CASTAWAY DIVA
Run!
That's it!
EPISODE 1
More!
What kind of kick was that?
Hey, what cell phone do you use?
-I don't have one. -You don't have one?
Unbelievable!
Hey! What's your phone? Anyone have the Go A-ra phone?
No, not that one. The phone advertised by Go A-ra!
Hey, don't get mad now.
Sorry about that.
Hey, the Go A-ra phone!
-Hello, sir. -Hey, Seo-jun. Where are you?
We're on our way to do a radio show.
Make sure Ran-joo promotes the fan video contest when she gets there.
She'll forget if you don't remind her.
WHO WILL SIGN YOON?
Yes, sir. But you see--
Also, when she seems to be in a good mood,
ask her when she's going to renew her contract.
Yes. I understand, sir.
Do you have the Go A-ra phone?
No?
-Come on! -Do you have the Go A-ra phone?
What?
No.
It turned off, Young-ju.
What do I do?
It's okay.
We still have three minutes left.
Does anyone use the Go A-ra phone?
We only have three minutes left. Where's Yoon Ran-joo?
Okay.
She just got off the elevator.
I'm taking blood pressure medication because of her--
Goodness, hello.
Hello.
Hey, new kid. You have the Go A-ra phone.
Let me borrow your battery. I'll give it right back.
-For 1,000 won. -Come on.
We just need it for a minute.
I'm expecting a call,
but my battery ran out.
Can I borrow it for a minute? Please?
That'll be 2,000 won.
Jeez.
I told you it was an emergency.
My life is at stake here!
-Now, it's 3,000 won. -You're so annoying.
Even if you're blinded by money, don't you care about your classmate?
No, I don't.
I don't care, and you don't have manners.
-Happy? -What a jerk.
Goodness. Hey.
Are you crying?
It's because I'm so pathetic.
I'm such a loser.
Of all days,
I can't believe I forgot to charge my phone today!
This is horrible!
I'm the worst.
You're not the worst. You're the best, okay?
Thank you. Thank you so much.
What kind of call is it?
Make sure to use the Seoul accent.
From this moment on, you're a Seoulite!
Right, I am.
Hello?
Did she call you?
No way.
Ran-joo?
Is it really you?
NOON MUSIC CHALLENGE
Yes, it's me. Yoon Ran-joo.
It's me, Ran-joo.
Ran-joo!
Ran-joo, it's really you!
Ran-joo, I love you so much!
I truly love you!
-Goodness. -Oh, my. Ms. Seo Mok-ha.
You shouldn't cry already. Just a moment.
This is Karaoke with the Stars.
Today's guest has been topping all music charts.
She's Korea's number one diva. The queen of K-pop.
No, she's the goddess.
I'm here with Yoon Ran-joo.
And we're on the phone with the listener who'll sing along with her.
Ms. Seo Mok-ha?
Yes. Hello…
How are you?
How are…
Ran-joo!
Ran-joo, on the phone,
your voice sounds so beautiful.
She's adorable.
I just love your accent, Ms. Seo Mok-ha.
Ran-joo.
Can you…
Can you say my name once more?
Ms. Seo Mok-ha.
You know what?
I could die in peace right now.
Ran-joo…
You…
What have you done?
What are you doing?
You said you could die in peace.
Thanks.
Mok-ha, are you okay?
Hey, Jung Ki-ho!
She was nothing more than a brainless fangirl.
He was a money-grubbing lunatic.
Back then, we thought we'd have absolutely nothing in common.
But little did we know,
in that hot summer of 2007,
that we were
in our own different season.
INSIDE THE FISH TANK VS. OUTSIDE THE FISH TANK
That jerk deserves to die.
He just had to take the phone away right at that moment!
Tell me about it.
Ki-ho's always acted like a runaway.
But now, he's changed into a loan shark.
If only that scumbag hadn't ruined my call,
Ran-joo would've heard me sing.
-And as soon as she heard me… -She's really good.
Let's go. I'll turn you into a star just like me.
On course to become a diva,
I had just weighed anchor.
And right when I was about to set sail…
That good-for-nothing lunatic.
He capsized your ship.
Still, if I give up now…
-That'd be unlike you! -Exactly!
So you're going to shoot your own music video
and enter the fan video contest?
Correct.
But the prizes are a bit weak.
Cyber acorns? Seriously?
Girl, come on.
Who cares about the prizes?
Ran-joo will be evaluating the videos herself.
That's the important thing.
That's right.
Leaving a strong impression on Ran-joo is what's most important.
That's right.
Do you have a digital camera though?
You'll need one if you want to shoot a video.
Do you have one?
I don't even have a cell phone, so what do you think?
Dae-woong, do you have a digital camera?
No.
But I do know someone who does.
Who?
Come on, Ki-ho.
Jung Ki-ho.
Please take it easy, will you? Why are you working so hard?
Men need to protect their lower backs.
Jeez.
You're making a boy do the shoveling? You call yourself an adult?
I did it, too. Look at all this sweat.
Ki-ho.
Go and hold the sack instead.
No, I'll do this.
But in return, please keep letting me work here.
Goodness. Why would a kid like you want to make money so bad?
By the way,
does your father know that you're working here?
No.
Sir, please keep this
a secret from him.
A secret?
Why?
Well…
I'm planning to buy him a gift.
It'll be his birthday soon.
Goodness.
Lucky him.
My goodness.
-Gosh. -You know what?
I wish your dad and I could swap sons.
Sir.
Please don't tell my father about this.
-Please. -All right.
Don't you worry.
I'm going to
zip my mouth.
Goodness.
-Ki-ho said that? -I'm telling you.
He's so eager to make money these days.
He wants to surprise you for your birthday.
Right, my birthday.
Ki-ho is one unbelievable kid.
He used to always run away from home,
and now he's suddenly matured.
You're right.
Play dumb when he gives you the gift.
Don't be lame and show you knew.
All right.
Okay. Eat up.
Dad, your zipper's broken.
What? My zipper?
Where?
No, not your pants. The one on that mouth of yours.
"On that mouth…"
That's no way to talk to your father! You little…
Then what should I say? That kisser of yours?
That sounds a bit weird.
How dare you talk back to me?
When will you ever grow up?
-When will you? -Stop pulling my ear!
Just hit me already!
Father, what's wrong?
Father!
How dare you hoard money behind my back?
For what?
-Where are you running off to now? -That's not why!
You spoke to your mother, didn't you?
Did that bitch tell you to come?
Tell me!
Where is that bitch?
Where is she hiding?
Father!
I fed you!
I put a roof over your head!
And you're still ungrateful!
Current is inversely proportional to resistance
and proportional to voltage.
This is Ohm's law.
STAGE FOR MOK-HA'S DEBUT
This man named Ohm was born in Germany.
In 1826…
This textbook says 1827,
but it said 1826 when I learned this.
Don't worry. I won't put this on the test.
Okay?
Thanks to this law,
our everyday lives…
CHUNSAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jeez, this is driving me crazy.
Not only does Ki-ho have a digital camera,
but he also has a tripod and a light reflector.
Are you sure?
How do you know that?
Ki-ho was the one who filmed my grandma's 60th birthday party.
His filming and editing skills are incredible too.
He made my grandma look like a celebrity.
Do you want a ride back home?
Yeah. Thanks.
That'll be 1,000 won.
Jeez. Forget it.
Keep the pettiness within reason, okay?
Hey, isn't your backpack heavy?
One of your shoulders is sagging.
Let's go.
It's 1,000 won for the bicycle ride.
Well…
Forget about the bicycle.
I heard
you had a digital camera.
TODAY'S SINGER: SEO MOK-HA
What are you doing?
No questions, all right?
They're all symbols for things.
Symbols? What, a crazy girl?
What?
Having flowers in your hair means you're crazy.
Hey, these flowers are Ran-joo's favorite.
They're called daffodils, okay?
Jeez. And they symbolize
nobility.
What do you think?
-Am I as noble as-- -Those are potato flowers.
What?
Daffodils don't blossom in groups like that.
They're noble and blossom one by one.
Jeez. Didn't you know that?
I knew!
They're kind of the same species.
Jeez, he's so annoying.
Anyway, make sure to film it so that Ran-joo likes what she sees.
Shouldn't she like what she hears?
Hey, don't you worry.
I'm confident in my skills.
Really?
Then, let's say she likes what she hears. Then what?
Then, Sugar Agency will reach out to me.
They'll say my talents are too precious
to go to waste on Chunsam Island.
Okay. And if they call?
Then, I'll move to Seoul.
I'll go there and meet Ran-joo.
And then?
"And then?"
And then…
And then, I'll…
I'll freeze on the spot.
I won't be able to breathe.
She has a breathtaking aura about her.
-Hello, Ms. Yoon. -Hello.
But you see, I'll be focused
as I sing.
Dream us The little girl who used to dream
Dream us Shining brighter than the stars
Dream us My heart will never change
I'm still dreaming of you
When the sun rises in the distance
In this eternally dark place
I pray that at the end Of this path we're taking
Will be a bright future waiting for us
I won't shed a tear
No matter what hardships may come
I will ride the waves of fate
And take your hand
When it becomes too foggy
We can rely on each other
Until the morning sunlight comes
Dream us The little girl who used to dream
Dream us Shining brighter than the stars
Dream us My heart will never change
I'm still dreaming of you
With my eyes wide open
Even if the entire world ridicules me
For this path that I'm taking
I'll follow the map drawn By my earnest heart
And run forward once again
Dream us The little girl who used to dream
Dream us Shining brighter than the stars
Dream us My heart will never change
I'm still dreaming of you
With my eyes wide open
Dream us
So you successfully sing
in front of Yoon Ran-joo.
Then what?
Dream us
"Then what?"
Then…
It's a secret.
VIDEO EDITING
How was my singing?
Well, it was unexpected.
Is that a compliment or what?
Something like that. In my eyes, you seemed
to lack a lot.
"Lack"?
What did I lack?
You lacked maturity, manners, and thought.
What?
You also lacked worries,
gloominess,
concerns,
or reasons to cry.
So whenever I looked at you…
I was annoyed.
What are you crying about?
You disrespectful brat.
Were you seriously going to
call the police on your father?
Do it.
Go on and do it!
You dumb little bitch.
The police would know better.
Would they arrest me for teaching you a lesson
or you for acting like you have no damn parents?
Try it.
Say something with that mouth of yours!
Damn it!
What are you doing? The bell rang.
Hurry up and sit down.
-Today… -Young-ju.
-Turn to page 45. -Young-ju.
Is Mok-ha not here yet?
She must be sick again.
Why do you ask?
I just…
had something to give her.
CHUNSAM ISLAND SEAFOOD
Hello, this is the police.
I…
This is Chunsam Island Seafood.
-Ki-ho! -Your call cannot be connected.
-You will be redirected to voicemail. -Jung Ki-ho!
The deadline's today.
What is?
Hey, can I get a ride home?
Like you said,
I think my shoulder is sagging.
What?
It's not like him to pass up money.
Damn it.
I came home, but she was nowhere to be seen.
She didn't bother to come out of her room!
And the living room lights were all on!
She has absolutely no respect for me.
That's why you beat her?
That little girl?
I'm sorry.
I'm the one to blame.
After losing my wife and struggling to be a single dad,
I guess it's a sin to have a little bit to drink.
Jeez.
What a sad fate.
Even still, you shouldn't have beaten your child.
I didn't want her to be ridiculed for not having a mother!
I picked up a broom just once.
Just to discipline her.
Kids with single parents can be easily condemned
even for the tiniest mistakes!
Can't you relate, Officer Jung?
Of course.
I completely understand how you feel.
I only did this for her sake.
I can't believe
my own daughter accused me of a crime.
How could this be?
I've become a laughingstock.
I'm mortified.
Mok-ha.
You get angry when you see your dad, right?
You don't want to hear his nagging
and want to run away, right?
I'm familiar with this situation since I have a son your age.
That's a syndrome.
You know the "eighth-grader syndrome," right?
It just came late for you.
Don't worry.
It'll soon pass.
And you'll regret it a lot.
You'll regret what you did to your dad.
What are you doing?
Say, "I'm sorry."
"I love you."
And give her a hug.
I'm sorry.
Mok-ha, I'll protect you so don't worry.
I love you.
What are you doing?
You should apologize
and say you won't act up again.
I'm…
I'm sorry.
I won't ever…
We're closed.
Here's your music video.
Thanks.
The fan video contest ends at midnight today.
Is that so?
I'm sorry.
For what?
Just…
for everything.
Did you know?
Ran-joo
is from this island.
Really?
She got plastic surgery
and stopped using the dialect, so no one knows.
But I do.
That's unexpected.
What?
Does she also lack a lot in your eyes?
I said I was sorry.
Don't be sorry.
I agree with you.
She has no worries, gloominess,
concerns, or reasons
to cry.
I was envious of her.
I wanted to be like her.
So when you said I lacked a lot,
I was actually jumping for joy.
FAN VIDEO CONTEST AUDITION
HELLO, I'M SEO MOK-HA
Seo Mok-ha's cell phone broke,
so her friend, Jung Ki-ho, will leave his number instead.
SUBMIT
UPLOADING VIDEO
Dream us The little girl who used to dream
Dream us Shining brighter than the stars
Dream us My heart…
What did you do yesterday?
Did you pull an all-nighter?
What is it?
Your shoulders are too stiff for someone in their twenties.
I was up watching something.
I should call in Dr. Jung for some therapy.
How does 4:00 p.m. sound?
Good.
TALENT AGENCY STOCKS UP & DOWN
Is that news article true?
It's just a rumor, not an article.
"Yoon Ran-joo and the person who turned her into a star…"
And who exactly is that?
I'm a self-made woman.
"…Hwang Byung-gak, have strong loyalty toward each other."
It's flimsy.
It's flimsier than this.
"She'll most likely remain loyal."
I have no intention of doing that.
"Said a close friend of Yoon's."
Who is that?
Even I don't know who it is.
Look.
If resigning your contract isn't set yet, can I give your number to the CEO
of Bier Entertainment?
I don't care which agency it is. They can all contact me.
I've done all I can for Mr. Hwang.
His agency got its own building and went public thanks to me.
If I resign with him,
he'll monopolize Korea's entertainment industry.
He'll have to answer to the anti-trust committee.
What is it? Are you going to tell on me?
No.
Then spread a rumor behind his back for me.
Say that I haven't chosen my next agency
and I'm accepting contract proposals.
Can I send you one as well?
I'm interested in you too.
Does the size of the agency matter?
Well…
No, not really but…
Did you watch the fan videos?
Yes, I watched all of them.
Which one caught your eye the most?
You better answer well.
If we see eye to eye, then I'll consider
your contract proposal.
There was one girl.
Hey, Mok-ha.
Can you collect the volunteer applications from your class?
Yes, sir.
Good.
Hello?
Is this Jung Ki-ho?
Yes, it's me.
I'm Lee Seo-jun from Sugar Agency.
I'm calling regarding Ms. Seo Mok-ha.
One minute.
Please wait.
Don't hang up.
Hey, Mok-ha!
Seo Mok-ha!
Hey.
-I'm not deaf. -Mr. Lee Seo-jun
from Sugar Agency is calling.
He watched your video.
Take it. Hurry.
Hello?
Yes, I'm Seo Mok-ha.
Yes.
Thank you. Yes.
Well…
No, it's such an honor. But…
Singing is just a hobby of mine.
And I sent the video just for fun.
Well…
Seoul?
I'm afraid that would be difficult.
Yes.
I'm sorry.
Thank you, though. Goodbye.
Here.
Thanks.
What was that?
What do you mean?
You won first place.
I know.
Then, you should go to Seoul.
You wanted to meet Yoon Ran-joo.
I've lost interest now.
Just like that police officer said,
I think I've grown up now.
Hey.
Submit your volunteer applications now.
Hey, did you hear me?
Submit your volunteer applications.
Will you please listen…
Hey! Submit your volunteer applications!
Why…
Why won't you listen to me?
I told you to submit your forms!
Do I sound
like a joke to you?
Mok-ha.
Why didn't you listen to her in the first place?
Submit the forms right now!
Sorry.
We're sorry.
We didn't mean to.
Why are you crying? Don't cry.
Sorry, Mok-ha.
Is this something to cry about?
So you successfully sing
in front of Yoon Ran-joo.
Then what?
"Then what?"
Then…
It's a secret.
I could guess what her secret was.
After performing in front of her,
Mok-ha would've probably said this to Yoon Ran-joo.
"I want to become like you."
"I want to leave Chunsam Island
and become so famous that I'm untouchable."
"So…"
-"Please save me." -Please save me.
RESPECT YOUR CLASSMATES FOR A HAPPY SCHOOL LIFE
You startled me.
What is it?
Take it.
What's this?
A map to my house.
Why would you give this--
Mok-ha.
It's not the eighth-grader syndrome.
I know better than anyone else
what it is.
You'll die at this rate.
Just like the fish in the water tank,
you'll die if you're left as is.
You'll either be cut with a knife or die of suffocation.
You'll die if you don't do anything.
Then, what can I do?
What am I supposed to do?
There's no way…
out of this.
There is.
If your father becomes violent again,
don't go to the police station.
Come to me
without him knowing.
My window is blue.
It's easy to spot.
Knock on it twice.
Gently.
Do you think you're a hero or something?
If I knock, then what?
Then, I'll leave this island
with you.
I'll take you to Yoon Ran-joo without your father knowing.
Open the door.
Mok-ha.
Open the door.
Don't cause a scene and open the door!
Open the door!
Mok-ha.
Don't give up even if you get scared and just come to me.
Don't forget.
Blue window. Knock twice.
Okay?
What if it's late at night?
Just come no matter what.
What if it's at dawn?
What if you're asleep?
It's okay. Just come.
I'm a very light sleeper.
It doesn't matter what time it is.
Just come.
Let's buy some shoes once we get ashore.
Hello?
I'm sorry for calling so late.
I'm Jung Ki-ho, Seo Mok-ha's friend.
Who?
Mok-ha's decided to go to Seoul.
Yes.
Where and what time should we meet?
We'd be grateful if you showed up.
Okay.
All right.
Sunday.
Old Seoul Station.
A compass on the ground.
Should we meet you there?
Okay.
We'll be there at all costs.
No matter what.
YOON RAN-JOO
Hello, what is it?
That was quick. Were you awake?
Yes, I just woke up.
Then, can you come over right now?
Mok-ha.
How can you call this place a house?
Mok-ha.
Open up!
Mok-ha.
Open up!
Mok-ha!
Open up!
You little…
She's locking her door again.
One.
Two.
Are you seriously signing my contract?
Yes.
You did read it, right?
Of course.
The contract period was significantly long.
You think I'll be successful for that long?
Yes.
I liked that.
I don't have any money to pay you.
That's why I added a few lines.
The total amount of albums sold for me--
It's 18,700,000. The most ever for a Korean female singer.
Add 1.3 million to that to make 20 million.
Do your absolute best to raise
your agency's value by then.
Once I sell a total of 20 million albums,
you can hand over half of the agency's shares instead paying me.
What do you say?
Sounds good.
I like that.
You're not going to regret this?
There must've been other favorable contracts, so why me?
More than anything else…
it's because I liked this word.
You didn't refer to me as "you," "she,"
or any other pronoun.
You put "artist."
It's the first ship at 7:00 a.m.
Have some.
I'm not hungry.
You should still eat.
It'll be a long trip.
You don't regret it?
Regret what?
I told you to come out,
but I'm not too confident.
We might sleep on the streets for some time.
We could starve too.
Or we could be dragged back here.
It's okay.
If I can spend one day in peace away from my dad,
I'll be satisfied.
Two days would be even better.
If it was forever,
my wish would come true.
My mom told me
if you wish for something with all your heart,
one way or another, it'll come true one day.
And it'll happen in an unexpected way.
I couldn't sleep a wink because of the mosquitoes.
Be quiet.
Dad.
Isn't that Ki-ho?
Yes, it is.
And that's the girl from Chunsam Island Seafood.
What are they doing here this early?
Your call cannot be connected. You will be redirected to voicemail.
You will be charged--
This is driving me insane!
Young-ju, have you seen Mok-ha?
No, I haven't. She's not home?
That little bitch has gone crazy.
Hello?
Hey, Mr. Seo. It's me.
Is Mok-ha taking a boat somewhere?
From now on, I promise to take care of you no matter what.
What is this?
You're not proposing, are you?
Jeez. No, it's not that.
I'm going to be a grown-up and take care of you.
A grown-up?
You?
Ran-joo picked me.
I'll be able to make a living with my singing.
You and I are different now.
I'm a working adult, and you're a minor.
A minor?
So don't worry about a thing
and focus on your studies.
Trust me. Okay?
How can I trust you?
What? Just trust me.
Just trust me and keep going forward.
All the way.
Hey, let's sit over there.
We'll be in direct sunlight here.
Let's go.
Okay.
Have you seen Mok-ha?
Let's part ways here.
You can go alone, right?
Alone?
Listen carefully.
Go to Old Seoul Station on Sunday, July 1 by 8:00 p.m.
You'll see a copper plate in the shape of a compass on the ground.
Hey, Ki-ho.
A man named Lee Seo-jun will be waiting for you.
Call him if you don't see him.
He's at the very top of the call log.
I thought you were coming with me.
Ki-ho.
I was going to.
But this is only right.
Change your name like Ran-joo did when you get to Seoul.
Forget about everyone on this island.
Including Young-ju, Dae-woong,
and me.
That way, your father won't find you.
Understand?
Good luck on the audition.
I hope you become a singer.
And not just any singer.
But one whose songs are played everywhere,
like on TV, in the streets, and in restaurants.
Become so famous
that no one
could ever dare to mistreat you.
Okay?
What are you doing?
What is this?
I won't let you take another step, sir.
You're the one who persuaded her to leave?
Move.
What are you doing?
SUGAR AGENCY LEE SEO-JUN DIRECTIONS
VOCAL TRAINING ROOM CLOSE TO SUGAR AGENCY
STUDY ROOM FAR FROM AGENCY BUT CHEAP
SUNDAY 8:00 P.M., OLD SEOUL STATION, COMPASS ON THE GROUND
Ki-ho's always acted like a runaway.
I know better than anyone else
what it is.
I'll take you to Yoon Ran-joo without your father knowing.
You. Where do you think you're going?
Where are you going?
Where?
You…
Damn it!
Mok-ha.
Let's go home.
What's the matter with you?
It's all over.
Let's go home and talk.
Come here.
I said come here.
What are you doing?
I said come here.
Just come here right now.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
Let's talk it out at home.
Okay?
What are you doing? You'll fall.
Mok-ha!
No!
Ki-ho.
Are you awake?
Hey, go get the doctor.
Okay.
Doctor, the patient has woken up!
-Are you okay? -Goodness, Doctor!
Do you recognize me?
Mok-ha.
Where's Seo Mok-ha?
Don't worry.
The coast guard is searching for her.
"Searching"?
Why would they?
You see,
Mok-ha's father came to get her, and she was running away.
Then, they both fell into the water.
But I heard the search has been hard since the fog is so thick.
Those are potato flowers.
What?
Daffodils don't blossom in groups like that.
They're noble and blossom one by one.
Jeez. Didn't you know that?
Ki-ho.
When I'd wake up every morning,
I used to wish my father was gone.
You were right.
If you wish for something,
one way or another,
it'll come true one day.
And it'll happen in an unexpected way.
TWENTY
FIVE
What in the world…
is that?
CASTAWAY DIVA
The world has changed a lot, right?
This tastes so good.
-Stop! -Why?
YOON RAN-JOO
Ran-joo.
Yoon Ran-joo isn't what she used to be.
I'll deal with it.
Shake these balloons!
-They want you to sing live instead. -No one here would know my song.
You can do it!
I'm going to protect and cover for her.
Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim