
[upbeat music playing]
How is it, ma'am?
EPILOGUE
[keyboard clacking]
How many invitations did you need?
One hundred and sixty-three.
CONTEST PROPOSAL SUMMARY
We can do 100, 150 or 200.
Let's make it 200.
We'll just invite 37 more.
[Ja-yeon groans]
This design's pretty boring.
How about a laser-cut frame and...
[gasps]
Then we could add a ribbon!
Silk's better than satin, right?
Orders over 100, they'll add a sealing stamp
-or a wedding stamp for free. -[sighs]
Now, we could add a dried flower...
Nam Ja-yeon!
-Hm? -I don't know what any of this means.
Just order the cheapest one.
Cheap designs aren't pretty!
I got my groom at the convenience store.
If they were on scrap paper, I wouldn't care.
Ja-yeon, why am I doing this wedding?
To get your cashback.
Minimize costs, maximize revenue.
You got that?
-[Hui-seong shouts] No, but wait! -[screams] That was scary.
Why choose him of all people?
The groom should at least have a decent job!
People will ask what your husband does!
Couldn't she just name some random company?
You'll get found out eventually.
It'll come to light it was a lie.
And that's why he's the perfect guy.
That rabid dog part-timer.
He doesn't have a job, doesn't know anyone.
If he's unemployed, shouldn't he at least be attractive?
That would make your story more plausible, you know what I mean?
That's right. Believability, that's what you're lacking.
No, a good-looking guy would be worse.
[both] Why?
You know when we went to Bali together? We met that guy?
That guy! The Seminyak Beach Bum!
He was on a blue surfboard and wearing yellow shorts!
I'll never forget him.
See what I mean? Both of you remembered
once I said "Bali Guy".
Hot guys are memorable. If the groom's hot,
the guests won't forget him.
He's going to be my groom for a day.
For him to be memorable doesn't make sense.
Therefore, he has got to be someone average.
Ugly? No. Attractive? No.
And not...
anyone who is super hot.
THANKS TO KIM HAE-SOOK, LEE SEUNG-JUN,
AND OH YE-JU FOR THEIR SPECIAL APPEARANCE
[closing theme music playing]
[Hae-yeong] I told you the guests need to be able to forget your face,
so how dare you be this good-looking!
[colleague] By the way, Hae-yeong,
-did he give you a proposal? -"Proposal"?
[Hui-seong] You know, something like, "Hae-yeong,
in a picture taken by the boyfriend who loves her."
Your eyes are dead.
[Hae-yeong] You need to do this.
If you don't, we can't get married!
[Ji-uk] 'Cause that man, he's your ex-boyfriend, isn't he?
[Hae-yeong] You surprisingly know a lot about me.
[Ji-uk] Are you sure you won't regret this?
This is your last chance to back out.