Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
What the...
< Episode 124 > Be quiet.
- What did I do wrong? - Be quiet, you two.
I really didn't do anything.
Honey.
What have you done?
Father.
I'm very sorry.
Sorry.
I don't know what happened...
but please accept my apology instead.
Please settle. I'd really appreciate it if you would.
Shi-wan, say something.
I'm sorry. Please settle with us.
Come on, say something.
You're not a kid. I'd understand if it were Tae-wan.
You're too old to get into fights. What was it about?
It wasn't about anything much. I don't want to tell you.
How old are you? You're not a teenager.
You have a grandson. You can't get into fights over nothing.
Just be quiet! I said I don't want to tell you!
You should know when to stop. You're not in your teens either.
Nagging only works when you draw a limit!
Hey.
What's wrong with him, huh?
What's wrong with you?
What? You should learn to let go.
I can't when you...
Fine. I don't want to keep asking either.
Don't shout at me in public.
I have 2 daughters-in-law, you know.
You're still here?
Go and get some sleep. He's in a terrible mood.
Get some rest. Geum-soon, you too.
Good night.
Good night, ma'am.
- Good night. - Good night.
Would you like a cold drink?
No thanks.
You should get some rest. Is Hwee-sung sleeping?
Yes.
- I need the bathroom. - OK.
Hello, this is Geum-soon's cell phone.
Speak up. Hello? Speak up.
Hello? Hello? Did he hang up? Hello?
Who is it?
- Someone called? - Yes.
It made a racket, so I answered it. But the person just hung up.
I said it was your cell phone.
I see.
Who is Goo Jae-hee?
A guy?
Yes, from the salon.
He works with you?
Yes.
There are quite a few male stylists.
- Go to bed. - OK.
- Good night. - Good night.
Sit.
Jeez. How could this happen?
Yeah. What a small world.
You don't seem very concerned.
How can you say that?
It's true. ''What a small world''?
What do you want me to say?
Do you want me to ask why on earth you married such a scumbag's son?
Shi-wan. You've got the wrong end of the stick.
Your cowardly lie is the root cause of all this.
This wouldn't have happened if you had told your parents earlier.
Fine.
So what? What can I do now?
I'm upset because we can't do anything.
It's out of our hands now.
Why did you lie in the first place? Why?
You should've told them the truth.
Why are you so wishy-washy and indecisive?
Yes.
That's just how I am, OK?
When will you stop blaming me?
I know this whole mess is all my fault.
But what can I do if you keep hounding me?
- Sung-ran. - Geum-soon.
- You're awake. - Yes, I can't sleep.
- You're drinking? - I have to sleep, but I can't.
Sit. You want to join me?
Shall I? Just one shot then.
It's so bitter.
Great facial expression.
Is Shi-wan in bed?
Yes.
Why don't you wake him up and ask him to join you?
I'm drinking because he upset me. Why would I invite him?
He upset you?
How? Did he do something wrong?
Kind of. It's a long story.
You'll find out soon enough.
I'm starting to regret that I married him.
I really should have stayed single.
Just a thought.
Shi-wan did something that bad?
It's complicated. I'll tell...
But why can't you sleep?
Me? No reason.
I just can't. It must be the heat.
You look lonely.
Actually I feel lonely.
I got married because I felt lonely, but now I feel even lonelier.
If you ever fall in love...
don't marry him, just date him. Or just live with him.
Is that still a taboo in Korea?
Even the great Sung-ran ended up like this.
You can't manage to do that when you're a century behind.
I'm a century behind?
You've forgotten? I told you you're all a century behind.
Actually not me. You're making me feel guilty.
- I... - Are you dating someone?
No.
Who cares? You're available.
Let's drink.
Stop glaring at me. I'm still hung over.
Why did you call him out?
Why did you meet up with him?
I wanted to see who Geum-ah's in love with.
You need more time, Geum-ah?
- I'm ready. - OK.
Mother.
Stop doing that. It's hot enough already.
Don't worry. I know when to stop.
Take care.
Bye, granny.
- See you. - Don't be late.
So? What did he say?
What could he say? Don't even think about it.
But I really think he's quite handsome.
He's tall, has big eyes, and looks gentle.
- Ma'am! - Don't you get upset.
I can see you're getting worked up, so calm down and listen.
I've been thinking.
Geum-ah wouldn't lie and say they crossed the line if they hadn't.
- Why are you... - Don't get worked up.
What if she ends up like Geum-soon?
Think about it.
It's in our blood.
Cross the line just once and someone always gets pregnant.
Ma'am. Why do you keep...?
Goodness, what's wrong with you?
You're having morning sickness in her stead.
Ma'am!
It's true. It happens, you know.
Stop saying that. Geum-ah's your granddaughter too.
How could you even think that?
What? I'm saying this because I'm worried.
I wish it weren't true. I wish I were imagining things too.
Seeing Tae-wan last night made me so upset, I just keep...
Jeez.
Sir. I'm very sorry.
Get out of my way.
Sir.
Do you know how hard I'm trying to keep all this a secret from my wife?
Move.
What are you still doing here?
I'm thinking of quitting.
Why? Why quit now?
I don't want to work.
It's so hot and I'm too tired.
What's wrong with you these days?!
Why you...
What about me? It's you who has a problem.
You fight on the street and end up at a police station.
And now you suddenly want to quit the perfect job?
What's wrong with that?
You yourself said I deserve some time off.
Then why'd you keep saying you wanted to work?
You shouldn't have said so.
Sung-ran went out of her way to get you that job.
And you want to quit within 2 months?
I wanted to work back then, but it's just too hot now.
Will you stop saying nonsense?!
Why you...
That's your excuse.
You should think of Sung-ran's reputation since she helped you.
Don't you care about her?
What's wrong? I just don't understand.
Something's wrong, huh? What's wrong?
What could be wrong?
Fine.
I'm going to work.
I'm leaving. You want a lift?
Mom.
I'm off. See you later.
Scumbag.
Don't do this. I have nothing more to say.
I told you I wouldn't see you again.
Don't call me either.
I was so scared when my mother-in-law answered it.
You think you can end it just by cutting me off?
Yes, I do.
I told you to stop it!
Stop it. I'm on my way to work.
Go to work then!
I'll wait for you nearby your place!
We'll talk then!
Hello. Hello.
- Good morning. - Hello, Mrs. Oh.
Hello.
Bring me a glass of iced green tea.
Are you keeping your word?
Yes.
I'm trying not to hate you just because I hate my son.
And I think highly of you for realizing your place...
and coming back to reality.
Keep your word and I'll help you become a hair stylist as soon as possible.
Understood?
Answer me. Don't be stubborn.
Single mothers don't have the luxury to be stubborn.
Understood?
Yes.
You're excused.
Still seeing Jae-hee?
No. Not anymore.
You won't quit your job?
No.
Don't you want to know why I'm not grateful towards you?
After all, you saved my mom's life.
No.
I didn't do it for you to thank me.
Really?
Why did you ask my dad not to tell me?
It's uncomfortable.
Yes. Funny, huh?
We suddenly became sisters of some sort.
And why did Jae-hee have to fall for you?
Life can be so cruel.
Jae-hee's the only man I've ever really loved.
Your mom remarried my dad...
a year after my mom died.
No one knew about her past.
You've been abandoned too.
Come to think of it...
If we had met just a bit earlier...
we could've become friends.
And lamented over our sad lives.
Right?
I have to rinse these out.
You're sick of my talking?
I'll leave you to it. But remember.
I might just go crazy.
I did once, before Eun-jin was born.
I totally lost my mind. So be careful.
Don't make me bite you.
Any cramps in your face or legs?
No, but I have a headache.
It happens after neck surgery.
- Potassium? - Fine.
Test results show it's normal.
Good. Don't worry, your prognosis is great.
Good job.
Check the surgery schedule before you leave.
OK.
Ms. Yoon.
I passed. Will you help me out now?
I didn't think you'd make it. Well done.
I told you I'd practiced really hard.
What's up with Mrs. Oh? Why did she pull you out?
OK.
30 minutes of training and 5 hours of practice a day, OK?
Great. Thank you.
5 hours of practice. You'll regret it soon.
I might die from overwork, but I won't regret it.
I have to become a stylist ASAP and prove people wrong.
Welcome home.
- I thought I just saw Eun-joo. - Yes, she went to her room.
Still the same?
I think so.
Let's drink.
No thanks.
I was a bad father to you.
I didn't love your mother as much as I love Young-ok.
And I knew how upset you were...
but I didn't do anything, blaming my work schedule.
What's this about?
I was against you and Jae-hee to stop you...
from becoming like your mother.
Your mother loved me much more than I loved her.
I didn't show her any affection at all.
And spent most of my time at work.
So she was very much alone all through our married life.
By the time I realized what I'd done was wrong, she was very sick.
She died soon after.
I swear to you, it hurt me a lot.
So I wanted you to marry someone kind, who would treat you right.
A warm-hearted man who loves you.
There's another thing I should apologize to you for.
I'll wait for you nearby your place!
We'll talk then!
Hey, Geum-soon!
I'm up for a TV audition.
Really? What kind of show?
A small role on a made-for-TV movie.
Still, someone called you in to try out.
Let's go.
That's the point.
- What's your role? - Main character's friend.
An unemployed guy who lives with the main character.
I see.
Cool, huh? The role was made for me.
I'm in 4 scenes with many lines. I have to nail the audition.
- Guess what my first line is. - What is it?
You're late. I've been waiting.
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