01x09 - A Star’s Lover

[bunniefuu]

[Shxxting Stars]

[Episode 9. A Star's Lover]

Wow, it's up.

Gosh...

Congratulations, Yu Sung.

This is Kang Yu Sung.

He'll become way more famous.

Gosh...

You feel nervous, don't you?

Why wouldn't you when you're on the side of...

a massive building?

You look amazing.

["The World of Stars"]

Are you asleep?

Not yet.

You know...

when you look at someone...

and your heart pounds like mad...

- What... - What does it mean?

Why ask? You obviously like...

No. It's an irregular heartbeat.

You have heart issues.

Oh, do I?

Yes.

Let's get medicine for it tomorrow.

Sleep well.

Okay. You too.

Didn't Tae Sung have yesterday off?

And why was he in a suit?

Was he on a date?

"Shocking. Does Gong Tae Sung..."

"have a secret lover his agency doesn't know of?"

Who could it be?

Zoom in.

Good morning, Ms. Oh.

Ms. Oh, Tae Sung's...

- all over the... - He met a bus of foreign fans...

and did an unscheduled meet and greet.

Let's just say he loves his fans.

Why do you think...

he dressed up to go to the movies that late at night?

That's his private life.

Tae Sung, why are you in the dumps again?

Where did you go yesterday...

all on your own?

There are tons of photos of you online.

I waited for Han Byeol.

In the middle of that massive road where everyone could see?

Were you going to propose to her in public?

As if.

Han Byeol didn't show up.

Does it make sense that instead,

I met a busload of foreign fans at that hour?

I took a selfie and signed stuff, then took a selfie and signed stuff.

It was an endless cycle.

If Yu Sung hadn't come to save me, I'd have been there all night.

Why didn't you call me?

My phone was dead.

Then how did Mr. Kang find out?

Someone contacted him via Instagram.

I signed so much stuff, so my wrist hurts.

Let me see your arm.

You drive me crazy.

When you're hurt, I'm hurt too.

You must be careful now.

But Jung Yeol.

Yes?

So you can put a patch on my wrist.

Well,

why does this hurt so much?

Should I put one on there too?

Tae Sung, the commercial you filmed the other day is on right now.

It came out really nicely.

Tae Sung, now look at the camera as if it's someone you love.

This is great.

He can do this right on the spot?

Tae Sung, this is fantastic. Let's keep going.

I really miss her.

[Gong Tae Sung]

He's so cute!

[Yu Sung]

Hey, it's about Tae Sung.

You need to come and pick him up.

Don't tell him I called you.

[We love you, Tae Sung!]

Can I get a selfie with you?

[Gong Tae Sung is the hottest!]

Hey.

- A picture, please? - Sorry.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

I love you!

Sweetie.

You have some too.

Cut.

Was the food that bad?

Why do you guys look so angry?

I'm sorry.

Will they start again?

They are slowly getting started, I guess.

Sweetie.

You have some too.

Cut.

Are you chewing rubber?

Are the noodles too tough?

Sweetie.

You have some too.

Cut.

Are you chewing your cud? Why are you munching like that?

I'm sorry.

They are acting weird today.

Right.

They would have had a huge fight by now.

Goodness. They finally had a taste of capitalism.

They're behaving today because the advertisers are here.

Let's try again after five minutes.

Focus.

Get a grip!

Do you want to kiss?

- No. - What?

What?

No one has ever said no to me.

Why not?

We're not dating.

Then let's date.

Starting today.

Jae Hyun is late.

He said he needed to go to the restroom.

That's what Yu Na said too.

[Yu Sung]

Yu Na.

- Jae Hyun. - I'd rather be a dog...

than sh**t a commercial with you!

- I'm already a dog! Woof, woof! - Hey.

Let go of her!

Goodness. I knew you two were too quiet.

Hi.

I'm so tired.

Why do you look so tired? Did something happen?

No. I hit traffic on my way here.

That's right.

I hate getting caught in traffic.

I'm so thirsty.

A cold beer, please!

Okay.

Go on.

So you've secretly been liking Yu Sung...

ever since you had a crush on him?

No.

That was the first time I felt the butterflies,

but it wasn't a crush.

Then what made you fall for him completely?

Da Hye had a fan signing event that day.

A weird guy started to run toward her.

So I did a flying kick and knocked him down.

And Yu Sung caught him when he tried to run away.

So you fell for him when he caught the runner.

Gosh, no.

That kind of thing doesn't impress me...

because I do it all the time.

What? I have no idea where this is going.

Then what was it?

After work, we somehow ended up getting a drink.

That was it. It was the alcohol.

- Mr. Kang. - Yes.

When I saw you giving your card to Da Hye a long time ago,

I had the wrong idea about you.

I thought you were hitting on her.

I can't do that while working.

- I'm sorry. - Gosh, don't be.

Is it because I'm not a manager?

To be honest, I didn't think...

Da Hye would be this successful.

You must have really good eyes.

No.

I was lucky.

Gosh, no. What you did was amazing.

Goodness. You're the one who's amazing.

That kick was amazing today!

It was amazing.

It's just work.

Your hand...

It's nothing.

It heals on its own.

Hold on.

You carry all that stuff with you?

I'm a manager. They come in handy very often.

Let me see your hand.

Here.

All good.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

I think we have...

similar jobs.

Both of us...

have to...

protect someone.

What are you? The protectors of the world?

The true guardians.

Come on.

Can't you just call it good professionalism?

- Seriously. - Great.

- How professional. - How professional.

- He caused this, didn't he? - Definitely.

Here.

What happened with the lawyer?

Right. Are you going to have dinner with Mr. Do?

Well,

it's tomorrow night.

Right. Make sure to chew well...

as you get a close look at him while you have your meal.

You'll get a feeling when you date him.

You just get a feeling?

Yes. It just comes to you.

You just get this feeling that you'll fall for this guy.

- Right? - Yes.

Hello. Have a seat.

Enjoy your meal.

I didn't know what you would like,

so I ordered one of everything.

The chef is my friend.

I see.

- Go ahead and eat. - Okay.

Excuse me while I take a look at this.

Sure.

Are you busy?

I'm okay if you need to go back into the office.

Oh, I'm not busy at all.

I don't need to go back into the office either.

I just brought it with me.

What?

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to do.

Should I show off my money or my competence?

Or should I show off my looks?

But what was most important...

was how I could make you feel comfortable.

This is the material for next week's meeting at Starforce.

So in other words, I wanted to confuse you...

and make you wonder whether this is a date or work.

What is that?

You're finally smiling.

Thank goodness.

Mr. Do. I...

It won't be too late if you reject me later.

It would be even better if you were reviewing it in a positive way.

And at work, I'll treat you just like I did before.

I want to make you feel butterflies, not uncomfortable.

By the way, I'm not a star in the sky.

I'm a person...

whose feet are on the ground.

I'm not a star in the sky.

I'm a person whose feet are on the ground.

Hey.

Did you meet him?

I did.

Tell me how it was.

Want to meet at Organic?

I want to go home and rest today.

What's wrong with your voice? Did something happen?

You've been acting differently these days.

No, it's just because I'm tired. I'm almost home too.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Why do you look so down after going on a date with a handsome guy?

Ki Ppeum.

I knew you'd be here like this.

From the looks of it, it's about Do Soo Hyuk.

Tell me. Who is it?

Here's the thing.

I have never told anyone about my first love.

The most embarrassing thing in my past.

It's Gong Tae Sung. Right?

Right. I knew you figured it out.

While spending all this time with him,

I thought I was special to him.

Whenever he was with me, he never acted like a top star,

nor did he act fake.

I thought he just acted like a normal guy.

But I found out that I was mistaken...

three years ago.

Three years ago?

Yeo Ha Jin.

Oh, right. They were an official couple.

I was the one who handled that.

I answered all the calls from the reporters,

and I wrote all the press releases.

I said, "Please watch over them with warmth."

Gosh, that's the worst.

When I was in college, there were rumors we were dating,

so all of my personal information got released.

People would whisper around me,

and even though I did nothing wrong, I had to hide.

It was really hard.

I guess I liked him a lot...

considering I was okay with all of that.

I was so embarrassed I wanted to die.

I couldn't believe I developed such feelings for a celebrity.

I was so embarrassed that I couldn't tell anyone,

and I had to suffer through it on my own.

Gosh, your first love must've been painful.

But...

Gong Tae Sung...

Gong Tae Sung said he liked me.

That's incredible. But what's the problem?

Why now?

I went through so much over the past three years.

Who cares? Is it because you hate him?

I wish I hated him.

I already experienced...

that he was the national boyfriend and lover to all.

He's like a star in the sky.

[Mobile Ticket: "Our Real Romance"]

[Mobile Ticket: "Our Real Romance"]

I don't want to get hurt again. I'm scared.

Gosh, you're making it so obvious that you've never dated.

Do you think you won't get hurt if you like someone else?

Everyone hurts others, and everyone gets hurt too.

Whether that's a celebrity or a lawyer.

What? It's sold out?

["Our Real Romance", Theater 4, 11:30pm to 1:15am, Sold Out]

Is there a group who came to watch?

At this hour?

[Mobile Ticket: "Our Real Romance"]

[Mobile Ticket: "Our Real Romance"]

She didn't respond at all.

Should I send it to her again?

Stop sending me these.

Are you really never going to see me again?

I'm in front of your house. Open the door.

What?

I'm coming in.

Okay. Come in.

Do you have money to burn?

You reserved the entire theater...

for how many days?

Oh, that? It's okay.

I contributed a lot to the movie industry.

Why don't you just give me the money?

Did you come to ask me for that money?

No. I just...

You could've bought two tickets. Why did you buy out the theater?

Because I wanted to watch it with just you.

Hey. Why are you honest?

Because I have to be honest with you.

- Why? - Because I like you.

Do you really like me?

Yes. I like you.

How much?

How much?

Even if you like to dip...

tangsuyuk as hard as rocks in the sauce,

eat mint chocolate chip even though it tastes like toothpaste,

and want to put pineapples on top of pizza, I like you.

I really like you.

Gosh.

You must be crazy.

So...

to ask you out in a cool manner,

I thought of so many awesome things to say,

but my brain won't work.

Oh Han Byeol.

I like you enough that I don't know what I'm saying.

Why are you...

so shocked...

when you kissed me?

This time,

don't run away.

Hey.

Why are you trembling?

Because I feel nervous.

It's way too early for...

Oh, my gosh.

I forgot.

I have to go.

I'll be away for a week for work.

No, wait, just a moment.

Don't let him in yet.

But he...

If he rings three times and I don't open the door,

he comes in, he knows the code.

Do something, then!

- What should we do? - My shoes.

Your shoes.

What should we do?

You got your shoes?

- Wipe your lips. - My lips.

Where will you hide?

Okay.

Tae Sung.

You were up?

Yes, of course.

I was stretching out.

So, Byun Jung Yeol.

You are always right on time.

Thanks for noticing. I'm trying.

Okay.

Tae Sung.

Your face...

What?

You haven't been sleeping well?

Ms. Oh's so cruel.

You're this terribly lovesick,

and she has no idea.

Stop talking nonsense...

and wait in the car.

- I'll wait downstairs, then. - Yes, go.

- See you in a bit. - Okay.

Are you okay?

Yes.

A week will zoom by. Wait for me.

Okay.

Hello.

Hello.

["The World of Stars"]

Hello.

Oh, dear.

Tae Sung is everywhere.

Was the sky always pink?

I'm going crazy.

Tae Sung, do you not feel well?

What?

No.

I feel fine all over. Perfectly fine.

I'm just great.

Is Jae Hyun okay?

He lost a clump of hair.

He'll be fine.

He might have a bald spot, but we'll hide it somehow.

Sorry.

Rather than them falling in love,

it's better that they hate each other's guts, right?

Of course, it is.

It's fine when they're dating, but after the breakup,

it's a real mess.

- That'll be even harder on us. - Right?

I managed to persuade Jae Hyun.

He'll sh**t the rest of the scheduled ads.

My gosh.

We're on the same page for once.

Yu Na must be getting used to it.

Even she was like...

"I'll just do it."

"I'm a professional."

"Hermes?"

"I'll buy them with my own money."

"I pay for my stuff."

My word...

Capitalism really is scary.

Eat up.

We need all the energy.

- Can we have some broiled pork? - Sure.

It's on you.

Cancel the pork.

Darn you.

- Tae Sung. - Hi.

Are you on your way? You're not too tired?

The roads...

are crazy packed.

But the weather is amazing, and the scenery is gorgeous.

I'm not tired at all.

Something good happened, I guess?

- It shows? - Yes, extremely.

There's no way I can keep anything from you.

Shall I drop by the set?

No, why bother coming all the way here?

I'll be back in a week.

Okay, then. Good luck with the sh**t.

- Thanks. - Bye.

You seem to be in a good mood.

I am too.

Gosh.

Is he watching me?

I'm on the way to the set.

I'll call when I'm done.

Hello, Mr. Do.

Hello, Ms. Oh.

Mr. Do.

Yes?

So...

Well,

my answer is...

no.

I should've told you last time.

Sorry.

And...

I'm grateful you asked me out.

I understand.

- Will you be at the meeting? - What?

Oh, yes.

I knew from the start that I'd lose.

So you don't have to look so guilty.

You don't owe me a positive reply.

We have to see each other at work.

Let's not avoid each other, okay?

I will...

manage my feelings as best I can.

Okay.

What do you like so much about Tae Sung?

What?

Aren't I better looking, to be honest?

Am I not?

Mr. Do, yesterday's case...

Okay.

He's back to his old self.

[Gong]

Should I call him?

No. He could be working.

[Gong]

Hello?

Hello?

What? What happened? What is this?

Why did she hang up on me?

- Hey. - What is it? Is something wrong?

No. It's just awkward.

We used to fight all the time.

So I can't get used to this.

I see.

Then should we just fight? Like we always do?

No. I don't want to do that.

Then should I hang up?

No.

Who's going to talk?

I will.

Should we do a video call?

We can just look at each other without talking to each other.

- No. - Why not?

I'm going to feel so shy.

This is happening all too fast.

Right.

- It's... - How about an acrostic poem?

Why don't you give me the letters?

G.

- No. Let's not do that. It's weird. - G...

Okay.

Right!

Do Soo Hyuk asked you out, right? You guys had a meal too.

How did you know?

He called you in front of me, so he can rub it in my face.

Did you enjoy the meal?

It was so tasty. The restaurant was awesome.

What?

But I turned him down.

Right. Okay.

What about you? Did you like Yeo Ha Jin a lot?

That's a misunderstanding.

We really didn't go out. I swear to you.

What?

Hey, that broke my heart!

You're the only one...

I like.

Really?

I mean it.

I really like you.

Gosh. Why are you telling me that all over again?

You...

like me too, right?

Why are you asking me that?

Because I want to hear it.

I like you.

- Whatever. Bye! - Wait. Don't hang up.

She hung up on me. That was so fast.

Get a grip. Gosh. She likes me.

Of course, she does.

Cut. Okay. Good work!

Let's move!

Where's my phone?

I'm good.

Ms. Oh, this is the press release for tomorrow.

I see.

This place is so beautiful. We should come here sometime.

I'm so tired.

[Gong]

It will stop raining in ten minutes.

- Let's rehearse the next one. - Okay.

This isn't right.

You didn't even fact-check. You can't publish a story like this.

You know you did this three times just this month, right?

No. I'm not asking you not to do your job!

Oh Han Byeol.

What are you doing?

Hey.

I don't know.

Goodness.

I'm going to read the script now.

I see you here too.

You're much prettier. No doubt. Hands down.

You're so pretty that I'm about to go crazy.

[Byeol]

- Bacon. - You like bacon?

Tteokbokki looks so tasty.

I should go to sleep now.

When is your call time tomorrow?

Han Byeol.

I miss you so much.

Go to sleep.

Finish filming there and come back soon,

so we can get delicious food together.

Let's get a lot of tasty food once I come back.

We should stuff ourselves with it.

- h* Young. - Hey.

Why are you laughing?

Gosh. Yu Sung is already getting a lot of offers for his next work.

Look. It's still coming.

Gosh. I should work a lot harder,

so you don't beat my performance rating.

Gosh. Yu Sung.

Just work hard a bit.

Shall I?

- Gosh. - Goodness.

You're bleeding.

Wait here.

This really is your fault.

- What? - What?

Oh, nothing.

- Thank you. - All good.

Don't get hurt. Have a good day.

["That Year, Our Autumn"]

h* Young.

Hey.

Are you done with your practice?

You must also have...

an irregular heartbeat.

What?

A week is so long.

Why is time going so slow?

All right.

Gosh. Look at this guy. He's one handsome boyfriend.

"Boyfriend".

Gosh. He texted me again.

What? He's so bad at taking selfies.

So cute.

Send me yours.

I don't look good now.

Gosh. Something is missing.

My skin doesn't look that good.

Gosh. Which one should I choose?

Gosh. No! Don't read them! Stop!

Gosh.

[Byeol]

Seriously.

Han Byeol doesn't hold back.

She's so cute.

I can't do this.

Come on. Why isn't he saying anything?

Did he already fall asleep?

My skin looks so dry because I've been working late.

My skin feels moist.

Gosh. Should I take another one?

Forget it. Gosh. He didn't even text me back.

Gosh. This is so annoying.

Are you already sick of me because I sent you a bunch of selfies?

How could your love change so quickly?

[Gong]

- Were you sleeping? - No.

I'm in front of your house. Can I come up?

What?

Okay. Come up.

Darn it. What should I wear?

Clothes... Hold on.

Gosh, he's going to be here soon.

Come in.

Okay.

Did you come straight from your sh**t?

In your van?

Did you come with Jung Yeol?

No, I came alone.

I'm a good driver.

Type 1 Regular.

What? I have a Type 1 Regular license too.

You were scheduled to come back tomorrow, so why did you come?

It's far.

Just because...

I wanted to see you.

What?

Why?

You don't like it?

No.

Then, just...

give me a hug.

I missed you.

Me too.

Oh, right.

I wanted to give you this when I told you how I felt...

It's so pretty.

Really...

pretty.

You're getting a call.

I don't have to answer.

This punk...

Hold on.

- Yes? - Tae Sung.

Where are you?

I'm... Well...

I'm at home. I forgot to bring something.

What? Your house?

Yes. I'll be back soon.

I'll be there in three hours, so hang up.

I have to go.

My call time is at dawn.

Okay.

I'll get going.

Okay.

I'm really leaving.

Okay. Goodbye.

Okay.

- Hey. - Yes?

Drive safe.

If you get tired, give me a call.

- I'll get going. - Bye.

I'll get going.

Goodbye.

Good night. Sleep tight. Dream of me.

Good night!

How can I sleep now?

How are Tae Sung and Da Hye doing? Is their sh**t going well?

Yes, they're filming without any issues.

They'll be back in Seoul sometime tonight.

- Take good care of them. - Urgent. Tae Sung might be dating.

- It popped up in the tabloids. - Oh, my!

What is it, Ms. Oh?

- Did something happen? - No.

- It's not that... - What? Tabloids?

[Received message]

"National boyfriend A is in a new relationship?"

Hey, is this about Tae Sung?

"National boyfriend and top star A is in a new relationship."

"It is said A is in a relationship with D, a lawyer..."

"who is as handsome as a celebrity and incredibly wealthy."

D?

"It is said that D recently moved next door to A..."

"who finished doing volunteer work abroad and returned to Korea."

"These two not only met inside their homes..."

"but were also spotted meeting secretly on the stairs."

"They are truly..."

"an incredible male couple."

Mr. Do.

Do you by any chance live...

in Stella Palace?

Yes.

Did you recently move there?

Yes.

Next door to Tae Sung?

Yes.

Have you ever bumped into Tae Sung on the stairs?

Yes.

Mr. Do!

Are you...

dating Tae Sung?

No!

What is this?

He said he loved housewarming parties.

Were we just the extras, and the two of them wanted to have one together?

I thought Mr. Do liked Ms. Oh.

Shocking.

"Starforce PR Team is Totally Senseless."

I must be filled with prejudice.

I never imagined it was Mr. Do.

Ms. Oh!

The internet...

It's obviously not true.

Mr. Do is so mad that he wants to sue all of them.

Let's release our official statement and take care of the reporters.

- Okay. - Okay.

["Gong Tae Sung Dating A Handsome Lawyer?"]

[Gong Tae Sung's man is Lawyer Do Soo Hyuk from the law firm Biho.]

No way. I found it!

What?

He's totally my style.

I want to start fangirling over him.

I could see why he's the boyfriend of the national boyfriend.

He's handsomer than I thought.

He's ambitious.

Competent Reporter Cho.

You're...

close with Starforce. Right?

Get an interview with Gong Tae Sung's boyfriend.

No matter what.

If you don't,

don't bother coming back into the office.

Mr. Do?

I don't have any prejudice.

And?

You watched videos of him on YouTube,

and you said he was cute.

You even received an expensive gift from him.

But then...

Gong Tae Sung is the national boyfriend.

He's not my boyfriend.

I guess you want to be sued.

I don't go easy on family.

Should I pick up my pen?

Get some rest.

Yes?

Hello, I'm Cho Ki Ppeum from On Star Daily.

Oh, hello.

I'm Do Soo Hyuk.

I heard about you from Ms. Oh.

Can we wrap up by 5:55pm?

I need to leave by six.

That's more than enough time.

I'll be done by 5:53pm.

[Movie Star Gallery]

[Eun Si Woo must be back. Seen in a department store.]

[Ilmyeong Art Hall]

Tae Sung.

Why are you all wet?

You told me to call you...

if I need an adult.

I'll say it just once.

Make me...

more famous than her.

You asked to see me?

Kang Yu Sung.

Did you know Eun Si Woo's back?

Well...

I'm at Tae Sung's place.

I really want to see him today.

I'll explain when I get back.

The call cannot be connected. Transferring to...

Heat it up.

[Entrance]

Leave.

People will see me here.

Shall I stand outside?

How dare you come here?

Why can't a mom visit her son?

"Mom"?

You say that too easily.

You gave me nothing.

Let's see...

Your looks?

We look somewhat alike.

Say your part and leave.

Kim Bok Soon.

Oh. There's one more thing.

I gave you the pretty name that's Gong Tae Sung.

I...

really do have something to say.

Sorry. I left my wallet.

I'll take that too.

Don't you know that it belongs to me...

when you get only one limited edition?

Goodbye.

What is this woman doing here?

- It's you, isn't it? - Let me go!

Are you out of your mind?

I'm so sorry.

Go for now. Let's talk another time.

Okay, bye.

You can't just let her go.

What are you doing here?

Yu Sung.

Get that woman out of here.

Right now.

Let's go.

I got caught.

I was having fun.

How does he know Eun Si Woo?

["Shocking! Gong Tae Sung Late Night..."]

[Made with a photo from So Sweet. Won't this cause a stir?]

[What do you think?]

[Post]

["Shocking! Gong Tae Sung Late Night Love Affair"]

[Made with a photo from So Sweet. Won't this cause a stir?]

[What do you think?]

[Shxxting Stars]

That woman isn't just an ordinary helper.

Are you and Ms. Oh happy?

You're embarrassing me.

Is something wrong?

He won't take this special gift.

Your helper.

Oh, her?

She lived here before we did.

From now on, don't stroke my head.

Do you know an Oh Han Byeol?

- Ms. Oh. - I'm not seeing things, am I?

What is this about?

Shall I have some fun, then?