Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 161 > #1: Reverse gradation.
#2: Squared layers.
Standby.
Begin.
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#2: Squared layers. Ready?
Yes.
Begin.
Stop.
Ms. Lee.
What timing, huh?
Pass.
Thank you.
Good job, you two.
It's been a while, huh?
Sorry. I was so busy.
How are you?
I'm good. How's your hand?
- Better? - It's getting better.
No need to worry.
OK.
I heard Mrs. Oh gave her permission.
You heard. I wanted to tell you myself.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
When's the wedding?
I'm not sure, but soon.
OK.
Did you... ever like me?
Of course. I said I can't let anyone have you.
Congratulations again. Let's get going.
Thanks for waiting. I have the results.
Reverse gradation. Lee Yeon-hee...
92 points. Na Geum-soon...
80 points.
Squared layers. Lee Yeon-hee...
78 points. Na Geum-soon...
81 points.
Sorry, but Yeon-hee failed.
Geum-soon just made it. Congratulations.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Work harder.
Thank you.
Did I really pass?
Yes.
Thank you.
Geum-soon.
Dr. Jang.
Are you free?
I heard you're getting married. Congratulations, Geum-soon.
Thank you.
You look a bit tense. Please speak freely.
Can I?
Sure.
Thanks.
I have so many regrets.
I should've...
kept my promise and brought you to live with us.
I promised your mother when we got married in America.
That we'd adopt you once we returned to Korea.
But I couldn't keep that promise.
That's why I couldn't approach you.
Your mother was dying, but I couldn't...
ask for your help like I should have.
So I did what I did.
Knowing very well how unforgivable it would be.
I'm so, so sorry. I understand if you can't forgive me.
I'm truly sorry.
It's OK. I don't remember a thing.
Honestly.
And I know why you did it. You loved my mom so much.
It's OK now. I'm glad you told me the truth.
So stop saying you're sorry.
I say ''I'm sorry'' a lot, but I prefer saying ''thank you'' to ''I'm sorry.''
Thanks.
Come over for a meal someday. Can you?
Later.
Later, in due time.
You went out?
Yes, to see Geum-soon. I wanted to, before my surgery.
- I see. - I wanted to...
invite her over for a meal.
But she said later, in due time.
I think it's because of Eun-joo.
I think so too.
The date's been set.
When is it?
Gosh, hello.
Oh, hello.
We meet again. How are you? Doing well?
Yes. How are you all doing?
We're fine. You must all be so happy.
Congratulations.
Geum-ah told me about it. I was so pleased.
What...?
Tae-wan's TV commercial.
Oh...
Every celebrity has a rough time at first.
But Tae-wan really suffered, didn't he?
I heard he failed hundreds of auditions.
I bet that hurt his pride a lot.
Still, he finally got his big break, so I really wish him all the best.
I hope he overcomes all the hurdles...
and becomes a huge star everyone loves.
I have to go.
- Bye. - Bye...
See you.
What's wrong with you?
- Ma'am. - What?
Did you ask Jae-hee to find Geum-ah a boyfriend?
No.
But I asked you a long time ago. Don't you care about Geum-ah?
It's not that. What about Tae-wan then?
Tae-wan's...
They're not engaged or anything. Why are you always worried about him?
Come on. You sounded like you cared for him a few days ago.
I don't care for him.
Geum-ah's young. She should date many men and choose the best for her.
You want her to just make up her mind?
So...
Talk to Jae-hee and get him to set Geum-ah up, OK?
Goodness...
Stop blowing hot air at me through your big nostrils.
We're home.
I'm hungry. Let's have dinner.
Geum-ah, your mom wants me to find you a date.
Come off it, mom.
I think you should date many men and choose the best for you...
Stop it.
She likes Tae-wan, OK?
Come on in, sir, ma'am.
Hi.
Father, mom, this is Woo-joo.
Say hello to your grandparents.
Hello.
Hi there.
So you're Woo-joo. You're so handsome.
Yes, and you look so smart too.
Nice to meet you, Woo-joo.
I'm glad you're here. We're so happy to finally see you.
Yes. Welcome home.
Woo-joo.
Is it OK if I give you a hug?
Is it?
You look so much like your mother.
You're so handsome.
I'm glad you're here.
Come and visit us whenever you want.
Answer her.
OK.
Good.
Do you need help?
No thanks. I'm nearly done.
I wish Geum-soon and Tae-wan were here too.
- There's so much. - Hope it tastes good.
Thank you, ma'am.
For what?
You know.
You welcomed him from the bottom of your heart, right?
Of course I did. He's in the same situation as Hwee-sung.
I'm this shallow, you know.
Do you know what I was thinking?
I was hoping Jae-hee's mom would welcome Hwee-sung like this too.
I upset you a lot, didn't I?
Yes. You did, to be honest.
I'm just kidding.
I can imagine how shocked you must've been.
Thanks for saying so.
Forget it all happened.
We'll be really good to Woo-joo for as long as he's with you.
Thank you, ma'am.
I'm sure Hwee-sung will be loved and cared for just as much.
I hope so.
Go back inside.
OK. Take care.
- OK. - Bye.
- Bye, father.
Say goodbye.
Goodbye.
- Bye. - Goodbye. Let's go.
- Bye. - Bye.
Go home.
Woo-joo.
- Let's go. - OK.
Wait.
- What? - What should I call you?
Stepdad?
I don't care. You can call me whatever you want.
Call me mister if you can't call me dad.
Who cares? What matters is that you're my son.
Son.
Let's go.
Nice and cool, huh?
Yup, sure is.
Mrs. Oh.
Hello. Welcome.
Sit down.
Let's go.
Let's go, Hwee-sung.
Mom. This is Hwee-sung.
Say hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
So you're Hwee-sung.
Yes.
Sit.
Thanks.
Let's sit down.
He's 4?
- Yes. - I see.
He's adorable.
Thank you.
You should be thankful. Now I have 3 rules for you.
I'm listening.
First. You must move in.
Of course. I was afraid you wouldn't let me.
Second. Don't get too lovey-dovey and make me jealous.
OK.
Mom.
You keep quiet.
And third.
Have at least 2 kids.
I was going to say 3, but 2 will do as you have Hwee-sung.
The more the better.
That's a great idea. We'll have many kids.
As many as we possibly can.
No?
That's...
I haven't thought about that yet. Give me some time.
How dare you ask me to give you time to think.
But I have to. It's an important issue.
OK then. And come back to work.
I passed the haircut test at the new salon.
You did? Well done.
I'd like to become a stylist there first.
I want to do it on my own.
Please let me.
Mom, I think she has a point.
OK. Do as you wish.
Thanks.
I'll do you proud, Mrs. Oh. Like I said before...
I'll show you I can improve myself.
I will. Thanks so much.
Thank you.
Sure. And don't forget my second rule.
OK.
I might not be able to keep that one.
Let's go and have dinner.
Hwee-sung, let's eat.
Give him a hug.
She's your grandmother.
He's still a baby.
Look at him smile.
Cutie pie.
He's fallen asleep.
- I called a taxi. - OK.
What?
It feels like a dream.
It isn't.
It's so surreal.
Thanks.
Thanks so much.
I don't know how to say it.
None of the words I know can express how much I love and thank you.
I'll just have to...
show it to you throughout life.
I'll feed you if you're hungry.
I'll cover you like a blanket when you're tired.
I'll cry for you if you're sad.
I'll smile for you if you're happy.
I'll care for you if you're sick.
And I'll become a sandbag if you're angry.
Really?
I'll be what you want me to be.
Then is there anything you want from ME?
You've given me so much already.
But there is just one thing.
What's that?
Don't die before I do.
Live happily with me forever.
I promise.
Let's all live as happily as possible.
OK.
We'll all live as happily as possible.
- Here? - Yes, this is it.
Hwee-sung.
Your dad is way up there.
Say hello to your dad.
Hello, dad.
Jung-wan.
I promise to look after Hwee-sung.
And when he turns 20...
I'll tell him all about you.
Will you help me...
be a good father to him?
We'll soon become...
a family.
Help us love, respect, and care for each other.
She's late.
- Sir. - Hello there.
He's asleep?
Did you have a nice time?
Yes, we did.
Good. Did she welcome you?
Yes. She was very good to us.
What did you think of Woo-joo?
He's smart and very handsome. He really is Sung-ran's son.
I really wanted to meet him too.
They'll visit us someday.
OK.
What were you doing here?
Let's go inside. He must be heavy.
You were waiting for me?
I just couldn't sleep. Let's go inside. Give him to me.
Let's go, Hwee-sung.
- He's sound asleep. - Yes.
But he did wake for a few minutes.
Are you hungry? Do you want a snack?
No, it's too late now.
You should get some sleep.
Good night, sir.
Geum-soon.
Yes?
I...
I feel so bad about all the mean things I said to you before.
- Sir... - Now that you're leaving...
It's getting to me.
No matter how bad I felt...
I shouldn't have said what I did.
I feel terrible about it now.
Please don't say that.
Forget about it.
Try to understand.
I just loved you so much...
and that's why I said what I did.
Sir.
Geum-soon.
I really hope you have a happy life.
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