(The characters and events of the Joseon Dynasty in this
(drama have little to do with real historical facts.)
(This is just a story based on an adaptation and)
(imagination, so please watch without any confusion.)
(Episode 1)
Kkuck-Jung!
Damn it.
- Seul-ki. - Okay, hold on!
- Gauze. - Okay.
You must leave now.
What about the patients?
It is common for people to be beaten to death by the royal forces in Joseon.
Do not worry and leave quickly.
If you do not leave now, you will not be able to go back forever!
I can't go back yet!
- Kkuck-Jung, I think it's been over 30 minutes now. - Yes.
- We have 36 left. - Where?
Follow me.
- Send the signal and prepare the guards. - Yes, sir!
Kkuck-Jung!
Careful.
Do you regret now?
You only live once. I don't regret anything.
What about you?
This sword in my hand is not for wielding cows but this rotten world.
I was born as a butcher, but I would be honored if I can die as a man.
I was proud to fight alongside you.
It means I'm grateful.
When I count to three, duck to the ground and do not move.
Do what on three? I didn't catch that. Say it again.
- One... - Say what?
- Two... - I said I didn't hear you.
Three!
Since when were they hiding for an ambush?
It's all thanks to what you taught me.
Now, we must hurry and go over the hill.
Yes.
- Jung-rok... - Jung-rok, are you okay?
Hye-Jin, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?
Yes, I'm fine, but I feel bad for leaving the patients behind.
- What do I do? - Don't worry. They'll be fine.
What about Seul-ki?
Come with us.
If you go 500 years to the future...
you can live comfortably without fighting or stealing.
I'm serious.
My lady...
If... If you don't leave right now...
in the year 1562-
They say your fate is decided by the heavens.
My fate is to live and die in Joseon.
Jung-rok... say something...
Tell him he's going to die if he doesn't leave now.
He said you cannot be later than 5 o'clock.
You must hurry!
Kkuck-Jung, the officer is bringing his soldiers!
Hurry!
Before you go, will you show me your skills?
- How far do you think there are? - Over 12,000 steps.
I'll get the front. You get the latter.
They seem to be at the 2 o'clock position.
2 o'clock?
Let's see.
(2012 London Olympic National Team Tryout Match)
(470 Years Later)
At 3 o'clock.
You're going to London, Han Jong-rok!
I brought breakfast!
That's good. I was hungry.
Jung-rok, join me!
I have to go back to the athlete's quarters.
- He's going to meet a girl! - Hey!
The farming went well this year. They're delicious.
- This is the end of strawberries. - Why?
The landlord wants us to get rid of the greenhouse by the end of next month.
We still have a few years left on the lease period.
Why are you telling him this when he's going to compete?
- Father, should I look into it? - No, I'll take care of it. Don't worry.
- You should be on your way now. - Okay.
Jung-rok, when you go to London, can you buy me lip gloss at the duty free store?
You don't need make-up at your age!
You're clueless about the world since all you do is archery.
Nowadays, even middle school students do make-up!
- You're still in elementary. - Not for long!
- I'll be in middle school soon. - You need to eat and go to school.
The wind is the most important.
When the arrow flies into the air, it flies at about 240 kilometers per hour.
That's fast.
At first it is, but it won't even go half its speed later on.
- The speed changes? - Yes.
It weaves through the air.
Depending on the wind, it gets pushed or sails downwards.
Yet, how can you hit bull's eye?
That's why you have to practice a lot.
Let's go to the shade. Your face will get burned.
This is nice.
When you get a gold medal, I bet you'll receive a lot of prize money.
Just thinking about it makes me happy.
How much is the prize money?
A gold medal is...
$1,000.
Eh? That's all?
Every month for the rest of your life.
And when it comes to Olympic medals, money isn't important
You're right. You'll bring honor to your family and become a national hero.
You'll appear on TV, too. I saw your interview.
- You're a great speaker. - Really?
What did I say? I don't remember anything.
"I will hit bull's eye and win the gold medal
triumphantly like the citizens expect me to!"
You were poetic.
With...
the gold medal around my neck...
I'm going to propose to you.
Really? At the awards ceremony?
What if you get the gold medal stripped from you-
What was that?
Are they already out?
Are they shooting arrows? Wow!
No, it's dangerous.
What do we do now?
We have no choice.
Three people and 36 arrows per person...
so 108 arrows in all.
- It's going to take a while. - Lucky for us.
(Taereung Training Center)
Jung-rok, did you prepare your bow?
- Yes, I prepared two. - Great!
- Don't break it like last time. - Oh, come on!
You need to go down.
- Why? - You have a visitor.
A visitor?
Hye-Jin!
- How'd you get in here? - Surprised?
- Non-athletes can't come in here. - So you're not happy?
I'm just amazed.
I climbed the wall.
- If you don't want to see me, I'll just leave. - Hey, come on now...
You really dreamt of me? Can I believe you?
I don't know if it was a dream or a daydream,
but I saw you while training my mind.
Training your mind?
Yes, it's...
Anyways, it's like a video clip.
Really? How was it? How did I look?
I was pretty, wasn't I? I bet I was.
What?
I realized that this could be a dream.
Are you that happy?
I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life.
You just proposed for us to live together, didn't you?
No, I didn't...
Fine, I accept.
Fine, but bring me a gold medal as a wedding gift.
Wow, a gold medal will be the greatest wedding gift in the country!
- You promised me. Are you confident? - Of course!
Come here.
Have a seat.
Hold out your hand.
Ta-da! A lucky bracelet!
What's this?
This will bring you fortune.
Love gives birth to a miracle.
Wow, this is beautiful!
Thanks, Hye-Jin.
How can you shoot arrows so perfectly with these hands?
You don't shoot arrows with your hands.
- Then your eyes? - No.
Faith.
That's so cool.
227: 220. It's an overwhelming victory by seven points.
All three athletes shot well, but Jung-rok did an exceptional job.
All six shots are perfect!
Wow, nice job!
- Just as expected... - That's my brother!
Nice, Han Jong-rok!
Let's go for the gold! Let's go!
Hurray!
Can I pierce my ears now?
No, you're just in elementary.
Oh, come on!
- Someone's happy. - Oh, I'm so sorry.
The entire country is watching, so I have to watch it, too.
- You're dying of joy. - Did you see his perfect shots?
He's going to propose to you at the ceremony if he wins, right?
With his personality, I have no doubts.
So at the London Olympic awards ceremony, Korea's top
archer will propose to you in front of the whole world?
Yup. Don't you think our people will forgive him for that?
- Because he has a gold medal. - Exactly.
- Because he saved the world. - Precisely.
- Stop bragging and go on your rounds. - Yes, ma'am.
All three athletes shot well, but Jung-rok did an exceptional job.
Damn it.
Go to bed. You have school tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Sunday. Aren't you happy?
Of course, but the finals are still left.
Mom, if you're happy, just say so.
Goodness, I will.
- The competition is over, so brush your teeth and sleep. - What about dad?
Why don't you listen to me?
I gave you a warning! I gave you a week!
You should be grateful to my boss that we're only going this far. Or you'd be dead!
Let go of me, you jerks!
What time is it in London? It's night, isn't it?
Aren't you going to sleep?
That's nice.
Actually, I couldn't sleep either.
Well... not so much because I missed you... but because I have to work.
On the weekend?
Oh, I see.
I don't think of anything before a competition.
That's right.
I only think of you.
I saw you on TV. You were wearing the bracelet I got you.
Of course. It gives me luck.
I truly believe it does.
Nice. Shoot arrows with your faith.
You should go to bed now. Okay, sleep.
Okay, do your best tomorrow, too.
Did you hear that? Did you?
Good night. Bye.
Yeah, I'm about to go to sleep now.
Yes, good night. Oh, wait. It's daytime there.
- Bye. - No, wait, mom!
Hey, Jung-rok!
Yes. I congratulate you for safely passing the semi-finals.
I think your girlfriend gave you that bracelet, but take it off. It's so tacky!
Honey, where are you? I brought food.
Honey!
What happened to you? Did something happen? Let me see!
The developers sent thugs.
- Honey, let's go to the hospital. - I have to go to the newspaper.
I made an appointment with a reporter.
I won't go down like this. I won't just stand by.
Where are you going?
Excuse me.
Sir, where are you going? You can't just go in there!
If you guarantee us, we will go along with it, but it
will be difficult to give you more than $6 million.
Thank you, Rafael. You never disappoint me.
So Brian, how's America?
We can only afford ten, but time is a problem.
No problem. For you, I'll wait 500 years. How's that?
- 500 years? - Wow, that's amazing.
- Demetri? - I think it will be difficult since our investors are being cautious.
However, our friends in London...
I'll see you in London this week.
Okay, I'll be there.
Okay, afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason this Saturday?
BST 15, okay?
- Sounds good. - I'll be there.
All right. See you soon.
Mr. Jung, you're incredible.
You got $30 million in seven minutes.
It's all thanks to my friends.
You've become one of our members now.
You can go back to Shanghai without any worries.
- Thank you so much. - My pleasure.
How dare you ask us to let you off the hook when
you went around the media talking about us!
I know that no matter how much I try, a single line won't be printed in the newspaper!
Wow, you're a genius. So are you planning to jump off the Han River bridge?
What's going on?
Sir, this is the owner of the greenhouse.
Please stand up.
Please help me out.
I received a late notice about your hardships, so I wasn't able to fix it till now.
I apologize.
You can go home with assurance.
No one will go see you anymore.
- Do you promise? - Trust me.
And call me anytime you need my help.
Thank you! Thank you so much!
Mr. Choi, please take him back home yourself.
Yes, sir.
Follow me.
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Jung.
- (Jung Ka-ik) - I'm very grateful to him.
I'm going to sleep here.
I can watch the match from here.
I still need to protect it.
I ate dinner.
What about Seul-ki? Is she sleeping?
Okay. Bye.
- Hello. - Mr. Jung! What brings you here?
I was worried and curious.
- Thanks to you, I'm fine. - What about your family?
They're at home. During harvest season, I'm here alone.
Have a seat here. I don't think I have anything to serve you...
Do you like strawberries?
I picked this today, and it's fine.
I didn't put a lot of pesticides on it.
What's wrong? Do you not like strawberries?
What's with the lame toothpick?
You didn't put a lot of pesticides on it?
So what? You want me to eat a little bit of pesticides?
Eating a little bit isn't that bad?
Do you think this is seasoning? Is it sauce?
You know what a butcher is, right?
He was at the bottom of the ladder in the Joseon era.
No matter what he did, he could never be anything but a butcher.
Those kind of people just need to get what is given and do what is told.
Stop yacking around.
Got it?
We will be able to see our archers very soon.
We are anticipating good news from them, just like yesterday.
Jung-rok was especially amazing yesterday.
We look forward to his ace skills today as well.
It's a night game, so the direction of the wind will change. Just do as we practiced.
It's the beginning of the Olympics, so we need to do our bet to lift up the spirits.
Don't be too pressured.
Here.
- Two, three. - Let's do this!
Hey!
It's starting! It's starting!
- Are the finals starting? - Yes.
I'm nervous.
- I'm so nervous. - About what? Getting proposed to?
Later on, if I have to do an interview, what do I say?
- Do I have to prepare a speech beforehand? - Did you already prepare it?
"I didn't do anything but support him."
You're nuts.
- Good luck! - Good luck.
Hello, Han Jung-rok. Are you okay?
Yes.
Gosh, it's unfortunate. I don't know what to say to comfort you.
May your father rest in peace.
- Sorry? - It's unfortunate, but hang in there.
- Hold on. What are you saying? - Hey, what do you think you're doing?
Coach, what is he talking about? What happened to my father?
Honey!
You can't go inside! You can't go inside!
Honey!
You can't be in here! You have to leave!
- Honey! - Please calm down.
The goal is to surpass the record and go to round 16.
The three archers will shoot six times.
A total of 24 scores will be counted for victory.
We believe our archers will do their best like they've always done.
Bull's eye! He hit bull's eye twice!
This is a nip and tuck match!
They are going against the world record American team, but our archers are doing well!
Now we have one arrow left. Jung-rok has one arrow left.
There is a big score difference, so if he scores a 7... no, even a 4, we will win.
With his skills, he'll be able to shoot even with his eyes closed!
There are some things that are impossible no matter what you do.
He's taking quite a bit of time. He's trying to be careful with his final arrow.
Jung-rok, four seconds. Three seconds.
What's going on?
Han Jong-rok made 2 points!
- Gosh! - How could this happen?
- What happened? - The gold medal has disappeared right before their eyes.
Is it really a coincidence?
Are all the things that happen around us just
coincidence and fragments of coincidence?
Are they like unpredictable, undecided dust roaming around in space?
(South Korea's all-around 5th Ranking at the 2012 London Summer Olympics!)
Or are they fate?
(We can do it! We are Korea's National Team!)
You will be charged for the call.
I heard you came back to Korea first.
Call me when you check this message.
I know you're having a hard time.
I'm fine anytime, so call me.
I miss you.
Your message has been recorded.
You still can't get in touch with him?
He must be really shocked. He became a traitor overnight.
The comments scared me.
He heard about his father's death right before
the match, but they're still hard on him.
That's how it is.
People don't care about what happens to others.
I just need to see him.
I need to be next to him.
Have you gone to his house?
I don't know... where he lives.
She has post traumatic stress disorder. It's called PTSD.
She went through a horrible ordeal.
Doctor...
what will happen... to my mother?
We'll have to see, but it will take a long time. No one knows what will happen.
(Demolition Notice)
- I'll make dinner for you, so just watch TV. - Okay.
- Did you wash your hands? - Yes.
Everything burned down, but I saved this.
You can start over with this. You're the best archer in the world.
I know that you'll get a gold medal one day.
Right?
Seul-ki, I'm not going to shoot arrows anymore.
Sit down. Let's eat ramen.
You will be connected to voice mail will be charged after the beep.
Jung-rok, it's me.
I called you several times, but you're not answering.
It's tough, isn't it?
I really want to hear your voice.
No matter how tough it is for you, don't you think it's
too harsh for you to not contact me for over a month?
I'm curious and worried.
I miss you.
I'll be waiting.
The association is trying to help you out.
The chairman called me himself.
Take it.
He told me I need to find a coach job at a school for you.
Just go to a school in the countryside for two years. Think of it as taking a break.
This isn't a matter of pride! Everyone is thinking of you!
I don't get it.
Why hasn't my father's death aired on the news?
How could his death be completely covered up?
It's not good news.
Everyone is too focused on the Olympics.
How could this happen?
How could the police be so sure it was a suicide
when they haven't investigated properly?
I'm frustrated, too, but everyone is trying to help you!
Congressman Lee called the association several times.
Who?
You know Congressman Lee, Hye-jin's father.
He worked so hard to help you. He dealt with the hospital and funeral bills.
Hye-jin's father...
was a congressman?
Hey! Hey, man! This is something you have to be grateful, not mad, about!
Curb your temper, Han Jung-rok!
(South Korea's all-around 5th Ranking at the 2012 London Summer Olympics!)
You had a hard time, didn't you?
I think it's natural.
But what can you do? You need to shake it off and stand up.
There's nothing but a cliff in front of me.
There's a cliff behind me, too.
You have me. Let's endure this together.
- It may be hard now, but when time passes... - When time passes...
I'll just be the archery coach of a school in the countryside,
and you'll be a doctor at a university hospital.
- Why does that matter? - Why didn't you tell me about your father?
I feel pathetic.
I'm sorry. There was no right time to tell you.
- I didn't think it mattered either... - I heard he's a congressman.
Entering the forbidden athlete's quarters using
your father's connections may be nothing to you,
but it's overwhelming for me.
But you can handle it.
Let's just go forward.
- I decline your pity. - I'm not pitying you!
I couldn't even keep my promise! I couldn't bring you a gold medal!
All I became was a 2-point loser shamed by the entire country.
That gold metal is nothing!
That gold metal...
was the only key...
that would allow me into your world!
The green world where my father's girlfriend
is a congressman.
You're a coward, Han Jung-rok.
People like us...
are cowards by nature.
That's how we survive.
People like you who were born with everything...
will never know.
Bastard.
I got caught.
Time isn't medicine.
Time can't treat sadness.
You just forget it.
It just becomes forgotten.
Me to you... and you to me...
We just become strangers.
Jung-rok no longer did archery.
He got fired from his job as a country school coach in two days.
He changed jobs 17 times to make money.
Because of his hot temper, it was hard for him to stay in one place.
(7 Years Later)
His 18th job is a delivery man.
Jung-rok, I heard you delivered 300 packages yesterday.
324. I still have a long way to go.
It's amazing enough for a newbie to deliver even 200. You're a natural.
I need to work hard and become a full-time worker like you.
That way, I can send Seul-ki off to college and get her married to a nice guy.
National athletes sure are different. Do you want to break a record for this, too?
World record for delivering packages!
(Lotte Express)
Yes, sir. I think I'll arrive around 9:30.
- Lastly, Han Seul-ki. - Okay.
- Who is no. 1 in mock exams yet again? - Han Seul-ki.
The students called me "Seul-ki Again" because I was always no. 1.
Math Olympics thrice and once in a science contest.
Nothing has changed though.
I always practice hard during dance club, too, but it's always the same.
Oh, I got my ears pierced without telling my mom.
You can't park here!
- I'll make it quick! - No, you can't!
- It will be just a minute! - You can't! Never!
Delivery!
Throw this away on your way out.
Hey.
There's no way. Yeah.
I checked the address and even sent a picture.
Damn it. Okay, hold on.
They really didn't get it?
Of course I told security.
Check carefully.
I'm scared they'll blame us and ask us to compensate them like last time.
Gosh, fine. I'll send you the picture. Okay.
Hey, mister.
You have a lighter?
Hey, delivery man!
Didn't you hear me?
- Oh, gosh. You're glaring at me. - Don't.
You regret it, don't you, mister?
- Crazy bastard! - Don't, man.
I'll deal with him.
Hey, I was going to forgive you, so you shouldn't act-
You-
Let go!
Damn it!
They threatened me first while wearing uniforms and smoking!
So how can you arrest me! It was only self-defense!
Look at their faces!
You can't call that self-defense!
Then do I stand by and do nothing when they start a fight with me first?
Their parents aren't doing anything, so why are you meddling?
How can you say that?
Jung-rok! Jung-rok! Are you okay? Oh, no! Are you hurt?
- Are you his family member? - Yes, I'm his guardian!
Whoa, man.
I'm his sister. His little sister.
Seul-ki, I'm fine. Go home.
- You don't have to be here... - You should've told us you had a pretty sister.
I'll call you brother from now on.
What did you say?
- Calm down, Jung-rok. - That little punk!
She's nice, too. Let's be friends, girl.
You think I'm your friend? You little bastard.
- Are you crazy? - You bastard!
- Hey! Hey! Hey! - I should just kill you!
You're something, Han Seul-ki.
Of course. I'm your sister.
I'm the little sister of a national troublemaker, so I'm just like you.
I'm sorry. This won't happen again.
No, Jung-rok. It's a good thing you taught the bad guys a lesson.
Not anyone can do that. It's only possible because it's you.
- You think so? - Yes, I'm proud of you.
I mean it.
- Really? - Really.
- Let's go! I'll make you delicious dinner! - You're too fast!
The twinkling stars that poet Yoon Dong-ju sang about is no longer in the Seoul sky.
No one remembers one star's memory, love,
loneliness, or yearning.
Yet, the glamorous lights in the city are burning with ambition and despair.
The stars are far,
and the city widens the eyes of wild beasts,
yet we vow to do our best, be happy, and have hope.
We have to live somehow.
We have to live until the ends of our days without an ounce of shame.
Here, I bought your favorite corns.
A majority of the corns we eat are from China, and they're genetic.
- What do you mean? - They're genetically arranged.
If you eat this, you don't know what will happen to your genes.
I think ignorance is bliss.
Ignorance makes you into a fool.
It's comfortable to live as a fool.
Just work hard to make money and eat good food.
When will you become a full-time worker?
I have to work two years, but if I'm good, I
can become a full-time worker in one year.
- So you have six months left. - But that's only the case if I do well.
- I have to be lucky. - You'll make it.
Thanks.
Don't get mad and curb your temper! Got it?
Look who's talking.
I only did that to defend you as your guardian.
Is it the scumbag?
There's no one to work in the countryside, so he was searching for someone.
- It's an unknown number. - Answer it. Mr. Hong changes his number frequently.
Trust and friendliness. This is Lotte Express's Han Jong-ro.
Yes, I'm Seul-ki's older brother.
Oh, hi.
A conference?
What's this?
Seul-ki says she won't attend school anymore.
I asked her why, and she gave me this letter.
"Statement of Reasons for Dropping Out"?
Did something happen at home?
No, not at all. Everything is fine.
She's special and smart, so I'm especially worried about her.
Hey, Han Seul-ki, where are you right now?
Seul-ki...
I always respect your opinions.
But this is wrong.
Graduating high school is fundamental.
No, our country law states that middle school is fundamental.
You should finish school. Why wouldn't you?
Why bother? I already know everything.
I know that... but you should still finish school.
Why?
Because you need to graduate and go to college!
And if I go to college?
You can go to any college you want!
If you go to a good university...
you can work for a huge corporation!
And then? And then what happens?
What do you mean? Everything will be great!
What's the difference between working for someone else's company
and farming on someone else's land like dad did?
- It's different! - It's not!
No matter how much we try...
No matter how much we struggle to go up...
we'll always be stuck in the same position!
You don't have to worry about that. You have me.
If I work a bit harder,
it won't be a problem for you to go to college and marry a great guy!
I feel so bad for you.
Why?
You have your own life, but we held you back.
That's why your ugly girlfriend left you.
I'm going to make a lot of money quickly and start a business.
I'll protect you.
When did you grow up?
You know...
people are as good as they think they are.
Who said that?
- S.K. - S.K.? Does that stand for Socrates?
No. Seul-ki.
I got a special package. It must be urgent.
Okay, I'll go home right away. Hurry up and go.
It says I have to personally deliver it.
Do I just have to get it signed?
No, you have to get the money. It's $18.
Why is it so expensive?
That's because it's a high-priced article.
It came right away from Incheon Airport, so don't be late.
Okay, got it.
I have a delivery for Jung Ka-ik.
Leave it here.
It's a special parcel, so I have to deliver it to him personally.
Go upstairs to the top floor where the event is happening.
Thank you.
Not there.
Where do I go?
The elevators are all down right now.
The light seems to be on.
You can't use that. It's for VIPs only.
VIPs only?
Your attention, please.
First off, I'd like to thank you for taking time
out of your busy schedule to attend this event.
There are many international lawyers, but a party
was thrown just because I became a partner.
But...
I know congratulating me is just an excuse and you guys came
here because you heard there were good-looking people here.
Damn it!
- Sir, where's Jung Ka-ik's party? - It's one more floor up.
One more?
I'm tired.
I have a package. Is Jung Ka-ik here?
- Do you see the man who is speaking? - Sorry?
Oh, yes.
I have a personal and special announcement to make.
Actually, I'm dating this woman...
If I make her wait any longer, I think I'll lose her.
- So I want to propose to her. - Excuse me. Is Jung Ka-ik here?
- He's right there. Please be quiet. - Sure.
Doctor Lee, my princess, Lee Hye-Jin.
Will you marry me?
Yes.
- I envy you! - I envy you!
Wait! You have to give him the parcel.
Why are you coming now? I asked you to be on time.
What is it?
I prepared a champagne for the opening, but it's late.
We can use it at the after party.
Here.
- How much is it? - $18...
How much?
It's $18.
Give me some cash.
Keep the change.
Excuse me.
There are elevators on the other side. You can use them to go down.
T-Thank you...
Hey, Han Jong-ro!
Don't you have anything to say to me?
It's been seven years. Are you just going to ignore me?
National athlete delivery man.
Don't you have anything to say to me?
C-Congratulations...
Your fiance seems cool...
(Imposition of Fine for Negligence and Subject to Towing Vehicle)
(Joseon Survival)
- Does Ka-ik know? - About what?
About that archer... Han Jong-ro or whatever his name is!
Of course not.
- Stop the car. - What?
Seul-ki!
Jong-ro, where are you?
Don't come! Don't come! Don't come! I'll kill you!
What about Ka-ik? Ka-ik!
I'm sorry, but I'm looking for my sister, too.
What are you?
We're in this situation because you don't know how to drive!
Hurry up!
Damn it!
You bastard of a butcher. I am busy, so this is all I will do for now.
Hey!
Wanna die?
We have wolves in Korea?