01x01 - Episode 1

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It has always been like that.

I always do everything
I set my mind to.

EPISODE 1

Gosh.

Oh my.

The thing with people

is that they lie even in the diary

no one else reads.

BAEKMA TAILOR'S

It must be the soldiers
we talked about yesterday.

Yes.

Hi, Yu-mi.

I'm the one who called yesterday.

I see.

This is Colonel Phillips
and his wife.

I see.

I'm Yu-mi. I'm six years old.

Yu-mi, she's asking
if you know how to play the piano.

I'm worried about Yu-mi.

There are so many things
she wants to try,

and she wants to eat
a lot of things too.

What's wrong with that?

We can't afford it.

Don't worry,
she can take care of herself.

Hi.

-Lee Yu-mi.
-Yes?

Is this really your last week?

-Yes.
-Why?

You're good at it.
You should keep doing it.

I did ballet

just as a hobby.

But if you stop now,

it'll mean the rumors are true.

Who says?

What rumors?

Bo-ra saw your parents'

tailor shop at the market

and said you're poor.

What else?

That your mom...

is a mute.

Really?

I'll really quit
after two more months.

Just until the fall competition, Dad.

It won't cost a lot to compete.

Just this once. Please?

I know that too.

But it's expensive to prepare
your costume and choreography.

I won't get makeup done,
and I'll borrow a costume.

It'll be the last time.

I really mean it. Dad, please.

Please let me compete just once, Dad.

Just this once. Just this once.

Please.

Mom.

-Let's hurry up and leave.
-Wait.

Come on.

I can't find my wallet. Wait.

Mom, can you hold this?

I'll make sure
you're transferred within a year.

What are you saying?
You're so full of it.

Sit down, Yu-mi.

I think

you could get admitted to this school
even as a humanities major.

We have five months until
the university entrance exams.

But as an arts major...

I'm a little concerned
since you started arts late.

That's why I work hard
at my art academy.

You're missing the extra classes,
but you can't let your marks drop.

You know that, right?

Yes.

Hi.

Yu-mi.

Must you go to an art college?

Why do you want to paint?

Sir, please.

How many times must I tell you?

Art is beautiful.

I like beautiful things.

No. No. That's vanity.

Look at this painting.

It's not beautiful at all.

I'm asking because I'm anxious.

Your marks are good.
You should do what you're good at.

Sir.

I always do everything
I put my mind to.

It has always been like that.

You should worry about yourself.

ÉTRANGERE ATELIER

How was class?

The teacher's so annoying.

Really? What did he say?

-I don't know.
-What?

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

'MEET ME IN THE STORAGE AT LUNCH'
Class president.

Attention.

Bow to our teacher.

Thank you.

Good work.

-Wow! Sweet and sour pork?
-You're here.

Doesn't it look great?

You should go in.

-Call me when you get home.
-Okay.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

Hurry up and go home.

Since when?

It's been three months.

Why didn't she tell us?

And you've been getting top scores
while dating?

-You're right.
-She's got it all.

You're so lucky.

Hey, Yu-mi.

The teacher wants to see you.

Did you ask for me?

Yu-mi.

You must answer honestly to what I ask.

Have you been dating your music teacher?

Several people saw you,

and he also confessed.

It's common for students
to like their teachers.

But the fact that there was
a physical relationship...

That could be a problem.

What do you mean?

Hey, Yu-mi.

Do you think
you can get away with it

because your grades are good
and we've been nice to you?

Sir.

Mr. Kim.

There was an external report
to the police.

We can't solve it on our own.

We need to sort it out
before the school board and police come.

Sir, I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.

I was only being nice to her.

She approached me first.

I should have declined. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

What do you mean, approach?

It wasn't like that.

Why are you lying?

Hey, watch it.

Be quiet.

Don't be cheeky
when the adults are talking.

I'm sorry, ma'am. I'm sorry, sir.

My sweet baby,
eat well and don't get sick.

What about that jerk?

Why didn't he get fired?
Why only a suspension?

Why must I run away
this early in the morning?

Our school does not accept kids
who were forced to transfer.

I beg you.

There are only four months
before the entrance exam.

It's a sensitive time for everyone.

If she causes any trouble...

No, no. That won't happen.

She's a good student.

She got second place
on the mock test last month,

and she got the top score
on her midterms.

Come here.

Yu-mi, there are only four months.

Don't try to make any friends
and just focus on studying.

Understand?

Okay.

Your plan was
to go to a university here.

You just came to Seoul
a little earlier than planned.

Your new homeroom teacher looked nice.
Don't you agree?

It'll be exam season soon.

Just hang in there.

Buy yourself a uniform
and other stuff you need with this.

I'll take care of it.
Hurry up and go home.

Dad!

I'm sorry.

Call me.

Let me repeat myself.
The last exam was super easy.

All of you got high marks,
so don't be so proud.

You need to subtract 30 points
from your score

to get your usual score.

That's too much.

Jung Hye-min.
Jung Hye-min, come out.

Choi Yeon-ji.

Lee Yu-mi.

Kim Jung-mi.

Song Min-ji.

Jang Moon-ju.

Jung Se-young.

I'm sorry to inform you
that you have not been accepted.

Yu-mi, you have a call
from Hongcheon.

Hey, Dad.

Why don't you ever call?

Your mom's worried.

I got a part-time job
since it's the break. I was busy.

People wear
ready-made clothes these days,

so I'm losing my regulars.

How's Mom?

How is she doing?

Well...
We went to the hospital yesterday.

They say she's in her early stage
of dementia.

What?

Yes. Dementia.

Will you come over
one of these weekends?

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

You don't have to come
if you don't want to see people.

By the way,

they didn't make the admission
announcement yet, right?

I got admitted.

You did?

Well done, Yu-mi.

Everyone asked, but we were worried
since you haven't called.

Honey!

Yu-mi says she made it!

Why didn't you call right away?

It's not that big of a deal.

What are you saying?

You did well.

I'll call you back later.

Congratulations, Yu-mi.

You're always so quiet,
so I didn't know.

Tell me if there's anything
you want to eat. I'll make it.

Gosh, it's cold.

Dad. Dad, over here.

Yu-mi!

The entrance ceremony ended already.

Did we come too late?

We were delayed
because your mom felt carsick.

It's okay. There wasn't much to it.

Did you get sick?

I had to throw up
at the rest stop. I'm sorry.

Here's a gift.

Everyone has one of these things nowadays.

But this is expensive...

What are you saying?

I have to give the best
to my daughter.

-Here you go.
-You shouldn't have.

She got accepted thanks to you
who took a good care of her.

-I don't know how else to thank you.
-It was nothing.

I was lucky to have a student
so well-behaved and quiet.

-Really?
-Of course.

Thank you for your kind words.

No problem.

DAEHYEON ACADEMY

Can I register for a comprehensive class
for repeaters?

-Is this your first time here?
-Yes.

YU-MI'S TUITION FEE

I heard you're a freshman
at our school. Landlady told me.

I'm from Daegu.

I'm a sophomore
in Political Science. Han Ji-won.

I repeated a year. What about you?

I'm

Lee Yu-mi.

You're shy with strangers. Lee Yu-mi?

Our school magazine
is looking for new writers.

Are you interested?

I'm sorry. I've never done
anything like that before.

Bye.

Yu-mi! Shall we go together?

They sell naengmyeon
at the cafeteria, and it's good.

Make sure to try it.

Can I have your number?

-What?
-I'll give you mine too.

Oh.

Lee Yu-mi.

That building is the cultural center.

Our editorial team
is on the second floor. Okay?

Oh, hey!

I'll get going. Bye.

Bye.

Pay us a visit when you're bored.

-I'm so sorry.
-It's okay.

Why are you so late?

-You guys are really angry.
-No, it's okay.

What value are we looking for here?

We need to find the degree of angle A.

That's the question.

Then, take a look at this.

HAN JI-WON FROM THE BOARDING HOUSE

COME VISIT EDITORIAL
AND I'LL BUY YOU PIZZA

Why is this so good?

You need to eat more
and gain weight.

-You're too skinny.
-Have your fill.

Don't be shy
and just eat confidently.

Isn't she so cute?

She was so startled
when I first talked to her.

-You were like that too.
-Me?

-You were the same.
-Exactly.

Like attracts like.

You have strange memories.

It's my first time eating with
so many people since coming here.

Really? Have you been eating alone?

-Without any friends?
-Yes.

Did you say you're from Hongcheon?

We have a lot
of local alumni associations.

-Right.
-I'm from Inje.

Which school in Hongcheon
are you from?

No, Hongcheon is where
my relatives live.

I lived abroad.

-Really? Where?
-Where?

In America.

My father has a business there.

Then your English must be good.

Are you a native speaker?
Please teach me.

Should we start
a TOEIC study group?

No, I'm not good at it.

What major are you again?

Aesthetics.

I used to paint, but I haven't
been able to after coming to Korea.

Yu-mi.

Small.

It's perfect.

You can have it.
It's free for freshmen.

EHYEON WOMANS UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE

Isn't it pretty?

I retook the university entrance exam
just for this.

AESTHETICS ODYSSEY

Raise both hands above your heads.

Stop marking and raise your hands.

The last person in each row
will collect the answer sheets.

Those in the front row
can collect the questions.

I'm not sure.

It will be hard with this score.

Hello?

Yu-mi. Where have you been?

Did something happen?

No.

I've been busy.

I see.

Are you coming
to the general assembly tomorrow?

The general assembly?

The assembly for
editorial departments in Seoul.

I mentioned it last time.

Oh, right...

All right.

Hello. Long time no see.

I'm Han Ji-won from
Ehyeon Womans University.

Hello, I'm Han Yu-young.

Hello, I'm Kim Min-ji.

Hello, I'm Lee Yu-mi.

You're beautiful!

-Where do you live?
-Do you have a boyfriend?

As I suspected,
our new recruit is very popular.

I'm so proud.

She's pretty.

Thank you. Our university
admits people based on looks.

Are you busy
at the end of the year?

-I am.
-Should I show you something fun?

Watch carefully.

One, two, three.

It disappeared.

What is this?

What happened?

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF UNIVERSITY EDITORIALS IN SEOUL

Why are you outside?

The heater

gave me a headache.

Do you want to go for a walk?

This way will take us
to our school's back gate.

It's a bit chilly.

Hello?

Yu-mi? Is this Yu-mi?

Yes, ma'am. It's Yu-mi.

Hey, what are you doing?

You better come to school
to pick up your report card.

It was announced ages ago.

What did I get?

Your score is worse than last year.

Yu-mi. Must you go
to Ehyeon Womans University?

Can't we lower the goal
and go to a different one in Seoul?

Don't repeat a third time.
It'll be too hard on you.

Keeping your pride
isn't that important.

Do you want help?

Yes. Can you help me put it on?

Do you think
I'll be able to carry this around?

Where are you going?

Backpacking in Europe.

Wow. I almost fell backwards.

You're traveling? What about school?

My classes finished last week.

I tutored part-time
for seven months for this.

What are you doing during your break?

I don't like it when you
touch my stuff without asking.

It was just sitting right there...

Why do you have that anyway?

For tutoring.

I thought you didn't want a part-time job.

I want to save up on my own
to go backpacking.

I'm going to New York next year.

-New York?
-Yes.

It's kind of like
an exchange student program.

I'll spend my last year at that school.

I see.

Are you upset?

No, it's good news for you.

Congratulations.

Don't go backpacking.

Should we go together?

Together?

Yes.

You can study English for a year,

and I can go to school.

Anyway, my mom suggested
we get married after graduation.

She said we should go together.

She wants to meet you.

Why didn't you call us beforehand?

I could've picked you up
from the terminal.

Oh, right...

Dad, I was selected
as a distinguished student.

Really?

Do you get a scholarship?

No, it's not like that.

It's better.
I can go on a language training.

With a scholarship?

No, not really.

They only give me the opportunity.

I see.

Everyone goes abroad to learn
languages these days. It's a must.

Dad.

Please help me just this once.

I really want to excel.

I don't think there will be
another chance like this.

From Incheon to New York JFK Airport.

The passengers are
Kang Jae h* and Lee Yu-mi.

Please go to gate 36 before boarding time.

-Thank you.
-Sure.

We have some time left, so wait here.

I'll get us some coffee.

Hey, Mom.

Dad. I'll be back soon.

What are you saying? Talk slowly.

Yu-mi is a fake. She's fake!

Your father asked the TAs
and checked the whole school.

They don't have a student
named Lee Yu-mi.

What?

Are you listening to me?

They say there is no such student
at that school.

Where on earth did you meet such a girl?

You didn't board the plane yet, right?

I came back to the airport.

What about Mom?

Okay.

JAE-h*

-Hello--
-How dare you lie so shamelessly?

If you call Jae-h* one more time, I'll--

Hey, Mom.

Sorry I called you so late.

I've been so busy I didn't realize
a week passed already.

Mom, what's wrong?

Mom, let me talk to Dad.

Yu-mi, it's your neighbor.

Hello. Can you--

Don't be startled.

Your father passed away.

He lost consciousness two days ago,

and he passed away this morning.

What are you talking about?

Can you come?

He had cancer.

They were going to tell you
before you left,

but your father wouldn't allow it.

He didn't want to get in your way.

Yu-mi...

LATE LEE SANG-h*

I'll

just try my hardest now.

I'm sorry for everything.

Is it possible to sell our shop?

Even if it's for cheap?

Okay, I understand.

YU-MI, 300,000 WON

YU-MI, 1.2 MILLION WON

YU-MI, 1 MILLION WON

YU-MI, 7.3 MILLION WON

Please call me if anyone
shows interest in buying the shop.

I'll send mom's living expenses monthly.

Don't worry about her.

It's better she stays with me.

Focus on your job.

Don't worry.
Call me and visit me often.

I'll get going.

Bye, Mom.

I'm sorry.

Take care.

Thank you.

Just pour it all.

PART-TIME JOBS

Excuse me.

Yu-mi!

Coming.

OFFICE ASSISTANT/CLERICAL
COLLEGE DEGREE

MARAIS COLLECTION
DEGREE NOT REQUIRED

MARAIS COLLECTION
DEGREE NOT REQUIRED

FEMALES BETWEEN 20 AND 35
DEGREE NOT REQUIRED

Are you still waiting?

Right!

You're waiting for me, right?

Just tell my dad you'll work hard

and he'll hire you.

Hey. Where's Dad?

He went to a church event
with Big Director.

I see.

They said they'll be home late.

You can do the interview
and make the decision.

-I'm going out.
-Me?

Why not? I'll give Dad a heads-up.

Yes? Hello?

Yes.

It's family-run here,
so it's a bit different.

Tell me right away
if it's not for you.

Okay.

The owner was born and raised here.

They all call him Designer Lee.

You only graduated high school.

Yes.

I'm only allowing it
because my daughter wants to hire you.

Ms. Kim must have told you already,

but watch your manners.

t*rd and no shows
aren't tolerated.

I understand.

Make sure nothing makes
Hyun-joo uncomfortable.

Stick by her side
and focus on that.

The most important thing to me
is keeping promises.

Can you do it?

All the furniture here

are by famous designers
and were imported from abroad.

They're expensive.

That little chair costs 15 million won.

And please...

Right, Olive Garden is managed
by Mr. Lee's wife.

We call her Big Director.

She often holds church gatherings here.

In addition to nurturing our bodies,

please allow our spirits to be nurtured

as well.

Thank you, Father.

You met Little Director earlier.

She's Mr. Lee's daughter.

I bought this.

She's the only child, so she's fussy.

She moved back from the US last year,
and runs a prop shop.

You'll likely work at her shop.

Isn't it pretty?

You might have to do
some personal work for her.

You only worked part-time for five years.

This will still be better
than a part-time job.

At least you get an insurance.

Mom.

We have health insurance now,

so make sure
to go to the doctor regularly.

Tap twice if you understood.

I don't like doctors.

Hyun-joo, he's not an ordinary doctor.

He'll inherit his father's hospital
and his mother's gallery.

But he's not attractive.

His background is attractive.

Enough. When the gallery director
comes later,

I'll make a natural introduction.
You need to come and say hello.

Sit up, this is too revealing.

Yu-mi?

Yes?

Go to Hyun-joo's house
to bring her some clothes.

Something that covers up
all her skin.

Bring several outfits.

Wow...

She studied Fine Arts at NYU,

then she studied Asian Art Studies at Yale

before returning to Korea last year.

Gosh, you're so beautiful.

I only have three sons,
so I envy people with daughters.

No wonder everyone at church
complimented her.

Gosh, really?

It's the first I've heard of it.

Who could've complimented her?

They were just kind to say nice things.

120,000 won, please.

Hey.

Today's the day we promised
to give the director the documents.

In the drawer over there.

Do you only need my school papers?

Yes, I have everything else.

You could even get a loan
under my name if you wanted.

You know my credit card password
and have my bank certificate.

Can you go to the department store
and pick up my coat?

I exchanged sizes.

Yu-mi.

Here's a watch.

It's a brand from Switzerland.
I only wore it once.

Don't tell the other employees.

You can go.

Yes, ma'am. I'm here out front.

Already? Why did you come so soon?

I didn't come early...

One friend just came.

You didn't eat yet, right?
Come in and eat.

I'm okay.

No one touched that.

I used to hang out with them in the US.

They're professors in Korea now.

They have no conscience.

It's so warm.

MOM

I LEARNED HOW TO TEX. I MUSS YOU

I'LL VISIT YOU TOMORROW

Why tomorrow?

Can't you start doing better now?

Okay, sir. I'll start right now.

Go on.

What is it?

Do you have something to say?

May I have a day off tomorrow?

My mother back home...

Why are you making me
look like a bad person?

Pardon?

Don't you remember the conditions
for working for us?

I do, sir.
I wasn't thinking straight.

No, no.
Don't try to get away with it.

Do you think we're easy
now that you know us?

Why don't any of you
ever keep your promises?

I don't understand it!

Do you know what your problem is?

You're all lazy and stupid,

but you want to live like
everyone else. That's why!

Do you want to live like that
for the rest of your life?

Book me a flight.

I'll fly out next Wednesday
with a day stopover in Paris.

I'll spend a week in Helsinki.

-Helsinki?
-Yes.

I'm cold and depressed,
so I'll go to a spa.

What's the big deal about weddings?
It's dragging and complicated.

I'm annoyed.

Don't you pity me?

Pardon?

Happiness is always a little vague.

But misfortune is clear.

I'm totally unhappy these days.

Yes. Hello?

Yes.

If it's a Hilton affiliate,
I have a membership.

You do too?

Okay.

Hey. If Mom asks, I'm going with a friend.

Don't worry.

We met at a gathering,
and we're not serious.

Why would I worry about you?

Oh, I'm hungry.

Is Mom here?

What is it?

Your passport expires in a month.

Get it reissued.

It's something you should know
to do automatically.

Okay.

Get it expedited.

Do I have to tell you everything?

No.

She can really get on my nerves.