At Eighteen (열여덟의 순간)

I'm sorry.

Why?

Jun Woo, I'll just go alone today.

It's really okay.

I want to walk you home today.

It's my birthday, and...

I don't want to send you alone.

You can go in.

Okay. Thanks for walking me home.

I was worried you might get lost.

I'm sorry about earlier.

For saying that without thinking about your feelings.

Me too.

I know how you feel.

You were worried I might be scolded by my mom.

And whether my mom knew or not,

you just wanted to keep your promise.

Thank you for today.

It was the best birthday of my life.

Really?

See you.

Okay.

Jun Woo, happy birthday.

Thank you.

You should go now.

You're home early, Mom.

Yes.

My meeting ended early today.

My bodyguard's not home.

I know.

I told her to quit.

I thought about it, and it felt like I was too harsh on you.

And your grades improved this time.

Mom, actually,

today was Jun Woo's birthday.

I know I shouldn't have broken the promise I made with you,

but I wanted to celebrate his birthday,

so I went to Jun Woo's home.

I begged the bodyguard to let me go.

I didn't go alone.

I went with Chan Yeol, Da Heen,

and everyone else.

I'm sorry.

You knew you shouldn't have broken your promise.

But why did you?

Because I like Jun Woo.

From now on, I'll keep all the promises I made with you.

I'll attend the academy and private lessons you found for me.

And like you want...

No, I'll do better on my own.

Okay.

Fine.

You said you'd do better on your own.

You have a math level test today, but forget it if you don't want to.

I'll take it. Thank you for looking into it.

What time is the test? I need time to get ready.

Soo Bin.

Take this. I know it's uncomfortable without it.

Song Hee, how have you been?

Gosh, I called you several times,

but you never called me back. I'm so disappointed.

Oh, I was busy.

I'm on my way to Seoul right now.

I made some side dishes for you, and I can drop by on the way.

Shall I go to your company?

No, I don't need side dishes.

Yeon Woo, I'm sorry...

but I'm a bit busy, so I have to go.

Oh, I see.

The thing is, today is Jun Woo's birthday,

so that's why I'm dropping by.

Okay, then. Call me later.

Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you

Here.

How did you guys know?

Blow them out. - Many happy returns.

Happy birthday. - Congratulations.

All right, then.

Come on in!

Yeon Woo, let's meet.

Look at this right here.

Like this.

Hello.

Is Mr. Lee Jung Min here?

That's me.

Mr. Oh sent me here.

Are you Choi Jun Woo? - Yes.

It's nice to meet you.

Didn't it take too long to get here?

No, it was okay.

Come on in.

Did you ever officially learn drawing before?

No.

I just attended a small art academy when I was a kid.

You're really talented, just like Han Kyeol said.

Did you always like to draw?

Yes.

Since I was little, I've always found doodling...

very comforting.

I think it makes me happy.

Nice, that's what I call talent.

But preparing a portfolio for college admission is not easy.

Since you're starting late,

you'll have to work even harder. - No problem.

Then shall we begin today? - Sure.

Jun Woo.

This part should be like this.

Yeon Woo.

About Soo Bin and Jun Woo...

You knew, didn't you?

Can I ask a big favor of you?

What is it?

Can Jun Woo...

transfer to a school in the city where you work?

Sorry?

I don't think those two should be left together in Seoul now.

I considered moving Soo Bin to a different school,

but I can't do that because of my work.

Wouldn't it be better for Jun Woo to live with you?

Yeon Woo, I know...

how selfish I must sound right now. I'm fully aware of it.

I'm really sorry. But when it comes...

to things that concern my child, I can't be more understanding.

I'm such a coward, aren't I?

I'm sorry.

But you see... Yeon Woo, Soo Bin is...

I'm suggesting this because I think she really likes Jun Woo.

I think she likes him a lot.

Girls at that age can fall for someone very hard, you know.

Even if you try to stop yourself,

you can't really control your feelings at that age.

I know that Jun Woo is a great guy...

because he takes after you.

He's very kind.

But as you know,

they should be focused on studying hard at the moment.

I'm sure you also want him...

to be more focused on his studies at the moment.

Yeon Woo,

let's break them apart for the time being.

Okay?

At least we should put our feet down. What else can we do?

Yeon Woo, I'm really...

I'm really sorry.

I'm so sorry,

but I beg you.

Please?

I'm begging you like this, so please do it for me.

Did you meet with Jun Woo separately by any chance?

You didn't say anything...

that might have hurt his feelings, did you?

Song Hee.

You're not the only mom in the world.

I'm a mom too.

I'm not as competent as you are,

but I am a mother too.

I too,

can do anything for my child.

Nothing scares me if it's for my son.

But you know what?

I respect Jun Woo's feelings.

To me,

his emotions are more important than anything else...

in the world.

Song Hee, listen. I do not want to disrespect...

or trample all over such things.

Soo Bin's mom doesn't know that you guys are going out, right?

Right.

Mr. Lee.

Mr. Lee. - Yes.

Well...

My shift will begin shortly.

All right, Jun Woo.

Are you sure you can juggle this on top of your part-time job?

Of course. I can do it.

I'll tidy up for you, so get going.

Thank you. Bye.

Hey, Jun Woo! - Mr. Oh.

I had my first class at the academy you put me in touch with.

I see. How was it?

Did you do well? - Yes.

I'm glad to hear that.

Jun Woo, that instructor is very good at what he does.

So just follow his instructions...

and do your best.

Don't worry about anything.

Okay, I'll do my best.

Oh, and I really wanted to thank you.

I'm hugely...

What? Go on.

I'm hugely indebted to you.

Oh, okay. My goodness.

Don't be silly.

Do you have a shift now? - Yes.

All right, work hard.

And try to get some studying done whenever you have a chance.

Okay.

So this is... It's a case of forced...

A forced transfer, sir.

Lower your voice.