Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - Episode #1.3 - full transcript

WE

MET

THE TWO OF THEM

MET MANY PEOPLE

THEY SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER

AND READ MANY BOOKS

TAKING WALKS, TRAVELING, READING

LOVE, TIME
FRIENDSHIP, COMMUNICATION

ONCE AGAIN, I OPEN THE BOOK ABOUT YOU

VOLUME 3

Dan-i.



Dan-i.

Give me that.

Do you know how strong that liquor is?

What are you going to do?

Will you kick me out?

I'm sure you know that
I got divorced a year ago,

and I've already told you that
I lost my house.

They were going to

demolish the house,
so I lived there secretly

without water and electricity.

I got rid of your housekeeper
and took showers

and ate here.

Then the demolition began,
so I got kicked out.

It hasn't even been ten days
since I started living here.



-How could you say that so nonchalantly?
-Then should I cry?

Do you want me to cry?

Are you not going to kick me out if I cry?

You'll be upset if I cry.

And had you known about my situation,
you would've been

upset for the whole time.

Still, you should've told me.

I'd rather see you cry in front of me.

I have shed

enough tears for a whole year.

One thing all those tears have taught me

is the fact that

crying doesn't solve anything.

-Are you going to drink more?
-Let's just go to bed.

We can talk tomorrow.

Dan-i, you should stop drinking.
It'll become a habit.

Why is this so strong?

What was I thinking?

Eun-ho.

I finished the entire bottle
of this strong liquor.

I'm that stressed out.

It didn't seem like
he was going to kick me out.

This means
I no longer have to eat in hiding.

I should be able to stay for three months

until I find a place, right?

Thank goodness I have Eun-ho in my life.

It's cold in here.

She drank the whole bottle?

What if she's dead?

Oh, my goodness.

You really got a job
and found a place to stay?

I'm going to stay there just for a while.

Now that I've got a job,
I should find a place to live.

I'm so happy for you.

You're still young.
You're too good for this place.

I guess you'll quit this job, then.

No, I'll keep coming twice a week
early in the morning.

I've already talked to my boss about it.

Jae-hui wants to keep studying there.

Just tell her to come back.

How will you afford her tuition fees?

Public schools in the Philippines
are not that expensive.

Also, I sent her there because she was

mentally scarred from being bullied here.

I can't tell her to move back.

-It's okay. I'll just spend a little less.
-You're still pretty and young

so you should go on dates.

Will you spend your whole life
taking care of her?

Yes.

My number one priority is my daughter,
and work comes next.

Those two are all I can think about.

I have to work
in order to raise my daughter,

so they're actually not my first
and second priority.

They're both my first priority.
They're my everything.

Good for you.

It tastes weird.

Dan-i, wake up.

I made some hangover soup.

It tastes a bit weird,

but as long as it sobers you up,
it should be fine.

Dan-i.

Dan-i?

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She didn't even have a pillow.

Hey.

My stomach is killing me.

Why is my stomach so upset?

I drank way too much last night.

I saw you walking when I was driving here.

Where did you go so early?

Don't tell me you went to the ER
because you drank.

You must've been worried
because of the empty liquor bottle.

No, not at all.

Whatever you do, it doesn't surprise me
anymore and it doesn't worry me either.

I just asked my tenants
to move out of the apartment.

The wife is due next month,
so they'll move out after three months.

-You can live there when they move out.
-I will find a place.

-I don't want to be a nuisance--
-You're already a nuisance, a big one.

I'll have no privacy for the three months.

What are cell phones for?

On the days when you're bringing
a girl over, just text me and--

-Then what? You'll sleep elsewhere?
-Of course.

Goodness, what about all your stuff?
You have your things

hidden in every corner of the attic.

Why would you bring a girl to the attic?
Just do it in your room...

I mean, just...

Just take her to your room

and have a great time.

GYEOROO PUBLISHING

Why is it so hot in here?

Your face must be so red now.

Hello, Mr. Cha.

Dan-i, I think the printer is broken.
Could you please check?

Sure.

-Good morning, sir.
-Hello.

Hello, sorry I'm a little late.

-Hello.
-Hey.

Hello! Good morning, everyone.

Yes!

EUN-HO

There's a company
that takes care of all our machines.

They'll get it done faster than
tech support. Their number is on the wall.

Hello?
I'm calling from Gyeoroo Publishing.

Dan-i, we should order some
instant coffee. We're running low.

Sure!

Our printer is broken.
When is the earliest you can be here?

Dan-i, you need to water the plant today.

Got it!

Could you come as soon as possible?

My goodness...

I'll call you back in a bit.

-Who was that on the phone?
-Oh, well...

It was about work. I'm working hard.
I'm so swamped.

I've never seen you this close before.

-Dan-i.
-Well...

Find a Chinese restaurant.

-I'm a fan of yours.
-For four people.

-In Gangnam. We'll need a private room.
-Sure.

I think I should get it done.

EUN-HO

Book this place
as it's for a meeting with Mr. Yun.

He likes this restaurant.

Copy the address and send it to Mr. Bong.

Don't worry about me.
You promised you wouldn't.

Just focus on your work.

You're only making it harder for me.

Mr. Bong, I've sent you information
on a restaurant I found.

Really? My, you're fast.

Oh, this place looks great.

Dan-i, please wrap
the complimentary copies of the book.

-I left 200 copies in the meeting room.
-Sure.

There must be other ways though.

Do you want to waste your degree?

You'll have to send out packages
and run errands

for your colleagues.
It's a low-paying contract position.

GYEOROO PUBLISHING
COMPLIMENTARY BOOKS

Yes, Ms. Go.

Prepare for an executive meeting
in 20 minutes.

Got it. But what should I prepare for...

What should I prepare for
an executive meeting?

Well, I'm not sure. I'm new too, you know.

Ms. Seo, what should I prepare
for an executive meeting?

Executive meeting? Executives.

-Ms. Seo, someone's on the line for you.
-Okay.

Ms. Song, I've been told
to prepare for an executive meeting.

What should I prepare?

-Five IVLs.
-"IVL"?

Assistant Editorial Manager
Song Hae-rin speaking.

-What's "IVL"?
-Just a moment, please.

Whom can I ask?

-Yes, Ms. Go.
-Where are you?

-Take the company credit card.
-Okay.

Yes, go ahead.

Hello? I'm Ji-yul's mom.

Ji-yul slept in this morning.

She must've been nervous
since it's her first day.

So?

My daughter is so naive

that she's still clueless
when it comes to these things.

-I'll wake her up early from now on...
-I'm sorry!

-...so please don't be too harsh on her.
-I'm sorry. My gosh!

-I called because I was worried.
-I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Sir, excuse me.

I'm sorry.

What a cheerful lady.

I've seen more than 20 new hires
since I joined Gyeoroo,

but this is my first time

getting a call from someone's mom
about being late.

That's because I'm an only child.

-Please understand.
-I don't like your attitude.

I just wanted to be friends with you,
that's all.

Why should we be friends?

I'm your superior,

and we're colleagues,
nothing more than that.

I get that you're clueless,
but do not cross the line.

I'm sorry.

THE SPELLING BOOK

Proofread the manuscript.

Ms. Song, proofreading might be too hard--

I...

I have

done more difficult things
when I was a newbie because

my direct supervisor
was a real piece of work.

I should go over there
so that I can focus on my work.

She gave me the company credit card,

so "IVL" must be something
I can't find here.

It has to be bought.

EUN-HO

No.

I shouldn't.

"IVL"? What could "IVL" mean?

What is "IVL"?

-My gosh!
-You don't know what an IVL is?

-I thought you told me not to worry.
-What is that?

An acronym of "Iced Vanilla Latte," IVL.

Being all eager isn't enough, you know.

Run. You only have ten minutes.

You're such a dork.

Don't you have an executive meeting?

Yes, I just came to check something.

You're really showing that
new hire who's boss.

I learned that new hires must be
strictly trained right off the bat.

From my direct supervisor.

Hae-rin.

Gosh, Mr. Cha. This is too...

Come here.

Goodness.

-Eun-ho!
-Gosh, I'm sorry.

I haven't done it in a while. Did it hurt?

Do I still have to put up with this?

Once a supervisor, always a supervisor.
Go easy on her.

Or, that new girl will quit
like someone I know did.

She'll give up in tears.

If they are going to quit,
they might as well quit quickly.

You said nothing is harder than
training those who are going leave anyway.

I see. Is that why you quit in tears?

And you came all the way to my place
and begged me to come back.

You've become quite confident
after you got promoted.

I picked up a few things
while working here.

I learned it all from you.

Can you bring my clothes?

Why bother?
You'll get drunk and come by again.

I'm off.

She could've just told me.
Why use an acronym?

Then what's "Hot Vanilla Latte"? HVL?

Gosh, what a joke.

It meant "Iced Vanilla Latte."

The word that made me feel like
an idiot for ten minutes

just meant "Iced Vanilla Latte."

Yes, the world has changed a lot indeed.

Oh, boy.

Why the heck did I put
all the boxes on the table?

What did I say?

I told you the world changed a lot
while you were doing housework.

That serves you right.

I'm offended.

Do you even know
what I had to do to keep my job?

How dare you show up here trying
to get a job that took me years to get?

Hey, why are you standing here?

Right, let's go in.

-Hi.
-Hello.

Hello.

Have a good meeting.

Thank you.

Go sit over there.

I've decided to come to terms

with the fact that the world changed
while my life stayed the same.

I thought that I had it the hardest

when I was busy with housework and my kid,

but everyone else was also working hard

and doing their best
in their given situations.

And that's why I'm here

and they are there.

-I'd say 200 copies each.
-In total, 3,272 copies.

-Isn't it 3,270 copies?
-Are you sure?

The thought of being saved

by a knight in shining armor
is too far-fetched

for me to believe.

I'd rather write my own life's story.

I am cold.

But I guess life has its cold days.

Hello. It's me, Ji Seo-jun.

About that novel by Robert Friedrich...

You asked me to let you know
if I come up with new design ideas.

The Radiant Summer Night
will be reprinted this time, right?

How about you change
the color of the cover?

The colors of the UK and French editions
are different, you know.

And that's why we chose
a completely different color, blue.

Yes, let's go with the color of
the first UK edition,

and use the color of the French edition
for the next one.

The second edition should be special
to be popular.

Okay.

THE RADIANT SUMMER NIGHT

I guess you're interested
in self-development.

You should read this book.

It's one of the best books I've read.

It offers simple

yet incredible insights into life.

Even though the author of this book
has been through many hardships,

he's witty, so this book is hilarious.

It really is a great book.
If you don't read it, you'll regret it.

My gosh, I see that you're interested
in literature as well.

Do you know this book?

From Europe to Japan,
this book has caused a huge sensation,

but it was just released in Korea.

You should read it. You won't regret it.

I guess you work in publishing.

THE MARTIAN

Pardon me?

They were all published

by Gyeoroo Publishing.

-Are you in Marketing?
-No.

I'm not following at all.

Gyeoroo?
Is that the name of the publisher?

My gosh, you must've gotten
the wrong idea.

I'm just a reader

-who is genuinely trying to--
-Mr. Kim!

I looked everywhere for you.

Why are you holding our book?

You may get kicked out of this bookstore.

You called me when I'm busy.

Do you even have time to sell books?

Why did you want to see me?

Get out of here.

TERMS OF HAPPINESS

HEALING LIFE

You should at least read
the introduction of this book.

I'm not saying this because it's our book.

It's honestly an incredible book.

My gosh.

A GEEKY SCIENTIST'S SURVIVAL STORY
IN MARS

What's with that pop-up banner?

I worked day and night for that book.

Did you want me to see
how badly you're marketing it?

The blurb of your book
isn't the problem right now,

Mr. Cha.

Here. What do you think?

Look at the cover of this book.

It's better than all our books
put together.

What's the point
of reading all those manuscripts?

People these days buy books
based on the cover.

Books aren't accessories.

Yes, they are.

People are judged by what kind of books
they carry around.

Look at this.

THE MARTIAN

Do you see how boring it makes me look?

But look at this.

THE RADIANT SUMMER NIGHT

How refined do I look?

I'll keep it simple.
Cover design by Ji Seo-jun.

He's the best designer at the moment.

All these books here were designed by him.

Bring him to me.

Bring him to Gyeoroo.

How am I supposed to--

How do you expect me to--

You have the strongest connections
and are the most competent in our company.

Bring him no matter what.

Are you looking
for an interesting new book?

I'll...

You must have been hot.
You took your coat off.

We need to make books that sell.

Books that people will buy
the moment they pick it up.

Bring Ji Seo-jun.
He works exclusively for Wolmyeong.

They'll renew his contract next month.
I want you to bring him to Gyeoroo

before he signs that contract.

Get it done, okay? Keep it in mind.

THE RADIANT SUMMER NIGHT

Here's the production order
for Park Ju-eun's books.

Do you know Ji Seo-jun? He designed these.

I am interested in his designs.

Why?

Each book has a very clear concept.

This will be easy to carry around and read

since it's light and has a thin cover.

It can be read on a bus or a subway.

As for this one,

you can easily take it with you
when you go on a trip.

And this is already too thick
for anyone to carry around.

Plus, it's expensive.

He made it look classy so you can leave it
on your bookshelf for a long time.

Isn't the content more important?

Well, yes. But the design
doesn't go against the content either.

Look at this.

This one's targeted for women
in their 20s and 30s.

It looks pretty, like an accessory.

And this book is
about recharging our lives.

So he made the book cover look simple
with a natural color.

You're right.
His designs are nice and clean.

His designed the cover well.
The blurbs are very easy to read.

Book designers normally don't read,
but he does.

I can tell.

He knows where to cut and edit.

This isn't the work of a writer
or an editor.

It's the work of a book designer.

The staff in our Design Team
need to get their head in the game.

They're too laid back.

Gosh, this still really hurts my pride.

A book is still a book.
Don't you think it seems too commercial?

Gosh, you're too--

I know you just want to make
a lot of people read our books.

They're all good books.
I feel the same way.

ONE SPRING DAY

What?

Do you want to go for a walk?

Let's go.

Here we are.

Did someone actually live here?

Of course. The previous tenant

hung thick curtains
because there was too much sunlight.

-The umbrella.
-The green onions.

I came here looking for a room to rent.

-Oh, that place?
-Do you live here?

-Yes.
-You must live on the top floor.

How did you know?

I could feel the energy of
the green onions coming from over there.

I saw you coming out
after the light turned on.

Do you want to take a look?
It's right in front of my door.

It started to grow really fast
once I cut the green parts.

I use it frequently for cooking.

That's good to hear.

I was really grateful
for your help that day.

By the way, are you going to live
in that studio you saw earlier?

I'm not sure.

It's only three stops away from work.

And it's also near my friend's house.

You can't live there.

It was used as a storage room.
I don't think anyone has lived there

for the past three years.

No wonder.

I wanted to live in this neighborhood.

But it's really expensive here.

Where are you living now?

At my friend's house that's nearby.

I'm living there
because I have nowhere to go.

But I don't want to keep
causing inconvenience.

I'll return your umbrella.

I'll leave it right next to the pot.

Okay.

By the way, what's your dog's name?

I haven't named it yet.

I brought it home on the day we met.

I guess you don't have a name yet.

The next time I come over, I'll think of
a strong masculine name for you.

Wait, is it a girl?

I found it.

Welcome. Are there more people coming?

No, I'm here alone.

Do office workers get discounts here?

Yes, as long as you
have your business card.

I have one.

Here's my business card.

I recently got a job.

Do you know Gyeoroo Publishing?
It's located nearby.

Oh, I see.

-I'll take you to your table.
-Thanks.

Ji-yul.

Having dinner?

-Yes.
-Me too.

Are you here alone? Can I join?

I'm waiting for my boyfriend.

I didn't know you had a boyfriend.

-Enjoy your meal.
-You too.

Hey. You are a little late.

-There was a traffic jam.
-You must be hungry.

What do you want to eat?

How about rosé pasta?

No, I'm not going to eat dinner.

Why not?

You probably won't be able to eat either.

Why?

Because I'm here to break up with you.

I'm here to tell you that.

I hate everything about you.

Your mom told me to tell you that.

I like you just the way you are,

but your mom wanted me to say that to you.

I don't think I can be with you anymore
because I'm so sick of your mom.

My mom's just looking out for me--

I don't care.
I hope you live a happy life.

Ji-yul, let's never see each other again.

So annoying.

This is so big.

I don't think I can finish this
all by myself.

Do you want to eat with me?

I'm only eating because
you said you couldn't finish it all.

Okay.

Okay, thanks.

How many times
did you get dumped like this?

A lot.

Why don't you just confront your mom?

After all, it's your love life.

How much do you think this costs?

It costs more than three months' worth
of our paycheck combined.

My mom buys me stuff like this.

Is that more important than love?

I don't know.

But it's pretty.

Eat one more slice.

I want coke.

Excuse me. We'd like some coke, please.

Just forget about it.

You deserve better.

-You're right.
-Of course.

-I'm way better.
-Of course.

Do you have a girlfriend?

CARGO TRUCK

-Mr. Cha Eun-ho?
-Yes, it's this house right here.

I'm home.

Were you running on the treadmill?
You didn't have dinner yet, did you?

I'll go get changed.

Hey.

Did you clear out my stuff?

I asked you to give me three months.

I even went looking for a room today.

Hey, did you forget who helped you
get your inheritance back?

You were fighting with your stepdad
over it after your mom passed.

And my dad...

You know what? Now that I think about it,

my dad got cancer because of you.

He died because he had a hard time
helping you get your inheritance.

Forget it. What's the point?

Where did you throw away all my stuff?

You rude little punk.

In that room over there.

It's delicious.

Shouldn't you at least thank me?

Thanks.

Your dad got cancer because of me?

I take that back.

I was angry,

so I just said anything that came to mind.

Where were you?
I moved everything on my own.

I was looking for a room.

By the way, this is really delicious.

It's the best.

Did you really cook this?

You were looking for a room
while I was decorating your room.

And you bought meal boxes
when I cooked kimchi stew.

It tastes better with kimchi stew.

The food in the meal boxes
tastes great with kimchi stew.

I had to go to a lot of places today,
so I'm really hungry.

I can finish it all.

-Dan-i.
-Yes?

I don't mind

that you're here.

Living with you isn't half bad.

-Hey.
-What?

Your face turns red

when you say stuff like that.

-No, it doesn't. My face is pale.
-It's burning red.

Gosh.

If your face turns red
every time you say nice stuff,

how do you expect to date women?

-Dating isn't about words.
-Is it physical then?

The kimchi stew is really spicy.

Eun-ho.

Thanks.

Your presence alone
gives me much confidence.

Still, I need to get my own place.

I can't keep putting you out.

I'll hurry up and save money.

Three months probably won't be enough.

So what about six months?

Let's eat.

Thank you.

It's really good though.

The stew is good.

Listen up! Tomorrow at 2 p.m.,

a meeting will be held
to discuss In Ho-won's new book.

Think of a title for the blurb
for the advertisement.

-Sure, ma'am.
-Got it!

PALE, VICIOUSNESS

A title for the blurb?

I used to write those a lot myself.

Dan-i.

Yes?

Sure.

It's my outfit for the meeting.
Get it dry-cleaned.

Just give my name
to the cleaner's at the intersection

Sure.

PALE, VICIOUSNESS

Ms. Go.

I heard about the meeting

where you'll decide the title for
the blurb for In Ho-won's new book.

I'd like to

come up with my own idea.

-Dan-i.
-Yes?

Just stick to your own job.

Sure thing.

It's not like she said no.

I can do my job and come up with a blurb.

You can do it, Dan-i.

Power pose.

PALE, VICIOUSNESS

Are you serious about this?

Ms. Go won't accept yours.

I'll come up with one she can't resist.

I'll show her what I'm capable of.
You know me.

I'm Kang Dan-i.
I was once successful in advertising.

You must've been dying
to return to the field.

Exactly. I couldn't be more excited.

My heart is racing like crazy.

I should read this book right now. Bye!

Thanks!

...LUCY DISAPPEARED LIKE A MIRAGE

Dan-i, can you take this
to the Business Support Team?

Sure thing.

PALE, VICIOUSNESS

A thriller novel written by
a psychology professor.

Think of the cover.

The working title is Pale, Viciousness.

Like I said, it's a thriller.

I think the genre should be evident.

Have this while you work.

Thank you.

It's written by a psychology professor.

Pale... Meaningless but harmonious.

Illogical.

Chaotic but with a twist.

Mysterious...

This era's...

Psychology...

BIRTH OF A THRILLER

Good morning.

-Hello, ma'am.
-Good morning.

Ms. Go.

THE BIRTH OF A NEW THRILLER

THE THRILLER OF 2019!
THE BOOK OF THIS ERA!

A MIND-BLOWING SUSPENSE THRILLER!

I haven't seen
copies like these in a while.

They're all outdated.

I'm sorry. I'll do better--

You're not apt to be a marketer.

It's like you're stuck in the 90s.

In marketing, modernity is key.
Do you know that?

So why did you do something
you weren't asked to do

and get an earful for no reason?

I thought you'd know better
because you're old,

but you're just as clueless
as the rookies.

Now get out and stop wasting my time.

Dan-i, don't lose it.

A NEW ERA OF THRILLERS

An intense noir...

Right.

Where did the evil come from?

I KILLED A MAN
MISSING GIRL

"I said that was not true."

"Those words are not always the truth."

"Everyone lies."

"This summer,
it will send shivers down your spine.

The perfect psychological thriller."

A thriller. A noir.

An intense battle of wits.

It will make your heart race.

The battle of wits
that'll disappear like a mirage.

This winter...

The novel that'll make
your heart race this winter.

The battle of wits

that'll disappear like a mirage.

It sounds weird though.

Ms. Song, please have some tea.

Thank you. You didn't have to.

BLURB TITLE PROPOSAL

Is this a title for the blurb?

I wanted to hand in my ideas.

I just want to be of help around here.

Could you perhaps take a look?

-Me?
-Hello.

-You called for repairs?
-Oh, right.

This way. You came early.

BLURB TITLE PROPOSAL

SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE
BEGGING PEOPLE TO BUY THIS BOOK

Begging? What's wrong with...

She's right.

Instead of a sales pitch,

I should make the readers
want to grab it on their own.

THE BIRTH OF A NEW THRILLER

"You're only explaining
what the book is about."

THE THRILLER OF 2019!
THE BOOK OF THIS ERA!

"It's not witty."

THE THRILLER OF 2019!

A MIND-BLOWING SUSPENSE THRILLER!

"It doesn't immediately attract readers."

I thought you were teaching a class today.

Address me appropriately at work,
Ms. Kang Dan-i.

Have this.

Mr. Cha,

how is this for the title of the blurb?

AN INTENSE BATTLE OF WITS
THAT'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

NEW BOOK MARKETING STRATEGY MEETING
AT 14:00.

Good luck with the meeting.

Excuse me, ma'am.

It's the final blurb I came up with.

Could you please take a look?

Let's start the meeting.

Good luck with the meeting.

Good luck.

Hello.

Goodness.

Hello.

AN INTENSE BATTLE OF WITS
THAT'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

WHAT IS...

What is a good blurb?

WHAT IS A GOOD BLURB?

The title of the blurb should reflect
the title of the book.

The tone of the book coincides
with a mirage or a mystery.

We should keep that as the theme.

That's all good,

but try talking about it with readers
at bookstores.

Who would instantly get it?

I agree. We must get readers
to buy the book first.

Don't you understand it?

Ms. Go, any thoughts?

I have a few.

First...

You always pack a punch, don't you?

Nice.

It's good.

It brings excitement
and makes you interested.

-You get curious.
-What was it again?

"The battle of wits
that'll take your breath away."

A MIND-BLOWING SUSPENSE THRILLER!

AN INTENSE BATTLE OF WITS
THAT'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

-Ms. Go!
-What do you think?

What's your take on it?

I like it.

It sounds like a classic while...

Mr. Cha,
how is this for the title of the blurb?

The old-fashioned way works sometimes.

I don't know how the youth thinks...

-How about this?
-I'm not sure about this part though.

-It's clearer.
-Sometimes, this is better.

This is why she gets paid the big bucks.

Rather than keeping it too short,

it might be better
to go the old-fashioned way

with multiple lines.

-It's clear.
-And it's easy to understand.

It makes me curious.

-Good job, everyone.
-Good job.

It's not every day that Ms. Go's blurb

gets chosen over Ms. Seo's.

"An intense battle of wits

that'll instantly take your breath away."

-That's why she's the director.
-Tell me about it.

The wording isn't like
your usual style though.

It's fresh and I like it.

A BATTLE OF WITS
THAT'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

Does this...

happen often?

What do you mean?

This is my blurb.

You know that.

You know what this star is.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I don't think that is one of the copies
you showed me earlier.

GYEOROO PUBLISHING

Dan-i.

Yes.

This is a place of work.

I told you on your first day.

When we hire ten people,
only one lasts after three years.

If you want to last here,

quit thinking it's unfair.

That's not the only thought
that came to my mind.

I was also

disappointed in someone.

Without taking my side

or making a big deal out of it,

just saying, "I understand how you feel."

would have been

enough for me.

Instead of giving me advice

or comforting me,

sympathizing with me.

We're all humans.

"I know how you feel."

That's what I expected.

I'll see you tomorrow, Ms. Song.

This is how everyone survived.

Taking ideas from a new contract employee.

And you turned a blind eye to it.

I told you it'll be hard.

No one asked you to do it.

You sided with your superior.

That's not a big deal.

Your idea may have been chosen,

but that doesn't prove your competency.

That's not what I wanted.

Right now, I just want

other employees
to know that it was my idea.

"She's not just someone
who only does menial jobs.

She could do well
if we give her a chance."

Something like this.

Even that would be hard to accomplish.

You might need more time.

Do you think you can survive?

I will survive.

It feels like
I'm starting completely anew.

It feels like I'm really a new recruit.

And do you know what I like the most?

Eun-ho.

Eun-ho.

Are you drunk?

You know people...

Now people...

call me by my name.

What do you mean by that?

-Excuse me.
-Ma'am.

-Honey.
-Hey, you.

Mom.

For all these years, no one called me

by my name.

Kang Dan-i.

I have a name too, you know.

No one called me that.

But now,

people...

call me by my name.

Nice to meet you, Dan-i.

And Dan-i is in the Task Support Team.

By the way, how old are you, Dan-i?

Dan-i, you need to water the plant today.

That really feels odd, you know.

Getting called by my name.

Ms. Kang Dan-i.

Ms. Kang Dan-i.

Yes, Mr. Chief Editor?

Ms. Kang Dan-i.

Mr. Cha Eun-ho.

My pretty Dan-i.

My handsome Eun-ho.

-Shall we clink our glasses?
-Shall we?

Dan-i, Dan-i, My Dan-i.

Do you have a death wish?

Did I drink too much?

Eun-ho, you should stop drinking too.

You already drank too...

Eun-ho.

Where did he go in the middle of drinking?

Yes, hello?

Where are you?

I'm in a taxi.

You drank a lot.

That's why I took a taxi.
If I had been sober, I would've driven.

You know that I don't like
other people driving my car.

Where are you going?

Where do you think? I'm going home.

Hey, you were drinking at home.

What?

It's me, Dan-i. We drank at home together.

Whose home are you going to, by the way?

Are you that drunk?

Sir, where am I going?

What a lunatic.

Whenever I got drunk, I came here...

because I missed...

Dan-i so much.

Sometimes, I heard her laugh.

What?

What are you going to do there?

Dig holes to find food?

-Sometimes...
-No, wait, Dong-min.

...I heard them fight.

Let go of me.

And sometimes...

I said I'm sorry! Where are you going?

Hey, Dan-i!

MAILBOX

...I saw her crying.

On those days, I couldn't even say hi.

I thought my heart was going to crumble.

Are you all right?

Where did you go?

I don't have to go there now

after drinking.

Dan-i...

is living at my house.

DAN-I AND I USED TO FLY BALLOONS
WITH LETTERS IN THEM

I NEVER KNEW IT WAS DAN-I
WHO ALWAYS REPLIED TO ME

WHEN I GET DRUNK, I GET IN A TAXI
AND TELL THE DRIVER DAN-I'S ADDRESS

DAN-I IS THE OPPOSITE OF ME

I BLUSH WHEN I'M EMBARRASSED
BUT SHE JUST LAUGHS

I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT "YEARNING" MEANT
WHEN KANG DAN-I WAS NO LONGER BESIDE ME

EUN-HO ONCE ASKED ME,

"WE'LL STILL BE TOGETHER
WHEN WE'RE GROWN UP, RIGHT?"

SHE WAS ALWAYS REMARKABLE

NO MATTER HOW TIRED SHE WAS
SHE NEVER PASSED OUT

BEING WITH EUN-HO MAKES ME FEEL WARM

IT'S A GOOD THING THAT
I MOVED INTO HIS HOUSE

Do you know that you're a dummy?

Did I teach you to get drunk like that?

Do you think this is something
you can calmly explain?

Hey!

That's all money, you know!

Our money has turned into dust!

Don't come over when you're drunk.
You can't anymore.

I live with a woman now, so you can't.

And that shopping bag
was in Song Hae-rin's hands.

That definitely means they're dating.

I find you amusing, Ms. Green Onions.

I just need you too.

That one person who knows me well.

Subtitle translation by Hye-lim Park