01x02 - A Step You Can't Take Back

[bunniefuu]

I want you to film
the footage of the five members

to make it worthy
of being their last concert.

Their last concert?

After he got his solo single

and became more famous
than the others,

a Korean company showed interest
in signing him for a solo contract.

How could you do that?

When the opportunity suddenly came,

you chose to leave those
who have been with you for many years

and get by alone.

How about the person
who has to leave them?

Don’t you think that hurts, too?

If you want me to continue with this job,
the person I want to get to know the most

is you.

Hello? What’s up?

Hey.

Imagine there are

Mr. A and Mr. B.

Mr. A said…

If you want me to continue with this job,

the person I want to get to know the most

is you.

If it’s just for work,

that’s not necessary.

What if it’s not for work?

Do you think Mr. B would take it

as more than a coworker thing?

Like, would he think
Mr. A has a crush on him?

Because after that question,

he just walked away.

Do you think he felt awkward
about the question Mr. A asked?

Are you Mr. A or Mr. B?

It’s just hypothetical.

Fine, if you say so.

But after hearing this,

one thing I can guess

is Mr. A definitely has a crush on Mr. B.

No way!

When he said he wanted to understand,

he meant just that, to understand.

There’s no crush involved.

It’s just like when coworkers
understand each other.

Fine.

Mr. A doesn’t like Mr. B.

But I think, now,

I bet Mr. B thinks
Mr. A has a crush on him.

What’s up?

I’m just getting some water.

About last night…

Oh.

I won’t tell anyone about
our conversation last night.

But…

I want to clear something up

because you probably misunderstood.

The sentence was that clear.

How could I misunderstand?

Eh?

It wasn’t that clear, was it?

- I think it was so clear that you…
- Thame!

I didn’t mean it in a romantic way.

Huh?

How did it have something to do
with being romantic?

Well…

I mean,

I won’t tell anyone

that I misunderstood you were a sasaeng.

I see.

I thought you were
talking about something else.

Something else?

What is it?

Well…

I see.

You mentioned about

something more than coworkers?

No. Nothing like that.

Was that romantic?

- Well, the thing is…
- Thame. Let’s get your makeup done.

Yes.

Hey, Po.

How was the footage you filmed yesterday?

I’m sorry.

I was too tired to work yesterday.

I partied too hard.

Well,

yesterday,
I still didn’t get any good footage.

A lot happened yesterday,

so I…

This isn’t right, Po.

I hired you to work,

so I want you to do it well.

Think about it.

If you can’t do it well,

how much damage
will it cause to someone like me?

Po.

I’m a senior here,

whom everyone respects.

Yes.

I just think

I need a little more time.

We’ve got no time left, Po.

Thame is heading to Korea soon.

He has to learn the language there.

He’ll head back
just one week before the concert.

If you want to interview him, do it now.

But…

I’ve only known Thame for a day.

Come on.

Someone like Thame

can give you the footage you want
without you even knowing him well.

Bro, is it you or me filming
for the first set?

It’s you, of course.

They must film
your face shot first, anyway,

but I’ve secretly seen they’ve
prepared a stand-in for your back shot.

I’m sorry

for jumping ahead
in your breakdown queue yesterday.

I was confused, too.

You said you wouldn’t come
but suddenly showed up.

At first, I didn’t think I would,

but things turned out that way.

Do you enjoy

when people gossip
that you are a big-name celeb

who is self-centered and demanding?

It’s easier that way, isn’t it?

THAME

Who put it here?

I asked who did it!

I’m sorry.

Nobody did that. Everything is fine.

Please excuse me.

Hello.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Hello.

- Please take a seat.
- Thank you.

How have you been, Thame, Ice?

- I’m good.
- I’m good.

Have you tasted
our new flavor snack?

Of course. It’s very delicious.

Please take care of it for me today.

- Sure.
- Please don’t worry about it.

- Ming.
- Yeah?

Did you bring the gifts
members are giving to Thame?

Are they all here?

Of course.

Here. Gloves, socks,

a coat, and a scarf.

See? You’d better worry about yourself.

Did you miss out on anything?

If you did again,
I’d call you Mick Number 2.

Oh, come on.

I won’t ruin your reputation, Miss Ming.

- Here.
- That’s good to hear.

I brought some, too.

- Here.
- Show me.

These are birthstones
Thame is going to give his members.

See? Do you think it’s a good idea?

Almost.

You’re almost turning into Mick Number 2.

- Eh?
- Hey.

Pepper’s stone should
be amethyst, not crystal.

Hey, come on.

Figuring out what gifts they should
give each other to create moments

was tiring enough.

How could I have time to check
if the stones were correct?

Let’s put it this way.
How about switching to lucky stones,

so months won’t matter?

- You silly!
- Ow!

But it’s better than
getting the wrong month.

Po, you’re here just in time.

Let me see your hand.

Your hand.

Perfect. Follow me.

Come with me. Come, come.

You’re here just at the right time.

We’re almost there.

Here.

All right.

Put your chin in his hand.

All right.

Smile a bit.

Smile.

By the way,

you read the script already, right?

Let me tweak it a bit.

You won’t give them birthstones anymore

because we bought the wrong one.

Let’s say they’re lucky stones.

- Deal?
- Okay.

Okay.

Come.

Hurry up.

What a relief.

This looks more like his recent photo.

Luckily, we’ve got a great hand talent.

If I had to ask each member
to pose one by one,

I bet it would take forever.

It wouldn’t be finished in 30 years.

Thanks a lot.

Are we missing something else?

How about adding more photos?

Here you are. These are the gifts
you’re giving to each member.

Got it.

I’m putting them here.

Hey, did you forget
to arrange the meeting time?

Me?

It’s Mick’s job.

Eh?

Ugh, he’s giving me trouble again.

As expected. No response yet.

I’ll call Jun and Pepper.

You call Dylan and Nano.

Give me their numbers.

What? All right.

- Call them, meanwhile.
- Okay.

Nobody is picking up.

Same here.

Who else can we call? Let’s keep calling.

Come on.

I have this number.

Po, please help bring back
the rest of the stuff.

Hey, I have a question.

What is it?

Whenever Jun sleeps in other provinces,

he has trouble falling asleep.

He feels worried and often has nightmares.

Dylan is an analog boy.

Whenever he works on something,

he prefers using a pen and paper.

We even have to print scripts for him.

As for my bias, he’s afraid of flying.

He starts panicking
the moment the van leaves.

Ouch!

He can’t keep his hands still.

He even squeezed
and hurt his friend’s hands.

Nano likes to collect his favorite shoes
in his room at the group’s house,

but there’s still one edition
he couldn’t find and buy.

So, how is it?
Are you not confused anymore?

Actually, I’m still a bit confused.

Why are you this confused, huh?

Just forget about it.

By the way,
while you were talking about Nano,

you mentioned the group’s house.

What is it?

How come you don’t know
what the group’s house is?!

Well, it’s where the members
have been living together since the debut.

I see.

How's your work
on the documentary going, huh?

You don’t even know something
as basic as their house?

Well,

anyway,

I’ll get more information myself.

- That’s it for now. Bye.
- Hold on.

I have something to ask you, too.

What is it?

You’re Mr. A,

and who’s Mr. B?

I bet it’s Mick.

Is it him for real?

Actually, I think you should film
some footage there.

I think nobody is living there anymore.

I’ll get a key for you.

If you get inside the group’s house,

try searching for an old planner.

Members wrote down
their feelings for each other in it.

I don’t know what they wrote,

but if you find it,

I think you can include a lot
of those things in your documentary.

Let’s continue
the interview from yesterday.

Sure.

Say something to your members, please.

Sure.

Let me start
with our youngest member, Nano.

Stay cute and lively like this forever.

Eat a lot, so you’ll grow up fast.

Next is Pepper.

I hope you find success
in the MC job you’ve always wanted.

- You’re the best.
- Q: SAY SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR MEMBERS

Dylan, you’ll get to write
a lot more songs.

Every song you wrote is amazing.

In the future, I’m sure you’ll become
a really famous producer.

Finally,

Jun,

your acting career
might be a bit challenging,

but someone determined like you

certainly has
a very promising future ahead.

Was it a tough decision to make
when you decided to go to Korea?

It was.

I had to consider lots of things.

My members and I talked it through,

but they all supported me
to make the decision for myself

because they believe parting ways

to do what we love is the best option.

They’re happy
we’ve come to this final decision.

MARS started with us
supporting one another,

and even if we’re saying goodbye,

we’re doing that for each other as well.

OH THAME! HELLO
JUN FRIED CHICKEN, THAME AND FRIENDS

Until the last day,

we’re giving one another
meaningful symbolic gifts.

These are birthstones
Thame is going to give his members.

See? Do you think it’s a good idea?

Stop it.

Did I mess up my script?

That’s because
you followed the script exactly.

That’s why I don’t know
how you actually feel.

So, you're going to keep
nagging me about this, huh?

For a job like this,

it’s not necessary

to involve our own feelings.

Can you stop doing things
that aren’t part of your job?

But what you're doing now

isn’t part of your job either, right?

All day today,

from watching you,

I noticed you followed everything

the company instructed you to do
exactly as told.

Throw it away.

- How have you been, Thame, Ice?
- I’m good.

Have you tasted
our brand’s new flavor snack?

Of course.

I think your newly launched flavor
is really delicious.

Wow.

That was totally on point.

He followed the script exactly.

Lucky enough, Thame noticed
the product from another brand on set.

Otherwise,
we’re definitely in big trouble.

THAME

Mr. Bunpoj is super hard to please.

Even a single strand of hair
will bother him.

- Yeah, I think it’s…
- Yeah.

But Thame knows it well

that no matter what,

he can’t hold any brand’s product
where anyone can see it.

If he does, the company
loses out on the benefits.

sh*t.

What’s up?

But except for this…

The item each member really wants.

You want the farewell to be nice
and real once before you leave?

But you know what?

Doing this

probably hurts them even more.

Why would it hurt them more?

These are not silly stones
they just thoughtlessly bought.

Giving them something
that seems thoughtlessly chosen…

would hurt less.

What do you mean?

It’s because this clearly shows

you’re leaving them
because you really don’t care about them.

These things…

can’t make those left behind understand

why you have to leave them

while you still care about them.

And in front of the camera,

they have to force themselves
on everything already.

What kind of face
do you think they can put on?

I just want to do something nice for them.

Why don’t you say
what’s really on your mind

through this footage

and let me show it to your members?

This is not about me
wanting to understand you,

but it’s because
you told me you feel hurt.

If you want to do
something nice before leaving,

this might be the only way left.

Are you recording it already?

Not yet.

I don’t know what to say.

I don’t know if I should say it, either.

In the end,

if it doesn't turn out okay,

we can just delete it and record it again.

It’s as simple as this.

Mm-hmm.

Okay?

Camera, speed.

Please say something to your members.

I’m sorry

about everything.

It turned out…

I couldn’t say anything
apart from saying sorry.

How about this?

You talk, and I’ll write it down
as a script.

Then you can follow the script again.

You’re really serious about your work.

Well,

this job is important to me.

That much?

Yeah.

Well, someone once looked down on me,

saying I’m useless and good for nothing.

All I could do was work
part-time at a suit shop

or getting hired by a fanbase account.

So, I want to prove

that I can succeed, too.

Just forget about my story.

Anyway, what do you want to say?

I’ll write it for you.

I don’t think…

I can put it into words,

but I can tell you what I’m sorry for.

I’m sorry.

I’m sorry, back then, I thought…

Thame,

I’m giving you a solo single

to boost MARS’ popularity.

Here.

Look at this.

Our first album didn’t sell that well.

Honestly, from a business perspective,

keeping MARS going has been a loss.

I even thought about shutting it down.

The last image I’ll remember is…

I thought releasing my solo single

would improve the group’s situation.

I thought everything would work out

the way the company promised.

All I need is

You… you… you

You… you… you

A solo contract?

Just sign it, Thame. Do it for your group.

I thought this income
would strengthen MARS.

I want us to produce this single for MARS.

- It’s the song that…
- We aren’t going to do it, Thame.

But I fixed the lyrics…

No matter how good it is,

we aren’t producing it under MARS anymore.

Huh?

What do you mean?

Aren’t we making enough profits
for you to keep the group going?

I signed so many endorsement contracts.

We’re gaining this much popularity.

Isn’t it enough?

This is not what I mean.

But now, we’ve got a better offer.

A Korean agency
wants you to sign with them.

I’m not going.

I’ve done all these things

because I want to do this with my members.

I understand
you’ve done everything for MARS,

and you’ve kept
pushing forward as the leader.

But I want you to look back

at what happened along the journey.

So, I have to drop my series lineup
just to fit his schedule?

Yes.

Let me be frank with you.

Is MARS now still MARS as a group?

As the leader,

do you think you’re making
the group better or worse?

I’m not saying all this
to make you go to Korea,

but I want you to reconsider

if staying as MARS
is really good to your friends.

Jun!

SECRET AGENT 005

Jun really wants to become an actor,

but he can’t sign the contract
because he’s tied to MARS.

Nano wants to get back to studying.

Pepper is now so popular with his MC job

that he’s always
spending time at the studio.

As for Dylan, you know full well
he doesn't like pop music.

Thame,

I want you to look
around yourself once again…

OH THAME! HELLO
JUN FRIED CHICKEN, THAME AND FRIENDS

…to see if your friends
are now happy or tortured.

I’m sorry for having
been selfish for so long,

keeping my members under the name MARS,

while, in fact,

none of them wants to work
under MARS anymore.

No one has even returned
to the group’s house

we used to live in together.

I’m sorry,

I never looked back.

I’m sorry for being
such a terrible leader.

You agree, don’t you?

You’re back.

This is Uncle Joei.

Uncle, this is Thame.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Can you help tidy up the shop for me?

I have to go out and run an errand.

I'm sorry for reaching out
to you so suddenly.

Don’t worry, Uncle. You can leave.

Okay.

Bye-bye.

I’m sorry for dragging you here
and continuing the interview.

It’s all right.

Actually, the company told me
to spend time with my family

before flying to Korea tomorrow,

but my parents aren’t free either.

Do you want some water or anything first?

Your previous job looks nice.

Really?

Who said

it wasn’t good?

My ex did.

I fixed this suit, you know.

You’re really dedicated to your work.

Am I?

I can tell what kind of person you are.

Otherwise,

you wouldn’t be working this hard
on this documentary like you’re doing now.

Actually,

it’s also because of you.

You said I’m doing my job well.

I see.

Anyway,

thank you for cooperating.

Well,

you said you wanted
to understand me, right?

Did I help you understand me
somewhat better?

Well,

yeah.

We must wrap up the interview.

By the way, while you were talking,

there was one thing I wanted to tell you.

What is it?

On my last visit,

it seems someone is still going back
to the group’s house.

The sour orange tree isn’t dead yet.

It even has some fruit.

The house is still clean.

I don’t think it’s Mick’s doing, though.

He doesn’t even do his own tasks.

That’s why I think someone
is still living there.

Perhaps, it isn’t empty like you thought.

Also,

I don’t know
if I have any right to say this,

but you aren’t a terrible leader at all.

At least you had a goal to benefit others,

and you realized your mistakes,

but it’s a regret

you chose to protect their feelings

by walking away,

not by fixing it.

Which country came up with the idea

of hanging wish messages
on the orange tree?

It’s just from Thailand.

It’s cute, isn’t it?

- Each member’s promises.
- I'LL CHOREOGRAPH A COOL DANCE,

- He wants to do it, so let him.
- SO OUR SONG WILL ALL-k*ll - NANO

See? Even Dylan is cooperating.

Cultural cultivation.

Do you get it?

I WILL MAKE MARS ALL-k*ll THE CHART
PEPPER

I WILL WRITE THAT SONG

AFTER THE ALL-k*ll
LET’S EAT HOT POT INSTANT NOODLES - JUN

Thame,

it’s your turn.

I WILL MAKE EVERYONE’S WISHES COME TRUE
THAME

You’ve sent the van
to pick Thame up, right?

Let him go with the team.

Yes.

He’s definitely coming, Miss Pemika.

Here you are.

Well, I ordered one.

Pardon?

Nothing.

Eh? Two sandwiches again?

When will the seller
figure out you’re single now?

Come on, Uncle.

It's bad enough I have
to spend money on two sandwiches.

Now, you're bringing up
that I'm single again.

I’m wrong again, huh?

Why don’t you just talk to him directly?

Tell him your partner passed away.

I don’t need a reminder.

I know the alumni gathering is at 9 p.m.

I’m not talking about that.

I just want to know who Mr. B is.

I told you, it’s hypothetical.

I don’t believe you.

I bet you’ve got someone new
sharing sandwiches with you.

Am I right?

No!

I don’t have anyone
sharing sandwiches with me.

I’ll hang up!

Why are you here?

How about your Korea trip?

Oh, there he is.

Sir, where is Thame?

I’ve got an answer for you.

Are you crazy?

Why are you telling me now
when to send clips to your members?

You’re supposed
to be boarding your flight.

So, this is my answer.

Huh?

I want to tell them in person.

How about your Korea trip?

I’m not going anymore.

Huh?

Someone is still going back
to the MARS house.

I WILL MAKE EVERYONE’S WISHES COME TRUE
THAME

I might have been wrong,

thinking MARS was dead.

Maybe it’s just waiting for a rebirth.

I just have to fix it, like you said.

- But…
- Can you help reunite us as a group?

Whether you can or can’t,

give me a sign.

When I walked in,

you were about
to throw that sandwich away.

If you’re not okay with this,

just throw it away,
like you were about to.

But if you’re okay to help,

can you give me that sandwich?

What the hell
is damn wrong with you, Thame?!

Hey.

- Jun, what are you doing?!
- What the hell?

Stop doing something insane
and go back to Korea already.

You’re in trouble because of me, right?

It’s I who put you in trouble.

How about convincing
other members to join us first?

It might be easier
to pressure Jun that way.

No matter what, Jun must be the first one.

To make the plan successful,

Jun really must be the first one

because he’s the one
I believe in and trust.

I think Thame isn’t someone
who would plan and do something alone.

Do you want me to find out who’s helping?