(Family By Choice)
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(depicted in this drama are entirely fictitious.)
Everyone, doesn't it feel great...
- to be outside? - Yes!
I feel great too!
My gosh, look at the flowers go!
Oh, my. How beautiful.
Oh, right. Who here has made a pinwheel before?
- Me! - Me!
My goodness. So everyone has made one before.
I knew it.
Everyone, guess what this is.
- It's an acorn! - An acorn!
That's right. It's an acorn.
Then what's the vowel letter in the word, "acorn?"
- O! - O!
All right. Today, let's name...
some words with an O in the middle like the word, "acorn."
- Okay. - Start!
- Me! - Go ahead.
- Lemon. - Lemon. That's correct. What else?
- Flower. - Flower.
- Cotton. - Cotton.
- Yes. - Dolphin.
- Dog. - Rainbow.
- That's right. - Hotel.
- Robot. - Robot!
Gosh, that's correct.
Go on, Ju Won.
Wind?
"Wind?"
That doesn't have an O in the middle.
Ju Won.
Window.
Widower!
- Widower? - Widower?
- Ma'am, what does that mean? - Widower?
Oh, that?
Well, it means...
Widowers can do anything!
Widowers can give an older brother too!
(Homemade kalguksu, bibim kalguksu)
- There you go. - You're back, Ju Won.
Ju Won, there's your dad.
Dad!
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
My baby.
Thank you.
- Are you really a widower? - Really?
Are you really a widower?
Sir, are you a widower?
Mister, can you really do anything?
Yes.
Then will Ju Won get an older brother?
You bet!
Widowers can do anything!
Kids, sit down. Fasten your seatbelts.
Who told you that I was a widower?
Ma'am.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
Did she...
lie to me?
Well, no. It's not a complete lie.
But it's not completely true either.
(Episode 1)
Ju Won.
Do you really need an older brother?
You've got me.
You're busy selling noodles. You can't play with me.
Right. I do have to sell noodles.
But you can't simply pull a brother out of nowhere.
I know that.
You do?
Did our neighbour tell you that too?
Yes. She said you had to go on a blind date.
Dad. What's a blind date?
I have to go on a blind date?
So what's a blind date?
A blind date...
Well, the blind date...
It's...
Oh, she meant I had to look at the "sun."
You know, the sun in the sky.
Are they our new neighbours?
Our new neighbours?
Yes. A new family is moving into the unit on the third floor.
- Maybe, they have an older boy. - An older boy?
Let's go.
Let's go!
(Map of Oryun Mansion Complex)
- On three. - My gosh.
It’s more urban than I thought it would be.
- Yes. - It shouldn't be so urban.
We purposely moved to the countryside...
where no one would know us.
- Right. - She's right.
- There's an older boy! - Yes, there is.
Hi!
You're moving in to the third floor, right?
Hello. It's nice to meet you.
- We live on the second floor. - I see.
Honey, they live on the second floor.
Hello.
- San Ha, say hello to him. - Hello.
San Ha.
Are my hands sweaty?
I'm not sure if you spotted a noodle restaurant...
right before you made the turn.
The one with a long staircase.
I'm the owner.
Come by to have some noodles.
It will be my treat. It's to welcome you to the building.
Okay.
I guess it's just the three of you.
Yes. It's just the three of us.
Two people live on the second floor.
Three people live on the third floor.
- That's interesting! - Yes, it is!
What's so funny?
Pardon?
Why is that so funny?
What's so funny about a family of three?
Gosh, no.
What makes him think he can just talk to us? How irritating.
Bye.
That's one scary lady.
- She is scary. - Yes.
Then what? Was I supposed to laugh with them?
There was no need to be so rude.
Should we tailor our emotions to meet social needs?
What? "There were 4 of us, but it's just 3 of us now."
Why didn't you just say and laugh with them?
He only asked so he could tell us it was just him and his daughter.
He didn't want his daughter to tell us she didn't have a mom.
How do you know that?
We moved her because you wanted to.
You didn't want people to talk about us.
You wanted to live quietly in a place where no one knew us.
You were the one who said that, weren't you?
If you want a quiet life, you must get along with people.
We'll move again.
- To where? - Anywhere!
Stop being unreasonable!
Come on!
- My gosh. - Goodness.
- Oh, no. - My gosh.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Let's move now! - My gosh. You're driving me crazy!
I got transferred here. I have to start working tomorrow.
- Will you keep this up? - This is great.
Let's not even waste a day. You can quit right away!
Hello?
We received a report regarding your unit.
We received...
Sir.
We didn't know it was your house.
Can I explain everything tomorrow at work?
Yes. Then we'll talk tomorrow.
Can we just leave like this?
He knows that someone made a report, so hopefully, they'll keep it down.
The chief told you, right?
Pardon? Told me what?
He lost his daughter last year in Seoul.
So the three of them moved down here.
It'd be odd if their marriage didn't take a hit.
- Keep it to yourself. - Okay.
Is that true?
Gosh, did they have a daughter?
What? They had a daughter?
- So they had a daughter too. - I guess they did.
My gosh, where's my head?
- I was in the middle of my meal. - What?
Right. You know, it can get noisy...
on the first day in a new house.
Let's go back in.
- Get in. - Okay.
Dad. What does it mean to lose a daughter?
Weren't you sleeping?
If you run into our new upstairs neighbours,
don't bring up the boy's sister. Okay?
Why not?
Don't you get sad...
- when we talk about your mom? - Yes.
Right.
She's not here anymore.
So you must miss her even more. Don't you?
- Yes. - That's why.
The family upstairs...
lost a loved one.
If someone mentioned her,
wouldn't they be sad just like you?
Right. They shouldn't be sad.
If you run into the boy tomorrow, bring him home.
I'll cook something delicious.
Something delicious? Meat?
Sure.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Do you want to watch TV in my house?
Do you want to?
I'm okay.
I was just about to get back inside.
Is that so?
Yes.
Deep down, your mother isn't angry.
You know that, right?
She's not angry?
When people are in pain,
it looks like they're angry.
You and I shouldn't get angry.
Okay.
You'll hurt yourself.
Just hold this.
Oh, boy.
I heard he was a homicide detective in Seoul,
so I wondered why he had to move here.
But then again,
every family has a story to tell.
But pretend you know nothing when you run into them.
They moved to a neighbourhood where no one knew them...
to forget everything and move on.
Sometimes, you talk about others' problems as if it's no big deal.
I heard you told Ju Won that I was a widower.
Goodness, listen.
This is a small neighbourhood.
It's not like you can hide things by just not talking about them.
Your wife died,
and you've been a widower for three years now.
Does anyone in this neighbourhood not know about it?
Everybody knows!
You have to get into the habit of talking about all your problems.
Then you'd realize, "Oh, the thing that's been stressing me out..."
"is actually no big deal."
It helps you overcome it.
But what that family went through isn't something that happens often.
Right, I heard...
it happened when the kids were alone at home.
What?
Their son and daughter were alone at home...
when it happened.
So, I think that lady blames her son for it.
No wonder that boy always looks so sad.
Oh, dear.
(Woori Ramyeon)
Can I talk to an adult? Is there an adult with you?
No, there isn't.
There's no adult here.
It's okay. Everything will be okay.
- Wait just a few minutes. - We're home alone...
What?
There are yummy snacks at my place.
I'm not hungry.
I see, you're not hungry.
If you get hungry, just knock on my door.
Children should never be hungry. Okay?
Ramyeon?
Yes. He was eating ramyeon but said he wasn't hungry.
Their son and daughter were alone at home...
when it happened.
So, I think that lady blames her son for it.
Keep eating, Ju Won.
Dad, what are you making?
Something you like too.
Meat fritters?
Bingo!
Ta-da.
This is delicious.
There's more at my place.
Fine.
It's delicious. It's so good!
That didn't work.
He's missing out.
(Haedong Traditional Seafood Market)
Be a good boy, and be polite to everyone.
You can do it, right?
Hey, what is this here?
There, it's gone.
My gosh! You are here.
Hello.
You look much prettier in person.
- Is he your son? - Yes.
Hello!
Hi, you must be tired from the long journey.
It's very close.
- Okay. - Let's go.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
We're here. It's right there.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
Hey, what did you do?
- I don't know. - You don't know?
Dad!
I'm back!
Hi.
She runs her own hair salon in Changwon...
and has a son.
I'm Kang Seo Hyun.
Hello, I'm Yoon Jung Jae.
Oh, my goodness.
You look so lovely together, like a family.
"Like a family?"
Ju Won, didn't you say you wanted a big brother?
- Big brother? - Yes.
Your dad should remarry...
so you can have a mom and a brother too.
"Mom?"
You can use this dry towel.
- Here. - Oh, thank you.
I don't need a mom! I just need a brother.
My goodness.
You two should talk.
Ju Won, do you want to go to the corner store with me?
Like I said, I don't need a mom!
Oh, boy.
You too. Come with us. Let's go.
- Come on. - No!
Tell him to go away!
All right, come on. Let's go.
I'll buy you something yummy.
(Getting ready)
You two.
Don't go anywhere. Stay right here, okay?
Oh, dear. My stomach is upset.
Gosh, my stomach...
Do you go to kindergarten?
Are you seven?
No, I am 100 years old.
For real? Are you really 100 years old?
Don't be so mean.
My mom and I had to take the bus for over an hour...
to come here for this blind date.
Did I ask you to come here?
What is a blind date?
It's where they meet before they get married.
My dad isn't getting married. I told you!
- Hey, where are you going? - I'm going home!
Hey! Little kids shouldn't walk around alone!
I'm sorry to barge into your place when we've just met.
Yes, you should be... No, I mean...
Your clothes got all soaked because of me.
I'm sorry.
Your place is very clean.
When you have your own business,
it's not easy to keep your place this clean.
Most people only clean when something happens.
Pardon me?
Oh, well...
Do you cook often?
You work at your restaurant all day,
so you probably don't want to cook when you're at home.
Actually, I don't mind it.
I'm just so used to it.
I make breakfast and dinner every day.
Nothing fancy though.
Just with some rice, soup, and a few side dishes.
That's very impressive.
I still can't get used to cooking or doing housework.
I feel bad for Hae Jun for having a mom like me.
I see.
- That's great. - Pardon me?
I have some short ribs.
You should have dinner with us. Yes.
Hey, do you know where you're going?
Don't follow me!
Hey! Little kids like you shouldn't wander around alone!
You know why he moved here from Seoul, right?
Everybody knows.
I hear his parents fight about it every single day.
My mom said his little sister died because of him.
She told me not to be friends with him.
Why not?
My mom said kids from dysfunctional homes...
are bound to have serious issues...
even though they may appear...
to have nothing wrong with them.
Kids without a mom or dad are all like that, you know.
Hey!
You!
There's nothing wrong with my brother.
There's something wrong with you!
There's something wrong with you.
You little...
What do you mean, there's something wrong with me?
I have my mom and my dad too!
Then I guess you're really stupid.
What? I'm stupid?
You little...
You...
Don't be mean to my brother!
(Miram Restaurant)
What is your problem?
Why are you going around, beating up kids like a thug?
- First, let's listen to why... - My goodness.
Are you saying it's okay to hit someone if you have a reason?
Is that how you've taught your child?
I'm sorry.
Ju Won, you should apologize too.
Now!
Are you not going to apologize?
He started it! He made fun of him saying his sister died...
and said there was...
something wrong with every kid who grew up without a mom or dad!
Oh, I didn't say it like that.
But you actually said it?
My gosh. It's what you said, Mom!
You told me not to be friends with him even if I pitied him...
because he might bring us bad luck!
Come on, let's talk.
Be quiet, okay?
Apologize before you go.
Pardon?
Apologize to him for saying such mean things.
Well, all right. I'm sorry.
My gosh, I'm sorry.
You should apologize too.
Now.
I'm sorry.
It's all good now, right?
Say hello when you see me next time.
I'll treat you to something delicious.
I'm sorry.
Let's go.
Where are you going?
Sorry? I'm going home.
Come over to my house and have dinner.
I made galbi.
Galbi?
Galbi!
Hurry up. Our galbi is good!
Let's go inside.
- Sure. - It's really good.
Galbi!
- Oh, my gosh. - My gosh.
Help yourself. Try it.
Here.
San Ha.
Is it good?
Here.
Hey.
Try this.
Oh, it's fine.
It's heavier than you think.
- Let me walk you to the bus stop. - Okay.
Ju Won, you can stay with San Ha for a moment, right?
San Ha, can you stay with Ju Won for a moment?
- Yes. - Okay.
- Let's go. - Yes.
Do you not like it?
It'd be nice to have a pretty mom like her.
I have my mom.
And my mom is prettier than her.
Sorry.
But why are you digging?
- I'll give you a gift. - A gift?
Isn't it cute?
No!
Don't come!
No!
Don't do that! Don't follow me!
Oh, no!
Hey!
Don't come!
Do you want to have a look?
I've seen enough.
Not this. My mom.
What?
What do you think?
She resembles you.
I can only see it sometimes without my dad knowing.
If I take these photos out,
my dad will get sad.
Why?
Because he can't see her even though he wants to.
He also told me not to talk about your sister.
Oh, no.
He...
knows everything.
Yes. My dad is a widower,
so he knows everything.
- He does? - Yes.
When you miss your sister,
you can look at her photos by yourself.
Do you have her pictures?
Yes.
- I do. - Okay.
This is me. I was cute, right?
Oh, yes?
Is this you?
Bye, Hae Jun.
It hurts, doesn't it?
I'm fine.
Are you going to cook this at home?
Did you like it?
It's the best thing I've ever had, even better than a bulgogi burger.
It means it was really good then.
Yes.
Just a second.
Hello?
Yes. This is Kang Seo Hyun.
When you miss your sister,
you can look at her photos by yourself.
Do you want me to sing a lullaby for you?
I was sleeping.
Good night, my baby
My Ju Won
Breathe once, breathe twice, and have a good night
- Sleep comfortably - Dad.
You're not getting married, are you?
Of course, not.
I won't do what my daughter doesn't like.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
(Getting ready)
So did she change her number?
Yes. The old lady said,
"That guy must've upset her."
She was so sure of it.
I said you were not that kind of person,
and there was no way you did that.
But she only said what she wanted to say.
I told them I wanted to cancel the club meeting and left.
You said you liked the meeting, visiting nice restaurants with them.
Please don't bother. I guess we're not meant to be.
Just because the blind date didn't go well,
who changes their number...
and cuts off contact with everyone around them?
Something big must've happened.
How can I take care of him by myself?
Please take care of him just for a while.
I'll take him once I settle in Seoul.
When I come back,
I'll bring a hamburger for you.
I don't need it.
Don't buy anything and just come quickly.
- Hello. - It's you on the third floor.
I guess you two are partners now.
- Yes. - Hello.
Take a seat. Let me give you cold barley tea.
- Two, please. - Two it is.
Don't argue with her all the time. Be nice to her.
- Ma'am. - What?
This town must be boring compared to Seoul.
Take her out to a nice dinner.
You should be more considerate and take care of her.
No matter how big the problem is,
you should cover it with small issues.
Yes. I'm doing my best.
I'm home!
Dad, the po-po car is outside.
Yes.
Oh, it's you on the third floor.
Mister.
Oh, my gosh.
Dad, he's a police officer.
You should say hello.
- Hello, officer. - Hi.
Can San Ha eat at our home today?
He ate at our home last time too.
San Ha did?
I just put one more pair of cutlery on our table.
Do you think he has proper food at home?
Ma'am.
It would be a pleasure if you don't mind.
Of course, I don't mind.
He let San Ha eat in our house again.
- Really? - Yes.
Yes! I'm excited!
All right.
You've come, San Ha.
- Hello. - Yes.
San Ha!
- Have some noodles. - Let's go.
Let's go inside.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
Hello?
Yes.
Seo Hyun?
Yes. How have you been doing well?
Oh, yes. How have you been?
Who changes their number...
and cuts off contact with everyone around them?
Something big...
must've happened.
Is everything all right?
Do you perhaps...
Go on.
I don't usually say something like this,
but it's because I can return it as soon as my hair salon is sold.
I need it just for a moment.
Well...
How much do you need?
Okay. Just a second.
It's 1020...
Is Hae Jun doing well?
Mr. Yoon.
Why are you outside? It's cold.
My mom called me to say you would come.
How about your aunt?
Mr. Yoon. Do you want some ramyeon?
You just have to add water.
It's the best in the world.
Hae Jun. Eat the dumplings first...
when they're warm.
Oh, my.
- Here. - Thank you.
Aunt!
- Hello. - Hello.
My sister texted me that you were coming.
My house is a mess.
It's okay.
I'm sorry I came in when you were absent.
As you know, my sister went to Seoul,
and I'm preparing for an exam.
I don't have time to take care of him.
But still,
Hae Jun can take care of himself and eat well on his own.
She's right. I'm doing fine by myself.
Mom said she'd come back soon when she made some money.
I see.
Then...
Hae Jun, would you like to stay with me for a while?
Only until your mom comes back.
Can he do that?
My mom.
She's not angry.
She's not?
No.
She's just...
She's very sad.
When you're very sad, it can look like you're angry.
Okay.
Take her out to a nice dinner.
You should be more considerate and take care of her.
What's wrong?
What is it now?
Look at this.
Did San Ha have it?
Honey.
You know...
I can't shake this one thought.
San Ha was there too.
He was alone with So Jeong.
Why didn't he do anything?
Why?
Did you never wonder?
How could you say that?
Did you really never wonder?
Did you never think about that?
- Will you get a grip? - Who, me?
My problem is that I'm too normal.
My mind is so clear,
I can't stop thinking about it!
- Jung Hee. - I'd rather I went mad...
and not remember a thing!
San Ha was eight years old!
How could an eight-year-old watch a child?
- How is that his fault? - Whose fault is it, then?
It was no one's fault.
Do you know what really drives me crazy?
Ever since we moved here,
San Ha has been smiling and laughing.
I can barely eat or drink.
San Ha goes to our neighbour to eat hot food...
and comes back with a full belly!
I can't stand that sight.
Please let me go.
Will you please release me?
Oh, gosh...
Please, just let me go.
Let me be free.
Mom.
I'm sorry, Mom.
I won't go downstairs anymore.
I won't smile or laugh, and I won't eat either.
Mom, I'm sorry.
Will you forgive me?
I'll talk to Mom. Go to your room.
I won't do it again. Please.
Mom. I won't do it again.
I'm sorry.
Okay? It won't happen again.
Forgive me.
I'm sorry.
Mom.
Mom!
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Mom.
It's okay.
San Ha didn't take her to the playground as promised.
She's sulking.
Okay.
This thing...
If I move all that to the balcony,
you should have enough room for a bed.
A bed?
I'll leave when Mom comes for me.
She said she'd be back soon.
I won't be buying a new bed.
The neighbour lady will get one for you.
Thank you, Mr. Yoon.
I would like it if...
If...
you would be my dad.
Do you?
What?
Then you can call me that while you're here.
Can I really?
Yes.
No!
He's not your dad!
He's not.
- Let's have dinner. - No!
You can take your time.
Why is he here?
You can't point a finger at your big brother.
Hae Jun will stay with us for a short while.
No!
Go home, silly!
I have a mom.
My dad won't get married!
He's going to move in with his mom.
I know that. I know everything!
It's okay. Eat up.
Ju Won. Dad will eat up all the food.
Stop it.
Dad.
- Why not? - I just won't.
I won't go to your home...
or to your restaurant.
Don't talk to me.
I don't want to do that.
Ma'am. Where are you going?
Can San Ha come to my home to play?
Can he come...
to watch TV and eat?
Don't.
- Is he your big brother? - Yes.
Okay, then.
You have him. That would work.
I can have him? Can I really?
Can he stay with us forever?
Yes.
Hooray! This is great! San Ha!
San Ha!
Take your sword and fight!
San Ha, let's play!
Let's play. Play with me!
Let's play!
If you won't...
Take this!
I've come to kill you, villain!
Come here!
(Gummy Worms)
They look so good.
- Do you want some, Ju Won? - Yes.
- Boo. - Don't.
- Did I scare you? - Yes.
(Lucky General Store)
(September 2013)
(High School)
(San Ha, Ju Won, Hae Jun)
(Dad's food is best. I want food.)
(Dae Wook, Jung Jae)
- Dad. Tofu. - Good.
Breakfast is ready.
Darn you.
Breakfast is ready!
- Good morning, Mr. Kim. - Hey.
- Did you sleep well? - No.
I just got back from work.
- Good job. - Thanks.
Go home and sleep.
I should join you guys on the first day of school.
I wired you this month's expenses.
Then go wash your hands.
What are you doing?
- It's the last time I help. - What?
Why can't I tie a tie?
And then...
There you go.
- Let's eat. - Okay.
Good morning.
My word.
It's nice that everyone's here.
Let's eat.
- Thanks for the food. - Thanks for the food.
This is it.
You can always have more.
Did you think about the adoption thing...
I mentioned last time?
You still haven't given up?
Do you even know what that is?
I do.
If one adopts the other, even if they're unrelated,
they legally become parent and child.
What do you think? Isn't that great? There's nothing bad about it.
Who should adopt whom?
(Aged 46)
(Aged 47)
Mr. Kim is older.
Dad, how about you be his adopted son?
You be my son?
It's as far-fetched as quantum physics.
That would make Mr. Yoon my brother.
And I'd be your uncle.
- Hey. Call me "Uncle." - What?
What?
What's the big deal? Him as our uncle...
The soup's not bad today. Eat as much as you can.
I'm saying...
we need a common family name.
That's the only way I can live.
(Family By Choice)
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