New Tales of Gisaeng
Episode 8
Let us have a go at a clean love.
Without any physical contact as you wish.
You said you had good feelings toward me, didn't you?
I liked you, too.
You liked me, but you did that?
I wanted to get past(over) you quickly.
I thought that I might get over you if I held you once.
That was the reason.
It seems like it's a big headache when you fall in love, from what I see of my friends.
And I've seen them whining when they're drunk.
A clean love is still love by definition.
It probably is. In any case, let's give it a try.
I'm quite interested in it.
How long will we live?
When I thought about it, I don't know what is going to happen tomorrow, or the day after. Isn't that fate?
And it's hard to meet someone who feels the same fondness as you.
Even though the beginning was a little off,
Don't they say that the soil of the place where it rains is sturdier?
And what if you become attached then?
We don't nitpick and bicker about it.
Do you want to end up in marriage with me?
No.
The terms, the gifts, let's not calculate any of that.
Let's just see where our emotions take us.
The emotions that draw people towards each other.
But just because of being honest to the emotion.
I won't behave the way I did before, so put your mind at ease.
How can I trust that?
If I were to do that again,
I'll marry you.
If you want me to sign a contract, I will.
I'm sure you've lost all your fondness for me.
Actually to be honest, it's not that extreme.
It's not like I've crossed the Rubicon river.
The one who should lose all the fondness is actually me, if you look at it one way.
Since I got hit for the first time in my life.
By a woman.
Could you sleep that night?
After hitting me?
I couldn't sleep.
Because it made me angrier the more I thought about it.
How long are you going to speak to me with banmal (informally)?
You brought it upon yourself.
Why not try making your heart as pretty as your face?
If the other person acknowledges their mistake and makes an apology for it.
Know how to accept it.
And know how to forgive.
You don't think you'll ever make mistakes in life?
I don't. Not that kind of mistake.
Only because you're a woman.
Turning someone away who wants to come near you, just because of your pride is also a form of mistake.
Though you may not realize that now.
It wasn't because of my pride.
Then your mean personality?
Men aren't the only ones who come as mean.
You're mean.
I've never heard anyone tell me I'm mean.
Go and date an angel then.
Leave after we're through talking first.
Let me correct myself.
You are a little bit harsh.
And you're scary when you get mad.
But it's all due to who you are with.
So I'll be good from now on. And I'll keep my manners.
What are you gonna do?
If it's still a no to you, we'll make our farewell here.
Because I'll never come looking for you again.
I always keep true what I say.
Don't stare at me.
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Without setting a time frame?
Until one of us says to end it.
If both continue without changing.
Then when the clean love becomes hot, it's the end.
Okay?
By chance.
What?
Are you bi?
What bi?
Were you joking?
No, the thought just occurred to me.
If I'm bi, then you're lesbian.
Look how lovely you are, when you add the 'yo' to make your speech formal (polite).
Impolite speech doesn't suit you.
The one who's saying that isn't all that suitable to it either.
You're four years younger than me. Do I really need to use formal speech with you?
What should we eat?
What would you like to eat?
Are you really prepared to write a contract?
You have a notebook, right? I'll write it.
I don't.
Excuse me.
It's okay.
You won't be disappointed.
Trust me.
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Did they change the kitchen ahjumma?
If she quit, she would've told us.
She probably just quit suddenly after a fight.
Fight with whom?
Who else? The fatso.
Manager No.
Who could love that temper of hers.
If they love it, they have the heart of the Buddha.
Hey, stop acting like a poor boy, and buy a new one.
I can just mend it, why buy a new one?
Don't you know that a man or a woman needs to wear nice underwear to have the fortune of a mate?
Give it.
For a man to have nothing to do, but to be sewing.
I'm better than you who's ironing.
Don't you know all the owners of the dry cleaners are men? Ironing is not a flaw.
What needs to look good needs to look good.
Ahjusshi, you only wear expensive panties.
But why do you not have the fortune of a mate?
Who says I'd be living like this all my life? Wait and see.
I'll meet a proper good woman late in life.
And live life with belly-filling bliss.
Don't you worry about me.
Did Ji Hwa Ja ahjuma quit?
No, she's just absent from work.
Someone close to her passed away.
I thought she quit because of a fight with the pig.
Ahjussi.
That term isn't so fond to hear.
I wasn't referring to you.
Pig, pig.
Do you think we get fat because we want to?
I got it. I wasn't saying there's regret about looks.
But her actions are hateful. That Manager No or whatever.
Do you have any lassi?... We have mango lassi or blueberry lassi.
Blueberry, please.
Two glasses.
Yes.
The naan here is especially nice.
Are you free all day today?
Yup. Anything you want to do?
About you being fired from the company.
It was a joke, right?
No. For real.
My father's temperament is fierce.
He doesn't take it easy on me just becase I'm his son.
Did you make another mistake or something?
I suppose from his perspective, I did.
I said a few resentful things.
Do you get along well with your parents?
No reason not to.
What are you going to call me?
Just don't call me "oppa" like everyone else.
Why not?
It makes it sound like we're relatives.
I'm not too fond of that term usage either.
Do you like to travel?
It's just a rice cake in a picture to me. [ unaffordable ]
Let's go.
With two separate rooms.
It's okay.
Tell me if there's something you want to do.
If nothing, then let me be in charge of it.
I want to stroll in Myeongdong streets.
Holding hands?
No, just.
Okay, I understand. I've never done such a thing either.
We'll have a go at it today then.
So forcibly?
You know I'm sincere, so don't try to confirm it intentionally.
Women doing such things.. is most annoying.
You sounded so forced.
Not sincere.
If I talk gently, that will actually be more tickly.
What kind of a woman will end up marrying you.
She will surely be fatigued.
I don't nag about every little thing, so why would she be fatigued?
That's just your thinking, Nim (my honorable/beloved).
That term of address is quite nice.
Nim.
It's good, right?
Feels like any hard feelings will melt along too.
I'll have to be sure to buy you lots of yummy things.
Shall I sing the song to you today?
I don't feel enough to want to hear you sing yet.
About Manager No.
Complaints are coming in from the male employees.
Why?
She goes and opens their door in the middle of the night, with no regard to the time.
Find out about it, and tell her to be mindful if it's true.
She should respect what should be respected.
Yes.
And tomorrow, for the special room.
Instead of what you have planned,
make something else delicious full of your cooking skill,
even though it's tedious.
Yes.
For how many?
Four people.
There's nothing good here.
Let's go to the department store.
It's not for buying. Just eye-shopping.
You've never bought clothes at a place like this, right?
Am I a woman?
Second floor is men's clothing.
Don't you want to see a movie?
Another time.
Don't put so much effort into it. To do well.
It doesn't suit you.
If I don't put a lot of effort into it, you'll say I'm not sincere again.
All I need is your honest heart.
An honest heart can be felt.
Going around like this is really good for the mind.
I feel as though my soul is at ease.
When I don't feel happy, or when I have worries, I walk like this.
After walking for a few hours, I feel replenished.
Will you treat me like you do my grandmother?
Do you like (musical) performances?
No, how much heart you put into it.
Full of affection.
Please be careful, Elder.
What about me were you enamored by?
Not so much as enamored by.
Just pretty nice feeling.
Are you cold?
A little.
Let's go in somewhere.
Your image riding the horse was totally the best.
I'm good at lots of things.
You're not upset anymore, right?
To a certain degree.
What do I need to do for you to be totally fine?
I need time.
What offense did the flowers commit, for you to return them like that?
I thought you were two-timing.
You cursed at me, didn't you?
I didn't curse.
Why would I?
I did.
"Why that chick!"
That we're seeing each other... should I tell Ra Ra that?
Do.
Your expression says otherwise.
Let's only talk about us. I don't want to talk about her.
Women's pants and boots.
For this woman, right?
Yes.
I don't need any.
Last time, you said you feel leery about borrowed ones.
I don't ride horses.
Ride it. It's fun.
And it looks even more striking when a woman rides.
You look good in anything.
What if I run into Ra Ra when I go?
I'm sure she'll yank your hair.
You'll be the one caught.
I told you, I got dumped.
Stop joking. I can decipher that much.
Is that the case?
It's not like we're committing adultery. So what's wrong?
We actually met first if you want to be technical about it.
If I knew this was going to happen, I would have told her sooner.
Tell her I met you before.
Come this way and try this on.
That color is just so-so, right?
A black one or checkered.
Stop eating now. You're going to collapse.
I asked the secretary office.
And he already had the resignation letter processed.
After playing for a month or so, he'll get tired of it and ask for his job back after saying he did wrong.
Men can't live without their job.
Mother, you don't know Da Mo like I do.
With his pride, he'll probably look into other companies.
Does pride feed you food?
Maybe between a parent and a child...
Is also such a thing as fate for relationship harmony.
Don't drive inside.
I'll get out here.
I'll be going.
What do you have me saved as?
My number.
I don't have you saved.
Really?
I did, but I deleted it, of course.
Are you going to continue not saving it?
Do it yourself.
Beloved Da Mo.
Madam?
I had a good time today, Madam.
Where's Sohn Ja?
At the Jjimjjilbang (spa sauna).
Jjimjjilbang?
He says he'll sleep there, saying he's scared of his home.
You should've brought him here.
I was going to, but didn't.
He's probably not in the mood to talk to you girls anyway.
Did he cry a lot?
Of course.
Your eyes are all swollen too, mom.
When things were hard for us, we leaned on her a lot.
We didn't even get a chance to say goodbye.
Was there something wrong with her?
Not at all.
I've been busy working, so I haven't put much thought into looking after her either.
Which jjimjjilbang?
Father-in-law is here, right?
What about older brother?
He says he'll be late.
Father-in-law is in the bathroom.
What kind of tea would you like?
Never mind the tea. Ahjumma, would you leave for a while?
We have something to talk about just among the family members.
For about two hours.
What's it about?
Do you know who lawyer Lee Jong Min is, father?
Yes.
I heard you made your will through him.
Father.
Was there some issue with the will?
Are you interrogating me, right now?
At any rate, because you drew up a will, it's something we'll have to know about.
I'll take care of it all.
Go ahead and take care of it.
But if we inherit it later on, we'll lose all of it to taxes.
If you have a portion set for us,
please just give it to us early.
Or just buy us a building.
I've helped you enough. Try and live on your own now.
You have that much capacity for it, don't you?
There's nothing for us, Father?
Please just tell us honestly.
If I put it plainly,
then what I have done for you thus far is already plenty.
Then.
All the inheritance goes to brother and sister-in-law?
Not all of it.
Half will go to charity donations.
What is he to you then?
I am one thing, but is he not your son then?
Is brother-in-law your only child, your only son?
Are you quibbling with me right now?
Yes.
Honey.
You stay still, honey.
Then do I just shut my mouth at this situation?
Money! Money!
Yeah!
I value money.
It can make an ugly woman into a beauty. And it can save a person's life. That is what money is.
Father, if you don't value it, then just give it to us.
You have no conscience whatsoever.
And you've leaked into each other having lived together. You two are the same.
Spouses are supposed to be of one body and mind.
I was not always like this either.
My heart feels empthy, so what am I supposed to do?
My heart that won't heal after having my child stolen from me. What do I do? Except to fill it with money.
Sister-in-law!
Do you know the heart of a mother?
I have the love of raising a child though not of giving birth.
It's not less, if not more.
Can you say that while you're looking at me?
After enduring eleven hours of labor pain!
The pain of your belly slowly ripping.
Can you even begin to imagine it?
I gave birth after all that.
But not even embracing her...
for more than some ten minutes.
That feeling.
That pain.
Can you even imagine it?
You didn't even allow us to come near Ra Ra until she was five-years-old.
To us, and to Ra Ra.
What you did was unthinkable.
So what?
Did I tell you to get pregnant instead of studying?
You weren't married, but you got pregnant.
But you had already approved our marriage.
With the condition of giving the child to older brother-in-law.
When we were more than capable of raising her ourselves.
Daughter-in-law!
You agreed already, and now you're talking otherwise?
You should've insisted on 'No' back then.
Because I wanted to marry.
I was innocent back then. I did what I was told.
Jeez. If you were twice innocent.
You were so innocent that you seduced him and got pregnant.
Fine, whatever you say.
You do whatever you want with the inheritance. Give it to charity or keep it.
It's belated. But I...
will claim my child back.
What are you talking about?
I will expose everything and take her with me.
You.
Are you out of your mind?
I know I'm out of my mind.
Mother-in-law.
The child I gave birth to when my belly ached was stolen from me before I could raise her. Can I be sound?
To tell you the truth, I lived all this time like a crazy person.
Auntie?
Why am I the auntie?
I am her mother who had her in my belly and the one who gave birth to her!
Let's go.
You go by yourself!
You are getting more and more out of control each time.
Because of you, father.
Don't blame others.
Did I force you to bring the baby to me?
You agreed with no problem. And now this?
I know very well how the money's flowing to your maiden family.
I have known, but I didn't say anything all this time.
Child-in-law is a child too.
Can't I give a little to them to help them with living costs?
Living cost?
A house is living cost?
You say you lost to investment. You say you lost to this and that.
Every time you open your mouth, you lie.
You live on the joy of deceiving me, don't you?
You steal money from me and use that money to buy a house for your maiden family
and send them to travel abroad every year.
You want more?
We bought you two houses. We set up the clinic for you.
More than $400 thousand by cash alone.
And that's still not enough?
I got it, I said.
If you're like this, what about Ra Ra?
Is this for Ra Ra's sake?
You should think about the trauma she will go through.
She will be startled a bit in the beginning.
But she will come around to accept it.
Since she's all grown up.
How can you use your child to make a deal?
It's not a deal!
I don't want anything anymore.
I'm giving up on everything. I just want my child back.
Are you of the same mind, brother-in-law?
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Ja...
Nothing I say will be of any help.
However...
You still have us.
It's probably better than having no one.
It's Ra Ra.
Honey.
I have to sell some land first.
Buy the building next year. They say the price will drop even more next year.
And the will?
After I sell the land, I will get rid of it, or re-write it.
That's a promise then.
Have you ever seen me not keep a promise?
Daughter-in-law is my witness.
You're here.
Yup.
Did you cry?
They were running a re-broadcast of a documentary on the cable channel. It was sad.
Let's go to bed now. You guys leave too.
Yes.
Please rest, Father and Mother-in-law.
Ra Ra.
Is your father always so late?
About three or four times per week.
Sister-in-law, We'll be going now.
Yeah.
You can stop losing weight.
Bye now.
Okay.
Did she get reprimended by grandpa?
No.
What do you mean no. She got scolded and cried.
Asking for money again?
That old saying is all true. The crying baby gets the milk.
I did good today, didn't I?
You were a little extreme.
What?
To say that you will tell Ra Ra everything.
As if I have any other card to use, other than that.
The final result is what's important. Everything's good.
What that...!
That girl.. even when she dies, she'll die next to money.
Yeon Saeng's father is pitiful.
What's pitiful about him? He's just like her now.
They're both working hard to steal money.
His broad (woman) acts like that, so what else can he do? It's not like he can beat her up.
It's because in his previous life he failed to do enough good deeds, that he's caught with her.
Gong Joo says she'll spend the night at the jjimjjilbang.
With Sohn Ja?
Yes.
I think she's worried about leaving Sohn Ja there alone.
Hello?
You come home right away.
What about Sohn Ja then?
Sohn Ja is Sohn Ja.
Mom, he has nobody.
No matter how sad he is, he'll get through it.
Don't get caught being seen as strange by others. Hurry and come back.
They will think you are dating.
I got it.
That girl is so weak-hearted.
So then?
Father lost, of course. Is there any other way?
I'm worried Ra Ra will become like her.
A person's disposition takes after their upbringing.
She grew up without any hardships.
Seeing her like that today. I've lost any fondness for her, too.
Let's see.
Today's been a fruitful day.
Manager No.
Yes?
If you have something you need to see the male employees about.
Do you knock before entering their room?
No.
You should knock.
Did someone say something?
The director said something.
I guess someone tattled to the director.
Just don't do anything one can tattle about.
Especially during sleeping hours. Don't go and open their door even if you have something to say.
That Saeng Gang (ginger) or Ma Neul (garlic) chewed me out, did he?
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If I end up doing that again.
Then let's marry. I'll write a contract if you want.
Wait, what happened?
Where did it go?
Manager No.
Honorable Manager No.
What?
Where's the coffee beans?
We have none.
Why not? We had more than half a bag yesterday.
We have none left cuz we used it all, I guess.
Who did?
How would I know?
For sure, that thing hid it after getting a scolding.
It's for the director to drink!
What do you want me to do? When we have none.
Nothing good will come out of stomping on me.
Charles
Please come eat.
Yes, I'm coming out.
I wonder if Sohn Ja is eating breakfast or not.
The living will live.
It's true.
Were you home all day yesterday?
No.
If you see Sohn Ja, console him a little.
Yes.
Are you the only one with a mouth?
Your sister dances daily, so she uses a lot of energy. She needs to eat well, nutritionally.
I am not particularly fond of fish.
How are you not fond of it?
That girl only thinks about her own food. She only knows to find the yummy food for herself.
Don't be like that with food.
She needs to diet a little. Look how she's so bloated.
Eat that and no more.
Seeing how she's getting her make-up done at the shop.
We must be getting super important guests coming.
It seems to be the case.
I'm so curious.
Miss Head Chef.
Did you hear anything about it?
She just told me to pay special attention to the food.
For how many?... For four.
She usually checks on the girls beforehand, when we have precious guests coming.
Go and ask around a little then.
If it's something I need to know she would tell me.
Her not saying anything to me, means I don't need to know.
You're not the manager for no reason. You sure know the director so well.
I don't think I can meet up today.
Why?
Jo Kyeong unnie called to tell me the professor has time today, so I'm on my way to the school right now.
I need to show her my dance while she has the time.
Alright.
Have a great time.
Yes.
Are you headed to the hospital?
Yes, I should.
Is the reservation under your name?
No, under Director Park's.
With who?
I called the director.
Did you check the special room?
I did.
You sparkle, Mother.
Back in the days, I would be called beautiful, even without having to be adorned like this.
After only waking up from sleeping, I would.
What name is the reservation under?
Park Jeong Moo.
Please to greet you.
This way, please.
The guests are here. For the special room.
Okay.
He says he left a little late because of a patient.
Did he say he will be late by a lot?
No, I think he's almost here.
Omo!
What brings you here?
I came to eat.
We meet again.
Did you two meet alone before?
She came here last week.
Were you two not speaking in friendly language before?
Director, your memory is so good.
Somehow.. and with us looking to turn 60 in not such a long time.
But most importantly, she is the true owner of Buyonggak, so I should show her the respect.
Time sure flies fast. It seems only a couple days ago, when I met you for the first time at the wedding hall.
And our madam is still so beautiful as always.
I guess I got old by myself.
Oh, director. You don't even have an ounce of fat.
The reservation was made for four under the name Park Jeong Moo.
Oh, right. They'll be a little late.
Let me bring tea for you first.
Yes.
Tea, please.
Yes.
Madam.
Seeing how you're here again. It seems you've had a change of mind then?
No, I only followed him here. Business is business.
What do you mean ?
About operation of this place.
You want to take over?
No.
What do you mean no. It seems that's the case. It is, right?
You must be busy, so please go out now. Just call one Serving Miss to come.
Madam.
That issue. Please don't bring it up again.
Must you really get rid of the only remaining gisaeng house?
Your guests are here.
Aigo, sorry, I had an urgent patient.
Hello.
Yes, long time no see.
It's been about a year, right?
Yes, since the last time was the end of the year before last.
So it's been longer even.
Take their coats.
Ah...yes, thank you.
Wow, to be here like this. I really look forward to today.
This here is Director Oh.
It's an honor that you came to see us.
I'm Oh Hwa Ran.
The honor is mine.
You should give her yours too.
My business card, it's in there though.
It's quite fine. You could give it to me as you leave later on, if you'd like.
You are really so beautiful.
Thank you. It feels so nice to be complimented by the madam.
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The special room.
Oh here.
Careful.
Make it faster, please.
Oh yes, alright.
This isn't a place to which just anyone can come, right?
Only the distinguished men come by, for the most part.
I'll have to brag to my friends about this.
It's such a nice sight to have couples come together like this.
It's thanks to Director Geum, of course. Director, you've gotten even younger.
It's probably because he gets great treatment at home.
What kind of great treatment do you get at home?
Why don't you tell them, honey?
Just making sure his breakfast is well-made, and not to nag too much.
It's true. Men get old on the account of the women's nagging.
Director.
Yes!
We don't look the same age, do we?
The way you talk sounds so young.
There are those with surgeried faces who are only young in look, but old in voice.
It is quite strange, actually.
Men, you mean?
Yes.
There's a doctor who comes by, who is a plastic surgeon.
His face looks to be in the late 40s, but his voice is that of a grandpa.
Please have some.
Yes.
Does the taste suit you?
Yes.
The water kimchee is ripened just right.
I see.
She's not the wife or anything.
This is black seed porridge, isn't it?
Yes.
The taste is so rich. Other places don't have this kind of flavor.
It's true.
Our kitchen head is very skilled, and only uses the best ingredients.
Ingredients are really very important in food.
Of course.
You must be busy, but I see that you only tend to us.
Yes. I'll go out now.
Why? It'll be nice if you told us more stories.
First, please share your talks with each other.
Then.
Wow, I got to see the famous Oh Hwa Ran of Buyonggak.
Is she really that famous?
Among men.
On what account?
Her beauty, and etc. etc. of course.
From what I hear, she's not easy to meet, even if you come here.
What exactly is etc. etc?
Your porridge is getting cold, Madam. Please eat porridge.
It's because of that poise of hers, that she is called the top gisaeng in the Republic of Korea.
They say women and homes are distinguished by the way they are adorned.
Wait and see, if we put all that effort into our looks too, and get ourselves adorned.
Ah. Is that the case?
You think you can turn glass into diamond?
Hello ?
Where?
I'm on my way home. Nearly there.
Hello ?
Hello ?!
You scared me.
Why ?!
You startled me.
Not pleased to see me?
What brings you here?
Just to see you.
After sleeping on it for a night. Are you feeling wronged again?
No, it's not that.
I won't ask you if you ever received flowers from a man before.
But it was my first. Gifting flowers to a woman.
But to be honest, I felt lousy when you returned it right away.
What do you mean right away? It was the next day.
Did you dance well in front of the professor?
Yes.
What did she say?
She gave me a few pointers.
Go on in.
Did you wait long?
No.
Thank you.
This is the last time. It's more embarrassing than I imagined.
When I see you, I understand why women are compared to flowers.
And your mother?
She's at Namwon.
Did you not dream of me last night?
No.
From now on, call me first. I'm not always here.
Though it's true that it's especially welcoming, when you show up suddenly like this.
Hwa Ran.
Yes?
You're beautiful.
You never once saw me as a man, have you?
How would I ever dare to?
Had I known how the voice gets old too, I should've done some datings.
You have thoughts of Master Baek Hyeong, don't you?
Soon Deok is still here, right?
Of course.
Kitchen head. The director asked for you to go to the meeting room.
Master Joong Bong is here.
Omo. Master Joong Bong is here?
Delicious.
The punk here sure knows how to put on a good act.
Yes.
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Let's look.
How long has it been since you were here last?
It's been a while, hasn't it?
My son, I've kept hidden. Better than a blood-one.
I am lacking much.
How have you been?
With lots of fun.
Each trickle and each splash.
Full of fun.
Please stay long.
Regard it as your home.
To die here?
You are going to have to live at least 10 more years.
I am ill.
That dupe or whatever.
Says I won't pass two more months.
I wanted to come see you once, for the last time.
All these years, what should be seen and what shouldn't be seen.
I saw lots.
So on my way to leave, I need to clear my sight, right?
As my breath halts, I want to remember your faces.
You are beautiful as always, both of you.
Don't cry.
It will water down the taste of liquor.
Soon Deok.
Yes.
For such a youngster.
Why is there so much sorrow on your face?
I am not young.
I will be in my 50s too, in just a little time.
Your skill for changing the topic.. has increased.
The bubbling woogeoji (outer cabbage leaf) stew you make.. is what I crave to eat.
I will go make it right away and bring up to you.
Anything else?
Now that I come here, I can understand why men like this place.
Right?
The powder room?
Yes.
This way.
No, outside one.
At the end of the hallway, make a turn.
Yes.
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Are you looking for the powder room?
Is this the kitchen here?
Yes.
The powder room is this way.
Where's our woogeoji (outer cabbage leaves).
There.
Right.
You didn't know?
No, Master Joong Bong is ill.
Yeah?
Why aren't you coming in?
I was just getting some fresh air.
Is there anything else I can get you?
Huh? Oh, no.
Today... let's have one drink.
Yes.
Western liquor would be too strong.
It's not possible to order soju, is it?
Why not?
It's okay?
But I can't drink soju.
You are such a perfect lady.
Just have wine, dear.
Yes.
The wine list is...
Just pick one for us, Director Oh.
I'll prepare something suitable to the food.
Yes.
Not the wine in wine storage. The wine cellar.
Yes
The one on the very bottom. Bring that one.
Yes.
Did you have a smoke?
No.
Director Geum, you smoke?
Somehow... but just on a few occasion.
I saw a person who is slightly unwell in one leg.
Is she a gisaeng too?
With her hair up?
Yes.
The kitchen head.
The kitchen head is a woman?
Yes.
As I said earlier. Her skills are the best.
And she's been at our place for over twenty years.
Then, with her husband, and all?
No, she's still unmarried.
These days the old maidens do everything.
How much does she earn? For salary?
You want to steal her?
We have many who want her.
Since everyone who comes here has a large household to run.
Her face is pretty too, isn't she?
Yes.
Actually.
I didn't take a good look.
She's gentle, and skilled. If she were to raise a family, she would be great. But she herself declines it.
Though it's not really a fault these days, to be slightly inconvenient, physically.
Isn't that so?
Of course.
Now that you tell us about her. I'm curious.
Could we meet her?
I know a good older bachelor among my close acquaintances.
She doesn't come into the guest rooms. She's easily embarrassed.
Is it ready?
Yes.
Since you're here, please enjoy watching a dance.
That'd be great, of course.
Have the men hold the women. That will lessen the nausea.
Hurry.
Is it really true?
Were you always tricked? Just believe it.
Look how we're fine.
It's useless if you do it haphazardly.
Do it properly.
Harder.
Not too good, right?
Come back in three months will be fine.
You don't feel well, Grandpa?
Where do you have pain?
It's alright. Go ahead.
I'm all better now.
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Why were you so quiet?
Nah.
Because I said to close Buyonggak?
Don't get involved.
Is there a reason for it?
Now it starts.
For as long as Buyonggak exists, great-aunt gets mentioned.
All I ever did was inherit it, but because of her, our entire clan has had our image lowered.
What image is lowered?
Do others know the details? They only regard it as some gisaeng house.
Since we have an interest, it's a perfect time to make a clean closure and stop the worrying.
Someone wants to buy it?
Yes. Someone who wants to tear down and build a villa.
You are really...
Why?
Let's talk at home.
That fox-like wench.
Who is?
Oh Hwa Ran.
Won't you take some honey water?
Yes.
It's refreshing.
Who were the ones who came through the special room?
Director Geum, his wife, and another couple.
He needed to find out about this place, so he can help.
Since Jang Joo Hee will surely jump in spite, if she finds out I told on her.
Yes.
Will he be coming by again?
He doesn't have the time for that.
Did they leave after having a good time here?
He's always been on the taciturn side.
Though he told me to relate to the kitchen that he enjoyed the food, as he was leaving.
I don't feel at ease because of Master Joong Bong.
Though everyone comes once and leaves once.
He ate half a bowl of rice with the woogeoji stew.
Soon Deok.
If one day ,
You receive a notice for two months to live.
Will you have no regrets for your life?
Not knowing love.
Not knowing men.
You've only lived in front of the fire.
I never thought about it.
Just because your leg is a little inconvenient, you've chosen this path.
But that is actually not a big deal at all.
It is only not a big deal, when it's someone else.
I need to repent too.
Though I acted like I worried for you.
I've always been worried you might leave Buyonggak suddenly after falling in love with someone.
Our Buyonggak can't be without you.
Everyone is dispensible.
But I will not leave Buyonggak.
Because of grandma, and you.
I have lived here until now like a human being.
Ja...!
Did you eat anything?
I can't seem to swallow anything.
It's raw seafood over rice.
I had it properly made at a Japanese restaurant.
Just eat a few spoonfuls at the least.
Okay?
They were closing so they wouldn't make it, but I pled them with a lie.
I told them my older sister was pregnant, and my brother-in-law went on business abroad.
But that she just had to eat it.
The living have to live.
Drink one sip.
It'd stink up this place.
Let's go out then.
Eat up.
How is it?
It's pretty good.
Does your grandma show up in your dreams, by chance?
Where are you coming from?
School.
And your dinner?
I ate this and that.
Let's eat this together.
Eat some first and leave some then.
It's not as if Buyonggak has a bad image.
I don't want my maiden family to be misunderstood as of lower rank.
My great aunt is the only one who failed in love, and ended up in that profession.
The past is the past.
If Buyonggak closes its doors, the one and only gisaeng house of our nation is gone.
It's nothing great to save.
No need for it to last long.
And what about those members who live and work there?
Why should we worry about stuff like that too?
There's that saying too. Poverty is beyond cure.
Are you not worried about other people's living circumstances at all?
You only worry about yourself?
Reconsider it.
You've fallen for Oh Hwa Ran?
Your gaze didn't look normal.
Don't turn the blame on me.
Does she think she's the wife or what?
How dare she worries about my husuband's taste buds right in front of me!
That much is a given at any other proper Korean restaurant too.
But you treated me coldly and as if we're not close.
We went there as couples dining together. Did we go there to show affection for each other?
Didn't you see how Director Park was with his wife? He spooned food for her, and touched her.
Then let's go back there again.
Never mind!
If you're go this low, I will close shop next year.
Be more kind-hearted. How long do you think you will live?
I'm the owner and I want to sell it. Why are you like this, seriously?
What about breakfast?
We'll eat there.
I made a stew.
Yes.
Why you?
I'm going too.
To where? To the cremation site?
Yes.
Are you crazy?
You're not scared?
It's how you look at it. Everyone dies.
I'll have to see it at some point, it's nice to see it now.
Are you saying you'll cremate me?
Yup.
Great job.
You don't have a son, where would be your gravesite?
Yeah it's better to cremate than to have no proper burial site or whatnot.
That girl. Can't you at least talk nicely, even if it's in vain?
If you say stuff like that in vain, you'll be punished.
What Gong Joo said is true, on that.
Have a safe trip.
That little...!
Did you eat breakfast?
Of course.
You only know how to eat. You don't know how to make it, right?
I haven't lived so elegantly.
What do you make well?
Instead of saying good at anything, I think I just know all the basics.
Rice, the usual stews, and grilling seaweed too.
I sure would like to eat it once.
But what to do.
There's no pretext for me to be invited to your home, and our circumstance doesn't really allow it either.
At our villa.