(Episode 34)
Why did you ask for me?
Sit down.
I'm busy, so get straight to the point.
I told you many times to end things with Mi Rae.
Did you hire someone to tail me, Father?
Those pictures.
What do you think will happen if Mi Rae and Chan Ran see them?
Don't tell me...
you're threatening me right now.
Well...
I believe that will depend on what you decide to do.
Sir, Ms. Hwang is here.
I'm here, Kyu Chul.
Good to see you, Chan Ran.
Ju Hyuk, you're here too.
Hello, Mother.
Yes, hi. But why...
If you two aren't done talking yet, I'll come back later.
No, I was just about to leave.
Were you?
Then I'll leave you two to talk.
All right.
Come on. Take a seat.
Yes, Kyu Chul.
What kind of tea do you want?
Tea?
Has Kang San's father said anything to you after that?
No, nothing at all.
Kang San told him that he'd never get a divorce.
But knowing him, he won't back down easily.
I think he's very determined to persuade Kang San this time.
Whatever, I don't care.
I'm here.
Hey, why are you here at this hour? Shouldn't you be at work?
Goodness, must you be so rude to your customer?
Hey, I'm here to buy some sikhye.
Oh, really? How many?
- Just one bottle, please. - All right. Take this chilled one.
I can drink this here, right?
Sure thing.
That reminds me. Ms. Ma.
Don't you feel bad for Kang San? Try to help him feel at ease.
You too, Ye Ju.
Hey, I don't appreciate the tone of that.
If others heard you, they'd think we were very mean to him.
Why?
Did Kang San say something to you?
Ms. Ma, you know he's not the type to complain about anything to anyone.
You, of all people, should be very good to him.
Even if you always carried him around on your back, it wouldn't be enough.
My mom suffers from degenerative arthritis.
She can't carry him around even if she wants to.
Goodness, forget it.
Hi, what's up?
What? Now?
Okay, sure.
I'll stop by again soon.
Wait, hey.
- My goodness. - Hang on, Mom.
He didn't pay, did he?
(Hong Do's Side Dishes)
Ho Sik!
Hey, Jang Ho Sik!
Goodness. Just leave him be.
He's Kang San's only friend who truly cares for him.
No, this will become a habit.
Next time, make sure he pays. For what he had today too.
Gosh, you.
We keep going around in circles, talking about the same thing.
You're doing the same thing.
What is the reason you're being like this?
It's already over between us.
Chan Ran, I've never once given up on you.
And I will never give up.
Kyu Chul, please.
Like I said the other day,
I thought everything would go back to the way it should be...
if I persuaded Ju Hyuk to return to the US.
I was just hoping the kids would break up naturally...
without being too hurt.
I never gave up on you.
But although you tried your best to send Ju Hyuk back to the US,
he ended up staying.
You're so cruel.
What?
I still have feelings for you.
Knowing that, you're forcing me to approve of their relationship.
No, I'm not forcing you. I'm trying to persuade you.
In any case, even if you decide not to reciprocate my feelings,
I will not let them get married.
(Horang Art Academy)
Mr. Geum, why did you want to talk to us out of the blue?
Mr. Geum wants Kang San to get a divorce.
What? Divorce?
Well, that's my plan.
However, Kang San won't listen to me.
So I need your help, guys.
What can we do to help, Father?
Help me persuade him.
To me,
he said he'd wait for Sun Ju for the rest of his life.
He won't budge.
Gosh, it's so frustrating to talk to him.
I know how that feels.
Even I'm this upset. You must be so upset, Father.
And even for Jan Di's sake,
he should remarry as soon as possible.
That poor thing...
deserves to experience what it's like to have a loving mother. Right?
Yes, my point exactly. Someone who can help her study.
You see, adolescence is a time of great turmoil.
She'd greatly benefit from having a stepmother...
who can embrace and comfort her.
Most importantly, Kang San should move on and start afresh...
for the sake of his own life.
Yes, he absolutely should.
Hey, what do you think?
Well, I agree with you for once.
Right?
Yes, I agree with you too.
Yes.
This is for you, sir.
I brought you some sujeonggwa and nuts.
You take such good care of me every day.
- Thank you. - Gosh, it's nothing.
This is my job.
Here. This is for you, Ms. Choi.
Thank you.
Mr. Geum, did you see Jan Di's test?
Oh, her performance assessment?
Yes, I saw it.
Well, I don't have to ask you to know how she did on the test.
Even if you're doing your best to take excellent care of her,
you can't give her everything she needs without a mother. You know?
Right.
But I always try my best to be a good dad to her.
You're struggling financially too.
It must be hard for a single father to raise a daughter all by himself.
I, too,
struggled when I was raising Chan Ran.
Sir, you raised her by yourself too?
Practically, yes.
When Chan Ran was around Jun Pyo's age,
my wife passed away.
My gosh. That must've been so hard.
Yes, it wasn't easy.
Anyway, I heard your wife ran away from home years ago.
And you haven't heard from her at all.
That's right.
I know it's not easy for you,
but your daughter must be having a really hard time.
His wife left them ten years ago.
Jan Di, when did you get here?
Just now.
Hey, Jan Di.
Why?
Are you wondering whether or not Dad has seen my test yet?
No, your dad already told me all about it.
Kudos to you for being so honest.
Word sure travels fast.
Do you guys talk about me every single day?
I don't get it.
Wait, Jan Di.
What now?
Your grandfather is here.
What? My grandpa is here?
Jan Di is one thing,
but I truly pity him and his life as a man...
My eyes are welling up with tears. Ho Sik, I'm about to burst into tears.
(Horang Art Academy)
I think it's such a pity too.
They say having a mean wife is better than having ten good sons.
But he's been single for ten long years.
Does Kang San have anything that gives him joy in life?
I wonder too.
And Jan Di won't be there for him forever.
She'll grow up and move out before you know it.
Kang San really should get a divorce as soon as possible...
and move out of his in-laws' house.
Ho Rang.
Did you take public speaking classes when you were little?
My, you're so well-spoken and know exactly what to say.
Go to Kang San and say that.
Okay, Father.
I'll meet up with Kang San today and try to persuade him.
No, you stay out of this.
Why? Why should I stay out of it?
If you say that to him, he'll think you have an ulterior motive.
What? "Ulterior motive?"
Hey, what are you saying?
In any case, I'll talk to him.
I am Kang San's friend, after all.
Don't fight. We're in this together.
Anyway, you guys must persuade him to get a divorce.
It's your mission.
- Yes, Father. - Grandpa!
Jan Di.
What brings you here, Grandpa? Are you here to see me?
What? Yes. Of course, I'm here to see you.
Then let's go sing karaoke together. I'll be done in an hour.
I'm sorry. I have to go. I've got an appointment.
What? What's the appointment for?
What? I have to go to a dance academy...
Oh, the club?
Hey, how did you know?
Come on. That place is all the rage now. Of course, I know about it.
You know everything that isn't related to your studies.
Ho Rang, Ho Sik. I'm counting on you guys.
Yes, don't worry.
Jan Di, I'll visit you again soon.
- Okay. Bye, Grandpa. - Bye.
- Take care.
Ms. Jang, what did my grandpa ask you to do?
What? Oh, it's nothing.
Go on, Jan Di. You'll be late for your class.
Okay.
Gosh. Ju Hyuk isn't even picking up.
When he does these things, he's just like his dad.
I thought of you and picked this up for you on my way back.
Their pork cutlet is so crispy and tasty.
Here, try it.
You didn't have to do this.
Come on. This is nothing. Eat it before it gets cold, okay?
Yes, okay.
Doo Ho, can I ask you something?
Sure, ask away.
Doo Ho.
What's your type?
Sorry?
For example...
Is your type someone like Ms. Ma across the street?
Someone feisty and tough.
Or would you prefer someone like me, who can be chatty...
but girly and cute at the same time?
Whom would you pick between the two?
Oh, no.
I guess it went down the wrong pipe.
- Here, have some water. - Thank you.
Well...
This wouldn't look nice if customers were to see this.
I'll finish the rest in the kitchen.
Oh, you can just eat here. Gosh.
Wait, Doo Ho.
Was I too straightforward with him?
My gosh. Couldn't he have answered my question though?
(Sun Bakery)
(Horang Art Academy)
Hey, Kang San. You're done for the day, right?
Can we meet?
What?
My father actually asked you to do that?
He must've been very frustrated for him to show up at the academy.
He said his heart broke into pieces when he saw you...
calling Sun Ju's name drunk.
Anyway,
now that your father is stepping in, you really should get a divorce.
Divorce? As if.
I cannot divorce Sun Ju.
Kang San, let's have a candid conversation about this. Are you happy?
Yes, I'm happy.
No. As a man, are you happy?
Yes, I am.
Liar. I know you're doing this for Jan Di.
Jan Di is the reason you're saying you'll never get a divorce.
That's...
If I get a divorce,
Jan Di will be really hurt.
Gosh, seriously. I'm done talking about this, Ho Sik.
I'm off.
Hey, Kang San.
If you give up on your life and just live for Jan Di,
do you think she'll thank you later on when she's not even your real daughter?
You think she'll repay you for everything you did?
- Hey. - As if!
She'd have no idea what you went through to raise her.
I've never once had such thoughts while raising Jan Di.
And I never expected anything in return.
Then why?
The two of you don't even share a single drop of blood.
Why must you make so many sacrifices for her?
Because I'm her dad!
No matter what anyone says,
I am Jan Di's dad.
Fine. You're her dad?
Be her dad all you want, you idiot!
(Horang Art Academy)
(Director's Office)
This looks great, Ms. Ok.
- Do you like it? - Yes.
The curriculum for next month looks great.
Thank you.
If you're done wrapping up, you can get going.
Okay.
Anyway, I wonder if Ho Sik's talk with Kang San is going well.
Is something going on with Jan Di's father?
What? Oh.
Ho Sik went to persuade him to get a divorce.
Divorce?
But Jan Di doesn't have a mother.
The thing is, he never got a divorce.
He still lives with his in-laws.
Oh, I see.
Yes, I'm telling you.
His wife's gone, but he still lives with his in-laws,
raising his daughter all by himself. Does it make any sense to you?
Think about why Jan Di's grandfather had to come here...
to ask us to persuade him to get a divorce.
I see. That's why he was here.
Anyway, I have to call a few parents before I get going.
You should get going.
Yes, Ms. Jang.
Hello, I'm looking for a missing person.
- No, thanks. - I'm sorry.
Hello, have you seen this woman?
If you see her, please call the number.
Hello.
Okay, bye.
Hello.
- Have you seen this woman? - Sorry, I have to go.
Her name is Lee Sun Ju, and she's in her mid-30s.
I'm busy.
Sir, please take a look.
Hey, I said I was busy.
I apologize. Have a good evening. I'm sorry!
Hello, have you seen this woman?
Please call the number. Thank you!
Oh, right. Grandpa came to the art academy today.
What? Why did your grandpa come by?
He asked Uncle Ho Sik and Ms. Jang to take care of something.
What? Take care of what?
That I don't know.
Oh, it's Hye Ri.
Thank you for the food!
- Sure. - All right.
Anyway, how come Kang San isn't home yet?
I wonder too. He should be home by now. Right, Mom?
What if something else happened?
I must say, the two of you...
are way too nosy for your own good.
What do you mean?
Mother.
I heard you deleted the text message Ho Rang sent to Kang San.
What?
Ho Rang kept sending useless text messages to Kang San.
So I got angry and deleted them.
Article 17 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea.
"The privacy of no citizen shall be infringed."
In other words, you, Ms. Ma Hong Do,
infringed upon one of his fundamental constitutional rights.
Do you understand?
"Constitutional rights?"
That's right, constitutional rights.
What's with you, Sang Soo? You're scaring us.
Let me warn you.
If you invade my privacy, I absolutely will not tolerate it. Okay?
Ye Ju, you too.
Fine, okay.
That was a mistake. I admit that I made a mistake.
Goodness. What's with him? He's scaring me.
Don't be scared.
I just want my basic constitutional rights to be protected.
Let's eat.
Goodness.
Well, I'm really sorry you had to see that.
Don't worry. It's fine.
Well, Mr. Geum.
It must be really hard.
No, it's fine.
When we went to find Jan Di's mother,
you said you had gotten your hopes up countless times...
only to fall into despair again. I still remember that.
I said that?
Yes.
To tell you the truth,
I waited for someone for a long time in the past, so I know...
how hard it is.
Oh, I should get going.
I'll walk you to the bus stop.
No, don't worry. You must be hungry. Hurry home and have dinner.
Okay.
Bye.
Here's your card. Take your receipt too.
And here's your bread.
Thank you.
You've been to my bakery before, right?
Why do you ask?
You look familiar.
My gosh, really?
I don't have a common face.
My academy is close by.
You probably saw me in the area.
I see. Do you teach at the academy?
No, I own it.
Ms. Dong, here's a new batch of bread.
Oh, thank you.
My gosh! Hello.
Oh, do I know you?
Aren't you the tenant who lives with Jan Di's family?
When Kang San... I mean, Jan Di's dad.
We met when I took him home.
Oh, that's right. Hello.
So you know Jan Di's dad?
We're very close.
We grew up together.
Back in elementary school, I touched my classmate's pencil case...
and got my butt spanked. He even knows all about it.
Anyway, I feel like I know you well...
because you live with Jan Di's family.
You do?
My gosh. What is this smell?
Mr. Baker, the bread smells so delicious.
They just came out of the oven. That's probably why.
No, that's not why.
I know these things. This is definitely different.
I can tell that you're a true expert.
It smells so delicious.
Everyone in this neighborhood knows that he bakes such delicious bread.
If you think it smells that good, hurry home and eat your bread.
- Right, I should. - Yes.
- See you again soon. - Okay, bye.
Wait.
Do you know her?
I did meet her briefly the other night, but I don't know her well.
Really?
She said she owned an academy, but she was wearing too much makeup.
She looked like she had blood all over her lips because of her lipstick.
Right, Doo Ho?
I didn't think it looked bad, Ms. Dong.
Really?
I suppose you like women who look vulgar and cheap.
Sorry?
Nothing. Never mind.
Gosh, what's with this smell? I smell cheap makeup.
I smell it everywhere. I should keep the door open.
The smell is too strong.
It's all I can smell now.
Gosh.
It stinks.
My gosh, Mi Rae.
When did you get home? Why are you having dinner so late?
I was going to eat out...
but just came home, so I was hungry.
Gosh, you should've told me. I would've happily fixed you a meal.
Come on. I'm not a kid.
Mom, didn't you see President Dong today? How did it go?
What?
What did President Dong say?
Well...
In any case, even if you decide not to reciprocate my feelings,
I will not let them get married.
I still have feelings for you.
You're forcing me to approve of their relationship.
Don't you think it's too cruel?
We just said...
we'd talk more next time.
What? Why?
Did he not say anything about me?
Ju Hyuk said I wasn't the reason he was against our relationship,
but I can't help but worry.
Mi Rae. It's not because of you, so don't worry.
All right.
I was just worried there might be another reason he wouldn't approve of me.
I'm okay.
My dear daughter.
I'm sorry, Mi Rae.
What? Why are you sorry, Mom?
Well, just because.
Don't be sorry.
It cheers me up to know that you're rooting for me.
Really?
Yes.
There you are, Mom. Mi Rae, when did you get home?
What? I saw you in the living room when I got home.
Oh, you did?
I had no idea because I was totally focused...
on my film script earlier.
You still haven't given up on becoming a filmmaker?
Mom, it's just a hobby of mine.
Don't tell Soo Ji though, okay?
All right.
Hey, Jae Hyun.
How's Ju Hyuk doing at the head office? Isn't he stressed out?
Don't worry. He's adjusting very well.
I'm relieved to hear that.
He's very competent, you know.
But he was quite tired today.
He said he had to attend a funeral and stay there all night.
A funeral?
Yes. He came to work wearing the same clothes he wore yesterday.
So he didn't go home last night?
I guess not.
Hi, Mi Rae.
Ju Hyuk.
Ju Hyuk, didn't you say you went home after meeting your acquaintance?
What?
Yes.
So you lied to me?
(Apple of My Eye)
Stop clinging to Kang San.
Let him go, will you?
- Hey! - Go. Get out.
- What? Hey! - Why must you...
- A complaint? - I want Kang San to get a divorce.
I shall sit right in front of your desk until you write me one.
Woo Jin. Let's just go, okay?
Your dad will start dating another woman soon.
- I saw them together. - What? What did you say?