01x16 - Episode 16

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[Jung Ryeo Won]

[Wi Ha Jun]

[Scriptwriter: Park Kyeong Hwa]

[Director: Ahn Pan Seok]

[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

[Episode 16]

Did she say...

I wasn't just going down, but
that I was crashing and burning?

- Well...
- Did she say...

there's really not one ounce of hope...

left for this academy?

Yes.

She said we should all escape soon.

Don't you feel uneasy about working for...

someone like that?

We don't work for anyone.

A professional speaks with a contract.

Shall I hand in my
resignation to the director?

No. I'll report to him.

Ms. Kim.

Chae Yun.

Have you heard anything from Ms. Woo?

No.

What's this about giving
her teaching material?

[Resignation Letter]

Ms. Seo.

Buy me a drink.

Congratulations, Ms. Choi.

We've sent 100 students
to Seoul National University!

- Congratulations.
- Congratulations.

Humanity majors are no big deal.

It's Park Yo Seb, right?

Yes. This is a gift from his mother.

- They're rice cakes.
- Share among yourselves.

- Okay, thanks.
- Thank you.

Don't wait for additional announcements.

Order the banner right away.

Yes, Ms. Choi.

- Bye.
- Bye.

I see that Kim Chae
Yun hit a grand slammer.

Against Seo Hye Jin of all people.

Did you talk to Lee Myeong Jun?

They can keep him.

He's just a dung fly.

Most of the students have left,

and Kim Hyun Tak can't pay
all the instructors as they want.

Seo Hye Jin as good as admitted...

that she can't make a comeback.

Then why did you call Min Ji too?

Do you play chess?

- I know the basic rules.
- Okay.

The weakest piece is the pawn.

It gets promoted when it
advances to the last rank.

Usually to a queen.

When the pawn reaches that
stage, it changes the game.

Choi Hyung Sun vacated
her studio apartment office.

That place...

Yes. It's where she
tutored kids illegally at night.

Right.

She seems to think I have something on her.

She put it up for sale.

To see how Choi Hyung Sun reacts,

and to teach...

the stupid Jun h* who he challenged,

let's make a move.

Set something up.

A situation...

that gives me the justification...

to stay at Daechi Chase.

A ruse that Woo Seung Hui will buy.

Are you that important to her?

Listen.

I'm someone too.

But...

if I were to say, "I'll
replace Seo Hye Jin,"

who would buy it?

I'll set something up.

Drink.

You need to put in a good
word to Kim Hyun Tak for me.

Drink some more.

I made a huge call that could...

save our nation, and that's important.

Why would you bring kimchi at this hour?

The kimchi's an excuse.

I came to see how you were...

and how things were going.

I have nothing to offer.

Water will do. I won't stay for long.

Okay.

Were you studying?

I was pretending to.

I won't pretend I don't know.

I heard from my husband.

You're going through
the worst time of your life.

Lee Jun h*'s groveling to me?

Who would believe that?

Woo Seung Hui...

betrayed you, didn't she?

With Ms. Seo's material.

Hey.

What do you think of me?

I made the call...

to save our nation.

Can't you just tell me what happened...

between you and Ms. Woo?

You can ask all you want.

I'll never say.

sh**t.

I hurt all over.

As if I was beaten.

I'm not surprised.

You might lose the life you worked for.

There's that too.

But I hurt more because of Jun h*.

I think he grew up...

all at once.

That's a good thing.

Wouldn't it be a huge
problem if he clung to you...

and asked you to babysit him?

So what? Are you bored of him now?

Did you like him more
when he stirred your world...

with his youth?

I did.

I experienced things for the first time...

and was loved more than I deserved.

But right now...

Right now what?

I'm just worried.

Why worry?

He's still young,

and he's smart.

Not about Jun h*. Me.

At first,

I was scared to death of
him coming into my life.

But now...

I can't imagine being
without him by my side.

I'm silly, aren't I?

Defamation or libel.

Tell me if there's anyone
you want to take down.

Let me make a fortune too.

Thanks for the kimchi.

Cheer up.

- Bye.
- Take care.

Hey.

Gosh.

Why were you outside?

Are we telepathic?

What got into you?

You drank all this while?

My goodness.

Lee Myeong Jun's such a heavy drinker.

I almost drowned.

Do you know how many
people you took on today?

- Should I have kept count?
- Aren't you tired?

I'm tired.

Then you should've gone home.

I wanted to see you.

I called, but you didn't pick up.

I left my phone upstairs.

That's why I'm here.

I was going to go home
if your light was off.

If it was on, I was going
to come up to say hi.

Because I missed you so, so much.

You look head over heels in love.

I'd like to stay longer.

But you're too under-dressed.

I'm fine.

I'm fine too.

See you.

Okay.

Go to sleep.

Give all your worries to me.

Can you do that?

Yes.

Wait.

Put me to sleep before you go.

You can stay too.

[YG Science Academy]

[Resignation Letter, Kim
Chae Yun, Korean Instructor]

Oh, dear.

I'm sorry, sir.

Min Hui Ju from Social Studies...

and Jang Il Do from English
requested to see me too.

Are they going to give
me something like this too?

Oh, my gosh...

But...

Why is Lee Myeong Jun so quiet?

I thought he'd be the first to jump ship.

Enjoy your meal.

- Let's talk as we eat.
- Okay.

Do you mind if I take a photo first?

Go ahead.

- Thanks for the treat.
- Sure.

Do you have lots of followers?

Not really.

I was away from school for a while,

so I don't have many friends,

and I was busy with work too.

I see. Well,

I heard the situation you're in,

but I don't see why you'd be busy.

Pardon?

Ms. Seo has so few students now.

Oh, yes. But I think she's working on that.

You must feel antsy.

Ms. Seo pays you...

from her own salary.

She has a knack for sniffing
out the musty scent they give off.

Ms. Seo hasn't said anything yet.

I see she's trying to be cool.

To not put pressure on you.

There's no need to be shy.

I asked to see you to share good news.

While you get paid your usual salary,

I can give you a part-time
opening that provides...

a scholarship.

Hand out the new address
to the special class students.

Don't text them. Give
out handwritten notes.

Okay.

Be sure no one's stupid
enough to go to the old address.

Tell them to keep it a secret.

Got it.

You work so you can make money.

I'm giving you a better option.

Why are you so hesitant? I feel hurt.

Because it doesn't feel like a TA position.

You're clever.

Do you want to know what the job is?

Yes.

Then turn that thing off.

I'll tell you.

What?

Stop recording.

With that naive face,

she asked if she could take photos,

then she turned on the recording app.

I like how shrewd she is.

She's like Hye Jin when she was younger.

Min Ji and Hye Jin are close.

It might not work.

Didn't you hear her say
she'd send me her resume?

Kids like her can smell...

what's more profitable
and will follow instinctively.

There's no way she can
turn down that much money.

Don't worry. Relax, okay?

Hey, Ha Yul.

- Are you going to the academy?
- Yes.

You too? To Korean class?

How is it there?

Was it the best choice?

I don't know.

This is my first actual class there.

Oh, I see.

- Ms. Choi.
- Yes?

It's nice to meet you.

And a pleasure.

I feel the same. It's good to see you too.

Could you...

give Ms. Seo a message for me?

Is it something you can't say in person?

I can't dare text her...

because I feel so bad and guilty.

What is it about?

If it's to return a textbook...

No, it's not that.

Thank her for me.

She told me...

I could think for myself...

and make my own informed decisions.

Tell her I'll remember that.

Okay.

My mom made me change academies,

but I really liked Ms. Seo a lot.

I'll tell her that for you.

But I liked you a lot too.

Ms. Seo can be scary.

I liked that you were there.

Oh... Okay.

Do you want a soda or something?

I have to get to class.

Right. You do.

See you.

Okay.

I helped both of you prepare
your new teaching materials.

If I brought her Mr. Lee's material,

and the kids' and their parents' numbers,

she'd give me a scholarship in return.

She wanted my resume and KSAT score,

and I said I'd send it to her.

Do you want to go?

Yes.

Why are you telling us this, then?

I did some thinking.

Choisun Academy's the best
place to go to learn Korean.

What if I were to become your spy...

You're crazy.

I tried to record Ms.
Woo, but she found out.

- What?
- What?

She told me to get something
from Choi Hyung Sun too.

- Things like...
- Min Ji.

You don't have to tell us all that.

She said I had a lot to do.

Min Ji.

Were you very offended?

Yes.

I can't stand that...

she treats me like Lee
Myeong Jun and Yoon Ji Seok...

just because I'm not well-off.

I'll apologize instead.

Don't send her your
resume. You don't have to.

What made me feel worse...

was that I couldn't say
no right then and there.

I found myself thinking...

what I'd do once I got the money.

It's okay. You're human.

No.

I could've gone too far if
it hadn't been for Ha Yul.

I met her on the way back.

Ha Yul asked me to tell you...

that she liked you a great deal.

She even said she'd liked me too.

You were the reason...

the kids considered me a good teacher.

I felt so embarrassed that
I'd forgotten that completely.

I'm just a TA, but I'm half a teacher too.

I want to be...

a good and cool one.

Yes, you are cool.

Without becoming a spy.

Ms. Seo.

I want to help.

I'm your assistant.

Thanks, but no thanks.

I want to be of some help to you.

But I think I'm just weighing you down.

It's so upsetting.

Hey. What's going on?

Min Ji.

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

Oh, dear. What is it, Min Ji?

Goodness.

It's okay.

I thought I only had to
persuade the instructors.

I didn't think of this.

You might pass out.

Drink some water.

I was crazy.

I was out of it.

I dragged my students into this...

only to let them all down.

I'm worse than a bug
if I don't do anything.

What will you do?

I'll bite Woo Seung Hui's
ankle if I must, like a bug.

Bite her at the wrong time,
and she'll stomp on you.

Then I'll fold myself in half...

and beg.

I don't care how I look.

- Try to be cool-headed.
- I don't want to.

I can't stand it.

Darn it.

It's not Woo Seung Hui.

If you're going to rip into
someone, go after the right target.

I met Mr. Pyo yesterday.

Something felt off ever since,

and I realized why just now.

[Daechi Park Realtor]

I feel much better now.

Why aren't you eating?

Did Hye Jin cook you hangover soup?

But then, she's not the type to do that.

- A woman should...
- Are you scared of Ms. Woo?

What?

She favors Yoon Ji Seok,

and she offered Ms. Seo's
material to anyone and everyone.

And yet you never pushed back.

Isn't it because you're scared of her?

Watch what you say.

We're not yet on the same side.

I'm telling you you don't have to fear her.

Woo Seung Hui, I mean.

[Hall of Fame]

[Lee Jun h*]

No regrets.

So what?

The kids starting 12th grade.

It's my duty to teach them
for at least one more semester.

"Your duty?"

Gosh.

You cared about something that great?

More than anything,
you'll need that much time...

to cement your standing over there.

What?

You don't think I have enough influence?

Pyo Sang Seob.

He's Choisun Academy's vice-director,

and even he doesn't have
a clue what's going on.

Choi Hyung Sun told him...

how she runs the academy is her own right.

We lose everything the moment
we join Choisun Academy...

where you have zero influence.

I want to move once
you prove yourself there.

Or...

If you signed something
with Choi Hyung Sun,

you could show me that.

Is that your idea, Myeong Jun?

Ms. Seo's with Ms. Choi right now.

What Choi Hyung Sun
really wants is Seo Hye Jin.

A worker bee who will gather students...

and bring in honey.

Anyone who dreams of
being a queen is just a target.

[Choisun Academy]

Come in.

If Ms. Seo decides to work for Ms. Choi...

Will Ms. Choi still want you?

That's what I don't know.

[Victory]

I'll wait to hear from you.

Your students got some pretty good results.

Your students must've done just as well,

though not as well as mine.

They did okay.

It felt worthwhile.

Good.

That is what keeps you going.

And it forms a foothold for a comeback.

A comeback?

Do you think...

I'll be able to make a comeback?

Yes, of course. You're still young.

Aren't you underestimating
your accomplishments?

You crushed me completely.

How am I to make a living from here on?

You came all the way here to ask me that?

Yes.

I thought you'd know the answer.

You know what it takes to win.

You barged into a high school
to claim victory over a teacher.

You ran an advertisement
campaign that provoked me.

Out of the blue, you played
the role of a dedicated educator.

Seo Hye Jin is one impressive woman.

But that impressive Seo Hye Jin...

has lost her way.

What would you do if you were me?

If I was in your shoes,

I'd come to Choi Hyung Sun...

along with my beloved students.

Then, I'd get on the big stage
that is by Choi Hyung Sun's design.

The duo at the heart
of the illicit scandal.

A teacher and student
sally forth, season two.

I'd also use Lee Si
Woo as a carnival barker.

Then, everyone will take
a number and get in line.

You will be ridiculed at first,

but your lectures speak for themselves.

Even Heewon High's top
student takes your classes.

Once that rumor spreads,

you could even take on KSAT retakers.

Others would be willing to
pay for a scandal like that.

Does that intrigue you?

You lack perception...

for someone who teaches Korean.

There isn't anyone but me in Daechi-dong...

who can write a scenario like that.

But nothing so far...

has gone your way.

As if.

You sent a spy to our free lecture...

just to see what we'd be teaching.

That's how you lost Si Woo.

That was due to his lack of determination.

You said we were alike...

and suggested that we rule this town.

I turned you down.

Then there was Mr. Pyo.

I bet that one hurt.

The pain was mutual.

You had no idea he was one to turn down...

someone else's teaching materials.

You tried to take all of
Chanyoung High students...

with my teaching materials,

but that didn't work either.

So tell me.

What recent event followed
your meticulous design...

to a tee?

You're here, aren't you? Ta-da.

You're here asking me how
to proceed with your career.

Don't tell me I didn't design this as well.

When did I ask you for advice?

The second you started talking.

I asked what you'd do
if you were in my shoes.

Doing the opposite seems
like the right way of living.

Morally, I mean.

How can you say you're
perceptive when you couldn't tell...

what I was asking?

Bring me some water.

Carry on.

You should've figured it out...

when I suddenly rode the
high horse as an educator.

That the path I take
is different from yours.

And I said it was hilarious...

for a wrecker to have morals.

- Didn't that settle in?
- No.

It actually came as a wake-up call.

There was something I wanted...

other than a long list of students
who got into top universities.

For three years, we read, wrote,

laughed, and chatted together.

They'd doze off, and I'd wake them up.

For someone, that time forms their life.

That is what I was able to learn.

Gosh.

Knowing that was your ruin.

That is why you crashed and burned.

Save those noble words
of wisdom for social media.

That'll attract students for sure.

This is not the place for
your self-complacency.

I thought I warned you about
being on moral high ground.

Self-complacency...

is your specialty.

[Victory]

[Power off]

[Choisun Academy, the 1st class formula]

I felt odd every time I came here.

Why is the director's
office this far down the hall?

Why is your desk so far from the door?

To meet you,

why does one need to take a long walk?

That is authority.

Something you have
never been able to obtain.

I feel sorry for you.

For me?

Those who have the respect of people...

and those who try hard
to win others' respect...

don't mistake a mere
office as their authority.

Ms. Seo.

Woo Seung Hui met with my assistant.

- And?
- I don't know...

what they talked about.

But I'm sure you do.

I don't.

I never said we needed
any teaching assistants.

Think about how it felt...

when you sent Si Woo to our free lecture.

Or refer to the moment...

you asked Si Woo to sign
that ridiculous memorandum.

I had nothing to do with that.

Then refer to when you told
Mr. Pyo to use my teaching materials.

Those scenarios you seem to love to write?

Woo Seung Hui must be writing them too.

Just like you,

she's happily discarding
her dignity while doing so.

Without an ounce of shame.

You could even pass for twins.

When you fabricated that
story about me and Mr. Lee,

you worked hand in glove with one another.

You met your soulmate,

Ms. Choi.

I'm here to see Ms. Choi.

She's with someone.

Tell her that Lee Jun h* is here.

From Daechi Chase.

Let them in.

If you were going to jump ship,

why not come to me first?

I'm a little upset.

You don't like me very much.

Why would I talk to you...

when I could talk to someone who likes me?

Have a seat.

Ms. Seo is being a bit cheeky.

I'm upset with you too.

The second you got
her call, you should've...

If you have eyes, I suggest
that you read the room.

You should've discussed this with me first.

Then you wouldn't be in this situation.

I should've discussed it?

Don't tell me...

you're thinking about
contacting our instructors...

without me being a bridge for you.

That I recommend.

- Contact them yourself.
- Why you...

Isn't it a courtesy...

to greet your elders first and then talk?

It's funny you're asking
for one given our situation.

Ms. Woo is a pro at
gaining leverage on people,

but she's the worst at
winning favors with them.

Today, she was stabbed in
the back by her right-hand man.

Draft your own contracts.

I say that for Choisun Academy's sake.

I'll leave and let you two talk.

Wait.

I wish luck...

to you soulmates.

Good luck.

Will they go their separate ways?

I don't know.

- What...
- Gosh.

- Gosh, hello.
- What?

What brings you two here?

We came by to talk to Ms. Choi.

I see.

If you're not too busy, join me for tea.

Let us talk seated.

You vacated the studio apartment,

but you didn't discuss that with me either.

You keep saying I should've
discussed things with you,

but did you also show
me the same courtesy...

before offering a job to an assistant?

Besides, what am I supposed
to discuss with someone...

who can't even decently
plant a spy among my people?

We'll continue seated.

I guess I gave you a hint.

It's more like you gave
us the answer sheet.

If Choi Hyung Sun and Woo
Seung Hui part ways, I mean.

Does it worry you?

No.

I learned...

that Ms. Choi needs bitter
criticism from time to time.

I'm sorry, but can we
continue some other time?

I have things left to do.

Sure.

Seo Hye Jin is cunning.

I don't know what she said, but...

You could even pass for twins.

It was all nonsense.

How can someone who knows that...

accuse me of trying to plant a spy...

among your people?

Is it because...

you are harboring secrets that I need...

to dig out?

I am.

So try and figure it out.

Ms. Choi.

How much time should I give you?

A year? Two?

Or should I give you ten years
which is the amount of time...

you worked at Daechi Chase?

All while rooting you on...

every time you fail?

You ought...

to speak to me with respect.

We're partners in this.

You have to bring an
equal amount of game...

to be considered a partner.

You don't know about the
people you're trying to win over...

or about the game Seo Hye Jin has set up.

You don't even know what my dark secret is.

Someone that slow-witted...

should just be good at following orders.

Sit when you're told.

Listen when I speak.

And don't do things you weren't told to do.

I won't have any of our instructors...

teach at this academy.

That is music to my ears.

I'll handle it from here.

Gosh. While I'm at it,

maybe I should offer Director Kim a job.

He seems like a generous boss.

What?

He'd have to be generous...

to let you work for him for ten years.

It was 8 years and 9 months.

[Choisun Academy, the 1st class formula]

- Woo Seung Hui!
- Ms. Choi!

- Help!
- Please don't.

- What's going on?
- Stop this.

No, you let go!

- Let go, darn it.
- Woo Seung Hui!

- Let go of her.
- Ms. Choi, let go.

- Stop this.
- What's wrong with you?

- Woo Seung Hui!
- Please let go.

- Gosh, no.
- Stop!

Stop!

- I can't believe this.
- Ladies, please.

You'll let go at the same
time on the count of three.

All right. One, two, three.

- Seriously?
- What's the matter with them?

- Let go!
- I'll count to three again.

- Please let go.
- One.

- Darn you.
- One!

- Please let go.
- Help us.

Ms. Choi, please let go.

- Let go.
- Darn you!

- Please let go, Ms. Choi.
- Stop this!

- Talk it out instead.
- Let go of her.

- Unbelievable.
- Pull.

- Ms. Choi, loosen your grip.
- Ms. Choi, please.

- Please...
- Loosen your grip.

I slept for too long, didn't I?

Are you up?

You slept for a while.

Hold on.

You're not burning up as much.

How do you feel? Are you all right?

Yes. I feel better now.

Have some water.

I bet I startled you.

I was inconsiderate.

You haven't been able to sleep or eat.

On top of that, you cried
until your body gave in.

I'm fine.

What is it? Do you need something?

Where's my phone? I need to call Min Ji.

- Where...
- I called her for you.

Gosh.

What I saw really happened, didn't it?

Choi Hyung Sun and Woo Seung Hui.

Their video has gone more
viral than trending blockbusters.

The kids filmed it.

Rumor has it...

that the enraged ladies...

will probably sue one another.

No way. I can't believe Woo Seung Hui.

During spring break,
you'll start working out.

How am I going to stay with you...

for the rest of my
life if you're like this?

You'll do what?

It's upsetting to see you surprised.

Aren't you going to be with me?

Have you had dinner?

I had a light meal.

Why? Are you hungry?

I want ice cream.

Ice cream?

Hold on.

Will it be okay?

At this moment though when
I'm saying something important?

That's exactly why.

Can you get me some?

Sure.

What flavor?

Got it.

You'll let go at the same time...

- on the count of three.
- Is this for real?

- No, don't film this.
- Three.

This is insane.

What's with their fighting spirit?

- Crazy, isn't it?
- Yes.

- Please let go.
- One.

Let go. Darn it.

My mom should work out.

- Let go.
- Darn you!

To run an academy,

one needs a strong grip, stamina, and guts.

That seems like it.

Let's get going while
the bus is still running.

Should I get a car?

You can if you can afford it.

But why?

It's sad how you're always rushed
by when public transportation ends.

That's not the case.

There's a thing called cabs.

I feel bad about being a
boyfriend who doesn't have a car.

- Sir.
- Yes?

Can we get a bottle of
soju and the daily special?

- Okay.
- Thanks.

That's out of the blue.

All right. Let's now dive...

into a deep conversation.

Sit.

Right. Got it.

What's your thesis about?

My thesis? That's out of the blue.

Tell me.

I'll talk all night if you let me.

That's why I ordered drinks.

Well...

The era in question is the Song Dynasty.

Hold on.

Let me know why this is happening first.

I don't care...

even if you're never able to buy a car.

A car? I could buy one for you tomorrow.

I'm touched by your offer,

but what does that have
to do with my thesis?

But...

don't you ever...

play the poor and broke
grad student card again.

Sorry about that.

If you want to eat something pricey,

come to me instead of Mr. Lee.

Get your doctor's degree
too if that's what you want.

Never graduate if you don't want to.

Either way,

see through whatever it
is that you're studying...

so that a mere academy
instructor can't show off...

just because he earns
more than enough money.

What is it? What's wrong?

I don't deserve you.

You're adorable.

Let me pour you a glass.

[Prepare for parent information session]

[Chanyoung High School
parent information session]

[Daechi Chase, Sample Questions for Korean]

["Good Korean Grades"]

["1st-Class Korean"]

[Year 2022: Evaluate Mock
Exam for College Entrance Exam]

[Review the mock exam.]

[Points for Korean in
College Entrance Exam]

[Tailored class for students in 1st class]

[To-do List: Make sample
questions for 2024.]

["Modern Koran Poetry"]

["The Taming of the Shrew"]

["High School Korean"]

[Winter Break: Study book for mock exams]

[Definitions, questions, and answers]

[Guidelines for reading]

["Introduction to Law"]

I like you.

I can't imagine myself...

without you.

- Then...
- But...

I had never imagined
us living a life together.

Are you disappointed?

Quite deeply.

Can't you start giving it
some thought starting today?

I can't do that...

because my future seems way too bleak.

We can get the students back.

It's not about that.

The academy...

I think I can quit.

The year you got
accepted into the university,

Mr. Kim bought me a used car.

I remember that.

You got the car before
you could get your license.

That was enough to make me feel proud.

I was clearly the poorest
one among my friends.

But it felt like my status had changed.

I was over the moon,
so I worked really hard.

Later on, I forgot what
for I was making money.

Chasing the money became my goal.

I started this job to pay
the tuition for my studies.

But I barely spent time on my own studies.

I only managed to pass my classes.

But...

after losing almost all of my students,

I was reminded again...

why I wanted to earn money.

Funny. Isn't it?

Not at all.

You told me that everything I
built crumbled away because of me.

But you were wrong.
I don't think that's true.

It's the contrary. Should I say...

the fog that was covering my
eyes for a long time finally lifted?

Then I saw it.

I saw the long-overdue
studies I had been putting off.

I can't guarantee any results.

I don't know how long it
will take for me to finish.

But if I were to achieve something then,

you could give it to me then.

My well-deserved diploma.

I'll give you everything you want.

Thank you.

But whatever you decide to do,

let me support you.

I'll wait for your answer.

How sweet.

I'm going to work.

Mom, wait!

What? What is it?

Mom, hold on.

Could you sit there for a moment?

What? Do you need money?

Sit down.

What is it?

Mom, help me get married.

I must get married.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Why would I ask if I didn't?

What does she do?

How old is she? How long
have you been dating her?

It's Ms. Nam Cheong Mi.

Here's what a lot of my
married friends told me.

When I meet the one I'm destined to marry,

I'll know it the moment I meet her.

I think I will end up becoming her husband.

You bought an apartment
in Pyeongchon, right?

Can I have that?

And help us open up an
academy in that neighborhood.

I want that to be my wedding gift.

Gosh.

What?

You're here early.

Hey.

You seem quite absorbed in it. What is it?

You didn't even notice me coming in.

I was watching lecture videos
of the top-tier instructors.

I also watch yours and
Mr. Lee's lecture videos.

Mine?

I'm quite motivated...

because my colleagues are so talented.

Do you come in this early
every day? I didn't know.

I do. I'm an ambitious type.

I'll let you finish.

- Good morning.
- Hello.

- Hello.
- Hello.

- You're here early.
- Of course.

Let's see.

My son.

Don't goof around. I need
you to be serious right now.

I told you everything.

How could I be more serious than this?

Gosh.

"What's the use of your studies?"

"When will you become a professor?"

She was the only one who
never asked me these things.

She gives me...

a strong sense of certainty.

Does she like you back?

Really?

Are you more concerned
about her feelings than mine?

Are you sure she's into you?

Open an academy in Pyeongchon.

With that, I'll be able to make
sure she's completely into me.

Do you think I'm crazy?

Why go that far?

If she wants to make it as
an instructor, it should be here.

What?

[Vice-director's Office]

[Daechi Chase]

Why are you looking at me like that?

Everyone knew that...

I wanted to open up an
academy at one point.

Yes. That's true. But...

Wait. So...

Academies and reputations go hand in hand.

Gosh. You've gotten
this far with Daechi Chase.

I thought it would be a
great waste to let it fade away.

So you're telling me...

Keep paying the instructors.

Money is a great way of showing support.

Besides, we must prepare
for the next semester.

You ought to hold a big
recruitment event like before.

I'm sure you have demands.

Please tell me.

You can move into the
vice-director's office tomorrow.

No. You can even move in there today.

Gosh. No.

Well,

since you asked,

- I do have one condition.
- Please.

I want you to support...

Ms. Nam as the new face of the academy.

Having Ms. Seo...

as the face of our academy...

won't be wise.

Well, yes. I understand your concern.

Ms. Nam is very talented.

She has the potential to
become a star instructor too.

She's easy on the eyes too.

She's not lacking in any
way. She's indeed smart.

Right.

I understand that you
won't be happy with Hye Jin.

But why her of all instructors?

She has what it takes
to be an instructor...

who makes one million dollars a year.

I want to help her succeed,
so I can give her to my son.

Give my academy to your son?

Gosh, no.

I meant Ms. Nam.

Get me a different one.

No. You drink way too much coffee.

There are other drinks. Why the
medicinal herb tea with jujubes?

It makes me look old.

I want you to live a long life.

You don't look old. You look gorgeous.

Just drink it. If you don't like
it, I'll get you a different one.

I won't like it.

You said you experienced a
lot of new things because of me.

Was it the day we had our first kiss?

I'll have you try out different food...

and take you to places
you haven't been to before.

There's an investor who wants...

to help financially until the
academy stabilizes again.

It's Ms. Kim Hyo Im.

That's great.

That's great news.

But why don't you look happy?

Well, the thing is,

Ms. Kim...

wants someone else to
be the face of the academy.

She raised concern that...

Hye Jin might not be the best
person to be the face of our academy.

I'm sorry.

Gosh. It's very difficult for
me to turn down her offer.

So Ms. Nam will be the new face.

Gosh, I'm disappointed in Ms. Kim.

Gosh. She's Seoung Gyu's mom.

I think Mr. Lee Myeong Jun
will be really disappointed.

A new leader who made a
selfless decision for the academy.

He must have had his hopes up.

What are you talking about?

I won't renew his contract.

Gosh.

So what do you think?

I'm bowing out.

What?

I'm done.

[Daechi Chase]

By the way, isn't there
a fancy term for this?

Buying a position with money?

You mean "maegwan maegik?"

Hey, I'm making an investment.

Gosh. Why are you laughing?

Do you really think I bought
this position with money?

No. There were students...

who asked me what kind of
magic "maegwan maegik" was.

- I see.
- I see. "Magic."

I'll even miss those students who
asked these ridiculous questions.

Gosh. I'm so disappointed
that you're leaving.

Hey.

- Are you done packing?
- Yes, I'm almost done.

Shouldn't we hire a truck or something?

You worked in this academy for ten years.

I kept moving a few things
whenever I had a chance.

Please take good care of Min Ji.

Gosh. I should ask her
to take good care of me.

She's been here longer than me.

Mr. Lee pled and begged me for
four days to snatch her from me.

Don't forget that I supported you.

I'll buy you a drink.

You're free today, right?

Well, not today. Let's take a rain check.

I have an important plan today.

What?

The last class.

[Daechi Chase]

You must train yourself to
articulate your thoughts clearly.

When you can express your
thoughts using precise vocabulary...

and well-constructed sentences,

interpreting other people's
writing becomes easy.

If you just focus on
mindlessly solving questions...

from study books without this training,

it will be the same as
leaving your grades up to luck.

Once in a blue moon,
there may be a lucky day...

when you do really well on the
exam because you're in the zone.

But what would happen...

if you were to fool yourself into
believing that's your true grade?

Yes.

You'll cry when you get the results...

of the college entrance
exam and end up on the news.

Embark on the right path.

Seek precise vocabulary,
sentences, and expressions.

When you have them, your
grades will be unchanging.

Your studies today will be
your asset for the rest of your life.

- Understood?
- Yes.

Any questions?

Refer to me as an instructor too.

Sir.

Tell us about your first love.

Gosh.

- Hey, Seo Hye Jin.
- Yes.

Sometimes, you use an
advanced technique on me.

Sir. Are you married?

Not yet.

I already proposed to her.
I'm begging her to take me.

Sir.

- Good luck.
- Come on.

Since we're on the
subject, let me ask you this.

- Since you're a girl. Yes.
- I am?

- An apartment in Gangnam...
- Okay.

Do I need stuff like that
to get her to say yes?

Probably not.

Then should I float
up balloons at a hotel...

and prepare an expensive designer bag?

Should I throw her an event like that?

Probably not.

Then how about this?

I bought it a while ago. I've
been carrying for a while.

My girlfriend...

might start going to school
where there are a lot of guys.

"She's taken."

I need to let them know she's
off the market. You know?

Will she like it?

Could you answer me?

I'm really nervous right now.

Will she like it?

How beautiful.

It looks good on you.

Do you think I'll be able to get married?

Maybe.

Are you still curious about my first love?

No.

If you don't have any more questions,

can I end the class?

Yes.

[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

[The end]

[The end]