Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 20 > Eun-joo. What happened?
Where've you been?
I was with someone.
Who left you standing in the rain?
You can ask that later.
Go take a shower first. Have you eaten?
Not yet. Set the table, please.
You haven't eaten yet? Where were you?
What got into her? Why is she so happy?
I don't know. Maybe she met with Jae-hee.
I doubt it. He said he wasn't with her.
You really don't like him.
Why is that?
Why don't you like him?
You're having some wine?
Jae-hee doesn't have a father. He's never even met him before.
Every man needs a father figure.
Still.
He can be quite harsh to his subordinates.
He's very competitive.
And he sometimes gets a bit too obsessed with minor details.
Isn't that why you say he's the best surgeon?
I'm talking about him as a person.
He's too cold and rigid.
Eun-joo should marry someone who will embrace her shortcomings.
Jae-hee's very good to his mother.
Maybe he tries too hard when you're around.
Maybe.
He is a catch though.
Bright, talented, sharp-witted, tall and handsome.
But one bad thing overshadows all those good characteristics.
He doesn't have a heart.
He's not a good person.
Give this to Eun-joo. It'll warm her up before the shower.
OK.
Say something.
We're too scared to even breathe.
I'd be surprised if I don't have indigestion.
Come on. You even asked for boiled rice crusts.
What is it? Geum-soon insists she'll work?
Yes, she's adamant about it.
Her grandma can look after Hwee-sung, so she wants me to stop nagging.
She wasn't like this. It's like she's changed overnight.
She looked at me straight in the eye.
She wouldn't do that.
Ask Tae-wan yourself. He was there too.
I guess she's made up her mind.
Shouldn't you just give in to her then?
Hwee-sung will be taken care of.
Aren't you worried about her not taking me seriously?
This isn't about that.
She can't go around with a child on her back.
It'll be harder than she thinks.
Hwee-sung will suffer just as much as Geum-soon will.
You're out all day, so you don't have a clue.
I'll have to bear with it every single day.
I'm not an evil person.
I'll end up looking after Hwee-sung.
Can't we ask her grandma for help?
You men just don't get it, do you?
You know their circumstances.
She moved in with her daughter-in-law.
She might want to help, but her daughter-in-law won't let her.
Then what, you'll give Geum-soon the silent treatment forever?
What else can I do? She won't listen to a word I say.
Jeez...
Do you want something?
You must be really tired.
It is quite hard work.
But it feels great to actually do something.
Let's have some tea.
Sure. What would you like?
I'll have plum tea. You?
I'll have some hot chocolate. Have a seat.
No, I'll be in your room with Hwee-sung.
OK.
This tastes good.
Geum-soon.
Yes?
Not all building projects meet the deadline.
But it's not anyone's fault.
We can't blame anyone if it rains when we have to use concrete.
But many such delays can lead to shoddy construction.
I see.
Both you and your mother-in-law have a point.
No one's in the wrong. It's no one's fault.
But everyone's unhappy. That's what I don't like.
I'm sorry.
So, don't you think you should give in?
I should, in normal circumstances.
But not this time.
I'm sorry, but I have to work.
- Geum-soon. - I know what you mean.
I don't want to upset Mrs. Sohn.
But I really don't want to be an incompetent mom.
It's for Hwee-sung's sake.
I have to be both his father and mother.
Please help me out.
I'll work really hard.
I'll become a hair stylist and make it up to her.
Can you talk to her for me? Please.
(Resume)
(Resume: Na Geum-soon)
- It's time. - OK, let's go.
Welcome.
- Hello. - Can I help you?
I handed my resume in a few days ago.
Are the results out yet?
Not yet.
I see. When can I find out the results?
Hello, sir.
- Is Mrs. Oh in? - She just left with Ms. Jang.
Really?
About the wedding expo. Want me to call her?
No, it's OK.
When she returns...
- Never mind. Bye. - Bye, sir.
Aren't you the delivery girl?
It is you.
Hello.
How dare you smile. ''Hello''?
Sorry about that.
You're sorry?
What was it you said?
Oh, ''you're not a decent human being''?
I was a bit upset. You called me a dung fly.
You sure do have issues.
Do you know how many peddlers bother our patients each day?
Why are you here?
Trying to sell your drinks again?
No, I'm not here for that.
Then what?
- I was leaving. - She applied for a job.
Do you know her?
What?
You want to work here?
I'll work hard.
I really want to work here. Please hire me.
You're really weird.
I don't run this place. Why say that to me?
I'm wondering the same thing.
- Well, I mean... - Bye.
Bye, sir.
You really said he wasn't a decent human being?
Wait, mister, sir.
I have something to say.
Wait.
Wait!
Sir.
Wait.
Wait. Sir! Wait!
How can he just ignore me like that?
I hope he doesn't tell his mom.
Let's do this, Geum-soon.
- Hwee-sung. - Huh?
- You're awake? - Yes.
- I'm sorry. - Huh?
- We have to go. - OK.
Get up. You're a good boy.
You have a fever.
You're warm.
Ma'am.
Why is he up?
How long has he been sick?
I don't know. He was fine when he fell asleep.
I knew this would happen if you took him around with you.
He caught a cold.
Hurry, get his medicine and boil some soup.
- Goodness... - I'm late for work.
You can't, not when he's sick.
Still, I have to go. Sorry, I won't be long.
You can't be serious. Take the day off.
I have to go.
What?
He was fine last night, and the fever isn't that serious.
All kids get sick now and then.
My grandma used to take me to work too.
She says it makes kids stronger.
Put this on.
Fine. We'll see. Do what you want.
I don't care.
- Hang in there. - OK.
Sorry.
Sorry, Hwee-sung. We'll be there soon. I'm sorry.
Granny, come out.
What is it?
Why are you here so early?
- Granny. - Yes?
Look after Hwee-sung for me.
He has a fever, so I can't take him to work.
What are you talking about? Hand him over to me first.
Your mother-in-law won't look after him?
Come here.
You want to leave him with us?
- I'm sorry, auntie. - He has a slight fever.
So I brought him here.
Why won't your mother-in-law baby-sit?
She wants me to wait until Hwee-sung goes to preschool.
Do as she says. That's a good idea.
But... I won't be long. I'm sorry. 3 hours should do it.
OK, I know what you mean.
Get going, and don't cry. It's not that serious, he'll be OK.
- OK. - Go.
Will he be OK?
Yes, he will, don't worry. Go.
Hurry up, go.
- His medicine. - OK. Go. Don't worry.
- Thank you. - Go to work.
Take the kid. I'll walk her out.
Here.
Geum-soon... Come over here.
Don't worry a bit. I'll take good care of him for you.
All kids get sick now and then.
But I'm a bad mom. Dragging him to work like that.
I feel bad for him.
I used to go to work with you even when you had a boiling fever.
I just had no choice.
So, do you hate me for what I did?
Hwee-sung will feel just the same.
You grew up just fine, right?
Adults live on food, but kids live on love.
Everything will be fine. See how much you love your kid?
Then he'll be fine, so stop crying.
Stop. Or Hwee-sung will make fun of you.
How gross, your nose is running. Stop.
OK, good. Hwee-sung will be just fine.
Run, Geum-soon, run. Run.
Run, run like the wind.
Good girl. Run.
Run.
Father.
You're still in bed? Get up.
Geum-soon took Hwee-sung to work.
Again? She's tougher than I thought.
Mom's still the same?
Worse than yesterday.
But I can't take someone's side. What should I do?
What do you think?
I'd love to let Geum-soon work. It's better to start young.
I agree.
But your mom has a point.
She's always sick.
That's why Tae-wan had to live with his grandma.
Why's he still in bed anyway?
Hey, idiot. You lounge around all day and you're tired?
Jeez, can't you see I'm sleeping?
How dare you...
What do you care?
- You sent me to my grandma's. - Why you...
Wait, wait...
- Hello. - Hi.
- Here. Bye, bye. - Thanks.
- How is he? - The fever's gone down.
Gosh...
That's good. I feel sorry for Geum-soon.
Yeah, but not everyone does.
Let's go.
Bye.
She'll come for the kid soon, right?
What, you think she went on a cruise leaving him here?
Bye, granny. Get some rest.
- You're going out? - Hwee-sung's fever has gone down.
Really?
Hwee-sung's OK?
I'm your granny, remember.
Thanks.
I'm home.
Hwee-sung's fever has gone down.
I left him with my grandma and he's fine now.
Sorry for making you worry.
What's this about?
That's great. Have some breakfast.
OK, just a minute.
Hwee-sung had a fever? Why didn't you look after him?
You're here. He's waiting for you.
Yes?
- Ms. Ha's here. - Come in.
You look great. Have a seat.
You started a company?
Yes. Thanks for the call.
Thank Mr. Noh. He's the one who recommended you.
You liked what she did last time.
Mr. Noh's in charge again. I'm sure you'll get along.
I'll do my best. Thank you.
- How can I thank you? - Buy dinner.
- That's it? - A drink would be nice too.
Hold this. Sorry.
You shouldn't touch this. It's hot.
Don't touch. See?
It's hot. It's hot. It is, isn't it?
- Don't play with this. - Sung-hwan.
Your mom's here.
Thank you.
Don't touch that.
Sung-ran.
Impressive.
You'd make a good mom.
You'll move the office upstairs?
Yes. Shall we check it out?
- That's nonsense. - I'll stay at home.
What's wrong with you?
Our relatives all gossip about us. That we are nasty in-laws.
Jeez.
That we're so evil, we're not letting Geum-soon go home.
I don't mind that, but I refuse to put on a show.
What show? You're not a celebrity.
Then what, tell them Geum-soon doesn't take me seriously?
Jeez.
I don't even want to talk to her.
Pretending that we're fine is a show.
OK. Fine.
You can do what you want.
Shi-wan and Tae-wan's going too?
Yes. We'll be back tomorrow.
I see. OK.
If that's what you say. Have a good time.
Thanks.
Lock up well at night.
Or spend the night at your grandma's.
That's OK. I'll stay with Hwee-sung.
OK.
Have a good time.
Bye. Get some rest.
Enjoy the trip.
I feel like an outcast.
(New employees)
This is bad.
No, it's OK.
I haven't checked the site of the place I really want to work at.
Please.
(Oh Mi-ja Beauty Salon)
(Han Gun-yung, Lee Ha-suk, Kim Un-gyung)
What is it with me? I never pass anything.
I applied to 3 salons.
You idiot...
What now?
I'm so hopeless.
Did that doctor say something?
Wait.
Hello.
Here's a free drink. It's good for you.
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky