JIN BEAUTY SALON
Don't get the wrong idea. It's not--
Go put on some clothes!
What are you guys doing?
-I was sleep-- -I showered…
-What? -What?
To sleep together?
-Run. -Jun!
Where are you going? Jun!
What brings you here this late?
Did you come all the way here to see me?
No, I was just…
I was just suspicious of him.
Look who's talking.
You're the most suspicious one out of all of us!
Yes, you. Why were you peeking into our salon?
No, it's not what you think!
I'm really
not that kind of person.
What's he saying?
I'll explain.
I came here because I was worried about Ra-ra.
Why would you worry about her?
That's…
Because she's my patient, you know.
All right, enough.
Let me introduce everyone.
This is Jun. He lives here.
She's staying here for now.
And you're her doctor?
And you?
Me?
I'm Jun's future wife.
Hey!
You were worried about your boyfriend?
-I'm not her boyfriend. -Don't worry.
I was only going to stay here for the night anyway.
Ra-ra, do you have a place to stay?
I'll look for it tomorrow.
Stay here until you find a place to stay.
No! Just stay at my place.
Gosh, I have a feeling she'll run away.
Ma'am, You're okay, right?
We'll administer anesthesia.
Wait.
What's wrong?
Can I use the bathroom?
Just put her to sleep. Why let her go to the bathroom?
-My gosh! She's gone! -See? What did I say?
She ran away!
My goodness.
Daughter, I need one more beer.
We'll administer anesthesia soon.
Ha-yeong.
Where did she go?
Give me that. I'll do it.
It's okay. It's mine, so I'll carry it.
Let me. It's heavy.
Hand it over.
I'll walk you over.
I absolutely cannot let you carry her stuff.
Out of the way.
Wait.
Can I have a quick word?
I guess you like Jun.
I like him so much.
So you better not be interested in him.
I have too much on my plate for something like that.
Is that so? Then pay him back as quickly as you can.
Get out of the picture already.
I heard you, so stop being mean.
Gosh.
Well…
Sorry about the misunderstanding.
I apologize.
I was wondering, though.
Have you lived here a long time?
Just over a month, I think?
It used to be Mr. Kim's flower shop,
but it was left vacant.
What's Jun's relationship to him?
I heard Jun saved his life when he got into an accident
and was on the brink of death.
Jun carried him to the hospital and even took care of his hospital bill.
I guess he's always been compassionate.
What? "Passion"?
No, compassion. You don't know what it means?
I don't know.
Anyway, the important thing here is that you're just like that 80-year-old man
to Jun.
Jun likes to help those in need. It's like his hobby.
What?
Did you think Jun helped you because he was interested in you?
No. It's not that, but…
-We met before and-- -What?
You two knew each other?
I met her at her wedding.
I was delivering her bouquet.
I see.
That's why.
That's why he had to help her.
He knew about Ra-ra's situation.
What do you mean?
It's nothing.
Make sure Ra-ra doesn't skip her appointments at the hospital.
No! No way.
Are you kidding me?
Why would you sneak out and bring
this homeless girl here? What is wrong with you?
"Homeless"?
This isn't what you said. I'm off.
No, Ra-ra! Hold on.
Mom, please. She'll pay 20,000 won a day.
Just let her stay in that empty room and you'll earn 600,000 won a month.
It's such a sweet deal for us, Mom.
Young lady, can you afford the rent?
Well, not right now.
But once this is healed, I'll earn money.
How will you earn money?
I had a long day, so I'll think about it tomorrow.
So you want to stay here and live off us?
Then you're a parasite, not a lodger.
A parasite!
HAPPINESS GROWS WHEN SHARED
What? A parasite?
Did you just call me a parasite?
Yes! A parasite.
Excuse me!
I've never even had a parasite in my stomach in my entire life.
Also,
parasites…
look really weird!
Ra-ra!
You had it out for her earlier. What's with you now?
That was before I found out that she was going to stay with Jun!
You can't think straight because you're head over heels.
-Don't hit me! -Get back here!
Gosh, who does she take after?
JIN BEAUTY SALON
Jun! Didn't Ra-ra come here?
Shouldn't she be at your place now?
If she didn't come here…
Did she just leave, then?
Did something happen?
Sorry?
Well, my mom called her a parasite.
Then she said parasites look weird and stormed out.
What is wrong with her?
The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after…
Darn it. Where is she?
My phone even died.
I have no idea where I am right now,
and my phone is dead.
Nothing's going my way.
Dad.
Dad…
Jun!
-What are you doing here? -Jun.
Thank you.
Seriously. Thank you so much for finding me.
What's wrong with me?
You were going to flee without paying me back?
No, of course not.
I can't run away from you.
Why not?
Because at the moment,
you are the only one who'd lend me money.
And I'll have to
keep on borrowing money from you.
Jeez.
I was trying to find your place but got lost because it's so dark.
Why is your phone off?
Why would I turn it off?
It turned itself off because it ran out of battery.
And? It's cold and dangerous out here.
Were you going to sit around all night on your suitcase?
I thought I should be able to find your place once the sun comes up.
Gosh, you fool.
-Move. -What?
A piggyback, please?
Hell no!
Make sure you go pick up my suitcase later.
Okay.
-Shall we just go to my place? -No.
Just tell Ms. Jin you can vouch for me.
-But you'd be uncomfortable there. -If you had two rooms,
I'd stay with you.
-What? -If I stay with you,
you'll have no place to sleep.
I can figure out that much.
I said we could sleep next to each other.
-What? Hey! -Hey.
Jeez, it was just a joke.
I'll vouch for her.
If Ra-ra can't pay her rent,
I'll lend her money.
Are you saying you'll be her guarantor?
Why would you do that?
She already owes me money.
I'll just add it to that.
I hate this!
Are you her bank or what?
-Then lend me money-- -Hey!
Why are you getting jealous?
Go to your room. Go on.
Go!
So? Do you have a lot of stuff?
This is the room.
Could you all leave?
I had such a stressful day, so I want to be alone.
The thing is…
I'm an artist, so I can be quite sensitive.
-All right. -What kind of art?
Come on. Let's go.
13,530 LIKES
9,347 LIKES
So she actually used to be rich.
These designer boutiques and upscale restaurants…
12,920 LIKES
This is like on another level.
What?
Mom.
Isn't this a grand piano?
Is she really a pianist?
It could be all a lie.
I heard there are a lot of scammers on social media.
I saw on a TV show that you can post these things
and make money through brand sponsorship.
Let's be honest. Her hand… She can't even use that hand now.
Maybe she's just a jobless punk.
But still…
I don't have any money at the moment.
She's so confident when borrowing money.
That's why I find this believable.
Hey!
All con artists are like that.
They have no shame. They can be so brazen-faced.
Right?
What do you think?
You must know her better than we do.
I'm not sure.
For a con artist, she is…
too simple-minded.
I see. She's simple-minded.
Mom, she must be really dumb for Jun to say something like this.
Are you really giggling right now?
But why is she so quiet now?
Based on what I saw, I'm surprised she's this quiet.
What if she wanted to hurt herself or something
-and actually did it? -What?
Are we going to have to carry her corpse out of the room?
-No! -Gosh, no!
What's going on?
Nothing, sorry. Go back to sleep.
Just go back to sleep.
Okay.
-Young lady. -Yes?
Excuse me, but how can you sleep right now?
Yes.
I'm so stressed out.
I have to pay Jun back and also pay my rent,
but I don't know how I'm going to earn money.
Good night.
Let's go.
I can't believe this.
How can she sleep so soundly when she's stressed out?
She's my cup of tea.
When will she get her act together and make money?
Let's go.
Gosh.
EPISODE 3
Back then, I was most terrified of Bach.
Bach, who is known as the father of music, was so strict, unlike my dad.
Today, we'll play Bach.
Just hearing his name terrified me.
The simple melody that sounds as though your hands are having a conversation.
It bored me to death.
Don't be hasty! Pay attention to every finger. Be precise.
In hindsight, the kind of music that grows on you when you're fully devoted,
that was Bach.
Ra-ra.
It's hard, isn't it?
But you have to overcome this.
Enduring these difficult moments
will be a huge gift to you later on.
Don't ever forget that.
Okay.
Right, that's it.
I think I'd be a great piano teacher.
Wake up. Come and have breakfast.
You'd better hurry.
Come now, or there won't be any food for you.
What? Food? Food!
Ouch.
She's such a handful.
Hey, go brush her hair.
Be gentle, please.
No, the other way.
No, like this.
You're really good.
This is nothing.
No, you're very good at this.
You have the talent.
EXCELLENT JOB!
Do you want a hairpin?
Sure!
-Here? -No, move it up a little.
-How about this? -No, up.
-Here? -No, to the left.
Just another centimeter.
-Here? -Yes.
You have such a good eye.
-Shall I do this again tomorrow? -I'd be grateful!
Come and eat.
Do you eat with your eyes?
Why aren't you eating?
This is different from the breakfast I'm used to.
Is that so?
Tell us what kinds of fancy things you used to eat.
Like what? Give us an example.
Freshly squeezed kale apple juice.
Gluten-free quinoa bread with avocado spread.
Yogurt with blueberry granola and coconut chunks.
Salad with chicory, radicchio, romaine lettuce, and lemon vinaigrette
topped with black olives and brie. Those were my staples.
No English, okay?
Was that a rap?
Don't eat, then.
This rice you cooked tastes so good.
This sheen, chewiness, and texture.
It's better than the rice
cooked by Ms. Kim who worked for my family for 20 years.
-Really? -Yes.
She had cooking certificates for four different cuisines
including Chinese, Korean, and Western.
But your rice tastes so much better.
EXCELLENT JOB!
Then shall I cook more rice?
Would you really? I'd be so grateful then.
I get hungry more often now that I'm broke.
Here, have some meat.
Don't hog all the side dishes, okay?
Ra-ra.
Mom has to work. Can't you cook rice yourself?
I can, of course. Without this, I can do everything.
So cut me some slack just until this heals.
SOMANG PIANO ACADEMY
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
So you studied piano at Seohan University?
-Yes. -Have you taught piano before?
No.
Hey, turn on the metronome.
You're off beat.
You seem very passionate.
It's a small academy, so I can't pay you a lot.
Pardon me? Does it mean I got the job?
Yes.
But your hand…
I'll get this removed soon, so don't worry.
Then let's wait until your hand is fully recovered.
I'll see you when you can play the piano properly again.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
SOMANG PIANO ACADEMY
Why isn't he picking up?
I want to brag about it.
Please leave a message after the tone.
Ms. Jin!
I got a job as a piano instructor.
-Really? -I was so stressed out
because you kept grilling me about how I'd make money.
Now, I can finally breathe.
Hey! That's not yours!
That's mine. If you want it, pay for it.
Suk-gyeong.
Who is that young lady?
So in summary,
Rara Cosmetics was your father's company.
But he passed away on the day of your wedding,
and you lost everything. Is that it?
Yes.
Mr. Moon sorted out the inheritance issue and gave you money,
but you got conned.
-Yes. -Oh, my goodness.
Things like that actually happen? It sounds like a movie.
Hang on. This sounds
a lot like the TV show, "The Great Traitor."
The story's really similar. Don't you think so?
-Yes, you're right! -My gosh!
The secretary betrays the main character, too.
Ra-ra, where's Secretary Moon? Can you reach him?
Gosh, no way!
He's not a bad person.
He gave me all the money he had saved up
and moved back home.
Sir, we should head back now.
We'll leave in ten minutes.
Yes, sir.
You just never know. You should check just in case.
There's that famous saying.
You can't sound water, but you can sound the human mind.
Exactly.
No, it isn't. It's, "you can sound water, but not the human mind."
I heard Ye-seo gets such good grades.
How come her mom makes a mistake every time she says something?
What about Seung-gi?
Does he get such bad grades because of his smart-ass mom?
It's always him or Ha-yeong that comes last in the class.
No, he's the third one from the bottom.
From the bottom? What a genius!
Enough!
Why bring up my daughter's grades?
Then what about your family?
No other family members?
I have a little sister, but she's in the hospital at the moment.
Why? Is she ill?
Ra-ra, you had a younger sister?
Yes, her name is Mimi. She'll be discharged soon.
Ra-ra and Mimi?
Your father gave you girls such great names.
Right?
You know, if she comes and stays with you, your rent will go up.
I should get going.
Hey.
So, Jun from next door brought her here?
What was it called?
Right, I heard they have a creditor-debtor relationship.
Is he a loan shark?
Hey, there's something I've always wanted to know.
What was Jun doing before?
I don't know. He doesn't talk much and he never talks about himself.
You know, I thought he was mute when I first met him.
-My gosh! -Now, I'm even more curious.
What? What did you just say?
I don't think he's in Seoul.
What?
Then where is he?
His phone was last pinged at the Seoul Express Bus Terminal,
so my guess is that he went to another city via bus.
Damn it! Stop guessing. Just find him!
The director will return soon. How many times do I have to tell you?
We're doing our very best--
If you don't find anything within a week,
I'll fire you and hire a different company.
You got that?
Damn it!
She cuts me off every single time.
I'm beginning to understand exactly
why he ran away.
Where in the world is that bastard?
SUNWOO JUN
What is this?
Are these numbers or some kind of secret code?
An old photo of him?
How cute.
Why go through my stuff?
I'm sorry.
I noticed the photo while flipping the pages.
Sorry, I yelled at you.
It's okay.
I heard you got a job.
Yes! Isn't it such great news? You must be stoked.
Of course, you can finally pay me back.
I think God gave it to me as a gift
because I felt so bad about owing you money.
But you don't look sorry at all.
Jun, is there anything I can drink?
Fill up the fridge, please.
You know that my favorite is freshly squeezed fruit juice, right?
Stay here if you want.
Where are you going?
To make money. I'm your guarantee, after all.
I have somewhere to go, too!
How's your mom's health?
-Is she still on meds? -Yes.
It was a big shock, you know.
She'll need a lot of time.
Right.
That was crazy.
Your makeup has changed since your divorce.
You can tell? Haven't I gotten prettier?
I look radiant now that I don't have to see that jerk anymore.
But why did he suddenly want a divorce?
Are you sure he left empty-handed?
It's not like he's leaving the secular world
or dealing with some teen angst.
He's just losing his mind.
Maybe he had an affair.
Hey!
I have good instincts.
I'm sure it wasn't about a woman.
I wouldn't have let him go easily had that been the case.
That's true.
He talked about burnout… Something like that.
He gave excuses that made no sense.
Whatever. I don't care.
If he even gave up all the assets and money…
What if he's terminally ill? That can't be, right?
Ready for your next patient?
Why do you take so many pills every day?
They're just vitamins.
Hello, try this.
Hello, this is hydrating cream.
Would you like one?
-I want one, too. -Sure.
Hey, this is the third time.
Give me one more. I've almost used up my face cream.
You said you had somewhere to go. This was it?
Go home and lie down. If you keep this up, I…
You'll get tired.
My mind keeps running when I'm home alone.
It's even more tiring.
I'll be nearby. Don't mind me, and focus on your work. Okay?
-Jun! -Ha-yeong!
What?
-What are you doing here? -Do you know her?
Are you Ha-yeong's friend?
-Are you here for dinner? -Yes.
What are you doing here?
I was just hanging out while looking at Jun.
Don't tell me…
Were you with Jun all day?
No, I've been following him around.
Gosh, I really can't stand you!
Starting tomorrow, I'm cutting school and following Jun all day.
Are you crazy?
Don't get so worked up.
Don't worry. I got a job.
Soon, I won't even have time to follow him around.
-For real? -Yes, for real!
I'm starving. Let's order some food.
Fine. Add a lot of ham to mine.
I want chicken with avocado.
Is this my treat?
I guess she hasn't told you yet. I don't have any money.
I'll treat you next time, so don't worry and go buy some.
She doesn't look like someone who'd take money from you.
What was his major back in college?
I'm not sure. He never told me,
but I think it was language.
I saw him taking orders before,
and he was fluent in English.
Hey, he can even speak Chinese.
He can speak other languages?
I bet it was mathematics.
I found his math notes in his drawer today.
He's super athletic, too. We played basketball together and he was amazing.
I bet 500 won that he majored in social PE.
Jun, are they in your fan club or something?
I see those two often so I recognize them.
But that girl in a cast is a new face.
Anyway, your time's up.
Take them with you and leave.
Okay.
Isn't it about time you stopped coming?
Gosh, I wish.
But I can't because of her.
Jun, I have a question--
What was your major?
I'm a middle school graduate.
Darn it.
My mom's going to be against me marrying him.
He won't need to fulfill his military duties.
Move.
Wait up.
Maybe his family couldn't afford his tuition.
Hey, wait up.
How are you so fluent in English? Teach me.
-Hey. -Yes?
What's your name?
Ra-ra. Gu Ra-ra.
It sounds similar to the word "lying."
And your grades are the third from the bottom.
Darn it. Did Ha-yeong tell you already?
No, I heard at the hair salon.
Why did my mom talk about me and not about herself?
Still, isn't coming third from the last better than second?
That's true, but…
-Ra-ra. -Yes?
What's your relationship with him?
You're so noisy.
-Well… -I'm getting a call.
I owe him money.
-Hello? -What?
Mimi can be discharged now.
Really?
So Mimi…
So this dog is that sister you were talking about?
Yes.
No. Never. She can't stay here.
See? I'm allergic to dogs.
Come on. You can just wear a mask.
She's so adorable.
You wench. Who's more important?
Your own mom or that dog you just met?
I can't
live without Mimi.
I'll take care of her for now.
You should rest.
It's getting late. Go to bed.
Mimi.
This is so annoying.
Why do you have to be allergic to dogs?
What? What a wretched daughter. You need a beating.
-Come here! Come here! -Darn it.
I'll take good care of her, so don't worry.
Let me just walk you guys home.
Mimi, I'm here.
I'll walk you home.
Gosh.
Mimi, isn't the night air so nice?
Right?
Mimi, I'll come pick you up first thing in the morning, okay?
This won't do.
I'll walk you back home.
You shouldn't go outside alone late at night.
Okay.
Go inside.
Okay. Good night.
-Mimi! -What is it this time?
I missed her.
Mimi, I'll walk you back home.
-Okay? -No, this will never end.
It would've been great if you had two rooms.
Right, Mimi?
If you had two rooms, I'd stay with you.
It would've been great if you had two rooms.
I've failed today as well.
ALARMS PATIENT GU RA-RA'S CAST REMOVAL
Please remove it right now.
Gosh, you're quite the impatient type. You even forgot to say hi.
What's wrong? Is it because I haven't moved them in a while?
Let me see.
It could be because you haven't moved them for some time.
Doctor, my fingers are fine, right?
They'll heal completely, right?
You'll need to receive physical therapy until they're fully healed.
You shouldn't overwork them either.
Of course.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
To congratulate you getting your cast off, I'd like to take you to dinner.
When are you free?
You want to have dinner with me? Why?
If you feel uncomfortable, never mind.
No, it's not uncomfortable at all. It's just that
I can't today.
Jun! I removed my cast!
Oh, my. Mimi. She usually doesn't do such a thing.
Is it because she's in an unfamiliar place?
Mimi, do you want a scolding? You shouldn't have done this.
Wow, I didn't know such a place existed.
It smells so nice in here.
It's the detergent.
You thought I didn't know that?
Metronome, 60 BPM, Adagio.
The sound of the machine reminds me of a metronome.
It's similar to the adagio tempo.
I see.
Back then, I think I just played the piano because it was there.
Both my dad and my teacher
told me to play so I did. I didn't really think about it.
Isn't it funny?
I lost my piano
and even injured my fingers, so I can't play anymore.
But now, I really miss it.
When did you first play the piano?
When I was four?
For 20 years, the piano was a part of you.
It's not something you can forget.
Those are memories that can't just be thrown away.
Because they define you.
Do we need to put the laundry in the dryer now?
We should hurry. Ha-yeong and her mom must be waiting.
You shouldn't move the laundry yet.
Darn it.
-Oh, my. -You did that on purpose, didn't you?
Sorry, this is my first time doing this. Are you okay?
Everything's a first for you.
Stop flipping the meat. It'll get dry.
Give it to me. I'll do it.
What is this? Are you helping her?
I'm just good at this since I've part-timed a lot.
What? Give them to me. I'll do it. Hurry.
Be quiet. Stop arguing and just grill the meat.
Ra-ra. Now that your cast is off,
-prove yourself. -Prove what?
That you're a pianist.
Sure.
Applaud.
-You want me to play here? -Yes.
Well, I've never played it like this.
Go on.
I was duped. She deceived me.
That fraudster completely fooled me. My goodness.
-Mom! -Gosh, that's hot!
-Are you okay? -She startled me.
Are you retaliating by playing the piano?
Music is love, not retaliation.
Hey!
It hurts. It feels uncomfortable.
She said she had other plans today.
Gosh, she shouldn't overwork her fingers.
That's enough.
Don't rush yourself.
Okay.
Jun.
RA-RA: JUN.
Don't get curious if you don't see me for a few days.
What is she up to this time?
I was never curious to begin with, so don't worry.
I hope you have nightmares.
No thanks.
Hey, I said no.
Is she sulking?
I guess your sister fell asleep due to too much stress.
"Da Capo. Repeat from the beginning."
I was reminded of when I used to play Bach as a child.
No matter how frustrated or bored I was, I didn't rush myself.
I was willing to learn step by step.
Miss.
You're not overworking yourself, are you?
Of course not.
I'm taking it slowly.
I have 890,000 won.
I need much more.
It's dangerous to play outside every night.
-Hello? -Jun, bad news.
The goods will be delivered right now.
I'm sorry, but can you organize the inventory
and set aside the new products before leaving?
He's not a serial killer like on the news, is he?
Miss!
Hold on!
"A Maiden's Prayer."
I'm sorry,
but could you play this piece?
Right.
I'll pay you.
I guess I'm being too rude.
Wait a minute!
I'm not someone who plays the piano for money.
But if you really want me to, I can take it.
Sir, you're not a bad person, are you?
No, I'm not.
You should stay there.
Please stay where you are.
Sir.
Did you just cry after hearing me play?
Goodness.
No one has ever cried after hearing me play.
Thank you, sir. I really mean it.
Strangely enough, your crying gives me energy.
I must be going insane.
You don't need to pay me.
This is my gift to you.
Thank you.
No, this was my pleasure. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
This is nice.
I told you those were mine.
I'll buy you ten boxes later.
You can put it on my tab.
Your tab is getting full, but you're all talk.
I'll organize them neatly.
Ra-ra, where do you go so late at night these days?
Don't tell me you're meeting Jun.
Of course not. I'm just…
The persistency of playing the piano despite the struggles
put me back on my feet.
I'm participating in a religious activity.
Hey, don't tell me you've joined some cult.
I didn't.
Through my prayers, I've restored my confidence,
so don't you worry.
Good night. You, too.
You should shower before going to bed.
I'm too tired to shower today.
That's dirty.
I'm too tired today, so I'll start studying tomorrow.
Hey! You're a senior in high school!
Come on. Shower before going to bed.
-Jun! -Where are you? Are you home?
It's late. Of course, I'm home.
What about you?
I just got off work.
-What are you doing? -Thinking about you.
Can you-- Can you not do that?
Why not? I have something to boast about.
What is it?
Tonight…
an old man cried after he heard me play the piano.
You know "A Maiden's Prayer," right?
You know, the school bell music.
It's such a common song but he was so touched
that he started crying.
Really?
I don't believe you.
Gosh, you've never cried after hearing someone play, have you?
No. Of course not.
That's why you can't understand.
I feel so proud.
Do you think, perhaps, this was a hidden talent of mine?
That's ridiculous.
You just wait. I'm going to make you bawl your eyes out someday.
I'll look forward to it.
Can you come over tomorrow? I have something to show you.
-What is it? -Find out for yourself.
You're making me curious.
It's getting late. Go to bed.
I'll watch the stars first. Go home safely and good night.
Okay.
For 20 years, the piano was a part of you.
It's not something you can forget.
Those are memories that can't just be thrown away.
Because they define you.
Like he said, a part of me was in those memories.
Jun, did you make this room for me?
Thanks, Jun. Thank you so much!
-"LaLa Land"? -"LaLa Land"?
LaLa Piano Land.
But you're going to open an academy with one piano?
Here's my lesson fee. I'll be your very first student.
How well do you think you know him?
Has it ever occurred to you that the person nicknamed Dodosolsollalasol
could be someone you've already met?
Subtitle translation by: Liya Choi