HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA
Why is it so difficult for you?
You see,
I really like you.
So I want to know…
what kind of life you've lived
and what's on your mind.
I've been dreaming of the day
you and I become family.
Say something. Anything.
I'm sorry.
Why are you turning into someone else?
Why are you drifting away?
Why are you becoming a stranger?
I don't know who you are anymore.
I don't understand you.
Me neither.
I don't know either.
Dr. Yoon!
I was actually on my way to your place.
What are you doing here?
Dr. Yoon, are you crying?
What's the matter? Is something up?
It's just that I forgot to pay my rent.
What? That's not a big deal.
I'm sorry. I'll make sure to wire it to you today.
One might think I'm a mean landlady.
Dr. Yoon, it's all right. It really is.
I must be going nuts. The tears just keep coming out.
Have you had breakfast?
EPISODE 14
-Dr. Yoon. -Oh, right.
It's seaweed soup with sea urchin.
I made it for Yun-gyeong, but you get to have some.
Isn't this what you had on your first day in Gongjin?
I really enjoyed it that day.
I'll enjoy it today as well. Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Giving birth sure is exhausting,
but I'm sure it was no easy task delivering the baby.
Go ahead and dig in.
Okay.
It's good.
Come to think of it, haven't you been here for about four or five months now?
Yes.
Time sure flies, and it's scary how people connect.
Who would've thought
you'd open a dental clinic here and date Chief Hong of all people?
Did something happen between you and Du-sik?
You don't have to tell me.
I just thought maybe I could be of any help.
You know, unlike Nam-suk, I'm one to be tight-lipped.
Ms. Yeo.
Do you know
why he quit his job and came back to Gongjin?
Oh, that. That's something I don't know much about.
The same goes for most people in town.
That's why there are all sorts of rumors about it.
After he went to college and served in the military,
he got busy and rarely had time to visit.
But
I do remember how he was on the first day back.
He was a wreck.
He wasn't the man we used to know.
I guess you can say that he held a blank expression.
Like someone who had let go of everything.
So no one could ask him.
We just all assumed that he'd gone through something.
Has he not told you about that either?
No.
He still hasn't opened up to me.
No, you're wrong about that.
Chief Hong… No.
I've never seen Du-sik happier than he is these days.
-Really? -Of course.
Dr. Yoon, what may be easy for one person
can be something difficult for another.
Ever since he was a kid, he was so mature.
He only learned how to hold himself back,
so he doesn't know how to open up to people.
For a long time, he hasn't had anyone that he could share his pain with.
I believe that you can be his rock, someone he opens up to.
Going through both marriage and divorce
has enlightened me.
I regret being so impatient.
I wish I'd told him what I was really feeling for once.
MS. DENTIST
Hello?
Chief Hong, where are you? You said you'd come and help out today.
Right. I did.
Sorry about that. I'll be right over.
Got it.
Seon-a.
-Ha-rang! -Uncle Seong-hyeon!
-Gosh, how long has it been? -Have you been well?
Ha-rang's gotten so big.
He couldn't wait to see you, you know.
-Ha-rang. -Yes?
"Yes," was it?
You're loving it, aren't you?
Is Auntie well?
She is. You won't believe what she said.
When she found out I was coming to see you,
she asked me to get DOS' autographs. She doesn't even know who they are.
How was the traffic?
It's not the traffic
but traveling with a kid that's the hassle.
He was adamant about not sitting in his car seat.
I know he's my kid, but gosh.
Seon-a, just let him do whatever he wants.
Don't even think of winning against this adorable being.
You think so? Then why don't you do a babysitting variety show next?
One with about 15 kids.
Fine, I apologize. Forgive me for what I said.
Yes, and there's another thing you should ask for forgiveness for.
You didn't come to my wedding.
It's been years, and you still bring it up?
I was an assistant director back then and was in another country
pulling all-nighters to shoot a show.
You chose your career over my wedding then, and thanks to that,
you've become a star director.
I take credit for your success.
Jeez. You sure have gotten more brazen over the years.
What? Is there something you need?
Whatever it is, I won't decline.
By the way, I didn't expect you'd actually come here.
I've been meaning to come by sometime.
I heard a lot about it.
Really? From whom?
Someone I know. This is his hometown.
Really? That's interesting. So how do you like it?
Just like I've heard.
It's nice.
Is it good? Take your time.
How long was I asleep?
Ms. Yoon, I'm leaving without waking you up. Enjoy your sleep.
MISSED CALL: CHIEF HONG
CHIEF HONG
Hello? Hye-jin?
I see you called.
Yes.
I'm sorry I didn't stop you when you left.
We should meet. Where are you? I'll be right there.
No, I'd rather not see you.
What?
What if I see you? I know all you'll say
is that you're sorry.
Like you did just now.
I think
we need to have some time apart.
Not in a way people do as a formality before breaking up.
I don't want to break up with you.
Then why…
It just seems to me you need some time.
Time that will finally stop you from being sorry.
Time you'll need to finally be honest with me.
Because we can't go on like this.
Let's take our time and carefully think this through.
About where we should go from here
and what we both want.
You get what I mean, right?
I do.
I'll hang up then.
YOON DENTAL CLINIC
What's this?
I thought you'd look
pretty, cute, and lovely in it, so I bought it for you.
-Is it clothes? -Yes.
You really didn't have to. I have a lot to wear.
But I thought it'd look perfect on you.
I see.
Anyway, I have to get going. I just stopped by.
Thank you for this. I'll make sure to cherish it.
Sure.
I'll call you later.
Good for you, Mi-seon.
You're in the honeymoon phase.
What?
Why do you sound like you're already in a rut?
Are things still off between you and Chief Hong?
I get the feeling that it'll take quite a while to patch things up.
No?
Hello.
Gosh, Ms. Yu.
-Hello. -Hello.
As you can see, your wisdom tooth is impacted close to your jaw.
Wisdom tooth?
I never had one, so I thought I was born not to have any.
They mostly emerge in one's teens and early 20s.
Technically, they're third molars
but also known as wisdom teeth since they emerge when you get wiser about love.
I see.
It stayed hidden for long without showing any symptoms.
Hwa-jeong, people don't color their fingernails with balsam these days.
Most people use manicure.
But cooks shouldn't since it might chip and fall into the food.
I see.
Besides, I prefer balsam anyway.
Why? Wait, I know.
Because of the saying that love will come true
if the color lasts until first snowfall?
As if I'd believe such nonsense.
Do you want to try?
Probably not. It's dowdy, isn't it?
I want to try it too.
Cho-hui.
Are you out of your mind?
-Your brother will kill you. -Why are you here?
To nag at me?
You only took the thick duvet, so I brought you summer sheets.
I wanted to see how you were doing.
But here you go again!
What? I didn't do anything wrong.
Seriously?
I'm your mother. I can tell by the look in your eyes.
Denying it won't work.
You can't fool me.
Cho-hui, please. Get a grip on yourself. What's wrong with you?
If you keep this up, your brother will lock you up in a mental institution.
Mom!
I'm not crazy. I'm perfectly fine.
How is liking someone an illness?
You're wrong.
This is all because I raised you wrong.
-It's all my fault! -Mom.
It's not your fault. It isn't.
It's not my fault either.
No, Cho-hui. This isn't how you should live your life.
Cho-hui, no.
Please, Cho-hui.
Ms. Yu?
Sorry about that.
I only came in because my molar hurt though.
That's actually because
the impacted tooth is pressing against the molar's roots.
There's a chance that the roots will also be affected,
so the tooth should be extracted.
Is that the only way?
Many fear the procedure,
but I recommend that you bravely dig it out
rather than keep your pain hidden.
I see.
YOON HYE-JIN
Mi-seon.
-How do I look? -Absolutely gorgeous.
-Let's see. -What are you doing? Don't.
Does Officer Choi know this brand?
How trendy of him.
I bet he looked it up online. He's been doing it nonstop these days.
Is this brand expensive?
Yes, it is quite expensive.
Really?
Eun-cheol's salary probably isn't much. I feel bad.
These flowers look like you, so…
Oh, my.
I can't tell you apart from the flowers.
I don't want you to run away,
so pay me 100 won.
I'd appreciate it if you wore it every day.
What's this?
It's a purse.
I thought it'd suit you.
I won't accept this.
Sorry?
Why not?
Eun-cheol, this is wrong.
This is too much.
Mi-seon,
am I making you uncomfortable?
No, it's not like that.
You're giving me too many gifts.
You give me a gift every day, even when it's not a special day.
But every day is special.
Every day with you…
is special to me.
Every day I spend with you is special to me too.
However,
I mean it when I say the thought is what counts.
I understand. I'll hold back from now on.
I'm sorry, but I need to make a call.
Gosh.
It sure is pretty.
No way!
This is a pricey one. Isn't it from the new F/W collection?
No way. It's gorgeous.
How is it that you know more about these things than I do?
Because I'm the future stylist of the globally acclaimed DOS.
-I hope your dream will come true. -Thanks.
Can't I look at it some more?
-No. -Please.
-Just a little more. -No way.
-Can't I look inside? -No.
-Please let me look. -No.
What's taking him so long?
I'm afraid I can't.
After all those favors I've done for you?
I at least want five large ones.
You know how dangerous it'll be if we get caught.
Okay. I'll see you at 9 p.m. at the back of the market.
Sure.
Oh, no.
Is he taking bribes to pay for my gifts?
No wonder. Where else could he have gotten the money?
You've got to be kidding me. What do I do?
Mi-seon, why did you come down?
Oh. Well…
Eun-cheol, let's catch a late-night movie today.
-How does 9 p.m. sound? -Well, I…
I'm sorry, but not today.
You see, I'm on duty tonight.
Tomorrow. How about tomorrow?
Right. Okay.
Okay.
Cho-hui.
I asked you to help me with the cleaning…
to say that I'm sorry about putting you in a tight spot last time.
I shouldn't have said it.
It's all in the past now, so please don't let it bother you.
Sure.
Actually,
there's something I've been meaning to tell you.
What? What is it?
When I came back to Gongjin,
I was surprised to hear…
about your divorce.
I'm utterly ashamed. It's actually all my fault.
I thought you two would still be happily married.
In harmony,
trading fish eyes for roe.
Enjoy.
Thank you.
So Cho-hui gets the middle slice.
Thank you.
And Hwa-jeong gets… There you go.
Yeong-guk, she should get a good slice as well.
-Hwa-jeong, take mine. -It's fine.
Hwa-jeong!
She loves fish eyes.
God, I can't even bear to look at them.
Hey. I'll take your eyes too.
Oh, no! My eyes! Oh, no!
Eat your own eyes. You can't have mine.
Don't be so dramatic.
Trade them for the roe then.
You don't eat roe?
It's too dry for me.
Fish eyes are tasty and crunchy. They're definitely better.
You and that grotesque taste of yours.
I appreciate the satisfying deal.
You probably don't know this,
but I envied the relationship you two had.
What?
This is what I thought every time I saw you two.
"I'd never grow lonely if I had someone like that."
I had no idea back then.
I took it for granted,
so I didn't realize
how precious and rare it was.
It's funny, isn't it?
You don't realize your own feelings until they're seen from a distance.
Don't
lose Hwa-jeong twice.
I truly hope that you two become happy together.
I hurt her too badly and I'm too ashamed of myself.
Yeong-guk,
I'm sure what she wants to hear from you isn't an apology.
I'm having my wisdom tooth extracted next week.
I'm scared since people say it hurts a lot,
but I'll muster up the courage for it.
So you should muster up a little bit of courage too.
Thanks, Cho-hui.
Here, let me.
No, I'm good.
Mi-seon's going out on a date, so I came by myself.
But don't forget that we're still on a break.
Chief Hong, you still have nothing to say to me.
It should be close to 9 p.m.
Why can't I see a thing?
Damn sunglasses.
-My gosh. -Will you check the merchandise?
Come on. As if I'd be that cold.
-This isn't our first rodeo. -What's in that?
Take the money first.
It's all there.
-I'll now open this. -No.
Eun-cheol, no. Don't!
You can't!
-Eun-cheol, you just can't. -What the hell?
-What are you doing? -How are you here?
Eun-cheol, you can't.
Are you selling illegal firearms? You're a police officer.
It's not like that. Mi-seon, this is--
-It's not that. -Did you just shoot me?
-Of course not. -You shot me!
Mi-seon, it's only a toy. It can't shoot live rounds.
-It can't? -No.
-It's a toy? -Yes.
-Is that a toy? -Yes, it is.
Why on earth did you bring a toy gun out here?
I'm selling it to him. Used goods.
What?
I've been selling items in my collection.
I'm a military-junkie, you see.
I'm a frequent buyer.
He is.
My gosh.
It looks pretty real, doesn't it?
I apologize for alarming you.
Why did you lie to me?
You could've been honest from the start.
I was embarrassed.
I want to give you everything,
but I'm not that well-off.
I'm not saying that I'm totally poor.
I save about 70 percent of what I earn.
I have insurance that covers hospital expenses.
And I even have a housing subscription deposit account.
Same here.
Sorry?
I have all of those as well.
I'm older than you
and have had a longer career.
I have an installment saving that has matured
and also a CMA account.
Right, I see.
Eun-cheol.
Do you know the song that goes,
"write love with a pencil"?
No, I don't.
Well… Come to think of it,
you were born in the 90s.
Anyway, there's a song like that.
Like that song,
rather than in fonts that seem flimsy and silly,
we'll write our love in cursive.
What?
I'm saying we should date seriously with thoughts of marriage.
Mi-seon.
That has always been my intention.
And I may be jumping the gun here,
but we should stick to two kids and raise them well.
"Procreating without planning will condemn you to poverty."
Don't you know that one either?
It was the birth control policy carried out by the government in the 60s.
I don't know. There's only one thing on my mind right now.
What's that?
Today,
-I'm skipping a few bases. -What?
Why has it been so damn hard to reach her today?
What the heck?
It's not like her to close up so early.
Gosh. What on earth?
HWAJEONG RAW FISH RESTAURANT
What's going on?
What…
What are you doing
all alone?
What?
Jeez. What's with you?
Get yourself a glass if you're going to sit.
Jeez.
Judging by your answer, you're completely wasted.
I don't believe this.
Did you empty the bottle on your own? Gosh.
Goodness.
I can't seem to hold my liquor like I used to.
Gosh.
Jeez.
That's good.
If you needed a drinking buddy,
you should've called. What's with the pity party?
Wait.
Filling your own glass brings bad luck.
What gives though?
The rain, the snow, not even a divorce stopped you
from working until late.
Tell me about it. I should've closed up early on the day of my divorce.
Why did I bother to work so hard?
Just think that this break is long overdue then.
Your body recovers after resting,
but your heart doesn't, I guess.
The wound must've festered or the heart must have rotted
because I feel all mushy inside.
You…
still have feelings for Yeong-guk, don't you?
Why do you ask? So that you can tell everyone if I tell you?
Gosh. What do you take me for?
I may not seem like it, but I'm your friend.
Also, I haven't forgotten about the time
you helped me through my rough patch.
Nam-suk, that's something you should forget.
Girl, please.
I just can't understand you.
Why is it that you feel so much regret?
I just don't get it.
Because Yeong-guk took care of me when I was down.
Back when my mom collapsed.
Life itself felt like a burden,
and not a day went by when I didn't want to run away.
Then one day, when I went to see my mom at the hospital…
I bet that's refreshing.
-Right? -Yeong-guk was there.
-It's not too hot, is it? -My mom hadn't been able to shower,
and he was there wiping her with a damp cloth
with a smile on his face.
That brought a smile to my mom's face too.
The pain she was suffering had her frowning and crying all the time,
but thanks to Yeong-guk,
she was laughing like she used to before she fell ill.
And back then, not even I could smile in my mother's presence.
Goodness. A good wash brought your beauty back out.
I bet that felt nice. Right?
From that day on, he came to see my mom at the hospital
every day after getting off work.
Being the sweetheart he is, he probably did it out of pity.
Jeez.
And just like that, I put a ring on his finger.
I clung onto him knowing that he didn't actually love me.
But I guess I grew to expect more over the years.
I blame my own greed and low self-esteem.
You…
Stop putting him on a pedestal.
He's not Jesus, Buddha, or a saint.
He only did what he wanted to do.
Don't you know by now that he never does what he doesn't want to?
He's timid but totally stubborn.
Hasn't marriage taught you that about him?
Forget it. It's all in the past now.
By the way, Ms. Joo offered to set me up on a blind date.
Seriously?
You've got to be kidding me.
And Yeong-guk said I should accept her offer.
That crazy bastard.
So I told him I would.
Why say something you don't mean?
For someone who claims to be smart…
Yeo Hwa-jeong.
Hwa-jeong?
Gosh.
Yeong-guk, Hwa-jeong's drinking at her restaurant
with the guy she went on a blind date with,
and she's completely wasted.
They're drinking alone?
Damn judicial scrivener.
For the first time, I might commit a crime tonight.
Hwa-jeong! Damn that bastard.
Where… Hwa-jeong?
I lied.
Nam-suk, damn you!
What the hell?
What is this? Am I dreaming?
No, you're not.
Why are you here?
Jeez. My head's killing me.
Don't make it worse, and just leave.
I have something to tell you.
-Don't. -I have to.
Whatever. Don't say it.
Don't go on that blind date.
Are you drunk? Why are you talking gibberish?
I know I don't have the right to say this,
but don't do it.
You lunatic.
Yes, that's what I am.
Since we've established that, I'll say one more thing.
Can…
Can you forgive me just this once?
I shot myself in the foot.
I dug my own grave.
What I did to you…
It all came back to me.
I'm sorry…
for hurting you
without realizing it.
I know…
I could apologize forever and it still wouldn't be enough.
So I was going to let you go to atone for what I did.
But…
Damn it.
But I don't think I can.
We were together since we were young,
so I took you…
for granted.
Only after I lost you
was I able to realize…
what you mean to me.
I'm truly sorry, Hwa-jeong.
Can…
Can we start over from the beginning?
I'm slower than average
and a darn fool.
So I was the last to realize your feelings.
Hey!
You asshole.
Who takes 15 years to come to that realization?
Just leave.
Leave. Just go!
I'm sorry, Hwa-jeong. I'll make it up to you while by your side.
I'll treat you right from now on.
Hwa-jeong, I'll treat you right.
HWAJEONG RAW FISH RESTAURANT
So busy.
Hello.
-Do-ha! -Hey.
Where are you off to?
To the mart in the city.
Ms. Wang needs something, so I'm getting the car.
I see. I'll go. What do you need?
No, it's fine. I can't pass an errand on to my boss.
Tell me before I change my mind.
All right. Then…
The pot and flipper JUNE burned the other day.
Pot and flipper.
We're out of bottled water too.
Bottled water.
And eggs.
Eggs.
By the way, I heard that Chief Hong and Dr. Yoon had a falling out.
Chief Hong… What? Who said that?
Mr. Choi at Chung-ho Hardware, Mr. Oh Yoon,
Ms. Cho at the Gongjin Korean-Chinese Restaurant, and…
Where are you off to?
We're also out of tissues and green onions! And ice cream!
Knock, knock. Excuse me.
What brings you by, Director Ji?
Just to say hi. Why are you sweeping a yard that's already clean?
Because moving about will help clear your head?
-Your words sting a little. -I don't mean to be nosy,
but everyone knows about your falling-out with Hye-jin.
Stay for some sikhye.
Thanks for this.
It's to shut you up, so drink and leave.
That I can't do. Make up with her already.
I should've thrown you out instead of inviting you in for a beverage.
If you keep being like that, my giving up on her won't be worthwhile.
You just have to make me speechless.
Right? There's nothing you can possibly say to that. Right?
We didn't argue.
Then what?
It's just that…
I feel like I'm not worthy of her.
She's transparent, honest, and brave…
unlike me.
Hold on. Does that mean you're vague, dishonest, and a coward?
Gosh, come on. I was only joking.
But if that's the case, isn't the solution quite simple?
You can be just as transparent, honest, and brave.
I'm not in the mood for wordplay.
But I'm being serious.
Look. I don't know what you're holding, but just lay all your cards on the table.
Relationships aren't a poker game where you bluff and make bets.
Just be honest. Show her what kind of person you are.
Let her decide how she feels about it.
But what if she's disappointed in me?
No way. She'll accept you for who you are
because that's who she is.
Maybe you know her better than I do.
Hey.
There's no one in this world right now who knows her better than you do.
I could've just gone with Do-ha. Why did you offer to go?
Director Ji?
-Director Ji? -What?
-Did you say something? -What are you thinking so hard about?
I met with Chief Hong earlier
since he and Hye-jin hit a rough patch.
I'm just worried about them.
How is it that your mind has room for such thoughts?
Why do you worry about that?
What?
Focus on healing your own heart
instead of worrying about their lovers' quarrel.
-My heart? -Yes, your heart. I know it still hurts.
You're still broken-hearted.
Well…
Actually, I'm fine.
With what?
I think I'm better now.
I'm even better than I realized.
Is that so?
Then… That's a relief.
Seriously? Keep your eyes on the road. That scared me!
-Sorry about that. -That was terrifying.
Gosh. Where's the emergency light? Sorry about that.
What? Hey, Hye-jin.
Why did you send so much?
For you to share with your boyfriend.
The weather's hot, so refrigerate the green onion kimchi.
Can I talk to her?
Hye-jin, your father wants to talk to you.
Sure.
Hey, Hye-jin.
Hey, Dad. Is there something you wanted to say?
Well, it's nothing serious.
Can you tell that friend of yours that the plant's been growing well?
That even a flower might blossom next spring.
And come visit us with him when you're not too busy.
I'll treat you to meat this time.
Hye-jin, are you still there?
Yes, I am.
Hang up already so that she can rest.
Right. Get some rest then.
Bye, Dad.
Ever when he was a kid, he was so mature.
He only learned how to hold himself back,
so he doesn't know how to open up to people.
No, because of me,
my grandfather passed away.
If only I hadn't gone out…
to watch the World Cup matches.
For a long time,
he hasn't had anyone that he could share his pain with.
I believe that you can be his rock, someone he opens up to.
Jeong-u…
Why did you want me home early?
What…
What's all this?
I'm new to this, so I don't know if I got it right.
It's your grandfather's death anniversary.
Jeong-u…
Come on. There's no need to be that touched.
Seriously? Don't you know even the simplest rule?
Red sits in the east while white sits in the west.
Yes, of course. Anyway, let's greet your grandfather.
Sure.
Hello, sir. I'm Park Jeong-u.
I'm Du-sik's upperclassman,
and your grandson is like a brother to me.
I'll see to it that he serves well in the military
and that he gets married, so don't you worry.
So please look over us from above.
Are you crying?
No, I'm not.
-But you are. -I'm not.
-But you're in tears. -Dust blew into my eyes just now.
-Your eyes are bloodshot. -Stop saying I'm crying!
Damn it.
Where are you going?
I feel so awkward because I've never worn a suit before.
Seon-a, how do I look? Do I look okay?
Gosh, you look really nice.
-Really? -Yes.
Don't you agree, honey?
Du-sik.
Did you leave your suit here?
It has your name on it.
Don't be ridiculous.
How much is it?
It's too expensive!
-I can't. -Don't be like that.
I have a lot of money.
And you made it as an intern at my firm. Of course, I should get you this.
Still. This is too expensive.
When you get your first salary as a regular employee,
pay me back with a decent fishing rod. That'll do.
You've got to be kidding me.
Are you already looking for a way to extort him?
Consider it done. I'll be made a regular employee this time.
Nice! Du-sik promised to show me a great fishing spot in Gongjin.
From what I hear, fish bite in seconds.
Black piggy, right?
No, it's black porgy.
Yes, black porgy. I'll catch that for you.
Getting the name right comes first.
Leave.
How dare you come here.
How dare you show your face!
Seon-a, I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
If you're that sorry, bring Jeong-u back to me.
Bring him back to life. Bring him back to me!
I'm sorry.
Why did my innocent Jeong-u have to die?
Why?
It should've been you.
You should've been the one to die!
You should've died instead…
I'm so sorry.
-No… -I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
Can I come in?
Once again, it's not coffee.
It's too deep into the night.
Only one more shoot to go. There's no need to pull an all-nighter now.
Hold on.
What the hell? Who said you could take off my shield without permission?
Ji-won,
I thought long and hard about what you said the other day.
I offer two more large ones than what they offered.
Okay, fine. I'm in a generous mood. Five large ones.
So all you came up with is "What's your price? I'll buy you off."
Who are you to steal my line?
You should be saying, "How much can you offer? I need the money."
Has the heat fried your brain?
We can't do Autumn in My Heart since we're in the middle of summer.
Do-ha told me you haven't signed any contract yet.
So?
After our talk the other day, I was going to let you go.
But Director Ji without Writer Wang Ji-won?
I couldn't even picture it.
I still have so much I want to do with you.
Come on. We agreed to do a summer special mystery horror show a while ago.
-Do you remember that? -I do.
The Red Mask, Hong Kong Granny, and the plushy ghost.
The show would feature ghosts that terrorized us as kids.
Exactly. You remember it all.
Yes, and I'll sell the idea to just about anyone.
Sure, the idea's all yours.
That easily? You know you could sue me for it.
I don't care. You'll end up doing it with me anyway.
What do you mean?
This is the conclusion I came to.
It's not over until it's over.
So I'm starting over
and joining the long list of candidates who are trying to court you.
Here.
I hope things turn out for the best, Writer Wang Ji-won.
Damn, that's hot!
I came here
because my mom sent side dishes for you too.
The green onion kimchi should be refrigerated before it ripens.
I see. Please tell her I'm grateful.
Also, I'm done thinking about us.
What?
Chief Hong, you know patience isn't my strong suit.
-I do. -I moved to Gongjin
only after thinking about it for a day.
I'm aware of that.
I hate it when things are vague.
Things that are ambiguous don't sit well with me.
So what I want to say is…
Despite our current situation,
if you can promise
that you'll someday open up to me,
I could wait.
I'm not asking you to open up to me right now.
All I want is for you to acknowledge the possibility.
Am I a part of the future you paint?
And do you think that you could see a future with me?
That's all I wanted to know.
It's what I want too, but--
Leave it at that.
Nothing else matters
if that's what you ultimately want as well.
Then we're good. I'm willing to wait.
Hye-jin.
I've made up my mind,
but I'll give you some extra time to think.
But let's end the break.
You can think while we date.
Take your time while we're together.
But don't make me wait too long.
-It's good. -It is.
That's great.
Is that Ms. Gam-ri's sikhye?
-Yes. -Tell me about it.
Okay.
Cut! Guys, that was the bomb!
Good job, everyone.
-Good job. -Good job!
-Thank you. -Good job, guys.
-Good job, Director Ji. -Good job.
-Nice.
-Thank you! -You guys did great. Chief Hong, thanks.
I didn't do much.
From handling the location to the props and filming,
you helped in every aspect.
It ended well all thanks to your help.
This much expression of gratitude is too much for me.
Jeez.
Chief Hong, I'm grateful for everything too.
The medicinal herb you gave my father helped him regain his energy.
I'm glad. I'll get you some more later.
That's not why I said it. I won't forget your kindness.
Don't be ridiculous. I'm just glad your father's better.
Nonchalantly sweet and generous. You're so cool.
When did you two get so close?
Hey, Ms. Gam-ri.
What? A stock pot?
-Ms. Gam-ri! -Hey.
I said I'd bring it over to you.
I took a walk to lessen the boredom and ended up here.
Gosh. Anyway, what do you need this for?
-Well, I heard there'd be an after-party. -Right.
So I was cooking yukgaejang for the staff,
but Mat-i dozed off and burned the stock pot.
I'm burning with anger right now.
-So you're making a new batch? -Yes. It won't take long.
I see. I guess I have no choice then.
Since it's so hot today, I should give you a piggyback
to help conserve your energy.
Don't be ridiculous. Why would you carry me when my ankle is fine?
Come on. Hop on while I tell you nicely.
Well, it does seem you have a broad enough back for it.
-Why are you stating the obvious? -Get up.
Let's go.
Let me at least carry it for you.
-Du-sik. -Yes?
You and the doctor had an argument, right?
Unbelievable. I see that everyone in Gongjin knows.
Even the neighborhood dog would know.
Just go tell her that you're sorry and give her a hug.
What if she gets tired of waiting and ends up giving up on you?
This kind of relationship isn't easy to come by,
so you must do your best not to lose it.
Du-sik.
I love how you now have Dr. Yoon by your side.
How you help others is admirable,
but you must live your own life too.
Eat a lot of good food and be happy.
Seeing you happy will make me happy
and also make Dr. Yoon happy.
I'm sure everyone in Gongjin thinks the same way.
Grandma,
am I allowed to do that?
Yes, of course. You deserve it.
I know these past years haven't been easy for you.
Don't worry about other things now,
and only think about yourself.
Hey, it's been a while.
It sure has.
Have you been well?
How's school?
Same old, same old.
Not you though. Rumor has it that you moved to a small town.
Yes, it ended up that way.
Anyway, what's the occasion?
You never call just to check up on me.
I always liked how you cut to the chase. Come back to Seoul.
What? That's out of the blue.
A clinical professor job opened up, so I thought I'd recommend you.
I see.
Let's go.
Sure.
Goodness.
-Here you go. -Take those for her.
It's yukgaejang I made. Try it.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Once you leave town,
I'll only see you again when we meet in the afterlife.
Don't say that. I'm going to come visit you for meals.
-What? -Should I not come over?
Gosh. Of course you should come!
Of course. You're always welcome.
-Okay. -Good.
Nam-suk, can you get them bowls of yukgaejang?
-Sure. -Enjoy.
-You too. -It's coming.
Here comes the yukgaejang.
Here you go.
Your yukgaejang is served.
-Right. -Thanks.
Don't make it so obvious.
-What? -What?
I have no clue what you're talking about.
As if. Remember that night?
You two got back together thanks to me.
My little white lie.
Things worked out for the best because I told that little lie.
Don't you like shrimp?
-Yes, I love them. -Have this.
It's hot! Hey, you should be nicer to me now.
What the hell are you saying?
You should've said that it was hot!
That's because they've been deep fried.
And your heart's been fried with love.
She'd make a great K-pop idol singer too.
Hye-jin.
Hey, Seong-hyeon.
-Hey. You should get eating. -Sure.
-Thanks for coming. -I'm the one who should thank you.
Thanks to your show, the whole town of Gongjin perked up,
and everyone had a blast.
Right, of course.
I'm even more grateful to hear that.
-I should give you some privacy. -Right.
I'm not that dense, you see.
-Gosh. -Gosh, hello.
I'm glad I ran into you again.
Same here.
I feel like I was able to complete an unfinished task in life.
All right, everyone. It seems like the right time
to hear a few words from Director Ji.
Yes, go ahead!
Look how handsome he is!
Gosh, this sure is embarrassing.
Anyway, thanks to your consideration and generosity,
filming was able to go smoothly.
Your smiles and encouragement,
I'll never forget them.
Please watch the show when it airs. Thank you!
Director Ji!
Since you're there, sing a song for us.
-Sorry? -It's an after-party.
Suk-ja, you just don't know when to shut up.
She's right. Sing a song since you're up there.
Gosh, no.
-Sing us a song. -Go for it!
-Sing for us! -Sing for us!
-Sing for us. -Don't sing and you'll stay single
-You poor soul -You poor soul
-One, two, one, two -One, two, one, two
-one, two, three -one, two, three
-One, two, three, four! -All right.
I'm not particularly good at it, so I'll keep it short.
It takes new love
To forget about an old one
We seem to be on the right track
I don't have any regrets
Trust our laughter
Let's stop being sorry
It's all in the past
Whoever brought the pain
You remain as the song
That brings me helplessly to tears
I believed it would be momentary
When I tossed and turned, unable to sleep
You reached out and held my hand
Someone new entered my life
Let it stay this way
La la la la la la
-No way. -My gosh.
-That wasn't any good. -Jeez.
Gosh.
Can we talk?
Sure.
Chief Hong.
Why come all this way just to say something?
Hye-jin, would you like to come over after the after-party?
Did you bring me here to ask that?
Yes, there's something I must tell you today.
It will probably be a very long story.
Do you still want to hear it?
Sure. I'd love to.
You can talk all night.
Tomorrow's Sunday, so I don't have to go to work.
And I also have something to tell you.
Okay. We'll talk later then. We'll talk about everything.
Sure.
-Where did they go? -Who?
Did Chief Hong and Dr. Yoon skip out already?
Yes, they left together earlier.
Bo-ra, you can't tell on them like that.
Do you have a death wish?
He's right, Bo-ra.
You should learn to turn a blind eye when it comes to business between adults.
I guess they're back on good terms again.
It looks that way, and I'm glad.
I knew it, you know.
Anyone can tell they're in love.
Exactly. He used to address her as "Ms. Dentist" with a frown on his face,
but now he calls her Hye-jin.
My ears can only take so much.
But Hye-jin still calls him Chief Hong, and not by his name.
-Really? -Yes.
It must've become a habit for her just like the rest of us.
Or she might choose not to since his name's on the dowdy side.
It's why I suggested that he change his name.
Take me for instance. Oh Yoon. How perfect is that?
I was surprised when I heard his name too. It didn't match his looks.
It does surprise you.
Why? What's his name?
Chief Hong's name?
-No way. -Oh, here they come.
-Right here. -You seem much better.
-What do you mean? -Gosh, don't do that.
Fine, let me clear it instead.
Chief Hong, is your name Hong Du-sik?
What? Yes, it is.
Did you perhaps work at YK Asset Management?
Do you know Kim Gi-hun?
Hi, Mr. Hong. Good morning.
Yes, hello. Good morning to you too.
It's hot outside, so here you go.
You don't have to always get me one.
There was a buy-one-get-one-free deal.
Who am I to refuse a freebie, right?
Convenience stores have buy-two-get-one-free deals.
Aren't you buying one more for me?
No way. The place in my neighborhood has a different policy.
Anyway, enjoy.
Thank you!
Don't mention it.
Well, my father is a bit ill.
He's paraplegic.
I heard those beans increase blood flow and help with paralysis,
so I got some.
You know my dad, don't you?
Hong Du-sik, you bastard!
Chief Hong?
-What? -What the hell?
DU-SIK AND HYE-JIN'S BUCKET LIST
6. MAKE YOU HAPPY
Be happy with you for a very long time.
HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA
Don't follow me.
I'm worried about you.
I'm the one who did that to Do-ha's father.
I don't know what's going on anymore. I really don't know.
Sir, just trust me and wait.
Mr. Hong.
It must've been so hard for you.
You must've hidden the pain deep down.
You've been holding onto such a burden.
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry.
Subtitle translation by: Hye-lim Park
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