Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 78>
My wife had been unconscious for the past few days.
I only just found out she met you.
Thank you for not telling her anything.
She might not have survived had she found out Geum-soon is a widow.
She's hypotensive and dialyzing sessions weaken her.
So she needs a transplant.
Even more so than other patients.
So what? Why are you telling me this?
I know about your husband.
They requested an arrest warrant.
He goes to jail if he can't settle.
I can... help you out.
Just tell Geum-soon her mother is alive.
How can you say that?
She's just like your own daughter.
You brought her up.
And now she's a capable adult.
She owes you that much.
Dr. Jang. What do you want from me?
Life in a cell is torture in the summer.
You won't want him to...
Hey! You've lost your mind.
I'll do whatever it takes to cure my wife.
Why don't you take the offer and save your husband?
Think about it.
You just have to tell her...
her birth mother is alive, but has kidney failure.
The final decision is up to Geum-soon.
How... How can you say that?
You can live just fine with one kidney.
And if you see my wife again, tell her Geum-soon's a college student.
That's what I told her.
Here's my card.
I lost my first wife. I don't want to lose another.
I can and will do whatever it takes.
You brought Geum-soon up.
You deserve to demand that much from her.
Just tell her Young-ok's alive.
I beg of you.
I was crazy. Why did I hear him out?
(Jang Gi-joong)
OK then, you do that. See you. Bye.
It was Geum-soon.
Mr. Noh said he'd baby-sit, so she left Hwee-sung at home.
A girl looks much prettier when she enjoys her food.
I'm not hungry.
You don't have to be to eat. Don't grumble and eat up.
Cheer up.
There's nothing we can do about it.
If he ends up going to jail, so be it.
A few years in jail won't ruin his life.
They serve 3 meals a day, and even provide a bed.
I prefer that to staring at the phone, wondering if he's dead or alive.
Eat up.
I'll go see him after breakfast. Will you come too?
No. I'll go in my own time. You can go if you want to.
OK.
And I'll visit his creditors too.
I can'tjust sit around while my dad's in that tiny cell.
You know where they live?
I'll ask the police.
OK then.
If that'll make you feel better, then go ahead.
But don't get your hopes up.
Would you forgive him?
- Hi. - Hello.
- Good morning. - Hello.
- You're early. - Yeah.
Hello.
Hello, miss. Wait.
Your coffee. It's still hot.
What's up with you?
Did you miss me, or were you glad I left?
I missed you.
I bet you missed yourjob, not me.
Come on.
Your hairstyle suits you.
I'm pretty. Anything suits me.
- Good morning. - Hello.
Have some tea.
It's all thanks to you that I passed the test.
I'll work much harder, so that I never let you down again.
I'll be watching you.
And don't make me tea.
You should practice when you can.
OK.
I know you're a mother.
But first and foremost, you're a trainee.
Don't forget that.
I won't.
But I'll keep making you tea, whatever you say.
It only takes a few minutes.
And if I'm still out of time, I'll run instead of walk.
I'll give you some natural waves.
Miss Na.
Size 2 at the front, and 3 & 4 at the back.
Yes, miss.
Hello, I'm Na Geum-soon.
If it feels uncomfortable, tell me right away.
I'll begin the perm.
What's up with you?
I'm sure this isn't the first time.
It must've been some other girl.
Come on.
Order something nice.
I don't have time.
Seafood risotto, please.
I'll have the same. And 2 glasses of wine.
You don't mind?
Shall we?
Shall we talk?
You talk.
When will you make up with my mom?
Don't ask me. Isn't it up to her?
No, it's up to you. She just wants you to show some effort.
What's so wrong about ordering takeout?
She didn't say no to that.
Siding with her won't help at all.
I'm not taking sides.
I told you. Her generation lived that way.
Put up with it forjust a year.
But I'm too tired to put up with it.
I don't have the capacity to act like the obedient housewife.
I'll be unhappy.
Life isn't worth living when you doubt your purpose in life.
Aren't I too good to live like that?
I have a highflying career, just like you do.
I never said you didn't. I know you're a highflyer.
Why can't a highflyer do housework?
Why did you get married then?
You asked me to. And I said no.
You mean that? That's it?
Why you...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, so sit down.
What's so funny?
Sung-ran.
I'll do all the cooking after we move out.
I promise. So bear with it for a year.
I'll bring up our kid too.
I'll even quit my job.
Sung-ran.
Forget the days you work late. Just show some effort on the other days.
- What can be so hard? - She thinks it's my duty.
This is why I didn't want to get married.
It's all about family relationships, not about feelings.
Love goes out the window, duties and responsibilities take over.
And a marriage still demands much more from a woman than a man.
You disagree?
We both work. Why must I cook when you can just eat?
Why must newlyweds live with the guy's parents?
Why don't you call MY parents to say hello?
What's so wrong about not cooking breakfast?
I love you.
Shi-wan.
It's unfair. I know it is.
Just for one year.
I'll do the housework after that.
You want me to sign a memo?
- Get me some paper. - Be quiet.
Please?
Whatever.
Sung-ran. I booked us a room for the night.
You wouldn't let me touch you ever since Tae-wan complained.
What's the room number?
Yes, I'm fine. I really am.
Are you studying hard?
Today? You don't have to.
She will? OK then.
I miss you too. I'd love to see you.
Bye.
Eun-joo's bringing Eun-jin over?
Yes. She should be busy with work.
She's a good daughter and older sister.
She took care of us all this time.
She was with me when I woke up. She'd been there for a long time.
I'm sure she felt like I did. She didn't want to lose another mother.
So you only met Geum-soon's aunt?
Huh?
To ask how she's doing?
Yes.
We both felt the same.
I just couldn't face her grandmother.
Thanks for checking to see if Geum-soon's OK.
Yet for not meeting with her.
It's nothing.
I feel much better now that I know she's doing well.
I met her grandmother in the hospital lobby once.
From that day on, I just couldn't stop thinking about her.
I'm glad she's doing fine. I don't care whether I see her or not.
I can't show up now. I'm happy for her.
I really am.
The girls should be here soon. I'll go wait for them.
You're too weak to walk around yet.
- I'm fine. - You're not.
Wait here. I'll bring them up.
The water's overflowing.
Oh.
I'll do whatever it takes to cure my wife.
Why don't you take the offer and save your husband?
You can live just fine with one kidney.
- Eun-jin. - Dad.
Why are you out here?
Your mom sent me out.
You had time to bring Eun-jin over?
I begged her. Is mom OK now?
Yes, she's fine.
Can she come home today?
Not today.
Why are you here?
You need to eat.
I had a huge breakfast and lunch.
Geum-soon brought me breakfast, and Geum-ah bought me lunch.
You're a useless father and uncle, but they still care for you.
I thought the same thing.
I made up my mind.
Go to jail.
I will.
Don't expect any mercy. You did away with their money.
You have to pay the price.
A lot of people go to jail, so it must be livable.
I heard the facilities aren't that bad.
I bet they are.
I'm sorry.
Don't say that.
The earlier you go to jail, the less pain it'll cause us all.
Eat this.
You're leaving?
What else can I do?
Mom. Thanks for the lunchbox.
The poor thing...
The size depends on...
Oh no.
Come down.
I told you not to climb up there.
You got hurt, remember? Don't climb up there, OK?
Good boy. Sit here and play with these.
Stay here. Good boy.
He's a feisty little thing. I'm so tired...
Hwee-sung.
Granny's here.
My shoulder hurts. I can't carry anything now.
Now it's my turn to go out.
It's nearly dinnertime. Where to?
- To the library. - What for?
I can't look after him.
I looked after him until now.
You promised Geum-soon you'd baby-sit.
Keep your promise.
And I have to cook. You told me to leave Sung-ran alone.
I can't cook AND baby-sit.
You stay with Hwee-sung.
You can give him a bath.
What for? He's clean.
He's not. I can smell his sweat.
You promised Geum-soon. You can't take it back now.
Come here.
Let's have a bath. Good boy. A bath...
What about Eun-jin?
Dad said he'd take her home. Let's go before the store closes.
What's this?
It's nothing. Put it back.
OK.
Good job.
Good job. Good job.
Bye.
Tae-wan. Yes, I'm done.
Now? I had plans. Does it have to be today?
OK, I'll be right there. Bye.
You got paid? Congratulations.
You're congratulating me over this? I have better news.
What's that?
- You got scouted? - Yes.
I auditioned for an agency.
What happens next?
If I pass, they'll sign me up. You need an agency these days.
So they'll hire you?
Yes.
They're well-known for their up-and-coming stars.
Wow, it sounds so cool.
I think it'll work out.
Don't get too carried away.
You...
You'll make it.
Let's go get Mrs. Sohn's present.
But I don't know her size.
Where are you going? We're here.
- Follow me. - We're here.
Come on in.
I've always wanted to get Hwee-sung something.
You don't get paid much.
What if you can't afford Mrs. Sohn's present?
I know what I'm doing.
Thank you.
- What about this? - You and your bad taste.
It's cute. Kids look nicer in bright colors.
- My goodness. - It's Geum-soon.
Let's get him this.
She has a kid, you know.
Oh, did Mrs. Oh tell you?
The picture's too childish.
Who's he? They look close.
Her boyfriend?
This?
No, I don't like it.
Let's go.
Oh no.
- Are you OK? - Dang.
- I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.
Jeez...
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