It's all in there.
Who I am and the story of my life.
Use it as reference for the article and publish it in the 20th anniversary issue.
So, you're Ten, the famous author with the hidden identity,
and you'll reveal who you are through an interview with The Most?
I guess you might find it hard to believe.
Does this look familiar?
Same handwriting, same pen.
Do you still need more proof?
What else can I show you?
Did you tell the printers to halt production?
The recording should be enough to write the article.
Take pictures.
You'll need a few shots for impact.
-Mr. Kim. -Make sure I look good.
I shaved just for this occasion.
Why are you revealing yourself?
Is it to save the magazine from shutting down?
Come on, take my picture already.
Gosh!
I'll take some selfies then.
I look better in person.
Touch up the photos and make me Most-esque.
You must have your reasons for all this anonymity.
No secret lasts forever.
I might as well reveal mine
in the most Most-esque way possible.
Could there possibly be a better timing than this?
You don't have to do this--
I thought you were a professional.
Don't make me doubt my decision to come to you.
At first, I was going to ask Jackson.
Which reminds me, you might not like the recording.
I thought I was giving it to Jackson, so I spoke casually.
I don't like being talked about by strangers,
but I thought it would be all right to have Hye-jin tell my story.
You know how softhearted she is though.
She wouldn't have the heart to do it,
so I contacted you instead.
-Mr. Kim. -Write the article.
Reach first place.
Save The Most.
That way...
nobody will cry.
What happens to you if I write the article?
Won't this completely change your life?
It'll be chaotic for a while, but it'll pass like all things do.
It doesn't matter.
But this is...
Please do this.
I want The Most...
to publish my first interview.
Please.
Mr. Kim.
No way.
How does this make any sense?
What on earth is going on?
I don't feel like I lost out at all.
Poong-ho is our VP?
-Gosh. -My goodness.
Unbelievable.
I thought I was seeing a ghost.
Me too. None of it makes any sense.
-How is this possible? -Ciao!
You...
I mean, Mr. Vice President, how...
-You're unbelievable. -How could you do this to us?
-This is so crazy. -No way.
You traitor.
Attention!
My dears, I'm sure you have many questions.
O sole mio!
Yes, Auntie.
Go ahead with the formal introductions.
Thank you.
Hello, I'm Jinsung Magazine's new vice president, Kim Poong-ho.
Kim Poong-ho, you...
How could you keep this from us?
-Yes, you should have told us. -How could you?
Did you ask? No one asked me.
Wasn't it obvious? I reek of privilege from head to toe.
Privilege? I don't see it.
Come on, where's the respect for your VP?
Anyway, can you ask your father to save our department?
-Yes. -Save our team.
Yes, right.
I already asked,
but the head office already decided, so his hands are tied.
Why did you work here as a reporter then?
I have to know the inner workings of the company
in order to run the business.
See, my heart is in the right place, you know?
-Do you want to die? -Gosh, it's not worth it.
Hey, Hye-jin.
Where are you?
I had a meeting.
With whom?
Just someone.
Did you know our team is in an uproar right now?
Brace yourself. The new vice president is...
Mr. Poong-ho. He's the chairman's son!
How is this possible?
The world is full of surprises, isn't it?
Yes, life is full of unexpected surprises.
Let's talk later.
Hi, Jackson.
Listen well because I'm about to tell you about myself.
My Korean name is Kim Shin-hyuk and my pen name is Ten,
but you already know this.
Hello.
Yes, it's about the additional article.
We'll not push through with it.
Please proceed with the original draft.
Yes.
No!
What? What's wrong? What happened?
This is unbelievable!
What?
You know that aptitude test I took?
I got the results.
And?
What?
I quit that job because I was ashamed,
so why does everything lead me back to being a hotelier?
What was the point of me quitting then?
You were ashamed that your dad got you the job.
It's not like you hated working there.
In fact, I'd say that you rather liked it.
Well, I guess I didn't hate it.
Considering how you normally hate everything,
saying that means you actually liked it.
-You think so? -I do.
-Really? -For sure.
Oh, good morning, sir.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR TEN
This is...
Sir, I told you I was canceling the interview.
How do you explain this print?
How many copies have been distributed already?
Wow, The Most has a new interview.
Hey, it's an interview of Ten.
Wow, they must have actually interviewed him.
Oh, it's Ten.
Mr. Kim came by with the new article.
I tried to check with you, but he said that you knew
and that he'd take full responsibility.
The 20th anniversary issue, the fruit of our labor, is finally here.
Wait. What's this?
An exclusive interview with Ten?
-What? Whose interview? -Did you say Ten?
Wait! Isn't this Shin-hyuk?
What on earth is this?
Unbelievable.
What's going on?
Shin-hyuk is Ten?
What did you say?
But Mr. Kim isn't...
Today is a special day.
What's so special about it?
You'll find out tomorrow.
No way!
Hello, this is the Ara Hotel.
Please connect me to room 2024.
That room is empty.
What? Isn't Kim Shin-hyuk staying there?
He checked out of the room this morning.
Are you okay?
Were you shocked?
I'm sorry.
You should've done it so I didn't have to do it myself!
Don't come running to the hotel or anything.
I won't be there anyway.
See you.
Oh, mamma...
The pen was more than enough.
You didn't have to give me such a huge gift, Shin-hyuk.
He's a lunatic to the core.
Gosh, I'm bored.
POPULAR SEARCHES: TEN'S IDENTITY
What is this?
AUTHOR TEN REVEALS IDENTITY
Wait.
Isn't this Mr. Suite 2024?
-Are we absolutely sure? -It's definitely Kim Shin-hyuk.
-I've been reading his work all this time. -This is shocking.
LUNATIC REPORTER
Hey, Ha-ri. I'm a little busy right now.
Hey, what's up with the lunatic reporter?
How do you know him?
He's the one I mentioned.
The one who lives in the suite.
He asked me not to say anything to you for personal reasons.
He...
really seemed to care about you.
-Hye-jin. -Oh, Sung-joon.
Mr. Kim is...
I know.
The issue is already on the stands, right?
What do we do now?
I have to meet with him.
He's staying at Ha-ri's hotel.
He's already gone.
I checked.
Even so, I feel like I have to go.
What is this?
It's the message that he left for you.
Hi, Jackson.
Listen well because I'm about to tell you about myself.
My Korean name is Kim Shin-hyuk and my pen name is Ten,
but you already know this.
What you don't know is that I have another name.
It's my English name.
I was adopted when I was 12.
Probably at this time, you'll be feeling sorry for me,
but I'd appreciate it if you didn't.
As you can tell by my great personality,
I met great parents and grew up in a loving household.
I was happier than I can describe in words.
"Two loving parents..."
I became an author by accident.
I posted some of my work online when I was in high school
and a publisher contacted me.
They offered to publish it and I thought, why not?
But soon enough, their focus fell on something else.
Me being an Asian teen writer who had been adopted
became the main selling point for them.
All I wanted was to enjoy doing what I loved,
but more and more people wanted to control my writing.
After a while, I started to feel like I wasn't myself anymore.
I realized I could continue doing what I loved, if I hid myself.
My gender, age, and background to be exact.
It's why I started using the mysterious name Ten.
I wanted my writing to stand on its own, without prejudice.
Ironically, that meant I had to hide myself.
That's why I chose this life of anonymity.
I wanted to do what I loved most.
Jackson, you know my life's motto.
"Do what entertains me this moment."
I started working for The Most because I thought it would be fun.
Is that enough information to write an article?
Okay, then I'll stop.
I leave the article to you, Jackson.
Thought I was done?
I feel like singing a song for you.
Testing. One, two, one, two.
Just kidding
Did you fall for it again? Of course you did.
How could he leave without saying goodbye?
What's this?
DON'T TOUCH
Come on, I even posted a note
-Kim Shin-hyuk. -saying "Don't touch."
-Who was it? -It's Shin-hyuk.
My money is on Jun-u.
-Is it Shin-hyuk? -I thought everyone would be upset
-It's Shin-hyuk. -if I didn't say goodbye.
You all know how well-mannered I am.
Ms. Cha, I'm wasting my breath saying this,
but you're the best,
absolutely the best.
A-reum, congrats on getting married.
Whoever he is, he's one lucky guy.
Check beneath your chair.
Oh, my...
CONGRATULATIONS
Poong-ho.
You're dirty.
You smell, so please clean yourself.
-He's our new VP. -Throw away the back scratcher.
I'll pass on your message.
And to Jun-u and Han Seol,
stop being so obvious that you're dating.
It's way too obvious and cheesy.
And to our three lovely assistants,
hang in there and join the ranks of the elite.
-Sure. -Thank you.
-Stay strong! -Stay strong!
Dear Mr. Ji, who lives in unit 502.
Did I surprise you?
I'm sorry.
Don't you regret not giving me a few more pairs of underwear?
Underwear?
I'm wearing yours even now. They're so silky and smooth.
Underwear!
I should get going then.
Everyone, take care.
Stay healthy...
and keep up the good work.
He didn't mention Hye-jin.
Oh, right!
I forgot someone.
I almost made a huge mistake.
I knew it.
Of course.
Chief Editor.
Did you like my final gift?
Please...
protect The Most in the Most-esque way.
I'm leaving for real this time.
Take care and be happy, okay?
Bye.
But why didn't he leave a message for Hye-jin?
CONGRATULATIONS! THE MOST KOREA SALES, A RECORD HIGH!
We reached first rank, but I still feel empty.
Tell me about it.
Did Shin-hyuk leave Korea for good?
He disconnected his number.
Kim Shin-hyuk...
This is so mean of him.
Hye-jin, are you going back to the Management Team?
Yes, I'll be heading back there tomorrow.
Why is everyone leaving us? It'll be so empty.
It's so sad.
Then how about throwing a farewell party?
-Yes. -A farewell party.
-Yes, let's do it. -A farewell party.
What?
When did you come, Poong-ho?
I mean,
Mr. Vice President.
That office is so stifling, like a prison cell,
so I'm going to start working here again.
What kind of VP are you? How will you lead the company that way?
Shut it before I whack your head.
-Go. Leave! -Yes, leave now!
Just go!
But I'm ready for Hye-jin's farewell party
with my credit card.
It's a gold card!
No way!
-A buffet? -What are you craving?
Let's have a full course meal.
-Yes, a full course meal. -A full course meal?
Lobster? King crab?
What's wrong with your hair, Poong-ho?
DECEMBER'S SALES CHART: THE MOST, RANK NUMBER ONE
Are you okay?
You didn't refuse any drinks.
How could I when it's my farewell party?
This is a secret, but I can hold my liquor.
Good for you.
Let's go talk.
Go ahead. I'll grab us some drinks.
Okay.
Where did she go?
My gosh.
The moon is bright today.
Mr. Ji?
The moon is bright today.
Doesn't this situation seem awfully familiar?
Let's go, Mr. Slide.
It's cold.
The head office wants me to return.
They've offered me a better position than before.
Really? That's my boyfriend!
You're on your way up.
It's a reward for reaching number one.
But...
it wasn't me that did all the work.
Without Mr. Kim, it couldn't have happened.
That's why...
I'm going to turn down the position.
What?
I was going to propose to you when The Most wins first rank.
It's because I wanted to celebrate the best moment with you,
but it turns out that this isn't that moment.
I...
have to return to America for now.
I might end up starting from square one once I turn down the position.
The moment I'm waiting for might not come for a while.
But Hye-jin,
will you still...
stay with me?
Please...
come with me.
Okay.
I'll go with you.
Let's be together.
Right.
I hope you're not mistaken though.
-What? -This is not my official proposal.
The real one is going to be awesome.
I'll look forward to it.
But,
isn't the moon bright tonight?
Gosh.
Stop making fun of me.
Let's go down the slide.
Let go!
-That's my slide. -No, it's mine.
It's mine!
Thank you for everything.
Are you really leaving?
I'm so sad.
Please don't go.
Do you really have to go?
-Must you go? -Hye-jin.
Good luck.
Thanks.
You should get going, Ms. Kim Hye-jin.
You did well.
Thank you. I'll visit often.
You did well, Hye-jin.
Ms. Cha.
You have transformed completely compared to when you first arrived.
You look good.
Thank you very much.
I've...
learned so much from you.
Why do I feel this way though?
It's like I'm sending away my child.
Ms. Cha.
Okay, that was sentimental.
Cancel that.
Take care.
Hello, Mr. Park.
I'm back.
Oh, Hye-jin!
-It's Hye-jin. -You came.
You have no idea how much I've been waiting for this day.
Welcome back. Let's all give her a hand.
-I'm glad you're back. -Welcome back.
Thank you.
Here we go.
I'm...
back.
Mr. Boo, what do you need me to do?
Nothing. It's six o'clock and time to go home.
It feels weird to be off work so early.
Mr. Kim?
Mr. Kim!
Oh, sorry.
I could've sworn it was him.
It looked like him.
Did I see wrong?
Hi, Jackson.
How have you been?
Mr. Kim.
What's going on?
How could you disappear without saying goodbye?
How could you do this?
And why...
Why didn't you leave me a message?
That's why I came in person.
Do you know how worried everyone is?
Where are you staying?
Have you been eating well?
Are you really okay?
You shouldn't have done this to yourself.
Jackson, good morning!
Do you want a bite?
-No. -Why not?
My front tooth.
I think I've lost my front tooth!
My front tooth! I've lost my tooth!
Nice! Nice hammering.
Jackson, what's up?
I want to be hired. Please let me find a job.
Hey!
Jackson.
Oh, my, who used all my money?
What are you calculating?
Here.
I have so many expenses, but no funds.
I have nothing left to sell.
Sell that one over there.
No way, I bought this with my hard-earned money.
Is that so?
But it feels nice to spend the weekend together.
You had to work on weekends when you were on the Editing Team.
But now, you have no more late nights.
Isn't it great?
Yes, I love it.
By the way, how do I apply for a student loan?
For what?
I'm going to graduate school to study hotel management.
Really?
Yes.
I thought about what you said
and I really did enjoy the work.
So, this time, I'm going to learn it the right way.
My gosh. I'm so proud of you.
It's a great idea.
Anyway, don't worry for I'm an expert on student loans.
Hello, Ms. Lee.
Have you been well?
Yes, thank you. And you?
I called to say thank you for writing that lovely article, Ms. Kim.
Oh, I'm no reporter.
I was only temporarily on the Editing Team
and I've headed back to Management Support.
Oh, is that so?
Come by for some fresh air when you're free.
Yes, I'll do that.
Sure, have a good day.
By the way, Hye-jin.
Yes?
Where are you? Are you home?
I'm at Heyri to meet the author I interviewed last time.
Oh? I could've driven you there if you had told me.
That's not necessary.
Are you free to have dinner later?
Yes.
All right, I'll see you later.
Is this the place?
Should a tiger appear about now and give a little roar?
Roar!
That's a good idea,
something like the old folktales.
Welcome, Hye-jin.
Hello.
I didn't want to disrupt them.
It's fine. Come on in.
-It's okay. -Come on.
-Something cute. -Bears aren't cute.
Attention, please.
Say hello.
These are the authors I'm working with.
Hello.
-Hello, nice to meet you. -Hi.
Is she the reporter who interviewed you recently?
Oh, I'm not a reporter.
Your workroom is lovely.
Do you always work with so many authors?
No, we only gathered recently.
We're working on a group project together.
Everyone is stuck here for the next year.
Wow, that sounds fun!
I'm jealous of how everyone looks so professional.
If you're interested, why not join us?
Pardon?
Your dream was to write children's books, right?
To be honest, it was upsetting to hear that you're not writing anymore.
I'm just going back to where I belong.
Where you belong?
Aren't you forcing yourself into a certain mold by saying that?
I believe that where you want to be is where you belong.
Speaking of which,
we're looking for a final author to join our team.
Are you interested?
Me?
Even though it was an interview, I like the way that you write, Hye-jin.
That's absurd.
I'm actually going to America soon
and...
I might be getting married.
Really? Congratulations!
Thank you.
The workroom was so lovely
and full of cute things.
Just being there was enough to make me feel at home.
You know what I mean?
Yes.
Maybe it's because they're fairy tale writers,
but they all seemed sweet and kind.
-Also-- -Hold up. Slow down.
Drink some water.
You should catch your breath.
They were sitting around a huge table and discussing ideas for the book.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
It's so good.
Oh, the main author's dream
is to work together with other like-minded authors,
which is why she created this children's story village.
Isn't that cool?
Do you want to join them?
-What? -You look really excited right now.
Your dream used to be a children's book writer.
No, I'll be leaving with you soon anyway.
Oh, right, you wanted to discuss language schools?
What do I need to do?
Right.
Look at these and choose a school.
Okay.
Will I be fluent in English a year from now?
These are so cool.
Which school should I choose?
It's too hard to choose one.
I see.
It's Sunday, so why are you up already?
Well, every day is like Sunday for me.
Hold on.
These are samples for school interview questions.
Test me.
-Interview questions? -Yes.
Let's see. What are the four Ps?
The four things needed for effective marketing.
Product, price, place, and promotion!
Awesome!
And what is promotion?
Ways of communicating with customers such as advertising,
PR, direct marketing, and sales promotion.
Oh, you studied hard, didn't you?
I'm too good, aren't I?
Has studying always been this fun?
"Product, service, design quality..."
Ha-ri, you look really pretty right now.
Tell me something I don't know.
I'm always pretty.
I meant your expression, not your face.
You look really excited.
Really?
Then again, I am pretty excited these days.
"How would you differentiate your product?"
I'm not pretty at all.
There's not an ounce of excitement.
Which is why she created this children's story village.
Isn't that cool?
Do you want to join them?
-What? -You look really excited right now.
TO HYE-JIN, IN HOPES THAT YOU KEEP ON DREAMING. LEE MI-EUN
I believe that where you want to be is where you belong.
Do you want to come over for dinner later?
Hey.
Come on in.
Let's get married, Sung-joon.
What?
What I mean is...
we should get married.
I fully intend to marry you someday.
Of course it must be with you.
Of course, but...
I even prepared our rings.
This one is mine.
Give me your hand.
This one is yours.
I'm proposing to you right now.
But instead of right now--
You want a year to yourself, right?
How did you know?
The reason I need a year is--
You want to write the children's book, right?
How did you know?
Thanks for being honest with me.
I could see that you wanted to take the job
and I was worried that you rejected it because of me.
Was it that obvious?
If you were to come to America with me,
you'd be left with regret
and you'd suffer in silence.
I would be oblivious
and feel terrible when I find out about it later.
You're being honest with me because you trust me, right?
I want to be pretty, most of all to myself.
A person looks the prettiest when they're doing what they love.
I want to do what I love...
and look pretty.
Not for anyone else's sake,
but just for me.
I think you made the right choice.
Thank you
and I'm sorry.
But I do feel a little cheated.
I was preparing a grand proposal.
Really?
What were you planning?
What's the point in telling you now?
Anyway, why don't we put together our puzzle?
Come on, what were you planning?
Tell me.
So, what were you planning to do?
Just give me a hint. What were you planning?
It's too late now. I'm not telling you.
Next time, bring the hidden girl. We'll return her to her rightful place.
Wait, I'm missing a piece.
Can't you please tell me?
I'm dying of curiosity.
How were you going to propose?
Oh, there it is. Will you grab that?
What?
This is how I was going to propose.
I also...
prepared a few words.
Before I met you,
I didn't know such happiness existed.
You made me feel such happiness, so I wanted to return the favor
and make you happy for the rest of your life.
Hye-jin,
will you...
Will you marry me after one year?
Give me your hand.
We have two rings.
I like it. It's unique.
I'll get going then.
What?
Do you have to go?
What?
Well, it's late,
and I haven't folded my laundry.
Also, the recyclables.
I have to organize the recyclables.
Really? Then I'll drop you off.
Oh, my car key. I must've left it inside.
Wait here. I'll go grab it.
It's fine. I can take this cab.
No, wait. I'll drop you off.
It's only ten minutes away.
Bye. I'll call you when I get home.
Bye!
Who is it?
Hye-jin.
I thought about it
and I don't need to fold the laundry today
and the recyclables can wait until tomorrow.
Do you really have to live there?
Can't you go back and forth from here?
It's a joint project.
All the authors are moving in until the series is complete.
I should be there too.
It didn't really hit me that you were leaving,
but it feels real now that...
I'm seeing you pack.
I know.
We've never been apart since I came back from Japan, right?
Yes.
Are you crying?
Of course not.
Why are you crying?
I'm just getting teary because you're about to cry.
I could've gone to America, but Heyri is much closer.
All it would take is two hours to come see you.
But we were together every day for ten years.
Now we have to make the effort to meet!
Why are you saying that? You're making me cry.
Who's going to cry and blow noses with me?
If you ever cry, I'll come over to blow your nose for you.
You'll really come all the way over here?
Of course!
-Hye-jin. -Ha-ri!
For Kim Hye-jin's new start!
For Min Ha-ri's acceptance into graduate school!
-Cheers! -Cheers!
Love shot.
Remember the day we first moved in here?
The boiler broke down.
We woke up the next day almost suffering from hypothermia.
What about this day?
Do you remember when the water shut off while you were washing your hair?
Of course I remember.
My hair was full of suds when the water just shut off!
-It was freezing. -It was unbelievable!
Don't go, Hye-jin.
-Nope, I'm going. -Don't leave me.
-You never clean up. -Don't go.
-I won't let you. -No! That tickles!
Come here.
You're dead, Min Ha-ri.
That's the workroom.
It really is nice here.
Maybe I should move here too instead of New York.
What time should I meet you at the airport tomorrow?
What time is your flight?
Hye-jin.
Let's not weep and cry at the airport.
Why not?
I want to see you off.
We might not see each other again for a whole year.
I don't think I'll be able to handle it.
I tried to be all cool and said you could stay.
But when I see you tomorrow, I might beg you to come.
I'm afraid I'm going to want to take you.
So you suggest we say goodbye here?
Don't let your guard down.
I might show up out of the blue when you least expect it.
I'll call you ten times a day.
I'll email every single day.
Let's write letters like we did as kids.
Yes, let's do that.
Go on inside.
You go first.
I want to see you go.
Okay.
Bye.
I love you.
I love you, Hye-jin.
Me too.
I love you too.
Hye-jin, where are you going?
I have a visitor.
I'll catch you later!
Hello!
Subtitle translation by Hyelim Park