Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 29 >
That's the changing room. Change into this.
OK.
So we work for the same designer.
Are you older than me? I'm 23.
Who cares? I'm your senior here.
I see. Then I'll call you ''miss''.
I feel like it's a dream. I never thought I'd work with Ms. Yoon.
Which beauty school did you go to? I bet it's in Seoul.
I went to college.
Wipe the outside window. It has to be clean.
Don't worry. I'm great at cleaning.
Ms. Jang. Let's get the window cleaned.
It's so clean, I wouldn't know it's there.
Our cleaning lady's lazy.
The window's practically shining.
From now on, that's how we'll clean the window.
Come on, go out and help her.
It'll take less time if you help out.
You heard Mrs. Oh. Go and help her clean the window.
I can manage...
Did you have to do this? I gave you a cloth and a spray.
The window was too dirty...
Oh yeah?
That's why we're here to help.
I'm sorry. I didn't think about that.
My head hurts...
Ma'am. You shouldn't treat me like that.
I know you don't like me that much, but I feed you and clothe you.
It's not Geum-soon, and it's not your son.
It's me, you see.
What did I do... Why did I get drunk...?
You're up already?
Have some hangover soup.
You cooked breakfast...
I'm sorry.
Go on and eat.
Why, want some more liquor?
I said I'm sorry.
Don't be.
You put up with me when my own son ran to escape the creditors.
Don't be sorry. I should get the mayor to give you an award.
You're the best daughter-in-law ever.
I know times have changed and people disregard their elders.
But some rules must be kept.
I never thought I'd end up cooking for my son's wife.
I said I'm sorry. I am.
I'm sorry.
- So stop rubbing it in. - Hurry up and eat.
I'm sorry.
That phone call yesterday upset me. I was only going to have a few drinks.
He's your son, so you love him, but it's more complicated for me.
He should be supporting us.
But he left us a huge debt and won't even call.
I hate him, but I still worry.
I feel so sorry for myself too.
Poor Geum-ah went through so much.
But he's your husband and her father.
And he's alive and well. Forgive him and wait for him.
If I were you, that's all I could say too.
But I still feel so bitter.
How could he do this to me?
That's just great. Now you're crying at the table.
Your soup will be nice and salty.
You're never on my side.
Eat up.
Where's Geum-ah?
Who is it?
I'm Geum-soon's cousin.
Yes?
Hello.
I'm Geum-soon's cousin. I'm here for Hwee-sung.
Oh, OK.
- Come in. - Thanks.
Hello. I'm Na Geum-ah, Geum-soon's cousin.
Come on in. Sorry I can't get up.
- Relax. - Thanks.
- Sorry you have to do this. - It's nothing.
You're so pretty.
- Tae-wan, get some juice. - Don't, I'm fine.
- Go. - OK.
Are you a college student?
No, I graduated this year.
What do you do?
I'm studying for a teacher's license.
To become a teacher?
Yes.
You're so pretty. You'd make a great teacher.
You should use a tray.
- Drink up. - Thank you.
Will you be coming for him every day?
I'm not sure. Geum-soon didn't want to be late on her first day at work.
But I'll help out when I can.
Thank you. If only my leg weren't like this...
Mom, I have to go out.
Jeez...
Man... He'll want to kill me.
But if only he'd let me use it...
But what if he takes it away?
This is driving me insane.
Wow, great style.
What should I do?
It's me. I'm here.
OK.
- What is it? - Well, you know...
Yes, go on.
- What are you doing? - Call me later, if it's not urgent.
- It's not. I'll call you later. - OK.
Gosh, he got lucky. Where'd he find her?
You were hungry?
I skipped breakfast.
- So? Go on. - Oh, right.
Why do people get married?
- Because they lose their judgment. - Good point.
Then why do they get divorced?
Don't know.
Because they come around.
Then why do they get remarried?
Stop asking and just say it.
Because they have a bad memory.
Funny, huh?
Yeah...
I was in front of the bank. I saw you.
Where'd you find that beauty?
She's smokin'. Congratulations.
Hurry up and introduce her to me.
- What's so funny? - It's Tae-wan.
Your brother?
Yeah.
He saw us in front of the bank.
Yeah?
Guess what he said.
- He said you're smokin'. - What does that mean?
It means you're very attractive.
You both have great taste.
That interview's totally ruined you.
Eat up.
He wants to meet you. What do you think?
No thanks.
It's a no? Just like that?
Yes, it's a no.
Why?
Isn't it obvious? It's so uncomfortable.
I wouldn't mind meeting your folks.
I won't ask you to meet them.
Looks good.
Why refuse?
What?
To meet Tae-wan.
I said it's uncomfortable.
But why is it uncomfortable?
It's obvious.
The minute I meet them, it won't be just about us.
I'm not just about dating.
I have a vision, a plan of our future.
You don't? Am I just your date?
Of course you are. We only just met.
It's only been a month.
We just said, ''Hello, how are you, want a coffee?''
We didn't just meet. We go back 12 years.
People would think we've dated for that long.
Shi-wan.
Are you all about reaching the summit?
I heard some climb, some conquer.
Conquerors just want to reach the top in the least time.
But climbers look at and admire every little flower and fish they see.
They take their time and enjoy the climb.
They get to see everything, and they also reach the top.
I want us to be like that.
Forget about marriage and enjoy dating.
Enjoy the coffee and the time we spend together.
Why must we think about family, vision and future?
OK, fine.
Say you have a point.
Do you kiss someone you barely know?
What?
How childish. Grow up.
What?
Let me do it, miss.
I'll do it.
Let's discuss the color after you shampoo.
OK.
- Hye-mi. - Yes?
This way, please.
What should I do next?
We have a hierarchy. And rules too.
Ask the senior directly above you.
I'm sorry.
What are you doing?
This is our station.
I was sweeping my station anyway, so...
Why, now that Mrs. Oh likes you, you want my boss to like you too?
- No, I was just... - Just do your job.
Miss. What do I do now?
- Miss Na. - Yes?
- Are you busy? - No.
Do some shopping. Here's the list.
OK.
Can I go?
See you.
Hello.
We meet again. You're going in?
I work here. I just got a job.
You can walk now. It's all better?
It's been a while.
That's great. So now it's just the finger?
Ox bone soup is good for fractures.
Someone in my family sprained her ankle, so that's what she's having.
You should have some to help your finger heal.
Want me to get you some? Will you come tomorrow? I'll bring some.
Will you come?
Or not?
- Hello. - Hi.
They only had 2 boxes of green tea. Here's the change.
Thanks. Put the money in the till and put that in the pantry.
OK.
Let's go inside.
You dropped that?
You don't want it? Don't waste food. Chocopies are good.
Let's go.
You're doing great.
Thanks.
They'll kick me out if I faint every single time.
I told you not to worry about me.
How can I not worry?
Time's nearly up. You made it today.
I did. Only 20 more minutes to go.
Well done. I'm very proud of you.
Congratulations. How do you feel?
I'm thankful.
I miss Eun-jin. I want to go home.
I'll let you go home for 1 day.
I'll get used to it.
4 days for dialysis and recovery leaves me 3 days a week.
I'll live my life to the fullest.
My week has 3 days, not 7. I can't waste a single minute.
I like that approach. You do that.
How about this one? It's very popular.
I'll take these. How much?
$320.
Here.
What's this?
What's wrong?
What...?
Acting class?
$1,400, acting class, 3:32 PM, 3 monthly installments?
Tae-wan, you jerk!
You have reached the voicemail of...
Why you...!
(Noh Tae-wan, acting class)
Section 2 is a zoo scene. Jin-chul, you try.
''I'm leaving right away.''
Wait for my big break. I'll pay you back big time.
Tae-wan, let's do this. Let's rock on.
Mom.
- Mom. - I'm over here.
You're home alone?
No one's back yet.
Where've you been? Aren't you hungry?
I am. I'll go change.
Shi-wan.
I'm sorry. I really am.
- Why you... - Stop.
Help me out, just this once.
You...
Are you on drugs or something? Are you?!
No way. That would ruin my career.
- You and your stupid jokes. - Don't hit me!
- What? You... - Shi-wan.
- I'm sorry. - Let go right now.
I said I'm sorry.
I'll get a job and pay you back. You think I won't?
That's your problem.
You don't think you did wrong. You just try to wriggle out of the mess.
You don't care what will happen next.
You just mess up, then try to get out of it.
- Jeez... - You jerk!
Do you know what a terrible thing you did?!
Why are you shouting?!
What?
Fine. I'm not smart. I'm not as bright as you.
What did I do wrong?
I said I'd pay you back. I can't wait 3 months.
I came clean, even though I knew you'd kill me.
I'll pay you back.
What's so wrong about that?
Everything you said is wrong.
You can't do that, even if it means waiting 3 months.
Why don't you think before doing something?!
All you think of doing is using your guts to pay your way out!
What? You mean that?
I'm not even started yet!
Do you know what you are? You're a thief and a fraud!
You're a criminal!
I didn't steal! I borrowed your card!
What? When will you stop using us to get what you want?!
You spent $1,400 on my card!
That's more than the average salary!
That's just totally insane!
Father...
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky
I can make a change
Tomorrow's a new day
Some things just don't work out
But I won't give up
Life is bright, things will get better
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky
I can make a change