(Summer Strike, Episode 2)
(Lee Yeo Reum)
("The Old Man and the Sea")
"But man is not made for defeat."
"A man can be destroyed..."
"but not defeated."
Yes. I should live here.
Hey.
Excuse me, miss.
Is there a real estate agency around here?
Oh, I'm sorry.
Sorry.
(Angok Public Library)
Hey, pass it to me.
- Hey! - Pass the ball to me.
- Me? - Yes. You're the only one here!
- Kick the ball to us. - Kick the ball to us.
- Kick it already. Hurry. - Hey.
- I'm not that old! - Over here!
- Hey, Dae Bum! - Dae Bum!
- Hey. Stay with me. - Dae Bum!
- Stay with me. Are you okay? - Are you all right?
- That must hurt! - Are you all right?
- I'm sorry. - Oh, no. It's red.
- Oh, no. Hey. - Hey. Do you want to die?
- Hey. Do you have a death wish? - What's that?
- How dare you hurt him? - How dare you?
(Discount Store, Bridge)
It's a map.
If you see those thugs again, drop my name.
Bae Sung Min, the bronze medallist...
at the National Junior Sports Festival.
- I'm leaving now. - Wait.
- Hey. - Put your head in here.
- Hey. - I got it.
- Like this. - Okay. Gosh.
Hello.
Do you sell super glue here?
Check the section with the brushes.
Are you all right?
You should have been more careful.
Gosh. This is bad.
- Hey. - What?
The glue is 2,000 won.
It's not that.
What? Where are you going, Bom?
I'm leaving because your products are awful.
That brat.
If she didn't want to buy anything, she shouldn't have come inside.
I told you. It's 2,000 won.
Okay.
- Are you all right? - Here.
Thanks.
Bye.
- Bye. - Bye.
Wait.
I got you. Come here.
You brats! Go play somewhere else!
You'd better not hit my car with the ball. Or else!
Beat it!
Let's go!
Gosh.
No one is in the library, right?
How much longer do they want me to rot in Angok?
Why won't they transfer me out of here?
Dae Bum, I didn't make it again.
I can't transfer to the county office again.
This is so annoying.
Why won't they transfer me?
I want to go to Seoul.
I hate it here!
Whatever. Gosh. I'm so sick of this.
I only bought the glue.
Well, we'll have to check to see if you're telling the truth.
What's this?
Why are you carrying a blanket?
- Sung Min. - Yes.
Check her pockets.
- Right. Let me check your pockets. - Gosh.
- Let me check... - What are you doing?
Let's check your pockets.
There's nothing.
This is odd.
I paid good money for that thing.
What's this?
Come on. Are you kidding me?
Why did you put that on your backpack?
I didn't put it there.
A 4B pencil?
Did she have a 4B pencil?
Why are you treating her like a thief? Goodness.
(Discount Store)
Young people these days have such creative minds.
So they have no problem fixing houses to suit their needs.
Is electricity installed here?
Well... Gosh. What was that?
How much is the monthly rent here?
It's 500,000 won. But I can try to lower it for you.
The deposit is 20 million won.
The deposit is 2 million won. And the rent is 200,000 won.
I can lower it to 170,000 won.
I see.
Goodness. What is he scratching? Why is he smelling that?
I'm sorry. But I can't let you move in here.
(Angok Realtor)
Wait.
This was my wife's idea.
I have one more place to show you.
Where?
It's difficult to explain it. Why don't we go and see it?
This way.
It's not a house.
What? No.
It's not even locked.
Come inside.
All right. This way.
Come on in.
This used to be...
the biggest billiard hall in our neighbourhood.
Gosh. It's nice and spacious. You can even play soccer here.
Kick it.
When they built this building, they used a lot of cement.
So it's a sturdy building.
So it won't collapse.
Right. You should check out the rooftop on a sunny day.
It's really bright up there.
You can dry your laundry in no time.
That's not all.
You can occupy the entire building.
This entire building?
Yes.
Then no one lives in this building?
Well, I guess you can say that.
Maybe, it's not a good idea for a young lady to stay here alone.
How much is the rent?
The rent? Do you like it?
Gosh. My wife was right.
I knew you would be different.
All right. You know what? I'll go right now...
and lock down the rental price with the owner.
Wait here. Okay?
But...
Hey, I'm here.
Hey. You're here.
I needed to talk to you about something.
Gosh. You didn't have to bring me anything.
Gosh.
- What's this about? - Listen.
I was showing houses to a young lady...
from Seoul today.
And I suddenly thought about you.
Why?
Why don't we show her your building?
What do you mean?
I don't feel good about the first floor.
But the billiard hall on the second floor.
Gosh. Chang Soo is going to buy it. It's already a done deal.
Besides, people can't live there.
Well, does she seem like a nice lady?
Yes. She seemed really honest.
But still. If she finds out what happened...
Yangyang became popular because young people moved there.
Think about the rent and property value there.
You know how much they went up.
You brat. Where have you been instead of working at the store?
Well, I dropped by Chang Soo's for a second.
What brings you here?
Well, I needed to talk to your father.
Sung Min, we can't sell the building to Chang Soo.
Come on. What? Dad.
Have you gone senile?
I was with Chang Soo just now. I talked him into buying it.
He even prepared the down payment to sign the contract this week.
Oh, right. I forgot about the contract.
It's not like I signed any contracts yet.
I changed my mind. What's he going to do about it?
He has a point. You need a contract for it to be legally binding.
Come on, Mr. Kwak!
You know what? After listening to him,
I realized it would be a huge loss if I sold it for that price.
Dad, it's been years since anyone rented that building.
You know what? You should go and check it out with Mr. Kwak.
Go where?
Go and sign the contract at the billiard hall.
I heard a nice fridge came in today.
So I need to go downtown to pick up the refrigerator.
- Gosh. - Okay. Drive safely.
- Bye. - Dad, what contract?
- Who is it? - You startled me.
Who is it?
- Mr. Kwak? - Honey. What's wrong?
- Over there. - What?
Who are you? What are you doing here?
I came here to look at the building. Who are you?
- What? - You came to look at this building?
Chang Soo!
- Come on. - Chang Soo!
Hey, Sung Min.
You told me we could come here and measure the place.
But you've been showing this building? Seriously.
No. That's not true. I just found out too.
Let's talk about this outside.
Talk about what? We can do it here.
Well, I have a client here.
- A client? - What?
You have nothing to worry about.
- Let's go outside. - Hey.
- Come on. Please? - Hey! Are you serious?
- Let go of me. - No. I just found out too.
- Hey! Are you serious right now? - Come on.
Are you all right?
You must have been quite startled.
Since all the lights are out, let's go to the window.
You need to watch your steps!
I can walk just fine. Don't push me.
Hey, who's that woman? What do you mean, "client?"
What? Is your dad going to sell it to her to make...
a bit more money off this?
Listen. She came here to rent this place.
Do you think she'll rent this? Don't worry about it.
But why did you show this building without our permission?
Hey, do you think that makes any sense?
Hey, I didn't bring her here.
And I'm not planning to look for a tenant either.
It was all my father's and Mr. Kwak's idea.
- I told you. - What's he talking about?
- Gosh. - I won't let my father do this.
Chang Soo, take her back to your store.
I'll take care of this and head over there.
Gosh, Sung Min. Don't mess this up. Okay?
Of course. Don't you know who I am? I'm good at what I do.
- Okay. - You're cracking me up.
Let's go. You should go back inside too.
- That little... - Come on!
Did I do something wrong?
Gosh, no. Not at all.
There was a misunderstanding.
You don't have to worry about them. Don't mind them.
Mr. Kwak!
Mr. Kwak. What did you tell my dad?
How did you get him to change his mind?
Well, come on. Don't be so rude. We have a client here.
This is the son of the building owner.
- You... - Discount Store?
Look. I used to be an athlete.
So I hate beating around the bush.
All right. So do you even know where you're moving into?
- Be quiet. Hey. - Do you?
It's been 20 years since this place has been vacant.
Why do you think so?
Twenty years?
Stop it. Are you seriously doing this right now?
I already talked to your father. He's on board with this.
- You said she was the tenant. - What's this about?
It's nothing.
Nothing, my foot.
- Someone died in here. - What?
Can you live in a building where someone died? I can't!
Are you seriously doing this?
Well, this is your decision to make.
But nothing happened after that.
Mr. Kwak.
Just look at her face. She's terrified.
You know what? Let's not do this in this dark building.
Let's talk about it outside. Okay? There might be ghosts in here.
- Come on. - Okay?
If you keep this up, I'll talk to your father about this!
Go ahead. Do it.
You know what? I'll be honest. I can't believe this.
Why did you bring her here?
There are other perfectly liveable houses.
- Are you trying to scam her? - Miss.
50,000 won.
- What? - What?
The monthly rent here is 50,000 won.
- What did you say? - 50,000 won?
I wouldn't have brought you here unless this place had an upside.
Mr. Kwak. Are you serious?
I got the owner of this building...
to rent this place to you for 50,000 won.
And in exchange for your work to maintain this place.
My father agreed to 50,000 won for the monthly rent?
Yes!
- Yes! - Okay. I'll call him.
You. Be smart about this.
50,000 won.
To stay here for a year,
it would cost 600,000 won.
So what's it going to be?
Then I'll take this place.
What?
- Yes. Excellent! - Dad.
- Hello? Dad. - You know what? Let me pray...
- I'm at the building. - for your good fortune.
- The rent is 50,000 won? - Father.
- She will settle down here. - What?
- Bless with your love and glory. - Come on, Dad!
- Dad! - Amen.
Come on. This is nuts!
Let's go, Sung Min.
Hold on a second.
- Did you even try using the toilet? - Go away.
Even if you take a dump here, it won't flush.
You can't take a shower here.
How are you going to live in a place like this?
You really should reconsider!
(Bae Young Ho, Lee Yeo Reum)
I'm glad you like the place.
- Thanks. - Ma'am.
All right. You can wire the annual rent, 600,000 won now.
Okay.
- I just wired it to you. - Check it.
What about your commission?
Gosh, don't mention it. It's all right.
Just live a good life there.
- Thank you. - Here.
By the way, can I move in tonight?
Tonight?
But there's no electricity. Nothing works in the building.
It's okay.
Well, your lease does start today.
You're ridiculous. Gosh.
- Come on. - Sung Min.
Give her the key.
Here you go. Okay?
Honey, remember what I asked? Bring that now.
Okay.
The lights don't work in the building.
Gosh, thank you.
- Live a good life there. - Okay.
thank you for telling me what happened in the building.
If I had found out later, it would have been scarier.
Whatever.
If things break down there, you can fix it yourself.
If you can't live there anymore, don't hesitate to leave. Okay?
Okay.
I have a home now.
After quitting my job in that split second,
I just stayed in bed for two days.
I was scared.
I couldn't think of what to do. Nothing came to my mind.
I decided to leave Seoul first.
Staying in a place like this without a job would be too much.
I didn't have the heart to throw out Jae Dong's things before.
But I finally got rid of them.
And as for my stuff,
I decided to only keep things that would fit into one backpack.
While going through my stuff,
I realized I had bought so many things.
The tea mugs I collected just because they looked cute.
The plates I've only used once for my housewarming party.
The clothes I had bought but didn't even know I had.
The cheap shoes I habitually bought at the shops by the bus terminal.
From each category, I only picked one item I absolutely needed.
It was even more competitive...
than the interviews to join those top companies.
Goodbye,
my 20m² life.
Before this trip is over,
I want to find the answer.
On how...
I should live my life from now on.
(Alarm, 5am)
(Alarm, 1 Selected, 5am)
(No Alarms)
This is the perfect spot to stare at the sky.
Hello.
How may I help you?
What can I do to get a membership card for this library?
To do that, you need an address in this area.
Yes, I have one.
- Oh, did you recently move here? - Yes.
He'll help you.
Okay.
(Checkouts and Returns)
Well...
Were you all right yesterday?
I'm sorry.
Oh, and thank you for the map.
What's she talking about? Map? Med?
Here.
Oh. Isn't this the billiard hall?
You live here?
Yes.
Thank you.
(Library Membership Card, Lee Yeo Reum)
(Checkouts and Returns)
What? How is she living there?
- Excuse me. - Your bag is over there.
It's not about that.
Hey, this is my spot. Don't sit here from now on.
Kim Bom, be quiet.
Why does she only tell me to be quiet?
Wait.
Hello?
Can you come out for a moment?
Who is this?
Come downstairs, and you'll see.
Who are you to tell me to come out...
Hello?
Kim Bom, are you messing with me? Talk outside.
Gosh, she's so annoying.
(Angok Public Library)
What's up?
I think our phones got switched.
What?
Here.
What?
Both phones are caseless, so we probably got confused.
Your grandmother?
Me?
Can't you tell? I'm in high school.
No. I'm talking about the wallpaper on your phone.
Who told you that you could snoop through my phone?
- I'm sorry. - You'd better watch out.
Excuse me.
What now?
It's nothing.
(Angok Public Library)
I should just go eat something.
- This looks delicious. - Enjoy.
- Hey, where have you been? - Let me pour you one.
- Oh, my. - Hey.
What would you like to order?
Oh, hello.
What do you want?
I'll have one serving of sundaeguk.
One sundaeguk!
Okay, coming right up!
- This order is ready. - Okay!
Enjoy.
Excuse me. Can we get another bottle of soju?
Sure!
- Just one more drink. - Is it okay to drink this much?
- Just today. - Let's drink.
- Don't drink so much. - All right.
Come on. This is fine.
- We must drink today. - This soju tastes so good.
Yes. Here, I won't worry about what others may think of me.
I'll do whatever I want.
- Isn't the meat so good today? - Excuse me.
- The meat is to die for. - What else would you like?
Ma'am.
I'd like a bottle of soju.
I told you. Don't do that.
Okay, I heard you.
It's not even a big deal.
- But that guy said... - No.
All right, sure.
This is nice.
Hot, cold, hot, cold.
Who came up with this?
Let's just do that for today.
- Why make such a fuss? - Why don't you help him a little?
Well, I was just...
The same goes for you. About that thing...
Oh, that? But if you're too busy...
- They said they'd take care of it. - I see.
No, they said they didn't have time.
- Really? Okay. - You need to get that sorted out.
I know. I'm trying.
The taste of true adulthood.
(Jeil Restaurant)
- Thank you for the food! - That was great!
Thanks for coming. I'll put it on your tab! Bye!
All right.
(Soju)
I can't believe they didn't finish their fish cake.
She's really something.
(Angok Public Library)
Why am I here?
- Bye. - Bye!
- Thank you for the delicious food! - Thank you.
(10 hours ago)
Goodness. That young lady got drunk in broad daylight.
(Restaurant)
Hey, get the ball!
- Hey! - No!
- Dae Bum, let's do it again. - Wait.
- Where are you going? - Dae Bum.
- Hey. - What are you doing?
Hey, wait!
- Hey, look at her. - Hey, look!
- She's so drunk! - Shall I mimic her?
- Hey, look at her face. - Guys, let's play!
- Let's play! - Hey!
- Ready or not, rock-paper-scissors! - Rock-paper-scissors!
Boys, keep it down!
Catch me if you can!
There, I caught you!
- I caught you? - What? What is this?
Is she drunk?
- Oh, look! - Hey, she passed out.
- What is this? - Hey.
- Look at her hair! - It looks like a snake.
Yes!
Excuse me. What are you doing?
- It's Medusa, not a snake. - Right, Medusa!
- Hey, these days... - She must be out of her mind.
Well, maybe she really is out of her mind.
Oh, I'm at the library.
My gosh. What's with her?
- Hey, look. - Why did she come to the library?
Gosh, I should go home.
- Can't you keep your eyes open? - Kids, move aside.
You can't come here drunk.
- I'm sorry. - Okay!
- Let's play! - Stop, kids. Let go.
Hey, not there!
- We'll play here! - No, not there!
Hey, Dae Bum!
I have to go home.
I have to go home...
Gosh, this is crazy.
I need to go home.
What's this?
Gosh, why did I drink?
It's 3am?
Hello?
I'm locked in here! Let me out!
Hello? What should I do?
My phone.
Stay away.
Don't come close. Stop!
Stop!
You're that librarian.
Thank you.
By the way, why are you still here?
Is it because of me?
I'm sorry.
You woke up.
We have to wait until 8am tomorrow...
to use the electricity and open the door.
So make yourself at home and get some rest until then.
Oh, he can't speak.
But why didn't you wake me up?
Dae Bum, I'm off. Tidy up and get going, okay?
Bye!
(7 hours ago)
Thank you. I'm off!
Oh, you probably tried to wake me up but couldn't.
You should get some sleep.
If you want to read some books,
go to the far-right corner by the window.
It's the brightest spot.
Thank you.
This...
Excuse me.
Are you here?
Oh, there you are.
Hey.
You can stop.
I just wanted to return this to you.
That's why I came here, but...
Then I'll just use this and return it to you in the morning.
Good night.
Actually...
Could I use the restroom?
The restroom is outside.
What? If the restroom is outside, why did he give me water to drink?
He gave me the water but didn't even have a sip himself.
No, just shake it off.
I should stop thinking that I need to use the restroom.
(Sorting Room)
It's almost morning.
Almost...
Hang in there.
Just a little longer...
Please...
If I let my guard down at the end, it's game over.
I definitely should not run.
Once it starts coming out, it can't be stopped.
Take care.
(Angok Public Library)
My gosh.
- What is that? - Wait.
What are they doing?
Your bag.
Oh, right. My bag.
Hold on. He just spoke, didn't he?
What? He can speak?
(Angok Public Library)
Dae Bum, what was that about? Hey!
How much did she drink that she fell asleep at the library?
You're weird too.
You could've just gone home. Why did you stay here all night too?
You can't even talk in front of strangers.
Hey.
Go home and wash up. Take this home too.
My mom made ginseng tea and a bunch of other things for you.
I haven't even finished the things she gave me last time.
She's trying to win you over.
Call her. She's upset because you haven't called her.
Give her my thanks.
- Okay. - Don't forget!
Okay, I will.
Did he hear it?
He must have, right?
Of course, he heard it.
I'm so embarrassed.
Oh, no. What should I do?
This is really embarrassing.
I'm so embarrassed.
Fine. I have nothing more to lose anyway.
No more regrets.
I'll live my life to the fullest.
I can do it!
I can do it.