Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 159 >
Sorry.
You made a huge decision, but...
you're too late.
What do you mean?
We broke up.
Hello?
This is he.
Pardon?
Hello.
I'd like to have a chat with you. Are you free today?
Hey.
Calm down and sit. He'll be back soon.
How soon is soon?
If he didn't go far, he should be back by now. And...
he doesn't know his way around yet.
He's a smart kid. He's only been gone an hour.
''Only''?
How dare you say that. Just because he isn't your son.
Smart, maybe, but he's just a kid.
''Only''? ''Only'' an hour?
How do you know how long he's been missing?
Will you stop it?
Woo-joo.
Where've you been?
Sit down first, OK, Woo-joo?
Sit.
Tell me, where'd you go?
Without telling me.
Where'd you go?
Why won't you answer me?! Where did you go?!
You should've told her before leaving.
Do you know how worried she's been?
Tell me! Where'd you go?!
Sung-ran.
I just went for a walk.
You should've told me!
YOU left without telling me too.
You left one day and never came back.
Oh.
Sorry I'm late.
I got here early. Sit down.
Thanks.
Coffee, please.
- Same here. - OK.
I... wanted to ask you something.
Sure.
Can you love and cherish Geum-soon forever?
Can you make her happy forever?
Yes.
Can you really raise Hwee-sung as your own son?
Yes.
If you'll let me, I promise I'll be a good dad.
Don't get me wrong.
But we learn how to love others from our parents.
You said you don't have a father. How can you be so confident?
Yes.
You're right.
Actually I was born... out of wedlock.
For 30 years, I could never bring myself to say ''father.''
I never wanted to or thought I could be a father.
I'd never even thought of marriage until I met Geum-soon.
I admit not having a father has plagued me all my life.
But that's why I want to try...
and overcome that pain and anger.
I had reservations about meeting Hwee-sung at first.
But the minute I saw him, I was reminded of my childhood.
I ended up accepting him just like that.
Like you said, I have no idea what it's like to be a father.
So I have no biases either.
That's why I think I can be a good father.
And...
I actually met my father yesterday.
And called him ''father.''
It felt...
good. I liked it.
Sir.
I want Hwee-sung to feel that too.
I want to be...
a good father to him.
Sir.
Thanks for telling me.
I feel so much relieved now.
OK.
You do that.
Take Geum-soon. And Hwee-sung too.
Sir.
Take them both.
Just make them happy.
Sir...
As you know, Geum-soon had no parents.
So she got attached to us.
She's...
such a good-natured girl.
Apart from her early marriage...
she has no faults at all.
You found yourself a gem.
Sir...
I know that.
Thank you.
You should've brought Sung-ran. I'd love to see her and Woo-joo.
I'll invite you over to our place soon.
Where's dad anyway? You said he called you over.
He's been out all morning. Where could he be?
- Father. - Hi there.
Come on in.
Let's all have a seat.
You too, Mr. Goo.
Geum-soon, sit.
OK.
Where's Sung-ran?
She didn't want to leave Woo-joo alone.
She could bring him over.
Maybe next time. You haven't met him yet.
OK.
I wanted everyone to hear me, but this'll have to do.
Geum-soon.
I guess I didn't want to let you go.
I upset you a lot, didn't I?
Sir...
I know how bad I made you feel.
Let it all go and marry Mr. Goo.
And be happy.
With Hwee-sung, of course.
Sir.
I thought about it long and hard.
Hwee-sung... What he needs the most...
is Mr. Goo, someone he can call father.
So Mr. Goo...
Yes.
Take Hwee-sung and let him take your surname.
Sir.
You do that.
You're his father now.
Yes, sir. Thank you.
Thanks so much.
Sir.
Ma'am.
Yes... You do that...
It's for Hwee-sung.
Do what's best for him.
Who cares what his surname is?
Ma'am.
What he needs most...
is a good father. Don't you think?
Ma'am.
Don't cry. Why cry on such a happy day?
Take good care of Geum-soon.
Thanks, ma'am.
Sir. Ma'am.
What?
Well done. You did the right thing.
I was wondering where you'd gone.
I'm proud of you. My wonderful husband.
I did as you said, so don't cry. Be happy for them.
Of course.
You're OK?
You too?
Not really. I was a living corpse.
I never thought I'd see you again.
Sure this isn't a dream?
I was going to ask you. Shall we check?
Yes.
Hey.
It's real.
Is that you standing before me?
It is.
And you're Crazyhair?
Yes. I'm Crazyhair.
I really kicked myself.
For letting you go.
I blamed your in-laws so much.
But you were right.
Your in-laws are good people. They're great people.
Now I'll believe everything you say. I'll do everything you say.
Oh, I have another surprise.
My mom gave in too.
Really? She accepted me?
Yes.
Hwee-sung too?
Him too. She wants to see him.
Is this really for real?
My Geum-soon.
Gosh...
I should feel bad for them, but I'm so happy.
Gosh...
I'm so happy.
Oh.
Geum-soon.
I met my father.
When?
Yesterday.
I... called him ''father.''
Really?
Yes.
Mister.
Well done.
You did the right thing.
But how? When and where did you see him?
Tell me.
How did you meet?
Did you go all the way to Busan?
You didn't, did you?
It must've been so confusing and difficult.
How did you meet him? Tell me, when and where?
Yes.
What?
My goodness.
Good heavens. Thank you so much, Buddha, thank you...
OK then. OK, OK, talk to you later.
Gosh... Good heavens...
I guess it'll rain soon. My knees hurt.
I thought you were sleeping. Your knees hurt again?
Want me to massage them for you?
No, they don't hurt that much.
There's no need to worry now.
We now have a doctor in the family.
Jae-hee will cure me.
Listen up.
Geum-soon's in-laws let her take Hwee-sung with her.
Really?
- That's great. - It sure is.
I'm glad they came around.
That's good.
And Jae-hee's mother accepted Hwee-sung too.
Really, granny?
Didn't you hear the phone ring? That was Geum-soon calling.
Now we just have to arrange the wedding.
I'm so happy. Congratulations, granny.
That's so great.
Yes, it's incredible.
It's the end of Geum-soon's suffering and...
Constipated?
Why are you so upset?
You don't look happy at all.
Goodness, no. I'm so happy for her and you.
Jeez, thanks.
It goes to show what a good woman Jae-hee's mother is.
This isn't your average marriage regardless of Hwee-sung.
But she gave in.
I know it's for Jae-hee's sake...
and I should be happy for them.
But doesn't everyone know Geum-soon doesn't compare to him?
True, she doesn't. He's much taller and older.
But do you have to remind us of that?
Does saying that make you feel better?
Come on.
I'm not saying it to feel better. I'm saying she's lucky.
All I'm trying to say is that she always gets lucky when it comes to guys.
OK then. But like I said before...
Listening to ghost music, eating walnuts, and knitting...
won't do any good if you're so selfish.
Geum-ah.
Get me some water.
OK.
Let's talk.
Woo-joo.
I'm listening.
I'm so sorry that I... left you.
I'm very, very sorry.
You deserve to be angry with me.
I'm so sorry.
But it wasn't because I didn't love you.
I still love you. More than anything in the world.
But... I just couldn't stay with your father.
I wanted to live with you, and so did he.
And your father decided to keep you.
I had to give in to him.
I know.
I know all that.
What I want to know is why you never visited me.
Beijing's only a 2-hour flight away.
If that's all, please leave.
I want to read.
What's so funny? What's making you smile?
Well... Nothing much.
Were you thinking what I was thinking?
What were you thinking?
Finally, I get to do what I want with you.
What?
You're excited too?
To make a marriage work...
couples should be open about it. Or so people say.
What do you think?
Ow, it hurts.
Just like last time.
It really stings.
I know. It's supposed to hurt and sting.
I told you not to say things like that.
Why not? You're excited too...
Crazyhair!
I said watch it.
Mom.
Why are you so early?
Let's have lunch. Have you eaten?
Not yet.
You have something to say?
Is that offer still open?
You invited Hwee-sung over.
Well? Is it?
Yes, it is.
You're seeing Geum-soon again?
Yes.
No wonder.
I give in. Bring him over.
Mom. Thank you.
Thanks so much.
I'm paying the price for giving birth to you.
I put my mom through hell too.
Your child might do the same to you too.
See how much it hurts then.
Come on.
But I never regretted having you, OK?
OK. I know.
I'm sorry you didn't have a father.
It always weighed on my conscience. But I just couldn't say so.
I wasn't widowed or divorced. I couldn't explain it to you.
I knew I was being selfish.
But I just hoped... you'd understand why I couldn't explain.
I do.
And don't be sorry now.
That day...
I called him ''father.''
From the bottom of my heart.
Really?
Yes.
And Mrs. Oh too. She accepted me.
And Hwee-sung.
That's great news.
I'm so happy for you.
I couldn't be happier. Now you just need to get married.
You have nothing to worry about now.
I'm so glad.
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