I had no idea that there was a parent-teacher conference.
Your husband came to the gathering for fathers.
So I was wondering why you and your husband...
didn't come to the parent-teacher conference.
The gathering for fathers?
Yes, Min Ho is the class president,
so your husband led the meeting.
Min Ho must be smart...
because he takes after his father who's a professor.
He never talked about his father, so I had no idea.
Did you say Min Ho brought his dad to school?
Yes. Didn't you know?
You see...
I don't know how to explain this.
But to be honest...
What did you talk about with Min Ho?
It's a secret.
Min Ho doesn't have a dad.
How did he bring a dad to the gathering?
What did you talk about with Min Ho this morning?
I promised not to say anything.
You have to tell me everything that's related to him.
He needed money for an Internet lecture.
- "Money"? - 100 dollars.
- Did you give him the money? - Of course.
Min Ho, is that you?
I met your homeroom teacher today.
How did you make someone attend a father's gathering?
You don't have a dad.
I hired a dad.
You hired a dad? What are you talking about?
What do you think?
I paid someone to be my dad.
Min Ho!
I'm the only one who doesn't have a dad.
Do you know how much information dads share with each other?
What kind of information?
Information about exams, the current trend, and education.
I bet you didn't even know that.
So you hired a fake dad?
Did you tell my homeroom teacher? Did you tell her everything?
Yes, I did!
How could you tell her?
If the kids find out, no one will want to be my friend.
Why did you tell her?
You shouldn't have lied in the first place!
I lied because I don't have a dad.
Not everyone who doesn't have a dad lies like you.
Other kids didn't have to lie,
but I did!
I can't believe he's lying at his age.
What should I do?
What did his teacher say?
She said she'll talk to him.
She promised not to tell anyone for now.
I understand Min Ho.
- What? - When Dad ran away...
and Mom died,
all the other kids called us orphans...
and told her to go to an orphanage. Don't you remember?
You were even framed as a thief.
Don't you remember how wronged you felt?
But I didn't think of lying to people that I have a dad.
Back then, this didn't exist. But if it did,
I probably would've done the same.
Soon Jeong.
I'm saying that's how much I wanted a dad.
If I could avoid getting hurt by spending money,
I would've done so.
Does he really need a dad that desperately?
I understand what you mean.
I thought your son secretly hired me even though he had a dad.
I also pretend to be a father for kids...
who feel too embarrassed to have their real dads go to school.
Kids hire fake dads even though they have kids?
Some kids do that.
I'm sure you watch the news.
Some people aren't worthy of being parents.
But still, how could they hire a fake dad?
Kids these days are like that.
I mean, look at your son.
I'll be off now.
Was that Min Ho's fake dad?
Yes.
Min Ho is a clever one.
I can never beat him in an argument.
Kids these days speak so eloquently.
They say all the right stuff.
They really get on my nerves sometimes.
I don't know how I'm going to raise him.
That's why it's always easier to teach other kids.
Our school is hiring a PE teacher.
- Really? - Yes.
They're receiving applications by the end of this week.
Thank you.
They're not just having an interview as a formality...
after having chosen the new PE teacher, right?
No, I don't think so.
They were told to hire someone with a career break.
The principal was really annoyed about that.
Really?
But you're just the right person since you've had a career break.
Those articles were about you?
What happened?
There was...
a misunderstanding.
We took care of the issue. Don't worry.
Thanks.
By the way, about Director Kang...
- My older brother? - Yes.
I think he likes Ms. Lee.
He kept staring at her during our team dinner.
The problem is that Ms. Lee keeps knocking on the wrong door.
What do you mean?
Nothing.
How long will you be working at the CS Center?
I'm not sure.
When will you become the director? Don't you think it'll take too long?
- Are you worried? - Are you okay?
Don't worry. I'll be a director no matter what.
Let me know whenever you need my help.
Thanks.
Let's drink.
The woman you were with... Is she...
Are you talking about my mom?
She's your mom?
From what I remember, she didn't have a daughter.
Then was it not Bok Soon?
But she looked just like her.
Hello, sir.
What brings you here?
I came for a drink after work.
Join me if you're here alone.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you.
Drink up.
Why did you come here...
instead of going home to your family?
Doesn't that question also apply to you, sir?
I guess you're right.
I'm not married yet.
Really? What about your parents?
They passed away when I was young.
Do you have any siblings?
No.
I was adopted after my parents passed away.
Oh, dear.
You must've had a lonely life.
Is something on your mind?
Everyone has something on their minds.
Is Suk Hwan doing well?
He's always doing his best.
He should do well.
He's doing well.
You should help him out a lot.
Yes, sir.
Apologize to your teacher for lying to her.
She promised not to tell anyone.
She won't tell the kids until you tell them yourself.
Aunt, you look so pretty.
Really?
- Do you think I'll get the job? - Yes.
My goodness.
I understand you, Min Ho.
Do you have an interview today?
Yes.
- Good luck. - Don't worry.
Min Ji, you should also get ready for kindergarten.
Okay.
My gosh, get up!
You have an interview today!
I think I'm down with a cold. My entire body aches.
My goodness.
Oh, my gosh.
You're burning. You must have a really bad cold.
I can't go to the interview today.
Can't you get up?
I'm dying right now.
My goodness.
Why did you have to be sick on a day like today?
My gosh.
Don't you guys go on field trips at school?
I'm not interested.
The weather is nice, so it'll be great to go outside.
Why didn't you get remarried?
What?
Mom got remarried as soon as you guys split up.
I don't know.
What do you think?
Do you want me to get remarried?
- No, don't. - What?
Don't get remarried.
But your mom got remarried.
Exactly.
That's why I don't want you to get remarried.
Hello.
Is something on your mind?
I worked so hard for six months to build a driving range.
But the project got canceled because of Suk Joon.
So I'm not feeling so well.
I'm having a bad day.
So why don't you drink with me and give me some advice?
We don't need to drink. I'll give you advice right now.
You just need to focus on your performance.
You're more than capable of doing well.
So cheer up.
Good luck.
She's right.
I'm better than Suk Joon when it comes to work.
Ms. Lee always makes me feel better.
Yes, let's cheer up.
(LX New Recruits Interview)
(2020 Internship Interview)
Number 406, Mr. Lee Tae Woo.
Is he not here?
I don't think he's here.
Then he's out.
Number 407, Ms. Oh Soon Jeong.
- Yes? - Come inside.
Number 408, Mr. Yang Min Cheol.
Yes.
Did you apply?
Yes, I already have butterflies in my stomach.
I think it's because I'm at school.
I feel like you really might get the job this time.
I hope so.
It'd be great if we get to work together.
I know.
You should eat lunch.
The lunch here is pretty delicious.
I'd love to, but I have to work at the car wash.
I'll treat you to lunch soon.
- Buy me lunch if you get hired. - I'd love to do that.
See you.
(Infirmary)
Eun Ju.
You must feel guilty seeing that you're trying to avoid me.
Why would I avoid you?
I was just heading back to get something from my car.
What are you doing here?
Do you work here?
Really?
I'm scared you might try to ruin my life again if I tell you.
So I should just keep quiet.
What?
But there's something I realized.
The fact that you keep bullying me...
is probably because you're jealous of me.
You think I'm jealous of you?
You're unbelievable.
Do you think you have something that I should be jealous of?
Yes.
You're not married, but I've been married once.
You don't have kids.
But I already have two.
That's what you're proud of?
Of course. It's what you don't have.
I'd rather die alone than live like you.
(Principal Choi Eun Ja)
What brings you here?
I came to interview the kid who received our scholarship.
I need to write something for PR.
By the way, Mom,
is there a PE teacher named Oh Pil Jeong?
"Oh Pil Jeong"?
No.
The current PE teacher is planning to quit,
so I'm looking for a new teacher.
If you see an applicant named Oh Pil Jeong,
make sure you don't hire her.
Why?
Just don't pick her, okay?
Then can you also do me a favor?
What?
Tae Woo didn't get to go to the interview...
because he's sick with a cold.
So what?
What is it?
I got the job.
What? "Number 406"?
Number 406, Mr. Lee Tae Woo.
Is he not here?
I don't think he's here.
Then he's out.
They hired a guy who didn't even come to the interview?
This is absurd!
Hello?
Yes, I'm Lee Tae Woo.
What?
I got the job?
- Do you really not know anything? - I don't.
Then how did I get the job when I didn't even go to the interview?
How would I know?
When Mom asked me for help,
I told her it's not something I can do.
How could I help when you didn't even apply to my team?
Mom really drives me crazy.
Can you help Tae Woo get the internship?
How can I do that?
I don't know anyone in the management support team.
- So you're not going to help? - I can't.
Hello?
Why is Tae Woo so angry at me...
when he got the internship without even doing anything?
Are you sure you didn't do anything to get him hired?
If I had the power to do that, why would I have asked you for help?
So it wasn't you either?
No.
Well, I don't care.
What matters is that he got the job.
Min Ho.
Did you talk to your teacher?
What did she say? Did she scold you?
No.
Min Ho.
You may not have a dad, but you have me.
I'm sure some kids don't even have a mom.
What are you trying to say?
Do you want a dad instead of a mom?
That's nonsense.
Tell me. Am I not important to you?
I never said that.
I'm grateful for what I have.
I'm blessed to have you and Min Ji.
I'm grateful to have Ms. Kim who's like a real mom to me.
And I'm thankful to have a sister who's also like a friend.
Then are you also okay with what you don't have?
- What do you mean? - That you don't have a husband.
I have you guys.
But we're not your husband.
I want you to have a husband.
Is that his way of telling me that he wants a dad?
Min Ho.
LX Group is a big company.
So you might get a full-time job if you're lucky.
She's right.
I'm going to work there since I got the job.
- But I'm a bit disappointed. - Why?
They hired someone who didn't even come to the interview.
Is that possible?
No, it should never happen.
I'm going to see who number 406 is once I start work.
Maybe that person's parents own the company.
Or a relative might be an executive there.
How would you know?
Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth.
So that's what is, right?
I knew it.
Don't jump to conclusions. You don't know what happened.
My hunch was right.
I don't think you should say anything.
Why?
No one will care about what you say.
They'll only find out that you come from a poor family.
You're right, but it's heartbreaking.
This coffee suddenly tastes so bitter.
You got the job. That's what matters.
- She's right. - Do you think so?
I feel great that I got the internship.
So let's all go on a picnic this Saturday.
Great idea. Let's pack some lunch...
and get some fresh air.
Let's take Jumbak as well.
You have to take good care of him, okay?
Okay.
I'm not going to work there.
Why not? You got the job.
Do you guys really have nothing to do with this?
I swear I didn't do anything. I find it weird as well.
What's the problem?
You got the job even though you didn't go to the interview.
So just consider yourself lucky.
I don't feel comfortable about it.
I can't even ask them...
why I got the job even when I didn't go to the interview.
Why would you ask them that?
I'll look into it. Just go to work.
No.
You'll be interning in the management support team.
On top of that, it's LX Group.
LX Group is going to be your sister's...
Mom.
Tae Woo, I'll give you three choices.
Number one. Go back to grad school.
Number two. Start the internship.
Number three. Get out of this house.
You're like a tyrant.
You have until tomorrow morning to choose.
- I'm home. - Hey.
- Hey, Uncle. - Hey. Where is Yu Kyung?
She's in her room.
I need to talk to you.
What is it?
Here.
This nurse's husband died three years ago.
She doesn't have any kids.
If you marry her,
she's willing to raise Yu Kyung like her own daughter.
I'm not interested.
Do you plan to stay single forever?
Yu Kyung told me not to get remarried.
What?
She stayed quiet when her mom got remarried.
Why doesn't she want you to get remarried?
See? Children are useless.
I was never interested in getting remarried anyway.
You should get remarried yourself.
Women can live alone, but not men.
My goodness.
Are you sleeping?
No.
Are you still contemplating?
It's just so weird.
Eun Ju didn't seem to know anything, right?
She seemed clueless.
It's so weird.
Why don't you find out how you got the job while you work there?
And if you still want to work there, you can stay.
But if it feels wrong, just quit.
I won't be able to quit because of my mom.
Are you going to let your mom decide what you do in life?
It's because I already disappointed her once.
I don't know how you got the job.
But the future depends on you.
If you wish to keep working there,
you'll have to work harder than others.
Why do I need to walk on eggshells and work harder than others?
Then find out who hired you and just quit.
I'm really dying to know. I should work there and find out.
I'm curious, too.
Mom, it's Tae Woo's fault for catching a cold.
How can he get the job when he can't even come to the interview?
I work in the PR Team, not the Management Support Team.
Why don't you talk to Kang Suk Joon, the chairman's son?
He doesn't have that kind of power yet.
Then talk to the director.
Why would I ask him to hire my brother?
Have you lost your mind?
I'm busy. Let's hang up.
Ms. Lee's brother applied for an internship at our company?
Hey, Mr. Oh. This is Director Kang.
By any chance, is there an applicant named Lee Tae Woo...
who applied for the internship in the Management Support Team?
If she finds out that I hired him, I bet she'll get touched.
A man who helps his woman from behind.
She'll find it so charming.
I'm the best.
I thought you'd be upset because the driving range project got canceled.
Are you okay?
Why would I be upset over that?
I don't care.
- Are you really okay? - Yes.
I'll just prove myself by doing better at work.
Mom.
I've never felt so peaceful in my entire life.
I feel that way even though Suk Joon is back.
I know.
I wonder why.
I think it's because of Ms...
No, never mind.
I think I feel at ease because Suk Joon is...
rotting away at the CS Center.
But don't let your guard down.
My gosh, okay.
Chairman Baek is very sensitive about having good golf manners.
So make sure you don't make any mistakes.
Okay.
Suk Joon, would you like to join us?
No, I'm going to go bike riding.
Okay then.
- See you, Mom. - Bye.
Dad, wait for me.
How is work at the CS Center?
I'm getting used to it.
I'm glad to hear that.
Isn't Suk Hwan upset about the daycare center?
Not at all.
He isn't bothered by that.
He's willing to prove his competence by doing better at work.
I see.
They say, "No younger brother matches his older brother."
Suk Hwan has such a big heart.
My gosh, they're having so much fun.
Jumbak.
Min Ji.
- Are you happy? - Are you having fun?
This is fun.
Leon.
He's my dog.
(Mom Has an Affair)
- How old is he? - Why do you want to know?
Get yourself a daughter-in-law who's just like a daughter.
There will always be a wall...
between a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law.
Who is it?
You got the job without even coming to the interview.
That would've been impossible unless you got someone's help.
You humiliated me in front of everyone...
by calling me a problematic consumer.
It's time I pay you back.
Please don't get involved in my business anymore.
- Are you getting off work? - Maybe Ms. Lee is seeing someone.