Love in Contract (2022) s01e02 Episode Script

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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.
ALL CHARACTERS, COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS,
LOCALES, PRODUCTS, AND EVENTS
ARE USED IN A FICTITIOUS MANNER.
ALL SCENES WITH ANIMALS
WERE FILMED SAFELY UNDER EXPERT GUIDANCE.
So she's a good cook.
Today in the studio,
we have Director Park Jin-chae
and actor Kang Hae-jin.
Welcome.
Hello. I'm Kang Hae-jin.
So, Director Park…
What has the news come to these days?
What surprised me the most
was Kang Hae-jin's decision
to star in a low-budget film
of just 500 million won
with no minimum guarantee.
I'm a big fan of our director,
and the script was too good to say no.
The script? Please.
You signed without looking
because he's a Cannes winner.
The protagonist is a romantic, isn't he?
He's the complete opposite
of the killer you played previously.
Your fans are curious
about how you'll pull it off.
This is evident in the flood of questions
we've been receiving,
so I can't help but ask this one.
Over the past few years,
you were often seen video calling someone.
Isn't that right?
That's just my cat--
And every time,
you'd say it's just your cat,
but the media suspected that
it was a pet name for your girlfriend.
Others guessed that you were
dating an actress with a catlike face.
No, it really is my cat.
And she's very coy, that one.
I hardly see her around when I'm at home,
but she'll show up for video calls.
She's an oddball.
I've never heard of anyone
extinguishing dating rumors
using their cat as an excuse.
And I'm sure our viewers
-feel the same way I do.
-Does he call that an excuse?
-Just my two cents.
-Who?
That Kang Hae-jin, who ran off
when his manager grabbed me by the collar.
You mean that actor
whose looks you were raving about?
Whatever. Like I said that.
Come on, don't be mad.
Let's go back to the film.
The female lead is a part-time worker
who fights a lonely battle
against her company.
Director Park,
you mentioned that this was inspired
by the current conflict between
Kangjin Group and their labor union
during the preliminary interview.
-It is?
-That's right.
We're exposed to commercials
for big companies all day
-even if we don't wish to be.
-Right.
However, the suffering of the workers
is never brought to the spotlight.
In fact,
despite the interest in my script,
no one wanted to invest
when I told them it was about Kangjin.
-You never told me this.
-And then?
When Hae-jin confirmed his role,
all my dilemmas were solved.
You must've been so relieved.
Nothing could hold me back.
Why me, of all people?
Now I can't help but ask you,
Mr. Kang Hae-jin.
Kangjin Group owns hundreds of brands.
You starring in this film could mean
you might never see
another commercial deal from them.
Did that cross your mind?
I merely devoted myself
to this project as an actor.
I never intended to attack any--
Mr. Kang Hae-jin has never starred
in a commercial for Kangjin.
-Until now?
-Yes.
-I did my research.
-Really?
No!
-Well…
-But you never have, Mr. Kang.
That's true, but…
This is a movie. Nothing more.
So says Korea's hottest star,
who didn't hesitate to star in a movie
that exposes the bare face
of a conglomerate.
He says, "This is a movie. Nothing more."
But why does it sound to me
like a warning toward Kangjin Group?
The movie Massive Reverberations
will play in theaters worldwide,
-which is rare for an indie film.
-Really?
Now, it is time for them to respond.
Did you know?
Did you know this is a movie
that disses my family?
No, I didn't. Not at first.
Besides, you met him in private
and told me not to ask questions--
Since when did you listen to me?
Oh man, I'm going to be summoned again.
But no one knows
you're the heir of Kangjin Group.
Hey, even if no one else knows,
you think my parents
won't recognize their son?
Think before you talk, okay?
Give me your phone.
Hurry!
Jamie.
Darling?
Comfort me, will you?
Jamie?
Why are you still here?
I know you don't want to hear this,
but how long will you be so sensitive
about family issues?
You've probably lost millions
from rejecting all those commercials!
Jamie won't show up
because of your yapping!
What am I going to do?
Why does he have that cantankerous cat
and give me this crap?
-Jamie, what do I do?
-What?
I bet your first love has a bad temper,
just like your cat.
If she shocked Kang Hae-jin,
that already says something.
I bet she never got married
or got divorced too many times to count.
What was that?
Hey!
Why aren't you asking any questions?
After grilling me
to make the announcement to Mr. Pension.
Don't you know why?
It's hard to get through to you sometimes.
I know when or when not to approach you.
So can I ask now?
What did he say? Did he refuse?
Did he beg to sign for life?
And you realized
you had a weak spot for him?
He asked for a divorce first.
Really?
We can go to Canada now!
But that was unexpected.
So did you give him a refund?
You always did that
for clients who changed their minds.
Oh, right.
Of course.
Let's get a divorce.
Let's call an end to this marriage.
All right.
Thank you.
You know, I'm shocked.
I don't know what to say.
We spent so much time together.
How could you just
terminate our contract like this?
You read the terms, didn't you?
"No refunds will be issued
for a change of heart."
I saw you paid four days ago.
I'll continue to provide my service
for the remaining 27 days.
Because etiquette and manners
are important to me.
You don't have to--
No, I insist.
This is simply my work ethic.
Then…
I'll clean up since you made dinner.
Of course.
I simply got up to leave.
Damn it. It was obvious
I left because I was offended.
What? Does that mean you have to go back?
I thought that guy was cool
about these things.
He begged me to at least
serve out my notice,
and I guess there's no reason
for me to be heartless.
That was a wise decision,
and I did the right thing.
But what is this uneasy feeling?
To declutter my mind,
I need to think about this simply.
And to do that,
I should busy my body, not my mind.
I feel no sense of achievement.
I've been too busy.
The one I have feelings for…
Hey, it's that actor, Kang Hae-jin.
…is you, and only you.
Hey, not bad.
I just need you.
Only you.
What?
He's a womanizer.
INA Group has newly launched
the INA Future Foundation
as part of its long-term CSR initiative
to provide assistance
to the underprivileged.
Along with this announcement,
the group has also pledged
to significantly expand its funding
to its existing charity groups.
The foundation supports
the underprivileged to help themselves…
Lazing around isn't for me, after all.
I should go do something.
So hey, we're dropping by to see
President Kang Sun-jin, okay?
He called.
Isn't it time to call Jamie?
Jamie?
Jamie!
Did you eat?
Still adjusting to the new place?
Sorry about that.
I booked a hotel for you tonight,
so please don't be mad.
Once we get John Brown on our side,
it's game over.
This family feud will become a joke.
There isn't a corporation in Korea
that has been able to meet with him.
According to our sources,
there's one headhunter
-with whom he communicates.
-Find him.
We've been searching.
I said to come to me with results.
-Hey, Sun-jin.
-You may leave.
There's my little brother.
Hey, you.
You dealt a blow to our company.
Come on, it's not like that.
Hey, it's okay.
A man's got to have guts.
But you still should've come
to Father's birthday.
You know how it is.
I find him uncomfortable.
Uncomfortable? But we're family.
Then again,
I have five brothers,
but I'm only comfortable around you.
Have a seat.
It's a contract.
It's for the apartment brand
we recently launched.
Kangjin's new flagship.
Are you giving me purchase rights?
No, it's for a commercial deal.
Although you could buy
a penthouse with the guarantee.
You know I don't do commercials
for Kangjin.
How is it that Kangjin,
the top conglomerate in Korea,
can't sign Korea's top commercial model?
Don't you do 20 commercials a year?
Why the discrimination?
I'm fulfilling my filial duties.
I'm the only one who earns money
from outside the company.
You can't be more unfilial than this.
Sorry to interrupt. It's urgent.
It's fine.
I have the name.
-Her name is Tiffany Yu.
-Tiffany Yu?
Her Korean name is Yu Mi-ho.
It's been over ten years
since she retired,
but I found out she's from INA Group.
Look into her immediately.
Yes, sir.
INA Group?
SHI LUXURY GOODS, TIMES DEPARTMENT STORE…
Your rent isn't expensive,
so why are you late every time?
And I can never reach you.
You're putting me in an awkward position.
You're looking nice today.
Do I?
Well, I'm meeting
my daughter's future in-laws today.
But before that, the rent!
Why won't you pay me?
I didn't?
Seriously, that woman.
Hurry up, will you?
I just hate it when my tenants
make me chase them down.
I'm sure you want to impress the in-laws.
Take this.
You don't have to do that.
That's quite all right.
Then how about I borrow it just for today
and return it sparkling clean tomorrow?
Just keep it.
I don't do secondhand.
But you gave me
that awfully expensive scarf last spring,
which I got great use out of.
If you need something, come to me anytime.
Please don't hesitate.
The hallway has poor ventilation.
Goodness.
People are so superficial.
You acted like
you'd take care of me for life,
only to suddenly disappear.
Take this.
The card and the passcode are inside.
I'm sure you'd prefer I wire the money
at the beginning of every month.
Did you find a job?
I'm thinking of using
the skills you taught me
in a more efficient way.
-At what company?
-Not just any, of course.
I think we need
to set some rules between us.
Let's keep enough distance between us
and never ask
what we'd rather not be asked ourselves.
But it's heartless
to become total strangers,
so let's at least inform each other
of our deaths.
MISSED CALL
JAMIE
MANAGER CHOI
Hello, Mr. Choi.
All right, the house is set,
and now I just need to pick out a car.
Who does he think he is to end it with me?
Yes, hello?
Oh, really?
So how much…
But that's too low.
Still, do they like the house?
All right, then. Let's do that.
All right.
My holiday home has been sorted.
Cross off holiday home.
Now all that remains is…
Maybe…
he's going somewhere too.
Is that why he's ending things?
Maybe he got a girlfriend.
Does he really want
to get married for real, then?
I feel totally crazy.
I should've let him go. Three more weeks?
Gosh, I can't focus at all.
I should've let him go.
Why did I give him three weeks?
Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday for three weeks.
That's nine more evenings.
Goodness! It's good to see you.
Please have a seat.
This is Ms. Oh Se-eun, who I work with.
What are you doing? Say hello.
It's great to see you doing so well.
I'm in awe of how
you manage to stay so young.
I must, as long as
I'm still alive and breathing.
I guess you're right.
How have you been these days?
Me?
How would you like it?
Straight facts, or with some jokes?
I'm just surviving.
I have too much money to starve to death,
so I spend what I have,
and when I run out,
I sell my house
and move to a smaller place.
But my lifestyle hasn't changed.
I shop the latest collections,
eat only the finest fruit,
and drink the tea I enjoy.
And once all that becomes impossible,
I plan to die.
I think that day is almost near too.
Your jokes are a bit extreme.
Wouldn't you agree?
I'll let the chairman know
that you're doing just fine.
He told you to look after me?
I should go get myself another handbag.
Ms. Yu, even now, when I'm at work,
you are still my role model.
I'm sure you'll get back on your feet.
How?
Did INA say they'll take me back?
Well, that's…
So just leave me to lie in the pits.
Don’t force me to get back up.
Oh,
in case I do end up dead,
will you call someone for me?
Why all this morbid talk of dying?
Who, exactly?
Someone.
The sly brat who crippled me.
-Here.
-Thank you.
Why are we still fawning over her?
Had she remained in the company,
I would've never been promoted.
And don't you know
it's the chairman's special orders?
Why are you so hostile to her
when you're a woman yourself?
It's because of women like her
that female elites like me
are looked down on.
I hear she's a legend among our seniors
for being thrown out
after trying to tempt the chairman.
Says who?
Watch your tongue!
Jung Ji-ho.
May I ask who you are?
I knew you wouldn't recognize me.
I never expected you to look for us,
but isn't Mother a different story?
Your aunt, you bastard.
The family that took you in.
I'm sorry, but I don't have any family.
You've always been a selfish prick.
Do you even meet people?
You were always known to be rude.
It was a widespread rumor.
I won't ask for anything else.
Just share some of your wealth.
One more step,
and I will take
legal action.
What are we celebrating?
And do I have to clean all that?
You know me. I was only taught to excel,
never to organize and clean up.
Oh, I see.
So what's the occasion?
I have to keep myself busy
when I'm riddled with thoughts,
and today just happens to be
one of those days.
I see.
Let's eat.
Isn't he a psycho?
Who does he think he is to end it first?
Who?
Mr. Pension?
Is this about the divorce?
But it worked out for you.
Well, yes.
But why does he insist
I serve out the term?
Then tell him you'll give him a refund!
It sounds bothersome.
You think contracts are a joke?
This is serious business, okay?
Like you know anything.
Look, I may not know business.
But you're coming off as clingy.
"Clingy"?
I'm basically the opposite of clingy.
Then why do you look like
a total relationship amateur?
That's not the Choi Sang-eun I know!
This is you we're talking about.
There must be something
really special about him.
NAME: JUNG JI-HO
SPOUSE: CHOI SANG-EUN
NAME: JUNG JI-HO
SPOUSE: CHOI SANG-EUN
DIVORCE
APPLICANT: JUNG JI-HO
So… Sang-eun?
There's nothing special about him.
Are you putting on a talent show?
Sang-eun.
You should stop…
Aren't you drinking too…
I only get drunk when I'm in a good mood.
I don't drink when I feel down.
Are you that conscious of him?
Was he the romantic type?
Romantic?
Ms. Choi.
Could you scoot over?
I have foam on my hands.
No. Definitely not.
He's not that type.
But remember when you hurt your arm?
He must've looked after you then.
Oh, that time?
He did.
I made it for you
because of your fracture.
Thank you.
Let me…
What?
He isn't going to feed me, is he?
Oh, I'm really fine.
Which one would you like?
Then I'll take…
the one in the middle.
Sure.
A wise choice indeed.
That night,
I burned my entire mouth.
Why didn't you just crack his head open?
Anyway, this isn't because of him.
Do you think I'd throw myself at a guy?
Let's finish this, then clean up.
It's open.
Once I'm in France,
there's no stopping me.
I'm going to date every type of man.
I'll be passionate and shameless.
What are you even saying?
And it's not France, but Canada.
Who wouldn't fall for me?
I'm pretty and have so many skills.
Want me to show you?
Follow me.
Oh no. Where are you going?
Hey, not there!
Why are you going there?
Be careful with that.
This.
Do you know what this is?
I'm a Grade 1 climber.
I climbed the peaks of Bukhansan
with my bare hands.
Now this is how you climb!
Smile, to conceal your tears
The words I never got to say
And perhaps, never will
I like you
Jung Ji-ho
Ugh, I hate this.
I'm in my dream
Such a good day
This is nice.
-Where are you?
-At the cat hotel.
I just picked up Jamie.
Did they give her sedatives?
She doesn't look too pale, does she?
Pale? Her coat has always been pale.
She won't let me
lay a finger on her anyway.
By the way,
I have an urgent business meeting,
so could you come to the gate?
I still have so much left to unpack.
All right.
I'll come out to escort my princess.
Had it been a little higher,
she'd have died on the spot.
That was clumsy.
A delivery?
I'll come get it.
Anything you want to say?
It's super petty to bring up
the mistakes one made
while drunk the previous night.
What are you even saying?
I'm saying thanks.
I'm incredibly grateful.
Thanks, okay?
I'm greatly indebted to you.
At least you're not shameless.
Are you that concerned about him?
It's not that I'm concerned.
It's more like it's plaguing my mind.
I don't know. Can you explain it to me?
I was actually thinking about this,
and I think you were too dependent on him.
Dependent?
He's the one who hired and paid me.
It's been five years.
It'd be weird if he hadn't grown on you.
You turned down huge offers
that overlapped with his days.
You've never canceled on him.
But that's my business principle.
You're not suggesting
I started opening up to him, are you?
I never said that.
Why are you getting so worked up?
Choi Sang-eun had no one, remember?
Me, I'm like your brother,
and that Madam Yu is like Voldemort.
So maybe you came to depend on him.
Continue.
Maybe you wanted a shoulder
to rely on from time to time.
Perhaps you're not ashamed
to have been rejected,
but you're hurt to have been abandoned.
Hello?
I hate you.
I can't believe that.
Jamie.
-Is Jamie okay?
-Yes.
What? Where's her cage?
I forgot because I was in a hurry.
Still, how could you put her
into a box like this?
So hurry up and put her in her suite.
-Sorry, I have to go!
-Jeez, that punk.
Jamie!
You missed me, didn't you?
Is it stuffy in there?
Sorry about that, Jamie.
Why put her into a box like this?
Jamie, I'll hurry up, okay?
What is it now?
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
What are you doing?
Pardon? I'm here for my delivery.
Delivery?
This is mine.
What?
No, Jamie!
Jamie!
Why was a cat in there?
Jamie?
Jamie.
Don't. You might get hurt.
She hates people. Even I haven't held…
Are you the owner?
Jamie…
Give her to me.
Actually, why not just go to my place?
She never lets me hold her.
So can you bring her to my place?
What about my package?
Package?
I'll bring it.
Give it to me.
Why is this so heavy?
Let's go.
I said, let's go.
Let's go. Careful, slowly.
Watch your step.
Jeez.
Why did I agree to come here?
I'm about to go nuts.
I should just go.
Ms. Sang-eun?
Jamie.
Jamie, are you okay?
Are you comfortable with him?
It's his cat.
Oh, I see.
So why are you…
His cat hates him.
Didn't you say it was his cat?
Do you have to put it that way?
I wouldn't say "hate."
Do you live downstairs?
I'm Kang Hae-jin,
who just moved above your place.
Why are you looking at me like…
Do you remember…
Aren't you going to press the button?
Should I do it for you?
Thank you.
By the way,
she doesn't carry germs, does she?
That's very rude.
Just what does she see in him?
I'll be back, then.
All right.
Oh, jeez.
Since you're holding Jamie,
why don't you come in for a bit?
Sure.
Are you two married?
Well, yes.
I see.
How long have you been married?
Five years now.
That's quite some time.
How long have you two dated, then?
Pardon?
I haven't heard anything
other than that the only daughter
of INA Group went abroad.
Are you based overseas?
I'm not quite following you.
You don't know Jamie?
I do.
She has her own house inside.
So you've seen the movie The Weredog Boy.
The one where Kang Hae-jin
plays a young boy
who grows up among weredogs.
This is the limited edition poster.
You can't get it anywhere else.
I see.
Then please excuse me.
SUHAN BLEACH
So you have a celebrity
as your neighbor now.
Celebrity?
Oh, so that dog boy was him.
-Pardon?
-I saw his picture on the delivery truck,
and I mistakenly thought
he was the delivery man.
I thought his cat was my package.
Oh, I see.
You must not be very interested in others.
What are all these cleaning products for?
Spring cleaning?
I may have to keep myself busy
for some time.
What's this?
Why are we just sitting like this?
So…
Shall I order some food?
Why?
You said that you don't eat takeout.
Well…
So now you can't be bothered
to cook for me anymore?
You want me to give up
and leave you alone?
I'm out of ingredients.
I tend to only purchase
what I need each time.
Do you not remember?
Remember what?
I'll clean up since you made dinner.
Of course. I simply got up to leave.
And I'll cook dinner
until the contract expires.
It's not in me to earn money
without doing anything.
Oh my!
Goodness, I totally forgot
to get the groceries.
I've been so busy.
Since I made the promise,
I'll figure something out.
What? But…
What even is in here?
You really don't have to.
It's okay. Just relax.
Sure.
Gosh, I'm sorry.
I was planning to use this anyway.
Yes.
Isn't that going to splatter…
It's good.
Why is this so good?
I told you, didn't I?
There's a reason for my high fees.
It was the same as always,
but for some reason,
I was sad it had to come to an end.
It's really not complete
without a drink, is it?
Do you have any liquor?
I don't drink.
You must at least have some wine
or whiskey that you received as a gift.
I do have chocolates with whiskey in them.
Someone has poor taste.
It wasn't a gift. I purchased them myself.
Whiskey chocolates?
Yes, I like them.
-Whiskey chocolates?
-Yes.
But you just said that you don't drink.
Whiskey chocolates are eaten, not drunk.
You have a point.
You're quite unusual.
She had the same eyes.
Yes.
That definitely was Jamie.
But…
You don't know Jamie?
I do.
Her husband doesn't know
that Jamie is Jamie.
-Ms. Sang-eun?
-Jamie.
Jamie, are you okay?
Are you comfortable with him?
She definitely tried to hide her identity.
What's going on?
And she's married?
But she'd be the last person
to get married.
What is this?
Whatever.
He calls this tidying up?
Can't he tell by a glance
whether it's a classic piece or outdated?
I'm busy enough
pouring my soul into my works.
Must I worry about such tedious things?
Jamie doesn't like dust.
Seriously?
Why am I mad?
He cooked for me for years,
so it doesn't hurt
to cook for a VIP at times.
Is this because of my pride?
Feeling hurt due to abandonment?
Darn it.
Hey! This is all your fault.
Come to Itaewon right away.
What?
Why such an outfit at this time of night?
Hang on, she's not wearing her ring.
Aren't you getting out?
No.
What?
Oh, I am.
Jeez.
You must not be very interested in others.
-You're quite unusual.
-Do you even meet people?
You were always known to be rude.
Selfish prick.
It's been many years together.
But why is it
that the more I come to know you,
the more exhausted I become?
I must stop her
from cooking no matter what.
Goodness.
Hey, what the hell?
Damn it.
Who was that?
Was it you?
Who the hell are you?
Honey,
I'm hungry.
Let's eat.
Mr. Jung.
Mr. Jung?
It hurts.
Can you be a bit more gentle?
Mr. Jung, you're being so rough.
You're too rough, Mr. Jung.
-You're too…
-What are you on about?
Look at you.
Did you like that?
Bet you didn't want to wake up.
You act like you can have
any guy at your feet,
but now that you really like a guy,
how can you be so childish?
So it's a given that I like him?
How are you going to go to Quebec
and that steakhouse at this rate?
How will you be reunited with their son?
How do you know that? Did I tell you?
I must've been completely out of it.
I just don't know anymore.
Where are you going?
I couldn't sleep last night.
What am I going to do about my skin?
I'm doomed for my shoot.
Jamie.
Jamie?
We may live in separate rooms,
but at least tell me you're alive.
Hey, where are you?
Outside? All right.
What?
Did Jamie not come home last night?
Is that her husband's car?
It's brand new.
What does he do for a living?
Nice car seats.
So you're on your own today?
-Pardon?
-I mean…
what about your wife?
I'm sorry, Mr. Choi.
Please pass on the bankbook
to Choi Sang-eun.
DEPOSITOR: CHOI SANG-EUN
She's lucky to have
her term deposit finally mature.
I've heard of your amazing work
in this field.
It's an honor to meet you.
I'm Yu Mi-ho,
Chief of Management Support at INA Group.
The lady is here.
The honor is mine.
Have we met before?
Pardon?
Where could we have met?
I must have been mistaken
because you're so well-known.
To what do I owe the pleasure?
I know you're a professional,
so I'll cut to the chase.
We want to invite you,
Madam Yu, to Kangjin Group.
Tonight's news.
A fire in the Gyeongsangbuk-do mountains
has finally been extinguished
after 23 hours.
Jamie.
Ms. Sang-eun?
The fire department extinguished the fire
at around 11:40 a.m. today…
Honey,
if I can't get myself together
because my first love showed up
at the age of thirty,
wouldn't that be a turnoff?
And she's married too.
…a woman in her thirties
was discovered stabbed to death.
A police investigation is now underway.
The police suspect
she was murdered on the stairs
as she was leaving her home.
This is why you're no longer safe
even in your home.
…have interviewed Jung,
the victim's husband,
who was the first to discover the body.
Next story.
What?
What was that sound?
What's that?
What the hell is this?
The police suspect
she was murdered on the stairs
as she was leaving her home.
Jeez, Jung-han.
Hey.
Say your first love shows up…
Actually, no.
Let's say you happened to see
a married woman cheat…
No, forget that.
Let's say your neighbor
may be a serial killer.
Is this from the scripts you've received?
This industry is getting nowhere.
If you're the first
to report a murder case,
you'd be summoned here and there, right?
But what if the police
never find any evidence?
He'd sue me for making false accusations.
Then that would start
a whole storm of rumors.
This is driving me crazy.
What is it? I'm starting to get worried.
Is the fitting session
all I have for today?
Move it to tomorrow
and turn the car around.
Hurry up!
What?
It's gone.
It's not like there are many days left.
I bought so much.
All of a sudden,
I was reminded of our first meeting.
Will you marry me?
Though my job is to end
someone's day-to-day life,
when I saw her,
for the first time in my life,
I wanted to save someone.
I have a dream.
It's to move abroad
to a place where nobody knows me
and find true love.
But…
I'm not very brave.
You know how it is, don't you?
That happiness only stays
with those who have experienced it.
So I'm still not quite sure
about whether I can really do it.
Gosh, look at me babble.
Maybe it's the side effects
of the antibiotics I'm taking.
Thank you for looking after me today.
I'll water your stuckyi plant.
The snow falls like dust here in Seoul.
Do you have to add basil?
I feel bad about chopping it.
This much?
Let me use the bathroom.
DEPARTURE DATE: JUNE 20, 2022
A month from now?
They say blades of grass
and flower petals bear scars too.
And I guess those scars
will only run deeper
if you remain on that path,
like those blades of grass.
All I can do for her
is to end this marriage.
And after that,
I'll erase her
completely.
Okay, let's report him.
Why should I?
To look good for whom?
Wait… Excuse me.
You startled me.
-Ma'am.
-"Ma'am"?
I didn't know the appropriate title.
Why didn't you come home
for two whole days?
Where were you?
Why should I tell you?
Then what does your husband do?
What?
What I mean is…
I'm sure she's flabbergasted.
Imagine a celebrity
suddenly asks about your husband's work.
What's this?
I don't know what he does.
Don't take this the wrong way.
But I happened to see
your husband last night.
-Last night?
-Yes.
Was there anything suspicious
about him last night?
Last night?
His Sunday?
There's no way I would know.
I'm not sure how to say this,
-but your husband doesn't seem normal--
-Excuse me.
I'm offended to hear you talk like that
about my husband.
You usually ring the doorbell.
Well…
How does pho sound for tonight?
I happen to have instant noodles,
so why don't we…
Instant noodles?
Pho should be made from scratch.
Enjoy.
Thank you for cooking.
Did you buy all that instant food
in case I'd come home empty-handed?
No, it was because…
Well, yes.
What did you do last night, Mr. Jung?
Last night?
I suddenly got curious.
What do you do for a living?
Why do you ask, all of a sudden?
Now that I come to think of it,
there's so much I don't know about you.
Well, it's not your everyday profession.
You see…
Your upstairs neighbor
is starting to suspect us.
I managed to evade him
by pretending to get mad,
but I thought I should at least
know the basics about you
so that I can respond
appropriately next time.
But most of all,
I'm a bit curious myself too.
I don't want to live my life
explaining myself to others.
I'm sure he'll just assume
we got a divorce
when he starts to no longer
see you around.
But if that puts you in a difficult spot,
you're free to explain things
however you wish.
Bon appetit.
Mr. Jung.
Now I understand why
I've dragged this on for so long.
Mr. Jung,
you were my best husband…
I mean, client.
And I guess I wanted you
to tell me the same.
That on Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday evenings,
I was the best wife possible.
I don't want this to be an emotional end,
so how about we make
the next dinner our last?
Let's eat together in silence like always,
say goodbye, and go our separate ways.
That's how I'll retire.
That's not too much to ask, is it?
For once, I wanted to be
a good person to someone.
And she, who was never brave,
finally showed courage.
Then please excuse me.
What I did
was a good thing.
Jamie,
that woman is out again.
Very suspicious, indeed.
A little higher.
Higher, please.
May I ask our cameramen
to check the angles?
A psychopath husband
and a wife
who fails to come home every night.
A murderer
who watches as his wife has affairs.
Seriously, what is this?
A little faster now.
Are you reviewing your script?
Is something wrong?
Look at those dark circles!
No.
Jamie One never shows up,
despite all the money
I spent on her house.
Whereas Jamie Two suddenly shows up,
standing on the brink of death.
I just don't know what to do.
Jamie Two?
You mean that woman? Your first love?
Why not say it louder
for the paparazzi back there?
Seriously, what's going on?
About your husband…
You sure are nosy
about your neighbors' affairs.
I thought you would know
better than anyone else
how uncomfortable
unwanted attention can be.
Excuse me, then.
Wait.
Fine.
She doesn't even remember me.
And why should I get involved
in her marriage?
Sure, her husband
could carry around a knife
and pictures of a dead woman.
He could just break her fingers
if he wanted to…
What am I saying?
Wait.
Oh my goodness.
A slight amount of care can save lives.
Especially between neighbors.
Why are you doing this?
Your husband is a dangerous man.
I've seen something.
I've been losing sleep over this.
How are things between you two?
Good?
Well, I guess this is
the last time I'll be here,
so there's no reason
to keep arguing we're married.
Fine.
Since you say your suspicions
are keeping you up all night,
I'll be honest.
He and I are actually…
Honey, I'm hungry.
Come in. Let's eat.
"Honey"?
What was that just now?
"Honey, I'm hungry."
"Come in. Let's eat."
Jamie.
We've met before,
though it was a long time ago.
Why would you need to know
about our private life?
I'm off to get his signature
on the divorce papers,
so there's no need to dress up.
I can go casual.
Who are you?
If I don't cut him off,
it'll get out of hand.
It seems like a good thing.
To see the person in front of you smile.