Episode 3
Who's Seoyeong?
Get up! Who's Seoyeong?
What's wrong?
What are you talking about?
You just said her name.
You called out her name and had a big smile on your face.
When did I do that?
Just now!
This is crazy.
Why are you talking nonsense?
You're the one who was talking nonsense.
You're called out another woman's name.
When did I do that?
Seoyeong...
Do you mean Yun Seoyeong?
The announcer?
Don't get ideas into your head.
I'm so tired.
I worked all day. I'm tired.
Do you have to wake me up just for talking in my sleep?
How should I know about Seoyeong?
Do you know what an important time this is?
This is a critical period for me right now.
Can't you help me out a little?
Wearing strange outfits?
It's like you're trying to curse me to fail.
I'm not. I was just trying to be funny.
I was going to belly dance to make you laugh.
Belly dance? You call that dancing?
You look like a twisted old witch doctor.
Why not arm yourself with a knife and bells?
Don't say that.
You're embarrassing me.
You should be embarrassed.
You shocked me in my sleep.
I'm sorry, I forget it.
I must've heard wrong.
Go back to sleep.
I'm awake now.
Give me a cup of coffee.
Coffee? At this hour?
All right. I'll get it.
Seoyeong?
What's in the paper?
"Hosted by sociology professor Kim Taeho".
"Solutions for today's love and marriage issues".
Is Taeho in the paper?
Yes, it's an introduction to the new program.
He lights up the whole page.
He's really famous now.
I told you.
He was going to become a great man.
You're right. I had a very unique dream before he was born.
A huge fish came flying straight at my chest.
It was so strange.
How big was the fish?
Let's see... The size of my arm?
No, I think it was as tall as a grown man.
No... I think it was the size of a mackerel.
A mackerel?
How's a man's height the same as mackerel?
Sorry, I don't remember.
It was a long time ago.
It's a miracle that you gave birth to such a smart son.
Why aren't you in bed?
Taeho asked me for a cup of coffee.
I think he's going to work.
Did you see Taeho in the paper?
I can't believe it. I never thought I'd see this day.
Yes.
Taeho's aunt is right. Our family is going to do well.
Yeonho's going to get married.
Gangho will find a job.
Once you have baby, I will have nothing more to hope for.
Am I burdening you?
No, that's not it.
You can called me old-fashioned, but I can't help it.
You're getting older too. You should hurry.
I know, mother.
I couldn't push you before as Taeho's job was unstable.
But I'm going to nag you now.
You're trying, right?
Why are you wearing my clothes?
Sorry... it just happened.
You're so odd. Why do you wear my clothes?
Don't wear that even if it is comfortable.
You'll end up with a big bottom and you'll look old.
Why do you wear it then?
You're not the same as me.
Go inside and take it off. It's ugly.
Okay.
Really?
Your brother's a professor and he's on television?
Yes.
We're going to become in-laws with a famous family.
We're not famous.
What's your brother's name?
Tell me his name. I want to look him up.
Right... Kim Taeho.
You're names both end in "ho".
What time? What's the name of the program?
You're here to meet Yeonho today.
Ask about her brother next time.
It doesn't seem proper.
You're right.
Write it down later.
All right then.
My son's a little old-fashioned.
Miss...
What should I call you?
Miss Kim?
You can call me Yeonho. Please speak comfortably.
No, I can't do that..
We should be polite in out 1st meeting.
My son's old-fashioned.
Did he even propose properly?
I knew it.
Proposals are big events these days.
I heard that some men give their girlfriends 100 roses.
I bet you didn't do that.
Didn't I?
I was busy.
Still. These things are very important to women.
Okay, I'll do it.
Please forgive me, miss Kim.
He can only focus on 1 thing. Even since he was a boy.
Whether it's his studies or his job.
He's so focused. He becomes immersed in his work.
Nothing else can grab his attention.
That's one of his good points as a marriage partner.
Thanks for being so understanding.
Your mother's very beautiful.
Thanks.
But about the proposal...
Excuse me?
Were you disappointed that I didn't propose properly?
No, not really...
But it would've been nice if you'd prepared something.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime event.
I see, I'm sorry.
I made a mistake.
I didn't mean it that way.
Wait.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I wondered where you went.
A 100 roses. Count them.
I'll prepare a ring for you next time we meet.
I love you.
What?
Yes...
When should I meet your parents?
When's good for you?
Wait a minute.
It's me. Can you tell me my schedule for the next 2 weeks?
I left my diary in the office.
What?
Get it, Yeonho.
What?
There's something urgent at the office.
I'll take you home next time.
I'll call you to let you know when I can go over. Sorry.
Take care going home.
My legs are killing me.
Why did I wear new shoes?
Aren't you Joon's teacher?
It is you!
Fancy meeting you like this.
What a coincidence.
I knew it.
Do you drive a taxi?
Yes.
You don't deliver water?
I deliver water, drive taxi. Whatever brings in money.
Did you get proposed to?
Do people still like propose like that?
With 100 roses?
What do you mean by that?
What's wrong with it?
Nothing.
Smell. It smells great.
It's filling up my car with a pleasant scent.
Do you always speak like that?
Huh?
You seem to be making fun of me?
No way! I never did that.
Unless there's something that deserves being made fun of.
See? You're making fun of me again.
Why does it bother you? It's nothing.
Don't you worry?
About what?
I'm Joon's teacher.
Shouldn't you be careful in case I mistreat Joon?
Are you going to mistreat him?
But...
What is it this time?
Where should I drive you?
Where's your house?
Can you stop the car?
I have a headache. I'd like to walk.
Please stop the car.
Is something not working well?
You don't like the man who proposed to you?
Stop the car!
Watch how you drive!
Sorry, it's my 1st day on the job. I'm sorry.
Geez.
Flowers... My flowers!
Joon's dad!
What a pain!
My flowers.
Watch it! You shouldn't just throw that on the floor.
Don't cry.
Stop crying, don't worry.
Is it your 1st visit?
Fill this out.
Sir.
The doctor and I...
The doctor?
I'm her friend?
Who's her friend?
Do it again.
Sir!
Jongdae?
Goodness. Are you hurt?
You scared me.
I'm sorry.
Be gentle with that.
I didn't do anything.
You fell over all by yourself.
Don't say I pushed you.
When did I ever say that?
You always put the blame on me.
I'm scared.
But are you ill? Why did you go to the doctor's?
When did I go to the doctor's?
I saw you come out from the doctor's.
See? He's putting the blame on me again.
I saw you coming out from the clinic.
Stop talking nonsense!
Maybe you're the one who's ill.
Are you seeing things?
Don't shout at her. We believe you.
Do you have some kind of major illness?
What do you mean?
It must be true.
You're scared to tell us...
Is that what's going on?
Look at his face.
What did they say?
Go to a general hospital?
Go to your house.
Our house gets noisy every time you're here. Go!
You're not ill, right?
You still have 2 children that you need to marry off.
You have to take care of your own health.
Be good to him. His face is yellow these days.
He looks so old.
I'm home.
Look how old you've gotten!
Did you meet his parents?
Yes, they were nice.
You met his parents already?
Talk about being fast. How was it?
How were they?
What are the lawyer's parents like?
Auntie. Stop referring to him as the lawyer.
It's not like I'm only marrying him because he's a lawyer.
That's part of the reason, isn't it?
Auntie!
Sit down over here.
I met them and they seem like nice people.
How about having him over next week?
Is it that simple?
There's nothing much to say.
He's a lawyer and he's the 2nd child.
His parents are both healthy.
They don't expect much from me.
I told you last time.
You're going to meet him anyway.
Did you tell them your brother is a professor and on television?
Yes.
Were they surprised?
Look at your face light up.
I bet your leg doesn't hurt anymore.
Be quiet.
What do his siblings do?
His brother works at a major company.
His sister is a public officer.
They're a respectable family then.
I was worried that you'd bring home anyone like Taeho.
I'm going to go wash up.
Stay seated.
I'll tell you about it after I wash up.
Let's talk.
I don't have anything to say.
I told you everything.
Do you even like him?
What do you mean by that?
I'm not sure that you like him.
I do like him. Why else would I marry him?
I should be thankful that he likes me at my age.
Didn't you see how happy dad was?
Don't worry about dad.
You have to like him.
I do like him.
What were his parents like?
How was his mother?
She seemed nice. I told you.
Something happened.
What? They didn't like you?
Why do you always say that?
What's wrong with me?
Of course they liked me!
Mom, I'm tired. I want to rest.
Let's talk later.
All right.
You were nervous. I'm sure you're exhausted.
I like him, I do!
Thanks you. You're too kind.
It's okay. I'm busy, but I can make time for the interview.
At home?
Both of us? With my wife?
I don't think that's possible.
My wife's quite busy.
Privacy is really important to her too.
Sorry. I don't think that sort of interview will be possible.
I have to go. Let's talk again tomorrow.
Okay, thank you.
Why did you hang up so quickly?
It's nothing.
Someone want to interview you?
Yes.
Then do it.
It's a waste of time.
Are you playing hard to get?
Did you hear that Yeonho's getting married?
She is? To that lawyer?
Yeonho's doing for herself.
She's your sister. Why are you talking like that?
What did I say?
What should we get for her?
Don't worry about it yet.
Are you busy?
Of course. I need to work to support my family.
Aren't we...
Aren't we going to have a baby?
Can you be quiet? I can't think with you around.
Hello?
I think you've changed.
You used to do the hula dance at night to make me laugh.
When did I do that?
You did.
You felt bad for not taking me to Hawaii in our honeymoon.
You did the hula dance all the time.
Don't be silly.
I didn't do it all the time.
It was just once.
Fine then.
Have it your way. It was just once.
I can't study at all.
I'm sorry.
Do you want a drink? Coffee?
Okay, I'll be quiet.
Should I go outside?
Sorry. Study.
What's wrong with this?
Is something stuck?
Yes. The drain seems to be blocked since during the day.
Sorry I can't help you.
But I have to eat within 10 minutes and go upstairs.
I don't want dad to see me.
He's in a good mood today.
I don't think you'll bother him.
Jeongim.
Yes?
Something's bothering me lately.
What's bothering you?
Not me, but a friend of mine...
With this girl...
With a girl?
He slept with a girl after he got drunk.
Really? And?
The thing is...
She's a total stranger.
She took him to a motel and asked to sleep with him.
Really? She must be a gold digger.
A gold digger?
Of course. Who's your friend?
This guy called Gyeongho.
Really? How much did she take from him?
She didn't take anything.
She just left in the morning.
Really?
Gyeongho mustn't have had any money on him.
Yes, he's broke.
She was unlucky. She must've thought he was rich.
Why are you worried about it?
But that girl looks very naive for a gold digger.
That's what Gyeongho said.
I see...
He's my friend, I can't ignore him.
Being unemployed stinks.
Even gold diggers don't like us.
I can empathize with him.
Who's Gyeongho? Give me his phone number.
You're hopeless because you hang around losers like him.
You have to stop mingling with him if you want to find a job.
Give me his number. I'll get him off your back.
Look at your sister.
She's a respectable teacher and she's going to marry a lawyer.
Your brother's respectable too.
Don't you feel behind?
How many years has it been?
I'm sick of feeding you.
Give me his number!
Father, don't be like that.
It's not just Gangho. It's hard to find a job these days.
My friends' brothers are all unemployed too.
A few years is nothing.
Are you boasting about your friends' loser brothers?
What's this smell?
Something's burning.
Oh no!
Are you trying to burn me?
Be careful!
Father, I'm sorry.
Hi, Dahye.
Brian!
I need to talk to you.
Don't you remember me?
I don't know who you are.
I have to go.
You do know me.
We spent the night together.
I was distracted that day, so I just left.
But I think we need to set things straight.
Set things straight?
Yes.
I want to know who you are, what kind of person you are.
How annoying. Why are you so old-fashioned?
You're really naive.
I'm a player, got it?
A player?
A player! Don't you know what that is?
We had fun, that's all.
Why come to see me?
Just pretend you never met me. Got that?
Mom...
Get in.
Who's he?
Just a classmate.
He doesn't seem like it.
He's in my class. He's like an older brother.
Older brother?
Don't talk to guys like him.
He looks hopeless.
Coming to an academy to learn English at his age...
He's interested in you.
Don't take favour on him.
What do you want for lunch?
Did you go out that day?
That day? What day?
When I went to the seminar.
Someone said they saw you at a street vendor nearby.
I was at home.
I told you, I went to bed early.
Did you register at the language academy?
Yes.
You don't sound eager.
You have to prepare. You're going overseas next month.
You'll get so frustrated if you can't communicate.
You have to know the basics if you want to fit in quickly.
I know.
Go to the hairdresser's tomorrow and get your hair done.
Your bangs are too long. I'll book you in.
Come to my clinic after you get you're hair done.
Let's go watch a play. It's in English.
I bought tickets. I think it will help you.
Okay.
I told you not to eat quickly. You look unrefined.
Chew slowly, enjoy the flavour.
Yes.
Good. You look pretty.
Cheers!
Taeho, you're famous now. You're a big hit.
I'm not famous.
Don't act so modest.
You never came out when we told you before.
I did come out.
He didn't come very often.
Even if he did, he'd just sit in the corner and leave.
That's right.
Taeho, who knew you'd become an overnight success?
Don't make fun of me.
I'm not making fun of you. I'm jealous.
I'm so jealous. You're a star.
Even my wife's your fan.
Television really is a powerful medium.
Find, I'll treat you all tonight.
Okay? Are you happy?
You mean it, right?
Okay, you're paying!
Drink up.
You're wonderful.
Love shot!
Are you on television?
Yes, be good to him.
He's a famous professor.
Really?
I know you looked familiar.
Whatever. Come on. Let's all have a drink.
Drink up!
Where are you?
Right now...
I have a meeting.
A meeting?
Yes. About the program.
I'm at the studio.
Where else would I be?
Will you be home late?
Yes, I think so.
They're really working me hard.
The topic's really difficult.
I think it will take a while.
I see, you must be tired.
Okay. I'm going to bed then.
Okay, go ahead and sleep.
Are you drinking?
I'm back.
Did you hang up?
Wait, Taeho. What's her name?
Yun Seoyeong.
Yes?
Yun Seoyeong, the one who hosts the show with you.
Seoyeong? Why?
Do you call her by her 1st name?
She's my university junior.
She's heaps younger.
Is she pretty?
Well... I guess so.
Are you close?
Sure. We're co-hosts.
You really are successful now.
He's been her fan for a long time.
Really?
Taeho, come over here.
Taeho, I'm so jealous. I envy you.
Seoyeong? It's me.
Sorry to call you later.
Are you still up?
One of my friends is your fan.
Wait a second.
What?
I can't talk to her.
Talk to her.
Goodness.
Hello.
I'm Taeho's high school friend.
My name's Kang Palgu.
Kang Palgu! Kang Palgu!
Let's have boilermakers!
Drink up.
We're going to drink to the end.
It's totally stuck.
The meeting went all night.
The producer's so tough.
I didn't sleep a wink.
I have class in the morning, so I came straight to school.
Can you bring some clothes to the studio later?
We're shooting today.
Okay.
Can you bring my book with you?
About 10 copies.
What for?
I want to give them to the staff at the studio.
To the guests too.
No, wait.
10 won't be enough. Bring around 20 copies.
I'll donate 2 to the library. Bring 20 copies.
Okay.
Did Taeho stay out all night?
He had a meeting at the studio.
He works so hard. It's not easy to earn money.
That's what makes him a star.
He's not a star.
It's just a matter of time.
He could end up as a politician.
Later on.
A politician?
Sure. They all start off like Taeho.
They're on television, then they go into politics.
No way.
He's just doing it for the experience.
He's not good at being a program host.
Even he admits it.
He looks awkward.
He's a real pro.
Other people would kill to be on television.
You should be grateful.
Don't act modest.
I know you're happy.
You're such a phony.
Stop it.
I envy you, wife of a politician.
I'll give a supporting speech when he runs for office.
"he has never taken money"
"his wife has sold rice cakes to get him this far".
"Say, say, say".
What's that?
It's my way of asking for applause.
Taehos has no intention of being a politician.
He's a bookworm.
No way. He's just like an announcer.
He's as good as Yun Seoyeong.
About Yun Seoyeong...
What about her?
Do you think she's pretty?
A little.
Why? Does she bother you?
No.
I saw her in real life.
I met her when I went to see Taeho.
Really?
She's not pretty. I was shocked.
Her pores are huge and she has wrinkles around her eyes.
She just looks good on camera.
Really?
Yes.
She was whining that things aren't working out lately.
She's only on late night programs.
The only television program she has is the one with Taeho.
Announcers have short careers.
It just looks grand on the surface. It's a bad job.
I know.
Passengers, sorry to bother you. It's nice to meet you.
Like a thirsty deer in search of a well.
I have a surprising invention!
Look at what's in my hands.
I have a magic plunger in my hands.
Food waste, hair and even bits of rice.
Push, push and then pull out quickly to clear.
A beautiful product at a beautiful price, how much?
$1. $1. you can have this for just $1.
Who wants one?
Taeho!
Sorry about last night. I was a little drunk.
You don't need to apologize.
Why didn't you ask me to come?
What?
I'm curious about your friends.
Why are you curious?
They just seem like fun people.
Like you.
They're not fun.
They're all immature.
It was wrinkled.
I didn't change yesterday...
My wife's brining my clothes.
It's nothing.
Let's go.
Did you refuse to do an interview?
Interview?
Producer Jo told me about it.
That magazine's popular and classy.
It would help our program.
I heard you turned it down because of your wife.
Do you love her that much?
That's not it.
I'm joking. That's just producer Jo's opinion.
I can understand why you might not want to do the interview.
Are you here?
Okay, I'll come down.
Over here!
Thanks.
Hurry home before rush hour.
Aren't you even going to buy me a cup of coffee?
Go drink it at home.
You owe me.
Buy me some coffee. Iced coffee.
I'm busy right now.
Come on. It was really tough getting here.
Must you give out your book?
It's so boring.
Aren't you going home?
Can't you show me around the studio?
Show you around?
You're such a dag.
I am a dag.
I want to meet actors and singers.
What's her name?
Yun Eunhye, Yun Eunhye.
She's gorgeous!
Her face is literally the size of an egg yolk.
That's unbelievable!
Go home if you've finished.
Did you really have a meeting last night?
Are you accusing me of something else then?
Yun Seoyeong, too?
What?
Nothing. Forget it.
What are you going on about?
Do you have some kind of delusion of infidelity?
No, that's not it.
Don't accuse me.
What kind of man do you think I am?
I work hard, I don't play.
No, I never accused you...
Do you have some sort of inferiority complex?
Did you just say that I have inferiority complex?
Is that what you just said?
Stop it! Do you know what a critical period this is for me?
I told you. Kim Taeho could rise or fall.
I'm standing at a crossroad.
It depends on you. I could just be an ordinary teacher.
Or I could become a famous scholar.
Do you want the best for me or not?
Why come here and embarrass your husband?
I never embarrassed you.
Aren't you embarrassed acting that way in public?
Do I embarrass you?
When did I say that?
It's just that you don't understand my words.
What did I do?
I told you. It's a critical period for me right now.
You don't help me out. All you do is argue.
It's always a critical period for you.
Your graduation was important.
Part-time lectures were important.
That's nothing compared to now.
Fine, I'm going.
Sit down.
Finish your coffee.
No thanks.
Jeongim! Hey!
Hello, it's Kim Taeho.
I just popped out for a minute.
Complex? I don't believe this.
Is he embarrassed by me?
Fool...
Mrs, Kim!
You're Professor Kim's wife, aren't you?
I thought it was you.
Hello.
Yes, hello.
Producer Jo, say hello.
It's Professor Kim's wife.
Hello, I'm Jo Hansu.
Hello, it's good to meet you.
What brings you here?
I had something to do...
Professor Kim's upstairs.
Yes, I just met him.
I've heard a lot about you.
You're a lot more easy-going than I imagined.
I thought you'd be very fussy.
Excuse me?
I heard that you refused to do an interview.
What interview?
There you are.
What interview?
Don't act like you don't know about it.
Producer Jo, we should have our meeting.
My friends work at a magazine.
He called me and asked me to convince you.
A couple interview. It's nothing.
Professor Kim seems okay with it, but he said you refused.
Wait.. that's not it.
You said you have an appointment.
You should go.
I see, you have appointment.
Producer Jo, don't force her.
Did I do that?
I can understand her position.
I would hesitate to do such an interview too.
You know what articles are like.
It's easy for articles to report falsely.
You're right.
Let's go inside. We should start the meeting.
I'll call you later.
You even wink at her.
You're so loving.
I know.
You were in a meeting all night.
You have another one?
You must be exhausted.
Let's go inside.
Go, bye.
See you later then.
Okay, I'll see at home.
Okay.
Professor Kim, let's go.
Right.
Plunger?
Wait!
You dropped this.
You're Taeho's wife. Can I call you by your 1st name?
Right, of course.
When did I drop this?
Thanks.
Bye then.
Goodbye.
Nice work.
Good work.
Miss Kim!
The water delivery man brought them here.
These flowers.
Excuse me?
Oh, right...
Why did he bring you flowers?
What are these for?
Are you getting married?
Who's the guy?
He's a parent. His son is our class president.
A parent? I see.
No, it's not like that.
These are my flowers.
I left them in his taxi.
They're yours?
In a taxi?
That's not it...
Oh dang it.
Miss Kim!
What are you doing?
[Please be good to Joon]
[I hope you don't take it out on him]
Take it out on him?
Don't get the wrong idea.
Throw it properly!
Are you okay?
Come over here.
Wait until I get you!
Grandpa!
Are you playing soccer?
You're home.
You're home early today.
Wait a minute...
Let me play too.
Your daughter's here.
When did you come over?
Why didn't you call?
I was passing by and just going to clean up.
Don't come here to clean.
I have hands too.
I bought some pork belly.
Have it with Joon's family.
Why don't you join us?
I have to go home and will eat there.
Why did you come over then?
Is Taehos still busy?
I think so.
[My hubby]
Aren't you going to get that?
What's the use of these prizes I got when I was young?
You jerk!
[Wife]
Goodbye.
Yes, good work.
This is driving me nuts.
Is something wrong?
It's nothing.
Bravo! Today's shoot was great.
Don't you think so?
It was great.
Let's go have a drink.
We have a sacrificial ceremony at home tonight.
I see.
How unfortunate.
Miss Nam.
Jeongim.
Your parents have both gone out.
So has Gangho.
You make dinner for yourself.
I'm going to the public baths.
Okay, that sounds good.
You'll feel so much better after that.
Don't worry about me. I'll boil some instants noodles.
Is it blocked?
Want me to help? Should I unblock it?
No thank you.
You have good pronunciation.
I always do.
I know.
Con man.
This is not an invitation.
It doesn't unblock anything.
Are you mad?
No, do I seem mad?
No.
Take a bath at home.
It's not refreshing at home.
I can't scrub myself.
I'll scrub your back.
I can do a good job.
Wait a minute.
Wait right there.
You can look.
What are you doing?
Surprise!
Jeongim, how's my hula dance?
An event for my wife.
Is it weird? Does it look like marital arts?
Something came to my mind today.
I thought of the past.
Our hopeless honeymoon. You remember.
Jeongim, let's go to Hawaii this winter.
A proper honeymoon.
Hawaii.
I'm going.
Jeongim, Hawaii.
Wash cloth...
1 drink makes me feel good.
I wonder if Taeho's home.
Professor Kim! I'm home!
Honey?
Jeongim?
Where are you, Jeongim?
How do you get this to make a sound?
I can't do it.
Who are you?
Dad.
Dad!
Father!
Women have dreams too. I have a dream too!
Take this for some Chinese medicine.
Be good to Jeongim.
I didn't know you were so old-fashioned.
You should watch how you speak.
You couldn't do an interview because there's no study?
Make a study right now!
Why do you do this to me every time?
What did I do?
I though you were a player.
Inseon?
I asked about her 1st love.
She said, "You mean that old bag?"
What did you say for dad to act like that?
I'm not getting married.
You can't have my room.
Rice maker, stupid fool.
You did great!
I like that about you.
You're honest, you're not fake.