Melody of Love
Hey, Gong Jeongja.
Did you ask the director to give me a part?
What?
Is it true?
Yeah, I did. So?
What?
You should be thanking me but you're treating me like I'm in a gang.
What's your problem?
Why did you do that?
Why?
Why did you ask him to give me a role?
I think you've got the wrong idea.
I didn't do it because I like you.
I did it out of the goodness of...
Goodness of your heart?
Do you even know what that means?
What?
How can you be so rude to me?
Shouldn't you thank me for doing this?
I'm not thankful at all!
I wouldn't have accepted the role if
I didn't think I deserved it,
especially if you recommended me.
How can you be so mean?
What's wrong with you?
Don't try to control other people.
I don't know what it is you want
but I'm never giving it to you.
What?
Don't ever get involved in my life again.
I don't believe this.
What is it?
Ugh...
Give me a glass of cold water.
Don't be so mad.
How can I not be mad?
She should be thanking me but instead
she treats me like I'm some kind of real jerk.
Why should she be thanking you?
I did a ton of things for her.
It's not like you to be asking for credit.
But she's treating me like I'm an animal!
Whatever.
Why are you here?
About the investment.
I tried to talk to Sanghyeon but it didn't work.
I told you to drop it.
You didn't have to do that.
I thought it'd be easy to go through him but I thought wrong.
Oh, these are so pretty.
Look at these.
They look really expensive.
They weren't that pricey.
They obviously look pricey.
I don't believe you.
What do you mean?
When I mentioned my trip to you, you said
that it's daughters who pay for those trips.
But you bought this for your daughter?
Mother, this is...
I don't want to hear it.
Mother.
I borrowed these.
You borrowed them?
Don't tell anyone else.
Jeongnam would be mad if he finds out.
You must really want Suim to marry that boy.
I want her to marry into a good family
so she can hold her head up high.
She's always had her head up high.
All she has is her brains. That's it.
She gives us all the money she makes.
She's never bought a single thing for herself.
Don't say that.
You'll only humiliate your husband.
It's bad enough I'm stuck with this life but
I don't want Suim have this life.
You should give your husband courage.
Get him some dinner.
Do you want noodles?
We're only having one guest over for dinner.
Why are you being so fussy?
Because this is frustrating.
I don't know where to begin.
And the house never looks clean enough.
Why don't you get a new husband?
If that were easy, I'd have done it.
Thank you for inviting me to dinner.
Come by more often,
not only when we invite you.
All right.
This is Hyeonu's case file.
Yes.
I thought he might ask me for help.
I see.
But he did fine without me,
although he had your help.
I told you that he did it all by himself.
He may be a child sometimes, but he does have determination.
I know that.
Yes?
Hyeonu.
What brings you here?
We're going to dinner with Shinhwa lawyers.
I see.
I told you I'll see you there.
I thought I'd take you.
I've never been to your office before.
You should come visit more often.
You'll be coming to court soon.
Would it be okay to come to a judge's office?
You're a son coming to see his father.
I see.
You two look so much alike,
now that you're in this office together.
Really?
Does he look a lot like me?
Of course.
See?
I told you to do as your father says.
Aren't you glad you became a lawyer?
Yes.
Did you visit her family?
I'm going tomorrow.
What time should I go?
How about 6?
It's fine.
You got to our director's friend to get a part.
Mr. Han.
I need to ask you something.
What is it?
About that friend of yours...
Did you give me a part because of him?
What do you mean?
I don't know why he did that for me but
if he threatened you over me...
What do you take me for?
Do you think this is a joke?
I'm sorry,
but this is serious.
Don't be ridiculous and go practice.
Enjoy, Judge Park.
Thank you.
I should have arranged this dinner myself.
Thank you for having me.
I should thank you.
Hyeonu did well with this last lawsuit.
It's thanks to all your support.
I have to ask you something, Judge Park.
Are you're aware we're involved in a wrongful termination suit?
The appeal date was set.
I've been asked to preside over that trial.
He is a very valuable client at our firm.
We were hoping you could pay special attention to it.
I wouldn't have come to this dinner if
I thought this was what the dinner was about.
Judge Park!
Didn't you tell him what was going on?
You should've given him a heads up!
I didn't know you'd be asking him for favors.
How could you not? You're so clueless.
I have to go.
I'm home.
Where's your father?
He's not here yet?
I thought he was having dinner with you.
He left early.
Why?
Did something happen?
He didn't like what was being discussed.
What happened?
Did the law firm people ask him for a favor?
Yes.
I didn't know they were going to do that.
Why didn't you make sure?
Our senior partner and he are friends.
I thought they were just going to catch up.
If your father left early he must have been very upset.
He's been through that before.
Don't worry.
Sanghyeon's in your room.
Okay.
I'll be in my room.
What? What about uncle?
Why do I make mistakes whenever things are starting to pick up with him?
Why does it have to be so hard?
Its tough for me to deal with my dad.
When I was cast as the lead in a school play, you know what he gave me?
A slap on the face.
Then I became a lawyer, which is a job I hate the most in the world,
but dad heard that I'm a lot like him. He was so pleased.
I've never seen him like that, either.
Don't tease me.
Is there a problem with Taegyeong?
Like what?
Does he have ties to a gang?
What?
Who do you think Taegyeong is?
Why are you getting so mad?
It's fine that you don't want to invest in him
but don't go around slandering him.
He's very pure of heart and he loves the arts.
I should get going.
You're home.
Dad, you're here.
I thought I'd miss you.
I'm sorry about earlier, dad.
I didn't know they were going to say that.
Do you even think?
How could you not have known?
He doesn't know the inner workings yet.
How can you say that?
They must have discussed that in their meetings.
How could he not have known?
They did discuss you, but I didn't know they were referring to favors.
You're so exasperating.
Don't you concentrate in your meetings?
I'm sorry.
Stop it.
Why are you raising your voice?
I asked the court to give the case to another judge.
Our senior judge will preside.
You're not accepting the case?
How can I?
I'll be attacked.
Good.
Don't worry about this anymore, Hyeonu.
Okay.
I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable, Sanghyeon.
Did you find a place to invest in?
I narrowed it down to two places.
Why can't my son be more like you?
I should go to my room.
Bye.
Really?
Hyeonu is a lot like me?
Do you even think?
How could you not have known?
Hyeonu.
Try to understand. He's in shock.
I don't care.
He's done that before.
I thought things were getting better.
I'm so upset.
Why are you getting so upset?
It's like I'm not even your son.
What!
You are your father's only child and the only son.
I was kidding.
You don't have a sense of humor.
That wasn't a funny joke.
Fine.
Why are you so weak of heart?
Taegyeong?
Mrs. Yu, how are you?
What are you doing here?
I thought I'd see Suim.
She's not here yet.
Is there something you need to say?
No, I thought I'd see her.
You didn't have to come all the way here.
You could have met her in the afternoon.
It's late so you should go.
Okay. Goodbye.
- Bye. - Bye.
You can try all you want,
but you can't have her.
Mom.
Hey, you're here.
What are you doing outside?
I came to take out the trash and found Taegyeong waiting for you.
Taegyeong?
Is he inside?
I asked him to leave.
Oh.
What's going on with you two?
Nothing.
We're friends from school.
Why was he waiting for you here?
He must have needed to talk.
It's not a big deal.
Don't get too close to him.
Why? Did he say something?
That doesn't matter.
You're inviting a boy over and there's another boy coming to see you?
That doesn't look good. Don't let him come to our house again.
Fine.
Hey.
Dad, I'm home.
Where's Deulim?
Dad, mom.
Why do you look so weak?
I'm tired.
No one told you to take that job.
Do you even know what time it is?
Why are you always yelling at me?
I had a performance today.
How long are you going to keep that up?
Didn't I tell you to quit?
Fine! I'll quit!
You're home!
Yes.
I'm here.
Hey.
What's wrong with Deulim?
Jeongnam shouted at her when she's so tired.
Why do you scream at her so needlessly?
Needlessly?
Don't my words have any say around here?
It's no use asking her to stop now.
She's right.
Don't be so hard on her.
I hate seeing her come late at night.
She's not a child.
You can't stop her from doing what she likes.
You have to save your energy.
I can still control my own daughter.
I don't have the strength.
You can do what you feel is right.
Let's let her do what she wants.
I'll be in my room.
Don't you have exams to study for?
Can't you do well for your teacher?
You don't even come to see my teacher.
That's what you always say.
You know I'm busy.
Good night.
The best thing for kids is sleep.
Deulim, aren't you going to shower?
Not tonight.
I'm dead tired.
Is something bothering you?
No.
What is it?
it's really humiliating.
You don't have to worry about that with me.
Remember that gangster who comes?
Not that again.
He says he's our director's friend.
I told you your director isn't friends with a gang member.
Don't say that.
I have to go shower.
Why did you ask if you weren't going to listen?
No one listens to me.
Mom, can you sit down?
You're making me dizzy.
Something's going on.
What are young going to say this time?
Are you feeling guilty?
Of course not.
But you're making a big deal about nothing.
Why don't you take the dog out for a walk?
The weather's nice.
You don't know how I feel.
I'm back.
Taegyeong, have a seat.
Why?
I think this is really strange.
What is?
Do you know who Suim's family is inviting?
I don't know.
Wasn't it her dad's guest?
I don't think it is.
Why do you think that?
Her mom borrowed coffee cups.
Coffee cups?
Why would they borrow cups?
They must be poor.
Hey!
In the past, neighbors shared pates and food with one another.
Why is that strange?
Her pride wouldn't allow her to do that.
So this guest must be very important.
That's why I want to know who he is!
She wouldn't tell you?
That's why she's writing this big mystery story.
Maybe it's true she's seeing a lawyer.
And he's coming over to see her.
I don't think so.
I'd know if Suim were seeing someone.
What would you like?
Some coffee.
I haven't seen these before.
I bought them.
You didn't have to.
Don't worry.
I'll take care of everything.
I asked my friend to come at 6.
Is that okay?
Of course.
He can have dinner.
Don't make too much food.
I'll take care of it.
Okay.
What?
Hey.
Don't you know how to say thanks?
How could you have gotten that part without me?
You're no good.
No, I am thankful!
Is that how you show your thanks?
I'm sorry! Please forgive me!
You need to be taught a lesson!
Boys! Take her away!
Yes, boss!
Help me!
These men are going to kill me!
Mom! Help me!
- What's wrong with her? - Mom!
Hey!
Oh, my back!
You!
You're kicking your own mother?
What?
I'm sore all over.
Get up.
You can't sleep all day long.
I wished the sun wouldn't come up today.
Don't you have to go to the theater?
I have to.
Then get up and make your bed,
and clean your room.
What about Suim?
She's at the sauna.
To look nice for her boyfriend?
I wish I could see him.
What time is he coming over?
For dinner.
Why today?
Can't he come when I'm free?
He's a lawyer. He's not unemployed like you.
I'm not unemployed.
I have a job.
That's not a real job.
You're not making any money.
You're as good as unemployed.
You always talk about money.
That's all you care about.
What?
Come straight home after you're done
so you can at least say hello.
Fine!
Hello.
You have no shame.
Huh?
Don't go through life like that.
All you do is sleaze around with boys.
Why do you hate me so much?
What did I do that was so wrong?
Don't you know what you did?
Because of kids like you, real kids who deserve roles don't get a chance.
Do you have proof that I got the part
by pulling strings? I auditioned for this role.
You think you can scream at me?
How dare you?
I've had enough.
But you've been really mean to me.
What did you say?
What's all this noise?
Will you look at her?
I said a few times to her but
she's been yelling back at me.
Why are you always getting into trouble?
Mr. Han...
You're not an actress yet.
You're just a trainee.
Go and do your work.
I may love musicals but I can't work like this and be treated like dirt.
Trainee!
Let her go.
Thank you.
Boss.
We'll take you to a nicer place.
Let's make this our last.
You kept calling, so I came out today
but this is too much.
And these people make me uncomfortable.
We should show you our gratitude,
or else we're not real men.
Let's let this be the last time.
I wish you nothing but the best.
Have a good day, boss.
Have a good day, boss!
Let's go.
Hey, stop!
Gong Jeongja!
Why are you being so mean to me?
What is it you want with me?
What did I do?
We never should have met.
I missed out on my audition
because I ran into you that day.
And you came to sleep at the studio.
That's why I got fired.
Those were all coincidences.
I wasn't waiting to get into that accident.
Do you know what people are saying to me?
What?
I never asked you to get me that role.
But you got into my life and
now you're making me feel miserable.
Is that so bad?
I thought you might need some help
so I said a few things.
You don't know how I feel.
You don't know how worthless I feel!
Gong Jeongja!
Did my ex-husband come here to find me?
Oh.
We meet again.
Oh. Hello.
You're reading another book of poetry.
Yes.
Poetry reflects my soul, so I can't stop reading.
Are they sad poems?
You look a bit sad.
Life is so hard.
Is something going on?
I'd like to lend an ear.
Oh...
Well...
A close friend of mine got divorced.
Oh.
Why?
Her husband cheated on her.
She believed he never would.
She must have felt so betrayed.
I feel the worst men in the world are men
who hit women and men who cheat.
Yes.
I feel the same way.
Are you married, Hyojin?
Me?
I'm...
Not.
Oh.
So am I.
Really?
Are you divorced?
I have a long story.
The past doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter if you're once divorced or twice.
The present is what matters.
Of course.
We live in the present, not in the past.
That's right.
Oh, the scarf was so warm.
Thank you.
That's okay.
Give it back once your cold is gone.
Okay.
What is this delicious smell?
Hey.
Is your son in law here?
It's not time yet.
It smells so delicious.
I'm starving.
Jina, Seonghun! Mommy's here.
She must be done cooking.
I wanted to help.
There's lots of good food.
Yes, eat up.
Where is everyone?
Jinsun.
Will you tie this for me?
I'm getting confused.
Why are you wearing a hanbok?
She asked me to.
Yes.
Why are you wearing that?
I don't have anything to wear when you have
your suit and mother has a hanbok.
I bought this.
That's tacky!
Take it off.
It looks like you borrowed it.
Is it that bad?
Just try to look natural.
Our guest will feel so uncomfortable if
we're sitting there on our Sunday best.
We'll feel awkward, not him.
His family probably always dresses like this.
We shouldn't try to be something we're not.
I don't care. Now change into your suit.
I'm more comfortable in this.
Fine.
I'll tell him you're one of our employees.
How can you say that?
I'll wait outside.
I thought he's coming straight here.
He doesn't know where we live.
I told him I'll meet him outside.
- See you. - Yeah.
We should change.
Let me see you?
What is it? Can I do something for you?
It's not that.
I don't want to offend you.
What is it?
Let's tell our guest you're here to visit.
Are you ashamed of me living here?
I feel we can wait until we tell him.
No.
I'll just take the kids and leave.
Come on now.
You know I don't mean that.
What else do you mean?
What is it?
She's ashamed of me.
I'll take the kids and leave.
Did you have to say that?
I didn't want o get into it when it's
our first time seeing the boy.
You're putting on a show?
I got a call from the systems company.
They want the payment by next week.
I told you we needed an investor.
She's not here, either.
Who?
The trainee.
Did you try calling her?
Her phone's off.
What?
Find her!
What is it, Taegyeong?
Did you see the trainee today?
I did run into her today. Why?
When?
What is it?
She's missing.
Missing?
We have less than 30 minutes to go
but she's nowhere to be found.
What?
I'll let you know once I make a decision.
Thank you, Mr. Yun.
- See you again. - Yes.
What are you doing here?
What do you mean you're not performing?
It's over.
Did Taegyeong yell at you?
No..
I don't want to be in that company.
You told me it wasn't easy getting in.
It's so unfair. And it's humiliating to stay.
You gave up your dream?
No, I'm never giving that up.
I'm going to start over and prove to everyone that I'm worth it.
Want me to do it for you?
What?
I'm planning to put on a licensed musical.
Will you work for me?
I saw you perform and I think you've got it.
Are you serious?
Jeongja.
Are you out of your mind?
What are you doing with her?
What are you saying?
Why are you getting mad at him?
Come with me.
What are you doing?
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Hyeonu went to Suim's house?
Oh!
It's so humiliating.
Don't you have a sense of responsibility?
Wait a minute.
I don't even know your name.
Should we introduce ourselves?
I'm Deulim.
She was with me.
Do you hate me that much?
Yes, I do.
I need to talk to her so you stay out of this.
Do you need to talk to him?
No.