No human on earth can accept us as we are.
The guy you love will be the same.
So...
wise up.
Never be found out.
Turn away, Joon-Jae!
You! Why are you there?
Turn away!
Oh. OK, OK, OK. I won't look.
But what do you...?
Turn around!
- Hey... - Don't turn around!
I won't look.
I said to clean house, not play in water.
Seriously.
Don't turn around!
I'm trying to shut the door.
Don't shut the door. Don't shut it...
What should I do?
Nothing! Do nothing!
- I'll ask one question. - Don't ask.
I'm all done.
What's all done?
What's your one question?
Huh?
Ah, well...
Should you be careless like that in a house full of men, or not?
I didn't expect your sudden return.
Should you return home suddenly after you leave the house, or not?
It's my house. In this house, I can
go out and return suddenly.
Who should be careful? You or me?
- You. - No, it's you!
You're lucky it's me.
Imagine if this happened with the other punks.
- Why's it lucky it's you? - I...
Are you back-chatting me? Quickly change your clothes.
I'll dress after you go.
Right?
EPISODE 08
What took so long?
- Huh? - You got your phone?
- I'll just go. - You'll just go?
It's okay. Let's go.
Wait, hang on.
I have an announcement.
From now on, when you come home, ring the door bell once.
- What for? - I'll do it too.
So ring the door bell
and make noise entering.
Why must we?
Why are you questioning your landlord's request?
And, Tae-Oh. Don't silently pick the lock. Watch it.
- What rot. - Better watch it!
Why's it so hot?
- Hot? - Aren't you?
- It's sub-zero. - It's oddly hot.
Your face is red.
You were almost found out?
That'd be a big problem. I said, be careful.
Your suspicious behaviour will make him ask lots of questions.
He already does.
"Why can't I remember about Spain?"
"If you won't say, get out."
Don't get sucked into that. No "mer-ming out." (= "coming out")
Mm. No "mer-ming out".
It's a good thing lies exist here.
In our world,
everyone within 10Km knows what we're thinking.
True.
Here, we can lie about feelings since they can't hear our thoughts.
Do people lie so much?
They lie every time they open their mouths.
- Have you mastered Han Geul (Korean alphabet)? - Mm.
What's that say?
"Free phone 100%. The boss is crazy!"
Do you think it means the boss is crazy?
- It doesn't? - Of course not.
They'll recoup the cost by any means,
and you only need to spend your money.
It means that?
Department store employees
always say, "This attire suits you perfectly!"
Know what it means?
- It looks pretty? - Hey.
"I gave you lip-service; be decent and buy something."
Aah.
And this is important.
Here, the word "love" is common.
Don't be deceived. They don't really love you.
Want to see?
I love you, dear customer~
I'm sorry.
If someone says "I love you" and you suggest dating, you're trapped.
It's difficult.
How can you tell when people are lying to you?
It's not easy.
I worked out some ways-
people lying can't meet your eye,
stammer, or touch their ears.
They may touch their lips or cross their arms.
What? How do I notice Chong?
No? You care a lot.
Not at all.
It's the first time I've seen you
dictate a woman' dress code.
I gave you a dress code too.
And I notice Tae-Oh's clothes.
Why don't you dress warmly?
Shall I buy you a parka?
- It's not the same. - It is.
- Drop me off there. - Won't you go with us?
You agreed to check out the gallery.
Can't you two just go by now?
I have something to do.
What? Meeting Shi-Ah?
What a pleasant surprise. What's up?
You told me last time a centuries-old shipwreck was found near Yangyang.
You remembered despite barely listening.
Yesterday Nam-Doo told me its *Mokkan was discovered. (small wooden slips - ship records)
Mm, that's why my lab is in an uproar.
And the owner of the relics is...
Kim Dam-Ryung.
He was Heupgok village Magistrate.
This is the relic.
The year inscribed on the Mokkan is mid-Joseon era.
But 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?
Sure is.
~ Legend of the Blue Sea ~
Lately, things are strange.
As well as strange repetitive dreams,
as I looked at that vase painting...
this might sound crazy...
I felt that man in the painting was me.
I don't recall anything.
I've briefly erased little bits of memory
via hypnosis, but this is different.
It's as if only one part of my memory of Spain was erased.
Is that possible, Professor?
Well, dissociative phenomena
is an issue of separation. I can't say it's impossible.
Episodic amnesia can sporadically happen.
Now your memory of that one person
will go back where it started.
Are you okay, Joon-Jae? What did you see? Do you remember?
Professor Park.
Yes, Joon-Jae. Tell me all you saw.
You told me before...
hypnosis can bring out subconscious images
but could also raise false images.
I said so.
I think what I see is illusion.
Otherwise...
it's impossible.
Whoa, you're the best player in the country?
Not just in your guild, but in the country?
Heo Joon-Jae!
- Going somewhere? - Yes, I...
Never mind. I needn't know. Off you go.
Alright.
But...today our curfew starts.
- It does? - Yes, today.
What time?
8 PM. Be back by 8.00, or be locked out.
It's 7:30.
So, 8.00 is return time.
How can she return in 30 mins? Just tell her not to go.
Who told her not to go?
Go. I don't know
whom she's meeting. Anyway, that guy...
Wait, could be a guy or a girl.
Anyway, after she meets that unknown person,
she must be back by 8.
Or she can leave permanently.
Whose book is this? "7th Grade Civil Servant"?
- You wanna be a civil servant? - Are you mad?
I was just reading it to help our work.
This kind of study made me-
curious. It's trend analysis.
Are you going out?
No, I won't. I'll go out tomorrow.
Yeah. So then.
He's so strange.
Where were you going?
- To make money. - Money? Part-time work?
No, I was going to exchange these for money for Heo Joon-Jae.
What are these?
Oh...
Where'd you get them?
I got them by working hard.
What work gets high-quality pearls?
You've even more mysterious. You should go on "Tell Me the Truth".
- Give me one ? - No.
I get it, I get it. I'll just look.
Whoa, these are high quality.
I have finished cooking yummy white rice.
Are you sure? You've finished?
Good job, really.
Rice Chong, Rice Chong!
Not Shim Chong, but Rice Cheong!
Are you hurt?
Do you know why I work as a life guard in this cold?
You've no place to sleep?
Hey, I rent a unit near Omokgyo subway station. I earn well.
I even have a king-size bed.
- Do you know why I'm here? - Why?
My heart is almost at its limit.
I must go in the water a few hours a day to survive.
I don't know when it will stop working.
- What to do? Any other way? - There is.
My love to come back to me... but she won't.
She married another guy.
Then quickly go back to the sea. Why are you here?
Look who's talking? Why are you here?
You were caught saving him and had to erase his memory.
Hold the good memories and go back to the sea.
Who values your forgotten promise?
Why'd you come all this way?
Why take his mean treatment, wondering when he'll love you?
Go back while you have a chance.
It's not too late for you.
If I go back, how'd I live, missing him?
That's why...
I'm slowing dying here.
If I go back, living won't be living.
Die here, or live as if dead.
It's all the same.
- Plastic bag. - Yes.
Salmons swim back in a homing instinct.
Merfolk come to land in a love instinct.
I wish that could be erased.
I'll be reborn as a human
and date women right and left!
A sole love is harsh.
How long will my heart last?
I'm unsure. It's 2 months since my love left me.
You'll know by seeing how long I last.
Don't look at me pitifully. This is your future.
Plastic bag.
We caused a ruckus here recently. Would he return?
You little...
He'll be back.
He was looking for something. He'll come back.
He's not dumb. Why'd he come back?
Gosh. Startled me.
Manager Nam Ajusshi.
The phone is turned off. Please leave your message...
Ajusshi, it's Joon-Jae.
Your phone has been off a while. Please call me.
Pick it up.
- Me? - Don't litter your cigarette butt.
What do you care?
Pick it up.
Ajusshi, it's Joon-Jae.
I am...
Enter.
How long will my heart last?
I'm unsure.
It's been two months since my love left.
You'll know by seeing how long I last.
Don't look at me pitifully.
This is your future.
I had to go on a trip. Do you have time?
I need to discuss your father.
Yes. I have time tomorrow evening.
But are you well?
Everything is fine. Okay, see you tomorrow.
I'll choose a place and let you know.
I'm relieved.
Heo Joon-Jae, are you sleeping?
Why?
May I go down?
No.
What?
There's an urgent matter I'm curious about.
What?
- When might you like me? - What?
You don't like me, I know, but do you have any future...
- plans? - Yes, right, plans. Do you plan to love me?
- I don't. - You don't?
Right, none.
No, instead of answering so fast, think carefully.
You really have no plans?
I didn't know I was so good at naming people.
But are you this dumb? ('mungchong' = dumb)
I'll answer again. Listen. I have no plans to love
whatsoever.
It seems hard for you to answer-
You didn't hear? I gave a plain answer.
I'll give you time.
How would I accept?
A person doesn't like someone because you give them time.
It's the hardest thing in the world.
Why?
It's because...
Listen up.
The easist thing in the world
is for a person to disappoint someone.
Even if you like someone by appearance,
you'll be disappointed fast.
No love overcomes disappointment.
So liking another person is the hardest thing.
It's not.
What's not?
For me, loving is the easiest thing.
Even when I try not to,
I love anyway.
If I want to feel disappointment, it doesn't happen.
For me, love wins all.
If you plan to like me, let me know, Heo Joon-Jae.
Yes, Mother-in-law.
I was at Apgujeong Mall Culture Centre
and got a cutting board.
It's best quality wood from Amazon rainforest.
It will live up to your kitchen level.
Yes, I'll bring it on the weekend. Yes.
Mother, have a good night. Yes.
You're amazing, Sis-in-law. You do your best to please Mom.
Should I...
give you a tip, Sis-in-law, about a man's heart.
A guy is helpless with a woman
who's good to his mom.
What's that?
Look at your brother.
After playing around, he married me
as I treated his mom best.
So, the man you took food to...
If you want to win that man, get in good with his mom.
But, then...
he doesn't discuss his family.
He never mentioned his mom.
Where's she live?
If it's Gangnam, I'll find out which sauna she goes to.
Should I ask him?
Get him drunk and winkle it out of him.
This isn't the coffee I normally drink, is it?
We're out of it.
I told you I won't drink it unless it's Fair Trade.
Yes, I'll buy more.
But while it's good to consider foreign coffee laborers,
it's important to show manners for people you live with.
Ma'am, are you lecturing me?
I didn't aim to, but if you learned something, good.
Unni, what's wrong with her?
She's always like that.
Just ignore her.
How will you find that guy's mom and befriend her?
Figure it out. It's the key.
Joon-Jae's mom?
You should know something. Joon-Jae never discusses family.
If I discussed it with you, he'd be so upset.
You're acting like this?
OK, OK. You talk first.
- What? - Joon-Jae visited you at the Museum, right?
- Mm. - Did he ask something?
He asked if we found the Mokkan. He said you told him.
- And? What else? - What else?
I showed him this.
Wow! What's this?
Is this a mermaid? It's a fascinating painting.
- So the owner is Dam-Ryung, right? - Mm.
Wow, what's this? There's something to it.
It can't be a coincidence.
I told you, so tell me about Joon-Jae's mom.
I only know they parted when he was 10, and he's looking for her.
They parted?
I don't know where she is.
She left no trace. I wonder if she died.
I want to find her for him. Where is she? I'd treat her well.
Yes, Lawyer Lee. Can we meet tonight? About my Will.
I want it notarized.
Even if the beneficiary is absent,
we can do it with his National I.D., right?
Yes, we can. I'll see you later, CEO.
He'll notarize his Will tonight. It seems he wants officially
to leave most of his assets to Heo Joon-Jae.
Why's he in a hurry?
Cha Shi-Ah. Let's talk.
You two talk. I have somewhere to go.
What's it about?
I'm curious about something.
How's a woman make a guy fall for her?
How would I know?
You do know.
If you're in front of Heo Joon-Jae...you do this.
You drink water... like this. I saw it all.
Tell me what else to do.
What are you asking me?
Do you want to fight it out?
Just asking. I'm in haste.
What's the hurry?
I want Heo Joon-Jae to like me fast. I have no time.
Ah, is that so?
Joon-Jae is easy.
Easy?
Of course. Joon-Jae is...
He likes not seeing a person. It makes him long for her.
If you're always around him, that's counterproductive.
He gets sick and tired of it.
True?
I'm telling you.
- Lies. - What?
You avoided my eyes, and touched your ears and hair.
I know how people lie. I figured you out.
I need to do the opposite, right?
You can go.
I'll hang around Heo Joon-Jae and stick to him.
Wow, what a sly fox! Acting naive and all...
So annoying.
What are you doing?
Where are you going?
The library.
What's a library?
A place to study.
Ah, move!
What's up with your hanging around?
Did you get a plan to like me?
Hey! What plan...
could be formed in a day?
I see. Have more time
Let's go to the library.
So bothersome. Stay home.
This girl. What about Nam-Do?
He went out.
Did he? He went out?
Tae Oh, aren't you going out?
I'm not. I'll rest at home.
Ah, really? At home.
Well, among us,
you should go to the library. - Is that so?
However I see it, you lack learning.
Yes, I'm totally lacking.
Oh, well. Let's go to the library.
Nice.
Don't do that.
Hey, change clothes. Hurry. I'll be here.
Choose a book and read. I'll check Ancient Documents.
Heo Joon-Jae!
- You must be quiet here. - Why?
They're all studying.
- I like the library. - Why?
I like whispering with you like this.
What's this? Every time I'm here, they pass me notes.
Sorry, you're too loud. Can you go out or move seats?
What did she say?
She likes me and my good looks.
Hey.
Kim Dam-Ryung: 5th year of Joseon King Seonjo.
Born: 21 September, 1572.
Married to Sung Kyung Sung, daughter of Minister of General Affairs.
The following year, his wife died from an illness.
He did not remarry.
Spring, 31st year of King Seonjo (1598)
he was appointed as Magistrate of Hyupgok village, Gangwon.
That year, 11 December,
at the young age of 27
Died?
Did you have a nightmare?
I have them most days.
It's at the point I'm scared to sleep.
What is a dream, what is reality?
It's hard to decipher.
You must feel weak.
Is that it?
In 31st year of King Seonjo (1598),
he was appointed as Magistrate of Hyupgok village.
In that year, 11 December,
at the young age of 27...
he died.
How much time till full moon?
There are 20 days left.
20 days... 20 days.
Naeuri. I'm sorry to say, from treating this woman,
I found she is no ordinary being.
If people rightly said she is a mermaid,
she won't recover if she stays here.
What should I do?
Hurry and return her to the sea.
I believe that will save her life.
( Kim Dam-Ryung )
Why'd he die so early?
It's my age.
Mom! I picked this up.
The mermaid princess looked at the prince once more
and threw her body in the sea.
And she felt her body turn into bubbles.
Don't worry too much. He'll wake soon.
Thank you.
But however I think about it, he wouldn't drink and drive.
That's what I say!
Can the black box not be recovered?
No, they couldn't.
You can't find his phone?
But the phone is under my name.
I got the records but there's nothing special before the accident.
Can I take this?
I will look into it.
Can you please?
Among my friends are detectives and prosecutors. I'll ask.
Thank you so much.
Madam told me not to make a fuss.
I had no-one to ask.
Don't worry so much.
Thank you.
Joon-Jae, at 7 p.m.,
meet at Yeonheung-Dong 29-21. I'll wait for you.
- Let's go. I'll take you home. - No, I'll meet my friend.
Who? That public worker?
You, don't forget your curfew. Hurry home.
Or I'll kick you out.
It's 8pm! OK?
- Honey. - Honey, what brings you here suddenly?
I was nearby for business,
and I came to eat with you if you had no plans.
Yes? What to do? I have an appointment.
Is that so? What is it?
An end-of-year party.
I see.
It's fine. Anyway, we had no plans.
Wait.
- Yes, I'm leaving now. - CEO, I'm so sorry.
Something urgent happened at home. Can we reschedule?
Okay. Can't be helped. Okay.
We can have dinner together. My appointment was just cancelled.
Oh my. That's nice.
Honey, let's call Chi-Hyun for a cosy meal together.
Sure.
Who are you?
Is Yoo Jung Hoon here? He's my friend.
- Are you Kim Hye Jin? - No, I'm Shim Chong.
- Ah, is that so? - Why's he not here today?
A few days ago, while saving a person who fell in Han River,
he had a heart attack. He died before reaching hospital.
Excuse me, are you the one who called me?
- I am Kim Hye Jin. - Yes, I called you.
What happened to that guy?
He died, you said?
I'm sorry.
That punk must've somehow known something would happen to him.
He left this in his drawer with your contact info.
Pink tinted? Tears of happiness?
That's right.
But in this world, there aren't many things
to make you cry in happiness. I only cried like that once.
While he stayed here, he cried in happiness
only once.
He said he was so happy, he cried because of you.
He must've wanted to leave that good memory here.
I didn't know he had a friend he could tell these things.
He was full of secrets.
Did you leave him because of secrets?
Secrets arise because we're different.
We don't want to reveal our differences.
Those secrets lead to both getting hurt-
the person who hides, the person who's lied to.
It hurts.
If we're too different,
we can't end up together.
You can't be together?
You'd only give pain to each other.
Can you be together, with love as a reason?
Jung Hoon said he had no regret.
If his heart beat only for you, even if it hardened and stopped,
he didn't regret coming here.
When I asked why he didn't erase the memories when you found out,
he said there were too many good times to erase.
He hoped those memories of love would be a strength to you.
I'll go now.
What bastard is that?
What are you? You have no two-way radio. Are you really a cop?
[ Manager Nam Ajusshi ]
Surprised me!
Yeah, it's me.
Yeah, Heo Joon-Jae.
What's this? Why's your voice like that? Are you sick?
Yeah. I think I'm a bit sick.
Where? Chong, where are you? Are you at home?
Why are you there?
Stay there and wait. I'll be right there.
Is it you?
The one who followed me recently and posed as a cop outside my home?
Where's Ajusshi? Why do you have his phone?
You have so many questions.
Why do you think? I want answers quickly and leave quickly.
Someone is waiting for me. I have to hurry and go.
You can't go now.
The address is Yeon Heung Dong 29-21. It's the building for sale.
You can't get here with Tae-Oh in 30 minutes, can you?
No, it just feels weird.
Should I call the police?
Go on, so I can get caught.
Hey, if it's that strange, don't go in.
Call some taxis. They'd be faster than police.
And tell them to honk horns loudly when they come.
Come out. You need your money.
Whoever can reach Han River the fastest gets 10 times more.
Here.
Ajusshi. Please go faster.
Yes.
The phone is switched off...
In times like this, she doesn't charge the battery.
Please go faster. She's a bit sick and alone.
Aren't you hurt?
Hurry and go.
You know you'd be giving the other person pain.
Can you be together?
Can we really not be together?
Where'd she go? It's cold too.
Go back while you have a chance. It's not too late for you.
Should I go?
Where would you go?
~ I am late again ~
~ making you wait ~
~ every time you smile ~
~ I am always sorry ~
Heo Joon-Jae, are you alright?
And you? How are you hurt?
Did you get hurt crossing the street carelessly again?
Joon-Jae. How'd you get hurt?
I'm asking. How are you hurt?
~ somewhere, someday ~
~ as if I am someone who met you ~
~ and loved you ~
Heo Joon-Jae.
I can't tell you anything.
I am full of secrets.
But because of my secret, your getting hurt or sick
or wounded- I don't want that.
I also don't want to make you sad in the end.
So if you don't like it...
I will go back...
to the place where I was, before it's too late.
~ like seeing for the first time ~
~ tomorrow ~
Perhaps...
you said to tell you if I have plans to like you, right?
I have... a plan.
So... don't go.
~ you're the last moment of my life I want to reach in the end ~
~ somewhere, someday ~
~ it's like I'm someone who met you and loved you ~
~ I am scared ~
~ even when I am holding your hand ~
Are you alright?
I will go back to the sea now.
I know it is the way for both of us to live.
Like the first time we parted, when I alone had the memories,
and you did not,
we should have lived in our own worlds that way.
I will not come anymore.
So you must forget it all.
Let me ask you one thing.
The first time we parted, why did you erase my memories?
If I had not erased them, you would have had constant pain.
If you hadn't erased them, I could have felt constant longing.
This time...
don't erase them. You must not erase them.
These recollections, these memories...
even hurting till the end...
they are mine.
~ under the same sky with you ~
~ I am afraid all will be erased ~
~ if I could go into the blue ocean ~
~ I will not let go of your hand ~
~ under the same sky with you ~
~ I am afraid all will be erased ~
~ if only I could go into the blue ocean ~