[upbeat K-pop music playing]
[journalist] Hyeon-jun, I heard that you were in a long-term relationship
with an actress in the past and that you've recently reconnected.
Is it possible that she's here with us today?
[murmuring]
Sorry, guys, could we please refrain from asking personal questions?
No, that's fine.
Happy to answer the question.
You want to know if the person I like is here today?
Yes, she's with us.
[audience chattering]
I can't say who she is at the moment,
but the person I like is here.
She's here right now.
I haven't fully won her heart yet,
but I'd like to use this moment
to be honest with her about how I really feel.
Oh, just-- just to be clear,
I'm not talking about Se-na, so please… [laughs]
…don't get the wrong idea.
It's not Se-na at all. I'm talking about a different woman.
[audience chattering]
Not even a clue who that might be.
"LIM HYEON-JUN'S SUDDEN CONFESSION"
HE FIRMLY DENIES DATING GWON SE-NA
[journalist 2] The woman he likes is here?
What was that about?
If it's not Gwon Se-na, then who is it? One of the staff?
[journalist 3] Ah, maybe it's a publicity stunt.
Anyway, Lim Hyeon-jun is about to make headlines.
This press conference paid off for him.
[journalists chattering]
[phone buzzing]
LIM HYEON-JUN
-Hello? -[Hyeon-jun] Why aren't you leaving?
Well, how about you?
I just dropped a bomb on everyone,
so I'm hanging around in case you collapse from the shock.
[scoffs] What are you saying?
-[chuckles] Were you really surprised? -Yes.
So surprised I couldn't even write my article.
[chuckles]
Why did you do that?
Well, I've told you several times,
but since it seemed like you kept brushing it off,
I decided to make it official.
[reporter] No way. Did you see this? "Kang Pil-gu's woman"?
They say it might be the script supervisor.
[reporter 2] Oh, I heard it was someone from wardrobe.
From what I heard, it's the producer.
Oh, I heard that too. It's the producer for sure.
Hey, I heard the person Lim Hyeon-jun's been crushing on
is actually Director Bak Byeong-gi.
-[reporter 3] What? -[reporter 2] No way!
[reporter 4] Director Bak Byeong-gi is not a woman.
[reporter 1] Guys, you really need to drop your assumptions
and look at this without any bias.
Director Bak was just a writer through season four,
and then suddenly got bumped up to director.
-Why do you think that happened? -Wait, you're so right.
[reporter 3] The way they were looking at each other was more than just bromance.
[reporter 4 laughing] Oh, come on.
They have no idea how completely off they are.
[tutting]
There were dozens of female reporters.
It's not just the staff all around him.
[reporters laughing, chattering]
[reporter 3] Come on, I still say it was the producer.
She and Lim Hyeon-jun were getting closer by the day.
Everyone on set saw it. And let's be honest…
-[phone buzzes] -…things don't heat up that fast
-without a reason. -[reporter 4] Hmm!
AIDE WOO YOUNG-SUK'S SISTER-IN-LAW
MS. WI, CAN YOU COME TO THE RESTAURANT TOMORROW?
[reporters continue chattering]
SOME SAY LIM HYEON-JUN'S GIRLFRIEND IS DIRECTOR BAK BYEONG-GI.
[crew laughing]
EPISODE 15
They really think it's you!
-[groans] -Did you read the rest of the article?
I'm already miserable without a girlfriend.
Do I really need this crap right now?
Well, I'm planning to get married next year,
and my boyfriend's parents called. It was nuts.
What? Seriously?
Yeah. They asked if I was unfaithful.
Hey, we don't have time for this.
Let's hurry and get ready for the shoot before Hyeon-jun gets here.
Oh, he's here. He got here a while ago.
Huh? Where is he?
[Hyeon-jun] This is what the script should've looked like to begin with.
Ugh! I freaking knew it. Our Kang Pil-gu wasn't a corrupt cop.
It was all an operation to take down the drug ring.
-[yawning] -A decoy!
Yes! Right on! Excellent.
So, the director had a plan all along.
[sighs]
[chuckles] Oh, man. It feels way too early.
Did we really need to show up to the set this early?
There's still an hour before call time. The sun's barely up.
This is Kang Pil-gu's final season, Ji-sun,
so I'll give it my all until the very end.
-Well, why not spend the night here then? -[sighs]
It's good to get your original spark back and give it your all,
but please could you just act a bit more rationally?
The other day at the press conference,
I was completely on edge, I kept thinking you might actually propose in public.
Propose in public? What are you talking about?
I just wanted to surprise her a little.
-[chuckles] -Ugh. Whatever.
Now, put all of that aside and focus on nailing this final season.
Start with not pissing off the crew.
Me? Why?
-Weren't they just a little annoyed? -Mm-mmm.
A lot.
-"A lot"? -Mm-hmm.
[scoffs] But why "a lot"?
I do everything they ask me to.
Do you want me to go over everything to jog your memory?
-Yeah. Go ahead. Go for it. -Okay, since you wanna know.
-Yeah. -From the very start…
[rapid, high-pitched] You kept forgetting your lines,
so we had to write them out line by line, and then you still kept blowing takes…
You're a total jerk, and you call yourself a cop!
Get out right now!
Hyeon-jun, Hyeon-jun. You're not actually leaving, are you?
[breathing heavily]
[normal] So?
Do you remember now?
Once you watch this season of Kang Pil-gu,
you'll understand why I did that.
It'll all make sense.
SPORTS EUNSEONG
So, have you given it some thought?
I actually called you here because of that.
I wanted to let you know
I'll absolutely help you as much as I can.
[sighs]
Thank you so much.
You should've just told me back then.
-What? -When I got into that accident.
if you had been honest with me,
I would've found a way no matter what.
[sighs]
All that time I spent resenting you by myself…
just feels so pointless.
Back then,
I was terrified because I felt like I'd ruined your life.
And maybe I just used the idea of protecting you
as an excuse for me to run away.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Let me ask you something just in case.
Jae-ha…
Is he my son?
I know anything we say now is just going to sound like some pathetic excuse,
but the truth is we were terrified.
To be honest, we thought we might end up like Young-suk too.
After losing Young-suk like that,
I was weighed down by guilt. I felt like I couldn't even breathe.
When we met with Assemblyman Ha Gee-wan, I recorded our conversations just in case.
These are the recordings, along with the agreement we signed with him.
We believe you're someone
we can really trust with these.
Thank you so much, sir.
These materials…
they're the most decisive piece of evidence.
Please, Ms. Wi,
can you find out why my brother had to go through that?
I need to understand what happened to him.
[Jeong-sin] I've managed to gather a lot of evidence regarding
what Chairman Lee Dae-ho has done.
That's good. I want this to be over soon. I'm so anxious.
Chairman Lee doesn't suspect you, right? He doesn't know?
Come on, I'm an actor.
I earn my living through deception.
He knows that we've been meeting.
That article about him?
Is it possible to publish it right away or not?
No, not yet.
But I'll… I'll get it done. It has to come out.
Then I guess I have to play along with him for now,
at least until you're ready to get it out.
But…
why are you going out of your way to help me with this?
To be honest, I'm finally ready to get away.
I've tried to escape him before.
I just never could.
So, you could say… I'm taking out a bit of extra insurance.
I will help
to ensure that insurance is secure.
[line ringing]
I met with that woman, Wi Jeong-sin.
I told her what you wanted me to,
like I was just hinting.
I did everything you told me to.
Why? Does me being friends with your ex bother you?
It's not that it bothers me.
It scares me.
These are documents on the shell company Lee Dae-ho set up under my name.
He laundered money through it
and even faked sales to siphon off company funds.
Thank you.
I know this wasn't an easy decision.
[chuckles]
You need something this solid to put him in prison.
That way, I can finally be free.
And given he even fired the CEO of King's Back,
we don't have much time here, do we?
You need to get it out fast.
That's how we protect ourselves and King's Back.
If this blows up, do you think I'm going to be completely screwed?
I promised I'd be your solid insurance.
Whatever your private life looks like, Se-na,
I'm going to protect you since you're my source.
So, I only say this to you because…
I don't want you getting screwed.
Come on, Gil-su. [sighs]
Why did you leave such an important document in the car?
-Where are the car keys? -[Gil-su] Think I left them in there too.
-So you didn't lock it either? -Oh, sorry. I was a bit scattered.
[scoffs]
Yeah, well, who's gonna steal this car, anyway?
Hang on a sec.
IMPERIAL PRINT
[sighs]
[exhales]
Hmm?
EUNSEONGILBO THANK YOU - WI JEONG-SIN
What's this?
Hyeon-jun, did you find it? It's there, right?
Hold on, why is this here?
Hello? Hyeon-jun, did you find it?
Uh… Hey, Gil-su.
Yes, Hyeon-jun.
-I'll call you back in a bit, all right? -All right, sure.
[line clicks]
THANK YOU WI JEONG-SIN, EUNSEONGILBO
[Jeong-sin] Who are you?
-[groans] What the-- -[gasps] Oh, my God!
-God, you scared me. -Who are you?
-Huh? Who are you? -What?
[gasps]
I'm… I'm really sorry.
If you're sorry, then we're fine.
I can't believe you said I kidnapped you though.
Oh, my God. It's like…
THANK YOU EUNSEONGILBO
Uh, if you ever need my help with anything,
feel free to get in touch.
THANK YOU EUNSEONGILBO
[sighs]
Oh! Oh, yeah, I remember that now!
My God! Huh?
Oh, my God, no way!
[gasping] This is so…
Wow.
-[line ringing] -[Jeong-sin] Hello?
Oh, hey? Where are you?
-Sorry? -Listen, we absolutely have to meet today!
I mean it, I'm not kidding. Let's see each other.
This is huge, it'll blow your mind!
Um, why? What's going on?
Listen, I just found proof that fate actually brought us together!
-What? -Just meet me at your place, right now.
-[line clicks] -Huh?
Fate?
[pensive K-pop music playing]
[gasping]
-Quiet! -Why? What the hell's going on?
[crowd exclaiming, chattering]
Help! You need to do something! Please!
You need to help me! You need to do something!
[chuckles]
[groans]
[chuckles]
[Jeong-sin] Yeah, I'm a fan.
It's the first time in my life I've liked someone this much.
I like him unconditionally.
But now I feel myself wanting to get to know you better.
And not just through messaging back and forth on our phones,
but in real life.
Would you like to get together and meet in person?
Wow.
[sighs heavily]
[laughs] Ah, man.
[ominous music playing]
[gasps]
[tires screeching]
[car horn honks]
Hey!
Who are you?
[gasping]
[panting]
[breathing shakily]
-[whimpers] Yeah. -Are you okay? Hey.
-Are you okay? Huh? -Yeah, I, uh-- I'm okay.
Are you hurt anywhere? Oh, shit.
[both breathing heavily]
You okay, you sure?
Listen, that bastard wasn't just some creep or a pickpocket.
He was holding a stun gun in his hand, all right!
Hold on.
Did the dashcam catch him?
He really tried that in front of Kang Pil-gu?
I'll check all the CCTV around here tomorrow.
-[tires squealing] -[Jeong-sin] Sorry? What did you just say?
Chairman Lee Dae-ho orchestrated his younger brother Lee Jae-yeong's accident.
It was definitely him.
It's fine, calm down. No one got hurt. Let's just forget this happened.
No way, no.
Something terrible could've went down!
Come on, I said I'm fine.
Anyway, you had something to tell me.
Something about fate?
[sighs] I made a fascinating discovery.
On my way over, I was so excited to tell you,
but that bastard ruined everything.
Why let a loser like that ruin your day?
-So, what's so fascinating? -[sighs]
[chuckles] Okay. Check this out.
THANK YOU WI JEONG-SIN, EUNSEONGILBO
Huh? Oh, this is my old business card.
-It is, right? -What? Why do you have this?
[laughs]
It was seven or eight years ago, I think.
You got wasted, jumped into a random car,
freaked out about being kidnapped, and wound up at the police station. Remember?
[groans, retches]
This confirms she got into my car on her own, right? So I didn't do anything wrong.
-Oh! Oh, my-- Yeah, I remember! -[laughing]
-See? You remember, don't you? -But how do you know about that?
[laughs]
Because it happened in this car!
Drink that, it'll help you sober up.
Stay out of other people's cars.
There's one thing I know for sure,
not every bad thing that happens is your fault.
You're the guy from that night?
-Yeah! -[yelps] You are?
[laughing]
Is that true? [laughs]
I'm telling you, okay? All of this was fate! Every single bit of it!
You can go.
After I see you go up.
-Hmm. So, I was right, after all. -About what?
That the line between a curse and destiny is pretty thin.
Well, some would call this destiny.
Ugh! What? Why would you say that! It's giving me chills.
[chuckles]
I'll head in now.
Sweet dreams.
[Se-na] Ms. Wi, I wonder…
I wonder about who you are.
[Dae-ho] I've always dealt with things
by either making people quit or erasing the problem completely.
Now that I know where you stand, it's time for me
to take matters into my own hands.
[Hwa-yeong] Let me say this again. You could get hurt.
Maybe even someone close to you could get hurt.
[Se-na] And given he even fired CEO of King's Back,
we don't have much time here, do we?
You need to get it out fast.
That's how we protect ourselves and King's Back.
[sighs]
[exhales deeply]
What a coincidence! Isn't it amazing?
-Yeah, it is, for sure. -[both laugh]
Uh, actually, it all pretty much started the day I met you.
-What started? -Uh…
This case I've been working on, my investigation, uh--
That day was a turning point in this case.
The aide who tried to tip me off died suddenly.
[sighs]
[Hyeon-jun] And why would you dig into someone who's obviously dangerous?
Aren't you scared?
It's just that if I don't,
no one will.
It's been several years that I've been working on this case.
I really wanna get to the bottom of it.
[sighs]
Hmm…
[sighs]
I'm not seeing anything.
It's grim right now.
What's grim right now?
I see no sign the ratings will rebound any time soon.
Why would you even look at that?
At this rate, our Kang Pil-gu's just going to fizzle out and be forgotten forever.
Mr. Hwang.
[clears throat] Uh, speaking of which,
-I've got something to tell you. -What?
Your next lines were… changed a little.
-Is that it? -Yes, this is it, but…
Okay, good. I'm gonna memorize it.
[chuckles] Here… But this…
-Wait, why is this here? -Hand it over.
-[Gil-su whimpers softly] -Hmm?
ENTERTAINMENT DESK
[coughing]
[groaning]
Ms. Wi, here's some cold medicine.
Shouldn't you go see a doctor, though?
Oh, what?
No, thanks. I'm good.
I'll wrap this up and go. Don't worry.
-All right. -Thanks for this.
-Sure. -[coughs]
Bak Byeong-gi, that crazy lunatic!
[groans] Seriously, this guy's insane!
I mean, how am I supposed to memorize the entire Police Charter today?
[sighs]
[groans] Damn it, this is insane. Okay, um…
"We were born with the liberation of our homeland, and as members of…
…as members of the Republic of Korea Police,
we dedicate ourselves to our nation
and its people," etcetera…
[groans]
[sighs]
[Jeong-sin] Kang Pil-gu is insanely, insanely, insanely, insanely, special.
And the fact that you got to play the extraordinary Kang Pil-gu character
is an amazing stroke of luck.
[sighs]
Fine.
Kang Pil-gu is special.
[gulps] Kang Pil-gu is special.
"We were born with the liberation of our homeland,
and as members of the Republic of…
-[phone buzzing] -[sighs]
Yes, hello?
[sighs]
[door opens]
Hello. Sorry I'm a little late.
[sighs]
-[Dae-ho] Have a seat. -Oh, yes.
I… I haven't seen you since the restaurant, right?
Yeah, you're right.
[Dae-ho] Bring us some tea.
Yes, sir.
Sorry for making you come all the way here. I know you're a busy man.
It's no big deal.
[sighs]
Why won't they let me in, for God's sake?
Why'd they only let him in?
What are they doing?
You and Mr. Hwang seem very close.
I imagine it's upsetting that he had to step down.
Yes, it is, but it doesn't change much at all.
-[chuckles] -He's still handling everything for me.
All right, then. Let me get to the point.
You're close with Ms. Wi aren't you?
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin?
[scoffs]
[chuckling]
I don't see any reason to answer that question.
More importantly,
the company seems to be in turmoil right now,
and you even unfairly dismissed Mr. Hwang.
[scoffs] "Unfairly"?
Last time,
I clearly said that I'd be the one handling the business side of things,
but it seems the point didn't quite register with you.
[laughing]
Oh, is that so?
[choking]
Don't move.
What the hell are you doing?
[coughing]
Damn, maybe the tea's just off today.
But he's getting on my nerves.
[exhales] I just can't stand it
when someone gets on my nerves.
[gasps]
Wait outside.
Mr. Lim.
Sometimes, real life feels crazier than any drama, right? [chuckles]
But real life doesn't often end as beautifully
or heartwarmingly as dramas do.
If what you want with Ms. Wi is a picture-perfect TV-drama life,
wouldn't it be wiser to stay quiet?
[car lock beeps]
[car horn honks]
[ragged breathing]
Set up an interview for me.
-Right now? -Listen,
it has to give our story the weight it truly deserves,
just make sure it's a credible program.
Uh, you want credibility, not buzz?
Understood. I'll find a credible program for you.
Don't worry, you can count on me.
I think Ms. Wi's in grave danger.
I'll have to stay by her side from now on.
[Hong-sin] Hey, sis.
Oh.
-Huh? -[chuckles]
I'm here too.
Hello.
Uh, why are you guys back in my place again?
Ah, well…
Oh, we figured Hong-sin would be able to focus better in a comfortable environment
rather than practicing in a place
-he's not familiar with. -Mm-hmm.
-That's why we all gathered here. -Oh, I see.
Oh, wait. Do you want to see Hong-sin's acting?
Huh?
-He's improved a lot. -I have work to do.
Make yourselves at home. And keep practicing.
-[Seon-u] Have some ramyeon. -Oh, no, I'm good.
All right. Get some rest.
-Hmm. -[door opens]
I'll see what she's up to later and invite her to join us for some snacks.
Oh, sure. [chuckles]
Let's eat.
[groaning]
[knocking on door]
Hey, sis. We're ordering chicken. You want some?
[Jeong-sin grunts]
Are you awake?
Hey.
-[groans] -Hey, are you all right?
Oh, no. You're burning up.
What? [gasps]
Oh, are you all right?
-[Jeong-sin groans] -Oh, no. Let me see.
-Uh, I'm okay. It's okay. -[Hyeon-jun] Wait.
You're really burning up. You're not okay.
What if it's something serious?
-Hey, wait a minute. -I'm fine, don't--
[groaning]
-[grunts] -Lie back down.
Oh, no, I'm fine, I'm fine.
No, you're not. Look how hot this is.
Oh.
Ah…
Well, um… this is really hot.
-What's up? Oh, medicine? -Here, take these for the fever.
-[Seon-u] Here's some water too. -For the fever. Yeah, thanks.
-Here. -Just leave it here.
Oh.
Wait, uh, wouldn't it be better to just call an ambulance?
Come on, ambulances aren't taxis. I can go to the hospital on my own.
Why go to the hospital alone? It's better to have someone with you.
I'll go with you. Hop on my back.
No, if it's the flu, you might catch it from me.
If you catch it too, won't it spread on set?
Hmm, yeah, that's true.
That's not what we should worry about.
-Just let me come with you. -Ugh, no, no. Seriously, it's fine.
Hey, if I end up testing positive for the flu,
I'll just crash at a motel, just so you know.
-[Hong-sin] Mm-hmm. -[Jeong-sin] I got all my things. I'm off.
-All right. -[scoffs]
Stay away from me! Or you might catch it too.
[sighs] Oh, damn it.
Well, then, call me as soon as you arrive at the hospital.
-[Jeong-sin] Okay. -[sighs]
[door opens, beeps]
-[door closes] -Oh, damn.
Out of nowhere… Is your sister gonna be all right by herself?
My sister made it back alive from a war zone.
She's not gonna collapse on her way to a hospital.
[sighs] I know, but still…
Oh, that sounded cold, didn't it?
Is your brother always this anxious?
Not exactly. He's acting kinda off right now.
Yeah, you can say that again.
[tools whirring, rumbling]
-[indistinct TV chatter] -[sighs]
-Hmm… -Ugh, it's so noisy.
-[sighs] -[rumbling, whirring continues]
Ah, I should've tagged along…
The neighbors must be doing repairs.
[sighs]
[groans]
[phone buzzes]
[Jeong-sin] I tested positive for the flu. I've gotta quarantine,
-so I'll crash at a motel. -Mr. Lim,
so my sister's got the flu, she's gonna crash at a motel.
She's positive?
-Yeah. -Ugh, I freaking knew it.
Wait, why is she going to a motel? She should just stay at my place.
It's much safer. A motel is too dangerous with those thugs lurking outside.
Thugs?
Um, my house is much safer, that's what I mean.
Well, shouldn't you and I head home and have her come here instead?
Yeah, I think that makes more sense too.
No, what I'm saying is…
She might be-- No, forget it.
Right now, let me…
Ugh, let me call her.
-[line rings] -[Jeong-sin] Hello?
It's me. Hyeon-jun.
Why would you go to a motel right now? It could be dangerous.
With those sketchy guys roaming around, they could come back here.
-Just go to my place now. -What?
Why would I go to your place when I could go to mine?
Oh, there's some kind of construction going on here, and it's really noisy.
You won't be able to rest. I'll text you my door code.
It's safer at my house, okay?
Ugh, I'll just crash at a motel. That was the plan anyway.
No, don't. Just go to my house, come on.
[scoffs]
[sighs]
[doorbell rings]
BEST RICE PORRIDGE
[phone buzzes]
Make sure you eat the porridge while it's still warm.
Hey, be careful with that shirt.
-It's like my favorite one. -It's so comfy.
-Hey, I'm gonna wash up. -All right.
Mr. Lim, why don't you change into this?
-Oh, me too? -Yeah, get comfy.
[chuckles] Thanks a lot.
I'll never wash those now.
-[shower running] -[chuckles]
-[snaps] -Mr. Lim,
-there's something I want to show you. -Huh?
Come with me.
It'll be quick don't worry. Come on, come on.
[Hyeon-jun] What is it?
I'm not sure if it's okay to show you this, but, oh, well…
-[chuckles] -Oh, man.
Ah. What am I doing in here?
You absolutely can't tell my sister about this, okay? She'd kill me.
And Mr. Lim, just…
don't be surprised.
Ta-da!
Ah! Well, the secret's out. I'll leave you to it.
[chuckles]
[downbeat, quirky K-pop music playing]
[chuckles]
[doorbell rings]
Huh?
Hmm…
Get well soon. I want to see you.
GET WELL SOON I MISS YOU ALREADY
BEST ACTOR AWARD LIM HYEON-JUN
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5 EPISODE 1
[door lock beeps]
[door opens]
[door closes]
Who are you, and why are you in my son's house when no one's home?
Oh, hello, I'm…
Wi Jeong-sin, ma'am.
Have a seat.
I'm sorry, it's just…
I have the flu, so I should keep my distance.
Well, all right, anyway,
who are you exactly?
Hyeon-jun's girlfriend?
Oh, no. No, I'm not.
How do you know him then?
Answer carefully. I might report you to the police for trespassing, you know.
Uh, well…
So…
We like each other.
You two like each other, but aren't officially together?
So, you've got a thing going?
[chuckles] Yes, I guess so, ma'am.
But what are you doing here in this empty house without Hyeon-jun?
Oh, I've caught the flu,
and there's construction in my building, so he told me I could stay here.
And yet, he won't even let me set foot in the house.
I've heard a lot about you, Ms. Seong.
-He told you about me? -Yeah.
[scoffs]
I bet he bad-mouthed me for failing as a mother.
Oh, not at all.
He said that as a child, his dream was to be like you.
Hyeon-jun really said those exact words to you?
I can't wait for the shoot to be over with.
-Yeah, to not see his freaking face-- -[clears throat]
-Up for a game of jokgu today like usual? -Hey!
-I'm in. I've been waiting all morning. -Oh, yeah! Time for some jokgu.
-Come on, let's go. Let's go. -Jokgu?
-Wouldn't miss my daily victory over you. -Ten-to-one says I beat you.
What are you talking about? You never beat me…
-[crew chattering] -What's with everyone?
-He can't get up in the morning. -Hey, Gil-su.
-Can you go to the car now? I need you-- -Hyeon-jun, one moment. Hold on.
[blows]
[all chuckling]
Whoa. Oh, man.
-Hello. -Oh, yeah, hi.
-Hi. -See ya.
[chuckles]
-What's that? -Oh, this.
The script supervisor's parents grow cherry tomatoes.
She brought some for you since you're watching your diet.
She did?
-Yeah. -But why?
-Hey, see! -What?
You said the staff didn't like me. I guess you were wrong about that.
-What? -Was it a lot? Was it a lot?
-Come on. -Oh, give me a break.
Oh, you're so naive. Didn't you notice it earlier when we arrived?
They were bad-mouthing you, okay?
And just as you showed up, they started to scatter like freaking ants.
Come on, face it, if they actually liked you,
they would've been like, "Hyeon-jun, wanna play with us?"
They just hate your guts.
Hey, then why did one of them come up to me earlier and go,
"Hyeon-jun, let me get that loose thread?"
He started to laugh and held it up to me like so.
[chuckles]
He probably pulled the loose thread off because it was sticking out, like this.
Okay?
Can't you put two and two together?
Hey, then what about this?
This stuff?
Ah! She gave some to everyone on set, and it would've been weird to skip you,
so she just tossed some in for you as an extra.
Come on. Don't be ridiculous. An extra? Yeah, right.
Would you say the same thing about the thread, huh?
You're full of shit. Hey, give me that.
-Oh. -I'm eating all of these.
Why'd she give him that?
Makes no sense.
[crew member] I can't find the gaff tape.
Hey, how you doing?
Yeah, I mean, it was a good shot and everything.
[clears throat]
-Hey, let's go grab a coffee. -Yeah, coffee's good.
-You coming? -Hey, U-jin.
-Yes? -Let me ask you.
Earlier, it looked like you guys were talking about me.
-But when I came over, everyone took off. -Oh…
What'd I do to them? Did I do something wrong?
No, no.
Uh, the thing is…
-Yeah, we were talking about you. -You were?
-It was crazy. -That day, did you see Hyeon-jun?
-Yeah, we all saw him together. -Oh. Oh, right. Well…
Let go! Ow!
He just flew at the thug with a kick, and wow, I felt like Kang Pil-gu
-jumped right out of the dang screen! -Did that kick land though?
-It was spectacular. -It really landed? Wow.
And lately, he's been showing up to action training really diligently,
even with the injury he got because of me.
What? He got injured?
Yeah, when we filmed that factory scene, you know…
Listen up, everyone.
For today's shoot, I'll do every stunt myself.
The truth is, I was a bit injured that day and…
I was trying to push through it because I didn't want to inconvenience anyone.
But he found out I was hurt, and he filled in for me, and that's how he got hurt.
[all exclaim]
He kept it quiet so I wouldn't get in trouble.
-He covered for you? -I couldn't wait for the shoot to be over,
-but now… -Same, that man is just really amazing.
-[clears throat] -Up for a game of jokgu today, like usual?
-I'm in. I've been waiting all morning. -Oh, yeah! Time for some jokgu.
-Come on, let's go. Let's go. -[crew chattering]
Wow, can cherry tomatoes really be this red?
They look amazing. Delicious.
Really precious.
Savor them, come on.
-Don't just shove it all in. -I'm not eating this.
-[chuckles] -Oh! Hi, Ms. Oh!
-Hi, ma'am. -How are you doing?
Oh, yes. Ms. Oh, it's been a long time.
-True, it's been a while. -[chuckles]
Hyeon-jun, she and Ms. Seong have made up.
-[chuckles] -Oh…
What? No way.
You're kidding, right?
That day, they yanked each other's hair, ready to kill each other--
[whispers] Get out.
[chuckles] See you later.
Oh, yes, please, have a seat.
Wow.
Ae-suk showed up at my house, Hyeon-jun.
Oh, I see.
[sighs]
Mi-ran, I want to apologize.
I went too far, that much I know.
I hadn't acted in a long time and I was eager to do well,
and before I knew it, I hit you like that.
[sighs]
And what I regret the most,
is that I could tarnish my son's reputation like that.
Can you do this for my son?
Can you please forgive me just this once, Mi-ran.
Do you believe a single apology can patch up
a relationship that's already broken?
[sighs]
If you're that uncomfortable, I'll bow out right now.
So, we agreed to just work together.
[sighs]
Thank you for being so understanding, Ms. Oh.
I have to say though,
I think she really struggles with you.
Pardon?
Well, I can tell you're not exactly a sweet son.
[chuckles]
Well, I guess… boys will be boys.
-[chuckles] -Ae-suk went through a great deal.
Not every well-known actor has the kind of courage it takes
to have a child and raise it by herself.
Think about all the disrespect she must have faced back then.
No one has the right to point their finger at her,
not even her own child.
I'll head out.
Oh, okay.
[sighs]
Ah, that's a wrap! Yeah!
-[laughing] -Great job. Have a good one, guys.
-Great job. Nice work. -Oh, yeah, thanks.
Nice work, take care of yourselves. First round's on me!
-Yeah? -Wanna join us for jokgu
-if your ankle's okay now? -Jokgu?
-Uh-huh. -Me?
Yeah. If you don't have time, it's fine.
Oh, I do, I do! My ankle's fine now. It's totally fine.
-It's better? -Yeah.
-I have nothing after this, right? -Yeah, that's right.
Yeah? Nice, okay, all right. I'll go change. Be right back!
You too, Mr. Hwang.
[all cheering, chattering]
[rock music playing]
Yeah! [laughing]
Yeah, yeah!
No, I'm okay, I'm okay…
[chattering continues]
Get it, Hyeon-jun! Get it!
Oh, nice one!
I got it! Hold on.
Yeah!
[cheering, laughing]
In your face, you big mouth!
Boo-yeah! Whoo!
[exclaiming]
Ah, yeah!
[Jeong-sin] He said that as a child,
his dream was to be like you.
Hyeon-jun really said those exact words to you?
[chuckles] Yeah.
I don't really know, but it seems like Hyeon-jun, um…
really admired you when he was little.
Maybe that's when he first dreamed of becoming an actor?
[chuckles]
[chuckles] You're putting a flattering spin on it.
[sighs] But the truth is my son hates me.
I put him through a lot, both physically and emotionally.
[smacks lips] Even so, thanks to him,
I've been able to live a good, comfortable life.
Have you ever,
by any chance, thanked him for that?
Oh, of course, I'm very grateful.
But saying it out loud feels awkward, you know.
[chuckles] Honestly, I'm not great at saying thank you myself.
But I read in a book somewhere
that the least you can do to repay someone
who contributes to your happiness and your peace is…
to show your gratitude.
Hyeon-jun, I'd like…
to thank you.
Thank you, Hyeon-jun.
Hyeon-jun, thank you.
Hyeon-jun, thanks a lot for everything.
Hyeon-jun.
Thanks a lot, Hyeon-jun.
Thank you. Thanks…
Thank you, Son.
Thank you, my son.
Okay, that's good. That's good.
Oh, wait.
Okay, okay.
Thank you, Son. Thanks, Hyeon-jun.
[chuckles]
-All right, see you all later. -Thank you for the game!
[groans] Whoa.
If tomorrow goes like this, we might actually stay on schedule.
-Oh, Hyeon-jun, excellent teamwork today. -Oh, come on. Well done. Nice work today.
-You were so cool earlier. -Thanks, I had fun.
-Thanks. Great job today, yeah. -Good job.
-You too, thank you. -Thanks, bye.
-Thanks, well done. -[chuckles]
Look at you. What kind of actor puts more energy into jokgu than acting?
What are you talking about? I gave my all to both.
[scoffs] So, going to Ms. Wi's place again?
Yeah, I should.
-[phone buzzes] -Wait, Ms. Wi's place?
They've already gotten that close? When did that happen?
-Shh! Come on, man. -When, huh?
[Jeong-sin] I'm feeling a lot better, so I'm back home now.
You can go back to your place now too.
Thanks to you, I got to rest comfortably in such a nice place.
[both chuckle]
Oh.
[water boiling]
[gasps softly]
-Hey, Mom, you're here. -[gasps] Oh, my. You're just getting in?
[chuckles] This morning,
I found some really fresh baby octopus at the market, so I made yeonpotang.
Well, you like that dish, right?
Um…
Do I like baby octopus? [chuckles]
Uh, baby octopus…
Sure, I like it. No, I mean, I do.
Yeah, I like it. I like it, hmm.
Hyeon-jun, listen.
-I want to thank you. -[gasps softly]
I know you've been through a lot.
You worked so hard to build your own life, and because of that,
I was able to live a good one too. It's not like I don't know that.
But once you'd made a name for yourself,
doing well and settling into your life,
I just wanted to forget everything.
I didn't want to think about those miserable old days anymore.
I guess that's why…
I've been so bad at showing my thanks…
Jun.
[sniffling]
Thank-- Thank you so much.
And I'm sorry.
So, I've been thinking really hard.
And… this is the only thing I can actually do for you.
So every day I'll come,
and prepare you nice dinners.
[sighs] Oh, come on.
What do you mean you haven't done anything for me?
You've done so much.
So don't think like that please, hmm?
And you don't have to come every day.
Okay?
It's really not necessary.
Let's eat now.
But you really don't need to do this every day.
I'm here.
Yeah, but coming here at this hour… Did something happen?
You said I should reach out if I ever needed your help.
If you ever need my help with anything, feel free to get in touch.
[sighs]
Oh, that. Why?
What do you need my help with?
Well, you owe me an article, remember?
Really? I owe you an article?
When we chased Mr. Yoon Jung-ho all the way to Gangneung,
you promised you'd write any article I asked for, without exceptions.
Just once, you'll write the article that I want.
I don't normally accept article requests,
but if the facts are undeniable, and it's worthy of being written about,
-I'll agree. -All right.
You owe me one article, don't forget about it.
Oh! Oh, yeah, I remember.
Although, you're actually going to use that?
Yeah, you bet.
I'm asking you for a big favor today.
I'm still owed one article, so I'm cashing that in.
And you gave me your business card that night out of guilt,
well now, I'll take you up on that one too.
I'm going to use up everything.
[chuckles] So, what's the favor?
Chairman Lee Dae-ho.
Let's take that bastard down.
We'll do it together.
[reporter] YTM News Star Interview.
We have actors Lim Hyeon-jun and Gwon Se-na
from Good Detective Kang Pil-gu with us today.
-It's great to have you both here. -Yes, hello.
I'm Lim Hyeon-jun, and I play Kang Pil-gu in Good Detective Kang Pil-gu.
Hello, I'm Wi Jeong-sin
from Sports Eunseong.
I know we're here to promote the show,
and I'm sorry to bring this up in a setting like this,
but I've invited someone who can explain things in more detail
so we can shed light on what really happened.
I'm here today to expose the truth.
The ugly truth behind certain circles
in politics and business.
This case traces back to the death of an assemblyman's aide seven years ago.
[upbeat K-pop music playing]
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO FOR HER APPEARANCE
[Hyeon-jun] Chairman Lee Dae-ho.
Let's take that bastard down.
We'll do it together.
Goddamn it!
-[laughing] -[realtor] You must be strapped for cash.
You got that right. Here you go.
He sold his building and his car
and now he's paying the penalty for pulling his ads.
[Jeong-sin] If we let things go on like this,
all the misunderstandings about Hyeon-jun are going to be treated as fact.
I'll do the assignment.
[Hyeon-jun] If I beg you really hard not to go,
would you still go?
Yes.