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
We're back.
< Episode 1 0 >
Sit down.
Had a good night's sleep?
Yes.
It wasn't even a proper honeymoon.
I'm sorry you only got to spend a night at a hotel.
No, it was great. It was my first time at a hotel.
It was dang awesome.
''Dang''?
Heard that, dad? Your youngest son knows his stuff.
Come on. She didn't mean it that way.
The hotel was that grand.
Glad to hear that. We'll send you on a trip over the summer.
Geum-soon.
Yes, sir.
You're my first daughter-in-law.
Yes.
My wife was against it, but I insisted you live with us.
Why?
I believe a family should live and eat together.
Do you know what ''family'' means?
In Korean, it means ''eat'' and ''mouth''.
I didn't know that.
Now you do. It means we eat together.
That's what a family does.
It will be claustrophobic, and it won't be easy at all.
But the more meals we have together under this roof...
the closer we'll get.
I agree.
I lived with my grandma all my life. It's great to have such a huge family.
You'll be apart for 3 months. But time flies, so don't worry.
You take care of yourself and the baby.
- Yes, sir. - OK.
Jung-wan. Study hard, and don't worry about her.
OK.
I'm done talking. Want to add anything?
No.
Jung-wan has to get ready to go.
The kitchen's quite nice. What should I do now?
You can't work in that. Get changed.
But I like it, it's so pretty. Can't I keep it on?
I don't like it. Get changed.
OK.
I'm sorry.
What the...?
Yeah.
The room's small.
Not at all. I like it just as it is.
You have to change? So do I.
- I'll change in the bathroom. - No, I will.
Can you manage without me?
You won't come every weekend?
I will, but still.
Don't worry. My license exam's in 2 months.
Remember, 3 calls and 1 0 text messages a day.
Close your eyes. I'll kiss you goodbye now.
Forget it.
Geum-soon!
She's calling for me. Get out, I have to change.
- But... - Go.
Hey.
- You must've impressed her. - Come on, stop it.
We just held hands.
Come on. That's all?
She can't do it when she's pregnant.
But is that true?
Right, she's pregnant.
Is it true?
Is it?
I'm off.
OK. Don't worry about her.
- Say hello to her family. - Sure.
Mom.
Study hard.
- And don't catch a cold. - OK.
Mom. Thank you. I love you.
Where is she? Geum-soon!
Your husband's leaving!
Sorry, I'm in the bathroom. I'll be right out, wait for me.
She's unbelievable. Aren't you late?
I am. I have to go.
Take care.
Shi-wan, Tae-wan, look after her.
You know we will.
- Call her often. - Sure.
Go. Don't skip breakfast.
I won't.
Father.
Thank you. I'll study hard.
Go back in.
- Go. - Bye.
- What is it? - Was he always that tall?
Of course. Let's go back in.
He's big enough to get married.
Where's Jung-wan?
He left already.
Already? I didn't get to say goodbye.
Couldn't you have waited until he left to use the bathroom?
I know, but my bladder's very sensitive.
I always want to pee or poo whenever I feel anxious.
I don't look like it though, do I?
But he could've said goodbye, right?
What's this? Isn't this a siren?
It is.
Is there a fire?
Maybe. Let's check.
What's this noise? Isn't it a fire alarm? Is there a fire?
It's coming from our house.
It's this room.
Is there a fire somewhere? In this room?
Geum-soon's in there.
Right, Jung-wan got married.
Isn't this an alarm clock?
Sounds like it.
What, another one? Find it, quick.
Shi-wan, come in. I can't find it.
Come in and find it.
- Where is it? - There.
She is really unbelievable.
Wake up, wake up.
Ma'am.
Sir.
Good morning.
It's not good. What's wrong with you?
My grandma told me to get up before you do.
They both went off? How come I didn't hear them?
Pour some.
That's enough.
Why did you lick that?
To stop it from dripping. Why?
''Why''? You shouldn't do that.
Sesame oil goes bad easily. Don't be so dirty.
My grandma does this.
She might, but I don't.
From now on, wipe it with tissue, OK?
OK.
But my spit isn't dirty.
- Eat up. - OK.
Bon appetit.
I'm joining the army next week. I could do with some money.
You're joining the army, bro?
''Bro''? Call him by his name.
But can't I call them ''big bro'', ''little bro''?
You can't. My goodness.
They're your in-laws.
You're totally clueless.
You don't even know the basics.
Teach her then.
Geum-soon, do as she says.
OK.
Granny, lunch is ready.
She's not calling. She must be enjoying herself.
Mistaken again.
How dare he not call me.
Let's swap if your room is cold. I don't come by often anyway.
There's a draft, but it's bearable.
Any calls from Geum-soon?
No. Haven't heard from her?
No. It's been 3 days already.
Give me some more soup.
Has your dad called?
No.
The money wasn't enough?
You spent most of it on the wedding.
He's in trouble again.
He couldn't even make it to his only niece's wedding.
We could've helped if we'd known earlier.
Help how?
It's one after the other.
We only managed to marry Geum-soon off.
Why can't he do something he's good at?
Eun-jin.
You scared me to death.
You're playing games again?
I only just started.
Then why are your eyes so red?
They're red? Must be an eye infection.
Why you... Got any money?
Money? I do.
How much?
Wow, you're rich. Where'd all this come from?
Pocket money from relatives.
Lend me some. I'll pay you back with interest.
Forget the interest. Pay me back when you can.
Thanks. I love you, little sis.
What's wrong?
You should know.
Eun-jin. Didn't I tell you to put the money in your account?
Why didn't you?
Sorry.
Stop playing games.
Stop right there.
I didn't think you'd stoop so low.
You're going that far not to ask me for money?
Do you hate the idea that much?
What did I do wrong? Why can't I borrow from my sister?
Did you have to insult me?
I'm sorry. I didn't think about that.
- That's not my point. - Then what?
I can't borrow from her because she's not my sister?
Don't push this too far.
Or I'll tell her you're dad's second wife!
Tell her if you want to.
It's true.
I wasn't going to keep her in the dark forever.
I was grateful you hadn't told her already.
What?
You'll tell her I'm your dad's second wife?
Eat up.
You too.
I'm fine.
Just eat it.
Mr. Noh, stop it.
I'm her assistant.
You were cool that day. A knight in shining armor.
Let's drink some more.
Geum-soon.
Don't scrub so hard. Wipe gently, just a few times.
OK.
If only you'd remember.
Did you wipe the table?
Yes, I wiped that properly.
Then why is it so dirty?
But I did...
Did you finish with a dry cloth?
No. I will now.
Be quick, we have to buy groceries.
OK.
My body's aching...
Granny, life is hard.
Why won't Jung-wan call?
She's still not done?
Geum-soon. Aren't you ready yet?
Ma'am.
You haven't even started yet? What am I, a puppet?
No. I didn't sleep on purpose...
$ 1 0.
Thank you.
Remember where we bought the fruit?
Yes.
We're regulars there. They always sell fresh fruit.
OK.
Ma'am, are you still angry?
Please smile.
I won't fall asleep again, I promise.
You smiled. You're not angry anymore?
Stop it. Let's go to the hospital.
What hospital?
The ob-gyn, of course.
When was your last visit?
I haven't...
Not even once?
No. It's too frigging...
embarrassing.
I'm glad you know that much.
There's one near our home. Let's go there.
OK.
(Apprentices needed)
Ma'am! Ma'am!
You have reached the voicemail...
Jung-wan, it's me. I'm lost.
We came shopping, but I lost your mother.
I have no money and I don't have her number.
Call me when you get this.
Where am I?
Oh no, she's going to kill me.
You have reached the voicemail...
It's me. Why won't you answer? I'm lost.
Call me.
My battery's nearly dead.
Jeez...
You have reached...
You jerk! Answer your phone!
I'm lost in the middle of Seoul...
I'm dead. So is my phone.
What time was that?
Don't worry. She's an adult.
She can borrow someone's cell phone.
You were in class.
Then she can call me out to pay for the cab.
She can't be that stupid.
You're coming? What about your lectures?
Then how?
No way, stay put.
What?
I'm on my way.
I hitched a ride.
No, it's not because I miss her.
My lecture's in the afternoon.
I'm on my way already.
That's strange. She used to love my visits.
It's because you're not going to see her.
(Geum-soon)
You have reached the voicemail...
It's me. Where are you, you silly thing?
Get a cab and go to Bora Elementary School.
You'll be fine from there. My mom will pay the driver, OK?
I'm on my way there. See you in 2 hours.
- Get me some water. - OK.