EPISODE 1
Yeong-sil, what's my schedule today?
You have a start-up relay lecture at 2 p.m.
It's at Sand Box.
What's the weather like today?
Here's your fortune for today.
Today, the god of fate
will send a gentle breeze into your peaceful life.
What the hell? Yeong-sil, the weather, not my fortune! The weather!
You may run into someone
you met briefly in the past, at an unexpected place.
#JUST LANDED #MEANINGFUL TIME
Be careful.
The person may seem like a spring breeze at first
but may turn into a strong winter wind
and change your life completely.
To the office?
Hello, Mr. Han.
Hey, is the AI speaker,
Jang Yeong-sil, included in today's investment evaluation?
-Yes. Jiphyeonjeon Tech, right? -Exclude it.
It doesn't understand a word I say.
Really?
It has excellent multilingual support.
"Excellent"?
Hey, it's complete garbage.
When I asked about the weather, it told me my fortune.
What a disgrace to our ancestors.
It doesn't deserve to be called Jang Yeong-sil.
Anyway, don't include it.
Hello? Mr. Han? Han Ji-pyeong!
I wonder what Yeong-sil said
to make him so angry.
START-UP RELAY LECTURE
I have a question for Ms. Won In-jae.
Sure. What's your name?
My name is Kim Yong-san.
Did you read the comments under your article today?
What's with you?
Of course, I did.
I'll probably live very long. So many people hate me.
Many say your success is only thanks to your rich father
and doesn't count because you didn't start at Sand Box.
Any thoughts?
Because I didn't start at Sand Box?
Ms. Yoon.
Why is this place called Sand Box again?
You've all seen sandboxes at playgrounds.
They prevent children from getting hurt, right?
That's where it comes from.
We want to protect entrepreneurs from getting hurt even if they fall.
Exactly. This place is for people who can get hurt by failing.
If a person like me, who has a rich father, enters Sand Box,
wouldn't that be shameless?
Speaking of hateful comments,
I couldn't care less.
They say the best revenge
for those scumbags is indifference.
That's why I stopped caring about them. It's my revenge.
Can we move on now?
Yes.
Did she just call me a scumbag?
She sure did. Why are you even asking me?
-Gosh. -Any more questions?
-I have a question! -Me!
The guy in the plaid shirt.
Yes, go ahead.
Hello, my name is Lee Seong-hun, and I'm planning a business.
Hello.
My name is Seo Dal-mi.
Seo Dal-mi?
What's wrong? Do you know her?
What?
No.
Okay. Please go ahead.
I see you've made some very smart decisions in your life.
But please be honest.
Have you made any selfish decisions so far, Ms. Seo In-jae?
What's with her?
Seo In-jae? Isn't her name Won In-jae?
Why change her last name?
-Is she a hater? -Do they know each other?
Yes, of course. I'm only human, after all.
You may call my decision greedy, but it was a desperate one.
But Ms. Seo,
my name is…
Won In-jae.
1. TO START
2. A NEW BUSINESS WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND IDEAS
EPISODE 1
SEO IN-JAE
15 YEARS AGO
Seo Dal-mi. Stop playing DDR.
You'll get holes in all your socks.
Let's play together, In-jae. It's much more fun that way.
I like Pump better than DDR.
Really? Then I'll play Pump starting today.
Why are you writing letters of resignation every day?
A-hyeon, listen to me.
I have this killer business idea.
It'll starve us all to death.
In-jae, should we try to stop them?
I've been working like a dog for other people for the last 20 years.
Now I want to work for myself.
When a dog runs off, it only becomes a stray dog.
And then what happens? It either freezes or starves to death.
I won't let my daughters starve to death.
So…
If you want to quit your job, quit this family first.
-A-hyeon. -Take it.
Take it!
SEO IN-JAE
Grandma, you should tell Dad to change his mind.
He'll listen to you.
If you talk to him…
If he listened to me, he wouldn't have married your mom.
Here.
Then how about you come live with us?
Forget it. They'll fight even more if I'm there.
Oh, right.
Those boys wanted me to give you this letter. What should I do with it?
Come on. Why would you give it to her now?
What am I supposed to do then?
Those ungrateful brats.
Lucky you.
Throw it away. Don't they ever get tired?
If they studied this hard, they'd win a prize.
-She turned you down. -It's fine.
Hey, she's not interested.
-There are a ton of other girls. -I'll find you another girl.
My goodness.
What can I get you?
HAN JI-PYEONG
I'm not hungry.
-Grandma, I'm going to school. -Okay.
-See you, Grandma! -Bye.
What is it?
In-jae, can't we take the next bus?
No. We have to follow Dad.
Dad? Why are we following Dad?
If Dad quits his job, Mom will get a divorce.
We have to stop him. Do you want us to split up?
-No. -Let's go.
ILCHEUNG CONSTRUCTION AND TRADING
What?
I pay you guys
tens of millions of won every year.
How dare you go behind my back like this?
Who pays you?
Me, or the branch managers?
Sir, please calm down.
You stay out of this.
Was it you? Did you gang up with the branch managers
and exaggerate the sales?
While getting paid by me?
-Dad. -You stabbed me in the back.
How dare you?
Sue me if you want.
No, I can pay you a settlement right here and now.
How much do you want?
Answer me! How much do you want?
How much?
Dad got beaten up?
Yes. Why don't we just let him start
his own business?
We should. I feel sorry for him. Please.
-How much is he getting paid? -What?
His boss mentioned a settlement.
So how much?
About ten million won?
Mom, is money what's important right now?
Yes, money is important
whether you like it or not.
If your dad quits his job, what about your tuition?
In-jae, you won't be able to go to cram school anymore.
Will you study on your own while your friends go to cram school?
Are you okay if you can't go on school trips?
For your future,
your dad has to make money no matter what.
That's his duty.
Dad.
I'm sorry.
Let's get divorced.
-Dad. -Dad.
Okay, let's do that.
In-jae, Dal-mi,
who do you want to live with?
Me or Dad?
That decision…
Have you ever regretted it?
Have I regretted it?
I have. I mean, I'm only human.
That makes me wonder.
Is the person who made the opposite choice happy now?
Do they have regrets?
They say, whatever choice you make, you'll regret it.
There are exceptions.
Thank you for your honest answer,
Ms. Seo In…
I mean,
Ms. Won In-jae.
You may run into someone
you met briefly in the past, at an unexpected place.
15 YEARS AGO
HAN JI-PYEONG
VIRTUAL INVESTMENT COMPETITION 1ST PLACE
What can I get you?
I'm not hungry.
Come on in.
Look around.
This used to be a boiler room.
It'll be as hot as a sauna in winter.
You'll never freeze to death.
But I'll die from heatstroke in summer.
-How much is the deposit? -2 million. The rent is 150,000.
How much did you get
-when you left the orphanage? -Two million.
"Two million…"
After paying the deposit, you won't have any money left for rent.
Or for food.
Goodness. Let's go.
By the way, it says "Han Ji-pyeong" here. Who's that?
-Is that you? -Yes.
Oh, my. A kid like you has these skills?
How many zeros is that? One, two, three…
You won a hundred million won as a prize?
With that money, you can rent a better place.
-You could even-- -It's cybermoney.
Cyber…
CYBERMONEY
This is ridiculous.
Hey.
Hey, why don't you try investing for real?
With your skills, you could make some real cash in no time.
I can't even open an account. I'm not 19 yet.
Why not? My son has an account.
-Your parents-- -I don't have parents.
Right. Sorry.
-I'll get going. -Okay.
Hang in there.
They say you should even pay for hardships when you're young.
Then buy my hardships.
I'll give you a discount.
SEONJU'S TASTY NOODLES
MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD YOUNGEST WINNER NAM DO-SAN
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VIRTUAL INVESTMENT COMPETITION 1ST PLACE
NO DEPOSIT RENT 200,000 WON
ROOM FOR RENT
Hold on. That's a scam.
No deposit and such low rent?
I bet they'll ask for huge maintenance fees.
I see.
You have no place to sleep?
I do.
You can sleep at my shop.
It's closed between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
I have a place to sleep.
There's even a heating pad on the floor. It's as hot as a sauna all night.
Are you deaf? I said, I have a place to sleep!
There's a birdhouse hanging from that cherry blossom tree over there.
I'll put the keys in there.
KETCHUP FOR RESTAURANTS
My money.
He probably didn't come.
He said he had a place to sleep.
But where? He obviously had nowhere to go.
It's a good thing if he came back. He needs that money more than I do.
I can always make more…
No, not after all that hard work!
My money. Where is it?
Lord, forgive me.
I doubted a person.
-Lord… -Apologize to me, not to Lord.
Oh, my.
I did consider running away with it.
You should put that in a bank account.
Hey, Good Boy.
Aren't you going to pay me back?
"Good boy"?
Who? Me?
MAEIL BANK
ACCOUNT OPENING FORM
BANKBOOK
Goodness.
It's too complicated. I can't understand a thing.
Can you take care of it for me?
Why would I? I have a place to go to.
I can make breakfast and dinner for you.
Take it. My arm hurts.
Aren't you scared of me?
Scared of you? A good boy like you?
I'm not a good boy.
I know your bank account password and have the keys to your shop.
What if I decide to do something bad?
What can I do?
I'll just blame myself for misjudging you.
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While you're at it, why don't you open another account?
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I'm not in a good mood right now so stop following me.
Me? Following her?
What's with her?
-Grandma! -Yes?
-Grandma. -Oh, my.
Dal-mi, what's wrong? What happened?
Grandma.
I'm all alone now.
What should I do?
What are you talking about?
Where's your sister?
She followed Mom.
Mom left with her.
Grandma.
It's okay.
What do I do now?
I'm still with you.
-It's okay. -Grandma.
Is there something wrong?
Ji-pyeong, your handwriting is really nice.
You saw my granddaughter earlier, right?
Her name is Dal-mi.
That's her name?
Her name is as old-fashioned as she looks.
Can you write a letter to her?
Say you've always wanted to be friends with her.
Make it look like it was written by a kid her age.
Why?
Her sister is her only friend,
but she's gone now.
I want to give her a new friend even if it's a fake one.
If I write it, she'll recognize my handwriting.
You should do it.
So why? Why should I?
-Because you're a good boy. -Gosh.
Stop calling me that.
You're mistaken.
Should it be from a girl?
She'll know I'm a boy once she sees my handwriting.
You think so?
Then should it be from a boy?
Start it like this.
"Dear Dal-mi."
"Dear Dal-mi"? Are you kidding me?
That's so old-fashioned.
I'll simply write,
"Hi, Dal-mi. My name is…"
-What should my name be? -Make something up.
Something that will make her think you're smart, kind, and well-off.
Should we use your real name?
Gosh, no way.
How about this name?
He looks smart, kind, and well-off.
Do-san? Nam Do-san?
He's pretty good-looking.
Okay. Let's use this name.
"My name is
Nam Do-san.
I want to be friends with you. That's why I picked up a pen to write this letter."
But you're holding a pencil.
I'm just joking.
"That's why I picked up a pen to write this letter."
It's a pencil.
Do you really think this will work?
What?
I mean, think about it.
Her parents got divorced,
and her sister, who's her best friend, is gone.
Do you think this can comfort her?
Dad!
Come on.
I've been organizing these for hours.
Dad, I got a love letter.
What? A love letter?
Yes.
Isn't his handwriting amazing? He's my age. His name is Nam Do-san.
Isn't that such a special name?
Special, my foot.
It sounds like a wrestler's name.
No. He's very good at math.
He must be a total genius.
Is the letter from the UK, by any chance?
Isn't it a chain letter?
It isn't. He gave the letter to Grandma himself.
Listen.
"I hope this letter didn't surprise you too much.
A few days ago…"
I said goodbye to my dog, Mongsil.
-I considered him my little brother. -That's nice.
-Good job. -I miss him like crazy.
-Yesterday, -Mongsil…
-I cried a lot after seeing my shoe -Yes.
-that Mongsil chewed on. -That's good.
Isn't that funny?
It's not funny at all. I feel the same way.
I thought he'd always be with me.
I took the time we spent together for granted
when every moment was a gift.
I should have been nicer to him.
I regret everything these days.
But then I realized something.
Come on.
-The present moment is a gift, too. -What is this?
-This is no good. -I'll regret this moment as well.
-In winter, I'll miss the green of summer. -That's very nice.
In the summer, I'll miss the white snow.
I've made up my mind
to stop filling my days with regrets.
That's why I worked up the courage to write a letter to you.
I like you, Seo Dal-mi.
And I thank you
for filling my present moment
with excitement and happiness.
From Nam Do-san, who wants to be your friend.
Are you sure he's your age?
He sounds extremely mature.
Times have changed, Dad.
All kids these days are mature.
Take me for example.
Your grandma gave this to you?
Yes. You know there's a cherry blossom tree near her shop, right?
He wants me to leave my reply in the birdhouse.
Isn't that so romantic?
But I don't understand.
Why doesn't he ask you to meet him? If he likes you, he must want to meet you.
Maybe that was okay when you were young.
If you do that now, people will call you a stalker.
I like this boy, Do-san. He's very gentle.
-Are you going to write him back? -Well…
He sounds like a nice boy.
More than anything, he sounds like he's head over heels for me.
I should probably be nice and write him back.
Here. It's still hot.
-Thank you. -See you.
-Thank you. -Bye.
Enjoy. See you.
Hey! Go home and study now.
You've been playing too long.
What brings you here?
Here's Dal-mi's reply.
She already wrote a reply? My goodness.
Oh, right. Put this in the birdhouse.
That's what Nam Do-san said.
Thanks, Mom.
It really cheered up Dal-mi.
-You could tell it was me? -Yes.
Only I could tell.
What about Dal-mi? Did she fall for it?
That's a relief.
-Mom. -Yes?
I'll work really hard.
I'll bring back A-hyeon and In-jae.
I'll even buy you
a building.
You and your empty promises.
I hope you don't end up a liar.
I make promises first, and then I do my best to keep them.
Give me just a year.
Just a year.
All right. Now, put this in there.
Go.
-Bye. -Thank you.
In-jae!
Dal-mi!
What?
SEO IN-JAE SEO DAL-MI
Ta-da.
This is amazing.
-Dal-mi. -In-jae!
FROM DAL-MI TO DO-SAN
Our website, baedal.com, provides one-click…
Our goal is to create a distribution network.
Thank you for waiting.
FROM DAL-MI TO DO-SAN
Have you met the boy, Do-san, yet?
No, not yet.
You only wrote letters for a year?
Apparently, you can do many things by letter.
We're platonic.
Mom and Dad started as pen-pals, too.
Times have changed.
Oh, I almost forgot.
You forgot this.
SEO IN-JAE
You should have thrown it away.
But it was a gift from Dad.
SEO IN-JAE
Dal-mi, I have something to tell you.
Mom…
got married again.
What?
We're moving to the US today
because of my stepdad's work.
Your stepdad?
Yes. He's super rich.
Why didn't you stop Mom?
How could I? She loves him.
What about Dad?
He's working his butt off
-to live with you and Mom again. -That's what I don't like.
Why does he work so hard? Can't he just live?
In-jae.
My stepdad made me realize how easy life is.
We eat at buffets, go on trips, and go shopping.
I can even study abroad now.
But look at Dad.
On his payday, he buys us fried chicken.
Then we have to pretend it's the most delicious food in the world.
Aren't you tired of it?
I'm sick of it.
I can't stand the greasy smell. It disgusts me.
Is that why you didn't stop Mom?
Because you want to live an easy life? Is that it?
It's a great reason. Just you wait and see.
You should have followed Mom like me.
You made the wrong choice.
No, I don't think so.
Time will tell who made the right choice.
By the way,
my name is Won In-jae now.
I'm not your sister anymore.
SEO IN-JAE
Hey, Seo In-jae!
What are you doing?
-Hey! Let go! -What's wrong with you?
Let go!
What are you doing?
-Let go first! -Are you crazy?
You look great.
I've been worried about you.
Why would you be? I'm doing great.
How's Grandma? Is she healthy?
Yes. Her hair started turning black again a few years ago.
She's getting younger and younger.
Do you still live off Grandma?
Dal-mi, you clogged the drain again! If you're going to stay here, pay me rent!
Do you think everyone is like you?
What do you mean?
You started a business with your stepdad's money.
Yes. It's very hard to start a business on your own.
START-UP RELAY LECTURE
What about you?
I guess you're interested in starting a business.
Of course, I am.
-I'm working on an idea. -Who's your partner?
Not Grandma, I hope.
CHEONG-MYEONG CORN DOG
Grandma, how about I quit my job and open a second corn dog shop?
Have you ever been hit with a corn dog?
No.
My partner is someone else.
Someone competent, smart, and promising.
So who is it? Can you give me a name?
There's this guy. You don't know him.
When are you going back to the US?
At the end of the month.
I see.
You haven't answered me.
What's the name of this competent, smart, and promising guy?
His name?
It's Do-san. Nam Do-san.
Nam Do-san?
That sounds familiar.
Isn't that the name of your pen-pal?
You remember his name?
Of course.
How could I forget it after hearing you brag for years?
Have you even met him?
Don't tell me you guys are still platonic or whatever it's called.
Platonic, my foot.
We're partners in both eros and business terms.
We met yesterday, too.
PHOTO
Is he so smart and promising?
Totally.
He's the youngest winner of the Mathematical Olympiad, remember?
I can give you a ride.
Don't bother.
Do-san is picking me up.
He is?
Do you have time next Friday?
Next Friday? Why?
My company is holding a networking event.
If you're planning to start a business, it'll be a good opportunity.
Well, I'll think about it.
Oh, bring Do-san too.
Do-san…
Why should I?
Why? He's been such a good friend to you for more than ten years.
I'd love to meet him as your sister.
Forget it. I'll tell him that you invited him, though.
He's pretty shy. He doesn't enjoy big events.
Suit yourself.
Bye.
-Thanks. -For what?
I've always doubted my choice.
But I don't have to anymore.
What do you mean?
You cover the scratches on your shoes with a marker.
And you talk about starting a business with your imaginary boyfriend.
I can see what kind of situation you're in.
-My situation? -You live off your grandma,
work overtime without getting paid,
and get paid less than minimum wage.
Thanks for showing me the other option.
Thanks to you, I don't have to doubt my choice anymore.
Let's go.
-What are you doing? -Your networking event.
When and where will that be?
I'll come with Do-san.
You're crazy, Seo Dal-mi.
Why did you tell such a lie?
Why did you do that?
NATURE MORNING INVITES YOU TO OUR NETWORKING PARTY
NAM DO-SAN
DO-SAN
NAM DO-SAN
AT THE TOP, WITH MY WIFE
NAM DO-SAN
NO SEARCH RESULTS FOUND
What's with her?
Don't worry. I'm not crazy.
What the hell?
My gosh.
Is she crazy?
Is she sick?
CHEONG-MYEONG CORN DOG
I'm here.
Why are you here?
You can take it easy on weekends.
-You don't have to help me. -I'm not here to help you.
My job only pays me chump change, so I have to work a side job.
Promise you'll pay me.
Goodness, I can't believe the way you talk.
Grandma, about Do-san…
Is it him again?
Aren't you tired?
It's already been 15 years.
You said you've seen him, right?
I sure have.
He looks smart, handsome, and well-off.
You don't believe me?
I do.
I really do.
For some reason, I really want to meet him today.
Even if it's for just one day.
Why?
Did something happen?
No.
This looks great. I'll take it.
You have great parents.
In addition to paying your tuition fees, they're getting you this apartment?
When do you want to sign the contract?
Do you want to come back with your parents?
I don't have parents.
What? Then who's going to sign…
I mean, who's going to pay?
I'm going to sign the contract and pay myself.
You're still a student. Are you sure you have the money?
Yes, I sure do.
I'd like to withdraw all my money.
MAEIL BANK
Do you want to close the account?
Yes. I'd like the money in cash.
Sure. Let me update your bankbook first.
May I ask why you're closing the account, though?
My son runs a business, and he put his house up as collateral.
If he fails to pay interest this month, he'll get kicked out.
Oh, I see.
BANKBOOK
Ma'am.
Are you sure you want all this money in cash?
Yes, please.
You have 80 million won. All of this?
I have 80 million?
I thought it'd be eight million.
It is 80 million won, ma'am.
Lord.
Thank you. But a 1,000-percent interest is too much.
This isn't interest.
Have you been trading stocks, by any chance?
Stocks?
Yes. It seems the money was made from stocks.
No way.
VIRTUAL INVESTMENT COMPETITION
1ST PLACE HAN JI-PYEONG
Did that good boy…
So? Would you like to withdraw all of this?
Yes, please.
Sure. Just a moment, please.
Welcome.
MAEIL BANK
CHECKING BALANCE
What's wrong? The account has been closed?
ACCOUNT CLOSED
What's this?
-Where did you get… -It'll get you out of trouble this time.
No, I can still manage.
I'm not giving you this money for free. It's an investment.
We'll sign a contract, and I'll ask for shares in the company.
I heard the earlier you invest, the more shares you get.
You have to give me every share I deserve.
Thank you.
Just a second.
Hello. Yes, speaking.
Pardon? Who?
No. I can come right now.
Where should we meet?
-Mom, I have to go. -Sure, go ahead.
Can you send me the address?
I'll be right there. Thanks, Mom. See you.
Yes. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm in a bit of a hurry.
Shouldn't you go to the hospital? Your head is bleeding.
I'm okay. I don't have time right now.
I'm sorry. I'm really fine.
I'm great, actually.
Excuse me.
Wait, sir!
BAEDAL.COM BUSINESS PLAN
I'm sorry.
I'm so nervous. My hands are shaking.
We can do this another time if you want.
There's no need. I'm really fine.
All right. Let's start.
Baedal.com provides
a network of delivery restaurants all over the country
-so that users can-- -Mr. Seo.
We've already looked through your business plan.
-I see. -Yes, and we think it's a brilliant idea.
-Pardon? -I like that your business model
can be transferred into mobile platforms.
Thank you.
But there's one thing I'd like to ask you.
As long as we agree on this matter,
we can proceed with our investment.
Sure, please go ahead.
Even though you're getting more and more users,
it's still unclear where the profits will come from.
Are you considering a paid service model?
I'm not.
I bet you've already put in all the money you have.
And you're still focusing on getting more users?
I believe attracting more users should be our priority at this stage.
That means both you and the investors won't see any profit for quite a while.
I'm afraid I can't compromise on this matter.
I've seen many businesses lose users while pursuing profits.
You're drifting in a vast ocean.
There are two things that can happen.
-You either die of thirst-- -Or starve to death?
No.
You survive.
No matter how thirsty you are, you should never drink seawater.
You have to hold out until it rains.
Pursuing profits in the early stage of a business
is like drinking seawater.
Please move forward with your plan. We'll make an investment next week.
Thank you.
Well… Thank you.
I didn't know this day would come.
My nose is bleeding.
I'm so happy that my nose bleeds.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Gosh.
Hey, Good Boy. Can you help me carry this?
Good Boy! Hey! Help me carry this.
That brat.
My gosh.
Hey, where are you going?
-I'm going to Seoul. -Why, all of a sudden?
I got into university.
Thank you for everything.
Still, you can't just leave like this.
What about you? How could you do this to me?
-What are you talking about? -That's my money, not yours!
The account may be under your name,
but I'm the one who made the money.
That's incredible. Ten times more money in just a year?
You took the money knowing that I made it?
Is that why you followed me to the bank that day?
To borrow my name?
That's…
Yes. That's why.
Do you know what it's like being an orphan at my age?
The orphanage gave me two million won and kicked me out because I'm a grown-up.
And I'm supposed to pay for food, clothing, and shelter.
But I can't even open a bank account because I'm a minor.
I'm neither a kid nor an adult.
How ridiculous is that?
And then I met you, an old pushover.
That's why I followed you.
Did you think I did that because I was grateful?
That kind of kindness
is something I can't afford.
You lured me
into writing those stupid letters by calling me a good boy.
Gosh, I was an idiot.
Give me back my money!
Where are you going?
Go to your son and tell him to give my money back! Now!
Why would I ever take your money?
Then what about the money you gave to your son?
It was my money.
Goodbye.
Hi, Dad.
How did it go?
Dal-mi, I'm getting an investment.
Really? That's incredible.
Congratulations.
This is just the beginning.
I'm going to make it big
so we can live with your mom and sister again.
What?
You don't trust me?
Can I be honest?
Hold on.
Hear me out first.
I'm sure it'll change your mind.
I can picture
what the world will be like in the future.
Take a look around.
Many people have cell phones these days, right?
-Yes. -Well…
Imagine cell phones becoming better and better.
What if we could use them to take pictures, listen to music,
and surf the internet?
That'd be nice, I guess.
Hey, it won't just be nice.
It'll change the world completely.
I didn't quit my job
because my boss hit me.
I quit my job to prepare for a new world.
What do you think? Don't you think I'll be successful?
Can I be honest?
Hey, you still don't trust me?
-I believe… -I believe you.
You'll be a huge success.
Hey.
Why are you crying? You're making me sad.
I'm not crying.
It's just…
Chicken.
I want to have fried chicken.
That's easy.
I'll get some Coke, too.
It doesn't cost much anyway. I can afford that much.
So you can tell me anytime.
For how long?
For the rest of your life.
So tell me any time you crave something.
It's no problem.
I took the time we spent together for granted
when every moment was a gift.
I've made up my mind
to stop filling my days with regrets.
Wait just a second.
I'll bring some chicken soon.
Dad.
What is it?
I love you.
Are you saying that because I'm buying you chicken?
No. I love you even if you don't.
You know how much I love you, right?
I do.
My girl.
I love you, too.
That elevator is out of service.
-Take this one. -Okay. Thank you.
Let's discuss the details about the investment next week.
Sure.
Your nose is bleeding again.
Well, use this.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
I'll wash it and return it to you.
Running a business is hard, right?
Yes, kind of.
To be honest, it's really hard.
If you succeed, you're called a CEO.
If you fail, you're called a fraud.
It's a scary world.
I know.
You fall and get hurt all the time.
I wish I could at least fall on sand instead of concrete.
Then I wouldn't get hurt.
Sand?
My daughter once fell off a swing
and hurt her knees.
My wife told her not to ride the swing again,
but my daughter asked us
to cover the ground with sand.
Dal-mi.
She must have loved swings.
She sure did.
With sand on the ground,
she could swing as high as she wanted.
I wish I could fall on soft sand, too.
Then I'd feel less scared running a business.
But when I fall, I fall on the cold, hard ground.
I know what you mean.
Doors opening.
I'll be going then.
-See you next week. -See you.
Well… Ms. Yoon.
Do you know any nice chicken place around here?
TO SEOUL
Your worn-out shoes have been bothering me,
so I bought a new pair for you. Try them on.
-Are you trying to make me feel guilty? -What do you mean?
They say if you give someone shoes, they'll run away.
I'm going to run away in these shoes and become rich with this money.
A lot richer than you.
Wouldn't that make you jealous?
It would.
I'd be so jealous I couldn't eat or sleep.
It'd drive me crazy.
So what do you want me to do?
Should I return the money to you?
Good Boy. I know you're just saying that.
Promise me.
If you become successful--
Forget it. I'll just pay you back now. I'm not going to pay any interest later.
If you become successful, don't call me.
Don't call me if you become rich and get married. Don't call me if you're happy.
I don't want to feel jealous.
But call me…
if you're going through a rough patch.
Come to me if it's raining
and you have nowhere to go like you once did.
Don't just stand in the rain.
You know where to find the keys.
The bus for Seoul is about to leave.
The bus is here.
Ms. Choi.
Do you have any wishes?
What? I can't hear you.
Tell me what you want.
I have to pay you back.
You know I never owe anyone anything.
So tell me what you want.
I don't want anything. Hurry up and get on the bus.
Take care, okay?
Are you okay?
Yes.
Chicken…
Oh, here.
FRIED CHICKEN
Thank you.
My hand…
It's shaking.
What's wrong with my hand?
Oh, my. You're very drunk.
I… didn't… drink.
You're completely wasted.
What's…
What's wrong…
SEO DAL-MI
Do-san.
I sometimes wonder.
That spring, everyone and everything seemed to be leaving me.
SEOUL SEONJU
Without your letters,
what would that spring have meant to me?
I would have grieved
over fallen flowers
rather than enjoying the flowers in bloom.
He'll end up at the last stop.
GO, MY FAMILY!
The only thing I remember
from that spring would have been losing the person I love more than anyone
without even getting to say goodbye.
TO DO-SAN
SEO DAL-MI
Thank you for being there for me
that spring.
Thank you for your letters.
Gosh, it's heavy.
My gosh.
Oh, my.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
It's me, Ms. Choi.
Who?
Good Boy?
Why are you here?
Are you okay?
Do you have nowhere to go?
CHEONG-MYEONG CORN DOG
Back then, I believed that you existed.
Now,
I want to believe that you exist, Do-san.
I miss you.
SAMSAN TECH
MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD GOLD PRIZE
IT ENTREPRENEUR DISCOVERY PROJECT
It worked.
It worked!
-It worked? -What?
It worked? It worked!
-It's so fast! -It works!
-Yes! -Yes!
-It works! -You're a total genius.
Hey!
-Nam Do-san! -Nam Do-san!
-So I think
-Nam Do-san! -Nam Do-san!
it's time for me to find you, Nam Do-san.
I can picture
what the world will be like in the future.
Take a look around.
Many people have cell phones these days, right?
Yes.
Imagine cell phones becoming better and better.
What if we could use them to take pictures, listen to music,
and surf the internet?
That'd be nice, I guess.
Hey, it won't just be nice.
It'll change the world completely.
FINE DUST REDUCED
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME THAT SPRING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTERS.
I WOULD HAVE GRIEVED OVER FALLEN FLOWERS…
WHEN EVERY MOMENT WAS A GIFT.
I'm going to find Do-san.
We made him up. How can I possibly find him?
-You punk. -Father, please.
It's better if the two never meet.
She found Nam Do-san.
Please pretend to be the person in the letters.
Let's go big.
Please let Samsan Tech enter Sand Box.
You've comforted me all these years,
and you always will.
Have you been waiting long?
Subtitle translation by: Min-jin Kim