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I'll call you as soon as I get to Shanghai.
Look for a translator and send him to the hotel in 3 hours.
English is hard for both of us.
Reserve a Korean restaurant for the meeting with the client.
He likes Korean food.
Okay.
Would you put on your luggage?
What is it?
I'll be right there.
Sir.
Sir!
-This was in your pants pocket. -Really?
-I lost weight in my fingers. -Who's Hyo Jin?
I shouldn't be saying this right now.
-But what's her last name? -You, Lee Jung Rok!
The number you've called...
What?
Stop kidding around.
I'll be right there.
Where do you think you're going?
-If you leave now, it's divorce! -This is more urgent.
Even if you divorce me, I gotta go.
Cheers!
Director Im, why don't you sing a song?
Something really nice.
How did you know I was a good singer?
Not just a song...
I'm a professional at recitals.
Excuse me.
What's wrong with you?
I have something urgent.
Director Im, what're you doing? You don't want to do business with me?
I'm sorry.
I have something more urgent.
Director Im!
Yoon!
I'm fine.
The two lines on the arm band represent the family members.
One line represents friends and acquaintances.
One line on the arm. One line on the heart.
The guys who stood there with those two lines.
The worst goodbye in my life, and the best fortune in my life.
A Gentleman's Dignity
Episode 16
Where are you?
Who is it?
I told you not to talk to me.
Who is it?
-What do you care? -Who is it?
It's my mom.
She's someone that abandoned her own child to raise another's child for over 20 years.
You want to go and learn from her?
If you're not going to go with me, let go.
Fine.
Let's go together.
What was it about?
Is she crying by herself?
Did she get home okay?
I'd rather go with you than worry about these things.
My daughter's so pretty.
How long has it been?
It's the first time since you turned 30, right?
How come you don't pick up my phone calls?
You and I are not the friendly type.
Didn't you know that I was calling for a reason?
What reason? What do you want from me?
Did the kids from Sung Bok go to see you?
Yes, they did. They called and came to see me.
Why are they bothering me?
They've got nothing to do with me. Why are they doing this to me?
It's obvious.
It's a fight between stepmom and stepsons over money.
They want to use you to get rid of me.
Their father is critically ill.
Please.
I really have no interest in your life. Since the age of 12, I didn't have a mom.
Why are you doing this to me?
I thought if I changed my fate, your fate would change, too.
I couldn't do anything for you, so I wanted to change my fate to benefit you.
-Life doesn't always go the way I want. -I don't want to hear it.
Did I ever ask for anything?
Don't you feel sorry to me at all?
I can't change anything now.
They feel divorce is better than letting me get their dad's money.
I guess 24 years of living together means nothing.
No matter what they say, don't meet with them.
I'll take care of everything else.
There's just the last presentation left for Quasi Island project,
so let Mr. Shin take care of that.
From today, I want you two to work on this project.
-It's Bong Tan Attic Town. -Attic?
Yes, it's a duplex town house.
You were present at the first meeting, right?
-Get the details from Captain Choi. -Okay.
But where's Director Kim?
Why do you have so much curiosity? I've got to go out.
And don't look for Director Kim for awhile. He's on a business trip.
You're going to make us go bankrupt. And don't look for Director Kim for awhile. He's on a business trip.
You're going to make us go bankrupt.
Why are you here? I told you to rest. You're going to make us go bankrupt.
Why are you here? I told you to rest.
I don't deserve to rest.
-You two are in charge of the attic town? -Yes!
I'll take care of it, so go if you are busy.
You really are okay? Why don't you go away for a few days?
I've got to work. What did you talk about?
We just started. I'll be going to the work site then.
Oh, I'm supposed to meet up with the guys later. You want to come around 4?
Okay.
There are 44 units in the town house. It's targeted at people in their 30's and 40's.
The town has to tell its own story.
I see there's no fence, and everyone shares the yard.
The city people would love it. Attic house with large yards.
I like attics.
I wish someone would build me a house like this.
-Prepare for the presentation. -As always.
-Hi! -Hi!
My friend.
What's up with you guys?
-It's not really a style we like, either. -It's a concept with thought.
What is this? You guys trying out to be comedians?
You see? He smiled.
How long has it been since you smiled?
You were waiting for me like this to make me smile?
Even if the whole world laughs at us, it's all good if you smile.
-Even if the whole universe laughs at us. -Hurry and sit.
We need someone normal to join us.
Psychos.
Don't worry about the company. You just worry about raising the child.
Don't worry about raising the child, just take care of Ms. Seo.
You can't even take care of your own selves.
-That's true. -Especially me.
-Hey, your phone's vibrating. -I know.
Se Ra.
If I pick up, she won't look for me.
Wear this.
It's so embarrassing, you won't be able to think about anything else for about 30 minutes.
I'm going to the office.
Add this.
Okay. Twenty more minutes.
I'm going up, too.
Hold on.
It's a lie.
What is?
I can't think about anything else.
Yi Soo has a dress this color.
Hey! Everyone has an outfit that color.
That's a common color.
It doesn't look common when she wears it.
What was it about?
Is she crying by herself?
Did she get home okay?
I'd rather go with you than worry about these things.
I just called you.
I know.
-How did you know it was me? -I was looking at you.
-Why are you here? -I can't be here?
You own this whole town?
-Are you here to see me? -Would I have another reason?
I didn't cry, and I went home okay. So why am I here?
-Were you standing for long? -You don't need to know.
-Did you eat? -I'm not eating.
-You have a movie you want to see? -No.
-Do you want to walk? -No.
-Should I stand here, or should I go in? -Why are you asking me that?
You want to stand there, or go in?
Do you want to see me, or not?
Do you want to hold on to me, or not?
Answer me.
I'm so curious.
An Ethics teacher is dating a man with a child.
Isn't she crazy? Why would a normal woman date a man with a child?
I'm sure she has a flaw, too.
Birds of the same feather flock together.
This is how the world will look at you.
I didn't love you to make you into a woman with a flaw.
So...
I have something to say.
In that outfit?
-You want to fight with me? -That's on the next schedule.
I put the house on the market. I'm selling it.
What?
I have a huge mortgage, and I can't handle it anymore.
And I'm backed up on interest.
This house and the car were too much for me to handle.
I didn't see your car, then... This house and the car were too much for me to handle.
I didn't see your car, then...
Yes.
Anyway, as soon as the house gets sold, I'll pay back your money.
You should look for a house, too.
-What're you gonna do? -I gotta find a place to move to.
A house will sell that soon? Who in this market...
I put it out at a good price.
Someone already came to look at it. Sorry for not telling you earlier.
Then, I'm onto my next schedule.
-How does it feel? -About what?
How does it feel to see me hit rock bottom?
Lower your voice. This is my office.
So why are you making me come here?
Since you paid off my debt, you want me to come look for you?
If you paid off my debt, you thought I'd come begging to you?
If you were that kind of a woman, we would be much happier.
Stop acting like you're a good person. Like you're a good man.
You should've just watched from afar. You should've let me take care of it.
How can I just watch?!
I'm about to go crazy, what can I do?
Still, you should've let it be.
How can I go back to you now? I'm so embarrassed.
You were going to come back?
I was.
But why did you have to see me hit bottom?
Even if the whole world found out, you shouldn't have.
I'm in a meeting.
Stop lying. I'm in Seoul. At the hospital.
Hospital? Why? Are you sick?
Why else would I be at a hospital? It's the hospital near your town.
Near where? Myung In Hospital?
Yes. I'm on the first floor.
-I'm wearing a white dress. -I'll be right there.
-Mother's sick? -I'll have to go and see.
I think mother had to do that because you'd be uncomfortable being set up.
Yes. I guess so.
I don't think a man's age is that important.
What?
I don't want you to feel burdened.
I see.
I heard you're an architect.
Yes, but in reality, I'm more of a construction man.
-Excuse me, but what do you do? -Daughter of a hospital owner.
This is my dad's hospital.
Dad said it's time for me to marry.
He told me to get married, so I'm going to do that.
I see.
Two to three is possible.
What?
Kids. I can give birth every other year.
And I can cook twice a day.
Three times is too much.
Yes.
If I'm cute, you can laugh out loud.
-You're a perfect bride. -Everyone says that.
But some get scared off that I'm too perfect.
I'm done talking. If you want to see me again, call me before 6.
Then...
Why're you here?
I thought mother was sick. Although she wasn't.
She's not bad. You should marry her.
I think I will. She'll cook twice a day.
And she'll have a baby every other year.
I lost.
I'm not being sarcastic.
I didn't want marriage, but even if I did, I have nothing better than her.
If everything works out, I'll be able to pay back at the end of this month.
Then, good bye.
Hong Se Ra.
Don't worry.
-I won't hang onto you. -You really...
You really need to win. I can't wait long.
Why are you doing this? You feel bad for me?
You wanna die?! I love you!
Come here!
Hey, pretty.
Get on.
You want me to get on this?
Thinking back, I think there have been many men giving you rides in expensive cars,
but I don't think there have been any who gave you a ride on a bicycle.
The world will look like a music video.
Get on.
Hold on tight.
I told you to hold on tight. You never listen.
Honey, do you know something?
From all the women I've met, you're the shortest, the one with the worst personality,
the oldest, and the least charming.
Without money, you've got nothing.
I know... Having money is a good thing.
I'm sweating. This is so hard.
Anyway, despite all those flaws, you are so addictive.
So, keep grabbing onto my back like you're doing now. Got it?
Got it. How do you undo the hold?
-You weren't listening to the music? -How can I when nothing's coming out?
You heard everything I said?
Yeah, from the beginning to the end.
I'm short, old...
So embarrassing.
So embarrassing!
Be quiet.
Sit.
-Honey, what I said... -Look ahead.
Go!
I'm going crazy.
What brings you here?
I want to pick out a chair.
Where will it go?
Am I showing off in front of a professional?
I'm not a professional at teen's taste, either.
Teen's taste?
Yes, I'm going to keep him with me.
It must be hard.
Between a woman and a son...
Whether to be a man or a father...
I met with Ms. Seo a few days ago.
It looked like she was having a hard time.
Once a man says, "I love you," do you know what he should never say?
"Sorry."
It's simple, but men don't know it.
Then...
You like it?
Your architectural company's doing well, right?
What's this?
It's a color accent needed for the concept.
It's a thinking chair. Basics of child-rearing.
I'm not 9, I'm 19.
The colors and materials are for a 19 year old.
What did you do?
I redecorated it into a room full of hope and dream.
Dream...
Hope...
Return it to the original condition. This is not part of the conceptual plan.
If you give me more allowance, I'll think about it.
-50,000 won a week isn't enough? -Mom gave me 10,000 yen a week.
Does that make sense? That's equal to 150,000 won.
Tokyo has high living costs.
I'm going to ask your mom.
Fine. Just give me half.
I changed it to 30,000 won a week.
Punishment for lying.
You really shouldn't...
Hello?
This is the real estate office. You have the house on sale?
You have the wrong number.
Isn't this unit 702, Mr. Kim Do Jin?
Your son told me to call you.
Are you trying to get revenge on me? Trying to rebel for the past 20 years?
Sorry.
I went overboard.
Fine.
Then let's compromise.
-I want you to go to school. -I won't be staying in Korea for long.
Even if it's for a few days, you have to go to school.
-Why? -When I was in high school...
I met Uncle Tae San, Uncle Yoon, and Uncle Jung Rok.
I already talked to Uncle Yoon about the transfer.
And this is not a discussion, it's an order.
That's how Korean fathers are.
Where's my Korean father going?
That's my personal life. Don't get involved.
It was pretty, I bought it on the streets. Don't feel burdened.
It's the same as mine.
I knew it, it caught my attention.
Why are you hiding it? Did you steal it?
-Me Ah Ri wants to wear a couple bracelet. -At that age, that's normal.
-I guess you accepted it. -I picked it up out of the trash can.
You fool...
And you?
I know.
-What about Colin's school? -I just need to take care of one thing.
I'll do it tomorrow.
Yes, Ms. Seo. Can I see you for a bit?
I have something to discuss with you.
I was thinking on my way here.
What it is that you want to talk to me about.
What do you think it is?
I guess that child decided to stay behind.
In Korea.
If he's in Korea, I'm sure he's living with Do Jin.
In fact...
Yes.
I guess it's responsibility or maybe guilt.
With Do Jin's personality, I knew he'd do that.
And I can assume what you're going to talk to me about.
If it's something you want to discuss with a teacher, it must be about that child's schooling.
Yes.
One of the schools that will accept him as a transfer student is your school.
If you don't feel comfortable, I wanted to eliminate that school as an option.
I'm sure he doesn't know that many people in Korea.
Maybe I can be of help.
I don't know whether to thank you or apologize.
It's not the child's fault.
-I transferred here. -I know.
Your class is at the end of the hallway.
I'm your homeroom teacher.
About mister... I decided to live together with.
I heard.
You still call him mister?
For now.
My mom left.
-She's a nice person. -You met her?
I ran into her once. And we planned to meet once.
You don't feel uncomfortable around me?
I've never been uncomfortable around my students.
If they don't study, I make them feel uncomfortable.
I'm sorry.
As long as you know.
-You won't cut school anymore, right? -I'll try.
-I should at least finish high school. -Good.
Better if you have a dream. Go in.
You should start school on Monday. Bring your parent.
Why?
That's my educational philosophy. Conference with transfer parents.
Your son is old enough to be a senior, but because he's been living outside the country,
we worried that he would fall behind, and put him in my Junior class.
Our class is for literature majors.
Did you hear what I said?
Do you know your son's interests?
-He plays the guitar. -Did you ever ask about his future dreams?
I'm not that close to him, yet.
What's your dream?
We're also not that close?
The conference is over. You may go.
A transfer student needs to choose his character wisely.
That way you'll have a good school life.
Do you know how scary Korean high schoolers are?
High schoolers even threatened your dad and him...
Anyway...
In Korea, being older plays an important role.
Make sure you let everyone know you're a year older.
But he won't be lacking in the trouble-making department.
You win by making the first strike.
As soon as you go to school, open the door like this.
Then the kids will all look at you.
Then say this:
-"Who's the bomb in this class?" -Like that.
-That works in the 21st century? -Certain things never change.
After that, you need to put him in his place.
You don't need to fight. How?
"I want to graduate quietly, so help me out."
Like that.
And your eyes.
They'll get scared then.
-But should we be teaching him this? -True uncles teach the bad things first.
-You were practicing? -Yeah.
I thought I was born with talent, but it was just luck.
I can tell with just a few days of slacking off.
They're coming to look at the house tomorrow. They came before, but no one was home.
-You think it'll get sold quickly? -I think I need to look for a place to move into.
-Are you looking? -Just on the internet.
Apartments around the school.
You?
-I'm looking for a studio. -Studio?
I'm going to get a big one. A big studio.
-Hong Se Ra. -Please, not you, too.
People are pitying me so much, I'm almost starting to pity myself.
-Monthly rental? -I don't know.
Let's talk about something else.
You wanna hear something funny?
He's in my class.
-Do Jin's son. -What?!
Don't say anything.
-I could've avoided it, but I didn't. -Why?
Even if I break up with Do Jin, I can still see him.
When I call him, he'll come.
He's a parent.
-You guys completely broke up? -I don't know.
He's not holding onto me. Like he did anything good.
Of course he can't hold onto you. Put yourself in his shoes.
One day, you got a child.
Would you be able to tell Do Jin that although it's not your child,
since you love each other, it'll be okay?
Or could you tell him that you'll give him time to think about whether he wants to break up or not?
Even if it's me, I wouldn't be able to hang on. How could he?
Why are you getting used to things so quickly?
Do Japanese kids come to the nurse's office too, when they're cutting class?
-I didn't go to school in Japan. -That's the best.
Your parents didn't say anything?
Of course they did. All parents are the same.
Don't ask me more. I've got a secret.
Do you know about the world that you'll soon enter?
What?
In our country, if you don't have money, you have to study.
Are you a good student?
Since I don't want to study, I'm trying to get rich.
-How do you earn money? -That's what I'm figuring out.
You're going to cut class? You think this is college?
How long has it been since your transfer that you're already cutting class?
And how long has it been since you apologized that you're already cutting?
You write three pages of apologies.
You bring your parent.
Your son was cutting class.
It's only been 3 days since he transferred here.
I cut work, too, to be here.
If you call me now, there's no other way.
Then why didn't you tell me you couldn't come?
I was curious.
About what you'd say.
Are you saying that you missed me?
I'll ask for a favor.
I've never done this before. But from you, I want to receive bribe-money.
I'll text you where to bring it. Always keep your cellphone next to you.
Really?
That handsome guy who picked up Ms. Seo?
Yeah, he's a father of a child. You know that kid from Japan.
What? I knew it.
He was too good to be true.
So he's divorced?
Maybe, I don't know.
She was always acting so perfect.
And she gets together with a guy with a child?
It's comedy. Do you think he's rich?
Probably. Otherwise why would she ruin her life herself?
Oh my... Ms. Seo is so two-faced.
I'll take your bribe this weekend.
Saturday at 2. Leave your schedule blank.
Today's schedule is a picnic.
It's part of the educational program. Sit.
Sit down, Colin's father.
This is a very open location to be accepting bribes.
Oh right. You like enclosed spaces.
Next time, we can go to a place like that.
Since we're on a picnic, let's have lunch.
I didn't give it to you to eat, I gave it to you to feed me.
I've been up since early morning to make this.
Give me some, and you should enjoy, too.
I must like you a lot.
Enough to acknowledge you as a child's father and still like you.
I told myself I'd end it, if I saw you today and got sick of you.
That I'd end it if I see you tomorrow and get annoyed.
But everytime I see you, my knees feel weak.
And my heart drops.
I'm having a hard time keeping back the tears.
How can I break up with you when I feel like this?
-It's not the right decision. -You're not in the place to advise.
I know you're doing this because you don't feel worthy.
But...
You love me.
Should I hold onto you since I love you?
Should I linger on in the name of love?
Even without any obstacles, people break up.
But we...
There's no reason why someone like you should walk this absurd path.
I choose to take that path.
You just have to stand at the end of that path.
Why are you...
I don't think this is my heart beating.
If you don't want to acknowledge it, let's just say it was mine.
Let's eat.
What're you doing? Come in.
What're you doing? Sit.
I'm sleepy. You should pat me.
Until I become bald, you should caress my hair.
Can't you see I'm trying?
If I do this much, you should at least do as I say.
After I broke up with you, I couldn't sleep at all.
So please pat me gently.
It's a request.
Why are you coming to my house?
If you keep doing this, we'll go to your school, too.
You got our text message, right? To bring out your ID and identity seal.
-Why should I? -You're wasting our time.
That woman's lived in our house over 10 years. We're thinking about her, too.
If you don't want to see the worst, let's just settle this.
-It's 24 years. -What?
She lived in that house for 24 years.
That woman.
What're you doing in the midst of talking?
It's me. How much money are you supposed to get?
-How much is it that they're doing this? -Are you crazy?
You abandoned me, and lived for 24 years. You can't even get that much?
Why did you live like that?
Since things have turned out this way, I don't know how much money they have...
But take everything. Understand?!
You... Seriously...
You're acting so dirty.
You! Your mother took care of my old man.
So I'll pay her for her work!
Settle it.
It says that she won't go to trial, and that she'll leave the house.
It's mom's problem. Why do I need to settle?
She's your blood.
If we tell her you took the money and signed off, you think she'll take this to the end?
If she does, she's not a person. She's an insect.
-What?! -You!
You've seen someone who feels good about losing money? Should I stop talking nicely?
If you run away, we'll destroy your house and your school.
I'm not running away.
She's dumb, too.
Let's just forget about what happened before.
-Feel better. -We have to go.
Excuse me.
You have to pay.
I'm sorry. How much is it?
228,000 won.
What?
Three coffees, 3 coffee mug sets, drinking glasses, and money to wash the seat cover.
What...
So annoying...
Just awhile ago, 3 of your guy friends came and did all that.
If your friends did that, shouldn't you take responsibility?
-Guy friends? -What the heck...
This is why I recorded everything.
I'll rip you... xxx...
I'll kill you... xxx...
Sorry, can I see it again?
xxxxx xxxxx
She's dumb, too.
Who are you?
We saw from outside that you took her cellphone and threw it down.
You.
-Who the heck are you? -Us?
Seo Yi Soo's guy friends.
What?
This is the friend with the dirty mouth.
These bastards using force on a woman... xxxxxx
I'll kill you... xxxxxx
This is what I'm saying. I'm Im Tae San.
This is the rich friend.
I'm in charge of money bitching. Lee Jung Rok.
This is the friend who will solve everything legally for us.
I'm Attorney Choi Yoon.
And me...
I'm the one that loves Seo Yi Soo.
I guess Yi Soo never told you that she has guy friends.
She must've been worried about you.
They're the type to want to live long.
What do you want from us?
Don't ever bother Yi Soo again.
If you have something to say, do it through a lawyer.
I guess this girl played around.
I'm warning you.
If you ever come back to see her or call her out, we won't be so gentleman-like then.
Aggressively, financially, legally and personally... We can do it on all different levels.
You see? I told you.
And me...
I'm the one that loves Seo Yi Soo.
It tastes a bit greasy. Should I put in some garlic?
You don't put scallions, garlic, or chili pepper powder in ritual food.
Every year, you repeatedly don't have wisdom.
That's my strength. I'm the ditzy one.
-Did we buy rice liquor? -We did. It's in the refrigerator.
Jung Ah really liked rice liquor.
I saw her drinking 10 bottles one time.
The soup is boiling. Lower the heat.
I told you to lower it, not turn it up!
Why are you turning it off when I just told you to lower it?
You don't need to do this anymore.
Mother, you're making us feel bad. Jung Ah is someone important to us, too.
-You're healthy? -Nothing's wrong with me.
You guys should stop him.
He won't listen.
Do it until this year. Just until this year.
If you keep doing this, I'll just ask the buddhist monks to take care of the ritual.
Isn't there a girl that likes my son-in-law?
Look for someone.
Why wouldn't there be a girl? I'm really popular.
I think it's almost ready. Where's the cover?
-Is it in the kitchen? Bring it. -Okay.
Jung Ah, it's been a long time.
I wanted you to spend the time with Yoon yesterday, so I came today.
To be honest, I feel so sorry just standing in front of you like this.
That's why I couldn't come visit you more.
But today, I have something I need to say.
If I say this, I know I'm being selfish.
But, can't you allow me to like Yoon?
And can't you make Yoon like me?
I'm really sorry, Jung Ah.
I'm sorry for liking Yoon.
I think we need to bring in a shaman.
How come there's not a day that goes by without trouble?
How many times do I have to tell you? That's not something you can say.
I've always been like this. But this is so sudden for you guys.
What happens if Tae San and Yoon really fight?
I co-own the business with Tae San, and I live in the same house as Yoon.
What do I do?
What do you mean? Just take sides with the one you work with.
I'm on Me Ah Ri's side. Special employee treatment.
I'm siding with Yoon. He's acting like a fool just like me.
Special fool treatment.
Were you waiting for me?
Yes.
You were standing for a long time?
Yes.
So, can't you stop trying to push me away?
When you come to me, wear these.
On a sunny day, wear them beautifully.
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