After years apart, quarrelsome ex-lovers cross paths and get entangled in each other's lives again
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00:00A girl accidentally bumped into a boy's arm, smudging a drawing he had worked on for two days.
00:05Feeling incredibly guilty, the girl quickly grabbed an eraser to fix it,
00:09but the boy tried to stop her it was too late.
00:23The girl's name is Koo Kyeon Soo, and she's been the top student in school for years.
00:27Due to family issues, she avoids socializing and spends her days thinking about paying off debts
00:33and caring for her grandmother. Over time, she has built a spiky exterior to protect herself.
00:38The boy's name is Choi Young, and he comes from a loving family but consistently ranks last in school.
00:44However, it's not because he's lazy. In fact, he loves reading. In the library's reading rankings,
00:50he even beats Yeon Soo, who has always been number one academically. But here, she's stuck at second
00:56place. Their first encounter was at the school entrance ceremony. Yeon Soo, being the top
01:01student, went on stage to receive an award. Her walk, resembling a rooster ready for a fight,
01:07caught Choi Young's eye. He thought they'd never cross paths again, but the school decided to
01:12shoot a documentary, pairing the top student with the last place student to study together
01:16for a month. Yeon Soo was reluctant at first, but the generous payment convinced her to participate.
01:21Meanwhile, Choi Young's parents were thrilled to hear their son would be filming with the top student,
01:26and they pressured him into agreeing. During the filming, their interactions were far from pleasant.
01:32Although Choi Young wasn't an outstanding student, he carried an astonishing amount of stationery with
01:37him at all times. At lunch, Choi Young wanted to make an effort to get along with Yeon Soo,
01:41but just as he was about to speak, he accidentally splattered some grilled sausage on her.
01:47Sorry.
01:48Yeon Soo, disgusted. Wiped the grease off her sleeve. And then...
01:56During a group activity, Yeon Soo kept using Choi Young as a human shield,
02:02causing him so much pain that he could hardly stand. Feeling a bit guilty, Yeon Soo quickly crouched down
02:08to comfort him. But in the next second, a ball came flying their way, as another attack loomed.
02:14Yeon Soo tried the same tactic again.
02:16This time, Choi Young cleverly ducked, leaving Yeon Soo to take the hit, resulting in a big bump on her
02:22head. From that moment on, whenever Choi Young dozed off in class, Yeon Soo would deliberately raise
02:28her hand to ask a question. All Choi Young could think about was getting as far away from Yeon Soo as
02:32possible.
02:37After class, when he finally had a moment alone to show off in front of the camera, Yeon Soo would appear,
02:42and his bratty side would resurface. Choi Young was reading a funny book when he suddenly burst into
02:49laughter, prompting Yeon Soo to snatch the book from him and throw it out the window. On the last day of
02:54filming, their mutual dislike culminated in a playful argument on camera. However, when the conversation
03:00turned to their future, Yeon Soo said she'd be a leader in ten years, while Choi Young expressed a desire for a
03:06peaceful life. Their love-hate dynamic quickly became popular, and the documentary went viral online,
03:12with many fans clamoring for a second season. Ten years later, life hadn't turned out as planned for
03:18the former top student, Yeon Soo. She had become an excellent corporate worker, tirelessly commuting
03:23between her home and the office. Currently, she's working on a project and suggests inviting a popular
03:29artist, Ko Oh. To perform a live painting at the opening ceremony is a promotional stunt. The client
03:35is very interested, but the challenge now is to secure Go Oh's participation. What Yeon Soo doesn't
03:40know was that the artist Go Oh was actually Choi Young. After five years, the woman sought out the
03:45boyfriend she had left behind due to work, only to be met with a face full of water. It turns out that
03:50five years ago, Yeon Soo had asked Choi Young what he would do if they ever met again after she left him. Choi Young
03:56had replied that he would spray her with water, throw salt on her, and then kick her out. That was
04:01the first time Yeon Soo had seen such an expression on Choi Young's face. Five years later, when they
04:06met again, Choi Young assumed Yeon Soo was there to deliver a wedding invitation. He only sighed in relief
04:11when Yeon Soo denied it, but when Choi Young realized she was there for work, his attitude changed
04:17immediately. Without even looking at the contract, he flatly refused, knowing the deal was off. Yeon Soo had no
04:23choice but to leave. Just then, the popular actress NJ visited, hoping to commission Choi Young to
04:29create a painting for her building. Seeing how smug Choi Young was now that he was famous, Yeon Soo was
04:34infuriated. Little did she know. Choi Young had practiced this routine over 50 times, just for the day he'd see
04:41Yeon Soo again, realizing how much Choi Young resented her. Yeon Soo was frustrated, thinking she had too much
04:47pride to humiliate herself further, but the client wasn't easy to appease. On the other hand, Choi Young
04:52couldn't help but wonder if he had gone too far with Yeon Soo. Back at home, Yeon Soo had dinner with her
04:58grandmother, who sensed that her granddaughter had a tough day. Furious on Yeon Soo's behalf, her grandmother
05:03declared she'd take revenge for her. Encouraged by her grandmother, Yeon Soo felt much better, the complicated
05:09situation suddenly seemed simpler. The next day, Yeon Soo confidently went to the office, ready to
05:15inform the client that she couldn't secure the illustrator. She planned to present an excellent
05:19alternative plan to impress her boss instead. Yeon Soo initially tried to make small talk with her boss,
05:25asking if he got home safely the other night, but judging by her boss's expression, Yeon Soo realized
05:30things weren't so simple. She recalled how, after a failed blind date, she had been harassed by a jerk and
05:36had run into her boss, drunk. She had made a scene at the restaurant and, even worse,
05:42ranted about her boss being a sociopath in the car.
06:01Now, utterly mortified, Yeon Soo could only awkwardly apologize to her boss,
06:06Thankfully, her boss was professional and didn't care about her drunken behavior,
06:11as long as she ensured the project's success. Meanwhile, Choi Young's manager discovered that
06:16the project Yeon Soo had brought was for a very famous brand, and the designer was Choi Young's
06:20favorite architect. But at the time, Choi Young was so focused on getting back at Yeon Soo that he
06:25didn't even look at the documents. Under pressure from his assistant, Choi Young decided to visit the
06:30trial store before making a decision. At that moment, Yeon Soo and her boss were inspecting the store
06:35when Choi Young arrived. The manager, eager to close the deal, warmly greeted them, while Choi Young
06:41awkwardly tried to hide his face. The boss, unaware that Choi Young was the artist Go Oh, assumed they
06:47were Yeon Soo's friends and hoped they would leave some feedback before they left. Feeling too embarrassed,
06:52Choi Young quickly dragged his assistant away. Reflecting on Choi Young's attitude toward her, Yeon Soo
06:58finally admitted to her boss that she hadn't secured the illustrator and that he didn't agree to public
07:02appearances. She assured her boss that she'd come up with a better plan. However, her boss brought
07:07up the drunken incident again. It turns out that drunk Yeon Soo had already told him she had found Go Oh
07:12and even mentioned their past relationship. Her boss had now figured out Choi Young's true identity.
07:17He told Yeon Soo to keep her personal and professional lives separate, warning her that if she couldn't,
07:22he'd replace her on the project. Then, he left. How comfortable it must be to not care about
07:27others' opinions and just be selfish. As the exams approached, a classmate asked Yeon Soo to borrow
07:33her notes, but she would rather tear them up than lend them to anyone. During group work,
07:38she only put her name on the report because a team member was late. While dating Choi Young,
07:43she insisted on having a drinking contest just because he said he could hold his liquor better than her,
07:47and she wouldn't stop until she drank him under the table. Moreover, when he had a conflict with a
07:53senior, she couldn't hold back and started cursing them out. She's also very stubborn despite Choi Young's
07:58hair being too short. She insisted on cutting it to match a magazine style. Choi Young once wanted to
08:03invite Yeon Soo to see the cherry blossoms, but she just thought they were a bunch of radioactive
08:08species. Even in front of her classmates, Yeon Soo would turn down Choi Young's invitations without
08:13hesitation because of her studies. He friends couldn't stand it anymore and complained that although Yeon Soo
08:18was pretty, she had a bad temper, but Choi Young would immediately defend her because he knew
08:23that Yeon Soo wasn't the way everyone saw her. Yeon Soo wouldn't lend her notes to others,
08:27but she would tape them back together and give them to Choi Young to study alone. Whenever she had free
08:32time, she would help out at Choi Young's family restaurant. When Choi Young got too drunk to stand,
08:37she would carry him home without a word. She confronted the senior because Choi Young was too kind
08:42and was being bossed around, not caring about seniority and making it clear that if they bullied Choi Young
08:47again, they'd see what a crazy woman could do. When Choi Young was sulking, Yeon Soo would bring him with her
08:53petals to give him a unique cherry blossom experience, but only Choi Young knew this side of her.
08:57This version of Yeon Soo made Choi Young fall for her even more, to his surprise.
09:02Just when he loved her the most, Yeon Soo broke up with him, and only two friends knew.
09:07In the months after the breakup, Choi Young acted like a madman, deliberately doing things that Yeon Soo hated.
09:13He got drunk and acted crazy in the streets. During that time, it was like he'd given up on life,
09:18wallowing in despair, to keep himself busy and stop thinking about Yeon Soo. He watched the stock market
09:24by day and exercised at night, but ended up losing all his money in stocks. He had to take on part-time
09:29jobs, and his leg got injured from over-exercising. Eventually, he would often lock himself in his room,
09:36not eating or drinking, just painting. After several months of turmoil, Choi Young finally emerged from the
09:42shadow of heartbreak. Five years later, Choi Young had become a popular illustrator. However,
09:47a documentary featuring Choi Young and Yeon Soo from ten years ago had recently gone viral again.
09:52Choi Young, their friend and a TV station employee, wanted to film an update on their lives ten years
09:58later, but Choi Young flatly refused. His manager also worried that revisiting the past would be too
10:03cruel for Choi Young. Choi Young intended to comfort Choi Young but was surprised to find him secretly
10:08watching old videos of himself and Yeon Soo, laughing to himself. Seeing this, Choi Young urged Choi Young
10:17to reconsider. Meanwhile, the client specifically requested the illustrator Go Oh and mentioned that
10:23they would cancel the collaboration if any other artist was assigned. This left Yeon Soo scrambling to
10:28find a solution. After work, Choi Young met with Yeon Soo, hoping she would reconsider participating in the
10:34documentary. Yet, no matter how he tried to convince her whether through reverse
10:38psychology or direct persuasion Yeon Soo remained adamant in her refusal, but for Ji Young, who had
10:43never failed to persuade his subjects, this was a minor challenge, as he had already devised another
10:49plan. On the other side, Choi Young was drinking with his assistant, he reflected on how Yeon Soo always
10:55seemed so indifferent toward him, and how he always ended up losing, this led him to come up with a
11:00self-destructive plan to get back at Yeon Soo. After drinking, Choi Young ran into Yeon Soo again, she was
11:05preoccupied with her own work-related troubles and didn't want to engage with him, so she tried to
11:10leave, but Choi Young grabbed her arm. As he looked at her, memories of their breakup flooded his mind.
11:16Back then, he hadn't been able to hold onto her. This time, however, he held onto her without hesitation,
11:23but when he saw the cold expression on Yeon Soo's face, Choi Young let go. The next day, when Yeon Soo arrived at work,
11:30she noticed everyone was unusually excited, but she didn't understand why. A colleague explained
11:35that Go Oh's manager had agreed to the collaboration that morning and signed the contract. They added that
11:40it was because Yeon Soo had agreed to help him with a big favor, which left Yeon Soo stunned she hadn't agreed
11:45to anything. Confused, she hurried out. Did Yeon Soo really move on as easily as she appeared after
11:57breaking up with her boyfriend of five years? According to her best friend, Yeon Soo pretended to be
12:02indifferent, but in reality, she filled her time with countless jobs to distract herself. Perhaps it was
12:08only in the quiet of the night that she allowed herself to drop the facade and let her emotions out.
12:12Five years after their breakup, Yeon Soo and Choi Young met again, and they had very different
12:17memories of their first love. In Choi Young's memory, he looked dashing, and on that day,
12:23despite it being early summer, a heavy rain poured down thankfully, they had just finished their final
12:28shoot. During their break, the atmosphere between them began to shift subtly. Choi Young started to
12:33care more about Yeon Soo. Seeing her slightly trembling arms and wet hair, he didn't hesitate to take off
12:39his shirt and drape it over her. However, in Yeon Soo's memory, none of this existed. She recalled that
12:45she was as overbearing as ever, and Choi Young was still as awkward, clueless self. She noticed that Choi Young,
12:51despite feeling cold himself, gave her his shirt to keep her warm.
13:05The truth is, after spending a month together, feelings had already started to develop between
13:10them. Naturally, when they were alone, they ended up together, though they stubbornly refused to admit it
13:16and were strongly against revealing that they had dated before. Choi Young pointed out that the final
13:20decision was in his hands. But in this regard, the two of them were still in sync. There was no doubt
13:26that their documentary from years ago was full of youthful energy. But now, their daily routines had
13:31become somewhat dull and monotonous, which worried the two producers. So, they discussed the idea of
13:37organizing a joint shoot for the two of them. Meanwhile, Choi Young stayed up all night drawing and only
13:42dozed off as dawn broke, half asleep. Choi Young saw Yeon Soo and Ji Young talking, and then Yeon Soo sat on
13:48the sofa beside him. He felt like Yeon Soo had something to say to him, so he instinctively reached
13:53out to touch her. Snapping back to reality, Yeon Soo slapped his hand, jolting Choi Young back to the
13:59present, realizing it was a misunderstanding. They both felt extremely awkward. To break the tension, Choi Young
14:06offered to show Yeon Soo his studio. As she looked around at all the paintings, Yeon Soo was amazed by how
14:11talented Choi Young had become and couldn't stop praising his work. Then, she unintentionally came
14:16across a painting that brought back memories of their past. Back then, Yeon Soo accidentally brushed
14:21against Choi Young's arm, causing his paintbrush to draw a long line across the canvas. Furious, Choi Young
14:28chased after her, trying to swat her in revenge. Later, when Choi Young fell asleep at his desk, Yeon Soo
14:34secretly took out the painting and used correction fluid to cover up the line. When Choi Young snatched the
14:39painting back, he complained about how Yeon Soo ruined his artwork all those years ago. Surprised
14:44that he still kept the painting, Yeon Soo teased him for being so petty, reminding him how they sulked
14:49for days over such a small issue. Choi Young then said that Yeon Soo not only ruined his painting but also
14:54messed up his life. Bewildered. Yeon Soo asked what he meant by that. For a couple working hard toward their
15:02goals, the best reunion is meeting again at the peak of their success. Since their last bitter
15:07parting, Choi Young and Yeon Soo hadn't seen each other again until they were both invited to attend
15:12the opening party of a company they were collaborating with. This was Yeon Soo's first time attending such an
15:17event, and she felt very uneasy. Just as she was about to step outside for some fresh air, she accidentally
15:23bumped into someone. Seeing the unusually dashing Choi Young, her heart began racing out of control once again,
15:29but just as their eyes met, the boss appeared at the crucial moment, pulling Yeon Soo away to meet
15:34some business partners. As Choi Young wandered around, a man suddenly approached him with a greeting.
15:40Recognizing the man, Choi Young's face filled with disdain, it was Nu Ah, the artist who had been
15:45plagiarizing Choi Young's work. Not only that, Nu Ah had publicly accused Choi Young of being the one
15:51copying him, scoffing. Choi Young turned to leave, but then Nu Ah mentioned how he hoped they could
15:56have a successful collaboration. It was then that Choi Young realized that the company had
16:00invited both him and Nu Ah to perform a live painting demonstration together. Purely to stir
16:05up drama and attract attention, enraged, Choi Young immediately thought of Yeon Soo, confronting her
16:10and demanding if she knew about this. Yeon Soo was utterly confused by his outburst. Before she could
16:16even respond, Choi Young stormed off in anger. After learning the truth, Yeon Soo furiously confronted her
16:22boss, insisting that he apologize to Choi Young personally. Returning home, Yeon Soo remembered
16:27something Choi Young had once told her, during their five year relationship. Whenever Yeon Soo said
16:32something hurtful, even if she knew she was wrong, she would never apologize. In those moments,
16:38it was always Choi Young, who had done nothing wrong, who would come to find her. But Yeon Soo, proud as
16:44ever, could never bring herself to say sorry. Just as Choi Young was about to leave, he gathered his courage and
16:50apologized to her. Yeon Soo thought that Choi Young might be upset, so she decided to give him a call.
17:08However, at that moment, Choi Young was busy painting and didn't notice his phone ringing nearby,
17:14assuming he was still asleep. Yeon Soo decided to go to his place to apologize in person,
17:19but by then, the camera crew had already arrived. Yeon Soo explained to them that there had been some
17:24misunderstandings and that she needed to clear things up with Choi Young because of work.
17:28Yet, on the way, she tried calling him again, but still couldn't get through. Feeling humiliated
17:34in front of the cameras, Yeon Soo muttered in frustration and swore she wouldn't try again.
17:39Meanwhile, Choi Young acted as if nothing had happened. His manager, Eun Ho, had heard that Choi Young
17:45attended the party last night. Frustrated that Choi Young went without him, Eun Ho rushed over to
17:50confront him, only to receive a couple of dismissive remarks in return. After learning that Choi Young
17:55was supposed to collaborate with Nu Ah, Eun Ho thought it was a great opportunity for Choi Young
18:00to prove his talent and outshine Nu Ya, which would also clear up the plagiarism scandal.
18:04That evening, Yeon Soo was at her best friend's house, to create some filming material.
18:09The producer had arranged for Choi Young to come over. At this point, Choi Young still didn't know
18:14that Yeon Soo had been trying to find him. When they met, Yeon Soo explained the situation at the
18:19party, only to be surprised when Choi Young revealed that he had already spoken to the boss beforehand and
18:24agreed to collaborate with Nu Ah. He even apologized for his childish behavior, which took Yeon Soo by
18:30surprise as Choi Young felt unfamiliar to her. As events unfolded just as Yeon Soo had imagined,
18:35she found herself unable to feel happy. After all, how could someone who was captivated at first sight
18:41only be moved once? Staring at Choi Young on the screen, Yeon Soo found herself lost in thought,
18:46realizing that the boy who once only knew how to paint had now transformed into a mature and composed
18:51artist. To others, Yeon Soo might have seemed smart but selfish, arrogant, and unsociable. In truth,
18:58this wasn't who she was. Growing up in poverty and being raised by her grandmother forced her to
19:03always consider the harsh realities of life. That's why she kept to herself. Pretending not to care
19:08about the gossip around her it was the only way she knew to protect herself. But when Choi Young came
19:13into her life, he became the one person who could make Yeon Soo temporarily lay down her burdens.
19:22Yet, first love in youth is often short-lived and beautiful, they went through the stressful years
19:27of high school together and both got into college. While in university, Yeon Soo often worked part-time
19:32jobs, leaving little time for dates with Choi Young. Though he never complained, he would lovingly make
19:38lunch boxes and bring them to her. Even when holding an umbrella, he would always tilt it toward Yeon Soo.
19:43They loved each other without any quarrels or suspicion, spending five blissful years together,
19:49but reality was too harsh on them. Debt collectors came knocking again, forcing them to move out of their
19:54current home, and Yeon Soo's grandmother fell ill as a result. The sudden wave of reality left Yeon Soo
19:59struggling to breathe. On top of that, she found out that Choi Young had given up a chance to study abroad
20:05because of her. That very night, she broke up with him, not wanting to drag him down or let him see her
20:10insecurities. The breakup left both of them in deep pain. Choi Young could only fall asleep with the help
20:15of medication, while Yeon Soo, who had thrown herself into paying off debts, became a shell of her former
20:21self. Even her friends said that a dead fish had more life in its eyes than she did. Soon, the opening
20:27event took place as scheduled. Choi Young arrived as a guest and was surprised to find Yeon Soo resting
20:32in the lounge, remembering how Yeon Soo had always been so fierce toward him. This was the first time he
20:37had seen her like this his gaze was completely focused on her. Just then, Yeon Soo shifted her head,
20:42prompting Choi Young to quickly move toward the door, pretending he had just walked in. They exchanged a few
20:48awkward words. And sensing the tension, Yeon Soo made an excuse to leave. But on her way out,
20:54she ran into Choi Young's parents, who invited her to visit their home. Before she left, Choi Young's
20:59mother pulled her aside to say a few words. Back in the lounge, recalling how Choi Young had looked the
21:09previous day, Yeon Soo felt a pang of sadness. When she returned, she saw a popular actress, NJ, handing flowers to
21:17Choi Young. Seeing how well they matched, Yeon Soo's feelings of inferiority surged again. She watched
21:23them from a distance, unable to control her jealousy. After the opening event, Yeon Soo ended up drinking
21:28alone at a friend's shop. But to her surprise, Choi Young was waiting for her outside her home. When he
21:34asked about what had happened the night before, Yeon Soo assumed he had forgotten due to the medication,
21:39she decided to bury her feelings inside, never intending to bring them up again.
21:43When the man heard his ex-girlfriend was coming to his party, memories of the previous night flooded
21:54back. He decided to run, quickly crafting a seemingly legitimate excuse. At the party, friends noticed the
22:03ever-diligent Yeon Soo was unreachable, sparking suspicion that something secret had happened between
22:08them the night before. Frustrated, Choi Young had to halt filming, but the director had a brilliant
22:13idea, filmed them together on a deserted island. Meanwhile, the two of them aimlessly wandered around,
22:19only to bump into each other at the library. Choi Young was in disbelief three hours of dodging
22:24wasted. Both were at a loss for words until Yeon Soo, pretending to forget last night, changed the subject.
22:30That made Choi Young furious. This time, Choi Young actually came out on top. He slightly took Yeon Soo to his
22:46family's restaurant. His parents were thrilled to see Yeon Soo, even more so than their own son, and they
22:52immediately asked what she wanted to eat, completely ignoring Choi Young. Choi Young was happy too. After what
22:58happened the day before, he thought Yeon Soo might finally open up. But instead, she asked him to
23:03forget it ever happened, leaving Choi Young feeling abandoned once again. He couldn't help but think he
23:08was a fool. After leaving, Choi Young ran into the actress NJ on the street. With nowhere else to go,
23:14he joined her for a walk in the park. NJ had feelings for Choi Young, but out of pride. She claimed she only
23:21admired him and wasn't interested in a romantic relationship. Meanwhile, Yeon Soo began to wonder if she had been
23:26too harsh. She wanted to talk to Choi Young, but he wasn't answering her calls. Her heart sank when she
23:32finally saw him with NJ. Looking close, at that moment, Choi Young, who had been searching for them,
23:38arrived. Seeing Yeon Soo upset, Choi Young tried to cheer her up with a joke, but it didn't work.
23:48With no other options, the two of them had to take her home first. On the other hand, Choi Young,
23:54after wandering all day, returned to his house, only to find it in complete chaos. He was startled to
24:00see Ji Ho lying on the floor and feared the worst. But then he heard Ji Ho snoring. Frustrated, Choi Young
24:06wished he could make Ji Ho disappear on the spot. The next morning, Ji Young showed up at Yeon Soo's door,
24:12saying he wanted to take her for a drive. Meanwhile, Choi Young had a bad feeling, and sure enough,
24:18he was suddenly abducted by a mysterious black car. Both he and Yeon Soo were then taken to an island.
24:23The worst feeling in the world is watching the person you care about getting close to someone
24:27else. Recently, due to the director's plan, the once deeply in love couple was brought
24:32to a deserted island to live together for three days and nights. But because of the
24:36misunderstanding from the previous day, they were both avoiding each other. During an interview,
24:41Ji Young asked Choi Young about his most memorable trip. Choi Young recalled the time he was sent abroad
24:46to study for six months. He didn't want to be away from Yeon Soo for so long, but she seemed unfazed.
24:51In fact, she spontaneously took him on a trip to his favorite beach. They ate seafood together and
24:57explored the night market. Since Yeon Soo rarely traveled, she packed their itinerary tight,
25:02but she was thrilled, dragging Choi Young to take photos in all sorts of places.
25:06Despite her excitement, Choi Young couldn't shake the feeling that this was a farewell trip.
25:11Yeon Soo, focused on keeping to the schedule, didn't notice his sadness. It wasn't until the journey
25:16back that Yeon Soo finally told him she'd never break up with him, if they ever fought or were
25:21separated. She promised that as long as Choi Young stood before her again, she would hold on and never
25:26let him go. But now, the promises made before their breakup had gone unfulfilled. Choi Young noticed
25:32Yeon Soo eavesdropping from a distance and deliberately remarked that there was nothing left for him to hold on
25:36to. At the lakeside, Yeon Soo saw the rumors about Choi Young and the actress NJ, which stirred a painful
25:42jealousy within her. She could vividly imagine Choi Young and NJ laughing together in the park.
25:47After the interview, Choi Young planned to paint in the woods, asking Ji Young to prepare for filming.
25:52However, Ji Young mentioned he wanted to take Yeon Soo for a walk around the village.
25:57Choi Young pretended not to care, but his slightly bitter tone gave away his true feelings. Before they
26:02left, he couldn't resist reminding them to come back early. Both cared deeply for each other but kept up the
26:08act of indifference. That afternoon, everyone returned except Yeon Soo and Ji Young, making Choi Young
26:13anxious and upset. During dinner, a friend asked why Yeon Soo was so late, and she casually replied
26:19that she'd slept in. This rattled Choi Young, as he remembered Yeon Soo hated sleeping in and preferred
26:25to pack her schedule tight. Yeon Soo remarked that who you travel with makes a difference, Choi Young
26:29stared at her so intensely it was as if he wanted to burn a hole through her. Just then, Choi Young's parents
26:35called, excited to hear that Yeon Soo was there, and greeted her warmly. But then NJ appeared on the
26:40video call, having come to Choi Young's house after being unable to reach him. This scene left Yeon Soo
26:45utterly speechless, and the tension in the room grew even more palpable. Choi Young excused himself to
26:51take the call with NJ, leaving the table temporarily. When they crossed paths again, Yeon Soo avoided him.
26:57That night, Yeon Soo couldn't stop tossing and turning, replaying Choi Young's words in her mind.
27:02She felt a pang of sadness when she recalled how excited Choi Young was during the call with NJ.
27:07Meanwhile, as Choi Young painted, his mind was filled with memories of the trip he and Yeon Soo had taken
27:13together. The next morning, the production team was up early to set up the shoot. Yeon Soo,
27:18waking to an empty room, quietly pushed open Choi Young's door and found him still asleep.
27:23She tiptoed in and, unable to resist, gently touched his face. Just then, Choi Young's hand
27:29reached out to hold hers, realizing he might be awake. Yeon Soo quickly pulled away and left,
27:34to avoid any awkward encounters. Yeon Soo wandered alone up the mountain, eventually dozing off in
27:40the open. When she woke, it was pouring rain. The scene brought back memories of the day Choi Young
27:45had confessed his love. Suddenly, she saw a figure approaching through the rain. As it came closer,
27:51she recognized it was Choi Young. At that moment, it felt like Choi Young was waiting for Yeon Soo to
27:56finally fulfill the promise she had made years ago. In the same summer rain, under the same gray skies,
28:02Choi Young pulled Yeon Soo close and kissed her. As their memories and emotions from the past merged
28:07with the present, it felt like they had returned to that fateful summer years ago. Meanwhile, the idea
28:13that a top-tier idol like NJ, who could easily purchase a million-dollar penthouse with a flick of
28:18her wrist, would fall for a simple, slightly disheveled artist like Choi Young seemed unbelievable.
28:23The first time NJ met Choi Young, his unkempt appearance made her scoff with disdain. But when
28:28they met again, she was shocked to discover that he was the very artist she admired. He even kindly
28:34offered her a tissue and helped her avoid the crowds. NJ couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.
28:39After the art exhibition, NJ took the initiative to ask for Choi Young's contact information,
28:44though Choi Young intended to refuse. NJ's persuasive charm got the better of him.
28:48Well, I'll do it.
28:53However, when NJ realized that Choi Young hadn't reached out to her, her curiosity grew even stronger.
28:57She decided to attend Choi Young's solo art exhibit, and seeing him immersed in his work drew her in
29:02even more. From that point on, NJ couldn't resist staying in touch with Choi Young, trying to figure
29:08out if he was just a passing fancy or something more. She finally decided to ask Choi Young out on a
29:13date. But this was witnessed by Hyun Soo, who tried desperately to stop him. Watching them walk away
29:18together, Hyun Soo felt a pang of jealousy and sadness. Yet she knew she had no right to say anything in
29:23her current position. At that moment, Choi Young approached her, understanding after last night's
29:29events that both Choi Young and Hyun Soo still had feelings for each other. The previous night,
29:33Choi Young had come to crash at Choi Young's place, only to see Hyun Soo and Choi Young together. To avoid any
29:39misunderstandings, Hyun Soo had quickly clarified that she and Choi Young were just friends now. Sensing
29:44the awkwardness, Hyun Soo tried to leave, but Ji Young reminded her to take a cab since it was late.
29:50Meanwhile, Choi Young, despite his outward annoyance, walked her out, lingering at the door, and even
29:56turned on the porch light. Unable to hide his reluctance as he watched her go, Ji Young knew that Choi Young
30:01still had feelings for Hyun Soo, but he was terrified of being hurt again. On the other hand, after learning
30:07about Choi Young's date with Eun Jae, Hyun Soo found herself completely distracted. Even while cooking,
30:13she thought it would be fine to call and check in on him as a friend. But when a friend teased her
30:17about having a one-sided crush, she immediately hung up and clumsily tossed a massive zucchini into the
30:22soup. Just then, her grandmother came in, saw the zucchini floating in the pot, and scolded Hyun Soo.
30:29Meanwhile, Choi Young, back at his place, found the important item Hyun Soo had mentioned it turned
30:34out to be just a makeup bag. Deciding it couldn't wait, he set out to return it to her that very night.
30:40When Hyun Soo opened the door and saw Choi Young standing there, she realized she had never truly
30:44forgotten him. It dawned on her that she had pushed away the boy who once loved her so deeply.
30:49Her grandmother, hearing the commotion, came out to see what was happening and immediately scolded Choi Young,
30:55the boy who had made Hyun Soo cry so many times before. Choi Young, holding the oversized zucchini,
31:01was so startled that he didn't dare breathe. But seeing how thin and worn out he looked,
31:05Hyun Soo's grandmother softened, though she still resented Choi Young for breaking Hyun Soo's heart.
31:10That night, Choi Young had the fullest meal he'd had in a long time. As he was leaving, Choi Young told
31:16Hyun Soo that maybe it wasn't so bad being just friends. Hyun Soo could no longer hold back her emotions.
31:22She confessed to her grandmother that she was the one who had abandoned Choi Young. But now she regretted it.
31:27She admitted she still loved him and didn't want to just be friends. However,
31:31she wasn't sure if Choi Young still felt the same way. The next day, Hyun Soo showed up to work with
31:36puffy, red eyes. Her co-workers couldn't resist teasing her, but she quickly lied, saying she had a sty.
31:43They laughed it off, not pressing her further. Meanwhile, Choi Young discovered that Ji Young's
31:49private hard drive was filled with footage of Hyun Soo. Choi Young had never really forgotten her,
32:06but every time she reappeared in his life, he found himself inexplicably angry with her. He realized that
32:12this was his way of testing whether she still loved him. His anger also stemmed from being abandoned by his
32:17biological father as a child, which made Hyun Soo's departure five years ago even harder to forgive.
32:22Back when Choi Young received a recommendation letter from his principal to study in the U.S.,
32:27he didn't want to be separated from Hyun Soo for so long, so he initially refused the offer. However,
32:33after some advice from the principal, he thought about studying abroad with Hyun Soo. He started
32:38researching the process, scholarships, and tuition, even dreaming about them living together overseas.
32:43He planned their future together, only to be blindsided by Hyun Soo's decision to break up.
32:48He couldn't understand the reason behind it there hadn't been any noticeable rift between them.
32:53As he watched her figure fade away, he was transported back to the time he had been abandoned as a child,
32:58crying his heart out on the streets. He loved Hyun Soo, but the fear of being abandoned again haunted him.
33:03Recently, Choi Young found out that Ji Young, his close friend of five years,
33:07had also harbored feelings for Hyun Soo for a decade. Unable to face this, he chose to avoid the
33:16situation entirely. Soon after, rumors of Choi Young and NJ having dinner together spread like wildfire
33:22online, leaving Choi Young frustrated and worried that Hyun Soo might misunderstand. On the other side,
33:27NJ confronted her agency, demanding they squash the rumors, but they refused,
33:32seeing it as a great promotional opportunity. NJ, upset, argued with the representative,
33:37insisting she didn't want Choi Young to be put in a difficult position and hoped he would publicly
33:41deny the rumors. However, Choi Young didn't want to cause trouble for NJ either, as a friend.
33:46Hyun Soo, seeing the flood of rumors online, was fuming. Even riding the bus, she was irritated by NJ's
33:52billboard ads everywhere. Trying to ignore her frustration, she passed by a vendor selling jujubes,
33:58remembered that they were good for insomnia, and impulsively bought the entire stock.
34:02Without realizing it, she ended up at Choi Young's house. Just then, Ji Ho saw her and,
34:07without a word, dragged her inside and ran to get Choi Young. As she waited for Choi Young,
34:12Hyun Soo accidentally dropped the jujubes, scattering them all over the floor. After she finished picking
34:17them up, she heard the doorbell. To her surprise, it was NJ. NJ didn't mince words, bluntly stating that
34:24she and Choi Young were indeed involved. Meanwhile, on his way home, Choi Young stepped on some jujubes
34:29scattered on the ground. As he walked inside, he noticed even more jujubes strewn across the floor.
34:35This sparked his suspicion someone had been in his house, but who could it be?
34:39The next day, while Hyun Soo's grandmother was shopping at the market, a passing bike startled her.
34:44As she turned around, she found herself face to face with Choi Young. An awkward moment passed
34:48between them before Choi Young eagerly offered to carry her groceries. The grandmother, remembering
34:53how she had previously blamed Choi Young for Hyun Soo's heartache, felt embarrassed. In their tussle
34:58over the groceries, everything spilled onto the ground. In the end, she reluctantly allowed Choi Young
35:04to help her carry them back home. When they arrived, Choi Young noticed the large quantity of jujubes
35:09drying on the floor and realized that Hyun Soo had indeed visited his house the previous night.
35:13Only then did he dare to believe that Hyun Soo still had feelings for him. After confirming their
35:23relationship, the two became inseparable. To help Choi Young improve his routine, Hyun Soo made sure
35:33he went to bed by 10pm every night and got him up early for morning runs. Choi Young, still half asleep,
35:39could barely keep his eyes open. Even when Hyun Soo left for work, she couldn't resist giving him
35:44a quick kiss, and Choi Young, not wanting to be outdone, would quickly return the gesture.
35:49The couple was so lost in their blissful romance that they didn't care about the public displays of
35:53affection, completely oblivious to the envious onlookers around them. Ji Ho witnessed their
35:58relationship first-hand and saw how quickly the news of their romance spread like wildfire.
36:03Despite their happiness, Hyun Soo feared they might repeat past mistakes.
36:07Seeking advice, she asked her co-workers for relationship tips. The next day, she surprised
36:12Choi Young by showing up for their date in an outfit that was completely out of her usual style.
36:16Even the way she spoke to Choi Young was different she remembered her co-workers suggestion to smile
36:21often and tried to follow it to the letter. Choi Young, noticing her strange behavior, was thoroughly
36:26confused. Sensing the awkwardness, Hyun Soo quickly changed the subject, complimenting Choi Young on
36:33his driving skills. But just as she said it, the car hit a bump, causing her to momentarily go silent,
36:39relieved that Choi Young hadn't heard her slip up. During dinner, Choi Young insisted on cutting her
36:44steak, only to accidentally splatter sauce all over her clothes. It was as if he was testing the limits of
36:49her patience. Hyun Soo was about to snap, but then she remembered her co-workers' advice not to nag.
36:55Forcing a smile, she assured him it was fine and that she could just wipe it off.
36:59His hand trembled as he held his cup, sensing that something was off with Hyun Soo's behavior.
37:04During their walk, Hyun Soo remembered her co-workers' advice to create romantic moments.
37:08She glanced around and saw that no one was nearby. Then, with Choi Young looking utterly confused,
37:14she playfully cornered him against a utility pole, executing what she believed to be the perfect
37:19romantic gesture, but Choi Young found her sudden change in behavior odd and suspected she was up to
37:24something. Feeling hurt, Hyun Soo explained that she had heard couples who argue frequently are more
37:28likely to break up, so she was just trying to keep things fresh and exciting between them.
37:33Choi Young, touched, reassured her that the person who truly loves you will love you for who you are,
37:38without needing you to change. With that, they decided to restart their date.
37:42They went to a friend's snack shop, chatting and laughing together, seemingly oblivious to the others
37:47around them. The next day, however, Hyun Soo was suffering from a hangover after drinking too much.
37:54Her grandmother, noticing Hyun Soo's late nights and early mornings, suspected that she had rekindled
38:00her relationship with Choi Young. She wanted to talk to Choi Young, but Hyun Soo firmly refused,
38:05warning her grandmother not to go behind her back. Meanwhile, Choi Young visited his parents,
38:10who urged him to bring Hyun Soo over for a meal and even mentioned their desire to leave their
38:14inheritance to her. Just as Hyun Soo and Choi Young were getting back together, Choi Young received an
38:18opportunity to further his studies abroad. While she initially thought she was about to endure a long
38:23distance relationship for several years, Choi Young surprised her by suggesting she accompany him to
38:28Paris. Faced with this decision, Hyun Soo was torn. Her grandmother, who had raised her since childhood,
38:34was her only close family and had recently been hospitalized due to poor health. The choice between
38:39love and family weighed heavily on her. The next day, Hyun Soo was approached by Jang Doo Yeol,
38:44a former colleague who was being transferred to the Paris headquarters and needed to assemble a new team.
38:49He immediately thought of Hyun Soo, offering her a generous package. For Hyun Soo, it seemed like a
38:54great opportunity. When she returned to work, her boss encouraged her to follow her heart and not let
38:59her talents go to waste. After much contemplation, Hyun Soo remembered her grandmother's advice to pursue
39:05what she loved. That evening, she made the difficult decision to decline the opportunity to study abroad
39:10with Choi Young. Choosing instead to live the life she wanted, she realized that throughout her past
39:15struggles, she wasn't truly alone besides her grandmother. She had a close friend who had been
39:20with her through dark times, and her current boss had offered her a lifeline when she hit rock bottom.
39:24Together, they had built the successful company she cherished. Looking back, Hyun Soo understood that
39:30she had always believed her life was dictated by circumstances. But now, for the first time,
39:35she genuinely liked the life she had built. This was the life she wanted. Choi Young respected her
39:40decision but couldn't help worrying that Hyun Soo might leave him behind. Sensing his concerns,
39:44Hyun Soo held his hand, reassuring him. The Choi Young who once dreamed of going to Paris feared
39:52she would misunderstand or not understand his aspirations, but her simple words of reassurance
39:57eased those fears. Before Choi Young left for Paris, they spent sweet and unforgettable days together,
40:02but soon, the day came for him to depart. Choi Young embraced the challenges of life in a foreign country,
40:08while Hyun Soo, despite telling herself it was okay, found herself occasionally drowning her
40:13emotions and alcohol. They kept in constant contact, yearning to be with each other,
40:17and though their days were mostly peaceful, they sometimes had their spats, and there were moments
40:21of crisis. One day, Hyun Soo didn't receive a call from Choi Young, which made her anxious,
40:26deciding that she wouldn't answer even if he did call. She was caught off guard when the phone
40:31finally rang. As they argued like usual, Choi Young suddenly said something that left Hyun Soo stunned.
40:36It was the first time she had ever heard him say those words. Hyun Soo was overwhelmed with emotion,
40:57and the two of them ended up embracing each other passionately.
41:00Two years passed, and Choi Young, unable to bear the separation any longer, graduated early and
41:13returned home. Choi Young's parents continued their tradition of donating to the children's reading
41:18club every year, and on one such occasion, Choi Young and Hyun Soo helped organize the books.
41:23It was during this time that, for the first time, one of Choi Young's paintings featured a human figure.
41:28Last year, only thing that... But their peaceful days didn't last long,
41:33as Choi Young soon came knocking again.
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