[K-pop music playing]
[tense music playing]
You're going to like this offer.
I talked to them…
I said I'd just take half your pay, no big deal.
You said you'd do it if they offered you twice what I'm getting.
[suave funk music playing]
[giggles] Let's go.
[grunts]
Hi, I'm Gwon Se-na.
Glad to be joining Good Detective's new season.
Can't wait to begin.
-Wow! [chuckles] -[Se-na chuckles]
[Soo-jung] Remember that video I sent you…
There is somebody who doesn't appear in the video.
It's someone very famous.
Gwon Se-na.
[mysterious music playing]
I know something which I'm… I'm too afraid to keep to myself.
POSSIBLE 3RD-PARTY INVOLVEMENT?
[Ji-sun] Hey, are you okay? Are you having a panic attack again?
EPISODE 5
-Try to breathe out, exhale. Breathe out. -No. It's not that.
[exhales]
I just said it's not that!
No, I can't breathe.
I'm just so freakin' angry I can't catch my breath.
I'm suffocating on my rage! Ugh!
[seethes]
About Se-na, I just found out too.
[seethes] You really didn't know?
Of course I didn't know what was going on.
What'd be the point of lying to you? You'd tear me apart!
But how could you not have known?
We passed on the movie, so they kept it quiet.
I guess they were afraid this one might fall through too.
-I don't believe this! Shit. -Ah, okay, okay. Hey, just hear me out.
[breathing heavily]
[clicks tongue] Well, I'm sorry.
But I can't work with Ms. Gwon Se-na.
I won't do it.
-[sighs] -Because of our romantic history.
[intriguing music playing]
You know we used to date, don't you?
-[gasps] -[sighs]
You didn't know?
Am I the only one?
I was really mean to him when we broke up,
so I can't blame him for still holding a grudge, you know…
I just wanna use this project to make things right.
You on my side, guys?
[sighs]
[actress groans]
Whatever.
[Jeong-sin exhales sharply]
In the story, Ju-ri and Hun-seok meet through a dating app.
Have you ever used one, or is that not your thing?
Do girls actually meet guys through those dating apps?
Or is it just fucking losers?
Ugh.
Ugh, I'm fucking exhausted!
Hey pass that, will you?
[comical music playing]
[sighs]
Aw, I'm so sorry.
I'm still so hungover.
Oh, geez. [groans]
[actress groans]
[inhales deeply]
-[bones crack] -[yawning]
I'm fucking tired.
Oh. My God, I'm really sorry.
I worked late last night and barely got any sleep. Sorry.
Sorry.
Oh, God.
Anyway,
-you mind getting me one too, please? -Sorry?
Ugh, this interview is really boring.
I think I need one of those to perk me up.
[chuckles, exclaims] Sorry! Sorry!
Hey, wait. Gimme my phone.
[chuckles]
-Feels good to get that out. -[sighs]
Make things right?
Between you and me?
How could you possibly think of doing this show in the first place?
Because you'd never turn your back on that role.
-Then what about that movie? -Honey, you turned it down first,
-so I followed your lead. -[scoffs, chuckles]
Oh, is that right? Nicely done.
Then I should drop Kang Pil-gu to do that movie instead.
Then I'd also do that movie.
What game are you playing right now?
I told you, Hyeon…
I regret what I did to you. Call this redemption.
Se-na, get over yourself.
How can we possibly act in the same show together?
[Se-na] How are we supposed to be in the same movie?
Uh, yeah, but I really need this role.
Do you want me gone from this industry for good? Is that what you want?
Mm-hmm.
I need you to disappear.
I was so mean, wasn't I? I was just so young.
Don't make excuses.
I was young back then too. I really needed that role.
I don't want to apologize or ask for forgiveness. Let it go.
It's been ages since I said those pitiful things out loud.
Why can't you just accept that?
Can't you think of it like we're meeting for the first time here?
As if none of that ever existed?
Like we're starting over.
[scoffs]
Do you think I've got amnesia?
[sighs]
Are you just getting to work now?
-Oh. -[chuckles]
-I'm coming from an interview. -Ah. I see.
So, how's the job going? All good?
Well, I'm still trying to adjust.
Hmm.
Oh, I heard you're covering the baseball game tomorrow.
The first pitch.
Oh, yes.
You wanna go together?
What?
Uh, did that come off…
too much like I was flirting?
U-Uh, no.
[chuckles] Don't put words in my mouth.
Actually, I kind of was.
[laughing]
Okay, what are you doing?
I wanna do that thing you said.
Just being determined to be a good person to you, for no reason at all.
Listen, um, you're a wonderful person, Mr. Lee.
You seemed like someone who had decided to be a good person to me
for no reason whatsoever.
[chuckles]
I've been thinking about what you said, and it really stayed with me.
Turns out I want to be that kind of person, not just in words.
[playful music playing]
If we bump into each other at the stadium tomorrow,
it would be really nice. Right?
-Uh… -[both chuckle]
-Should I give them a call now? -Mm-hmm.
-Okay then. See you tomorrow. -Okay.
-You're back late. -Oh. Traffic was awful.
What were you and Mr. Lee discussing?
Heard him say he'd see you tomorrow.
Do I have to answer that?
Do you have to answer what your boss asks you?
We were just talking…
about some personal stuff.
[Ji-sun] So, I did some digging…
[sighs]
Turns out Se-na even turned down other movies and cut her fee significantly
just to be in Good Detective.
Everyone's saying, "Why would Gwon Se-na settle for second lead?"
Literally everyone's saying she wants to make up with you and get back together.
-She said she regrets breaking up with me. -Huh?
-Wants to start again. Make things right. -Huh?
She's acting like she'd follow me to every show I take on.
So what are you going to do?
[comical music playing]
Hey, now's not the time to be talking about this.
Forget Se-na for a second.
Didn't we agree that we wouldn't work together
ever again as director and actor?
Oh, come on.
I get what you're worried about, but things are different now.
I don't have any say or control over these things anymore.
And besides, you said you didn't wanna do it 'cause of Se-na, not me.
Yeah, I'm glad you said that.
Then kick Gwon Se-na off the cast first,
and then come back and talk to me, Director, mmm?
Why on earth would I kick off an international star?
So how about this?
In the first episode, I get into a major accident while chasing the bad guy,
and a truck comes out of nowhere and hits me.
As a result… [grunts] …I get a crazy surgery and look totally different.
Then another actor can take over as Kang Pil-gu, seamless.
Ah, would you stop?
I'll gladly shoot that scene for old times' sake, but that's it.
[sighs]
Hey, sorry to interrupt,
but I really think you should hear this right now.
I, Lim Hyeon-jun, will agree to do…
-Damn you! -…Kang Pil-gu, Season 5, no matter what!
[exclaims]
[pants]
[wails]
[sighs]
[Ok-ji] Right now, the cards tell us it would be better
to keep doing what you're already doing rather than trying something new.
Like we're meeting for the first time here,
like we're starting over.
I, Lim Hyeon-jun, will agree to do Kang Pil-gu, Season 5, no matter what!
I swear!
[sighs]
[chuckles]
[whimsical romantic music playing]
[groans]
Ah. What was that? Ugh.
Why the hell did my mind suddenly jump to that? Damn it. Ugh.
Did you think that I was one of the escorts working there?
[comical music playing]
[clicks tongue]
[groans]
[clicks tongue] I do owe her an apology.
Ugh, man, I really hate feeling like this.
Hey, are you okay?
[grunts, clicks tongue]
-Hey, Mr. Hwang. -Yeah?
Can you apologize to someone on my behalf?
No. You can't delegate apologies or love.
[strains]
If Se-na appears in the new season, it's going to be a huge hit, right?
-Yeah, man, that's a no-brainer. -Mr. Hwang.
I'm dead serious about all of this.
If you ask me to play Kang Pil-gu again, I'm gonna look for a different agency.
This is really, really the last time ever.
What? That's not a no…
-So you're really gonna do it? -Yeah.
What about Gwon Se-na? You're okay to work with her?
No, I'm not okay with that.
But I guess I'll be fine,
'cause I'm a better person than she is.
Yeah, you made the right call!
I don't care if she wants to get back together with me.
I'm just going to focus on my role.
-Yeah! Focus on the role! -I'm being dead serious.
And on that note,
I have a few conditions.
-"Tions"? Plural? -Yeah.
-First one. -First one.
Absolutely no romantic storyline with Gwon Se-na whatsoever.
No physical contact whatsoever.
Secondly… [sniffs] Whoa.
Scenes with Gwon Se-na are capped at five per episode.
That's it. Just five.
Third one.
Set up and run Team B from the get-go,
and I'll be filming with the Team B director,
not Director Bak Byeong-gi.
Fourth one.
This season will be Lim Hyeon-jun's last on the show, marking the end of his run.
[upbeat music playing]
Here, drink up.
You've always wanted to try this.
-[exclaims] -[exclaims]
Those are my terms, okay?
He said if you accept every one of these terms,
-then he's in, he's in. -And what if we say no?
Then he won't accept. No chance.
How about we agree to his terms for now, and back out later?
-Mmm, good idea. -All right.
If you back out later, he's gone.
They agreed to the terms? Every one?
-What did Byeong-gi say? -[Ji-sun] Mr. Bak said…
Should I be calling him "Mr. Director" now?
Anyway, he agreed to everything.
At least he's not two-faced, you know, you got to give him that.
I think we can trust him.
Come on. He's changed a lot.
He's not that innocent fanatic who used to shoot indie films anymore.
Nowadays, he does private Pilates sessions,
goes out for brunch, and drinks 20,000-won cold brew coffee.
He's not the same Bak Byeong-gi that we used to know.
Oh, yeah? And you've got an expensive super car, don't you?
Boss around directors and production companies,
and eat salad with chicken breast instead of fried chicken these days.
Do you really think you're the same person as you were back in the day?
Ugh, yeah, okay, okay, whatever.
All right.
And about that blind date you asked for. You said no celebrities or reporters.
Actually, there's someone who'd be perfect for you.
What do you say? Should I set it up?
Blind date?
Sure, yeah. If this all goes well, I'll do it then.
Why'd you bug me about it then?
All right, man. See you at the ballpark later.
Hey, hold on. Wait a minute.
Who's covering my first pitch?
A sports reporter will do it, is that right?
Oh, I have another call. I'm getting another call right now.
I'll see you later. [mumbles]
[line disconnects]
[sighs]
[playful music playing]
-You're going on a blind date? -You scared me, what's wrong with you?
Ugh. Yeah, I'm going on a blind date.
Why, I liked that reporter though.
Hey, if you like her so much, then why don't you just date her?
You've never even met her, so…
I have, when I was at Hong-sin's place.
She really cares about her job. I liked that.
[sighs] Do you still hang out with that guy?
Do I really need your permission to see my friend now?
And hey,
I'm saying this because I genuinely care.
Meet someone who likes you for you.
Someone who doesn't see the actor Lim Hyeon-jun.
[sighs softly]
[sighs]
Finding someone like that won't be easy with your taste in women.
What… What's wrong with my taste, hmm?
[upbeat funk music playing]
[Ji-sun singing]
[exclaims, grunts]
Hey, wait, why are you so excited?
Come on. Of course, I'm excited.
First time here in ages. Been too busy looking after you.
Looking after me? What am I, your mother-in-law?
You're worse than mother-in-law.
Do you think I can get players' autographs later?
-Ugh, yeah, sure. Keep it quick. -[exclaims]
-It'll be awkward waiting alone. -Okay. Come on, let's go.
We should hurry.
RESTRICTED AREA COACHING STAFF ONLY
I'm sure I'll enjoy the game.
-All right. Thank you. -Thank you very much.
-Thanks for everything. -Sure thing.
[Hyeon-jun] Oh, man!
Whoa, this isn't getting any better, is it? What should I do?
Ugh.
-Ugh. -Oh. Really nice form!
-Huh? -Looks like you play baseball a lot.
[amusing music playing]
-All right, ready to pitch? -Oh, yeah.
-Okay, wind up and… -Sure.
-Okay, stop! -Stop?
Okay, it's really important to keep your balance on the back foot.
-Use your hips for power. -Okay.
So, as you brace with your hip strength,
your body naturally moves forward,
-your front hand extends out… -Yeah.
…and you throw with your back hand.
But it's not your arm doing the throwing here.
It's the rotation of your body that powers the throw.
-All right, want me to throw now? -Yeah, sure, try it.
Okay.
Oh. [chuckles]
-[exclaims] That really helped a lot. -Yeah, nice.
-Wow. -Whoa.
[chuckles] Are you a baseball player?
Ah. [chuckles] I used to be. A while ago.
Ah…
[sucks teeth]
Have we met before? You look kind of familiar to me.
Yeah, well, um, I guess I have a pretty common face.
[both chuckling]
-Try throwing it again. -Oh. Yeah.
Oh! Ms. Wi!
-Oh. Hello. -Hi, hi.
Oh, I guess you're doing the interview today.
Oh, yeah. I got lost for a while. The stadium's huge.
I think Hyeon-jun is practicing his pitching now.
-Oh? -Come with me.
-Are you sure? -Yeah!
-Oh! Wow, nice one. -[chuckling] Whoa! Yeah!
Oh, wow, you picked that up really quick.
Ah, still, it should have at least landed in the strike zone.
-[Ji-sun] Hyeon-jun. -It's okay.
Hey. [exclaiming]
[stutters] You're Lee Jae-hyeong.
[stammers] The baseball player. Can I shake your hand?
[Jae-hyeong chuckles] Oh, you scared me.
Ms. Wi, did you just get here?
Uh, so you really came.
Of course.
Remember? I told you we'd bump into each other at the stadium today.
Oh.
Hyeon-jun, seriously, you're getting pitching coaching from Lee Jae-hyeong?
Wow. What an honor.
I never thought I'd get to see the real Lee Jae-hyeong in person.
-[laughs] -Wow.
Hey, you don't know?
Oh, come on!
He's a major leaguer who played for the New York Hearts!
Ah, this guy, come on!
Yeah, I know! [chuckles]
How could I not know about Lee Jae-hyeong, the ball player?
[chuckles]
Well, now I'm just a regular nine-to-fiver.
Just a regular nine-to-fiver? Oh, come on.
You're the CEO of Sports Eunseong.
-Right, Ms. Wi? -Uh, yeah.
[Jae-hyeong] Today, I'm just here for the game.
-Oh, I see. -Ms. Wi,
-it's your first time at a stadium, right? -Yes.
Well, then after the interview, let's watch the game together.
The stadium looks big, but the action's pretty close.
You can even see the players' faces really clearly.
Okay, sure.
And, how about, if my team wins today,
then dinner's on me.
Okay. [chuckles]
[Jae-hyeong chuckles]
[chuckles]
First time throwing out the pitch?
Yeah.
Uh, it must feel great to throw the first pitch for your favorite team.
[sucks teeth]
Yeah.
[sighs]
So, what's your goal for today?
To excel.
Just to excel.
-Mr. Lim… -Yes?
How am I supposed to write this article
if you only give one-word answers?
[inhales deeply]
[humming]
Just figure it out, I guess.
[scoffs]
[chuckles]
That's it for the interview.
What?
You told me to figure it out with your one-word answers, so that's what I'll do.
I didn't mean… Hey, wait, hold on. Come on…
[Jae-hyeong] Ms. Wi.
-Are you done with the interview? -Yes, I'm done.
No, we're not…
Then let's go. The game is about to start.
No, but… Ms. Wi, wait a minute. Ms.…
Mr. Lim, good luck.
-You got this! -[chuckles] Yeah, I got this.
[Ji-sun panting] Hey, Hyeon-jun!
You're staying to watch the game after your pitch thing, right?
Come on! VIP seats!
When else would I get to watch a game from a seat like that?
Oh, right. Ms. Wi and Jae-hyeong will be there too.
-I've got to get his autograph. -You wanna ask for an autograph?
Come on, act your age.
You're in a crappy mood again. Did something happen?
-[fan] Would you mind signing this? -[Hyeon-jun] That's a pretty name.
Uh, oh. No, sorry. [chuckles]
Actually, it's just that my daughter's a big fan of Lee Jae-hyeong.
My gosh, I can't believe you retired as young as you did.
Ah.
[sighs] I was trying to place where I'd seen him before.
So, you used to play baseball?
Uh, yeah, but just a short stint as a pro.
Ah.
I was pretty famous, actually.
What, you don't like baseball?
[chuckling]
So, uh, what should we have for dinner?
What kind of food do you like?
Didn't you say you'd buy dinner if your team wins?
I'm actually rooting for both teams.
Well, one of them is bound to win.
[chuckling]
-Let's eat. -Yeah, let's.
[gasps]
[grunts]
You okay?
-Huh? -Are you all right?
Yeah. Uh-huh.
[inhales sharply]
[crowd cheering]
LIM HYEON-JUN TODAY'S FIRST PITCH GUEST
[chuckles]
Whoo!
Hello!
I'm Lim Hyeon-jun, the actor who plays Kang Pil-gu
in Good Detective Kang Pil-gu, yeah!
-Thank you, all! -Whoo!
[chuckles]
Oh! Straight shot in! Nice. [chuckling]
Hey, looks like my coaching paid off.
[romantic music playing]
[heartbeat thumping]
What's wrong? Are you feeling all right?
Uh, no, I'm fine.
[phone buzzing]
BAHN SOO-JUNG
Mr. Lee.
I'm sorry,
but I don't think I can have dinner with you today. Sorry.
Wait. But…
[Soo-jung] I'm sorry for contacting you out of the blue.
[Jeong-sin] That's okay.
But you don't look so well. What's happened?
I haven't been sleeping much. [breathing shakily]
Soo-jung, are you hiding something from me?
[sniffles]
Ms. Wi.
About the video I sent you…
Could you just pretend you never saw it?
And the same goes for what I said about Gwon Se-na.
What? Why? What's going on?
[sniffles, breathing shakily]
The truth is,
my friend who was there that day
asked that guy for money. I mean, she just…
she just thought… she thought he and Gwon Se-na were dating,
so she told him that if he didn't pay her, well…
she'd go to the press.
And he gave her a huge amount of money.
She got really scared,
returned all the money, and said she wouldn't tell anyone.
But he said what's done is done.
He also warned her that if word got out,
he wouldn't let it slide and she'd wish she'd never opened her mouth.
[sobbing] Now she's been…
unreachable.
This man is very dangerous.
[sniffles]
If you wanna end this,
I need you to explain what happened and be honest.
Tell me what you know about him and about Gwon Se-na.
[sobs]
[Soo-jung whimpers]
You know the man on the red carpet at the Geumsang Arts Awards?
That man.
On the steps,
the chairman you stopped and tried to interview.
It was him. [whimpers]
The man who dated Gwon Se-na. [breathes shakily]
[Jeong-sin gasps]
[ominous music playing]
EUNSEONGILBO'S CHAIRMAN LEE AT THE GEUMSANG ARTS AWARDS
[eerie music playing]
LEE DAE-HO
EUNSEONG GROUP (CHAIRMAN)
YOUNGER BROTHER LEE JAE-HYEONG
[Jae-hyeong] I just joined Sports Eunseong as the new CEO recently.
[Jeong-sin] You're a wealthy heir?
My brother is the wealthy heir.
I'm just a CEO on a salary.
[keypad chimes]
The door code hasn't changed. Same as the old place.
Hmm.
[Se-na breathes shakily]
How did you find this place?
You've got a gorgeous house.
What are you doing in this dump? [groans]
Get out.
Showing up at your ex's place like this counts as trespassing.
[Dae-ho scoffs]
So you and I are through?
-Why? When? -What is wrong with you?
If you don't want us to be through, then get a divorce first.
Gwon Se-na.
[huffs]
Listen carefully.
You're not stupid, so I won't repeat it.
We are financial partners. You get that, right?
You and I are tied.
It means we can't part ways that easily, okay?
[Se-na scoffs]
[chuckles]
[Dae-ho sighs]
[Ji-sun] I was worried you might have another panic attack.
Thank God you didn't.
[scoffs] I'm not that fragile mentally. I can handle more than that.
Ah, that's true.
Ah, so…
I wonder why Ms. Wi left without even watching the game.
You have her phone number, right?
-Mmm, I have her business card. -All right, hand it over to me.
Why? Because she ruined another interview?
No, I said something to her that I shouldn't have, okay?
Again? What'd you tell her?
Did you think that I was one of the escorts working there?
[scoffs] Okay, come on.
I'm pretty sure you weren't there
for some undercover activity the way you were dressed.
[sighs]
You sure I wasn't doing that?
[Ji-sun sighs] Have you completely lost your mind?
I know you thought she was an escort, but you shouldn't tell her that.
Why say something like that to her face? Just why?
You think…
she was offended by that?
Well… duh.
I'd sue your pants off if I were her.
Hey…
Was it that offensive?
Yeah… duh.
[sighs]
[dog barking]
[sighs]
I think it'd be way too embarrassing to be the one who calls first. Ugh…
[sighs] Fine.
I should just save her number then.
Wait, no.
No. If I save her number, I'll pop up on her KTalk, right?
Oh, man.
[indistinct chatter]
Oh.
-Hello, Mr. Lim. Hello. -Oh, hello, Mr. Lim.
I saw you throw the first pitch today.
-Oh, that? -It was awesome.
-All right. Appreciate it. -By the way,
I heard your mother is Seong Ae-suk, the famous actress.
Yeah, and you definitely got your mother's talent, man.
[laughing]
Oh, uh…
Oh, please. You go ahead.
I have to make a call.
-Oh, you're not coming? All right. -You go first. Yeah. Go ahead.
[winces, groans]
-It says your mother is Seong Ae-suk… -Were you gonna reveal that your
-biological mother worked in erotic films? -…known for her erotic films.
When did you find out that Ms. Seong Ae-suk was in erotic films?
[Ae-suk] If I hadn't had you when I did,
I could have shed that sex symbol image and had a career as a serious actress!
[distorted panting]
[groans]
So, you had another panic attack?
Yeah.
I'm usually careful because I know I get nervous in crowded places, but this time,
I mean, it happened right in front of the elevator in my building.
Could you tell me more about what happened?
I was waiting for the elevator with some neighbors I ran into.
They said something that bothered me a little,
and as soon as I heard it,
I suddenly couldn't breathe and thought to myself,
"Wow, here comes another panic attack."
Do you… [sighs]
Do you want me to hurry again?
There are no patients waiting today, so we can take our time.
Oh, okay.
I keep wondering…
how the hell I ended up with this panic disorder.
I just don't get it at all.
Say more about that.
I had screwed up my career because of a woman,
and my mom was having money problems,
and I had to cover my brother's tuition. It was rough.
I worked late nights at a print shop, binding books,
but I managed it all just fine.
Compared to back then, things are way better now.
I can do and buy whatever I want. Most people would envy this life.
Just 'cause I heard something I didn't like,
that's why I got a panic disorder?
Listen, if someone like me can have panic attacks,
then nine out of ten people in the country should have them too.
In most cases, panic attacks start when people return home from war,
rather than during the actual battle.
So, um, what else can I do to get better, apart from, you know,
just taking my medication?
You need to eat right and sleep enough.
For now, it would be helpful to avoid alcohol and coffee.
Also, for any mental health concerns,
strong relationships can really make a difference.
Relationship…
Then, maybe…
you think dating will work?
Would that help at all?
Meeting a good person can definitely help,
but just being cared for by someone won't make your anxiety disappear.
Love only really works when it's mutual.
It's kind of like hyperventilating.
Most people think that if they just breathe in more air, they'll feel better.
But sometimes, no matter how deeply you breathe, it doesn't help.
Similarly, when you're in a relationship,
you might think that simply receiving love will fix things,
but it doesn't work that way.
-Breathe in now. -[inhales deeply]
-And breathe out. -[exhales deeply]
Just like breathing, love has to be given,
and received. It's mutual.
That's how love works.
[inhales deeply]
-[exhales deeply] -[knocks on door]
-[visitor] Hello. -Oh, yes, hello.
-[visitor laughs] -Yeah, it's very nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you too. -[Hyeon-jun laughs]
What's your MBTI type? Be honest now, Hyeon-jun.
-MBTI? [chuckles] -Mm-hmm.
Uh, I guess you could say I'm an INFJ--
-No way. You're an INTP, I think. [laughs] -Uh, you think so?
You know me too well.
You're really outgoing and can't stand injustice, you know?
So I naturally thought you were an E,
but in real life you're the complete opposite.
[chuckles] Ah, right. Sure, yeah.
But I just play Kang Pil-gu. It's a character.
[both laugh]
Where do you live, Hyeon-jun?
Uh, around… Near…
I read online that you live in the Hannam Dia neighborhood…
Oh, isn't that place super expensive?
[both laughing]
You can't see that online as well?
Of course, it's all online. [chuckles] Yeah.
Ever met Byeon Woo-seok or Cha Eun-woo?
God, I bet they're insanely handsome.
[chuckles] Oh, yeah. Very handsome.
Sure, yeah. [chuckles] Yep.
[screams] Oh, my god! Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun, right?
-Wow, I'm your biggest fan. -Oh. [groans, laughs] I see.
I watched every season of Kang Pil-gu.
Thank you very much.
"They say you can't fix people."
"But I can."
-Did I get it right? -Uh-huh. [laughs]
-Yeah. [chuckles] -[screeches]
Uh, so, would you like an autograph?
Yeah. And I want a photo with you too.
I can post it online, right? Thanks a lot.
-Oh, wait, but you… -Smile!
-[Hyeon-jun laughs] -[camera clicking]
-Oh, man. [groaning] -[phone buzzes]
[date] Hey, Hyeon-jun. Did you get home safe?
It was very nice meeting you today. What an honor.
[groaning]
Honor, my ass.
Hey, you're home.
Hey, how do kids these days meet people to date?
Why are you asking?
Well, lots of my friends use dating apps.
Dating apps?
[scoffs] The end of the world is near, I'm telling you.
AI will take over humanity before we even know it.
This from the guy whose best friend is Su-ji the AI.
People used to meet as pen pals, even got married.
You brat. Lecturing your big brother instead of studying.
[scoffs]
By the way, what are all those boxes?
Rice cookers. I'm the face of the brand.
Got a bunch as gifts, but no one to give them to.
They look pretty expensive.
Do you mind if I sell them on Onion?
Sell them on Onion?
Oh, that marketplace app.
-I don't mind, go ahead. -Nice.
[Hyeon-jun sighs]
Oh, I forgot.
-My account's suspended, can't sell. Damn. -Why?
I sold a few puffy jackets you got as gifts,
and someone reported me as a professional seller.
[scoffs] Oh, man. Geez.
Can I borrow your phone?
[sighs]
Huh? How do you know what my passcode is?
It's my birthday.
[chuckles]
[chuckles, groans]
ENTER NICKNAME: KANG PIL-GU NICKNAME TAKEN
Why are there so many Kang Pil-gus?
What are you doing?
I downloaded the app on your phone, but I can't use Kang Pil-gu.
This won't work. [groans]
What else did you sell to get your account suspended like that?
-Hey! -[camera clicking]
What are you doing with my phone right now?
[sighs]
[psychiatrist] Meeting a good person can definitely help.
Meet someone who likes you for you.
Someone who doesn't see the actor Lim Hyeon-jun.
[electronic voice] Onion!
Hmm?
Whoa, that was fast.
[buyer] Hello, do you still have the rice cooker?
Absolutely, yeah.
Yes, I do.
Any chance I can get 30,000 won off?
[scoffs] Thirty grand?
[chuckles] Sure, I'll lower the price.
Yes, I can do that.
This little brat set my ID as… "Melomaster."
SOULISHERE, MELOMASTER
Melomaster…
[Ji-sun] The veggie sandwich, please.
"Parmesan, oregano,
iceberg lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumber."
And the sauce, the sauce… Could you suggest one?
-Yeah, sure thing. -Nice, thanks.
Mmm. I followed your order exactly, and it's actually really good.
Yeah, I told you. This is what I eat when I'm dieting.
[groans]
Hey, anyway, how'd the blind dates go?
They were so-so…
So-so? Why? You didn't like any of 'em?
No, it's more… [sighs] How should I say it?
I don't know, it was like having one-on-one fan meetings, I guess.
-Mmm. -This is all your fault!
I'd need to do a rom-com or a melodrama if I wanted to date and all that.
Why do you always blame me for everything? Seriously.
-[slurps] -Ugh. Oh, right.
The article on Kang Pil-gu's new season's out today.
-You okay with that? All right. -Yeah.
I'm meeting Ms. Wi and the chief from Sports Eunseong. Are you coming?
Depends. Do I have to be there?
Right. You're busy. You have that commercial shoot.
Did you think that I was one of the escorts working there?
No. Actually…
I'll make time to be there.
Oh. Okay, sure.
-[Hyeon-jun hums, clears throat] -[phone buzzing]
-Yes? -[Se-na] It's me.
Thanks.
You don't need to thank me.
I'm not playing your game because you still like me and can't let go…
I'm only doing this because I don't wanna stoop down to your level.
Don't get the wrong idea.
-Are you listening? -Yeah.
I heard everything.
I'll call you another time.
[knocks on door]
-Hyeon-jun. -Oh!
-The director wants to… -Yeah?
…go over the shoot concept with you.
-Yeah, yeah. Sure. -He's outside now.
-He can come in. I'll take a look. -Okay.
But he said the concept has changed a bit.
-You're okay with that? -Okay, all right. Sure. Yeah.
-Yeah, let him in. -All right.
-Wait, Gil-su. -Yeah?
We'll be done with the shoot by 6:00, yeah?
-Yeah, should be enough time. -All right.
Director.
-[chuckles] My God, hello, Hyeon-jun. -Yes. Yes, hello.
It's such an honor to finally get to work with you.
Ah, you're very kind. I'll definitely need your help today so…
I should go over the shoot concept with you if that's fine.
-Did it change a lot? -No, just a little. Just a little.
See, in this part for instance, this is a ballet outfit.
Uh, hang on.
I must resist the urge. I'm on a diet.
Something so tasty, it's almost calorie-free.
Why is this so salty?
Oh, man, I'm dying…
My tongue just wrote its will.
Don't worry, Father.
Artisan Ramyeon's broth is so light and very mild,
you'll stay here on earth and live a long life.
[groans] I'm getting really hungry.
If I eat ramyeon now, I'll regret it later.
Detective, if you don't eat it now, you'll regret it until tomorrow.
ARTISAN RAMYEON MILD FLAVOR
[all slurping]
[in Korean] ♪ Worried it's nighttime? Worried it's past midnight? ♪
♪ You can enjoy it without worries ♪
♪ Tasty Artisan Ramyeon ♪
♪ Let's all enjoy Artisan Ramyeon ♪
♪ Artisan! ♪
[in English] I'm not doing it!
The ramyeon costume is annoying enough.
Why do I have to show up as Kang Pil-gu in the end?
[groans] Call Mr. Hwang now. I'm not doing this commercial.
Help me out, Hyeon-jun. I'm toast if you don't.
[groans] Don't look at me like that. I'm not doing it.
It's tastes so good, it's calorie-free.
Artisan Ramyeon is… [clears throat]
[director] Cut! We'll try that again!
Ah, I'm sorry, but…
my boss, she can't make it. Something urgent came up.
Oh, is that so?
Hyeon-jun's shooting a ramyeon commercial now too.
He said it's running longer than expected,
so he might not be able to make it either. I'm really sorry.
-Oh, don't worry. It's fine. -Oh, here.
-You should go ahead and order. Yeah. -Sure.
[in Korean] ♪ Let's all enjoy Artisan Ramyeon ♪
♪ Artisan! ♪
[director, in English] Cut!
This is getting a little bit sluggish now, isn't it?
Let's try that again!
Ready.
Let's go.
Artisan Ramyeon's noodles are perfectly chewy,
and the broth is next-level.
-[director] Cut, cut, cut! -[sighs]
[director] Let's take a five, everybody!
[groaning]
Um, you have to go back in.
-Do you know what time it is? -It's 6:00 p.m.
-Six o'clock? -Yeah.
Hurry up, let's finish this.
[screaming]
Detective, if you don't eat it now, you'll regret it until tomorrow.
Artisan Ramyeon's noodles are perfectly chewy, and the broth is next-level!
Cut! Okay, that was great.
-Nice. Well done. -Oh, good. Thanks.
Hey, wait, help me with this. Let's get out of here.
-Hey, Gil-su. -Yeah?
How much longer will it take?
Oh, we're almost there. A few more minutes.
All right then. Let's hurry up, okay?
How many more minutes?
We're almost there. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Come on, let's hurry.
-Okay, okay. -Come on. Move it!
Go home! You can go!
Wait, Hyeon-jun! Hyeon-jun! It's this way.
Okay, go home!
What's with him today?
[Ji-sun sighs]
Well… [clears throat] …Ms. Wi, the reason I asked to meet with you today…
Oh, there you are. [chuckles] Uh, hello.
What? Is the shoot over?
-[stammers] What are you doing? -Big bro, hold on.
Well… [chuckles] …sit down. Yeah, let's sit down. Sit, sit.
-No, but Hyeon-jun-- -Come on, bro.
Okay, so what are you doing here, little brother?
You said the shoot was running late, didn't you?
Oh, um…
I guess the shots turned out well and we ended early, big bro.
-[chuckles] -Oh. [chuckles]
-Yeah. All right, little bro. -Yeah, bro.
-The traffic was okay? -There was none.
Oh. Oh, I see. Yeah.
It's been a while.
-Oh, uh, yeah. -[Hyeon-jun chuckles]
Um, thought you couldn't make it.
Yeah, right. But I made it.
Hmm, since it's about me, I wanted to tell you myself.
That's why I'm here. Mm-hmm.
-Bro, did you tell her already? -Tell her what?
-My news. -No, no, no. I was just…
-Go ahead and tell her yourself. Mm-hmm. -Hmm.
-[phone buzzing] -Oh, I'm getting a call.
Hey, I need to take this.
[Hyeon-jun] Hmm.
Everything good?
Yeah.
Mmm.
-What about you? -Yeah, all right.
I've been good. Same old, same old. [chuckles]
[door opens]
[exhales sharply] Ms. Wi, I'm really sorry.
But something urgent's come up, and so I have to leave.
As for the keyword for the article…
Yeah. Little brother, you tell her.
-Me? Really? -Yeah, you tell her.
I'll see you. Ms. Wi, I'll see you soon.
-[Hyeon-jun] But wait, Mr. Hwang. -All right. Later.
Uh, so what's the keyword?
[stammers] How about we leave the business stuff for later?
Yeah, why don't we eat first? There's no rush.
I already ate. Dessert too.
But I haven't eaten yet.
[staff] The last order was at 8 p.m., so the kitchen's already closed.
I'm really sorry, sir.
Any ideas? Anywhere you wanna go nearby?
Hmm. [sighs]
My manager always takes me around,
but since I've been watching my weight, I haven't been eating out at all, so no.
-Then let's go to a place I know. -Where, uh…
It's dark and quiet.
Kind of secluded.
[Hyeon-jun scoffs]
This is where teenagers come to eat ramyeon, take selfies,
hang out and have fun.
What am I even doing here at my age?
So you're fine with us being photographed?
Just the two of us eating this late?
[clears throat]
I see you made sure to buy the ramyeon I endorse, huh?
I figured you never watched Kang Pil-gu and had zero interest in me.
How did you know to get this?
A coincidence.
So tell me, what's the story? For the new article.
[sighs]
Season five of Kang Pil-gu has been confirmed.
But the big update is a new cast member.
Gwon Se-na is part of the show.
Well, it's great that an international star is joining,
but at the end of the day, the main character is still Kang Pil-gu.
Please make sure to mention in the article that my fans don't need to worry about
my character getting overshadowed in the new season.
I'll start writing it.
[sighs]
[romantic music playing]
-What? -What?
-[music ends] -Got something to say?
No.
Um,
I'm kinda thirsty.
Okay? So?
Do you have water? [sniffs]
No, I don't.
[Hyeon-jun sighs]
-[clears throat] -Are your feet okay?
You hurt your feet helping me. You broke the window.
Oh, you remember?
-Vaguely. -[chuckles]
Yeah, they healed a long time ago.
They're fine now.
Well…
You see…
I have something to say.
About that day, sorry.
[clears throat]
For assuming you were an escort at the bar.
I apologize.
Well, aren't you gonna say anything?
I just gave you a sincere apology. I'm so embarrassed right now.
Do I have to accept your apology?
Huh?
Uh,
when someone truly regrets their mistake and apologizes
it's only right to accept it.
It's not like I committed a horrible crime.
Misunderstandings happen.
Apologies are for when you've done something wrong.
And it's not up to you if it's accepted or not.
Wha… [stammers]
I forgave you when you barged in on me in the men's room
and totally embarrassed me. Remember that? Huh?
I also forgave you for secretly spying in my hospital room and getting caught.
I even let you write that exclusive and let the story about my mom slide too.
What was the point?
And now that I think about it, I really feel like a total pushover.
Wait, so…
You actually won't accept my apology?
After I went out of my way to apologize, even gave you an exclusive story?
Yeah.
I won't accept your apology.
[scoffs]
[Ji-sun scoffs]
[scoffs] Unbelievable.
[scoffs]
Stop glaring and keep your eyes on the road, okay?
How could I not glare at you right now? [scoffs]
I completely blanked on my wife's birthday,
so I begged her like crazy and somehow I managed to calm her down,
then you had to drag me out again!
Hey, Gil-su said he couldn't come because he'd been drinking!
Then call an Uber or something!
Hey, man, I'm a CEO, not a chauffeur!
I was just so furious, I needed someone to vent to, okay?
[scoffs] Geez, seriously.
[sighs]
What now? You got into another fight with Ms. Wi, right?
No, I didn't fight with anyone.
I apologized for mistaking her for an escort,
but she said she wouldn't accept it, like it's a sin.
I bet you apologized half-heartedly, all cocky like that.
Nuh-uh. I gave a genuine apology for once and I meant every word.
-Whatever. -[electronic voice] Onion!
What was that?
Hey, you're on Onion?
I just posted what Seon-u wanted to sell. [sighs]
You're really something else, aren't you?
[sighs]
[grunting]
You should go straight to bed.
How are you getting home?
I'll take a taxi. What else? What, am I gonna ride a scooter?
[sighs]
-Here. -What's that?
-Your wife's birthday present. -Huh?
-What is it? -Press it.
[horn honks]
I don't want her to divorce you because of me, so I'm bribing her.
[gasps] Oh… Oh, God. Oh, Hyeon-jun!
-Hey, stop. What are you doing? -[laughs]
-Get off me. -[stammers] What is this? What is it?
Huh?
This… Is this… Is this a Mase… [stammers]
Oh, my God. I get to finally own this thing.
Wow. Wow! Wow! [laughing]
[chuckles] All right.
[Hong-sin] Hey, you're home.
Yeah.
[Pil-Gu] Are you scared?
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 2
[groans]
[Hong-sin] Hey, can you go get changed first?
I think I have a cold.
You have a cold?
-[coughing] -[sighs]
Come on. I told you to dress warm.
Have some water.
Okay.
[sighs] You're such a handful.
[grunts]
Here you go. Just take two. Right before bed.
[Jeong-sin groans]
[Hong-sin sighs]
Huh.
I heard my bro Pil-gu went on a blind date.
-A blind date? -Yeah.
-With who? -No idea.
Plenty of women want him.
You gonna write about that?
It's better I write it and take credit than let someone else do it.
[sighs] You're really something.
You blew your chance with Pil-gu.
What a waste, right? Fit, good-looking, famous.
Hey…
How would you feel
if you sincerely apologized
and the person didn't accept it?
Depends. Was it some kind of big deal?
Mmm.
No, not really.
Then, um, I'd cut 'em off.
Someone didn't accept your apology, or the other way around?
The other way.
I refused.
How come?
[sighs]
Because accepting it would
only make me expect more.
Like that person will treat me better,
be kinder or more sincere.
There's no chance things will work out with us.
Better to quash any hope right now.
You know what they call that?
Putting up walls.
Keep building walls like that,
you're gonna end up alone till the day you die.
[scoffs] Shut up.
-Hey, Su-ji. -Yes?
I woke up in a really crappy mood that won't go away. [groans]
[Su-ji] Again?
What do you mean "again"?
[sighing]
I genuinely apologized, so what could be the reason she wouldn't accept it?
Mmm. I'm unable to come up with an appropriate answer.
Okay. [sighs]
I don't know either, so how would an AI know the answer?
[clicks tongue, groans]
[grunts]
SPORTS EUNSEONG WI JEONG-SIN
[coughing]
[sighs] I really have a cold.
[sniffles] My throat's sore too.
[sighs]
KANG PIL-GU SEASON 5 CONFIRMED, STARRING GWON SE-NA
WI JEONG-SIN, SPORTS EUNSEONG
I won't accept your apology.
Hey, I read Gwon Se-na's joining your show.
Is that true?
Yeah. [sighs]
That article, yeah. Mmm.
You used to hate any mention of her. You getting back with her?
What, am I nuts?
I'm just keeping work and personal life separate.
Anyway, where are you going?
Oh. My friend's grandpa died. I'm going to the funeral.
Hey, you've got that Onion sale today.
The rice cooker!
I forgot that.
-I can't make it. -[sighs]
Can you go for me?
[scoffs] Seriously? You want me to sell that rice cooker?
Everyone knows who I am in this country.
Come on, it's dark out.
Cover your face, you won't be recognized.
-No way, not happening. -My buddy's waiting downstairs.
So I gotta jet. You should head out now too.
Hey, wait! No, no, no.
-I can't do it. -Just do it for me, all right?
I can't, no way. Hey!
SEONGIL STATION
[groans] Why would they wanna meet on such a busy street?
How am I supposed to know who they are?
PRESSURE RICE COOKER
I guess they'll find me.
[grunts]
[electronic voice] Onion!
I'LL BE THERE IN 1 MINUTE. I'M BRINGING A HANDCART.
Hmm?
I'M BRINGING A HANDCART.
He's already here.
[coughing]
Come on already.
Hi, you're here from Onion, right?
Sorry?
Oh, yeah. Onion. Yeah.
-Is this the one? -Yeah, yeah.
Oh…
I just sent you 300,000 won through Onion Pay.
-What? -Don't you use Onion Pay?
-You can check. -Oh, right. Yeah, yeah.
MELOMASTER: 300,000 WON RECEIVED
-Oh, this is how it works. -And here.
Huh?
I'm a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun.
Oh, I see. Thank you.
I've got a full box at home, so…
Okay, thanks.
Uh, wait.
[chuckles]
So you like…
Lim Hyeon-jun?
Yeah, I'm a fan.
[K-pop music playing]
[Jeong-sin] It's the first time in my life
that I've liked someone this much…
I like him unconditionally.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO FOR HER APPEARANCE
-I'm a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun too. -That's awesome.
[Hyeon-jun] I love Kang Pil-gu.
Wow, I'm so glad we met!
[Hyeon-jun] How did you find out about this place? I didn't tell anyone!
-Wait, wait! Hang on, hang on! -[screams]
[groans] What now?
Meeting you has been bad luck.
If you need them, I can give you some.
[Jeong-sin] Sounds like you're a bigger fan than I am.
[Hyeon-jun] You know what? I actually look a lot like Lim Hyeon-jun.
[Jeong-sin] Come on. Don't lie.
Want to see for yourself? How does this Friday sound?