Live Action Episode 1

## Episode One

The first episode of the live action adaption of the **Cherry Blossoms After Winter** manhwa by Bamwoo aired on the twenty fourth of February 2022. After the credits is a next episode preview, which contains scenes from Episode 2.

## Overview

Haebom lives with Taesung and his mother Eunseon yet feels a burden to them. Starting a new school year, Haebom finds he is in the same class as Taesung. While Haebom is bullied by Junseung and Sangwon where he hoped to make one friend this year, Taesung is already friends with Inje, along with Jia, and Jonghee. When Junseung tries to befriend Taesung, he finds him annoying.

At home, Taesung hears from his mom Eunseon how it is likely Haebom will move out once the year is over. At school, Taesung sits with Haebom in the cafeteria. Walking back together, Taesung asks if the guys he was with are his friends where he answers yes.

For his 18th birthday, Haebom receives an envelope of money from Eunseon. In class this is stolen by Junseung. In response, Haebom shouts to give it back.

## Cast and Characters

* Ok Jin Uk: Seo Haebom
* Kang Hui: Jo Taesung

## Story

Seo Haebom is in the kitchen slicing up celery. Boiling broccoli, he then begins cutting an orange. With a meal prepared, milk is then placed with food items in a blender. Smoothies are made, and fish including shrimp is prepared. Ha Eunseon works on a tablet nearby at the table. After lunch is brought, Eunseon says Haebom will make a fine husband for someone someday.

Looking around, Haebom guesses Taesung left early. Commenting that it would be so much better if they went to school together, Eunseon continues that Taesung is her son but she does not get him at all. At the gym, Taesung is lifting weights and working out.

Exiting the house, Haebom considers it is Taesung's house, where he has lived with his family since he was orphaned at seven. It was Taesung's mom Eunseon who decided to take him in, and it is recalled how as a child Haebom was brought there. Thinking how Taesung did not have a say in it, Haebom feels he has imposed enough. Presently, Haebom considers when he graduates next year it will be time to move on.

At school, girls discuss how Taesung will be in their class where they fawn over him for being at the top of the class, good at sports, where he has good looks too. After walking through the corridor, Taesung enters the classroom where he is greeted by Baek Inje, along with Jo Yonghee, and Nam Jia. Mentioning the odds of them being in the same class again, they talk about the year ahead.

Before entering himself, Haebom wishes he could make some friends this year. In the classroom, Taesung turns to find Harbom has entered. Appearing behind him, Kim Junseung slaps Haebom in the head. Having arrived with Lee Sangwon, he states it is like they are destined to be together. Remarking that he has not eaten yet, Junseung tells Haebom to buy him a sandwich, while Sangwon orders him to get some noodles.

As Haebom leaves, Taesung listens to Junseung and Sangwon belittle him. Sat alone on some stairs outside, Haebom considers how he has never been in the same class as Taesung before as he remembers his expression.

While Taesung helps Jia with some classwork, Junseung joins to speak with him. After Junseung extends his hand and shares who he is, Taesung replies so what. When Junseung questions if Jia is Taesung's girlfriend, she answers to ask what does he think, and she is definitely not Junseung's girlfriend. While Jia clarifies they are friends, Junseung insists there is not such thing and they are definitely dating.

With Haebom returning with a bag, Junseung snaps to ask where has he been. Ordering him to get lost, Junseung then queries if Taesung wants some. Questioning how long he is going to be here, Taesung states for him to eat that somewhere else.

Eating alone in the cafeteria, when Jia with Inje and Taesung arrive, Haebom sees them so leaves his table. With it around 5:15pm on the clock, class has ended. Kicking his chair, Junseung says for Haebom to lend him 10,000 Won. Seizing it, Junseon taps Sangwon for them to go to an Internet cafe. As he packs his bag, Haebom is observed by Taesung.

By nightfall at their home, Eunseon brings Taesung some juice as he does homework. Asking him how school was, Eunseon also enquires about Haebom. While he answers for Eunseon to ask him herself, she states how Haebom always just says "okay" or "fine". While thankful Haebom is so laid back, Eunseon also adds it makes her worry since even if something is up he will not say it. Eunseon says that now Taesung is in the same class he can look out for Haebom. After stating he does not have much time left with him, Taesung asks why. Feeling that when they are at university they are bound to drift apart, Eunseon guesses that Haebom will probably want to live alone.

Within the Blooms flower shop, Haebom places a plant on a shelf before tending to a bouquet. When a colleague mentions Haebom looks as bright as the flowers today, he replies they make him happy. Suggesting that Haebom might have someone who makes him happy by looking at them causes him to smile. He thanks her for sending his salary for this week.

Placing breakfast on the table at home, Eunseon finds Taesung has arrived. Asking him to be there for Haebom, she then heads off to work. Where Junseung and Sangwon are messing around in class, Taesung sees they are throwing paper balls at Haebom. While Taesung stands, an alarm causes Junseung and Sangwon to take their seats.

While Jia and Inje search for a place to eat, Taesung tells them to find a place together as he is going to eat by himself. Seeing that Taesung has joined him, Haebom and him eat together. When Haebom raises if he is okay to be seen with him, Taesung is not bothered. After raising the possibility of Taesung's friends saying something, Haebom is asked whether he is fine with him there.

Asking if Haebom is done, since he has finished first, Taesung says for him to wait a bit. Walking back together, Haebom considers how Taesung is so tall, where he himself was taller when they were younger. Checking if he is not walking too fast, Taesung then says for Haebom to walk next to him. When Taesung questions what those guys names were, he hears they are Junseung and Sangwon. After asking if they are his friends, Haebom replies yes.

At the table together at home, Haebom and Taesung eat with Eunseon. They are having seaweed soup since it is Haebom's birthday. In his room, Haebom regards a photo of his mother while thinking how he grown up big and strong. Joining him, Eunseon also speaks to the photo on how today is Haebom's 18th birthday.

Eunseon passes an envelope to Haebom, who finds it is filled with money. While he feels it is too much, Eunseon says for him to buy something he really wants this year, and to remember that she cares a lot about him.

Watching Haebom check his bag in class, Junseung is with Sangwon as he says for him to lend money. When Haebom answers that he forgot his wallet, Junseung steals his bag. Finding the envelope of money, Junseung robs that and Haebom shouts for him to give it back.

## After-Credits Scene

Seated together, Haebom asks Taesung if he should fight them. Saying not to, Taesung adds that he needs to deal with it somehow. When Haebom asks him to not tell his mom, Taesung replies if that is what he wants.

In a separate scene, Jia asks Junseung what type of asshole he is. Junseung says for Taesung to stop messing around and give it back. Having the envelope, Taesung questions if he is not asking for that.

In the flower shop, Haebom hears from his colleague that it is better to write a note himself. In his room, Haebom sees a photo of him and Taesung.

## Chapters Covered

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5