Koo Yeon-jun.
Hey, you're here.
I'm a little late.
It's a gift. You always save me a seat.
TOP CLASS CSAT RETAKE ACADEMY
Actually,
for some time…
Actually, for some time, I…
Hey, Koo Yeon-jun!
Why didn't you wake me up?
This is killing me.
I can't focus on studying.
At this rate, I might retake the CSAT again.
Hey, Yeon-jun.
Why do you think I come to an academy all the way here
instead of one nearby?
Why?
I waste three hours going back and forth
to come to this academy just because of this one person.
Because of me?
Do I really have to spell it out for you?
Jeez, you're frustrating.
What are we going to do about this?
Do about what?
Let's go in.
TOP CLASS ACADEMY
What's that? Is it yours?
My mom's. I brought it secretly so we could go somewhere.
You only got your license the other day.
That's why I need more practice.
Come on. Get in quickly.
Let's escape this boring academy.
Hey, stop looking at the map.
Did you come all the way here to read books?
We should know where we're heading. You haven't gotten used to driving yet.
We can just go wherever the road takes us.
Wrong turns can take us only as far as Busan.
Should we stay overnight?
What?
You're nervous because you're a new driver, right?
As if I'm…
As if I'm nervous. I'm great at driving.
Shut up and look for some CDs in there.
CDs?
I don't think there are any CDs.
No way. There should be. I'm sure my mom puts them in there.
No, there aren't any CDs.
No, take a closer look. There must be some--
I'm telling you, they're in there.
I definitely saw my mom put them in there.
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
Hello? Oh, is this Ye-ji's mother?
Yes.
Oh, her tutoring lesson?
Yes, that's okay. I think it'll be fine.
Yes, I'm on my way right now.
Okay.
RESIDENT REGISTRATION CARD KOO YEON-JUN
You were on the brink of death not too long ago.
Do you really have to leave home to study like this?
Why don't you just study at home?
I want to save the time it takes me to travel.
I'm going to study hard.
Yeon-jun.
I promise.
I won't skip meals and will take good care of myself.
I'm all grown up now.
Gosh, don't worry about me.
Please call me right away
if you suddenly feel unwell while you're studying.
-Promise me, okay? -I will.
It's not like he's leaving forever.
Quick, off you go.
I'll set off, then.
-See you. -Take care.
OPENING SPECIAL 1,000-WON DISCOUNT FOR AN AMERICANO
We're closed for the day.
I brought a gift to celebrate the opening, so please accept one more customer.
Si-heon.
I told you, I'm Koo Yeon-jun now.
I've always wondered.
The record shop and café both have 27 in their names.
Does it have any meaning?
Jimi Hendrix.
Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain.
There's a thing called the 27 Club, which refers to the group of artists
who died at the age of 27.
I got it from there.
They all died so young.
You're right.
But even if they are long gone and no longer present,
their music will always be by our side.
Even if they're not by our side,
they are with us forever?
Exactly.
That's why I can't help but love music.
Oh, what are your plans going forward?
I'll be going to the art academy to prepare for the college entrance exam.
Speaking of which,
can you give me a part-time job?
I want to earn money for the academy and basic living expenses.
You want to major in art?
Wait, you're not--
Yes, I'm going to go to the same college as Jun-hee.
I've been thinking a lot ever since coming here.
"I'm Koo Yeon-jun now, not Nam Si-heon."
"So, what should I do from now on?"
According to Jun-hee,
the two of them met while attending the same university.
Are you planning to do exactly as Jun-hee said?
Yes.
That's how I'll turn this Koo Yeon-jun
into the person Jun-hee remembers in 2023.
If I go on like that,
I'll be able to change everything…
that happened on October 13, 1998.
No.
I must change it.
Sure. Giving you a part-time job shouldn't be hard.
You can start tomorrow.
Thank you.
Si-heon.
I found these while sorting out Min-ju's stuff.
But for some reason, I ended up keeping some of them.
Now that I think about it,
they're your memories as well.
SOOSEONG ACADEMY MAIN CAMPUS
They are called noun equivalents,
and they're used quite similarly to nouns.
Miss.
How does that light reflect from this angle?
For that light, the reflection here…
2008 COLLEGE SCHOLASTIC ABILITY TEST REMINDERS FOR EXAMINEES
Koo Yeon-jun?
SUNGDONG UNIVERSITY
NAME: KOO YEON-JUN STUDENT CODE:
NAME: KOO YEON-JUN STUDENT CODE: 29030117
Goodbye.
The results must be out by now.
I'm here.
-Oh, there you are. -I'll do it, sir.
-You got in, right? -I got in.
I got in, sir!
Hey, congratulations!
-Jun-hee. -Hey, Jun-hee.
Let's go.
Hello!
Our dear freshman, why don't you join our dance club?
Okay. See you tomorrow.
-Min-ji. -You're here!
Good job. Go grab something to eat.
-Good luck. -Sure.
VOLUNTEERING CLUB, ONSAEMIRO RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS FOR 2008
Hello.
Are you here to join our club?
Sorry?
Yes.
Please take a seat.
Hello.
Are you a freshman this year?
Yes, I'm a freshman art major.
Oh, so you're an art student.
How about you?
I'm a sophomore business major.
My name is Han Jun-hee.
-Han Jun-hee. -Yourself?
I'm Koo Yeon-jun.
Koo Yeon-jun.
Well, our club president is not here right now,
but feel free to fill out an application form.
Or we have a brochure about our club,
so you can take a look and decide later.
Would you like one?
Yes, please.
Let's see. Here it is.
Here.
Take a look, and be sure to come back next time.
Oh, take this too.
Goodbye, Yeong-jun.
Come join our soccer club.
Oh, are you back to fill out the form?
Here you go.
I like you.
Sorry?
I like you, Jun-hee.
Are you talking to me right now?
Yes, I am.
Didn't we just meet a few moments ago?
My feelings for you have nothing to do with how long we've known each other.
I've known you for a very long time, even before I met you, Jun-hee.
It's been a difficult journey to meet you.
I don't want to waste any more time.
I like you, Jun-hee.
Hey, you're a complete lunatic.
You look totally normal, but you're definitely out of your mind.
Sorry?
Hey, I already have a boyfriend.
Who's got a boyfriend? You?
Yes, me. I have a boyfriend.
And why the hell do you keep speaking casually to me?
I repeated a year, so we're the same age.
But what boyfriend--
Hey!
But I'm still a year ahead of you, right?
If you don't want to be beaten like a drum,
show some respect and stop calling me by my name.
-Jun-hee. -Oh, Do-hyeon.
-Have you eaten? Let's go for lunch. -Yes.
Let's go.
Who is this? A new member?
He was just asking for directions. He was just about to leave.
Don't just leave. Join our club.
No, he says there's another club he wants to join.
Really?
I'm hungry. Let's go eat.
-Shall we? -Please take over for me.
-Thanks. -Thank you.
Our clubroom is on the second floor of the student center.
It's open 24 hours a day, so drop by whenever you want to join.
No, just go join the club you were going to. Goodbye.
Let's go.
Look who it is. We meet again.
You know me?
Don't you remember me?
During the practical exam, I sat right next to you, just like this.
You did?
-Nice to meet you. I'm Koo Yeon-jun. -I'm Oh Chan-yeong.
Hey, you got any plans for tonight?
Tonight? I'm just going to go home.
Why would you just go home?
I've already been making moves.
I met some business school girls in my elective class.
I set up a three-couple blind date. Cue the applause.
Sure, I'll let you join. Let's go!
-Oh, I'm good. -Of course it's good.
I'll do the talking,
so you just need to bring that face of yours.
I look like a sexy kitten, so I needed a cute puppy like you.
Actually, I'm a little tired today.
-Let's do it next time. -Okay, then.
I'm not sure there'll be a next time. Goodbye, puppy.
Gosh, you're cute.
Who else should I…
A sloth!
Wait.
Business school?
Oh Chan-yeong.
Hey! Oh Chan-yeong!
So, you're an art major?
Why? Do we look that sculpted?
-You're all business majors? -Yeah.
Do you know an upperclassman named Han Jun-hee?
Han Jun-hee? I'm not too sure.
It's our first day today.
We still don't know who's who.
Oh, really?
Who exactly is Han Jun-hee?
Hello. Can I help you with your order?
What the hell?
What?
What could this be?
Who is this?
You guys must be from our school. Are you all freshmen?
Yes, in the business school.
Oh, the business school? I'm also a business major.
You must all be friends.
No, it's our first time meeting them.
They wanted to have a group date.
A group date?
Oh, it's not what you think.
It's good to go on group dates. You should enjoy your college life.
But it'd be good for you girls to be wary of the male students.
Especially someone who throws himself at a woman he only just met.
I told you, it's not like that. Okay?
So, what would you like to order?
Female customers usually enjoy Set A or B.
As for guys…
At first, things were going so well.
But that older student, huh?
When she called you out on your eagerness and determination,
those girls were giving us dirty looks.
Hey.
You were the one who spoiled this, okay?
Hey, okay. It's all my fault.
Could you please move?
What?
Are you waiting for her now?
-To clear up any misunderstanding. -Didn't look like she wanted to.
I've been waiting so long to meet her.
I can't leave it like this.
You already knew each other?
-I'm so hungry. -How about some tteokbokki?
I'm meeting Do-hyeon to--
-Jun-hee. -Do-hyeon.
Well done, everyone.
-Off you go. -See you.
What now? It looks like you'll have to give up.
She's got a boyfriend.
I'm off.
I was so hungry. I feel better now.
-I told you to pick something nicer. -This is enough.
Could we get one more serving of sundae?
-Okay. -Eat well.
Do you want some broth?
I mean, how can she have a boyfriend?
Didn't Jun-hee tell you she had a boyfriend
before she dated Koo Yeon-jun?
She never mentioned it.
The whole time, she only mentioned Koo Yeon-jun.
Han Jun-hee.
How could you do this to me?
But
technically,
Jun-hee doesn't know who you are yet.
She doesn't.
Jun-hee doesn't know who I am.
I only realized it today.
How Jun-hee must've felt when she saw me after waking up at the hospital.
And how lonely she must've felt back then.
While preparing for the college entrance exam,
I simply thought I just had to meet Jun-hee again.
I thought Jun-hee would recognize me,
and we'd end up falling in love again.
Like a fool, I believed that.
I only managed to get by all this time 'cause of my memories with Jun-hee.
But those memories don't exist for Jun-hee.
Everything that happened between us…
all seems meaningless now.
That's not true.
You two are extraordinarily intertwined.
I'm sure there must be a way for you to become close to Jun-hee again.
Do you think so?
Yeon-jun cared for me from the beginning.
At first, he kept some distance
and never pressured me just because he liked me.
But he was still there for me when I was going through a hard time.
You said he kept his distance. How did you get close?
Our paths kept crossing,
so I kept bumping into him wherever I went.
We ran into each other in lectures, and we even had the same part-time job.
Just like that, we slowly, yet gradually, got to know each other.
Sir.
I think I know.
I think Jun-hee already gave me all the clues.
I need to go, sir.
What shall we eat later?
-Rabbokki. -Okay.
What are you doing? You're an art major. This is a business class.
It's open to students of other majors.
And I'm still a freshman, so I wanted to try different subjects.
Do you expect me to believe that?
Whether you believe me or not, everyone is free to take this class.
Hey, why are you still speaking casually to me?
You told me not to call you by your name,
but I don't think you told me not to speak casually.
Am I wrong?
Either way, you…
-Who's this? -Huh?
My name is Koo Yeon-jun. It's a pleasure to meet you.
How nice and polite you are, Yeon-jun.
I am Oh Chan-yeong, a freshman.
Nice to meet you.
They're both nice and tall.
-Let's go sit. -What?
-Take your seat. What? -Let's go.
-Let's talk some more. -Just sit.
But-- Take a seat.
Hello.
-Jun-hee. -Oh, hello, sir.
Say hello. This is Koo Yeon-jun. He'll be working with us starting today.
Why do you come all the way to Cheongdam-dong to work?
Well, I was looking for a part-time job,
and Na-eun told me about this place.
Do you expect me to believe that?
You're here because of me.
Am I wrong?
You're right.
Are you uncomfortable with me working here?
Yes.
Then, should I quit?
No, there's no need for that.
This job is harder than it looks, so lots of people quit within a week.
I think you underestimated this job when you started it,
but I'm certain you'll want to quit in three days.
So, are you saying I should work here?
Yes.
Give it your best shot.
Lee Jun-woo, what have you done now?
It's fine.
-Shouldn't you let him have it? -Stop crying.
Are you okay?
Let me clean it up for you.
-What the hell are you doing? -I'm sorry.
-Do your job properly. -I'm sorry.
This was really expensive. What are you going to do now?
She just bought it today!
It's okay.
Honey, I'm taking your side now.
-I'm terribly sorry. -It's okay.
It's fine. Everyone makes mistakes.
Yeah, Yeon-jun got into the same college as Han Jun-hee
and has even met her.
Everything is happening, as you said.
Yeah.
There's nothing to worry about yet.
I understand.
Thank you, sir.
YEAR 2006
Hey, you came.
It's cold. You didn't have to.
It's been a while.
Your grandma closed down the snack bar and is waiting for you.
She's old.
She should've closed it down a long time ago.
But because of me…
She's been holding on, just waiting for the day you come back.
She was able to stay strong because she had you.
Grandma.
In-gyu.
I'm so sorry.
No, don't be sorry.
You're here now. That's all that matters.
Everything is fine now.
Goodness, my poor baby.
My poor baby.
Where's your grandma?
She's sleeping.
It's our first time having a drink, right?
I was in a serious accident a few years ago.
I was in a coma
for a few weeks.
When I finally woke up, my leg was like this.
I mean, the doctor said that I was lucky to be alive.
I got a job here
and dropped by to see your grandma from time to time.
I guess you could say
I'm living a normal life now.
Why are you talking like nothing happened?
I killed Kwon Min-ju.
How can you act like nothing happened?
You must despise me.
I don't despise you.
I've never despised you.
You don't despise me?
But you liked Kwon Min-ju too.
Because I know…
you didn't kill Min-ju.
I know you would never have done that.
No matter what others say…
I know.
How can you say that after seeing it yourself?
You just don't want to believe it.
NOKSAN MURDER INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MURDER SUSPECT
I'LL STOP IN-GYU'S DEATH NO MATTER WHAT
So to get to the apartment,
go straight down that way, turn left,
and when you see a small alley on the right--
-Ma'am. -Yes?
I'll just take you there myself.
Really? But I feel so bad. You must be busy.
Don't worry. Let me carry that.
Gosh, you don't have to.
No, it's okay. It's not heavy at all.
-Let's go. -Okay.
Are you visiting your kid?
Yes. My son.
Gosh, I don't understand
why all the apartments these days have difficult names to understand.
I get confused every time I visit Seoul.
Tell me about it. They should give apartments simple names.
Yeah.
Oh my. You're so tall and handsome.
You remind me of my grandson.
Actually, seeing you reminds me of my friend's grandmother.
-Jun-hee. -Yeah, Do-hyeon.
We've got a new club member.
-Really? -Come in.
Come on in.
Remember this guy?
Actually, I have to visit the student lounge.
Could you please take his application form?
Thanks.
See you later.
So, what happened was…
Obviously, you aren't here to see me.
But you're here to look for a club to join, right?
Actually, I'm here for you.
Hey!
But if you're uncomfortable, I'll go.
Should I go?
Forget it. Just fill out the application form.
Really?
Yeon-jun?
Yes?
When you're done looking at my face,
why don't you fill out the form?
Oh, yeah.
Sure.
Don't openly stare at me like that.
Do-hyeon might get the wrong idea.
You shouldn't look so pretty, then.
Damn, she's at it again.
Huh? What's wrong?
It's my friend. She's going berserk after breaking up with her boyfriend.
"I can't stop crying, and I'm about to die, so come right now."
What's wrong with her?
Shouldn't you still go see her?
Forget it. She's always like this.
And have you ever seen anyone actually die over a break-up?
She's just being dramatic.
I'm sick of her being like this.
Maybe she's not being dramatic.
She might be sending a signal 'cause she's really having a tough time.
You don't know her. She's always like this.
She's still your friend.
What if she was sending a signal because she was really suffering,
and you saw it but still missed it…
and ended up
losing your friend forever?
Just go listen and support her.
She really is having a hard time anyway.
What about In-gyu?
What happened to In-gyu?
Oh, In-gyu.
He was sentenced to nine years and has been serving it.
If he completes his sentence, he should be out
in 2007, so this year, maybe even sooner.
Haven't you heard anything?
Last year,
he got out on parole.
Then do you know where he is now?
In-gyu…
Sir.
In-gyu…
shortly after he was released,
killed himself.
In the exact same place Min-ju died.
The manager told us to wipe the dishes with dry cloths.
I'll do it. You should go home.
Let's do it together.
That way, we can finish sooner.
My family runs a dry cleaning business,
and it was really tough last year.
There was even talk about closing down the business.
And my mom and dad argued a lot.
In the middle of that, my dad collapsed.
My mom blamed herself a lot afterward.
She said she should've been nicer, and it was her fault my dad collapsed.
When something bad happens to the ones we love,
the rest of us end up blaming ourselves.
Just like my mom did.
But I hope you don't do that, Yeon-jun.
If you remember that friend and have a hard time, just tell me.
I'll be there to listen.
Is your father okay now?
Of course. He's perfectly fine now.
He's still energetic enough to exercise early in the morning,
and he still enjoys bickering with my mom while running the dry cleaning business.
Oh, sorry.
Hey, I almost fell off.
Jun-hee, I heard it's your birthday today.
Aren't you having a birthday party?
Hey, Oh Chan-yeong. What the hell? You almost gave me a heart attack.
We should have one after school.
Do you guys want to come?
Can we come too?
What? Let them.
Hello?
Yes, sir.
Oh, today? Well, today is…
Never mind. I'll be there.
Bye.
I don't think I can have a birthday party today.
Why not?
He asked me to work because there's a group booking.
But today's your day off.
Why didn't you say you couldn't go?
How could I?
He's been putting up with Do-hyeon leaving early recently.
What a virtuous woman you are.
Come on. Why do you always cover for Do-hyeon's negligence?
I'll go.
I'll work instead. Go to your birthday party.
What's going on?
You definitely said you had something to do later.
How can I ask you to work so I can have fun?
It's okay. Do your thing.
It's fine. It's nothing urgent.
But if I ever have something urgent, you'll cover for me, okay?
Are you sure it's okay?
It's fine.
I have to get to class. See you later.
No class for me, but I'm off too.
Thank you, Yeon-jun.
For two people, I'd recommend Set B.
And you can also change the side dish.
-Hey, is Set B okay? -Yeah.
We'll have Set B, then.
-Side dish? -Just the one on the menu.
We'll have Set B.
-So, you'll have Set B? -Yes.
Thank you. I'll be right back with some water.
Thanks.
What are you doing here?
Something came up for Do-hyeon, so I just had dinner with my friends.
Something came up?
What's more important than his girlfriend's birthday?
-Oh, you came. -Yes.
Great. Please go and take orders.
Let's talk later.
One, two, three, four.
We'd like to celebrate
Your birthday
And we are really
All so happy
On your beautiful birthday
You look so happy
Thank you for coming.
What are you gonna do now? You're going home, right?
Yeah. Now that I'm done with work, I should go home and work on assignments.
Can you wait here for a bit?
I just need to go out for a bit.
I'll be right back.
Sir!
Sir.
Are you closing now?
I'm done for the day.
Sir, I just need one thing.
Oh, Yeon-jun.
Jun-hee said she had to leave first and asked me to tell you that she's sorry.
She left?
She got a call from her boyfriend and rushed out just now.
Her boyfriend.
You should go home now too.
Right.
Hi, Do-hyeon.
Who is this?
Have a seat first.
I asked who this was. I should know before I can join.
Well, this is…
Tell her.
You agreed to tell her today.
Well, this is my ex-girlfriend.
We argued and broke up in the heat of the moment,
but the more I thought about it, the more I felt bad about a lot of things.
So, how should I put it?
It was always in the back of my mind.
So you were cheating on me.
Right?
The reason you were on your phone when we were together
and why you made excuses to leave work early
was so you could cheat on me, right?
Jun-hee.
Like an idiot, I had no idea.
Dragging it out seemed unfair to you, so I called you here to end--
How dare you slap him?!
Hey, if you're here to watch, just shut up and watch.
What?
You've done everything you wanted.
You already stabbed me in the back, so why are you pretending like you care?
Thanks a lot for making my birthday so memorable!
Jun-hee--
Forget it. I never want to see you again.
Wherever it is at school, stay out of my sight.
Hey!
Huh? My wallet.
Hello?
Hey.
Yeah.
Come to think of it, I didn't even wish you a happy birthday.
So I wanted to tell you before the day was over.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Oh, you're with Do-hyeon right now, right?
I'll hang up now.
Wait. Well…
Why did you ask me to wait back at work?
Oh, it was nothing.
Did you blow out some candles?
-No, not yet. -What?
What do you mean? It's your birthday.
A wish made after midnight won't come true.
You know,
I actually thought long and hard about whether I should call you or not.
Still, I wanted to hear your voice while wishing you a happy birthday.
I'll hang up now.
Wish me a happy birthday to my face.
Silly.
Did you run out before to get me a birthday cake?
Why did you come back here?
Didn't you go to meet Do-hyeon?
The candle is going to melt all over the cake.
Make your wish and blow out the candle first.
I made a wish.
You make one too.
What? But it's not even my birthday.
It's my birthday, so you should do as I say.
My wish
already came true.
You're here with me now.
Subtitle translation by: Sung In Jang
Ripped and corrected by YoungJedi