The Interest of Love (사랑의 이해)

THE INTEREST OF LOVE

Large, dazzling, and unfamiliar.

That was my first impression of Seoul.

A place full of strangers, who lead lives…

that I know nothing about.

It's a bit run-down, but that's the house.

Strangely, though, being at a loss actually gave me hope.

Come on in.

This house is over 40 years old, so it's pretty old.

The sink needs to be fixed.

But the rent is cheap. You can move in right away.

Old houses have ridiculously wide balconies.

The fully furnished, one-bedroom studio was better, right?

No, I'll take this.

What about your family? Will you live here alone?

Yes.

It's just me.

In the cold,

dark,

and worn-out house

that resembled me,

I felt relieved.

I believed that I could achieve anything

if I tried hard enough.

It's freezing. Hurry up.

I had to work like a dog in order to just get by.

Are you here?

-Come on up. -But I desperately wanted…

to live a better life.

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I thought that…

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…working at the bank was my opportunity.

But then I realized…

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Number 17, how may I help you?

-…that people drew lines. -Hello.

How may I help you?

-At times, it was subtle. -It's about inheritance.

He can help you with inheritance affairs.

She's only in charge of deposits and withdrawals.

-This way, please. -Okay.

Other times, it was obvious.

And they see nothing wrong with that…

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…'cause we come from different backgrounds.

Some opportunities may seem fair…

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… but they are subtly discriminatory as well.

The questions were so unfair.

They practically want us to fail.

No wonder the acceptance rate is less than 10%.

-Those outside the line… -This is so annoying.

…can't easily cross over it.

There seems to be a gap after you graduated high school.

I worked part-time, sir.

Your performance evaluation is excellent.

I did my best, sir.

Why do you want to switch job positions?

I want my hard work to be acknowledged, sir.

How is it unfair?

It's anything but.

Why bother going to college

only to be treated the same way as high school graduates?

To be honest,

I think service reps should get paid much less than regular workers.

I agree. The result can't be the same for both groups.

Now that's what I call unfair.

The only way not to get hurt

was to accept the truth.

Did you get home okay yesterday?

I think I drank too much.

And at this place,

I am definitely on the other side of the line.

EPISODE 2

ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY?

THE INTEREST OF LOVE

I'm afraid I have bad news.

They were right. I'm dating Mr. Jeong.

Are you serious?

Are you two really in a relationship?

Then what about us?

-What do you mean? -I mean…

Then what will happen to us?

Did we have something special?

You said you liked things to be clear and defined.

I thought you said that to clarify our relationship.

You had feelings for me too.

-And that day-- -You're the one who didn't show up.

It wasn't intentional.

I'm sorry.

I'm truly sorry

-that I couldn't make it that day. -Do you mean that?

Are you really apologizing because you made me wait?

Are you really dating…

Goal!

This isn't the Olympics.

This is a friendly game among club members. Take it easy.

MR. SO-NOSY

Must I

Despise you?

Or should I blame myself?

Where are you?

Come rescue me!

Seok-hyeon won't let me go home!

I'm at the hockey rink.

I just want…

You have the energy after the dinner gathering?

Just go home. He's doing that because he knows you won't.

You're a heartless jerk.

It's okay to drink and embarrass yourself when you're sad.

How would doing that change anything?

I can't understand people who drink and become a mess.

What?

What is this?

You said she was your new girlfriend.

Jeong-eun…

I miss you. I'm sorry, Jeong-eun…

I really don't ask much from you guys.

But can at least one of you sober up, please?

Sang-su, you stole that cardboard cutout and said she was your girlfriend.

And Seok-hyeon, you're the one who dumped her!

-But you're bawling every day. -Jeong-eun…

I thought you said drinking didn't solve anything

and that you didn't understand people like him.

Gosh, I miss my mom.

-Drink this. -Hey.

I'm not drunk.

-Let's have some hangover soup. -We just did.

Right.

Then how about

we go for a third round and catch the last subway?

This was our fifth round, and the first subway will arrive soon.

-Wake up! -I'm sorry, Jeong-eun.

Why did you drink so much?

You scare me more than he does.

I can't believe how sober you look while completely intoxicated.

What's the matter with you?

Is it because of Su-yeong?

Are you serious?

Are you two really in a relationship?

Then what about us?

-What do you mean? -Then what will happen to us?

What's he doing?

I'd like a cup of coffee, please.

-Who wants some snacks? -Me.

-Thank you. -Aren't they tasty?

-Thank you. -Do you want some?

Good morning.

-Hi. -Have some coffee.

What a nice surprise!

-What's gotten into you? -Here.

-Thank you. -Thanks.

-This isn't spiked, right? -Good morning.

-Hello, sir. -Good morning, sir.

-How about a morning coffee? -Thanks, Mr. Ma.

Let me add a shot of love in it.

Actually, let me double that.

-That's great. -Enjoy.

It's herbal tea.

Thank you.

Excuse me, Ms. Ahn.

About yesterday, I--

Yesterday? What do you mean?

-HR posted an announcement. -Really?

Let me check.

Isn't it about time Mr. Ha left?

And Ms. Ahn, hasn't it been three years for you?

Ms. Park Mi-gyeong from the Seocho branch

-is joining our PB Team. -Really?

-And you're not leaving? -Jeez.

I was looking forward to not seeing you.

I guess that won't happen. Darn it.

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You're beautiful, miss.

How was today's massage?

Yes, it was good.

You have good skin to begin with.

So tell me.

-Will you keep working there? -Mom.

You went to a top university and got a job on your own. That's enough.

Why on earth do you want to handle other people's money?

Nobody will say anything if you get married and take it easy.

You have everything that others could only wish for.

Refusing your parents' help

doesn't make you a good daughter, you know.

Don't you agree, Ms. Han?

I'll bring out the tea.

How's this place?

It may look shabby,

but it's popular with my friends.

Everyone with skin problems comes here.

You should come here too.