Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Jang Gi-joong speaking.
Hello. This is Geum-soon's aunt.
I'll do it.
I just have to say her mother is alive?
Yes.
Thank you for doing this.
I'll prepare the money.
OK. Thank you.
< Episode 81 >
Shi-wan, let's play.
Hey.
When did you get home?
You didn't recognize my car?
I didn't.
Hello. How was your day?
Good. Yours?
Good.
This isn't your room. Do watch out.
Hello, Sung-ran.
Hello.
Why you...
Do you usually kiss in public?
Don't give me that look. Someone has to say it.
Or she'll look down on us.
Why would she do that?
Don't you trust me?
Whatever.
Don't you do that again.
I won't.
I had an audition today. An agency might sign me up.
Really? Which one?
Jung-wan!
It's me, Geum-soon!
Jung-wan.
I had a really bad day.
I'm stressed as it is about my uncle.
Now I'm really upset and angry...
and sad.
If only you could tell me to cheer up.
Don't worry. I will, for Hwee-sung's sake.
You want to see his photo?
Can you see it? Handsome, huh? He's our son.
Hasn't he grown?
I should go home now.
Bye, Jung-wan. I'm fine, so don't worry.
I'll manage. Goodbye.
Granny.
Hey.
You're late. You left a long time ago.
I stopped by somewhere. What's up?
You came to say something?
What is it? Tell me.
You... You must be hungry. You haven't eaten yet.
It's not important. You must be starving now.
What could be so hard to say? It's alright, just tell me.
No, you just go inside.
Granny.
Wait.
I really don't think I should take this.
- Give it back to my aunt. - No, I didn't come for this.
I know, but tell her to pay me back next month.
I can't take this.
Not when my uncle's in jail.
I should be helping her out, not taking money when she needs it.
I owe them both so much. Here.
You have a point.
I do. So, why are you here?
It's nothing. I'll tell you later.
Go inside, you must be hungry.
OK, tell me later. I'll walk you home.
No way, not when you must be starving.
Go home. I'll walk home alone.
- OK, take care. - Bye.
- Geum-soon. - Yes?
Bring Hwee-sung over. I don't mind.
- I can't. -Just do as I say.
You can't afford preschool now.
Bring him over or I'll come for him, OK?
Do you get me or not?
I do.
Good. Go and have dinner. Go.
Walk home safely.
You're the best! You can do it!
Yes, I can do it. Now go home.
I'm home.
- Hello. - Welcome home.
- Have you eaten? - Not yet.
- Mommy's home. -Join us for dinner.
I will. I'm starving.
You should be. Sung-ran, get some rice.
OK.
No, I can get it myself.
Cut the melon, please. I'll peel the oranges.
OK.
You really can't use knives?
You think I'm lying, don't you?
It's notjust you.
My classmates thought so too. Some even hated me for it.
My degree requires lots of model-making.
They helped me out a lot when they saw it was true.
No one believed me at first.
I didn't either.
You believe her now? I still can't.
My friends took some time too.
Sir, thank you for baby-sitting today.
- Hello? - You had fun?
- Hi. Tomorrow? - Good.
I'm free.
Of course I can.
OK, thanks.
Who was it?
About a photo shoot.
You're making your debut?
I made my debut before serving in the army.
Yeah, you did. How'd you get the job?
I've been going to auditions.
Father, he auditioned for an agency.
Their new stars are doing well, and it looks promising.
Tae-wan.
Your future's starting to look promising.
Wait till it rains for sure. Clouds don't always mean it'll rain.
Don't say that.
Some showers come without warning.
You always have the last say. Don't get us excited for nothing.
Keep quiet and tell us when you're sure.
He's right. Not everyone makes it at once.
Even huge stars once had to go to hundreds of auditions.
That's the problem with you people.
Why can't you just wish me luck and say you think I'll make it?
OK then. Want me to pay for a stint at the karaoke?
Why, all of a sudden?
Why not? We haven't sung together before.
Let's go. I'm up for it. Let's eat up and go.
Can Hwee-sung go with us?
- Then I'll stay behind. - No, he can come.
I've seen kids come with their parents.
I'm sure he'll enjoy it.
Hwee-sung, you want to go?
- Great. - Great?
He thinks it'll be great.
- OK, let's go. - You want to go?
- You want to wear this? - Do I have to go?
I'm tired, and I don't like to sing.
I hate going out with my employees. Must I join the family too?
It's our first family occasion.
Give me that.
Your family is close enough to stick. Not all families are like that.
Close enough to stick? That sounds a bit odd.
I'm stressing how close you are. You haven't noticed?
You're saying that because you don't like it.
Am I wrong?
You don't want to blend in.
I'm not blaming you. I know it'll take time to blend in.
Try to blend in this evening. I'd be glad if you sing too.
Will you?
I feel like I'm your puppet.
Who cares what you wear?
I care. Should I wear this?
What are you so excited about?
What do you mean? It's our first time as a whole family.
I'm very happy.
You're right. It is the first time as a complete family.
It is. Someone or the other always couldn't make it.
That's why I suggested it. Who knows when we'll get another chance.
Don't you interrupt me today.
I should be saying that.
Gosh...
What have I done? Did I make a mistake?
You went for a walk?
Here, your $500.
Where...? You went to get it back?
Of course not. Geum-soon brought it back.
She thinks it's from you.
She can't take it because you need it more than she does.
Pay her back later.
But...
That's what she's like. She's that considerate.
All you do is yell at me for giving her what is hers.
Don't be like that. I know we need money.
But acting too desperate just makes us look bad, OK?
Try to calm down.
Your husband happens to be my son.
You think I don't care what happens to him?
I didn't give this to Geum-soon because I love her more.
Ma'am...
There's no way we can get $1 00,000.
I'd do something if we could at least try.
All we can do now is get by with what we have.
Ma'am...
Stop visiting Sang-do.
We should try to carry on with our lives now.
And hope Sang-do's health doesn't worsen further.
Time will pass soon, don't you think?
Anyway you must've felt bad I gave her the money without asking.
I'm sorry.
Here you go.
Geum-ah's not home yet?
- Granny. - You're home.
Have you had dinner?
Yes.
Have you heard?
Dad's not doing well.
I heard. Let's go see him tomorrow morning.
Sure.
Mom, are you alright?
- What's wrong? - Gosh.
Are you OK? You're so pale.
I'm just a bit tired.
I need some rest.
Mom, sure you're OK?
Yes.
What should I do? What should I do now?
Right.
It's not too late. I'll take it back.
I'll call it off.
The cell phone has been turned off.
Please leave a message...
Oh no... This can't be happening...
The cell phone has been turned off.
It's OK. I'll call him tomorrow morning.
I must've lost my mind. Why did I say yes?
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.
Go home.
Go!
I'm warning you. Don't even say hello.
Sir.
Mr. Kim Young-shik's chart.
You wanted to check it.
Ah...
Thanks. You can go home now.
Thanks.
Hello?
It's me. I'm at the hospital.
I'll be leaving soon. What about you?
Really? Give me a lift. I didn't drive here.
OK. See you in the parking lot.
Eun-joo. Was thatJae-hee?
Yes.
Why? Are you worried?
Of course I am.
I've been seeing him often these days.
My illness isn't doing anyone any good.
But I'm so happy.
That's why I'm worried. I thought you'd gotten over him.
Don't meet him. It'll just make things harder for you.
Mom. Let me tell you a secret.
Jae-hee recently broke up with someone.
Mrs. Oh told me it's over, and to stay at his side.
Why did she say that? You were doing just fine.
I know why you're worried, but...
I want to give it another try.
It might not work out again, but I don't care about that.
I'm just happy when we're together.
I can't help it.
I must've gone crazy. I just love him.
You poor thing...
Don't rush it, don't fret, and don't be too transparent.
I won't. Mrs. Oh told me what to do.
I'll pray it works out between you and Jae-hee.
What?
I didn't know your hands were so warm, mom.
Thank you for pulling through.
Eun-joo.
Call me ''mom'' once more.
Mom.
My darling.
I've always wanted to call you that.
Wow...
- Nice... - Wow.
This place is quite nice.
- It's been a while. - It has.
Me too.
I've never been to a karaoke since I got married.
It's been that long?
Yes.
I stayed at home with Hwee-sung until I started working.
Why don't you sing the first song?
Gosh, I'm a terrible singer. You should sing first.
- No, you guys start. - Yeah.
Give them a chance and they don't know what to do.
Shall I get things going then?
Sounds good.
Sung-ran's going to sing. Applause.
Hurray. Hwee-sung, clap.
This song's for you.
Shi-wan, that song.
OK.
How can I tell you I love someone else
When you've been so good to me
You'll be shocked and feel betrayed
But I've fallen for him already
I don't know what happened
I just don't know
I'll write to you on a flower
The birds sing as the train passes
I laugh when the stars shine
I cry when the stars fade
My mom told me to thank you.
What?
You look so sad.
I do?
Will you drink with me?
Slow down.
Can I ask what's up? I'm worried.
You never drink this much.
I can't ask?
OK, I'll keep quiet.
Don't you know?
You don't?
We broke up.
We didn't, actually.
I fell for her, got worked up, and left.
Today...
I said something I shouldn't have.
I must have a devil inside me.
I wanted to hurt her.
More than how she hurt me.
I was really nasty.
When I didn't have to...
You poor thing...
It's Geum-soon's turn.
Yes, our other daughter-in-law.
I'll sing with Hwee-sung.
How about the tadpole song?
No way.
Come on out.
I'm a nobody at the moment
I'm young, but I have a dream
Bear with me and I'll make it worthwhile
You've got nothing to lose anyway
Geum-soon, through here.
It'll all work out, trust me on this
What you see now is just my beginning
My time will come in the near future
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