(Episode 126)
Eun Sung!
Mother.
What are you doing out here?
Come into the house this instant!
Oh, I was just about to say goodbye and go inside.
I'll be going now.
Let's go inside.
Sit down.
Oh, okay.
Let me get straight to the point.
You.
Watch your behavior.
Pardon?
Oh, that?
Je Ha is a colleague who's also starring in the movie.
We finished shooting at the same time today,
so he offered to drive me home.
That's what I mean.
Was it really necessary to ride in a man's car?
It's not like he's your only colleague.
But he was the only one who was driving in this direction...
at this hour.
Are you talking back to me?
Are you saying what I said was wrong?
No, that's not what I meant.
I hear the entertainment industry is a place...
where people even make up gossip.
That was why you were involved in an unfair audition scandal...
because of a picture taken in a rehearsal room...
when you were dating Sun Woo.
Oh, right.
That industry can be swept up...
in weird rumors just by giving them the smallest reason.
So be careful.
You're no longer the daughter of a chicken restaurant owner.
You're the daughter-in-law of KS Foodville.
Aren't you going to answer me?
Oh, yes. I understand.
I'll be careful from now on.
If you understand,
you may leave now.
All right. I'll leave you to rest.
Gosh, I don't like anything about her.
(Haha Chicken)
Do you think it would be best to call our in-laws?
You said to ask and put some pressure on her...
to cut Eun Sung some slack.
Would a phone call be enough?
Why don't you ask her to have a drink?
We live pretty close by.
Say that we should have a casual conversation.
Come on. There's no need to drink.
When Ms. Sim gets drunk, she can get pretty bad-tempered.
Last time, when we first found out...
that Eun Hyuk and Ha Young were pregnant,
she got drunk by herself and made a ruckus...
when she called us.
That's right. She did.
Then, what about...
we ask her to have a plate of chicken with us?
Gosh, forget it.
I can't have chicken this late at night.
I'm on a diet.
Goodness, why would you go on a diet at that age?
I mean...
It's just that you have such a great figure.
If you have something to say, just say it over the phone.
I don't think we're close enough to talk face-to-face.
Hey, I called with good intentions...
Yes, let's do that.
Well, Eun Sung is shooting a movie directed by our son-in-law,
not anyone else's.
As her mother-in-law,
I'll ask you to show her some support.
What's this?
Did she already go and tattle on me to her mom?
I'm already showing enough support.
The problem is my daughter-in-law expects more than that.
What do you mean, she expects more than that?
Eun Sung is not the kind of person who expects too much.
Whether it's too much or not,
isn't that up to each person to decide?
Since Eun Sung has married into this family,
that standard is up to us.
So, you mean...
I shouldn't say anything and just watch?
That's not what I mean.
I just mean that this kind of call doesn't help at all.
If you really care about your daughter,
I'd like to tell you to be careful in how you act.
What... What did you say?
If you're done talking,
I'll hang up now, Ms. Ko.
- Oh, my! - Why?
Gosh, how can she be so stuck up?
She just said her piece and hung up!
How dare she try to lecture me?
How rude of her to call me.
Mom, I'm home.
Why is she coming home so late?
Hey, Sun Ju.
Come here and sit down.
What are you going to nag about this time?
Hey.
You know...
Yeon Je Ha, right?
The male lead in your brother's movie.
Of course I know him. But why?
I mean...
I saw him earlier...
as he drove Eun Sung all the way home.
That's why I'm curious about him.
From what I could see, those two seemed quite close.
Oh, Yeon Je Ha and Eun Sung used to go...
to the same acting academy.
So, I guess they've known each other for a while.
Is that right?
Oh, Je Ha even came to the neighborhood to meet Eun Sung.
I was so jealous of her back then.
A huge star came to see her in person.
Eun Sung looked more impressive from then on.
Did they perhaps go out?
No, it's nothing like that.
But it did seem like Yeon Je Ha was interested in Eun Sung.
However, Eun Sung drew a strict line.
Eun Sung only had eyes for Sun Woo.
And yet, she still rode in his car?
Even if they didn't go out,
she shouldn't keep someone like that close.
Ta-da.
What is this?
It's a present for you, Ha Young.
I thought you were having a hard time since we moved in here.
I was working outside the office when I saw a store, so I bought one.
Gosh, it's a purse. It's so pretty.
I've been wanting one in this style.
Really? Do you like it?
I don't have a good eye for women's purses.
I bought the first one that caught my eye.
Of course I like it. It's from you.
Eun Hyuk, you totally have great taste.
Ha Young, you should carry this...
and go to many great places with me.
Okay.
It's so pretty.
Eun Hyuk, are you inside?
Yes.
Oh, you were here too, Ha Young. I'm sorry.
By the way, what's this?
Oh, this?
It's nothing.
What is it?
Eun Hyuk bought me a purse.
Oh, I see.
How nice.
Right.
Try it on.
Hey.
By the way, when you were buying this,
didn't you think of me or Mom?
What?
I get that you like your wife so much,
but how could you only buy a purse for Ha Young...
when there are three women who carry purses in this house?
Of course, I'd only buy one for Ha Young.
Why would I buy one for you? I could buy one for Mom, though.
What did you say?
You know what I mean.
It's not like you're having a hard time in a new house.
This is a present to console Ha Young.
For the daughter-in-law who is living with her in-laws.
Hey, some might think that Ha Young is being mistreated here.
They might think she's being bullied or something.
Her parents-in-law are absolute angels,
and her sister-in-law has a heart as deep and wide as the Pacific.
What do you mean, she's having a hard time?
The Pacific...
Eun A, there's this word called metacognition these days.
It means that you look at yourself in an objective way.
You are not doing that at all.
If you guys act like this, things are going to be so not fun.
I'm going to act even more boldly from now on!
I'm going to be tough! And scary!
Why are you doing this?
Are you okay?
My goodness.
Grandma?
Ga Ram...
He's not my grandson.
He's not Min Guk's son either.
Grandma.
Did I do something wrong?
If I did, please tell me.
I'll fix it.
If I did something that you don't like...
No.
Ga Ram, you haven't done anything wrong.
Really?
Then, why won't you even look me in the eyes,
smile at me,
or talk to me?
Why do you keep acting like you're mad at me?
Grandma.
I'll listen to you even better from now on.
I'll run errands well,
and I'll behave well too.
So, don't abandon me.
What?
Grandma, aren't you acting like this...
because you want to abandon me like Mom?
Because you hate me...
and feel bothered by me.
Ga Ram...
I know that Mom didn't go to Vietnam.
At first, I really thought Mom went to Vietnam.
But I know that Dad lied...
in case I felt sad.
Oh, my. Ga Ram.
When I said that my mom went to Vietnam,
Tae Ho must've told his parents at home.
Then, his mom said...
that my mom didn't go to Vietnam.
That she abandoned me again and ran off.
No.
Your mom...
really did go to Vietnam.
Her mother was sick,
so she had to go in a hurry.
That was why she couldn't say goodbye to you.
Really?
Did Mom really go to Vietnam?
She didn't leave because she hated me?
Of course not.
Why would anyone hate you?
You're so beautiful and kind.
Then, Grandma,
you will love me forever, right?
No matter what happens,
you won't leave like my mom, right?
Of course. Why would I leave you?
Ga Ram,
you are my grandson,
and you're your dad's flesh and blood.
You're his child.
I won't leave your side either, Grandma.
I will love you forever.
All right.
All right, my dear Ga Ram.
My dear Ga Ram. Gosh, my grandson.
Grandma, I love you.
And thank you.
Grandma loves you so much too, Ga Ram.
I'm home.
Hey, there. Come in.
Since it's late, I'll head straight up.
- Okay. - Hey.
We'll buy Eun Sung a car.
Discuss which one would be good,
and tell Dad.
What? Why a car, all of a sudden?
Goodness, how can you two be exactly the same?
"All of a sudden?"
It's not like Eun Sung always moves with you,
and she has a different schedule too.
She needs to have a way to get around.
You know?
That way, she'll behave herself more...
We were wondering if she should get a car too.
We'll deal with it ourselves.
We can afford to do that much.
It's not because we don't think you can afford it.
It's because I want to buy one for her.
Thanks, Dad. But...
Eun Sung wanted to do as much as we could on our own...
without your help.
Fine, then. If you're buying a car anyway,
don't dawdle and buy it quickly.
Nothing good comes from delaying things that are necessary.
Okay.
Yes?
- Eun Sung. - Sun Woo.
Today's shoot was hard too, wasn't it?
Yes.
Oh, right.
On my way up,
Mom and Dad said they'd buy you a car.
I said we'd buy it ourselves.
I see.
Why? Did something happen?
Remember I said earlier that Je Ha was driving me home?
But Mother saw Je Ha dropping me off...
in front of the house.
Oh, is that why Mom said...
to buy a car soon?
Did she say that?
Mother must not feel comfortable.
It's true that this industry is prone to gossip.
I guess she's worried.
In case her daughter-in-law gets swept up in bad rumors.
I'm sure you already know,
but my mom is a little sensitive when it comes to that matter.
Because of what happened 30 years ago.
I know. That's why I felt sorry.
Gosh, I shouldn't have come home in Je Ha's car.
I feel bad about Je Ha too...
when he drove me home out of kindness.
Let's be careful from now on.
It must be uncomfortable for you,
but there's no need to provoke Mom for no reason.
Right. Mother does have a big wound from the past.
Nothing bad will come from being careful.
Where are you?
I'm on my way home from a meeting with a customer.
Perhaps,
did something happen at home?
Nothing happened.
Ga Ram ate well,
did his homework well, and went to bed.
Right.
But why did you call, Mom?
I wanted to ask you for Hye Yoon's number.
Gosh, Mom. Why are you...
Still, she's Ga Ram's mom.
I should at least see her once more for the last time.
Even if we never meet again, I should meet her...
and talk to her in person.
Mom.
Right.
I couldn't bear...
to send Ga Ram away.
Ga Ram...
is your son.
My grandson.
Thank you, Mom.
Thank you so much.
Let's meet.
I've heard your side of the story.
I have something to say.
Mother.
I'm sorry.
You know,
when I think about how you ruined Min Guk's life,
I wouldn't be satisfied even if I bled you dry.
But there's no use in making a fuss over such trivial matters.
I'm barely holding back.
Since you're Ga Ram's mom.
For Ga Ram's sake,
I can't do anything to you.
I'm sorry.
I've committed a grave sin.
You know...
that you don't have the right to be Ga Ram's mom, don't you?
Since you abandoned your child twice,
you can't even call yourself a mom.
Yes.
We will raise...
Ga Ram.
Don't ever show up in front of us again.
Ga Ram has nothing to do with you.
He's Min Guk's son and my grandson.
Why won't you answer me?
I told you never to show up in front of Ga Ram again.
Nor in front of Min Guk. Do you understand?
Yes, I understand.
This is for the sins...
you've committed to Min Guk and Ga Ram.
I'm paying you back instead, at least to a certain degree.
That's nowhere near enough,
and it's not like this will absolve you of your sins,
but...
I couldn't let you go just like that.
Yes.
I did the right thing.
Ga Ram is...
my grandchild.
I'm off to school.
Okay, my baby. Have a good day at school.
Watch out for cars.
Ga Ram, I'll make tteokbokki for lunch, so hurry home.
Okay, I'll run straight home after school is over.
Okay.
Let's go, Ga Ram. I'll walk you out.
Okay.
Have a good day.
Jin Sil, is your cold all better?
You look very cheerful today.
Yes, Father. Since the dark clouds have passed,
the day seems so bright and shiny.
"Dark clouds?"
Were there dark clouds yesterday? I didn't even notice.
Yes.
Eun Sung, you know that you have to come and greet people...
at the business community ladies' association, right?
In our association, it's tradition to have...
the daughter-in-law come and greet people when one's son gets married.
Oh, okay. I'll be there on time.
What kind of tradition is that?
It's just an old, bad, and outdated custom.
It's not like a daughter-in-law is a slave or something.
Why should she have to go to such places?
I know, right?
I never got married since I can't stand stuff like this.
Is it the job of mothers-in-law to torment their daughters-in-law?
Auntie.
- What? - Sun Ju.
You should probably read the room.
When you say something,
it's best to do so after reading the people around you.
Gosh, Jung Ae.
You're always in a bad mood these days.
I know.
Ever since someone moved in, there hasn't been a bright day.
So, today is the poster shoot?
Oh, yes.
The shooting schedule is very tight,
so they're fitting the actors' solo shots in between other shoots.
Gosh, then our daughter-in-law will be on the poster too.
Gosh.
Eun Sung has a pretty significant supporting role in the movie.
I see.
A supporting actress is just that. How can it be significant?
Eun Sung, when you come to the association meeting,
be sure to dress and wear your makeup accordingly.
Oh, okay.
And act modestly and politely at the meeting.
Yes, I will, Mother.
Goodness, Ms. Ko.
It's our first meeting since the kids got married.
Oh, yes. I think that's right.
Where did your husband go?
Why are you out and about by yourself?
Oh, he'll be bringing stuff that we need.
- I see. - Yes.
So, how is Ha Young doing?
Oh, she's doing great. Eun Hyuk takes...
such good care of Ha Young.
I sure did get a great son-in-law.
Yes, I certainly agree with that.
I doubt there's any husband better than Eun Hyuk.
In that sense, I'm confident about my child too.
Ha Young is such a clever and perfect girl.
Oh, you must not talk to Ha Young...
on the phone at all.
Or maybe,
Ha Young doesn't talk about little details...
in case you worry about her.
What? What do you mean by that?
Well, it's nothing. Everything you said was correct.
Ha Young is such a perfect girl.
Goodness, thank you for your kindness toward my daughter.
Oh, of course.
Goodness.
Yes, Mother.
Hey, where are you, Eun Sung?
I just arrived at the meeting venue.
Oh, I just finished my shoot. I'm heading out now.
You dressed modestly, right?
Well...
I'm wearing the outfit that I had on this morning.
Okay, then. See you later.
You shouldn't make elders wait, so don't be late.
- Oh, you're here early, Ms. Sim. - Hello.
Gosh, I'm so glad to see you. Have you been well?
I heard your daughter-in-law said she wanted to greet us first.
Yes, she said she wanted to treat everyone to a meal.
She wanted to thank you all...
for coming to the wedding and congratulating her.
Your daughter-in-law is so sensible.
Unlike most people her age, she's polite and respectful.
She can be like that, indeed.
She takes such good care of her elders.
We said she didn't have to, but she insisted on moving in...
to care of us.
- Goodness. - Oh, my.
- Young people like that are rare. - I know.
To be honest, since I heard she was an actress,
I was worried that she might have a unique personality.
Well, since she has a very flashy job,
I was worried that she might cause you concern.
Goodness, what concerns?
My daughter-in-law is so modest.
She may be an actress,
but the way she thinks is like a noble maiden from the Joseon era.
Oh, my. There's a strange article.
- What is it? - What? An article?
Your daughter-in-law is involved in a scandal.
What?
A scandal?
(Yoo Eun Sung, Director Kang's Wife, Is Yeon Je Ha's Lover?)
- Oh, my. Is this for real? - Unbelievable.
Oh, my...
But... This can't be...
(Yoo Eun Sung, Director Kang's Wife, Is Yeon Je Ha's Lover?)
No way.
Why on earth is there an article like this?
If it's Yeon Je Ha,
isn't he the guy who was in the chocolate commercial?
You know, the guy who played...
the chief director of a ramyeon company in a drama.
You're right. And now, he's filming Director Kang Sun Woo's movie...
That's what I hear.
I don't know why this fake article has been published,
but I think this has nothing to do with my daughter-in-law.
Excuse me.
Mother.
(Yoo Eun Sung, Director Kang's Wife, Is Yeon Je Ha's Lover?)
Why is there an article like this about you?
Why on earth?
I told you to behave yourself, didn't I?
Shouldn't you believe me, Mother?
- What do you hate about her? - Everything!
We'll sleep somewhere else tonight.
Sun Woo.
Would you be able to accept it?
The daughter of your ex who cheated on you?
Are the kids getting divorced?
In case Eun Sung has an affair...
like you people.
What? Sim Jung Ae!
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