(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)
(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)
(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)
(Episode 85)
Mom, I'll have my wedding with Woo Jin...
as soon as the drama ends.
Everyone knows we got engaged,
so we shouldn't put it off for too long, right?
Ju Ryun, is that all you can think about?
What? What do you mean?
Woo Jin's career will end as soon as he marries.
And how can you say...
you want to marry in this situation?
What's the situation?
Your birth mother may die any day now.
Do you really not feel any remorse?
I told you already. You're my only mom.
Fine.
What if I don't want to be your mom?
Mom.
Ms. Moon.
Have you gone crazy?
Don't be alarmed.
I just gave this a thought all by myself.
How would I feel if I were in her shoes?
Woo Jin, what do you think?
I'm not sure.
Be quiet. This is unnecessary.
Ju Ryun, visit your biological mother and meet her.
Don't leave any regrets later.
Wait, what are you talking about?
She said she'd die.
We as people should seek to help such people...
even if they were strangers, Ju Ryun.
And let's postpone the wedding for a while...
until Woo Jin becomes a success.
Honey, let's send Ju Ryun abroad to study.
Mom.
Hey, Ju Ryun. Are you getting ready for work?
Mom just said that because...
Dad, I don't want to go abroad to study.
And I'm going to marry Woo Jin.
Have you met your mother?
She's not my mother!
Don't say something like that when you talk to me!
I get that it's all my fault.
But she still gave you birth.
I said no.
She abandoned me, so why would she need me now?
And were you saying I must accept her as my mother...
just because she came to find me?
Then, will you accept her as your wife?
Ju Ryun.
She's not your wife.
It's the same for me. That woman is not my mother!
If you feel that bad for her, take her in as your courtesan.
Min Ju Ryun.
I despise you, Dad. I hate you!
How many women have you been with?
Another woman could come into the picture any day now!
What suddenly brings you here this early, Ms. Moon?
I had many things to discuss with you, Ms. Lee.
Please speak.
This was something I've already mentioned a few times.
It was about time I took back the contract and receipt...
for Jung Woo Jin's escort gig.
I'm afraid I can't help you.
I also heard a rumor about you selling Jeongin Entertainment.
What if you disappear...
as soon as you sell your company? Don't you think so?
What do you mean I'll sell my company?
That kind of rumor is always floating around in this industry.
Stop that. Bring my money back.
We'll discuss the contract for his escort gig at that time.
Do you even have that contract?
There was a contract,
but I didn't sign with you, but with Ms. Hee Kyung.
Are you asking why I'm threatening you with that?
I thought you were rather sly, but you were really slow.
Ms. Hee Kyung was just my pawn.
Why haven't you caught on yet?
What?
I'm done talking.
Bring my money back right now.
Mi Sun, she just came to my mind.
That woman from Yonggung Tea House you mentioned.
What? Yes, right.
I heard she was Ju Ryun's mother.
What could've happened?
Could she have met Ju Ryun?
I don't know. Maybe she did, maybe she didn't.
- Hey. - Honey, I'm here.
Hello.
Hey, what brings you here, Clark?
There was a farmer's market at the apartment complex.
- Yes. - So while I was looking around,
I saw my man standing there.
Yes, I went to get groceries,
and Mr. Kwon was standing there to get some fruit.
And he bought all these.
Oh, my. These must've been expensive.
Thank you, Mr. Kwon.
You don't have to thank me. I'm always grateful to you.
Thank you for everything, Clark.
I should go back to work. Please excuse me.
- Bye. - All right. Have a great day.
- Goodbye. - I'll see you tonight.
- Yes, goodbye. - Have a great day.
My goodness.
Ms. Moon, I just received a call from Mr. Sato.
He demands compensation for breach of contract proceedings.
What? "Compensation?"
I asked him to give us a little more time,
but I doubt he'd wait too long.
(CEO Moon Jeong In)
Mr. Kim, do you have any good ideas?
You're partially responsible.
Your opinion had a big impact on selling the business, right?
Ms. Moon, you must've forgotten.
I suggested we should not lie and say we secured the contract...
with Writer Park and Director Na's next drama.
But you were...
drawn to his high-priced offer and ignored my suggestion.
If you still wish to hold me responsible,
then sure, I'll do that and turn in my resignation.
Well...
I was just distressed.
Anyway, tell him we'll settle this somehow.
Please ask Mr. Sato...
for a little more time.
Yes, ma'am.
Anyway, was it impossible...
to convince Mr. Na?
He's set on following Ms. Park's decision.
But still, reach out to him.
If Ms. Park insists on not signing with me,
wouldn't it be a little better if at least Mr. Na signed?
I have high hopes for our new product.
How was it received?
This ingredient was not easy to come across,
so they were surprised at first.
But once they tried it out,
they loved how it was so moisturizing.
She's right. And it also worked great...
on the wrinkles of your eye, neck, and forehead, so they were amazed.
People were already asking how to purchase this...
during the testing session.
If it was that well-received,
we must've done a great job choosing caviar as our ingredient.
Let's see.
It reflected everything our customers thought...
was important in a product like this.
I love it.
Great work, everyone.
It's because you gave us your full trust, Ms. Lee.
Many people waited for something like this.
We're releasing a new product after three years,
so let's prepare something to ensure people hear about this.
Yes, ma'am.
Hello.
Oh, my, Ms. Park.
Hello, Ms. Park.
Please take this.
My goodness. You got us coffee?
Thank you.
I didn't actually buy it.
The marketing team for the drama sent these to me first,
so I brought them here.
There are many different kinds, so you should try what you like.
Is it that sugarless coffee?
We should try some now.
Yes.
And let's postpone the wedding for a while...
until Woo Jin becomes a success.
Honey, let's send Ju Ryun abroad to study.
Why does Mom keep trying to send me away?
My goodness. It's sugar-free, yet it's so sweet.
I was concerned about caffeine,
so I should try this.
I tried everything, and they were all good.
Ms. Oh, when these arrive, arrange them all over our set.
Yes, Mr. Kim.
Ms. Park, what brings you here? We don't have a table read today.
I just stopped by to give you these as a present.
- Thank you. - Thank you, Ms. Park.
Thank you.
- How is it? - It's good.
Mother, I'm here with Ms. Park.
- Hey. - Hello.
Come on in, Ms. Park.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
Gosh, Ms. Lee.
I heard you were busy with your new product launch.
- Are these the new products? - You're right.
They're very moist and soft.
It'll become a must-have item once the weather turns colder.
Can Ms. Park try it, too?
Yes, of course.
Here.
Gosh, it feels so soft and moist.
I was a huge fan of your product before this one,
but this new one seemed great. I kind of want this.
I've already prepared some presents for you.
You can share it with your aunt and other family.
Really? Thank you.
Ms. Park, you're really lucky.
Stop it, Hyun Woo.
Do you like it?
Hello, Mr. Kim.
I'm calling you under Ms. Moon's strict order.
She asks you to sign a director agreement.
She knows it won't happen, yet she still can't give up?
Tell her that some things are impossible to get...
no matter how hard she tries.
You should come and tell her yourself.
I don't need to meet her,
but I'll stop by to see you.
Me? Why?
I don't know. When I don't get to see you,
I keep wondering what you're up to and missing you.
By any chance, are we an item?
Mr. Na, don't say something that horrible.
I was just joking. Don't be so annoyed.
I'm also into this woman.
Yes, all right.
Okay, then. Goodbye.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay, Ju Ryun.
You can relax and have that.
Okay.
That coffee smells great.
May I have a sip?
Of course.
This is good. It smells good, too.
I'm sorry about last time. It must've made you uncomfortable.
I told you already. I'm going to be on your side...
until I have someone for myself.
What if you never find anyone?
Ju Ryun.
People are treated only as well as how they recognize...
their own self-worth.
What?
I want you to accept yourself for how worthy you are.
Does it seem like I don't do that?
Your self-worth does not dwindle...
only because you aren't loved back by someone you love.
I never thought...
my self-worth dropped...
because I was crushing on you.
Is that so?
Yes.
Thank you.
Hello, Mr. Pyo.
Yes, what is it?
Mr. Kim, where are you?
Goodness, Ms. Min. Jung Woo Jin hit the jackpot.
Mr. Pyo, was this the drama you mentioned last time,
the one produced by that streaming platform?
Yes, you're right.
Really? Are you sure?
I know Ms. Moon is trying to separate Ju Ryun from me.
What's the reason?
Because Ju Ryun isn't her biological child?
But she had known that from the very beginning.
And she definitely took on a whole new attitude toward me.
Then, does she think of me as a man?
That can't be right.
Hey, Ju Ryun.
Woo Jin, this is huge.
You got an offer to play in a drama produced by a streaming platform.
What?
You don't even need to think about this.
It'll be released worldwide at the same time,
and everything centers around your role.
On top of that, the scriptwriter and the directors are well-known.
Right.
You have to meet them soon, so do you have anything to wear?
I'll wear whatever I have.
You're saying that again.
Let's see. What should you wear?
Woo Jin.
- Mom. - You're back, Ms. Moon.
What are you doing here?
I was discussing the outfit he'd wear to his meeting.
You can stay out of this.
I'll buy him a whole new outfit.
Mom.
I don't trust your taste.
I'll prepare his outfit from head to toe...
with items only from luxury brands.
Right, Woo Jin.
You received an offer for a drama made by a streaming platform.
Ju Ryun told me, Ms. Moon.
Gosh, you have such a loose tongue.
That's not all.
That director only wanted you,
so nobody else received this offer.
I heard that, too.
Really?
So, did you take your tonic?
Come downstairs and take it.
Ju Ryun, go downstairs and ask Ms. Jang to warm it up.
Okay.
Woo Jin, do you want to wear a suit?
You looked great in one last time.
No.
Something casual may make you look fresher.
You said you had a lot of time, yet we only came for a cup of tea?
We're going to eat something, too.
You said you had a lot of time,
so I was wondering if we were going to watch a concert.
Hey, it sounds like you're nagging at me.
How is she this cute?
So? What are we eating for dinner?
How about bean sprouts over rice? It's a delicacy.
"Bean sprouts over rice?"
Where should we sit?
Hey, Ji Yeon. Hide.
Do you want to sit here?
Yes, okay.
If Woo Jin got the lead role in that streaming platform's drama,
he must've been paid a lot.
Then, our refusal to sign with her won't be as worthwhile now.
You're right. She'll use that money to pay the compensation.
(Mom)
Mr. Na, someone must be calling you.
It's not mine.
Whose phone could it be?
Ji Yeon.
Hey, Seol Ah.
Hey, Seung Woo. What are you doing over there?
Hey, Hyun Woo. Nothing much.
Hey, Mom.
When will you come home?
I made your favorite, bean sprout bibimbap.
It's good.
Wait, I realized something was odd as I began to eat this.
I don't see any meat here. It's filled with bean sprouts.
Modern men eat too much meat...
and have become sickly.
That's why we're only eating vegetables and bean sprouts.
But it still tastes wonderful.
If a certified cook says it's delicious,
it must be delicious.
Mom, I'm home.
Aunt, Uncle, I'm here.
- Hey. - Welcome home.
- Hey. - You should eat something.
Yes, Aunt. I'm already starving.
Hey, Mom, by any chance, did you make lots of rice?
Yes, I did. Why do you ask?
She made lots of rice. You can come in!
- What? - What's going on?
Hello.
- Goodness. - What?
Hello.
Goodness, how did you two suddenly end up here?
I'm so sorry. Actually,
- we came to ask for dinner. - Me, too.
That cute assistant director, Ji Yeon's date,
is here at our place.
Sorry?
Grandaunt!
I don't think our table is big enough...
to seat everyone.
Have a seat first.
I'll bring some more food.
- I'm done eating, so I'll do it. - Yes, Clark.
Then, Director Na, Assistant Director Na, please sit.
I told you not to come.
Why not? Ji Yeon said I could.
You two are both welcome here.
It's always nice to have company at home.
- Have a seat now. - Yes.
- Sit. - Sit down.
Sit down, Mr. Assistant Director.
And enjoy the food,
although we didn't make anything special.
Gosh.
You have such a great complexion.
Woo Jin, if this drama works out,
you won't have to worry about your future.
And you're going to have my full support. Okay?
Thank you, Ms. Moon.
Ju Ryun, do not bother him...
or get on his nerves.
Mom, I don't do that. Jeez.
Dad, Woo Jin is set to play the leading role...
of a drama on a streaming platform.
- Really? - I'm telling you.
The director singled him out and wanted him for that role.
My gosh, good for you, Jeong In. You'll get some money.
You can use that to pay off the compensation,
which means Woo Jin won't get anything.
- Dad. - Let's eat.
What's this? It looks good.
Honey, where are you going?
- Eat up, Woo Jin. - Yes.
Let's eat.
What?
Did you say he got the lead role in a streaming platform's drama?
Yes, Mother.
That's why...
Ms. Moon won't come crawling to you because of money, not for a while.
She'll get more investors,
and even if she doesn't sell her business,
she'll be able to pay you back.
I guess she still has luck on her side.
I don't know about that.
She can't keep this going by sheer luck.
Sorry?
Mom.
What? What is it?
Haven't you seen the news?
Ms. Moon, take a look at this.
What is it?
("Shocking News! Jung Woo Jin's Promiscuous Life With Rich Women")
Ms. Moon, what's going on?
Is everything true?
Mr. Na.
Ju Ryun and Mr. Kim, leave the room for a moment.
Yes, ma'am.
- Ju Ryun, we should go. - Okay.
The news article elaborated on the whole account,
something I only knew vaguely.
Tell me what's going on.
(CEO Moon Jeong In)
I can't believe this, either.
Who spread this fake news?
Are you sure this is fake news?
Mr. Na, I was determined to turn Jung Woo Jin...
into a world-renowned actor.
So, why would I send him into the arms of those old women...
just to make some petty amount of money?
Ms. Moon, this wasn't the first time this happened with your business.
Mr. Na!
Fine, our focus should be patching this up,
so admit to everything and make a public apology.
I can't.
That means we admit to everything as the truth.
Are you saying this isn't true?
If it takes you too long to take the initial measure,
this will only blow up bigger beyond your control.
When that happens, our drama will suffer the most.
And Director Jung, who cast him for that streaming platform's drama,
called me.
He said he felt too uneasy about casting Woo Jin.
What did you say?
I can't believe this.
Then, I hope you make a wise decision.
Mr. Na.
You should've vouched for him!
You should've said Woo Jin wasn't like that,
that everything was fake news!
Ms. Moon!
Woo Jin cannot lose this drama.
Please, Mr. Na!
The faster you patch this up, the better it'll be.
And I have nothing more to say.
Mr. Na.
Who did this?
Who would do something like this?
("Shocking News! Jung Woo Jin's Promiscuous Life With Rich Women")
(A photo of Jung Woo Jin recently uploaded on the Internet)
("Will the Truth of Jung Woo Jin's Illegitimate Affair Come Out?")
(Additional exposures were made regarding Jung, who recently...)
They say your enemies are always the closest to you.
Moon Jeong In is the one who's ruining Woo Jin.
My gosh.
No, not yet. Goodbye.
Shouldn't we at least release a statement...
and say the article isn't true?
The board on our website is...
also bombarded with posts on Woo Jin,
so I blocked it off for now.
But all these reporters keep calling.
Photos are circulating with the article,
so there's a limit to what we can do.
That's true.
What is it, Ju Ryun?
Woo Jin, don't be alarmed and listen to me.
By any chance, was the meeting called off?
Well, it's...
I knew something was weird when I got such a huge chance.
It's okay. I'll find another good chance later.
Woo Jin, it's not that.
What is it? Is there something more?
Never mind. You'll be late for the reading.
Let's go to the table read for now.
What is it?
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Sit down, Woo Jin. - Okay.
- Good luck, Woo Jin. - Okay.
The air doesn't feel right. Did something happen?
What?
What do you mean? Nothing happened.
Really?
We're a little behind time.
Mr. Jung is here now, so let us begin.
- Okay. - Yes.
Now, let's begin with scene one.
("Poker Face")
"I'm sorry."
"I also had no idea how I ended up here..."
"and how everything turned out like this."
"It felt as if I was pushed into all this."
Great work today, everyone.
Let's call it a day.
- Great work. - Great work.
I'll share our next session in the group chat.
- Okay. - Okay.
Mr. Na, if you're free, why don't we grab a cup of coffee?
Yes, sure.
I wanted to discuss the next episode with you.
Mr. Na, by any chance, did something happen today?
What do you mean, Woo Jin?
The air in here didn't seem right.
I was wondering if it was because...
I didn't get the part in that streaming platform's series.
It seems like Director Min hasn't told you.
Tell me what?
Look up some articles on the Internet.
Let's go, Ms. Park.
Yes, Mr. Na.
Then, I'll see you on set, Woo Jin.
Yes, Mr. Na.
("Will the Truth of Jung Woo Jin's Illegitimate Affair Come Out?")
(Additional exposures were made regarding Jung, who recently...)
(Snow White's Revenge)
Get out of here. Get out!
I know you're still on my side,
even when you sound that cold.
Don't take me the wrong way.
You love me.
Did you think I wouldn't know?
I love you, Seol Ah.
(Press Conference for Jung Woo Jin's Recent Issue)
The videos and photos that claimed Jung Woo Jin...
got paid and acted as a male escort were far from the truth.
Rather, Jung Woo Jin is a victim of a crime.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)