[theme music playing]
ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PLACES ARE FICTITIOUS
FILMING OF CHILD ACTORS DONE UNDER BROADCASTING GUIDELINES
LEFT TURN SIGNAL PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL
Do you want to move in to my place?
Come live at mine.
[stutters]
[sighs]
EPISODE 7
[soft music playing]
[sighs]
[phone ringing]
[sighs]
[ringing continues]
Mr. Noh?
Have you eaten yet?
Feel free to grab whatever you want from the fridge.
[sighs]
[gasps] There's literally nothing to eat at my place. I feel awful.
-Want me to bring you something? -[sighs]
It's all good. Don't worry about that.
-I can order delivery. -[sighs]
Let's treat each other's places like our own
and make ourselves comfortable.
Okay, thank you.
No problem at all.
Bye.
[lines disconnect]
[sighs]
[sighs] What a cute fridge.
[grunts]
[door closes]
And so are its contents.
[sighs, grunts]
I guess she likes toast.
[clicks tongue]
[sighs] Has she lived like this all long?
[gasping]
Oh…
He doesn't seem to have a toaster anywhere.
Want to live in my apartment?
You should stay there.
[stammers]
You should stay at my place and I'll stay at yours.
Um…
Ah, I meant we should trade apartments.
Oh. What?
I don't particularly have any fond memories of my place either.
Well, compared to yours, it's probably nothing.
Oh, it actually might be uncomfortable for you though. There's nothing there.
[Ki-jun] That won't be an issue.
And since we're in the same-sized apartments in the same complex,
the cost would pretty much be the same, so let's just switch places
without overthinking it too much. Until one of us sells our apartment, okay?
What do you say?
Uh…
Okay, um, how about we give it a month?
"Give it a month"?
Mm-hmm.
[sighs]
Honestly, I have often thought about
just packing up and leaving the apartment.
But I couldn't do that without a plan.
-[sighs] Just get out of there right now. -Right now?
-Mm-hmm. So? -I want to, it's just…
[sighs] This wasn't on my agenda.
Plans change without warning, as they say. [chuckles]
[sighs]
That's true. [sighs]
When has life ever really gone the way we planned it?
[scoffs]
[romantic music playing]
[sighs]
It's pretty bleak in here.
She should just toss that or fill it with things.
[sighs]
[Na-rae slurps]
Mmm.
Good.
[slurps]
[swallows, sighs]
I'll bring my own chair next time.
[gasps] Hold on a sec.
I have no pillows at my place.
[sighing]
Hmm…
[sighs]
Damn it!
[sighs]
I should keep it down for the neighbors at this hour.
Just do it tomorrow. Tomorrow.
[phone chimes]
[Ki-jun] Man, I'm in trouble.
Right, I don't have my watch on me.
[sighs]
Should I call or…
I guess I should just text.
"If you're…"
[elevator beeps]
-"…still…" -[elevator bell dings]
-[gasps] -Oh.
Oh… [chuckles] …what a relief. You're still awake.
Yes, well, I figured I'd grab my charger from the car.
-[Han-deul] Uh… [gasps] -Why are you up so late?
I thought I'd bring you a pillow in case you needed one.
[chuckles] All right. Thank you.
Since you're here, why not step in and grab anything you left?
Uh… [chuckles]
[romantic music playing]
-I'll be… I'll be right out. [chuckles] -Yeah.
[keypad beeps]
[security system chimes]
Let's see now.
[sighs]
[groans]
If I go up now, I'll only make her uncomfortable.
In that case, I might as well.
[sighing]
[security system chimes]
[grunting]
I should get the motion sensor fixed already.
Ms. Kang, you're not here yet, are you?
Guess I'll just go. [humming]
[sighs] Why am I tiptoeing in my own home?
[sighs] All right.
[sighs] Eeny, meeny, miny, mo.
Yes.
This one should do.
Okay, I'm leaving now. [chuckles]
[security system chimes]
-[gasping, screaming] -No! Calm down. It's me! Calm down.
Ms. Kang. Ms. Kang, it's me.
-It's just me. -Huh?
-[romantic music playing] -[heartbeat thumping]
[panting]
-Jesus. -Whoa.
I'm so sorry about that.
-I didn't know it was you. -[chuckles]
[stammers] Did you stuff a brick in this?
-[chuckles] Oh, did I hit that hard? -[chuckles]
I came here to get my watch.
[gasps] A new tomorrow has begun.
Ah, you're right. And people usually call that "today."
-[chuckles] Yes, of course. -[chuckles]
-[Han-deul chuckles] Indeed. -Yeah, that's right.
Hey…
I think my motion sensor is broken.
[gasps] Oh, I see.
Which is why, um…
You should just leave it on like this since it doesn't work.
[chuckles] Got it.
I should've told you earlier.
[sighs]
[both chuckling]
-I'll get going now. Yeah. -[Han-deul] Sure.
-Bye, then. -[security system chimes]
Oh, wait.
-Good night, Ms. Kang. -Good night, Ki-jun.
[Ki-jun] All right.
[both chuckling]
[security system chimes]
[sighing]
[chuckling]
[sighs]
[grunts]
[phone chimes]
[sighs]
-[chuckles] -[intriguing music playing]
[phone buzzing]
UNDERWRITER KANG HAN-DEUL
ARE YOU HOME? HOW'S YOUR HEAD?
ACTUARY NOH KI-JUN
IT THROBS A BIT, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT
AND YOU? DID YOU GET WHAT YOU NEEDED?
BY THE WAY, WILL YOU BE USING THE TOASTER?
I COULDN'T FIND ONE HERE, SO IF YOU DON'T USE IT…
NEVER MIND, I WAS JUST ASKING. YOU CAN USE IT, MR. NOH.
[scoffs]
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE POLITE ABOUT YOUR OWN TOASTER
I WON'T USE IT. I'LL BRING IT TO YOU LATER.
OKAY. MESSAGE ME ANYTIME IF YOU THINK OF ANYTHING YOU NEED.
AND THANK YOU FOR HOLDING THE ELEVATOR EARLIER.
OKAY. MESSAGE ME ANYTIME IF YOU THINK OF ANYTHING YOU NEED.
WILL DO. SWEET DREAMS.
No. I shouldn't.
WILL DO.
All right, got my pillow.
[sighing]
Unlike the legends about the guardian rabbit on the moon,
the moon's patterns are actually craters caused by fallen meteors.
Meteors entering Earth's atmosphere
either burn up due to intense friction,
or end up falling into the ocean.
Certain catastrophic events in the cosmos
leave scars so deep they remain vivid and unhealed,
even after thousands of years.
[sighs]
I really should get a bed in here soon or something.
[sighs]
Let's just sleep.
-[alarm] Good morning. -[upbeat music playing]
[grunting, panting]
ALARM QUESTION
What the… [grunts]
-[music continues] -How am I supposed to solve this?
-[doorbell rings] -[grunting]
I thought you might miss this.
So much.
[security system chimes]
-[music continues] -[Han-deul gasps]
[chuckles]
It seems like you had a really good night's sleep.
[chuckling]
-Here, let me. Hold on… [chuckles] -Oh. Oh, my gosh.
Come down when you're ready for work. I'll be waiting.
[security system chimes]
-[chuckles] -[music stops]
[chuckles]
Oh, my gosh.
[sighs]
Ms. Kang, over here. Get in.
So, how was your night? Did you sleep well?
-Yeah, I slept well. Thank you. -That's good to hear.
Thank you for earlier, you know?
Hmm?
I know you showed up on purpose to help with the alarm.
[gasps] Ah.
Well, it's not like I could send Jeon-man your way instead, so…
[both chuckling]
Oh, this is actually my favorite thermos.
How did you know?
I didn't. It's just that this one caught my eye.
I guess we have a similar eye for things.
This is for you. Let's see if we like the same food too.
Ooh. [chuckles]
[grunting]
Mmm. It's so good.
Mm-hmm.
When did you have time to make this?
-[chuckles] -[Ki-jun] Mmm.
[moans] Wow. Yum.
There's no rush. Take your time eating.
Thank you.
-Off we go. Mm-hmm. -Off we go.
-Do you want some coffee? -Sure, sure.
Wow. The coffee is so good.
You like it? Is the flavor strong enough?
It could be a little stronger.
-Okay. I'll keep that in mind. -Okay.
So, you're commuting to work together?
Are you sure there's nothing between you two?
[elevator bell dings]
We, uh… We should head up.
Shall we, Ms. Kang?
If they're commuting to work together,
that means they're more than just coworkers.
What do you think, Mr. An?
Well, maybe they just carpooled.
[Na-rae] Uh-huh.
[elevator bell dings]
How did you know it was me though?
I thought I caught a whiff of you.
[romantic music playing]
You're being really cute right now.
Calling a man cute is the kiss of death.
[employee 1] Wait, please hold the door! [grunts]
-Excuse me. -[employee 2] Oh, apologies.
[employee 3] Jesus.
[heartbeat thumping]
-[swallows] -[elevator bell dings]
[employee 4] Excuse me.
Sheesh.
Ow.
Excuse me.
[grunting]
Oh, sure.
[romantic music playing]
[elevator bell dings]
[inhales deeply, sighs]
How about we have a little talk before heading in?
I'm sorry. I've probably put you
in a really awkward position.
Not at all.
This isn't entirely your fault.
[sighs] If so,
shall we try to define what's happening between us?
If short answers are hard, we could do multiple-choice.
Please describe our relationship
by responding to these questions with "colder" or "warmer" as relevant.
[chuckles]
Sure.
One, are we neighbors?
[chuckles] Warmer.
Two, coworkers?
Warm.
Three, are we friends?
Warmer.
[romantic music playing]
Four…
Oh…
Four would be…
Colder.
I'm sorry. I think we're between three and four,
-but I can't think of a suitable term. -[grunts]
Since our relationship is so evasive.
So, let's call it a gray zone.
So, you think we're in a gray zone?
Mm-hmm.
-[chuckles] That's a great idea. -Do you like that?
For now.
Great.
Then, let's keep our relationship in the gray until we figure out our number four.
Agreed. Then, um…
[stammers] I'll be "gray." All right?
[chuckles] Then I'll be "zone."
To hang with "gray."
[both chuckling]
[screaming]
-[pants] Mayday! Mayday! -Why? What is it, sir?
-What? What? What? -What's going on?
An insurance claim has been filed for Ms. Woo Seon-hee.
-Huh? -[Jeon-man, Ki-jun] What?
Ms. Woo Seon-hee is filing for divorce!
-Hold on. -Hurry! Find out what happened!
Ms. Woo Seon-hee. She's not on our priority list,
or in our high-risk group though.
Oh, I think she's our latest applicant.
Besides, she couldn't submit a claim. There's a 90-day exemption.
-Right. -Oh, my God.
What are you rambling on about?
You think we don't know that?
Did you forget about the zero percent divorce rate for the next six months?
What's it matter if it falls apart now or in 90 days?
How are you going to handle this?
They are at the courthouse signing their divorce papers as we speak!
Do you really think this is the time to just sit around like this?
-No, that can't happen! -Oh, no, sir!
-No! We can't. We can't! -Move it! Move it right now. Hurry!
This is not the time to grab your scarf!
We don't have time for that. Come on, you fools!
Hurry up! I said move!
[screams]
SUPREME COURT OF KOREA
[pants]
Where do you think they are?
Let's check the submission counter first, then we split up.
How do we find them?
Grab anyone who looks like they're in their 70s and…
Wait. They're in front of us.
Where?
Remember, you wanted this.
I simply took it upon myself to fulfill your wish.
Thank you then, I guess. Hmm.
What a change given you've never listened to a word I've said all these years.
Unbelievable. The least you could do is apologize.
Woman, have you no shame in the least?
None at all.
So it's time you left a stubborn, ignorant woman like me
and found someone who offers more.
Someone younger, more vivacious, more affectionate,
who truly brings out the best in you.
I'm ready to live life on my own terms and embrace the future I deserve.
On what terms?
What are you talking about?
Young-kyu. Calm down before you pass out.
This isn't the place to work yourself up, you know?
Let's just go home.
[sighs] Why the hell is she doing this to me?
Do we have food at home?
Honey, let's eat if your blood sugar is low.
[Seon-hee] Oh, please.
Don't pretend to be all caring and thoughtful.
You never take me out.
It looks like they've already submitted their divorce papers.
We're screwed. Completely screwed.
[sighs]
Let's go.
[sighs]
Get out. All of you.
Now. I don't want to see you. [sighs]
And this? What now, huh? [pants]
What the hell are we going to do about it? [coughs]
[sighs] Ah, God. I'm stressed. [grunts]
[Na-rae] We still have four weeks left.
Oh. Hello, Ms. Jeon.
It's so good to… Oh, apologies. Oh, gosh.
[sighs]
Sorry.
This isn't your typical situation, you know, Ms. Jeon.
A geriatric divorce isn't a simple matter
because it's a result of 10, maybe 20, years of resentment.
Come on. That's why I have you all here, right?
Just work together and you'll figure it out.
We need them to reconsider within the four-week exemption period.
-Get to work. -Yes, ma'am.
How can we possibly change these people's minds in less than four weeks though?
Aren't you all going in?
-Well, you'd better before I… -Yeah, okay. We're coming.
We're coming, sir.
All of you lurking round the office, come in, now!
-[Jeon-man] Coming now. -[Ki-jun] Go, go, go.
POLICYHOLDER PERSONAL INFORMATION
If she's not on either the priority or high-risk group list,
this divorce might have been an impulsive decision.
[sighs] Well, the thing about divorce, it can never be impulsive.
Well, how so?
You'll get it once you've experienced it.
Anyhow, in a geriatric divorce, this is especially true.
Couples have likely fought many battles over the years.
Battles. [scoffs] Yeah, you've had your share.
-[sighs] Ah, well, back to business. -[clears throat]
Seriously, why was she never flagged as being high-risk?
If she wasn't genuinely considering divorce, that could be the reason.
You're telling me they filed for divorce together,
without ever intending to follow through?
And how can you be so sure?
We saw them outside the courthouse
leaving together after submitting their divorce papers.
They seemed inseparable, like two peas in a pod.
They kept going on and on about divorce, but to me
it seemed like they weren't truly grasping the situation.
What are you talking about?
[Seon-hee] Young-kyu. Calm down before you pass out.
Do we have food at home? Honey, let's eat if your blood sugar is low.
-Mmm. You're right. -Hold on. This makes no sense.
Why file for divorce if you don't intend…
Huh? Don't tell me they're… they're after the insurance payout?
No.
If they wanted the payout, wouldn't they consider
the exemption period before filing?
-No. -Exactly. It's just strange though.
The fact that she signed up for divorce insurance at her age, you know?
I wonder how she even found out about it in the first place.
Couldn't agree more. Jesus.
About that…
-[exclaim] -[scream]
-Who is it? [exclaiming] -It's me. It's okay.
Who are you? Who are you?
Calm down. Calm down, everyone.
-[panting] -[Dae-bok] Everything was escalating
so rapidly that I completely forgot to introduce him.
So, this is my former mentee who works in insurance.
Come on now, sit down.
-Hey, hey, say hello. -For crying out loud.
-This is our senior managing director. -Oh, gosh.
-And here are the team members. -[all sighing]
-That's right. -Uh, it's a pleasure to meet you all.
-Likewise, I guess. -I'm Nam Chang-hee,
I sell insurance in Ssangmun-dong. I'm excited to collaborate.
-It's a pleasure to meet you. -Same here, sir.
-[Dae-bok] Come on, let's sit down. -You okay, sir?
We're short on time, so, uh, will you please sit down so we can resume?
-Ma'am, please go ahead. Okay. -[Ki-jun clears throat]
And why is he here?
Oh, right. About that… You see, since we had a couple of rejections--
Mr. Na.
I'd like to hear his answer, not yours.
Huh?
Uh, yes. My apologies, ma'am.
Well, Mr. Na asked me
to handle the two sales rejections in an effort to secure new sales.
And so?
And so I did exactly that.
Meaning?
I helped Grandma Seon-hee apply for divorce insurance coverage.
No kidding.
[stammers]
-Ah. -[Ki-jun sighs]
TEXT, TEXT, TEXT
-[upbeat music playing] -[attendees clapping]
ENERGETIC AND EXCITING SINGING CLASS
[Chang-hee, attendees singing in Korean]
-[Seon-hee cries] -Okay, let's hold for a moment, please.
We'll resume once I talk, talk, talk the tears from this lady's eyes.
-[sighs] -[attendees murmuring]
[Chang-hee] You see, Grandma Seon-hee takes a singing class
at one of the venues where I do my sales.
But she caught everyone off guard by breaking down in tears during a song.
Thank you.
Ma'am, are you feeling better now?
I received a message from a friend of 30 years,
sharing that her home is
-on the verge of being taken. -Go on.
So how could I have possibly turned her down?
[Chang-hee] I see.
[Seon-hee] That scammer deliberately deceived me.
-Oh. -[Seon-hee sobs]
So why am I the one who has to take the fall?
[Chang-hee] It turned out she fell victim to a phishing scam.
Fortunately, no money was lost.
But her husband must have reprimanded her quite severely.
Always calling me names…
Ignorant and frustrating. As if I'm incapable of understanding anything.
Throwing his weight around just because he earns the money,
while making me feel like nothing more than a servant who cooks
and does his damn laundry.
[gasping, murmuring]
It may be too late for me to say this, but I want a divorce now.
Oh, please don't say that now.
Or you'll just regret it later.
Think of all the years you've put up with your husband.
Unless you have something like this to fall back on.
Say more.
[stammers]
What… What makes her so special? Why her of all people?
I just thought all we had to do was increase the policyholders.
Okay. Hmm.
[groans] Just my luck.
[inhales sharply]
Forgive me, ma'am. I've committed a deadly sin.
[Ah-young] But still that justifies nothing,
who gets divorced over falling for a phishing scam. That's ridiculous.
The phishing scam was just the last straw for her pent-up emotions.
That's right.
You wouldn't believe how stingy and stubborn Grandpa Young-kyu can be,
and he disrespects Grandma Seon-hee quite often.
-[Ki-jun sighs] -Hmm.
However, it wouldn't be fair to blame Grandpa Young-kyu entirely.
The truth is Grandma Seon-hee often gets herself into financial trouble
by co-signing loans and lending money all because of her kind-hearted nature.
-[sighs] -[Ah-young] For God's sake.
[groans] The valley is deep. The valley is deep.
Hey, Ki-jun, what should we do?
You can make this work, right?
[sighs]
Now that we have a sense of the situation,
Ms. Joh and I will go meet with Ms. Woo and discuss with her.
-Yeah, okay. -[Ah-young] Okay.
All right, then. Um, I guess Mr. An and I will meet with the husband, and I--
No, you can't… Don't.
-You can't meet the husband. -Why not?
Well, he'll hit the roof if he finds out Grandma Seon-hee took out insurance.
He'll rant about her getting scammed again because she's so naive.
[sighs]
And if he learns it's divorce insurance, he might actually want to get divorced.
Yeah, it figures.
If I ever found out my wife secretly… [crying] …took out a divorce insurance …
[breathes shakily, cries]
The very thought of it is horrifying.
-[crying] -Uh…
Oh, come on.
Don't worry, all right? That's never going to happen. You're okay.
The old lady didn't actually take out the insurance--
Come on, that's our team leader's wife.
Oh, sorry, Mr. Na. I meant Ms. Lee, Ms. Lee.
-[taps pen] -Mr. Na.
[hiccups]
My apologies, Ms. Jeon.
Okay. We'll hold off directly addressing this with the husband for now.
Let's first get a sense of the situation.
[hiccups] But how?
You'll see him for pent-up anger.
And you for a cervical hernia.
And I'll… [groans]
My disc has slipped. It slipped. Oh, God. [groaning]
ONSAEM KOREAN MEDICINE CLINIC
-She and her husband live upstairs here? -Hmm.
Let's see now… Oh.
-Mmm? -Over there.
I think that's her.
Let's go over to her.
Oh, my, ma'am!
Ooh. Not everyone has someone to shop and cook for them, you know?
Your husband is so lucky.
-Enough with the flattering. -All right, ma'am.
By the way, where's Dr. Park been running off to?
He's goes out often these days.
-Mmm. Is that so? -Yeah.
He's so full of energy lately, like he's turned back the clock.
I've noticed he's looking younger, isn't he? [chuckles]
[Seon-hee] My husband has always been like that.
Well, silly, that's why you should dress up more, you know?
No, this isn't how a doctor's wife should dress, don't you think?
Men, regardless of age, always seem to prefer younger women, huh?
-Oh, come on. Enough with your nonsense. -Okay, if you say so.
Why don't you come over and enjoy a hot cup of tea?
-Wha… Goodness. -Please, come over.
-[Seon-hee groans] -Oh, just come already.
-Come on. Let's follow them. -Let's go.
[receptionist] Mr. Na Dae-bok, the doctor will see you now.
DIRECTOR PARK YOUNG-KYU
[sighs]
Ah, nice to meet you, Doctor.
-Huh? [chuckles] Have a seat? -Yes, yes, of course.
Oh, my God, that… [chuckles]
[Young-kyu] What's wrong with your complexion?
You're still quite young, and yet you look like life's drained out of you.
[gasps]
You're truly an exceptional doctor, sir. [gasps]
I mean, how can you tell, just from one single look at my face?
-Wow. -[chuckles]
I'll check your pulse to be sure.
-Come on. Give me your hand. -Sorry? Ah, yes.
[Young-kyu sighs]
[sighs]
You have that unsettling sensation of a lump in your bowels,
one that occasionally throbs, right?
Yeah, yeah, doctor. It throbs. Yeah, yeah.
-Whoa. -Not only do you have trouble sleeping,
but those early mornings leave you feeling out of sorts.
Plus, you suffer from a constant migraine sleep can't cure.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You have pent-up anger.
You shouldn't let your stress go untreated, you know.
[gasps] Ah, yeah.
[inhales sharply] Uh, well. To be honest, I went through a divorce.
I guess that's why I've been so stressed out.
[laughing]
Divorce?
I can promise you, it was the right decision.
Your stress level has to drop now.
No, that can't be right, sir.
Every day, I come home from work to a house that feels completely cold, empty.
Saving on your electricity bill is a nice bonus.
Whenever I throw together a quick meal on my own…
[sighs] …I can't help but wonder why life has to be so hard.
Well, go to a soup kitchen then.
During election season, they offer special meals
and even assemblymen help serve food.
Still though, what if you get sick or something?
How about some acupuncture? Get up.
-Acupuncture? -Get up.
-Up, up. Take your jacket off. -Well, sir…
I've never actually had acupuncture before.
Come on, let's go.
-Sure. -Now, come this way.
Excuse me? Wait… Where are you? Hold on.
-Over here. Now lie down. -Now, Doctor, wait a minute. [grunts]
[breathes shakily]
Pent-up anger results from energy blockages.
Acupuncture's the best.
Oh, my goodness, sir.
Just how old are you? How do you have such energy, Doctor?
It's another one of the perks of divorce.
Without pointless arguments draining you, you feel more energized.
Isn't that more of a downside to divorce?
Bursting with energy but lonelier than ever--
Streaming services!
Check them out.
Streaming services…
Streaming services.
[stammers]
I'll unblock your Hegu point too, so try to get some good rest.
[phone buzzing]
He really is an exceptional doctor.
-[yawns] -[Young-kyu] Hello?
Oh, you called. Yes.
My, God. Madam Choi, really?
Perhaps you're free right now?
I can't wait to come by.
Yes, all right then. I'll be right there. Bye.
A lady?
[chuckles]
-Sir, the nurse will… -[whimpers]
…remove the needles when it's time.
-[door opens, closes] -[Dae-bok grunts] That hurts.
[groaning, straining]
-[line rings] -God, it hurts.
[Ki-jun] Oh, man. My back. [groaning]
-[phone buzzing] -Oh, it hurts.
What's going on now?
-What's up? -Damn, it's pri… [whimpers]
"Damn it," what?
-No, it's not our turn yet. -Uh…
[sighs]
[both groaning]
-No more consultations for today. -[receptionist] Sir?
It's something urgent.
Wait, Dr. Park.
-[Dae-bok] Go after him now! -[gasps]
-We have to go after him! -Hurry!
-Follow him. Jesus. -[pants]
That's right, I've been meaning to talk to you
[sighs] I'm glad I ran into you.
Why do you look so sad?
[sighs] It's nothing.
It's doesn't look like nothing. What's going on?
Well, you see. Her father's in the hospital,
but it seems like they're going to discharge him
because his hospital bills are overdue.
They've stopped his treatment, and he's about to be kicked out.
Oh, no. What now?
I-I could… Just, um, well… If…
If I sell my house and downsize, it seems like it might work out,
but the real estate market is practically dead these days, you know?
Why don't you ask Ms. Woo for help?
Hey. Don't be absurd. I doubt she has any money to give.
[hairdresser grunts]
[sighs]
[bag opens]
[paper rustles]
Here. For you.
Ma'am, what is this?
Well, to be honest,
I was saving this to use as a deposit if I found a house for myself.
A place for yourself? Why would you need a new house?
[Seon-hee] Oh, it's nothing to worry about.
But you seem to be in more urgent need of this.
Use it to cover your father's hospital bills first.
[hairdresser] Wow, you're the best, Ms. Woo.
Take it now. Pay her back with interest.
I'm your witness, okay?
[scoffs]
Thank you, Ms. Woo.
You know, no one offered to help, not even my husband or siblings.
Oh. How long have we known each other? It's fine.
I swear… Listen.
I'll sell my house quickly and repay you with interest in full.
You don't need to.
Just waive your commission fee when I find a house.
Hey, Ms. Woo, what's going on?
Are you really looking for a place to rent?
Okay, guys. I'll go home. I have to cook dinner.
My husband insists on having fresh rice and soup for every single meal.
No matter what.
Thank you so much, ma'am. I'll repay you in full, as soon as possible.
-Take care. -[footsteps approaching]
Ladies, are you here for a hair cut?
-We'll come back later. Sorry. -[hairdresser] Huh?
-[chuckles] Excuse us. -Excuse us.
Pick one. Pick one. Take your pick!
[Jeon-man] Why would he suddenly come here?
How should I know?
He seems really excited though.
Oh, look at that. Is this the Titanic? Whoa.
How about I give you a great deal? 150,000.
You're obviously more excited, aren't you?
It's that obvious?
You geeking out like in an elementary school treasure hunt.
Geeking out? Does this work, sir?
[vendor 1] Perfectly. 150,000.
Hey, hey, quit geeking out. Come on.
-[vendor 1] 130,000? -Uh, well… I'll come back.
Seriously, where did all this stuff come from?
This is a real flea market. You might catch fleas.
Better not know where they come from.
Wha… Hey, a Mymy cassette player.
-Check this. -[gasps] So great.
[gasps] I can't believe this is still around.
-[vendor 2] It's rare to come by. -[giggles]
Ah, Madam Choi, thank you for meeting me.
Hi.
[chuckles] I'm glad you could make it.
Yeah. [chuckles]
Oh.
-You're picking it up? -Of course, how could you not buy this?
Can you knock 20,000 won off?
I can't. I'm already selling it at a loss.
-He's selling it at a loss. -All right.
Hey. Hey.
Look. He's gone now.
-That's too bad. -Jesus!
[vendor 2] Thanks for your purchase.
-Take care. -Have a great day, sir.
Oh…
You screwed up.
[Jeon-man] What do we do now?
[sighs]
-Hey, hey, hey. Over there. Over there. -Oh, I see them.
[pants] Look, look.
[Jeon-man] Who's that with him?
[engine starts]
[grunts]
Ms. Woo Seon-hee?
-Ms. Woo Seon-hee. -Wait, ma'am.
-[Han-deul] Ms. Woo. -[Ah-young] Ma'am.
Oh, hello, ma'am.
Hi, how are you?
Who are you?
You filed for a divorce insurance claim recently, right?
We're from Plus General Insurance.
Right, the divorce.
I filed for divorce. That's right.
But what brings you insurance people all the way out here?
We're here because you filed an insurance claim, ma'am.
-Ah, the claim for the divorce. -[chuckles]
When will the insurance payout be issued?
[Han-deul stammers]
Well, we came to see you to actually explain everything to you.
Do you have a minute to talk right now?
Three whole months?
Yes, it's called the exemption period.
For this specific product,
coverage becomes available 90 days after the sign-up date.
[chuckles] I'm sure you were informed when you signed up.
-I believe I was. -[chuckles]
I mean, I suppose so.
[both chuckle]
So, I just need to file for divorce after 90 days, right?
Uh, that's exactly right.
In the mean time, would you consider couple's therapy to help you?
-Would you? -Therapy?
Yes.
Our divorce insurance policy comes with
access to various marriage improvement programs
designed to help those who sign up.
Improvement programs?
[Ah-young] Yes, you can receive couples therapy
or you might consider taking up a shared activity or hobby.
Like learning salsa dancing together or something of that nature.
No, I don't want any of that at all.
-There's no additional cost… -[Han-deul] Uh…
…and once you try it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. [chuckles]
No…
I want this divorce.
-[sighs] -[Han-deul] I see.
[sighs]
Why do you want to leave your husband?
You've made it through all these years without issue.
My husband has kept his youthful spirit.
His spirit? Huh?
So, I'll file the insurance claim after 90 days.
Are we all set then?
-[stammers, clears throat] -Oh.
-Yes, ma'am. -Okay.
[Seon-hee grunts] Oh, gosh.
Well, then. Good day to you both.
Should you ever need more questions,
feel free to reach out to me anytime.
-Thank you, Insurance Lady. -[chuckles]
Go along now.
-We'll talk more soon. -Mmm.
-Goodbye, ma'am. -Okay.
Goodbye, ma'am.
Bye.
[door opens, closes]
Sir, please tell me. What's the latest update on the divorce insurance product?
Yes, ma'am.
I forwarded the risk data and terms and conditions you provided
to the relevant departments.
They'll let us know by month end if any revisions are required.
We'll need to speed things up,
to ensure we launch before Plus General Insurance, no matter what.
-Right. -However, given that the risk data
we have at the moment is incomplete,
I anticipate it will take some time.
[sighs] Is that so?
Then I'll get our external teams to coordinate
and to collect the additional data that's required.
Okay. Great.
So how did she seem in person?
Far more determined than we thought.
When we explained the 90-day exemption period,
she said she'd file a claim right after.
We even suggested couples therapy,
but she firmly declined. She wants this divorce.
Okay. Thank you.
What about the husband?
Uh, yeah, the thing is… [inhales sharply]
…the husband also seemed super positive about the concept of divorce.
Even when I mentioned all of its drawbacks,
he seemed, well, completely unfazed.
[sighs] Okay, well, and I'm not certain,
but it seems like he might be seeing another woman.
Hold on, another woman?
It's true.
He disappeared with a woman.
[sighs] He didn't disappear. You caused us to lose him.
This is why I don't want to get married, like, ever.
Regardless…
From what I observed,
Ms. Woo didn't seem quite ready for such a huge change.
What do you mean by that though?
She didn't seem to have any grasp of financial matters
as if she'd been living in a bubble.
Above all, despite everything, she seemed to still care for her husband.
[Ah-young] She's right. I thought about that too.
She still cooks lunch and dinner for him, for one,
she takes care of the house,
keeps talking about him, saying "my husband this" and "my husband that."
[Dae-bok] Of course. She's lived with him for a lifetime.
Do you really think she'd change overnight
-just because of some divorce papers? -[sighs]
Honestly, considering her age, it would be troubling if her habits changed overnight.
[Na-rae sighs]
What's important to us in this matter,
is that the divorce is legally finalized.
Not whether they will end up living happily.
That's the issue.
I agree with you.
[chuckles]
-[Dae-bok] I mean… -[Ki-jun sighs]
…don't just sit there with blank faces doing nothing. Show more…
Show more energy and figure out a way to resolve this, will you?
Ugh, you're all so seriously frustrating.
Hey, Noh Ki-jun, got any ideas for us?
If we can't stop this divorce from happening…
We have to stop it!
If we can't stop this divorce from happening…
What the… I said we have to stop it at all costs!
Section Two. The scope of the coverage.
Section Two, what are the exact terms?
"The insured person under this contract must be an adult male or female
between 18 and 80 and must not be currently involved in
any affair or relationship outside of their marriage."
Hmm.
-[sighs] Don't tell me… -That's the answer.
-What's the answer? -Affair, sir.
[Dae-bok] What?
If we can prove that her husband is having an affair,
then we can invalidate this contract.
What do you mean "invalidate"?
We don't terminate it. We declare it void.
Huh, not bad.
If the contract is declared void, then that's that.
Since it's not a termination, it won't affect us in any way.
Bingo.
[exclaims, laughs]
Amazing! Hey, Noh Ki-jun, you're truly a genius!
[laughing]
There, we have our plan.
We dig up anything that even smells like an affair,
-and void the contract entirely. -[Jeon-man sighs]
I guess we're digging into people's private lives now.
Do we have to go to such lengths though?
[Jeon-man] What?
I mean, do we really have to go that far and risk hurting Ms. Woo?
She's must be struggling as it is, especially with her decision to divorce.
We have to.
If it ensures the project's success.
Even if Ms. Woo won't be able to receive the benefits herself?
To allow others like Ms. Woo to benefit,
the product needs to officially be launched.
If we don't launch the product, it's not really a product.
Just a prototype.
[sighs]
[clears throat]
[car alarm beeps]
[engine starts]
Ms. Woo!
Were you at the grocery store?
-What? -You got your groceries, didn't you?
-Oh… [chuckles] …I guess I did. -[chuckles]
So, what's up? Had lunch yet?
Yeah, sure. It's way past lunch now. It's time for dinner.
What about you, Ms. Woo?
Oh, well, I… Um…
By the way, what's the date today?
Today? It's the fourth.
[gasps] Oh, my God. The anniversary of my mother-in-law's passing is in two days.
[sighs] I need buy some rice cakes.
By the way, tell me, how did you like it?
Huh? Like what?
Oh, I'm talking about the comforter.
You know, the one Dr. Park bought the other day?
-Comforter? -Oh, come on.
The hotel bedding set.
What are you talking about? What comforter?
[scoffs] Oh, the comforter imported from Italy,
that he got just a few days ago, huh?
[sighs] Uh…
What did he get now?
A comforter.
The one from… Actually…
[stammers] I must've confused him with a different customer.
Gosh, I'm all over the place. Time to cook dinner now. [laughs]
if you'll excuse me.
[footsteps running away]
Mm-hmm.
-Thank you, sir. -All right. Goodbye, sir.
[door locks]
[sighs]
-I'll head out first. -Sure.
GUEST FEEDBACK CARD
You're being really cute right now.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
IT'S CUTE
TRAVESTY
Wha…
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR JEON NA-RAE
Oh, damn it.
God. Now what? [grunts]
[muffled screaming]
[panting]
Die!
Die, you idiot.
[phone buzzes]
[pants]
[gasps]
[grunts]
[heartbeats thumping]
Calling a man cute is the kiss of death.
[sighs]
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR JEON NA-RAE
[sighs]
I hate complicated situations like this.
[romantic music playing]
[doorbell rings]
[music ends]
Are you here to grab something or…
Yeah, my watch. I…
-It's already on your wrist though. -Um, yeah, I suppose it is.
[both chuckle]
[scoffs] I need my alarm clock.
You took it the other morning.
Right.
[sighs]
I'm actually not here to get anything.
So, uh, why are you here then?
[sighs] I came to apologize.
For earlier, I disappointed you, didn't I?
[sighs] No.
I wouldn't say I felt disappointed,
I was just… I was a bit thrown off. You seemed different.
Or I guess I didn't know you at all to begin with.
Ms. Kang, take a seat.
Uh…
This might sound like an excuse,
but it was the best I could come up with,
considering failure isn't an option for us.
But, you know, I kept wondering if stopping the divorce…
was really the right thing to do.
And so, that's why I came up with a way for us to succeed,
even if the divorce goes through.
If he's really having an affair, then even if she were to get a divorce…
[inhales sharply] I didn't think it was going to be this burdensome.
I… [sighs]
I'm a coward.
You're not. I had no idea that was your intention.
[scoffs]
There's a reason Jeon-man calls me a Travesty.
Sophistry, self-realization…
I get away with stuff like that all the time, you know?
I must have misunderstood you.
It's all good. You don't have to be sorry. I didn't come here for that.
I was simply concerned that
you might have been upset because of me.
That look you had earlier.
I couldn't stop thinking about it.
I was just…
looking for answers, you know?
[sighs]
Why was I so upset?
It's only work, so why did it affect me like that?
If it had been Mr. An or Ah-young instead of you, would I have felt…
the same way?
[inhales sharply]
It's because it was you.
[Ki-jun inhales sharply]
I can't be "zone" after all.
Actually, I don't want to.
[theme music playing]
SPECIAL THANKS TO PARK YOUNG-KYU AND CHA MI-KYEONG
FOR THEIR GUEST APPEARANCES
House swapping?
Yet Ki-jun's stuff is all still here.
-You and Ms. Kang… -What's going on between you two?
-You see… -You see…
Don't fall for me.
I don't know how to do that.
I think that love is meant to be silly.
Let me get this straight, you're both from an insurance company?
That's why you wanted to get divorced?
Well then, does this mean we've succeeded?
Not quite yet. We've got a real challenge ahead of us now.
A challenge?