About Time (멈추고 싶은 순간: 어바웃타임)

My surprise gift arrived at a perfect timing.

I'm Beth.

Thank you for having me.

I'm Kim Joo Na.

The pleasure's mine.

Out of all the offers, you chose to accept mine.

President Lee must be busy.

Please say hello to actress Kim Joo Na.

Kim Joo Na?

That's right.

She's the Korean actress who has made a name for herself on Broadway.

This proud actress is playing Yeon Hee.

This is Choi Mi Ka, your understudy.

I don't need an understudy.

I'm going to perform on every show,

so there's no need for one.

Stick to your own job.

Whether you need one or not is decided by the producer, not you.

If you think I need one, then I guess I do.

Let's begin the read-through.

Joo Na, I was mesmerized after watching...

you perform on Broadway.

It's such an honor. I hope we work well together.

I hope so too.

I brought you coffee. - Thank you.

She's not only beautiful, but generous and kind.

I hear cars, people talking,

and music.

Wait. Does that sign read, "Department of Neuropsychiatry"?

Yes, and my office is... - I can...

see the letters!

I can't believe how light I feel.

That being said...

Wasn't it your first read-through?

Is it already over?

Joo Na...

What's wrong? Did something happen?

I was cut.

What?

Why?

They just don't like me.

That's absurd.

How can they not like you...

when they chose you after an audition?

Yes, it's absurd.

I was asked to audition six times.

I got blisters from dancing,

and practiced my singing day and night,

but they don't want me.

I'm infuriated, to say the least,

but there's no one to vent my anger on.

Why did you do this?

Why?

How does it feel...

to encounter your first love after all these years?

What game are you playing?

Like I said, it's my gift to you.

MJBC offered her an exclusive contract...

in order to bring her here.

Joo Na's a rising star on Broadway,

and she was Cho Jae Yu's first choice.

Could the casting be more perfect?

Perfect?

This production has a producer, you know.

The director doesn't only get a say.

Who are you to cast the actor for my show?

It's well within my rights.

Zhang Qi Yang won't fund you unless I'm a part of this too.

All that's left is to sign a contract,

so that makes me a co-producer.

So?

The contract isn't signed yet,

but still you went over my head.

She's a very much needed asset of the show.

Of course, that's not the only reason I called her.

She's the only person who can bring us to our senses.

That's Kim Joo Na.

Bring me to my senses? - That's right.

What I actually mean by that...

is something for you to think about.

How far will you go?

You colluded with my brother and gave Mi Ka a warning.

It's not like I didn't know.

Of course you did.

I wanted you to do.

I didn't say anything...

because I feel guilty for hurting you.

Don't let that come to an end.

We'll eventually find out what ends...

and what is left.

Have fun...

with either your first love or Mi Ka.

Good job. - Good job, everyone!

Thank you.

How was the read-through?

They're all very good.

You forgot what I said earlier.

Sorry?

Whether one needs an understudy is for the director to decide.

You were technically cast as Yeon Hee too,

so only admiring others' work is a bit of an issue.

Shouldn't you think about what you can do...

to somehow take Joo Na's place?

You're being too soft.

I'm sorry. - Don't apologize and do better.

If you're going to disgrace me by letting people say...

I included an understudy that wasn't needed, just quit now.

I'll do better.

I'll get going.

Good job today.

Let's get together for coffee sometime.

I'll call you.

Good job today. - You too.

Good work.

Good job, everyone.

You too. - Good job today!

I'll see you again. - Sure thing.

It's been a while.

How have...

She's so pretty.

Kim Joo Na, I mean.

I remember reading an article about her.

Seeing her in person though...

had me completely in awe and mesmerized.

Right.

Is that all you can say when I find her intimidating?

Darn.

How dare you cut in like that.

You're dead.

Do Ha's running late today. - I know.

I was hoping to catch him before I go.

Do San, you seem to have lost a lot of weight.

Really? Maybe it's because I've been going around too much.

You should just get a checkup while you're here.

It's been a while.

I did plan on it, so I did make a reservation.

Where's Mi Ka? - She went home to get some clothes.

I have a headache. Do you have any medicine?

A headache?

I do. Just a moment.

You never needed to take pills for headaches before. What's wrong?

I saw Joo Na today.

You saw Kim Joo Na?

Su Bong brought her as the main character.

Ms. Bae did?

And she knows your history?

Yes.

She did it on purpose.

Why would she do that?

Are you all right?

I have a headache, but other than that, I'm fine.

I'm talking about your mental health, not physical.

How did you feel?

I don't need substitutes.

I'm going to play on all the stages.

Are you going to sleep here tonight?

No, I have to go.

It's been so long though.

I'm sorry. I'll come back when I have more time.

How is staying at Seong Hee's house? Isn't it uncomfortable?

It's okay.

Sweetie. - Yes?

Whatever it is, if there's a problem you can't solve, you can talk to me.

You shouldn't just keep it to yourself...

because you're worried that I'd get upset, all right?

Mom, I have to go.

Don't you think it's rude to call me...

every time like this?

I've put in so much effort into your present.

I had no time to worry about being rude because I was so curious.

What do you think about my present?

Please explain it.

My present must have paid off.

You look more sensitive than usual, Mi Ka.

If you're going to repeat what you just said, I'm going to refuse.

Come to think of it, I don't need to listen to your nonsense every time.

She's Do Ha's first love.

Wasn't he acting a little weird?

He went pale as if he'd seen something he shouldn't have.

She's the woman that he couldn't forget and who caused him to suffer.

Kim Joo Na is his first love.

The actress that you brought is...

Yes.

I was the one who cast her.

She was so poor that he felt sorry.

She was really good at singing even then.

Do Ha must have fallen in love with her when she was...

working hard trying to be a musical actress.

What do you think? Whose story do you think this is?

Kim Joo Na?

Or Choi Mi Ka?

They say men can't forget their first love until they die.

Do Ha and Joo Na's story goes even deeper than that.

I just had a thought.

Maybe Do Ha was looking for her substitute...

because he hadn't forgotten about her yet.

Then wouldn't it be for the best if he realizes that...

and makes up for his mistakes?

I brought her so that he'd wake up.

Are you done? I'm leaving then.