(Episode 12)
I don't like being this way.
I'm scared and worried that you're really...
fed up with me.
But there's no other way.
So please...
Can't you hold my hands...
and stay by my side?
Please.
I'm sorry.
That's all that I can say to you.
I'm truly sorry,
Su Bong.
Hey, if you're going to come by all the time,
pay half of my bills and move in.
Isn't it good?
Yes, it's nice and moist.
Your skin will feel even better in the morning.
So what happened today?
What's troubling you so much that you want to sleep here tonight?
I feel weary, that's all.
At home,
my mind just wanders too much...
to get a good night's sleep.
Is it because of that jerk?
I slept really well when I stayed here,
so I came for another taste of your magical touch.
It doesn't cost me anything, so use me all you want.
Sweet dreams, Mi Ka. Sleeping better will recharge you.
Good night.
This is really nice.
- Is it? - Yes.
When I'm with you,
I always feel nice and warm inside.
I like this too.
I like having a friend who I can just be with.
My Mi Ka.
I wish we can be friends for decades to come.
Your magic has begun.
I'm falling asleep.
I have your bean sprouts, tofu, and onions.
What was the last item again?
- Potatoes. - Yes, of course.
You look like a posh rich lady, but you're quite diligent.
You always make time to buy your own groceries.
Right.
Tofu, onions, potatoes, and bean sprouts.
That'll be nine dollars.
(10 dollars)
Come have breakfast.
Why have these boxes been lying around here?
What are they?
Mom, don't tell me that you bought more things.
What? Why would I...
Besides, you don't get a say in what I buy now.
I said that I'd take care of expenses now,
so mind your own business.
Mom, your cooking is the worst.
How can this soup always taste bad?
Don't eat it then!
What are you yelling at me for?
I went to the market early to buy the ingredients,
but no one in this family cares about me at all.
You...
Of course, I'm the one she lashes out on.
I can never get used to this taste.
Cha Joo Young is too busy to join our project,
so Jang Yoon Jin is our last option.
We can only offer her the spot if you agree on it.
Won't you like to go back to your nice hotel room?
I'm getting used to it now.
- You're what? - You very well know...
that my hotel room was a complete mess.
I can't really tell the difference,
and it's less lonely now that I have a roommate.
Don't you agree, roomie?
What?
I do.
So...
stop trying to pressure me into making a decision...
with useless tactics.
What's your plan then? How will you handle the outcome...
of the production being postponed?
Let's just cast Jang Yoon Jin.
Here, take a look. Oh, Mr. Lee.
We were discussing the issue of our female lead.
Have you made a decision?
Yes, Jang Yoon Jin...
Didn't I already tell you my decision?
I'm going to hold an audition and cast a new female lead.
Producer Choi, please look for another director.
Sir, getting emotional as well won't do any good...
I'll have my secretary fill me in on the progress.
- Me? - But, sir...
Can you please talk to him?
Why is everyone acting this way?
Are you really going to change the director?
You only said that to scare him a little, right?
No, I'm going to replace him. I already gave him enough time.
MK Culture Company isn't his.
I won't let him dictate the project anymore.
Without Director Cho, our deal with Seongrak Group will fall through.
Also, what about Ms. Choi's letter of resignation?
Deal with it and find me a new driver.
There's no heart of mine to give you.
I don't see you in a romantic way.
That's all that I can say to you.
I'm truly sorry, Su Bong.
Would you like your usual trimming?
No, I'd like to try another style.
It's not like you to want a different style.
Did you end a relationship lately?
Well,
the weather's hot outside...
and I'm fed up with my usual style.
All right. I'll get things ready.
Did it bring it to me?
You came to me like the sun
This is infuriating.
They should just cancel the show...
so that we can try out for other auditions.
Exactly. How long do we have to wait around?
This has become a daycare center.
Do you want me to put on "The Octonauts"?
No. Can I run all the way to the mirror instead?
You want to run?
Hey, kid.
You can't run around like that in here.
I'm sorry.
Did you have to bring her here when we're frustrated enough?
I'm sorry, but her grandma couldn't babysit today.
Let's go and play over there.
Have fun.
Who's this cutie-pie? Is she your daughter?
Hello.
This will look so pretty on a nice princess who shares, right?
It looks so pretty on you.
Can I really take it?
Do you remember me? I'm sure I remember you.
Yes, you gave me your hair clip.
Hair clip?
Why are you chatting around and wasting your time?
You should at least practice.
Ensemble, to your posts.
Go ahead. I'll keep her company.
I can't ask you that.
Ah In, why don't check out what's on the rooftop?
Okay, let's do this then.
Right.
What should we do to have fun?
It's been a while.
Who's this young lady?
I have rehearsals,
so I'll see you around.
Yes, we should.
Our parents are deciding on a wedding date.
Do Ha and I will get married soon.
You'll be the first to get an invitation.
I hope you'll be there to congratulate us.
Have a good day.
Both our parents are thinking about the middle of next month.
MK Hotel will be the venue, of course.
I already have a dress in mind. You'll like it too.
What do you think you're doing bombarding in here like this?
I waited and tried clinging on.
But even begging didn't make a difference.
So I decided...
to break you to have you.
Seongrak Group will withdraw his deal he made with you.
What?
Isn't that enough?
What if I used MJBC to ruin your company name?
Su Bong.
Take it. It's probably urgent.
Do Ha, are you having problems with Ms. Bae?
Why is MJBC contacting an employee from MK Hotel's finance team?
- They're threatening to... - I'll call you back.
What game are you playing?
Does this still look like a game to you?
I'm sorry for interrupting, but this is urgent.
Leave us.
Sir, Seongrak Group just withdrew the contract...
Get out!
- You're insane. - That's right.
I've gone crazy, and it's all your fault.
There's no way to handle this matter in a graceful way.
If you don't want to see how far I'm willing to go,
make up your mind soon.
For I'm ready to go all the way.
- You're prettier this way. - What?
Your eyes look so sad,
so you need to hide them in these.
Are you sad because of that lady earlier?
- What? - I mean, that lady.
Is she a bad lady?
Is she the evil princess who bullies around the good princess?
That's not it.
Let me see if I'm pretty like you said.
Gosh, I do look like a princess.
Thank you.
Aren't you hungry?
Shall we eat some chocolates, your favorite?
Here.
Thank you for the food.
Help me watch "The Octonauts" 10 times.
Please help my mom recover soon.
- Amen. - Amen.
Is your mom sick?
Yes, she feels pain in her throat and chest.
She goes to the hospital every day.
Just stay.
I was going to go down anyway.
Let's go to your mom now.
You're all here, right?
There won't be fixed practices for the time being.
I'll inform you as soon as we're done with...
the casting and the future schedule.
How on earth is it going?
Maybe I really have to look for other auditions.
Whatever. Let's just go home.
What's going on?
Thank you for today.
Thanks to you,
I was able to practice without being bothered by my seniors.
I had fun spending time with her too.
Let's thank her for helping us.
Thank you, princess.
I'll see you again, princess.
- Bye. - Let's go.
Mi Ka!
You walk so fast.
You didn't even answer me either.
I looked for you everywhere.
Me?
Which one do you prefer among chicken, pork belly, and beef?
- What? - Pork belly and beef...
are a bit too much for my 20-dollar debt.
- Let's make it chicken. - "Chicken"?
I'm going to pay my debt back...
with the interest today.
This is why people like to have fried chicken with beer.
You said you never took a bus before,
but fried chicken with beer too?
I've had it many times,
but it's my first time having fried chicken with beer...
after getting stressed out from work.
It's refreshing, and it calms my irritation down a little.
You get stressed out from work too?
Of course, I'm human too.
I'm trying to survive in my working life...
as I face all kinds of trouble and sufferings.
President Lee is cornering me with his power.
I've heard briefly about it.
You two are having conflicts about the casting issue.
They can't redo the audition,
and the production crew has brought up...
Jang Yoon Jin to replace Kim Joo Na.
But I can't easily agree on it.
That's understandable.
In my opinion, as well, it will be hard...
to find someone who suits the role better than Joo Na.
Mi Ka, what kind of person do you think Yeon Hee is?
Pardon me?
You're one of those who knows the best about the role.
It'd be nice to hear your advice...
on what kind of Yeon Hee I should look for.
The way I see it,
she's fragile but strong.
In what aspect?
To begin with, she admits to the difference...
between her time and others'.
Her life is so lonely and cruel in every moment...
that even she calls it a curse herself.
But she manages to walk on her path.
She was born in the body of a weak old woman,
but she faces her destiny on her own in the end.
She's an impressive woman.
An impressive woman.
I admit it.
But I'm not so satisfied with the way she treats love.
Why?
She always runs away...
and pushes Jae Hyuk away.
Because she must have no other way.
Her time is different from others'.
Some people think of her as a monster.
Sometimes,
they treat her as the misfortune itself.
She must endlessly agonize and struggle...
if it's too selfish...
and luxurious of her...
to love someone in her state.
This fantasy must not be your own experience.
Are you immersed in the character?
Your eyes just now...
felt like those of Yeon Hee.
I'm coming to reflect on myself.
What do you mean?
Talking with you today,
I feel like I know less about Yeon Hee than you do.
Maybe I should've thought more about her.
It's not like you didn't think enough about her.
It's because I have a secret weapon.
A secret weapon?
Joo Na gave me her script.
She wrote so meticulously about Yeon Hee's feelings and thoughts...
which I didn't even have in mind.
Gosh.
Joo Na gave you that script?
Gosh, that cheap brat.
I asked her about 100 times for that script.
She refused until the end, saying it was her business secret.
I feel so betrayed.
You might think I'm strange because you don't know what this is about.
She should've done that at least to me.
I carried her stuff, jogged with her at night,
and even gave her a ride to the airport.
She handed her business secret to someone else.
Joo Na, that brat.
Those eyes look very familiar.
They're the eyes when people treat me like a peanut or a baby.
No, I've never treated you like that.
I'm sure about it.
You just smiled at me like this...
and thought I was childish, right?
Come one. How would I dare treat my director that way?
Can I ask you for a favor?
Please make sure...
I get to watch Yeon Hee's story on stage.
I imagined, thought, and sang hard...
to figure out what kind of person Yeon Hee was.
This piece will remain as the happy memory to me for a long time.
Even though I can't be part of the musical,
I want to watch it as part of the audience for certain.
You did think of me as a peanut or a baby.
I know my way of directing is a bit annoying,
but I do have the responsibility to protect...
my songs, my actors, and my staff.
I'll make sure to get this done,
so don't worry.
- Hey. - What?
You're really my biological brother, right?
What?
Today,
when I was faced with the excessive workload...
and the president's yelling that turned my insides out,
I suddenly had an epiphany.
If you were really my brother by blood,
you wouldn't have made me work for him.
It's a viable point of view,
but you should also think of it from another angle.
Another angle?
If I weren't your real brother,
would I have introduced you to my good friend...
when you were a klutz...
who got bad grades in law school...
and couldn't find a job?
See? You always care about your friend more than me.
I won't accept this until we get a DNA test.
What now?
Is your boss driving you crazy?
He's more than just in a bad mood.
I feel like I've been working for a block of ice lately.
There's no change in his expression. He's like ice.
It's probably because of Mi Ka.
Ms. Bae, Seongrak Group, and Cho Jae Yu...
have been causing problems for him too.
We need to do something about it...
or I'll end up freezing to death next to him.
Is there no chance of them getting back together?
Well,
I told her to pick up her clothes a few days back...
just so they could meet.
I don't know if they did or not...
because Do Ha's been icy cold ever since.
He keeps his mouth shut and barely talks.
I can't tell what he's thinking either.
What if he faints again? My heart will shrink...
if this keeps going on, so please help me out.
Gosh!
Sir, that was a very quick shower.
Would you like some wine?
You should stay balanced, so cut the alcohol.
You came all this way at this hour, so have a glass.
I hate to see you just leave.
I only came by because I was nearby.
Tea will be fine.
Okay, sure. I'll get some for you.
See? Did you see that? Isn't that super weird?
He actually offered to make it himself. That's so weird!
This terrifies me.
Take the day off.
Why would you go to practice when there isn't a rehearsal?
It actually makes me feel better to practice.
Are you all right?
Yes.
It must be hard for you to run into Mr. Lee...
since his office is there too.
It's fine.
Even if I'm not, I should try to be.
Anyway,
he's getting married soon.
Married? With whom? Ms. Bae?
Yes.
How can he when he just broke up with you?
It's astonishing of him.
It's a good thing.
Ms. Bae likes him a lot anyway.
You're right. It's a good thing.
Personality-wise, they're a match made in paradise.
I'd like to see just how long they'll last.
Don't mind them at all. They're not worth it.
I don't care.
Anyway, aren't you coming to the studio today?
Me?
Well, I have plans today.
Plans? With whom?
There's a friend you don't quite know of.
Anyway, I have to get going, so bye.
You look determined today.
I guess I'll be getting my answer.
I remember what happened that day.
I remember it clearly.
Right?
You remember too.
I'm sorry for getting flustered and saying I don't.
It's out of the bag now,
so I'll take...
full responsibility like a man.
Full responsibility?
What and how do you expect to do that?
Well, I...
Don't bother. It was just a drunken mistake for me.
I don't like you romantically.
Not romantically?
Why not? Why wouldn't you?
Anyone can tell I'm a catch.
You're younger than me, have no job, and are my friend's brother.
How would you feel?
I want to be with someone who has a decent job,
is mature, and understanding.
Hold on. Is there something...
going on with you and that secretary?
That's none of your business.
Are you two dating?
Just like before, you'll only be Wi Jin, my friend's younger brother.
If you cross that line again...
or call or come looking for me again,
I'll cut you out of my life.
Wait!
You should go up. I'll take the stairs.
I'll put on the show according to schedule.
Have you decided to cast Jang Yoon Jin?
No, I'm going to hold an audition.
Every member of the ensemble and understudies...
will try out for the role, and I'll pick one out of them.
You'll hold an audition with the actors we've already cast?
I want it to be someone who knows the flow of the plot.
1 or 2 days will be enough.
We have no actor...
who is popular enough to play the role of Yeon Hee.
Instead of an actor who'll only sell tickets because of her name,
I'd rather cast one...
that will be able to stably lead the entire show.
I'm sure all you care about is selling tickets, but...
All I care about is the sales?
That's way out of line.
I've been studying up a lot thanks to you, actually.
Jang Yoon Jin is a good actress with experience.
I'm sure she'll be able to grasp the concept in no time.
You should think it through.
If you can't agree to my terms,
then I'll take my show elsewhere.
Are you threatening me?
Let me see.
"Find a new director."
What you said was more of a threat.
I can't make any more compromises than this.
The cast needs to be convincing even though it lacks finesse.
That's the only way I can steer this production.
What I offered you was my final compromise.
Let me know when you decide.
Sir,
your father called you in.
Is this is about my marriage, I have nothing more to say.
I don't intend to marry Su Bong.
Is it because you feel bad for the girlfriend you're seeing?
I didn't keep quiet...
because I was clueless.
I knew I couldn't force a break-up,
so I let it ran its course.
This has nothing to do with her.
Then what reason do you have for not marrying Ms. Bae?
Isn't this a marriage you wanted?
You must've heard how MJBC has been prying...
into MK Group's finances.
If you back out of the wedding now,
you'll have a steep price to pay.
If there's a price to pay, then I'll handle it.
It's not just MJBC that matters though.
Where would you find someone as good as Ms. Bae?
Now stop this nonsense and marry her.
I won't get married for now no matter whom it's with,
and I'll choose my own bride.
That girl...
Are you sure it isn't a problem...
that harms the relationship between you and Ms. Bae?
Or is it a kind of situation...
where I need to step in and do some dirty deeds?
Are you that stupid enough to make the same mistake twice?
Joo Na, that girl, went away to find a way to survive.
You didn't learn anything from it?
Whether you do dirty deeds or not,
suit yourself.
I hope you don't call me in regarding this matter again.
Check if my father...
had his underlings near Mi Ka first.
Check if he makes any unusual movement too.
Okay.
Drink slowly.
My brother told me to stop you from drinking as is.
Leave me be.
Nothing goes in my way.
Let me at least drink as I want.
- Woo Jin. - Yes?
I can't stand this...
anymore.
I don't know how much longer...
I can stand like this.
Are you in a lot of pain...
because of Mi Ka?
If I drink this, we'll start dating.
What if you don't?
We'll have nothing to do with each other...
until the day we die.
Hello? This is Park Woo Jin speaking.
Maybe I really should stop drinking now.
I think I'm drunk.
(67 days, 17 hours, 48 minutes)
It's Mi Ka.
It's really you.
I should run away.
Do Ha.
Are you okay?
Drink this.
Am I dreaming?
No.
This isn't a dream.
Then I should run away.
I shouldn't be around you, Mi Ka.
I'll call Mr. Park. Let's go after drinking this.
I...
flipped the drawing so I wouldn't see it.
I'm going to move to another house too.
I can't stand living in where you used to live with me.
I run away every time I see you at the company.
Whenever I think about you and miss you,
I want to run to you,
but I hold in with all my might.
Because I have to.
Because you said I had to.
Are you sure...
I'm doing well as you said?
I'm doing well,
but why is it so painful?
I'm sorry.
No matter how much I think about it, I don't think I can do this.
I don't think...
I can get over you.
Are you okay, Mi Ka?
Are you sure you're fine?
I'm not.
But it'll be okay.
Enduring one day and another...
will soon lead to seasons passing.
If we endure the days like that,
everything will be okay.
Just until we arrive.
For five minutes.
No, at least for a minute,
let's stay this way.
Good morning.
Drink this.
I might die early at this rate.
I know you're suffering,
but you shouldn't drink so much like that.
What if your symptom gets worse?
Stop nagging.
I won't show you this side of me anymore.
Don't worry.
On a warm spring day
Bright sunshine
Fluttering heart
Shaking fingers
Beautiful...
Fingers
On a warm spring day
Bright
Mi Ka, are you here to practice?
I thought I'd be alone, but look who's here.
Do you want to go for a meal after this?
I want to treat you to a meal...
out of gratitude for taking care of my child last time.
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(29 days, 15 hours, 45 minutes, 9 seconds)
(29 days, 15 hours, 45 minutes, 8 seconds)
Okay, let's do that.
Don't you think the noodles are delicious here?
There's usually a long line, but we're lucky today.
You're right. It's delicious.
(29 days, 15 hours, 45 minutes, 9 seconds)
Is your mom sick?
Yes, she feels pain in her throat and chest.
She goes to the hospital every day.
Hey.
Yes?
Isn't it hard to do only an ensemble?
I'm still an unknown actress,
but when I performed namelessly as...
a member of an ensemble,
it was so hard for me to hold back my desires of having...
a role under my name.
It's hard.
I get envious when I see those actresses cast for roles.
But I guess this is the highest I can reach with my skills for now.
And an ensemble is an important part in musicals.
It must be done by someone.
The director is determined to have our musical get released.
Really?
So let us, audition buddies, do our best until the end.
It feels so reassuring to hear you say buddies.
Are you sure you can do this?
Working in the kitchen isn't something easy.
I do our family's house chores all by myself.
I can do this.
Can you start coming to work right away?
Of course.
But, I have a small question to ask.
Go on.
The advertisement says that the employees will be paid daily.
Does that mean I'll get paid for my services...
on that working day?
Yes, we pay our employees day to day.
It's perfect.
Where is the kitchen by the way?
What are you doing?
It feels good to wear this whenever I work.
I knew we were short-handed, but they're hiring just anyone now.
Put those on.
You won't last even an hour with those heels on.
And...
take care of that mess first.
But these aren't my style at all.
They aren't my style.
All right, let's work, guys.
Here.
(From MKCC Planning Team)
There will be an actor and staff meeting...
in the meeting room at 12pm on Tuesday.
Every member is obliged to participate in it.
(From MKCC Planning Team)
Where have you been?
The show, actors, and members of the staff.
We're all starting from scratch.
The decision is all yours.
You can join Director Cho and continue to work on his show,
or join the new show MK will be producing.
If you wish to stay with MK,
please let us know.
Is this your final decision?
If it was, shouldn't you have shown me courtesy...
and told me first?
Well, it might be...
because I did not experience the courtesy...
you speak of during the time you've worked here.
Guys, what on earth is going on here?
This is the way MK will solve the issue.
Aren't you going a little overboard?
This show doesn't just belong to you or Director Cho.
Every actor and staff member...
waited all this time and practiced.
She's right.
Those hours, that passion...
Did you even put those into consideration?
Please let us know what you've decided.
That's all.
Sir.
I apologize for letting it...
get this far.
No matter what it takes, I promise to have this show...
take the stage.
I hate the way you've been looking at me these days.
I'm worried about what will happen next.
I'm handling it in a way that I don't get pushed around.
Su Bong, Zhang Qi Yang, and Cho Jae Yu.
I won't be pushed around anymore.
What time is my meeting with Zhang Qi Yang?
Vibrant.
As always, you look good.
(Zhang Qi Yang)
I didn't expect a call so early in the morning.
President Lee?
He'll probably try to persuade you.
Don't let him.
Once we're married,
I'll serve you the contract with MK and MJBC on a silver platter.
The leading actress...
had to drop out due to a medical reason.
Another director...
will be replacing Director Cho too.
All right.
I already heard of that.
That's why I wanted to go over the contract again.
So now that I have the facts straight,
will you try and persuade me?
No.
There's nothing else for me to do to try...
and persuade you.
I give up...
on our deal.
I'm starting from scratch with a new show.
I'll have to put in more money and time,
but I don't have the confidence...
to do that with a partner who will change his mind...
because of Ms. Bae.
Are you serious about...
what you're saying?
I think it's wise...
to not start an untrustworthy relationship.
What on earth is going on?
Why does this project have so many issues?
It's the worst.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll be right there. Sure.
I have to get going.
Sure. I'll be up there soon too.
(Obituary notice)
(Obituary notice of Ms. Oh So Nyeo)
(Funeral home: 221 Pyeongchangmunhwa-ro, Jongno, Seoul)
(Obituary notice of Ms. Oh So Nyeo)
(About Time)
Let go of me. You're not the only one in pain.
I am too.
The pain is killing me too,
so please just leave me alone.
I can't take it.
The pain is too much.
But there's no way to make Mi Ka stay.
It stopped?
If the clock has stopped, then you can be with Mr. Lee again.
No, I can't.
I said no. I won't marry you.
Then turn your back on your father,
give up your privileges, and run away.