If you are me in the next life,
remember this dream.
Everything is repeating.
Connections made here continue there
as does ill-fate.
From the dangerous ones,
you must protect that woman.
On the way to Hanyang, give this to my mother
to bury 3-metres deep in the rear yard.
Yes, Master.
If perhaps...
anything happens to me,
do not open it.
Leave it in that place.
If something happens? How?
Kim Dam-Ryung: appointed as Magistrate of Hyupgok.
That year, 11 December, aged 27
Died?
I request you.
What are you?
Who's the dangerous one, and who's the woman?
Who are you?
Are you truly... me?
Not a dream...really me?
~ The Legend of the Blue Sea ~
Joon-Jae, the power's out.
The black-out was so sudden, I was scared alone.
Not scared now?
Yeah. I'm fine.
Anyway, did you look?
Mm. Let's go.
Only you got a look? I want to see.
It's raining and late. Don't you have to get home?
I'm fine.
Our curator said this Joseon man is as handsome as a pop idol.
You saw it, right? Let's go.
You saw, right? It's like you.
Me?
You can't tell?
Do all big eyes and good looks resemble me?
No, it's so like you.
Well, I think...
I look better.
Let's go.
Maybe he's your ancestor.
No, you're a Heo. So, your mother's side?
Why are you like this?
No. Check your ancestry.
It's uncanny. Maybe you're interested in Kim Dam-Ryung
because of genetics.
- Cha Shi-Ah. - Mm?
- Our coming here... - Yeah.
Keep it to ourselves.
Why?
It's authorised staff only. I don't want you in trouble.
I'm researching something. Only you should know.
Yes, sure.
Why do I keep getting this dream? I don't like it.
EPISODE 10
Heo Joon-Jae, why aren't you back from seeing Cha Shi-Ah?
Heo Joon-Jae, what's the time?
Now? 11pm.
Our curfew is 8pm, right?
You told me not to break curfew.
That applies to free-loaders, not me.
- Why not? - I'm the landlord.
That's usual?
Yes. The landlord's way is the rule.
If you think it's unfair, buy your own house.
Oh gosh.
I'm so tired.
Oh, scared me.
You're like a staring ghost. Stop!
- I'll keep staring. - Why?
I own my eyes.
I can decide to stare.
It's my rule to glare if I'm mad with nothing to say.
- So? You'll keep staring? - Yes.
Why?
I want to see you now to make up for when I couldn't.
Do as you like. You'll get dizzy.
Oh yeah.
- Let me ask something. - Mm, what?
After your car accident, at the ER...
Mm.
You had a dream?
Heo Joon-Jae.
Are you okay?
I had a dream.
You held my hand.
You saved me.
Mm, right, I did.
What dream?
So, in the dream, how'd I save you?
There are many ways of rescue.
I could've stopped you from falling from a height
or lifted you out of a deep pit.
How did I do it?
You don't remember? OK.
What about the time period?
Was I in traditional clothes?
You know those, right,
in "The Crown Prince's Woman" drama you like?
- The thing is... - Yes?
I don't really remember.
I really can't remember.
Okay. That's for sure.
You can't remember your name. How'd you recall that?
Okay. Go back up.
OK, Heo Joon-Jae, sleep well!
What? She said she'd look at me.
She takes no responsibility for her words.
I somehow feel restless now.
So lying feels like this.
It makes my heart pound, but it's convenient.
It's good Heo Joon-Jae can't hear my true voice.
I'm sorry.
I came too late.
What's up?
Why are you getting up?
Give me one.
I feel strange lately.
- You dreamed of Dam-Ryung again? - No.
Joon-Jae.
You know what's strangest?
- What? - Chong.
Isn't Chong strange lately?
Originally she was strange.
Again! Don't gloss over it.
Sure, Chong is pretty and sweet.
She not only seems from a different world
but she's strange.
Truthfully, at the hospital,
I got Chong's X-rays and showed a doctor I know.
- Why'd you do that?! - Just listen.
He thinks the X-rays weren't mixed up.
You'd normally be leery, but Chong addled your wits.
So? He thinks it's one person?
He said it is one person.
A bone healed in 1 week, not 6 weeks,
and she was agile.
Isn't it strange?
And this.
A kid with no job or skills here
keeps these in a plastic bag,
to sell to give you money.
Where'd she get this?
I don't know that.
For certain, you met Chong in Spain
but you can't remember.
Why do you think that is?
It's why you let Chong live here.
Aren't you curious now?
And you, Hyung? Why are you curious?
Me? I made you a bad guy, but you want to be good.
Meeting Chong did that, so I'm concerned.
If you're a good guy, you'll leave me.
You're saying useless things.
I'm curious about her. It's fun, right?
I'll find out. Oh, gotta pee.
I have to find out about her first.
Squad Chief, look at this.
What is it?
I rechecked Ma Dae-Young's previous convictions.
I told you to catch him. Why'd you recheck?
He had 23 convictions, mostly for violence. Why?
He has anger control issues. But something's odd.
What?
In 1988, he committed 30 burglaries.
One was in Seongnam in a shopping mart.
[ Ma Dae-Young : Record Serious Crimes Squad ]
Why?
During that time...
he had a woman.
Father, are you okay?
I keep getting dizzy.
Honey. Take your pills after eating.
It's really a concern.
It's getting worse.
Honey, don't go to work today.
Tell me of anything important.
I'll tell Secretary Kim.
Eat, Father.
Yoo-Na. Today is after-school study. Don't be late.
What if you get the pink octopus?
- Oh? Hi. - Hi.
How'd you know this place?
I didn't go to school today,
but I had no place to go.
You said you lived here so I came this way.
But how'd you know I only wanted the pink octopus?
I knew since you said it.
When I was behind you, you said you wanted it.
I didn't.
You didn't hear me say it.
Anyway, I heard.
Watch.
I got it, right?
Hey, Shim Chong.
Where'd she go again?
Anyhow, she gets around.
Really.
Where'd she get these?
But...
why'd she say she'll make money for me? Did I ask?
Oh yes, Oh Bek's mom. It's you.
Of course I spoke to him.
It's hard to schedule appointments with our busy CEO.
Yes, I'll speak to him, but don't have big hopes.
Oh my, yes, yes. Yes.
Hey, this ajumma is hyped up.
Why are you hyper?
Looking for Chong?
Huh? No. Where's Tae-Oh?
Are you a con artist? Why are you bad at lying?
Hey, didn't I tell you to charge your phone?
Why carry it turned off? Is it a device? A weapon?
- It's dead. - It's off, not dead.
Feed it. You don't miss out on meals.
Isn't it hungry?
The phone gets discharged, not hungry.
- What are you? - She's my friend.
Come inside.
What are your friends? A beggar; and primary schooler?
Ajusshi, you're unemployed.
Who's an unemployed Ajusshi? You're twice wrong.
On workdays, if you laze around,
watch TV, or play games, you're an unemployed slacker.
- You're an unemployed slacker? - I'm not.
I'm... a freelancer.
I work from home.
That's true. Heo Joon-Jae works harder than a civil servant.
He gives to the needy. You can grow up like him.
You can't!
Who can be like me?
Wait, is Kiddie on a break?
Not going to school?
You're truanting?!
Why'd you truant here?!
You're wiring money to America?
There's a $20 transfer fee...
I'm sorry.
There's also an overseas brokerage fee.
This explains details.
I won't go to school.
Why not?
You left school and home.
I was in high school. She's in primary school.
She has to learn equations.
Tell us the reason.
Did those kids bully you?
At school, I gain superpowers.
What power?
I turn invisible. No kids see me or talk to me.
So I won't go to school.
No-one will notice if I don't go.
Why do kids do that?
I'm different from the kids.
Where I live is different. I only live with Mom. That's why.
Don't people dislike those different from themselves?
I'm different.
Heo Joon-Jae will hate me if he realizes.
He'll leave, right?
How are you different?
Ajusshi Heo will hate you and leave you?
What? What's different, what's Joon-Jae hate?
Unni just said so.
- You heard it? - No.
Kiddie cut classes for the first time
and imagines things.
No. I heard it.
Come to my room? Let's go.
You two...
really didn't hear what Kiddie heard?
I heard nothing. You did?
No.
Yes, Ahjummoni (Ma'am).
Ajusshi did?
- You really hear me? - Yes.
Say what you hear.
I came from far away.
It's true.
So I'm lonely. I came all the way for one man.
So I'm lonely. I came all the way here for one man.
You truly hear my voice.
- Can't others hear it? - Mm.
But tell no-one else.
People dislike those different from themselves.
It's bad if Heo Joon-Jae hates me, so don't tell anyone.
Alright. I promise.
Promise. You promised.
Okay.
Ajusshi!
Joon-Jae.
It's a relief you're conscious.
But he just opens his eyes. He can't talk or move.
I prayed for him not to die but now he's awake,
I'm more greedy.
I wish he'd talk or move his finger.
He'll get better. He almost died.
Why's he like this?
He has something to tell you.
Joon-Jae.
Have you heard from your mom?
No. Why?
Did you hear from my mom?
The truth is, I got calls from your mom sometimes.
She called?
She told me not to tell anyone. I'm sorry.
Where is she?
I don't know.
Her last call was a few years ago.
She just asked about you.
I didn't say you ran away.
I said you went to a good college and studied abroad.
I just told her that.
Heo Joon-Jae, what are you doing?
Don't come down.
Okay.
You know what "don't come down" means, right?
Is this alcohol?
You know that?
I saw it on TV.
When people drink, they laugh, cry, talk, fight,
and sleep on the streets.
Nam-Doo does that.
Know why he's called Dog Nam-Doo?
He's a dog when he drinks.
Badly acting flirty, calling his ex or girlfriend to bother them.
He repeats himself and denies being drunk.
He learned about alcohol wrongly.
I don't necessarily like alcohol.
I enjoy alcohol while controlling it.
Then, Heo Joon-Jae, teach me about alcohol.
You want to?
You want to drink with me?
Here, drink...
Don't drink like that.
Know why you're drinking? It's about the "cheers".
Cheers?
Hold it up.
Cheers.
I like "cheers". Let's cheers again.
Cheers.
Cheers.- Let's cheer again.
Cheers, cheers.
Why are you so dry like this?
It's dried. Dried octopus.
People are cruel.
How could they
grill, slice and dry you out?
It's so pitiful.
You love sashimi.
That's different. To me, an octopus is like a dog to you humans.
You don't know how well they stick to you.
"You humans?"
Aren't you one?
Of course not.
You're not?
If not, what are you?
I am... a mer...
Heo Joon-Jae, was I drunk?
You woke up?
Oh... I was so dizzy
but I'm suddenly in my senses. Here, let's cheers.
Wow. You recover well.
It's good you're learning from me.
I don't particularly like alcohol.
That's why I can enjoy it while controlling it.
You said that earlier.
That's why it's a relief.
I don't particularly like alcohol
so I can control, control, control...
You should really think it's a relief.
- Heo Joon-Jae. - What?
No-one can go home.
This is home, Heo Joon-Jae.
- Especially you. - Me?
You can't go. You can't go.
Don't go.
I'm not going. I have no place to go.
Just try leaving your phone off.
I...told you clearly.
If you're not at home, be beside me.
But... you don't listen.
- My phone. - Hey!
Where are you going? Don't move.
Stay here.
The person you are calling...
She's not answering again.
She always ignores my calls.
Shim Chong! Shim Chong! Shim Chong!
I didn't buy you a phone for this.
Don't move.
Where are you? Come here.
~ your eyes, more than words ~
You can't go! Anywhere!
I'm not going, Heo Joon-Jae.
Alcohol is really good.
It's the greatest thing.
Don't go.
Even if we are different...
even if we're very different...
I won't leave you.
~ come a bit closer to me ~
~ so I can feel you better ~
~ even time waiting is meaningful ~
~ when you come to me ~
I hope it's not a lie.
I want it to be true.
~ I feel your breath ~
~ my heart leans toward you ~
~ bit by bit, bit by bit ~
~ bit by bit ~
Won't Heo Joon-Jae die? That's the 7th time.
He'll want to die but won't. That's alcohol's beauty.
How'd you get to drink with Joon-Jae?
He said it's important who teaches you to drink.
I'd have taught you!
But Heo Joon-Jae said
you're Dog Nam-Doo because you're a dog when drunk.
Oh, right. But Heo Joon-Jae learned from me.
But, do drunk people tell truths or lies?
Half and half. In Joon-Jae's case,
they're all lies. Total lies.
Conversing with drunk Joon-Jae
is like talking to a puppy- all nonsense.
Mm. I see.
Why? What did Joon-Jae say?
What did Joon-Jae say?!
Ahn Jin Joo has a 3:00pm vet appointment.
OK, let's move.
Oh Bek is back.
He keeps wagging his tail.
It's because he loves his mom?
No, he's usually 'chic' like me,
and won't notice people.
Now he wags his tail too much. It's a mental problem.
Ah. I'll take him.
Does Goo Bek's dad still come?
Here he comes.
Oh my! It's been a while!
- Hello. - I couldn't contact you!
Sorry. I've been busy.
Goo Bek is class president.
Class president?
Yes, he doesn't bite his friends and uses the right toilet areas,
so he became teacher's pet.
His peers' moms said to treat him, so I came to buy organic nibbles.
He looks well-behaved. You must be happy.
He barks at chatty people.
- He got dutiful. - I see.
But did you talk to CEO Kim Jae for me?
Well, I mentioned you,
- but it's a bit difficult. - Why?
His dinner schedule is full.
He's in Japan now for sushi with his fiancée.
Oh my! He likes home-cooking! Why's he eating sushi?
I'm sorry. He gets a lot of requests like this.
That's why I'm asking.
We saved hard
so want to invest reliably.
Oh, well...
- And here... - What's it?
- Take this. - No, no, no. - Feed Goo Bek.
It's kibble someone I know made
from home-grown sweet potatoes and sesame seeds.
You can't even buy this! It's alright.
Just take it. Take it.
Oh my, it's fine.
Then, I'll wait for good news.
Unni, he's a con artist.
What con artist fobs me off?
It's a strategy.
Ji Yong's (Elizabeth's) aunt, sorry to bother you.
- Yes? - When you put in the laundry,
put outer and under clothes in separate baskets?
Or it's extra work for me.
Excuse me, isn't extra work
why we have you here?
Yes, that's right.
But if you're a little considerate, my job is easier.
I've wanted say this.
Who's the boss here?
Are you my mother-in-law?
It's like living with my in-law.
- I don't want that. - What?
I don't want to be your mom-in-law.
Unni, aren't you firing her?
I need to wait until after this dinner happens.
I can't before that. Ajumma is an amazing cook.
You said Ajumma has a son?
I feel bad for whoever becomes her daughter-in-law.
Why do they fight in my house?
Why am I the considerate one?
Oh my! Oh my...
Yes, Goo Bek's Dad!
You rearranged his schedule?
Thank you so much!
So, when is he free?
Honey! Honey!
Is this dress better than the last one?
You changed? Is it different...
Never mind. Forget it.
Ajumma. Ajumma!
What do you think?
Isn't it bright and fitting for Christmas?
Don't you think it's frumpy.
What?
It's frumpy?
But wear it if you like.
What about this? It looks active and good.
Doesn't it look a bit shabby?
But wear whatever you like.
How about this?
I like it.
It's okay? What a relief.
Yes, it's passable.
Don't wear a lot of accessories.
It will look good with one statement piece...
Then I'll wear a bracelet.
I think a necklace would look better...
Necklace?
Do what you like.
Why do I do everything Ajumma tells me?
She never gets it wrong. So annoying.
When will the Dubai guest get here?
Yes, despite money, he does business...
The skirt's too short!
Go wear a long one!
..from the heart.
So he thinks a home meal beats an expensive restaurant.
No short skirts.
Anyway, I was barely able to arrange this meeting.
So,
we can't approach him with the mindset of giving money.
We need to show sincerity.
But Shi-Ah said
they're con artists. I keep thinking...
What's your sis know? Is she worldly?
She's stuck in her lab with ancient stuff.
She talks to lab types!
- True. - Don't interrogate them. That's out of style.
Don't, dear!
I'd ask slyly, not openly.
Where's Shi-Ah? Not coming?
- She's on her way. - Why's she late?
Don't say my name inside.
- Heo Joon-Jae? - Don't!
I told you I'm Kim Jae.
But why is that?
It's just a business thing! Now shush, I'll ring the bell.
Your guests are here. Shall I greet them?
No, we'll go! Okay?
Say hello. Let's go!
- Elizabeth! OK. - Let's go!
- Oh my, hello! Come in. - Hi, nice to meet you.
- Hello! - We can't come empty handed..
It's cold, isn't it?
Well...
We met once before.
Yoo Na and Elizabeth
had a small fight.
Now we meet again!
- Elizabeth, say hello. - Hello.
Hi. Take care of Yoo Na. She's my friend.
You needn't say that!
I disciplined Elizabeth.
Who's your best friend? Yoo Na.
I mean, people who fight can become best friends.
Don't they say that? I thought so...
Oh, it's cold. Come in.
It's so cold here, right?
I'm Cha Dong-Shik.
- He's in my care for his stay. I'm Lee Jong Gwang.- I see, yes.
Here's the card of my Japan branch.
Oh my, yes...nice to meet you.
- Yes, Unni. - Could you buy figs on the way?
- Ajumma forgot to buy some. - I'm home though...
Alright.
Yes, this is KJ Investment, Japan; CEO Kim Jae's secretary.
- H-hello?- Yes, please speak.
Oh, you speak Korean.
Is CEO Kim Jae there?
Our CEO is in South Korea due to personal schedules. May I help?
Oh, nothing! I'll call back.
Ajumma! All done, right? Delicious, right!
I made our usual food.
Well done! They're not poor.
Today's focus is "home life"!
No, no! I'll take it.
I wonder, there's no scarcity value here.
Manhattan, which lacks land to expand, is better.
Property investment is easier if you consider scarcity value.
Truth is, we're interested in land.
Let's keep things light today.
Leave details for when we know each other.
Sure, I'm ahead of myself.
But you two make a great pair! When will you marry?
It will be soon. In Dubai or Europe.
Oh my, I see!
You're so lucky!
Oh! Please try the spicy steamed flatfish!
And the radish salad has oysters obtained fresh this morning!
Yes, and...
Oh, this one is minced fish with salted pollock roe.
The recipe's peculiar, but it's delicious.
It really is delicious.
It tastes like ones my mom made.
Oh my, is that so? What a relief!
Ajummeoni! More egg rolls!
Yes.
- Please enjoy.- Thank you.
Huh? Huh! Damn it!
- Tae-Oh? - Y-yeah, Noona.
Why are you here?
- What about you? - Me? This is my home.
Right. I'm here because it's your house.
You're here...knowing it's my home?
Yeah. I-I've something to tell you...
Oh, I'm not sure I can. Guests are at home.
What. Is it urgent?
What? I have to go in-
I love you!
When did it start?
Fine, well, love doesn't begin-
"Beep! I'll start now".
Still, you know I like Joon-Jae.
Thinking of Joon-Jae...
How could you love me?
Dummy, lift your head.
Is love a crime?
Oh, see how thin you got!
Can you pull yourself together?
Do you think I can go now?
What to do with you?!
I only like Joon-Jae.
It's heartbreaking.
I mean, how'd your love grow?
Honestly, how couldn't I notice?
[ New Message: To: Nam-Doo ]
Why's it me...
[ Nam-Doo: Get out right now ]
Then again, the only one okay around you is probably me.
There were times I got an inkling of it.
[ To Nam-Doo: Get out right now. That house is Cha Shi-Ah's home ]
You must be in pain. Are you okay?
You're right.
Get out right now. That place is Cha Shi-Ah's house.
Excuse me, sir.
I'm so sorry. It's an emergency. We need to go now.
Oh, already? Did we make a mistake?
No, nothing like that. We'll call you later.
No, you can't leave! Wait, well, we've a lot to discuss.
Oh my, CEO Kim!
Wow. How did that happen?
So do more thorough background checks!
What the hell? Trouble was close!
Family registers don't show sisters-in-law.
I didn't predict a screw-up!
One wrong move would get us caught.
What for?
It's nothing.
What gets you caught? Why was trouble close?
Heo Joon-Jae, are you a con man? A bad guy?
I'm different.
If he realises, Heo Joon-Jae will hate me.
He'd leave me.
In our work, different kinds of things can happen.
Why are you staring silently? It's scary.
Was it all a lie?
Yes. I'm someone who lies.
I deceive people for money.
Yes. I'm that kind of person.
What are you doing?
That's my secret.
- Hey, Heo Joon-Jae! - What's your secret?
My secret is...
I am different from you. I am a mermaid.
Why are you staring and not talking?
Let's go. Let's rest today.
If you know who I am, you'll be shocked and scared.
You'll leave me. I'm doing my best not to be found out.
Huh? Chong, Joon-Jae, go in. Be sensible, you two.
Hyung...just now, did you hear her words?
- About getting caught? - No.
About trouble being close?
Not that.
What would I hear when you weren't opening your mouths?
My secret is... I am different from you.
I am a mermaid.
As I looked at that vase painting...
this might sound crazy but
I felt that man in the painting was me.
Where'd she go again?
Everything is repeating.
Naeuri, have you heard about the mermaid?
Kim Dam-Ryung was a Magistrate of Hyeopgok.
To celebrate the Magistrate's first day,
I'll treat you all to a rare sight.
I had a dream. In the dream, I live in a strange world.
Also... you are there.
Look at the man's clothes.
It's modern style: as if he peered into the future.
And see the mermaid. Isn't it magical?
Everything is repeating. Connections made here
continue there, as does ill-fate.
From dangerous ones, protect that woman.
Long ago, a young man loved a mermaid whose voice he heard.
Save me.
I'm different.
Heo Joon-Jae.
If he realises,
Heo Joon-Jae will hate me. He'd leave me.
Don't come, Heo Joon-Jae!
But he didn't know one important thing.
Mermaids have a special ability.
A mermaid's kiss erases a human's memory of her.
Just like that, she vanished like bubbles from his memory.
~ if I could walk to the horizon of the blue sea ~
~ I won't let go your hand ~
~ under the same sky with you ~
~ I'm afraid we will be erased ~
~ if I could walk to the horizon of the blue sea ~
~ I won't let go your hand ~
I love you.
~ you're my last life moment I want to reach ~
~ somewhere, sometime, I met and loved you ~
~ as if I would watch you go far away ~
~ something in me is hurting ~
~ somewhere, sometime ~
~ what if we get parted again ~
~ I am scared I might have to forget you ~
~ even as I'm holding your hand ~