TRUE TO LOVE
ALL CHARACTERS, EVENTS, LOCATIONS, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.
She thinks there's no one outside?
WOO BAR COFFEE AND WINE
So you wandered around all day looking like a woman with some sad past?
Yes.
Even the melody and lyrics that sounded cliché
are so relatable and move me to tears now.
I realized that my love was just another cliché.
I know that, but...
I don't know why I'm being such a drama queen.
It's been rough so I'm in this state of emotional turmoil.
I think I know what you mean.
I thought we'd be different from other married couples,
but after getting married, I realized that we're not any different.
The feeling that I had when I realized that...
Sadness, I guess?
I know it is just life, but why do I feel so sad?
What's wrong? Did you have a fight with Jin-woo?
It'd be better if we fight bitterly and make up passionately.
We don't fight 'cause we're lukewarm.
Today is just like yesterday. Tomorrow is no different than today.
Well, that's warm.
Being in a warm relationship is such a great thing.
Is it?
I realized something while wandering about outside.
I felt like people were busy all day cursing me.
But people are too busy to care about a person like me.
The world has already moved on and forgotten about Deborah.
Were you disappointed?
I found comfort in that.
Over time, will people forget what happened and things be okay?
Hopefully.
It was cold.
This too shall pass.
Really?
Yes.
Will it pass, really?
Of course.
EP 05 A COLD IS INCURABLE
DEBORAH SAYS!
Let's see.
Every love story has an ending.
The moment when lovers pledge their love for eternity.
What we need now for a perfect happy ending
is a proposal.
Looks like it will take more time for the world
to move on and forget about Deborah completely.
Saw this month's issue?
Yes, I did. It was kindly sent to me, so I had to see it.
She went to trouble to send a complimentary copy of the issue.
Well...
Is this the chief editor's idea of a punishment?
"You know your own sins."
She does hold grudges against Deborah. That's a fact.
She's a grudge holder. See what she does to me.
But in this case,
it's more likely her assistant sent it without thinking twice.
Hey.
How many copies of La Bella are sold per month?
Korea's No. 1 selling magazine.
La Bella Magazine's circulation is around 100,000.
Why are you curious about that all of a sudden?
So 100,000 copies...
For 12,000 won, 100,000 copies...
It's 1.2 billion won.
I don't have 1.2 billion won.
What are you saying?
Hey, you can't be serious...
Let me pay for these.
Paris Hilton was arrested for stealing from a newsstand her DVD,
which had already went viral on the Internet.
Wait.
That was not because she was a dumb heiress.
Now I can understand her.
SEARCH BOOKS
I know all she could think about...
LA BELLA OUT OF STOCK
...was this one thing.
"I can't let more people see this, not even one more."
THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.
Unexpected good news.
The September issue of La Bella is sold out in just two days.
A second pressrun has been decided.
To celebrate this triumph, dinner is on me today.
Another good news.
I'll give you my credit card and make myself scarce.
So feel more free to enjoy.
You should at least have dinner with us.
-Have fun. -Thank you!
Oh, no.
Who buys hard copies of magazines these days? How can it be sold out?
If it's sold out, it's sold out. Why a second pressrun?
I know.
The cover of this issue happens to be BLACKPINK.
It's BLACKPINK. You should give up.
How's Deborah? How's she holding up?
What?
She got cheated on, didn't she?
What a jerk.
I don't know that much...
Why do you keep asking me these questions?
Should I repeat? You know, female friendships are...
I do know about female friendships.
You get jealous sometimes,
but cry together when your friend is in pain.
Comfort her.
Tell her breaking off an engagement is way better than divorce.
Use my story as an example, if needed.
Nothing can be more comforting than that.
Su-jin.
Really.
You're really cool sometimes.
Don't call me like that. It's "ma'am." I'm editor in chief.
Until when? Why should I?
Because that makes it easier for me to nag you.
That is absurd.
What's gotten into you?
It's sold out. It'll have a second pressrun.
After the column was out, the public sentiment has shifted.
She was dumped just before marriage.
"That's why she did that. I can understand her."
"It's understandable. In that situation, even I would..."
You said it's the end of Deborah. After all that, what now?
You are a fickle creature, right?
Dude, don't call me fickle.
People are fickle creatures.
We have an urge to drag down someone who's going up.
When someone is stuck deep in the mud, we root for them to get back up.
When you come to think of it,
people go wild about a fatty-turned-hottie
than a woman who has always been slim and pretty.
People love a contestant who says, "Okay, everything's going as planned."
even in a fiery pit, and eventually makes an amazing comeback.
Why? Because there's a dramatic twist.
All right, I see, a twist.
But what about this twist
in which you got too scared and stabbed her in the back?
And if you become eager to sign her again now,
what would she think of us?
"They are very business-savvy."
In other words, it's called "a lowlife."
That's what it's called.
Am I the only scum? Am I the only one that's disgusting?
Don't you want to be rich? Are you a communist or what?
Just think about it.
Politicians?
They love to be mentioned in the media in any way except for an obituary.
Popularity? Integrity? They don't care.
Public profile and approval rating go hand in hand.
You said Deborah was a fraud, now she's like a politician?
You are the one who called her a fraud. I never said she was a fraud.
You called her Yeon Fox since she's sly and you said it's over for her.
-That's more harsh... -Seriously, these people...
Let's forget about that. Let's focus on the content.
-Just the content. -Excuse me...
Do you know what kind of content...
How may I help you?
Well, that's...
Could you hand this over to the vice president, please?
Who should I say this is from? May I ask your name?
Oh, I'm...
Dating coach Deborah who got dumped like trash.
She got knocked down in front of the whole world, showing her panties.
She has an epic story of failure.
You heard that. The main character of an epic failure story.
Tell him it's from writer Deborah.
You know what I mean?
Rocky is way too old.
Writer Deborah was just here.
She heard everything.
She wanted me to hand this over to you, Su-hyeok.
Why did you...
Why do I have to pick up the pieces again?
You've saved her like in The Bodyguard.
Considering the things I said,
it would be better coming from you than me.
You want me to go find her and do what?
Ask her how she's doing, say something comforting,
and then apologize to her.
If it goes well, segue into the contract discussion.
I'll apologize and that's it. That's the main purpose.
I'm not offering my condolences nor visiting her in hospital.
To a person who got her heart broken, what am I supposed to say to her?
Those who have endured similar situations would know.
So you should know better than me. Why ask me?
That's exactly why I'm asking you, a divorcé.
Jeez, you're at it again.
Comforting is not complicated. Just...
Just say, "You are better than I am."
"Even a guy like me doesn't skip a meal."
-That's it. -What does that mean?
Sometimes others' misfortune can be the best way to feel comforted.
"I'm not the only one who's doomed."
"Right, I'm better than you are."
"Even a guy like you doesn't skip a meal."
Something like that.
"Even a guy like that eats three meals a day."
That makes sense.
How can you sit there and eat that?
It's good.
WRITER DEBORAH
I have something to tell you. I'm near your house.
I'll wait until you come.
-I hardly recognized you. -What?
It's intentional. People hardly recognize me this way.
I was joking.
About what happened earlier at our company, please accept my apology.
No apology needed.
Everyone talks behind everyone's back.
I've been under so much fire these days that it didn't even sting.
Also, I've been meaning to tell you this.
Let's just cancel our contract.
If you say a verbal contract is still a contract, I have no excuse.
But...
I don't think I can write a book about love anymore.
Okay. It's a shame, but I understand.
Still, I owe you an apology. It was an offensive and rude thing to say.
I'm really sorry.
Hope you don't take it too seriously.
Do you want something to drink?
-Is it on you? -Of course.
I'll have the same.
This place is famous for tea.
-This way, please. -Okay.
-What would you like to drink? -This one. Thanks.
Here you go.
Is he looking this way?
-Why are you crying? -I said, "Is he looking this way?"
Bo-ra.
It's not what you think.
Yes, he's looking this way.
-Smile. -Why?
Just smile, please.
Let's walk together for a bit more.
Sure.
Smile.
Okay.
I didn't tell you to hold my hand.
He's still looking at us.
Naturally, smile.
Oh, I remembered.
When bullies take money from you,
they put their arms around your shoulder and say, "Hey, smile. Act naturally."
"We're friends, okay?" You know that, right?
DAD'S CHICKEN
Why is she going to a chicken place?
Deep-fried chicken, please.
That one, please.
Okay.
Fried chicken is the best. Seems like you don't know that.
Because it's special.
Since nobody loves me, from now on, I decided to start loving myself.
Now, if I order jjamppong, I'll get a special one.
As for soju, I'll have the 30,000 won one.
I'll order expensive stuff, something special.
That's positive thinking.
Would you like to order alcohol?
The most expensive alcohol here...
We're not close enough for that.
Let's just have soft drinks.
Two drinks, please.
Right.
Now that I know you make quite a scene when drunk.
Good thinking.
This is on me.
Since I owe you one.
Let's call it even.
Okay.
-Enjoy. -Thank you.
So good.
Dad's Chicken is the best.
Is that why you came here?
A little revenge on Mom's Chicken?
So that's why...
I don't get why you're always there to witness those moments.
I know.
He got a haircut.
I've never seen that shirt before.
That means he went to a salon
and said, "Actor Jung Hae-in hairstyle, please."
And tried on that shirt at a mall in front of the mirror...
while I'm like this.
I admit that I lost.
I'm just a loser.
Who was I to keep yapping about relationships?
So ludicrous, right?
So you can't write books about love?
Yes.
To be exact, I have nothing to say about relationships.
You keep saying that.
There's no winner or loser in a relationship.
Yes, there is.
Memories are exclusively for the winner as well.
When he thinks of me,
he'll probably think, "She was a woman I used to love."
That would be it.
But I would completely fall apart.
You saw that earlier.
What if you lose? So what?
"I lost, but it was a good fight."
You can think of it that way.
No way.
If you lost, how is that a good fight?
If you had a good fight, you'd win.
There's this song as well.
You're not going to sing here, right?
Is this really Sprite?
I won't.
So when it comes to romantic relationships,
it's winner takes all.
The loser just stands there feeling small.
'Cause that's the fate of a loser.
Sprite tastes bitter today.
By the way, why do you hate me so much?
I don't hate you.
Why would I hate you?
Like telephone poles, signs on the buildings, and crosswalks.
What is there to hate?
You don't hate me, but you talk behind my back?
I hope that's the case for the haters on the Internet.
Now you feel sorry for me?
That's why you helped me earlier, right?
I don't feel sorry for you.
I once took care of a deer that was killed on a road.
I've reported a drunk who fell asleep at a bus station.
I randomly do a favor for others sometimes.
Deer...
Meant to make you smile.
Sometimes others' misfortune can be the best way to feel comforted.
"I'm not the only one who's doomed."
In fact, I got dumped too.
The ring I bought,
I didn't get around to take it out. I got dumped big time.
Keep going.
What is this feeling? Hearing that oddly makes me feel a little better.
Suddenly she wanted to break up, and she said
I'm a cowardly, mean,
and selfish jerk. I think that's what she said.
So harsh.
-And? -And?
The other day, I went in front of her house.
She was coming out with some man.
If they were coming out, not going in...
And? How is it? Do you feel okay?
Does it get better with time?
I guess it doesn't.
As you can see,
it got better to the point where I'm okay talking about it.
Among the top ten incurable diseases in the world,
do you know what's in first place?
The common cold.
Although we come down with it sometimes, we get over it before we know it.
This is like the common cold.
Everything will be all right as if nothing happened.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
-Thanks for the chicken. -Sure.
Bye.
I'll walk you home.
'Cause I live nearby.
Okay.
You want a hug?
Why?
'Cause you're shaking so much.
Let me remind you. I randomly do a favor for others sometimes.
Oh, my.
Are you giving out a free hug as a favor?
No thanks.
Are you coming down with something?
It's nice outside, why are you shaking?
Maybe I have an incurable disease.
It doesn't matter.
Based on what you said,
I'll be fine soon.
I'm honored that a dating coach listened to me.
I've never been dumped before, though I'm a dating coach.
As if I've been dumped a lot before.
Then, you do have something to say about romantic relationships.
You can write about what comes next after a breakup.
You either get over him or win him back,
or meet a better guy,
or find a different ending.
So this is how it goes.
You show empathy, make me feel better, then talk about work.
You came with a purpose.
Business is difficult, isn't it?
What do you mean?
You saw me in this state and still suggest we write a book about romance?
What more would people want to hear from me about romantic relationships?
Just be satisfied with seeing my panties.
I didn't curse just now.
I don't curse anymore. I set my mind to it.
And once again, let me make this clear.
I have no inclination to make a fool out of myself again.
See, I'm financially stable enough. So I don't need to
use my past, stories, or tears to make a living.
-There's no chance I'll work with you. -You call yourself a writer.
As a writer, isn't it your duty
to think about how irresponsible a sudden, sad ending is?
Do you know why it's bad?
People hope for things to work out and wounds to heal.
And with all this, as a better person, for life to move on.
You're taking those hopes away.
Whatever.
Don't expect me to be that professional. I have my issues to deal with.
I can't afford to care about anything else.
Here we are. This is me.
Let's not see each other again.
From now on, even if you see me crying, falling,
or even hit by a car, please just pass me by.
I've been embarrassed enough. No more.
Sure, I will.
I kept becoming a witness unintentionally. Any more than this would be dangerous.
Still, if you get hit by a car, I'll at least call for an ambulance.
The door is open.
Anton Chekhov once said,
"If there's a gun in the first chapter, in the third, it must go off."
"Dating coach Deborah
who used to be so confident about love failed in her relationship?"
Then there should be the next part.
She eats special chicken. That's it?
Really?
Such a showoff till the end.
Antonio, who... What are you saying?
Bye.
Where am I?
Whatever.
I thought that I have done enough,
that I accepted it,
and that there's no tears left to cry.
But the moment I encountered him,
I realized that I was still in the middle of a breakup.
This is just a cold.
You think you can make it up to me this way?
You scared me!
You're late.
-I fell asleep. -You did?
-I told you we had a staff dinner. -You did.
Yu-jeong.
What is with you?
Cold!
Hey! Yang Jin-woo!
Jin-woo.
Did I get fat?
I don't know. Did you?
Do I look so?
No, not at all.
You should gain weight. What are you saying?
I wouldn't want to gain weight.
Did my boobs get smaller?
No?
I don't know. Did they?
You don't care.
I know the answer.
You didn't gain weight and your boobs aren't smaller.
Wrong.
"You always look beautiful to me every single moment."
Where are you going, babe?
To dry my hair.
Babe.
Do that later. Come on over.
-What is it, out of the blue? -Come here already.
Seriously...
Come over here. Hurry!
Hurry up!
Stop it! Come here already.
Brother, come on in.
Come on in.
Goodness.
Just sleep.
What?
Let's clean up.
PRESIDENT HAN SANG-JIN
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
I haven't seen this in years.
Good morning, Sang-jin.
Good morning to you too, U-ri.
Yes.
You came in early again.
I told you. You don't need to.
I can read if I come early.
I like it.
If you say so.
I got something for you. One second.
Hello, Su-hyeok.
Oh, hi.
What's with him?
So she said "no."
What kind of "no" was it?
What do you mean?
I mean,
was it a "no" as in, "I can't forgive what you guys did."
"I can't just let it go and will only be satisfied
if I squash the offer at least once"?
Or, "I'm technically taking a hiatus from all my activities
to reflect on myself after the controversy,
but if you keep making attempts,
I'm willing to pretend to give in." That kind of "no."
Running a business is difficult, indeed.
But then again,
I doubt that you can tell the difference.
Let me analyze it. Tell me word for word.
What did she say exactly?
"Again, let me make this clear."
I have no inclination to make a fool out of myself again.
I'm stable financially
so I don't need to use my past, stories, or tears for a living.
"So there's no chance I'll ever work with you."
That's a "no" with no room for interpretation.
Okay, this is it then.
You raised hell about how you don't want to do this.
You think, "Good riddance." It worked out fine for you.
No.
It was starting to get interesting.
There'll be a shower today. Bring an umbrella.
Quite a temperature gap these days. Be sure to bundle up. Don't catch a cold.
Is he a weather forecaster?
You're one more text away from being blocked.
Still,
I still have one more chance.
You have sufficient work experience.
You live nearby.
Am I hired then?
Can you start tomorrow?
Sure thing.
-I'll call you. -Thank you.
Thank you.
Come, please.
Sorry about the wait.
No worries, I was early.
RÉSUMÉ
PARKING ASSISTANCE DISH WASHING
No cafe experience.
No.
By the way, reason for application says...
I WAS DRAWN BY IRRESISTIBLE DESTINY.
Yes.
I applied because I was drawn by destiny.
"Woo Bar Café."
"Mapo-gu."
COMPANY LOCATION
I'll kill you if you follow me.
I see. Anyways...
-Yang Jin-ho? -Yes.
I'm Yang Jin-woo. Which Yang clan are you from?
I'm Namwon Yang.
Me too. Your childhood nicknames?
Yanker, Yin-yang,
-Yankee. -Yankee.
-Exactly! -I know.
I see no address.
I'll look for a place nearby. I just got out of the army.
Which division?
I was in the 3rd Infantry Division.
-White Skull? -Yes.
I was in that division too.
White Skull chant, ready!
Start!
Dead or alive, we're White Skull!
You survive if you try to die! Love for your flesh and blood!
White Skull, White Skull! Let's go!
No wonder.
The moment I saw you, I knew I found a kindred spirit.
Like I met a long-lost big brother.
Like destiny.
That's true. Our name and all.
-Yang Jin-ho, Yang Jin-woo. -Yes.
I'm never late.
I'm healthy so I'll never be absent without notice.
I will work really hard if you hire me.
Okay. You're hired!
Thank you!
White Skull!
Do you know wine well?
-Please teach me. -It's easy.
This is like the common cold.
Everything will be all right as if nothing happened.
Little did he know at that time
that false hopes lead to deeper despair afterward.
It's almost quitting time already.
Right, my fellow employees have worked hard today.
They should go home.
There's no boss like me.
Everybody, wrap it up and get ready to go home.
-We're off. -Bye.
Bye.
So quick. Really quick.
Hey, when I was their age...
I wonder why I couldn't do that.
Wait, are you leaving?
We should have a drink.
I guess you didn't know.
I'm not going to drink with you for a while.
Why?
Are you still holding a grudge for what happened last time?
Why can't you just let it go?
You can't get over disappointment or your ex.
This is why I don't want to drink with you.
Then where are you going to go?
Are you going to do something weird like stalking?
Such as, missing Yu-ri and going in front of her house,
or seeking solitude along the Han River.
No way, like those scenes in movies?
I thought it was the right thing to do and I let her go like a man.
I hoped she became truly happy in a new relationship.
But the moment I saw her with a new lover already,
until then,
I hadn't realized we broke up.
This small, sparkly, and expensive thing.
What do I do with it?
This morning, a woman in her 30s threw herself off the Manam Bridge
and was found dead in the end.
Traffic in the vicinity came to a halt for two hours,
causing severe traffic delays.
According to the police, the family of the deceased stated
that the deceased often got drunk
and claimed to be depressed after her recent breakup and job loss.
Police believe she attempted suicide while intoxicated
and are investigating the exact cause of her death.
Moving on to the next story.
Like how I did not know back then,
people see what they want to see and believe what they want to believe.
What are you going to do if I want to break up?
-If we break up... -That's ridiculous.
That won't happen, even if the sky falls or the ground crumbles away.
It's not what you think.
It's just a mistake. A one-time mistake.
I'm in front of your house. I'll wait till you come.
I'm sorry.
Maybe,
he might be regretting now like I am.
I really enjoyed the dinner.
The lobster was so flavorful...
The butter was...
Absolutely unbelievable.
Right.
Only the winner gets to enjoy memories.
Yesterday, did he...
Do you remember the way he looked at me?
Ms. Yeon?
Who did you call?
Didn't he look regretful?
You said he kept looking at me yesterday.
Are you drunk?
Please just say so.
Tell me he seemed to regret breaking up with me.
I need some courage right now.
No.
He seemed relieved, let alone regretful.
So stop drinking.
Stop whatever you were going to do and sleep tight.
No, stop lying.
You are a liar.
You're lying.
You said it'll be all right.
It's not all right at all.
I feel like I'm going to die! You know that?
Had I not had coffee with Yu-jeong at that time,
we wouldn't have met, right?
Even if we did not meet at that moment,
we would have met at some point in our lives.
I'm sure of that.
If I get married, would you come to my wedding?
Of course I will.
Is there a wedding without a groom?
Who said I'll marry you? I could marry someone else.
Oh, my gosh!
Ju-wan.
Looks like you worked late.
You're late.
Are you drunk?
A little.
I'm sorry.
You see...
What if
I tell you that I'm okay with
what I saw the other day,
if I forget everything I saw and don't care,
then what happens to us? Will it be different?
What the hell are you talking about?
You're right. You're right about everything.
I ruined everything.
You and Da-mi, it was just a mistake, I...
I didn't trust what you said and let my temper get the better of me.
That's why we came to this.
So can't we just...
Bo-ra...
I'm not saying we should get married.
Can't we just go back...
I can't. How am I supposed to live?
It's hard for me too.
If it's hard for both of us, why do we have to break up?
You said it was a misunderstanding with Da-mi.
So we can work this out.
Please stop.
Are you ever going to stop making me the bad guy? You...
How low are you going to go?
How can I make you stop?
I hate you.
I hate you like crazy.
I'm sick and tired of you.
I'm sorry.
Ju-wan.
You want a hug?
If you're okay with a free hug.
TRUE TO LOVE
-You said you'd love yourself more. -Bo-ra!
Why are you so sad? It's not the end of the world.
I looked like a fool earlier, right? I guess I wanted to do well.
You are doing a heck of a job.
I mean it.
You trusted a man, of all things?
-You should've trusted real estate. -I'm about to end up on the streets.
Su-hyeok, are you busy now?
-Hey, what is this? -What?
Someone is impersonating you.
You're acting out of character. So down-to-earth.
It's all because of Deborah.
You could have suspected something was wrong.
You know how many things were wrong with you?
You fall, curse, cry anywhere, get drunk, be a mess.
I thought it was the most normal thing you've done.
-You're saying it's my fault? -That's not what I meant.
We don't need to see each other again, right?