Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
Let life throw what it can at me
I'll laugh and keep going on
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 41 > Hello.
Hi.
That's him?
He found Hwee-sung that day AND gave me the free coupon.
Goodness...
I just can't thank you enough.
I should've paid you a visit.
We owe you so much for finding Hwee-sung that day.
I can't believe you'll even give me a free physical checkup.
It's nothing.
Please follow me.
Wait, doctor.
Yes, ma'am?
I know it's maybe too late to say this now, but...
can Geum-soon get the checkup instead?
Granny.
I'm over 70. I'm sure I'll have some health issues.
You'll find something wrong.
Granny.
Don't interrupt.
Where was I?
I've lived long enough. I'd rather Geum-soon get the checkup.
Then it'll be worth it.
It won't be a waste.
Granny, you can't do this now.
And I had breakfast too.
You have to skip a meal to do this. That's why you skipped breakfast.
You really had breakfast?
I know what you mean. There's nothing to worry about.
I was going to run some tests on her too anyway.
That's OK, sir.
Just a few basic tests. It'll show how healthy you are.
Really?
Is that free too?
Granny.
Don't mind her.
Of course it's free.
Thank you so much.
Just relax, ma'am.
No, sir. You've done too much for us already.
Your grandmother won't go in unless you say yes.
Yes, you're right.
I swear you're a living Buddha, doctor.
Granny.
He's the nicest man on earth.
Geum-soon's so blessed to meet you.
Thank you, thank you. Thanks so much.
Let's go. This way, please.
- Hello. - Hi.
Geum-soon, the coupon.
- It's for her. - OK.
- Escort her inside. - Hello, ma'am. Follow me.
Don't worry. They'll tell you what to do.
Relax and do as they say.
OK.
I'm off. You go with him and get the test.
I will, so stop worrying about me.
OK, see you when I'm done.
- Sure. - Let's go.
Now it's your turn. Let's go.
Doctor, I really don't need one.
I really am OK.
It's just a basic test. You promised your grandmother.
I don't need it. I'm perfectly healthy.
And if I get the test, then I'll owe you too much.
Nah, it's just a basic test.
And you can't be too careful about your health.
You look pale. I think you're anemic.
Me? I never feel dizzy.
We'll see. Follow me.
I really don't want this.
I'll owe him so much.
Come in.
OK.
Relax. You have some free time anyway.
Take some blood, urine, and a few more tests.
I really don't feel dizzy.
- Sit down. - OK.
Have a seat.
Roll up your right sleeve.
What's your blood type?
What do you think it is? Take a guess.
People think I'm type O. Do you think so too?
Maybe.
I'm not type O.
I'm type B, with a temper too.
Really?
I'll draw some blood.
- Press on it, don't rub it. - OK.
Thanks.
- Let's go. - Sure.
Bye.
- Run the HLA on that. - Sure.
Good boy.
You're home already?
I ran all the way there, but they'd already hired someone.
Why didn't they call and tell you?
I know. She said she forgot my phone number.
I didn't think it would be this hard to get a job.
Where's your grandma? Why are you baby-sitting?
She went to get the physical checkup.
So you're baby-sitting?
What choice do I have?
What about your teacher's license? I'll lose my mind if you fail again.
I have a lot of time.
You said the same thing last year!
OK, then you baby-sit Hwee-sung.
Someone you know wants to work in the cafeteria?
You went to get this? You should've sent me.
It's OK.
My aunt recently quit working at a diner.
I was going to tell her to apply, but she's 47 this year.
Want me to ask around?
I know the head cook. A few years over the age limit should be OK.
You mean that?
I'll ask the head cook. How many years' experience?
About 2 years. But she cooked for student boarders.
OK, I'll ask. Can I call you on your cell phone?
Yes, sir.
My grandma was right. I really must be blessed.
I can't believe my luck.
You keep helping me out. I owe you so much.
You don't. She didn't get the job yet.
I still owe you, even if she doesn't get it.
I have some patients to care for.
Of course. Sorry for bothering you.
You didn't.
Your grandmother should be done soon. Take her home.
I'll call you about the cafeteria job.
OK. Thank you.
Bye.
Are you hungry?
Of course I am. I can't see straight.
I haven't eaten all day, and those tests were just terrible.
You're that hungry? I have to go to work.
I'll eat at home. What about you?
I'll eat with the other staff.
Can you manage? You can't see straight.
No, it's just a figure of speech.
Did you get the test?
Yes. I felt really bad though.
Wait, Geum-soon.
What is it?
I need to use the restroom. What terrible timing.
Where's the restroom? I can't wait.
No. 1 or no. 2?
Both. Which way is it?
I can't see one. Let's go this way.
- There, hurry... - OK.
- Your bag. - OK. Gosh.
Sorry, sorry.
Hello.
- You can't go in there. - Pardon? Why not?
Crazyhair.
Hello.
I was in a bit of a rush.
What's up? You're here often.
Yes. I'm here...
Geum-soon, I'm done. Get me some toilet paper.
Geum-soon? Geum-soon.
Why won't you answer? Get me some toilet paper.
My grandma came for a physical checkup.
Wait, granny. I'll get you some.
There you are. I thought you'd left.
- Hurry. - OK.
What?
Can you...?
A guy just went in.
Please.
She's in the first cubicle.
Please.
Thank you.
- You gave it to her? - Yes.
Sir, it's the ER.
- Let's go. - Sure.
I have to go.
Sure, go ahead.
Bye.
Goodbye. Bye.
Why are you home so early?
I had an exam.
You did? Why didn't you say so? You haven't been studying.
You're home already? Why are you...?
What is it? What's that look about?
Don't you dare be rude to mom again.
What?
Now I understand why you were so nasty to her.
Until now I thought it was because you were twisted.
But now I know the truth, so I'll have my say.
Treat her with respect from now on.
Eun-jin!
Forget it. You're just a kid.
Remember one thing though. You treat me with some respect too.
I won't let you walk all over me.
You're off to work? Eun-jin's home. Did you see her?
- Yes. You must feel great. - What do you mean?
First it was dad, now Eun-jin.
They all love you too much.
What did you do to deserve it?
- What did Eun-jin say? - Ask her yourself.
Blood IS thicker than water.
Eun-joo.
Don't be so sarcastic.
I don't like it, and I'm sure you don't either.
Why do you always talk like that?
I don't know. Why do I?
There's no boiled rice?
I'm starving to death here. How come there's no boiled rice?
It's way past lunchtime. I thought you'd have eaten.
I went for a checkup. I couldn't eat anything.
Shall I cook some rice?
I can't wait that long. I'm starving.
Want some ramen?
- Or some noodles? - They're both made of flour.
I'm starving to death. I want proper food.
What do you want me to do?
Rice takes too long, ramen and noodles aren't good enough.
Why didn't you leave some? I'm starving.
Gosh, I'm so hungry.
Make some ramen, 2 packets, with an egg.
- I'm back, Ms. Yoon. - Hi.
A client's on her way. Change into your uniform.
OK.
Did you get some practice?
Mrs. Oh will test you in person.
Really?
- Is there a problem? - No.
- Let's go. - Sure.
What's a floor manager?
Something like a touter. It's a new marketing strategy.
How does it work?
Young girls these days are really into handsome guys.
If someone like me works there, they'll flock to see me.
If they have to drink coffee, they'd rather drink it where I work.
- It can't be. - It's true.
Why else would I get paid extra?
You are a touter.
Don't do it. You're getting paid for your looks.
But that's what models do for a living.
I'm home.
You're early today.
Your father's home too. We'll all eat together for once.
- Father's home? - Yes.
I'll eat later.
I don't feel well.
Really? How sick are you?
I'll be fine.
I heard Shi-wan's voice.
He went into his room. He's not feeling well.
He's sick?
- Father. - You're not feeling well?
I must be coming down with a cold.
Try to eat something before going to bed.
Maybe later. I don't feel like eating.
You're boiling up. You're seriously ill.
He's boiling?
- I'm really OK, father. - Stay still.
- I'm fine. - He has a fever.
I'll be fine after a nap. Go and have dinner.
Have some dinner and take some medicine.
Mom, please, just let me sleep.
Let me sleep. I've been sleepy all day.
- OK then. Lie down. - Lie down.
I can't with you standing there.
- Let's go. - Thanks.
Yes?
We closed up for the day. Shall we start the test?
OK, let's.
(Let's do it, Hwee-sung)
Cheer me on, Hwee-sung. I can manage. I'll pass.
Let's do it.
Hey.
Lend me your phone. My phone's battery is dead.
Here.
Don't make it too long.
Who's this?
Who is it?
None of your business.
Hurry up with the call. I don't have much time.
Oh no.
What?
I'm sorry. It just slipped.
I'm so sorry.
You don't look sorry. You did it on purpose, right?
Don't say that. Who would do that on purpose?
You would.
You did it so you could get back at me.
Who would ruin an expensive cell phone to get back at someone?
I'd never even dream of doing that.
I'm sorry anyway.
''I'm sorry anyway''?
Hurry up. Mrs. Oh's waiting for you.
- You have a test. Hurry up. - Come back!
- What's wrong? - It's nothing.
You go ahead. I'll be right out.
- Hurry up. - Dang.
No. I can't ruin an important test.
Calm down.
Calm down, Geum-soon.
Your phone is already ruined.
Forget about it and focus on the test.
Hwee-sung, help mommy.
I'll do fine. I'm sure I'll do fine.
Let's do it.
What took so long?
I'm sorry.
Mrs. Oh.
Shall we begin?
Na Geum-soon and Oh Joo-young, is it?
Yes.
Did you get some practice?
Yes!
Good. I like your passion.
If you pass, you can start working on our customers' hair.
Any job is the same. It's all about the basics.
While washing their hair...
you can judge their condition...
and think what style would suit them.
Today's test will be your initiation to becoming a hair stylist.
- Understood? - Yes!
Miss Na will wash my hair, and Miss Oh will wash Ms. Yoon's.
OK, let's begin.
It will be hard
Sometimes I'll cry alone
But when I look back, I'll be able to smile
Open up
Look up
Look at the blue sky
Are you OK?
Not too hard.
Don't worry, just smile
Look around you
You're surrounded by people
Who love you as you are
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
What's taking them so long?
Mrs. Oh grimaced 3 times.
She failed.
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