Year 1998
27 RECORDS
When the lights outside the window
Start dimming one by one
I write a letter to the sky
You left me for someone else
But I still cannot forget you
So I gather my tears
And send them off to the sky
Though I'm not your love…
Are you going to stare at her all day?
Hey.
Hello.
Where can I find the rock albums?
Where are the rock albums?
Pardon?
The rock section is over there.
Aren't you in our class?
-Yes. -So, why do you speak formally?
How do you know me?
You sit in the back of my row, so you always collect my exam papers.
Oh, right.
It's a nice song.
Whose song is it?
-Seo Ji-won. -Who?
Seo…
What did you say?
It's…
Hey.
It's "Gather My Tears" by Seo Ji-won, right?
Seo Ji-won?
You don't know him?
No, I don't.
What do you know?
That I don't know Seo Ji-won.
You're all talk.
I like it. I should buy the album.
Where is it?
I can't find any of his CDs or cassettes.
Oh, hold on.
It looks like they're all sold out.
Really?
Oh well. That's too bad.
Why don't you leave your name and number?
I can call you when it's back in stock.
Right, I guess we could do that.
Hey, In-gyu. Can you pick it up for me later on? Give her your number.
You're buying it. Leave your number.
But--
Is this your pager number?
-Yeah, call me when they come in. -Okay.
BASED ON THE TAIWANESE DRAMA SOMEDAY OR ONE DAY
AHN HYO-SEOP
JEON YEO-BEEN
KANG HOON
WRITTEN BY CHOI HYO-BI
DIRECTED BY KIM JIN-WON
A TIME CALLED YOU
Ms. Han!
-Oh, good morning. -Good morning.
Hi, Seo-woo.
Hey, look! "Libra."
"You'll be very lucky with money this week."
Zodiac horoscope?
Why do you read it daily? You say it's never right.
Hey, it still feels good if it says something good once in a while.
-Want me to check yours? -Nope.
"This week, you will meet an unexpected…"
Hey, it says you'll meet someone new.
I'm always either at the office or at home.
So, where could I possibly meet this new person?
Then how about this, Jun-hee?
What?
What would you like for your upcoming birthday?
-Birthday? -Yeah.
We're too old to celebrate it.
All the more reason to celebrate it.
Come on. And besides, this is your first birthday alone--
I mean…
What I mean is…
Think about whatever you might want for your birthday. Anything.
Okay, fine. We'll be late for the meeting.
-Right? -Let's get ready!
-Let's go to the meeting! -Let's go!
Yes, we will start a collaboration with Lee Do-ha,
the makeup artist and social media influencer,
on the day the app is updated with the new functions.
Thank you.
Okay. Let's do that, then.
Oh, and what was that thing again?
The facial recognition accuracy. How is that going?
Oh, why don't we take a look at the presentation?
-I'm leaving early today. -Bye!
Ms. Han. You have a date with a guy tonight, don't you?
Wow. How did you know?
Right?
I mean, you're all dressed up. You look different today!
The man I'm meeting today is really handsome.
So I dressed up a bit.
Really? I'm so jealous.
-Well, I'm off. -Okay.
Bye.
-Hey, wait. -Bye!
Bye!
You got this, Ms. Han!
Good luck!
She got over it a lot faster than I expected.
What do you mean?
I mean Ms. Han.
After what happened with her boyfriend last year,
she seemed to be struggling.
But she seems totally fine now.
What happened? Did Ms. Han break up with her boyfriend?
You're new here, so you probably don't know, Seul-gi.
Know what?
It'd be great if she had really forgotten him
and was going out to meet another guy.
What am I missing?
It's better you don't know.
-Why won't anyone… -Let's finish up.
My dear brothers and sisters.
We have gathered here today
to mourn the passing of our fellow brother in Christ, Andrew Koo Yeon-jun.
But for Christians,
death is not the end but the beginning of eternal life.
So we have hope that we will be reunited again in the Lord.
Hey, you're here.
We'll only be apart for just one year.
Let's focus on what we each need to do during our time apart
for just one year.
Yeon-jun.
You'll be okay with me going, right?
Everyone wants to work at the New York branch.
No matter what I say…
you won't change your mind, will you?
No.
Then how about I take a year off work
and go to New York with you?
Jun-hee.
I can't bear to be apart from you for a single week, let alone a year.
No.
I won't do it.
Brothers and sisters.
"Now, if we died with Christ,
we believe that we will also live with him."
Jun-hee!
Why are you leaving so soon?
You didn't even say hi.
Oh…
In-yeong, I don't know why I came here.
Yeon-jun might still be alive.
So, what if his name was on the passenger list?
They haven't even discovered his body.
He could have miraculously survived.
Until I see it with my own eyes,
I don't think I should believe that he's dead.
I also still find it hard to accept that Yeon-jun is no longer with us.
Whenever I hear people talk about the plane crash lately on TV
because it's the one-year anniversary,
it feels like…
I'm being suffocated.
But, Jun-hee…
I'm worried about you.
I know how hard it is for you
to accept his death.
You never even got to wear the ring that Yeon-jun gave you.
I'm so sorry.
A ring?
Didn't you receive the ring?
Yeon-jun told me that he was going to hide the ring in the birthday present
he was going to give you last year just before you left for New York.
It's your birthday.
Even though we've been fighting, we should still celebrate it.
So, you were making my present at the workshop the other day?
Yeah.
I wanted to surprise you. I was so scared that you'd find out.
I was wondering what you were hiding from me.
-This is a peony, isn't it? -Yeah.
It's your favorite flower.
Yeah.
It's beautiful.
Take a look inside.
I put a lot of care into every detail.
So, if you look inside a little closer--
Yeon-jun.
I need to ask you for a favor.
Sure. What is it?
Don't abandon everything here to follow me to New York to be with me.
I'm only saying this because I know you could come later on.
How can you be okay with…
living so far apart?
Yeon-jun, we're going to be together for a long time.
We have to save up a lot more
to buy an apartment in Seoul after we're married, even with a loan.
Is that all you care about?
If that's not important, what is?
For me, every single moment that I spend with you is important!
Being together is what's important! Who cares where we live?
I care!
I'm going to save money so we can have a stable start.
And I'll make sure we never argue about money while we're together!
We'll live together for the rest of our lives,
so one year is really short!
What if it isn't?
What if we thought it'd be for a moment…
but we end up parting ways forever?
Are you that unsure about us?
Do you really think we'll break up that easily?
Or do you think that I'll change…
during our time apart?
Jun-hee, that's not what I meant.
It's almost time for my flight.
Wait!
What are you doing here?
The bus…
Hop on the back.
Hop on so you won't be late.
Is it okay to take scooters to school?
Of course not. We'll have to hide them when we get there.
Come on. Hurry up.
Hey, In-gyu.
You give her a ride.
Me?
Mine's a piece of junk.
See you.
Let's go.
Okay.
Hey! Hurry up! You're gonna be late!
-Hey! Hurry! -Hurry up.
Wait, sir!
We rode our scooters, but we're still late!
Stop right there!
So, you rode scooters here?
And now you're climbing over the gate, right?
Hey! Get up!
All of you!
You punks. I'm your homeroom teacher and the director of student affairs.
Not only were you late,
but as if that wasn't enough, you even rode your scooters to school.
Have you guys lost your minds?
I'm sorry.
-I'm sorry. -I'm sorry.
Hey, what class are you in?
-I'm in Class Three. -What?
Class Three.
She's in our class too.
Oh, I… Of course I know you.
You sit in the back, next to the window to the hallway.
You know where she sits but not who she is, right?
You little brat. Did you just laugh?
-Hey, do another lap. -But, sir…
Don't argue with me. Another lap.
Damn it.
Ms. Han Jun-hee, open your eyes.
Okay.
What the heck?
-This isn't my toothbrush. I'm sorry. -It's all right.
Still, it'll bother you. I'll buy you a new one after work.
It's really okay.
Jun-hee, if you're really in love, you can even share a toothbrush.
Why would you use that to measure love?
Wait a minute. You've used my toothbrush, haven't you?
Right?
-Just a few times when I was drunk. -Hey!
I'll prepare breakfast, so be quick.
Hey, Koo Yeon-jun, how many times have you used my toothbrush?
Tell me the truth.
A YEAR AGO, A PLANE CRASHED DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT
MEMORIAL CEREMONY LATER TODAY FOR THE 183 VICTIMS
COMMEMORATIVE MESSAGES FOR SKAI FLIGHT 6809 CRASH ANNIVERSARY
One year ago today, SKAI Airlines Flight 6809,
which was en route to New York from Incheon International Airport,
crashed due to a mechanical problem with the aircraft,
tragically killing everyone on board.
What is more tragic is that among the 183 victims,
some of the bodies are yet to be recovered.
The one-year anniversary--
I can send it after revising this part, right, Ms. Han?
Talk to Sang-ho about it, and keep me in the loop.
Can't you just approve it already?
MS. HAN JUN-HEE WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HERE'S A 20% COUPON TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY
Ms. Han Jun-hee.
-Did you forget your birthday again? -Yeah.
Happy birthday.
-Today was my birthday? -You always put work before your birthday.
I keep forgetting my birthday because you take care of it like this.
-I bet you skipped dinner? -Yeah.
What is this?
Open it.
This is from that really expensive place.
Yes. You said you wanted to try it last time.
My dear Koo Yeon-jun.
Whoever ends up living with me must be one lucky girl.
Are you gonna continue to make my birthdays special?
If you keep this up,
I'll have high expectations for every birthday.
You should.
Ms. Han Jun-hee, I'll make them special for the rest of our lives.
There.
Now, make a wish and blow out the candle.
Ms. Han.
Oh. Yes?
This was addressed to you.
Who sent this?
I just picked it up at reception.
You must be so happy, Ms. Han!
Isn't this from a guy who has a secret crush on you?
I'm right, aren't I?
I'm certain.
When will I receive something like that?
Excuse me. Who dropped off the flower basket for me?
Oh, some man brought it.
What man? What did he look like?
He just left.
That's him.
Wait!
-Hello? -Hi, Jun-hee. It's me.
-Let me call you back shortly, In-yeong. -I'll make it quick.
I registered Yeon-jun's death today.
I thought you should know.
Hi, Chan-yeong.
Right now?
Does returning here after such a long time bring back memories?
Oh, I saw you in that magazine article.
The headline was really impressive. What did it say again?
It said… Right.
"Oh Chan-yeong, an artist who creates sensuous objets d'Art and spaces."
That's right.
Your friend is an artist that… I'm kidding. I'm hardly an artist.
The title of "artist" suits Yeon-jun much better.
I couldn't bring myself to touch Yeon-jun's belongings,
but I found this while cleaning the office drawers.
Yeon-jun.
Did you paint this?
Yeah.
Who is this?
-A friend. -A friend?
What kind of friend?
Just a friend.
Hey. The way you avoid the question is suspicious.
-Was she your first love? -Maybe?
Don't even try to laugh it off like that.
Tell me now!
-Who is it? -I don't know.
Come on! Who is it?
Who? Who is it, Yeon-jun?
Did Yeon-jun…
ever tell you who the girl in the painting is, by any chance?
No. I just always assumed it was you.
He must have framed this painting because it was meaningful to him.
I'm so curious.
Jun-hee.
What will we do with you?
You still have so many questions for Yeon-jun.
WEEKEND PICNIC
YEON-JUN
IN-YEONG CALLED ME TODAY AND TOLD ME SHE WANTED TO SEE ME
ON THE BUS TODAY, I SAW A GUY WITH A BOUQUET
I WONDER IF HE WAS GOING TO GIVE IT TO HIS GIRLFRIEND
I'm at the café we used to visit often.
The owner asked me why I don't come here with you these days.
He asked if we had an argument.
Yeon-jun, I miss you a lot, especially today.
Yeon-jun.
Today's my birthday.
You told me you'd always make my birthdays special, no matter what.
There are only a few minutes left until it passes.
Aren't you going to wish me a happy birthday?
I'll be waiting.
NO POSTS YET
Yeon-jun.
That's definitely Yeon-jun.
But that girl isn't me.
And who's that other guy?
It's called oxidation when a substance gains oxygen.
And it's called reduction when a substance loses oxygen.
You remember, right?
So, is it called oxidation or reduction when a substance loses hydrogen?
Anyone?
I can't believe you guys.
What is the date today?
Number 16.
Who's number 16?
So, what is it called when a substance loses hydrogen?
It's okay if you get it wrong. It's one or the other.
It's oxidation.
Good. That's right. It's oxidation.
Which would make this reduction.
Today, we're going to use magnesium
to perform a redox experiment.
Take the materials from this table and form groups of three.
Do the experiment and hand in a report. Do you understand?
Yes.
Come on. Get to it!
Hey, let's work together.
-What? Oxidation? -I think I read about it in the book.
You shouldn't put that there.
Do you mind if we join you?
Sorry?
Sure.
Hey.
Get on with it, then. You two can do it without me, right?
I think this beaker contains a copper sulfate solution.
Then this must be magnesium.
-You want me to do it? -Yeah.
I would like to know who you are
and why you sent me this picture.
Could we speak over the phone or meet up?
Who sent you this picture?
I checked the profile, but there was no activity.
I also sent a DM, but there was no reply.
It's you standing next to him.
That girl isn't me.
I don't remember taking a photo like this.
Are you sure? Maybe you don't remember because it was a long time ago.
She looks just like you.
I've never had a hairstyle like that, and I've never dressed like that.
Aside from everything else, this guy on the left,
I don't even know who he is.
Then, what?
Oh, Sang-ho. Would you be able to find out
whether this picture was posted on other social media accounts
or message boards?
That's easy.
Let's select the image and search for it.
Let's see. The picture…
Oh, here it is.
I see. It was posted on the message board of a website called "School Days" in 2008.
"School Days"?
Yes, a website where you could find former classmates. It was popular.
But they shut down the website, so I can't find any more information.
Actually,
this picture seems to be a scanned file of a photo taken with a film camera.
Considering the picture quality and overall vibe, you're right.
Could this girl have been…
Yeon-jun's first love?
I know Nam Si-heon's number now.
When the lights outside the window
Start dimming one by one…
NAM SI-HEON
What was your name again?
Kwon
Min-ju.
Kwon Min-ju?
Though I'm not your love
If you look for me
I'll lower myself to lie next to you
And I'll tell you That because I cannot forget you
I'll just continue to love you
Dear, I'm going to wait
When my letter of tears reaches the sky
Someday, you will come back
To me
I will believe it and gather my tears
Though I'm not your love
If you look for me
I'll lower myself to lie next to you
And I'll tell you That because I cannot forget you
I'll just continue to love you
Dear, I'm going to wait
When my letter of tears reaches the sky
Someday, you will come back
To me
Dear, I'm going to wait
When my letter of tears reaches the sky
Someday, you will come back
To me
I will believe it and gather my tears
Why can't we just get rid of this piece of junk?
Let's buy a new car.
Why would you get rid of a car that runs fine?
Who in this world drives a car with a cassette player these days?
That's the reason I drive this car.
Ms. Han Jun-hee, you don't know the charm of vintage cars.
Charm? Whatever. I'll scrap this car while you're sleeping.
See? This car has another ten years in it.
Subtitle translation by: Sung In Jang
Ripped and corrected by YoungJedi