(Number 1)
(Episode 31)
(Han Ye Seul is the Best Singer!)
What do you mean you can't get in touch with Ye Seul?
He made it past the preliminary round and must compete in the finals.
But I can't seem to get a hold of him.
He even left his place.
He left home?
Yes, and he's not taking my calls.
How can he do this when he made it to the final round?
An opportunity like this doesn't come easily.
Could you perhaps talk to him instead?
Please leave a message.
Where on earth are you?
You darn brat. You can't just ignore your duties like this.
Where are you, darn it?
An opportunity like this?
It's one that only presents itself once in a lifetime.
You've got to be kidding me.
Call me the second you get this message!
Where could your niece have gone?
It seems like he went looking for her.
But she doesn't get around that much.
Where could she have gone?
It's actually what I came to ask myself.
Ever since he was a kid,
all he cared about was being a singer.
He did everything he could just to catch a break.
He finally has that chance, so what is he doing to himself?
I'll get going then.
Hey, Gwang Sik.
He said he'd come to me, but I haven't heard from him since.
I've been stuck here waiting for him.
But I have a bad feeling about this.
Dae Chang,
is there a way to locate him?
I got it, Gwang Sik.
Was that Gwang Sik?
Yes, Ye Seul said he'd go to her,
but she hasn't heard from him since.
Something must be up.
Why else wouldn't he answer his phone?
Dae Chang, let's go out and look for him.
Pick up, will you?
(Bae Seul's Dad)
Do you know the truck's license plate?
No, we should stop by the moving company.
Sure.
A GPS tracker was installed on the truck.
Too many people drive it around, you see.
(Han Ye Seul is the Best Singer!)
Ye Seul!
Oh, no. My dear boy.
Ye Seul... Ye Seul. My gosh.
Ye Seul!
Oh, no...
My gosh.
Ye Seul!
- My boy! - Mr. Han, no.
It's too dangerous and I called for an ambulance.
It'll be here soon, Mr. Han.
Ye Seul!
- My boy! - It'll be all right.
(Emergency Medical Center)
We have a traffic accident victim.
(Operating Center)
- Are you Mr. Han Ye Seul's family? - Yes.
He's not in good condition.
He might need a tracheostomy.
A tracheostomy?
If the oxygen supply is cut off, he may die.
- So we should cut his throat... - Cut his throat?
A tracheostomy might cause nerve damage or vocal cord damage,
so I'm telling you in advance.
No. Not his vocal cords.
He's been struggling to become a singer.
He needs his voice.
Without it, his life means nothing.
I know what you mean.
Ye Seul, my son.
You have to live.
If you die, I'll kill myself as well.
Please, Ye Seul...
It's me.
Did you find your son?
I'm in the hospital.
Hospital?
Auntie.
Ye Seul had a car accident.
I heard he might die.
A ticket to Seoul, please.
What is this sushi for?
I was trying to decide what to eat for lunch.
That's why I bought it for you.
You're so lucky to have a son like me.
I know I'm lucky.
Do you not have a trial to attend today?
I told the judge,
"You should wait until I finish my meal with my mom."
That's what I said.
I know you are the judges' thumb.
I should've let you become a judge.
Mom.
You're having hard times because of me.
You can barely sleep at night taking care of Blessing.
You've worked hard all your life to make me an attorney.
I'll be sure to make up for all that.
The one thing I want is to see you live a happy life.
You should find a good woman and live happily together.
I'm looking for someone good for you.
You don't need to.
I'm...
getting back together with her.
What did you just say?
I think I've made my point, but you still don't understand.
That sly wench.
Mom, I need you to understand me this once.
This isn't about understanding you.
Can she even raise Blessing?
I don't think so.
She has changed.
Ulsan Rock on Mount Seorak might change, but she wouldn't.
You are such a poor judge of women.
The women you end up with...
All your friends married women with good looks from good families.
And what's wrong with you?
Is that your talent or what?
You are not blessed with a wife and in-laws.
But I'm blessed with a mom and a child.
What more could a widower with a son ask for?
You can do that over my dead body.
Gosh, Maria.
What do we do with Blessing?
He's going through a lot because of his silly dad.
Blessing, you poor thing. What do I do?
You'll wake up Blessing.
Do you even care about Blessing?
I've been thinking.
I'll bring her in a few days.
What? You can never bring her here.
We're ready, Mr. Chairman.
- Proceed with it. - Yes, sir.
Ki Jin.
Heo Ki Jin.
The phone is turned off.
- Please leave a message... - Darn it.
He's not home?
No. I guess he already found out and ran away.
- Lead the way. - Yes, sir.
- Please enjoy it. - Bye.
Bye.
Hello. Would you like some pizza?
Where is he?
- What do you mean? - Where's Ki Jin?
What is the matter with you?
How dare you talk to him like that?
You just ask me where he is without any explanation.
How would I know?
He's probably busy doing deliveries.
You better tell him the truth.
We were going to send him to the States, but he ran away.
Are you going to send Ki Jin to the States again?
I can't believe this.
How could you be so cruel to your own brother?
Are you sure you're his brother?
If you send him away, I won't let it slide.
Do you really not know?
He must've called you.
I wouldn't be here if he did.
I would've taken him somewhere and bought him a meal.
That poor thing.
I think she really doesn't know.
This is driving me crazy.
How did you know I was in a sauna?
Here.
Wherever you go, I can find you.
You're just in the palm of my hand.
You didn't eat, did you?
No. I knew they would go to you, so I didn't give you a call.
Here.
If you go missing, they will come to me first thing.
Are you sure you weren't shadowed?
Do you think I'd let it happen?
What are you going to do?
I can't go back home anyway.
I should cut ties with him.
You can't cut ties with your brother.
There's nothing else I can do when my brother is being like this.
Let's just move in together.
He will take us in once we're pregnant.
Don't you think that's the old-fashioned way?
Making your family give in by getting pregnant?
It's fine as long as we can make him give in.
I can't wait to marry you and start a family with you.
You immature fool.
I can tell it won't be easy to live as your wife.
Ki Jin, you have to do as I say from now on.
I always do as you say.
Then, follow me.
Where?
- Wait for me. - Bye.
Thank you for the food.
(Loans)
It's me, Mr. Chairman.
What do you want?
Come on in.
You...
Please calm down. I caught him in a sauna.
Drop on your knees.
On my knees.
Beg for forgiveness.
I'm sorry, Pung Jin.
This is crazy.
He said he'd cut ties with you, so I gave him a good scolding.
You gave Ki Jin a scolding?
Although I may look like a mess,
I am a woman of noble descent,
so I don't do anything that goes against etiquette.
Now that I handed Ki Jin over to you, I should get going.
Oh, right.
Have you thought about what I told you before?
I said I can get you what you need most.
Sa Chae.
That's enough. You should go.
I'll give you more time to think about it then.
Ki Jin, get up.
- Make sure to do your homework. - Okay.
I'll check your homework and give you a test later.
You can't see me until you pass.
(Chairman Heo Pung Jin)
Okay. I'll pass.
My goodness.
Gosh, sir.
Hey, did you see that?
Yes, I did.
Are you sure you're my brother?
What homework did she give you?
Since you've raised me, I should do something to help you.
So she told me to develop a new menu.
- What? - You heard her. I'll have a test.
I have to pass the test.
I'll try my best. Wish me luck.
Oh, dear. My gosh.
Develop a new menu?
That's what you've said the whole time.
How did Gwang Tae know that?
Gosh, seriously...
(Ilmiri Jjimdak)
Gong Chae, why don't we add something new to our dish?
Young people these days like to try something new.
That's what I was thinking about.
Okay. We need something pretty and good for our health.
We can find something delicious, nutritious, and trendy.
I'll make a list of ingredients.
Hang on.
This is Ilmiri Jjimdak.
Who?
Wang Dae Bak?
There's no one with that name.
Hey, it's Wang Dae Bak.
I haven't been to China yet.
I have to self-quarantine there. They do it for 3 to 4 weeks.
I should go, but I need to see how things go.
Okay. If my phone doesn't work, call me at this number.
How many names do you have?
Every caller calls you something else.
To get by in the world, you need a few names.
One isn't enough.
She fries twisted doughnuts at the twisted doughnut place,
and she moans every night with aches and pains.
(Twisted doughnuts and corn dogs)
What? I haven't run away.
Work with me here. Don't suffer.
I told you that I feel uncomfortable seeing you.
This is my son's store and I have to watch it.
I will pay you back.
I'm busy. Bye.
Do you think this makes sense?
I'm sorry, Mother.
Don't call me that.
Don't do anything you must apologize for.
You're giving yourself a hard time trying to put on an act.
You said you wanted to be Blessing's mom?
Pardon?
Yes.
Why did he say that?
Did you just curse at me?
What? No, Mother. I can't say things like that.
That's what you say. I wouldn't dare say it.
I don't use curse words like that.
You seduced the poor, naive, young thing.
He's not exactly naive or young. He's 45 years old.
I mean Blessing.
You lured him by saying you'd play with him.
First, you seduced my son, and now you're using my grandson?
If you have a conscience, you can't do this.
Think of what you did for 15 years.
Did you zip up your mouth? Speak if you have something to say.
Mother. I was wrong.
I'm very regretful.
As if you are. You have regrets?
I ended up getting sick because of you.
I didn't get sick even when my husband died,
but I did because of you.
Why don't you roll your eyes back and speak your mind?
Does your family know you're this crazy?
I haven't told anyone yet.
I will when things are final.
Mother. I'm not a fried egg.
I don't roll my eyes to show the whites now.
I wouldn't be like this if you so much as fried me an egg.
We slapped each other's kids and caused a scene just months ago.
Would this even happen?
You wanted to marry a con man too.
You'd be married and in prison if he hadn't left you at the altar.
And you dare get to my son trying to be Blessing's mom?
You have no conscience.
Mother. I'm very sorry.
If you give me a chance, I'll be good to you.
You must be really lacking.
But then, who would like a woman...
in her 40s with no job or money?
That's why you're clinging to my softhearted son.
I know I was in the wrong.
I regretted it so much.
Please forgive me, Mother.
I'll be good to Byun Ho and I'll be good to you too.
And I'll do my best to be a good mom to Blessing.
You will raise Blessing? You're not capable of it.
Wake up and let's never meet again.
Is your family in on this?
Did your dad put you up to this because you have no one else?
It's weird that you'd beg so hard.
Your pride came before everything.
I gave up on that pride long ago.
And my dad really doesn't know about this.
Don't talk about him like that.
How rude of you.
When I think of how your dad slapped my son,
I grit my teeth in anger and my body shakes.
Lights flash before my eyes.
My ties with you ended that day.
Do you get what I mean?
How did it go? Did he make it? Did you cut into his throat?
I didn't, but he's still unconscious.
We'll have to see what happens.
If he's unconscious,
is there something wrong with his head?
We must wait and see.
(Seoul Bus Terminal)
How badly hurt are you?
I finally got to hold your hand.
I'm holding it only now that you might die.
Ye Seul. I have something to say to you.
Get up.
Open your eyes.
I said I have something to say.
Han Ye Seul.
Get up.
Wake up.
Open your eyes.
Who told you to come after me?
Wake up!
Open your eyes.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, it's my fault.
Wake up.
I'm here. I'm here for you now!
Get up.
What if he doesn't wake up?
He has to.
He will.
It's all my fault.
Why was I insistent?
It's my fault.
You had no other choice.
I should've ended it before it came to this.
Now that his son's lying in a hospital bed,
I don't dare face him.
Ye Seul, you're awake.
Ye Seul, son.
Do you see me?
You're awake. My son's back.
You know you only have one life. You know it's precious.
I can't live without you.
I would rather die.
Thank you for coming back.
Thank you, son.
- What is it? - Oxtail.
Oxtail?
We'll get to feast for once.
I'd been feeling weak and lethargic.
It's not for you.
Thank you.
For pulling through.
Cook for me for once. Not just for Bae Seul.
Yes.
I can cook for you. It's nothing.
Make some for me too.
Not just your eldest son should get to eat this delicious kimchi.
Sure thing.
It's not like this kimchi is anything special.
I'll make some for my second son too.
Eat this and recover soon.
(May our love last forever.)
I never got to make any choices growing up.
The jerk always got first pick and I got his sloppy seconds.
So when I come across anything that I find precious,
whether it's an opportunity, money, or a person,
I won't give it up.
What about me then?
Must you let me suffer...
the way you suffered your whole life?
You lived in agony,
so is that what you want for me too?
You should head home.
I'll call you, so head home for the night.
Sure.
Then...
I'm sorry about this.
Are you awake? Have you come to?
You were in a car accident.
I think I remember.
Do you know who I am?
Hwang Mang Tae?
You've come back to me.
Do you know how worried I was...
regarding the possibility of a brain injury?
I'm sorry for putting you through this.
You can apologize down the road,
so just think of a full recovery right now.
I made you some rice and kimchi.
I also brought some clean underwear too.
And...
this.
(May our love last forever.)
Ki Jin!
- What brings you by? - I'm here as a customer today.
Please tell me you're working on the homework I gave you.
I am.
It looks good. Can I have some?
You're getting this treat for being a good boy.
Dig in.
It's good.
All dishes are only as good as their toppings.
What are you looking at?
You look pretty even when you eat.
My heart pounds too much in your presence for me to eat.
That was disgusting though.
Hardly.
I could even eat what you spit out.
Good boy.
Now, you have three minutes to finish this off.
You always only give me three minutes.
How on earth is this proper dating?
Just hang in there until we achieve our goal.
Once you're done eating, I'll give you a goodbye kiss.
Nice.
One lottery ticket, please.
Sorry?
One lottery ticket.
Which kind?
The one that you scratch off.
And the price of the ticket? Would 10 1-dollar tickets do?
No, five will be enough.
(100,000 dollars)
Darn.
- Dad? - My goodness.
What are you up to?
Oh, it's nothing.
Were you scratching a lottery ticket?
No, of course not.
Yes, you were.
Dad, don't do things like this.
The eldest son from a noble family scratching lottery tickets?
What would the people say?
How would your ancestors react from up in the sky?
You have a reputation to consider.
You're just wasting your money.
I've scratched my fair share of lottery tickets, you know.
I'd be rich myself if there were a high chance of winning.
I only scratched a few for the first time for fun.
I saw you coming out of a lottery ticket shop once before.
You being this way upsets me, you know.
If this is what you turn to because things are dire,
who do we have left to lean on?
This after digging another person's front yard?
I was going to quit after the last time, but...
Hello?
The police?
The Proud Citizen Award?
Yes, of course. I hear you.
I've been asked to accept an award.
Dad, have we won the Proud Citizen Award?
What an honor in our family!
This is just wrong.
(Number 1)
It's me. Are you awake?
Can you come over?
I'll be there right away.
Tell me what you want to eat and I'll make it for you.
Could you just come right away?
All right.
That was foolish of you, you know.
I'm sorry. This happened because of me.
Thank you for coming back to us.
I thought I could live without you,
but I realized I can't.
We'll just consider us two from now on.
Gwang Sik.
You know,
I don't think I can live without you.
But to have you in my life,
I learned that we shouldn't marry.
I won't propose marriage, so don't run away again.
There's nothing I want anymore.
Just...
be in my life as my stepmother's niece.
My love for you...
ends here.
And my feelings for you...
will be hidden deep down in my heart...
where it'll be kept in a box with a lid...
under lock and key from now on.
Would that work?
Then you won't run away from me, will you?
Thanks.
We're just friends.
I'm your uncle's son.
And you're my stepmom's niece.
That's who we are.
Stay where I can see you all the time.
Promise me.
I promise.
I hope you get better soon.
Bye.
(May our love last forever.)
I'm on my way home now.
I'm not tired.
I'm fine, Bang Gi.
Yes, I put the money in the money bin.
Is everything all right with you?
I hope the self-isolation ends soon.
Okay. Bye.
I'm sorry.
I should've called you yesterday, but I was busy.
What? The rice cake store went bankrupt?
What happened after that?
Find out what happened to the store owner's son.
I don't even remember his name.
Is his family name Choi?
No?
I always called him the store owner, so I don't know his name.
Find him as soon as possible.
I'll call you again.
Gosh, you startled me.
Why are you looking for the rice cake store owner's son?
Why have you been looking for the rice cake store owner's son?
What will you do about him?
You don't have to know.
What are you thinking?
You even use the public telephone.
What does that mean?
It means you don't want to get caught even if something happens.
There are CCTVs everywhere now.
Is it to kill him?
Whether I kill him or not, it's my business.
This isn't right.
Why would you risk your life for a jerk like him?
I'll do it if I have to.
What if I ran errands for Mom that day?
I still regret that I sent you on an errand for my writing contest.
That's not your fault.
I'll be sure to find him and get my revenge.
I'll do it myself. You stay out of it.
You didn't do anything wrong.
You should raise Ttu Gi. So just stay out of this.
I'll make sure to find him...
and do what needs to be done whether it's killing him or beating him up,
I'll join you then.
We should do it together.
- Wait. - Why?
I'm nervous.
It's even worse than when we asked her permission to get married.
Don't worry. It's 2 to 1. Including Blessing, it's 3 to 1.
But Mom is a match for a hundred.
I'm scared of her.
Just be yourself.
You used to glare at her and say your piece.
Don't act innocent.
Roll your eyes like this.
Show the whites of your eyes.
"Mother." Gosh, my eyes.
Don't make fun of me.
Things have changed a lot.
I can't do this. I'll come back later.
Hey.
Don't be like this. We already bought this sashimi.
We have to do this anyway. Let's just get it over with.
At worse, one of us will die.
You remember the lyrics of the national anthem?
Why do you ask?
Just sing the national anthem to yourself if Mom yells.
What can she do? It's not like she can kill you.
- Just count on me. - But you're not being reliable.
Trust me.
Mom.
Hey, you're home early.
Yes.
I bought some sashimi you like.
Sashimi?
Actually, I was hoping you'd get me some sashimi.
She's coming.
What are you doing here?
Mother.
What is this?
You know what this is. We're eating sashimi.
Ms. Ji, have a seat here.
Get out of here! How dare you come in here?
This is Maria's house.
How dare you set foot in this house?
Maria will mourn bitterly from up above.
Gosh, you're overreacting again.
How would a dead woman mourn?
Here, Mom. Go ahead and try this.
It's really chewy.
Mom, why don't you smile a little?
It's not like we're strangers. We have memories of 15 years.
Memories? Memories, my foot.
You may have memories about her, but all I have is resentment.
Do you not know I'm still taking pills because of her?
Did you ever treat me like your mother-in-law or cook for me?
And now you bought me sashimi when you need something from me?
I wouldn't have been like this if it ever happened before.
She will get you a lot of sashimi from now on.
Mother.
I'm sorry.
She says she's sorry.
Will you let it slide this once?
The sashimi is getting cold. It tastes good when it's cold.
I didn't forget anything about you.
Now you use my tender-hearted son to be Blessing's mom?
Not on your life!
Over my dead body!
Get out of here. I can't stand the sight of you.
I'll be nice so all your resentment will vanish.
You like flatfish.
Please try this and...
- Who said I wanted this? - But...
Mom!
What?
Don't.
Mother.
Please forgive me.
I'm really sorry.
I was so young and foolish.
You were in your 40s, and you were young?
I regret it a lot.
It's all my fault.
Okay. Let's forget about your fault.
But how are you going to be Blessing's mom?
You can never raise a kid.
How will you change his diapers when you can't even touch dog dung?
You're just clinging to my son because you have no other choice.
Do you think I don't know what you're up to? I'm a woman too.
That's enough.
You crazy fool. Have you lost your mind for a woman?
She's changed. She's nothing like before.
She even got divorced without getting alimony for my sake.
And I appreciate your pretense.
If you were staying out of trouble quietly after the divorce,
I wouldn't have been like this.
But what did you do?
You fell for a fraud and almost got married.
And how dare you want my son back? Shame on you.
- Mom! - Am I wrong?
If it weren't for you, she would've ended up in prison with the fraud.
- Won't you stop? - I won't! Why?
See? We're fighting because of you. Are you happy now?
Why? Won't you follow her?
Mom, you can't do this to her.
I even had a baby with someone else.
But you're not like her.
Do you think I ran a supermarket and made you a lawyer for this?
Pull yourself together. You can't be fooled twice.
People never change. She's just being deceptive.
Ye Seul, you just came out of surgery.
I'm fine.
I should move a lot to make a quick recovery.
I'll get better and practice for the audition.
It must've hurt a lot.
Just look at you.
Don't cry. I'm not dead.
Once you get better,
you will have to make up for my worries.
Okay.
Dae Chang, did you drive here?
Can you give me a ride?
(The late Na Mi Ryeon)
Mom.
I'm sorry.
I wasn't badly hurt. Don't worry.
I didn't want you to see me like this.
But I have something to say.
I thought I should tell you soon.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Your last dying wish.
I can't keep it.
Forgive me.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Mr. Han Dol Se?
Who is it?
- This is for you. - Thanks.
Ms. Oh Bong Ja said you'd know.
Right.
Okay.
Thanks. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
I boiled Korean oxtail.
Give it to your son.
It's boiled oxtail.
When did you cook this?
How is it?
It's nice and rich.
Eat lots and get well soon.
I can't stand seeing my son get hurt.
It's worth getting hurt, then.
This is such a luxury.
You're even feeding me.
I did nothing for you.
I contributed to your birth,
then did nothing but hurt you for 32 years.
I didn't send you to high school or university...
or support you when you tried to debut.
I'm a useless dad...
and all I can do is feed you.
Dad.
Let's get some air after dinner.
I went to see Mom earlier.
Why go there when you're sick?
She'd only worry.
Did you miss her?
You would, seeing that you're hurt.
About Mom's dying wish.
Yes, those two.
One was to look after me until I die.
The other you said you'd whisper in my ear on my death bed.
I can't make you give in.
How can I beat something that began before I was born?
You even did time for her.
I can never beat a dad who's willing to throw away his life.
Now that I met a woman and fell in love with her,
I get how you feel.
You felt like this for her,
and you pushed it aside for your sons...
and stayed with us.
How much torture that is,
I finally get it.
Dad.
You can go to her and...
Leave it.
What was your mom's will?
"Ye Seul."
"Don't let your dad live alone."
"Your dad..."
"needs someone to look after him."
"But..."
"it can never be that woman."
She said something else after that,
but that, I will really whisper it in your ear as you die.
I told Mom today...
to forgive me because I can't keep the promise.
Ye Seul.
When people are in car or bike accidents,
in that short time,
their life flashes before their eyes like a panorama.
I thought it was a lie.
But it's true.
I knew the moment I crashed.
That I didn't have the answer.
How much you suffered your whole life.
I saw it.
I can look for and chase the one I love.
But you couldn't because you had a family.
You stayed with us with a broken heart all this while.
Don't say that.
I won't live much longer anyway.
You're younger and must stay together.
I'm young and women line up to be with me.
But you're balding and have prostate issues.
Who would like a man who wets his pants?
There's only one person for you.
We broke up.
Gwang Sik and I talked it out and ended it amicably.
We're staying friends.
Why are you out here?
(Shining Sun Fish Market)
How is your son?
He's fine.
I think he has a clear mind too.
That's great. Did you give him the soup?
Thank you.
I fed it to him.
You haven't eaten, have you? Let me put this away.
Then we can have some gukbap.
Bong Ja.
My son ended up like that,
and it's all my fault.
How can I ignore it?
Don't say anything.
I thought as much.
I had a feeling.
When you called my name,
I knew what you'd say.
I know the feeling.
I heard it many times before.
That's what we'll do.
We shouldn't be happy at the expense of our children.
It's right to end this.
I'm sorry, my baby.
This is where it ends for us,
but I hope we get to be with each other in our next life.
Don't be anyone else's man,
but just mine.
I'd rather not have another chance at life.
The pain is already too much to bear,
so why would I put myself through it again?
I've never caught one good break in my life.
I'm sick of this world...
and would never choose to live through it again.
Go.
Don't stand there and watch me walk away instead.
My baby.
Don't skip your meals,
sleep well,
and stay healthy.
I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused,
and I thank you for giving someone like me a chance.
I loved you...
and I'll keep loving you.
Until I take my final breath,
I will never forget you.
When I die,
I'll die with you in my heart.
(Shining Sun Fish Market)
This is Lee Gwang Sik.
Yes, hello.
Really?
Then I'll head to the office right away. Okay.
Thank you.
Come in.
Sir, Ms. Lee Gwang Sik is here.
Hello.
What are your standards for making meal kits?
Sorry?
Dishes that are hard to make at home but you crave sometimes.
I wasn't talking about the type of food.
I believe that food and medicine come from the same root.
So no matter how easy the cooking process may be,
one's health should always be considered.
And of course, it should taste good.
It's why I never use low-quality ingredients.
But that will mean low profit.
I believe that profit shouldn't be a priority...
in the food and beverage business.
It's why I don't admire those...
who erected buildings with profit from selling food.
It only means a lot of cut costs.
Sticking to a low margin of profit by using high-quality ingredients...
is the standard I live by.
Your samgyetang tastes good. The mushroom samgyetang.
Thank you.
I've tried all the samgyetang sold in Korea.
Enough to make me sick of it.
I chose three of the top dishes...
and yours is one of them.
I hope we get along well.
The name's Jin Jung Han.
I'm Lee Gwang Sik.
Yes, Uncle.
You and my aunt broke up?
Uncle, please don't do this.
Ye Seul and I made a hard enough decision.
My aunt will be devastated by this choice of yours.
I'd rather you not call me Uncle anymore...
since you're my daughter-in-law-to-be.
But I consider you as my uncle.
Besides, you know how Ye Seul is.
He's just as stubborn as you are.
Why else would I have chosen to run away?
Since he is giving up on us, it is easier on me.
Uncle,
you're the only one who can untie the knot that ties us all.
You say that because you don't know me,
but I never go back on the decision I make.
The timing may be off at times,
but I always move forward once I make up my mind.
Let's be honest here. Our lives are almost up anyway.
So what grand future could we have...
that is worth blocking a young couple's way?
Being stupid and foolish, we lived our lives in agony.
But that's not possible for youngsters these days.
You won't be able to bear the pain.
It's something only we can do.
Our fates already took a wrong turn 35 years ago...
and this was us trying to force that fate to align again.
That's all I have to say now.
Whether Ye Seul throws a fit or not, get him on the same page...
and plan your wedding as soon as he's discharged.
Uncle. Uncle!
I'm not your uncle. Call me "Father" now.
Hey.
Hello.
Why aren't you in bed?
I felt like I needed to see you.
I was hungry too. We should eat something.
Can we get some tteokbokki and sundae?
Sure.
I'm sorry. I bet it was upsetting.
What about the sashimi?
I threw it out.
What a waste. You could've just washed them, you know.
Why are you laughing?
The great Lee Gwang Nam...
washing dirty sashimi and eating it isn't a sight you'd expect.
No matter who I am doesn't matter.
That's an expensive plate of raw fish.
Don't worry too much about what my mom said.
I'm not worried.
I actually sang the national anthem in my head.
Good job.
I had no idea she'd be that harsh.
Sashimi always does the trick, you see.
What your mom said is right though.
She's the woman who gave birth to the man I love,
so why did I hate her so much?
She raised you to be such a great man,
but I guess I just wanted you and nothing else from your family.
If I had been more reasonable, she wouldn't be so against the idea.
She would've snatched Blessing and gave him to me.
Right.
I'm grateful that you see it that way.
Truth be told, I'm more into you now...
than when you were my husband.
My heart pounds when you're near.
Is this an affair or what?
Gosh. Your father came to see me the other day...
and almost bit my head off thinking that we were having an affair.
I couldn't tell him the truth, so I had to let him tell me off.
Really?
My dad would be happy to know we're back together.
He was fond of you, wasn't he?
So how can we persuade my mother?
We're more worried about you raising the baby...
than your relationship with Byun Ho's mom.
Whether I'm good at it or not, I'll think of him as my own.
That's how I'll set my mind.
Byun Ho's background isn't as good as it used to be,
so shouldn't his mother be less stuck up?
He's a divorced man who's a single father.
He's still a hotshot lawyer though.
I hear your relationship ended.
Yes.
Are you all right?
I should be, I guess.
I'm trying to get there.
Can't you just get married?
You and Auntie both.
That can't happen.
Her aunt will be her mother-in-law...
and her father-in-law will be her uncle-in-law.
It can't be.
Not just Dad but the whole world would point fingers.
"You've been a cooperative member of society to the police..."
"and played a major role in taking down a crime organization..."
"which is why we reward you with this award."
Here you go.
- Here's one more. - Thank you.
What an admirable father and his daughters.
I'll never see you again at the station, right?
(2021 Proud Citizen Award Ceremony)
(Proud Citizen Award)
Are you buying today, mister?
As if you can squeeze blood from an ant.
It's a high honor for the family, so I'm buying.
Dad, here you go.
Dad, have some tangsuyuk too.
In the past, you only cared for your mother,
but now you're taking care of your father.
- Cheol Soo, lucky you. - I'm a lucky man.
Mister, you've never received such honor before, right?
Don't be ridiculous.
Our family has received many medals in the past, you know.
The family funded the independent movement...
and helped soldiers during the Korean War.
During the IMF crisis, we donated a lot of gold too.
That's the kind of family we are.
Stop lying. It's not like you witnessed it.
- It's true. - Did you witness it?
I'm a living witness.
How did you receive this award though?
In what way did you help the police catch the counterfeiters?
That's none of your business. Anyway, where's Gwang Nam?
It'd be nice for her to join us.
She went to see our brother-in-law.
Your brother-in-law? As if you can call him that now.
That's just wrong.
Why would she meet up with another woman's husband?
You let her meet him even though you knew?
Well, Byun Ho's wife recently passed away.
When?
It's been a while.
They've been seeing each other ever since.
Not just the two of them, but his baby too.
All while thinking about their future.
Unbelievable.
So that's how it becomes of them.
They say you can't escape your destiny.
They truly must be meant to be.
Did Byun Ho's mother approve?
No.
My gosh.
Who is it?
Can you get that?
Speak of the devil.
Ms. Ji, you're here.
What brings you by? Please come on in, Ms. Ji.
Who are you here to slap this time around?
The one you're looking for isn't here, you know.
What?
She's not my mother-in-law, so I'm allowed to speak.
Who are you to always barge in like this though?
You're keeping us from eating jjajangmyeon.
We just ordered jjajangmyeon, you see.
If you haven't had lunch yet, you should join us.
Order one for her.
What should I order for you?
Jjajangmyeon?
Forget it.
Take the table away.
- Sure thing. - Why would you take it away?
We should finish it before the noodles get mushy.
Just wait five minutes, lady.
Eat over there then. Let's move the table.
There's no need for that since I'll be leaving soon.
You should have a seat then, Ms. Ji.
We're not in-laws anymore, so I hate hearing you call me that.
Bong Ja, can you get her a cup of tea?
That's fine too.
May I ask why you came unannounced like this?
I was too angry...
not to come by your place.
Sorry?
She came over because she's angry.
Someone must've pinched her money.
What on earth are you getting at?
Is my son someone that easy?
Don't tell me this was all planned out.
The only person that does any planning in this house is me.
Your daughter has nowhere else to go now...
which is why you're having her throw herself at my son again.
She's not a ball, you know? How can she be thrown?
She dreams big, I tell you that. Blessing's stepmother?
She can raise him as if he was her own?
Even a dog would bark at that.
We only found out a moment ago ourselves.
We didn't know what Byun Ho had gone through.
What can we do when they're in love?
It's not like they're careless teenagers.
What can we do?
This darn family hasn't changed at all, I see.
You're such a shameless lot.
Ask anyone on the street if this makes any sense.
And wipe your mouth, will you?
You're making me sick.
Look here, lady. Watch what you're saying.
Get out here. I'll take you on, darn it.
Taeng Ja, sit back down.
I'm trying very hard to hold myself back,
so watch what you say to my dad.
No one will take action.
Call Gwang Nam and get her here.
What's that? Isn't the tree pretty?
Hey, Gwang Sik. What's up?
What?
All right.
Your mom's at my house and my dad's extremely upset.
Let's go.
Come on.
Lady, your son's the one who isn't making any sense.
Being a lawyer doesn't make him a prince, you know.
He married twice and is a single father...
which means he's no Prince Charming.
You know how it is.
Rather than walking on egg shells around someone new,
he's better off with his ex-wife who knows his story.
What did you just say?
This matter isn't for us to decide.
Our brother-in-law should.
Your brother-in-law?
Just how brazen can you people be?
Are you seriously unaware of what your daughter did?
Forget how she was for 15 years.
What about how she humiliated herself...
by almost marrying a fraud?
If my son hadn't helped her,
she would've been in prison,
so how dare she go after my son again.
Your whole family planned this, didn't you?
Being polite with you people just won't cut it.
My goodness.
You!
- Taeng Ja, are you insane? - How dare you!
My gosh.
I'm so sorry. Apologize, darn it!
Why should I?
She should apologize for sweeping the food off our table.
My aunt was wrong to bury your face in jjajangmyeon,
but you should apologize for your actions too.
So you want to team up on me, is that it?
Bring it on then.
I'd rather die than let you people win!
We won't bother to outnumber you this time.
I'll represent our family, so bring it on!
- Quiet! - Why should I?
- This is what she wants, isn't it? - Goodness.
You're representing the family when you barely have your life together?
You darn woman!
But...
Let go of her. Use your words.
Taeng Ja, Ms. Ji!
- Don't call me your in-law. - Let go!
You grabbed me first, so let go of me first too.
What? Follow me to the rooftop!
We're already at the rooftop.
You still won't let go? Does this make any sense to you?
You'll both let go on the count of three.
1, 2, 3. My gosh.
Mom? Mother!
Gosh, please let go.
That's enough!
- You! - Please let go.
My gosh.
My goodness.
Must I be treated this way?
She buried my face in jjajangmyeon.
How could you still like her when her family does this to me?
The whole family is like a bunch of thugs.
A noble family, my foot.
Why is my grandson in your arms?
My Blessing.
I'm sorry about this.
- We should go. - Not until I say my piece.
You've said enough.
We'll talk back at home.
Say something if you possibly can.
Know your place, darn it.
How brazen can you be?
Did you really think this could work?
Mom,
Gwang Nam and I are getting back together.
What?
I'm sorry, but that's what I need to do.
Father, Gwang Nam and I are getting back together.
(2021 Proud Citizen Award Ceremony)
(Revolutionary Sisters)
Get a grip on yourself.
Loan sharks are who Dad hates the most.
I'll be fine as long as you keep my secret.
- Why are we here? - Let's head inside.
This is the only way that I can think of.
There's a bigger issue than your hand injury.
I think you injured your vocal cord in the accident.
Singing might be off the table for you.
I want to know you better, that's all.
I'm saying I'm interested in you.