Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 30 > What, $1,400?
No, it's not that...
Shi-wan.
Yes, father.
Tell me the truth, or I'll beat you up too.
Did Tae-wan spend $1,400 with your card?
Tell me, did he?
I said answer me!
I lent it to him.
It was the last day of enrollment.
It's true, I borrowed it.
Useless moron.
- Father... - Move. I said move!
- Father, calm down. - Move! Where are you going?!
- Come here! - Calm down!
- Let go. Let go! - Father... Calm down.
What's going on?
That moron, I told you he's a loser, didn't I?
What's going on?!
That jerk spent $1,400 on Shi-wan's credit card!
What?!
It's the last day I can enroll for acting class.
I didn't waste it.
I'll pay him back. I'll get a part-time job.
He said he lent it to me. I didn't steal his credit card.
Can't you just be quiet?
- You idiot, you idiot... - Mom... Mom...
Mom.
What's wrong with you? I can't believe you're my son.
What, $1,400?
That's a huge amount. That's $140 times 10.
- You paid that with his card? - Mom...
This is too much. I didn't waste it on liquor.
I spent it to learn something. Why is that so bad?
What?!
You should do more than that for me.
I didn't want to ask you for money either.
But I deserve it.
Be quiet. You don't deserve a thing!
I do!
You were bright and Jung-wan was cute.
I got the leftovers and anything that went wrong was my fault.
I even got sent away to live with granny, remember?
I don't even have any baby photos.
I'm like this because I didn't get enough love, OK?!
I told you we lost your photos in a flood!
I don't believe that!
So, you hate us for that? Then move out right now!
We did all we could for you, and you say you didn't get enough love?
Go, get lost! Get out of my face!
- Father... - You won't leave?
Want to get beaten up first?
- I guess he does. Come here! - Father, father...!
- Honey. - Father!
- Make sure you lock the door. - OK, I will, I will.
I said lock the door!
Dang.
Thank you.
Thank you. Bye.
- Come again. - Bye.
Good job, we're done for the day.
Ms. Park's team can clean up.
OK.
Miss.
- What should I do now? - Go home. We're done.
Really? Don't we have training sessions?
We do, a few days a month. But not today.
- I see. Then when are the tr... - Ma-ri.
Thank you, Ms. Yoon.
I can't believe this happened.
I'm hungry.
Father.
Mom.
That moron, he's a scumbag.
Don't you dare let him in, OK?
OK.
You too, OK?
I won't. I'm so shocked myself.
- I can't believe he's my son. - You should've watched your wallet.
Let's just eat dinner. Why should we starve over what he did?
Dinner's not ready yet.
- I'll get changed and help you. - Why don't we order Chinese?
That's too oily. I'll cook bean paste stew.
Jeez.
Tae-wan.
- Going somewhere? - Don't ask.
Got any money?
How much?
How much have you got?
What, just $3?
That's too little. It'll only get me some ramen.
Give me that.
Will you pay me back? It's 2 days' pocket money.
What? Don't be silly. No one can live on that for 2 days.
You can have it if you'll pay me back.
It lasts me 2 days, minus transportation expenses.
Hand it over. I'll pay you back, even if you tell me not to.
You can have it if you say ''please''.
What?
Say ''please''. Then you can have it.
Jeez...
You can't do this! Give it back! Give it back to me right now!
What's wrong with you?
I know why you hate me, but this is just too much.
I'm the mother of your only nephew.
You know why I hate you?
I do.
Really? Why do I hate you?
You think I killed Jung-wan.
You think he died because of me.
Then you disagree?
No. I agree with you.
I said I agree with you.
But what can I do?
I regret it every single day. I want to turn back time.
I'd do anything to make that happen.
But it's impossible. There's nothing I can do.
I have to live with it.
What's the point of regretting it happened?
He won't come back.
So I'll focus on my son, Hwee-sung.
However badly you treat me, even if you treat me even worse...
I won't care a bit.
I'll work even harder and irritate you even more.
You can try to upset me, be rude to me, or make me cry.
But I won't move out.
Watch me. See if I give in.
I didn't mean that.
I really didn't mean that. What is it with me today?
Jung-wan!
Jung-wan. I went to work today.
They all hate me.
Why do they hate such a pretty girl like me?
I don't know either. Maybe they're all jealous.
Jung-wan!
I'm sorry.
Jung-wan!
I'm really sorry. I will be forever. Even after death.
I'll be a good mom.
I'll fill in your place too.
I'll do it! For Hwee-sung! Let's do it, Geum-soon!
Did they starve you all day?
No, they provide lunch.
It was my first day at work.
I know, my baby started work today.
So, what was it like?
They were all amazed by my beauty.
Of course they were.
You're not as pretty as I once was, but you're quite a looker.
But that's not enough. You'll need skills too.
I know. I'll start learning.
Well begun is half done. I'm already halfway there.
Exactly. You've taken the first step.
Take your time and you can climb any mountain.
Yeah. All I have to do is work hard.
You're right.
You're exorbitant.
We're what?
Exorbitant. You two are outrageous.
Ah...
Geum-soon.
Want me to pick up Hwee-sung tomorrow?
I'd love that. I won't have to wake him up early in the morning.
I'm so sorry.
Don't be. I'll come by tomorrow.
Thank you.
- Geum-ah. - Mom.
- I'm home. - Hello, auntie.
- You're here for Hwee-sung? - Yes. Had dinner yet?
Of course I have.
You didn't have a drink today?
Here.
What's this?
- Get a plate. - OK.
Some dried persimmons.
They don't seem to sell these anymore.
Something got into you today?
I guess so.
But you were your normal grumpy self this morning.
What's happening here?
I wouldn't know. Is the world coming to an end?
Maybe it is. Geum-soon, you be careful.
Granny...
Why, you called me?
Looks good.
You made my day. It's so sweet.
It's sweet.
This?
- It's on the top shelf. - Oh, this?
I'll do that.
No, I'm done. Put this back in.
There's none left. Shi-wan, get some garlic.
Where is it?
In the veggie compartment.
At the bottom.
Can't find it.
It's there, under the veggies.
- Not there. - Can't find it.
Not there, I said under the vegetables.
Mom.
What did you just do?
My hand slipped. Are you OK?
- Gosh... - All these...
Don't go there, you'll step on it.
What happened?
You should've been careful. Do you want another cast?
I was careful.
- Who the heck left a sock... - Who?
... in the middle of the floor?
It looks like Tae-wan's.
That good-for-nothing...
- Here, help her. - What a waste...
Here.
We can't help it now. I said we should order Chinese.
I'm starving.
I yelled and I'm exhausted now. I can barely even stay awake.
You said you were hungry.
I was. But I don't feel like eating now.
I'm home.
- You're having dinner now? - Where were you all day?
I went to pick up Hwee-sung after work.
You know I can't move around. Shouldn't you come back and cook dinner?
I'm sorry.
My goodness. He spent all that money?
My parents are both upset. And my mom fell over in the kitchen.
Try to understand.
Don't worry about me.
Actually, I met Tae-wan on the way.
You did? Where is he?
I don't know. I lent him $3.
Jeez...
Can I borrow your phone? He won't answer my calls.
He doesn't know your number.
- Hello? - It's me. Where are you?
Dang.
What an idiot...
You have reached the voicemail of...
This jerk is just unbelievable! Jeez...
He's getting on my nerves.
I'm not surprised. Go ahead and let it out.
We should wait until he begs for forgiveness.
I'll just let him suffer in the cold.
Don't you ever open this gate. It's my father's orders, not mine.
You go get some sleep.
Don't be too upset.
- Good night. - Good night.
He has some nerve. How could he do such a thing?
He's totally nuts.
Shi-wan's a man of character. If I were him, I'd just report Tae-wan.
It's such a mystery. How do my in-laws put up with him?
That moron took my money...
I hope he ate something.
He took my money.
He'll do anything for food.
I hope he comes back. They'll be even angrier if he doesn't.
You're early.
You're here already?
Yes. Your name is Geum-soon?
Yes. I'm Na Geum-soon.
Don't be so rude. You can't say ''na'' to your elders.
Pardon?
But that's my family name...
I know, it's a joke. Don't you get it?
Why are you here so early?
No reason. I just wanted to come early. I want to do and learn everything.
Work hard. You got started a bit late...
But, you know, better late than never.
I'll remember that, Mrs. Oh.
Get me some coffee.
- I won't be long. - OK.
You're early.
Weren't you supposed to come home tomorrow?
- I begged your dad. - I missed you. Sit down.
You look much better.
I feel good. Thanks for taking Eun-jin to school.
She was late twice because of me.
I'm glad I even got there.
She came home drunk once and just refused to get up.
- You're terrible. - It was just that once.
You went drinking when your mother's sick?
Want a snack? I can make you some orange juice.
What's wrong? Is it something I said?
She has to watch what she eats.
Oh. Sorry, I forgot.
How can you forget that? I can't believe you're my sister.
Eun-jin.
- Don't be so rude. - I'll get going.
Lie down.
Mrs. Oh.
- Hello. - This is my son.
I know.
You do?
How?
We...
We said hello once.
Some hot green tea, please.
Sure.
- I'm glad she's home. - Me too.
- Would you like some too? - No.
- It's hot, it's hot! - Jae-hee!
- Are you OK?! Are you?! - Son! Are you OK?!
- You scalded your crotch?! - Gosh...
What did you do?!
- I'm sorry, are you OK? - Go get some ice!
- Go. - Hurry.
Did she have to spill it right there?!
That's his crotch, she could've ruined his life.
Son, how do you feel?
- Should you see a doctor? - Here's the ice.
Turn around.
- Huh? - Turn around!
- Me too? - You too, now!
Jae-hee.
Feeling any better now?
Son, say something.
Are you OK?
Sorry I'm late.
- Buy me something nice. - I will.
- The chef's specialty. - Sure.
- Any liquor? - At lunchtime?
- No drinks. - OK.
I didn't think it would take so little time. Did you find her?
Here.
Those are her personal details, address, everything.
There's even a photo.
I didn't even ask for it, but he took one.
He thought I was the one looking for her.
Check and see if it's her.
Sorry.
Hello?
Go ahead.
Yes.