I'll bring you the menu.
Oh, thank you.
-Good work, everyone! -Thank you!
-Thank you!
Good work today. See you next week!
Do you think they met up?
It's only my sister's blind date, but I'm nervous myself.
I hope it works out, don't you agree, brother-in-law?
Right.
By the way,
your sister's got a strong heart and mindset, right?
The war between Ukraine and Russia,
and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The scariest thing about all this
is how part of the world has become desensitized to such wars.
No one realizes that the once-manageable world order
is now falling apart.
That's why, at one point,
people said a third world war might break out.
Excuse me.
I heard you were a flight attendant.
I didn't expect you to be so interested in global affairs.
A flight attendant?
You mean like a stewardess?
I'm sorry, but aren't you a detective?
A detective? Me?
I'm a Grade 8 civil servant working at the City Hall.
Aren't you a flight attendant for Asia Airlines?
Me?
Unbelievable.
This woman has no concept of time.
Seriously, how can a reporter not show up on time to an appointment?
How does she even manage to do her job?
One's first impression is key to a blind date.
Just look at the time!
It's so obvious why she's still single.
That punk didn't even bother to tell me her name or number,
so now what?
Am I supposed to leave if she doesn't come?
Jeez.
Tell the blind date guy that I'm running late because of traffic.
-You still haven't met up? -You should've given me his number!
I went into the wrong room and ended up talking to a random guy!
Just hang up!
Gosh, he's so useless.
Today's off to a rocky start.
What's going on? They haven't met up yet?
Seon-u, can you call your brother
and tell him my sister's stuck in traffic, so she'll be 30 minutes late?
Sure.
What did you mean when you said my sister might be surprised?
Oh, the thing is…
There's something I didn't tell you about my brother.
What?
Wow, that's the most cliché excuse ever!
Seriously? She's stuck in traffic?
"Stuck in traffic"?
Oh, man.
Yes?
Why are you here?
Did I walk into the wrong room again?
He looks like my bro Pil-gu. Lim Hyeon-jun, that is.
Lim Hyeon-jun.
Hello?
Don't you know me?
You are…
You look familiar, but…
Do I know you?
She went to Hankuk University and works as a reporter.
What the heck?
Are you okay?
So are you saying
that your older brother is Lim Hyeon-jun,
and the guy who's on a blind date with my sister right now
is Kang Pil-gu?
Good Detective Kang Pil-gu?
I wasn't exactly lying when I told you he was a detective.
Oh, this is bad.
Why?
Gosh,
what a small world we live in.
I agree.
Would you like to order?
Yes, well,
-it's time to eat anyway-- -I'd like an iced Americano.
I'll have the same.
Sure.
Given the circumstances,
I figured you wouldn't be in the mood to eat.
Yes, I appreciate how you picked up on that quickly.
I have a friend who goes to med school.
It's his brother. He's a detective.
I heard you were a detective.
Kang Pil-gu is a detective.
He's my alternate persona.
Will you write an article about this too?
"Meeting Actor Lim Hyeon-jun on a Blind Date"?
I'm not petty enough to write something like that.
I don't quite agree.
You went as far as to comb through my social media
and dig up a situationship from three years ago.
I'd say that's pretty darn petty.
Well,
I was blinded by revenge back then.
Thank you for admitting that so quickly.
Anyway,
are your younger brother and mine friends, then?
Is your brother a med student too?
No. He's a theater and film major.
Theater and film?
If he finds out we met at an acting school…
My bro Pil-gu will pass out.
What a cruel twist of fate.
What's wrong with my brother being a theater and film major?
Nothing.
But it's wrong that my brother is hanging out with yours.
You seem upset that your med-student brother is friends
with a free spirit like my brother.
You seem defensive because your brother isn't very smart,
but I didn't mean it that way.
In any case, it's ridiculous how we met,
and it's even weirder to call this fate.
"Fate"?
I think it'd be best that we part ways now.
I think so too.
Hey, I'm heading out first.
EPISODE 4
Come on, does she not have an umbrella?
Whatever, it's not my problem.
Oh, boy. She's getting soaked.
And that dress looks new.
Seriously, why isn't she taking a taxi?
Yes, there we go.
Go ahead and buy it.
PRICE 19,900 WON
Is she not going to buy it?
It probably doesn't even cost that much. Just buy it already!
Thank you.
Why is she running like that when she only just had her surgery?
Her stomach must still hurt.
Fine, I'll give her a ride.
Jeez.
Are you back?
-Why? -What?
Trust you completely?
Jeong-sin, please calm down!
I swear, I didn't know his brother was Pil-gu!
Exchanging photos or numbers would've given him away on social media.
Seon-u said it'd take away the excitement before the date.
I didn't realize he was trying to hide his identity.
How did the blind date go anyway?
How do you think it went?
Well, you showed up looking your absolute best.
-Did Pil-gu fall in love at first sight-- -What?
I mean, you wrote nice articles about him recently,
and my bro Pil-gu saved your life.
That's why I asked.
Wait, why are you a mess?
My bro Pil-gu didn't even offer you a ride home in this rain?
Why would he offer me a ride?
What a shame.
I could've been his brother-in-law.
"Brother-in-law"?
Get over here.
Brother-in-law, my ass!
Stop hitting me! I was just trying to help!
I didn't know you and my friend's sister already knew each other.
No.
No, let's not talk about that.
Tell me where you met that friend of yours, Hong-sin.
-Why do you ask? -I asked where you met him.
You already know the answer.
So you seriously want to be an actor?
Have you lost your mind?
I held back so I wouldn't seem like I was fishing for credit,
but I even picked up delivery and warehouse jobs on weekends
while working at the print shop.
All because I was afraid my smart brother couldn't afford med school!
I bent over backwards so you wouldn't feel small!
Do you know that?
Yeah, I do.
I know you paid for the expensive academy despite our family's situation,
and that you bought me nice things
so I wouldn't feel small around my friends.
Thanks to you taking on a father's role,
I grew up wanting for nothing.
You know all that,
yet you lied to Mom and me and took a break from school?
I'm sorry for lying to you.
But I really want to be an actor, Hyeon-jun.
Do I make acting look easy to you?
Do you know how many celebrity family members
tried to debut after gaining attention, only to fail?
I have no intention of relying on you!
Besides, it's not like our family ties are something we can brag about.
Having different fathers isn't something to be proud of.
Hey, you punk!
Lim Seon-u!
Enjoy your lunch!
SPORTS EUNSEONG
You're not having lunch?
I'll skip it today.
Okay.
Wait for me!
Right, bro.
Did you hear back from that American agency?
They're so slow that they haven't even read my email yet.
All big-name companies are like that.
Oh, right.
Did you read the article Ms. Wi wrote?
All those articles about that old dating rumor
and your unmannerly travel behavior got totally buried by it.
Really?
About that reporter.
There's something different about her articles now.
She connects your drama character with your real self
and writes with such depth.
I think we should treat her to a meal.
Don't be ridiculous.
It really is a small world.
-What? Why? -It's nothing.
In any case, we're getting tons of calls from advertisers!
Jeez.
First, she tries to bury me, then she saves me.
She has a knack for creating a problem, then solving it.
-Treat her to a meal if you have time. -Okay.
By the way, bro,
there will be tons of reporters at today's ramyeon promotion.
You won't kick Ms. Wi out of the event, will you?
Hey, I'm not irrational.
Why do you still have your clothes on? Aren't you getting the massage?
Oh, I'm out of shape right now.
I'm too embarrassed.
Hello.
My hair is so damaged.
Hey.
What about Director Shin Gwang-su?
He's a total sociopath.
I worked with him when I was a rookie.
He teaches you the true meaning of verbal abuse.
Then what about Director Cha Dong-man?
-The one who did The Villain's Equation? -Yeah.
You haven't watched it, have you? The directing was a mess!
Then who will you work with?
We have to get ready for filming now!
Don't get worked up. You'll end up with wrinkles.
Getting wrinkles isn't the problem right now!
The broadcasting station will think I'm a liar!
Hey, let's calm down.
Mr. Lim, there's a great article about you right now.
We should release the program schedule
when your public image is at its peak.
We'd like to finish up here, please.
I'll admit it's a well-written article.
It really is.
"GOOD DETECTIVE" LIM HYEON-JUN SHINES OFF-SCREEN FOR GOOD DEED
SPORTS EUNSEONG WI JEONG-SIN
What?
She used to be a political reporter?
[SPECIAL REPORT] SERIA, A CITY IN RUINS, STILL CRIES OUT
What?
She's even been to a war zone?
What's wrong with me?
What was I just thinking about?
Hey, get it together! She works at a hostess bar!
-Su-ji! -Yes?
I need you to swear at me so I can come to my senses.
I don't wish to hurt you or anyone.
Okay, then I need some mental training.
Play a good meditation video.
Your mind feels at ease.
"GOOD DETECTIVE" LIM HYEON-JUN SHINES OFF-SCREEN FOR GOOD DEED
Your article on Lim Hyeon-jun didn't make the front page,
but well done.
Thank you.
I'll work on getting you back to the political desk,
so keep up the good work.
-I will. -Any thoughts on staying here?
-Not at all. -Fine, I was just asking.
When you were covering Lim Hyeon-jun at the hospital,
did you see any women visiting him?
No, I didn't.
Really? Let's head to the meeting then.
Here, pass this around.
A variety program recently aired a special segment on past sex icons.
It received good response,
so I put together a feature on the '70s and '80s erotic film actors.
There we go.
I narrowed it down to the top three.
This one's very famous, The Debauched Woman.
I still look good.
Wait.
What is it?
She looks like Lim Hyeon-jun's mother.
-I think I saw her in his hospital room. -It can't be.
Now that you mention it, they do resemble each other.
Look at their eyes and how they smile.
-I see the resemblance. -I think you're right.
-They do look alike. -You have a good eye.
-They look alike, right? -The resemblance is there.
Do you think that's her, or do you know for sure?
I want a straight answer.
I can't be sure with just this one photo.
I'd have to look into it.
THE SCENT OF THE MIRROR
Lim Hyeon-jun.
There's hardly any information about his private life.
But if his mother used to be an erotic film actress back in the day,
that's big news.
-Look into it. -Pardon me?
Plan out an investigative feature that exposes celebrity secrets.
Right, will do.
Next.
SPORTS EUNSEONG
Chief!
What is it? Do you have something to say?
I think we're bothering Lim Hyeon-jun too much with his private life.
Do you have a grudge against him?
What if I do? Does that change anything?
Is there really something going on?
Did you two
date or something?
Is that the extent of your imagination as a reporter?
I'm covering an event Lim Hyeon-jun's doing today.
Don't go, then.
Running into him after the article's out won't do you any good.
But…
I heard my outdoor clothing advertisement went to another actor.
Who is it?
Byeon Woo-seok.
That's why I need to do a luxury brand or suit commercial,
not just shooting hearts in a ramyeon commercial.
Come on, don't say that.
It was supposed to be a one-off, six-month contract,
but they made it long-term and even raised the modeling fee.
You should be thanking the advertiser.
I'm the one modeling for them, so the advertiser should be thanking me.
They invited a ton of reporters.
I was worried there wouldn't be many.
Why would you worry about that?
Let's get going.
PERSONNEL FILE ENTERTAINMENT DESK, WI JEONG-SIN
WI JEONG-SIN, SPORTS EUNSEONG
-Hello, sir. -Hello, sir.
-Hello. -How are you, sir?
Hello.
Yes, hello.
What the heck?
-My lady, you shouldn't be doing this. -No, it's not what you think.
You feel so soft, my lady.
What is she watching?
No, it's not like that.
This is…
What brings you here?
You dropped this in the airport when you rushed out.
I see.
Thank you.
But how did you…
Did you use my press card to track me down?
Actually,
I work here too.
I recently joined Sports Eunseong as the new president.
I'm Lee Jae-hyeong.
Then…
Do you run a conglomerate?
That would've been more dramatic,
but my brother's the one who runs it.
I'm just a salaried president, someone who could get fired any day.
Oh, I see.
Wow, I can't believe we're meeting like this again.
Who knew this could happen in real life? This is pretty cool.
I know, right?
By the way,
why were you watching that movie back there?
It was for a feature article.
The theme is something like erotic film actors of the past.
I see.
Oh, right.
How's your injury from back at the airport?
I'm perfectly fine now, thanks to you.
Well, it looks like I'll be seeing you around a lot.
SEONG AE-SUK, THE MYSTERIOUS ACTRESS AND THE THREE SHADOWS SHE LEFT BEHIND
"THE GODMOTHER," MOTHERLY LOVE OR A BUSINESS TRANSACTION?
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FEMALE CHARACTER
THE SCENT OF THE MIRROR
ACTOR LIM HYEON-JUN REVEALED AS SON OF '70S SEX ICON, SEONG AE-SUK
Lim Hyeon-jun's ramyeon promotion event starts at 7 p.m.,
and the press conference is at 8 p.m., right?
I'll release the article at 7:50 p.m., right before the press conference.
We can't give him time to prepare a response.
Why do you look so uneasy?
Chief.
Shouldn't we confirm the facts with his agency first?
-I already did. -So it's true?
Yes.
I don't think King's Back Entertainment will hold back.
Will your connection with Mr. Hwang be okay?
Lim Hyeon-jun
boosted his public image and got plenty of commercial offers
after carrying you on his back following his suicide attempt.
So what if his mom is an erotic film actress?
Is he some idol singer with a huge fandom,
or a golden child who goes to Hankuk University?
No, he's the rough and righteous Detective Kang Pil-gu.
He stepped up as the head of the family and got them back on their feet,
like any average Korean man would do.
What does he stand to lose?
Probably nothing,
but his family's probably in for some rough times.
Don't waste time worrying about that, and focus on your job.
Right.
Change Lim Hyeon-jun's photo to one that makes him look pathetic.
THE MISHIK ARTISAN RAMYEON
-Hello. -Hello.
Wow, look at all these people.
Is she not here?
-What? Who? -What?
Never mind. Where's the waiting room?
-Over there. -It's over there.
Thanks.
-You're all done. -Thank you.
-Great job. -Thank you.
So how do you feel?
You don't look so good.
Want an herbal calming pill?
-Okay. -Good.
-Don't be so nervous, all right? -I'm not nervous at all.
Mr. Lim, please stand by.
Okay, thank you.
-You've got this! -Right.
Let's give a big hand to Actor Lim Hyeon-jun,
the face of Artisan Ramyeon!
Thank you.
Oh, you're still here.
Yes.
Why the long face?
You look upset.
Did you do something bad?
No, I didn't!
Would you like to join me for dinner if you haven't eaten yet?
Why do you keep checking your watch?
-Do I? -You check your watch, then sigh.
You've been doing that nonstop.
Are you really that bored with me?
No, it's not like that.
My article's about to be published soon.
Is it an exclusive?
Most likely, yes.
-Then it'll probably cause a stir. -Yes.
The world is a mess,
and I bet Lim Hyeon-jun will be too.
He's an actor, right?
Yes.
My mother's actually a pretty famous actress herself.
There used to be a nasty reporter who kept writing
aggressive articles about my mother.
I used to hate that reporter, you know.
Then, I got an opportunity to talk to that reporter in private.
And they turned out to be a very good-natured person.
That's when I realized…
"My mother was just doing her job,
just as the reporter was doing theirs."
All I'm saying is that you were just doing your job.
So don't be too hard on yourself.
Mr. Lee, you're a very good person.
It's like the first day we met.
It's as if you decided
that you'd always be a good person to me,
no matter what.
Thank you.
I'll get going now. Thank you for the dinner.
Of course.
Hello, is this King's Back Entertainment?
This is Wi Jeong-sin from Sports Eunseong.
Could I get Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun's contact information?
Mr. Hwang isn't answering.
I'm asking because this is urgent.
I need to tell him something. In just a few minutes…
I understand.
PUBLISH REQUEST
APPROVED
We kindly ask everyone to remain quiet.
We will now begin the press conference.
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun, please proceed to the table.
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
Yes, the reporter over there.
Season five of Good Detective Kang Pil-gu is set to be produced.
Has this been confirmed?
I'm here to introduce Artisan Ramyeon,
so I'd appreciate it if you could hold off on any questions about Kang Pil-gu.
The next reporter, please.
Do you have any special tips on how to enjoy ramyeon?
I'd say just follow the instructions on the back of the package.
It tastes best that way.
There's a reason for those instructions.
The reporter in the front.
I'm Park Seung-won from Sunday Sports.
Mr. Lim, did you see the article that just came out?
It says your mother is Seong Ae-suk, an erotic film actress from the '70s.
Did you plan on revealing that your mother was an erotic film actress?
Do you still keep in touch with Ms. Seong?
Are you denying that your mother was in erotic films?
How long have you known that Ms. Seong was in erotic films?
Hyeon-jun!
-What's wrong? -Sir!
-Hey, call 119! -Right.
-Gil-su. -Yeah?
Don't call 119.
Damn it.
Stay with me now.
Come on, help me massage his arms.
Did you plan on revealing that your mother
-was an erotic film actress? -Is Ms. Seong your biological mother?
Tell us your thoughts on Ms. Seong's past…
Do you admit that your mother was an erotic actress?
Are you proud of your mother?
What is it? What's wrong?
-Mr. Hwang. -Yes?
Where's that hospital you mentioned?
I need to pay a visit.
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun?
-Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun! -Yes?
Please head up to the doctor's office.
Okay.
Your anxiety score is twice that of a normal person and…
I have a panic disorder, right?
Panic disorder isn't diagnosed after just one panic attack.
This must have affected your daily life.
You said your heart raced,
-and you had trouble breathing? -Yes.
I almost died.
I couldn't breathe at all,
so I really thought I was going to die.
I was lucky this time because there were people around me.
Had I been alone, I would've died for sure.
Doctor.
If something like this happens again,
I could really die, right?
No. You won't die from a panic disorder.
Technically, it just feels like you can't breathe.
But in reality, you actually can.
How many hours do you sleep a day?
Well…
-About three or four hours. -The quality of sleep you get
-also affects panic attacks-- -Excuse me, Doctor.
Could this all be due to past trauma?
I went to a restaurant a few days ago…
PLEASE SAVE ME!
…and a knife attack incident occurred there.
But everyone was just looking at me.
I mean, I'm not really Kang Pil-gu. I'm Lim Hyeon-jun.
-How could I face someone with a knife-- -Mr. Lim?
-Yes? -Talking about the past
won't help manage your panic disorder right now.
And psychiatric treatment isn't something that works overnight.
I'm sorry, but can you finish your story at our next consultation?
At our next consultation?
So…
is that it for today?
Yes, your time is up.
How'd it go?
What kind of doctor is that?
I mean, shouldn't a psychiatrist
really look into their patient's mind and observe them carefully?
Was she really that bad?
She was awful! I need to see someone else.
Maybe she didn't recognize me.
Anyway,
that reporter, Wi Jeong-sin…
Where is she right now?
The thing is…
Mr. Lee, you're a very good person.
It's as if you decided
that you'd always be a good person to me,
no matter what.
Hey, you.
Get in.
Are you some kind of erotic film maniac?
How did you recognize my mom immediately?
I saw her in a photo while working on a feature
about erotic film actors.
Fine. That's good and all,
but shouldn't you have apologized by now if you had any conscience at all?
You see…
Shouldn't we confirm the facts with his agency first?
I already did.
You're not here for an apology. You're here to be mad at me.
Wow.
I knew you were cruel, but it's still shocking.
How could you go after my family and still have such nerve?
Don't reporters have parents or siblings?
Reporters aren't some PR staff who only write to your liking.
It was an article anyone else would've written at any time.
It's best to acknowledge it and be upfront about it.
Don't pretend like you care.
But…
why is it even something to hide?
Are you that ashamed of your own mother?
I mean, it's 2025.
It's an era where people support single moms by choice and gay marriage.
People are more open-minded than you think.
-You're so outdated. -What? Outdated?
I don't get you.
Right, I guess that's why you're so good at leading a double life.
After all, no job is considered inferior these days,
so it's only natural that people in your line of work are supported.
What do you mean by "your line of work"?
Don't you remember me?
Not from the red carpet.
Not from the airport.
Did we run into each other somewhere else too?
At the hostess bar.
In the restroom.
I'm really sorry, but I'm going to have to step on you.
My leg! Watch my neck!
Then you're…
You're the man from the restroom?
Now do you remember?
That's right. It was me.
I'm really sorry about that night.
I owe you an apology. I'm really sorry.
Are you really a reporter?
-Look here. -Goodness.
Do you know what happens if you impersonate a reporter?
Excuse me?
There's no way this woman is a reporter.
Wait.
Did you think I was one of the hostesses there?
Jeez.
Are you saying you were dressed like that
to do some undercover reporting or something like that?
What if I was?
I'm the one who's pissed off, so why is she the one getting mad?
Unbelievable.
But…
why is it even something to hide?
Are you that ashamed of your own mother?
Man, today was so…
Right.
Wow, I got two responses already.
MAYBE NEXT TIME
Oh, well.
You can't expect to make it on the first try.
All right, next.
YOU DID NOT GET THE ROLE
It's me, Se-na. Are you feeling better now?
IT'S ME, SE-NA. ARE YOU FEELING BETTER NOW?
I mean, it's 2025.
It's an era where people support single moms by choice and gay marriage.
People are more open-minded than you think.
It's best to acknowledge it and be upfront about it.
"RETIRED ACTRESS SEONG AE-SUK BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT, THANKS TO HER SON"
Why is this even something to hide?
Are you that ashamed of your own mother?
Jun!
-Jun! -Hey.
It's too early for this.
I'm so tired.
It's like I ran off in the middle of the night.
What's all that?
I'll be in the US for the time being.
Everyone is giving me shit, saying I'm ruining your future.
What did I even do?
Forget it.
Everyone already knows, so just stay in Korea.
Fine.
I guess I have no choice but to do what you tell me.
That reporter who wrote about me, what's her deal with you?
Seon-u told me that wench was the one
who wrote about the sushi incident and dating rumors.
That's enough. Don't call her a wench.
Reporters don't have to act like PR and write only nice things about me.
She actually wrote a nice article about him
when he was in the hospital.
She'd better stay out of my way, or else I'll beat her to a pulp!
You don't have to living in hiding anymore thanks to that article.
You should be thanking her, if anything.
Are you siding with that reporter right now?
Why would I take that woman's side?
By the way, aren't those yours?
Oh, these?
I'm here to live with you.
-To live with me? -Yes.
Why?
You took the wrong dose of your meds and wound up in the hopsital.
Someone needs to keep an eye on you.
Jeez, I can take care of myself!
No.
Have Seon-u stay with you for at least a month.
If something like that happens again,
you'll send me to an early grave.
Come on, Hyeon-jun. I won't get in your way.
Fine.
But just for a month.
You can use the room at the end, so go unpack your stuff.
Okay.
I need to know something.
Who's the father?
Your father's dead.
Not Seon-u's dad.
I'm not talking about my stepfather. Who's my real father?
I told you your father is dead too.
They say you retired after having a child with a conglomerate family,
and that I'm the child.
Do you think I would've left him if that were true?
I'd have taken his money somehow and spared you two all that suffering.
Fine. That's good and all,
but shouldn't you have apologized by now if you had any conscience at all?
Whatever.
This is Wi Jeong-sin speaking.
Yes.
Wait, who?
How long are you going to keep at this?
I'm not close to being done.
Move out of the way.
I'll keep it a secret from Mom for the time being,
so go back to school next semester.
Can I try for a year before I go back?
Let it go.
I know better than anyone how hard you studied.
But you want to pretend none of it happened to take a risk.
I can't support that.
Just go back to school after the break.
At least give me some time to think about it.
Fine, then.
By the way, don't you want to meet up with that reporter again?
She's actually your type.
She's smart, intellectual, and self-sufficient.
-Jeez. -Aren't her looks your type too?
What? Why would I like that type?
Gosh, what do you even know about my type?
Are you okay?
MESSAGES
You should've been more careful.
Get some rest, okay?
Oh, jeez.
Nothing's going my way.
Is this my sign to go see a fortune teller?
THE CARD OF DESTINY
An online tarot card reading?
This is available online now?
OK-JI
Hello. I'm your tarot consultant, Ok-ji.
Oh, right.
Hello.
What would you like to know?
I've been on a bad luck streak lately.
When do you think things will get better?
You're asking with regard to people and work, right?
-Yes, that's right. -Do you see the tarot cards at the bottom?
-I do. -Choose nine cards in total.
Do you see the card with the men beating each other with sticks?
This represents your current situation.
In other words, a dogfight.
There are endless fights breaking out, both internally and externally.
-You're absolutely right. -The second card is
three months in the future.
Just like the swords piercing the heart and leaving holes,
you'll also experience a heartache, with holes in your own heart.
Right, holes.
What should I do, then?
Based on the last card,
instead of being considerate,
it might be best to act in your self-interest.
Also, do you have lower back pain?
Yes, how did you know?
People who pull the Ten of Swords usually have lower back pain.
Man, it's like you're psychic!
I'm not a psychic.
In any case, the cards tell me
that these messy situations are likely to continue for the time being.
I have one more thing I'd like to ask.
The work I do is going really well these days,
but to be honest, I want to try something different.
My current work doesn't seem to offer any growth,
and I feel like I'm being complacent.
Do you think
it'd be okay for me to start something new?
Right now, I think it's best
that you continue what you're doing, rather than trying something new.
Don't let greed take over.
The cards tell me
that if you succeed in what you're doing now,
it'll lead to better opportunities.
What do you know?
Meet me at Rozan Cafe at 8 o'clock.
Rozan Cafe at 8 o'clock?
-You really don't want to do that movie? -I told you no!
-Just because Se-na's in it? -I'm not doing it!
You'll have to do Kang Pil-gu, then.
Do what? They haven't even found a new director.
Speaking of which,
let's meet the director first.
Which director?
If I tell you, the first thing you'll do is refuse!
Just meet the director and talk, okay?
I'm going crazy being the middleman!
Damn it.
You always bring me here when you want something out of me.
Don't let greed take over.
"Right now, I think it's best
that you continue what you're doing, rather than trying something new."
That's what the cards say.
I was determined not to do it, no matter what.
But I'll do it for you.
Okay, fine. Let's do that for now and…
What did you say?
You'll do it?
I said I will.
You're serious, right?
Hold on, I need to record this.
I'm recording this.
-Go ahead! -Yeah?
-Go right on ahead! -Look, I pressed the button.
Will you really do Kang Pil-gu?
I, Lim Hyeon-jun, swear to perform
in season five of Kang Pil-gu, no matter what!
Okay!
Happy now?
Are you Bahn Soo-jung?
How do you know me?
Thank you for coming.
But what made you contact me?
You seemed like the type of person who keeps promises.
Call this number.
Your 12-year-old sister who's been bedridden with a rare illness.
There must be a way for you to take care of her
without having to work here.
Thanks to you,
my sister is receiving treatment now.
-So you don't work there anymore, right? -Yes.
Anyway, why did you want to see me?
I'm just too scared
to keep this to myself.
About that video I handed over to you…
The script is amazing as usual.
Mr. Bak is truly impressive.
-The big plot twist here -Yeah?
is how the good detective Kang Pil-gu
-turns into a corrupt one. -That's right.
You have no idea how grateful we are that you made this decision.
You basically saved all of us!
Who will give him a role in a melodrama or rom-com at his age?
He's stuck with Kang Pil-gu.
Don't mention it.
I should be thanking you.
No, not at all!
Anyway, is the director not coming?
Mr. Bak isn't here yet, either.
Oh, they'll arrive together.
-Right. -Yes.
-Together? -Yes.
Now I'm dying to know who it is. Just tell me already.
Jeez.
Come on, Mr. Hwang.
Hello!
Hey.
-Come on in. -Hey, Mr. Bak.
Where's the director? I thought you were coming together.
You haven't told him yet?
Tell me what?
What's going on? What's with the sudden mood change?
Could it be…
Don't tell me he…
Tell me I'm wrong.
Mr. Bak said he'll do it.
He'll do it?
Do what?
Directing.
For this season of Kang Pil-gu,
we decided that Mr. Bak could write and direct it.
You…
You're going to direct it?
I'll do my best, Mr. Lim!
Take it quickly.
Toss it down.
Cut. Again.
Cut!
Ready. Action!
Cut. Ready. Action!
Cut! Don't stop.
Keep acting until I say cut.
It seems you didn't fully prepare for the character,
so we'll stop and reshoot this later.
It's not like you've worked with those directors either, Mr. Lim.
Action!
Had I known you were so bad at acting, I wouldn't have persuaded you.
I hope…
we never see each other again, you little shit!
About that video I handed over to you…
There was one more person who wasn't in it.
Someone really famous.
Gwon Se-na.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO FOR HER APPEARANCE
You said it's your first time at a baseball stadium, right?
-Let's watch together after the interview. -Okay.
How am I supposed to write the article if you only give me short answers?
I'm meeting Ms. Wi. Are you coming?
Today's shoot will finish before 6 p.m., right?
-It's 6 o'clock. -It's 6 o'clock?
How much further? How much longer?
Let's hurry up, okay?
It's been a while.
I know a place we can go.
It's dark and secluded.
Where…
Subtitle: Jenny Kim