Birdie Buddy
Episode 16
Steamed Bun!
What's wrong?
- My dad... - What's wrong with your father?
My dad...
He's all better!
He recognizes us! He even recognizes his friends!
Really?! Really?! That's a real relief!
I guess Sung Mi Soo should be feeling like a weight's been lifted!
I really want to do well at this upcoming match!
I'm going to try really really hard!
Because it may be my dad's first memory of a match.
I really want to win!
Yeah let's try our best to make it happen.
But...
Your father...
Must think of me as the old rag hair right?
That's not fair.
I did a lot of good things when he was sick.
You barely did anything.
I didn't do much?!
Why are you being like this?
-Why are you... -Why are you being like this!
You're so unwilling to admit things! Accept the truth!
Congratulations.
Seriously.
From what I hear, it hasn't been that long since you joined this line of work.
If I say something then you should respond.
What is it you're trying to say?
You're killing me...
Take a look at the history of illegal gambling or the people involved.
I believe I've got much more credibility than Mr. Kim.
Why the hell are you looking down on my work?
I'm not looking down on it.
Then let's have open minds.
Well then, take a look at this data.
These people are written down as small-mid size business.
But in reality they're mid-large business.
Is this cash? This is no joke then.
You understand what I'm saying, right?
Yes.
You're pretty smart.
Then, I'll take care of this list on my own--
Join the next match.
Park pro. This one is extremely important.
What I'm saying is that we need to keep it quiet.
What Mr. Kim is saying...
Honestly who advertises matches like this?
Isn't that a given?
How much can these people bet?
I didn't want to say if I didn't have to.
1 or 2 million is nothing to these people.
This game may not have a betting limit but it does have a minimum.
I don't think I've explained myself well.
You both don't have much patience.
I just wanted an introduction, no need for a full-on meeting.
Here, let's just have a drink.
- Here, here, Park pro. - Yes...
Did you lose money?
It's weird...
What is it Uncle?
You don't need to know.
If you can't figure it out on your own you may as well ask for help.
You and I are both being fed by the same hand.
Then let's work together.
Give me a break.
Seriously!
Hey, that Min Hae Ryung girl was initiated with Jay Park, right?
Initiated? What is he, a gangster?
She just switched sponsors.
Jay Park... Min Hae Ryung... Mr. Kim...
I just can't see the big picture.
It's weird to you too, right?
Why Jay Park would sign Min Hae Ryung...
What's so weird about it?!
It's an agency's job to recruit new stars and Jay Park is...
Hey is Min Hae Ryung joining that Chung Woo Bank Open too?
Yeah. An article was just released.
Jay Park...
Where are you going?
You pay!
Are Jessica's preparations coming along?
Yes. She's playing a round every day.
Aside from that she's spending her time at her house.
-Her condition? -It's great.
The borrowed-name bank account went well right?
A company was created under the name of Park Yong Shik.
All cash is coming and going via Park Yong Shik, whom we made CEO.
If anything happens, close it all down.
Yes.
It's finally starting...
Be honest!
What?
This isn't a typical scam is it?
That's what I said.
And that's why I couldn't bring in just anyone and brought you in instead.
No what I want to know is...
Who is the person behind all this?
We just need to focus on what we need to do.
It's Jay Park isn't it?
You're talking to Park Yong Shik. You think I can't figure things out?
You do know that we have to finish this successfully for us to get another job, right?
I'm finally becoming interested.
Should I be surprised, angry, or confused about it?
I'm just asking if it's something that may bug you.
Are you scared that I may cry if I run into Sung Mi Soo or John?
They're choosing the Chung Woo Bank Open as their pro debut...
Not a bad choice.
It has nothing to do with me, so no need to worry.
Hae Ryung, I'm saying this once more but...
I wish you wouldn't play in this one.
You haven't even rested up properly.
It's not a competition that you need to overextend your physical or psychological health for.
Shall I be honest?
I thought about resting.
But I definitely want to play now that I know John Lee and Sung Mi Soo are going to be there.
Hae Ryung, be careful with your tournaments.
Careful?
It's not like my life was ever very careful.
Isn't that so?
Return to the States with me.
You know very well this isn't the time.
What's the reason you choose to have Sung Mi Soo by your side?
Min Hae Ryung. Sung Mi Soo. They are both good players to me.
Not a good woman?
I want to learn Teach's secret weapon too! When will I finish the rest of my training... ^^
So this is how you express that you miss Teach!!! ^^
Not too bad on catching on with this...
Hello Teach!
You have to teach me your secret weapon now.
What's so great about a secret weapon?
All you do is invent a shot of your own.
That's not fair!
What's your reason for teaching Coach but not me?!
Do you think you can just do it because it's taught to you?
So that John Lee shot, I mean Fabian shot, what is it?!
Just prepare for your tournament. It's not the time for you to be here right now.
I feel most at ease when practicing here now.
I'm no longer afraid of mountain animals, or the crying bird sounds at night!
People are what are scary...
People...
Teach, did something happen?
Jung Woo. Take Mi Soo down.
Why all of a sudden..
Leave, Jung Woo.
I'm pleading...
You've got quite the smart student...
Sung Mi Soo.
I thought she was different.
She was your student.
I'll cheer for her.
Don't be too upset.
I think something is wrong with Teach...
I don't think he wants to tell us.
Doesn't matter to me.
I'm just worried.
It's the first time I've seen Teach like that.
He said he has 2 regrets...
Once, 20 years ago. And once when you hurt your wrist.
He said he didn't ever want to regret again.
I wonder what that means.
It probably means don't be greedy.
Greedy?
At that time I wasn't skilled enough to perfect the Fabian shot.
But I got greedy.
Other people were taking 3 shots...
But I felt like I could turn the ball at a 90 degree angle.
Then I could get to my destination with 1 hit.
So did you send it in 1 hit?
Yeah.
It was the Fabian shot.
My first and last time.
That was my last match.
My last match as a pro player.
Look, look. This is a par 4 hole. There aren't many chances for a birdie.
The obstacles are closer than other layouts.
The bunkers are deep too.
If it's burdensome for us it'll be the same for other teams as well.
The Dream Tour was inspirational.
I'm nervous today because of you.
Oh no need to be. It's just the beginning for me.
It's been a long time.
How are you feeling?
I was really worried when I heard you were participating in this tournament.
Thinking you should rest a little...
That's something we will take care of.
How about you just concentrate on your player?
I can't wait to see a great game.
It's been so long since you last saw each other. She could at least smile.
Welcome everyone we will begin the 6th annual Chung Woo Bank Open!
Today we have caster, Han Sul Hee joining us.
- Hello. - Hello.
This tournament is receiving even more attention because Min Hae Ryung will be participating.
Yes, it hasn't been long since Min Hae Ryung finished her international tours.
Yes, but Min Hae Ryung has a strong psyche.
I believe she'll show us a good match in this tournament.
Yes, today's weather is quite chilly so it's going to give the players a hard time.
The direction looks good.
Yes it's landing in the 230 yard zone.
Yes but her long distance is shorter than normal.
What kind of a player is Sung Mi Soo, who is debuting as a pro in this tournament?
Yes, her strong hits are her specialty.
She also became pro when she won all 5 games in the recent Dream Tour.
It may be her first official tournament but she's a player people should definitely keep an eye on.
Good shot!
It looks like it dropped around the 300 yard mark.
Her long distance sure is strong.
This is Jessica's first tournament in Korea, right?
What's up with her? First time I'm seeing her.
Who knows..
There are no records of her participating in any tournaments.
It's about time we brought in some viewers in our country too.
I don't know what they're thinking bringing in a bunch of newbies.
Then this will become her first official tournament.
If she finished 1st in qualifying school then we should definitely keep an eye on her.
Jessica is sending the balls exactly onto the fairway.
Min Hae Ryung's distance may be short but her exact distance control has resulted in a 1 under par.
It's a birdie for Min Hae Ryung.
Wow she's really amazing.
Jessica is playing incredibly better than expected.
She is currently tied for 1st with Min Hae Ryung with a 1 under par.
It was going to be an eagle but unfortunately it hopped over the cup!
Sung Mi Soo's debut as a pro...
She's not nervous and is doing well.
It's a birdie chance for Sung Mi Soo.
This distance seems far but if she makes it in she'll take 2nd with 2 under par.
Oh she looks good.
Yes it's going in! Sung Mi Soo is smiling!
Min Hae Ryung's former coach seems to be Sung Mi Soo's caddy today.
Min Hae Ryung's has hired her father Woo Joon Mo as her caddy while switching agencies.
She is currently tied for 2nd with Jo Joo Hee.
It seems they are airing Hae Ryung's tournament.
Really?
If she makes a birdie then she will be tied for 1st with Sung Mi Soo.
It seems Min Hae Ryung has been bothered by her wrist this whole game.
It's a hard tournament so even the slightest injury can make a big difference.
It's hard to read the line for the 14th hole.
Yes, caddy Woo Joon Mo seems to be giving her advice.
The undulation is no joke.
It seems it has to be hit much more to the right than it looks.
Looks good... Yes it's gone in!
Nice birdie!
With this Min Hae Ryung will tie for first with Sung Mi Soo!
It's very nice to see her working with her father.
I think Min Hae Ryung hurt her wrist due to the cocking training you introduced.
And.. Will it be alright?
I don't think she'll be easy.
About Sung Mi Soo?
She's tied for 1st with Min Hae Ryung.
Is that important?
What's important is Jessica, who is going to start moving up starting tomorrow's 2nd round.
Let's not be greedy with this tournament.
If you overdo it you'll just get injured...
You might as well be upfront.
Just tell me not to worry about John Lee and Sung Mi Soo.
Oh it's nice!
Are you happy to have a nice warm bowl of rice?
Yes. For Koreans rice is the best!
Yeah, show that strength today as well.
Okay!
Her start is just as good as yesterday.
Yes if I dare say, Sung Mi Soo may be the dark horse of this tournament.
It seems she's covering longer distances than yesterday, right?
Yes, yesterday she showed total control.
I think we need to watch and see how it goes today.
Jessica sure is something.
She's started off as 5th today but she's moving up amazingly.
She's already 7 under par today.
It's birdie after birdie.
If she continues she may be looking at first too.
- Oh that's unfortunate. - The ball almost went in but missed barely.
There's confidence in her swing.
I think Jessica is going to show something amazing today.
Sung Mi Soo has been steady too, but the speed Jessica is catching up at...
It has to be burdensome.
It's a par 4 short of 330 yards.
It's a hole that typically takes about 3.75 hits for birdie.
With Sung Mi Soo's strength I think it should almost make the green.
Sung Mi Soo has started...
It's somewhat near the hazard...
Oh it's fallen in the hazard.
The ball has bounced off a rock and entered the water hazard.
If she had only taken notice the hazard area around the green.
She probably shouldn't have chosen the driver.
She should have thought about her strength and chosen the 3 wood.
It looks like her first miss.
This is really unfortunate.
Was she burdened by Jessica's chase?
The water is currently in the water hazard.
This will be the biggest obstacle in order for her to still qualify for 1st.
Let's take a penalty and hit it again.
It doesn't look that deep. Let's just hit it.
What?
It's better conditions than the mountain stream.
I'm going to continue.
She's taking off her socks right now!
Is she actually going to try to hit out of the water?!
Even if she attempts a shot, the ball is still stuck under the water.
It's going to be hard to hit.
This reminds of Park Sae Ri's situation in 1998.
But at that time the ball wasn't completely covered in water.
She hit it out! This is an unbelievable situation!
She really hit it out! She really did this!
I really cannot believe this.
I never even imagined that a shot like that was even possible.
Despite the crisis she's made a birdie.
She really is scary.
That's right, this was a shot that was definitely impossible without proper training.
Isnt that going to cause a big problem?
That Jessica girl and Sung Mi Soo are tied for 1st.
Min Hae Ryung is 3rd!
Man if I had sent one of my kids it would have been a disaster.
Who do you think will win between Sung Mi Soo and Jessica?
That's not important right now! Min Hae Ryung is stuck in 3rd!
Young Min.
I need to set up a meeting right away.
Yes?
This is the end of us if we lose like this.
I'm going to have to bring her down.
If it doesn't fit your taste we can order something else.
No it's just I had a little something after the game.
You're always full of energy. It's very nice to see.
We're in the middle of a tournament.
As a coach you should know a meeting like this is senseless.
We showed up because we couldn't avoid it.
I would appreciate if you just spoke about business.
How refreshing of you. Alright.
I'm offering 1 million dollars.
Which is worth much more than the tournament winnings.
Sung Mi Soo, please come down from the 1st place position.
This is what I wanted to speak to you about.
What's your reason? Your reason for doing this to us.
That's my problem.
An interference has arisen on the street I'm building, so I have no choice but to remove it.
I don't really care where that street is headed...
But if there's an interference than you should avoid it.
You must be a powerful person, Mister.
You can just have what you want and do whatever you want.
Not at all.
Do you think I could pick stars from the sky?
This is my first tournament since I went pro.
If I can, of course I want to win.
There are over 100 reasons I need to do that.
Say a miracle happened and you could pull stars from the sky.
Even if that happened there's no way I would give up a game for you.
There's no more reason for us to talk. Let's go.
Fabian...
If you don't want to see Yoon Gwang Baek crashing to the ground...
You'll have to take into consideration what I said.
I wonder what his relationship is with Teach?
Something was strange ever since we went up last time.
Jung Woo. Take Mi Soo down.
- Why all of a sudden... - Leave Jung Woo.
I'm pleading.
Let's not make guesses. I'm sure Teach will tell us if we ask him.
What if he really bothers Teach?
I guess that means you're confident you can win?
No what I mean...
Is that I don't think we should ignore him.
Mi Soo, you're a player. A sports player.
You play fair and square and accept the outcome.
But it still bothers me.
Are you ready?
Yes.
It's not going to change your mind even if I said to ignore everything and give up, right?
-Yes. -Let's go.
An interference has arisen on the street I'm building,
so I have no choice but to remove it.
Does he mean that I've become an interference to Min Hae Ryung?
I've come all this way... I can't give it up for Min Hae Ryung.
Sung Mi Soo seems more confident than she did yesterday.
Yes it reached the fairway.
Min Hae Ryung isn't showing any of the sharpness she showed in her last tournament.
Seeing she's been constantly touching her wrist since round 1, it seems she's been injured.
But she still holds onto 3rd place. She really has an amazing psyche.
If we look at it right now it seems the game is a battle between Jessica and Sung Mi Soo.
Both players have played a strong 12 under par.
17th hole. Par 3.
Sung Mi Soo must beat this hole.
Yes she started. It looks a little short.
Oh yes it's a hole in one! This is really amazing!
Hole in one!
What an amazing shot that's fitting of the champion group!
She really is something!
A hole in one in a 183 yard par 3 hole!
This is truly unbelievable.
This means even if Jessica makes a birdie Sung Mi Soo will stand at 14 under par.
Jessica just hit a birdie on the 18th hole keeping her tied for 1st place with a score of 14 under.
She won't give up so easily.
I really want to send a round of applause for her tenacity.
Sung Mi Soo needs to make this putt to win with a 1 point lead.
If she fails, it may go into overtime.
This putt will determine whether Sung Mi Soo wins or ties with Jessica and goes into overtime.
I hope Sung Mi Soo can show us more magic on the green.
Sung Mi Soo, please come down from the 1st place position.
If you don't want to see Yoon Gwang Baek crashing to the ground...
You'll have to take into consideration what I said.
It looks like Sung Mi Soo is very nervous.
Of course she must feel quite burdened seeing that this is her pro debut.
He threatened me so Min Hae Ryung could win, anyway.
Even if it wasn't me, Min Hae Ryung is still 3rd.
No need to worry. Let's just think about winning.
Alright, alright... It's gone in! She wins!
- Amazing, amazing! - She wins, she wins!
Yes, she wins!
We'll have to see her scored but...
It's very rare to win during a pro debut. She truly is amazing!
A win is a win but isn't her score truly something else?!
Her fantastic water hazard shot in round 2...
And the hole in one during the final round.
Sung Mi Soo has shown some great moments in a single tournament.
She may even be able to take home the Newcomer VIP award!
All the work we've done came crashing down in seconds.
I'm not mad about the money right.
It's because it's him once again! Yoon Gwang Baek!
What do you plan on doing with Min Hae Ryung?
Leave her be for the time being. Don't schedule any games.
Yoon Gwang Baek...
I'll get back at you.
You too will soon find out the torment of losing someone you love...
Mom I'll eat on my own.
My daughter did a big thing so you need to eat and reenergize yourself.
It's good isn't it?
This is how our family acts. Sung Tae Gab is nonexistent.
Oh hey here...
I'll take care of you. Here.
The best! The best!
I have something to say.
Let's move!
The winnings is quite an amount.
I think we should be able to go to a small apartment.
Yeah Father, let's live in an apartment at least once in our lives!
In winter mom's hands are always cracked and her feet cold. Let's go, huh?
I think Mi Soo has made up her mind. You know how stubborn she can be.
If you're busy I can look for a place for you.
Mi Soo's father, let's move!
Don't think about anything and just drink this and get some sleep.
I think I'm going to think about things no matter how much I drink.
Your condition wasn't good enough for you to give 100%.
You played right after your international tour.
Let's not be so negative. You still did well in this tournament.
So let it all out and cheers!
-Let me see! -It's nothing.
It's not nothing when you can barely hold a light glass!
It's temporary. I'm tired. I'm going to sleep.
Let's go to the hospital tomorrow.
I'm fine!
Hae Ryung!
Do you want to quit golf?
You know much better than I do how important a golfer's wrist is to them!
Let's go to the hospital tomorrow.
Rest up.
Hey be careful!
-Anyone home? -Yes?
-Is this Sung Mi Soo's house? -Yes... Oh my what is this?!
Lee Jung Woo sent this.
Oh goodness, Mi Soo.
Coach John Lee must have sent this as a gift to you.
Lucky Mi Soo!
Next. Park Eun Joo!
-Park Eun Joo! -Yes?
Don't you think you need to write a little more about Sung Mi Soo?!
I already sent you the article about her win.
The long distance tourney, Dream Tour, and now the Chung Woo Bank Open...
This is an amazing track record.
Write a special piece on her by digging into her family background and getting all the details.
Yes...
Hello? Answer it.
Hello this is Park Eun Joo. Yes... Yes... What?!
Mr. Kim told me about you. That you wanted an interview?
What are you so curious about from a nobody like me?
That makes me feel more pressured.
I'm curious about a lot of things.
Like how you came to only promote the big games overseas.
The reason for returning and what else...
Oh! Signing Min Hae Ryung!
There are quite a lot.
Well I like golf...
And somehow I just ended up continuing to work overseas.
I came back after I was invited to the Rose Open...
And I felt like your home country really is the best.
I don't really have a special reason for my return.
Is this too boring?
Yes.
Then I guess I need to give you a fun story.
I guess my trip wasn't pointless then.
Thank you.
It feels awkward doesn't it?
Yes...
The pictures came out very natural.
We need to go in somewhere for the interview now...
Aren't you hungry?
The food here is all good.
Especially the soy bean stew. It's the best!
You must come here often while you practice.
Try some.
How is it? Fantastic, right?
It really is good.
My mom made this.
That's my mom.
Wow the TV really is nice.
I said we needed a washer and he totally ignored me.
But there he goes buying a TV.
I'll bring the washer!
So like my friend works at an appliance place...
So if you need one I can introduce you so you can buy it cheaper...
Oh then we should have gotten our TV like that too!
Yeah...
Mom, Mi Soo's article printed!
Wow Mi Soo is in the paper.
How embarrassing. Why is my picture so big?
It's fine, you look beautiful.
I should have at least put on some make up.
Sung Mi Soo gains fans all over Korea as she sweeps up every tournament she's in.
Perseverance and hard training may have been her only friends since she began golf.
Yet, the person that constantly protected her and stayed by her side is her mother, Jo Kyung Sook.
A new coach?
Does it make any sense that he didn't realize your wrist was getting worse?
I purposely didn't tell him. It's not his fault!
I don't understand how he didn't realize it when he trains with you every single day.
To add on.
I would like your caddy, Woo Joon Mo to leave as well.
What?!
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