01x07 - The Algorithm of Feelings

[bunniefuu]

Looks like Song Hui-na's contract
is ending in about three months,

so Team One needs to check in with her.

Have you found any good ideas
for filling the Tuesday slot?

[man] We're trying to go with a genre
that stands out from the competition.

The strongest candidates right now
are Hwany and Jingom.

[Byeong-hak] How's our Friday looking?

I heard another company ran a promotion
last week. Did it hurt our numbers?

[Kyeong-nam] She's not paying
any attention.

[man] We've been preoccupied
with Yun Song's sudden break.

You can't let writers
run us into the ground!

You have to be on them at all times.

You need to stay on your toes
and keep them on schedule, or we're done!

This goes for all of you.
You can never let your guard down.

[sniffs]

-[server] Thank you.
-You're welcome.

[poignant music playing]

[Mi-rae laughing]

This one is my favorite.

-It is cool.
-We have to go. I'm obsessed.

Oh I can't wait to see it!

[romantic music playing]

[Kyeong-nam] At first, it was only

a string of coincidences.

Little surprises
happening out of the blue.

Unexpected.

[Dong-min] Next up, Seo Mi-rae.

-Your turn.
-[cheering]

-[Eun-ju] Get something cute!
-[singsong] I hope I like this!

[group making drumroll noise]

Yay! So sweet.

-Whoa, he's your doppelgänger.
-[woman] Nice!

[Eun-ju] Oh my God. He's so cute.

-So fluffy!
-[Hye-bin] Adorable.

[Kyeong-nam] Of all the gifts in the box,
you picked mine.

A coincidence.

Every day, we got on the same elevator.

A coincidence.

[rushed footsteps approaching]

[Mi-rae panting]

[Kyeong-nam] Then one day, I realized

I was trying to make
those coincidences happen.

It won't come out that way.

Oh.

I guess. [chuckles]

[Kyeong-nam] There were days
when I tried a little too hard.

It has to sound like its genuine.
It has to be relatable but not ordinary.

-Romantic but not too old-fashioned.
-[chuckles softly]

An iced Americano, please,

and an iced latte, also.

-You ordering a coffee?
-[Mi-rae] Yes.

Can I have an iced latte, please.

-[server] That's 4,500.
-[Mi-rae] Mm-hmm.

-[cash register beeps, whirs]
-[server] Thank you.

-Thank you.
-[Kyeong-nam sighs]

There were days when I tried to act
like I didn't care

and convince myself to give up.

Are you looking for this?

[chuckles]

[gentle Korean ballad playing]

Ta-da.

[Kyeong-nam] But whenever I did that,
you'd give me hope…

[chuckles]

[in English] ♪ In my eyes
You're dearest ♪

♪ I don't fear the silence beside you… ♪

You're actually here.

[lyrics in Korean]

[Kyeong-nam] …by doing
something unexpected.

♪ And I'll find I'm on it beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[vocalizing]

EPISODE 07
THE ALGORITHM OF FEELINGS

You feel so nice.

[music fades]

What are you doing here?

[gentle music playing]

Oh…

[Yeong-il] Hello?

-You there?
-Hold on.

Oh!

[music fades]

Why are you out here?

I asked you first.

I needed… fresh air.

To relax.

It's such a gorgeous night out.
I wanted to enjoy it.

-I can take you in now.
-Oh, uh, I'll go in a little.

-I like it here. I'm good.
-You're kinda drunk.

I don't need you to…

Earlier, when I found you,

why did you say, "You're actually here?"

The "actually" part.

Oh.

I… was a little bit drunk. You were right.

-So you weren't expecting someone else?
-No, I don't know anyone here.

How come you left the bar?

Weren't you having fun
drinking with everyone else?

Celebrating your win?

I guess

I needed some fresh air too.

How are things with your boyfriend?

Good.

[sighs] Thanks.

Glad to hear it.

[elevator chimes]

So, this one's my room.

Right.

Thanks for this.

You're welcome.

[beeps]

[sighs softly]

[sighs softly]

[cell phone buzzing]

[Dong-min] Kyeong-nam, where are you?
Why aren't you coming back?

[Hye-bin] Dong-min's totally hammered,
and he's a riot. You gotta see this.

[Dong-min] Ha! Hye-bin's even more drunk.

[Eun-ju] Did you get stuck at the hotel?
We miss you! Come back.

[Kyeong-nam] I'm beat,
so I'm going to bed.

Don't do anything I wouldn't do.

[pensive music playing]

[pensive music continues]

[sighs deeply]

[cell phone buzzing]

[Dong-min] Mi-rae, are you passed out
on Ms. Yun's floor or what?

[Mi-rae chuckles] Not quite.

I'm going to bed in my room.
I'm too tired to party tonight.

[scoffs]

Do you ever tell the truth?

[Mi-rae] Ms. Yun, I just called us a ride.
I'll take you to your hotel.

-[groaning]
-I think you've had enough for tonight.

-Come outside with me.
-[groaning] I don't want to.

Hey, why won't you ever date anyone?

Huh? You haven't had a boyfriend
since what's-his-face.

You really need to get out there,
start dating again. [laughs scornfully]

Why are we talking about
my dating life right now?

Anyway, how am I supposed to
go out with anyone these days?

All I do is run around with you.

[Song] Fine if you don't have a boyfriend,

but you should at least
have a crush on someone.

[Mi-rae] Worry about your own crushes.
Come on, our ride is here.

[Song] Ah, always in such a rush. So rude.

[Eun-ju] Do you like cats? I have two.
Wanna see pictures?

I need some air. Please excuse me.

[Eun-ju] Oh.

Hurry back.

[sighs]

[phone chirps]

[automated voice] The person
you are trying to reach is not available…

-[call disconnects]
-[Dong-min] He won!

[cheering inside]

[pensive music continues]

[sighs]

-[music fades]
-[cell phone buzzing]

PLANNING TEAM 2 PRODUCER
CHOI DONG-MIN

[buzzing continues]

Dong-min?

Yeah, what's up? Where'd you go?
Hwany's getting worried.

-I went for a walk.
-[Dong-min] Well, walk back.

Kyeong-nam, come on!

-Yo, what's Mi-rae doing?
-Hmm? What?

Mi-rae, where are you?

She didn't come back to meet you guys?

[Dong-min] She told Hye-bin
she left the hotel a while ago,

but she's not back yet.

We don't know where she is.

You guys are missing out.

-[pensive music playing]
-[call disconnects]

[Kyeong-nam] Why do you keep
getting your hopes up?

It shouldn't make you happy
that she's not seeing anyone.

How are things with your boyfriend?

Good, I guess, yeah.

[sighs] Thanks.

[Kyeong-nam] Maybe the reason
she lied about seeing someone…

Glad to hear it.

…is the reason to hang in there.

[pensive music continues]

[sighs shakily]

You have to stop kidding yourself.

[sighs]

[knocking on door]

[Mi-rae sighs] Just a second!

-[Song sighs]
-Oh? You're already up?

We're leaving.

Now?

What's the rush?

We could've had breakfast
and caught a later flight!

[groans] Don't even mention food.

[uneasy music playing]

[gags]

[sighs] You should be
sleeping off that hangover--

Don't mention last night either.
[clears throat]

Yeah, you're right.
It was totally uneventful.

You think? Didn't I win?

We did go out to celebrate your award,

and we were all talking
around the table, but… [sighs]

…I didn't hear anything crazy.

Ugh! Shut your mouth!

[huffs]

Good Lord, it's too early for this.
Moving on. [sighs]

By the way,

your boyfriend's probably wondering
how you're feeling this morning.

-Huh?
-Pretty sweet guy from the sounds of it.

I was a little surprised
that he actually existed.

What are you saying?

Oh, I had a nice little conversation
with your guy last night.

-While you were passed out cold.
-Hey!

-Why'd you answer my phone?!
-Why?

Uh…

I wasn't sure who was calling you.
Since they kept trying, I picked it up.

[sighs] You nosy little weasel!

Did you call him?

[sighs] I just can't win with her.

[music ends]

[seagulls calling]

Kyeong-nam!

Can we please go get
some gukbap somewhere?

I'm dying here.

-What about the girls?
-[Dong-min] Coffee run.

Oh! Over here with those!

-I got you an Americano.
-Oh, that's nice of you.

-[Dong-min] Lifesavers.
-[Eun-ju] We're hungover. You look fine.

Where's Mi-rae?

Ms. Yun dragged her off to the airport
at the crack of dawn.

[wistful music playing]

[Hwany sighs]

How about we get some food?

-[Dong-min] Sounds good.
-[Hwany] Yeah, please!

It's on you!
We kept on drinking waiting for you.

I think you're still drunk.

-Come on, let me lean on you.
-You smell awful. Get away. It's gross.

-What'd you do last night, anyway?
-[Hwany] Did you really go for a walk?

[music fades]

[sighs]

[sighs contentedly]

[sighs] It's true what they say.
There's no place like home.

-[television beeps]
-[cheering on-screen]

[cell phone buzzing]

DONG-MIN SENT 10 PHOTOS

[chuckles]

So cute. It looks like a blast. [chuckles]

[cheering, yelling on TV]

[man on TV] This is how high he gets
from someone living their best life.

Let's hear it for Lee Sang-jun.

Hmm…

[cell phone buzzing]

Hello?

[Yeong-il] Just making sure
you got home okay.

Oh. I did.

I felt bad about not being able
to meet up with you like I said.

[chuckles] You don't need to.

I would have been surprised
to see you there.

I kept myself from going

because I knew I wouldn't be able to leave
once I saw you, but you don't seem upset.

I'm not sure what you mean about leaving.

-Can we talk in person?
-Now, you mean?

-Uh…
-I'll be waiting.

-[pensive music playing]
-[sighs]

[sighs]

[Mi-rae] What the heck?
This better be a glitch.

You made good time.

You want a c*ck?

No, thanks.

Suit yourself.

So are you thinking of leaving?

Yeah… I'd already been here too long.

But then my plans went out the window
when you showed up out of nowhere.

I need to get back on the road though.

Do you know where you're going next?

The journey's what it's all about.

I just get on my bike
and hit the throttle.

Will you be traveling
with anyone else at all?

Only if you say yes.

[suspenseful romantic music playing]

We can see where the road takes us
and have an adventure. Fun and freedom.

[Mi-rae] I suppose you could
chalk it up to my profession,

but the moment I heard those words,
I realized…

-♪ I didn't notice… ♪
-Your wish is my command.

♪ When you walked through
I was supposed… ♪

[Mi-rae] …that I was in charge
of where my story went.

♪ Every moment… ♪

And that whatever happened
in the next chapter was up to me.

♪ I had no clue ♪

-♪ Somebody like exactly who you are ♪
-[yelling playfully]

-♪ I, I ♪
-[cheering]

-♪ I, I ♪
-[both chuckling]

♪ Right person, wrong time… ♪

[chuckling]

♪ I, I ♪

♪ Wish there was some kind of sign… ♪

[Yeong-il] It'll be ready in a bit.

-It looks delicious.
-I hope you like it.

The trick is to not put too much on.

-How is it?
-[giggles] Mm!

♪ No matter what I do ♪

-♪ I'm tossing and turning ♪
-[Mi-rae giggles]

♪ Like my heart is burning… ♪

Here.

-[Yeong-il] Is it cold?
-Ah!

-[both laugh]
-Yes! [giggling]

[laughing happily]

♪ How do I get back to you? ♪

♪ How do I get back to you? ♪

♪ You were holding hands
At the local market ♪

♪ And she looks perfect ♪

♪ I don't blame you ♪

♪ One, because ♪

♪ 'Cause I messed it all up, oh ♪

♪ And that should've been us ♪

♪ I couldn't give you my love, nah ♪

-♪ And now all I want is you ♪
-♪ Is you ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ How do I get back to you? ♪

[music fades]

We'll have fun, and freedom.

[Kyeong-nam] What are you doing here?

[pensive music playing]

What are you doing here?

[Mi-rae] Why does that keep happening?

Hey, Mi-rae?

Mi-rae.

[Mi-rae] Which of these guys…

Something wrong?

Is something wrong?

…am I with right now?

[device pings]

[sighs] What was that?

Why do they keep blending into each other?

[sighs]

This wasn't supposed to happen.

[cell phone buzzing]

[Kyeong-nam] Hope you all got home safely.
See you tomorrow.

[music fades]

[liquid pouring]

[refrigerator door opening]

Oh, hi. How are you?

Hello.

I hope you're all very proud
of what we accomplished.

We really showed them! Huh?

[all chuckling]

But now we have to be careful

that we don't start
resting on our laurels,

because we are not in the big leagues,
not yet.

Today we start working on winning
even more awards next year.

Fan Favorites, Artistic Excellence,
Snappy Dialogue. I want it all!

Now, for the upcoming ad campaign,
I have suggestions.

[Mi-rae] I mean, it can't hurt
to avoid him for a while.

-We'll work twice as hard! [laughs]
-It's gonna be nuts. [chuckles]

But I do feel bad for you,
because as team leader,

you have even more responsibility.

I'll be even busier,
but we'll see how it goes.

You have that big campaign, right?
If you want me to help you, I can.

You read my mind.
I'm a little overwhelmed right now.

I'll add it to my schedule.
You guys wanna…

[Mi-rae] We're not even on the same team.
Why would we work together?

He's got his own people.

Ah yeah.

[sighs]

Remind me to tell you
about this idea I had.

-You got it.
-Of course,

Only if we all order makgeolli.

-[Kyeong-nam] You guys know I don't drink.
-Oh, you can drink once in a while.

-[woman] A few sips. For the team.
-sh**t.

-[woman 2] I'll buy it for you.
-[sighs]

You idiot.

There's no reason for me to avoid him.

[exhales sharply]

[sighs] Can't we go out tomorrow?

It's so cold outside.

-[horns honking]
-[gasps]

I took the car
so we wouldn't walk in the cold.

I just took a wrong turn and got lost,
and now no one wants to let me over. Hey!

Ugh! [gasps]

I had my blinker on, what gives?!

[scoffs]

Just let me know when you're close.

-Oh?
-Nice to see you again.

Nice to see you.
Are you lost or something?

No, I'm meeting Kyeong-nam in here.

Oh…

[server] Enjoy your coffee.

Dang it.

Hold on. What was that Kyeong-nam said?

It's not like
I'm the one who got rejected,

so why am I acting like I did?

[uneasy music playing]

[exhales sharply]

You're a badass.

-[confident music playing]
-Be confident.

And smile.

What? Can't handle it?

-[chuckles]
-[thunk]

[pained grunt]

[groans]

Ah.

Ah!

sh*t.

[sighs]

-[groans]
-[Hwany] Oof.

It's gotta hurt.

That was really loud.

Oh. [chuckles]

Do I look like it hurt? [laughs]

Go big or go home, right? [chuckles]

Emergency. Are you close?
I'll be waiting outside.

[uneasy music playing]

[Ji-yeon] How come?
I'm at least 20 minutes away.

Stay inside. Have a coffee or something.

It's too cold. You'll freeze outside.

[Kyeong-nam sighs]

-Are you leaving already?
-I wish! [chuckles]

I just need to use
the ladies room. [giggles]

Oof. I worry about her.

-[tense music playing]
-[gasps] Oh!

My forehead!

I look like I got in a fight.
[pained gasp]

[groans loudly]

What an idiot!

[softly] Jeez.

Have a good one.

You should probably ice that.

[music fades]

Whoa. Is she always that distracted?

If she's not careful,
she'll need stitches.

Where'd we leave off?

[Kyeong-nam sighs]

I'll be right back.

[tender music playing]

[cheering, laughter]

-He's your doppelgänger.
-[Eun-ju] He's so cute!

Twinsies!

[music fades]

Ugh! I cannot stand the way
people drive out there.

They completely ignored my signals
the whole way!

Oh sh**t! Yo!

What did you do?

-[embarrassed sigh]
-Did you get in a fight at work?

No, I didn't.

-Hey, I'm starving. Come on, take me away.
-Sure…

-[screams]
-[gasps]

-I wanted to die!
-[jaunty music playing]

Hey, let's get moving,
come on, come on, come on.

-[Ji-yeon] Okay, but I want deets.
-Hit it, hit it!

[music fades]

-Here.
-Huh? Oh. Thanks.

[Ji-yeon snickering]

Hey. It hurts, you know.

[stifled giggle]

[laughing loudly]

Sorry, I just can't! [laughs]

How fast were you going
that you got such a massive goose egg?

Hey! If you hadn't insisted on driving in,
my forehead wouldn't…

[sighs] Forget it.

-[scoffs]
-You got some nerve.

I was only trying to give you
a ride in my warm car. You're so mean.

Why are you available tonight?
Don't you have any dates?

Oh…

Um…

Not tonight. I'm taking a break.

Why?

I'm tired. It's not worth the effort.

[chuckles]

Ready to join the nuns?

[intriguing music playing]

It's like this.

I put all this time into looking fabulous
and feeling confident,

and then I hear myself going,
"That's so interesting,"

when the guy turns out to be a real dud.

Then I get home and feel frustrated.

I find it such a shame
I'm wasting the looks I was gifted.

-Mm…
-There has to be something else.

I'm starting to think

other things could bring me joy
besides dating,

and I'm the only one who doesn't know it.

Yeah. There are some of us
who go do stuff by ourselves.

I can't. I mean, I don't want to.
I love going out on dates.

[sighs] The problem is trying to find
a guy who isn't totally cringe.

I hate it!

So you love doing something you hate,
that makes sense.

It's called venting.

You don't have to worry
about covering that up for a date,

but what about work?

[sighs]

[Ji-yeon snickers]

[Mi-rae hisses]

[Ji-yeon gasps]

'Can't even tell. [clapping]
Absolutely perfect. Totally natural.

-[Mi-rae] Really?
-Mm!

[uneasy music sting]

Ji-yeon?

[sighs] I think you can tell.

-[sighs]
-Should I get bangs for real though?

[gasps] In this magazine
I read the other day,

it said most women get bangs on a whim.

It's fun for ten minutes, then all you do
for the next year is try to grow them out.

You do not wanna be that girl.

[Mi-rae groans]

Wow! You got bangs?! They're so fun!

-It brings out your eyes.
-Thanks, good morning, everyone.

-[man] Changing it up.
-You got bangs?!

Whoa!

-[chuckles]
-[Hye-bin] Did you?

[gasps] They're clip-ons?

-You can tell?
-Standing as close as we are, a little.

[groans]

What brought this on?
You trying to stand out more?

-Hmm?
-Huh?

Oh…

I was bored and decided to try these out.

It's good to update your style,
keep it fresh and all that. [chuckles]

[romantic music playing]

[music fades]

Hi. How's it going?

[uneasy music playing]

-[Dong-min] No way?
-[Mi-rae] What?!

My sister got bangs.

-Right before she filed for divorce.
-[sighs]

[Kyeong-nam sighs]

[keyboard keys tapping]

[chuckles softly]

These are worse than the goose egg, jeez.

[sighs]

Can you die…

I honestly wasn't gonna
get into this tonight.

…from being embarrassed?

-Sure. Go on.
-You're not over me yet, are you?

-I'm such an idiot! Ugh!
-[knocking on door]

I heard noises.

-Are you all right?
-Who wants to know?

I'm just asking because

you've been in here
making those sounds for a few days.

Huh?

I kept finding presents in front
of my door. It was you wasn't it?

[Hwany] What? Those…

Those…

-What?
-I left those for So-yeong!

[growling]

[groans loudly, pants]

So-yeong, get out!

Go, go, go!
I don't anyone to see me like this.

-Leave me alone.
-Okay, I'll leave you to it, ma'am.

[Song sighs]

[groans]

[clicking mouse repeatedly]

Always so late.

[sighs]

Another ten minutes, then I'll call her.

[groans]

[beep overhead]

That's weird.

[shivering]

It's so cold.

-[sighs]
-[clicking mouse rapidly]

God, I hate her. Dammit.

-[cell phone buzzes]
-Oh!

[Song] I need another half hour.

-Ugh, seriously?
-[tense music playing]

It's the same thing every deadline.

[sighs]

I can't feel my fingers.

[yelps]

[sighs wearily]

Jeez.

-[sighs]
-[packets rustling]

Uh…

It's awfully cold in here, isn't it?

[gentle music playing]

-A heater?
-I found it in the storeroom.

[gasps]

We can share.

There's no point
in going back to your desk.

Sit next to this.

[music fades]

Did it hurt much after you hit your head?

Sort of.

But it's a lot better now.

[chuckles]

-Glad to hear it.
-Hmm.

So, I heard you guys all got home
from the trip pretty late on Sunday?

Dong-min said it was a lot of fun.

I guess so.

We ate some really good food
and saw the ocean.

Mm.

So yeah. It was a good trip.

After I saw some of the photos,
I was a little jealous.

All I got to do was have crappy ramyeon
at the airport because Ms. Yun had a fit.

[chuckles]

So you would have come with us

if she'd given you a choice?

[gentle music playing]

I think I

love the beach and good food.

It would've been cool
to be able to stay longer.

Next time, I'll take
a few extra days to enjoy it. Hmm.

You should.

UPLOAD IN PROGRESS
UPLOAD COMPLETE

[relieved sigh]

[music fades]

Good night. See you tomorrow.

Yep.

[poignant music playing]

I WANTED TO TELL YOU I LIKE YOU.

[music fades]

[music resumes]

[chuckles softly]

[Yeong-il] I wanted to tell you
I like you.

[music fades]

I see you got my letter?

I have to admit, I'm kind of embarrassed.

-About what?
-You blew me off.

[poignant music resumes]

Which I'm not used to.

I was a little surprised,
you ignored my offer.

And I thought I could forget
I ever laid eyes on you.

But it's not working.

I miss you.

[Mi-rae sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[music fades]

[car beeps]

[uneasy music playing]




[sighs]

[woman 1] TMK drops out of first
for the first time ever.

-[woman 2] Once it starts, it's downhill.
-[woman 1] Sorry not sorry.

-[woman 3] I'm surprised it held out.
-[woman 4] Hwany is amazing!

[woman 3] Yun's never lost
the top spot. Ouch!

[Hwany] Man, winning an award
changes everything, doesn't it?

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Dude, would it k*ll you
to let loose just this once?

I mean, my socials are on fire
ever since we won.

You free tomorrow? We'll grab lunch.

What about work?

Who knows if I'll be
in first place next week?

I wanna celebrate
while it's still relevant.

[sighs]

Okay. I'll be in touch.

[pensive music playing]

[Hye-bin] It's bad.
I didn't see it coming.

-[Dong-min] Me neither.
-[Hye-bin] Oh, hey.

-You're here? Hi.
-[Mi-rae sighs]

[Dong-min grunts, chuckles]

[Hye-bin] So, we saw the rankings.

Yeah? So did I. [chuckles]

[Dong-min] Things are always changing.
Don't let it get to you.

-[Hye-bin chuckles]
-[Mi-rae] I won't.

You'll get right back up there next week!

-Mm-hmm!
-It's the Busan factor, that's all.

I mean, you have some serious competition,

but if you get Ms. Yun back on track,
you'll be fine, right? Right?

[Byeong-hak] Oh wow… [chuckles] This is…

[sighs]

Don't let it ruin your day.

These things happen.

PlanC won the top award,

and that kind of thing
gets a ton of press.

-[chuckles]
-[Byeong-hak laughs]

[chuckles] Director Hwang.

How're you gonna recover?

-Sorry?
-Don't apologize. Do you have a solution?

Yes, I do.

First, I'll have a talk with Ms. Yun
to boost her spirits.

A real motivational one.

Her spirits?

You, uh… you don't have a plan
to make sure her coin sales don't fall?

-Sir?
-Oh jeez.

Yun Song's contract ends
at the end of next year.

Unless you turn things around,
there is no way we'll keep her on.

-I see.
-Her next season could be her last season.

We have enough authors to manage
without her going rogue,

which she wouldn't
if you showed some backbone.

Oh, I can talk to her
concerning her numbers,

and then we'll be able to get back on top.

Okay. Let's go. I'm Ms. Yun.
What is it you want to say?

Huh?

Oh…

You have no idea. [chuckles]

This is your fault
for not putting in the required effort!

I put you in charge
of our most successful writer.

Her old producer never lost a single rank,
and you've managed to ruin all of that!

If you don't show me
you're willing to go the extra mile,

I'll put an end to your contract too!

I'll do better, sir.

-[sighs]
-[outgoing call ringing]

Hi, So-yeong?

[So-yeong groans]

[sighs] Her striped one.

But what's really got me worried
is she hasn't yelled once today.

[sighs]

I'll come over tomorrow, okay?

[Song] It's no use.

Just go back to the office.
Nothing can fix this.

Can't you at least try to have a fit?

I always knew
this day would come eventually.

I had an excellent run.

Now on to the next trend.

[sighs]

You're not a trend.

[Song sighs heavily]

I told you, didn't I?

I didn't earn it. Choi Si-woo was
the only reason I became so popular.

[sighs]

[Song chuckles]

I'll have to learn another trade.

I'll sell my dream home,

all my vehicles.

And my clothes.

-[sighs sadly]
-[scoffs] Come on.

-Why are talking about selling stuff?
-[sighs deeply]

It's not over. We're not done.
I won't let you give up.

And to be honest,
I haven't given you my 110%.

I had a lot of personal stuff going on.
But I got that all sorted out now.

What personal stuff?

-You let your drama tank the ratings?
-Oh, no, it was just a little distrac…

[sighs] I'm all-in.

I will live and breathe The Man to Know.

Only I need you to stop
going off the rails and focus, okay?

I'll make sure you reclaim your throne.

I will make you
queen of the rankings again.

The queen?

You look thin. I'm gonna treat you
to something delicious.

-Anything you want.
-[chuckles] Anything?

-That doesn't include alcohol.
-[scoffs]

PLANC
THE MAN TO KNOW

Stop looking at it.
It's like you're obsessed.

When I first started,

I was in the same building as Yun Song,
in a basement office,

while she was in the penthouse.

Cho said be patient and learn,
have I told you that?

A million times, yeah.

A million and one, because that's
how big a deal this is for me, man.

-Can't you just let me have the win?
-I hear you. Enjoy it.

I wonder if Mi-rae's upset about this?

It's kind of a shock.

[sighs] I'm sure she is.

[groans] It's freezing outside.
Why'd you make me come so far?

I don't even know where we are.

I'm getting you out
of your fancy neighborhood for once.

You've never had something so good.

[Song] What a dump.

You sure?

-We can order everything on the menu!
-Ugh!

-Is that your colleague?
-[uneasy music playing]

[Mi-rae] Oh…

We are not eating here.

-[Mi-rae] Uh…
-Ms. Yun, good to see you.

Oh, you're here too.

We are.

[Mi-rae] Hwany.

I didn't expect to see you
so far from your studio.

This place is a bit out-of-the-way.

Oh, we were doing a little research.
How about you?

Well, we wanted some fresh air,
so we walked over.

-How're things these days?
-Never been shittier.

-Great.
-Let's go.

-I can't with this guy.
-Right.

-[Song] Annoying. Wanna punch his face.
-[Mi-rae] More fresh air, I guess.

Gotta give her props
on the insulting exit.

There you are!

[soaring instrumental music]

[chuckles] I got lost, sorry.

We don't like the ambiance.

-Oh, you don't.
-It's not her thing.

I'm buying!

Hwany?

I'll buy your lunch.

Maniac.

-[tense music playing]
-[Hwany chuckling]

[So-yeong chuckles]

-Here.
-I can do it.

No, it's my pleasure, really.

[So-yeong] Mm.

-[Hwany] Try it with this.
-[So-yeong chuckles] It does look good.

[Hwany] Thanks.

Are you always this hyper? Hmm?

Unfortunately, we can't stay.
Keep your coat on.

I see what's going on.

Oh? All right. [chuckles awkwardly]

-I'll just use the restroom before we go.
-Sure.

Hey. What's the problem?

Why are you so mean to her?
You're ruining everybody's lunch.

You wanna start trading insults?
We leave the second she comes back out.

She's your bargaining tool?
She's a person, not a pawn.

[Song] A person who works for me.

What's it worth to you if I let her stay?
Would you consider a hiatus?

-[Hwany] Stop writing?!
-Mm-hmm.

I'm down, for a little--

-[uneasy music playing]
-Oh!

-God!
-[Hwany] What?!

Let the kid decide.
It's just a friendly little negotiation.

[Hwany] These are my terms.

I'll do whatever you want as long as
you don't take So-yeong from here.

-You can't.
-The upper hand is ours, I'd say.

It doesn't feel quite right though.

What doesn't feel quite right
is your lack of k*ller instinct.

Ms. Yun, I'm ready when you are.

Oh. Take your coat off.

[So-yeong] Sorry?

Can't waste a free lunch.
Finish your meal.

Enjoy it. The food's really good.

-It is.
-[So-yeong] Uh…

-I'd say it's time for a toast.
-[Hwany] Yeah!

-Sure.
-[Song sighs heavily]

-To our success.
-Cheers!

[So-yeong chuckles]

[Song] So glad we came here.

[intriguing music playing]

-[Hwany] Whoa!
-[Mi-rae chuckling]

Now, you have to drink these in one shot.

Watch and learn, watch and learn!

-To us!
-[all] To us!

-I drink it like a sh**ter.
-[both chuckling]

[Hwany] I love it!

Milk shooters.

-Don't you love the ending?
-Mm-hmm.

[Mi-rae] When you really like someone…

[Song] Come on!

-We're storming the enemy's studio!
-This is my door.

[Song] Big stairs!

[Mi-rae] …you'll do anything
to spend more time together.

[cell phone buzzing]

Hello? Yes, I did.

You can borrow it
and hold onto it as long as you want.

-I'll be careful with it. [chuckles]
-I'm sure you will.

[Mi-rae] You'll even come up with excuses.

Are you gonna read it over the holidays?
Or do you have other plans for Christmas?

[coughing] Chris… [inhales wheezily]

[coughing]

[inhales] Are you doing anything special?

-[chuckles]
-[So-yeong] Not really.

Just catch up on my reading
and favorite shows.

That sounds really fun.

[Song] Sounds boring!

Your generation doesn't have
the first clue how to have fun. Ugh!

From the woman who's spent
more time in pajamas than a baby.

What kind of master plan
for fun do you have?

Oh. All I have to do is hang out
with my sweetheart, and the fun happens.

We don't plan it.

Yeah, the boyfriend we never see.

You don't believe he's real?

Ask Mi-rae about him.
She thinks he has a nice voice.

-Don't you?
-Yes.

-Does he really?
-Uh-huh.

And struck me as quite enamored of her.

[chuckles smugly]

When do you ever find time to go out?
You're always so busy writing.

Huh?

It's a struggle. [chuckles]

But I make it work
whenever I have a little free time.

You get it, don't you?

Or am I the only one
who's got a date for New Year's?

Seriously? At your age?
You guys are so sad.

-She's so evil.
-[Song sighs]

I am a little jealous, I guess.

And I am in the mood
for some other snacks. [chuckles]

-[Mi-rae] Damn it, I forgot he was here.
-[Song] Jeez!

-There's no food in here.
-[refrigerator opens]

[Song] And there's no booze either.

Go get snacks and beer.

[gentle music playing]

I want to say…

I shouldn't have lied to you.

Are we talking about work?

No.

I would never do that.
I'm talking about the boyfriend.

Oh…

I've never had a colleague
tell me they like me.

So I panicked and said I had a boyfriend,
I thought it would be easier.

I'm sorry too.

For what?

It was selfish of me
to tell you how I felt

without thinking of the consequences.

It did come out of the blue.

[Mi-rae sighs]

It does make me feel better to hear that.

And kinda relieved.
It's been weighing on me a little.

When we… [sighs] …talked about it
that one time before the awards,

and you told me it upset you.

I got over it though.

[chuckles softly] Really?

Glad to hear it.

[Kyeong-nam] Mi-rae?

Yes?

Are you…

Are you officially single?
Are you telling the truth?

Uh…

I'd really like it
if we could stick to the truth.

[chuckles]

From now on, that works.

That's good.

Because I wanna show you how I feel.

[romantic music playing]

♪ In my eyes, you're dearest ♪

♪ I don't fear the silence beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ You don't need
A star to shine ♪

♪ And I'll find I'm on it beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[vocalizing]

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ When I find you're home ♪

♪ I know that this must be love ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ In my eyes
You're dearest ♪

♪ I don't fear the silence beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ You don't need
A star to shine ♪

♪ And I'll find I'm on it beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[vocalizing]

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ When I find you're home ♪

♪ I know that this must be love ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ In my eyes
You're dearest ♪

♪ I don't fear the silence beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ You don't need
A star to shine ♪

♪ And I'll find I'm on it beside you ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

[vocalizing]

[music fades]