New Tales of Gisaeng
Nuna, should I sell the house?
Why?
I just don't really think I can live in the house where grandma passed away.
Because you're scared?
For a number of reasons.
It's too big for me to live there alone too.
And if you sell it?
I think a 16-pyong (~ 570 sqft) place would be just right.
Selling... then buying...
You'll lose a lot to taxes. Not just one or two percent.
But I can't be a burden here forever.
I told you, don't think it that way. It's just one extra spoon.
And you do the laundry too.
Should I hire a housekeeper?
Dad would find that inconvenient.
Think it it thoroughly before you decide to sell the house. You could lose all your money. Plus taxes.
Yes.
How is it that you fold the laundry so neatly?
Unnie, try this on.
Omo. It was for me?
Yup.
Nuna, you are really so skilled.
It fits really well. And it's comfortable.
That will be $100.
Okay. I'll pay.
Should I make a skirt to go with it too?
I've got a couple skirts already.
Thanks, I'll wear it well.
I asked you to make one for me too. My shirts are all worn out.
I heard you.
I feel like eating ddeokggook (rice cake soup) all of a sudden.
We don't have any.
Should I make it for you?
We don't have any rice cakes. What will you make it with?
There's rice though? And grinder?
I shall have to show my cooking skils properly then.
You do that and then?
Nunims, you should go and watch TV comfortably.
You're really going to feed ddeokgook to me, right?
Yes.
Aigo, what are you all doing?
I said I wanted to eat ddeokgook, and Sohn Ja said he'd make it for me.
How?
It's a secret. You are forbidden to enter here.
Your mom's going to have her hair washed. Anyone who needs to do business should go now.
Some wine for me.
I'll sleep after having a drink.
Oh.. I wonder what they named the child.
Before this evening, I was feeling despair. But, now it's been changed to hope.
How exactly do those people know? About the future?
If you cultivate your enlightenment, you develop power for vision, they say.
Thinking about how she's been secretly watching over Ra Ra for over 20 years, thinking she was her own.
It's heartbreaking.
Yes, I know.
That Master Jeong said she'd meet the child soon.
Maybe it means they will live together, Dear?
It's hard to know whether it means they will meet and live together, or if they will simply meet.
If we bring her into this home, Ra Ra would feel hurt.
Let's do this, Dear.
Once we find the child. Let's have the family of four live in a big apartment together.
Four?
Us, and the child, and Han Soon Deok. Since our son will have to continue living with daughter-in-law.
What pretext do we have to live together? That's nonsense.
Do you think so?
Things like that... we can think about it slowly.
Well, that's true.
It smells really good.
Since I don't have a lot of time, it's only shredded seaweed on top.
But it looks the look.
Is this everything?
There's some left in the pot. Nuna, would you like some?
Yes. It looks yummy.
How is it?
It's yummy.
It really tastes like real ddeokgook.
It is ddeokgook. What do you mean tastes like it?
How did you make it?
Knead it with fingers, after mixing powdered rice with water.
I see, so there's that method.
It's really very tasty.
The shapes are a little lacking.
It's good enough if it tastes good.
Did you invent it or learn it?
From Grandma.
They do it this way in her hometown.
Did you make it, for real?
Would you like to have a taste?
Well.. of course.
Just ignore the look.
Let's see.
Sohn Ja... you really inherited your grandma's cooking.
The taste and feel are all there.
You should've gone to culinary school.
Here.
Nice! It did good.
Even if the broad acts like a jerk, be nice.
I thought you said she was a maiden.
Even though she's a maiden, she's like a broad.
How old is she?
Forty.
Did she not marry, or was she unable?
She was unable to, of course.
She's coming.
The size is no joke.
Hi there.
I'm a little late.
This doesn't count as late at all.
Honey, my manager.
Hello there... Yes.
You are quite good-looking.
Oh. Thank you. Please sit.
She keeps on bragging about you, so I pestered her.
Really?
Yup.
I'm not sure if you like tuna fish.
Anything made by others is delicious to me.
Mom, do you have any gift-certificates?
I do, but not enough to buy any outfits.
Give them to me. My friend's birthday is tomorrow.
I'll buy her present with it.
I hear you treat her super well.
It's just the usual husband role.
The basics.
Since my finger is like this, The basics.
Since my finger is like this,
this man here washes my hair for me too.
Isn't that a given?
If I get hurt, won't you wash mine too?
Of course I would.
Spouses.. in one word, how would you describe it?
Guaranteed to be my side.
When the spouses get along, that is.
They say you get into a period of tedious boredom after living together for a year. Do you have that?
For us, it seems the longer we live together, the stronger our affection for each other.
Oh, this is so tasty.
Honey, here, this.
Open.
It's yummy, right?
It melts.
Dear, what is troubling you?
Please tell me.
Do you feel ill somewhere?
No.
Then?
Spouses are suppose to share sad times and happy times together.
Dear...
about Da Mo...
do you see any strange...
It's about Da Mo?
Did you ever sense something strange about him? In everyday sense?
What kind of strangeness?
For example, showing woman-like behaviors or...
Dear!
That rascal.. it seems...
It seems what?
Did he contract some illness?
Yes.
What illness?
We will have to confirm it by asking him.
But that kid... he's not interested in women.
Why wouldn't he be interested in women?
He's dated a few. And...
He said he was going to date a lot while he's not working.
That's what the rascal said.
But have you ever seen it? The girl he's dating?
No.
The kid who's dating goes to Hong Kong with his grandma?
That's because he's not seeing anyone just yet.
Yesterday, I met with Ra Ra.
Did she call you?
No, at the Geum Hospital.
He told Ra Ra to make it look like she's the one who didn't like him and dumped him.
He asked that favor from her.
Oh my. But why?
Ra Ra talked about it in circles,
but Da Mo...
She believes Da Mo is gay.
What? Nonsense! She's insane!
I was dumbfounded when I heard it too.
But after I thought about it thoroughly.
It seems true.
That's nonsense.
Our Da Mo.. how does he look so?
Then, why did he do that with Ra Ra?
And, why does he act like he's dating someone, but brings no one home?
That's because if he introduces someone to us, that would lead to marriage, of course.
Just listen.
I asked around the secretaries.
The men who are handsome.
Gays are actually more common among them.
Oh gee!
Then the actors of our country.. Are they all gay?
I...
even found some evidence.
What evidence?
It came out of Da Mo's room.
In his desk drawer.
I'm sure it belongs to an ex-girlfriend.
I'm going to ask him straight.
If it's really from an ex-girlfriend, like you said.
Then, I'll tell him to bring that girl to show us.
I'm sure that's the case.
You are mistaken, Dear.
Then why would he decline Ra Ra, when he's not seeing anyone?
If he isn't too fond of her, then he should be looking for someone better, to tell you the truth.
Have you ever seen him sad after a breakup?
That's because he never really suffered any.
That's because he never dated anyone.
He's never experienced that kind of pain in the first place.
He's just been putting on that act like he's got someone, like he's been dating around.
I asked the secretaries, and...
they say sometimes they're afraid of being caught.
So they talk about women more, on purpose.
They act like players, on purpose.
The other day, when I brought up about marriage, you saw how he reacted too.
Other than this.. is there anything else?
Like.. woman's clothing or something?
Would he keep that around?
The maids clean every single day.
Now that I hear what you say.
Don't say anything over the phone.
He'll think of excuses.
But our son is so manly.
That ahjumma has nothing better than me.
How did she get so blessed?
Even the slippers have their mates.
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Who's calling so late?
The kitchen..?
Oh Bong.
You answer it.
Say I'm washing.
Hello?
Why are you answering?
Ahjussi is washing up.
Hand me to Dan Se shi.
Ahjussi is asleep. Should I wake him?
No.
Yes.
Aigo.
She said she wanted Dan Se.
Was she going to order more work to be done, so late at night?
Where's dad?
He says he's going to exercise a little bit at the spring water station before coming home.
Why is it so quiet here?
Did Gong Joo go out?
Yes.
She said she was going to Dongdaemoon market to look at clothes designs,
and Sohn Ja went too.
Welcome.
Unnie, how much is that?
That's $80.
Let me see it.
You go and pick out your clothes, upstairs.
You pick it out for me.
It's for you to wear, not for me to wear.
Regardless, you know how to choose.
It's going to take quite a long time for me to go around this place.
It doesn't matter.
Time is what I have left anyway.
It's Sunday, but that thing isn't going out on a date?
I peeled some fruits.
Okay.
See if it's sweet.
It's pretty good.
I hope it doesn't rain so much this year.
Last year, there were no fruits to eat.
Yes.
You're not going to have some?
I ate some while I was peeling them.
I'm saying this for just in case.
Yes?
If, by chance, in the future, you meet someone nice,
don't avoid it just because of how we live.
Date him.
I'll do whatever it takes to make sure we do wedding preparations for you.
There isn't anyone.
You never know about life though.
You could meet someone,
and you could get that fond feeling.
Then that means that person is in your fate.
Dance is important too,
but living as a woman is important too.
You can marry, and still dance all you want.
But if you fall for dance and that alone, and miss the timing to marry,
you will regret it later on.
For me, I truly want to see you live a happy life, Sa Ran.
You and our Gong Joo both.
You go and get something to drink first.
Why?
I'm getting the urge.
Never mind. I guess it can't be helped.
That brat won't even say sorry?
[ In Japanese ] Hyung, are you in here?
Yes.
Hyung, hurry and poop.
They're leaving soon.
I got it.
Hyung, hurry and come out.
I'm about to poop.
Go into the next stall then.
But there's someone in there still.
But why aren't they coming out?
Hyung, you know what though?
This is the woman's bathroom.
It was so urgent I didn't know.
Done pooping?
Not yet.
Coming out?
I want to take my time pooping.
Did it come out?
Hey, is there still someone next to me?
Yeah.
But how come there's no sound?
Maybe she went out.
No, the door's closed.
Go and check.
Why?
Cuz if someone's in the next stall,
I can't go because it stresses me out.
There is.
Okay. There is?
Yup. There is.
Jeez, why isn't she coming out soon?
That person's probably got constipation too then.
Hyung, it wasn't me who answered.
Who do you think will marry first among us?
Let's close our eyes and point.
Okay...
Here, everyone close their eyes.
At my count of one, two, three.
One, two, three!
Open.
You pay the tab today.
Fine.
Nah, I should buy, since it's my birthday, and since I got so many nice presents too.
Then you pay for the next round.
Okay.
The ad in the paper looking for an ahjumma is your house, right?
Yeah.
I saw it too.
That was your house?
Yeah.
You don't know our home address?
I didn't have it memorized. But it continues to come out.
Because no one called.
Except we keep getting the prank calls.
Isn't it a little bit overboard?
To find the housekeeper ahjumma from a long time ago?
I mean, no matter how well she worked.
That's what I want to say.
But Grandpa asked us to find her no mater what.
Maybe she and your grandpa had something going on?
I thought of that too, but she said no.
My grandpa is a little strange lately.
Why would your grandpa be?
Yeah, he's so full of vitality.
You can't be sure about the elderly though.
Hey, let's play like crazy since it's been a long time.
Yup!
Today, for our Joo,
I will show my ruined image.
You all anticipate for it.
How many minutes do you do this?
I slowed it down to 20 minutes these days.
What?
I went to Dongdaemoon market earlier today, to buy an outfit for the ahjumma.
Why clothes for the ahjumma?
Since she does a good job.
Then you should buy her a proper one from the department store.
You buy at Dongdaemoon?
These days Dongdaemoon clothes are nice too.
The designs and everything are really nice too.
I ran into some girl at the bathroom, and she's totally outrageous.
How?
You know how I understand Japanese, right?
Some little Japanese boy came in and...
he came without knowing it was the woman's bathroom, because he had to go real bad.
Come this way.
Yes.
You can't even be on time?
My hair took a while.
Yes, thank you.
When I work here, a day goes by so fast.
It's true.
The time that passes in a gisaeng house, compared to the time that passes among the ordinary.
Think of it as passing three times faster.
Three times?
Among the ordinary people, time is divided into breakfast, lunch and dinner time.
In our gisaeng house, we just have night and day.
During the day, we're recharging and preparing for the night,
and it feels very short.
Therefore.
The night is the day's everything here.
That's why a day in the gibang (gisaeng house) goes by in such an instant.
Those of us who work in the kitchen too.
In setting large tables, there isn't the extent to relax our backs, even when we've got the hang of things.
Soon we're old women with warped backs.
Life is what is truly vain.
Back in the days,
were there three working the kitchen too?
Yes, of course.
But back then, the kitchen head wasn't called kitchen mother.
We were called Oya (boss), Choongan (middle) and Shida (underling).
And when it came paytime, Oya would be the one getting paid, and she would distribute to middle and underling as she sees fit.
That bad habit of your eyes is too unsightly to bear.
What?
What are you staring at?
What did I stare?
It's not as if you're young either.
In old day's standard, you are an elder man past 60.
Oh my. Girls.
Have you ever in your life.
Seen a drooling 60-year-old elderly man like this who does every imprudent and rash deed possible?
Oh my... is it because he ate too much rice and vegetables?
These days the trouble is to know whether he's got any sense for a grown up.
A troublesome boy is none other.
Make your troubles where there are no adults around.
2 kg gained. My weight.
Why is it that Hong Kong has so many things to eat.
Your complexion looks brighter.
Really?
My mom comes in without knocking first?
Sit down.
Can't I sit after I wash first?
Something unpleasant with father again?
Because of you.
The chairman says to hand this to you.
Hello?
I hear mother's back.
Yes, just a little while ago.
And Da Mo?
I'm with him.
Don't show any signs and just bring him out, telling him we'll have dinner out.
What about mother though?
Would we bring that up where mother is present?
Say something that makes sense instead.
Okay, I understand.
By 6:30. At "Asadan".
Yes, all right.
Your father says to have dinner out.
Go wash up.
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Hello.
Where are you?
Seoul.
Omo, weren't you coming back the day after tomorrow?
I wanted to see you, so I shortened it.
Why did you have your phone off?
I was trying to read a book.
Let's meet tomorrow then.
Yes.
I'll be there by two.
Da Mo's at the restroom.
You didn't let anything show, right?
Yes.
What happened?
You. How much is your alcohol tolerance level?
It's not weak.
Order alcohol.
Whatever it is you want to say, just say it.
If you're prepared to answer honestly.
Yes.
First,
the Ra Ra issue from last time.
Why did you lie?
For a guy, you sure lie to your family a lot.
I'm sorry.
Why did you do that?
I met her two or three times,
and I didn't really feel any attraction towards her.
But you seemed to be fond of her.
And that's how I settled it, since I didn't want things to become an issue.
You...
do you like men?
What are you talking about?
Instead of women,
do you like men?
You're joking, right?
I'm not joking.
Really?
We are your parents.
Even if the world throws stones at you.
We would stand in your place to get hit by the stones,
but we would never give up on you.
Therefore, tell us truthfully.
I'm a straight man.
You are, right?
Not even a little bit that way?
Of course not!
Why did you come up with such a thought, out of nowhere?
What did I do?
Then, what is that hairpin in your desk drawer?
What pin?
Oh. Ra Ra's pin?
That's what you saw?
It was Ra Ra's pin? The woman's hairpin?
I got it from her during the group date, and I've just been keeping it.
Then it means you were fond of her to a certain degree.
Why do you say she's so-so.
After seeing her more, she didn't really interest me.
Then, what kind of a girl are you looking for?
Someone alluring, of course.
Foremost and second too.
That's what's most important.
To think how much we worried!
Just because I keep a pin around, you come up with such imagination?
Ra Ra thinks you're on that side.
She's really funny. It's not like she's in puberty.
You can swear on what you said today, right?
Of course!
You'll see for yourself later on and know,
whether I marry a woman or a man.
Don't even say such things.
When are you going to marry though?
Give us some assurance, as a son.
Father, should I choose the qualifications or love?
Why not have both if you're at it?
That's the best.
Because that's difficult.
It's not difficult. Get your mom on it.
Yeah. Trust mom once.
Let's talk more later.
What are you doing?
Meditating.
What meditation?
Huh?
What do I need to do to be loved too.
By the grandma?
Yeah.
Aren't your legs cramped?
Don't make me talk.
Unnie. Does she have something like a designer purse?
Or some expensive accessories. Does she?
I didn't see any.
In the closet or something?
There isn't.
Don't let on that I asked about it.
Yes.
How can a son of such a family not buy a bag?
Ra Ra is so senseless.
That's why Da Mo doesn't like her.
What are you doing?
Is it heavy?
Move it.
You want to do facial mask?
Yeah.
Me too, please. My face feels tight.
Sohn Ja is a lot brighter like before, right?
Yeah.
But why isn't he leaving?
Would you want to live in that big house alone, if you were him?
At nights, it might feel like his grandma's soul might appear.
That's true.
Unnie, what are you going to with your first paycheck?
I haven't even auditioned for the dance company yet.
With your skills, I'm sure you'll get in.
I don't know.
The judges.. they tend to want to put their own students through.
Dear God.
The prayer I prayed to you not long ago.
I'm going to edit it just slightly.
Da Mo's bride-prospect. Even if I don't find her great.
As long as Da Mo and my wife are happy,
I will accept her as my daughter-in-law, as is.
I am not too greedy.
Hello.
Did you leave home already?
Yup. I'm on my way there.
Your grandma called to invite me over.
To the house?
Yes. Go and tend to other business.
Where would I find other business to tend to all of a sudden?
You could just go to the horse stable.
All right.
Omo. Why do you like him so much?
The grandma is waiting.
Yes.
I'll go wash my hands first.
I went to Hong Kong, with my grandson.
Yes.
This...
it's nothing expensive.
But I bought it because I thought of you, and I thought it would suit you.
Oh my gosh,
Thank you.
Try it on.
How did you buy something so pretty?
Do you like it?
Yes. Very.
Did you pick it out yourself?
Of course!
It looks like we have a guest?
Yes.
And my mother?
She went out not long ago.
It suits you nicely.
These things need to be worn by youngsters to look pretty.
Oh.
You've seen him, right? My grandson.
Yes.
How are you home so soon?
The appointment was cancelled.
Grandma, would you like to go see a movie since it's been a long time?
Fine, of course. Is there a good movie to see?
Yes. Grandma, you like funny ones, right?
Yeah.
If you're not busy, come watch with us.
No, you two go ahead.
Funny movies should be seen together with many, to be even more funny.
Yeah, let's go together. You said you're not busy today.
I'll make the reservation then.
Oh, okay.
I can't even remember the last time I went to the theatre.
It's even nicer that there are three of us out.
Grandma, you're doing a good thing.
What is?
They say it's good to be hang around young people. You'll get their youthful energy and be younger.
Really?
Yes.
Your grandson will treat you to the movie, so you buy the dinner, Grandma.
Okay. I'll buy a grand meal.
Thank you.
Grandma, would you like to drink some beverage?
Oh, just a cup of water.
Would you like to drink something?
No, I'm fine.
Or popcorn or something?
I'd gain weight.
You can afford to gain some.
It feels like they're doing some expo or show.
This. I'll keep it well and wear it cherishingly.
What is there to cherish?
Aigoo.
Don't sigh like that.
That Master Jeong said they'd meet, so I'm sure we will find her.
Grandma. There, in the middle, a good seat.
Where? Here?
I'm not.
No, it's not that. But you.
Now I croak.
The grandma went out, with your son.
My son came back home?
Yes.
Where did they say they were going?
They didn't say.
Aigo, I sure laughed mindlessly.
It was funny, right?
Yeah.
Since I laughed, I feel hungry.
Laughing is good for the health.
With the elderly, health is most important.
Yes, of course.
I'll be back after I wash my hands.
Okay..
Hello.
Yes, Professor. How are you?
Yes.
It's fine. Please go ahead and speak.
Yes.
What was that?
In front of grandmother...
You liked it, right?
You didn't like it?
I liked it.
I liked it so much it gave me sparks.
How does such a small face haunt me so much?
You didn't miss me?
I wanted to see you.
It won't be okay, if we just left here now to go somewhere, right?
Of course not.
Let's be together all day tomorrow.
Let's meet before noon.
I have to meet my professor before noon.
And I'm rehearsing with Ah Mi too.
Then, just dinner?
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Is it clean?
Yes.
Do you want to go?
In a while.
Did you take pictures with your phone?
Yes, at Hong Kong.
May I see some?
Wow, they're really pretty.
I heard you can print these.
Of course.
The world has really become nicer.
About Han Soon-deok...
They can hear.
Her high heels,
she can make one side short
and the other side longer so that when she walks we won't be able to tell.
We don't know how much shorter.
You said it was just a little bit.
Even if it's just a bit. Let's say it's 5 cm.
Imagine this.
How is she going to wear shoes with a difference of 5 cm?
Is that so?
Are heels the problem now?
Ah, I think she must be dead.
Otherwise, how can she not see the ad we put in all of the newspapers and contact us?
It's not like we put it once.
Maybe.
She might not read the newspaper.
What kind of house doesn't read the newspaper these days?
What do you buy it with, if you have no money?
You're exactly that case.
"If you don't have rice to eat, then you can eat bread"
It's true.
If you don't have rice then you can get flour and make Soojaebi.
What are you going to buy the flour with?
If you can't even buy rice, how are you going to buy that expensive flour?
Is flour expensive?
It's not salty but delicious.
Yes.
You can't cook, right?
I can't cook,
but I can make a couple of dishes.
Give me your hand.
Do you know how to read palms?
Yes, just a couple of things.
You have a good spousal fate.
What about me?
I told you last time; it's fine.
I have no recollection.
It's because your mind was on other things.
Did you have some bird's nest in Hong Kong?
Nope.
You should've had her eat some.
Is it good?
It's what I heard from my professor who went to Hong Kong before.
The rich people in Hong Kong eat a bird's nest every morning.
How is it good for you?
For women, their face won't get old.
It's good for men too.
I'll just eat it next year.
I'll buy it for you tomorrow.
There's plenty in Korea; it's just that it's expensive.
You've never been to Hong Kong?
Yes.
You should have come with us this last time.
I had to practice dance for my exams in May.
Please come with us next year.
I'm fine with it, but
it depends on this lady's circumstances.
Have you heard that story?
The one with the grandfather from Harvard?
No.
Don't you know it?
No.
At the sauna, women from their 50s and 60s were talking to each other.
When one lady mentions that her husband attends Harvard,
the woman next to her says her husband attends Yale.
Another women says her husband goes to Jeon Gook.
Aigoo, they have good education.
I suppose they went to college again at a older age.
That's not it.
The Har-bard one, is a grandpa who is H (haru = everyday) B (babbeun = busy).
The Jeon Gook one is someone who goes around Jeon (whole) Gook (country) by train.
What about Ye-Il (Yale) then?
It's the one who keeps on thinking about the Yenal (past time) Il (happenings).
Oh, that makes sense.
Aigo.
Why did she get so drunk?
She was in a good mood.
So she drank more than usual.
Aigo.
What put her in such a good mood?
Teacher Moon and Ye came.
Hurry and bring the water radish soup.
Child.
Wait. Just stay still.
Let's have you drink some water first.
Up, up.
Even if you're in a good mood, you should drink to a certain limit only.
You're not in your 20's.
Alcohol you drink while in a good mood.
Won't harm your body.
There's nothing good about alcohol.
Didn't you see what happened to Hae Won?
I'll get out here.
I have something I want to buy.
Please go in safely.
Goodbye.
Yes.
Oh, the trunk is open.
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Sleep well.
Is it broken?
It does that once in a while.
You need to get it fixed!
You still don't have an answer?
Is it that easy?
You're going to drink wine?
Because father is coming home late?
Your father, well he's usually late.
I suppose something unpleasant happened?
No.
Then what?
What?
You're not in a good mood right now.
Since I have no reason to be.
Father said something to you over the phone, didn't he?
You're just the same too.
You complain about your father everyday.
But you took only Grandma out on a date.
Because you weren't home.
Then, what about when I'm home?
I only went out today.
I'm always home otherwise.
Did you ever once ask me to go see a movie?
You are just like your father too.
Instead of mom.
Grandma is first.
I had dinner with you and father last night though.
Was it some graceful dinner?
We went out to eat so we could ask you about that.
We were afraid we might start to shout if things didn't go well, and Grandma is here.
I was shortsighted.
Tomorrow during the day, I'm going to spend time with my mom.
Watch a movie, and eat something delicious.
If there's something you need, I'll buy it for you.
Never mind.
What meaning does a forced bow have?
Go.
I think your father's coming in.
Ahjussi.
Ahjussi!
Sleep properly.
Never mind.
Set up your bedding first.
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It should be the time Dan Se brews coffee though.
Dan Se shi?
I, seriously!
You need to escort Representative on her morning exercise.
Aren't you down with cold?
Does your head ache?
I don't think I can go today.
Okay. Lay down.
I'll tell her.
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Are you boiling something?
Walnut porridge.
For Ma Dan Se?
Yes.
That one got himself a proper ailment now.
I'll take it out.
Aigo, aigo.
If I can't lift this too, it's time to go.
I took a look.
Dan Se's blankets were all taken by Saeng Gang.
Why wouldn't he catch a cold?
What about his own blankets?
He didn't even bother taking them out.
According to Oh Bong, he was meditating or premediating.
Meditating?
Ha! A dog is none other.
How is it that there's not one good thing he does?
It's because he only knows himself.
He only thinks about having things comfortable for himself, and feeding his own mouth.
And seeking women.
He seeks after women too?
When he was young, it was major.
Ack, such a sleaz.
It seems Representative drank quite a bit.
Yeah.
For her health sake, she should retire.
Then what will happen to Bu Yong Gak?
We can't be without her.
There's Director Lee.
No, Director Lee's far from it.
And operating this place... looks and skills aren't enough.
I wish she would meet a nice husband, even now.
And live life leaning on each other, and love.
She's not someone who is lacking in love though.
She lives life as the object of all men's adoration.
Even if a thousand adore her.
Even if ten thousand are smitten by her, what use is that?
She doesn't have a man who is really hers.
When she awakes from sleep,
she should have a warm-hearted, attentive man in her sight; next to her.
She is only full of aches now.
No, no, it's not for me to know.
Yes.
Aigoo.
Our household is truly a gisaeng house.
Just full of spinsters and singles.
I'm a young bachelor though.
You're not young. You're little.
My face looks youthful.
But my body is above young.
Is that so?
I'm saying it's so.
Get up now.
It's water radish soup.
You don't feel bitter or burning inside?
My liver is made of iron, isn't it?
Don't be so assured.
No one can have assurance for their health.
Use it prudently.
I'm just a beggar in comparison.
My friends usually spend 8 to 9 hundred a month.
If the white bird tries to be a gold bird, she will tore up.
Wow, pretty necklace.
Did you buy it?
I got it as a present.
From who?
The grandmother who calls me to come every now and then went to Hong Kong.
Let me see.
It doesn't look like gems.
It can't be too expensive, so it can't be gems.
You got it from Eun Sung Group's son, but you're disguising it again, huh?
They say a person needs to get sick once in a while, to have all the toxins in their body killed.
Isn't it?
I don't know.
What exactly is a thing you know?
Dan Se shi!
Oh my, what kind of porridge is this?
Please get up.
I made walnut porridge for you.
Walnut porridge?
Here. And with water radish.
Here.
What?
When I was sick, there wasn't even rice for me to eat.
You said not a chance.
Ahjussi, it's no problem if you're sick, but not Dan Se.
Why not? We're both human.
And old bachelors, the same.
Who is to know for sure?
Just because you look like one?
I'm an old bachelor to the bone.
Why? And not a bad old bachelor?
A person shouldn't be like that, you know.
I only got empty bowl.
Oh Bong made porridge for you!
Because you wouldn't make it for me.
I was about to get up myself to go buy it.
Enough of that.
It's not enough for me.
So what do you want to do about it then?
Ahjussi, even if you get sick and lay down for a few days,
it doesn't hamper Buyonggak operations at all.
But not Dan Se shi.
He does the load of a few by himself.
He got sick because of you.
Feel sorry instead.
Did I knowingly take his blankets?
The movie yesterday...
that Sa Ran who came here went with us too.
Oh, that dance major student?
Yup.
Why?
I called her to come,
and Da Mo came back, and so he asked us to all go together.
And she just comes along?
She said she'd be excused, but I asked her to come.
Then, dinner too?
Yeah.
Seeing those two together, they sure look so good together.
Oh, Mother.. please don't say such things.
Regardless.
I'm saying, they look good.
What about Da Mo's side?
He didn't look like he didn't like her.
Don't put them together again, please.
They could develop some romantic feelings.
What if the girl gets clingy on him?
She's not someone who would.
She's more prudent and respectful than her age.
Then, the opposite.
Da Mo could become drawn to her.
When I saw her.
I thought she was a little too pretty.
Okay.
This persimmon punch is too sweet this time.
Chew well so you don't get indigestion.
You know what it means by chewing up, right?
Yes.
At first it was a little confusing.
You're such a fine-looking one.
Nice body, and handsome.
But why haven't you married yet?
Have you never loved either?
I have, of course.
In America?
In Korea?
In America, once, and in Korea, once too.
With who in Korea?
With the daughter of the owner of the house I rented from.
Their second daughter.
But then?
I went into the monastery to be a Buddhist monk.
So, naturally, we went our separate ways.
You went to be a monk?
Yes.
You did your share of things too.
But, why did you quit that?
I realized enlightenment isn't something that only exists in the room up the mountain.
That's right, right! That's what I say everyday.
Enlightenment is everywhere.
It's in the kitchen too, and the school, and factory too.
Living life with your best is but enlightenment. It's nothing so hard.
It's true.
Our grandma and I communicate so well.
Yes, I know.
Let's meet every now and then and share good words.
Please share some knowledge with me.
I don't have much wisdom.
But you can say that I have a little knowledge, right?
Your gaze is already different.
H..how?
My friend's older sister seems interested in you.
What do you think?
I didn't get a clear look.
Wanna meet her tomorrow?
No.
Because she's older?
Do I meet forcibly?
For whose sake?
You can just meet her and get a sense.
That should come naturally.
Yeon Geol. He's not showing up again.
I think he's lost all his fondness of me.
Is it regrettable?
I'm just saying, you don't have to come starting tomorrow.
I've worked hard, so you should buy me a meal, right?
What do you want to eat?
Lobster.
Not joking.
I'm not joking.
Where do I have that kind of money? To buy lobster?
I'll buy.
With the rent money you got?
It's not like money I'm stealing.
I don't waste money on alcohol or anything.
So to be honest, eating that is not a big deal.
Fine.
Let me experience some luxury thanks to you.
Grandpa.
Do you know what my friends say, about the ad?
What?
Nah, I don't want to say it.
They're not even calling, so stop putting it out.
Don't you feel like the money's wasted?
Use that money to help the society.
Or give it to me instead.
I always complete a task I'm determined to do.
How is it meaningful though?
You should do something meaningful.
Should I call my friends?
It's fun to play games, and helps the brain get younger.
You should meet with your friends too.
These days, you're always home only.
You'll get sick.
Give me the scratcher.
I'll scratch for you.
It hurts when you do it.
What?
Sa Ran!
Ra Ra's friend, Sa Ran.
What about her?
The child the ahjumma took.
That could be Sa Ran.
She looks just like you.
Why haven't I thought of that sooner?
No way.
She's the same age and she looks like you, from when you were young.
You never know about these things.
We put out ads but no calls.
Yet Master Jeong said we'd meet soon.
Then...?
We just need to verify about Sa Ran's mom.
How do we verify it?
We have to see her ourselves, of course.
How.. saying what? To verify?
Let's just call Sa Ran over first.
I have to see her again.
It's one of the two.
They had something in the past.
You know, some kind of attraction mentally.
Or Grandpa really has dementia.
Does it make sense?
What does he mean he wants to that woman's cooking?
Ra Ra, where are you?
The master bedroom.
I have a bright sense, right?
I definitely get a certain sense.
Blood-offspring type?
Yeah.
What if it's not?
We'll see.
Then, it means she and Ra Ra aren't friends, but cousins.
No, it really doesn't make sense.
Yes, Ra Ra?
Do you have time tomorrow?
I have to rehearse.
Spare some time in the evening.
My grandpa says he'll buy you a meal.
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How much do you like me?
You seem like a player.
Your blood type?
It's type O.
My son is type O too.
And when is your birthday?
Omo, grandma!
Grandma!
Dan Sa Ran!
Be my wife!