Melody of Love
If you want to quit the firm, then quit!
Are you going to do this?
You're the one who turned me into this.
I thought you were at least professional.
How can that be easy?
Is it easy for you?
I'm sorry.
That's all I can say to you.
Is that supposed to be it?
What about all those years I liked you?
Is that supposed to make me feel better?
I'm so sorry.
$1,000
Why won't she pick up the phone?
Is something going on?
Suim.
Taegyeong.
How have you been?
What do you think?
You left without telling me.
I bought you sushi.
You like their sushi.
Go away.
I know I have no right to get mad at you but I still am.
Go ahead and be mad at me.
Cry if you want to.
I'm here for you.
How could you not call?
I'm sorry.
I thought it'd be best if I disappeared.
You knew about Hyeonu and Deulim?
Yes.
And yet you left?
There was nothing more I could do for you.
And that was too hard to take.
Taegyeong.
It's still hard, even now.
There's nothing I can do for you or Hyeonu.
That's why I didn't want to see you guys,
but I couldn't stop thinking of you.
Everything's a mess.
Hyeonu's going through a hard time, too.
He says he can't leave Deulim.
He wants to stay with her.
That means I should let him go.
It's not easy to give up your feelings for someone,
no matter how hard you try.
I don't know how to solve this situation.
What should I do?
I don't know.
Let's take our time.
And eat this.
Thanks for coming back.
Go on.
It's good to see you again.
I can't be helped, I guess.
What do you mean?
I went to Vietnam to clear my head but
now I'm going through the same thing.
Thank you.
It's a huge comfort knowing you're here.
That's all I needed to hear.
It must be hard to see Deulim at home.
It is.
Sometimes, I catch myself yelling at her.
And I hate myself for it.
Tell yourself you're only human.
Taegyeong! Look who's here!
Hello, sir.
It's been a while.
I haven't seen you in so long.
I was in Vietnam on business.
I see.
Did he bring you home?
Yes.
He said it was late to be alone.
I see.
Why don't you come inside?
I should get going.
But we haven't seen you in so long.
Why don't you come for some stew?
Maybe next time.
I should go.
Goodbye.
He could have come in.
Mom, are you sick?
No, why?
Why are you wearing a scarf indoors?
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
Why don't you take some medicine?
It's not that bad.
This is so pretty.
Mom made us plenty of rice cakes.
You were a baby when I made those.
I remember.
You told me to take them to Jeongnam.
I used to steal a bite here and there.
You were always greedy for food.
She doesn't eat that much anymore.
I was only like that because mom gave Jeongnam the best of everything.
You're home.
Yeah.
Taegyeong brought her home.
Taegyeong?
Were you with him?
Yes.
He just got back from Vietnam.
He came to see me at my office.
He really cares about you.
Make it work with him instead of throwing
yourself at someone who doesn't like you.
Jeongja.
I'll be in my room.
Don't say things like that.
You know what she's going through!
What did I do?
Jeongja was absolutely right.
A woman should be with a man who likes them.
That's how you live a comfortable life.
That's true.
Taegyeong's an amazing kid.
He's kind and thoughtful.
Why are you saying this?
Suim doesn't like Taegyeong.
She can't force herself to like someone else.
What about that guy Suim likes?
He doesn't like her. Why do you want him to be with her.
You're being selfish.
Stop it. You're making me feel worse than I already do.
It's clear what we must do.
Suim shouldn't see that guy again.
And don't you meet his mother.
I'll help her get the boy she wants.
What is it?
Suim, have a seat.
Stop seeing Taegyeong.
What if Hyeonu's mother finds out?
He knows how I feel.
He's always been there for me.
But this is different.
You're going to lead him on.
He won't be happy listening to your problems.
I know I shouldn't do this to Taegyeong.
But I think of him when I'm in need.
I know I'm being mean.
Yes.
You know how he feels about you.
If I were his mother, I'd be so angry.
Suim.
I don't care what your father says.
I haven't changed my mind.
I'll help you be with the boy you like so don't let anything worry you.
Think about how you can win Hyeonu over.
I'm losing confidence.
Things are getting worse, and I feel like I'm losing Hyeonu.
Men will always come back to the woman
who's waited for them all along,
even if they get distracted a few times.
I don't think I can last that long.
It's not easy to win someone's heart.
His mother said so, too.
Hyeonu's only seen you as a friend.
It'll take him time to see you differently.
His parents want you to marry him, too.
So be thankful for that.
And stop being so weak.
Isn't Deulim home yet?
You told him how you feel?
He's the only guy I like.
What am I going to do?
Suim...
Where are you?
Are you with him?
No, I'm at work.
I'm going to end late today.
Go ahead and sleep.
Okay.
Don't be too late.
Okay.
Mother sent some gifts for you.
She didn't have to do all this.
Sanghyeon!
Hello.
His parents sent us a gift from the States.
Oh, they do this every time.
They want us to look after Sanghyeon well.
I don't think I'll be staying here long.
Why not?
I'm going back to the States after the last performance ends.
I thought you were going to stay here long.
You're working on a new management project
and the acquisition of a theater company.
I have a senior manager who can do that.
And I'll keep going back and forth.
Do you really have to leave?
Don't worry, Aunt Jiyeong.
Everything will be fine.
You must be sorry to see him leave.
I'm home.
You're home late.
Where were you?
At work.
Are you sure?
You won't believe me anyway.
Why do you ask?
Don't talk to your father that way.
I'm sorry.
I'll be in my room.
He was working all day. Go easy on him.
You know how he is.
He isn't thinking straight right now.
Stay a while, Sanghyeon.
Okay.
Are you mad that he didn't go to the meeting?
That's not all I'm mad at.
He says he likes someone else.
Did he tell you that?
Yes.
I don't know what's gotten into him.
Do you know who she is?
He has no reason to know.
Nothing will come of it anyway.
Sanghyeon, will you talk to him?
Will you tell him to come to his senses?
I will.
Good move, Hyeonu.
You told your father?
Don't smirk.
I don't need this right now.
Why did you make things worse?
How are you going to solve this?
I won't ask you for your help so don't get in my way.
I told your dad I like someone.
I'm going to tell him who she is soon.
If you knew how cruel you're being to
Deulim, you won't be able to do that.
If you did, that'd be the cruelest of all.
This will be cake for me.
All I have to do is get Deulim to like me.
But it won't be so easy for you.
You have a ton of challenges to overcome to make Deulim yours.
Think of how many people you're hurting.
I'll feel guilty about that for the rest of my life.
But I still can't let her go.
What took you so long?
I was rehearsing.
Don't stay out so late.
It's a good thing your dad's asleep or he'd give you trouble.
You weren't sleeping?
How can I sleep when you're not home?
I'm sorry.
I won't come home so late anymore.
I'm upset because of your sister.
Don't make things worse.
Mom.
Yes?
Family is the most important thing, right?
Of course.
Nothing's better than family.
Yeah.
Even if you like a guy,
he's not worth your parents or your sister.
What are you talking about?
Did someone ask you to marry him?
Mom.
I'm just saying. You're all over the place.
It's not like that.
I've been so distracted by your sister that
I haven't paid any attention to you.
I'll take good care of you when things settle with Suim.
Your dad is shocked that you're dating,
but I think it's possible at your age.
Mom.
But you can't get married right now.
Look at your aunt.
She got married too young.
She didn't know what men were like.
She didn't know how to deal with elders.
She went through so much.
Goodnight, mom.
Goodnight.
Why were you so late?
Did I keep you up?
Were you in rehearsals?
Yeah.
Auditions are in a few days.
Do you think you'll do well?
I don't know.
Where's your confidence?
I have to do well.
My job's the only thing I have.
Did something happen?
What do you mean?
You seem really down.
Everything's fine.
Go to sleep.
I'll go wash my face.
Happy Lunar New Year, grandma.
Happy Lunar New Year to you, too, and be well.
Wait, let me give you your allowance.
Here you are.
This one's for you and this is for you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Yes.
Seonghun, study hard and grow up to be fine man.
Thank you.
Jina, you'll start school this year.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
What about me and Suim?
Want a dollar?
Give your cash to me.
I'll double that for you.
No, you'll keep it for yourself.
Yeah. You'll spend it all.
Kids.
People will think I stole from you.
It's true.
Kids know how adults are.
Let me bow to you, too.
Come, mom.
No.
I don't need your bows.
You're doing that for the allowance.
I won't ask for money, so come sit.
What are you doing?
Happy Lunar New Year.
Here's your allowance.
You're actually giving me money?
Did the sun rise from the west today?
I'll make more money from now on,
so I wish you many happy returns.
I don't need you to do anything for me,
as long as you're happy.
That's all I want.
Mom.
What is it?
Hyeonu won't come today, will he?
He won't.
Shouldn't you go to his family and pay your respects?
Do you think I should?
If you don't go, his family would be disappointed.
His mother was here yesterday, too.
Why don't you at least call?
Okay.
Where are you sending Suim?
She and his family are close.
They're so fond of her.
She has to say hello.
Don't you realize you're humiliating us?
What are you doing to her?
What are you saying?
I'm not doing this for myself!
Is this supposed to help Suim?
I should go.
Did you have a good service?
Yes.
I should have gone to see you in person.
I'm sorry.
Why don't you come say hello?
My father would love to see you.
I understand you're hurting right now,
but you know my wife and I are on your side.
Father.
Why don't you come over?
All right.
I'll be there soon.
Did he ask you to come?
Yes.
He says I should say hello to grandpa.
Yes. You should do the right thing.
It'll only be for a second.
I'll take care of it.
What do you mean?
You should do as he says.
Hurry up and get ready.
Fine.
Hurry.
Are you going to stay home?
I'm going to the theater later.
I have to practice for the audition.
Even today?
I have to practice every day or my throat will die on me.
If your sister can get married and you can win the lead,
I'd have all that I want in the world.
I'll do my best.
Of course.
Now get ready to go out.
Are you going to your boyfriend's house?
His father asked me to come.
Good luck.
Hyeonu.
Suim's coming.
Where are you going?
Why did you ask her to come?
Your father invited her.
Now go back upstairs.
She'll be uncomfortable if I stay here.
I can't be here.
Go to your room!
I'm not your puppet.
What?
Are you going to do this to us?
You offended us all at the family meeting.
Now you'll humiliate Suim again!
I made myself clear to Suim that I wouldn't be attending that meeting.
What?
Suim knows exactly how I feel.
I'd be cruel to stay here.
You said that to Suim?
Yes.
Don't drag me into this mess.
I had nothing to do with it.
Excuse me.
- Hyeonu. - Let him go.
He's useless anyway.
Hyeonu.
You're here.
Where are you going?
Go see my dad.
Are you leaving because of me?
Go.
You don't even have the courage to sit there.
How are you going to prove your love?
I can sit there for however long it takes.
But won't that be hard on you?
You're leaving for my benefit?
I wouldn't have come if I wasn't prepared.
I don't want to see you try so hard.
It'll be harder on you if I stay.
Go ahead and see my dad.
Hyeonu.
I'm sorry.
I'll see you at work tomorrow.
We're having yet another small gathering.
As long as we have each other.
It's not loud or crazy.
Yes.
At least we have Taegyeong.
I thought he wouldn't come back.
Did he go to work again?
He left after breakfast.
I don't know why he's so busy.
Have some.
You're the best, Taehui.
Thanks.
- Hello. - Come in.
What brings you here?
I invited her.
You haven't met my husband, right?
No. I'm An Hyojin.
Come in.
You're as lovely as my wife said you were.
Thank you.
Aren't you going to say hello?
Hello.
Hi, Taehui.
I don't know is you'd like this.
I wanted to show my appreciation.
Oh, you didn't have to.
Thank you.
It's nothing much.
Have a seat.
Aren't you happy to see me?
It's not that.
He's really shy.
You must have gotten closer now.
Why don't you loosen up?
He's sweet when we're together.
Is he?
Sejun's an amazing guy.
He's thoughtful and serious.
Yes, I think so, too.
Taehui, have some.
I don't like apples.
I'm sorry.
You're as cute as an apple though,
so I thought you'd like them.
What would you like?
Strawberries?
You can have them.
I told you not to be rude.
That's okay.
I know it's not easy to study these days.
Ask me if you have any questions.
And you can approach me in school, too.
Yes. We're practically family.
Why are we family?
You don't know what's going to happen.
Taehui!
That's okay.
Teenagers can be like that.
Thank you for being understanding.
I wonder who that is.
We're not expecting anyone.
Oh, Mrs. Kim!
Oh.
Sejun, what are you doing?
One of my kids parents has come.
But you don't have to run away.
I understand.
The kids don't know I'm Taehui's uncle.
Who cares if they find out?
The parents might feel awkward
if they learn I'm the uncle of one of the students.
It might lead to bad rumors.
I see.
I came to thank you for helping Seonghun.
This is tuna.
I heard tuna boosts your brainpower.
Thank you.
That's so thoughtful of you.
Thank you.
Hello.
Taehui, how have you been?
Are you studying well with Seonghun?
Yes, we are.
Where's uncle?
He's in his room with his guest.
With the Witch?
Uncle!
What's wrong with her?
You must have a visitor.
Yes.
My brother's fiancee is here.
I see.
I should get going.
Happy Lunar New Year.
Why is the door locked?
Uncle.
What are you doing?
Uncle!
What are you doing in there?
What is she doing?
What are you doing?
Come out here!
Uncle!
What is wrong with her?
Why did you come here?
I told you we should take a break.
Why are you doing this?
His father asked me to come.
Suim must be with his family now.
They must really love her.
You're out here?
What are you doing here?
You summoned me telepathically.
Why didn't you answer the phone?
You shouldn't be here.
Why are you changing the subject?
Why can't I be here?
Well...
Are you expecting company?
They're my dad's friends.
You're serious about this performance, aren't you?
That's why you're practicing on a holiday.
Our auditions will be in a few days.
Is your director giving you a hard time?
He means well.
I guess he is.
Is he in his office?
Should I go talk to him?
What is it?
I don't want others to see.
Why are you so worried?
I have to work.
Are you mad at me?
No.
So what is it?
Hyeonu, you're here.
Hello.
You came here on a holiday?
Yeah.
May I watch the rehearsals?
Why would I say no?
Let me give you a piece of advice.
Yes?
If I learn that you're meddling in these auditions again, I won't stand for it.
Again?
When have I meddled in your affairs?
I can't believe you're denying what happened.
Everyone knows what you did.
Hyeonu's trying to help us.
He's only helping one girl.
Stop it, Nari.
His help won't affect the outcome.
We'll see about that.
Let's practice.
Go home.
I'm going to be here until late.
It's okay.
I insist.
Thank you for the rice cakes.
You must have been awkward without Hyeonu.
You were all so good to me.
I'm sorry.
But thank you for being so brave.
There's nothing I can do.
Don't be so weak.
Is Hyeonu mean to you?
We've known each other too long for that.
Yes, I know what that's like.
Is he in trouble with his father?
I'm grateful he didn't kick Hyeonu out.
I'm worried their relationship is going to grow worse because of me.
Why would that be your fault?
Hyeonu only has to come to his senses.
I'll make this up to you after you're married.
Mother.
Suim's leaving now.
Oh?
Thank you for coming.
I wish you many happy returns.
Thank you.
I wish you good luck, too.
Yes, sir.
Did you bring your car?
No.
Then I'll take her.
I should get going, too.
That'd be nice.
Let's do our best, Suim.
And forget about all that's happened.
Yes, father.
I should go.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Don't come out, mother.
See you.
Don't invite her to our house anymore.
Why not?
Hyeonu has no feelings for her.
This is offensive to both of them.
Will you talk to Suim?
All right.
Are you okay?
Yes.
You must have been hurt by all this.
But you seem really strong.
I'm being stupid.
Don't say that.
Hyeonu's parents will never leave your side.
So stay strong.
I'm going to the States after this performance and I'm taking Deulim with me.
Don't worry about her.
Just hold on to Hyeonu.
You're really taking her to the States?
I'm planning a musical in the States.
She wants to become a success, so she'll join me there.
But she likes someone here.
It won't be easy for her to leave.
She signed with me because she wanted to achieve her dreams.
She'll know it's an opportunity she can't pass up.
If you do take her to the States,
make sure you help her become a success.
That's the only thing I can say for her.
You don't have to feel so bad.
That's the only way we can all be happy.
You have to take care of me now.
You're all I've got.
This is going to get hard for you, too,
but remember how I'm standing in front of you.
I hope you'll stay strong, for me.
I'm sorry, Suim.
I don't think I can let him go.
What am I going to do?
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