[K-pop music playing]
Oh, Ms. Wi! [chuckles]
-Huh? -Oh! [chuckles]
Hello, Mr. Lee.
Hi.
Hi. Hello there.
What brings you here? [chuckles]
Oh, it was just a work lunch.
[chuckles]
[Jae-hyeong] Ah, I see.
Well, if you've finished lunch, we could get tea together?
Uh…
[sighs]
Uh…
Yeah. Okay. Why not? [chuckles]
I'll join you.
And I'll join you too.
You can count me in. [chuckles] Yeah.
[jazz music playing]
♪ Well, I'm happy on my own ♪
Hmm.
This way. Please, take a seat.
Oh.
♪ And eating breakfast all alone ♪
[Hyeon-jun] Please, allow me.
♪ Fewer dishes to be done ♪
♪ I'm never running behind ♪
[inhales sharply]
[sighs]
[chuckles]
[chuckles, sighs]
♪ No longer there to make me Comb my hair ♪
What a gorgeous day, huh? [chuckles]
♪ Fix my tie or kiss me goodbye ♪
-So, what would you like? -I'll get an iced Americano.
Uh, and I'll have a hot Americano.
-And for you, sir? -Just a peppermint tea.
You don't drink coffee in the afternoon.
[sighs]
Yes, peppermint tea.
Mmm. I'll go order then.
-No. -No, no. Let me.
Don't you think she'd feel uncomfortable if the CEO tagged along?
-[Hwa-yeong] Go. Just go. -Good point, yeah.
Please, let me. [chuckles]
Oh, no.
I'd feel just as uncomfortable having an actor go with me.
I'll just go alone.
[Jae-hyeong clears throat, sighs]
[sighs]
What was that? I laid it all out for you, and you still missed the shot?
What? She's uncomfortable having me go with her, 'cause I'm an actor.
[Hwa-yeong] Go now. Go.
[Hyeon-jun] Okay. Okay.
Oh, yeah. Here. [sighs]
-[Jeong-sin] Careful. -Oh, right. Thanks a lot.
Mr. Lee, your peppermint tea.
Oh, me first?
Thank you. [chuckles]
[chuckles]
Mmm… Thank you, Ms. Wi.
[chuckles]
[inhales sharply, sighs]
[Hyeon-jun sighs]
What a nice day.
How many times do you have to say that?
[chuckles]
These are anemones.
I heard their meaning is "futile love, doomed from the start."
And they smell…
incredibly sweet too.
-[slurps] -Here. They smell so sweet.
[sniffs, chuckles]
[chuckles] How do you know so much about anemones?
[chuckles]
Kang Pil-gu likes flowers.
Of course, you're a fan of Kang Pil-gu. You know everything about him.
-[laughs] -Boss.
So please take good care of her.
Of course. I'll take great care of Ms. Wi.
You can count on me.
She won the Korean Journalist of the Year award, didn't she?
I'm sure she can take care of herself. She'll be fine on her own, right?
-Won't you? -Uh, yeah. Of course I will.
[chuckles]
[Jae-hyeong chuckles]
[electronic voice] Onion!
Boss, you use Onion too?
Of course. It's a must for anyone with kids.
You need it when buying or selling kids' books or toys
-that you'll only use for a few years. -What are you talking about? "Onion"?
[laughs]
I admit. I've used Onion before, yeah.
How about you, Ms. Wi? Have you ever used it?
Yeah, sure. I use it often.
Oh! What's the last purchase you made?
Well, I got a TV for free
and a few other things I needed, you know?
-Uh-huh. -But what is Onion, exactly?
[laughs]
It's an app for buying and selling used stuff.
-Like an online flea market, you know? -Ah…
-[laughs] -Oh, well coming from money,
how could you know these things?
[laughs] So many kinds of apps these days.
I heard it's actually pretty common to meet people through dating apps now.
Apparently, people use those apps to meet, date and sometimes even get married.
It's basically the modern version of the old pen-pal thing.
Now it's just online. Yeah.
Plenty of jerks think they can mess with your feelings,
just because they can't see your face.
There are weirdos everywhere in real life, so online, it's even worse.
You shouldn't even think about meeting people anonymously in the first place.
Yeah, that's so true.
No, that's not true. Jerks and weirdos exist everywhere, all right?
So saying that only these apps are full of weirdos is an exaggeration.
Besides, people come from all walks of life.
So even people on those apps might have things they can't control or talk about.
-You know? -Right, yeah.
Well, married people who get on those apps pretending to be single
can't exactly talk about any of that, right?
No, even on those apps,
you can genuinely… [sighs]
…meet someone you like.
Mm-hmm. Don't you agree?
What are you talking about? Name one stupid thing I've done.
-Hey, hey, hey? -What?
-That's Kang Pil-gu. Look. -Whoa, it's really him!
Lets ask him for a photo.
Sorry. Really sorry to bother you.
-I'm a huge fan of Hyeon-jun. -Come here. Sure. Come here.
-You're even cooler in real life. -Promise we'll be fast.
-My brother's gonna be so jealous. -This is historical, guys.
[camera shutter clicks]
-One, two, three. -That's awesome, man.
[chuckles] Ah, Ms. Wi. If you're headed back to the office, let's go together.
-Oh… -You need to go to Gangnam
for something, don't you?
Yeah.
I'm heading back to the office. You can give me a ride.
[sighs]
Oh, I can do it. That's where I'm going.
-I can give you a ride to Gangnam. -Oh, no, no, no.
-No, I insist. -No, that's okay.
[chuckles]
Uh, no, no. Wait.
EPISODE 11
Why are you driving yourself?
After what happened.
Thought you'd never drive again.
I can't avoid driving forever just 'cause of one accident.
Sure, you can. If you want.
I'll be your personal driver.
[scoffs]
Lim Hyeon-jun and Wi Jeong-sin… Don't you think they make a cute couple?
-[horn honks] -[gasps]
Wait. The other day she said she liked someone.
That was Lim Hyeon-jun?
Um… Well, I never really asked up front, but I can find out.
No, don't.
It's okay. Don't bother.
[Jae-hyeong scoffs]
[sighs]
Hey, so what's up with your CEO coming onto you like that?
Coming on to me? [chuckles]
Why would you belittle someone's feelings like that?
Are you taking his side right now?
No, I'm not taking anyone's side.
You could've just said, "I think he likes you."
What? He said he likes you?
He's got feelings? Did he confess or something?
[scoffs] You're jumping the gun.
[gasps] So he confessed to you. Admit it: He likes you.
-He asked you out. Did you say yes? -What are you saying?
What's going on? You like me or what?
[scoffs]
[Jeong-sin] I like someone else, okay?
And I'm still not over him, so…
There's someone else?
Why do you care?
[chuckles] You're a complicated lady, huh?
-[scoffs] -You're a piece of work.
-What are you saying? -[scoffs]
[both chuckle, scoff]
[Hyeon-jun groans]
So, where are you going?
-Why did you get out? -Huh?
You're gonna get recognized by people. Get back in the car.
So what if I get recognized? Who cares?
Are you worried they'll start a rumor that we're dating?
[scoffs] What, I-I never said that.
[scoffs] Let them spread rumors. Am I not allowed to date at my age?
What? But we're not dating!
[clears throat] Well, anyway, who are you meeting now?
Is it an actor? A singer?
If it's an actor, I'm sure I can help you out.
It's not an actor.
Anyway, thanks a lot for the ride. Drive safe.
Wait. [stammering] Ms. Wi…
-[fans clamoring] -I can't believe this is happening.
-[groans] -[fan 1] It's really him! [squeals]
-[chuckling] -[fans clamoring]
[chuckles]
-[fan 1] Oh, my God. -[fan 2] I'm literally shaking.
[fans squealing]
-We love you! -We love you!
-I love you! -I love you!
Uh, I'll have the six-inch Italian BMT
-with the suggested toppings and sauce. -Sure.
Sorry. Is the manager here right now?
Oh, she stepped out for a bit.
-Oh, I-I see. Thanks, ma'am. -No problem.
[pop music playing]
Mmm…
I just ate, but I can eat this.
So good.
Hello.
So…
-This sandwich is so good. -Uh, good.
So, uh, what brings you out this way?
Uh… I came to ask you something.
So, from what I remember, Mr. Woo's parents died,
but he had an older brother. Isn't that right?
-Yeah, that's right. -Are you guys still in touch?
No, I wouldn't say so.
We only talk about once a year,
around the anniversary of my husband's death.
But he really helped me when I was struggling.
I suppose Mr. Woo's brother is well off.
We used to be on the same level, money-wise.
But their restaurant business took off, so now they're doing really well.
I haven't been there myself, though.
By any chance, their restaurant, do you know where it's located?
[gasps]
He owns a building like that in Gangnam?
Hello.
Uh, I just have a quick question.
About that restaurant's building. The one by the intersection over there.
-How much is it worth? -You talking about the one with the clock?
-Yes. -I'd say 40 at the very least.
You said it's 40 billion won?
Yeah.
[gasps]
REQUEST TO VIEW PROPERTY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
[intriguing music playing]
[inhales sharply]
What?
MORTGAGE REGISTRATION
MORTGAGE LISTED AS ITEM 3 RELEASED
He actually bought the building outright,
with no loans at all?
[scoffs]
[inhales deeply]
LEE DAE-HO, ENTERTAINMENT GIANT
[journalist] You probably didn't know
since you were still new at the political desk,
there were rumors back then
that Ha Gee-wan received some land from Lee under a borrowed name.
So Lee Dae-ho bought Ha Gee-wan some land under a borrowed name,
although Ha has nothing in his own name.
His aide at the time died,
and suddenly the aide's brother becomes filthy rich?
What's going on here?
[scoffs]
-[Byeong-gi] Hyeon-jun? -Hmm?
Oh, Director Bak.
Huh.
[sighs, chuckles]
Where have you been?
Well…
Want to go inside?
What brings you to my studio at this hour?
Well…
I was in the area, so I thought I'd come see you.
Do you want a cup of tea?
Oh, no, no. I'm good. I'm good.
So, about, uh… [inhales sharply]
…Kang Pil-gu turning into a corrupt cop,
think we could tweak that part a little so it lands better?
-[sighs] -Hmm?
So have you read episodes nine and ten yet?
Oh, those two episodes.
Yeah. They were awesome. Great job.
-Well done, and so-- -Great.
Nice. Just two more episodes, and I'm done.
Before you wrap up, can't you just…
Oh, right. The date's set for our production presentation.
Uh, the production presentation? The date's been set?
[sighs]
[dramatic music playing]
-Production presentation? -Mm-hmm.
Um, you mean you're going?
What? I'm the director. Yeah, I should go.
Hold on. Come on.
Every entertainment reporter will be there!
Director Bak, it's not like we can tell them not to go. What are we gonna do?
Of course, the reporters…
-Wi Jeong-sin as well? -That's right!
-Ugh, this is driving me nuts. -[gasps] Then…
[Jeong-sin] Melomaster!
-Yes. -Yes.
Um, right.
Yes.
[Jeong-sin] I have a question for you, Melomaster.
Who is the real Melomaster?
[dramatic orchestral music playing]
-No! -Ah, shit.
Oh, no, Hyeon-jun! What should we do? We need a plan.
-Anything that'll save us here. -Yeah, we do. We need to think of one.
-So, what's the plan? -It's just… [stammers]
-[groans] -[Ji-sun] I've got an idea!
How about we do the press conference online instead of in person?
That's a great idea.
Oh, come on. It's not like my face won't show up.
All the reporters will be watching live while they type up their articles.
[Ji-sun sighs] Then it won't work.
[gasps] How about… disguising yourself as an old man like you did before?
Yeah, excellent idea.
Mr. Hwang, that's not gonna work. I can't do it again.
What's wrong with you?
-What do you suggest we do, then? -[groans]
Come on, Byeong-gi, you're a writer.
I'm sure you can come up with something brilliant.
Come on, think of something, man.
Listen, writing screenplays is stressful enough.
Why do I have to worry about this on top of everything?
[sobs] Seriously? Why'd I even get dragged into this at all?
Byeong-gi, you can do it. Come on.
Come up with something. Anything that comes to mind.
Twins. How about that?
Huh?
When I met her at Namsan Seoul Tower, I told her my name was Bak Jun-gi.
Bak Byeong-gi and Bak Jun-gi.
If I get caught, I'll just tell her he's my twin brother.
That should work. Sound good?
Hey, Director Bak!
You really are a genius!
-You bet your ass! -[shouts]
[laughing]
This is genius!
[Ji-sun] Yo!
You guys, seriously. Do that, and you'll end up in the headlines.
How are you gonna handle the fallout?
She's a reporter.
You mess with her, you're both gonna be screwed.
I guess he's got a point.
Yeah, he does. I guess I lost my cool for a moment since I felt so cornered.
-I don't think this is gonna work. -So what are we gonna do, huh?
[groans]
[Hyeon-jun] Director Bak.
Yeah, what?
You see, the thing about fame is,
it might sound nice at first,
but the moment people recognize your face,
you learn very quickly that privacy ceases to exist.
You know what I mean, right?
I can't even go eat in peace without getting noticed.
Okay, but what does that have to do with our production presentation?
Life is better when you're rich
and out of the spotlight.
[Ji-sun sighs] Stop beating around the bush.
Just spit it out. You want to tell him not to go.
[Hyeon-jun] No, it's not about that.
I'm just saying, instead of becoming moderately famous,
it might be better
to remain a director who's a genius, but hidden and mysterious.
Sounds really nice, don't you think?
Honestly, I think you're being selfish.
Is it okay to ruin someone's future for the sake of your own romance?
I don't want to be forced to stay in the shadows.
[chuckling] What? I'm trying to ruin your future?
-Oh, come on. Don't get me wrong. -[chuckles]
Wait.
Can't we just forego the production presentation entirely?
-[laughing] -Huh?
Lord, we pray we don't have to go.
I mean, why do we have to do it anyway?
Please, Lord, don't make us do it.
We can just skip it, can't we? Huh?
[soft Korean pop music playing]
[Hyeon-jun] These are anemones.
I heard their meaning is futile love, doomed from the start.
And they smell…
incredibly sweet too.
[gasps]
Why am I here?
[gasps] What was that?
[groans] What was that? Geez. What the hell was that?
What a bizarre dream.
[sighs]
What's going on? You like me or what?
[scoffs]
Of course. I'll take great care of Ms. Wi.
Are you worried they'll start a rumor that we're dating?
[scoffs] Let them spread rumors.
Am I not allowed to date at my age?
And they smell incredibly sweet too.
[alarm ringing]
-Oh! -[ringing stops]
I'm late. I'm late!
[Seong-min] Wow. This is quite a hearty meal, actually.
Right? There's chicken, rice and salad. Healthy and filling.
-[Ho-cheol] Mmm. -Mmm, it's good.
Right. I'll be more careful, sir. [chuckles]
Okay, have a nice day. Bye.
-[line disconnects] -[Yun-ha sighs] How much longer
-do I have to put up with this? -What happened?
I wrote a story about K-pop premium photocards…
Ugh! The idols' images are ruined and they blame me?
It's their marketing stunt. That's not my fault.
[chuckles] At least the PR team is polite, you know.
I wrote a story about a drama a while ago.
Man, I got flooded with DMs from the actors' fans,
full of swear words and everything.
For us, getting cursed at is part of the job.
The cursing doesn't surprise me.
What really shocks me is when I realize how casual I've become
while writing about celebrities' scandals or even suicides, like it's nothing.
But if it's that stressful,
why not move to another department?
Or newsroom? Why stay?
[Ho-cheol] I've loved TV dramas and movies ever since I was young.
Watching all that great content as a viewer is fun, sure.
But, you know, stepping into their world as a reporter is its own thrill.
[Beom-seok] And even if our pieces sound critical,
plenty of celebrities still thank us after.
A little thank-you like that keeps us going.
What about you? Why did you stay? I thought you'd quit on your first day.
For me…
um…
[sighs] I wonder too.
What did you say?
I was just asking
if you could send someone else to the production presentation
for Kang Pil-gu's new season instead of Ms. Wi, that's all.
What nonsense is this? You called me all the way here for this?
You see, I have a bit of a situation.
If you need a favor,
you should explain what's going on first.
Come on! Must you be so difficult?
I, Lim Hyeon-jun, wouldn't be coming to you for help in person
if I didn't really need it.
You really don't have to get so worked up, all right?
You need to explain the situation so I can fully understand, that's all.
[sighs]
Some stuff happened, is all.
I mean, I can't really explain… Geez.
[clicks tongue] I don't think I can tell you, but…
the truth is…
Looks good. You can go ahead and send it in.
Nice. Thank you.
-Oh? -[Yong-hoon] Jeong-sin.
I hear you're killing it on the entertainment desk.
Word gets around, you know.
Well, I guess I'm pretty exceptional.
But anyway, what's this about?
You… You're not about to tell me you need me back at the political desk
or something, are you?
Yes, I am.
Are you serious? I'm going back to politics?
Mm-hmm.
But first, you need to delete every video you have
and promise that from now on, you won't pursue it any further.
[Hwa-yeong] You did what?
-Onion. -[electronic voice] Onion!
[chuckles]
-Onion. -Onion!
-[chuckles] -[gasps] Oh, the Onion app?
Yeah.
The day the four of us met, you mentioned you'd used Onion.
-So that was… -Ah, right. I…
I sold something… I sold a rice cooker to Ms. Wi.
So I guess that explains why she seemed oddly fired up that day…
Yeah. She wanted to meet with me. [inhales sharply]
I didn't meet her, though. I sent someone else, of course.
[laughing]
You met on the Onion app? How hilarious!
[laughing continues]
Oh, boy! Amazing!
[laughing stops, clears throat]
Well, I get that you're in a tough situation and feel bad,
but there's nothing I can do.
Whether she attends the press conference or not,
she'll see the photos no matter what you do.
Come on. What am I supposed to do, then?
You're the one who said we should join forces, aren't you?
So you need to help me figure out a solution in a crisis like this.
What's going to happen if she finds out I lied about this?
With her freaking strict, by-the-book nature,
she'd toss me out of her life for good.
[inhales sharply]
If you try to cover it up clumsily and she finds out later,
it'll only make her angrier.
Just be completely honest with her.
[scoffs]
What's the point of saying something so useless?
You call that a solution?
I want to… [sighs]
…stay at Sports Eunseong for a bit longer.
Are you really gonna turn down my offer? You?
But why?
Are you… Are you still chasing that case?
Uh, no, it's not that.
Well, I actually enjoy the entertainment desk, you know? And it's rewarding too.
Rewarding? Come on.
You have to crank out 30 stories a day, if not more.
[chuckles]
Sometimes I wonder what I'm doing here.
[inhales sharply]
But even if it's a story that'll be forgotten soon,
our readers will want to
read it and genuinely enjoy it.
-[sighs] -More importantly,
I feel more at ease than on the political desk,
so I want to stick around.
I know you had my best interest in mind.
Sorry about that, sir. [chuckles]
[sighs] Goddamn it.
[line rings]
-[Dae-ho] Yes? -Hello. It's me, sir.
I'm afraid moving Wi Jeong-sin back to politics won't be easy.
Why? Did she refuse the offer?
Yes, sir. She did.
My apologies, sir.
I trust you'll take care of that journalist.
I don't want any trouble with her.
Yes, sir. Have a good day.
[line disconnects]
[sighs] This is driving me nuts.
I'm stuck in the middle, and it's me who takes the hit.
Wi Jeong-sin, what a pain in the ass!
Um, you know this stuff's not really my style.
-Just look around. -Oh, this one. I want to check it out.
-All right. -[mutters]
PRICE: 1,860,000 WON
Oh, baby…
You know what? This brand's really expensive.
-Let's go somewhere else. Come on. -Hey, just pick what you like.
Look at this price tag. What do you mean, pick what you like?
I don't buy you clothes often. Just pick something.
So… So, uh, can I get this one?
This one?
[scoffs] Let's me see.
-It's pretty nice. -Right? It looks great. Perfect size too.
So dramatic.
[sucks teeth]
Do you offer a 12-month plan?
-Yes. -[sighs, chuckles]
-[clears throat] -Thanks for this.
[chuckles]
It feels like you spent your whole month's pay.
You okay with that?
I got it for you because it's nice, brat.
You always nag me about spending money whenever I buy stuff.
Why are you going all out today?
It's not like I didn't wanna buy you nice clothes and shoes.
We have no parents or relatives who'd give us money.
I don't want to have to ask anyone for help,
so I have no choice but to save wherever I can
and be careful with money, that's all.
Be good, brat!
Yep.
I'll pour you one.
[chuckles]
-Cheers. -Cheers.
[both groan]
Feels like I was just carrying you on my back and raising you,
and now we're drinking together.
Carrying me on your back? You're exaggerating again.
Hey, do you know how crazy things were for me
when I was a high-school senior, having to take care of you
as you were starting elementary school?
And I was still able to get into Hankuk University with flying colors.
Wow. You turn everything into a brag.
-[chuckles] -Anyway…
Kang Pil-gu's new season presentation is tomorrow, yeah?
Mm-hmm. Will you be there?
I wouldn't be allowed in.
When will that happen?
Learn from your sister and put in the work.
Your day will come.
Sure.
So, what happened with that guy? Is it over, over?
-What are you talking about? -Your friend.
The one who handed you the gimbap I dropped off at work the other day.
[sighs] Why would you call him my friend?
Look, he's just my CEO.
You serious?
A young, handsome CEO like that exists?
Wow! No way.
I guess you're pretty lucky with men.
Hey, good luck for real this time.
I know for a fact that guy is totally into you. I'm sure of it.
Hey, it's not like that. Just eat.
Why do you always gotta hit me?
[both groan]
[Jae-hyeong] Then doesn't that mean I have a chance?
Forget about him and just be with me.
I'm here right now.
Ms. Wi, I've been watching you all along, getting to know you…
and I'm still waiting for a chance with you.
[sighs]
[sighs, chuckles] Well, since you asked me out for tea,
I'm getting a bad feeling.
I just wanted to return your umbrella.
It was an excuse to get you to come here.
But I really need to tell you something.
I… Well, I'm sorry, but I can't be with you.
[sighs]
I had a feeling that's what you'd say on my way over.
[sighs]
-I'm sorry. -[chuckles]
I think you should look deeper inside your heart.
Did you truly like me for who I am, or were you…
only drawn to me because…
'cause there was someone else
who I reminded you of?
[melancholic music plays]
[sighs]
[Jeong-sin] You should look deeper inside your heart.
Did you truly like me for who I am, or were you only drawn to me because…
because there was someone else
who I reminded you of?
[Jeong-sin] I always felt like you were looking for someone else in me.
And your eyes always seemed to…
linger on Ms. Yun, like you couldn't help it.
[inhales sharply] Like…
a father haunted by a child he had to leave behind.
[breathes heavily]
[sighs, sputters]
[sighs]
[Hwa-yeong] Well, I get that you're in a tough situation and feel bad,
but there's nothing I can do.
Whether she attends the press conference or not,
she'll see the photos no matter what you do.
[groans]
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
PRODUCTION PRESS CONFERENCE
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
[K-pop music playing]
"FACING THE ABYSS AT JUSTICE'S EDGE…
WILL IT BE CORRUPTION OR COVER-UP?"
[camera shutter clicks]
WE WILL FOREVER SUPPORT ACTOR LIM HYEON-JUN
Hey, Hyeon-jun! She's here, she's here! Ms. Wi is here!
-This is bad. This is an emergency! -[groans]
I told her everything, and she still sent her! I can't believe it.
[Ji-sun] We don't have time. You can't just collapse now.
-[groans] -Uh, are you having another panic attack?
Why isn't another panic attack coming? Wait, what am I saying?
I mean, why isn't Byeong-gi here yet?
[groaning] What do we do?
Hello.
-Oh, Director Bak! Director Bak! -Byeong-gi! Hey!
Ms. Wi is here. Come on, what's the plan?
Oh, come on. I'm dressed completely differently from the day I met her.
-Okay? -Think this is enough?
Yeah, I do. I mean, she didn't suspect anything when I met her,
which means she's not that observant.
-But… -Like she'd actually fall for that.
-The hell is wrong with you? -What?
-Nothing, I'm fine. -[door opens]
-Hyeon-jun! We have to go now. -[groans]
This is nuts. So nuts.
-[Ji-sun] What do we do now? -Nothing, okay? Come on, let's go, please.
Oh, seriously… I don't know what to do.
What are we gonna do?
[groaning]
Hey, this is brilliant! Right?
Yeah!
-Byeong-gi? Hey! -[Ji-sun] Director Bak!
Whoa, he's breaking out in a cold sweat.
Hey, you… Hey, what's wrong?
What's wrong?
All right, it's time for the photo-call.
"They say you can't fix people, but I know I actually can."
[chuckles] That line really works best when he delivers it himself.
So first up,
let's welcome the eternal star of Good Detective Kang Pil-gu,
actor Lim Hyeon-jun! Come on out!
-[cheering] -[photographers clamoring]
[Hyeon-jun] Hello. [chuckles]
-[reporter 1] Right here! -[reporter 2] Over here!
Thank you all for coming.
[host] Well, the cameras are flashing nonstop!
Hyeon-jun, you look amazing today.
Please face forward so everyone can get a good look at you in all your glory.
-[Hyeon-jun chuckles] -[host] Turn a little to the side as well.
Hyeon-jun, since your hand's up, why not raise it a bit more
-and go for the cheek heart pose? -[chuckles] Sure.
-[host] Yes, very nice. -[clamoring continues]
Wow, you're gonna have a ton of photos from today.
[reporters clamoring]
[host] Look to your right as well.
[clamoring continues]
[reporter 5] Very nice!
[host] Wow, he's really giving great fan service. Thank you.
We'll wrap it up here. Please wait off to the side for a moment. Thank you.
Now, let's welcome the new star of season five,
the beautiful Gwon Se-na.
[chuckles] Se-na, please come on out!
-Hello! -[reporters clamoring]
[host exclaims]
And just as expected, the cameras are flashing nonstop.
[clamoring continues]
[host] Let's see a variety of poses. She has such a lovely smile.
She's showing us all kinds of heart poses right now.
Hold your pose. Look at the cameras so they can see how gorgeous you are.
Okay. That wraps up the individual photo calls.
Now we'll move on to couple photos with Se-na and Hyeon-jun.
All righty!
-Get some good shots. -Yeah, okay.
Come on, closer, closer.
-Zoom in! -[clamoring continues]
You two are a bit too far apart. Could you move a little closer?
Stand closer?
-[chuckles] -[host] Yes, please.
Whoa! [chuckles]
[clamoring continues]
[host] Give us a heart pose too.
Uh, sure. Here's a heart.
-Uh… -Oh, a heart!
-[host] Ah… -A heart.
[chuckles]
[host] Ah, that's a fun heart. Your fans are going to love it.
[Se-na] This is a heart!
A heart! [chuckles]
-Here's our heart. -[Hyeon-jun] A heart from us.
[clamoring continues]
"LIM HYEON-JUN, A WARM SMILE BEHIND THE COLD EYES"
[host] I've never seen a heart pose like this.
[reporters clamoring]
"LIM HYEON-JUN REJECTS GWON SE-NA'S HEART - HEARTS ARE DIY"
[clamoring continues]
First, I'd like to inform you that Director Bak Byeong-gi,
who was scheduled to be here today,
is unfortunately unable to join us due to health reasons.
We appreciate your understanding.
He got an stomachache.
-Came out of nowhere. -[host] Okay.
Let's lighten the mood and keep this conversation going with the actors, then.
-[chuckles] -We have so many reporters here today.
If you have any questions about this new season, please raise your hand,
and the actors will be happy to answer.
The one in the pale blue shirt, would you like a mic?
Hi, Se-na. What do you think is the most exciting part of the fifth season
of Good Detective Kang Pil-gu for the viewers?
Well, unlike Detective Pil-gu,
I-su takes a strictly evidence-based approach,
so they often clash.
Viewers can look forward to seeing them team up
and the chemistry that develops as they work together to solve cases.
Mmm. We're excited to see that chemistry on screen.
I'm really curious what makes Kang Pil-gu five different
from the previous four seasons.
Ah, well…
This season shows Pil-gu as a detective fallen into corruption
while also revealing the human side of him struggling with inner conflicts.
Be sure to catch what Hyeon-jun just pointed out when you watch the new season.
I have a question for Hyeon-jun.
I heard that only Sports Eunseong was allowed on the Kang Pil-gu set
to cover the new season. Is that true?
-Can you confirm? -[reporters chattering]
-[reporter 1] How did Sports Eunseong… -[reporter 2] How did this happen?
-[chattering continues] -[chuckles]
Oh, of course not. [chuckles]
That is not true. I think there's been a misunderstanding.
Our plan, uh, was to invite each media outlet, uh,
to the set separately, so they could work comfortably and ask a ton of questions.
-So that was the plan, right? -Yeah! Yes. [chuckles]
-Yes, that's right. -So we did a random draw.
[chuckles] And turns out,
Sports Eunseong, you see, was picked first to come to the set.
[reporter 3] Wow, they're so lucky. Good for them.
We'll be inviting all the reporters throughout the shoot,
so please kindly wait your turn.
We truly appreciate everyone's patience and professionalism.
[reporter 4] They plan to invite everyone.
-Yes. -[host] Please be patient a little longer.
All right, we'll take more questions now. Yes, you there in the back?
[reporter 5] Yes, my question is for both Hyeon-jun and Se-na.
Can we expect some romance between your characters in the fifth season?
-No, no romance. -Yes, please look forward to it!
-[chuckles] -[chuckles]
[host] Well, I guess there's no romance at the start,
-but it develops later in the show? -Uh… No, it's--
I know the viewers are really eager to see Pil-gu's romance unfold.
The writer says the script is shaping up to be fantastic,
so it won't disappoint.
Please look forward to it! [chuckles]
Oh, so that means we'll finally get to see Pil-gu in love?
[both chuckling]
Well, that's…
Oh, yes! Over there.
Uh, Ms. Wi Jeong-sin from Sports Eunseong, yes.
-Huh? -Go ahead.
Didn't you have your hand up like this?
-Yes? -Oh.
What's your question?
Oh. [clears throat]
Uh, well…
Uh, I'm actually more interested in how you tackled portraying Pil-gu
as both a righteous detective and a fallen, corrupt cop,
rather than his romance.
How did you bring out that dual side of his character?
Ah, yes.
As I mentioned earlier,
you'll be able to see the human side of Pil-gu
struggling with his inner conflicts.
[chattering]
[phone buzzing]
-Yes? Hello? -[Dong-jun] Hello, Ms. Wi Jeong-sin?
Oh! Oh, Dong-jun, what's up?
My gosh, how are you?
I'm calling to give you an exclusive story.
An exclusive?
I'm starting a new show.
Remember? I told you I'd call you before anyone else, so…
Oh! Wow. So you're calling to keep your word?
I appreciate that.
I'm counting on you for a great interview.
Of course. You got it. You're talking to a pro interviewer here. [chuckles]
[chuckles]
All right.
Then my manager will get in touch with you regarding the date and location.
Oh, okay. I'll wait for the call, then.
-Sounds good. -[line disconnects]
[chuckles]
Wow.
[chuckles]
So to sum up, even though production costs can't be controlled,
making the revenue structure transparent could solve the problem.
-[employees] Hmm… -Nice. Great. Well done.
-Chief, next we should discuss… -[phone buzzes]
-…quarterly earnings. -[Hwa-yeong] Hold on.
Yes. Hello, sir.
What?
Uh, how badly is he hurt?
[breathing heavily]
Which hospital?
Yes.
[elevator dings]
[panting]
-[phone clatters] -[grunts]
[sighs]
[grunts]
[sighs]
Let's take my car.
You shouldn't drive in this state.
[breathing shakily]
What's your kid's name?
Jae-ha.
Yun Jae-ha.
[Jeong-sin] You need to look deeper and understand
what your heart was truly trying to say.
Your eyes always seemed
to linger on Ms. Yun, like you couldn't help it…
Yeah?
Ah, look at you. I feel so bad.
You must've been under a lot of stress lately.
So, what did the doctor say?
-Hmm? -[groans]
It's just a stomach cramp from exhaustion. I'm gonna rest and get IV fluids today.
Oh, man.
So, how was it? Did it go well?
Yeah, thanks to you. I mean, that came out wrong.
-[chuckles] -It went okay. It was good.
-Well, you do kind of owe me, in a way. -Yeah.
I conveniently collapsed at just the right moment,
and that's how you managed to get out of that jam.
Ah, no. Don't say that. You're making me feel bad, okay?
Hyeon-jun?
Hmm? What?
I can't keep hiding from her, I'm sure you know.
[sighs]
Yeah, I know. [chuckles]
The thing is, today we got lucky.
[sighs] I guess "lucky" isn't the right word,
but anyway, we didn't get caught because I just happened to collapse right then.
But that doesn't mean we won't get caught next time.
And besides, my face might show up in the behind-the-scenes footage.
Yeah, I completely agree.
[sighs] I wasn't sure whether to tell you this or not, but you need to hear it,
because it actually concerns you directly.
Spit it out. What?
[clicks tongue] Honestly, Ms. Wi…
Yeah?
Well, I don't think she likes who you really are as a person.
Huh?
There's something she said to me when I met her at Namsan Seoul Tower.
[Jeong-sin] The person I fell for
was Kang Pil-gu, the righteous detective,
not Lim Hyeon-jun, the actor in the role.
[Byeong-gi] She doesn't like Lim Hyeon-Jun, the actor.
She liked the character, Kang Pil-gu, who you played.
She only likes the role I created.
No, uh…
No way. She can't mean that.
Well, you've been under a lot of stress
because people kept equating you with your character, Kang Pil-gu.
I think she got a little confused too.
As a fan, she liked Kang Pil-gu, and romantically,
I'd say she ended up falling for Melomaster on Onion.
At least, that's my take.
Then what about me?
She only liked my character…
Kang Pil-gu and Melomaster on Onion,
and never had any feelings at all for me?
I understand it's difficult to accept,
but that's how it seems, yeah.
[sighs]
[groans]
[grunts]
[sighs]
[Hyeon-jun] So, you like Lim Hyeon-jun?
[Jeong-sin] Yeah, I'm a fan.
It's the first time in my life that I've liked someone this much.
I like him unconditionally.
Oh, he was very cool.
Hmm, and manly, obviously.
Yet still has a boyish side.
Aging doesn't mean we can't have youthful energy.
Everyone has their own kind of charm, no matter their age.
[Byeong-gi] I think she got a little confused too.
As a fan, she liked Kang Pil-gu, and romantically,
I'd say she ended up falling for Melomaster on Onion.
-[grunts] -At least, that's my take.
No way!
Wi Jeong-sin liked me for who I am too. I'm sure of it!
I'm not gonna deal with a middle-aged man who thinks he's better
because he's a celebrity.
The moment you think you're special is when things take a turn.
I could destroy someone with words alone,
turn whispers into headlines and watch reputations crumble.
That's right. I won't accept your apology.
Wait. Maybe not…
Sorry about my mom. She just wants me to find a girl.
[chuckles]
[Jeong-sin] I like someone else, okay?
And I'm still not over him, so…
[groans]
I don't know. I have no idea.
-Hey, Su-ji. -[Su-ji] Yes?
Can you tell me what women want?
[groans]
[groans] This is so difficult.
-Sure, I'll play that song for you. -[groans]
-What the hell is she saying? -["Nasty Man" plays]
[sighs]
[groans]
"NASTY MAN"
[groans]
YOU MADE ME CRY LIKE SAD MUSIC AND LEFT ME FOR A FARAWAY PLACE
[sighs]
[chuckles]
Every word hits perfectly. Just spot-on.
IS IT REGRET THAT LEFT BRUISES ON MY HEART?
YOU ONLY GAVE ME PAIN AND LEFT ME
I GAVE YOU MY HEART, MY LOVE, MY ALL
BUT NOW YOU'RE LEAVING, LIKE A STRANGER
♪ Take away the pain of goodbye ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ You cruel one ♪
[scoffs]
-[sighs] -[clicks off]
[sighs]
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[inhales sharply]
[chuckles]
ENTER NICKNAME HEARTLESS LOVE
[inhales sharply, sighs]
How am I going to find Soulishere now?
[sighs]
[electronic voice] Onion!
Fire extinguisher?
SOULISHERE BRAND-NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A fire extinguisher? Seriously, where do you even get this stuff to sell?
Oh! The extinguisher.
Yeah, the fire extinguisher.
Uh, I wonder if it's been sold yet.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
USED ITEMS FOR SALE
SOULISHERE BRAND-NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER
[exclaims] Nice!
Yes! I found her!
[laughs]
Ah!
Found you, Soulishere.
SOULISHERE
There you are. [laughs]
SOULISHERE'S ITEMS FOR SALE
PRESSURE RICE COOKER
Huh? Why is she selling this?
Hmm.
[sighs, grunts]
This looks so good.
Mmm.
[electronic voice] Onion!
HEARTLESS LOVE
[Hyeon-jun] Is the rice cooker still available?
[electronic voice] Onion!
[clears throat]
[Jeong-sin] Yes, it is.
Huh…
Question for you:
Does the rice cooker… Does it work well?
Yes, it works perfectly fine.
I'm sorry, but…
if there's nothing wrong with it, why are you selling it?
None of your business.
What a weird question to ask.
There are only two of us in the family, so this rice cooker is too big for us.
It just isn't a good fit.
[chuckles]
"It just isn't a good fit"?
Isn't it better to…
to have a nice, big rice cooker?
What the… Then why don't you buy it?
[sighs]
Okay.
If you're up for a quick deal, I can take seven dollars off.
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Would it be possible to pick it up tomorrow?
Sure. That's fine. Are you okay with a doorstep pickup?
Oh, no. No, absolutely not.
I prefer to meet up in person.
[groans]
[clicks tongue] What a freaking hassle this is.
[clears throat]
Okay, sounds good. Tell me the time and place to meet.
[sighs]
[Byeong-gi] I think she got a little confused too.
As a fan, she liked Kang Pil-gu,
and romantically, I'd say she ended up falling for Melomaster on Onion.
-At least, that's my take. -[Gil-su] Hyeon-jun.
-Hey. -You should get ready now.
Uh-huh.
[sighs]
Okay.
-Hey, Su-ji. -[Su-ji] Yes?
-I'm going out. -Okay. Be safe.
What does my fortune say for today?
Your fortune today is mostly stable, Hyeon-jun.
But some unexpected events could pop up,
so it's a good idea to stay calm and take things in stride.
Oh. Okay, stay calm. Hmm.
I can't keep hiding from her. I'm sure you know.
Just be completely honest with her.
-Hey, Su-ji. -Yes?
Could you say something to help me muster my courage?
No one knows the outcome,
but if you give it your all, you won't have any regrets.
You and your pointless advice. Good lord.
That actually worked.
I'm glad I could help.
What's going on? You like me or what?
Goodbye, bro.
[sighs]
This rice cooker's barely been used. Why get rid of it?
It's too big.
Why would we need such a large rice cooker?
Besides, how often do we eat at home anyway?
Then why buy it in the first place?
-I must've been possessed or something! -[clicks tongue]
Hey.
Can you wear sneakers your ex-girlfriend bought you?
Mm-hmm. Of course.
-The shoes did nothing wrong. -How can you, though?
Won't they remind you of your ex every time?
[sighs] People forget. That's just how we are.
It was only a moment, and with time, everything fades.
Feeling upset or sad is temporary. Rice cookers last forever.
Hmm?
Funny how you're only strong in moments like this.
-Move it! -Mm-hmm.
It's raining. Want me to go instead?
No, it's fine.
[thunder rumbles]
[groans] Why isn't this person here yet? It's nasty out.
SEONGIL STATION
I'm here. I don't see you. Are you running late?
-Soulishere? -[exclaims]
[upbeat music playing]
-What's going on? -Onion pickup?
-What? -Aren't you selling your rice cooker?
Oh.
Wait, how did you know?
-But why are you selling this anyway? -Sorry?
You're getting rid of it because things didn't work out with Melomaster?
You're probably confused and trying to piece this together.
Let me help.
I'm Melomaster.
I, Lim Hyeon-jun, am Melomaster.
Melomaster was me… all along.
The other day, you asked me if I liked you.
Yes, I do.
A hundred percent.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO FOR HER APPEARANCE
[Jeong-sin] I mean, how's that even possible?
It was a coincidence? All of it?
Take your time and think it over. I can wait as long as you need.
[Jeong-sin] I've never felt like such an idiot before.
[shouts]
[Hyeon-jun] And from now on, I'll call your phone instead of using the Onion app.
-Sweet dreams. -[groans]
-I like you. -[Jeong-sin] I'm so pissed I got fooled.
Why can't I get him out of my head?
-Hello? -I want to meet up.
What?