Thirty-Nine (서른, 아홉)

Oh, my god.

We're 39 years old.

We met when we were 18.

And now, we're at an age where getting a massage feels amazing.

You're not breaking my bones, right?

When we were 18, we'd hang out and eat tteokbokki.

But who knew we'd be doing the same thing at the age of 39?

The only difference is we drink soju instead of Coke now.

Tteokbokki is still our favorite comfort food.

Here. Have this.

Is it good?

BEWARE OF BEES FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1:57 P.M.

We need to be careful.

Or else, we'll get hurt.

I sprained my ankle while golfing yesterday.

Then you can't hike.

Do you want baeksuk ?

- Sure. - Sure.

Ma'am, can we have a bottle of makgeolli?

- Nothing has changed - Hey.

even though we're almost 40.

Just that only high-end cosmetics work on our skin,

that we enjoy going to the sauna,

and that we pay for our drinks with our own money, not our parents'.

That's about it.

It's similar, right?

YOUR GOLF BUDDY

Darn it.

What's wrong?

I accidentally pressed like.

On what?

A friend's pre-wedding photo.

Darn it. This means I'll have to give them congratulatory money.

Poor you. Why did you do that?

You should really quit social media.

We avoid weddings and baby birthdays since we probably won't have them.

But we do our best to attend funerals because we're 39.

That's what we've become.

What's wrong with her?

- Good shot. - Hey, the feathers.

Darn it.

Hey, do something else.

Thankfully, we found our soulmates

and learned to love passionately.

And...

after being together for over 20 years,

we had to say our first goodbyes.

Never in our wildest dreams did we expect a funeral to be held for one of us

in our late thirties.

We laughed...

and cried a lot.

This is...

our passionate story.

THIRTY, NINE

EPISODE 1

- Yes? - Good morning, Dr. Cha.

- Are you headed to work? - What's gotten into you?

I should be nice since I'm getting free treatment.

I never said it was free. I'm only giving you a discount.

Then I'll pay in 100 installments.

So Chan-young and I can go today, right?

Didn't you already ask that last night?

You're pretty forgetful.

You should call the person who's even worse than me.

Oh, my bus is here. See you later.

JOO-HEE

What?

Hey, don't forget we're visiting Mi-jo's clinic today. Don't be late.

Did you have to call this early?

Of course. Don't be late.

You messed up my day already.

It's your fault if I'm late.

Damn it.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning, Dr. Cha.

Good morning.

- Dr. Cha. - Yes?

- Good morning. - Hey.

I heard a strange rumor.

And what could that be?

DIRECTOR CHA MI-JO DERMATOLOGIST

I heard we're going to have a new director.

It's temporary. It'll just be for a year.

And what will you be doing in the meantime?

I'm going to study abroad.

Studying abroad all of a sudden?

Yes. To play golf.

I'm going to take a one-year sabbatical.

Without my permission?

I worked like a dog for the past five years.

I'm going to take a break, get refreshed, and come back to work.

I'm telling Dad.

Mi-hyeon, come on.

You can't do that when you just paid off the loan.

That's exactly it.

I think I deserve a break since I paid it all.

What about my money? When will you pay me back?

Have you forgotten?

I paid eight pyeong 's worth of this clinic.

Then keep the clinic and pay me every month.

Darn it!

Please don't charge the two women who are coming this afternoon, Ms. Cha.

I mean Chan-young and Joo-hee.

We're celebrating my sabbatical. A friendship event.

Gosh. This is infuriating.

I'm so enraged.

It's the menopause.

You're dead meat.

I'm going to tell Dad that you've begun to hit me.

You can't do that to your adopted sister.

Why did they have to adopt you, not someone sweet?

I'm aging faster thanks to you.

Don't blame me when you're an aging spinster.

Look who's talking.

But I'm not a spinster.

Yes, you are.

No, I'm not. No one thinks that way about me.

You're going to grow old too.

Are you looking for something?

Yes, serums.

- I see. This way, please. - Okay.

How is it?

It's nice.

Isn't it very smooth?

Is it already time for my Botox?

It's quite ironic, isn't it?

- What is? - Look at you.

You, an awful actor, get main roles solely thanks to your looks.

I'm the reason why you have a job.

You little...

There you go again.

If I hear about your terrible acting ever again, I'm going to mess you up.

You always threaten me like that.

Will you take care of me if you do that?

That's enough. Open your script.

HOW SHOULD WE INTERPRET CHARACTERS? NOT ACTIONS, BUT REACTIONS

- Next Wednesday... - Dr. Cha will be done soon.

- So please wait. - Goodbye.

- Okay. - Thank you.

I'm nervous.

Why?

This is my first time.

What? Doesn't everyone know that you're a virgin?

What? Are you crazy?

I meant this is my first time getting fillers.

- I see. I thought your virginity— - Seriously?

Be quiet! Are you crazy?

Do your customers like those products?

- Hey, Mi-hyeon. - It's been a long time.

How about here?

They do like them.

I see. Are you checking how your businesses are doing?

- We're just saying hi. - Goodness.

By the way, how do you look younger with age?

- I do, right? - Yes.

Why can't Mi-jo talk sweetly like Joo-hee?

What's wrong? Does she still make jokes about being adopted?

Only when she's cornered.

That's so cheap, isn't it?

Then undo the adoption.

She's already 39. It's a bit too late.

I'm leaving first. I hope you guys become prettier.

- Okay. - Goodbye.

Face off.

I mean, I'm already pretty enough.

Don't you think Mi-jo has such a wonderful family?

She does.

No wonder she grew up well.

You tend to blurt out sincere words at times.

You better not tell her.

You'll only spoil her.

I'm so nervous. Oh, dear.

- Okay. Relax. - Be gentle.

Give her a good amount.

Make her beautiful.

This feels so weird.

Done?

Hold this to your nose, but don't add pressure.

Okay.

Hey, do you have any plastic surgeon friends?

It'll cost a fortune for you. Don't even dream about it.

That hurt my pride. Hey, I'm perfect.

I meant for Joo-hee.

I thought she could get her eyes done.

Do I have small eyes?

You're just fine.

Don't let her nonsense get to you.

Nonsense?

- It was just a piece of advice. - Gosh.

Hey.

- Where's the director? - Can I help you?

- Can I help you? - Where is she?

- What's going on? - I have no business with you.

- Call her. - Did you borrow money?

- Was there a medical accident? - I want to see her right now!

- One minute, ma'am. - Where is she?

- Talk to us first. - Call her over.