“You’re the only person who knows her the most right now”
Sung-Hyun comes to visit Du-Sik after hearing his fallout with Hye-Jin. It’s the moment we finally hear Du-Sik’s thought about himself. For the first time, he starts to feel insecure about himself. Sung-Hyun reminds him that he can also become as courageous as Hye-Jin. All he needs is to show her his true colors. He also reminds him that nobody in this world knows Hye-Jin more than him. It’s a wake-up call for Du-Sik because Hye-Jin already showed everything to him, the part of her that she doesn’t show to anyone. Du-Sik is the only person that knows her more than anyone right now while she’s still halfway there.
Hye-Jin’s parent sends packages of homemade side dish for her and Du-Sik. Over the phone, Hye-Jin’s father asks her to pass the messages that his plants are growing well thanks to his advice. He also wants Hye-Jin to bring Du-Sik next time she visits them during the holiday. She begins to remember the times where her parent visit her and all of them had a good time together with Du-Sik. Hwa-Jeong’s words of advice to her also stuck with her. She realizes that Du-Sik is slowly opening up to her during the time where he tells her about his guilt over his grandfather’s death or the times when he anxiously hugs him after having a nightmare.
Du-Sik is hurt emotionally not just physically. Although he’s always busy doing all the jobs, surfing, helping Gongjin, he is emotionally stuck and lost. He has been disconnected from himself for a long time. All the things we’ve seen are his way of coping and being in control. Because that’s what people who experienced trauma do. They need routines to survive to keep things under control, or the other way around. They free themselves and remain uncommitted. Hye-Jin has been great progress that’s ever happening to Du-Sik, but she realizes that Du-Sik needs more time to finally get out from his circumstances.
Don’t make me wait too long.
Later, we witness Du-Sik travel back to the memory of his college days. The times where Jeong-U, the name of the man in a suit and his beloved Hyung, preparing his grandfather’s memorial service for him. Remember when Du-Sik says that Hye-Jin is the second person that he opens up to about his grandfather? Well, Jeong-U is the first person he talks about. He is deeply touched and cries upon his consideration towards him since it’s the first time someone is there to share the feelings and momentum with him.
The memory lane continues to the day of his upcoming first internship at Jeong-U’s firm company. That is the day where they buy the expensive suit that he wants to throw out. So, Seon-Ah, the woman in the photo is Jeong-Gu’s wife. And the next thing we see is, Du-Sik attending the funeral with heavy steps while Seon-Ah is seen emotionless until Du-Sik enters the room. She emotionally asks him to leaves while her baby is crying in the back. She starts to blame Du-Sik for everything that happens. He helplessly apologizes. “If you’re sorry, bring Jeong-Gu back to me! You should be the ones who die instead,” she yells. Both of them break down in tears and the words that ever come from Du-Sik are only, “I am truly sorry,” It’s heartbreaking, indeed.
But, knock-knock, Du-Sik. The present is here to pick you up again. Hye-Jin always comes at the right time. She brings the packages from her parents to his house. Later, she says that she already has a conclusion about their relationship but she’s willing to give him more time until he’s ready to open up as long as he wants Hye-Jin to be a part of his future. Although he still can’t give a proper answer, he agrees. “I will wait. But don’t make me wait too long,” she says. Good job, Hye-Jin!
We’re halfway there.
Sung-Hyun decides to throw a final party to thank Gongjin’s residents for their cooperation and warmth during his filming. It’s heartwarming seeing the differences in the Gongjin community. From Hwa-Jeong and Yeong-Guk starting over, Gam-Ri gaining another grandchild which is June, Mi-Seon and Eun-Cheol finally having their first kiss and balancing their relationship, to Sung-Hyun finally finishing his filming. He sings his heart with a song that surprises the entire Gongjin due to his exceptional voice. It even pushes Du-Sik to open his heart to Hye-Jin.
He finally approaches her and both of them separate themselves from the crowd. The scene is shot with a meaningful wide-angle where they’re standing halfway to each other in the frame. It is to represent that they’re halfway there to reaching one another. Du-Sik asks her to come over to his place after the party is over because he got something to tell, but it’s going to be a long story. Hye-Jin happily agrees to listen. She also has something to say regarding the job opportunity in Seoul.
Just when everything is about to find its closure, the writer decided to clown us with, “Nope. Let me give you some twist to look forward to for another week.” As usual, Gongjin’s squad is talking sweetly about Du-Sik and Hye-Jin’s relationship. They notice how Du-Sik has started to call Hye-Jin by her name, while Hye-Jin still calls him “Chief Hong”, but with a loving tone. They jokingly say it’s probably because Du-Sik’s real name is outdated. Ho-Da and Writer Kang overheard the conversation. She agrees that Du-Sik’s real name does not fit his image at all. Ho-Da asks her, “What is Chief Hong’s real name?” She answers with, “Hong Du-Sik,”
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