Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
You get along well with your brother-in-law.
In-laws can't be that close.
Are you sure you're just in-laws?
What does that mean?
It's none of my business, but I'm still angry.
You deceived me.
How many guys did you fool?
What?
So cheeky.
< Episode 80>
Wait!
Breakfast is ready.
OK.
You're wearing that tie? With that shirt?
Forget the shirt. Wear this tie instead.
Don't let people notice mom's not around.
Which suit will you wear?
Not bad.
Hurry up.
Eun-joo.
Thank you.
For what? Hurry up and get ready.
Can mom come home today?
If her doctor lets her.
I think he might.
- Dad. - Yes?
What is it?
I want to give her my kidney.
I don't want her to collapse again.
I know.
I don't either. But you're too young.
I have to be over 1 5? I can't wait 2 years.
- If she collapses again... - Eun-jin.
Don't think like that. She'll be fine.
But what if she does collapse again?
Sign a consent form. That should be enough.
You know I won't. Eat your breakfast.
- Dad. - I said no already!
You're ruining my appetite.
Eat up.
(Eat.)
Eun-jin. I know you mean well.
And I'm very grateful for that.
But you mustn't do that.
Even if I give consent.
If only we could, Eun-joo and I would donate our kidneys.
But we can't.
None of us can, especially you.
So don't bring it up again.
Eat up.
(Eat up.)
Hello?
Where are you, Geum-soon?
You're there already?
I'm still occupied. OK, leave it with my helper.
And Geum-soon. Tell Ms. Yoon to call me.
OK, bye.
I asked one of my trainees to bring me something.
I see. Her name is Geum-soon?
Yes. Na Geum-soon.
It's an endearing name. She's quite a character too.
I see.
I should get going.
Come by my salon one day.
I'll do your hair for you.
Sure. Thanks for coming by.
See you.
It's OK, Geum-soon.
It's OK.
Let's work.
I'm back.
- You gave it to her? - Yes.
Hello, miss.
I thought it was your day off. I'm glad to see you.
Thank you.
Size 4 for the sides and crown, 6 for the rest.
Yes, miss.
Is the patient waiting?
(Who?)
Is...!
You didn't even check?
What were you doing?
I'm sorry.
Run out the minute the door opens.
Shouldn't you be at work?
I know, I should be.
What's wrong? Are you in pain?
No, not at all.
But you're sweating. Is it your stomach?
Sang-do, are you OK?
I have gallstones.
It hurts sometimes.
Honey.
Are you OK? Honey.
Sorry, I need to lie down. Bye.
Honey. Honey.
I'll be fine. The pain comes and goes.
Go.
Honey.
Hi. So how is he?
I didn't get to see him today.
Mom must've stopped by. He's only allowed one visitor a day.
I see.
That's good. Seeing him often won't do us any good.
Stop worrying about him and try to get a job.
We must move on.
Your worrying and fretting won't help lessen his jail time.
You don't want to become a teacher, so now you must get a job.
You need to earn money, OK?
Yes.
Hello?
- Who's there? - Does Ahn Soon-ja live here?
Soon-ja? Oh...
Hello. You're her mother-in-law?
I am. Who are you?
I have gallstones.
It hurts sometimes.
Honey.
Are you OK?
The pain comes and goes. Go.
(Jang Gi-joong)
Yes?
Hello.
Hello. Have a seat.
But...
Sir.
Can I donate my kidney?
I'll donate mine. I'm big, but I'm healthy.
It might not be a match, but you can test for that.
I'm sorry.
I know it's hard on you, but please help me.
I know how immoral I'm being here.
I'm willing to pay the price.
You just tell Geum-soon her birth mother is alive.
Help me out.
My wife nearly died. Nothing can stop me.
She's the love of my life.
I don't care what others think. Even my conscience doesn't bother me.
I told you before. It's up to Geum-soon.
Yes?
Sir.
- We're ready for you. - I'll be right there.
OK.
Excuse me. I have to go.
- Sir. - Ma'am.
Please save my wife.
I'm begging you.
You said your shoulder hurts. Let's just eat out.
Homemade food is the best. I don't like eating out now.
They all taste the same. It must be the MSG.
You don't eat out enough to know that.
He's being a good boy today.
Come here. Good boy...
- Sit beside her. - I know BECAUSE I don't eat out often.
Eating out too often numbs your taste buds.
Honey.
If she wants to, a woman can make her husband die young.
Where did you hear such a thing?
She increases the amount of additives like MSG, sugar, and salt to the food.
Just a tiny bit at a time, so he doesn't notice.
But that will build up over the years.
Keep it up, and it's bound to ruin his health.
High blood pressure, glycosuria, obesity.
You're really scaring me.
I know. That's how important food is.
That theory in itself is scary.
So what's your point?
''Do as I say if you don't want to die soon''?
I just told you that because I thought it was amusing.
But I guess you could take it that way.
Can you get me some juice?
What?
OK.
Alright. You stay here, OK?
Hurry, before he gets up.
Where is it?
It's ready, come and eat.
He's just like when Jung-wan was young.
Jung-wan used to sleep in this very posture.
Hwee-sung's just the same.
Goodness...
- Bye. - See you.
- Bye. - Bye.
- See you. - See you all tomorrow.
- Bye. - See you.
Let's talk.
I'm at work.
I'm busy.
So am I. I'm not here because I'm bored.
Go home.
Mr. Goo Jae-hee!
Apologize for what you said.
I don't deserve to be insulted.
And you don't have the right to insult me.
You insulted my family, as well as me.
How dare you say that.
You loved me?
But still, you can't say that.
I didn't ask you to love me.
You're letting your emotions get the better of you.
I didn't love you.
I thought you were single and just wanted to have some fun.
I never pretended to be single.
I just didn't tell you I was married.
What's the difference? Don't fool with me.
Don't insult me. I'm married with a son!
I didn't say you weren't.
Now you're using that against me?
How...
Go home.
Go! This is no place for witches like you!
I'm warning you. Don't even say hello.
Leave us.
What's going on? Who was that?
It's nothing.
How do you know her?
She works at my mother's salon.
What?
What was she so upset about?
It's nothing. It's over now.
I heard everything.
Did you date her?
No. Not at all.
OK.
You want to become a professor. Don't go around seeing just anyone.
Yes, sir. I won't.
You did well at the conference.
She works at my mother's salon.
I didn't say you weren't.
Now you're using that against me?
Go home.
Go!
Don't cry, Geum-soon. It's not worth it.
Don't cry.
- Granny. - Hello.
You're alone?
Geum-ah went to get something and your aunt's not home yet.
What's that look for? I'm fine.
I know. Have you eaten?
Dinner's ready. I'm waiting for the others.
You?
I'll eat at home.
Is my uncle OK?
Why shouldn't he be?
They give you food and a bed to sleep in.
I should get going.
Already? OK then.
Wait. Where did I put that...?
Take this. It's $500.
Granny.
Your aunt owes you $1 ,500.
It's from her?
Of course it is.
Pay me back later. You need to spend it on my uncle.
Don't be silly. He doesn't need money in jail.
Take it with you.
You need to buy him food and pay for transportation.
Your aunt will take care of that.
Where will you get the money to send Hwee-sung to preschool?
Where do you get the money to come here?
You got paid in advance so you don't have any.
Your in-laws won't give you any until you pay Shi-wan back.
How have you been surviving?
Don't worry. I can manage.
Mr. Noh gives me some money and I keep the change after shopping.
So just take the money.
Your aunt told me to give it to you.
Take it.
Do as I say.
Take it.
Thank her for me.
I will. You should go now.
OK.
I'm home.
- Hello, auntie. - Hi there.
- Auntie... - You're late. Go home.
I'll tell her, you go.
Bye, auntie.
Why didn't you let her finish?
You went to see Sang-do?
Yes. What was that about?
A woman named Young-soon came by.
You lent her money 2 years ago?
Yes, $500.
She came by? What did she say?
She came with the money. She must've heard about Sang-do.
She said she was sorry she took so long.
Really? So she gave you the money?
Yes.
So I gave it to Geum-soon.
What?
I gave it to Geum-soon. You still owe her.
Ma'am.
How could you do that when we're in this mess?
You weren't going to pay her back then? And what mess are we in anyway?
- We have to... - You know what Sang-do's going through?
He has terrible stomach pains.
You care more about your granddaughter than your own son?
I just can't understand you.
How can you give her the money when your son's suffering in jail?
What do you mean, he's suffering?
He has stomach pains because of some stone.
- What's that? What stone? - I don't know!
He has stones somewhere in his stomach.
They give him bad stomachaches every now and then.
He looked so pale and he was sweating when I saw him.
He had to go back to his room.
What happened after that? Did you call him?
They don't let people call! I have to go by again tomorrow!
Gosh...
You gave the money to Geum-soon?
When your son's in pain?!
- I had no idea. - Ma'am!
How dare you! You dare shout at me?!
Jang Gi-joong speaking.
Hello. This is Geum-soon's aunt.