Episode 13
Da Mi...
Had your mom endured the hardships,
everything could have worked out.
No, it wouldn't have worked out.
Of course, it wouldn't of have been easy.
You never brought up divorce to this wife right?
If your mom had forgiven me,
everything could have worked out.
No.
Even if Mom forgave you, nothing would have changed for us.
Nothing would have changed here either.
That's not true.
I still want to know one more thing.
Okay.
Does Grandpa know I'm here?
Da Mi!
I'm not here to hurt Dad.
But this is too much.
How can you calmly face me like this?
You misunderstand.
I want to slowly tell your grandfather.
Slowly, when will that be?
I will tell him tomorrow.
Do you how hard I am trying to understand Dad?
I thought Dad had his own hardship.
I thought the reason you never came to see me was because there were too many obstacles in your way.
You would have already came to see me if that wasn't the case.
I thought that your life was very burdened.
It broke my heart just from imagining how hard you were living.
An intelligent man like you appearing in newspapers, when you suddenly called to see me...
I found my heart slowly breaking.
Da Mi...
I tried my hardest to understand you.
Because of that, I used every excuse to blame Mom.
"It's all Mom's fault, Dad isn't that type of person."
"Don't feel bad, Dad probably didn't have any choice."
I know now...
For 12 years, you only used me as an excuse.
That...
It's not like that.
You didn't even write me a letter.
Now I don't want to understand you.
You say my mother was always laughing and cheerful?
That version of Mother doesn't exist in this world anymore.
Dad doesn't understand.
Dad only thinks of me as a guest.
What's this, you didn't contact me first?
You're busy aren't you? I'll wait.
Okay, wait for me.
What's with Dad?
Dad…
is really despicable, that's the reason.
No!
- Father... - Fooling around with your Korean girlfriend is okay.
You should provide her with good hospitality
But if she is to be my future daughter in law, don't even think about stepping into my house
If you met her, you would change your opinion.
She's a good person.
A good person?
Yes.
A good person.
You are talking about love right?
Yes.
Okay, every young person has to experience love.
Living in Japan using a Korean name for so long...
What do you think I have done to come this far?
I have loved before too.
Not just a woman.
But my fate.
Not matter how much difficulties I had to face, I was always able to stand back up on my two feet.
Yoo Seun Mot, I lived the meaning of my name.
That's why our home can sustain here.
That's a man's love.
Finish with that woman
Hey, Oh Yoo Wa.
You disobedient child.
You should stand here and think about your decisions.
You are not facing your duties and obligations.
Running away to Korea.
You said that you were getting married and sent me a wedding invitation. Are you even a man?
Do you think I would accept this marriage?
Marriage only happens once in a lifetime.
It's an important matter in a person's life that must be accepted by everyone.
Such matters can not be resolved easily.
Dad.
Okay, I will help you.
Under one condition.
Help your father out in return.
No matter what it is, as long as I can, I will help you.
The person who has control over our funds is Yamamoto.
Their company needs our experience and knowledge.
And we need their capital and resources.
Japanese won't easily listen to Koreans.
Do you know who Yamamoto Sakae is?
She's Yamamoto's only daughter.
She said she knew you from the university.
When your grandfather had the most power, I could have refused.
Although it's different now...
Before, the attitudes of Japanese towards Koreans were different.
Even when garbage was thrown in the wrong places,
everyone thought the Korean people did it.
The reason why your grandpa used his Korean name until now
But that was just stubborn pride.
I'd rather live with my Korean name,
I want to succeed.
No, I must die with my name.
Business was everything to your grandfather.
If there was another way out I would have never asked you to do this.
Up until now, weren't things going really well?
You have been able to overcome every single obstacle in the past.
This time, you can't see any other way out?
Dad...
I want to be a successful Korean man on this land.
But…
I know this is difficult for you.
If it were me, I would do it without even a blink.
I prepared this.
I was only going to take this out after you've accepted my marriage proposal.
I didn't think this moment would arrive so soon.
What?
You are always so sure about everything.
I didn't have confidence.
I showed off very well.
I feel light.
I feel great.
Come.
Do you know? I used glass to make the sunroof.
You can hear the rain when it rains. You can look at stars at night.
When I'm working, I can look out and see rows and rows of trees.
How can I concentrate on writing when I'm here.
I'll just feel like playing around.
Then, let's play around.
Don't concentrate too hard on writing.
Write one or two pages only when you feel like writing.
That way we can do other things too. We can take walks together and travel together, okay?
Okay.
Let's do that.
Hello?
It's me.
Is something wrong?
Is it Da Mi?
No, nothing is wrong.
Da Mi just left
Are you listening?
Hello?
I'm listening
Don't call me like this again.
Also, I'm getting married.
There is someone in my life now that I want to marry.
I loved that person and wanted to give her the whole world.
But now, I have lost the path for us to return back to each other forever.
Let's go in.
Marriage?
Yes, marriage.
Is it true?
You don't believe me?
Hey... You... You?
Good thinking, very good thinking.
Now that you're not working, everything is going well.
When is it?
I'm going to talk to Da Mi about it when she gets back.
It looks good right?
What did he say?
He likes it.
What should I wear to your wedding? What should I wear, huh?
What should I get you? What do you want?
Ahjumma!
Hey, why did you tell us to come down? What is...
What are these?
Hello?
Good morning. Did you get the flowers?
Yes.
There are 12 baskets, symbolizing the 12 months of the year that I will make you happy.
I couldn't sleep last night.
I love you.
Jealous... Jealous... I'm so jealous!
Jeong Seon...
I feel like I'm not good enough for him.
Why? Because it's going to be his first marriage, whereas you're already a mother?
Hey, it may be his first marriage, but look at his age.
Da Mi is already grown up.
He's lucky to have a woman like you.
Got it?
Who is it?
Room service.
Today is Same Clothing Day.
Please wear this t-shirt.
Same Clothing Day?
It is t-shirt day for friendship between 3 guys and a girl.
I can help you change too.
Da Mi, Da Mi...
I have a grateful feeling towards you.
Even if people let us down, Miwasaki water will never let us down.
The taste of wine is all because of this water.
Do you have something to say?
Da Mi came here from Korea.
Please find time to see her.
- What about Sakae? - She knows.
There is a difference between her knowing and me meddling.
You must meet her.
That child and that child's mother will make things even more difficult
She's not that kind of woman.
She will be getting married soon.
Please meet Da Mi as her grandfather.
Okay, I will meet her.
Da Mi.
This is Oppa's car?
No, it's Taiki's car. I want to give you a lift.
You don't have to do that.
I'm sorry to have caused you trouble. Thank you so much.
Have a good trip, Miss Da Mi.
After Miss Da Mi sits in here, I will tell everyone that a Korean Actress once sat in my car.
So you can sell it at a good price, right?
Of course.
Oh yeah, the dumplings there are famous.
That's right.
I know, I won't forget that.
Is this the house?
This is it.
It looks exactly like in my mom's picture.
She said so many times that she likes this place.
You were in middle school, about 7 or 8 years ago, right?
It's better to stay here than at a hotel while you're in Japan.
It's clean and feels like home.
It really makes you feel like you're in Japan.
Shin Oh Bo made the appointment. He's my friend who likes to travel, so he knows a lot of great places.
I'm sorry for causing you guys so much trouble.
Don't make that kind of face.
It's hard to be friends with someone who is too polite.
Am I too polite?
I feel like my mom.
You are really like your mom.
What's wrong?
My dad's family...
It's too perfect.
People like me can never be a part of something like that.
Mom thinks that the decision to leave was hers.
No.
Mom had no other choice.
It was Dad...
He was the one who left us.
That is a good rice cooker.
The rice was delicious.
We should be happy about our country's rice cooker.
Before, when we would buy meat for the kids, they were able to eat ten pieces in one sitting.
They don't eat like that nowadays.
It would be unhealthy for them to eat like that.
Sin Beom has a half pound of meat in his stomach. Look at his stomach.
It gives me such a headache.
Didn't you say that it's good to eat a lot?
But how come you look skinnier and skinnier?
From the back, you look like a teenager.
Why don't we go see a movie?
Aigoo, really…
I will buy cold noodles today.
Only cold noodles?
Yes?
Hello?
This is Da Mi.
Yeong Chan Oppa left his cell phone here.
He let me use it, in case of an emergency.
Do you know the phone number of the manufacture room?
Do you want me to tell him to call you later?
No, it's okay.
How are you, Da Mi? When are you coming back?
Come back soon, you have a lot of things scheduled.
I see. No, it's okay.
Oh, hold on a moment please.
He Just came back.
President Han from Honso is on the phone.
- Connect him to my office. - Yes.
This is Ha In Chan.
How are you?
Fine. Is there something up?
I see that I must tell you first.
The bank will be contacting you soon.
It's time to take care of that blank bill (undesignated recipient) your father gave me.
I put the money in the bank just now. It's 30 billion won.
President!
Ho Sung drew up a bill for 3 billion won more.
If we don't come up with 3 billion won by tomorrow...
Then... That means we'll go bankrupt.
I want to ask you a favor.
Yes, I understand.
My name is Ha In Chan.
Yes, I understand.
I have something that I want to request you to do.
Yes, I'm leaving right now.
We don't know either. It turned out this way suddenly.
But this isn't the problem of the company.
We can return the money with interest, I promise.
Please don't just say no.
I understand.
It'll be difficult without some sort of assurance. All of our options have been caught by the president.
Director, when can we premiere Briar Rose?
It still needs work.
There is no time to wait, please finish it quickly.
If the funds are returned, we won't be able to release the film.
Then where will we get the money to film the next project?
When filming starts, won't we be able to make back some funds?
We need to get those funds.
Miss Yoo Da Mi isn't here. We can only continue filming when she returns.
Ahjumma!
Yoo Da Mi!
- Long time no see. - Yes, how are you?
You've gotten so pretty.
- Okay, get in. - Okay.
What are you doing?
- Busy? - No, no...
Is there anything?
That daughter of mine said that she left something behind again.
Since we needed to come by the hospital, we decided to drop in on you too.
I am so happy because she's on break. There's no time for boredom.
There is no end to the things that Jeong Seon wants to do.
Let's go to the hot spring together, then to the steam room together. And let's go have something to eat together.
Busy?
This is just temporary. Wait until you get married.
I will be daydreaming alone, looking up at the sky all by myself.
Well, Kang Ae has made the decision to get married.
Although the final details can only be discussed when Da Mi returns.
But it doesn't matter whether Da Mi is going to approve or not. Kang Ae has already decided on it.
What's that expression on your face?
Are you having a stomach ache?
What?
You did well. Marriage is a good thing. I envy you.
So you must catch up as well.
You will be left all by yourself later.
That's right.
What about Dong Woo Hyung?
What is he going to do about that person in New York?
I don't know, he didn't mention anything about that when he came back this time.
Why?
I'm just curious. I'm a doctor aren't I?
I guess everything is fine since he was able to come back here.
Right, are the results of my re-examinations out yet?
Not yet.
When will it be out?
Soon, it'll be out soon.
Since you're a doctor, don't let anything strange happen to me.
Hey, how can he control such things?
Wow.
People who come here for the first the time all have the same expression like yours.
It's so cool.
Let's go.
This place must have opened a long time ago.
It was already operating when I was a middle school student.
It was also open when my mom was a middle school student as well.
Welcome...
May I ask what you will be having?
Excuse me, can we have a look at the customer's log for Pyung Sung eleventh year?
Please wait a moment...
Pyung Sung eleventh year?
That was seven years ago.
Why are we looking at the customer's log from that time?
Your mom's records are inside.
Just look and see.
This is mine!
At that time, my husband had just passed away.
I came here together with your mom.
We wanted to write a letter to the person we loved most.
Who here would look at it since we were writing it in Korean?
I still don't know what your mom had written.
But I know who your mom had written it for.
It was your dad.
She may have been able to hide it from others, but not me.
Your mom still loves your dad, Da Mi.
Just look for it.
I found it.
To my beloved daughter, Da Mi...
Mom feels that you are always by my side whenever I go traveling.
I have lots of things I want to talk you about.
Ah, it's really tasty...
Sorry that I'm eating it alone. It is really so good here.
We must come here together to have a meal one day.
I am only occupied with my work when you are by my side.
But my mind will always be thinking only of you when you are not here.
Whenever I wanted to give up because I get too tired...
You are the one who regains my confidence.
Mom's precious...
When will you have the chance to see this?
Will it be during your honeymoon?
If not...
Will it be when I'm already a granny and we come here together?
If you will ever have the chance to read this...
Then, just think of me and smile once.
Mom loves your smile the most.
1999, Autumn... Mom.
To the daughter who has given me everything when I once had nothing, Mom leaves this.
Hey, why are we eating this today?
Didn't Kang Ae say that she'll be treating us today?
I'm sorry, both of you go out to eat then.
It's fine, it looks really delicious. Come, let's eat...
Just look at her, even eating rice is fragrant for her. Love really makes people change for the better.
Ji Sup, aren't you going to scold her? She has been making fun of me all day.
Why would I when you two get along so well.
Hey... You are not eating?
- When is Da Mi going to come back? - Is she still coming back?
You know how happy she is to be with her dad. She doesn't even call home often.
I'm not going to the University. Mom, just give up.
I want to be an actress even if I die.
The person who separated me from Dad is Mom.
What's so special about Mom? Does everything have to be done according to yours wishes?
Do you know how many things I've missed out on because of you, Mom?
There was only this coffee, you don't have any others do you?
It was good of me to come over to brew it.
It was really good to stay by next door, right?
Right...
Was it when Our Da Mi was twelve?
That's right, it was when she was in grade five.
We moved here when we came back from Japan, and then you moved here later.
Time really flies.
That's true.
Do you still remember how happy Da Mi was when we first moved in?
She wanted to go your place everyday.
Maybe it was because she was happy that she has older siblings.
Although they are an oppa who doesn't study well, and an unni who only knows how to talk.
Our kids are so well behaved.
The kids too... They were so happy to have a younger sister.
They have all grown up.
Da Mi's dad must be really grateful towards you.
He sent me a letter saying how grateful he is.
Is that so?
It's strange, right?
After seeing that letter, I just feel like I can clear up my feelings.
It's really everything that is in the past.
Hey, how long is a person going to live?
It's time for you to let go, after holding on to it for so long.
I really hope that Da Mi's heart is completely fulfilled this time.
Didn't she say that she missed her dad so much?
You are still unhappy about this, right?
I was only thinking about myself.
If she was to have grown up under the love of her dad,
she would be so different from how she is now.
She wasn't like this when she was young.
After receiving plenty of love, maybe she'll return less stubborn?
Da Mi's dad is a kind hearted person.
I bet she's laughing out loud in happiness right now.
It's me...
When will you be coming back?
Things are really urgent here. I need you to come back immediately.
Can you come back tomorrow?
I'll book the plane ticket for you.
Hold on a minute, Chairman.
I'm sorry...
I have something I want to say.
Just say it.
I don't want to be an actress anymore even if I return.
I think it's time to end it.
Sorry...
Hello?
Oh, Mr. Ha...
Yes, I just received a call saying that she has already arrived.
I feel that you should know about it.
Thanks...
But I'm still worried.
Although I don't know if I should poke my nose into this...
But Da Mi seems really exhausted right now.
So, I'm begging you...
Yes, of course, thank you Mr. Ha.
Yes, okay...
How can you say this about me? No matter how good our friendship may be.
She sings well and her studies are good...
Honey...
Those are the things from when we were schooling.
Speaking of it as well, things like singing...
Hey, just look at yourself.
Why? I am not talking about studying well.
It is only because you were not good at studying.
Anyway, today, it's all thanks to you that we are eating such great food at such a great place.
He took out some time out only because you are treating us to dinner. He's quite busy normally.
He's a person that only knows how to work all day everyday.
- If the boss doesn't have him around... - Hey, you...
Hello...
Oh, Ji Sup...
Have you been drinking?
Here, give it to me.
Hey, where are you now?
Oh, Jeong Seon...
We are now dining outside.
What are you calling to say?
Kang Ae is getting married, why?
Oh my, you are just like a bear.
Don't ever try to say those useless things.
Have a good talk with me later.
I'm hanging up.
Where do you plan to stay after your marriage?
At Kang Ae's place?
No, I'm now building the house.
The construction should be done by spring.
Hey, then you are moving?
It's not like I'm getting married tomorrow.
We're still not sure when it will be.
I should have arranged to meet earlier.
She has always been mentioning about Jeong Seon ssi.
Telling me that you're very good friends.
We have been friends for 40 years.
My parents were the first people I saw when I was born, and Kang Ae was the second.
We were neighbors when we were young.
Hey, I don't want you to move.
Then just move next door to us later.
Let's live together.
Did Da Mi call?
No, about that...
She still waited here although I said that you went out.
I'm sorry that I came here first when the owner is not in.
Go to Ahjumma's place.
Did something happen to bring you here at this hour?
Our company is going to be bankrupt because of your daughter.
What are you talking about?
Because of debts.
What are you trying to say exactly?
What does Da Mi have to do with the company's bankruptcy?
If it weren't for your daughter, that marriage wouldn't have been canceled.
How did we become like this?
It was because of that marriage.
They wanted 30 billion won for it.
You are the ones who bestowed this on us.
Why must we accept such a condition?
My child and Chairman Ha have no relations at all.
Why is your news so ill-informed?
Your son and that actress, Kim Yun Na...
It's not Kim Yun Na, it's Yoo Da Mi.
It's your daughter.
You can't lie at all.
There's no need for us to continue with this talk.
Please leave immediately.
What are you going to do about the 30 billion won?
If you are unable to settle the 30 billion won, tell your daughter to come back immediately.
What are you talking about?
Your daughter said that she doesn't want to be an actress anymore.
How can she be an actress when she doesn't know how to act?
Who does Yoo Da Mi have to thank for her fame?
If Yoo Da Mi doesn't appear, not just 3 billion, but the entire 10 billion contract will be reclaimed.
How are you going to take responsibility for things now that it has come to this?
What are you going to do?
Our family is going bankrupt.
WHO IS HERE TALKING ALL THIS RUBBISH?!
SHOULDN'T YOU BE LEAVING NOW?!
WHAT'S GOING ON WITH OUR DA MI?!
WHAT'S WRONG WITH HER?!
Why doesn't she want to be an actress anymore?
Maybe after meeting her father, she changed her mind.
Call her and ask.
I can't get through, and she doesn't have her hand phone.
That child really listens to her father.
Maybe he did a lot to advise her.
He did well to stop her before she went any further.
It is a good decision.
Da Mi, open up.
Let's go out.
Some activity will be good for you.
Let's go.
Let's get something nice to eat.
Who's that?
You're here?
Well...
Da Mi didn't answer my calls, so I came to have a look.
Did something happen?
I still have something else to take care of.
Hyung, let's talk later.
Let's go together.
No need, I'm off.
See you!
Are you shocked?
Then why did you make me come here?
Why are you here?
To come get you.
When will you be going back?
I can't go back yet.
Why?
Is it because of work?
Is it because some problems came up at work?
That's why you're here to get me?
Go look for my replacement.
If only it was such a simple problem.
If I asked you for your help, would you help me?
Am I so great that I am capable of helping you?
Yes, I need you to help me.
Good morning!
Can I sit here?
Did you sleep well?
Yes.
What about you?
Isn't it cold? My room is very cold.
It's alright.
It's a flight for tonight.
Go back.
Go back and consider it.
When there's work to do, just staring at it can make one faint.
Go back and get started on work. Slowly forget about all the unhappy things.
Although you're still young, please think hard about it and consider helping me.
Do you still think of me as a child?
I'm on a different flight.
For working so hard on Briar Rose... Thank you.
Is there anything you want to do? Please tell it to me.
Answer me.
I asked if you still see me as a child. You have yet to answer.
I…
will be marrying Yu-Na.
Coming here has been terrible for me.
My head feels so heavy, and I can't think of anything clearly.
I have a favor to ask.
Just for one day...
Today, just belong to me today.
Don't say anything to upset me.
And I want to forget what others would say.
There must be many happy things in this world, right?
Fine, let's do that.
Aren't they pretty?
When I was here last time, I really liked these shells.
But I didn't pick as many as I did this time.
Did you come with your dad?
Yes.
With Yeong Chan Oppa too.
When did you get to know Yeong Chan?
Before I got to know you.
He's a very good person.
Of course.
It's exactly what you're thinking.
I know.
It's okay for you to look at your watch.
Otherwise, you'll be very anxious, right?
There's still lots of time.
Very pretty.
When are you getting married?
She's someone extremely good to me.
That's why my heart has been so burdened.
I think it's the best decision I can make for all those around me.
I don't want to make her sad.
Me too.
I don't want to make my mom sad anymore.
Back in Seoul, I'm going to forget everything unhappy.
Fine, try to make it as soon as possible.
What's wrong? At this hour?
Kang Ae.
What's the matter?
I wanted to see you before I go.
I need to tell you something.
Wait a minute.
Let's talk outside.
Is it bad news?
I've been wondering why the results from my checkup hasn't come out yet.
I've been so worried.
Is it that?
Yes.
What is it?
The more you're like this, the more uneasy I get. What is it? Tell me quickly!
Is it cancer?
Where?
In the stomach.
Lately, aren't they saying that if stomach cancer is discovered early, it'll be alright?
What stage is it at?
Hurry up and answer me quickly. I'm having difficulty breathing.
Yours is different.
How?
It's not the usual stomach cancer.
The problem is not at one place.
It has spread over the whole stomach, it's all swollen and inflamed.
When it has gotten to a certain stage, there is no treatment available.
There's no possibility of recovering?
Have you tried another hospital?
If you wish, you can go and try.
If I wish?
You think I'm going to die?
- Kang Ae. - I'm not a person to give up so easily, not so casually.
Not even a shred of possibility?
I'll go and investigate it myself.
I'll prove that what you said is wrong.
Go, get admitted to hospital.
Then what's next?
I'll try my best.
Does that mean I have a chance?
Tell me honestly.
It's real bad.
- But we can't just give up. - How bad is it?
You have 3 months at most.
At the earliest, 2 months.
No one knows exactly how long.
I'm so sorry.
Kang Ae.
Just keep it between the two of us.
Is it really me? Could my results have been mixed up with someone else's?
Are you certain you checked it thoroughly?
One more time, I stop walking and cover my own eyes
It feels like she's hugging me from behind
Did you send the wind to caress me?
Maybe they're unconscious tears falling, making me collapse to the ground
I‘m always submerged in my memories, unable to escape
Why didn't you take me with you, you left me behind, I'm yours
You should believe in this love, it mustn't end like this
No matter where I hide, you will come look for me, right?
My heart is still pointing towards you even now
You can keep Da Mi in Japan with you.
2 months?
At best, 3 months.
You...
are really bad.
I've thought about dying.
I thought about getting knocked down by a car.
Those hard times are all over.
Why now?
Why must it be now?
I can't believe this is my lot in life.
I'm really going crazy.
What on earth did I do wrong?