(Episode 64)
I guess you really didn't know.
Does that mean my mom knew that her son was Kang Suk Joon?
From what I heard, he also found out about his birth mother.
Ms. Oh.
Hello.
I'm Oh Pil Jeong. You know me, right?
Hello. What brings you here?
Min Cheol...
I'm here to meet Kang Suk Joon.
The director isn't in his office right now.
I know he's ignoring my calls.
That's why I came all the way here.
I think you should just go.
Did the director tell you to say that to me?
It's regarding something important.
So tell him I'll be waiting for him at the nearby cafe.
Are you okay?
I heard everything.
It's so shocking that I still can't believe it's true.
Even I feel this way, so I'm sure it's worse for you.
I heard my mom asked an acquaintance to raise you.
Is that person your father?
My dad had an affair with her.
She never told me that.
I bet she was too embarrassed to tell you.
Not only did she wreck their marriage,
but she even abandoned me...
because she wasn't ready to raise me.
She was sick, so she had no choice.
I heard she was almost ready to die.
Whatever the case, she lived.
Then she should've at least tried to find me again.
That's because she felt guilty about not raising her son...
I don't want to hear any excuses.
My mom left to meet her son.
Where could she be right now?
I don't care where she is or how she's doing.
It's none of my business.
- I know it's hard, but... - No.
I'm not going to let that woman put me through a hard time.
I'm Director Kang Suk Joon, the son of Chairman Kang Tae Su.
And it's going to stay that way.
You want me to go over the financial structure?
Suk Joon recently told me...
that the global economy doesn't seem to be doing well.
He told me there might be a liquidity crisis.
Right now, everything seems fine.
That's why I want you to look into it.
If that really happens,
we'll have to downsize or put a halt to our construction project.
Once the crisis occurs, it'll be too late.
The executives won't be happy about this if they find out.
That's why I want you to keep it to yourself.
Okay, sir.
Why did you call Mr. Park to your office?
It's nothing you need to be concerned about.
I heard Suk Joon started coming to work again.
I have no idea what's going through his head.
Must you be so cold to him?
He did nothing wrong.
Then how about you? Have you ever apologized to me...
for what you put me through?
I'm sorry.
I should've told you everything from the start.
It's all my fault.
I'll tell you everything once the time is right.
It's too late for that now.
Just focus on appointing the next successor.
I know he's not your biological son,
but must you bring that up right now?
Do you still think of Suk Joon as the successor?
I always told you that it needs to be someone...
who's competent enough.
Just because Suk Joon doesn't become the successor...
doesn't mean Suk Hwan will take his place.
Come in.
Do you have something to say?
I heard Director Kang Suk Joon was born out of wedlock.
By any chance, is his birth mother that lady in Seogye-dong?
Yes. Kim Bok Soon. She's his birth mother.
Are you saying Director Kang isn't the vice-chairperson's son?
That's right.
Did you know?
Is that why you sent him to that house?
You don't need to know that.
Mr. Ha, what's gotten into you?
You keep failing to do what I ask.
What's wrong with you?
I'm sorry, sir.
Hello, it's me.
How is he doing?
Oh, really?
Then I'll visit him soon.
No way.
Are you serious?
Mom's son turned out to be Kang Suk Joon?
It's hard to believe, isn't it?
Are you sure?
I met Suk Joon today,
and I think he hates Mom.
He thinks the chairman had an affair with Mom.
What? Mom?
She'd never do that.
I had no idea this was why he kept ignoring my calls.
I guess you thought it was over.
Is that why you drank last time?
I finally got to see him today,
and I only felt sorry for him even though he resented Mom.
But still, wasn't he worried about you?
I'm sure he doesn't have time to worry about me.
I feel bad that I was upset at him.
I don't know what to do to make him feel better.
Mom is the only person...
who can help him resolve his misunderstanding.
I guess that means Mom left us because she found out...
that he was her son.
I think she was talking about Suk Joon...
when she told me that she saw her son.
She said she's too ashamed to face him.
Do you think that's because she really had an affair?
Maybe she was scared he might find out about that.
The Mom I know would never do something like that.
I agree with you,
but his dad is the chairman.
How are we supposed to understand this?
Sir.
Did my older sister have a child?
Think about it carefully.
Didn't she have a son?
No, she didn't have a child. That's nonsense.
Did you ever hear anything similar after she left?
No.
Then was Kim Bok Soon just another woman...
who had an affair with the chairman?
What did you say?
It's nothing.
I'll be off now.
"Kim Bok Soon"?
Kim Bok Soon...
I think I heard that name before.
Let's look here.
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 also got you some Korean sweets.
You can have them whenever you want snacks.
Gosh, you bought so many things.
I was really touched last time when you cooked steak for me.
You cared for me like a mother. Thank you for that.
That was no big deal.
It was my pleasure. Let me know whenever you want something.
Okay.
Are you still working?
I need to finish the PR draft by tomorrow...
so we can send it to the press.
Let's talk.
Don't you want to know about your mother?
I already found out enough about her while living at Seogye-dong.
She put on a sad face...
and pretended to miss her son when she chose to abandon him.
I saw her true colors, so you don't need to explain.
She was financially unstable,
so she worked at the bar as a kitchen lady.
I don't care.
If you apologized,
shouldn't you be gone by now?
I'm Dad's son.
I know you don't want to see me.
Go ahead and scold me all you want. I'm ready for that.
What? My gosh, you little punk.
I asked the housekeeper to cook cold dumpling soup, your favorite.
It's cold dumpling soup.
You seemed to really like it.
Yes, I love this dish.
I want rice.
- Why? - I don't want it.
Did your appetite change all of a sudden?
It's not the only thing that's changed.
Dad, I'd like to meet Chairman Byun of Hyesung.
I was too arrogant when I refused to meet him last time.
I'm even up for playing golf with him.
Okay, sure.
Your mother isn't the kind of person you think she is.
I can't believe you're still defending her.
I finally understand why Mom was always so cold to you.
I never did anything to be ashamed of myself.
To be honest, I resent you, too.
You can resent and hate me all you want.
But don't hate your birth mother.
She's a pitiful woman who had to live a difficult life.
I don't hate her.
She doesn't mean anything to me.
No one knows where she is right now.
Aren't you worried about her?
She chose to leave.
Just like how she chose to abandon me.
He's trying even harder?
Yes, you have no idea how hard he works at the office.
I feel like he's doing it out of spite.
I bet he wants people to forget that he was born out of wedlock,
so he probably has no choice.
That must be it, right?
But in the end, he'll only exhaust himself.
It won't last long.
My father-in-law seems to be walking on eggshells around him.
Ms. Oh's contract is going to get terminated soon.
Should we renew her contract?
Why don't you just hire someone new?
Kang Suk Joon finally moved out of her house,
so doesn't that mean it's over between them?
Are they still seeing each other?
No, I don't think so.
The track and field team won an award,
so the other teachers think...
the school will definitely renew her contract.
She did nothing wrong for us to end the contract.
Okay. She's no longer with Suk Joon, and that's what matters.
So you can take care of that issue.
What are you thinking about?
You know how I told you that my mom left...
to be with her son?
What about that?
Her son turned out to be the lodger at our house.
What?
She didn't leave to be with her son.
It looks like she ran away after she found out about him.
My mom was going through something,
so she had to send him away to live with someone else when he was three.
Do you know who the father is?
Don't be shocked.
He's the chairman of LX Group.
That means my brother-in-law...
Are you saying he's the chairman's second son?
Yes.
That's unbelievable. How is this possible?
Do you really think people are drawn to their families?
He pretty much came to live with his mother.
I don't know.
Do you think my dad might come looking for us as well?
He cheated on our mom and left us when we were little.
I see.
I never even thought of him before,
but I suddenly started to wonder after I heard about this.
He saw what kind of person...
his mother is while living with her.
I don't get why he hates her so much.
He might think she's two-faced.
I understand why he feels that way,
but my mom was nothing but sincere to him.
He thinks his mother abandoned him.
So what's the use?
She didn't abandon him.
Whatever the case,
he thinks he was abandoned.
I think his misunderstanding is only getting worse...
because my mom isn't here to explain anything.
I'm sure Kang Suk Joon also needs some time...
to think about everything and understand what happened.
What are you doing, Mom?
I'm going to take something to Mr. Kang.
Let me go with you. I miss him.
Ms. Oh.
Mr. Choi, what brings you here?
I must've come to the right place.
Yu Kyung told me you live somewhere near here.
Are you here to see me?
Ms. Kim is no longer here,
so you have to take care of the kids by yourself.
So I wanted to treat you to a meal.
Thank you for the offer, but it's okay.
At times like this, it's better to have someone visit you...
and make sure you don't skip your meals.
It might make you feel better.
Do you want to eat something delicious?
Yes.
But we need to meet Mr. Kang.
"Mr. Kang"?
Are you on your way to meet Kang Suk Joon?
He seems to have the wrong idea about his mother,
so I wanted to give him something.
They need to resolve it on their own.
My mom isn't here,
so I want to at least help him resolve his misunderstanding.
Then let's eat first. I'll give you a ride afterward.
Mom, Mr. Kang's office is nearby.
Let's call him out, too.
Let's visit him a little later.
The school won't get rid of the track and field team.
Don't worry too much.
Thank you.
Have you gotten in touch with Ms. Kim?
No, not yet.
I called the cops and reported her missing.
Does she know that her son knows everything?
No, I don't think so.
I did leave her a message though.
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
You've already done more than enough.
This is nothing compared to how much...
you cared for Yu Kyung.
I only did my job.
It'll taste better if you sprinkle this on top.
Min Ji, drink some water. You don't want an upset stomach.
Just a second. Min Ji, eat your food.
Okay.
Suk Joon.
I was going to visit you today.
These are the photos that your mother kept with her.
They'll help you understand her a bit more.
She looked at them every time she missed her son.
I'm not interested.
I understand that you're shocked.
But you're just misunderstanding her without even hearing her out.
And that's a bit rash.
Even if what you think is true,
she probably had a good reason for doing that.
It seems like...
you're quick to understand things.
I'm only trying my best to understand.
- Do you really believe her? - Yes, I do.
What I saw is the truth.
You spent enough time living with her...
to know what kind of person she really is.
And...
haven't you ever thought that I might be worried about you?
While I couldn't reach you for the past few days,
so many thoughts went through my head.
I thought you might've forgotten about the memories you made...
with me and my family.
I'm sorry.
I know what you're going through, so it sounds like I'm whining.
If you're hurting, just tell me that you are.
If you're having a hard time, just tell me that you're struggling.
I don't know about anyone else,
but you can at least be honest with me.
I'll be off now.
You have one voice message.
Mom, I know your son is Kang Suk Joon.
And I know you left for the sake of your son.
But he also knows everything now.
No.
Suk Joon acts like he's fine,
but I can tell that he's struggling.
You should come back and meet your son.
I know you have a lot to say to him.
It's late. Aren't you going home?
You can go home without me.
You're working way too hard these days.
You might collapse at this rate.
I won't let that happen.
I'll be fine.
See you tomorrow.
(Min Ho)
Mr. Kang, it's Min Ji.
Don't you miss Jumbak?
(Do you not miss me either?)
Do you not miss me either?
I miss you a lot.
(Do you not miss me either? I miss you a lot.)
You have one voice message.
Suk Joon has the wrong idea about you, Mom.
He won't even listen to me.
You should come back...
and embrace him.
You have no new messages.
Are you going back?
I came here because of my son.
But I heard he's having a hard time because of me.
I'm also worried about my daughters and grandchildren.
Yes, you should meet the people you love.
Life is very short.
Yes.
We're all an outcome of our past selves.
Do not try to avoid your current hardship.
Merciful Buddha.
Ms. Kim! Ms. Kim!
Ma'am! Ms. Kim!
Mom.
Ms. Oh.
Is she...
She's my mother.
How is her condition?
According to the test results,
I noticed that she once had surgery due to a congenital heart defect.
Yes.
Her heart has weakened,
and it looks like she stopped taking her medicine.
Then what do we need to do?
She needs to get surgery.
It might be dangerous for her to get the same surgery again.
But right now, that's the only option.
I'll do my best.
Don't worry too much.
Mom.
(Pil Jeong)
Your mother collapsed.
(Mom Has an Affair)
She's your mother. How could you not care?
Is this really the best you can do?
What do you think you're doing?
He should go live with his mother. Why is he still here?
How shameless of him.
No matter how much you deny it,
your mother is just an adulteress.
And you're her son.
Who gave you these flowers?
I thought you sent them.
I heard you're Ms. Kim Bok Soon's son.
I'm her doctor.
Stop expecting Ms. Oh to carry the burden.
It's time you take responsibility.