(Episode 33)
Ye Seul!
Sit up.
I made beef bone soup with prime cut beef bones.
Leave me be. I'd rather be alone.
Let's spend some time together.
Come on. Let me see your face.
I won't leave until you sit up.
Leave me be, darn it!
Throwing a tantrum won't get you anywhere.
Who cares if you don't make it as a singer?
You've made it this far without being one.
I can provide for you, so don't you worry.
That's something I can still do.
Despite my poor bladder control,
I can still earn enough by working at construction sites.
I boiled this when it's this hot outside,
and it almost gave me a heat rash.
I'll come to check if you've finished it off.
What is it?
I just missed you, that's all.
Blessing, it's your dad.
Daddy.
Peekaboo!
Blessing, have you eaten?
He has...
and now he's using that energy to play with all his might.
Is that so?
There you go. I bet Byun Ho calls every hour.
He's curious as to how Blessing's doing.
How naive are you?
It's because he doesn't trust you enough.
He's checking in to see if you're watching him correctly.
Whether or not you're doing a good job.
He's worried something might happen to his son.
You're calling me every hour because you lack faith in me, right?
That's ridiculous. I just miss you, that's all.
You and Blessing both.
Aunt Taeng Ja said you're keeping tabs on me.
It's not like that,
but you might make a mistake since this something new to you.
I hardly make mistakes.
Anyway, I have to wash his bottles now, so bye.
I'm doing a good job though.
Right?
- It's good. - It is.
Who is it?
Goodness.
Where's my grandson?
Why are you looking for him at our place?
Come on in, Ms. Ji.
That wouldn't be necessary. Which unit is she in?
I'll just bang on all the doors then.
You're such a bully, aren't you?
Please don't be like that and join us.
I have something to tell you anyway.
- Clear the table. - Why should I?
I need to eat, you know.
She always storms in during meals, darn it.
Would you like some noodles?
The bean broth came out nice and rich.
The rich broth makes it so much better.
I didn't come by for noodles, you know.
I'll get you a small portion.
Leave it. The family can have the rest.
It'd be a silly sight for her to eat noodles here anyway.
Aren't I right, lady?
Don't call her that. It's Ms. Ji.
She hates it when we call her our in-law.
You came all the way down here which only proves how upset you are,
but the kids must be meant to be.
Byun Ho got divorced...
and then his second wife passed away...
He was dealt rotten cards.
You there.
- Must you put it like that? - But I'm right.
A person who gets married three times is ill-fated. Including me.
That's because of your niece.
And now you say that? Do you think my son is a pushover?
They want to be together. Who could we possibly separate them?
If you can, go ahead and stop them.
Just be careful.
Young moms don't let their in-laws meet their kids if they're not nice.
Have it your way if you can live without seeing Blessing.
Can you stop your sister from talking?
- Lady. - Gosh.
You have no right to stop me.
It was jjajangmyeon that day, but today it's kongguksu.
Do you want me to get started?
Just eat your noodles.
Ms. Ji, I understand you are upset and disappointed.
But can you please give them your permission?
It must be hard for Byun Ho to stay in a tiny studio with his son.
"Byun Ho?"
You can't call him like that.
Even if he insisted on staying here,
you should've turned him away saying he can't do this to me.
How could you take him in as if you were waiting?
Gwang Nam has no choice.
She's just doing what Byun Ho wants.
That's enough. What unit is he in?
- Please calm down. - What's the unit number?
Do you want me to knock on every door?
If you just knock on random doors in this building,
you will end up in the police station for obstruction of business...
and trespassing.
I'm not afraid of going to the police station.
- What's there to be afraid of? - Wait, Ms. Ji.
Lady, this is where you should pretend to give in.
Before you will shed tears of blood around Gwang Nam later in your life.
Can you shut that mouth of hers?
Will you be quiet?
Ms. Ji, if I were you, I would be frustrated.
He just left with Blessing, so you must miss your grandchild a lot.
How devastating it is.
Seriously, I miss Blessing a lot.
I made every effort to raise him without his mom.
What's wrong with her?
Well, Ms. Ji.
Please take a look at this.
Your grandson is doing well.
- How lovely. There you go. - Blessing.
My Blessing.
You raised him yourself. You must miss him a lot.
Gosh, my dear Blessing.
Gosh, this is so good.
You silly.
What? This is just wrong.
Gosh, it tastes so good.
Gosh.
I felt bad for her when she cried calling Blessing's name.
I managed to send her away, but what should we do now?
I said they can't register their marriage before they have a baby,
but they wouldn't budge.
Ki Jin is even working on the new menu as Gwang Tae says.
I can find no fault in them.
What do I do?
Tell me about it.
Chairman, my father is wondering if this weekend...
I mean, it's tomorrow.
My father wants to meet you whether it's about marriage or not.
I made a reservation.
It's the Chinese restaurant at the intersection. Here's the card.
Gwang Tae.
Just give it another thought. Do you really have to marry Ki Jin?
Yes.
Some people even passed out when they got here.
But you just seem to feel at home.
How did you know?
Nothing works with you.
You may leave.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Make sure to dress up. Don't look like a man with stories.
How dare...
She makes me sick.
That clumsy delivery guy at the jjimdak place?
What about him? Did he cause trouble?
No. Actually,
he's the chairman's younger brother.
My goodness. Is he the chairman's brother?
I had no idea.
I thought he was always goofing around.
It turns out he had someone to count on.
And I'm marrying that clumsy guy.
What? You said he's from a family of doctors.
I lied because of Dad.
He wouldn't allow my marriage...
if I told him about them being loan sharks.
But they have deep pockets.
You're so lucky.
I wish I had your luck.
Auntie, you have to keep it a secret.
For nothing?
I'll give you your share once I get married. Okay?
Hey, you should give me one of their restaurants.
Hey, Bong Ja.
Now? Okay.
Excuse me. Do you know a guy in his 50s...
who used to run Hope Supermarket in Paju?
Is there any chance you know him?
I don't know.
It's hard because we don't know his name.
We should go to the homeless shelter.
(Homeless identification card)
Do you not know his description or name?
You can't find him only with his age.
There's no way you can find a guy whom you knew 41 years ago.
How did things go for what I asked for?
Send me some money.
And help me find a job there.
I have some issues here.
I have to go to China as soon as possible.
I'll call you back.
Who is it?
It's me. Gong Chae.
How are you feeling?
I'm about to die.
I bought you some food.
Eat this and get better.
What seems to be the problem?
Did you go to a doctor?
I don't think I can go to work.
You should find someone else.
Was there anyone who was looking for me?
Who?
Some lady.
No.
If a lady looks for me, tell her that you don't know.
Don't tell her where I am.
Are you in debt?
I just don't want to live.
Anyway, don't tell her anything, okay?
I won't.
Here. Eat this and get better.
I don't know what to do.
He wouldn't step out of his room.
You should make him come out no matter what.
I'm too afraid to even talk to him.
I'm worried if he'd be ruined just like that.
What's the big deal even if he doesn't become a singer?
He's been struggling for 15 years to become a singer.
If he can't become a singer, his life doesn't mean anything.
I feel bad for him.
This is killing me.
Dae Chang.
We have to do something to save him.
Shouldn't we give him a hair of hope?
- A hair of hope? - Yes.
Not yellow hair?
Not yellow hair.
I mean, he needs to see some silver lining.
How about we have his song play on the radio?
That might cheer Ye Seul up a little.
I'll try my best to get him a hair of hope.
I'm here.
Oh, dear. Gosh.
It's like an oven in here.
It's not like you're cheonggukjang.
Will you wake up now?
Do you want to kill yourself?
Don't do that.
Get up.
Will you stop...
Close the door.
Your room stinks.
Ye Seul, I brought some chicken and beer.
It's time for some cool beer.
Ye Seul, will you get up now?
What's wrong with you guys?
Don't yell at me. It's not good for your throat.
You should take good care of your throat as a singer.
What's with him these days?
He really scares me.
Ye Seul, please don't be like this.
You are my role model.
Do you know how you motivate me?
As you know, I used to be a bully.
I finally started living like a decent person after I met you.
Then what should I do when you cave in like that?
No matter what people say,
you're the best singer to me.
And you are to me too.
I started my career as a C-list singer, but you gave me hope.
I was happy to have a dream thanks to you.
What should I do if you give up just like this?
Ye Seul, let's try again and see this through.
What do you want me to try?
What can I do when I lost my voice?
Don't come back again.
Hey.
Can he not use his voice?
He can shout just fine.
It'll be quiet now, at least.
Mister!
- Are you a psychopath? - What? Why?
You should share someone's pain.
Can you be this off-putting when you live next door?
I didn't do anything.
Bong Ja, lend me your iron. I want to press my suit.
- I'll iron it for you. - No, I'm good at it now.
Who's going to the meeting?
His family will be only two and our family...
Wouldn't it look bad if we were to flock over?
Then forget the aunts.
How about you, Gwang Sik, and Gwang Nam go?
You should be there too.
They're an impressive family of doctors.
Don't you think we're below their league?
Don't let it get to you.
We're a family of noble blood and your son-in-law's a lawyer.
Plus, Gwang Tae's beautiful and that's good enough.
Are you going out?
To take care of some business.
I should tease him a bit.
What is it?
Are you busy? Why haven't you called?
I've been busy.
We're meeting my youngest's fiance's family tomorrow.
He comes from a family of doctors,
and he owns a building too.
I told you that my youngest is an unscratched lottery ticket.
We got the best prize!
I'm so happy I can't even sleep.
I can brag to people who mocked me for having three girls.
"She's a girl, but I raised her well."
I want to shout it out.
I'm busy. I have to go.
Hey. Dol Se!
Aren't you annoyed? You had it coming.
"Cheol Soo, the nobleman's son has three girls,"
"and the servant's son has two boys."
Darn you.
See?
My three girls make me proud.
I wouldn't swap them with your two boys.
Oh, no. What happened?
Darn it. What's this?
Oh, dear. What should I do now?
This is wrong. Just wrong!
My mother? What did she say?
She cried a bit and left.
I felt so sorry for her.
I get what you're trying to do,
but you should appease her.
You'll regret it once she passes away.
If the rift worsens, Gwang Nam will be the one to suffer.
You should sort it out before you drift too far apart.
No one cares if I starve.
It's my loss if I end up fainting.
The fortuneteller warned me that I could die this year.
I'm here, Madam Ji Poong Nyeon.
Your son's here.
You're moaning loudly which means you aren't sick.
Darn him.
Oh, dear.
Get up and have samgyetang, Mom.
Why did you come here? To check if I'm dead?
Do you think I'll change my mind? As if.
Let me starve to death.
Did you have rice?
What rice? I haven't eaten in days.
You really haven't eaten?
What would I eat?
Then what's this?
When did that get there?
I didn't eat anything.
You're such a great actor.
You'd have won the Grand Prize if you'd debuted. What a loss.
I'll leave the samgyetang in the fridge. Eat it later.
Don't open it.
- Madam Ji Poong Nyeon. - I didn't make that.
If you deny making this,
you'll be charged extra with contempt of court.
Madam Ji Poong Nyeon.
I saw Evidence 1-1,
the grain of rice on your face that you destroyed,
and Evidence 1-2, this bibimbap.
The fact that it's still warm...
shows your intention to quickly mask the scene of the crime.
I will place you under arrest...
and request the judge sentence you...
to enjoy a delicious bowl of bibimbap with your son.
You're just being stupid.
I worked at a corner store to make you a lawyer...
and you use your skills like this?
You made so much.
Were you going to eat this all on your own?
To be honest,
your food is better than anything at any restaurant.
It's so good.
Mom.
You have no one else.
Live happily with your son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.
Don't go about in the heat crying.
Who told you I cried?
It was on the news.
Did she send you?
No.
I came because I missed you.
Open your mouth.
You stuff your face.
(Rising star, Han Ye Seul!)
(Han Ye Seul's 1st regular album)
("Okay, Okay")
(Only I'm a Singer)
- You're still here? - Hey.
Can you play it just once?
- I said no. - It'll be a hit.
Pretend you're saving a life.
I said no. Don't follow me.
Please. Jin Seo.
It's a great song. Listen to it just once.
You'll change your mind if you just listen.
Oh? You're still here?
Are you hungry? Shall we go out to eat?
I have to leave early.
We're meeting my little sister's fiance tomorrow.
It's not even early.
Your younger sister's getting married before you?
I was married once before.
You say that so nonchalantly.
Let's go. I'll drive you.
No, thanks. It's fine.
I wish we could come to work...
and leave work together.
Gwang Sik. Shall we do that?
- Pardon? - Go to and from work together.
From one house.
Did I just get that how you meant it to sound?
Yes.
You don't know about me.
Need I know more?
I know your age, your family dynamic,
your thoughts about work, values, personality.
Must I know more?
The rest, I can figure out together.
I'm not asking for an answer right now.
But the sooner the better.
It's so sudden.
I came right in without blinkers.
It's not the proposal I expected,
but I guess I'm impatient.
Concerned that I'll lose a great person.
What's the concern today?
It's obvious. You got dumped by a woman...
and are crying in an alley...
You complained about why people even flirt...
Sa Chae. Is the age difference a big deal between a couple?
Age is just a number. That's right.
What now?
You just feel rotten, don't you?
I hate you one day, forgive you the next.
It's like riding a seesaw.
Don't ride seesaws.
I rode one once,
and it wasn't fun at all.
You said you dated lots of men.
How many did you date?
1, 2, 3...
4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9...
Whatever. I'm done counting.
Not even my toes would enough, and I can't remember them all.
Why do you want to know though?
You married a few times and have sons too.
When was your most recent marriage?
My most recent one happened a long time ago.
To be honest, I only remember my first marriage.
The others I can't remember, and I don't want to.
Was Ttu Gi's father your latest husband then?
But she doesn't remember her father.
Must you ask these things?
Especially after waking me up from my sleep?
You're sleeping when it's only the afternoon?
Beautiful women need their beauty sleep.
I know I wronged you, but this is a bit too much.
I'll pay back the money. I will, okay?
Don't tell me you already told your older brother.
If I had, you wouldn't even be sitting here.
Just thinking about your brother gives me the chills.
My gosh!
Hello.
Gong Chae, explain this situation.
We happened to run into each other.
By random?
When this isn't the street or anything?
A random encounter at a nightclub
This isn't a nightclub, so something fishy is going on.
Nothing's going on. Right, darling?
"Darling?"
She used to call me that when she worked at the restaurant.
You know that.
Will you be coming tomorrow as a member of Gwang Tae's family?
Of course.
I got out of bed just for this,
so let me head back under the covers.
Take care.
I should've fired her the moment I found out...
that she's Gwang Tae's aunt.
Why does she constantly speak formally with me though?
She never did before.
Could it be...
Did she want to borrow money?
No, of course not.
I think I know.
You're having girl problems.
No, of course not. It's nothing like that.
You know how quick-witted I am.
Don't think of lying to me. I can easily tell.
That old lady...
is trying to set you up with someone, right?
Don't you accept her offer. A girl she introduces you to?
We all know what to expect.
Let's turn in for the night then.
Sure.
(Ilmiri Jjimdak)
My birthday is March 13.
Nice!
Nice! All right!
Nice!
Why do you keep saying "Nice?"
It just comes out.
Nice!
How may I help you?
I'm here for a DNA test.
This hair's mine and this is the one I want it tested against.
Could you fill out this form first?
(DNA Test Request Form)
(Oh Ttu Gi, Byun Gong Chae)
Gosh. My goodness.
Are you sure you're my brother? You look amazing.
I've been picked up by a lot of casting agents back in the day.
Let's say that you were.
Just remember to stay on script today.
I know.
Our parents were doctors who died in an accident.
The building we're putting up is on the land we inherited.
That's what I should say, right?
Don't you mention the L word which is loan shark...
or your past endeavors.
Got it.
Just reveal the truth when you meet her family...
and have the wedding canceled.
Try to cover it up like you're making a mistake.
If that doesn't work, you have one final card to play.
Approve the marriage, but don't let them register it.
Gosh. If only Byun Ho could join us.
He had to be in court, so he apologized.
Could we perhaps postpone the gathering?
You must be anxious since a lawyer son-in-law...
is all that you have to be proud of.
Taeng Ja, stick to your meal and don't say anything today.
Aunt Taeng Ja, you know what to do.
Got it.
Gosh, hello.
Hello, Gwang Tae.
Dad, he's the older brother of the man I'm going to marry.
This is my father.
Right. Hello, sir.
Hello.
I'm Heo Pung Jin.
I'm Lee Cheol Soo, Gwang Tae's father.
Wait, isn't he that guy from before?
The one who came to collect your debt.
He said I was responsible too.
No, of course not. He just has a similar look.
He only looks like that guy, so let's head inside.
Didn't you come by our house that day?
That's right. Hello, sir.
What's your connection to him?
He's one of my... I mean,
he's my employee.
He's the chairman I serve.
Are you saying you're in the loan shark business?
Of course not. I lend quick cash to the little people.
Give us a call when you're in need of money.
Gwang Tae?
Didn't you tell your father? Gosh.
But...
You promised not to come today!
But I did.
This is wrong.
This is just wrong.
This is what they mean by keeping your hands clean.
Going to her house to collect her debt was the best move ever.
Right.
Pung Jin, what's taking you so long?
Gwang Tae's family hasn't arrived either.
What? What now then?
Darn it!
His parents were doctors? A family of doctors?
Who here knew? Raise your hand.
Cheol Soo, I didn't know.
Me neither.
- Gwang Sik? - This was my fault.
I asked Gwang Sik and Aunt Taeng Ja to keep my secret.
How could you date a family of loan sharks?
The brother is in the loan shark business, not him.
Do you know who loan sharks are?
Back in the day,
they wouldn't have been able to even come near our house.
That business isn't for just anyone, you know.
He's cutting back from shady businesses...
including the loan shark business.
His focus is his building now and his restaurant.
One can't escape his roots.
It's why people's roots matter.
A thug? It already gives me the chills.
They use violence without even batting an eye.
You seem them in movies!
Says the man who doesn't watch movies.
Shut it!
I can't believe you let your niece lie like this.
Who cares if he's a thug or a gangster?
Assemblymen and others high up the social ladder,
lie and steal just to feed their pockets,
so who cares if she dates a thug?
Woman, it may be fine for you,
but not my daughter.
The brother's done with that line of business though.
He wrapped it up.
Not you too, Bong Ja.
Once a thug, always a thug.
Money isn't everything, you know.
What's with those faces? Are you saying I'm wrong?
Of course not,
but when it comes to money...
I know his brother, you know.
I used to work part-time at his restaurant.
See just how much money he has before judging him.
You can reborn a dozen times...
but still not have that kind of money.
It's not just a matter of a few million dollars.
He has a building with a few dozen stories.
The man's loyal enough...
to let his boys run a restaurant of their own.
The younger brother works as a delivery man...
and doesn't show off his wealth.
A delivery man?
You said he studied in the US.
He did,
but he came back after realizing it wasn't for him.
His older brother had him work as a delivery guy...
to knock some sense into him.
So he needed to have sense knocked into him?
This is wrong.
Dad, hold on a second.
I was against marriage.
Rather than getting married,
I wanted to live my own life as a single woman.
But this is me marrying to save myself.
I'm getting a job as a wife.
Seeing Gwang Nam suffer after her divorce...
made me realize that even women had to provide for themselves.
And seeing Gwang Sik trying to run her business...
made me realize that one can't do anything without seed money.
I'm a part-time worker at a convenience store...
who obsesses over a few dollars in pay.
Once I'm older,
I'll be like the triangular gimbaps that won't even sell as freebies.
It's why I figured...
that marrying into a wealthy family while I'm still young...
was my best course of action.
Others might talk, but I'm desperate.
I know we're of noble blood...
and that our roots matter.
But so what?
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw his house.
A big two-story house with a garden.
It was like one of those houses you see on TV.
It'd be my dream to live even a day in a house like that.
I don't want my life to end...
in a shabby studio apartment like this.
All his money and assets might end up as mine,
so why should I turn this opportunity away?
I should be doing everything in my power to get him to marry me.
Why must I turn him away when he's head over heels for me?
Go ahead and try to convince me not to.
If you do, I'll give up on this marriage.
Nice. Nicely done. Good job, Gwang Tae.
Gwang Tae's not all wrong, you know.
You're all blind when it comes to money.
You know what they say.
Kids prioritize money the second they're born.
We live in a different era now,
but you're still lost in a dream world.
Let's just do what this family does best.
We'll put it to a vote.
Who here approves of Gwang Tae's marriage?
Are you kidding me?
This is wrong.
Dad,
do you know why I'm determined to see through this marriage?
It's because of you.
What?
Why did you play the lottery?
It was to earn money, isn't it?
Gwang Tae, please.
Cheol Soo, did you play the lottery?
Unbelievable. And still you act all high and mighty.
Should I continue?
Gwang Tae, please.
What is it? Tell us everything.
Dad, you don't have to live like this anymore.
Your shabby life will be over.
I'm going through with this marriage for your sake.
This is Han Ye Seul's song. Please listen to it.
The song's incredible, you know.
Han Ye Seul is the best.
He's a rising star.
Please listen to the song by the great Han Ye Seul.
Han Ye Seul!
Please listen to the song by the great Han Ye Seul.
Please listen to the song by Han Ye Seul.
Han Ye Seul!
Ye Seul, I'm here with my kids.
Open up.
They wanted to see you.
Don't you miss them?
They're much bigger now.
Ye Seul!
Ye Seul, we're leaving then.
I'll leave a packed meal here, so make sure you eat it.
(Mushroom samgyetang meal kits available!)
(The almighty seasoning is available.)
Can I get a few?
I doubt you came by on purpose.
I was in the neighborhood and got hungry.
Could I get a meal?
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
The kimchi stew is tastier than before.
It's good.
The customers seem to love the natural seasoning.
I can't get my side dishes to taste good,
so I'll take one.
Don't be too scared to cook and just try it.
Practice makes perfect.
I'll get you one.
You're my only hope.
You know how Dad listens to you.
I'm worried I'll be yelled at.
Auntie, I'm counting on you.
Okay.
Cheol Soo, I'm coming in!
Good luck.
Even though he came into a lot of money,
he must not have spent it all and saved up.
Isn't it admirable to know...
that he has enough to erect a building now?
That's not easy, you know.
This hardly qualifies as one, but it stressed me out as well.
You can only imagine how rough he was to people...
to have earned all that money.
Just think from a logical standpoint.
Thinking that all wealthy people are bad...
is unreasonable if you ask me.
Is that what you think of me too?
I only got to erect this building because I viciously lived my life.
What do you think justice is?
Just because you read some books...
doesn't mean you can speak about justice.
Having a conscience that my children can be proud of. That's justice.
Then what about common sense?
That probably depends on the person.
And that's why people have double standards.
Anything that anyone,
even a lady who works a fish stand,
can agree to is common sense.
And a fair society is one where common sense rules.
Everyone in Korea right now knows of that.
What brought us to talking about fairness?
I'm just saying that we should use our common sense and be fair.
You said that Gwang Tae is an unscratched lottery ticket.
It's finally time to scratch it.
So go ahead.
How dare you patronize me over a measly piece of kimchijeon.
Men these days don't just marry women for their looks.
They consider the woman's competency...
and how well-off her family is.
Her dad lives for free in a basement apartment,
her eldest sister was forced out of her house after the divorce,
and her other sister scrapes by as a bistro owner.
She graduated a good-for-nothing college...
and only has a part-time job.
Between you and me, no one would marry her.
Are you done?
Should I carry on?
Just like Taeng Ja said, wake up from this dream of yours.
One must know how to change as times change.
What was that?
Admit what you should.
Gwang Tae's 29, so she'll soon be 30.
No man would marry her unless he's divorced.
What did you just say? Unless he's divorced?
I only speak the truth because she's my niece.
Get out.
How dare you look down on me just because I live off you.
Then let Gwang Tae marry this man...
so that I can no longer belittle you!
It'd be nice if she married into such a family.
You wouldn't have to hear this nonsense from me.
How dare you!
Says the man who has nothing to his name.
Why you...
This is just wrong.
Goodness.
I bet it didn't work at all.
What can I do? I couldn't get through to him either.
Whatever!
Unless you get pregnant, nothing will work.
I can't believe he said we shouldn't prioritize money...
when he's been worse.
You should've seen him.
Gwang Tae, don't.
My heart almost dropped when you mentioned it.
We should keep this from our aunts...
to protect his pride.
Dad?
Lee Gwang Nam, come downstairs with Lee Gwang Sik and Lee Gwang Tae.
Got it.
He told me to bring Lee Gwang Sik and Lee Gwang Tae downstairs.
He only calls us by our full names when it's bad.
Darn it.
Let's go.
Noble blood or whatnot, it doesn't matter.
Now that I'm living off her in her basement room, I have no say.
That's what your aunt said.
She didn't say such mean things.
What do you know? She said that to my face.
I don't think Auntie would say things like that to you.
I don't think she would do that.
You should go ask her.
You don't believe me anymore.
Do I deserve to hear that from my sister-in-law?
Gwang Nam.
What's with you?
You went through a lot when you got divorced.
Then you should try to convince your mother-in-law somehow.
How could you just run away from her and raise the kid in a tiny studio?
You're the eldest one here.
Behave yourself.
Your sisters are being like this because you didn't set an example.
Gwang Sik.
And what's the matter with you?
It's been quite a while since you started the meal kit thing.
You shouldn't have quit being a civil servant.
You're 34, but you have nothing to show off.
You can't live as a penniless divorcee forever.
Gwang Tae.
After taking out private loans,
you even want to marry a guy from the loan shark family?
Do you think it makes sense?
You might vanish without a trace one day.
I know we're not well off,
but how will you even face our ancestors?
My goodness.
What did I do wrong to deserve all this?
This is wrong.
This is just wrong.
I guess I'm getting old.
I used to hate it when Dad lectured us, but now I understand him.
No matter what they say, we should keep the pride of our family.
Gwang Tae, you should think again about your marriage.
I need you guys to take my side.
But I'm scared too.
Gangsters in movies are really terrifying.
Just the thought of it...
See? It's giving me the creeps already.
Aren't you afraid to be family with people like them?
Why would I be afraid? I'm level 11.
How naive you are.
How would a level-11 girl deal with gangsters?
You can't ignore a person's childhood background.
Childhood background? Do we have a remarkable background?
We say we're from a noble family, but we have nothing to show off.
I don't know what to say when people ask me how my mom died.
What am I supposed to say about that?
I was abused by my mom who cheated on my dad.
We were just tamed without knowing anything.
And what's so great about Dad?
He has no money and did nothing for us.
He wasn't even a good father. Why is he being like this to us?
- Gosh. - Gwang Nam.
Why did you hit me? What did I do wrong?
Don't you ever talk about Dad like that.
Dad had to become a breadwinner at the age of 23,
so he's struggled to make a living all his life.
He doesn't even have a hobby.
He had to sacrifice everything for his family.
You can't judge Dad by how much money he owns.
- I won't forgive you. - I don't care.
I'll just do what I want.
He's a great singer.
Go ahead and listen to Han Ye Seul's song.
Please listen to it.
He sings really well.
Okay...
You always talk about Bae Seul. Is Bae Seul your only son?
What is it you did for me?
Listen to the best song ever.
Please listen to his song, "Okay, Okay!"
It's the best song ever.
It's "Okay, Okay."
Please listen to this song.
His name is Han Ye Seul.
He's the best singer, Han Ye Seul. Please listen to "Okay, Okay."
Han Ye Seul!
Take it morning and night.
If you have a headache, take one more before going to sleep.
Okay.
Can I get some pills for fatigue?
Bong Ja.
Stop it. What if someone sees us?
What's ailing you?
You don't seem well. What are the pills for?
Don't worry about me.
Tell me what your problem is.
What if I told you?
I don't want you to be sick.
You shouldn't be sick.
You sound like a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I guess your son is working as a singer now.
("Okay, Okay," Han Ye Seul's first album)
Yes.
I thought you would call me at least once after his discharge.
It's not that I have feelings for you,
but I expected you to call me and ask how I'm doing.
I guess I didn't mean that much to you.
I'm sorry.
I was preoccupied with something else.
I know you're upset with me, but the situation was...
I bet you're busy.
Once your son succeeds as a singer, he won't care about my niece.
I bet that's why you're busy.
- It's not like that. - Then what is it?
Now that we're broken up, we should let them be together.
Why the delay?
Isn't it that you hate my niece because of the accident?
It's not like that. The thing is...
Forget it.
I should've cut ties with you sooner,
but I was being so stupid.
If we run into each other again, just pretend you don't know me.
How are things going?
I'm trying all possible means, but it's not going well.
Did Ye Seul go hiking? He wasn't home when I got here.
You must need some money for the expenses.
It's not like I bribe people for this.
You just need money even when you meet others and have some tea...
or have a meal.
I should at least pay for gas.
Please do something to give him some hope.
We have to save him.
Sir, why don't we give Gwang Sik a call?
Gwang Sik?
If Ye Seul has Gwang Sik with him, he might get some hope.
Right.
Shall I call her?
Don't call her.
It will help if you have her with you.
I said don't call her.
I don't want her to see me like this.
Go. You too.
I can't stand you any longer.
Gwang Sik needs to know the truth.
It all happened because of her.
What if she finds out?
Do you want her to stick with me out of pity?
I'm a man.
I don't want her to see me at the bottom.
And it's not Gwang Sik's fault.
Fine.
Can I go somewhere?
Where do you want to go?
Anywhere.
I'm suffocating here.
I just want to head somewhere, but I can't because of you.
I can't even leave when I want to.
Because I have to take care of you.
You don't have to take care of me.
But you can't leave me.
If you do, I'll just end my life.
Remember that.
Dad.
Yes? Hey.
Hello, Father. I'm sorry I didn't visit you sooner.
I'm your future son-in-law, Heo Ki Jin.
You're not even married. You're not my son-in-law.
You don't have to visit me. Just leave.
This is for you.
It's red ginseng which is good for your health.
I don't need it. Just go.
Dad, please make some time for us. He wants to make a bow.
What bow?
You're not mean to be with my daughter.
- Let me help. - Gosh, please don't do this.
You might ruin your outfit.
It's okay, Father.
This will never work. Just go.
Oh, dear.
Gosh, please don't be like that.
It's okay. Your son-in-law is good at stuff like this, Father.
Stop calling me like that.
Gwang Tae.
Whatever you do, it will never work.
This is just wrong.
Father...
See? I said you have a weak stomach.
Can't you be on my side?
This isn't about money.
I liked him even when he was penniless.
I will rebuild my family's fortunes.
And I will make Dad proud.
He doesn't even go to his hometown and meet his relatives.
I made up my mind...
when he bought lottery tickets and dug in the ground.
I also want to be better off when I think of that.
It's not that easy.
The eldest should be successful.
Are you really sure you can live happily?
Yes.
Things you never imagined could happen.
I can do this.
Even if it's for one day, I want to live grandly.
Pay back the money you borrowed five years ago.
Then I won't come back.
I'm going home.
Okay. See you tomorrow morning.
I'll stay right here.
Hey.
Do not touch me.
Don't even touch a hair unless you want to go away for assault.
You're driving me insane. I have to go home.
It's one or the other.
Pay me today or see me again tomorrow.
Do whatever you want.
Oh, dear.
Darn it.
(Korean Beef Butcher)
Come on out.
Take this.
I've never seen someone more stubborn than an ox tendon.
You're a leech.
You'll be blessed.
Hey, singer.
I'm the guy from the rooftop across yours.
To be honest, you're a great singer.
Cheer up and keep going.
Even I'm getting by.
You're young and handsome too.
If I were you, I'd be on wings.
I got into my piggy bank and bought a fried chicken.
I didn't know what you'd like,
so I got half with sauce and half without.
Do you mind?
Singer. Eat this and cheer up.
Okay, okay, there's no giving up
Good luck to my life
See? This many people are rooting for you.
He got into his piggy bank and bought you a fried chicken.
I heard that famous people's fans buy them stuff.
Look at this already. You're a singer.
Who would bring you free food?
Your life's a huge success already.
You used to grow your hair.
Now is it your beard?
Spend this for a while. It's 2,000 dollars.
I can support you,
so you just breathe.
Take a drumstick.
It's short but it looks tasty.
No, thanks.
What's the point in eating when I'm a useless thing?
Why are you useless? You have many uses.
- Eat it. - I said no!
Since when did you care what I eat?
Do you feel bad that I'm like this now?
Do you feel guilty?
Leave. I want to be alone.
Don't come here! Just go!
Leave me alone and let me die or whatever!
Yes.
Take it all out on me.
What wouldn't I put up with?
Curse me out. I'll listen.
Just stay alive.
You should live and so should I.
Who cares about singing?
Some die in accidents. I'm just glad you survived.
No one knows the future.
The day will come where your song rings through the country.
You're a singer, whatever people say.
Okay, okay, it's okay
Whatever the world says
Can you stop it?
Okay, okay, there's no giving up
Good luck to my life
To Father,
from your third son-in-law Heo Ki Jin.
Father.
I wanted to tell you in person,
but I'll write instead.
My brother had a very hard time,
and he did some bad things.
It's true that he was a gangster.
My mother died giving birth to me,
and my father left home after that.
My brother and I were left at an orphanage.
My brother escaped with me so I wouldn't get adopted out.
He was...
just ten years old then.
I'm proud of him, and to me, he's more like a parent.
So...
I liked Gwang Tae very much because she had a great family.
You raised her to be a good, impressive young woman,
and I thank you for that.
If you will let us marry,
you won't have to worry.
I'll show you that we can be happy.
What did you do as the eldest?
Aren't you ashamed to face your sisters?
You're staying at your aunt's, not even your parents'.
This is wrong.
I'm back.
What were you doing?
This is wrong.
Let's live with your mom.
It's not right to leave her alone,
and Blessing shouldn't be raised in these circumstances.
I will give in.
Are you okay with that?
So what if I'm not?
She's your mother. I should give in.
Let's just take what we need for now.
Thank you.
Your decision to give in...
makes me feel much better.
Thank you.
Who is it?
You have a delivery.
I didn't order anything.
What are you two doing here?
Mother, here's your delivery.
Your son and grandson.
You can have me as a freebie.
Are you playing games with me?
Mother, I'm sorry.
Please accept us.
I won't upset you in any way.
You can tell us off all that you want.
Just...
let us move back in.
Why bother when you can live pleasantly by yourselves?
- Leave! - Wait!
Don't be like that. Blessing, go to Grandma.
Goodness me, Blessing.
Why has he lost weight?
Didn't you feed him properly?
My Blessing. Are you happy to see me?
Do you like your grandma the best?
Is that so?
Go on.
Mother can take the master bedroom and we'll take this one.
Isn't it too small for you?
When the three of us lived in a studio apartment?
I'm sorry for making you start over in a place like this.
I need to get my investments back for us to move into a bigger place.
Also, this apartment...
I know.
But I'm not upset about it.
I'm grateful toward Blessing's mother, you know.
If she hadn't left you with this,
we'd be living in a studio apartment.
You're not just pretty but also sweet.
- Am I pretty? - Yes.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Ignore my mom when she sends harsh words your way.
Silently sing the national anthem instead.
I'll be your shield.
Legend has it that no husband actually knows how to be one,
but I'll put my faith in you.
Unbelievable.
What else can they do but move back in...
with their tails between their legs?
Just you wait and see. She'll be leaving on her accord.
The fortune-teller said that my son would marry three times.
His ex-wife doesn't qualify as a new marriage, you know.
My son is bound to have a daughter in his life,
but not from her.
How can she get pregnant when she's in her mid-40s?
She wouldn't be able to have a baby, but I wouldn't allow it.
I won't accept her as a daughter-in-law.
Just you wait and see.
She'll pay for what I had to endure for 15 years.
It serves her right for walking into the lion's den.
Mother, you're up.
Please have a seat.
Did you cook?
Yes, I did.
I don't believe you can.
You don't even know how to use a rice cooker.
I do, Mother.
I also made beef radish soup. The recipe was easy enough.
The side dishes are probably from home.
How did you know?
Because I know you.
Byun Ho, breakfast is ready.
Coming.
Gosh. Did you cook breakfast?
You did all this when you have to go to work too?
I cut back on my sleep.
She only cooked for you, not move a mountain.
Other career women cook, do laundry,
clean the house, and raise children too.
That's hardly true these days.
Wait.
I have something to say before we eat.
What is it?
I believe that raising a child...
should be a group effort among family members.
That being said, you'll take care of him during the day...
and we'll watch him when we get home in the evening.
Mother, you won't have to do any household chores.
Byun Ho and I will divide and conquest.
I put up a chart on the fridge. Check it out later.
Got it.
Who are you to decide all that?
You're not his teacher who tells him what do to.
How dare you order a lawyer around. Not everyone can be one, you know.
But I have a job too.
It's not like you earn much.
My paycheck is nothing compared to his,
but I still work long hours.
She's right. We can divide household chores.
You being this soft is exactly why she thinks she can overpower you.
You were her slave for 15 years. Do you want to keep that up?
Darn imbecile.
Mother, you know he's in a lot of debt.
Until we can pay back all that, we must save up where we can...
and that means no housekeepers.
It's why I'm working this job.
Just like it says on the chart,
one of us will cook breakfast or dinner.
The same goes for cleaning, dish-washing, and doing the laundry.
We'll do a general cleaning once a week.
The living room and bathroom are yours to clean.
Got it.
You can't do those things.
As if that's true. I know how to use a vacuum.
I'll do the vacuuming. You stick to the mopping.
My wrists hurt too much.
Don't forget to scrub the toilet too.
Even the toilet?
Who do you think you're talking to?
My son is a hot-shot lawyer!
Please, Mom. Even lawyers eat meals and take dumps.
I should clean up after myself.
We'll go grocery shopping together.
But taking out the trash and food waste will be your job.
You know I get squeamish.
Got it.
What about you then? What will you do?
I'll clean the kitchen, fridge,
the master bedroom, and the smaller bedroom,
I'll always be on breakfast duty, prepare Blessing's snacks,
and wash Blessing's clothes separately.
It seems like she has a lot more to do.
I'll get side dishes from my family or buy them.
Would that be all right?
Why would you when there are two women in this house?
I couldn't ask you to cook when you're busy watching Blessing.
Although, I would appreciate it.
Would you be willing?
What? You want me to babysit and cook?
Exactly.
I'll be buying side dishes so that you won't have to cook.
They make them nice and cheap these days.
Mother, all I want is to get along with you.
It's why I'm opting to only do what I know I can handle.
I don't have the strength to do any more chores.
Only sticking to what I can do...
is how I can prevent myself from blowing up later on.
It's what my marriage of 15 years has taught me.
That reminds me.
I prepared a Korean-style breakfast today,
but it'll be toast and cereal starting tomorrow.
Byun Ho and I will alternate cooking dinner.
Honey, it's your turn today.
All good?
Okay, let's eat breakfast.
(Revolutionary Sisters)
The CEO's son proposed marriage.
Really? How you feel matters more though.
Your second daughter is marrying too?
She met someone while building her meal-kit business,
and he fell for her at first sight.
What's with the wall? Who took it down? Was it her?
It was the photo of Blessing's mom.
Gwang Nam is Blessing's mom now.
I can't end it with him.
Dad, I'm pregnant.