(Family By Choice)
(The following program contains themes, language and imitative behavior)
(that are not suitable for viewers under 15.)
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(All characters, locations, organizations, and incidents)
(depicted in this drama are entirely fictitious.)
(Summer of 2004)
I'm thirsty.
Me too.
(High-calcium Milk)
I want some snacks.
(Nacho snack, corn snack,)
(honeyed snack, peach-flavoured chips)
Brush your teeth later.
Why did you buy this many snacks?
Girls come to school with bags of them to give away.
I have lots too. Come get them later.
Can I really?
(Peach-flavoured King Chips)
(Summer Edition)
Why aren't you going to eat that?
I'll share it with a friend tomorrow.
Wait for me!
Ta-da!
This is a limited edition.
Where did you get it?
My brother gave it to me. Have a taste.
It's so tasty.
Which brother gave it to you?
Kim San Ha.
- Spit it out. - What?
Spit it out!
I went to ten different stores to get that.
Spit it out. It's mine.
San Ha gave it to me!
- Spit it out. - He gave it to me!
Spit it out. It's mine!
- Yoon Ju Won. - Which one?
Kim San Ha.
Which one?
Kang Hae Jun.
Give this to San Ha for me.
- It's for San Ha. - Okay.
It's for Kang Hae Jun.
- Did he read it? - I don't know.
Where's the reply?
I don't know.
- Sorry. - Do you like Hae Jun?
- So you didn't give him my letter? - No!
I did.
That's when it all began.
The misunderstanding arose because we had different surnames.
Our surnames are the root of all evil.
Just do what you did last semester.
Last semester was darn hard.
I told you to start...
the first day of school with a stern look.
I don't do stern looks.
Like my dad, I'm smiley and look approachable.
It's not just about how you look.
- It's about your attitude. - My attitude?
Say someone spat at you, and you smiled.
What would happen next time?
- I don't know. - "Hey."
"I can spit on her again." That's what they'll think.
A stern, grim look won't work anymore.
Is it too late for that? Is there no solution?
If you want to change your existing image,
you need one that's even tougher.
An even tougher one?
Don't get into trouble.
Just call a teacher.
You need a third party to get involved.
Smarty-Pants can butt out.
There's no time to call someone when trouble's brewing.
Right.
Things will only escalate.
Repeat after me.
Don't just be a weirdo. Be a psycho.
Don't just be a weirdo.
Be a psycho.
I knew this was coming. Stay calm.
I can handle this slowly and rationally.
This is for Kim San Ha. This is for Kang Hae Jun.
You just have to pass them on.
Is that really all I have to do?
That's right.
Then...
What's that?
A memo that says you won't make further demands.
- A memo? - Here we go.
This is Kim San Ha's, and this is Kang Hae Jun's.
You won't ask me if Kim San Ha or Kang Hae Jun...
read the letters or demand replies.
Write down your year and class.
And sign it at the bottom.
What did I tell you?
She's blocking us on purpose.
You're not their sister.
It was stupid of us to believe her.
No. It's not what you think.
We might have different surnames...
That's right.
You have different surnames.
All that's left...
are the final stages of some paperwork.
- We'll soon have the same... - You can't change surnames.
Are you...
toying with us?
Are you?
Look down at the ground!
Say someone spat at you, and you smiled.
What would happen next time?
Did you just spit on me?
I did.
"Hey."
"I can spit on her again." That's what they'll think.
We never met before.
Why would you spit on a stranger?
Will you spit on me a second time?
You will, won't you?
- What got into her? - Oh, no.
And a third time?
She's a spitter.
She didn't think first. She just spits when she wants to.
Don't just be a weirdo.
Be a psycho. So they won't spit again.
Coca-Cola is nice and sweet.
If it's nice and sweet, I'd drink it again.
- Me? - Are you insane?
Who are you pointing at?
- You raised a hand? - What do you mean?
- Wait. - Hey!
- Let go of me! - Where are you going?
Hey! Will you help?
Darn it.
I'm a psycho.
I'll be a psycho.
- Kang Hae Jun! - Kang Hae Jun!
Go!
(Kang Hae Jun)
You can do it!
Kang Hae Jun!
Yes!
Kang Hae Jun!
Ju Won... She...
(Haedong High School)
Get out of there!
That's a first.
Someone fell in the pond.
Did everyone hand in their form?
Isn't that your sister?
Hey.
Kim San Ha.
What is she doing?
What's wrong?
It's not deep at all!
Get out of there!
Stop making a scene and get out!
My gosh.
What is she doing?
The water's gross.
- My goodness. - Oh, dear.
- Why is she coming here? - What is it now?
- What is it? - What does she want now?
- Hey. - What's she doing?
What's going on?
Will you hit me again?
- What? - They hit her?
- Did they? - Why?
That's mean.
I'm so sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Are you a psycho?
A psycho?
Do I look like a psycho?
Do I? Do I really?
Do I really look mad?
She's weird.
- Hey! - It's Hae Jun.
It wasn't us. We didn't do it.
She jumped in on her own.
How did you find out?
Class president. Did you fetch him?
What? Well, yes.
Darn it.
You could catch a cold.
Your shirt stinks.
Darn you.
My gosh.
He's so fit.
What was that?
My goodness.
San Ha's here too.
Are you okay?
- I wasn't hurt. - Let's see.
I'm jealous.
They'll never spit on you again.
- Right. - I told you...
not to get into trouble.
Why me? What did I do wrong?
Class president. You're missing a shoe.
You're hurting me.
(Maternal Grandmother)
Are you angry?
Don't be.
Get off me.
If you hadn't talked about first impressions and being psycho,
this wouldn't have happened.
She must learn to solve her own problems.
They say even tigers push their cubs off cliffs.
- Did you see one do that? - No.
Are you a tiger?
- No. - Darn you.
Is Ju Won your cub?
No, sir.
Ju Won! Over here.
You smell like the pond.
It can't be helped. I pulled it off perfectly, didn't I?
They'll be disgusted of me now, won't they?
It must be nice to be disgusting.
Are you angry?
I'm not angry. I'm concerned.
It's getting colder.
You should be angry with us both.
Why scold me and not her?
- Let's go. - Okay.
- What's this smell? - I don't know.
- Did you fart? - No.
It smells like a sewer in here.
It's killing me.
Who could it be?
- Do you have an umbrella? - No.
The news said it wouldn't rain today.
Wait here.
I'll get an umbrella.
It's not raining that hard. We can all run home.
The rain...
Come along.
Wait up!
Get in there.
My gosh.
You're all wet.
(Haedong Village Store)
My gosh!
- Hello. - Goodness.
- Hello, kids. - You're all drenched.
Where's your uniform, Ju Won?
- In here. - My goodness.
Can I share your umbrella?
Kids should get rained on to grow up to be healthy.
They aren't kids anymore. They're all grown up.
Time really flies, doesn't it?
You were this tall when you came here.
Haven't you heard from your mom yet?
What?
No.
What kind of assortment is this?
I know, right?
You're all so unfortunate.
You're wrong.
We're not unfortunate.
No one is plain ordinary,
and every family suffers in a way.
We're all special in our own way.
You're right. Everyone's special.
I didn't mean to disparage you.
I wanted to express...
that I care about you as a neighbour.
Let them be.
Unwanted interest is plain nosiness.
You said you left your washing outside.
- Let's hurry back. - Yes, let's.
- See you. - My goodness.
- We're special? - Yes.
Hey! I'm asking you.
- Come on. - Hey, are you listening?
Let me remind you, your son isn't your only child.
You always make Hae Jun's favourite dishes.
Especially these days.
Come on. You like this too.
Then the adoption thing is no longer necessary, right?
No, it is.
Did you think I suggested it...
because I didn't want to deliver letters?
All things considered,
I think it's better that we do it.
That way, we don't need to put up with neighbours saying absurd stuff.
Absurd stuff? Who said what this time?
If one of us is seriously injured,
who will sign the consent for our surgery?
Don't say such an ominous thing. Just eat your food.
Then, on the contrary,
let's say I won the lottery.
On my way home after depositing the money into my bank account,
I get into a car accident.
Then my dad will get all the money!
Guys, you won't get a single penny from me.
Goodness, what a nice example.
Me inheriting your money after you die.
I'm just saying.
You can't buy a lottery ticket yet.
I know. I said, "If."
We must take precautionary measures.
Why do we get the flu shot?
To catch the flu?
Hey, just eat your food.
You won't catch the flu if you eat and sleep well.
That's right.
You guys aren't getting it.
(Maternal Grandmother)
(Mother-in-law)
Yes, right.
That's all right.
My gosh. Yes, I'm doing well.
Yes.
It's my maternal grandmother.
Eat what I gave you.
Eat mine.
- Thank you for the food. - You should eat some more.
I had bread at school.
(Power off)
His mom never even calls him.
Ju Won.
It's true!
Why does San Ha have to hear...
all about how well she's doing after remarrying?
She married a doctor and had a kid.
The living room at her new place is as big as a stadium,
and her kid's English kindergarten costs 2,000 dollars a month.
Why does San Ha have to know these things?
Is San Ha's grandmother your friend?
That's enough.
Yes.
I'll put him on the phone.
- Where is San Ha? - Upstairs.
I think San Ha went to bed already.
He must've been tired from all that studying.
Yes, all right.
What's with this mood?
I'll make some rice balls.
Take them to him after dinner.
What are you going to put in them?
My fist.
My angry fist.
Okay.
What?
(Ex-mother-in-law)
Does she...
not get along with her rich new son-in-law?
Why does she keep calling her ex-son-in-law?
She calls me because San Ha doesn't answer her calls.
In between her bragging and boasting,
remind her that he's a high school senior...
so she'd know to only call once instead of twice.
Okay, I will.
Hey, I did a great job of washing the dishes.
Do you want to see?
Goodness.
What?
How come you never pick up anything on your way home from work?
Wouldn't it be nice to pick up some fruit for everyone?
When I bought the oriental melon, you said it tasted awful.
You said I couldn't even pick fruit and told me never to buy anything!
I'm not just talking about food.
I'm saying you should pay more attention to the family.
Have you ever prepared their birthday gifts in advance?
Oh, boy.
My wife left me,
and I have to put up with your nagging now?
Hey, I haven't even started.
What do you say?
Should I show you what it's like to be nagged?
No, don't.
Well, since you brought it up,
- we should talk things out... - No, don't follow me.
one by one.
- Stop. Don't follow me. - You see, I...
- Hey, have some. - Have some.
Leave it there. I'll eat later.
If I eat it now, it'll just sit there.
Later, when?
Before midnight.
I'll check the plate in the morning.
Go to bed.
What is this? What's this scent?
- Did you change your shampoo? - What are you doing?
You're using expensive shampoo by yourself.
What the...
- No way. - That little...
This must be it. What is this?
Why are you using this cotton scent by yourself?
- You need to explain this. - Explain this.
Why don't you try...
to study with this much passion?
- You're changing the subject. - You're changing the subject.
We bought the cotton scent...
and the lemon scent in the buy-1-get-1-free promo,
and you guys took the lemon scent saying it was refreshing. Remember?
- Oh, right. - Oh, right.
"Oh, right?"
Let me remind you that the CSAT is less than 100 days away.
- Go to your house and play. - "Your house?"
Isn't he so mean?
I have the CSAT in less than 100 days too.
Right, go.
Hey, go!
- Oh, come on. - Go!
I feel better now.
Close the door and go home.
Go.
Well done.
He'll eat the rice balls, right?
He'll eat them if he gets hungry.
Hey.
I'm hurt.
Really? Okay.
Sometimes, you call San Ha "big brother."
I do? When?
When you said he was using the cotton scent by himself.
Why call him "big brother"...
and treat me like we're the same age?
You need to be fair.
Big brother.
I'll charge you one cent each time I say it.
Forget it. Don't do it.
Big brother.
- Now, you owe me three cents. - I said, forget it!
- Big brother. - Seriously!
Hey, big brother!
(Haedong High School)
You really won't change it?
Why Myungjoo University?
Because it's close to home.
It's just an hour's drive away... An hour and a half at the most.
Hey, that's...
The distance isn't the issue here.
With your grades, you can certainly apply...
to Seoul National University College of Medicine.
I don't want to go to Seoul. It's too far.
I'm not doing this...
to put up a banner saying one of my students...
got into Seoul National University College of Medicine.
Maybe that's what the principal wants, but not me.
Once I graduate,
I'll be a doctor anyway, so there's no difference.
There is a difference!
Listen, San Ha.
Go home and talk to your father again.
This isn't something you should decide on your own.
(2014 College Admission, School of Choice)
(Teaching Truth and Goodness, Haedong High School)
Can we go somewhere quiet and talk?
They said I threw a punch first?
And?
What else?
You won't get mad, right?
Of course, I won't.
They also said you took your classmates' snacks,
had your two brothers wrapped around your little finger,
and beat up every girl who tried to approach them.
They said that was what happened yesterday too...
and that those girls were the victims.
- Really? - Yes.
Then by any chance,
are they also calling me a lunatic behind my back?
Yes, they are.
What a relief.
You don't know San Ha, right? Shall I introduce you?
- No, it's fine. - Don't be shy.
If you're my friend, then you're San Ha's friend too.
Let's go.
The music room? Hey, San Ha...
- Don't you get it? - What?
Lunch break. The music room, just the two of them.
- Get it? - No.
We shouldn't butt in now.
Why not?
San Ha and Hee Ju are dating.
- What? - You didn't know?
Everyone in my class knows.
Everyone?
Everyone knows?
Don't call me to these places.
People will assume we're dating.
- So, we're not? - No, we're not.
When I said I was applying to Seoul National University,
you said, "Okay."
Yes, you should apply.
When I said I liked you, you said, "All right."
Yes, I heard you.
In any case, you said yes.
If a guy says yes to a girl who confessed her feelings to him,
it means he likes her too.
So I thought we'd officially be a couple...
once we both got into Seoul National University.
No, that's not the case.
Now you know it's not the case, so it's a good thing, right?
I hope you get into Seoul National University.
Good luck.
Seriously, everyone knows?
Everyone but me?
Your sister is here.
What is it? Talk.
I saw you at lunch.
Really? Why didn't you say hi?
I followed you to say hi, but you went into the music room.
Oh, did you see Hee Ju?
Why didn't you tell me about your girlfriend?
What?
The whole school knew, except for me.
Is that why you're sulking?
Yes, that's right.
Everyone knew. I was the only one who didn't know.
Our dads and Hae Jun will be so hurt too.
So, you're hurt?
Of course, I am hurt.
You would've told me had you considered me your real family.
We see each other every day, so how could you not tell us?
Is it that important to you that we become a family?
What?
Is that why you went on about the adoption thing?
Yoon Ju Won.
We aren't a family.
Why should we have the same surname when we don't share a drop of blood?
I'm Kim San Ha, and you're Yoon Ju Won.
Let's say we change our surname and become a family on paper.
Then what?
What will you do after that?
I'm not trying to do anything.
You see, people...
get obsessed with the things they lack the most.
Whenever you go on about stuff like that, you make it obvious...
that you're anxious because we aren't a family on paper.
I'm not anxious.
I just...
I found out that you were keeping a secret from me,
so I was hurt. That's all.
If you're going to cry, make sure no one sees you.
You're in high school now. You shouldn't cry like a kid.
I'm not crying.
I'm not crying!
Go, hey!
- Hey. - Get the ball.
- Come on! - You got this!
- Good. - Hurry up.
Okay. Drink some water. Let's take a break.
I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my throat
The competition is just around the corner.
Hey. Look.
They said a strange guy was roaming around.
Is that him?
Hey, mister.
Mister!
What's the matter?
What are you?
Why were you peeking at our practice?
Let go of this.
How dare you speak like that to someone older than you?
Let go of me!
Okay. I'll talk if you let go of it.
I got it. I'll talk if you let go.
Darn it.
My goodness.
What is it? It's a digital camera, isn't it?
What's this?
Why did he take pictures of us?
What?
He took pictures of you.
Me?
Look. You're in the middle.
What's the matter?
He spoke in a Seoul accent.
Seoul?
Didn't you say your mom was in Seoul?
I'll take him once I settle in Seoul.
When I come back,
I'll bring a hamburger for you.
Could your mom have sent him?
I think he's a spy from another school.
Just for high school basketball?
It can happen if they feel really competitive against us.
Go and keep running.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
What brings you here without any notice?
I stopped by on my way home from work.
Why don't you have a bowl of noodles?
I can make it quickly.
No, it's fine.
You already cleaned up. Don't bother.
I got this when I was buying underwear for Hae Jun.
Did you forget what I said last time?
You told me to come empty-handed.
Or you would tell me off.
I'm trying to make up for it with something like this.
Please let it slide.
Thank you. I'll wear them well.
Oh, my.
This is for Ju Won.
You got it for everyone, including me and San Ha.
You got a lot.
Oh, my gosh.
Mr. Yoon.
What are you doing without cleaning up?
I did.
Who is this?
You're Hae Jun's aunt.
Hello.
You came after a long time.
It's still hot, and you got long underwear?
Do you want them to die from heat?
It's chilly in the morning and the evening.
It'll get get cold soon.
It's because I'm ashamed of myself.
I stepped up for no reason...
and made a fuss to get you to marry her.
Excluding the fact that I married my husband,
that's the biggest regret of my life.
- Ma'am. - What?
I'll get going now.
Thanks for the gift.
I'll wear it well and make sure they wear it too.
Watch your step on the stairs.
I won't go far. Get home safe.
After making you take care of a child for ten years,
she got long underwear?
Long underwear? That's nothing.
She didn't make me do it. I volunteered to take care of him.
Don't be too hard on her.
She visited me many times to take Hae Jun.
It's me who didn't want to let him go.
Aunt?
It's you. When did you come?
- Are you back from school? - Yes.
Why did you come all the way here with your big belly?
I can visit you.
The bus is still running.
I have money.
Isn't it Ju Won's father's?
Yes.
But it's my allowance.
Anyway, you didn't earn it.
Don't waste it.
Even if he gave it to you,
you should pay it all back when you grow up.
I will.
Yes. That's my boy.
Don't cause trouble...
and read the room.
I know.
I'll pay for the taxi.
(Yoon's Kalguksu)
Hey.
Are you the kid Mr. Yoon took in?
Yes.
Wipe it thoroughly.
If you don't do it well,
he will send you back.
I told you to be careful with what you say many times.
Don't cry.
You don't have to do this to stay here.
Don't cause trouble...
and read the room.
This looks good.
He got the best quality meat for you guys.
I just happened to buy it.
Oh, my. The colour has changed.
It doesn't taste good...
when it's overcooked and loses all the good juice.
Here.
What's the matter, Hae Jun? Do you not have an appetite?
Do you want me to make snow crab doenjang stew?
No. This is good.
Pork belly is the best with spring onion kimchi.
Make a wrap...
with a piece of garlic too.
The old lady's family sent this garlic.
It's different from other garlic.
What's the matter with Ju Won?
Don't pick at the food unlike usual.
This is pork belly. Gobble it as you always did.
Do you think I always have a big appetite?
What are you saying?
Do you know what it's like to have no appetite?
She argued with me.
That's unusual.
Why again?
Did you whine?
Do you think I always whine?
I'm sure San Ha didn't cause trouble.
Right. I always gobble meat...
and cause trouble.
While San Ha is flawless.
Good for you.
You should have the meat, though.
- I got it after a long time. - I'll bring her.
No. Eat the food.
She'll be fine tomorrow.
You don't have to wait until tomorrow.
I can make her feel better quickly.
- Are you sleeping? - Yes.
I did wrong.
My words were harsh.
But it was unfair to me too.
That's not how you apologize, is it?
Then how should I do it?
Instead of talking about what you think it's unfair,
you should talk about what you did wrong.
Fine.
I did wrong. I spoke too harshly.
From now on, tell me when something bad happens.
And tell me when something good happens as well.
- Share everything with me. - I'm already doing it.
That's not the right attitude you should have when apologizing.
From what I know, I don't have a girlfriend.
And the Hee Ju you know is probably...
Probably?
Hae Jun's ex-girlfriend.
So you're not mad at me now, right?
Eat.
Isn't it good?
Oh, my gosh. Here.
Eat a lot. I'll be just grilling it now.
- I'll get going first. - Yes.
What's the matter with her?
Did I do something wrong?
- Hee Ju. - Hee...
Hee Ju? Why?
You got a girlfriend, but you didn't tell her.
That's why she's upset.
She realized again that...
the relationship between you and her...
was not that deep.
Hey, we broke up a long time ago.
- Did you tell her we broke up? - Yes.
Did you tell her why we broke up too?
Why would I say that? She didn't even ask.
Hey, of course, you should tell her. It's because of you.
Why?
What is it?
Speak. You called me.
I think there was a small misunderstanding.
It was only three months ago when you threw me away...
like an old shoe because you had feelings for San Ha.
I didn't throw you away.
You won't know unless you observe him for a long time.
If you look closely, you'll realize San Ha is a good...
He must be a good guy.
- Let's get back together. - Hey.
Yes?
Don't do this. You're putting me in an awkward situation.
You told me not to tell anyone about our relationship,
so I really didn't tell anyone.
Ju Won found out about it now,
which put me in an awkward situation.
Why is it awkward?
Is something going on between you two?
- You said she was your sister. - It's me who has a problem.
I don't want to upset her.
She dated Hae Jun, not San Ha.
What? Really?
Are you sure?
Why are you so surprised?
I mean...
They don't seem compatible at all.
That's probably why they broke up.
- Did they break up? - Yes.
You must've been still upset because he didn't tell you.
I'll stay mad only until today. I'll forgive him tomorrow.
He must've had a reason he couldn't tell me.
Right.
Of course, he had a girlfriend.
She's pretty.
Why did a girl like her date Hae Jun?
Hey!
Me?
You.
What are you doing?
You always hang out with Ju Won, don't you?
Yes.
What was your name?
It was a very pretty name.
(Park Dal)
Oh, right. Park Dal.
Where is Ju Won?
Well...
(Do Hee Ju)
- Why? - Because you're pretty.
I get that a lot.
I can tell.
You know I dated Hae Jun for a while, right?
Hee Ju, it's okay.
- What? - You...
are beautiful as you are...
and deserve to be loved.
Hae Jun...
is probably not in his right mind because he always plays basketball.
What?
Hee Ju. You should get over it. Okay?
Hae Jun's muscles are useless.
They weren't naturally built by playing basketball.
He built them on purpose by doing push-ups at home.
- That's not what I'm trying to say. - It's all right.
He looks okay from the outside.
That's not what I want to say.
If you hold onto him as you're momentarily captivated by him,
you'll regret it later.
It's time to trust me and focus on studying.
I dumped him!
- What? - No.
Technically, I didn't even dump him.
We're just on a break.
And Hae Jun misunderstood that I threw him away.
(Threw him away)
"Toss him aside?"
What right do you have to toss him aside?
Why would you do that to him?
Why did he get dumped like this?
Who are you to get mad about this?
Why does it matter to you if Hae Jun gets dumped or not?
It's Hae Jun's business.
Let's be honest.
You're not even his biological sister.
Seeing how you pretend to be his sister annoys me the most.
I am his sister.
How?
Hae Jun's last name is Kang. Your last name is...
Yoon.
Well, that's just what it says on paper.
- But it's not a big problem. - Legally, you aren't his family.
How is that not a big problem?
Didn't you learn in elementary school...
how families are formed?
Why is it so important to be considered a family legally?
If we consider ourselves to be a family, then we are.
Do we need a piece of paper to acknowledge our family?
He and I were raised on the same food...
since we were little.
If living and eating together is a requirement to be a family,
people who live in dorms...
must be a family big enough to fill the whole building.
- That's different. - How?
Then where do we draw the line when defining a family?
So cousins are considered family since they share the same bloodline?
Right! They share the same bloodline!
Then what about stepsiblings from a remarriage?
What about adoptees?
There are many families who don't share the same bloodline.
Are you telling me those people can never be a true family together?
No way. Are you serious?
Don’t you realize that...
even having this kind of thought could be so hurtful to those people?
No.
Those are different cases.
Right. It all depends on particular cases.
I think so too.
If you're done, I'll get going.
I'm not done yet.
Wait.
Hold on.
Darn it.
I'm sorry.
What?
I...
I didn't know you would hate it this much.
That's Yoon Ju Won, the first year.
The crazy girl?
The one who claims to be San Ha's and Hae Jun's sister.
I heard about her too.
She causes a scene when she doesn't like something.
- Right. - Yes.
No.
Ju Won isn't like that.
Stop overreacting. Get up.
I'm only saying this because I experienced it firsthand.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
- No. - Get up.
Look at your knee.
It's bleeding.
- Look at the blood. - It's bleeding.
No. I didn't do it.
She tried to push me into the pond the other day.
She does this all the time.
We should call for a school violence committee.
You guys are witnesses, okay?
Got it?
Let's go to the nurse's office.
So you won't apologize to me.
I didn't do anything wrong.
She's not going to apologize.
She's meaner than I heard.
She's so mean.
She was just like that the other day.
Tell her you're sorry.
Why should she apologize?
- Did you push her? - No.
I didn't push her. I'm serious.
Did anyone see Ju Won push her?
Did you?
Everyone knows that...
she likes to cause trouble.
What trouble?
Falling into the pond?
Should I explain how it led up to that point here?
You know that spreading false rumours to harass innocent students...
can be reported as school violence, right?
Besides, Hee Ju will go to Seoul National University next year.
It will be a hassle if we summon the school violence committee.
Right?
I didn't say anything.
Then we're good here.
Let's go.
What? How could you tell me to apologize to her?
My gosh, it's cheonggukjang.
I could die a happy man.
Will the kids eat separately?
Enjoy.
I guess Hae Jun is the one getting punished today.
They're old enough to be fighting.
There's no age limit on fights.
What's not healthy is not fighting at all.
Right.
That's why you guys fought all the time...
in front of your son at that too.
Gosh, come on.
That was ten years ago. Why do you keep bringing that up?
To be precise, it wasn't a fight.
I just let her take it out on me.
If I actually fought back, I wouldn't be so...
My gosh.
You want beer, right?
I put the beer glass in the fridge, so it's icy cold.
Sure.
I bought both fried and seasoned chicken.
Go on.
She said if we were a real family, it would say so on paper.
She called me a fake sister.
I can't believe you had to hear all that from Hae Jun's ex.
Right?
That's why I said...
we didn't need a piece of paper to be recognized as family.
So I guess it's not so important to push this adoption thing.
Here's the leg.
Right.
Hey, I'm not sure if chicken is enough.
Hee Ju called her a fake sister.
She seems to agree.
If I spoil it, there's no element of surprise then.
You'd better not mess anything up.
Surprise?
What surprise?
Ta-da.
Take my peace offering and stop being so mad.
Or don't take it and stay mad.
I'll stop being mad.
I already stopped being mad. I forgave you a while ago.
You're not mad just like that?
Don't be so messy when you eat.
No, I'm good.
- Gosh, stop it. - Here you go.
Okay. Stop it.
(Haedong High School)
- Eat. - What's all this?
You were so brave yesterday.
I was so flustered, so I couldn't say anything.
But you got involved and had my back.
People have a hard time defending themselves.
By the way,
I'm not sure if you remember.
The other day, you said...
you would pay me back for helping you.
Oh, yes. I do remember it.
Do you have anything in mind?
I'll do anything for you.
Well,
could you take me to the next basketball game?
You're his sister. So you must go there to cheer for him.
The basketball game? Why?
Basketball isn't that fun.
Why?
Please reconsider!
It's not what I think it is, right?
Hey, you have to reconsider!
- Are you going home now? Bye. - Bye.
Hae Jun. I need to talk to you.
- See you later. - Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
You know the digital camera you gave me?
The owner came and picked it up.
- Just like that? - Yes.
He said he was looking for someone.
There weren't any weird pictures on the camera either.
The principal told me...
to get his phone number and return the camera to him.
So I did.
(Private Investigator's Office)
- I just wanted to let you know. - Okay.
All right. Bye.
Didn't you say your mom was in Seoul?
Could your mom have sent him?
Mom!
Pardon?
I was mistaken.
- I'm sorry. - What was that?
I'm sorry.
Aren't you Ju Won's friend?
Yes. Hello.
It's Dal, right?
Yes. That's me, Dal.
- Did you hear that just now? - No.
Okay. I guess we're good then.
What is it?
If you really didn't hear it, you wouldn't have said no.
You would have said, "Hear what?"
Dal, do you have some time?
Dal, do you have hand tremors?
Yes. It's pretty bad.
Dig in.
Thank you.
Do you know this alien movie...
where they use laser beams to erase people's memories?
If I had that device,
I wouldn't have to explain everything like this.
Right.
You heard what I said, didn't you?
"Mom?"
Yes.
So that...
Could you pretend that never happened?
If you were to tell...
Ju Won how I stopped a woman on the street and said,
"Mom!"
Then I would be...
mad as a hornet.
Okay.
What? "Hornet?"
Does it mean to be angry?
Yes. That's it.
Dad, what are you cooking? That doesn't smell like broth.
Ox cartilages.
I can't cook it at home. The firepower isn't strong enough.
I need to cook it on high heat here. That will make the broth taste good.
That's Hae Jun's favourite dish again.
He's an athlete. He must eat nutritious food.
It's not just for Hae Jun. It's for you too, San Ha.
Okay.
Don't you feel like sometimes, we're the third wheel?
Did you know? Only Hae Jun drank the sap of the Acer mono trees.
I see.
I drank that too.
(Haedong High School)
See? It's over between them.
Just wait.
I'll come up with a plan for you to meet him soon.
I don't get it,
but he's the guy you want.
It would've been great...
if we could control whom we fall for.
Let's go.
At this rate, our lunch period will be over.
(Kang Hae Jun)
What?
(Haedong High School)
Who are you?
(Kang Hae Jun)
Are you...
Kang Hae Jun?
Yes.
What are you doing?
I am...
your...
I'm...
your dad.
I'm your father.
Your father.
(Family By Choice)
Wasn't this meant for you?
- It's a letter. - For me?
He's got a great personality. He has a lot of friends.
He's easy on the eyes too.
I'll start dating too.
You can't judge someone by his looks.
If you come with me to the US,
you can do everything you want in life.
How could you be certain...
a good intention would bring a good result?
Don't tell Dad and Ju Won about this yet.
I know I haven't been around.
I want to forgive you too.
So Hee, say hello.
San Ha?
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