Noriko Goes To Seoul
(K-drama Special)
Hello.
This is Sohn Eun Seo from Hallyu program, World Wide K-Pop.
The sunshine seems especially brilliant this morning.
Could it be because it rained during the night?
If you had a tough day yesterday,
I think you'll find comfort in today's sunshine and this song.
Kim Hyun Jae's "For My Dream... "
For my love, for my dream,
I'm going to race forward today.
I'm going to our world, dreaming all the way.
I can't stop for my dream.
Everyone says
that the world isn't so easy,
Hello. that the world isn't so easy,
that dreams disappear
inside reality.
But still I can't give up on my dreams.
There may be times I get tired...
Saye, have you seen Miyuki?
She went home a little while ago.
Did something happen to Miyuki?
Miyuki quit the track team.
What?
- So handsome. - His face...
I think this one is new.
- This picture is the cutest. - Oh, I know!
- How I wish I get to meet him. - I want to meet him too.
Ah! Did you know that Hyun-chan (- chan = Japanese endearment)
is going to be a judge on a Korean audition program?
A judge?
Hyun-chan is finally being recognized as a musician.
That's great!
Hyun-chan is so handsome, I was upset that people didn't know he could sing well.
So, if you get on that audition show, you'll sing in front of Hyun-chan, right?
Really?
How could you sing when you're trembling so hard?
Oh, I know, I know.
Okay, let's stop with the gabbing and start studying.
We got to page 8 last week, right?
The Korean language is hard.
Studying Korean is hard.
Huh? Noriko! Are you thinking about Hyun-chan?
Of course. All right, let's study.
You should have told me. I kept looking for you at the field.
Why did you quit the track team?
Because I didn't want to do it.
But you liked being on the track team. You said you wanted to win a medal.
I couldn't win one anyway.
You've been training all the way till now. You don't feel it's a waste?
And even if it's not this meet,
there's always the next meet and if you continue working hard...
It's not going to happen for me. It's all a waste of time.
Miyuki, you know Hyun-chan...
Sorry, I'll just say this one thing.
Hyun-chan used to be teased as a kid for not being able to sing on key.
But after working extremely hard to the end,
he became a singer and now sings beautiful songs, right?
Hyun-chan is Hyun-chan. I'm me.
Miyuki, it's a bad habit to quit everything like that.
But Mom, you quit being a flower coordinator midway too, didn't you?
That was because I had you and I became busy with housework.
I heard you wanted to be a singer when you were young.
Miyuki.
Just leave me alone.
I'll just be like you and watch dramas and chase famous singers.
Miyuki... Miyuki!
You should talk to her.
She doesn't listen to you. Do you think she'll listen to me?
Your thoracic CT scan shows a tumor in your right lung.
Mori Noriko, please come in.
Okay.
There must be some mistake.
I just came in for a checkup.
The first episode of World Best Star Search Audition.
For Koreans, of course, but also anyone
who loves to sing worldwide...
- Star Audition... - who loves to sing worldwide...
Audition is looking for you!
Just leave me alone.
I'll just be like you and watch dramas and chase famous singers.
Dear Hyun-chan, I'm Mori Noriko, a housewife living in Shizuoka, Japan.
I picked up my pen in the desire to spill my story to you.
3 years ago, Miyuki suffered from being bullied.
And now again, like then, Miyuki is beginning to lose her laughter.
As I write this letter now, I'm making a decision,
to become the light that brightens her heart.
Welcome.
- Hello. - Hello.
- I'm Mori Noriko. - Do you have a reservation?
Yes.
Lost in the wind,
my timid self.
It passes me by,
the shadow of the day.
The truth is...
Easily seen are
my tender tears
my... uh hmm...
my tender tears...
How pretty.
[Initial Audition - 2:00 PM, Director: Go Kyung Nan]
[Star Audition Preliminaries] [Initial Audition Site -> ]
I... I... I love you.
Kim Min Ha.
- Mori Noriko. - Yes!
Isn't Kim Min Ha here?
Kim Min Ha!
[Kim Min Ha] Kim Min Ha.
Isn't Kim Min Ha here?
Kim Min Ha!
They're calling you.
Kim Min Ha!
Isn't Kim Min Ha here?
My love,
I call and call out for you again,
my tearful one, my love.
Someday to hold you in my arms again,
I pray...
My love,
for the rest of my life,
my one and only love...
Thank you, we enjoyed listening.
Thank you.
Next is Mori Noriko.
Yes.
Hello.
Mori Noriko, you wrote that you are Kim Hyun Jae's fan.
Yes, I like him very much.
Oh dear, you'd have to make it to the finals to meet him.
I'd like to make it to the finals.
Shall we hear if you have the talent to make it?
Please start.
A pale pink cosmos
on an autumn day,
in an ordinary sunny spot
is budding. (original lyrics is, "is swaying")
Konogoro... (Recently...)
That's enough. That's enough.
No, please, one more time. Just one more time, please.
If you know a Korean Song, could you sing it?
I love you, I do.
I truly love you.
If you were to leave my side...
Thank you, that's enough.
Awesome.
I think it would be entertaining if we have one ajumma like that.
Miyuki, your mother made it!
How did it go?
How did an ajumma like that make it?
- Why? - She was a total mess.
You breathe through your nose, and don't cut your notes so short.
Next.
Use more power from your stomach.
Overall, it seems you lack a lot of power. Use your stomach more.
That's it for today.
Wow, he's really really good.
Ajumma, are you following me?
No.
Do you have something to say to me?
Please teach me to sing too.
Just sing like you sang today.
Then, I'm sure they'll keep you on.
I can't sing. It's strange.
I guess you do know then. I'm busy.
I'll give you much more than 10,000 won.
More?
How much more?
How many lessons can you give me?
How many do you want?
Can you teach me every day until the finals?
Finals?
I absolutely want to make it to the finals.
How much will you give me if I get you to the finals?
How much do you want?
1 week until the first round, 20 days until the finals.
60,000 won a day.
120. (in 10,000's)
1.2 million won?
Then, did you think it would be 120 won?
Couldn't you do it for 300,000 won?
Didn't you say you're well aware that you have no skill?
100. (in 10,000's)
Or not...
I don't have enough money.
I don't have a place to sleep.
Do you want to go look at a nice inexpensive place?
Here?
Ah! It's pretty!
It's this room.
Who lives here?
No one.
Who's house is this?
Our house.
What?
So, you see...
this room...
is a room for rent.
For food and lodging... this is really cheap.
The bathroom is over there.
The kitchen is over here.
And let's start the lessons tomorrow.
Huh? Wh... wh... where are you going? Where are you going?!
Aigoo, aigoo... How long have I been sleeping?
It's already night?
Geez, how long have I been sleeping? And I'm sleepy again.
Oh, I have to pee.
Who's that?
- Oh, geez! - Oh, my gosh!
You punk!
Why did you turn off your phone?
I had to close the shop to use the bathroom!
Mom, mom... Someone's in the kitchen.
What's in there?
There's someone in there!
A w... w... woman, a woman.
Aigoo, you punk.
You were passed out, sleeping all day. Now you're dreaming wide awake?
I'm telling you there's really someone there!
Shoes, shoes, shoes.
You haven't seen these shoes before, right?
You're right, I haven't.
Someone's in the kitchen!
Go look. Go look.
Open the door.
M... me?
Yes, you. Do you think I'm talking to me, Punk?
Okay, on the count of 3.
1... 2... 3!
Oh, dear God.
Who are you?
What in the world are you doing in our kitchen?!
W... We're asking who you are!
I... I'm Mori Noriko.
What?
She says her hair is yellow.
M... Mori Norako.
Noriko.
What?
- Noriko. - Noriko?
- What? - What is Noriko?
So, then, you wanted to go out for the audition,
and so you're taking singing lessons from our Min Ha?
Yes.
Does he have the skills to teach anyone, that kid?
What?
He sings really really well.
Yeah?
Then why does he always get cut?
Ay, c'mon.
But where is he thinking you're going to stay? There are no rooms.
That room for rent.
What? Room for rent?
Sleep there. Eat there.
Did you, by any chance, give our Min Ha money? You know, money?
Yes.
How much did you give him?
1 million won.
- What? - What?
1 million won?
Is that too little?
Aigoo, that's like giving a fish to a cat!
Here.
That punk... Just wait till he comes in.
I'm going to snap his guitar in half.
Ay!
What can we do?
She handed over all her money. We'll have to keep her.
What is she thinking, trying to get an audition at 44?
Aigoo, she'll hear you.
Aigoo.
It's not enough, I got an unemployed loaf of a son and a troublemaker grandson,
now it looks like I'll be feeding a Japanese woman for free.
Aigoo, my life... Ay!
Miyuki, how was your day today?
Something really great happened to your mom.
But, it's still a secret for now.
Sleep well. I love you.
I wake up suddenly from my sleep.
Outside, it's still dark...
Min Ha!
Let's have our lesson!
Min Ha!
Let's have our lesson!
Min Ha.
Min Ha!
Min Ha!!
Let's have our lesson!
Give her a lesson, Min Ha, please!
Let's have our lesson.
Min Ha.
Ajumma!
Ajumma, where do you think you're going? What?
Why are you going that way? You need to go this way, this way!
Thank you.
What are you talking about thank you? What are you thanking me for?!
Thank you.
What thank you? I really need to win the lotto and move out.
Thank you.
Thank you, she says. I'm miserable.
100.
I've done it all 100 times.
Do it another 100 times.
Excuse me?
No.
Aren't you hungry, Ajumma?
I'm okay.
When you sing,
your stomach should always be hearty.
Your voice right now has no strength whatsoever.
Min Ha, where did you learn how to sing?
I never learned. I was naturally good at it.
The song you sang last night, whose song was that?
Why?
I listened to it, and I liked it very much.
Are you going to sing that at the audition?
No.
If I make it to the finals, I want to sing that song.
- You? - Yeah.
I don't think so.
It doesn't suit your level.
And, what is this Min Ha stuff?
Isn't you name Min Ha?
Call me Master from now on.
Master?
I am Master.
You are student.
Ahh, I see.
Master.
Master, is becoming a singer your dream?
Well, yeah.
Water.
Oh.
Master.
You're impressive.
Master, you sing well, like Hyun-chan.
Hyun-chan?
- Are you talking about Kim Hyun Jae? - Yes, Master!
You will become a singer like Hyun-chan.
But, I don't want to.
Excuse me?
Kim Hyun Jae sings well?
Oh, geez.
How is Kim Hyun Jae a singer?
He started off as an idol,
and he's just a celebrity with a pretty face that draws women.
Hyun-chan is a good singer.
His song is gandeung!
Gandeung?
- Gamdong? (moving) - Oh sorry, that's it!
Hyun-chan's voice makes me smile and gives me strength...
Yes, yes.
Be plenty moved then.
- How much was it? - 45,000 won.
Ajumma!
You need to pay.
I didn't eat.
The Master never pays.
You don't know?
The bill.
- How much is it? - 45,000 won.
Master, I don't have time.
We have plenty.
I absolutely must make it to the finals.
Yes, yes.
Yes, get love from your beloved Hyun-chan. You must.
Master.
We will, we will.
You sure have an impatient temperament, Ajumma.
Master.
We don't have time. Master!
Ringing in my ear, your voice so hot...
again one more time...
Ajumma, clap, will you? Clap.
Rhythm.
again one more time...
Ajumma, clap.
I'll turn around...
Master.
If you continue this way, you'll put me in a real difficult position.
Follow me.
Master.
Are we going to have a lesson?
Master, are we going to have a lesson?
- my... tears... - my... tears...
- spill and soak my... body... through, - spill and soak my... body... through,
- now it's... goodbye... - now it's... goodbye...
Okay just up to here.
- So, I'm going to... go a little faster, - Yes.
so try to follow along.
Yes.
1... 2... 1.
- Goodbye my love, my love, my love. - Goodbye my love, my love, my love.
- Take care, my love, my love, my love. - Take care, my love, my love, my love.
Even if my welled up... aigoo!
What are you doing, taking a breath there?!
And who sings in the same tone from beginning to end?
I'm sorry!
I'll do it again.
That's enough.
Do it after I've left.
Right now, my ears ache.
Master.
Where are you going?
To work.
Min Ha.
How boring. This place again?
I'm so sick of it.
I like it.
Hey, it's Min Ha.
- Huh? - He's still frying chicken here?
Wow, amazing.
Cheers!
Oh, that's refreshing.
Do you guys know any place that offers TOEFL preparation?
TOEFL?
What do you want to take the TOEFL for?
Mom wants me to study abroad.
If you want to study abroad, study for the GRE and go to grad school.
- GRE? - Yeah.
Hey, bring us a fork, quick!
Why aren't there any forks? Are we supposed to eat with our hands?
Ay, we're really going to have to eat with our hands.
Ay, you think...
Hey, Kim Min Ha.
Are you still running around, trying to become a singer?
Hey, you don't know he has released an album?
Really?
The title of his album is Seaweed Soup! (seaweed/slippery so makes one fall/fail)
Hey, hey, hey.
And the title song is "Can Anyone Become a Singer?"
Hey, and the second song is ba dum bum...
Ba dum bum...
How can you guys talk like that?
We're just joking around, c'mon.
- Let's toast. - Yeah, let's toast.
- C'mon now. - So Ra.
- Cheers! - Here.
Cheers!
my love, my love, my love.
Take care, my love, my love, my love.
my love, my love, my love.
Use your stomach more, your stomach.
Don't shout!
Oh, let a guy sleep, let me sleep!
Get up. It's time to get up anyway!
What have I done that was so wrong?
I get my room taken from me by my nephew, my mom sits here and beats me.
I'm going to run away!
Aigoo... Please, that's my wish.
Please snap up and get out.
Mom, you can't treat me like that!
Oh, yeah?!
Miyuki. Mom will show you.
Mom will show you that you can do it if you try.
Goodbye my love, my love, my love.
Take care, my love, my love, my love.
Even if my rising tears well up,
spill and soak my body through,
now it's goodbye, goodbye, goodbye.
As you leave me, I wish you happiness.
One step... by one step,
you are getting farther.
Noriko, is something wrong?
Ah.
I was thinking of something sad.
What kind of sad thought?
If I were to... be cut now,
I wouldn't get to go to the finals,
or meet Hyun-chan!
You really seemed like someone about to die.
So I just couldn't stop you midway.
Then in a week, please return safely to meet Hyun Jae.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you!
I made it!
Master!
I made it!
I'm sooo happy!
Kim Min Ha!
Smith!
In my dreams, so splendidly shattered,
I will rise, riding the waves,
and I will sing of that ocean we call the world.
Sing it! Shout it out! Don Quixote.
For a tomorrow, more worth living than today...
You didn't even properly memorize your lyrics?
When's the third round?
It's next Wednesday.
You didn't even properly memorize your lyrics?
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Master.
Oh, Woo Jin, hi.
What?
Oh, it's Noriko.
Ah, 4000 won.
What happened?
Go.
You must have been cut.
Ay, I knew that would happen.
That's okay.
But, wait.
What happened with our Min Ha?
He didn't make the cut again?
Mom, you know that even without asking, c'mon.
Shut up.
Aigoo. Geez.
Master.
It's time to practice singing.
Please get out.
I'm not in the mood.
Are you all right?
Master.
Even if you aren't in a good mood, you must.
You made a promise.
I have to do well at the finals.
Why?
So you can look good to Hyun-chan?
Don't be like this. We don't have time.
How can I teach you, Ajumma?!
I need to be learning from you.
Master, I gave you money.
A promise is a promise.
Otherwise, give me my money back.
Where are you going?
Where are you going?!
Then, let's get that one.
Thank you.
[Used. 900,000 won. ]
My money...
What?
My money?
Why?
Did you loan your money to someone?
No.
Geez, you scared me.
- Hey. - Yes?
You want to have a glass of soju with me?
Excuse me?
You know...
White bellflower,
In the deep woods, white bellflower...
Even digging up just one or two roots
will have them overflowing a big basket
Songs are good when they sway slightly like that.
Grandmother, you sing well.
Our Min Ha's father was the one who really sang well.
I have 3 sons.
But my eldest, Min Ha's father, passed away in an accident.
The second, where he is, what he's doing, who knows when I don't hear a word?
And my third, you saw him.
This is my lot in life.
Ah, yes.
Still, Grandmother, you're healthy.
Well, since I have a grandson to raise, it must be so I can keep working hard.
But still, I lived up to now with my faith in Min Ha.
But, what is that kid going to become?
When he was young, there was no sweeter child than him.
But after his mother died, he just started to stray.
He even quit school to become a singer.
I...
What happened to Min Ha's mother?
She got sick and died.
When Min Ha was 15...
Now, I'm not your master.
So Ajumma, go your own way.
What are you doing? Why aren't you coming out?
I'm coming, I'm coming.
Aigoo.
Ay, seriously!
We've got an additional mouth, how can you just add another spoon?
We need to increase the amount of food!
Before I get rid of your spoon, shut up and get your head on straight.
Aren't you eating?
- Eat. - Yes.
Grandmother, you know that place you mentioned before?
Can I still go there?
Before? Where?
Could he be talking about Mr. Kim's brother's factory?
Didn't you say you have a distant relative there?
Why, do you want to go there?
Really, you want to go there?
Yeah.
Why, is it because you've thought about it,
and you don't think you'll ever become a singer?
All right.
If you really want to go there,
I'll put in a call and ask.
Thank you for the food.
That's a good thought, Kid.
Would you shut up?
Please eat and don't be concerned.
Ah, yes.
Huh? Min Ha!
Hi.
Where are you headed?
Just, well...
And you?
I'm supposed to meet some friends and go out.
But, did you change your mobile phone number?
It said the number didn't exist.
I changed it a long time ago.
I better put in the new number.
I want to use the picture in my directory.
Huh? It's out of focus. One more time.
Smile, will you? Huh?
Cheese.
Smile.
What are you doing? With a punk like this?
Hey. You don't fry chicken during the day?
Don't screw around and just go.
Get in.
Choi Woo Jin.
Do you know I'm really not liking you these days?
It's hot.
- Get in, quick. - I'm not going. You guys just go.
Let go!
Aigoo, why are you getting all peeved?
She said let go.
Why are you butting in?
Min Ha!
She said let go.
Be careful. He's liable to hit you.
This punk probably would be too scared of paying any settlement to hit me.
A guy has to have something to put up a good fight.
Hey, Woo Jin, are you all right?
- Let's see, let's see. - Hey, you're bleeding!
Hey, don't stop me.
You're dead.
Oh, no.
Stop them!
Hey, what are you doing? Stop it!
- Hey! - C'mon, get in. Let's just go.
Hey! Min Ha, stop it!
What happened to your face?
Master.
Shall we go to the hospital?
- Are you hurt anywhere else? - Just butt out!
Who's Kim Min Ha?!
I'm not letting him get away with this!
Who is that?
Come out here immediately!
Isn't anyone home?!
Ajumma, just stay put.
I'm here. What are you going to do?
Oh, so you're the thug.
What are you going to do about this face? You want to try getting beat up by me?
Aish, why is it so noisy?
Are you his father?
N... no.
He doesn't have a father.
I'm just his uncle.
Where's your mom?
He doesn't have a mom either. He lives with his grandmother.
Where's your grandmother?
She has a little hole in the wall shop out front.
Let's go there. Please let go and let's talk.
What are you doing? Apologize and plead, Kid.
Lead the way!
Ajumma!
- Ajumma... - Good Lord, how could a child be...?
I'm not a little child who goes running to his mommy, like some people.
So if you have something to say, say it to me.
And don't drag in my grandmother who has nothing to do with it!
What?
How can a kid be so impertinent?
This is when you can really tell the kids that have no parents.
- Lead the way! - Stop it!
What are you?!
Do you know this woman?
A child without parents?
Ajumma, you are truly low.
Your son hit Min Ha too! Why did he?
Are you comparing my Woo Jin to this thug right now?
My Woo Jin is thoroughly different from him.
How is he so different?
He's a 3rd generation only child preciously carried in the womb for 10 months!
A most precious of precious sons who has never had a bit of dirt on his feet, why?!
Our Min Ha is... a precious son as well!
Our Min Ha can sing well and is better looking than Woo Jin!
You scarred that good looking face! What are you going to do about it?!
If he hits Min Ha again, I won't let it go!
Now now now... please return home.
Please just go! Go.
Drink it.
I thought you'd tear a hole.
Was your voice always that loud?
Was I that loud?
Why don't you sing like that?
Is your throat okay?
Really, Mom, it's true! Why don't you believe me?
"Our Min Ha is a precious son as well!"
And some prattle in Japanese and then
"If you touch our Min Ha, I won't let it go!"
So then, that ajumma's face got completely red...
You really should have seen it.
Aigoo, just hearing the story gives me a feeling of satisfaction.
Aigoo, even when Min Ha would come home after a fight,
I was so afraid people would badmouth him about having no parents,
I held back so much!
Aigoo!
Aigoo, how satisfying.
Ah, anyhow, that Noriko, I really didn't see her that way,
but those Japanese ajummas can kick our Korean ajummas's butts.
But,
when your nephew was getting grabbed by the collar, what were you doing?
M... me?
I... I just, well, said I was the uncle and tried to stop them.
Aigoo.
It's clear even without seeing it. I can just picture without seeing it.
Wow, that's satisfying.
Oh, Noriko, you did good!
Didn't you say you wanted to sing it?
You said I couldn't.
Well, give it a try.
I wake up suddely from my sleep.
Wait a second, wait a second.
It's not like that. It's "suddenly. "
Suddenly...
Watch carefully as I do it.
I wake up suddenly from my sleep.
Try it.
I wake up suddely from my sleep.
It's not suddely, it's suddenly.
Okay now. One... uh...
- Just a second. - Okay.
Hello?
Huh?
Right now?
No, no. Nothing, really.
Yeah, okay. I'll be right there.
Okay.
Um...
Let's stop here today and continue tomorrow.
Master, we just started...
Are you going to meet your girlfriend?
Girlfriend?
I heard a girl's voice.
Just because it's a girl's voice, is it automatically a girlfriend?
If the master goes,
do you think the student could do well?
Ah, well... just today.
Just for today, let's do independent study.
We'll have a lesson tomorrow. All right?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about that day.
You couldn't even go because of me.
No, don't worry about it.
The kids just bugged me about it so I said I'd go.
But I wasn't really looking forward to it, knowing Woo Jin was going too.
Aren't you dating Woo Jin?
What?
No.
Absolutely not.
Really?
I'd like to see you singing on stage again.
If I'd known you were going out for Star Audition, I would have gone to watch.
Next time you do something like that, please let me know.
I won't be going to any auditions anymore.
I quit singing.
Why did you quit?
Just...
because I don't want to.
Anyhow, I quit.
Outside, it's still dark and raining.
I want to wake up anyone
and forget the thought that I'm alone.
Master, is something wrong?
No.
Did you fight with your girlfriend?
I told you she wasn't my girlfriend.
Wow! It's all so pretty!
What is all this?
This is oyaku donburi (chicken and egg on rice),
yakimono (grilled fish/meat), nikujaga (braise meat+pototoes)
chirashi sushi (scattered sushi),
and tempura.
Oh! Tempura!
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
What should I eat first?
Look at this, look at this! Noriko is giving him preferential treatment.
How is it?
Hey, hey. If it tastes good, you should say so with words!
Don't deflate the cook's spirits.
You punk.
Hey, Pal, watch me, will you?
Whoa! How could it be so delicious?!
Even if I die now, I won't have any regrets.
That's right!
Oh, it's so tasty!
Even if I die now, I won't have regrets.
Good enough?
Aigoo, Punk.
He's really a punk.
Korean Channel? You mean the satellite broadcast?
Yeah, make sure you watch.
- It's starting. Hurry. - Come on.
Okay, then. I'll call you again later.
All right.
Miyuki, Mom says to turn on the TV.
Starting next week, filmed live, Star Audition Dream Stage.
Please have some.
Okay.
Let's introduce our 15 finalists!
His natural feel for rhythm came through...
Why did she want us to watch this?
Determined to conquer both age and language, is this hard-working challenger.
From Japan, married 17 years, Mori Noriko!
Just now, that was your mom, wasn't it?
Thank you.
So, what did your husband and daughter say?
They're very surprised. He says they'll come to watch.
- Oh... - Yeah?
What the...?
Why audition all of a sudden?
I'm not going.
I've been calling, but your phone was off so I waited.
Was it because of me you quit the track team?
It's okay if you pretend not to know me in school,
but can't we talk outside of school?
If you don't want to talk, I'll text you. Then, will you reply?
Hello? Ah yes, hello.
Ah, you're talking about that document?
Then, I'll personally bring it to you in about an hour.
Yes. Yes, all right.
Miyuki. What are you doing home already?
I don't feel very well.
You seemed fine when you left this morning.
I left, but started feeling sick so I came back.
I'm going to sleep.
What? Hey, Miyuki.
Miyuki.
Min-chan!
Master!
How does it take 2 hours to buy an outfit?
It's not just any outfit. It's what I'm going to wear on stage.
All right.
Ah! Geun-chan!
So handsome!
Didn't you say you like Kim Hyun Jae?
Hyun-chan.
We don't have time.
Hyun-chan isn't here so let's go.
I want to take a picture.
Take one next time, next time.
With someone else...
Master?
Master!
Master. Look at this.
[Island, Searching for Band Vocalist]
Is Island famous?
As an Indie band...
What kind of songs does this band sing?
Go for an audition.
- I'm not going to. - Why not?
Master, you sing well and play the guitar well...
- I'm not going to sing. - Do you mean that?
I told you I'm going to work at that factory.
If you quit that easily, you'll regret it.
Easily?
Have you lived waiting everyday for a chance?
Thinking that someone will eventually recognize you have something,
hoping one day, and then being disappointed the next, have you?!
Now, I'm sick of it all.
Hyun-chan worked hard for 5 years before becoming a star.
That Hyun-chan again! What am I supposed to do then?!
Ah, Kim Hyun Jae worked hard for 5 years and didn't give up?
Forget the awesome Kim Hyun Jae. What about you?
Have you tried?
Do you know how that feels?!
Why don't you have faith in yourself?
Why do you think you can't?!
You will regret it later. It's true!
Regret?
Fool!
Coward!
You're right. You've seen me clearly!
I'm a coward.
Why don't you have faith in yourself?!
I'm working hard!
Why are you coughing so badly?
Ah, I'm all right.
It doesn't sound all right.
Master.
Min Ha.
Ajumma! What's the matter?!
Please take me to the hospital.
What's wrong?
According to the blood test, it looks like pneumonia.
However, in the x-ray, there's a questionable area,
so I think it would be good to get a CT Scan.
I already had one in Japan.
I have cancer.
Lung cancer?
What about surgery?
I will have surgery when I return to Japan.
Lung cancer patients have to be particularly careful about complications like pneumonia.
Let's keep an eye on your progress a little longer.
Thank you.
Ajumma, you have cancer?
So then, you knew you had cancer,
and you didn't get surgery, but rather came to audition?
Ajumma, are you in your right mind?!
Your family didn't stop you?!
My family doesn't know.
Is Hyun-chan that important?!
So important you'd give your life?
It's not because of Hyun-chan.
Then why are you doing this?!
Call your family immediately and go back.
Go back... and have surgery.
I have to go on Audition.
What's so important about going on a stupid show and singing a song?!
You're not a child, Ajumma, why are you being so immature?!
After I found out it was cancer, I made a decision.
To have her see a vision of me,
proudly singing on stage.
Miyuki said to me
that her mom is a pathetic person who chases famous singers,
that her mom is someone who can't do anything.
So, she too can't do anything...
Every time she said things like that, it broke my heart.
Did I look that pathetic in Miyuki's eyes?
So I, who can't hold a note,
wanted to sing magnificently, so that people would applaud with sincerity.
"Mom worked really hard and was able to sing well"
"Even if it's hard, if you don't quit and try hard to the end, anything is possible. "
I wanted to become a mother who could say those words.
I want to become a lovable mother to Miyuki.
Even if I were to be disappear from this world.
Don't talk about disappearing.
Who says you're going to disappear?
Just possibly.
Miyuki.
Did you go to school today?
Yeah.
Tell me the truth. How many days have you skipped school?
I told you I went.
Shall I call the school?
Miyuki.
Miyuki!
Miyuki, open the door!
Miyuki, come on, have a talk with your dad.
Hey, Miyuki.
Hello, Honey.
Ah, I think Miyuki is skipping school.
Since when?
I think it's been about a week.
I don't know why she's acting like this again.
I think you need to come back quickly.
What's the matter?
Miyuki won't come out of her room.
Why not?
Miyuki went through something like this once before.
She gets hurt easily.
I think I need to go home.
You said she's with her dad.
Her dad is having a hard time.
He said to come home.
Didn't you say you wanted to show them a vision of you that you're proud of?
You can in 2 days.
But...
I'm just so worried.
Then tell him to drag her out of her room.
If she doesn't open the door, then break it down,
or break the window and bring her out!
You've gotten all the way to this point, and you're just going to go back?
Ajumma, what did you say to me? You told me not to give up!
Aigoo, hey. Are you all right?
Aigoo, if you're sick, you should have told us!
Do you think you can really go on when you're sick?
[We love you, Noriko]
I'll be waving this! [We love you, Noriko]
I'm all right. Really.
Here we go.
Eat a lot of this.
You know that Korean ginseng is good for your body, right?
Yes.
Jujubes, jujubes. They say this is good for you too. Please eat.
I will return home soon. Please take care of Miyuki until then.
Aigoo, aigoo, your shine is dazzling!
Do you think people will be able to look at you when you shine so blindingly?
Are you all ready?
Yes.
Here, drink this up.
They say this helps your voice come out nicely.
Thank you.
Sure.
- Here. - Uncle, give it to me.
Ah, thank you.
Are you all ready?
Yes.
Miyuki, I'm going to come up after I fix dinner.
You have to open the door then.
Okay?
[ Dear Hyun-chan... I found out my lung is sick. ]
[Medical Diagnosis Report – Mori Noriko] [Birthdate: Showa year 41=1966, June 5] [cancer of the right lung]
- Are you all right? - Yes.
Hello, Honey.
What's the matter? Did something happen to Miyuki again?
So you read that letter. Why did you read someone else's letter?
I'm sorry, for not being able to tell you earlier.
Noriko.
Are you all right?
I'm all right.
So, don't cry.
I'm sorry I'm no help at all.
To you, or to Miyuki...
Honey, you can't be crying right now.
Honey, there's something you have to do for me.
Break down the door, and get Miyuki out.
Miyuki.
Dad's going to break this door down now.
But, don't be scared.
Because I'm not trying to drag you out,
I just want to help you get out of that room.
Now then.
Okay then...
I'm starting.
Break it down... for the sake of our daughter.
Miyuki is probably waiting too.
For you to get her out of that room...
Miyuki,
let me know if you get scared.
Because, frankly, I'm a little bit scared right now too.
Miyuki.
Are you okay?
You're not scared, right?
Dad!
Aya is getting bullied.
But I can't do anything for her.
I can't even go near Aya.
I can't even look her in the eyes.
Because I'm scared I'll get hassled along with her.
Miyuki.
But I shouldn't do that to Aya.
I know too well how miserable Aya must be feeling.
I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
I'm really so sorry!
Ah, thank you.
They say Kim Hyun Jae can't make it.
What?
He's in China right now,
but the plane can't take off because of the weather.
Huh? Didn't you say that Kim Hyun Jae was not the reason you came on Audition?
But still...
Hey hey. Your master is right here.
- Do you really need Kim Hyun Jae? - Yes!
Hey hey. I wrote you a song.
I tirelessly gave you singing lessons.
I went with you to buy your outfit. I took you to the hospital.
But still, it's Kim Hyun Jae over me?
Your phone is ringing.
Mom, I'm sorry we couldn't go.
Miyuki, are you all right?
How about you, Mom?
I'm all right too.
Miyuki, do you think you can listen to me singing?
Yea. Dad and I will cheer you on through the TV.
Mom, I miss you so much.
I'll be back really soon.
I love you!
See?
What did I say?
I told you everything was going to be all right, didn't I?
You are indeed the master.
Your daughter is Miyuki?
She looks just like you.
Right?
Mom is so beautiful.
I wake up suddenly from my sleep.
Outside, it's still dark and raining.
I want to wake up anyone
and forget the thought that I'm alone.
Return home, open the door, and wait for me.
As I cry, hold me and tell me everything's okay.
Tell me to be strong,
that everything will go well,
that you're there by my side.
Please stay by my side.
For always, please stay by my side.
And this one is young radish kimchi.
This one is water-based radish kimchi.
This one is stuffed cucumber kimchi.
All right now.
The seaweed, you put that in your bag, right?
Yes.
But, why does it feel wrong?
Aigoo, the doenjang (fermented bean paste).
Oh, Mom. There's doenjang in Japan too.
All the things in Korea, they can get there too.
It's not the same!
I made all of this myself with my own hands! Aigoo, geez.
It's goodbye just when we've gotten attached to you.
Eat well.
And be healthy, okay?
Okay.
Food is medicine.
Yes.
You must get healthy and come back to visit.
I'm really grateful for everything.
All right.
If you go now, when will we be able to see you again?
They've called for departures.
Mom, let's go.
Okay, let's go.
I'll carry it. Just leave it.
I know.
What?
Even if you don't say it, I know.
Go on in.
- Ah, right, go on in. - Go on.
Goodbye!
[Master, I'm your first fan. Mori Noriko]
[Island, Searching for Vocalist]
[Used, 900,000 won]
[One year later]
Mom.
Hmm? Ah, yes please.
Ajumma!
Min Ha?
What is this?
You're not happy to see me?
Shall I go back?
W... what are you doing here?
Ajumma, since you weren't coming to see me, busy as I am, I had to come see you.
You were always forgetting what I taught you.
And now you've forgotten me too?
How could I forget you, Master?
Then why didn't you contact me?
I didn't want you to see me like this.
I wanted to show up grandly after I was all better.
Are you still sick?
I'm all right.
But, my hair...
It's pretty.
It's all right.
The hat...
Master, you...
You've gotten more handsome.
Still you still haven't quite reached Hyun-chan.
Hyun-chan?
Are you still going on about Hyun-chan?
These days, Min-chan is the general trend.
Understand?
Mom, you should not leave a guest standing out here.
Why don't we go inside?
Thank you for coming.
Thank you,
for appearing before me then.
Truly...
Truly,
thank you.