[K-pop music playing]
[phone beeps, rings]
[line disconnects]
This is me right here.
[chuckles] By the way, what's with all the bags you're carrying?
-Oh, it's just all my stuff. -[chuckles]
So get home safe, Mr. Lee.
Thanks. [chuckles]
Uh, so glad that the weekend's here.
Right?
[chuckles]
[scoffing]
-Are you kidding me? -[Jae-hyeong] Sweet dreams.
You should sleep in.
-I can't. This is… -[fan] Whoa, it's Kang Pil-gu!
Hey, hey. Go on. Go check. Go on. Go on.
[fan 2 squeals] I think it's him!
[fan 3] Excuse me.
Are you Kang Pil-gu?
It's totally Kang Pil-gu!
[shushes] Keep it down, you guys.
Uh…
Should we go and watch Kang Pil-gu, guys?
Good idea. We could rewatch the first season.
Season one's boring. Season four is so much better.
Nah, the best is season two.
[fan 3] No way. Season one kicks ass. We've got to stick to that original vibe.
[fan] Let's be real for a second. Season two rocks.
I'm gonna go inside. Have a good one.
Okay. I'll be off, then.
Mm-hmm.
-That's boring. -I don't think so.
-[whispers] Are they gone? -[normal] Yeah, they're gone.
[sighs]
[grunts]
[Hong-sin] "His clothes caked in dust,
his cold gaze finds the gang members."
Hey, you!
Get this. I went to the set today to meet everyone.
And guess what happened?
My bro, Pil-gu, said hi to me first!
-Oh, yeah? -Uh-huh.
-Good for you, little bro. -Yeah. Of course.
Uh, what about the gimbap, huh? Wasn't it good? What'd you think?
Yeah. [chuckles]
-I really, really loved it. -[groans]
Geez. So unnecessary.
[sighs]
[fan laughing]
[Pil-Gu chuckles]
-Thank you so much. -Thank you so much.
Go Kang Pil-gu!
-Hey, hey. -Oh, thank you.
[sighs]
[groans]
[sighs]
[Jae-hyeong] Forget about him and just be with me.
I'm here right now.
And I'm still waiting for a chance with you.
[sentimental music plays]
CHAIRMAN LEE DAE-HO
PRESIDENT LEE JAE-HYEONG
[yawns]
[groans]
[sighs]
[Hyeon-jun] It's not like I'm gonna find any government secrets on it, right?
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[chuckles]
[chuckling] How cute.
How old is she in these pictures?
So cute.
It's crazy.
[laughs]
Oh, these are so sweet. [chuckles]
What an adorable dress she's wearing.
WI JEONG-SIN
-Su-ji. -[Su-ji] Yes, I'm listening.
There's this girl I know.
I saw her hanging out with another man.
But why…
does it have to aggravate me so much? Huh?
It's natural to feel aggravated or even angry in a situation like this.
But it's important to control your feelings
and deal with it all in a level-headed and wise manner.
None of that is gonna help me, so why do you talk like that?
I think you should take a deep breath and try…
You're done for the day.
[sighs] Ah, shit. Why'd I open this stupid thing again?
SOULISHERE
"If I can offer even a little comfort, I hope at least we can stay friends."
I hate this!
Don't you have any pride?
You should have no problem throwing insults at me!
[grunts]
[sighs]
[hums]
[Jeong-sin] What's his deal?
He messaged me first.
So why won't he reply?
[inhales deeply]
[sighs]
[sucks teeth]
[sighs]
[sucks teeth]
[phone] Onion!
I guess I made you feel uncomfortable again.
Feel free to reach out anytime
-when you're not so stressed. -[sighs]
[melancholic music plays]
EPISODE 10
[scoffs]
-What's this for? -I think you know.
I gave you this jacket as a birthday gift.
Did you forget about that?
[sighs] I guess so.
I suppose I hadn't given much thought to it.
[sighs]
-Wi Jeong-sin likes someone else. -I know.
There's no problem unless the feelings are mutual.
Right. I almost forgot about that.
How hopelessly loyal you become once you fall for someone.
[sighs]
Hello.
I returned the jacket to Mr. Lee for you.
[sighs]
Need something?
I have a request. Can you send someone else to cover Kang Pil-gu?
Why? I'm handing you an exclusive. And you're gonna pass on it?
-I'm uncomfortable. -With what?
-Lim Hyeon-jun? -Yeah.
You never back away from a difficult job.
Has working in entertainment made you lose your edge?
The thing is, I'm a Kang Pil-gu fan.
A fan of… What?
Like surgeons who won't operate on people who are close to them.
Even judges file for recusal
if personal reasons make a fair ruling difficult.
I wanna be recused from this assignment.
[sighs]
-All right. We're all done. -Okay. Great. Thanks so much.
We're gonna walk ahead. See you on set, okay?
-Okay. -We'll see you in a bit then.
-[video game beeping] -Come on.
[Jeong-sin] I guess I made you feel uncomfortable again.
Feel free to reach out anytime
when you're not so stressed.
[Eun-kyoung] Unless you truly desire to remain stuck,
why don't you instead try to choose a path and follow it all the way?
Maybe you've already decided in your heart.
Mmm. All right. Okay, good.
There you go.
SETTINGS
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-Mr. Hwang. -Yeah?
When is Ms. Wi getting here?
I'm not sure. Uh, 2:00 p.m. I believe.
-Yeah. I think she said 2:00 p.m. -[door opens]
You should get ready, Hyeon-jun.
-Let's go. All right. -Uh, yeah.
All right.
-Your coffee, Hyeon-jun. -Huh?
-Hmm. Oh, thanks. -Here you go.
Is Ms. Wi here yet?
She'll be here by 2:00.
Mmm. 2:00. Okay.
[groans] This hurts. Ouch, my back.
When's Ms. Wi getting here?
At 2:00. I told you a million times!
[sighs]
You said 2:00, right?
[door opens]
[Gil-su] Food's here.
Let's eat.
You guys can go ahead and start without me.
-Why? -I'll wait for Ms. Wi and eat with her.
[Ji-sun] Don't worry about him.
-Let's just eat. -Sure.
Why don't you try giving Ms. Wi a call?
She could've got lost on her way here.
Can you please give her a call? God.
-The journalist, Ms. Wi? -[Ji-sun] He's driving me nuts.
[indistinct chattering]
Oh, yeah, yeah. Go. Yeah.
[chattering continues]
-Hyeon-jun. -Huh?
[Ji-sun] Where you going?
-Ms. Wi hasn't arrived yet? -Are you deaf or something, huh?
What did I tell you?
-2:00 is when she'll be here. -Is it past 2:00 yet?
If it were past 2:00, then wouldn't she'd already be here?
Yeah, but reporters are commonly pretty early, aren't they?
Hmm?
Are you sick or something, man?
Should I leave this one unbuttoned?
-You don't think so? -Just gotta pull it up as far as you can.
[phone buzzes]
Yeah, what's up?
Oh, really? Great.
Okay, got it. Thanks for that. Yeah.
-Your 2:00 p.m. is here. -Huh?
-I said your reporter's here. -Oh, great!
[Gil-su] Hyeon-jun, the reporter's in your green room.
Okay. Glam team, someone, check my hair!
Okay!
Hmm.
[Ji-sun chuckles]
But why are you personally doing the interview, Ms. Yun?
You know, we expected Ms. Wi Jeong-sin to come here today.
[Hyeon-jun] Mm-hmm.
Well, one of us has to interview Mr. Lim.
Does it really matter which one, as long as he's here?
Yes, you're right.
Is there some reason that Ms. Wi couldn't make it today?
Perhaps she has a sickness?
Hopefully she hasn't gotten into an accident.
Otherwise, I can't think of another reason why she wouldn't be with us right now.
She's actually a fan. That's why she's not here.
She thought that her bias would make it unethical to do the interview, so…
She asked if I would do it.
[chuckles]
Uh…
Wait. That's really what she told you?
She's actually my fan?
Yes, she asked to be recused from this.
Wait a second. That means, from now on, you'll be the one coming here?
No, there's no way. That's just not right.
Is there a reason I can't be here?
[chuckles] I'm not saying that. I just…
[scoffs] Never mind. It's fine.
[chuckles]
Is it because you have feelings for her?
Uh, no! [stammers]
-Not at all. [laughing] -[laughing]
Oh, my back.
Come on, Ms. Yun.
You should be careful. You're gonna hurt your back again.
That was a great joke. That was pretty funny, wasn't it?
Please. That's just…
-Listen, Mr. Hwang. -Yes?
Would it be all right to have a moment alone with Hyeon-jun before we start?
Yes, of course. [clears throat]
-[footsteps depart] -[door opens]
[sighing]
[sighs] That was a close one.
Wow. She has some sharp instincts. That's wild.
LIM HYEON-JUN
Yeah, but I'm pretty sure she fell for that. [chuckles]
[whimsical music plays]
[clears throat]
You like Wi Jeong-sin, don't you?
[chuckles]
Oh, you gotta be kidding.
I mean, what's with you today? [chuckles]
I didn't say that.
Is that so?
Then I guess you don't care if she goes out with our CEO Lee Jae-hyeong.
-Are they together? -They will be unless the two of us
do something soon.
[sighs]
Okay. And why are you telling me all this right now?
Because I'm in love with him.
We can help each other.
You and I are on the same side.
-Hello. -[chuckles] Hey, how are you doing?
What's it gonna be? Are we gonna help each other?
Or will you give her up to another guy?
[groans]
[sighs]
We have a deal. We're on the same team now.
I will do whatever it takes to send her to the Kang Pil-gu set.
So that means you've gotta do whatever it takes to win her heart.
Hmm?
Yeah.
DEPT. OF JOURNALISM & BROADCASTING
17TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL CONTEST
Wi Jeong-sin!
Oh, hey!
Professor of journalism and broadcasting? Suits you better than being a journalist.
[chuckles]
I've gotta say, I think teaching suits me better as well, honestly.
[both chuckle]
Anyway, since you trekked all the way here,
you must have a question for me.
It's about, uh, Ha Gee-wan actually.
Ha Gee-wan?
The assemblyman in the FSS?
Was he and Chairman Lee Dae-ho close at all?
The chairman of Eunseongilbo?
You probably didn't know since you were still new at the political desk.
There were rumors back then.
That Ha Gee-wan received some land from Lee under a borrowed name.
You mean, in Cheongwon City?
It's always been just a rumor.
With the aide being dead, nobody knows for certain.
But that aide who died, he didn't have any other family besides his wife?
-Why do you ask? -When money is involved
nothing else matters.
[gasps] I suppose there could have been some money troubles.
An issue in Mr. Woo's family that I wasn't aware of.
Of course, I'm only speculating here.
I'm gonna dig around some more. Thanks for helping me.
Hey, I was wondering.
Can I ask a favor? I would really appreciate it.
What is it?
[Byeong-gi] I'm so honored to finally meet you.
It feels a bit like being in a dream actually.
When I was young, I watched your films over and over again. I love them.
[chuckling]
You were quite a mature kid, weren't ya?
Uh…
Well…
Both Madam Walnut and The Godmother
had so much more to offer than just nudity.
[sighs] They are artistic masterpieces.
[chuckles] Well, I heard that
Seon-u is gonna act as young Kang Pil-gu.
Which made me think
I should ask if there's a role in it for me.
Oh, yeah. [chuckles]
I learned that this morning.
It does explain the similarity. Mm-hmm.
I am sorry about that.
Um, there is a part for the lady of the house
where Pil-gu's aunt works as a housekeeper.
She eventually gets into a fight with her cheating husband
and then she ultimately ends up killing him.
[gasping]
Dear Mr. Bak! If you trust me with this, I will deliver!
I'm confident I will nail this role. I won't let you down.
Of course you won't. I'm completely convinced of your acting abilities.
I look forward to working together.
[machine beeps, buzzes]
[sniffs]
Mmm, smells good. [sniffs]
-I decided to go to the Kang Pil-gu set. -You should go to the Kang Pil-gu set.
Why did you change your mind?
Uh…
I gave it some more thought
and I feel like I should finish what I've already started. [chuckles]
Huh.
-I'm not gonna mess it up. -Okay.
[scoffs]
[Hyeon-jun] Where's Mi-yeong? Hmm?
Where the hell is she?
[chuckles]
You won't have any use for her,
'cause you will be dead.
[Gil-su] Cut.
Hey, I'm shooting Hyeon-jun right now. So why are you acting?
What? Am I not supposed to act out the lines?
[Gil-su] No, it's awkward.
Excuse me, guys.
-Can I speak with you for a second? -Uh-huh.
[Hyeon-jun] How much longer before we start?
We'll start shooting shortly.
So am I supposed to wait? Why call me here so early?
-Sorry about that. -I'm sure they have a lot to prepare.
Oh, hey.
What were you thinking calling Ms. Wi to the set?
What if Mr. Bak runs into her? Seriously.
[laughs]
You think I'm a fool, huh?
Well, Mr. Bak is not even on set today.
[laughs]
So that's the reason you were so relaxed.
[both laugh]
And now we toast.
Hello, everyone!
-Hello. -How are you?
-Good morning, everybody! -Hey. Hi. Hello!
Hello.
Hey, Hyeon-jun, you're early.
Team B's director is supposed to be here, so how come you're here today?
[sighs] Director Oh is under the weather.
-That's ridic-- -What? Why?
Uh, never mind. It's nothing.
He tested positive this morning, so I hurried over
since we didn't have time to send out a notice.
Look.
[Byeong-gi] What's going on?
You can't just change the schedule and make a mess of everything. Come on!
What about our plans? Don't they even matter?
At the very least you could've shown up here in a mask or something, come on!
-That's right! -Hey.
Had I known Ms. Wi was gonna be here,
I would've come up with something else maybe. Ugh.
Okay. Listen, we can't do this.
No, we gotta cancel.
We gotta cancel it, the whole shoot, right now.
What? You should cancel your interview, not the other way around!
[gasps] That's it.
Hey, we gotta stop it. Tell her we're canceling. We're canceled.
Yeah, okay, got it.
Hyeon-jun! Ms. Wi is here for you!
-Ms. Wi's here? -Ah, sh…
[Hyeon-jun] Where are you…
Hyeon-jun, go, go. Faster!
Guys, it's over here…
Ah!
Hello, Director Bak. What brings you here, sir?
No, it's nothing. It's just that I think you're working extremely hard and…
-Uh-huh. -You know, so…
I thought I'd check in.
-Just want to say hey. -Hmm.
Uh, so in a later episode,
there's a daydream scene, right?
-Yeah. -Well, I'm curious about that, uh…
I'm concerned about how it will look.
And so, I figured I can do a practice run with the makeup.
A practice run?
The scene where Kang Pil-gu imagines what he'll look like in 30 years.
DIRECTOR BAK BYEONG-GI
[all chattering]
Who's this?
Who do you think I am?
-Director Bak! -Director Bak?
Is the action team here?
-Wait, wait, wait. -Action team?
-What are we supposed to do now? -Your hair…
You're watching Sports Eunseong.
Kang Pil-gu season five is gonna come very, very soon.
Thank you for coming to visit us.
We really appreciate it.
-Great, got it, right? -Yeah.
[chuckles]
-Thank you. -Thank you for doing this.
I wanna thank you for letting us cover the set today.
And, of course, for offering to give us some time with you.
Oh, come on.
It's really me who has to thank you for coming all this way to do the interview.
[chuckles]
Uh, have you ever been to a set like this?
Um, no. My first time today.
[chuckles]
Uh, it's a much bigger crew than I thought. It's kinda cool.
[chuckles] It is cool, isn't it?
To start off, how about a little teaser for what's coming this season?
A spoiler?
[laughs]
Oh, it's funny to have me give a spoiler myself. [laughs]
Um…
Anyway, how about we say you had to work really hard to get this teaser, okay?
Kang Pil-gu season five has a serious plot twist.
Our beloved Kang Pil-gu goes from a hero
to a shady, corrupt detective.
Yeah.
Could you sign this for me?
[laughs]
It feels wrong for me to sign that.
It's not like you and I are strangers.
Doesn't that feel a little silly?
-Let's just take some pictures? -It's not for me.
My friend asked for it.
My son is obsessed with Kang Pil-gu.
And since you're with the entertainment desk now,
I wondered if you could get an autograph for him?
His name is Jung Eun-chan, oh, and would you write "Study hard" please?
He dreams of being a police officer,
and promised to study extra hard if you sign it. So it's really important.
So he's gonna promise to study harder?
TO. JUNG EUN-CHAN STUDY HARD
[sighs]
Thank you very much.
So, um,
you're going to stay and watch the shoot, right?
Yeah, of course.
The readers always love the behind-the-scenes shots.
Ah…
So, um…
Are you doing anything after?
-After we're done? -Yeah.
-Meaning you're busy? -Yeah.
I have several articles to write.
Okay. There will probably be a small get-together after this.
If you come, you'd be able to chat with the other actors.
And, who knows, I might have a drink and get tipsy.
Which could always lead to me dropping another spoiler. So, uh…
You're not coming, are you?
Uh, sorry, today's bad. Next time I'll go, hopefully.
There won't be a next time.
-Sorry? -Today will be your only chance.
Why are you so dense?
I want to spend a little more time together later because I like you.
There are things I wanna tell you.
And that's why I'd like you to stay.
Do I really have to spell it out?
[sighs]
I'm Melomaster.
I am Melomaster.
-[gasps] -I'm the one you were texting all night,
sharing your worries with,
and planning to meet in person.
I'm Melomaster and I'm right here!
[gasps]
[Jeong-sin] Oh, by the way. Ms. Gwon Se-na isn't here today?
She isn't part of any scenes we're filming today.
Got it.
GWON SE-NA
[line ringing]
[voicemail] The person you are trying to reach…
[line disconnects]
[Hyeon-jun] Actually, I'm a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun too.
I love Kang Pil-gu.
[Jeong-sin] Wow, I'm so glad we met!
MELOMASTER
Huh?
THE USER HAS DELETED THEIR ACCOUNT.
[gasps]
-Everything's set up over there? -All good to go.
[grunts]
-Director Bak? -What is it? What's going on?
-Wait, Director Bak. -What-- What is it?
[gasps]
[sighs]
Ms. Wi, um…
-I need to talk-- -Hyeon-jun!
Director Bak is asking for you.
All right.
-Yeah? -Uh…
-I, um-- -[Gil-su] Hyeon-jun!
He wants you right now.
[chuckles]
I'll talk to you later.
[gasps]
[groans]
[crew chattering]
All right.
Listen up, everyone. For today's shoot,
I'll do every stunt myself.
Huh?
[claps] Okay. Let's do it!
Mi-yeong! Hey!
Where the hell is she?
You won't have any use for her 'cause you will be dead!
They say you can't fix people.
But I…
I know I can.
[Seok-ho] What are you waiting for? Kill him!
[grunting]
[Seok-ho] Come at me! Let's go!
[all grunting, groaning]
-Excuse me. -[grunting]
[Seok-ho] Oh, shit! What are you idiots waiting for?
[grunting, screaming]
Mi-yeong!
-Mi-yeong! -[whimpering]
[romantic music plays]
Are you all right?
Are you hurt anywhere?
-[panting] -[whimpering]
Let's get out of here.
-[Seok-ho] Think you can barge in here? -[thuds]
Arrogant prick! You've got some nerve showing up here all alone.
No, don't.
[Seok-ho] How do you like that?
-[grunts] -Shouldn't have come here, you bastard!
[gasps]
[groans]
-There's a mouse! I saw a mouse! -[Byeong-gi] Cut.
-[actor] There's a mouse! -Cut.
[sighs]
[Hyeon-jun] It's okay, don't worry. It's just a mouse.
Oh, uh, have you seen, uh…
Let's try that one again, shall we, yeah?
Okay, let's give it a shot.
-You okay? -[actor chuckles] Yeah, all good.
-I thought she had a cramp. -We're going again.
Action!
-[Seok-ho] Look at the two lovebirds. -[groans]
Oh, hey, Hyeon-jun, this here broke.
-Huh? -[Seok-ho] It's, uh, this thing here.
-[crew] Cut. -[groaning]
Can someone from the prop team come and replace the bat?
Hey! [chuckles]
-It's broken. Let's try again. -[Seok-ho] All right.
-[crew] Action! -[Seok-ho] Look at the two lovebirds.
-Wait, I've gotta-- -[Seok-ho] What is it?
Oh, shit, that one hurt.
-[crew] Action! -[groans]
[gasps]
-What the… What was that? -[crew] Oh, man.
-Hyeon-jun, uh… -Tell him to take five.
How the hell could you forget this?
[crew] All right, let's take a ten-minute break.
Did I get too angry in there? [grunts]
Um, yeah, duh.
Well, you were screaming at the top of your lungs, like,
"How the hell could you forget this?"
Get outta here. Was I that bad?
It is, my friend. It's true.
Why'd you do it all yourself? That's why you've got a stunt double, no?
Did you need to show off to Ms. Wi so badly?
Nah, that's not the reason I did that.
Come on, of course it is.
What are you thinking?
Are you planning to actually be with her?
Nah, you don't know what you're saying.
I only worry about her writing another awful article about me.
Geez. It's normal you both got a bit attached chatting on that Onion thing.
That's not a real relationship, though. You really have to understand that.
I do understand.
I also deleted my Onion account.
Well, that doesn't matter.
'Cause she's still here, isn't she?
[sucks teeth] Be careful, okay?
There's gonna be another dating rumor plaguing us.
-[sighs] -Do you think so?
[giggles]
[Ji-sun giggles mockingly]
Come on, you gotta talk him out of it.
The stunt guy should at least do the shots from behind.
But Hyeon-jun wants to do every stunt himself. That's totally crazy!
Well, you know Ms. Wi is here, the journalist. She's a fan of Kang Pil-gu,
so he doesn't want her seeing another guy doing his stunts.
-[Byeong-gi] Ugh, right. -Byeong-gi!
She's right over there.
[sighs] What is it?
Ugh, son of a…
-Help an old man out. -[chuckles]
Just keep walking.
[sighs]
Oh, shit.
[groans]
Yeah, just a little. I twisted it during practice.
I already told them I hurt my ankle and can't do any serious stunts today.
Yeah, really.
-Pil-gu's stunt double, we need you. -Okay, yeah, I'll be right there.
-We need you now. -[stunt actor] Honey, gotta go. Later.
[line disconnects]
[Hyeon-jun] All right.
Listen up, everyone.
For today's shoot,
I'll do every stunt myself.
[sighs]
[crew] Ready.
Action!
[Seok-ho] Look at the two lovebirds.
You're gonna pay for this.
[grunting, shouting]
-[bones crack] -[groans]
-No, Hyeon-jun! Call an ambulance, hurry! -Oh, yeah, okay. Okay.
-[crew clamoring] -[groans]
-Can you call an ambulance? Now, please. -Yeah, it's on its way.
-It's gonna be okay. -Oh, no.
[groans]
Hang on.
God.
You were wonderful today, Hyeon-jun.
-Get better soon, sir! -Get home safe!
-Thank you for everything, guys. -Of course, pleasure.
[Ji-sun] Don't worry about him. He's gonna be all right.
-Bring him to the hospital! -[Ji-sun] Yeah, don't worry.
-[groans] -Oh, Ms. Wi, you're still here?
[Jeong-sin] Yeah.
Is your ankle all right?
Looked like you hurt your shoulder too.
[chuckles] It's nothing.
I just twisted it a little. My ankle is totally fine, really. I'm okay.
And my shoulder as well.
Oh? Why can't I lift it?
[laughs] I'm just kidding.
[scoffs]
I thought you were great in there. Just make sure to get your ankle looked at.
Hey, listen, come here.
Come here.
You need to write an exclusive article
about how I got hurt today doing stunts.
You're worried about the article right now?
You came all this way, so why not get an exclusive.
Once I go to the hospital, everyone will know.
So why not write and publish it, huh? Right now.
Yeah? High-five!
Sorry, Ms. Wi. I need to get this guy to the hospital.
If you could stay back, please. Okay.
[groans] All right, let's go.
Is it serious? A bad injury or…
No, no, it's nothing too bad. I don't really need this.
But it will heal faster with it.
I was under the impression you intended to confess your feelings to Jeong-sin.
[laughs]
Confess my feelings? How old do I look to you, 14?
I was really hoping that we'd get some more time together after the shoot,
but I didn't think I'd end up like this.
And earlier,
she was seriously worried about my ankle after I had twisted it.
So this wasn't a complete and total loss.
I'm curious,
have you ever dated anyone before?
What do you mean by that?
Or is it that you've been single for so, very long
you've actually forgotten how dating works, is that it?
[inhales sharply]
Why do you have to be so mean and put it like that, huh?
Now that I look closer, you and Ms. Wi are very similar.
No wonder you two work at the same place.
So you're saying we're both competent.
[scoffs]
If you're so great, you wouldn't need any help with your love life.
Why do you gotta drag me into this joint operation of yours, huh?
You wouldn't need to do any of this
if things were working out with you and your CEO.
But they're not, are they?
Which is why you're dragging me into all this.
Well, it's actually harder
to fix a relationship that's broken than build a new one.
The way I see it, I do all of the work
-and you get to reap all the benefits. -[scoffs]
Well, yeah, that would be nice, but…
without me taking charge of everything and coming up with a plan,
-I guarantee nothing would get done. -[sighs]
If you can't win Jeong-sin's heart somehow, then I don't win either.
And I can't let that happen.
So, please, try a little harder.
[sighs]
So, what do you wanna do?
I already ran an exclusive about him getting injured.
Why do you need more coverage than that?
Do you need me to be his personal paparazzo, or what?
You told me you were a fan of his. I thought you'd like it.
A Kang Pil-gu fan, all right, I'm not a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun.
Wait a sec. Boss, did you… did you tell him that?
Not at all.
Anyway, I don't mix business with pleasure. I'm not that person.
Right, you have such self-control.
Which is why you asked me to take you off the interview.
-That was-- -I set you up for an exclusive,
so at least say thank you. I don't like having to argue like this.
You want to be stuck with us forever?
If I plan to stay, it'll be my decision!
Sure, whatever. Come back to the office.
Ugh, she's driving me crazy with her stupid threats.
You're the assistant director, right? If you can't help me then no one can.
I really am trying to help with your schedule.
Well, you better 'cause I'm seriously exhausted.
-Can't you-- -I'm doing my best to keep everyone happy.
I'm definitely not happy with the current schedule.
Scheduling is difficult but I'll do my best to work with you.
[whimsical music plays]
[groans]
Stop that.
[sighs]
He deleted his account.
Without even telling me.
[phone rings]
Hi, is this, um…
uh, Onion customer service call center?
Uh, I'd like the phone number of someone who deleted their account.
I'm so sorry, I know you're really busy.
Sorry? Why won't you give it to me?
No, this man scammed me on Onion!
Yeah, he scammed me with a rice cooker.
Yes, I bought a rice cooker, and the person who sold the rice cooker…
Now my rice cooker is…
The rice cooker isn't responding anymore.
[cries] How could he do this to me?
[sobbing]
How could he do this? I don't understand.
I loved my amazing rice cooker…
I love you, my rice cooker…
How could you just delete it?
[grunts]
[sighs]
[grunts]
Got you. Got you.
[shouts, grunts] Got you!
[pants, sighs]
This is my amends for the meal I had with Mr. Lee. Take it.
VIP INVITATION TICKET "SOULMATE"
There's only one ticket. Don't they usually come in pairs?
Is there someone else you want to go with?
No.
It's one VIP ticket for you, and of course it's gonna be under my name, okay?
So, don't go giving it to anyone else, you got it?
-Yeah, no problem. -I'll check to see if you actually went.
Boss?
When you and Mr. Lee were together,
did you know about his family's background too?
Lee Dae-ho is a terrible human being, no doubt.
Lee Jae-hyeong is not the same.
How can you be sure about that?
I'm a journalist.
I've done my research. Trust me on that.
Here you go. Hope you enjoy the movie, thanks so much for coming.
[chuckles]
[gasps]
[gasps, chuckles]
Oh, hey.
What a surprise to see you here. [chuckles]
Oh, I think that's my seat.
You're here, next to me?
[Hyeon-jun laughs]
No way.
That's crazy, isn't it?
I mean,
what a coincidence.
Man, who would've thought we'd see each other here, right?
I know.
Oh, wow.
How's your ankle doing? Better?
Oh, don't worry. It's all good.
Fully healed. My body's strong from all my training.
I heal fast when I'm injured.
[Jae-hyeong] Ms. Wi?
[Jae-hyeong, Jeong-sin gasp]
-You're here. -Mr. Lee.
You're sitting right next to me.
-[chuckles] -Oh, yeah.
-Uh, we should sit down. Let's sit down. -Oh.
Wow. [chuckles]
I'll take this as your way of making amends for not showing up at dinner.
I won't take no for an answer.
-[chuckles] Sure. -[chuckles]
And who is this?
Hello, Wi Jeong-sin. I work at Sports Eunseong. I'm a journalist.
Oh, Mom, she's one of our most capable journalists
and competent employees.
So my mom has a cameo in this.
She's in the movie and we're here to watch it together.
-Oh. -[Mi-ran] Well, I see.
You're pretty, and good at your job.
I hope you'll take care of my Jae-hyeong.
Oh, and me as well, of course.
Yeah. [chuckling]
Uh. I'm here too. Hello, Ms. Oh.
Oh, what a surprise.
-When did you get here? -[Hyeon-jun] Oh, well.
-It's wonderful to see you. -Yeah.
-Really great seeing you. -Glad I came.
It really is a bizarre coincidence.
[chuckling]
-Done already? -I snuck out.
They're doing club activities anyway. No one's gonna look for me.
So, what's up?
Sorry about my mom.
She just wants me to find a girl.
Why get my ears pierced on my birthday?
I'll tell you. This way, you're not gonna lose your ears.
What?
-That's why you need to get them pierced. -What was that about?
It was about the movie.
Then why did you laugh?
Because it was funny.
[Mi-ran] Ms. Wi.
You should have dinner with me and Jae-hyeong whenever you're free.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
Hi! I'm home.
Can she sleep over tonight?
Hi.
[sighs]
[Hwa-yeong] It's one VIP ticket for you,
and of course it's gonna be under my name, okay?
So don't go giving it to anyone else.
You got it?
-What do you want to do? -I don't know.
-You want to watch a movie? -No, not really.
-Why not? -I'd rather do something outside.
-Okay. -[phone buzzes]
-But then we'll watch the thing later? -I'm kind of tired.
-Why are you tired? -I don't know.
HWANG JI-SUN
-Oh, why now? -I haven't been sleeping well lately.
I know what we can do.
[sighs]
Do you like being home?
SCREEN 8 NOW PLAYING
Hey, why are you calling?
Hey. We need to have a serious chat. I'll come over later.
Then we should talk at the office.
If it's serious, then why not talk there?
It's really serious.
Oh, let's do another time, okay?
Don't you remember? I've got a movie premiere today.
It's almost over. And I know you have nothing else going on today.
Hey, I've got a life. You don't know everything.
Whatever. I'll see you at yours later.
-[scoffs] -[line disconnects]
[sighs]
[sighs] Is he coming? What did he say?
-I believe so. He lives there, after all. -[sighs]
All of my hopes
are resting on you, Mr. Hwang.
-Indeed. -[sighs]
[sighs]
What's up with him?
-Do you like him that much? -Where…
Enough to drop out of school?
There was something she had to take care of.
-Something really important. -Ah.
You can't just leave like this, okay?
Explain it to me because I don't get it.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
I missed your phone call due to a meeting I was on.
It's all right. You're fine.
You had something you wanted to tell me?
You asked a question about Ha Gee-wan before, didn't you?
Yes.
One thing I know for sure, though I don't know the details,
both Ha Gee-wan and Lee Dae-ho love money more than anything.
So I'm guessing they're involved in some shady business deal.
Yes.
And a rather large one.
Why do you think my agency and King's Back decided to merge together?
Are you saying there was also a shady motive behind that?
[phone rings]
Wi Jeong-sin was here earlier.
I said what you wanted her to know.
She swallowed it hook, line and sinker.
[phone buzzes]
[Gil-su] Hyeon-jun, here's a link to Ms. Wi's latest article.
[gasps]
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5 HOLDS OPEN SET
REPORTER WI JEONG-SIN SPORTS EUNSEONG
[sighs, chuckles]
I don't get why she would suddenly walk out.
[Ji-sun] No! Leave me! Let go! Let go!
I don't care how many hours it takes!
I'll stay in this position until Hyeon-jun forgives me!
What is going on here? Why is he on his knees like that?
Mom? Hello?
Hmm?
-Seon-u. -Huh?
What is Mr. Hwang doing?
Come on. Why are you all silent? [chuckles]
You all came here without first telling me so come on. What did you do?
[Ji-sun] I did something,
truly unforgivable, Hyeon-jun, I…
-Oh, God. -Hyeon-jun, if I may.
This will help you relax. Just hear me out. [chuckles]
How am I gonna get into a relaxed state if I don't know what's going on?
You're all just standing around.
I don't know what to think.
-[inhales deeply] Hyeon-jun, I… -Uh-huh?
They cast me in your show, honey.
[sighs]
I don't care what you say. I'm gonna do it.
Director Bak has my back on this.
I…
I don't know why you're torturing me, huh?
Sorry I wasn't able to give you a warning about this.
Okay. The entire country knows that
the actor Seong Ae-suk is my mother! That's obvious, isn't it?
And you're telling me you're on the same show?
Unbelievable. Mom! Seon-u's already young Pil-gu, okay?
This isn't a family show. Do you want to get mocked in the streets?
What were you thinking?
The good thing is that she won't play your mother, actually, I…
It's a special cameo…
Besides, she hasn't made any public appearances,
so I'm sure a lot of people won't even recognize her.
-Absolutely. -Don't you think? Am I right?
I don't think I look very different.
I think my audience will recognize me.
Ma.
Please let her do it, Hyeon-jun.
She's gonna be our secret weapon, our ace in the hole for that episode.
-Ace in the hole? -Yeah.
Are you trying to use my family right now?
Huh? Oh, no, no. Mm-mmm.
Hyeon-jun's taking it better than I thought he would, right?
Yeah.
I feel like my performance, begging on my knees and all that was
a stroke of genius.
How are your knees, by the way? You were really going for it.
Ah, they're fine. I'm used to being on my knees. [chuckles]
Mr. Hwang, thank you.
It truly means a lot.
-[sighs] -Ah, what about some green onion kimchi?
Never!
No more green onions. No more. No more green onions.
No more red onions. No more onions of any kind.
[Byeong-gi] Here. Try this.
This is full of onions.
Actually, wait. This has onions too. I'm done with it.
Is he not even gonna eat with us?
No, he said he's on a diet.
[Seon-u] I get it.
We're taking turns upsetting him, Mom and me.
No wonder he has no appetite.
So, why do you have to upset him again, getting into acting, huh?
Seriously.
Ugh!
[sighs, scoffs]
No, Kang Pil-gu would never, ever say this!
You've got to be kidding.
It's ridiculous!
[slurping]
[scoffs]
The audience is never gonna like this!
[sighs]
Oh, look. There's more garbage writing.
I mean, this is completely embarrassing.
Shit.
[sighs]
[sucks teeth]
SPORTS EUNSEONG
-[employee] Good morning, sir. -Yes.
Oh, yes, hi. Hello there. [chuckles]
[Hwa-yeong] Ms. Wi didn't come in today.
[Jae-hyeong clears throat]
Is everything all right? I haven't seen her in the office lately.
Maybe if you take me to lunch, I might tell you.
[scoffs]
It's not even close to lunchtime right now.
Brunch?
So, Ms. Wi. Why didn't she come to work today?
-What's going on with her? -What's the rush? Be patient.
Mmm…
-You should eat. -[scoffs]
[scoffs]
[inhales deeply] All right.
We've finished the meal. We've had dessert. We've had tea, but still…
You haven't said what's going on.
She's been assigned to cover Lim Hyeon-jun, the actor, full-time.
-So all she does now is follow him around. -She's covering Mr. Lim?
You've dragged out this brunch this whole time to tell me that?
I wasn't dragging out the brunch to tell you anything, Mr. Lee.
I was taking my time eating because
I wanted to spend more time with you.
[scoffs, chuckles]
I am curious, honestly.
What are you doing?
I'm a mother now. I'm not afraid of anything.
So, you shamelessly continue to hit on me?
Mm-hmm. I am shameless now.
[sighs]
How could I forget what you did?
Shall we go now?
I have a lunch meeting.
What?
Aren't you full? You ate.
I've got a big stomach.
[sighs]
I wasn't dragging out the brunch to tell you anything, Mr. Lee.
I was taking my time eating because
-I wanted to spend more time with you. -[sighs]
[gasps] Whoa, what?
Are you also meeting someone here for lunch, Mr. Lee?
What?
[chuckles]
I've already eaten, so
order something light.
But I haven't eaten yet.
All right, have whatever you want then.
By the way,
why do you keep bringing me along to meet with these entertainment agencies?
Do you object?
Not at all.
It's just that you seem to like me more than I thought.
-I feel a little pressured. -[scoffs]
Eventually,
I'll return to the political desk.
I used to always say the exact same thing.
Yet we don't always get to call the shots in life.
[scoffs] Are you putting a curse on me, or…
[scoffs]
Everyone's talking about this merger.
People complain about us building a giant entertainment behemoth together,
but honestly, I don't care.
They just need a way to vent their unfulfilled ambitions.
I'm hearing a lot of people are envious actually.
-Is that so? -[chuckles]
You've had an acting career even before your success as Kang Pil-gu, right?
I guess you could say that. [chuckles] I did small things,
but nothing major.
I gave it up quickly because of some circumstances.
Would it be rude of me to ask you what circumstances?
Oh, no, not at all. It's boring really, if I'm being honest.
Well, I just wasn't getting enough work to support myself, basically.
[phone buzzes]
[Se-na] Come outside. I'm in front of the restaurant.
Uh, sorry, I hate to keep my guests waiting.
I'll be right back. Just a minute.
-Yeah, sure. -Please keep eating.
[Jae-hyeong] Hmm?
All right. Let's eat.
Uh, yeah. Let's eat.
[chuckles]
[scoffs]
So you came here. You really care, don't you?
I did everything you asked.
So, what are you trying to do?
Why? Does me being friends with your ex bother you?
If that was it, I'd be fine.
It doesn't bother me. But it scares me.
Se-na, don't be like that.
Hmm?
The more anxious you are,
the more I want to get Lim Hyeon-jun into trouble. Understand?
Are you saying
you're also gonna kill him?
[scoffs]
I guess the chairman really wants to get to know me.
You're one of the actors at his company now, so I'm not surprised.
It might be a bit old-fashioned,
to share all your personal details in order to get
to know the other person better, right?
[laughs]
Well, I'd like to get to know you better as well.
Is it all right if I ask a personal question?
Yeah. Please, go ahead.
Mmm…
Are you, um, seeing anyone currently?
[chuckles]
Well, I'm not with anyone, but there is someone I'm interested in.
Mmm… [chuckles]
So, you have…
[grunts]
You have a crush on someone. [chuckles]
Sorry, a crush?
You see,
it's not good to hold on to someone you have a crush on for too long.
And you deserve a lot more than a one-sided crush.
Just look at you, a man who has it all.
[sighs]
I still have so much to learn.
Truth is, I'm not very good at winning over someone I like.
Mmm…
Still, I've got to try my best.
Even if I get struck out.
[chuckles]
[groans]
Oh, Ms. Wi!
-Oh? -Oh?
Hello, Mr. Lee.
Hi.
Hi. Hello there.
What brings you here? [chuckles]
Oh, it was just a work lunch.
Ah, I see.
Well, if you've finished lunch, we could get tea together?
Uh…
Yeah, okay, why not?
I'll join you.
And I'll join you too.
You can count me in. Yeah.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO FOR HER APPEARANCE
You know the press conference date is set, right?
Huh? Byeong-gi, you're going?
Every entertainment reporter will be there!
[Byeong-gi] Aw, why did I even get dragged into this insanity?
[Ji-sun] Hyeon-jun, she's here. She's here! Ms. Wi is here!
[Hyeon-jun] Oh, what do I do now?
[Byeong-gi] Hyeon-jun, you know I can't keep hiding from her, right?
[Jeong-sin] What's up with you?
Mr. Lim, do you like me or something?
[Hyeon-jun] I don't know. I have no idea. What do women want?
[vocalizing]
♪ Oh, hey, you cruel one ♪