Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 34 > Granny, grandpa.
Hwee-sung's home.
Let's go in.
We're home.
Thanks for today. You made my mom happy.
I had a good time too. I felt more at home at your place.
I feel like an outsider at my place. It's even worse these days.
Everyone's worried about her but me.
Especially Eun-jin.
She asked me yesterday if I really am her sister.
She doesn't know we're half-sisters.
Oh.
I should be nice and pretend I'm worried.
But I can't, I feel like a hypocrite.
Still, I don't like it when Eun-jin says that.
I'm being criticized for nothing.
But didn't you live as a family for over 1 0 years?
You're criticizing me too?
Oh well, I guess that's just my luck.
I don't want your consolation, but don't criticize me either.
I don't have to put up with it. Bye.
Come on, I was just asking.
I thought you'd be feeling lonely.
You would, if you feel like an outsider.
Try to get along with them.
Look at you, upset again.
How about a movie tomorrow?
You made my mom happy, so I should return the favor.
I was right.
I knew you'd sympathize with me.
Thank you.
I'm glad someone else thinks of me as a victim in all this too.
I have something to tell you.
You do? Tae-wan, turn that off.
What is it?
I need a favor.
Mrs. Sohn can't move around and I work.
I'm trying really hard, but I can't do everything alone.
So?
I'm really sorry, but...
I'd like you and Tae-wan to help me.
How?
If you two will clean the floor, then I'll cook and do the laundry.
What are you talking about?
You're ordering everyone around now?
Let's hear her out first.
How dare she say that.
I really don't think I can manage...
Forget it. That's out of the question.
We're trying to make things work.
How can a daughter-in-law dare ask her father-in-law to work?
If you can't manage, finish it tomorrow.
You want him to help because you're tired from work?
- I don't mean that. - Yes, you do.
You work all day, so you want him to help out at home.
You think he doesn't work all day?
I really didn't mean that.
Do you want Tae-wan to help just because he isn't working?
- I really didn't mean that. - Then what did you mean?
A well-mannered daughter-in-law would quit work until my leg heals.
I put up with you, and now what?
You want their help with the housework now?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean that.
This is what upbringing is all about.
Is that what you were told?
That you should make your in-laws work?
What's wrong with you? It wasn't a big deal.
You think it wasn't?
She's living in our house.
She can move out if she wants her way.
OK, let's say that's true.
But did you have to mention her upbringing?
However angry you are, some things just shouldn't be said.
I can't believe she got that idea.
Why not? Times have changed.
You yourself said men help out at home.
Want to hear a funny story?
What now? Go to your room.
It's funny, just listen.
My friend's brother got married to a girl who divided the chores.
He cleans and does the dishes, she cooks and does the laundry.
But then the guy's friends made fun of him.
He put up with it, but one day it really got to him.
So he asked her, ''When can I stop doing this?''
His wife said, ''When you can live without food.''
Heard that? That's how kids think.
Mom, you went too far today.
You just go to your room.
You can leave if that's all you can say.
I'm sick of all this, I really am.
It's me, Shi-wan.
I'm outside your apartment. Come out.
Yes, I had a drink.
Why are you here so late? And drunk too.
I did have a drink, but I'm not drunk.
You are.
I'm not.
No real drunk says he's drunk.
Sung-ran!
Am I that easy?
Is that what you think of me?
Why keep saying I'm drunk when I say I'm not?!
You really are drunk.
How could you not tell me that?
Shouldn't you have told me before we started dating?
I told you I thought you knew.
Maybe at the beginning.
But I'm sure you realized I didn't, right?
You're right.
I did realize you didn't know.
Why didn't you tell me?
- Why didn't you?! - Why should I tell you?!
What?
Why should I tell you all that?
It's my past, my privacy, it's my personal life.
Why should I divulge that?
Do you go around telling everyone who you dated and why you broke up?
This is different!
You didn't just date someone.
You got married, had a child, then got divorced.
I know. So what?
''So what''?
Yes, so what.
Why should I tell you?!
We weren't planning on getting married!
How do I know how you feel about me?!
Should I have asked you...
if you're willing to date a divorcee with a kid?
Do divorcees need permission to date?
It's not about permission! It's about information.
I have a right to know what kind of person you are.
Information? What kind of person I am?
OK then. I'm sorry.
Sorry for not providing such info. Happy now?
I apologized. Will that do?
Can I go inside now?
Why are you so confident?
Don't you feel any guilt at all about what happened?
Did you just meet me for fun?
Go.
It's late.
Wait, I'm not done.
- You're drunk. - I'm not!
Let's talk when you're sober!
Go.
Sung-ran!
Answer me! Did you meet me for fun?!
You had a drink?
- Did I wake you? - No, go on in.
Geum-soon.
She's been cooking and cleaning with that?
Geum-soon.
How do you feel?
Have some fresh orange juice.
I feel refreshed. I had a good night's sleep.
My eyes snapped open this morning.
You haven't been sleeping well?
I haven't. You're useless for an only child.
I feel depressed. Must be my age.
Doesn't that have something to do with menopause?
Has it stopped?
I wish I had a daughter.
There are some things I can't tell a son.
You can tell me, I'm a doctor.
Has it stopped?
That's not my point. What I want to say is...
Alright, this is it...
Jae-hee, I want you to get married.
You can't be serious.
I want a daughter-in-law.
I'd love to share the house with your wife and kid.
I felt so much better when Eun-joo was here with us.
Sorry, but I don't need a wife yet.
Son, why don't you need a wife?
All healthy men your age need a wife.
I made your favorite soup, ma'am.
Have some.
Thanks.
I'm sorry about yesterday. It won't happen again.
Forgive me.
Wow. The soup tastes great. A spring delicacy.
Try some, I bet you'll like it.
- You like it, sir? - Yes, I love it.
I hope Mrs. Sohn does too. Try some.
Let's wait for the kids. Boys, breakfast is ready.
I love the soup.
You had a drink?
Yes.
We read this.
You're dating her?
You are.
She must be smart. Running a company at her age.
You went to the same college too.
When can we meet her? We can't wait.
Jeez, tell us how it's going. Don't pretend you're all that.
Don't ask. I'm not seeing her now.
You're not? How come?
I decided not to. So don't ask.
Why should Geum-ah go?
You saw the scrape on Geum-soon's back.
But why should Geum-ah pick him up? Why can't her in-laws help?
We're her family, we should help.
I'm not Geum-soon's mom. I'm her aunt, you know that.
I don't get it.
Why do we have to fight over her kid?
Mom.
I don't get it.
Why do you get upset about anything that has something to do with Geum-soon?
I don't get it.
- Granny. - Please.
Grab a stranger off the street and ask who's being stubborn.
Why would you want to tell a stranger about our personal issues?
- What I mean is... - That's enough.
You're standing up against me now?
My son did ruin your life, but I'm still your mother-in-law.
You're Geum-soon's aunt, but I'm your mother-in-law.
Granny, wait.
Stop, granny.
I'll go get Hwee-sung. You go back inside.
Let go.
I'll make sure we don't bother your mom.
Granny, calm down.
Mom's worried about her job. Please understand.
I'll hurry back with Hwee-sung.
Granny, go back inside.
- Go back inside... - Stop it. I said stop...
I'd just love to punch that huge behind.
You sent Geum-ah instead? I knew it.
- Where's your dad? - He's watching TV.
- Dad, breakfast is ready. - Honey.
Come and eat.
Honey.
- Honey. - Huh?
Sorry. I was just watching something.
Breakfast is ready.
Here you are. I've been looking for you.
- Any errands to run? - Are you upset?
No.
Have a seat. I have something to say.
That program made me think. You should look for her.
Who?
You know.
Your daughter.
She'll be all grown up now.
About 23 or 24?
She might understand why you...
Understand? How? Understand what?
What's wrong with you?
Watching that program in the open...
and talking about a girl you never even admitted that existed.
I didn't want to upset you.
Upset me? It hurts so much, I'd rather die!
I don't even deserve to be in such pain.
I'm not even human. I shouldn't be treated like one.
Don't use me as an excuse.
You didn't want this to happen.
It was for your mother, Eun-joo and Eun-jin's sake.
Honey...
Let go of me, I'm fine.
I trusted you.
I really did trust you.
You said I could bring her with me.
I didn't trust myself, but I trusted you.
You're honest and strong, not a coward like me.
But then...
I know.
I got pregnant.
And we couldn't tell your ailing mother the truth.
I shouldn't blame anyone. It's all my fault.
I'm the coward who ran away, leaving her so I could live.
I shouldn't blame anyone.
Don't you ever mention that again.
I told you already.
Don't tell her even if I die.
It's a warning, not a request.
If you ever mention this again...
I will... divorce you.
I can't love you
I can't hate you
I try to stay away
But I keep falling for you
We can't break up
I can't let you go
Tell me
Tell me if you can...