Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 118 >
Mom.
What are you looking at?
Looking for me?
When did you get here? Why didn't you come in?
Are you allowed outside already?
Hello, Mrs. Kim.
It's good to see you again. I see you need to wear a mask.
Yes, for a while.
In this hot weather.
I'd love to invite you inside for tea...
but we have to attend a rehearsal for a wedding show.
Don't mind me.
I should've given you a call. Have a nice day. Bye.
I'll hail a cab for you.
The briefing was terrible. Get it right next time.
OK.
I saw you leave with Mrs. Kim. How is she?
She's doing well. No problems yet.
Are you still seeing Geum-soon?
Yes.
How is she?
She's fine. She started work today.
That's good.
Jae-hee.
I'm asking just in case.
Are you OK seeing her?
You don't get my point?
You dated Eun-joo.
Yes. Everything's fine.
Really?
OK, you're excused.
Hi.
You're done? So am I. See you at the salon.
OK, keep practicing.
Go home. I won't be finishing soon.
It's OK, don't mind me.
How can I not mind?
Shouldn't you practice on a person?
That's every trainee's dream.
Practice on me. I'll be your guinea pig.
No way. I'm not good enough.
It's OK. Just a few strands here.
I'll wash it straight out if you mess up.
I'll be your guinea pig to help you practice.
You can't do that. If I make a mistake and...
Then don't make a mistake.
I've been wanting to put in some highlights.
Really? Can I color just 2 strands?
Go for 3.
I'll wash your hair first.
OK, lie down.
Good.
Feeling comfortable?
Yes.
I'll begin.
You look weird from down here. Your mouth sticks out.
Long eyelashes, like a doll.
I see nose hairs. 1,2...
9, 10, there's a long one.
Lie still. Or I'll spray water on your face.
Fine. You're so rough.
I'll start rinsing.
I'm done.
Wait here.
What?
Go away.
Go away or I'll scream.
Scream. There's no one here.
I'll kiss you.
Don't. Go away.
No.
I'll kiss you.
Don't.
Why not?
It was you, Geum-soon?
What are you doing here, Jae-hee?
I came by to see if my mom was in.
You asked her to wash your hair?
I did.
Isn't Geum-soon good at washing hair?
She's the best.
All our clients love her.
I wonder what you're doing here, Geum-soon.
Practicing is all good, but trainees need permission to stay late, you know?
Yes. I was about to leave.
Good. Go get changed then.
OK.
Jae-hee, I have some boxes you need to take home.
Can you help me with them?
Mrs. Oh needs them. She'll be happy if you get them for her.
OK.
Goodbye.
Bye. See you tomorrow.
Leaving?
Yes.
OK. See you around.
(I'll call you.)
OK.
Jae-hee.
You should go get the other box too.
Huh?
Oh.
Thanks. Take care.
Sure. Bye.
Jae-hee, you...
- Thank you. - Bye.
- Thanks. - Bye.
Let's tell them about Geum-soon.
Let's.
Eun-joo and Eun-jin have to know.
Geum-soon came to me and asked me not to tell them.
So you won't? What an excuse.
Honey!
It's not an excuse. She saved your life.
You think I don't want them to know?
Let's tell Eun-joo, Eun-jin and Mrs. Oh.
She has to know. Geum-soon works for her.
She might know already. Jae-hee does.
- Jae-hee knows? - Yes.
Good. We just have to tell our daughters.
Maybe not Eun-jin.
Eun-joo's an adult, she'll understand. But Eun-jin's still young.
You think she can handle this?
You don't care about Geum-soon. You're just worried about Eun-jin.
Yes, I am. I am worried about Eun-jin.
You have a grown daughter you left behind.
And that daughter gave you a kidney.
Don't you wonder how Eun-jin will react?
Don't you care?
We will tell them.
But Geum-soon told me...
she wants to work for Mrs. Oh for now.
She doesn't want Eun-joo to know until the end of the year.
Eun-joo.
What?
What?!
Who's your daughter?
Who gave you a kidney?!
Eun-joo.
Sit down first. Let's talk...
Answer me. Who is it?
Geum-soon.
Na Geum-soon from your salon.
No way.
I'm sorry, Eun-joo.
Sit down, I'll tell you everything.
How... How could this...?
Sorry? You're sorry?!
You think that will cut it?!
Eun-joo.
Let's tell Mrs. Oh.
She has to know. Geum-soon works for her.
She might know already. Jae-hee does.
Jae-hee knows?
You're not answering your phone. Did Eun-joo upset you?
I'm even more worried now. Call me.
Yes, I'm upset.
Not about Ms. Jang. About the pervert in the salon.
I won't ever wash your hair again.
Jae-hee.
Let's eat.
What's gotten into you today? Coming home for dinner.
I usually have dinner when I can, but why haven't you eaten yet?
The hot weather's ruined my appetite.
I've officially started talking to my rice bowl.
If you don't like Eun-joo, why not go on a blind date?
What got you started again?
Why you stubborn fool of a son.
Your poor mother is dying of loneliness.
Just think.
Young and healthy people like you should have many kids.
For the bright future of our motherland.
You're right. The humankind could do with more of my great genes.
It would help humanity.
What? Help humanity?
OK, whatever. Anyway.
Mom, why don't you just get married? That would be much easier.
What? Why you silly...
Eat up.
Sorry.
Hi, Eun-joo.
What? What's up?
Jae-hee. Did I mean that little to you?
Shouldn't you have told me?
Eun-joo.
Jang Eun-joo.
If I can't have you, you can't have her either.
What's this about? Can't you at least give me a reason?!
A reason?
I didn't get to slap you when you left me.
Eun-joo.
My reason?
Think about it.
Eun-joo!
Jang Eun-joo!
That was quick.
Sit.
Crazyhair.
Sit closer, I won't bite.
Just say what you came to say.
I promise.
I said I promise.
I won't turn into a pervert, so please sit closer.
Or I'LL move closer.
Then I might really change.
Please, Crazyhair.
Did something happen?
You think?
Yes.
You're right.
What happened?
I miss you.
When I'm happy, when I'm sad.
When I get slapped for no reason.
You got slapped for no reason?
No.
You got me.
Geum-soon.
It sounds nice. I thought it would sound strange.
Sounds nice.
Geum-soon.
What took you so long to come to me?
Try some.
Summer is the season of watermelons.
Tae-wan, have some watermelon.
- Nice. - Sweet, huh?
Yes.
Tae-wan, have some watermelon.
Later, I'll go rent a movie.
Where's Geum-soon?
She went out without telling me.
Really?
What should we do about Tae-wan?
What do you mean?
Geum-ah is Geum-soon's cousin.
Is it OK to pretend nothing happened?
But it's true. Nothing happened.
Tae-wan said so.
Nothing happened!
Tae-wan only makes such a fuss when he's telling the truth.
What do you know about Geum-ah?
Not much. She came to get Hwee-sung twice.
She looked quite decent.
She was studying to become a teacher.
Really? Then she's too good for Tae-wan.
What? What are you talking about?
Starting a family will make Tae-wan more responsible.
Are you crazy?
I'm home.
Where have you been?
Out for some air.
Why didn't you tell me before going out?
You know she gets worried. Come and have some watermelon.
- I'll wash my hands first. - Here.
What you said was nonsense, OK?
- Why, why not? - Can't you see?
Because he's Hwee-sung's uncle?
That, and he's an unemployed fool.
Mom, he's not unemployed. An agency already signed him up.
Yes. Geum-soon told me he works for someone.
The pay isn't good though.
Geum-ah, listen to your mom. We're in-laws after all.
Some people marry their brother-in-law's brother.
Geum-soon and I are cousins. What's the problem?
Why you...
I told you everything because I want your permission.
I almost regret that.
I just don't understand.
There's nothing to understand, I said no!
You see what my life is like.
Why don't you think about your future?
You should date a much better guy.
Someone with a bright future. Do you want to live like I do?
Tae-wan will become a huge star.
Don't make me repeat myself. Do you want me to shave your head?
Got me? You're not seeing him ever again.
Go to your room.
Something did happen.
Between Tae-wan and me.
Hey, do you... want some water?
Yes please, ma'am.
- I'm home. - Welcome home.
- Hi. - Hello, dad.
Go to your room.
OK.
Geum-soon.
It sounds nice. I thought it would sound strange.