Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 158 >
Jung-wan.
I'm here to say...
something really upsetting.
Let Hwee-sung go.
Geum-soon broke up with that guy. Upsetting, huh?
She's just too naive and good-natured.
We'll let Hwee-sung go.
He's still your son, wherever he is.
Who cares what his surname is, as long as he's well?
My dear... youngest son...
You must be so lonely.
I'm sorry...
For... not being up there with you.
What's this?
It's a scale.
What's it for?
To check your weight of course.
You're seriously obese. You need help.
He's right. You've been gaining weight way too fast.
Do you know how fast it's been happening?
It's all...
Sang-do's the one who won't let me get up and move.
I told you not to act like you're so special.
Well done, Sang-do.
Get on it.
I'd rather not.
Why not? Get up on it.
Let's see how much you weigh.
Yeah. Here.
Get on it.
- No. - Jeez...
What's wrong? There's nothing to worry about.
We can all guess how much you weigh.
We all know you're quite heavy, so you won't shock us, OK?
Later, ma'am.
What's wrong?
Don't worry, OK? Whatever your weight...
we won't scream or faint.
We're all ready for it. Come on.
Are you...?
Are you Geum-soon?
Yes. I'm Geum-soon.
You're Eun-jin, right?
Nice to meet you.
Honey.
You're here too.
Did you have fun today?
Yes.
Where have you been?
Where have YOU been?
I went out to get a light bulb. You?
I've been here and there. Let's go.
OK. Let's go.
What do you think about Geum-soon breaking up?
You don't mind if it was because of us?
Did she actually say that?
No... She didn't actually say it, but I could sense it.
I went to see Jung-wan today.
On your own? How did you get there?
Bus, subway, then another bus.
No wonder you were gone for so long.
Honey.
Jung-wan wants us to let Hwee-sung go.
Before it's too late and she misses out.
He really said that.
I could tell just by looking at his photo.
We're just Hwee-sung's grandparents.
We're old and tired.
We can't do much for him anyway.
I'll be honest.
No mom could leave her little son.
Remember the day we left Tae-wan with your father?
I was a total wreck.
It was just 2 years, but it felt like eternity.
No mom should leave her son.
It's wrong.
Let him go. For Geum-soon's sake.
She has a long life ahead of her.
And we're just 2 old people.
Right?
What'll you say if Jung-wan complains the day you meet again?
Jung-wan's in our hearts.
That's all we need.
Who cares what Hwee-sung's surname is?
All that counts... is that he has a good life.
Right?
Huh?
Right?
Oh.
I was quite impressed today.
You wanted Jung-wan to be cremated.
You knew this would happen, didn't you?
A single grave would've looked so lonely.
Thanks. For insisting on a cremation.
You always make the right decision.
You will this time too, won't you?
Awkward, huh?
Yes, a bit...
And we don't look alike at all, do we?
How did I know?
That's the first thing I thought when I saw my mom for the first time.
Do you really have a son?
Yes. Why?
I really can't tell.
You don't look like a mom.
Of course not. I'm still young.
I'm only 23. Just 3 years older than sweet 20.
I'm glad you came. I've been wanting to meet you too.
Really? Don't you hate me?
Why would I?
You could hate us all for what my mom did.
I'm sorry.
We had a good life while you suffered so much.
And...
sorry for not being old enough to donate my own kidney.
You came to say that?
Yes.
Thank you.
For coming to see me, and for being honest.
And for being my pretty little stepsister.
Do you want to see Hwee-sung's photo?
Jae-hee, where are you?
I thought I should tell you.
He's leaving on the 6 PM bus.
So?
I just... wanted to tell you. Bye.
(Dr. Kim Il-woo of Ori Island)
''I was about to leave when I saw the scalpel on his desk.''
''I asked why an internist needed it, and he smiled before saying...''
'''It's for him. So I must meet him.'''
You're...
Yes.
I'm Oh Mi-ja's son.
You already knew... when we met in Dr. Jang's room?
Yes.
I see.
So you live on an island?
Isn't it lonely there?
It is.
You want to come help?
I'm glad I brought this with me.
Here. It's a scalpel. You'll become a surgeon one day.
Thank you.
Thank YOU. For coming out here.
Bus to Busan's leaving!
You should go.
I should.
Sorry, wait for me.
Visit me whenever you want.
There's a nice spa.
We're leaving!
Just a moment.
Let's go there together.
I'll wash your back.
Was that too abrupt?
I guess I like you.
Bye.
Father.
Take care...
father.
Jae-hee.
Thanks, Jae-hee.
Thank YOU.
I get to say that... after 30 years.
Father.
You're home. You said you'd be late.
Where've you been?
The terminal.
You went.
Yes. I saw him off.
I don't mind he's my dad.
Perhaps...
we might even become closer.
I guess I see why you loved him.
I've never said this before, have I?
Thank you.
For having me.
And for raising me too.
But I really want you to work towards your own happiness.
I'm only happy when you are.
I have to change.
Geum-soon.
Ma'am, I'm in here.
Hwee-sung.
Hello, sir, ma'am.
You were cleaning?
Yes.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
Not yet. But dinner is all ready.
Really? We bought sushi.
- Sushi? - Yes.
You made all this? Isn't this too much?
Is it? It didn't take long.
There aren't that many people now.
I felt like it. I made it because I wanted to.
I guess we should eat the sushi first.
Ma'am, go and change while I set the table.
Sir, help Hwee-sung change, please.
Wash your hands and ask grandpa to help you change.
OK.
Let's go.
Here.
- $22 - OK.
This is great. I've been wondering how much I weigh too.
I'm sure I gained a lot of weight.
All the eating and sitting still made me feel bloated.
This is scary.
I bet I gained just a few pounds.
Can a human weigh this much?
Is this possible?
Where's your appetite? Are you feeling sick or something?
I'm just not hungry.
How much do you weigh?
You took that machine into your room. So?
I haven't... weighed myself yet.
What's up, dad?
I bought a scale.
Ah...
Then why did you smuggle it into your room like that?
For safekeeping. I haven't weighed myself yet.
Why can't you just tell us?
All pregnant women gain weight. We won't make fun of you.
A sack of grain?
No, you wouldn't get shocked and lose your appetite over a mere sack of grain.
A sack plus 1 measure?
2 measures?
I said I haven't weighed myself yet.
I'm not THAT heavy.
A sack of grain is 176 lbs, right?
Yes, and a measure is 39 lbs.
Didn't you used to weigh over 176 lbs?
No?
If she did before she got pregnant, she'd have gained at least 120 lbs.
Please, ma'am, stop it!
What? Sorry, maybe a bit less.
Then... 90... lbs?
Ma'am!
How about we...
invite Geum-soon over before my surgery?
Wouldn't Eun-joo mind?
I'll ask her.
Has Geum-soon moved out yet?
Don't worry. I'm in control of things.
Breakfast is ready.
Mom, you should talk to Eun-jin. She came home late last night too.
OK. I've been meaning to anyway.
- Let's go. - OK.
Come and eat.
Where'd you go last night?
You knew?
Of course.
Did you meet Geum-soon?
Her son's name is Hwee-sung, right?
Let's see Hwee-sung.
Bring him over.
Sorry.
You made a huge decision, but...
you're too late.
What do you mean?
We broke up.