ONION D-7
Hey, there aren't enough side dishes.
Stop complaining and serve the rice.
One bowl?
Two bowls.
What the heck?
The rice isn't cooked.
Is this thing broken?
ONION D-4
RICE COOKER
ONION D-2
Stop looking and just buy one.
Man, rice cookers are expensive.
HEATEN SMART CHEF RICE COOKER 350,000 WON
Oh, this one looks nice.
Hello, do you still have the rice cooker?
Yes, I do.
Can you give me a 30,000 won discount?
Thirty thousand won?
Sure, do whatever you want.
Yes, I can do that.
Yes, I got it!
ONION D-DAY
Are you heading out?
I'll be right back.
What's on your neck?
I have a cold, and I keep coughing.
Hey, where's my handcart?
It's next to the shoe cabinet.
Gosh, I feel like I'm going to die.
I'll be there in one minute.
I'm bringing a handcart.
He's already here.
I'm a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun.
Oh, thank you.
I have a whole box at home.
Have a good night.
Excuse me.
Do you like…
Lim Hyeon-jun?
Yes, I do.
It's the first time in my life.
I've never liked someone so unconditionally.
It's the first time in my life.
I've never liked someone…
so unconditionally.
I'LL BE THERE IN 1 MINUTE. I'M BRINGING A HANDCART.
SOULISHERE: SENDING 320,000 WON. MELOMASTER: RECEIVED 320,000 WON.
-What are you doing? -I'm checking to see if it's cooking.
I'm sure it'll cook on its own.
What if it doesn't work? I'll have to ask for a refund.
Your delicious white rice is ready, cooked on high heat.
-Please stir the rice carefully. -Yes, it worked!
Nice, it works.
Onion!
Does the rice cooker work?
If it doesn't, I'll give you a 100% refund.
Let's see.
The rice cooker works well.
Thanks to you, I got a brand new item at a low price.
Thank you.
She already used it?
I'm actually a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun myself.
-Seriously? -I love Kang Pil-gu.
Wow, I'm so glad we met!
It was nice meeting you earlier too.
Kang Pil-gu Season 5 is coming out soon.
I'm so looking forward to it. My heart's pounding.
Her heart's pounding.
I actually have a friend who's a crew member for dramas.
Oh, really?
So I have some Kang Pil-gu merch.
Umbrellas, T-shirts, portable chargers, and things like that.
I would've brought some with me if I'd known you were a fan.
I can share some with you if you'd like.
Yes, please! Could you…
Say that you want some.
Oh, that's okay.
Thank you for offering, though.
Look at you, trying to act cool.
-Thank you for… -Thank you for today.
I hope you have a good night.
Thank you. You too, Soulishere.
Have a good night.
I do want some, though.
Maybe I should've asked for a few.
I should leave a review.
Jeong-sin, dinner's ready!
Okay!
"Friendly and has good manners."
"Responds quickly."
"The product is in good condition."
"Arrives in a timely manner."
EPISODE 6
Now, the star of Good Detective Kang Pil-gu,
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun, will throw the first pitch!
Me?
That's right.
This is for you.
Let's have our meeting.
-Start us off, Ha Seong-min. -Yes, ma'am.
Park Jun-woo's fans are saying
that he's dating Jin Su-a, based on the photos he's been posting.
They're barking up the wrong tree.
Park Jun-woo doesn't date celebrities. He goes after non-celebrities.
But didn't his ex move abroad?
Yes, she set off marriage rumors but was treated like a stalker.
She probably felt humiliated, so she used studying abroad
as an excuse to leave.
Why trust what an actor says? He's amazing at acting.
Celebrities and non-celebrities always end in disaster.
Mr. Hwang, I know you like my green onion kimchi.
You made green onion kimchi, Ms. Seong?
Ta-da!
-It looks amazing, right? -It looks so good.
This is all you need to make a bowl of rice disappear.
Mr. Hwang.
I swear I'll make you green onion kimchi until you die.
So help me land some acting roles, will you?
Ms. Seong.
You see, I truly do want to help you,
-but getting work is-- -Mr. Hwang!
Ae-suk, what brings you here?
I could ask you the same.
This isn't even your agency.
Why do you think I'm here?
Mr. Hwang, you should've had those articles taken down.
Because of all the articles
about Hyeon-jun and Ae-suk, I'm being dragged into the public eye too.
I'm too embarrassed to look at my sons.
I'm very sorry, ma'am.
Why are you apologizing, Mr. Hwang?
Look, I portray a devoted mother in the weekend drama I'm acting in.
But because of you and Hyeon-jun,
people will look at my face and think, "It's that erotic film actress."
An actor's public image is everything.
It's not like you're being accused of something you didn't do.
Why blame us for people gossiping about you going nude in a movie?
If you didn't want that, you shouldn't have done it at all!
Are you done talking?
What do you know about the life of an actor?
"Life of an actor"?
You've got some nerve talking about the life of an actor!
Back in the day, you barely got to play my maid,
only because I hooked you up with the role!
What?
"Hooked me up"?
Ma'am!
You crazy…
Why, you!
You crazy…
Hyeon-jun, let go of me!
Seriously, Mom? When did you even get here?
-You're going to drive me crazy. -Let me go!
Why did you come alone? You should've come with me.
Mother, you got a lot on your dress.
Goodness.
Hello.
Let's go, Mother.
I'm so upset.
-Let's go, Mother. -Wait!
I'll go, but not before I clear up the misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding?
What misunderstanding? I saw what happened!
And what brought you here in the first place?
-I'm so embarrassed by you! -I'm proud of you, Mother.
So don't be so upset.
Jun, I really want to act again.
Please ask Mr. Hwang to help me out.
Let's go.
But I want to act again!
-Gwon Se-na? -Yes.
Do you know if Gwon Se-na is seeing anyone?
Why do you ask?
I want to spark a dating rumor.
I did hear that she has a sponsor.
The chairman you asked questions to…
It was him.
That's the man who dated Ms. Gwon Se-na.
But she's at a level where she doesn't need a sponsor.
Who's the guy?
She's obviously here because she doesn't know.
Right.
I did think it was odd that her career had just taken off,
yet she bought a unit in an upscale luxury apartment.
I heard she was really poor before her fame.
Chief.
Do you think I could get Ms. Gwon's number?
-Hello? -Hello?
Is this Ms. Gwon Se-na?
I'm Reporter Wi Jeong-sin from Sports Eunseong.
The reason I'm calling is to request an interview.
How did you get my number?
I'm incredibly sorry for calling so suddenly,
but I can explain everything when we meet--
Hello?
So? Did she agree to meet with you?
She hung up on me.
That's a shame.
Now what?
I'll have to make her come to me.
AUDITION WAITING AREA
Mr. Wi Hong-sin?
-Yes? -Please come in.
Yes, sir.
He gets extra points for that.
Hello!
My name is Wi Hong-sin.
It's nice to meet you.
Mr. Wi Hong-sin?
Yes, my bro!
Oh, I'm sorry.
I feel like I already know you, so…
I like the friendly vibe.
Show us what you prepared, little bro.
Yes, sir.
Auntie, should I become a cop?
Do you think anyone can become a cop?
Are you saying your nephew, Kang Pil-gu, is just "anyone"?
That's disappointing. What if I get into the police academy?
If you get in, I'll eat my hat.
I can't let you eat your hat, so I guess I won't become a cop.
That's enough.
Your naturalistic acting was good.
And you look oddly similar to Kang Pil-gu.
Thank you, sir!
However…
You changed up the lines.
Right. I'm sorry.
I forgot my lines because I was distracted by your gaze.
Not knowing the lines for your scene isn't something to be proud of.
Then what about "I can't let you eat your hat,
so I guess I won't become a cop"?
I didn't forget those lines.
I thought if I were Kang Pil-gu, I'd be more affectionate with my aunt,
so I changed it up a little in my own way.
Changing the script to suit yourself
only works if you have a solid understanding of the character.
Relying on your instincts and improvising on the spot
is very inconsiderate to the other actors.
Also,
how can a newbie actor have so much confidence in their acting?
That's bizarre to me.
Jeez.
Did you see your mother off?
Don't even think of helping my mom if she shows up at your office again.
All right.
But bro,
she must really want to act again to come see me like that.
I mean, to be honest,
your mother's acting skills are much better than yours.
Are you trying to get me riled up?
Give me back that car key. Give it back!
Fine, I got it.
There's nothing pettier than taking back a gift, bro.
Anyway,
that baseball player was Ms. Oh Mi-ran's son?
I know, right? What a small world.
Man, he's got the family background, the looks, the skills…
Did you see how he was?
How can someone be so sweet to their mom?
Gosh, he's so perfect.
Being born to good parents isn't a skill. It's just luck.
Right. Of course, it's luck.
It's no skill at all.
Oh, right.
That kid you failed in the audition earlier.
Do you think he's--
He's Ms. Wi Jeong-sin's younger brother.
Wi Jeong-sin. Wi Hong-sin.
I knew it. I just knew it!
Hold on.
-Did you deliberately fail him? -Don't be ridiculous.
I was a fair and impartial judge.
That's a lie.
You're saying all this will fit inside? I can't believe it.
That's a lie.
Cut! Okay.
-Nicely done. -Good job.
Can you hand me my phone?
She can't see this article.
-Ms. Gwon can't see this. -I know, right?
What is it?
GWON SE-NA LIES TO REPORTERS AT THE AIRPORT
SUPERSTAR ON A POWER TRIP?
GWON SE-NA FAILS OVERSEAS, RETURNS TO KOREA
GWON SE-NA HUMILIATED, IS IT HER WIDE SHOULDERS OR HER BIG FACE?
REPORTER WI JEONG-SIN
I'm Reporter Wi Jeong-sin from Sports Eunseong.
The reason I'm calling is to request an interview.
Is she crazy?
Damn it!
Thank you for meeting me,
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin.
Not at all.
I was surprised you reached out first, Ms. Gwon.
It was very unexpected.
Isn't that precisely why you published all those articles?
If that's how you saw it,
you're very clever.
What is it that you want to ask me?
I hear you're seeing someone rather influential.
Do you plan on leaking a dating rumor?
I'm not sure if "dating rumor" would be the way to word it.
An affair rumor sounds more appropriate.
Call it whatever you want, but don't bother writing it.
I'm breaking up with him anyway.
That's amusing.
Why don't you write about a new dating rumor
instead of one that'll be over soon?
A new dating rumor?
I'm joining Kang Pil-gu, you see.
"Lim Hyeon-jun and Gwon Se-na Said to Be Dating."
I'll make sure you land an exclusive within two months.
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU
I'm a fan of Lim Hyeon-jun.
I have a whole box at home.
What is it?
Well…
Something you want to say?
No, I just…
Did your friend tell you he failed the audition because of me?
No, that's not it.
Well, he didn't say much, but I think you really hurt his feelings.
-You think he's got talent, don't you? -Yeah.
But he fails every audition, doesn't he?
-Yeah. -I'm sure he thinks
he just hasn't had the chance to show what he can do,
but he'd be amazing if he did, right?
But he's wrong.
Your friend is overconfident.
There's a paper-thin line between confidence and arrogance.
Knowing your place is essential for actors.
Then maybe you should give up on melodramas.
What?
You're getting old, and no one's sending you new scripts.
So maybe you should stick with Kang Pil-gu.
You said knowing your place is essential for actors.
How could you say that to me?
Damn it.
Ms. Gwon Se-na.
Is this some kind of joke?
Does Mr. Lim know you're a two-timer?
Why can't you end a relationship before starting a new one?
Put yourself in the other person's shoes!
Why are you getting so worked up over someone else's relationship?
Fine.
We'll wait and see if Mr. Lim ends up being your boyfriend.
I'm more interested in your current boyfriend.
I don't care about writing an article about your affair.
Just tell me about him.
Assemblyman Ha Gee-wan. You know him, right?
Assemblyman Ha and your boyfriend
seem to know each other well.
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin.
Do you have a life to spare?
I've looked into you a bit.
You were looking into my boyfriend and then got transferred to the tabloid.
If you keep digging into him,
it won't end with you getting kicked off the political desk.
Whether I get kicked off the political desk or fired,
that's my business.
However,
now that you've met me,
you'll need to tell me everything about him.
And why exactly
would I do that?
You already know.
That man's a damn bastard who harms the greater good
and moral decency.
You weren't expecting
to get what you wanted all at once today, were you?
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin.
Let's get to know each other, shall we?
Sure.
That being said,
I'll give you a tip before my dating rumor gets leaked.
I'm sure you'll find this amusing.
It's a blockbuster scandal.
She's insane.
Who does she think she is, saying he'll date her?
Did you find out anything?
Nothing in particular.
Nothing? How about staying at the entertainment desk for good?
Damn it.
You're home early.
Yeah.
At least wash your hands first.
-Hey, where did you buy the rice cooker? -Why?
My friend who lives alone wants one.
It's expensive.
Jeez, you don't have to say it like that.
MELOMASTER
CHATS MELOMASTER
MELOMASTER'S ITEMS FOR SALE
He hasn't marked it as sold.
Is he a commercial seller?
Onion!
ONION SOULISHERE SENT YOU A MESSAGE.
Would it be possible to buy another rice cooker from you?
I noticed a few more boxes in the photo.
Yes, of course.
Wait. No, I can't.
I sold a few of the down jackets you received as gifts,
and someone reported me as a commercial seller.
MELOMASTER: OH…
I'm sorry.
I gave away the rest as gifts to friends.
So he's not a commercial seller.
I noticed it wasn't marked as sold, so I thought I'd ask.
It was my first time using Onion, so I didn't know.
You seem to stay up late.
I usually do.
I was watching Kang Pil-gu.
I'm rewatching it to brush up for the new season.
You seem like a bigger fan than me.
Have you seen Kang Pil-gu in person, by any chance?
I have.
Really?
So have I!
Seriously?
Is that so?
What did you think of him?
He was very…
He was really cool, of course.
He's manly,
yet still has that boyish charm.
Do I really?
Come on.
He's getting up there in age.
I thought he looked…
pretty old.
Come on.
You can be old and still be cool.
Everyone has their own kind of charm that suits their age.
Do you think so?
By the way, why do you need another rice cooker?
My younger sibling's friend needs one.
Do you live with your younger sibling?
I live with my younger sibling too.
Oh, really?
Same here. It's just my younger sibling and me.
Our parents passed away at an early age.
That must've been tough.
I've been the man of the house since I was young, so I get it.
I used to be timid when making decisions, but now I'm really decisive.
Growing up in the real world without anyone to look out for me
forced me to act tough.
Why am I telling him this?
Ms. Kim?
Excuse me, sir.
We need to cancel all the afternoon appointments.
-Please tell the patients that I'm sorry. -Of course.
You know actor Yoon Jung-ho, right?
He's a mature, charismatic actor known for his strong acting.
There are rumors going around that he's dating a psychiatrist
who is 30 years younger than him.
Word got out because he recommended his young girlfriend's clinic
to a bunch of celebrities.
I'm telling you, I'm here!
I have to get my prescription refilled anyway.
Don't worry, Mr. Hwang.
I came fully prepared so no one would recognize me.
-I'm sorry. -Excuse me.
What the heck?
-Damn it. -Hey!
What's going on?
How did you find out about this place? I haven't told anyone!
Did you bug my house and my phone?
No, that's not it.
-I came here to… -How can a newbie actor
have so much confidence in their acting?
That's bizarre to me.
I'm sorry, sir.
I get it now.
Are you here for revenge?
Now do you understand how awful it feels when your family gets dragged?
What are you talking about? I'm just here to--
This is why you should always be nice to others!
I came here for something else!
Don't lie! I won't fall for it!
The director here is dating an actor, and I'm here to cover the story,
you idiot!
"You idiot"?
That's right! You were rude first, you idiot!
Now you're calling me an idiot?
-Wow. -Jeez.
Are you telling the truth? You're not here for me?
I just said that wasn't the case!
Hold on a second!
What are you doing?
Wait, 4451? That's the car.
-Start the car. -Why?
-I have to follow that car! -That has nothing to do with me.
You dragged me out!
-Start the car-- -Get out!
Where's your car key? Hurry up!
-Hey, hands off! -Grab the steering wheel!
-Get going! -Damn it.
Don't follow them too closely. They might notice.
Are you ordering me around because I'm an idiot superstar?
Why are you following that doctor anyway?
Do you promise not to tell anyone?
Seriously? You're telling me to keep a secret?
You know actor Yoon Jung-ho, right?
They're dating.
No way!
That's at least a 30-year age gap!
Hold on. I know both of them.
I can't do this. Get out of my car, and I'll be on my way.
-I don't think you can. -Hey.
They're going on the highway! Now what?
What else? Follow them!
No, I'm making a U-turn.
-You can't do that on a highway! Just go! -No!
SPORTS EUNSEONG
Leaving work?
Yes.
Buy me dinner.
We're at work.
Please buy me dinner, Mr. Lee.
I'm feeling hungry after working late.
The chef here
first studied design in New York, but then turned to cooking.
Remember the restaurant near Hamilton Park that we used to go to?
The taste and atmosphere are pretty similar here.
You liked the steak there.
That place closed down.
The married couple who ran the place worked well together
until the wife's affair led to their divorce.
Maybe that's why the food went downhill and the place went under.
Why does it sound like you're badmouthing me?
I was talking about that couple.
Not us.
Don't you think I had a reason…
for leaving the way I did?
When the man you love is on the brink of death,
and you marry just three months later,
no reason can justify that.
So, have you forgotten me completely?
That accident
basically shattered my right leg.
I thought I'd never stand again,
but somehow, like magic,
I was able to walk after a while.
After more time passed, I was able to run.
My right leg still hurts when the weather is bad,
but it's fine because I can run now…
despite thinking I'd never stand again.
Does that answer your question?
Why trust what an actor says?
Celebrities and non-celebrities always end in disaster.
Get it together, Wi Jeong-sin.
This guy is Lim Hyeon-jun, not Kang Pil-gu.
And I'm a reporter, not a Kang Pil-gu fangirl.
Snap out of it.
What are you saying?
It's nothing.
I can't believe you can sleep at a time like this.
-Where are we? -Gangneung!
What? We came all the way to Gangneung?
I've been thinking while driving.
You're passed out next to me,
I'm a superstar tailing a veteran actor,
and I'm trying to figure out how to make sense
of this ridiculous situation.
Sure, I'm mostly to blame for driving off in the first place.
But now that it's come to this,
I'll go along with the tailing
and make sure to pull it off flawlessly.
-Really? -But in return,
you need to do something for me.
Just this once,
-write an article I ask you to. -What?
You wrote so many articles about me
that I became the center of the gossip mill.
But I'm willing to let all that go for a single article.
I'm making this offer because I feel generous right now,
so if you have a conscience, just agree to it.
I never take requests for articles,
but I'll make an exception under the condition
that it's absolutely true
and newsworthy.
Good.
From this point on, you owe me an article.
What's it about?
I don't know yet.
Maybe a night's stay at a hotel?
What?
Are you crazy? Why would I spend the night with you?
I meant those two!
Are you crazy? What were you thinking?
Look, that car is heading into a hotel!
Jeez.
Man, I can't believe they got past that age difference.
Jeez, I never thought of him as the type.
-Look at this hotel. -No, my battery is dead!
-Can you give me your phone? -Why?
-Just give it to me! -Absolutely not!
What do you want with it?
They went inside!
Are you telling me to take photos of them now?
I bet the dashcam caught them. Let's see.
I sent my dashcam in for repairs.
-Don't touch it. -What?
That means we have to camp out!
How is that my fault?
Wait a minute.
Do you mean we have to wait until they come out?
-We didn't come all this way for nothing. -What does that have to do with me?
Get out.
-Just get out! -No, I can't!
First, you just climbed into my car.
Now, you just made yourself comfortable.
You're the one who put me in here.
Do you want me to get some coffee and gimbap?
No, thank you.
As far as cursed connections go, ours is the worst.
You stormed into the restroom while I was taking care of business,
wrote a dating rumor piece,
wrote a string of articles trashing me, and exposed my mom's private life.
I've been trying to rise above so much these past few months
that I might start floating any second.
You got me demoted to entertainment because of the red carpet fiasco,
kicked me out of a press conference,
and thought I was a hostess.
You're equally challenging.
That's why I said we're a cursed connection.
There's a fine line between cursed and fated--
Don't say that! It made my blood run cold!
-I bet it really woke you up. -It did.
Are you just going to sit here?
You had no problem sneaking into my hospital room.
So why are you just waiting now?
This hotel is 20 stories tall. What else can I do but wait?
So we're just going to sit here and do nothing?
We need to at least try something.
Should I start a fire, then?
Damn it.
Fire!
You're insane!
Have you lost your mind? Did you really start a fire?
They're coming out!
Your phone! Where's your phone?
Give it to me.
Are you kidding me?
Seriously?
You didn't cover a story. You committed a crime!
It wasn't me!
I just went in to check their floor when it went off!
Who believes what the paparazzi say?
-What? Paparazzi? -Jeez.
That poor man.
Even at 70, he's not free to date.
In the US, people would just say he's impressive and move on.
Now, people are going to curse him out
because of you.
It's not my fault this country isn't the US.
I bet part of you is doing this because you're jealous of others dating.
When you see a happy couple, do you feel the urge to rip them apart?
Do I seem that extreme to you?
Is there any proof that you aren't?
Be honest.
You've never dated anyone, have you?
I bet you've been single since birth.
No, I'm not!
I can't blame you for being in denial.
Let's say you're not.
How many guys have you dated after college?
I guess about…
Six?
Six guys?
-That's hilarious! -I'm not lying!
Seriously? Six?
Man, that's even weirder.
So are you saying you went through six guys since then?
Seriously?
Holy cow.
In any case, guys always hit on me first.
I have the looks, you know.
Man, that's hilarious.
I haven't laughed this hard in a while.
I just can't make it past the two-month mark.
Why is that?
People keep talking about the rights of perpetrators,
but I want to ask them what they think human rights mean.
Our country is turning into a place
where perpetrators have rights but victims don't.
What do you think, Yong-u?
In terms of defining human rights, especially victims' rights…
I'm naturally interested in social issues because of my job.
Stand up, hold, engage your arms.
Now, go down slowly.
Just like that.
Now, hold the tension…
What? Sexual harassment?
I asked how they harassed the victim, you little shit!
You don't know?
You should at least f****** know if they touched her chest or butt,
you f****** idiot!
What the hell did you cover all day?
Didn't I say we need to rip apart bastards who sexually harass people?
Do your damn job or quit!
Hey, honey!
The only thing I did wrong was doing my best at my job.
I wanted to act with integrity,
but men with no integrity never gave me a shot.
Jeez, don't try to sugarcoat it.
You basically did whatever you wanted
and then got dumped within two months.
I won't deny it, and everything is a two-way street.
I suppose I'm partially to blame for them not liking me anymore.
You talk about having integrity, yet you denied the dating rumor.
That was three years ago, and I saw her for a month.
-Jeez. -Are most celebrities like that?
Can't you just admit you're dating and go about it naturally?
It's not that easy for people like us.
I'm sure that's what you think, but people are all the same.
The second you think you're special, that's when trouble starts.
"Lim Hyeon-jun and Gwon Se-na Said to Be Dating."
I'll make sure you land an exclusive within two months.
So you basically test the waters with non-celebrities
but then secretly date a superstar like Gwon Se-na.
Gwon Se-na?
I saw her when you were in the hospital.
She came to see you.
Who are you?
Don't worry.
If I wanted to write a dating rumor, I would've done it then.
You dig up what people absolutely want to keep private
and make them uncomfortable.
Well, that's what my job--
Let's go.
But…
What happened today wasn't deliberate, but I'm sorry all the same.
Get home safely.
Ever since I met you, my life has been a mess.
Whether it's your fault or not…
let's never cross paths again.
It all ends today.
I'm sure that's what you think,
but people are all the same.
The second you think you're special, that's when trouble starts.
So you basically test the waters with non-celebrities
but then secretly date a superstar like Gwon Se-na.
I saw her when you were in the hospital.
She came to see you.
You dig up what people absolutely want to keep private
and make them uncomfortable.
YOON JUNG-HO
"YOUR CAVITIES ARE UNDER ARREST! EXTRA-STRENGTH WHITENING INVESTIGATOR"
Let's never cross paths again.
It all ends today.
"YOUR CAVITIES ARE UNDER ARREST! EXTRA-STRENGTH WHITENING INVESTIGATOR"
Onion!
Are you asleep?
Not yet.
Why are you still up, Melomaster?
I just…
I had something upsetting happen today.
Me too.
Did something happen to you, Soulishere?
It was one of those days
that made me think, "Who am I? Where am I?"
It sounds like you're fed up with your job.
You hit the nail on the head. How did you know?
People are pretty much the same, right?
Melomaster,
are you who you dreamed of becoming as a kid?
If you're asking if my childhood dreams came true,
I guess they did.
You're lucky.
What did you dream of becoming as a kid?
I wanted to be like my mom.
"Mom"?
Your mom?
When I was really young,
I got a lot of attention because of my mom.
Let's go again.
-Rock, paper, scissors! -Rock, paper, scissors!
I won again.
Jin-hui, are you having fun?
Goodness, you must be Ms. Seong Ae-suk's son.
You look just like her.
Do you know my mom?
Of course. Your mom is a very famous actress.
I didn't know at the time
that it was curiosity masked in kindness.
When I grew older and discovered the truth,
the shock has stayed with me to this day.
-Seriously, Mom! -Hyeon-jun, let go of me!
My mom gave me a dream,
but she also got in the way of it.
I heard your mother is actress Seong Ae-suk…
It says your mother is Seong Ae-suk, an erotic film actress from the '70s.
Sometimes, my family makes life harder than anyone else.
Maybe that's why I'm so obsessed
with how others see me.
Why am I saying all this to someone I don't even know?
I envy that, though.
You envy me?
I wish my family would rely on me financially.
On paydays,
I wish I could treat my family to tons of snow crab.
And on days like my mom's birthday,
I want her to ask me for a luxury bag and make me pay for it over 24 months.
I dream of such things.
I wish my family would use me like that, even once.
I guess I was immature.
I actually
look a lot like Lim Hyeon-jun.
What? Really?
I even sound like him,
to the point where everyone falls for it.
You're joking.
I'm telling the truth.
It sounds really similar. Want to check for yourself?
If you schedule a transaction on Onion,
you can talk on the app for 30 minutes.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CALL MELOMASTER? "CALL"
I guess I'll find out.
How about this Friday?
At 10:30 p.m.
AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN BOOKED. "SCHEDULE"
-Honey, have you seen this video? -Yeah?
-What video? -Yoon Jung-ho is in it.
He's dating a doctor 30 years younger than him.
-She's 30 years younger? -Yeah, he's a piece of trash!
Jeez, it's something you'd see out of Hollywood.
Can you believe it? She's 30 years younger!
YOON JUNG-HO
YOON JUNG-HO TRANSCENDS GENERATIONAL GAP WITH DOCTOR IN HER 40S
ACTOR YOON JUNG-HO IN LOVE WITH A PSYCHIATRIST 30 YEARS HIS JUNIOR
That man's impressive.
It says "in love," but I read it as "senile."
Do they think they're in Hollywood?
The doctor's already been doxxed.
When Yoon Jung-ho was on his second divorce,
she was crawling around in diapers.
It's none of your business if they like each other.
An article about his fifth divorce will be released three years from now.
Who believes what the paparazzi say?
That poor man.
Even at 70, he's not free to date.
Now, people are going to curse him out because of you.
SPORTS EUNSEONG VIEWER MESSAGE BOARD
-She's 30 years younger? -Yeah, he's a piece of trash!
The doctor's already been doxxed.
If you come up with ten useful scoops including this article,
I'll get you back to the main paper within three months.
You're leaving?
It hasn't even been three months, and you're bailing?
I'm sorry.
Do you hate it that much here?
It feels like
my self-esteem is slipping.
Ms. Wi, did you always possess weak self-esteem?
I guess so.
Fine.
You should go if your self-esteem is slipping.
But…
-Are you okay, Chief? -What do you mean?
You were an economic reporter for quite some time.
I left all that behind.
You need to be humble if you have something to lose.
If you had nothing to lose back then,
would it have been much different now?
I'd be living like you, not knowing to be afraid.
And not knowing…
that there are things more precious than my own life.
It was a short time,
but I learned a lot from you.
Enough. You're making me cringe.
Here we go.
She wasn't with us long, but here's to Ms. Wi!
-Cheers! -Cheers!
Thanks for your hard work.
I'm sad you're leaving.
-You did well. -I'm sad to see you go.
Drink up.
Ms. Wi, are you okay?
Ms. Wi, wake up.
Here, sit up.
Have some water.
-Drink this. -Jeez.
You can't drink it?
If it's too much, do you want to go home?
Yes.
Despite the late hour
and the short notice,
I'm very grateful to all the reporters who could make it here today.
I have called this press conference
to address the dating rumors involving a female doctor.
The person identified as my partner in an exclusive report
is actually my biological daughter.
Okay, here we go.
Regarding Sports Eunseong, the media outlet behind the article,
and Reporter Wi Jeong-sin,
I will be suing them for defamation.
Hello?
SOULISHERE (ONION FRIEND)
Hello?
Is anyone there?
Was that her boyfriend?
Is she married?
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO FOR HER APPEARANCE
Take care of this yourself.
If he doesn't drop the lawsuit, don't even think of coming in.
Did he say he'd drop the lawsuit?
Just start by apologizing.
Did you call because you were concerned?
You really do sound exactly like Lim Hyeon-jun.
Thank you.
There's this total jerk who's been giving me a really hard time.
Get in.
Pride doesn't put food on the table.
You don't understand!
Are you interested in me?
Subtitle: Jenny Kim