(It's My Life)
(Episode 4)
What's this? Why is it so complicated?
What was it? What just happened?
Hey. Hey.
Hey.
Hey. Wake up.
Hey!
(Hanguk Hospital Emergency Center)
- Mr. Ahn Seok Ho's guardian? - Yes.
I spoke to his doctor on the phone,
and I gave him a painkiller injection for now.
We'll move him to VIP room as soon as his vitals become stable.
Thank you, Doctor.
Is this traffic accident patient's guardian here?
Yes.
- You are her guardian, right? - Yes.
What's her condition like? Is she seriously injured?
Her CT scan shows nothing abnormal.
She has no external wounds either.
It doesn't seem like there was an actual collision.
Sorry? Then why is she unconscious now?
She must've fainted from the shock.
She may be discharged when she wakes up.
After totally scaring me like that,
she's sleeping like a baby now.
Mom, Mom...
Mom.
I'm so sorry. Mom...
Mom.
Mom, I'm hurt.
(Hanguk Hospital)
You woke up.
Are you feeling all right, sir?
- Would you like some water? - No, it's okay.
I'm sorry for putting you through this.
You should get more sleep.
No, it's okay. I've gotten enough sleep, sir.
Yes, come in.
Excuse me.
I'm looking for someone.
Who are you looking for?
Oh, you...
The accident yesterday... Are you that woman?
I'm speechless. How could this happen?
Miss, is Nam Jin the person you were looking for?
Yes, sir.
I caught him right here.
It is you.
I only saw you with your eyes closed, so I wasn't sure.
We met before that too. You really don't remember?
Pardon?
Well... You kind of look familiar, but I'm not sure.
You said that you'd recognize me right away...
even if I was standing in the midst of thousands of people.
Even when you're in the midst of thousands of people,
I can recognize you right away.
That's right. I remember now.
I remember you very well.
Let's talk outside for a minute.
Well, I can't really do that.
I have to stay by his side at all times.
I'll be fine. You may step out.
But still...
He'll be back shortly, sir.
I hope you get better soon.
Come on. Why are you standing there?
I'll be right back, sir.
All right.
He'd recognize her right away even if she was...
standing in the midst of thousands of people? Goodness.
He's still young.
Why does he talk like an old man?
What are you doing? Have a seat.
Are you feeling all right?
Are you really totally fine?
Couldn't you have asked sooner?
What will you do if I'm not okay?
I've already confirmed that you're fine.
I checked in on you at night as I was worried...
and saw you snoring. You were sleeping like a baby.
I snored? What are you talking about? What is his problem?
What did you want to talk about?
Give me back my phone.
Oh, that. Just a second, please.
Here you go. Wait!
You're not thinking that I stole it, right?
It fell out of your pocket when you were being transferred here...
I know.
- The nurse told me everything. - Goodness.
Then you should've just asked me to give it back in the room earlier.
Why did you have to make me step out?
Give me your bank account number.
My account number?
I heard that you paid for my CT scan...
and all the other fees.
Oh, that. I should pay for them, of course.
I'm glad that you're not injured.
I was absorbed in thought, so I ran into the road without realizing it.
I heard from my nurse...
that you're a caregiver to the patient in the VIP room.
The accident happened because of my own fault,
so I don't want to burden someone who already doesn't have it easy.
No, it was my fault.
It was my first time driving that car,
so I was distracted trying to find the windshield wiper button.
Hence, I should take care of your hospital bill.
- Still, that's too... - Stop, don't be like this.
Why do we earn money?
Isn't it to live better lives as decent people?
You see, I may be poor, but I know what's right and wrong.
All right, then. I should've been more thoughtful.
I like that cool attitude.
I'm pretty cool, aren't I?
I should get back.
Actually,
if you ever...
need someone to talk to, you can call me.
I'm a good listener.
Why are you saying this?
I'm a caregiver who can read people's minds.
You know the story about the king with donkey ears, right?
What?
Sometimes, it's more helpful to vent to a complete stranger.
I see.
Well...
But can I really do that?
Yes, of course.
I told you that I'd be sure to pay you back.
I'm Han Seung Joo. What's your name?
I'm Yang Nam Jin.
- I have to go to the office. - Sir, please don't do this.
- Sir, please. - What's the matter, sir?
- Where would you like to go? - I have to go to the office.
Nam Jin, help me put this jacket on.
I'll reschedule everything you have planned for today.
- So please, sir. - No, you can't do that.
I can't waste even a minute.
You can't leave, sir.
The owners of those companies must be on pins and needles now.
I'm not sure what's going on, but can't we ask them...
to come here instead, then?
- To this hospital? - Yes.
If they have to consult with you anyway,
it'll be better to ask them to come here.
He's right.
I'll arrange everything so that they can meet with you here.
Please lie down.
Shall I massage your legs?
No. I'm fine.
I'm quite good at massage.
About the lady who came here before.
Did she ask for any compensation...
because of the accident by any chance?
Oh, no. She didn't.
She said it was her fault and tried to pay me back for the medical cost.
Did she?
She's an upright person.
By the way, how do you know her?
Well...
In fact, it's a long story.
You can find her even if she's in the midst of thousands of people.
Well...
That's such an old-fashioned pickup line.
Even when I was your age, people didn't say things like that.
Is it that old-fashioned?
That's not good.
Maybe I should learn from the basics all over again from you.
Then shall I make an exception and reveal my secrets just to you?
Last night, Chairman Ahn...
got hospitalized again.
Again?
I'm worried.
So am I.
If his condition worsens, the company may suffer great damage.
We all are hoping for his fast recovery.
Sadly, I think it's time for us to prepare ourselves emotionally.
If the chairman passes away,
it'll cause chaos inside and outside of the company.
Shouldn't we make a plan to deal with a situation like that?
Everyone knows that Director Choi is the heir of Hyungang Group.
We, the board of directors, will give him full support,
so all workflow will revolve around him...
in the event of Chairman Ahn's absence or death.
Director Choi, you will bear heavy responsibilities.
For the sake of the company, I will do my best.
Please stop it.
Si Woo must be feeling burdened.
I'm sure things will go the way they should.
Shall we toast?
To Director Choi.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Now...
it's a matter of time that you become the heir.
I have to change your family name back to Ahn as soon as possible.
But your grandpa ignores me whenever I talk about it.
I don't care.
Whether my family name is Ahn or Choi.
How can you not care about it?
We can make it official that you're the only child in the Ahn family.
I guess he doesn't want to make it official.
Why would you say such a thing? It makes me upset.
Even if he hates you so much,
I'm still his grandson.
Then he shouldn't have...
let me take your family name in the first place.
I'm sure he hates me.
I bet he can never forgive me.
Your dad said he would leave Hyungang Group...
and your grandpa because of me.
So Grandpa separated you and Dad against your will.
Who is left around Grandpa now?
No one.
I'll make sure to change your family name.
- So... - No.
You don't have to do that.
We just have to let the family name die out with Grandpa...
just as he wishes.
Oh, right. Isn't the indie brand fair today?
Yes.
Actually, I sent a text message to Seung Joo last night.
But her phone was turned off.
Where are you?
I'll go pick you up right now.
So pick up your phone. Come on.
Seung Joo, it's Choi Si Woo.
You didn't forget we're going to the indie brand fair today, right?
I'll pick you up at 5pm.
Oh, I forgot. The fair is today.
(Dad)
Where are you?
Do you want to see me die?
How could you sleep out without calling me?
If your mom was here, she would throw a fit.
Don't talk about Mom.
What do you mean by that?
It's not like you're going through puberty.
Why are you rebelling?
I'm home right now. I slept over at my friend's house last night.
And I didn't turn my phone off. It ran out of battery.
I made it clear about my stance about that woman.
The decision is up to you now.
I should take a shower and go out. I'm hanging up.
Mom, you once said...
that Dad believes what other people say too easily...
and is a poor judge of character.
I guess you were right.
It's so obvious even to me, a young girl.
Why can't Dad see?
Chairman Ahn, please save us.
If we can't renew the contract with Hyungang Group,
we'll have to close down our businesses.
What will happen to the employees who will lose...
their jobs overnight and their families?
It's not that we won't invest in the new brand.
We'll just invest as much money as we can use.
I understand.
I'll reintroduce this issue at the urgent board meeting.
So please go back and wait.
Chairman Ahn, please help us.
We'll trust you. We will.
These are the company introductions of our new suppliers.
(Company Introduction, Business Plan)
Let's review them thoroughly to find out what's suspicious about them.
Nam Jin, help us out.
- Me? - You said you majored in business.
I did, but...
Okay. I'll do it, sir.
I'm not sure if I'd help though.
Good.
My goodness. Nice.
What was that? You're making me blush.
You are elegant.
You follow the trend moderately, but have a unique style.
You express yourself with your own color.
Gosh. It's itchy. It's itchy.
Pardon?
Whenever someone compliments me in my face,
my whole body itches.
Are you allergic to compliments?
I guess I am.
Let's go.
Jin Ah, are you in there?
Yes. Why?
Jin Ah.
Dae Sik's parents sent your wedding dress.
Here. Have a look.
What do you think?
It's pretty, isn't it?
Try it on and tell me if it's uncomfortable. I'll fix it for you.
Oh, my. It's gorgeous.
Mom, you're unbelievable.
I know.
Jin Ah, can't you help us just this once?
Mom, please save me. Please.
I'm begging you.
Do you know how we paid your college tuition...
despite the financial difficulty?
I'll pay you back.
I'll get a job and give you my entire salary.
Even if I fall ill,
I'll work like a dog and pay you back.
- So please... - Dae Sik's father...
paid your tuition.
What?
What did you just say?
Do you want me to say it again?
Dae Sik's father paid your tuition.
That's not all.
Since your dad got sick,
Dae Sik's father paid his medical bills and our living costs.
Why...
Why haven't you told me anything about that until now?
What else should I have done?
Are you saying I should've let my only daughter become poor...
and undereducated like me and live a pathetic life?
Mom.
I didn't mind to do that as long as you could get a good education.
You see,
I didn't want your life to turn out like mine.
(Nam Jin)
The person you're trying to reach is unavailable at this time.
Please leave a message after the tone.
What brings you here?
There's something I want to ask you.
Have a seat.
What is it?
Nam Jin isn't answering my calls.
He got hired as a caregiver to a big company's chairman,
so he can't really answer his phone.
He's only called me once to let me know that he arrived safely.
I haven't heard from him since.
Really?
Then where can I go to see him?
Why do you need to see Nam Jin?
Pardon?
Aren't you getting married this Saturday?
Why do you even want to see Nam Jin?
That's...
Don't you think this is just out of line?
You practically treated him like your servant for years.
What more will you take from him?
What do you mean?
Please don't get the wrong idea.
You used him because he's kind and tenderhearted.
And now, you're marrying Dae Sik because his family is rich.
I didn't think you were this type of person. Now, I'm so scared of you.
Stop bothering Nam Jin.
Don't even see him ever again.
What is this?
Nam Jin gave it to me.
(Cashier's Check, 10,000 Dollars)
What... 10,000 dollars?
I don't think I should accept it.
Take care, then.
My goodness.
He must've lost his mind.
Why on earth did he give this to Jin Ah?
I bet he'd even die for her.
My gosh.
What's going on? Did Jin Ah stop by?
Yes.
I guess she got her conscience back now that she's getting married.
What do you mean, conscience?
You don't need to know.
I'm sorry.
Mom and Dad.
I'm really sorry.
Nam Jin.
I'm leaving this place tonight.
And I will never come back.
Because all the brands we saw were launched under seven years ago,
their designs are original and unique.
Yes, I agree. Thank you for this great experience.
What do you think this season's trends will be?
I can't generalize what they'll be since every brand is different,
but I think matching patterns and bold colors will define the season.
Nice, that's very accurate.
I bet you got good grades in school.
Well, I was a pretty good student.
My gosh, look who's here.
- Hello, Mr. Choi. - Dad.
Hey.
Did you two come here together?
My gosh, I didn't expect to run into you here, Seung Joo.
When did you two become so close?
We met a week ago. Isn't that enough time?
What are you talking about?
It's not what you think, Dad.
Why don't we chat over dinner instead of talking here?
- Sure. - Let's go.
- Eat up, Yeon Sil. - Thank you.
My, you're so sweet.
- Thank you, Man Seok. - My pleasure.
The tenderloin steak here is very good.
- Eat up. - I will, sir. Thank you.
Oh, right. I heard that Chairman Ahn is hospitalized again.
Yes.
He should stay at the hospital until he recovers, but he's so stubborn.
The owners of the companies that couldn't renew their contracts...
went to the hospital today to meet with him.
He probably won't get any rest even if he stays at the hospital.
Pardon?
They went to the hospital to talk to him?
They know that they can't persuade you.
They probably begged Chairman Ahn.
They won't get anything out of visiting him there.
All the board members are on my side in regard to the contracts.
Most people believe that his old-school management style...
based on compassion won't propel the company forward.
My gosh. Man Seok, you have sauce on your face.
You're so cute.
- My gosh! - Oh, no.
My goodness. Here.
Gosh, are you okay?
You got it all over you.
Excuse me, please bring us a wet cloth.
- It's okay, Man Seok. - You're soaked.
I told you that it's fine.
I'm sorry, but I'm off.
- What? - Hey, Seung Joo.
We're still eating. It's rude to take off like this.
You know me, Dad.
I can't digest anything when I eat with people I can't stand.
Hey! Gosh, that brat.
I think she left because of me.
What should we do, Man Seok?
I'll go check on her.
I'm sorry about this.
- Go and make her feel better. - I will.
Seung Joo, Seung Joo!
You can't leave like this.
I'm sorry.
I can gauge the situation,
but this is wrong.
Do you always do whatever you want like this?
I'm sorry you had to see that.
Let's grab a drink together.
You can drink, right?
Your father can do what he wants with his life.
Does it make you that angry?
Only kids storm out like that when something bothers them.
I was...
Your father must've told you...
that I am seeing you with the intention of marrying you.
The woman whom I'm thinking of marrying just did something...
so unwise and immature right before my eyes.
It's not acceptable.
Look, Mr. Choi Si Woo.
I'm not your future wife.
You're getting ahead of yourself when I have no interest in it.
Is that how you handle things?
Our parents have already made a decision.
Listen.
I'm the one who gets married.
Why would other people make decisions for me?
Listen to me carefully.
People like us don't always marry someone they love...
because our marriage involves business matters as well.
Director Choi Si Woo, you see...
I don't even want to know about the businesses of the two families.
I don't think I will see you again.
Goodbye.
Sit down.
Oh, right.
You called this a childish behavior.
Hey.
I really want to be alone right now.
So could you please leave first?
You're making a progress.
You're quite smart as I expected.
You understood what I said right away.
Fine. I'll leave since you want to be alone.
But don't drink too much.
It's not appropriate for a woman to get drunk and stagger.
Gosh. What's wrong with him?
He's totally full of himself and rude.
How can he be that arrogant?
Gosh. Darn it.
Man Seok, you have sauce on your face.
You're so cute.
How could he be like that?
When Mom hurt her hand and put on a cast,
we went to a barbecue restaurant,
Mom cut the meat into small pieces with her injured hand.
He even threw a tantrum because she couldn't cut it faster.
Your father can do what he wants with his life.
Does it make you that angry?
Only kids storm out like that when something bothers them.
The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
Does that jerk think he's a teacher or what?
Who is he to lecture me?
We'll get married? That's ridiculous.
I mean...
I have no intention of doing so.
If you ever need someone to talk to,
you can call me.
I'm a good listener.
Sometimes, it's more helpful to vent to a complete stranger.
Why? Is something wrong?
It seems like a plan to make all the new suppliers...
affiliates of Hyungang Group.
You're right. You grasped the idea quickly.
Making the suppliers affiliates will enable mass production.
But I think there's a problem with this textile dyeing company.
What problem?
The company has no factory in Korea.
A new factory is under construction in Vietnam right now,
but even if the construction is completed soon,
the maximum quantity they can produce hasn't been verified.
Then why do you think a company like this...
was chosen as a new supplier?
Its parent company is an investment company.
Could this company have invested in Hyungang Group's new brand?
Are you saying that they received a rebate and chose this company?
Yes. That's what I think.
It seems that Nam Jin understood the situation correctly.
Did you find anything about the sewing factory?
Yes. I found the trace of a cross shareholding made last year.
All right. Good job.
You were very helpful.
You should get some rest now. You worked too much today.
Right. I'll go get some rest.
(Seung Joo)
Nam Jin, your phone is ringing.
(Seung Joo)
Hello?
Hello? Are you there?
It... It's Han Seung Joo.
(It's My Life)
Did he ask you to take me there?
Chairman Ahn is being considerate of you.
I think the two of you better get engaged as soon as possible.
Oh, no. What should I do?
I guess Nam Jin takes after his father.
My neighbors say he looks just like me.
No one has ever said that, lady.
Can't you just shut your mouth?