Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 24 >
This is it.
Which floor?
5th.
5th. Odd or even?
Just ask which number. It's 501 .
- Who do you live with? - No one.
Really? Isn't it scary?
Not really. I'm used to it.
You used to live with your sister. Do your parents still live in Daegu?
You remember all that?
Of course. You're my first love.
At age 20? I fell for someone in my teens.
I know.
And I was too scared to talk to you.
How long has it been? 12 years?
You're confessing?
You didn't know? That's right.
I didn't know.
Thanks for loving me back then.
That's not right.
Huh?
That's not right.
It's ''since then,'' not ''back then.''
I still love you.
I'm sure you noticed.
Go home. It's late.
Yes, I should.
What's wrong with my skin?
Is it the pollution?
Great skin is a plus.
Should I try that new treatment?
But I'm completely broke. Man...
Is he in bed already?
Who's this? No one knows this number.
Hello? Shi-wan.
Just a moment.
Sorry I woke you up.
I wasn't sleeping.
- You're late. - Yes.
You feeling OK?
Well, I feel a bit frustrated.
What is it?
I decided to give in. I'll stay at home with Hwee-sung.
My motto is, ''Giving up is for losers.''
I'm angry with myself for giving in so soon.
Why did you give in?
Hwee-sung doesn't have a baby-sitter.
Oh.
I've been meaning to ask. Why not send him to preschool?
A lot of my colleagues do that. I'll help with the fee.
Hwee-sung's not old enough. And I already told your parents.
But thanks for the offer. I wish I could say yes.
You've been too good to me.
I can't accept any more help.
Geum-soon.
I think I can tell you now.
Do you know what Jung-wan last said to me?
He asked us to look after you.
I said I would.
I want to keep that promise.
Tell me whenever you need anything. Don't say you can't accept it.
I like your motto.
''Giving up is for losers.'' Thanks for sharing that.
Sure.
- You can do it. - I can do it.
Why are you up? Did I wake you?
No.
What is it now?
I knew this would happen.
What?
I knew this would happen. Get some more sleep.
You're up already?
- Is he sleeping? - Yes, I have to wake him.
- Hwee-sung. - Don't.
You go to work. I'll look after him.
Ma'am.
And look for a job. I'll baby-sit while you're at work.
Ma'am.
Go.
Ma'am.
Ma'am. Do you mean that?
You think I'm joking?
Ma'am.
Stop calling me. I'm not very happy.
Ma'am.
- Don't. - Thank you.
- You're giving me the creeps. - Thank you so much.
Let me go. What's wrong with you?
Look at you.
Don't cry. It's not like I want to do this.
Say thanks when you get a job.
Who says you'll make it?
I've never seen you pass a test.
Am I wrong? Am I?
No.
Ma'am. Thank you so much.
Is that what you meant?
Well done.
You've lifted the weight off your chest.
Why start something you can't finish?
I'm too kind-hearted. It'll be the death of me.
Send him to preschool later. Working couples do that these days.
It's not just because I'm tired.
I don't know.
He's my blood, but sometimes I think I shouldn't get too attached.
She's only living with us because she's young and has nowhere to go.
She won't live with us forever.
Things will change when she starts working and gets older.
Let's not think about that.
It might happen, but I try not to think about it.
Go with the flow.
Things will change with time. Whether we like it or not.
She's part of the family now. I love her as a daughter.
She's good-natured, gentle and naive.
That's why she drives me mad sometimes.
Then why did you buy a cell phone?
You found it?
Geum-soon would've been happier if you'd bought it for her.
You should've left it to me. You and your temper...
OK, I'll leave it to you.
I heard your voice too, sir. Did you sleep well?
Yes, I did.
I'm off to work, ma'am. I'll run as fast as the wind.
- Don't take the motor scooter. - I won't, ma'am.
Thank you so much. I'll be back soon.
What? Say that again.
Lend me $500.
Why you... That's a lot of money!
I won't waste it. It's for business.
Seed money. I need something to start off with.
I have to get an agency to book me.
I need to buy new clothes, hire a photographer...
Hey, Tae-wan. You're still daydreaming about that?
I'm not daydreaming. I've always wanted to become a model.
Tae-wan.
Man, how come no one understands?
Shi-wan, listen to me. I have a dream, OK?
OK, it's good to have a dream.
If a dream is to come true, it has to be realistic.
Daydreaming doesn't qualify.
Why isn't it realistic? I'm very real...
Realistic? You said it first.
- What now? - Just listen.
''One's appearance is also capital.''
''This is 'physical capital.'''
''One's body is just as valuable as one's intellect (education).''
''If one is not bright or talented, he can still compete with his body.''
Whoever wrote this is a genius.
He made my point for me.
You have the intellect, whereas I have the body.
See? My handsome face, my body.
Impressive, huh? This is my reality.
You read about it?
I'm always reading something. I can't live a day without reading.
That's nonsense.
- Breakfast is ready. - We'll be right there.
- Let's talk later. - Lend me $500.
Talk later.
Jeez... Why can't he just...?
It has to be tasty. Jae-hee's a picky eater.
I'll need something to spread on the grass.
Isn't it a bit cold for that?
I have no choice.
He's too busy to eat out, and we can't eat at the cafeteria.
He'll freeze if he sees dad.
Take a cushion with you and sit in the sun.
Girls should stay out of the cold.
OK.
That's sticking out.
Come and take a seat.
I told you not to come. It's too cold to eat outside.
I brought some coffee.
Try some.
Well?
It's edible. Have some.
The coffee's too bland.
Eat up. I have to hurry.
Don't pretend you're busy.
Are you all that?
You're not the only busy one. Everyone has a job.
Are you that special? Huh?
Are you drunk?
I can act drunk when I'm upset.
I know I forced you to date me, but must you make me feel awkward?
You feel awkward? I told you not to come.
''I told you not to come''?
My bad. I take it back.
Honestly.
I didn't mean it.
What's this?
I yelled at a 7-year-old cancer patient who didn't take her medication.
She said, ''If you yell, you'll get sick like me. Don't yell.''
Don't be angry. I'm sorry.
You say I'm pretending, but I really don't have time.
I'm sorry.
Don't do it again.
OK.
They just won't leave me alone.
It's him.
My dad?
Jae-hee speaking.
Yes. It's done.
Now?
Not now. 5 minutes later. Please?
Come on, please.
I'll be right there.
He told me off about a report. I have to get going.
If only he'd help.
OK. Go.
Sorry.
(Dr. Jang Gi-joong)
I hadn't met up with him lately, but you called him away.
Stop working him so hard.
Yes?
It's the new report. Ms. Go's surgery has been scheduled.
I heard. Good job.
You can go. I'll look at it later.
OK.
Is that for real?
Yes.
Why, you're not happy?
She should've done so from the start.
I hate her for giving in now after giving you such a hard time.
She's very weak, that's why.
Don't take her side. Or I'll hate her even more.
It's not like you're fooling around. Why couldn't she baby-sit?
''Fooling around''?
Don't ask what I meant.
What did you mean?
Don't ask. My tongue slipped.
My mother-in-law likes these. Can I have some?
You're part of the Noh clan now?
My son is.
But I'm Na Geum-soon, your baby.
1, 2, 3, 4.
The snow is falling at Heungnam Harbor
You must be really happy. You're singing again.
Hello.
I bought this yesterday. Can you give me a refund?
I'm sorry, but I can't do that.
It was for my daughter-in-law, but someone got her one.
Please give me a refund.
I'm sorry, I can't.
Why don't you exchange it?
I need to go to the gym and get facials.
Where can I get the money?
I need a new phone.
Hello?
Mom?
My cell phone's old enough to be displayed in a museum.
What?! Great! I love you!
I'll be there in a sec. Wait for me.
- Tae-wan. - Yes? What?
You have to bring Hwee-sung with you.
OK.
Gosh, you're heavy. Kiddo, do you know that?
I can't believe Geum-soon did her rounds with him.
- Mom, isn't that Hwee-sung? - Where?
You're right.
Who's that? Why is he carrying Hwee-sung?
Who's that? Is it Geum-soon's brother-in-law?
The one who just came home from the army.
Are you sure he's not some stranger?
That's her mother-in-law. I was right.
Phew. I was worried.
He's quite handsome too.
Let's go.
OK.
I'm sorry I can't help anymore.
- It's a pity. - I know.
I didn't quit for good. It's just until I get better.
- Please do come back. - Don't worry. I will.
Seeing that I'm here, I'll help out just for today.
Can you do that?
I have to. I can't just go when they're all working so hard.
Hello.
- You know me. - We're closed.
I'm here to see Mrs. Oh.
Mrs. Oh? What for?
To tell her something. Is she in?
She's not.
She's not?
- The expo starts soon. - Yes.
Hey!
Hello, ma'am.
I'm Na Geum-soon. I applied for a job here.
- Remember me? - Go home. I said no.
What...?
I said you were busy, but she barged in.
I have something to say.
Get lost.
It won't take long. Just 5 minutes.
- I said get lost. - Wait...
I remember you.
You do?
You have 5 minutes. Start talking.
Here?
Yes, here. Is it something private?
No.
I applied for a job.
So you said.
You rejected me. I want to know why.
I really want to work here.
Why didn't I make it?
- Ms. Jang. - Yes?
You can ask her.
She made the decision.
I don't know what to say.
Over 1 00 people applied for just 2 openings.
I can't remember everyone.
I need to see the resume.
Then can we go over mine together?
I threw them out.
Pardon?
I threw them out. We always do when we're done.
OK?
Please 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