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(Episode 56)
Father, do you want some more?
Sure.
I feel extra hungry today for some reason.
Order some more rice.
Excuse me.
One more rice please.
Father. Do you have diabetes?
Diabetes?
I don't.
Why do you ask?
You seem to eat a lot at mealtimes.
Diabetics tend to eat a lot.
I got health screenings when I worked.
I was fine.
I'm very healthy and am sure I'm not sick.
It has been a few months since you quit your office job.
Come to the hospital for a checkup one day.
No thanks. I don't need one.
What?
You were in a band? You?
You don't believe me?
No, it's just so unexpected.
I can't believe it.
The friend you met today and the friend who does musicals...
and another friend, the four of us.
We even had a name.
- What was it? - "Lady Cha Dalrae."
"Lady Chatterley"?
That's where it's from,
but we took a syllable from each of our names.
Cha Jin Ok's Cha, Oh Dal Sook's Dal,
Nam Mi Rae's Rae and Park Bu In.
"Lady Cha Dalrae."
Your friend's a trot singer, you're an office worker.
One friend's in musicals.
What about the other one?
It hurts.
Are you okay?
It's okay.
This is why people love saunas.
A hot bath and some hot soup...
and I feel relieved from the fatigue of 50 years.
Really?
Father.
Can you press the button for me?
Sure. Which floor was it?
The seventh.
The seventh floor.
The seventh floor. Where's the number seven?
You just have to press seven.
Can you see it?
It should be here somewhere.
Hang on.
Seven, here it is.
Is it your shoes?
Yes. They're new and they're bothering me.
Wait here.
Here.
You want me to wear these?
It's better than having sore feet. Let's see them.
No, it's fine. I'll do it.
I should've brought my old pair.
I'm not cut out to wear high heels.
You said they're your combat shoes.
So what if they are? I'm back in slippers.
They're nice too.
Awesome. Let's go.
Where to now? Wait for me.
My goodness.
(Honey)
"Honey, I want to trust you."
"Make me trust you."
"That's not for me to give. It's for you to have."
"If there's no trust in your heart, there can be no love."
"I'll trust you."
"Even if I turn nasty or mean,"
"please embrace me with your honesty."
That will make the woman look too selfish.
We must find Dong Hyun.
Where and how? He's not picking up.
We just can't wait forever.
Why make a fuss now after reporting him to the police?
Go home. I have to work.
I'm making a fuss?
It's natural for a mom to look for her child.
Song Joo. You say that it's natural.
Why do you think he ran off?
Dong Hyun isn't happy.
It's not just him.
I'm not happy either.
It's not just me, you aren't happy either.
Are you happy?
None of us are. Why do you think that is?
Are you saying it's all my fault?
I'm trying so hard for you two.
Your food, sleeping schedule, clothes.
Is there anything I didn't provide?
No, there's not!
But there's something more important.
What's that?
You don't trust me or Dong Hyun.
You trace us, monitor us, and check on us.
It's like a dictatorship.
You're violating our rights.
You have no right as a mom.
Or...
as a wife.
(Mom's really sorry)
Dong Hyun, call Mom, quick.
(Latest PCs, 1G internet)
His not at his dad's place or mine.
Where did he go?
Don't worry too much.
I only saw him for a short while but he wouldn't do anything silly.
You're right.
He's too scared to do anything.
- But... - But what?
He changed a bit since I divorced his dad.
Of course he did.
It would be strange if he didn't after his parents divorced.
But don't worry too much.
Dong Hyun needs time to calm down.
Wait for him.
I'm waiting but he won't call back.
At school, kids will be kids.
They're all kind and tenderhearted.
Dong Hyun knows that you're worried.
He'll call you soon.
Even when we got divorced,
he told us not to worry about him.
I feel worse because he's acting out the way he is.
In our time, our parents' divorce...
was big enough to crush our world.
Kids these days...
don't care as much as their parents worry.
That depends on the personality.
Not all kids are like that.
I think it's my fault Dong Hyun's like this.
I feel terrible.
Feeling sorry and guilty for your child...
isn't a good attitude.
Wait, pull over right here.
That's an internet cafe he often goes to.
(Enjoy a powerful gaming experience!)
Dong Hyun, where are you? I'll come over.
Yes, I'll come to you.
I'm not far away. I won't be long. Okay.
- Was that him? - Yes.
He's down this road.
- Get in, quick. - Okay.
(Latest PCs, 1G internet)
Dong Hyun!
Are you okay, Dong Hyun?
Why did you just run off like that?
Do you know how worried I was?
I'm always the problem.
When we were a family...
and even now.
If I'm gone,
there will be no problems.
What are you talking about?
Why would you say that?
What did you do wrong?
Were you here all along?
Yes.
Why are your hands so cold?
Weren't you in the internet cafe?
I just walked aimlessly about and went in...
because I felt cold.
You'll catch a cold. Get in the car first.
Were you surprised?
He's my vocal coach. Say hello.
Hello.
It's good to see you.
I guess we were meant to meet.
- I'm sorry. - I feel worse.
I called as a teacher hoping to teach a lesson.
I didn't think it would go this far.
It's okay.
I should've knelt and asked for forgiveness.
I don't want that.
You shouldn't kneel so easily.
Let's go home, Dong Hyun.
I'm sorry.
When you stayed here,
I didn't look after you well.
You were busy.
Even so.
I said I loved you and...
said we should live together.
But I put my career and future first.
I thought about myself first.
I understand.
My life's more important to me too.
But it's hard, to be honest.
Song Joo's too hardcore. I have no freedom.
That's...
all for your sake.
Is using my phone to trace me for my sake?
I don't like that.
Can't you live with Dad?
You said last time that you'd do what I want.
I want to live with you and Dad.
That's how I really feel.
What about Song Joo?
No.
Your stepmom.
She's...
Dong Hyun.
I'm sorry to say that...
Mom and Dad...
can't go back.
You won't get it now,
but there are things...
in this world that can't be turned back.
Dong Hyun.
I'm sorry.
Hello, Ms. Nam.
Dong Hyun.
- Is Director Kang here? - Yes, he is.
You wait out here.
I need to talk to your dad.
Okay.
Dong Hyun, isn't this dog cute?
What, Dong Hyun's here? Why that little...
Don't.
Master Sagong and I talked to him.
"Master Sagong"? Your vocal coach?
Yes.
What does he know about kids to talk to one?
He may be my vocal coach but he also teaches at...
Jangsa Girls' High School.
Really?
Don't scold Dong Hyun too much and talk to him.
I told him to accept Song Joo as his stepmom,
so he'll be more polite from now.
Did he say he'll do that?
Maybe not immediately, but soon.
Also,
I think that us being friends...
is bothering a lot of people including her.
We should...
stop that too.
"A lot of people"?
Who's bothered?
Everyone.
A divorced couple staying friends isn't...
the Korean way of life.
- Is it because of him? - "Him"?
- Who? - Your vocal coach.
What?
What nonsense are you talking about?
If you want to say things that stupid, don't call me again.
Dong Hyun, I'm going home.
Okay.
Goodbye.
Why didn't you take the day off?
Don't say that.
I must open when I can and make what I can.
Then I can pay you back soon.
Don't worry about that, Father.
How can I not?
You saved a man who had lost his severance pay.
How can I not worry?
A man must acknowledge and repay his debt.
Give me that.
No, no, leave it.
You did a lot today.
Go and do your thing now.
Take care of your own business.
Okay then. Goodbye.
What? He didn't stay at the sauna?
Hyeon U took him to one this morning.
He slept at our place last night.
That's not all.
Dad slept in our only bedroom...
so we slept in the living room.
You should've called me then.
He's getting worse as he gets older.
Will he stay there tonight too?
I don't know.
Hyeon U said he took Dad to his store.
Why did he leave home in a huff?
Because of me. I was out of line.
What did you do?
I said I wanted to move out with Mom.
Because Dad keeps getting weirder.
I think you're the one saying weird things.
You even asked me if Dad cheated.
Dae Young, stop imagining things and go to your dad's store.
- Why? - Apologize and bring him home.
Or he might go to So Young's. Go.
Okay.
Hi. Are you going out?
- To Dad. Is he at the store? - Yes.
I'm going to get him so he leaves you alone tonight.
- Okay. - See you.
Bye.
Hello.
Wasn't it tough looking after my dad?
No.
Sorry. So Young told me everything.
It's fine.
He quite enjoyed himself at the sauna.
We never went as a family.
Let's pick a date and go together one day.
As if it would be fun with your dad. Count me out.
I guess. Dad is boring.
So Young.
Mom, we have to go.
Why? Stay for dinner.
No, it's too much for you.
- But... - Wait.
I have something to tell you.
You do? Say it now.
Hyeon U, you aren't coming?
Not now. I'll call you some other time.
(The Han River singer Oh Baeksuk)
This is bad. What now?
Mom will faint if she sees this.
Should we tell her or not?
What should we do?
I'm exhausted.
Is your mom not home yet?
- Dad, Dad. - What?
Look at this.
What is it?
Watch it first.
Oh, dear. Darn it.
These scumbags. I knew it.
What? You knew about this?
When I went to pick up your mom,
she told me she sang in a costume.
Why is this online?
What should we do about her now?
It's not just about her anymore.
It's about our family.
I'm so embarrassed.
I didn't sign the contract to make her do this.
Let me see.
"Oh Baeksuk"? Who's that?
They're making fun of our mom's name.
They're calling her chicken soup...
or broiled chicken instead of Dal Sook.
What about when Mom comes home?
Should we show her this?
I don't know. She'll come home after meeting some friends.
What should we do?
She'll find out even if we don't tell her.
Let's show it to her and come up with a plan.
This will give her a huge shock.
She'll faint.
Let's do this.
When I show this to her, you two stand behind her...
and when she falls over with shock,
catch her, okay?
- Okay. - Catch her.
Stand behind her.
She's home.
You're home, honey?
I'm not sure if I'm a singer or a laborer.
My limbs are falling off and my back aches.
Girls.
Honey, watch this and try not to get shocked.
- Here. - My goodness!
Why did you have your face so close to mine?
- You must... - My heart almost stopped.
What?
Honey.
You must be tired.
- Mom. - Mom.
Mom, don't be a singer.
I'll do it. Support me instead.
What are you talking about?
Do you like it that Mom's wearing outfits...
and acting like a clown?
Yes. Honey.
Let's quit it all.
Wait.
What are you all talking about?
I can't stand watching the woman I love..
get laughed at in public.
I just can't take it.
Did you see me sing?
Yes.
You too?
Did you hide in a corner with your dad to watch?
Then you should've clapped for me.
There weren't that many people.
Honey.
Watch this.
What is it?
What... How...
What is this doing here? Why is it here?
It's up online.
Online?
Then people all over the country are watching this?
Mr. Go.
Why is a video of me as a singing chicken online?
You saw that?
I edited that myself.
Why did you post that?
Take it down.
Why would I take it down?
(Oh Baeksuk)
Do you want to be a singer or do you...
just want to show off?
Did you think it's that easy to debut?
Do you think...
anyone who passes an audition becomes a star?
A video that is posted once can't be...
taken down so easily.
A video that's posted once...
can't be taken down so easily.
Dal Sook's done for now.
What should we do about Mom?
Why can't they take it down?
Don't you worry, honey. I'll get it down for you.
I'll swear on my district council badge,
so don't worry.
Will you give up your badge if you don't succeed?
No.
What?
Yes, I'll give up my badge. I'll quit the council.
Did you notice...
anything odd about your dad recently?
I'm not sure.
Did he say something?
Did he yell at you?
Do you think he just yells all the time?
You shouldn't talk about him like that.
Dad flies into a rage so often.
He worked for his family all his life...
that he never got to go to a sauna.
He may be gruff and have a temper,
you can't speak of him like that.
Are you scolding me right now?
No, I'm just upset.
What are you so upset about, husband?
You're the eldest daughter.
You should visit your dad often and look out for him.
Okay.
One would think you're his son and I'm the daughter-in-law.
Isn't it hard work? Shall I help?
No, I'll do it.
64...
Dad.
I'm sorry. I was out of line.
You want to live with your mom?
Listen carefully.
You're Kim Dae Young, not Cha Dae Young.
You must be good to me for as long as you're a Kim.
Even if the whole world looks down on me,
you shouldn't.
I didn't mean that.
Let's go home.
If you do that,
you'll regret it so much when I die.
I get it, so let's go home. Mom's waiting.
Tell your mom to come and beg.
Then I'll think about it.
Why are you like this?
Call her. She'll come and beg.
She's bound to.
Mom.
Dad's not coming home. I'll come alone.
Cha Jin Ok.
I won't go home until you come and beg.
What are you trying to do?
You don't seem to care about how you treated me since we married.
That incident was just nothing.
Come home.
If you go back to So Young's, I won't forgive you.
Let's just go home.
What?
I won't unless she comes by in 30 minutes.
Mom.
He won't come home if you don't come in 30 minutes.
Okay.
She said you can do what you want.
Okay.
I'll go back to So Young's.
Dad, must you be like this?
What's wrong with your dad?
How come he never changes with age?
Okay, fine.
I said I'll come over.
Darn him.
Song Joo.
Dad, she's not in the kitchen.
No?
I'm starving.
Let's cook ramyun.
Neither of us ate breakfast.
There'll be leftover rice.
There isn't.
She never serves cold rice.
It's all gone.
Right.
Do you think...
she left because of me?
No, it's because of me.
Go and buy some ramyun.
What if she comes in while we're eating?
Just get some.
My goodness.
The phone is turned off. You cannot get through.
You don't trust me or Dong Hyun.
You trace us, monitor us, and check on us.
You have no right as a mom.
Or...
as a wife.
The phone is turned off. You cannot get through.
Dad.
The noodle's getting soggy.
Hey.
Do you know any of Song Joo's...
friends or relatives?
No.
- Do you know where she goes often? - No.
She said she teaches kids English.
Do you know any of her students?
She quit after marrying you.
Really?
Call her parents in America.
How can I call them?
Should I say she left home?
Can I eat?
Eat, eat.
She knows our taste in food and catered completely for us.
We know so little about her.
We cared so little.
What now?
Don't call unless it's about Dong Hyun.
Have you heard from Song Joo?
Why would she call me?
She isn't home yet.
It's a first.
I dropped Dong Hyun off and everything's fine.
Why would she leave?
I said something harsh.
You were harsh? What did you say?
What I'd kept bottled up exploded.
It's not for me to say...
but you make it tough for your own selves.
I was frustrated...
and called just in case.
Do you know any of her friends?
No. I don't know a single phone number.
Kang Joon Ho.
Do you know anything about her?
Don't just take and give once in a while.
Find out what she likes and get it for her.
Okay, I feel bad about it all already.
Bye.
Dad.
The noodles got soggy.
We should meet soon.
You work tomorrow and won't be free.
I'll tell you when we meet up.
You won't tell me what it's about...
or let me tell anyone.
What must we talk about so late at night?
Okay.
I have to go out.
Where are you going?
I'll tell you later.
The phone is turned off. You cannot get through.
Why did she turn her phone off?
Where is she?
This is my only hobby.
I stopped doing this to look after them and what?
I have no right as a wife?
Or as a mom?
Does that mean...
I should quit being a wife and mom?
What now?
Why is it so hard to be married?
Think about it tomorrow.
A new sun rises tomorrow.
Where are you going at this time of night?
I won't be long.
So where are you going?
I'll be back soon.
Where could she be going at this time of night?
Wait.
Where on earth is she going...
without telling her husband?
How dare those two...
(Lady Cha Dalrae's Lover)
We didn't care enough.
We took her efforts for granted and didn't give back.
You should get and do things she likes, Dad.
How could you embarrass her?
"Oh Baeksuk"?
It's hard to come by free PR like this.
You still have a thing with numbers.
Will you take this test?
I am a bit forgetful but it's not too bad.