Wonderful Mama
Do you like it?
I tried to pick something you might like.
You like the feminine look.
You look amazing.
But aren't we getting ahead of ourselves?
Your mother hasn't said yes yet.
She practically has.
Just so you know.
I'm going to talk Mom into having our engagement party this month.
You really are getting ahead of yourself.
We'll take our time with the wedding like you wanted
but you'll have to give in on the engagement.
And don't forget your promise.
What promise?
You already forgot?
You said you were going to propose to me this weekend.
Wow, Lee Soo Jin, you really love me.
You would've cried if I wasn't going to propose.
Tease me all you want.
You're mine once we're married.
Hello, Mr. President.
Of course.
I already took care of it.
Yes.
I did exactly what President Lee wanted.
I'll tell you when I get there.
You need to know about it anyway.
It's sad, but someone will cry today.
Jang Hoon Nam will do anything for his brother.
Get me Nara Fashion's president.
That's right. Right now.
I came to drop this off today.
You're looking for a job?
Excuse me.
Hello?
Yes, it is.
Yes.
I see.
Yes... Not at all.
Yes, I understand.
What is it?
The president's office at Soo Jin's company called.
They want to see you right away.
Why?
Is it about Hoon Nam's wedding?
I think so.
Honey!
We have to move! Let's go! Hurry!
Miss, I'm sorry. We'll talk to Hoon Nam and call you.
Sorry.
But... wait!
They don't want me either?
What do you think?
Do you really like it?
You look pretty.
You look really pretty. Stop staring at yourself.
You only get engaged once.
I want to look my best.
Can you get my boyfriend a tuxedo?
No.
I don't need one.
Will you take some photos, please?
Stand together.
Here we go.
Can we see them?
Sure.
Excuse me.
Yes?
It's me.
Are you with Soo Jin?
Yes, I am.
Then just answer.
Come to my office right now.
I need to speak to you.
Right now?
Don't say anything to Soo Jin. Come alone.
Don't be nervous because she's such a grand lady.
She probably wants to discuss the kids' wedding.
Don't worry.
I'll do a good job for Hoon Nam's sake.
When Jang Hoon Nam's brother arrives, show him in right away.
Yes?
Soo Jin, it's me.
Hoon Nam's...
Hello, Young Yi.
Are you with Hoon Nam?
He's not answering his phone.
No, we just said bye.
Is something wrong?
I don't know if I'm supposed to tell you.
Someone from your company just called.
From our company?
Your mother wanted to talk to Ki Nam.
He just went to meet her.
What? Really?
Yes.
I'm afraid your mother might have a difficult time understanding Ki Nam.
I wanted to ask Hoon Nam to go with him.
I see.
Yes.
I'll call him.
Goodbye.
Mr. Jang Ki Nam's here.
Show him in.
Welcome.
I'm Soo Jin's mother.
I know it was rude, but I'd like to discuss something with you
so I asked to see you.
It's fine.
Please have a seat.
Jang Ho.
Please have a seat.
I heard you're hearing-impaired...
May I speak normally?
Yes, please.
Good.
Then I'll speak normally.
You know why I asked to see you, don't you?
To discuss the kids' wedding?
Yes, that's right.
That's why I asked to see you.
Thank you for accepting Hoon Nam.
Soo Jin came to our house.
Everyone thinks she's wonderful.
Really?
This is awkward.
I can't allow them to get married.
Pardon?
That's why I asked to see you.
It seems that Manager Jang has gotten the wrong idea.
I wanted to ask his family to try to stop him.
I don't understand...
I'll explain.
Are you aware that Jang Hoon Nam hurt our company
in order to save yours?
He ruined the fashion show and lost a $50 million investment.
And he made us take on Nara Fashion's debt.
A company that is on the brink of bankruptcy.
We took on your $900,000 debt.
So that's why Hoon Nam quit his job here?
That's right.
He couldn't keep his private life and business separate, so we fired him.
As if that wasn't enough, now he wants to marry my innocent sister?
How could anyone with any shame want it all?
No, I'm sure that's not the case.
He wouldn't.
Hoon Nam wouldn't.
He wouldn't hurt the company on purpose.
If anyone is to blame, it's me.
I wasn't doing well.
He was trying to help me.
It'll all come up in an audit.
I understand completely that you are very close.
But is it your way to blackmail the rich because you're poor?
Do you think that's right?
Ma'am, that's...
I thought you might be a better man than your brother
so I won't waste our time.
Now you understand why I'm doing this, don't you?
Get me the envelope.
Please take this.
I heard that you raised your brother on your own since high school.
You've been working since you were young.
You must know what life is like, don't you?
Your brother and my daughter were never suited for each other.
Even if I overlooked everything else and just looked at the man
I still can't accept someone immoral.
I know your company is going through hard times.
We'll wipe your $900,000 debt clean.
And... take this too.
It'll help you turn your company around.
You'll have to promise me just one thing in return.
Make this clear to your brother.
Tell him to wake up and know his place.
Take it.
It's quite a bit of money.
It should make your decision easier.
Here.
No.
What's this $500,000 for?
Is this the price for giving up Soo Jin?
You've heard everything.
Why waste time asking questions?
I knew you were something else
but I had no idea it was this bad.
You could've just dealt with me.
You didn't have to drag my brother into this.
I understand.
I promise.
I will never ever see Soo Jin again.
Let's go, Ki Nam.
Hoon Nam, you can't do this.
You can't!
You love her.
They have to know the truth.
Tell them you're not that kind of person.
It's my fault.
It wasn't Hoon Nam's fault.
Please reconsider.
I won't ever cause trouble again.
Please reconsider.
That's enough!
Please reconsider!
I beg you.
I won't ever cause trouble again, so please reconsider!
Let's go.
No!
Wait!
Hoon Nam, wait!
Hoon Nam!
I told you once.
I grew up without my parents.
I've been rejected and kicked around to get here.
I can put up with other people looking down on me.
But there's one thing that still makes me nuts.
I'm sure I don't have to tell you what that is.
Sorry.
I can't do this anymore.
This is the end for us.
Hoon Nam!
Wait, Hoon Nam!
Hoon Nam!
Let go!
I'm really disappointed with you.
I'm so disappointed with you!
Soo Jin!
Hold on!
Get in.
Get in, Ki Nam!
Hoon Nam!
Please listen to me!
Hoon Nam!
Hear me out!
Hoon Nam!
Stop.
It's over.
Don't you realize that?
So...
Do you feel better?
Do you feel good that it's all over because of you?
Soo Jin!
Wasn't it enough to falsely accuse Hoon Nam?
You had to call his brother and offend him?
And you had to make sure Hoon Nam saw it?
I always knew Jang Ho was like that.
I didn't know you were so cruel too.
How could you do that to a human being?
How? How? How?
You really don't know why I did it?
I did it for you!
I don't want you to end up like me.
I want you to meet a good man and have a good life!
Don't use me as an excuse!
Think I don't know you've been looking for an excuse to tear us apart
because you never thought he was good enough?
You treat all poor people like dirt.
Dad left you because you look down on people
and you're so full of yourself.
Let me tell you another thing.
I think your brother's marriage is a failure too.
You have to marry your own kind.
I won't allow you to marry down too!
What mother would lead her daughter down the wrong path?
You may not see the whole picture, but I do.
I can see how your marriage to him would end.
You're doing exactly what I did at your age.
Mom!
You can say that I have a complex or that I'm full of myself.
I'm telling you this as someone who's been around longer than you.
I forced my parents to accept my marriage.
And as you know, we hated each other by the time we got divorced.
I don't want you going down that path too.
You can call me nasty and cruel.
But I'm doing this for your own good.
Now you choose.
Is it me or Jang Hoon Nam?
Ki Nam, let's go home.
Young Yi's probably worried.
We should go.
Or...
Do you want to go have a drink?
Forget what those people said.
You know I'm not that kind of person.
It's not your fault.
So don't feel bad and don't blame yourself.
Okay?
I'm okay.
I believe in you.
Then what is it?
Why are you so sad?
What about you?
You love her a lot.
Can you live without her?
When you love her so much?
I'm going to forget her.
I can forget her.
It'll take time, but I can do it.
So don't worry about it.
I can't stop thinking about Mom and Dad tonight.
If they were still alive...
If they hadn't died so early, you wouldn't be going through this.
I didn't do you any good.
I'm sorry.
I'm a loser.
I think you're the best.
I'm always grateful to you. You give me strength.
When I think of you, it hurts right here.
Ha Pil, take a break!
You don't have to work so hard.
I'll do it.
You rest.
It's okay, Mom!
I can do it, so just let me.
I told you to stop.
Goodness me!
Look at all that sweat.
Then you take a break too.
You're sweating a lot too.
My baby!
Cursed are the women who have no daughters.
What would I do without my baby?
Mom, I'd be nothing without you too.
Look at that little mouth.
Baby, don't fuss today, okay?
You stay quiet as mouse.
The mood around here isn't so good.
Don't worry!
If it's too hard, I'll hold my breath and stay quiet!
Hey, bowl head, what are you doing?
Didn't you hear me?
You're just sitting there quiet as a rock.
I don't believe this.
Hey!
Is something wrong with her ears?
Hey, Ha Pil!
Dad, don't talk to me!
I'm trying to keep quiet here!
I don't believe this.
This is just too much.
You're looking down on me too now that we have a new designer?
Then me too.
I can't forget.
I can't forget him.
His name is Lee Min Soo.
My son.
His name is Lee Min Soo.
Born on June 22, 1978.
Father's name is Lee Beom Suh.
You don't have to worry now.
I've recorded it.
You won't forget your son's name.
I'll get news about him when we go to the country.
What if I don't recognize him?
What kind of mother doesn't recognize her child?
My mornings are better now that Jang Hoon Nam is history.
Honey.
Mother's going to the country with Soo Jin today.
I heard.
Did something bad happen to Mother in her hometown?
She said she hasn't been back there in more than 20 years.
Something bad did happen.
Things with my dad.
He really messed up her life.
What?
What are you talking about?
Pretend you don't know.
Mom gets upset even at the mere mention of Dad.
I'm off.
Wait.
What do you think of getting an English tutor for Ji Woo?
An English tutor?
You get stressed out over Ji Woo's English skills.
He just needs a little push.
Really?
And I thought you were a dummy.
That's a great idea.
He needs a good teacher.
Ask his cram school to recommend someone.
I already got one!
That's surprising.
Send him to the office.
I can't trust you.
I'll have Manager Kim interview him.
Honey!
Why does he need an interview?
And why does Manager Kim have to do it?
Mom, I know we're broke, but we're not horses!
All you give us are vegetables.
I feel like a cow.
Then give me money.
We're broke.
How am I supposed to get anything else?
How's the job hunt going?
I'm back at the convenience store...
Because I have no other choice.
I'm thinking of being a nighttime driver.
I'm tired of interviewing for English teaching jobs.
Me too.
I might have to give up working as a designer
and just work as a salesperson.
You've all made the right decision.
No one gets what they want right off the bat.
So take whatever job you can
whether it's at a restaurant or a bathhouse.
It's the only way to get me money.
Why are you glaring at me?
Is something wrong?
You're just too much.
Your kids are suffering here. Doesn't it even bother you?
All you talk about is money!
We're not money-making machines.
I studied in the States.
Would it make you feel good to see me drive drunk men around
in the middle of the night?
He's right.
You've really changed.
You're like a totally different person.
You only gave us the best because you didn't want people
to look down on us as the Dragon Lady's kids.
How can someone who was so good to us change so drastically?
What if I see someone I know while I'm working as a salesperson?
I'd be so embarrassed.
To be honest, I want to quit more than a dozen times a day.
How could the awesome club-hopping Ko Young Joon
work part-time at a convenient store?
I keep my cap low at work.
Because I'm so embarrassed.
So you're saying you can't do low-level jobs because
they're too tiring, embarrassing, and pay too little?
You won't work part-time
even if you're broke because of your reputation?
That's not what we're saying...
We have our pride and...
Pride?
Did you just say pride?
We did!
Pride is the last thing we have left and...
Come to your senses!
Do you think you were born with silver spoons in your mouths?
What's so great about any of you?
You're nothing but a bunch of good-for-nothing bums!
So quit your whining and work!
Pride comes from the money in your wallet.
And nothing beats working.
Still, how are we supposed to live on $5 an hour?
We could work ourselves to the bone and all we'd make is $1000 a month.
What hope could we have living like that?
Stop complaining. Eat!
Whether it's good or bad, it'll give you energy!
I'm going to the countryside today.
I'm collecting your share when I get back.
You all know that I don't take IOUs, don't you?
She's just too much.
Ms. Money Bok Hee.
She's so irresponsible.
This is all her fault.
She's really squeezing us.
She's not really wrong.
I'll get a job as a nighttime driver before she kicks me out.
I'll call Nara Fashion.
Hi. What?
Young Soo?
Me?
Who is it?
It's me, Young Soo.
Hey, what is it, Pork Belly?
I feel like I'm back in middle school.
Are you free today?
You have an interview.
An interview?
What interview?
I won't get the job anyway.
Your chances are very good with this one.
But you have to be careful about something.
Wow!
So this is Da Jung's husband's building?
She must've done something amazing in her previous life.
Otherwise how could the daughter of a market vendor marry up like this?
Had I known, I would've been nice to her when we were young.
It's a position as Ji Woo's English tutor.
Say the academy recommended you.
And don't mention that we went to school together.
Mr. Ko Young Soo?
Yes.
You graduated from UCLA.
Yes, I studied very hard for ten years.
English is like my second mother tongue.
I see.
Royal Kids English recommended you?
Yes, yes.
The director herself recommended me.
Then you met Ji Woo's mother through the academy?
That's right.
That's the first time we met.
Okay.
When can you start?
Right away.
I can start today.
We'll contact you again regarding your compensation.
- Thanks. - Thank you!
I'll go to the house right now.
Wait a minute.
You know where they live?
Pardon?
What's wrong with me?
What's the address?
That was a close call.
Was it that bad?
Let me tell you!
Your husband picked the right secretary.
She's one tough cookie.
Then again, a man of his position needs a great secretary.
She was very thorough.
And pretty.
Really?
She seemed very loyal to you.
She checked everything to make sure I was okay.
She interviewed me thoroughly.
I broke out in a cold sweat.
Sorry I made you lie.
Don't worry.
Thanks to you, I have a job now.
Thanks, Oh Da Jung.
The old saying is right.
If you're around a rich person, you get some crumbs at least.
Thanks for marrying a rich guy.
And thanks for looking out for a friend.
And thanks a lot for paying me well.
Thanks for letting me help a friend.
I'll work really hard and get Ji Woo to speak English in no time!
I don't want you to feel pressured.
Just be his friend.
Make it fun for him.
Okay.
Mom, I'm home!
Did you have a good day?
I did.
It's that man.
Your friend.
That's a secret.
I'm your English tutor now!
English?
Hey, kid, you don't like English either!
We're going to get along.
For your first lesson...
How about an airplane ride?
Airplane!
That's right! Airplane!
We'll talk to Hoon Nam and call you.
So what happened?
Did Jang Hoon Nam say he didn't want me?
People are very different when they don't need something from you.
He owes me yet he doesn't want to hire me?
I don't believe this.
Goodness!
And who's this?
When did you get here, Young Chae?
Just now.
It's been a long time, Francois.
It has.
You haven't been around.
I thought someone had stolen my VVIP customer.
I was so worried.
You're tanned.
You went somewhere.
Hawaii?
Cebu.
Cebu!
I knew it.
I have so many new things in.
You must try them on.
Wait.
I came to ask you for a favor.
A favor?
What kind of favor?
You know how much I love your clothes.
So I want to be around them all the time, so...
Will you hire me as your shop manager?
Shop... shop manager?
Yes, shop manager.
You?
Yes.
I knew it.
What are you wearing?
You're the queen of new fashion.
You're wearing last year's S/S collection.
Something happened to your family, right?
Not at all!
Nothing happened.
Mom said she'd open a boutique for me.
I wanted some experience.
Boutique?
Hi, Young Joon, what is it?
You took $20 from my pocket, didn't you?
The key to the sports car?
It's in my alligator purse.
Sorry.
I forgot to leave it with the butler.
Why don't you take candy from children?
That was my bus fare for the week.
Okay, okay.
You can have my sports car.
Okay, okay.
Bye.
Darling, you have a butler?
We do.
Why would you want to open a shop if you're so rich?
It's such a headache.
In my opinion...
You should just get married.
Get married?
Me?
The chairwoman of the Apgujeong Buildings
is looking for a wife for her youngest son.
I think you'd be perfect.
What do you think? Are you interested?
Not really...
No, no...
Why don't we take a look at him?
You know the cafe across the street?
Wait there.
I'll call you.
And he's so handsome.
He looks like Hyun Bin!
Right.
Hyun Bin.
Wait there for me.
Good girl.
Hoon Nam!
I brought you tea.
Thanks.
Are you all right?
Of course.
I'm fine.
How's Ki Nam?
You know him.
He's so sad. He'll be in bed for a few days.
Seriously.
She's not the only woman in the world.
Tell him I've forgotten all about her.
What is it, Young Yi?
I can't help thinking about how sad it was for both of you to go through that...
Young Yi, don't or I'll feel really bad.
I'm really okay, so don't worry.
Is this the only order we got today?
Yes.
I almost forgot.
Take a look at this.
That girl from the fashion show dropped it off a few days ago.
So she was serious.
The chairwoman of the Apgujeong Buildings is
looking for a wife for her youngest son.
This might be an opportunity sent from God.
He feels so bad for me.
He wants me to save the family.
I can do this.
If he's halfway decent, my life is looking up.
Hello?
What can I do for you?
You know why I called.
When are you free?
I'm at the office between nine and six.
You can come by any time today or tomorrow.
Why?
You're so forgetful.
You dropped off your resume.
Now you need to do an interview.
Forget it.
I decline.
What?
Your company's too small.
It's not a good fit for me.
Look here!
Are you kidding me?
Then why did you turn in your resume...
I have to go.
Why would I want to be a designer when I'm about to
become the daughter-in-law of the Apgujeong Buildings chairwoman?
Lady! Lady!
That woman's so unpredictable.
Does she want a job or not?
I get it.
Why would a rich girl want to work here?
Hello.
Sorry I kept you waiting.
It's fine.
Orange juice with ice.
Make it really cold.
Coffee, please.
So when is this Hyun Bin lookalike coming?
I came alone because I needed to talk to you.
How did you get here today?
I took the bus...
I mean, I drove my sports car here.
Really?
Where's your mother's building?
Nonhyeon-dong.
And your house?
Town House in Banpo.
And you still live there?
Yes, of course.
But, what's the matter?
Why are you asking me all these questions?
Oh my God!
A metro transit card!
Why does someone who drives a sports car have a metro transit card?
What do you think you're doing?
I didn't take you for such a rude person!
Hey, girlie, rude?
Rude my foot!
You listen to me.
How dare you try to con me?
What? Your mother owns a building?
I did my homework.
Your family's totally broke!
I almost made a terrible mistake to my VVVIP customer because of you!
I've been in this business for 20 years.
I won't let a little nobody like you blackball me!
You stay away from here.
Know your place.
I'm just so mad!
Are you all right?
We're almost there.
I never thought I'd come back here again.
I haven't been back since I was 18.
The person who took your son lives here?
Yes.
I hope he still does.
We'll be able to find out something even if they moved.
You might even be able to meet him today.
Or... I might see that woman.
Is this the right place?
Yes, it's the right place.
It can't be.
When did this place turn into greenhouses?
A lot of time has passed.
Should we ask the locals?
This house is amazing.
Welcome.
How can I help you?
We're from Seoul.
We'd like rooms for the night. Do you have anything available?
Of course. This way, please.
How many rooms do you need?
Two, please.
Clean ones, please.
The neighborhood changed a lot, but this house is still the same.
We used to own this place too.
Now tell me.
Why did you bring me here?
Because of you.
You can't forget that man.
I'm going to tell you something about my past
I've never told anyone.
I want you to forget that man.
Excuse me.
We'd like to ask you something.
There was a Choi Clinic here a while ago.
Choi Clinic?
I don't know.
How long ago?
More than 30 years ago.
Back then, the roads were narrow and there was a huge tree here.
You're talking about back when I was in middle school.
They expanded the roads a long time ago.
They put in roads and a melon patch.
Really?
Then what happened to the residents?
Who knows?
I'm sure they got some money and moved.
The people from the old house might know.
They're locals.
You should try them.
The old house?
Who are you looking for?
The owner.
I heard he's a local.
Could we see him now?
What is it about?
I'm looking for someone from 30 years ago.
I wondered if he might know something.
I used to live here too.
I'm not sure.
That's before I married into the family, so I don't know.
My father-in-law would know about it, but he passed away last winter.
Wait.
My husband might know something.
Can we meet him?
Unfortunately he went to Seoul on business.
He's coming back tomorrow.
What would you like to do?
What can we do?
We'll wait.
Do you have rooms available?
We do.
We're getting a lot of visitors from Seoul today.
Please follow me.
Why aren't you eating?
Is it because of me?
Now tell me.
What is it that you wanted to tell me about your past?
You know that I love you, don't you?
And I count on you.
This is the only time I'll tell you this.
So promise me one thing.
Whatever I tell you, it doesn't leave this room.
What is it?
Who's this baby?
Your... older brother.
Older brother?
Madam Chairwoman, don't be too upset.
We'll get news about Min Soo when the owner comes back tomorrow.
I thought I'd find him right away if I came here.
I guess I was wrong.
It is shameless of me to suddenly show up and tell him I'm his mother.
What if I find him and he doesn't want to see me?
The bond between a parent and a child can't be severed.
I'm sure he'll want to see you.
I can't argue if he doesn't.
If he doesn't, I'll just look from far away.
I don't care as long as he's happy.
I've never done anything for him.
Why would he want to see me? And in my state.
That won't happen.
Don't worry. Try to get some sleep.
You must be tired from traveling.
Can I... have a drink tonight?
I don't think I'll be able to sleep with this pain inside.
Let's have a drink.
Excuse me.
What are you doing here?
I'm here with the chairwoman.
What brings you here?
I'm visiting too.
She said she was going to her hometown.
So this is her hometown.
Yes.
It's a small world.
It's someone else's hometown too.
What do you mean?
It's nothing.
I don't want to bother Yoon Bok Hee.
Of course.
Have a nice trip.
[Min Soon 100 Days with Dad]
Min Soo.
Who's Min Soo?
Your biological older brother.
So this baby's...
That's right.
That's the child your father had with another woman.
Why do you have this photo?
Your father used to secretly stare at that photo all the time.
In the end, we got divorced because of it.
Who's this baby's mother?
Where is she?
Did she raise this baby?
He's not living with Dad, is he?
I don't know.
I cut all ties with your father after the divorce.
The only thing I know is that
that woman completely ruined my life.
I still remember her name clearly.
Yoon Bok Hee.
You've had enough.
It's not good for your health.
Yes, alcohol is terrible for my condition.
I hope I don't get worse.
Still, I won't forget that woman's name until the day I die.
She stole my child.
She's probably raising him as her own.
How would I greet her if I saw her after 36 years?
Would I smile gratefully?
Or would I cry because I resent her so much?
Madam Chairwoman.
I wonder if she still remembers me.
I can't forget her name.
I'll never forget it.
The precious only daughter of Choi Clinic's owner.
Choi Eun Ok.
I really need a job.
Hire me.
If this is just a hobby for you, look somewhere else.
We don't need a spoiled brat.
So you know what happened to this child?
Where is he?
Jang Hoon Nam is just like your father.
Wait! Wait!
I'm sure it's her.
It's only a matter of time until we find Min Soo.