THE INTEREST OF LOVE
THE CHARACTERS, INSTITUTIONS, COMPANIES, AND PLACES IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.
AHN SU-YEONG
KCU BANK, YOUNGPO BRANCH
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Is this it?
-Yes. -Close the tailgate.
AHN SU-YEONG
You have reached a number that is no longer in service.
THE INTEREST OF LOVE
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
I have no idea where she went.
KCU BANK
AHN SU-YEONG
KCU BANK, SINDO BRANCH
I told people that you were working off-site.
You went to look for Su-yeong, right? Did you get in touch with her?
No.
I guess you didn't know about her resignation, either.
I knew something was off.
It didn't feel like she was transferring.
It felt more like she was leaving for good.
Ms. Seo. I have a favor to ask.
Could you tell Mr. Noh that Su-yeong called?
Then Mr. Noh can tell them…
If she uses her vacation time, that'll buy her ten days.
Right, but it'll seem weird if I mention it to Mr. Noh,
so can you tell him instead?
Even so, do you think she'll return?
I think she was determined to leave.
Regarding the changes in conditions for bank loan products,
General Consultation members must get familiar with them.
Deposits Team, do not forget to text clients
whose accounts are about to expire.
And every single team should remember to bring in new clients.
What about tomorrow's event?
Under my leadership, preparation is now complete.
We've already texted our clients
about tomorrow's event after business hours.
Good.
Let's wrap up early today and have a company dinner together
at the BBQ place near the intersection.
What's the occasion of tonight's get-together?
A welcoming party for Mr. Hwang and Ms. Shin
and a farewell for Ms. Park.
It happened that way.
She'll be transferred to our Washington branch.
The decision was made per her request, so I hope everyone will attend tonight.
What's this? Were you waiting for me?
Why?
Do you think I'm leaving because of you?
Is that the reason?
No.
Everyone wants to work abroad.
I got lucky.
What happened to Su-yeong?
Did you know?
No, I didn't.
It's strange.
Now that all this has happened, it's not as satisfying as I'd thought.
We worked overtime a lot recently, so eat up.
Yes, sir.
So who invited Mr. Ma Du-sik?
Well, I never got a farewell party,
so I invited myself.
Don't act so petty over food.
Then why did he come to our branch dinner?
You ignored all of my calls as soon as you left.
Hey, can't you tell? He obviously likes someone at our branch.
You miss me now that you're over there, right?
-Sorry? -I'm the best boss you've ever had, right?
Right. Of course.
Here.
This is a bit too sudden, though. Why didn't you tell us before?
-I'm sorry. -When did you apply?
Oh...
It's been a while.
I didn't think I'd really get to go.
So that's the reason behind Sang-su's long face.
Ms. Park will be far away.
Once you go to Washington, will it be a long-distance relationship?
I hear long-distance is really tough.
We broke up.
I'd have to be there for at least three years,
and I don't think I can do long-distance.
So please look after Mr. Ha for me.
-Sure. -Okay.
-Let's have a drink. -Here.
-Drink up, Sang-su. -Drink up.
Life isn't bad as a single.
Is it good riddance…
now that Su-yeong and I are both gone?
That's not my fault.
Sang-su and I will never see each other again.
Once I go to Washington, that'll be the end of us.
So tell me.
Why did you do that with Su-yeong?
Why should I tell you?
What happened between her and me has nothing to do with you.
Then back then…
why did you do that to me?
Why did you flinch?
I didn't flinch.
You just did.
You always flinch more than I do whenever that comes up.
Whatever you do is your call…
but I was in pain for a long time because of what you did.
I'm not asking because I still have feelings.
I just…
I've always wondered…
what the reason was…
for what you did.
Because I liked you.
But…
they said I wasn't supposed to like you.
My pride was crushed,
but I wasn't brave enough to stay with you.
I thought it'd be better to ruin everything instead.
That's all.
That's all?
You were young, but so was I.
It seems like you're still young.
Your behavior is the same as it was back then.
Gyeong-pil.
Do you enjoy living like that?
Stop pretending like you don't care.
It makes you look desperate.
In the end, that desperation will show.
♪ Look right at me ♪
♪ I don't want to see you crying ♪
♪ It tortures me to see you in pain ♪
♪ Whenever I see you like that ♪
♪ Be mine ♪
Mine!
♪ I'm in love with you ♪
♪ -Yes ♪ ♪ -Yes ♪
♪ I'm… ♪
Hey. Be mine!
-What's going on? -My gosh!
Good for you two!
Yeah!
What?
-Congratulations! -Great job.
-My gosh. -Hey!
-Mr. Ma, congrats! -Congratulations!
Get a room!
Since when did this happen?
-That bastard! -No, it's alright.
I can't give you a better discount. It was originally more expensive…
All proceeds will be donated, so you're shopping for a good cause.
This is for clients with fixed deposit accounts,
but it's on me.
Thank you. Goodbye.
-Start with these first. -Nice.
Careful. It's hot.
We provide free consultations.
5 MILLION WON DONATION
Just one more picture.
Please, look here.
Smile.
What are you doing afterward?
Why?
Let's have dinner.
I have something to tell you.
You have a good appetite.
We're here to eat.
Do you blame me?
Do you think this is all my fault?
About what happened between Su-yeong and me--
I don't think it's your fault.
But I don't want…
to hear you say that name.
Or mention that incident.
If you're done, let's leave.
-We'd like to pay. -Sure.
-Here. -Thanks for dinner.
Sure.
Auntie, the soup here is so good.
-I almost drank it all in one go. -Really?
It's great, Auntie.
May I call you Auntie?
-I'll be a regular here now. -Of course.
But do you know what happened to the previous owners?
I think they went back to Tongyeong or wherever they came from.
I don't know the details.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
-Sure. Come again. -Yes.
We'll come again.
-Come often. -Okay.
YEONGJINSAN CHICKEN GOMTANG
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE OPENING OF YOUR NEW BUSINESS
Let's grab a drink. I'm not done talking.
Sang-su!
I think they went back to Tongyeong or wherever they came from.
GUPO OYSTER RESTAURANT
-See you soon. -Yeah, call me.
Where's Su-yeong?
Let's give her time.
CONTACTS
SU-YEONG
You have reached a number that is no longer in service.
May I help you?
Um, the person who lives here--
She moved out.
Sorry?
Do you know where she went?
I don't know that.
She left in a hurry a few days ago and threw out her furniture too.
Are you sure about this?
Yes.
ALL RECORDINGS
Don't change your mind and blame me--
It won't happen.
Why go this far?
Sang-su.
You needed this lie…
because of Sang-su, right?
AHN SU-YEONG
MR. SO-NOSY
I think you need to hear this.
NEW VOICE RECORDING 4
Are you sure about this?
Yes.
-Did you listen to it? -What are you doing?
Did you?
You crazy bastard. You want me to listen to this?
Just listen to it. We'll talk after.
Here.
Eat up.
You'll miss our maid's cooking.
I'm leaving today.
My flight leaves this afternoon.
She decided to travel a bit before she begins work.
You're supposed to go abroad to travel.
Why suffer alone over there for three years?
You can't do anything without me.
Mom.
All of my friends have children.
I'm an adult now.
Don't worry.
That's exactly why I'm worried about you.
Your friends are all moms now, but you're not even married…
I…
broke up with Sang-su.
I got you a place near the Washington branch.
You can rent a car for a while.
Your new car is taking a while.
Let me know if you need anything,
even if it's through your mom.
Thank you.
Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever thanked you.
Whenever you tried to give me something,
I hated how it felt like
you were trying to make up for your lack of affection.
But it seems like…
that was your way of showing love.
I thought maybe you…
needed to hear this.
So thank you.
Come visit during your vacation. The three of us can play golf.
If you take a look at this document,
you'll see a few items that I've highlighted.
Please fill in those blanks.
And please write your address under your name.
Are you leaving now?
Yes.
Bye, then.
Number 312, how may I help you?
Is Su-yeong inside?
She no longer works here.
She resigned.
It's boring to go to the airport alone in a cab.
Thank you.
You could've turned me down.
It's fine.
Well, I mean…
I'm entitled to this much, right? After everything you've done.
Your car's acting up again. You haven't fixed it yet?
No.
There it goes again.
Go get your car fixed. Or get a new one.
But still…
I'll kind of miss it.
Not you.
This lousy, beat-up car that won't even play music.
I wouldn't say it's beat up.
INCHEON INT'L AIRPORT TERMINAL 1
Let me walk you inside.
The ride was enough.
I can go on my own from here.
Be well, Sang-su.
But not too well.
Okay.
I'll go now.
Bye.
CONTACTS
SU-YEONG
DELETE
AHN SU-HYEOK
You look well.
You haven't changed a bit.
Su-yeong.
Here you go.
Thanks, Su-yeong.
I heard that you became a baseball player.
It's a bit late, but congratulations.
I remember you and Su-hyeok always playing baseball.
Your dream came true.
Thank you for not forgetting him and coming to visit.
I…
Su-yeong.
On the day…
of Su-hyeok's accident,
I was the one who told him about that house.
On the day he'd gone to that house,
I was going to tell you when I found out about the accident.
But back then, I was too scared.
I'm sorry.
What do you mean?
I was on a delivery job when I happened to see
your mother…
with another man.
You saw my mom?
Why are you here, Dad?
I know her.
The woman who had an affair with my husband.
And that woman's husband.
Back then, I lost it and sued her for adultery.
But then her husband came to see me, not that woman.
He asked to settle.
Please. I'm begging you on her behalf.
I'm away for months at a time as a forklift driver.
It's all my fault.
My children are still young.
One of them just became a senior in high school.
Both of my children are sweet and kind.
I beg you.
Please forgive her just this once.
Please, I beg you.
Come inside. I'll sign the settlement agreement.
So…
the one who had an affair…
was my mom and not my dad?
Your mom sold him an insurance plan when they fell for each other.
She insisted nothing happened, but who would believe that?
Your father tried so hard to shield you two from this,
but you found out anyway.
Nothing stays a secret forever.
Why did you do it?
So why did you do that to her?
Is there something else I don't know about?
Other than how you had an affair?
Or how Su-hyeok saw that woman and died in an accident that day?
Is there anything else that I need to know?
Why here?
You could've gone anywhere else.
Why did you have to come here of all places?
Go. Get out of here, Dad! This is all your fault! Get out!
I said get out!
It's all your fault, Dad.
Are you really going to…
quit your job at the bank?
I mean, it's not that I'm trying to stop you.
I was worried if you had a tough time there.
Dad.
Weren't you upset that I said those things to you…
when you didn't deserve it?
How…
How did you know?
I don't get it.
I don't get it, either.
If I hated her, then I hated her.
If things got tough, then I dealt with it.
Even when I didn't get it,
I just stayed with her.
I thought that was more important.
I figured I'd learn to understand as time went by.
But now, the most important thing to me is…
for you to be happy.
That's all.
I'm pretty open-minded like most young people these days.
What I'm saying is that there's no need for us to act like strangers.
It's not like we broke up or anything,
so there's no need to act like complete strangers.
Do you hate me, Ms. Han?
No.
I think you're cute.
Me?
I'm cute?
Yes.
I'm staying for a session too.
Not coming here has made me look like I'm in my fifties.
But isn't that true?
Everyone used to think I was Mi-gyeong's older sister.
Mi-gyeong got transferred to the Washington branch and left today.
How's Sang-su…
I mean, how's your son?
Sang-su.
Ha Sang-su.
I have…
nowhere to go.
That house is still listed.
When I sleep there, I keep having dreams.
Really strange ones.
Who are you calling?
You're not saying a word, so I'm calling Gyeong-pil.
-Don't. -Why not?
I hate that bastard.
Are you drunk?
I'm completely sober.
You're completely drunk.
As always, you're wasted, yet you look fine.
Why is life like this?
And what's love, anyway?
"Why is life like this?"
"What's love, anyway?"
Who am I to blame anyone? It's all my fault.
"Who am I to blame anyone? It's all my fault."
How are you doing these days?
MR. SO-NOSY
I THINK YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS
NEW VOICE RECORDING 4
DELETE MESSAGE
AHN SU-YEONG
You have reached a number that is no longer in service.
How could you do this to me?
Where are you, Su-yeong?
Sang-su, it's okay.
Sang-su, stay the night.
Sang-su, wait.
Sang-su.
Come and sleep over at my place.
-Please go. -Hey. Come over, okay?
Hey. Sang-su. Wait!
Sang-su, I'm so lonely!
Sang-su!
Where are you headed today?
Sir? Where are you headed?
Did I wake you?
Why are you leaving so early?
I need to get ready for business.
The ships come in today, so I have to go early.
Sleep some more.
Okay.
I made breakfast, so eat it later.
Mom!
You're going to fall!
Why did you run after me? You could've fallen.
Do you remember?
Su-hyeok and I used to fall often right on this hill.
Actually,
I wasn't that afraid of falling.
Whenever we fell, you ran over to help us up.
So…
let's get your leg treated.
That way, if I fall again, you can help me up.
You'll get it treated, right?
You made a nice sand castle.
I made them a lot as a kid.
Are you going to run again?
Why did you disappear?
Why did you do that?
-How did you find me? -Is that so important right now?
Is Mr. Ha still not here?
Did he take a leave without notice?
He called me this morning, but I forgot.
He's in the emergency room.
Why?
He didn't look too well since yesterday.
I think he came down with the flu.
He sounded awful.
What about work?
I skipped.
How did you know I was here?
I really didn't expect to see you.
To be honest, I was drunk.
Now that I'm here,
it feels like a dream.
I can still smell alcohol on you.
I'm sober now.
Why did you come?
I got something for you.
AHN SU-YEONG KCU BANK, SINDO BRANCH
During my time at the bank…
I really wanted this ID card with a blue lanyard.
But it's not a big deal at all.
Your resignation letter hasn't been processed.
Ms. Seo talked it out so that you're considered to be on vacation.
It's not too late.
Nothing is ever too late.
I throw it out before it's too late.
Things in the past…
can't be recovered.
Mr. Ha! What are you doing?
What do you think you're doing?
I found it.
I found it!
TEST ID SLIP JEONG JONG-HYEON
PUBLIC BATHS
I'm sorry it took so long.
It's okay.
Are your clothes dry?
Yes.
The owner put them in the dry sauna, so…
And you're sober now?
Yes.
I've never met anyone who could look so normal while wasted.
I wasn't totally wasted.
Don't do that from now on. Don't go into the ocean while drunk.
Okay.
This is mine, right?
Yes.
When I was a kid, my mom always bought me this after a bath.
Me too.
This was enough to make me happy.
But now, it seems like I need much more to be happy.
Should we go now?
Time for a hangover remedy.
SEOPIRANG PORK CUTLETS
Why aren't you eating? Shall I cut it for you?
No, I'll eat.
Which one is better?
You said Seogwang University has excellent pork cutlets.
But isn't this better?
No, Seogwang University has better pork cutlets.
So come with me next time and try some.
Oh.
Did you go to school nearby here?
Yes.
It looks similar to the school I went to.
All elementary schools look similar.
Right.
Ready or not, here I come!
Those kids look so happy.
A game of hide-and-seek was enough to make us happy.
I was always the last one to survive.
I was never caught.
I always made sure to do a good job at whatever I did.
I always found everyone in hiding.
I never gave up and waited until they all came out.
What do visitors do in Tongyeong?
Seeing that I'm here, I'm a little curious.
They all do the same thing.
They go to the beach,
eat seafood,
then take photos at the observatory.
Every tourist cliché.
-It's glass. -Just come over here.
GUEST HOUSE
Thank you for everything today.
You should've gone home on the last bus. There's nothing special here.
The things that aren't special…
All those things that everyone does…
is what I wanted to do.
I'm going now.
I can walk you home.
It's all right.
Why? You don't want me to know where you live?
See you tomorrow.
Yes?
Do you…
Do you want to drink with me?
Drinking soju without food is bad for you.
I drink soju like this all the time.
But…
are you sure you don't have to go home?
Do you want me to go, then?
No.
Why don't we play a game?
Instead of the Lying Game, let's play the Truth Game.
I'll go first.
Why…
Why did you run away like that?
Back then, you said that…
you never asked me anything…
because you were afraid.
That you were scared.
I felt the same way.
I was afraid and scared.
I kept pushing you away, but you kept coming.
I'd run away, but you always found me like this.
It felt like things might really work out.
Why don't you let it happen, then?
Hating you when I wanted to hate you.
Dealing with things when it got tough.
And staying together…
even when I didn't get you.
I didn't have the confidence to do that.
Let me ask you a question too.
Why did you hesitate?
Back then, at the hotel.
Come to think of it, you never gave me a reason.
It was for a short moment…
but I think I lacked the confidence too.
It wasn't for the reasons you said,
such as being a high school graduate or just a service rep.
I wondered if I could really be responsible for another person.
That's where my thoughts ended up.
Who said we were getting married?
I think I've always thought way ahead.
That way, I could be prepared for any misfortunes…
that might come my way.
Was I…
a misfortune to you?
No.
Just a variable.
Something like this is a real variable, right?
-Seoul, please. -How many tickets?
Just one.
Put your credit card in.
This is honey bread. A Tongyeong specialty.
The bus is here. Let's go.
Okay.
I'm sorry for leaving like that.
And thank you for coming like this.
About the bank…
I'll give it another thought.
Next week, let's go eat pork cutlets.
I'll call you once I'm in Seoul.
It's about to leave. You should get on.
You promise to call, right?
I will.
I don't have to see you off, right?
That was…
my last moment with Su-yeong.
THE INTEREST OF LOVE
Subtitle translation by: Eunsook Youn