Wonderful Mama
[Episode 47]
Ko In Chul! He's your father.
His hometown is Pyungtaek in Gyeonggi Province.
He was in the military, but he had an illness in his lungs.
And he passed away when he was 32 years old.
And here is Kim Hyun Sook, your real mother.
We're at the temple. Young Soo and Young Joon came, too.
It looks like they will find out about the adoption.
What? What happened?
My...
I really don't have much time.
I still wanted to see Young Chae and Min Soo having their first baby.
What are you talking about? You can still see it.
You said you felt bad for me, didn't you?
Then do me one last favor.
Favor? What favor?
Promise me that you'll do it for me.
Tell me what it is.
You probably know even if I don't tell you.
I told you before, didn't I?
Family support is absolutely necessary for that illness.
Please don't hide it from the children anymore...
I don't want to be a burden on the children. You can never tell them.
Did you mean that?
You're really going to do it?
That's the only way.
My kids finally found their partners and started their own lives...
so I can't let them give up on their lives to take care of their useless mom.
Bok Hee!
Help me. This is the last duty I can do for the kids as their mom.
My daughter Young Chae...
I can still clearly remember the first time I saw you.
You had a bad asthma since you were born, so you always had a cold.
The day I stayed up all night to take care of you when you had a fever of 40 degrees
you called me 'mom' for the first time.
Mom.
And that day, I decided to become your mom.
My Young Soo, you were longing for love and didn't let go of my skirt.
You must have missed your mom a lot.
Even when I put you down next to your father
you came into my arms in your sleep.
I guess that's why you are still full of affection to this day.
And my baby, Young Joon!
Thanks to you, I was able to forget Min Soo that I lost.
Because he was taken away from me when he was just about your age.
As I was giving you a bath, feeding you, and putting you to bed...
I was able to live as a mom again.
In Buddhism, parents and children meet with each other only after millions of years.
But when I made you starve because I didn't have money
and people were calling you 'children of the Dragon Lady' and pointing fingers at you
I regretted it.
Did I make you go through hardships when it wasn't even my place?
But when I look back, I was able to live because of you.
Because of you, I was happy.
What will you do? Will you do what I asked you to do?
I'm sure you'll regret it later.
Don't worry. I won't have a clear enough mind to regret it later.
How did you raise them? Can you live apart from them?
And what about Min Soo? You just found him.
Don't worry about that either.
I'll forget everything, even my children.
Bok Hee.
If you don't help me, the only thing I can do is disappear on my own.
Do you want me to do that?
Let's think about what's the best.
I trust that you'll help me.
Mother.
Why are you outside this late?
What about the kids?
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Mother...
Young Chae, Young Soo, and Young Joon saw your album. So...
What?
You...
Did you see this? You already saw this?
Mom... this is all lies, isn't it?
Does it make sense that you didn't give birth to us? It's not true, is it?
You gave birth to us. You gave birth to me, right?
- Right, Mom? - Mom...
It's nonsense. How could this happen?
It makes no sense at all!
It's not true. It's not true, right Mom?
This isn't true, is it?
I'm not going to believe it.
You're our mom.
Mom...
You don't need to cry.
I don't believe these silly photos.
I don't care who gave birth to us or who our real parents are.
I'm going to ignore all of it.
We never heard this or saw this!
Because you're just our mom like before.
That's how it is.
Sit down now.
Calm down and have a seat.
You're not three-year-old kids, so stop crying.
I was going to give it to you later but it's better this way.
This is the truth you have to know anyway, so it's a good thing.
Then, are you saying this is all true?
You had no relationship with Dad
but you raised the three of us just because you took pity on us?
Yes. Everything is true, so believe everything as is.
Then what's the reason you're telling us about it now?
If you hid it from us for 25 years, you should've hidden it to the end!
What are we supposed to do now?
And what does that mean?
You said you wouldn't be with us by the time we look at the album...
What on earth does that mean?
You don't mean to go somewhere far away leaving us behind, do you?
Mom!
Yes, you're right.
I want to stop being your mom and live my life now.
No need to be surprised.
I took care of you because you were cute.
But I guess you're not my children after all.
As time went by, I wondered who I was.
Now that you're all grown up and have partners, it's time to live your life.
So my job is done.
Mom, what are you saying? So, what are you going to do?
Before it's too late...
I want to have a new beginning as a woman.
Mom, then... by any chance... With Mr. Lee Beom Suh...
Yes, I will go to Seattle or somewhere with him and have a new beginning.
No, you can't even call it a new beginning.
Since I just met the guy I was with before.
He's Min Soo's dad.
Now you know how things happened.
So if you feel grateful to me, don't bother me anymore and let me go.
Got it?
Yes, this is the only way.
Good job.
Really? Young Chae hasn't come back yet?
I see. Call me when she gets home.
What did Hoon Nam say? Young Chae still hasn't come home yet?
She's not home yet. Honey, what do we do?
Since the talk is getting long, she must've told them about their adoption.
It must be a big shock to them.
What's with this thunderstorm on the first day of their marriage?
But they'll understand in the end.
It's more about the love of raising them than giving birth to them.
That's that, but would Ms. Yoon hide the other thing from the children to the end?
About Alzheimer's.
How did it go?
Did Mother tell you about everything?
It's okay.
Nothing will change.
The love of raising children is stronger.
It's okay. Nothing will happen.
Now that you know what kind of person Mother is, you can be nice to her from now on.
I want to do that too...
But... I don't think I have time to do that anymore.
What do you mean? You don't have time?
Mom's going to the U.S.
She's going to live with President Lee Beom Suh, so she's leaving.
Is that... true?
What do I do now?
What do we do?
We'll make the order by next week.
Don't worry, we're operating day and night to make the additional orders.
Yes, thank you.
The items must be a big hit this time.
I need to make another order to the factory.
Yes, Hoon Nam is meeting with someone interested in a franchise too.
Young Chae must be full of luck.
A headache, but there was success as soon as she came to our family.
What's this?
Were you... married?
What... sin did I commit to have this creature as my daughter-in-law...
It's all because of Yoon Bok Hee.
The first step was wrong, so what could go right after that?
Are you awake?
What are you doing? Watching me sleeping in an ugly shape?
What are you saying? You look pretty even when you sleep.
Do you know what I thought about watching you sleep, Honey?
What did you think about?
If you give one and want to receive one, that's not love.
Then what is love?
If even after giving nine, you feel bad because you can't give one more.
That's love.
Now I know you did a lot of things in the States because you didn't have money.
I want to treat you better.
I want to give you everything I have
so you don't go through money trouble or any hardships again.
Honey... I don't need anything now.
I'm happy as long as you're next to me.
I love you.
Hold on.
Yes, Mom.
What? You're already in the office?
Okay, I'll be right there.
Mother wants to see you?
You know... you have to be careful what you say, right?
Am I an idiot? Mom doesn't know anything about your past, so don't worry.
- My head! - What's wrong? Does it hurt a lot?
I must've been stressed a lot these days. I get migraines all the time.
It's okay. See you later.
- Jang Ho! - I knew all about it.
I already know how she lived in the States, so don't bring it up anymore.
What's that?
You knew all about it, and you're still going to live with her?
What's wrong with you that you'd live with this shabby woman?
You're my son and heir to Daeho Group.
If you only hold out your hand, girls who like you will line up...
Mom, why can't you understand what I'm saying?
The only woman I love is Kim Nan Hee. I don't need all the women in the world!
- All I need is her! - Did she also say all she needed was you?
- Not your money? - Yes, she said it was okay to divorce her.
She said she could die tomorrow if I knew the truth that she only loved me.
What a fool!
So, you believe everything, forgive everything, and plan to live with her?
Yes. So don't bring up her past in front of me.
If you tell me one more time to break up with her, then...
then I won't live with you. We'll move out!
Hey! President Lee! President Lee!
That... fool...
Young Soo...
Are you okay? Let me do it. Why don't you take a break?
I feel unsettled because of Mom, so leave me alone.
Seriously...
Does it make sense at all?
It's a shock that the mom who raised us for over 20 years is not our mom...
And now she's tired of us, so she'll leave us behind?
Let's go out. You'll get sick like this.
Let's go for a ride, so you can feel better.
Where do you want to go?
Just hold on.
If she leaves us after dating someone in secret
then what does it make us who are left behind?
I feel bad for her, grateful to her, and sorry for her...
I want to be good to her even starting now. Shouldn't she give us a chance at least?
Just leaving us like jerks! Does that solve everything?
Be quiet! Mother will hear you.
Let's go outside. I'll buy you a drink, so take it out on me please.
Mom left earlier, that's why I'm being loud.
Where did she go? She was in the room just until now.
I don't know. She ran out in the middle of washing dishes.
Why did it run out!
Okay.
Why does she have so many of these?
Look at this! Are you becoming like my mom?
Keep yourself together.
No, I didn't buy them.
Did Mother buy these?
Excuse me! Look, lady.
What? What's wrong?
Are you in your right mind?
Look, how can you just take this? You should pay for it.
What? Pay for it?
I see. How much is it?
Mom... where did you go?
Why? I ran out of the dish soap in the middle of washing dishes.
You went out to buy this? There are cabinets full of them in the kitchen.
What?
Seriously, what's going on with you?
Where are you being absent-minded and always forgetting stuff?
How can you go to the U.S. like that?
Young Soo!
Shut up! Who's forgetting stuff?
It was on sale, so I bought a lot of them!
Strange behavior will come out soon, so your family will notice it too.
Mother.
Please have some tea. It's rosemary tea, and it's good for memory.
You must've have a lot on your mind recently.
What's wrong with you, Mom? Why do you keep spacing out?
Are you already thinking about going to the U.S.?
Or did you make up for lost time and get pregnant with my little brother?
- So is that... - Seriously, this kid! Enough!
That hurts! Why did you hit me when you'll just leave us?
Young Soo, please keep it down.
Mother, please have some tea.
Okay, thank you.
You look so good together.
They say you'll have a happy life when the two look a lot like each other.
And you look so much alike.
I don't usually have time to talk to you like this, so I'm glad.
Of course you don't. I'm sure you're very busy.
Now I think I'm leaving...
I'm not worried about Young Chae since she's grown up and met a great husband.
But I keep thinking about him and Young Joon.
Da Jung...
I'm sorry, but please take care of my Young Soo.
He's soft and not practical so he won't make big money...
but he won't give you trouble all his life.
Of course, Mother. I know him well.
And...
Until Young Joon is ready, please take care of him too.
He acts all grown up, but he's still soft and young inside.
So keep him with you and take care of him instead of me.
Can you do that for me?
Mother...
What the heck is going on with you, Mom?
Are you not going to see us again?
Who knows about the future?
Da Jung...
take this.
I should marry you off before I leave, but I won't have time.
Mother...
You're my daughter-in-law now.
People say pearl means tears, so it's not something to give to a daughter-in-law.
But that ring is full of luck.
I made a lot of money wearing that ring and even built a building.
Da Jung...
make a lot of money and live a happy life with Young Soo, taking care of each other.
Mother.
Seriously... why do you keep saying things like that?
Is this the end? You will never see us again?
Why? You won't keep in touch with us once you get married?
Why would I not keep in touch?
You're my precious little children!
And why do you have so many tears as a guy?
If you have lots of tears, lots of things will happen to make you cry.
Don't cry.
I'm going to a nice place.
I'll change my fate and be really happy, so smile.
Let me go with a smile. That will make me happy.
Whatever! Do whatever you want!
Young Soo!
Yes, Mother. What's going on?
You haven't had lunch yet, have you?
I have to talk to you in private, so come to Kumo.
Yes? About what...
You married into my family as a divorced woman, so you should at least explain.
Leave home right now.
What? Does this mean... She found out about everything?
My head...
You live with a woman full of headaches, that's why you always have a headache!
You wanted to have lunch to talk about that again?
- Then I don't need to hear anymore. - Sit down.
I'll order when we have everyone here.
Is there someone else coming?
I thought about it after what you told me.
So, you'll live with her no matter what.
And if I don't approve, you'll move out and live with her. Is that what you're saying?
I'll tell you again. If you don't approve of us, we'll move out...
I'm here to give you my approval.
Really, Mom?
You'll really accept my Honey as your daughter-in-law?
What could I do? Even the dead's wishes come true.
If my only son wants it that badly...
I have no choice but to give in.
Thank you, Mom.
I'll really be good to you.
And to be honest, why do education and family background matter between a husband and wife?
And I like my Honey better than stuck-up women.
And an easy-to-handle daughter-in-law suits you well, too!
Okay, then that's a relief.
But I have to make one thing clear first.
You married into my family as a divorced woman, so you should at least explain.
Explain?
Yes, Kim Nan Hee. You just need to get through this critical moment.
Keep yourself together!
Mother, I'm sorry I'm a little late.
Sit down.
You... will go through the in vitro procedure?
Yes, I already made an appointment with a doctor.
I got the first hormone injection yesterday and received the medication, too.
It'll be very hard for you to go through. How did you come to that decision?
Because I sincerely love him.
Any woman would want to have a child with the man she loves.
You love him...
But why can't I believe your words?
It's only natural. I must look very shameless and despicable to you.
You wanted me to explain, but I'm not going to come up with excuses.
Then what will you do?
I'd rather acknowledge everything and gladly take any punishment you have for me.
Mother, I had a hard time getting here from the bottom.
I did everything to get here.
But I bet you don't know about this.
Once someone has the thing she longed for in her hands
she'll do anything to keep it.
What do you mean by that?
So you're saying that you'll never give up on my son who you did everything to gain...
- so don't even think about stopping you? - No!
If you'd allow me, I'd do everything to take care of him.
No, I can even be a dog in this family.
I'll turn him into the upright man that you want.
So... please give me just one more chance.
My feelings for him are sincere.
You'll become a dog in this family...
If you say you love my son that much, then I can't stop you.
Okay, live with him.
Mother!
However... I can never live with someone as shameless as you under the same roof.
So, move out. Of course, turn in your resignation to the company, too.
Don't ever be mistaken that I'll accept you in time.
You know it too. There is no forgiveness in me.
I believe this is the last meeting for us, so please have a good life.
Wait, Mother. Wait...
What? You can't do it?
You can't live with my incompetent, penniless son?
Keep in mind...
No matter how close you are with another person
you shouldn't show the worst of yourself.
But you went beyond the worst and even showed the blackest parts...
so what more could I expect?
The only thing you can do at this point is at least take this with you.
You worked so hard to get here?
You won't be disappointed with the amount for the effort that you had to go through.
If I try to leave, he wouldn't let me go...
Don't worry about my son.
I'll make sure he doesn't linger around for you.
Then please take care of him.
Did you hear everything?
That's the woman you love.
She gave up on you for a few coins, so forget her completely...
Why are you doing this to me?
How could you go this far?
Soo Jin wasn't enough, so you'll ruin my life, too?
Fine. Now I know how you feel...
so I'll do what I want, too.
Even if you're against it, I'll live with my Honey.
That's how it's going to be.
Come to your senses!
You still don't know after everything you heard?
She's like a vampire that's only after your money...
It doesn't matter!
Soo Jin told you!
You only know how to hate, despise, and break up other people all your life!
So if she stayed with you, she'd be completely ruined!
She was right.
You strangle people with your money so who could survive like that?
I can't live without her.
She's sincere about me, so I'm going to change her mind no matter what it takes.
Wait and see.
Hey, Jang Ho! Jang Ho!
Kim Nan Hee! Kim Nan Hee!
I heard everything. I'm sorry.
Let's leave everything and get a new start.
Let's go to a place where Mom can't bother us and get a new start.
I'll get a job. I'll get a job somehow and make money.
Go back to Mother.
Don't you know Mother? What did she do to Ms. Yoon Bok Hee?
She can't forgive her even after 30 years...
so if you leave like this, she'll never accept you again.
Go back.
I don't care. All I need is you.
- If you're doing this for me... - Don't delude yourself!
I don't want it!
If I was going to live poorly with you, I wouldn't have met you in the first place.
Don't misunderstand me, I was sincere about you.
It's just that I didn't love the man Lee Jang Ho...
I just loved Lee Jang Ho, President of Daeho Holdings.
If you understand, don't wait around.
What are you doing right now?
Are you crazy?
Do you know how much this is?
Mom's going to the U.S.
She's going to live with President Lee Beom Suh, so she's leaving us.
It's me.
I'd like to see you.
Yes, got it. Then I'll come by.
Were you waiting for me? To go home together?
Are you done?
You must be tired from going to the factories today.
I begged so they promised they'd send the clothes to China on time.
- Are you proud of me? - I'm so proud of you.
You must have a lot on your mind because of Mother...
but you still keep your focus and work hard.
My wife is all grown up now.
I just talked to Young Soo on the phone...
it doesn't look like Mom will listen to us even if we try to stop her.
And we can't stop her when it's for her happiness.
And?
I did so many bad thing to Mom...
so I want to live with her for a long, long time and pay her back...
but I think that's selfish.
If I have to send her away, then I'll do that with a smile.
You will?
If that's how you feel, fine.
Let's go, Dear. Young Yi gave us bean stew.
Let's heat it up and eat it together...
and let's think about how we'll give Mom our blessing.
Let's go.
Wait.
I have to stop by somewhere. I'll see you at home.
Set the date for our departure.
Do you really have to do this?
I told you. If you don't help me, I'll have to go somewhere by myself.
Have you thought about what would happen then?
My kids will give up on their jobs and look for me everywhere in the country.
Do you want that to happen?
Still...
Don't you think what you're doing is too cruel to your children?
How is it cruel?
It's more cruel if a mother he met after 30 years becomes a burden from Alzheimer's.
Don't worry about my kids, you just worry about Min Soo.
Just worry about what's best for Min Soo's future.
- Even with that... - The maximum I have is 10 years.
After I die, tell the children.
They should never find out about it before then. Never.
Who is it at this hour?
Min Soo came.
I came to tell you something.
Sure, I was waiting for you anyway. Have a seat.
Do you want anything to drink?
No, you haven't had dinner yet, have you?
No thank you. Please sit, I'm fine.
I heard from Young Chae...
you two are going to the U.S.?
Yes, your father has a business there.
So he can't stay here any longer.
I'll go with him this time and have a cozy life.
Is that... the real reason?
The real reason... is me, isn't it?
You don't want me to be uncomfortable. So you're leaving on purpose, aren't you?
If you are, you don't need to do that.
I didn't tell you, but...
I feel reassured.
Because you're near me, Mother.
So... please don't leave...
and please stay by my side.
I can't call you 'Mom'
but still, stay by us and watch us live a happy life.
For a long time to come.
Can I hold your hands?
You feel reassured because I'm around?
Even for this mother?
I feel the same.
I feel really assured because of you.
I had a really hard time after I sent you away.
So I thought about bad things...
but now that I look at you, I'm glad I got through it well.
Min Soo, I'm sorry.
I didn't act like an adult my whole life... And didn't do my duty as a parent...
but I can't even stay by your side like you want me to.
Mother.
Not because of you, but I'm confused so that's why I'm leaving.
What if I make a mistake while I watch you...
What if I call you Min Soo? I'm nervous.
I want to leave everything behind and want to live freely with your father.
Go on a trip here and there, and live a life like I should have.
And be happy. That's why.
Right, Beom Suh?
Yes.
I'm sorry it turned out this way.
But for her and for me, we'll always be with you in our thoughts.
So let us leave in peace, won't you?
What? You can't sleep?
Come here.
Thinking about Mom makes me feel unsettled.
We decided to give our blessing and let her go.
I know... but to think that I'll be apart from Mom after always being together...
it feels strange.
I feel like a child with nowhere to go after the sunset.
What kind of person is Mother?
My Mom?
Well...
Do you know what my family motto is?
Everyone, say it out loud!
Listen to Mom's words.
I can't hear you.
Louder, like you'll tear things apart!
Listen to Mom's words!
I'm so sick of it!
You call me here in the middle of my busy schedule and make me read out loud?
And is the family motto some bone soup?
You boil it twice, three times when you get bored?
Really? Is your family motto really 'Listen to Mom's words'?
In my family, Mom's words were the law and the truth.
She was a complete tyrant.
A tyrant as well as a Father who made a living for us...
and a problem solver who solved everything
and a doctor and...
And...
She's a mom.
Mom?
Yes. Just calling her 'Mom' made me happy. That kind of mom.
I'm jealous.
It must be so good to call someone 'Mom.'
Don't worry.
I'll become your mom as well as your wife from now on.
Just call me 'Mom' for practice.
Mom.
Don't be disappointed.
Seattle, where Mother's going... You can get there in nine hours.
Whenever you want to see her, you can fly over and see her.
I can at least do that much for you.
I'm glad... that we're together.
If I was alone, I'd be devastated now.
Thank you.
Hooray!
It's really fun to play with you!
Me too, Ha Pil! How can you be so cute?
So cute!
My, speak for yourself!
Ha Pil, if I catch you, I'll give you a spanking!
You'll fall down! Be careful!
Why did you want to see me?
Supply me with some nutrients.
I need to go head to head with my rival today.
Rival?
Do you mean, the guy I was on a blind date with?
Don't worry. Just as you wished, he was a bald man like this.
It's on a completely different level from that tiny fish.
This is an expert like a snake.
Physical checkup results?
Yes. You'll be responsible for our mom, so we can't just let you have her.
After you pass our strict tests, we'll give her to you.
She's more innocent than she looks because she spent her whole life working.
She doesn't know much about men, either.
So I'm going to go over a lot of things instead of her.
We'll check every part of your body to see if you're healthy...
and give us proof that you're single
and tax returns that show your wealth!
Don't laugh, we're serious.
And write a pledge that you won't change your mind.
A pledge that you won't run away and leave our mom and your child like before
and that you'll take care of her for the rest of your life.
Don't take it the wrong way. We really don't want to send Mom off...
we are really forcing ourselves to let her go for her happiness.
Thank you.
What? About what?
I felt really bad for Bok Hee for her hard life as a single woman...
but now I see, that wasn't the case.
She had her children who cared so much about her...
so I think she had a great life now.
Don't think about sneaking out like that...
- We want three documents and the pledge... - Don't worry.
I'll bring everything so that you can be assured.
How tall is Ms. Yoon?
Here comes coffee... Mom! Mom! Wait!
The apples were really cheap.
Let's eat this.
Why did you drag me here? I just got a perm not long ago.
Just stay still. Why are you so strong?
Please make her pretty with hair and makeup.
- Are you going to a nice place today? - Yes, there's a party today.
Party? What party?
You're getting married and leaving for the U.S.
Are you going to leave without doing anything?
You should treat us big time.
We'll have a family dinner.
Nonsense! Why do I need a makeover just to have dinner with my family?
Please just do what I'm asking you to do!
Please make her pretty now.
Where the heck are we?
Let's go, Mother.
It's our last family dinner, so we should have it at a nice place.
You made up your mind to take advantage of me to the end!
We'll split the bill for this dinner!
- Wait for us! - Mother!
Finally, the heroine has arrived!
Mom, everyone's been waiting for you to congratulate you.
For what?
It's your wedding day today.
What are you saying? Wedding?
Mom, stop being so coy. Were you going to live with him without even a ceremony?
You've never worn a wedding veil, so we can't just let you go like that.
Let's go!
Congratulations, Ms. Yoon.
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Mother.
I just came for dinner...
What the heck is all this trickery?
We'll start the trick for real now...
Everyone, please sit down.
Okay! Our mom is old, so she's in a hurry.
Let's get it done quickly!
Among the phrases I like, one is: 'End where you started.'
The one who tied the knot will untie it.
As everyone here knows, they parted painfully 35 years ago.
Today, they finally see the result of their love.
As a child, I'm happy and glad.
Please, rise from your seats and say your greetings to the family.
Please repeat after me.
We won't argue, we'll live a happy life!
Nonsense! My...
Hurry up, Mom! Otherwise, we won't let you get married.
We won't argue, and we'll live a happy life.
Groom, please pledge your eternal love for the bride.
We'll make a toast as we wish for the couple's happy future.
My brother, who is an exemplary husband and has been happily married for over 25 years
will make the toast.
We have a lot of couples here today.
My wife and me, Hoon Nam and Young Chae...
soon-to-be married Young Soo and Da Jung...
and the main event of the day, Ms. Yoon and President Lee.
We might get married, too!
Dad, don't worry about it.
Stop with your jokes.
There is a perfect toast for an occasion with so many couples like today...
And that's 'Honey, Dear.'
I wish both of you a long, happy life
filled with comfortable, fruitful, confident, and exciting feelings.
Honey! Dear!
Love shot! Love shot! Love shot! Love shot!
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