(Episode 94)
("The Secret Private Life of a Business Tycoon's Wife")
(Jang Hwa Ran of Noyu Gallery is having an affair.)
What is this?
This is crazy.
Ms. Jang is having an affair? With this young guy?
This was taken in front of a hotel room.
Does that mean they...
- Look at him in that bathrobe. - My gosh.
Isn't this a total disgrace to the company?
Who wrote this absurd article? This makes no sense!
What is going on?
Mother would never do such a thing, you know?
What should we do, Ms. Han?
Come in.
Did you read the article?
- Yes. - Why would someone write that?
Mother would never do such a thing, you know.
Someone must've sent in fake information.
Who would do that though?
Hwa Ran, look. What is this?
I'm so flustered right now.
How embarrassing. Explain what happened!
Why are you all quiet?
I went to the hotel...
to meet someone because of the gallery.
Who did you meet?
Who on earth did you have to meet in a hotel room?
Honey, do you not trust me?
I had never seen this man before.
I tripped, and he held me so that I wouldn't fall.
Gosh, who took these photos to deliberately slander me?
This is insane.
Then tell me who you met at the hotel.
Tell me so that I can trust you.
Why can't you tell me if you have nothing to hide?
This is beyond embarrassing!
How are you going to face the kids? Aren't you mortified?
Dad, this isn't true at all. Don't believe it.
I'm flabbergasted.
Hey! Give me that!
Darling, I miss you.
Look at this. Are you still going to deny it?
How will you explain this?
This jerk... Is he a lunatic?
What on earth happened?
She completely ruined the company's public image.
She should've watched her conduct as the chairman's wife.
You know that she went to the hotel to meet you and other board members.
I know that,
but why was she seen with this man in front of a hotel room?
As they say, there's no smoke without fire.
Look, even you are being like this?
Shouldn't you be helping my mother clear her name?
What are you talking about? If we did that, we'd be fired.
Exactly.
You folks don't want to get in trouble.
That's why you're staying quiet.
But you know what?
You really can't say that.
Someone deliberately planned this.
We must investigate this and find out who did it.
Look into it at once and find out who did this.
Tae Seok, I can't believe an article like that got published.
She really should've watched her conduct.
What did Hwa Ran say?
She's denying it, of course.
But she even got a text message from that punk.
- What kind of message? - Forget it.
I don't even want to say it because I'm so embarrassed.
I should get back to my office.
I can't believe such a scandalous thing happened.
It's truly unfortunate. All the shareholders are very angry.
The CEOs of the companies that we work with are also concerned.
Mr. Gong and Mr. Park.
Do you know anything that I don't?
What do you mean, sir?
We're investigating it now. You should get back to work.
Mr. Gong and Mr. Park just met with the chairman.
I heard he asked them if they know something he doesn't.
Do you think Dad knows that we met up?
I'm not sure.
Your dad wouldn't stay quiet if he found out about it.
He'd be yelling at you now.
He was just taking a guess.
You're right.
By the way, who did this?
Someone obviously wants to slander me.
I thought it was odd that he suddenly got out of the room.
Director Park, who sent in the information for the article?
Did you find out?
A paparazzo who specializes in celebrities' private lives.
But he's gone into hiding.
Who sent that text message?
It was sent from a burner phone. I'm trying to find out who did it.
Why would someone do something like this? For money?
The article wouldn't have come out if money had been the reason.
Then why...
Mom, is there someone who might be holding a grudge against you?
Why would anyone hold a grudge against me?
Hello?
What? You want to cancel the order?
A company that placed a big order for our kids' clothes...
wants to cancel the order.
What?
They don't want to let kids wear clothes...
made by a company that lacks moral integrity.
The verbal contract with the department store also fell through.
The situation is getting serious.
Give me some time.
I'll meet with our point of contact and persuade them.
- Sir, we have a problem. - What's going on?
The customers are boycotting our brands.
Everything that we make, from Noyu Fashion to Noyu Household.
What is happening?
We're getting bombarded with customer complaints,
and so many people are posting mean comments on our website.
What is happening?
What should I do?
Mother, Father is home.
The company has suffered tremendous losses because of you.
I can't even face the employees because I'm so embarrassed.
How could you ruin my reputation like this?
I'm sorry, honey.
But I am being falsely accused of this.
What?
Then why can't you tell me what really happened?
Tell me who you were meeting at that hour.
Then you can clear up the misunderstanding.
Why can't you tell me?
Trust is everything in marriage,
but you completely destroyed it.
I want to get...
a divorce right away.
Honey.
Divorce? What do you mean? Have you lost your mind?
- Father. - Dad, this isn't right.
A divorce at your age?
And why would you get a divorce over this?
Please calm down, Father. Getting a divorce would be crazy.
I'm done talking.
Honey.
It's as if you've been waiting for this day.
What?
I'm telling you that it's not true, but you won't even listen to me.
You want to kick me out because of that article.
Did you not hear me say I no longer trust you?
Honey.
I'm sure there's a reason why she can't tell you.
Father, Mother has been such a devoted wife to you.
There can't be a divorce.
Dad, you shouldn't decide anything rashly.
- You should think about it. - Jae Hyuk is right, Father.
All of you, be quiet.
I'll get my lawyer to start getting the paperwork ready tomorrow,
- so consider yourself informed. - Father.
You're heartless.
You know that Mother would never do such a thing.
You, of all people, should believe her.
Even if everyone else is pointing the finger at her,
you should embrace her.
How could you push her to the edge of the cliff like this?
Step aside.
I can't.
I won't, until you take back what you said about wanting a divorce.
I said, step aside.
Father, please.
Move.
Still, getting a divorce can't be a solution.
You know Hwa Ran would never do something like that.
Yes, I know that she'd never do such a thing.
Maybe she met with the board members because of Min Hyuk.
The board members?
You know that she wants Min Hyuk to be my successor.
Right.
I know she wants Min Hyuk to take over your position.
I've figured out that much.
Wait, that means you don't think she had an affair.
Then why did you say you want a divorce?
I can't tolerate her disrespecting my wishes...
and doing something like that behind my back.
That's it?
The real reason must be something else.
To tell you the truth, I have never...
really opened up to her to this day.
Even if she actually had an affair,
I have no right to criticize her for that.
Because I'm probably responsible for it.
Then you really shouldn't divorce her.
That's why I want a divorce.
What do you mean?
I lived with her all my life even though I don't love her.
After losing Ae Sun like that,
I was so devastated that I got drunk and made such a mistake,
and Min Hyuk was born. If that never happened...
Tae Seok.
That's...
probably why I was never really affectionate toward Min Hyuk.
I couldn't leave the woman who was pregnant with my child...
even though I didn't want it.
That's why I ended up like this.
Yu Jin, you see...
I don't want to do this anymore.
I don't think I can...
spend the rest of my life with a woman I don't even love.
So you'll use this incident to divorce her?
Tae Seok.
I mean, I really don't think this is right.
We all know that Mother would never do such a thing.
I agree with you.
By the way, Yeon Su tried so hard to dissuade Dad earlier.
Do you think she did that because she cares about Mother?
That did seem a little weird.
- Mom! - Yes.
- Ha Eun. - Oh, no!
Ha Eun, you should've been careful. Give me that.
It's okay, Ha Eun. We can wash this.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay.
Gosh.
What is this?
Oh, it looks like a talisman.
Did someone else come into our room?
The other day, Yeon Su...
Why are you coming out of my room?
I wanted to borrow something from you.
How could your dad do this to me?
What? Divorce? Gosh, I'm speechless.
How could he bring up divorce over something like this?
That's what I'm saying. What's wrong with him?
Why is he bringing up divorce? He's totally overreacting.
I know. I'm flabbergasted too.
This is what I'm getting after living with him for dozens of years?
I've wasted my entire life.
He probably said that out of anger.
I'm sure he didn't actually mean it.
I agree with Min Hyuk, Mother.
By the way, why did you try so hard to dissuade him?
If he divorces me, isn't it a good thing for you?
You'd no longer have to put up with your mean mother-in-law.
Don't say that, please.
I'm very fond of you, Mother.
I don't have a mom,
so I always thought of you as my own mother.
Don't worry.
I'll help you clear your name.
How are you going to do that?
I'll do whatever it takes.
Is it really true?
Did Hwa Ran actually have an affair with that young guy?
I'm sure it's not true. Hwa Ran would never do that.
Right.
She's rude and mean, but she'd never do something like that.
Even when she was young, she was popular among guys,
but that snooty girl never let any of them near her.
Really?
But how did that absurd article get published?
And why did she go to the hotel in broad daylight?
Maybe someone deliberately set her up.
- But who'd do such a thing? - I'm not sure.
Gosh, how embarrassing.
Excuse me, does Han Yu Jin live here?
I don't know.
Can I help you?
Hello, I'm here to see Han Yu Jin. I'm Leon.
Han Yu Jin?
Cake?
"Cake"?
You've come to the right place. Yu Jin lives here. So you're Leon.
- Yu Jin! - My gosh, Leon.
Why didn't you call?
How did you get my address?
Surprise!
I got your address to send you the parcel a while back.
Let's step out. Give me a minute. I'll go get changed.
You don't need to step out.
You guys can talk here. We'll be in our rooms.
See you, Leon. Good night, Cake.
Go inside.
Wait, is he Mr. Choi, the cutie-pie?
Pardon?
I told him about you.
- Hello. - Nice to meet you.
Yu Jin. You know why I came to Korea, right?
Marry me.
Let's live together on my island.
Why are you living in this tiny house?
You can live like a queen on my island.
I told you that I'll think about it.
I know you're hesitant because I divorced my ex-wife.
But that failed marriage taught me...
how much you mean to me.
Leon.
I'll be in Korea for about a month. Take that time to think about it.
Korea has changed so much in the past 10 years.
I should travel around the country and do some sightseeing.
All right.
He's handsome.
Those two would make such a cute couple.
I mean, he must love her a lot...
to come all the way to this faraway country to see her.
What do you think of him?
He seems like a great guy.
How would I know? I've just met him.
Have some tea.
Min Hyuk, look at me.
Are you still mad at me?
What?
Do you think I'm doing this out of anger?
Don't be delusional.
I didn't come home because of you.
Min Hyuk.
When they make up, I'll tell them we're getting a divorce.
Consider yourself informed.
Are you going to keep this up?
I want to be alone. Can you get out?
Mother is devastated. We shouldn't be like this.
Did you not hear me? I told you to get out.
Han Min Hyuk.
You'd better be nice to me.
Only I can help your mother clear her name.
What are you doing here?
Min Hyuk...
told me to get out.
I fully understand...
why he's so upset with me.
I know that I totally let him down.
But the thing is, Mother,
I love him so much. I really cannot divorce him.
So please help me, Mother.
I'm in no position to help anyone at the moment.
I told you that I can help you clear your name.
How can I believe you?
Please believe me.
One of my acquaintances is a cop. He said he'll help us.
Mother, try to persuade Min Hyuk. Please?
Min Hyuk.
Are you really going to divorce Yeon Su?
How can I live with a woman who hid a past like that from me?
Be rational, please.
If you get a divorce,
what will the board members and shareholders think?
You know the situation I'm in now. If you get a divorce,
they'll criticize your moral compass...
and say that you're not qualified. They'll obviously bash you.
Still, I can't live with a woman who had a child with another man.
What, then?
Are you just going to give up?
You need to put your feelings aside if you want Noyu to become yours.
Well, it's easier said than done.
To reach the peak, you must endure the rain and snow...
as well as the thornbush that prick your feet.
You have to be patient to get to the top.
Hold on. I thought you wanted me to divorce Yeon Su.
What's gotten into you?
What, then? Should we both get a divorce?
Is Dad still saying that?
Yes, he's dead set on it.
What should I do if he doesn't change his mind?
- Dad. - Where are you going, Father?
Don't worry about me. Just go to bed.
Honey, where are you going this late?
It's none of your business.
Why are you being like this? I told you that it's not true.
Do you really think I'd do something so crude?
I'll send my lawyer tomorrow, so just sign the papers.
- Honey. - Dad.
You're so cruel.
You look like you've been dying to divorce me. How could you do this?
I didn't do anything to deserve to get divorced.
Are you trying to use this as an excuse to end our marriage?
Tell me. Are you having an affair?
What?
Otherwise, how could you do this to me?
Think whatever you want.
Father.
Don't follow me out.
Mother.
I can't believe he's doing this to me.
He's dying to divorce me.
We've been living together for dozens of years.
How could he be so heartless?
If I were Ko Ae Sun, he'd never do this to me.
I won't let you get a divorce easily.
If we get a divorce, it has to be my decision.
Where do you think Father went?
Well, he probably went to his office.
He's always either at work or at home.
Then go bring him home. It's still cold out.
Dad.
Why did you come here?
What are you doing here? You're not well.
Just pretend you never saw me here.
Are you really going to divorce Mother?
Yes.
If that's what you want, I won't stop you.
There must be a reason why you're doing this.
However, you should really think it through.
Anyway, let's get out of here. I'll get you a hotel room.
It's okay.
Just go home.
Did Leon leave?
Yes, he booked a hotel.
He'll sleep there tonight. I'll take him around Seoul tomorrow.
Are you going to accept his proposal?
Even I can't figure out what I want to do.
Leon is a wonderful person, but I'm no longer attracted to him.
But what if I stay single forever and grow old all alone?
I'm worried.
It'd be amazing if you asked me to stay by your side.
You won't, right?
I wasn't expecting you to answer that.
You should go inside. You'll catch a cold.
Everything's ready, right?
You'd better do a good job.
Father didn't come home last night, right?
His car is not here.
He'll really divorce me at this rate.
What should I do?
Just trust me. I won't let it happen.
The cop you know. Has he found out anything?
He's on a stakeout at the moment.
He said he'll call me as soon as he catches that punk.
Really?
I really hope he catches him.
Gosh, I'm speechless.
What? Marriage problems that might lead to divorce?
That's right.
The oil shop owner's aunt is a shaman, you know.
As soon as she saw the photo of the talisman,
she asked where you got this.
Even the happiest couple will get a divorce...
and won't be able to conceive.
It's a cursed talisman that can destroy the entire family.
My gosh.
Where did you see it?
Oh, don't worry about it. I have to go, Mom.
Hey, this thing. You hid this in my room, didn't you?
Gosh, you're unbelievable. What is the matter with you?
How dare you put this cursed talisman in my room?
I'm surprised that you found it.
Hwang Yeon Su! Have you completely lost your mind?
Did you think I'd sit back and do nothing?
I'll do whatever it takes to get you kicked out.
I really pity you now.
Fine, do whatever you want.
I won't let you walk all over me!
Bring it on. These things don't scare me at all anymore.
How dare you.
You should get changed.
Get out.
Honey, are you really going to keep this up?
Dad.
What is that?
Divorce papers.
Honey, how could you...
Dad, this is too much.
Don't say anything. Just sign it.
Honey.
The police.
You're...
Father, this is the con man.
"Con man"?
Ma'am, he's the guy you saw...
in front of the hotel room two days ago, right?
Yes, that's right. It was this punk.
Tell them.
I'm sorry.
I made up everything in the article about Ms. Jang's private life.
Gosh.
(Bad Love)
I can't believe this.
We should expedite things.
How come Yeon Su is never home in the morning? Even on weekends.
I'm not sure where she's been going every day.
Yu Jin likes macarons...
and jjajang ramyeon. She likes things like that.
You have feelings for Yu Jin, don't you?
Yeon Su, how could you do such a thing?
Why on earth did you do that?
I don't know what you heard,
- but it wasn't me. - Why did you do that? Why?
What is going on?
- What is happening? - There must've been an error.
What on earth happened?