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 8 >
Ma'am.
Who are you?
Hello. I'm Geum-soon.
Oh, it's you.
Sorry for barging in. I really need to talk to you.
You do?
Then let's go in.
Go in.
It's just us? Where's Jung-wan?
He went out with Tae-wan.
Get some tea.
No, please don't. I'll just say what I came to say.
OK, go ahead.
OK.
I've been thinking.
Jung-wan didn't call, so my imagination ran wild.
What if he doesn't call?
Must I become a single mom?
Or...
Or?
Should I pay him back?
You thought of that too?
Yes.
I'd leave a post on his school's website.
I could do the same on other sites, telling people what he did to me.
I'd also write ''Jerk'' on his photo, and post it around the area.
Are you... threatening us?
But?
But then I thought how you'd feel.
Why you don't like me.
I realized I'm not good enough.
I'm not bright, but I swear I'm a hard worker.
I'll become the best in my field.
I want to become a hair stylist.
I'll work really hard and become famous.
- I'll earn a lot and... - You've...
passed the exam?
You told me it was your 3rd or 4th try, didn't you?
I did.
Did you pass?
Answer me.
Did you? You failed again?
Yes. I failed.
I'll try again. The written exam's valid for a year.
I guess you were unlucky. You'll make it next time.
I disagree with you, sir.
It wasn't luck. I just wasn't good enough.
It would be terrible if it were my luck.
You can't change your luck.
It gives me hope to think I'll make it if I work hard.
Luck's like winning the lottery.
Finish your story. You said you'd earn a lot.
Well...
I'll try really hard.
I know I'm dang useless now.
I keep failing the exam, and I'm not good at much...
but there's more to me than that.
I'll try really hard to make you and Jung-wan proud of me.
I swear I'll make you think I'm your lucky break.
Are you done?
Yes.
Do you have anything to say?
No.
OK then, you should go. It's late.
OK.
Remember the look in her eyes?
The poor, innocent kid was trying so hard to please you.
Still haven't changed your mind?
What, she's our lucky break?
She said ''dang useless'' too.
She knows she's useless.
What do you think?
Where are her manners?
How dare she come here.
She waited around and made me feel bad too.
She arrived earlier?
That's why you need proper education.
She has no manners.
I thought the opposite.
She's a good girl.
Pure and innocent. Don't you agree?
Pure and innocent? She looked terrible.
She did, actually.
She must've been so worried. Don't you have second thoughts now?
Where've you been all day?
- Had dinner? - No.
Really? It's late. Come sit down.
I'm really hungry. 2 servings, please.
Gosh.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
Did he call? He doesn't want to get married?
Talk to me, I'm dying here.
He did, he did.
- I'll go and... - No, granny.
I'm upset, that's all.
I failed the exam again. And I regret what I did.
I hate myself. I'm useless.
You failed again?
Don't cry. You can always try again.
Don't cry.
What did I tell you?
Orphans shouldn't cry.
The more you do, the more you'll feel like crying.
Remember?
- Yes. - OK.
So stop, OK? I hate it when you cry.
Don't worry. You have me, don't you?
You know me.
I got myself a spot at that street market.
Others paid the gangsters, but I didn't and we're still OK.
You know, right?
Good girl, stop crying.
You never cried for long.
Why cry and blotch your pretty face?
Don't cry. Don't.
Stop. Stop crying.
Don't cry.
I couldn't have brought up Geum-ah. Her crying drove her mom to tears.
It put her off having another kid.
Is that for real?
You were a good girl.
Gentle, quiet, and good-natured.
Stayed out of trouble too.
You're not useless.
I'm not done yet.
Your only flaw is that you got knocked up.
Granny.
It's your fate.
You got pregnant just like that.
It's your fate.
We'll just have to accept it, right?
How bad could it be?
Yeah, how bad could it be?
Good girl. Eat up.
What about my credit cards?
Talk to your mom about it.
Dad. Are you a coward?
Dad.
Watch what you say. It's between you and me.
It's peppermint tea. For your headache.
Let's talk outside.
Your grandmother can't help you now. So be careful.
I won't let you off lightly. Leave your father alone.
Sit down.
Honey, do me a favor.
What is it?
Don't slip Eun-joo any money.
It'll make me look bad. And Eun-joo won't listen to me.
OK.
Thanks. Want a sandwich?
No thanks.
Honey, I've been thinking.
Must you suspend all her credit cards?
Let her use just 1. With a limit.
Come on.
She's used to spending all she wants.
She's struggling with the change.
Set whatever limit you want...
No.
- No? - No.
She has to beg me. She won't like it, but she has to.
Only then will she learn to obey me.
She doesn't think of me as her mother.
She does.
She doesn't.
I'm just someone who lives with her.
- That's nonsense. - It's true.
She spent 3 years in Vancouver. Her grandma spoiled her for another 3.
I became sick soon after her grandma died.
I never got to be her mother.
I won't get a chance once she gets married and moves out.
This is my only chance. Leave it to me.
OK.
Thank you.
What?
What's your problem? Don't be stubborn.
Look at it. It's not 35 inches.
- Well? - You never mentioned it.
We followed the blueprint.
What did you say? I swear I told you.
I told you, didn't I? See? Do it by tomorrow.
No way.
What?
- Will you pay us extra? - Why should I pay for your mistake?!
Then forget it. Let's go. Pack up.
Are you serious?!
Take responsibility!
What?
- Why you... - Stop!
You can't hit a lady.
Who are you? How dare you butt in.
Sorry about that, but...
she's in charge here.
I'll take care of it.
''Take care of it''? What an idiot.
Are you two dating?
Mister.
Don't be rude.
You want to fight?
OK, let's fight. Come on!
Don't do this.
What are you doing?!
You want to fight. Come on.
Let's talk this out.
Fight!
What's wrong with you?!
Jeez.
Sung-ran, I can...
You shouldn't have stepped in. Are you OK?
Of course. I believe women should be protected.
It's OK, I don't need to be protected.
Here.
You shouldn't have.
Thanks.
Shouldn't you see a doctor?
About this? I'm fine. Want to see?
I'll get better.
Don't you feel shaken up?
You get used to it. You looked more shaken up.
Yeah, a bit.
Especially when you had that stick in your hand.
You weren't like that before.
I've changed for the worse?
Not at all. You were cool.
Like a warrior.
Anything's cool when a beauty does it.
You're so good with compliments.
I thought I'd changed. You've changed too.
See you.
Sung-ran.
Don't get too carried away. What if you get hurt?
Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.
Thanks anyway.
Your getting hurt dissolved the situation.
You're welcome.
There... That's it.
Will this do? How bad is it?
I'll be OK.
What dummy slips in the bathroom?
Dummy?
It's a joke.
- Where's Jung-wan? - In the shower.
Mom's still upset?
Yeah.
I don't think she'll give in.
Jung-wan's still waiting for her to do or say something.
Boys, dinner's ready.
OK.
Mom, the fish tastes great. Don't you think?
Eat up. It's your favorite.
It is? So that's why she bought it.
Tae-wan likes it too. Eat up.
Thanks. So I like fish, huh?
You have anything to say to Jung-wan?
No.
We can't just wait. Go to Seoul.
It's OK.
If he goes back on his word, I'll kill myself then and there.
- I'll bite my tongue or... - Granny.
Let's wait a bit more.
We can't. It's been days already.
The area code... It's from Seoul.
Seoul? Answer it.
Hello?
Sir. Hello.
What? Set the date?
Gosh.
Tomorrow? Hang on.
He wants to discuss the wedding. He's asking if we're free tomorrow.
Of course we are, we're free anytime.
- Thank you, thank you... - Be quiet.
Thank you, thank you...
Sir.
She's free tomorrow?
We'll visit tomorrow.
We should be there by 1 PM.
See you.
You heard?
Yes. Thanks, father.
Mom.
Congratulations.
Mom's done you a favor.
Talk to her.
OK.
Mom.
Don't call me that.
I'm really sorry.
I really am.
I love you so much.
You're lying. Let go.
Mom.
You act like a baby. You fooled me.
I'm your son. Forever.
What should I wear?
Geum-soon.
Why are you crying? And on such a good day?
I don't know, tears just keep falling.
I was thinking what to wear.
I'm happy, but I can't stop crying.
Do people cry when they're happy?
Come over here.
Granny...
Poor thing.
I can tell how relieved you are.
I know. You felt like you were dying inside.
Not really. It wasn't that hard.
It's happy tears today, so cry all you want.
No.
I'm OK now.
You should either laugh or cry...
Granny.
Granny. Am I really getting married?
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