(Park Jin Young, Roh Jeong Eui)
(Lim Jae Hyuk, Jang Hee Ryung)
(The Witch)
(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)
(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)
(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)
(Hawaii Tanning)
Her day starts around noon.
After a late breakfast,
she stretches her body at her rooftop yard.
(After a late breakfast, she stretches her body...)
(at her rooftop yard.)
(Translated Works)
She starts working at around 1pm.
She translates broadcasts and publications.
(Reading, Tea time)
During breaks, she reads with a cup of coffee on the outdoor bench.
Later, she has her second meal.
It consists of simple ramyeon or meal kits.
Her work continues from after sunset until midnight.
(Alarm)
At 2:30am when the streets are empty,
she leaves to feed the stray cats.
It's the only time of the day she goes outside.
It's really pretty.
Occasionally, Producer Heo Eun Shil, her senior from school,
- comes to visit. - Does my aunt nag at you?
She is the only outsider she meets.
She never does.
Really, I'll make sure my aunt gets it this time.
Once a month,
she takes a random bus at the bus stop...
and rides it to the last stop and back.
(Cheonho Culture and Welfare Center)
That's...
the little trip she takes.
(Hyomyung Mart)
Every Tuesday,
a Hyomyung Mart delivery man...
drops off daily necessities at her house.
(This place is good!)
(Stop, Lap)
(Continue, Reset)
(Hyomyung Mart)
"Hyomyung Mart?"
(Episode 7: Data Validation)
(Hyomyung Mart)
Welcome.
(Hyomyung Mart)
Welcome.
- Honey. - Yes?
We have a delivery.
Okay.
- Where to? - It's written there.
- You have to deliver it fast. - Okay.
- Drive safely. - Okay.
Dried pollack hangover soup is indeed good.
I haven't seen your husband around lately.
Come back with your husband next time. Okay?
Welcome.
(Recruiting Delivery Person)
I've never seen you around.
Did you move to this area?
I did.
Come by often.
We make deliveries if it's over 30 dollars.
I see.
Can I make online orders?
"Online orders."
We're not good with the Internet.
But phone orders.
If you call us, we can take delivery orders.
What about a delivery person?
"Delivery person?"
Yes.
It seems like you're looking for one.
(Recruiting Delivery Person)
Oh, that?
Well...
(Education, Qualifications, Language)
(I have a motorcycle license and am physically fit for the job.)
His qualifications are unbelievable.
A delivery man doesn't need to be this amazing.
He must have an unspeakable circumstance.
You remind me of myself years ago.
I'm getting emotional and stuff.
What nonsense are you spouting?
I have a motorcycle license...
and will work really hard.
But you see,
I was going to take that down but forgot about it.
Business is slow in my supermarket.
We don't have the money to hire a delivery man.
I'd like to work only on Tuesdays.
- What? - "Only on Tuesdays?"
Yes. I've got a certain reason.
Would that be hard?
Fine. All right.
Everyone must be in a certain situation.
Life isn't easy even after graduating from a university...
and working at a good company.
Go ahead. You can work on Tuesdays.
Come on. Can we really afford a delivery man?
We can only pay the minimum wage.
When there are no deliveries, you have to help out at the store.
- Of course. - Good.
Honey. Mi Soon.
Why are you deciding by yourself?
We're a joint-owner, you know?
Honey. Hyo Myung.
Every Tuesday, Mother has to come to our store.
Aren't our hands already full?
That's true.
You see...
Our mother's caregiver...
gets every Tuesday off.
That's why she needs to be with us at the store.
So your mother comes to the store on Tuesdays.
Yes.
You'll be able to tell when you see her,
but she had a stroke.
She can't move very well.
Gosh, but...
She's a very stubborn woman.
Whether I'm doing a good job or not.
If I'm not screwing up her store.
You can say she comes to monitor me.
You're talking too much.
I'm guessing your mother started the store.
- Yes. - That's right.
- It's been about 30 years now. - Yes.
She started when I used to work for Samsung.
Why are you laughing?
Goodness. Isn't that ancient history?
And after looking at this resume.
He got fired ages ago.
- How embarrassing. - I did work there.
It was just a short while.
It's 1,850 dollars?
- Why is it so expensive? - Please don't touch.
Just look with your eyes.
There are cheaper ones for beginners.
Come this way.
You just recently started riding bikes, right?
Yes.
Take a look from this side.
These are for pros.
I don't think it's for you yet.
Look at those over there.
And...
those are the cheaper ones.
Have a look around.
Thank you.
(Ganghwa Island Rice)
Yes, this is Hyomyung Mart.
Right, the rooftop house.
Have you been well?
Of course, I'm fine.
Get some fresh air once in a while.
Don't just stay at home.
Nothing has changed for me.
Yes.
There you go.
All right. You're all set.
But this place is tough.
The stairs are endless.
Good luck and drive safely.
- Okay. I'm off. - Bye.
(Hyomyung Mart)
I have finally come this far.
It took too long.
(Hyein English and Math Academy)
I'm 10m within her space.
I must not spend...
over ten minutes in her space.
Who is it?
It's your supermarket delivery order.
You can leave it in front of the gate.
Well...
I need you to sign the delivery confirmation receipt.
What?
Sorry?
If I can be with you,
even if it's just for ten minutes...
Please wait for me.
Sorry?
No, it's nothing.
Thank you for waiting.
I didn't wait at all. You came fast.
Well...
My signature?
Oh, right.
Since it's heavy,
I'll carry it inside for you.
Pardon me.
You didn't have to.
Please check if your order is right.
It must be right.
After all, you've never made a mistake.
If any item is missing, I'll get scolded by Big Boss.
"Big Boss?"
Yes.
Oh, you mean the elderly woman?
Kimchi, 1 set of 5 ramyeon,
eggs, five curries,
bread, a bag of onions,
strawberry jam,
and three wet wipes.
All items are in here. Or are any missing?
No. I don't think so.
The total is 57.90 dollars.
I received 60 dollars.
Here's your change of 2.10 dollars.
Oh, right.
Sorry.
Right here.
Thank you.
What?
Right.
Now then...
Take care.
Bye.
Excuse me.
Thank you for checking it thoroughly.
Sorry?
Thank you.
Drive safely.
That was 8 minutes and 22 seconds.
I didn't go over ten minutes.
In the days that followed, nothing happened to me.
(Hyomyung Mart)
I timed myself when I was within her space.
(Stop, Lap)
(Brazilian Waxing, Bikini Waxing, 30 percent off for off-season)
(Stop, Lap)
I tested it out for a few days.
Ten minutes was fine.
(Start, Reset)
Then this time around, I'll stay for over ten minutes.
(Brazilian Waxing, Bikini Waxing, 30 percent off for off-season)
(Stop, Lap)
I've registered you for the appointment.
- Please take a seat and wait. - Okay.
This must hurt a lot.
So you fell down the stairs?
Yes.
Did you hurt your head?
I'm fine. I was wearing a helmet.
I see. I guess you work as a delivery guy.
Yes.
I had a feeling...
I might be in an accident today.
(1. Being within a 10m radius of her is dangerous.)
It's ten minutes.
It's fine as long as it doesn't go over ten minutes.
Being within a 10m radius of her...
for over ten minutes...
(Being within a 10m radius of her for over 10 minutes...)
is dangerous
(1. Being within a 10m radius of her for over 10 minutes is dangerous.)
Hypothesis confirmed.
(1. Being within a 10m radius of her for over 10 minutes is dangerous.)
I'm from Hyomyung Mart.
I apologize again for the inconvenience.
It's especially heavy today, right?
I ran out of rice.
There's no elevator, and I live on the top floor.
It's fine. Don't worry about it.
I thought about ordering a lot in one go.
But I was worried that the box would be much heavier.
Yes, that's right. That's what I want.
Order as often as you wish.
Pardon?
Well,
I don't mind making frequent trips.
So it's great if you can order more frequently in small quantities.
That's better than carrying heavy boxes.
I see.
Let me go over the items.
You don't need to go over every single item in there.
- No. - Pardon?
There have been mistakes in our delivery.
My boss made it very clear I had to go over them.
I'll compare the items to the order list.
Could you check if I brought everything?
Okay.
Firstly, there should be a 5kg bag of rice.
A 5kg bag of rice.
A box of cereal.
A bundle of five-bag ramyeon.
A bundle of ramyeon.
I don't know how long it's been since I talked to...
anyone like this.
And...
Two cucumbers.
Three cans of tuna.
And 2 1.5L bottles of water.
Two bottles of water.
One bag of perilla leaves.
- One packet of pickled radishes. - One packet of pickled radishes.
One bag of sugar.
It seems we finished...
checking the items.
It seems that way. We finished.
The total is 72.5 dollars.
Here.
Are you paying with a card?
Yes.
When I placed the order on the phone earlier,
I told them I wanted to pay with a card today.
I didn't bring the card reader.
I'll hurry and bring it back.
No. Don't do that. That will be a hassle.
Please wait.
No.
I can come back.
(Captain Delivery)
Come on...
I found some cash at home.
Okay. Thank you. Have a good day.
Bye.
(Brazilian Waxing, Bikini Waxing, 30 percent off for off-season)
(Captain Delivery)
(Start, Reset)
I wasn't late.
Darn it. You startled me.
You can't just pop out from a small alley like this.
I didn't see you there. I'm sorry.
Are you here for a delivery?
Yes. I deliver groceries.
I'm sorry I lashed out at you when we worked in the same industry.
It's fine.
This building doesn't have an elevator.
It's awful, isn't it?
Yes.
They ought to double our fee for buildings like this.
Right?
Yes.
Maybe, I shouldn't accept their orders next time.
(Wallpaper and Linoleum)
I wasn't within a 10m radius of her for more than 10 minutes.
But what has gone wrong?
Space, time, and...
Was it the conversation?
Is there a limit on conversations too?
(I quickly left the building. By then, it had been...)
(9 minutes and 41 seconds. I didn't go over ten minutes.)
Is it the number of exchanges?
Then what's the maximum number of exchanges?
Why are you overworking your body?
You have injuries all over your body.
I'm sorry.
Why would you apologize to me?
You should apologize to yourself.
All right. Let me take a look.
Okay.
Does it hurt?
That's bearable.
- This is bearable? - Yes.
Then how about this?
You ordered groceries, right?
Okay. I'll place the box here.
My gosh.
All right then.
Gosh, how could a building not have an elevator?
Gosh, my back. Oh, my knees.
Good grief. This is killing me.
Oh, my.
A bundle of ramyeon.
Pork, 300g.
A bottle of sesame oil.
A pack of minced garlic.
A bottle of dish soap.
A bag of potatoes.
Two boxes of tissues.
A bottle of cooking oil.
A bag of seasoned salt.
I told you not to touch it.
You can just look at it.
I want an expensive one this time.
I see.
Once you start buying helmets, you want to buy another.
It will be sturdy and worth my money, right?
You bet.
As for this helmet,
how well did it do on the shock performance test?
This one right here. What's that?
That's for motorcyclists. It's a protector.
- Do you want to take a look? - Yes.
We're slow today.
Do you want to go home early and rest?
What?
No. Not yet.
I'm worried about your hand.
Oh, this? This doesn't hurt at all.
As for this, my orthopedist...
is the worrying type. So he went a bit overboard.
My gosh, this is nothing. I can work without a problem.
My goodness.
I guess you were worried about me.
Yes.
- Ma'am. - Yes.
As for fresh food, it's better to place them at eye level.
And keep the temperature of the refrigerator at 7°C.
What do you mean?
Even if you have to wear long sleeves at the supermarket,
you should lower the overall temperature.
A study suggests that for every degree...
the temperature drops in a supermarket,
the number of customers increases by four percent.
That can really increase our sales?
It'll be helpful to decide on a few key products to focus on.
Analyzing our main customer demographics...
such as age group and gender will make the approach easier.
How do you know all that?
Actually,
I used to work as a business strategy consultant...
at the headquarters of Plus Mart across the street.
What?
I'm sorry.
- Stop it. - No.
- I'm fine. I really am. - My gosh, stop it.
So that's it? Is there more?
- I'm really fine. - My gosh.
Give me a consultation then.
All right then.
Most of our customers live alone, rather than with their families.
What do you think about selling fresh produce in small portions?
- Fresh produce in small portions? - Yes.
And there was a survey conducted...
by the Korea Consumer Agency in 2022.
It showed that 71 percent of Zoomers felt uncomfortable...
with excessive hospitality from salespeople.
In the end, it resulted in not making a purchase.
What? They feel uncomfortable by hospitality?
Yes. It means they won't come back...
if you're too friendly.
What?
Come back with your husband next time. Okay?
Instead of remembering or mentioning...
your regular customers' private lives,
you should analyze their receipts.
Remembering the items they often buy will be more helpful.
Recommending products based on that analysis...
would be even better.
My goodness. I had no idea.
I was so nosy for no good reason then.
Dong Jin. So this is what you used to do?
This is so cool.
It really is.
My goodness.
Hello.
Are you the one who delivered my groceries before?
One exchange.
Yes, I am.
I'll go over the order list.
There's a small tray of eggs.
Two exchanges.
The fried tofu rice ball set.
Three exchanges.
A bunch of green grapes.
Four exchanges.
Ten small soy milk boxes.
Five exchanges.
- And a box of minced garlic. - A box...
A box of minced garlic.
Six exchanges.
Two packets of bok choy. That's it.
Seven exchanges.
And it's been six minutes.
The total is 45.1 dollars.
You must sign it here.
Oh, I asked the owner about it.
I was told I didn't have to sign it from now on.
Eight exchanges.
Pardon?
I see. Is that so? Okay.
Here you go.
I'll get going now.
Wait.
Did you hurt your hand?
Nine exchanges.
Did you...
hurt your hand after delivering groceries to my house?
She's worried as always that she might be the cause of my injury.
I wanted to ease her mind.
No.
I hurt myself exercising.
That's a relief.
I forgot how many times we exchanged words.
But...
seeing her relieved face was enough.
(Cheonho-ro 29-gil)
(Wallpaper and Linoleum)
(Hyomyung Mart)
Having a conversation that goes beyond ten exchanges...
is dangerous.
(2. Having a conversation that goes beyond ten exchanges...)
(is dangerous.)
(2. Having a conversation that goes beyond ten exchanges...)
(is dangerous.)
You're here.
You look awful.
How about the hospital bill? Can you afford it?
I'm thankful to my friend, Hong.
What?
I have medical expense insurance thanks to him.
You're so chill about it.
How can you make a joke at a time like this?
Are you really...
okay?
The hypotheses...
have been more specifically verified since then.
"Being within a 10m radius of her..."
"for over 10 minutes is dangerous."
(1. Being within a 10m radius of her for over 10 minutes is dangerous.)
"Having a conversation that goes beyond ten exchanges..."
"is dangerous."
"If she knows your name, it is dangerous."
"Confessing your feelings to her is dangerous."
"Breaking all of these rules will result in death."
"The assumptions apply only to those who love her."
No matter how much I think about it, you shouldn't do this anymore.
Dong Jin.
Please...
stop now.
I wouldn't have started if I was going to stop.
You proved the Rules of Death yourself.
It means you might die.
You're right.
But I can survive as long as I don't break the Rules of Death.
You don't understand at all.
No matter how much I think about it, this isn't right.
Mi Jung might find out what your name is...
at any moment.
I hope she doesn't.
That's meaningless.
Risking your life...
for someone who doesn't even know your name or existence?
That's insane.
You've been working hard.
I want to thank you instead of her.
Now, you better focus on recovery...
and take a good rest. Okay?
Do you really think there's no other way?
I said there wasn't!
Even if you die trying to prove your hypotheses,
don't contact me.
I can't contact you if I die.
Are you serious?
How can you joke around at a time like this? You're annoying.
Please stop.
She's smiling.
She's leaving for her trip today.
I wanted to go on that trip with her too.
I wanted to see...
what she would see together.
The distance between me and her on the bus is about 11m.
It's very close,
but it's not bad.
It's not bad.
No, it's good.
Because I can travel with her this way...
despite the distance.
It's already time to go back.
It felt too short.
I hope there's a traffic jam.
Ma'am.
This is the front seat, but you can sit here.
Can I do that?
Yes. I'm getting off soon. It's fine.
Thank you.
I'm within less than a 5m radius of her.
(Stop, Lap)
But it's okay.
I can get off at the next stop.
(Cheonho Station, Pungnap Market)
It's okay.
(5 minutes from Geumchon Intersection to Sannae Intersection)
(Traffic congestion from Cheonho Bridge toward Cheonho Intersection)
(No traffic congestion...)
(from Cheonho Bridge toward Gwangjang Intersection)
(12 minutes from Munbal Interchange to Jayuro Junction)
The Olympic Highway is congested toward the airport...
and from the south end of Dongho Bridge to Banpo,
with congestion remaining near Sinsa-dong.
The Gyeongbu Expressway heading toward Hannam Bridge...
is now clear for the return trip to Seoul.
There's congestion on the city route heading toward Seongnam.
It appears to have heavy traffic.
There is ongoing congestion...
on the Seohaean Expressway...
Did you see that just now?
Lightning struck over there.
Hey, shall we get off?
Hey, it's the safest to stay in a car when lightning strikes.
I don't have much time left.
What form and shape will it take this time?
Lightning?
No. Let's calm down for now.
Nothing seems dangerous on the bus.
(Watch Your Hand)
(No Boarding at Rear Door)
(Start, Reset)
An accident only follows its target.
Is that so?
(Start, Reset)
Let's calm down. The two vehicles are stuck side by side...
simply because both lanes are jammed.
No.
I need to stay 10m away from her right now.
I need to get out of here right now.
- Excuse me. - What the heck?
Hey, it's dangerous.
- Sir. - What's going on?
Please let go of me.
Don't we have to stop him?
Hey.
I said I was fine. Let go of me!
- My goodness. - Oh, no.
He really jumped out the window.
- What? - What's wrong with him?
Is he not hurt?
Come down.
Lee Dong Jin?
She...
knew my name.
(3. If she knows your name,)
(it is dangerous.)
I've been within a 10m radius of her for over 10 minutes,
and she knows my name.
I broke too many rules at the same time.
But I know the pattern of the accident.
I'm fully prepared.
Lee Dong Jin.
Why are you here?
- Oh, my gosh. - Oh, no.
What is he doing?
- It's dangerous. - Don't.
It's dangerous to be near water during a thunderstorm.
But there has never been a recorded instance...
of lightning striking the Han River in the middle of winter.
It means it's so rare that it's hard to even gather statistics on it.
Follow me if you can!
I trust statistics.
No.
No, Dong Jin. Don't do that.
Producer Heo Eun Shil?
Yes, this is me.
Please come to the hospital right now if you can.
Who is it?
Lee Dong Jin?
(Lee Dong Jin)
Come to think of it,
I think our eyes met.
I wanted to talk to him even just once...
before graduating.
Someone was looking this way.
It was too far to recognize the person.
(I'm going to her.)
I'm going to her.
Lee Dong Jin.
So it was you.