Mom, Auntie Poong Geum.
Kang Rim and Sun Hae... What should we do about them?
What about them? What is going on?
They...
broke up.
It's not just a fight.
I think things are really over between them.
She's selling her place,
and she's already packed all her stuff.
She'll move overseas soon as an exchange professor.
What?
Jang Geum.
Sun Hae... She'd never do that.
Mom.
It doesn't matter whether she sells the apartment or not.
I just need my money back.
So you tell Choi Sun Hae...
that she'd better not get any funny ideas.
You really are out of line.
Not at all.
And don't look at me as if I'm a piece of trash.
Choi Sun Hae's father destroyed my life,
so I have no choice but to do this.
Ms. Ma.
- What? - Fine.
I completely understand why you're doing this.
I know that you're doing this...
for your daughter and grandson, not just yourself.
Now we're talking. That's right.
This isn't just about me. My daughter and grandson...
Hold on.
What did you say just now?
What?
Did I...
just hear you say "grandson"?
Then,
is he not?
Well, how did you know?
Seul A told me.
So I knew that Jun was Seul A's son.
I see.
So you're going to use it to blackmail me now?
Fine, do whatever you want.
I won't just sit back and watch.
I'm here to ask you for a favor, not to blackmail you.
A favor?
Yes.
Just like you want to protect your daughter and grandson,
I want to protect my mother and my family as well.
So...
please help me.
(Ms. Oh Jang Geum)
I'm sorry, Mother.
I'm really sorry.
(Sisters Side Dish)
Maybe I should meet with Sun Hae.
Jang Geum, even if you were to do that,
you'd need to find out what's going on first.
If you just go see her now,
she'll just say she can't change her mind.
Auntie Poong Geum is right. She's already made up her mind,
so she won't even listen to anything you say.
First, let's hear what Kang Rim has to say...
and talk to Cho Hee about it too.
What do you think?
What is going on?
Mom.
Hey, Cho Hee. You're here.
Come and sit here, Cho Hee.
Okay.
Cho Hee, did you know?
Sun Hae broke up with Kang Rim.
She's moving overseas.
Hey, Bo Ri.
I'm sorry for not keeping my word.
But Mom needs to know.
How much longer were you going to keep it from her?
Tell us, Cho Hee. What is going on?
If there's anything you know, just tell us.
Yes, what Bo Ri told you is all true.
And the two of them...
can't get married.
Cho Hee!
Cho Hee.
Did she really decide not to marry Kang Rim...
to teach overseas as an exchange professor?
Right, professorship exchange.
That's a great opportunity for her.
Then Kang Rim can go with her.
He can study abroad...
or get a job there.
Mom's right. They can move overseas together.
Well, the thing is...
Why? Is that not the reason?
Maybe there's another reason.
The Sun Hae we know would never dump Kang Rim...
just to go teach abroad.
Right, Cho Hee?
Auntie Poong Geum.
This is not good. I should go see Sun Hae now.
I'll try to persuade her to stay.
- My gosh. - Mom, don't.
Why not?
It'll be hard for her to face you now.
So just leave her be.
Then what? Are you saying we should do nothing about it...
and just let them break up?
Mom, they're adults.
Can't we just respect their decision?
Cho Hee.
You know something, don't you?
What?
I bet that's why Kang Rim had drinks with Nam Gu...
and went to your place. Am I wrong?
Mom.
First,
go and tell Kang Rim...
to come home at once.
Hello, Ms. Ma.
Hi, Dong Ha. You're here.
Yes.
Mom, Dong Ha picked up some gimbap for me and Jun.
Seul A, why did you tell that woman...
Dong Ha, can you step out for a moment with Jun?
Sorry? Oh, sure.
Jun, let's play outside.
- Okay, let's go. - Come here.
All right.
Seul A, are you out of your mind?
What now?
Did you tell Ms. Oh's eldest daughter...
that Jun is your son?
- What? - Did you tell her or not?
I did. I told her that Jun is my son.
Have you really lost your mind?
Jun is my son.
Why do I have to hide it?
Lower your voice, will you?
Don't you know why you have to hide it?
In any case, I will no longer deny that Jun is my son...
because of your lies.
Why don't you just go tell everyone...
that Jun is your son?
Yes, I should do that.
Then I won't feel as guilty when I see Jun,
and I won't have to lie anymore.
Hey! This is exactly why you're in this mess.
You got yourself into this mess!
Mom!
Whatever!
We need to move as soon as possible. I can't live here anymore.
What's for dinner today?
Kimchi soup.
Really?
Yes.
It won't always be...
sunshine and rainbows.
But...
I feel like...
we can overcome anything if we're together.
Kang Rim.
Hey, Cho Hee.
Are you getting home from work just now?
Yes, I stopped by Mom's place on my way home.
By the way, where are you going?
I should go home now.
I don't want to inconvenience Ri An anymore.
So? What will you do now?
Not sure.
Why don't you sort out your thoughts first...
before you go home?
Sort out my thoughts?
What do you think I should do?
What do I think?
Yes.
Should I let Sun Hae go?
Is it the right thing to do?
Can't we...
just hide it forever?
Then...
what do you think...
our family will have to go through?
If they find out eventually,
how will they feel?
If you and Sun Hae were to get married,
they'd keep seeing her around.
So think about...
how much it'll hurt them.
And what about Sun Hae?
That will hurt her so much too.
Have you thought about that?
I have.
I have thought about all of that,
but I can't give up easily.
I wonder what it was like for Sun Hae...
to make up her mind to break up with you.
Have you tried putting yourself in her shoes?
I have.
I have, of course.
That is why I feel like...
my heart is torn to pieces.
I'm so heartbroken.
Kang Rim.
If I could suffer her pain in her place,
I'd gladly do it.
But there's nothing I can do.
I resent that so much. It's killing me inside.
If you love Sun Hae,
you should let her go.
So that she can leave...
without being so heartbroken.
When did Kang Rim leave?
A little while ago.
Why did he leave without even saying bye? This hurts my feelings.
He sneaked out so quietly like a snake.
A snake? That's mean.
Come on. I was just kidding.
He's going through something, so he probably just forgot.
Mom, is Uncle Kang Rim not sick anymore?
Don't worry, Ri An. He's okay now.
I didn't know he had that side to him.
He must be so in love...
for him to get drunk like that and hurt himself.
It's kind of cool.
It's cool?
What's cool about getting beaten up while drinking?
Honey.
Why is Cho Hee suddenly upset?
Do you really not know the answer? It's all your fault.
Is it really my fault?
My goodness.
Does that mean Mother knows everything now?
She doesn't know about Sun Hae's father yet.
She just knows that they broke up...
and that Sun Hae is moving to the US.
Do you think that girl's mother will keep the secret to the end?
I'm worried.
I'll make sure Mom never finds out.
If she finds out...
I don't even want to think about it.
Then what are you going to do?
Don't worry, honey.
Just focus on work.
Tomorrow is your first day at your new job.
Okay, all right.
(Sisters Side Dish)
What happened to your face?
It's just a small scrape.
It's nothing, so don't worry.
My son has a wound on his face.
How could I not worry?
Anyway, what's going on with you and Sun Hae?
What?
If there's a misunderstanding,
or if you fought, talk it out and make up.
Or do you...
not feel the same way about each other anymore?
That's not it, Mom.
Okay, that's good.
Then I don't need to hear any more. Let's ask her to stay.
Mom.
Or you can just move to the US with her.
I just want you to be happy, Kang Rim.
That's all I care about, okay? So please.
And you know that you and Sun Hae are meant to be together.
Your fathers brought you two together.
So do whatever it takes to change Sun Hae's mind.
Okay?
How do I look?
You'll work as a cleaner?
You're really going to go clean the building?
That's right.
My daughter and husband's futures depend on me.
But dressed like that?
When you do something like that,
it's important to dress up on your first day.
That way, people can't look down on you.
Gosh, whatever.
If Dad finds out, he'll yell at you big-time.
Let's worry about that when it actually happens.
If you keep worrying about everything,
you'll never get anything done.
Besides,
if I just go there and start working,
Father won't be able to stop me.
Wait and see.
I'm worried you'd get yourself in trouble again.
This is giving me anxiety.
Hey, don't be such a downer. Okay?
Can't you just cheer me on?
What is that? You look like you're wearing crayons.
I've had this coat for a long time.
(Bangsoo Construction)
You're not used to doing physical work,
so I'm sure it's not easy.
How's it going? Are you enjoying your job in the control room so far?
It's a nice break from my sedentary job.
Doing physical work keeps me energized.
Nam Gu, are you really going to be okay?
Yes, of course.
If it's not for you, you can come to the parking lot anytime.
I'll leave your position vacant.
Who are you to boss him around?
I told you. You'll never have anyone working under you.
Come on. Who knows? Life is unpredictable.
I may end up working in the control room down the road,
and Nam Gu may end up working as a parking attendant.
Nam Gu, if you have any questions,
you can ask your senior colleague here anytime.
Oh, right.
Here, take these.
What are these?
Cafeteria meal vouchers.
I'm giving them to you as a gift since it's your first day,
so don't waste them.
Okay, thanks.
Seok Gu, you saved these meal vouchers.
You'll become rich in no time.
Come on. This is nothing.
And Nam Gu, let's keep work and home separate.
I have seniority over you at work. Do you understand?
Goodness. Okay, fine.
Nam Gu, come and talk to me if anything stresses you.
And tell me right away if you need anything, okay?
Why should he only talk to you?
I'm the boss.
Okay. If there are any problems,
I'll consult the two of you first.
And you too, Seok Gu.
Sure thing. I'm your senior colleague.
Right, I heard that a newbie would start working with me today.
Really?
- A newbie? - Yes.
The manager told me.
There's a newbie,
and she's on my team.
I was told she'd come here shortly to say hello.
Then we should stay and meet her together.
Is that okay? We're in different departments.
Come on. Why does that matter?
We're all colleagues working together for this company.
Right, boss?
Yes. Good point, Seok Gu.
If she's on Ms. Na's team,
we should all meet her together.
My gosh, I can't wait to meet her. I'm so excited.
I'm excited too, Mom.
I'll organize an intense initiation ritual.
Oh, please.
Gosh, I can't believe I have to wear this ugly uniform.
No.
Focus, No Won Ju.
From now on, you have to work hard as a newbie cleaner.
To protect our money... To protect our forest,
I can definitely put up with this. Yes, for sure.
I can do this.
All right. Our break's almost over,
so let's get back to work now.
Can't you use your authority to give us longer breaks?
Stop talking nonsense.
Okay, fine. That cheapskate.
What did you say?
What? Are you hearing things?
I didn't say anything.
You should go see a doctor.
I'll see you after work, Mom.
Okay, Nam Gu.
Come in.
Hello.
My gosh, everyone's here.
Won Ju.
What are you doing here?
And why are you wearing that uniform?
Don't tell me you're that newbie.
That's right. I'm that newbie.
Let me introduce myself properly.
I'm No Won Ju, and I'll be working as a cleaner...
of this building starting today.
What is going on?
Won Ju.
What is happening?
No idea.
I look forward to working with you all.
So Ri An's dad...
works in the control room. Right, Mother?
Yes, that's right.
Cleaning, parking, and the control room.
So you have to start outside...
and work your way in?
Ms. No Won Ju?
"Ms. No Won Ju"?
Mother, it feels awkward to hear you call me like that.
We're at work now,
so you should call me accordingly, don't you think?
Yes, you're right.
Then as your senior colleague,
let me tell you some things to keep in mind...
when you're cleaning our building.
"Our building"?
Okay, Mother. I mean...
Yes, ma'am.
First and foremost,
since your job is a cleaner,
you must always keep things clean. That's a given.
No eating in the hallways.
Do not flush anything other than toilet paper.
And use the stairs up to the third floor.
You can do that, right?
Yes, got it.
Don't replace the toilet paper roll until it's completely empty.
If you carry a handkerchief around, you can use fewer paper towels.
Yes, ma'am.
Here's what you must keep in mind when cleaning the floor.
First.
We get in trouble if someone slips and gets hurt,
so you have to put out this warning sign.
Don't forget to put out this warning sign.
Make sure to wipe thoroughly so it's completely dry, okay?
Yes, ma'am. I got it.
You're in charge of this area,
so start here.
The stairs too.
Hold on.
You have to start from the top and work your way down.
Go!
Okay, I'm going.
Harder! Stronger!
Clean every nook and cranny.
I can see that it's wet there.
Do it properly.
- That's it. Harder! - I suppose...
Won Ju is really desperate.
Who knew she'd do this?
(Parking Attendant)
Gosh, you scared me!
My heart nearly jumped out of my chest.
What are you doing here?
I'm watching the newbie to make sure she's doing her job...
and is not being mean to my mom.
You're one to talk.
Mr. Bang.
Can we talk? Please spare me a moment.
Why...
(Bangsoo Construction)
What?
You want to leave early?
Yes, I want to go home.
We have two newbies, so I can leave early, right?
They're not in your department.
What makes you think you can leave early?
I have a family issue to take care of.
A family issue? Then I should know as well.
What's going on?
It's about Cho Hee's family. My in-laws.
Jang Geum's family?
What happened?
It's pretty serious.
I need to go take care of it.
So I'll leave early today. Bye.
Hey. I didn't say you could leave now.
(Parking Attendant)
Mom.
I should go talk to Sun Hae.
Mom, don't.
Even if you two really are breaking up,
I should see her and talk to her in person.
Kang Rim.
Just leave her be.
She had no choice.
She had no choice?
What do you mean?
The thing is...
The thing is, Mom.
What? Tell me.
(The All-Round Wife)
What are they whispering about?
We saw you. Come out.
Even I'm so upset.
Mom must be so heartbroken.
What are you talking about?
This is about us.
Make sure you keep your promise.
- Sun Hae is leaving tonight. - What?
Can you really forget her and move on?