Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 25 > 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.
But...
Mrs. Oh. Can you please let me work here?
I really want to work here.
I promise I'll do my best.
I heard some people quit because the work is too hard.
But I promise I will stay...
Miss. How old are you?
Me? I'm 23.
Any experience?
No.
Not at all?
No, ma'am.
That's why.
You're too old for someone with no experience. Right?
Yes. I agree.
Got it? We have some rules when it comes to hiring.
You didn't pass the age barrier, OK?
OK.
Then I'll work that much harder.
Can't you give me a chance?
Come on.
What do you think you're doing?
What a joke.
You think you can beg and bargain?
You said 5 mins. 10 mins have passed.
Please leave.
OK.
Sorry.
Thanks for your time.
Bye.
Jae-hee.
- Come here. - Hi.
How's your hand?
Much better.
I'm too old.
It's OK. There are many more salons in Seoul.
You're not done. Want some help?
No, I'm nearly done. I'll finish up.
You can't come anymore?
No. I'm not well.
You look pale. Stop working.
- I better... - Gosh, what's wrong?
My goodness, wake up! Come over here! Help!
Thanks.
You couldn't even spare 20 mins for lunch. Why are you here?
I don't know. I got lucky.
Ma'am.
Thank you.
Why are you here?
To buy Eun-joo dinner.
You had plans?
No. I'm quite surprised.
I'm free this evening. Maybe we'll catch a movie too.
Want to come?
Yes, join us.
- You know I'll say no. - No, please join us.
No thanks. I know what not to do.
Stop asking me to join you.
How about hiring that girl?
Why? There's no opening.
I want to give her a chance.
Someone's bound to quit sooner or later.
I'm against that.
We have a system and she didn't make it.
That should be it.
I know, but she deserves a chance.
Kids these days don't come and do what she did.
I think she'll be a hard worker.
I disagree. She lacks fashion sense.
Yes, you're right about that.
Could be intentional. Just to stand out.
Her hair goes with her outfit.
- You saw her? - Yes.
I agree with my mom.
Looks like she'll work hard. Give her a chance.
You thought so too, right? Eun-joo, let's hire her.
OK. If that's what you say.
Then that's that. Did you really throw out the resumes?
No, I have them. I'll give her a call.
Really? Starting from Monday? I'll tell her that. Bye.
She got a job?
Yes.
That's great! It's the first time she passed anything!
She got a job already? Goodness... What luck...
What, you've changed your mind?
I feel sorry for myself.
I should be enjoying life, not cooking and baby-sitting.
- Send him to preschool. - Be quiet, let me think.
I can't believe it. How did she ever get this job?
I didn't want to do this. What rotten luck.
How about some pork belly and soju?
Don't be silly. But I'm up for pig's trotters.
Tastes good.
- Food's not bad, mom. - Yeah, it tastes good.
Yeah, it does.
Just look at that idiot stuff his face.
Shi-wan. Where did you hear about this restaurant?
Dating is all about great food.
You're seeing someone?
Oh, no...
Someone called you out and you came back at 1 AM last night.
Eat, just eat.
Look at his skin. Dating affects the hormones, you see.
- So smooth... - Stop it.
We're not dating. I'll tell you in due time.
So there IS someone.
Yes.
How old is she? What does she do?
I'll tell you about her later.
- I'm home. - She's here.
- You're home? Come sit down. - Wow.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
Pardon? What...?
We got a call. You start working on Monday.
Which salon?
What was it called? Honey?
Wait... I can't remember...
- Wasn't it some kind of Korean tea? - Tea?
Yes, Oh Mi-ja or Goo Gi-ja...
Are you sure it was Oh Mi-ja Beauty Salon?
It can't be. That's where I'm coming from.
It's true, I heard everything. Here.
Have a drink.
It's OK, it's from me. Here.
OK.
Congratulations, Geum-soon.
Congratulations.
- Father, how about a toast? - Sure.
Stop eating and join in.
- Father. - Thanks.
Say something.
I can't believe this. You made it at last. Work hard.
Let's drink.
- Cheers! - Congratulations.
Tastes wonderful.
Hwee-sung.
Mommy got a job. I got a job.
Jung-wan. I got a job.
- Welcome home. - Thanks.
Why are you all alone?
Mom's still out.
Really? She didn't call?
No. You call her.
OK.
Hello?
She's my mom.
What? Mom collapsed.
Hello? Where is she?
- Hello. - Thanks for coming.
She's my patient.
Take better care of her. She was at the community center.
She said she'd quit. How is she?
Let's run some tests. We'll find out.
- Is her body rejecting it? - Let's not jump to conclusions.
I'm hungry. Aren't you?
A bit.
Shall we eat? Where should we go?
A reward for being so good.
You...
I'll buy you dinner.
I'm warning you. Do that again and you get a red card.
I know you like it.
Jae-hee speaking. Dr. Jang.
Are you with Eun-joo? Her cell phone is off.
Put her on. It's urgent.
Just a moment. Eun-joo!
Your father. It's urgent.
Hello? Dad, what is it?
Your mom collapsed.
No, don't come here. Go straight home. Eun-jin's alone.
Yes.
Don't. I'll pop by tomorrow morning.
OK, dad.
Dad, is it the kidney?
OK, bye.
She collapsed?
Rejection symptoms?
Not yet. They'll run some tests.
But he sounds worried.
Her previous results were OK. She'll be fine.
I hope so.
I have to go home to Eun-jin.
OK, I'll give you a lift.
I haven't bought clothes in years.
Wait...
They were in uniform. There's no need to worry.
Look at that. Not bad, Geum-soon.
Huh? That's no good.
See? I'm not bad.
Geum-soon.
Congratulations.
You'll do great.
My goodness. She'll kill me one day.
Morning.
Good morning.
You hurt yourself?
My left heel hurts.
Why?
I don't know, it was fine last night.
Did I kick something?
Is it OK?
Honey.
Help me get up. I'm too weak.
Save your energy for the tests.
Just stay still.
Then tilt the bed. I can't see your face.
I hate you. I hate you for this.
I'm sorry. I went to quit yesterday.
Then you should have. Why work?
You're not a kid. You know what's important.
It's not just about you.
What about Eun-jin? And me?
Is it that bad?
It's not, right?
Is my body rejecting the kidney?
Honey.
We have to do some tests.
We won't know until the results are out. Relax.
Ready?
Yes.
Is she seriously ill?
No, she'll be fine.
But I can't help being worried.
What if she has to get dialyzed?
Don't even think about that, OK?
Let's go, you'll be late.
- What's for breakfast? - Bean paste stew.
Go on out. I start working soon, so leave everything to me today.
OK. Where's Hwee-sung?
In Shi-wan's room.
She's on cloud nine.
Honey!
What happened? What is it?
Ma'am?
- Ma'am. - What happened?
- I slipped on the soap. - Did you break your ankle?
- Don't scare me. - You should've been careful.
Get up.
Wait.
Get up and lean on me.
That's it.
Help her!
- Come on. - Careful.
Careful.
I can't walk.
- Your ankle? - Here.
Don't touch!
- I didn't. - It hurts!
It's swelling up. She needs help.
OK, let's go. Get Shi-wan to start the car.
He went out.
Out where? On a Sunday?
He has a date.
- Did he take the car? - I'll check.
I'll start the car if it's there. Keys?
There, on the cabinet.
No, I won't go, I'm scared.
Ma'am, it must hurt a lot.
The results say it's rejection.
But the transplant was just 3 years ago.
Accept it.
What now?
Let's treat it and see.
It'd be great if she gets better.
What's the possibility?
Near 0.
Then why mention it?
Or she'll need to get dialyzed.
Again? You know how hard it is on her.
She barely survives those shocks.
Another kidney transplant would be best.
Get her on the waiting list ASAP.
A relative could donate one, but she doesn't have anyone.
Be strong. You should be there for her.
She needs your support.
How'd you get here?
By subway.
Was it lame?
Very.
I won't do it again.
You're working on a Sunday?
It's your project. I want to do a great job.
Sure, but it's Sunday. Let's go out.
No, I have to work. I have something else to do too.
Yeah? When will you be done with that?
I don't know. Maybe even 4 hours.
I'll wait.
There's a cafe outside. I'll wait for you there.
Let's go out some other time. I can't work while you wait.
I don't mind. I love reading in cafes.
Don't.
4 hours? Take your time.
(Na Geum-soon, born on Jan. 25, 1983)
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