My Troublesome Star (금쪽같은 내 스타)

I'll make him come to me.

He ruined my life as if trying to kill me wasn't enough.

I'll catch him myself no matter what.

He managed to hurt Lim Se Ra, the actress the whole nation knew.

But something like that happens again?

The next time it does, you... - But now,

I'm not alone like I was before.

What'll you do if I fight you on signing Lim Se Ra?

If 2ONE Entertainment's queen is against it,

I guess my hands are tied.

But are you sure that's a good idea?

What's that supposed to mean?

She's this big after only one month.

What if they find out it's Lim Se Ra?

Wouldn't it be better...

to keep her close,

where you can keep an eye on her?

What if I'm against this?

Are you saying you won't help me?

I know how dangerous this is.

I can't let you enter the lion's den.

How do you know if it's a lion's den or another opportunity?

Look. I want no part of this.

But you said you trusted me.

Just as I trust you, Detective, can't you trust me all the way?

What on earth are you planning to do?

They failed today, so they'll be back.

I'm not going to run away from it. I'll face it head-on.

You're going to keep acting despite the risks?

Until now, I've abandoned my name and lived as if I'd vanished.

Exactly. If they find out you're Lim Se Ra,

then there's no telling what might really happen.

But what if I keep hiding just because I'm scared?

That's exactly what they want.

For me to live as if I don't even exist.

I refuse to live the way they want me to.

So you're really going to do this, no matter what?

Yes. I'm not worried.

Because I have you by my side, Detective.

What?

You will stay with me, won't you?

Won't you? - Goodness.

You think this is funny?

Unbelievable.

Unbelievable.

You think this is funny?

You...

Come on. Why'd you do that?

Just be quiet and stay put.

No trouble for just one year.

Just for one year,

I told you to lay low in the Traffic Department.

I did.

I really was trying to lay low and not cause any trouble.

But is it so wrong for a traffic officer...

to handle a car accident case?

The crash was at Obong Intersection in Gangdong-gu.

Why go all the way to Gabong-ri, Chunchon to investigate?

And on top of that, why arrest an attempted murderer?

So I'm punished for good work.

Unbelievable.

You escalated things, you punk.

Get out of my way.

Is this about what happened back then?

Chief.

I finally found the connection between 2ONE Entertainment...

and Ju Seung Pil after all these years.

We're so close to getting their boss.

The key is victim Bong Chung Ja.

Didn't you say the victim lost her memory?

Chief. Just give me one chance.

This time, I promise I'll catch the boss.

I can't give you much time.

Yes, sir!

My love

My love who is far away

Did you get your head bashed in or something?

What happened in there? - What are you talking about?

You just got called in by the chief. That's no reason to be humming.

This is serious.

Yes, Dokgo Cheol speaking.

Yes.

Next Wednesday?

One moment.

Yes, that should work.

A meeting with the director? Yes, of course.

Okay. So where and when should we meet?

Alright. We'll see you then.

Thank you. Okay.

At this rate, why not just quit and become a manager full-time?

I was about to request a leave. - What?

Once filming starts in earnest, she'll need my full attention.

Gosh. This whole stan thing is no joke.

Go on. Leave me for Bong Chung Ja.

Dokgo Cheol. Requesting leave due to exhaustion.

Really?

It's not a big part. Why are you so excited?

Of course.

Someone recognised my talent and sought me out.

Hold on.

Sir, I'll get off here.

Wait. Why didn't you ride...

Does the bus even go there?

Of course. I have to save every penny.

Even though it's a recurring role, it's basically a bit part.

So the pay isn't that great. Anyway, thanks.

I...

I have something to tell you. - What is it?

I'm...

I'm your daughter.

My daughter is an old lady? - Dad?

What happened to your face?

You call that drama? Darn it.

No way.

No matter what tricks you pull,

that's exactly the level you're at.

Bong Chung Ja, who only stars in trashy daily dramas.

But me!

I'm not the Go Hui Yeong I used to be.

I'm not a nobody a runt like you can dare to challenge!

Cheers.

Thank you so much for coming to celebrate my draft.

Not much of a party for your draft, right?

No way. Back in my office, I had gastritis and couldn't eat.

This is a feast.

My younger sister made these.

Try one.

She runs a dumpling shop, and her cooking is amazing.

You're a great cook, Ms. Bong. I guess it runs in the family.

In that case, does talent for writing run in your family?

My parents were dead set against it, but I became a writer anyway.

And this is all I've amounted to.

What are you talking about? Your show got top ratings this year.

How can you say that's all you've amounted to?

I really dreamed of writing thrillers,

like an American series.

I'm sure this role wasn't your dream either, right?

This looks like a script. What is it?

It's the first script I wrote after winning a contest.

It got brutally rejected for being too dark and dreary.

Just a second. I'll go get us some more drinks.

Ms. Choo. This script is amazing.

Right. As long as it's entertaining.

Actors and networks all passed. It got shot down left and right.

Do you mind if I take this and read it?

Bus 762 is arriving soon.

Yes, Bong Chung Ja speaking.

Oh, Du Won?

Right now?

Have a seat.

I'll have my usual.

On second thought,

I have a special guest with me, so bring us your best bottle.

Here you go.

On the rock, Se Ra? - Straight up.

Okay.

Sign with my agency.

So the coffee truck at the set, was that all just to get me to sign?

Se Ra. Actors are dying to join us, 2ONE Entertainment.

And actors of your calibre can't even get a foot in the door.

It's the agency actors dream of. That's who we are.

My calibre? - Right.

Gosh. That's even stranger.

Why would you want someone washed-up like me?

I told you before.

The second heyday of Lim Se Ra.

Let's make it happen together.

Do you want Bong Chung Ja or Lim Se Ra?

Whenever he's about to say something difficult,

he licks his lips and talks with an accent.

Both?

I have a question before I answer. - Go right ahead.

Twenty-five years ago,

you said we were meeting an investor for Director Choi's project.

Do you remember taking me there?

The man we met...

Who was he?

Why are you so curious about that now?

I'm the one asking the questions here.

Answer me.

You're better off not knowing. - I'll be the judge of that too.

Do you really need to know?

The way you're dragging this out, I'm guessing he was no ordinary man.

Right?

Tell me.

Because there's no point in telling you now.

What do you mean?

He's...

passed on.

He is dead.

Thanks.

Don't mention it. About what we discussed earlier...

Whatever that manager paid you, we'll pay the penalty and...

I believe I've already given you my answer.

What if we double your signing bonus?

Call me when you're ready to accept my terms.

Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss.

I'm leaving.

I have only one condition.