Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 74 > Sit over here.
Lie back.
What are you doing?
I'm helping out for the day.
How are you?
You feel comfortable?
Yes. Just wash it as you always do.
Sure.
I was disappointed to hear you'd quit.
I'll start then. Tell me if the temperature's not right.
Sure.
You should've called me.
I only just got here. Did you get any sleep?
A bit.
- Did you take Eun-jin to school? - Yes.
How is she?
She got dialyzed this morning.
You want to go see her?
Yes. I should.
She's still unconscious?
It's lasting too long. I'm worried.
So am I.
If her brain is starved of oxygen...
Don't say that. You're letting it get to you.
Let's go. It's visiting hours soon.
Her BP's climbing every hour.
She'll wake up soon.
Thanks.
Honey, please wake up.
Go home.
Are you OK?
I'm fine. Look after Eun-jin for me.
Sure, don't worry.
OK, thanks.
Go.
OK.
Jae-hee.
Hi. She's still in the ICU?
Yes.
Your father must be very worried.
You're going home?
Yes. You too?
Yes. I was on duty last night.
I'm on my way to your place. Mrs. Oh called me over.
(Classic bobs)
Ms. Yoon. I made this for you.
I wanted to thank you for everything.
I can't work with you now...
but I'll never forget everything you taught me.
Thank you so much. Take care.
Do you feel uncomfortable?
No.
Tell me if you do.
Sure.
Yes, I looked through it.
She has a sharp eye.
I agree.
Please rehire her, Mrs. Oh.
I'll make sure she becomes a great stylist.
Why do you think she has potential?
A hair stylist needs a good eye and great skills.
Skills improve with a lot of practice...
but a good eye comes naturally.
Look.
The photos she took herself.
You need passion to take pictures like these.
And she chose people with styles that suit them.
This proves she has a good eye.
It's the same with all jobs. You need to love it.
She loves it. This is all she ever wanted to do.
You can tell from the way she smiles while washing our clients' hair.
OK. I'll think about it.
Geum-soon.
Are you looking for a job?
Yes.
I applied to a few places on the Internet already.
I was going to visit a few places, but I can go tomorrow.
You want to pay back what you owe me?
Make me some radish noodles. I feel like having some.
Sure.
Can I make a phone call?
Sure, go ahead.
Sir, it's Geum-soon.
I said I'd be home early, but I might be a bit late.
Yes, sir. Thank you.
Bye.
Calling your in-laws in public now?
Why didn't you tell us?
I was afraid you'd fire me.
Sit down.
- Some juice, please. - Sure.
How old is your child?
3 years old.
3 years old? Boy or a girl?
A boy.
You live with your in-laws?
Yes.
Thank you.
I heard your husband passed away. But you still live with them?
Yes.
How strange. Why stay when you don't have to?
Why, they won't let you move out with your son?
It's not like that.
Then why live with them?
Now that I know that much, just tell me the whole story.
How you met your husband, when you got married, and what happened.
Wait.
If your son's just 3, then he must've died early.
Right? How long were you together?
Mrs. Oh.
You're here. You came together?
What are you doing here?
Ignoring me and running straight to Mrs. Oh again?
No, it's not like that.
It's not, I called her over.
She makes great radish noodles.
I called her over to make me some.
How's your mother?
She's still in the ICU.
I see.
Geum-soon, you go to the kitchen.
You two come and sit down.
- Geum-soon. - Sure.
Come and sit down.
Go ahead. I'll change first.
Eun-joo.
Take a look at this.
They did a good job.
I like the detail. It pinpoints the recent trends too.
You like it?
Yes.
They have an eye for makeup and fashion too.
- Who put this together? - Geum-soon.
I want her to take the perm test. And rehire her if she passes.
Quite a few of our clients have been asking for her.
Clients seldom remember trainees.
She got through to them and they felt her passion.
Let's do that. Ms. Yoon wants her back too.
But Mrs. Oh...
Do as I say. We need her.
Let's see if she passes the test first.
OK.
Geum-soon, is it ready yet?
Jae-hee, hurry up.
Why are there only 3 bowls?
Sorry, I have to go.
You can't leave without eating. Make some more and join us.
Come on.
But I...
Do as I say. I have some news too.
OK.
Sit.
It looks good.
Let's eat.
Sit down.
- What's wrong? - Nothing...
Eun-joo, you tell her.
- You tell her. - You should.
Geum-soon.
Yes?
You want to take the perm test?
You can if you want.
We'll rehire you if you pass.
Ms. Jang...
Thank you. Thank you so much.
It's over if you fail. Don't get too excited.
OK.
You want to pay me back? Then pass, OK?
Yes. Thank you.
Thank you, Ms. Jang.
Eat up.
Don't cry at the table.
I'm so shocked...
Eat up.
Bon appetit.
- I hope it tastes good... - It does, so eat up.
- Enjoy. - I will, so eat.
Enjoy, Ms. Jang.
-Jae-hee. - It's so good.
Give me a lift home.
Sure.
Was it him?
Why don't you call again, huh?
- We're home. - You're still staring at the phone?
- You walked home together? - We met nearby.
You've been staring at the phone?
No, I just looked at it.
I can't help but look every now and then.
I know you hate him, but he's still my son.
I wish he'd call. I'd love to hear his voice.
I know, I wish he'd call us too.
You don't even know if it was him.
No news is good news anyway.
We all know what happens once he calls.
Creditors will find us and smash everything we have.
But I still miss him.
The creditors won't kill us.
I don't mind getting beaten up if it means I get to see him.
Why miss someone who's no good at all?
Isn't that obvious?
She misses him because he's her father.
You should watch what you say.
Why is it that everything you say is just so twisted?
You never say anything nice.
It's ringing.
I guess he knows you miss him.
You answer it.
Hello?
Oh, hello.
Just a moment. It's your friend.
Hello?
I should get going. Goodbye.
Bye.
Jae-hee.
See you.
Bye.
Get in.
I said get in.
Thanks for the ride.
I didn't tell you the truth in case you'd tell Mrs. Oh.
I was afraid she'd fire me.
I'm sorry.
Mister, I...
Call me ''doctor'', not ''mister''.
I'm sorry if I made you angry.
Bye...
Crazyhair.
Do you think I still love you?
You're right.
I did love you.
I did...
but not anymore.
I'm very realistic and I have a nasty temper.
I'm not into women with kids.
Remember that.
You should go home.
OK.
Goodbye.
I'm home.
We're all upstairs.
OK.
Get down.
Push the bed to the side.
I like it in the middle of the room.
But then it keeps getting in the way.
This is way more convenient.
I don't like rolling into the wall in my sleep.
What's wrong with you?
Everything has its place, so do as I say.
- Push. - Stop arguing.
It's his room, just leave it to him.
I'm home. New wallpaper too?
I'm dead tired. I had to help, and cook for the workers.
No wonder you're tired.
I am, so go cook dinner.
- Sure. It won't take long. - Good.
Push the bed.
- I want to leave it here. - Stop being stubborn.
- Who is it? - Your dishwasher's here.
Just a moment.
- Dad... - Stop grumbling...
Ma'am, did you buy a dishwasher?
A dishwasher? No, I didn't.
Careful, careful.
Careful.
Where do you want it?
Well... I didn't buy it, so...
Leave it there. We might not use it.
- Can you set it up later? - Sure.
Then you can leave it there for now.
OK, goodbye.
- We're home. - We're home.
Welcome home.
Sung-ran, take a seat.
Sit down.
You bought a dishwasher?
Yes. It's here already?
Didn't they set it up?
I told them not to.
Shouldn't you have discussed this with me first?
How could you do this without even telling me?
Are you upset?
I'm sorry. I meant to call, but I was too busy.
But you had the time to buy that?
I didn't do it myself.
An employee ordered it, but I couldn't tell her to call you.
OK, whatever. But you should've asked me first.
OK. From now on, I'll ask you before I order something.
It's here already. Just use it.
Get a refund. I don't use dishwashers.
Why not? It's a great help.
I don't want one.
I don't trust machines. I'd rather do the dishes myself.
Everyone has a dishwasher.
7 people live here.
That's a lot of bowls, plates, and cutlery...
not to mention the pots, pans, and ladles.
Washing all that by hand...
How can you say that when you never do the dishes?
I feel bad because I can't.
I'd love to help, but...
You never stop talking back, do you?
I know how busy you are.
But you can't pay your way out of your duties as a daughter-in-law.
I really do know you're busy. You can't help if you don't have time.
But I don't like your attitude.
You just don't want to do anything.
Yes.
I'll just be honest.
I work all day. I don't want to work at home too.
I'm not a machine. I need to rest.
The realistic way out is to use a dishwasher and hire a helper.
Then why did you get married? When you can't change your old ways?
Sung-ran.
Your smiling when she's so angry is just upsetting her even more.
She's right. Why do you keep smiling?
Don't.
It feels like you're teasing me when I'm really angry.
(Kim Young-ok, Na Geum-soon)
Hello?
Geum-soon? It's me, Jang Gi-joong.
Hello, sir.
I'd like to meet you. Are you free tomorrow?
I have something to say.
I'd rather tell you in person.
How's lunch tomorrow?
I know where it is. See you then.
I guess I can get used to being sad
I can smile my tears away
I'll pretend it didn't happen
I'll try to forget it
The memories will fade away