01x09 - Like or Love

[bunniefuu]

[romantic music playing]

[Mi-rae gasps]

Uh…

I should go in. [breathes shakily]

[sighs] Don't pretend
you didn't just feel that.

[Mi-rae] I can't pretend
that didn't just happen.

Or that I didn't feel anything.

But I'm not ready for this.

So, this is me.

[music fades]

Nice.

-Hm.
-One sec.

I thought…
we could catch the exhibition together?

Tomorrow's the last day.

Here.

Thanks.

I hope you'll make it.

[romantic music playing]

Have a good night.

You too.

♪ Callous, I was beginning to ♪

♪ Slowly give in to crisis ♪

♪ A lonely girl suddenly learns
To trust fate again ♪

♪ Every shadow turns into a name ♪

♪ I can hear it once again ♪

♪ Let us fly our banners across the wind ♪

♪ I'm drowning in your dream ♪

♪ Don't wanna wake tonight ♪

♪ You're my gravity ♪

♪ Oh, you pull me close to light ♪

♪ Every day feels like fate ♪

♪ We are floating beside all of time ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You are really my safe place ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You're the one I can face ♪

LEE KYU-TAE
SOLO EXHIBITION

[sighs]

LEE KYU-TAE
SOLO EXHIBITION

[music fades]

[sighs]

[pensive music playing]

[sighs]

[music fades]

[sweeping romantic music playing]

Stay right there. It's on your side.

[music fades]

♪ One day, you told me ♪

♪ "I love you, baby" ♪

♪ When the power's off
Will you still be mine? ♪

♪ I'm saving our love
Into my memory file ♪

♪ We are happy, like floating… ♪

-Have you been waiting long?
-I don't mind. It's nice out.

Oh, he's back!

We should go in. I hear it's great.

Me too.

♪ Even though you're a fiction ♪

♪ We are dancing slow ♪

-♪ Those reflections… ♪
-[Kyeong-nam] Can I ask why you were late?

I'm here now, aren't I?

[Kyeong-nam] And why are you here?

EP09
LIKE OR LOVE

[Mi-rae] Because I wanted to see you.

[music fades]

[heavy breathing on movie]

[snarling]

-Oh? Are you okay?
-[demonic growling on movie]

Of course I am. I love this stuff.

[pained grunting, snarling on movie]

[gasps]

-[woman moaning on movie]
-Oh?

[Kyeong-nam breathing heavily]

[hiccupping]

Drink this.

[hiccups]

[hiccupping]

Don't worry. I'll protect you.

Mm.

[light, happy music playing]

-[gasps]
-[snarling on movie]

[Mi-rae chuckling]

Is that a duck? Too pretty. [giggles]

Hm?

Really?

Come here. Cheese!

Huh?

[camera shutter clicking]

[both giggling]

[Mi-rae chuckles]

[camera shutter clicks]

-Ooh!
-Whoa! Oh.

-Ta-da. I so got this!
-[chuckles]

-[laughing]
-[chuckles]

-Whoa!
-Ah!

[both chuckling]

-[Mi-rae] Oh.
-Oh.

-Oh, whoa, whoa! Oh!
-Oh. [chuckling]

Are you okay?

-[chuckling] I figured it out.
-Did you now?

[Mi-rae chuckling happily]

Ah!

Since we're gonna be five,
let's get an extra ramyeon.

-You never share yours.
-Two extra, and cheese topping.

-We said we'd get glass noodles, too.
-Yeah, I want some glass noodles.

[Hye-bin] And an order of jjolmyeon
and some dumplings.

-[Dong-min] Always with dumplings.
-[Eun-ju] I'm starving.

Five's a crowd, huh?

-[chuckles softly] Let's ditch 'em.
-Hm.

[Mi-rae] Ready…

set, ta-da!

-[Kyeong-nam] Oh.
-[giggles]

-It's wearing a bow.
-[chuckles]

-[uneasy music playing]
-Do you like it? Is it good?

-As good as it looks.
-[chuckles]

Which should I have first?

I think you should have
some of the pork on the side to start. Uh…

[coughs] That's not good.
It's way too salty.

-Spit it out!
-I don't mind the salt. I don't.

Ah!

-[upbeat Korean ballad playing]
-Did you ask for a refund?

It's the least they could do.

My sister loves that place.

Such a gentleman.

Now, let me do the same.

Ah!

Mmm!

Paired up already. [chuckles]

-I think I can handle one glass.
-Let's not take chances.

[both chuckle softly]

[music fades]

Uh-huh. One of my favorites.
Tuna gimbap and jjolmyeon.

It's better.
But I have to take more breaks.

Sore wrists are worse
than writer's block. [chuckles]

Okay, you do that.

I'll call you later. [sighs happily]

If our calls distract you,
you let me know, 'kay?

-He calls so often.
-[chuckles] I think it's great.

He's away on business, see.

-What?
-You're glowing these days.

-Really? You think?
-Mm-hmm.

Time's up. I gotta get back in there.

[door closes]

[woman] We managed
to sneak out of the green room

while his manager was distracted,
but then we had to wade through the fans.

I held my bias's hand and ran for it.
We made it to the parking lot.

But the fans were there, too,

and we ended up huddling down together

in a narrow space
between the van and the wall.

I could feel his warmth
through the fine leather of his jacket.

And underneath my hands,
his heart beating like crazy.

And then…

My goodness.

-[fans screaming loudly]
-[tense music playing]

[sultry music playing]

Uh! Here?

Why not? No one'll see.

It's just, this concrete's rough.

[music fades]

[sexy suspenseful music playing]

You know I want to,
but what if our manager finds us?

Shush. Your vocal cords.

Oh, you don't wanna talk.

[Ji-yeon] Don't move a muscle.

[glass squeaking]

[fans screaming loudly]

[music fades]

Oh.

-[awkward music playing]
-Can we slow down?

Do you really want more?

Yes.

There's no official limit,

but can I suggest
that ten a week is plenty?

You can, but I'm going to ignore you.

It's just that I'm afraid
if we don't slow down,

you'll have met all of them in a month,
and you won't be able to get back in.

But you see,

I feel like I was born for this stuff

-That's good to hear.
-It's like I've found my purpose.

My endorphins and self-esteem
are through the roof,

only without the hypocrites and losers.

There's nobody judging me
because I'm just looking for a little fun,

and if I don't like a guy, I just move on.

It's genius.

Everything in this world
makes sense to me on so many levels.

Which is why I've conquered,
all my matchups.

I see what other girls don't.

-I've got it all figured out.
-[gasps]

-[inhales sharply]
-I've never felt this powerful.

-[exhales slowly]
-Like a goddess.

[gasps]

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-Huh?
-[intriguing music playing]

Whoa. This thing can't be right.

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[gasps]

Hm?

[automated voice] Your post
has gotten over 10,000 views.

-[Ji-yeon] Holy crap, I'm trending!
-[triumphant music playing]

[music fades]

NAEMO

How did all these decorations
get on here anyway?

Santa's elf?

You doing anything special for New Year's?

Reading books while I scarf tangerines
lying on the couch.

[sighs] I thought
I was going on a trip with my mom,

but she ditched me for her best friend.

I'm bored already.

It'll do you good. Sleep in and relax.

[chuckles softly]

[decorations clattering]

[Eun-ju] We got reinforcements.

I guess the tree goes
into the storage room

after we take all of these off?

Right.

Do you have plans for the break?

Mostly read a lot and eat tangerines.

-[tense music playing]
-What?

Huh.

So you two are…

seriously not gonna watch reality shows?

[scoffs] If you're not reading
actual books, I'm gonna cry.

It's your fault Director Hwang's
always telling me to get off my phone.

You guys don't play fair.
You read enough already.

[chuckles uneasily] I think
I'll go put this box away now.

-[music fades]
-[sighs]

[sighs] We gotta be careful.
That was a close one.

-[door opens]
-[Mi-rae sighs, gasps]

[whispers] Hey,
why didn't you wait 'til I was gone?

I couldn't. These decorations weigh a ton.

Stop! I'm heading out alone.

[yelps] Whoa!

[gentle music playing]

[music fades]

Stay right there.

[light, intriguing music playing]

[chuckles nervously]

What if somebody sees us?

-Just relax and act natural.
-Ugh, they won't buy it.

Oh. I don't know how to lie very well.

I'm always afraid we'll get caught.

Hm?

-Then why don't we just get caught?
-[gasps]

Not funny. Shush!

[chuckles softly]

[music ends]

[sighs]

-[chimes]
-[Kyeong-nam] Cutie.

-[light, playful music playing]
-[spluttering]

-[Dong-min] You okay?
-Huh?

Never better.

Oh. Good.

-Hm.
-[Hye-bin chuckles]

[Mi-rae] Having fun teasing me?

[Kyeong-nam] Free for dinner?

[Mi-rae] I have a meeting
with Ms. Yun. Rain check?

[Kyeong-nam] How about
I pick you up after?

[Mi-rae chuckles softly]

[giggles]

[Song] Order me something light.

I can barely lift up a spoon.

My poor wrist. It's never been this sore.

Remind me to insist on reducing
the workload in my next contract.

The industry's getting too demanding.
I can't keep up.

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

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

Uh, I was wondering,

do you know when you might be talking
to Director Hwang about that?

No.

I suppose he's been busy,
but we'll get to it.

[uneasy music playing]

[Mi-rae sighs]

-[Mi-rae sighs]
-[moans softly]

We have a problem. You're screwed
if we don't make changes this season.

[sighs] I can barely change my clothes.

[slurps]

Listen, do you remember
when PlanC became such a hit?

We didn't let that get us down.

We came up with new twists, got back
on track. We need to do that again.

You're a writer!

You're a top-notch artist!
You gotta dig deep down and get creative.

Seo Mi-rae, aren't you supposed to
make my life easier?

[Mi-rae sighs]

I'm trying to.
And I'm trying to think ahead here.

It's your work.

I can only give you suggestions.
But it's your name on it.

[sighs]

-[slurps]
-[Mi-rae sighs]

[music fades]

[Mi-rae sighs wearily]
I just don't know anymore.

It's exhausting.

You want some fresh eyes on it?

Sure.

PLAN TO GET THE MAN TO KNOW
BACK TO NUMBER 1

Hm…

Any good?

I'm sure it would catch
people's attention for a little while…

[sighs] But it would fade out?

[sighs] Yeah.

Ugh! Back to square one.

I'm not sure I should discuss
my strategy with you.

[sighs] It'll make me feel guilty
when we bump PlanC down the ladder.

[chuckles softly]

You k*ll me.

-[uneasy music playing]
-Huh?

You are

irresistible.

No! Put your flirty comments away.
I'm immune. [tuts]

Are you? [chuckles]

[Mi-rae gasping]

I would love one of your drawings
like you did for Hwany.

-Could you do one for me?
-Done.

Really? I get one?

-Yes.
-[chuckles]

Um, would you like me to draw you?

What?

I could draw you?

[pensive music playing]

I would like that.

Uh… [chuckles uneasily]
Sounds good. Bring it.

[Kyeong-nam chuckles]

[music fades]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[Mi-rae] You're a writer.
You're a top-notch artist.

You gotta dig deep down and get creative.

-[sighs]
-[tense music playing]

Ugh, it's no use!

I can't do it.

All this pressure's giving me a headache.

They don't get it.

-[sighs heavily]
-[music fades]

[intriguing music playing]

It's like they think
new ideas grow on trees.

They have no idea what it takes
to be a successful writer

because none of them are writers.

And I'm not even talking
about illustration.

They wouldn't be able to do one panel,
but I've got to do hundreds a day!

If I work faster, they say it's boring,

and if I go out on a limb,
they say it's too long.

I should just quit already!

[sighs] Ugh!

[dramatic music playing]

Are you taking another hiatus?

[sighs wearily] I should.
Rest my brain and wrist.

Good idea. Your producer will be fine.

Yes, but this time it's different.

She needs me.
I really don't want to let her down.

Why's that? Is she your friend?

You're too nice.

You should try putting yourself first.

Can you go and talk to them?

They think I'm selfish.

-They don't know you like I do, then.
-[chuckles]

-I have to go.
-Huh? You do?

You should get back to work
so you don't let your friend down.

And then, come to the restaurant.

-I'll make you something wonderful to eat.
-[chuckles]

[ding]

Only candles? Is the power out?

[romantic music playing]

Mm!

Mm!

[gasps softly]

[chuckles softly]

Hi. Rascal.

-[Jjong] You made it.
-Hm.

I admit, I do like having desert first.

Nothing beats sweets as a pick-me up.

I have to agree.

Mm!

[music fades]

Why do you come with us
whenever we eat out?

Aren't you Team One?

[uneasy music playing]

[Eun-ju] That only counts for assignments.

When it's for fun,
we're all on the same team.

-Oh, that's so you. [chuckles]
-[Mi-rae] Mm.

[chuckles]

Guys, have you been seeing
these ads everywhere too?

[commercial] With 900 themes waiting…

Yeah, they're getting a lot of traction
on dating forums and socials.

Gotta strike while the iron's hot, right?

We're gonna need to look into this.
This could be our newest competition.

[Mi-rae chuckles uneasily]

Why would anyone sign up for that?

[uneasy music playing]

Why wouldn't you?

If you'd been on some
of my real-world dates lately,

you would cry.

[Dong-min] Got a membership?

-Pretty sure your food's getting cold.
-Mm.

[commercial] So,
who will you be dating today?

It's been a while
since we all went out for drinks. You in?

[Hye-bin] Of course.
First rounds on you, and I'm thirsty!

[chuckles] You think
you can come out and join us later?

Get Ms. Yun to hustle up?

[sighs] That never works with her.

I just have to wait
'til she sends the file.

Yeah, that sucks. [tuts]

But you're good. You're coming, right?

I'd love that, but I'm not finished.
I have to wait for a file too.

Hwany's? He already submitted it.

-[Eun-ju] Hm?
-What?

-See?
-[Hwany] Episode up! Hope you all enjoy!

-[awkward music playing]
-Ah.

[sighs] Why'd he have to post
ahead of schedule?

It's good, right?
Now you get to have drinks with us.

-Text us if you finish early. Come on!
-Kyeong-nam!

I shouldn't…

I don't…

Are we doing karaoke or not?

[Hye-bin] Not.

TAKE YOUR TIME, BUT DON'T BE LATE!

[sighs] Is that peppy enough?

Ugh.

[groans tiredly]

[sighs wearily]

[Kyeong-nam slurring] Mi-rae!

[dramatic music playing]

-[gasps]
-[Kyeong-nam] Mi-rae!

Ms. Seo? Didn't you hear someone yelling?

When?

Ah! Must've been my show.

-[uneasy music playing]
-Horror film.

Oh, okay.

Kinda loud though…

Hey! Have you lost your mind?
What are you doing?

-I couldn't get in.
-Sh!

I tried to put my finger on the thing,
but I don't think it's working.

-[chuckles] Thank God. Sh, sh!
-I think we should get it checked.

How much did you drink?
You can barely stand up!

Mm…

[dismayed music playing]

[server] Enjoy your meal.

[sighs] I didn't know you could get drunk
before the food gets here.

[Hye-bin] That's a new record.

But you made him drink
as soon as we sat down, so it's on you.

You saw the glass was half-full.

[Eun-ju sighs]

I really hope he got back home all right.

[sneaky music playing]

[Mi-rae sighs]

-Quiet.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa.

[mumbling] Whoa, whoa, whoa.

You gotta hide, 'kay? [sighs]

There.

-[breathing heavily] Ugh.
-I thought you were alone.

Well, I don't think
you can see or think straight.

And where do the others think
you ran off to?

Oh, I told them I was going home.

Ah. Excellent.

I gotta wait for the file.
I'll come get you when I'm done.

-I was excellent?
-Yes, you were. Stay there.

-Stay there.
-Stay.

-[Kyeong-nam] Stay.
-Quiet.

Stay. [chuckles]

[Mi-rae chuckles]

[woman] I'm finished.
I think you're the last one.

Oh, okay. Thanks. [chuckles]

[chuckles] You must be tired.

Actually, yes.

-I'll see you. [chuckles]
-Hope you don't stay too late.

[footsteps fading]

-[relieved sigh]
-[playful music playing]

[chuckling]

-[music fades]
-[Mi-rae sighs]

[sighs]

-[sighs]
-[computer chimes]

What? She's done?

It's not even close to midnight.

[chuckles softly]

[sighs]

[chuckles softly]

[chair rumbling]

[Kyeong-nam groans softly]

-[Mi-rae chuckles]
-[groans]

[Mi-rae] Think you can stand up?

We really got lucky no one saw you.
Good thing I'm stealthy.

I'm sorry.
I guess I just missed you too much.

[Mi-rae] Apologies like that
are kinda irresistible.

-[chuckles softly]
-Let's get outta here.

Think my little pep talk might've worked.
I got the file already.

[metal clattering]

[endearing music playing]

[chuckles]

Now there's a bottle with no cap?

I don't know, I guess so.

Well, that's okay.
You'll get 'em all next time.

[sweet music playing]

You don't have to walk me in, you know.

I'll just watch you go in, then.

[Mi-rae] Really?

D'you forget something?

Like what?

-I guess not.
-[chuckles]

-Something else?
-[chuckles]

-You'll never get home at this rate.
-Sh.

[sweeping romantic music playing]

[Mi-rae giggles]

[Kyeong-nam] I'm home.

[Mi-rae] I hereby forbid you
from drinking when I'm not around.

See you tomorrow.

[Kyeong-nam] See you tomorrow.

[scoffs]

Stingy. He could at least send
a smiley face or something.

[sighs]

LIVE RANKINGS

[gasps]




[gasps]

-[phone beeps]
-[outgoing call tone]

[Song] Hey.

[chuckles] Have you seen them?
The rankings online?

Yes, I took a quick look.

I could hardly read them
because I worked like a dog.

Our readers are loving it right now.
You outdid yourself, Ms. Yun.

I knew you could do it,

but this is even bigger
than I expected right now.

Introducing a gorgeous potential rival

is the kinda big, bold, amazing move
people die for.

A sexy chef with a big heart.
Where'd you come up with that?

I guess…

[sighs]

…he's been there all along.

Just waiting in the depths of my genius.

[Mi-rae] Well, I'm loving it.
It's perfect.

You're too kind.

Rest over the holidays,
so we can start the New Year with a bang.

Hm.

I feel lucky

to be your producer.

I really mean that.

Better mean it.

-Thanks for calling. Good night.
-Thanks. You too.

[phone beeps]

We are back!

[giggles]

Hm.

-[cell phone buzzes]
-[Kyeong-nam] Congratulations.

[chuckles softly]

Thank you.

[Kyeong-nam] You did it.

-[gasps]
-[gentle music playing]

A heart?

[giggles]

Well, got my favorite emoji.

[giggles]

Is it okay to be this happy?

[squeaks]

[sighs]

Or is it too good to be true?

[pensive music sting]

[groans]

Make any progress?

Should I just quit?

-What?
-I can't take all this stress!

Ah…

I'm sure some herbal tea will help.
Try chamomile.

Ah, like a magic potion,
that's your game plan?

Magic potions don't exist.

It's just… your butt in the chair
working damn hard.

Ugh, why do I bother?

Uh, dude? Where are you going?

Huh?

[uneasy music playing]

Oh.

Nowhere. Aren't you cold at all?

What the hell's with you today?

Nothing. I'm cold.

You've been fidgety since you got here,
like you need to pee.

You got a hot date or something?

No.

[music fades]

I have to bail on the restaurant.

Traitor!

You could at least pretend you feel bad.

[Mi-rae] Uh…

Look at you! But just so you know,
I could've called it.

You called him sneaky weasel.
That's your tell.

Hey, you talk like
I was trying to deceive you.

-But lucky I saw right through you.
-[scoffs]

[cell phone buzzing]

-I enjoyed this…
-But you got a hot date waiting?

-[chuckles]
-Don't worry.

I'll only make you fashionably late, okay?
I got my own stuff to do.

What? You double booked me?

It's a back-up thing.

-At the same restaurant?
-No. At my house.

You said you were
taking a break from losers,

but now some new guy's
just coming to your place?

It's not so new.

[scoffs] Ugh.

[intriguing music playing]

[Ji-yeon snickers]

You know,
new lingerie is every lady's tell.

Huh?

Hey! I was just looking at the color.

You mean the red one?
The one that matches your cheeks?

-I really hate you. I'm not blushing.
-Think he could handle it?

-Oh my God!
-[laughing] Your face!

[music fades]

[doorbell ringing]

[giggling]

-That took forever. I'm sorry.
-Well, you're here now.

-Was traffic bad?
-No, I did some shopping.

[Mi-rae gasps]

Ooh! [chuckles]

[light, uplifting music playing]

Mm! [chuckles]

-Are we eating here?
-Mm…

-I think I'd rather stay in. [giggles]
-Let me know when you're hungry.

-I'll make you some soup.
-[gasps]

You are the guest in my house.
I'll make you some soup.

I got all the ingredients.
For rice cake soup.

Did I land a sexy chef?

-It is my favorite.
-[chuckles]

[Mi-rae sighs happily]

-Mm.
-I don't want this year to be over.

You shouldn't do that
when I'm holding a knife.

[tuts] Safety first.

[chuckles]

-[music fades]
-[both chuckle]

[knife clatters down]

At this rate, you'll get no soup.

[chuckles] Really?

-[chuckling] Mm! [giggles]
-[sweet ballad playing]

[lyrics in Korean]

[in English] ♪ Me beneath your light ♪

[lyrics in Korean]

-[in English] ♪ Tell me you feel loved ♪
-[gasps]

[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]

[music fades]

[woman] Sir, I think
you should take a look at this.

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Theme review?

It's got a bunch
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Her reviews are actually
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They know Boyfriend on Demand's
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They do,
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-[thunder clapping]
-[sultry music playing]

-Eun-h*.
-Hm?

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-Hm?

[Ji-yeon] Remember that the only rule
in Boyfriend on Demand

is there are no rules.

You should put your designs on me.

[ding]

Okay.

[Ji-yeon] No matter how hard-to-get
a character seems,

you're always the one in charge.

[cool, intriguing music playing]

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Sure.

For my collection.

But if you really want my attention,
try real estate.

Don't be shy.

The one thing a chaebol respects
is someone always wanting more.

[dramatic music playing]

[men grunting]

-[music fades]
-[glasses clinking]

[suspenseful music playing]

[grunting]

-[breathing heavily]
-[sighs]

-[ding]
-Bang!

[dramatic music playing]

[Ji-yeon] At 30,000 feet altitude,
what counts is your attitude.

You're so welcome.

[music fades]

-[shimmering]
-[intriguing music playing]

[Ji-yeon gasps]

Oh?

[automated voice] Ms. Lee Ji-yeon,
you have obtained a love triangle token.

For moi? [chuckles]

Ooh.

[intriguing music playing]

[Ji-yeon] Two-timing? Not my thing.

[chuckles]

But double-dipping?

If everyone's willing to share,
why the hell not?

[chuckles smugly]

But if you're going to date at this level,
brush up on your geometry.

"If you play your cards right,

you could end the evening
with any shape you want."

"Trapezoid. Rhombus." Rhombus?

Aren't those… four-sided?

She stopped at pentagon.

We're gonna lose our PG rating.

But the writing's pretty good.
Maybe she's doing research.

We'll be in big trouble
if customers start following her advice.

If women can fly through candidates
like she does, we won't get renewals.

She's met over 200 boyfriends
since she started?

Two months ago?

More books?

That one was on backorder
when I got the other ones for you.

Sure it's not 'cause
you wanted to read it first?

Mm. I have a meeting now.

-But I'll see you later tonight, right?
-Yep.

[chuckles softly]

[sweet, gentle music playing]

-[Eun-ju] Mi-rae?
-Yeah?

Sorry. I'm here.

-Yes?
-We… just saw this article.

Is it bad news?

-I think you better come take a look.
-[Dong-min sighs]

[Eun-ju sighs]

“THE MAN TO KNOW” ACCUSED
OF PLAGIARIZING BOYFRIEND ON DEMAND

[woman] Award-winning author Yun Song
has been caught up in another scandal.

Numerous readers of her popular
webtoon series The Man to Know

have noted striking similarities
between the newest male character

and a candidate found
on dating subscription service

Boyfriend on Demand.

[man] Fans who brought
the likeness to light claim

that the sultry-voiced
five-star hotel chef

is nearly identical to the one
in a theme found on BOD,

from his elegant good looks
to imposing physique.

-[voicemail] The person you are trying…
-sh*t.

-She's not picking up? Even for you?
-[Eun-ju] What are we gonna do?

-[door opens]
-Is it true? Is it?

-[Hye-bin] We don't know.
-Find out what the hell is going on!

-We can't get hold of Ms. Yun.
-Someone call legal!

[Dong-min] She's not answering.

[Hye-bin] We have no comment.

[Byeong-hak] Hold on, did you just say
she's not answering our calls?

Huh? Do we even know if she's been
on that Boyfriend on Demand thing?

[tense music playing]

FEELINGS ARE NOW A PRODUCT

POPULAR WEBTOON AUTHOR YUN SONG UNDER FIRE

[man] Our birth rates are low enough.
Can we afford to ignore this?

[woman] It's about plagiarism,
not population growth.

If people prefer fake boyfriends,
they might prefer fake children,

then where will we be?

Never mind paying for diapers

if they spend all their money
on those crazy subscription fees.

[woman 2] How can you afford it?

[woman 3] Not using
your parents' money on this, are you?

[woman 4] You're pathetic.

They're so mean.

[woman 5] Acts like a big shot
in the virtual world. Must be a loser.

A loser? Ugh!

Oh, snarky little shits. [gasps]

Oh. D'you hear from her?

[sighs] I'm afraid not.

I was hoping she would come home,
so I waited. But she hasn't.

-[Mi-rae] Oh.
-Uh, I'm not sure how to handle this.

We'll figure it out.
I need to see her office.

[door closes]

-[pensive music playing]
-[Mi-rae sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

-[sighs]
-[Hwany] Holy crap!

This means the guy she was bragging
about seeing doesn't even exist.

[chuckles] A total fraud.

Remember how high and mighty she got,

saying our generation
doesn't know how to have fun?

Oh, karma is a sneaky b*tch, huh, Ms. Yun?

Woman lied straight to our faces, dude.

-D'you look over my notes for today?
-Wait.

If her series gets canceled,
that witch won't need an assistant.

The comments are vicious.
Her fans are pissed.

Everyone says TMK has to go.

Which is not good for So-yeong. Right?

It's bad. She could lose her job.

Uh-huh, not gonna happen on my watch.

-No way.
-Bad idea.

[Hwany] Ms. So-yeong, don't panic.

If you lose your job
because of that nut job,

I'll help you find a better job.

Don't send that.

[Hwany] What was Ms. Yun thinking?
How could she screw you over like this?

Please get back to me.
I'm worried about you.

[chuckles]

-[Kyeong-nam sighs]
-[cell phone buzzes]

[So-yeong] She didn't screw me over
in any way, okay?

Besides, I'm also on BOD,
so mind your own business!

-And stick to your job!
-Huh?

sh*t.

I tried to warn you, didn't I? Jeez.

-Ugh.
-[cell phone buzzing]

[sighs] Hey.

[Kyeong-nam] Did you eat yet?

[sighs] I wish I could.

[chuckles softly]

Where are you?

[Mi-rae] I'm in Ms. Yun's studio.
So-yeong just took off,

but I'm going to hang around
in case my AWOL author comes home.

I'm hoping she wants to get
into her hiatus pajamas.

Oh, do you think
you could do me a big favor,

assuming you're finished with Hwany?

Just dropped him off, so sh**t.

I wanna check my notes
on a meeting I had with Ms. Yun,

but they're on a USB key at home.

I would go get it, but I'm afraid
she'll show up here as soon as I leave.

It would be amazing
if you could look in my files

and send me the one with the minutes?

-Mm-hmm. I can be there pretty soon.
-I owe you one.

[sighs] I could really use a hug
when I get home.

Can you handle two little favors?

[chuckles softly] Sure.
Twist my arm, why don't you?

You're the best.

-[phone beeps]
-[chuckles softly]

[door opens]

[pensive music playing]

[sighs]

BOYFRIEND ON DEMAND

[sighs]

[tense music playing]

Why would anyone sign up for that?

BOYFRIEND ON DEMAND REVIEW

SEO MI-RAE - TRIAL TIME: 50 HOURS
USER SATISFACTION SURVEY

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

Idiot!

[door lock beeps]

-[tense music building]
-[door lock beeps]

[outgoing call tone]

Answer!

BOYFRIEND ON DEMAND

-[outgoing call tone]
-[Mi-rae] Pick up, dammit! [pants]

[gasps]

SEO MI-RAE

[tense music continues]

-[outgoing call tone]
-Taxi, taxi!

[pants] Yongsan, please.

Answer the phone.



[outgoing call tone]

[panting]

Come on!

[tense music building]

-[Kyeong-nam] Hey.
-[gasps]

[door closes]

-Something wrong?
-[breathing heavily] I tried to reach you.

I thought something happened.

Oh, I was cleaning up.
I must've missed it.

[Mi-rae sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs, breathes heavily]

Did you run?

Up the stairs.

Did Ms. Yun call?

[sighs]

How about Director Hwang?

No.

-Have you been reading social media?
-[sighs]

You're shaking like a leaf.
What's going on?

[Mi-rae breathing shakily]

I got

really scared.

For her?

For…

For everybody.

[Kyeong-nam sighs]

It'll all blow over eventually.

[Mi-rae] I can't bring myself to admit
what I'm really scared of.

[pensive music playing]

This is one truth
I don't want him to know.

[music fades]

Ah.

[chuckles softly]

When was this taken?

She looks lovely.

I WANTED TO TELL YOU I LIKE YOU.

[uneasy music playing]

[Yeong-il] You blew me off,
which I'm not used to.

I was a little surprised
you ignored my offer.

I thought I could forget
I even laid eyes on you.

-But it's not working.
-[sighs]

I miss you.

[uneasy music building]

[birds singing sweetly]

[uneasy music continues]

[Yeong-il] Mi-rae?

[soundscape fades]

What took you so long to get here?

Where?

[gasps]

What the hell?

[Yeong-il] Hmm?

[dramatic music playing]

[music fades]

[sad ballad playing]

♪ Callous, I was slowly beginning to ♪

♪ Slowly give in to crisis ♪

♪ A lonely girl suddenly learns
To trust fate again ♪

♪ Every shadow turns into a name ♪

♪ I can hear it once again ♪

♪ Let us fly our banners across the wind ♪

♪ I'm drowning in your dream ♪

♪ Don't wanna wake tonight ♪

♪ You're my gravity
Oh, you pull me close to light ♪

♪ Every day feels like fate ♪

♪ We are floating beside all of time ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You are really my safe place ♪

♪ Every whisper writes your name ♪

♪ I can read it once again ♪

♪ Data drifts
Like paddles in the stream ♪

♪ I'm drowning in your dream ♪

♪ Don't wanna wake tonight ♪

♪ You're my gravity
Oh, you pull me close to light ♪

♪ Every day feels like fate ♪

♪ Floating higher beside all of space ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You are always my safe place ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You're the one I can face ♪

[music fades out]