Keoteunkol (2022): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript
CURTAIN CALL
EPISODE 8
EVENTUALLY,
YOU WILL SHINE UP THERE
WHATEVER IT IS,
DO WHATEVER YOU CAN
Can I ask for one as well?
Yes, of course.
What would you like me to...
Do you work part-time here, Jae-heon?
Can you write "Hyo-jin is kind"?
No, wait. Let's go with,
"No lip service for bad bitches."
Does that sound better?
What's wrong, Jae-heon?
What are you looking for?
Keep your eyes on me.
Okay.
So, are you part-timing here?
Yes. Well, a little.
I can't believe I'm meeting you here.
It must be destiny.
Yeah. It's a small country.
Hey, you putting your guard up?
No, that's really what I think.
South Korea is a small country,
so we run into familiar faces...
Anyhow, now that we've met,
it'd be a shame to part ways
after a simple greeting.
-Let's go for some coffee.
-What?
Coffee. Let's go for coffee.
Man, I would really like that.
But I'm working right now.
I can't just leave. Sorry about that.
That's fine. I'm real close
with this hotel's general manager.
I'll call her and ask. One second.
-The general manager?
-Yes.
-General Manager Park Se-yeon?
-Oh, you know her! That's right.
If you contact her about such things,
don't you think I'd be put on the spot?
My shift is almost over,
so one cup of coffee should be fine.
That's great. Let's go.
Yes.
Hello!
It's been so long.
I heard the promo was a major success.
Congratulations.
I think you could transfer
to the planning office now.
I knew you were right for us.
Moon-seong, you're...
That's great, but... talk later?
Is she a colleague of yours?
-Yes.
-Hello.
I see you're preoccupied right now.
Then we'll catch up later.
Your promo event was awesome.
Shall we?
This hotel hasn't been open for long,
but the numbers look great already.
Well, you've been prepaying
for this room three months in advance.
It's all thanks to you.
I wonder if you should disclose
these company records to me,
even though I am one of your VIP guests.
Sorry?
I never thought you'd actually bring it
at my request,
as someone in charge of administration.
That's just...
Why do you dislike Se-yeon so much?
It's not that I dislike her...
No. You dislike her.
Ms. Park disliked me first.
She's Ms. Ja's granddaughter,
and I've known her since her youth.
But once she began working at the hotel,
she always seemed to pick on me
for everything I did.
Pick on you for what?
All of our customary business practices.
People must do what they must, no?
Oh, you mean gifts
under the table and such?
No, it's not necessarily that.
Basically, you provided a reason
for Se-yeon to dislike you,
and that's why you dislike her, correct?
I guess we could put it that way.
I'm going to have to ask a favor.
Please help her out.
You're saving up for a production?
That's why you're working part time?
Well, yeah.
May I invest in the production?
That's all right.
Isn't it important
to put the production on stage?
Shouldn't you be at rehearsal
instead of work?
It'd be a scam if I asked you to invest,
knowing you'd be at a loss.
What?
I mean,
I wouldn't ever wish for you
to sustain a loss with whatever you do.
Wow.
Jae-heon, I loved what you said.
I think you're going to make it big.
Remember?
I told you I think you'll make it big.
I'm not flirting or anything.
This time I really want us to be friends.
You know why?
If you make it big,
I'll be getting a superstar for a friend.
EVENTUALLY,
YOU WILL SHINE UP THERE
I...
I think I should be getting back.
Right. I took too much of your time.
-No, it's all right.
-Let's meet up before this is over.
Oh, okay.
-I'll pay.
-I won't object.
One second.
Whoa. Slow down.
Didn't want to waste that.
Where were you?
My stomach started hurting,
so I went to the toilet.
"Eventually, you will shine up there."
Oh, Se-yeon, you're embarrassing me.
It looks good.
Keep it up.
Yes, Se-yeon.
Come up, ever so quietly.
Se-gyu, what is all this?
What do you mean?
Isn't it cozy?
Sit down.
What is "cozy"?
It means "warm and snug."
Let's change the setting.
You did this all on your own?
Of course. Who'd do this for me?
Here.
I brought quality spirits for you.
I stole this from Se-jun's stash. Here.
Cheers.
Ain't that good?
Is this really liquor?
It's aromatic and mellow.
Running down my throat,
it makes me feel wholesome.
Once you inherit Grandma's fortune,
you can buy these every day.
He's my family and my grandson,
whom I sought all my life.
What I'm saying is,
they obviously have the right
to my inheritance.
Moon-seong.
-Yes?
-Jin-suk.
This is great for you.
It's not mine to take.
I wish that were true,
but Grandma says she'll give it to you.
So it'll be yours.
I just wanted to see Grandma,
then send her off peacefully
and go back to my life.
That's the only reason I came.
I've never had another motive.
I'll be watching you.
When I first heard of your existence...
How should I put this?
I was uncomfortable,
thinking about Grandma's other family.
The place you come from,
it couldn't be further from South Korea.
Then we find out we have to divide
our shares with you,
so I disliked you even before we met.
I think I can understand,
but it's making me sad.
But you...
You were different from my expectations.
You share when you have nothing.
Your comedic sense falls way below mine,
but my family seems to laugh more
when they're with you.
Is my comedic sense
really so far below yours?
You want war? You might die from laughing.
Warm your fingers.
I thought these were real.
They are real.
I think my comedic sense
is a tad above yours.
Se-yeon.
You drinking?
-Yes.
-What's the occasion?
Se-gyu gave it to me.
He stole from Se-jun's stash.
You were drinking good liquor without me?
You know,
this really tastes expensive.
I guess Se-gyu was feeling generous.
He may seem sociable and free-spirited,
but he doesn't easily reveal himself.
If he asked you for a drink, was it about...
the inheritance?
He probably wanted to let you know
that you shouldn't feel uncomfortable
and that he's okay with it.
He likes you.
It's no problem.
Why do you keep saying that?
It's no problem for me either.
I'm not interested
in Grandma's inheritance.
Not one penny.
It isn't mine to have.
I have no right to receive it.
That goes for all of us.
How are you and I any different?
Good night.
When Grandma passes,
Se-yeon will think she has nobody.
All of you will still be there.
You shouldn't think that way.
Hey, you saw it too.
The hotel management rights, the M&A deal.
We're people who marry
for the hotel's sake.
Do you think we'd function
as a normal family?
So when that happens,
I'd like you
to stay by her side
and do what real families do.
Can't you...
do that instead?
My balancing act
between Se-jun and Se-yeon
only seems to have disappointed them.
I didn't want to be the bad guy.
So...
I chose to take a step back
to be the silly one.
That's why I'm bribing
Se-yeon's prospective ally
with Se-jun's expensive liquor
to ask a favor.
I had a feeling you'd listen.
Oh, man.
JILIN PROVINCE, CHINA
Wow.
You really don't disappoint.
This is exactly how I imagined this.
Let's see.
-Why the hell were you looking for me?
-What?
Well, I'm not much different
from yourself.
I bark when I'm told to bark,
bite when I'm told to bite.
But you bite the gnarly way.
Where I come from,
the people have decorum.
Stop talking bullshit.
What else can I do?
Your owner is looking for you.
So, why look for me?
That's what I don't understand.
Let me ask again.
Why me?
The thing is,
I provided what your owner asked,
but he didn't want it.
He's never done that before.
So, the wounded hunting dog got curious
as to what he'd been hunting for.
So, who are you?
Who the hell are you
that I must cross waters from South Korea
to anxiously seek you out?
Do you know who this is?
This man is my owner.
What?
This man sent me looking for you.
Oh, not this man.
This grandma.
She's Chairwoman Ja Geum-sun.
-She's my grandmother.
-She's obviously a grandma. So what?
No.
I am this woman's grandson.
Grand...
What?
What the...
Wait a minute.
How is that possible?
As long as they don't use it,
it should be fine.
-Well done. That's enough.
-What?
You don't have to bring him here.
So that's what happened.
Wow! This is massive. Wait a minute.
Hey, listen up.
Chairwoman Ja Geum-sun is looking
for her grandson.
Sang-cheol figured you were too much
of a piece of garbage...
I mean, you are what you are.
So he found an actor
to play her grandson.
That's it. Wow, that man.
Wow! I'm shook!
That's right.
Wow. It's all coming together.
Sit down, sit down.
Seeing the hairpin on your head
is bringing back memories.
Here.
1960, NAKWON INN
Ma'am.
Yes, sir.
Now can I stay
without having to book a room?
What do you mean?
Last time, I didn't get to say goodbye.
I felt bad about that.
I'm glad to see you again.
I have an early boat ride tomorrow.
Can you rent me a room?
Yes.
First, can I have a bowl of gukbap?
I really missed this taste.
It's tastes the same, and so are you.
Had you gone overseas?
I stowed myself away.
I went from Shanghai to Japan.
Had I missed that boat,
leaving would've been impossible.
But it all worked out.
You're looking quite fancy.
You must have done well for yourself.
I make enough to get by.
My entire family died during the war.
All I had left in this miserable country
was myself.
I wanted to start over in a bigger world.
Japan was a bigger world indeed.
Then I remembered this place
and the last warm night I spent
in this country.
Forget I said you did well for yourself.
You must have had no place
to rest overseas,
if you remembered this place.
That's not the only reason.
I figured you'd still be here.
Ma'am,
are you waiting for someone?
Realizing you would be here,
interestingly enough,
this place became a guidepost to me.
Stop talking nonsense.
You can go if you're done.
Ma'am.
This is for you.
What is this?
I bought this on the streets of Japan
because it caught my eye.
No, thank you.
A Japanese master chef once said,
"Taste and cleanliness are life."
What if your hair falls into the cauldron
while you cook?
Have this before you go.
This hairpin
was the first gift from that man.
Didn't you find yourself wondering?
About my grandchildren's grandfather?
About what kind of man he is?
Yes, well,
it seemed... difficult and complicated.
I have lived quite a life, haven't I?
You're no ordinary woman.
It's hard to tell these stories
to Moon-seong,
but as we're both women,
I seem to blabber everything to you.
It's no problem.
You can speak as you wish.
Hey, I think this will look good on you.
No, I can't possibly take this.
It's fine, really.
It's not like I'll take it to the grave.
Grandma.
Can you consider it a gift from me
and just take it?
Good.
How do I look? Is it pretty on me?
It looks very good on you.
How beautiful.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
It looks very good on you.
I thought meeting him
would take me over the moon,
but I guess that's not the case.
I thought I had no regrets.
These small moments of merriment,
they are now making me want to
endure a little longer.
Wanting to live a bit longer.
Do you think this is greed?
What's that? It's cute.
Where did you get it?
From Grandma.
You said it yourself.
The more you do this,
the more wrong it feels.
I totally understand now.
Soon,
it'll all be over.
Yeah, I know.
But that's why it's a bigger problem.
We said we'd do this until she died.
Back then,
I told myself this was no big deal.
Seeing Grandma dying before us,
I feel...
so guilty.
Should we run?
We just have to walk out that door.
You return to being Yoo Jae-heon,
and me, Seo Yoon-hee.
What do you say?
But that's why I want to see this
to the end.
Because I feel so sorry.
I want...
Grandma to pass
with these memories...
we build together.
Grandma.
Grandma.
Moon-seong.
-No, no.
-Why are you here at this hour?
No, no.
Just lie down.
I just wanted to ask...
Can I sleep next to you?
What happened?
Have you fought with Jin-suk?
Jin-suk may be tiny, but she's fierce.
Stop joking like that.
I've never seen such a loving couple
as you two.
You're right.
I wanted to sleep by you today,
so I begged her forgiveness and came.
Really?
It's been a while.
What do you mean?
After your children grow up
and your children's children grow up,
you never get to share a bed with family.
Thank you, Moon-seong.
It's been a long while for me too.
After I lost my parents,
I lived with my friends.
Me and a group of friends,
we shared a tiny space
as our bedroom.
That lying next to you
feels like a dream.
I'm the one who's more grateful.
Grandma.
Sleep well.
-So... sorry...
-Grandma.
Grandma?
The guests really loved it.
Moon-seong's calligraphy was posted
all over social media.
The SNS feed looks great.
Room and restaurant reservations
have gone up
since the promo event.
Really?
That's great.
I was surprised that
Moon-seong could write like that.
Right? Isn't he talented?
-You seem happy.
-Do I?
Good work, everyone.
Thank you.
I like that he found his own place,
even at the hotel.
Wow.
This coffee is something special.
I was gifted quality coffee beans.
Please enjoy.
I'm flattered that
you want to share this with me.
Maybe it's the putter. It putts well.
You can use it if you like.
A seven-million-won
limited-edition putter.
Think of the person who gifted it to you.
-Mr. Kim.
-Yes?
How long have you been working for us?
Over 30 years.
If I'm parting ways with someone
who's been with us for so long,
I at least owe you quality coffee.
Sorry?
Isn't that Dong-jae's secretary?
He has been lodging here
for an extended period of time,
so he thanked me with this gift.
I apologize.
I wouldn't have taken it
had I known it was so expensive.
-I'll return it to him.
-Just that?
What about the rest in the box?
The rest...
What do you mean?
You're careless with your personal life,
so it was easy to find.
You secured a golf club membership
with Dong-jae's money.
-Se-jun.
-That's right.
You always saw me as a kid.
Sir, I haven't been thinking straight.
Wait.
I'll return everything I received.
-So please, just this once...
-Think about it.
When I turned my back on my sister
and spoke callously to my grandmother,
did you once think about
why I decided to side with you?
If you had an inkling of a thought...
you wouldn't dare exchange information
for Dong-jae's money.
-Sir.
-Clean up your mess and leave by tomorrow.
Mom.
Mom, I'm here to get some clothes...
Mom!
Hey, Yoon-hee. What's up?
I'm here for clothes.
Okay. I'll be right out.
Okay.
I've been working on
a hotel M&A case recently.
It's the Nakwon Group. You know it, right?
The chairwoman's condition
is quite critical.
After the chairwoman passes away,
the eldest son will sell it,
but the youngest of the family
seems to be against the sale.
Good thing she's not neglecting
the smaller shareholders.
She's been working around the clock.
After all her hard work,
Se-jun is going to sell everything
and make his exit, huh?
I see why this is an all-out war.
There's a typo.
I can't ignore numerical typos.
NORTH KOREA - CHINA
HALF-COUSIN RI MOON-SEONG -
REAL OR FAKE?
INVESTIGATION ONGOING.
He's still doubtful, huh?
Did you think I'd do nothing?
I'll admit, it was pretty impressive.
You started this.
I know.
You going to go all the way?
I told you.
Do what you can.
I'm going to do what I have to.
Whatever happens, we'll have to live it.
Okay.
Think you're going to win?
I'm not sure.
But, Se-jun,
I'm confident I won't lose.
What now? What? What?
Se-jun is doubting us.
Well, we expected that anyway.
He expressed his doubts
to the attorney in charge of the M&A deal.
Keeping questions to yourself
and telling someone who's not family,
they're totally different.
Say we'll take the inheritance.
-Geez! Not you too!
-I didn't say you should really take it.
-I said, let's say we are.
-What?
You're the grandson who suffered
in North Korea and China.
Grandma is giving you an inheritance,
but you refuse
and offer to leave with nothing.
It sounds weird, no?
You're basically confessing,
"I'm a fake with a conscience."
Just say thank you
and that you'll take it.
Then we can reveal the truth and return
everything once the chairwoman passes.
JILIN PROVINCE, CHINA
Who are you?
I'm here for my passport.
You know I have it.
First, pay 250,000 yuan.
-You were clear about that?
-Yes, I was clear.
Count it.
Who are you?
To you, I'm a customer.
-I'm here to buy him.
-You from South Joseon?
What do you mean, South Joseon?
I'm from the Republic of Korea.
Listen, this is simple.
You take the money, he gets his passport,
I take him with me.
So this is how international trade works.
Easy, huh?
-Shouldn't you count that?
-You said it was good.
I'm sure it's enough.
Ri Moon-seong, you've got connections.
Something's off.
I know men like him,
but he didn't even count the money.
That never happens.
His actions show he didn't need to check,
which means...
he won't let you go easily.
It's no problem.
Damn it. I knew it, I knew it.
Oh, boy.
Thought we'd give you a proper farewell.
I don't think you understand.
Before, you had something I needed.
But now you don't.
Know what that means?
Wow, look at this little bitch.
What the hell are you thinking?
-Just keep yourself safe.
-Damn it!
Ri Moon-seong, you can fight, can't you?
A useless hunting dog needs to hushed.
Remember, you chose this.
Wow! Moon-seong, you are something else!
You should've gone easy.
Oh, this?
He decided to breach the contract first,
so we deserve the penalty fee.
I can't remember the last time
I put powder on.
I'll go for some extra powder today.
Grandma.
Wow. What's this about?
What? You telling me I've overdone it?
I would never.
Grandma, you look beautiful.
I've still got it, don't I?
You've still got it, Grandma.
When I was your age,
I looked better than you, not worse.
I know.
But why are you all dressed up?
-I'm going with you.
-With me?
Aren't you going to the hotel?
-Yes.
-Let's go together.
-Let's go.
-Okay.
The response has been really good.
It seems that way.
Let's go.
Moon-seong will love that you came.
No, not now.
Let's just leave him alone.
Let him be.
Se-yeon,
do you like this hotel?
Of course.
A hotel that's like a lighthouse.
That's right.
That was my dream.
My dream.
Se-jun, who wanted to inherit this hotel,
wants to sell it more than anyone now.
You, who wanted to paint,
want to protect it more than anyone.
I guess
all this is karma
for your father leaving you all behind.
In a way, Se-gyu, that little brat,
hasn't changed one bit.
I think Se-gyu is truly
the one who's solid and upright.
Do you want to
protect this hotel until the end?
I thought about it.
Neither Se-jun nor Se-gyu really cares,
so I wondered if I felt overly responsible
as the youngest.
It was just a thought.
That's mature of you.
I'm old enough to be mature, you know.
Don't you talk about your age
in front of me.
You know what, though?
I only wanted to paint
when I was sure
the hotel would be safe and sound.
To me,
Nakwon was a prerequisite.
Now that the hotel might disappear,
I can't think of painting
or anything else.
To be blunt,
I can paint whenever I want.
But once we sell the hotel,
we can never get it back.
Yes.
You're right.
You could've gone to a bar.
Why are you drinking here?
Oh, I was going to tell you.
I'm not going back there.
Those idiots had been
selling me champagne I'd never ordered.
Damn it.
Who do they think they are,
cheating me like that?
You drank it all, though?
-Yeah.
-Then it's fine, no?
No way. Absolutely not.
I'll pay for the dozens of bottles
I order,
but I won't pay for a single glass
I didn't ask for.
You're so consistent.
-You want the bottle?
-No, I'm good.
Where's your sense of romance?
Dong-jae,
what should I do?
-What do you mean?
-I mean work.
-What's this, all of a sudden?
-What?
The best thing about you is that
you can live without that.
I'm the idiot for asking.
Forget it.
The thing is,
Grandma says...
she wants us to get by without her.
But I don't know what life would be like
without her.
While she's alive,
I get to be the family's second-born.
So I can afford to live recklessly.
But after she passes,
I have to live as Park Se-gyu.
Wow.
Just, wow.
I never thought I'd see this day.
What?
-Park Se-gyu is growing up.
-Dude, stop talking nonsense.
Give me some ideas.
What should I do with my life?
-That's your job to find out.
-You have no empathy.
Other people's words don't matter.
You know that better than anyone.
My mind is chaos.
And I'm supposed to be
the strongest mentally in my family.
I can't begin to imagine
Se-yeon's feelings.
Yes?
May I come in?
How did you know I was still here?
I didn't.
-If you weren't here, I would've left.
-And if I were?
Let's have a drink.
Our relationship isn't the type to relax
and have a drink together.
For now, yes.
I won't talk about shares or marriage.
Let's just call this a cease-fire
or a "game loading" screen.
You have good timing, I'll say that.
I was craving a drink.
But you're an uncanny surprise.
We don't always get our way, do we?
I'm aware of that.
Do I need to hear this...
Forget it.
-You were always like this.
-You knew that.
I do.
Se-yeon...
if we went back to the old days,
do you think we could do better?
-No.
-Why not?
We weren't the only problem.
It was about Wooseong Group
and Nakwon Group.
Even if we went back to those days,
it wouldn't be any different.
Right. We can't change our past,
even if we tried.
But we can always change the future.
That's what I believe.
Well, I guess that's it.
Cease-fire over.
I'll be going.
Keep the drink.
UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT
You want to return to the laundry service?
Yes.
But why?
If you're self-conscious around others,
it's fine.
This event has changed
the staff's perspective of you.
It's a temporary stint
because of a silly talent.
Now that my reputation has gone up,
I believe this is when
I should return to the laundry service.
Wouldn't that be better?
I need to learn so much more.
There's a saying in the West:
"Noblesse oblesse."
Hey, I studied at school.
Se-yeon,
when you think I really deserve it,
you can call me up again.
I understand. I'll be waiting.
Hey, Ri Moon-seong. How do you feel?
Why did you buy my passport?
That was a lot of money.
We simply reclaimed it, right?
Isn't that good enough?
Oh, this is like an investment.
You know how much I paid, right?
250,000 Chinese yuan.
In South Korean won,
that's about 50 million won.
So when you reclaim your place,
you can pay me back 30 times that.
What? You'll be fine.
Don't worry and just trust me.
All right.
Let's go!
To South Korea!
THE WAY BACK
Hyo-jin.
Hey, Se-yeon.
Didn't you say you were going to Dubai?
-Yeah, later in the evening.
-What are you doing here?
I wanted to say goodbye
to an acquaintance.
-But he isn't here.
-An acquaintance?
Yeah, a part-timer here.
-Here?
-Yes.
-You've met him?
-Yeah. Who?
I wanted to introduce you to someone.
Do you remember?
My cousin from the North.
It was unfortunate
I didn't get to at Grandma's event.
That's right. North Korea.
I wanted to meet him before I left.
Haven't you met him?
-Who?
-The man who was working here.
He's my cousin.
He's my cousin.
Let's get this straight.
The man who was writing calligraphy
for your promo event?
-Yeah.
-Geez.
Stop talking nonsense.
He works for a rent-a-boyfriend company...
Oh, wait.
Anyway, that man is a theater actor.
-What?
-That man's not from North Korea.
He's a South Korean citizen.
No, he's my cousin.
-What's his name?
-Ri Moon-seong.
Ri Moon-seong?
No. His name is Yoo Jae-heon.
I think you're mistaken.
Wait, wait. I'll show you.
Is this the guy?
This man.
He's a theater actor named Yoo Jae-heon.
What would you like?
Yes. Iced Americano.
CURTAIN CALL
Se-yeon.
Grandma, if Moon-seong were...
Yes?
Just stay here for a while.
I was reminded of the past
while I was waiting for you.
Pick up the phone, you punk.
Jae-heon, I'm scared.
I've never seen anyone from my hometown.
Let them know that Ri Moon-seong is here.
EPISODE 8
EVENTUALLY,
YOU WILL SHINE UP THERE
WHATEVER IT IS,
DO WHATEVER YOU CAN
Can I ask for one as well?
Yes, of course.
What would you like me to...
Do you work part-time here, Jae-heon?
Can you write "Hyo-jin is kind"?
No, wait. Let's go with,
"No lip service for bad bitches."
Does that sound better?
What's wrong, Jae-heon?
What are you looking for?
Keep your eyes on me.
Okay.
So, are you part-timing here?
Yes. Well, a little.
I can't believe I'm meeting you here.
It must be destiny.
Yeah. It's a small country.
Hey, you putting your guard up?
No, that's really what I think.
South Korea is a small country,
so we run into familiar faces...
Anyhow, now that we've met,
it'd be a shame to part ways
after a simple greeting.
-Let's go for some coffee.
-What?
Coffee. Let's go for coffee.
Man, I would really like that.
But I'm working right now.
I can't just leave. Sorry about that.
That's fine. I'm real close
with this hotel's general manager.
I'll call her and ask. One second.
-The general manager?
-Yes.
-General Manager Park Se-yeon?
-Oh, you know her! That's right.
If you contact her about such things,
don't you think I'd be put on the spot?
My shift is almost over,
so one cup of coffee should be fine.
That's great. Let's go.
Yes.
Hello!
It's been so long.
I heard the promo was a major success.
Congratulations.
I think you could transfer
to the planning office now.
I knew you were right for us.
Moon-seong, you're...
That's great, but... talk later?
Is she a colleague of yours?
-Yes.
-Hello.
I see you're preoccupied right now.
Then we'll catch up later.
Your promo event was awesome.
Shall we?
This hotel hasn't been open for long,
but the numbers look great already.
Well, you've been prepaying
for this room three months in advance.
It's all thanks to you.
I wonder if you should disclose
these company records to me,
even though I am one of your VIP guests.
Sorry?
I never thought you'd actually bring it
at my request,
as someone in charge of administration.
That's just...
Why do you dislike Se-yeon so much?
It's not that I dislike her...
No. You dislike her.
Ms. Park disliked me first.
She's Ms. Ja's granddaughter,
and I've known her since her youth.
But once she began working at the hotel,
she always seemed to pick on me
for everything I did.
Pick on you for what?
All of our customary business practices.
People must do what they must, no?
Oh, you mean gifts
under the table and such?
No, it's not necessarily that.
Basically, you provided a reason
for Se-yeon to dislike you,
and that's why you dislike her, correct?
I guess we could put it that way.
I'm going to have to ask a favor.
Please help her out.
You're saving up for a production?
That's why you're working part time?
Well, yeah.
May I invest in the production?
That's all right.
Isn't it important
to put the production on stage?
Shouldn't you be at rehearsal
instead of work?
It'd be a scam if I asked you to invest,
knowing you'd be at a loss.
What?
I mean,
I wouldn't ever wish for you
to sustain a loss with whatever you do.
Wow.
Jae-heon, I loved what you said.
I think you're going to make it big.
Remember?
I told you I think you'll make it big.
I'm not flirting or anything.
This time I really want us to be friends.
You know why?
If you make it big,
I'll be getting a superstar for a friend.
EVENTUALLY,
YOU WILL SHINE UP THERE
I...
I think I should be getting back.
Right. I took too much of your time.
-No, it's all right.
-Let's meet up before this is over.
Oh, okay.
-I'll pay.
-I won't object.
One second.
Whoa. Slow down.
Didn't want to waste that.
Where were you?
My stomach started hurting,
so I went to the toilet.
"Eventually, you will shine up there."
Oh, Se-yeon, you're embarrassing me.
It looks good.
Keep it up.
Yes, Se-yeon.
Come up, ever so quietly.
Se-gyu, what is all this?
What do you mean?
Isn't it cozy?
Sit down.
What is "cozy"?
It means "warm and snug."
Let's change the setting.
You did this all on your own?
Of course. Who'd do this for me?
Here.
I brought quality spirits for you.
I stole this from Se-jun's stash. Here.
Cheers.
Ain't that good?
Is this really liquor?
It's aromatic and mellow.
Running down my throat,
it makes me feel wholesome.
Once you inherit Grandma's fortune,
you can buy these every day.
He's my family and my grandson,
whom I sought all my life.
What I'm saying is,
they obviously have the right
to my inheritance.
Moon-seong.
-Yes?
-Jin-suk.
This is great for you.
It's not mine to take.
I wish that were true,
but Grandma says she'll give it to you.
So it'll be yours.
I just wanted to see Grandma,
then send her off peacefully
and go back to my life.
That's the only reason I came.
I've never had another motive.
I'll be watching you.
When I first heard of your existence...
How should I put this?
I was uncomfortable,
thinking about Grandma's other family.
The place you come from,
it couldn't be further from South Korea.
Then we find out we have to divide
our shares with you,
so I disliked you even before we met.
I think I can understand,
but it's making me sad.
But you...
You were different from my expectations.
You share when you have nothing.
Your comedic sense falls way below mine,
but my family seems to laugh more
when they're with you.
Is my comedic sense
really so far below yours?
You want war? You might die from laughing.
Warm your fingers.
I thought these were real.
They are real.
I think my comedic sense
is a tad above yours.
Se-yeon.
You drinking?
-Yes.
-What's the occasion?
Se-gyu gave it to me.
He stole from Se-jun's stash.
You were drinking good liquor without me?
You know,
this really tastes expensive.
I guess Se-gyu was feeling generous.
He may seem sociable and free-spirited,
but he doesn't easily reveal himself.
If he asked you for a drink, was it about...
the inheritance?
He probably wanted to let you know
that you shouldn't feel uncomfortable
and that he's okay with it.
He likes you.
It's no problem.
Why do you keep saying that?
It's no problem for me either.
I'm not interested
in Grandma's inheritance.
Not one penny.
It isn't mine to have.
I have no right to receive it.
That goes for all of us.
How are you and I any different?
Good night.
When Grandma passes,
Se-yeon will think she has nobody.
All of you will still be there.
You shouldn't think that way.
Hey, you saw it too.
The hotel management rights, the M&A deal.
We're people who marry
for the hotel's sake.
Do you think we'd function
as a normal family?
So when that happens,
I'd like you
to stay by her side
and do what real families do.
Can't you...
do that instead?
My balancing act
between Se-jun and Se-yeon
only seems to have disappointed them.
I didn't want to be the bad guy.
So...
I chose to take a step back
to be the silly one.
That's why I'm bribing
Se-yeon's prospective ally
with Se-jun's expensive liquor
to ask a favor.
I had a feeling you'd listen.
Oh, man.
JILIN PROVINCE, CHINA
Wow.
You really don't disappoint.
This is exactly how I imagined this.
Let's see.
-Why the hell were you looking for me?
-What?
Well, I'm not much different
from yourself.
I bark when I'm told to bark,
bite when I'm told to bite.
But you bite the gnarly way.
Where I come from,
the people have decorum.
Stop talking bullshit.
What else can I do?
Your owner is looking for you.
So, why look for me?
That's what I don't understand.
Let me ask again.
Why me?
The thing is,
I provided what your owner asked,
but he didn't want it.
He's never done that before.
So, the wounded hunting dog got curious
as to what he'd been hunting for.
So, who are you?
Who the hell are you
that I must cross waters from South Korea
to anxiously seek you out?
Do you know who this is?
This man is my owner.
What?
This man sent me looking for you.
Oh, not this man.
This grandma.
She's Chairwoman Ja Geum-sun.
-She's my grandmother.
-She's obviously a grandma. So what?
No.
I am this woman's grandson.
Grand...
What?
What the...
Wait a minute.
How is that possible?
As long as they don't use it,
it should be fine.
-Well done. That's enough.
-What?
You don't have to bring him here.
So that's what happened.
Wow! This is massive. Wait a minute.
Hey, listen up.
Chairwoman Ja Geum-sun is looking
for her grandson.
Sang-cheol figured you were too much
of a piece of garbage...
I mean, you are what you are.
So he found an actor
to play her grandson.
That's it. Wow, that man.
Wow! I'm shook!
That's right.
Wow. It's all coming together.
Sit down, sit down.
Seeing the hairpin on your head
is bringing back memories.
Here.
1960, NAKWON INN
Ma'am.
Yes, sir.
Now can I stay
without having to book a room?
What do you mean?
Last time, I didn't get to say goodbye.
I felt bad about that.
I'm glad to see you again.
I have an early boat ride tomorrow.
Can you rent me a room?
Yes.
First, can I have a bowl of gukbap?
I really missed this taste.
It's tastes the same, and so are you.
Had you gone overseas?
I stowed myself away.
I went from Shanghai to Japan.
Had I missed that boat,
leaving would've been impossible.
But it all worked out.
You're looking quite fancy.
You must have done well for yourself.
I make enough to get by.
My entire family died during the war.
All I had left in this miserable country
was myself.
I wanted to start over in a bigger world.
Japan was a bigger world indeed.
Then I remembered this place
and the last warm night I spent
in this country.
Forget I said you did well for yourself.
You must have had no place
to rest overseas,
if you remembered this place.
That's not the only reason.
I figured you'd still be here.
Ma'am,
are you waiting for someone?
Realizing you would be here,
interestingly enough,
this place became a guidepost to me.
Stop talking nonsense.
You can go if you're done.
Ma'am.
This is for you.
What is this?
I bought this on the streets of Japan
because it caught my eye.
No, thank you.
A Japanese master chef once said,
"Taste and cleanliness are life."
What if your hair falls into the cauldron
while you cook?
Have this before you go.
This hairpin
was the first gift from that man.
Didn't you find yourself wondering?
About my grandchildren's grandfather?
About what kind of man he is?
Yes, well,
it seemed... difficult and complicated.
I have lived quite a life, haven't I?
You're no ordinary woman.
It's hard to tell these stories
to Moon-seong,
but as we're both women,
I seem to blabber everything to you.
It's no problem.
You can speak as you wish.
Hey, I think this will look good on you.
No, I can't possibly take this.
It's fine, really.
It's not like I'll take it to the grave.
Grandma.
Can you consider it a gift from me
and just take it?
Good.
How do I look? Is it pretty on me?
It looks very good on you.
How beautiful.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
It looks very good on you.
I thought meeting him
would take me over the moon,
but I guess that's not the case.
I thought I had no regrets.
These small moments of merriment,
they are now making me want to
endure a little longer.
Wanting to live a bit longer.
Do you think this is greed?
What's that? It's cute.
Where did you get it?
From Grandma.
You said it yourself.
The more you do this,
the more wrong it feels.
I totally understand now.
Soon,
it'll all be over.
Yeah, I know.
But that's why it's a bigger problem.
We said we'd do this until she died.
Back then,
I told myself this was no big deal.
Seeing Grandma dying before us,
I feel...
so guilty.
Should we run?
We just have to walk out that door.
You return to being Yoo Jae-heon,
and me, Seo Yoon-hee.
What do you say?
But that's why I want to see this
to the end.
Because I feel so sorry.
I want...
Grandma to pass
with these memories...
we build together.
Grandma.
Grandma.
Moon-seong.
-No, no.
-Why are you here at this hour?
No, no.
Just lie down.
I just wanted to ask...
Can I sleep next to you?
What happened?
Have you fought with Jin-suk?
Jin-suk may be tiny, but she's fierce.
Stop joking like that.
I've never seen such a loving couple
as you two.
You're right.
I wanted to sleep by you today,
so I begged her forgiveness and came.
Really?
It's been a while.
What do you mean?
After your children grow up
and your children's children grow up,
you never get to share a bed with family.
Thank you, Moon-seong.
It's been a long while for me too.
After I lost my parents,
I lived with my friends.
Me and a group of friends,
we shared a tiny space
as our bedroom.
That lying next to you
feels like a dream.
I'm the one who's more grateful.
Grandma.
Sleep well.
-So... sorry...
-Grandma.
Grandma?
The guests really loved it.
Moon-seong's calligraphy was posted
all over social media.
The SNS feed looks great.
Room and restaurant reservations
have gone up
since the promo event.
Really?
That's great.
I was surprised that
Moon-seong could write like that.
Right? Isn't he talented?
-You seem happy.
-Do I?
Good work, everyone.
Thank you.
I like that he found his own place,
even at the hotel.
Wow.
This coffee is something special.
I was gifted quality coffee beans.
Please enjoy.
I'm flattered that
you want to share this with me.
Maybe it's the putter. It putts well.
You can use it if you like.
A seven-million-won
limited-edition putter.
Think of the person who gifted it to you.
-Mr. Kim.
-Yes?
How long have you been working for us?
Over 30 years.
If I'm parting ways with someone
who's been with us for so long,
I at least owe you quality coffee.
Sorry?
Isn't that Dong-jae's secretary?
He has been lodging here
for an extended period of time,
so he thanked me with this gift.
I apologize.
I wouldn't have taken it
had I known it was so expensive.
-I'll return it to him.
-Just that?
What about the rest in the box?
The rest...
What do you mean?
You're careless with your personal life,
so it was easy to find.
You secured a golf club membership
with Dong-jae's money.
-Se-jun.
-That's right.
You always saw me as a kid.
Sir, I haven't been thinking straight.
Wait.
I'll return everything I received.
-So please, just this once...
-Think about it.
When I turned my back on my sister
and spoke callously to my grandmother,
did you once think about
why I decided to side with you?
If you had an inkling of a thought...
you wouldn't dare exchange information
for Dong-jae's money.
-Sir.
-Clean up your mess and leave by tomorrow.
Mom.
Mom, I'm here to get some clothes...
Mom!
Hey, Yoon-hee. What's up?
I'm here for clothes.
Okay. I'll be right out.
Okay.
I've been working on
a hotel M&A case recently.
It's the Nakwon Group. You know it, right?
The chairwoman's condition
is quite critical.
After the chairwoman passes away,
the eldest son will sell it,
but the youngest of the family
seems to be against the sale.
Good thing she's not neglecting
the smaller shareholders.
She's been working around the clock.
After all her hard work,
Se-jun is going to sell everything
and make his exit, huh?
I see why this is an all-out war.
There's a typo.
I can't ignore numerical typos.
NORTH KOREA - CHINA
HALF-COUSIN RI MOON-SEONG -
REAL OR FAKE?
INVESTIGATION ONGOING.
He's still doubtful, huh?
Did you think I'd do nothing?
I'll admit, it was pretty impressive.
You started this.
I know.
You going to go all the way?
I told you.
Do what you can.
I'm going to do what I have to.
Whatever happens, we'll have to live it.
Okay.
Think you're going to win?
I'm not sure.
But, Se-jun,
I'm confident I won't lose.
What now? What? What?
Se-jun is doubting us.
Well, we expected that anyway.
He expressed his doubts
to the attorney in charge of the M&A deal.
Keeping questions to yourself
and telling someone who's not family,
they're totally different.
Say we'll take the inheritance.
-Geez! Not you too!
-I didn't say you should really take it.
-I said, let's say we are.
-What?
You're the grandson who suffered
in North Korea and China.
Grandma is giving you an inheritance,
but you refuse
and offer to leave with nothing.
It sounds weird, no?
You're basically confessing,
"I'm a fake with a conscience."
Just say thank you
and that you'll take it.
Then we can reveal the truth and return
everything once the chairwoman passes.
JILIN PROVINCE, CHINA
Who are you?
I'm here for my passport.
You know I have it.
First, pay 250,000 yuan.
-You were clear about that?
-Yes, I was clear.
Count it.
Who are you?
To you, I'm a customer.
-I'm here to buy him.
-You from South Joseon?
What do you mean, South Joseon?
I'm from the Republic of Korea.
Listen, this is simple.
You take the money, he gets his passport,
I take him with me.
So this is how international trade works.
Easy, huh?
-Shouldn't you count that?
-You said it was good.
I'm sure it's enough.
Ri Moon-seong, you've got connections.
Something's off.
I know men like him,
but he didn't even count the money.
That never happens.
His actions show he didn't need to check,
which means...
he won't let you go easily.
It's no problem.
Damn it. I knew it, I knew it.
Oh, boy.
Thought we'd give you a proper farewell.
I don't think you understand.
Before, you had something I needed.
But now you don't.
Know what that means?
Wow, look at this little bitch.
What the hell are you thinking?
-Just keep yourself safe.
-Damn it!
Ri Moon-seong, you can fight, can't you?
A useless hunting dog needs to hushed.
Remember, you chose this.
Wow! Moon-seong, you are something else!
You should've gone easy.
Oh, this?
He decided to breach the contract first,
so we deserve the penalty fee.
I can't remember the last time
I put powder on.
I'll go for some extra powder today.
Grandma.
Wow. What's this about?
What? You telling me I've overdone it?
I would never.
Grandma, you look beautiful.
I've still got it, don't I?
You've still got it, Grandma.
When I was your age,
I looked better than you, not worse.
I know.
But why are you all dressed up?
-I'm going with you.
-With me?
Aren't you going to the hotel?
-Yes.
-Let's go together.
-Let's go.
-Okay.
The response has been really good.
It seems that way.
Let's go.
Moon-seong will love that you came.
No, not now.
Let's just leave him alone.
Let him be.
Se-yeon,
do you like this hotel?
Of course.
A hotel that's like a lighthouse.
That's right.
That was my dream.
My dream.
Se-jun, who wanted to inherit this hotel,
wants to sell it more than anyone now.
You, who wanted to paint,
want to protect it more than anyone.
I guess
all this is karma
for your father leaving you all behind.
In a way, Se-gyu, that little brat,
hasn't changed one bit.
I think Se-gyu is truly
the one who's solid and upright.
Do you want to
protect this hotel until the end?
I thought about it.
Neither Se-jun nor Se-gyu really cares,
so I wondered if I felt overly responsible
as the youngest.
It was just a thought.
That's mature of you.
I'm old enough to be mature, you know.
Don't you talk about your age
in front of me.
You know what, though?
I only wanted to paint
when I was sure
the hotel would be safe and sound.
To me,
Nakwon was a prerequisite.
Now that the hotel might disappear,
I can't think of painting
or anything else.
To be blunt,
I can paint whenever I want.
But once we sell the hotel,
we can never get it back.
Yes.
You're right.
You could've gone to a bar.
Why are you drinking here?
Oh, I was going to tell you.
I'm not going back there.
Those idiots had been
selling me champagne I'd never ordered.
Damn it.
Who do they think they are,
cheating me like that?
You drank it all, though?
-Yeah.
-Then it's fine, no?
No way. Absolutely not.
I'll pay for the dozens of bottles
I order,
but I won't pay for a single glass
I didn't ask for.
You're so consistent.
-You want the bottle?
-No, I'm good.
Where's your sense of romance?
Dong-jae,
what should I do?
-What do you mean?
-I mean work.
-What's this, all of a sudden?
-What?
The best thing about you is that
you can live without that.
I'm the idiot for asking.
Forget it.
The thing is,
Grandma says...
she wants us to get by without her.
But I don't know what life would be like
without her.
While she's alive,
I get to be the family's second-born.
So I can afford to live recklessly.
But after she passes,
I have to live as Park Se-gyu.
Wow.
Just, wow.
I never thought I'd see this day.
What?
-Park Se-gyu is growing up.
-Dude, stop talking nonsense.
Give me some ideas.
What should I do with my life?
-That's your job to find out.
-You have no empathy.
Other people's words don't matter.
You know that better than anyone.
My mind is chaos.
And I'm supposed to be
the strongest mentally in my family.
I can't begin to imagine
Se-yeon's feelings.
Yes?
May I come in?
How did you know I was still here?
I didn't.
-If you weren't here, I would've left.
-And if I were?
Let's have a drink.
Our relationship isn't the type to relax
and have a drink together.
For now, yes.
I won't talk about shares or marriage.
Let's just call this a cease-fire
or a "game loading" screen.
You have good timing, I'll say that.
I was craving a drink.
But you're an uncanny surprise.
We don't always get our way, do we?
I'm aware of that.
Do I need to hear this...
Forget it.
-You were always like this.
-You knew that.
I do.
Se-yeon...
if we went back to the old days,
do you think we could do better?
-No.
-Why not?
We weren't the only problem.
It was about Wooseong Group
and Nakwon Group.
Even if we went back to those days,
it wouldn't be any different.
Right. We can't change our past,
even if we tried.
But we can always change the future.
That's what I believe.
Well, I guess that's it.
Cease-fire over.
I'll be going.
Keep the drink.
UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT
You want to return to the laundry service?
Yes.
But why?
If you're self-conscious around others,
it's fine.
This event has changed
the staff's perspective of you.
It's a temporary stint
because of a silly talent.
Now that my reputation has gone up,
I believe this is when
I should return to the laundry service.
Wouldn't that be better?
I need to learn so much more.
There's a saying in the West:
"Noblesse oblesse."
Hey, I studied at school.
Se-yeon,
when you think I really deserve it,
you can call me up again.
I understand. I'll be waiting.
Hey, Ri Moon-seong. How do you feel?
Why did you buy my passport?
That was a lot of money.
We simply reclaimed it, right?
Isn't that good enough?
Oh, this is like an investment.
You know how much I paid, right?
250,000 Chinese yuan.
In South Korean won,
that's about 50 million won.
So when you reclaim your place,
you can pay me back 30 times that.
What? You'll be fine.
Don't worry and just trust me.
All right.
Let's go!
To South Korea!
THE WAY BACK
Hyo-jin.
Hey, Se-yeon.
Didn't you say you were going to Dubai?
-Yeah, later in the evening.
-What are you doing here?
I wanted to say goodbye
to an acquaintance.
-But he isn't here.
-An acquaintance?
Yeah, a part-timer here.
-Here?
-Yes.
-You've met him?
-Yeah. Who?
I wanted to introduce you to someone.
Do you remember?
My cousin from the North.
It was unfortunate
I didn't get to at Grandma's event.
That's right. North Korea.
I wanted to meet him before I left.
Haven't you met him?
-Who?
-The man who was working here.
He's my cousin.
He's my cousin.
Let's get this straight.
The man who was writing calligraphy
for your promo event?
-Yeah.
-Geez.
Stop talking nonsense.
He works for a rent-a-boyfriend company...
Oh, wait.
Anyway, that man is a theater actor.
-What?
-That man's not from North Korea.
He's a South Korean citizen.
No, he's my cousin.
-What's his name?
-Ri Moon-seong.
Ri Moon-seong?
No. His name is Yoo Jae-heon.
I think you're mistaken.
Wait, wait. I'll show you.
Is this the guy?
This man.
He's a theater actor named Yoo Jae-heon.
What would you like?
Yes. Iced Americano.
CURTAIN CALL
Se-yeon.
Grandma, if Moon-seong were...
Yes?
Just stay here for a while.
I was reminded of the past
while I was waiting for you.
Pick up the phone, you punk.
Jae-heon, I'm scared.
I've never seen anyone from my hometown.
Let them know that Ri Moon-seong is here.