Drinking Solo (혼술남녀)

I like drinking solo.

I talk all day long for my job.

Hence, I thoroughly enjoy not having to talk like this...

and wholeheartedly appreciate this moment of solitude.

This academy is huge.

Yes. I work in Noryangjin starting today.

He's our hope. Meet Professor Jin Jung Suk.

Are you Mr Jin Jung Suk?

90 percent of the exam-takers take his classes.

He's the top instructor when it comes to the civil service exam.

Hi, Mum. I'm in Noryangjin.

Why? You told me to take the civil service exam.

I thought Noryangjin would be super depressing, but it's not the case.

You get to live on allowance from your mum,

but you don't have to deal with her nagging. Living here is amazing!

I'll be in charge of your Korean. I'm Park Ha Na.

What do you think of Professor Park's lecture?

She worked in an academy in the outskirts, right?

You can tell her background.

Did you read the post on Professor Jin's page...

that claims Professor Jin forged his academic credentials?

The person who wrote even said to have evidence.

Dong Young, come on.

Come on, can't you be considerate?

You know my family is saving up to help me study.

I feel so bad. I need to pass the test as soon as possible.

Let's break up.

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

This should've happened a long time ago.

I'm sorry that I couldn't let you go sooner.

I'm not interested in doing a joint class with these instructors.

He's really High-quality Trash.

Does he think he's entitled to be condescending to us?

She is inexperienced and has a mediocre academic background.

I absolutely cannot work with that No Geu Rae.

Is it that important to you?

Is that why you forged yours?

How are you going to explain this?

No one with your name graduated from Seoul National University.

Professor Jin, could you please explain this?

Jin Sang is my birth name.

I started using, Jin Jung Suk, when I first came to Noryangjin.

What's she doing? It's dangerous to fall asleep there.

Excuse me. Wake up. You should go home.

Gosh, that's the last bus! Sir, please wait!

Don't leave yet, Sir!

Excuse me! Please throw my shoes over here.

Oh, okay. - Hurry up!

Isn't she the Korean instructor? - Hurry!

What are they doing right now?

Gosh, my shoe!

I need my shoe!

I like drinking solo.

I talk all day long for my job.

Hence, I thoroughly enjoy not having to talk like this...

and wholeheartedly appreciate this moment of solitude.

I have my own rules for enjoying drinking solo.

First. I must have a quality time in a classy ambiance.

Second.

There must be high-quality drink accompaniments.

Third.

I seek to promote a mindful and high-quality drinking culture.

I never drink...

until my blood alcohol content goes over 0.080 percent.

It's because that number represents...

when I feel happily tipsy.

Come on. Drink up.

Look at them. I hate drinking with a bunch of loud people like them.

Drinking solo allows me time to solely focus on myself.

It's such a healing experience.

That's why...

I love drinking by myself.

I lost my shoe...

and looked stupid all day.

What a crazy day.

What's this fool doing?

Come in!

Come in. - Mum, please.

I want you to take care of this fool.

Why are you doing this all of a sudden?

Do you think anybody can take and pass the civil service exam?

What? Anybody?

Mum.

Do you know how difficult that exam is?

He won't be able to pass it.

You know that studying isn't his strong suit.

That's right. He sounds super annoying,

but he's not wrong.

It's true that I'm not cut out for studying...

Be quiet.

I'm not cut out for looking after you.

I mean, we can't let him stay unemployed forever.

You're the most famous instructor in Noryangjin.

Let him live with you and help him get a job in the government, okay?

I can't.

I cannot force someone with no will power to study.

Plus, I do not want to live with him.

That pathetic loser can't even figure his own life out.

Why do I have to live with him?

Look who's talking! I don't want to live with you, either!

Shut it, you fool.

I told you to obey your brother. Did you not hear me?

I will.

Stop saying no.

Can you please...

think about it again? Please?

You know me, Mum.

I cannot live with anyone.

Living alone is so comfortable.

If you want him to study for the exam, get a small flat for him.

If you don't want to pay for it, I can take care of the rent...

Money isn't the issue here!

I live with him now, yet he's still wasting his life away.

What would he do if we let him live alone?

Who knows what that fool is capable of doing?

You have to live with him,

so that he at least watches his behaviour.

Gong Myung and I really don't get along, Mum.

I know that the two of you are like polar opposites.

I wish Gong Myung was as smart...

and competent as you.

You two are so different even though you're siblings.

That's exactly why I don't want to live with him.

Have I ever forced you into doing anything you don't want to do?

Even when you quit preparing to become a professor...

to teach at academies,

I trusted that you'd make the right decision...

even though I was extremely upset and worried about it.

That's why I didn't say anything to you.

This is the very first time I'm asking you for a favour like this.

You really can't do it for me?

Son, please?

Grant me my wish!

You should eat, too.

I made this cheonggukjang from scratch for you.

It's very delicious.

It's okay. I'll just have a glass of juice.

Why did you make such a smelly dish for breakfast?

Gosh, you're so picky.

I think it smells amazing.

Mum, I'm disappointed in you.

You've never prepared so much food for me.

How many dishes are there?

Be quiet.

If you're unhappy with it, pass the exam and start earning money.

Right. Gong Myung will sign up for your academy today.

I thought it'd be a good idea for him to study where you teach.

What?

Hey.

Don't tell anyone you're my brother.

When they find out I have a brother with no future like you,

no one will want to take my classes.

That makes sense.

They'll wonder why you can't even teach your own brother well.

I hope it won't happen.

Gong Myung, don't let others know he's your brother.

Fine. That's what I want, too.

I don't want others to know that...

a jerk like him is my brother.

What? - Do you have a problem?

Will you be quiet?

I told you to obey your brother.

It hurts.

Anyway, please take good care of this brat.

I'll visit often.

You don't have to.

Just send us enough money.

Look at you.

I just don't want to bother you.

Of course.

Do I have to even care about how I look now?

Gosh.

I promised I'd become prettier.

Is this enough?

Hello.

Did you read my text?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for revealing that...

your real name is Jin Sang.

So what?

"Now that I've apologised, let me teach the joint class."

Is that what you mean?

That's not it.

I'm okay with not teaching the joint class.

I just wanted to apologise.

All you want is to apologise?

Yes. I have no other purpose.

If that's your only purpose,

I'll accept your apology.

In return, never mention the joint class in front me again.

Do you understand, No Geu Rae?

Yes.

On your message board,

all they talk about is how you look.

That's not true.

They're so cheeky. - Right?

Hi, Professor Jin.

Hello. - You came in together.

Have you apologised to him?

Yes.