If people find out the president's father is an ex-convict,
the image of the foundation will be damaged greatly.
Do you consider yourself qualified, Mr. Han?
You are correct.
My father is...
an ex-convict.
(PJ Group's First Board Meeting of the Year 2017)
We parted ways when he went to prison,
and I was adopted overseas.
I went through numerous dissolutions...
and was greatly discriminated.
I spent days filling myself with water because I had no food.
I also went days without being able to walk...
because I could not treat a simple wound on my leg.
People picked on me...
and discriminated against me just because I was adopted.
However, I went through all that...
and got here on my own.
I do not believe...
my father's past has anything to do with my qualification.
Let me ask you a question too.
What are the businesses conducted by our foundation?
- What are you trying to say? - We run a free clinic.
It means we are volunteering to help those who are in need.
We help the homeless, the ex-convicts,
and those who can't go to a hospital even when they are sick.
How can you say our reputation will be damaged...
as the chief director of this foundation?
Do you think it is right to discriminate against those we help?
I believe...
our service begins with not discriminating against anyone.
I understand very well how these people live.
I've lived that life before.
I know what they need...
and how they feel.
I have gone through that.
Therefore, I want to continue on with the businesses of...
this foundation with a heart like theirs.
I believe...
I am...
qualified to become the president of the foundation.
Thank you for sharing your life story, Mr. Han.
However, that leads me to believe we should reconsider your position.
A president has to make cold judgments as an executive.
I believe you may lose rationality because of your past.
Isn't that another reason which disqualifies you?
We heard Mr. Han's answer and the opinion from Mr. Yoon.
We will now take a vote.
How can it be perfectly half and half?
Exactly.
The chief director and Mr. Han were on fire.
Mr. Han would've become the president...
if the chief director did not mention his father.
What a waste.
I did not know you could stoop this low,
Joon Sang.
Joon Sang?
We're at work. You should address me correctly.
Yes, Chief Director Yoon.
If you did not want me to become the president,
you should be addressing it with my work like a chief director.
And one more.
From now on, attack only me.
Don't attack my people and my family.
I only mentioned it because there is a chance...
that your father's past can become a problem.
Is that wrong?
If you want to stick to that argument,
I understand.
I'll believe you really did it for the sake of the company.
However, what you two have been doing doesn't look like it.
What does it have to do with me? What did I do?
You contacted my father...
and said he may cause trouble at work because of his past.
What more do you want to know?
I don't understand why you two are going this far with my weakness,
but I'm not someone who just sits around.
If this happens again during our next board meeting,
I won't sit still.
That was unexpected. You mentioned his father.
Good job anyway. You stopped him from becoming the president.
Good job?
You know as well as I do whom I sold out to stop him.
Who?
Seok Hoon's father?
I thought he had nothing to do with you.
Do not mention...
anything about him.
Father.
Why did you go that far?
Why did you bring up Mr. Han's father?
It's just as I said.
- For the foundation's sake... - Joon Sang.
My son wouldn't do that.
He was someone who would take up someone else's pain,
not a man who would humiliate someone in public.
There are no other reasons.
I said it to prevent any problems from arising in the future.
Isn't it because you got greedy after hearing that it was yours?
If you really think of him as your rival,
take the position with your own effort.
That's how you will not disappoint me.
This is huge. Ms. Geum.
Is it true that Mr. Han's father used to be in prison?
- Ms. Shin. - How did you know?
It must be true.
Mr. Han almost became the president of the foundation,
but Mr. Yoon stopped him during the board meeting,
saying he's not qualified because his father is an ex-convict.
What?
Unbelievable. Joon Sang did that?
- "Joon Sang"? - I mean,
did the chief director really say that?
That means he said it in front of the whole board.
Yes. Thanks to him, the word is out everywhere.
I heard rumors about how he found his father at the free clinic.
I guess he turned out to be an ex-convict.
Seok Hoon.
Did you hear the news already? That was quick.
I guess the word got out.
Is that true?
Did Joon Sang really mention your father?
Yes.
He sat quietly for a while, but right before we took a vote,
he asked me if I was qualified with an ex-convict as a father.
He wouldn't do that.
It wasn't pleasant, but I'm fine.
I felt bad for not treating him well as a father for a while,
but this time, it felt like I was acting like his son.
Come on. That is hardly acting like his son.
I was confident about who he is without hiding anything.
I'm serious.
I never shared about...
my difficult past because my pride wouldn't let me.
But today, I could talk about it openly in front of people.
I've changed.
I was okay after talking about it too.
You really have changed.
Before, when I tried to comfort you, you would yell at me.
It's not only Joon Sang that has changed. I've changed too.
For the better, thanks to you and your family.
That's a relief.
I was so worried he'd become the president.
Why did you come here? You could have stayed home.
You never call me.
And you never told me about the paternity test result.
I went through so much trouble to steal it.
I switched the results. Don't worry.
By the way, Joon Sang is so frightening.
When the boy went missing after the fire,
he took his place.
How could a little boy deceive people like that?
It's already happened. We just have to try to protect what we have.
Hey, the chairman seems to have a soft spot for Seok Hoon.
Could it be because Seok Hoon is his son?
It's not only Father.
Grandmother loves him too.
He visits to examine her condition every once in a while.
I'm so worried.
That's not okay. We should do something.
We have to stop this.
Ms. Eun, you look much healthier than before.
I heard Dr. Han visits and...
examines you now and then.
He visited once.
But I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have a person like him here.
A person like him? What do you mean?
His father is an ex-convict.
Doesn't it bother you?
What are you...
Did you know about it?
Yes, Min Hee told me.
Did you hear it from her too?
No. I happened to find out when I visited her at work.
He almost...
became the president of the foundation too.
His father is not the only problem.
His girlfriend is a problem too.
It'd be absurd to elect him as the president.
Who is his girlfriend? Why is she a problem?
He's together with the dumpling man's daughter...
who Joon Sang almost married.
- Do you mean Seol Hwa? - Yes.
The man took him in as a son,
and he's dating his daughter while living under the same roof.
Isn't that family ridiculous?
I told you you shouldn't trust that girl.
When you're nice to people, you always get stabbed in the back.
It has happened to me too.
It hurt a lot.
Keep a distance from him, or you'll regret later.
Really? Are you giving us a contract?
A contract? What are you talking about?
It's about the novel we uploaded.
They want to publish it on their website.
Hello. I'll be right there.
Goodbye.
Are we signing a contract right away?
I'll go and look into the terms. We made it.
Good job, Doo Na.
Stop. You'll scare Dragon.
- Hey. - I'm just so happy.
I told you to trust me. I told you they'd contact us.
We don't have time for this. We should spread the good news.
Where?
- You're home. - Yes.
- Well... - Yes?
Never mind.
I better not. I usually end up saying the wrong things.
Mother. Father.
- Doo Na. - Sae Na.
I missed you, Sae Na.
I missed you too.
- What brings you here? - I'm here to see Mom and Dad.
Although we always get in fights, I still missed you.
Same here.
I'm here too.
Who are you?
Well...
Oh, I heard from my mom.
You must be Dr. Han's father.
I'm their son-in-law.
Hello. I'm the eldest daughter.
I'm so happy Seok Hoon found his father.
- Thank you. - Is someone here?
- Doo Na! - Mom!
Let me see your face. Have you been having a hard time?
No. I'm okay. Min Kyu takes good care of me.
Oh, my.
Mom, I missed you.
By the way, what brings you here?
My mom has accepted us, and we have some good news too.
- Let's go in. - Okay.
- Doo Na, let's go in. - Okay.
Doo Na, be careful.
- Okay. - Give me your hand.
Be careful. Walk slowly.
There you go. I'll open the door.
Doo Na isn't a little girl.
I know. But it's sweet of him.
Did you hear?
His father is an ex-convict.
I thought he was a smart guy. Was he an ex-convict's son?
- Exactly. - Is he qualified as a president?
Let's go.
What are you doing? We're at work.
What's the big deal? I want to do this.
I'm okay.
This is not the first time.
I don't care about what other people think.
Seok Hoon, I'm not doing this to cheer you up.
I just want to do this.
What do you like about me?
Well...
- Everything from... - Son. Seol Hwa.
Dad.
- Father, are you going home? - Yes. Doo Na is home.
By the way, why were you two walking arm in arm?
- Well... - I almost stumbled.
- Yes. - Be careful.
- Let's go. Let's go, Son. - Okay.
You said you weren't afraid of what people thought.
Dad is different. Be quiet.
- Dad, wait for us. - Okay.
Wait for us.
Corvina, seafood stew... It's so much food.
Meatballs.
Mother, you didn't have to prepare so much.
Don't worry, I'm still angry.
I think I'll eat later.
I'll leave you guys alone.
It's okay. Eat with us.
- Your dad is here. - Dad.
Dad! Dad!
My goodness.
He kicked you out. Why are you so happy to see him?
Dad, I missed you so much.
Let me see. You really are my daughter.
You're Doo Na.
Dad.
- How are you? - I'm good.
Father, I'm taking good care of her.
- Seok Hoon, hi. - Hi.
- Doo Na, have you been well? - Yes.
Seol Hwa.
Welcome home, Doo Na.
There's so much food.
- Let's start. Sit down. - Sit down.
There you go.
- I'll eat just half. - Just half?
It's so nice to have everyone here. Doo Na's here.
And Seok Hoon found his father.
I'm happy too.
Mom, why do you sigh on this happy day?
I'm worried how they'll make a living.
Mom, don't worry.
Our novel will be published.
What are you talking about?
We wrote a novel together,
and a website wants to publish it.
We came here to let you know.
That's great. You found your talent.
It's Doo Na's talent.
I just helped her a bit.
It wouldn't be easy to make a living as a writer.
It's not for our living expenses.
I'll earn living expenses by doing part-time jobs.
I'm doing many part-time jobs including delivery.
He has a family to support now. He'll find a way.
It's the parents' job to provide for their children.
I didn't mean it that way.
It's okay. It's the parents' job to raise their children well.
I was a bad parent.
I'm so thankful my son turned out so well.
- Father. - Of course.
Your son is amazing. You should feel proud.
Son, shouldn't you get married?
Sorry?
Now that you found your father, it's time to find a good partner.
Am I wrong?
Of course.
I hope I'll get to see his wedding before I die.
Don't say something like that.
You'll become healthy again and get to see your grandchildren.
Son, I'll ask around for a nice girl.
I know a lot of people.
I don't think he'll want to meet a girl.
You're wrong.
He won't be able to meet a girl.
What? Why wouldn't he be able to meet any?
Son.
- Are you dating someone? - Are you?
No, he's just too busy to go on blind dates.
Right?
I'm dating someone.
Seok Hoon.
Really?
I had no idea. Who is it?
I'll bring her over soon.
You will both like her.
- You too, Father. - I see.
Seok Hoon, why did you say that?
Then should I go on the blind date?
No, don't do that.
Then just follow me.
I do not want to hide anymore.
I don't care if it's about you or work.
How can she be dating him after breaking up with Joon Sang?
Breaking up with Joon Sang?
Are you referring to Ms. Geum?
Yes.
Madam Sa was just here and she told me...
that Mr. Han and Seol Hwa are dating.
I guess you didn't know either.
She's the girl who almost married Joon Sang.
I'm oddly saddened by this.
Mother, Joon Sang is married now.
We can't say anything about her dating someone else.
I just hoped she could have become our family.
I'm just sad about that.
Maybe Joon Sang started changing after learning that.
What? What about Joon Sang?
Today, we took a voting to elect a new president for the foundation.
Mr. Han was very close to winning,
but Joon Sang brought up his father during the meeting,
and he didn't get elected.
Dad, is that true?
Did Joon Sang really say Seok Hoon couldn't be the president...
because his father is an ex-convict in front of the entire board?
Oh, no.
I couldn't believe the news, but I guess it's true.
Did Joon Sang go that far?
That probably put Mr. Han in a spot.
No.
He kept a straight face as he shared his past...
and the story about his father.
The board members were impressed as well.
- Really? - Yes.
It actually backfired on Joon Sang.
It is not a good thing for an executive member...
to publicly share someone's weakness in front of everyone.
He could've felt sour, but he didn't have to go that far.
He changed so much that I'm worried about him.
Aren't you going home? Let's leave together.
Don't we have to at least put up an act as a good couple?
You need the trust of your grandma and your father.
I'll be home, so you can go first.
Did you find out who voted against and for...
Seok Hoon?
You should find out and start lobbying them.
You don't have to tell me what to do.
I'll take care of this.
It's because I don't trust how you'll change.
Think about it. You married me to keep Seol Hwa's secret.
You have a soft heart.
I didn't get married just to protect her.
If everyone finds out about Mother and Seol Hwa,
Grandma, Father, Ji Sang, and Mother would all get hurt.
I wanted to protect them all.
That's how precious my family is to me.
I won't get soft-hearted for the sake of my family.
Okay. Protect your family.
I will protect Yoon Joon Sang, the eldest son of PJ Group.
Who is this woman that Seok Hoon is dating?
Exactly. That is so odd.
He said we'll like her, but I have no idea who she is.
It didn't seem like he was dating anyone.
My sixth sense isn't at work.
Your sixth sense has failed you since Doo Na's case.
You didn't even know whom Doo Na was dating.
I guess that's true.
We're done with Doo Na,
and Seok Hoon is dating someone.
They're all starting to leave.
It took ages to bring them up,
but they all leave in an instant.
Seok Hoon.
What is it? Are you sick?
No, I ran over.
- What do you want to talk about? - Well...
Take a seat.
Seol Hwa, don't you just love the weather?
What? I rushed out because I thought it was important.
It is.
The weather is great,
and it's even better because you are here with me.
You stood beside me...
when it rained,
when the wind blew,
and today.
I am so glad you are always here...
beside me.
You're getting me all excited in the middle of the night.
Seol Hwa, will you...
always...
stay beside me?
Of course.
I promised I will always be with you.
It's nothing new.
Okay, then.
- Give me your hand. - Why?
Hurry.
From this moment on,
in all of your life's time...
I will be there with you.
- Seok Hoon. - Seol Hwa.
Will you marry me?
Don't you like it?
Why are you crying?
Why wouldn't I?
I don't know why I'm crying.
I think I'm too happy.
You fool.
Why are you crying when you're happy?
Just because. It's like a dream.
It's as if everything will disappear when I wake up.
It won't.
From now on,
you will never have to cry.
As long as I'm here with you.
Now,
we have to tell our parents. Okay?
Seok Hoon, what is it? You must be busy to get to work.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Why are you two standing there?
It can't be.
Shin Woo, what is it?
First, please sit down.
- What is it? - Let's sit.
Seol Hwa, what is this? Why are you two holding hands?
Mom.
Father, Mother,
Father.
I told you that I have someone I'd like to marry.
Yes, you did.
It's Seol Hwa.
I want to get married to Seol Hwa.
- What? - Seok Hoon.
(Golden Pocket)
Mother.
She's just surprised. I can't do anything but smile.
Why won't you approve of them?
Mom, you don't like him because of his father, right?
Am I causing my son any trouble?
How dare you come here?
Please, I'm Shin Woo's father. Don't you know me?