Ko Jun was never one to be surprised by anything.
KO DONG-HUN, HAN YUN-JU
Even when he was thrown into the world at 20 years of age
with his nine-year-old brother…
WONDER VIDEO
…he calmly accepted it.
Thank you.
-Eat up. -Okay.
He was kind to everyone.
Especially children.
But at times, when he was silently deep in thought…
Oh man.
…people said they found him somewhat hard to approach.
Get out, damn it!
Hey. Take this and get lost.
You useless prick. You'll report me to the Ministry of Labor?
You piece of shit.
Goddamn it.
No matter what people did, he neither got angry nor cursed at them.
Happy birthday to you
JUN
Happy birthday, my dear Jun
Happy birthday to you
You stayed up to do this for me?
Yeah.
Thanks.
He was someone who'd never really be happy either.
Sometimes I wondered if he ever felt anything at all.
But sad movies made him cry.
Jun, are you sad?
Yes.
He was very different from me in that way.
Jun, come out quickly. We're going to miss the bus.
Isn't that what I used to wear in my freshman year?
Yes. You weren't wearing it anymore.
Jun, that's completely out of style.
Who cares? It's perfectly wearable.
Let's go.
He never wanted anything.
God, I'd better not walk too close to him.
You did well as the head of the family. How did you save up this much?
Hey, step on the lower left side here.
Anything you want to do with the savings?
You know, like buy something or go on a trip?
What about you?
If I wrote down a list of things I wanted to buy, do, or go to,
it would take me all day.
Really? What are they?
Tell me.
It's your money. Is there anything you want to do?
Not sure.
He didn't particularly like anything either.
Let's do what you want.
Sleeping for 12 hours on his days off was the closest thing he had to a hobby.
I was like, "Mr. Driver! You forgot about me!"
"Please take me with you!"
And he spent the rest of his day watching movies with his brother.
So we were eating the corn.
I think she might be into me as well.
-Really? -Yeah!
Ko Jun always went above and beyond as the good big brother…
as if it was the one and only role he had in life.
I'm not sure if he even had anyone he could call a friend.
I never heard him talk about falling in love either.
SEVEN CONTACTS
Jun! Can you hear me?
Jun!
Jun. Are you okay?
And truly, Ko Jun was never one to be surprised by anything.
Even this time, he simply accepted everything.
What is it?
Nothing. I have to use the restroom.
I didn't know a single thing about Ko Jun.
There was a bit of confusion as there were no CCTVs in the area.
But the dashcam footage showed no other cars nearby.
There was no sign of brake failure or any other malfunction.
We'll have to rule it as an accident caused by the early morning fog and rain.
MARCH 6
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MARCH 31
APRIL 2
There isn't any fog.
It isn't slippery either.
There is just no way.
Ko Jun hid many things.
He opens his eyes again every morning…
and spends another day just like that.
As if…
As if… he never really wanted to live.
Gyeom.
Yes?
There is…
something I have to tell you.
I guess that explains
my random tumbles and drowsiness these days.
They say I'll be fine once I start therapy again and to be careful.
Doctors always tell you the worst-case scenario, you know.
I'd been skipping therapy sessions, so I think he was trying to warn me.
Okay.
THANKS FOR THE ADVENTURE NOW GO HAVE A NEW ONE
What time are you heading…
Are you up, Mother?
What's with you?
-What do you mean? -Why have you been waking up early lately?
Because I'm busy with work?
No, you don't look that cheerful when you're busy with work.
You shouldn't make comments about how people look. I'm off to work.
-Are you seeing someone? -No, I'm not.
Try to be more sincere when you lie.
I am not dating, ma'am.
What's the point of telling such a shameless lie?
Let's see.
The thing is, you're always supposed to deny a dating scandal.
If I make it official, I'll have to face tons of questions and annoying scrutiny,
not to mention you waiting for me to get home and making me uncomfortable.
It'll be tiring for both of us.
Anyway, once again, I'll be working late today, ma'am.
You're my kid, all right.
So clever and so smug.
Hey there, Ko Gyeom!
Why do you look so lost in thought?
I guess that wall is useless since it's low enough for you to see over.
If you redo the wall, can you make it a bit lower?
It's hard to stand on my tippy-toes.
What's gotten you thinking this early?
What is it? Is something wrong?
I'm tired.
Then you should be sleeping instead of being out here.
Plus, please don't forget that my mom lives right across from you.
Right. I've been meaning to say this for a while.
When are you gonna stop calling me Ko Gyeom?
What else would I call you?
Things haven't changed much since we started dating.
Before, you'd say, "Hey, Mr. Ko Gyeom." And now you say, "Hey, Ko Gyeom."
I feel like I'm losing out somehow.
-My tone of voice has changed. -No, it hasn't.
No. You sound a bit more like a thug now, actually.
Anyway, think of a pet name for me.
Are you serious? A pet name? Like what?
I'm serious. Think about it.
-Opposite House? -Are you house hunting or what?
Ko?
My brother is also a Ko.
-Gyeom? -That's just my name.
Then you pick one.
How about "babe"?
Ew!
That's hurtful.
Over my dead body. Let's just use our first names.
Then how will everyone know we're in a relationship?
Why do they need to know?
You're upsetting me first thing in the morning.
That's enough. I'm going to work.
Get more rest, Ko Gyeom.
Hey, you never leave for work this early.
Didn't you come out early to take a stroll around the block with me?
Well, if you know that, what are you waiting for?
KO GYEOM
Han-sol.
We just said goodbye. Why are you calling me already?
I arrived safely.
You dropped me off right outside… You're here early.
That was a very unnatural way to hang up.
What do you mean?
"What do you mean"?
We have a scenario meeting, right? Come in.
This is far better than the previous version.
In the scene where the two reunite, the tension feels much more real.
In this scene…
What? What is it?
It smells.
What does?
The smell of freshly baked bread, freshly brewed coffee,
and freshly extracted sesame oil is no match for the smell
of a fresh romantic relationship.
We aren't close enough to discuss our personal lives during a meeting.
-You're dating someone. -No.
-You are. -I'm not.
-Liar. -What's with you?
-I bet 100,000 won. -You're on.
Something's off.
Anyway,
the song our male lead writes in this scene will be our main theme.
I'll have to meet the music director later and discuss this in more detail.
-You're meeting Si-jun later? -Yes.
Where?
Why do you ask?
Well, of course, as a writer…
It smells.
I smell the scent of lingering feelings.
Ms. Kim!
You're up, Jun.
Hey, when did you get here?
A while ago.
You took quite a long nap.
Yes, you're right. I slept for a while.
Where's Gyeom?
He called me over to house-sit because he had to go grocery shopping.
He's treating me like his pet dog now.
Why watch the house? You're here, and there's nothing worth stealing.
It's not the house. It's me.
What were you reading?
Jun.
Jun, are you okay?
Hold on.
Slowly.
Sit down.
Maybe it's because I stayed in bed for too long.
Have some water first.
Jun.
I was ill for a long time myself, so I can sense these things.
Are you sure you're okay?
I'm fine.
Your cardiopulmonary function has rapidly declined.
If you develop complications from this,
it could lead to death in the worst-case scenario.
You should begin drug treatment at once…
I'll be fine.
Mr. Hong, your music is going to be the defining element of our movie.
-So I look forward to it. -Okay.
If there is a certain mood or reference you have in mind,
feel free to let me know.
Let's have our next meeting at your studio.
Sure, but
do screenwriters usually stay in the director's office?
We had a meeting earlier, but she won't leave.
Maybe she doesn't have a place of her own, or she's waiting for someone.
I'll get going now.
Take her with you.
Me? Take her?
Why should I?
Well, aren't you two old friends?
So you already know.
This is all getting a bit weird, isn't it?
With you and Ko Gyeom too.
Ko Gyeom told you?
What do you think?
The entire neighborhood probably knows by now.
Anyway,
you're both mature and professional, so this won't be a problem, will it?
What?
I just remembered something Ju-a once said.
She said she'd write a script, use my music, and let Gyeom star in it.
So sitting here like this seems kind of funny, I guess.
Ew! Have you not seen him act?
You have a rather unbiased opinion of your boyfriend.
You have my trust, Director.
I'll see you next time.
Don't tell Ms. Son that Gyeom is my boyfriend.
It'll only complicate things.
Sure.
Well, I didn't tell her.
I'll send the money to your account.
Gyeom is whose boyfriend?
I'm dating your daughter, ma'am.
Mubee said she wasn't seeing anyone.
We haven't been dating for long. It's been about two weeks.
She told me that this morning.
-Really? -Are you sure you'll be okay?
My feelings for Mubee are sincere--
Dating her won't be easy.
She may look soft on the outside, but she's a tough man on the inside.
Don't worry.
She doesn't look soft on the outside. I mean, she does, but…
If you're expecting a cutesy relationship based on her looks,
you won't last long.
I know that her looks are the only cutesy thing about her.
Dating her for her looks?
Sadly, I'm also dating her for the tough man she is on the inside.
I guess people with the oddest tastes come by once in a while.
I'm sorry, but does that mean Mubee had someone else in her life…
What's your weakness?
-Sorry? -You're cheerful and eloquent.
You seem like a nice person who's well put together.
But everyone has weaknesses.
At times, I have too much on my mind.
That's not a weakness.
But I don't know how to resolve those thoughts.
Here. It's on the house.
Your brother used to buy it a lot.
I knew you would love me.
That was for your brother.
May I call you Mother?
Ew!
Mubee must take after you. Please excuse me.
Good people end up falling sick.
Sorry?
Share your thoughts with others from time to time.
Try saying mean and pathetic things too.
That can help resolve them.
Someone might even try to help.
Right.
They're not compatible at all, so how are they even dating?
I mean, Kim Mubee isn't the type to stand someone like Gyeom.
Don't you agree?
She's the type to ignore Gyeom's bubbly remarks.
How did they get together?
More importantly, one is a filmmaker, and the other is a movie critic.
Those two simply cannot coexist.
Especially not for romantic purposes.
That's like an inconceivable error. Ko Gyeom and Kim Mubee?
Hey, aren't you going?
What? Going where?
-On your way. -Where are you going?
-On my way. -Aren't you going to eat?
Eat with you?
Why did you think I waited?
I don't think we should eat across from each other.
This way, please.
We can eat without having to sit across from each other.
Good for you.
I'd like one tempura udon.
Udon with fried tofu, please.
I thought you didn't like udon.
You always ordered rice bowls at udon places.
You remember?
I have a good memory for no good reason.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
You can go if you're done. I'm going to take my time.
I like udon.
Yeah?
Do you know why I used to order rice bowls?
I'm sensitive to hot food, so I have to eat it slowly.
But you eat hot food really quickly.
I couldn't get more than a few bites, so I ended up ordering rice bowls instead.
Don't be ridiculous. What kind of stupid reason is that?
You hate waiting when you're done.
I would've waited if you'd told me. I'm not a psycho.
What else did you do then… that made me seem like a psycho?
Go on. This is interesting.
I don't like Star Wars.
I just can't relate to sci-fi movies.
No way.
We had the same taste in movies. You and I watched it so many times.
It was your all-time favorite.
Go home and watch Il Postino.
That's my all-time favorite. We don't have the same taste.
And soccer.
Don't say you're not an Arsenal fan.
I only watched soccer because of you.
I didn't even watch the World Cup after we broke up.
Legos.
I don't get why people spend hours sitting around building it.
We built Legos on our seventh anniversary.
And then we broke up.
Hey, you're making me look ridiculous.
You made an idiot out of me by not mentioning stuff,
and now, you're saying you did it for me?
That was so idiotic.
What?
That was so idiotic of me.
That was my way of liking you.
I just wanted to do everything your way.
Back then, I loved you so much
that I did pathetic things I didn't have to.
Weird thing to say while eating udon.
How did all that love disappear overnight?
If you did love me so much…
there should've been fragments or ashes of it left behind.
Where did something that great go?
It's been years.
Everything is in the past,
both for you and me.
There's nothing left, is there?
Do you want me to say yes or no?
What now?
Jun wants to eat out tonight.
What are you saying? I got all the groceries.
Plus, he doesn't like eating out.
Man, did you actually believe him when he said that?
Jun is probably sick of cooking all the time.
Hey, I cook too.
Anyway, I found a nice restaurant. Grab what you need. Let's go.
Hey, why bother going out when we only have to make the soup?
I guess every family comes with a father who complains about eating out.
What?
Nothing, Father. Never mind.
Hey, Mubee!
Hey.
Why are you out alone at night? Always stay with your pack.
I don't have a "pack."
Right, you don't have any friends.
I had one, but you took him from me.
Hey, you don't need a friend anymore. I'll be your pack from now on, okay?
Am I the only one who's finding these two gross?
We're going out to eat. Do you want to come?
Please say no. I'm not yet ready to face you two being together.
You haven't had dinner, right? I'll let you join my pack.
Thank you for letting me join you.
-Let's go. -Okay.
-Let's go. -I had too much work.
-This is so weird, Jun. -All right.
-I'm tired. -Me too.
Wait for us!
-No, go on ahead. -Oh well…
-Gyeom. -Yes?
Are you busy?
I'm working, as you can see.
-Do you want to go for a drive? -A drive?
The weather is great. I want to get some fresh air.
-Right now? -Let's go.
Which one? This one?
-No, this one. -The white one?
Yeah.
-When you're ready. -Okay.
Jun!
Nice.
Nice shot!
Let's go.
Is the orange juice good here?
-Yes, it's good. -It is?
He's such an eyesore, you know.
I'm sick of seeing him at this point.
When did you start doing stand-up comedy?
There was a huge willow,
but the lake near it was all dried up.
The tree was so pretty though.
Tell people to fill up the lake.
Please. I can't do that.
-Wait, can I? -Who cares? You're the director.
"Everyone! I need to shoot this movie here."
"Go get some water and make me a lake!"
"Drop a few ducks in it too."
It's so hard to find the perfect location.
It is tough.
There's a perfect place in My Girl.
-Why don't you go there? -Where is it?
I don't know. Pennsylvania, maybe?
Come to think of it, the girl in that movie reminds me of you.
She must be really cute.
No, not that.
She has no friends except a frail kid who's her sidekick.
Do you want to be my sidekick too?
Maybe I should've gone with you after all.
You need to look after your brother. Did you take him to the hospital today?
Yes.
I'm so proud of you, Ko Gyeom.
It isn't easy to care for a patient, even if they're family.
But you've done it for years. You're such a kind brother.
Sometimes I knuckle him on the head when he's asleep.
That's a relief.
I thought you were just a nice guy, so I was starting to feel some distance.
Nobody in this world is that nice. You have to vent when things get tough.
Right? Is there anyone like that?
It takes stamina to be a good person.
When you get too tired and annoyed, you can take it out on me too.
I'll let you do that for now.
"For now"?
Yes, I'm going to write everything down and make you pay for it later.
But for now, I'll be generous, so you can vent all you want.
I feel like I'm talking to a loan shark.
You should go inside. Get away from the mosquitoes.
Call me a loyal blood donor.
I'm going inside. Drive safely.
Bye.
Gyeom.
Yes? Are you feeling uncomfortable?
Should we go on a trip?
What? A trip? All of a sudden?
Yes, a trip abroad. Somewhere far away.
We could go to Europe. Or Hollywood.
You said you always wanted to go to Hollywood.
We can go on a road trip to LA, like in the movies.
After you recover.
Why? We don't have to wait.
Neither of us will have as much free time then.
Let's go when you get better.
I'm totally fine right now. Look.
Actually,
I looked up some stuff earlier today.
There are some good deals on flights next month.
What's going on?
What? What do you mean?
You've been acting weird lately.
Have I?
Why are there suddenly so many things you want to do?
You keep inviting people over, saying you miss them,
and wanting to go places.
You never used to want anything for yourself.
Why are you acting like you're going somewhere soon?
It's making me anxious.
It's because I never did those things, so I want to try them now.
I know. So let's do them.
But not all at once, like cramming your homework.
We'll take our sweet time.
Have some tea and go to sleep. You must be tired.
Is it too much to ask?
What?
I wanted to be prepared, just in case.
Can't you just…
turn a blind eye and humor me?
"Just in case"?
Just in case of what?
You know,
just in case.
How far does this "just in case" go?
To your death?
Mine doesn't go that far ahead.
You need to think that far ahead.
No one can prepare you for death.
If it happens suddenly,
those who are left behind must deal with it.
Gyeom, so don't just try to avoid it…
Were you preparing me ahead of time?
You don't care about doing these things before you die.
You're just worried that I'll suffer after you're gone.
I'm so sick and tired of this.
Gyeom.
Let me stick to one thing.
I've been suffering enough trying to keep you alive for all these years.
But now you want me to help you die in peace as well?
I'm sorry.
I should've thought about your pain--
You being like that is even more suffocating.
You're apologizing to me in this situation?
Just say that I made you suffer.
That I ruined everything for--
Just say it.
It'll leave a scar. Place your hand in cold water now.
Jun.
I really didn't want to ask you this.
Have you ever wanted to die?
What are you talking about?
Or should I put it this way?
Have you ever wanted to live?
I want to live.
I'm doing this now because I want to.
Do you even have the right to say that?
Gyeom.
From now on,
do whatever you want.
You want to leave quietly?
Go ahead.
You want to die?
Go ahead.
But I'll keep trying to keep you alive.
Because…
Because I can't go on without you.
If you die, you'll be leaving me behind.
You'll abandon me and make me an orphan again.
What you said about protecting me will be a lie.
So go ahead and do whatever you want.
Ko Gyeom?
Kim Mubee, did you have a good trip?
Gyeom, is this everything for Jun?
Yes, we're keeping it simple since he'll be discharged soon.
He asked me to pack the books on his desk as well.
Okay.
Wait, that one's mine.
This one? Isn't this Jun's? I saw him with it before.
No, it's mine.
No wonder I couldn't find it.
Okay. I'll load these in the car. Come out when you're ready.
Okay.
I thought I had no such thing as a will of my own.
Jun!
But, Gyeom,
you used to call out to me when you were crying…
…as if it had always been the two of us against the world.
Gyeom.
I think that was the day.
For the first time ever, I had something called a will of my own.
And I chose you, Gyeom.
-Jun. -Yes?
I'll buy you a drink. What do you say?
Well,
I appreciate the offer--
Again? Why don't you have a life other than looking after your brother?
What a waste of your youth.
It's a big waste. You're too responsible, kid.
The responsibility would weigh on me at times.
But I never regretted it once.
Jun.
Gyeom.
You were the only thing that kept me going.
Jun, look. A cat and mouse that can talk.
Okay. Ready?
Look ahead. Push down on the pedals.
Look straight ahead. Here we go.
Pedal.
Push! Keep the pedals going! Go!
You did it. Gyeom, you did it!
You gave me many surprising moments…
Excuse me.
That's my brother.
My brother.
Thank you.
…and many moments of happiness.
-He's a wuss. -Even I could beat him.
Hey.
Which one of you called Ko Gyeom an orphan bastard?
Raise your hand.
I often got angry without you knowing.
Why are you crying?
Seriously?
Up there, on the left side.
-Where? -Over there.
You should paint each spot properly before you move on.
I'm fine.
Hey. Eat this and hang in there.
There were a lot of things that I liked and wanted to do.
And I did have a friend who I clicked with very well.
Gyeom.
Sometimes my life made me feel like I was in water.
I was unable to tell if I was sinking or floating.
I was just at a loss.
And the foolish mistake I made back then…
was the one thing I wanted to hide from you.
There's only one reason I open my eyes every morning.
I really do…
want to live again now, Gyeom.
MELO MOVIE
He's taking the photo now!
I want to take it with Jun too.
Hey, what are you doing? There's no space.
-Take her away. -Just a second.
-Jun, smile! -Why are you standing there?
-What are you doing? -I want in!
Stand closer to each other, please.
-Put your arm around him. -Okay.
Yes, that looks good.
-On the count of three. -Okay.
One, two, three.
Jun…
never got to keep his promise that he'd get discharged soon.
And I…
never got to keep my promise to go on a trip with him.
Subtitle translation by: Daham Yoon