Not a drop of your blood flows in Dae Young's body.
I raised him well.
Look at Dae Young. He's a fine young man.
He's perfect. Unlike you.
Why isn't Dae Young here?
Dae Young, breakfast's ready. Dae Young!
He left already?
Dae Young.
What's wrong, Dae Young?
What's going on?
Why are you crying?
Just...
seeing you...
made me cry.
That's nonsense.
Tell me what's going on.
Because of me,
Mom had such a rough life.
You're all grown up.
It would've been nice if you'd stayed at medical school.
Why upset Mom so much if you were coming back?
After I left,
did Mom cry a lot?
Why even ask?
Dad blamed her so much that it was her fault that you left.
Why does Dad...
always yell at her and look down on her?
Why? Do they still fight a lot?
You must be really upset.
Mom and Dad arguing...
is all actually my fault.
Why?
While you were in Africa,
we argued a lot because of my engagement.
Mom objected to the end...
but Dad just ignored her.
The wedding's done and dusted.
Why do they still complain?
I did a lot of terrible things to Mom and Dad.
I thought they'd reconciled since Mom started working.
A man can't cry over something like this.
That hurt.
Dae Young shed a tear as soon as he saw me.
I thought something was wrong.
This is all my fault.
What do you mean it's your fault?
When Mom objected to our marriage,
I got Mom all wrong and was really nasty to her.
I said things I shouldn't have.
Dae Young and I were the only people she could rely on,
I drove Mom and Dad apart,
and now they sleep separately.
Mother and Father sleep in different rooms?
They just pretended to sleep together when we're there...
to save face in front of you.
If we visit every night,
they'll sleep together.
How can you joke when I'm serious?
I'm not joking.
How about we live with them...
and try to change your dad? I mean...
We could influence him.
Will Dad listen to you?
We should do all we can.
We can't just watch when we're responsible.
That would work.
You're really good at dealing with patients.
Even the fussiest people just melt around you.
You could treat Dad like a patient.
What? My goodness.
Let's barge in this evening.
I'll say I'm not feeling well.
It's me.
Come and get Dong Hyun's books and stuff.
I can't come over to your place.
You saw last time.
You can't even come over to take Dong Hyun's belongings?
I'm not tiptoeing around her.
I don't want to stress her out.
She's on edge because of you.
Okay, I'll come to the clinic then.
No, don't come here. That's even worse.
She shows up without notice.
Then what should I do?
Are we dating or something?
Can't a mom even give her son a birthday present?
Do you remember the cafe on the crossroads we often went to?
Meet me there.
I really don't like this.
Soo Mi, I'm going out for a bit.
Where are you going?
How long will you be out for?
I'm visiting a friend at the vet by the crossroads.
Okay, see you.
- Soo Mi, where's he going? - Pardon?
He just went out.
Where did he say he's going?
How do you know he just left?
You don't need to know. Where did he go?
He said he'd go to a friend's vet.
A friend's vet?
Okay.
What's all that?
I told you.
They're the clothes and books Dong Hyun left.
And this?
A birthday present. It's a watch.
Why were you so busy that...
you couldn't even give him this?
When I got back from practice he'd already gone.
It's his birthday present. Give it to him yourself.
Why don't you...
just give it to him?
Why?
You're upset he left without saying?
I guess...
I thought only about myself.
I was so pleased that I got a part that...
I thought Dong Hyun would understand.
How...
How could he leave without a word?
I know.
He upset me when he left saying he'd live with his mom.
This time, he left without telling you.
What a brat.
You must be upset.
What if he hates me...
for not caring for him?
For not being able to?
Do you know how much Dong Hyun likes you?
He brags that you're a musical actress.
You're working after so long that...
he's getting out of your way so you can concentrate.
Do you really think so?
He doesn't look like it, but he's very thoughtful.
He knows you get busy before a show.
Hey, it's not something to cry about.
Don't cry.
Stop.
Hands off.
How did you find us here?
What are you doing?
Why do you keep calling him over?
I wanted to pass him Dong Hyun's belongings.
You could bring them to me.
Why must you call Joon Ho?
Let's go.
But...
You know I don't like it when you meet her.
You're mistaken.
She couldn't give Dong Hyun his birthday present.
We met so she could pass me this.
She could give it to him herself or bring it to the clinic.
You'd get the wrong idea if she comes to the clinic.
Did you really meet up because of Dong Hyun's present?
Look at this.
You still don't believe me?
Honey, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
I didn't know you were meeting over a present.
How did you know where to find me?
I was headed to the clinic to see you, and I saw you leave.
I had a bad feeling so I followed you.
I was right.
You weren't.
I'm not cheating on you. Because of Dong Hyun...
Are you the delusional jealous type?
I'm not like that.
- You see her often... - She's Dong Hyun's mom.
I'll have to meet her.
Will you keep showing up abruptly like that?
I can see her instead.
Tell her to call me for things like this.
My goodness.
Soo Mi, must you do this?
What?
Will you report every move I make?
What do you mean?
You told my wife that I went to the crossroads.
No, I only said you went to a friend's vet.
Though I did accept this as a gift from her.
She bought you with that wallet?
You said your ancestors fought for independence.
Yes, but I'm a woman too,
and who doesn't love designer goods?
I only told her...
1 out of 5 things, the least important fact.
Then how did she know where to find me?
Director, does your phone battery run out faster than usual?
How do you know that?
You're right. It doesn't last a day even when it's fully charged.
Wait, I have a feeling about this.
Give me your phone.
And your credit card.
What for?
I'll go and get a coffee.
See if your wife calls me while I'm out.
What is she talking about?
(New wife)
Soo Mi, where did the director go this time?
I'm at the clinic. Why?
Why are you answering Soo Mi's phone?
I sent her out to get coffee.
She must've taken my phone instead.
She's so clumsy.
What is it? Do you want to talk to her?
Shall I tell her to call?
No. I'll call her later.
He didn't find out, did he?
She called, right?
Hey.
What's going on?
Did she download a tracking app onto my phone?
Bingo.
Director, don't delete it.
She'll suspect you more.
(Oh Dal Sook)
I'll sign it.
Stop. Stop, stop.
How many times will you say that?
This signature will change my life.
No, our family's life will change forever.
Just go for it.
- You're so frustrating. - Wait.
Read the contract carefully.
It's binding for seven long years.
Do you know how old I'll be afterwards?
You'll be in your early 50s.
So what if you're 60 or 70? You wanted to sing.
Of course I wanted to,
but I'm not sure if it's worth betting seven years of my life.
Mi Rae knows about contracts, so I'll ask her about it first.
Your friends said you should go for it.
That's how they felt.
We didn't have a close look at the contract then.
I'll talk to Mi Rae first.
Go and make money.
Real estate isn't the issue right now.
We're deciding whether you'll be a star or not.
Do you still not know how the world works at your age?
Is the world a game? Is life easy on us?
You know even less than I do.
It's just that...
I want to see you shine on stage.
I shine right now, where I am.
If I were to shine even more, could you handle me?
How did the meeting go?
The gift set idea sounds good, so we'll go with it for now.
We need to perfect the cream,
but the laboratory's struggling with the ratio.
The ratio?
I'll see if I can find any material to help.
Will you do that?
It's great if the person who had the idea can help.
Set up a meeting with people from PR,
marketing and design as soon as possible.
If this works out, you'll get a huge bonus.
I don't like to celebrate too soon.
Why? Do you think I don't mean it?
I care less about the prize and more about the event.
Let's stop talking and work.
One would think you're the director.
Can we please work? Please.
Is this agency a con?
What?
Decent agencies these days...
don't pay newbies like you a penny.
Why would they spend 10,000 dollars on you?
Really?
It's for seven years?
You'll be 52 when this contract expires.
I know. Isn't seven years too long?
Don't I have to do everything they say?
This is the shortest contract.
They want to get the best out of you.
If you become a star...
then sign elsewhere after a few years, they have nothing.
You can't do that.
I can't betray a company that built me up.
You don't know what you're saying.
Can you stay loyal if another agency offers you double?
Loyalty's nothing in front of money.
Only country bumpkins like us care about loyalty these days.
What do you think I should do?
Ask them to change the terms.
To releasing one album.
Can I do that?
Why not? The ball's in your court.
What if they give up and take back the offer?
You lose the upper hand the second you think like that.
Then you'll lose.
Don't you dare take a low stance.
Fight with pride until the end.
I thought you knew nothing about the industry. I was wrong.
Right.
I was in a band in high school...
and a friend of mine's a musical actress.
Who's that?
Nam Mi Rae. We were in the same band.
Nam Mi Rae?
- You know her? - Yes.
Did she suggest these terms?
Yes.
We release an album first and see how it goes?
Then decide whether to continue or not?
The offer was so out of the blue,
and to be honest I'm not sure if I'm being wise.
Even you don't know if I'll succeed.
Yes, that's true.
These terms have a flaw too.
We could take forever to release that one album.
Oh, yes, you have a point.
Let's do this then.
Release an album within 3 years and promote it for 1 year.
A year's long enough to tell.
That's a total of four years then.
What do you think?
Let's do that.
Okay.
- She's under your care. - Yes.
Let's all make this work.
Honey, honey.
Let's make up a stage name.
Oh Dal Sook's a bit odd.
It's fine.
Oh Dal Sook sounds like a fine name for a trot singer.
That's the name of the woman I love.
The person the whole world loves should have another name.
The person the whole world loves?
What should I call myself?
Oh Hui Hyang? Oh Eun Mi. Oh Sun Young. Oh Eun Kyung.
Oh Na Bi.
I'm not a singer yet.
Let's not get excited already.
We should dream big.
Your song will be a hit...
and in four years we'll start our own agency.
I'll be your supporter and manager...
Honey, I told you not to get too excited.
Gosh.
Mom, you said you wouldn't sign the contract.
- Did you sign it? - Yes.
I'm going to reach the world with my voice.
You said you wouldn't sign the contract.
Why did you take my spot?
You keep saying I took your spot.
You and I are in different genres.
And if I didn't make it, does that mean you would've?
I still don't like it.
You're being unreasonable.
Think about it.
Who do you think can help you debut?
A singer mom or a housewife mom?
Yi Ran has a point.
Be like her and use your brain a bit.
You need to be smart to sing.
If I were to try harder, I'd debut before you.
Hey.
It's a tough world out there.
Do you want me to make connections first or not?
You should be supporting her, not complaining about her choices.
Okay.
If you succeed, promise to support me.
Okay.
Definitely.
Honey, get some rest.
- I'll clean up. Rest up. - Okay.
Hi, Mom.
What are you doing here?
Must you say that?
Isn't it natural for a daughter to visit her mom?
So Young's not feeling well.
She wanted to stay with her family,
so we barged in.
Why aren't you feeling well?
I ate your food all my life,
and I haven't been able to recently.
Go and get changed, Mother.
Dinner's ready.
You do all sorts of things.
Look at that.
Hi.
So Young cooked your favorite soup.
What's my favorite soup?
I heard you like taro soup.
Do you know how to cook taro soup?
I watched you make it once.
It looks nice.
Taste it and see how it is.
Taro soup was my mom's favorite, not mine.
It's delicious.
- Father, have a drink. - Okay.
Would you like a drink?
Sure, pour me some.
You drank that as if it's sweet as honey.
I don't drink but if I were to, I bet I can drink as much as you.
Really?
Let's drink all the way then.
No.
Why isn't Dae Young home?
I called and he had plans.
I'm not saying this because she's your mom. She's a huge help.
- She is? - She had two ideas.
One was for a product, one was a marketing strategy.
We're working on both.
How is that possible?
She was a housewife her whole life.
No.
Do you use lotions or not?
I do, morning and evening.
What brand do you use?
It's not from any brand.
Mom makes everything.
That's it. She made everything you used.
The new product idea...
came from a cream your mother made and used.
Really?
My mom's...
such an amazing person.
What's the matter?
She had a tough time raising me.
Because you're her precious son.
And you grew up nicely.
I didn't know but...
my mom...
isn't my birth mother...
Stop. That's enough.
Don't say any more.
Do you love your mother?
Yes.
Then what more do you need?
Becoming an adult means to break away from your parents.
Birth secrets aren't important.
The person you believe to be your mom is your mom.
Show her how much you love her and make it up to her.
Mom, let's go.
We never went to the karaoke together.
Let's go.
I won't. Go on your own if you want to.
I took tomorrow off because I heard Father is off work.
Come with us.
Why do you have tomorrow off?
The mall's closing for the day because of a painting job.
I'm on the evening shift and am free in the morning.
Only I have to work in the morning.
You can go and sing if you want.
I'm going to bed.
That's what she's like.
She ruins the mood and blames me all the time.
Dad, be nice to Mom.
What don't I do for her?
She acts like she's my boss.
Go on.
Mom, you still sleep here?
To be honest, I'm not that pleased...
about you staying here.
Must I cater to my son-in-law too when I work full-time now?
You can relax and do what you want.
I'll do all the housework.
And when you work?
Then there's Hyeon U. He'll deal with everything.
Is it true that you don't feel well?
What?
Yes, it's true.
And you whined about wanting to go to karaoke?
You're right.
I guess I'm happy to be home.
Marrying and living with Hyeon U must've...
stressed you out more than you thought.
I guess so.
I went from eating your food to having to cook myself.
You said Hyeon U helps.
He does, as best he can, but...
wondering what to cook,
that alone is a huge concern every day.
Even that one thing...
I think moms are amazing.
If we're staying in, cook some snacks!
See that?
Even after doing the dishes,
if he wants food, I have to cook again.
That's a mom's life for you.
They can cook their own snacks if they want to drink.
You can rest. I'll cook for them.
Sleep.
There's one good thing about having an old son-in-law.
Really? What's that?
We can be drinking buddies.
I'll serve you well for many years.
I wish we could've gone to sing together.
If you want to sing, go ahead.
It's gotten colder so all the windows are closed.
People can't hear you.
Shall we?
What song do you like?
I don't know. Sing what you want.
Mr. Baek, do you know "Unconditionally"?
Of course I do.
Father, do you know "Hwangjini"?
Of course I know that song.
- I'm taking you back home with me - I'm taking you back home with me
- Hwangjini, Hwangjini, Hwangjini - Hwangjini, Hwangjini, Hwangjini
Oh, nice.
Let So Young cook...
and join us.
No thanks. Go and sit down.
Oh, right.
So Young, sing something.
Me?
Autumn must be getting to me
- The long nights on my own - Hey, hey, stop!
That's just noise!
I just don't get the songs the young ones sing these days.
The words don't mean anything.
Did you even try to learn a song that we listen to?
You never did.
A song has to have some meaning.
Mr. Baek, do you know "Whale Hunting"?
Of course I do.
- Let's all set off to the East Sea - Let's all set off to the East Sea
- To catch a whale - To catch a whale
- That breathes like a legend - That breathes like a legend
You must be pleased to have someone to hang out with.
Sit down and sing along.
How can I when I'm not in the mood?
- Flowers bloom in Dongbaekseom - Dongbaekseom
- Spring has come - Spring has come
Have a drink
- My brothers have gone - My brothers have gone
Days left that I can cry out loud
- Just because I am a man - Just because I am a man
- I kept too many things inside - I kept too many things inside
- The years were too long - The years were too long
(Lady Cha Dalrae's Lover)
GPS tracking? That's crazy.
She seems so demure but she's scary.
I can't keep the GPS app but I can't get rid of it either.
It's so hard to persuade my mom.
Wouldn't she love it if you were to help out at home?
If it's that fun, you do it.
Help us patch things up between us.