Innocent Steps (2005) - full transcript
Former acclaimed dancer Na Young-sae (Park Keon-Hyeong) attempts to make a comeback after his opponent, Hyun-soo (Yoon Chan), purposely injures him at a dance competition. At the suggestion of dance studio manager Ma Sang-doo (Park Won-sang), Young-sae then brings to Korea Jang Chae-rin (Moon Geun-Young), an ethnic Korean from China whom he presumes is a renowned, talented dancer. To his surprise, Young-sae learns Chae-rin knows nothing about dancing and her soon-to-be married older sister, Chae-min, is the talented dancer. With only three months until the national dance championship, Young-sae trains Chae-rin, vowing to turn turn her a world-class dancer.
Presented by Show East
Contestants No. 14 , LIM Byung-hoon
and KIM, Su-jin
No. 33,PARK, Ji-hoon and CHO, In-ah
No. 41 LEE Ki-chul and KIM, Mi-jin.
- It's not the partner
but the partnership that counts.
No. 83, OH, Kyung-yong andLIM, Ji-young
No. 34, JUNG, Hyun-soo andKIM, Se-young
Contestants No. 75 NA Young-sae
and JUNG, Eun-shil.
And our last competitors for today.
No. 65 LEE Won-gook
and KIM Hae-jin.
The dance of love like a hot summer.
The Samba.
Enjoy the great talents of our dancers.
Let's dance the Samba!
Innocent Steps
Didn't think you'd be in.
It's been awhile.
Man, you can't just give up.
A dancer should dance. The hell you doing?
What brings you here?
How's your leg?
You're the best dancer in Korea.
Let's start up again.
You can dance again, right?
Young-sae.
There's a good dancer
coming from China tomorrow.
She's won several
Chosun Communalist contests.
She'll make a good partner for you.
Not interested.
Look.
Hyun-soo's living it up.
Don't you have any pride?
Aren't you ashamed of living like this?
I said no! Drop it.
Is it because of Se-young? Is that it?
Be a man about it...
Hey!
It may be trivial to you,
but I'll never forget it. Got that?
I know man.
That's why I'm telling you to team up
with this new girl from China.
What do they know?
If we just pay them on time
they'll gladly stay with us.
Frankly, what would they know
about how things are here?
At least they'll be naive enough
not to run off on you.
Anyway, go pick her up tomorrow.
Her picture's in the envelope.
Eat some real food...
Why can't he just do as he's told for once?
Idiot. Shit.
This may sound crazy,
But you'll have to fake marrying her.
We can't have her
here any other way.
Hello?
You're still sleeping?
She's coming from China today.
She's arriving at 2 o'clock so hurry up.
Okay.
Look Young-sae,let's make this work, ok?
I got it. Stop nagging.
Make sure you get her picture taken
and file her entry right away.Got it?
Okay. Hang up now!
Idiot
I'm late.
They're the same.
- Not permitted.- I'm here all the time.
This exceeds the limit.
Inspect her bags please.
Okay.
Welcome! Jang, Chae-min
JANG, Chae-min, I guess not...
Shit, why'd she smile at me!
Miss, we can't admit
insects like these.
Mista sir! They're not any harm.
So please give 'em back, sir.
Miss, we need to get rid of them
under quarantine laws.
I can't let you take them in.
It's not an object but live bugs.
And it's not harmful at all.
You can't beg your way out of this.
Step aside and wait please.
Mista sir!
It's non-smoking here. Please go out.
I know!
You sure she's coming today?
There's no sign of JANG Chae-minor whatever her name is.
Know how many hours I've been waiting?
Sir? Are you looking forJANG, Chae-min?
Hold on.
Are you JANG, Chae-min?
Yes, that's me.
I found her. I'll call you back later.
Do you know how long I've waited?
I'm sorry.
But, are you really JANG, Chae-min?
Yes, of course.
You wore socks with those shoes?
How ling have you been dancing?
Not that long.
I hear you're quite a dancer
ah... yes...
What's your major?
Modern or Latin?
- That is...
- I started frim the modern...
But I'm trying to change to Latin.
The house is rather messy today
Let's see if there's anything to eat.
Nope.
Are you not cold?
No, I'm fine.
This would only be like fall weather
back in Yunbyun.
And over here we have the bathroom.
And this is your hanger and bookshelves...
Is this you in the picture, sir?
Listen when I'm telling you something.
Yes, I'm sorry
Follow me.
The bed is in here.
What about you sir?
I can sleep on the sofa.
You can take the bed.
Dear Chae-Min
- I'm...
- Lights out.
Dear Chae-min
... I'll definitely succeed and come back.
If i go back,
Let's live happily
Just as we used to with mom and sister.
I see the street lights that reminds me
the glow of a firefly in the hometown.
I miss it
Good morning.
What are you doing?
oh ehm... I'm cleaning
Who told you to touch my things?
Miss Choi Eun-hae?
Yes?
This is your first
marriage fraud investigation?
Yes, glad to be working with you sir.
Do you know what is
typical about such people?
What?
You see the man over there
sitting with the young girl?
Yes, I see him sir.
He looks like a slick one, doesn't he?
That's a sure marriage fraud case.
Take a good look at them.
All completed.
Thank you.
Mr. NA Young-sae!
Yes?
The citizenship will be issued
two years later.
So?
Of course that will be after it's revealed
that this is a fake marriage.
We'll see how long you two kids last.
Excuse me, sir?
Do you think everything will be ok?
They all act big lige that.
But they're lazy people.
They won't make any inspections.
Don't worry.
Okay, shall we get it on?
What?
Why are you so surprised?
I mean dancing.
What kind of music do you like?
Why don't we start
by getting you some shoes.
Hello?
Where are you now?
I'm just coming out
from marriage registrations.
Jang Chae-min, she...
What?
Why did you do it?
I'm sorry.
I said why did you do it?
My sister has a fiance.
Her fiance said that
South Korea is a scary place
He'd break off the marriage
if she came here...
Sir
I was in a dancing team
when i was a child.
If you teach me sir,
I can learn to dance well too.
Please teach me sir.
yes?
What sort of shit is this?
Sir, I'm sorry.
Who do you think you are!
huh?
- I'm sorry sir.
- What the... Let go!
- What did you do wrong?
- sir.
- Can't you let go?
- I'm sorry sir
Hey! Stop!
Just get her out of here
Let go, shit!
Take the hell what out?
You know how much I spent
getting that thing here?
You just stay quiet!
I get it! Just take her out of here man.
Drag her out.
Yes.
I'm sorry, sir.
sir!
Anyway...
Sorry to put you in this situation.
Pack up the bitch's things
and give them to me later.
Shit. What am I gonna do?
Hello?
Hello.
It's me Chae-ryn.
Who?
Jang Chae-ryn..
Oh. What do you want?
I found a job sir.
You called to tell me that?
What kind of job?
It's called JuJu in
Garibong-dong.
You won't believe it!
I will learn to dance everyday plus
2 million won with a room and bed.
What?
It's really great.
That's good for you...
Sir, I'm really fine.
I'm not a kid
The manager and his wife here
seem really nice.
Sir, I'll learn to dance well.
When I do, I'll come and see you sir.
Oh! I forgot something
that I left under your pillow.
I will pick it up soon
so please keep it for me.
I have to get going.
I start working tonight.
Goodbye!
Dear Chae-min.
I will come back after I succeed here.
And when I do...
Man, you're so stupid.
Where in Garibing-dong did she say she was.
Sir! It has just opened recently.
If you write just one...
I'm so sorry sir!
Please let me go.
You signed up yourself, you bitch!
Oh my god, it drives me crazy.
There is no sating about
the entertaining guest.
Sir, please let me go.
Sir!
Are you playing dumb?
I see that you want
to know who I really am.
You should have told me so.
I don't want to, but...
- Sir, Sir!
- Ah!
No, you can't go in.
Let me go.
Sir.
What is this?
You idiot.
Get up.
Acting all crazy.
Who are you?
Me?
Her husband.
Bullshit!
You son of a bitch!
Who said that you can go?
I'm the OneTouch national athlete.
You're bullshitting.
Oh Bro! What happened to you?
You said that you're the OneTouch.
Hey! What did you say
your real name was?
I am Chae-ryn
Jang Chae-ryn
How old are you?
I'm 22
If you are lying I'm
leaving you right here!
I'm....
nine...teen...
You've got big guts for a young girl.
I was born in March
so I'll be 20 after this winter.
Really!
You just don't stop do you?
You fool. Why did you go there?
That person who dragged me away.
said that they would teach me
to dance and pay me.
They don't really dance there.
It's just a show to sell themselves.
And what's with the make-up?
You look like a clown.
At your age, now wearing any make-up
looks the best
Sir...
What now?
Thank you.
Whatever.
And the "thank you" and
"I'm sorry sir"
You better lose that accent.
Okay sir.
There it goes again.
Sir.
Just hold on.
You think this is funny?
Sir, you look like a doctor like that.
Stop sucking up kid.
And I told you to lose the accent!
I am serious.
You really look like a doctor.
I won't charge you for that one.
What is this?
They are my pets.
It's your hobby to raise bugs?
They are fireflies.
Fireflies?
Yes. Back home, in early summer
the sky is filled with fireflies.
I heard there weren't any
fireflies in Seoul
When the larvae become a firefly,
I will be able to go back.
Sir?
Can't you teach me to dance?
If I go back now,
what will my sister and family do?
How should I know?
Go back home
or find another job elsewhere.
Go to bed.
Whos is banging on the door so early.
Don't you see the doorbell?
Hello. Excuse us.
Who are you?
Don't you remember?
I'm KIM Chi-sung from the 3rd
inspection team at immigrations.
December 20th, 2004. 10:20 a.m.
Out to inspect Mr. Na's residence.
Huh?
But, what brings you here?
It's a special inspection period
for marriage frauds.
Oh, I see.
So... Where is your wife?
My wife?
- yes.
- wife, wife.
Chae-min! Chae-min
Jang Chae-min
Did she go to the store?
The house is quiet.
Mr. Na
Yes?
How did you meet your wife?
What?
I know that you don't
hold a steady job.
Of course your income will also not
be stable for the same reason.
My income isn't stable but...
I'm a professional
Dance Sports Comptetitor.
Forgive me, I have offended you.
It's just strange that you
don't wear a wedding ring.
And there aren't any wedding photos.
Not even make-up around
where a woman lives.
Nothing that belongs to a woman here.
And your wife's suitcase is still packed.
Miss Choi
Yes sir!
Take a good look.
The proof of a fake married couple
living together or not
can be found in trivial things.
For example..
one pillow on the bed.
And if we go to the bathroom...
There will only be one toothbru...
Young-sae?
Is someone here?
Honey...
The people from Immigration are here.
Hello.
Will you excuse us?
The woman is brushing her teeth.
He was just wondering what
toothbrush you're using.
I use the yellow one to brush.
Continue with your brushing.
Excuse us.
Next, ehm.. next time.
Some other time.
We'll see you later.
Goodbye!
What if they come back?
It's just a formality.
Don't worry.
It seems like
The swindler specialized in
disguised marriage.
He already knew about our date of house-visit.
Very cautious.
Choi Eun-hae, are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready.
Good.
Let's show the real side
of a public servant.
Damn, I look fine today!
Hey! Watch it!
Let's practice here.
Stop gawking in the mirror.
Young-sae?
Hey, long time no see kid.
- How long has it been?
- What are you doing here?
- I practice here now.
- yeah?
Say hi and meet Na Young-sae.
He's the one that bombed
out of the nationals.
Oh, him?
Hello my name is Oh Mi-soo
Hey! I went to 10 different dance
schools to scout her out.
Isn't she fine?
I'm gonna rule in the cha-cha
with her at this year's nationals.
Isn't that right?
Well, good luck!
Hey, bro! You have to help me okay?
Okay.
He has one fine body.
damn, you stupid idiot.
You think I run a charity or something?
Where is the girl?
Bring her back here now.
Someone cam by from Immigration.
Said it's a special inspection period
for false marriages.
Fuck. This crazy shit.
Hey
You told me to start over.
But I didn't know
we'd get a total newbie.
Se-young didn't know
a single step at first either.
Do you know how close
the competitions are?
Only 3 months stupid.
What can you do in 3 months.
Are you falling for her?
Coach James Ma...
This is the last chance
for both of us.
Just leave this one to me.
Look kid.
If you act up again you
know you're gonna get it.
This is your last chance!
Act like a real couple, got that?
Or I'll ship you back to Yunbyun!
Jang Chae-ryn, you can do it.
What should I do?
Jang Chae-ryn? Where is she?
I don't have my keys. Jang Chae-ryn
What took so long?
Well I...
Were you in the shower?
Man, I almost burst.
My throat is so dry.
Jang Chae-ryn
Yes?
What are you doing?
Aren't you going to bed?
What's wrong?
Are you sick?
Want me to give you a rub?
Sir! I can't do it!
Can't do what?
We haven't even started.
What do you mean you can't?
I can't I'm too scared.
What are you talking about?
Do I really have to sleep with you sir?
Can't we be a couple
without sleeping together?
We should do what real couples
do to look like one but...
Sir!! Sir! stop it! Let me go!
Shut up and go to sleep!
Huh?
Sir?
You mean we don't have
to sleep together?
Hell no! I'm sleeping by myself!
I've got enough to worry about.
There's a hundred things
we gotta do tomorrow.
And you! Lose that accent!
Got it?
If you don't I'll send
you back to Sang-doo.
Yes.
Is that Yunbyun fashion?
Sir!
Straighten your shoulders.
Put your balance on your back.
Hold your stomach in.
Feet at shoulder width.
Your body should always
be straight upright.
This is the upright pose, got that?
Upright pose?
Upright pose...
Hold me.
Pardon?
What is it?
What are you doing?
Forget everything you've known about
dancing up until now. Got that?
Yes.
Sir.
My upper right body and your upper left
should be parallel
Shoulders down.
Hold your fingers
lightly between the thumb
and the index finger.
This is the basic hold position.
Now like this, the woman has to
step back with her right foot, ok?
Four, one
two, three
four, one
Left foot forward.
two
Now try looking in the mirror
Right foot back.
Four, one
two, three
four, one
left foot forward.
two, three
four, one
Brush up your ankles.
two, three, four, one...
Jang Chae-ryn
What are you doing?
Is something wrong?
It's nothing?
Will you focus here?
Keep your position!
Upper body up!
Lower body down
Shoulders down.
Do it naturally
Then..
the woman steps back
with her right foot, ok?
You fool.
If you go back once, you take a step up.
Don't keep going backwards!
Again.
Is your head just for decoration?
Step back with your right foot first.
You think this is funny?
We'll learn how to step from
the closed basic to the pivot.
Right foot.
Right foot.
Right step back is called
the black check.
And the left foot forward is...
Keep position.
Left foot, right foot
Now hold me.
Turn
Left foot, right foot.
Sir...
Keep practicing on your own.
Man, this is so frustrating.
Is it really that hard?
You come in, then out, then in...
I think it would be faster if I learned it sir.
Step out, step in.
Sleep with your shoes off kid.
Sir they're all so pretty!
Wow.
What's the big fuss
over just a fish tank?
They'll all die in a week you know.
Haven't you ever bought a chick before
Take that one. We'll buy it.
You like it that much
Yes, my fireflies got a home now.
There's the acent again.
But sir?
What do I call you know?
Call me what?
We're a married couple.
I can't call my husband sir, can I?
Yeah, that's weird.
So what should I call you?
What do they say in China?
Comrade.
Comrade?
What are we? Spies?
Well, they also say traveler.
I wanna leave now.
Honey!
Honey, wait for me!
Honey!
Honey
Honey? Where did you learn that?
Honey, let's go.
You intuition is pretty sharp sir.
Don't they look like a real couple?
Just focus on shopping.
Sweetie!
Choi Eun-hae
That's what we call a bright
beginning and a dull finish.
Watch carefully.
She's trying to hold his arm
despite his refusal.
Na Young-sae has been worn out.
Wait and see.
In a month, everthing will
be cleared out.
I will remove their deceptive disguise.
Why don't you just
go live inside there?
Soon, they will
turn into cocoons.
Then if it get's warmer,
they'll show off their
green lights and fly off.
They'll keep their lights
shining all night
and wait for
their true love to come.
one, two three days...
They'll wait for their one true love.
A love they would trade
their lives for...
What if noone comes?
The green light starts to fade.
If the light completely fades, they die.
I will also...
find my true love and
wait for it like a firefly.
Why don't they just go look for it?
Then they wouldn't be fireflies.
If you are a firefly, you have
to believe in fate and wait.
Sir, do you believe in fate?
Let's practice
Left foot, right. Left foot, right.
You're pulling back again.
Whoa, that's looking good!
Don't they look good together?
Merry Christmas.
What brings you here?
I came here to learn from you.
But who is this lovely being.
Hello.
Come on in.
Let's go in.
Must I also work in a day like this?
Choi Eun-hae
this fake couple will spend
the time on their own on a day like this.
It's the best day to catch them redhanded.
I can see that.
But for how long should we wait?
No matter how hard we tried
we do not have a single evidence.
Open the bag that's behind you.
Ah! So beautiful!
Thank you.
- Bro, I trust you.
- Me too.
Let's dance like a couple who's parted.
It's one of the five Latins....
and you're learning it now.
Don't get too excited.
It's just the beginning.
- Well done. Well done.
- Yes you did excellent.
Right!
That's how she dances.
No fuss.
Oh! It's Christmas eve.
- Let's have a party.
- Party?
- Party, party?
It's Christmas eve.
Why don't you shout?
Give it up y'all!
Now, live from Yunbyun...
popsinger Jang Chae-ryn, Jang Chae-ryn
Jang Chae-ryn, Jang Chae-ryn.
Hey
Did you dress her up in that?
Yes, isn't she beautiful?
I told you not to touch my things.
What's wrong with him?
His old partner used to wear that.
So what? Didn't she
dump him for someone else?
It's not like that, stupid.
Young-sae used to be the best
dance trainer in Korea.
He combined the grand Allegro
from ballet into Samba.
When he trained Se-young
and went to the competitions,
they caused a big stir.
They showed something that
no one ever attempted before.
But his rival Jung Hyun-soo
had his eye on Se-young.
Se-young fell for Hyun-soo's
future as the son
of the dance association president.
And at the national competitions,
The fool that he is...
Young-sae honestly hoped for...
Se-young to be successful.
But when she lost value as a partner,
Hyun-soo dropped her.
Se-young couldn't show her true
dancing skills without Young-sae
She left a note where she apologized
and dissapeared
I'm sorry sir.
I had no idea.
Turn the music off.
I said, turn it off!
Jo-won.
You think this is some cheap cabaret?
Your body's limp!
You call that dancing?
There's not much time left
before the competitions.
Listen to me when
I'm talking to you.
If you keep this up,
I'll make sure none of you
will go to the competition
Well, who do we have here?
Mr. Ma, it's been a while.
Chul-yong.
What? Ah.
You..
Why do you dance?
To settle debts?
You're dancing
to pay that off?
What's the music for?
When it's on you should
move to the rhythm.
And...
Do you think you're dancing alone?
You have no emotions!
Drop it if you're
gonna be like this.
Sir.
I haven't danced with
such emotions before.
I just danced trusting your lead.
I breathed where you
told me to breathe.
And stopped where
you told me to stop.
I know I'm not good enough.
So I practiced hard everyday
to be as good as you.
The rhytm that you talk about,
I don't know what it is.
Can't you just teach me, sir?
You can do everything well.
So can't you just teach me?
Do you...
love me?
You love me?
People who aren't in love
don't trust each other with their hearts.
There is no trust so they don't entrust
each other with their bodies too.
Do you really want to dance?
I don't care if it's a lie
When you're dancing..
love me.
I will love you too.
The rest...
... is up here
And...
Feel the rhythm inside me.
Oppa
[respected older male]
Oppa, do you love me too?
Sir.
I have a request.
What is it?
Could you also teach
me the new technique?
Haven't seen you in a while.
I've been busy.
I see.
Hurry up will you?
Are you going on a picnic?
Who is that girl?
My wife.
Your wife?
You totally robbed the cradle man.
She's cute.
I've seen that woman
before somewhere.
Now, here comes the bride.
Ta-da!
Wow? Who are you?
Is it really you?
It's okay. sit closer!
- Good.
- Okay, man
Hold hands.
That's good!
So pretty.
Bro! You're such a lucky punk!
Yeah, I guess.
Did you just call me punk?
Can the bride look this way please?
Ready? One, two, three.
Are you not gonna practice?
Idiot.
You just called me something, right?
No, I said you're really handsome.
Oh, really.
But sir?
How did we meet?
What?
How did we meet at first?
Well, what should we say?
Chae-min was in Korea for two years.
She came as a tour guide
Really?
Listen!
We're going to the bus now.
Please pay attention
and follow me.
Yes.
Are you Jang Chae-min
from Yunbyun?
Yes, that's me.
Hop on. I'm the one
who came for you.
I am...
Na Young-sae
You mean I was a
tour bus driver 2 years ago?
Just say that it was a part time job.
Well okay, then what?
After that?
The two guide the tours together.
What you see here is Suwon fortress.
This fortress...
Looks great.
You're all looking at
You wanna play some ball?
No, sirs! Please stop!
I'll be damned
Don't worry miss.
Mister!
This is the korean folk village.
Many ancestors...
No, sirs! Stop it please!
After that they call each other
and email back and forth.
Yes, hundreds of letters.
My beloved Chae-min,
I just heard your voice over the phone.
But I miss you already.
My dear love, Young-sae
Rain can't quench my thirst for you.
I almost cried in happiness.
I hear the crickets crying outside.
My heart guided by the moonlight...
Longs to be with you...
I wish with all my heart to see you
and be close to you.
I am truly grateful
for having met you.
I love you.
I love you.
Damn it's blotted.
Bark! Bark!
Sir, where are we going now?
You wanted to learn
the Grand Allegro right?
Yes.
We're going to see it.
Really? Wow.
We'll see if you'll still be
smiling when we get there.
Don't worry sir, I'll be fine!
Alright little missy.
You want to mix that with Samba?
Dancing should be freeing.
If you're stuck on something,
you shouldn't dance.
You have to build up your strength.
What's this?
Again.
Again.
One.
Jump.
That's right.
Good.
Good job.
It was good but
When you're actually doing it
you'll be wearing heels.
There will be no bounce.
The impact will be much stronger.
Jang Chae-ryn.
You know how much it
costs to rent this gym?
Of course it's free, but let's try harder.
Not bad.
Much better than
the other girl.
Of course.
Thanks to you, I have
one less worry.
Don't mention it.
Doesn't it hurt?
No.
Can I ask you something?
What?
Did you do this for your
former partner too?
My partner now is Jang Chae-ryn.
And will always be that way.
Sir?
Stop calling me sir!
- Then honey?
- What?
What will you do for my birthday?
What do you want?
I want to go to the observation
deck at the 63 building.
I heard you can dine up there.
And what else?
More?
Well, 20 roses, perfume...
and the other thing they say.
Who says?
That's all sales talk.
You don't turn 20 because you
get roses and spray on perfume
So you won't do it for me?
I'll give you a cake made
of rice and seaweed soup.
Big idiot.
Hey, what does that mean?
You said that last time too.
It means you're handsome.
Hey! Wipe your feet off!
Who cares!
Damn it.
Which of the following literary works
are about love for parents?
No. 1, Cinderella
No. 2, Pinocchio
No. 3, Snow White
No. 4, Kamasutra
No. 4, Kamasutra
No, it's not kamasutra!
Kamasutra is about... Uhm...
Well it's uhm...
It's about love for parents
Kamasutra is about...
So what is it?
It's not Kamasutra.
Next question.
What's up with these questions?
Who invented the Korean alphabet?
Aren't there any hints?
He was a great king.
He is often called
King ___ the great.
King Gwanggaeto the Great?
Wanna get deported back to China?
If you get below 60 points,
you have to take it again.
Don't worry. I'm studying hard.
This is what you call studying hard?
Sir. We should practice dancing.
Honey, hurry up.
It's done!
Young-sae.
Chae-ryn, you're just so cool.
Sir?
Wow.
You...
... are not going to the
competition in that are you?
It's so beautiful
Thank you, sir.
Hey, you're heavy.
National representative,
Lee Chul-yong and Oh Mi-soo
Here to sign up.
- Chul-yongl
- Yes.
Na Young-sae.
And partner Jang Chae-min.
Yes.
Jang Chae-min?
Hold on.
Jang Chae-min has
already been registered.
What?
As No. 45 for the same Latin Dance.
Who's her partner?
Jung Hyun-soo.
Jung Hyun-soo?
Isn't he the one who stole his old partner?
Sir, what's happening?
Why am I already registered?
Take her home.
- Bye
- Sir!
Mr. Kim. Ah, fuck this shit.
What happened?
Sit down.
Explain yourself!
You are the one who
told me to dance again!
Calm down and sit, man.
It's been a while.
Your temper hasn't changed at all.
Jung Hyun-soo you piece of shit.
Don't blame Mr. Ma.
Blame it on money.
Then you?
If you don't bend, you will break.
The last girl, Se-young
wasn't really useful.
How should I put it?
She was too addicted to you.
She could only dance what you had
taught her and nothing more.
What could I do
But get rid of her.
You bastard...
But the new girl
looks pretty good.
You listen bastard.
I won't let you beat me again.
You know what happens if they find out
she's illegally here on a fake marriage?
Departation.
I can have her deported back to China...
- You bastard!
- Young-sae stop it!
What is Jang Chae-ryn to you huh?
She was just paid to come here.
I can sell her for money too.
What the hell?
Is this what you meant by starting over?
How can you sell
me out like this?
I'm sorry.
But if it was you...
If it's someone you trained.
I though he would go for it right away.
Fuck off.
Fuck all of it!
Once was enough. I can't let it happen again. No!
I won't!
Mr. Ma, we will have to
make sure this is settled.
Hello?
Yes, sir.
She won't budge.
Yes.
Yes, I understand sir.
If something should
happen to Mr. Na.
You will be the one to blame.
You got that?
This is fun.
You bastard.
The fuck with the temper.
What the fuck.
What are you?
Your fake marriage.
What will the police do when they find out.
I'm not sure.
But you'll probably go to jail.
And...
... our teacher doesn't like to be bothered.
So let's just end it with this.
Understand?
Don't hold her back
with your bad leg.
Go to the hospital with that money.
Let's go.
You bastards!
Stop
Sir!
Sir!
Sir!
- Sir!
- Don't come near me.
Sir, what's wrong?
Sir!
What's going on?
Why are you like this, sir?
Sir. Sir...
It's me.
Take Jang Chae-ryn away.
What did you just say?
Don't lie to me, sir.
You told me you would dance with me.
You said that I was only your partner.
Are you a fool?
Why do you think I dance?
You told me to love
only you when I dance.
Why are you telling me to
dance with someone else now?
Stop being so naive.
Sir, I don't care what happens to me.
It's okay if I get deported back to China.
I don't care if I don't make any money.
Is it because of your leg?
I'll wait until your leg gets all better.
I'll wait here no matter what.
So, please don't tell me to go.
Don't you get it?
I'm tired of you.
I hate you.
I hate your laugh.
And I hate your whining like a kid.
So take everything
you have and go!
Sir, what are you doing?
Fireflies? Bullshit!
I don't believe in this shit.
Sir!
And that wedding picture.
Stop it sir!
What wedding! The fuck!
Sir! Why are you doing this!
You
Don't you get it?
I'm...
I'm a cripple now!
I don't need this anymore!
So get the hell out.
Get lost!
No, don't go in there.
Sir!
I'll go. I promise I'll go.
I'll go now.
So please don't rip this.
You have to wear it when you dance.
Wear it when you dance, please.
Just go.
Sir...
Even if I leave you like this,
you won't hate me, will you?
Please don't hate me sir.
Now everybody know you're not the couple,
why don't you move on?
Eun-hae,
Did you get the pictures developed?
Select the few definite ones.
Eun-hae?
Choi Eun-hae?
It's just that...
Look at those two.
Even if it was a fake marriage,
those two loved each other.
How should I know that?
It's by looking at how
they look at each other.
Look at me.
Why's the wind so cold?
Let's pack it up.
Pack-up.
What's wrong.
You don't like the dance floor?
Or maybe...
you want me to send you back to China?
Next, Samba.
Can I ask you something?
What does my little
Chae-run want to know?
Have you ever danced with
someone you loved?
Love each other at
least when you dance?
Only third rate dancers would say that.
Did he tell you that?
Korea's best dance trainer said that?
Look Chae-ryn, you must never forget.
We're professionals.
Professionals don't dance
with personal feelings like that.
You must erase Na Young-sae
from your head.
That would be better for you.
Happy birthday Jang Chae-ryn.
Why the long face on a day like this?
Here.
How's this?
It's your competition dress.
This was displayed at the Bon Marche
Department Store in France.
Do you like it?
And this is your birthday present!
If you wear this at the competition
it'll cause quite a visual sensation.
There are some women among the judges.
Women are always weak when
it comes to luxurious things.
This is Na Young-sae.
If you leave your message,
I'll get back to you.
Sir
it's Chae-ryn.
How have you been?
I went to the
63 building today.
Do you know what day it is?
I though a lot about you today.
I wanted to eat the rice cake
and seaweed soup you made.
You know what sir?
At first, I couldn't dance at all.
I kept thinking only of your face.
If I remember the rhythm inside me,
that's like dancing with you, right?
I wish
you could see me dance.
Sir.
Sir!
Young-sae.
I'll keep calling the
name of the dancers.
#15 Kim Na-man, Shin Jin-yi
#86 Lee Chul-yong, Oh Mi-soo.
#85 Kim Wan-sik, Lee Hae-Jung.
#87 Jung Hae-young, Kim Young-min.
Please give them a round of applause.
World's Dance Chachacha
Yes. It was a very hot ChaChaCha.
Please give them a round of applause again.
Why aren't you ready yet?
Jang Chae-ryn.
This is the last event.
We have 10 minutes,
hurry up and come out.
The last event to choose
the best dancers in Korea.
The fabulous and beautiful dance
in the professional Latin dance event.
Please enter the stage
when your numbers are called.
First, #48
Kim Kang-san and Hyun Ah-ri.
#87
Jung, Hae-myung and Kim Young-min.
#85
Kim Wan-shik and Lee Hae-jung.
So you can't escape
being third rate too.
#28
Lee Won-gook and Kim Hae-jin.
#45
Jung Hyun-soo and Jang Chae-min.
#74
Suh Bum-su and Jung Sun-hwa.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Will you give a big round of applause
for our ccompetitors.
Stop this now.
Korea dance competition.
Our contestants have all trained
long and hard for today.
Jang Chae-ryn. He won't show,
no matter what.
He's third rate.
Will you give a big hand for
our competitors to do their best?
Everyone, have you ever been in love?
The liscious memories of first love.
- Jang Chae!
- This song's for the hot lovers out there.
Get ready for the Rumba.
Wow, what an enthusiastic
and passionate stage.
Please give a big applause
for all our competitors.
And now. The dance of passion!
The dance of captivation!
The Samba!
What a great stage!
What a Show!
Please clap for your
best dancers in Korea.
We will soon be announcing the winners.
We will be announcing
the judges' decisions shortly
So please wait a little while.
What a passionate stage.
Smile.
We have never seen the crowd
cheer like this before.
#45
Jung Hyun-soo and Jang Chae-min
answering to the crowd's cheers.
it seems they've worked
hard for today.
Let's see what the judges think.
The judges are trying hard
to decide on our winners.
We are gonna win.
Our judges consist of long time leaders
in the Korean dance sports...
Please wait to see who
our final winners will be.
Are you crazy?
What are you doing?
Let's go in.
They're giving out the awards.
#48
Kim Kang-san and Hyun Ah-ri!
Korea's best dancers.
Our winners are...
#45 Jung Hyun-soo
and Jang Chae-min!
Congratulations!
It's been a while.
I'll be waiting here. Make it fast.
Did you come early?
I just got here.
Pardon me...
This should keep them
from being suspicious.
Let's go in.
Hello.
So... Shall we begin?
Yes.
Your name?
Na Young-sae.
Jang Chae-min.
How did you two first meet?
I came to Korea as a
tour guide 2 years ago.
That's when we first met.
We've exchanged
emails and letters after that.
All it took was once...
Where did you go
on your honeymoon?
We didn't go.
Why?
For me, all of Seoul is
like a honeymoon resort.
My every moment with
him is like a honeymoon.
Do you have a wedding picture.
Young-sae is very good at dancing.
When I watch him dancing,
I feel so warm inside.
She's clumsy and
sprains her ankle often.
Sometimes she snores,
and she speaks Chinese
and Korean in her sleep.
It's her hobby to raise fireflies.
When she fiddles with her fireflies,
she looks like a kid.
She's so cute.
He likes to give surprise gifts.
The best present was the feet marks.
Because I struggled at dancing,
he painted them on the
floor one by one all night.
Because we didn't have enough time,
I forced her to practive pretty hard.
Her feet would bleed and get swollen.
But she never even complained once.
When I'm tired,
he washes my feet for me.
He has really big hands.
I'm both thankful and sorry.
When he holds my
feet in his big hands,
I say to myself,
Thank you for sending
me such a wonderful man.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
She's a good woman.
One that I never want to lose.
I don't think I'll ever
be able to meet
someone as nice as him.
Did it go well?
Yeah.
That's good.
Congratulations Chae-ryn.
Shall we go now.
Go.
Chae-ryn!
You looked great out there.
I knew you could do it.
It's for the best Na Young-sae.
It's the story of your life, man.
Here it is.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
Drink it. It's good for pregnant woman.
Vitamin.
Can you do this as a public servant?
Ok, I understand.
Thank you.
Oh! Long time no see!
Hello.
Welcome.
- A certificate of residence...
- Yes.
When are you due?
Next month.
Congratulations.
It's a boy.
I'll teach dancing
the minute he is born.
He'll have a talent just like his mom.
Will you sign here please.
Are your husband well?
Yes.
How is his leg?
When did you take this picture?
You look so young.
Now you've become a Korean citizen.
Congratulations.
Oh, and also...
... this is for you.
Thank you
I did not get permission to take it, but...
I wanted to pass it to you.
Have a look at it with your husband.
Yes.
Now we should really
get started on dancing.
I have a great plan.
We'll wrap up the Korean stage
and head for England.
No.
I don't want to dance anymore.
What are you talking about?
Think about how we got here.
I'm going back to China.
So you're just like
Se-young in the end.
that's too bad.
If you had met me first,
it would've been so much better.
Then I wouldn't have learned to dance.
Teacher, someone's here for you.
How's your leg?
I'm really sorry.
I had no idea Hyun-soo
would do that to you.
Young-sae.
I heard your fake wife
is leaving Korea.
What are you talking about?
She doesn't want to
live in Korea anymore.
She didn't say it, but it looks like
she had a hard time dancing with him.
Everything's all cleared up,
you don't need to go to jail.
so she'll go back.
Go meet her once before
she goes back to China.
I gotta go.
Sir?
I told you not to call me sir!
Then... Honey?
Huh?
Sir.
It's okay.
Now that I have seen you...
... I can go.
Sir.
Sir?
Thank you for raising the fireflies.
Sir...
Why didn't you come for me?
I believed that you would
come for me, so i waited.
The firefly,
is stupid to just wait
for the one who loves him.
Just waiting for his destined love,
the one he would give his life for
If she would come to him.
I missed you.
My sir,
Hasn't changed one bit.
Sir.
look at me.
I'm all grown up now.
I want to,
dance with you.
Did you practice hard?
Straghten your back.
Hold.
Contestants No. 14 , LIM Byung-hoon
and KIM, Su-jin
No. 33,PARK, Ji-hoon and CHO, In-ah
No. 41 LEE Ki-chul and KIM, Mi-jin.
- It's not the partner
but the partnership that counts.
No. 83, OH, Kyung-yong andLIM, Ji-young
No. 34, JUNG, Hyun-soo andKIM, Se-young
Contestants No. 75 NA Young-sae
and JUNG, Eun-shil.
And our last competitors for today.
No. 65 LEE Won-gook
and KIM Hae-jin.
The dance of love like a hot summer.
The Samba.
Enjoy the great talents of our dancers.
Let's dance the Samba!
Innocent Steps
Didn't think you'd be in.
It's been awhile.
Man, you can't just give up.
A dancer should dance. The hell you doing?
What brings you here?
How's your leg?
You're the best dancer in Korea.
Let's start up again.
You can dance again, right?
Young-sae.
There's a good dancer
coming from China tomorrow.
She's won several
Chosun Communalist contests.
She'll make a good partner for you.
Not interested.
Look.
Hyun-soo's living it up.
Don't you have any pride?
Aren't you ashamed of living like this?
I said no! Drop it.
Is it because of Se-young? Is that it?
Be a man about it...
Hey!
It may be trivial to you,
but I'll never forget it. Got that?
I know man.
That's why I'm telling you to team up
with this new girl from China.
What do they know?
If we just pay them on time
they'll gladly stay with us.
Frankly, what would they know
about how things are here?
At least they'll be naive enough
not to run off on you.
Anyway, go pick her up tomorrow.
Her picture's in the envelope.
Eat some real food...
Why can't he just do as he's told for once?
Idiot. Shit.
This may sound crazy,
But you'll have to fake marrying her.
We can't have her
here any other way.
Hello?
You're still sleeping?
She's coming from China today.
She's arriving at 2 o'clock so hurry up.
Okay.
Look Young-sae,let's make this work, ok?
I got it. Stop nagging.
Make sure you get her picture taken
and file her entry right away.Got it?
Okay. Hang up now!
Idiot
I'm late.
They're the same.
- Not permitted.- I'm here all the time.
This exceeds the limit.
Inspect her bags please.
Okay.
Welcome! Jang, Chae-min
JANG, Chae-min, I guess not...
Shit, why'd she smile at me!
Miss, we can't admit
insects like these.
Mista sir! They're not any harm.
So please give 'em back, sir.
Miss, we need to get rid of them
under quarantine laws.
I can't let you take them in.
It's not an object but live bugs.
And it's not harmful at all.
You can't beg your way out of this.
Step aside and wait please.
Mista sir!
It's non-smoking here. Please go out.
I know!
You sure she's coming today?
There's no sign of JANG Chae-minor whatever her name is.
Know how many hours I've been waiting?
Sir? Are you looking forJANG, Chae-min?
Hold on.
Are you JANG, Chae-min?
Yes, that's me.
I found her. I'll call you back later.
Do you know how long I've waited?
I'm sorry.
But, are you really JANG, Chae-min?
Yes, of course.
You wore socks with those shoes?
How ling have you been dancing?
Not that long.
I hear you're quite a dancer
ah... yes...
What's your major?
Modern or Latin?
- That is...
- I started frim the modern...
But I'm trying to change to Latin.
The house is rather messy today
Let's see if there's anything to eat.
Nope.
Are you not cold?
No, I'm fine.
This would only be like fall weather
back in Yunbyun.
And over here we have the bathroom.
And this is your hanger and bookshelves...
Is this you in the picture, sir?
Listen when I'm telling you something.
Yes, I'm sorry
Follow me.
The bed is in here.
What about you sir?
I can sleep on the sofa.
You can take the bed.
Dear Chae-Min
- I'm...
- Lights out.
Dear Chae-min
... I'll definitely succeed and come back.
If i go back,
Let's live happily
Just as we used to with mom and sister.
I see the street lights that reminds me
the glow of a firefly in the hometown.
I miss it
Good morning.
What are you doing?
oh ehm... I'm cleaning
Who told you to touch my things?
Miss Choi Eun-hae?
Yes?
This is your first
marriage fraud investigation?
Yes, glad to be working with you sir.
Do you know what is
typical about such people?
What?
You see the man over there
sitting with the young girl?
Yes, I see him sir.
He looks like a slick one, doesn't he?
That's a sure marriage fraud case.
Take a good look at them.
All completed.
Thank you.
Mr. NA Young-sae!
Yes?
The citizenship will be issued
two years later.
So?
Of course that will be after it's revealed
that this is a fake marriage.
We'll see how long you two kids last.
Excuse me, sir?
Do you think everything will be ok?
They all act big lige that.
But they're lazy people.
They won't make any inspections.
Don't worry.
Okay, shall we get it on?
What?
Why are you so surprised?
I mean dancing.
What kind of music do you like?
Why don't we start
by getting you some shoes.
Hello?
Where are you now?
I'm just coming out
from marriage registrations.
Jang Chae-min, she...
What?
Why did you do it?
I'm sorry.
I said why did you do it?
My sister has a fiance.
Her fiance said that
South Korea is a scary place
He'd break off the marriage
if she came here...
Sir
I was in a dancing team
when i was a child.
If you teach me sir,
I can learn to dance well too.
Please teach me sir.
yes?
What sort of shit is this?
Sir, I'm sorry.
Who do you think you are!
huh?
- I'm sorry sir.
- What the... Let go!
- What did you do wrong?
- sir.
- Can't you let go?
- I'm sorry sir
Hey! Stop!
Just get her out of here
Let go, shit!
Take the hell what out?
You know how much I spent
getting that thing here?
You just stay quiet!
I get it! Just take her out of here man.
Drag her out.
Yes.
I'm sorry, sir.
sir!
Anyway...
Sorry to put you in this situation.
Pack up the bitch's things
and give them to me later.
Shit. What am I gonna do?
Hello?
Hello.
It's me Chae-ryn.
Who?
Jang Chae-ryn..
Oh. What do you want?
I found a job sir.
You called to tell me that?
What kind of job?
It's called JuJu in
Garibong-dong.
You won't believe it!
I will learn to dance everyday plus
2 million won with a room and bed.
What?
It's really great.
That's good for you...
Sir, I'm really fine.
I'm not a kid
The manager and his wife here
seem really nice.
Sir, I'll learn to dance well.
When I do, I'll come and see you sir.
Oh! I forgot something
that I left under your pillow.
I will pick it up soon
so please keep it for me.
I have to get going.
I start working tonight.
Goodbye!
Dear Chae-min.
I will come back after I succeed here.
And when I do...
Man, you're so stupid.
Where in Garibing-dong did she say she was.
Sir! It has just opened recently.
If you write just one...
I'm so sorry sir!
Please let me go.
You signed up yourself, you bitch!
Oh my god, it drives me crazy.
There is no sating about
the entertaining guest.
Sir, please let me go.
Sir!
Are you playing dumb?
I see that you want
to know who I really am.
You should have told me so.
I don't want to, but...
- Sir, Sir!
- Ah!
No, you can't go in.
Let me go.
Sir.
What is this?
You idiot.
Get up.
Acting all crazy.
Who are you?
Me?
Her husband.
Bullshit!
You son of a bitch!
Who said that you can go?
I'm the OneTouch national athlete.
You're bullshitting.
Oh Bro! What happened to you?
You said that you're the OneTouch.
Hey! What did you say
your real name was?
I am Chae-ryn
Jang Chae-ryn
How old are you?
I'm 22
If you are lying I'm
leaving you right here!
I'm....
nine...teen...
You've got big guts for a young girl.
I was born in March
so I'll be 20 after this winter.
Really!
You just don't stop do you?
You fool. Why did you go there?
That person who dragged me away.
said that they would teach me
to dance and pay me.
They don't really dance there.
It's just a show to sell themselves.
And what's with the make-up?
You look like a clown.
At your age, now wearing any make-up
looks the best
Sir...
What now?
Thank you.
Whatever.
And the "thank you" and
"I'm sorry sir"
You better lose that accent.
Okay sir.
There it goes again.
Sir.
Just hold on.
You think this is funny?
Sir, you look like a doctor like that.
Stop sucking up kid.
And I told you to lose the accent!
I am serious.
You really look like a doctor.
I won't charge you for that one.
What is this?
They are my pets.
It's your hobby to raise bugs?
They are fireflies.
Fireflies?
Yes. Back home, in early summer
the sky is filled with fireflies.
I heard there weren't any
fireflies in Seoul
When the larvae become a firefly,
I will be able to go back.
Sir?
Can't you teach me to dance?
If I go back now,
what will my sister and family do?
How should I know?
Go back home
or find another job elsewhere.
Go to bed.
Whos is banging on the door so early.
Don't you see the doorbell?
Hello. Excuse us.
Who are you?
Don't you remember?
I'm KIM Chi-sung from the 3rd
inspection team at immigrations.
December 20th, 2004. 10:20 a.m.
Out to inspect Mr. Na's residence.
Huh?
But, what brings you here?
It's a special inspection period
for marriage frauds.
Oh, I see.
So... Where is your wife?
My wife?
- yes.
- wife, wife.
Chae-min! Chae-min
Jang Chae-min
Did she go to the store?
The house is quiet.
Mr. Na
Yes?
How did you meet your wife?
What?
I know that you don't
hold a steady job.
Of course your income will also not
be stable for the same reason.
My income isn't stable but...
I'm a professional
Dance Sports Comptetitor.
Forgive me, I have offended you.
It's just strange that you
don't wear a wedding ring.
And there aren't any wedding photos.
Not even make-up around
where a woman lives.
Nothing that belongs to a woman here.
And your wife's suitcase is still packed.
Miss Choi
Yes sir!
Take a good look.
The proof of a fake married couple
living together or not
can be found in trivial things.
For example..
one pillow on the bed.
And if we go to the bathroom...
There will only be one toothbru...
Young-sae?
Is someone here?
Honey...
The people from Immigration are here.
Hello.
Will you excuse us?
The woman is brushing her teeth.
He was just wondering what
toothbrush you're using.
I use the yellow one to brush.
Continue with your brushing.
Excuse us.
Next, ehm.. next time.
Some other time.
We'll see you later.
Goodbye!
What if they come back?
It's just a formality.
Don't worry.
It seems like
The swindler specialized in
disguised marriage.
He already knew about our date of house-visit.
Very cautious.
Choi Eun-hae, are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready.
Good.
Let's show the real side
of a public servant.
Damn, I look fine today!
Hey! Watch it!
Let's practice here.
Stop gawking in the mirror.
Young-sae?
Hey, long time no see kid.
- How long has it been?
- What are you doing here?
- I practice here now.
- yeah?
Say hi and meet Na Young-sae.
He's the one that bombed
out of the nationals.
Oh, him?
Hello my name is Oh Mi-soo
Hey! I went to 10 different dance
schools to scout her out.
Isn't she fine?
I'm gonna rule in the cha-cha
with her at this year's nationals.
Isn't that right?
Well, good luck!
Hey, bro! You have to help me okay?
Okay.
He has one fine body.
damn, you stupid idiot.
You think I run a charity or something?
Where is the girl?
Bring her back here now.
Someone cam by from Immigration.
Said it's a special inspection period
for false marriages.
Fuck. This crazy shit.
Hey
You told me to start over.
But I didn't know
we'd get a total newbie.
Se-young didn't know
a single step at first either.
Do you know how close
the competitions are?
Only 3 months stupid.
What can you do in 3 months.
Are you falling for her?
Coach James Ma...
This is the last chance
for both of us.
Just leave this one to me.
Look kid.
If you act up again you
know you're gonna get it.
This is your last chance!
Act like a real couple, got that?
Or I'll ship you back to Yunbyun!
Jang Chae-ryn, you can do it.
What should I do?
Jang Chae-ryn? Where is she?
I don't have my keys. Jang Chae-ryn
What took so long?
Well I...
Were you in the shower?
Man, I almost burst.
My throat is so dry.
Jang Chae-ryn
Yes?
What are you doing?
Aren't you going to bed?
What's wrong?
Are you sick?
Want me to give you a rub?
Sir! I can't do it!
Can't do what?
We haven't even started.
What do you mean you can't?
I can't I'm too scared.
What are you talking about?
Do I really have to sleep with you sir?
Can't we be a couple
without sleeping together?
We should do what real couples
do to look like one but...
Sir!! Sir! stop it! Let me go!
Shut up and go to sleep!
Huh?
Sir?
You mean we don't have
to sleep together?
Hell no! I'm sleeping by myself!
I've got enough to worry about.
There's a hundred things
we gotta do tomorrow.
And you! Lose that accent!
Got it?
If you don't I'll send
you back to Sang-doo.
Yes.
Is that Yunbyun fashion?
Sir!
Straighten your shoulders.
Put your balance on your back.
Hold your stomach in.
Feet at shoulder width.
Your body should always
be straight upright.
This is the upright pose, got that?
Upright pose?
Upright pose...
Hold me.
Pardon?
What is it?
What are you doing?
Forget everything you've known about
dancing up until now. Got that?
Yes.
Sir.
My upper right body and your upper left
should be parallel
Shoulders down.
Hold your fingers
lightly between the thumb
and the index finger.
This is the basic hold position.
Now like this, the woman has to
step back with her right foot, ok?
Four, one
two, three
four, one
Left foot forward.
two
Now try looking in the mirror
Right foot back.
Four, one
two, three
four, one
left foot forward.
two, three
four, one
Brush up your ankles.
two, three, four, one...
Jang Chae-ryn
What are you doing?
Is something wrong?
It's nothing?
Will you focus here?
Keep your position!
Upper body up!
Lower body down
Shoulders down.
Do it naturally
Then..
the woman steps back
with her right foot, ok?
You fool.
If you go back once, you take a step up.
Don't keep going backwards!
Again.
Is your head just for decoration?
Step back with your right foot first.
You think this is funny?
We'll learn how to step from
the closed basic to the pivot.
Right foot.
Right foot.
Right step back is called
the black check.
And the left foot forward is...
Keep position.
Left foot, right foot
Now hold me.
Turn
Left foot, right foot.
Sir...
Keep practicing on your own.
Man, this is so frustrating.
Is it really that hard?
You come in, then out, then in...
I think it would be faster if I learned it sir.
Step out, step in.
Sleep with your shoes off kid.
Sir they're all so pretty!
Wow.
What's the big fuss
over just a fish tank?
They'll all die in a week you know.
Haven't you ever bought a chick before
Take that one. We'll buy it.
You like it that much
Yes, my fireflies got a home now.
There's the acent again.
But sir?
What do I call you know?
Call me what?
We're a married couple.
I can't call my husband sir, can I?
Yeah, that's weird.
So what should I call you?
What do they say in China?
Comrade.
Comrade?
What are we? Spies?
Well, they also say traveler.
I wanna leave now.
Honey!
Honey, wait for me!
Honey!
Honey
Honey? Where did you learn that?
Honey, let's go.
You intuition is pretty sharp sir.
Don't they look like a real couple?
Just focus on shopping.
Sweetie!
Choi Eun-hae
That's what we call a bright
beginning and a dull finish.
Watch carefully.
She's trying to hold his arm
despite his refusal.
Na Young-sae has been worn out.
Wait and see.
In a month, everthing will
be cleared out.
I will remove their deceptive disguise.
Why don't you just
go live inside there?
Soon, they will
turn into cocoons.
Then if it get's warmer,
they'll show off their
green lights and fly off.
They'll keep their lights
shining all night
and wait for
their true love to come.
one, two three days...
They'll wait for their one true love.
A love they would trade
their lives for...
What if noone comes?
The green light starts to fade.
If the light completely fades, they die.
I will also...
find my true love and
wait for it like a firefly.
Why don't they just go look for it?
Then they wouldn't be fireflies.
If you are a firefly, you have
to believe in fate and wait.
Sir, do you believe in fate?
Let's practice
Left foot, right. Left foot, right.
You're pulling back again.
Whoa, that's looking good!
Don't they look good together?
Merry Christmas.
What brings you here?
I came here to learn from you.
But who is this lovely being.
Hello.
Come on in.
Let's go in.
Must I also work in a day like this?
Choi Eun-hae
this fake couple will spend
the time on their own on a day like this.
It's the best day to catch them redhanded.
I can see that.
But for how long should we wait?
No matter how hard we tried
we do not have a single evidence.
Open the bag that's behind you.
Ah! So beautiful!
Thank you.
- Bro, I trust you.
- Me too.
Let's dance like a couple who's parted.
It's one of the five Latins....
and you're learning it now.
Don't get too excited.
It's just the beginning.
- Well done. Well done.
- Yes you did excellent.
Right!
That's how she dances.
No fuss.
Oh! It's Christmas eve.
- Let's have a party.
- Party?
- Party, party?
It's Christmas eve.
Why don't you shout?
Give it up y'all!
Now, live from Yunbyun...
popsinger Jang Chae-ryn, Jang Chae-ryn
Jang Chae-ryn, Jang Chae-ryn.
Hey
Did you dress her up in that?
Yes, isn't she beautiful?
I told you not to touch my things.
What's wrong with him?
His old partner used to wear that.
So what? Didn't she
dump him for someone else?
It's not like that, stupid.
Young-sae used to be the best
dance trainer in Korea.
He combined the grand Allegro
from ballet into Samba.
When he trained Se-young
and went to the competitions,
they caused a big stir.
They showed something that
no one ever attempted before.
But his rival Jung Hyun-soo
had his eye on Se-young.
Se-young fell for Hyun-soo's
future as the son
of the dance association president.
And at the national competitions,
The fool that he is...
Young-sae honestly hoped for...
Se-young to be successful.
But when she lost value as a partner,
Hyun-soo dropped her.
Se-young couldn't show her true
dancing skills without Young-sae
She left a note where she apologized
and dissapeared
I'm sorry sir.
I had no idea.
Turn the music off.
I said, turn it off!
Jo-won.
You think this is some cheap cabaret?
Your body's limp!
You call that dancing?
There's not much time left
before the competitions.
Listen to me when
I'm talking to you.
If you keep this up,
I'll make sure none of you
will go to the competition
Well, who do we have here?
Mr. Ma, it's been a while.
Chul-yong.
What? Ah.
You..
Why do you dance?
To settle debts?
You're dancing
to pay that off?
What's the music for?
When it's on you should
move to the rhythm.
And...
Do you think you're dancing alone?
You have no emotions!
Drop it if you're
gonna be like this.
Sir.
I haven't danced with
such emotions before.
I just danced trusting your lead.
I breathed where you
told me to breathe.
And stopped where
you told me to stop.
I know I'm not good enough.
So I practiced hard everyday
to be as good as you.
The rhytm that you talk about,
I don't know what it is.
Can't you just teach me, sir?
You can do everything well.
So can't you just teach me?
Do you...
love me?
You love me?
People who aren't in love
don't trust each other with their hearts.
There is no trust so they don't entrust
each other with their bodies too.
Do you really want to dance?
I don't care if it's a lie
When you're dancing..
love me.
I will love you too.
The rest...
... is up here
And...
Feel the rhythm inside me.
Oppa
[respected older male]
Oppa, do you love me too?
Sir.
I have a request.
What is it?
Could you also teach
me the new technique?
Haven't seen you in a while.
I've been busy.
I see.
Hurry up will you?
Are you going on a picnic?
Who is that girl?
My wife.
Your wife?
You totally robbed the cradle man.
She's cute.
I've seen that woman
before somewhere.
Now, here comes the bride.
Ta-da!
Wow? Who are you?
Is it really you?
It's okay. sit closer!
- Good.
- Okay, man
Hold hands.
That's good!
So pretty.
Bro! You're such a lucky punk!
Yeah, I guess.
Did you just call me punk?
Can the bride look this way please?
Ready? One, two, three.
Are you not gonna practice?
Idiot.
You just called me something, right?
No, I said you're really handsome.
Oh, really.
But sir?
How did we meet?
What?
How did we meet at first?
Well, what should we say?
Chae-min was in Korea for two years.
She came as a tour guide
Really?
Listen!
We're going to the bus now.
Please pay attention
and follow me.
Yes.
Are you Jang Chae-min
from Yunbyun?
Yes, that's me.
Hop on. I'm the one
who came for you.
I am...
Na Young-sae
You mean I was a
tour bus driver 2 years ago?
Just say that it was a part time job.
Well okay, then what?
After that?
The two guide the tours together.
What you see here is Suwon fortress.
This fortress...
Looks great.
You're all looking at
You wanna play some ball?
No, sirs! Please stop!
I'll be damned
Don't worry miss.
Mister!
This is the korean folk village.
Many ancestors...
No, sirs! Stop it please!
After that they call each other
and email back and forth.
Yes, hundreds of letters.
My beloved Chae-min,
I just heard your voice over the phone.
But I miss you already.
My dear love, Young-sae
Rain can't quench my thirst for you.
I almost cried in happiness.
I hear the crickets crying outside.
My heart guided by the moonlight...
Longs to be with you...
I wish with all my heart to see you
and be close to you.
I am truly grateful
for having met you.
I love you.
I love you.
Damn it's blotted.
Bark! Bark!
Sir, where are we going now?
You wanted to learn
the Grand Allegro right?
Yes.
We're going to see it.
Really? Wow.
We'll see if you'll still be
smiling when we get there.
Don't worry sir, I'll be fine!
Alright little missy.
You want to mix that with Samba?
Dancing should be freeing.
If you're stuck on something,
you shouldn't dance.
You have to build up your strength.
What's this?
Again.
Again.
One.
Jump.
That's right.
Good.
Good job.
It was good but
When you're actually doing it
you'll be wearing heels.
There will be no bounce.
The impact will be much stronger.
Jang Chae-ryn.
You know how much it
costs to rent this gym?
Of course it's free, but let's try harder.
Not bad.
Much better than
the other girl.
Of course.
Thanks to you, I have
one less worry.
Don't mention it.
Doesn't it hurt?
No.
Can I ask you something?
What?
Did you do this for your
former partner too?
My partner now is Jang Chae-ryn.
And will always be that way.
Sir?
Stop calling me sir!
- Then honey?
- What?
What will you do for my birthday?
What do you want?
I want to go to the observation
deck at the 63 building.
I heard you can dine up there.
And what else?
More?
Well, 20 roses, perfume...
and the other thing they say.
Who says?
That's all sales talk.
You don't turn 20 because you
get roses and spray on perfume
So you won't do it for me?
I'll give you a cake made
of rice and seaweed soup.
Big idiot.
Hey, what does that mean?
You said that last time too.
It means you're handsome.
Hey! Wipe your feet off!
Who cares!
Damn it.
Which of the following literary works
are about love for parents?
No. 1, Cinderella
No. 2, Pinocchio
No. 3, Snow White
No. 4, Kamasutra
No. 4, Kamasutra
No, it's not kamasutra!
Kamasutra is about... Uhm...
Well it's uhm...
It's about love for parents
Kamasutra is about...
So what is it?
It's not Kamasutra.
Next question.
What's up with these questions?
Who invented the Korean alphabet?
Aren't there any hints?
He was a great king.
He is often called
King ___ the great.
King Gwanggaeto the Great?
Wanna get deported back to China?
If you get below 60 points,
you have to take it again.
Don't worry. I'm studying hard.
This is what you call studying hard?
Sir. We should practice dancing.
Honey, hurry up.
It's done!
Young-sae.
Chae-ryn, you're just so cool.
Sir?
Wow.
You...
... are not going to the
competition in that are you?
It's so beautiful
Thank you, sir.
Hey, you're heavy.
National representative,
Lee Chul-yong and Oh Mi-soo
Here to sign up.
- Chul-yongl
- Yes.
Na Young-sae.
And partner Jang Chae-min.
Yes.
Jang Chae-min?
Hold on.
Jang Chae-min has
already been registered.
What?
As No. 45 for the same Latin Dance.
Who's her partner?
Jung Hyun-soo.
Jung Hyun-soo?
Isn't he the one who stole his old partner?
Sir, what's happening?
Why am I already registered?
Take her home.
- Bye
- Sir!
Mr. Kim. Ah, fuck this shit.
What happened?
Sit down.
Explain yourself!
You are the one who
told me to dance again!
Calm down and sit, man.
It's been a while.
Your temper hasn't changed at all.
Jung Hyun-soo you piece of shit.
Don't blame Mr. Ma.
Blame it on money.
Then you?
If you don't bend, you will break.
The last girl, Se-young
wasn't really useful.
How should I put it?
She was too addicted to you.
She could only dance what you had
taught her and nothing more.
What could I do
But get rid of her.
You bastard...
But the new girl
looks pretty good.
You listen bastard.
I won't let you beat me again.
You know what happens if they find out
she's illegally here on a fake marriage?
Departation.
I can have her deported back to China...
- You bastard!
- Young-sae stop it!
What is Jang Chae-ryn to you huh?
She was just paid to come here.
I can sell her for money too.
What the hell?
Is this what you meant by starting over?
How can you sell
me out like this?
I'm sorry.
But if it was you...
If it's someone you trained.
I though he would go for it right away.
Fuck off.
Fuck all of it!
Once was enough. I can't let it happen again. No!
I won't!
Mr. Ma, we will have to
make sure this is settled.
Hello?
Yes, sir.
She won't budge.
Yes.
Yes, I understand sir.
If something should
happen to Mr. Na.
You will be the one to blame.
You got that?
This is fun.
You bastard.
The fuck with the temper.
What the fuck.
What are you?
Your fake marriage.
What will the police do when they find out.
I'm not sure.
But you'll probably go to jail.
And...
... our teacher doesn't like to be bothered.
So let's just end it with this.
Understand?
Don't hold her back
with your bad leg.
Go to the hospital with that money.
Let's go.
You bastards!
Stop
Sir!
Sir!
Sir!
- Sir!
- Don't come near me.
Sir, what's wrong?
Sir!
What's going on?
Why are you like this, sir?
Sir. Sir...
It's me.
Take Jang Chae-ryn away.
What did you just say?
Don't lie to me, sir.
You told me you would dance with me.
You said that I was only your partner.
Are you a fool?
Why do you think I dance?
You told me to love
only you when I dance.
Why are you telling me to
dance with someone else now?
Stop being so naive.
Sir, I don't care what happens to me.
It's okay if I get deported back to China.
I don't care if I don't make any money.
Is it because of your leg?
I'll wait until your leg gets all better.
I'll wait here no matter what.
So, please don't tell me to go.
Don't you get it?
I'm tired of you.
I hate you.
I hate your laugh.
And I hate your whining like a kid.
So take everything
you have and go!
Sir, what are you doing?
Fireflies? Bullshit!
I don't believe in this shit.
Sir!
And that wedding picture.
Stop it sir!
What wedding! The fuck!
Sir! Why are you doing this!
You
Don't you get it?
I'm...
I'm a cripple now!
I don't need this anymore!
So get the hell out.
Get lost!
No, don't go in there.
Sir!
I'll go. I promise I'll go.
I'll go now.
So please don't rip this.
You have to wear it when you dance.
Wear it when you dance, please.
Just go.
Sir...
Even if I leave you like this,
you won't hate me, will you?
Please don't hate me sir.
Now everybody know you're not the couple,
why don't you move on?
Eun-hae,
Did you get the pictures developed?
Select the few definite ones.
Eun-hae?
Choi Eun-hae?
It's just that...
Look at those two.
Even if it was a fake marriage,
those two loved each other.
How should I know that?
It's by looking at how
they look at each other.
Look at me.
Why's the wind so cold?
Let's pack it up.
Pack-up.
What's wrong.
You don't like the dance floor?
Or maybe...
you want me to send you back to China?
Next, Samba.
Can I ask you something?
What does my little
Chae-run want to know?
Have you ever danced with
someone you loved?
Love each other at
least when you dance?
Only third rate dancers would say that.
Did he tell you that?
Korea's best dance trainer said that?
Look Chae-ryn, you must never forget.
We're professionals.
Professionals don't dance
with personal feelings like that.
You must erase Na Young-sae
from your head.
That would be better for you.
Happy birthday Jang Chae-ryn.
Why the long face on a day like this?
Here.
How's this?
It's your competition dress.
This was displayed at the Bon Marche
Department Store in France.
Do you like it?
And this is your birthday present!
If you wear this at the competition
it'll cause quite a visual sensation.
There are some women among the judges.
Women are always weak when
it comes to luxurious things.
This is Na Young-sae.
If you leave your message,
I'll get back to you.
Sir
it's Chae-ryn.
How have you been?
I went to the
63 building today.
Do you know what day it is?
I though a lot about you today.
I wanted to eat the rice cake
and seaweed soup you made.
You know what sir?
At first, I couldn't dance at all.
I kept thinking only of your face.
If I remember the rhythm inside me,
that's like dancing with you, right?
I wish
you could see me dance.
Sir.
Sir!
Young-sae.
I'll keep calling the
name of the dancers.
#15 Kim Na-man, Shin Jin-yi
#86 Lee Chul-yong, Oh Mi-soo.
#85 Kim Wan-sik, Lee Hae-Jung.
#87 Jung Hae-young, Kim Young-min.
Please give them a round of applause.
World's Dance Chachacha
Yes. It was a very hot ChaChaCha.
Please give them a round of applause again.
Why aren't you ready yet?
Jang Chae-ryn.
This is the last event.
We have 10 minutes,
hurry up and come out.
The last event to choose
the best dancers in Korea.
The fabulous and beautiful dance
in the professional Latin dance event.
Please enter the stage
when your numbers are called.
First, #48
Kim Kang-san and Hyun Ah-ri.
#87
Jung, Hae-myung and Kim Young-min.
#85
Kim Wan-shik and Lee Hae-jung.
So you can't escape
being third rate too.
#28
Lee Won-gook and Kim Hae-jin.
#45
Jung Hyun-soo and Jang Chae-min.
#74
Suh Bum-su and Jung Sun-hwa.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Will you give a big round of applause
for our ccompetitors.
Stop this now.
Korea dance competition.
Our contestants have all trained
long and hard for today.
Jang Chae-ryn. He won't show,
no matter what.
He's third rate.
Will you give a big hand for
our competitors to do their best?
Everyone, have you ever been in love?
The liscious memories of first love.
- Jang Chae!
- This song's for the hot lovers out there.
Get ready for the Rumba.
Wow, what an enthusiastic
and passionate stage.
Please give a big applause
for all our competitors.
And now. The dance of passion!
The dance of captivation!
The Samba!
What a great stage!
What a Show!
Please clap for your
best dancers in Korea.
We will soon be announcing the winners.
We will be announcing
the judges' decisions shortly
So please wait a little while.
What a passionate stage.
Smile.
We have never seen the crowd
cheer like this before.
#45
Jung Hyun-soo and Jang Chae-min
answering to the crowd's cheers.
it seems they've worked
hard for today.
Let's see what the judges think.
The judges are trying hard
to decide on our winners.
We are gonna win.
Our judges consist of long time leaders
in the Korean dance sports...
Please wait to see who
our final winners will be.
Are you crazy?
What are you doing?
Let's go in.
They're giving out the awards.
#48
Kim Kang-san and Hyun Ah-ri!
Korea's best dancers.
Our winners are...
#45 Jung Hyun-soo
and Jang Chae-min!
Congratulations!
It's been a while.
I'll be waiting here. Make it fast.
Did you come early?
I just got here.
Pardon me...
This should keep them
from being suspicious.
Let's go in.
Hello.
So... Shall we begin?
Yes.
Your name?
Na Young-sae.
Jang Chae-min.
How did you two first meet?
I came to Korea as a
tour guide 2 years ago.
That's when we first met.
We've exchanged
emails and letters after that.
All it took was once...
Where did you go
on your honeymoon?
We didn't go.
Why?
For me, all of Seoul is
like a honeymoon resort.
My every moment with
him is like a honeymoon.
Do you have a wedding picture.
Young-sae is very good at dancing.
When I watch him dancing,
I feel so warm inside.
She's clumsy and
sprains her ankle often.
Sometimes she snores,
and she speaks Chinese
and Korean in her sleep.
It's her hobby to raise fireflies.
When she fiddles with her fireflies,
she looks like a kid.
She's so cute.
He likes to give surprise gifts.
The best present was the feet marks.
Because I struggled at dancing,
he painted them on the
floor one by one all night.
Because we didn't have enough time,
I forced her to practive pretty hard.
Her feet would bleed and get swollen.
But she never even complained once.
When I'm tired,
he washes my feet for me.
He has really big hands.
I'm both thankful and sorry.
When he holds my
feet in his big hands,
I say to myself,
Thank you for sending
me such a wonderful man.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
She's a good woman.
One that I never want to lose.
I don't think I'll ever
be able to meet
someone as nice as him.
Did it go well?
Yeah.
That's good.
Congratulations Chae-ryn.
Shall we go now.
Go.
Chae-ryn!
You looked great out there.
I knew you could do it.
It's for the best Na Young-sae.
It's the story of your life, man.
Here it is.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
Drink it. It's good for pregnant woman.
Vitamin.
Can you do this as a public servant?
Ok, I understand.
Thank you.
Oh! Long time no see!
Hello.
Welcome.
- A certificate of residence...
- Yes.
When are you due?
Next month.
Congratulations.
It's a boy.
I'll teach dancing
the minute he is born.
He'll have a talent just like his mom.
Will you sign here please.
Are your husband well?
Yes.
How is his leg?
When did you take this picture?
You look so young.
Now you've become a Korean citizen.
Congratulations.
Oh, and also...
... this is for you.
Thank you
I did not get permission to take it, but...
I wanted to pass it to you.
Have a look at it with your husband.
Yes.
Now we should really
get started on dancing.
I have a great plan.
We'll wrap up the Korean stage
and head for England.
No.
I don't want to dance anymore.
What are you talking about?
Think about how we got here.
I'm going back to China.
So you're just like
Se-young in the end.
that's too bad.
If you had met me first,
it would've been so much better.
Then I wouldn't have learned to dance.
Teacher, someone's here for you.
How's your leg?
I'm really sorry.
I had no idea Hyun-soo
would do that to you.
Young-sae.
I heard your fake wife
is leaving Korea.
What are you talking about?
She doesn't want to
live in Korea anymore.
She didn't say it, but it looks like
she had a hard time dancing with him.
Everything's all cleared up,
you don't need to go to jail.
so she'll go back.
Go meet her once before
she goes back to China.
I gotta go.
Sir?
I told you not to call me sir!
Then... Honey?
Huh?
Sir.
It's okay.
Now that I have seen you...
... I can go.
Sir.
Sir?
Thank you for raising the fireflies.
Sir...
Why didn't you come for me?
I believed that you would
come for me, so i waited.
The firefly,
is stupid to just wait
for the one who loves him.
Just waiting for his destined love,
the one he would give his life for
If she would come to him.
I missed you.
My sir,
Hasn't changed one bit.
Sir.
look at me.
I'm all grown up now.
I want to,
dance with you.
Did you practice hard?
Straghten your back.
Hold.