(Red Balloon)
(Seo Ji Hye)
(Lee Sung Jae)
(Hong Soo Hyun)
(Lee Sang Woo)
(Jung Yu Min)
(Yoon Mi Ra, Yoon Joo Sang, Lee Bo Hee, Jung Bo Seog)
(Kim Hye Seon, Choi Dae Chul, Lee Sang Suk, Seol Jung Hwan)
(Red Balloon)
(All characters, organizations, and events...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
Why, you little...
Honey! Geum Ah!
Did you just hit me?
Did you hit me in front of this wench?
I didn't hit you.
Just calm down.
Let's not do this. Please.
You were serious about this.
This wasn't a joke.
You didn't just fall for this girl's seduction.
You liked her and went along with it too.
I didn't even know that.
Geum Ah.
Geum Ah!
(Episode 13)
What were you thinking?
Why did you do this?
Why?
Why? You idiot! How could you do this?
How could you do something so reckless?
A 28-year-old should know better.
Is this how I raised you?
I didn't get you this job so that you could do this.
I know.
And I hung in there for your sake.
If it hadn't been for you, I would've already quit...
and lived my life as I pleased.
I don't get you at all.
What did you see in that old married man...
that had you do something degrading?
Why did you do this?
You're out of your mind.
I didn't know my heart would beat for him.
I started being nice at first only because I felt bad for him.
But for the first time in my life,
I found someone who thought I was special.
He thinks I'm cool.
He says I'm pretty.
So how could I not fall in love with him?
What else does one need?
What?
- You're being impossible. - I'll get him to divorce her.
- I already told them that. - What?
I asked his wife to divorce him.
I want to bet my life on Mr. Ji.
You're out of your mind.
This isn't gambling. Why would you bet your life on him?
Besides, he's not someone you can bet your life on.
You chose a man who can't willingly divorce his wife.
He can't be yours...
no matter how badly he wants it.
Do you get it?
Mr. Ji was groomed by that family from a young age.
That's his reality.
He won't divorce his wife. He can't.
I saw a psychiatrist.
I stopped talking and laughing at home...
ever since...
Mom took me to catch Dad cheating on her.
She took me by the wrist while I was half asleep...
and started looking for Dad.
Then, she barged into the front gate of a house.
"Look at what you're letting your daughter see!"
She pushed me forward so that I could get a better look.
Dad yelled at her for bringing a child over to this house,
and Mom took the woman by her hair.
A physical altercation broke out between the three of them,
and all I did...
was stand there.
No one even cared about me.
That day,
I lost my eyes and ears,
and they think I don't remember anything.
Actually, they probably hope for that to be true.
Because that's what they want.
But how could I ever forget that scene?
It's when I promised myself...
not to date and to forget about marrying anyone.
I didn't want to marry a man like Dad and suffer like Mom.
I was only in eighth grade!
Why didn't you tell me?
You should've at least told me.
What good would that have done?
I didn't know you were also suffering.
Wait.
You too?
Eun Kang.
I'm sorry you had to see this.
I'm sorry, Eun Kang.
I wasn't scared about anyone else finding out,
but the thought of you knowing terrified me.
Eun Kang.
Why are you still here? Shouldn't you be elsewhere?
You should head home and solve this mess.
If my sister gets hurt in any way,
I will make you pay.
We're leaving.
Where were you all day? You weren't answering your phone.
What happened? Did you get hurt?
You don't seem like your usual self.
What's wrong?
Mom.
Why are you crying?
Did you get into a fight?
Nam Chul is having an affair.
What? Nam Chul is having an affair?
Mul Sang!
- What's going on? - My heart is pounding.
Nam Chul, that dunce, is having an affair!
How did you find out?
I just got back from seeing them together.
Are you saying that those cheating rats...
physically ganged up on you?
- Did you see her? - Who is she?
The bookkeeper at the company.
The bookkeeper?
Are you saying he's been seeing the company bookkeeper?
My gosh. I can't believe it.
Didn't she come by the house once?
An affair with someone so young? No way.
Were you aware of this?
And you let them be?
Cha Won,
come home right away.
Sure, Dad. I'll be there shortly.
How does this make sense?
How could he cheat on Geum Ah?
The audacity!
Why did you let this slide?
You should've beaten him to a pulp and kicked him out.
Why isn't Cha Won here? What's taking him so long?
I'm home.
You took me for a fool.
Didn't I give you enough warnings?
Is this what we get for taking in a poor kid?
How dare you cheat on her.
Why you... You'll die in my hands.
- What? - Why you little...
Dad, what's going on?
Let's talk this out instead.
- Let go of me! - Please don't do this.
Don't hold your father back.
We called you so that he could throw punches.
He has been having an affair with the company bookkeeper.
You said she was a friend from college.
Could he and the bookkeeper...
have been siphoning our money?
Mom, please.
How dare you stab me in the back.
I told you to end it before my daughter found out.
Nam Chul, go. Get out of here!
And go where?
You're a servant of this family who shouldn't have...
thought about having an affair.
Mom, that's enough.
His kids should be back anytime now.
Dad, please stop.
This won't solve anything.
You know your father was a boxer.
Nam Chul should taste his punches.
It makes me shake in anger.
I can only imagine how Geum Ah feels.
Strip him down to his underwear and kick him out.
Nam Chul, let's go out. Hurry.
Where are you taking him?
What?
Just stay still.
Gosh. If you're going to beat him, beat him properly.
You used to be able to break stones.
You're so weak now.
Did you get too old?
No matter how old I am,
I can easily beat a man like him.
I'm just holding myself back.
Gosh. I'm so lonely.
After piecing everything together,
I can't say that my parents went too far.
I'm disappointed in you.
How could someone like you have an affair with the bookkeeper?
I always take your side,
but this time,
I can't do that.
You hurt my sister,
and it's not something...
I can forgive.
I have nothing to say.
I have no excuses.
Don't take my side either.
It's not something you can take sides on.
You won't be able to understand.
We lived in different worlds.
She was the first person to ever validate me.
For the first time,
someone paid attention to my feelings.
The differences in our age...
and our titles...
didn't matter.
You heard, didn't you?
I'm only a servant who deserves to get kicked out in his underwear.
They're furious I dared to cheat.
That's the current state I live in.
That's the kind of treatment I'm used to,
and she was the first one to boost my ego.
Is there no choice for me...
but to beg on my knees?
You should apologize to my sister and sort out your affair.
You know why I asked to meet, don't you?
Eun San...
will quit her job.
Do you know how hard it is for me to hold it in?
I apologize.
Do you have nothing better to do than play around with a kid?
I wasn't playing around.
Then what was it?
Don't try to sugarcoat it and tell me it was true love.
You should act your age.
I can't make you believe me,
but we... - "We?"
My feelings...
were sincere.
Sincere? What a joke.
Is that why you threw her away...
and ran off as soon as your wife showed up?
You're such a coward.
Is it okay...
to toy around and throw her away since she's from a poor family?
Eun San is a sister...
I practically raised.
Whenever my parents went off to work,
I'd feed her, change her diaper, and hold her.
I won't ever forgive you...
for treating my sister that way.
When my parents find out, they won't let it pass.
They're uneducated, so I don't know how they'll react.
I know.
I'll take any punishment I deserve.
Be responsible.
Be as responsible as you can be.
You understand what I mean, don't you?
I'll watch how you deal with it before I take action.
Do they know Eun San is my...
I didn't tell anyone.
No one knows.
When I told my father-in-law about hiring a new bookkeeper,
I used someone else's name...
because you asked me...
to do that.
You better make sure...
no one from that family hurts her.
Do you understand?
Eun San...
How is she doing?
Are you even worried about her?
Please don't scold her.
It's all my fault.
She...
Please don't hurt her.
It's none of your business.
Instead, you should think about how to compensate for it.
Make them get a divorce.
We can't keep him around when he cheats on her.
Just stay quiet if you're clueless.
What don't I know?
We should kick him out in his underwear.
How dare he cheat on her?
How dare you come in here?
You're shameless.
Did you really sleep at the office?
We were about to go there now.
I slept at the office.
You can check the security footage.
Bring that girl over.
Make her go on her knees right now.
Everything is my fault.
I promise it won't happen again.
Please forgive me.
Will you write a written promise?
That's not enough.
We can't let it pass so easily.
Will you?
I will.
It's me.
Everything will pass.
That's why they call it an affair.
You should forgive him once.
I'll take care of everything else.
He even signed a written promise.
You should focus on your family and your children.
He's not a bad person at heart. I'm sure he'll be himself soon.
Right now?
Did something happen?
What do you mean I don't have to know? I'm family.
All right, Mother. I'll buy some and go over.
Gosh.
My goodness.
Long time no see, Ba Da.
It's good to see you.
To be honest, I can't say the same.
Are you well?
How can I be well after she ruined my life like this?
Is this Eun Kang?
"An ex-girlfriend's bold revenge."
So many people watched it, and it's a popular video.
Is this really Eun Kang?
Can't you tell?
Even if they blur it, those who know her can tell.
Didn't you know this was what she was like?
I guess not.
She doesn't even bat an eye while acting like this.
What did I do to deserve this?
It's normal for couples to break up.
I guess she didn't even tell you.
Can we go somewhere to talk?
Yes, Mother.
I bought the cake.
Can I make a quick stop before going over?
All right. I'll be right over.
I'll contact you sometime soon.
Anytime.
I'll be waiting, Ba Da.
Mother, I bought the cake.
Is Father out?
He was upset, so he went to the sauna.
Did something happen?
My mouth tastes bitter, so I don't want to talk.
Gosh, that's no good.
I'll quickly bring over some sweet cake for you.
Please pass me some cake to take to my mother-in-law...
What is this?
I can't take it to her like this. I told you what to do.
You told me to serve them in pieces.
But you used bowls.
I told you to place it nicely on a dessert plate.
Why does it need to look nice? What's wrong with the bowl?
Why are you picking a fight over nothing?
You can't make it go on its side. It should be standing up.
But it wants to lie down.
"Ma'am,"
"I'm so tired from drawing customers to the showcase."
"May I lie down?" That's what it's saying.
Enough with being ridiculous.
Please just do what I ask.
Don't you know what looks good tastes good too?
No, I don't.
It'll get mushed up in your stomach anyway.
Why are you so difficult?
You must tire out the people around you.
Your husband must be a really understanding guy.
Take these to your mother-in-law and sister-in-law.
This must be expensive because of the strawberry.
Goodness.
Why did you just pick one off with your hand?
My hands are clean.
They're in the water all day long.
This doesn't fill you up. It's a waste.
You should be frugal.
I saw many go bankrupt because of bad spending habits.
You'll end up the same if you don't change.
Hey.
You shouldn't work for someone if you want to behave like this.
If you're working here, you should follow our ways.
You can't behave like you're at your own house.
Gosh.
Are you looking down on me for working at a place like this?
This isn't your home. It belongs to your father-in-law.
It's just a matter of time before you start wailing.
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about your husband.
He's a handsome guy.
He talks gently too.
How did a man like him end up with...
What are you trying to say with that look?
You don't have to ask me to know.
Let's be frank between us.
- He's way over your league. - Excuse me?
If you don't have the looks, you should be nice.
You're such a cranky person.
You must make it hard for him.
Women should be gentle.
Looking at your husband these days,
he seems to be having an affair.
You didn't notice, right?
All the women in this house never notice anything.
If your husband ever leaves you, the ladies will be lining up.
Even I want to go after him.
Do you know you're infuriating me?
There's no helping that.
You should be good to your husband before he leaves you.
Is Shin Ki Han really just a friend?
Isn't he your ex-boyfriend?
Why are you being like this?
Did Eun Kang tell you that?
No, I overheard it from patients at the hospital.
Eun Kang told me you were going to Sokcho.
Did you really think it was a coincidence?
You didn't know Cho Eun Kang was this kind of person, did you?
She's a scary one.
Why would you tell her you thought he was having an affair?
But I'm right.
Watch what you say, and do what I tell you to do.
You're making me so anxious, Mom.
(Han Ba Da)
Meet me in my office. We need to talk.
What is it? Is something wrong?
Eun Kang, are we friends?
What?
We're friends. Why?
Did you tell Ki Han that I was going to Sokcho?
- Yes. - Why did you?
I thought I ran into him by chance,
and you made me think I was right.
Well... I told Ki Han...
because I wanted you and my mother to have a good trip.
Even if you kept it a surprise before we left,
you should've told me the truth when we got back.
Ki Han asked me to keep it secret. You can ask him.
My husband knew I was carrying my father's debt.
Are you the one who told him?
- No, it wasn't me. - It wasn't?
You can check with Cha Won. I never said that.
Are you in touch with Cha Won without me?
Have you met him without me?
I'd have no reason to see him...
except for when I'm preparing meals for your mother...
or at Chairman Ko's.
Oh, there was a time I had a drink with him,
but that was to make him understand why you were upset.
That's it.
Who's your first love?
You said it was the son of the family you tutored for.
Who was it?
You wouldn't know him.
Why are you suddenly being like this?
We've been friends for 20 years.
We know everything about each other.
There's no reason I wouldn't know who your first love is.
I never told you because it was a one-sided love.
I was too embarrassed.
Eun Kang, I feel ashamed and strange...
for even saying this to you.
But do you have feelings...
for Cha Won?
- What? - You knew him first.
My mother said that several times as well.
Today, I suddenly realized...
that Cha Won said the handkerchief was from the amusement park,
and you said it was from Sokcho.
Why don't your stories match up?
We could remember it differently.
Now that I think about it, I don't remember where it's from.
It's the same with the photo.
It makes no sense that you kept it for that long...
when you have such a good memory.
It would be visible as soon as the bag was opened.
Tell me honestly.
Honestly?
Fine. I have feelings for your husband.
That's why I kept a photo of him.
Now that you've finally noticed, I'll come clean.
He is my first love.
You think that's all?
Something happened that would completely shock you.
Tell me honestly.
What's wrong with you?
What have I done?
I'm your friend. Don't you trust me?
Did you go to Tae Ki's wedding and cause a scene?
Yes.
I was so angry I couldn't stand it.
My uncle told me to do that...
so I wouldn't end up bottling it all up and getting sick.
I was too embarrassed to tell you.
How did you find out?
Where's your necklace?
Where is it?
I must've lost it. Oh, dear.
Are you looking for this?
Why do you have this?
It was under my desk.
It must've fallen out while I was looking for the eye drops.
That's true. I'd taken it off.
I had a rash on my neck.
You didn't take it off.
It was ripped off.
Why would I rip it off?
Look, it's been ripped off.
Ba Da, stop this.
I didn't know you'd think of me this way.
Even if your mother didn't, I thought you would trust me,
but I was wrong.
Do you even think of me as your friend?
- What? - Compared to you,
I have nothing, and I'm very much in your debt.
But do you think I'm someone who'd go after a friend's husband?
Even if you thought that of me, what about Cha Won?
Is Cha Won someone like that?
How could you even think this?
If you'd thought of me as a friend, you'd never say this to me.
And not even knowing that, I did everything for you.
I ran all your errands, took care of your mother,
and even took care of Mi Poong.
While you were at a party,
I ran all over the place looking for Ddolbang.
And this is all you can say to me?
I'm so disappointed in you.
You don't even know how I feel.
Just for tonight.
Stay with me.
No longer - Are we taking this?
I'll take the bus.
I get carsick whenever I take a taxi.
How can you take a bus if even a taxi makes you carsick?
Here.
- Just get in. - Goodness.
Chairman Ko, you finished your shopping so quickly.
- Here, get in. - What?
You must be here with your wife.
She's our helper.
I see.
The woman who figured out...
that your son-in-law was cheating?
You must be good at that.
You think that's all?
If I catch you cheating, you're dead.
I feel so bad for your husband.
But you look so familiar.
How would you know me?
A woman I know...
is studying the classics at our district borough hall,
and you look exactly like her.
That woman has quite the temper.
This woman does, too, right Chairman Ko?
I think that's true.
What is this nonsense? Do you know me?
Have you ever seen me lose my temper?
I've been driving a taxi for 35 years.
I can tell how people are at first glance.
You're such a chatterbox.
You must've seduced a lot of ladies in your day.
I have an old tiger lady at home, so that's out of the question.
What is this nonsense?
I'm sure you're out looking for young tigers and getting bitten.
What is this rubbish?
What are you two doing?
Do you know each other?
- No! - No!
Then why do you keep talking nonsense and rubbish?
Why don't the two of you date?
- What nonsense is this? - What rubbish is this?
I hate women like that.
I know a woman just like her...
who graduated from the same elementary school as I did,
and she's such a handful.
Look who's talking.
I also know a man just like you from my elementary school,
and he cheats on his wife so much he's on the verge of a divorce.
Chairman Ko, take a different car.
I can't drive when someone gets on my nerves.
Ms. Yang, getting carsick would be better than this.
Gosh, I'm so lonely.
- What's wrong with you? - What?
I'm so lonely!
- Mr. Ji. - Yes?
It looks like it'll last a few days.
You must've fallen badly.
- Keep an eye out. You'll get hurt. - Yes.
Did Cho Eun San really quit?
Yes.
She was feeling unwell.
So Ms. Na is coming back?
She's starting next week.
We should have a farewell party for Eun San.
(For the CEO's use only)
(Digestive drinks, digestive aids)
(College friend Tae Baek San)
(Delete contact)
(Confirm delete?)
(Yes)
Is that the borough office?
You lied to me...
so that I wouldn't know you were earning money.
This is why there are no secrets in this world.
Do you know that his son-in-law is having an affair?
Of course, I know. I called it right off the bat.
The family is in shambles.
I tailed the son-in-law with the chairman.
We even rang the bell at the studio apartment...
that he had rented out with the woman.
- Just the bell? - And then it struck me.
He had to think of a more peaceful option...
if a divorce wasn't in the cards.
He shouldn't have held back.
He should've confronted those two.
It was with the company bookkeeper.
The bookkeeper?
But I heard that it was a college friend.
The son-in-law probably lied.
She's not even that old.
Kids these days can be so brazen.
I bet she was after his money.
Don't speak ill of her if you don't know the facts.
How can you be certain that the girl seduced him?
Doesn't she have parents?
What do you expect from parents who raised a daughter like that?
I quit my job.
- What nonsense is this? - What rubbish is this?
- Why did you quit? - I told her to.
It wasn't promising, so I suggested that she switch jobs.
So much for finally having a regular job.
Dae Geun, have your meal.
I bet she can't keep a boyfriend for a month.
A month? Not even a week.
By the way, it's about the daughter-in-law.
According to her mother-in-law, she runs a jewelry shop.
Could she be your friend? The husband's a doctor as well.
It's not her. My friend's a jewelry designer,
and her husband is a doctor at a university hospital.
Meanwhile, your boss' son is a dermatologist.
Is that so?
You should see how rude she is.
She must know how to flirt with men,
seeing how she married a catch.
Meanwhile, my two daughters...
can't even get themselves decent boyfriends.
I'll get going.
Aren't you going to eat?
What has gotten into you?
You rarely skip your meals.
Eun Kang, can we meet up?
This is the best I can do right now.
I'll trust your good character.
Don't take Eun San's calls.
Eun Kang, wait.
Please tell Eun San...
to eat well...
and stay healthy.
She shouldn't cry either.
Also,
tell her I'm sorry.
No.
I'm not going to tell her any of that.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I don't want to understand it.
Let's say that you do.
What on earth are you sipping all the time?
It's what Ba Da got me.
Thanks to this,
I've been able to walk up and down the stairs more easily.
That has never been a challenge for you.
Shouldn't I be the one drinking this?
You have the money, so buy yourself a batch.
Gosh, I'm lonely.
Get dressed already.
Is this necessary?
I'm not in the mood.
Don't think about your mood.
Put Geum Ah and the children first.
I want nothing more than to kick him out,
but you convinced me.
What can I do when this family needs Nam Chul to function?
Watch what you say.
Choose your words carefully in front of the kids.
I'll have to ask my mouth.
Mr. Ji.
Are you okay?
Gosh, I'm lonely.
I'm all right.
Once more, everyone.
- How fun was that? - Let's go.
- Mom, are you all right? - I'm good.
I'm fine.
He wanted me to give this to you.
It's 100,000 dollars.
Know that this is his way of wanting to end it.
Think of it as compensation.
I don't need any consolation,
so give it back.
What did you expect?
Men are all the same. Just look at Dad.
Don't compare him to Dad.
He's different.
Different? In what way?
You saw him that day.
When it truly mattered, he ran after his wife,
not you.
No man abandons his wife and children...
for a woman he had a fling with.
The whole family went skiing today.
They will be camping as well.
That's how it is for you and him.
So forget about him.
The sooner, the better.
Think that none of this ever happened.
Buy yourself a used RV with the money and drive off.
It's your dream.
Give the money back.
You silly girl. Why would you give the money back?
The money might not be enough to change your life,
but it can bring comfort.
That's the power of money.
Eun San!
There you go.
- Go ahead. - Have some.
- Isn't it delicious? - It is.
- Is it good? - It's so good.
- Try the dip as well. - Can I have more?
You know what they say about dining out.
Nothing beats an outdoor barbecue.
- It's so good. - Here you go.
The punches I threw.
Don't take it to heart.
It's just that I saw red at the moment.
Living with my own in-laws was just as annoying.
Even now,
everything about it still upsets me,
and I'd never choose to do it again.
At that young age, I carried a mesh bag taller than me,
dealing in rags and junk.
You have no idea...
how territorial other junk dealers can be.
Thugs were beating me up one day,
and I was rescued by my father-in-law...
who sold taffy at the time.
Ever since then,
I followed my in-laws around...
selling taffy and dealing in junk.
I did all the things people looked down on.
Back in the day,
a lot of stolen goods were brought to the junkyard.
The police came by often...
and took me in for questioning.
I was even framed for stealing those goods.
That's why I still fear cops.
The tears I shed...
would make the Han River overflow.
Gosh, I'm lonely.
My in-laws beat me up often.
And I'm probably the only one...
who had to nurse his mother-in-law in his latter years.
My father-in-law left me...
to change her diapers.
He wouldn't let his daughter do any chores,
saying that she had all thumbs.
It was just me.
He worked me like a dog.
They say women don't eat spinach...
because it reminds them of their in-laws.
In my case,
I stay away from noodles.
That was a joke, you know.
Right.
But I stayed despite being mistreated...
because of my siblings.
I was the only one who was earning money at the time.
Our situation is pretty much the same.
When we first met,
you ate 56 dumplings at the restaurant,
and that broke my heart.
I thought I had about 100 of them.
I was surprised to see someone so slim...
gobble up 56 dumplings.
Hang in there for three years.
The company...
will be yours.
It's about time I retired.
- Go on. Enjoy. - That's hilarious.
Of course.
- Yes, it's delicious. - Right?
- I'm impressed. - What?
Right?
Nam Chul,
I only ask you one thing.
My Geum Ah...
Please don't hurt her.
She's no child,
but she is one at heart.
I ask this of you.
I need to sleep in a spacious room...
where I can roll around and fart all I want.
This won't do for me.
Dad, Mom can't sleep in there.
Not even for one night?
We should let them enjoy some family time.
How dense are you?
You're so lame.
Nam Chul.
- Yes? - Hand me the key.
I'll take the truck home.
Mom, I bet you're going home to fart all you want.
You just don't know better.
- Here. - Okay, we're off.
- Good night. - Good night.
- Have fun. - Bye.
- Can you believe it? - Is that how bad...
- Grandma's farts are? - No way.
My gosh.
Ban Sook, you look like the lady of the house.
No one's here, right?
I already told you.
The whole family went skiing. Come on in.
Goodness me.
I think they went on a trip for their daughter and son-in-law.
The old man is cunning, I give you that.
It takes more than an average man to live in a mansion like this.
If I had married someone like him instead of you,
I'd be living in luxury too.
Did you forget that we were meant to be?
My gosh. Look at how grand this place is.
It even smells different.
It smells like money.
Actually, it's ox tail soup you're smelling.
I've been cooking it since that's what he ordered.
Have some before you go with a glass of soju.
- You didn't bring your taxi, right? - No.
I smell Korean beef.
Imported beef doesn't smell like this.
Can I take a tour of the house?
Go ahead. There's no harm in looking.
My gosh.
- Is it good? - Oh, my gosh.
Goodness.
If you live in a big house like this,
you would never argue with anyone.
You can go upstairs if you get tired of someone.
There are three bathrooms.
You could live your life not seeing your own family, right?
Exactly.
When you live in a small house,
you argue because you're in each other's faces.
If it had been me,
I would've installed a big round bathtub...
in the master bedroom.
The rich can lack imagination at times.
In the master bedroom?
Why would you put it in there and not in the bathroom?
Stay put if you don't know better.
It's the best.
You can have a bath while half asleep...
and also after sweating. It's really great.
Why would you take a bath in the middle of the night?
Are there houses with bathtubs in the master bedroom?
Yes. Motels do.
What?
I heard about it. I didn't go there in person.
Don't lie.
You just said it was really great. Where did you go? Let's go.
It's gone now. They're remodeling.
- It's what I heard. - Dae Bong.
How do rich people make so much money?
I don't know.
We must have different fates.
What do they do?
I couldn't ask because I found Mr. Ko difficult.
I think they make steel. I'm not so sure either.
I see.
Let's go. What's the point of staying here?
Should we spend the night here?
I want to spend a night at a nice place like this.
Is this "Parasite?"
Who knows what could be in their basement?
They don't have a basement.
Forget it. Let's go before they catch us sleeping here.
They're not coming back today.
At least try out their sofa.
What's the point? It'll only make me jealous.
Hurry up, let's go.
Don't you want some soup?
Let me give you a bowl.
He thinks he's so noble.
They wouldn't notice even if he had a bowl.
Gosh.
If I had stayed for some soup,
it would have been like "Parasite."
You're right. That was close.
I'm 100m away. Come out.
Are you sleeping?
No. Why?
Something came up at work.
I have to make a call to Mr. Lee.
You should sleep.
What brought you all the way here?
This ski resort...
is the place we promised to come together.
Are you telling me to get lost?
I wronged you.
I'm sorry I put you through this.
Didn't you say it was the first time?
It was the first for me too.
It was my first time sleeping with a man,
and it was the first time I loved someone with all my heart.
I could give you my all.
This is the best I can do.
- Please accept it. - I don't need your money.
Is it fun going on a trip...
with your family after throwing me some money?
Are you happy?
You can barely spend 10,000 dollars, but you gave me 100,000 dollars.
Are you that desperate to get rid of me?
Even at this moment,
I'm afraid my kids or my wife might wake up and run over.
I'm a coward.
Don't look back at someone like me, and go on your way.
I don't deserve your love.
This is all I can do for you.
Let's go. I'll hail a taxi for you.
You're lucky you have a place to return to.
What about me?
What should I do?
We played together,
and your mother showed up.
But no one came for me.
The sun is setting, and it's getting dark.
But I have nowhere to go.
Where can I go?
You told me just yesterday that you loved me.
How can you suddenly change?
Did you even love me at all?
Are you sure it was love?
I have a family.
I was lonely and bored.
I think 100,000 dollars is enough for fooling around.
Are you doing this because you need more money?
How much more can you give me?
My sister was right.
So this is the real you.
Honey.
Honey!
Let me go!
- Let me go! - Honey.
Don't be like this. The kids are sleeping.
Let go. Are you scared they'll hear us?
How could you give her 100,000 dollars?
How dare you let her come here?
I never told her to come here.
You must have told her where we were.
She made an assumption since we came here before.
I saw you comforting and coaxing her.
You never acted like that with me.
How is she so commanding in front of you?
We never even talked about love,
but I guess you two did.
You never apologized to me or said you were sorry.
They say even the foolish know when their husband cheats.
You took your pillow out to the living room,
yet I didn't realize.
I never imagined such a thing.
I trusted you...
and your character.
I came here thinking...
you sorted it out. How could you?
What do you like about her so much?
Is it because she's young? Do you like her young body?
It's not like that.
I can't beat her.
I didn't even have the will to fight the moment I saw her.
I'm over 50. How can I beat a 28-year-old?
Her skin is flawless even without any makeup on.
She's so young without any wrinkles.
I'm already in menopause and my life as a woman is ending.
What can I do?
I have no chance whatsoever.
- Don't go out. - How can you be so cruel?
How can you be like this?
The least you could do is hide it.
What is a smart man like you doing?
Hit me.
Hit me until you feel better.
Tell me you're sorry!
Apologize to me!
Why won't you apologize?
Don't cry.
I said, don't cry.
Don't cry.
Ban Sook.
- Ban Sook. - What is it?
Did you make a kimchi pancake?
I was craving a drink too.
Cheers.
Seeing that rich family's house...
makes me feel strange.
If you hadn't married me,
you would've lived in a place like that, getting pampered.
Working at their place must make you envy them.
It must make you feel worse about our situation,
but you don't show it.
I'm sorry.
I'm the one who is sorry.
If you were a successful baseball player,
you'd be living in a better house than theirs.
You'd be living a happy life...
with a kinder, more beautiful woman.
If it wasn't for that accident...
It was my fault.
Don't talk nonsense.
Don't bring up the past. Just eat this instead.
It tastes delicious.
Your kimchi tastes great this time.
No one can deny that you're a great cook.
You were so good at baseball that you were even in the newspaper.
I dropped out of school during middle school,
and I was working at a restaurant.
But you were always surrounded by pretty high school girls.
I went over with a scarf I knitted for your birthday,
and I saw you hanging out with high school girls.
I ran away while crying.
Why did you chase after me?
I still can't forget the sound of you getting hit by the car.
Your life was ruined because of me.
Ever since then, I was afraid you'd leave me.
That's why I stuck close to you.
I stuck onto you like a leech and gave you a hard time.
I'm a terrible wife.
I was sick of my mom who only talked about money...
and said I'd never be like her.
But I'm exactly like her.
That's because I don't earn enough.
Don't you regret marrying me?
I told you we were made for each other.
I almost died from that accident,
but you saved me.
Everyone said I was good as dead,
but you took care of me day and night.
You're the one who saved me.
But the human heart can be so cunning.
I'm thankful,
but I still feel so empty about letting go of my dream.
I think I tried to comfort myself...
while meeting other women.
I'm sorry, Ban Sook.
Also, thank you.
You loved me continuously since we were in elementary school.
From now on, I'll only love you...
until we die.
- Really? - Gosh.
That was a slip of the tongue.
I'll beat you.
Dae Bong.
While you're up,
do what made me fall in love with you.
Why not? I'll do it if that's what you want.
I'll set my feet on fire.
It's not my fault even if my socks get holes.
(Best songs to dance the twist)
Here I come!
That's it!
Do the twist!
Let's go!
Do you want to dance too?
Why did you suddenly want to come to a place like this?
We could've just had a beer at home.
Just because.
It's on me today.
Are you all right?
About what?
There's nothing you want to say to me?
Just say it.
I wondered if it was really true, thinking it was all so strange.
That night, I realized.
The night you went to Paju to get Ddolbang or Ddolson.
You were so anxious and fretful.
That's when I realized...
it wasn't about the girl.
It must be so hard for you.
All alone, without anyone knowing.
I can't even imagine how you must've felt.
Seeing your friend every day,
unable to do this or that.
Just cry.
Cry as much as you want.
I can't believe I'm doing this in front of you.
It's all right.
After ending it with Kwon Tae Ki,
you might've felt so much emptiness that you desired...
your friend's husband.
You've known him since her wedding.
He must've felt comfortable to be around.
Your friend doesn't know, right?
- She doesn't. - Eun Kang,
I'm always on your side,
but this is wrong.
End it before your friend catches on.
Judging from the day you gave him that bunny,
it didn't seem like he knew how you felt.
End it before he notices too.
You can't help loving someone,
but this is wrong.
I know.
I know it's wrong.
I'm saying this for your sake,
so don't be disappointed in me.
Uncle.
Until now,
I don't think I've ever lived my life the way I want to.
I was always trying to please someone else...
or trying desperately to earn points.
- Right. - I repressed my feelings...
and simply tried to cater to other people's feelings.
That way, people would like me and I'd get what I wanted.
You said I was a good person. But look at me.
I'm not a good person.
I think about so many bad things.
Everyone does that on the inside.
Everyone's a bad person on the inside.
Sometimes,
I'm afraid of myself.
I don't know myself.
I don't know which side is the real me.
I don't even know what I want.
Mr. Ji.
(18 years ago)
What's going on?
Don't kill me.
Don't kill me, please.
Please don't kill me.
It's me.
Do you know why I never changed this number?
It's because of you.
Because I thought you might call one day.
Don't cry.
How did you know I was crying?
I know everything.
I didn't change my number either,
because I thought you might call me one day.
It's fine now that I know you're alive.
Now that I know, it's fine.
Don't let anyone hit you.
As long as you're happy, I'm fine.
Also... Don't call me again.
I'm changing my number.
I'm hanging up.
You're just getting off work?
Here are some burgers that Mi Poong likes.
I got some for her mom too.
I would've bought one for you too if I'd known you were coming early.
Let's talk.
That night, after seeing your letter at the hotel,
I was very surprised at first,
and then I was moved.
To think...
I was such a special and meaningful person to you.
After that,
I felt insanely guilty and pressured.
A sense of responsibility.
After that,
I haven't been able to look Ba Da in the eye.
The guilt you feel is towards Ba Da,
and the pressure you feel is about us.
What about the responsibility?
What is it directed at?
It's directed at the person...
who dedicated her precious feelings to me...
over a long period of time.
That night, when we went to the sea,
you said I made you feel ashamed.
No,
I wanted to call you and go to see you.
It's not that I didn't care.
I was afraid...
of our emotions...
and our reality.
I've never had as tough a time as I'm having now.
Someone said this.
"I couldn't help but kneel..."
"before someone who understood and knew me."
I know that this is wrong...
and that we can't do this.
Even so,
when I wake up in the morning, you're the first thing I think of.
I think about you all day.
All day, I think only of you.
It lights my heart on fire to the point where it drives me mad.
(Red Balloon)
I don't want you to go through a hard time.
Just as I've done up till now, I'll just love you on my own...
and treasure you on my own.
What are you going to do about my money?
No one told you to go that far.
I told you to shut up!
I'm going to tell the children.
Why are you here?
Because I missed you.
Let's go to the police first.
We need to catch them.
Let go, Ba Da.
Mom?