Thanks.
(Episode 16)
Why did a producer of a TV program come to see you?
Producer Yoon Do Bin?
Yes. I just ran into him.
It's nothing.
Is there a problem?
There's no problem.
Anyway, don't you want to know...
who persuaded Han Joo Won?
What's important is that she said yes. Do I have to know?
It was Chairman Oh's mission,
and you're a competitive guy.
So who was it?
It wasn't you or Hwa Kyung.
She gave into Chairman Oh's persistence.
You really seem like someone else...
whenever you make that face.
Are you really my husband, Shin Myung Joon?
You're a guy who treats me like a queen.
You're a guy who makes me happy with a smile.
You...
love me, right?
Tell me.
Tell me that you love me...
like you really mean it.
We're at work. Let's talk about this later.
The sales went up quite a lot at the department store.
Yes. We adopted a new marketing strategy in the final quarter...
with our VIPs, and it was received well.
What about the collaboration for our 30th anniversary?
We're targeting a market with mid to low price ranges,
but we want to convey a luxurious image with the products.
Stay seated. You can all continue.
I just stopped by because I was bored.
You can keep going on and consider me nonexistent.
We're preparing a collaborative project...
between Miseong Fashion and a renowned outdoor brand, T.
Miseong will be the first one to launch...
a collaboration with them in this 30th anniversary period.
And that's when we'll use Han Joo Won...
as our model.
Yes, that's how you should do it.
Anyway, what are their terms?
I have the proposal draft that we'll send to T.
Let's see.
I can't believe you didn't bring such an important document.
That ended earlier than I thought.
Honey, where are you going?
I have to go back home.
Why?
Why can't you even find the right document?
What do you mean?
You're the vice president here.
You should know the documents that I need without an explanation.
Did I bring the wrong document?
The most important one is missing.
I tried to bring everything.
Don't you have a copy on your computer here?
I made the draft myself.
I asked you to bring it because I didn't have a copy.
I didn't know it was that important.
Honey, I'll bring it again.
Forget it.
I'll get going.
Sure. See you tomorrow.
Hwa Kyung, do you know what she said to me?
I've never been this humiliated.
I know.
You do? Did you hear...
how she called me cheap?
She also said you're a piece of garbage.
I'm not going to let Han Woo Jung do this.
How can she talk to me like that as a contract worker?
I hold a permanent post in this company.
Then what will you do?
I'm going to tell Chief Jeong the truth.
The truth?
That you dropped the pen, not Han Woo Jung?
That you blamed her for it,
and that I took your side?
Do you want a revenge?
Then shut your mouth for now.
Then when will I get my revenge?
You'll have plenty of chances.
Will you help me?
Only if you help me.
Pull yourself together. I'll get going.
(Samyeong Group, under investigation by the prosecution for a slush fund)
You're still here.
I waited for you.
- Why? - Why did you do that?
What?
You know that I didn't drop the pen.
I know things aren't the same between us,
but I thought you remembered that we were once best friends.
I trusted that you wouldn't lie.
"Lie"?
You took the pen from Eun Sung's hand.
Then that pen got dropped on the floor. No?
Hwa Kyung.
How did we end up like this?
Now, you and I...
can't trust each other.
That breaks my heart.
You made me like this.
You made us become like this.
You found out about my secret, watched my dad die,
and crushed my self-esteem.
It's all on you.
I can't believe you invited me out for a drink.
What relationship do you have with President Shin Myung Joon?
What are you talking about? That was totally out of the blue.
I happened to overhear you speak to him on the phone.
It wasn't a conversation...
between a client and a prospective model.
Tell me the truth.
It won't be true, and I don't want to even imagine it,
but if what you have is serious, it's no longer just your problem.
How long have we known each other?
About 5 or 6 years now.
I was an assistant producer of a morning show...
that you hosted.
You were confident and reliable even as a rookie.
I trusted you.
You had gotten into trouble so often because you rejected...
fake stories, fake laughs, and fake tears.
I bought you soju and pork belly many times back then.
Do you remember?
Of course.
You were my only ally back then.
That's why I'm even more worried.
Why bring up the past instead of answering my question?
I might not be able to tell you everything,
but perhaps I can tell you a bit.
I think I can trust you that much.
I think so too.
President Shin and I...
dated each other a long time ago.
President Shin betrayed me...
and married his rich wife.
I never wanted to see him again,
but we met over the Miseong advertisement.
That's the fact. There's nothing more.
Gosh, what a story.
Now, your two daughters...
went from friends to enemies.
I know. Why them?
Does Woo Jung know about this?
No.
She'll take it hard if she finds out.
And she'll feel even worse around Hwa Kyung.
Can you keep it a secret from her?
If that's what you want.
But nothing stays a secret. She'll find out one day.
Before then, why don't you...
No. I want her to never find out.
I want her to be free of my past...
and realize her dream...
while being carefree and happy.
Surprise.
Woo Cheol likes spicy pork bulgogi.
I know. But today, you'll try...
vongole spaghetti made by nice Jae Hee.
Spicy pork bulgogi is tasty.
I promise. I'll make you spicy pork bulgogi tomorrow.
Vongole spaghetti made by nice Jae Hee.
Try just one mouthful and I'll give you a soda.
Soda.
To drink soda I must eat vongole spaghetti.
- It's tasty. - Yes.
She did it.
How did she make pasta when she never learned how to do it?
I must take after you. You're a great cook.
I do have a special pair of hands.
They come in handy when it comes to hitting me.
I'm glad that Jae Hee gets on well with Woo Cheol.
It's not like we're a child-minding service.
Come on. We're neighbors.
As a fellow musician, I can communicate with him.
I think Woo Cheol and I were close in our previous lives.
Gosh, you're just too sweet.
That's why we're still married despite all your mistakes.
Darling, thank you for staying married to me.
Did you think I'd say that?
You can be so hateful sometimes.
You still love me.
Stop it.
My mom's name is Han Joo Won.
Every man's first sweetheart.
It wasn't nice to hear people say she had an affair.
My goodness.
He memorized everything we said.
Will he say that in front of his mom or sister too?
Woo Cheol, what you just said is really bad.
Don't say that in front of your mom or sister.
Promise.
It's bad.
I can't say it in front of Mom or my sister.
What's all that?
- Well... - We just...
For how long were you there?
How much of our chat did you hear?
My mom had an affair?
He'd been saying strange things this morning.
I wondered where he heard it from.
Did it come from you two?
It's not that. We were just worried.
We know your mother would never have an affair.
Her having an affair? It's unimaginable.
Right, Jae Hee?
Yes. Jae Bin just spewed nonsense while he was drunk.
Manager Yoon?
Where did he hear such a rumor?
It might not be a rumor.
- Honey. - Mom.
What? Why should we whisper about it?
If it is true,
shouldn't Woo Jung get involved and stop her mom?
Since we're talking about it, rumors start for a reason.
Would Jae Bin lie?
He just adores Han Joo Won.
My mom's not like that.
She never even started a scandal while raising Woo Cheol.
Please don't believe and repeat groundless rumors.
Let's go, Woo Cheol.
My sister is angry.
She's scary when she's angry.
I know how scary she can be.
Don't you know when not to say certain things?
I sometimes wish you weren't around.
You'll be the death of me.
I told her so she'd keep her mom in line.
And she talked as if Jae Bin spreads stupid nonsense.
I can't stand that.
I don't think I can stand you.
Woo Jung's scary when she's angry.
That's right, Woo Cheol. I'm really angry.
But I'm not angry with you, so don't be scared.
You're not angry with Woo Cheol.
But you're very angry.
That's nonsense.
How could they say such a thing about Ms. Han out of all people?
(Mr. Yoon Jae Bin)
Okay, so...
It's true that I brought it up while I was drunk.
But people tell the truth when they're drunk.
You're her manager. Why did you spread rumors about an affair?
How could you?
Okay, fine. I'll tell the truth.
That way, I can finally sleep comfortably at night.
And Ms. Han will get a grip too.
Speak up.
To tell the truth,
Ms. Han went to Yangsuri late at night a few days ago.
I drove her there.
At that villa, it seemed like...
she was secretly meeting a man that she shouldn't be seeing.
Did you see them?
Did you see anything with your own eyes?
Yes. I saw them.
I happened to see them together.
They definitely looked like something was going on.
That's it.
Who was the man?
It was President Shin Myung Joon.
Who?
Did I just hear you right?
President Shin Myung Joon of Miseong Group?
So are you saying that he's Hwa Kyung's dad?
Yes.
I'm sure something is going on.
You need to tell Ms. Han.
You know how this industry is.
No matter how popular she was, one scandal can end her career.
I don't believe you.
I thought you were a good man, but you are completely absurd.
If you see two people together, are they always in an affair?
Unbelievable.
Woo Cheol, let's go.
Okay.
Woo Jung is angry again.
She is angry because of Mom's manager. Bad man.
My gosh.
I'm telling the truth, but she won't believe me.
I can't believe it. How can Mom and Hwa Kyung's dad...
Mr. Yoon is completely absurd.
Who's absurd?
What? It's nothing.
Did you grab a drink during your dinner meeting?
Just a little.
- Where's Woo Cheol? - In his room.
Why are you suddenly cleaning up?
What is it?
- Mom. - What's that face?
No, right?
What?
You aren't having an affair with President Shin, are you?
An affair?
What do you mean? Who said that?
That's not important.
What's important is why people are saying that you're...
To jump to the conclusion, there's nothing going on.
I met him a few times because he asked me to be their model.
Then why did you meet him at a villa in Yangsuri?
Did you hear this from Mr. Yoon?
You can answer me first.
Why were you there with him all alone?
- Woo Jung. - Why can't you tell me?
I told you. There's nothing going on.
Then don't ask me anything.
If you don't trust me, who would?
Mr. Yoon might have misunderstood because he only saw that moment.
But you have to trust me.
That's only right.
He won't misunderstand anymore. I decided to be their model.
You decided to be their model? Why?
You never work with corporates.
I couldn't turn them down.
This is the first and the last time.
Let's drop this. I'm really tired.
What? You told Woo Jung?
What were you thinking?
What do you mean?
I disclosed the truth because I wanted to help Ms. Han.
This is bad. I'm sure Woo Jung got very angry.
Woo Cheol probably got worried because of his sister.
Great job. You had to tell her and let her know.
If you didn't, you would've been frustrated.
But Woo Jung wouldn't believe me.
My gosh, am I that not trustworthy?
I've never ever lied in my life,
but she called me a liar.
You just lied about never lying.
Why did you blow this up?
Ms. Han could have taken care of this on her own.
You're way too nosy.
"Nosy"?
Ms. Han's trouble is my trouble.
I was just trying to resolve the situation.
I understand you,
but you shouldn't have told Woo Jung before Ms. Han brought it up.
That's right. That's my eldest son.
No.
In this case, Do Bin wasn't right. Jae Bin did the right thing.
Great job. You can have this.
- Here. Take this. - The drumsticks are mine.
My gosh. I'm the dad.
Did everything go all right with your missing document?
Honey.
We need to talk.
Let's talk.
No, forget it.
It looks like I'm bothering you from your work...
when you're so busy.
Why are you always like this?
What do you mean?
The way you talk, your face, and your eyes.
You suffocate me.
I feel like I'm always being watched.
Even when I work, eat, or sleep,
I can feel your eyes.
I feel like they're strangling me.
Did I trouble you that much?
You're the only one I have in my life.
I don't need anything else.
But...
you feel suffocating because of me?
You feel like I'm strangling you?
Is that why...
Is that why you're seeing someone else?
- Someone else? - Han Joo Won.
I know you've been seeing her.
Does she help you breathe?
Does she make you feel free?
Honey.
Do I lack something she doesn't? What's is it?
What do you like about her more than me?
Tell me. Just tell me!
That's enough!
A woman?
Who are you talking about?
Are you having an affair?
No, Chairman Oh.
Then why is she talking about a woman?
It's nothing, Dad. You don't have to mind it.
President Shin, come to my room.
Is this because of Han Joo Won?
Why aren't you answering me?
I met her a few times because of the advertisement,
and I think that caused a misunderstanding.
Are you sure it's a misunderstanding?
Yes, Chairman Oh.
She told me last time...
that she doesn't want you to see her.
She's too soft-hearted.
And it's a man's job to comfort a soft-hearted woman.
I'll remember that.
But that doesn't mean you can ruin the job because of her.
Of course.
Anyway, even if this was nothing but a misunderstanding,
this all happened because she isn't satisfied with your relationship.
Did you forget...
what I said to you when she first brought you home?
If you want to be a part of Miseong's family,
you're the land, and she's the sky.
It doesn't matter which position you have at work.
That principle will never change.
Don't forget.
I'll remember that.
Why did you fight with Mom?
Is she suspicious of you and Ms. Han again?
It seems like she got even more sensitive...
after she visited our home this morning.
Why did she come to see Grandpa?
She came to accept the offer.
She accepted the offer to work as our model?
Yes.
Isn't this good news?
Of course. But who persuaded her?
It's not us. She said it's because of Chairman Oh.
I guess you and Ms. Han will see each other often.
What are you worried about?
You already know. It's Mom.
I have no idea why she's so sensitive.
She's exhausting me.
You shouldn't talk about her like that.
What?
You know that she's sick at heart.
You know that she's always anxious so you never know what might happen.
How can you say that she exhausts you?
Things are tough for me too.
It's not easy to deal with your mom.
I know. But you must endure it.
No matter how hard it is, you can't make her feel lonely or anxious.
That's your karma.
Which you have created.
Don't forget that you brought it onto yourself.
You made me into the real Hwa Kyung, so we must bear the burden.
We have the duty to put up with whatever state Mom is in.
Don't forget that.
This is a fun poem. I'll read it to you.
it's a children's poem by Park Jin Young.
It's called "Black Bean Bullet".
"A family of five sit around a small table."
"Folded legs, bottoms that can't move."
"A clanging fight of chopsticks."
"A flying black bean lands on Dad's nose."
"They laugh and flick away their annoyances."
What do you think? Wasn't that funny?
That would never happen at our dinner table.
In front of your grandma, you, me, and your dad...
always sit frozen stiff.
We'd never imagine launching a black bean.
That doesn't mean we don't love each other.
Grandpa, dad, and I...
all love you a lot.
You're mistaken.
You know that Dad would never betray you.
Yes.
Your dad would never do that, would he?
I know better than anyone...
what it is that he wants.
However,
I wanted more than his empty shell.
What I wanted was...
I feel sleepy.
I should sleep.
About Han Joo Won's advertisement.
Myung Joon, you work on it.
Yes, sir.
Also,
this weekend, let's invite Han Joo Won's family over...
and have dinner together.
We caught a fish that rarely gives in.
We should celebrate.
Let's invite them to the villa in Yangsuri instead of our home.
Grandpa, must we invite her all the way to the villa?
Just a restaurant...
It's because I want to go on an outing.
Do as you're told.
Yes, sir.
Mom.
What are you doing at the table?
I suddenly remembered the poem Hwa Kyung read to me yesterday.
It was about a family sitting around a table for dinner.
What came next?
That's it.
"Folded legs, bottoms that can't move."
"A clanging fight of chopsticks."
"A flying black bean lands on Dad's nose."
"They laugh and flick away their annoyances."
How was that?
Wasn't that funny?
Isn't it funny, darling?
Yes, it is.
- What are you doing? - "They laugh"...
What? I'm reciting a funny poem to your grandpa.
But then, I guess it would anger you rather than making you laugh.
"How dare you toss a bean on your dad's nose?"
Bring the sungnyung to my room.
Yes, Grandpa.
It's seasoned just right.
Jang Hyeon Sook's on the move again?
Yes. We're finding signs of her in various places.
You'll be able to see her soon.
Did you find out...
- anything else on Han Joo Won? - Yes.
In her third year as an announcer,
she suddenly resigned and went to Jeju Island.
She was pregnant at that time.
Then the child's father must've been the man she was seeing back then.
Who was it?
Who was Han Joo Won seeing at that time?
Tell me.
It was President Shin Myung Joon.
(Secret and Lies)
Do you even think?
You don't need to help me from now on.
Ms. Han, did you just fire me?
- Mr. Seo. - I came to hear the truth.
Who came to see Mr. Seo?
Do you really not fear Miseong?
David beat Goliath.
Isn't this yours?
- My dad and... - That's enough.
I need to check if this brooch is yours or not.
Then I'll know the truth.