BEHIND EVERY STAR
EPISODE 2
This is where I had a drink with Tae-ja for the first time.
I wanted to treat him at a fancier place,
but he insisted on coming here.
And he promised me
that he'd make me win an award within ten years.
So I told him
that I'd begin my acceptance speech by shouting his name three times.
But when I won the award for The Man Standing Next,
-I forgot all about that. -Oh, no.
So I told him I'd shout his name ten times if I won another award
and told him I was sorry.
So why did he go on a vacation so suddenly in the first place?
I heard he died mid-coitus.
That's not true.
What happened is he slipped by a pool and hit his head really hard.
I lost a great mentor to my acting career overnight.
Hee-jun, though I probably wouldn't be as good as him,
let me help you in his place from now on.
Thanks.
But you see,
I think…
I need some time off.
Of course.
Take a few days to get yourself together.
About Director Byun's film--
The one you'll be starring in? Isn't the script amazing?
I heard she had you in mind from the get-go.
It's perfect for you.
I know. But the thing is…
I don't think I can do it.
Can you talk things out with her?
What are you saying? The shooting begins in three weeks.
You can't bail out now.
I know.
I know that,
but I'm just too heartbroken.
Regardless, you still have to work. It's a promise you made.
I'll help you as much as I can.
-Okay? -Right.
Someone like you who devotes their life to their work
probably wouldn't get it.
You wouldn't relate to it because you live alone without any family.
I'm grieving over Mr. Wang too.
Still, you can't bail out of the film now.
Think of all the people who worked years for this film to happen!
You can't just leave this shit behind you. That's so selfish of you!
"Shit"?
I didn't mean you actually did that.
I'm just worried some people would think that.
Chun Jane.
Yes, Hee-jun?
I guess I shouldn't expect all agents to be like Tae-ja.
I'm taking home the leftovers.
-Hee-jun. -Could you box this up?
That's not what I meant.
Hee-jun.
Gosh, I screwed up.
Damn it!
Send Tae-hyeon the script no matter how late,
so he can decide for himself.
All right. See you on Thursday.
Ms. Jang, please sort out the funeral guest list
since you knew him the longest.
Sure.
Isn't that Mr. Wang's seat?
Coffee break--
It's always been that way since day one.
Your seat is over here.
We never had assigned seats. Just take any empty one.
Exactly. This seat is empty too, so why sit there?
Ms. So can sit there
and take the minutes down.
Me?
Okay.
Here's the list of actors assigned to each team.
The talents Mr. Wang managed personally will be offered formal contracts.
Ms. Jang, you'll keep managing the senior actors.
Team 1 will be in charge of A-list clients.
Teams 2 and 3 will be in charge of the clients on that list.
Team 3, pay attention to Oh Na-ra and Kim Joo-ryoung's new works.
Team 2, as noted here--
Will you be in charge of Hee-jun?
But it's already been decided that I will.
Who are you to decide that?
It wasn't my decision. Hee-jun contacted me and asked me.
Then have him sign a formal contract with the company.
Also, pay special attention to his new film.
What? Is there a problem?
He wants to drop out of the film.
He's too shaken up about Mr. Wang.
I'll persuade him in person.
I can take care of it.
You should stay away from the actors for now.
At a devastating time like this,
they need someone rational and reassuring
rather than someone who's emotional and impulsive like you.
And you're someone rational to hand out a list of actors
with their earnings written next to their names?
That's enough.
We have Mr. Wang's funeral ahead of us.
But weren't you going to leave the company, Director Ma?
You'll be out of here soon.
I don't understand why you're getting so involved.
I'm not leaving.
What?
I'm not leaving.
I've decided to stay.
I can't rest assured leaving the company in such a mess.
My top priority is to protect Method Entertainment.
That's what Mr. Wang would want too.
Let's wrap up the meeting here.
Since you sounded so confident, I'll leave Hee-jun to you.
Either persuade him or find a replacement.
Shouldn't you hurry and find a replacement?
They'll go nuts when they find out.
Find a replacement in three weeks? I'll just have to persuade him.
Hey.
Do you agree with what Director Ma said?
Am I too emotional and impulsive to support my clients properly?
No way.
I mean, you do tend to get upset easily,
but that's a part of your charm.
Do you think I was born this way?
People in this field walk all over you unless you stand up for yourself.
This is just me trying to survive.
I used to be gentle and soft-hearted too!
This is annoying.
I get it, don't get so upset.
Do you want more beer?
Why do you always offer me beer when I come over?
Serve up some of your treasured liquor.
Hye-yeong took all of them with her when she broke up with me.
You know what?
-I'm glad you two broke up. -Why?
I never liked her. She was so sneaky and selfish.
Come to think of it, you've always had the worst taste in girls since university.
Look who's talking.
Your relationships never last over three months.
It's not that I can't. I choose not to.
They just end up getting needy the longer I date them.
I'm sick of it.
At this rate, you'll grow old alone.
No. I have you, my best friend.
Jeez. Cut it out.
Hey.
Do you want to have a kid with me?
What?
I'm not too keen on growing old alone,
so I've lately been entertaining the idea of having a kid.
I think you'd make an okay dad.
But to have a child, you and I would have to--
Right.
Maybe not.
Is it illegal to use a friend as a sperm donor?
A sperm donor?
So you need my sperm, not me.
I'd love to offer you my sperm
if that's what you want.
Thanks for the gesture.
ACTOR LEE HEE-JUN
Come in.
Ms. Chun.
Youngtak just called.
He said he couldn't reach you.
Tell him I'm busy.
Sorry?
He calls me every time he reads comments about him online.
He sounded pretty distraught.
He was criticized for his poor acting.
All actors are like that.
They're all drama queens.
Don't let them walk all over you or befriend them.
Keep your distance.
-Got that? -Yes, ma'am.
Did you do what I asked?
Yes. I went to the shop that you told me about
and had it delivered to Mr. Hee-jun's home.
I asked for gift wrapping. Here, I even took a picture.
That was the prettiest.
This is what you sent him?
Yes, it was the most popular.
This scarf…
put Hee-jun through hell.
He asked the reporters personally to take the pictures down,
but they're still up.
RIDICULOUS PHOTO OF LEE HEE-JUN'S PAST SURFACES
Taxi!
Wait! Taxi!
Damn it.
Sir, did you get any deliveries from a department store?
Yes.
Why?
That scarf…
This?
Isn't it nice?
I got it as a present from one of the residents.
Celebrities sure are generous.
I can't believe he just gave me a luxury brand scarf.
It feels so soft.
It's incredibly soft.
-Hey. -Hi.
-You're early. -Yes.
Were you on your scooter again?
-Yes. -Always be careful.
I will.
Tae-ja and I were regulars here.
It was this very table.
Sorry to call you so suddenly.
But I really wanted you to join me today.
I'm glad you did.
I still can't believe what happened.
He passed away so suddenly.
He liked you very much, Jung-don. You know that, right?
Of course.
He treated me like his little brother.
You two were close too.
We were.
He was such an amazing person
both personally and professionally.
I would talk to him all night about my life and acting.
He was the only friend I could open up to.
By the way…
did he really pass away mid-coitus?
Why is everyone saying that?
It's not true.
If he had kept it,
I would have apologized and exchanged it at the store.
I'm so sorry.
It was really expensive.
Just go and make copies
all day.
Tomorrow and the day after that too.
Until I tell you to stop.
Yes, ma'am. I'm really sorry.
SCANNING
I left the synopsis here.
I haven't seen you before.
Are you new?
I'm So Hyun-joo, the new agent that just got hired.
I see. You're an agent.
Yes.
Here. You can use this.
Thank you.
Your forehead…
Not that side. The other side.
This side?
There you go.
Thank you.
Do you work here?
Well, not an employee. I'm an actor. My name is Ko Eun-gyul.
I had no idea. I'm sorry.
It's all right. Not many people know me anyway.
You look busy.
Do you need a hand?
No, I'm okay.
You look hot. Want a drink?
No, don't mind me.
You can go about your business.
Okay. See you then.
After The Outlaws, everyone told me
that I should play stronger characters in bigger projects.
But what I always wanted was to work on small but meaningful projects.
Tae-ja was the only person who understood me.
That was when he got me a role in Extreme Job.
You and Ha-nee were amazing together.
Mr. Wang must have known you'd be great at romance.
It's all thanks to Ha-nee and Mr. Wang.
Ha-nee shot a romance film with me. I should be thankful.
But you know,
as I shoot more films, the more I miss acting on stage.
Compared to screen acting,
stage acting is a lot livelier.
I try to bring that feeling into screen acting.
But it's not so easy in front of the camera.
-Sun-kyu. -Yes?
There's a script that's perfect for you.
Really?
It's by Byun Young-joo.
-Director Byun? -Yes.
It's about a poor stage actor
-who cons a wealthy woman. -Go on.
It's Korea's very own The Talented Mr. Ripley.
It'll be shot exclusively in long takes.
-Long takes? -Yes.
So you have to maintain your rhythm while you act as if you're on stage.
-That sounds really fun. -Right?
Can I see the script?
-I'll send it over right away. -You know what?
I loved working with Director Byun on Helpless,
although it was for a short while.
I've always wanted to work with her again.
She'll be so happy when she hears this.
I can't seem to reach Hee-jun.
Is everything okay?
Well, you know how serious he is about his acting.
He's just confused right now because he's trying to get into character.
So don't worry.
He used to message me day and night
about his ideas about the plot.
But he didn't show up at the reading, and I can't even reach him.
I know Hee-jun would never cause any trouble,
but since we're about to begin the shoot, I can't help but feel anxious.
Is Method having difficulties managing its clients without Mr. Wang?
I also heard that.
You know how close he was to Mr. Wang.
Please give him a little time.
As you know,
the livelihood of many people depends on this film.
And this is my first film in many years.
I risked everything
when I decided to do this project with Hee-jun.
I don't usually do this, but if you keep this up,
I'll have to look for a substitute.
-I'm serious. -Hee-jun is going to do it.
I'll talk to him and make sure he does.
Failing to meet the schedule also counts as a breach of contract.
Go away.
You can relax now.
Sun-kyu is going to do it.
-Do what? -What else?
Director Byun's new film.
I told him shooting starts in three weeks,
and he said yes right away.
It's done.
I've sorted everything out, so you don't have to worry anymore.
If you really want to thank me…
Fine. I'll let you buy me beef.
-Are you kidding me? -What?
Do you really think Sun-kyu is suited for that movie?
Why not?
What's wrong with him?
The film doesn't suit his image at all.
-You must be kidding me. -His image…
That's what you think.
The shooting starts next month.
Hee-jun wants to bail out and Sun-kyu is up for it.
Isn't it obvious that Sun-kyu should do it?
Did you not read the synopsis?
The character is macho on the outside but soft on the inside.
Only Hee-jun can pull this off.
Then again, you just work like a machine and only concern yourself with schedules.
You have no vision and no goals. You do everything half-heartedly.
Like a machine? Half-heartedly?
You think I do this half-heartedly?
Take what happened with Yeo-jeong and her role.
Why are you bringing that up?
Anyway, I'm different from you. I never quit once I start.
I'll make sure Hee-jun does this film. You go talk to Sun-kyu.
It's not that I changed my mind.
I just think it was rash of me.
If you start another film right away, it might affect your health negatively.
I get what you mean.
You're worried about me.
You little punk.
Let's talk more later. I'm due on set now.
All right. I'll take care of it then.
Hello?
Man, I'm tired.
What's bothering you now?
Jin-hyeok.
Do you think I work half-heartedly without any goals or plans?
You can be honest with me.
A little, to be frank.
But nothing goes as planned in this line of work anyway.
Not a day goes by without an accident.
Don't take what Ms. Chun said to heart.
Also, I don't think there's an agent
who's more dedicated to their clients than you are.
Jin-hyeok.
Emergency meeting.
Wine bar on the 13th floor of Roel Hotel. 8 p.m.
You can leave the funeral to us.
You must still be shaken up.
I appreciate it.
I called this meeting
to inform you of news concerning the company.
I've inherited my late husband's shares,
so I'm legally in charge of the company.
But I'm not interested in running it.
Then what would you like to do?
I'll have to find someone who will run the company in my place.
So I'm thinking of selling the company.
I heard a few actors had already left after my husband's death.
I think I should sell the company before things get any worse.
Who are you planning to sell it to?
I'm not sure.
Whoever makes the highest bid, I guess.
You can't do that.
Mr. Wang built this company from scratch.
He went through a lot to make it this big.
You can't hand it over to a stranger.
Then you could buy it yourself.
I've already made up my mind, so take it or leave it.
We'll buy it.
We'll buy…
all of Mr. Wang's shares.
"We"?
Who do you mean by that?
What do you mean, we'll buy the company?
It's not impossible.
Ms. Jang and I own about 20 percent of the shares.
We'll buy as many shares as we can to protect the company.
It's not like I have kids to support or anything.
All I need is space for my plants and a retirement plan.
What about you two?
How much can you pitch in?
My parents left me their apartment when they moved out of the city.
-If I put that up as collateral… -Have you lost your mind?
Listen.
You might think it'll be fine as long as the company ends up in good hands,
but we might end up being acquired by a larger company.
Then it's the end for Method Entertainment.
Are you okay with that?
I'll chip in.
We have to protect the company.
You don't have to join us if you don't want to, Ms. Chun.
I'm not forcing you.
Kim Jung-don, come to your senses.
Don't play into his game.
He's just trying to use us so he can become the CEO.
What's so wrong with that?
What?
I don't care who becomes CEO as long as we can keep the company.
You see, I don't have any goals or plans
unlike a certain someone.
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"Hi."
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"The first time always is."
THE FIRST TIME ALWAYS IS
DO YOU MEET PEOPLE HERE OFTEN?
"Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no."
I'M LOOKING FOR A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP, RATHER THAN JUST A FLING
I don't want anything serious.
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Nice.
HI. I LOVE YOUR PICTURE. YOU'RE TOTALLY MY TYPE.
YOU LOOK GREAT TOO
I'D LOVE TO SEE YOU IN PERSON
WANT TO MEET UP?
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
PINETREE86: ARE YOU STILL THERE? HELLO?
"You want to come over?"
Shoot.
Damn it.
PINETREE86: HELLO? STORMYJANE83: YOU WANT TO COME OVER?
I KNOW WE'RE ONLINE, BUT JUST IGNORING ME?
HOW ABOUT AN APOLOGY?
You should've given up when I stopped replying to you.
I hate pathetic, pushy losers like you,
so never talk to me again.
-Welcome. -Hello.
Hi.
-A double shot espresso, please. -Sure.
Why do you look so tired?
Who did you spend the night with?
I stayed up all night looking into loans.
Are you really going to do as Director Ma said?
Will you be okay?
Just like you, I stayed up all night racking my brain over it.
To figure out if it would be okay to put all my money into the company.
When I was in my twenties and naive,
I got on the wrong side of the TV station's dance director,
and Mr. Wang…
I mean…
Tae-ja took me under his wing.
Method Entertainment
is a legacy, home, and family
that he left behind.
Jung-don wants to replace Lee Hee-jun with Jin Sun-kyu?
Hee-jun will go nuts if he finds out Sun-kyu got the offer.
What?
Don't you know about Sun-kyu and Hee-jun?
What do you mean?
The two of them used to compete for Mr. Wang's attention.
What? That's absurd.
It's true.
Was it 15 years ago?
Mr. Wang heard a rumor about this amazing stage actor
and went to see him.
That's where he saw Hee-jun.
I know that much.
Mr. Wang offered him a contract right away, didn't he?
But it turned out that the rumored actor
wasn't actually Hee-jun.
What?
No way.
That's right. It was Jin Sun-kyu.
You know they were both in Ganda Theater Company, right?
Hee-jun happened to have filled in for Sun-kyu, who was sick that day.
As you know, Sun-kyu got his breakthrough much later than Hee-jun.
Mr. Wang felt he was responsible and paid extra attention to Sun-kyu.
You know how it is.
Actors get anxious and jealous when they think their agent
seems to care more about another actor.
Anyway…
there's always been a strange tension between the two of them.
Whoever gets the role,
neither of them should know that the other got the offer.
What are you doing?
I just remembered that I needed to be somewhere.
I'll see you at the office.
We appreciate it but we do not accept wreaths.
Thank you.
This is Method Entertainment.
It's Ilsan Funeral Home. The casket will be borne out at 7 a.m.
Thank you.
This is Method Entertainment.
These were piled in the mailbox…
Give me your name, and I'll send it to you again.
-Yes. -Hee-sun, I know you're busy,
but can you help me?
I'll call you back.
How can I help?
These are film contracts and profiles of our new actors.
Could you give them to the courier later? I have to run.
Profiles of new actors?
They're for Director Yoon Jong-bin,
so please take good care of them.
Hee-jun!
Hee-jun.
I'm sorry.
I return to the Buddha with sincerity.
I return to Buddha's laws with sincerity.
I have sinned by living without asking
where I came from and where I am headed,
thus I bow in repentance.
I have sinned by living without asking
who I am and where my true self is headed,
thus I bow in repentance.
I've never seen anyone fall asleep
-during their 108 bows. -Hee-jun.
Why are you being a nuisance here?
I'm sorry about the other day.
No, I should be the one to apologize for changing my mind so suddenly.
I'll talk to the director and the production company
and apologize to them.
I already talked to them.
-You did? -Yes.
What did they say?
When I explained your situation to them,
they understood, so you don't have to worry.
That's a relief.
-Director Byun must have been startled. -Yes, a bit.
But you know how things are.
The show must go on whatever happens.
You did well.
This is confidential, but the role you were going to play
will be offered to Sun-kyu.
-Sun-kyu? -Yes.
It turns out Mr. Wang was debating
whether he should give the role to you or Sun-kyu.
I see.
Luckily, he's free to do it.
He's perfect for the role in some ways.
I haven't told him yet,
but I'm sure he'll be thrilled.
I didn't know Mr. Wang considered Sun-kyu too.
Hee-jun wants to do the film again?
-Yes. -How?
I let him in on the scoop
saying that Sun-kyu might play the role if he doesn't.
I sparked his competitive spirit to motivate my despondent client.
Now, that's what I call great mental support.
I'm starting to hate you.
Jung-don, didn't I tell you?
Unlike you, I can overcome anything if I put my mind to it.
Hey.
What are you going to tell Sun-kyu now?
Well? Do you need my help?
Do you?
Come in.
-Sun-kyu. -Hello.
I just talked to Director Byun Young-joo.
She said…
she was excited to work with me.
She's absolutely thrilled!
But it doesn't seem like you told her about me yet.
Right?
Why not? Were you worried about my health?
Jung-don.
I really appreciate your concern.
I'll do my absolute best on this film.
You have my word. Thank you.
-Thank you so much. -No problem.
Really!
What will people say when they find out?
Two actors in the same agency competing for a role?
-I was only trying to help. -I didn't ask for your help.
Why meddle in other people's business?
That's why you never get anywhere.
That role belongs to Hee-jun, so make Sun-kyu give it up!
If you're so great, why don't you do it instead?
-You said you don't need my help. -Okay, I will. So stay out of it!
This isn't about Hee-jun.
You're doing this because you don't want to lose to me.
You selfish brat.
You only care about yourself.
What?
This is why Mr. Wang brought Director Ma instead of making you the director.
Try being kind.
And you want a kid? I already feel sorry for that kid.
-It's my child, so mind your own business. -But it's my sperm.
I'm not giving them up, so forget it.
Don't ever ask for them again!
I don't need your sperm anyway!
What brings you here?
Has Ms. Chun already left?
She left a while ago.
That's bad.
I have to speak in a Busan dialect for my next audition,
and Ms. Chun promised to send me a recording of a local.
But I haven't gotten any emails, and she won't pick up.
Let me try calling her.
Sure.
Just a second.
Your call could not be connected. Please leave a message after…
She's not picking up.
Too bad. I'll call her again later.
Bye.
Okay.
Wait!
I…
happen to be from Busan.
"One blueberry smoothie, please."
"Blueberry smoothie."
Try "smoothie" again.
Hold on. I'm getting confused too.
I really can't tell the difference.
I guess I'll be failing this audition too.
Then…
I'll make a recording and send it to you.
Think of it as a song and memorize it.
-Really? -Yes.
Thank you so much.
Then let me buy you dinner.
As a thank you.
Sure. That sounds good.
Seriously, I've auditioned more than 50 times this year.
My mom said I should quit if I fail this one too.
Does she not like you being an actor?
-Yes. She despises it. -I see.
My job choice wasn't welcome either.
By your mom?
What?
Yes.
I want to prove that I can do it,
but it's not easy.
Cheers.
-In my opinion, -Yes?
you'll be an amazing agent.
How do you know that?
I have a sixth sense.
Really?
When I first saw you, this thought hit me.
"She'll be a great agent."
"I hope I get to work with an agent like her in the future."
I'll think about it if you pass this audition.
-That's a promise. -Of course.
Now, try that line again.
"Blueberry smoothie."
-"Blueberry smoothie." -No.
Each syllable is a different pitch.
"Blueberry smoothie."
-"Blueberry…" -No.
"Blueberry."
-"Blueberry." -"Blue."
-"Blue."
"Blue."
-"Blue." -"Blue…"
Did you get home late last night?
You should cut down on your drinking.
MR. WANG
Did you fight with Jung-don again?
How can you two still be at it for over ten years?
You did great wrapping up the project.
Take care of yourself, Jane.
You shouldn't skip any meals.
And be careful driving at night.
Get some rest tomorrow.
MANAGER CHUN JANE
Here.
This way, please.
Why do we have to keep a schedule for visitors to the funeral?
We have no choice.
The higher-ups don't want Sun-kyu and Hee-jun to meet each other.
-How is it going? -Hello.
Nice to see you.
JIN SUN-KYU
You shouldn't say that at a funeral.
Keep up the good work.
Where have you been?
Mr. Jin Sun-kyu just arrived.
-Already? -But the problem is…
Mr. Lee Hee-jun is already here.
What?
-Where is he? -Over there.
Jung-don.
I'm here.
Sun-kyu. I thought you were coming later.
Plans got canceled, so I came early.
-I see. -Let's go in.
This room is too crowded. Let's go to another room.
-Should we? -That way.
-There really are so many people here. -I know.
Hold on. That's Hee-jun over there.
Let's sit with them.
Why don't you say hi to the others first?
-I haven't seen him in so long. Let's go. -Really?
-Hee-jun. -Hey.
Hey, Sun-kyu.
Fancy seeing you here.
It's been so long.
When did he get here?
-Perfect timing. -Is that so?
-How have you been? -I just got here.
I see.
-Have a seat. -Okay.
-I'm glad you made it. -My plans got canceled.
-Have you been well? -Yes.
-What about you? -It's the same for me.
I'll have soda.
I actually talked about you with Jung-don yesterday.
You did? What about me?
-It was nothing serious. -That you work too much.
I scolded Jung-don for overworking you.
You're the one who needs a break.
-What? -Your face looks gaunt.
My face?
-What's wrong with it? -Come on.
He's sensitive about what people say about his face.
No, I'm not.
Stop doing that.
He might not look like it,
but he was really popular with girls back in university.
He would gather up all the girls and start talking about acting.
Then the girls would go, "I'm so touched. You're amazing."
Some even cried.
Then he'd be dating one of them.
He's not a looker, but a good talker.
Was I like that? That reminds me.
There was this girl you followed around for a year. Mi-jin, right?
I had no idea she had a thing for me.
Hee-jun kept pestering me,
so I tried really hard to set the two of them up.
I still feel bad for what I did to her.
But I guess it's all in the past now. Isn't it?
You must be free now that you're done shooting.
No, I'm starting a new film.
You are? So am I.
What film is it?
My gosh, Hee-jun.
I'm sorry but you have a meeting with the production company.
I had a meeting today?
Yes. We have to go now. Let's come back tomorrow.
-I'm sorry, Sun-kyu. -No problem.
Gosh, but I'm not done eating.
We should go too. It's crowded.
-Let's do that. -Okay.
-Let's go. -Let's go too.
-Let's head out. -Nice running into you.
Hey.
-Hello. -Thank you for accepting the role.
Mr. Kim played a big role in this.
It's an honor to take part in such a great film.
-I really admire Director Byun-- -Director Byun Young-joo?
Hee-jun, the thing is…
It's a shame we can't work together, but I hope we'll get another chance.
-I hope we do well. -Thank you.
-Wait. What's going on here? -I'm sorry.
-I thought I had that part. -I was working on it. Let's talk outside.
-Let's go. I was… -Hold on.
-Did I steal his role? -It's not like that.
I can't do that to him. I can't steal his role.
Sun-kyu, it's not like that.
You didn't steal anything. You were their second choice.
No wonder.
You should've come clean with me.
I'm sorry, Sun-kyu.
I'll give it up.
Hee-jun should take the role.
-That's that then. -Sun-kyu, what are you talking about?
-It was mine to start with. -I get it.
I'm sure you'll do a great job.
I believe in you, Hee-jun.
Sun-kyu, didn't you hear me?
You were my replacement.
You're offended, aren't you? Stop pretending to be okay with it.
I'm not pretending. I mean it, Hee-jun.
-Don't be such a hypocrite. -Stop, Hee-jun.
Isn't he ridiculous?
You said you prefer small but meaningful films
to blockbusters with star directors
but look at what you're doing now.
Then why did you do Space Sweepers?
-You wanted to make it big too! -That's enough. Let's go.
Hee-jun.
You're too greedy.
What?
Take a look.
He dragged all the dishes close to himself.
Your greed even shows in your acting.
Let's leave the acting out of this.
You always try to stand out.
Hee-jun.
Let's put being good people before being good actors.
Do you think this is what Tae-ja wanted?
-See that? -Yes.
He spits on your face with his patronizing.
That's his true nature.
You're all being fooled by him, see?
-That's enough. -It makes you upset, doesn't it?
-Hit me. Go on. -No.
-Hee-jun! -I know you want to.
-You're upset. -Stop!
-You should stop. -Don't do this!
-You're pissed, right? -Stop!
-Hit me! -Stop.
-I said, stop. -Let's go.
I'm greedy?
Who are you to judge my acting?
Please. Let's go, Hee-jun!
Do you think Mi-jin liked you because of your acting?
She doesn't care about people's looks.
She does care about looks, you punk!
Don't speak that way about her!
Sun-kyu.
She loved how I looked.
-I apologize. Enjoy your meal. -Wait.
-Sun-kyu. -I won't let this slide.
You want to do the film?
Yes. I'm going to do it. I'm doing it no matter what.
What? I'm greedy?
What's wrong with an actor wanting to stand out?
Of course, I do. Wouldn't it be strange if I didn't?
Tell the director I'm doing it.
Call her right now and schedule a meeting.
I'm never going to see that guy again.
How dare he bring up Mi-jin in front of me!
Damn it.
What are you talking about?
Why are you so surprised?
I'm doing Director Byun's film.
-You said you were going to give it up. -No. I won't. I can't.
Seriously? I'm a hypocrite?
Do you think so too?
That's how he must have always thought of me, right?
I'm sure that's not it.
Let me set this straight. Mi-jin did care about people's looks.
Seriously.
I should've gotten a nose job before The Outlaws.
-I was so heartbroken over her. -Mi-jin cared about looks, got that?
-Lee Hee-jun. Jab. -Sun-kyu.
-I'm just so angry. -Calm down.
-Why am I so worked up? -Come on, Sun-kyu.
How could you let this happen?
I'm running around trying to save the company,
and the two of you…
When we get back to the office, we'll see which one of you is responsible.
Got that?
Should we ask the director to make the movie in two parts?
Maybe we should split the director in half.
What would Mr. Wang have done?
"Gosh, whatever."
"Just cast both of them." That's what he'd say.
Right.
Then we'd run around cleaning up the mess.
Next, Actor Jin Sun-kyu will share a few words.
LIFE AS TRANSIENT AS DEW
I remember what Mr. Wang told me
when we first met.
"I'm not sure if you'll become a star,
but I do know one thing for sure."
"You're an irreplaceable actor."
I promised him then
that I'd repay his trust
within ten years.
I'm not sure if I kept my promise,
but what I do know is that Mr. Wang Tae-ja
was an irreplaceable agent.
He was kind,
humane…
and had nothing but love and respect for his actors.
What would Mr. Wang say if he saw you spoiling everyone's mood?
Right.
Mr. Wang was always cheerful,
so I'd like to say goodbye to him in a cheerful way
by singing his favorite song.
Please, sing along if you know the song.
Goodbye, Tae-ja.
Do you remember?
The vow we made
In the empty classroom
After our graduation ceremony
-That we would… -That we would come back
-To this place in ten years -To this place in ten years
-And show each other -And show each other
-How far we've come -How far we've come
Youth isn't enough
To get by in this world
-I sometimes get upset -I sometimes get upset
At how shameful and weak I am
-But wherever I am -But wherever I am
-You always have my back -You always have my back
-And give me the strength -And give me the strength
-To get back on my feet again -To get back on my feet again
-I can smile thanks to you -I can smile thanks to you
-Even though we now walk -Even though we now walk
-Different paths in the world -Different paths in the world
-Will you ever be -Will you ever be
-Able to forget our hopeful promise -Able to forget our hopeful promise
-That we should always dream -That we should always dream
-The promise we made when we were younger -The promise we made when we were younger
-Will soon bring us together -Will soon bring us together
-I will show up in front of you -I will show up in front of you
-As a friend -As a friend
-You can be truly proud of -You can be truly proud of
I'm sorry, Sun-kyu.
-I'm sorry. -I'm sorry too.
Let's not fight anymore.
Tae-ja…
I'm sorry.
Thank you, Mr. Wang.
Hee-jun and I will remain good friends, so don't worry.
So, you're saying
I should cast both Jin Sun-kyu and Lee Hee-jun?
-Yes. -Yes.
That's just ridiculous.
Just hear me out.
A poor stage actor ends up conning
another poor stage actor.
Instead of a romance between a man and a woman,
it'll be a romance between two men.
Think about it.
Changing the gender removes the problem that's been bothering you.
You said the other day
that you were worried the romance was too conventional.
You should've seen Sun-kyu and Hee-jun together.
Their chemistry was out of this world.
It won't be easy changing the plot.
-It takes a lot of work. -No, wait.
Two men in love.
A passionate romance between Sun-kyu and Hee-jun.
What?
It's progressive. This might work.
How did you come up with such a brilliant idea?
There's a reason they're called Method.
They know the method to make a film fun and successful.
Just give me one month.
No, not even that long. Just give me two weeks.
From Monday to Friday, just two weeks.
I'll come up with something never-before-seen.
Something truly unconventional.
I'll bring you something that's totally new.
What about the costs?
We can't afford both of them.
I'll take care of that.
I'll take responsibility and work out the actors' fees.
Good job.
You did great too.
Should we celebrate at my place?
That sounds good.
-I have some wine. -Mr. Kim.
The film studio just called.
They asked whose name should appear first in the movie.
It's obviously Hee-jun.
Come on. They both play lead roles.
Hee-jun made his debut first. Go with Hee-jun.
Sun-kyu made his stage debut first and is older.
-This isn't a play. It doesn't count. -Well--
-But-- -Is this a play?
-It isn't. -Right?
Get a grip, will you?
-How about simultaneously? -What? That's ridiculous.
-Have their names appear together. -Get out.
Both--
They can appear simultaneously.
This is what Mr. Wang did when there was cause for celebration.
Shall we drink on his behalf tonight?
Here.
-Good job. -Thank you.
All done.
Hello.
I haven't seen you around.
I'm Director Ma Tae-oh's wife.
-I see. I'm-- -Honey.
I didn't know you were coming.
You haven't had enough sleep because of the funeral.
I thought you'd be too tired to drive, so I came to pick you up.
You didn't have to.
Eun-gyul kept me company on the way.
Dad.
-Hey. -What should we have for dinner?
-You'll be joining us, right? -Sure.
Hi.
You two know each other?
She's a new agent and also a friend.
But your last name is Ko.
Didn't I tell you?
Ko Eun-gyul is my stage name. My real last name is Ma.
Ma Eun-gyul.
If she's your friend, why don't we invite her to dinner?
Is that okay?
-Well… -What do you say?
-Sure. -No, I…
I have a lot to do. Sorry.
Hyun-joo.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Why didn't you tell me that Director Ma was your dad?
Is that so important?
Is there a problem with him being my dad?
Listen.
Just ignore me from this moment on. Please.
Why?
-Did my dad scold you or something? -That's not it.
Then why are you doing this?
Just because.
Let's just remain strangers.
Please.
How do you know Eun-gyul?
-Well… -What's going on between you two?
-We're just friends. -Just friends?
I was helping him with his audition. I had no idea he was your son.
You expect me to believe that?
Stay away from him.
Don't you dare mess with my family,
or I'm going to make you pay.
What about me?
What am I if not family?
BEHIND EVERY STAR
Special tax investigation?
That means someone ratted us out to the National Tax Service.
-Have we met? -Would you like a hint?
It's been a while since I've seen such a good script.
It's so much fun!
If you drop out, Hyo-rim will have to as well.
I just want to be myself.
I have a favor to ask.
This is So Hyun-joo, the one I told you about.
How about we skip the movie and head out?
Who are you? What's your relationship with Director Ma?
Get it together if you want to save the company.
What do you think about coming to Star Media?
-What are the terms? -Method Entertainment's actors.
Subtitle translation by: Min-jin Kim