(Episode 43)
Why am I not his mom?
Joon Seo is my son!
Open the door.
- Mom, Dad is scaring me. - Open it.
Don't be scared, Joon Seo.
- Open it now. - Don't believe anything he says.
He's just angry.
He'll calm down soon.
Joon Seo, it's okay. I'm right here.
Let's go to sleep.
Mom...
- Why did you bring it back? - Pardon me?
It seems like you saw something you're not supposed to see.
It's not that.
Please don't be like that.
The thing is, they are fighting.
Hyeon Woo is up, but what are they fighting for?
Why? What did they say?
What do we do? He keeps telling her to leave the house.
Jae Wook did?
Are you going somewhere?
Hey, where are you going?
What's going on?
Joon Seo. Na Kyung.
What happened? Jae Wook just left.
He left?
I heard you two had a fight.
He's just angry with Hyeon Woo's vision going bad.
There's something wrong with his vision?
You didn't know?
Why did it happen?
It's a side effect.
My gosh.
They say it can be a temporary thing.
But he blames me for that.
It just makes Joon Seo look bad.
I understand.
We can't blame anyone for that.
I know.
(Hankook Hospital)
Be careful, Hyeon Woo.
Okay.
What are you doing here?
Hey.
Go meet Hyeon Woo.
No.
I have no face to see Hyeon Woo and Ji Young.
Please don't say that.
I should go back to the hospital, so I'll drink water instead.
Because of Hyeon Woo,
you're feeling devastated. I know that.
But...
Ji Young and I...
are just grateful...
that Hyeon Woo is alive.
His vision...
might get better.
Even if it doesn't,
Ji Young and I...
will be his arms and legs.
It just breaks my heart that Hyeon Woo might lose...
his dream of becoming an architect.
The whole thing...
started because of me.
It's all my fault.
I shouldn't have taken Joon Seo away from Ji Young.
I shouldn't have...
ruined her life like that.
That's because I wasn't a good husband.
I...
couldn't take Joon Seo in.
Mr. Song.
Still, Hyeon Woo is alive.
Let's just be thankful.
Hyeon Woo wants to see his father.
Please visit him often.
I failed to protect Hyeon Woo.
I don't have a right to see him.
Why would you say that?
Who would be fine...
when his son is going through something like this?
I should protect Ji Young...
and comfort Hyeon Woo.
Because you were there for us,
it helped me a lot.
I don't have a right to hear any of that.
President.
Did you spend the night here?
Get out.
Yes, Director Woo.
You should come home.
If you're not dressed well when you work,
people will blame me.
Please understand me.
I was at the end of my rope.
I had no choice.
If you let Hyeon Woo receive his rightful donation,
I wouldn't have gone that far.
But you drove him to death...
just to be the board director.
I didn't know that would happen to Hyeon Woo.
He got the donation from his brother.
I thought it would be just fine.
I don't want to hear your excuses.
Just quit your job.
Otherwise, I'll fire you myself.
Honey, please.
You're not someone who would do that.
I'll leave with Joon Seo.
I mean,
I'll divorce you.
Divorce?
You want to be free like that?
Now that you got your shares, you have nothing to be afraid of?
I'm not divorcing you before everything is settled.
Honey.
You want to leave with Joon Seo?
No. Don't even touch him.
Joon Seo is my son.
He's not your son.
I told you. You lost your right.
Do you think I'll lose the right to raise him?
I have Dad's will with me.
So you had it?
I added a special condition...
that says I'll take all your rights...
if it turns out you did anything wrong.
You won't stay there for too long.
Just enjoy your time while you're there.
You...
You're just saying this...
because you hate me, right?
Is that it?
I've dedicated my life...
to your family all these years.
You will remember that.
Right?
I know you're not so heartless.
Get out.
Hey.
This is about our new product.
It's going pretty well from the first day.
They're already sold out at some shops.
There's been a noticeable increase in sales from young customers.
I owe it to you.
You can always count on me.
Oh, right. I saw Na Kyung leave looking devastated.
What happened?
I heard you two had a fight.
It turns out I've led a wrong life.
Your wife has done a lot for our family though.
It was because of her deal with Dad,
but she did worry about Hyeon Woo.
She kept visiting the hospital...
to console Ji Young.
Hyeon Woo...
might lose his sight.
It's a side effect from the half match.
What do we do?
But it doesn't mean that it's your wife's fault.
Yes, it is.
How?
There was a perfect match.
But Na Kyung did something to mess with him.
What are you talking about?
Still, you're a well-known anchor.
You look awful now.
I don't care.
Now that I see you,
it reminds me of the past.
After my husband died,
I didn't even know I was wearing mismatched socks.
Seung Hoon gave me his socks then.
"You should greet the mourners, so you shouldn't look shabby."
Jae Wook told me Hyeon Woo might lose his sight.
But...
Hyeon Woo is alive.
I couldn't even give my bone marrow to Hyeon Woo.
I want to give him my eyes if I could.
But I can't.
I'm his mom,
but there's nothing I can do for him.
I feel so bad for you.
It's not your fault.
I heard Na Kyung stopped the perfect match from donating his bone marrow.
What do you mean?
She called the perfect match...
and told him Hyeon Woo's family would donate the bone marrow.
Why would Na Kyung do such a thing?
I don't understand.
She made a deal with my dad with the condition Joon Seo donates.
The board director and shares.
But if Joon Seo didn't donate, she wouldn't get any of that.
Hyeon Woo will wake up.
I'm praying for him.
How...
How could you...
How could you do that?
How...
(Cheonji Group, Director)
Who? Seo Ji Young?
Yes. She says she wants to meet you.
Let her in.
(Director Woo Na Kyung)
What brings you here?
So this is your office.
(Cheonji Group, Director Woo Na Kyung)
Director?
You've come this far.
What are you doing?
And this isn't enough for you?
How much further did you want to go up...
that you'd hide the donor away and make my son blind?
I don't know what you heard,
but you can't accuse me of anything without evidence. That's calumny.
Calumny?
Then I'll sue you.
You can sue me for calumny.
Let's take this to court.
You know it won't be hard for me to find evidence.
You've never been faithful to me.
When my son's life was hanging by a thread,
you tried to comfort me...
so all your atrocities won't be revealed.
I will never...
let you raise my son, Joon Seo.
- What? - Joon Seo is my son.
I'll take him back.
I can't let my son call someone like you...
Mom anymore.
Don't be ridiculous.
I'll make you...
stop being ridiculous. You'll see.
Ji Young.
Ji Young. Ji Young!
(Attorney Yoon Min Seok)
Ms. Seo Ji Young.
It's been a long time.
Hello, Attorney Yoon.
We met on my show when you were a panelist,
so it's been 10 years already.
I'm glad that you're back.
I'm really enjoying your show.
Thank you.
- Please have a seat. - Okay.
As you said on the phone, you want your son back?
Yes.
We can confirm...
blood relationship immediately through DNA testing.
I know Attorney Woo Na Kyung myself.
Even after the DNA test,
she won't give up her son easily.
Then you'll need to file for child custody,
and that's going to be a tough battle.
I know it will be hard.
Still, I'm going to do that.
Okay. Let's give it a try.
Doctor, please scold Hyeon Woo a little.
He keeps saying he doesn't want to eat.
Hyeon Woo,
you need to eat a lot...
to improve your immunity and leave the hospital.
Can I just get some drips instead?
I can't get over the smell of food yet.
You should try to eat even on a drip.
- Hi, Hyeon Woo. - Hello, Hyeon Woo.
As I said before, we will have an eating show today.
Don't you have anything new?
He needs something new when he has no appetite.
But all you have is some rice balls and tteokbokki.
This is my own special menu.
All right. Let's begin.
Watch.
It smells so good.
The savory taste of a corn dog...
goes well with this spicy tteokbokki.
Your mouth must be watering.
Even your voice sounds delicious.
If you finish your meal after watching this show,
we will offer this menu at our restaurant.
The perfect harmony of a savory corn dog and spicy tteokbokki.
I'll ask your dad if you finished your meal.
Okay?
Okay, Hae Ji.
Grandma, please give me some food.
Food? Really?
Yes. I'm hungry.
Okay. I'll get you some food right away.
Here.
Oh, no. The soup is cold.
- I'll get you a new one. - Okay.
Is there anything you want to eat?
No.
Take your time and eat a lot.
Hyeon Woo, you're eating.
He said he's hungry, so I got him some food.
That's great.
Where did you go?
I had something to take care of.
You'll file a suit?
Yes. I want Joon Seo back.
Is it possible?
He's my son.
Having a trial is a big deal.
You've gone through hard times because of Hyeon Woo already.
Are you sure you can do this?
I'm fine now, Mom.
Do you think they would send Joon Seo back to you?
They'd try to take Hyeon Woo away from you again.
They are rich,
and Na Kyung is a lawyer.
You might end up hurting yourself.
I'm ready for all that.
I just want Joon Seo back.
You should think about Min Ho too.
You should ask him if he wants...
to raise Joon Seo with you.
I'm...
with her, Mother.
Min Ho.
I want you to take Joon Seo back.
That's what I want.
This time,
I won't lose him again.
Honey.
Min Ho.
I want to be a proud parent to Hyeon Woo and Joon Seo.
I don't want to be a coward...
and lose him again.
Thank you, honey.
Min Ho. Thank you.
Thank you so much.
(Episode 44)
Sir.
This is the report on NCD,
which we've agreed to invest on with Vice Chairman Stanley.
You were right.
It's been confirmed...
that NCD transferred a huge amount of funds...
to a paper company, targeting the smart city business.
It means part of their funds...
is from Juel Company's land speculation.
Did you check how much Seung Hoon is involved in this?
It's not clear.
Don't tell him anything, and call him in.
Yes, sir.
Have a seat.
Okay.
How's the schedule with the vice chairman going?
Once you're done going over the papers,
I'll have him sign the MOU according to the schedule.
I told you.
Moving a large sum of funds is like a dog-eat-dog world.
Yes, as you mentioned,
I'm being objective with a business mind.
A joint venture company...
may be liquidated easily at any time...
once their purpose is fulfilled.
Corporate governance is based on an immense amount of funds.
Management rights are taken away in many cases too.
I don't think we can sign the contract...
during his stay in Korea.
We need more investigation.
My team has investigated thoroughly on the money flow for a long time.
The management rights will be secured via the contract too.
A memorandum of understanding holds no legal powers.
It's the funds that decide on everything.
Let's talk after I look into it a little more.
Don't tell me...
you're going to call this off.
Why do you think so?
Because...
you're Grandpa's son.
You mean your grandpa who took away your father's land?
I won't have mine taken away.
Don't raise your guard against me.
I'll return it to you if it's something to return to.
But I won't let someone else take it.
I didn't know Uncle would put a brake on this.
This doesn't feel right.
He isn't the kind of person who'd do that on purpose.
He's just very careful.
You trust him?
I know he would never stab me in the back.
He knows how I feel more than anyone else.
Dad...
must not have expected Grandpa would stab him from behind either.
He is the only one whom we can trust.
It's too early to suspect him.
This was delivered to you.
To me?
(Seoul District Court)
(Written Complaint)
(Plaintiff: Seo Ji Young)
What's this?
A lawyer doesn't know what that is?
Are you really going to be like this?
I told you, I'd get Joon Seo back.
I'll get him back for certain.
You can't win this.
We'll see.
What do you think will happen to him...
if he finds out I'm not his real mom?
You must rather be afraid of him finding out all evil deeds...
which you've committed with him as an excuse.
So you fear nothing now, is that it?
Should I tell him that he was born only to save his brother?
Do it if you can.
There were plenty of reasons...
it wouldn't be a success even with the perfect match.
Hyeon Woo's eyes...
can get better.
I...
I'll help him.
I'll send him to the States...
and have the best doctor treat him.
Don't even say a word...
about my son.
It disgusts me.
I can't believe I have to keep seeing you for the program.
(Kim Jae Wook)
So you're in charge of the case, Mr. Yoon.
Please proceed with it at your discretion.
Will the chairman be okay with this?
He has already specified...
Joon Seo and your wife in his written will.
Don't worry about that. Please, do your best in this case.
You know it isn't going to be easy.
Use as many professional lawyers as you can.
I'll pay for all the cost.
Ji Young has filed a lawsuit to reclaim Joon Seo.
This will only cause a mess.
Does she want to go down with all of us?
Try persuading her.
Deal with it yourself.
Pay for what you've done so far because I plan to do the same.
Don't you care about what happens to Joon Seo?
Haven't you thought about the shock this will bring him?
Enough!
Stop dragging him into this.
You wouldn't have done such a thing in the first place...
if you had been worried about him.
If you had wanted to claim yourself...
as a mom who raised him.
Honey.
Even if it means to put him in shock,
I won't forgive you for what you've done.
What's gotten into you? You asked me to be your drinking buddy.
I needed a fun drinking buddy.
That's tricky,
but I'll try my best.
- I'll have the same one. - Okay.
How's your live broadcast preparation going?
We're stuck.
We were going to go with the donor theme, but Ji Young disagreed.
We need to find something else.
I'm going crazy with the chief pressing me.
Let me give you an idea then.
You got something good?
Get out if you aren't here with a new idea.
You're disturbing me.
I brought something nice. Don't you want to check it out?
Why didn't you give it to me earlier?
Who gave you this idea?
Na Kyung. Isn't it brilliant?
I can't believe this.
Do you even know what this is?
What do you take me for?
It's the most shocking subject to discuss during the live broadcast.
And the chief wants to proceed with it right away.
I'll go tell him we aren't doing this.
Wait.
What's the problem?
We had to give up on our previous subject because of Ji Young.
You know the chief was very unhappy about it.
How shameless.
Did you mean, me?
The ones who gave and took this idea.
What are you saying?
We could've talked during the meeting. Is this urgent?
I need to tell you this before the meeting.
How's Hyeon Woo?
He keeps sleeping.
Are you skipping meals?
You look so weak.
I'm strong enough to lift Hyeon Woo.
I'm a mom, you see.
Na Kyung suggested...
Director Jung should go with this for the live broadcast.
(Item Proposal for "What's Your Choice")
It's about having an ex-husband's baby...
to save a child who's having leukemia.
It's your story.
Na Kyung suggested this?
What do you think?
I'll never approve of this for your sake.
But the chief is pressuring us.
I'm sure Na Kyung swayed him with commercials.
But I don't understand...
why she wants this to be the subject.
Maybe she wants to draw the public opinions to her side.
I filed a lawsuit...
to reclaim Joon Seo.
You did?
Good job.
It's the second best thing you've done.
What's the first?
Giving birth to Joon Seo.
I see.
If that's what you think, let's go with it.
Whatever the truth is,
it's only a topic to gossip about to people.
They will babble on however they please,
and you and the kids will get harmed.
I'm okay with me getting hurt.
Besides, I need to do this...
to protect my children.
Okay.
I'll write a nice script to help you get Joon Seo back.
Let's make Na Kyung regret so much...
for digging her own grave.
Live broadcast?
Yes.
I'm worried.
People will throw stones at you without knowing much.
How will you bear with it?
Even if I don't do this,
Na Kyung will try to spread our story...
by any means.
She wants public opinions in her favor.
I won't step back this time.
I will face it.
All right.
If you can reveal the truth by doing so,
go on and try it.
Thank you.
Thank me later when everything is over.
We're about to start now.
Don't be nervous, and do what you've always done.
Ji Young, start off with the opening sentence.
Hello, this is Seo Ji Young.
Thanks to your love and support,
we're having a live broadcast...
for today's episode on "What's Your Choice".
("What's Your Choice")
It's said a mom instinctively has maternal love...
ever since she's born.
- There are dramas... - Don't watch it.
- about maternal love as well. - Your eyes need to rest.
I need to watch it to cheer Mom on.
- All right. - Today,
- That's how we cheer her on. - we'd like to discuss...
- Let me hold it. - what maternal love means...
with our viewers during the live broadcast.
Let's listen to the detailed subject for today.
("What's Your Choice")
Your one and only son has leukemia.
There's only one way to save him.
Bone-marrow transplantation...
from his brother.
But you're already divorced,
and both of you have remarried.
To save your dying son,
you decide to give birth to your ex-husband's baby.
(This is called maternal love.)
They're leaving so many comments.
You must be happy.
But...
your ex-husband's new wife...
wants you to hand the baby over in exchange...
for approving the artificial insemination.
What? This isn't in the script.
That's the fun thing about live broadcasts.
The dilemma between...
your maternal love to save your son...
and the ethical and moral issues of using your other child as a tool.
In this case,
what would be your choice?
Dad.
Can you send Mom a text message?
Tell her I'm rooting for her.
"What's Your Choice".
Okay.
It's a story about maternal love...
which enables a woman to overstep any kinds of moral bounds...
to save her child.
Please send us your opinions...
via text message or the official website.
Let's discuss the issue with the experts.
Lawyer Woo.
Of course,
nothing is more valuable than saving your child.
But...
breaking the morality or marriage...
and giving birth to your ex's baby...
is an unforgivable betrayal...
to each of your current spouses.
Every living creature...
has the right to be born under their parents' love.
However, this child was born...
as a tool to save his brother.
Where would his dignity lie?
Moreover, if he finds out...
that he was abandoned after fulfilling his purpose,
wouldn't it be too cruel to him?
Her ex-husband's wife took him...
in exchange for his birth.
So he wasn't abandoned to be exact.
The child might think it that way in his perspective.
Even if it was her condition,
would you give up on your child...
if you were in that situation?
What if she had no choice?
The woman exploited...
her desperate heart for her son...
and gave conditions to give up on her other son.
What kind of mom can say no to that?
You're doing great, Ji Young.
What...
Is this about the two?
Isn't this what you wanted?
It's bad of her ex's wife to give such conditions.
Focus on checking the live comments.
But I also think it's an excuse to give up because she was told to.
She got married to another man.
So how were they supposed to raise her ex's son?
She must've given up on her second son because she couldn't raise him.
But shouldn't it be called adultery?
- I think so too. - It's adultery.
It's time for commercials.
We'll be back after the commercials.
Then again, she'd do anything...
to save her dying son.
Still, it doesn't make sense...
to give birth to her ex's baby who's already remarried.
I mentioned it was adultery in the show,
but I can understand her as a mom myself too.
It's obviously adultery.
- Still. - What can this be otherwise?
- It's adultery. - Don't rationalize it.
The kids did nothing wrong. How poor.
Wouldn't a mom want to save her child first?
I wonder if they really did artificial insemination.
I'd divorce her if I were her husband.
Adultery isn't the subject here.
Don't focus too much on adultery.
Talk only about the ethical and moral dilemma.
This is what Na Kyung wanted. She wants it to be seen as adultery.
The public is already up for it.
- What do the comments say? - Don't read them.
There's no need to be hurt by groundless comments.
It doesn't matter to me.
I'm just worried about the kids.
People will find out once the trial takes place.
Think of it as an immunization shot.
Thank you.
I better call my mom.
She must be worried.
Ji Young.
Good work.
I couldn't watch it because I had to attend to customers.
I know you did a good job even without watching.
Good job.
Don't mind what others say.
Focus on walking your path. That's all you need to do.
Did you watch "What's Your Choice" today?
- The announcer there... - Quiet.
Oh, right.
The owner of this place is her mom, isn't she?
Don't say things easily just because it's not about you.
You don't know the details.
Right.
How do you feel?
My waist felt heavy,
but this feels nice and warm.
- You want it a bit stronger? - Sure.
- Tell me if it's too strong. - Okay.
Have you lost your mind?
How could you talk about our family issue on TV?
You're going to find out about this anyway,
so I'll just tell you now.
Ji Young...
filed a lawsuit to get Joon Seo back.
- What? - What?
So I tried...
to draw the public opinions against her through the broadcast.
What is wrong with you two?
Gosh.
This is happening in the end.
Where's Joon Seo?
His aunt took him to the annex.
He said he wanted to sleep with his mom.
I'll head there then.
Goodnight.
He's asleep.
I see.
That was quite like you.
Broadcasts give the best bang for the buck.
The public opinions aren't so bad towards you either.
But you shouldn't have put all the blame on Ji Young again.
What do you mean?
You wronged her.
Jae Hee.
Drawing public opinions through this petty broadcast...
won't last long.
It can't beat the truth.
The truth is my heart that wants to protect Joon Seo.
She's trying...
to get her son back because she's mad. That isn't the truth.
Did you have to go that far?
Yes, why?
I was the lowest in this family,
and I needed to find a way to survive somehow.
You're helpless.
I'm telling you this for your sake.
You better apologize to her sincerely.
She wishes to have her son back, so how can you stop her?
Joon Seo is my son.
I didn't tell my parents about it...
because I was worried how shocked they might be.
I'm leaving you up to Jae Wook.
She wishes to have her son back, so how can you stop her?
I just need to protect you now.
I know I can pull it off,
so don't worry, Joon Seo.
People aren't liking it.
News articles are on about how this story is about you and Ms. Woo.
Didn't you know this would happen with the broadcast?
The reporters who knew about your relationship...
were waiting for the issue to be brought up.
I knew this would happen.
Public opinions aren't in your favor ever since the live broadcast.
We might be at a disadvantage...
even before the beginning of the trial.
Public opinions aren't the truth though.
Ms. Woo has suggested we negotiate a settlement.
What settlement?
She says she'll give you visitation rights for Joon Seo.
I won't agree on any kind of settlement...
unless I get my son back.
If you refuse to settle with her, then what?
It's hard for us to win the trial in this situation.
I didn't think it'd be so easy anyway.
I'm going to continue with the trial no matter how tough it is.
If you can't proceed,
you may take your hands off this.
Ms. Seo.
There's no need to make a settlement.
Public trials are scary.
How about we do this then?
Have you been practicing to walk around alone?
Yes.
(Attorney Yoon)
- Hello? - This is Yoon Min Seok.
Let's keep going with it.
(Seoul District Court)
Case Number...
2018-Deudan-4578.
Let's begin the first deliberation...
on the transfer request of child custody.
(Court)
(A Pledge to God)
With the scandalous adultery case of Seo Ji Young...
Tell Jae Wook to come.
I didn't start this fight.
Who started this isn't important here.
I've started a trial to reclaim Joon Seo.
- What? - Making him stand trial...
and reveal him to the public? That's not a mom.
Stop with your ridiculous lies.
- You really are helpless. - I won't have Joon Seo taken away.
This is your last chance.
Divorce her.
I was never happy even for a moment.
Get out now.
Because it wasn't mine.
Help me.
No, right?
What have you done?
Disappearing in this world.
That's the only way.
I'll try to find...
another escape route.
Who's that woman?
Where's my wife?
What is it that you want to say?
That day...
is when my wife disappeared.
Don't you remember the woman who dashed into the street?
Is she the only one you care about?
I'm drawn to her.
I want to protect her this time.
("Love in Sadness")