(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
About your mom...
Should I let her go?
As your daughter,
I'd say...
I want you and Mom to stay together and live happily for a long time.
But you know,
as a woman...
Dad.
I think it would be the right thing to do.
You always take your mother's side.
I don't know what to do.
With what?
Every February,
I was busy organizing things for students who were graduating.
But I have no idea how I can let your mom go...
and graduate from this marriage.
I'm only...
going to ask you this once...
as a man...
who loves you.
Will you come with me?
Dad.
How did you manage to say goodbye every year?
Having to part with your students every year...
Wasn't it difficult?
Saying goodbye doesn't mean you'll never see them again.
They're just no longer at the school.
When they run into a hurdle in life,
they might think of my advice. "Right, Mr. Ha told me to do this."
And from time to time, I wonder how they're doing.
Just like that, you always stay in each other's life.
Then why can't you do that with Mom?
I just can't let her go.
She was my life partner for nearly 40 years.
Even if there are tons of things that she resents and hates about me,
I want her to remember at least one good thing about me...
and know that our marriage wasn't only filled with bad memories.
I want to...
patch things up with your mother.
Some say that love is eternal.
What does that really mean?
(To Paris, August 30, 2021)
How do you...
make love last?
("It is what a woman leaves off, not what she puts on,")
("that gives her cachet." By Paul Poiret)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
(Episode 15)
The company gave her all the support to grow Sono.
But as soon as he told her to take Sono and run it on her own...
Our sales numbers will take a big hit.
Sono was our best-selling brand...
although it wasn't new and exciting anymore.
Why didn't you bring Sono's monthly sales report?
Are you soldiers awaiting discharge?
Where did your discipline go?
- I was just... - Darn it.
I'm so impressed by President Hwang.
To start your own brand,
you'd need a factory, fabric, and even an office.
Your severance pay won't cut it.
But he's letting us use all the resources.
I'm most happy about not having to fight with Mr. Koh anymore.
We can do anything we want as long as Ms. Ha is okay with it.
You think I start fights for no reason?
You've been visiting our office very often lately.
Do you think you made Sono on your own?
I supported you and took care of all the risk management.
That's why Sono can be where it is today.
Gosh, you people...
Have you no heart? I can't believe you're ditching us.
You're not buying us something to drink to cheer us up?
Why should I? Not a chance!
I never stop people who want to leave.
- Now, that's the Mr. Koh we know. - Submit your monthly sales report.
And the detailed strategic plan too. By the end of the day.
How can we finish them by the end of the day?
- I don't know! - But...
- Submit them today. - But...
Just do as I say!
Goodness.
He's back to being his usual self.
Come on. Let's get to work.
If Sono becomes an independent label,
there will be many changes within the company.
Since Vision PR will now take care of all our advertising needs...
You don't need to do that anymore.
What?
You don't need to get Vision PR involved because of me.
What are you talking about?
Since when did you think so highly of Vision PR?
In the past, you had zero interest in the company.
You're doing this on purpose...
so things would work out between me and Mr. Seok.
That's what you're paying him for.
What? So you're saying...
I spent all that money on marketing...
and hired Vision PR...
just so I could marry you off to him? Is that it?
Yes, that's exactly what you did.
You foolish brat.
Yes, I am foolish.
But whose fault is it that I ended up like this?
You always click your tongue at me. You never trust me...
and always treat me like a fool.
It's not like I want to be a loser.
I don't want to be such a pathetic fool.
You see, I tried my best to make it work.
You shouldn't have stepped in.
You should've patiently waited.
Instead, you gave him all the ads because you couldn't trust me.
Do you have any idea how pathetic I felt?
You made me feel like a complete loser.
What do you take me for?
You're my dad. What else?
You're really frustrating me here.
You've been working closely with me. Shouldn't you know me better by now?
Have you seen me treat incompetent people with respect?
Think about the time when you were head over heels for Jimmy.
I never even considered that punk a professional model.
So I got it all wrong?
I have so many employees,
and they all have families to feed.
I'd never waste the company's money just so you could get hitched!
Did you really think your father could stoop so low?
But I won it with nothing but my hard work.
It's true that I liked you,
and it's also true that's how I got to know the president.
Do you think that made my job easier?
No. It made my work harder.
Because I have to do even better so no one says what you did.
And you, of all people,
are doubting me now?
I'm done listening to such offensive words.
Please leave my office.
Then why did it have to be Mr. Seok of all people?
Am I not allowed to work with the guys you date?
No. It's not that, but...
Date him or break up with him, I don't care. Suit yourself.
I just think that he's a capable, sensible young man,
and I like the way he thinks,
so I'm going to keep working with him.
- Why are you so downcast today? - What?
My blood sugar must've hit rock bottom.
It's just one of those days.
You wake up with pillow marks all over your face,
and they take forever to go away.
Even the things...
you were able to forget about after a glass of drink...
stay on your mind, and you can't shake them off.
Are you really going to move out?
When will you move out, then?
I'm not sure.
You won't say you're not leaving.
So I'm really all alone now.
Why are you alone? What about Mr. Seok?
We broke up.
What?
A limited-edition...
Hey, it's so easy to give up on a limited-edition.
Gosh, don't worry. I'm totally fine.
It's not like he proposed to me, or had a wedding venue booked.
Don't worry. It's fine.
Do you realize that's the fifth one?
You said it was a misunderstanding on your part.
Just apologize to him and...
He agreed to end things as if he was waiting.
Maybe you said mean things to him again.
Sometimes when you talk,
you blurt things out without realizing it.
You can't always say nice things.
So you did say things that you shouldn't have said.
Whatever, I don't care anymore.
By the way,
are you all right?
With that?
J.
Are you sure you'll be okay without him around?
(Woori Photo Studio)
(Woori Photo Studio, Open until the end of the month)
(Woori Photo Studio)
Yes.
Right, I'll clear the space by the weekend.
I'll give you the door code. Feel free to show it to people.
Okay.
I'm getting another call.
Just a moment.
Okay, thank you.
Hello, yes.
- Hello, Ms. Ha. - Hello, you're here too.
Yes. Cookie is tall,
but he doesn't really know how to get things done.
I'm technically his agent,
and he's like my little brother, you know.
Actually, I saw Chi Sook just before I left the office.
I don't need to be too worried, right?
That's right. You don't need to worry.
There was a small misunderstanding,
but it's something the two of us need to deal with.
It may take some time,
but it's one of the things that we need to overcome anyway.
Don't leave her alone for too long. She's hurt, so please comfort her.
I know, and I will.
Okay. Bye.
Did you talk to the realtor?
When can you get the deposit back?
Don't return the key until you get it.
Okay, I know.
Did you call everyone and tell them to pick up their photos?
I'm doing it now.
- I feel frazzled. - You have a lot to do.
I wanted to get the bare minimum,
but I somehow ended up with piles of equipment.
- What will this be turned into? - A café.
It's a different kind of business, so you should get rid of everything.
Too bad you can't keep the lighting equipment.
(Mother)
I'll be right back.
- Yes, Mother. - So you're going back to Paris?
Yes, I made up my mind.
When do you leave?
Ms. Ha.
Are you sure you want to stay in Seoul?
I think Cookie is still hopeful...
that you may decide to leave with him.
Can't you just go with him?
No.
I'm going alone.
I see.
You'll come see me...
before you leave, right?
Yes.
Here, Mi Sook's photos.
Right.
What are you doing?
Okay, let's try.
- What do I do? - The Miss Korea pose.
The Miss Korea pose? Is this too much?
These are great. She looks so pretty and happy.
I don't want to let her go.
They'll come...
(Woori Photo Studio)
and pick up all the equipment tomorrow.
Then I'll be ready...
to leave.
(Woori Photo Studio)
(Kwak Ji Min)
What should she wear to her entrance ceremony?
That one, the one in the middle.
This one?
It's spring, so she should wear the yellow hairpin.
Yes, the big one.
- What do you think? - Perfect.
- This looks nice. - Mom, I took a shower.
Okay, let's see.
You washed all the soap off. Great job.
My sweet pumpkin.
You're only seven. I'm sorry I made you take a shower...
all by yourself.
I have to wash up on my own every day from now on, right?
- Yes. - You're sick, so you can't help me.
Right.
But you'll check every day and make sure I did a good job, right?
You'll be late for your piano lesson.
- Come on. Let's go dry your hair. - Okay.
It's spreading quickly.
If the blood vessels in the stomach are damaged,
you may cough up blood.
If the hemoptysis worsens, it may cause an airway obstruction...
or a sudden fall in blood pressure,
which could be dangerous.
(Kwak Ji Min)
There are just so many things.
There are still so many things that I need to do.
What should I do?
I feel terrible whenever I think about Ji Min.
I can do it.
I'll do it.
It's a piece of cake.
It's so easy.
I asked you to bring me your business plan.
Where is it?
I'm still thinking.
You're not sure if leaving The One would be the right thing to do,
but you're afraid you'd regret it if you decided to stay. Is that it?
How did you know? You read my mind.
So? When will you give me your answer?
Could you wait until the weekend?
Don't tell me you're thinking of doing something else.
I'll sort through my thoughts and tell you everything...
when I report back to you.
Okay, you may leave then.
Hello, I heard you were looking for me.
Yes, Ms. Ha.
Just a second.
Oh, boy.
Here, they're Sono's specification sheets.
You kept all of them?
You, Ms. Nam, and Ms. An all worked so hard on them.
How can I throw them out, knowing that?
You might find them helpful down the road, you know.
Thank you very much for always being so precise and thorough.
Sorry I was always so fussy.
Thanks to you, our samples always looked so amazing.
I wish you all the best.
Aren't you done for the day?
Me? No, I have a lot to do for Claire Marie.
- What about dinner, then? - I'll grab a quick bite.
Do you want a piece of toast?
Sure.
You make the best toast.
That's right.
All right.
Here. You'll miss this.
You helped me with my first T-shirt.
I still remember how excited you were that day.
Just keep that spirit alive,
and you'll do just fine wherever you go.
Thank you.
Can't you just go with him?
You said you'd pack this weekend. I came to help.
I can manage on my own.
What will you do with all this?
I'll only take what I need.
I've been to Europe and China.
I'm used to packing for business trips.
To take just what you need and reduce volume.
That's all a skill,
and it's a must for all designers.
What will you take?
It wasn't practice.
I had a good model.
Do Hoon said he had a meeting.
Did he forget the passcode?
Who is it?
I heard you're going away for a while, so I bought what you'd need.
Take a seat. I'll make some tea.
I'll let you two talk, then.
No. I will leave.
Can you...
spare me some time, son?
You said you'd help me pack.
Then shall we get to it for real?
There's no room for those.
You can stick them in-between.
- They all fit. - They did.
(Woori Photo Studio)
A moment is passing.
Another moment is urging us.
The moment you and I are in love.
The moment you and I...
must part.
(Woori Photo Studio)
My gosh.
Your dad might barge in again.
If he has bread for breakfast,
he has an upset stomach all day.
I'll put the beef bone soup in the freezer.
Heat it until it boils before you eat.
Are you sure you're getting divorced?
I should sign the papers as soon as possible.
I'm bothered when I see him,
and I'm bothered when I don't.
But whenever...
I even say the word "divorce", he disappears.
Why don't you take it back?
This isn't child's play.
We can't keep changing our minds.
You're right.
I suggested we should break up,
but now that I saw his things all packed up,
I'm wondering if it's really right.
What are you talking about?
Who packed what?
Jae Guk.
He's leaving for Paris.
What?
What I say now...
might upset you and you might...
resent me for it,
but life is like...
a very swerving road.
You will come to forks...
and you will reach cliffs.
Of the people who walked with you,
some will take this path...
and some will take another.
You'll feel sad.
You'll want to go with them.
But what can you do?
We're all meant to go our own ways.
He asked me to come with him.
Here,
I have you and there's Dad too.
All my people are here,
and I can't say no, I don't want to go.
I'm still wavering.
There are seasons...
and you miss them all once they're gone.
Every flower you see,
you want to pick so you can keep it close.
But...
you must let go.
You must leave things be.
(Business Plan)
(Young Eun Ha, Incheon to Paris)
(Request to Order Fabrics)
Ms. Ha.
We must order the fabrics...
to prepare for the upcoming season.
Do I put it under The One...
or Sono now that it's independent?
The process stays the same for The One,
but if we go by Sono, we must write up a new contract.
They want an update as soon as possible.
Tell them I'll call them back.
Okay.
(Request to Order Fabrics)
We're closed. Sorry.
You're almost done closing this place too.
I just have to remove the equipment later.
I'm glad I came by before then.
- You can sit down. - Actually...
I wanted to ask you for a favour.
That's why I'm here.
Can you...
take a photo with me, Jae Guk?
The lights.
Gosh, this looks too old.
Oh, dear. It's about to fall off.
The kitchen needs a lot of fixing too.
The sink's too old.
When they get old, both people and houses...
start to break down.
My house is like that.
It looks like you never fixed anything since you moved in.
I was busy teaching the next generation,
and had no time to care about the home.
I think you should fix the plumbing first and soon.
What about the tiles?
See if they're too slippery. We can't have someone falling.
Okay. I'll take a look.
You're the interior guy from across the road.
- Hello. - How are you?
Your husband wants to redo the interior.
- I'll leave for now. - Okay.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
Give us a good price.
I will. I'll give you a call.
- Okay. Bye. - Bye.
You're doing what?
Did you enjoy your class?
Just because you take classes doesn't mean you're studying.
Pay attention to what the teacher says...
What are you doing?
My gosh. You sound like you swallowed a foghorn.
Didn't I tell you I put up the house for sale?
Why would you spend money on a house you're going to sell?
Young Eun paid the mortgage with her salary.
We can't sell it.
Must I take you to court?
You can live here.
I'll move out.
I spent a good many years here.
I should fix what isn't working before I move out.
Until then, pretend I'm renting the smaller room.
Will that do?
To you I may be...
a cold-hearted mother.
But that is what...
a mother must be sometimes.
And...
until the end,
I will be...
your mother.
I will...
wait here for you.
Don't forget that.
Okay?
(Woori Photo Studio)
Mother.
I will call you.
(Soo Ho)
Hi, Soo Ho.
It spread to her stomach.
That's where the blood is coming from.
We stopped the bleeding from the stomach...
with a bronchoscopy for now.
What do we do now?
Is there another medicine?
She could end up losing a lot of blood.
That will be hard to stop.
Doctor.
How much time does she have left?
If she has family or friends she must say goodbye to,
I think it would be best to call them now.
Mi Sook.
Mi Sook...
You should get admitted.
I will look after Ji Min.
I don't want that.
You don't get to say what you want or don't want.
You're not a doctor. You're a patient.
You're being too noisy.
Did Soo Ho ask for your help?
He's really worried.
Once I'm done with the IV drip,
I'll go home.
There's so much left to do.
Jeon Mi Sook. Must you be like this?
Ji Min's set of colouring pencils has 48 colours.
Only half of them have stickers with her names on.
I need to write her name with a marker on her indoor shoes.
She can't tie her hair herself yet.
I said I'd teach her today.
She says I'm the best at doing pigtails.
She wants me to teach her.
Darn you.
Can't I do that?
I'll do it, Mi Sook.
I'm her mom.
I'm still a mom.
I'm so upset.
Young Eun.
Let me be a mom.
Will you? Please?
This is so upsetting.
Mom!
Meeting, living,
loving, and parting.
Like a scene from an ordinary afternoon,
it's just...
one part of living life.
That is the path called life,
and living means...
even if some things hurt,
we have no choice...
but to go on walking down that path.
(Jimmy)
The lunatic.
My gosh!
You scared me!
Why are you peeking into my car?
Do you know how scared I was?
What are you doing outside my place?
How is this outside your place?
Do you live here alone?
I just came out for a drive.
Here?
I can go wherever I want.
I didn't come here to see you.
I can't vent to Young Eun knowing how upset she must be,
and I had nowhere else to go.
So I ended up here.
Darn it. What am I rambling?
Why are you out here when you could come in?
What?
I missed you a lot too.
Haven't we broken up?
Why should I visit you at home?
Who said we broke up?
I like you too much...
to break up over a misunderstanding.
I never broke up with you for one second.
And I'd like to keep it that way.
For real?
Is this really for real?
I'm glad we didn't break up.
I missed you so much,
but I didn't know how to say so.
I missed you so much.
I thought about calling but I just couldn't.
I'm so sorry.
Do Hoon.
You leave tomorrow.
Yes.
We're standing at a forked road.
Why won't you ask?
You didn't ask...
what I'll do.
Your position, your situation,
your reasons.
I understand and accept them all.
I still bought your ticket and asked you to come with me...
because I thought I should...
tell you I still feel the same.
Even if I leave on my own,
it's not because I have...
fallen out of love with you.
I still...
love Ha Young Eun,
and tomorrow and the day after that,
I still will.
I will keep going.
I thought I should tell you that.
Do we really have to break up?
Gosh, what's with the feast?
You're going there to hold an exhibition,
which means you might not be back next year.
Who knows when we'll get the chance to eat together at our place again?
This is nothing compared to what I had in mind.
It's not much, but I hope you enjoy.
Call me if you ever come to Paris.
Isn't that a given?
When that day comes, I'll be the one taking over your bed.
You don't need to drive me to the airport.
It's my job to always see you off and greet you.
Oh, I see.
Is it because you want to go with Ms. Ha?
Fine, you punk.
Gosh, everything looks delicious.
Do Hoon, did you order the food?
The soup is hot, so be careful when you eat it.
Be honest with me.
You caught me.
I'm going to eat the acorn jelly salad first.
It's really good.
What? Ms. Ha.
- What are you doing? - I'm cleaning my desk.
Did you make up your mind?
Yes.
Are you really going to start your own company?
Young Eun, we need to be in sync.
You can't just empty your desk without telling us.
Everyone, let's begin cleaning out our desks.
You guys aren't going anywhere.
You guys should stay at Sono.
(Resignation Letter, Ha Young Eun)
What is this?
I'm sorry, sir.
Young Eun.
Thank you so much for everything you've done for me.
Are you sure you won't regret it?
I might.
But if I don't do this,
I might end up regretting it even more.
(Departures)
(You are here on the Departures Hall.)
You came.
Yes.
Mom.
Hey, Ji Min.
Did you have fun?
Mom, I went to the bathroom all by myself today.
Good for you.
I also told my teacher that I tied my hair all by myself.
Ji Min.
One day, when you come back from kindergarten,
I might not be home.
Why not?
I'm really exhausted and sleepy,
so I might have to go and get some sleep.
Take me with you.
You can't come.
You need to be 100 years old.
Until then, eat well...
and grow tall.
You can take your time.
But you're not 100 years old.
I know. But I'm so tired and sleepy.
I think it's because I didn't eat well.
So make sure you don't ever get picky with food.
- Okay? - Okay.
Good girl.
You're such a good girl. I love you.
Is it really that serious?
Director Hwang.
I came to tell you something.
Just because I'm not going with you...
doesn't mean I don't love you enough,
and it's not because I have no trust in us.
My love for you...
remains the same.
At first,
I wasn't sure about the love I had for you.
But...
thanks to you,
I learned that this could work.
That was amazing!
Thanks to your love,
I was able to experience something new.
You helped me achieve things...
that I never thought I could achieve.
Thank you.
You made me so happy.
Our love was overwhelming.
I know.
Thank you, Jae Guk.
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for teaching me how to love.
I will no longer be scared.
I will remember how passionately we loved each other...
and use that memory...
to continue on with my life.
That's it. Pull it.
Good. Put the hairband...
What is this?
(Woori Kindergarten)
Ji Min.
An everlasting love...
- Tell your teacher to leave out... - isn't about staying together.
- the fried egg in your fried rice. - Okay.
It's about how much that love changes you.
Okay. Oh, right.
It's about living...
- Let me teach you how to dance. - the rest of your life...
based on the lessons you learned...
from the love you once shared.
Soo Ho.
I'm glad we fell in love with each other.
I promised you...
to protect you no matter what.
I promised to be your guardian fairy.
I'm sorry I couldn't keep that promise.
You are my guardian fairy.
Whenever I came home angry because of someone,
you always took my side.
Whenever I got upset because things didn't go my way,
you drank beer with me.
Whenever I got angry,
you made ridiculous jokes and made me laugh.
Whenever I was happy,
you always got even more excited.
You were...
my guardian fairy.
I'm sorry you have to leave on your own.
I'm sorry...
that I can't go with you.
Take good care of Ji Min.
I'm sorry for leaving you behind and making you do all the work.
Watch over us.
When we meet again,
let's make sure to recognize each other right away.
Okay, let's do that.
I want you to mourn for no more than three days.
After that, I want you to put the past behind you...
and begin living your life.
There are times when it rains.
There are times when the sky is clear.
Just like that, remember that I was once a part of your life.
The sadness you feel...
will only be temporary.
The loneliness you feel will not be with you for long.
Don't let yourself get too emotional.
I just hope that you will sometimes...
remember me from time to time.
Then...
continue to carry on with your life.
(Jeon Mi Sook rests here.)
Let us take a moment to give her a silent prayer.
(Jeon Mi Sook rests here.)
(I hope you watch over us. Let's meet again.)
Goodbye.
Ji Min, you're going to be late.
- It's time to go to kindergarten. - Okay, Auntie.
Auntie, did I do a better job of tying my hair than yesterday?
Say goodbye to your mommy.
See you later, Mom.
I'm sorry I keep asking you for help.
I have a meeting this morning.
Go on.
I'll make sure Ji Min gets to kindergarten safely.
Thank you.
Ji Min, don't forget to tell your teacher...
"I'm allergic to eggs."
"I can't eat fried eggs."
"Please leave out the eggs in the gimbap."
"Is there anything else I can eat other than sponge cake?"
- Okay. - Okay.
I'll see you later. Thank you.
Let's go.
Goodness, the weather is great. Don't you think so?
Gosh, your ribbon is pretty.
I wore it so my mom can see me.
She'll easily be able to find you.
Ji Min.
"I'm allergic to eggs."
"I can't eat fried eggs."
"Please leave out the eggs in the gimbap."
"Is there anything else I can eat other than sponge cake?"
We have other snacks. Let's go inside.
Everlasting love...
is about becoming a part of your loved one's life.
A part of you lives inside them and stays there forever.
(Reports, Business Results for Quarter 1 and 2)
(FW Dress Designs, SS Blouse Designs)
Young Eun.
I mean, Ms. Ha. What did I just hear?
You're leaving by yourself?
Ms. Nam, starting from tomorrow, check the sales log...
as soon as you come to work.
I'll talk to HR...
and have them send you a detailed report.
Listen, you brat.
I mean, Ms. Ha.
Sun Ju, if you ever find wrinkles in the fabric,
or the colour isn't right,
make sure you notify the Manufacturing Team,
Sales Team, and Development Team.
It's best to gather everyone and solve the issue on the spot...
to keep things quick and accurate.
Ms. Ha, are you sure about your decision?
It's not too late to change your mind.
I'll talk to President Hwang...
and convince him to let you stay.
Chi Hyung and So Young.
Keep the sample room neat and organized.
Also, make sure the magnetic buttons are stored...
separately from each other to prevent scratches.
Young Eun, what's with you?
You were offered to take Sono.
The answer should've been a yes or no.
Why is it that you always come up with unexpected answers?
Instead of leaving with Sono,
I just decided to leave by myself.
Can I ask you why?
There are designs I've always wanted to introduce to the world...
but was always scared to do so.
I was scared I might fail,
and it felt unnecessary to walk a difficult path.
I convinced myself to settle with what I had.
I just came up with excuses because I wasn't confident.
But now, I want to give it a try.
Does that mean you're confident now?
I'm still nervous and worried.
But now, I have the courage to put things to action...
even if that means I might fail.
You'll have freedom,
but it won't be easy.
I'm determined.
Okay, I understand what you mean.
I'm not surprised.
Thank you.
I met someone,
and I loved him.
Although we couldn't be together,
our love showed me the way...
and helped me walk that path.
That is how...
love continues...
and lasts forever.
(Special thanks to Kim Jung Young for her special appearance)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
What did you just say?
- Why? - I want to start doing...
what I've always wanted to do but was too scared to try.
You did all this?
This design is too good to keep to myself.
Then how about I do another fashion show?
This time, you should do it in Paris.
You're going to do what?
I don't know how long it's going to take.
But this time, I want to do this myself.
Haven't you heard from Jae Guk?
He isn't the type to call just to ask how you're doing.
They decided to end it.
It's up to them to decide whether to get back together or not.
I miss her.
One day, I hope I see you...
standing in the corner of a street just like that day.
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)