Pinocchio (피노키오)

[The 'Pinocchio Syndrome' in this drama is not based on an actual syndrome.]

Why are you all staring at me like that?

- Amazing, isn't it? - Who? 'All-Zero'?

- No, I'm talking about that great big box. - Mr. Choi Dal Po.

Do you think that TV is a joke?

No, I do not think that TV is a joke.

TV can kill a person with just one statement, so how can I dare to think it's a joke?

No one will be able to say that Dal Po stole a copy of the test after seeing that.

Isn't it so amazing?

This place is full of people who blab on about absurdities based on their assumptions.

It's full of people who go around with their mics and cameras as their weapons.

I've decided on my career path.

You can't change it if you write it in ink! Write it with a pencil instead!

I'm not going to change my mind. My mind is firmly made up.

I'm going to become a news reporter.

I'm going to become a reporter and appear on the TV screen.

Just the thought of breathing in the same air as those disgusting people

is enough to suffocate me to death!

That's why I'd rather die... than step foot into this place again.

Have I... answered your question?

Ha Myung, wake up. It's time for breakfast.

Just five more minutes.

Ha Myung!

Mom?

I was up on the roof trying to put the fire out

and the roof just suddenly caved in.

Really? Then what happened?

- Jae Myung, are you listening? - Yes, I'm listening.

Then I fell five meters down to the ground, but I was perfectly fine.

- How is that possible? - Father.

Jae Myung.

Ha Myung, try and see if you can guess it.

How do you think it is that I got away safely?

- Hey! What do you think you're doing! - What are you doing?

- This is not a dream? - What's wrong with him?

Are you still half asleep? What have you been dreaming about?

Dream?

That was all just a dream?

- And this isn't a dream? - What are you talking about?

What dream are you talking about?

A bad dream...

A really bad dream.

Dad went into hiding after causing a huge accident...

and Jae Myung abandoned mom and I, and ran away, too.

And also...

Mom...

- You're saying I did what? - He's crazy.

- Why would I have done that? - You should be scolded!

Why did you do that?

Why did you do that? Why?

Must I get scolded for what I did in his dream?

And I...

lived my life resenting Dad and Jae Myung, and didn't even try to find them.

Is that right?

Oh my, why would you dream about such horrible things?

It's okay.

Yes.

It was just a ridiculous dream, wasn't it?

This just needs to be heated up for 30 seconds, right?

Why are you here?

Why are you here!

Uncle...

No, she can't be here.

That wouldn't make any sense! That would mean this is...

That would mean this is just a dream.

Why is he acting so weird all of a sudden?

Then what happened?

Where did you fall that you're okay like this?

That's right, I forgot about my story.

I fell into a pile of cow manure.

- Ugh, how gross! - That's so disgusting!

It's not disgusting! That pile of poop saved my life!

That pile of poop should be revered.

Dad, who is this?

- Jae Myung, do you know who this is? - Of course.

She's our sweet niece.

It's a dream.

It's definitely just a dream.

I don't ever want to wake up.

It feels rough against my skin.

What does?

This tablecloth feels rough against my skin.

What's wrong with you this morning?

This means that it can't be a dream. It definitely feels rough against my skin!

It feels rough!

No, it's not a dream.

- It's rough against my skin. - What is he dreaming about?

Hey, wake up.

It feels rough against my skin.

You pervert!

You shouldn't have hit him so hard.

Go on and eat.

What's this? Oh my goodness!

What have you done to his handsome face?

He did something that deserves a beating.

And let's be honest, Uncle's face isn't all that handsome.

His face is just there, so he has no choice but to...

Hey!

What a sass! Don't talk to your uncle like that!

This is why people call you 'The Blunt-talking Witch'.

I'm smart, and pretty.

If I'm nice on top of it, wouldn't this world be too unfair?

And it's not that I'm too blunt, I'm just honest.

It's true that uncle's looks are tacky.

Brother, tell your niece that she needs to learn to be tactful.

- In Ha, you need to be more tactful... - Uncle.

Will you tell my dad that I know how to be tactful?

Tell her that I'm curious to know where she gets off by telling her uncle who's been

supporting her for the past 3 years by being a cab driver while she wasted all her time

and money chasing after her useless dreams of being a reporter that his style is tacky?

You should just become a rapper.

Uncle, tell my dad that I have an interview with the most prestigious station

and when I get hired, that he's not allowed to say those words to me ever again!

Brother, tell her that landing a final interview after three whole years is nothing

to brag about, and that if she fails again, then she has to do as the contract states.

Stop arguing with each other!

I can't wait until I don't have to put up with this kind of nonsense anymore.

This has been going on for three years already!

If you fail again this time, will it be your 36th time?

No, it'll be my 35th, and I told you that I'll pass this time!

This is the 35th time that I've heard you say that.

There are ten finalists who made it to the final interview stage.

I hear that about two people fail that stage.

There's no way that I'm going to be one of those people.

I heard there are ten finalists who made it to the final interview stage?

I heard they chose more people this year to make up for last year.

- I hope it's someone useful. - I don't know about that.

- But there is one that I'm dumbfounded by. - Who?

- There's one with the Pinocchio syndrome. - What?

Come on, no way. How can a person who can't lie do interviews?

That's what I'm saying.

They must have some amazing qualifications.

- Or did they have a backer? - Yeah, a backer.

It's Manager Song Cha Ok's daughter.

Seriously? Manager Song has a daughter?

- I thought she was single. - I just recently found out about it myself.

But even still, how could she have selected a Pinocchio!

Why not?

If she's Manager Song's daughter, then we're going to have to hire her.

If she's even half what Manager Song is, then she's going to be amazing.

Manager Song is nothing but smoke and mirrors herself.

She stole an exclusive scoop right from under her junior's nose.

Manager Song!

We're over here!

Right this way. Do you remember me?

This isn't even the police reporting room, so what are you doing here?

It's not just anyone returning, but it's you!

I knew you wouldn't want a red carpet treatment

so I stopped with this banner.

Cute, right?

Yeah, so cute that I almost swore out loud.

- What time is the editorial meeting? - You're going straight into the meeting?

Why, am I not allowed to?

What do you mean, of course you can!

You're not only a manager, but also an anchor-to-be

so you should definitely attend.

How was Washington?

Were you okay with the food there?

Did you get the kimchi that I sent you?

Look at this.

What's this?

I heard you and Sae Yeon broke up last month.

She's the pizza shop owner's daughter.

What do you think? Want to meet her?

No, it's okay. I already have a new girlfriend.

Wow... that's quick. My brother's got some skills.

What kind of a girl is she?

Her name is Hae Sung, and she's smart, kind, and has a nice voice.

Isn't that exactly what you said about Sae Yeon, too?

Did I?

I should go take a shower.

Maybe smart and kind girls with nice voices are uncle's preference in women.

Bend your head.

Uncle, you should buy some new clothes.

Your tacky style is why these girls are always dumping you.

Okay, all done.

If my style were an issue, then I never would've dated them in the first place.

In Ha, come here.

Does Dal Po look that tacky to you?

Is he really that tacky?

Not just tacky, he's a country bumpkin.

Which station are you going to for your interview?

If I told you which station, then will you keep it a secret from my dad?

Why would I have to keep it a secret?

- No, can't be. - Yes, your 'can't be' is right.

I'm going to MSC Station, where my mom works.

- Did you let your mother know? - Yeah.

I texted her and told her that I passed the preliminary interview.

I may get to see my mom, so what should I wear?

What do you think? Does it look good? Does it look smart?

- No, it looks dumb. - Really? That's no good.

How about this one?

Hey, what about this one? Does this make me look smart and polished?

No, it makes you look like the biggest idiot in the world.

What's wrong with you?

Are you stupid? Do you really think that's her real number?

Of course, it is.

If it wasn't, then someone would've texted me to let me know.

If it's the right number, then she would've texted you as much.

My mom's very busy.