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What is he like?
He is energetic in all that he does.
CHO HYEONG-U, AGE 43, ADULT FILM DIRECTOR
He has a sense of justice, is cheerful...
Simply put, he's a great guy.
The door has been unlocked.
He's thoughtful,
and can't stand seeing others suffer.
I'm older than he is,
but he's so dependable that I want to rely on him
PARK CHUN-BOK, AGE 47, INSURANCE AND CAR SALESMAN
like a big brother.
AHN GUNG-CHEOL, AGE 45, CHIEF DIRECTOR OF SALES AT HIGH-FIVE CHICKEN
I don't know. I'd say he has every joy in life
that most people can't get even one of.
He gives his all to protect those joys.
JUNG JAE-HUN, AGE 45, DIRECTOR OF JUNGLIB UROLOGY CLINIC
He is hot-tempered,
but he'd never murder anyone.
He may lose his temper at times,
but he'd never kill anyone. Never.
He does see red sometimes,
but I doubt he killed him.
I'm sure he wanted to, but still.
Over here.
Gung-cheol.
-Darn it. -Gung-cheol. What now?
EPISODE 1: CONFESSION
What time did you get in?
Like 2 a.m.?
Or was it 3 a.m.?
I got home at 4 a.m.
Were you home late giving a new store business again?
What business?
I bought a few drinks out of an ethical obligation.
I said to take care of your health.
You used to never get drunk, but now you black out all the time.
Don't you think something's wrong?
I had a dream about myself falling again.
That's the third time this month.
Isn't that strange?
You're such a pro at changing the subject.
I must feel anxious or nervous psychologically.
Or perhaps it's an omen that I'm going to be wrapped up
in some huge case.
As a psychiatrist, what do you think?
If you want a consultation,
come to the hospital and request one.
You're so mean.
Are we strangers? I'm your husband. The man of the house!
More coffee.
Here you go.
-Dad. More milk for me. -Sure.
Okay.
Sure.
-Stop. -Okay.
The 1,000th store is having an event today, right?
Yes.
Gosh. The chairman keeps going around singing my praises.
I'm so embarrassed.
"This is all thanks to Mr. Ahn."
"We wouldn't have a 1,000th store if it weren't for Mr. Ahn."
"Mr. Ahn is a real treasure."
So? Is he giving you a bonus this time?
A bonus?
He didn't mention it.
Anyone can praise you with words. He should show you with action.
Saying it with words is showing me with action.
Who cares about getting a monetary reward?
A monetary reward
is just compensation for your efforts.
The chairman, who only praises you with his words,
and you, who work yourself to death but are satisfied with that praise,
are both irresponsible in my eyes.
What? Irresponsible?
A dad's image is important to a child.
But what? Irresponsible?
Do you want Yu-bin to think I'm irresponsible?
He already saw and learned from you.
That's why he's irresponsibly calm even if he's last in his class.
That's not being irresponsible, but optimistic and positive--
What's this? Are you going to work dressed like that?
What's wrong with it?
Your chest...
It's slit down to your bellybutton.
You can see everything. Are you seriously wearing this?
I told you. I have important plans at night.
Plans? What plans?
You're going to a host bar, right?
Why are you dressing like this to go there?
I don't want to look like I'm married.
You keep shocking me.
I barely let you go to a host bar,
but what? You don't want to look like you're married?
Change while I'm being nice.
You barely let me go?
Of course. What husband
would readily let his wife go to a host bar?
It's only because it's me, that I barely let you go.
Look here, Ahn Gung-cheol.
Did I ever complain to you when you used to go
to escort bars all the time?
I went for work, to take out clients.
I'm going for work too, to take out clients.
Did I say anything?
Just don't drink too much.
I hate it when you get sick.
Remember what I said before?
Pretend to wipe your mouth with a wet towel and spit it out.
Drink tea and pretend it's whiskey. Okay?
I'm not going to drink, so don't worry.
Jeong-hae. Can you please get changed?
What you're wearing is too revealing.
It's not a proper outfit for taking out a client.
-I'm running late. Bye. -Jeong-hae.
Jeong-hae. Ms. Nam Jeong-hae? Jeong-hae!
Honey.
Hey, Jeong-hae. Come here.
Jeong-hae.
-Jeong-hae! -I won't be late.
Jeong-hae! Nam Jeong-hae!
Are you really going to do this? Jeong-hae!
Dr. Ko already called.
The chairman has been lonely lately since she's turning 60 soon.
I'm sure she is.
That's why I booked a great spot for drinks.
"A great place"? Like where?
I'll text you the address. See you tonight.
Are you all right?
Yes. I'm fine.
There's a lot of traffic here.
There's no need for you to speed.
This road isn't just for cars.
And I believe you were also driving over the speed limit.
I have to get to work.
Call me if anything happens.
PSYCHIATRIST NAM JEONG-HAE
No.
We were both at fault.
Let's fix our respective problems if any arises.
I have to get to work too.
HIGH-FIVE CHICKEN
High-Five Chicken
wouldn't be here celebrating our 1,000th store
if it hadn't been for each and every one of you.
HIGH-FIVE CHICKEN 1,000TH STORE CELEBRATION PARTY
All of you are the biggest treasures of my life
and the biggest treasures of High-Five Chicken.
HIGH-FIVE CHICKEN 1,000TH STORE CELEBRATION PARTY
Sir.
What do you think? Wasn't it a bit lame?
Not at all. Your speech rocks, sir.
-Really? -Yes, sir.
Anyway, where's Mr. Ahn? Why isn't he here?
I believe he's at the 1,000th store.
-The 1,000th store? -Yes, sir.
Darn it. Why is he working hard all by himself?
-Best in this world. -Taste of paradise.
-The 1,000th store... -Is now open!
High-Five!
-Use up the day's ingredients if you can. -Yes, sir.
If there are any leftover ingredients,
seal them up tightly
-and keep them as fresh as you can. -Yes, sir.
-I'm sure you'll do a great job. -Of course, sir.
Looks great. Everything looks great.
Don't scare him too much.
Anyway, didn't you go to the celebration?
I'm not the partying type.
I see.
-Keep up the good work. -Yes, sir.
-Goodbye, sir. -He's leaving.
-Go. -Get back to work.
Go.
Goodbye, then.
Thank you for always giving us so much help.
We promise to repay you for your kindness.
Goodness, don't say that, ma'am.
Thank you so much, Mr. Ahn.
Sure.
I'm so thrilled that I got to work again.
After I was forced to retire, I spent the last few years
sitting by the Han River
sighing my life away.
HAJUNG CITY
Hey, Gung-cheol.
Are you getting off work soon?
I'm near City Hall. Should we head over together?
Hey. That sounds great.
Yes.
I'm off soon.
Call me when you're nearby. Okay. All right.
It has been forever.
He isn't even human!
What? I'm not even human?
Then what am I? A beast?
PSYCHIATRIST NAM JEONG-HAE
Even beasts are better than you!
Because of you,
my skin sags even after I get Botox!
Because of you, I can't digest food even if I take antacids!
Did you hear what he said?
You two
aren't doing anything I asked you to do.
I told you many times
to only think of good memories.
But you only bring up bad memories
and say things to hurt each other
during the entire counseling session.
If you hurt each other again even before the other wounds heal,
of course, they get infected.
Do you wish the infection would heal?
Or do you wish to have it cut out after it rots?
Mr. Lee Jae-min.
Do I give you indigestion?
Then I'm sure you'll take more medicine today.
You said beasts are better than me. You must be thrilled to live with one.
-Goodness, this is frustrating. -My gosh!
NAMSEO HOSPITAL
Are you going to take antacids again?
-Are you? -Why do you care?
Ms. Ji Myeong-suk.
Ms. Ji Myeong-suk?
Yes.
YEONGANG UNIVERSITY NAMSEO HOSPITAL
It has been a while, Jeong-hae.
I saw your name and wondered if it was you.
-Well... -Take a seat.
Okay.
Her file.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR DEPRESSION, JI MYEONG-SUK
You're in the early stages of depression.
I told you to collect those taxes. Why haven't you done it yet?
Mr. Chun.
Did you take a bribe from people on this list?
Goodness, sir. How can you say such nonsense?
It's nonsense, isn't it?
If you know it's nonsense, why aren't you doing your job?
You just need to collect what we need to collect in time.
Why didn't you do that and get us into this trouble?
The defaulter is divorced on paper.
-Goodness. -I'm sorry.
"I'm sorry. I apologize." That's all you ever say.
Stop saying those things
and just collect those taxes. Those taxes!
You just want to play the good guy. You drive me--
My blood pressure's spiking.
I apologize.
No, forget it.
Make a list of delinquents and turn it in before you leave today.
And if you don't collect those in a month,
don't be surprised if you're last in the next performance review.
My goodness.
If you don't want to do your job, just quit and open a chicken place.
MAN-SIKKIE
Hey, Man-sik.
Hey, Gung-cheol.
Gosh, I'm so sorry.
Something just came up at work. I think I'll run late.
You aren't here yet, are you?
What? Something just came up for me too.
Let's meet at O.W. later.
Okay, then. Should we do that?
They can't do anything here without me.
Sure. Of course, I know that.
Okay, then. I'll see you later.
All right. Okay.
OUTLAWS OF THE WILDERNESS
Hey, cheers. Cheers.
-Wait, what? -Cheers.
Pour me a drink too.
-Stop that. -Just one more drink.
-Come on. -Don't do that.
It's no joke.
Are you sleeping there?
Yes, I'm staying here tonight.
My gosh, you surprised me.
Finally. My wife is spending the night at the hot spring.
Yes!
Really?
Hey, I'm going to party all night. You have to party with me.
Okay? Especially you, Gung-cheol.
You can't bail on us again, okay?
Why are you picking on me?
It's not like I want to leave.
I'd love to party all night,
but my body can't keep up anymore, punk.
Hey, I finally got my freedom after six long years.
Can't you party with your friend all night long?
-Is our friendship worth so little? -If I die partying,
will the government give us a Friendship Pension?
In that case, I'll party all night.
Friendship Pension Insurance? That sounds good.
I'll pitch it at the meeting.
So? What do you want to do all night long?
I don't know.
But does that matter?
Whatever we do, we'll be together. That's what matters. Am I wrong?
Okay. Cheers.
-Yes. Cheers. -Okay.
Here. You too. Cheers.
-I'm good. -Okay.
-Okay. Cheers! -Okay.
Look at him.
Is he that happy about his wife not coming home?
He should just get divorced then. He'll be alone every night.
Like getting divorced is easy?
You need to be successful to get divorced.
-Sir. You come here often. -Who is that?
I'm a regular.
So am I. How about a drink among regulars?
-Okay. -That's why I got divorced.
Not only did he cheat all the time,
but he also didn't care if they were pretty or hot.
If it was a woman he had never met before,
he'd hit on her and be all over her.
I was afraid I'd die first
from rage.
-My gosh. -Drink.
You golf, right?
No. I started but I quit.
Oh no.
There's someone I want you to meet,
who's crazy about golf.
We're golfing one weekend next month.
Practice hard and join us.
-Madam Chairman, who is it? -What?
Introduce us too.
-Yes, please. -I'll set something up for you two
another time, okay?
-Do you mean it? -Yes.
Anyway, there's a professorship opening at the hospital.
You applied, right?
I did.
That person may be able to help.
Hey, Gung-cheol.
Hey. You're late.
-Sorry. -Hey.
-Did you eat? -Yes, I ate.
Are you that busy even now?
How are you busier than I am? I have two jobs.
I am a bit.
He works for the nation, that's why.
Eat up.
Thank you.
I'm so hungry.
Is someone chasing you? We won't take your food, so eat slowly.
Shall I?
Man-sik does love fishcake soup.
-Have this too. -Thanks.
Hey. What happened to your face?
Are you sick?
No, I'm not sick.
You look worse.
I told you to take care of your skin, old man.
Look at all those wrinkles.
Now I want raisins.
Fine. I wish I were a fishcake in a soup.
I'm turning 50 soon, but my child is only 7.
My bank account is almost empty.
My immature wife keeps whining about bags.
Am I making money to live,
or living to make money?
But you're one of the lucky ones.
So many people your age are forced to retire
and get sick and die.
Do you call that comforting?
Chin up.
People live to 100 now. You're 50. You're still young.
The owner of our 1,000th store is in his 60s,
and he is so full of vigor.
I envy you more than anyone.
You're a chief director at a top company,
your wife is a successful doctor...
If you envy anyone, it should be Jae-hun more than Gung-cheol.
He's a successful doctor
and divorced.
When you put it that way, you're the happiest guy in the world.
You can bum around and not work, but your rich wife
-provides for you. -Why you...
-Cutie pie. -Stop it.
I guess I'm the only one who's miserable.
Sure. You've been miserable for a very long time.
That's right. You'll find happiness soon.
You will.
Will I find happiness too?
When I can't do that?
What's "that"?
Guys.
Actually, I...
I...
I can't get it up even if I take a pill.
Sir, can I get some more broth?
-Do you want a broth refill? -Yes.
Sure.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Do you understand me?
I feel very lonely nowadays.
Everything hurts and cramps up.
But I'm very excited about tonight.
I'm glad.
I can't drink alone. Do you want some?
No, not tonight.
-No? Then how about some water? -Sure.
-We need to make a toast. -Of course.
-Let's make a toast. -Cheers.
Here's to Dr. Nam.
Cheers.
Gosh.
That's sweet.
If you're done speaking, should I bring in the guys?
The king of stamina, Jun.
I'll melt your frozen body and heart
with my warmth. I'm the hot man,
Heon.
I'm sweeter than chocolate.
Sweet man, Kang.
Million twenty one, million twenty two, million twenty three.
I'm the human power bank, Min.
That is all. They are our aces.
So? Should I send in the next players?
What? Why don't we just go with them?
-What do you think? -Sounds good.
-King of stamina. -Yes?
Come here.
Then I'll go with the sweet man.
My blood sugar level has been low.
Then I'll have to go with the power bank.
My battery is depleted.
Sit here.
Hold on. Then our hot man should sit
next to Dr. Nam.
Okay.
Wait. if you can't get her hot and heavy tonight,
you don't get a tip.
I'll keep that in mind.
-Okay. Let's have some fun tonight. -Definitely.
-Pour me a drink. -Okay.
How old are you?
Okay, then. Enjoy yourselves.
Let me know if you need anything.
Okay.
-Want me to feed you? -Goodness.
-Here. -Thank you.
So what happened?
What else?
I got kicked out of the bedroom.
You got kicked out? I totally misjudged her.
She's so mean. That's cruel.
Think about how she must have felt.
Eun-sil did nothing wrong.
It's all my fault. It's my fault, mine.
That's why I told you to take care of your health.
I said to work out.
When do I have time to work out?
I don't have enough time to make money.
-Let's go hiking! -Oh my gosh.
Hey. Did you have a dream? Why the sudden hiking?
Well... You said we should take care of our health.
Nothing is better for your lower body than hiking.
What good will a strong lower body do you?
You can't even cheat.
Will it really help your lower body?
-Will it really? -Yes.
When should we go? How about this Saturday?
I can't.
It's Jeong-hae's birthday tomorrow.
I'm sending Yu-bin to his friend's.
I'm going to service Jeong-hae all night long tomorrow.
That's right. Jeong-hae's birthday was around now.
What about Sunday then?
It'll probably be too hard, right?
Although it'll probably be too hard since I'll be up all night tomorrow
if it's for Chun-bok's lower body...
I'll sacrifice my body. Let's go.
-Shall we? -Thanks! Thanks, Gung-cheol!
No need to thank me. Here's to the Five's first hike.
Let's make a toast.
Okay! Fly, fly, Phoenix!
-Fly! -Fly!
-Phoenix!
Phoenix!
Hey. So we're going hiking on Sunday.
Get in.
What?
Tonight...
Let's party with those girls.
Thank you for today.
My pleasure. Thank you for coming.
Please take good care of them.
Don't worry. Get home safely.
Wait. Your treatment isn't over, so come by when you have time.
Okay, I will.
There's someone I want you to meet,
who's crazy about golf.
We're golfing one weekend next month.
Practice hard and join us.
NEW SPACE GOLF CLUB
Is there anything fun?
It's so boring.
NEW SPACE GOLF CLUB
Goodness, it has been a while, Ms. Nam.
I'm here to practice.
Are you going to picking it up again? Good call.
We have a great pro.
He's quite an eye candy too.
-One second. -Sure.
I need Mr. Joo here.
He'll be here soon.
It's her.
Sit down, will you?
Let's all drink. Please?
Let's all drink and have fun. Please?
Why are you doing this so close to home?
Are you trying to get yourself killed?
I don't care even if I die.
If I can grab a drink with those girls, I'll gladly die with no regrets.
Don't you know your wife?
You're not the only one who'll die. She'll kill all of us.
Stop whining and pull yourself together!
My gosh. What are friends for?
People even grant the wishes of the dead.
I finally got my day of freedom after six years.
Don't you feel bad for me?
Hey, he's desperate.
I'd just do it for him.
Yes, Hyeong-u isn't usually like this.
He must like them a lot.
Look at his nose.
I can't believe you people.
If you want to party that badly, here we go.
Okay. Rock-paper-scientist
looks at the ant's anus, then the dog sings
MSG tastes awesome! Awesome!
-Yes! -One more time.
Please? One more time.
-One more time. -Why? You wanted to party. You go.
Hey. You know that I'm shy, contrary to how I look.
Chun-bok.
Hey.
Okay, fine. Fine. In that case,
one of you come with me. Chun-bok, come with me.
No way.
Two minutes went by. Go if you want to, or don't.
I'll be back.
Hurry up and go.
What's with you? Are you insane?
-That seriously happened. -Drink up.
Cheers!
Excuse me.
Let's go out and grab a drink. It's on us.
It's okay. You old men can hang out by yourselves.
I'm not old. Don't call me an old man.
What's he saying?
I know this place that makes killer grilled eel.
Let's go there, play games, and--
We're not interested, so just go.
Darn it. I just lost my appetite.
There. I just found your appetite.
-No way. -It tastes great.
You kept looking over at us and smiled.
Old man.
Did you say we smiled at you?
Unbelievable.
What now?
I can't believe them.
Wow, this is unbelievable.
Old man, we weren't smiling
because of you and your friends. We were smiling at Park Bo-geon.
Don't you know him? Park Bo-geon?
-What? -Unbelievable. This is so annoying.
You're way too delusional.
-What is this? -What's he saying?
Just go.
-So annoying. -Unbelievable.
-I'm sorry. -What's his problem?
I can't believe his nerve at that age.
He's coming back.
-Yes. -Right.
They weren't smiling at us.
What?
They were smiling at him.
WANT TO GRAB A DRINK WITH BO-GEON?
Darn you, jerk.
What are we doing here?
Let's go.
Hey, watch your heads.
Man, Gung-cheol.
WATCH YOUR HEAD.
-You should be careful. -Watch your heads.
Look at this. It's written on the door frame.
Why would we look at them?
You pay, man.
Look at them.
Unbelievable.
-Gosh. -Not in their wildest dreams.
My gosh.
OUTLAWS OF THE WILDERNESS
Here's your dish.
Sir, we're leaving.
OUTLAWS OF THE WILDERNESS
Darn it.
Who would eat this disgusting food?
Hey, are you the owner? Are you insane?
It's fresh out of the fryer.
What is this, man?
And you ask for 20 dollars for this?
Are you disrespecting us?
-Let's go. -Let's just go.
He'll calm down. Don't worry about him.
Hey, they have tattoos. Think this through.
Should I call the police?
If you don't like this dish, I'll exchange it for another one.
You should go first.
-Don't do it. -Do you think we're pushovers?
You eat this darned dish, man.
My gosh!
Just go. Let's just leave.
Darn it. What is this?
Bring me that dish!
Hey, man.
What are you doing?
What is he doing?
What?
Gung-cheol!
Darn you!
Gosh, I have flip-flops on. Man.
-You! -Darn it.
Hey, take this!
You!
A group fight? Seriously?
Pull down your shirt. Okay? Stop scratching.
Fix your clothes and put your shoes on.
I can't believe old men like you did this in your own neighborhood.
I won't settle. Bite me!
They won't settle for anything, so we're doing this by the law.
-You should... -I think I'll be late tonight.
be ready to sleep here tonight.
-Darn it. -You did this to us.
Excuse me.
-Officer. -What?
Tomorrow is
my precious and beloved wife's
birthday.
She's 40 and 5 years old.
-Goodness. Congratulations. -Thank you. Thank you, sir.
-So? What? -Pardon?
Could you just let me go?
-I'll leave, then... -I can't hear you. Speak up.
come back in two days.
You can't do that here.
-No, I know I can't. -My gosh.
Are you kidding me?
Officer, I'm not joking. I'm dead serious.
I made a reservation at a high-profile restaurant two months ago.
I'll leave, then come back in two days.
Just come back here, man.
If you have a Taser, use it on him.
Stop talking nonsense and sit down!
-Sit down. -Officer, I mean it. I'll really--
-I'll really come back-- -You jerks!
Who did this? Who messed with my boys?
Was it you? You?
I'm going to pluck out that jerk's eye,
and shoot pool with it.
-Hello, Boss! -Look at them.
I can't believe this nonsense.
Do you think you're a punching bag?
Who was it? Who did this?
-What? -You?
Hey, look at him.
Look at this guy. Hey.
I can't believe this.
Hey, did you all mess with my boys?
If you're so far along in age,
you should sit at home and do breathing exercises.
What do you think you're doing?
What now? Hey! Do you all want to die?
Let me see your faces. Old man, lift your head.
-Raise your head unless you want to die. -Heads up.
Old man, lift up your head.
What? Wait.
Aren't you Dr. Jung Jae-hun, the urologist?
Goodness, please get up.
No, just kill us.
You're the man who gave me a new life and new hope.
But my immature boys
didn't know and made a huge mistake.
Get down, you punks.
We're sorry!
Goodness, things happen in life.
I'm sure Dr. Jung wouldn't want you to do this.
Right, doctor?
Don't do this. Please stand up. This isn't very cool.
I'm sorry.
Please excuse us, then.
Goodbye.
-Later. -Yes, sir.
Stop that.
Doctor!
What did he mean when he said you gave him a new life and new hope?
I gave him an enlargement surgery.
It means his gloomy life is now full of sunlight.
-I see. -You bring sunlight into their lives,
but what's with your pee pressure?
You can't scratch your own back.
You of all people shouldn't criticize my pee pressure.
-Hyeong-u. -What?
If you ever say you want to drink with other women again,
-I'll kill you. -You're leaking.
-Man. -I get it. Stop saying that.
Should I say yes 100 times?
-Yes. -Hey, guys, quiet down.
I can't focus.
Gosh, he reminds me of my youthful days.
Were you ever young?
Darn you.
Back when I was his age, I never took a leak outside.
I ended up making a huge puddle.
-Don't take too long. -Darn it.
I once fainted because I got splashed with my own pee.
Why didn't you catch a bird with your pee?
Hey, man. Hey, didn't I tell you?
Back in my heyday,
I took down a wild boar in a mountain nearby.
Stop that.
Man-sik. Man-sik?
By any chance, did you just laugh at me?
That's cold. Stop it.
What's wrong with you?
Hey, take this!
That's cold!
What are you doing?
Swinging hard won't make the ball go farther.
Hold it.
Don't lift your right leg.
Keep your weight on your waist, and practice swinging naturally.
Remember what you just did.
Then you'll get much better.
Just tell me what to do. I can understand.
It's more effective to teach through action
than with words.
Also, I don't have any ulterior motives, so don't worry.
I heard you opened up the 1,000th store.
-Congratulations. -Thanks.
The 100th store feels like just yesterday.
Gosh, I'm so deeply moved.
Gung-cheol, you're awfully cool.
You're my friend, but I sometimes look up to you.
Why are you saying that? By any chance,
-do you need some money? -I'm serious.
You make things happen once you set your mind to it.
That's really tough to do.
Thanks, but you're making me cringe. Stop it.
Should we sit for a while?
-Should we? -Okay.
Is everything okay at work?
Of course. Nothing big ever happens.
It's always the same for civil servants.
Is Su-a doing well?
Yes. Gosh, she's amazing.
She was top of her class again last semester.
-Again? -Yes.
Really? You must be proud of her.
It must be tough for her to do that all alone in Canada.
Seriously, I am so very jealous of you.
I'm so glad she didn't take after me.
Gung-cheol.
Yes?
Actually, I...
I have a confession to make.
"A confession"?
Actually, I...
I actually...
Goodness, hello.
Hello.
-Hello. -Hello.
Right, today is your drinking day.
Yes, we were having a chat
before we go home.
You two look great together.
I had a friend of 40 years,
but he passed away last year.
Nothing is ever fun ever since he passed.
My life feels so empty, it kills me.
My life is just...
My goodness. I went a bit too far again.
Have a great time.
-Thank you. -All right.
Goodbye.
What's your confession?
Oh, no. It's nothing.
It's not nothing. Tell me.
Tell me already.
I forgot.
-Seriously? Hey. -I'm serious. Stop it.
-Are you kidding me? I'm coming in. -Stop it.
I'm coming for you.
-I'm coming for you! -That hurts.
-Come here. -I really... I really forgot.
-Goodness. -I'll tell you when I remember.
Darn it, man.
-Hey. -My gosh.
-Are you all right? -Let me go.
Stop being so lame.
Bye.
Gung-cheol.
Did you remember?
Tell Jeong-hae I said happy birthday.
All right, man. Okay.
Bye.
-See you on Sunday. -Go.
Goodness, man.
Bye, Man-sik.
Goodbye.
Sorry.
Did I wake you?
You're late.
Yes, right. It's our drinking day.
We have to send Su-a's tuition by the end of this month.
Right.
It's due already?
Okay.
Honey.
Should we have a drink?
Have you ever seen me drink?
Wash up and go to sleep.
Okay. All right.
Why don't you try reaching out first?
Dad!
Why did she drink so much?
I thought she was sleeping over.
She reaks.
She must have drunk with Auntie Chun-ja on Bukhansan.
Why did they go to Bukhansan? Weren't they going to a hot spring?
I have no idea.
She was like this by the time she called.
-Put me down! -Anyway,
I did my part, so the rest is on you.
Hey.
Okay, thanks.
-Thanks! -Whatever.
-My big son. -Let's go to bed.
My big son. Give me a kiss.
I missed you so much all day long.
We're home now, so let's drink a little more.
You're wasted already.
-Go to bed. -Let's drink.
Can't you do that little thing for me?
Hey. Drinks...
Just two drinks.
No? Okay? Four then. Four drinks.
Can't you do that little thing for me?
Honey, are you sleeping?
Honey.
So? You'll cram learning golf in a month?
I just have to look like I play.
Is that sleazy pro doing well?
Mr. Ko quit.
I guess he got fired.
The new pro is pretty good looking.
But he's kind of rude. He's not like the kids these days.
How do I put it?
He's very defensive.
He looks young, but he looks like his scars run deep.
So?
Did that young kid with deep scars steal your heart?
If he steals anything, it would be my body, not my heart.
Jeong-hae. Are you trying to get me upset?
How was the party? Was it fun?
Of course, it was.
Did you have fun at the host bar?
Of course, I did.
You're so honest.
You went to do business,
but you had fun instead of business?
The person doing the wining and dining
has to have fun so the recipient can have fun.
That's what a pro does.
Yes, ma'am. The pro, Ms. Nam Jeong-hae.
So? Did you truly have fun and obtain what you set out to obtain?
I'm not sure. I'll have to see.
It was fun, but sadly,
there wasn't anyone better than you.
Is that right?
It's not easy to find someone with looks like mine.
It's just that I've gotten older.
Show me a guy with as good a torso-to-legs ratio
as this body of mine.
That is why my nickname was "Perfect Ratio."
Right? It was impossible to find.
Man-sik says he looks up to me.
Do you know how cool it is
to have a friend say that to you?
Yes, you are
very cool.
-Really? -Let's go to sleep.
Then...
In light of that,
should we do it?
It's okay.
-Jeong-hae. -What?
Jeong-hae.
What?
-Stop it! -Jeong-hae.
Stop it! Wait!
I can't.
It's Jeong-hae's birthday tomorrow.
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SLIDE SHOW
PROFESSOR NAM JEONG-HAE
Good morning.
PROFESSOR NAM JEONG-HAE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Is it good?
Cut.
I told you over and over that's not it.
Look at this. Read the personal direction.
"Eats quickly like she's starving, enjoying the food." See that?
You don't look starved.
You look like it tastes gross.
I'm not hungry, so how can I be starved?
She's driving me mad.
Listen, just minutes ago,
you made love with a lot of passion.
So you should be hungry.
Exactly. Why must I be hungry?
After making passionate love,
I like to appreciate it. I told you that's how I am.
She's driving me mad.
Who cares what you like to do?
The director says to enjoy the food, so enjoy it!
Did you just yell at me?
You must not know this,
but I didn't want to do this,
but I agreed only because Mr. Jung begged so desperately.
But you yell at me?
How dare you yell at me?
Of all the...
"MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND"
Hey. Forget it. Get lost. Okay?
I... I won't film this with someone like you.
Get lost, you brat!
What? Brat? Are you done, punk?
What? Punk? Are you insane?
Yes, I'm done. What will you do about it?
I won't do it!
How dare you hit me?
-I refuse to work with you first! -No, I refuse to do this!
-You're no actress! -What?
-You have such a big head! -Of all the...
-You're no actress! -I'm speechless.
You call yourself a doctor?
Who said you can do that operation?
I don't know what this is about,
but please let go.
What are you doing? Let go, and talk it out.
Our director did nothing wrong.
Let go of me!
What do you mean, he did nothing wrong?
He's already girl-crazy as is.
But how... How could you make it bigger?
Are you trying to make me a widow?
Get out!
Let go of me! Get your hands off of me!
I'm not done!
Your... Your bag.
I'm not done!
I'm speechless.
Take a look.
Not bad.
It's nice. It came out nicely.
-Yes. -They all look good.
-They do. -But
don't you have something more modern
and livelier than these?
Something that makes you happy just by looking at it.
Like my babe. Okay?
Yes. We have a few of the latest models on our roof.
Why didn't you tell me that sooner?
You should've taken me there first.
Hey. Is this your first day on the job?
-Is it? -My apologies, sir.
If you'll wait a minute, I'll go get the keys.
Hello. What... What happened?
He said he felt like he owed you too much,
and wanted to get used to frying chicken
and practiced all night, and...
I'm... I'm so sorry.
CHUN MAN-SIK, HAJUNG CITY
Look.
TAX COLLECTION DEPARTMENT 3
Did I tell you to steal? Did I?
Did I tell you to mug someone?
I'm telling you to receive what we are owed.
Why can't you do that simple thing?
Darn it!
I'm so angry. I can't handle it!
That's how most middle-aged men are.
They work harder than anyone else,
but they feel more defeat than victory.
And a sense of defeat often leads to a sense of shame.
The wife is the person who gives him strength.
No.
It should be the wife.
Myeong-suk.
Are you the type
to give Man-sik strength when he's struggling,
or are you the type to turn a blind eye?
Or
are you the type that isn't interested in Man-sik's life at all?
Namseo Hospital
Please, get in.
Stop it.
Are you working tomorrow too?
Yes.
You should try to take weekends off.
Many patients can make it only on the weekends.
I'm just worried that you'll get sick.
How long until we get there?
Let's see. At this speed, about half an hour?
Take a nap if you're tired.
Okay, I will.
Wake me up when we get there.
Okay.
MENU
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO
It's a rainy Friday night.
A Friday night when a corner of our hearts ache.
I'm sure many of you are reminded of your first love on nights like this.
Here's a song that will tug at the heartstrings of middle-aged men.
Here you go.
Yoon Jong-shin's "Seeing you off".
♫ I feel like you'll come back to me ♫
♫ I watch you until I can't see you anymore ♫
♫ I will not change a thing ♫
♫ I will keep everything exactly as it is now ♫
♫ So that if you ♫
♫ Suddenly return ♫
♫ You'll feel right at home ♫
♫ Anytime, anywhere is good with me ♫
♫ If you would come to me ♫
♫ I ask myself not to change ♫
♫ No matter how tired ♫
♫ I may get ♫
At that very moment I dreamed of happiness
while watching my wife sleep,
my friend
was dying painfully.
Holding onto a secret
more frightening than death.
Is that why?
The rain seemed unusually sickening.
It emanated a strong stench.
After that day, when life and death revolved about each other,
a crack started to form
in my previously-solid life.
♫ Fly, fly phoenix ♫
APRIL, 1995, YEONGANG UNIVERSITY
Fly!
FRESHMAN WELCOME EVENT OF 1995
Fly!
-Phoenix! -Fly, phoenix!
Charge!
YEONGANG UNIVERSITY THEATER CLUB PHOENIX RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS
No.
-Perhaps a crack in my life -Thank you.
-formed during college. -Really?
It may have been when I first saw
-Jeong-hae. -Come this way.
I'm telling you.
Thank you.
Why are you following me?
Stop it.
Hello.
Hello. You're a freshman, right?
Hey.
Hello. You're a freshman, right?
We're a theater club called "Phoenix."
Are you interested in--
Wait.
So... Why don't you join our theater club
and cast aside all the pain
and freely pursue your dreams?
You won't regret it.
Please come. I'll be waiting.
Phoenix.
They're coming.
Hello. We're a theater club called "Phoenix."
Are you interested in theater?
What's this? Phoenix?
-A theater club? -Hey.
Let's join.
I don't want to. Join by yourself.
What do you mean? We should do it together.
I bet there are many cute guys.
Phoenix.
What's your name? Let's begin!
Ji-yeong, two.
Ji-yeong. Hyeong-u, three.
Hyeong-u. Chun-bok, four.
Chun-bok. Gung-cheol, two.
Gung-cheol. Jeong-hae, three.
Jeong-hae. Jae-hun, one.
Jae-hun. Man-sik, two.
Man-sik. Hae-suk, four.
Drink!
Will anyone drink for me?
Me!
-Me! -I'll drink for you!
Me!
-Me! -Me. I didn't drink enough.
-I didn't drink enough. -Sit down.
You have me.
-Okay. -She's coming.
-It's me. -No, it's me.
Gung-cheol, you drink it.
Punk. Darn it.
Darn it.
Drink it.
What?
Applause!
Nice!
YEONGANG UNIVERSITY THEATER CLUB PHOENIX
Wish!
-Wish! -My wish is--
Wish!
Sub by ®iQIYI Graceful Friends - JTBC
Synced by ParkMinYoung℠
ELEGANT FRIENDS
If I tell you to live for Man-sik's sake,
it would be too cliched, right?
I realized that I don't ever want to live like Man-sik did.
So how are you going to live?
It's been a while, Nam Jung-hae.
How are you here?
That's Hae-sook, right?
Hae-sook.
I'm going to find out
what he was doing behind my back.
What he was up to.
Goong-chul.
Why do you think I came here?