Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
He's about 3, right?
You lied to us.
Us including Mrs. Oh.
You have a kid?
What does his dad do?
When did you get married?
I warned you not to get on my nerves.
That I'd see how long you last.
Today's your last day at work.
- I'm off to tell Mrs. Oh. - Miss.
Don't tell her. Please.
I didn't lie. I just didn't see the point of telling.
I don't see a point in not telling.
Miss.
Please.
Don't tell her.
You once said I didn't look sorry.
You're not begging hard enough.
Apologize first.
For what?
For everything you did to me.
You pulled my hair out. And poured water over me.
Forgotten already?
You did worse to me.
So you won't apologize? OK.
Why do you hate me so much?
What did I do to you?
Think!
Think what happened the first day you came here.
Then you'll realize.
You're so disgustingly selfish.
Apologize. Then I'll put off telling Mrs. Oh.
You don't want to? No worries. I hate working with you too.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry... for what I did.
Please understand.
It's ''forgive,'' not ''understand.''
Louder this time.
I'm sorry for what I did. Forgive me.
I said louder.
I'm sorry for what I did.
Forgive me.
OK. I won't tell her for now.
Clear the storeroom today.
It's your turn today.
I have to hurry home this evening.
OK.
Yes?
I'm sorry about yesterday.
What happened? You know we're busy.
I'm sorry.
Did something come up? Or were you on a date?
I wasn't on a date.
I can tell you weren't from the look on your face.
You're excused.
Eun-joo.
Jae-hee looks great in the jacket.
I see.
(OR #12)
Greatjob.
You too. It was tiring, huh?
Yes.
Hi there.
In surgery.
Huh? You did?
(Crazyhair)
Why's she so late? She said she'd be home early.
Tae-wan, call Geum-soon's cell phone.
She's still not home.
I did, she won't pick up.
Go and make sure Hwee-sung doesn't spill anything.
I just came because you called.
What should I do next?
Right, the salad...
Goodness...
I'm home.
You said you'd be home early. Today's a very important day.
I'm sorry. Did you cook all this?
Of course I did. Get some fruit.
She's here.
Come on in.
- Welcome. - Ma'am.
This is for you.
For me?
How pretty. I haven't received flowers for a long time.
And for you, sir.
What's this?
Some wine.
Wine? Lovely. Thank you.
Why don't you say hello?
Let's see.
This is Tae-wan. You met at the hospital.
Yes. Hello.
Hello.
That's Geum-soon, our daughter-in-law.
Hello.
Hello, miss. Welcome to our home.
This is Hwee-sung.
- Say hello. - Hello.
Hello, Hwee-sung. He's handsome.
Shall we eat?
- Geum-soon. - OK.
Have a seat.
You too, Hwee-sung.
- Sit down. - Sure.
You've known him since college?
Yes. We did a play together.
You must've been so smart.
Shi-wan went there too, but I still don't believe it.
Mom.
You really like the salad.
Geum-soon, go get some more.
- Sure. - No, I'll eat something else.
We have more. Go get some.
OK.
When did you start your company?
I started...
It's OK, leave it.
I'll take that.
Get another spoon.
Sure.
I started working after college, and started my company last year.
Here.
Thank you.
We could do with more jabchae.
OK.
Eat all you want.
- I like girls who can eat. - Me too.
- You're so thin. Eat up. - Have some galbi too.
She's so pretty, huh?
Next month?
My sister and her husband are in the US.
She'll give birth soon, so my parents will visit them.
To help with the baby and do some sightseeing.
When should we have the wedding?
Within this month. How about that?
Father. Let's not rush it.
We should discuss it with your parents, but we don't mind.
All you have to do is move in.
You're right, but won't it be hard on her if we rush it?
Does she know she has to move in?
No, not yet.
It's my rule.
You live with us until we truly become a family.
OK.
That's dirty. Don't eat that.
Here.
Eat this.
It's everywhere.
She'd make a great mom, wouldn't she?
You're right.
She's good with kids. She must have many relatives.
I guess bright people are good at everything.
I bet she's a great cook too.
Isn't it a bit late?
You're right.
Gosh, look at the time.
Father, she has to go.
Does she? OK then.
Don't come out.
Just this far and no further.
Thank you for the lovely dinner.
Thanks, Geum-soon.
She did all the cooking.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Come by often.
I will. Goodbye.
- Bye. - Take care.
Take care.
Come again, miss.
I'll walk her out.
Don't they look great together?
How did I do?
You were great. Did you have a hard time?
Not really, but we ended on a bad note.
You should tell them. It's starting to worry me.
I will.
Another thing.
Do I have to move in?
Just for a year, like my father said.
Your house is tiny, with only 3 rooms.
Where will Tae-wan stay?
He can move up to the attic.
Do I have to move in?
Just for a year.
Is the wedding off if I refuse?
Don't say that.
You never mentioned it to me. You should have asked.
I couldn't, because of the bigger problem we're facing.
I was going to tell you, but my mom brought it up.
The bigger problem? It is quite big.
OK.
Bye.
I hate getting married because love goes out the window.
It's all about family relationships, not about feelings.
Duties and responsibilities take its place.
They will take the place of what we feel for each other.
You'll see. You'll change too.
Bye.
It's my first marriage.
And it's your first with me.
Forget your past. It's your first time with me.
Don't you get it?
I'm sorry.
Don't ever say that again.
OK.
Why can't I say that? You said you wouldn't mind my past.
You think I mind it?
I think YOU do.
You think history repeats itself.
''My ex did this and that to me, so it will happen again.''
''Even Shi-wan won't be different.''
You're so stuck in the past, you're dragging me down too.
Do you know how insulting that is?
I'm sorry.
Go.
OK.
Bye.
Sung-ran.
Drive safely.
I thought I'd gotten over it all.
But falling in love brought it all back.
I was always afraid my hope would become despair.
I was afraid my happiness wouldn't last.
I'm scared now...
Because I'm happy.
Let me take that.
I thought you'd drive her home.
Father.
Are you free tomorrow? For lunch or dinner.
To eat out?
Yes. I have something to say.
OK.
You want to talk to me? And not your mother?
Yes.
Sounds good. I'm free for lunch or dinner.
How about lunch?
What do you think? You haven't met her before.
She looks modern and cool, just like in the magazine article.
I loved her.
You did? She's polite, but she still has a presence.
Yes, I agree.
I can tell she was brought up in a good family.
Some think they're all that and look down on other people.
- Here, wash this too. - OK.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
I'm sorry I don't come from a good family.
What do you mean?
I've been thinking.
You love Sung-ran because she's educated.
You must've been so upset when I married Jung-wan.
What's got into you?
I don't mind at all. I know where you're coming from.
Ma'am.
Can I stay here?
What?
I don't have a place to go...
But I heard you that night. That there are only 3 rooms.
Then you should know. Did we say we'd send you away?
No.
Then why bring that up?
I just... I don't know.
I'm so sorry...
And I feel like I'm so useless.
When will I become someone special?
- Wait. - Huh?
I have to wipe the floor.
Let's just forget that.
We can't, it won't take long.
Mom.
Can't you stop favoring Sung-ran over Geum-soon?
When did I do that?
You don't know what it's like to feel inferior compared to others.
I do.
I've never been as good as Shi-wan orJung-wan.
I know how much it hurts.
So be nicer to Geum-soon.
When did I treat her badly?
What are you yelling about?
I'm asking a favor.
Good night.
What got into him so suddenly?
Geum-soon...
Now I'll have to try not to upset Geum-soon.
Jae-hee.
Don't you have to get up? Can you sleep in today?
- No. - Get up.
OK. I have to get up.
Here.
Drink this.
Thanks.
Just sleep in then.
I can't. I have to prepare for a seminar.
Drink it.
Is something up with Eun-joo?
Why?
She's been acting strange.
She was fine the day she bought yourjacket.
But she's been so pale and silent the past 2 days.
What do you know?
Nothing.
What's the time?
I'm late.
- I have to shower. - Finish this first.
Apologize to your grandma for me.
She's willing to baby-sit anytime.
Don't worry, have a nice day.
Thanks. Take care.
See you.
- Bye, Hwee-sung. - I'm off, sir.
- Have a nice day. - Thanks.
- You're not going to work? - I will.
You go to work late and come home early.
Isn't that bad?
There's nothing to do.
Construction starts later on.
Small companies have their merits.
They don't mind you coming in late, and let you stay on till you retire.
Hwee-sung.
Let me carry him today.
It's OK. We go separate ways.
Do as I say. I know where you're going.
- You'll walk us there? - Yup.
- Why? - Exercise.
- Isn't he heavy? - He is.
I feel so good though.
My dad beat me often when I was growing up.
I'm not surprised.
I hope Hwee-sung doesn't take after you.
You know how moms usually come to the rescue?
They do? I don't know, I don't have parents.
They usually do.
But not my mom.
She didn't show me or Shi-wan much affection, unlike Jung-wan.
He was her favorite.
Mom's not good at being affectionate.
She's warm-hearted and all that, but she's bad at showing it.
So?
I'm just saying.
Just because she won't say doesn't mean she doesn't care.
Just because it's dark doesn't mean the sun's not there.
I see...
I really like what you just said.
You do? It's one of my pickup lines.
I wonder if you got my point.
Pardon?
Soon-ja.
You're making us all feel gloomy.
I don't even feel like eating.
Say something, anything.
Tell me what time you go to work then.
Geum-ah, what do you call the thing where criminals don't talk?
- The Fifth Amendment? - Yes, that.
This must be it. Why won't she talk?
Let's talk about something. Anything. Please.
Hey, you.
You want me to shut up and eat?
OK, I'll just shut up and eat.
Granny.
Hwee-sung's here. Auntie, we're here.
- Auntie... - Hush, be quiet.
- What for? - Be quiet.
She might slap you. Can't you tell something's wrong?
No one's allowed to talk. Be quiet.
(What's wrong?)
(I'll call you later.)
Gosh, look at that glare.
I should watch it, I might be next.
I should just eat.
It looks expensive.
Eat your fill.
What is it? It's about Sung-ran, isn't it?
Yes.
What about her?
Well...
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