Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
It's him.
Isn't that your cousin?
Yes. I'll get out. Could you pull this forward?
< Episode 50 >
You're going home?
Hello. We've met before.
At the salon. The owner's son...
I know.
Hello.
I'm sorry about before. I didn't know you were cousins.
You should be sorry.
Treat my...
cousin with more courtesy.
Let's go. Goodbye.
Bye. Thanks for the lift.
You're... welcome.
Go ahead.
See you...
Let go.
Tae-wan, it hurts. Let me go.
We're cousins?
I told you they shouldn't find out I'm married.
And do you let any guy give you a lift?
It's not like that.
It was the first time.
No, actually, it wasn't. He drove me to a subway station once.
It was the 2nd time. And he owes me that much.
He gave me a lift to apologize.
He owes you? For what?
For what?
It's a long story.
I let him off the hook once. Don't ask any further questions.
What? ''Don't ask any further questions''?
- Why are you so angry? - Why'd you get into his car?!
I don't know what happened, but did you really need a lift?
Guys aren't nice to any girl. It means they want...
You think all guys are like you?
What?!
Stop making stupid accusations.
I told you already. I wouldn't even think of it.
He just gave me a lift to apologize.
He's a rich doctor, and his mom owns a salon.
Would he like me? That's nonsense.
Don't be silly, OK? That's complete nonsense.
Let's go.
Was Jung-wan a moron?
That guy's a doctor? So he wouldn't like you?
But Jung-wan did.
I didn't mean that...
Then what did you mean?
I'm sorry you can't have any. You must want some too.
Please don't worry about me.
Mrs. Oh.
Did you know Jae-hee and Eun-joo are thinking about getting married?
They are? I didn't...
Jae-hee never told me.
They've been together for some time.
I wanted to bring it up.
What do you think of Eun-joo?
If that's what they want, I'm happy for them.
I've known Eun-joo for a long time.
I'd love to live in a bustling house.
I see.
But Jae-hee never mentioned this.
Eun-joo only just told me too.
I see. I should ask him.
But...
From what I see, Eun-joo can get very hot-tempered.
Sometimes she says things she shouldn't.
She can give you a hard time, huh?
No.
She comes across like that, but actually she's very gentle.
Of course, that's what you'd say.
It's hard to live with kids from a previous marriage.
It's so stressful.
And you can't complain to your husband either.
A client of mine brought up 2 stepchildren.
She was a great mother and everyone thought highly of her.
She was diagnosed with cancer shortly after turning 50.
Maybe that's why you're sick too.
I mean...
I feel bad for you. I understand how you feel.
Eun-joo's a good girl. And I've always had weak kidneys.
Oh, I see.
I'm all for the marriage if they are.
I see. Thank you for accepting Eun-joo.
Why didn't Jae-hee tell me?
I should ask him.
Just for your information.
We all have high standards.
Jung-wan had the highest.
So watch it.
OK?
Let's go.
Hurry, I don't have a key.
Honey, this or this?
How about the one on the floor?
You and your terrible taste.
I don't like either one. It's our first meeting.
You met her once before.
That's different.
You saw her once too.
I've been trying to remember what she looked like, but I can't.
She didn't stay for long. She was quite tall and slim, right?
Are you excited too, like a kid on the eve of a party?
Of course I can't wait to meet her.
Right.
Don't get overexcited in front of Geum-soon.
The day we read that article. You upset her, remember?
I know. I'm trying to be careful.
- I'm home. - I'm home.
- Hi. - They met up?
I'm home.
You had a good day?
Are you hungry? I'll go cook dinner.
Don't. Your mother-in-law cooked dinner.
You did? Thank you.
Shi-wan's on his way. Heat the soup.
- OK. - Hey, this or this?
How about the one on the floor? That's more colorful.
See? She agrees.
Can you make it as a stylist? You have terrible taste.
It's pretty. Isn't it, sir?
- Let me do it, ma'am. - No, I'm nearly done.
I'll do it.
OK. Let's eat.
- Bon appetit. - You too.
Shi-wan.
Is it just us tomorrow, or are Tae-wan and Geum-soon invited?
We won't be welcome. Go with dad.
Yes, you should. She'll be alone anyway.
OK then.
Tae-wan saw her at the hospital.
Geum-soon hasn't though. Do you want to come?
No, I'll just stay at home.
Come with us. You've been wanting to meet her.
But she can't come alone. Tae-wan should join her.
Shall we just all go together?
I'm meeting someone tomorrow.
That's too bad.
- It's just us then. OK, Shi-wan? - Yeah.
OK.
Nice.
Sung-ran. I know how worried you are.
I'm scared too.
I've been a good son all my life.
Now I want to be someone's husband.
I love you. See you at 1PM tomorrow.
You're scaring me. Don't stare.
Why'd you turn your phone off?
I told you. I was with someone.
Who?
Do you have to know? I hate clingy girls.
OK then. But promise me you won't turn it off again.
OK.
Coffee, please.
Iced coffee. With lots of ice.
Did you think about it?
Of course I did. But...
As I said, I haven't thought about marriage.
Then why are you dating me?
Because you asked me to.
That's it?
Just because I asked you to?
Yes.
OK then.
Then marry me.
All I have to do is ask and you'll do it, right?
Marry me.
When are you free? The sooner the better.
How about next month? May's a great month for weddings.
Don't be angry.
I really don't want to get married.
When will you want to?
I don't know. I'm not sure.
OK then.
I'll wait until you want to get married.
My car's over there.
Go home. I have to go somewhere.
You're not going home?
No. Bye.
Where are you going? I'll take you there.
It's OK. I'll take a taxi. Bye.
What's all this?
I don't even know most of their names.
This is a mango.
This tastes like a pear, but I don't know the name.
And this is... It's...
Look at this pear.
Gosh, it's so round and big.
I bet it's sweet too.
It must be expensive. They all look so nice.
You're right. This is our lucky day.
He must owe us a lot in his past life.
Why else would he be so kind?
Wait.
Now that you say so, something HAS been bugging me.
What's that?
His wife is sick. Kidney failure or something.
You know that illness?
I think so. Go on.
He said his wife is sick and asked how Geum-soon is doing.
He asked how Jung-wan died. It doesn't feel right.
Men fool around if their wife is sick.
No, don't... Please...
Calm down.
I'm just saying if that doctor really is into Geum-soon in that way...
then we shouldn't accept this fruit basket.
It's strange.
Let's say she was polite.
Still, how could someone be so good to a stranger?
I think...
Yes?
He likes you, not Geum-soon.
I don't like short, old guys.
And you dare say he's into Geum-soon?
Don't blame me. I'm just worried, that's all.
I'm home.
Hi. You went to your lessons?
No.
I didn't go today.
I had to register today, but I didn't.
I'm quitting.
Geum-ah.
Mom.
I really mean what I said. I gave it a lot of thought.
I'll get a job.
What's wrong with you? You'll give me a heart attack!
Do you have to let me down too? Just like your dad did?!
- She's... - Stop this nonsense.
- You WILL... - Mom.
To be honest, I don't think I can pass.
I don't even want to try.
The books are boring, and I can't understand a thing the teacher says.
I just sit there or doze off. Or actually sleep.
I'll never pass. I don't deserve to.
I tried to go on, so I wouldn't disappoint you.
But I'm not cut out to teach kids.
You're cut out for anything!
I don't want to teach! I can't!
I lack the confidence, and I don't even want to try!
I'm sorry.
I really don't want to disappoint you.
Then don't.
Take back what you said and go and register!
- No. I won't. - What?
I don't want to, I really, really don't!
- Why you...! - Don't, stop!
- Calm down, please calm down. - Let me go, ma'am.
Put your hands down.
You shouldn't do this, Geum-ah.
How dare you shout and talk back to your mother.
Who taught you that? Did I or did she?
I'm sorry.
Bon appetit.
When will I get a daughter-in-law to cook for me?
I don't know. When do you think?
Why didn't you have another son?
You brat.
Stop joking around and fess up.
What's going on with Eun-joo?
What?
''What?'' You're thinking of marrying her.
- I'm not. - Yes, you are.
You can't talk your way out now.
She proposed to you. What did you say?
I told you. I don't want to get married.
How come? Why not? You've been dating her.
Wasn't it because you love her?
And that's why she proposed.
It's mine.
Jae-hee speaking.
Dr. Jang.
Where are you?
I'm still at home too.
Are you free for lunch today?
Then come to my room by noon. Let's go together.
Bye.
- Breakfast is ready. - Thanks.
Eun-jin, did you call Eun-joo?
You didn't. Go upstairs and get her.
Eun-joo. I met Mrs. Oh yesterday.
You asked her? What did she say?
If you two want the marriage, then she's happy for you.
Did you meet Jae-hee yesterday?
Yes.
How serious are you two?
Why do you care?
Your mom said you proposed to him.
He must've responded. What did he say?
He said he'd think about it. So I told him to do so.
Are you done? Move out of the way.
Preening won't help, I'm too old.
You look nice. Do you need a handkerchief?
No.
Father. Mom. Are you ready?
- You're leaving? - Yes.
- Wow, you look great. - Thanks.
You look great. So do you, sir.
I do?
You trust her judgment? Tae-wan, how do I look?
Not bad.
Be honest. Do I look OK?
It's not a special day.
It is.
It's a very special and exciting day.
You know her name already.
What's so special and exciting about meeting an acquaintance?
Are you upset?
Geum-soon, your grandma's going to the hospital?
Yes.
Take care then.
- Let's go. - OK.
- You'll be at home? - Maybe.
Bye.
See you. Have a nice time.
- You too. - See you.
Maybe we should've gone.
We're just postponing the inevitable.
Perhaps we should've gone to apologize.
I still don't like her.
She'll become your sister-in-law soon.
You saw what she was like.
She's vicious.
Any normal woman would freak out the minute we barged in.
She didn't even bat an eyelid.
It was too dark to tell.
Man, you think that was funny?
I realized that day that she's one tough woman.
I was surprised.
Exactly. She's vicious.
I really don't like her.
I think Shi-wan's been had.
What do you mean?
Forget it.
You're looking for her car?
Is it here? Let me think, what car was it?
She's not here. Let's go inside.
You're here already.
Yes, I just got here.
Hello. Hello, sir.
Hello, miss. You're early.
Yes.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Ha Sung-ran.
It's nice to see you again.
Thank you. It's good to see you again too.
And don't call me miss.
But we just met.
We met once before. OK then.
OK.
- Sit. Let's sit down. - You first. Mom.
- Let's eat. Eat up. - Sure.
You like Chinese food, miss?
Ma'am...
Don't call her miss.
I feel more nervous than when I met Geum-soon.
Do you?
I eat almost everything, actually.
That's good.
We read the article. Your parents are both well?
Yes.
Your hometown?
Daegu, sir. My parents still live there.
- Your father was a teacher? - Yes.
He was a headmaster, but he retired last year.
Just last year? He must be bored now.
He was, but he got used to it.
He goes hiking and travels with my mom.
That's good.
People need hobbies. To kill time.
Any siblings?
A sister. I'm the elder of 2 daughters.
- What's the age difference? - 3 years.
Mom.
Yes? What?
We're starving her.
She hasn't started yet.
I see. Let's talk while we eat.
Eat up.
I'm getting jealous of your love.
What does your sister do?
You couldn't wait? Do you live with her now?
No, she's married.
Already? She got married before her elder sister?
I guess that's common these days.
She's of marriageable age too.
I wonder why Sung-ran hasn't gotten married yet.
Don't say that.
She met Shi-wan because she's still single.
Yes, you're right.
We haven't even started yet.
Eat up.
You stop talking to her.
It wasn't just me.
It's good, eat up.
OK.
This looks good too.
- What's this? - Pork belly with black bean sauce.