I'll go back
where I came from
before it's too late.
So if...
I liked you, I was to tell you.
It's happened... that plan.
So... don't go.
Don't go?
Yes.
Don't go.
Now enough, let's go home.
What's the matter?
Are you okay?
Heo Joon-Jae? Heo Joon-Jae!
Heo Joon-Jae! Heo Joon-Jae!
Heo Joon-Jae!
Heo Joon-Jae! Heo Joon-Jae!
Heo Joon-Jae!
Please help!
What's up?
What is it?
Heo Joon-Jae!
What's up?
Hi? Someone collapsed here.
- Heo Joon-Jae! - Hurry, send someone! - Hello...
- Who are you? - Who are you?
I am Dam-Ryung.
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,
protect that woman.
- Heo Joon-Jae. - Excuse me, are you okay?
Can you see this? See this?
Heo Joon-Jae!
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
You're okay?
I'm okay.
~ The Legend of the Blue Sea ~
EPISODE 09
Are you okay now?
You said you hurt earlier.
I don't hurt any more.
What?
While you asked to be loved,
nagging me if I planned to,
you planned to run away?
You're scary.
Where'd you go? To whom?
That public worker?
Jeong Hoon is gone.
Why? Where's he gone?
Far.
Were you going far away with him?
Did he ask you to eat ramyun far away?
Jeong Hoon didn't cook me ramyun.
So he...he wasn't that guy?
Then who's that guy?
I can't tell you that.
This won't do. Follow me.
- Look here, see the dolls? - Mm.
Pick one.
I pink the pink octopus.
Okay, you pick the pink octopus?
You can only go after that one.
Here, try it.
Oh! I did it!
I almost did it.
Right, it almost did? But it didn't come out.
In life, things about to work out might not.
But if you give up now,
that pink octopus you chose will be stranded there.
Try it again.
It's not working.
You're giving up again?
If you decided, don't quit until it's yours-
whether it's the pink octopus...
or anything.
I'll try once more.
- Hey, now- - Wait, stay there.
I almost did it.
From what I see, the machine's faulty.
The claw seems loose on purpose. Let's go.
Then give up?
No. It isn't quitting, it's having a break.
Same time next time?
Sure. How are you smart now?
Anyway, it's important not to give up on your choice.
Should you give up, or not?
I shouldn't.
That's right.
Would you like a sticky bun?
Hey, I said not to go, but you didn't listen.
It could've been bad!
I'm fine.
Who was it? See his face?
- I'm unsure. - Anyone in mind?
We made so many enemies, it's hard to pick.
Hoehyeon-dong police spotted him and gave chase.
What?
It's that person.
It's that person?
The escaped prisoner? Ma Dae-Young?
Mm, right. It's him.
He has no hat today.
You remember him?
It's that guy, right? In the police cap in the rain.
He wore a police cap and a black cap.
You...saw him after that?
Yes, I was handing out flyers.
Whoa! I'm so shocked. See the goosebumps?
Then, the escapee was tailing Chong? Why?
If that happened, you should've told me!
Are you stupid?
Chong wouldn't have known. Why blame her?
That punk. He's just acting up.
It's cold outside. Come in. Ah, heck.
Sit.
Why'd that punk tail Chong?
Not just Chong! He almost killed you.
You'd be toast!
So why'd he tail Chong...?
Connections made here continue there,
as does ill-fate.
Protect the woman from that evildoer.
- Hyung. - What?
Don't take it the wrong way.
- I had a dream. - Dream?
I dreamed I lived in Joseon.
Huh?
And I wore that bangle.
Bangle? You mean Kim Dam-Ryung's bangle?
So you were Kim Dam-Ryung in the dream?
Yes.
I believe I was.
Sure. I dreamed I was Admiral Yi after seeing "Roaring Currents".
Nonsense.
How? How can you be Kim Dam-Ryung?
You saw a past life?
Not a past life; a different world,
- another me. - What, seriously!
I discussed the bangle;
Shi-Ah told you of the vase. So you dreamed.
Reality dictated your dream. You studied neuroscience.
- That's it? - Of course.
I've been out of it lately.
It's natural
to have weird dreams before big projects.
It's a good portent for our big Project Ahn Jin Joo.
Huh?
Yes, that girl Seo Yoo-Na.
That girl and my Elizabeth had some trouble.
Girls like that stand out in a bad way.
Oh my. Why'd her mom call you?
She wants her in our swim team?
Well...will you let her in?
Of course not. That's right.
Those kids make our kids suffer.
Sure, I trust you. Then...
Okay. Talk details later.
Okay, yes. Bye!
You discussed no details in a 90 minute call?
Honey.
Did you talk to CEO Heo?
Well. I invited him to dinner, but he's busy.
Oh? I sent him banchan (side dishes)
after he liked them.
Is it dine and dash? What's wrong with him?
That tough guy won't hand us investment tips.
That's why we tried hard
to get him to share.
Ooh...
Our secret fund wasn't easy.
I avoided audits and National Tax.
It's our blood and sweat!
For sure. "Black money"
is unjustly named. I worked hard for it!
Preach, honey!
You worked hard. We'll really
invest this money well
and won't let your effort
go to waste.
Yes, honey. Tonight, *fighting! (*do our best)
What?
- Who is it? - Korea Post for Ms. Kang Seo Hee.
It's registered mail, for personal delivery.
Are you crazy coming here?
I'm cold, hungry and out of money.
Heo Joon-Jae is a slippery target.
CEO Heo will be meeting his lawyer about his Will.
Will you find sense after I lose it all?
What if CEO Heo meets Joon-Jae to give him his fortune?
Hurry, go.
Sorry to bother you late.
- Fine. - Bye.
Okay.
Oh, Chi-Hyun.
Do they deliver this late?
For sure. He's behind in his work.
- Did you eat? - Yes.
Let's go in.
Did you eat, Mom?
Go in.
What is it?
Did you get news of Joon-Jae?
How would I?
I ran into him recently.
You did?
Did you tell your dad?
No. I'm telling you first.
Good. He's under stress lately.
It's best not to tell him.
So you do know?
- What? - Where Joon-Jae lives
and how he is.
I said I don't know.
Won't you ask me? Aren't you curious now I met him?
Your father and I
have emotional scars from Joon-Jae.
How can I show interest when your father won't?
Mother, what if Father hides his feelings
because of us two?
I'm sorry their relationship soured.
But still...
could we live as we do now
if Joon-Jae returns?
- But, I... - You.
Think you'll keep what you have?
Mother.
I want to protect you.
My good son! However...
it's my job to protect me.
Let's hurry in.
Bye.
A store CCTV has a shot of his back.
He knows blind spots like it's his business.
That's why police can't catch him.
Hello?
010-3654-23
Who is this?
Hi, do you know Manager Nam Sung-Joon? (formal speech)
Who is asking? (formal speech)
This is...(formal speech)
Is this Joon-Jae? (informal speech)
You are. This is Chi-Hyun. (informal)
How'd you get my number? (informal)
That's not important. Manager Nam is badly hurt.
Your number is the last one that called him before the accident.
Where's Chong?
- She went out.- Where?
I don't know.
How'd you just let her go?
You don't know when and where that crazy bastard will pop up.
He had Secretary Nam's phone.
Why be mad at me?
Seriously.
The phone is switched off...
She's not picking up again.
Why's she often go there?
- So, the guy has plans to like you. - Mm.
Then today's Day 1.
Good times.
Love's only Day 1.
Or get a new Day 1 by dating a new guy.
Right?
You must make him fall for you.
How do I make him fall for me
so he never gets up again.
Then I can stay without hurt.
Are you Misery? (movie character)
Would I be like this if I could do that?
Look. There are 3 steps of love.
First, Romantic love. Second, Hot love. Third...
Dirty love.
Dirty love is for experts.
I'd go straight to Dirty; you start with Romantic.
How do I do Romantic?
Honestly, that's all bells and whistles.
Having tea, meals, movies, taking you home,
texts to check on you, new sets of emojis,
star gazing, planned events, push-and-pull, confessing feelings...
But all this... actually leads to Dirty love.
I'm curious about that Dirty.
Not yet. Rushing into it could end badly.
Just shoot love guns.
Guns? They kill people.
They love it to death.
See! Look at those kids.
He's shooting hearts.
Did you have pet names for each other?
We don't.
My first guy called me "Mong Mong" (sound of dog barking).
But it ended in a dog fight.
Don't use animal names. It ends badly.
What will mine be?
- "Mermaid?" - What? You need something in this world.
There's no mermaid here?
Did Hans Christian Andersen resurrect? How's there one?
Hey! Answer your phone! Why're you here-
- Say hi to my friend. - Oh...
Ah...
Fine, let's go.
You hang out with a beggar?
I can hear you.
I'm sorry... Go.
I'm not a beggar!
I'm homeless! A street person!
I'm not!
I don't beg for money!
Honey, Joon-Jae is here.
You took more care of him than our son.
You always said "Our Joon-Jae..."
Wake up, please.
Ahjussi didn't drink-drive.
Did you check the black-box?
It didn't record that day. It must've broken.
Erasing records.
- Well. - It looks like a traumatic cataract.
There's a small wound.
Did you rub your eye hard or poke it?
No, nothing like that. My vision has been cloudy.
I blamed ageing.
I'll prescribe anti-inflammatories and antibiotics.
Take the full course or it may worsen.
If damage worsens,
a cornea transplant may be the only option.
Don't just mind your money; mind your health.
How about dinner?
No, I have someone to visit. Next time.
"Heo Joon-Jae's family"?
Only Miss Shim Chong calls me Joon-Jae's family.
Did you come with Joon-Jae?
I said I won't break up with him.
I get it.
You two must be close. Will you get married?
We're still planning.
- What? - A lot of things.
But a family looks alike, and is warm and sweet.
What's wrong with you and Heo Joon-Jae?
Father.
Oh, you're here.
Yes, Father.
But, who?
Father, this...
Is he "Heo Joon-Jae's family" too?
You know my Joon-Jae?
- Ah, yes, the truth is... - Yes?
Dad, buy me banana milk.
You have to rub my back properly.
Buy it for me.
Okay, punk.
[ BATHHOUSE ]
Oh yeah!
Isn't Joon-Jae coming?
He slept early. Let's go.
Feed him later.
Dad.
Okay.
Chi-Hyun, let's go. What do you want?
- Steak. - Okay, steak.
Dad, I'm sick.
What's up with your face?
What were you doing to get hurt?
You're curious about me now?
Who said to leave home and suffer?
Good on you.
I didn't leave home- I left you.
And I didn't suffer much.
It was better than living at home.
I felt free.
Was my treating Chi-Hyun well so wrong?
A son doesn't know his father's heart?
Did you really think I liked Chi-Hyun more than you?
You're my son, so I purposely--
You gave up...
on Mom and me. You threw away
our time together, without looking back.
You made your choice.
Forget what you gave up on.
You will learn in life.
Life doesn't go as you want.
I'm ageing
and it's time to settle the inheritance.
So, come home.
No.
I won't accept anything.
Whether money or lifestyle,
or how to discard people - all of it -
I want nothing from you.
I want no connection. I don't want to see you.
You punk.
But still...
please stay well.
Joon-Jae.
You can leave, too, if you want.
Though I said not to give up on your choice,
it's all nonsense.
Does that exist?
I...felt more comfortable when you weren't here.
Dad...
It hurts...
Are you okay?
I saw this on TV.
Now you're not as hot.
Who told you do this?
Go up.
You say that, but you wish I'd stay, right?
If you tell me to give up, "no, I don't want to give up"
is what you wish I'd say, right?
Forget what you gave up on.
No, I won't give up.
Whatever you say, I'll stay beside you.
Don't be in pain.
Just say what you want.
Right.
I couldn't.
What I wanted to say to Dad...
I couldn't say any of it.
How hard it was after leaving.
I hated Dad so much.
Yet I thought he'd look for me.
I kept my phone number for a while.
But he never called once.
How lonely I felt...
I took the entrance exam alone and went to college alone,
and lived alone.
I missed him.
How much...
I missed him.
Are you a bit better?
Yeah.
- Before, that... - Mm?
- That. - Your crying?
Not crying, more like a hint of tears.
Anyway, the cold medicine made me a bit out of it.
There's no need to tell Nam-Doo or Tae-Oh.
Mm, I forget well. Don't worry, Heo Joon-Jae.
Okay. That's good.
From now on, tell me what you can't tell others.
I'll listen to it all and forget it.
- Truly, you'll forget it all? - Mm.
Then...
forget this too.
~ enjoying bright sunlight ~
~ warm breeze embracing us ~
~ walking together ~
What's this?
I prefer rice. Chong-ie likes pasta.
Really? I felt like some.
You're eating it yourself?
I see.
Done.
~ it's frustrating you don't know my heart ~
~ I am in love with you, you fool ~
~ I am waiting for you ~
~ because I'm weak, my heart is pounding ~
~ my heart thud-thuds, why don't you know?
~ my face is flushed ~
~ my heart burns even more ~
~ just the thought of confessing to you ~
Wow. Wow, today you're Beauty Chong. Beauty Choong!
Wow, you're nearly a Seoulite, Chong-ie.
~ you don't know my heart ~
Just so pretty.
- Really? Pretty? - Mm.
- Hey, give me your phone. - Why?
What "pretty"?
Don't take such photos without asking.
- It's bad manners. - It's fine.
- She says it's fine. - What's fine?
Can she say it's not okay to your face?
Could Chong do that?
~ whispering "it's today" ~
~ my love confession I'm withholding ~
~ I'll deliver it to you ~
Here.
Come and eat.
Okay. It looks yummy.
Joon-Jae said he made it for himself.
~ I'm in love with you, you fool ~
Wow, you look so so pretty, Chong.
~ beautiful ~
What is she?
How's she fine? Only I feel awkward.
~ my heart keeps telling you ~
I love you, I love you - you're my girl ~
Joon-Jae, I brought something you'd want to know about.
What?
Let's talk up there.
Why? You can't say it here?
I have something to explain. Let's go.
Go ahead and eat.
What are you doing?
Oh, one moment.
Days ago, at a Dapsimni construction site,
- a Joseon site was discovered. - And?
It's Kim Dam-Ryung's family home site.
Professor Ha told us, so I came to tell you.
When we restore the shipwreck relics, we'll exhibit them.
If more comes from this excavation,
it could be huge.
This was Kim Dam-Ryung's home?
Mm.
- And? - It's
Kim Dam-Ryung's family home site.
Now only 19 days remain till full moon.
What can I do?
How can the one in my dreams believe I exist?
What can I do?
Over here! Something's here!
- Where? - This side!
- Honey. - Mm. - What did the hospital say?
It's probably cataracts and I should take my medicine.
Hurry, take your pills and go to bed. You look tired.
Yeah?
Oh my.
Honey. Secretary Nam is in that state.
Can't we hire a new person?
Want me to look into it?
Secretary Nam will be fine soon...
Let's wait.
Okay, sure. Lie down.
Yes.
- Goo Bek (900) came. - Yes, his nose is a bit dry.
Oh Bek (500) is here too!
- That's Oh Bek (500)? - Yes.
- This is Goo Bek (900). He costs $9000 a month.- Oh my.
I spent $8500 this month.
How's your spending nearly double mine?
I send him to Puppy School. Right, Oh Bek?
Well, mine has extra-curricular activities.
Ah, extra-curricular...
What kind?
Mondays, he goes to self-esteem training.
Fridays, British etiquette.
- English manners? - I give him orders.
Sit. Lie down. Wait. Eat. We're commanding.
- The English way is waiting. - I see.
- I learned something. - It's nothing.
- Goo Bek may come in.- Yes.
See you again.
First, I got in our target's good graces.
To the ladies of Seocho-dong, Daechi-dong,
Apgujeong Store and Culture Centre,
gossip come from a Gangnam broker-
- whom I hired.
At Sawolhoe social club, he dropped words.
- Ladies, have you heard? - What?
Kim Jae, a hotshot, is back in Korea.
He got rich in real estate overseas.
He owns a 57-floor building in Dubai, and he plays golf
with Mansour. He's on a whole new level.
- Truly? - That Mansour?
Last year, L-Construction madam wanted to invest
and went to Dubai,
but couldn't see him.
- Truly? Madam Choi? - Of course!
Anyway, this guy is busy in Singapore.
He's in the middle of a condominium project
but rushed to Korea...
to his fiancée in Seoul. He dotes on her.
- Who? - A celebrity?
I don't know because it's kept quiet.
Anyway, he's so enamoured,
he's been buying out Gangnam mall products.
I laid the bait, so next?
Kim Jae and his fiancée strut the malls.
Who plays the fiancée?
Hey, Tae-Oh!
You're joking? Him?
- He's pretty, but it's a stretch. - See?
- What about Chong? - Don't talk rot.
You take Chong wherever you go.
- So you'll leave her alone? - How can I take her there?
- Where am I going? - Scared me.
Hey, Chong-ie! Our Chong-ie.
Listen to me a sec?
You like dramas, Chong?
Honestly, the people in the TV aren't small people...
I know. They're in a studio. It's a drama.
You know?!
Our Chong-ie is smart.
Our Chong-ie?
- Just praising. - So?
So, we'll film a kind of drama.
- Joon-Jae plays a rich, cool guy. - CEO? Director?
- Cool guys in dramas play those. - Exactly like that!
And Chong's role is his fiancée. They'll marry!
I like it.
Right, you like it? She likes it. OK?
When you're there, don't do three things.
Don't talk.
Don't laugh.
Don't eat.
- That'll be hard. - I'll buy you good food after.
Specifically what?
You like sweets. Ice cream? Cake?
- Raise... - Raise? - Raise? (poker term)
Sweet and sour pork.
Call. (poker term)
I call.
Chong is a real Seoulite now.
Let's go! Spend money!
This, this, and this.
What else, honey?
The 'La (Piazetta) Di Capri'.
- Just buy it all. - Give us all of it.
Finished?
Hangers too.
OK, this one. OK, this, too!
Please package the jewels.
I can't use the VVIP room? You agreed earlier.
I apologize. A guest made a reservation.
I made a reservation. Was I fobbed off?
Why? I'm a White Magnolia Club member.
Where have I seen this woman...?
What's this?
- Who is it? - Oh my! You're here.
My honey won't wear shoes twice. We're back.
I can't carry you around. Do your feet hurt?
Seoul's shops are so spread out, a woman must walk.
- Compared to Dubai. - Dubai...?
Dubai?!
Would you check it all? Hurry up. Hurry up!
Goo Bek's dad?
Goo Bek's dad!
Goo Bek's dad?
Oh, Oh Bek's mom?
- Yes. Nice to see you! - Nice to see you!
Those people just then...
You're with them?
Yes. I run an investment company. Some VIP guests came from abroad.
Ah. The man who just went in?
Yes. Well then.
Wait! Did he...
- come from Dubai? - Why?
He's "Dubai-57-floor-building
-and-golf-course-and-friends -with-Mansour".
His name, what's his name?
Kim Jae, and doted-on fiancée!
Where'd you hear that?
I knew it.
So things don't get messy,
don't tell anyone.
Ah, no, no. OK.
Do you like it?
I'm hungry.
Mm, I see. As expected.
I want spicy rice cakes.
Always up with the market. I like that about you.
And blood sausage.
Your standards are unmatched. Fine, let's buy that too.
Hurry up. Take this.
Alright, no problem.
Wait a minute.
Right. Can I ask you a favour?
Yes, what is it?
Do you think you can arrange a meal with me and them?
I look after them so that's a bit...
I'm interested in investments!
I just want a word. Isn't it possible?
CEO Kim has been out of Korea for ages.
He wanted home-cooking
but I'm unmarried-
Home-cooking! Our house has food out of this world!
We have a celebrity-level chef.
Ah.
And?
He'll mention it to them.
If we achieve this, we've hit the jackpot!
So awesome.
We just started and already solved it, right!
Ajumma! Take good care of us!
I'll do as I always do.
Who is it?
Don't be surprised.
He's so close to Mansour, they play golf together.
So awesome.
Is he a con man?
What?
He sounds like a con artist.
True?
I called Madam Choi of L-Construction
and confirmed she was rejected in Dubai!
Right. It's real.
Don't act like it's our end!
If we threw millions at him, he won't look at us!
He won't.
You expect that from a typical Ponzi scheme.
He pulls in investors by spending
but lets no-one in,
to lure you.
Then, when we invite him to eat,
you can see him with us.
Yes, eat with us.
Whatever.
Hello?... Yeah, hold on.
Really? Where is it?
Wow, Chong did well.
I did well?
Yeah, like a secret agent! Right, Joon-Jae?
Well, kind of. This kid is smart.
She catches on fast!
Is this PTA? Are you bragging about your kid?
Just saying.
I had fun helping Heo Joon-Jae with his good deeds.
But, Joon-Jae, a scammer runs that doll-picking machine.
Huh?
Who said so?
I kept trying to pick a doll but people told me
he's a scammer. Bad guy.
Scammer. Right, they're bad guys, right?
But scammers aren't always bad people.
Sometimes less bad guys con worse guys.
Still, they're liars.
Chong, you never did that? Not once? Even hesitated?
You have no secrets from us?
I feel like you do.
Just stop! Why badger her!
What, it's really a PTA meeting?
Tae-Oh, isn't this weird!? He's sticking up for her!
Did something change with you two?
- No. - Mm.
What?! What's the answer?! "No"!? What is it!?
Be quiet! Don't chat in my car.
If you're gonna chat, get out!
Hi, Shi-Ah...Really?
I'll come now.
Let me out. I have to go somewhere.
Let you out? Where are you going?
Shi-Ah has something to show me.
I haven't seen it, but the guy who found it
says it's special.
Usually excavated paintings and calligraphy
aren't well-preserved.
But this one was sealed in a box - and buried.
Buried?
Mm. As if someone wanted it to be found.
- Wait a moment. - Hm?
Can I look by myself?
Well, sure.
Epilogue
From now to the full moon, there remain 19 days.
What shall I do? What must I do
for the person in my dream to believe me?
What must I do.
~ under the same sky with you ~
I ask you to be meticulous.
This painting must be kept a very long time.
Yes, sir.
~ if we can walk as far as the blue sea's horizon ~
~ I won't let go your hand ~
~ under the same sky with you ~