Romance in the House (2024) s01e02 Episode Script

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ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE
AMILY VILLA
There's a rumor
that this area will be a part
of the housing rearrangement project
in a year or two.
-Excuse me.
-Sure.
Yes, this is Oh Jae-geol.
My goodness.
My goodness.
-My goodness.
-My goodness.
-My goodness.
-My goodness.
Medal, be quiet. Stop.
Did a ghost come?
I'm sure it did.
While the ghost eats the food,
we should eat too.
Father.
-Mom!
-Mom!
Byeon Moo-jin.
Geum Ae-yeon.
You
What's going on?
Do you guys
live here?
Why are you asking that question?
I'm
the landlord.
What?
I'm the new owner
of this villa.
Father,
why are you alive?
I mean, what brought you to our house?
I mean, how come are you
our landlord?
Then who are you?
Well, I'm his agent.
Mr. Byeon Moo-jin is
the person who took over this villa.
How did you purchase this villa?
-With money.
-What money?
It would be
my money, of course.
Did you buy it knowing that we live here?
Would I?
The father we discarded long ago
came back as the owner
of our house.
BYEON MOO-JIN
EPISODE 2
THE RETURN OF YONGDONG-DONG'S REBEL
SEOUL FAMILY COUR
11 YEARS AGO
Thank you for handing over
the parental rights and custody.
This is your last chance.
You can still change your mind.
I thought about it countless times
while living with you.
Live well. Don't worry about the kids.
Let's not see each other again
in this lifetime.
Geum Ae-yeon.
What was it like
to live with me?
The best thing to occur in my life
was having Mi-rae and Hyeon-jae.
And the worst thing
was meeting you.
Mr. Byeon?
He was famous in this neighborhood.
What was his nickname?
Byeon Byeon Moo-jin.
Moo I remember!
You Moo-ron!
What?
-What did I do?
-Come here.
-What
-You'd better not come home!
What did I do wrong?
-Gosh!
-In his youth, he was an athlete.
But he became a dad at a young age.
So he quit to make money.
So, did he make good money?
No.
He couldn't make much money
due to some disease.
Was it a serious disease?
A disease of entrepreneurship!
It was a terminal disease.
Every business went under.
What is it this time?
A dumpling place.
Hey, have you seen anyone
who doesn't like dumplings?
Of course not.
It'll work. I'm telling you.
With what money will you open it?
My older sister lent me money.
I waived my physical rights
and signed up for a chain restaurant.
Are you confident this time?
Ae-yeon.
I'm Byeon Moo-jin!
A food supplier
for the famous dumpling chain restaurants
was found to use rotten pickled radish
to make the fillings
and caused a considerable disturbance.
Mi-rae's mom went through so much.
In the end, she took out a loan
to open a business.
I heard that Ae-yeon's snack bar was
pretty successful.
It was, but it went under
because of her husband.
Mr. Byeon again.
Was that Mr. Byeon's doing too?
Yes. You're the one who told me.
Did I?
Chew on it. Squid is good
for preventing Alzheimer's.
In any case, Mi-rae's mom gave up
after that incident.
She signed the divorce papers
and kicked him out.
And that Moo-ron bought the entire villa?
Yes.
The villa that houses
the ones who kicked him out?
Will you live in Unit 302?
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
It's the only vacant unit,
so it can't be helped.
I can't kick out the tenants
who want to continue living there.
Please wrap it up that way.
Well, if that's what you want.
By the way, sir,
you seem like a high-caliber man
with a secretary.
You must run a big business.
He's my business partner.
I've been quite busy.
Since I'm not good with documents,
he handled the related tasks.
I see.
If you need help,
contact me.
Okay.
OH JAE-GEOL
TAX ACCOUNTANT OFFICE
Are you sure about this?
It's okay.
Someone will have to live there anyway.
I can't leave it in a burnt state.
I wasn't talking about that.
Oh, drop me off there.
Hello, customer.
Welcome to Yuhwa Electronics.
This is the newest product.
Though it's quite expensive
I'm sure it's worth the hefty price tag.
-I'll take this.
-Yes, sir.
And this is our newest smart TV.
Smart.
I'm sure it'll be better than a dumb TV.
I'll take this.
It looks sturdy. I'll take this.
I guess using this will make me stylish.
I'll take this.
I'll take this.
The total is 18,870,000 won.
Here you go.
-Lump-sum payment.
-Yes, sir.
-Is there any free gift?
-Pardon?
Right. Since you spent
over ten million won,
we'll give you
a fine china set and an air fryer.
-What kind of a calculation is that?
-Excuse me?
Since I spent over ten million won,
shouldn't I get all of those gifts?
Is my calculation wrong?
How long to get wallpaper and floor done
and save salvageable parts?
Not much is salvageable.
Wallpaper and floor
will take three to four days.
Hyeon-jae, what are you doing?
-Checking if this is real.
-What do you mean?
Arms, legs, torso, kidneys,
and heart.
You have eyes, nose, and mouth.
It really is you, Dad.
What are you doing?
I thought you were dead.
Dead?
Me?
-Who said that?
-Aunt did.
"Your dad is dead.
You don't have a dad anymore."
That's what she usually says
after having a fight with me.
Then how about the motorcycle?
It was on the news.
"A man in his late-forties who died
at Gwangheungchang Station Intersection".
The motorcycle had
the sticker for Aunt's restaurant.
We got a close-up shot of "Master Byeon."
It was around this time last year, right?
Yes.
So,
you guys prepared a memorial service
and wailed yesterday
for me.
You thought I was dead.
Why didn't you go to school?
I have no class today.
Go downstairs.
Now!
I'm on my way.
Mi-rae.
I'm
I don't have a dad now.
From today onward
my dad is dead.
We'll move out of Unit 102.
By the end of this week.
You can give us the key money
by then, right?
If you have anything to say
about the unit,
please contact me, not Mom.
Did you become a lawyer?
I'll get going now.
The owner of the villa?
Byeon Moo-jin?
That Moo-ron?
Hurry up and go inside.
What's your problem?
Sit down.
Starting today,
I'll check properties after work
and sign a lease agreement.
This Sunday is a good day to move.
Let's move then.
Are you serious?
Of course!
Is this really happening?
Okay, let's move.
But the housing prices went up a lot
in this neighborhood.
-The key money won't be
-Then we'll take out a loan.
-Again?
-The family meeting is over.
I dropped by on my way to a meeting.
See you later.
It was probably Mom's wish
to clean up the poop quietly
before I found out.
KWON OH-HYEON:
Byeon Mi-rae. Fine.
I'll wait until the end of this week.
I'm giving you a last chance.
But when the lid opened,
it wasn't a bomb she could handle.
I'll remove it
as swiftly and quickly as possible.
The prices for the key money leases
and monthly rentals went up,
so no properties meet your conditions.
-Oh, there's one.
-You know that.
Okay. I understand.
-Call and tell them we're on our way.
-Okay.
FAMILY VILLA MARKET PRICE
FAMILY VILLA
THREE BILLION WON
Three billion won?
Is this villa worth three billion won?
Does Father have three billion won?
Please do a meticulous job.
They fixed up the place so quickly.
Hello. Please look around.
Once we're done with this
Gosh! Ms. Byeon, your face!
You might collapse again.
I have no time to do that.
This one won't do.
They hid it with wallpaper,
but the place is very moldy.
-And the previous one?
-A barbecue place is downstairs.
How will we handle
the smell and noise? No.
Where's the next place?
AMILY VILLA
Gosh, it's a ladder truck. Wow!
Be careful.
Gosh, Eun-woo.
Thank you. Gosh, Mr. Byeon!
Oh, right. President Byeon.
Byeon? It means "Poop."
Mister, are you President Poop?
Gosh, don't call the landlord that.
You have nice handwriting.
Right?
Say, "Thank you."
-Hello.
-Hello.
I live in Semi-Basement Unit One.
I'm Choi Dong-jin.
I'm Byeon Moo-jin.
-I hope we'll get along, sir.
-Likewise.
I live in Unit 101. I'm Kang Nam.
I'm the manly Nam of the Jinju Kang Clan.
-I hope we get along.
-Likewise.
You must be moving in today.
Yes.
You know, the washing machine
He even moved into the crime scene.
How daring.
How about breakfast?
I set the table.
Oh, I'll heat up the soup.
I don't have many belongings.
You have a lot.
Those are all brand new.
Are you moving in by yourself? I see.
Please excuse me.
Did you decide on your moving day,
Unit 102?
I heard you'd move out this week.
We'll move out soon.
Let me know. I need to put it up for rent.
Okay.
Father!
Father.
Which room does this go to?
-Put it in the living room.
-Okay.
Is this really happening?
Let's decide on a place today,
no matter what.
Let's meet after work.
I can't take out a loan?
I thought I could take out some more.
You must've confused it
with the limit for a married employee.
I'm sorry.
Is there no other way?
Second floor.
Doors are closing.
Don't touch this.
Oh, okay.
I guess your family members
will move in later.
All the rooms are empty
except for the master bedroom.
He renovated the house
and moved in very quickly.
Just what is he
trying to leave behind and cover up?
Just as I thought,
I smell something suspicious.
The smell is too strong.
What's this smell?
What's this smell? No!
Hey!
Gosh, it's hot!
Gosh, it smells bad.
It smells bad
even when dishcloths get burnt.
I'm certain that he's hiding something.
Gosh, it smells bad.
Hyeon-jae,
go buy some beverages
for us and the movers.
Okay, I'll be back.
Hello.
It looks like you finished moving in.
Are you coming back from somewhere?
Gosh, it should've been me.
I mean, instead of the previous landlord.
He passed away too soon.
He was only 80 years old.
By the way, have we met before?
I don't know. I did live
in this neighborhood back in the day.
I moved to this neighborhood last year.
You look familiar.
I hear that a lot. I have a common face.
I wouldn't say that.
For goodness' sake.
Hey.
The move ended quickly.
Here's the transfer tax document.
-Want some coffee?
-Yes.
Gosh, did you have to spend so much money
to move in here?
It's icky.
I already reported the move,
so it's too late.
Have a seat.
As for the matter regarding Mr. Kim,
the previous landlord
It'll be taken care of quietly.
Are you okay with coffee mix?
I'm sorry.
It'll be hard for us to meet the price.
The costs went up for raw materials,
labor, and electricity.
You should pay us a bit more.
We'd really like to do that.
But if we do that,
we won't make any profits.
My goodness.
I asked the landlord
to bring down the key money a bit,
but he refused.
Housing prices are high these days.
The price is going up
for everything but our labor.
We need to make a living, okay?
I know. Why does the price go up
for everything?
Sorry?
Hi, Mom. I had a meeting nearby.
I'm going home. I'll pick you up.
Okay. I'll be at the entrance.
Okay.
-What is it?
-You finally picked up.
KWON OH-HYEON
I'm busy. I'm hanging up.
Hold on.
You don't look busy at all.
Byeon Mi-rae!
-Come here.
-Hold on, Mi-rae.
Mi-rae.
Let's break up.
-We already broke up.
-No.
I'm breaking up with you now.
What?
I can't do this anymore.
I can't love a woman like you.
Are you going to do this here?
Did you ever love me?
Why are you so against marriage?
When you're in love,
you want to be together.
When you're together,
you want to get married. That's natural.
Love isn't a sin, okay?
It isn't a sin!
-Are you drunk?
-No.
Why did you say you were with a friend
whenever your mom called?
I'm not your friend.
Also, you straightened your face
whenever I asked about your dad.
That was really strange.
Should we stop him or not?
We should keep quiet and watch.
I'd quit tomorrow if it were me.
I wasn't a part of your life.
Was I
within the top ten priorities
in your life?
But you know what?
You aren't a priority in your life either.
-And
-Stop!
I get it, so stop.
You broke up with me.
I got dumped, okay?
Byeon Mi-rae, you're cold-hearted
until the end.
You got me this embarrassed,
so you should be satisfied.
-Can I go now?
-No.
I'll go first.
What are you looking at?
Move out of the way!
For goodness' sake.
Ms. Byeon's car is in the parking lot.
She probably lost her sense of direction.
Gosh, this is embarrassing.
Hop on.
Aren't you going to hop on? I'll go then.
Hold on.
I need to use the restroom.
Enjoy the breeze for a minute.
MISS AE-YEON:
Inventory count doesn't add up.
I'll call you after checking.
MR. YOO:
Ms. Byeon, cheer up.
I want to become the wind and disappear.
I want the world to collapse tomorrow.
I don't ever want
to go back to work.
Thank you for saving me.
For giving me a ride.
Use this.
Thank you.
I caused you trouble.
I was just passing by.
I see. Okay.
Come to think of it,
you paid my hospital bill, right?
Oh, that. Yes.
When I returned later,
they told me that it had been paid.
I'll wire it to you.
It's okay. It wasn't much.
I'll pay you since it wasn't much.
Give me your bank account number.
Pay me later.
I'll take you to the bus stop.
It's okay. I can go on my own.
Okay, then.
Where are you?
I'm staring at the river.
I'm thinking about jumping in.
Since the temperature dropped,
the water must be very cold.
Let's have a drink.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
It's okay.
It was a necessary step
to get rid of an ex like a lousy car.
Your next boyfriend will be like
a self-driving electric car.
No, I won't date anymore.
I was too greedy.
I have a heap of problems to take care of.
Why did I get married
and bring a heap of problems upon myself?
Why did you get married?
I know, right?
So I'm going to get a divorce.
We're going to court in two days.
Ms. Byeon, stay a voluntary celibate
until the very end.
Don't become a divorcee like me.
Being a divorcee isn't a fault these days.
It was only like that
back in my mom's days.
That's a good decision.
By the way,
when did your father pass away?
I didn't know about that.
A long time ago.
-Here you go.
-I love my new hair.
-Really? Thank you.
-Yes.
-It'll be 70,000 won.
-Yes.
How cute. My goodness.
Gosh, isn't this picture the best?
You're right, Jin-hee.
Eun-woo's so cute.
I bet his parents feel full
even if they don't eat.
So you should have a baby
when you're still young.
My husband and I are a DINK couple.
By the way, how much will you bet?
Go big and bet 100,000 won.
You get allowances from your son.
Those allowances aren't free gifts.
Looking after my grandson at this age
ruins my back and wrists.
It's hard work.
I'll only bet 50,000 won.
-Ms. An, how about you?
-What do you mean?
Everyone in the villa placed a bet.
"How did Mr. Byeon become rich?"
50,000 won each.
You mean Ae-yeon's ex
You mean our landlord.
I haven't seen his face yet.
What did everyone bet on?
I bet on crypto coin.
My husband bet on the stock.
Ms. Yoo bet on the lottery.
He may have gotten rich by working.
Maybe his business became a hit.
That'd never happen in his life.
I could bet one million won on that.
Just how bad was it?
My husband bet on him being an arsonist.
What?
A mysterious fire.
The man who took over the villa
one week after the previous owner's death.
Doesn't it smell fishy?
The new landlord is
the arsonist!
Does he still say that?
Tell him to just come and get a haircut.
I'll get rid of that geeky hairstyle.
What? Geeky?
He's a specialist, okay?
Really? You said your husband worked
for the government. Was he a detective?
He used to work at the borough office
and quit
since he was fed up
with malicious complaints.
He developed a panic disorder.
I just feel bad for him, Se-ri.
Make sure he comes here
for a haircut, okay?
-Give me your hand.
-Okay.
President Byeon!
Mr. Jang.
We finally meet. My goodness.
The entire neighborhood is in an uproar
because of you.
Is that so?
Gosh, I can barely recognize you.
So, between the stock, crypto coin,
and lottery, which one was it?
I guess you guys still have bets.
Every neighbor's 50,000 won depends on it.
It's the stock, right?
The US stock? Musla?
-Everyone will lose 50,000 won.
-What?
I'll treat you to a nice meal soon.
I'm going.
Hey, tell me before you go.
Ae-yeon, the rumor
about you guys being ex-spouses
spread in the neighborhood.
Aren't they pretty?
Hey, Ae-yeon!
It's crypto coin, right?
I'm talking about President Byeon.
You must know.
We bet 50,000 won.
I don't know.
So, did you guys get back together?
Or will you soon?
Get back together, my foot.
We'll move.
Really?
I got it wrong.
Then you should ask for a hefty alimony.
I don't know how, but it seems like
he became incredibly rich. Okay?
Extort a lot of money.
AMILY VILLA
That bastard.
I should get a new sign.
I didn't think you'd still be living here.
Are you really going to move?
We'll move out in time, so don't worry.
By the way
why are you not asking me anything?
Because there's nothing I want to know.
Geum Ae-yeon.
Didn't you miss me?
You know,
you can continue living here.
What?
I don't mind.
I'd rather sleep on the street.
Monthly rent.
That'll be free for you.
They fought all the time,
but they were always together too.
When Ae-yeon closed the snack bar,
he'd pick her up on his motorcycle.
He did really care for her.
Gosh, a house husband with a motorcycle?
It's my ideal type.
By the way, how are his looks?
Despite living across from him,
I haven't seen him yet.
His looks?
Well, he's cute.
He was the youngest member
of the Yongdong-dong Family.
But apart from having a lot of hair,
he's not really
Where did I see him?
Who?
The new landlord.
He seems familiar.
I can't remember where I saw him.
It's probably time for me
to go into a coffin.
Gosh, you're saying that again.
Sir, it's understandable.
President Byeon
isn't uniquely handsome like me.
He has a common face
you can find easily on the street.
You're done.
INTERNATIONAL COACH CERTIFICATE
We're going. Clean up well, latecomer.
-Okay.
-Why did you come late today?
I had to save someone.
Save someone? Was there an accident?
It was a gruesome accident.
YONG DONG TAEKWONDO
GANGNAM HOF
MI-RAE SNACK BAR
Bring a lot of friends.
Of course. I invited them already.
I think it'll be a hit, Mom.
Of course it'll be a hit.
Don't state the obvious.
It's so nice.
This neighborhood has
many schools and academies,
but not any snack bars.
As long as the food is halfway decent,
it'll be successful.
All right.
What? What is it?
Byeon Moo-jin, you know
that I used all of my savings,
canceled all my insurance plans,
and worked part-time
to open this snack bar.
Yes, I do. Why?
This really is our last chance.
So don't cause trouble, okay?
Don't do anything.
If you want to do something,
make sure you consult with me first.
I'm warning you.
Don't worry.
I won't do anything.
I'll sell tteokbokki to pay
for your and Hyeon-jae's college tuition
and weddings, so don't worry.
Mi-rae Snack Bar,
let's go!
MI-RAE SNACK BAR
It's tasty, isn't it?
-All right.
-Thank you for the food.
-Did you enjoy the food? Come again!
-Yes.
Ma'am, please give us
another serving of tteokbokki.
Okay. I'll give you two eggs for free.
Thank you.
Pay back the money you borrowed!
Sir, please don't do this.
Let's talk this out.
Right now, the interest is
twice the principal.
What did you do so far?
Didn't you know how private loans work?
I'll pay back the money!
You can't pay it back.
Hand over the house and snack bar.
Mi-rae.
You know what?
Mom has given
too many chances
to you.
-Mi-rae.
-Now
get lost.
Stay away from my family
until you die.
INSTALLMENT SAVINGS
CANCEL
AMOUNT RECEIVED
1,260,000 WON
What?
Is that all?
But then,
I only put in 20,000 won a month.
It'll be gone
when I hire a moving company.
Mom, let's go.
Okay.
We'll think about it and give you a call.
-Well, then.
-Goodbye.
Wasn't that house pretty good?
It won't do.
I peeked in the mailbox earlier.
Maintenance and electricity are
twice the amount we pay now.
We can live frugally.
I know that we're in a hurry,
but we can't just move in anywhere
to live for the next two years at least.
Could it be that you don't want to move?
What are you talking about?
Do you know
what Hyeon-jae is doing these days?
What?
New house. Moving. Dad's flex.
My father is so cool. Heart.
Gosh, that punk!
I'll leave him behind and move, if I must.
Mom, what are you going to do?
-What do you mean?
-Tell me what you're going to do.
What can we do? We don't have a choice.
Then why are you stalling?
When did I do that?
How dare you yell at your mom?
When did I yell?
-Where are you going? The car is here.
-Don't follow me!
Do you guys live here?
Why are you asking that question?
I'm the landlord.
Didn't you miss me?
You know, you can continue living here.
I don't mind.
Where are you right now?
Ma'am, is there a place that has
a similar condition to the last one
with a cheaper maintenance fee?
With your budget,
the last one is your best option.
Please look into it once more.
We need to move on short notice.
Yes.
Okay. Thank you.
MISS AE-YEON
The person you have called is unavailable
Is she very angry?
Ae-yeon, did something happen?
Have a cold glass of beer.
Is Mi-rae coming?
My goodness, welcome.
Hello.
The manly Nam of the Jinju Kang Clan.
I see that Gangnam Hof belongs
to Unit 101.
Yes.
Ae-yeon is a regular customer.
Now, let's see.
We have a cozy seat over there. Would you
All right.
Will you be okay?
The neighbors will see.
Gosh, there aren't many customers today.
I should close early.
I'm going to clean up the restroom,
so talk comfortably.
A toast isn't fitting, right?
Why did you come?
You called me over.
We were living well by ourselves.
Why did you suddenly show up?
"Show up"?
Byeon Moo-jin. You knew
when you bought the villa, didn't you?
-Know what?
-That we were living there.
Hey, I'm not
in the National Intelligence Service.
I know that this is an unlikely situation,
but you're pushing it.
Just now,
you snorted.
You had a habit of snorting
when telling a lie.
I see that you still have it.
Byeon Moo-jin.
Do you want to die?
Aunt, have you seen Mom?
Your mom went to see that man.
-Who?
-Your da
Our landlord.
-Where?
-What?
Where are they meeting?
Byeon Moo-jin!
Answer me before you go.
Why should I do that?
It's incredible enough that the man
who was presumed dead came back alive.
What? Our landlord?
Let go.
You knew we lived there, right?
Right?
What's the reason?
I told you to let go.
What on earth is it?
What's the reason, you bastard?
Are you asking
because you really don't know?
Yes.
I knew when I bought it.
I wanted to live with you.
You don't know what I've done
to come this far.
Must you leave me
once more?
Do you hate me that much?
Still?
Let go of me.
I told you to let go. Let go!
What are you doing?
Get your hands off her.
Get your hands off her right this instant!
Ma'am, come this way.
Honey!
Mom.
Are you okay?
Are you dead?
I mean, it looked like
a dangerous situation from above.
Is he your husband?
Is he your dad?
A nosebleed.
The man who was once my creator
came back as the owner of my home.
My goodness.
You bastard.
I
Hey. Honey.
-I feel dizzy.
-Hey, Byeon Moo-jin.
And he began to ruin everything.
Now
there'll be no more peace.
It's the beginning of total madness.
HOMEMADE SET MEALS
Take care.
-I'm not drunk.
-Don't be ridiculous.
Let's have the third round.
-For goodness' sake.
-Come on.
Oh, that day.
THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRE
AT FAMILY VILLA
Take care.
Bravo, bravo
-My life, oh, my days
-Isn't that the landlord?
My goodness.
Why are they singing so late at night?
-Are you okay, sir?
-My goodness.
Did he have a son?
-Bravo!
-Bravo!
-Bravo!
-Bravo!
You wretch!
Sir, it's over.
Give up.
ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE
You'll live with Father?
In the same building?
He's the one who bought it and came back.
Why should we move out?
What on earth do you want?
I'm going to seduce your mom again.
You're still pretty.
I think the CEO's son works
at this company.
Let's continue to be indifferent
and pretend not to know each other.
What I saw suddenly seems very suspicious.
The landlord must be really a criminal.
Yongdong-dong Family Villa Fire Case.
I came of my own volition.
Subtitle translation by: Park Dong-joo