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 7 > It's spilt milk.
We have to do something. What do you plan to do?
We decided to have the baby.
What?
We'll get married.
Says who? Who says you can?
You think it's that simple?
She can get an operation. I'll make her get rid of the baby.
How old is she?
She's 21.
She attends a beauty school? She only went to high school?
Yes.
- How come? Is she an airhead? - What are you getting at?
- We need to know about her. - We don't have to.
No, mom.
We don't want an abortion.
- Then what? - They'll have the baby.
Be quiet.
She won't have this baby. I'll see to it myself.
- Mom. - Be quiet.
I'll take care of it. She's getting an operation.
- Mom, that's a bit... - It's really cruel, not a bit.
If I had a sister in her situation and the guy said that, I'd kill him.
- I'd break his legs... - What do you know?
- Perhaps an arm too. - I said be quiet.
I'm against that too. No way.
I can't force her to do anything against her will.
Then what?
The verdict's out. There's no other choice, right?
Get married.
Honey!
Good boy. A man should take responsibility.
No. I said no.
Some people get married early.
I said no!
You heard me. Are you trying to kill me?!
Then what? We have no choice.
We do.
You really hate it, huh?
Yes.
You'd rather die?
I would.
Then think of something, but no abortion.
- That's impossible. - Then let them get married.
Honey.
Mrs. Sohn Jung-shim.
No eyebrows. She needs an eyebrow pencil.
Her makeup's not bad.
Wrong eyeshadow though. Should've gone with a matte color.
She's a penguin.
What's wrong here? Don't they care how they look?
$280, please.
Thank you.
(Suspended)
Do you have another card? This card's been suspended.
Suspended? That can't be. Try again.
Try again. It can't be.
OK.
(Suspended)
Is that machine working? The card...
Give me your cards.
All 4 of them.
I'll give you an allowance. Don't use your cards.
Keep my bag for a moment.
Did you suspend my credit cards?
What the... Call the company. Do you know how embarrassed I got?
I told you to give the cards to me.
No, I can't do that.
I'm at a beauty salon. I have to pay for my perm.
Call the card company. I have to pay $280 and I only have $30.
I know what you want, but the answer is no.
What should I do? I only have $30.
Don't you get it?
Don't you get it?!
Don't shout, or I won't go.
Where are you? I'll settle the bill.
So, I can't use my card?
Forget it.
No thanks.
Honey, it's me. Are you busy?
Geum-ah?
Me?
I'm working. It's been a few months.
No, part-time.
Don't tell granny. Or your mom either.
No, granny might tell off your dad.
No, not yet.
Not yet?
You haven't called either?
Wait a bit longer. He'll call.
Geum-soon.
Should you be working? I mean, you're pregnant.
It's OK. You know I'm healthy.
OK, bye.
(Jung-wan)
You have reached the voicemail of...
- You squandered $280 on... - Men squander way more on drinks.
Do you have to be so rude?
You started it.
I'll watch what I say. You too, OK?
OK.
- Lift the suspension. - No.
- Lift the suspension. - I said no.
If you need money, earn it.
OK. Open me a clothing store.
What?
You want me to earn money.
Get a job.
A job?
Would you want to hire someone who has no education or skills?
- You speak English... - I can't.
I was in middle school then. That's years ago. I've forgotten it all.
Then get married. I'll find you a nice guy.
Is Jae-hee back?
Not yet. You can't date him.
I didn't say anything.
Why not?
No reason.
He's my pupil and you're my daughter, that's why.
Lift the suspension.
There are at least 60. Count them.
Sung-ran.
You're very thrifty.
Want a coffee? I can pay for yours.
No thanks.
See you.
Bye.
- Take care. - Bye.
- See you. - Goodbye.
You've saved a lot.
Not as much as before though. There are fewer cups.
It's a good thing.
It's quite heavy.
(Results of hair stylist license exam)
I failed again? I'm useless...
You have reached the voicemail of...
It's been a week. He's dead meat if he doesn't call today.
I have a question. I need your help.
Out in the cold? Let's go inside.
It won't take long.
- Be honest. - OK, what is it?
Am I useless? Bad daughter-in-law material?
He hasn't called yet?
You think his parents really don't like me?
Honestly?
Honestly.
No. You've got nothing compared to him.
I know. I have no parents and no money.
Right.
He goes to college and I don't.
Right.
What else?
You're jobless. People prefer career women.
- I'm jobless? - You are.
Who knows when you'll become a hair stylist?
Part-time jobs don't count.
That's what it was about.
What else is there?
This whole situation too.
They'll think you used Jung-wan to settle down.
I have something to say about that. He's the one who dragged me there.
So they hate my existence?
That's a bit harsh. They just hate parts of you.
He still goes to college.
Neither of you is ready to settle down.
Thanks.
Bye. I'm off.
You can't run away forever. I'll go ahead without you.
You want me to?
Do what you want.
If you insist, I'll divorce you.
How dare you say that so easily.
Because I mean it.
Jung-wan's not getting married.
Then what? Got any other ideas?
I do.
He's 22, a college student.
You want him to get married?
He can't earn a living. She can't either.
We're not that well-off.
Neither is her family.
She's an orphan.
We can't marry them off like that.
Jung-wan has to join the army. Don't you care about his future?
He has his whole life ahead of him.
I'm doing this for him. They've decided to have the baby.
We can't make her abort it now.
If we do, Jung-wan will live with the guilt forever.
Think about that and nothing else.
You think he'll be fine, knowing what he did to her?
Jung-wan's a sweet boy. Let him make his own choice.
You think he's 100% up for it?
So let's not do this.
Jung-wan will be fine.
It'll be hard at first, but he'll get over it if he joins the army.
Any Romeo can forget Juliet in 3 years.
You're heartless. If I die, you'd remarry in 3 years too.
No way.
Once was enough. I won't do it again.
Jung-wan's not getting married.
(Express Bus Terminal)
The next bus to Seoul, please.
Thank you.
We got off here...
It's that street there.
Who is it?
It's...
Who is it?
Hello.
Why are you here? Jung-wan's out.
I'm here to see you, not him.
Me? What for?
I have something to say.
You should've called. How dare you just barge in.
I'm sorry.
Jung-wan's phone is off, and I don't know your number.
I don't have the time. I have to go out. Go home.
I have nothing to hear from you.
Ma'am.
You're still here? I told you I have to go out.
Go home, I have to go.
I'll wait for you. When will you be back?
You're unbelievable. How long can you stay out in the cold?
Go home. Don't make me stand you up.
- I don't mind... - Just go.
What's wrong with you?
Ma'am, I'm sorry I'm unbelievable!
I'll wait for you here!
I really have to talk to you!
I don't mind! Take as long as you want!
I'll wait for you!
What'll you do then?
I'll make a huge fuss.
Won't they give in if their neighbors find out?
Then they'll just move.
In this cold weather?
If it's for his future.
They won't mind moving a million times if it's for him.
They're evil people.
Still no news?
It's been over a week.
That's what's killing me.
I thought better of Jung-wan.
Exactly. He's a scumbag.
Is there nothing we can do but wait?
What else can we do?
I just hope they don't say they're against their marriage.
You have any ideas?
Your brain works a bit faster than my old one.
Is there no way to save her?
You know...
Yes?
If Jung-wan doesn't call... I think she should... abort the baby.
I know you hate the idea, but it's for her good...
Don't say that!
Would you say the same thing if Geum-ah were in this mess?!
Don't you feel sorry for her?
You treat her worse than a stranger.
They know she's an orphan.
They're abusing us because they know she has no one to fight for her.
How can you say that?
Huh?
What time does the last bus leave?
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