Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021) s01e04 Episode Script

1
(Soo Wan)
(Hello?)
Soo Wan?
What's wrong? Are you okay?
Soo Wan.
What do you mean?
Hey.
Soo Wan!
Yoon Soo Wan.
What's your relationship with him?
He's my brother.
And
he died ten years ago.
(Seoul, 10 years ago)
That day ten years ago,
he died.
What have I been
holding on to all this time?
(Fabric Sample, Blouse for SS Seoul Fashion Week)
(FW 2018, September Item Map, SS 2019)
(FW 2020, October Colour Map)
What did I
try so hard
to forget?
What did I hate
and resent so much
that I'm now left with nothing
but this feeling of emptiness and despondency?
("Those who love you will stay, and those who don't will leave,")
("so don't sweat it." by Vivienne Westwood)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
(Episode 4)
Despite her efforts
to fight the copies with the original design,
the results are pretty disastrous.
They even hired Mr. J, a top-tier photographer,
to elevate the brand image,
but it didn't help the sales at all.
Sono is still one of the top fashion brands,
but the brand's popularity has been on the decline
with no signs of improvement for two years.
What's going on with the revamp plan for the retail floors?
Here's the plan, ma'am.
We'll be moving some of the brands based on their sales numbers.
Let's move all the domestic brands including Sono
to Zone B on the third floor.
Domestic brands have lost their competitive edge.
Give prominence to newly launched, rising international brands.
I want you to completely redo the floor plan, Mr. Jung.
That's it for today's meeting.
Take responsibility?
By submitting a written apology? That won't do.
We're about to get pushed out to the third floor
after being in Zone A on the 2nd floor for 8 years.
The location of your shop indicates how influential your brand is.
At this rate, the brand reputation will take a big hit in no time.
If that happens, the brand will go out of business!
You just didn't want to lose.
That's why you kept being stubborn.
Now, look at the mess you dragged us into!
I'm sorry.
Do you think saying "I'm sorry" will cut it?
I apologize.
Are you going through something these days?
Me? Not really.
I just want to
find my better half and settle down as soon as possible.
That's all I'm thinking about these days.
You've dealt with other brands copying your design in the past.
Why are you so upset over nothing? This is very unlike you.
I'm sorry.
If only you were that attentive to your own children.
There's nothing more foolish than dwelling on what's already done.
Just shake it off and move on.
Get Claire Marie to sign a licensing agreement with us
and spearhead the project.
This is not something I decided to do on a whim.
Imported brands outdoing domestic brands at department stores
is nothing new.
We should get with the times.
Then what about Sono?
Why are you all quiet?
Well understood, sir.
What about Sono, Dad? What's going to happen to Sono?
Young Eun, you explain it to her.
What's my dad saying?
He's saying Claire Marie is probably the best international brand
that would appeal to Sono's customer base.
And he wants me to spearhead this project.
Right. If you do that, then what will happen to Sono?
Don't tell me we're getting rid of Sono.
I have to visit our shop at Hills to check the display.
As you know, everything Han So Hye wears sells out.
After each episode airs,
we'll promote the pieces through blogs and social media,
along with info on the prices and where to buy them.
Great.
They'll appear in Episode 4 and 6.
Confirm it again with the production company.
The director changed his number. Do you have it?
Hold on.
(Honey, take me out for lunch.)
Honey, take me out for lunch.
I'm craving dumplings.
Mr. Seok.
Let's grab a quick lunch together on our way back.
You and Ms. Seo can go ahead.
I still need to check a few things.
Then we'll see you back in the office.
I kindly sent three heart emojis for a change. What's with him?
Let's be honest with our feelings.
Why What are you doing?
Let's stop trying
to suppress our desires.
What
Hold on.
Wait
No, wait.
Hello, Director Hwang Chi Sook.
How's it going?
I'm here for my monthly meeting with The One.
Why are you telling me all this? And what's with this manly demeanour?
Well, anyway Bye.
Why are you saying bye already?
I'm just getting started now.
Why are you being like this?
This is where you work.
My gosh. What are you doing?
I was going to call you anyway.
I should explain what happened and apologize.
Well, although you could've done it sooner,
I totally understand.
I never talk about anything that happens
under the influence of alcohol
because that's what a gentleman should do.
You've been drinking?
Sorry?
I'd like to meet with Mr. Yoon Jae Guk.
It's only right that
I apologize to him in person for the interview getting cancelled.
- That's it?
- What else?
Do you see a dermatologist regularly?
Yes, all the time. Why do you ask?
I was wondering if you ate the numbing cream too.
What is this? A quiz?
Forget it, if you don't remember what happened.
All right. I'll let him know.
And I'm okay.
I'm really okay. I mean it.
Is Ms. Ha doing well?
You're staying longer than I thought.
Yes, some stuff happened.
- Why did you want to see me?
- Do you have a job for me?
I think I'll be staying here
for quite a while this time.
Because of a woman?
Yes.
Who?
Go through the pieces
that need to be taken off display with the manager.
And we'll have to hang everything again.
But before you do that, make sure you take photos of everything.
Got it.
Na Ri, go through the pieces
that need to be taken off display with the manager.
You already said that a moment ago.
- Are you all right?
- Yes, of course.
Ms. Ha is acting strange, don't you think?
The shop is being pushed out to the third floor,
and the higher-ups are pressuring her about the licensing deal.
No wonder she's all over the place.
It'd be weirder if she weren't acting strange.
- We'll have to wait and see.
- Yes.
Director Hwang said Ms. Ha is doing well.
Hey, cholesterol is your enemy once you reach middle age.
Anyway, Cookie. Why did you want to know how Ms. Ha was doing?
I wonder why.
Yes, she's a pretty good catch.
I've known her for almost eight years,
but I've never once heard rumours about her dating anyone.
Cookie, how did you fall for a lady who's so hard to get?
Hey, I suggest we eat separately from now on.
Your instant noodles are stinking up the entire room,
and I'd kill for a bite.
- About Sono
- What about Sono?
Are they struggling a lot because of the design theft?
Yes, I'm sure they are. The business must've taken a hit.
My poor Cookie. Are you worried about the brand she works for?
What? Are you not going to finish it?
Hey, you're very cynical when it comes to love.
When people like you fall in love, they fall hard, you know?
Yes.
But your feelings aren't something you can control.
Right.
What's with these prompt answers? My curiosity has been satisfied.
I'll eat this, then.
Food waste is a serious problem.
Hello, Ms. Min.
Yes. I happen to be with Jae Guk now.
Of course. Sure, just a moment.
Seriously.
(Jae Guk's Mother)
Hi.
Can you stop by in the evening if you're free?
I have something to tell you.
Yes.
Is she talking to her son?
Hey, be good to your mother.
She was the one who arranged the blind date.
You see, that scale That's love.
By the way, when will you move back home?
Have you ever lived with just your mother?
Hey, I like you.
If you're trying to say that you'll stay with me,
take that back.
Your feelings aren't something you can control.
Take me in.
Hey, not for some cup noodles!
Wait, Cookie!
Yoon Soo Wan.
Are you really sure he means
nothing to you now?
- Be careful.
- Okay.
Is Ms. Ha not feeling well today?
Sorry?
She's just going through a lot at the moment.
- Pass me a sewing pin.
- Here.
(Mi Sook)
- All right.
- Come and have a taste!
Come have a look!
Yes, enjoy.
These dumplings just came out of the steamer. Try one.
- I'm back again.
- My gosh, thank you.
- Hello.
- Which ones would you like?
I know you have a lot to deal with because of the design theft case,
but how could you neglect me like this?
You didn't even call me once.
I had a lot of things to take care of.
By the way, why did you want to come here out of the blue?
I had a sudden craving for these.
I was going to ask Soo Ho to bring me here,
but that jerk is ignoring my text when he's clearly read it.
- Enjoy.
- Finally.
Hey, let's eat.
It's just what I needed.
Gosh, how do they taste exactly the same as they did ten years ago?
Well, I had a sudden craving for these because
Never mind. I'll tell you when I know for sure.
Just wait. I'll find out before the end of the day.
What's wrong?
Is it too hot?
Hey, what is it?
Did something happen?
Mi Sook.
I can't believe I can eat now.
That I can actually
swallow this dumpling.
Hey, what's wrong? What happened?
He
He's dead.
Who?
Soo Wan.
That day,
on his way to see me,
he died.
Gosh, that fool.
Why? Why would he die?
(Dumplings and Snack Food)
I could order one for myself.
I can only eat a few spoonfuls. I have sensitive teeth.
Well, we've been in the same class for two months now,
and we haven't been able to chat.
So, what grade and class are you in?
- Pardon?
- I'm Grade 6, Class 7.
Oh, then I'm one year younger.
Oh, well
At our age, we can befriend people ten years above and below.
Speak casually.
Here.
Two years ago, my daughter paid a fortune
and I got an implant.
So now I can eat things like this.
I see.
To be honest, we didn't do much for her.
My husband was a teacher his whole life,
so he doesn't know how things work,
and whenever he hears someone is suffering, he must help.
When she was studying abroad,
we were never able to send her any money.
Still, she got noticed early,
and a huge company offered her a scholarship.
She finished her studies there,
and now she's the head of a department at that company.
You raised her very well.
- Please, eat.
- Okay.
Why waste money on coffee that never tastes any different?
It was getting frustrating, trying to keep up
with the younger housewives in the group.
It's nice to finally meet a friend.
(Director Hwang Chi Sook)
Is Ms. Ha doing well?
Why?
What is it?
Ingo Maurer, Bang and Olufsen.
Gosh.
You and I have similar tastes.
That's it?
Don't get the scars wet.
Why is she making an appearance?
Oh. Well
When we don't have business,
meeting twice a day is a bit much, I think.
You're leaving already?
Yes, my day is done, so that's the plan.
I must prepare dinner before my cohabitant returns.
You live with someone?
There's someone called Mr. J.
He forced himself in without my permission.
You live with him?
There's talk that Sono's struggling
in Hills Department Store.
Did the other colour issue cause a very big problem?
No?
I think I know how you feel.
Shall we head somewhere quiet?
How do I feel?
And where do you mean by "somewhere quiet"?
Quite literally, somewhere quiet.
For example, your place?
We were planning on having a baby when our eldest starts school.
It's a planned pregnancy.
I'm older than average, so there are lots of tests, right?
- Take a seat.
- Okay.
Is the amniotic fluid test a must?
Insurance covers it, right?
Did you have any other symptoms?
Well, I had bouts of indigestion,
and some nausea.
It was similar to when I had my eldest.
If you're pregnant, the blood test results
show high levels of HCG.
Your HCG levels are average.
I don't see signs of conception in your uterus.
Oh. Is it because the pregnancy is in the early stages?
You are not pregnant.
I heard you'll handle the Claire Marie license.
Is that true?
It's on the board. That you're in charge of it.
Then what happens to us?
Is our team disbanding?
So Young. It takes a few minutes to reboot a PC, you know.
Sono was The One's main brand for ten years.
It won't disappear just like that.
Other companies got rid of the first brand they ever launched
because sales were low.
Who says it won't happen to Sono?
A company's priority is always their sales.
And my last decision caused a huge drop in just that.
How can they get rid of Sono just because of that?
Sales have been declining over the past two years.
Still, it is the best brand in Korea.
No one stays on top forever.
Ms. Ha.
The company makes the final decision.
It's true that domestic brands are struggling.
We're designers, but we're also employees.
We should follow the company's decision.
And if they say they have no use for us,
do we just take the severance pay and leave quietly?
Go home. See you tomorrow.
How are you, Ms. Ha?
Are you all right?
Even if they dismiss Sono,
will you really
be okay with that?
Why did I
keep so much baggage?
Why was I unable to throw anything out?
Why did I keep everything?
It's not just you. That goes for me too.
That's how everyone lives.
Don't apologize.
Who else could you cry with?
Oh.
I'm with my husband.
He felt guilty for not buying me lunch.
He brought me out to dinner.
We're eating.
Yes, I'm really happy.
There's not much to be happy.
Every now and then, the three of us eat out and have fun.
That is happiness.
It's not morning sickness.
It could be nausea caused by something else.
What are you saying?
I see something on the sonogram.
It's not in the uterus,
but it looks pretty big.
You should go to a general hospital
for a thorough checkup.
I have to go. The meat needs flipping.
I'll call you back.
Bye.
This isn't a job interview.
Relax. We're at your place.
This situation is so unfamiliar.
I hope you don't feel that way. We'll meet often from now on.
Why is that?
Because in the future
What about the future?
We will become especially close.
- Why is that?
- This is for your ears only.
J.
He's to be my fiancé.
So let's help each other out.
I saw into you.
You saw into me?
Since when did you have a crush on Young Eun?
- What?
- I'll help you.
But when I do you a favour, you must do me one in return.
I expect an active and cooperative relationship.
Don't you usually offer a guest a drink or some fruit?
What? Oh, right.
Can I look around?
His blind date in Busan was Director Hwang?
But Cookie has fallen for Ms. Ha.
And she
It's Jae Guk, not me.
Colour, composition.
Totally fabulous.
Why did he take her photo?
What are you doing?
Director Hwang?
I didn't see anything.
What?
I was not in this room,
and I did not come here today.
Then for whom did I brew coffee?
She was already hard to get used to,
and today wasn't much different.
What did she see that
Oh, Cookie. Do you have something raunchy on your laptop?
Is that it?
She saw it. She saw the photos.
She's hurt.
She got hurt.
(Director Hwang Chi Sook)
What would I say?
I feel for her.
Why do I feel for her?
I do feel for her.
- Ha Young Eun.
- Can't you ring the bell at least?
There's something you didn't tell me, isn't there?
- What are you on about?
- You, in Busan.
What's all this?
I'm cleaning out my past.
You're really going to Claire Marie?
I was told to.
You really are all about survival.
Coffee?
Hot or cold?
It's the brand you created.
How can you ditch it like it's nothing?
Sono brought you glory.
And now it's falling?
You've got a license brand now,
and you think it'll give you a few more years?
Are you okay with that?
Can you be okay with that?
No, I'm not okay.
How could I be okay?
For the past ten years, I ran around,
plucking corns out of my feet.
I felt like I was being put through a wringer every day,
but I persisted until I was totally exhausted.
I did everything I could the best I could.
I put my whole life into it, so how could I be okay?
Do I look okay to you?
You've been tenacious? Was that it?
What?
You enjoyed it too.
You had fun.
We met in high school 20 years ago.
I know you well enough.
You won't do anything you don't want to do.
Don't brag.
Without Sono, you wouldn't be where you are now.
Do you know that?
Oh my goodness.
Why did I get worked up?
I came to ask about her and Cookie.
I lost my chance.
Again.
"Sono"?
It's Latin. It means "echo".
I want my passion to echo.
Something like that. Isn't it cool?
- Echo?
- That's what I decided on.
- What do you mean?
- The name of my brand.
Wherever it may be,
the first brand I create will be called "Sono".
Why not stay at home if you'll be here for so long?
I'm working with Do Hoon.
And I get days and nights mixed up.
It's easier and more comfortable to live and work there.
How long will you stay this time?
A while.
Did you meet someone?
Yes.
Is it the young lady you met at the blind date?
No.
No?
We met by chance
at a fashion show party.
Did you?
When will you introduce her to me?
I'm waiting for her right now.
When she makes up her mind,
you can meet her then.
I see. Okay, then. Let's eat.
Soo Wan?
What is it? Is something wrong?
What do you mean, Soo Wan?
Right now,
I'm on my way to see her.
Hey Soo Wan.
Soo Wan!
(Ha Young Eun)
(Ha Young Eun)
Hey, Ms. Ha.
Where is
Soo Wan?
(RIP Yoon Soo Wan, Yoon Jin Woo and Min Hye Ok's son)
I think I need to let her go.
What?
She has big dreams, and she's very talented.
She wants to achieve a lot of things here.
I bet a lot of companies want her too.
But I need to return to Korea.
Then let her decide.
Ask if she wants to come with you to Korea.
It's not for you to decide.
Mom isn't going to approve anyway.
I'd rather let her go
than to make her go through all that trouble.
But you love her.
Mom was hurt,
and that put us through a lot.
It's between our parents. I don't really care.
I'm in a different situation, Jae Guk.
(If she loves you, she will stay.)
(If she doesn't, she'll leave.)
(So don't get too attached.)
Let her decide
whether to end it or not.
If you love her.
If you love her.
(Yoon Soo Wan rests here in peace.)
Why did you tell me about Soo Wan?
Because it started to feel like it was more than a fling.
My love with Soo Wan lasted only for two months.
People might not understand
why I think of it as such a big deal.
But time isn't proportional to love.
Back then, those two months meant enough for me
to change my entire life.
It's all in the past.
Let's not
try to do anything.
I can't ignore the fact that Soo Wan was your brother.
So you're going to push me away
just because you used to love my brother?
I'm not confident about my decisions.
There was once when I made a choice based on my heart and not my head,
and that was Soo Wan.
And after that,
everything became a mess.
I'm not him.
The same choice could lead to different results.
Maybe
if I was 20 years old,
I might've done so.
But I'm 38 now,
so I don't see the point in becoming miserable again.
Experience is the most rational advice.
Today, I didn't come here with Yoon Jae Guk.
I came with Yoon Soo Wan's little brother.
Thank you.
I'll leave on my own.
You asked for me, sir?
Good morning, Young Eun. Long time no see.
When did you get here?
You asked for me, sir?
Good morning, Young Eun. Long time no see.
When did you get here?
I came back two weeks ago.
I safely went through quarantine and got released yesterday.
I asked him to come back.
Oh, I see.
I noticed Hwang Chi Sook is still the head designer.
Why can't you just be honest?
Everyone knows that you're pretty much in charge.
Overall, we also reflected Director Hwang's opinions.
Where? Where can I see that?
I can't find it anywhere.
Young Eun, you're a good liar.
If you're going to work here, call her by her title.
I still want to be free, but my dad agreed
to let me work with you.
I hope we work together for as long as possible.
I let that rascal loose for way too long.
He'll be joining Claire Marie. I want you to teach him well.
- So he's officially an employee?
- Yes, that's right.
Breaking news. The Hwang siblings are both working at our company now.
Ms. Ha will be training him,
and he's going to be in the Claire Marie License Team.
She's already cleaning after Director Hwang's mess.
But now, even her little brother?
It's like getting pregnant with a second baby
as soon as your first child starts going to school.
What's going to happen to us?
Say hello, everyone. This is Hwang Chi Hyung.
She's Nam Na Ri working in the Design Team.
That's An Sun Ju, and she's Jung So Young, our youngest member.
I look forward to working with you all.
By the way,
are we still working for Sono or Claire Marie license team?
I'd like to know what my exact job is.
You want to keep Sono?
I created that brand.
I can't just put it aside and let someone else get rid of the brand
just because it's not doing as well as it used to.
If I must work with Chi Hyung,
I'd like to keep Sono instead of switching to Claire Marie.
Is that okay, sir?
I wasn't just being tenacious.
Sono was my dream, future,
and youth.
I know we don't get any recognition
even though we spend all year making clothes for each season.
But that doesn't mean it's all meaningless.
So I should deal with it.
Ms. Ha.
You will all be free to choose.
Feel free to switch to the license brand team.
Sono will only last for two more seasons at most.
In the end, we'll have to purchase licensing rights
and use the labels from foreign companies
in order to increase our sales.
Forget it. I choose to stay.
Back when I was in college, I worked part-time for months
just so I could buy an outfit from Sono,
and I got a job here hoping I'd get to design something great myself.
We're going to have to minimize our marketing fees
and wait for our turn for manufacturing.
We'll be told to lower the costs that go into subsidiary materials,
and using Italian fabric will be out of the question.
We'll have fewer stores,
and our brand will get sent to an outlet store.
Instead, can we do everything we want?
There are so many things I wanted to try but couldn't.
Now that the brand is eventually going to disappear,
can I stop worrying about sales and what the higher-ups will think?
Can I make what I've always wanted to make
during the remaining seasons?
I also choose to stay.
Instead, give me a bigger role.
I'd rather work here and gain more experience
than transfer somewhere else.
Hey, Rookie.
What? Are you talking to me?
I'm going to be your immediate supervisor starting today.
Is that okay, Ms. Ha?
- How much do you know about fabric?
- Fabric?
I don't know much about fabric.
But I do know a popular boutique.
I need to go now. I have a meeting regarding subsidiary materials.
Bye.
But you see, Mi Sook.
Let me tell you something.
To be honest,
in that very moment,
I felt worried.
When I heard that Soo Wan
was his older brother,
I was worried because of how I felt
toward him.
What am I going to do now?
What's there to think about? It's a good thing.
Let's just end it here.
I did the right thing.
You can choose what's going to happen to us.
Whether or not we're going to keep seeing each other.
Yes.
That's all up to you.
But
answer me this.
Did you
miss me?
How much should I tell her?
(Yes, I'm about to leave.)
(What about the student recommendation letter for Le Vin?)
(Just write whatever you wish and send it over.)
(Me?)
(What should I write?)
(My goodness.)
(Don't ask me to deal with that too. I already have enough on my plate.)
(Just write whatever and come back as soon as possible.)
(This is driving me crazy.)
(I hope one day, your passion becomes a "sono.")
You're still here.
- Don't you have a shoot today?
- Yes, I need to get going.
- Can you
- What?
give this to someone on my behalf?
The name and school are written right there.
- Do me a favour.
- Oh, okay.
Don't be late. Make sure you give it to her.
It's really important to that student. Okay?
Okay, go on.
(Thank you.)
Sure.
(Excuse me.)
(I'm looking for someone.)
(Her name is Ha Young Eun.)
Ha Young Eun.
Ha Young Eun is right here.
Hello.
I'm Yoon Soo Wan.
How we missed each other
from the very beginning.
(How much is that?)
(Someone bought it? Who?)
(Just some lady.)
And we slid by each other
without being able to meet
so many times.
By any chance,
is it Ha Young Eun?
- Jae Guk.
- Yoo Jung.
I know what you're going to say.
But Soo Wan
is no longer here.
How long it took
for us to finally meet each other.
But forget about all that.
I just need to know this.
Answer me this.
Did you
miss me?
I
missed you.
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
Are we doing things differently?
Let's maintain Sono's identity and keep things classic.
Don't mess with it.
We're not machines. We at least need a month.
That's going to Claire Marie.
I'm no longer going to go easy on you.
So you can try to beat me without my help.
Do you mean that?
Is it really okay if I beat you?
Cookie, you finally got some work.
Mr. J agreed to collaborate with us.
It's due tomorrow, right?
I'm worried he might invest and lose his entire severance pay.
I only have one child.
I asked you to check on your dad.
(Police)
- Dad.
- By any chance,
do you guys know each other?
- No.
- Yes.
- Hey.
- Who is that?
He's the photographer who will be collaborating with Claire Marie.
Jae Guk.
I'm not going to let the past bother me.
What matters is the future.
I already have feelings for another woman.
Jae Guk is seeing someone.
Have you met her?
It's the first time he's ever talked to me about a girl.
It's time you change
the wallpaper on your phone.