EPISODE 4
You're right.
I finally…
remembered you.
Remembered me?
The dakgalbi place.
1 YEAR AGO
Eat up!
-Yes, boss! -Yes, sir!
Thank you for the food!
Sir.
A bottle of soju, please.
Sure, just a second.
Okay.
Here you go.
I've never seen her before.
Maybe she's broken-hearted.
Geez.
Who eats dakgalbi with their head down like that?
You shouldn't eat it like that.
You should sit up straight like this,
place this on your palm,
and top it with a slice of radish, two pieces of meat,
and a piece of garlic on top.
Here.
Have it.
You country people are so nosy.
You're not from here, right?
Where are you from?
What's your name?
My name might not exist as of tomorrow.
"Beauty."
Then is that why you asked me to meet you?
Come to think of it, the clothes you're wearing…
Yes, I was wearing this that day.
You're right. They're the same clothes.
I was actually thinking
you probably asked to see me because you remembered.
Yes.
So that's why you wanted to see me.
To be honest, I wanted to pretend not to remember.
Because you're my student's uncle and I was embarrassed you had to see that.
But…
I thought about why I kept letting you get to me.
And I realized
that I felt indebted to you on a subconscious level.
And that might be the reason.
So, I wanted to settle that debt today.
And lastly…
Here.
Now I finally feel like I've repaid you.
I'm sorry I pretended not to remember.
And thank you
so much for that day.
Bye, then.
Were you trying to die, or was it just an accident?
When you feel down, sweets are the best cure. Okay?
What happened in Seoul?
Can you tell me about it?
Why would I tell you about me?
Who do you think you are?
Bom.
After spending some time with me, you must think we're friends now.
Mr. Sun Jae-gyu.
We're nothing like that.
So don't try to meddle in my business.
And just treat me as your nephew's teacher.
Goodbye, then.
Ms. Bom.
Ms. Bom. Yoon…
SHINSU HIGH SCHOOL SUN JAE-GYU
What happened in Seoul?
Can you tell me about it?
That was why I wanted to pay my debt and end it.
There's nothing sweet in this house, so go.
Just go. You won't?
What the heck? What's wrong with it?
Hide.
I'm sorry. It's my fault.
But what brought you to my place?
Oh. Well…
I dreamed of the perfect crime, but it wasn't easy for a first-timer.
You went through a lot because of my sister that day, so…
No, I just did my job as her teacher.
Still, I should thank you as her brother.
Thank me with luxury goods?
No, it's just a shopping bag for the brand.
Well, these are the only shopping bags I have at my place.
Is it baeksuk?
You'll need my number.
Once you try it, you'll definitely want to contact me.
BOM, I SHOULDN'T HAVE MEDDLED…
I apologize.
Is it the same girl?
Wow, you're texting each other now?
Any plans to get a new job?
I plan to work here for the rest of my life.
Okay.
Wrap it up.
What? Where are you going? You need to move these.
I feel so weak today, I can't even lift a sheet of paper. Bye.
Why do you feel…
I plan to work here until I die!
SPORTS CENTER
The Shinsu High PE teacher sure is different!
What is this? You veterans can't even beat a newbie?
No one else?
Are there any more guys who want to spar with me?
-Hello, sir! -Hello, sir!
We're here to learn how to beat him but might end up learning from him.
They say there's a bully at school.
No.
-Just be quiet. -No.
He comes to the school, acts rudely, and threatens them.
-Don't. -They must've suffered so much
that they came here.
Ms. Seo, didn't you say we had to go somewhere?
Well… Oh, right.
Someone we know is about to die.
-We should go to the funeral hall. -Yes, we should hurry.
Still, you should spar with him.
The teachers have been waiting so long to spar with you.
He treats his kid's teachers like that?
It's only right to pull out his arm with an armbar
and finish him off with the North-south choke.
But today I came to clear my head because I feel off.
I'm sorry, but let's spar next time.
Goodness. That's too bad, but we should take a rain check.
Let's do it.
What's gotten into him? Why is he acting up so much today?
You're pretty good, huh?
Hey, do you know a good burial spot for him?
May he rest in peace.
I got you. You punk.
Your arm will break. Tap out!
He's usually so strong. Why is he so weak today?
-Punk. -I know, right?
Hey, surrender. You'll break your arm.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
YOON BOM
What… Why is Ms. Bom calling at this hour?
Where are you going, punk?
Answer it.
Hi, Ms. Bom.
You didn't disclose the major flaws of the house. That's deceiving.
You see, I let it slide when grubs broke out in the yard.
This time, there are a lot wasps
flying around lately. I can't live like this.
Wasps?
Well, if you want to get rid of wasps,
I think you should look for an expert online.
We will draw lots to decide on teams for the Shinsu High Sports Festival!
In this competition,
medals will be given to everyone on the winning team. Yes or no?
-Yes! -That's right.
Yes!
Now, second-year students, please come up and draw lots.
Come on up!
GOOD AT EVERYTHING SUN HAN-GYUL
Han-gyul!
Team White!
SO HANDSOME, SUN HAN-GYUL
Team White!
Team Blue!
Team White!
Ms. Bom, I was looking into some app because of the wasps
and found someone really good.
Here, have a read.
Team Blue!
What is that?
"Hello. I'm the Song Joong-ki of Shinsu,
the youngest son of a rich family."
"I'd like to introduce myself briefly."
"When I was a baby, I learned to crawl watching cockroaches crawling."
"Battling ants over my meals
and waging bloody wars with mosquitoes
turned me into something of an insecticide expert,
especially when it comes to dealing with wasps."
"I've never been able to stand nectar-sucking insects,
so I took out wasps whenever I saw them."
"People even joked, 'Is he from a beekeeper family or what?'"
"'Why is he so good at getting rid of wasps?'"
"Hence, I ended up earning the title 'The Heir of the Wasp Family.'"
"Is there a wasp nest at your house?"
"Did you get stung by a wasp today?"
"If so, please contact me, the Heir of the Wasp Family."
"For just 20,000 won,
I will take care of everything." "No sticky hands guaranteed"?
What do you think?
Doesn't he sound legit?
-He's the real deal. -"An heir."
Next up are Ms. Seo Hye-suk
and Ms. Yoon Bom. Please come up.
All right. What will they draw?
Let's go.
Team Blue!
Next, Ms. Yoon Bom.
Team White!
This is ridiculous.
Take a look. It looks like a Korean food buffet.
Team Blue only has overly fermented green onion kimchi and pickles.
Bom, don't listen to him. Don't say anything or get angry.
Pickles?
You're the one who's wrinkly like dried fish. Who are you calling pickles?
I wasn't talking about you.
That doesn't matter.
Calm down.
The Superintendent of Education and the governor might come that day.
I think Mr. Hong's making a fuss because he'd look bad to them.
Put up with injustice.
Come on, don't be like that.
To make it fair, let us swap team members, just one.
Restrain yourself from saying what's right.
Well, I don't know. I can't just tell them to swap teams.
Unless someone wants to switch teams.
Ms. Bom.
You volunteer to switch teams.
What are you saying?
Why would I…
Wait, Mr. Hong.
YOON BOM
Mr. Hong.
YOON
Where on earth did the white ball go?
How could he change the decision like that?
Why not change the World Cup draw results while he's at it?
How should I take revenge on him?
Do I have to join Team Blue if you tell me to?
Open up.
-It's good. -Really?
Get better after eating this, okay?
Congrats on passing the teacher certification exam.
Your baeksuk is the best.
Yay!
How does it taste the same as my dad's baeksuk?
Once you try it, you'll definitely want to contact me.
LAWYER CHOI I-JUN
Right.
Coming.
The Heir of the Wasp Family, right?
This way, please.
See the tree with "Sun Jae-gyu" on it?
I think that's the cause.
You see, I've never watered it properly.
Because I don't really care whether it lives or dies.
But it's so resilient.
Every time I see it, it's grown. Just like the person who gave it.
I saw on the Internet that people usually use gasoline or lacquer spray.
How will you get rid of it with an axe?
If you're worried about the tree, I don't care if it breaks or gets hurt.
So don't worry.
Is it done already?
I'll go get my wallet. It's 20,000 won, right?
I'm not that kind of person.
I'm sure you've suffered because of insects all your life.
Of course I should pay you.
By any chance,
could you take care of that one as well?
I think it'll be infested with bugs soon,
so I'd like to deal with it if the price is right.
You mean 20,000 won?
Please do it right away.
Sir, take a break and have this.
How many grains are in it?
What a good worker.
If I'd known there was
such a good worker who works so quietly,
I would've called for help sooner.
It's him.
Mr. Choi I-jun.
Thank you for the baeksuk.
I couldn't help but call you, like you said.
It tastes exactly like what I was looking for.
Especially the bittersweet aftertaste.
No restaurant has recreated that taste.
Seriously? You'll give me the secret recipe?
Okay. Then, at 5:00 p.m. on the 24th,
I'll see you at Two Cups of Coffee.
Heave-ho!
"Heave-ho"?
So…
His uncle is... the Heir of the Wasp Family?
Did you finish it? Anything you don't understand?
There is.
Why won't you ask me?
Because I wouldn't teach you if I were you.
You got me wrong.
I wouldn't lose to you even if I taught you a little.
Is that so?
Then teach me.
Let's not calculate them one by one and just list them.
Sigma k from one to ten…
K cubed equals…
Two-tenths…
It's 3,025.
I knew it.
What are you doing?
I knew you weren't athletic.
Team White's captain, Evil Han-gyul.
Have you ever seen me laugh?
You'll see it at the sports festival.
Because I will crush you.
Let's take a photo together that day.
I want to capture my victorious smile next to a loser.
It was so hot.
Well,
I disguised myself perfectly. How did you know?
Who would have dragon tattoos on their arm except for you, Mr. Sun Jae-gyu?
I happened to overhear Ms. Seo talking to you on the phone.
I thought you needed help.
I told you to stay out of my business.
Are you a stalker?
Stalkers follow people around to hurt them.
I wanted to help you.
Look.
I got rid of the wasps and chopped down the tree. Is that so wrong?
An unwanted approach is rude.
I…
I thought I made you upset, so I wanted to make you feel better.
Unwanted help is just a pain.
"A pain"?
Did you just say "a pain"?
It's 40,000 won, right?
The way out is that way.
I was actually going to leave soon, okay?
There are so many people asking for my services.
Goodness.
I really might end up being rich!
She has no idea how I feel.
He knocked someone down yesterday.
Who's he going to beat up today?
He should've understood when I told him.
Why did he come here again?
Draw the line, Bom.
He's your student's uncle.
I really enjoyed it.
I know it's bad manners to give the container back empty,
but I have nothing to give you.
The coffee's on me.
This café's identity is…
Coffee, ssanghwa tea and pumpkin porridge.
It's like a combination of traditional music and hip-hop.
I like coffee with acidity, like Ethiopian Sidamo
or Kenya AA.
But every café in this area uses Robusta.
If you like coffee with acidity, there's Camil Coffee on Rodeo Street.
What? That's my favorite coffee shop.
Have you tried their signature?
Orange Einspänner.
Here's your pumpkin porridge.
You didn't even try this. This place's signature is pumpkin porridge.
By the way, you're not asking the question.
Sorry?
What question?
Well, there's this question everyone here asks me.
"Why did you come down here?"
"What happened in Seoul?"
Because some things
are painful just to bring up.
Country people,
they always cross the line. They have no sense of boundaries.
They meddle when they show interest and interrogate when they ask questions.
I feel like the thoughts in my head
just came out of your mouth.
What people like us need most is graceful indifference.
I'm so pathetic.
Why did I even go there to listen to them?
But, son...
I'm old-fashioned,
so if I like someone, I show it,
and if they need help, I help them. That's all I know.
This line that Seoul people talk about, I have no idea where it lies.
Bom-sik, what about you?
Do you know what graceful indifference is?
Do you know
any way to make up with your mom without crossing the line?
Say something, Bom-sik.
Seriously, did Bom finish it all?
Now that the delivery's complete, please tell me.
How did you lose contact with your daughter?
I'll sue them.
The parents are in the wrong. Why did I have to be humiliated like that?
Don't.
Mom.
What did you... just say?
Before you're a teacher, you're Jeong Nan-hee's daughter.
"The adulterous teacher is Jeong Nan-hee's daughter." "A scandal with a married man."
If such articles get published, who will take the blow?
Mom, you're only thinking about yourself in this situation?
Right now, this is the only way to prove my innocence.
You think people are interested in your innocence?
What they're interested in is not the truth, it's gossip.
Dad.
What needs to be done needs to be done.
I don't want to bury this.
Once it's buried, it's tough to dig it up.
I'll end up… living as a teacher who had an affair with a parent.
Please?
Bom.
Is it…
really not true?
I didn't say that just for my sake.
It would've been worse for Bom.
Because she is the daughter of celebrity, Jeong Nan-hee,
it would've been exaggerated and distorted.
Even still, she's your daughter.
I shouldn't have done that to Bom back then.
Speaking of which…
What is all this?
The evidence Bom gathered to file a lawsuit.
Now that we've found Bom,
I want to move ahead with the lawsuit again.
I believe it's the only way for us to make up with her.
Attorney Choi, can you help us this once?
TEAM BLUE'S PARENTS
TEAM WHITE'S PARENTS
PARENT-TEACHER MEETING
You know that the teachers and students are divided into two teams, right?
-Yes. -Yes.
Principal.
I think there's someone here who's not an official member.
Pardon?
I think it's me.
I'm Choi I-jun, the older brother of Choi Se-jin, a second-year student.
It would've been appropriate for my parents to come,
but they're busy with the inauguration,
so I came on their behalf.
"On their behalf"? This isn't some neighborhood meeting.
I've reviewed the parent-teacher meeting regulations,
and this doesn't violate any legally.
As it happens,
SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES
I'm a lawyer.
First thing,
is there a volunteer to be the leader of the parents on Team White?
Bom-sik, Mom's here.
-Hello. -Hello.
You came.
-I'll be back. -Okay.
Bom-sik.
What?
Gosh, it was here.
I must've left it here last time.
Bom-sik, this is the ball I drew.
Do you want it?
-Do you? -Team White.
You see, Mommy came up with a plan to win for sure at the sports festival.
Okay. Then I'll win at all costs and get the medal for you, Bom-sik.
You trust me, right?
I'll do it.
Any objections?
All right. The leader for Team White has now been decided.
What about Team Blue? Who will be the leader?
I'll do it.
Se-jin told me that you're on Team Blue.
I am on Team Blue, but…
Se-jin seemed so determined to win this sports festival.
I'm as determined as she is.
The medal will be around my neck when it ends, no matter what.
Oh, my. It's been decided so quickly.
Okay, that's final.
Now, you two,
why don't you come forward and shake hands?
Come closer.
All right. Exercising is all about stamina.
At this sports festival,
the tug-of-war will draw the most attention,
and stamina will determine the winner.
Make sure everyone's ready, okay?
-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!
INSTRUCTOR
Uncle.
Do we have to go this far?
Yes, we do.
I mean, we're supposed to enjoy the day.
Must we do this to win?
Yes. All right.
Competition might be painful, but it brings you great achievements.
And through this sports festival,
all of you will learn that lesson.
Who wants to learn that here?
Can't you see they're sleepy?
Are you sleepy?
No, sir!
All right, everyone open your eyes!
You can sleep when you're dead.
Now, everyone grab the rope in front of you.
Move faster!
After the training, I'll check your breath.
If I smell toothpaste from your mouth, it means you haven't trained properly.
From now on, until your breath smells like anchovies,
pull the rope. Understood?
-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!
Pull!
Hey, pull!
Pull!
Pull harder! Team White!
Let's say their weight is 1,000 kg
and our weight is 900 kg.
If they stand in a single line...
and we stand in two lines,
since their 1,000 kg force will be pulled diagonally--
Sir.
Why do we have to know this?
General Kang Kam-chan once said
that force is always defeated by wisdom.
You and the general must not know this since you've never lost in your life.
If you give up, your life gets easier.
I'm sure you're all hungry. Let's just go eat.
Mattis Donuts!
Aren't those the Mattis Donuts that went viral on Instar?
They're hard to get, even in Seoul.
How long will you eat nothing but rice?
This rich cream and soft, fluffy pastry.
Behold. This is the taste of Seoul.
Students who attend the strategy meeting
will be provided with a different dessert every time.
And if Team Blue wins,
the best salt bread from Eclani in Seonggu-dong
will be given to you.
Hooray for Team Blue!
-Team Blue! -Team Blue!
Did you get the tissues ready?
You'll end up weeping and sniffling. You'll need boxes of them.
Prepare wet wipes if possible.
Blowing your nose with tissues will make your nose chafe.
Me?
Hey.
Did you encourage him?
What do you mean?
Because I said I'd beat you, you dragged your uncle into this.
My uncle and I have never talked about the sports festival.
Then why is your uncle so passionate about it?
I mean,
isn't it unfair for your uncle to participate in the sports festival?
It's like a professional Go player competing against an amateur
or a pop star competing against an amateur.
I admit that,
but my uncle doesn't change his mind once he decides on something.
I tried to stop him many times today,
but it didn't work at all.
-You tried to stop him? -I did.
You know...
You have a way of confusing me.
Sometimes it feels like you're trying to screw me over,
and sometimes like you're trying to help me.
Which one is it?
Good or evil?
Bom-sik. Good dog.
Bom-sik, let's play.
Good dog.
Yes! Good dog!
Gosh, you're like a person.
You're human now.
Good job. Bom-sik, you're a genius, aren't you?
Good job, my baby.
Bom-sik, Mommy's busy with preparations for the sports festival,
so I'll get going. Tell him that for me.
Can you ask her if she sees any more wasps?
Well, I don't see any now.
And ask her what happened to the grubs in the yard.
They're gone too.
Your dad may lack sensibility and be tacky in some ways,
but when he does something, he gets it done. Tell her that.
Ask him if he wants me to say thank you, then.
I'm not saying I want to hear that,
but I don't want her to get me wrong. Tell her that.
Here.
This is
the money your dad earned working part-time. It's for you.
Seoul people may feel comfortable with setting the bill so accurately,
but people here feel so uncomfortable with it.
Bom-sik, use it for your snacks.
Your dad is the leader of the parents on Team White.
I will win at all costs and get you the medal, Bom-sik.
You can look forward to it.
Okay?
I'm off.
SHINSU HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FESTIVAL
FIGHT AND WIN! TEAM WHITE! LET'S GO!
TEAM WHITE TEAM BLUE
PERFECT LIKE A GOD! SUN HAN-GYUL!
OUR HERO! SUN HAN-GYUL, LET'S GO!
What is it?
-Uncle. -What?
What is it?
Do you want something from me?
You want more allowance?
Can you not come to...
the sports festival?
What?
You've been acting strange.
Why do you keep complaining about the sports fest?
And you? Why are you so desperate to win? You even trained the kids.
Isn't it such a good opportunity?
Kids these days don't move much since they study all the time.
They get to improve their stamina and learn to work as a team, and…
And?
And, you know…
Your homeroom teacher wants to win.
What?
If she wins, she'll feel good.
If she feels good, she'll teach you better
and take better care of you and your classmates.
If you want her to win, you shouldn't participate.
What do you mean?
She's... on Team Blue.
Gosh.
She's on Team White.
She's on Team Blue.
She's on Team White, you punk.
I saw her holding a white ball with my own eyes.
But it changed.
What changed?
Se-jin saw it in the teachers' office.
Hong Jung-pyo put her on his team, saying his team was too weak.
Because both Ms. Bom and Se-jin are on Team Blue,
Se-jin's brother's making a fuss.
Uncle.
I don't care whether we win the stupid sports festival or not,
so don't participate.
So that she can win. Okay?
You won't, right? Right?
-Let go of me. -Why?
Sir! We gathered and pulled the tire again yesterday.
Do you want to smell my breath? It's brutal.
Good job.
Everyone, keep your eyes open!
You can sleep when you're dead.
Well, you know, sufficient sleep
is essential for students who are still growing.
Excessive competition is what ails this era,
and participation is more important than winning.
So don't be obsessed with winning,
and just enjoy it.
Okay? Good.
Master.
I think your pep talk has changed a bit.
Why aren't you wearing our team T-shirt?
ONE HEART SPORTS FESTIVAL
Choi I-jun.
In tug-of-war, you should use your legs, not your arms.
Okay?
Embrace your core until the match ends,
and pull with all your might with your hip and thigh muscles.
Understand?
What do you think?
What do you mean?
Isn't this place nice and quiet for us to take a picture later?
That's if I win.
You asked me last time
if my intentions were good or evil.
So?
Once the sports festival ends, you'll know the answer.
I won't participate.
Don't be ridiculous.
If I participate, I'll join the military again.
I'll only eat vegetables at barbecue places,
and I'll call you "honey" for the rest of my life.
Believe me now?
Why the sudden change of heart?
So win no matter what, okay?
Team Blue.
Good luck.
The homeroom teacher's here!
Why would I…
Gosh, it was here.
I am on Team Blue, but…
Team White?
Team White, are you ready to win?
Let's go!
Use your legs!
I need you, Mr. Sun.
Please?
I'm just as upset.
Who are you?
I'm here to see Mr. Sun Jae-gyu.
Her smile. That's all I want to see.
It's the same for me.
It's all done, Bom-sik's house.
I love you.
Subtitle translation by: Wayne Ryu