Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 122 > You have reached the voicemail of...
The cell phone has been turned off. Please leave a message...
I met Geum-soon...
and told her you found out.
I know how upset you are.
I didn't like the fact that you work at the same salon. So...
Why don't you quit working there?
You can always find another job, but Geum-soon can't do that.
And...
- Dad. - Please do that.
Or start your own business.
Dad.
Are you still into Jae-hee?
If you are, give up. He's in love with someone else.
How do you know that?
Did you know too? That Jae-hee loves Geum-soon.
You knew too?
How...
You deceived me too?
Eun-joo.
Jae-hee's in love with Geum-soon.
I should tell you too. You should know.
Eun-joo told me.
How could this be?
Don't worry about Eun-joo.
They weren't meant to be, regardless of Geum-soon.
It won't be easy on her, but she has to accept it.
And let's see what Geum-soon does.
We don't know what she thinks of Jae-hee.
I can guess what Mrs. Oh will say, but we can't be sure.
It'll work out. Let's believe so.
I can't get back to sleep. Are you asleep?
You're not, right?
What did Shi-wan say? Why didn't you let me join in?
Honey? Are you asleep?
OK, sweet dreams.
How come you're up?
I can't get back to sleep.
Can I watch you? I won't if you don't want me to.
Have a seat. I'll take a break.
OK.
- You want some tea? - No.
Take a break. Sit down.
Gosh, your hands... What happened to them?
It's the coloring and the chemicals.
Don't you use gloves?
I can't wash hair in them. It's OK.
Goodness. Put on some cream.
OK.
Mr. Noh's in bed?
Yes.
Shi-wan called him out earlier, so I thought they had a serious chat.
I think they just had a drink.
So you felt left out, right?
No.
Yes, a bit.
Sons are closer to their fathers.
I don't think so.
It's true. You can't have a heart-to-heart chat with a son.
That's why moms need a daughter.
You do your best to bring up your sons, but all they care for are their wives.
You think Hwee-sung will be like that too?
Hwee-sung's a boy too. And he's Jung-wan's son.
Do you know how much Jung-wan loved you?
You didn't live together...
for a long time, but you were all he talked about.
He'd totally fallen for you.
I guess now I know why he'd fallen for you so hard.
You're pretty...
sweet, and hardworking.
Though you can be a bit strange.
Ma'am...
Do you...
want to be my daughter?
My lack of sleep is getting to me now.
It's too hot.
Go away.
Come closer.
Quiet.
Honey, breakfast is ready.
Sit down.
I'm not hungry. I'm off to work.
- You won't eat? - No.
I'm not hungry.
Eat a bit at least. It's hot, you need the energy.
Have a bite, sir.
I ate something late last night.
I'll eat later. Go ahead and eat.
- Bye. - But...
Is everything ready?
Hello. We're waiting for Mrs. Oh.
You know everything?
Hello, Mrs. Oh.
- Hello, Mrs. Oh. - Hello.
You're ready?
Yes. Shall we begin?
Wait.
Geum-soon.
Follow me right now. No complaints.
Begin the test.
Without her?
Yes. Without her.
Follow me.
Mrs. Oh.
Ms. Yoon.
Wait for me.
I won't be long. Please wait for me.
OK. Go to her room for now.
Thank you.
You're fired, as of today.
Mrs. Oh.
You worked for 14 days this month. I'll tell Eun-joo to pay you that much.
Go, pack your things...
and leave quietly.
Mrs. Oh.
I'm done. Go.
I can't do that. Tell me why you're firing me.
I won't leave until you do.
What? Don't you know why?
I'm sick of talking to you.
I don't want to yell or get upset over you anymore.
Leave quietly.
Let me at least take the test.
If I fail, I'll leave voluntarily.
I said go.
I have to take the test.
I've been practicing ever since I've been well enough to.
And I have a son.
I have to become a stylist and bring him up myself.
Please, Mrs. Oh.
Let me take the test.
I promise I'll leave if I fail it.
Mrs. Oh.
Then promise me you won't ever see Jae-hee again.
Can you do that?
Don't come looking for him.
Don't meet up with him, and don't answer his calls.
OK?
I already told him I wouldn't see him.
You told him?
Yes.
Really?
Still, promise me again. Then I'll let you take the test.
Can you do that?
Why won't you say?
Answer me. Don't ever see him again.
OK.
You mentioned your son. Swear on his name.
That you won't see him.
OK.
You're excused.
Tell Ms. Yoon to start in 10 minutes. I'll be out by then.
(Mister)
The cell phone has been turned off...
Sorry I made you wait.
Are you ready? Shall we?
OK.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Good. You have 20 minutes.
Color all 10 pieces in 20 minutes.
Make sure each color comes out clear.
Get ready.
Begin.
Stop.
Well done.
19 minutes 45 seconds.
You all finished within time.
Stand back while we check the pieces.
I'll tell you the results.
We scored you on how clear and accurate the colors are.
You need above 80 to pass.
Less than that is a fail.
Ahn Hye-mi, 86 points.
Kim Eun-jung, 7 8 points.
Oh Mi-jin, 75 points.
Na Geum-soon.
82 points.
Hye-mi and Geum-soon passed.
The other two need to try again.
Take care of that.
Check on the steel rods.
- Sure. - Good.
Sir.
Go away. What are you doing here?
Go.
I said go. I have nothing to say.
Who's this? Isn't it Ms. Ha?
- Hello. - You came to see Mr. Noh?
I get to see you, thanks to him.
Everything's OK?
Yes, you too?
Not bad.
You should be proud of your daughter-in-law.
Excuse me.
See you.
- Bye. - Bye.
Go.
(Closed)
The cell phone has been turned off...
How are you?
I'm fine. How are you?
I'm good.
I've been asking about you.
Thank you for recovering so well.
Is Hwee-sung doing well?
Yes.
I saw him around here once.
He's so cute.
He looks like you.
No. He looks more like his father.
I saw your in-laws at the hospital. They looked like very nice people.
Yes. They're wonderful.
I'd like to pay them a visit.
I know it's way too late, but will you give me a chance?
To be the mom I couldn't be for the past 2 3 years.
Not yet.
You need someone's permission first.
My grandmother.
She brought me up.
I can't let you any closer without my grandmother's permission.
OK.
I know what you mean.
You'll be late? OK then. Bye.
Sang-do's eating out. Geum-ah said she'd be late too.
How about some noodles for dinner?
Whatever. You don't care what I eat anyway.
Come on. I'll cook rice if you want.
I don't feel like eating much. Just make some noodles.
- Why are you so annoyed? - I don't know why.
I guess I'm sick and tired.
Sick and tired of what?
You...
Forget it. I should let it slide.
You don't care about the old widow in the next room.
Not when you have someone.
Tae-wan, over here.
Hi.
Here.
You're a model who wants to act?
Yes.
But you're a nobody at the moment?
Dad.
Yes. But I won't be for long.
OK.
Pour me one.
Served in the army?
Yes. So I can focus on my career.
I see. Well done. Let's drink.
Do you love Geum-ah?
Dad.
Answer me. Do you love her?
No.
I like your honesty.
Pour me one.
But I haven't let you off!
I'm not going anywhere, so let me go.
Do you want to see me go insane? Why is your phone always turned off?
Let's go somewhere. We have to talk.
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