EPISODE 04
Naeuri, last night on the coast, dresses and shoes oddly disappeared.
In their place, a rare pearl was left.
A pearl?
Oh, how can a burglar leave a pearl for a few clothes?
If only she'd come here.
Hey, Hong Nan. Half your wardrobe is jewels.
This greedy concubine apologises.
I'm compensating for not having you to myself.
I'm saying, Hong Nan,
I'll fill the other half of your wardrobe with jewels.
How long will it take...
Do you know why I'm keen to catch a mermaid?
I can beat her and extract her tears till she dies,
to lavish pearls on you.
That's my plan.
You have a way?
She'll return on her own. Agree, Cheon?
Sure. Mermaids have long come
and taken clothes and food and paid
with rare sea pearls.
So the thief was a mermaid?
A mermaid came to this village?
A mermaid who falls for a man always comes ashore.
That is her instinct.
The mermaid loves only once, staking her life on that love.
Her once-in-a-lifetime love
is my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Let's do this, Headman Cheon.
Send men to catch her.
Hong Nan, circulate a vicious rumour.
By vicious rumor, you mean...?
That recently a big storm made fishing boats go missing,
ruining houses and fields, killing all the fish,
after a bad omen.
Since that happened the night the mermaid was caught,
it seems plausible.
This kid's smart.
But that ominous mermaid
maliciously hid here in human form.
If we don't stop her, a calamity will injure many.
In 5 days, fishing boats will catch squid.
They'll be anxious.
There's no better timing!
Fear is best to dull people's reason.
The Magistrate can't fight terror.
Yes.
Force the Magistrate and mermaid into a dire end.
Naive love delights me.
Oh, the mermaid caught that day returned to land.
She'll kill us!
She made the storm!
If it storms, my hubby will be a sea-ghost.
- We must kill that wily thing! - Sure!
What's the Magistrate doing?!
Magistrate! The mermaid came!
Everyone will die!
Don't do this!
I heard, so leave!
Wait, you're insane?
You got the report on odd rumours,
but you'll seek whom?
Se-Hwa came to see me. I asked her last time
to meet me at Soseol (22 November)
to see the first snow together.
No...look. Why do this!
Just because it's 22nd November doesn't mean snow will fall...
Dam-Ryung! Dam-Ryung!
No, you can't!
If she came ashore, she risked her life.
What can't I risk?
Consider your family, your father, your honour and position!
On Docho, Geomoon and Jangbong Islands,
elders gave one answer:
a mermaid's big weakness
is her legs; if they're maimed,
she'll lose all strength.
So attack her legs first.
~ Legend of the Blue Sea ~
Ma Dae-Young, murder suspect, has been missing
for 3 months.
Despite police hopes,
investigation stalled, raising public fears.
Police haven't ruled out Mr Ma having an accomplice.
To investigate his jailbreak,
police are checking his finances.
Crazy bastard.
Ajumma, you packed the crabs in soy sauce?
Oh, what if the sauce leaks?
I told you often,
pay special attention to food I'm taking out.
Here, see the clasps?
Hold it upright properly.
Like this?
Avoid the trunk.
Secure it on the car floor.
On the car floor?
Be careful carrying it.
Alright.
Who's whose superior?
I'm speechless.
Madam, it's Jin-Joo.
I have some side dishes to suit your taste.
Yes, please try them.
Wow, Mom. The food's great.
Jin-Joo brought it.
She aims to matchmake... Chi-Hyun with Cha Shi-Ah.
Is that so? If he's fine with it, that's good.
No, Father. I'm fine with anything my parents like.
Honey, Chi-Hyun is like this. He's a Papa's boy.
It's not good to overdo that.
What's up?
- How is it? - Don't ask.
- It's too yummy. - Right?
Is it good, Joon-Jae?
Don't ask. Too yummy.
Oh, we named you 'Joon-Jae', 'brilliant man.'
But won't your dad
need to be a *chaebol first? (*corporate owner)
- When will you? - Wait a bit.
I'll make you a Madam covered in luxury goods.
See if you don't!
Here, eat the meat.
What, honey? You dislike it?
No, it's so good. You try it.
- Chi-Hyun. - Yes, Father? - Try it.
No. I'm allergic to shellfish.
Honey, eat! Jin-Joo has a new housekeeper.
She found a good one.
Honey...?
General Manager Nam.
Yes?
Do you have Joon-Jae's address?
Today's your son's birthday.
He lived near Samsung-dong
but he moved again.
His address is hard to find.
What's that loser been doing.
You should make up.
Make what up between dad and son?
I'll say this only to you. My only blood kin is Joon-Jae.
I need him beside me. I have a lot to teach him.
Can you find him?
It's me.
Today's his birthday.
He'll show up there.
Find out where he is, and
make him disappear.
Do you know me?
I'll ask again.
Do you know me?
Over there! Hold onto her. Why's she so fast?
Oh, thank you. She broke into our facilities.
We'll question her.
- I know. - Huh?
Detective Hong Dok-Kyung, Myungdong Crime Department. I got a report.
Already? Who reported her?
- I didn't. - Maybe the security team.
- Are you in charge? - Oh, yes.
Breaking in is hard without inside help.
I'll contact you to question witnesses.
Ah, yes. I see.
You must come with me.
She's being apprehended, right?
I wasn't saving you.
I need to know something, so answer.
This. Why were we together?
How's Heo Joon-Jae in here with me?
You know my name?
You do know me.
You don't know?
You do or don't know?
You know me, and my name.
We were in Spain together.
But... why don't I know you?
Who are you?
Fine.
What's your name?
I have no name.
- You have no name? - Nope.
But I was told I'm not strange.
- By whom? - A good person.
Whoever it was must be strange.
All your words and actions are strange.
Don't you speak Korean well? You're from overseas?
I'll ask for the last time.
What happened with us in Spain?
I met you, but why don't I remember?
Was there an accident I don't know about?
You've nothing to say?
A lot is curious about you, but you've nothing to say.
So isn't being together useless?
What? Something to say?
Then don't follow me.
[ Hangang Park ]
Your nose is so good!
Never do surgery.
I'm not weird
or preaching the Tao.
I'm just a Buddhist ascetic.
We see things without trying.
What do you see?
You lack ancestral luck
but your nose blocks bad energy. However...
no ancestral blessings dominates.
In the ground, your ancestors are crying.
What are ancestors?
What do you mean...?
Those who made you, those who made them, those who made those people.
Your roots! Origins.
They're not in the ground.
If not, wh-where?
Underwater?
So their ashes were spread over a river or sea
or wherever...
Still, your ancestors are crying.
- Why are they? - What "why"?
Their descendants failed their duty.
Look at this.
(gong = palace)
This 'gong', okay, reverse it, what's it read backwards?
You know 'nim' (dear one) is 'nam' (stranger) with a dot.
Same concept! See.
If you read this 'gong' backwards...?
Woon (fortune)
Ah, heck. Come.
Here, here.
What's it say?
Right, it's 'fortune!' Sure!
So?! Fortune follows duty.
Wow! This is a proven, scientific truth.
Your energy is strong.
You're sassy too.
Well, go there to the parking lot. Our minivan is there.
Go there.
What? Who are you?
Me? Your ancestor.
After crying while I was in the Underworld,
I thought if I neglected my descendant,
the world would turn into trash
so I came here for you... to take you away.
Really. Who are you...?
Ah, this guy. Oh?!
Aish! Punk, are you a pick-pocket!
I'll report you now. I'm reporting you!
You'll regret it! If I report you...
Please give it to me.
If you give it to me, I'l leave quietly.
I can't expose my identity.
It's cold.
You haven't got a clue.
Don't follow such men.
He'd con you with memorial rites.
Understand?
[ Dog Nam-Doo ]
Yeah, what?
Ah, what're you going? What's up?
It's a gun!
A gun?
It's not a gun.
Stay still, Joon-Jae. I'll protect you.
Ah, no, who's protecting who?
Sheesh.
Open your eyes. Trust me.
Look at the sky.
~ your gaze means more than words ~
Listen. Protecting others...
comes after protecting yourself.
Switching the order is stupid. OK?
It isn't hot?
Are you listening?
That...isn't hot to touch?
It's your first fireworks?
Fireworks?
At Han River in Autumn, there are fireworks.
Wow, they're so beautiful.
I'll let you watch it with me.
Fireworks?
Sure. It's really your first sight of it?
You can't touch. It fades.
~ come a step closer ~
~ so I can feel your breath ~
~ my heart leans towards you ~
~ bit by bit, bit by bit ~
Why's everyone doing this?
They're taking photos.
Taking photos? What's that?
Seriously, you really don't know?
~ why's it like a miracle everyday ~
Here, like this.
"Ah" means what?
Why aren't you taking photos?
I can remember it.
You take photos in here?
Usually, beautiful things disappear quickly, Joon-Jae.
Look well with your eyes,
then keep it in your heart.
Later on a sad day, think about it.
You go, "those fireworks were so pretty."
"Ah, that day was really good."
Mom, we'll come next time?
- Of course. - And next time too?
- Of course! - And next time.
- Of course! - Truly!
Yeah!
But why do you speak informally? (SPEAKING FORMALLY)
I'll talk casually too. (SPEAKING INFORMALLY)
1 million people gathered at Han River for this spectacular show.
Let's watch golf.
Hold on...
No, Ajumma...
...traffic stops till 9.30pm.
Never mind. Watch golf.
Thank you.
What "thank you"?
It's our TV and house.
Why are you conceding to Ajumma?
I dunno. I strangely do whatever she says.
Yeah.
I'm following him now,
but he's with a girl.
How'd you know he'd be here?
He went since he was young.
His habit hasn't changed.
Joon-Jae, where are you going?
Mom and I planned to meet on my birthday.
Mom will be waiting.
Let go. Let go!
Yeah? Then go.
Your mom won't show up.
Your dad paid her off.
If she meets you, she must return the money.
Why do you think your mom left without a word?
She likes money more than you.
No! No, Mom isn't like that.
My mom isn't like that!
What's up?
He said he's meeting his mom.
Son of a bitch.
Go to your room!
Why shout at him over something sad?!
No, no, my mom...
Mom will come to see me.
Joon-Jae, don't cry. I'll be sad.
Joon-Jae, I'm sorry.
I put in so much effort here.
Now he looks for his son?
Find where he lives today.
Okay?
Your life depends on mine.
Hang up. He's moving.
Why are you following me? I said I need to go.
What is it?
Can't I come?
With me? Where? My house?
Yeah.
No.
Why?
You can't. How can a woman go to a man's house?
What would your parents say?
I have no parents.
Tell me. We know each other, yeah? Something happened, right?
See.
How do I take home a girl with so many secrets?
Give me your hand.
If you've something to tell me, call me.
I don't know.
I don't know her. What do I do?
It's great being in Seoul.
You really don't know Seoul?
What was that?
It's cold. I'm closing the window.
I love being with you.
I love you.
Hey, I want to compare something.
- Say it to me. - Huh? What?
That, that "I lov..."
Forget it. Do it later.
Who's this guy now?
Damn!
D-a-m-n!
You're still looking at that?
Oh right.
Have you seen a painting like this?
Not at all.
For a blue celadon vase from Joseon, its pattern is quite modern.
How could a Joseon person draw this?
Professor said the painter took a time machine to the future.
Somehow...
it feels similar to someone I know.
Who?
Someone whose birthday is today.
Come in.
How can you bring her home? Are you crazy?
Did she hear?
There's nothing to eat in here?
Why would food be in there? Come here.
What?
Um, Miss, where's your house?
It's far.
Mine's far too, in Namyangju.
Mine's reaaaal...
...lly far.
You won't give in. Her fashion's weird.
- She doesn't match me. - So? Are you matchmaking?
- We'll be living together. - "Together", my butt.
You two are bumming off me. Leave now.
Oh, you're creepy.
If Tae-Oh and I leave, what will you two be doing?
Will I let her stay? I want to check something.
Check what? Hey, don't take it out!
You...know about this, right?
You know, right?
- Mm... - Is it yours?
I gave it to you.
A gift? 'No-strings attached'!
You gave it to me?
You liked it.
But it isn't an object to give because he liked it.
You're so kind-natured.
My home has lots of these things.
You have lots?
Mm, if you hunt around.
True? If you hunt around?
Joon-Jae. Let her stay.
Who's talking.
She knows no-one.
- You truly have lots? - Mm.
We...no, I'll help you in Seoul.
I'll be responsible. You can't forget this fact.
- Thank me back home. - Skip it.
I know the bangle, but not its giver.
Does it make sense?
See? She won't talk when needed!
Don't rouse on her!
- Little Sis, what's your name? - She hasn't one.
She hasn't one?
- Why's everyone ask me that? - Curious question.
How cool. People ask so they can call you by name.
They can't call me if I have no name?
It's easier to call people with a name.
If I have a name, will you say it aloud?
- If I must. - Make me a name.
- Make what? Am I a naming agency? - Name me!
A name can be felt.
The image I get is Audrey Hepburn.
In 'Roman Holiday', a naive princess roams.
I sense that naiveté.
Your name's 'Oh Deu-Ree' (Audrey).
What Audrey? Just be Shim Chong.
Blind man Shim's daughter? (old folktale)
She's really dumb. Shim (very), Chong (shortened "stupid")
So insincere.
I like it.
What? He's teasing you as being stupid!
I like that name, Shim Chong. I like it.
- It suits her. You've got a knack. - Right?
What's your name?
I'm Tae-Oh.
I'm Shim Chong.
It's still your birthday
so I got cake and candles
on my way home...
You have a guest! Who's she?
Ah...well...
Hello. I'm Shim Chong.
I see...
- Scared me! - What are you doing?!
What's up? Get off me! Off!
Get off!
Hey! Hey! Hey!
- I'm scared! - Get off!
- Here...ooh! - Hey, hey hey!
Eat after blowing out the candles.
Let's sing happy birthday!
~Happy birthday to you-
Eat after taking out the candles. There, Chong.
Go. Ah!
Oh my god.
Is anyone stealing it? Eat slowly.
Joon-Jae, have some.
It's fine. I'll get my own.
Hey, let her feed you. Shi-Ah is embarrassed.
Seriously.
Right. Will you go to Prof. Jin's party?
I'm meeting him tomorrow to discuss something.
Professor Jin said on each new project
- he'd have liked your help. - I should've helped.
So she'll stay here?
I tried to stop him.
But justice is his weak spot. She's unstable.
She triggered his compassion. But don't worry!
Why'd the invincible Cha Shi-Ah worry
about a nameless girl.
I don't know.
Don't leave this house.
- Fine. - I mean...
There's no spare room. Where'll she sleep?
There is another room.
Come up.
Do I live here?
Wake up. What "live"?
I have to find out something, so you can stay,
for a few days only.
Oh my.
Thanks, Heo Joon-Jae.
You should be thankful.
Be quiet and sleep.
OK!
Hey! I can hear everything!
~ on the ocean's warm embrace ~
~ without any sound ~
I hate noise, so I live in a house.
Want to get kicked out in the middle of the night?
~ over the ocean waves ~
~ my heart was wandering ~
~ back to the ocean, waiting for you ~
Heo Joon-Jae! It's morning. Let's have breakfast!
A delicious meal is cooking.
Right, start. Better hurry.
You do all sorts of stuff.
Wow! I like the homey vibe.
Where's all the milk?
Someone guzzled it while waiting for food.
We'll go broke.
You liked the homey vibe.
I'm not right about everything.
Who are you?
Do you read newspapers? Myunsung Journal offers cash.
I read other things. Thank you.
Hi, do you read newspapers?
Anyone home?
Do you read newspapers? Do you read newspapers!
Hi? Do you read newspapers!
Anyone home?
Um, if you read the paper, we offer cash.
I don't! You woke me up for this?
Hey! What are you doing?
I saw you! What mark is that?
You're a thief? Trashy bastard. Don't move.
This bastard.
What are you doing, crazy bastard?
Thank you.
What's this?
Why'd I go there?
I fell, and hurt my head.
That's for certain.
What's this, seriously?
- Yes, Hyung? - Joon-Jae, stop, stop...
- What? - Look ahead.
Hey.
What happened?
You know next door? There was a murder.
- What? - I told Tae-Ho to stay out.
Turn around. Detective Hong's here.
Detective Hong is bent on catching you. He saw your face 3 years ago.
[ 38HEO-3023 ]
What's up? Turn around.
- Chong's alone. - It won't be for long. Hurry.
If you stay, they'll get suspicious. Hurry!
Investigate thoroughly.
Why? It's not your district.
A nail was the murder weapon. It's Ma Dae-Young.
Does only Ma Dae-Young murder with a nail?
The victim was a loan shark so it's 100% revenge.
Where's a 100% case?
Start investigating.
If it's not him, I'll retire.
Damn!
Why isn't Heo Joon-Jae coming?
Hey! You shouldn't have shown up!
What are you hiding from me?
- You should've lived in ignorance!
- Even if you said nothing...!
Let me tell you a secret.
Your father is...
[ Next time on...]
What's wrong? Move.
Speak. Is she dead?
Is it Heo Joon-Jae?
Listen. Protect yourself before protecting others.
Only a fool changes that order. Understand?
- Hyung, move. - Huh?
Move or be a fool.
What? Hey! Joon-Jae! Heo Joon-Jae!
Hey...!
Sa Wol. Sa Wol.
Yes, Madam.
It's a nice day. Open all the paste jars.
The pastes will get sun and taste better.
All of them?
- Is it too difficult? - Well...
Should I do it?
No, Madam. I should do it.
Sa Wol.
Yes, Madam!
I've almost finished.
I saw swallows fly low; there may be a shower.
Close them.
What?
The paste jars' lids.
I just opened them.
Should I do it?
Madam! I'll put on the lids.
No. You have another task.
Travel to Heupgok.
Elder Chief Scholar sent a marriage offer for Dam-Ryung.
That brat makes no reply.
Hand him my letter, and get a reply.
Madam must know, so she's separating us.
If we're born again, let's meet as a couple.
And live 100 years.
I shouldn't have met a widower.
That's right. Next lifetime, I'll be born rich.
What do you want to be reborn as?
Me?
I...
Sa Wol!
I'll be that bitch's master.
~ The Legend of the Blue Sea ~
If you say nothing by tomorrow, you must leave here.
Don't stay here like a leech. Leave.
You really put her out in this cold weather?
You said you wouldn't abandon someone who has nothing.
Let's meet at the first snow.
Let's meet there. I have something to tell you.