(Episode 71)
Mother, Father.
- Hi. - We're here.
Welcome.
I'm glad you could make it.
Hello. I'm Yoo Eun Sung.
Hello. Take a seat over here.
Let's talk before we have dinner.
Come on. Have a seat.
Here.
Mother. This is for you.
What is it?
It's a gift for you.
Eun Sung got it because she was meeting you.
Oh, really?
I put a lot of thought into choosing it,
but I'm not sure if you'll like it.
Goodness. You could've come empty-handed.
I see.
My gosh.
It's a coat.
Goodness. Thank you for this.
Gosh, this is...
really pretty.
It'll look good on you.
Oh, do you think so?
Yes.
Gosh.
Sun Woo's girlfriend has a good eye.
- Right? - Right.
Right?
Thank you.
Eun Sung is good at everything.
She's not only pretty,
but she has good sense and taste.
On top of that, she thinks of other people.
Director Kang.
I'm just telling the truth.
You're pretty,
thoughtful, and caring.
My goodness, you punk.
You could spend all day just bragging about your girlfriend.
Not just all day.
I could brag about her all month...
and all year.
Come on.
My goodness.
Here. Enjoy the meal.
Sun Woo's mom put in a lot of effort in preparing this meal.
Thank you for the meal.
No problem.
Do you and Sun Woo get along at work?
I heard you were a part of the "Hidden Memory" team.
Yes. Director Kang is really kind and good to us.
I had a lot of fun at work until now.
When you say, "until now,"
does that mean you're not a part of the team anymore?
Oh, right. Eun Sung is an actress.
She auditioned for my movie today.
- What? - I see.
What? She auditioned?
She's really an actress?
Yes.
Doesn't she look like an actress?
She has prominent and clear features.
Right. She does.
Before I started working at Cheong Film,
I was a part of Blue Moon Theater Company.
It's been about four years since I became an actress.
I've never played any prominent roles,
but I'm constantly trying out new things as an actress.
The reason I started working at Cheong Film...
was to gain experience on set as an actress.
- I see. - I see.
That's all good,
but I heard you were already 28 years old.
But you're still unknown.
It's not like that industry is easy.
Right.
I started acting late, so I'm still unknown.
But it's something I really wanted to do.
I see.
But you can't always do everything you want to do.
As you already know, the real world is harder.
Right.
Mother, why are you saying that?
Age isn't important these days.
There are a lot of late bloomers who get recognized in their 40s.
That's only a small number.
You can't guarantee that everyone will turn out that way.
It's not easy to survive in the real world...
by just looking up to those few. Right?
Goodness.
It's not like you can see the future.
If it can happen to someone, it can happen to me too.
That's being too optimistic.
I'm saying this because I'm worried.
As a mom,
I feel bad that you're just going after your dreams.
And it's uncertain.
Did Sun Woo's girlfriend arrive?
I'm going crazy out of curiosity.
I can figure out what kind of person she is if I see her.
Should I call?
Is your brother bringing home his girlfriend?
Yes, but I'm here doing this.
I can't take part in a family event.
You should've told me.
I would've given you the day off.
I found out today too.
I'm the black sheep of the family,
so they didn't tell me.
Why are you the black sheep?
It's a long story.
Have you ever met the parents of a girlfriend?
Like Ga Ram's mother's family?
No.
I was in love with her, but it wasn't reciprocated.
Throughout college, I chased after her.
However, she never gave me the time of day.
How did you have a kid with someone...
who never gave you the time of day?
If you don't spend time together, how can you have a kid?
Sun Ju...
It's true. You need two hands to clap.
Unless it was a one-night stand.
Was it?
Was it a one-night stand?
Do you do that too?
You're so innocent that I never expected that.
- Grandma! - Yes?
My kindergarten is having a talent show,
and they told us to bring our moms.
You're going to come. Right?
Since Dad is busy with the cafe.
Yes, of course.
I will definitely go to see how well you do.
Ga Ram, I'll make time to go too.
I'll get nice and dressed up,
so you can show me off to your friends.
Okay. Since my mom can't come,
I think it'd be nice if you and Grandma came instead.
Okay.
- Goodness. - Gosh.
The moms of all the other kids will come.
But he starts off on the basis that he doesn't have a mom.
Gosh.
His face doesn't change even when he says things like that.
Goodness.
I feel bad for him.
I heard animals cared deeply for their offspring.
I wonder where Ga Ram's mom is and what she's doing.
Mr. Kim. Why are you here so late?
Do you have some work left over?
No, it's not that.
I was watching the audition videos from today.
I see.
Have you not made up your mind yet?
There's that too.
I feel like I should be prudent.
If an opportunity goes to one person,
another person misses out.
What did you think of Yoo Eun Sung's acting?
Why?
Are you interested as her former boss?
Yes, you could say that.
It's as you might think.
You've seen her act before.
Can you be more specific?
Well...
I'm sure I feel the same way you felt.
I see. You're not going to tell me.
Since Ms. Yoo...
auditioned for the role of Ye Won,
I'm putting special care into the assessment,
so people don't say it's unfair.
That's why I removed Director Kang and you from the auditions...
and hired people from outside the company.
Yes, I'm aware of that.
That's why the judges agreed not to share their assessments...
until we announced the results of the auditions.
We want to avoid any misunderstandings.
I don't know who will get the part,
so you should wait until the results come out. Okay?
I'm sorry.
My mom was a bit harsh. Right?
Not at all. It's all true.
My mom always says that too.
If you think about it from her side, it makes sense that she's worried.
Even still, she could've been nicer about it.
I should've given you a heads up,
but this dinner was decided last minute.
Gosh, don't worry.
Regardless, she still would've been worried.
Compared to you,
I'm still struggling in my career.
Eun Sung, why are you saying that?
You're still making an effort,
and nothing is complete yet.
Even still, it's inevitable from the perspective of adults.
The fact that I'm still trying...
or that it's ongoing...
doesn't mean there's a guarantee.
There are no guarantees in our line of work.
You try and achieve.
Eun Sung, you're doing great.
I need to be courageous.
Regardless of the results,
I'm still progressing,
and that will help me move forward.
I hate that she's an actress...
more than the fact that she was a temporary employee.
Gosh, don't jump to conclusions and just get to know her a bit more.
Goodness. Are you really going to take such a laissez-faire stance?
What more is there to see?
She's an unknown actress who never had any proper roles.
How is she a good fit for Sun Woo?
Sun Woo worked in Hollywood,
and he's still doing well now.
She said she auditioned for Sun Woo's movie.
Though the results aren't out yet.
What would change if she gets the part?
It's not like she's the lead. It's a supporting role.
Being the lead would be nice.
But if she plays the supporting role well,
she could succeed even more than the leading actress.
And just like you said,
it's the movie of Kang Sun Woo, a promising director!
So?
Are you saying you like that young lady?
Are you saying that young lady...
is a good match for Sun Woo?
I never said that.
I'm saying we don't know if she's a good match or not yet.
How can you read someone after meeting one time?
You need to meet them 3 or 4 times...
Forget it.
You can go ahead and meet her 3 or 4... No, dozens of times.
I already don't like her.
There's not a single thing that I like about her.
Why are you so rash...
with judging the first girl Sun Woo brought home.
Seriously.
My goodness.
Eun Sung went to her boyfriend's house?
Yes. She stopped by the house while you were working out.
Her boyfriend's parents asked her to have dinner.
That's strange.
They're the ones who canceled last time.
But they suddenly want to have dinner together?
She didn't mention going over there this morning.
You don't necessarily have to make plans in advance.
If the timing works out, you can meet spontaneously.
That's true. I'm sure Eun Sung went because she agreed to.
What's up with all of you?
You guys are so forgiving.
It's not like she's meeting friends.
If things go well, she could marry into that family.
But it's not right for them to tell her to come and go.
Telling her to come by because they have time...
You're getting ahead of yourself again.
Not everyone who dates ends up married.
Don't get worked up over something insignificant.
I'm getting worked up over something insignificant?
It's not like they're teenagers dating in secret.
Both parents know that they're dating,
but it's insignificant?
Right. We get it, so let's drop it.
Eun Sung should be here soon,
so don't say anything to her, Eun A.
It'll only upset her.
Even if it upsets her, we need to talk...
Okay. I won't say anything.
Gosh...
I heard you were already 28 years old.
But you're still unknown.
It's not like that industry is easy.
Mom!
Dad!
Hey, Eun Sung is home.
Don't bring up what we talked about.
Okay.
- I'm home. - Welcome home, Eun Sung.
Eun A and Eun Hyuk were home too.
Yes.
Eun Sung, we heard...
you went to your boyfriend's house without telling us.
Sorry.
I went because they asked me to come suddenly.
Did they make you a lot of delicious food?
Was it good?
It wasn't just good,
there were so many dishes.
There were so many delicious dishes.
I'm so full.
Really? Did his parents seem to like you?
Of course.
His mother told me she really liked...
the gift I got her.
His father said I had a good eye too.
Gosh, that's good.
We were worried...
because he was the first boyfriend you introduced us to.
Why were you worried?
His parents paid a lot of attention to me and were thoughtful.
Your daughter receives love everywhere she goes, Dad.
You're right. You grew up well, my daughter.
It makes me so happy.
Well...
Then, I'm going to go to my room and get some rest.
I had a busy day starting with my audition, so I'm tired.
Okay. Go ahead and get some rest.
Okay.
I guess they prepared a lot for her since she was coming.
There are no problems as long as you stay quiet.
Stop being so sensitive.
When was I being sensitive?
Regardless, that's one less thing to worry about.
Eun Sung met her boyfriend's parents without any problems.
That made me worry quite a bit.
My gosh. That kid.
Goodness.
Jin Sil, what do you think about this place?
Doesn't this look okay for a woman who lives alone?
What? Why are you looking at places all of a sudden?
And for a woman to live alone at that.
Father, are you...
Grandfather.
No, it's not like that this time.
I'm trying to help out a neighbor in need.
Nobody would want to live in a house...
that's infested with cockroaches.
What's this about cockroaches?
We're trying to eat here. It's gross.
Is there a cockroach-infested house?
Yes, that's what I've been told.
They even took a photo of the cockroaches.
I'm scared of cockroaches.
There are some in my friend's house too.
Gosh, that neighbor is calling right now.
Goodness. Hello?
Sir. It's me, Sim Jung Sook.
I'm sorry for calling so early in the morning.
You know the site you told me about to find a place?
Doesn't it have some nice places?
Yes.
It's all direct, so you don't pay a realtor's fee.
I was looking to see if any new places came out too.
I'm actually calling about that.
I was wondering if you had time...
to look at a few places with me?
I may be old,
but I don't have much experience in this,
and I actually fell for a real estate scam before.
- A real estate scam? - Yes.
I'm about to get kicked out...
of the apartment I'm living in.
That's why I'm looking for a new place.
Goodness. I didn't know that happened to you.
Okay. I'll go with you to look at some places.
I grew up in this neighborhood,
so I know the area and a lot of people.
Okay, please help me. Thank you, sir.
Goodbye.
Gosh, I'm going help my neighbor...
and do something meaningful.
Mother.
Yes?
Can we talk for a second?
I had something to say to you too.
It's about your older brother and sister...
Okay?
What do you think about meeting them with Sun Ju?
This idea came up a while ago,
but you're so busy...
that I'm bringing it up to you now.
Right, about that...
I didn't bring it up, but I have been thinking about it too.
Since we were blood-related, I thought we should meet.
I'm curious about them too.
Really?
That's good.
Thank you.
Then I'll call them and set something up.
Oh, right. What did you have to talk to me about?
It's about yesterday.
Did you...
Yes?
have to talk to Eun Sung like that?
It was her first time visiting our home.
Why? Did she say something to you?
Was she upset that I didn't say nice things to her?
No. She didn't say anything to me.
But...
I was upset.
Was it necessary...
for you to fill her with worries when she's trying her best?
Don't I have to liberty to do whatever I want?
Also, it is a situation we should worry about.
She was in a theater company for four years,
but she's an unknown actress...
who couldn't get her name or face out there.
She could end up failing after spending all her time trying.
Mother!
It's not like I want to say these things,
but I am because you're frustrating me.
You can pick and choose any woman out there,
but why did you have to choose her?
Mother! I like her.
It's not a done deal because you like each other.
You don't suit each other.
You guys are so different that it's not harmonious.
Since the whole family is together,
there's something I want to tell you.
Eun A and I...
plan to meet our siblings on our biological mom's side.
Your siblings on your biological mom's side?
- Yes. - Yes.
You might not have known because you were busy with the audition,
but our biological mom asked what we thought about meeting them.
At first, I thought it was too early,
but after talking to Eun A, it made sense.
It's not like we're never going to meet them...
and dragging it on won't make us be more open to each other either.
I think it'd be best to meet them since it came up.
Oh, right.
From her perspective, I'm sure she'd like her kids...
to meet as soon as possible.
But it feels a bit weird.
I can't believe you guys have siblings other than me.
Even though I already know this, it doesn't feel real.
Eun Sung, are you upset...
that your brother and sister are meeting their other siblings?
No, it's not like that.
But...
So how many kids does she have?
Two.
Her son is a year younger than Eun Hyuk,
and her daughter is the same age as you.
I see. They're around our age.
Right. If you've decided, give her a call.
I'm sure she's waiting to hear back from you.
Okay.
Are you okay...
with our kids meeting her kids?
Whether or not I'm okay with it,
there's nothing I can do.
Just because I don't like it,
it's not like I can stop them from meeting them.
They'll meet eventually.
What you're saying is true,
but I don't really want Eun A and Eun Hyuk...
to get close to that family.
Eun Sung was their only younger sibling.
But now that they're meeting their other siblings,
Eun Sung seems to be flustered.
Right.
I'm sure she felt like she was losing her brother and sister...
even though she said she was okay.
From Jung Ae's perspective, they're all her kids,
but that's not how we feel.
What if she says she wants Eun A and Eun Hyuk to live with her?
Then why did you act so cool...
and tell them to call her soon if they'd decided?
Especially when you're so worried.
That's because the kids had already decided,
so I wanted to give them peace of mind.
Even if I explained how I felt,
they wouldn't understand.
Honestly, it's not like I could stop them...
from meeting their brother and sister.
I know. This is really hard.
If I want to act on how I feel,
the kids will be put in a difficult position.
But then...
I can't let their mom do whatever she wants.
How was Sun Woo's girlfriend?
Is she pretty? Does she have a nice body?
Do you see why he fell for her?
I don't know!
Why are you asking me?
If you're curious, ask him.
It's because he won't tell me even if I ask.
Did you think I didn't ask?
I was so curious as to what the woman...
who melted that ice king was, so I already asked him.
Gosh. Melted, my foot.
Melting something frozen will only make it rot.
You don't like her, do you?
Why? Because of her qualifications? Because she's a temporary assistant?
I'd rather prefer that. Gosh.
You'd rather prefer that? Is there something more?
Forget it.
In any case, I have no intention of talking about his girlfriend,
so leave me alone.
What is this intense mood?
I should've been home yesterday.
If I was, I would've looked at her from this side and that.
Did he go to meet her since it was his day off?
Are they open today?
Are they closed?
Oh, you're here.
I'm going to make some coffee. Come in.
We got some new beans today, so I'm going to taste them.
Coffee sounds good if it's with you.
What's up with you?
It's delicious. It has a nutty aroma...
with a rich and full-bodied taste.
Really?
I heard this bean was a hit-or-miss depending on the person.
Some people don't like this because there's no acidity.
Honestly, anything I have here will taste good to me.
Even if you gave me poison,
I would say it tastes heavenly and drink it all up.
- What? Poison? - Yes.
When a person gets drunk,
they can't decipher anything...
and their minds get foggy.
Then everything seems good, and they're not as critical.
How was your brother's girlfriend?
Did your parents like her?
Eun Sung!
Director Kang!
Did you eat?
I bought some sushi.
Sushi? I like shrimp and salmon sushi.
I knew that's what you liked, so I bought them.
Oh, right. If you like this coffee, bring a cup to Haha Chicken.
Your friend is there alone.
Eun Sung?
Are they open?
They're not open for business,
but it seems they're getting ready.
I see.
Eun Sung, are you at your store?
Yes. It's been a while. What's up?
I'm at the cafe,
and Mr. Shin told me to bring you some coffee.
We got new beans, and he just made some coffee.
No! Don't bring it over.
I already had two cups.
Even still, this is a different type of coffee.
Mr. Shin already poured you a cup.
It's fine. Don't bring it over.
You can only refuse twice.
I'll bring it over now.
No. I'm not ready to introduce her to Director Kang.
What should I do?
She'll look at him up and down as soon as she sees him...
and start asking a bunch of questions.
What's wrong?
Director Kang, I need you to hide.
My friend is coming. She works at the cafe out front.
What? Hide? Why should I?
If your friend comes, I can introduce myself.
I'll give you the details later, so hurry.
Come on.
Eun A, Eun Hyuk. Did you meet your biological mom yesterday?
Although I raised them for 30 years,
would it be enough to outweigh being their biological mother?
I knew it! I caught you red-handed!
You guys are really siblings?
I'm going to get between you until you guys break up.
If Eun Hyuk brings home a weird girl like Sun Woo did,
I'm going to do everything I can to separate them.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)