Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 140 >
What are you doing?
I'm going to send it back.
Do you have to do that?
Why should we accept this?
Ms. Ha. It's your father-in-law.
Hello?
Yes, sir.
I'm sorry, sir.
Your mother-in-law returned the ginseng.
Call your parents before they get it.
I will. I have to tell them what happened anyway.
Thank you for telling me.
I called you out to teach you a lesson.
Answer my questions as truthfully as you can.
Why do you take divorce that lightly?
I've heard you mention it twice already.
Does marriage mean that little to you?
I'm sorry.
I'm sick of hearing you apologize.
Help me understand.
Why do you want to get a divorce?
Shi-wan said he didn't agree to it. So why do you insist?
I want to look after my son. I don't have a choice.
I'm so sorry.
Shouldn't you talk to Shi-wan...
and try to persuade us instead of just saying you'll split up?
That's too selfish.
I'm causing you too much pain.
I can't insist on having my way.
And I know you won't be happy about having my son around.
So I want to bow out.
I don't want to hurt others.
''Others''?
A married couple becomes one.
Why did you get married then?
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
I want Shi-wan to be happy.
And he said he can't accept my son.
I totally understand him.
If I suddenly found out he had a son, I wouldn't want to bring him up either.
His fate was sealed the day he chose you over us.
He has to do what he has to do.
People adopt children they have no ties to.
Why can't he bring up his wife's son? He can do it.
Sir.
Call Shi-wan.
He announced he'd take your son in.
He chose you over us. And he accepts your son.
What have you done for him so far?
Have you tried begging me and my wife for forgiveness for even a single day?
All you did...
was say you'd divorce him.
Do you think that's the best for him?
Do you even love him?
Then why do you let go so easily?
I think love lives through time, sacrifice...
and all trials.
You fight through everything together.
Honey.
What's wrong now? Are you sick?
Are you?
Sent the package back?
Yes.
Then get up.
Come on, get up.
Tada.
- What's this? - It's for you.
You like roses.
You bought me this to sweet-talk me again?
If you dare...
No, no, no.
I won't ask you to forgive or accept anyone.
I feel sorry for you, that's all.
I want to make you feel better.
Pretty, huh?
Just like you when you were young.
You sacrificed everything to bring them up.
That useless jerk.
Let's kick them out.
All he thinks of is his wife. Why should we put up with that?
He did nothing for us.
Why should we go through hell for nothing?
Let's not, OK?
Let it go. Forget he ever was our son.
He's not worth it, right?
I can do that if you can.
Can you do it?
Here.
Take it.
Beautiful.
You remind me of those lyrics.
''You are more beautiful than this flower.''
You silly.
What?
I was a soccer player.
No way.
I bet you're useless at sports. At least you weren't a good fighter.
I didn't say I was good.
Oh. So you were a bad player?
I was a reserve, OK?
Until my mom ruined things.
She interfered?
Yes. And behind my back too.
My grades started to fall, so she picked a fight with the coach.
Everyone suddenly started hating me.
I wasn't good, and I had no friends.
I ended up dropping out.
She was always a strong woman.
It would've helped if you'd always gotten bad grades.
I was always a bad student, so my grandmother never made me study.
Don't get upset.
What's your IQ?
Why?
I fear for our kid.
Mister!
Crazyhair. Will you stop calling me that?
Call me baby.
Baby?
People think I'm your uncle when you call me ''mister.''
But ''baby'' doesn't sound right.
''Mister'' makes it sound like I'm old.
Can I call you by your name?
Jae-hee?
No.
Mr. Goo.
Hey.
Wipe that up.
You should try not to notice. What terrible manners.
I know. Look at my shoulder.
What do you think this is?
I don't know. Does the ceiling have a leak?
It's been 3 years?
Yes. First movie since I moved here.
Don't your in-laws ever let you out?
It's because I've been busy.
Done.
Eat up.
Geum-soon.
You want me to meet them?
They have to know about us. If you can't...
No, I'll tell them. Give me some time.
We have some family issues.
I'll tell them when it blows over.
It's the least I can do.
OK. You do that.
Are you disappointed?
No.
Mister.
They're more than just in-laws to me.
They took me in when I had nowhere to go.
I was the one who begged and hung on to them.
To let me stay.
I had nowhere to go.
But I've grown to love them over the years.
They're my son's grandparents and uncles.
But they're like parents and brothers to me.
Actually...
they ARE my real family.
But now I have to leave them.
I'm turning my back on them, just because...
life got better and I want to be happier.
That's why.
I have to tell them myself.
OK.
Thanks for telling me that.
So I'll keep this ring off when I'm at home.
OK. Just when you're at home.
OK.
Let's visit your grandmother.
I said I'd come by again. She'll be waiting for me.
She just loves me.
Unbelievable.
What?
Nothing. OK, let's.
And my mom.
OK. Let's visit her as soon as possible.
OK.
I'm planning on meeting up with Eun-joo this week.
I have to talk to her.
Actually she was there when I got hurt.
I got hurt trying to break her fall.
She'll be really worried.
Sure. Meet up with her.
What's up?
''What's up?'' You dropped a bombshell, remember?
If you weren't my brother...
I'm letting you off because father taught me well.
Do you know how much I want to beat you up now?
- OK, stop it. - Stop what?
You're dragging mom and dad through hell.
Mom even burst into tears while wiping the floor, you know.
She wouldn't have cried if it were me.
She'd have beaten me to a pulp before crying over the broken broom.
It's you, that's why.
They trusted you so much.
OK, stop it.
Anyway, I'm against the divorce too.
That's cowardice. You started it. So clean it up.
Thanks.
What do you love so much about her?
What do you hate so much about her?
Jeez. What is it with you and Jung-wan?
You're both so smart. But you both are clueless about women.
It wasn't a joke, OK?
Thanks. I know what you mean.
I'll try harder.
You're smart enough to get my point.
Come on, do something.
Beg, even cry if you think you can bring things back to normal.
You and Sung-ran can both run off to work in the morning.
But unemployed people like me don't have a place to run away to.
- Are you feeling sick? - No, no.
But you seem down.
I'm fine. Don't worry about me.
Goodness. I said move a bit more lightly.
The ground shakes every time you sit down.
You're going out?
Wait, stop, stop. Don't put in too much effort.
Geum-ah, you wipe the floor.
Come on.
You wipe instead. Your mom needs to rest. Come on.
Why? Is she sick?
Is it your back?
- Your mom's... - Yes, it's my back.
That's why your grandmother's worried.
Your mom has a sore back and stomach.
So from now on, don't let her work too hard, OK?
OK.
Are you OK? Did you see a doctor?
It's not that bad.
$50,000, was it?
Pardon?
The money Geum-soon's in-laws lent us.
Yes.
OK. My feelings aren't what's important now.
- See you. - Ma'am.
You're going to meet Young-ok?
We'll talk later.
Hi.
- Sit. - OK.
What do you have? Green tea?
We have that.
- That'll do. - OK.
- I'll have the same. - Sure.
I need to ask a favor.
I'm listening, ma'am.
You can tell me.
I'm just glad there's something I can do for you. Tell me.
Geum-soon's in-laws lent her some money.
She borrowed it from them so we could settle Sang-do's lawsuit.
$50,000.
I know very well it's a huge amount.
But... perhaps you could lend me that much.
I'll make Sang-do slave away until he pays you back.
Can you help?
Yes. I put some money aside.
- OK. Thanks. - You're welcome.
I put it aside for Geum-soon anyway.
So I could give it to her if I got the chance to.
Thank you. For giving me a chance.
Ma'am.
Forgive me.
Please forgive me.
I can't forgive you. Not when I'm asking for your help.
My feelings don't count, not when I'm so poor.
Geum-soon's still with her in-laws because I couldn't help her move out.
You see...
She's dating someone.
That's why.
I'm not sure what she thinks, but I think we should...
pay her in-laws back first.
That's that.
Call me when you have the money.
And you can see Geum-soon all you want.
Forget about me.
- What? - It's too loud.
The house is shaking.
I'm glad you're home early.
Don't you ever come home late again without calling.
How about we go out for dinner tonight?
No.
I have homework to do. Please leave.
OK.
(Resume)
OK. Let's interview these three.
Sure.
Within this week then.
OK. You can leave.
Go on. I said you can leave.
OK.
I'll be busy tomorrow.
I have to start applying for jobs.
You want me to stay away, right? OK.
I promised I wouldn't bother you.
Good boy. Doing as I said.
What?
I can go alone from here.
Why? I'll walk you home.
It's just around the corner.
OK. Let's say our goodbyes.
Go home.
No. After you.
No, after you.
No way. After you.
No way.
- How is mom? - What do you think?
It's going on for too long. Shi-wan's so tactless.
He should know when to give in, but he insists on being stubborn.
Geum-soon.
Who is he?
He's...
I'm happiest when I'm walking with you
I want to keep you with me always
Now I can tell you I love you
I love you
I'm happiest when I'm walking with you
I want to keep you with me always
Now I can tell you I love you