(Episode 18)
What? What's with that pink shirt?
- Hey! - My gosh.
Are you all right?
What? Yes.
You should've been careful.
What would you have done if she'd gotten hurt?
We're sorry.
Oh.
Well, I was just trying to help. That's all.
You were about to get hit by the ball.
I didn't say anything.
Why are you all intimidated?
Thank you.
Sorry?
Did you thank me?
Did you really thank me just now?
Didn't you hear what I said?
You're too young to have bad hearing.
Shall I say it again?
No, I did hear it. You thanked me.
I was wondering if you really meant it.
Why would I bother saying it if I didn't mean it?
Gosh, whatever. It's too sunny.
Let's go to a cafe.
You can give me the shoes there.
Well...
Sure, let's do that.
Let's have an iced coffee.
Here it is.
The master shoemaker gave them new life.
Ta-da.
Don't they look amazing?
My, they're dazzling.
Well, they did fix it nicely.
Come on. That's it?
You should be more impressed and excited.
"I didn't know they'd look this perfect."
"They did a superb job. I'm very satisfied."
Can I hear some praising words?
What is this, a childish talent show or something?
You're like a kid wanting to be praised.
My shoes looked superb to begin with.
They already dazzled and looked amazing.
Come on. They say, "Compliments can even make the whale dance."
Can't you be a little more generous and lift my spirits?
But you're not a whale.
By the way, where do you live?
Do you live in Inja-dong by any chance?
What? How did you know?
I saw you the other day.
You seemed upset about something.
You threw a fit in the street.
Darn it!
Anyway, what about it?
I live in that neighborhood too.
My gosh. We're neighbors.
I guess I'll see you often from now on.
Well, I doubt that.
We've never once run into each other.
That's because we didn't know each other.
Now, we know each other's faces,
so we'll recognize each other right away.
So what? That doesn't change anything.
It does!
From now on, let's say hi to each other like friends when we meet.
Maybe we were meant to cross paths.
"Meant to cross paths?"
Yes.
I highly doubt that.
Do you say that to everyone you meet?
Why?
They say every encounter is an act of providence.
I got your shoes fixed for you.
Gosh, I wish he hadn't said we were meant to cross paths.
Why did he have to say that?
My feet feel so comfortable.
Even more comfortable than before.
I shall walk softly like this and go to Kang Sun Woo...
Ms. Shin.
Now, we're meant to be.
This is fate.
He showed up at the perfect time.
Director Kang, do you have something to say to me?
By any chance, has the art director responded to the request...
to revise the set design?
Oh, that. No, not yet.
The art director is very thorough,
so it might take some time.
I guess there's some construction going on upstairs.
It's been noisy for the past few days.
Oh, the architectural firm moved out,
so we got that space.
We're renovating the space at the moment.
What? The architectural firm moved out?
When?
About two months ago. Why?
I'm here to visit Kim Young Ho Architecture...
for a consultation.
What was she doing, then?
They moved out two months ago,
but she came to have a consultation with them?
Sorry? "She?"
Who is this woman? What kind of consultation?
Oh, it's nothing.
Someone said she visited the architectural firm recently.
No way.
The firm closed its doors long ago.
It took a while for them to vacate the space.
I don't know who this woman is,
- but she lied to you... - I have something to do.
Please excuse me.
Where are you going in the middle of talking?
Hold on. A woman?
Who is it, this time? There's another woman besides the cat?
Darn it. It sounds like he has many women in his life.
(Cheong Film, Yoon Dermatology Clinic, Cha Sun Ho Law Office)
Let's see.
So why was she here?
A law firm?
She said she left Blue Moon.
Is she in a legal battle?
Or a dermatology clinic?
What am I doing now?
Who cares why that woman was here?
Kang Sun Woo, don't be ridiculous.
Gosh, Jae Jun. I'm sorry.
It's okay, Director Kang.
(Audition Application)
These must be the applications for the audition next week.
Yes, many people have applied.
That means we have many good actors to choose from.
(Audition Application, Yoo Eun Sung)
Director Kang.
Yes, Mr. Kim.
Can we talk in my office if you aren't busy?
Yes, I actually need to talk to you about something.
Okay, what is it?
You received the US court's decision by mail?
Yes, I've officially been acquitted.
That's great news.
You must've been under a lot of stress.
I guess they wanted to throw you under the bus...
by suing you for defamation...
in order to save their face.
But as the saying goes, you can't hide the truth forever.
Especially after what they did.
I hope this experience taught them...
they can't do whatever they want just because they have power.
They should not use their power to gain even more power.
Right. People must be thrilled with the court's decision.
This is only fair for those who unjustly suffered because of them.
But in a way, you have to suffer the consequences all by yourself.
Don't you regret what you did?
If you'd never spoken out,
you would've been able to enjoy a successful career in Hollywood.
I'm not sure about that.
Would I have been able to make good movies,
working for people like them?
If I'd turned a blind eye, knowing people were suffering...
If I'd pretended not to know about someone's money being misused.
I don't think I would've been successful there.
A director's role is important,
but producers' values and beliefs are equally important.
Right. I'm glad to hear that's how you view the situation.
But you'd achieved so much. I mean, it's Hollywood.
It's not like I have to work in Hollywood...
to be a good director and make good movies.
I can totally do it in Korea.
We're living in a global age. If you produce a good movie,
people will watch it, no matter which country they live in.
Why didn't you tell me that you got fired so unfairly?
I just thought you'd be worried.
Besides, it's embarrassing that I got dumped.
Why is it embarrassing?
That happens sometimes when a young girl dates a guy.
Everybody gets dumped in a relationship at least once.
I, too, had an eventful dating life when I was younger.
I fell passionately in love...
and had my heart broken so many times.
Wasn't Dad your first love?
Wasn't he the only one you had ever loved?
I didn't have such low standards for a man.
I ended up settling down with him because I ran out of luck.
I had someone else in my heart.
He was so sweet and had a good sense of humor.
My dear Yoon Chul whom I loved back in the day.
"My dear Yoon Chul?"
Then why did you marry Dad?
Why didn't you marry Yoon Chul?
I cared too much about a man's appearance...
and shot myself in the foot.
Yoon Chul was from a rich family.
But his appearance wasn't great at all.
He had an upturned nose like this,
which made him look more like a pig every day.
Even when we were having pork belly together,
the moment I saw his nose,
I felt like I was doing something horrible.
And I lost my appetite completely.
It was the same for my piggy bank. It reminded me of Yoon Chul,
so I couldn't cut it open.
Oh, goodness. How foolish I was.
But Dad looked handsome. That was the case, right?
He's still handsome,
but when he was younger, he looked incredibly handsome.
When I looked him in the eye while he was gazing at me,
I saw something so profound in his eyes...
that captivated me. I couldn't resist falling for him.
It was as if I was falling into a swamp.
I think I know what you mean.
Dad is so fabulous, indeed.
By the way...
How did you lose your role?
Did the wench whom your ex-boyfriend cheated on you with...
do something to sabotage you?
Well... The thing is...
Never mind. You don't have to know what happened.
It's okay. You can tell me.
Why are you keeping it from me when I heard everything?
- Actually... - Yes.
Her father is sponsoring the theater company.
After she started dating Si Heon,
she grew to hate me.
So she asked her father to donate money...
on the condition that I wouldn't get the role.
Her father said he would demand the donated money back...
if I got the role.
The director was going to give me the role...
but had to give it to someone else.
What?
How dare those jerks think they could do that to you?
And your ex-boyfriend even came to our house.
How brazen. How can they call themselves humans?
- They're dead meat. - Mom, calm down.
Mom, listen. It's all over now.
I've already left Blue Moon...
and have an audition ahead.
But why are you the one who quit?
Why must you be struggling to prepare for an audition?
I've been auditioning for a role since before I quit, you know.
Besides, what's the point of staying at the company...
where decisions are influenced by the sponsor so easily?
I'm glad I quit.
Mom, I can become successful without anyone to help me...
get a role like that.
If you just trust me and give me a little more time,
I can become an actress...
without anyone's help.
All the others do the same thing.
They achieve success through their efforts and their own abilities.
I mean, there aren't many people who become successful...
with their parents' help.
I'm not saying that you need anyone's help...
to make your career successful.
Some girl used her father's wealth...
to steal your role.
That was the wrong thing to do.
And that's why I left the theater company.
I want to find a place where I can compete and be evaluated fairly.
Oh, no. Mom.
Mom, don't cry.
You brat, are you goodhearted or just foolish?
You should've told me what you were going through.
I said mean things to you every day without even knowing that.
You never said mean things to me.
You were just a little bit tough on me.
I didn't ask you to cheer me up.
You're way too thoughtful, you brat.
- Well... Mom. - Yes?
Please don't tell Dad, okay?
That I lost my role because someone else's father...
was sponsoring the theater company.
Worry about yourself.
I'll explain to your dad so that his feelings won't be hurt.
Oh, right. You said you'd audition for a role, right?
What was the company's name? Oh, Cheong Film? Is that it?
I'll give you my full support.
So do your best to prepare for it so that you can get the role, okay?
What?
Really?
Do you really approve of me going to the audition?
Would you not go for it if I didn't let you?
You would go for it anyway.
You're so stubborn.
Mom. Thank you!
Mom, I promise you I'll practice really hard.
I'll do my very best...
so that I can repay your love and support.
- Stop it. What are you doing? - Thank you so much, Mom.
- Hey, stop it. - I love you, Ko Chun Young!
I love you too, Yoo Eun Sung!
Where on earth...
did your mom and Eun Sung go?
Why haven't they come home until this hour?
Let's open the restaurant for now.
You must open it whatever happens.
Absolutely.
Unless I'm dying right now,
I should open the restaurant.
Or else, your mom will scold me.
Since today is my day off, I'll help you...
Dad.
Eun Sung and Mom are in the restaurant.
Hey.
I think your mom is giving Eun Sung an earful again.
- Oh, no. Really? - You've got this.
- You can do it! - Goodness. Honey, that's enough.
You already gave her an earful yesterday.
Why would you scold her again?
Is this some kind of boot camp or what?
What? I wasn't scolding Eun Sung.
Can't you feel this heartwarming vibe?
The peaceful and affectionate mood...
that my daughter and I have created?
An affectionate mood?
Yes.
What?
This is not a hidden camera prank, is it?
It's like unexpected peace talks between the two Koreas.
I didn't expect this at all.
I guess Mom forgave Eun Sung.
Dad, you don't have to worry you might get kicked out with her.
If you packed your stuff, you can unpack.
Sorry? Oh, right.
I haven't packed my things yet,
but I thought I should do so when I went back home after work.
Mom didn't just forgive me.
She even approved of me going to the audition.
She said she wouldn't disapprove of me pursuing an acting career,
but she would give me her full support.
- Did she really say that? - Yes.
They say that it's not a good sign when someone suddenly changes.
Honey.
What happened, really?
Why did you change your mind all of a sudden?
You don't have to know that.
Since I took the plunge and made the big decision,
do not ask why or say anything about it.
Just help Eun Sung prepare for the audition. Okay?
- Okay. - Oh, okay. I'll do that.
Eun Sung, this is so great.
You were devastated until yesterday,
but you're in paradise now.
It's time for you to spread your wings with no worries.
So let us see you soaring high.
Thank you, Dad. I'll do my best to fly well.
I'll fly high and beautifully.
That's great. I like this heartwarming ending.
But we should always celebrate the end of an event with food.
Today is a meaningful day for our family.
How about we have a party? A dumpling party!
That's a great idea. You mean, Gaeseong-style dumplings, right?
You said you wanted to eat those not long ago.
This is a good thing about making a list...
- of the food you want to eat. - Right.
You can pick a dish quickly without thinking much.
Okay.
We'll have a dumpling party in the evening.
Gaeseong-style dumplings are on me!
- Oh, yes! - All right!
Okay. Yes!
- Yes! - Yes!
Jung Ae, about the restaurant where they serve Gaeseong-style dumplings.
The one with good dumpling soup we go to as regulars.
It's going to shut down, apparently.
The place we often went to when Eun A and Eun Hyuk were little?
The place I still go...
whenever I miss the kids?
Yes. I just got a text message from my friend.
I guess the owner lady decided to close the business...
because she's too old to keep working.
Oh, dear. We've been going there...
for 30 years since the kids were little.
It's such a shame.
Eun A and Eun Hyuk liked their dumplings so much, right?
When they had dumpling soup,
they finished every last drop of the broth.
Where should I go now to reminisce about those days...
and think of the memories of my kids?
Our old neighborhood has changed so much.
Even the restaurant I used to go to with them will be gone.
I know. I wish places like that could remain in business forever.
Years have passed.
And the memories have faded.
I wonder where Eun A and Eun Hyuk are now...
Well... Jung Ae.
Since we're talking about the place,
how about we go there for dinner later in the evening?
Shall we?
What? Si Heon went to your house even before breakfast time?
Yes. He blabbered nonsense just as he always does,
but my mom beat him up with a broom and scared him away.
He ran off like a dog with its tail on fire.
Like a dog with its tail on fire?
That serves him right.
I wish I had seen him running.
Had I known he would make such a move,
I would've camped out in front of your house last night.
You should've seen what happened.
It was quite a sight.
Anyway, he must've learned his lesson.
Your scary mom got involved.
Who knows?
I know he left like that, but he and Ju Ri might scheme together...
and launch another counterattack.
If that happens, I'll hit them even harder.
To the point that they'll be destroyed for good.
They'll be ostracized from society for life.
By the way, did you talk to your brother again...
before you sent that thing to Si Heon?
No. This time, it was all me.
I did it all on my own. Why do you ask?
No wonder I thought it was childish.
What? "Childish?"
Yes. I mean, posting that thing on the Internet...
wasn't exactly a mature thing to do.
But this time, it was on a whole other level.
As if a little kid were seeking revenge.
Hey, it got Han Si Heon riled up, and that's all that matters.
Also, you now have your mom's permission to audition for roles.
What are you, a jerk? How could you undermine my efforts?
You're so ungrateful.
Gosh, all right.
I was just saying.
You make me a little anxious because you can be reckless,
but no other friend cares about me as much as you do.
If you know that, be good to me.
Show your appreciation when thanks are due.
So? What's the audition for? Is it for a movie?
Yes, by Cheong Film.
What? Who's producing the movie?
Cheong Film. Why?
Why that company of all places? My...
What? Your what?
- What? - You mean, your brother?
No. I meant to say that the company is very big.
Yes.
So I will do...
my very best.
Finally, my mom gave me permission to pursue an acting career.
I must pass the audition...
not to let her down.
The person you have reached is unavailable.
Why? Is she still not picking up?
No.
The results of the screenwriting contest were announced today,
but Sun Ju's name was nowhere to be seen.
Correct.
Gosh. I knew this would happen.
Sun Ju, this little brat.
Gosh, it's so itchy.
It's autumn, but mosquitoes are still active.
I got bitten by mosquitoes nonstop at the park...
while looking for Grandpa last night.
Losing to Mr. Choi at the dance party...
must've devastated him.
He was pretending to be asleep when we got home yesterday.
This morning, he left the house in the wee hours.
He can go out,
but he shouldn't skip meals.
Great-grandpa has every meal at home.
He loves the food you make, Grandma.
So before I left the house,
I made braised short ribs, his favorite.
I understand that he's embarrassed,
but he can't keep avoiding everyone in the family like this.
We should take extraordinary measures.
"Extraordinary measures?"
Yes, to put an end to this situation in a peaceful manner...
so that no one would be hurt.
Everyone will be a winner.
My pride has been crushed,
and I've been avoiding the family,
but these braised short ribs still taste so good.
This delicious, juicy meat.
This flavorful sauce.
I love braised short ribs so much.
- Father. - Gosh.
- Grandpa! - Why are they home so early?
Father.
Gosh.
Oh, you guys are home.
It's been a while.
Jin Sil, you've gotten prettier.
What? I've gotten prettier?
Yes, you look radiant.
You're not getting work done on your face, right?
My gosh. Min Guk, you look very healthy too.
Ga Ram, you've gotten taller.
But I haven't done anything.
I am at the age where I should be growing taller,
but I couldn't have gotten taller overnight.
Great-grandpa, you have changed so much.
Me? How?
You look even more dashing.
Yes, you look more dashing...
and sexy.
- What? - That's right.
You look even more youthful and stylish today.
Father, because you look so dashing,
this suit jacket will suit you perfectly.
Oh, my.
This shiny jacket is beautiful.
We think your outfit was the reason you couldn't flaunt your skills...
to the fullest at the dance party.
Having the right gear is more than half the battle.
I heard Mr. Choi's outfit was shinier...
than what you were wearing that day.
That's right. So Mom and I...
went to a costume shop and picked the shiniest suit jacket.
It's where all the stylish celebrities go...
to get their outfits made these days.
Is that right?
And I've deleted that video clip.
Instead, I'll record a video of you...
beating Mr. Choi and winning the Dancing King title.
You'll shine so brightly that day.
My, I'm so touched by your words, my little pumpkin.
Father, cheer up.
I know that the day will come...
when everyone will be mesmerized by your dance.
You're the only ones who care about me.
My family is all I have!
- Father! - Great-grandpa!
- Yes! - We love you.
Father, we're rooting for you.
- You can do it. - My gosh.
I'll have the meat dumplings and the kimchi dumplings.
Two servings each.
Oh.
Hello?
Hey, I'm hanging out with my sister.
What?
That was today?
My gosh. I guess I'm getting old.
It totally slipped my mind.
Everyone's waiting for me?
Okay, all right.
Hey, Jung Ae.
I was supposed to see my friends today. I have to go.
What? Now?
They're my high school friends.
It was scheduled two months ago. It totally slipped my mind.
Hey, you're the one who brought up the dumplings.
You can't take off like this.
It's not like you can't eat the dumplings without me.
Even if you eat them by yourself,
they'll taste just as good.
I never said they'd taste different.
I just can't believe...
that you're ditching me like this.
I'm sorry. This reunion is very important.
Instead,
I'll buy you something twice as expensive next time.
Anyway, I have to go. Bye!
My gosh. Hey.
Goodness, look at her.
She brought me all the way here...
and is ditching me to join someone else.
Gosh, I haven't been here in so long. This dumpling place.
(Grandma's Homemade Dumplings)
I used to come here so often when Eun A and Eun Hyuk were little.
With Jung Ae too.
My gosh.
Fine.
Jung Sook is right.
It's not like I can't eat them by myself.
I've come all the way here,
so I should just eat solo.
My, they look delicious.
I'll take four servings of the meat and the kimchi dumplings to go.
Sure.
Oh, you sell shrimp dumplings too.
They're not busy today.
End-of-day sales!
Buy a dozen roses for only 20 dollars!
The roses look so fresh.
Would you like to come in and see?
Shall I?
(End-of-day sales)
- Have a good day. - You too.
(The unforgettable taste with a 30-year history!)
They're selling roses.
My, look at that beautiful color.
If I buy flowers again,
Chun Young will yell at me.
My gosh. How pretty.
Gosh, that scared me.
I'm sorry.
(Unpredictable Family)
It's odd though.
How did we become their regulars?
- Isn't she pretty? - Yes, she is pretty.
- Hey, kiddo. - What? A show host?
She seemed very excited.
Did Sun Ju tell her father?
So can you go somewhere with me?
I would've come here last night had I known this would happen.
You met him in front of the dumpling place?
You said nothing about it to me.
Did something happen?
- I saw her. - Who?
Sim Jung Ae. Eun A's mother.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)