The Nice Guy
THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL, AND THE PERSONS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS,
SETTINGS AND EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA SERIES HAVE BEEN FICTIONALLY CREATED
CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED IN SAFE CONDITIONS
WITH THE CONSENT OF AND IN THE PRESENCE OF GUARDIANS
Damn them.
Gosh, that startled me.
Great timing.
PARK SEOKCHEOL, MYOUNGSAN
Hi, Seokcheol. It's been a while.
I know.
Are you feeling all right?
I'm okay now.
I see. That's good news.
So, what are you calling me for?
Oh.
I have to ask you something.
Go on.
Why did you do that to me?
Do what, you punk?
Why did you try to kill me?
What are you suddenly talking about? Why would I do that?
You're one ridiculous punk. Have you lost your mind?
Why would I try to kill you?
You threatened Wooseok into trying to kill me.
And you killed Wooseok.
What?
Who's Wooseok?
What are you saying?
Don't feign ignorance.
Jeez, I'm busy as hell.
Stop talking nonsense, or just hang up, you punk.
Turn yourself in.
What?
Turn yourself in.
This is insane.
Wake up, Seokcheol.
You leave me no choice but to drag you to the police then.
Oh, really?
Suit yourself.
Oh, right.
Is your father doing well?
Don't waste your energy on useless things,
and just be a good son.
Understand?
Alright, bye.
What the heck?
How did it go?
I've checked.
The footage is intact, it's clear and of good quality.
Good job.
Thank you.
Anyway, what are your plans?
Will you go straight to the police with it?
Well done. You may go home now.
Sure.
- Dusik. - Yes?
I know it's hard, but you really have to quit gambling.
- I'll try. - You're all talk.
Take care.
I will.
- Take care, sir. - Okay.
SAMJUN E&C
Stay out of it.
I'll take care of him my way.
Your way?
How?
You can't go talk him out of it alone.
You idiot, do you still not get it?
That doesn't work for that scumbag Sangyeol!
He hurt someone else too.
He killed a boy.
A high school boy.
Taehoon,
our lives may be messed up,
but some things must not be done.
I've got this.
He always has his way.
What about Oh Sangyeol?
He has five to six men tag along wherever he goes.
It's not easy to take him down.
He's caused such a mess for the coward that he is.
We have no time.
Let's get it done quickly.
Yes, sir.
Is the volume okay?
Isn't it too loud?
Because of the speaker...
Seokcheol.
How's the practice going?
I've performed with them before, so it's going smoothly.
I just have to do well.
We're performing somewhere quite famous in the indie music field.
I feel a lot of pressure.
You'll do well.
You'll come, right?
Of course, I will.
When I met you again,
I was too timid to sing even a single song around others.
I still imagine I'm singing in front of you
when I sing in front of others.
"Let's sing just for one person."
"Let's sing just for Seokcheol."
I perform with this in mind.
It gets easier to sing that way.
Oh, right. When are you going to finish writing the lyrics?
Oh.
I'll try to get it done as soon as possible.
Make sure you do it, okay?
- Okay. - For sure.
- I better get going. - Okay.
- Miyoung. - Yes?
You can do it.
- See you. - Bye.
Bye.
The Nice Guy
Hyeonggeun, stop running.
We have lots to eat at home. Why waste money on this?
Seokcheol booked it for us, so let's just enjoy eating.
- This must be it. Yes. - Here? Let's go.
Let's go.
I see you like it. Good.
I just wanted us to eat together at ease.
You and Seokkyung must be tired of cooking every day.
Father and I do nothing but eat what you make. I felt bad.
You're acting strange today.
You know what? Gender doesn't matter when it comes to house chores anymore.
- Help out from now on. - Of course.
Father, you too.
Okay?
Why not?
That's unusual of you.
Seokkyung, I guess we'll have less work to do at home.
This is surprising.
I know.
I wish Seokhee were here too.
She has no luck with food.
Hyeonggeun, is it yummy?
How unusual.
- It's free food. - Eat as you drink.
You don't want to hurt your stomach.
Is it good?
- Eat up. - It's good, Uncle.
This is on your uncle. Eat up.
It's delicious.
I like the food here.
It's good.
Please insert an SD card.
Wait. Where did it go?
- Younggi. - What is it, sir?
Did you do something with my dash cam?
No, sir.
What about the dash cam in your car?
Pardon? I don't understand.
You punk, that day when Wooseok...
The footage from the day we killed Wooseok,
what did you do with it?
Oh, I deleted the one in my dashcam just in case.
What the heck?
Why did you do that to me?
Do what, you punk?
Why did you try to kill me?
What are you suddenly talking about? Why would I do that?
You're one ridiculous punk.
Have you lost your mind?
You threatened Wooseok into trying to kill me.
And you killed Wooseok.
Damn it.
IN THE POSSIBLE FUTURE...
Come on out.
How strange.
Why can't a woman be a car dealer?
No one is against it. Come.
What if they turn me down?
They won't, come on.
- Here? - Yes.
Hello.
Haeseong Motor Inc
- Oh, yes. - Yes.
Thank you.
- Here. - Thank you.
A lot of women have gotten into this field lately.
- Ah. - Car sales is hard at first,
but it becomes doable once you're settled in.
- I see. - What was your previous job?
I used to be Ashtray...
Well, I mean, it was kind of like a customer service job.
I see. You mainly dealt with customers.
Yes, right. I served and responded to people from various occupations.
That's great.
You see, working in this industry requires you to meet all kinds of people.
I see, all kinds of people.
I can deal with such people.
Right, she's got experience in various social settings.
You give me the impression that you'll do quite well.
You look good-natured.
Good-natured?
Well, I get that a lot.
You're easygoing and friendly.
Just treat customers with honesty, and you'll make it big.
I see.
Hey, I have a good feeling about this.
- Do you think I'll do well? - Of course.
You look beautiful.
So beautiful.
You look pretty cool too.
It's pretty, but isn't it a bit too soon?
We haven't even set the date yet.
Seokhee,
we have to hold the wedding before leaving.
Our parents are here.
We shouldn't do it in the US.
Gosh.
Come here.
It looks so good on you.
Of all that you've worn, this one suits you the best.
Kihong, we're actually getting married.
I love you.
Come here.
What is it?
What are you doing?
Why isn't it working? Jeez.
I'll make your life full of happiness.
What?
What is this?
What on earth is this?
Wait, what...
Seokkyung, I...
I've saved my paycheck each month for 10 years in this bankbook.
- Will you marry me? - Hey, wait.
Hold up a second.
Byeongsoo, who offers his bankbook when he proposes to someone?
I'll get you
a ring with a giant diamond after we pay off the debt.
Please accept it.
I mean, who proposes to someone at a secondhand-car market?
All these secondhand cars are glaring at you.
I feel too embarrassed to say yes.
Not today.
You took it. You have to marry me.
No, maybe another time.
- You thief! - What?
You stole my heart!
What are you saying?
THE LATE YOON HYESOOK
SEOKCHEOL
Where are you? Are you coming?
You're up next. Please get ready right away.
Sure.
We'll begin.
♪ Without any preparations ♪
♪ I start another day ♪
Are you on your way?
Yes.
Must you do this?
Taehoon,
I'm not off to die or anything, but I feel strange.
That's because you're doing something unnecessary.
You aren't a detective after a criminal.
It's not too late to turn around. Don't be stubborn.
Oh Sangyeol won't listen to you.
Don't waste your life over scum like him.
I'd like the rest of my life to be meaningful at least.
That's why I'm doing this.
Seokcheol,
at the crossroads...
you don't always have to make a choice.
You can also choose to turn back.
I've come too far to turn back.
I'm hanging up.
He's so stubborn.
Thank you.
Let's move onto the next song.
Someone I love wrote the lyrics to it.
Ooh!
And I wrote the song myself.
To be precise,
I gave a melody to the love letter I received a long time ago.
It's called The Story I Want to Hear.
♪ Tell me your own story ♪
♪ That used to speak to me ♪
♪ Late at night ♪
♪ I share concerns and questions with the star called you ♪
♪ I wonder if we're on the same page ♪
♪ We just smile... ♪
I LEFT THE LYRICS YOU ASKED WHERE YOUR MOTHER IS RESTING
♪ It says we've seen each other ♪
♪ At the same place ♪
MYOUNGSAN POLICE STATION
Hey, who brought this in?
Come in.
What is this?
Jang Wooseok's death wasn't an accident.
As you can see, it was Sangyeol's doing.
Are you turning yourself in?
No, I have nothing to do with it.
- I was just told to deliver it. - By whom?
Well, Mr. Seokcheol asked me to deliver it to you.
- Seokcheol? - Yes.
Where is he?
Where is he, you punk?
Sir, where are you going?
- Move or you'll get hurt. - Pardon? Sir.
Sir, this will only make things worse--
MYOUNGSAN INDUSTRIES
Damn it.
Sir. Sir!
Damn it.
I'm glad you came at the perfect time.
Did you take the dash cam footage?
If you want to know, go turn yourself in with me.
Then, you'll be convicted, and I'll have a happy ending.
What are you saying?
Did you come here alone?
I'm not here to fight. I have no energy for it.
Let's just go.
And what if I refuse?
I'll drag you there.
What are you saying?
What are you waiting for?
Get him.
I have nothing against you guys.
Just back off and leave.
Damn it.
I said I had no business with you guys.
Sir.
Let's just go. I have no time.
You crazy...
What can you possibly do alone?
You know, that's your problem.
You keep acting noble.
You're a thug, so act like one
instead of playing the damn hero, you punk.
What are you waiting for?
What are you doing, punks?
I knew it.
I regretted it even on my way here.
I knew this would happen.
What the heck?
Seokcheol! Park Seokcheol!
Gosh, you ended up coming.
You really get on my nerves.
- Oh Sangyeol! - Damn it.
Sir! Mr. Seokcheol went after Oh Sangyeol.
Leave him be.
Finish things out here first.
Damn it.
Hey, Seokcheol. Calm down.
Calm down, you bastard.
Let's talk it out, huh?
I'm busy. Come on, let's go.
Go where, you punk?
You need to pay the price.
And I'll go my way.
Just what did that damn kiddo have to do with you?
He meant nothing to you!
That boy?
He was a high schooler with a single mom
who had a foolish dream of becoming a thug.
Are you kidding me?
Look, you punk.
You can't clean up after others forever.
You like that? You think it's cool?
I'll never go to prison alone.
I'll make sure to drag you with me.
You were a part of this gang.
We'll go to prison together!
That's exactly what I hated.
That I was no different from the likes of you!
Must you do this?
Okay, fine.
I get it.
By the way, did you come up here alone?
Right.
It makes no difference whether I kill one person or two.
Right?
- Gosh. - Let's go.
How are you getting home?
- I'm taking a bus home. - Mmm.
- Will you email me the music? - Yes, I will.
Good work.
- Good work. - Good job.
I left the lyrics you asked where your mother is resting.
Let go of me!
We could've ended things before it came to this.
Why?
Why? Why?
Seokcheol!
That's enough.
The person you've called cannot be reached. You'll be directed...
Commander Building
Miyoung,
I'd like to write to you the things
I couldn't tell you personally.
But I hope you won't have to read this letter.
I hope I can retrieve this letter tonight if possible.
Nevertheless, if you happen to read this letter,
I might be
far away from you.
And it scares me.
I've forced myself to prepare to part ways with you
in the possible future.
There's a problem I must handle.
This is the conclusion I've come to after much thought.
And I plan to carry it out.
I won't ask for your understanding.
I won't ask you to not resent me.
I want so desperately to see you.
I'll miss you.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
I love you.
MINISTRY OF LAW
Move.
This ends the explanation, and I shall now read out the ruling.
The following is the ruling on defendant, Oh Sangyeol.
Defendant Oh Sangyeol is sentenced to 20 years in prison
based on Article 4, Clause 2 of the Criminal Law
regarding the punishment for murder, assault, et cetera.
The following is the ruling on defendant Park Seokcheol.
Defendant Park Seokcheol
is found to have violated the law regarding assault, and so on,
but he has admitted to his criminal act, is deeply reflecting on himself,
and has willingly cooperated in arresting the other culprit
during the investigation.
Thus, defendant Park Seokcheol
is sentenced to two years and six months in prison.
- Stand by. - Stand by.
Inmate 5425, you have a visitor.
Jeez, I can't stand this sight.
No, it's actually good to see.
Annoyingly enough, you look good in blue.
What are you, a Smurf?
I hope you're doing well.
Once I get discharged,
treat me to that eel place from the other day again.
It was delicious.
I crave it.
You can treat me with the prison money you save up.
Taehoon.
What?
Do me a favor.
What is it?
Promise you'll do it for me.
Don't tell me it's about Miyoung.
She has nothing to do with me anymore.
If it's something else,
I will.
Can you bear it?
Yes.
I'll visit you often.
Oh, right.
Someone paid off all our debt.
I asked the bank out of curiosity.
They said the person wanted it to be a secret.
I asked Changsoo, and he said it wasn't him.
Do you know who did it?
No.
Inmate 5425, you have a visitor.
Seokcheol. Seokcheol!
Seokcheol.
Where are you going?
Why are you walking away?
Seokcheol!
TWO YEARS LATER
Seokkyung, Hyeonggeun, Seokcheol
Mom, can you see me?
Yes, I do see you.
Kihong, hurry over here.
- Mother! Have you been well? - Yes.
Are you kids doing well too?
Of course, we're doing great.
You see,
Seokhee graduated and got a job at a hospital.
Gosh, why do you get to tell her?
I was going to surprise her with the news.
I'm proud of you, my daughter.
Kihong.
My dear son-in-law, thank you.
Thank you.
Seokhee went through a lot.
Don't put it in the fridge right away.
Keep it out for about a day before you eat it.
Please accept it.
If you don't, I'll get scolded.
Tell her I'm grateful.
Oh, I really like your song.
The Story I Want to Hear. Seokkyung listens to it every day.
Well, then.
Wait.
How's Seokcheol?
Is he doing well?
Yes.
Gosh, would it be too much?
Still...
Hey, those people are making a fool out of the customer with that car.
Yes, it's not a flooded car.
Hey, wait a bit.
Regardless of what they do, we shouldn't do that.
It's not how I do business.
What?
Then, go tell them
that my husband is a cop, and they might be arrested for it.
Yes.
Jeongnim, remember our company, Lilac Car Car Car's core values?
Diligence, integrity, and sincerity.
Keep those in mind.
- Now, handle it. - Goodness.
Your wedding is a month away,
and you're already using your husband-to-be.
Who cares? He's going to be my husband anyway.
Whatever. Take this to Byeongsoo.
Why make kimchi for him when we'll be married soon?
He still needs kimchi until then.
He said he can't eat anyone else's kimchi.
You're so devoted to your sons-in-law.
Hyeonggeun, I'm off to work.
- He doesn't even see me out. - Just go.
- See you. - Bye.
Mom, are you proud to see me working hard?
I am.
I'm so happy for you!
- I'm off. - Bye.
Drive carefully.
- This is heavy. - Right.
THE SUN ALSO RISES
How's Mom these days?
She's the same as always.
She nags at me all the time for having had to look after her husband in prison
and now her son in prison.
What about Seokkyung?
Your sister is getting married next month.
You can attend her wedding.
That's good.
Byeongsoo will be a good husband.
Right.
Oh, Seokhee is visiting from the US.
How about you?
I'm doing okay. I've found peace of mind.
That's good to know.
Just so you know, I've brought that book you asked for before.
Okay.
Oh, Father.
The day I get discharged,
don't come see me.
I'll leave on my own.
I'd like to see my family at home, not here.
I see.
I understand.
- Go on in. - Okay.
Seokcheol.
Stay healthy.
Okay. You stay healthy, too.
Imagine you're singing just for me. Give it a shot, okay?
Goodness, it's so nice.
Do you feel better now?
Yes.
I feel like all my frustration is going away.
Goodness.
The truth is, I'm not special in any way.
I don't have a pretty face.
I don't have good dancing skills.
I thought singing was something I could at least call special about me.
Something I didn't want to let go of, you know.
Actually, I wanted to give it all up.
I wanted to sing in front of others, but I couldn't.
But I couldn't just give up on my dreams.
Because if I do, there's nothing else left for me.
You have a pretty face.
And you're good enough.
You're good enough the way you are.
Whatever you want to do.
Oh, right.
Do you remember when you got me a book after hearing that I liked Hemingway?
- The Sun Also Rises? - Yes.
Even if it's cloudy, the sun is still there.
Even if it's invisible, hope is still there.
DO NOT SAY A THING
THE STRANGER
- There. - All right.
I wonder what influences you.
There we go.
You write lyrics, write songs, and even sing yourself.
You're great at piano too.
Thank you.
Kim Jongjin's Bravo My Life. It's time for a live-singing invitation.
Today, we have with us Kang Miyoung,
the singer-songwriter who is becoming popular
through social media lately.
A lot of people enjoy listening to your music these days.
Do you feel your popularity too?
I'm truly grateful for all this support.
And I'm living each day with a sense of gratitude.
But it still feels surreal.
Even now, it feels like a dream.
Today, we invited singer-songwriter Kang Miyoung for a talk,
and to listen to her play the piano and sing.
Time has flown by,
and sadly, we've only got one last song left.
Did you write it yourself too? Tell me about it.
The next song is for this person who was like a tree to me.
Someone who is like a tree.
That's a poetic metaphor.
He wrote the lyrics for the first verse, and I wrote the lyrics for the second.
Like a tree,
he was always there, giving me strength.
And this song is my belated reply to him.
Your words tell me the song holds a special meaning.
I'm even more excited to hear it now.
Let me sign off for today, and I'll leave you with this song.
Kang Miyoung sings Do Not Say a Thing.
♪ Don't say a thing ♪
♪ Just as you want ♪
♪ I'll just stand by your side ♪
♪ But please hold me ♪
♪ So that I won't give up on you ♪
♪ Out of feelings ♪
♪ That I can't comprehend ♪
♪ I thought it'd only be a breeze that would pass by ♪
♪ I didn't expect I'd change like magic ♪
♪ If only I could ♪
♪ Stay in a corner of your heart ♪
♪ Just like now ♪
♪ Only by your side ♪
♪ That's right, it's you and me ♪
♪ I believe in the moment I first felt ♪
♪ Even ♪
♪ This precious, yearning heart ♪
♪ Stands within you ♪
♪ Please don't ♪
♪ Look away from me ♪
♪ Don't push me away with harsh words ♪
♪ Even the heartbroken days ♪
♪ You went through are now ♪
♪ Here with me ♪
♪ I want you ♪
♪ That's right, it's you and me ♪
♪ I believe in the moment I first felt ♪
♪ Even ♪
♪ This precious, yearning heart ♪
♪ Stands within you ♪
ESTABLISHING LAW AND ORDER RESPECTING HUMANITY
With Special Appearance by Kim Jong-jin
The Nice Guy