SLOW [KBS Drama Special2017.11.29]

Move faster! If you win tomorrow's game the competition will be easy. If not, it will be difficult again. Starting members for tomorrow... - Huimin, you get ready.

/ - Yes, sir. Those who want to warm up, warm up. I will put up the strategies at your dorm tonight. - Yes, sir.

/ - Yes, sir. Relax and just do what you usually do. Ihyeon. You help Huimin practice.

Yes, sir. Dismissed. - Thank you. / - Thank you.

Good job today. Look. This is when your thumb is open, when it's closed. And when you throw.

Let's skip today. If he fails tomorrow, you could be the pitcher. Won't you be tired? You won't leave if you don't hit a few dozen times. One.

Two. One. Two. What are you doing? Come out when you're ready.

Strike! Pitcher Jeong Huimin of Hanwon High has been doing great until the 7th inning with a no-hitter. What an amazing pitch. That's right. Among high school players, I can assure you that he is one of the best.

He's also a good batter. Today, he got 3 hits in 3 at-bats with a two-run home run. He earned 4 RBIs today already. Yes, Jeong Huimin is still strong and firm.

Actually, his pitch speed is slowly increasing. According to records, his best pitch speed was 156km/h this spring. That's quite fast for a high school student. Today's game...

Oh! - The 3rd baseman Lee Jiwon... / - Hey! Are you okay? Got hit in the eye and is on the ground. Jiwon! Did it hit your eye? You got hit in the eye! Jiwon, are you alright? - Seonghun, get some ice. / - Yes, sir.

Hey! What were you thinking? Geez. Seonghun, take care of him. Rest of you, get ready again. Go, go.

Let's wait and see. Unfortunately, you missed a no-hitter today, Huimin. Aren't you upset or disappointed? Well, I tried my best. And baseball is all about the team.

So my team comes first. We must be grateful to our team members to get the victory we yearn for. Good thinking. But to be honest, many scouts from both MLB and Korea are watching.

It would've been great if you had it in your records. I play because I love baseball, not for the records. You are a great person. When I see you bat, it's so strong that I feel like I'm seeing Bellinger in LA Dodgers.

So I get really excited when I give a running commentary on the game. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Okay, let's eat now.

- Thank you for the food. / - Thank you for the food. The records only tell the truth. I want to hit well.

But the records doesn't know... How I feel. Lee Jiwon, what are you doing? What was that? Strike! Strike! Sir... What is it? Is it possible to check the pitch speed of today's pitcher? Who? Park Sanghyeop? No, Kang Wonsil, who struck me out.

Kang Wonsil? Oh, him. It was the same as usual. Why? I thought it was a curveball but it was fast and his fastball... It's not fast.

His fastball speed is about 130 km/h. I will do well next time. Why don't you take a break? Go to your afternoon classes for a while. And clear your head.

What about you don't come to practice next week? If your batting average keeps falling like this, you won't be able to go to the professional league. You need to maintain your average. Have you eaten yet? I'll take care of myself. Let's eat together.

The food you make all the time. Lee Jiwon. What are you looking at right now? He has a jinx. If he does that during the 2nd period, he gets a hit.

What? He needs to do that for 20 minuites. He got our teacher's permission. It's not pleasant to the eye. What a weird habit.

I heard he play sports. What if he ruins the class atmosphere? Let's do this! That was funny. What are you doing right now? I'm practicing baseball. Who are you? I thought you were juggling.

Get lost. Why did you even come here? The teacher told me to give this to you. When are you going to leave? What are you doing? It's cool. What is? What you are doing.

- Is that how you really practice? / - What? It's a bit weird. Why aren't you practicing over there? It's none of your business. Just go so I can practice. This is where I usually practice.

I must do this. So leave! Nobody told you to leave. This is where I usually practice so you can practice and go when you're done. 17.

18. 19. 20. 21.

22. Let's stop now. Or just start from 24. We have a game tomorrow.

I wasn't able to join the practice. That's not the problem right now. The ball seems faster in your eyes. Let's go.

One. Why are you doing this to me? Why are you doing this to me? How many times is this? Are you doing this on purpose? What's wrong with you, Jiwon? We have a game tomorrow. I know I'm just a benchwarmer but this is just too much. What am I doing at this hour? Geez...

Strike! Strike! Lee Jiwon, that punk. This is no good. Coach Kim. After the next at-bat, switch him with Sangmu.

Is Huimin having some trouble right now? He's almost close to being perfect with strong mentality as well. Yes, I think it's because he's been taking successive games. He pitched 100 times yesterday and 80 times three days ago. But 3B Lee Jiwon missed a hit earlier.

- Jeong Huimin just batted. / - Nice. It's going farther than expected. To the fence, to the fence! It fell right in front of the fence.

Unfortunately, it didn't go over the fence and ended up as a double hit. The player rounded third base and he returned home comfortably. 1 RBI and a timely two-base hit. But still, is it because of consecutive hits? He could've easily gotten the ball over the fence.

Next at bat is Lee Sejong. Quite a lot of people came to cheer today. Is it an after-school activity? How lucky. They skipped class.

Lee Sejong just batted! The ball made through! Lee Sejong's consecutive safe hits. Players are on the 2nd and 3rd base. And the next batter is Lee Jiwon. His defense was quite disappointing today.

Let's see how he bats. Strike! Strike! - Time-out. / - Time-out. He pulled the ball.

The ball is going farther than I thought. It's going near the fence! Everyone's looking at the fence. It went over! He's not a pull hitter and he's also not a long-distance hitter. But he pulled the ball and made it over the fence.

I feel embarrassed now. Baseball is so unpredictable. That's the fun of it. That's right.

- Good job. / - Good job. - Good job. / - Good job.

I want you to come to the game. What? Come and watch me play. Me? It looked like you enjoyed it last time. Why should I do that? Sure.

I will go. Oh, okay. Thanks. But why? What do you mean, why? I should be asking you that question.

Oh, right. Yeah. You should give me an answer. Yeah.

It's because... I can skip class if I go watch you play. Lee Jiwon. Yes, sir.

You've been doing well lately. Your skills came back. Thank you. Do a little better.

You should go straight to the professional league. Pardon? Your physique isn't that great. It's better to play in the professional league than to go to college and play there for 4 years. Two high school graduates will be picked for the 2nd selection.

Aim for that. Okay. Your batting seemed better today. You'll be the starting member for the next game.

Thank you. It was intentional, wasn't it? What? Didn't you do that on purpose? That ball... The day Huimin shut out, you got hit in the eye. Didn't you miss the ball on purpose? You're usually great at defense.

Are you crazy? What did I do? Right. Who would do such a thing? Fine. Stop talking nonsense and get lost. Aren't you going to practice today? It's the weekend tomorrow.

You wanted to practice before going home. No. Get lost. These works are like rooms.

Rooms? It's like there's a narrow hallway in the middle and same rooms are all stuck together. But those rooms are small and damp that they are covered in moss. Those spores keep reproducing and spread to the rooms and the hallway. It's like the room itself is a clump of spores.

What? Do you always talk like that? What do you mean, I talk like that? Something about rooms and moles... I don't really know about baseball so I don't know who's doing great and who's not. Have you never seen a baseball game? Oh, I went to a baseball game once with mom because my cousin was in 3rd division. It was great.

A 3rd division game? No. It was against the professional league. What was it again? All the ranking has been set and... You liked that game? I thought it was the same for your game.

The ball keeps coming to a stop. But when that ball flies away, the umpire gives a new ball. But that game wasn't like that. The ball didn't stop and it was flying here and there around the stadium.

You liked that? Yeah. All the movements were free and flowing and that energy moved from here to here... And people were running out after the inning. It was cute.

The umpire looked nimble and gentle. That kind of flow was good. Let's go now. Oh, right.

Can't you play without that routine? This is where you practice? Yes, it's an individual practice. This place is interesting. What kind of practice do you do here? I hit shuttlecocks. Shuttlecocks? What's this then? I hit it over that.

Are you practicing badminton? Seonghun's ball is slow and we can't train at night. You really are quite funny. Well, I guess it's better since a shuttlecock is slower than a baseball. To be honest, you're not a good batter.

The ball does fly well but you always stop the game. I think it will be fun to watch you hit this. (Lee Jiwon) (I don't think I can go watch the game this week) (What?) (I will just tell you tomorrow) Lee Jiwon. Your phone.

Your phone. - I'm coming. / - You can do it. - Hurry.

/ - Thank you. Cheer up. You can do it. Don't be late! Get on.

Why can't you come? I don't feel well today. I was going to go but... But you should still come. You promised.

Yes, but... I don't really know about baseball. But you made a promise. It's an important game.

What's wrong with you? You are so funny. Why do I have to go there? Hey, I told you last time. Is this one of your routine again? Isn't it about time to stop that crazy act? What? Lee Jiwon, hurry! Lee Jiwon. You won't miss the ball today, will you? A pitcher shouldn't miss a ball.

You'll lose points, not Huimin. Hey. You seem like a lunatic. What you're doing is not baseball.

Just go see a doctor, you punk. You crazy fool! Stop it! Stop! - Get over here! / - Stop! You! If Huimin and the manager find out, you won't be able to play today. Got that? I can tell them about the razor blade and everything you did! You lunatic. Lee Jeongyong is now at bat.

He got 2 hits in 2 at-bats from Lee Jiwon today. Also, there's a double hit. Another great hit! The ball is flying far away. It's an extra-base hit! From 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd, and to home.

He returned home. They scored another point. 1 RBI and a double hit. It seems like Lee Jiwon has lost control.

It seems like he's having a hard time... He hit again! The runner on the first base is rounding 2nd base to 3rd. Another double hit again. Players are on 2nd and 3rd base.

Looking at the situation... - It seems like Jiwon is exhausted. / - Time-out! I think they should switch the pitcher. You were great in the last game.

You're so unstable. Let's switch if you are not confident. - Coach Kim. / - Let me stay for this inning.

Coach Kim. Get Huimin ready. Are you insane? Give me the ball. Let's go for now.

Huimin pitched a lot as well. Lee Jiwon, we need to have a little conversation. Fine. Do what you want to stop them.

Ball. I think they are sticking with Jiwon of Hanwon High. He batted. It's a fly ball.

To the fence! It went over the fence! Jeong Huimin's ball is strong. To the fence! It went over the fence! The tables have turned again. The score is 9:8! Jeong Huimin's hit have turned the tables and Hanwon High won! Lee Jiwon. Isn't it about time you stop? Who's absent today? - Jeongyeon.

/ - Jeongyeon. Why isn't she here? Excuse me. This is where my dad works. I have to work here sometimes.

Dad told me to quit school. Well, that's easier for me too. How did you find out I was here? Sorry for getting angry at you last time. I was a bit stunned but I guess baseball is like that.

You said it's a jinx. Baseball is boring, isn't it? Why are you so serious? Why did you come? Me? I don't know. Maybe I was just bored. You were just bored? Yeah.

But it's not fun anymore. Baseball is so boring. I don't really know about you... But I think you will do well even without that shuttlecock practice.

It's the semi-finals. Today's game is the rising star, Hanwon High, against Daeseong High with great strategies. Jeong Huimin did great in the game 2 days ago and led his team to the semi-finals. As you mentioned, Jeong Huimin earned 5 RBIs.

And Lee Jiwon lost 7 points in the beginning but Jeong Huimin stopped the loss. Oh... Infielders are moving towards one side. - Yes, very interesting.

/ - Yes. Jeong Huimin is a pull hitter so the shortstop moved towards the 3rd base. And 2B moved towards the 2nd base. We should call this "Jeong Huimin Shift." Since he has been getting a lot of extra-base hits and pull hits, I think they moved like that to stop him.

Oh, Jeong Huimin just got struck out. He wasn't able to hit the ball. I think he was wary of the shift. They've rotated after the strikeout and currently, Hanwon High is totally stopped by Daeseong High.

Strike! He batted! To the 2nd base. It bounced greatly and 2B caught the ball and to the 1st base! Safe! So this was the first base hit. It rained so I thought the ball wouldn't bounce back much since the ground is wet. The ball went pretty high.

Doesn't that mean the hit was pretty strong? Well, rather than hitting the ball away, I think it was more like axing the ball. It wasn't very normal. But still, I think Lee Jiwon tried to do something in this situation. Hanwon High players are now on defense.

There wasn't much change in positions and everyone is in their places. Kim Pyeongsu of Daeseong High is now at bat. He's been doing great so far... Very high! It's a fly ball! What a big arc.

3B is chasing after the ball. Near the fence! Out! Good job. Good job, you guys. I...

I wanted to bat really well. And I thought batting well was everything. But now... I'm not sure.

For quite a long time... I didn't like saying "I'm not sure." But now... I begin to think about the words, "I'm not sure." Slowly... Let's think.

A strong hit. It's going towards the right-center! Very far! Over the fence! Two-run home run! Jeong Huimin is trying hard that now, they are only a point behind! That was a two-run home run! Amazing! Jeong Huimin came back to life! They were struggling a bit again today. He hit a very fast curveball. I'm sure everyone knew as soon as he hit the ball that the ball will go over the fence.

Yes.  Hit a home run!   Receive our spirit and energy   Hanwon High, proud and strong  Now is the important part. I'm sure Daeseong High doesn't want a tie. But Hanwon High is on the roll and I'm sure Manager Choi of Daeseong High also knows that.

In these kind of situations, Jeong Huimin's batting gets stronger. He got 5 hits in 7 at-bats. Oh, I think Daeseong High has a little problem. The pitcher looks a bit exhausted but I think there's no one to switch with.

Go, Hanwon High! The game is over. Daeseong High won against Hanwon High 5:4 and they are going to the finals. You did well. Today's game was interesting.

I will come again next time..