01x15 - Episode 15

[bunniefuu]

[upbeat K-pop music playing]

[journalist] Hyeon-jun, I heard that you

were in a long-term relationship

with an actress in the past

and that you've recently reconnected.

Is it possible that

she's here with us today?

[murmuring]

Sorry, guys, could we please refrain

from asking personal questions?

No, that's fine.

Happy to answer the question.

You want to know

if the person I like is here today?

Yes, she's with us.

[audience chattering]

I can't say who she is at the moment,

but the person I like is here.

She's here right now.

I haven't fully won her heart yet,

but I'd like to use this moment

to be honest with her

about how I really feel.

Oh, just just to be clear,

I'm not talking about Se-na,

so please [laughs]

don't get the wrong idea.

It's not Se-na at all.

I'm talking about a different woman.

[audience chattering]

Not even a clue who that might be.

"LIM HYEON-JUN'S SUDDEN CONFESSION"

HE FIRMLY DENIES DATING GWON SE-NA

[journalist 2] The woman he likes is here?

What was that about?

If it's not Gwon Se-na, then who is it?

One of the staff?

[journalist 3]

Ah, maybe it's a publicity stunt.

Anyway, Lim Hyeon-jun

is about to make headlines.

This press conference paid off for him.

[journalists chattering]

[phone buzzing]

LIM HYEON-JUN

-Hello?

-[Hyeon-jun] Why aren't you leaving?

Well, how about you?

I just dropped a b*mb on everyone,

so I'm hanging around

in case you collapse from the shock.

[scoffs] What are you saying?

-[chuckles] Were you really surprised?

-Yes.

So surprised

I couldn't even write my article.

[chuckles]

Why did you do that?

Well, I've told you several times,

but since it seemed

like you kept brushing it off,

I decided to make it official.

[reporter] No way. Did you see this?

"Kang Pil-gu's woman"?

They say it might be

the script supervisor.

[reporter 2] Oh, I heard

it was someone from wardrobe.

From what I heard, it's the producer.

Oh, I heard that too.

It's the producer for sure.

Hey, I heard the person

Lim Hyeon-jun's been crushing on

is actually Director Bak Byeong-gi.

-[reporter 3] What?

-[reporter 2] No way!

[reporter 4]

Director Bak Byeong-gi is not a woman.

[reporter 1] Guys, you really need to drop

your assumptions

and look at this without any bias.

Director Bak was just a writer

through season four,

and then suddenly

got bumped up to director.

-Why do you think that happened?

-Wait, you're so right.

[reporter 3] The way they were looking at

each other was more than just bromance.

[reporter 4 laughing] Oh, come on.

They have no idea

how completely off they are.

[tutting]

There were dozens of female reporters.

It's not just the staff all around him.

[reporters laughing, chattering]

[reporter 3] Come on,

I still say it was the producer.

She and Lim Hyeon-jun

were getting closer by the day.

Everyone on set saw it.

And let's be honest

-[phone buzzes]

-things don't heat up that fast

-without a reason.

-[reporter 4] Hmm!

AIDE WOO YOUNG-SUK'S SISTER-IN-LAW

MS. WI, CAN YOU COME

TO THE RESTAURANT TOMORROW?

[reporters continue chattering]

SOME SAY LIM HYEON-JUN'S GIRLFRIEND

IS DIRECTOR BAK BYEONG-GI.

[crew laughing]

EPISODE 15

They really think it's you!

-[groans]

-Did you read the rest of the article?

I'm already miserable

without a girlfriend.

Do I really need this crap right now?

Well, I'm planning

to get married next year,

and my boyfriend's parents called.

It was nuts.

What? Seriously?

Yeah. They asked if I was unfaithful.

Hey, we don't have time for this.

Let's hurry and get ready for the sh**t

before Hyeon-jun gets here.

Oh, he's here. He got here a while ago.

Huh? Where is he?

[Hyeon-jun] This is what the script

should've looked like to begin with.

Ugh! I freaking knew it.

Our Kang Pil-gu wasn't a corrupt cop.

It was all an operation

to take down the drug ring.

-[yawning]

-A decoy!

Yes! Right on! Excellent.

So, the director had a plan all along.

[sighs]

[chuckles] Oh, man.

It feels way too early.

Did we really need to show up

to the set this early?

There's still an hour before call time.

The sun's barely up.

This is Kang Pil-gu's

final season, Ji-sun,

so I'll give it my all until the very end.

-Well, why not spend the night here then?

-[sighs]

It's good to get your original spark back

and give it your all,

but please could you just

act a bit more rationally?

The other day at the press conference,

I was completely on edge, I kept thinking

you might actually propose in public.

Propose in public?

What are you talking about?

I just wanted to surprise her a little.

-[chuckles]

-Ugh. Whatever.

Now, put all of that aside

and focus on nailing this final season.

Start with not pissing off the crew.

Me? Why?

-Weren't they just a little annoyed?

-Mm-mmm.

A lot.

-"A lot"?

-Mm-hmm.

[scoffs] But why "a lot"?

I do everything they ask me to.

Do you want me to go over everything

to jog your memory?

-Yeah. Go ahead. Go for it.

-Okay, since you wanna know.

-Yeah.

-From the very start

[rapid, high-pitched]

You kept forgetting your lines,

so we had to write them out line by line,

and then you still kept blowing takes

You're a total jerk,

and you call yourself a cop!

Get out right now!

Hyeon-jun, Hyeon-jun.

You're not actually leaving, are you?

[breathing heavily]

[normal] So?

Do you remember now?

Once you watch this season of Kang Pil-gu,

you'll understand why I did that.

It'll all make sense.

SPORTS EUNSEONG

So, have you given it some thought?

I actually called you here

because of that.

I wanted to let you know

I'll absolutely help you as much as I can.

[sighs]

Thank you so much.

You should've just told me back then.

-What?

-When I got into that accident.

if you had been honest with me,

I would've found a way no matter what.

[sighs]

All that time

I spent resenting you by myself

just feels so pointless.

Back then,

I was terrified because I felt like

I'd ruined your life.

And maybe I just used the idea

of protecting you

as an excuse for me to run away.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Let me ask you something just in case.

Jae-ha

Is he my son?

I know anything we say now is just going

to sound like some pathetic excuse,

but the truth is we were terrified.

To be honest, we thought we might end up

like Young-suk too.

After losing Young-suk like that,

I was weighed down by guilt.

I felt like I couldn't even breathe.

When we met with Assemblyman Ha Gee-wan,

I recorded our conversations just in case.

These are the recordings, along

with the agreement we signed with him.

We believe you're someone

we can really trust with these.

Thank you so much, sir.

These materials

they're the most decisive piece

of evidence.

Please, Ms. Wi,

can you find out why my brother

had to go through that?

I need to understand what happened to him.

[Jeong-sin] I've managed to gather

a lot of evidence regarding

what Chairman Lee Dae-h* has done.

That's good. I want this to be over soon.

I'm so anxious.

Chairman Lee doesn't suspect you, right?

He doesn't know?

Come on, I'm an actor.

I earn my living through deception.

He knows that we've been meeting.

That article about him?

Is it possible

to publish it right away or not?

No, not yet.

But I'll I'll get it done.

It has to come out.

Then I guess

I have to play along with him for now,

at least until you're ready to get it out.

But

why are you going out of your way

to help me with this?

To be honest,

I'm finally ready to get away.

I've tried to escape him before.

I just never could.

So, you could say

I'm taking out a bit of extra insurance.

I will help

to ensure that insurance is secure.

[line ringing]

I met with that woman, Wi Jeong-sin.

I told her what you wanted me to,

like I was just hinting.

I did everything you told me to.

Why? Does me being friends

with your ex bother you?

It's not that it bothers me.

It scares me.

These are documents on the shell company

Lee Dae-h* set up under my name.

He laundered money through it

and even faked sales to

siphon off company funds.

Thank you.

I know this wasn't an easy decision.

[chuckles]

You need something this solid

to put him in prison.

That way, I can finally be free.

And given he even fired

the CEO of King's Back,

we don't have much time here, do we?

You need to get it out fast.

That's how we protect ourselves

and King's Back.

If this blows up, do you think I'm going

to be completely screwed?

I promised I'd be your solid insurance.

Whatever your private life

looks like, Se-na,

I'm going to protect you

since you're my source.

So, I only say this to you because

I don't want you getting screwed.

Come on, Gil-su. [sighs]

Why did you leave such

an important document in the car?

-Where are the car keys?

-[Gil-su] Think I left them in there too.

-So you didn't lock it either?

-Oh, sorry. I was a bit scattered.

[scoffs]

Yeah, well,

who's gonna steal this car, anyway?

Hang on a sec.

IMPERIAL PRIN

[sighs]

[exhales]

Hmm?

EUNSEONGILBO

THANK YOU - WI JEONG-SIN

What's this?

Hyeon-jun, did you find it?

It's there, right?

Hold on, why is this here?

Hello? Hyeon-jun, did you find it?

Uh Hey, Gil-su.

Yes, Hyeon-jun.

-I'll call you back in a bit, all right?

-All right, sure.

[line clicks]

THANK YOU

WI JEONG-SIN, EUNSEONGILBO

[Jeong-sin] Who are you?

-[groans] What the

-[gasps] Oh, my God!

-God, you scared me.

-Who are you?

-Huh? Who are you?

-What?

[gasps]

I'm I'm really sorry.

If you're sorry, then we're fine.

I can't believe you said

I kidnapped you though.

Oh, my God. It's like

THANK YOU

EUNSEONGILBO

Uh, if you ever need

my help with anything,

feel free to get in touch.

THANK YOU

EUNSEONGILBO

[sighs]

Oh! Oh, yeah, I remember that now!

My God! Huh?

Oh, my God, no way!

[gasping] This is so

Wow.

-[line ringing]

-[Jeong-sin] Hello?

Oh, hey? Where are you?

-Sorry?

-Listen, we absolutely have to meet today!

I mean it, I'm not kidding.

Let's see each other.

This is huge, it'll blow your mind!

Um, why? What's going on?

Listen, I just found proof

that fate actually brought us together!

-What?

-Just meet me at your place, right now.

-[line clicks]

-Huh?

Fate?

[pensive K-pop music playing]

[gasping]

-Quiet!

-Why? What the hell's going on?

[crowd exclaiming, chattering]

Help! You need to do something! Please!

You need to help me!

You need to do something!

[chuckles]

[groans]

[chuckles]

[Jeong-sin] Yeah, I'm a fan.

It's the first time in my life

I've liked someone this much.

I like him unconditionally.

But now I feel myself wanting

to get to know you better.

And not just through messaging

back and forth on our phones,

but in real life.

Would you like to get together

and meet in person?

Wow.

[sighs heavily]

[laughs] Ah, man.

[ominous music playing]

[gasps]

[tires screeching]

[car horn honks]

Hey!

Who are you?

[gasping]

[panting]

[breathing shakily]

-[whimpers] Yeah.

-Are you okay? Hey.

-Are you okay? Huh?

-Yeah, I, uh I'm okay.

Are you hurt anywhere? Oh, sh*t.

[both breathing heavily]

You okay, you sure?

Listen, that b*stard wasn't just

some creep or a pickpocket.

He was holding a stun g*n

in his hand, all right!

Hold on.

Did the dashcam catch him?

He really tried that

in front of Kang Pil-gu?

I'll check all the CCTV

around here tomorrow.

-[tires squealing]

-[Jeong-sin] Sorry? What did you just say?

Chairman Lee Dae-h* orchestrated his

younger brother Lee Jae-yeong's accident.

It was definitely him.

It's fine, calm down. No one got hurt.

Let's just forget this happened.

No way, no.

Something terrible could've went down!

Come on, I said I'm fine.

Anyway, you had something to tell me.

Something about fate?

[sighs] I made a fascinating discovery.

On my way over,

I was so excited to tell you,

but that b*stard ruined everything.

Why let a loser like that ruin your day?

-So, what's so fascinating?

-[sighs]

[chuckles] Okay. Check this out.

THANK YOU

WI JEONG-SIN, EUNSEONGILBO

Huh? Oh, this is my old business card.

-It is, right?

-What? Why do you have this?

[laughs]

It was seven or eight years ago, I think.

You got wasted, jumped into a random car,

freaked out about being kidnapped, and

wound up at the police station. Remember?

[groans, retches]

This confirms she got into my car on her

own, right? So I didn't do anything wrong.

-Oh! Oh, my Yeah, I remember!

-[laughing]

-See? You remember, don't you?

-But how do you know about that?

[laughs]

Because it happened in this car!

Drink that, it'll help you sober up.

Stay out of other people's cars.

There's one thing I know for sure,

not every bad thing

that happens is your fault.

You're the guy from that night?

-Yeah!

-[yelps] You are?

[laughing]

Is that true? [laughs]

I'm telling you, okay? All of this

was fate! Every single bit of it!

You can go.

After I see you go up.

-Hmm. So, I was right, after all.

-About what?

That the line between a curse

and destiny is pretty thin.

Well, some would call this destiny.

Ugh! What? Why would you say that!

It's giving me chills.

[chuckles]

I'll head in now.

Sweet dreams.

[Se-na] Ms. Wi, I wonder

I wonder about who you are.

[Dae-h*] I've always dealt with things

by either making people quit

or erasing the problem completely.

Now that I know where you stand,

it's time for me

to take matters into my own hands.

[Hwa-yeong] Let me say this again.

You could get hurt.

Maybe even someone close to you

could get hurt.

[Se-na] And given he even fired

CEO of King's Back,

we don't have much time here, do we?

You need to get it out fast.

That's how we protect ourselves

and King's Back.

[sighs]

[exhales deeply]

What a coincidence! Isn't it amazing?

-Yeah, it is, for sure.

-[both laugh]

Uh, actually, it all pretty much

started the day I met you.

-What started?

-Uh

This case I've been working on,

my investigation, uh

That day was a turning point in this case.

The aide who tried

to tip me off died suddenly.

[sighs]

[Hyeon-jun] And why would you dig into

someone who's obviously dangerous?

Aren't you scared?

It's just that if I don't,

no one will.

It's been several years that

I've been working on this case.

I really wanna get to the bottom of it.

[sighs]

Hmm

[sighs]

I'm not seeing anything.

It's grim right now.

What's grim right now?

I see no sign the ratings will rebound

any time soon.

Why would you even look at that?

At this rate, our Kang Pil-gu's just going

to fizzle out and be forgotten forever.

Mr. Hwang.

[clears throat] Uh, speaking of which,

-I've got something to tell you.

-What?

Your next lines were changed a little.

-Is that it?

-Yes, this is it, but

Okay, good. I'm gonna memorize it.

[chuckles] Here But this

-Wait, why is this here?

-Hand it over.

-[Gil-su whimpers softly]

-Hmm?

ENTERTAINMENT DESK

[coughing]

[groaning]

Ms. Wi, here's some cold medicine.

Shouldn't you go see a doctor, though?

Oh, what?

No, thanks. I'm good.

I'll wrap this up and go. Don't worry.

-All right.

-Thanks for this.

-Sure.

-[coughs]

Bak Byeong-gi, that crazy lunatic!

[groans] Seriously, this guy's insane!

I mean, how am I supposed to memorize

the entire Police Charter today?

[sighs]

[groans] Damn it, this is insane.

Okay, um

"We were born with the liberation

of our homeland, and as members of

as members of

the Republic of Korea Police,

we dedicate ourselves to our nation

and its people," etcetera

[groans]

[sighs]

[Jeong-sin] Kang Pil-gu is insanely,

insanely, insanely, insanely, special.

And the fact that you got to play

the extraordinary Kang Pil-gu character

is an amazing stroke of luck.

[sighs]

Fine.

Kang Pil-gu is special.

[gulps] Kang Pil-gu is special.

"We were born with

the liberation of our homeland,

and as members of the Republic of

-[phone buzzing]

-[sighs]

Yes, hello?

[sighs]

[door opens]

Hello. Sorry I'm a little late.

[sighs]

-[Dae-h*] Have a seat.

-Oh, yes.

I I haven't seen you

since the restaurant, right?

Yeah, you're right.

[Dae-h*] Bring us some tea.

Yes, sir.

Sorry for making you come all

the way here. I know you're a busy man.

It's no big deal.

[sighs]

Why won't they let me in, for God's sake?

Why'd they only let him in?

What are they doing?

You and Mr. Hwang seem very close.

I imagine it's upsetting

that he had to step down.

Yes, it is,

but it doesn't change much at all.

-[chuckles]

-He's still handling everything for me.

All right, then. Let me get to the point.

You're close with Ms. Wi aren't you?

Ms. Wi Jeong-sin?

[scoffs]

[chuckling]

I don't see any reason

to answer that question.

More importantly,

the company seems to be

in turmoil right now,

and you even unfairly dismissed Mr. Hwang.

[scoffs] "Unfairly"?

Last time,

I clearly said that I'd be the one

handling the business side of things,

but it seems the point

didn't quite register with you.

[laughing]

Oh, is that so?

[choking]

Don't move.

What the hell are you doing?

[coughing]

Damn, maybe the tea's just off today.

But he's getting on my nerves.

[exhales] I just can't stand it

when someone gets on my nerves.

[gasps]

Wait outside.

Mr. Lim.

Sometimes, real life feels crazier

than any drama, right? [chuckles]

But real life

doesn't often end as beautifully

or heartwarmingly as dramas do.

If what you want with Ms. Wi

is a picture-perfect TV-drama life,

wouldn't it be wiser to stay quiet?

[car lock beeps]

[car horn honks]

[ragged breathing]

Set up an interview for me.

-Right now?

-Listen,

it has to give our story

the weight it truly deserves,

just make sure it's a credible program.

Uh, you want credibility, not buzz?

Understood.

I'll find a credible program for you.

Don't worry, you can count on me.

I think Ms. Wi's in grave danger.

I'll have to stay by her side from now on.

[Hong-sin] Hey, sis.

Oh.

-Huh?

-[chuckles]

I'm here too.

Hello.

Uh, why are you guys

back in my place again?

Ah, well

Oh, we figured Hong-sin would be able to

focus better in a comfortable environment

rather than practicing in a place

-he's not familiar with.

-Mm-hmm.

-That's why we all gathered here.

-Oh, I see.

Oh, wait.

Do you want to see Hong-sin's acting?

Huh?

-He's improved a lot.

-I have work to do.

Make yourselves at home.

And keep practicing.

-[Seon-u] Have some ramyeon.

-Oh, no, I'm good.

All right. Get some rest.

-Hmm.

-[door opens]

I'll see what she's up to later and invite

her to join us for some snacks.

Oh, sure. [chuckles]

Let's eat.

[groaning]

[knocking on door]

Hey, sis. We're ordering chicken.

You want some?

[Jeong-sin grunts]

Are you awake?

Hey.

-[groans]

-Hey, are you all right?

Oh, no. You're burning up.

What? [gasps]

Oh, are you all right?

-[Jeong-sin groans]

-Oh, no. Let me see.

-Uh, I'm okay. It's okay.

-[Hyeon-jun] Wait.

You're really burning up. You're not okay.

What if it's something serious?

-Hey, wait a minute.

-I'm fine, don't

[groaning]

-[grunts]

-Lie back down.

Oh, no, I'm fine, I'm fine.

No, you're not. Look how hot this is.

Oh.

Ah

Well, um this is really hot.

-What's up? Oh, medicine?

-Here, take these for the fever.

-[Seon-u] Here's some water too.

-For the fever. Yeah, thanks.

-Here.

-Just leave it here.

Oh.

Wait, uh, wouldn't it be better

to just call an ambulance?

Come on, ambulances aren't taxis.

I can go to the hospital on my own.

Why go to the hospital alone?

It's better to have someone with you.

I'll go with you. Hop on my back.

No, if it's the flu,

you might catch it from me.

If you catch it too,

won't it spread on set?

Hmm, yeah, that's true.

That's not what we should worry about.

-Just let me come with you.

-Ugh, no, no. Seriously, it's fine.

Hey, if I end up testing positive

for the flu,

I'll just crash at a motel,

just so you know.

-[Hong-sin] Mm-hmm.

-[Jeong-sin] I got all my things. I'm off.

-All right.

-[scoffs]

Stay away from me!

Or you might catch it too.

[sighs] Oh, damn it.

Well, then, call me as soon

as you arrive at the hospital.

-[Jeong-sin] Okay.

-[sighs]

[door opens, beeps]

-[door closes]

-Oh, damn.

Out of nowhere Is your sister

gonna be all right by herself?

My sister made it back alive

from a w*r zone.

She's not gonna collapse

on her way to a hospital.

[sighs] I know, but still

Oh, that sounded cold, didn't it?

Is your brother always this anxious?

Not exactly.

He's acting kinda off right now.

Yeah, you can say that again.

[tools whirring, rumbling]

-[indistinct TV chatter]

-[sighs]

-Hmm

-Ugh, it's so noisy.

-[sighs]

-[rumbling, whirring continues]

Ah, I should've tagged along

The neighbors must be doing repairs.

[sighs]

[groans]

[phone buzzes]

[Jeong-sin] I tested positive for the flu.

I've gotta quarantine,

-so I'll crash at a motel.

-Mr. Lim,

so my sister's got the flu,

she's gonna crash at a motel.

She's positive?

-Yeah.

-Ugh, I freaking knew it.

Wait, why is she going to a motel?

She should just stay at my place.

It's much safer. A motel is too dangerous

with those th*gs lurking outside.

th*gs?

Um, my house is much safer,

that's what I mean.

Well, shouldn't you and I head home

and have her come here instead?

Yeah, I think that makes more sense too.

No, what I'm saying is

She might be No, forget it.

Right now, let me

Ugh, let me call her.

-[line rings]

-[Jeong-sin] Hello?

It's me. Hyeon-jun.

Why would you go to a motel right now?

It could be dangerous.

With those sketchy guys roaming around,

they could come back here.

-Just go to my place now.

-What?

Why would I go to your place

when I could go to mine?

Oh, there's some kind of construction

going on here, and it's really noisy.

You won't be able to rest.

I'll text you my door code.

It's safer at my house, okay?

Ugh, I'll just crash at a motel.

That was the plan anyway.

No, don't. Just go to my house, come on.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

[doorbell rings]

BEST RICE PORRIDGE

[phone buzzes]

Make sure you eat the porridge

while it's still warm.

Hey, be careful with that shirt.

-It's like my favorite one.

-It's so comfy.

-Hey, I'm gonna wash up.

-All right.

Mr. Lim, why don't you change into this?

-Oh, me too?

-Yeah, get comfy.

[chuckles] Thanks a lot.

I'll never wash those now.

-[shower running]

-[chuckles]

-[snaps]

-Mr. Lim,

-there's something I want to show you.

-Huh?

Come with me.

It'll be quick don't worry.

Come on, come on.

[Hyeon-jun] What is it?

I'm not sure if it's okay

to show you this, but, oh, well

-[chuckles]

-Oh, man.

Ah. What am I doing in here?

You absolutely can't tell my sister

about this, okay? She'd k*ll me.

And Mr. Lim, just

don't be surprised.

Ta-da!

Ah! Well, the secret's out.

I'll leave you to it.

[chuckles]

[downbeat, quirky K-pop music playing]

[chuckles]

[doorbell rings]

Huh?

Hmm

Get well soon. I want to see you.

GET WELL SOON

I MISS YOU ALREADY

BEST ACTOR AWARD

LIM HYEON-JUN

GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5

EPISODE 1

GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5

EPISODE 1

[door lock beeps]

[door opens]

[door closes]

Who are you, and why are you

in my son's house when no one's home?

Oh, hello, I'm

Wi Jeong-sin, ma'am.

Have a seat.

I'm sorry, it's just

I have the flu,

so I should keep my distance.

Well, all right, anyway,

who are you exactly?

Hyeon-jun's girlfriend?

Oh, no. No, I'm not.

How do you know him then?

Answer carefully. I might report you

to the police for trespassing, you know.

Uh, well

So

We like each other.

You two like each other,

but aren't officially together?

So, you've got a thing going?

[chuckles] Yes, I guess so, ma'am.

But what are you doing here

in this empty house without Hyeon-jun?

Oh, I've caught the flu,

and there's construction in my building,

so he told me I could stay here.

And yet, he won't even let me

set foot in the house.

I've heard a lot about you, Ms. Seong.

-He told you about me?

-Yeah.

[scoffs]

I bet he bad-mouthed me

for failing as a mother.

Oh, not at all.

He said that as a child,

his dream was to be like you.

Hyeon-jun really said

those exact words to you?

I can't wait for the sh**t

to be over with.

-Yeah, to not see his freaking face

-[clears throat]

-Up for a game of jokgu today like usual?

-Hey!

-I'm in. I've been waiting all morning.

-Oh, yeah! Time for some jokgu.

-Come on, let's go. Let's go.

-Jokgu?

-Wouldn't miss my daily victory over you.

-Ten-to-one says I beat you.

What are you talking about?

You never beat me

-[crew chattering]

-What's with everyone?

-He can't get up in the morning.

-Hey, Gil-su.

-Can you go to the car now? I need you

-Hyeon-jun, one moment. Hold on.

[blows]

[all chuckling]

Whoa. Oh, man.

-Hello.

-Oh, yeah, hi.

-Hi.

-See ya.

[chuckles]

-What's that?

-Oh, this.

The script supervisor's parents

grow cherry tomatoes.

She brought some for you

since you're watching your diet.

She did?

-Yeah.

-But why?

-Hey, see!

-What?

You said the staff didn't like me.

I guess you were wrong about that.

-What?

-Was it a lot? Was it a lot?

-Come on.

-Oh, give me a break.

Oh, you're so naive. Didn't you notice it

earlier when we arrived?

They were bad-mouthing you, okay?

And just as you showed up, they started

to scatter like freaking ants.

Come on, face it,

if they actually liked you,

they would've been like,

"Hyeon-jun, wanna play with us?"

They just hate your guts.

Hey, then why did one of them

come up to me earlier and go,

"Hyeon-jun, let me get that loose thread?"

He started to laugh

and held it up to me like so.

[chuckles]

He probably pulled the loose thread off

because it was sticking out, like this.

Okay?

Can't you put two and two together?

Hey, then what about this?

This stuff?

Ah! She gave some to everyone on set,

and it would've been weird to skip you,

so she just tossed some in

for you as an extra.

Come on. Don't be ridiculous.

An extra? Yeah, right.

Would you say the same thing

about the thread, huh?

You're full of sh*t. Hey, give me that.

-Oh.

-I'm eating all of these.

Why'd she give him that?

Makes no sense.

[crew member] I can't find the gaff tape.

Hey, how you doing?

Yeah, I mean,

it was a good shot and everything.

[clears throat]

-Hey, let's go grab a coffee.

-Yeah, coffee's good.

-You coming?

-Hey, U-jin.

-Yes?

-Let me ask you.

Earlier, it looked like you guys

were talking about me.

-But when I came over, everyone took off.

-Oh

What'd I do to them?

Did I do something wrong?

No, no.

Uh, the thing is

-Yeah, we were talking about you.

-You were?

-It was crazy.

-That day, did you see Hyeon-jun?

-Yeah, we all saw him together.

-Oh. Oh, right. Well

Let go! Ow!

He just flew at the thug with a kick,

and wow, I felt like Kang Pil-gu

-jumped right out of the dang screen!

-Did that kick land though?

-It was spectacular.

-It really landed? Wow.

And lately, he's been showing up

to action training really diligently,

even with the injury he got because of me.

What? He got injured?

Yeah, when we filmed

that factory scene, you know

Listen up, everyone.

For today's sh**t,

I'll do every stunt myself.

The truth is,

I was a bit injured that day and

I was trying to push through it because

I didn't want to inconvenience anyone.

But he found out I was hurt, and he filled

in for me, and that's how he got hurt.

[all exclaim]

He kept it quiet

so I wouldn't get in trouble.

-He covered for you?

-I couldn't wait for the sh**t to be over,

-but now

-Same, that man is just really amazing.

-[clears throat]

-Up for a game of jokgu today, like usual?

-I'm in. I've been waiting all morning.

-Oh, yeah! Time for some jokgu.

-Come on, let's go. Let's go.

-[crew chattering]

Wow, can cherry tomatoes

really be this red?

They look amazing. Delicious.

Really precious.

Savor them, come on.

-Don't just shove it all in.

-I'm not eating this.

-[chuckles]

-Oh! Hi, Ms. Oh!

-Hi, ma'am.

-How are you doing?

Oh, yes. Ms. Oh, it's been a long time.

-True, it's been a while.

-[chuckles]

Hyeon-jun, she and Ms. Seong have made up.

-[chuckles]

-Oh

What? No way.

You're kidding, right?

That day, they yanked each other's hair,

ready to k*ll each other

[whispers] Get out.

[chuckles] See you later.

Oh, yes, please, have a seat.

Wow.

Ae-suk showed up at my house, Hyeon-jun.

Oh, I see.

[sighs]

Mi-ran, I want to apologize.

I went too far, that much I know.

I hadn't acted in a long time

and I was eager to do well,

and before I knew it, I hit you like that.

[sighs]

And what I regret the most,

is that I could tarnish

my son's reputation like that.

Can you do this for my son?

Can you please forgive me

just this once, Mi-ran.

Do you believe a single apology

can patch up

a relationship that's already broken?

[sighs]

If you're that uncomfortable,

I'll bow out right now.

So, we agreed to just work together.

[sighs]

Thank you for being

so understanding, Ms. Oh.

I have to say though,

I think she really struggles with you.

Pardon?

Well, I can tell you're

not exactly a sweet son.

[chuckles]

Well, I guess boys will be boys.

-[chuckles]

-Ae-suk went through a great deal.

Not every well-known actor has

the kind of courage it takes

to have a child and raise it by herself.

Think about all the disrespect

she must have faced back then.

No one has the right

to point their finger at her,

not even her own child.

I'll head out.

Oh, okay.

[sighs]

Ah, that's a wrap! Yeah!

-[laughing]

-Great job. Have a good one, guys.

-Great job. Nice work.

-Oh, yeah, thanks.

Nice work, take care of yourselves.

First round's on me!

-Yeah?

-Wanna join us for jokgu

-if your ankle's okay now?

-Jokgu?

-Uh-huh.

-Me?

Yeah. If you don't have time, it's fine.

Oh, I do, I do!

My ankle's fine now. It's totally fine.

-It's better?

-Yeah.

-I have nothing after this, right?

-Yeah, that's right.

Yeah? Nice, okay, all right.

I'll go change. Be right back!

You too, Mr. Hwang.

[all cheering, chattering]

[rock music playing]

Yeah! [laughing]

Yeah, yeah!

No, I'm okay, I'm okay

[chattering continues]

Get it, Hyeon-jun! Get it!

Oh, nice one!

I got it! Hold on.

Yeah!

[cheering, laughing]

In your face, you big mouth!

Boo-yeah! Whoo!

[exclaiming]

Ah, yeah!

[Jeong-sin] He said that as a child,

his dream was to be like you.

Hyeon-jun really said

those exact words to you?

[chuckles] Yeah.

I don't really know,

but it seems like Hyeon-jun, um

really admired you when he was little.

Maybe that's when he first dreamed

of becoming an actor?

[chuckles]

[chuckles] You're putting

a flattering spin on it.

[sighs] But the truth is my son hates me.

I put him through a lot,

both physically and emotionally.

[smacks lips] Even so, thanks to him,

I've been able to live

a good, comfortable life.

Have you ever,

by any chance, thanked him for that?

Oh, of course, I'm very grateful.

But saying it out loud

feels awkward, you know.

[chuckles] Honestly,

I'm not great at saying thank you myself.

But I read in a book somewhere

that the least you can do to repay someone

who contributes to your happiness

and your peace is

to show your gratitude.

Hyeon-jun, I'd like

to thank you.

Thank you, Hyeon-jun.

Thank you, Hyeon-jun.

Hyeon-jun, thank you.

Hyeon-jun, thanks a lot for everything.

Hyeon-jun.

Thanks a lot, Hyeon-jun.

Thank you. Thanks

Thank you, Son.

Thank you, my son.

Okay, that's good. That's good.

Oh, wait.

Okay, okay.

Thank you, Son. Thanks, Hyeon-jun.

[chuckles]

-All right, see you all later.

-Thank you for the game!

[groans] Whoa.

If tomorrow goes like this,

we might actually stay on schedule.

-Oh, Hyeon-jun, excellent teamwork today.

-Oh, come on. Well done. Nice work today.

-You were so cool earlier.

-Thanks, I had fun.

-Thanks. Great job today, yeah.

-Good job.

-You too, thank you.

-Thanks, bye.

-Thanks, well done.

-[chuckles]

Look at you. What kind of actor

puts more energy into jokgu than acting?

What are you talking about?

I gave my all to both.

[scoffs] So, going

to Ms. Wi's place again?

Yeah, I should.

-[phone buzzes]

-Wait, Ms. Wi's place?

They've already gotten that close?

When did that happen?

-Shh! Come on, man.

-When, huh?

[Jeong-sin] I'm feeling a lot better,

so I'm back home now.

You can go back to your place now too.

Thanks to you, I got to rest comfortably

in such a nice place.

[both chuckle]

Oh.

[water boiling]

[gasps softly]

-Hey, Mom, you're here.

-[gasps] Oh, my. You're just getting in?

[chuckles] This morning,

I found some really fresh baby octopus

at the market, so I made yeonpotang.

Well, you like that dish, right?

Um

Do I like baby octopus? [chuckles]

Uh, baby octopus

Sure, I like it. No, I mean, I do.

Yeah, I like it. I like it, hmm.

Hyeon-jun, listen.

-I want to thank you.

-[gasps softly]

I know you've been through a lot.

You worked so hard to build your own life,

and because of that,

I was able to live a good one too.

It's not like I don't know that.

But once you'd made a name for yourself,

doing well and settling into your life,

I just wanted to forget everything.

I didn't want to think about

those miserable old days anymore.

I guess that's why

I've been so bad at showing my thanks

Jun.

[sniffling]

Thank Thank you so much.

And I'm sorry.

So, I've been thinking really hard.

And this is the only thing

I can actually do for you.

So every day I'll come,

and prepare you nice dinners.

[sighs] Oh, come on.

What do you mean

you haven't done anything for me?

You've done so much.

So don't think like that please, hmm?

And you don't have to come every day.

Okay?

It's really not necessary.

Let's eat now.

But you really don't need

to do this every day.

I'm here.

Yeah, but coming here at this hour

Did something happen?

You said I should reach out

if I ever needed your help.

If you ever need my help with anything,

feel free to get in touch.

[sighs]

Oh, that. Why?

What do you need my help with?

Well, you owe me an article, remember?

Really? I owe you an article?

When we chased Mr. Yoon Jung-h*

all the way to Gangneung,

you promised you'd write any article

I asked for, without exceptions.

Just once,

you'll write the article that I want.

I don't normally accept article requests,

but if the facts are undeniable,

and it's worthy of being written about,

-I'll agree.

-All right.

You owe me one article,

don't forget about it.

Oh! Oh, yeah, I remember.

Although,

you're actually going to use that?

Yeah, you bet.

I'm asking you for a big favor today.

I'm still owed one article,

so I'm cashing that in.

And you gave me your business card

that night out of guilt,

well now, I'll take you up

on that one too.

I'm going to use up everything.

[chuckles] So, what's the favor?

Chairman Lee Dae-h*.

Let's take that b*stard down.

We'll do it together.

[reporter] YTM News Star Interview.

We have actors

Lim Hyeon-jun and Gwon Se-na

from Good Detective Kang Pil-gu

with us today.

-It's great to have you both here.

-Yes, hello.

I'm Lim Hyeon-jun, and I play Kang Pil-gu

in Good Detective Kang Pil-gu.

Hello, I'm Wi Jeong-sin

from Sports Eunseong.

I know we're here to promote the show,

and I'm sorry to bring this up

in a setting like this,

but I've invited someone

who can explain things in more detail

so we can shed light

on what really happened.

I'm here today to expose the truth.

The ugly truth behind certain circles

in politics and business.

This case traces back to the death of

an assemblyman's aide seven years ago.

[upbeat K-pop music playing]

SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO

FOR HER APPEARANCE

[Hyeon-jun] Chairman Lee Dae-h*.

Let's take that b*stard down.

We'll do it together.

g*dd*mn it!

-[laughing]

-[realtor] You must be strapped for cash.

You got that right. Here you go.

He sold his building and his car

and now he's paying the penalty

for pulling his ads.

[Jeong-sin] If we let things

go on like this,

all the misunderstandings about Hyeon-jun

are going to be treated as fact.

I'll do the assignment.

[Hyeon-jun] If I beg you

really hard not to go,

would you still go?

Yes.