Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 83 > Geum-ah, take your grandma home.
Will you be OK?
Yes. I just need some rest.
Take her home. She had a long day.
If you're that worried, take good care of yourself.
I will. Sorry. You should go.
OK then. Sleep well tonight.
Let's go then.
Geum-soon.
Yes?
You... Forget it.
You have something to say?
You do.
I don't.
What is it you want to say?
You want her to get you a discount on your hospital bill?
No, it's not about that.
Tell me.
It's nothing. Take your grandma home.
I left my phone.
We'll wait here for you then.
You go ahead. I need to go to the restroom too.
It's OK.
Go home. Geum-ah, take her home.
OK. Let's go.
Take care. See you.
- We're off. - Bye.
Hey.
Why don't you say hello?
You told me not to.
But you never do as I say.
You want me to say hello now?
No. Forget it.
Auntie.
Why are you back?
Here it is. I left my phone here.
Why are you sitting up?
You can't sleep?
It's not that.
You're worried, huh?
Try not to get too upset. Geum-ah said you have to relax.
OK.
I'll help you lie down.
Come on.
Auntie.
You really don't have anything to say?
You do.
What is it? Just tell me.
Auntie.
Geum-soon.
Yes?
It's... driving me insane.
I don't know whether I should tell you or not.
I don't know what to do.
What is it?
Geum-soon.
Listen carefully... and don't get upset.
I know it's nonsense.
I know I have to give it back.
But I think you should know.
I could keep it a secret from you.
I could, but what if she doesn't make it?
If you found out after that, it would be even worse.
What are you talking about?
You're her daughter. You should know.
What?
You should know. I don't have any ulterior motives.
What do you mean?
It's shocking news, but try to stay calm.
Listen carefully.
Er...
Your mom's alive.
She's not dead, she's alive.
You met her once. Dr. Jang's wife.
She's your mother.
What?
It's true, she's your real mother.
She left when you were young, so your grandma said she died.
She got remarried.
Maybe a few years after she left.
Geum-soon.
But she...
She's ill.
Both her kidneys failed and she needs a transplant.
Getting dialyzed isn't helping much.
Dr. Jang told me to tell you that.
If you agree to a transplant, he'd... help us get your uncle out.
I didn't ask him to do that. He came to me.
He offered to get your uncle out.
He kept asking me for my help.
I ignored him at first. I called him names.
I told him it was too late to come looking for you.
I swear it's true.
But then your grandma acted like she loved you more than her son.
So I got upset and called Dr. Jang.
He wired me enough money to repay the creditors.
I should return it.
Yes, I should.
I think so too.
I really do think so.
I do feel sorry for your uncle.
But this is wrong.
I must return the money.
Auntie.
Yes, Geum-soon?
She's alive?
My mother... is alive?
Is she?
Tell me one more time.
My mother... is still alive?
Yes, she is.
And she...
She's... Dr. Jang's wife?
Yes.
Geum-soon.
Sorry.
I have to go.
- Hwee-sung. - Yes?
Since when has he been dozing off?
I didn't doze off.
Grandpa's been dozing off all day.
He spends more time sleeping than studying, right?
It's not easy studying at my age.
Don't study then. Why make your own life harder?
It'll take you at least 4 years to pass.
You can't start a business then.
No one will trust an old real estate broker.
You're right. They're all young these days.
It's the same with all businesses.
Old people aren't welcome anywhere.
I hate growing old as it is. It's worse when you feel left out.
You're not THAT old.
I look in the mirror and go, ''Gosh, who are you?''
I shock myself too.
I forget I'm aging until I look in the mirror.
You take yourself too seriously.
Forget that.
I feel sorry for you.
You were never a good student. Why study again now?
OK, I'll think about it.
Why isn't anyone home yet?
I don't know. They're all late today.
Shall we wait for them?
Did anyone call?
We wait for them and miss them, but they don't care at all.
No one calls.
They don't know how we feel.
Let's eat then.
I don't mind going out, but it'll be a hassle with Hwee-sung.
Dinner's ready. I'll set the table.
Let's have dinner.
Gosh.
My heart...
Why am I having all these bad dreams?
It can't be about Sang-do.
Is my time coming?
I never used to have bad dreams.
What's the time?
Geum-ah.
Geum-ah. Are you in the bathroom?
Not here.
Where'd she go?
The house feels empty without Soon-ja.
One less person makes such a big difference.
And she's huge too. So the house feels even emptier.
She's actually a softie.
Look at her, sick in bed because of her husband.
Jeez... She did go through a lot.
I should make her something to get her spirits up.
She has to work to support us all through the hot summer.
I'll do that.
Hello?
It's me, Eun-joo.
Is Jae-hee home?
- No. - I see.
He hasn't shown up for dinner yet.
I can't because I have his cell phone.
If he comes home, tell him I'm still waiting.
Thank you. Bye.
Your mom's alive.
She's not dead, she's alive.
You met her once. Dr. Jang's wife.
She's your mother.
The agency organized that photo shoot.
They wanted to see you in action.
I didn't tell you, but that was the final audition.
They said no. You were too stiff.
You should've been yourself.
Dang.
Tae-wan!
- Hi. - What's up?
I rented a movie.
You're going home?
Yeah. You too?
Let's go.
What happened?
You got any money?
Buy me dinner.
Don't drink on an empty stomach.
I'm eating.
Don't worry, I'll take care of myself.
Did something bad happen?
You can say that. I failed an audition.
I heard you want to become an actor.
You didn't make it?
The jerks didn't tell me it was an audition.
I'd have tried harder.
They sneaked in to see me, then said no.
We're in the same boat. My interviews aren't going well either.
A ballerina.
I used to be the school's prima donna.
You?
Yes.
But I quit in the 6th grade.
I trained like crazy for a competition, but they didn't like me.
Everyone thought I'd come in first.
I was so upset and embarrassed.
My mom was angry with me.
So I quit.
When it was my dream.
I was scared of failing.
That's when I started to give up doing ''what I wanted to do.''
And instead I started doing ''what I wasn't bad at.''
That's why I studied to become a teacher.
I became a coward and did as I was told.
But I recently gave up.
I just hated myself.
We only have one shot at life.
I should do what I want.
- Don't you think? - You're right.
A batter shouldn't fear a strikeout.
That's what I wanted to say.
Who cares if you miss the ball?
Getting struck out doesn't mean it's over.
That was lame.
I meant to say, you could get struck out...
but your turn will come around and...
I know what you mean. You want me to cheer up.
You could tell?
You're cute when you smile.
You really did ballet?
You couldn't have, not with that figure.
Jeez...
You want me to show you? Watch.
The 1 st position.
The 3rd position.
The 5th.
Arabesque.
Attitude.
She's good.
Are you OK?
Yes.
I'm sorry. We'll be closing soon.
OK, thanks.
Where were you until now?
At the gym.
What? You were supposed to meet Eun-joo.
You idiot... Give her a call.
She called to say she's waiting.
- When? - Here.
Hello? Eun-joo?
Sorry, I forgot. Did you wait a long time?
What?
OK.
- Where are you going? - She's at the door.
I'm sorry.
I am. How long did you wait?
I stopped by to return your phone.
You've been waiting this whole time?
Take it.
Why did you?
You should've just gone home.
Bye.
Eun-joo. Wait.
What?
How about dinner tomorrow? I'll show up this time.
Geum-soon.
Sung-ran.
Why are you here?
What happened?
Nothing much.
I don't have a key.
OK.
Come in.
- Good night. - Sleep well.
- Did I wake you? - No.
I'm sorry.
I must've dozed off.
Did you have a good day?
Not really. My wife was too busy.
Bear with me.
I met Geum-soon just now. She was sitting beside the gate.
She looked lost.
Geum-soon? Is something wrong?