(Episode 23)
You're here.
How did you come here at this hour?
I had work outside the office, so I got off work early.
But what were you talking about?
What?
That's...
Bo Ra saw her biological father?
Well,
he came back not long ago from the States.
He called me first.
Mom opposed to it, but I met him.
Bo Ra, will you go inside the house?
I need to talk to your dad.
What?
All right.
Is...
this the reason why you looked so glum these days?
I'm sorry, Joong Han.
I should've told you first.
When did he come back?
He'd been out of touch for years.
But why all of a sudden?
Did he come back for good?
What?
I don't know the details either.
He must've called Bo Ra to meet him a few days ago.
So I told her not to meet him.
You said Bo Ra doesn't know about her biological father.
Of course,
she wants to see him.
You must be very upset.
What?
Yes.
You look like you're about to drop.
I can't help it.
I better prepare something especially delicious today for you.
You are the only one who understands me.
Thank you, honey.
No.
Moreover,
I'm sorry.
Recharge.
This isn't something you should be sorry about.
- Oh, my. Welcome. - Hello.
- Hello, welcome.
We wanted to invite you to dinner.
Thank you for inviting us instead.
You served me precious tea last time,
so of course, we should treat you this time.
But where is your son?
Oh, he was too busy to join us.
I see.
This is for you. I couldn't come empty-handed.
You shouldn't have. They're beautiful.
Thank you.
Long time no see.
- Yes, hello. - Hi.
Uncle, do you know her too?
Of course, a long time ago...
A long time ago, she accompanied me to a meal.
She saw him then.
Then should we go and eat?
- Shall we? - Sure.
Come on in.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
I thought CEO Na and my uncle have met for business.
But I didn't know you were close with him too.
Well, that's...
They're not close, but...
Goodness, your glass is empty.
Let me pour you a glass.
There.
I'll pour you one as you've worked so hard for the plan.
Thank you.
I really think "Marketaurant" will be a huge hit.
Don't you agree?
Did you come up with the show "Marketaurant," Sun Han?
Yes. But how do you know about it?
At Plus Market,
I got a report that they'll do a follow-up shot of the cast.
I should cooperate fully as it's CEO Na and Sun Han's work.
My goodness, thank you.
Things seem to work out without hesitation.
Ah Ri.
I got a prize.
What?
What prize?
"First place in the school essay contest"?
Yes, it's a children's poem.
Title, "Mother Whom I Miss."
"Like the clouds I can't reach even if I extend my hand,"
"like the wind I can't hold even if I grasp at it..."
I showed Mrs. Lee earlier.
She praised me for being a good writer as I take after you.
But, Ah Ri,
are you crying too?
I'm not crying.
Kids, come on down. Dinner's ready!
- Let's go. - Okay.
Honey.
I made it especially to please your appetite.
Why are you picking at it?
You should eat up as I made it for you.
I'm eating. It's delicious.
You too, Bo Ra.
You should eat up as I put my heart and soul into it.
Okay.
By the way, Ah Ri, the director allowed the shoot.
He allowed it with good grace when I told him you're the writer.
He looked after Bo Ra too.
He's so gentle and nice. He's such a good person.
It must've gone down the wrong pipe.
Here. Drink some water.
Can you leave? I'm not bothered to do anything.
Something happened with you and Mom, right?
Even during dinner, it felt cold as Siberian fields.
Something happened between you two, right?
Why did you ask me how I felt when I met my biological mom?
By any chance, did your biological father call you?
Did he?
Spill it out, will you?
I'm more experienced in things like that.
What? Is it true?
Did he seriously call you?
Yes.
I met him.
What? You met him?
Yes.
But earlier, I got into an argument with Mom...
at the flower shop for meeting him,
and Dad heard it all.
Dad heard it?
But doesn't your biological dad live in the States?
Did he come to Korea?
He came due to work.
I think he'll stay here for good.
I thought he didn't contact you ever since he went to the States...
when you were five.
He got remarried,
and Mom has a new family too,
so he said it wasn't easy for him to reach out.
After seeing his face,
I felt nice to see him and awkward at the same time.
It was just so complicated.
I can guess how that would've felt.
But your biological dad got married too?
Yes.
Apparently, his wife is a non-executive director of DBS.
She's so full of herself.
She thought he was cheating on her with me,
so she followed him all the way to the restaurant.
When did you meet him though?
Last night.
You said you're meeting the director of Plus Market last night.
That director is my biological dad.
What?
How could he...
Does Dad know about this?
He doesn't.
That's why Mom looked so concerned.
Dad would feel uncomfortable if he finds out.
Just turn a blind eye for now.
I better move out before the storm comes.
What an ungrateful wench.
Get out!
Shoot!
These are the materials for the "Marketaurant" pre-meeting.
Out of risotto nerd with truffle and seafood paella with saffron,
which one seems better?
That's a difficult question.
The key to the two dishes is truffle and saffron.
Truffle is the top three delicacies in the world.
It has antioxidants and anti-cancer effects.
Saffron is the most costly spice in the world.
It's excellent for women's diseases and depression.
It's harder to decide after hearing your explanation.
Right.
This is such a difficult problem.
We need to make a decision, so we can go home.
I think the risotto nero will be nice.
Anti-aging and preventing cancers...
are interests and homework of man-kind.
- Go home. - Good night.
But you know,
I've been thinking that you...
look familiar.
Is that so?
By any chance,
were you in the movie, "Youth of Tomorrow"?
Oh, my.
You saw that movie?
Of course, I did!
You are her!
You're the one that appeared out of nowhere then vanished,
the high-teen star, Lee Ji Ran, aren't you?
You were really popular back then.
I'm such a big fan.
I wasn't a high-teen star.
But yes, I am the Lee Ji Ran.
She was an actor?
Who's a fan?
He told me off for being shallow,
and he's just having a party now.
How annoying.
It's an honor.
I was really a huge fan.
Oh, really?
Honey, Mr. Na was my fan.
Oh, dear!
I'm sorry.
Oh, no. You should change. I'm so sorry.
Excuse me for a moment.
Oh, my, so you were an actor.
Why didn't you continue acting?
Oh, I had some personal things,
so I went to go study abroad in the US.
Oh, that's where you met Won Tae?
In the US?
Won Tae?
You know my husband's name?
Of course, I do.
You've drunk too much, honey. That's enough.
Let go! I'm not drunk! Geez.
You must have been closer than I thought back in the days.
Indeed, we were.
Won Tae was my best friend Hae Shim's husband.
What?
Your best friend's husband?
That's right. From when they started dating until their marriage,
I was there the whole time. Of course, I was close to them.
It seems like my wife is drunk. We'll see ourselves out.
- Let go! I'm not drunk! - Stop it and get up!
Get up!
I need to have another glass! I want more of this great vintage!
- Come on, let's go. - What's with you?
Oh, dear.
I told you not to run your mouth!
Why do I need to keep quiet, you idiot?
Woman!
Stop calling me "Woman."
I wanted to know the table down, but I didn't.
How despicable!
She stole my best friend's husband!
And you say what to that crazy wench?
You're a fan?
Can't I be a fan?
Are you still jealous of people?
Stop loving me so much. For goodness' sake!
Geez, you're arguing again?
No, we're not.
Honey, let's go inside.
Hey, go get some more great vintage. I want more.
Stop being a drunk and go in.
Careful. Off you go.
You.
You knew the woman next door was your ex-wife's friend?
It's no big deal.
You should have told me!
I wouldn't have invited them if I'd known!
It's all in the past. Why are you so hung up about it?
Our marriage, your past,
the lady next door knows everything about you! I don't like it!
Shouldn't we move away?
Honey, are you asleep?
No.
Earlier, Bo Ra couldn't even eat properly.
Talk to her.
Make it right, won't you?
When I heard that Ah Ri's biological mother died,
I regretted...
not letting Ah Ri see her because I didn't like her.
It all ends when people die.
That man...
thinks the world revolves around him.
He doesn't feel pain or embarrassment,
so he's going to live very long.
This can't make you and Bo Ra grow apart.
If Bo Ra really wants to see him, just close your eyes and let her.
Honey.
You heard what he did to Bo Ra and me.
You can't say that.
I know that.
But Bo Ra...
doesn't know that her real father betrayed the family over a woman,
does she?
That's right.
That was the problem.
I wanted to protect Bo Ra,
so I hid the truth about him from her.
I shouldn't have.
That was the problem.
Dae Ro.
Dae Ro!
Why are you spacing out?
Did something happen?
Well,
when my dad ran the cart bar,
some drunk customers got into a fight,
so a pot of boiling water almost fell on me.
My dad tried to protect me,
and he was burned on his arm.
Something like that happened?
But why did that come up all of a sudden?
Today,
I saw a burn scar on Ms. Han's arm.
Really?
What a strange coincidence.
Dae Ro, all our clothes are sweatsuits.
What are you going to wear to the meeting tomorrow?
I'm just going to wear anything.
Na Jun Soo is going to come all decked out.
Never mind everything else,
we don't even have proper coats to wear outside.
If you feel bad about it, let's go shopping before the meeting.
Here. Try that.
It's not bad.
Even if it's not as good as my wife's.
Even if you have the right to freedom of speech,
you really pick the worst words.
What happened to the lady of the house?
Oh, she...
passed out on her way back from our daughter's place.
We couldn't do anything.
She passed away on the streets, just like that.
Just the thought of it...
Oh, dear.
So you cast out your daughter and won't see her?
When did you make all this?
Sweet rice punch and mouth-watering yaksik?
Chestnuts, jujubes, pine nuts, ginkgo, wow.
I'm going to take this. Eat from the pile there.
You hit too hard, old lady.
What is this?
Did you make this to give to your granddaughter?
Please mind your own business.
Sir, would you like some assistance?
Yes, please.
I'd like something that's not too formal,
but something that's still modern and cool.
And a color that's popular with young people.
Okay.
How about this?
These are popular with our young customers.
That looks good.
I want pants that make your legs look long, please.
Yes, sir.
- Do I look okay? - Yes.
It fits you perfectly.
You look like a model.
Amazing.
Now you just need a coat.
Is there light but classy coat?
What about this?
It's a new product for this season.
It has the best materials, so it's light but still warm.
It feels wonderful!
It's so soft! Try it on, Dae Ro.
It looks all right.
They say clothes make the man.
You look like a new man.
You look 100 times more handsome than Na Jun Soo.
No. You look 1000 times better!
Let's pick this one.
Should I have told Jun Soo what I do here in advance?
Hello, Producer Na. You're here.
We're all set for the meeting.
Right. You did a great job.
By the way,
your aunt must've felt offended yesterday...
because of my wife, right?
My aunt and uncle argued actually.
It's because of what Mrs. Noh said.
She's not a drinker.
But she drank too much yesterday.
I'm so sorry.
Please send my apologies to your aunt.
I mean, who could've imagined?
Oh, right. Today's the pre-meeting for "Marketaurant," right?
Tell me when Jun Soo gets here.
Okay.
It turns out the producer of "Marketaurant" is my niece.
Is that so?
Your niece must be a producer.
Yes, she used to be on "Natural Man Lives,"
but she switched to another show.
Pardon?
My eldest daughter used to be on that show as well.
Then your niece and my first daughter...
must be well acquainted.
Oh, right.
The CEO of the production for "Marketaurant"...
also lives next door.
Are you referring to Producer Na Seung Jin?
Do you know him too?
Sure.
Producer Na's wife and my wife are best friends.
Oh, that's right.
Pardon?
No, it's nothing.
What a small world, especially Korea.
You're right.
- It's you, ma'am. - Hello, Byeo Ri.
I was craning my neck because I missed you so much.
I see. Did you come here after reading my letter?
Yes. I sent a reply, so you'll receive it soon.
No one has ever written me a letter.
I can't wait.
Is that so? Since you say that,
I feel so happy that I can't help but dance.
But what is this?
It's sweet rice punch and yaksik. I'm not sure if you'd like it.
I love sweet rice punch.
I used to have it every day when I lived in the sauna with Mom.
Is that so? Why don't we go...
and stuff ourselves until we're full?
Have you stuffed yourself with food before?
No.
I've never tasted this kind of yaksik.
It's so chewy that it's like a candy bar.
Eat slowly and enjoy it.
You might get indigestion. Have some sweet rich punch too.
There you go.
By the way, ma'am.
I got a prize.
I came first place in the school essay contest.
The first? I'm so proud of you.
Can you read it to me too?
Title, "Mother Whom I Miss."
Like the clouds I can't reach even if I extend my hand,
like the wind I can't hold even if I grasp at it,
Mom's face becomes faint.
The cold autumn raindrops that fall down...
are the tears I shed because I miss my mom.
My goodness. You're a poet.
The wayfaring poet would ask to be your friend.
Does it make you sad too?
Everyone seems to be sad when they hear this.
Yes, it's sad.
It breaks my heart.
You must've missed your mom so much.
Today's the day.
I should make this show a hit, earn money, and move out.
I can do it!
Wow. It's lovely.
You're here, Mrs. Noh.
- Hello. - Yes, it's been a while.
- Are you going to work? - Yes.
Today's the pre-meeting for "Marketaurant."
Oh, my. "Marketaurant"?
Are you in that show as well, Ah Ri?
Yes, I am.
Ah Ri was the one who planned the show.
Is that so? Didn't you quit working for Na Production?
I somehow ended up working with the team.
You know your son will be on the show, right?
Yes, I've heard.
Please don't tell him that Bo Ra and I are sisters.
I haven't told my colleagues yet.
I didn't want others to talk about it.
Okay. I won't say it.
I'll be going now.
- Okay. - Bye.
I should get changed and get going.
When will Jun Soo take off?
- Jun Soo. - Yes, Bo Ra.
I'm going to head out of the station.
When are you taking off?
Well, I'm almost there.
I was on outside duty and going there right after.
You started early. I'll head out now. See you soon.
Okay. See you.
Hello.
Is no one here yet?
Hello, CEO Na.
What?
Why would you be here?
I am Producer Um of "Marketaurant."
It's nice to meet you.
You're the producer of "Marketaurant"?
Did you cast me on purpose by any chance?
No. I cast you as you fit the concept of the show.
Let's pretend this never happened.
Jun Soo.
- Don't be so emotional... - Let go.
Excuse me.
Are you all right?
Wake up. Can you hear me?
CEO Na?
(No Matter What)
- Is something on your mind? - She met her friend.
Isn't Bo Ra coming down?
Until when are you going to avoid Mom?
I'll take care of it.
Director Kang Dae Ro.
Is this your production?
Do you mean the person who did the "Food Report"?
I saw the kitchenhand lady in front of our house.
There's a letter for you.
"Ms. Han Eok Shim"?