01x08 - Episode 8

[bunniefuu]

You'll be lonely all your life

and die alone on the street somewhere.

That's my dream.

Being sprawled out on the street dying,

as I gaze up at the dazzling blue sky.

It really is my dream.

Go ahead and punch me then.

You made her leave?

Couldn't stand her…

3 YEARS AGO, WINTER

…going on and on

about wanting to be a mom?

You think I let her go because I love her?

Didn't you?

Please, Bong-suk. That's bullshit.

You hold onto love,

you don’t just let it go.

Some people might.

No. Love and attachment

are directly proportional.

When you don't care,

you don't hold onto them.

You just leave them…

because it's easy to.

MR. PLANKTON

Ow! Hey!

f*cking hell!

- Hey, stop!

- Hey! f*ck!

- You're trashing my place!

- Hey!

- That was expensive.

- f*ck.

You lunatics! You're wrecking the place.

Stop wreaking havoc! Will you--

Get off me! For f*ck's sake!

Damn it, cut it out! Hey!

You as*h*le! You f*cking b*stard!

I can't believe it.

How could you do this to me? You jerk!

f*ck.

Die! Just die, you as*h*le!

- Hey! Stop!

- Damn you!

It's not what you f*cking think!

- What brought you here?

- Two buses.

- I mean, why are you here?

- Why are you here?

- Who's that woman?

- That's Bong-suk. She's 40.

- Hey!

- What?

Damn it.

- That's my last one.

- Here.

Don't you remember me?

We met a few times at his errand house.

- Let's go.

- Who am I talking to?

Stop imposing on her.

She's just some old landlady.

He's not imposing when he's in my arms.

What about your dad search?

Why are you fooling around with a cougar?

Come on, let's go.

Hey, I'm only 12 years older than him.

And look who's talking.

You almost married a sugar daddy.

Hey, you told her about that?

We talk about everything together.

- Bong-suk.

- Yes, baby?

Give it a rest.

You brat.

- Let's go.

- What? Okay.

Hey, is your nose okay?

I hope it doesn't get infected.

We could go to a pharmacy.

I searched all over the city to find you.

And when I finally found you

and saw you like that, I just lost it.

Get in.

Where are we headed?

Where are we going then?

- Please take her to Wanju.

- All right. Sure.

Hey, Hae Jo!

So why did you bother

bringing that back to me?

You said you took pity on it

because it was abandoned.

So I gave it back.

What's the issue?

Is that all?

What else would there be?

You were worried about me

and missed me like crazy.

The shoe was just an excuse.

You think I don't know you?

Well, clearly, you don't.

If I was worried

and missing you like crazy,

I wouldn't have waited two weeks

just to drop it off and leave.

I would've brought you with me

even if I'd had to climb over the wall.

I simply returned something you loved.

It has nothing to do with my feelings.

Please, Jae-mi.

Don't mistake kindness for affection.

You're so desperate for affection

it makes you look pathetic.

You're right.

I am pathetic and desperate for affection.

I've fallen for all your tricks,

let you drag me around,

and even followed you here like an idiot.

Because I missed you so much,

and I'm still crazy about you.

So what?

What's wrong with that?

It's exhausting.

It's definitely been easier alone.

Honestly, we have fun,

but we've always had bad luck.

You even got stabbed, you know.

- It was an accident--

- Why do you think it happened?

An unfortunate girl

and an unlucky guy were together.

We attract all the universe's misery.

Are you saying that…

I make you even more miserable?

You've said the same.

Misery is contagious, like a virus.

So,

let's just go our separate ways

and stop wrecking each other's lives.

For a happier future.

Goodbye.

Man, what a relief.

Like finally taking a huge dump

after being backed up.

That means you shat all over her.

Am I meant to feel happy or sorry for you?

Hug me.

Dumbass. Stop acting so tough.

Come here.

Goodness me.

Bong-suk.

Yes?

I'm an as*h*le.

Not just any as*h*le. A giant one.

f*ck.

A huge as*h*le.

Do you still think

you can't let someone go if you love them?

No.

I was wrong.

It's because you love them…

that sometimes…

you have to let them go.

As forecast, despite the fall weather

cooling off the subtropical heat,

the metropolitan area continues

to experience sudden, heavy downpours.

Currently, we expect over 350 millimeters

of rainfall in the afternoon and…

It's too loud. Turn it off.

Turn your mind off instead.

It's not like you can undo what you said.

If you're outdoors--

What the f*ck?

Even if what you said hurt her,

she wouldn't still be

out in the rain like an idiot.

Like I f*cking care.

It's because of all the sex offenders

on the loose around here.

- They blast the sirens to scare them.

- sh*t.

I knew he wouldn't last 30 minutes.

What the hell?

Sir, let's go.

f*ck.

HAE JO ERRAND HOUSE

What are you doing here?

I waited for you out there for a while,

but you never came back.

So I thought

you might come looking for me here.

See?

I was right.

So this place will be gone by next week?

Yeah.

Good thing I came today, then.

Why?

I found something really valuable.

Kkari already sold off

anything worth a dime.

What was it?

Something you gave me.

Damn, it's completely burnt.

- What are you making?

- Seaweed soup.

It's my birthday today.

MY BIRTHDAY

NOVEMBER - MY BIRTHDAY

DECEMBER - MY BIRTHDAY

Your birthday this month is today.

I just need to season it. Have a seat.

Hey!

This is balsamic.

Well, I'll just balance it

with a little green plum syrup.

You have a seat. Give me three minutes.

DELICIOUS SEAWEED SOUP

How could they have the nerve

to list the day I was abandoned

as my birthday?

I mean, are you sh1tting me?

Every year, you have to celebrate

on the worst day of your life.

That's emotional abuse.

I'll keep choosing my own birthday.

Still, 12 birthdays a year

is a little excessive.

You abuse me 12 times a year

by making me eat your soup.

Does that explain the instant packets?

I promise I'll find out

your actual birthday, no matter what.

So please do this once a year--

What is this?

A birthday gift.

Couple's rings? No way!

Yes, I made them

out of a lightning rod that got struck.

A lightning rod?

On your birthday last month,

you said not knowing your date of birth

made you feel unlucky.

But,

bad luck can strike anywhere,

like lightning.

And lightning

never strikes the same place twice.

So don't ever leave my side.

From now on,

I'll protect you from the lightning.

Okay.

How about we go get your teeth cleaned

for your birthday?

I just love it!

Do you think

early menopause struck me like lightning

because I threw my ring away?

Your misfortune ends here.

From now on,

I'll take all the lightning strikes.

I'll never let you go again.

Hey, are you okay?

How are we supposed to do the ceremony

with the heir in that state?

He's clearly unwell.

You can't expect him to be well.

Goodness, my back.

The girl he almost married

just got kicked out.

It would be weird if he were totally fine.

Hey, I've got this. You should rest.

We're celebrating you

winning this year's presidential award.

Don’t you think she deserves a break?

Hush now.

I'm the clan heir's mother.

I should do it.

By the way, about the prayers.

Why don't we have Heung do it?

We're sharing news

of my achievement with our ancestors.

Wouldn't it be better

if my own son did it?

Goodness.

Shall we take a look

at the clan heir's first prayer?

"On this fine day,

I kneel and offer this prayer

to the gods of heaven and earth."

"We're celebrating a lady

who's a role model for our nation

and an honor to our family,

who founded Heung's Kitchen,

where she fosters talented individuals."

"I miss and deeply yearn for Jo Jae-mi."

"Oh, my dear Jae-mi, where are you?"

"Thoughts of you consume me."

"I see you in my dreams.

I see you when I'm awake…"

Oh, you little…

You…

Hey…

Listen, h*-ja.

Are you sure Heung is going to be okay?

The thing is,

he and I went to the market

to get food for the ceremony.

Oh my goodness! Look who it is!

If it isn't Mr. Newlywed.

Enough chitchat, lady.

Aren't you here to do business?

We'll take some mugwort rice cakes,

millet bukkumi, injeolmi,

heukmi, and Jo Jae-mi.

Ten packs of each.

What's a Jo Jae-mi?

How much?

Get up.

Your little stunt won’t work.

So cut it out already.

Get up by the count of three

or I'll dump water on you.

One.

Two.

Three…

Come on, leave the kid alone.

We've got a big ceremony to perform.

That's exactly why

I need him to snap out of it.

Oh, for heaven's sake.

What…

Oh no. My back.

- My back.

- Oh my God, h*-ja!

Oh, my back.

What are you doing?

Pick her up and take her to Heung. Go!

- Go!

- Oh my God!

My back. Good heavens! My back.

Come on!

Heung’s in no shape

to do acupuncture right now.

Take me to his clinic. Yes.

Why would you go there

when your doctor son is right here?

John! Back!

No! Take me to his clinic!

- h*-ja! Come back.

- No, John.

John! Come back. Back!

No, take me to his clinic!

John! Get back here. For heaven's sake.

Take me to his clinic!

Back here! John! Come back!

Jae-mi?

Having trouble sleeping lately?

You look so worn out. I feel bad.

Life is no fun without you.

Do you want to play a game?

How about word chain?

Potato.

Tonight?

One beginning with "night."

Night

Nightlife.

Lifetime.

Timeout.

Outwin.

Winter.

Intercom.

Compare.

Repro.

Provide.

Demo.

Mojo.

Jo Jae-mi.

Mistake.

Take my word, I'm sorry.

I'm coming. I'm on my way right now. Okay?

Stop pestering me, man.

- I'll k*ll you.

- No, I will k*ll you.

For leaving me all alone.

- I'm going to settle my debt.

- Debt?

I owe the guy who tracked you down.

Oh, so you made a deal with Kkari too?

"Too"?

Of course. That's how you found me.

He called me after I spammed

the errand house's website for days

saying "I'm looking for Hae Jo."

Kkari, that damn traitor.

So I'm coming with you.

No, it won't take long. Go to Bong-suk's.

Not her place!

Suit yourself.

I'm going there when I'm done.

Hey!

Wow, he's actually leaving?

He's going to trip doing that.

Look where you're going. You'll fall over!

- Oh sh*t.

- See?!

He's so silly.

What's he doing now?

Aren't you going to go?

I'm going now.

Bye.

Yeah, you know who I mean.

The kid who flooded our website every day

with all the looking-for-my-brother posts.

It's her, that girl.

So you just want me

to make her give up, right?

No backing out of our deal now, okay?

NQA, dickhead.

No questions asked.

Just do what I tell you.

FOOD ORDERS - KKARI ERRAND HOUSE

Number 103, that son of a b*tch.

Spicy noodles with pork and cha-gye-chi?

You b*stard, this isn't a g*dd*mn diner.

I bet he's gonna bullshit me later.

Are you the kid who spammed our website?

Are you the errand house lackey?

"Lackey"?

- Kid.

- It's Chae Seung-a.

Right. Kid, I'm the owner--

Will you find my brother?

Do you always cut people off? That’s rude

I haven't got much time.

Neither have I.

So find him fast. He's Chae Seung-hyeok.

Who?

My brother, Chae Seung-hyeok.

Honey!

Seung-a hit her forehead.

She needs to see a doctor.

Damn. Kkari, that freaking…

What's wrong?

sh*t.

So, you're number 139?

I'm number 17.

Fourth grade, class two, number 17.

We're from the same freezer.

I'm number 137, and you're number 139.

Are you drunk?

Why did you want to meet here?

I like seahorses.

But I'd never seen one before.

Most kids come

with their parents.

I can't.

My mom moved to the UK last year to study.

And your dad?

He doesn't care about me.

Why do you like seahorses?

Because it's the dads who give birth.

Only male seahorses have a brood pouch.

I wish my dad were a seahorse.

Why?

If he had given birth to me himself,

maybe he’d love me more.

You think just like she does.

- Who?

- A girl I like.

I like her because she's goofy

and quirky like you.

Why are you suddenly looking for a brother

who left before you were even born?

Mom says she's divorcing Dad

and taking me to the UK

during my winter break.

If I'm gone too, my dad will be all alone,

and I feel bad for him.

So maybe my brother can…

HAE JO ERRAND HOUSE

You feel bad?

Kid, your dad brought this on himself.

You get what you deserve.

- So don't waste time with this card.

- Give it back!

- No!

- Focus on your nice new life in the UK.

Why did you tear it up?

I took that from my dad's drawer.

What if he notices the card’s missing?

I'm going to get in trouble again.

Can I have yours?

Don't worry.

Your dad would never look for something

once it is out of his sight.

You lousy lackey!

You're just a mean old man!

Old?

Stop crying.

Hey. Shush.

Oh, for God's sake.

She's my sister. Hey, come here. Come on.

You don't listen, do you?

Are you serious?

g*dd*mn it.

That little b*tch must have a death wish.

She went behind my back?

So where is she now?

I'll have to go by myself.

She broke her leg.

She's no use in a wheelchair.

Forget it. I have to go.

Oh f*ck. You scared me. God.

- Hey, what kind of food do you like?

- Food?

I feel bad for imposing,

so I thought I'd cook--

You're a lousy cook. I'll order in.

Wow, you guys really

don't have any secrets.

Actually, do you really want to be useful?

Yes. Is there something I can do for you?

Do you know the Refund Sisters?

Those tough girls from the TV show

like Lee Hyo-ri and Jessi?

Let's be them.

But we’ll change “refund”

to “cash upfront.”

Hey, what exactly do you need me to do?

Nothing much.

We're going to kick those girls' asses

for disappearing with my money.

I'll do the heavy lifting.

You just glare as hard as you can.

What money?

I told you. Money I paid up front.

Your bus is 12 minutes away.

Just take a cab. I'll pay, okay?

Fine, be my guest.

You're saving me money. Cool.

Super cool.

Did you get those bangs to hide your scar?

You should show it off.

It's cool,

like Harry Potter's lightning strike.

It's a lightning bolt.

A lightning strike can k*ll you.

Oh, sure.

Hey, number 139.

Do you like your dad?

Why?

You said he doesn't care about you.

He gave me life.

Are you happy to be alive?

It's fun.

Oh, here it comes.

Oh boy.

You can come out now.

Come on out.

You little…

Wow, long time no see. What were you--

Hey. You took money from her, didn't you?

I'm not a monster.

I helped a brother and sister reunite.

It's like charity--

Just buy me a drink.

A drink?

You won't smash my head with the bottle?

How's your leg?

Chil-seong, that son of a b*tch!

I told you we shouldn't do it.

Think of all the crap

I had to deal with because of it.

I don't get it.

He doesn't care about her,

but she cares for him because he made her?

That doesn't make sense.

All she got from him

are his genes, so why?

Blood ties.

They say blood is thicker than water.

People are just drawn to their family.

What's that fancy word for it?

Damn. Got it! A celestial bond.

Celestial bond. Blood ties.

I f*cking hate my old man too, you know.

I f*cking hate him.

But when I go home and see him sleeping,

it breaks my f*cking heart.

I tear up for some reason

and feel like being nice to him.

It's called unconditional love.

There is no reason.

That's a celestial bond?

Can we get gizzards?

The third guy.

Should I keep searching?

- For the third sperm donor?

- Yes.

- What?

- How do I know?

I made Jae-mi tell me

in exchange for finding you.

Your guy bailed

when he heard about Chil-seong anyway.

Hey, I can be your guy.

I'll give you a 30% discount.

Damn it, Jae-mi.

Let's order. You’re buying.

f*ck, I said that?

My babies.

Let's go home with mama.

Oh my God!

Wow. So you made babies with my money?

I swear I didn’t mean for this to happen.

Hey, you know me.

I'm not that kind of girl.

What the hell?

I'm taking your babies!

Oh my God! No!

Hae Jo. You've just won the lottery, man.

Full of sh*t, as always.

Shin Myeong-su, the next candidate.

I did some digging.

He's the f*cking head of Unpung Pharm.

The company owner.

- The chairman, the owner, the boss.

- You're crazy.

Look, man. You know I don't talk nonsense.

When he was still working in sales,

he did an interview

about being the most frequent donor.

Damn. How much did he f*cking pump out

to be named "the sperm king"?

If he's a king and you're his son,

that'd make you a f*cking prince.

By the way,

what's with the language?

I'm two years older than you,

Seung-hyeok, you punk.

I guess we're on the same level now.

I've always wanted a rich friend.

f*ck you. You said

being near me screwed up your life.

And now you want to be friends?

You can’t let anything go, huh?

I don’t need friends.

- One billion won.

- What did you say?

If I get really rich,

I'll give you one billion in commission.

Really? You can't take that back.

You gotta record everything these days

so you don't get conned.

Okay, what did you say?

What the hell?

- So sorry.

- I'll clean it up.

I didn't realize he was that drunk.

- It just slipped out of his hand.

- It's okay. I'll clean it up.

There's glass here. Be careful.

Be careful.

- Okay. I'll be careful.

- What the f*ck's going on?

I'll clean it up.

I'm so sorry about this.

Come on, man!

I'm really sorry, ma'am.

What's wrong with you, dude?

Ma'am, how much do we owe you?

Hey! Hae Jo!

Hae Jo! Hey, dude!

Hey, Hae Jo! What's wrong with you?

I'm sorry.

Hae Jo!

What is it? Are you okay?

I'm sorry, everyone.

Come on, let's get you home.

I'm really sorry! Sorry!

Let's go.

- Let's go. I'm beat.

- Go home.

- Why? I'll drop you off first.

- No, just go.

Man, what a way

to weasel out of our billion-won deal.

Now just go home

and call me when you get there, buddy.

- All right?

- Yes.

What's up with him?

He used to drink like a fish.

Freaked out by the rich dad thing?

I have a bad feeling.

My gut feelings are usually right. Damn.

f*ck.

Excuse me, driver.

Can you play something

really f*cking upbeat really f*cking loud?

Okay, sure.

What was it again?

Oh f*ck.

Bong-suk!

f*cking hell.

Has my g*dd*mn brain gone to sh*t too?

Did you see the look on her face?

She must've thought you were nuts,

whipping your ponytail like that.

We're like debt collectors…

- Oh! Hey, Hae Jo.

- What?

Why are you out here?

What's wrong?

What the hell is this?

I went to help her with some work.

Why the hell

did you take her to that dump?

Oh, hey. No, I asked her to…

Dump?

It’s not like I took her

to some criminal hideout.

What's the difference?

Money-crazy assholes drink,

smoke, and play mahjong all night there.

What if they lost their sh*t and hurt her?

What’s with all that noise?

- I mean…

- Oh, I see.

So you're saying

it's fine for me to be around that,

but not her.

That's not what I said.

You know,

with the money I made

dealing with those lowlifes,

I put a roof over your head.

I've worked my a*s off to raise you,

and you…

Bong-suk.

Now I'm just trash because you got a girl?

I cannot believe this. God!

- Oh, hey.

- Oh God.

- I can't do anything right.

- I'm sorry.

- I should've just gotten a dog.

- What's all this noise?

Oh, f*ck off!

Will you stop all that racket?

- Calm down.

- Shut up! What racket?

- Get back inside! All of you!

- I said be quiet!

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry, okay?

Come on, I'm just really tired.

Ungrateful to someone who raised you.

She's all you care about.

No, it's not like that. I…

I'm sorry, forgive me.

I've wasted so much money on your a*s.

I don't need your empty words. Piss off.

Hey.

- Get on your knees.

- Seriously.

- No…

- You know, I just…

- f*ck. I've had the shittiest day ever.

- He'd get the finest food and clothes.

It's all been for nothing.

Do I really have to do this? Seriously?

Fine, I guess I do.

Bong-suk.

My dear Bong-suk, hey

Hey, yo

Do you know how much I love you?

Well?

My dear Bong-suk, don't be angry

My God! What the--

Okay?

Go away! Have you gone crazy? Hey.

- You forgive me, right?

- Stop it! Please.

- Okay!

- Jeez!

- Now for your favorite c*ck, somaek!

- sh*t, I cracked up.

- My goodness.

- Oh man.

Bong-suk's favorite drink, somaek

What's up with him?

He's lost it.

The bottle opener is here

- I've filmed it all.

- My God, that a*s-shaking.

That maniac.

Get your sweater out of your pants!

For God's sake.

KNEEL AND BOW IN AN ORDERLY FASHION

WASH YOUR HANDS

What's he doing?

Hey, wash your hands now.

Oh, right.

- Bong-suk, is it true?

- Is what true?

That you've got three moms and two dads?

Yes.

They switched from one partner to another

trying to find someone better,

and ended up

with seven products of their failed love.

That's why I never wanted to marry.

Hey.

See? We're better off than her.

What did you say?

How so?

Between someone with 100% useless parents

and someone who has a 0.01% chance

of having a billionaire parent one day,

who is better off?

The chance of having a billionaire dad?

- Even less than getting hit by lightning.

- Right.

But I think I just might

get hit by that lightning.

How so?

It seems my third father candidate

owns a pharmaceutical company.

Wow! No way!

Oh my God!

- You're so ecstatic.

- Of course!

Okay. If I turn out to be his son,

I'll give you ten billion, Jae-mi.

- Yes!

- Ten billion.

- What?

- I'll open a kindergarten!

And a few kids' cafés too!

And bigger boobs!

No. Don't be greedy.

- Oh, come on!

- No.

Listen to all that bullshit.

What about me?

For my dear Bong-suk,

a nice villa in the Maldives

where you can drink endless mojitos.

I want a building.

- What?

- A 15-story in downtown Seoul.

- That's expensive. Let me ask my dad.

- Yes!

And what about you?

I want to ride across America

on a Harley-Davidson with you.

- So cool!

- Let's ride, baby!

I'm cool? Come on, let's go! Vroom.

PUT INCENSE IN THE POT THREE TIMES

That's enough.

Just three times. You've put enough in!

- What…

- That's enough! Heung!

- Hey…

- Stop!

Oh no! It's hot!

Oh my goodness. Dear me.

"October 14th, 2024 CE."

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENDATION

HEUNG'S KITCHEN, BUM h*-JA

Eo Heung humbly offers his respects

to his grandfather,

former Grand Master

and Governor of Icheon,

and to his grandmother,

of the Jeonju Lee Clan.

Mother.

You show such reverence

to ancestors from centuries ago

whom you've never met,

but you disregard your own son's pain

and anguish from losing his partner.

I dare ask if I'm capable

of watching over this vast forest

when I can't even protect one lonely tree.

Hey, what are you doing? Are you asleep?

Oh God. Heung!

Oh no!

Oh, it's hot!

To escape this futile responsibility…

I…

bid you farewell.

My goodness.

Oh, my son.

Heung. Oh, Heung!

Oh, Heung, my boy.

Oh, Heung.

Heung!

Heung…

Heung.

Heung!

Heung.

Heung…

SIGNATURE SHIN MYEONG-SU

Chairman Shin Myeong-su.

A RISING M&A MOGUL

A legend in the industry.

He started as a salesman

after high school 45 years ago,

and now he's the chairman.

He must've been blessed with good fortune.

Under his leadership,

they've been merging with global giants,

every new drug has been a hit,

and their stocks are skyrocketing.

Dude's freaking unreal.

His stocks alone

must be worth hundreds of billions.

But you know what the best part is?

He has no kids. None.

Just a wife and three cats.

Looks like the sperm king

pumped too much out back in the day.

So, buddy.

You'd better hit that 99.99% match

on the DNA test.

Let's f*cking do this!

UNPUNG BIO R&D CENTER

COMPLETION CEREMONY

- Are you ready?

- Okay, what's our plan?

Next up, the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

- I'll just wing it.

- What?

Hey.

Three, two, one!

Ladies and gentlemen,

let's give a warm round of applause

for Unpung Pharm Bio's bright future.

Let's go.

- But we've come all the way here.

- I don't feel well. Let's go.

But… Hey! Stop!

- I'll do it. I'll wing it.

- Hey! Jae-mi!

Mr. Chairman, a few words on the new drug?

We'll be making an official announcement

to the media…

At Unpung Pharm--

- I'm sorry!

- What's going on here?

- sh*t! I'm so screwed.

- His hairpiece!

What on earth is going on?

Here, give me a jacket, quick!

Someone just collapsed!

Somebody, call an ambulance!

Security! Someone collapsed!

Everyone step back, please.

Somebody, call 911!

Hae Jo!

No, let go of me!

Hae Jo!

Hae Jo!

Hae Jo!

Hae Jo!

Your misfortune ends here. From now on…

Hae Jo, are you okay? Hae Jo!

…I'll take the lightning strikes.