Serendipity's Embrace (2024) s01e01 Episode Script
My First Love
[Serendipity's Embrace]
[Episode 1]
Wouldn't you rather stay at a hotel?
This place would be a bit uncomfortable.
It's close to the office.
That's true.
But it's not a great environment to work in.
Okay, okay.
You're the ace from the HQ. I can let you have anything.
Fine, fine.
Welcome to my secret hangout!
Hu Yeong, can you handle the Roem case in 10 days?
- Yes.
- But 10 days is too short.
It's your first time in Korea in 10 years. Stay a bit longer.
- What for?
- What do you mean?
Meet your friends and see how much Seoul changed.
I have no friends.
And I'm not interested, either.
I fixed it up a bit since it was old.
Isn't it amazing?
This is my parent's house.
It's just under your mom's name.
You won't live in Korea, anyway, right?
You must be hungry.
Do you want me to take you to an amazing place?
I have a plan.
Plan? You just said you had no friends.
It's not a friend, but it's a woman?
It is a woman, isn't it?
I am wearing bright colors.
Of course, I have makeup on.
I put on lotion, base makeup, and lip balm.
I did my eyebrows, too.
That's where the real makeup starts.
Colors. Red, pink, or peach.
Colors. Colors.
Yes, yes. It's all about coloring.
You're here for a blind date, right?
Hello.
I'm Hye Ji's friend, Lee Hong Ju.
Lee Hong Ju?
Is it really you?
Pardon?
Mr. Kang Hu Yeong?
My gosh!
I mistook you for someone.
Have a pleasant time, then.
Hello.
Yes, hello.
Are you Ms. Lee Hong Ju?
Hello, I'm Joseph's cousin, Mi So. Oh Mi So.
I'm Kang Hu Yeong.
I know.
- Did you eat?
- Don't you recognize me?
We went to the same school. Yale.
We said hello at Joseph's wedding,
and we ate at the same table.
I had a red dress on with brown curls.
Well, it's all in the past.
We can get to know each other now.
I'll have the caramel macchiato, then.
What would you like
Do you know her?
She's a friend from high school.
Did you use to date, then?
Is she your ex?
You recognized her immediately.
She hasn't changed at all.
I suppose you changed a lot, then.
She didn't recognize you.
Go ahead and order.
Pardon?
Did she really not recognize me?
What should we eat?
I made a reservation at a pasta restaurant nearby.
Ms. Kim recommended it, saying you'd like it.
Actually, I know a pork belly restaurant that has great quality pork.
Not a lot of people know that spot.
But I'll make an exception and share it with you.
Well, um
Ms. Kim said you'd suggest going to a pork belly restaurant.
She told me to make sure not to listen to you.
Hye Ji's a regular there, too.
She also said she's not a regular there.
Today's a perfect day to eat pasta.
- Yes, I'm on my way there now.
- Okay
Oppa, should we just skip dinner?
There's a nice bar around my place.
Would you like to have a drink with me?
- I brought my car.
- I'll drive you home.
It's okay. I need to stop by somewhere nearby.
But still
- How about you?
- I didn't bring my car.
Well, then
Get home safely, then.
What?
I don't know my way around Seoul.
I had fun today.
It was nice to meet you.
Yes.
♫ I will give you all my stars ♫
♫ Our memories will never be apart ♫
♫ When I see you wishing every day ♫
♫ You let me in your life ♫
♫ Run, run, run to you ♫
♫ At least, there will always be our own ♫
♫ You used to help my tender throbbing heart ♫
♫ I need you by my side ♫
[Joseph Oh]
It's early in the morning.
That's because of you.
I woke up because of you.
Why did you dump her?
Don't put it that way. It's all taken care of.
Hu Yeong, I wasn't asking you a favor as a client.
I set that up as a friend.
I should've said no, then.
Mi So is pretty, has a nice body,
and she comes from a good family, too.
She even works in the States now. So why not?
I'll add a provision about the privacy of an asset manager in our next contract.
- Are you coming back for the company party?
- Yup.
How did you get permission for the family office from my dad?
You know, he never leaves his money to someone else.
Anyway, you're good.
It's not decided yet.
It is.
And since you're totally involved now,
just make sure you see all the people you've missed before coming.
So you don't leave things behind in Korea, all right?
I'm Hye Ji's friend, Lee Hong Ju.
I came here to work.
You're no fun at all.
Life is not supposed to be fun.
Back to sleep.
The buses that are arriving are 761, 6716, 2736
Lee Hong Ju?
♫ I wonder why I'm being influenced by you ♫
♫ It surprises me how I mimic the way you talk ♫
Hey, she wants to see you.
♫ It's so strange ♫
♫ I wonder if you're like me, too ♫
♫ Could you stop your heart from racing and shaking? ♫
Won't you take it?
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
You'll write me back, right?
♫ Will you respond to my feelings? ♫
♫ Someday ♫
Lee Hong Ju!
♫ You need to tell me, too ♫
♫ That you like me ♫
♫ You knew I fell in love ♫
♫ You look so beautiful in the sunlight ♫
♫ I love you ♫
I went the wrong way.
Sir, I'll have two servings of soondae to go.
- Half soondae and half organs.
- Half and half? Okay.
Welcome.
What would the handsome customer like?
I'll have what she's having.
She's having one tteokbokki, tempura,
and how many fishcakes? One, two, three.
Would you like the same?
I'll have one serving of tteokbokki.
Okay.
Here.
Give me some fishcake broth, too.
A napkin, too.
- Lee Hong Ju.
- What?
Don't you know me?
I do. You're Kang Hu Yeong.
Why don't you acknowledge me, then?
Do I have to?
We haven't seen each other in 10 years.
Has it been that long already?
By the way, were you in Korea?
I thought you moved to the US.
I did.
I stopped by briefly for work.
You stopped by briefly and went on a blind date?
Did you recognize me at the cafe, too?
Of course, you haven't changed at all since high school.
You haven't changed, either.
Hey, that's an insult, isn't it?
I'm not sure.
Do you stay in touch with your friends?
No.
You're the first one I saw.
Really?
Aren't you curious about our classmates?
I'm curious now.
Give me your phone number, then.
I don't have a number in Korea. I have my US number.
Give me that, at least.
I only kept in touch with a few.
But Hye Ji kept in touch with many.
They'd be so happy to see you.
How about you?
Aren't you happy to see me?
I'm so sorry. L-Look at your jacket.
I'm so sorry.
I cracked up because you said something so silly.
Sir.
Give him the change.
I'm so sorry.
Use the change to get it dry-cleaned.
My bus is here. Bye.
Sir?
- Yes.
- Here's the change.
Here's the change.
What idiot parked at the bus stop?
It's getting towed. Seriously.
She won't even text after leaving like that?
I'm not happy to see you at all, either.
Who remembers what happened 10 years ago?
This stop is Obok High School.
[10 years ago, Obok-dong, Seoul]
Young man,
wake up your friend and get off with her.
There's a female student in the back.
- I don't know her.
- That's okay.
Just wake her up.
Hey, who are you?
He wants you to get off.
Thank you, sir.
Aren't you getting off?
[08:29, In front of Obok High School]
Five, four, three, two, one.
That's it! You're tardy.
Are you late again? Huh?
You were late yesterday, too, right?
You're late. Kneel down.
Raise your arms.
Raise them high!
What's a student's duty?
What the heck?
Come to school on time
Let's stay together until the end, friend.
Let go of me.
So you become good adults.
You're late all the time.
Lee Hong Ju, stop.
- You.
- Yes?
You're late again.
I'm late because I was helping him to walk.
I just met her.
What are you talking about?
We're good friends.
You woke me up this morning, too.
Sir, my arm is about to break.
Lee Hong Ju, let go of that arm.
Sir, we really are friends.
Do you know my name?
Name?
Geez, you're so disloyal.
You don't even know my name.
Should I be loyal to you?
Hey, you can go.
What? Why? He's late, too.
Can't you see his leg?
Go now.
Thank you.
Give me the bag.
Sir.
Sir!
Look at this. Look at this.
[Love Dictionary]
What's this? Huh?
Where are your textbooks?
These are my textbooks.
Everything I need to learn is here.
You don't even know.
Aigoo.
It hurts! Why would you hit my head? You'd make me stupid.
How can you get any more stupid?
Go inside and study.
That
[6th period: Math]
When it always satisfies
An integer from one to zero. f(x).
Find the value of
d(x).
Let's stay together until the end, friend.
Underline the f(x), d(x) part.
[The first love is special because it only happens once in life]
Let's try solving this.
We do this all the time.
How childish.
The one who solves this question saves the world.
[Being invisible means you can't be loved]
[My Avant Garde Love]
What's on your desks? Why are you all looking down?
[Written by Bang Jun Ho]
Geez.
Kang Hu Yeong.
Come out and solve this question.
Stop.
Applause!
That's correct.
You saw how the top of the class solved the question, right?
Look at him.
He's handsome, but he's smart, too.
He's smart, but he's handsome, too.
Do you not feel motivated at all?
Once you go out into the world,
you'd be so grateful for things with clear answers, like math.
Life?
Yes, life has many obstacles.
But
there might not be the answer among the options.
Dream?
There's no answer to that at all.
How about love?
Love?
You might not even get a chance to solve that problem.
Sir, you're cursing us.
Huh? It's Kang Hu Yeong.
♫ I wonder if you're like me, too ♫
♫ Could you stop your heart from racing and shaking? ♫
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
♫ So I ask you ♫
♫ Will you respond to my feelings? ♫
♫ Someday when you find out how I feel ♫
♫ You need to tell me, too ♫
[Ms. Kim]
Hey, your neighbors might call the police.
Was it really Kang Hu Yeong?
Obok High's golden boy, Kang Hu Yeong?
Yes, that Kang Hu Yeong.
Daebak.
When did you see him? Where did you see him?
I saw him at a cafe earlier, and I saw him on the streets, too.
What was he like?
Is he the same?
Pretty much.
Are you that happy?
Of course I am. It's Kang Hu Yeong.
I was so curious about him.
What does he do?
Is he doing well? Does he live in Korea?
Is he married?
I don't know. We didn't talk much. You ask him.
How could I ask him? He's my first love.
I know.
[Against punishment]
He was your first love.
[Lunch break, Obok High School yard]
Stop getting caught by my dad.
He said he's skeptical about becoming a teacher because of you.
I'm questioning being a student these days, too.
What?
I'm having an early life crisis.
You don't hang out with me because you're studying.
It's not fun coming to school.
I just get sleepy.
What's the point of being a student?
Is studying not an option?
Lee Ddoong, I need to tell you something.
Yes, go ahead.
You know
I can't focus on studying these days.
I have no appetite, either.
A female high schooler with no appetite?
This must mean
We go to the same academy.
Hye Ji, you're finally starting a real-life romance.
Who is it? Who?
It's Kang Hu Yeong.
Kang Hu Yeong?
Who's Kang Hu Yeong? I've never heard of him.
- He's the top student in our school.
- Geez!
Top student?
You moved on to the top student of the school after Brad Pitt.
Isn't your taste too all over the place?
What? What? Who is it?
Hey, you're making it too obvious.
Look carefully.
It's the one with the leg cast.
That meanie this morning had a cast, too.
If I see him again, I'll break the other leg
Hey, is that Kang Hu Yeong?
Kim Hye Ji, that bastard is-
Isn't he so handsome?
It's him! The one who got my help and ran away.
He even laughed at me when I got scolded.
I can confess my love, right?
Of course, you can.
Let's do it.
I can feel it. I can feel it.
What do you feel?
You and he will date 100%.
Huh? It's Kang Hu Yeong.
Kim Hye Ji, hurry. It's Kang Hu Yeong.
[17:00, hallway on the second floor, the 12th grade boys' floor]
♫ I wanted to live splendidly ♫
♫ I thought I'd find happiness there ♫
♫ So I could achieve my dream, teach me how to fly ♫
I can't do it, Ddoong.
Why? Are you nervous?
I can't go.
I can't do it.
Lee Ddoong, could you deliver it for me?
What are you talking about? You should give it to him directly.
I can't do it. I can't.
Just deliver it for me.
Just this once.
No. You need to confess love yourself.
Bang Jun Ho's military unit address.
Deal?
Here I come.
For both of our love.
- Fighting.
- Fighting.
Fighting! Fighting!
You'll write me back, right?
It's from my friend, Kim Hye Ji.
Hye Ji likes you.
You're keeping my book safe, right?
When did you put that in my bag-
- Who's that? Huh?
- Hey, hey.
Who's that female student on the boys' floor?
Return my book when you write back.
- It's an important book. Make sure to give it back.
- What are you all looking at?
Go back inside. Hurry!
Yeah.
[My Avant Garde Love]
How childish.
The first love is liking a random person when you're a clueless kid.
I'll hold you to that comment.
Don't forget you owe me fried chicken and beer ten times.
- Didn't you think Mr. Sohn was nice?
- Yes.
He's nice.
I haven't met someone like that in a while.
He's like
- a rock, maybe?
- Right?
You get a feeling he'd protect you by your side, right?
The first date determines a relationship.
The first impressions are everything.
I meant he'd never come to my side.
Hey, don't judge a person after seeing him just once.
You need to see him at least three times.
Hey, you said you wouldn't bother me if I went on a blind date.
What's the point of going on a blind date?
You need to date someone.
You have a big appetite because you're repressed from not dating.
Buddy, as for me
I think dating culture is forced on modern beings.
It's a waste of time, money, and energy.
There are so many other things we need to do.
The icebergs are melting right now.
The earth we need to leave to the next generation is disappearing.
You once said love is the only way for humans to survive, friend.
What happened?
What happened to my friend who needs her first love's phone number?
Save the earth. Energy save.
I root for your first love, Ms. Kim.
Tteokbokki, tempura, and fishcake. I ordered those three.
10,500 won. Is that right?
I paid for dry cleaning. He won't complain, right?
Gosh, whatever.
I don't feel like taking a shower.
Gosh, what a hassle
[Soondae. Two servings to go.]
[10,500 + 9,000 = 19,500 won]
Yes, I'll see you later.
Yes.
Okay.
Yes, he's here. I'll talk to you later. Bye.
Good morning.
Sit, sit, sit. Since when did you do this?
Sit, sit.
What's with your faces?
You all look shocked. Why?
Is it because Mr. Kang and I look so much alike?
Handsome people tend to look similar.
All right. As for Mr. Kang,
he could've easily become a math professor at Ivy League schools hundreds of times.
CEO Baek.
He's business savvy.
He also set the direction for the Rock Asset,
a successful private asset management family office
for Koreans in the US ahead of everyone else.
Applause.
The Roem case is giving everyone a headache.
Let's work on it with our ace right here.
Mr. Kang, say something.
- Mr. Kang.
- 500.
500?
Minus 2,983,740,000 won.
That's the total number on page four.
There's an equation error in the two categories.
The profits from the building sales in Singapore were in euros.
The roundabout investment in Hong Kong was-
Wow, isn't that amazing?
He's the ace for a reason.
This is how focused he is. Everyone-
Give me all the files on Roem.
The HQ will manage that case from now on.
Wait, Hu Yeong.
Why would the HQ
I-It's okay. Hold on. Wait a moment.
Set, set, set. Rock Asset.
Hey, hey.
Hey, what do you mean the HQ will manage it?
It was decided before I came here.
Without even discussing it with me?
But still, I'm the CEO of the Korean branch.
So what if Baek Do Seon is the founder?
This still isn't right-
Kang Hu Yeong, this was your idea. It was.
I should've known when you said you were suddenly coming to Korea. You little-
This is the best for the Korean branch and you, Uncle.
Why are you starting to act like Baek Do Seon?
I'm nowhere near Mom yet.
Hey, you'd better stay longer.
You can take care of this with me while you're here.
If the HQ takes our major client,
how about my employees' morale?
Didn't you hear me saying, "Set, set, set"?
That's your concern, CEO.
Whose call are you waiting for in this situation?
Is it the woman you met yesterday?
- No.
- What do you mean, no?
I'm really disappointed in you.
I really am. So be honest with me.
- Uncle.
- Hold on.
- Yes.
- CEO,
you need to leave for the meeting with CEO Shin Hye Mi at two.
Okay.
Let's talk again later.
You took my car, right? Give me the key.
It got towed.
I'll pick it up after work.
The car suddenly got towed?
I got it less than a month ago. Why did it get towed?
I stopped on the street briefly and
So why did you stop on the street?
I ran into a
high school classmate by chance.
Oh, okay.
So, what you're saying is
you were driving, and you stopped because you ran into a classmate.
It was nice to see her.
She was still pretty.
Pretty? She hasn't changed.
So, she wasn't just a classmate.
Your ex. First love?
Hey, really? You ran into your first love?
So, while you were driving
you happened to look at a passerby
and that was your-
- I'll get the car now.
- Hey!
Wow.
Did he really make a face like that?
- Hello?
- Hi, Kang Hu Yeong.
This is Hye Ji.
I gave you a letter when we were in 12th grade.
We went to the same academy, too.
Try to remember.
- Kim Hye Ji?
- Yes.
I knew you'd remember me.
It's been a while.
Yes, it's been a while.
Are you married? You aren't, right?
Hey, are you starting with that?
It's important.
No, I'm not.
Really? When did you come to Korea, then?
- Yesterday.
- Yesterday?
Did you run into Hong Ju by chance as soon as you came?
I got your number from her.
- Really?
- Yes.
Welcome to Korea.
I mean it.
Welcome? Yes, a welcome party.
Let's have a welcome party. We should meet.
You just came up with that?
Yes, let's meet.
Hey, he wants to meet. He wants to meet!
Hey, he can hear everything.
Is Lee Hong Ju there, too?
How's this week?
Sang Pil, Hong Ju, and I are hanging out.
You know Kwon Sang Pil, right?
Sang Pil? I do.
He's very curious about you, too.
I'll text you when and where we're meeting.
Any dates we should avoid?
- There isn't any.
- I see.
I'll let you know, Hu Yeong.
[Kang Hu Yeong]
Lee Hong Ju.
Yay.
I didn't get to hear her voice.
I'll say something when I see her.
♫ I will give you all my stars ♫
[Friday, the day of the welcome party]
How pretty was your first love that
you didn't even notice the brand-new car getting towed?
Did Suzy become Han Ga In?
Hey, be honest with me.
You haven't called her once?
When you're obviously so happy?
I'm just meeting my classmates.
I know. Your first love is one of them.
I need to get something from her.
You need to get something? What is it?
Love?
♫ I know if I stay, I'll be waiting again ♫
♫ Say that you'd come and take my hand ♫
Here's the lettuce.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
[Reserved]
Welcome-
Hi, friend.
You came.
Where's Hu Yeong?
That's why you suddenly became punctual.
My heel got scraped since I wore new heels.
Why would a teacher wear shoes like that?
Why? Can't teachers wear heels?
- Put this in there.
- Okay.
- Kwon Sang Pil.
- Yes.
You know this meeting is for Hu Yeong and me to connect, right?
- What?
- Be careful what you say.
Why do I have to be careful?
By the way, for him to recognize you,
shouldn't you go back to yourself from back then?
That's exactly what I meant.
What plastic surgery changes your personality, too?
- Hey!
- Whoa, okay, okay.
I got it. I won't.
Long time no see, Kwon Sang Pil.
Hey, have you been well?
How could you ignore me for 10 years?
Are you okay Gosh, your shoulders got broader.
Sang Pil, won't you let me say hello?
Good to see you, Kang Hu Yeong.
Who?
I knew you wouldn't recognize her.
This is Kim Hye Ji from high school.
She totally changed her face-
I lost some baby fat.
By the way, you got even more handsome.
You look great, too.
Is Lee Hong Ju not here yet?
[Bang Jun Ho autograph event]
[You, Who Came From the Island]
Looks like the meeting will take longer.
You should say hello at Director Kim's after-party, Producer Lee.
Take the present in my office.
Here's the food.
You probably haven't had this in the US.
It's Kwon Sang Pil's signature spicy chicken feet.
Wow!
When did you start cooking?
Since I was in the military.
I discovered my hidden talent.
I've run this restaurant for two years already.
I opened it using the marriage fund my mom gave me.
I devoted my whole life to this.
Did I tell you about me?
I became a teacher.
I'm an English teacher at Obok High.
Yes, you did. Many times already.
- Aren't you sick of it?
- Sir.
Yes, coming.
You're a jaemu seolgyesa.
It's called "financial planner" in English.
Wow.
I'm so happy we turned out so well and got to meet again.
We need to raise our glasses on a day like this.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers, I said.
Drink this from now on.
What are you doing?
I got the feeling.
By the way, this is so crazy.
How did Lee Ddoong recognize you?
I don't think I'd recognize you if I saw you on the streets.
You got even more handsome.
I suppose Hong Ju remembered you because of me.
By the way, what's taking her so long?
I'll try calling her.
Okay?
What's with her?
She should've watched how much she drank, not to watch my mouth.
Director, congratulations on the premiere.
You came, Producer Lee.
Producer.
CEO couldn't make it.
She asked me to give this to you in person.
She shouldn't have done this. Thank you.
You didn't eat yet, right? Join us. Eat something.
No, I'm okay.
Come on, eat something before you go.
- Stay for a bit.
- Come sit. Come here.
- I'm okay.
- Come, come.
For our writer, Mr. Bang Jun Ho!
Cheers!
Thank you.
- Excuse me.
- Sure.
Mr. Bang, how many copies do you expect to sell?
Excuse me.
What?
What's wrong? Where are you going?
Is this a secret, too?
I got to see your face, Director. I'll go now.
Why do you keep trying to leave?
Talk to Mr. Bang briefly.
Aren't you two close? Say hello.
No, no. Not at all.
- I'll get going now.
- Where do you think you're going?
Come here. Yes.
Have you been well?
She said she'd come. I guess not.
How disappointing.
It's for work. She can't help it.
Kwon Sang Pil!
It's Kang Hu Yeong.
I run into you again.
How fascinating. We keep running into each other.
You show up in the east and the west.
Fascinating. So fascinating.
Why are you so drunk?
Hye Ji? My friend, Kim Hye Ji.
Lee Ddong is here.
- You came.
- You turned out so well.
Lee Ddoong. Lee Ddoong.
My friend, Lee Ddoong.
You turned out well, too.
She's not Lee Ddoong because she's fat.
It's because she's unpredictable.
My friend, Lee Ddoong. You turned out well.
What are you doing?
How embarrassing. Hu Yeong is here.
Embarrassing?
Are you embarrassed of me?
Why? What's wrong with me?
I'm Lee Hong Ju.
I hope you understand.
Hong Ju went through a lot. She lost her mind.
See? She keeps laughing.
- Kwon Sang Pil.
- Yes?
Beer. I need to drink beer tonight.
What's wrong with her?
You boosted someone else's sales. Why make a scene here?
I can get drunk tonight.
Do you know who I met today?
My first love-
Just eat this.
Spicy! Spicy!
What do you think? Sang Pil's signature spicy chicken feet.
It's pleasantly spicy. What do you think?
- Spicy.
- It's tasty.
Of course, it is.
- Spicy!
- Hye Jin has good taste.
Spicy!
- Are you sleepy?
- Yes.
So sleepy. So sleepy.
Have you kept in touch since we graduated?
Yes, we have. It's just my luck.
I befriended these weak drinkers somehow.
Where are you staying?
Spicy.
Obok-dong.
That's great! Hey, you should take that loser with you.
- It's spicy!
- She still lives in Obok-dong.
She can go home just fine. Just watch her.
- How about you?
- I should take care of this lovable idiot
wrap things up, and go home.
Hey, Hu Yeong.
Don't leave without saying goodbye like last time.
Stay together until the end, friend.
Seriously, what's with you?
I'm Lee Hong Ju.
Don't you remember? I go to Obok High.
Yes, Lee Hong Ju.
I wanted to see you today because
there's something we need to settle.
Last week, you
What's this now?
[Obok High School]
Hey, I'm late again because of you.
Again? I don't remember being late.
Wow, look how shameless you are.
The day we first met on the bus.
I helped you get off the bus,
and I helped you walk to the school entrance.
I also got scolded on your behalf since you were injured.
Are you sure about that?
I think I am.
You aren't Kang Hu Yeong, are you?
What?
He doesn't laugh like this.
He's expressionless and disloyal.
He's inhuman, too.
Kang Hu Yeong is like a smart preschooler.
You're a bit different than him.
You think I'm like that?
You didn't know that?
How could you not? Even I know.
You actually know, don't you?
You already know everything, right?
Geez
I'm glad you're back.
Good to see you, Kang Hu Yeong.
Yes, I won!
I'm the staring match champion of Obok High!
Where did you drink so much?
I wonder.
Where did I drink?
Do you have alcohol-induced dementia?
Do you remember?
I put a book in your back so Mr. Bok Nam can't confiscate it.
"My Avant Garde Love"?
Gosh, bingo.
You must be really Kang Hu Yeong.
There's a line that goes like this in that book.
"The first love is special because it only happens once in life."
So, what do you call first love?
Frozen food.
You have to keep it frozen.
You can keep it fresh like it was in the beginning.
But if you take it out and thaw it?
No, you can never. You can never thaw it.
What happens if you do?
The first love ends up expiring, then.
You can never remember it as it was.
So, Kang Hu Yeong,
you should never meet your first love.
Ramen is the best for hangovers.
Ramen is best with dumplings.
Keep the dumplings in the freezer.
Keep them frozen. You know, right?
- So they don't thaw?
- That's right.
Keep them frozen so they don't thaw.
Goodbye, Kang Hu Yeong. It was good to see you.
Yes, Lee Hong Ju. You, too-
Why are you following me?
Do you live here?
What do you think? You think I'm breaking into someone else's house?
Why do you keep smiling?
Because you're funny.
[K-food Dumpings]
[Do not refreeze once thawed]
I'm sorry,
but mine already started thawing.
[Serendipity's Embrace]
♫ I'm being influenced by you ♫
♫ It surprises me how I mimic the way you talk ♫
♫ It's strange ♫
It was a question I've never seen before.
Before I got to study in advance and review the questions from the past,
the bell rang to announce the start of the class.
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
♫ So I ask you ♫
♫ Will you respond to my feelings? ♫
♫ Someday when you find out how I feel ♫
Lee Ddoong, can you entertain my nephew tomorrow?
I'm the Unni from upstairs.
Why did a grown man come out?
Is this really you?
You're using me to see your first love?
Follow me.
Who's entertaining whom?
Hong Ju won't answer her phone.
It's because she's on a date with someone.
I thought he was going to kiss me.
You're doing this because you still like me.
I can't come tomorrow.
I liked you, and I still do.
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
[Episode 1]
Wouldn't you rather stay at a hotel?
This place would be a bit uncomfortable.
It's close to the office.
That's true.
But it's not a great environment to work in.
Okay, okay.
You're the ace from the HQ. I can let you have anything.
Fine, fine.
Welcome to my secret hangout!
Hu Yeong, can you handle the Roem case in 10 days?
- Yes.
- But 10 days is too short.
It's your first time in Korea in 10 years. Stay a bit longer.
- What for?
- What do you mean?
Meet your friends and see how much Seoul changed.
I have no friends.
And I'm not interested, either.
I fixed it up a bit since it was old.
Isn't it amazing?
This is my parent's house.
It's just under your mom's name.
You won't live in Korea, anyway, right?
You must be hungry.
Do you want me to take you to an amazing place?
I have a plan.
Plan? You just said you had no friends.
It's not a friend, but it's a woman?
It is a woman, isn't it?
I am wearing bright colors.
Of course, I have makeup on.
I put on lotion, base makeup, and lip balm.
I did my eyebrows, too.
That's where the real makeup starts.
Colors. Red, pink, or peach.
Colors. Colors.
Yes, yes. It's all about coloring.
You're here for a blind date, right?
Hello.
I'm Hye Ji's friend, Lee Hong Ju.
Lee Hong Ju?
Is it really you?
Pardon?
Mr. Kang Hu Yeong?
My gosh!
I mistook you for someone.
Have a pleasant time, then.
Hello.
Yes, hello.
Are you Ms. Lee Hong Ju?
Hello, I'm Joseph's cousin, Mi So. Oh Mi So.
I'm Kang Hu Yeong.
I know.
- Did you eat?
- Don't you recognize me?
We went to the same school. Yale.
We said hello at Joseph's wedding,
and we ate at the same table.
I had a red dress on with brown curls.
Well, it's all in the past.
We can get to know each other now.
I'll have the caramel macchiato, then.
What would you like
Do you know her?
She's a friend from high school.
Did you use to date, then?
Is she your ex?
You recognized her immediately.
She hasn't changed at all.
I suppose you changed a lot, then.
She didn't recognize you.
Go ahead and order.
Pardon?
Did she really not recognize me?
What should we eat?
I made a reservation at a pasta restaurant nearby.
Ms. Kim recommended it, saying you'd like it.
Actually, I know a pork belly restaurant that has great quality pork.
Not a lot of people know that spot.
But I'll make an exception and share it with you.
Well, um
Ms. Kim said you'd suggest going to a pork belly restaurant.
She told me to make sure not to listen to you.
Hye Ji's a regular there, too.
She also said she's not a regular there.
Today's a perfect day to eat pasta.
- Yes, I'm on my way there now.
- Okay
Oppa, should we just skip dinner?
There's a nice bar around my place.
Would you like to have a drink with me?
- I brought my car.
- I'll drive you home.
It's okay. I need to stop by somewhere nearby.
But still
- How about you?
- I didn't bring my car.
Well, then
Get home safely, then.
What?
I don't know my way around Seoul.
I had fun today.
It was nice to meet you.
Yes.
♫ I will give you all my stars ♫
♫ Our memories will never be apart ♫
♫ When I see you wishing every day ♫
♫ You let me in your life ♫
♫ Run, run, run to you ♫
♫ At least, there will always be our own ♫
♫ You used to help my tender throbbing heart ♫
♫ I need you by my side ♫
[Joseph Oh]
It's early in the morning.
That's because of you.
I woke up because of you.
Why did you dump her?
Don't put it that way. It's all taken care of.
Hu Yeong, I wasn't asking you a favor as a client.
I set that up as a friend.
I should've said no, then.
Mi So is pretty, has a nice body,
and she comes from a good family, too.
She even works in the States now. So why not?
I'll add a provision about the privacy of an asset manager in our next contract.
- Are you coming back for the company party?
- Yup.
How did you get permission for the family office from my dad?
You know, he never leaves his money to someone else.
Anyway, you're good.
It's not decided yet.
It is.
And since you're totally involved now,
just make sure you see all the people you've missed before coming.
So you don't leave things behind in Korea, all right?
I'm Hye Ji's friend, Lee Hong Ju.
I came here to work.
You're no fun at all.
Life is not supposed to be fun.
Back to sleep.
The buses that are arriving are 761, 6716, 2736
Lee Hong Ju?
♫ I wonder why I'm being influenced by you ♫
♫ It surprises me how I mimic the way you talk ♫
Hey, she wants to see you.
♫ It's so strange ♫
♫ I wonder if you're like me, too ♫
♫ Could you stop your heart from racing and shaking? ♫
Won't you take it?
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
You'll write me back, right?
♫ Will you respond to my feelings? ♫
♫ Someday ♫
Lee Hong Ju!
♫ You need to tell me, too ♫
♫ That you like me ♫
♫ You knew I fell in love ♫
♫ You look so beautiful in the sunlight ♫
♫ I love you ♫
I went the wrong way.
Sir, I'll have two servings of soondae to go.
- Half soondae and half organs.
- Half and half? Okay.
Welcome.
What would the handsome customer like?
I'll have what she's having.
She's having one tteokbokki, tempura,
and how many fishcakes? One, two, three.
Would you like the same?
I'll have one serving of tteokbokki.
Okay.
Here.
Give me some fishcake broth, too.
A napkin, too.
- Lee Hong Ju.
- What?
Don't you know me?
I do. You're Kang Hu Yeong.
Why don't you acknowledge me, then?
Do I have to?
We haven't seen each other in 10 years.
Has it been that long already?
By the way, were you in Korea?
I thought you moved to the US.
I did.
I stopped by briefly for work.
You stopped by briefly and went on a blind date?
Did you recognize me at the cafe, too?
Of course, you haven't changed at all since high school.
You haven't changed, either.
Hey, that's an insult, isn't it?
I'm not sure.
Do you stay in touch with your friends?
No.
You're the first one I saw.
Really?
Aren't you curious about our classmates?
I'm curious now.
Give me your phone number, then.
I don't have a number in Korea. I have my US number.
Give me that, at least.
I only kept in touch with a few.
But Hye Ji kept in touch with many.
They'd be so happy to see you.
How about you?
Aren't you happy to see me?
I'm so sorry. L-Look at your jacket.
I'm so sorry.
I cracked up because you said something so silly.
Sir.
Give him the change.
I'm so sorry.
Use the change to get it dry-cleaned.
My bus is here. Bye.
Sir?
- Yes.
- Here's the change.
Here's the change.
What idiot parked at the bus stop?
It's getting towed. Seriously.
She won't even text after leaving like that?
I'm not happy to see you at all, either.
Who remembers what happened 10 years ago?
This stop is Obok High School.
[10 years ago, Obok-dong, Seoul]
Young man,
wake up your friend and get off with her.
There's a female student in the back.
- I don't know her.
- That's okay.
Just wake her up.
Hey, who are you?
He wants you to get off.
Thank you, sir.
Aren't you getting off?
[08:29, In front of Obok High School]
Five, four, three, two, one.
That's it! You're tardy.
Are you late again? Huh?
You were late yesterday, too, right?
You're late. Kneel down.
Raise your arms.
Raise them high!
What's a student's duty?
What the heck?
Come to school on time
Let's stay together until the end, friend.
Let go of me.
So you become good adults.
You're late all the time.
Lee Hong Ju, stop.
- You.
- Yes?
You're late again.
I'm late because I was helping him to walk.
I just met her.
What are you talking about?
We're good friends.
You woke me up this morning, too.
Sir, my arm is about to break.
Lee Hong Ju, let go of that arm.
Sir, we really are friends.
Do you know my name?
Name?
Geez, you're so disloyal.
You don't even know my name.
Should I be loyal to you?
Hey, you can go.
What? Why? He's late, too.
Can't you see his leg?
Go now.
Thank you.
Give me the bag.
Sir.
Sir!
Look at this. Look at this.
[Love Dictionary]
What's this? Huh?
Where are your textbooks?
These are my textbooks.
Everything I need to learn is here.
You don't even know.
Aigoo.
It hurts! Why would you hit my head? You'd make me stupid.
How can you get any more stupid?
Go inside and study.
That
[6th period: Math]
When it always satisfies
An integer from one to zero. f(x).
Find the value of
d(x).
Let's stay together until the end, friend.
Underline the f(x), d(x) part.
[The first love is special because it only happens once in life]
Let's try solving this.
We do this all the time.
How childish.
The one who solves this question saves the world.
[Being invisible means you can't be loved]
[My Avant Garde Love]
What's on your desks? Why are you all looking down?
[Written by Bang Jun Ho]
Geez.
Kang Hu Yeong.
Come out and solve this question.
Stop.
Applause!
That's correct.
You saw how the top of the class solved the question, right?
Look at him.
He's handsome, but he's smart, too.
He's smart, but he's handsome, too.
Do you not feel motivated at all?
Once you go out into the world,
you'd be so grateful for things with clear answers, like math.
Life?
Yes, life has many obstacles.
But
there might not be the answer among the options.
Dream?
There's no answer to that at all.
How about love?
Love?
You might not even get a chance to solve that problem.
Sir, you're cursing us.
Huh? It's Kang Hu Yeong.
♫ I wonder if you're like me, too ♫
♫ Could you stop your heart from racing and shaking? ♫
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
♫ So I ask you ♫
♫ Will you respond to my feelings? ♫
♫ Someday when you find out how I feel ♫
♫ You need to tell me, too ♫
[Ms. Kim]
Hey, your neighbors might call the police.
Was it really Kang Hu Yeong?
Obok High's golden boy, Kang Hu Yeong?
Yes, that Kang Hu Yeong.
Daebak.
When did you see him? Where did you see him?
I saw him at a cafe earlier, and I saw him on the streets, too.
What was he like?
Is he the same?
Pretty much.
Are you that happy?
Of course I am. It's Kang Hu Yeong.
I was so curious about him.
What does he do?
Is he doing well? Does he live in Korea?
Is he married?
I don't know. We didn't talk much. You ask him.
How could I ask him? He's my first love.
I know.
[Against punishment]
He was your first love.
[Lunch break, Obok High School yard]
Stop getting caught by my dad.
He said he's skeptical about becoming a teacher because of you.
I'm questioning being a student these days, too.
What?
I'm having an early life crisis.
You don't hang out with me because you're studying.
It's not fun coming to school.
I just get sleepy.
What's the point of being a student?
Is studying not an option?
Lee Ddoong, I need to tell you something.
Yes, go ahead.
You know
I can't focus on studying these days.
I have no appetite, either.
A female high schooler with no appetite?
This must mean
We go to the same academy.
Hye Ji, you're finally starting a real-life romance.
Who is it? Who?
It's Kang Hu Yeong.
Kang Hu Yeong?
Who's Kang Hu Yeong? I've never heard of him.
- He's the top student in our school.
- Geez!
Top student?
You moved on to the top student of the school after Brad Pitt.
Isn't your taste too all over the place?
What? What? Who is it?
Hey, you're making it too obvious.
Look carefully.
It's the one with the leg cast.
That meanie this morning had a cast, too.
If I see him again, I'll break the other leg
Hey, is that Kang Hu Yeong?
Kim Hye Ji, that bastard is-
Isn't he so handsome?
It's him! The one who got my help and ran away.
He even laughed at me when I got scolded.
I can confess my love, right?
Of course, you can.
Let's do it.
I can feel it. I can feel it.
What do you feel?
You and he will date 100%.
Huh? It's Kang Hu Yeong.
Kim Hye Ji, hurry. It's Kang Hu Yeong.
[17:00, hallway on the second floor, the 12th grade boys' floor]
♫ I wanted to live splendidly ♫
♫ I thought I'd find happiness there ♫
♫ So I could achieve my dream, teach me how to fly ♫
I can't do it, Ddoong.
Why? Are you nervous?
I can't go.
I can't do it.
Lee Ddoong, could you deliver it for me?
What are you talking about? You should give it to him directly.
I can't do it. I can't.
Just deliver it for me.
Just this once.
No. You need to confess love yourself.
Bang Jun Ho's military unit address.
Deal?
Here I come.
For both of our love.
- Fighting.
- Fighting.
Fighting! Fighting!
You'll write me back, right?
It's from my friend, Kim Hye Ji.
Hye Ji likes you.
You're keeping my book safe, right?
When did you put that in my bag-
- Who's that? Huh?
- Hey, hey.
Who's that female student on the boys' floor?
Return my book when you write back.
- It's an important book. Make sure to give it back.
- What are you all looking at?
Go back inside. Hurry!
Yeah.
[My Avant Garde Love]
How childish.
The first love is liking a random person when you're a clueless kid.
I'll hold you to that comment.
Don't forget you owe me fried chicken and beer ten times.
- Didn't you think Mr. Sohn was nice?
- Yes.
He's nice.
I haven't met someone like that in a while.
He's like
- a rock, maybe?
- Right?
You get a feeling he'd protect you by your side, right?
The first date determines a relationship.
The first impressions are everything.
I meant he'd never come to my side.
Hey, don't judge a person after seeing him just once.
You need to see him at least three times.
Hey, you said you wouldn't bother me if I went on a blind date.
What's the point of going on a blind date?
You need to date someone.
You have a big appetite because you're repressed from not dating.
Buddy, as for me
I think dating culture is forced on modern beings.
It's a waste of time, money, and energy.
There are so many other things we need to do.
The icebergs are melting right now.
The earth we need to leave to the next generation is disappearing.
You once said love is the only way for humans to survive, friend.
What happened?
What happened to my friend who needs her first love's phone number?
Save the earth. Energy save.
I root for your first love, Ms. Kim.
Tteokbokki, tempura, and fishcake. I ordered those three.
10,500 won. Is that right?
I paid for dry cleaning. He won't complain, right?
Gosh, whatever.
I don't feel like taking a shower.
Gosh, what a hassle
[Soondae. Two servings to go.]
[10,500 + 9,000 = 19,500 won]
Yes, I'll see you later.
Yes.
Okay.
Yes, he's here. I'll talk to you later. Bye.
Good morning.
Sit, sit, sit. Since when did you do this?
Sit, sit.
What's with your faces?
You all look shocked. Why?
Is it because Mr. Kang and I look so much alike?
Handsome people tend to look similar.
All right. As for Mr. Kang,
he could've easily become a math professor at Ivy League schools hundreds of times.
CEO Baek.
He's business savvy.
He also set the direction for the Rock Asset,
a successful private asset management family office
for Koreans in the US ahead of everyone else.
Applause.
The Roem case is giving everyone a headache.
Let's work on it with our ace right here.
Mr. Kang, say something.
- Mr. Kang.
- 500.
500?
Minus 2,983,740,000 won.
That's the total number on page four.
There's an equation error in the two categories.
The profits from the building sales in Singapore were in euros.
The roundabout investment in Hong Kong was-
Wow, isn't that amazing?
He's the ace for a reason.
This is how focused he is. Everyone-
Give me all the files on Roem.
The HQ will manage that case from now on.
Wait, Hu Yeong.
Why would the HQ
I-It's okay. Hold on. Wait a moment.
Set, set, set. Rock Asset.
Hey, hey.
Hey, what do you mean the HQ will manage it?
It was decided before I came here.
Without even discussing it with me?
But still, I'm the CEO of the Korean branch.
So what if Baek Do Seon is the founder?
This still isn't right-
Kang Hu Yeong, this was your idea. It was.
I should've known when you said you were suddenly coming to Korea. You little-
This is the best for the Korean branch and you, Uncle.
Why are you starting to act like Baek Do Seon?
I'm nowhere near Mom yet.
Hey, you'd better stay longer.
You can take care of this with me while you're here.
If the HQ takes our major client,
how about my employees' morale?
Didn't you hear me saying, "Set, set, set"?
That's your concern, CEO.
Whose call are you waiting for in this situation?
Is it the woman you met yesterday?
- No.
- What do you mean, no?
I'm really disappointed in you.
I really am. So be honest with me.
- Uncle.
- Hold on.
- Yes.
- CEO,
you need to leave for the meeting with CEO Shin Hye Mi at two.
Okay.
Let's talk again later.
You took my car, right? Give me the key.
It got towed.
I'll pick it up after work.
The car suddenly got towed?
I got it less than a month ago. Why did it get towed?
I stopped on the street briefly and
So why did you stop on the street?
I ran into a
high school classmate by chance.
Oh, okay.
So, what you're saying is
you were driving, and you stopped because you ran into a classmate.
It was nice to see her.
She was still pretty.
Pretty? She hasn't changed.
So, she wasn't just a classmate.
Your ex. First love?
Hey, really? You ran into your first love?
So, while you were driving
you happened to look at a passerby
and that was your-
- I'll get the car now.
- Hey!
Wow.
Did he really make a face like that?
- Hello?
- Hi, Kang Hu Yeong.
This is Hye Ji.
I gave you a letter when we were in 12th grade.
We went to the same academy, too.
Try to remember.
- Kim Hye Ji?
- Yes.
I knew you'd remember me.
It's been a while.
Yes, it's been a while.
Are you married? You aren't, right?
Hey, are you starting with that?
It's important.
No, I'm not.
Really? When did you come to Korea, then?
- Yesterday.
- Yesterday?
Did you run into Hong Ju by chance as soon as you came?
I got your number from her.
- Really?
- Yes.
Welcome to Korea.
I mean it.
Welcome? Yes, a welcome party.
Let's have a welcome party. We should meet.
You just came up with that?
Yes, let's meet.
Hey, he wants to meet. He wants to meet!
Hey, he can hear everything.
Is Lee Hong Ju there, too?
How's this week?
Sang Pil, Hong Ju, and I are hanging out.
You know Kwon Sang Pil, right?
Sang Pil? I do.
He's very curious about you, too.
I'll text you when and where we're meeting.
Any dates we should avoid?
- There isn't any.
- I see.
I'll let you know, Hu Yeong.
[Kang Hu Yeong]
Lee Hong Ju.
Yay.
I didn't get to hear her voice.
I'll say something when I see her.
♫ I will give you all my stars ♫
[Friday, the day of the welcome party]
How pretty was your first love that
you didn't even notice the brand-new car getting towed?
Did Suzy become Han Ga In?
Hey, be honest with me.
You haven't called her once?
When you're obviously so happy?
I'm just meeting my classmates.
I know. Your first love is one of them.
I need to get something from her.
You need to get something? What is it?
Love?
♫ I know if I stay, I'll be waiting again ♫
♫ Say that you'd come and take my hand ♫
Here's the lettuce.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
[Reserved]
Welcome-
Hi, friend.
You came.
Where's Hu Yeong?
That's why you suddenly became punctual.
My heel got scraped since I wore new heels.
Why would a teacher wear shoes like that?
Why? Can't teachers wear heels?
- Put this in there.
- Okay.
- Kwon Sang Pil.
- Yes.
You know this meeting is for Hu Yeong and me to connect, right?
- What?
- Be careful what you say.
Why do I have to be careful?
By the way, for him to recognize you,
shouldn't you go back to yourself from back then?
That's exactly what I meant.
What plastic surgery changes your personality, too?
- Hey!
- Whoa, okay, okay.
I got it. I won't.
Long time no see, Kwon Sang Pil.
Hey, have you been well?
How could you ignore me for 10 years?
Are you okay Gosh, your shoulders got broader.
Sang Pil, won't you let me say hello?
Good to see you, Kang Hu Yeong.
Who?
I knew you wouldn't recognize her.
This is Kim Hye Ji from high school.
She totally changed her face-
I lost some baby fat.
By the way, you got even more handsome.
You look great, too.
Is Lee Hong Ju not here yet?
[Bang Jun Ho autograph event]
[You, Who Came From the Island]
Looks like the meeting will take longer.
You should say hello at Director Kim's after-party, Producer Lee.
Take the present in my office.
Here's the food.
You probably haven't had this in the US.
It's Kwon Sang Pil's signature spicy chicken feet.
Wow!
When did you start cooking?
Since I was in the military.
I discovered my hidden talent.
I've run this restaurant for two years already.
I opened it using the marriage fund my mom gave me.
I devoted my whole life to this.
Did I tell you about me?
I became a teacher.
I'm an English teacher at Obok High.
Yes, you did. Many times already.
- Aren't you sick of it?
- Sir.
Yes, coming.
You're a jaemu seolgyesa.
It's called "financial planner" in English.
Wow.
I'm so happy we turned out so well and got to meet again.
We need to raise our glasses on a day like this.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers, I said.
Drink this from now on.
What are you doing?
I got the feeling.
By the way, this is so crazy.
How did Lee Ddoong recognize you?
I don't think I'd recognize you if I saw you on the streets.
You got even more handsome.
I suppose Hong Ju remembered you because of me.
By the way, what's taking her so long?
I'll try calling her.
Okay?
What's with her?
She should've watched how much she drank, not to watch my mouth.
Director, congratulations on the premiere.
You came, Producer Lee.
Producer.
CEO couldn't make it.
She asked me to give this to you in person.
She shouldn't have done this. Thank you.
You didn't eat yet, right? Join us. Eat something.
No, I'm okay.
Come on, eat something before you go.
- Stay for a bit.
- Come sit. Come here.
- I'm okay.
- Come, come.
For our writer, Mr. Bang Jun Ho!
Cheers!
Thank you.
- Excuse me.
- Sure.
Mr. Bang, how many copies do you expect to sell?
Excuse me.
What?
What's wrong? Where are you going?
Is this a secret, too?
I got to see your face, Director. I'll go now.
Why do you keep trying to leave?
Talk to Mr. Bang briefly.
Aren't you two close? Say hello.
No, no. Not at all.
- I'll get going now.
- Where do you think you're going?
Come here. Yes.
Have you been well?
She said she'd come. I guess not.
How disappointing.
It's for work. She can't help it.
Kwon Sang Pil!
It's Kang Hu Yeong.
I run into you again.
How fascinating. We keep running into each other.
You show up in the east and the west.
Fascinating. So fascinating.
Why are you so drunk?
Hye Ji? My friend, Kim Hye Ji.
Lee Ddong is here.
- You came.
- You turned out so well.
Lee Ddoong. Lee Ddoong.
My friend, Lee Ddoong.
You turned out well, too.
She's not Lee Ddoong because she's fat.
It's because she's unpredictable.
My friend, Lee Ddoong. You turned out well.
What are you doing?
How embarrassing. Hu Yeong is here.
Embarrassing?
Are you embarrassed of me?
Why? What's wrong with me?
I'm Lee Hong Ju.
I hope you understand.
Hong Ju went through a lot. She lost her mind.
See? She keeps laughing.
- Kwon Sang Pil.
- Yes?
Beer. I need to drink beer tonight.
What's wrong with her?
You boosted someone else's sales. Why make a scene here?
I can get drunk tonight.
Do you know who I met today?
My first love-
Just eat this.
Spicy! Spicy!
What do you think? Sang Pil's signature spicy chicken feet.
It's pleasantly spicy. What do you think?
- Spicy.
- It's tasty.
Of course, it is.
- Spicy!
- Hye Jin has good taste.
Spicy!
- Are you sleepy?
- Yes.
So sleepy. So sleepy.
Have you kept in touch since we graduated?
Yes, we have. It's just my luck.
I befriended these weak drinkers somehow.
Where are you staying?
Spicy.
Obok-dong.
That's great! Hey, you should take that loser with you.
- It's spicy!
- She still lives in Obok-dong.
She can go home just fine. Just watch her.
- How about you?
- I should take care of this lovable idiot
wrap things up, and go home.
Hey, Hu Yeong.
Don't leave without saying goodbye like last time.
Stay together until the end, friend.
Seriously, what's with you?
I'm Lee Hong Ju.
Don't you remember? I go to Obok High.
Yes, Lee Hong Ju.
I wanted to see you today because
there's something we need to settle.
Last week, you
What's this now?
[Obok High School]
Hey, I'm late again because of you.
Again? I don't remember being late.
Wow, look how shameless you are.
The day we first met on the bus.
I helped you get off the bus,
and I helped you walk to the school entrance.
I also got scolded on your behalf since you were injured.
Are you sure about that?
I think I am.
You aren't Kang Hu Yeong, are you?
What?
He doesn't laugh like this.
He's expressionless and disloyal.
He's inhuman, too.
Kang Hu Yeong is like a smart preschooler.
You're a bit different than him.
You think I'm like that?
You didn't know that?
How could you not? Even I know.
You actually know, don't you?
You already know everything, right?
Geez
I'm glad you're back.
Good to see you, Kang Hu Yeong.
Yes, I won!
I'm the staring match champion of Obok High!
Where did you drink so much?
I wonder.
Where did I drink?
Do you have alcohol-induced dementia?
Do you remember?
I put a book in your back so Mr. Bok Nam can't confiscate it.
"My Avant Garde Love"?
Gosh, bingo.
You must be really Kang Hu Yeong.
There's a line that goes like this in that book.
"The first love is special because it only happens once in life."
So, what do you call first love?
Frozen food.
You have to keep it frozen.
You can keep it fresh like it was in the beginning.
But if you take it out and thaw it?
No, you can never. You can never thaw it.
What happens if you do?
The first love ends up expiring, then.
You can never remember it as it was.
So, Kang Hu Yeong,
you should never meet your first love.
Ramen is the best for hangovers.
Ramen is best with dumplings.
Keep the dumplings in the freezer.
Keep them frozen. You know, right?
- So they don't thaw?
- That's right.
Keep them frozen so they don't thaw.
Goodbye, Kang Hu Yeong. It was good to see you.
Yes, Lee Hong Ju. You, too-
Why are you following me?
Do you live here?
What do you think? You think I'm breaking into someone else's house?
Why do you keep smiling?
Because you're funny.
[K-food Dumpings]
[Do not refreeze once thawed]
I'm sorry,
but mine already started thawing.
[Serendipity's Embrace]
♫ I'm being influenced by you ♫
♫ It surprises me how I mimic the way you talk ♫
♫ It's strange ♫
It was a question I've never seen before.
Before I got to study in advance and review the questions from the past,
the bell rang to announce the start of the class.
♫ Because no one taught me ♫
♫ So I ask you ♫
♫ Will you respond to my feelings? ♫
♫ Someday when you find out how I feel ♫
Lee Ddoong, can you entertain my nephew tomorrow?
I'm the Unni from upstairs.
Why did a grown man come out?
Is this really you?
You're using me to see your first love?
Follow me.
Who's entertaining whom?
Hong Ju won't answer her phone.
It's because she's on a date with someone.
I thought he was going to kiss me.
You're doing this because you still like me.
I can't come tomorrow.
I liked you, and I still do.
♫ Because no one taught me ♫