NAMES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THE DRAMA ARE NOT REAL
ALL THE STORIES IN THIS EPISODE ARE FICTITIOUS CREATIONS
17 YEARS BEFORE
Yeo-reum.
Gu Yeo-reum!
Poor girl.
Oh my.
Why is your bag so heavy?
Park Jae-hoon?
Yes. Beat 562 points, my record score.
Go for it!
Maybe you can't.
You got a long way to go.
I said I'll carry it.
Carrying a poor repeating student's bag is the least I can do.
How's school? Is it fun?
It's not bad.
I envy you.
The romance of campus...
Have you tried blind dates?
Twice?
-Senior students set me up. -Sounds so fun!
Did you meet anyone you liked?
Not really.
So how are you doing these days?
Every day is the same for me.
Academy, home and reading room.
Jae-hoon.
Yes?
Let's get drinks today.
I really want to pass out from drinking.
Why would you think about passing out even before drinking alcohol?
Come on, let me try it.
-I want to walk like a dog after drinking. -I don't drink in excess.
-Why not? -Because I'll be a surgeon.
I don't want to damage my CNS with meaningless entertainment.
Wow. Such a prick.
Then I'll drink like crazy and you can go easy.
What makes you want to drink like that?
Because I'm depressed.
Spring at 20 only happens once in a lifetime,
and everyone is shining
but I'm the only dull one.
The whole world is full of colors.
And I'm in black and white.
Slow down.
-It feels good. -Drink slowly.
-Jae-hoon. -Yes?
-What's a surgeon? -A doctor who operates.
So later, you'll be cutting people up with a knife
and seeing blood, right?
I'll save people's lives with a knife.
What you said just now was cool.
Yeo-reum, you wanted to study media communication, right?
Yes. I'll become a producer.
Why? Any special reason?
Just because.
I spend the whole day listening to classes at the Academy.
Then I go to the reading room and study until midnight.
Then I go home and wash, before going to bed.
Watching entertainment shows is my only pleasure in life.
It's the only time of the day I have fun.
In the future, I also want to make people laugh
by making funny and warm shows.
I think you can do it.
You're funny.
Right? I'm a funny one, right?
With a warm heart too.
Pour me some too.
Hey!
You didn't reach out after graduating. I was a bit disappointed.
I didn't want to bother you while you were studying.
How about you? Why didn't you reach out?
I didn't want to bother you while you were having fun.
Spending time with you is the most fun.
So when you get depressed while studying, contact me any time.
-What if I call during your lecture? -I'll leave the lecture.
-During the exam period? -It doesn't matter.
Hey!. Are you okay?
Are you drunk already?
I saw this coming, drinking so fast.
What if I call you
during a blind date with a pretty girl?
I won't do it again.
Gu Yeo-reum.
Yeo-reum, sleeping?
Yeo-reum?
Did you sleep well?
No, that's not it.
What should I send?
LET'S MEET TODAY
I completely blacked out yesterday.
I must've been crazy!
A repeating student kissing after drinking.
The pain on the day after drinking and making a mistake
is touching, yet I want to die.
JAE-HOON
Did you get home okay?
Yes. What about you?
Is your stomach okay?
I must've drank too much.
I have a really bad heartburn and headache.
Really?
Yeo-reum, how much do you remember? You really don't remember anything?
I don't remember anything at all. Nothing at all.
Is that so?
Let's meet tonight.
Sorry, I'm going to the reading room straight after the Academy.
I was thinking of having dinner together.
I'll buy you delicious food.
I can't skip today's class.
I'm never going to repeat again. Never.
I'll try to focus on studies from now on.
Right.
-I have to go. -Right.
Study hard then.
Okay. You too.
Okay.
We'll start the chicken fight now!
Female cast, please get ready for the game!
EPISODE 7 WHAT IS A KISS TO YOU?
My mom will scold me if I catch a cold.
-Who do you think will win? -I think Jang Tae-mi will.
She seems quite competitive.
Keum Soo-mi for me.
Her eyes, those are the eyes of a carnivore.
Take a look.
Is it me? Me?
Bring the camera closer.
What do I do?
I was right!
Keum Soo-mi, the hungry lioness of Kingdom of Love.
You're right. That was unexpected.
She won't budge at all.
Make it a bit tighter.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay.
Close-up on her face.
Jang Tae-mi!
Really?
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
Just sprained a little.
Can you get up? No, you can't.
Hold onto me.
Park Ji-wan.
Are you okay?
I am okay.
Get up.
Um...
Your clothes ripped.
Please cover with this.
-Please cover it with this. -Thank you.
Are you okay?
I think we are doomed.
No pick in the first impression pick, got drenched in water,
and no chance to date.
It will be really embarrassing once the show airs.
You're right.
I really wanted to win a chance to date.
I thought I should try something so I played intensely.
I couldn't win and people might think I'm nasty.
I'm really screwed.
You were a bit scary before.
-I'm sorry. -You attacked me first.
-Do I look easy to you? -It wasn't like that.
You looked weaker.
What? That's not true.
For real!
It's true.
Please get back to your positions.
Park Ji-wan, please pick the man you want to go on a date with.
The person I want to date...
is Kim Jun-ho.
Would you go on a date with me?
It'd be an honor for me.
-Well done. -Thank you!
The games turned out to be fun.
But I'm not looking forward to their date at all.
I'm curious.
It would be Park Ji-wan's first date ever.
-There's a heart-fluttering point. -Sure.
We need a subplot anyway, so they can be the side dish.
And let's make the main dish a bit more spicy.
With a deep kiss.
Kang Chae-ri, let's not go overboard.
What do you mean?
Physical intimacy should be natural when two people are connected.
Without the production team intervening.
Did I tell you to force them? Make a plan.
Then set the mood to make them connect naturally.
Hey, even then, a kiss on the first date--
Kissing is nothing when you can have a one-night stand.
Are you conservative?
No, it's not like that--
I've already sent a notice.
Everyone's planning so you should come up with an idea too.
Enjoy.
-Enjoy! -Okay!
Please take good care of Producer Gu!
Thank you for the meal!
This is Producer Gu Yeo-reum's treat.
-Yeo-reum! -Yes.
I've been looking for you.
Why are you eating here, hiding in a corner?
I've been pushed around by people, so I wanted to eat in peace at least.
I'll have to disturb your peace.
What are you going to do?
-Here. -You don't have to do that.
Just eat it.
How about you? Have you eaten?
Would a restaurant owner starve?
Hurry up and eat. Meat is the best when your energy is low.
It's delicious.
Can I ask how you're feeling, and if it's bearable?
I feel pretty bad.
But it's bearable.
I have to film other people dating.
But my own love life is non-existent.
Forget love, I just want the earth to be doomed.
That's kind of how I feel.
It's not fun to watch others date and their romantic eyes.
But work is work.
-It's bearable. -The show will be a big hit.
Because your mood is all messy, season 2 will also be a big hit.
The main producer is a crazy bitch.
But I feel like I can do something crazier than her.
Good. Show your craziness.
You can do it!
I can do it.
-Yeo-reum. -Yes?
You know I'm always on your side, right?
Yes. I know.
Eat up then.
Look at our Jang-geum.
Give me one.
Something's going on.
What is?
Something is up.
What is it?
Think about it.
Park Jae-hoon is in a love show like this.
This, this and this.
There's a considerable error in the context here.
There's something I don't know here, and that's why you are here like this!
Don't talk like you know everything about me.
I'm someone who craves for a relationship too.
Are you saying you'll be like that fool, John Jang or whatever,
and become an attention seeker?
-Is that it? -Yes, it is.
Maybe I'm an attention seeker.
Don't be ridiculous.
How is Yeo-reum? Is she okay?
I guess she is. She's trying not to show it.
Okay, take care of her, since things turned out this way.
Watch over her here and there.
Hey, what are friends good for?
Stand by her during a tough time--
I said I loved her and got rejected.
Get rejected for her too.
What? When?
A few days ago?
You crazy...
You crazy person.
Tell me every single detail.
I said I'm not making a move now, but wanted her to know how I feel.
And she said that's a burden for her and she just wants to be friends.
So I said okay.
So you just accepted it?
The timing is off for you two.
Off!
I'm not going to put a burden on her for the time being.
I'm going to shut up and wait until Yeo-reum pulls herself together.
What are you achieving by shutting up and waiting?
-What do I do then? -Listen.
Give her a light burden, like you're barely there.
Take care of her subtly, without her noticing.
"Who was it?" And sees you!
You need to care for her while waiting.
You fool.
-Is that so? -Of course!
Jae-hoon.
That's how human minds work, okay?
When they are at their lows, that's when it's the easiest to sway.
Not just sway, but also fall.
You have a good point.
You're right.
Don't lose her to another guy, okay?
Stay sharp.
I can do it.
Producer Gu, I'm here.
Hello. Did you eat?
I ate just before the food truck left.
Well done.
Producer Gu.
Can we talk?
Talk?
About what?
Why are they talking in there?
Why? What's going on?
Take a look at this.
What is it?
I noticed something icky while editing.
Right here.
Producer Kang enters the room and turns off the audio.
And after they talk about something...
The next scene is Han Ji-yeon showing up at the pool.
-What's wrong with it? -Please look at it in slow-motion.
I think Han Ji-yeon fell in the pool on purpose.
I think Producer Kang told her to.
No way.
I watched their mouth shapes closely.
Right here...
"I thought there was no script?"
"We don't have a script."
"But..."
"You should write your own storyline, Ji-yeon."
What do you think? Am I right?
That's what they said, right?
Sang-woo.
We are doing an entertainment show, not a documentary.
I know.
And I also know it's somewhat staged.
But Park Jae-hoon is your friend.
He joined us last minute at our request.
You should know about any suspicious situations.
They're shaking?
Producer Gu, don't make fun of me because I'm young.
When did I make fun of you?
Are you playing with me now?
Playing with you? It's not like that.
Please play with me.
We're not a match.
You haven't done it with me.
So how do you know our chemistry?
No.
It's probably not like that. It can't be.
Her clothes?
Even if it's summer, the floor is cold.
Producer Gu, please sit comfortably.
Sang-woo.
He's so thoughtful.
Thank you.
Anyway, that was funny.
He's quick.
Please separate them. We should also check the props.
Props team!
Please come here.
Hold on.
Producer Gu!
Here it is!
It's water.
Writer, do you have a spare hair band?
Hair band...
-Here it is. -Thank you so much.
Producer Gu, tie you hair with this.
Thank you.
What's up with that kid?
Excuse me, Park Jae-hoon.
Why did you ask for a hair band? Are you giving it to someone?
Oh, yes.
If you're giving it to Ji-yeon, please do it on camera.
These small episodes are reality, right?
Sure.
I'm going to use it.
-So you'll tie your own hair? -Because of acne.
-Why is your hair like that? -Because I might get acne.
I was desperate.
Because I thought I could die.
Thank you.
I've never dated in my life.
I don't believe in things like destiny.
Destiny is something that I make myself.
For a long time, I didn't think about dating someone seriously.
PARK JAE-HOON PLASTIC SURGEON
KINGDOM OF LOVE 2
It can't be.
Jokbal is here!
Guys, let's eat first.
We're all working to eat well.
-Amazing! -Don't we have to shake it?
I've got this!
It looks amazing. It looks so good!
-Let's eat! -Try it as ssam.
-Is it good? -Yes.
-You're eating it correctly. -As expected from our producer.
-It's really good. -Delicious!
How is it? Good, right?
It's so good!
It's really good.
Come eat.
-Eat up. -Hurry.
Eat up, Producer.
It's so good!
The cast began playing drinking games.
Drinking games?
It's only fun if someone loses it.
-How's the vibe? -It's good for now.
It's really good.
Okay, then. I'll ask a question now.
Bring your hands in.
In the center like this.
Here.
"I have had flings with two or more people at a time."
Up if you have, down if you haven't. One, two, three!
What's this? Three people?
Park Jae-hoon seems like a popular guy. We should try a lie detector.
Fling is a type of relationship.
He's taking care of his image by himself.
Drink if you said no.
-Drink! -Drink!
Make sure you bring in drinks so that they don't run out, Hee-chang.
Understood.
It's really good.
It's my turn, right?
"I have kissed for longer than an hour."
Such an intimate question!
It's a kiss, not a peck.
Is it okay to ask this question on a TV show?
We are all adults, so isn't this level of question okay?
One, two, three!
Soo-mi, Jae-hoon and Ji-wan.
Drink up! Drink!
-Drink! -Drink!
I'll be her dark knight.
-What's this? -What knight?
What's going on?
Keum Soo-mi, wanna go get some fresh air?
Yes, I'd like to.
Hey, hey!
Is it okay for you to leave in the middle of a game?
Let us go. We're not in class.
It's Kingdom of Love.
Let them go. Hope it works out.
Okay then. Go on.
What's going on?
"After breaking up with a person I love,"
"there was time I wanted to die."
I like that question.
I agree. It makes me emotional.
-Exactly. -One, two, three!
Wow, I thought you might be full of emotions, Ji-wan.
To be honest,
I've
never dated before.
Never dated?
I have never broken up with someone.
What she said was sad.
"I have kissed in public."
With a lover?
Why wouldn't it be included?
She said it is included.
You're so right.
Isn't Ji-wan drinking too much?
Someone should volunteer to be her dark knight.
-She's up again. -It seems like she's drunk, right?
Ji-wan.
Are you drunk?
This is the most I've ever drunk in my life.
It's really fun.
Spending time with people playing games...
It's also the first time in life.
I was such an outsider when I was in university.
I never went to any department events. Nor did I ever go to a party.
I've actually never done anything properly in my life.
Ji-wan, it's late. You should go to bed.
You'll sober up after sleeping.
Ji-wan, what's wrong?
I just wanted to take you back--
Please don't touch me.
I'm sorry.
Come in.
I need to come in for a bit.
It seems like you let yourself in already.
For tomorrow's date,
I wanted to check if there's anything you want to prepare.
-It's okay for now. -Oh.
The setting will be very romantic as it's the first date.
Okay. Thank you.
-Okay. -Excuse me, Producer!
-Yes? -Wait a moment.
-Let's talk. -About?
Actually, I'm not too sure if it's okay for me to ask this.
Do you have a girlfriend?
I don't have one. Why?
Then what's your type?
Maybe you prefer older women, for example?
Most of my ex-girlfriends were older.
-Older? -Yes.
-Older? -Older.
I knew it.
How much older is your limit?
I haven't really set a specific number.
What's the limit...
But why?
Why are you asking me personal questions?
Why can't I ask?
How about a blind date? My younger sister.
HYEON-SO
She's nice. Very nice. And she's two years older than you.
-What do you think? -It sounds good.
-Do you like her? -Yes.
Yes?
Is there anything good we can use tonight?
There was something weird.
Park Ji-wan and Kim Jun-ho had a fight.
-A fight? -A conflict, to be precise.
-Run the footage. -Okay.
Here.
Something did happen.
Doesn't it feel weird?
I agree.
Who's going out to film Ji-wan and Jun-ho's date?
It'll be me.
-Writer Jang should also go tomorrow. -Me?
Go and try to find out what happened.
Also to check if there's been a problem we're not aware of.
Okay.
What about Park Jae-hoon and Han Ji-yeon's kiss?
Do we have a plan?
We need to confirm that hotel lounge that we got sponsored by.
The view is out of this world there.
It's a good location.
There's a secret room which is private, entirely made with glass there.
We'll let them have a drink in the terrace and then go in the room.
-Are you going to film this tomorrow? -Yes.
Not bad, but...
What do you think, Gu Yeo-reum?
Let's not put cameras in the secret room.
Why are you suggesting that we take out the main part?
The casting team who went to take a look
said that the sheer curtains on the open windows are really pretty.
Let's put them in there with lighting and film their silhouette from outside.
It's good if they kiss.
If not, it will create a mysterious vibe.
Wouldn't it be romantic?
I'm starting to be persuaded. Continue.
If you place cameras in the secret room, they'll be aware of them.
Let's make it natural by letting them take it at their own pace.
Okay. We'll do that.
-Hee-chang, did you get that? -Yes, we'll proceed with that.
Good work today as well then.
Everyone is dismissed now.
-Dismissed. -Thank you for your work.
-Sang-woo! -Yes, Producer Gu.
During filming tomorrow,
please watch over Park Ji-wan closely.
Are you worried?
Not really.
She was picked because I insisted.
The more I watch her,
the more I see she is innocent and nice.
And I want to show that to the viewers as is.
Okay. I understand.
I'm counting on you.
Let's go.
Writer!
When the limousine comes in,
-we'll take a full shot and a close-up. -Sounds good.
When the boat takes off, we'll take a cool insert with a drone.
The car is coming in now, so please get ready!
We'll start filming!
The limo is cute. The ribbon is just like Ji-wan.
It's pretty.
Shall we go?
I think we should go this way.
-Please be careful on your way up. -Okay.
It's pretty.
It must've been expensive, right?
Those two are really awkward.
You're right.
I'm not sure if today's date will come out okay.
Shall we toast?
Ji-wan, is there something wrong?
-I'm just grateful. -For what?
You could be upset about last night, but you're not showing it.
And continue to be nice to me.
I'm sorry, and thank you.
I was actually worried that you might be angry.
I'm sorry about scaring you yesterday.
It was my fault.
If you felt offended--
No. It's a problem with me.
You didn't do anything wrong, Jun-ho.
During middle school, at every family gathering...
my cousin would touch me.
Sorry?
I couldn't tell anyone.
Today is the first time I'm saying it out loud.
When I was in school,
I felt anxious whenever a family gathering was getting closer.
So much so that I wanted to die.
I'm sorry, Ji-wan.
I made a huge mistake.
It wasn't your fault, Jun-ho.
It's just... I'm the strange one.
What do you mean you're strange? Don't say that.
I wanted to break away from the incident and free myself from the memory.
So I spent most of my time in my room like a hikikomori.
I couldn't even love myself.
I'm not going to live like that anymore.
I'm going to change.
I'm going to lose weight. And I'm going to love.
I came out on Kingdom of Love because I wanted to be happy.
Ji-wan...
Reading cartoons I've drawn,
people talk about how their hearts flutter and beat.
But I actually never felt that before.
I also want to know...
what it feels like.
Gu Yeo-reum, you did a good job.
Park Ji-wan hit the jackpot.
-What do you mean? -Writer Jang just called me.
During today's date,
she talked about how she was sexually harassed in middle school.
What?
So this will be the early issue of this season.
We might not even need a kiss scene between Park Jae-hoon and Han Ji-yeon.
Did Park Ji-wan agree for it to be aired?
Why would we need an agreement? She said it knowing that cameras were on.
Of course it will air.
Picking Park Ji-wan was a genius move. Kudos to you.
Sang-woo, where are you?
On my way to the editing room to do provisional editing for the date footage.
Actually, I was going to call you.
Yes. How was Park Ji-wan today?
Park Ji-wan approached me after filming.
Excuse me, Producer. What I've talked about before...
I don't want it to air.
What you said before about incidents in middle school?
I don't know why I said it.
If my mom watches the show,
she'll be deeply tormented.
She doesn't know anything.
It happened a long time ago and it's in the past.
I don't want to create any problems now.
Please.
What do I do, Producer Gu?
Don't share the footage on the server and keep it to yourself.
Will it be okay?
-Gwang-chul might be mad. -I'll give him a call.
-Please wait until the evening. -Okay.
Are you mad?
You have a knack for avoiding viewer rating.
The person involved wishes it to be edited out.
Once we start listening to the cast, it will go on and on.
The principle is that the editing rights belong to the production team.
I know. But this is something important.
It's a personal trauma and a scar.
We don't even know how things will turn out.
We must be cautious.
If you care about those kind of things while producing a show,
go to a religious channel.
There's something called broadcasting ethics.
There are lines we can't cross.
Did we have hidden cameras? Did we force her to say anything?
An adult made a choice for herself to speak in front of cameras.
And it's an implicit agreement and we can air it.
It's a big wound for her family and herself.
And to the cast, it's a big deal to have it aired.
-Must you really dig into it? -Yes.
I'm going to air it. It's not illegal.
-Hey, Kang Chae-ri! -Gu Yeo-reum!
I can't tolerate you acting all self-righteous any more.
-I'll get the kiss scene footage. -What?
Park Jae-hoon and Han Ji-yeon's kiss scene.
Let's go with that for the early issue.
I'll consider it if you come up with a sexy footage.
She really gets on my nerves.
-Sorry, director. -Okay.
-Thank you. -Okay.
Writer, we might have to hurry. We don't have time.
Please speed up with the setting!
Let's do a test by ourselves!
Okay, it's good.
It's not a place I come often but...
-A lovely setting, isn't it? -Yes.
It's really beautiful.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
The mood is really good here.
Right? It's really good.
Don't you think a new love could blossom here?
I'm getting used to your blunt remarks.
I drank this wine often when I was studying in the US.
It brings back memories.
You must like wine.
I like it because I can drink it slowly.
Wine changes over time.
Better wines take a while to show their true selves after opening them.
Every time I went on a blind date, I thought it was unfair.
Having to show myself in such a short time.
I need a bit more time.
I can show how good of a person I am if I'm given a bit more time.
You don't find out whether someone is good by waiting.
You can tell straight away.
Just like you, Ji-yeon.
-Producer Gu. -Hello.
I came as it's an important shooting.
Is it going well?
It's amazing.
Actually, I have a question I want to ask.
If you were studying in the US, why did you drink French wine?
I came across many different wines.
-And I liked the French ones the best. -Right.
Oh, Producer.
Hello.
Is the date going well?
Yes, it's really nice here.
Han Ji-yeon, I have something to ask.
I won't beat around the bush.
You fell into the pool on the first day.
Was that...
on purpose?
Yes.
I fell in on purpose.
May I ask why you did it?
Because I wanted to date Park Jae-hoon.
I wanted to do something to catch his attention.
Do you sincerely have feelings for him, or is it because you're on a show?
You heard about our blind date, right?
I've liked him since then.
It's the first time liking someone at this age.
I thought it was destiny when we met again here.
Though it's one-sided.
Please let me ask another question.
In that case, are you okay with physical intimacy?
-What kind of physical intimacy-- -Kissing.
It's necessary for the flow of the show.
We want to film it today if it's okay with you two.
It hurts my pride.
Because I can do it.
But I don't think Jae-hoon will.
It's like they're setting the mood to force us to really date.
-We can do it in this order. -Got it.
-Please ask them to stand by. -Okay.
We'll be shooting in five minutes...
Oh, where did Ji-yeon go? We have to start filming soon.
I've been by myself for a while.
Really? Please wait.
Han Ji-yeon!
Han Ji-yeon, are you here?
-What are you doing here? -Producer, have you seen Han Ji-yeon?
I saw her at the restroom before.
Why is she fixing her makeup for so long? I'll get going first!
What's going on?
Jae-hoon.
-I have a favor to ask. -What is it?
-Let me borrow your lips. -What?
When Han Ji-yeon comes back, set the mood,
then kiss her.
I have to prevent a big accident from happening.
Please.
Do you call that a favor--
We're not 20-year-olds.
We're all grown-ups, so just a kiss means nothing, right?
People are going on one-night stands like it's nothing nowadays.
You don't mind me kissing another woman?
Producer must be an amazing job.
You know I like you.
You really want to ask that?
Jae-hoon, it's...
-I'm also in a difficult situation-- -Gu Yeo-reum.
Let me ask again. You don't mind me kissing someone else?
We'll resume filming!
Kissing is nothing? One-night stand is easy?
Jae-hoon.
If it's that simple,
why don't you try it with me?
-They disappeared. -Disappeared?
How can you make a mistake like this?
It will be a big issue if it's aired. Would they edit it out?
It should never be aired.
Producer Gu, I think I'm in a big trouble.
What? Why did you do that?
Communities are going crazy over who kissed Park Jae-hoon.
How can you make the kiss scene like that?
This is how you make a show.
Jae-hoon, can we meet?
For me, it has to be you.
I'm the delusional one?
It became clear yesterday.
Look into my eyes and say it.
Subtitles translated by: Sung In Jang