(Episode 7)
(The late Gu Jun Gyeom, Father: Gu Hyo Sang)
(Mother: Hong Yu Ra, Brother: Gu Jun Hwi)
(Chairman of the National Assembly)
(The 11th graduates of the Judicial Training Institute)
Moving on.
The heroic actions of 18-year-old Gu Jun Gyeom...
who lost his life while trying to save a friend...
have come to attention.
He is the youngest son of Judge Hong Yu Ra...
who is known for her tough but just verdicts in court...
as well as fully paying her share...
of 170 million dollars in inheritance tax.
The late Mr. Gu received a full score...
on his latest mock college entrance exam test...
and won a gold medal...
in the 2008 International Mathematical Olympiad.
The young prodigy was said to have had his heart set...
on following his mother's footsteps someday...
which makes this more of a tragedy than it already is.
They're all lame.
Don't you have any better caskets?
These are our best models, ma'am.
As I explained earlier, they aren't made from just any wood.
The wood is from a 100-year-old juniper tree.
What? A hundred years?
Did you plant it yourself?
Did you plant it 100 years ago?
Sorry?
No, of course, I didn't.
What good does a 100-year-old wood do anyway?
It'll be burned anyway.
That's enough.
I'll take the juniper casket.
I have never seen such shabby caskets before.
This whole ordeal is just unbelievable.
Nothing is worse than someone being taken before their time.
What should we do about the shroud?
The shroud?
You're right.
He should be in one.
No way. Our Jun Gyeom in a shroud?
We could have him wear his school uniform.
I think he'll want to go to school.
His school uniform?
No, we'll have him wear a suit.
A suit by Jacques St. Laurent.
He looked dandy in one on the day of...
Dad's memorial service.
We should do that then.
Right.
This is all because of that ominous little wench.
Jun Gyeom was sound and alive, but she seduced and killed him.
Then she probably ate, slept, pooped,
and even went to school today like nothing was wrong.
- What? - She's a senior in high school.
It's us who are frustrated.
She must be studying for her college entrance exam like nothing happened.
Putting her in a casket alive isn't enough,
but she must be filling her stomach with school food instead.
At your service,
this is Hero Fried Chicken,
the gold medal fried chicken restaurant.
It's me, Jun Gyeom's mom.
Whose mom?
Will you remember me if I say I'm the late Gu Jun Gyeom's mom?
Oh, yes. Of course, I remember.
No, I'm sorry.
I should've recognized you right away,
but it was so sudden and unexpected.
I guess my son already became an unexpected being to your family.
I only think about Kim Cheong Ah.
I'd like to talk to your daughter.
Can you put me through to her?
What? She went to school.
I'll tell her to call you as soon as she comes back.
She went to school?
How could she go to school?
How dare she?
Okay, I won't send her from tomorrow on.
I was feeling agitated all day after sending her to school.
I didn't think of such a way.
Right, she shouldn't go to school. A high school diploma is nothing.
I put her into a deadly situation alone again.
Ms. Hong.
I won't forget him.
I'll remember Jun Gyeom for a long time.
I'm not just saying it.
I'm telling you with all my heart.
You better be sincere.
You must not forget him easily like today.
I can meet her from time to time, can't I?
What?
That way, she'll remember him for a long time.
I'm asking you for this favor with all my heart.
(Funeral Hall)
(Gu Jun Gyeom)
Corporal Gu Jun Hwi,
won't you play a game of basketball with your little brother?
- Salute. - Do you want to die?
It's my last wish.
Get out.
Tomorrow is not an option for us, Jun Hwi.
You're better today than you've ever been.
I'm trying to get you to remember today for a decade.
No way.
Hi, Mom.
Where are you?
Me?
Are you at Jun Gyeom's funeral?
How did you know?
I came after my classes got out.
I knew it.
Did you greet his family?
Not yet.
Then stay there.
I'll be there soon. Let's greet them together.
No, it's okay.
I braced myself.
I might regret it if I avoid this for the rest of my life.
I don't want to avoid anything anymore.
Today is the first day of my determination.
So don't come.
Really?
Then do that.
Don't make any mistakes and be polite to them.
Okay, bye.
Excuse me.
Mr. Soldier, you dropped your bag.
I know.
Here.
Jun Hwi.
Hey.
You must've been shocked.
Get changed into this.
How did it happen?
He went on a trip with his girlfriend.
She fell into the water.
It happened while he tried to save her.
She survived.
His girlfriend?
(The Late Gu Jun Gyeom)
Thank you for coming.
It's her, right?
That wench who killed Jun Gyeom.
Does it hurt? Does it?
Do you think this hurts when you killed someone?
How dare you come here?
You must be out of your mind.
How dare you make a bow?
Who told you to bow your head?
Whose fault do you think it is that Jun Gyeom died?
He died because of you.
You killed him. You. You need to die too. Die.
- Stop it. - What do you want me to stop?
It's you who should stop.
She's the one who killed your son.
This wench came here to assuage her conscience.
She'd think it's all over after doing this.
She'd think she did what's right and move on just like that.
We have mourners in the next room.
And there are reporters.
I'm not nearly finished venting my spleen on her.
Just go.
I'm not letting you go for your sake.
I just can't stand the sight of you right here,
so I'm telling you to leave.
Where are you going?
I have barely begun yet.
Come here.
You know me, right?
Yes, ma'am. We just met.
Wait outside.
I'll pay as much as you want. Just don't let anyone in.
Pardon?
Yes, ma'am.
Let's go out.
My sister always deals with things according to the law,
but I'm not like her.
I do things my own way.
According to my whim and temper.
When you came all the way here,
you must've been prepared for this, right?
Get down on your knees.
You're too tall for this.
Let me dash water first.
While I dash water in your face,
you should apologize to Jun Gyeom who died trying to save your life.
"I'm so sorry."
"I've committed a grave sin."
Okay?
Answer me.
Aren't you going to answer?
Yes, ma'am.
Why is it so heavy?
Here it comes.
What are you waiting for?
"I'm so sorry."
"I've committed a grave sin." Say it now.
I'm sorry.
I've committed a grave sin.
I'm sorry.
I've committed a grave sin.
Say it louder!
I'm sorry.
I've committed a grave sin.
I'm sorry.
I've committed a grave sin.
Did you go to school today?
Yes.
Mismatched sneakers and out-of-season black stockings?
Did you dress up to cheer yourself up?
You're a sociopath, aren't you?
Did you even like my nephew?
Aren't you going to answer me?
Did you really like him?
He was a good kid.
What?
A good kid?
Did you go to a pension with a boy you didn't even like?
Why did you go there?
Why did you go when you didn't even like him?
Do you think I don't know that?
It's so obvious. There's no need for words.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
I'm really sorry.
What?
Sorry?
Did you say sorry?
Shut that mouth of yours!
Son.
That's enough. Just stop there.
- Do you know what she... - I heard the whole thing.
I don't think Jun Gyeom would want this.
Stop it now.
And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I've traveled each
It's impossible for you because of your parents.
You can't marry a conglomerate man.
No matter how many times you go to that church,
they have a league of their own.
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
Do you know Kumyang Elevator?
Yes.
Well, he beat up his wife.
He's quite violent.
What? He beat up his wife?
That won't do, will it?
He's an only son, so it's sure he'll inherit.
I'll meet with the Kumyang Elevator guy.
Arrange a date.
Dad. Why is this wrong?
What? Let's have a look. Why is what wrong?
This one?
"What four-syllable saying means..."
"'to get drunk and yell or sing loudly in the street'?"
"Fill in the blanks."
(It is my dad.)
"It is my dad"?
That's what you do. What's the answer?
It's "loud yelling and singing".
What's that?
It's what you should've written.
You got every question wrong.
Who do you take after that you got them all wrong?
Who would I take after but you?
This is because you had me when you should've been a grandpa.
Be quiet! You naughty girl.
We found you under a bridge.
You did not.
Let's move on before I kick you out.
"It's Grandma's birthday."
"Let's draw her a pretty card."
(Credit card)
(Arrange a date.)
Seol Ah! Come and tutor your sister!
She might end up like Cheong Ah!
I represented Korea and you're successful.
What do you think is the matter with your sisters?
She seems to like it.
That's not why she laughed.
She laughed because she can't believe this.
No, it's because I like it.
I like this card very much.
When you grow up and become rich,
give me a credit card on my birthday.
Not a paper card.
Okay.
Get lost.
Here you go. Enjoy the food.
- Enjoy. - Thanks.
Cheong Ah.
Mom.
Why are you such a mess?
Mom.
What happened?
Did it not rain here?
It poured in Sinchon.
You were caught in the rain?
I see.
Was everything okay then?
Yes. I'd braced myself going there.
They were a bit frigid, but that's nothing.
I told you that this is day one.
I may be a stubby and ugly tree,
but I mistreated myself the most.
I'll look after it well.
You must be hungry. Go in and have dinner.
I want fried chicken. Hero's golden fried chicken.
Made by... Ta-da. Sunwoo Young Ae.
Aren't you sick of that?
Why would I be?
I love it so, so, so much.
You're too affectionate. Come in.
I want crispy fried chicken.
Thanks for coming all the way here.
I was in Seoul for my father's memorial service.
My mother told me not to go inside though.
You should do as your seniors say.
I brought money to show my respects...
but heard you refused such gifts.
I'll leave you then.
Why didn't you call Dad?
Why bother when the funeral will be over when he gets here?
Your dad's in Argentina now, not London.
Forget about that then. What was that about an autopsy?
You wanted one.
Shall we sit down for a bit?
You insisted because you suspected something.
You know what an autopsy's like.
It was because I couldn't believe that he'd gone.
I just couldn't accept it.
Did you know that Jun Gyeom had a girlfriend?
Yes, of course, I knew.
He told me in secret.
Is her name Kim Cheong Ah?
What?
How do you know that?
Her name tag.
It's here.
What is she like?
I wonder.
What is she like?
I'd like to know about her too.
Cheers.
The dead kid had an incredible background.
His mom's a judge.
You didn't see the news, did you?
He's a third-generation son of a conglomerate.
Inter Market Group.
He's rich?
I found out today, at the funeral hall.
What a pity.
It's so hard to find a rich guy without issues.
I don't even have 170 dollars in my account.
His mom paid 170 million in inheritance tax.
Can you imagine that?
What? You don't have 170 dollars?
Are you out of your mind?
How can you not have 170 dollars when you get paid each month?
You said you want to get married.
You need to save up for a wedding.
I have to put Cheong Ah and Yeon Ah through school.
If I'm to put Yeon Ah through college,
you have to pay for your own wedding.
I know. I'll deal with that myself.
Don't worry.
How? How can you marry when you're penniless?
I'll marry a rich guy who has eyes only for me.
My goodness.
Do you think rich guys are as common as pigeon poop?
You said yourself that they're hard to find.
There's always a way if you have a will.
Wait and see. I'll bring you a rich son-in-law.
You troublemaker.
Does money guarantee happiness?
Jun Gyeom wouldn't have died then.
Suicide is more common among the poor.
At least in Korea.
This is just between us,
but why did he kill himself?
I heard he did well in school.
Do you know anything? You were friends.
Meet up with her.
What for?
I'd meet her if I had the time,
but I must return to my base.
I just don't get it.
Having a girlfriend...
so soon before the college entrance exam,
and going on a trip during the term.
That's so unlike Jun Gyeom.
I'm sure the girl invited him along.
Kids these days aren't like Jun Gyeom.
(Confirmation of Cremation)
(Medical Receipt)
(Appointment Receipt, Park Kkeut Sun, General Surgery)
What's that? Let me see.
It's nothing.
It doesn't look like nothing.
It's a hospital receipt. Whose is it?
- Let me see. - I said it's nothing!
Mom.
Do you have anything neat and subtle?
Of course, we do. Just a moment.
Wait.
Could I borrow shoes and a handbag too?
Just for today at least.
Shoes and a handbag too?
Yes, of course. Take as many as you want.
Really? Thank you so much.
Are the clothes here for anyone off the street?
If you're going to sponsor clothes for garbage on the street,
then I'll have to stop wearing this brand.
You're dragging your image through the mud.
Ms. Yoon.
Do you know why I find the poor irritating?
They think they have pride even though they love freebies.
Even if an item is only 10 dollars, those with pride...
will buy it with their own money.
It's like dealing with beggars.
"Could I borrow shoes and a handbag too?"
"Just for today at least."
Is there collateral?
Is your credit card on file here?
It's a disgrace for the poor to beg for free things,
but it's also ugly...
to see those with privilege abuse their power, Ms. Yoon.
Can you please tell your client to mind her own business?
What? "Those with privilege"?
Abuse of power?
- Hey! - Ma'am, please.
She's a news anchor, remember?
You don't want this altercation to end up on the news.
The news...
Kim Seol Ah.
You'll marry my son over my dead body.
I can accept all news anchors in Korea but not you.
X.
X. Double X.
Double X!
What's with her?
Are you all right?
Just who on earth is she?
She's Inter Market's Chairwoman, Hong Hwa Young.
Sorry?
Did you say Inter Market?
You didn't tell her, right?
Of course not.
Ms. Kim thinks she's meeting the son of Kumyang Elevator's CEO.
You may go now.
Sorry?
I'll take care of the rest.
I see.
Ms. Kim is a lucky lady.
Will she like this?
Of course.
She was even fine with meeting a divorced man.
You may leave now.
Bring the food when I tell you to...
and start with some tea and flowers.
(Episode 8)
Aren't you...
We keep running into each other.
We've seen each other before.
I'll carry them for you until you get on the bus.
No, thank you.
Pardon?
Did you approach me knowing who I was?
Please have a seat.
Well, he beat up his wife.
He's quite violent.
Why pull my seat out when you're just going to hit me?
He'll probably beat me as he's smiling.
It makes me sick.
Why are you giving me flowers when you're going to hit me?
What is it?
I'm thinking.
We just met,
so what on earth could you be thinking about?
"She's too sweet even to hit with a bouquet."
Something like that.
Are you kidding me?
What do you hit people with then?
Do you play golf?
Are you imagining beating me up with a golf club?
Tomorrow is Sunday, so how about a game of golf?
I can't play golf, I'm afraid.
Then let's go bowling.
What? Bowling?
Couldn't we just see a movie?
Okay, a movie it is.
That means it's a second date.
Sorry?
You said you want to see a movie. You're the one who suggested it.
I see you're a player.
Of course.
I've had my fair share of women.
So why did you break up with every one of them?
I'm not sure.
I guess I loved them too much.
Every time?
Of course.
You're not even hiding the fact that you're a cheater.
I've never cheated on anyone before.
I'm the type of guy who loves until his heart crumbles.
Until it crumbles?
What about you?
I'm not interested in love and I don't believe in it.
If I did,
I wouldn't be here, being set up with you.
How...
am I, exactly?
- You've been divorced. - I've been divorced.
- You beat up women. - I beat up women.
But without any sense of guilt,
- you go out to hunt women again. - I go out to hunt women.
I'm the worst kind of guy.
I mean,
and yet, you still came here to marry me?
Yes, I'm planning to.
It's not that I like you anyway.
I have the guts,
so if I build up endurance and skills,
I might be able to put up with the marriage life.
I'll never just get beaten up.
I'll learn boxing and hapkido to beat you up too.
Look.
Can you take a closer look at the flowers?
What?
"Inter Market"?
I've never been married before.
I don't beat up women.
And I'm not here to hunt women.
I'm here to hunt Kim Seol Ah.
Marry me.
You don't care about who your husband is anyway.
Inter Market is better...
than Kumyang Elevator.
(Confirmation of Cremation)
(Medical Receipt)
(Appointment Receipt, Park Kkeut Sun, General Surgery)
Is she not home?
Where should I put this, Ms. Hong?
Put it on my desk and leave.
Okay.
(Certificate of Honorable Death)
(Name: Gu Jun Gyeom)
What is the truth,
Jun Gyeom?
Who is this?
Open the door for her. She's my guest.
Who is she?
Go and get some groceries.
Pardon?
Well, okay.
Come in and sit.
This...
Drink this.
(Medical Receipt, Certificate of Honorable Death)
I want to know the truth about how my son died.
I'm putting everything on the line.
I've braced myself to give up everything to ask you this question,
so you better answer the same way.
Between the two, which one is the truth?
(Certificate of Honorable Death)
(Medical Receipt)
(Appointment Receipt, Park Kkeut Sun, General Surgery)
I eat people.
One, two,
and my mother makes three.
One died a few days ago.
Park Kkeut Sun and Kang Si Wol.
Park Kkeut Sun and Kang Si Wol? Who are those people?
They're the ones that I ate.
(Appointment Receipt, Name: Park Kkeut Sun)
What's wrong?
Do you know this name?
What?
Jun Gyeom told you about this name, didn't he?
What did he tell you?
Now that it's already like this,
Jun Gyeom's mom shouldn't know about this.
Let's just say he died trying to save your life.
Let's just have him be a hero.
We should send Jun Gyeom back...
to his mom this way. Okay?
Kim Cheong Ah, I'll ask you one last time.
Which one is the truth?
(Certificate of Honorable Death)
This is the truth.
Kim Seol Ah.
You'll marry my son over my dead body.
I can accept all news anchors in Korea but not you.
X.
Double X.
(Executive Director Do Jin U)
Mister, I need to get off.
Oh, no.
I should've just worn my heels.
Gosh.
Let us begin the noon news.
- Hello? - It's me.
The man who's neither been married nor beats up women.
I told you I'd drive you home. I miss you.
It's uncomfortable to hear such corny remarks when we just met.
You agreed to our marriage when we just met.
You're quite particular.
What do you want?
You really are inexperienced with dating.
Don't tell me you've never dated anyone.
You got a problem with that?
Oh my goodness.
What have you done all those years?
I focused only on studying to become a news anchor.
After I became one,
I tried tenaciously to capture the attention...
of a man like you.
You don't have to try so hard anymore.
But...
you will love me, won't you?
I'll try.
I said you don't have to try.
You'll eventually fall in love with me.
I'll make it happen.
What if your mother disapproves of me?
If your mother disapproves of me,
aren't you going to marry me?
Of course, I will.
Me too.
Let's go on short but impressive dates...
and get married within this year.
Okay then.
(We're out for delivery.)
(Hero Fried Chicken)
Even if you quit school, you shouldn't stop studying.
Do you want a tutor?
Considering your current grades,
I don't think academies would be enough.
You can't live without any purpose or dream...
like this anymore.
Will you live life to the fullest for my son's sake?
I just feel bad for my son's life.
It's not like...
he was born into this world just to be used like this.
I can do anything to help you.
If it's hard for you to stay in Korea,
I'll send you abroad to study.
Let's think together about what to do with your life.
Let's eat. We can take some time to talk.
This was Jun Gyeom's favorite.
What?
Cheong...
You didn't see the news, did you?
He's a third-generation son of a conglomerate.
Inter Market Group.
He's rich?
I found out today, at the funeral hall.
Seol Ah...
What's wrong?
Why do you look so upset?
You should've died too.
You should've died with him.
Why did you let him die alone?
If you went to try to stop him, then you should have.
You should've saved his life. Why did you let him die?
You ruined my life.
This was the chance I'd been waiting for.
I've been looking forward to today.
You ruined everything.
Because of you, my life's ruined!
Seol Ah. Cheong Ah.
Seol Ah.
Hey, Kim Seol Ah.
What's going on?
Hey.
What's wrong with your sister?
Don't you see me?
I just got hit with flowers.
But all you and Dad care about is Seol Ah.
What are you talking about?
What's that thing?
Hey, Cheong Ah. Kim Cheong Ah.
What's wrong with them?
(Kim Seol Ah Profile)
What did you just say?
Kim Seol Ah, the girl you picked.
She's the sister of the girl who killed Jun Gyeom.
I just found it out. Look.
What would we have done if you started dating her...
without digging first?
She's so done.
She's a defective product with the worst problem.
You can't do this.
As long as I'm alive,
there's no way I can take her in.
Once your aunt finds out,
she will want the company back immediately.
Aren't you coming out?
Kim Seol Ah, Kim Cheong Ah. Your mom is calling you.
What do you want to know?
Do you have to know everything?
If you do, can you even take care of it?
I will have to work things out myself anyway.
I can't even feel upset not to let you down.
Seol Ah.
All right. I'll tell you.
He asked me to marry him.
What?
Who? Who's the guy?
Executive Director of Inter Market?
The chairwoman's son.
What?
The chairwoman's son? My gosh.
Hooray for Kim Seol Ah! You're the best.
But he's the dead boy's cousin.
The boy who died after saving Cheong Ah's life.
Oh right. It's your story, Mom.
He actually committed suicide.
But you didn't want your daughter to be misunderstood.
How would I be able to marry into his family?
There's no way they would accept me.
Now that you heard it, why don't you address the problem?
You heard it all. Do something.
Can you do...
something for me at least once?
You guys are like mayflies.
You have no future, desire,
dream, or will.
You just try to get by for the day.
You just tell each other that it's okay and it's all good.
But, in fact, the world is up there.
What is okay?
What's all good?
I'm sick of this. I'm so fed up.
And I'm afraid I'd still be living here a year from now.
I'm afraid I'd be living like Mom and Dad.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Dad, are you all right?
Get out.
Get out of this house.
Get out...
and kill yourself if you want.
Or live if you want to live.
Just do whatever you want.
This is what you say after I've raised you all this time?
Get out.
I hate the very sight of you. Get out!
(Certificate of Honorable Death)
(Name: Gu Jun Gyeom)
Thank you.
My dear son.
(Certificate of Honorable Death)
What are you doing?
I feel really lonely right now.
See? It was all talk.
Magic? As if.
You lied.
Are you sure you're up there?
If you see me,
can you give me a sign?
Thank you, friend.
(1 year later)
- Hi. - How's everything going?
- Yes. - Fine?
- Hey. - Hi.
- Hey, Jun. - Hey.
I got some of your mail with mine.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
(From Gu Jun Gyeom)
Congratulations on your discharge, Jun Hwi.
Today is August 28, 2009.
The last day of my life.
I'm writing because I miss you.
(Yangpyeong Post Office)
Don't be sad.
I'm happier than I've ever been.
I met an amusing girl.
Being with her is fun enough...
to make me reconsider dying.
We had tteokbokki and corndogs.
- And jokbal. - I'm so happy.
We took sticker photos and went to a noraebang.
We sang until we went hoarse...
and ate until we almost burst.
We walked about...
and talked.
We were deeply moved by the slight breeze.
Everything I saw, I was grateful and regretful.
That was how today went.
I'd never had a day like this before.
I wanted to tell you that such days do exist.
I guess I'm writing to you, knowing that...
this will hurt you.
Jun Hwi.
I actually wanted to be...
a basketball player like Jordan, not a judge.
Do you really like studying law?
Think about it.
And this is the first time I'm saying this.
(I love you, Jun Hwi.)
I love you, Jun Hwi.
(Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life)
You want me to go instead?
It's 100 dollars if you wear it, but 30 without it.
- What do you want? - Did you inhale helium?
You want me to go up there?
What are you doing? Get up there.
On your marks.
My gosh, what a doll.
Who would think she's married?
Mr. Do Jin U was in a car accident.
He needs surgery and we need a guardian's consent.
No, no! I'm not a man!
I'm filming you so don't touch me!
Do you know this guy?
His name is Baek Rim, a part-timer for Magic Burger.
We have him cornered.