MAY I HELP YOU
(A Good Friend to Meet)
A FIRE OCCURS AT BONGSU ELECTRICS CAUSES MANY CASUALTIES
BONGSU ELECTRICS BUILDING FIRE CAUSES 21 DEATHS
A DIME A JOB
FINAL EPISODE
A+ CIVIL OFFICER NORYANGJIN REGISTER
APPLICATION SUBMITTED
PHONE
DAD
-What's with the toothpaste? -You'll have places to use them soon.
MY DAUGHTER
Hey, Dong-joo.
-Dad. -Yeah?
I think you were right.
About the toothpaste.
I ran out just now but I really didn't want to go out and buy more.
It would've been a disaster if you didn't get me one!
Ah, man.
It looks like I have no choice but to go back home.
I can't do anything right without you, Dad.
You mean it?!
Mm-hmm.
Wow, that's great news for me!
But... can you do just one thing for me?
I wish you would quit.
You said you have blurry vision, and tennis elbow from sewing too.
-Well, that's common for everyone my age-- -Dad, I have enough money saved up.
So take care of yourself now instead of me.
Look at you, all grown up.
I'm sorry for not letting you know.
-I'm sorry for making you feel bad. -What is this, this early in the morning?
You're getting all cheesy on me.
I apologize.
-When can you work till? -Until we get a replacement, of course.
Okay, then.
Man, what a windy day.
Goodness!
You must be coming back from the market.
-Yes. -I hope to hear some good news today.
-I wish so too. -Jeez.
-Fighting! -Fighting!
Goodness!
Move!
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Dong-joo, are you okay?
Oh...
DAD
-Hey, Dad. -Is this Baek Dal-shik nim's daughter?
Yes, who is this?
A security guard in his fifties at an apartment complex in Seoul
blocked a large potted plant that fell out of an aerial ladder truck platform
with his body to save a pregnant woman, losing his life.
SEONGJOONG CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Goodness. Brother-in-law...
Oh, man...
Dong-joo.
Dong-joo...
What do I do? My dad...
My dad didn't deserve this.
He didn't deserve this.
Dong-joo...
The pregnant woman was sent to the hospital and delivered triplets.
It was revealed to us that fortunately the mother and the babies are all healthy.
Centered on witnesses, the story of this security guard is spreading,
and the footsteps of condolence visits from all over the country never-ending.
MY MOM SAYS YOU ARE A SUPERMAN. I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP.
I TRULY RESPECT YOU. THANK YOU. TODAY'S GUARD: BAEK DAL-SHIK
EONJU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FUNERAL HOME
Thank you. We have a meal prepared over there.
-Do you need a parking validation? -Yes.
Dong-joo.
If it's too hard to send off your own father...
I'm going to do it.
No matter what.
Kiddo.
Dad.
It must have hurt so much, Dad.
Don't worry about that. It didn't hurt one bit.
But, kiddo...
How did you handle all this hardship?
-It must have been so hard. -No.
How agonizing it must have been.
How...
How anxious you must have been.
But I got to meet you.
I... I got to see you like this, Dad.
Just once...
Just for... one minute...
I prayed and hoped
to see you again.
I prayed to let me
touch an eyebrow hair, or even a little fuzz on you
before I leave
because I thought
I wouldn't be able to say goodbye.
I prayed and prayed...
I forgot for a short while
that my daughter
was a miracle.
Oh jeez, oh goodness.
Little Dong-joo, you gotta sleep!
Jeez, Dong-joo, you have to sleep soon! This is an issue.
Yeah? Yeah?
Daddy's gonna be done with laundry soon, and we'll go sleepy-sleep, okay?
SCHOOL LETTER BONGRYEONG ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
All right, like this, and like this.
And through here.
Like this.
-Dad. -Hmm?
Just do a ponytail.
-Oh, should I? -Yeah.
Okay, okay, got it.
Ugh... it tastes funny.
It's because you brushed your teeth. That's why I didn't brush my teeth yet.
-Can I have one more? -One more?
It'll taste fine now after the first one.
It's fine now, right?
Dad! Dad!!
-Hey, you're home! -Yeah!
-How'd it go? -I bombed it.
Hey, it's fine! You're not hurt, right?
First place!!
Wow! Wow!
Yeah!
As expected of Baek Dong-joo! What do you want to eat?
-Gomtang. -That's it?
-Jeyukbokkeum! -You got it. Go wash up and wait a little.
I'll get it ready in no time. Wait, wait.
My precious daughter.
You're so young and full of life.
It feels like a waste to even lay my eyes on you.
Dad, Dad, don't leave, please?
Dad, please don't go.
Dad!
I'm sorry.
COFFIN ROOM
Team Leader Im, if she could have a little more time...
It's been three hours already.
It's also time for her father to go back in the morgue.
Please.
Goodness.
Come, kiddo. Come here.
Wow, how can my daughter be so beautiful?
-Dong-joo. -Hmm?
This is the best I've done in 25 years!
You're right.
I wonder who you took this beauty from?
My daughter, how could you be so beautiful?
I'm afraid you will wear out or disappear.
How beautiful you are, my baby.
So beautiful, I'm scared.
I should get going now.
No, please? Dad, don't go.
I want to stay too.
Yeah, so don't go.
I want to stay.
I want to have nice conversations with my daughter every day,
and burst into laughter watching TV.
Get fried chicken delivered on your paydays,
and eat tangerines until our fingertips turn yellow.
And stay longer...
Kiddo, I want to see you get married,
watch you give birth and raise a child.
I even wanted to watch you slowly become a grandma.
I know. So please don't leave me, Dad.
Just like you are
Baek Dal-shik's daughter,
me leaving is only natural, the circle of life.
-There's no way to go against it. -I don't believe that!
Please just once, just once...
Everyone has to send off their parents before themselves.
Your dad experienced it, and your uncle experienced it.
It is just a matter of time, depending on the person.
It's a natural thing,
just like the seasons changing, or days becoming nights.
But...
it was
a bit early for you, kiddo.
My poor baby.
But that doesn't mean
you should live with a bitter heart.
Don't let this
affect you too much after I leave.
No, I... Then take me. I'm gonna follow you.
Your mother would never forgive me.
Your mom's Dad's pair, you know?
I was going to go and brag about how beautifully I raised our child,
and ask if she was watching us.
-Dong-joo. -Yes.
You have to go to that amazing person next to you.
You have to live well, live happily.
That's all I want from you.
Just that one thing.
Let's
meet again.
Let's meet again
in the next world.
Meet again as my daughter. Let us.
Next time,
I won't make it as hard.
COFFIN ROOM
Dad!
No!
You can't come.
Stay there.
Dad...
I love you, kiddo.
More than anything in the world.
Me too.
I love you too, Dad.
Goodbye.
Dad.
Brother-in-law.
Have a shot.
I went to seminary from Maehyeong's house.
It was shortly after Noona passed and Dong-joo was just born.
It was probably hard enough taking care of a newborn baby.
I wonder why he wanted to take care of his bereaved wife's smelly little brother.
I eat a lot, you know.
I would eat an entire bale of rice a month
but he never once so much as glared.
It was actually the opposite.
He was sobbing at the ordination, asking me, "Don't leave, don't go."
The senior priest commented that he thought the cathedral had flooded.
He was a brother
and a father to me too.
He was shade from a tree for me.
He is gone so suddenly.
Instead of taking care of me,
he should have gone out on dates.
He should have found himself a girlfriend, man.
Speaking of...
Why didn't Dong-joo's father
get remarried?
He thought it would be a bad omen for Dong-joo's marriage.
Now, should we clean up the visitors' room?
-Sure. -Let's go.
Excuse me.
If I may ask, how are you related to my brother-in-law?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I am...
That is, I am...
I'm her mother.
I knew it would be rude of me to come.
I knew that no one would welcome me.
But I couldn't just sit around.
I've come because I just had to do something.
I will stay and leave like air, invisible and unnoticeable.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
He should be
in heaven, right?
He would have gone
to a better place, right?
Of course.
Thank you very much for coming.
Thank you. And I'm so very sorry.
I'm so, so sorry.
I'm so sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry...
Thank you.
Thank you, thank you. I'm sorry.
What a noble death.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry...
Mr. Baek made us all kinds of purses and bags.
I know, right?
He made us leather purses and shoulder bags.
Occasionally some knockoffs just for fun.
Yeah, but wasn't it way too obvious?
He probably used better leather than the real ones.
I still carry it around.
Me too.
Now we say our farewell to Mr. Baek Dal-shik.
But we are consoled in the hopes for the joy
of meeting each other again someday within God.
Therefore, the farewell we say here and now is...
love,
and to lessen our pain.
Now we must let the deceased...
The deceased...
Brother-in-law...
Brother.
Brother...
Goodbye.
Thank you for being my brother-in-law.
Please rest in peace with no worries about Dong-joo.
You're home now, kiddo?
What took you so long?
I grilled some hairtails, they've all gone cold.
Dad.
It tastes better warm.
Just eat this one.
-I brushed my teeth already. -You can brush 'em again after.
I'll have it tomorrow.
Man, what a hard life I live.
It's so hard to please my dear daughter.
♪ On a lonely day ♪
♪ You were left alone ♪
♪ I'm sorry ♪
♪ By your side ♪ ♪ When you have no one to lean on ♪
♪ As a small consolation ♪
♪ Please let me stay... ♪
That's tasty.
♪ After that long night ♪
♪ When your tears stop flowing ♪ ♪ Then again ♪
♪ Goodbye ♪
♪ My friend ♪
Surprise.
I thought Brother-in-law might get jealous if he finds out you two are here alone
so I brought company.
Let's head inside.
-I'm the guest, so... -Ouch!
-I said I'm going first. -Go ahead, go ahead.
He piggybacked her home that night and was bedridden for like ten days.
No way it was ten days, it was like two!
It was ten.
Brother-in-law called crying
that after piggybacking you, there was not a body part that was okay.
How drunk were you, to be carried home by your father?
Oh, that was the first time I drank, when I was 20.
I drank with Jung-hwa with no awareness
and wow... I thought I was gonna die.
It was fortunate your father found you.
Apparently I called him.
He was saying that on the hill on his way home
that he wanted to throw his own daughter on the ground.
I know that feeling very well.
Right, he said something else...
It was like, "I'm disowning you if you drink again!"
Wow, what an exaggeration! He didn't say that.
What was it then?
I don't think he said anything particular.
I think I just went out drinking with Dad more,
saying I need to learn from an adult.
I went to street bars and pubs with Dad.
Brother-in-law was such a great father when you think about that.
If it were me, I would have broken your leg.
Of course,
he's a really cool dad.
My friends are all jealous.
Oh, speaking of, should we go buy more beer?
Oh, sure.
Thank you, Brother Cousin.
-It's nothing. -I'm glad...
that brother-in-law got to see you before passing.
Please take care of our Dong-joo.
Oh, my Lord!
Oh, man, what is that?
Oh, my heart!
Goodness.
Jeez, he collected all these.
WISH-GRANTING COUPON
DAD THANK YOU!
Whatcha doin'?
Guess what this is.
What is it?
But, brother, what are you going to do with all that money?
I want to get her a nice set of furniture when she gets married.
Man, Dong-joo is so lucky.
Right? If I do this for another few years,
I think I can even get her a nice car on her way.
But... I think she found someone.
-Someone? -Yeah.
How did you...
Dong-joo...
You need to be happy.
Your dad lived only for that.
Ugh.
Brother-in-law's legs were way too short. My feet were so cold all night.
Uncle, don't you have to go to church?
Of course I do.
Did you sleep well?
Yes.
Uncle?
Yeah, I'm done.
Man, it was like a storm, so early in the morning.
Dong-joo, you're up.
-Good morning. -Morning.
-You should've gone home. -It was an emergency.
-Let's get going. -Hmm? Where?
Let's just go.
Oh, yeah. We also have work to do.
-Let's go. -I also...
want to request a job.
Hmm?
This kimchi was made by my father.
Please keep him in your hearts.
Baek Dal-shik's daughter, Baek Dong-joo.
Thank you, Father.
Thank you.
-Ye-seo. -Yes?
The glint in your eyes is just like Dong-joo's.
Who is Dong-joo?
It means you're doing well.
Here you go.
Enjoy.
Yes, thank you.
Have a good one.
-Is Dong-joo well? -Yes.
Did she start the exam prep?
I think she's debating.
Office position?
Yeah, he asked me to offer you this for the time being
since you can also prepare for the civil exam simultaneously.
Office position...
Would it remind you of your father?
No, it's not that...
And it's good to be reminded of Dad.
Isn't Dad amazing?
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
He saved four lives.
To rescue a person,
to save their life,
is such a meaningful thing to me.
You're also capable of it.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR BAEK DONG-JOO
Tae-hee.
What?
I got a reply.
-Huh? -Come, fast, fast, fast.
Sit down.
What does it say, Director Kim?
"Hello, Vincent."
"Your words, 'May I help You,' touched my heart."
-Touched their heart! -"I would like to discuss investment...
...seriously. Let's have a meeting. Please come to Pangyo."
Pangyo?
Pangyo?!
Okay! Yes!
Of course, of course!
-Hurry, tell them I'll be there. -Wow, is this possible?
But Uncle, do you have something to wear? Don't you only have joggers?
This kid!
I may not look like it but I even have a custom-made suit!
Your hair, your hair! Your hair right now is very business unfriendly.
You may need a little hair cut.
Of course! Come on, send it fast. 'O,' 'b,' yeah?
EONJU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FUNERAL HOME
Welcome.
FUNERAL HOME
Hello, Eonju University Hospital Funeral Home.
How much does it cost for a funeral? It's pretty urgent.
I see. Who might it be that has passed?
Not yet, but I think I'm pretty close.
I was diagnosed terminally ill a few years ago.
But I don't think I will last much longer.
I called to ask about the funeral costs for my son who'll be left alone.
I see...
I only have 1,000,000 won. Will it be enough for a funeral?
BUDGET PLAN A: 3,000,000 WON
Yes, of course.
Um, my name is Baek Dong-joo. I would like to give you my number.
Are you able to take notes?
Wait, wait, wait!
Huh? What's wrong?
How are you so audacious? Huh?
Only cut a little bit.
-Okay. -One millimeter.
-One millimeter-- -Only cut one millimeter, please.
Are you cutting your hair or not?
I... I will, but...
Now that I'm here, let me cut your hair.
You cut your ridiculous hair right now. Cut your hair!
Okay, Mom! Let's live in Gangnam!
-Cut it off! -Okay.
Wait, wait, five millimeters. Just five millimeters!
-Just cut it off, please. All of it. -What do you mean all of it?!
Look forward.
I'll make you look refreshing.
-Okay. -No, not refreshing--
Let's go, Pangyo branch!
Good luck.
You too.
Depart!
EONJU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
This is a notice from Kim Tae-hee from ER.
Male, 35, fallen from a three-story building, transported now.
Suspecting a light femur fracture and internal bleeding by stomach inflation.
Low blood pressure as well. Yes.
Make way for the patient!
He needs a sonogram and 3 milligrams of oxygen.
-A lot of blood packs too. -Yes.
Let's put him in the ICU for now.
Team Leader Im.
Yes?
When is your day off?
Today.
Huh?
Then why are you here?
To have coffee with you, So-ra.
A DIME A JOB
Seo, who caused a drunk hit-and-run and tried to destroy evidence meticulously
for two years using his authorities as a police officer
was sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment at the first trial.
The judge has also ordered financial compensation
for the mental anguish caused to the victim's family, as the illegal act
of the defendant could be considered a violation of their legal rights.
Seo's attorney stated at the news conference that he respects the result
of the first trial, and that they will not appeal.
Dong-joo.
Team Leader Im, what brings you here?
I'm here to see you. How's the work going?
It's good, but a little boring. I want to go back to funeral directing.
I guess we have the same fate.
We can have two or three weddings,
but there is only one funeral in someone's life.
I really love that moment where everyone becomes equals.
And we get to spend their last three days with them.
I wonder if it's been decided by a higher power?
Hmm...
Enough of this chitchat! Pack up your stuff.
A FIRE OCCURS AT BONGSU ELECTRICS CAUSES MANY CASUALTIES
BONGSU ELECTRICS BUILDING FIRE CAUSES 21 DEATHS
What allowed me to meet an angel...
MAY 24, 1998
Hello, is this 911?
Yes, this is Bongsu District. There's a fire in Bongsu Electrics!
I have to find my son.
You're capable of finding my son.
But you... came to me like this.
The person who stopped on his way to report the incident for the first time.
Oh no, Tae-hee! My Tae-hee!
Tae-hee! Oh, no, Tae-hee!
-Tae-hee! -We have to go, now!
The salesman who risked his life to turn on the fire alarm.
-And the money! -Money?
-Can you help me? -Me?
Dammit...
Move, move out of the way!
A cook that closed the gas valve.
-And prevented a huge explosion. -...for taking care of this old grandma.
Thank you.
Grandma...
Grandma!
Grandma...
It's all right.
Grandma!
Miss, I'm right here! Right here!
Jung-ran! Goodness, are you okay?
A security guard who delayed his own escape for the rescue of another.
Here's a wet handkerchief.
-Help us! -Help us!
There's a child over there.
Can you change my funeral portrait?
A factory worker that reported the location of survivors.
I'll go in, so take these people outside!
Are you okay, ma'am?
Are you okay? Let's get out of here.
One moment.
A firefighter who gave away his own oxygen mask.
Breathe.
My dad
quit his job as a firefighter in order to take care of me in the hospital.
I'm sorry.
Don't be sick there.
Are you all right? Let's get out of here. Let's go.
It's okay.
FROM EMPLOYEES OF BONGSU ELECTRIC MAY THE DECEASED REST IN PEACE
Yes, yes, Tae-hee.
It'll all be fine.
It's all right, Grandma's here now.
At this rate, the baby is also at risk.
Send her in for a C-section.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
DEATH CERTIFICATE
BIRTH DATE: MAY 24 1998 7:30 P.M. FATHER: BAEK DAL-SHIK MOTHER: OH JUNG-RAN
PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CHOI MI-RAN
Even the doctor who saved the baby...
WITHIN THE TRAGEDY THAT KILLED 21 LIVES A PRECIOUS NEW LIFE IS BORN
The good deeds of many
and the kind and beautiful nature of humanity
have all created a miracle.
-Chief Mourner, sir. -Yes.
Is there a song that your mother liked in her life?
I thought it would be good to have it play during the departure.
You do things like that?
My mother really loved Lee Moon-sae.
Which song would you like?
"A Poem for a Poem."
Then the rest is...
Yes, I'll take care of it.
Your heart, as soft and smooth as skin,
though it may be a harsh and overwhelming life,
if you embrace that beautiful heart and live through the day...
This is the perfect medium size room.
It's about 2,500 square feet and allows up to 60 guests.
Oh, I would've liked you to see the VIP room on third floor,
but it's in use, so we'll do that next time.
-Okay. -Let's head over this way.
Um... This is the coffin room.
It's in use by a funeral director at the moment,
so we'll come back to this room.
...you can meet Dong-joo.
I...
I think I'm seeing ghosts.
For more than 15 years...
...15 years I've worked, nothing like this happened!
I touched the deceased, and they just... woke up.
What should I do about this?
What do I do?
Did you see the number?
Huh?
Father?
Yes.
That's right. Miracles are always by our side.
Respiration is back.
Are you alive?
Are you dead?
How may I help you?
MAY I HELP YOU
THANK YOU SUNGWOO YONG-YEO, GU JI-SANG & JI SOO-WON FOR MAKING A SPECIAL APPEARANCE.
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING "MAY I HELP YOU".