Melody of Love
You mean it?
You'll really start a practice with me?
But I have a condition.
What?
You said winning is justice.
But I don't agree.
Winning doesn't always equal justice.
Win or lose, I stand on the side of truth.
Even if I were to lose,
I'd choose that path if the path leads to truth.
My condition is that you side with me.
I will.
Good.
I hope you'll teach me well.
I look forward to working with you.
Where are you going?
I have to go to the theater
and say goodbye to the folks at the firm.
Okay.
I have good news.
What?
It's about our divorce case.
The sides agreed to settle.
Really?
The husband admitted to what he did.
He apologized in earnest.
He also agreed not to cause trouble for you or to your firm,
so don't worry.
You worked so hard.
You have to make that up to me.
Are you already running a tight ship?
You'll see.
I'll make you pay for what you put me through.
That's not what we agreed.
I may have to reconsider what I said.
I have a trial to get to.
This is my last trial as a member of the firm,
so don't get me off track.
- Bye. - Good luck.
Yes?
Hyeonu.
How have you been?
Not well, obviously.
I'm sorry about everything.
Are you asking us to take you back?
I know better than that.
I thought I should say a final goodbye.
Your divorce case was settled in your favor.
Yes.
The client agreed not to cause any trouble.
You may have thought differently,
but your choice may have been right.
So don't blame yourself.
Thank you for saying that.
What are you planning to do?
I'm planning to start something.
Once it's ready, I'll come see you again.
I hope you'll follow in your father's footsteps.
I wish you all the best.
I hope you don't have any hard feelings.
Thank you.
Thank you for teaching me so much.
I'll continue to look to you as mentors,
so I hope you'll teach me well.
I'm here.
Where did you go in that suit?
I've been to Shinhwa
to say goodbye.
Did you make up your mind?
I'm starting a practice with Suim.
Really?
That's what you're doing?
Yes.
I'm sorry I confused you with my going back and forth.
Don't be sorry.
It was your choice.
Thank you for understanding.
Good luck with Suim.
And don't break her heart.
She is offering to help me.
I can't hurt her in any way.
I'm going to be good to her.
I shouldn't keep seeing you.
Why's that?
You'll be busy with the new practice.
But you still have to see your friends.
I won't ask you for any help,
so buy me a drink.
What about tonight?
It's been a while since the three of us got together.
I have a lot to do.
Maybe you and Suim can see each other.
It won't be fun without you.
Fine. Give us some time soon.
Okay.
What's going on with you and Sanghyeon?
Me and him?
What do you mean?
I saw him put a necklace around your neck.
Oh, this.
He got it for me for signing the deal.
Taking gifts from men!
Do you know you're tarnishing our company?
What is it you're thinking?
Keep your pride as an actor
and start acting right.
You're acting cheap, going around accepting gifts from men.
What did you call me? Cheap?
Take that back.
What's going on?
She must think Sanghyeon's got her back to be so rude to me.
Nari!
Hyeonu.
Sanghyeon gave her a necklace.
What do you think that means?
It was a present for signing the deal.
He can give her a small gift.
What's wrong with that?
He gave her a necklace!
He likes giving gifts to women.
I need to talk to you.
Are you mad?
Of course.
How can you accept that from another guy?
I told you it's a gift for the contract.
It means nothing else.
You think anything goes as long as you have that contract?
You eat with him, you get in his car,
you accept a necklace from him?
You said back there it's not a big deal.
Haven't you had a boyfriend before?
This is what boyfriends do!
Whatever.
You may think that because you've had lots of women but I didn't.
That's common sense.
What kind of guy would be okay with this?
I haven;t given you one yet.
Who cares who gives me the necklace?
It's just a necklace?
How can it be the same thing?
He's an investor.
And I'm someone you like.
How can you be so sure?
Jeongja. You like me.
And I like you, too. Isn't that right?
You like me, too?
Of course.
You didn't know that yet?
I wasn't sure.
How are you so dumb?
Why would I ask you to come home with me?
Weren't you kidding?
Were you kidding when you said yes?
Not really...
I'm tired from having to teach you every single thing.
I know things.
Then take off that necklace. Now.
But it was a gift...
Take it off!
Fine. I'll take it off.
Give me that. I'll throw it away.
No! Are you insane?
Are you going to keep wearing it?
I'll see how you do.
You're going to see two men at once?
Why are you making me sound weird?
He has no feelings for me.
You don't know how men think.
You're right! I really don't!
I have to go.
If you wear that again, it's over for us.
Do you understand?
Hey!
Yes?
Suim.
I'm sorry I'm late. My trial just ended.
Come have a seat.
I was with Hyeonu earlier.
And?
He said he wants to start our own practice.
Really? He said that?
Yes.
He didn't say anything this morning,
but I guess he was thinking things over.
He's very thoughtful.
You're a good person for thinking that.
You flatter me.
Thank you so much.
Not at all.
I owe this all to you.
At least now I don't have to worry.
I know how upset you were.
I've always been worried about my son,
but I'm really sorry about this.
I couldn't even control my own son
and had to bring you in to it.
Don't say that.
This is what I wanted.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
I hope you'll work well with Hyeonu.
I'll help you.
Thank you.
You mean that?
Thank you for calling to let me know.
Don't be late.
Father, Hyeonu's going to be a lawyer again.
Really?
That's what Beomjin said.
I told you to give him time.
You only needed to be patient.
I was so worried about this!
Make what Hyeonu likes for dinner.
And invite Sanghyeon, too.
Yes, father.
I have to go to a meeting then get groceries.
All right.
I didn't think you'd make it today.
But you did.
I'm sorry I missed our last meeting.
When are we volunteering?
Are you free next Friday?
Of course.
Are you sure?
I thought you were busy with things at home.
Things?
Your son gave up being a lawyer and went into musicals.
Who told you that?
Mrs. Han did.
My son told me that Hyeonu came to see him wanting to do musicals.
You must have heard it wrong.
My son is starting his own practice.
Really?
I see.
Is he going independent?
He'll be working with another lawyer.
That's great.
Why are you so excited over her son?
Is it bad to be happy for one another?
I was worried after what you said last time.
What did I say?
Thank you for calling me with concern.
Not at all.
I have children, too.
I wanted to help.
We didn't have to be worried.
You don't have the right info anymore.
No.
I'm home.
What's going on?
I've never seen you smiling after a meeting.
I think Suim's practice is going to go well.
Why? Did Hyeonu's mother want to be in laws?
You're going way too far.
Did you tell them Suim's starting a practice?
What's wrong with that?
You're going around telling people even before I gave permission?
I haven't told a soul.
I'll go get dinner ready.
You need to have more authority here.
If you don't have authority,
I won't have a voice here, either.
I've still got it.
I don't go around with no authority.
You can't seem to stand up to your wife.
When I raise my voice,
she'll listen to me.
Whatever.
I'm home.
Hey.
Did you go somewhere?
Come with me.
What's going on with Hyeonu?
Are you starting your own practice?
Yes.
We came to an agreement.
That's great.
When are you starting?
We have a long way to go.
We have to find office space and do other things to prepare.
That's nothing.
We have a lot of hands here.
If we all pitch in, you'll be ready in no time.
I'll ask you for help if I need it.
See him every day and make him yours.
Oh, mom!
Don't tell your father you're starting the practice with him.
Why not?
He's still angry at his family.
He can't know that Mr. Park is giving the money.
He won't let you do it.
Okay.
Are you hungry? Let's eat.
You're starting your own practice?
Yes, I made up my mind.
Didn't you listen to what I said?
I'm sorry.
But I know I can do well.
Please trust me.
It's not that easy.
What if you don't find any work?
What's going to happen then?
She's a really good lawyer.
Don't worry about that.
That's wow people go bankrupt after leaving their organizations.
She hasn't even started anything!
This was a tough decision to make.
Stop it.
She can take on risks when she's young.
It must be so good to be young.
What did I do when I was young?
You're still young.
Yeah.
You're the youngest and prettiest mom.
Thanks.
I'm jealous you're so successful.
You can be like her, too,
if you study hard.
Yeah. Just study hard.
Okay.
She'll be a senior partner now.
When are you going to be the lead, Deulim?
I don't know.
Hurry up.
My vision's going! I won't be able to see much when I go see your show.
Don't worry.
I'll give you front row tickets.
Good.
You did well by your children.
You should believe in them.
Grandpa, dad, and mom.
I'm sorry for what I put you through.
I'm sure this was hard for you, too.
I'm going back to being a lawyer.
Really?
Thank you.
Why did you put us through that when you were going to do that?
It's no use talking about the past when he's made up his mind.
It's over now.
Are you going back to the firm?
Suim and I are starting our own practice.
Good.
Suim already works at a firm.
She's going to start her own practice.
That must not have been an easy decision.
Suim must've worked hard to change your mind.
She really has his best interests at heart.
That seems to be the case.
Did Suim want this, too?
Yes.
That was nice of her.
You should thank her.
Invite her over.
I want to thank her, too.
I'll do that.
Shouldn't we open a bottle of wine?
Should we?
Let me choose a bottle.
I'll get snacks ready.
You can't go against your father.
You seemed so determined this time,
I thought you'd be different.
I'm sorry I let you down.
I couldn't overcome the fact that I am my dad's son.
I couldn't overcome that.
You said that when you went to law school.
Don't add insult to injury.
Suim's an incredible woman.
She must really like you.
As a man, not as a friend.
Why are you trying to link us together?
Why?
You know who I really like.
I'm warning you.
Don't mess with her again.
Just be professional towards her.
Let me give you a piece of advice.
Don't make things bigger for yourself.
What?
You said you wanted to do musicals.
If you want to give up now,
you'll never go against your parents.
You just said.
You can't overcome being your dad's son.
It's different for love.
No, it's not.
You'll let your parents have what they want
and you'll end up waving the white flag.
Sanghyeon!
Then you'll go back to where you were.
And Deulim will be hurt.
Do you know why I said I'd go back to law?
To protect her.
I gave up my major in college,
and I gave up a career in the theater.
I gave up my dream twice for my parents,
but I won't do it again.
I'm going to protect this third dream,
because I've earned it.
I'm giving up the theater now to have her.
If you have any feelings for her,
you'd better stop now.
This is my final warning.
Are you leaving already?
I was going to bring some fruit.
I have work to do at home.
I'm sorry I didn't pay you more attention.
I'll bring you some food tomorrow.
Actually, are you free for lunch tomorrow?
Sure. Why?
I thought we could go to lunch.
Sounds great.
Is something going on?
I need to introduce you to someone.
Who?
You'll see.
Okay.
Tomorrow?
I have someone to introduce you to.
Let's have lunch together.
Who is it?
She's very important to me.
Is this for work?
We're celebrating your contract,
so try to look pretty.
Okay.
What?
The investor I signed with called and said he
wants to introduce me to someone tomorrow.
Who?
I don't know.
He says it's for work.
Probably to the people at his company.
Right, that must be it.
You'll have to dress nicely.
I'll wear your clothes.
But this is too much.
I shouldn't have signed with him.
Why?
He gave me a present today.
What?
What's this?
- It's a necklace. - Yeah.
Why would he give this to you?
It's for the contract.
But it's strange of him to give you this.
And this looks expensive.
Really? I can't tell.
It looks expensive.
This looks like a diamond.
What?
Maybe he has feelings for you.
That can't be.
I told you just to keep him at arm's length.
That's what I'm trying to do.
Don't take me the wrong way.
I don't want you getting hurt by a boy.
I'm going to give this back to him.
I think that would be wise.
What about tomorrow's lunch?
I thought that was for work.
You have to think about getting personal with him, but this is for work.
Dress appropriately.
Okay.
I'm back.
Have a seat.
Is it true Hyeonu's starting his own practice?
Where did you hear that?
His mother told me this afternoon.
Is it true?
Yes.
I thought he was going to do musicals.
His parents wouldn't let him.
He gave up.
That's good.
His father was so upset.
I've never seen him so sad.
Ugh.
Why can't you be more like him?
See how he changed his mind because his parents told him to?
I begged you to be a doctor
and chased you around the theater but you didn't bat an eye.
Taegyeong's just as good as Hyeonu.
He may live a more successful life.
That's later.
Hyeonu's working with someone else?
Some other lawyer?
Yes.
If he hasn't gotten an office yet,
he can move upstairs from me.
We have empty space there.
That's under my name.
It's been empty for two months.
Hyeonu can use it well.
I'll tell him about it.
Don't give him a discount on the rent.
I'm getting every penny.
I'll be in my room.
Why does he look so down?
Maybe I was too hard on him.
You're on edge because of Sejun.
I want to go to bed.
Oh? Let's do that.
Hello.
Hyojin.
You look so surprised.
You can't come to school like this.
Let's go.
I...
She's our new English teacher.
She'll teach classes over winter break.
Hello. It's a pleasure.
Hello.
Will you give her a tour?
She's never been here before, so she'll need your help.
I see.
I told you I had a feeling we'd see each other every day.
Did you know I work here?
I met you the day my transfer was decided.
It was like fate.
No coincidence for fate.
Thomas Wilson said that.
Fate already works its magic
even before you've had a chance to realize it.
I thought of that when I met you.
I did feel a sense of fate grip me when
I heard your name, Hyojin.
Really?
Then I guess we had a connection.
I don't know about that.
Let's go see a movie.
I'll pay for the tickets and you can pay for dinner.
I actually have somewhere to go.
Where?
See you tomorrow.
Sejun.
Mom!
Why is mom going in there?
Did I keep you waiting?
Seonghun.
Is this where you work?
Yes.
I thought you were a restaurant manager.
Did you lie to me?
No.
I did work there but this place pays me better.
I was scouted.
You're lying to me again.
I smelled bbq on you from the first day.
Who cares where I work?
All you need to do is worry about school.
How can I not care? You're my mom.
Seonghun.
I have to know what you're doing.
Why are you turning me into a fool?
I didn't want you to act this way.
I thought you'd be upset that I'm working at a rough place like this.
Is that what you care about?
What do I mean to you?
Seonghun.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Sit.
Why?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Huh?
What do you want to become?
I haven't given it any thought.
I'm not even that smart.
That doesn't mean you can't dream.
Boys typically focus later on.
They start studying in the ninth grade.
That's what I did.
Really?
Yeah.
You can be whatever you want to be, even if you start now.
So think about what you want to become and start studying hard.
Okay.
And be supportive of your mom,
who's working so hard for you.
You're her guardian, aren't you?
You know my mom?
I know everything. I'm your homeroom teacher.
Thank you.
Why do you always cry?
I don't.
Let me know if you need someone to talk to.
We're both men.
We can talk, can't we?
Okay.
How's this?
I only care about getting a comfortable chair,
so you can figure out the rest.
Don't complain later and choose wisely now.
This is pretty but wouldn't this be better for newlyweds?
Excuse me?
Do we look like newlyweds?
You're not?
We've known each other too long to be newlyweds.
Stop.
It's true.
You look so cute together.
Thank you.
Do we look like we'll make a lot of money?
Of course.
The people who buy from us all move to
bigger houses within three years.
That sounds encouraging.
It's getting so late.
Do you have to be somewhere?
You can do this yourself, right?
I have to go.
Hyeonu.
See you later.
Yes?
Nari.
I came to ask you something.
Oh? Have a seat.
What is it?
You let me down.
What do you mean?
I saw you give Deulim a necklace.
Do you have feelings for her?
You should be fair and impartical as our investor,
but you're favoring one actor and I can't allow that.
Do I need your approval for my private life?
Private life?
I'm interested in Deulim personally, not just as an investor.
Sanghyeon.
But I can tell you that I signed with
her because she's a good actor.
I'm not an amateur. I won't let my personal feelings get in the way of work.
But Sanghyeon...
I have plans.
What's on your mind?
Tomorrow's my last performance.
Are you starting your next show right away?
Yeah.
You must be busy setting up your office.
What brings you here?
I couldn't find the trainee anywhere.
She said she had plans.
With whom?
How am I supposed to know?
She always wanders off when I'm not around.
Who cares who she goes to lunch with?
I've got a right to.
You were like this last time, too.
Do you like her?
Would that be so wrong?
Hyeonu.
Why do you look so shocked?
You think I'll do something to your actor?
Don't kid around.
Whatever.
When did she leave?
Her phone's turned off.
I have to go looking for her.
Let's talk later.
I'm sorry I'm late.
That's okay. I just got here.
Wow! I hardly recognize you.
You look beautiful.
You said this was important.
Thank you for the effort.
Where's the necklace I gave you?
It's in my bag.
I'm giving it back to you.
Why?
It's a bit too much for me.
But thank you for the thought.
The thought I put into the gift is what matters, not the gift itself.
If you give that back to me,
you're not accepting the thought I put into it.
But it's still too much.
Take it out.
Don't ever take this off.
Or it'll break my heart.
Sanghyeon.
Aunt Jiyeong!
I'm sorry I'm late.
Traffic was awful.
That's okay.
Deulim, say hello.
This is my aunt.
You met her once at my office.
Hello.
Sanghyeon said he wanted to introduce me to someone.
This was her?
Yes.
I have feelings for her.
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Do you knkow where your mom works?
Mom.
Why did you bring me?
I wanted to show you how I feel.
Who was there when you met him?
His aunt.
What are you doing to me?
Why was Hyeonu looking for you?
Is something going on between you?
She doesn't like Sanghyeon.
She likes someone else.