There's no other reason.
She's the one who gave birth to me,
so I feel like I should meet her.
My biological mother...
She...
wants to meet me.
That reason alone...
is enough to meet her.
Right. Okay. I understand what you mean.
But that doesn't change anything.
I mean, some things might change.
But you will still be my mom,
and that will never change.
I understand, so you should go.
Mom.
You need to get ready for work.
Aren't you going to have breakfast?
You said you didn't eat last night.
I...
will make you some bean sprout soup.
Okay. Thank you.
Okay.
Honey.
It's okay.
Honey.
Don't be too upset.
Eun Hyuk said it himself. Nothing is going to change.
Even if...
something were to change,
it doesn't change the fact that you're his mom.
I'm fine.
I...
just got emotional.
I...
never had any intention to prevent them from meeting their mom.
I always knew there would come a day when they would tell me...
they wanted to meet her.
It was just a matter of time.
I see.
For the kids, she is the person who gave birth to them,
so I'm sure they're curious.
But...
But I never thought...
Eun Hyuk would say it first.
I didn't expect...
Eun Hyuk to say he wanted...
to meet his mom before Eun A did.
I guess I didn't know he would make the decision so soon.
Honey.
He was two years old when I first saw him.
He was three years old when I saw him in the Philippines.
Eun A needed some time, but Eun Hyuk...
accepted me as his mom very early on. Right?
Yes.
He did.
That tiny little thing...
He was this small,
and all he had was you and no mom.
And when I...
said, "Eun Hyuk,"
he looked at me like this...
with his bright eyes staring intently at me,
and said, "I'm hungry."
I cooked for him, bathed him,
and played with him for a while,
and then he said, "Are you my mom?"
"What took you so long?"
"Don't go."
I...
married you...
not only because I liked you,
but because I kept thinking about...
Eun A and Eun Hyuk.
They stole a part of my heart.
I know that.
I know what you were thinking when you stayed in the Philippines.
Even though people would call me all sorts of names...
like adulterer and homewrecker,
I...
wanted to take care of Eun A and Eun Hyuk...
which is why I stayed with you.
I...
I wanted to make sure the kids grew up well.
I felt bad for the kids.
I wanted to repay my debts.
I know how you felt.
You did well.
I'm grateful you raised our kids so well too. Good job.
It's okay.
Even if Ko Chun Young isn't cooperative,
the kids are already adults...
- Hold on. - What?
- It's Ko Chun Young. - Okay.
Hello?
Eun Hyuk said he wanted to meet you.
What? Really?
When?
He didn't tell me when.
But if you're going to meet him,
it'd be better to meet sooner than later.
That's what I'm saying.
I waited 30 years already.
There's no reason to delay it any further.
Eun Hyuk won't feel comfortable taking point on this,
so you...
can choose a place and time.
I'll relay the information to Eun Hyuk.
Okay. I understand.
What about Eun A?
Eun A...
doesn't want to see you yet.
She has a misunderstanding about you.
What misunderstanding?
She thinks you abandoned her.
That you didn't come back even though you said you would.
Goodness.
Eun A remembers me?
Yes.
That's why she has more resentment towards you.
You should've told her that wasn't true.
You knew my situation.
Did you not tell her on purpose?
What are you saying?
Even though I don't like you,
I care deeply for the kids.
Even though I hate you,
I would never do anything to hurt the kids.
Okay. I understand, so lower your voice.
I'll talk to Eun A again,
so send me a text.
Okay.
I can meet Eun Hyuk now.
Really? I'm glad she called you back a lot sooner than we expected.
But Eun A has a misunderstanding?
Yes.
She thinks I abandoned her.
That I didn't look for her for 30 years...
on purpose.
She has the same misunderstanding that we had.
We need to meet Eun Hyuk first...
and tell him exactly what happened.
How many people had to suffer...
for 30 years just because of Jung Sook?
I feel really bad for Eun A.
If I think about what that young girl remembers...
and what kind of pain she has been keeping inside...
She's so annoying.
Why would I not tell her on purpose?
Who's responsible for all of this?
If it were up to me, I wouldn't let Eun Hyuk meet her.
Since you gave your blessing,
let's just be understanding and let it go.
- Mom! Dad! - What?
- Yes, come in. - Yes?
Okay.
You didn't leave for work yet?
Right. I'm leaving soon.
Ta-da!
What is this?
This is a gift for you from Director Kang.
- Goodness. - So you can stay warm this winter.
We bought it at the store yesterday,
but I couldn't give it to you because you were asleep.
Gosh, all of a sudden? Why did he get me a gift?
Oh, my! It's so pretty!
Gosh, this is so nice.
But...
why did he get your mom a gift? It's not a special day.
To be honest,
I agreed to meet his parents this week.
So we went to get his mother a gift,
and Director Kang said we should get you one too.
I guess he felt bad...
that he didn't bring anything when he met you.
- Goodness. - Goodness.
I'm so grateful.
It's okay to come empty-handed.
It wasn't like he came to officially introduce himself.
He's very meticulous.
He knows how to care for his elders too.
Your boyfriend is handsome and sensible.
There's nothing that he lacks.
My boyfriend is well-rounded.
Try it on.
- You should. - Should I?
This color looks good on you, Mom.
Did your mother like it?
She loved it.
She said you were caring and sensible.
I knew it. All mother-in-laws love their son-in-laws.
So your mother likes me.
Son-in-law?
It's a little early,
but that could happen.
You said we should just continue having feelings for each other.
That we should just get to know each other.
That's the case now,
but we could get closer in the future.
Oh, right.
You know that the audition...
for "Hidden Memory" will be announced today, right?
Yes, of course.
Did you think about it?
Whether you'd audition or not?
Yes.
But I haven't made my decision yet.
It's a hard issue for me.
Why? Because I'm the director?
I can't help but feel burdened.
Everyone knows that I worked in the "Hidden Memory" team.
Furthermore, if people find out about our relationship...
That people would say I chose you because of our relationship...
even if I chose you because of your acting?
There's a good possibility that people would say that.
It's not like you can calculate someone's acting with numbers.
I don't want to cause you any trouble...
or add to your burden.
But I don't think it's fair that you miss an opportunity...
because of that either.
Did you decide...
whether you'll audition or stay on the team?
No, not yet.
Does that mean...
you're still contemplating the possibility of auditioning?
There are two weeks to apply,
so I have a little more time to think...
You're really selfish.
You're not thinking about Director Kang. Just yourself.
Did you ever consider...
how much of a burden your hesitation is to him?
I know and understand his position very well.
That's why I'm contemplating it more seriously...
- so as not to hurt him... - If you had known that,
then you should've made your decision not to audition.
The fact that you're still thinking about it...
means your personal greed comes first.
To me, this is an opportunity,
so I can't make a rash decision.
I have to be careful.
Don't tell me, Ms. Yoo,
you're not expecting him to choose you based on his feelings for you.
Regardless of what people say,
you want a role to get famous.
If you're in his movie,
you can definitely get recognized.
I swear that I do not feel that way.
I don't have such impure intentions.
Then there's only one choice you have.
Give up on the audition.
Show us how pure your intentions are.
(Haha Chicken, Good Day for Coffee)
Hi, Eun A.
Eun A.
I said hello. Why are you ignoring me?
You always emphasized attitude and manners.
Okay.
I acknowledged that you said hello to me,
but I'm not in a good mood. Happy?
What's up with her?
Why is she so bitter?
My head hurts enough dealing with my biological mom.
Why is she adding to it?
Mom.
She said she wanted to talk. Where did she go?
Send Eun Hyuk to Blooming Cafe in Inja-dong by 8 p.m.
What is this?
Is this our biological mom?
Hey.
Mom. Eun Hyuk wants to meet our biological mom?
Oh, well... Eun A...
You said you wanted to clear up the misunderstanding we had about her.
Is this why you called me here?
Eun A, hear me out.
What's with everyone?
Misunderstanding or not. That woman is not my mom!
I'm going to meet Eun Hyuk.
Eun A, listen to me first!
What's up with her? Did something happen?
Hey. How could you do that?
You're not just anyone.
You grew up receiving so much love from Mom.
How could you say you want to meet our biological mom?
The person who gave birth to us wants to see us.
How can I not see her?
Why? What's wrong with seeing her once?
"What's wrong with seeing her once?"
Then why didn't she come to see us all this time?
When I wanted to see her?
When we needed her most?
She said there was a reason.
Someone didn't tell her we immigrated to the Philippines,
- so she didn't know where we... - That's not a good excuse.
Let's say she didn't know we immigrated.
What about the letters Dad sent after?
Why didn't she get those?
- Letters? - Yes.
I saw him send her letters. He sent multiple letters to her.
- Then the letters... - Someone hid them from her?
How do you know...
if they're just lies she made up since 30 years have passed?
Nobody knows the truth, so it could be made up excuses.
That's why I want to meet her.
I want to know why she wants to meet us.
- What she's thinking about... - Fine.
Then go ahead and meet her.
Go ahead and listen to her excuses and grief.
Eun A. Yoo Eun A!
Why is she getting so mad without hearing anyone out?
You do this...
Okay. Why don't you try it?
Okay.
I'll help you.
Here.
Done.
Here. Try it again.
Right...
Right.
What is it?
Is something wrong?
I need to go get some fresh air.
What?
Fresh air?
Yes. It's really hot.
It's hot?
This weather?
Once could be by chance,
but twice isn't. Right?
Why does my heart beat so fast whenever I see him?
Goodness, Jin Sil. It's gotten really cold.
Yes, it's really winter now.
It is.
Oh, my. What are you doing out here?
Are you waiting for someone?
Oh, it's not that.
I just came out for some fresh air.
You came out for fresh air? In this cold?
Oh, I just felt a bit stuffy.
The air was stale too.
Really? There will be customers, so we should air it out...
Hold on.
I, Shin Dal Yong, who have dated for 70 years,
know exactly what's wrong here.
What? What's wrong?
The romantic atmosphere and the sweet scent.
You like someone. Don't you?
Aren't you thinking about him?
No way.
Don't deny it. It's obvious.
Who is it? Is it a customer at the cafe?
Or did you go on a blind date recently?
I said, no way. I don't like anyone!
I must've poked her where it hurts.
I was right. I know what's wrong.
It's good to be young.
Hello?
Hello, this is the Intellectual Crime Investigation Squad.
Is this Sim Jung Sook?
The police?
Yes, I'm Sim Jung Sook.
Why are you calling?
What?
Lease fraud?
I'm a victim?
You want me to come in for questioning as a victim?
(Intellectual Crime Investigation Squad)
Fraud? No way.
- Excuse me. - Hold on. Please stay in line.
Come on, everyone. Don't cut in line.
- Excuse me. - Can I get my money back?
I'll die without that money!
First, calm down and get in line.
Please get in line and calm down.
Lease fraud...
What brings you here?
I received a call to come in for questioning...
as a victim.
I was told my landlord committed lease fraud...
What's your landlord's name?
Lee Ju Chul. Here.
This one's Lee Ju Chul too.
All of these people here have all been conned by Lee Ju Chul.
There are already over 50 cases.
What?
So I'm really a victim of lease fraud?
Oh, no.
That money is all I have.
I have nothing without that!
Oh, no.
(Cheong Film, "Hidden Memory" Audition)
Da Jung.
It's been a while.
Eun Sung. I called with some good news.
Good news? What is it?
I passed the audition...
for Director Jin Sang Wook's movie that's cranking in next year!
What? Really?
That's fantastic! Congratulations.
You tried over and over,
and you finally got it.
I'm going to have a party to celebrate soon. You should come!
Okay. Give me a call.
I'll come with some flowers and a cake.
Okay.
What is it? Did someone pass a movie audition?
A friend who was in the same theater company as me.
I see. When you get news like that,
don't you want to audition for Director Kang's movie more?
Ms. Yoo.
Just audition.
Who cares what people say?
Honestly, there's no guarantee you'll get a part...
just because you audition.
But honestly, a lot of people will talk...
just because she auditions.
People will talk if she doesn't get it.
People will talk if she does get it.
That's true. A lot of people talk here,
so there are no secrets.
Did you hear?
A lot of people are talking...
about how Director Hwang chose an actor he knew for a part.
All the supporting roles in his film were chosen through auditions.
But amongst those who auditioned,
there was someone he knew.
That person got chosen,
so people are asking why they bothered to hold auditions.
There's a lot of talk.
People were complimenting the actors in his film,
saying they were great at acting.
But now they're talking like that.
You know if someone finds a flaw,
everyone jumps on the bandwagon.
I know.
Ms. Yoo, aren't you leaving?
The day is over,
and everyone has already gone home.
I want to look at the scenario some more.
Scenario?
Oh, "Hidden Memory?"
Why are you reading it over again?
You've already read it countless times.
Even still, I want to read it again.
Oh, you're not reading it as a member of the production staff,
but as an actor. Right?
Okay. I'll get going first.
Good luck.
Goodbye.
(Worked at a bar in the past)
I really like the character,
and it's a movie I would love to be a part of.
I decided to get a job at Cheong Film to become an actress.
But I hope you won't regret this later in life...
for not trying at all.
If you'd regret it both ways,
you wouldn't regret it as much if you tried, right?
Actor.
My dream.
Did you ever consider...
how much of a burden your hesitation is to him?
Director Kang.
(My Director)
Director Kang.
I...
made my decision.
Here.
What is this?
You're meeting your biological mom for the first time in 30 years.
You should dress up for her.
To show off how well you grew up.
You didn't have to do this.
- I feel bad. - Why do you feel bad?
You're my son.
Mom.
What kind of person is my biological mom?
Hello?
Yes. I'm ready.
I'm nervous.
It's not the first time I'm seeing him.
Of course,
it's the first time I'm seeing him as my son.
Your biological mom...
is someone you know.
You've already seen her multiple times.
Who did I meet...
multiple times?
Hello, ma'am!
Are you here to meet someone?
Eun Hyuk...
Ma'am...
Yes.
I'm your mom, Eun Hyuk.
Eun Hyuk! My son!
I missed you, my son.
I wanted to meet you.
I never once forgot you guys.
I never once gave up on you guys.
Mom.
Eun Hyuk. My baby.
My dear Eun Hyuk.
Your mom is going to be quite upset.
Father, why did you divorce our biological mom?
I'm worried that Eun Sung is suffering because of me.
How sick are you?
About meeting my parents...
I think we should push it back.
Are you dumb?
Why are you listening to this nonsense?
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)