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
< Episode 4 >
Be careful.
Are you OK?
I'm OK.
This isn't good.
I had a strange dream last night.
And now I broke a plate.
This is nothing. It's not your first time.
I had a strange dream.
Tell Shi-wan to take the subway to work instead of driving.
Your dreams never mean anything.
No one knows what might happen.
You can never be too cautious.
OK. Be careful with that.
Hello?
What's up?
Your mom had a bad dream. She wants you to take the subway.
OK.
Any plans for today?
Why?
Is that all you can say when I ask you something?
It depends on how you ask.
No, it doesn't. That's just all you say.
Isn't that your cell phone?
Is it?
Why you...
Jeez... I must make him feel bad.
You make me feel bad. I bet he feels the same.
You...
Buy yourself some nice clothes for once.
They're all old stuff from when you graduated.
Invest in your appearance. No wonder the ladies don't like you.
You don't have the looks, so you need nice clothes.
Be quiet.
What do you think? Well?
You have a date today?
I need something casual for the weekend.
What do you think?
Poor student look?
No. Do I look like a poor student?
Want to borrow my clothes?
They won't fit me.
- I'll look like a clown. - Forget it then.
Let's... see what you have.
Well?
- Isn't this too loud? - It is a date.
It's not.
OK, let's add the finishing touch.
This is my favorite muffler.
I worked a year to buy this, remember?
Don't ever lose it.
You're in a good mood. You're making me uneasy.
I just want to help you out. See, you look great.
- Isn't this too much? - No, you look amazing.
Really?
Bro. Lend me $100.
I have an audition tomorrow. I need this hat to perfect my outfit.
$100 for a hat?
Of course.
That's how much hats cost these days.
I'd rather buy a muffler with that money.
Come on, don't do this. I'll pay you back.
- No thanks. - I need this job.
- Take it back. - $80 then.
- I said... - $70.
I need the money. A soldier needs some ammo.
I'm broke.
Come on. You're my brother.
Jeez.
$40.
Gosh...
- Forget it then. - Gosh, I'm so thankful.
It's ready.
I'll be right there.
Careful...
I thought it was coming this way.
It went that way.
Sorry.
I'll do it.
It's OK, I can manage.
- It's OK, don't worry. - OK.
I checked my photos. Now I remember you.
You do?
Noh Shi-wan.
The boy who fell from the roof and broke his front teeth.
Right?
You remember.
It's hard to forget. Not many people fall from a roof.
Are those dentures?
Not really. They're implants.
Right. Sorry.
That's why I didn't recognize you. You had buckteeth then.
They weren't that bad.
Anyway, you look great now. I guess it's a good thing you fell.
I like your new image. And your outfit.
- An amazing change. - Yeah?
Thanks.
You haven't changed either. You're still pretty.
Not prettier?
Maybe so...
So glad to see you again. Another handshake?
OK.
Nice to see you again.
Same here.
Honey.
Where is she?
Is your mom in your room?
No.
Eun-jin.
- Why'd you lock your door? - I was changing.
- Is your mom here? - No. She's not in?
- What are you doing? - Homework.
Really? Working hard?
Honey. Where are you?
Honey.
Has she gone out?
Honey. Where were you?
In the attic. To get Eun-jin's clothes.
I've been sick for 3 years, so everything's in the wrong place.
You were looking for me?
Isn't that her?
She's not from our college.
Really?
I'm sorry.
Looking for Jung-wan?
Yes. Do you know where he is?
- Jerk, scumbag, fool... - What's going on?
- Jerk, scumbag, fool... - Geum-soon!
Let me go.
How can you do this to me?
How can you?
How can you be so cold and indifferent?
I didn't do this alone. I'm not the Virgin Mary.
I didn't want to see the sunrise! I didn't want to sleep with you!
But... I never blamed you.
Because you were shocked too. And it's not your fault.
It's no one's fault, so I didn't blame you.
Don't cry. I'm really sorry.
Do you know how scared, worried, and lonely I feel?
I'm sorry. I was bad.
I was scared too.
So scared, I didn't know what to do.
Are you as scared as I am? I'm the one with the baby.
I know.
I'm sorry, really sorry.
Jung-wan.
Don't cry.
It makes my heart ache.
Don't cry.
It hurts me too.
Jung-wan...
Geum-soon.
- Sit properly. - The bench is cold.
Here.
What should we do?
I have no idea.
What do you want? You had one more day to think.
Me?
Well...
I'm just too scared to think about it.
But I don't want an operation.
It sounds so nasty and terrible.
And it's not right. It just isn't.
I... agree with you.
I do, but I can't think of what to do next.
I can't think.
I never thought I'd get married and have a kid at 22.
Disappointed?
No. It's not that.
I'm relieved.
I was afraid you'd want an abortion. Then I wouldn't want to see you again.
- But still, I'm not... - I know, I'm not sure either.
My parents were really brave.
My mom had me when she was my age.
My dad was a college student. Perhaps they went on a trip too.
Really?
Or so I heard. My grandma won't say much.
I really miss my mom.
I've never seen her.
I have no photos, and my grandma won't talk about her.
I know nothing about her.
But guess what. You can't miss what you don't remember.
People think I must miss her much.
But it's not too bad.
I don't know what I'm missing.
But...
Now I really miss my mom.
She must've gone through a lot. Feeling lonely and scared.
But she still gave birth to me.
I really miss her now.
If only I had a photo.
I should marry her off.
He's a nice boy. Good manners too.
He didn't fight back, but followed me home.
He's obedient.
Everyone likes him.
He's handsome, has nice manners, and receives a full scholarship.
And he can afford a single room too.
If Geum-soon marries him, it'll be like winning the lottery.
Don't give me that look. Let's be honest here.
Geum-soon's nothing compared to him.
No college degree, no job, no money.
Come on, she's a pretty girl.
No, she's an average-looking girl.
Thanks to plastic surgery and makeup, everyone looks pretty these days.
It depends on whether Jung-wan will marry her.
He has to. She's pregnant already.
That's nothing to kids these days.
What else can they do?
That's what you think. What do you think his parents want?
They'll be astonished.
He's only 2 2 , a student who hasn't served in the military.
- He has his whole life in... - What's your point?
What are you trying to say?
No errands to run today?
When did your parents die?
My dad died just before I was born. My mom died when I was 6 months old.
Both in an accident?
I think so.
- Any photos of your dad? - Yes, I have one here.
This is him. Isn't he handsome?
He is. You look like him.
Really? I do? I don't think so.
What?
I'm proud of you. You're a strong girl.
You alright? Are you OK?
Good boy. Well done.
Geum-soon. Let's have it.
Let's have the baby. Let's get married.
What's wrong? You don't want to?
Jeez... That's terrible.
What was that? You proposed on a bus?
Jeez. How corny.
So, it's a no?
Do it again properly. That was invalid.
Forget it. A guy can't do it twice.
Don't push it.
You know nothing about women.
What was that? That doesn't count.
I know we're getting married because I'm 21 and pregnant...
but I still want a proper proposal.
Ask any girl and she'll agree with me.
I don't want much. Some roses or a ring...
I'll kiss you.
What are you doing?!
This is my kid's room. You can't do that here.
Aren't you the couple that kisses out here every night?
No. This is our first time.
I know it's you. Teenagers these days...
How old are you?
We're adults. Want to see my ID?
Geum-soon. I'm sorry. Let's go.
It's true. It's our first time.
We're adults and we're going to get married.
What?
He proposed. He wants to get married.
Goodness, thank the gods. Thank you...
Come on. You thought he wouldn't marry me?
I did.
You don't know how I felt, not being able to tell you anything.
You grew up an orphan.
I was afraid your baby wouldn't have a father either.
Gosh...
Just thinking about it makes my heart skip a beat.
Granny...
Your aunt gave me a scare too.
What did she say?
Don't ask, it's not an issue now.
So when's the wedding?
He should tell his family. When's he going home?
He didn't mention that.
He didn't? Nothing about meeting his parents?
He just proposed today. It's too early for that.
- I should change. - OK.
I'm hungry.
I must have a hole in my stomach. I'm always hungry.
It's not a hole. It's the baby.
Really? It feels strange.
Gosh.
Her stomach will start to grow bigger soon.
What would his parents think?
Would they think she's worthy of him?
What's there to smile about?
She's too naive.
I'll make this happen.
Whatever happens, I'll make sure this baby has a father.
Gosh.
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 can pull through anything