(Episode 43)
I've been waiting for a while now.
You can make up your mind after seeing them.
Sure thing. My location?
Hello, we deliver meals for you.
I hope you'll consider us.
You can call us and order a warm meal.
- The menu changes every day. - Sure thing.
Just a second.
Yes?
Would you like to order a meal?
We have a factory in the basement...
with about 50 employees.
Would you like to order a meal?
Not exactly. I was wondering if you could cook...
for our night workers.
There's a fully equipped kitchen and an employee to help you.
I tried your food once and quite liked the taste.
Could you offer your services in the evening?
I will. When do I start?
You'll fall and trip.
These snacks were made with mandarins from Jeju.
Share them with your colleagues.
Thanks, Pung Jin. We'll enjoy it.
Did you have a good time in Jeju?
I thought of you the whole time.
Anyway, I'll get going.
Already?
You said you were jealous of my sister-in-law's puppy.
Why not have one of your own?
Bye.
Let's go.
Why is she in a fit of giggles?
I absolutely have no clue.
Hold on. Isn't that Han Ye Seul?
What is he doing on the street?
Can't you give me a discount?
I'd offer it for free for another aspiring singer,
but I kind of need the money.
I'll take off 50 dollars then.
Thank you.
Where should I wire the money?
Ye Seul.
Mr. Heo?
What are you doing here?
It looks like he's selling his belongings to others.
His father had surgery after collapsing from a stroke,
and he needed to pay the hospital bill.
You've been doing everything you can to make it as a singer.
How can you sell your instruments?
It probably isn't even worth much.
Just keep them.
Thank you, sir!
Sorry about this, but these aren't for sale anymore.
Sorry.
Your trips to the bathroom have become frequent.
You go a few times throughout the night as well.
Well...
Do you have urinary incontinence?
Of course not. I'm too young for that.
It can happen to anyone regardless of age.
You should see a doctor...
and get ahead of whatever it is.
I don't want you to be a burden to my son.
I won't be, Mother.
I'll live a long and healthy life.
I need to in order to take care of the kids.
The kids?
Blessing, I mean.
You've been acting weird lately.
No matter what I say, you respond with a smile.
Have you gotten lucky lately?
I've been trying to.
It's why I'll only think positively and say nice things.
I'd appreciate the same from you.
I'll prepare breakfast in just a moment.
What has gotten into her?
Oh, right.
Where did you get the money?
You should've left me behind and run away.
I know you will curse me with tears,
saying it's no use to raise a child.
Did you finish the discharge procedures?
Let's go to my place.
Why would I go to your place, not mine?
Don't be stubborn and do as he says.
Forget it. Just go get a taxi.
Cheol Soo, I can't let Bong Ja take care of me...
when I look like this.
I'm a man with pride.
I don't want her to see this.
He won't come?
I think it's more like he can't.
He doesn't want you to see him so miserable.
He wants to do things himself as long as he has the strength.
I'm a nuisance, aren't I?
You should abandon me.
I can't abandon you because of Mom's last words.
"Ye Seul..."
I know what your mom said,
but you can still abandon me if you want.
You were born good,
which is why your mom asked you to take care of me.
You spent a lot of money on me, right?
I told you. My in-laws helped me.
You just got married.
This will only make things uncomfortable for you.
You will feel small around your wife.
That's not going to happen. You know me.
I'm all proud and haughty, so don't worry about me.
Just take good care of yourself.
Even if I die,
don't tell Bae Seul about me.
Just focus on your audition.
I have a feeling you will make it on your next try.
Dad left the hospital, so you don't have to worry.
I heard.
Chairman Heo paid the rest of the hospital bills, right?
I told Dae Chang to get rid of this, but he put it back.
Keep it out of my sight.
Leave it there. It's mine now.
Don't touch it.
All right.
I told you not to touch it.
Where are you going? You need to rest.
To make money.
I'm sorry I was harsh yesterday.
I shouldn't have said that no matter how tough things got.
I got a little carried away. It won't happen again.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry that I slapped you.
We put our whole lives into loving each other.
I don't know why we ended up like this.
I always looked down on those who care only about money...
and felt proud of our love.
I was just a snob.
It was like I fell under a spell as soon as we got married.
And it was like I had amnesia.
I forgot all about our love...
and cared only about money like a fool.
I'm sorry.
Let's move the heavy things to the third floor first.
Okay.
- Have a nice day. - Bye.
When I gave up everything,
my dad gave me hope.
Dear customers of A Spoonful of Moonlight.
I have a special announcement to make today.
Here. Take a look, Gwang Tae.
(Foundation Director Heo Pung Jin, OK Foundation)
My gosh.
Pung Jin, you've finally become the foundation director.
Director Heo, congratulations.
I used the name OK Foundation as you recommended.
Everyone liked it as it sounds positive.
I also used the card design you recommended.
It's simple.
Thank you, Gwang Tae.
Gwang Tae, you're amazing.
You have an extraordinary mind.
She has always been unusual.
Very unusual.
I think you mean it in a good way.
All right. Gwang Tae saved our family. Got it?
Got it?
Who knew I'd become the director of a foundation?
It was possible because you already had the basis for it.
Without that,
even plastic surgery can't fix a thing.
You laid the foundation,
and I helped you improve it just a tad.
How sweet of you to say.
Simply put,
she just rode on your coattails.
That's right.
Your restaurant is doing well,
and the rent gets paid on time.
Now you only have one assignment left.
I'll be sure to finish my assignment, Gwang Tae.
I will check to see that you did.
Gosh, I'm in trouble.
All right.
- Yes. - My gosh.
- How much is this? - Darn it.
Why isn't this working?
Gosh, that was so close.
It only made my blood boil.
Darn it.
Why? Are you running out of money already?
I thought you found a new wallet.
You're just happy that I keep losing money.
Wait right here. I'll show you.
Father.
I was going to visit you in your room.
There are other patients in the room.
Ki Jin, you know what?
I tried the new medicine,
and I think it's really good.
Don't you think I look a lot better now?
Yes, I think so.
It's all thanks to you, Ki Jin.
I want to hold out...
until I meet Gwang Tae.
Ki Jin, is there any way you can lend me 50,000 dollars?
I told you I can't come up with such a large amount.
Oh, right.
The building is in your name,
but your brother manages the finances.
So you can't even spend ten dollars at your own discretion,
and you want me to understand. Isn't that what you mean?
How did you know all that?
You're just like Gwang Tae.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Ki Jin, I'm really sorry.
I have no regrets in life,
but my last wish is to hear Gwang Tae call me Dad.
If only I could stay alive until then.
I can't come up with 50,000 dollars, but...
Then how much?
That's 5,000 dollars, 10,000 dollars,
and another 5,000 dollars today.
It's 20,000 dollars in total.
What's up with you?
Something urgent came up, so I couldn't tell you beforehand.
You should talk to me first when it's more than 1,000 dollars.
I don't mind that you use the credit card,
but we should have some cash on hand.
A foundation needs money to do some business.
Okay.
Is it about a girl?
It's not like that. What do you take me for?
Who was the man who came into the living room...
looking for his son-in-law during the housewarming?
He's just someone I know.
He's Mr. Kim. I'm going to do business with him.
You told me to think of a new business item.
To sum things up,
you had a serious relationship with a girl...
before you got married.
And her family used to call you their son-in-law.
But you betrayed her...
and got married to Gwang Tae.
So her parents are now threatening you.
This is a reasonable suspicion that the chairman and I have.
From the beginning to the end,
there has been only one woman in my life.
And that's Gwang Tae.
You can't treat me like a cheater just because I spent some money.
Sa Chae.
Look into him.
I knew you'd say that, sir.
Gwang Sik, where did you get that idea?
You're incredible.
These people are my regulars.
They all agreed to join Ye Seul's fan club.
They loved his song once they heard it.
They say it makes them happy.
After you called, I invited someone to join us.
Over here.
Hello, I'm Han Ye Seul's fan.
A true fan.
He lived on the rooftop across from Ye Seul,
and he's been a fan since then.
A true fan.
Is that true? Thank you.
I should stay back, right?
You bet.
Don't get involved. We'll deal with everything.
I'll get the online community going.
Upload lots of stories and get his name out there.
We can invite them to meet-and-greets...
and make Ye Seul realize he has many fans rooting for him.
We can give him presents too!
You're barely keeping up with your young husband.
Don't use too much blusher to try to look younger.
It's ugly when old women go around with red cheeks.
I have to look as young as possible. You can't beat age.
The streets are full of young girls.
There's only so much a woman in her 50s can do.
I'm glad you know as much.
Does his brother not complain about him dating you?
We meet up in secret.
See you later.
It's a pity it took you so long to finally meet the right guy.
How did you manage to keep all this inside?
You know how.
Sa Chae. Are you asleep?
He tied your ankle to his?
That's too harsh. How did you untie yourself?
I served in the Special Forces.
My gosh. That's so cool.
That's not the only cool thing about me.
Ttu Gi says her dad is cool too.
You're the best out of all her friends' dads.
Aren't I?
Call me sweetheart.
Sweetheart.
- Once more. - Sweetheart.
I am so happy these days.
It's so fun and thrilling. Isn't it?
I feel this good just seeing you.
Me too.
I wonder what took us so long to finally meet.
Your hands are huge. Let's have a look.
Why are yours so small? It's cute.
It's cute? It fits right into yours.
Taeng Ja.
Sweetheart.
Don't do that!
Please, stop it.
I thought you were the Grim Reaper.
Shall I be the Grim Reaper tonight?
You, go home.
Lady, lead the way.
He doesn't want you to see him so miserable.
Why are you back so early?
Come in.
Oh, my gosh.
Sorry. He kept telling me to lead the way.
I know it's rude to visit this late,
but I had no other choice.
Do come in.
Where did he find you?
At the restaurant?
Doing what?
Comparing the size of our hands.
Why would you do that at this hour?
You know why.
Sit down.
Old lady. I'm here to talk to your older sister lady.
You can back out in silence.
Sister lady.
Yes?
This crazy old lady keeps calling my brother out at night,
and it's driving me insane.
I don't know what she does,
but my brother is half out of his mind.
I can't beat him up. What do you think I should do?
It's a total... Oh, my gosh...
She calls my brother "sweetheart."
What?
They're adults and I don't think they'll listen even if we stop them.
These days, even teenagers don't listen to their parents.
That's why I'm here, aren't I?
You and I, the two of us...
The two of us?
You got me wrong.
Just because we're sisters doesn't mean I'm like her.
I'm completely different from her.
I've never liked younger men,
and I'm not interested.
What are you talking about?
Bong Ja, you misunderstood what he said.
I thought you were different from your crazy sister,
but you're pretty similar.
I'm saying the two of us should keep our siblings under control.
From now on,
if she calls my brother out once more,
I will hold you equally responsible, as her older sister.
I just imagined us.
Goodbye.
My gosh. What a nuisance.
You make my life so hard.
Must I be scolded by a young punk?
I'm responsible for everything.
He's used to collecting debts, and that's how he talks.
How can you call him "sweetheart?" It's so embarrassing.
Were you a baby when you let Mr. Han call you his baby?
Not all princesses are princesses.
It's just a nickname.
I can't take your side this time.
I understand why he's so angry too.
Did you tell Bang Gi?
Not yet. I can't bring myself to.
You can't, can you?
He'd faint if he heard.
A stepfather younger than him? Gosh.
Where are you going?
To the restaurant.
This late?
I want to work on the meal kit.
Go to sleep.
Must you do that now?
I should when I have ideas.
I'm busy serving customers during the day to do research.
- I'll walk you. - It's nearby. Don't bother.
You go to bed. You have to get up early.
Don't work too hard.
Don't worry. See you.
Eat some more. You didn't scoop enough rice.
It's hot. Be careful.
- Hello. - Hi.
I'll give you extra soup.
It's hot. Be careful.
- Thank you. - Enjoy the food.
- Hello. - Extra vegetables, please.
Sure.
There's more. Come back for seconds.
- Thank you. - Sure.
Why were you out so long?
I made so much progress today.
Go back to sleep.
Ye Seul, I have great news.
There's a consolation match.
- A consolation match? - Yes.
Out of the 20 people they dropped,
they'll pick one to join the finals.
Forget it.
Why should we forget it?
There's no point in competing. Would I be the one out of 20?
Why would you say that without trying?
Look at this.
Incredible, isn't it? This is your fan club.
"Han Ye Seul is awesome."
"Your song is amazing." "Good luck, Han Ye Seul."
"I love you, Han Ye Seul."
"You're so handsome."
There are over 100 members.
The most active member is called "Byeol."
Your number one fan.
This fan wants to sing too.
She works part-time every day,
and you give her hope.
You need to show people like this...
that if you keep trying, dreams come true one day.
Look.
I don't want to focus on that too much.
Popularity is like a bubble.
I don't want to risk my life on it.
You were never really popular in your life.
Ye Seul, small streams like this gather and become oceans.
The fact that you have a fan club is a huge deal.
Let's join the consolation match.
You'd be stupid not to.
Don't waste your breath.
He says I'm wasting my breath.
He wouldn't even let me explain.
- He won't enter the match? - No.
Did you tell him about his fan club?
He still won't budge.
Can you please knock some sense into him?
This is the chance of a lifetime.
I brought you some side dishes. How are you feeling?
Don't treat me like a sick patient. I'm perfectly fine.
Is this any fun?
You won't let me work on the dolls, so what else can I do?
It helps to keep your brain rolling.
It kills me to see you all alone in this small room.
Come on. Stay with me instead.
I said I'm fine.
I'm the one who's not fine.
You should also consider the kids who have to look in on you.
Your son comes by in the evening...
while your daughter-in-law comes by during the day.
Must you make them waste their time like that?
Dol Se, it's just wrong.
You've got to be kidding me.
Do you know where the nail clipper is?
Mother?
What are these?
They're baby shoes.
I know that. I'm asking why you still have them.
Aren't they for your sister?
I forgot to take them to her.
Are you perhaps pregnant?
- Of course not. - Don't you even dream of it.
I'm sorry, Mother.
I'd love to go with you, but I don't have the time.
I'll be just as busy in the afternoon too.
Today is just to get the doctor's confirmation, right?
Don't be nervous about it and call me later.
Congratulations. We'll see you in two weeks.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- We're pregnant! - You did great.
I was just as excited when I received my Mom's Diary too.
How far along are you?
Six months.
You've been trying IVF, right?
Yes.
How many times did you have to try?
This is my first time, you see.
Three times.
You must be thrilled.
Could I perhaps ask how old you are?
Oh, I'm 37.
So you're on the younger side.
I wouldn't give it up even for the world.
You must be here alone though.
Yes, well, my husband is busy today.
But this kind of stuff requires his support.
Thank you.
- It's already so big. - Tell me about it.
I was fascinated by the baby's heartbeat.
Ms. Lee Gwang Nam?
Hold on. Didn't they just call for Lee Gwang Nam?
I heard it too.
Maybe we heard wrong. Come on.
I'm afraid I have bad news.
Your baby must not be ready to come to you yet.
That's odd.
Look. They all have two lines.
It's why I told you not to take pregnancy tests.
The spike in hormones can cause a false positive.
Please don't let this get you down.
Your eggs are in good condition...
and so are your embryos. It's enough to stay hopeful.
Yes, it's me.
Could you email me the documents...
and stay on schedule with the afternoon meeting?
Sure thing.
(Blessing's Mom)
(New Hope Women's Clinic)
Is this the clinic?
Hello, this is Lee Gwang Nam's husband.
I wanted to ask about the test results.
Hey, Gwang Nam.
I didn't get pregnant.
Then you'll try again.
No one gets pregnant on their first attempt.
I haven't been able to call your brother-in-law.
I thought I was pregnant, you know.
I had a good feeling about it.
But when I heard that I wasn't pregnant,
I questioned my abilities as a woman.
Maybe it's because I'm too old.
How can I look at Byun Ho now?
It's embarrassing and the guilt is overwhelming.
It takes two to tango,
so why are you blaming yourself?
Why am I putting myself through this at this point in my life?
I'm struggling to get pregnant...
after wasting all my good years.
Out of everyone in the clinic's lobby,
I was the oldest.
Women who are older than you try IVF too.
You've decided to take this route, so don't let your mind go there.
Why are you beating yourself up when Byun Ho wouldn't blame you?
It's Byun Ho.
I can't answer this. What do I say to him?
Let me.
Byun Ho, it's me.
Gwang Nam is with me at the moment.
She must be disappointed,
so please try to cheer her up.
Got it.
Sure thing.
What did he say?
Of course he figured it out since you didn't call him.
He told me to cheer you up and cook a delicious meal for you.
He said he'd cover the cost.
Let's head to my bistro. I'll cook something nice.
I'd love it.
- Hey. - What on earth?
- Gwang Tae. - Gwang Tae.
Were you having fun without me?
No, it's not like that.
I bet it was to talk smack about me.
That's right. It was.
You ignored my call earlier.
I only found out you called later on.
I was going to call you back.
Liar.
You always spend time together without me.
That's how it used to be, and that's how it still is.
It's just wrong!
So you're just leaving?
Hey, Gwang Tae. Hanbang's mom!
Whatever!
I saw her at the clinic earlier today.
But she doesn't know about the IVF.
It's why I ducked.
You'll bump into each other sooner or later, so let's tell her.
Don't you dare.
She'll feel guilty about being the only one pregnant.
Like she ever would.
She'll brag left and right about her baby.
I wonder who she takes after.
She's the odd one out.
Anyway, I'd rather go home too. I don't have an appetite.
I'm home.
- Whose turn is it to do the chores? - That would be me.
Her name is on the chart, so how is it your turn?
I don't know what she's upset about,
but she's in a bad mood.
She's been in her room ever since she got back.
What has gotten into her these days?
She kept going in and out of the bathroom yesterday.
Could she be ill?
Of course not. She's just tired.
Putting up with people can be stressful.
Then tell her to quit!
It's not like she earns much.
No one told her to bring home money.
She must think of herself as a queen.
Must I walk on eggshells around my daughter-in-law?
Talk about living in humiliation.
Did you think it would happen on our first try?
They say it takes at least a few attempts.
Who knew that you were this greedy?
Can you sit up?
I'm good.
Let's go out and cheer ourselves up.
What would you like to eat? Let's go for a drive.
Come on, let's get out there.
My sweet baby.
- Thank you. - Please enjoy.
We should've gone to a bar, not come here for tteokbokki.
Bars have a variety of delicious snacks.
I'm more comfortable here and you like tteokbokki.
All right.
Should we go somewhere on the weekend?
Maybe some other time.
Cheer up, will you?
Did you think it'd happen on our first try?
Consider our age, Gwang Nam.
That's your way of saying I'm too old.
No, I didn't mean it like that.
You're old, but so am I.
I'm 45 and you're 43.
We're way past the ideal baby-making age.
But you still managed to have Blessing.
That's...
It's why I told you not to take those pregnancy tests.
You got your hopes up...
which is why the disappointment stings even more.
So cheer up.
We'll go somewhere on the weekend.
The tteokbokki here is great.
It's great in the evening...
and probably just as good in my sleep.
Byun Ho,
I...
I want to try again.
Sure thing. Once you're back to better health.
No, right away.
Take care of your health first, and then we'll consider it.
Maybe in the fall or winter.
The weather is too hot for it.
That must be why it didn't work.
Ask around. No one gets pregnant in the summer.
I wouldn't be fretting...
if I was in a position to choose when to get pregnant.
Just like I get older by the day,
it kills me to know that my eggs and uterus are getting older too.
I'd be willing to wait if time weren't of the essence.
But I want to give birth to Blessing's sibling...
and hang our family portrait on the wall.
I feel like I'm running out of time whenever I see the blank wall.
Gwang Nam,
let's forget about having another baby.
What?
I can't see you do this to yourself.
Starting with the ovulation injections,
it was like being on thin ice.
After your eggs were harvested,
you cried in pain in that shabby motel room.
And then I saw you...
have mood swings after taking pregnancy tests.
Watching you has been painful.
I had no idea the procedure would be this hard.
Seeing you cry in the motel room...
made me regret wanting another child.
If I could carry a baby, I would. I wouldn't let you go through it.
I don't need another child.
All I need is for you to be healthy.
You said so yourself that Blessing was enough.
That was back then.
It's different now.
This process made me realize how much I want a child of my own.
The desire alone eats me up alive.
It kills me even more since willpower isn't enough.
Byun Ho, know this.
I'll take better care of myself and won't whine about it ever again.
So let's try it once more. Please?
I want to make up for this disappointment.
I might be completely drained,
but a pregnancy will bring me whole again.
I can't let another second go by like this.
I wouldn't be this way had I been 39.
But I'm 43. I'll be 45 in no time.
Yet, you look younger than any other 43-year-old.
Ask anyone on the street.
Maybe on the outside,
but not on the inside.
Still,
not right now. I will never allow it.
All right. I'll go and clear the table.
That's mine too.
Don't. Come on!
Enough with the small bets and take a chance next time.
What good does it do to play with less than 10,000 dollars?
Didn't you say your daughter married into a rich family?
Darn you.
She was told to take it easy?
Yes, there's a chance of a miscarriage.
She should stay clear of stress.
It's driving Gwang Tae crazy.
She loves to exercise and stay active,
so of course it's killing her to stay indoors for the baby's sake.
I made braised kimchi which Gwang Tae loves.
I made it with sour kimchi.
My own mouth is watering.
Thank you, Aung Bong Ja.
Father.
Why didn't you pick up?
Sorry?
Sorry about that. I had it on mute for a meeting.
We need to go somewhere and talk.
I'll take this to Gwang Tae and come straight back out.
But this regards an urgent matter.
Did you say 100,000 dollars?
If you give me that money, I won't ask for any more ever again.
But...
Is it too much?
For someone who owns a building, 100,000 dollars...
is like chump change.
It's not that big of a building, and 100,000 dollars is...
not an amount I can take out so easily.
What if you asked your brother?
Tell him that your father-in-law needs this new medicine.
But we agreed to keep this a secret.
That's how desperate I am.
Ki Jin, look here.
Aren't I entitled to that money though?
- Sorry? - Let's be honest here.
If it weren't for me, Gwang Tae wouldn't have been born.
You wouldn't have met her either.
Isn't that worth more than 100,000 dollars?
I'm not trying to use my daughter to get myself a big payout.
It's just how it is.
I wouldn't be asking if I weren't desperate.
My gosh. I really need your help.
I want to stay alive as long as I can...
so that I can hear my daughter call me Dad.
Are you all right?
Do you have a cold or something?
I said that I'm ill!
Didn't you hear what I've been saying?
But you said you have a heart problem.
Well, having a heart problem can make you cough...
and give you headaches and stomachaches.
It hurts everywhere, you know.
That's how it is to have a big illness.
Are you saying that 100,000 dollars is off the table?
I'm sorry.
That leaves me with no choice.
I'll see my daughter and be done with it.
Wait.
Please don't do this.
Call Gwang Tae.
Have her meet me here.
Then please give me a week.
Put her on the phone for me.
I have nothing left to live for in this life.
Give me three days then.
Gosh.
I'll make the call myself. I have a phone too, you know.
Give me a day.
I'll try and get the money as soon as possible.
I'll give you a day then. That's the longest I can wait.
The medication must be wearing off now.
I'll get back to my room then.
By the way, how much do you have on you?
That's all I have.
Then...
You have one day!
Worthless chump change.
Give me 100,000 dollars.
If not, I'll meet with Gwang Tae.
In the first trimester, you must be extra careful.
(Shining under Starlight)
Is this how it's going to be?
How could you be this way?
How could you do this to me?
I did all I could for you.
Why else would I have severed ties with you all...
after our parents passed away?
But still, you can't do this much for me?
I can't either then.
Stop hassling me for more money!
When have you ever treated me with respect?
I won't live that way anymore.
Don't you ever contact me again!
Knock, knock. Anyone home?
Excuse me.
I can't love you anymore
I'd rather smile
However
Cheon for sky, ji for earth
Hyun for black, hwang for yellow
Wu for house, ju for house
You sing very well.
Did you hear that?
We should go sing karaoke together. I want to hear you sing.
I'm a bad singer.
You have a nice voice. I bet you're a good singer.
Cheol Soo, it's hot, isn't it?
I brought some cool makgeolli for you.
Did you study?
The thing is...
I feel sleepy whenever I open the book.
Here.
Drink this up.
A cup of makgeolli after work.
It must taste great
It's so cool.
It's great, isn't it?
Cheol Soo, here.
No, it's okay. I'll eat it myself.
You are very positive and cheerful. I like that.
But your siblings just don't get it, do they?
Whether you have parents, children, or siblings,
you are alone in your life after all.
Did you hear that?
Yes, while I was cleaning the hall.
It's good that you study,
but you can't come in here without my permission.
My daughters come and go quite often.
If they see you, they might get the wrong idea.
So what if they get the wrong idea?
Are your daughters...
against you having a girlfriend?
A girlfriend?
What? You're blushing.
Does hearing the word girlfriend make you blush?
Oh, dear.
This is just wrong.
(Ye Seul. Okay, okay, it's okay.)
Please love and support Han Ye Seul.
I'm Lee Tae Ri, the president of his fan club.
- Thank you. - Good luck to Ye Seul!
Hello. I'm the vice president, Ok Sang Nam.
Please love and support Han Ye Seul.
- Have a nice day. - Bye.
- Hello. - Please support Han Ye Seul.
I hope Ye Seul will make it big.
- Go, Ye Seul! - Go, Ye Seul!
Byun Ho and I gathered some money.
I'm sorry we couldn't do this earlier.
And I'm sorry I didn't visit your father in the hospital.
This isn't much, but I'd like you to take this.
You don't have to do this.
He has been discharged already.
Still, I want you to take it.
I appreciate the gesture, but I can't.
Please take this.
We should've given you this while he was in the hospital.
It's hard for you, isn't it?
My dad was sick for a long time, so I know how you feel.
It's really tough when a family member is ill.
Healthy parents are the biggest gift for children.
Take this.
Let's help each other out when we go through difficulties.
I'm with him.
I grew up without knowing warm affection like this.
So this makes me feel touched and proud.
That's what family is about. Right?
Thank you, Byun Ho.
Thank you, Ki Jin.
(Off limits to Han Ye Seul and Lee Gwang Sik)
I'm here.
Did you not see the sign?
Off limits, my foot.
I told you not to do this.
Leave me alone. This is better than playing cards.
You might end up in the hospital again.
I'm taking it easy.
And it's good for me to use my hands.
This is from my brothers-in-law.
Use it when you need money.
I'll go set the table.
Can you send me...
to a nursing home?
You're too young to go to a nursing home.
Age doesn't matter.
I can't take care of myself, so my kids are having a hard time.
It doesn't have to be a nice one.
I just need a place...
where I can eat and sleep.
If something happens, they will give you a call.
Forget it. I will never send you somewhere like that.
You are my son, so you might be fine.
But I feel bad for my daughter-in-law.
I can't do this to her.
Your daughter-in-law is also your child.
Why would you feel bad?
If the same thing were to happen to Father,
I would do the same for him.
Don't worry about anything and just stay here.
There's no way I will send you to a nursing home.
(Okay-dokey, Han Ye Seul's Official Fan Club)
(There is a new post.)
Ye Seul, I want to be a singer.
Because of financial difficulties, I work part-time and go to college.
I became a fan...
when you said you're working harder after the car accident...
on a radio show.
I also had an accident when I was little.
Please help me achieve my dream.
You are my hope.
I will look forward to seeing you shine brightly.
Go, Ye Seul!
(Mr. Kim)
I'm trying my best to see what I can do.
I'm sorry, but give me one more day. I'm serious.
Okay, then.
One more day for what?
Sorry. I must've startled you.
That scream came out of nowhere.
You know I don't startle that easily.
- Who was it? - Well...
It was Mr. Kim.
Look.
(Mr. Kim)
Then why were you pleading with him like that?
Well... There's a thing.
It's just that Pung Jin told me to come up with a new business item.
I'm planning something with Mr. Kim.
I'm supposed to come up with something by tomorrow.
Don't mind me.
Did you have to come downstairs to take a call like that?
I was worried I'd wake Hanbang.
Let's go back to bed.
Hanbang needs to sleep to grow well.
You've been acting really weird.
It's not like that. Let's go upstairs.
Just this once. I won't ask you any favors again.
It's a great opportunity.
Let's give it a go.
Consider it your last chance.
If it fails, quit then.
Will you do it for my sake, please?
Don't you feel sorry for me?
Other managers appear on TV and become famous themselves.
I want to be on TV too.
My dad is always asking what I do,
saying that a manager isn't even a real job.
He asks where he can go to see my singer.
I have nothing to tell him.
Give me the chance to brag about being your manager.
Dae Chang.
I don't want to put my hopes in thin air.
I get carried away, then get disappointed.
I won't do that anymore.
Money that's wired to my account...
and cash that I can touch is the future I can trust in.
I don't want to waste time on a pipe dream.
I'm sorry, but give up.
We just sent a ladder that way.
Hang on.
He won't do it?
Okay.
Thank you for trying, Dae Chang.
You can't persuade me. Now eat your food.
This is good.
Dinner after a long day of work tastes the best.
I want more rice.
I'm so hungry after work.
I feel hungry right after I eat.
Your food tastes better than any restaurant.
I wish there were a restaurant that decided what you should eat.
Han Ye Seul.
Unit 301.
Will you let me eat?
It's too good to refuse.
Try one more time and then give up.
Why wouldn't I enter if just one try would be it?
There's no point.
I can't beat 19 other great singers.
Whether you can or can't, let's give it a go first.
"Whether or not?"
Do you know how stressful that is?
I would go for it if success was guaranteed.
You've never tried it, so you wouldn't know.
If you have to pass a test all the time,
and you need someone's vote to pass, that really gets to you.
Every day, you try, get evaluated, and get disappointed.
My will or determination means nothing.
A singer is no one until someone votes for them.
Try one last time.
(24 Kyungnam Moving)
Kyungnam Moving's CEO Han Ye Seul.
Quick and direct moving.
Expert at nighttime moves.
That's me. Accept it, even if you don't want to.
Keep the promise you made me.
You said you'd be a star.
I'm sorry I can't be a star.
I'm a speck of dust from a moving company.
My meal kits are doing well. I think I can make a lot.
So don't worry about our finances...
Stop talking. I have to go back out after dinner.
I have to look after Dad and give him regular expenses.
To move out of this tiny place...
and into a house with a garden to host parties and guests,
and to be able to swipe a credit card at a department store,
I need to work hard.
I apologize.
I'm an evil wench.
I'm a piece of trash who ate away at your dream.
I was out of my mind.
You're better than anyone, my number one, even without money,
and you were a shining star.
Why did I treat you like a speck of dust?
It won't work.
A loser who doesn't survive the consolation match...
is still a loser.
He won't enter the consolation match?
No. He won't sing anymore.
I wasn't going to tell you, but I was out of options.
It's all because of me and because of money.
Right now?
Okay.
Dae Chang, stay here for me.
Dad.
What's this? You said you didn't feel well.
As if. I'm not sick anymore.
I wanted to eat with you.
Sit down.
I'll do it.
Leave it. Wait inside.
Go on.
The geotjeori is good. Han Dol Se still has it.
My wife is good at making any food, but your geotjeori is better.
Give her your recipe.
Did you quit singing?
I hear you're working full-time at the moving company now.
I have to.
I'm too old to live off dreams.
I'll go on National Singing Contest and win then.
You got asked to enter the consolation match.
Darn it, Dae Chang.
It wasn't Dae Chang. It was your wife.
Quit being stubborn and give it a go.
Then everyone else can give up too.
It's not just your dream now.
It's a mix of your dream, mine, and your wife's.
You're good if you got as far as the consolation match.
I don't want to cling to what can't be.
A small glimmer of hope dragged me this far.
Like a racehorse that's forced to run toward the carrot in front,
I baited myself.
"Just a bit more, a little more, once more."
"I'll make it this time."
That's why I'm here now.
It wasn't food but bait.
If I don't quit now, I'll keep going until I'm 40 or 50.
Once you fall for it, you can't get out.
I'm a breadwinner now.
I can't be so immature anymore.
You're talking nonsense while I'm trying to eat.
Ye Seul.
Moso bamboo.
What?
Bamboo.
Bamboo?
What's a moso bamboo?
Once its seeds are sown, they don't move for four years.
They just grow roots.
They don't grow above ground.
Just this much, about an inch.
But after four years, in the fifth year,
they grow 30cm a day,
and after six weeks, they reach the sky.
You're a moso bamboo.
You grew your roots until now.
You're just beginning to sprout.
Don't snip it off because you don't see any hope.
Let that sprout grow.
Take just one step further.
If you open the door,
there might be another world. Who knows?
Later on, you might regret not opening the door now.
I think...
you're a moso bamboo.
You will be directed to voicemail.
Ye Seul, I'm outside the TV station with Gwang Sik.
We'll wait for you.
Come when you hear this.
The sewer is backed up and everything is underwater.
We need to drain the place before we pack the stuff.
Hire us two more laborers.
Okay, thanks.
I guess he won't come. Did you talk to him?
He didn't come home last night.
He stayed at his office.
Hang on.
- Let's go. - Are you ready?
One, two, go.
They need this by today.
Wipe the mud as best you can.
You'll be a star.
Ye Seul, you're a moso bamboo.
Can you clean up the rest for me?
(24 Kyungnam Moving)
He's here.
Ye Seul!
Ye Seul, hurry.
Go, Ye Seul!
- You can't park here. - I'll move the truck.
Han Ye Seul?
Is Han Ye Seul not here?
You all did a great job today.
The results will be announced...
once the judges complete the evaluations.
Come on. Just a second. Hold on!
Here's the last contestant of the consolation match.
I'm Han Ye Seul.
- Good job, everyone. - That was exhausting.
Thank you, everyone. You may all head out now.
Just a second!
The final contestant just got here. What should we do?
He should've been here on time.
Please tell him that it's over.
He still made it here, so it feels wrong...
to deny him his chance.
You can't come in here yet.
I'm sorry. I truly am. I'm Han Ye Seul.
Being late isn't acceptable, you know.
I'm sorry. I was caught up at my moving center job.
I'm really sorry about this. But could you give me a chance?
- What should we do? - I ran over here...
thinking that this was my last chance.
I gave up all hope and wanted to give up,
but I came running...
because I knew I'd regret not trying.
Could you please give me a chance?
Come on, guys. He made his way here.
Why don't we give him a chance?
Sure thing. Let's hear you sing.
Thank you.
Han Ye Seul is the final contestant in the consolation match.
Please sing your song.
(Judge Kang Min Hee, Judge Lee Jung Je)
Since...
the age of 12,
I have dreamed of becoming a singer.
My mom prayed...
for my head to be intact despite all the headbanging.
I hope you're watching from above.
When this show airs,
I wish for my song to reach your ears.
Also,
the person who made me dream again.
My number one.
I'm sorry for not being a star.
And...
my father.
You waited so long...
for me to make it as a singer.
You went out onto the streets wearing a big sign...
that said "Superstar Trot Genius King..."
"My Second Son Is The Best."
You asked people to listen to my song.
He can't seem to carry on due to the tears.
"You're a moso bamboo."
"You'll finally blossom."
The one who gave me newfound hope.
My father.
My father who's recovering...
from recent surgery,
this song is for you.
(Notice of Demolition)
(Happy Nursing Home)
She took a break?
- That's right. - I see.
- Where are you? - I'm out to meet a friend.
You should've called first.
Got it. Bye.
Doctor, I'd like to try again.
What is that?
- Mother... - What did you put in the fridge?
It's nothing.
It's just a side dish.
A side dish?
Then take it out.
You're being awfully suspicious.
Whatever that is, you sneaked it into the fridge.
Take it out. Right now.
Open it.
(We thank Jo Woo Jong for his special appearance.)
(Revolutionary Sisters)
I'm a nervous wreck. What if he punches me?
Bang Gi, say hello.
You're to move out by tomorrow.
The house will be knocked down right away.
I'll get you 100,000 dollars tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Are you sure?
Honey? Gwang Sik!
Honey.