Park Seo-joon
Kim Da-mi
Yoo Jae-myung
Kwon Na-ra
Kim Dong-hee Ahn Bo-hyun Kim Hye-eun
Ryoo Kyung-soo Lee Joo-young
Yoon Kyung-ho David Lee Chris Lyon
Itaewon Class
All characters, places, organizations, and incidents portrayed in this drama are fictitious.
Previously
Hello, my name is Park Saeroyi.
You can sit there.
Come on, you loser.
Don't you know that I hate plain milk?
Leave it. He's the successor of Jangga Co.
That's your reason?
Being a rich doesn't mean you can be a jerk.
Sir, you're here.
Mr. Park. I heard he's your son.
My dad's employee's son had the guts to hit me?
So you refuse to kneel.
I'm doing what I think is right. And I wish to continue living like that.
But you ended up being expelled from school.
I know I always told you to stick to your beliefs.
But I failed to do that myself.
And today, I could see you were already living like that.
How does it taste?
It's sweet.
That means you had a very impressive day today.
I'll be right there.
That night, Dad didn't come back.
These are the photos of the scene. The suspect wants to reach a settlement.
Why is it here?
The license plate is also amazing. It's 7777.
This is Jang Geun-won's car.
Saeroyi.
You jerk. Why did you kill my dad?
Why?
Die!
Beliefs. Ambition.
They're words used by those who have nothing but their ego.
If you gain nothing, that's just being stubborn and foolish.
Jangga Co. offered to support me with a scholarship.
I'm not strong, like you. I'm a coward.
- I'm sorry. - You made a choice.
So just stick to it.
Revenge.
I like this place.
I love it.
Itaewon? You said you'd open your own business.
- When will you start? - In seven years.
I haven't seen Saeroyi
since that day.
And about when my memories about Saeroyi started to fade...
Soo-ah.
It's been
exactly seven years.
The 22-year-old guy's plan that sounded rather absurd.
Have you been doing well?
To him, it is...
only natural.
Episode 3
DanBam
Tipsy Night, DanBam
I'm done preparing.
DanBam
Check if there's rice.
Both rice and soup are ready.
To your positions. We'll begin.
Can we please skip it today?
Just do it, will you? Don't be such a slacker.
Come on.
Get ready, begin
One, two, three, four
Five, six, seven, eight
Two, two, three, four
Five, six, seven, eight
- Do it right. - One, two
three, four, five, six, seven, eight...
DanBam
Yonggak High School
Are you crazy? I told you to buy baked goods.
- Are you kidding me? - Those were all sold out.
Still, how could you pick up plain bread?
You idiot.
You want me to eat it without jam and choke on it, don't you?
Hold a sign saying you're an idiot if you're this stupid.
Girls, hold her. I'll write it on your face.
- Let go! - Let me borrow it.
Jeez, stay still.
Don't be so selfish.
Others need to know that you are an idiot.
I'll buy you something better.
Hey, be quiet.
I heard you, so stay still. Otherwise, I'm going to tell my boyfriend.
- I told you to stay still. - Gosh.
Stay still, will you?
Others need to know that you are an idiot.
- I'll buy you something better. - Okay, stay still.
A senior at Yonggak High School,
Miss Guk... A borough chief's daughter bullying a friend.
- Because there's no jam... - There are still bullies?
- So scary. - The world is a scary place.
Those kids need a lesson.
- I applaud your courage. - That's just too much.
- Bad parenting... - Horrible.
- Which school is this? - Too much. It's just too much.
Jo Yi-seo.
She's a social media star with 760,000 followers
and an influential blogger.
My Favorite Cake
She transferred from New York last year.
- Hey, over here! - Hey!
She's athletic.
Grade Report Jo Yi-seo
She gets good grades.
Report Card Total 100%
She's multitalented.
She's good at everything. A genius girl with an IQ of 162.
If angels existed,
they'd probably look like her.
Who is Jo Yi-seo?
Who is Jo Yi-seo?!
Bogwang Study Room
Are you
- Jo Yi-seo? - Yes.
Did you post this?
Yes, that was me indeed.
Do you know who I am?
How dare you slander my daughter?
Despite her angelic face...
Geun-soo.
Did you get that?
Yi-seo is quite evil.
- Yes. - What are you doing?
I did not "slander" her. What I posted is a fact.
Did she do it to you? It's none of your business.
That's not true.
She bullies classmates for no reason and extorts money from them.
Also, she just took my pen and used it.
I wasn't going to post anything else,
but my cheek
hurts a little.
This is why parents must teach their kids well.
Look at this crazy rude witch.
What did you say?
Say that again.
Say that again...
That video clip...
When she enters college, I'll post it on the school's website.
Then when she gets a job, I'll send it to the company as well.
I'll even send it to her in-laws when she's getting married.
Whose fault do you think it is?
- And if she gets pregnant... - You crazy wench.
Hold on.
I don't know what's going on, but calm down.
Let go. Who are you?!
And Yi-seo is
- Counter. - a sociopath.
How nosy.
Hey, wait.
What was that about?
You can't take off after slapping someone like that.
What do you even know?
- What? - You said yourself
- that you don't know what's going on. - It doesn't matter.
My dad died because of that woman.
Would you swallow your anger just because she's older than you?
That was a lie.
What the heck?!
- Darn. - Jeez.
What? What's wrong?
He's angry because no one's coming.
Shall I go bring customers?
Hey, your face won't exactly attract customers.
- You little... - What?
No, it's not that. I just ran into a crazy girl on my way here.
A crazy girl? What did she do?
Was she pretty?
Men are nuts. Is that important now?
What? Aren't you a guy too?
Wait, maybe you're not. You look like a girl.
Forget it. Let's drop this.
So? Was she pretty?
Hey, think about your face.
Gosh.
Hey, have you lost your mind?
You punk, how could you slap her in the face?
Why can't I?
What? "Why can't I"?
Hey, do you know who she is?
Right. So because she's an adult and her husband is the borough chief,
I should've just let her hit me, or something?
- What? - Right.
It'll be a hassle to deal with him asking you to do something about it.
- You little... - Sir.
She's my student, so I'll have a word with her.
Yi-seo, wait in the classroom.
- Sure thing. - "Sure thing"?
What? "Sure thing"?
- Hey, stop right there. I said, stop! - Sir.
Hey, Jo Yi-seo!
We have a deficit for three months at Jangga Pub in Itaewon.
The locations near Hongik University and Konkuk University are profitable
because they're known as hookup spots.
So I've come up with an idea
to help facilitate that for our Itaewon location.
To help guys pick up girls and vice versa?
Yes, this is it.
If we develop our own mobile application
for meeting with other singles at Jangga Pub,
they will become popular hookup spots.
I'm sure of it.
What do you think, Ms. Kang?
Well... I don't love the idea.
I think it's worth trying.
Ms. Oh, what do you think?
I'm against it.
Jangga Pub is our main brand.
The two pubs near the universities got such reputation
because of their locations.
We didn't intend that to happen.
Encouraging people to view our pubs as hookup spots
will hurt our brand image because Jangga Pub takes pride
in offering great-tasting foods.
Thinking that it'll hurt our brand image...
That thought itself
is too old-fashioned.
And most importantly,
such a concept doesn't suit Itaewon.
What makes you say that?
I agree with her.
It's targeting a specific clientele.
Men usually pick up girls at clubs or lounges.
Advertising it as a hookup spot will make the brand look cheap.
But young people these days may love the idea.
What?
- Are you saying I'm old? - They're right.
Dad.
I mean, sir.
What's the average age in Itaewon?
- Sorry? - You don't know?
That's...
The restaurants in Itaewon are on the pricier side.
Therefore, the customers' ages range from the mid-20s to late 30s,
basically those who can afford such prices.
Do you think they come all the way to Itaewon
to meet other singles?
Taste.
Ambiance.
The quality one would expect based on the prices.
The basics of a restaurant.
It's an area where we must fight head-on.
A trashy idea like this won't cut it.
We can't keep the deficit.
- Ms. Oh. - Yes, sir.
I want you to manage it for the time being.
Sure.
Dad, let me manage the Yongsan...
Three months of deficit at that prime location?
You're an idiot.
Oh Soo-ah.
What's up with you?
Your idea wasn't going to be approved anyway.
Then win some points.
That's all you can think about.
Points?
Sure, okay.
Come to your senses, Soo-ah. You need to choose your side wisely.
How long do you think my dad will be in his position?
Five years? Ten years?
His position will be mine soon,
you know?
It'd be foolish of you to get on my wrong side.
Are you sure?
What?
Are you sure
you're inheriting it?
Bogwang Study Room
I'm stressed out about CSAT these days, so I've been pigging out.
- Bull. - But I haven't gained any weight.
Jamsu Bridge.
Back to Basics, Jangga Co.
Beliefs. Ambition.
They're words used by those who have nothing but their ego.
If you gain nothing,
that's just being stubborn and foolish.
I'll explain again slowly.
What do you need to open to count the cash?
DanBam
Just click on it.
- What? - Jeez.
Gosh.
How many times do I have to go over the same thing?
- Are you an idiot? - He is.
You're early.
Yes, I had nothing to do anyway.
By the way, we got a package. Did you order that?
Oh, it came.
It's huge. What is it?
- Bring me a knife. - Okay.
It has been so slow, you know. We should do something.
It's for marketing.
What is this?
For marketing?
Yi-seo.
What? What brings you here?
I saw your photo. You were close by.
Didn't you post it for me to see?
What the heck?! Are you stalking me or what?
It's cold. Why are you here?
Have you ever thought
that it would've been better if you had never been born?
No.
Why would you think that?
Just because.
We all grow old and die, you know.
But we have to study and do other things fully knowing that,
until the day we die.
Isn't life so tiring?
So what?
Are you here to die?
No.
I'm too good for that.
It's good that you're here. Let's go for a ride.
I have plans though.
"Plans"? Who's this witch?
Well, I have to go to Itaewon.
I'm going clubbing with a friend of mine.
Look at you. Aren't you a high school senior?
- I'll come with you. - No, you can't.
- He's a friend you don't know. - I see. You're going to meet up
with a friend that I don't know to dance with girls
and get their phone numbers?
Cut it out.
Hey, who hangs out together at clubs?
Once you get in, you're on your own.
Let's go. Don't get on my nerves.
Okay, fine. Do whatever you want.
Hold tight.
Let's go.
You jerk!
Jo Yi-seo!
- My gosh! - Oh, no!
- I think she's hurt badly. - What happened?
Are you all right?
What happened?
My goodness.
That was a lie.
You're...
Are you okay?
- Are you all right? - Are you okay?
Hold on a moment. Yi-seo!
Are you okay?
I almost died.
- Are you all right? - She's that girl, isn't she?
- Oh... - You're...
Hey, be careful!
Hey.
Call an ambulance.
Jangga Co. Named Best Franchise
We've known each other for ten years.
I remember the day when I brewed tea for you for the first time.
- Pardon me? - At my place.
You don't remember?
I do. That was the day when we first met. I remember, of course.
Yes, that day.
My son
killed Mr. Park in that hit-and-run.
Why are you so surprised? You knew about it.
- That... - Yes, that day.
You doubted my intentions for sponsoring you,
thinking that I might ask you to testify for my son.
Sir.
Ten years.
It's a long time.
Apparently Park Saeroyi
opened a store in Itaewon.
Did you know?
Yes.
It's near Jangga Pub. Why didn't you tell me?
It's just a small pub that's not even profitable.
You don't need to worry about it, sir.
What would you do if you were once again
put in the same situation as ten years ago?
- Pardon? - Park Saeroyi
and me.
Whom would you choose?
Why so serious?
I'm just wondering, so tell me.
I'm...
I'll always be loyal to Jangga Co.
Yes, good.
I'm old, but I'm still good at figuring out who to invest in.
This is why I like you.
Thank you, sir.
If you're bothered by DanBam...
No, don't worry.
That punk means nothing to me.
And he's your friend.
Do as you please.
Saeroyi
Tipsy Night DanBam
Thankfully, there are no injuries or brain damage.
Then why did he faint?
He's overworked.
Psycho.
Are you all right?
Am I at the hospital now?
Did I faint?
Yes, the doctor said it probably happened because you're overworked.
The mask.
Where did the mask go?
Oh, that...
It got ripped, and they also had to cut it open.
They rushed you into the ambulance, so we just threw it out.
But I bought it today.
It's expensive because it's custom-made.
I'm sorry. I'll compensate you for it.
Okay.
DanBam
You brought the flyers at least.
I guess you run a pub.
I have a small pub in Itaewon, but it's in dire need of some advertising.
Who gives out flyers wearing a mask to advertise these days?
Hey, stop it.
Then?
I'm sorry. She's socially inept.
Please understand.
That I already know.
I'm curious. What do people do these days to advertise their businesses?
Online advertising is much more effective.
Through social media or blogs, for example.
How do you do that? Do you have to hire an agency?
You can just look it up online.
But the place needs to be decent, to begin with.
I only just started, so I don't know much. I'll take that into account.
- Thank you. - Wait.
The doctor told us that you need to get some rest.
I'm too busy. You can pay for the hospital bills.
Yes, of course. I'm really sorry about what happened.
Are you really that sorry?
What?
Yes, of course.
If you're really sorry, you should visit my pub.
DanBam Pub
He seems like
a very honest guy.
Honest...!
If I were him, I would've asked for an extra $5000.
Just a second.
- Hey, Seong-hyeon. - What's wrong with you?
At least call me that you're going to be late.
I'm sorry.
Something happened on my way there.
I'm nearby. I'll go right away.
I'm freezing. Hurry.
Okay, I'm sorry. I'll be right there.
Okay, bye.
I'll bet you were startled as well. Do you want to go clubbing next time?
No, I still want to go.
Okay, then let's get going.
He's really angry.
DanBam Pub
I only just started, so I don't know much. I'll take that into account.
Thank you.
What's wrong?
- Let's go. - You're crazy.
Ten Years Ago
You're doing great!
- Stay calm! You can do it! - Run!
- Go! - You can do it!
Run!
There you go! You can do it!
- Run! - Run!
- Did she push her? - It was her.
- My goodness. - Oh, gosh.
- Yes! - What's wrong with her?
What a cheater.
- That's the girl that pushed her. - It was her.
She seems nice on the outside. You can't cheat like that!
That's wrong!
She's too obsessed with winning.
She also shows traits of a sociopath sometimes.
Why don't you take her to a counselor just in case?
Did you want to win that badly?
Sweetheart, you're unbelievably
versatile.
You're even good at sports. What aren't you good at?
Are you complimenting me for having won the race?
Right.
This is so wrong, Mom.
I'll bet it comes from your trauma.
You're using me to make up for your average life.
My goodness, look at you talk.
You're so smart.
Seriously?
I'm not going to scold you for something so petty.
I don't want you to end up living an average life like me.
People have their own ways of making judgments.
So the line between good and bad can be very vague.
But when you're exceptional, people know it for sure.
Because it's marked with a number.
I know what she meant.
And I know how much my mom loves me.
I understood it all.
I'm an ordinary person.
But I was born smart and pretty.
A prestigious university, a job at big firm, and a successful life.
People try hard, but not everyone gets to achieve them.
But I know I will.
I'm hungry to succeed, and I work hard to get what I want.
I work so hard.
I think I'll be exhausted my entire life.
So why can't the earth
just explode so this can all end?
Is she really a high school student? She's unbelievable.
I know, right? She plays so hard.
How do you know her?
She's just a friend.
Really? There's nothing between you guys?
She's not interested in dating or falling in love.
That's nonsense. Who doesn't like dating?
Anyway, if you're just friends, I'll make a move on her.
What?
She's actually my type. See you later.
Wait.
Well...
There's nothing going on between us. We're not dating.
We really are just friends.
But I like her.
Oh, really?
You should've told me earlier.
I almost made a fool of myself. I mean, come on.
I only just found out myself.
Here. Have a bite.
Are you sure you cooked it properly?
- I followed the recipe on the web. - Then why isn't it eating it?
Wait a second.
What are you doing?
Here. Try a bite.
It still won't eat. I thought it was your ugly face.
Maybe your cooking stinks.
What are you doing?
Hey, you're here.
This kitty comes by so often.
Where's the bear suit? Weren't you wearing it earlier?
Something happened.
But why are you both outside?
Well...
- There aren't any customers. - My gosh.
None?
- No. - No.
Jangga Pub
This is the place you wanted to bring us?
Yes. It's your first time here, right? This place is famous.
The braised spicy chicken tastes amazing.
I heard this place stinks. Let's go somewhere else.
Really? Do you want to go somewhere else?
Let's go inside.
Yi-seo, that brat.
Welcome.
- Three people? - Yes.
I'm sorry, but I need to check the lady's ID.
- You look nothing like the photo. - Really?
It's because I took the photo before I got my nose filler.
Can you tell me your ID number?
- It's 890731-29... - Just a second.
Okay, let me take you to your seats.
Wait. Let me check one more thing.
My gosh, you look very young.
I hear that often.
Are you guys all close?
- Yes, of course. - Yes.
Then what's her name?
What?
Jo Yi-seo.
Wrong.
You're out.
Kim So-hui
Come back after you graduate.
Go on.
You fool.
This is so embarrassing.
I'm sorry, Seong-hyeon.
Let's eat next time.
I know a nice dumpling place. Let's go there.
Instead of having dumplings, why don't we go there?
DanBam
We did really bad this month.
Yes. Maybe it's because he looks too intimidating.
Will you cut it out? It's because your food isn't good enough.
I can't hear you.
Online advertising is much more effective.
Through social media or blogs, for example.
Are you guys on social media?
You mean like Myhompy?
Are you kidding me? When were you born?
But why do you ask? I have an account.
I'm thinking about advertising our pub on social media.
That might be better than handing out flyers.
We have customers.
Welcome to DanBam.
- Welcome to DanBam. - Welcome to DanBam.
You want to eat here?
What...
Here you go.
Do you know them?
I saw them a few times.
I'll be right back.
Where are you going?
I want to see how the others are doing.
Make sure you check their IDs.
Okay.
Do you mind
if I check your IDs first?
- Sure. - Okay.
Kim So-hui
I look different, don't I?
I took it before I got plastic surgery.
There aren't any customers.
None?
- No. - No.
- Hello? - Yes?
What would you like?
- One soft tofu stew and... - Soft tofu stew.
Welcome.
Marketing is important.
But the most important thing is to stick to the basics.
When you stick to the basics, your business will never run at a loss.
There's always a reason behind a successful
and a unsuccessful business.
And that reason
always lies in your business.
Why aren't you taking photos?
Why would she?
She's a huge star on social media.
- She has over 700,000 followers. - Really?
When I visit a nice place, I take photos and upload them on social media.
I'm not taking any photos
because this place is lousy.
Yes, I'm not that impressed.
I have a social media account as well. What's your ID? Let's follow each other.
Stick to the basics.
The basics.
But the place needs to be decent, to begin with.
A decent pub.
Hey.
What?
What are you doing here on a weekday?
I came to see you and also for some other stuff.
I'm in charge of our pub in Itaewon now.
I came to take a look.
- We'll see each other often. - Yes.
Aren't you excited?
Yes.
By the way, you seemed a little dazed.
Is something bothering you?
Oh, that?
I was thinking of what I could do to improve my pub.
DanBam?
Why? I think your pub is nice and pleasant.
You have no customers?
We just got our first set of customers.
Apart from the opening month, we've been running on a deficit.
If you don't mind, may I take a look at your statement of account?
You might be spending money on things you don't need.
That's what I learned in school, so I can take a look at it.
No, that's not what it is.
We have few employees,
and our spending is only 25 percent of our sales.
I'm able to buy good quality ingredients
at a low price because I know the distributor.
The problem is the rent.
It's only supposed be ten percent of the sales.
But our pub...
Gosh.
I'm sorry. I know you only wanted to help.
I sounded arrogant, didn't I?
What?
No.
You know a lot of stuff.
Where did you learn that?
I've been dreaming of opening my own pub for seven years.
I did some research and studied a few things.
And I constantly read Chairman Jang's autobiography.
The book made me realize how incredible he is.
It helped me out a lot.
Should we go now?
Itaewon is a difficult place to succeed.
Why don't you
try opening your pub somewhere else?
No.
I don't know if I told you,
but you haven't changed at all even after seven years.
The same goes for you. You haven't changed at all either.
Is that supposed to be a compliment?
I meant you're still pretty.
I was out of style back then.
Don't I look better now?
Hey.
They're...
Do you know them?
Actually, no.
I thought I did, but I was mistaken.
I should go back to work now.
Well...
Soo-ah.
Yes?
If you have time after work,
would you like to grab a beer with me?
Okay, sure.
I'll call you later.
We're out of soju now.
Let's get going. We need to go to school tomorrow.
My gosh, okay. What's the rush?
You came back really quickly. How are other pubs?
They're all packed.
Park Saeroyi and me.
Whom would you choose?
The same goes for you. You haven't changed at all either.
Actually,
I've changed quite a lot.
- I'll be in the kitchen. - Okay.
Hey part-timer, get me some soju.
Did you not hear me? I want a bottle of soju.
Okay. I'll get you one right away.
- Here. - Thank you.
Seung-kwon.
Is your name part-timer?
Press the bell. Don't call him like that.
Oh, I'm sorry about that. I guess he's a little drunk.
Please have fun.
I'm sorry.
Are you upset?
It's no big deal.
Hey part-timer, stop right there.
Do you have a problem with the way I called you?
You're just a part-timer here. How am I supposed to call you?
Gosh, stop it. You've been drinking too much.
Let go of me. Do you not see that he's being disrespectful?
Hey.
Is that how your boss taught you?
Wait over there.
I haven't taught him yet.
But I'm the boss here.
And we can treat nasty customers like that.
What?
Don't...
Hey, what did you just say?
Nasty customer?
You have a death wish?
Say that again.
- Stop. - Darn it!
Excuse me. Please don't be like this here.
What?
If you want to punch me,
go ahead and do it here, you loser.
My gosh. Hey.
Do you think I can't punch you?
What are you? Why are you breaking in?
I can put up with the whole thing.
But I can't let him get a blow.
I'm really sorry.
We're leaving now. So...
The jerk punched me first.
What? Jerk?
- Move over. - I don't need settlement money.
Seong-hyeon!
Because we punched each other.
Seung-kwon!
Please stop it.
It's over. He passed out.
We will just leave...
Get up.
Lift your head.
I'm sorry. It's my fault.
Then you should be punished.
You thug!
How dare you make a scene like that?
I told you he would never change.
I'm glad you just found it out.
Just fire him.
I'm sorry.
I'll never do it again. Please let it go this once.
What a psychopath.
Hyun-yi,
call 119.
Okay.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry.
We can have a date
maybe next time.
We got a report.
But what's all this...
Well...
We had a little spat with a drunk customer.
I see.
A spat?
Actually, we're here for something else.
- Pardon? - We got a report that a minor is here.
A minor?
No. We have only one group of customers now.
There's no minor in here...
as far as I know.
Excuse me. May I see your ID, please?
I'm sorry to bother you at this hour.
I know. It's too late. What's the matter?
I got a call from the police about your brother.
Police?
He went to a pub
and was caught by the police.
Chairman wants you to go to your brother.
Darn it.
Wait, Mr. Kim.
Yes?
Do I have a brother?
What a lousy situation.
We did check their ID.
They're the ones who lied.
Why do we have to suffer damage?
Just ask them. Hey.
Didn't we check your ID?
That's enough. You're here because you hit someone.
Please calm down.
Calm down, my foot.
Do you know how much the rent is?
If we close the place for a week, we'll go bankrupt.
And what? Two months? Just because of these shavelings?
He went through a lot to open this pub.
Stop talking to us like that. I said there would be an investigation.
I'm talking about the usual cases.
We'll deal with it by the law.
What kind of law is that?
My gosh.
Enough.
Don't yell at the officers.
But Saeroyi...
You.
Did you really not know?
I left it to you and you took them in knowingly. What is it then?
It's our fault.
But you didn't do anything wrong.
- I'm sorry. - Gosh.
So it will be two months?
Yes. I guess that's how it would go.
Wait.
We lied to them. It shouldn't hurt his business.
What are you raising your voice for?
Stay still until your family comes.
I don't have one.
I'll pay a penalty or take responsibility.
You've got to be kidding me.
You stay quiet too.
- Pardon? - You can't take responsibility.
That's why you're a minor.
Kiddie.
Let's wrap things up then.
What should we do to settle the assault case?
Well... For that...
Hey.
Thank you for your trouble.
Park Saeroyi?
Your brother went to a pub
and was caught by the police.
You're Director Jang.
What brings you here?
Oh, well...
My gosh.
This boy is my family.
What?
Oh, is that so?
And this guy is my friend from school.
Oh, no. He got expelled before graduation.
So we aren't alumni.
Gosh, we met again. What a strange coincidence.
It's nice to see you again, Saeroyi.
What are you doing?
I'm tired. Let's get this over with.
Oh, okay.
Wait.
Hang on.
I guess my friend is in trouble because of my family.
I feel bad about that.
What do you think?
Do you need help?
If he's your friend,
I guess there might be a way.
Please don't worry.
Excuse me?
My dream
was being a cop.
What?
But I lost my temper once and became an ex-convict.
An ex-convict can't become a police officer.
I understood it and gave up my dream.
Because the police are supposed to defend the law.
They must be cleaner and more righteous than anyone.
That's the police whom I dreamed of and admired.
But you.
What do you think you're doing?
So what is he? Is he the president or something?
Why do his words have power with the police?
Well...
Please don't get me wrong.
We're not friends.
- Let's do things by the law. - Wait.
Saeroyi.
Well...
Excuse me.
Are you out of your mind?
- What? - Why are you being like this?
What do you mean?
Your business might be suspended.
So what?
I accepted minors. I should be punished.
But you can avoid it with that guy's help.
He wants to help. What's the problem?
Help?
I'd rather die than get his help.
I see. So is this about your pride or something?
Even if you have to shut down the business, you want to keep your pride?
What is it? Why are you getting on my nerves?
I just don't get it.
You need to learn to compromise when you run a business.
How would you run a business like that?
You told me that I'm nosy when I don't even know anything.
I don't know anything. I really don't.
- But if you let it slide just this once... - Just this once?
Just this once? Once and for all? But there will be another time.
It'll make things easy this once.
But you know what?
That one time
can change your whole life.
What a stuck-up.
What?
Once you're suspended,
there will be no once. It's just over.
Business suspension?
I can just open it again.
It's no big deal.
That's impressive.
It does sound like you, Park Saeroyi.
You haven't changed.
A naïve rough-and-tumble amateur.
I understand you though.
You went to prison because of me,
you got expelled from school because of me,
and you think your dad died because of me, right?
My gosh.
You know what?
You're right about that.
He's a middle school graduate, an ex-convict, and an orphan.
Poor Saeroyi who ruined his life because of me.
Gosh, I feel so bad for you.
- Jang Geun-won. - Gosh, you sound scary.
My goodness.
Do you want to punch me?
Like you did before?
Go ahead and do it. You're good at it.
Assault.
Go ahead.
Hit me. Give me a blow.
Punch me. Just do it.
Aren't you going to hit me? Do it.
Go ahead. Hit me.
I guess you've grown up.
Good for you.
You want to make a living with that tiny store.
You need to be patient, right?
Nine years.
I've been putting up with it the whole time.
And I'll do it for another six years.
- What are you talking about? - The statute of limitations.
I have...
a 15-year plan.
He's suffering because of my family again.
I can't wait to see your frowning face with your business closed down.
You can't do anything if you believe that is the case.
I have to give it a try.
I'll begin with that. And I'll do everything I want to do.
Ever since I met that guy,
I can't seem to find interest in anything else.
Attempted murder? Previous conviction...
If I meddle in here, does that mean I'm nosy?
Do you like Saeroyi?
His pub is suspended because of you,
but you don't seem sorry at all.
Is it you who called the police?