Remember

EP. 1

A rural village far from Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul)

A girl who appears to be about 15 years old and wearing a hanbok is climbing a tree, while another child who appears to be the same age as the girl is stamping his feet under the tree.

분이

Baby!!!! If Your Majesty knows, I'm in big trouble!!! Come down quickly!!

연이

That persimmon on the tree looks so delicious~ Just wait a minute~ I..... have given you......

He climbed up the tree, but the fruit was out of reach, so he lifted his claws and looked precariously about to fall.

Suddenly, Yeon-i's foot slipped and she was about to fall down the tree.

분이

(covering eyes) Whew!!! Baby!!!

연이

(Hanging on to a tree branch) Dude....bun-ah;;;; Go and get that person......

겸이

Oh my~ This guy!!!

연이

!! Oh.... Oppa;;; Quick....Hurry up;;;

겸이

(Holding Yeon-i under the tree) Yeon-ah, you can let go since I'm holding your hand~ㅋ

When Yeon-i let go of the tree, Gyeom-i caught her and hugged her, lifting her up onto the ground.

연이

(Hugging Gyeom happily) Oppa!!! How long has it been!!

겸이

Now that I look at it, it seems like Yeon-i is doing well too haha

연이

(Looking up at Oppa) How long are you going to stay this time???

겸이

Well... I guess I'll only be able to stay for about two days this time too...

연이

What is your father's wedding invitation? You've been away for days and you're finally here, and you're only going to stay for two days? Do you know how bored I am without you, brother?!

Gyeom-i and Yeon-i were siblings known in the village for their close friendship. At the age of 18, Gyeom-i went back and forth to Gyeongseong to do various things on his father's orders. At the time, transportation was not good, so it took a long time to go to Gyeongseong. Sometimes, it took several months to return after going out.

Yeon-i was so eager to see her brother that she threw a tantrum at Gyeom-i for not coming home for a long time. However, she felt better when she saw her brother and they went back home together.

아버지

Where have you been wandering around without studying until this hour?

연이

(Startled by the shouting) Oh my god!!! Yes, father!! I'm going to study now~~~

Yeon-i was startled and ran to her room. After greeting the adults, Bun-i followed Yeon-i.

겸이

Father, Mother.... Have you been well?

어머니

Oh yeah... my baby... (holding his hand and caressing his face) Wasn't this road difficult??

겸이

Yes, I had a safe trip.

아버지

Hmm..... Come inside

겸이

Yes, father

After a brief greeting with his mother, Gyeom-i followed his father into the room.

The mother quietly wiped away tears as she watched Gyeom-i's back as he entered the room.

연이

(Opening the book) What is your father's errand?

분이

(Opening the book) I'm right next to you, so how could you know?

연이

Hmm... Something seems to be up... Bun-ah! Are you teaching the kids at school well??

분이

Yes, I told the kids what you told me, and they followed along well.

Although Yeon-i and Buni had different social statuses, she taught Buni to read and write without telling her family, and Buni taught other children in difficult situations.

At that moment, Gyeom-i suddenly came to Yeon-i's room and called her urgently.

겸이

Yeon-ah~ Do you have a kite??

연이

(Hiding Buni's book) Hey!!! Hey!!! Oppa!! Wait a minute!!!

After quickly hiding Bun-i's book, Bun-i opened the door and spoke in a panic.

분이

The young master has arrived. Please come inside...

겸이

Yeon-ah, I need to go to Gyeongseong urgently to run an errand for my father. Get ready now.

연이

Huh??? Now??? Like this all of a sudden???

겸이

It's urgent, so you help me pack my things and I help you get ready.

분이

Yes?? Yes, my lord....

연이

Where are you going???

Kyeom didn't even look back at Yeon-i's question and ran off somewhere in a hurry.

연이

What the heck is going on all of a sudden????

Bun-i was also embarrassed and shook her head at Yeon-i's question.

When Yeon-i and Bun-i, who had finished preparing, went to the inner quarters, Gyeom-i, who had finished preparing with his parents, was standing in front of the inner quarters.

아버지

I said it was urgent, so why are you so slow!!!

연이

Ah..... Sorry, I was in a hurry, I was in a hurry.....

Yeon-i was startled by the sudden shouting. Then, her mother approached her.

어머니

(Yeon holding her hand tightly) Yeon-ah... Follow your brother well~ Don't look away~ Got it??

연이

Yes.... Mother.....

Yeon-i was flustered by the sudden incident and was at a loss as to what to do.

아버지

Yeon, you should follow your brother to Gyeongseong. I have prepared all the money you need to live in Gyeongseong, so you should stay in Gyeongseong and not neglect your studies while you are there!!

연이

Go....suddenly to Gyeongseong;;;; Didn't you stop me from going to Gyeongseong because you said I would have to change my name and use the foreign language;; all of a sudden;;;

아버지

Stop talking nonsense and leave quickly!!

Bun-i couldn't understand her father's scolding and her mother's sudden tears.

겸이

Yeon-ah.... Let's go. We have to move quickly to get to Gyeongseong.... Father.... Mother..... Hello.....

After saying goodbye, Gyeom-i quickly turned around and left. Yeon-i also quickly said goodbye to her parents and followed Gyeom-i.

The parents couldn't leave the door until Yeon-i and Gyeom-i were out of sight, and the mother shed tears endlessly as she watched the children leave.

어머니

Oh no.....sob.......

At that time, my father came to my mother's side.

아버지

I'm sorry... I made you suffer too... I'm sorry...

어머니

No.... Of course I should accompany you on your way, my lord.... As a mother, I feel sorry that I can't take better care of my young children....sob.......

The many servants in the large house had left, leaving only my father and mother, and the house was extremely quiet.

After a while, the area around the house became dark, and as if it knew something, the village was quiet. Then, the ground shook and the sound of numerous footsteps could be heard.

Father and mother sat in the room, holding each other's hands tightly as they heard footsteps, looking at each other's faces and smiling as if they were okay.

Boom!!! The sound of the front door opening was heard, and my parents squeezed their eyes shut, knowing the moment had come. Then, a voice they shouldn't have heard was heard.

분이 아버지

Hey you guys!!!!!! Where the hell do you think you are coming here to cause trouble!!!!!!

Startled by the unexpected voice, my father and mother opened the door and came out to find the servants who had left during the day standing guard in front of the main house, holding pickaxes, sickles, and clubs.

아버지

Well...how come you are here!

분이 아버지

Great God, how could we leave you when you have done so much for us? It is enough that you have saved our children.

아버지

Oh... you foolish person... I'm sorry...

At that moment, a Japanese policeman who appeared to be the captain said something with a mean smile.

일본순사

Kill~ (kill)

At his words, the police officers inside the house went out, and the police officers outside the house came in and aimed their guns.

분이 아버지

Hey you guys!!! Don't you fear the heavens!!!! You Japanese!!! You won't touch even a single thread of the Great Gamma!!!!!

All the servants, led by the father, rushed at the police officers, and several gunshots rang out in the quiet village.

...

......

The house was covered in blood, and the Japanese police left with loud footsteps.

연이

(Looking back) Huh???

The sun had set, but Gyeom-i, Yeon-i, and Bun-i continued walking, crossing the mountain to reach Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul).

연이

Huh...huh...brother;;;; Let's go rest a bit;;;

겸이

Where did that tree-climbing spirit go? If you're going to Gyeongseong, you'll be in a hurry. This is no time to be procrastinating.

연이

No matter how urgent it is, how can I continue walking on this dark mountain path;;;; Just a little.... Just a little rest;;;

Yeon-i was struggling and lay on the ground, and while Gyeom-i was fidgeting, several gunshots echoed through the quiet mountain.

분이

(covering her ears in surprise) Mom;;;;

연이

What...what did you just say???

Yeon-i jumped up in surprise at the gunshot and looked towards their village.

As the gunfire subsided and I felt relieved, I saw the village on fire.

연이

(Looking towards the village) .........Dude....hey..... That place that looks red right now..... isn't that our house???

분이

(Looking at where Yeon-i is pointing) Yes??? Where??? Oh my!!!! Baby!!! This is the Grand Master's house!!!

When I turned around to ask Gyeom-i the whole story, Gyeom-i fell flat on the floor and bowed.

겸이

(In a trembling voice) Father... Mother... Thank you for raising me until now.

Kyeom-i lay face down and sobbed, and Yeon-i saw her brother and realized that her parents had passed away. Yeon-i also collapsed on the spot.

분이

madam;;;

연이

Uh....Mother.....Father......Mother!!!! Father!!!!!

The two people's cries brought Bun-i to tears.

아버지

You must be having a hard time going back and forth to Gyeongseong in place of this old man...

겸이

I am happy to be able to contribute, even in a small way, to my father's great desire to protect the country.

아버지

This is a family that has been passed down for generations... but it is not of much help when the country is in trouble...

아버지

An urgent telegram arrived today from Gyeongseong. They say something about what I did has been caught... The secret society said they will help you stay safe, so you, Gyeom, must pack Yeoni and go to Gyeongseong as soon as possible.

When his father told him to leave, Gyum-i was at a loss and didn't know what to do.

겸이

!!!! Ah....Father......

아버지

Oh my!!! Do you think your little sister Yeon will be killed too!!! Get ready quickly!!!!!

Holding back the tears that were welling up in my eyes, I kicked my seat and ran to Yeon-i to tell her to get ready. Gyeom-i also checked the bundle he had unpacked earlier and packed his bags.

Gyeom-i's father provided secret funds to independence activists so they could carry out their independence movement, and Gyeom-i was in charge of delivering the secret funds.

They tried to sell their current large house to contribute to the independence movement fund, but the Japanese military caught them. Unbeknownst to Yeon, the adults had long ago agreed to stay at home to buy time while Gyeom-i and Yeon-i fled in case they were caught.

어머니

(Going to sit down in front of my father) All the servants have left. I have also given them all the money that the lord had prepared...

아버지

Because of me... even you... how can I raise my head to you...

어머니

Your Majesty... Raise your head. You are a great man for the country. I cannot express how proud I am to be the wife of such a great man.

아버지

Thank you..... Let's meet again in the afterlife