I love you, Eul.
Stop it, Joon Young.
The entire nation knows that you're a good actor.
So stop it already.
Think about what you did to her.
How can you even look at her in the eye...
and say that you like her?
I love you,
Eul.
Jik kept telling me to be careful.
He said you and I live in different worlds now.
He told me not to get confused...
on every little thing you do.
He told me not to get shaken or hurt.
He tried to warn me.
I guess I'm the crazy one here! I'm the crazy one!
My gosh, I should've listened to Jik.
Never once...
did I use you or toy with you.
Focus only on me.
Listen only to me.
I love you,
Eul.
Don't go.
Don't go, Eul.
We were just coworkers who got along well.
But then things just happened.
We're too busy to meet up nowadays.
My gosh, don't say that. Stars always say that.
At your birthday party, I heard...
Joon Young gave you a bouquet of 1,000 roses...
and sang you a song.
Everyone's talking about it.
(Joon Young confessed his love for her on her birthday)
Well, that was...
He's a busy man. I didn't think he'd come.
He just suddenly showed up.
I was very surprised.
But after his concert, Joon Young...
just disappeared...
hand-in-hand with the producer of his documentary...
after proposing to her.
Did that shock you?
No, not at all.
I guess not.
It was a show to shield you from prying reporters.
You knew about it in advance, right?
Yes.
She must be friends with a warlock.
I'm amazed. Your acting was on point.
If so...
Eul.
Did you also know in advance...
that Joon Young used you to cover up the scandal?
Well, first of all,
he's a warm-hearted guy. He's also considerate...
- Of course I did. - and sincere.
He told me at the concert hall.
He told me what he'd do...
and asked me to react appropriately.
So you're saying you put on an act, as well?
Yes.
What did you think? Wasn't I pretty impressive?
I think should try acting.
I'm really out of words.
Why are you telling me this now?
We were so worried about you because we had no clue.
- Sorry. - Sorry won't cut it this time.
Because of you, your poor brother skipped school.
He couldn't sleep or eat.
Not to mention Hyun Woo who...
Forget it. You're such a brat.
I'll kill you.
You deserve to die.
I'm tired.
Will you please stop?
Would you like to say anything to our viewers?
Hello, everyone.
I sincerely apologise for confusing you...
and not telling the truth.
To protect my name,
Joon Young went too far and had to take the blame.
I hope you don't blame him for anything.
Again, I would like to apologise to his fans and mine.
Playing the lead...
in a miniseries...
really helped improve her acting skills.
I'll sue anyone who says her acting is horrible.
Sir, you're deceiving the whole nation.
We aren't fraudsters.
What are people saying?
"Korea's Brangelina is born."
"This is the class of a Hallyu star."
"He cares for his woman."
"Joon Young's so chivalrous."
"Is there another one like him?"
"I'm a bit like Yoo Na myself."
That's right.
You'd expect Joon Young to date...
a girl like Yoo Na.
Not a common girl like that...
I see why you'd go on with this.
What does Yoo Na get out of taking part in this con?
Even if she's your cousin's daughter...
She was offered four commercials since the scandal.
After her movie failed,
people complained that a supporting actress...
had stolen the lead role.
But no one's saying that after the scandal broke.
This is what we call, "mutually beneficial".
Still, this is wrong.
What does that make Producer Noh?
"The poor producer."
"Was she bullet bait for the two stars?"
"Ms Bullet Bait."
"If you need protection,"
"hire Producer Noh."
"Call the hotline at 1288-1288."
"Call us now."
See? It worked out for her, as well.
If Joon Young's fans saw her anywhere,
she would've gotten killed by them.
But they don't even call her a gold digger any more.
I still think this is wrong.
The person Joon Young actually likes is Noh...
You little...
But why is Joon Young so quiet?
Right? What with his temper, he should have yelled...
and grabbed Mr Nam Goong's collar by now.
But he's not even showing up. I feel scared.
You're right.
Don't you think that's odd?
He hasn't called once.
This isn't like him.
Maybe...
- he didn't read the news yet. - That's not possible.
The scandal's the only thing on TV, the net and papers.
What if...
they cut the power to his house?
He'd still have access to the internet.
What's going on?
Talking about it just made me feel worse.
Why did you two have to bring that up?
Hi, old man.
Thanks for the food.
You're the best.
Isn't it the cheese?
Hey, old man.
Why didn't you say your brother's rich?
What are you talking about? I don't have a brother.
Thanks, old man.
I love you, man.
Your brother's awesome.
Don't lie.
Your brother bought burgers for the whole school.
Even for all the teachers.
What are you on about?
You're mistaken.
Hey, old man, the dean wants to see you.
See you later.
Thank you so much.
- Could you sign this for me? - Sure.
"To the student dean."
Oh, you're the dean.
- Can I also take a photo? - Sure.
Here's my favourite student,
Noh Jik.
My goodness. How could you?
Why didn't you tell us that you're friends with a star?
Could you say hello?
Hi. Study hard, okay?
It's been a while, Jik.
The whole school, teachers...
and staff adds up to about 930 people.
The burger set costs 6 dollars and 10 cents, right?
You've grown a lot since we last met.
- I wouldn't recognise... - That's...
a grand total of 5,673 dollars.
Give me your account number.
I heard you're smart...
and that you want to become a doctor.
I can't pay you back right now.
I'll make a transfer every month.
Give me your account number.
Come on, give it to me.
Jik.
I...
like your sister.
I like her so much that I'm going crazy.
I can't eat.
I can't sleep or breathe.
I'm barely living.
So I need your help.
Tell her not to run away.
Tell her to look at me.
Tell her to trust me.
I heard she only listens to you.
I'll send 5,673 dollars...
to your agency as soon as I get the money.
Jik.
Never once...
did I use you or toy with you.
Focus only on me.
Listen only to me.
I love you,
Eul.
I love you, Eul.
No, no, no...
(Choi Ji Tae)
Sir.
I picked up the car you parked outside...
Mr Shin Joon Young's house.
Thank you.
For just one minute,
may I speak freely as a friend, Sir?
Sure.
Stop it, Ji Tae.
You went too far already.
Apologise to Jeong Eun,
and give up on Producer Noh.
Do as I say.
If she finds out who you are...
If Jeong Eun finds out who she is...
If your parents find out who she is, then...
- Your minute's up. - Ji Tae.
Your time's up, Mr Kang.
Sir.
Yes, Sir.
Ms Kim, did you buy what I told you to?
Who is it?
Na Ri said you hadn't eaten anything.
It already cooled down a little.
Eat up.
Here.
Go on.
She has hands, too.
It's not like she's critically ill.
You don't have to feed her like that.
If you don't want abalone porridge,
I also brought your favourite, green bean porridge.
Do you want that instead?
I'm fine, so can you please...
If you're fine, eat.
Do you know how you look?
You look like you could die a minute from now.
Open wide.
This abalone porridge's horrible.
Don't eat it. It'll ruin your appetite.
This is my friend's place, not mine.
I can prepare my own food, so please leave.
Eul.
That's right. Don't eat porridge.
You need to eat rice.
We Koreans need to eat rice.
You're really weird.
I heard you rejected her.
Why are you still hanging around?
You don't want her, but can't give her away?
Does Ms Kim Yoo Na know you're here?
How would she?
I don't even have her number.
That tasted really disgusting.
By the way,
let me...
comment on how you said I have no right to love Eul.
Do we need a permit to be in love?
I can love whoever I want.
What else is free will good for?
Why are you smiling?
You're right.
A man loving a woman...
isn't about having rights.
If you fall for someone,
you just do.
I was confused, but you straightened things out for me.
Thank you.
Who are you?
You're wearing a luxury watch with a cheap jacket.
Who are you and why are you...
hanging around Eul in such mix-matched clothing?
That watch has such a delicate mechanism that...
there are no fakes so far.
Who are you?
Are you a thief or a robber?
Why do you care who I am?
We're just two undeserving men...
who happen to like the same woman.
That's the unfortunate tragedy.
(One voice message)
Why won't you pick up, Ji Tae?
Mum just collapsed.
Mum.
- Ji Tae. - Why are you here?
She wanted to go to the sauna, so I went with her.
She suddenly complained of chest pains and passed out.
What did you do?
- What? - What did you do...
that made her pass out?
What do you mean?
Why would she do something?
Mum's still alive because Jeong Eun...
brought her here right away.
Where were you while all this happened?
I called you over 10 times.
Sorry, Ji Tae.
I should have taken...
extra good care of her.
I'm really sorry.
Why should you apologise?
Dad's on a business trip,
and Ji Tae didn't even pick up.
I'd have died of fear if I didn't have you to rely on.
Don't worry, Ha Ru.
Your mum will be fine.
The doctor said...
it could be a side effect of the kidney transplant.
We'll find out for sure when the test results are out.
She'll be fine.
Don't worry too much.
Jeong Eun's talking to you.
Why won't you answer?
You didn't even thank our mum's lifesaver.
Ha Ru.
Where are your manners?
I'll tell Dad everything.
You shouldn't say things like that.
He didn't answer his phone because he was at work.
It's hard to answer a call when you're working.
Where is she?
Finish your meal and come out.
I'll wait out here.
Eat up.
Excuse me.
Can I have another bowl of rice?
Isn't that Shin Joon Young?
I don't think so.
What would he be doing here?
- I think it's him. - It can't be. Let's go.
- Ouch. - You have an upset stomach.
The tip of your hand is cold and it's lumpy here.
I know a doctor who can help you out.
Shall we go?
Ma'am. We'll pay now.
Let go.
- Am I that easy to you? - No.
- Am I a pushover? - No.
Then why are you doing this to me?
What did I do?
I'm just upset because you seem sick.
I feel worse because it's my fault,
so I want to help and make you feel okay.
That's all.
Yoo Na only just helped you shed the gold digger title.
If people notice us fighting in the open,
it'll look really bad.
Come with me quietly.
You just have to let go of my hand.
Don't care whether I'm sick or not.
- Say something that makes more sense. - What?
I have no intention of letting go.
Shall we stand here all day?
You lunatic.
You got that right. Now come with me.
Do you want to avoid me that badly?
Yes.
My fans wish for a chance to look at me for a minute.
They'd want to kill you if they heard that.
Drop me off at a hospital, and get lost.
Okay.
I'm good at getting lost.
I'll disappear from your sight right away...
without leaving a trace.
But just not right now.
- What? - I'll go after a minimum of three months...
or a maximum of four months.
I'm going to cling onto Hyun Woo again.
I'll make a scene until he accepts me.
I'll visit him, call him,
- cry, beg... - Do what you want.
I like him, not you.
- As if I care. - Hey.
I don't care who you like.
Ego and jealousy?
I have no time for that.
Why is the hospital so far away?
Is it even in Seoul?
(Yihwasu Yukgaejang)
Where's the hospital?
(Shin Joon Young's fans are not welcome.)
If my mum tries to chase you out, say you hate me.
Your mum?
Yes. My mum.
She's an expert...
when it comes to folk remedies.
- This time it's on me. - Don't say that.
(Joon Young and Yoo Na Have Been Dating for a Year)
We'll pay now.
Okay.
Did you enjoy your meal?
Yes, we did.
Welcome to...
Goodbye.
Thanks. Goodbye.
(Closed for personal reasons)
Let go. I won't run away.
Let go.
I'm sorry for introducing myself so late.
My name is Noh Eul.
Aren't you...
- the gold digger? - Oh, that.
I'm not a gold digger.
I'm just a victim of Joon Young's cover-up...
to the scandal.
She has an upset stomach because of me.
Please prick her thumb, Mum.
No, you don't have to.
I'll just go and buy some medicine.
Sorry for intruding.
Goodbye.
You really don't have to worry.
I'm really not a gold digger,
and your son and I...
are not dating.
That's not true.
There's something between you two.
Whether it's indigestion or not,
you're the first girl that Joon Young...
ever brought over.
She's the girl I like.
I told you over the phone last time.
His manager told me that...
Joon Young's not exactly in his right mind these days.
People hit him with pieces of wood for a shoot,
so his brain...
Anyway, I'm just trying to tell you that...
he makes poor judgements...
I don't know why I can't stop thinking of her.
She's been on my mind for the last nine years.
And I realised that I'm madly in love with her...
only about two weeks ago.
Joon Young.
This is strange.
Everyone on TV says...
you're seeing someone else.
That's the only thing people seem to care about.
But here you are saying that...
you like the gold digger... I mean, gold miner...
No, this girl with the eyes of a scared rabbit.
No, no.
That's what he says. It's not mutual.
- Noh Eul. - What's going on?
She doesn't like you, but you like her?
Young Ok!
I think something is wrong with his head.
Young Deuk.
Take the sign off and accept customers.
I can't believe we closed the shop for two clowns.
What nonsense is this?
I'm good at...
knowing where I stand.
Whatever your son says,
I'll do my best to avoid him.
You won't have anything to worry about.
Nothing will happen.
Hey.
If you don't believe me,
- I can sign a memo. - Why would you do that?
You're making me angry.
If that's not enough,
- I can just disappear. - Eul.
I'll disappear to where...
Joon Young can't find me.
Wait, wait.
Don't poke too hard...
just because you hate me.
When will you poke?
I didn't do it yet.
I see.
Please don't hate me too much.
I don't hate you.
Why not?
I'd want to kill me if I were you.
I don't. You know where you stand.
What's 7 times 8?
- What? - The times table.
What's 7 times 8?
- It's 56. - You're sane.
Your head's fine.
When Gook Young...
fell madly in love with a gold digger,
he said 3 times 3 was 8.
What's 8 times 7, then?
- It's 56. - Good.
You're fine.
Why would someone who's still sane...
fall for someone who wears cheap sneakers?
Girls who wear sparkly high heels...
must be all around you all the time.
I know, right?
Why did I forego girls who wear expensive heels...
and fall for a girl who wears cheap shoes?
The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree.
Your father...
ignored all the smart and pretty college girls...
to fall for your mother who thought that Gandhi...
was a Korean monk.
When you grow older and learn how the world works,
you'll see that high heels are better than sneakers.
You'll forget all about when you fell for...
cheap sneakers.
Just like that.
Just like Choi Hyun Joon.
With all his connections,
he could've easily tracked down your mum.
But all these years, he never did.
Welcome back.
How about you get changed?
He might find out...
that you've fallen for a lowly girl.
Do you like her that much?
Enough to exchange your expensive suit...
for a cheap jacket to blend into her surroundings?
I want to spend time with my family.
I'll have Mr Kang drive you home.
- Goodbye. - What?
Ji Tae.
Fortunately,
it wasn't what we feared.
Everything came back normal.
You can leave tomorrow...
No.
I fear for my health and my life.
Pardon?
I received my husband's kidney and it extended my life,
but you can't say I'm cured.
A transplanted kidney lasts about 10 to 15 years.
That's only a statistic.
A kidney can fail at any time.
So you could say I'm terminally ill.
Madam.
"Our staff will do their best,"
"but the family members,"
"especially you, Mr Choi, as her husband,"
"must do your best to help her relax."
"Shower her with care and attention."
"Another surgery..."
"could have drastic results."
Could you say that...
to my husband?
Honey.
Are the results back?
How ill is she?
I'm sorry to have to say this.
There are some causes for concern.
Is her body rejecting the kidney?
Her condition...
is not that serious yet, but...
What, then?
What can we do?
What must I do?
You and I will become a family in a month's time.
I told your mother at the sauna that...
I would like to become her daughter-in-law soon.
Your parents' wedding anniversary is next month.
I suggested we get married then.
Your mother looked overjoyed.
You should have...
been there to see her face.
Stop!
How... Why...
You can't pour fish sauce like it's water!
It's salty. It's so salty.
What's the fuss about?
What are you doing, you fool?
You said it's salty.
My goodness.
Isn't Eul pretty...
just like how you once were?
But she won't become like you.
I won't let her live the life you did.
She won't suffer...
or feel discriminated or belittled.
The lettuce tastes terrible.
Did I get a bad batch?
I won't let her run off like you did.
What's wrong with the lettuce you sold me?
You said they were the best, but they're falling apart.
Didn't I say I wouldn't buy from you if you lied again?
How dare they lie about food.
Whatever you say, I won't let her go.
I won't give up on her even if I die.
I'll do whatever I want from now on.
Why is it so quiet?
Did Young Ok kill him or something?
Did you hear everything?
You could hear from here, right?
Not everything,
but I heard most of it.
Joon Young may look like a top star,
but to be truthful, his mum never...
cooked him a warm meal whenever he came by.
All he gets is an earful of curses and complaints.
Why...
did he drift apart from his mother?
Don't even go there.
She expected him to become a prosecutor,
but he quit school to become a celebrity.
His mum lost her mind...
Ask Joon Young to tell you the rest.
What does your father do?
My mum's a single mother.
She had me when she was 22.
My father...
wasn't in the picture from the start.
When I was in high school,
she worked at a bar to pay for a tutor.
Then she got caught trying to bribe my teacher.
I couldn't stand going to school after that.
She used to peel fruit at a hostess bar.
At a picnic in middle school, she gave the teachers...
a box full of pieces of apple in all sorts of shapes.
That wounded her adolescent son more than anything.
She also stole something when I was in second grade.
It's because I said I wanted tangsuyuk.
We couldn't even afford rice.
Do you still think...
I'm out of your league?
Thanks for helping me relieve my upset stomach.
Bye.
Go home.
You just got back from a business trip.
What if you collapse, too?
I'll stay here.
I will stay...
beside your mother.
Ha Ru will be afraid all alone.
Go home.
Father.
Mister, do you want noodles?
(Father)
Hello?
I'm sorry, Ji Tae.
About what?
About everything.
I'll be good to you.
I promise.
You're doing fine as it is.
Please tell Jeong Eun that I thank her.
I owe her a lot.
Okay.
I'll tell her.
Good. Sleep well.
You too.
I only ordered two acorn jelly noodles.
I know. The rest of this is on the house.
- Why? - I heard you went from...
a national gold digger to Ms Bullet Bait.
Your parents didn't have you to take shots for someone.
- That's... - I'm sure you must have...
fallen for him at one point.
Instead, those two stars just used you.
Now eat up.
When you feel empty...
after being dumped, it's best to fill your belly.
Since you set it all out for me,
- I might as well eat. - Go on.
Tell me.
Were you dumped only by Hyun Woo and Joon Young?
Was there anyone else?
You see, when it rains, it pours.
I know.
You should lower your standards.
Who are you meeting today?
- Hyun Woo. - Who?
The Hyun Woo I know?
Yes.
Hey.
Some never get to even see a luxury car.
You let a luxury car drive away,
but a sedan still comes for you.
Did you order two noodles?
Yes.
(Manager Noh)
Your call cannot be connected. Please leave...
Where were you all day?
I bought gopchang, your favourite.
Gook Young, kneel.
Just me?
I'm too old to kneel.
The idea for the Joon Young and Yoo Na fraud...
came out of your head.
- Sir. - I'm sorry, Joon Young.
I should've run it by you first, but just know that...
I thought long and hard before going ahead.
If I expected to make even a cent out of it,
I'll scald Gook Young's fingers.
Sir, why mine? I didn't do anything.
You did well.
Did he just say I did well?
Yes.
Why?
I think he's gone crazy.
My goodness.
Look at the state of the noodles. What a waste.
Where's Hyun Woo? It's been over an hour.
He said he'd come.
- But he didn't. - I doubt he will tonight.
I think you just got rejected again.
Wait here.
I was going to ask him to hold me back.
What?
I don't care now. It's all his fault.
What do you mean?
I know.
No one would be in her right mind after that.
(Missed calls)
Hello?
Eul?
I didn't hear that. What did you say?
No, don't say it.
I'll come right over. Say it to my face.
You were sorely mistaken.
If you thought...
I would fall or give up or step aside...
over something like this,
then you were wrong.
Come at me with all you have.
I will never despair,
be sad,
or succumb.
(Uncontrollably Fond)