Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
Let life throw what it can at me
I'll laugh and keep going on
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
(Increasing Youth Employment)
< Episode 1 >
Time's up, stop what you're doing.
- Miss. - Yes?
Can I use the restroom?
Sure.
Please wait at your stations.
(Hair stylist license exam)
Hey, Geum-soon.
Hey.
What's wrong, messed up?
- Needed to pee again? - Whatever.
You're the only one who can tell.
Did you go to the restroom every 1 0 minutes again?
Why's my bladder so small?
I wonder whose fault that is.
Messed up?
No, I managed to finish today.
That's good. So why the long face?
I'm scared I'll fail again. I had a hard time during the perm.
My legs buckled, my hands shook...
You'll pass this time. You practiced too hard to fail.
Want some good luck candy?
How embarrassing. It's not like I took the bar exam.
You did. The bar for hair stylists.
The bar's for lawyers and this exam's for hair stylists.
- Right, miss? - Jeez...
Hey! Do her shoes have wings?
She thinks I'm her slave.
What's the party about? It's not like she took the bar exam.
- Ma'am. - Jung-wan?
Thanks.
I'm going out. I'll be late today.
Can't you stay for dinner? Want a milkshake? Aren't you hungry?
No, thanks for the juice. Bye.
See you.
Such a fine-looking young man...
- Hello. - Hi.
Let's see...
- Oh, boy on the 2 nd floor? - Yes.
On your way out? Go ahead.
Bye.
See you.
Auntie, I'm home.
Making noodles? Looks yummy.
- Where's Geum-ah? - Can't make it.
- Hello. - Hi.
She can't come? Why not?
What's that?
Something for the new boarder.
Pickled radish and... What was this?
- Get the sesame oil. - OK.
- That's Korean lettuce. - Kids don't eat that.
Leave it to me. I'll take care of it.
- Want some now? - Wait a bit.
Looks good. Let me try some.
- It tastes better with the oil. - Wow, it's amazing.
Why won't you ask how she did? You know the exam was today.
I'm sure she did fine.
- Soy sauce. - OK.
Are we moving?
Looks like you're packing up. Everything's on the table.
And what's this? Why's everything on the floor?
I'd do a better job than this.
Granny.
Don't be so mean.
She's not your kid, but she has no parents.
All she has is her uncle. Be nice to her.
Auntie, do you need some?
Yes.
You're a mean, nasty, cruel granny.
You're a terrible mother-in-law.
She deserved it.
How can she just say, ''I'm sure she did fine''?
She's my aunt, not my mom.
Be nice to her. You make me feel like I really do have no one.
OK, I'll be nice.
Always just talk. Don't be so mean.
You make her hate me even more.
OK, you silly thing. Stop nagging.
You always call me that.
It's better than moron, right?
- You... - What was that for?
- You stink. - Really?
What's this? Underlined in red.
Why did you spend $ 1 92 at a bar?
Oh, that? Let it go.
What? ''Let it go''?
Why you...
Want to kick me? You'll hurt yourself too.
$ 1 92 isn't a small amount.
I'm sorry. I really am.
I'll pay you back. I really will.
My future career rested on that deal.
- Yeah, right... - My whole life depends on it.
I have to pay, right?
You haven't paid back what you spent last month.
- And you shouldn't use other... - I know.
That's why I borrowed yours. I wouldn't dare use anyone else's.
Shi-wan, Tae-wan, come eat.
Let's eat. You have to get to work.
I'm letting you off today.
If this happens again, you're dead meat, OK?
I'll try, but no guarantees.
It's a joke. You have no sense of humor.
Don't spend what you can't afford. Or get a job.
Dang.
Jeez...
- When did you come home last night? - A bit late.
- What time? - Don't know, didn't check the time.
You fool. You smell again. How much did you drink?
Moon-suk's joining the army. We had to throw him a party.
Are you staring at me again?
He was born with big eyes, honey.
Father.
I'm not bright, but do you have to call me a fool?
I'm not a kid anymore.
- Tae-wan. - Don't.
I'll go visit Jung-wan.
Why not just send the tonic to him?
It's been a while since he moved. I want to check out the place.
Why don't you leave early? I'll take you to the bus terminal.
Gosh, I'm so sorry.
Ha Sung-ran.
Ha Sung-ran!
Where'd she go? I'm sure it was her.
- Jung-wan. - Geum-soon.
Sorry, but we'll have to skip the movie.
Why?
My tutor gave me a project. I have to stay up late today.
- Really? - Sorry.
Is your cell phone off? I've been trying to call you.
Really?
It's on silent mode.
Sorry to make you come all the way here.
Hello?
It's yours.
Hello?
Mom.
Today? No, don't come.
Already?
You should've called first.
I'll be stuck... At 2 :00?
You don't even know where I live. Hello?
Hello? Mom.
What a day.
She's coming?
Yeah. She doesn't know where I live.
Should I tell her to come here?
Hello?
Jung-wan?
Where are you?
What, at school? What about me?
A friend?
Hello.
You're Jung-wan's friend?
Yes, ma'am. I'm Na Geum-soon.
Yes. We just met.
OK. Don't worry. Come home when you can.
Bye.
Your name...
It's Geum-soon, Na Geum-soon.
Geum-soon? Your name has a classic feel.
Sorry about this when you must be busy.
I'm not busy at all.
- You brought this? - It's heavy.
It's not, I'm strong.
This way, ma'am.
You're in my son's class?
No. You don't have to be so polite.
OK, since you're his friend.
How do you know him? From his club?
No. He stays at my uncle's place.
I see.
- Geum-soon. - Yes.
What's your major? Do you study at Jung-wan's college?
I attend the International Beauty Hair Makeup School.
That's a college?
No, it's a beauty school.
A beauty school? You're not a college student?
I'm not. I messed up on my SAT.
I got bad grades. I'd rather be a hair stylist.
My grandma says I looked into the mirror when others studied.
When others played with dolls, I played beauty salon.
Really?
I took the license exam a few days ago.
It's my 3rd try. I really want to pass this time.
If I pass and get a job, I'll dye your hair for free.
Gosh. You have quite a few gray hairs.
Much more on the front.
Is this for Jung-wan? Is it some kind of tonic?
What's it for?
We're here. Come on in.
Wait. I'll take that. You go about your business.
It's OK.
I'll keep you company until Jung-wan comes home.
No thanks.
I'm tired. I'd rather get some rest.
OK. I'll show you his room.
It's OK, you don't have to.
I'll take that. Thank you. You can go.
OK. I'm sorry.
No need to be. Bye.
Bye.
Ma'am, it's the 2 nd door to the right on the 2 nd floor.
Get some rest.
What's wrong? Is it something I did?
My goodness.
She's attracted to Jung-wan. He's way out of her league.
The room's larger and cleaner than before.
Hello.
Dr. Jang, your wife's test results.
Oh, thank you.
Come in.
Eun-joo, Eun-jin, your father's here.
Eun-jin, come now or you lose your computer.
How'd you know?
Turn it off now. You've been on it all evening.
- Hello, dad. - Hi.
- Hello. - Hi.
Made sure she didn't work today?
She cleaned the 2 nd floor.
I didn't do much. Just a bit after lunch. Right?
Take your coat off.
You forgot about your results?
No. I'm fine, right?
Not curious? You didn't call.
I'm used to it now. I know how I feel.
You're braver than I am.
I still wince when I get the envelope.
You're fine. Doing very well.
See? I can move around.
Wash up. Dinner's ready.
You didn't even say hello to your dad.
Why drink milk before dinner?
You never eat much anyway. Don't drink too much.
- I'll get the rice. - Sure.
- Set the table. - I'm going out.
Now? You're not joining us?
I have plans.
Leave after dinner.
Your dad's home early. We haven't eaten together for a while.
Come on. We've eaten out so many times.
You two are so corny.
''I still wince when I get the envelope.''
Jeez... It's been months already.
He's too nice, isn't he?
Will you be late?
Yes.
- Geum-soon? - Yes.
My goodness...
Change right now. I can see your undies.
That's way too short.
- It's the trend. - What?
You'll pass this time. I just had a dream.
- A dream? - Yeah.
I was at a stream when a huge pumpkin floated by.
I went and grabbed it. It's a good omen.
It means I'll pass?
No, someone's supposed to get pregnant.
I'm too old and you're too young for that.
Something good's going to happen.
What's wrong? Did something bad happen?
No.
- You look upset. - I'm just hungry.
- Let's have bibimbap. - Sure, with some sesame oil.
Hey, that's too much chili paste.
I want something spicy. You eat this half then, it's less spicy.
- Are you on your period? - No. Why?
You want something spicy. Must be that time of the month.
Hand that over, mix it like this.
Get the sesame oil.
(Pharmacy)
Welcome.
- A pregnancy test kit, please. - Pardon?
A pregnancy test kit.
What? I can't hear you.
Can you take the mask off?
A pregnancy test kit, please.
I heard you can test your urine. Do you have that?
What kind do you want?
Pardon?
The stick type will be easier for you to use.
It's not for me.
It's for my sister. She just got married.
$ 5 .
Do it in the morning, it's more accurate.
OK.
No. It can't be.
It was my first time. It can't be.
Geum-soon.
You look surprised.
Geum-ah.
Hi.
Where'd you come from? You weren't home last night.
I came this morning.
There's this part-time job. The pay's not bad so I took it.
I started today.
I see. That's good.
Why are you here?
Huh?
I met a friend. She lives here.
I see. Going home?
- Yeah. - Let's go. I'm done too.
Heard about the test. You did OK?
It's yours.
What's this?
A pregnancy test kit?
Geum-soon, are you...?
No. No...
- When was your last period? - I don't know.
Think hard. Was it over 6 weeks ago?
I think so.
Then it's OK. You can use this.
Wet this part with urine, cap the lid and leave it flat for 3 minutes.
2 lines mean you're pregnant, 1 line means you're not.
- 2 means I'm pregnant? - Yes.
Here.
You said it can't be. Just get it over and done with.
You bought it already.
What if I'm pregnant?
Were you ovulating?
How can you tell stuff like that?
Did you sleep through school? How can you not know that?
- You know all that? - Hey.
You mean you just slept with a guy?
You should know better. You should've used protection.
What protection? It just happened...
What, did someone force you?
No, Jung-wan wouldn't do that.
Jung-wan?
I was cold. So I kept on drinking to keep myself warm.
The sun went down, it got colder and we missed the train.
So...
Still, I must've lost my mind. Granny will kill me.
Crazy, crazy, crazy...
We don't know for sure yet.
Anyway, you're amazing. I didn't know you had a boyfriend.
- Who is it? - I'll tell you later.
You're a smart girl.
What's the possibility of getting pregnant your first time?
Geum-soon, are you done?
Are you OK in there?
Answer me.
Geum-soon.
I'm OK.
I'm waiting. Hang on.
Not done yet? Want me to look at it for you?
No. It's OK, I'll do it.
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky
I can make a change
Tomorrow's a new day
Life is bright, things will get better
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky
I can make a change
Tomorrow's a new day
I will try again
I'll pull myself together
I don't mind if it's hard
I can pull through anything