Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 39 >
This is for you.
What is it?
Some sweet rice.
I made it, so it might taste bad, but I wanted to make you something.
I wasn't in my right mind last time, and I left without thanking you.
Thank you so much.
You thanked me enough.
Miss...
Sorry, it's because you look young.
My name is Na Geum-soon.
- I'll call you Geum-soon. - Sure.
How is your son, Hwee-sung? Is he recovering from the shock?
He's doing fine, just like I am.
I'm quite tough.
You're not that old. You got married young?
Yes.
You're living with your in-laws?
Yes. It's more like they're putting up with me.
I'm a troublemaker.
Did you get lost on the way here?
No. I came here to deliver health drinks before.
What do you do now?
I work at a beauty salon. I want to become a hair stylist.
I shouldn't disturb you anymore.
No, wait.
Do you have a grandmother?
Yes, I do.
Is she well?
Not really. She lost quite a bit of weight.
And she's old.
Really?
Hold on.
Bring her in for a physical checkup.
It's our 10th anniversary.
We're giving free checkups to the staff's relatives who are over 65 .
The hospital will cover the cost.
- It's OK. - Take it.
I have no one to give it to. Bring your grandmother in.
I love sweet rice, and you made it yourself.
And I like you too.
Not many people want to live with their in-laws these days.
As I said, they're putting up with me.
It's too big a gift to accept.
It's OK, take it. It's your chance to pay her back.
Take it, I want you to have it.
Can I really?
Then I will. My grandma isn't too well.
Great timing.
That coupon's only valid for a short while.
And call me in advance.
OK.
Thank you so much. I can't believe my luck.
Thank you.
Get in.
What about you? You walked me out?
It's not that far.
Thanks for the sweet rice. Bring your grandmother over soon.
OK, thank you. I'll call you.
What kind of doctor are you?
I'm a surgeon.
I see. Goodbye.
Thank you.
Jae-hee speaking.
- Honey, it's me. - Pardon? You got the wrong number.
Jae-hee, it's me.
Eun-joo? Don't be silly.
It's fun. OK.
Today's my day off. Can we go out?
No way.
I haven't slept for over 30 hours.
I'm going straight home to sleep.
- Honey, I'm bored. - It's creepy. Bye.
Why did you do that?
You told me to say hello. I'll give you a lift.
Nah, it's OK.
Come on, I'll give you a lift.
It's my day off.
I know, my mom's off too.
Thank you. Take me to any subway station.
What's wrong?
How do I get in the back?
I'm not your chauffeur. Sit up front.
Why did you go to the 9th floor?
How'd you know I went to the 9th floor?
You pressed the button.
You saw that? I visited someone.
Who?
A doctor.
Crazyhair.
Your hair used to be crazy. What's with the change?
No reason.
Does your mother do your hair?
Yes.
Why?
She really IS good. It all comes together.
And it makes up for your nasty personality.
Shorter bangs would make you look more handsome.
My good looks give me enough trouble already.
Then I guess you don't need any advice.
I must admit you are quite handsome.
You'd be perfect if you weren't so grumpy.
Just a passing comment.
Let me off at that subway station.
Thank you.
I saved the bus fare. Today must be my lucky day.
Goodbye.
Don't...
tie your hair. I liked it better before.
I agree, but this is more me. Bye.
Hello.
Some mackerels and a hairtail, please.
- How much? - This is $3, that's $8.
- I'll take that. - OK.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
1 batch, please.
- How much? - $2.
- Thank you. - Thanks.
- Take care. - Bye.
Come and join us.
Need some help?
No, I'm nearly done. There.
Auntie, do you like it?
Yes.
You've improved in 3 years. You making all this.
Thanks.
Here, have some rice wine. You like rice wine.
What's this about? You have another favor to ask?
It's not that.
You've all been a great help, but I never treated you properly.
I never said so before, but I'm really grateful.
I went shopping and remembered you like this.
So I decided to make you some. I don't have a favor to ask you.
What a sweet little girl.
Thanks. At least you appreciate me.
It's terrible when you slave away and nobody notices you at all.
You're talking to me?
No. Eat up. Eat up, girls.
Yes, you too. And please be nice to Geum-soon from now on.
Sounds like you're saying I've been nasty to her until now.
No, no, I didn't mean that. Eat up. Let's just eat.
Mom, slow down. You'll get drunk.
Oh, right.
Granny.
Tada. Guess what this is.
What's that?
A coupon for a physical checkup.
The doctor gave it to me to give to you.
Let me see.
It's for the full package. Not bad.
- Really? - Let me see that.
That costs hundreds of dollars. He really just gave it to you?
Yes.
It's for relatives over 65 ...
but he doesn't have anyone to give it to.
So he'd rather give it to you than waste it?
Why did he give it to you? I'm sure he knows many other people.
Anyone who can see properly thinks Geum-soon is special.
She's pretty AND she's sweet and kind.
Is he young? How old is he?
Why?
- Maybe he's trying to... - Are you crazy?!
What's your point?
- It's possible. - It's not, auntie.
He's much older. He's in his 50s.
Really?
Does he know you're a widow?
He doesn't know that. He knows I'm living with my in-laws.
I see.
Granny.
What? Say that again. What did you just call her?
Granny.
My tongue slipped. Did you have to...?
You...!
You drive me crazy. Why did you upset the table?
What aunt calls her niece that in her face?
If she weren't my son's wife, I'd have scratched her face.
Bye. Go back inside.
You're off?
I don't live here now. Go inside.
Geum-soon.
I don't mind.
That's good then.
So what, if you're a widow? I'm a widow too. What's wrong with that?
We bring up our kids alone. Widows are strong people.
We're great, right?
You're right.
So don't you ever feel sorry for yourself.
I don't feel sorry for myself. I have you and Hwee-sung.
Don't worry, I'm really OK.
OK then. Go home.
- OK. See you. - Bye.
Granny.
Yes?
Am I really sweet?
Of course you are. You're just too sweet for words.
It's good to hear that.
I'm off. Bye, granny.
Bye.
She wouldn't ask me that unless she was really lonely.
The poor thing.
Geum-soon. Hwee-sung. Are they still out?
- Knock on their door. - OK.
They're out.
I'm not surprised. She never comes home before dusk.
You didn't see Shi-wan or Sung-ran. What are you smiling about?
Tae-wan.
Actually, I met Sung-ran while you went looking for Shi-wan.
You did? Where? How?
A car parked beside us right after you went inside.
It looked like her.
So I dropped my crutch on purpose.
She picked it up for me. Then she recognized our car.
I knew it had to be her.
What happened next? Tell me, what happened?
I'm thirsty, get me some water.
Forget Jae-hee's dinner. He's fast asleep.
OK.
- You're eating alone again? - I guess it's just my luck.
You have a family to go back to.
Thank you, you can go.
- OK, bon appetit. - Thanks.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
I hate eating alone.
I wonder how things are with Eun-joo.
I'll ask him when he wakes up.
Hey.
- Where's mom? - In her room, sleeping.
- The session went well? - So I heard.
Why are you so indifferent?
There you go again. Just let it go.
I don't understand you.
Don't try.
The grown-up world is very complicated.
Want some?
Maybe not.
Does Jae-hee know you're weird?
He'll never like you if he finds out.
Don't worry, he likes me.
Then you'd be begging dad to let you marry him.
He doesn't like you, does he?
Don't cross the line. My patience has a limit too.
Tell me if I'm wrong. You can't because I'm right.
Stop it. I feel like exploding already.
Eun-jin?
Go. Your mom's awake.
''Your mom''?
Did you just say ''your mom''?
What do you mean?
Shi-wan.
We need to pick the flooring and tiles.
I'm busy. Get Mr. Han.
Mr. Han's not in. Aren't you the person in charge?
I need to place the order today.
Where?
The conference room.
The tile color can't be too dark. Maybe this or this.
For the VIP room... Either this or this.
Do you think it'll fit the interior?
I don't know. Pick what you want.
I'm taking over Mr. Han's duties.
From now on, consult him regarding the interior.
Why are you so childish?
It's work.
Why let emotion get in the way?
That's why I'm stepping down.
But I have to place the order today.
Then call Mr. Han and ask him.
You two seem to get along well.
Sorry I'm childish.
I'm not as cultivated as you are, so I can't pretend nothing happened.
So talk to Mr. Han, OK?
Your mother came to see me.
What did you say to make her do that?
When was this?
When you were out.
What did she say?
She asked what I think of you. I was very embarrassed.
I beat around the bush as politely as I could.
But it wasn't right.
What?
You think it's right?
What mother asks a woman what she thinks of her son?
It's unbelievable.
I find it unbelievable that you're a divorcee with a son.
Do you think what you did was right?
What if your son finds out you called yourself a bachelorette?
How do you think he'd feel if...?
You scoundrel.
I never knew you could be so cruel.
Geum-soon, did you pay him a visit?
Yes. I made him some sweet rice. He said he likes it too.
Well done. He deserves a proper thank you.
Mom.
You're home.
Mom. You came by today?
You did?
With the cast and crutches?
Did you bring her and cause all this?
It wasn't me. I tried to stop her.
Cause what?
It's no big deal. What did I do wrong?
Mom. Why is it no big deal?
I told you to forget about her because we broke up.
I was curious.
Mom.
You messed things up. Did you have to go there?
I wanted to know what happened.
I'd tell you if I could. Why wouldn't I?
Don't you trust my judgment?
Do you think I'm still a kid?
How could you just barge in and ask what she thinks of me?
What's wrong with that? She said you're a great guy.
Mom.
And? What else?
I told her that I'm a cool person...
and that I like talking in a cool manner.
I suggested we both be cool about it.
You're a cool person?
She must believe so.
Get to the point.
I asked her what they fought about.
And?
She just smiled.
I said couples always fight...
and that's not what I want to know. I asked her what she thinks of Shi-wan.
You said that already. What happened next?
She said Shi-wan's too good for her.
That it was about her, not Shi-wan.
Really?
So tell us what happened.
We're dying to know.
She was just being polite.
Who would badmouth a guy in his own mother's face?
But I could tell she's in love with you too.
Mom.
What's the problem if you're both in love?
Gosh, stop acting up.
- Just tell us what happened. - Stay out of it.
Don't take it out on me.
You broke up despite loving each other.
Is she...?
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