[My Roommate is a Gumiho]
[Hospital Ward A]
Sir, you're up early.
[Today is the day]
[I should let her go.]
Why do you look at me like that?
Miss Dam.
Are you free tonight?
Sorry?
I thought we should grab a cup of coffee at a nice cafe.
Sounds good. I'd love to.
I'm having tiramisu too.
Turn in your reports before the weekend.
-Yes, Professor. -Yes, Professor.
-Could you check this? -Yes, that's it.
I went through everything here.
-Thank you. -What are you doing? What is that?
I've been making a list of great places to go
with my future girlfriend.
I never know where to take girls when I actually date them.
Hey, doesn't this place look great?
It's quiet and desolate, so you can solely focus on each other.
If I didn't total my car,
I would've taken you two there to practice.
Where is this place?
[Miss Dam]
[Sir! I found this new popular cafe.]
[I'll be there right after my classes. See you at 8 p.m.]
[Click to view on a map]
[I'll take off soon too.]
[Breaking news. The third possible victim]
[of the Downtown Murder has been found.]
[Like the victims before, the victim had been murdered]
["The 3rd Possible Victim of Serial Murder Killed at the Hospital"]
[without any weapons found on the scene.]
[The victim had been attacked once before and was already hospitalized.]
Hello?
Ms. Hwang Yu-jin?
[The police are under investigation,]
["The 3rd Possible Victim of Serial Murder Killed at the Hospital"]
[but they have yet to figure out the motive.]
[Violent Crimes Unit 1]
So we don't have any evidence on the CCTV footage or witnesses again?
Who is this, and how do they manage to not leave a trace behind?
Hey.
What's with him?
[Police Station]
[Righteous and Upright Police]
[Seoul Gangpo Police Station]
[Downtown Murder Case]
[KCSI Crime Scene Analysis]
[Photos]
[Victim 1, Kim Ri-ra]
You seem to be here alone, as always.
[Victim 2, Lee Min-ju]
You come here often, so this is on the house.
You should give it a try.
All these women were involved with you?
Why did this case make you concerned?
I still have good hunches.
It obviously doesn't look like something a human would do,
just as you noticed.
It couldn't be that old man, could it?
I know he has a peculiar taste, but he can't be this wicked.
Why did the assailant go after these women instead of me?
I do know one thing for sure.
If this attacker is after the women around you,
think about who'll be next.
Sir, you're here.
What's wrong?
Miss Dam.
I think I might be making another mistake,
and I may end up regretting this moment.
But stay by my side.
Sir, did something happen?
-Sorry? -You haven't said anything for a while,
and you don't look too well.
I also don't understand what you meant by what you said back there.
Right. It didn't mean anything.
You don't have to mind it.
Oh, okay.
He definitely says the weirdest things from time to time.
Sir, I'm going to school.
-I'll go with you. -Sorry?
I'll give you a ride.
You will?
Sir, why are you suddenly giving me a ride?
[Episode 7]
I'll take you and bring you back from school for a while.
For a while? Why?
My project has taken off,
so I have to be at work at the publisher for a while.
I see.
Your school is on the way, so I thought it'd be great to commute together.
Of course, it's great news for me.
I mean, it's great for the environment
since we won't waste more fuels,
and I get to save my bus fares.
I'll buy you a meal one of these days with the bus fares I saved.
What? You're going to keep her by your side?
Are you serious?
Keeping her with you is honestly the most dangerous move.
You said the victims were all involved with you.
I thought she'd be safer with me until I find out
exactly what's going on.
If anything happens to her,
I'm also the one who could protect her best.
But here's the thing I don't get.
If you think about it,
that kid at your house was closer to you than any other woman.
How did she manage to stay safe?
That's what I find relieving and questionable at the same time.
Anyway, keep an eye on Miss Dam. I ask of you.
I can't believe you're asking me for something of a favor.
I still trust this hunch you still have left.
You trust me?
Well, I'll see.
I'll keep my eyes on her if I have any extra time.
Hey, Hye-sun.
The road is very big. Why are you walking right behind me?
I must've been gum in my past life.
Hye-sun, why are you keep staring at me?
Tell me about it. Were you a CCTV in your past life?
-Hey, Jae-jin! -Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
I thought someone was attacking Dam.
-I... -I wasn't attacking her.
I was trying to surprise her.
We have no time, so I'll skip the attendance
and go right into the lecture.
Next week is waiting for you.
You remember what's coming up, right?
-Yes. -Whatever.
What about next week? What is it?
[Sir, what am I going to do? I'm scared.]
What's going on, Miss Dam?
I'm about to take
my midterms.
Oh, and that's scary?
Of course, nothing is scarier than tests for college students.
So I'm going to stop by the bookstore before I go home today.
[You don't have to pick me up today.]
Oh, okay.
[Humanities]
Right, he said he writes humanities books.
[Humanities]
His book is really here.
["Goryeo, the Truths and Misconceptions of History"]
You must like this book.
Yes.
Thank you.
Be careful.
Miss Dam.
Hey, sir.
What are you doing?
I bumped into this man...
What? Where did he go?
He was here just now.
Anyway, what brings you here, sir?
I just came to browse some books.
-What are those? -These are related to my major.
I see.
Hey, Miss Dam.
About that man you ran into at the bookstore.
What was he like?
Could you tell me what he was wearing, how old he looked,
and anything else you remember?
I'm not sure. It happened so quickly, so I don't exactly remember.
He seemed pretty cold,
and it looked like he was in his early 30s,
kind of like you.
What is it?
I was concerned.
[What's going on? If he's concerned]
[that a stranger came up and talked to me...]
There are lots of awful crimes these days.
Right, crimes. You're right.
So while we're at it,
I think it might be better if you avoid strangers from now on.
Sure.
If anything happens and seems out of the ordinary,
please let me know.
I get worried.
You get worried?
Come on, sir. I'm not a kid.
Sir.
Ta-da.
I bought this.
["Goryeo, the Truths and Misconceptions of History"]
[Shin Woo-yeo tells the story of Goryeo.]
-Why did you buy that? -I wanted to have a read.
May I get your autograph?
I've never done that before.
It's a bit awkward.
I see.
[Shin Woo-yeo, to Miss Dam.]
Wait, is this me?
That looks worse than I actually do.
Then let me get you a new book.
No.
I'll just keep it.
You took the time to draw it.
[Soo-kyung]
[Here's the question and the summary on the history of late Goryeo.]
[History of Late Goryeo, for your eyes only]
Sir.
May I make use of you?
Make use of me?
Soo-kyung pointed out a possible test subject for me,
discussing the background for annotations of "Tripitaka Koreana."
I want to get a detailed explanation from you, who lived through that time.
Annotations of "Tripitaka Koreana."
I have related products downstairs.
-Do you want to come with me? -Sure.
As you know, the annotations were created to supplement the first edition.
And that's called a sutra plaque.
It's a sort of a mark to discern what's written
in the annotation.
It's like a table of contents.
I'm highly interested in the Buddhist culture.
Sir, let's go on a trip to a Buddhist temple after my midterm.
A trip?
Why not? Don't you like going on trips?
No, it's not that I hate it.
It's my first time.
You always say it's your first time.
Your first time living with someone.
Your first time having a family.
And your first time signing an autograph. You always say that.
Did you only cultivate your morals over 1,000 years?
What would you have done without me?
I wonder.
Then we have no choice but to go on a trip.
I mean, I've been worried about you lately.
You kept saying all these mysterious things.
So I wondered if you'd adapt well once you become a human,
but I think it might be your lack of experience.
Since you can enlarge your experience through this chance,
I'd like to go with you.
Okay, let's go on a trip.
Really?
Then promise me.
I promise.
It's hot here.
Sir, may I borrow this book?
[Book of Poetry]
[Temples with a nice atmosphere]
[Book of Poetry]
This must be a portrait.
Seo, hwa.
That sounds like a woman's name.
Jeong, da.
That means deep affection.
Excuse me, sir.
"Teuk, geup, jeong, da, mong, jung, ji, yeon."
Does that mean the love was so special that you miss someone even in your dreams?
You're right.
Who's Seo-hwa?
I found this portrait in the book, so I ended up seeing it.
If you missed her even in your dreams, I thought she could be your first love.
-Why was that in there? -She was, wasn't she?
Her portrait and this letter.
She's obviously your first love. Right?
I guess that might be the most appropriate expression.
First love.
Miss Dam.
Goodness, I'm sorry.
Thanks for showing your first love...
I mean, your book.
A portrait and a love letter?
He had lots of romantic experiences, didn't he?
But wait.
He drew her so gorgeously with every stroke of his brush.
[Shin Woo-yeo, to Miss Dam.]
But he did this for me.
Excuse me, sir.
I'm asking you without any intentions,
so this question is purely academic.
How did people date back in the Joseon era?
Did you push a lady on the swing
just like Lee Mong-ryong and Chun-hyang?
I think so.
Then
did you buy her a norigae out on the streets?
I've never done that, but I bought her shoes decorated with flowers.
I see. You must've liked her a lot.
Well, I could see how elegant and beautiful she was.
-She looks like her. -Sorry?
No, never mind. Nothing.
Hey, can you stop making that noise?
You're making me lose focus.
There she is.
The highly sensitive Soo-kyung, who shows up during the exam period.
My sensitivity and fierceness are
what made me the top student in our major.
I'm going out for two more cups
of instant coffee to wake up.
Goodness, she always overreacts.
-Hey. -Fine. I'll eat quietly.
No, it's not that.
What does first love mean to men?
First love? All of a sudden?
I just got curious.
First love.
Those two words make you feel so sentimental and painful.
I had my first love back in middle school.
We broke up over the most heartrending reason.
She was terminally ill.
-Really? -No, she lied to me.
It turns out she two-timed me with a close friend.
Even though she made up such an absurd lie,
I still couldn't forget her just because she was my first love.
People say,
all men have one room in their hearts they keep for life.
The room where they keep their first love until the day they die.
So if he doesn't die, she lives on in that room for life?
Precisely. She checks in, but there is no check-out hour.
You may face a peak season with other people you love,
but that room is always sold out. No one can take it.
Goodness, you.
[Sir]
Hello, sir.
[What time will you be done today?]
Well, I don't think
you have to pick me up today.
No, nothing is going on. I just wanted to walk a little.
Then let's walk together.
So why did you suddenly want to walk today?
Just because. The weather was so nice.
-Goodbye. -Thank you.
Miss Dam?
Yes?
Let's go.
I said I'll buy you tteokbokki with the bus fare I saved.
Let's go eat that now.
Is something wrong, Miss Dam?
What?
You don't seem very well.
No, it's nothing.
Anyway,
Jae-jin told me
that all men have a room in their hearts.
And in that room,
they keep their first love for life.
Is that true?
I'm not sure.
What about you?
She's suddenly come back to me for a very long time.
[I feel like such a fool.]
[I hate myself for getting concerned over something that happened]
[hundreds of years ago.]
What's going on? Why are you sighing?
Is that guy you asked out troubling you again?
-What? -I knew something was up
when you suddenly asked me about men's first love.
Did his first love show up?
No, that's not the case.
Then just forget it.
You don't have to mind the past.
It's not like you can undo what already happened.
I know that.
But I get jealous.
I hate how ridiculous I am,
but that's how I feel.
What's wrong with me?
I think that's only natural.
There comes a moment in everyone's life when they lose their usual pace.
It happens once you like someone.
That happens when you like someone.
Hey.
How are your studies going for the midterms? Do you start tomorrow?
Why do you care?
Well, I wanted to bid you good luck.
And I quit smoking.
You said you hated it.
Dam, let's eat lunch.
What? With me?
Is there another Dam here? Let's go.
Seon-woo, what you need to quit is your interest in Dam, not smoking.
Why have you been like this to me lately?
Like what?
I mean, you're always around me,
and you suddenly wanted to eat.
Because I was asked to...
You were asked to do this?
This monk I know asked me
to be kind to others.
That's how I can gain virtue and end up in paradise.
I see. So you were a Buddhist.
Something like that.
But I don't even expect to end up in paradise.
I just want to live according to my fate and place,
enjoying this troublesome life to the fullest.
That's all I want.
Hye-sun, you sometimes seem like you have years of experience
from the way you talk.
Why are you criticizing me while I'm being kind to you?
Criticizing you? It's a good thing to come off as an experienced person.
I'm not sure. I hate it when people say
I seem seasoned as if I have years of experience.
It looked like humans think longevity is a blessing
and want to live forever.
Imagine if you live for almost an eternity.
How do you think it'll feel?
I didn't expect you to find me.
It has been a while, fox.
Don't call me a fox. I'm a human now.
Then live like a human.
Stop coming to a place like this by using his petty magic.
Don't be afraid.
I don't mean that I'll ruin your life right now.
Old man, you know about this, right?
Know what?
The mysterious happenings surrounding Woo-yeo.
I can tell by your face that you do know. Help him.
I'm not sure. Don't you think this is his job?
If you have anything to say, you can tell me.
Woo-yeo, what have you been doing to this day?
Hye-sun is younger than you, yet she became a human ages ago.
I said I wanted to become a human,
then you told me to collect human energy to become one.
I've always known you weren't the kindest guy since then.
It must've been lots of fun
if you just stood back and watched me to this day.
Fun?
I may not look like it, but I'm a mountain spirit.
What benefits would I get from pestering you?
My job is to take care of your destiny.
Which is why I have been watching over her.
Are you saying you're the reason she has been safe?
Of course.
She's been protected by my magic spell.
[Humanities]
[I was hovering around her at times,]
[and around you at others.]
So,
from whom have you been protecting us?
When a gumiho lives 1,000 years, it turns into a maegu.
Maegu?
I didn't want you to turn into such a wicked creature.
Therefore, I thought I might as well eliminate you
if you fail to become a human within 1,000 years.
Why would you suddenly talk about elimination?
There appeared one who goes against nature
and disrupts the order.
A maegu who has lived
a thousand years and failed to become a human
refused to be eliminated
and turned into an evil spirit.
And it covets your Marble.
Wait.
An evil spirit covets the Marble?
What does it need it for?
It has a silly belief
that it might make it a human.
You should have made sure to eliminate it in the first place.
You had one job.
So where's this evil spirit called maegu or whatever?
Even if you don't try,
you'll eventually bump into it.
It couldn't find what it wanted,
and it will now try to find it from you, the owner of the Marble.
And now a human's life is in my hand
because I did my job.
I do not want to disturb order,
so I think I should stop here.
I'm saying I'm not protecting her anymore.
What does that...
Miss Dam.
Sir.
-Are you okay? -What do you mean?
Why didn't you call me? I said I would come pick you up.
Right. The class suddenly got canceled, so...
Sir.
Let's go home now.
I want you to go first.
I'll catch up with you right away.
[Flower, Flower Cafe]
I know why you appeared with that face.
You want the Marble.
You don't have the Marble anyway.
Sir.
Is everything okay?
Did something happen at the flower shop?
Never mind.
Miss Dam.
All I think about is you.
I promised I would protect you.
And I always think about
how I can keep my word.
I meant
everything I said to you.
So...
trust me.
[It's funny]
[how a few words can make me feel better]
[though I have been upset the whole time.]
Yes, Sir.
-Miss Dam. -What's up?
Well...
I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone.
Would you mind
staying with me tonight?
Hey, I get you're busy, but you should wash your hair.
Your hair is so oily it can be an oil mill.
Whatever. I barely have enough time to learn.
I don't have time to wash my hair.
Gosh.
Take a look if you like.
What is it?
[Korean Medieval History]
-Awesome! These are past exam materials. -Hey!
This...
and this are musts.
They'll definitely be on the exam.
This is awesome.
Soo-kyung, on the inside, you are the most beautiful person.
How about on the outside?
Tell me.
On the outside...
You haven't gone home yet.
-Hi. -Keep it up.
Soo-kyung.
I heard you had the past exam materials of Korean Medieval History.
Could you share it with me?
Seok.
You know, during the late Joseon period,
family history books were often traded.
-Yes, I know that of course. -What was society like then?
It was chaotic.
That's right.
I turned everyone down, so if I share it with you,
it will make society chaotic, I think.
You have your point.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked. Good luck then.
Why won't you share it with him?
I get it. You don't want to help him because he's your rival.
He's not my rival.
I have never left my throne.
I have always been the top.
I'm unrivaled.
Come on. That's not quite true.
You're the top student because you focus only on studying.
And he's in second place while organizing all the events...
because he's a student representative.
Once he starts focusing only on studying,
he will be the top student, not you...
Which is never going to happen.
As long as you don't stop breathing, you'll always be the top student.
This is not right.
It's 1859, not 1857.
I see.
-Which year? -1859.
I'm not interrupting you, am I?
You seemed to have trouble focusing on study these days.
That's why I wanted to keep you company tonight.
To make sure you work hard.
Well, it's nice studying together anyway because I can get your help.
I guess I can make use of my long life sometimes.
Imagine if you live for almost an eternity.
How do you think it'll feel?
In the end, you have to let go of all the people you love
and all the good and bad memories will fade away.
Is it really good to live a meaningless life like that?
How does it feel to live a long life?
Nothing. It doesn't feel like anything.
I will try to understand.
-What? -I said, I'll try to understand.
What do you mean?
You also say a lot of things I don't understand.
So just pretend you got what I mean.
[The feeling of liking someone]
[can be quite childish.]
[That childish feeling sometimes bothers me,]
[but I wish it doesn't go away.]
Seriously, everything you mentioned was on the exam.
Did you wash your hair, by the way?
I got changed too.
What am I going to do? I messed up my first exam.
I shouldn't have studied with him. I couldn't focus.
Him? Who did you study with?
Dan. He's taking exams too.
Why are you smirking?
-As if you nailed it or something. -I did nail it.
I almost got a heart attack when I got the exam paper.
All the exam materials Soo-kyung shared with me were on the exam.
I had so much to write, but there wasn't much space for it.
What? Am I the only one who messed it up?
Yes. You're the only one.
You'll let me see your notes and the exam materials again, right?
Where's your conscience?
It's very brazen of you to ask me to share the fruit of my hard work.
I'm not brazen.
I'm going to buy you food and drinks. I'll be nice to you.
Not interested. I've got to go.
Hey. Soo-kyung.
She said she's studying in the library the whole night. Let's go join her.
You need to be around a banquet to get some food
and be around the top student to get some tips.
-You're right, but... -The exam is tomorrow morning.
You don't want to waste time traveling back and forth.
Hey, do you want to take the same class again next semester?
-No. -Let's go.
[Central Library]
I'm sorry. I can't go home today.
I really messed up the exam.
I think I should study with my friends today.
[Okay. Good luck.]
[And call me if something happens.]
Okay. I'll text you immediately.
-Hello. [-Mr. Shin.]
[This is Kim So-jeong from Haemil Publishers.]
[A detective is going to call you soon]
[so I thought I might as well give you a heads-up.]
What?
[Apparently Ms. Hwang said something]
[before that incident.]
[And all the people related]
[are required to be interviewed.]
[She said she was familiar with the culprit's face.]
[She was familiar with the face?]
You don't have the Marble anyway.
[If this person can change their appearance]
[and Ms. Hwang was familiar with the face...]
Hi, Sir. What are you doing here?
I came to see you.
I was wondering if you were doing all right.
Oh. I guess it bothered you that I'm staying out.
There you are.
What?
Darn it.
[Sir, why did you suddenly disappear?]
[Is everything all right?]
[Sir]
Everything is all right.
Gosh, you scared me.
What happened? I was worried about you.
What did you mean by, "There you are"?
I said that because I found you.
Now, everything will be all right.
What do you mean?
If you want to come home because you get tired or sleepy,
call me.
I'll come pick you up any time.
Okay.
Are you okay?
I guess all kinds of things happen when you live a long life.
Now, don't worry about other things and focus on your original goal.
You're almost there.
I know it's upsetting.
But there must be a reason why the Marble changed its color for the first time.
So do everything you can to keep her.
If you become an evil spirit
just like the old man said...
[How does it feel to witness the vain end?]
I want you to remember this day.
It can happen to you too.
Think of the girl as your last hope
and become a human.
I truly wish you won't meet
a tragic end like this.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Gosh, it's finally over. It feels so good.
Thanks, Soo-kyung. You helped me a lot.
If you thank me so much, buy me some grilled pork belly.
Okay. Why don't we go now?
Grilled pork belly, soju, and beer?
I'd love to!
Where should we go?
What was that place called where they had great fried rice?
[Sir]
[Miss Dam, now your exams are finished,]
[why don't we go on a trip?]
Guys, I have an appointment. I've got to go.
I'm sorry. I'll buy you grilled pork belly and beef tripe next time.
-Sorry. Bye. -Hey.
Hey. Darn it.
It's okay. It's just the two of us, so it'll be cheaper.
-Come on. Let's go. -Forget it.
Let's do it another time.
I mean,
I don't want to be hanging around the campus looking like this.
You know, I'm Kim Tae-hee of Seogwa University.
You know what I mean.
Listen, my friend. I really didn't want to say this
because you helped me a lot,
but why do you keep calling yourself Kim Tae-hee?
The only thing you two have in common is that you have a face.
What are you saying? I totally look like Kim Tae-hee.
Gosh. How do I make you understand?
Hey, wait. Since you always say the truth, please answer me.
Does she look like Kim Tae-hee?
Yes, she does.
What?
Kim Dae-hee, the comedian who used to be on "Gag Concert", right?
You look a lot like him.
Bye then.
Let's go eat.
Hey! Stop right there!
Be careful. You might fall.
See? I told you to be careful.
Right. I almost fell.
By the way, why a trip all of a sudden?
We agreed to go on a trip together when your exams are finished.
Right.
But I didn't know it would be on the very day the exam was over.
Should we try another day then?
No. You say that
only when you buy lottery tickets.
Let's go.
Let's take a bus this time.
Why did you suggest we ride a bus this time?
Well. I wanted to go slowly.
Slowly. That sounds great.
How about that?
Oh, I want to make a wish too.
By the way, do you have a wish too?
I mean, you can use magic whenever you want,
you've been accumulating wealth for almost a thousand years,
and you're so tall and handsome.
I wonder what wish you can possibly have.
Oh. Maybe you wished the Marble comes out soon so you can be a human.
I made a wish for you.
For me?
You have a beautiful smile,
so I wished you would get to smile often.
You can make your dreams come true,
so I wished you wouldn't give up on what you like.
And I wished you wouldn't get hurt
by others.
I wished you would always be well.
It's so pretty.
Don't you think, Sir?
I'm so glad we came here.
Sir.
Let's come back here next year.
Actually, earlier in front of the stone tower,
I wished I could come back here next year with you.
But not like this.
I wished you could come with me as a human.
Miss Dam.
Do you remember what I said then?
What do you mean?
I said I had never had a family,
but I felt like I got one now.
I really meant what I said.
Nobody has ever stayed with me for this long.
I've been used to being alone.
Then...
[I'm also okay with staying with you.]
[Then]
[Actually, I'm more than just okay with it.]
[I met you.]
[And you happened]
[to become special to me.]
I lied.
I knew how to take out the Marble
from the beginning.
But I lied to you.
I needed energy to become human,
and you happened to be there.
You won't remember a thing.
When you wake up,
everything will be over.
You just had a short dream.
As of now,
the contract has ended.
[We appreciate Jung So-min, Ko Kyoung-pyo, and Han Ji-eun for the guest appearances.]
[My Roommate is a Gumiho]
[Sir, I'm home.]
[Her kind voice.]
[Her smile.]
[All those things were perhaps a privilege.]
You don't have time to lose looking miserable.
[Seogwa University]
[I'm just watching her for a while. Just for a while.]
Are you free today?
[You're just acting like you don't know]
that I like you, aren't you?
[Is it really okay for you to see her doing just fine without you?]
I like someone else.