Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
What's going on here?
Can't you tell? She's perming my hair.
You're entrusting her with your hair?
Watch what you say.
You want me to do your hair next?
No, no... No thank you.
Thanks for the offer though.
I'm good. You think the shampoo test is easy?
That hurts.
I'm sorry. Is everything else OK?
My heart's sinking. I'm worried how I'll look.
Don't worry.
You'll look amazing.
I hope so.
Tada. Have a look.
What do you think?
It's curlier now because your hair is wet.
I think it looks really natural.
Yes, you look nice. It'll last long too.
You look like a bushwoman.
What's a bushwoman?
A bushman's wife.
It looks like that because it's wet.
It'll look just fine after it dries.
I've gotten perms before.
You think I can't tell what it'll look like after it dries?
You're worse at this than I am.
You don't like it?
Do you?
If you really do like my hair, you need to quit that salon right now.
You'll never become a stylist.
It looks that bad?
Does it, Tae-wan?
Obviously. It's too curly and uneven.
I see absolutely no beauty in that complete mess.
I seriously doubt you'll make it as a hair stylist.
Is it that bad? I think it looks fine.
It'll last a long time. That's good, you'll save money.
Sorry. Straighten it out.
I can't right now.
Your hair's too weak. You have to wait a few days.
But Sung-ran's coming over tomorrow.
Goodness...
It's me. Where are you?
You're on your way home.
I'm still at work.
I'm supposed to visit your parents tomorrow.
Is it still on?
Can I still go or should I not?
I don't know. I'm going to tell them today.
They might not want to see you straight away.
Sure, I'll call you.
Yes, or text you.
See you.
Bye.
Just get over it, mom. It's spilt milk now.
It gives her character. I think she looks just fine.
Don't give me that look.
You want me to boil some rice crust?
No.
This is why I said no in the first place.
Did you have to insist on giving me a perm?
You always make a mess, but I didn't think you'd ruin my hair.
I'm sorry. I really wanted to make you happy.
You don't have to. You're doing a good job already.
Just do your chores.
Her hair means a lot to a woman.
Forget it, just eat.
OK.
I'm home.
- Welcome home. - Dinner's late today.
- Have you eaten? - Yes. You eat up.
Shi-wan, come here.
What do you think about your mom's hair?
Stop it.
See? He's speechless.
It's not that bad.
It's quite... curly, but it's not bad.
Like father like son. Only Tae-wan's on my side.
What bad taste. No wonder you fell for her.
What?
That was a joke. Geum-soon did mom's hair.
I like it, mom. It's not bad.
Geum-soon, you're quite good at perms.
Yes, she is. Let's leave it at that.
I'll go change.
Tae-wan went out?
- Yes, to buy something. - Oh.
- You want some tea? - No thanks.
I'll take it to them. You get some rest.
Thanks.
Your hair doesn't look that bad.
Stop talking about it.
- Father. - Shi-wan.
- You go ahead. - No, you go ahead first.
Go on.
What time will Sung-ran come over?
Some time in the evening, I guess.
Should I... wear a hat?
You wanted to stop talking about it.
She's a designer. She'll notice it right away.
Your father wants her to live with us for a year.
What do you think?
I haven't asked her yet.
He must've wanted to move out.
No, not at all, mom.
It's OK, I'd like that as well.
It's not forever. It's just a year.
But still...
It takes time to get to know each other.
We insisted that Geum-soon move in too.
We must keep that rule.
I regretted that afterJung-wan died.
Perhaps he might still be with us if Geum-soon hadn't moved in.
Why are you mentioning Jung-wan?
OK then. She's moving in unless she insists otherwise.
You're the eldest, so it'll be easier on you too.
Didn't you have something to tell us?
Oh... I forgot what it was.
You're forgetting things already?
Can I talk then?
Sure, mom.
I'm so happy and thankful that you've found your life partner.
I'll say this just this once.
Jung-wan's death left your father and me feeling empty.
We felt very down too.
Neither you nor Tae-wan would understand.
Only couples who have lost a child would.
You wouldn't have noticed.
But your father has been kinder to me.
He never used to show any affection.
He always yelled and kept me in check.
Didn't you? Back then...
-Just get to the point. - I will soon.
I'm so happy Sung-ran is going to join our family.
You never let us down, not even once.
You've found your other half at last.
I'm so grateful, relieved, and proud.
Shi-wan.
I sometimes find it amazing that you're really my son.
Thank you. My dear eldest son.
Good night.
Where've you been? I've been waiting for you.
Why?
Sung-ran's coming over tomorrow.
So?
Let's go and apologize to her.
We were really rude. It'll make us feel awkward.
Don't you think so?
Yes, but there's no need to apologize.
And I don't want to anyway.
I don't feel like it.
But we were out of line.
You aren't tying your hair back?
My hair? It's because I just washed it.
It's a bit crazy. Tie it back from now on.
- You're awake. - Yes.
Stay here tonight.
You got dialyzed, but they want to check up on you.
Tell me.
What happened? I have to know.
My baby...
I miss her.
She'll be 23 now.
She'll be so pretty. What will she be doing?
Studying? She should be in her senior year now.
She thinks... both her parents... died.
But her grandma loves her to death.
She'll be OK.
If only I'd tracked her down earlier.
If I'd known...
I should've met her before I became sick again.
Just to see her...
Honey.
Why don't you try...?
No way.
Not now.
Don't try, whatever happens to me.
You know why.
Tracking her down after losing both my kidneys...
It will only mean I want her to donate hers.
She thinks I'm dead anyway.
It's for the better.
I'd rather be dead to her.
Just as she thinks I am.
She must be so pretty.
She was, even as a baby.
Big eyes...
a cute nose...
How could I...
run away, leaving her behind...
Just look at your eyes.
I bet you'd scare even the scariest of ghosts away.
How could Geum-ah do this to me?
She's your daughter, that's why.
Kids make you laugh, cry, and scream. That's what kids do.
I want to be consoled, not lectured at.
Consoled for what? What Geum-ah did to you is nothing.
What else can you do, but let her do what she wants?
It's not like she wants to become a criminal.
She wants to help you.
She wants to get a job.
Don't talk like you don't care what happens.
What if it were Geum-soon we were talking about?
I'd say the same, even if it were Geum-soon.
I'm against making them do what they don't want.
They only get one shot at life. Let them do what they want.
We can't force them to do anything.
It'll scar them forever.
You don't have a right to sulk.
It's nothing compared to what I went through.
I went through much worse.
Don't even try to make me console you.
What do you mean?
My only son is on the run from his creditors...
and I'm too old and useless.
Guess what it's like to tiptoe around a daughter-in-law.
Not to mention my orphaned granddaughter.
She became a widow as soon as she became a wife.
She's been putting up with her in-laws for the past 3 years.
I can't afford to rent a place, so she's still stuck with them.
Got my point?
I haven't even started yet.
It'll take me at least 50 days to tell you what I went through.
You want me to try?
I know the story already.
Let Geum-ah do what she wants.
She's your daughter. You have to give in to her.
Ma'am.
You can take a horse to a lake, but you can't make it drink.
I know you're right, but I just can't let her get her way.
So please don't tell me to, OK?!
What's that?
A book on how to ace job interviews.
I thought you'd be sulking because your mom hit you.
How is she?
She's devastated.
Your mom's really upset. Do you have to get a job?
Yes.
If that's what you want, you need her permission.
Ask for it once, twice, 1 0 times. She'll have to give in one day.
Why can't she understand that I just can't study?
She thinks I'm special, but I'm just a normal girl.
That's just natural. All parents think their kid is special.
They don't care what other people say about them.
That's how parents feel.
Yeah.
So keep talking to her. Just try.
I will.
There's someone I always miss.
Someone special.
It's me. Are you busy?
No, I couldn't.
The timing just wasn't right.
So just come over as planned.
My mom called to ask what time you'd come over.
She's excited.
Then I'll have to go.
Yes, I dressed up.
Where's your car?
Then I'll pick you up. See you at 7 PM.
OK, see you.
- Soo-jung. - Yes?
- Revise the layout. - Sure.
- You're here to see me? - Yes. Hello.
How are you doing?
I'm OK.
Why didn't you call to see if I was in?
I wanted to, but I couldn't ask Shi-wan for your number.
I'd have to tell him what happened.
I want to apologize. I'm sorry.
You must've been astonished.
I was.
But I understand.
It's unbearable when a family member gets mistreated.
You're right. I wouldn't have minded if it were me.
But I felt bad to see Shi-wan suffer.
Still, I was out of line...
You were cute.
Thank you, miss.
I was really worried earlier.
I was afraid you'd yell at me or refuse my apology.
Tae-wan wanted to come too, but something urgent came up.
You're a terrible liar.
I'm not angry with him either. He meant well. Don't worry about it.
Now I know what Mrs. Sohn meant.
She said she likes you because you're cool.
You really are nice and cool.
I'm so glad you're going to marry my brother-in-law.
Thanks for saying that, but don't get too carried away.
People aren't all what they seem to be.
Eat up.
- I'm back. - Hello.
- Get ready for work. - OK.
Ms. Yoon. Why do you let her take time off?
It's notjust her. And it's in accordance with the rules.
I never ask you for that.
But you take days off instead. She takes hours off work when she needs.
Still upset?
Where were you?
Do I have to tell you everything?
I had something to do.
You should watch how you talk to me.
Mrs. Na.
How old is Hwee-sung?
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
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