BEHIND EVERY STAR
EPISODE 5
My lady.
My lady?
Good grief.
Why won't you stick to the script?
What do you mean?
We'd be done if you went along.
It doesn't say you're to push me!
It's there in the actions. "Passionately approaches."
Damn it, my head hurts.
Director.
Hurry over. Good grief.
-What's wrong? -I mean, I am…
I'm the daughter of the richest man in Gyeongseong.
And he's just a rickshaw driver.
How can a rickshaw driver treat a noble like this?
It's so crude.
People may really take you for a spoiled noble.
You're dying to be treated like a star actress.
Ho-san.
Can we please try to be more graceful?
You keep pushing and pulling me as you like.
Are you trying to show off how strong you are?
Good grief.
You've changed so much.
I can't do this.
Those are my words!
Goodness. Good grief.
-One second. -Forget it.
She's leaving the scene.
Oh Na-ra refuses to shoot!
-You've changed with popularity! -Shut the hell up!
What was that?
-Hold on, let go. Are you cussing at me? -No, wait.
Do it. Go on.
What did you say? Go ahead.
How much do we have left?
-We still have a lot left to shoot. -Hey, what was that?
-What do we do? -Are you mocking me?
For goodness' sake.
Hey! Where's their agent?
You're up.
I have to get to work. Get dressed.
A few more minutes.
MANAGER KIM JUNG-DON
Wait, I need to see my phone.
Hey, Jung-don.
-Why weren't you picking up? -Sorry.
Won-jae just called. The set is a huge mess right now.
Ho-san and Na-ra kept on fighting,
so all filming came to a halt.
What's with them?
Anyway, about Mr. Lee Sang-uk.
What about him?
The embezzlement info we saw related to Mr. Wang.
Right.
After seeing that, I've lost my appetite.
What if our company is ruined?
Hey, look at that punk.
What? Why is he here?
Does he live nearby?
Man, what an awful start to the day.
I miss you already.
Good grief.
Happy birthday, daughter.
Did you get the seaweed soup?
Are you doing well?
I'm doing well. Everything is well.
So Hyun-joo.
I'll call you later.
Here. Take this.
What's this?
A birthday present.
It's for actor Kim Soo-ro,
so give it to Ms. Chun when she gets in.
What's that? A present? What's the occasion?
There is no occasion.
-We don't have any lines. -You don't?
Well, I do.
-I'm in a scene with Park Ho-san. -Gosh.
-This is bad. -What is?
If you make a blooper while acting out a line,
you'll be in hot water.
Yes, I had a scene with Ho-san during Pegasus Market.
I felt so pressured that my mind went blank.
I can still feel it.
Gosh, good luck.
Can we start eating?
Give us a moment.
What are we having?
-It's Park Ho-san! -Stir-fried pork?
-Turn slowly. -I hope it's stir-fried pork tomorrow.
Ho-san, Ms. Oh is on standby.
She has to leave before two o'clock to shoot a variety show.
Tell her to wait.
We have to eat to work. She's not the only one who's busy.
-Tell her to wait a moment. -She always makes me wait.
-Hello. -Yes, hello.
You're the maid.
Yes.
-Are you Maid One or Two? -I'm Maid Three.
Then you have a scene with me.
-Yes, tomorrow. Scene 60. -Right.
It's such an honor.
It's nothing.
I'm with Method Entertainment too.
Really? My agency?
I see.
I didn't know.
You must be nervous.
Yes, very much.
You'll get used to it soon after being on set a few times.
She'll leave if you don't come.
Tell her to go. She does everything she wants,
but she can't wait 30 minutes for me to eat?
She always books everything according to her schedule.
What does she think…
Shall we rehearse the lines for tomorrow?
-Really? -Yes, let me see it.
I would be grateful.
We're with the same agency. I can do that much.
Shall we?
You're nothing but a rickshaw driver.
How dare you speak like that to my lady?
You clearly look like a servant.
That's all…
You're good.
Your lines were spot on.
I almost thought you meant it.
You must've practiced a lot.
-See you tomorrow. -Okay.
Go ahead and eat. I have a scene to shoot.
Goodbye.
We're on our way. Standby.
If it's for you, my lady,
I do not care what happens to my insignificant life.
But if you fall in danger because of me,
I can't…
This is driving me insane.
I can't work like this.
Did you think this would work?
Are you testing my acting skills?
-When is Na-ra returning? -In about four hours.
-How many hours? -Four.
She's an actress!
How can an actress shoot a variety show in the middle of shooting a movie?
How does that make sense?
I'm not doing it. I'm done too. See you in four hours.
-I'm done. Let's do it when Na-ra's back. -Wait. Ho-san.
No, tell Na-ra to wait four hours once she gets back.
Ho-san.
Darn it.
Hey, Assistant Director.
Never mind. This must be hard on you too.
Let go of me, damn it.
-We're here. -Ho-san.
Great work, everyone. Damn it.
Ho-san.
Hey. What happened?
I don't know why he's like that.
They fight whenever they see each other.
I'm stuck in the middle going crazy.
All right. Get some rest in the car.
Great work.
Na-ra, welcome back.
-Hey. -Hi.
It's no use if you came to get us to make up.
That man lacks the basics.
-Okay? -Basics?
Hey.
You know I try extra hard because I don't want people
looking down on me just because I majored in dance.
Of course, Na-ra.
But Ho-san never analyzes his characters.
His character is a romantic rickshaw driver.
But he's acting like some ignorant, vulgar savage.
I thought he was a theater major.
I wonder why. Did he lose his touch?
Maybe he's doing that on purpose to make you stand out more.
As if.
Ho-san was thrilled to be cast alongside you.
He watched all your work too.
Why would he do that?
Na-ra, I checked with the production on my way here.
The rough edit is already good. You look great in it.
You'll be so proud once this premieres.
-They said I look good? -Yes.
You've worked so hard until now. Hang in there, okay?
Fine.
I'm still her senior,
but she always tells me off in front of the crew.
She must think she's really a lady of noble blood.
And her performance?
One time, the director asked her to improvise a little more in the lead.
Do you know what she said?
"It's raining right now."
"The sky must be crying in my place."
Crying, my foot. Is she some teenager? It's just rain.
Are you even listening?
Right. So? What happened?
-Forget it. I was talking to myself. -I was listening.
So Na-ra tells you off and stuff?
Exactly. I play a rickshaw driver, so she thinks I actually am one.
One time, she forgot her lines and needed the script,
so I gave her mine. But she held it like this
as if I had germs, saying "Oh, my."
Your damn phone keeps ringing. Just reply right now.
I'm sorry. I'll set it to silent.
No, just reply now.
No, don't mind me. It's fine.
It's a guy. I don't want you to blame me for your break up.
Just reply right now.
Can I?
Just ten seconds.
What does he do?
What?
He's an office worker.
I can tell by your face that you're serious about this one.
At first, I thought he wasn't my type.
But it's really odd.
I keep getting drawn to him.
Once I opened up the door to my heart,
I began to see his charms
and I got carried away and fell for him.
Those are the good times.
Ho-san, you should try to open the door to your heart.
Open it wide.
You two were close like real siblings
up until you two were in My Mister.
Exactly. We were so close back then.
JOO HA-MIN AND LEE OK-JA ARE 99.9999 PERCENT RELATED
How?
How could you fool me like this?
Ha-min, Mom is sorry.
-Let me explain. -Enough! That's enough!
Ha-min.
Don't say you're my mom.
Ha-min, don't do that. Stop it.
I'll…
I'll no longer call you my mom.
Because…
Because you're…
my father!
Ha-min.
Listen to me, Ha-min.
Ha-min.
Do you need an explanation?
But you can't suddenly kill off the most popular character on the show.
You just saw him.
What will you do about his poor acting?
Even my husband began to laugh out loud at Youngtak's awful performance.
It was humiliating!
-Please calm down. -I need to get rid of him from my show!
I want to kill him off right away,
but I'm letting you know beforehand because he's with you.
Joo Ha-min…
I'll kill him no matter what!
Send some abalone to the writer's office.
"Ms. Kang, I'm sorry. I will strive to be better from now on."
"From Youngtak." And "Joo Ha-min" in parentheses.
-It's important. So make it look good. -Yes, sir.
Oh, no.
The rumors of Youngtak dropping out must be true.
Tell me about it.
Director Ma must be worried sick again.
He's become quite worn out lately.
My mom will be so disappointed.
She's the vice president of Youngtak's fan club in Busan.
She loves him so much that she watches all the reruns.
Should I leak that Youngtak might leave the drama to her?
If his fans protest, we might be able to stop him from getting kicked off.
What is it?
I mean, your idea was just so adorable.
Do you
have to go?
Once this rain stops,
I must leave.
I'm sorry.
Okay, good.
Yes, keep going.
Please don't cry because of someone like me.
-What are you doing? -What?
Why did you wipe my tears?
Because I told you not to cry.
I couldn't get into this, so I had to force myself to cry.
-Why did you do that? -I was sticking to the script.
I'm telling you not to cry so I should be wiping it.
-Why wouldn't I? -No good. Cut.
It's not in the direction!
Do actors only act out the directions?
Would it say, "Say goodbye, then wave the right hand ten times"?
What are you screaming for?
-Enough. -I know you wiped it on purpose!
You know it's hard for me to cry because of my dry eyes!
Then you should carry artificial tears!
It's your fault!
-You call yourself an actor? -What else would I be?
-That's enough. -I'm going to kill him.
-Assistant Director. -Yes, sir.
Don't touch me!
-Are you here on a picnic? -What? Get back here!
Get back here. You!
Good grief, the set is a huge mess.
-Come here, you jerk! -Should I go?
-You jerk! -Let them be.
-Come here. Don't stop me! -Let's see who wins.
You were really good.
-Really? -I was surprised.
Keep it up.
-Mr. Kim! -Hee-sun.
He's a manager from my agency. I'm with Method Entertainment.
He must be here to root for me.
-Yes, hello. -Hello.
-So? Are you nervous? -A little.
-I met Ho-san a moment ago. -And?
He saw me do my lines
and complimented me!
-Really? -Yes.
-Ho-san did? -Yes.
See? I told you not to worry.
Don't get nervous and act naturally.
-Okay? -Okay.
One second.
-Hello. -Hello?
Oh, that?
One second. Let me ask my agency.
Do I get tickets for the film preview?
Yes, sure.
I can get one or two tickets.
Hee-sun, I'll get going.
Good luck later. You got this!
Goodbye. Bye.
Park Ho-san?
I saw him. I said hi to him too.
Yes.
So I thought about this from a fan's perspective.
People love that drama because of Youngtak, right?
The main viewers are housewives.
So what I mean is that we should mobilize Youngtak's fans as a group.
So what? You want to threaten the writer?
That's it.
They can protest in front of the writer's studio.
-But… -This actually happened overseas.
What is this?
Are people throwing feces at the window?
That's disgusting!
Are you trying to be funny?
Stop talking nonsense and go help Soo-hyun.
She's having a tough time scheduling her nanny.
Yes, sir.
That's gross.
Throwing feces?
Agents, how do you think this film will turn out?
I think it'll flop.
That can't happen. You know we invested in this film too.
Hang in there, Director.
Do you know
how many days we are behind right now?
The kiss scene has to be tomorrow due to other reschedulings.
Goodness, tomorrow night is…
-We will manage to do our best. -Yes.
Assistant Director.
-Hey, Assistant Director. -Yes?
The kiss scene?
It will turn out unbelievable, don't you think?
We'll persuade them so that the kiss scene will look great.
Don't worry.
Anyway, you two are responsible.
If we can't shoot the scene tomorrow,
I'm done with this film.
Got it?
So should we reschedule?
Go away. Leave me alone!
Goodbye.
Is the kiss scene necessary?
You can't take out the kiss scene in a romantic film.
And you okayed it when you read the script.
I thought it'd be fine back then.
But look at how Ho-san is behaving. How can I get in the mood to do it?
A kiss scene isn't a big deal.
Just let your lips collide,
mix up what's inside your mouth, and move your head around.
That's all you need to do.
Ho-san, just think of this as an action scene.
Can't we film this symbolically and indirectly?
What's indirect and symbolic?
You know, it's a kiss scene
so the lips are about to meet,
but right before they do, the camera pans
to two birds mating.
This isn't a film from the '80s.
Then another one. Our lips are coming together.
And right before our lips meet,
a woodpecker is seen on a tree,
-hitting its head. -I feel small when I'm before her,
like an insignificant actor who can't act.
Goodness, what are you saying, Ho-san?
Among the actors in their fifties, you're the coolest and the sexiest.
Among their fifties?
You got this!
Can they really do the kiss scene tomorrow?
They aren't kids.
We barely persuaded them. Who knows what might happen tomorrow.
Let's eat first. I'll see you in 15 minutes.
Yes, okay. All right. I'll let them know.
Okay.
-Ms. Chun. -What is it?
The Legal Team read over the contract and sent it to you via email.
They want you to check.
Okay, I'll do that.
-And Hyun-joo… -Yes?
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Later, Jin-hyeok and I--
Yes, later, put the script together and email it to me. I'll be reading it.
Bye.
My gosh!
Come on in.
How did you know I was here?
I checked your receipts.
Method Entertainment rented out the second and fifth floors for the staff.
And my room number?
I asked one of the employees.
I told them I was from the National Tax Service.
You're not joining me?
Aren't you happy to see me?
Sang-uk, I'm not here to play. I'm here to work.
You can't barge in without telling me…
My hands are full with things happening on set,
and Jung-don and I are meeting over dinner.
You're eating dinner with him?
Of course, we're on a business trip.
Jane.
Wait, Jane.
Sang-uk.
Oh, no.
Are you okay?
Oh, no.
DO NOT CANCEL YOUNGTAK SAVE JOO HA-MIN
There's the sugar rush I needed.
Hey, Mom.
Yes, it's just as I said before.
I put together this petition.
It's a petition that asks to save Joo Ha-min on the show,
so you can just upload everything I give you on the fansite.
Yes.
Mom, one second.
CHOI JIN-HYEOK
Come out now. What's keeping you?
Does that hurt?
A little lower.
-Here? -Yes, right there. That's good.
What about here?
-That's good. -What about here?
You just slipped. That's all. Don't be a baby.
Why weren't you more careful?
What if you hurt your back badly?
Then I'll have to take responsibility.
I didn't know how to react before.
I've had many guys who followed me around,
but you're the first one who followed me on a business trip.
I came because I missed you.
I told you, didn't I?
It's tough to juggle work and dating.
Don't try so hard at both.
You can do your job as much as you want, Jane.
I can do the dating for you.
When you get busy, I can always come and visit you like this.
Hey.
Yes?
It's me. Let's go eat. Hurry up.
I'm starving.
I'm not feeling well, so I'll stay in.
Then I'll get you some porridge.
There's a porridge place nearby.
-A bowl of tuna porridge? -No!
No, I'll get some air. One second.
Come on out.
-Five, four, three… -I'll be quick.
-two, one. -Will you come back soon?
-Half of one. -Stay right here. I'll be back soon.
I'm starving. Let's go.
At times, I begin to wonder
how well we really know each other.
I mean, apart from work.
What else should we know?
Well, for example,
-you know, our lives. -Sure.
And you know, love and such.
Look at us.
We're so busy looking after actors that we put our lives on hold.
Is this the right thing to do?
Are you happy?
I hope the kiss scene goes well on set tomorrow. I'm worried.
Yes, right.
It's really important. That kiss scene.
But at least for now, let's not talk about work.
-Let's have a sincere conversation -I'm full.
about us…
I'm stuffed. I'm getting sleepy.
-I'm calling it a night, my friend. -What?
You eat up and get going too. Good night.
Okay.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, dear Hyun-joo
Happy birthday to you
Come on, Hyun-joo.
It's not like the world is over.
Are you down because you're 24 now?
Gosh, I am…
One, two…
Goodness.
I'll be 30 soon.
It's not that.
It seems like my birthday was forgotten.
By who?
Someone I earnestly hoped…
would remember.
Who? Make them say happy birthday.
What's the problem?
But it's past midnight.
That's the thing with life
as an agent.
You're so busy celebrating occasions for other people
that it's not easy to celebrate your own.
You end up skipping it altogether when you're busy.
Jin-hyeok.
I won't forget your birthday.
I'll make sure we celebrate.
Okay.
Then let's make sure we celebrate each other's birthdays.
It's a promise.
Promise.
I had lunch with my father today.
He's quite worried about you.
You refused your chance to move to Star Media
to stay with Method whose future looks bleak.
So of course, he's worried.
He was never interested in this field.
Why are you like that when I talk about my father?
He's just worried.
He never approved of what I did.
But he's interested now when I'm about to be ruined.
Forget it. I shouldn't have brought it up.
I have good news, but I'm not telling you.
What is it?
Tell me.
Whatever. I'm not telling.
-I'm going to sleep. -Okay, fine. I'm sorry.
I was wrong. So tell me.
The money to acquire Method Entertainment.
My father will lend it to you.
He said he would do that?
To be exact, I made the offer.
Once we acquire the shares,
you'll become the president of Method Entertainment.
-Hello. -Hello.
-Was your stay all right? -Yes, I slept well.
All right.
Right, sir.
I'll add the extra charge for the single room,
so you can pay at checkout.
Sure.
Wait, extra charge?
Last night, there was one more guest in room 501.
We charge extra as a policy
when there is an additional guest in a single room.
I see.
Extra?
Hey! It's me. Open the door.
I'm still getting ready. Wait.
It's an emergency. Open up now.
Why? What is it?
-I need to poop. -Go to your room!
The housekeeper is there.
Hey!
Hey, the bathroom. Over here.
-My tummy hurts. -It's over here.
Man, Jung-don.
Hey, you had a warm bath? Don't you have a lot of body heat?
-Aren't you going to poop? -It went back inside.
I couldn't sleep at night.
I got hungry while working.
Stop lying. There are two glasses.
I was stressed out at night.
-Get out. I need to pack. -So you ordered it alone, poured it alone,
-and made a toast alone? -Why can't I?
I can't do that.
Hey!
Since when?
It hasn't been long. Since last week.
Why didn't you tell me?
Do I have to report the details of my love life to you?
He's not just anybody. He's the tax investigator.
He's the Grim Reaper who came to take us down.
I thought it through before I did this.
What if you dump him?
He might take it out on the agency.
I'll make sure I won't bring any damage to the company. Don't worry.
As if.
You'll date him as you like, then dump him when he gets needy.
Enough is enough. I'm warning you.
We're in a situation here with the film production,
and you bring a guy here?
I can't believe it.
Actually, since you're already dating him, how about this?
Talk to him so we cough up less money.
What do you call this again?
I know. Business in bed, right?
I'll kill you. You can't blurt just anything.
Say that again. I dare you!
Stop trash-talking Director Ma and try reflecting for once.
The company's in jeopardy and you're doing this?
You're always thirsty for guys!
-Stop the car. -I won't.
Stop the car, Kim Jung-don!
I'm not going with you. Stop the car. Stop it.
Stop it now!
You jerk.
DON'T MESS WITH YOUNGTAK! WHAT IS THE WRITER THINKING?
DO NOT CANCEL YOUNGTAK SAVE JOO HA-MIN
How did you make this?
I picked out one of Youngtak's images
and edited it.
Without reporting it to me?
If I told you first, I thought you would tell me to stop.
I'm sorry.
But it was received quite well.
But isn't it obvious we're behind this?
No, it's impossible to tell.
The petition on the fansite was written by the vice president,
and the one who uploaded it
promised to keep it a secret.
You did quite well for an amateur.
Quite well?
It touches on the emotion, but it's not too much.
Nice job.
Gosh, but still…
Should I take it down?
No.
Let's leave it up for now.
If anything, the TV station will respond.
They're sensitive to viewer responses.
Okay.
Yes, hello?
Yes, I'd like to call a taxi.
Yes, this is Dalsan-ri, Boryeong.
It takes two hours to get here?
Darn it.
Yes, hello?
It's an emergency. I'm badly hurt and bleeding.
Can you come quickly?
I should call 911? Right.
Darn it.
Is this the courier service?
The number you have reached is no longer in service.
Damn it!
Damn you, Kim Jung-don!
Gosh, I'm about to lose it.
-Thank you. -Sure.
-Thank you. -Goodbye.
Hello.
One second.
Your attention, please.
We'll film scenes 44, 52, and 53 when night falls.
So check your scenes, eat dinner,
then be on standby at 7:30 p.m.
-Okay. -Okay.
And in 30 minutes, scene 24. We need the tramps.
So please be ready.
-Okay. -Okay.
Excuse me.
What about scene 60? I thought it was scheduled for today.
Scene 60 was deleted.
What?
How come?
We don't have time to shoot it.
If the scene was unnecessary, it shouldn't have been written.
You can't just delete it like this.
A lot more scenes were deleted this way.
And Park Ho-san also agreed.
So please understand.
Excuse me. Hold on.
Mr. Park Ho-san…
agreed?
Do you think it was because my acting was terrible?
Assistant Director!
-Get back here now! -Yes, I'm coming. One second.
Do you see the green room over there?
You'll find some tramp costumes.
Get changed and come back.
It's a group scene, but your face will still be on camera.
Behind my neck.
Goodness, aren't you here early?
An actress needs a lot of preparation.
Okay, now. Please sit in the back seat of the car,
gaze longingly into each other's eyes, then kiss.
Just close your eyes and get it over with in one take.
Okay.
I'm only continuing to work here because they're such amazing actors.
Man, I'm never working with them again.
They're so frustrating.
Excuse me, Assistant Director. Isn't that car really old?
I can't deal with bugs.
"I can't deal with bugs."
You and your darn lisp.
I said it since you're such a fan of Prison Playbook.
Is that your only hit show?
-Do you have many hit shows? -I have lots.
My Mister. Sky whatever.
The Sixth Sense, Alchemy of Souls.
I was in My Mister with you, and…
Ho-san, let's begin.
We'll begin the shoot! We'll be shooting the kiss scene!
Please focus!
Quiet on set!
It's cramped in here. Go away.
You have plenty of space.
The camera is fixed here.
-Did you bathe in perfume? -I'm so sick of this. Are we ready?
-I feel nauseous. -Yes.
That's because you used that cheap mouth spray.
Cheap?
It smells awful.
Let's go.
Okay.
What? Hold it back.
Hold it back, I tell you.
No!
That was disgusting. So gross.
I'm sorry. One more take.
Why did you spit on my face?
It was because of your perfume.
Darn it. Director!
Look what they're doing right now.
These two grown adults.
In your opinion, does this look like
a heartbreaking kiss scene that transcends social statuses of the era?
I'll show them myself how a kiss scene is done.
Please sit.
Should I? Should I go over and show them?
-You go over there -Didn't we agree on this?
and show them how a kiss scene should be.
Sorry?
How am I supposed to…
Then should I?
Yes, sir.
Goodness, seriously.
Please do this for us.
If we don't finish this scene today, we're all going to die.
I'm sorry. I'll stay focused.
I'm sorry. I'll do a good job.
Let's do another take!
-Now, let's do this, okay? -Yes.
Let's go.
Let's begin.
A spider.
-Stop screwing with me. -I mean it.
Stay still. It's coming down.
Where is it?
Hey, forget it. We're done. Let's go!
Goodness, no.
Sir, wait.
What?
Look at this.
It's good.
Where is it?
Good. More passionately. Yes.
We have to catch it.
Where is it?
I have to catch it.
-Good. -Where is it?
-Right here! -Where?
-I caught it. -Did you?
-Where is it? -Let's wrap it up.
Good.
Okay, this is it!
-We did it. This is it! -Yes!
That was great, you two!
Good work!
I'm so happy to work with such great actors.
Hey, great job.
Great work!
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Just in case, see if you got bitten. You're allergic to insects.
You remembered that?
During My Mister,
when you found a spider in the money pot at Jeonghee's,
you screamed at everyone that you're allergic to insects.
You still remember that?
How could I forget? I caught it back then too.
Thanks…
for that.
This is more passionate…
than I expected.
I mean, Na-ra led the scene so nicely.
That's why people love Oh Na-ra.
You're a good actor too.
Let's do well on the rest too.
We should still make the film look good.
We may bicker, but actors do their best once the camera rolls.
-Director, do you like it? -I love it.
Did you do it like that? Look at your leg.
This is quite racy.
What is this? Stop watching.
You've been checked out. Here is your receipt.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
In the end, they made up after all.
They put work before themselves when it really counts.
They really are professionals.
How's Mr. Lee Sang-uk?
He just sprained his back.
Tell him I'll pay his hospital fees with the company card.
Stop it.
Anyway, will you keep dating him in secret?
Yes, I just need you to be quiet.
What do you see in such a sleazy guy like him?
When I saw him in your neighborhood, was he coming from your house?
You let him in and out of your house too?
Goodness, I wonder how many months he'll last.
It feels different this time.
He's not like any of the guys I've dated until now.
He's different. It's tough to explain,
but that's how it is.
Now that you're seeing him, don't break up and stay together for a long time.
I plan on it.
Yes, don't break up with him until the tax investigation is over.
-Keep it up. -Keep it a secret at work.
It'll get complicated if people find out. Okay?
Yes, Father. I understand.
Yes.
Thank you.
He'll meet the lawyer tomorrow morning and wrap up the process.
Can't you just be comfortable with it?
Marrying someone like me
proves your competence.
Okay, I'll tell the staff once I get to work.
All right, President Ma.
I should wash up and get going.
-You should get to work first. -Okay.
You haven't forgotten about tonight, right?
We're watching a musical tonight.
Yes, right. I'll see you tonight.
Okay.
HYUN-JOO
Honey, you're getting a call!
HYUN-JOO
I'll reserve it for noon.
-Goodness. -Welcome.
-Hello. -Welcome back.
-Hello. -I'm exhausted from driving.
Why did he call us in so early?
Goodness, I wonder.
Eun-soo, do you know why Director Ma called for a meeting?
I have no idea.
I saw him looking very excited on the phone in his office.
Is he getting a divorce by any chance?
What do you mean, a divorce?
My wife and I are in a great relationship, so that's highly unlikely.
You all seem busy, so let me cut to the chase.
I found a surefire way to save Method Entertainment.
Our agency will not be bought out.
We'll keep the name, and no one will be dismissed.
Mr. Wang's wife isn't going to sell her shares?
No.
I'll be taking over.
What?
You don't have to worry about the future of Method Entertainment and their staff.
All of a sudden?
When did you decide on this?
Last night.
I found a financial partner last night.
Who is it?
My wife.
What?
Then Director Ma, will you be the president of Method Entertainment?
We found a solid and trustworthy investor,
so we'll be able to deal with the tax investigation as well.
He was planning this from the start.
He stopped us from getting sold because he wanted to take over.
That snake.
But nothing really changes.
Director Ma already acts like he's the president.
I'm not trying to be cross with him.
I just can't approve of this.
He didn't earn his way up.
He couldn't do this without his rich wife.
It's not like I couldn't find a rich guy.
Yes, of course.
You'd have no problem attracting a rich man.
That's not all.
You even picked up a man who counts money.
The tax investigator.
-Hey, Won-jae. -Put him on speaker.
I'm listening.
It's Ho-san and Na-ra again.
Are those two fighting again?
No, they aren't fighting, but the shoot is delayed again.
What? Why's that?
I'll send you a video I took. Please watch that first.
Okay, I got it.
What about it? It looks fine.
Yes, it looks great.
Well, they've gotten so ambitious
that they keep suggesting new ideas.
They've been dancing since last night.
-And right here. -Yes.
-Don't lie down right away. -Okay.
-I'll hold you back like this. -That's great.
Nice.
-It's great. -Isn't it?
This is great!
They're working too passionately, so everything is getting delayed.
What do I do now?
Hey, what about us? What do we do?
Yes, Won-jae, what now?
No idea.
Goodness.
-Hey, you should go. -No, you.
-Go now. -I'm so sick of this.
SAVE JOO HA-MIN! A PETITION AGAINST HIS CANCELLATION
Who was it?
Who?
Who was it?
Did you make the petition to save Joo Ha-min?
-Sorry? -How dare you use that photo.
How dare you upload my photo like that without my permission!
It wasn't me. You should talk to Ms. So Hyun-joo.
She did everything.
It was you?
Did you edit my photo to make me look like a loser
and upload it online?
Well…
I thought it would get more views…
Have you ever seen me cry on TV?
Do you know how difficult it was to make this macho image?
You ruined everything all at once.
Are you a hater?
What's going on?
Youngtak, what were you doing in there?
Director Ma.
Look at this.
She made me look like a total loser. It was her.
Okay, I get it. Calm down. Let's go out and talk.
Wait, one second.
Who are you? Who do you think you are?
Watch your language. She's our staff and an agent.
An agent, my foot. You good-for-nothing.
-Get out. -Did you hear that?
He told you to leave.
Youngtak, you get out.
-Director Ma, it's me, Joo Ha-min. -Get out!
I'm Joo Ha-min…
This agency is a total mess.
MY MISTER
TO KIM JUNG-DON
Yes, that tall and pretty actress.
She can take on anything else. It doesn't have to be a maid.
Yes, the amount of exposure doesn't matter,
but something with lines would be great.
Thank you for accepting this call at this late hour.
Yes, goodbye.
Hee-sun.
You're still here?
I'm sorry. I was dropped because I wasn't good enough.
What do you mean?
It wasn't your fault.
This happens a lot during film shoots.
At times, your part gets edited out after it's shot.
Don't let it get to you.
I called them, so I'm sure you'll get another part.
Aren't you going home?
I should.
Do you want to get dinner with me?
Should we?
Let's do that.
One second.
Should we get Chinese food? Or pasta?
Pasta and kaoliang liquor?
Let's see…
This was the gas station.
This one's for cab fare…
Hyun-joo.
Do you need anything?
Wasn't your birthday two days ago?
It was.
I always sent you a present around this time of the year.
But seeing you here every day now, it skipped my mind.
I see.
Is there anything you want?
Or anything you want to do?
-Mom. -Hey, Eun-gyul.
Where's Dad? Not here yet?
It's not the first time he's late.
He'll come after work, so let's head in first.
Okay.
I've always wanted to try this.
This is all you want to do?
Last time,
I saw you and Director Jang having a drink together,
and you guys looked so sophisticated.
Hardly.
Congratulations on becoming the president.
Thanks.
And happy birthday to you.
Thank you.
When I said I bought that scarf, Ms. Chun was just…
It was as if she lost everything.
-So funny. -I can picture her already.
Honey.
How was the show?
I didn't want to step in during the middle of it.
Why didn't you call after?
I did, but you didn't pick up.
Really?
Right. It was on vibrate.
Do you want a drink too?
Hyun-joo accomplished something big at work today,
so we were celebrating.
A celebratory drink.
And we were also celebrating Director Ma becoming the president.
Honey, let's speak privately.
What were you doing with my dad?
What do you mean?
-It was just a celebratory drink. -Stop lying.
I already figured everything out.
-What? -What were you two doing?
I told you. Celebrating.
Be honest.
I know you're hiding something from me.
I saw her calling you this morning.
I saw you two fighting in front of our home last time.
What are you talking about?
It's not like that. Don't take it the wrong way.
Stop telling me that and be honest with me.
-Eun-kyul… -What's your relationship with my dad?
-Are you listening to me? -It's not like that, Eun-kyul.
-It's nothing. -Tell me.
Hey.
Hey!
-Honey! -What are you doing?
Are you two having an affair? Are you the guy that she was seeing?
What are you doing?
Did you have a drink?
Did I wake you?
I'm sorry.
Did you just come home?
How much did you drink?
I just ended up drinking a lot.
With who?
Wait, were you with So Hyun-joo?
Don't worry. It wasn't her.
You can clean up tomorrow. Go to bed.
Do you dread the thought of me seeing Hyun-joo?
I just have no idea why you're like this.
Give me a convincing reason. Then I won't see her.
She's seeing a guy. I think he's a married man.
You said it yourself that she was seeing a married man!
-Was that you? -Eun-gyul, stay quiet.
You and Ms. Hyun-joo.
What's your relationship?
Explain it clearly.
There's something…
I couldn't tell you to this day.
BEHIND EVERY STAR
Get out! Get out right now!
Where would I go at this hour?
I'm sorry. I'm looking for another job.
What did I just see?
It's become clear now.
You're never going to change.
If I can't deal with it, I shouldn't start at all.
I don't need an agent like you!
You call this proper theater?
If he keeps insisting, I'll have to switch him out.
There's something else to it, isn't there?
You can't tell anyone about this.
Must both of them have to take part in it?
They both stormed out and I can't reach either of them!
I'll sue all of you!
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon