Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
You're late.
< Episode 49 > Yes. Good night.
Can we talk?
Of course we can. I've been wanting to.
Your father's still up. Let's go to the kitchen.
I apologize for what I said when I was drunk.
Sincerely.
I'd lost my mind. The young Eun-joo took over.
I'm sorry.
I know you are. It's OK.
I proposed to Jae-hee today.
You did? What did he say?
He hasn't thought about marriage. So I gave him some time.
I see.
Don't worry. I'll marry him whatever happens.
The gods can't be THAT mean.
I never got what I wanted. No one ever loved me back.
What do you want me to do?
We're on the same page today.
Talk to Mrs. Oh for me. And convince dad.
He doesn't have a say, but still.
OK.
Mrs. Oh invited me over for lunch tomorrow.
She did?
I hope you believe... I'm on your side.
Make me believe it.
Sure. I will.
Let's get married.
Shi-wan.
Let's get married.
You can't marry me. You think your parents will let you?
Who'd let their eldest son marry a divorcee with a kid?
They will be disappointed, but I know they'll eventually give in.
Just trust me. It's our marriage.
You're rushing this. It's not such an easy decision.
I've been thinking about it all along. It wasn't easy, I'm being decisive.
Time won't help. Let's get married.
No, I don't want to. The thought of getting married is scary.
I don't want to get hurt or look bad again.
That's what will happen if I marry you.
Your parents will look down on me.
I'll have to confess and act like I'm guilty.
Then do it. Just give in. Are you that special?
Is everyone else beneath you?
You thought you'd get a great guy like me for free?
That's why I won't marry you.
So, you don't mind losing me?
You don't care?
Then good luck.
Keep your stupid pride.
Live alone forever as a successful workaholic career woman.
Shi-wan.
If that will make you happy.
Do you think a successful life is a happy one?
You're wrong. I think a happy life is a successful one.
I'll tell my parents I'll marry you.
What?
And that you want to meet them.
What?
They think you're a bachelorette.
I don't want them to be biased, so I won't tell them anything.
1 PM, at that Chinese restaurant.
What are you talking about?
I told you, time won't help.
1 PM, the day after tomorrow. See you at the restaurant.
Come if you love me, and don't if you don't care.
Are you insane?
I'm perfectly sane. So come along. It's 1 PM.
- This is nonsense. - See you there.
See you.
Go home. I'm off.
Cheers!
How refreshing.
Ma'am, aren't you happy you're free of the cast now?
Of course I am. I'm so happy I got rid of it.
So am I. Be careful, don't sprain your ankle again.
I won't, not with these cute sneakers on.
You don't seem to like them.
I do, they're cute.
What a strange laugh. Are you drunk?
No, I feel so good.
Honey, Tae-wan, sing a song.
I can tell you want to sing. Go on.
You're a good singer?
No. But I'm not that bad either.
Just sing. We know you want to.
What?
I'd love to hear you sing, ma'am.
Here.
What's this?
You're all ready.
- Applause. - Applause.
My pink dress sways in the spring breeze
Trying not to step on my dress
I climb the hill to the church
I laugh when the flowers bloom
I cry when the flowers fall...
Why did you stop?
You know mom doesn't sing with other people.
Sorry, I got carried away.
Honey, you go ahead.
Forget it. I don't feel like it now.
Come on, mom.
It's been a while since I heard you sing.
- Our eldest son's home. - Yes.
- Welcome home. - Thanks.
Here.
Shi-wan, what will YOU do for me?
Huh?
Your father took me out to see a movie.
My dear daughter-in-law got me these sneakers.
Tae-wan spent his own money on the beer.
What will my eldest son do for me?
If you don't have anything, cash will do.
That's what she prefers.
I do have something.
Gosh, this really is your lucky day.
I guess it is. Should I get a lottery ticket?
It's a person, not a thing.
Mom. Father. I want to get married.
Get married? To whom?
To Sung-ran.
To Ha Sung-ran?
Yes.
Didn't you break up with her?
Sorry about all that.
I was worried, but not anymore.
Honey, he's getting married.
Yes. That's great news.
We're happy as long as you're happy.
I'm sure Shi-wan thought long and hard.
I just love her. I met her once.
Once isn't enough.
Are you serious?
- What do you mean? - You're really going to marry her?
Yes.
She said she'd marry you?
What's wrong?
Why do you look so upset?
It doesn't make sense.
He only just got over the breakup and now they're getting married?
That's too much.
Life is full of surprises.
She'd like to meet you on Friday for lunch.
Are you free?
Friday lunch? I'm free. Are you?
Of course I am. She'll come here?
No, at a Chinese restaurant. Mom likes Chinese food.
What now?
Shi-wan doesn't seem to know yet.
Of course he doesn't. She wouldn't dare tell him.
He'll find out about the other guy.
No. Now it's obvious they weren't dating.
We got the wrong idea.
What now?
You insulted her, and I...
- Gosh. - It wasn't our fault.
But was I really that rude?
Of course. You yelled at her and basically told her to clean up her act.
I did?
You tagged along to stop me. Why didn't you?
- What's that? That's new. - Oh, this?
I got Dr. Jang a present and bought this nourishing cream too.
My skin is getting so dry.
Skin care products are so expensive these days.
Really?
Give me that. Let me try some.
You can use plain lotion.
You don't care if I have rough skin? Why don't I need cream?
OK then.
It's nourishing cream. You don't need that much.
It's really expensive. A small blob will do.
Happy now?
That's still... Go on.
Come and have some tea.
OK, thanks.
I can't believe she...
Plum tea for granny, coffee for mom.
- Here. - OK, thanks.
I was thinking I could do with some tea.
Nice coffee.
I love it when someone makes me something.
You love your own cooking too, you know.
I do like my food. And that's why I'm healthy.
Good for you.
Mom, I have something to say.
I'm listening.
Why won't you say?
Mom, I...
won't become a teacher.
What do you mean?
I'll forget the license exam and get a job.
What do you mean? What got into you?
I thought all Education majors became teachers.
But I don't want to become one.
I'll get a job.
This debt thing made me think.
I want to earn money. I don't want to see you suffer...
Stop!
If you really care for me, get that idea out of your head.
You know what I live for.
How can you say that when you are all I have?!
I'll get a job and make you happy.
Stop this nonsense! You're driving me mad here!
What on earth got into you?
You've lost your mind. No wonder you haven't been studying.
You don't want to study? You don't want to be a teacher?
- It's not that. I meant... - Be quiet!
No!
You're not quitting.
You'll pass the license exam and become a teacher, OK?!
Sorry to have kept you waiting. The stylists have made a decision.
Ma-ri, Chang-ho, you passed. Congratulations.
Not you, Hye-mi. Maybe next time.
Ma-ri, congratulations. Happy, huh? Only 1 test left.
Thanks. But I feel sorry for Hye-mi.
That was her 3rd try.
She failed 3 times?
Hye-mi.
Shouldn't it be vertical?
- That's what Ms. Yoon did. - Go away.
You heard Ms. Yoon.
Her hair is thin, so you should...
Get out of the way.
What are you doing?!
- I'm sorry, ma'am. - I'm sorry.
Whatever. Where's the stylist?
Sounds like you need more practice. Why are you perming my hair?
- You'll ruin it. - No, it's not that.
But she said you're wrong.
Where's Ms. Yoon? I'll get her to do it.
I'm sorry, ma'am. I'll do it.
Hye-mi, you're excused.
Geum-soon, you assist me.
OK.
Miss.
I'm sorry for...
What was that about?
For what you did. You crushed my pride.
(HLA Results: Kim Young-ok, Na Geum-soon)
Yes?
Na Geum-soon's aunt left this for you.
I see. Thanks.
- Hello, sir. - Oh.
- Hello. - Hi.
- Sit down. - Thanks.
You shouldn't have bought me that.
Don't say that. I'm sorry I can't afford anything nicer.
That's all I could get you.
Thank you so much.
Oh, right.
This is for you.
Please, don't do this.
Take it. It was a gift, but we can't eat fruit.
My wife has renal failure. A kidney disease.
She can't eat fruit or drink much water.
Goodness... I'm so sorry.
It's hard on her. She comes in every 3 days.
I see.
Wouldn't a transplant cure all that?
Yes. But we can't find a donor.
I see.
Even family members don't always want to donate organs.
Take it. I get too many anyway.
We owe you too much. Thank you.
How is Geum-soon doing?
She's well, always smiling.
How did her husband die?
In a car accident, a few days after the wedding.
I feel sorry for her.
She's an orphan.
That's why she's still living with her in-laws.
We brought her up.
My husband was really good to her.
He cared for her more than our own daughter.
I see. You did a very good thing.
I feel like I've been bragging.
I didn't mean...
Eat up.
I usually eat alone.
I'm so glad you can join me for lunch.
Thank you. You're not working?
I get to play hooky, thanks to Eun-joo.
Try some crab steeped in soy sauce.
I only serve this to special guests.
Try some.
You don't like crab?
No, it's not that.
I'm sorry. I'm on a special diet.
I must watch what I eat, especially salt.
Oh, you do?
I'm sorry, but our food's quite salty.
That's OK, I'll just eat a little bit.
I never used to, but I feel sorry for you now.
You'll be on a special diet and get dialyzed forever.
And you have to put up with Eun-joo.
A hot-tempered stepdaughter...
That's tough luck.
Eat up.
Hi.
They said my mom's not in.
She isn't. She left early today.
Are you going to sue me?
No, so don't worry.
You won't? Thanks.
I'll give you a lift.
You look tired.
- No thanks, just go. - Just get in.
I wronged you.
I have a conscience too. I want to make up for it.
Considering what you did, you should drive me around for weeks.
So get in.
OK.
Pull the seat forward.
You're sitting in the back again?
Yes.
I'm not a taxi driver. Get in.
I get motion sickness. I'll sit in the back.
You'll feel even sicker then.
Not me.
You're such a weirdo. OK. Get in.
It's so inconvenient. Just 2 doors...
Normal people think that's cool, not inconvenient.
Only people like you, who'd rather die than lose face.
What? Die than lose face?
You always act like you're so great.
Was this car imported? What if it breaks down?
Do you take it abroad to fix it?
They have licensed garages here.
Ah...
How far will you take me?
Aren't you hungry?
Shall we grab a bite? I'll take you home.
You're hungry?
Yes. I am.
Then...
Drop me off there and go eat. I'll take the subway home.
OK. I'll take you home.
Where do you live?
You mean that? You don't have to.
Go to Jinnae.
(Jang Eun-joo)
(Goo Jae-hee)
You have reached the voicemail of...
Why are you here?
I'm here to see Jae-hee. Do you know where he is?
He left. He's off duty.
He left?
He's not answering his phone?
Never mind, bye.
Shall we have dinner?
I'm not hungry.
Where are we?
Look around.
We're here, near my place.
Where is it?
You waited till I woke up? Thank you.
Where is your place?
You turn right at that corner.
Turn left and we're there.
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 make it without me