(Episode 1)
Hello.
It's good to see you.
Okay.
Delivery from the side dish store.
You came quickly.
Hello. Since it's your first order, I packed some free food too.
Oh, really? Oh, my. Thank you.
Wait, please.
Have you seen this person, by any chance?
I don't think I have. I've never seen her.
If you ever see her, please call me on this number.
- Sure. - Enjoy the food.
Gosh. Who was that?
Your dad.
Look at you. You're wearing a full face of makeup.
Geum Jan Di, do you want to get a penalty at school again?
I'm so annoyed.
Even the teachers don't say anything unless it's too much.
Girls at your age look much prettier without makeup.
Why would you cover your pretty face with makeup?
You just have no clue.
I look a million times prettier when I'm wearing makeup.
Give me your makeup products.
You can't do that.
Who are you to violate my freedom?
It's my duty as your father...
to raise and protect you until you become an adult.
Now, give me those.
Happy now?
I'm off.
- Wait. - Why?
- What now? - Look at you.
Your eyes are blue.
Are you wearing colored contact lenses too?
Oh, my. Dad, there's a 50-dollar bill over there.
Where?
- Goodness, that brat. - I got you.
Hey, look out. A car is coming.
Jan Di.
Behave with your teachers.
Don't fight with your friends.
And eat all your school lunch, okay?
My dear daughter.
Have fun at school.
Have a cheerful, energetic day!
Go, Jan Di!
Go for it!
Does he think I'm still in grade school or something?
I love you.
Gosh. I'm so embarrassed.
I'm back, Mother.
- Come on in and sit down. - Oh, dear.
Jan Di left early for school without even having breakfast...
saying she had to go and study.
- She said she had to study? - Yes.
I caught her putting on makeup on the street.
Really?
Yes, Mother.
She behaved for the past few days, but I guess she can't help it.
She can't help it? What do you mean?
Being a teenage edgelord that no one can stop.
It's normal for kids around her age. Leave her be.
- Mom! - Eat up.
- Yes? - Mom.
- What is it? - Did you see...
my leather shorts that were in my room?
No. How would I know where your pants are?
- My goodness. - I don't understand. Where are they?
- Kang San, have you seen my pants? - Oh, my.
I have no idea, Ye Ju.
- I'll enjoy the food, Mother. - Eat up.
You should start eating too, Ye Ju.
That's weird.
- You shine so bright - You shine so bright
- I can't even look straight at you - I can't even look straight at you
- Oh, shining star, I can feel it - Oh, shining star, I can feel it
- I'll keep my heart pure forever - I'll keep my heart pure forever
Good job, Jan Di. You were awesome.
I practiced all night last night.
I'll be devastated if I fail again.
I'm so nervous too.
Hye Ri.
Let us both pass...
and form a girl group like Pink Blue.
Of course.
By the way, what's with your eye makeup?
Your eyeliner smudged.
I ruined it because of my dad.
He even took all my makeup products.
Still, your dad is super handsome.
When I first saw him, I thought he was an idol star.
Come on. He's not as good-looking as an idol star,
but he does look like Actor Hyun Bin.
Hey, we're running late. Let's get changed and go to school.
Wait. Let me practice just one more time.
No. My mom will kill me if I'm late for school.
She's so annoying. I wish she didn't exist.
I wish I had a mom even if she's annoying.
You are my shining star
You shine so bright
I can't even look straight at you
You're playing with your phone first thing in the morning.
You should read the newspaper if you have time for that.
I read the newspaper on my phone, Grandpa.
Breakfast is ready.
Jae Hyun, go and tell Mi Rae to come out.
Come on. She'll come out when she finishes changing her clothes.
What's special about today?
Why are you making a fuss to cook, Chan Ran?
Today is Mi Rae's birthday, you know.
Oh, I forgot. Why didn't you tell me?
You should've remembered her birthday since she's your little sister.
Forget it.
What's so special about her birthday to make us all fuss about it?
Dad, it was a special day when Mi Rae became part of our family.
You look gorgeous in this dress.
Right, Dad?
I couldn't prepare a gift for you, Auntie Mi Rae. I'm sorry.
Eating and celebrating it with me is good enough.
Jun Pyo, don't worry about unnecessary things and go to school.
You have a level test at the academy today.
I'll pick you up.
Okay.
- I'll get going. - Go on.
Okay. Jun Pyo, the treasure of our family, be safe and have a good day.
- Yes, Great-grandpa. - Go on.
- Mi Rae. - Yes?
Do you want to go on a blind date?
A blind date?
I'm still in my 20s, Mom.
Hey, I was a mother when I was your age.
Times have changed.
Things are not so different now.
Also, you finished graduate school too.
You should get married soon.
Who is the guy?
He's the eldest son of the Golden Retail family.
Oh, my. The family is so rich and influential.
Did they really agree on letting them meet?
Hey, Soo Ji.
I mean...
I heard the family was very picky when choosing a new family member.
So I just thought it was unexpected.
Oh, I get it. Maybe...
they covet her shares.
Soo Ji.
You crossed the line.
What's wrong with Mi Rae?
Chan Ran, why are you trying to marry her off now?
You should think of getting remarried first.
Mi Rae can get married after that.
Grandpa, why don't you eat some more?
I've eaten enough.
Oh, no. He barely touched his food.
Why would Mother make a fuss again?
I mean, today is not even Mi Rae's real birthday.
You're doing it again.
Don't worry. No one can hear us.
Anyway, that must make Mom feel even more sorry for her.
You know well that Mom never treats me and Mi Rae differently.
That's not true. It's as if you were the adopted one.
Is that so?
My gosh. How can you laugh?
You must stay alert, Mr. Ok Jae Hyun.
Or else, she might take your place.
Oh, no. I'm running late. Grandpa must be waiting for me.
- Can you move aside? - What?
Oh, gosh. Seriously.
Hello. Check out Hong Do's Side Dishes.
Thank you.
Well... Hello. Check out Hong Do's Side Dishes.
Thank you.
Hello. Check out Hong Do's Side Dishes.
Wait. Can you take a look at this?
(Missing Person, Lee Sun Ju)
This photo was taken ten years ago.
She's in her mid-30s now.
All the star instructors gathered here.
Let's go with this academy.
Okay.
Jun Pyo always comes in first place in the entire school.
You must be happy.
Helping him keep his ranking is so stressful.
Hello.
Who are you?
My daughter Jan Di is in the same class as your children.
We met him at the PTA meeting.
Oh, the one who works at a side dish store?
That's right.
I guess that academy is quite famous.
How much are the classes there?
About 2,000 dollars for Korean, English, and math.
What? Did you say 2,000 dollars?
We're busy. Can we go now?
- Sure. - Let's go.
He's giving out flyers again.
I heard his wife had packed up and left ten years ago.
His family is messed up.
Two thousand dollars?
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
My goodness.
Oh, dear.
It gets dusty shortly after I wipe it.
Oh, it's heavy. Dear me.
Gosh. There they go again.
When will they finish the renovation?
Gosh.
Did you sell a lot of side dishes, Mother?
My business isn't going well because it's too noisy there.
Oh, dear.
It seems that the renovation is almost over.
They'll be your neighbors, so try to be positive, Mother.
My neighbors, my foot. Gosh.
I told you to stop it.
Why did you take these flyers with you?
I should...
keep looking for her until there's nothing more I can do.
If she had died, we would've let it go.
(Missing Person, Lee Sun Ju)
(I'm looking for my wife who went missing ten years ago.)
We don't even know if she's alive.
You've been looking for her for ten years.
How can I give up on finding her when she's Jan Di's mother?
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Hi, Ho Rang.
Okay. Sure.
Yes. Bye.
There.
- Done. - No. I don't like it.
Put it back where it was.
Put it back where it was?
- Hurry up. - Oh, gosh.
Are you pranking me or what?
Unbelievable.
Delivery from Hong Do's Side Dishes.
Here's your special bulgogi lunch box.
Thank you, Kang San. You came so quickly as always.
Of course, I should come as quickly as I could.
You're the one who gave me the idea of delivering lunch boxes...
using the side dishes at the store.
I'm glad it helped.
- Kang San, my friend. - Hey.
Had you not come, she would've made me work until I couldn't move anymore.
She's such a horrible employer.
Ho Sik, you brat.
I told you to address me as the director when we're at the academy.
Of course, Director Jang.
You should call me "Manager Jang," not "Ho Sik."
All right, Manager Jang. Take this.
Oh, by the way, Ho Rang.
Jan Di acts more like a teenage edgelord every day.
She used to make a finger heart whenever she saw me.
But now she glares at me when our eyes meet.
Teenagers get annoyed so easily, you know.
Try to be more caring and hug her more often.
I'll do that.
- Thank you for your advice. - Oh, right.
What time is it now?
Gosh. Why hasn't this person come yet?
Why? Are you waiting for someone?
Yes, I'm expecting someone for a job interview.
But she's late. It's not good.
(Cleaning in progress. Please wait.)
Well... I'm sorry to interrupt,
but how about I walk very carefully?
I said you couldn't take the stairs. Stop bothering me.
You can take the elevator. Leave now.
(Horang Art Academy, Special classes available on Saturdays)
We're done, right?
- Put the sign there, and we can leave. - Okay.
Let's go. Push the cart.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Another no-show.
The interviewee won't show up, right?
Right. We shouldn't have waited. Our food got cold.
Let's eat.
I'll enjoy the food.
Hello.
I'm sorry for being late.
You seem to have affection as an educator.
And I like your portfolio.
But why were you late, Ms. Ok Mi Rae?
Oh, that...
Actually,
I can't take elevators because I'm claustrophobic.
And they were cleaning the staircase when I got here.
I'm sorry.
Oh, my. If it's that serious, you must have difficulties in daily life.
Pardon?
Since I'm looking for someone to teach children,
that worries me a little, to be honest.
Oh, I see.
I understand.
Oh, gosh. I thought it would work.
(Horang Art Academy)
I hope it went well.
Thank you. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
I...
am definitely not going to get the job, right?
I definitely hope to see you again.
But the director hates people who are not punctual.
Oh, I see.
(Medicine)
Sir, President Dong is here.
Okay. Let him in.
(Chairman's Office)
Hi. Come on in.
(Hwang Dong Food)
Thank you.
(Chairman Hwang Man Seok)
Shouldn't you tell Chan Ran?
I'll take care of myself.
You should hurry up and marry Chan Ran.
Until when must I keep watching her getting older as a widow?
She won't open her heart to me.
You silly.
Try to put half as much effort into her as you do for work.
I'll try harder.
Let me see. Good.
The sales of the branch office in the US increased greatly.
Ju Hyuk must be doing very well as the branch manager.
It's all thanks to the increased demand from overseas...
due to the growing attention to Korean food.
Don't be so modest.
Everybody knows your son is great.
Oh, right. Does Ju Hyuk plan to come back to Korea?
He must feel more comfortable in the US as he's been living there since college.
Sir, will you attend the new product event this afternoon?
Of course, I'll go.
Tell Jae Hyun to come too.
Yes, sir.
Here.
See you later.
- Good. It's done. - He's good at mixing it.
Here.
Ye Ju, how did the job interview go?
I heard the results would be out today.
Stop being so picky and join a fairly decent company.
It's been years since you graduated from college.
If I start my career at a small company, I won't be able to work at a large one.
Don't you want me to become successful?
Goodness.
Oh, my. The result is out.
Okay.
Here we go.
She failed again.
Don't worry, Ye Ju. You'll pass next time.
What do you know?
Working at this side dish store is your only work experience.
Hey. You may think it's nothing, but I'm the CEO of this store.
I'm a good judge of character.
Wouldn't you agree, Chairman Ma?
Yes.
You're the CEO and the chairman of this small business?
I should get a job as soon as possible.
Is there another large company that's hiring?
What is this?
Mom, check this out.
Earlier today, at a hill near Hongin-dong, Seoul,
a human skeleton was found.
The police received the report and started investigating.
The identity hasn't been confirmed yet.
The police are searching the area to find belongings left behind.
Hongin-dong...
is where we live.
Mom. This...
Ye Ju.
Stay with Mother.
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
You can't go in there.
- I'll be quick. - You can't go in there.
Let me in just for a moment.
Then just tell me if it's a man or a woman. Please.
Please leave.
Detective Lee!
This is the last rehearsal, so watch me closely.
I can't even look
Is this better?
Or what about this?
I can't even look
- I'm sorry. - Gosh, seriously.
I saw you acting up while dancing during recess.
- I acted up? - That's right. Poop Jan Di.
I mean, why would you act up when you're so bad at dancing?
I'm so annoyed.
Hey, Poop Jun Pyo. Do you even know anything about dance?
You're nothing but a nerd.
What did you just say?
Jan Di, don't provoke him.
His mother is the PTA representative.
Even the teachers can't scold him.
That doesn't matter to me.
Hey, I heard her mother had run away from home ten years ago.
That's probably true. I saw the flyer too.
Well, I think I know why your mother ran away.
Poop Jan Di, she ran away because of you, right?
What?
I mean, she hated the sight of you because you were a stupid girl.
So she left home. Am I right?
You little...
Hey.
- Hey, come here. - Let go of me.
- Let go. Hey! - Gosh.
- Why are they fighting in the yard? - Let go right now.
- That's bad. - Let go of me!
- Seriously. - Hey, let go right now.
- Let go of me right now. - Wait. Is that...
Is that Jun Pyo?
- Hey! - Stop it.
I won't let you off.
Jun Pyo!
My goodness.
Oh, my. Jun Pyo. Let me look at you. Are you okay?
Where is your mother?
Bring your mother here right now!
The person you have reached is unavailable.
Why won't he pick up his phone?
Hasn't he found out if it's Sun Ju yet?
Call him again.
Okay.
Your phone is buzzing.
What?
Oh, okay.
Answer it.
Well... Hello?
What?
He's 45?
- Detective Lee. - Hey.
We've identified the body.
It's not your wife.
It's a man in his 40s.
Hey, how much longer will you keep this going?
It's been ten long years.
You see, I hate to say this.
But you should give up.
Please don't say that.
I believe that Sun Ju will be back.
Goodness, you fool.
Yes, Ye Ju.
It's not Sun Ju.
Kang San, we have a problem.
What do you mean by that?
Hey.
How dare you hit Jun Pyo? You brat!
Ms. Choi, please calm down.
How can I calm down right now?
I saw that little thug beating my son up...
with my own eyes.
Hey, it was just a little squabble between kids.
So can you let this slide?
Listen, Granny.
Looks like she doesn't have a mom...
and was raised by her grandma who obviously spoiled her.
How can you say that while looking at my son's face?
But look.
My granddaughter looks pretty bad too.
My son isn't like her.
Jun Pyo is my precious son...
who will take over the family business.
He's not like your delinquent granddaughter...
who would dance on the street.
Goodness gracious. I mean...
All children are precious.
And don't you know how kids their age fight with each other as they grow up?
She's so ignorant that I can't speak to her.
Lady, who are you to call my grandma "ignorant?"
My gosh. You're so rude.
You might even punch me too.
I must say, kids who grow up without a mom...
always make it so obvious.
Gosh. I can't take this anymore. How dare you?
You must have lost your mind. I'll teach you a serious lesson.
- How dare you say such a thing? - Ma'am, please...
- Mother, please calm down. - How dare you?
- Don't stop me. Let go of me. - Mother.