BEHIND EVERY STAR
EPISODE 12
NEW-GENERATION DESIGNER HAN BO-REUM
Han Bo-reum, the hanbok designer?
He became famous after a BTS member wore his clothes.
Here you go.
-That was him? -His atelier is in Busan,
and I went there to get a hanbok once,
but I was told it's a two-year wait because of all the orders.
Let's see.
Is she ready?
-Let me show you. -Yes, please.
What do you think?
Do I look good?
Outstanding! You're so gorgeous!
I can't believe how thin this fabric is.
And it drapes so nicely.
It must have been hard to get your hands on this.
Is she the best agent in the world or what?
No, you can't.
You shouldn't move. Be careful with the dress.
-The fitting isn't finished yet. -Stay still.
Gosh.
The host of the Busan International Film Festival deserves a dress like this.
It's a much bigger deal than just walking the red carpet.
You'll be the main event of this year's film festival.
Nice.
This is incredible.
-I knew it'd look great on her. -She looks amazing.
-Of course. -How much is it?
Who cares? Just look at her.
The one who picks the red stick is going.
Okay.
-I choose this. -Okay.
-Let's switch. -All right.
One, two, three.
Eun-soo wins!
Eun-soo
is going to Busan.
Flowers are in bloom
On Dongbaek Island
Won-jae, can't you stay back in my stead?
I have to assist Ms. Chun.
Usually, it's the youngest one that stays back.
That feels nice.
I had a celebrity visit my shop the other day.
Park Seo-jun.
Fair-skinned and tall…
He must be popular with the girls.
I don't care.
All I care about is Youngtak.
What were you doing in there?
Does Youngtak have a girlfriend?
I'm not sure.
I thought you worked as an agent.
And you don't even know that?
Even if he does, he'd never admit it.
He'd say, "My fans are my girlfriend."
They say all celebrities are two-faced.
You're the one that's two-faced.
What did you say?
-I mean your makeup looks great. -Okay.
What were you doing in there?
It's hot!
What was that?
You should train her better.
I'm never coming back here.
I'm sorry.
Didn't I tell you to treat them with extra care?
They're the ones who got me all the wedding hairdo jobs.
They were gossiping about celebrities the whole time. Pathetic.
Are you defending celebrities because you were an agent for a few months?
It's not like anyone's going to miss you up there in Seoul.
Your dad…
Let's drop it.
It's not worth it.
Anyway,
go to her shop and apologize tomorrow.
Understand?
Hey.
My goodness.
How's Hyun-joo doing?
I FEEL BAD SHE LEFT THAT WAY
She's doing well. Don't contact me again.
I'D LIKE TO SPEAK TO HYUN-JOO
She blocked your number.
Leave the kid alone, and let's live our separate lives now.
The designer insists on mending the dress herself.
She won't even let us touch it.
The opening is in two days, so I'm looking for another dress.
I'm sure most dresses have already been taken.
And the remaining ones won't be good enough.
Rona Mikel won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design last year.
Every actress in Hollywood is lined up for her dresses.
I know that.
I also know that you begged C&G to get that dress.
C&G had their own reason to help us.
A-joong is starring in a film they're sponsoring,
so they must want to generate publicity for the film.
Exactly. I know that too.
You said you'd get her into Hollywood.
So I invited reporters from overseas
and asked them to get the dress on the front page.
You're telling me she can't wear it?
Suk, you're being a little sloppy here.
Is something distracting you?
A-joong is going to wear that Rona Mikel dress.
All of it will go as planned.
It was an update. I'm going to solve it!
You'll have to.
To make up for losing Henney.
Solve the dress issue by tonight.
And share the revised contract with me tomorrow morning.
Let's go.
-Won-jae. -Wait.
-When the reporter arrives, -Yes.
-please escort him. -That's right.
-Thanks. -Got it.
-No, it's at 4 p.m. -You're already there?
Our field manager, Choi Won-jae, will meet you.
-One moment. -Jin-hyeok.
Reschedule Ji-hoon's meeting. It overlaps with the KOFIC meeting.
Give me a second. I'm scheduling interviews with overseas reporters.
And send our schedule to the hair team.
Okay, let me write that down.
Mr. Park, I'm sorry… Hello?
-Ms. Chun! -Yes?
Can you please hire more people?
With one person gone, I'm too busy to even breathe.
Hire? I'll do that. Wait just a few days.
Can you check Eun-gyul's red carpet schedule?
-Anyone? -I'll do it.
I can do it.
You said you're too busy.
Get your name on the list.
Eun-soo, book flight tickets for her. She'll sit next to Eun-gyul.
Also, Director Ma will attend the opening in my stead.
Change the name on the list.
Got it!
Thanks.
BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
-Good luck. -See you.
Welcome.
Hello.
This is K Production's Ms. Kang So-yeon, the director of the opening ceremony.
Nice to meet you.
-I look forward to working with you. -Great to have you.
Please come this way.
Let's go.
The costume team is getting your dress ready.
Sorry I changed the dress at the last minute.
Sorry?
You changed the dress?
I wanted to surprise you. Just a second.
Ma'am!
What happened to the dress?
You had it mended? Oh, my.
There's a seamstress in Dongdaemun
who's famous among foreign designers. Her name is Ms. Park.
-I know her. -We persuaded
the designer all night via video call.
I went to Ms. Park and begged her to fix it.
I can't believe you.
She can work magic sometimes.
How could I give up when you love this dress so much?
I wanted to let you wear it no matter what.
It's all up to me now, right?
Don't worry. You'll do great.
You're going to look gorgeous.
What's this?
Come with me later.
Let's get some fresh air and watch a few movies.
The company will pay for your flights and hotel room…
She's been invited as an actress. Don't get the wrong idea.
I didn't say anything.
Where's the revised contract?
I left it in your office…
No, I forgot it on my desk.
Where on your desk? I can't find it.
Check my drawer…
Are you in my office?
Who said you could go in there?
I'm busy, so just tell me.
-Which drawer? -The top one.
It's there, right?
Take that and leave now. Don't hang around in there.
REVISED STANDARD CONTRACT
Ms. Kang.
Did you want to see me?
I wanted to have tea with you. Do you have time?
Yes, sure.
This is Ms. Shin Ju-gyeong, a close friend of mine.
This is Ms. Chun Jane whom I told you about.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
Ju-gyeong's father is Chairman Shin Seung-cheol of C&G Group.
Nice to meet you. I've met Chairman Shin a few times.
She's very interested in the film and agency industry,
so I wanted to introduce you.
Let's be friends.
Can I call you by your name?
Sure, you can do that.
"Enjoy the greatest films in one place."
"This is the 27th year."
"Enjoy the greatest films in one place."
"This is the 27th--"
CHUN JANE
Hi, Jane.
Did you get some rest?
By any chance, do you know Ms. Shin Ju-gyeong?
How do you know her?
So you do know her.
Can you come to the café on the first floor for a second?
She's here, and she wants to have lunch with you.
No, I'll stay in my room.
You're not that close?
Not really.
I've met her a few times at sneak preview after-parties.
I see.
You see,
she attends all kinds of events and after-parties using her background
to get cozy with celebrities.
She also promotes her fashion brand.
And she bosses new actors around.
I can't stand her.
I'll just be rehearsing in my room.
Don't stay with her for too long and come up.
Okay?
Okay, I get what you mean. I'll sort things out.
Oh, my.
Too bad. She's not feeling well.
She just got here and must be tired.
In that case,
she can come to my birthday party tonight.
Your birthday party?
She has interviews booked all evening,
so I don't think she can make it.
A-joong is starring in a new film, right?
You know that film is sponsored by my dad.
I'll send a car over later. Bring her with you.
-I'm off. -See you.
What's going on here?
Why are you being so serious?
She just wants A-joong to drop by.
It didn't sound like that to me.
C&G…
is planning to expand into Hollywood soon.
All the foreign filmmakers in Busan right now
are under C&G control.
You got that dress through C&G too, right?
If you want A-joong to go global,
make sure to bring her to the party.
Play along with a wannabe celebrity for a while,
and there will be a lot to gain.
Both A-joong
and you.
I'm thinking of taking an early train tomorrow.
I have some work left.
All right.
You want some coffee tomorrow morning?
No, thanks.
I have a breakfast meeting.
-Eun-soo. -Yes?
I appreciate that you always put me first.
But from now on, I want you to put yourself first.
Okay.
Director Ma, we're late.
-Let's hurry. -Okay, let's go.
Call me, Jin-hyeok.
-Hang in there. -You can go next time, Jin-hyeok.
-Let's go. -We're late.
You can always go next year.
Cheer up.
I'll catch up with you tomorrow morning.
See you tomorrow.
Cheer up, Jin-hyeok.
-Jin-hyeok. -Yes?
Water the plants, okay?
I won't.
I won't!
This will be perfect.
That's a lovely dress.
How have you been?
Hello.
What brings you here?
Director Ma isn't here, I swear.
I know. He left for Busan.
I'm here today to see you, Eun-soo.
Me? Why?
Can you give me
his schedule and the name of his hotel?
But don't tell him anything.
Sure.
Just a second, please.
By the way,
is there a way to book a flight to Busan?
The train tickets are sold out.
I asked just in case, so never mind.
Are you going there to see Director Ma?
Yes.
I'd like to change the passenger's name.
The app isn't working currently.
Yes.
It's Yoo Eun-soo.
Please change it to…
Song Eun-ha.
No, it's Song Eun-ha.
Song Eun-ha.
Just pretend you're having a meal with a fan.
She's not my fan.
She just wants to brag that she knows the host of the festival.
I doubt she even knows what films I starred in.
She probably invited everyone she knows, just to show off.
You know connections are important in this line of work, don't you?
The party is thrown by C&G.
Many foreign filmmakers will be there.
We've been working so hard for your American debut.
This is a great opportunity.
To get what we want, the end justifies the means.
Is that what you mean?
It wouldn't hurt to be on good terms with C&G.
Without C&G, the dress wouldn't have been possible. Originally--
It was originally supposed to be worn by another actress?
You know how fiercely actresses compete for dresses for film festivals.
Every agent wants their actress to wear the best dress.
Jane.
Yes?
Being an actress,
and working with great colleagues on set
are all I need to be happy.
Am I being too selfish?
I know
that you and everyone at the agency
work day and night to support me.
I know that.
A-joong.
I'll go.
I'll attend Ju-gyeong's birthday party.
Let me get ready.
See you in the lobby.
Okay.
What? Hey.
What are you doing here?
I've been invited to the reception tomorrow.
Personally by the investors.
What? Did you think I came here to see you?
Are you seeing that guy, Lee Sang-uk, again?
-That's none of your business. -But it is.
What if you get distracted and can't get your job done?
Is everything okay with A-joong?
Rona Mikel is launching a brand in Asia next year.
C&G will be investing, and I'll be their broker.
You're trying to promote the Rona Mikel brand…
Hey.
-You're using a client for personal needs? -It's a win-win situation.
The whole world will notice A-joong if she wears that dress.
Isn't that what you want?
Achieving your goal by whatever means necessary.
Rona's investors will be at the party tomorrow.
I'll send some outfits up, so make sure she wears them.
What's going on? What are you doing here?
I sent the car away.
-Why? -I made a mistake.
I thought I was doing this for your sake,
but I almost failed to protect the most important thing.
"Important thing"?
My client's dignity
as an actress.
I told Ju-gyeong that you can't make it because you're not feeling well.
So get some rest in your room.
I'm sorry you dressed up for nothing.
I'm really sorry. I'll get going now.
Chun Jane.
Yes, A-joong.
What's with you?
Why do you have to be so cool?
That was really touching.
Since I'm already dressed up, let's go for a drink.
There's a bar downstairs. Okay?
Let's go.
Not going home?
Didn't you have an early train to catch?
I'm not going.
You're going to stay here all night and go straight there?
No. I'm not going to Busan.
What?
I forgot I had booked a meridian massage this weekend.
Oh, my.
Why does everyone pull my leg all the time?
Take this ticket to the opening.
-For me? -Be careful and have fun.
The train tickets are sold out, so take the company car.
I'll get a ticket somehow.
Thank you so much.
Someone, please cancel their ticket. I beg you.
Please.
What's wrong?
What do you mean?
Never mind.
Please. I just need one canceled ticket.
Thank you so much.
I'll have a great time. I really appreciate it.
SEAT AVAILABLE
I can't believe this.
There isn't a single cancellation.
My goodness.
Just take the company car.
I can't. I have night blindness.
I guess I can't go.
I'll just
stay here with you.
Poor me.
What's wrong?
-Oh, my. -Jin-hyeok.
What's going on?
Thank you, Jin-hyeok.
Who is it?
Honey.
Are you here for Eun-gyul?
Yes.
Partly.
And some other things too.
He's doing fine.
His acting is pretty good too.
He's doing fine on his own even without my help.
Of course.
He's my son after all.
You're attending the opening ceremony later, right?
I'll get you a seat.
While we were separated,
I gave it a lot of thought.
And I still couldn't forgive you.
You absolutely ruined our marriage.
But then…
this thought hit me.
"Did I ever see you for who you are?"
After everything that happened,
I think I finally understand who you really are.
And that neither of us are perfect.
How about we accept that…
and start over?
And make up for each other's flaws.
Eun-gyul told me
that girl…
got in trouble while trying to help you.
I know you're hesitating.
You should…
stop neglecting her.
What do you mean, the dress is gone?
That's what I want to ask you.
-C&G gave you that dress? -Yes.
They barged in and took it away, saying there had been a mistake.
Apparently, it's going back to Kang Cho-a.
What's going on?
Let me make a phone call.
Yes?
What do you think you're doing?
-What do you mean? -Cut it out and bring the dress over.
Jane, you don't seem to understand the predicament you're in.
This dress was supposed to be worn by Kang Cho-a,
but I pulled some strings for you.
Rona and I are best friends, you see.
Is this about yesterday? Can't you keep business and private separate?
The ceremony is in three hours. Where are you? I'll come to you.
Bring A-joong with you.
What?
I want her to apologize to me for yesterday
and promise to attend the official party thrown by C&G
after the opening ceremony with me.
-Then I'll give you the dress. -Apologize for what? What did she do?
Suit yourself.
But it seems like there are a ton of foreign reporters
who came here to cover this dress.
Should I just give it to Star Media?
-Ms. Shin. -I can't wait long.
The opening ceremony starts soon. What will you do?
Let me think for a second.
I'll go.
She wants me to apologize, right?
So typical.
I'll do it. It's no big deal.
You jumped through hoops to get that dress.
And we planned the whole look based on it.
I can take care of it.
-I'll go and-- -No.
She won't change her mind unless I go personally.
Wait here.
I'll go and bring the dress back.
Ju-gyeong.
Did I upset you?
I was feeling lousy yesterday.
That's why I couldn't make it to your party.
Are you sure that's why?
Yes, I'm telling you.
I didn't want to ruin the mood at your party by being sick there.
-I see. -Right?
That's why I didn't come. It was for your sake.
This is why I like you.
You know when to give in.
I guess our little misunderstanding
has all been cleared up now.
I was afraid you'd turned into one of those self-important actors.
-What? -You know how it is.
Actors who think filmmaking is oh-so-important
and refuse to care about anything other than acting and movies.
Those who are stubborn and idiotic for their own good.
They have to give in when they run out of money anyway.
What's the point of being so proud?
By the way, about that agent of yours.
I think she needs a lesson.
She's so stuck up.
She must think she's on the same level as her client.
In reality, she just mooches off celebrities.
She needs to know that.
Shouldn't you talk to her?
I really wanted to keep to myself, but I just can't do that with you.
What? Self-important actors?
Then what are you?
A self-important heiress?
An attention seeker obsessed with connections?
And what?
My agent mooches off celebrities?
Gosh.
It takes one to know one.
-What? -My goodness.
You're right.
You need money to make films, no doubt.
But we're not putting our heart and soul into movies
just to make money.
Hey.
Here's a little advice coming from me as your elder.
Learn to respect others before you brag about your money.
Understand?
Hey, what's going on?
You don't need that dress?
You really shouldn't do this to me.
You want an apology?
Here you go.
Wear that dress yourself
and get a lot of thumbs-ups from your social media friends.
But I'm not sure if it'll fit you.
It's been tailored to fit me.
Wait…
Hey!
Have you forgotten who I am?
I mean…
I just lost my cool when I heard what she said.
I should've gone with you.
I should've gone and
showered her with every Korean cuss I knew.
Oh, my goodness. Are you okay?
She says she lost her cool, but she's just so elegant.
Don't you think so? She's an actress after all.
We all should've gone and spat a dozen English swear words at her too.
My client did so well. That sure feels nice.
But…
what do we do now?
We'll figure something out.
-Hello. -How about this?
-The thing is… -Find out and get back to me.
-Hello. How have you been? -Okay?
-I'm wondering… -Please call me.
-Hello. -By any chance…
I'm going to the department store. To buy something off the rack.
No, that's not going to work.
There are a ton of reporters from overseas.
We need something better than that dress.
I know some designers in Seoul, but none in Busan.
Hold on a second.
Didn't you say that hanbok designer, Han Bo-reum,
has his atelier here in Busan?
Yes.
Is that right?
-This is nice. -Yes, it is.
-This one is nice too. -Right?
It'll go well with this. So let's do these two and the skirt.
Let's try it out and see how it goes.
Hello.
Hey. I got a call from your mom.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
I brought this.
Oh, my. You didn't have to.
Have a seat.
So…
you were upset because I gossiped about celebrities?
The celebrities you worked with must be so lucky.
How reassured would they feel to have an agent standing up for them?
Wait a second. I'll get you some tea.
I can't.
It'll be on the covers of the most renown fashion magazines.
It'll be a great opportunity for you as well.
You may not be aware, but I don't need that kind of publicity.
I'm aware.
Your works are already being endorsed by celebrities on social media.
But being in foreign magazines is meaningful.
More so because it's hanbok.
I beg you.
We really need your work.
My family has been in this business for three generations.
And I've never been told to hand over my work this way.
I understand your situation,
but my mother won't sit back if I sold off my work
like it's an off-the-rack item.
I'm sorry.
Thank you for the tea.
Thanks for coming. Get home safe.
-See you. -Bye.
Hyun-joo!
What are you doing here?
What about you?
Well…
-I… -Son.
What time should we have dinner?
Did she just say "son"?
Yes.
So you're asking me to persuade my son to give you his hanbok?
Yes.
I beg you.
Do as they say.
Bo-reum always listens to you.
Why does it have to be my son's dress?
I'm sure you can easily find a beautiful dress.
So why does it have to be his? That's what I don't understand.
Your son's clothes make the wearer stand out.
Every year, people talk about how bold, revealing,
and unique each dress is.
But I want people to focus on the actress than the dress itself.
That's why I need Mr. Han's work.
I get what you mean,
but there's nothing I can do if the designer himself says no.
Please go back.
Wait, ma'am!
She's here. Hurry!
Be careful.
Take the bridge, then the mountain pass. It'll be much faster.
Mountain pass? I just need to follow the GPS, right?
Have you ever driven in Busan?
Follow the GPS and you'll be late.
Hold on tight.
Hey.
Here we go.
My gosh.
Hurry. You have less than an hour.
-Okay. I'll call you. -All right.
BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Mr. Kim!
Do I look weird?
No.
Practice keeping your eyes wide open.
When the reporters see you, their camera flashes will go off.
Thank you for bringing me here.
It's to cheer me up
after what happened with Director Oh's movie, right?
I shouldn't have complained so much to you
when you've done nothing wrong.
I'm so sorry.
Don't be.
I'll try to shake it off and work harder from now on.
Well…
Hee-sun.
I'm on my way to Busan.
I'm attending the reception, let's talk in person.
Mr. Kim?
What?
Let's go. Everyone must be waiting.
Okay. Let's go.
All right.
Delivery!
-Hello. -Hi.
-Good evening. -Hello.
Entering now is actor Go Eun-gyul
-from the movie, Maestro. -Here he comes.
-Open it. -We have to hurry.
Oh, my.
-Oh, my. -Look over here!
-My goodness. -Gosh.
-Look this way please. -Over here!
Please look at the camera!
He's on!
Please wave at the camera.
-Look at the camera! -Over here!
Look at the camera here!
I'm glad I listened to you and stayed here.
-We can see him up close. -Right?
And it's nice with just the two of us.
I saw that Eun-gyul shot a commercial for this.
Are you proud?
Of course.
I've quit coffee and switched to these.
You're kidding me.
It's true.
Where have you been?
Over here!
Look at the camera here!
Can you wave at the camera?
-Look over here too! -You look great.
Over here!
-And over here! -Here too!
-Can you wave at the camera? -Please wave your hand!
How many minutes?
-Ten minutes. -Ten minutes?
-Here she comes. -What?
What's wrong?
She's beautiful.
Gosh, you scared me.
Okay, everything's good now.
Do I look okay?
You look stunning.
Get out there.
That's a lot of toppings.
Watch it on the big screen.
You brat.
Who's the host this year?
Kim A-joong.
Who's the male host?
There isn't any. She's the sole host.
Really?
That's unusual.
Wait and see. She'll be amazing.
You brat.
Look at the cheese stretch.
How is this possible?
Ladies and gentlemen.
The opening ceremony of the Busan International FIlm Festival will begin.
The 27th Busan International Film Festival.
I introduce to you our host this evening.
Please welcome, actress Kim A-joong.
Let's give her a warm welcome!
-What? -No way.
She's not wearing a dress.
She's gorgeous.
Jane must have gone through hell.
Asia's greatest film festival.
I welcome you all
to the 27th Busan International Film Festival.
Good evening, I'm Actress Kim A-joong.
I feel thrilled and nervous
to be the host of this honorable event.
For me, nothing is more touching
than seeing the end credits roll up.
Seeing the cast and crew list…
"The director of photography filmed us so beautifully."
"The production manager
stood in the middle of the road and stopped all the cars himself,
putting up with the drivers' complaints,
so that we could focus on acting."
I'm always reminded of their efforts.
But sometimes,
we overlook each and every act of dedication that has been made for us.
And we're led to believe that we deserve to take the shortcuts
offered by those who have power and influence.
There are people who quietly support me
behind the scenes at all times.
Movies cannot be made without their efforts.
Thanks to their passion and hard work,
we can be gathered here to celebrate cinema.
With a love for cinema that cannot be swayed by any external pressure.
It is time to meet our great legacy.
The 27th Busan International Film Festival
starts now.
How was I?
You were incredible.
You did an amazing job.
You're so pretty.
Social media is blowing up.
Foreign fans are desperate to know where A-joong's dress is from.
Who is it?
Ms. Chun wants me to write a press release.
Right now.
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What's wrong?
Do you feel sad after watching the ceremony?
It's not like that.
It's just that…
it feels weird to see people I know on TV.
MA
Yes?
Here.
Hello?
Are you busy right now?
No. Why?
I want you to come to the film festival reception with me.
How can I do that? I quit the company.
Ms. Chun told me you were a big help today.
I got you on the list, so you can come.
I've never been to these things before.
And I'm dressed too casually.
I had to guess your size. I hope it fits you.
Hyun-joo.
I'm not sure if you'll like it.
It's beautiful.
-Hey. -Hi.
My goodness.
Here.
Mom.
Can I really go?
Even if I stop you, you won't listen to me anyway.
Please
take good care of Hyun-joo.
Thanks, Mom.
Gross. Get off me. Jeez.
Right. The hanbok lady called me earlier
and asked me about Youngtak's concert tickets.
What's that about?
Oh, that…
It's nothing.
Hey! My goodness.
You can't go in there!
-Thank you. -Sure.
-Mr. Kim. Hello. -Hello.
-Director Jang. -Thanks.
-She's lived in New Zealand. -Excuse me.
She speaks perfect English.
Hello.
Thank you.
Excuse me for a second.
Sang-uk, have you gotten off work?
I'm getting off work now.
But it's so late.
You're still outside too?
-Is this a bad time? -No.
We're almost done here. It's fine.
I miss you.
I miss you too.
I saw the opening ceremony. It was amazing.
You have no idea what I went through.
I'll tell you when we meet.
Won't you be tired when you get back?
Are you sure we can meet on Sunday?
-We can postpone. -No.
We finally managed to book a table at that restaurant.
Hold on.
What's going on? Is it our anniversary that day?
Why are you laughing?
It's a secret.
Anyway, I'll see you on Sunday.
Sang-uk, I'll call you back. Sorry.
You did great today.
You too.
Did I tell you that I used to work at the Entertainment Department of KBB?
I worked my butt off for about ten years.
But then I reached my limit.
No matter how hard I worked, I was nothing more than an employee.
So I started my own production company.
I guess Ju-gyeong helped you a lot.
And that's how you got to direct BIFF.
You're not going to stay at Method, are you?
I doubt you'd be content working under someone else.
My ex-husband
is running a talent agency called ST in Los Angeles.
-Have you heard of it? -Yes, I have.
He's planning to establish a New York branch next year.
When I told him about you, he wanted to meet you.
Think carefully…
which position would suit you better.
Hello, Director.
Have you been well?
Eun-gyul, say goodbye.
You must be tired. You can leave now.
No, I'm fine.
I need to stay next to you
for people to think the company is paying special attention to you.
I don't think I'm that special.
You are.
What?
Should we
speak casually?
Sure.
Thank you.
Ms. Chun.
I was in a rush earlier, so I didn't get to thank you properly.
Thank you so much.
Don't mention it.
How do you like being away from work?
Do you like it?
It's been awful.
If I'd quit over such a trivial matter, I would've quit long ago.
You have a long way to go.
I…
want to become an agent like you.
I know I'm extremely inadequate compared to you now.
Don't say that.
But until I become an agent like you
I won't ever be giving up
as long as you put your trust in me.
Can you speak English?
Yes, I can speak it a little.
Hyun-joo.
Yes?
Do you want to go to the US with me?
What?
It's not easy.
I have to sit at the desk all the time,
and some auditions are during working hours.
But it's not all bad after all. I get to audition,
and my profile…
Hee-sun, can we talk?
-Go ahead. -Thank you.
See you.
What's the matter?
There's something I've been meaning to tell you.
Actually…
The thing is…
I…
Me too.
What?
I like you too.
I was going to tell you after I starred in a movie.
DIRECTOR OH HUN
Excuse me for a second.
Hey, where are you?
I'm home. I don't feel like going to Busan.
That's good.
Coming here would only make you more upset.
Hee-sun.
-Someone told me -Hello.
that some jerk had been spreading rumors about my movie.
That there are overly racy scenes.
Who's this jerk that's been spewing nonsense?
Do you know anything?
I heard about your movie. That it fell through.
That's right. It's over.
Will you keep working with him?
With who?
I mean Mr. Kim Jung-don. He's the one who put a stop to it.
When I find that jerk, he's dead meat.
Anyway,
If you hear anything, call me.
I have to go.
-Hee-sun! -Mr. Kim, there you are.
This is President Kim Mi-young.
Nice to meet you. I've heard so much about you.
I'm Kim Jung-don of Method Entertainment.
Is Mr. Lee Soon-jae doing well?
Of course. He's still going strong.
Enjoy Busan. See you on Sunday.
Excuse me.
Can I borrow a pad if you have one?
Oh, no. I don't have any right now.
There should be a convenience store right outside.
-Okay. Thank you. -No problem.
My bad.
Gosh.
Excuse me.
Has the guest in Room 1206 come back?
She's a colleague. I'm looking for her.
She just checked out and left.
Have you heard of ST Agency in the US?
Isn't that a talent agency in LA?
I heard the CEO is Korean.
I'm thinking of taking it over.
You?
What? You don't think I can?
No, that's not it.
If that happens,
would you be interested in leading
Method Entertainment's LA branch?
Gosh.
I'm the worst
both as an agent and as a man.
I envy you.
You're successful
in both your career and your love life.
And I'm about to get another role.
What's that?
Let me enjoy the view for now.
By the way,
which direction is the US?
-Isn't it that way? -It's that way.
Wake her up and ask her.
Do you know where the US is?
That's too far off.
She has no clue.
She must not be from the US.
Have a drink with me.
BEHIND EVERY STAR
It's true.
-What is? -Hi, Hyun-joo.
-It's true, I swear. -I mean, what is?
Nice. Do you like this?
Do it properly or you won't get any presents.
Hyun-joo, do you know how this thing works?
-This? -Yes.
Like this.
-Nice. -It's on!
It's working.
EP1, CHO YEO-JEONG
We're the same age.
EP2, JIN SUN-KYU, LEE HEE-JUN
EP3, KIM SOO-MI, SEO HYO-RIM
How nice.
EP4, SOO-HYUN
That's cheating.
EP5, PARK HO-SAN, OH NA-RA
EP6, KIM SOO-RO, KIM HO-YOUNG
EP7, KIM SO-HYUN, SON JUN-HO
EP8, KIM JI-HOON
EP9, KIM JOO-RYOUNG
EP10, DANIEL HENNEY
EP11, LEE SOON-JAE
EP12, KIM A-JOONG
-What? -What happened?
-Why did it open? -Close them.
-Close the doors. -Exactly.
Close the doors.
Cut! And okay!
Subtitle translation by: Min-jin Kim