Nice to Not Meet You (얄미운 사랑)

Ms. Wi Jeong-sin?

- Yes? - May I have

a moment of your time?

Right now?

But I'm on my way to work.

I just need a moment.

You said your brother's a detective, right?

What? Oh, that's right.

Does he have a girlfriend?

I don't think so.

So what's his type?

I'm not sure,

but maybe someone intellectual?

I see. The intellectual type.

- My sister went to Hankuk University. - Really?

She must've been a top student.

But why ask about my brother?

Well, my sister is surprisingly decent-looking,

but she hasn't dated anyone.

I can see that. My brother's the same.

If I let him be, he might end up marrying an AI assistant.

I'm sorry for showing up unannounced.

- Sorry? - You must be startled.

Well, I…

It's all right.

What brings you here all of a sudden?

I came to apologize.

Apologize to me?

Yes.

For getting you kicked out of the interview.

I want to apologize for that.

Looking back at it now,

what I did was incredibly rude and should've never happened.

I'm truly sorry.

Right.

With that in mind…

My lawyer and I

prepared an agreement.

"Agreement."

"Wi Jeong-sin shall not publish any information

about Lim Hyeon-jun without first confirming it with his agency."

"Should she publish an article harming the actor's reputation,

she must pay the agreed compensation."

"If this agreement is honored for the next five years,

she will be granted at least two exclusive interviews per year

and will receive exclusive coverage rights

for any dramas, films, or projects in which the actor is cast."

My lawyer and I put our heads together

to figure out how you and I could have a constructive relationship.

A win-win situation, that is.

It'll benefit me as my private life won't be publicized,

and it'll benefit you as you'll be able to publish exclusives

and get acknowledged at work.

Something like that.

My lawyer and I even got it notarized.

Hey!

AGREEMENT

If you ever show up like this one more time,

every article I've written will look tame compared to what's next.

I can destroy you with nothing more than my writing.

I can teach you what it feels like for your blood to run cold

and your throat to clamp shut.

Keep going…

if you want to find out.

You want to set up your sister with my brother?

EPISODE 3

If you ever show up like this one more time,

every article I've written will look tame compared to what's next.

You're back in the game, Wi Jeong-sin.

My head's on straight.

I think I messed with the wrong crazy lady.

So why did you have to stir things up?

Don't you know how proud reporters are?

Exactly. Since she has no money or fame,

she's living off nothing but pride, so of course, it's important.

And you stomped all over that important pride, bro!

No, that's not it.

Imagine how much her pride must hurt working at a hostess bar.

As a reporter, I mean.

That's not something you do as a hobby, so she's obviously doing it for the money.

If she gets exclusive coverage rights,

she can earn both money and recognition at work.

She'd be killing two birds with one stone.

Are you sure she works at a hostess bar?

She doesn't look like the type at all!

Looks can be deceiving.

You're a manager for an actor, so you should know this by now.

Well, they do say never to trust those in the show biz.

What did you say?

- Hey, head to the office. - Yes, sir.

I have something important to tell you.

What is it? Did we get a project offer?

Wait.

You should clean that up before you go.

The cleaning staff will do it.

If we can dump trash anywhere because we have the cleaning staff,

then why are there fines for littering?

If you're unsure about public etiquette, how about I teach you?

If you're here to guard someone, do that instead of getting physical!

You're only disgracing the artist you're bodyguarding!

- What did you just say? - Hey, forget it.

If you don't have public etiquette, what about a conscience?

Seriously, the trash can's right there.

A small-town widowed detective?

How is this any different from Kang Pil-gu ?

How is this going to change my public image?

Why do you insist on changing your public image?

Don't you know how lucky you are to be called by your character's name?

It's actually a blessing, bro.

Don't you know how much an actor's public image matters?

My mom…

You know what I'm talking about.

Come on, bro.

It was a totally different time back then.

Listen.

My mom still can't escape that erotic film actress image,

even though 40 years have passed!

Mr. Hwang.

I want to have a long-lasting career.

That's why I'm behaving this way.

What about the plays?

The plays?

Yeah.

Right, so the thing is…

Lim Hyeon-jun?

We'd love to have him!

Our theater group is starting a new project.

It's called The Old Detective.

Our play has just opened,

so the next one won't begin until next fall.

Our play is about a university judo team,

so he's not the right age.

Perhaps we could disguise him with makeup, sir?

I wonder why no one's reaching out.

What's that?

- What's this? - Just read it.

A PLACE TO STAY

Someone did reach out, after all.

But what's with the face?

Is the script that terrible?

Seon-u, when will you tell your family

that you're taking a break from med school?

I'll tell them sometime.

Didn't your brother work really hard to support you?

By the way, do you really want to set up your sister with my brother?

Yeah.

If it works out, great. If not, oh well.

Do you have a photo of her?

A photo of my sister?

There should be one right here. This is what she looks like.

Man, she's beautiful! And she looks so intellectual.

What?

Well, what about your brother?

- Do you have a photo? - My brother?

He looks like that.

- They look very similar. - Really?

I'd totally welcome a brother-in-law like Pil-gu.

Kang Pil-gu's pick! Kang Pil-gu mode, on!

KANG PIL-GU'S PICK!

A PLACE TO STAY

Man, this is good.

HWANG JI-SUN

Hey, Mr. Hwang!

Tell them I want to do this.

- Oh, you like it? - I love it.

I don't want anyone stealing this role from me.

So call them right now, and say I'm in.

Do you like it that much?

Since he's a doctor who recovers after being ill,

I should probably lose some weight, right?

That's it. I'm going on a diet.

Darn it, I've gained some weight around my waist recently.

Do I need help slimming it down?

Anyway, I want this role. Call them right away, got it?

In that case, you should come right now.

Right now?

Su-ji, play some upbeat music.

Sure.

Hyeon-jun.

You look like you're in a good mood.

Yeah, I guess I am.

You've been coming by often.

- Don't you have to study? - Well, the exams are over.

Hey, how does a blind date sound?

A blind date?

With who?

My friend's sister.

I saw a photo of her, and she's totally your type.

Well…

What does she do?

She went to Hankuk University and works as a reporter.

You…

Reporters infuriate me so much, they keep me up at night!

Besides, who goes on blind dates at my age?

People should meet naturally.

Organic dating is tough for you now!

Hey, this is Lim Hyeon-jun you're talking to.

Got it?

Hello? Have you arrived?

I'll be right out.