(It's My Life)
(Episode 3)
Welcome.
Nice to meet you. I'm Yang Nam Jin.
You look very much like him.
You look quite similar to Young Gyu.
I look forward to working with you.
I'm a fussy old man, but don't be annoyed with me.
Please don't say that.
I look forward to working with you too.
- I'll do my best. - All right.
Sir, I need to talk to you about something.
Okay.
Ms. Heo will take you to your room.
Okay, thank you.
- This way, please. - Yes.
Please don't hesitate to tell me if there's anything you dislike.
What's there to dislike?
This room is bigger than my living room.
My, all the furniture pieces look very expensive.
But does this mean I'll sleep here?
Yes, that is correct. Is there a problem?
- I should sleep by his side. - Pardon me?
What kind of caregiver sleeps in his own room?
I should stay by Chairman Ahn's side 24 hours a day.
- That's... - Think about it.
This isn't a hospital. I'll be living here with him.
He'll need help with going to the bathroom at night.
I should keep him company when he wakes up in the middle of the night.
He may get sick out of the blue as well.
This bell here will ring whenever he needs you.
Gosh, that's not necessary.
I can just sleep in his room.
I'm fine with sleeping on the floor,
so please just take two blankets to his room.
All right, then. I'll prepare a bed for you.
Oh, right. When does he need to take his medication?
Also, what time does he usually go to bed and wake up?
(Test results show Ahn Seok Ho and Yang Nam Jin are family related.)
Thank you.
I owe it all to you.
I just did what I had to do, sir.
No.
Everyone else would've given up a long time ago.
I'm sorry I couldn't find him sooner.
Don't say that.
If Young Gyu and his mother were alive now,
they would be so happy.
But you hired your grandson, whom you found after 30 years,
as your caregiver.
It's hard for me to understand why you're doing this.
May I ask what you're planning to do?
When I still have the ability to think clearly,
I should spend some time with him...
and find out what he's really like.
Understood, sir.
Are you considering appointing him your successor by any chance?
He grew up in a very different environment.
Just because he's blood-related doesn't mean I can...
accept him into the family right away.
That's right, sir.
But let's keep this a secret between the two of us.
The secret is safe with me.
If Si Woo's mother...
finds out about this, she won't let it slide.
We must not let that happen.
Yes, Mr. Han.
He said that your daughter is cheerful and polite.
He also said she's very stylish.
Really?
She's still like a kid because she lost her mother at a young age.
But unlike other youngsters these days, she's pure-hearted and naive.
What did Seung Joo say about Si Woo?
She was very surprised to find out...
that he went to Marangoni and that he's already a director.
I think the two of them are going to the indie brand fair together.
Things seem to be going well, so let's just watch what happens.
You think so?
I'll treat you to dinner soon.
We can have Mr. Choi and Seung Joo join us too.
Sounds good. I'll see you then.
Mr. Han is dying to marry his daughter off to you.
Aren't you the one who's dying to marry me off to that family?
Do you think so?
I've figured out why you want me to marry the daughter...
of Minhan's president.
What do you think the reason is?
I went through the share breakdown for the meeting next week...
and found out that President Han owns more than seven percent.
Bingo.
When Grandfather passes away,
they'll see who has the most shares to appoint the next president.
If I can get my hands on that seven percent, it'll be game over.
Exactly. You're so smart.
Let's go.
We should find out whether the rumor is true or not.
What rumor is it?
The thing is...
There's a rumor that your grandpa has been acting weirdly.
What do you mean by that?
I heard the executives talking in whispers.
They were wondering if your grandpa has Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's?
You're very diligent.
Did Lawyer Heo leave?
He's very busy because I'm in a condition like this.
He has a lot to do.
I didn't get to say goodbye.
Here.
Yes, Secretary Kim. What?
Si Woo?
I see.
Organize a meeting tomorrow with the owners of the fabrics...
and subsidiary materials suppliers.
- Would you like to lie down? - No.
I'd like to have some tea.
Okay.
You have some too.
- I'm fine. - Have some. It's jakseol tea.
Here you go. Go ahead.
Oh, boy. It's a little bitter.
Your name is Yang Nam Jin, right?
Who gave you that name?
My mom did.
My mom said she was a fan of the singer, Nam Jin.
I see. I'm his fan too.
I used to squabble with my deceased wife since she was Na Hoon A's fan.
My mom still argues with Na Hoon A's fans in the town.
Does she?
What does your father do?
I don't know.
I don't have any memories about my dad.
I've been living with my mom alone since I was very little.
I asked my mom about my dad only once.
She didn't tell me anything.
And that night,
she cried while petting my face when I was in bed.
She said she was sorry...
for making me grow up without a father.
I shouldn't have asked.
Gosh. Don't worry about it.
Since then, I don't think about him at all.
I thought if I'm upset or downcast because of that matter,
it would break my mom's heart.
You are very filial.
It's not that I'm filial. It's how every son would feel.
She went through all sorts of hardship to raise me alone.
I shouldn't make her sad. I'm her only son.
I'm sorry that I separated you from your mother.
I will formally invite your mother over some time.
Gosh, no. That's not necessary.
She'll be very happy to just hear that.
Oh, right. Would you like to hear any of Nam Jin's songs?
I'll sing it for you.
I often get invited as a guest singer for village events.
Really?
Which song shall I request?
Can you sing "It's Me"?
What? "It's Me" is the song I sing the most.
I'll sing it for you.
The wind
The wind blows
I see a pub on the roadside
It would be disappointing
If I just passed by
We offer each other a glass of wine
My day will come some day
Here I go
There's nothing wrong with me
You are a great singer.
You have a cheerful energy.
Do you think so? Then...
I'll give you my energy, so you can get well soon.
How do you feel?
Don't you feel like the energy flows into your body?
Yes. Did you do this to your girlfriends?
How did you know?
You have quite a hunch, don't you?
What?
Father, we're here.
Hello, Grandpa.
- You must be feeling well today. - You're here.
You...
Interesting.
What are you doing here?
Well... Wait here for a minute.
I'll wipe the floor quickly and come back.
It's cold outside.
I think winter will come sooner this year, Dad.
Don't worry.
I'll recover my health soon...
and resolve everything.
Dad.
Because of a pathetic dad like me,
you've been going through hardship.
It's done.
Jin Ah.
I'm here.
My mom bought this for your father...
I mean, for my father-in-law.
She bought some ribs and cordyceps.
"Father-in-law"?
You're completely out of your mind.
And this... There's jewelry in here.
There are seven sets of jewelry.
They will look great on you.
Have a look. Aren't they pretty?
You're insane.
I will never marry you.
So take this and leave my house.
Oh, my. My son-in-law is here.
Hello.
- Welcome. - Hi.
Jin Ah. Jin Ah... Jin Ah.
Oh, right. Mother, I brought the wedding gift for the bride.
Seven sets of jewelry?
My goodness. How pretty.
They are sparkling.
Jin Ah is so lucky.
I've brought the wedding invitation too.
Here you go.
It looks so fancy.
And...
This is the contract for the supermarket in the downtown.
We took over the products and equipment as well.
So you can open it right away.
My goodness.
I get to indulge in luxury, thanks to my daughter.
They say the oldest daughter always improves family finance.
And it's true.
- We'll send a car on the big day. - A car?
Mother, you just have to be there with Father on time.
Of course.
We shouldn't be late for our only daughter's wedding.
It's at 1pm this Saturday, right?
Yes.
Dae Sik, I need to talk to you.
The wedding is this Saturday?
Yes.
Didn't Mother tell you?
Have you lost your mind?
I, the bride, don't want to marry you.
How could you push ahead with it without my consent?
Since we're getting married,
it'd be nice if we got married sooner than later.
You just don't seem to understand what I say.
I will tell your father myself.
Wait. Why? What is it? Do you need anything else?
Tell me whatever it is.
You don't have to talk to my dad.
Even if the sky falls down,
I will not marry you.
So...
stop dreaming of it.
Jin Ah.
Jin... Jin Ah.
What's going on? What brings you here?
Is there something you need? Whatever it is, just tell me.
You're my one and only daughter-in-law. I'll do anything.
What's the matter?
I'll pay you back.
I'll work like a dog and pay you all back.
However long it takes, I'll pay it all back.
So please cancel the wedding.
I can't do that.
Mr. Kang.
Do you know what I've done to make you my daughter-in-law?
Why would I cancel it?
I cannot marry him.
I'll file a suit to annul the marriage.
You'll file a suit?
Sure, go ahead.
I guess you don't know enough about me yet.
I grew my wealth through loaning money to people,
so I'd obviously have a plan to fall back on.
What do you mean by that?
I'll sue your parents for fraud.
Mr. Kang.
He went ahead and sold the mortgaged piece of land, which is fraud.
I know that your father had surgery recently.
I guess he might pass away in a cold prison cell.
How could you do this?
I heard you introduced my dad to the dealer.
Who said that? Do you have proof?
Why are you doing this to me?
Why do you have to do all this?
People point fingers at my only son because of his flaws.
You probably have no idea how much that breaks my heart.
If I had been able to cure him,
I would've spent all my money to do so.
That son of mine wants you.
I won't be apologetic to you.
Since my son loves you,
I'll do everything in my power to help you.
But I don't love Dae Sik.
If you force me to marry him, everyone will become miserable.
Love?
Do you think love lasts forever?
When you have kids and life takes over, it'll be all gone anyway.
Jin Ah, Dae Sik is a good guy, you know.
He'll be faithful to you all his life.
So you almost got into an accident?
Si Woo, I always told you to drive carefully.
It was entirely my fault, sir.
But fortunately, my dear pony stopped right before it happened.
We were lucky.
- Your dear pony? - Yes.
My car is old, so it acts up from time to time.
But I'm grateful for it as I've been relying on it for the past 10 years.
You talk like an old man.
Father.
How about you get treated at the hospital?
What if you suddenly fall ill? I'm worried.
Forget it. I'm much more comfortable at home.
Tell me why you're here.
What did you want to talk to me about?
Well, about Si Woo's last name...
How about we change it back now?
We'll talk another time about that.
Si Woo, spare me a moment.
Is it true that you decided not to renew contracts...
with all the companies that didn't invest in the new brand?
Yes, it's true.
How could you make such a decision without even talking to me first?
We need a lot of money to launch the new brand.
I had to do it to secure investments.
All of those companies might go belly up.
That's none of my business.
They could sustain their businesses for 20 years thanks to Hyungang,
so they certainly should've invested in the brand.
Si Woo.
More than half of the board agrees with the decision.
Even as the chairman of the company,
you cannot revoke the decision.
What about their employees and families they have to support?
"Always maximize returns on all your investments."
Isn't that the most basic economic principle?
I'm the one who's frustrated here.
The company isn't a charity organization.
Could you spare me a second?
Me?
Please have a seat.
Do you have a nursing certification?
No.
But I do have a caregiver certification.
A caregiver certification?
What's gotten into him? He said no to a head nurse from a big hospital.
- Then who recommended you? - Pardon?
That's not how I got the job.
The lawyer got in touch with me himself.
The lawyer? Who?
You mean, Mr. Heo Chung San?
Yes.
We didn't even hear anything from him for years.
He showed up with a caregiver?
What kind of ruse is he cooking up?
I'll get back to Chairman Ahn if you're done.
Just a second.
I brought some angelica tree barks and mugwort.
Brew them like barley tea and make sure he drinks it often.
Well, I'm sorry,
but I did some research before I came...
on Chairman Ahn's condition as his caregiver.
Herbs like these can actually put a strain on the liver...
and hinder recovery.
What did you just say?
I think we should make sure he only takes his medication.
How dare you. What do you even know...
Next week,
I'll call another extraordinary general meeting.
The results won't change.
You're not even well. Don't waste your energy.
That was rude, Si Woo.
Apologize right now.
Goodness, your acting hasn't improved at all.
Do you think I have no idea?
Father.
Leave now.
Calm down and think about it again.
Try to think what will benefit the company more.
Gosh, I told you to leave.
Alzheimer's, my foot.
You saw that, right?
Who spread such a groundless rumor?
I know, right?
You saw him yelling at me.
The rumor can't be true.
I told you to be on good terms with him.
Why must you get him so riled up every single time?
He's the one who's discontent with everything I do.
He hasn't announced his successor yet, you know.
We mustn't put our guard down until he passes away.
So try not to get on his nerves.
Hyungang was struggling financially,
and I'm the one who grew it to what it is today.
Everyone on the board is well aware of it.
I'm his only heir.
What can he do?
What if he decides to donate everything he owns?
Your grandfather is definitely capable of doing that.
So just try to get on his good side while he's still alive.
He laughed earlier.
You saw that too, right?
Yes. I was so surprised too.
I think it was my first time seeing him laugh out loud.
I've never...
made him laugh like that.
Son.
I'm his only grandson, and yet he just yells at me all the time.
How could he smile and laugh like that around that jerk?
It's because of me.
You know he treats you like that because he hates me.
He said he'll call another meeting next week, so he'll find out then.
He'll finally see that his time is done.
We're not even married yet. How could I ask for money?
Hey, Seon Gyu.
So why did you even get into Bitcoin trading?
Okay, I heard you.
I'll try to find a good time to ask him.
By the way,
don't you think Mr. Han is more petty-minded than we thought?
Just a long-term lease on a studio apartment for my only brother?
Give me some time.
Men are easily persuaded by a woman.
I'll change his mind, so don't worry.
Okay.
I'm so nervous, Man Seok.
Oh, no. Don't be.
- Dad. - Hey.
Say hello to her.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm Han Seung Joo, Mr. Han Man Seok's daughter.
Hello. It's nice to meet you. I'm Ko Yeon Sil.
You said you'd introduce me to someone. Did you mean her?
Yes.
She is the person I'm seeing.
I see.
How old are you?
You don't look much older than me. Am I wrong?
Hey, that's not very polite.
That's okay. Don't worry, Man Seok.
I'm 39 years old.
You're 39?
Oh, my. You're 17 years younger than my dad.
I guess you have unique preferences.
Yes. Maybe because my dad passed away when I was a child,
I like dating a man who is much older than me.
Just like him.
Look, Ms. Ko Yeon Sil. Your brother is Ko Seon Gyu.
And what did you say?
Did you say your brother caused trouble while trading Bitcoin?
What... What are you talking about?
It'd be better if you told him yourself, right?
I don't think I should stay here anymore.
I'm off.
Wait. Seung Joo.
I'm going to enroll my dad in a matchmaking company.
So he won't be fooled by a woman like her again.
Wait, Seung Joo. Seung Joo. Hey.
My goodness. What happened, Yeon Sil?
Why is she acting like that?
Man Seok.
Well... The truth is...
Seung Joo, you got the wrong idea.
I got the wrong idea?
I clearly heard what she said. What are you talking about?
Don't be like that and sit down. Come on. Sit.
And... Hear me out.
Yeon Sil said she scolded Mr. Ko.
I'm speechless.
Do you believe her despite what I told you?
- It's not like that. - She's a gold digger.
She approached you for money.
Can't you see?
You're right. If I were a penniless old man,
Yeon Sil wouldn't have dated me.
I know that.
I'm glad you know.
- End things with her. - No.
What do you mean?
I can't live without her.
Yeon Sil went through a lot of hardship.
Her ex-husband beat her every day,
so her brother got her out of the house.
It's understandable that she has a strong bond with her brother.
Also, fortunately, I am quite wealthy.
I want to help her if I can.
Dad, you're unbelievable.
Don't you think of Mom?
Mom had to work like a dog to help you run your business.
To pay your employees every month,
she did all kinds of tough work.
Right. I know that I only made her...
go through hard times when she was alive.
However, Seung Joo, I need to move on with my life.
I want to enjoy my life now.
Can't you let it slide just this once?
Whatever you say, you shouldn't date her.
Seung Joo, where are you going at such a late hour?
Hey, wait. Seung Joo.
- Mom. - Nam Jin.
Oh, my baby.
Why didn't you call me sooner?
I was so worried waiting for your call.
I'm sorry, Mom. I had a lot to do since it was my first day.
The old man, the chairman or whoever he is...
Did he give you a hard time?
No. He's so nice to me.
The house is great, and everyone is kind to me.
So Mom, don't worry about me.
Take good care of your health. Okay?
I should go now. I have to go back to him.
Okay. Eat well even if you don't have any appetite.
Don't worry about us.
I love you too.
What? Did he hang up?
I asked you to let me talk to him.
Gosh. Stop whining.
It looks like he barely got to call me.
My goodness. The old man must be really harsh to him.
He can't even make a call freely.
I've never seen anyone like her.
What do you mean?
This isn't love. It's obsession.
What are you going to do when Nam Jin gets married?
What do you expect me to say?
(Jin Ah)
We have an emergency, Nam Jin.
Chairman Ahn... Come with me. Hurry.
Chairman Ahn. Chairman Ahn.
What should we do? His doctor went overseas on a business trip.
We should take him to a hospital right now.
- Shall I call an ambulance? - No. We don't have time for that.
Chairman Ahn. Wake up, Chairman Ahn.
Chairman Ahn, be careful.
Help me carry him on my back.
Poor Mom.
She never had a chance to buy expensive clothes...
while helping and looking after Dad.
She never had a chance to go on a trip like everyone else.
Someone else is cashing in on her efforts in the end.
She was such a fool.
What's this? Why is it so complicated?
What was it? What just happened?
Hey. Hey.
Hey.
Hey. Wake up.
Hey!
(It's My Life)
In case of Chairman Ahn's absence,
all the workflow must revolve around Director Choi.
You said you majored in business administration.
Let's review it thoroughly to find out what makes it suspicious.
Can't you help us out just this once?
Where should I go if I want to see Nam Jin, Ms. Yang?
Are you still trying to take advantage of Nam Jin?
I'm sorry that you had to see me like that.
You can drink, right?