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 5 > Don't you have a seminar?
- You haven't checked your urine. - Was Ms. Ha there? You came back early.
Don't change the topic. Why didn't you?
I don't want to.
Everyone does it for only 2 or 3 months.
No one does it for over 6.
You can't be too careful. You enjoy dialysis?
Honey.
You know it's possible.
You have to take care of yourself or...
OK, I'll do it. I will.
You forgot your medication too?
I was about to take it.
You never say you took it.
Put that down and come here.
Some women don't take their pills because it ruins their skin.
They end up in the ER.
- I don't want you to... - Come on.
It's annoying. You're so corny.
What?
Are you that worried?
Then why don't you quit work and stay with her 2 4 / 7?
Watch what you say.
Our helper's asking for you.
Don't act like you didn't know I'm rude.
Why you...
She's... Eun-joo! Stop right there.
Honey. Don't, I'll talk to her.
- Let go, I'll... - I'll talk to her.
She maxed out her credit cards. I need to talk to her anyway.
I was sick for over 3 years.
Dialysis every 3 days, and it took a day to recover.
I couldn't care for the kids.
I will now. Leave it to me.
You can't wear that. Put on something longer.
- The jacket's OK. - Where are we going?
Why won't you tell me?
Do as I say. I know what I'm saying.
What now?
I can't tell her. She'll faint.
Hello?
Mom.
No, I'm just lying around.
Not yet, I will soon. You?
We've eaten.
Jung-wan, is everything OK?
I've been having strange dreams.
I want to be sure you're OK. Are you?
Yes, I am. Everything's fine.
OK then. I'm glad my dream meant nothing.
Take care and look after yourself.
Mom.
You have something to say?
No, I called you for no reason.
Bye.
Geum-soon?
Ma'am.
Pardon? Now? Ma'am, today's...
Hello?
Ma'am. Ma'am.
Jung-wan.
- Where's your grandma? - Inside. Surprised?
Of course. I cancelled my seminar.
What's up? She's going somewhere?
She's... going to your place.
Whose place?
Mine? In Seoul?
She bought 3 tickets already.
I tried to stop her, but you know what she's like.
No one can stop her.
Why go there? It's pointless.
Come on, I haven't even told them yet...
That's why I'm going.
I know you'll be too embarrassed. I'll tell them for you.
Wouldn't it be better?
Ma'am...
I know what you want to say. You just follow my lead.
Come on, the bus is leaving.
But...
You have to stop her. My mom will faint.
She wanted to go alone, but I said we should go with you.
No way.
My mom can't handle this.
You think I'm enjoying this here? I feel worse than you do.
But we have to do this.
Eat it.
Eat up.
I'm off.
Have some tomato juice.
OK.
Is dad coming today?
Don't know, he hasn't called.
He didn't come last weekend. His shop isn't doing well?
He'll be fine. He can't fail again. Late again?
No, I'll be back for dinner.
Geum-soon's going to Seoul with Jung-wan.
To Seoul? What for?
Granny's taking them to his place.
She just had to barge in...
I knew she'd do something.
I feel sorry for Jung-wan's mother. She'll want to move away.
She sent him away to study and this is what he does...
You care for him more than Geum-soon?
I'm a mother, so I know how she'll feel.
You should go.
OK.
Great job.
See you after lunch then.
Hello. You didn't have to come.
But I'm in charge.
Let's go, I'll buy you lunch.
I'm off to the office.
OK, I have to eat anyway.
OK. Let's go.
It's so far. I don't have much time.
We're nearly there. It's just around the corner.
It's quite far.
Thanks.
- Hungry? - Let's eat.
Sung-ran speaking.
Yes, sir. No, I handed it in.
I really did.
Again?
OK, I'll be right there.
Something's wrong?
I have to go.
Sorry. You take your time and finish up.
It's OK. Are you in trouble?
No, it's the blueprint.
Let's go.
- Finish your food. - It's OK. I feel sorry for you though.
- How much? - $ 1 3.
Lost your wallet?
I can't find it.
I'll pay.
I'm sure I had it.
- Here. - Sorry.
I put it with my coupon book.
We get 2 0% off.
Sorry, sir. It's expired.
Yeah?
This is for last month.
2 0%...
It's so busy here. Where are we? Lead the way.
You look like you want to die.
If my son were alive, he'd have killed you already.
- Don't make that face. - Granny, stop being mean.
- What? - He's just nervous.
Over there. We have to take a bus.
Go ahead, we'll follow you.
Granny.
- This is it. - Ring the bell.
My parents will be shocked. Can I talk to them first?
There's a bakery down there.
- Wait for an hour... - Jung-wan?
Jung-wan.
What brings you here?
Hello.
Who...
I'm Geum-soon. I picked you up that day.
Right, Geum-soon.
Are they with you?
Well...
You know her?
Hello, nice to meet you. I'm her grandma.
What?
Hi, mom.
Jung-wan, you too?
Come inside.
Jung-wan's older brother? Which one are you?
The 2 nd. Who's she?
Shouldn't you say hello first?
- Hello, I'm Noh Tae-wan. - This way.
You wanted to talk.
I know you're shocked. I was too.
I nearly died, but I clawed my way back.
Jung-wan.
But your son's a good boy. He said he'd take responsibility.
Jung-wan. Look at me.
I said look at me.
What's going on? I can't believe this.
Is it true?
Is it?
Is it your baby?
Yes.
You messed up big time.
- You fool. You fool. - Mom, mom...
- Calm down. Mom... - Let me go. Let go!
- Mom... - I'm OK, let go. I'm OK.
Calm down.
You fool.
- Mom... - You did what?
- Mom. - Don't do this.
- Please...
Let me go! You fool!
- You fool! - What's going on?
What happened?
What happened? Shi-wan.
Well... It's...
She's pregnant with your grandchild.
What?
Say that again.
Your grandchild.
Hello. I'm Na Geum-soon.
Hello, nice to meet you. I'm her grandma.
Congratulations.
How dare you...
Come here.
- Stand still. - Honey!
- Stop that. - Father, father.
- Come here! - Calm down, father.
- Father... - What are you doing?!
Let this go! Right now!
- What are you doing?! - You're scum, you are.
Father, wait, wait!
- It wasn't Tae-wan! - What?
- What was that? - It wasn't Tae-wan.
It was Jung-wan. He's the one.
What?
My goodness...
Dang...
Jung-wan.
Was it you?
How could you...
It should've been Tae-wan, not...
Don't you ever knock?
I did, you couldn't hear it.
I'm turning it off. We have to talk.
You're spending too much money.
Way too much.
- This month... - I had to buy some things.
And attend a wedding.
Dad pays the bills. He doesn't complain.
That's because I was sick.
We left you on your own.
I know you felt abandoned. And I'm really sorry.
It's OK. You were sick.
I'm going to take charge from now on.
Give me your cards.
Your credit cards.
All 4 of them.
I'll give you an allowance. Don't use your cards.
Why are you...?
I'll be careful. I needed some clothes and shoes.
I'm OK now.
You have to learn about money.
I'll give you an allowance.
Dang...
What did you say?
Look at me. Eun-joo.
I didn't say anything.
Just look at you.
- You have no manners at all. - I was always like this!
Be quiet. You're going too far.
I know. It's my fault.
I was sick for too long.
Come down for dinner. I want your cards by today.
- Don't make us wait. - I'm not hungry.
I said come down.
If you're not hungry, just sit at the table.
What's got into her now?
I'm sick of this.
Sick and tired.
Let's eat.
Can you make us pizza now?
You want pizza? It's been a while since you asked.
You were always in bed.
You should've told me. It's easy to make.
What pizza do you want? I'll make some tomorrow.
Potato pizza. No, potatoes have too much kalium.
Then...
Eun-jin, you know all that?
She's my doctor when you're not around.
- Really? - Ma'am.
Get me a small plate.
Get it yourself.
You can do that much.
Go on.
Gosh, I'm thirsty. I'd love some cold water.
Sure.
Me too.
OK.
What a relief. You said something at last.
I felt so trapped and suffocated, sitting here in silence.
Now I feel better.
I'm sorry. I was so shocked.
I know, I understand how you feel.
You were so shocked, you beat your other son.
Here.
Thanks.
Father.
Excuse me, can I have a drink too?
Ma'am, are you thirsty too?
- Want some? - No.
- That was good. - I think...
You should go for now.
I don't think there's much we can say right now.
Yes, I think you should leave.
We have to think about it.
I know that, but I came all the way here.
I came here to meet you and talk about the kids' future.
I didn't come for a drink...
As I told you, there's nothing we can say right now.
What could we possibly say?
We only just found out.
- But... - And I feel very sick.
I can't even sit straight.
Sorry, but please leave.
You get what I mean? Leave with your grandma.
OK.
Sorry, but that's the best for now.
Let us think about it.
We'll call you soon.
Granny, let's go.
OK.
Let's go.
We're off. Goodbye.
Take care. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Jung-wan, see you.
I told you we shouldn't have come. Still, they can't do this to us.
They were bad. Right, granny?
I really feel sorry for Tae-wan.
He got beaten up for nothing.
They're all violent. You think Jung-wan is too?
Granny, why won't you talk?
Granny!
Be quiet! I hate you so much, I'd love to beat you up too.
Do you know where we are? Where's the terminal?
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