We ate together. Let me help.
No, no, I can manage on my own.
Drink your tea.
Still, I feel bad.
It's okay.
I'm so grateful that Sister accepted me.
I can do worse than this.
Who said we'd accept you?
You said I could stay until my tenant leaves.
I said you can stay for just one week.
That's just what I think. My friends are against it.
You need their permission.
We need their permission for this too?
My gosh.
You don't seem to know,
but we know the passcodes to each other's doors.
We come and go whenever we please.
It's so inconvenient if a stranger's staying.
You know each other's passcodes?
That's so nice.
I wish I had just one such friend.
Could you please let me...
Are you going to ask us to let you join our group?
Will you please let me?
I'll pay the membership fee...
and double the monthly fees.
I feel a headache coming on.
If you give me one more headache,
you're out.
Okay.
That Julia woman was nasty at first,
but isn't she okay?
You aren't going to let her be the fourth member, are you?
Hey!
We said we already have a fourth member!
My eardrums hurt.
Don't you know when not to interrupt?
Okay.
Yes.
I think she's okay.
She chairs the Sagong Foundation,
but she looks pleasantly simple.
I still don't like her.
We had a terrible first meet-up.
Exactly how bad was it?
As soon as she saw me,
she said, "Hey, you, oh, my gosh."
She caused a fuss.
So what if she's a chairperson? How dare she say that to a stranger?
She said, "Hey, you, oh, my gosh," to you?
That wasn't nice.
That'll do. Let's go.
Stay home, Dad. The fine dust count is too high today.
Oh, is it?
Research says fine dust particles...
get into your brain and cause dementia,
and even depression.
You must wear a mask when you go outside.
Drink some water.
This is hot water.
You need to drink cold water in the morning to wake up.
Father, cold water isn't good for the lungs.
You must drink warm water.
And if you don't drink enough water, you could get dementia.
What?
You can get dementia for not drinking water?
I've never heard that before.
If our body lacks water,
first, our skin ages, and then the organs.
The reason old people ache all over...
could be lack of water.
Dehydration can affect the brain too.
That's how important it is to stay hydrated.
Good.
That's why you must drink 7 to 8 cups of warm water a day.
Dae Young,
ask your mom for a cup of hot water.
What?
I didn't burn the toast this time, did I?
What? Do you have no appetite?
Dad, the toast isn't the problem.
Then what's the problem?
Stepmom was an amazing cook.
She changed our palate.
So you don't want to eat this?
Do you like this?
If the environment changes, you get used to it.
You can't get used to it either.
Don't force me to.
And you keep getting married and divorced whenever you want.
If you split up with her because you aren't happy, what about me?
Kang Dong Hyun.
Why don't you think about me?
Why even live with me?
I thought about you. I did.
That's why I dragged things on.
I'd have left her long ago.
I stayed even when you left home.
And you still got divorced.
Now, we're just left with toast.
Hey, why do you think I went through all that?
- She suspected and spied on... - I know.
Each time you just yelled at her and fought.
Did you ever sit down and have a serious talk about it?
Now that he's grown older,
he's trying to lecture me.
Dong Hyun.
Mom.
Did you skip breakfast?
Yes.
I thought so, so I brought some food.
Really?
Thank you.
Drop by Mom's after school.
I'll cook you dinner.
Where are you staying?
Your mom's place.
So where are you staying now?
Nam Mi Rae's. Your mom's.
You're staying with my mom?
Yes. I'm staying with her for the time being.
You are? Okay.
I'll come over after school.
- Go on inside. - Okay.
Good morning.
Where were you this early?
I went to give Dong Hyun his breakfast.
Dong Hyun's breakfast?
Do you think Joon Ho would've fed him?
He'd have grilled some toast.
You're better than me.
I only thought about it,
but didn't think of doing anything.
Did you think at least?
Hey, I'm a mom too.
Moms instinctively worry about what to feed their kids.
Have breakfast.
Hey.
You cooked breakfast before you left?
So you could eat if you got up while I was out.
Stop being so chummy with me.
What if it becomes a habit?
If my friends hear, they'll break all my bones.
Okay, Mi Rae.
Stop it.
Gosh.
What will you do from now on?
As long as English is part of the Korean SATs,
I can make a living.
I'm a very skilled and expensive tutor.
You're benefiting from your time spent in America.
There's something I'm even better at than teaching English.
- What's that? - Cooking.
I give you that.
So what? It's not like you'll open a restaurant.
Do good cooks only open restaurants?
Then what?
I'll do the cooking and cleaning for you.
Don't throw me out.
I gave you just one week.
Get rid of your tenant or something. You must leave.
(Director Park Ha Rin)
Hello, director. It's quite early.
Yes, I'm free. Shall I come to the office?
Okay, see you later.
What's going on?
Can't you tell by the early call?
It's good news.
This director calls day or night...
if she has something to say.
Is it good news or bad news?
Sit down.
It's good news.
You can tell just by looking at me now.
Of course I can. I've worked with you for so many years.
Good. An actress should be able to judge a character.
Did you meet the chairman of the board?
Sagong Foundation's chairman of the board?
Yes.
Master Sagong said there was someone he wanted to introduce to me.
I got so peeved that I didn't even stay for dinner.
Why?
We just don't see eye to eye.
We met once in my neighborhood too.
- Why? - She thinks very highly of you.
She strongly recommended you as the lead for the next production.
Me?
Did she mistake me for someone else?
It's you all right.
She knew all the productions you were in.
What? Really?
That's odd.
Is it because her nephew likes you?
Who's her nephew?
Master Sagong.
You didn't know?
The chairman of the board is Master Sagong's aunt.
She is Master Sagong's aunt?
What brings you here when it's not time to practice?
Why didn't you...
tell me that the foundation's chairman is your aunt?
- You heard? - Yes.
Director Park just told me.
I wanted to tell you last time,
but you left before the meal.
Did you ask her to boost my career?
Me?
You know how things went...
the last time we all met.
How could I have asked for a favor after that?
Then why did she recommend me...
as the lead for the next production?
As the lead?
Didn't she discuss it with you?
Not at all. I didn't say a word.
That's such a relief.
My aunt finally saw your value.
Isn't this fate?
Don't just say things like that.
I thought you'd be different.
You're just like other men.
What do you mean by that?
You're always trying to make advances.
Am I?
I guess I'm feeling a bit antsy.
The phone is turned off. Please leave...
Why is his phone turned off?
Where on earth is he? My gosh...
Shall I close the store and come with you?
Pull yourself together.
You're no longer an estate agent or district council member.
Have you forgotten how we got this store?
It's almost time for your gig...
and your manager isn't here yet.
He said he had a meeting. Let's wait 10 more minutes.
If he's not here by then, I'll take a taxi.
- My gosh. - See?
I was right.
There's still some time. Get your breath back.
There's no time for that.
Why not? Is something wrong?
Do you know who I just met?
Did you score a huge gig?
Just a moment.
Slowly, slowly.
They said your song is so amazing.
A large record company will remaster and release your single,
and support your TV appearances for the next six months.
What? Who?
Who else?
The agency I just met with.
All profits after the cost...
will be split 9-to-1.
That's not fair. That means they'll take 90 percent.
No.
That 90 percent is ours.
That's a fraud.
I'm in this mess because I fell for that.
This is a cut-throat industry.
You need money to make money.
These conditions for a nobody like me?
That's way too strange.
They even had a contract written up.
If we say yes,
they'll call a lawyer so we can sign it.
Here. Read for yourself.
It can't be.
Let me see too.
Here it is.
Congratulations, Ms. Cha.
Pardon? For what?
Do you have good news for us?
Yes. Dodo Home Shopping...
will branch abroad with our product.
Really?
I thought we didn't stand a chance because we're domestic.
And we just got onto the network.
I just got the call.
They want to start as soon as possible.
That's great news. Well done, sir.
I didn't do anything. It's all you.
Not just me.
My team and Marketing did well too.
Ms. Noh said it's all your doing.
What? What do you mean?
That's what she said.
That it's all you, so you deserve a bonus.
What did you do this time?
I don't know. I didn't do much this time.
Ms. Noh's on her way. Let's ask her.
- Congratulations. - Welcome.
Ms. Noh, do explain.
Why does Ms. Cha deserve a bonus?
I'd like to know too.
Oh, that?
Do you know someone called Julia?
Julia? No, I don't.
I see. I'm Julia.
Does that person work with...
the Sagong Foundation or something?
That's right.
She strongly recommended your product.
This is a top secret that only our executives know.
Why would she...
It's cheap. Behind you.
There's a discount.
We have some cheap products, so come in to look.
- Hello! - Come inside.
A new phone for a new year Come inside and have a look
Keep it a secret. Please?
Please.
Mom and Dad will kill us if they find out.
Why would you do this knowing that?
We lost everything.
We can't ask for an allowance.
It's not just that.
They used to buy us anything we needed.
I didn't know that was a luxury.
Yes. If you lose something, you gain something.
You gained something valuable.
- Then it's good we lost everything. - What?
You idiot.
I know how you feel and why you're doing this,
but both of you should study.
You both are seniors now.
I'll tutor you two over the holidays.
Come to my place twice a week.
- Really? - Really?
Yes, but...
your mom will feel bad, so don't tell her about it.
- Okay. - Okay.
What's this?
Sister, why do you drop crumbs everywhere?
Can't you not make a mess?
This is what I'm like.
I don't mind it at all. If it's too gross, leave.
Are you doing this because you're the landlady?
I wasn't like this when you stayed with me.
I told you not to talk like that.
Do you like reading comic books?
When there's something on my mind,
reading comics calms me down.
What is on your mind?
That woman who said she's from Chicago.
Oh, Julia?
Yes, her.
She recommended me as the lead for the next production.
Did she? So, did you accept the role?
That's not the issue.
Should I visit her to say thank you?
Of course you should.
Yes, I can visit her.
But should I go empty-handed or bring a gift?
That's the problem.
Of course you must bring something.
That doesn't suit my style and that's why I have a headache.
I guess. You're simple and hate complicated problems.
I have too much to think about, so don't you bother me.
Where was I?
I think you were born to do this.
Thank you so much.
Playing again has made me so happy.
The exercise and lively beats...
must be good for the brain.
Research says it's good for dementia patients.
Why are you here?
I came over after work to walk home with you.
Good for you.
You can enjoy a short date while you do that.
Why would we bother with a date at our age?
Master Sagong.
Yes?
Your aunt moved to our neighborhood.
I know.
What is she like?
Why do you ask?
Is there a problem?
No, it's not that.
I met her once with the others,
and she did me a huge favor at work.
Did she?
She's very cool-headed when it comes to business.
There must be a reason.
Who are you talking about?
Who is his aunt?
The lady who bought Dal Sook's home.
She's his aunt.
I heard she's your age.
How could she be his aunt?
That means your grandfather remarried in his old age.
If that offended you, I apologize.
It's okay.
We get that a lot.
My grandfather adopted her.
Oh, I see.
That had to be it.
She couldn't be a biological aunt.
Should I go and thank her?
Of course you should. She even helped Dad.
But she didn't help me for my sake, did she?
Why would you say that?
She barely knows you, so why would she help you?
The product's so amazing,
she got involved in the business, and you happened to get lucky.
Right?
What?
She doesn't know you well enough to support you.
She's investing in your amazing song.
Right?
How well would she know me to support me?
Does she even know your name? She doesn't.
Hey, are you stupid?
If she knows her song, of course she knows her name.
You're right.
Should I go over there and thank her?
- Of course. - Of course.
I'll be staying here for a while.
Come over for dinner.
And come here when you need tutoring.
Can I do that?
Yes. I can't object if she wants to feed my kid.
I told you. Once a mom, always a mom.
Eat that tomorrow morning.
I will. Bye.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
- Hi. - Hi, Dong Hyun.
- Are you going to your Dad's? - Yes, bye.
Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
Take care.
So what if he has two moms?
Neither of them live with him.
I feel like crying tears of blood already,
so there's no need to slap me.
Come over.
What?
You can talk.
Sorry, but we need to talk.
Can you go upstairs?
Okay.
Why did you call us?
It's not to ask us to get rid of her, is it?
That woman. "Oh, my gosh."
Julia? What about her?
I hate her, to be honest.
But she recommended me as the lead...
for the next production.
Of course, she would've done so because I have of my career.
I should visit her to say thanks, but what should I bring?
Hey. She signed with me too.
She said she wants to support my career.
That's strange.
She got my product onto an overseas home shopping network.
That's a really hard deal.
Then what?
That means she helped all three of us out.
- Why? - What for?
My product, your song,
your career. She liked all that?
That's weird too.
She hasn't known us for that long.
Is it because she wants to be our friend?
We talked about the fourth member that day.
She chairs a foundation. What more could she want?
She could want more.
People wish they had friends like us when they're older.
You saw Song Joo earlier.
She sat here hoping we'd let her join...
even though we dropped hints to shoo her off.
Mi Rae, you're closest to Master Sagong.
Ask him about his aunt.
- There must be a reason. - Okay.
Master Sagong? Hello.
Let's see.
She had a hard time after she moved to America.
She almost lost her life once.
Her house caught fire.
Her mother died in the fire.
What about your aunt?
She was burned all over?
Oh, no, that's terrible.
Isn't it a relief that her face was spared?
What?
Then she had plastic surgery?
That was so long ago.
Why are you suddenly asking about her?
Really?
You should visit soon.
She flies back to America tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
When?
At night?
Okay, I'll sort it out.
Okay, bye.
She's leaving tomorrow?
Yes. I'll go over to thank her in the morning.
His aunt had a really tough time.
She was burned all over and had plastic surgery.
Hey. That woman.
She's not Master Sagong's blood relative.
Really? Just now, he said...
"her mother" instead of...
"grandma" or "grandmother" and I found that odd.
They weren't related then.
What are they if they aren't related?
Master Sagong's grandfather adopted her.
What about that?
Don't you think it's odd that after she showed up, we suddenly...
got cases full of cash and career boosts?
It is odd. That's why we're gathered here.
Wait.
That woman.
It can't be.
- Bu In! - Bu In!
Yes, she's Park Bu In.
We didn't recognize her new face.
- I'm home. - Hey.
Why are you so late?
Let's go out for dinner.
I ate.
I told you not to eat hamburgers.
I didn't eat a hamburger.
Then what did you eat?
I went to Mom's and ate her food.
Mom's?
Your mom cooked for you?
She didn't cook. I have another mom.
She cooked.
The other mom? Who?
- Song Joo? Where is she? - At Mom's.
Where is that?
Mom's.
My mom's place. Nam Mi Rae's place.
Are you saying that Song Joo and your mom...
are staying together at your mom's?
Yes. They get along just fine.
I don't get it, but it's better than constant fights.
How is that better?
Does it make sense that the two of them are living together?
I don't mind.
When Mom's busy with her musical,
Stepmom can stay with her and do the cooking.
How is that okay?
We need to split them apart...
so we can move back in with your mom.
Go and study. I'll go over there.
Dad.
You wanted us to get back together.
Who was that on the phone?
- Ms. Nam Mi Rae. - Nam Mi Rae?
I know her a bit.
She doesn't like men like you.
Her ex-husband said that too.
Change your character to appeal to her.
- To what character? - James Dean?
The James Dean from "Rebel Without a Cause"?
Yes.
How do you know her?
We were friends in high school.
That's why she kept asking about you.
What do you mean?
She was curious.
So I told her about your life in the States.
Like what?
- Did you mention that I was burned? - Yes.
Did I tell her too much?
That's why she said that as soon as she saw me.
"Hey, you, oh, my gosh!"
This witch changed her face and name...
and toyed with us.
She couldn't have shown herself. She wouldn't have dared to.
Let's not just sit here.
Let's go. We have to crush her.
She leaves tomorrow. We should, right?
That evil thing. Let's go!
They found the fourth member.
Hurry.
Hey, you, oh, my gosh.
If you're Park Bu In,
I will kill you.
What did I tell you?
I said they'd come over.
They did.
I'll be in the room upstairs.
Tell them I'm away on business.
Okay.
And don't tell them any more about my past...
or my old name.
Why not?
Later. I'll explain later. Hang on...
They're back already?
(Lady Cha Dalrae's Lover)
I didn't dare imagine, but you...
go beyond my imagination.
I got Mi Rae's permission and am atoning for what I did.
Don't you even dream of coming by.
Now you're showing your feelings. You still love me.
People sang along with her at the gig.
Gosh, it was so moving.
I almost cried earlier.
At midnight, your song ranked 55 on the adult pop chart.
I will crush this witch once and for all.
Yes. You grab hold of her, Dal Sook.
Don't you stop us.
I'll keep a foot on her. You do whatever you want.