(Episode 22)
I'm sorry.
Come here.
Mom...
It's okay.
I know you did your best, my dear daughter.
I'm sorry.
I really wanted to do a good job.
I really wanted to land the role this time.
I know how you feel.
I, of all people, know how you must be feeling now.
It's okay.
It's okay, my dear daughter.
I understand you're disappointed and upset. It's only natural.
But you can participate in other auditions.
This isn't the only audition.
Dad is right.
The role wasn't right for you.
It just wasn't meant to be.
I became a show host on my fourth attempt.
Some people take longer than others, and it's okay.
I'm sorry...
for always letting you down.
For being so lame and incompetent.
You did well.
You did a good job, my dear daughter.
My dear daughter.
You did a good job, my dear daughter.
You did well. It's okay.
It's all right.
I heard you changed your decision at the last minute.
Yes. Initially, we had chosen an actress from a theater company...
named Yoo Eun Sung,
but something came up right before announcing the results,
so a different actress got the role.
That's such a shame.
Getting cast in a movie by Director Hwang...
is such a precious opportunity for rookie actors.
The truth is, I voted for the one who ended up getting the role,
but the other actress impressed us with her acting skills.
But no one knows her,
and she's a complete rookie. That's why I was against it.
But in the end, I heard you changed your mind and chose her too.
Yes. I thought it was important to choose an experienced actor,
but after listening to Mr. Kim and Director Hwang,
I realized it was just my prejudice.
When people recognize an actor's face,
it means the actor's image has already been consumed.
Everything has pros and cons.
I especially liked her eyes.
Director Hwang said the same thing.
Her eyes were much more expressive.
Her eyes could tell many stories.
Really?
Then it really is too bad that she didn't get the role.
How come she didn't get the role?
Well, it was due to personal reasons.
(Name: Yoo Eun Sung)
Congratulations, Ms. Yoo Eun Sung.
You even spilled your jujube tea. You must've been very nervous.
You did a good job.
You can finally make your acting debut.
Ms. Shin.
I heard you decided who'd play Bo Ra.
Yes. Mr. Yoo Eun Sung.
Well, I have something to tell you.
An assault case?
She beat up a fellow member of the theater company,
and he filed a complaint against her?
Well, I don't think it was that serious.
They settled the case, and it's all been sorted out.
I think they were in a relationship,
but things took an unexpected turn.
I wanted to let you know just in case.
Someone on my team found out.
"Just in case?" No.
I can't work with her.
Sorry?
Gosh, it's all been sorted out.
I think we can just let it go.
Mr. Kim, don't you know how stressed I was...
because of the lead actor of my previous film?
He hit a server at a bar, so the media went bonkers,
so we had to stop filming.
The release of the film was delayed by three years.
That experience taught me never to engage in situations...
that could pose problems later on.
They were in a relationship, so it was a personal issue.
I don't think it'll pose problems later on.
Why should we take such a risk?
We'll change our decision and go with Kwon Min Ji.
It's not like she's the only good actress.
Kwon Min Ji is pretty too.
Right?
It was due to the actress' personal problem,
so I can't tell you the reason.
Please understand.
Right, of course. I shouldn't have asked such a question.
The actress would be offended.
She might audition for roles in your movies later on,
so it's better that you don't know.
Right. Anyway, that's too bad.
Although, she won't know why she didn't get the role.
What should I do?
I didn't get the role,
so I need to figure out what I'm going to do about my future.
Hello?
Hey, I checked the results.
You failed yet another audition.
That's right.
I'm sorry. I know you did a bunch of things to help me out.
So, that woman didn't choose you in the end.
She had no mercy on you.
We have no way of knowing...
whether or not it was her fault that I didn't get the role.
Perhaps, my acting skills weren't good enough.
Why are you suddenly being self-reflective and modest?
What else can I do?
It's not like I can get the role now by blaming someone.
So, what's your plan now?
Will you look for other auditions?
No.
I need a break.
A break?
Yes.
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.
It's about time she called me.
Why isn't she calling me?
Father.
Are you expecting a call from someone?
Yes, Ms. Chu. The lady I met on the blind date a few days ago.
She said she'd call me for sure. My goodness.
"A few days ago?"
So, you didn't contact each other on the day of the blind date?
No text messages?
Ms. Chu said she was busy that day.
My goodness. Grandpa, you've lost your touch.
I know exactly what's going on.
You do? What is going on?
That's her way of rejecting you. No doubt.
Me? Rejected?
Stop talking nonsense, you brat.
I agree with him, Father.
We live in such a busy, fast-paced world.
If someone likes you, they will contact you.
Compared to young people, you don't have much time left,
and you can't think about your distant future.
You can't really weigh your options, knowing time's ticking.
What do you guys even know?
How old are you?
It's not like you guys are more experienced than I am...
in dating and marriage.
Right. We aren't,
but we can see what's going on.
I told you. There's no way.
Don't run your mouth like that when you know nothing.
Oh, hold on.
My gosh, Ms. Chu!
What took you so long to call me? Yes. Oh, boy.
Right.
Thankfully, she called him.
He'd heard nothing from her for days, so I was worried.
I know. We have to worry about women calling him...
and not calling him.
Ms. Chu, did you take care of the urgent matter?
Of course, I've been well.
You crazy fool. What is this nonsense about?
I'm Ms. Chu?
Hey, I have a bit of a situation now.
Just play along!
Has Ms. Chu not called you yet?
Are you still waiting for her call?
Yes, Ms. Chu said she was busy with something.
Hey, what about you? Has Ms. Oh called you?
Of course, she did. I'm with her now.
What? You're with Ms. Oh?
For real?
Then why am I alone?
The blind date went well for you.
Why did I fail?
I'm hanging up!
No way. That can't be.
There's no way I failed.
There's no way a woman would reject me.
This must be a dream. This can't be really happening.
Darn it!
(Haha Chicken)
See? What did I say?
I told you he got a divorce.
Yes, you were right.
By the way,
it sounded like the lady he met on a blind date rejected him, right?
Come on. I heard that too.
As they say, "Even monkeys can fall from trees."
Who knew he'd fail to win a lady's heart?
They say, "Your youth is short, just like spring."
Does he not have the energy anymore?
Who knows? All the stories we've heard...
could be something that he just made up.
I mean, just because he's been married a bunch of times,
it doesn't mean he was popular with women.
Maybe he hit on a hundred women and only succeeded five times.
That's true.
A true Mr. Popular would succeed in one go.
If such a man hits on a hundred women,
he could get married a hundred times.
I don't care how successful he is with women.
I hope Eun Sung can pull herself together soon.
But she seemed calmer than I thought.
She was more devastated...
when she failed her last audition, although she cried this time too.
Because she did her very best,
she can move on with no regrets.
I bet that's why.
- So I've been thinking... - Yes.
How about we send her on a trip for a few days?
A trip?
Yes.
She's been working so hard since she joined the theater company.
She's never had a chance to go on a proper trip.
She should take a little break to get some air and clear her head.
All right, then. If she wants to go,
I'll send her to a nice place.
- You're sure, right? - Yes.
You're really going to send Eun Sung on a trip?
That's right.
Honey, you may look tough on the outside,
but you're so soft on the inside, like soft tofu.
My goodness. Is soft tofu the only thing you could think of?
Couldn't you think of something more expensive?
Stop it.
Ms. Shin, are you on your way to the police station now?
Yes.
But how did the police station scene get wiped out...
during the post-editing process?
I don't know the details either.
The release date is around the corner, so it's urgent.
But I doubt I can get them on board even if I go there in person.
When you're scouting a location, you need time to...
All right.
If Yoon A manages to convince a different precinct,
we don't need this precinct's help.
Okay.
Gosh, this was their mistake.
Seriously, the things I have to do.
Yes, got it.
They're here.
Yes, here he comes. He's late because of his diarrhea.
Gosh, it's so gross.
These scumbags are totally fine when they do bad things,
but they always say they're sick when they get caught.
My point, exactly.
- Good day, sir. - Good day.
We had to transfer him here...
because his address falls under Hyewon Police's jurisdiction.
- Hey, Detective Park! - Are you all right?
When did that punk manage to pick the handcuffs?
So, here I am.
(Hyewon Police Station)
Why Hyewon Police Station, of all places?
This is where that cop works.
No, knowing someone could help me...
Catch that punk!
What is going on? Is he a criminal?
Why is he coming this way?
You little...
Darn you.
Hey, don't move.
Are you all right?
What? Yes.
Get him up.
Hey! That hurts.
You jerk. This is considered human rights abuse.
I'll sue you all. You got that?
"Human rights abuse," you say? You little...
Hey, hurry up and take him.
Hey, are you really all right?
You're not hurt?
No. It gave me a scare, but I'm not hurt.
Thank you. We caught him easily, thanks to you.
I mean, how did you think to trip him up in that situation?
You get scared easily.
No, I'm not a coward.
When we first met,
I got scared because everyone in the neighborhood...
kept telling me about the serial murder.
The truth is, I'm braver than most women.
Oh, is that so?
Then you should've become a cop.
Use your bravery...
to maintain public order and security...
so the Republic of Korea could become a country with no crime.
Well, that's not a bad idea.
What?
You're making fun of me, right?
No, why would I make fun of you?
I should award you for what you did.
The Brave Citizen Award.
I don't need such an award.
I need the police's help now.
Could you put in a good word...
One moment, please.
Yes, Jae Jun.
It's been taken care of?
So I can just leave, right?
All right.
I'm surprised Yoon A took care of it. It's so unlike her.
Why do you need the police's help?
Forget it.
I was going to ask you a favor but have decided not to.
Come on. What is it?
You helped me, so I'll help you too.
Forget it.
I'm not good at asking for help or favors.
Don't think that you're asking for help or favors.
Confidently tell me what you need, as if you're ordering me to do it.
I'm used to people ordering me around and talking down to me.
I'm used to negotiating and compromising.
I'm busy, so I have to go.
I have to get back to work.
Well, I don't know what it's about,
but feel free to contact me if you ever need my help.
That will never happen.
Never say never.
You said you'd never see me again,
but we met again...
at the police station, not even in our neighborhood.
Well, that's...
Forget it. Just know that you caught that criminal thanks to me.
Was she trying to tease me or what?
Why bring it up and stop in the middle of talking?
I want to help her.
Now that the storyboard is ready,
we just need to put a team together.
Oh, that reminds me.
The intern on the production support team quit.
You heard too, right?
You wanted that intern on your team.
Right, I heard that intern quit to go study abroad.
That intern got things done fast and knew a lot about films.
That's why I liked that intern.
I'm looking for a new assistant, so give me some time.
I'll send that person to your team to lessen your workload.
Will Ms. Shin conduct the interviews?
She'll take care of it.
She has a sharp eye for talent.
Oh, do you want to interview the candidates with her?
You'll be working most closely with this new assistant.
No, that's okay.
I don't have much experience with stuff like that,
so I'll leave it to Ms. Shin.
All right, then.
I'm sure she'll hire someone good.
Then are there any specific qualities you're looking for...
or want to avoid?
I don't care as long as the person loves films...
and is passionate about filmmaking.
Well, we'd have to see each other every day,
so please find someone who is sensible...
and has good communication skills.
This is me.
"Good communication skills,"
"sociable,"
"good interpersonal skills."
My gosh. I totally fit the bill.
What are you talking about?
Jung Ae, look at this.
Cheong Film is looking for an admin assistant.
I should apply.
What? Cheong Film? You mean, where Sun Woo works?
Why would you work there?
What do you mean, why? They're looking for someone like me.
Someone who loves movies and has a passion for learning.
I should turn my hobby into a career.
Your hobby? What exactly are you talking about?
I want to work at a place where I can see my stars.
You know how much I love actors like Lee Jun Ho and Kim Soo Hyun.
If I work at Cheong Film,
I'll be able to meet them sometime in the future.
There's no age limit, and I can apply without prior experience.
Even so, Cheong Film won't hire just about anybody.
Besides,
Sun Woo would be too embarrassed to go to work.
Do you want that, just so you can see some actors?
Hey, I don't appreciate the way you put it.
Why would Sun Woo be embarrassed of me?
Also, what? "Just about anybody?"
I'm not "just about anybody."
I am Sim Jung Sook. The lovely Sim Jung Sook.
Lovely, my foot.
By "lovely,"
do you mean someone immature and dense...
who doesn't know her place and lets things slip out all the time?
Do you call that "lovely?"
Why are you so mean to me?
I visit you every day to listen to you vent...
and play with you.
You're difficult to be around, so I'm always bending over backwards.
You're bending over backwards for me?
Do you even know what that means?
Goodness. Besides, you come here because you want to.
You aren't doing this for me.
Fine, I won't visit you again.
They say, "The old cow thinks that she never was a calf."
You're so arrogant now that you're married to a wealthy man.
My gosh.
That brat. Why does she always have to bring up...
the fact that my husband is wealthy?
Mom and Dad told us to always get along.
She's disobeying their last words.
You're a terrible daughter!
Do you think I'll listen to you?
Hello?
Sun Woo, it's me.
Hi, Auntie Jung Sook.
What's up?
Hey, I saw that Cheong Film was looking for an admin assistant.
I want to apply.
What? You?
Yes. That said,
can you help me get hired?
I promise you that I'll work hard.
Let me ride on your coattails and make countless female fans jealous.
What? "Countless female fans?"
What are you talking about, all of a sudden?
It could sound sudden to you,
but it's been my wish for a long time.
You know, you see it in dramas too.
Working closely with a celebrity...
and falling in love with him.
Well, I'm not young.
But many men prefer to date older women these days.
Auntie Jung Sook.
Don't just say what comes to your mind.
Can you explain better so I can understand?
Well, you don't need to understand.
Just get me hired.
I'm counting on you. Then I'll go work on my resume.
I love you, my dear nephew.
Auntie Jung Sook!
What was she saying?
Cheong Film is looking for an admin assistant?
Yes. They didn't choose you,
so I looked them up to see how great a company they were,
and I found this hiring ad.
"Looking for an assistant who will join our project team..."
"for a new movie that is soon to be produced."
"Provide administrative support for the overall production process,"
"manage sets and schedules,"
- "and assist the director?" - Hey.
Then you can visit the sets often,
and you'll see famous actors every day.
Then I can naturally learn how things are done on set...
while picking up seasoned actors' acting know-hows...
and observing what they do in front of the camera.
You'll also learn about the overall filmmaking process.
I'll meet a wide variety of people and build connections.
This experience will help me find my weaknesses and limits...
in a more objective manner.
The best part is that you get to work closely with the director.
Whether it's for a movie or a TV drama,
the director has the most important role and does many things.
He must have a broad outlook on things.
- Yes, you're right. - Yes.
(Cheong Film, Byeolji-ro 8, Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
I think I can learn a lot from this job.
Shall I apply?
But I participated in their audition.
They must all know me.
Especially that woman.
No, I can't afford to worry about such things now.
I should do it if I think this will help me...
take a step forward and launch my career as an actress.
Grandpa.
Are you going to meet Ms. Chu again?
What?
Oh, I was going to take her out for a meal,
but have decided not to. She's not my type.
Who is Ms. Chu?
Father, again?
Oh, well...
Ms. Chu is...
one of the regulars at the cafe.
- They go to the same senior center. - The senior center?
Father, you never go to the senior center.
You said everyone there always played chess and Go...
and that it was boring.
That's not true.
Father plays Go from time to time too. With Mr. Im.
Right, Father?
That's right. A true gentleman...
should have a cool hobby like that.
With some restrained charisma,
you could easily outshine Jung Woo Sung...
in the movie about Go.
Right? "Restrained charisma."
I can outshine Jung Woo Sung.
Ga Ram is the smartest one in this family.
You're brainwashing Ga Ram now?
Father.
If you want to flatter yourself, do it when you're alone.
Be honest with me.
Father has met someone new, hasn't he?
Whether he's met someone new or not, why is that important?
He said he wouldn't take her out for a meal.
Whether he's met someone new is more important...
than whether or not they're going out for a meal together.
You can't have a result without a cause.
It wouldn't be a bad idea...
to prevent such a result when you can't find a cause.
Thankfully, his success rate...
seems to be dropping these days.
His success rate?
What do you mean?
I feel like...
Cupid's arrow keeps missing the target these days.
Well, shall I say the accuracy rate has decreased?
Ms. Chu.
Was it really your way of rejecting me?
You won't even call me once?
Gosh. I never thought I'd face such humiliation in my life.
What? Your aunt called you too?
Yes. She told me to get her hired even if I had to pull some strings.
She's out of her mind.
I told her not to apply. I can't believe she called you.
I must say, Auntie Jung Sook is bad at gauging situations.
Why did she reach out...
to my heartless brother, of all people?
Stop subtly insulting me. Just eat your food, will you?
That's why she called me...
and asked me to put in a good word for her with Sun Woo.
I was busy when she called me, so I just said I'd do so.
But why not? I mean, you shouldn't have to pull strings,
but it'd be nice to work with your aunt.
It'll be fun.
If you think it'd be that nice and fun,
why don't you hire her, Father?
My goodness. There's nothing she can do at my company.
We make food products.
I bet she can't even cook ramyeon.
Then what can she do at a film production company?
I bet she can't even create a document.
There are various jobs at a film production company.
She can help out on set.
KS Foodville...
has a wide variety of positions. There's the factory too.
Goodness. No, believe me.
Your aunt wants to work for a film production company.
Father, you're the one who said "Okay" to her.
Besides, you and Auntie Jung Sook are close.
What is this?
Is Auntie Jung Sook being tossed around...
back and forth?
Goodness. I know she's my sister,
but this really is sad.
Here are the resumes and cover letters...
of the applicants for the admin assistant position.
(Cheong Film, Planning Producer Shin Ha Young)
Would an in-person interview be necessary?
Can I hire someone based on their resume?
(Yoo Eun Sung)
Yoo Eun Sung?
Oh, she has the same name as the woman who didn't get the Bo Ra role.
Are they the same person?
Or do they just have the same name?
They have the same name.
She's not the woman who auditioned for the role.
Oh, really?
What is this woman thinking?
Hello?
Ms. Yoo Eun Sung, right? I'm calling from Cheong Film.
Pardon me?
Ms. Shin would like to see me?
(Director Kang Sun Woo)
Yes.
Director Director Kang.
Are you heading out?
They got the full-frame camera I'd checked out the other day...
with a friend of mine,
so I want to go back there and see.
Anyway, what's up?
I wanted to conduct a quick interview...
with the person who'd join your team.
I thought we could interview them together if you had some time.
I'll leave it up to you.
I know the team will work with me on my movie,
but you're the one in charge.
All right, then. I'll interview them and let you know.
Okay. I hear you have a sharp eye for talent.
I'm counting on you.
All right.
Why does she want to see me?
I don't think it's for an official interview.
But isn't it a good thing that she called me here?
If I work here,
I'll meet a wide variety of people...
and the director as well,
who will motivate and inspire me...
What?
Hold on. What brings you here again?
We have reasons to believe you've fallen victim to a crime,
so I'm calling to check.
- She's here. - Are you surprised...
to find out that I was the one who called you here?
We shouldn't tell your mom about Cheong Film.
What?
Hey, do you know Kang Sun Woo?
Hey, how do you know him?
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