Run On (런 온)

ALL LOCATIONS, CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS

DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS

Damn it.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

-Son, you're here. -Hi.

EPISODE 1

Do the cameras make you nervous?

They're blinding, that's all.

How silly of you.

That's Yook Ji-woo's son. He's on the national team.

Where is her assemblyman husband?

Isn't he more well-known?

Someone younger always makes better company.

He's handsome too.

We love you!

Finally, it's over. Good job.

Ji-woo, you need to get going.

The visual radio show is next, so keep that on.

A visual radio show?

Only for the best, Ji-woo.

By the way, these are from your fans.

Son, what do you have planned next?

I'm meeting up with some colleagues by the theater.

We'll head there together, then. It's on the way.

What do you say about joining me for the visual radio show?

No, thanks.

Joining us today in Annam

is Yook Ji-woo, the Queen of Cannes. Hello.

Hi.

Will we be able to see you promoting a new movie next year?

I'm not sure, but I'd be grateful for the invite.

I'd appreciate the interest of those in the film industry.

Now, who was the young man you stepped on stage with?

The partner of your next film?

He's the man I love the most in this world.

Maybe I do because he resembles me.

Could you tell us about your new project?

Many are looking forward to it.

We haven't begun filming, so I can't mention anything in detail.

It's one of those ordinary love stories where one can be…

a nutjob,

a loser,

a psychopath…

Wait. I know this voice.

She's Yook…

Yook…

…a piece of trash,

or someone's first love.

I really wanted to be there.

Please look forward to it.

-That was nicely put. -Excuse me, but what's going on here?

It's an event held by the festival.

Actually, it's already my third time.

-The woman inside… -It's Yook Ji-woo.

You're still one of Korea's finest

-female actors. -No way!

What's your key to success?

-I have to thank my family and my husband… -Ji-woo…

-…who have been my biggest supporters. -Not now.

My husband…

-Hey, May. -The movie will start soon.

When will you be here? Are you even coming?

I won't make it.

Why not?

Did something happen? Were you in an accident?

You can say that. I made it to the theater,

but guess who I saw.

Yook Ji-woo is before my very eyes.

Can you believe it?

I wanted to catch the first run, but I'll pass.

Luck won't ever find me like this again.

It sure is your lucky day.

I'll send you a photo of the closing credits, then.

-Sure. I'll hang up, then. -I'm always trying my best.

I see.

-What do you typically do… -May I sit with you?

-…for a workout? -My regular exercise routine?

I walk 10,000 steps in the morning.

-How you stay fit is admirable. -Ji-woo!

Wait, what's that?

-"Ji-woo, your skin is as fair as milk." -She saw my message!

"I'm talking about your skin."

-Yes, your skin. -I'm flattered.

You, over there, with the fair skin.

I appreciate it.

-You're the best. -Ji-woo!

How sweet!

Should we eat first or watch the movie first?

Why don't we eat first?

-I'm starving. -Sure.

Did you see Choi Tae-ri earlier?

How can one even look like that?

I know. She is drop-dead gorgeous.

If I had known this was held near the training center,

-I would have come every year. -Exactly.

Could I perhaps get a ticket?

There's a movie I want to see.

You always complain about not having money.

You never even buy us drinks.

I'm sorry. If I win the prize next time, I'll--

I'll get the ticket for you.

There you are. You come waltzing in bragging about your money.

Seon-gyeom, you looked great on stage earlier.

I nearly asked you out.

-I'll get my ticket, then. -Mine too.

Sure.

Why yours too?

Because you're rich.

You and Yook Ji-woo…

The photo of you and your mom was uploaded.

My mom wanted to take one with me.

Then go to a photo studio.

Why let it get plastered online?

What an AS.

-What? -What?

-"An AS"? -What about it?

What does it mean?

Look it up online.

Why be proud of being ignorant?

I almost let you know.

Can I get two tickets for Gone is the Night?

-I mean, three. -Just a second.

Sure.

Seung-woo's need for speed was what pulled the trigger on Yoon-sun.

What did you think?

-It was good, right? -Right.

Did you enjoy meeting Yook Ji-woo?

If this were a dream, I'd stay in it.

You did a good job on the translation despite the lack of time for spotting.

Spotting for a film festival movie?

I could barely keep up with the deadline.

I worked my ass off to have this shipped abroad,

so I'm the one to credit if that happens.

You're only good for Sundance though.

-Here. -Is this it?

-Thank you. -Could we get your autograph?

Sure.

You work hard. I give you that.

Translating film festival movies every year from Korean to English?

Well, the reward is more exhilarating.

I do it all for this single line.

Oh Mi-joo?

It really is you.

I didn't expect to run into you here.

-It's good to see you. -Really?

I doubt it'd be good considering how we broke up.

Exactly how did we break up?

Like a scene from a movie.

Long time no see, May.

-I heard you became a film distributor. -Right. Hi, there.

You've come a long way to be translating for my movie.

Congratulations.

I kept it as professional as possible.

For someone who claims to be a professional,

you truncated the male protagonist's monologue too much.

Did you even get it right?

I kept it short to not ruin the scene. The meaning was well conveyed.

It's not always good to have long subtitles.

They ruin the immersion.

-Director Han. -Yes.

You did a good job. We'll talk more at dinner.

May, I'll see you later too.

Lucky bastard. I'm so jealous.

Unfortunately,

I can't go with you because I have to be at a different event.

I'll manage on my own.

You saying that is most terrifying.

-How about a few drinks? -Is there a pub?

Soju, here we come.

-Sure. -Let's go.

-Hi, guys. -It's us.

I thought you guys went back to the training center.

How can we miss dinner when Seon-gyeom's buying?

This looks great.

Set the table properly.

I'm sorry.

Here.

Cheers!

Director Han, I enjoyed the movie. It was great.

-Thanks for saying so. -Congratulations.

I have a good feeling about this, you know.

Off to Cannes with you.

Thanks again.

I knew Seok-won would make it.

No other young director is as well-known as he is.

All tickets for his movie were sold out.

-I know! -When will our food be out?

It's on its way.

Mi-joo, I heard you were translating the guest interview too.

-Really? -Well, yes.

I can easily go from translator to interpreter.

I guess I'm a genius.

-That's so cool. -Awesome.

All I did was follow your guidance, Professor.

Isn't he handsome?

He scolded me often, and one time I ended up crying.

Professor Hwang mentioned you a lot, Mi-joo.

Out of all his students, you translate the best.

You guys must be close.

I guess we are.