(Uncle)
(This is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons,)
(institutions, or events, is purely coincidental.)
There are many reasons as to why people make extreme choices.
Losing hopes and dreams,
heartbreak too painful to bare,
or maybe a deep secret coming to light.
Or maybe, all of the above.
(Episode 2)
- Ms. Song! - Hello.
It's the weekend. Why are you here?
There's a class meeting today, so I came just in case.
It has nothing to do with our school. Why do you bother?
Always so passionate?
Well, what about you?
The principal called me in.
Your classroom's Momvely Diamond met with the superintendent separately
and requested a change in our school program.
Of course she did.
She really doesn't like our autonomy system.
Is she even allowed to do that?
She gets what she wants.
So stop with the career coaching program.
Just teach by the textbooks and go through them quickly.
You don't want to get on her bad side.
Well, I wouldn't have come to this school otherwise.
I warned you.
You know, Ji-hoo's father...
Why'd he dress up so fancy for a class get-together?
He looks good!
He looks better than the dad's wearing sweats.
- He kind of looks like his wife. - Really? They look alike?
Yeah, they say lovers tend to look like each other.
You guys look similar too. Don't you agree?
Who? Me?
What are you trying to say? Spit it out.
Not everything has a passive-aggressive double meaning, you know.
You look like an entirely different person dressed up.
Yup.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't dress up for you.
Do you know how big of an opportunity I gave up to be here right now?
I hate being around people.
My presence here is...
as noble as a bumblebee's sacrifice.
Don't care, didn't ask.
Throw it, throw it! Nice!
Throw it, throw!
Hey, we got this!
Throw it a bit higher!
You did that on purpose, right?
You did it on purpose to mess with me.
- No. - So that was real?
Don't you know how to do anything?
It's because I'm like you.
Mom said that.
How could you say that after you ate my delicious cooking?
- All my talents are focused on music. - Yeah? Well, so are mine.
I heard your music on YouTube.
And?
And!
And?
Hey, and?
Just messing with me all day... All day...
Nice!
Right in the face!
He hit me first with his eyes! He hit me first!
Guys, this is a rubber ball.
I didn't even throw it hard...
Ji-hoo, I'm sorry. I took it too far.
I'm sorry, okay?
Should I get on my knees?
Please continue. Master, please continue.
Right! Back to fun!
- My apology was not sincere. - I know.
Where are you going?
To wash my hands. We're about to eat.
- You're not going to wash them? - I did earlier.
Please enjoy the food.
No-eul, you too, eat up!
Need anything else?
You're Ji-hoo's father, right?
Nice to meet you for the first time.
Do all of you need glasses?
You can't recognize me? Because of my clothes?
What...
Playground...
- Oh my! The pervert! Oops! - Oh, the alcoholic?
I'm sorry, that was him?
Why didn't you say so when we met I heard you live in apartment 3507.
What?
Why'd you say you were a renter? You didn't have to be humiliated.
I didn't say anything.
Oh, my apologies...
You really looked like a renter back then.
What are you all talking about?
Oh, you see, we thought Ji-hoo's father was a renter,
we kicked him out of the playground.
- You did? - Yes.
I'm sorry to hear about the misunderstanding.
All parents are on edge when it comes to their kid's safety.
I apologize on behalf of everyone.
Who are you to apologize on behalf of them?
Oh my... I guess Ji-hoo's mom didn't explain anything to you.
If she signed up for the Royal Momvely, she should have read through our rules.
Let me introduce her. She is the pride of Seongjak-district,
the president of our Royal Momvelies, Ms. Diamond.
Whatvelies?
Momvelies!
She's our Diamond member.
Is this like a triangle scam?
They have levels like sapphire, emerald. It's a triangle scam, right?
- No, it's nothing like... - It's okay.
This is a class get-together. You don't have to be rude.
Enjoy your lunch.
Um, yeah.
Great meeting you.
What is she? Like the pope?
Look at their attitudes change from when they thought I was a renter.
What'll happen if they find out that I actually am a renter?
How will you survive in this harsh world by being such a weakling?
Hey, how the hell did your mother raise you?
I love guys who are so clean.
Me too. The other guys are so primitive, right?
You're so cool.
Goodbye!
- Goodbye everyone! - Good job!
So what about tomorrow?
Is this yours?
No.
I think someone mistook your shoes for theirs.
Everyone left. I'll ask in the group chat.
If it was a mistake, there should be a pair of shoes left behind.
That's true. You're a smart one, aren't you?
This isn't an accident. Someone intentionally took it or hid it.
There's no point in asking in the group chat.
I think we should check the CCTV.
Any idea on who it could be?
Kill him. The insurance companies won't even know what happened.
It'll be clean.
- No-eul - What?
I'm sorry, she watches too much tv.
You can wear these slippers for now. I'll go through the CCTV and contact you.
Thank you.
What're you waiting for? Put 'em on.
Ji-hoo Min can't wear other people's shoes.
How can a father be so clueless about his son? Strange.
No-eul?
What do you mean strange?
It's because my back hurts.
Don't worry, son. I'm used to carrying you all the time.
It'll be fine. Let's go, my son.
Say goodbye. Goodbye.
- Bye - Let's go, bye!
When's your mom coming?
I don't know.
Jeez, stop.
Go put on some shoes. I have to go to the department store.
I don't have shoes at home.
Why don't you have shoes?
No matter how poor, you should have two pairs,
one that hides toes and one that doesn't.
Did you and your mom seriously run away at night or something?
We ran away at night.
'At night'.
That's not the point!
Why didn't you think of taking shoes?
Don't answer me.
You're not curious and you don't care.
That's it. The end.
- The end! - I know, the end!
(Cook Mom)
Welcome.
- Hey, how are you? - Oh, hello.
- Did you get hurt? - Oh, it's nothing.
Did the get-together end? It's been bothering me that
- I sent Ji-hoo by himself. - His father came.
What do you mean his father? Ji-hoo's father came?
Where did he take him? How did he know where to...
I told him during one of the badminton lessons.
Badminton?
Oh... It was Hyuk...
- I thought... Oh my... - Did I cause you trouble? Again?
No, it's nothing. I misunderstood.
Ah...So, you work here.
No wonder everything tastes better.
Yes. Thank you. Enjoy it! And let the others know about it too.
Yes, of course. Let me help you. You must be in pain.
No, I'm alright. You're a customer.
No, please, let me help. It's no problem.
This is my job. I'm okay. I don't need help.
Yes, you are.
What would you like?
Try this.
I made it myself. It's really tasty.
Thank you. I'll make sure to try it tonight.
Welcome!
Embarrassment is better than a broken back.
I can't get married witha hurt back.
And that's why you're still unmarried?
Can you pull out a needle and some strings from the cart?
I want to sew your mouth shut.
Hello.
Give me anything that'll fit him.
Nothing that anyone else has put on their foot before.
I need a pair that's fresh in its bag. Something untouched.
How can a pair of children's shoes cost so much?
He'll quickly grow out of it anyway.
Which brat stole your shoes?
You better pay me back.
Each and every cent!
Any coupons or shopping mall events?
Can you write up the recipe to be more?
I think I have this at home.
You look like an avid shopper. I thought you didn't have money.
You don't know what you're talking about.
Department store has great discount periods.
They give you a lot of points and savings,
a lot of freebies, promotions, samples...
They even let you borrow clothes.
- They let you borrow clothes? - Sure.
I want a refund. It's a change of heart.
Refund? Please wait.
Sure.
The candy's all melted.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
- Not possible. - Why?
I told you, if you took the tag off, we can't do refunds.
What do you mean?
I didn't take the tag off.
I wore it and made sure it was safe in the pocket.
Tada!
What?
The tag...
Where'd it go?
I bet you don't even feel bad.
I really thought you forgot to take it off.
I can't say the words want to say to a child.
But what was with her?
Does she own the suit store? Why is she being so unflexible?
Who would lose such a thing!
There's no way to return it, no name on it or any information.
All my stress flying away with all the 5 major nutrients here.
What makes you different from those Momvelies we saw earlier?
You liked me when I had my suit on.
Now that I took it off, your embarrassed of me?
It's not that, you've been lying all day,
doing bad things, and was immoral.
Hey, what?
When did I lie? What was so immoral?
Saying you're my dad, and not my uncle...
I never said I was your father with my own mouth.
Why should I correct them every time they make an incorrect assumption?
What if they start asking you about your father?
Are you going to say your parents are divorced?
I'm not lying. I'm just being 'flexible'.
Everyone lives like that.
Don't believe everything you hear,
Don't say everything you want to say.
Why are you acting so naive?
You're just the same.
Didn't you act like you hurt your ankle earlier?
Honestly, you're the type of kid to intentionally take the tag off.
Just to mess with me!
Get used to it. Your life as a rich kid is over.
The opposite of a rich kid isn't being immoral.
If you hate it so much, why don't you run off to your grandmother?
Then you can sit here in the VVIP lounge, morally and proudly.
You don't have to beg about refunding clothes.
You don't have to spend time with 'an immoral liar' like me.
We won't around together much longer anyways.
What! Is this embarrassing too?
Because I sucked the spoon?
A spoon is meant for sucking and stuff!
stop messing around. We have to go soon.
Hey!
I'm sorry, Grandma.
I don't want to go. Let go of me! No!
Hey, What's wrong with you?
I'm sorry.
She's not your grandmother,
Oh my! Child, are you alright?
- My bag, I need my inhaler! - Inhaler?
Wait, wait, hold up. Just wait!
Mr. Congressman, are you okay?
Oh...
That's ours.
Oh... Sorry. I mistook it for ours.
Are you looking for your mail?
Apartment 804 has been empty. Did you just move in?
Yes. What's your number?
Oh...
If you just moved here, does your child attend Dongmin Elementary School?
Yes, and yours?
Well...
How can she just ask questions and not reply to mine?
Why is this pulled up...?
(This is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons,)
(institutions, or events, is purely coincidental.)
Are you okay?
You sound okay.
That's loud.
Wow, you're really healthy huh?
I'm alright... Oh, the smell...
That smell is outrageous!
What did you eat?
Somethings wrong, did you eat something rotten?
That's the worst smell on Earth.
It's not me.
Stinking up the entire place!
How rude of you.
Just wait outside.
Just talk to me, speak.
Just get out!
This kid! So bossy.
It's not me.
Right? The homeroom teacher?
- Oh, yes. Hello. - Hello.
Oh, it's not me, nope, not me.
Ji-hoo's in the toilet.
I see.
I assume you went with him to the get-together?
Yes.
I bought a suit.
And bought Ji-hoo a pair of shoes. What are you here to buy?
The mall is on a sale period, so I just dropped by.
Discounts are good if you know when to come.
They give you a lot of points, savings,
freebies, promotion products, and samples.
- Why? - I mean...
I just couldn't agree more.
Excuse me teacher, but...
I'm not trying to pull anything here.
I'm not hitting on you or anything... I'm genuinely curious.
What I'm saying is...
Ask me freely, it's okay.
You know me.
Do you remember me?
- Who? - What?
What was my question?
What was it?
I don't know.
Oh, do you know me?
You're Ji-hoo's uncle.
Not that. You feel familiar.
- I have a common face. - Of course.
Yes.
No, no! That's not what I meant!
Just tell me honestly.
When you first saw me at school, you were surprised, weren't you?
Was I?
You must be extremely famous, someone everyone knows.
No, it's not like that...
What's the point of being famous in the past?
The present is what matters.
What took you so long?
Hi, Ji-hoo...
What's wrong? Did something happen to you?
Did something happen?
I'm not sure... You okay?
Am I allowed to... play that piano?
Ji-hoo's such a talented pianist. He's a great student as well.
Not to mention, very popular among the female students.
- I guess he's just like me. - I guess so.
Especially his music talent.
Yeah.
Excuse me?
J. King. Right?
I knew it.
How long have you known?
You just wanted to mess with me?
It wasn't the right situation.
So much time has passed since. How could you possibly remember me?
There's no way... Were you my fan?
Is that wrong?
Of course! Look how sad my situation is.
You should be glad you're not my fan.
If you said you were, screw the kid,
I would disappear as fast as I could.
So I guess you were in high school when you saw me?
Yes.
Wow, from student to teacher?
How amazing.
It's thanks to someone. He gave me the strength.
I see.
Damn, what have I been doing?
Just got screwed left and right, and now I'm old...
You didn't give up on music, did you?
I don't know. I don't even know what I am or what I'm doing.
I'm just...
A complete nobody.
During class, I asked the students how they felt when winter came.
What?
Winter vacation. Kimchi-making for the winter.
It snows.
I get sick.
But one child said...
When winter comes, spring is close.
Flowers will bloom soon...
The reason we all stop behind a red light is
because we know it'll turn green, right?
Do you remember how many people cheered and liked J. King?
I'm sure many people gained strength and inspiration from J. King.
So, don't think that it was all for nothing.
There has to be people waiting for J. King to make a comeback.
Waiting for him to make music again.
Including me.
When you think of a femme fatale, people usually think of sexy, hot, seductive women.
Right?
But I disagree.
She's the real femme fatale.
A woman who catch a man's heart and make him soar to the end of the sky.
That's the deadliest kind. What do you think?
What's with that unforgiving face?
She's my teacher.
It's her job to guide students with special needs.
Students with special needs?
I'm just saying. It's her job.
Anyways, it's been a while since I got inspired.
I'm going to write a song today. You know the feeling right?
This sudden rush of inspiration, where you just have to make music?
When I can't find the words or express myself...
That's when I write songs.
What was so hard that you couldn't even talk?
Why'd you freak out when you saw someone resembling your grandmother?
You said you don't want anything to do with us.
You're not curious and you don't care that today's the last time we see each other.
Thanks for the reminder. I was just about to get curious.
Right! About your music that I heard on YouTube earlier...
Yes?
It wasn't bad.
I liked it.
Odd. Why are you being nice?
Because you're not coming back.
I'm not. Why would I?
Are you crazy?
I'm not entering your home, I'm just using your toilet.
Where have you been?
I heard the get-together ended a long time ago.
How was it?
Yeah. Uncle came for me.
Thanks for today! I didn't expect it.
He just transferred. How could you send him by himself?
He's already in the 5th grade. What's the fuss?
Once a year, kids spend time with... Whatever nevermind!!
They still don't know that you live in a rental.
Be careful. They're crazy.
What's wrong with living in a rental apartment? So childish.
How could you be so naive?
Everyone thinks I'm your husband, so just don't get caught.
- Take the coffee. - Don't need it.
Take it.
It's for the shoes.
What was that? What do you mean 'for the shoes'?
We had some problems today.
Did you change your ringtone?
No?
Oh my! I think he confused my phone with his.
Someone rented out the storage unit you were living in.
Where are you going to live now?
You're with your family anyways.
Why don't you sort things out and stay with them for a while?
Hello? I'm Joon-hyuk's sister...
Oh, hello.
Good to hear that he's with you.
I was worried.
Pardon me, but where is he staying?
Well, nowhere now.
He was supposed to be on a deep-sea fishing boat today.
But he ditched work to meet his nephew. He missed work!
Why was he suppose to be on a boat?
Where to now?
Let's just go.
This isn't mine!
Jeez.
Who even calls for so long?
I have to return this and get mine back.
Curiosity 'did' kill the cat but...
Immoral liar.
I didn't do it. I didn't listen!
What is a musician doing on a ship...?
Mom, there are photos of us on the phone, right...?
- He wouldn't look. - He would.
He'll be back.
Anyways, what's with the shoe money?
I lost my shoes at the get-together.
Did someone take it on purpose?
I don't care.
- You want me to take care of it? - I expected worse.
- Strong boy. - I'm your son.
Our phones were switched.
- Come in for a second. - Why? Give me my phone.
Then don't.
What? Just cough it up. I'm busy.
You're not busy. You don't even have anywhere to go.
Did you go through my phone?
You call me immoral? What's this, then?
Uncle, you didn't go through mom's phone?
15 minutes ago...
I would never stoop that low.
I have every right to know why they ran away during the night.
This is not immoral.
Your first new message.
She's now tracking your phone and chasing you.
It's going as expected, but I still can't sleep. I'm worried...
Ji-hoo's mom, how are you?
How is our Ji-hoo?
Never mind my questions.
Just stay well hidden, okay?
I never want to see you or Ji-hoo get beat again.
Stay hidden. I'm hanging up.
Uncle, you didn't go through her phone?
Of course not! What do you take me for!
- That room is empty. - So what?
- It's yours! - Are you crazy?
Live with you? No, thank you.
Did you give up on music? Why are you getting on boats?
I needed the money.
Why don't you even have a home? Why do you live in a storage unit?
How the hell did you know? And who are you to talk?
Just stay here.
Look after Ji-hoo until I settle down. I'll pay you.
Hey!
Are you crazy? Seriously just stop.
I don't need your pity!
You're the reason I live like this! If you hadn't taken my money!
You just...
It's not mom's fault!
Ji-hoo.
Mom didn't do anything wrong.
It's all because of me.
What?
You said it yourself. I stole your dreams!
You said I ruined everything.
So, stop being mean to my mom.
That's not what I meant!
You hate me, right? That's why you have a photo of me.
To look and remember what you hate.
Ji-hoo.
Think whatever you want.
Whatever you want.
Don't listen to your uncle. He's just angry at me.
He must have seen all the photos on your phone.
He knows everything.
And he still left.
Even if he has nowhere to go, he doesn't want to be with us.
He's not curious and he doesn't care...
Just let him leave.
Mother fu... What the heck!
Is this guy crazy?
What's wrong with you? Why did you jump in front of the car?
You... Why are you...
Who are you?
- Who are you? - I'm Kyung-soo's girlfriend.
Are you proud of being a married man's girlfriend?
Hey, I'm not married! I divorced your sister!
- Oh, you divorced, yeah? - You didn't know?
You haven't been in contact with her?
What the hell are you talking about? How would I talk to her?
She changed her number.
How many times have I been kicked out of this house?
Joon-hee would have contacted you, didn't she?
You don't know shit about your wife, do you?
Ji-hoo's uncle?
Yes...
Darling, go inside and get washed. I'll be right up.
Why are you here? You don't even talk to your sister.
I need some money.
This guy...
Are you still living like a pathetic beggar?
Hello?
Who is it?
Wow, sis?
What incredible timing here!
As promised, I called every 5 minutes.
Yeah, good job.
Of course, I've been waiting for your call.
Ask her where she is.
Don't tell her you're with me.
I'm at your house with your husband.
Hey.
- But he said you divorced. - Stop!
Why'd you get a divorce? Let's hear the details!
No way.
What kind of person would beat her daughter-in-law?
What kind of monster would beat her own grandson!
No, no... It's not like that.
- It's not like that. - Beat you two with what?
A golf club?
There are two sides to the story. It's a misunderstanding.
Oh, you have all the evidence?
But where the heck was the father during all of this?
Where was your husband?
What? He hit you too? He didn't stop anything?
You piece of trash!
- Hey, hey, stop. - You think you can get away with it?
- Wait. We have CCTV. - Come here!
Hey look, look!
Yeah?
It'll record your last moments alive.
- Come here! - I'm sorry!
Please, let's talk!
- Come here! - Wait!
Hey!
You!
I'm sorry. I fucked up. It's all my fault.
Are you scared? You feel terrified, huh?
Enough to piss yourself, right?
Yeah, I'm scared. I'm really scared.
How did my sister feel? What about the kid!
It's a new car! You piece of...!
Jesus Christ...!
You can fix a car!
But you can't fix beaten people!
When people get beat...
It stays as a scar, forever!
Don't look for them.
Nor Ji-hoo.
If you look for them, I'll do you worse than what I've done to your car.
I didn't even apply it yet.
Then why does it hurt so much? It stings...
It's your heart.
She's a strong woman. She would never take a beating.
10 years have passed, right?
I'm sure she fought back at first.
But when things repeat, again and again, people get accustomed...
If a person has nothing, they lose their pride.
It's scientifically proven.
How could you think of staying here? Aren't you embarrassed towards Yeon-Ju?
Are you worried about me? Thank you so much.
You should send he kid back to his rich family.
Can you just stay out of it?
Hold up.
I was born into a family of doctors. I had to become our 4th generation doctor.
Music as life for you guys, right? For me, it's just a hobby.
For now, your nephew can escape from violence and oppression with his music.
But look at his reality.
All he has is you. You're broke and useless.
I would advise him to go back to his father, rather than live a beggar's life like you.
Come back, play with us.
Babe, what's taking so long? Come back.
Why do they love me so much?
I have money, and I have power. I'm the alpha 'top dog'.
He eats expensive food but still craps out of his mouth.
Does he think all rich people are like him?
Do as your sister asked. Take care of your nephew.
Haven't you been listening?
I hate to admit it but he's right.
How could a person like me take care of him?
No one in this world carries around toilet paper in case they need to take a dump.
They first take the dump, then politely ask for some toilet paper.
Then, surprisingly,
the guy in the next cubical hands them over some of his toilet paper from below.
That's life.
You and your sister are enemies? All family members are enemies.
5 minutes together is enough to make you want to kill each other.
But if someone else messes with your family?
You're on the same side.
Don't complicate things. Just throw rocks at them.
- Oops - I got it...
Can you just not do anything? Just stay put!
Just go sing! On stage!
I decided not to touch my guitar until I save enough money for an album.
What about when you flirt with girls?
How could I possibly be flirting with girls right now?
Who knows?
Maybe I'll fall for you again if you flirt.
That's a cruel joke. You shouldn't play with your elder!
Hey, you've got a call.
Hi, I'm Ji-hoo's homeroom teacher.
Oh, hello! How can I help you?
How'd you get my number?
The Taekwondo gym contacted us.
What's that kid's name? Park... Se-chan Park, right?
Where's his home?
Everyone's probably at Min-gi's...
Min-gi?
- Hello. - Welcome, Se-chan.
- Hello. - Please, come in.
Happy Birthday!
I don't need those shoes back. I've got new ones
You want to be a loser forever?
If you transferred to a new school, you should live a new life.
What does it matter to you if I live as a loser or not?
You said you're not curious and you don't care.
You said you wouldn't come back. Why are you back?
Don't worry. I really won't be back.
You went to the get-together with me, which is why I have to take care of this.
Hurry!
Hello, welcome.
Welcome! The party has just began. Please, come in.
Can you just call out a kid called Se-chan?
We've got one more of Min-gi's friends.
Excuse me?
Excuse me.
♪ Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!
♪ Happy birthday to dear Min-gi...
- You came? - Yes.
I'm here for the shoe thief.
Really? Who is it?
- Se-chan. - Se-chan?
I checked the CCTV footage.
I don't think today is a good day for that.
You're right.
How can a kid's birthday party be so grand?
Happy Birthday!
- Min-gi! Happy Birthday! - Thanks.
- Happy Birthday! - Thanks.
Happy Birthday!
Huh? Ji-hoo is here.
Hey, Ji-hoo!
- Greetings, Ji-hoo's father! - Yeah...
You didn't even bring a present?
That little brat.
It's fine. Everyone, come to my room!
Hey, Ji-hoo, come with us.
Ji-hoo, come with me.
Just survive it. Leave the rest to me.
Sorry to interrupt but I...
Attention Please!
Excuse me, Se-chan's mother?
Now that all the kids are having fun, should we have our own fun?
Yeah! Great!
As everyone knows, we have the most famous person in Seongjak-distric here!
Everyone, please welcome!
Hwang Geun-young! Hwang Geun-young!
Am I the only one that doesn't know him?
Who is he? Does everyone know besides me?
No, no, please.
He's a congressman, representing Seongjak-district.
Today, I am not here as a Senator but as Hye-ryeong's best friend.
Please, take a seat.
- What's so hot about being a Senator? - He's popular.
Since his election, our district's housing prices have skyrocketed.
But why is a member of the parliament at a child's birthday party?
The Royal Momvelies were in charge of his election campaign.
Jeez. What don't they do?
I show my greatest respects towards Park Hye-ryeong.
Thanks to that, he was elected despite not being from the constituency.
It's was a win-win for everyone.
It's a symbiotic relationship.
Mr. Senator, I'm sure everyone is excited to hear the good news.
You're right! I had a deep conversation with the Ministry of Education today.
As do I, I'm sure all families here
in the Royal Estate sincerely want the same thing.
we all want the same thing, when it comes to changing
our autonomous school into a normal, general elementary schoolt?
Senator, there is still time until the re-elections. Is it possible??
We must make it possible.
Not only that, we are thoroughly reviewing issues related to rental apartments.
But aren't we at a child's birthday party?
- And? - I mean, it's kind of weird.
He says he's here as a friend.
But to me, he's here as a politician, trying to win over votes illegally
at a child's birthday party.
Wasn't everything already settled before I got here, Mrs. Park?
They're new to the neighborhood.
Ji-hoo's father, I'll explain in detail at the class meeting next week.
Oh, don't bother. I get what's going on.
The child's birthday party is just an excuse to gather everyone,
buy some votes, and get what you want. Right? Illegally?
Am I wrong?
Maybe I misunderstood.
Did I misunderstand something?
- Please, prepare for dinner. - Yes, ma'am.
I knew it when I saw him at the playground.
He's a little snake.
The Senator left because he was angry, right?
There are people like us and people who are different.
Don't worry.
How are you always so calm?
- You're such an amazing woman. - Amazing.
I'm guessing No-eul's mother is busy as well?
Well...
We lost her mother...
Oh...
Sorry... I didn't know.
I'm actually not Ji-hoo's father.
I'm his uncle.
My sister got divorced.
Shush.
Of course...
I thought Chae-young would be here today. It's unfortunate not to see her.
I asked her to take a day off. It's her brother's birthday.
But she insisted she wanted to stay at the dorms to study.
I just wish my So-dam could become like Chae-young.
You're asking for too much.
She's just like you. She just likes being pretty.
I heard So-dam's grandfather was opening a hospital for you in the Gangnam.
Why are you bringing that up?
You said that...
your in-laws were paying for an apartment and hospital in the Gangnam for you.
You mentioned it previously, so I was just curious.
We had to give them a grandson but it's all over now.
We're both getting old.
Why are you blaming my age?
If you want to see the stars, you have to look at the sky.
Why don't you look up at the skies?
So-dam's mother still looks as young and beautiful as ever.
Are you crazy?
She has a body of a woman in her 20's.
- Stop. - Thank you.
Who are you?
Ji-hoo's father, what do you do?
I'm a S-S-W.
A singer-songwriter.
I'm a musician that writes, composes, and sings.
No wonder you were a bit different. You're an artist.
Considering your age, are you a Trot singer?
Is there a song we would know?
Perhaps...
Sing. Let's see if we recognize your song.
Yeah, sing for us.
Sing! Sing! Sing!
I don't think it's the right place and time to do so.
You must not be a professional. You're shy.
Do you still perform? I haven't seen you on TV.
Yeah, well.
Then how do you make money?
Ji-hoo's mother must be a doctor or lawyer or something.
How else would they live in such a nice apartment?
Well, not exactly...
Oh, you're a shutter man!
I'm so jealous.
That's not...
Everyone, let's eat.
The special order of steamed rib stew is here.
Sounds delicous!
Well...
I don't think I can bring up the shoe. I'm leaving.
Should I leave with you?
You're leaving?
The kitchen is this way. You can come in and set the table.
Oh, we've met before, right?
We met at the rental apartment. The mailbox.
- Are you staying? - No, umm...
Oh, Hello.
Aren't you Ji-hoo's mother? Right?
Why're you here?
I had to take care of something...
It's a kid's birthday. I came with Ji-hoo.
You're Ji-hoo's mother?
But you live in the rental apartment, right?
No, she said she lived in building 3507.
No, I did. I must have mistaken.
Everyone makes mistakes,
but she should have corrected you.
I guess we weren't in the wrong at the playground, then?
Seriously?
Greetings, everyone. I'm Ji-hoo Min's mother.
I don't live in apartment 3507. I live in the rental apartment.
I wasn't trying to hide anything. I couldn't find the right time to explain.
Your husband has had many.
Let's leave it at that.
Yes. It's a common miscommunication.
She might run away embarrassed.
The door is over there.
There are many doors here. I didn't want you to get lost.
I understand that you wanted to hide it, but it was really rude.
You spent with us...
You moms just assumed. I never said anything.
Not saying anything is keeping secrets.
It's the same as lying.
Not saying everything is not lying.
I didn't have a reason to explain myself.
For some odd reason, everyone here first asks about
the one's apartment size, whether it's a rental or not...
I never realized it was your way of saying hi.
You always have to talk back.
You're here anyway. Stay.
Today's my son's birthday.
You didn't make it to the get-together. I wanted to get to know you.
I would love to, but I still have work.
Don't worry. I'll call your boss at Cook Mom.
I thought she was a career-woman. I guess she's just a side cook.
She does have a career, a career in side dishes.
You should stop doing nothing at home, and do something like that too.
- How could I do something like that? - Why not?
Let's go, I'll get Ji-hoo.
No, let's stay.
Don't ruin the mood even more.
Hey!
Let's have a drink.
Have a drink...
And cheer up.
What are you doing? Seriously!
Oh my, oh my...
Very un-classy.
She's probably never had nice wine before.
Excuse me, Ji-hoo's father? Can you come with me?
Ji-hoo peed in his pants.
The most expensive carpet is in that room.
What happened here? Did you really wet youself?
What's wrong? Ji-hoo, are you okay?
What happened?
How can he be okay? He just pissed himself.
He did not. Se-chan poured water on him.
Hey! You're ugly! Shut your mouth.
Hey, Se-chan.
Se-chan, is that true? Did you do that?
He lives in a rental and acts like he doesn't.
He's so annoying.
Don't cross our area and walk around, okay?
- You mental freak! - You shouldn't be raised like that.
Excuse me?
Even if I grow up like this, I won't live in a rental like you.
Who taught you to speak like that?
Hey.
Apologize to Ji-hoo.
Se-chan, apologize.
That was too mean.
Se-chan, I think apologizing is the right thing to do.
Stop, let's go.
Where are you going? He needs an apology.
Apologize to Ji-hoo.
- Se-chan. - Se-chan.
You sing a song wri...! I'm going to kill you!
We're coming after you!
I'm going to open a school bullying case against you!
Why don't we just meet at the police station first?
I'm going to sue your son for theft.
What kind of bullshit are you saying? Sue him for what?
Bullshit?
Your precious son stole shoes from the Taekwondo gym.
Want to watch the CCTV footage together?
Crap...
Where are the shoes?
I threw them away.
Why'd you throw away someone else's shoes?
He probably threw it out because it was disgusting!
Did you see it yourself? Was it dirty?
Did you see it?
Apologize, or we're all going to the police station.
Fine, let's go then!
You hit our child. Fine, let's go then!
- Go! - Go!
Yeah, let's go! Go!
It wasn't Ji-hoo's father who hit him. It was technically Ji-hoo.
Se-chan instigated by throwing water on him. It was self-defense.
Oh Jeez, no!
The shoes were probably cheap. We'll just pay for it.
It could have been an accident. You guys are so annoying.
Take it. Money for the shoes.
This is probably enough for your son's shoes and your payment for the day.
Here!
- Seriously? - Screw it. Let's leave.
They're not worth it.
Did you hear her? Not worth it?
It's so funny how she tries to keep her pride in front of her kid.
Can you stop as well? The kids are all watching.
Exactly.
You guys are setting the perfect examples, you know?
If a kid makes a mistake,
shouldn't you teach him to apologize sincerely?
But instead, you shove money at it?
They're learning from their parents.
What?
- Just stop and leave. - Sure, I'll leave.
Sure, I'll leave.
I really don't want to be here.
I'll come with you,
Let's go No-eul.
Oh my, why are you leaving?
Yes, No-eul's father, why don't you stay with us?
- I'm alright - Let's go!
Excuse me...
My baby, are you okay?
Mom is sleeping.
There's no way she fell asleep already. Hey, come out. We have to talk.
Just leave.
What?
Hey!
Ji-hoo.
Mom.
Hyuk, go fetch me another bottle, will you?
Can you go get me another bottle?
Mom, let's stop drinking. Okay? Lay down.
Are you... Are you...
Yes. I'm an alcoholic
like our mother.
You know what we've been through...
How can you do this?
It's because she's in pain.
To mom, alcohol isn't alcohol. It's medicine.
Leave for good this time.
Seriously, don't be curious and don't care about us!
You said you woudn't come.
Then you came back.
I don't want to look forward to seeing you.
Hyuk.
Mom! Mom!
- Mom! - Mom, don't come!
Mom!
Thankfully, I don't remember seeing anything after that.
Joon-hee was only a couple of inches bigger than me. But she protected me.
If I could've... if it was just possible to...
♪ A story hard to put in words ♪
♪ Should I just sing them to you ♪
♪ When I first met you ♪
♪ You shined so bright ♪
♪ I was too young back then too ♪
Wang Joon-hee's baby, Male
♪ I was too naive to know anything ♪
♪ So will you forgive me for stepping back ♪
♪ I still don't have anything I still don't know how to do anything ♪
♪ If it's okay with you I'll be by your side ♪
♪ If it's… ♪
♪ okay with you ♪
♪ I'll be by your side ♪
You're Wang Joon-hee. Looking weak doesn't suit you.
Power through it. I'll stay until you can.
Okay.
In this fucked up neighborhood,
if they find out you're an alcoholic, it's all over.
Don't let anyone find out.
Keep it hidden.
Everyone has secrets.
Secrets that you didn't want others to know.
A secret you wish no one finds out.
And...
When will dad be back?
Christmas?
What about Chae-young? Is she still sick?
Min-gi...
You can't tell anyone about our family secrets. Okay?
Secrets that can never be told.
But...
There are no secrets you can keep forever.
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- Why are you here? - To watch you get bullied.
Still going to endure?
I'm more angry about the Taekwondo Master. How could he send the CCTV to school?
Why'd you leave the socks there?
You're freaking me out. We need to talk.
About what?
Are you interested in my sister?
Yes... Is that a problem?
The blue bird can make important decisions.
Then I can protect the autonomous system, protect your music!
What if he actually wins, and becomes the blue bird?
That'll cause many problems.
I was actually going to contact you...
Me?
Nuts are very good for you.
Giving him nuts is the same as attempted murder!
Ji-hoo!
I always thought Se-chan was bullying Ji-hoo on his own.
Then I found out that a real boss monster was behind all of it.
I don't think we can let him be.
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