My surprise gift arrived at a perfect timing.
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I'm Beth.
Thank you for having me.
I'm Kim Joo Na.
The pleasure's mine.
Out of all the offers, you chose to accept mine.
President Lee must be busy.
Please say hello to actress Kim Joo Na.
Kim Joo Na?
That's right.
She's the Korean actress who has made a name for herself on Broadway.
This proud actress is playing Yeon Hee.
This is Choi Mi Ka, your understudy.
I don't need an understudy.
I'm going to perform on every show,
so there's no need for one.
Stick to your own job.
Whether you need one or not is decided by the producer, not you.
If you think I need one, then I guess I do.
Let's begin the read-through.
Joo Na, I was mesmerized after watching...
you perform on Broadway.
It's such an honor. I hope we work well together.
I hope so too.
- I brought you coffee. - Thank you.
She's not only beautiful, but generous and kind.
I hear cars, people talking,
and music.
Wait. Does that sign read, "Department of Neuropsychiatry"?
- Yes, and my office is... - I can...
see the letters!
I can't believe how light I feel.
That being said...
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Wasn't it your first read-through?
Is it already over?
Joo Na...
What's wrong? Did something happen?
I was cut.
What?
Why?
They just don't like me.
That's absurd.
How can they not like you...
when they chose you after an audition?
Yes, it's absurd.
I was asked to audition six times.
I got blisters from dancing,
and practiced my singing day and night,
but they don't want me.
I'm infuriated, to say the least,
but there's no one to vent my anger on.
(Emergency Medical Center)
Why did you do this?
Why?
How does it feel...
to encounter your first love after all these years?
What game are you playing?
Like I said, it's my gift to you.
MJBC offered her an exclusive contract...
in order to bring her here.
Joo Na's a rising star on Broadway,
and she was Cho Jae Yu's first choice.
Could the casting be more perfect?
Perfect?
This production has a producer, you know.
The director doesn't only get a say.
Who are you to cast the actor for my show?
It's well within my rights.
Zhang Qi Yang won't fund you unless I'm a part of this too.
All that's left is to sign a contract,
so that makes me a co-producer.
So?
The contract isn't signed yet,
but still you went over my head.
She's a very much needed asset of the show.
Of course, that's not the only reason I called her.
She's the only person who can bring us to our senses.
That's Kim Joo Na.
- Bring me to my senses? - That's right.
What I actually mean by that...
is something for you to think about.
How far will you go?
You colluded with my brother and gave Mi Ka a warning.
It's not like I didn't know.
Of course you did.
I wanted you to do.
I didn't say anything...
because I feel guilty for hurting you.
Don't let that come to an end.
We'll eventually find out what ends...
and what is left.
Have fun...
with either your first love or Mi Ka.
- Good job. - Good job, everyone!
Thank you.
How was the read-through?
They're all very good.
You forgot what I said earlier.
Sorry?
Whether one needs an understudy is for the director to decide.
You were technically cast as Yeon Hee too,
so only admiring others' work is a bit of an issue.
Shouldn't you think about what you can do...
to somehow take Joo Na's place?
You're being too soft.
- I'm sorry. - Don't apologize and do better.
If you're going to disgrace me by letting people say...
I included an understudy that wasn't needed, just quit now.
I'll do better.
I'll get going.
Good job today.
Let's get together for coffee sometime.
I'll call you.
- Good job today. - You too.
Good work.
Good job, everyone.
- You too. - Good job today!
- I'll see you again. - Sure thing.
It's been a while.
How have...
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She's so pretty.
Kim Joo Na, I mean.
I remember reading an article about her.
Seeing her in person though...
had me completely in awe and mesmerized.
Right.
Is that all you can say when I find her intimidating?
Darn.
How dare you cut in like that.
You're dead.
- Do Ha's running late today. - I know.
I was hoping to catch him before I go.
Do San, you seem to have lost a lot of weight.
Really? Maybe it's because I've been going around too much.
You should just get a checkup while you're here.
It's been a while.
I did plan on it, so I did make a reservation.
- Where's Mi Ka? - She went home to get some clothes.
I have a headache. Do you have any medicine?
A headache?
I do. Just a moment.
You never needed to take pills for headaches before. What's wrong?
I saw Joo Na today.
You saw Kim Joo Na?
Su Bong brought her as the main character.
Ms. Bae did?
And she knows your history?
Yes.
She did it on purpose.
Why would she do that?
Are you all right?
I have a headache, but other than that, I'm fine.
I'm talking about your mental health, not physical.
How did you feel?
I don't need substitutes.
I'm going to play on all the stages.
Are you going to sleep here tonight?
No, I have to go.
It's been so long though.
I'm sorry. I'll come back when I have more time.
How is staying at Seong Hee's house? Isn't it uncomfortable?
It's okay.
- Sweetie. - Yes?
Whatever it is, if there's a problem you can't solve, you can talk to me.
You shouldn't just keep it to yourself...
because you're worried that I'd get upset, all right?
Mom, I have to go.
Don't you think it's rude to call me...
every time like this?
I've put in so much effort into your present.
I had no time to worry about being rude because I was so curious.
What do you think about my present?
Please explain it.
My present must have paid off.
You look more sensitive than usual, Mi Ka.
If you're going to repeat what you just said, I'm going to refuse.
Come to think of it, I don't need to listen to your nonsense every time.
She's Do Ha's first love.
Wasn't he acting a little weird?
He went pale as if he'd seen something he shouldn't have.
She's the woman that he couldn't forget and who caused him to suffer.
Kim Joo Na is his first love.
The actress that you brought is...
Yes.
I was the one who cast her.
She was so poor that he felt sorry.
She was really good at singing even then.
Do Ha must have fallen in love with her when she was...
working hard trying to be a musical actress.
What do you think? Whose story do you think this is?
Kim Joo Na?
Or Choi Mi Ka?
They say men can't forget their first love until they die.
Do Ha and Joo Na's story goes even deeper than that.
I just had a thought.
Maybe Do Ha was looking for her substitute...
because he hadn't forgotten about her yet.
Then wouldn't it be for the best if he realizes that...
and makes up for his mistakes?
I brought her so that he'd wake up.
Are you done? I'm leaving then.
You're so childish that it's making me feel stupid.
I can't put up with this any longer.
One more thing.
His passionate first love failed in the end.
Would the unhappy ending be different this time?
Remember what I said?
Do Ha won't be able to protect you.
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So would you, who has only about 80 days left,
be all right with me by your side?
It'd be nice to have a hundred years left on my clock...
so that you'd be happy for a long time.
You're late.
Choi Mi Ka.
The sound of people talking, the sound of music...
I must be getting sensitive because of my age.
She was really good at singing even then.
Do Ha must have fallen in love with her when she was...
working hard trying to be a musical actress.
Your clock stops because of me.
Is that the only reason why you're staying next to me?
What are you doing, Choi Mi Ka?
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Are you all right?
I'm not sad
That I'm by myself
My late Mom used to say
If you live on
You can live
I don't know what that means
But it's like a spell that makes me feel better
Try it
Close your eyes
And shout out
If you live on
You can live
Close your eyes
And feel the wind
It feels as if
Mom is touching you
Is something wrong?
What's wrong? Are you angry with me?
No.
It looks like it.
- What is it? - Let go.
Choi Mi Ka.
It nothing, so don't mind me.
I just feel sorry for myself for having to...
stay next to you no matter what because of the clock,
whether I'm feeling happy, unhappy, or even mad at you.
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Guess what? I've been cleaning the house,
learning how to cook,
and doing the laundry alone these days.
All by yourself?
It must be so hard for you.
Dad, I'm the one who's suffering.
Her cleaning and laundry are never done properly,
and I have to eat all of her cooking.
Hey.
Then again, hard work is all that matters.
Right, Dad?
Mi Ka didn't want to come today either?
You know she's weak-hearted.
She must be still worried about crying seeing you again.
You'll get to see her face during the smart visit next time.
My Ra Hee,
you were like a princess in L.A. before you got married.
You're going through...
all kinds of trouble because of me.
Nonsense.
You aren't locked up in here on purpose.
You only made a mistake, trying to grow your company.
I'm ready to go through something worse than this.
I'm not the princess from L.A. anymore.
I'm your wife and our children's mom now.
Everything's all right in the family, right?
Everything is good.
Even if there was, I should be able to take care of it.
You just worry about yourself.
You need to return home safely...
so that our family can go back to how we were in the past.
I'll visit you often, sweetheart.
Still, think a lot about me...
before you go to bed when you miss me.
Let's see each other at least in our dreams.
What a happy family we are.
In a situation like this, their love should have turned.
The buildings look so dreary.
My husband must be going through so much.
Stop crying, Mom.
You act strong in front of Dad and cry on our way back home...
all the time.
(Seong Hee)
Babe.
I did a good job holding my tears in back there, right?
(Seong Hee, are you still mistaken about me?)
I didn't show him my bad side, did I?
No, you were beautiful.
Seong Hee, are you still mistaken about me?
Did my mascara run down my face by any chance?
It's waterproof, but I'm still worried.
(Seong Hee, are you still mistaken about me?)
What happened?
It got sent.
Goodness.
What? What got sent?
Oh my goodness.
You just ruined everything.
Seong Hee, are you still mistaken about me?
Why does he keep sending me messages?
(Choi Wi Jin)
(Will you block this person?)
We're here.
I'll park the car and follow you, so you should get off first.
Well, okay.
I will.
Look, Mr. Lee.
Yes?
What? Do you have something to say to me?
It's nothing. Please go.
Tell me what it is.
I'm late for my rehearsal.
Okay, I'll see you later.
I don't know
Why does my time pass differently?
The sun rises
The moon flows
But I'm different from others
It won't change
My fate
- Is unknown - She's really good.
- I only walk - Of course, she's good.
- She's from Broadway. - Through the darkness
But you see me
You're the first to give me your hand
My one and only love
It's you
Only darkness fills my world
- But you came - That's enough.
This song is for the scene...
where Yeon Hee feels love towards Jae Hyung for the first time.
I'd like you to express that emotion.
Only darkness fills my world
But you came like a candlelight
My one and only love
It's you
I want you to sing this song with such an emotion.
What do you think is the problem?
My condition hasn't fully recovered yet.
That's your personal reason.
The audience won't be considerate of your condition.
Mi Ka.
Yes?
Me?
Sing without accompaniment.
1, 2, 3.
Only darkness fills my world
But you came like candlelight
My one and only love
It's you
Stop.
- Let's break for a minute. - Okay.
He's irritated at me.
But his directions weren't only for me.
You should've listened and sung accordingly.
Does he think you're a singing vending machine?
It's not like you can sing at the push of a button.
He at least should've said, "Ready, go."
He made you flustered instead.
I'm sorry I made you sensitive.
Did you check your voice condition when you came back to Korea?
"Voice condition"?
Your voice slightly shakes.
And your tone doesn't feel right.
I just can't fool your ears, can I?
Maybe it's because I'm tired, but yes, my throat isn't well.
What do you think it is?
How bad do you think it is?
It's nothing too serious to worry about.
I just need to be careful during my rehearsals, not overstress it.
It can lead to a critical problem.
You have to take a rest if your throat isn't well.
Well, it's not that easy as you say.
You know, I'm unusually ambitious.
That's why it's frightening...
to take a rest.
Why did you choose to play this piece then?
You should've just stayed in Broadway.
I need to secure my place in this country too.
Plus, if this piece advances to the Chinese market,
I'll be given a chance to expand my career to a new stage.
That's why I took Ms. Bae's offer.
Is it just my feeling that you seem to have...
another reason?
That was sharp.
Lee Do Ha...
is the man whom I ran away from.
So I want to do a really good job,
but my throat isn't helping me.
Please give me some slack during the practices for the time being.
I hope you gain something for your very personal reason.
It's my support as your friend.
And bring me the doctor's note.
I need to know your exact condition to be in control.
It's my order as your director.
Why on earth is she mad?
Zhang Qi Yang has checked the new contract.
He wants some more time to go through an internal meeting.
Corner him a little by telling him we can't.
If we keep stalling, Su Bong will find out.
She'll then do anything to get in the way.
Make sure to keep tabs on Zhang Qi Yang.
Do Ha.
Wait, are you Woo Jin?
What are you doing here? Do you work with Do Ha?
Yes. How have you been?
I'll head back and sort things out.
Woo Jin hasn't changed a bit.
If you're free, can you join me for a meal?
Maybe I yearned for it too long.
The food's good, but it's not as I remember it.
What's your reason?
I came back to see you.
I wanted to work with Cho Jae Yu,
and I thought it was about time I performed in Korea,
but hearing that you're the producer...
made me stop worrying and had me pack up my bags.
No. I wasn't asking why you came back.
Shouldn't you first tell me why you left so abruptly?
Let's take a walk outside.
Mr. Park.
Did President Lee go somewhere?
He left to take care of some business.
He said you can go home early once the rehearsals are over.
Sure.
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
The rehearsal wouldn't end as well as the director's lectures.
I almost died because I missed you.
That's your gift for waiting so long.
Do you still like mint tea?
A lot has changed around here.
Back then,
I didn't have the courage to keep going.
I was too poor and had literally nothing.
My desire to succeed...
was what kept me going,
but your father...
threatened me by saying...
how he'd even break my dreams.
I was scared.
I was young.
Actually, we both were.
I answered your question, so now I get to ask one.
Did you miss me?
I wonder where he went...
with her.
Do you know?
What?
Why do you always keep your mouth shut?
Is everything a secret to you?
Are you sleeping?
("The Curious Case of Yeon Hee")
At least tell me why.
If we don't fire you immediately,
he threatened to withdraw all his investments.
My hands are tied.
Who is this person? I got this part...
after passing the audition based on my talent.
I have the right to know who can fire...
the female lead on the day of the read-through!
I hear you're dating someone.
The order came from the top from someone we all fear.
I'm only saying this because I care.
Date someone of a similar social status.
If you keep on seeing him, you'll never be able to work here.
("Chunhyang")
It took me five years to come back.
When I left, I didn't know it'd take this long.
You haven't had an episode,
so I thought you were handling it well.
I guess I was wrong.
You drinking at this hour and that worried look on your face...
must be because of Joo Na.
We had lunch today.
With Joo Na?
Have you had a change of heart?
Not exactly, but I'm confused.
You're confused.
It was for a moment,
but my heart dropped when I first saw her today.
For the past five years,
I've been picturing that moment numerously.
You know that.
I sure do.
Still,
even though we were eating and talking together,
and I was looking at her,
I felt nothing.
I was oddly calm.
It was like the calm before the storm,
so I honestly don't know...
if I'm really okay.
Let's take it slow. It has been five years after all.
If it was to be solved in one day,
you wouldn't have...
suffered all those years with an anxiety disorder.
Did you talk to Mi Ka?
Not yet.
I'm going to once I clear things up a bit.
I think seeing Joo Na again at this moment of your life...
would actually do you some good.
Sharing the things you've kept inside...
and the things you didn't get a chance to should do you good.
I'm sorry. I thought you already left.
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I must have really startled you.
Are you sick?
What?
You look pale and ill.
Are you sick or...
Do I look sick?
No...
Yes, the hospital...
You should go to the hospital first.
You're amazing.
I'm going to the hospital today.
I'm losing weight,
and it's been a while since I've gotten a regular checkup.
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Let's go to work.
Why?
I don't really know why it's been...
spreading so fast.
That's what idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis does.
We cannot predict its cause...
nor its speed.
(With the sudden growth of fibrous cells, the lung hardens.)
Doctor, you told me that I should have hope and get treatment.
It's only been a year since you told me that.
Honestly, at this speed,
you may have less than six months.
You should be hospitalized, and I'll see what I can do.
Hello?
We should have lunch.
Right now?
I have an appointment with Lawyer Park.
Where are you?
I'm outside. I just came out for a bit.
I just felt like having lunch.
We're going to talk business, so you'd feel left out.
We should have lunch tomorrow. I'll buy you something nice.
All right.
Go work.
Let's go.
What? A month?
Less than a month?
I need to go to Do Ha.
I thought about telling him this morning,
but I couldn't.
Did you clearly see it?
Are you sure?
Yes, I did.
All right, but stop.
What are you going to tell Do Ha?
I need to tell him.
Tell him what?
"Your brother is going to die, so keep that in mind?"
Do you really think you can tell him that?
Yes?
Yes, I'm Choi Mi Ka.
Yes.
How did you know?
Sorry?
You told me to go to the hospital...
as if you knew something.
Can you see that because you're an angel?
I'm sick.
I thought I'd have 4 to 5 years left.
I went to the hospital,
and I was told that I was...
getting worse rapidly.
I don't know how you found out,
but let's keep this a secret from Do Ha for a while.
I'll tell him when the time comes.
Please.
You must be so happy.
I'm the only one who made it to the third round...
with experience in singing for ensembles.
It's a miracle.
Then I hope that the miracle continues...
and that you get the role.
Are you all right?
Gosh.
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I can see...
my clock.
One year,
22 days, 21 hours, 9 minutes, and 3 seconds.
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I know how hard it is.
You have to be strong.
Are you going somewhere?
You're up early.
My brother wants to visit our family together with me.
Shall I drive for you?
It's okay. It's your day-off. I'll drive there myself.
Until when should I get punished?
What are you talking about?
You don't look me in the eye,
and you go in your room whenever you see me.
You've been avoiding me these days.
It'd be nice to know what it's about.
What about you?
Don't you have something to tell me?
I do.
I do,
but I'll never do anything shameful or apologetic to you,
so don't worry.
I'll tell you when things get settled a little.
Drive safely.
Take care of your brother.
Okay. I'll see you later.
I'm here to have lunch.
Do San.
It's been a while, Hye Young.
Have you been well, Father?
Please sit down and join us.
After I bring some more japchae.
The housekeeper will bring it for us.
It's good to eat at home after a long time.
Hye Young is still good at cooking.
Until when will you wander around outside?
You've had enough fun,
so come back and start thinking about making yourself a living.
I will.
But please,
give me some money first, Father.
I need a financial background to make myself a living.
Give me a lot while you're at it.
I'm your son too, so give me as much as you gave my brothers.
If you're going to talk nonsense,
stop wasting the food and get out.
Gosh, why is this so hard?
Age is bullying me.
Gosh, it hurts.
1, 2, 1, 2.
Three.
Oh, my. You came to work early, Mi Ka.
Hey, drink some.
It's the best when you have a lot in mind.
Later.
By the way, you really know everything about me, don't you?
How did you know that I have a lot in mind?
It's obvious.
Your face wouldn't be like this otherwise.
You usually smile like a fool when you come to work,
but you look so down today.
What is it? Love? Work? Money?
What's the problem?
My friend...
is very sick.
He must be scared, cornered,
and suffering.
He seems to put up with it alone.
He doesn't have much time left.
He has to let his family know.
But he wants me to keep it a secret.
Tell them.
His family has to know in order to brace themselves for it.
It must be hard to handle.
I don't know what I should do.
Don't do anything, and just stay with him.
Seasons change, and leaves change their colors,
but you can't even shed a single leaf on your own.
You can't do anything about a matter of life and death either.
It's all up to the deities.
Even if you're sick or struggling, you have to accept it...
and continue to live on.
That's up to humans like us.
Let it flow as is,
and stay with him...
so that he can put up with it.
That's all.
Just do what you can do.
Right.
I can do nothing about it.
You're right about everything,
but it's hard for me because I'm not a grownup like you.
It's not because you're young.
It's because you're good.
It's because...
you're too good.
What's gotten into you?
Why did you behave like that?
You knew he'd never do such a thing, so why did you ask him for money?
Do Ha.
Do you remember when we first met?
Yoon Do San, Lee Do Ha.
I first found it strange that our last names...
were different when we were in school.
Tell me what it is.
Something definitely came up with you.
Nothing's going on.
Seeing our dad again just brought up...
unresolved feelings.
That's why I was cheeky today.
Drop me off there.
Are you going somewhere?
Ik Hyun's been dying to see me.
I'll have a few drinks...
and crash at his place today.
See you tomorrow.
What are you doing outside?
I want to talk.
About what?
Your brother...
He's ill.
My brother?
Who? Do San?
Do San's sick?
With what?
I don't know more except for that...
he's really ill.
I thought...
you should know.
He doesn't have...
much time left.
He's running out of time?
What are you talking about?
Who told you that he's sick?
I saw it.
What?
Are you...
referring to...
that clock you see?
You saw his?
Mi Ka.
He has less...
than a month.
I can't hear this nonsense.
Mr. Lee...
You don't know what he has,
but you say he'll die within a month.
Do you realize what you're telling me?
You're lying.
You think that I'm a fool just because...
I said I believed in that clock?
Who are you to say these things?
A month? My brother would never!
Who are you to speak such nonsense?
I'd love...
to be wrong.
I wish...
I was talking nonsense as well.
(About Time)
Mi Ka, you're prettier when you smile.
- Sorry? - Try smiling when you sing too.
You'll look better on stage.
So how are things?
If I were you, I'd be excited and nervous.
Is that a yes or a no?
Your singing today is not as good as before.
I told you to keep track of Do San.
I ordered you to keep an eye on him!
I'm sorry. I'm terribly sorry.
Mom, I'm scared.
I'm...
so scared.
Please...
Please save my brother, Mi Ka.