Unemployed Romance (실업급여로맨스)

When you first got here, you said you wanted to be the queen of drama.

It's not like you'll pay me more if I work more.

You should have at least have principle as a writer.

The opportunity came to me first.

But I hurt my arm at that important moment

and I became Writer Im who wrote anything for money.

Seon Joo has no manners...

but she writes really good dramas.

Because all the misfortunes started with that jerk.

Why is he not pressing any button?

Please don't misunderstand me, I'm here to meet with Writer Moon.

I don't leave such a bad impression on people...

Writer Im, see you next time.

Writer Im, we are in big trouble.

If you get a call from President Kim, please make sure to call me.

What do we do now? I think our company went bankrupt.

What?

[Queen of Drama Episode 2]

- What happened? - Writer Im...

You didn't get to shoot?

Everyone just left.

What about the producer?

He said it's all over and went home straight from the location.

What are you doing now?

The company went bankrupt

so I have no hope of getting my unpaid salary...

So I'm taking a few things at least.

I can take President's laptop, right?

Writer Im...

It's connected to the tap water so you can't just remove it.

Right.

- Aunt. - Sorry.

I'll take you home soon.

It's okay. Don't worry about me. Just worry about yourself, Aunt.

Okay, thank you.

What do we do now?

We're completely broke.

What do you mean, broke?

When we first started, we went through this countless of times.

Once this is resolved, we'll roll along just fine.

Really? Could that really happen?

The phone is turned off, so you will be transferred to voice mail...

President, it looks like you're hiding because you ran out of money.

But money won't come out just because you're hiding.

I don't know where you are, but come quickly and resolve this.

Otherwise, I'll report you to the police.

Are you really going to report him?

Are you crazy? Even if I reported him, he wouldn't be able to pay anything.

- Are you taking the laptop? - I don't know.

Like you said, I'm thinking if I should wait for the President a bit longer.

Then... can I take it?

Joo Young, how close is your mom now?

Yes, I'm heading to Seoul now.

So I'll arrive in about three hours.

Yes, I'll bring it to you soon.

Excuse me, sir.

Could you give me a ride?

Someone will be sitting here.

Oh, I see. How about in the back?

- Please. - It's illegal to ride in the back.

If I get caught, I'm the one who'll get in trouble.

I'll be careful not to get caught.

I can do it.

Then feel free to get in.

But if you poke your head out, you'll get caught by the police.

Thank you. Thank you!

Be careful, be careful.

What's this?

- I'm loading chickens. - What?

Can't you see here? Ko Ko Farm.

You didn't say you were loading chickens.

Then get out.

Get out of there.

Move over there, over there!

Mom!

My son! What is this?

Aunt bought it for me for doing a good job today.

You didn't have to.

I promised him.

Aunt, cheer up!

Get in.

How embarrassing is this in front of your nephew?

Stop your thing with writing!

Kyung Hee!

Only stupid kids say 'you can do it.'

If it doesn't work even after you try, then it's not your path.

That again.

Will you keep saying things like that?

Don't do this. I'll ask my friend about the writing instructor position.

Be a teacher!

I don't want to! I'm not fit to be an instructor!

So, you'll keep doing this?

It's not like I can't make a living. What's the problem?

You only make a living. Just for rice. You can't even afford side dishes!

Sis!

Fine, I'm leaving!

You're so mean! Is it a family thing to kick when I have a hard time?

I'm only kicking you because I'm concerned about you!

What?

Take it, I told you I'd pay for gas.

Do you get paid that much?

Don't worry about it.

Doesn't your boss know about the online banking system?

Anyway, thanks for today.

- You too, Joo Young. - Bye.

Think about it. I'm leaving.

President Kim!

What on earth happened?

And what the heck is this?

How did I get this?

Some strange men even visited me.

People make noise over no big deal...

What do you mean, no big deal? My legs shook just looking at them.

Those people are loan sharks, right?

Let's say a private banking system.

You have time to joke around?

We've gone through this before. What's the big deal? It's not like you.

It went too far this time.

You even went into hiding.

Hiding?

It was for planning and designing a drama.

Making a drama costs a lot more money than I thought.

We need a lot of preparation, too.

Still, why do you have to do the preparation in such a loud fashion?

If there are method actors who immerses themselves in a role...

I'd call myself a method producer who immerses himself in a project.

What are you saying?

Just wait a little while.

There will be an amazing project.

Forget it. We could lose current projects planning a drama.

It'll be taken care of soon.

So you've been trying to get money until now?

I should start looking now.

Where the heck have you been?

I said not to worry!

If I ask for help, production owners will be lined up to help me.

Really?

So I wanted to ask you, Writer Im...

Can I borrow your car?

My car?

Thank you, Writer Im.

You'll return it to me tomorrow, right?

Yeah, once I meet with a few production owners and secure funds...

- Then I'll bright it back right away. - How long will it take?

Well, I have to get my car in the repair shop too...

so... about three days?

Three days?

Please, Writer Im! Is this our relationship?

What relationship do we have?

When everyone in this field ignored us as third rate...

we came this far, recognizing each other and

promising that we'd be successful someday.

Was there ever a time I didn't acknowledge your talent?

I was fooled by that, so I came this far.

Please help me, Writer Im.

There is no one in this industry who appreciates your talent more than I do.

This is only for my sake.

I said it wrong.

This is not only for my sake.

So... do you have a definite solution planned?

Of course. I just spoke to the President of Pyramid Production.

He said he'd lend me money right away.

You have to bring this back as soon as possible.

It's a used car, but I've only driven it a few times since I bought it...

so it's like a new car to me.

I got it.

Thank you, Writer Im.

I can always rely on the founding member.

When I make a drama, no matter how much the networks are against it...

you'll be the writer. Okay, Writer Im?

Well...

Hurry up and go borrow money.

- You're home? - Yeah.

The landlord called earlier.

You haven't sent him the rent yet?

Oh, sorry.

You must've been really busy.

I'm sure you still have time for some internet banking.

Make sure to send it tomorrow.

I will.

How am I going to fill this up?

Boss...

please bring some money.

Please!

Don't worry, Writer Im.

With this car you lent me...

I'll go to the casino in Gangwon and make 100, 1000 times of it.

I really have good feelings about it this time.

My my, really?

Loan sharks came?

I could tell right away.

It was strange when she said her kid was in the countryside because of his eczema.

She should raise her child herself, why would she leave him to her mother-in-law?

I'm sure her husband business went bankrupt.

What do we do? Loan sharks make visits to our apartment complex.

What if my real estate price goes down because of her?

What can we do? We should take pity and understand her.

She's still lucky with her neighbors!

My goodness, she's not from the noble class.

She must be from the low class.