In the 8th episode About Time Korean Drama, Do San wants to take a photo with family, but his father Sun Moon refuses it until he is dead, because his son asked money from him without giving him a reason. We see the stubborn father in About Time, he scolds him no matter what he doesn’t, and lost his son on the end.
About Time Recap: Episode 8
Note: These are specific plot spoilers for About Time Korean Drama Episode 8.
Seong Bin tells Do Ha that Do San’s condition has been progressing faster than other cases, when Do Ha is taking a look at Do San’s diagnosis in his office. Do Ha thinks there must be a way to save his brother. Woo Jin cries out, and feels sorry. Do Ha yells at him, and asks why would he apologize, because he thinks he is the one should be blamed.
Do San meets up with Do Bin in his office, Do Bin asks him where did him get the courage to ask for money he doesn’t deserve. But Do San thinks he has right to get it. Do Bin asks him if he wants to go against him in Do Ha’s place, and claims he is the one to compete against his brothers to keep his place. Do San asks him not to do it to Do Ha, and points out that he is his real brother, warning him that he won’t put up with it if he does it to Do Ha.
Do San visits his dead mother, and cries out, saying that he is scared. Mi Ka comes to Do Ha’s office, and thinks he needs to go home, when he is still looking at the diagnosis. He asks her to tell him how to stop the clock. She tells him that Do San wants to keep it a secret from him, and asks him to go home as usual. Do Ha cries out.
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Do San shows up in the house where Do Ha and Mi Ka are cooking for him. Do Ha asks him to travel together next weekend, Do San asks him why he changed his mind since he asked him all the time, but he refused. Do Ha says that it’s been so long since their previous travel, and stares at his brother. Do San agrees, and says that he is up for traveling anything.
Sung Hee gets a call from Wi Jin when she is picking up facial mask online. She is startled by Mi Ka who just asks about practice. Sung Hee claims she just thought about something.
Wi Jin is curious why Sung Hee didn’t reply his texts and calls, when he is lying in bed. Ra Hee shows up in his room, and asks him to call Sung Hee for her, and tells him his older sister is staying over at Sung Hee’s house. But he thinks his mom should call Sung Hee herself. Ra Hee tells her son that her phone is broken. But Wi Jin tells her that Sung Hee is busy, and didn’t answer his call.
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Ms. Bae meets up with Joon A, and asks her why she returned to Korean, since she is a rising star in Broadway. Joon A reveals she ran away, because of the language barrier in Broadway. Ms. Bae tells her that MJBC will support her if she needs anything.
Woo Jin asks Do Ha, “Are you okay?” Do Ha tells him to pretend nothing happened. Woo Jin is in tears, and accepts his order.
Joon A asks Mi Ka what she thinks about her singing when they’re in practice room, and asks her to film a video of her singing after Mi Ka didn’t reply her.
Joon A asks Mi Ka if she thinks she is rushing her emotions when watching the video Mi Ka filmed. Mi Ka cowardly says yes, Joon A thinks she has a problem with expressing her thoughts, and asks her to film a video again. Mi Ka points out that Joon A lacks strength in her voice, so that she is rushing her emotions. Joon A realizes her voice condition is a problem, and thinks Mi Ka is sharper than she looks.
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Mi Ka asks Joon A if she can go practice alone, Joon A asks her why she practice only by reading notes instead. Mi Ka says that she doesn’t want to… Joon A says, “disturb me?” She tells Mi Ka that she has to it even if it disturbs her, and points out that they’re competing against each other, telling her that she has to be greedy than being considerate. Joon A tells her that she asked her to film the video for her is to find the problem together.
Do San takes looks at the family photos in his father’s room. Sun Moon asks his son what he will use with the money, but Do San tells his father to give it to him without any questions. Sun Moon tells his son that he gives him money not because he likes his behavior, and asks him not to cause any trouble outside.
Do San asks Sun Moon to take a picture with family, Sun Moon thinks he talks about nonsense, and asks him to have meal with family.
Do Ha comes to Do San’s room, and asks him why their father called him. Do San tells his brother that Sun Moon is going to give the money to him. But Do Ha thinks his father never gives out money without reason. Do San tells him their father was sweet when he lived with his mom. Do Ha is shocked, Do San adds that Sun Moon came with hands full of toys he liked, and read him books. Do Ha cannot believe it, Do San shows the photo he took with Sun Moon, and tells him that Sun Moon wrote down everywhere he has been on his calendar.
Mi Ka asks Ms. Oh why she doesn’t go home since her health condition is ok. Ms. Oh doesn’t reply her, but asks her if she told her sick friend’s family about his condition instead. Mi Ka nods, Ms. Oh thinks it must be harder for her, and says that she loves her because she always is nice to everyone. She asks her to hand in there when holding her hand.
Sung Hee runs into Wi Jin in front of MK Group, and asks him what he is doing there. He asks her why she didn’t answer his calls or texts. She claims she is busy so that she didn’t pick up, and wants to go in. But he stops her, and asks her to buy him coffee, because he is thirsty. She grumbles that she isn’t his personal vending machine, and asks him to buy it himself. He claims his mom sent him to ask her something.
He tells her that Ra Hee will come by to see her and Mi Ka while drinking, but Sung Hee thinks he could say that over the phone instead of hustling her for coffee, and smacks his head. He is out of mind, and says that he slept at her place when she is going to leave. She blocks his mouth, and go to outside. But Woo Jin blocks their way, and thinks she showed violence against Wi Jin. She smiles, and thinks it’s not his business. But Woo Jin claims his job is to spot danger and resolve it, and thinks she will lead to an injury, taking her hand away from Wi Jin’s body. But Wi Jin thinks Woo Jin cannot hold her hand like that. Woo Jin laughs, and asks Wi Jin where is his manners. Sung Hee smacks Wi Jin, and takes him away. Woo Jin says she is much tougher than he thought, while seeing them from behind.
Mi Ka is singing while cleaning up practice room, Jae Yoo shows up, and thinks she is in a relationship, because the song was better than her audition number. Mi Ka is happy, and calls him “Director”. He laughs, and mentions she called him “kid” or “peanut”. She feels sorry, and tells him that she loses her temper sometimes, and smiles. He thinks she is prettier when she smiles, and points out that she will look better on stage if she can smile. She accepts his advise, he tells her that she should learn how to breathe between lines, and leaves. She thinks he is a genius.
Do Ha parks his car in front of home, Ms. Bae shows up, and tells him that his father invited her. But Do Ha asks her to go home, and thinks she will make his family feel comfortable. But she thinks his father will feel uneasy if she doesn’t, and wants to go in. He holds her hand, and reveals his brother is very sick.
Sun Moon asks Do Ha why Ms. Bae is so late during family dinner. Do Ha says that he told her not to come as it’s a family dinner. But Sun Moon thinks she is their family, and asks his son if he wants to do business without her, thinking Do Ha has someone else on his mind.
Just then the maid shows up, and says there is a guest arrived. Do Ha tells Sun Moon that he wanted to take a picture of their family together, Sun Moon is shocked, and asks why everyone is so obsessed with pictures, thinking it was Do San’s idea. But Do Ha claims he called the photographer, and asks his father not to blame Do San. Sun Moon scolds Do San that he doesn’t earn his living, and wants his money. Do Ha mentions his father scold Do Ha first, when he fights with Do Bin. Do San says that he was escape because he didn’t want to make others in the family uncomfortable. Sun Moon thinks he protests to be Lee Do San, Do Ha asks his father why he cannot accept Do San as his son, and thinks he is the one making him Yoon Do San.
Sun Moon gets angry, and asks Do San to get out. Do Bin asks Do San if he is dying soon, and why he keeps doing things he has never done. Do Ha stands up, and stares at Do Bin with anger. But Do San holds his hand, and stops him with tears.
Mi Ka asks Do Ha, “Did something happen at home?” after he returned. He tells her that he did something stupid, and hurt Do San. Mi Ka comforts him while touching his shoulder.
Do San meets up with Hye Young outside, and tells her that he is going to go to Northern Europe. She thinks it’s too far. He thinks she has a tough marriage with Do Bin because of him, and regrets. He tells her to fight back, and gets angry when she doesn’t feel good. She asks him how could he asks her to fight since he is her brother-in-law, and thinks he has a reason. He tells her that he wants to open a business, and asks her to be his partner, telling her that it’s something she wanted to do.
Do San calls Attorney Park, and tells him to proceed as he told him, when he is walking alone the street.
Do San asks Sung Bin if he thinks Do Ha and Mi Ka look great together, when they barbecue outside in the evening. Sung Bin thinks they get alone very well, Do San points out the Sung Bin is too serious, and asks Woo Jin to teach his brother how to date a woman. But Woo Jin claims he isn’t in the place to advise others, and thinks Do Ha is nice to Mi Ka. Do San thinks Do Ha always gives Woo Jin hard time, but he sides with his boss until the end. Do San embraces Sung Bin and Woo Jin, and thinks Do Ha is assured to have them, asking for rock-paper-scissors.
Mi Ka thinks they’re like little kids when seeing them, and thinks Do San is happy as he has a nice younger brother next to him. But Do Ha thinks he is just a receiver, while Do San is carrying beer. Do Ha tells Mi Ka that Do Bin pushed Do San down the stairs, and blames himself. She tells him that he will feel heartbroken about what he is thinking about, if she is Do San, because they’re brothers.
Just then Do San comes to them, and says that Woo Jin and Sung Bin want to bury him in alcohol. Woo Jin teases him, and thinks he is that weak. Do San claims he drank three glasses of beer in a row, and asks him to drink the last beer, and asks Mi Ka to buy drinks with him.
Do San asks Mi Ka if she and Do Ha were feeling awkward towards each other, because of Joon A, while walking her. Mi Ka says that she was the one who acted in a small-minded way. Do San thinks Do Ha is lucky to have her, Mi Ka thinks he is biased toward her. He tells her to be generous towards his little brother, and thinks his family will be against their relationship, and hopes she can stay by his side anytime. She claims she is an expert to be by Do Ha’s side.
Do Ha shows up, and asks them why it takes so long to buy drinks. Do San thinks his brother fellow them to make sure he wasn’t embarrassing him. Do Ha asks Do San what he told her, Do San says that his bed…when he is 10. Do Ha is shocked, and thinks his brother told her he wet his bed. Mi Ka laughs. But Do San says that he didn’t say anything. Do Ha asks Do San if his leg is ok, and carries him.
Do San tells Mi Ka that she has to eat alone today, because Hye Young invited Do Ha for lunch.
Do San sleeps with Do Ha after lunch, and tells him not to hate Sun Moon and Do Bin too much. Do Ha asks Do San if he still hates Do Bin, Do San reveals he hates him because he broke his leg, but he misses him when he is lonely. Do Ha tears up when Do San is gone.
Sun Moon shows up in Do San’s funeral with Do Ha and Do Bin, and takes photo leaving a position for Do San. He places the photo in his room with other family photos.
Mi Ka is shocked, after finding out she is sucking Do Ha’s time, while fixing his collar the next day.