(Episode 21)
Good morning.
Yes, good morning.
It's a gorgeous day.
It's a perfect day for the audition.
Jae Jun said it'd be very competitive.
Every audition is.
Besides, Director Hwang will direct the film.
He is the most popular director at the moment.
Oh, right. I heard Director Hwang had such a sharp eye for talent.
Yes. Every rookie actor he's chosen so far...
became a star.
Then I can't wait to see whom he'll pick at this audition.
Do they work for Cheong Film?
Oh, no.
No!
(Audition for "Youth Journey," Cheong Film)
What?
Am I too early?
No one's here yet.
(Audition for "Youth Journey," Cheong Film)
I'm nervous.
I shouldn't get nervous yet.
Oh, right.
Gosh, it's so hot.
How come it hasn't cooled down at all?
I need some cold water.
My gosh, I'm sorry.
Oh, no.
That wasn't intentional.
I didn't see you.
Wait.
Aren't you that lady from that day?
What?
My sweater got ripped because of you.
We meet again.
You caused me trouble that day.
Today, I caused you trouble even though I never intended this.
It doesn't look that expensive.
This would do, right? To get it dry-cleaned.
To get it dry-cleaned?
Yes.
Is it too little?
I doubt that.
With this money, you can buy a new one.
Look. As you said, this is your fault.
Then shouldn't you sincerely apologize to me first?
It's not like I can't afford to get it dry-cleaned.
I said sorry.
Besides, a verbal apology isn't a practical way to help you.
It's much better to be compensated.
Monetary compensation doesn't solve everything.
Today is a very important day for me.
My mom made this jujube tea for me...
to help me stay warm.
So what do you want me to do? It's already spilled.
Shall I go back in time and put the tea back in the flask?
Or shall I buy some jujubes and make a new batch of tea for you?
That is not what I meant.
I just said a sincere apology was more important than money.
Don't you think you're going overboard?
When you ripped my sweater,
I let you go without demanding compensation.
Why get this worked up because I spilled tea on your clothes?
Think about that day, and you can't do this to me.
The situation that day was different.
I sincerely apologized...
and was going to compensate you, but...
Forget it.
I'm busy and don't have time to quibble with you.
You can take this or leave it. I don't care.
You can't walk away like this!
Excuse me!
Darling, I've still got it
I've still got it
I'm a passionate man in his twilight years
Father, are you going somewhere nice today?
Oh, I've got some plans.
Jin Sil, which one is better? This or this?
Well, you look good in anything.
Well, that's a given.
Gong Yoo can sure look dashing in anything.
Father, is Gong Yoo your style icon now?
On some days, it's Gong Yoo.
But it could also be Hyun Bin or Zo In Sung.
Oh, I see.
Hey, so which one should I wear...
to showcase my handsome face?
Well...
I think the one on the right suits you better.
I think so too.
Father, where are you going looking so dapper?
I have a blind date.
What? A blind date?
You know Mr. Im at the dance academy.
He started going to a new dance club.
He said he met some beautiful ladies there.
Mr. Im?
You're going to a blind date with Mr. Im?
Yes, why?
He had a stroke a little while ago.
He was hospitalized and was discharged recently.
He's going on a blind date?
What if he ends up with facial palsy?
Jin Sil.
Yes.
It's not like he had a stroke because he wanted to.
Do you think he wanted to be hospitalized?
He exercised regularly...
and ate all kinds of healthy foods but still had a stroke.
So what can he do?
Do we have to just stay at home and wait to die...
when we old people fall ill?
Father, that is not what I meant.
Do you think you'd never get old?
Do you think you'd look like this forever?
Just wait until you get old.
You can't control your body when you're old.
Because you're still young and healthy,
you don't know how sad it is to get old.
- Goodness. - Father, don't get me wrong.
- I don't want to hear it. - I'm worried about Mr. Im's health.
Father!
Gosh. I'm sorry, Father.
I ran my mouth without thinking first.
Once you say something,
you can't take it back.
You hurt my feelings.
My gosh. I'll see you later.
You think I'm young?
I'm aging by the day too.
I can't even go out without dyeing my gray hair,
and my joints crack all the time.
It's only been a little while since he got a divorce.
He's already going on a blind date?
Ga Ram, did you pack your homework diary?
Yes. I put my homework and all the supplies...
in my backpack yesterday.
Okay.
My gosh.
Ga Ram, are you ready to go to kindergarten?
Yes. I just need a glass of milk.
Yes, it's ready for you on the dining table.
Okay, thank you!
No problem.
Hey, remember the kindergarten teacher...
your grandpa suggested you meet?
Yes, what about her?
Are you really not interested in meeting her?
Gosh, Mom.
That was brought up long ago.
She must be married by now.
Possibly, remarried.
Goodness. Are you bragging about being single?
Others are getting married and remarried,
yet you're still single!
Mom, what's the problem now?
Is someone's son getting married?
No.
Your grandpa is going on another blind date.
At this rate, he'll remarry before you get married.
Well, it's happened many times before.
I've never been married,
so he'll always beat me on that front.
Goodness. Way to go.
How nice is it...
to let an 80-year-old man beat you all the time? You little...
Gosh.
My goodness.
Gosh, I wonder if Eun Sung is doing a good job.
I hope she doesn't get nervous.
Being a little nervous helps you reach your full potential.
That's how professional athletes can set new records...
when they have important games.
Really?
Anyway, what's that?
You're looking at old photo albums?
You said you saw a woman who looked like Jung Ae.
It reminded me of the old days.
Oh, my.
Honey, you were so pretty back then.
You look like a Miss Korea winner in this photo.
Everyone said I should become an actress.
They all said I was prettier than Brooke Shields and Demi Moore.
My gosh. They say everybody ages. It's so true.
What on earth happened to you, honey?
What?
Look.
No one would believe that you're the same person.
It'd be easier to believe that you stole this woman's identity.
After full-face plastic surgery.
I know I've changed.
I know I've aged and that I look old and ugly now.
But so what?
Why are you bringing this up now, of all times?
What do you mean?
Why are you telling me that I look old...
after meeting Jung Ae's look-alike in front of the dumpling place?
I never said you looked old.
I just said you'd changed.
It's the same thing!
Even in the past, you often compared me with Jung Ae.
You said Jung Ae looked younger than me...
even though she was older.
What on earth happened to me?
Well, it was just something I said.
You did look older than her.
Anyway, did something really happen to you?
What? Hey, seriously!
Must you do that first thing in the morning?
You look like a ghost.
Maybe it's because of the dry weather.
I feel like I'm getting more fine lines.
It's only natural to get more fine lines as you age.
Even last night, I saw you slather something on your face.
Goodness. That was my night cream.
This facial mask has to be applied in the morning.
Don't you want me to look younger too?
I mean, instead of looking old and saggy.
I bet you want me to take care of myself and stay looking youthful.
Goodness. Appearance isn't everything.
Your personality is what really matters.
My gosh. You have no idea.
I've always looked much younger than my age.
Remember Ko Chun Young? She's two years my junior,
but everyone thought I was younger than her.
Why are you bringing up Ko Chun Young now?
Honey, don't you think you worry too much about Ko Chun Young?
As if you feel insecure.
What did you say?
Why would I feel insecure with her?
I feel hatred toward her.
Okay, then why are you yelling?
It only makes you look more suspicious. My goodness.
"Suspicious?" Gosh.
Seriously, what's with him today?
What does he mean I look suspicious?
Oh, you do look better after applying the facial mask.
- Goodness. - Ki Seok.
- Yes. - Are you heading out to work?
Is it because you're going straight to the factory today?
You're leaving later than usual.
Yes. Jung Sook, you're really late.
You got here a while ago.
That was a long breakfast.
Were there many tasty dishes?
Yes. The table was filled with my favorite dishes today.
She loves food, you know.
Hey, what are those things for?
I'm going to write all day.
I must be possessed by a writer's spirit.
I felt so inspired while eating.
Do not call me today. Until I come downstairs, that is.
I'll pour my heart and soul into my writing.
My goodness.
She's finally behaving herself after she got scolded like that.
She's become disciplined again.
What did I say? I told you that she would change.
She may look like a silly goose, but whose daughter is she?
That's right. She's my daughter.
She won't give up easily.
Hold on.
Honey, I came home with the projection report yesterday.
- Where did I put it? - Oh, that. It's in your study.
- Is it? I'll get it. - It's okay.
Then I shall have my morning coffee with a croissant.
I did it. I managed to sneak out!
I'm free now.
My friend. I'm on my way to Cheong Film now, for you.
(Audition for "Youth Journey," Cheong Film)
During my audition,
put this up on the building wall.
Burying a sock is...
supposed to be helpful because the energy will reach you.
Then putting it up on the building wall...
will probably be way more helpful.
She's right. People use voodoo dolls and talismans...
for a reason.
People do these things because they work.
I'll take care of your sock, Eun Sung.
Just pass your audition.
(Name: Yoo Eun Sung)
- Thank you. - Take care.
Why did I have to run into that woman today of all days?
So are there any actors you like?
(Audition for "Youth Journey," Cheong Film)
Well, I liked the 17th...
and 26th applicants.
I see.
Number 17 and 26.
They weren't bad,
but I didn't love number 17's voice,
and number 26's facial expressions were unnatural.
We still have more candidates left, so let's see.
Who knows? We might discover a hidden gem.
Right. We just need to find one actor who can shine.
Next.
Next. Number 35, Ms. Yoo Eun Sung.
- You may go in now. - Okay.
I can do this.
If I do a good job,
they won't even notice the stain on my clothes.
"Yoo Eun Sung?" This woman...
She was here for this audition?
Hello, I'm Yoo Eun Sung.
(Audition for "Youth Journey," Cheong Film)
Are you ready, Ms. Yoo Eun Sung?
Yes.
If you're ready, you may begin.
Okay.
This is the first time.
Being acknowledged by everyone...
and feeling...
that I may not be that pathetic after all.
I will compete in the Olympics no matter what.
My ankle?
I don't care.
Even if my entire body breaks,
and even if...
I can never skateboard again,
I'll give it a shot.
I think...
it's worthwhile...
to put everything on the line...
for something you like.
Okay, that's enough.
Okay.
You don't have much acting experience.
Is this your first audition?
You've never played a substantial role.
I haven't played many notable roles yet,
but I have some experience with stage plays...
and have participated in a number of auditions.
However, you haven't made it as an actor yet...
and didn't manage to land any roles through those auditions.
That's correct.
But like Bo Ra in this movie,
I'm never afraid to challenge myself,
and I'm always thinking of ways to improve myself.
In what ways should you improve yourself?
Well...
I can be too square at times.
I struggle to be flexible with some things,
so I used to think that sincerity and attitude...
were the only things that mattered.
I see, so you are the idealistic dreamer.
To you, your ideals matter more than reality.
So you'd rather hear an apology than get compensated...
and value sincerity more than materialistic things.
Well, it all starts with the heart,
so you can't completely ignore it.
My gosh. Ms. Shin, you seem very interested in Ms. Yoo.
Unlike with the other applicants, you're asking her many questions.
Deep questions at that.
Yes, I'm intrigued.
It seems that she's been making a lot of effort,
so I wonder why she hasn't made it as an actor yet.
Anyway, what happened to your jacket?
Did you spill something on it?
Oh, this.
My mom made some jujube tea and packed it in a flask for me...
to help me relax before the audition,
but I spilled the whole thing by mistake.
I'm sorry. I didn't have time to get changed.
Oh, no.
Your mom made the tea for you to help you relax.
You must be upset about it.
(Audition for "Youth Journey," Cheong Film)
What's taking her so long? I'm starving right now.
I had a big breakfast.
Why am I so hungry? It's odd.
Hey, you. Have you arrived?
Sun Woo?
Did you bring the camera you told me about?
The custom-made version from AMAX.
Okay.
Gosh. The street is wide. Why must he come this way?
Why is that sock stuck on the wall?
He saw the sock.
The fennec fox? Isn't this the sock I saw the other day?
A sock?
What's this sock doing here?
The fennec fox?
Yes, it is the same sock.
Why is it stuck on the wall?
Someone must've put it there.
Who'd do such an absurd thing?
Why does he keep staring at the sock?
Is he really a pervert?
No.
Don't take it off!
There must be a reason someone put it here.
Maybe the person has a desperate wish or something.
He didn't take it off. He was pressing on it.
He's such a weirdo.
Sun Ju.
Hey, there you are.
Did the audition go well?
I bet you have a good feeling this time.
You'll pass the audition and land the role in the movie.
Hey, look at this.
I had to launch a sneak-out operation...
first thing in the morning just to put this up here.
I managed to escape the eyes of three watchers...
and ran here at the speed of light.
What's wrong?
I'm sorry.
You did all this for me.
What's the matter? You're scaring me.
Did you bomb the audition?
Did you forget your lines or fumble your words?
No, it's not that.
I met someone I should've never crossed paths with.
Someone you should've never crossed paths with?
Who's that?
I know we had some disagreements, but we all think...
that either Yoo Eun Sung or Kwon Min Ji should play Bo Ra.
Ms. Shin, who did you like better?
Well, I liked Kwon Min Ji better.
Yoo Eun Sung's acting wasn't bad,
but Kwon Min Ji already has a reputation as an actress,
so I believe she'll do a better job.
These days, you can't ignore actors' looks or their reputations.
Right, but Yoo Eun Sung did a better job interpreting the character...
and delivering her lines.
I agree. Something about her eyes and facial expressions...
really speaks to your heart.
Yes.
But she was too raw.
She is a new face, but she could use some refinement.
Her acting was overly realistic.
The world inside the camera is different.
You do have a point,
but that could actually be her strength.
A rookie's refreshing charm, shall I say?
Her own unique untainted charm.
Don't you agree, Director Hwang?
Yes. I don't care much for polished jewels.
My specialty is to discover raw gemstones.
You're both right.
But such a refreshing charm could be risky in a way,
like a double-edged sword.
Will that woman put her personal feelings aside...
and choose you for the role?
Do you think it's possible?
No, that'd be like hoping to win the lottery.
You're always so consistent.
You won't try to comfort me even in a situation like this.
My nickname is Pine Tree...
because I'm always consistent and never change.
Right. Let's go, Pine Tree.
Let's go and become greener.
Hey, what about the sock? Shall I take it off or not?
Gosh.
I'll get going, then.
All right. You did a good job with the audition.
See you soon.
Who's that?
Isn't that Yoo Eun Sung?
What is she doing here?
Did she participate in the audition too?
Darn it.
(Haha Chicken)
Eun Sung's audition must be over by now.
How come she's not calling?
She would've already called if she'd aced the audition.
What if she bombed the audition because she was too nervous?
- Maybe she's out drinking now. - Hey!
Don't jinx it.
It's still early in the evening. She'll be home soon.
You guys. When Eun Sung gets home,
don't ask her about the audition. Okay?
So she can relax and get some rest.
Especially you, honey. Be careful.
Don't bring up stuff that you don't need to say.
Honey.
You're still mad at me because of what I said about your photo.
Whatever. Just keep your mouth shut, okay?
The more you say, the worse things get.
Dad, you must've wronged Mom again.
Dad, you get scolded by Mom on a regular basis.
I never intend to upset her,
but it always comes out wrong.
I'm back.
- Hi. - Hi, you're back.
Everyone's here.
Were you guys waiting for me?
Yes.
I mean, no. We're here to have some chicken. It's been too long.
That's right.
The audition is now over. Well done.
You must be tired.
No, I feel fine.
I'm relieved that it's finally over.
Oh, really? Then would you be up for some draft beer?
We're all going to have some beer.
Oh, then shall this chef here put his skills to use...
and make Eun Sung's favorite rolled omelet?
Then shall I make some sweet and tangy seasoned whelks?
Okay. Then shall I make...
some crispy kimchi pancakes?
Why aren't you guys asking me how the audition went?
What's the point?
It's not like us asking you about it will help you pass the audition.
Exactly.
Today, we'll just eat and drink.
It's on your mom.
- Oh, my. - What? When did I say that?
Gosh, I can't stand you.
Come on. Mom, you're the richest one out of all of us.
Flex your wealth.
Swag.
Yes.
DJ, please drop the beat.
Okay.
I'm the tiger of this family
I have you all at my feet
Thanks so much, all of you.
Seriously, my family is the best.
- That's right! - That's right!
No matter what the result is,
I should humbly accept it.
Eun Sung, we're all in the living room.
Okay!
- Hey. - Eun Sung, join us.
You didn't have to gather around like this.
I can just check the results and tell you.
It's okay. No pressure.
We just wanted to hear the news with you.
Yes, your brother is right.
No matter what the result is,
we're on your side, Eun Sung.
That's a given.
If someone saw us now, they'd think a nuclear bomb has gone off.
It's just an audition, after all.
One of the countless auditions that exist.
To an actor, auditions are no big deal.
Mom, you're so open-minded. That's your charm.
It's not my only charm.
Look at my beautiful face.
Let's check the results now. Do it.
Okay.
(List of Selected Candidates)
(Bo Ra, Kwon Min Ji)
I'm sorry.
Come here.
Mom...
I hope Eun Sung can pull herself together soon.
No one knows her,
and she's a complete rookie.
That's why I was against it.
Grandpa, you've lost your touch.
I never thought I'd face such humiliation in my life.
I need the police's help now.
I don't think I can become an actress...
by running toward my goal nonstop.
Perhaps, I need some time...
to reflect and examine myself.
Yoo Eun Sung?
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)