(It's My Life)
I'll ask you a question,
and I expect you to answer honestly.
Pardon me?
What's the question?
How did you...
start raising Nam Jin?
What... What do you mean, sir?
I'll ask again.
Where did you find Nam Jin, and how did you start raising him?
Sir, you're not making much sense at all.
I obviously raised him because I gave birth to him.
What do you mean where I found him? What kind of nonsense is that?
I'm asking you this question,
knowing that Nam Jin isn't your real son.
Who said that?
Who told you such complete nonsense?
Sir, I thought very highly of you, but you're one strange man.
If you refuse to tell me the truth,
I'll have no choice but to get the police involved.
What? The police?
Gosh, that is crazy.
Why are you doing this to me, sir?
Nam Jin is my son.
He's my son whom I raised for 30 years with all my heart.
I heard that you're going senile, and the rumors must be true.
I mean, he is obviously my real son.
What kind of crazy gibberish is this?
What is it?
You should see it.
(There is a 99.9-percent probability...)
(that Ahn Seok Ho and Yang Nam Jin are blood-related.)
Nam Jin is my grandson.
I...
I knew this would happen one day.
I shouldn't have believed what that jerk said.
So how did you start raising Nam Jin?
That jerk...
He brought Nam Jin.
Who is this man?
I lived with a man when I didn't know any better.
He and I had a son together,
but our baby died from acute pneumonia.
He wasn't even 100 days old.
I lived in tears every single day after I lost my baby.
And one day, that jerk brought a baby from somewhere.
He said the baby was his relative's son...
and that he has to take care of him as his parents died in an accident.
I did think it sounded suspicious,
but that baby's smile reminded me so much of my son.
Then where's your husband now?
I don't know.
We broke up when Nam Jin was little,
and I haven't heard from him since.
He must've caused some kind of trouble.
One day, he just packed up and left me and the baby.
He was a helpless troublemaker anyway.
We never even registered ourselves as married,
so that was it.
So that's why you put him on your family register,
and he became Yang Nam Jin.
I was always anxious.
I was worried that someone might show up and take him from me.
I've never thought of him as someone else's child...
even for a moment.
I really mean it, sir.
I've always thought...
that I could give him my everything, even my heart.
I'm aware...
that you raised him with a lot of love and care.
And he's fully aware of it as well.
Well... By any chance,
does Nam Jin know about it too?
No, not yet.
You'll tell him, right?
Yes, I should.
Then what should I do, sir?
Without him, I can't live even a day.
What am I supposed to do? What should I do? Gosh...
Who are you?
I'm asking who you are. Why are you walking out of this house?
I... I'm Lee Sang Hyun.
Are you a new driver?
No, I'm not.
I'm Vice President of Namjin Employment Agency.
Vice President of Namjin Employment Agency?
Yes. You know Chairman Ahn's caregiver,
Yang Nam Jin, right? I'm his business partner.
You're a business partner to Chairman Ahn's caregiver?
What's he saying?
Look.
Why is the caregiver's business partner...
coming out of this house?
That's... Chairman Ahn is kindly letting...
Nam Jin's mother and me stay at his house...
for the next little while.
What did you just say?
My newborn baby grandson just vanished one day.
And shortly after that, I even lost Nam Jin's parents...
in a car accident.
My gosh, what should I do?
I really had no idea.
I looked everywhere for him for the past 30 years,
and I finally found him.
I'll take a short trip with Nam Jin...
for a few days.
I'd like to tell him everything during the trip.
Okay.
Well, I will...
move back to my hometown tomorrow.
I'm too ashamed...
to stay here.
You have no reason to be ashamed.
You can stay here for however long you'd like.
Ms. Yang, you are...
the most precious guest that has ever visited me.
Father.
What is going on?
What do you mean?
Why are the caregiver's mother and business partner staying here?
Since when such riffraff could walk in and out of your house so freely?
Watch your mouth!
They're my guests. You're being incredibly rude.
Father.
Ms. Yang, I apologize on her behalf.
No, it's okay, sir.
You should get some rest.
Ms. Heo.
Accompany Ms. Yang to the guest house.
No problem, sir.
Please come with me.
Have a seat.
Since when did it become your business whom I invite to my house?
I'm not trying to be nosy.
You aren't well. Having guests over may worsen your condition.
Why don't you know that I'm saying it out of concern?
Stop saying things that you don't even mean.
Father, do you still hate me that much?
In the end, everything happened the way you wanted it to.
Si Woo's dad married the woman whom you wanted him to marry,
so I gave birth to Si Woo all alone.
And now, he's your only heir.
So why do you still resent me so much?
What brings you here?
It sounds like I can't visit you without a reason.
You know whom Si Woo is dating, don't you?
Yes.
He visited me at the hospital with President Han's daughter.
They will get engaged before the end of this month.
This month?
What's the hurry?
It would be nice if they get engaged while you're well.
Speaking of which,
before the engagement,
I think Si Woo should change his family name to Ahn.
Please register Si Woo as your family.
Please.
All right.
I'll ask Lawyer Heo...
to look into how to do it.
Thank you, Father.
Ms. Yang, you are...
the most precious guest that has ever visited me.
The most precious guest?
What does that mean?
Is she his...
No way. Please.
An old man who's dying like him wouldn't think of dating a woman.
Gosh. It's cold.
Sun Ja, let's drink beer with fried chicken...
since you got discharged from the hospital, okay?
I'm good.
Why? You're living in a large house thanks to your son.
You should celebrate it. Don't you think so?
Why are you crying?
Did something happen?
Nothing happened.
I'm just so happy.
I got to live in a house like this thanks to my son.
It's hard to believe I had such a good son like Nam Jin.
Then why are you crying?
Are you going through menopause by any chance?
Is it hard to control your emotions?
You're right.
Maybe I'm in menopause seeing that I cry so easily.
Give me some beer too.
I should drink some on this happy day. I should.
I'll eat a drumstick first...
No.
You should give it to Nam Jin.
Gosh. Seriously.
There are two of them.
Let me eat just one of them.
Both are Nam Jin's. You just eat the wings.
You said eating chicken wings makes me have a secret affair.
A secret affair?
Are you drunk already?
A secret affair?
I want to have a secret affair.
My goodness.
I'll just have a secret affair.
It looks nice. Are you guys drinking beer with fried chicken?
I went out to buy some because I was hungry.
I think people in this town don't like fried chicken.
The chicken restaurant was so far from here.
- Nam Jin, eat some. - Okay.
Hey. Your mom didn't even let me touch the drumsticks to give you.
I'm so sad because my mom isn't here with me. Gosh.
He must be sad, indeed. Right?
Fine. I, an old orphan,
will just eat chicken wings and have an affair... No.
I'll date a lot of women.
You'll date a woman?
Is there anyone you want to date?
Earlier today,
I met an angel from the sky.
She looked about my age.
She was so elegant, beautiful,
and pretty.
Where did you meet her?
I don't know. She could be the owner of the chicken restaurant.
Did you finish his errand already?
- Where did you go? - Well...
He asked me to buy some camping gear.
- Camping gear? - Yes.
I'll take a short trip with Nam Jin...
for a few days.
I'd like to tell him everything during the trip.
Is he going camping?
I don't know.
I'm off, Mom.
Wait. Are you leaving already?
I should go and help Chairman Ahn go to bed.
I'm so happy that you're in this house, Mom.
Now, I can see you on my way out or back home.
Right. I'm so happy too...
that I can see my son every day.
My goodness. It's not like I'm watching a sad movie.
Stop it. Seriously.
- My goodness. - Gosh.
I'm sorry, honey.
I hope you understand me.
I've been so lonely.
Are you still up?
Yes. I can't sleep.
Do you have insomnia?
How could I fall asleep when my only daughter...
won't even speak to me?
But you crossed the line that day.
Mom must've been very upset.
I know that.
So I was begging for her forgiveness.
Well, I'm going to drink a can of beer.
- Would you like one too? - No.
Are things going well between you and Si Woo?
It's not like that.
I'm making an effort to start dating him seriously.
I could see his sincerity.
However...
What is it?
I don't feel anything.
You don't feel anything?
He's not so bad, but not so good either.
It seemed that he and his mother...
want to set the date for your engagement ceremony.
That's ridiculous.
How can I get engaged to someone I met only five times?
Do you want me to leave home that much?
I proposed to your mom on our second date.
And your mom said yes right away.
That's because you and Mom clicked...
when you two met each other for the first time.
I don't mind if I don't marry...
someone I fall in love with at first sight.
But shouldn't he at least make my heart flutter...
when I see him?
Puppy love doesn't last long, you brat.
Still, I don't know. I don't think it's right.
I don't think I should get married like this.
Don't just doubt it. Give it a chance and meet him.
If you keep seeing him, you might find good things about him.
I've known Si Woo since he was a child.
He's upright and flawless.
That's what scares me even more.
He seems like he has no weaknesses.
I feel like he has no feelings whatsoever.
And that scares me more.
Si Woo had to live secretly his entire life...
because his mother wasn't his father's wife.
I think that's the reason.
He learned that he shouldn't let others know...
how he feels when he was a child.
It would be so nice if Mom were alive.
I'll put all this in the storage room.
Why? Dad, why all of a sudden?
I'm going to start a new life.
I have too little time left in my life...
to spend all day on thinking of someone who passed away.
Did that woman tell you to do that?
Did she tell you to put Mom's photos away?
We should go to bed now.
Dad.
How about we have dinner together today?
Yes.
There's someone who'd like to meet you, Seung Joo.
You'll find out later.
Yes, meet me in front of my office at 6pm.
I'm swamped at work, so I can't pick you up. I hope you understand.
All right.
It looks like Ms. Yang's ex-cohabitant stole the baby...
because she was devastated after losing her son.
I see.
We never received any phone calls asking for money,
so it must be true.
I think I should tell Nam Jin everything now.
Yes, sir. You should.
Right, about Si Woo...
I should put him on my family register now.
It looks like he'll get engaged soon.
Oh, I see. I'll take care of it, sir.
Now that I've found Nam Jin, my deceased daughter-in-law...
will be okay with me putting Si Woo on my family register.
Have a great trip, sir.
Thank you. I'm sorry I'm going away after inviting you to stay with me.
- Sorry. - It's cold.
Please stay warm, sir.
Nam Jin must've been lonely while growing up,
and you've been there for him like a big brother and a friend.
Thank you.
I really wanted to thank you.
My gosh, please don't mention it. Nam Jin was the one...
who opened up to me and treated me like a friend and family.
Sir, you must be very fond of Nam Jin.
Aren't I right, Sun Ja?
I packed some side dishes.
Have a great trip, son.
Be careful not to catch a cold.
And make sure you drive safely.
Gosh, Mom. You're crying again.
Why are you crying? I'll be back soon. My heart aches now.
I know, right? What is wrong with my eyes?
I tear up all the time.
She must be going through her menopause. She cries so often,
and she can't sleep at night.
She's been acting a bit weird lately.
Could you go put the bags in the trunk?
Of course, sir.
Thank you for doing such a great job of raising Nam Jin.
I'll always remember it and be grateful.
Hey, Yeon Ji.
- Jin Ah, I have good news for you. - What is it?
Your design passed the preliminary screening.
Seriously?
We just received the results from the preliminary screening.
I made sure to remember your design, you know.
Thank you, Yeon Ji. Thank you so much.
Those who passed the screening...
will be briefed on the theme for the next step later on.
Yeon Ji, would it be possible...
to look at some of the designs that previously won the contest?
The designs that won in previous years?
You can see the designs in our reference room here,
but only employees can go in.
Can't you let me in though?
I'm afraid I can't.
I'll get in trouble if there are any problems.
All right, thanks anyway.
Oh, hello.
Have you seen this person by any chance?
Please take another look.
Nam Jin, I've finally taken a step toward my dream.
I'll make sure I join Hyunkang.
You'll root for me, right?
You're Ms. Jung Jin Ah, right?
Yes.
Thank you for remembering my name.
What brings you here?
I've been told that my design passed the preliminary screening.
So?
I'd like to see the designs that won the contest in previous years.
It'll be very helpful for preparing for the next step.
They are kept in our reference room,
but the access is limited to our employees only.
- I'm aware. - You are?
I still want to see what I can do.
You're bullheaded.
You won't be able to get in.
But I don't want to give up without trying.
I'd like to go there and take my chances. If that doesn't work,
then I guess I'll have to give up.
I like that attitude.
Good luck, then.
Si Woo.
- Thanks for coming here. - No worries.
This.
Yes, Kim Ji Eun speaking.
This is the reference room, right?
If a lady named Jung Jin Ah comes,
please let her in.
Yes, I know her.
Oh, please don't tell her that I told you to let her in.
Well, did you meet with my dad today?
- Si Woo. - Yes, what did you just say?
I asked you if you met with my dad today.
Yes, I did.
What did he say?
There were other people too, so we only talked about work.
I see.
I'll have a serious talk with him soon, so just wait.
- Here. - Oh, thanks.
You gave them a heads-up, didn't you?
- Thank you. - For what?
They let me into the reference room as soon as I told them my name.
Really?
All right, this is on me.
Let's clink our glasses.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
My, that's nice.
Oh, right. I saw Mr. Choi Si Woo earlier.
Really?
Whenever he shows up,
he brightens the whole room.
But I think...
- he has a girlfriend. - What?
- Are you serious? - I saw him with a glamorous lady.
He even put the seat belt on her.
He was very sweet to her.
- My gosh, I'm sorry. - Oh, no.
- Are you all right? - Yes.
My goodness.
What if he suddenly announces that he's getting married?
I haven't told him about my feelings yet.
(Hotel)
I'll be staying for about a month.
I may need to stay for longer than that.
Then I'll charge you for a month for now.
Mom?
Yes, I got here safely.
Mom, why are you crying?
You crying makes me feel sad too.
Oh, Jin Ah? No, I haven't found her yet.
I should start looking for her tomorrow.
Did I eat dinner? Yes, I did.
I'll make sure to eat well, so don't worry.
- Where are we? - You'll know when we get there.
Welcome, Seung Joo.
Say hello to her. She's my mother.
Hello.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Han Seung Joo.
I didn't tell Seung Joo that we would meet you.
I'm sorry.
I didn't dress appropriately because I didn't know...
I would see you.
How you dress doesn't matter.
I'm not that rigid, so don't worry.
Food will get cold. Let's eat first.
Okay.
I made Korean dishes because I heard you like them.
I hope you like it.
All of these dishes are my favorite.
Thank you. I'll enjoy it.
- You majored in fashion design. - Yes.
Please speak comfortably to me.
- Wouldn't you mind? - Of course not.
Since Si Woo has never brought his girlfriend home before,
I'm so nervous and all over the place as if I'm on a blind date.
Is that true?
- He's been single as I thought. - No.
I didn't introduce them to her because I wouldn't marry them.
I heard you like rich soybean paste stew, but it smells bad.
So I didn't make it.
I heard a fabric deodorizer can solve that problem.
A lady I know said that.
I can't believe Si Woo just made a joke.
I guess the two of you hit it off well.
It's so sweet.
So this is how a mom feels when her son gets married.
My goodness.
I must've talked so much that she couldn't even eat.
Eat up.
Your father and I agreed to set the date for your engagement.
Pardon me?
I'll prepare everything for the ceremony.
It will be hard for you to do it all by yourself without your mother.
I know we don't have much time to prepare,
but I think it's my duty to let his grandfather...
see Si Woo get married before he dies.
I see.
However, Ms. Choi, to be honest,
I'm not sure yet.
About what?
I haven't been dating Si Woo for long.
I know that Si Woo is competent, upright, and decisive,
but I don't think we're at the stage where we can discuss marriage.
Let's talk about it later when we're alone.
It's not appropriate to talk about it in front of my mother.
Why do you say that?
I believe marriage should be based on love.
What do you think is love?
Pardon?
Love is responsibility.
You should be able to take care of your partner no matter what happens.
That's love.
And I believe that the two of you...
are the type of people...
who would take responsibility without letting each other down.
You will come to understand after you get married.
Are you feeling okay? Let me know if you're cold.
I'm fine. It's refreshing and nice.
My goodness. The stars seem so bright here.
Right. The stars seem bright here.
Let's visit a grave tomorrow morning.
- A grave? - Yes.
I want to show you to your grandma.
To my grandma?
Whom are you talking about?
My mom's mother?
Listen to me carefully, Nam Jin.
Yes, sir.
Nam Jin, you are...
my grandson who went missing at a hospital...
30 years ago.
What?
What... What are you talking about?