(Episode 30)
What do you mean?
It means I'll think about getting married.
I can't believe this.
We don't need you to...
- Are you serious? - Yes.
If there's a guy who's decent enough to be a good dad,
I'm willing to get married.
But you need to like the guy, not the kids.
So I'm willing to start dating now.
- Really, Mom? - Yes.
Are you doing this for us?
I thought about it,
and I realized that I always refused to get married...
instead of actually hearing you out.
But after thinking about it for a while,
I came to a conclusion that I'll also be happy...
if my marriage makes you guys happy.
Instead, I need to like the guy.
You guys need to understand that, okay?
Okay.
You guys should go to school now.
I also need to go to work.
Mr. Kim, my mom is going to get married.
What? She's getting married?
No, she just told them she'll think about it.
Min Ji, come on.
Why do you look so worried, Mom?
Parents always have a soft spot for their kids.
Did you decide to let the kids have what they want?
No, that's not it.
Are you really planning to get married?
Yes.
But shouldn't you like the guy first?
What about how you feel?
The order doesn't matter.
If he's decent enough to be a good dad,
I'll naturally grow feelings for him.
A good dad isn't always a good husband.
But a bad dad didn't turn out to be a good husband either.
They may want a dad now.
But that won't be the case once they grow up.
Kids grow up in an instant.
Min Ji had to grow up all these years...
without even knowing what her dad looks like.
I can only guess how much Min Ji wants a dad.
I'll never be able to understand her fully.
We at least had a chance to live with our dad.
- So have you made up your mind? - Yes.
But I'm worried that no one...
will want to marry me.
Why wouldn't guys want to marry you?
Because of the condition I'm in.
Mom, can you ask around for a guy?
I'm even willing to meet the guy...
that the beauty salon owner mentioned last time.
Why don't you think about it a bit more?
I've already given it a lot of thought.
Min Ho once told me...
that not all guys are like his dad.
So I'm going to try and make an effort.
Who knows?
I might get to live a better life thanks to the kids.
My goodness.
This is great. Isn't it, Min Ho?
See? Thank goodness we didn't say anything to Mom.
Does this mean we're going to have a dad now?
Yes, Mom will have to start going on blind dates.
With whom?
That's up to Grandma and Mom.
I can't wait to see the guy she'll be dating.
I'm going to follow Mom to her blind date.
Me too, Min Ho.
What's wrong? Don't you have an appetite?
Of course not. I'm totally broke.
Someone told me that a man's pride comes from his wallet.
That's what your dad always used to say.
You're just like your father.
If Dad were still alive,
he would've been heartbroken to see me like this.
- Thanks, Mom. - It's a debit card.
Just use what's in there.
Okay.
Good morning.
You seem awfully happy.
Are you dating someone?
Gosh, Eun Ja.
I saw Yu Kyung practicing with the track and field team yesterday.
You came to school?
Yes, I saw her sweating and working out really hard.
It really touched my heart.
- It must've moved you. - Yes.
He totally overreacted.
Why would you buy grilled meat for the entire team?
What? You bought them dinner?
- Yes. - That was so unnecessary of you.
Don't take it too seriously.
There's no use in wasting too much energy...
on the track and field team.
What's that supposed to mean?
You don't need to know.
Anyway, don't give it your all.
Have fun at school.
Don't ignore what I just said.
Tell Yu Kyung to just think of it lightly.
How is the preparation going for next week's styling class?
The designer is going to attend, right?
Yes, we're constantly checking with Jessica Park.
What about the stage?
The actress who's modeling for our brand will be there.
She's famous for being late, so make sure she comes on time.
Okay.
We're holding this styling class...
along with the launch of our new product,
so our consumers are very much looking forward to it.
Let's make sure everything goes well.
- Okay. - Okay.
I'll be off to a meeting.
The new product is doing well in the market?
Yes, people think it's also good for daily wear.
- Really? - Yes.
I think the consumers will love it even more...
after we hold our styling class.
After Ms. Lee joined our company,
she's been doing a great job in promoting our products.
I'm the one who hired her.
I've been thinking.
Now that we need to advertise our summer and fall products,
I'm thinking about expanding the PR team.
How exactly do you want to do that?
I think it'll be nice if we merge the PR and marketing team...
and create a PR and Marketing Department.
Then we'll be able to promote our products more aggressively.
I also agree.
Then wouldn't they need more employees?
So I'm thinking about carrying out a small personnel transfer.
If it's going to be a small personnel transfer,
it either has to be a team transfer or a promotion, right?
Yes, probably.
I feel like Ms. Lee might get a promotion.
Did you also get a hunch?
Wasn't it a great idea to hire Ms. Lee?
She really is a great woman.
She's both great as an employee and a woman.
If I marry a woman like Eun Ju,
I bet she'll support me very well.
She's already seeing someone.
I told you that might not be true.
Are you sure?
It's just my hunch.
But she won't tell me anything, so it's really frustrating.
That's what I don't like about her.
It's hard to tell what's on her mind.
She's so vague.
You're just being biased. It means she's thoughtful.
You're so naive.
Get to your senses!
I'm on my way there.
I was just on my way to see you.
What for?
I heard you convinced the bank to give us the loan.
Do you think the family you're living with will settle?
I'll have to make sure they do.
Knowing your personality,
I'm surprised that you're actually living with them.
I bet they have nothing in common with you.
I went there because I needed to, so I should do my best to adjust.
And I'm very good at adjusting.
People all live the same way.
You make it sound like you live a very special life.
He can't wait to get the settlement agreement and get out of there.
I'm glad to hear that you're adjusting well.
You're also coming to the upcoming styling class, right?
I don't think I need to.
It's an important event.
Shouldn't you show some interest as the chairman's son?
I would've gone if I were in charge.
But as you can see, I work at the CS center right now.
You won't be able to stay there for long.
Come in.
Take a seat.
According to a source of mine,
Eun Ju likes a guy who's working at our company.
- And? - And I want to know who he is.
And I don't think it's anyone near Eun Ju.
So that means it's either me or you.
Are you nuts?
- Does that mean... - It's not me.
Eun Ju doesn't like you?
No.
Then why do you keep meeting her?
Why do you think? We meet up for work.
Are you sure?
Then what's with the source telling me that he works here?
That person doesn't seem to know anything.
I told you that she might not be dating anyone.
Well, I'm just glad...
that it's not you.
What?
Have you gotten closer with that family?
Why is everyone so curious?
Do you guys want me to become close, or is it the opposite?
You need to become friends with them in order to get them to settle.
Unbelievable.
I never once got married, but you're about to get married twice.
I'm jealous.
Why would you be jealous of this?
Why don't you get married instead?
I don't have kids.
They want you to get married so they can have a dad.
I know I told them that I'm open to getting married.
But I'm not sure if I'll be able to find the right kind of dad for them.
I trust in fate.
If you're destined to get married,
you'll meet someone decent.
- Do you think so? - Yes.
By the way, Yu Kyung's dad bought dinner...
for the entire track and field team yesterday.
Really?
Yu Kyung kept complaining.
But he still gave her meat...
and wiped the sauce that was on her chin.
On their way home, they even held hands.
It seemed so nice.
And that's when I realized...
that Min Ji will never have a dad to treat her like that.
I felt so bad for her that my heart started to ache.
So I figured it won't be so bad to meet a guy...
who can be a good dad to my kids.
Why do you care so much about your kids?
It's so hard to understand.
You'll understand once you have kids.
Today's your last day, isn't it?
Yes, I feel so relieved now that I won't have a boss...
to get nervous around.
Why did you want to see me, Ms. Kim?
Well...
I wanted to ask you something.
Go ahead.
Remember Mr. Hwang,
the guy you mentioned last time?
Yes, the guy who owns a building. What about him?
Is Pil Jeong willing to meet him?
I just thought maybe they could meet casually.
Yes, of course.
They need to meet...
in order to see if they're fit for marriage or not.
No, let's just keep it casual.
Okay, fine. I get it.
I'll call him...
and set up a date.
If things work out, you can get me a nice outfit.
And Pil Jeong can get her hair and makeup done...
at my beauty salon when she gets married.
My gosh, I should go and ask him.
I'll be off now.
Call me.
She needs to stop counting her chickens before they hatch.
- I heard you asked for me, ma'am. - Take a seat.
I called to ask you something.
- Okay. - It's something personal.
If you think it'll make you feel uneasy, I won't ask.
It's okay.
I heard you told Suk Hwan that you have a boyfriend.
Are you really seeing someone?
Please be honest with me.
No, I'm not.
Then why did you tell him that you're seeing someone?
It seemed like he had feelings for me,
so I had to lie.
You did that to make Suk Hwan get over you?
I'm sorry to say this, but yes.
Why don't you like Suk Hwan?
No, that's not it. He's too good for me.
Do you have an inferiority complex? Or are you just too proud?
I just know my place. That's all.
Normally, other women...
would give anything to date the chairman's son.
I do feel offended that you thought I'd be one of them.
And when we were supposed to meet seven years ago on a blind date,
we both sent someone else.
I'm guessing it's because we weren't meant to be.
Once I make my mind, I tend to stick to it.
If you have nothing more to ask, I'll be off now.
Okay, go ahead.
If she really means that, I'd say she's a decent woman.
But if not,
she's unbelievably cunning.
Ms. Lee.
What are you doing here?
It's nothing.
What did you talk about with my mom?
Nothing, sir. You should go inside.
Mom, I just saw Ms. Lee leave.
Did you say something weird to her?
Something weird like what?
Did you tell her to stop liking me or something?
My gosh.
What is it?
She's not interested in you.
She actually said that to you?
That's why she lied to you about having a boyfriend.
See? I told you she's not seeing anyone.
So what? She has no interest in you.
I feel so offended by that. Doesn't that hurt your pride?
That's why it's driving me crazy.
What are you thinking about?
I have a lot on my mind because of my sister.
When you have a lot on your mind, alcohol is the best cure.
- Let's go for a drink. - I don't have money.
I'll buy today.
You're going to make me pay again, aren't you?
Why can't you trust me?
I'll buy the drinks today.
Do you really mean that?
Let me go! Let go of me!
Then give me money first.
I don't have any money.
- What if I find money on you? - How can he do that to her?
- You'd better not be lying. - I don't have any money.
Give me money.
You should go and help her.
I don't even know their relationship.
I'm sure they'll deal with it on their own.
Can't you see that he's harassing her?
I don't want to get involved.
You're such a coward.
- I wonder how a coward like you... - Help.
ended up getting deported.
- "Coward"? - Help.
Give me my money!
I don't have any money.
Give it to me.
- Give it to me. - I don't have any money.
Give me my money. You little...
What are you doing to a woman?
Mind your own business and get lost.
Why would you harass a woman?
You should go. And don't ever meet him again.
- Thank you. - Hey, stop right there!
Let me go.
No, I won't let you go until she's gone.
She pickpocketed my wallet!
Who are you? You're her accomplice, aren't you?
- What? - You're helping her, aren't you?
Let's go to the police station. That way, I'll be able to catch her.
I'm home.
Mom.
- Did you have fun today? - Yes.
I told the kids that I'll be getting a dad soon.
Already? You should've taken your time.
- You're home. - Yes.
The owner of the beauty salon just called.
She set you up on a blind date with Mr. Hwang this Saturday.
Really?
Should I postpone it?
No, tell her I'll be there.
Mom, you're meeting someone?
Does that mean you're getting married?
No, not yet.
Where are you going?
I told him to put out his laundry, but I guess he forgot.
So I'm going to get it myself.
You have weak legs, so I'll go instead.
What kind of guy keeps his room so clean?
This obviously shows how fussy he is.
Gosh, why didn't he put the laundry out?
Mr. Kim gave Jumbak a lot of beef jerky.
- Leon, over here. - Jumbak.
- Jumbak, come here. - Come here.
Leon, come this way.
Good girl. Come on.
I'm home.
I cooked steak for dinner tonight.
Really? Then I'll get changed and come right down.
What?
You used beef jerky to lure Jumbak, didn't you?
It was a deal you made with the kids.
Don't lie to me, and tell me the truth.
Leon would've come to me even if it weren't for that.
How could you lie to a little kid?
Jumbak went to you...
because of the beef jerky?
You're a con artist.
"A con artist"?
I proved to you that Leon was my dog.
Then we should all call her Leon.
But right now, Min Ji is her owner.
Min Ji! Min Ji!
You're going to tell her?
What is it?
We're going to play another game to decide Jumbak's name.
Mr. Kim told me he made a mistake.
Then we're going to play the game again?
Yes.
Fine. Let's have a rematch.
I'm home.
Min Ho, we're going to have a rematch...
to decide Jumbak's name again.
I'm going to put Jumbak down now.
Wait.
What are you doing?
Show me your pants pocket.
You know I just came home.
Hurry up.
Here. They're empty, okay?
She came to me because she remembered my smell.
Let's see if that's true.
Let's begin, Min Ho.
Okay then.
- Jumbak, come here. - Leon, over here.
- Jumbak. - Leon, look here.
Look over here. It's your dad.
- Leon, come here. - Jumbak.
- Leon. - Jumbak.
- Over here. That's right. - Come to me.
Come over here.
- Leon, this way. - Jumbak, come here.
- Come here. - Jumbak, come this way.
- Leon! Leon! - Come to me.
Come to me!
- No! - Come here, Jumbak.
Good job, Jumbak. I knew you'd come to me.
That means we can call her Jumbak again, right?
Let's go eat dinner now.
- Okay. - Wait.
I don't think I can let you eat steak for dinner tonight.
What?
You lied to us, so you need to pay for that.
Isn't that right, you guys?
- That's right. - That's right.
Mom, just give him rice and stew for dinner.
Let's be honest. You're eating steak only because I asked for it.
Yes, you're right.
Thank you for the steak.
- Is it delicious? - Yes, it's really delicious.
It's gross to watch others eat.
It's not Korean beef, is it?
Then it doesn't matter because I only eat Korean beef.
Sure. Whatever.
- It's delicious. - It's so good.
This is why I didn't want to get involved.
This is the second time...
I ended up at the police station because of you.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know that was why you got deported from Canada.
You think it's funny?
It's funny when you're not the person involved.
Every time you help someone,
they turn out to be criminals.
Exactly.
By any chance, did anyone from an organization reach out to you?
What organization?
- A criminal organization. - What?
Stop laughing. I'm the one who's craving alcohol now.
I was feeling down because of my sister.
But now, it feels like I'm the one who should treat you to a drink.
Why were you feeling down because of your sister?
Well, the thing is...
Never mind. I'll tell you next time.
Let's go have a drink.
I can't believe she discriminated me with food.
Did she discriminate you, too?
Come in.
You wanted to eat steak so much, but just had to watch everyone eat.
And it made me feel really bad.
I cooked the piece that I had put aside for you,
so go ahead and enjoy.
Thank you. I was actually getting a little hungry.
I'll dig in then.
It's so good.
You cook steak better than my housekeeper.
"Housekeeper"? You mean your mom?
Oh, right. Yes, my mom.
- Eat up. - Okay.
I hope you're not too upset with my daughter.
To be honest, I shouldn't have lied to Min Ji like that.
Pil Jeong is normally very kind and warmhearted.
But for some reason, she's really cranky toward you.
To be honest,
we had a small quarrel at the CS center.
Then we kept getting involved with each other in a bad way...
and ended up with a lot of misunderstandings.
I guess that's why she didn't want you living here.
- Yes. - I don't know what they are,
but I hope you get to resolve your misunderstandings.
Once you're done, just leave the empty dishes outside.
Okay.
Ms. Kim.
Min Ho's aunt told me...
that you're not their real mother.
Gosh, why would she tell you that?
After Min Ho's father died,
I asked her to move in with me.
I was living alone until then, but after they moved in,
the house no longer felt empty.
You have no idea how happy it made me feel.
She moved in here right after her husband died?
You don't need to know all the details.
What matters now is that we're a family.
- Eat up before it gets cold. - Okay.
So that old lady was living here all by herself,
and she just moved in here with her kids?
(Ms. Kim Bok Soon...)
Ms. Kim Bok Soon was living here all by herself,
and Oh Pil Jeong moved in here with her kids.
Now, I just need to find out how she managed to get the house.
Kang Suk Joon is living at Oh Pil Jeong's house?
Why?
Her house is located in the area where our company wishes to build...
a complex cultural center.
But her family is the only family that refused to settle.
So Suk Joon moved in there to convince them.
Why would Ms. Oh let him move in there?
She has no idea who he really is.
Then how did he manage to move in there?
Pil Jeong was looking for a lodger.
So are you telling me he moved in there as a lodger?
Yes.
Mom, I feel nervous.
I'm scared Pil Jeong might tell him everything about my past.
What about your past?
What?
You mean that time...
when you dated a married man?
You told me it didn't mean anything.
Yes, I know.
But if she's determined to badmouth me,
who knows what she might say?
Then I won't stay still.
I'll pluck out every single strand of her hair.
I want to get him out of there.
But I don't know how.
Why don't you just pay Ms. Oh...
and tell her to kick him out?
"Pay her"?
She's only letting him live there because of money.
It's not easy to share a house with a complete stranger.
Are you ready?
There's not much to get ready for.
It's near our house, so I just dressed up neatly.
- But are you mentally ready? - Yes, I am.
Are you going somewhere?
My mom's going on a blind date.
No, it's more like an arranged marriage.
Good luck.
- I'll see you. - Okay, see you later.
Min Ji, let's go outside.
Okay, Min Ho.
Hello, are you Mr. Hwang Pil Seong?
Yes.
Hello, I'm Oh Pil Jeong.
Have a seat.
(Mom Has an Affair)
I think the kids saw you meeting your date.
He's an old grandpa.
- How was your blind date? - Mind your own business.
- Just focus on yourself. - Hey, you got me all wet.
Why are you here?
- Can you go on a date with my mom? - What?
Use this money to kick that lodger out.
Do you really like him?
Are you really going to get married?
When does your practice end tomorrow?
Her PE teacher seems like a good person.