It's such a tragedy their eldest son is in that state.
Three shamans have run away already.
What? So this is the fourth one?
Stand back.
The stench will cling to you if you stand too close.
The living are no match for a dead spirit that has claimed a living person's body.
You will all die!
Oh, my. Is that a person or a ghost?
I wonder if she's a person or a ghost.
I see a lot of you have come to join this party.
All right.
A Household God nestled in the neighborhood
of Baekjedang, Mokju, Gyeonggi-do.
A Lim woman gave birth to the eldest son of the Geumcheon Kang family
in 1980, the Year of Monkey.
As he fell ill of an unknown disease, I am here to pray.
Dear gods and spirits, please accept my sincerity
and help him recover as soon as possible.
All right.
Let's go!
My dear spirit,
I have finished all of 12 rites to console your soul
and invited your ancestral gods and the Grim Reapers here.
It is time to go now.
I won't go.
I would only feel at ease if you crossed over.
Turn off your alarm.
Quick, turn it off.
I'll find your phone and crush it.
She's in the zone. How disrespectful!
Ma'am, it's 7:30 a.m. Let's wrap it up in ten minutes.
No, Lady Fairy.
Ten minutes. You must cross over by then.
You can do that, right?
Let's go.
I'm sorry. I'm short on time here.
If you don't go within ten minutes, I must give up on you.
You're leaving me?
-It's urgent. -What can be more urgent than this?
There's this very urgent business.
So let's cross over now, okay?
You think I'm a pushover because I'm a ghost?
Don't you dare blow smoke up my ass!
PARK SEONG-A HWAMOK HIGH SCHOOL
-She's still a student? -Isn't that a school uniform?
I have a midterm today.
Will you take responsibility if I don't get into college?
You know what a bad GPA means to a high school student, right?
Your hell is out there across the Samdo River,
but mine is right here, in the present.
Will you cross over or not?
I'm late!
Wait!
No!
-Hi. -Hi.
Nice catch.
What's this?
What are you doing here?
I was waiting for you.
For me? Why?
Do you really have to ask?
Without you…
I'm dead last in our class.
You're the only one who can help me avoid that fate.
Gosh, I hate you.
Oh, my goodness.
-Why were you late today? -Hey!
-What are you doing here? -Hey, Ji-ho.
-Did you study for the test? -I tried the thing we talked about.
-I actually studied. -Have you ever heard of…
I was right behind.
In moments when others would feel angry, flustered, or embarrassed,
I just smile
as if to tell myself it's not a big deal.
I force a smile.
But…
PARK SEONG-A MATH
…I can't bring myself to smile right now.
Hands on your head.
Those in the back, collect the answer sheets.
Good work today.
-Thank you, ma'am. -Thank you, ma'am.
Did you bomb the test?
Still, don't punish yourself.
Ji-ho. What am I going to do?
No four-year college will accept me.
The only school you can get into with your current grade
would be a middle school.
-Hey. -Sorry. Force of habit.
Just wait and see.
I won't work tonight. I'll just study.
I'll make sure to do well on tomorrow's exam.
I'll study at school and get home late.
But she really should get back early.
MO BEOM HWAMOK HIGH SCHOOL
My stomach hurts.
What the hell's wrong with the lights?
MO BEOM
I should've gone to a private school.
This school's a dumpster.
Seong-a.
People who walk upside down
are cursed and have death hanging over them.
A person should walk around like this.
-Do you like this? -What?
You can have it.
Remember. This is yours.
They'll come like this.
I… I saw a ghost.
There was a Water Ghost in the restroom.
I'm serious.
He must be in bad shape.
Speaking of, I think I saw something strange just now.
Park Seong-a's yet another nickname.
Sleeping Student with the Lowest Grade!
You're at it again! Go home.
-See you. -Bye.
BUTCHER'S GRILL BBQ
I'll help you cross over soon.
Hang in there.
When will they open?
The business is booming, I see.
You're late.
What sort of a shaman runs off in the middle of a rite?
Mother.
I didn't run off.
Good heavens, so you dare to run your mouth?
Heaven's above. Now you're refusing to talk to me?
What exactly do you want me to do, Mother?
You stole the words right out of my mouth. What exactly are you trying to do,
my annoyingly lovely spirit-daughter?
You already know.
College?
-Must be a four-year one too. -Which field? Which major?
What's your plan after college?
There must be no plan
because you'll continue to be a shaman anyway.
College?
That's just your greed talking.
It may be a life's goal or opportunity to other kids,
but to you, it is just a vain dream that is completely useless.
Not many can wield two swords.
Who throws away their sharpened sword to pick up a rusty one?
My dear.
That's exactly what you're doing now.
You'll starve to death while trying to have the best of both worlds.
But I want to go to college festivals.
I want to roll on a campus yard, eat pajeon, and drink makgeolli.
Then, I could even skip an exam and get a warning.
That far?
It's a dream.
Mother, you see,
I love it when a stranger refers to me as a student.
They see me as one because of my uniform.
Just like all the other kids, I get to be ordinary.
When I'm actually a shaman.
I know too, you know.
I know I'm just dreaming an impossible dream.
Dream about being an ordinary girl.
Couldn't you let me dream just a bit longer?
Let it slide just this once. Please?
You sure have a way with words, don't you?
My efforts were so worth it.
But let me be clear about one thing.
You must prioritize your clients above all else.
Don't be irresponsible like you were today ever again.
You got that, Seong-a?
Yes, Mother.
They must be opening now.
All right, please come inside.
I can't find a job.
Don't cry. There is a way.
When people face a crisis in life, they seek a shaman.
His business has failed three times already.
It must go well this time.
People without money want money.
All I can do after work is to wait to hear from my star.
It gets so lonely.
Singles want to get married.
PREGNANT LADY FIRST
This time, I hope the baby finds me safely.
Those without children want to raise children.
I want to move out.
I miss my mom.
When can I finally leave Korea?
How can I live in Korea longer?
No one will buy my house.
I want to buy a place of my own.
-I want to cry. -I want to smile.
A crisis in life comes to us when we don't have what we want.
People become unhappy as they envy others.
I want to tell them to focus on what they already have,
but to be honest, even I'm having trouble doing that.
You see, I envy all of you.
Except for one type of people.
This is why you shouldn't date someone just because they like you.
Then what should I consider?
Face card.
Excuse me?
If you liked someone for their looks, they'd look the same no matter what.
Then you'd have no reason to cry. Because nothing would've changed.
What if they don't like me?
That doesn't matter. You can still dig their looks.
You've never been in a relationship, have you?
Single all your life, right?
Who cares about feelings? You can't even see it.
Why get carried away by that instead of something solid like looks
and cry over it?
I just don't understand.
Isn't it obvious? How can you not consider it?
All I care about is looks.
I don't get swayed by ever-so-changing feelings.
Whatever.
Let's say there's a hot guy.
But he's a murderer. Would you still like him?
Hey, that's--
See? Other factors matter to you too.
That example was too extreme.
So? What else would you consider other than looks?
Let's say there's a stranger
crying on the street, all alone.
-Why? -You don't know why. It's a stranger.
Even so,
I want my crush to be someone who'd go over and comfort them.
Isn't that too easy?
Who'd just walk past them? That'd be heartless.
Most people just walk by.
They think, "They must have no one to comfort them,"
or "They must have no place to cry in."
They just walk by.
I'm handsome enough.
So I just need to comfort a crying person?
What do you say?
You're out. Not handsome enough.
Hey. I'm good-looking enough.
You're totally out.
My spirit-daughter will make a lot of money tonight as well.
Excuse me.
Is this Heaven and Earth Fairy's shrine?
Yes, it is.
I see. Thank you.
This is the place. Let's go, Gyeon-u.
Your grandson is very…
I know, he's very handsome.
We get that a lot.
Indeed.
He's very handsome.
Here comes the last client.
Please come in.
I found him.
He's so handsome.
He's totally my type.
Fine eyes.
A sharp nose.
Plump lips.
Goodness.
He's even handsome upside down.
What? Wait a minute.
Upside down?
Remember.
This is yours.
They'll come like this.
Was that a clairvoyant dream?
Even so, this is not fair.
Well…
My grandson is plagued with misfortune.
He was at death's door so many times.
I came to ask you for an amulet
that will protect him.
I see.
He can't die. He's too handsome.
Please save my grandson's life.
But he will die.
He has about 21 days left at most.
Gyeon-u, don't you have anything to say?
I don't.
Excuse me.
I meant you, mister.
Let's say
there's a stranger crying on the street all alone.
You happen to see them. What would you do?
Well…
I want my crush…
I guess I would stand next to them.
Then what?
…to be someone who'd go over and comfort them.
I'd just stand there
until they stop crying.
No words of comfort?
What do I know to comfort them?
I'm a nobody. I don't know anything about them.
But…
I can stand by their side even if I don't know anything.
You pass!
Let's save you.
Lady Fairy?
I'll save him.
I'll fend off all misfortune.
I promise you to free him from misfortune after the next three weeks.
Oh, sure.
Goodbye.
Come again.
Save him?
Who's saving whom?
-You see… -Ma'am. Let's drive out bad luck.
Let's just go.
Let's go.
Mother.
Take back my promise? He's my client.
-Do you have the ability to handle it? -I do.
If you help me out a little…
Hey, you fool.
Did you forget how you nearly died while trying to save the BBQ place's Choi?
Back then…
Upside down?
Keep this with you at all times.
You got that?
Why you little…
CHOI GWANG-SIK PETTY EVIL SPIRITS
BUTCHER'S GRILL BBQ
This…
It isn't supposed to be here.
This wasn't too long ago,
and yet you promised the impossible again.
If he walked in upside down, the law of equivalent exchange is applied.
You must risk your own life in order to save his.
Can you do that?
That's why I need your help--
You must take on all evil spirits coming at him.
I may have a general god in me,
but I can't fight off hundreds, thousands of spirits.
But if we work hard enough…
Why would we? What's so special about him?
I fell for him at first sight.
What's wrong? Did you bomb the test that badly?
Don't tell me you got a big, fat zero.
I don't have the energy. I'm not in the mood for jokes.
-Are you sick? -Have a seat, everyone.
Are you doing well with the exams?
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
I know you're busy, so I'll get to the point.
We have a transfer student joining our class.
What? Who transfers during midterms?
What a strange timing.
Don't be silly.
He's obviously new here, so help him get settled in.
-You got that? -Yes, sir.
Come in, Gyeon-u.
BAE GYEON-U HWAMOK HIGH SCHOOL
-He's handsome. -I'm so moved.
Is he an idol trainee?
What a face card.
What is it, Seong-a? Do you know him?
-No, I don't. -Then why are you so surprised?
Are you an attention seeker?
-No. -Then why did you stand up?
You're usually napping at your desk.
What? Did the handsome new student inspire you to wake up
and spring to your feet?
What a pick-me.
Hey, Seong-a. Hye-ri just called you a pick-me.
Maeng Ju-seung, shut it.
Do I look like one?
She doesn't know what "pick-me" means, does she?
She can't be smiling if she knew what it means.
Seong-a, let me explain what "pick-me" means.
A girl who is absolutely obsessed
-with men. -You do look familiar.
Park Seong-a?
I think I've met you before.
-Did they really meet before? -They know each other?
He must really know Seong-a. Unbelievable.
-What? -Do they know each other?
-May I introduce myself? -Yes, of course.
Hello, everyone. I'm Bae Gyeon-u.
It's nice to meet you.
A round of applause.
You can take the empty seat over there.
Don't go anywhere to hang out just because school is out early.
Study, guys.
Exams aren't over yet.
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
Stay focused until the end, okay?
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
-Excuse me-- -You don't look familiar.
I've never met you before.
What?
But earlier…
Are you really a pick…
-Is that what you are? -No, I'm not like that.
Then don't laugh over such a thing.
Laughing about a bad thing won't change it into a good thing.
So he didn't recognize I'm Heaven and Earth Fairy.
But he pretended he did for me?
He took my side
even though he'd never met me?
For no reason?
You think that's cool?
It's not exactly cool, is it?
No.
Then is it sexy?
-What? -He's totally my type.
But you said he doesn't have much time left.
You said those who walk into your shrine upside down will die soon.
I must make sure he doesn't die, no matter what.
-How? -Well…
Jyojyo!
Oh, Hye-ri. What is it?
You promised to go to the study café with me today, remember?
-Did I? -Oh, come on.
Let's go.
You had plans?
Then you should go with Hye-ri. Goodbye, Ji-ho.
Hey, Seong-a!
I didn't mean what I said earlier in class.
I know that, Class President.
Just forget about it.
But then again, it's kind of true.
Yeah, it's okay. It didn't bother me.
I should get going now.
Study hard, guys.
-Goodbye. -Don't be late tomorrow.
-I won't catch you again. -Okay.
Then don't laugh over such a thing.
Laughing about a bad thing won't change it into a good thing.
He should be a shaman, not me.
Gyeong-min, draw with confidence. Relax your shoulders.
BAE GYEON-U JOONGHYUN HIGH
Three.
JOONGHYUN HIGH SCHOOL
Two.
NATIONAL ARCHERY COMPETITION
One.
Ten.
See? I told you relaxing is the key!
-That was awesome. -Nice shot.
Wasn't that your first time?
-My goodness. -You're good, dude.
Look at his arms.
Hey, look at his arms.
That was great.
Hey.
Will you go to the restroom with me?
Did too much studying make you go crazy?
Take it easy, buddy.
Don't be like that. Come with me just this once.
What are you doing? That's gross. Go by yourself, you idiot.
Dang it.
Do me a favor and come with me! You're a nice guy!
I'm not nice enough to go to the restroom with you!
Newbie.
What are you doing?
Can't you hear me?
You're not ignoring me, are you?
You are ignoring me, all right.
He's hurting my feelings.
What was he doing here?
-Hey, buddy. -Yes?
You've been watching us this whole time, right?
No, I just got here. It was someone else.
Wow. Look at you.
You have a nice build.
Yes, I do get that a lot.
Right? Why don't you try archery?
Just like that?
All you have to do is make up your mind. I'll take care of the rest.
So?
Get a grip, sir.
I know the team is a cellar dweller, but you've got to be more selective.
Goodness.
He's a huge jerk, too.
He's perfect for archery.
Why haven't they fixed the lights yet?
Oh, come on.
Unbelievable.
Just don't look up at the ceiling. Just don't look up.
Oh, come on.
BUTCHER'S GRILL BBQ
Three, two, one.
If he walked in upside down, the law of equivalent exchange is applied.
You must risk your own life in order to save his.
Can you do that?
I could help the BBQ place owner to cross over even now.
No!
Hey, are you all right?
What? Oh, sure.
What about you?
You're not okay.
What were you thinking?
-Why did you jump in like that? -What?
I was trying to save you. That sign was falling off.
But you saved me instead. Sorry. It's my fault.
-Is it serious? -I'm fine.
-Don't worry about it. -How can I not worry? You're hurt.
Are you meddlesome or simply careless?
Jumping in like that isn't kind. It's foolish.
Did you think I'd thank you for coming to my rescue?
Hey.
But I'm grateful to you for saving me.
By the way, why aren't you surprised?
Does this happen often? Is it always like this?
Mother, you're the one who told me to prioritize promises made to my clients.
I'm merely keeping my promise.
I'll be back soon.
SUWON, YANGYANG
FLOWER MASTER'S SHRINE
Yes? Come in.
My mother always told me to follow your footsteps.
Doing a lot of rites doesn't mean anything.
Those who give out effective amulets make the most money.
Someone like Flower Master.
Shamans like him don't even dance on blades.
Their soles are as soft as a baby's.
Oh, those darn soles.
Those annoying soles.
She said you serve the Dragon King and make the best amulets.
She did?
Yes.
I do make the best…
But I'm not making one for you. I can't.
In fact, I won't.
-Why? Why won't you? -Do you have to ask?
Your spirit-mother is General Dongcheon.
She has…
-the sword. -The sword!
You know she owns one.
Yes, she does.
What if she beats me with her sword because I made you one behind her back?
My soles won't survive.
So he's been beaten in his soles.
It's just that I really want to save this person.
Wait, is it a guy?
Do you like him?
You're completely blinded by love, aren't you?
Move. You're too close.
-You're getting in the way. -I'm sorry.
You see…
This bit right here.
I'm afraid I'm not happy with it.
-Again. It isn't right. -What's wrong with this one?
-Again. Again! -Then do it yourself.
Gyeon-u.
I'm going to save you.
Let's do this!
All right.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
He was found unconscious in the men's room.
But why is he soaked?
-A Water Ghost… -What on earth?
It was a Water Ghost…
What happened to him? Do you think he's badly hurt?
Oh, no. I mean, he collapsed. What if he's in bad shape?
That didn't hurt at all.
Jeez, she's late again.
Gyeon-u, everything is fine now.
I did it.
I need to save your life…
Why is everything so blurry?
What's wrong with her?
I need to sleep. I didn't get any sleep last night.
Is she a total nutjob or what?
PARK SEONG-A = NUTJOB
FROM HYE-RI
Gyeon-u, wanna go to the coin karaoke after the exams?
I'm Cho Hye-ri in the second row, second column.
Watch it, you guys.
Don't lose your focus before the last exam.
PLEASE TELL ME YOUR STARGRAM HANDLE
-Internet café later? -How about a photo booth?
-Got a girlfriend? -Please tell me your Stargram handle.
I won't see any ghosts.
I'll be a good girl.
Don't leave me.
Please don't leave me.
How long was I asleep for?
YOU WOULDN'T WAKE UP, SO I'M OFF! JI-HO
Right. The amulets.
Dang it. I should've given them to him.
My original plan was to tell him who I am as I give him these amulets
and kick-start our romance.
What a shame. It was an amazing plan.
You said you didn't want anyone to know what you were.
That's why you wear that mask.
I want to hide my identity from my clients.
But there should be no secrets with your loved one.
Spider-Man took off his mask when he kissed MJ too.
Only halfway.
Did he?
Why did he do that? Was he shy because it was the first kiss?
If your spirit-mother finds out, she'll be furious--
Oh, forget it.
Does she always have to be the right one?
I can be right sometimes too.
Why would she stop me from saving someone? I don't get it.
I'm staying out of this.
That must be your client.
I've come to collect the amulet, ma'am.
I was told you have an amulet for me.
Where's your grandson?
He doesn't usually come to places like this.
I had to drag him here the other day.
-That's not good. -Pardon?
These amulets
would only be effective
when the client himself sees them and listens to the instructions.
So your grandson must be here in person.
No exception.
Okay.
He's almost here.
Gyeon-u.
He was handsome in the morning, and he's handsome in the evening too.
He's even handsome upside down.
So handsome…
Gyeon-u, you…
Are you…
Are you going to drown to death?
Park Seong-iced-tea.
Park Seong-americano?
Seong-a, are you better now?
I won't see any ghosts.
I'll be a good girl. Don't leave me.
Oh, no.
If I can see it this clearly, he has less than a day left.
You look terrible.
Even more misfortune flocked to you in that short amount of time.
-But with these amulets-- -So how much are they?
What?
I didn't think about the price.
Would he see through me if I gave them for free?
Telling him how I feel with amulets would be weird.
The price…
Ten million won? Twenty million?
Or is it 100 million in total, 10 million each?
Or will you give us a discount this time
and charge for a rite too when I'm back again in worse shape?
Gyeon-u.
-What are you-- -Con artist.
Gyeon-u.
We've met countless shamans like you.
You aren't interested in helping anyway.
You just want our money!
Watch what you say to me!
What do you take me for?
You know what?
Misfortune is contagious.
That's why ordinary people don't go near the unfortunate.
They may offer charity, but they won't eat with them.
Those who ask to eat with them?
They're either idiots or con artists.
But you aren't an idiot, which means you're a con artist.
Let's go, Grandma.
Gyeon-u.
Whether I'm an idiot or a con artist,
give it one final shot and believe in me.
You won't lose anything from doing so.
If I believe you, I'll lose money and become unhappy.
If I don't believe you,
I'll only be unhappy.
Let's go, Grandma.
I'm so sorry.
LET'S GET INTO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE!
BAE GYEON-U! SAVE HIM! PROTECT HIM!
Gyeon-u's destined to drown to death, and the amulets are still with me.
Three weeks from now.
I will protect you no matter what.
RESERVOIRS NEAR JANGHYEON-GU
What are you so focused on?
I'm looking for places where people may drown.
That's random.
This is bad. There are so many.
There are more than 100.
He just moved here, so he wouldn't know too many places.
Should I just ask him where he's been to?
Would that seem too suspicious? What should I do?
Oh, the newbie?
There are so many.
Don't give all of them to the newbie.
Leave at least one for Beom.
He collapsed in the restroom and was taken to the hospital.
-That's because he's too weak. -I don't think so.
I think he saw something.
The day before, he asked me to go to the restroom with him in the evening.
-That's because you're a pushover. -Seriously?
-Besides, I can't give one to Beom. -Why not?
He's not as handsome as Gyeon-u.
That was really harsh.
So, they're looking for new recruits…
Why am I worried?
He won't know that I'm Heaven and Earth Fairy.
By the way, why is the wall so damp?
MEN'S ROOM
Leave at least one for Beom.
He collapsed in the restroom and was taken to the hospital.
I saw Water Ghost in the restroom.
She was hanging from the ceiling.
Her mouth was like a clown's. It was so scary.
Everyone, have a seat.
What? Where's Park Seong-a gone?
Where did she go?
Maybe she went to the restroom.
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
When a person encounters Water Ghost,
they can drown even in shallow water.
You have a death wish?
Do you have a death wish?
That's exactly why you should never do bad things.
You just want to scare them, then you want their energy.
Then you want to eat them up.
That's how you become an evil spirit.
But don't worry. I will help you cross over.
But don't go after the students ever again. Okay?
Go on. Let's pinky swear.
You pinky swore.
I'll get going now.
Move to the women's room. It'll be easier for me to help you there.
I'll get going now. You better behave.
What the heck was that sign for? There's no one in here.
I got scared for no reason.
So-mang, give me a light.
Hey. Isn't our homeroom teacher funny?
-He is, actually. -What's this?
-There's someone in here. -For real?
-Oh, no. -Hey.
Enjoy second-hand smoking.
-It smells great, doesn't it? -Maybe he's dead.
He's not reacting at all.
-Newbie? -Gyeon-u?
Man, look at yourself.
Life must be great with that face card.
Life isn't great.
Wow.
Charismatic, aren't you?
Should we get out of here?
-It is an iffy amount of money -Just pay for it, man.
-You pay. -Fine, I will. Jeez.
No.
-I wouldn't quibble with it. -Me neither.
What the hell?
-Park Seong-a. -What's she up to?
-What's she doing? -Why are you here?
Jeez, hey!
-Stop it. -Turn that off.
-What on earth? -Stop it!
Hey, stop it. Come on!
What the hell are you doing?
Well, you see…
Well,
I was…
You see…
Protecting you…
Misfortune will sweep over him anytime during those 21 days.
He's already bound for the afterlife.
The newbie is an arsonist.
Stay away from him. Far away.
Are you so desperate to help out a pitiful guy?
You said no to a murderer even if he was handsome.
I see more than what others can, remember?
I believe in what I see, not some rumors.
-Let's become friends. -I just don't like people.
From this point onward, I'll keep reaching out to you.
Even so, I will save you.
Let's get out of here, together.
Subtitle: Chanjoo Park together.