Two Mothers
I'm home.
Where's Jinwu?
He's in the master bedroom with Mrs. Jeong.
I see.
Mother, I'm home.
Okay.
- Mom! - Hey, Jinwu.
Did you take a bath? You smell nice.
You smell great!
I bought some ice-cream.
It's in the kitchen.
Mother, I'm sorry.
Something came up at the shop.
Work is all you seem to care about.
People are judging you.
They say you're obsessed with money.
Do you know what they say
when I try to defend you?
People are struggling to make ends meet
and you're selling coffee as a hobby.
It's not a hobby. I take it very seriously.
Of course, I know that.
Work is important
but where is Jinwu's mother?
At this age,
children need their mothers.
No matter how hard I try,
I'm just his grandma, not his mother.
Sell the coffee shop.
Mother.
Sell it right now.
I can't, mother.
I'll manage it well.
Hey, you.
Do you think I'm joking?
You think I'm telling you this for no reason?
Of course not. I know.
But mother, even if I stay at home...
If you stay at home, what?
What difference would that make?
All the difference.
You would be at home, that's the point.
What was that? What's wrong?
What happened?
Oh no!
He wanted to eat it in the living room.
I told him to wait, but...
Why did you give it to him?
And why did you buy ice-cream?
Can you get the first aid kit, please?
Jinwu, come here.
It's okay. I'll give you medicine.
Hang in there. You're a brave boy.
Mother, thankfully it's just a scratch.
Are you alright?
You didn't step on the glass?
Why are you just standing there?
Clean this up, quickly.
I'll do it.
Go and get changed.
No, I want mom to do it!
Jinwu, if grandma does it, it won't hurt.
Hush, it's okay.
No, no!
It's okay, Jinwu. You're a good boy.
After all this, you're going to keep working?
See? He's always calling out for his mother.
He's six years old now.
At his age, all boys ask for their mommies.
Yes. Wow. You're totally right.
You left a six-year-old child
to go to off to work
and then let this happen.
Am I wrong?
Mother, this is how children grow.
They get into accidents and they get hurt,
but that's how they grow up.
So what?
No matter how badly Jinwu gets hurt
you're really going to keep working?
All whilst talking back to your mother-in-law?
You're so insolent now that you have a son.
I'm home.
What's wrong?
Dad, I'm bleeding.
Huh? Let me see.
That's just a tiny scratch.
It's okay.
Real men don't cry over things like this.
Mother, I guess you're upset about Jinwu.
Don't worry. He's not hurt that badly.
Wait...
What's wrong with mother?
Mother.
Mom.
What are you going to do?
When are you going to force your wife
to give up on the coffee shop?
She'll handle it on her own.
Why would you concern yourself over that?
After what you saw, is that what you think?
Just look at Jinwu.
You know how precious he is.
You're going to let Yeonhui ignore him
and keep working?
It's not like we're poor or struggling.
Does she have to put up with the gossip
and keep working?
This is all your fault, Byeongguk.
You let your wife walk all over you.
I'm sorry I made you worry, honey.
Honey, you know what?
After you started working,
your conflicts with mom have gotten worse.
I want to finish what I started.
It's hasn't even been very long at all.
I know how you feel.
But do you have to keep fighting with mom?
Everything she said was true.
Even if I stay home,
your mother won't leave me alone.
Why do you think I started working?
We have housekeepers.
If I stay home, I'd just be wasting my time.
And if I spend some time away from Jinwu
it might actually do him some good.
I'm really not sure what to do.
But in any case, I'm tired.
Honey.
After Jinwu was born,
I thought everything would be perfect.
I thought we'd always be happy.
But how could...
No, never mind. Let it go.
I'm sure you heard the news.
With the heat wave approaching
there's a high risk of food poisoning.
Please be extra careful about sanitation.
Especially you, understand?
Yes.
We must always clean.
And one more thing.
You have a new message.
And also...
Check it.
Why are you interested in my affairs?
Let me just remind you that...
I'm the man standing outside.
Anyways, that's all for today.
Cheese!
Whiskey!
Chansik...
I mean, Chef Michael.
Are you free this Sunday?
Why do you ask, Ms. Miranda Kerr?
I want to go on a date with you.
Ms. Lee!
Not even on Sundays, please.
Sunnam!
Yes, sir, Miranda Kerr?
Oh? Good evening.
What is this?
Why are you stalking me at work?
You're embarrassing me in front of my staff
so please control yourself, got it?
That piercing voice.
That's right, ever since grade school
that was your most attractive feature.
Look dork, I'm really tired right now.
Dork?
Why? You don't like it?
You've been a dork since grade school.
But now, you're being a pest. A real pest.
A pest and a dork?
How'd I end up like this?
Men become powerless when it comes to love.
Quit blabbering.
Why did you come here?
Let's go on a date, cutie.
What?
I found a great spot. Let's go.
What are you doing? I'm busy.
Let's go.
What's wrong with you?
What's going on?
- Hey. - Let's go.
What are you doing?
- Let's go. - Don't push.
No, no.
What are you doing?
He must be crazy.
Look here. What are you doing?
Let me go.
Mr. Bae, are you out of your mind?
What are you doing?
Ms. Jeong.
I thought he was forcing himself on you.
Look here.
Why are you getting involved in her affairs?
The two of us are lovers.
You must be crazy.
What's wrong with you? You and me?
No, it's not true.
Definitely not.
What's not true?
We're lovers alright.
Hey dork, have you lost your mind?
We'll be lovers soon.
Hey! Sheesh.
No, no.
That will never happen.
Stop!
Just a moment.
Whether you two are lovers or not,
why are you reporting it to Michael?
Please just leave.
Cheese.
Whiskey.
Now, you come home.
Where's Sora?
She's asleep. Just look at the time.
You're not a beauty queen.
You're a custodian. What's with the skin care?
What's wrong with being a custodian?
Custodians shouldn't take care of their skin?
This is all your fault.
If you had passed the bar exam,
I'd be the sister of a judge
and living a life of luxury.
But since this is how you turned out,
I'm not respected by society
and I clean buildings for a living. You crazy nut.
Before, you blamed your dead son, Donghyeon.
Now you're blaming me?
Just blame Hwayeong. She's your daughter.
Don't even get me started.
That cruel brat.
An inconsiderate brat.
How can she be so different from her brother?
But she bought you that designer bag.
You think that's enough?
She came by for a second without a word.
I don't know if she's alive or dead.
Plus, do I live here alone?
You, I understand,
but she should've gotten Sora something.
Sora is family.
I get it. She should've gotten a gift for Sora.
But why didn't she get me one? Huh?
I'm her one and only uncle.
Uncle, you're home?
Hey sweetie, you're awake?
Sora, what do you want?
Huh? What do you mean?
I want to buy you a present.
No, that's okay.
Mom gives me an allowance.
Oh, my sweet daughter.
You're a great student.
You're pretty, you're kind.
You're totally perfect.
That's true. That's true.
Nice.
Love, love, who was it that told me?
Junhui left for work already?
Work? Please.
She won't get up. So I let her be.
When is she going to grow up?
She's working at her father's company,
she should be working harder
than anyone else.
Hurry up and wake her up.
Mom.
My goodness.
Good morning.
How could you?
I'm sorry.
Dad, my friend was asking
if she could interview you.
It's a magazine for women, "Women Review."
Why would a magazine for women
want to interview a businessman like me?
You didn't know that you're a hot topic?
They call you "The Fashionista."
Mom, your husband's a star.
Yeah, I'm so thrilled.
Are you working hard these days?
Yes.
Oh, dad?
When did you hire Jeong Yumi?
She makes me feel so uncomfortable.
How so?
We're in-laws and former classmates.
Plus we just don't get along.
Help her out for Byeongguk's sake.
She's talented. She'll do well.
No way.
She's just hunting for guys.
Hunting for guys?
I'm talking about Seongbin.
She said it was love at first sight or something.
That's wonderful.
It's about time that Mr. Yu got married.
Dad.
I know you have feelings for Mr. Yu
but you can't be with him.
Why not?
I should marry someone I like.
Don't talk back to me.
Marry whomever we choose for you.
So that I can end up like Yeonhui?
Junhui, come on.
You...
Honey.
I know what you're going to say.
I'm done worrying about it.
So you shouldn't worry about it either.
Yeonhui is doing well and she has a child.
That's good enough. What else could we want?
I don't regret forcing her to get married.
Set Junhui up with a suitor.
You think Junhui will listen?
Just do as I say.
Huija isn't awake yet?
I heard you got in a fight with her.
Don't worry about it.
That's what all mothers-in-law are like.
It's not like it's the first time
Huija's been like this.
I guess it's up to me then.
The mediator is on her way.
Let's go.
Huija, I'm coming in.
Aren't you going to have breakfast?
I'm not interested.
Just eat and go to work.
Come on, Huija.
Yeonhui's trying her hardest.
Don't be so mean to her.
When you die,
she'll be in charge of your funeral rites.
Am I a corpse?
She already thinks I'm a joke.
Why would I care about something like that?
Plus she wouldn't be the one in charge.
Jinwu would be in charge.
And who is Jinwu's mother again?
These days, girls like Yeonhui are rare.
She listens to you pretty well, and she's kind.
When you suggested the surrogate,
she was totally okay with it.
Do you know how rare that is?
Yeonhui's a rare breed.
You think I did that for myself?
I did it for their happiness.
She used to listen to what I said,
but now she's trying to defy me.
Oh my...
Who dares to defy you in this house?
Oh wait. Jinwu.
Your super precious grandson.
Where did my prince go?
I can't see him.
Where did he go?
There you are.
Hide-and-seek at a time like this, honey?
Jinwu.
Your grandma is still upset.
So go on and give her a kiss
and ask her to come down for breakfast.
Then she'll feel all better.
Are you going to buy me a toy car?
Of course! Now go.
Get dressed already. Breakfast is ready.
You're a wily one, aren't you?
I'm busy.
I have to get ready for work.
Honey.
Is work that important?
Is it more important to you than
your husband, my mom, and Jinwu?
Honey.
Jinwu is still young
and mother keeps...
No, forget it.
President Jeong?
Grace Lee is waiting at the office.
Grace Lee?
She didn't even notify me.
I only just received the news myself.
You're here so early.
You should've told me.
I'm sorry.
She specifically told me not to call you.
Don't be so hard on her.
I told her I'd wait.
I enjoyed the tea.
If you had called us first,
we would've gone to your hotel.
I checked out in the morning.
What? But you just got here...
Is the main office calling you back?
No, I moved into a studio.
I think I'm going to be here for a while.
I think I'll set up a branch in Korea.
The main office is looking into
making Korean food commercially viable.
So I'll be taking on more responsibilities.
Do you understand my line of work?
Sure, of course.
Isn't that right, Mr. Lee?
Oh, without a doubt.
Please, ask us anything.
Well, since we're on the topic,
take me to your restaurant.
We can eat there as well.
We can head over there later.
First, we should brief you about our system...
I'd like to visit the restaurant first.
Let's get moving.
It's strange.
I've definitely seen her before.
Where have I seen her?
Where was it?
What? Now?
You said tomorrow or the day after.
Okay, okay. I'm hanging up.
A moment, please.
I just got a call.
Lasar's assistant manager from the States
is coming to visit.
Everyone, be fully prepared.
Chef Bae? Michael?
Chef Bae is taking the day off today.
What? A day off?
Why today? Call him right now.
Yes ma'am.
This is Chef Michael's phone.
I think he left it here yesterday.
I'm losing my mind.
Tell the other chefs
to cook exactly as it is in the recipes.
And when Chef Bae calls,
tell him to come right away.
Yes, ma'am.
Everyone, hurry up and get ready.
What am I going to do? I'm losing my mind.
She can't just come without warning.
What am I going to do?
Hello, I'm the branch manager of YM,
Jeong Jinsuk.
I'm the manager, Lee Gonghui.
Nice to meet you. I'm Grace Lee.
Where should we sit?
Ms. Lee?
What? Yes.
This way.
Ow. That hurts.
What's wrong?
What's going on?
Is Grace Lee or whoever she is
Lee Hwayeong?
I'm not sure.
I think it's her, but maybe it's not.
Yes or no?
It's definitely Hwayeong, I think.
Oh. I don't know either.
What is going on?
Ms. Lee, please take care of them.
Do not act like you know her.
- Yes. Understood. - Hurry.
What's going on?
Hello?
It's me.
Hey, Jinsuk.
Did you hear anything about that girl?
That girl?
Jinsuk, who are you talking about?
Lee Hwayeong. Did you forget already?
The surrogate, Lee Hwayeong.
Why are you asking me about her?
You shouldn't even bring her up.
I just thought that maybe...
Don't ever mention her name again.
But in any case, you have no idea?
Jinsuk, please.
Okay, okay. I'm hanging up.
I'm sure it's Lee Hwayeong.
What is she babbling on about?
Grandma.
Get over here, my puppy dog.
Did you wake up from your nap?
I'm right.
Or maybe not?
Here's the filet mignon steak
and the vongole pasta.
Enjoy.
Thank you.
I hope you like it.
Please try it while it's still hot.
It smells great.
It's a bit different from what I expected.
What? What do you mean?
The steak and pasta
are a bit below my standards.
I'm sure some people will like your changes.
Unless you're going for something unique,
you should stick to what people expect.
For the best restaurant in Korea,
this is a bit disappointing.
What happened?
She came in without warning.
The main chef is off today.
If the flavor of the food
changes according to the chef,
that means you have a problem.
I'm sorry.
Even though the main chef is off today,
the food shouldn't taste that different.
A restaurant with this kind of reputation
should show impeccable consistency, no?
If the flavor varies depending on the chef,
I think that's a huge problem.
Excuse me for a moment.
Auntie, on a day like today,
you gave the main chef the day off?
I'm sorry. I messed up.
I shouldn't have let him take the day off.
Wait.
How have you been?
Huh?
Lee Hwayeong?
Are you really Lee Hwayeong?
Yes.
How?
How did you?
Why? Is something wrong?
It's not that.
How did you
become Lasar's assistant manager?
My goodness.
Was there a mix-up?
Never mind that.
Why did you return?
You promised to never appear
in front of us under any circumstance.
Did you forget?
This isn't right.
Look, Ms. Jeong.
You're mistaken.
I'm Lasar Asia's assistant manager, Grace Lee.
Hwayeong.
Call me Grace Lee.
Let me repeat myself once more.
I'm Grace Lee.
Mr. Jeong spent seven years
trying to get a contract with Lasar.
If you don't want it all to go down the drain,
don't mess up.
Hey.
I can't believe this.
She must be crazy.
There are no special items for tomorrow.
The day after, you have a golf reservation
with President Morita of Morita Golf.
Okay then.
Mrs. Jeong
Why is Mrs. Jeong calling me?
Hello?
Grandpa!
Who's this?
Is that you, Jinwu?
Grandpa, can you buy me a toy car?
Toy car?
Yes, a toy car.
Oh no, Jinwu!
I'm sorry. I was distracted for a moment
and Jinwu must've called you.
Jinwu dialed by himself?
Yes.
Kids these days are so good with phones.
I'm sorry if I've bothered you.
Not at all.
Does this mean Jinwu's a genius?
He was playing with your phone,
he found my number, and then he called me?
Yes.
Okay then.
My goodness.
What happened?
It's just that...
Jinwu was playing with his grandma's phone,
when he found my number
and then called me all by himself.
My goodness.
Isn't my grandson a genius?
He is. You're right, President Baek.
Goodness.
The older I get,
the more I brag about my grandson.
Wait. That means that Jinwu
knows how to read already.
Yes, he's a genius.
You don't have to kiss up to me.
Goodness.
I'm disappointed.
You've been contacting Lasar for 7 years,
so I had high expectations.
Even after all this, do you still think
your restaurant is the best in Korea?
What else do you have to show me?
I'll give you three days.
If you can't come up with something by then,
I can't help but come down on you hard.
By that you mean...
I'd have to find a restaurant other than YM.
Can I ask you something?
What?
Have we ever met before?
I'm pretty sure I've seen you before
but I can't remember where.
I'm not sure.
You think so?
I'm sure I know her.
Welcome.
A present.
You're giving this to me?
It's so nice seeing your face again.
Right, it's her. Lee Hwayeong.
I remember now.
Grace Lee.
You're Lee Hwayeong.
It's good to see you again, Ms. Lee.
I mean...
It's good to see you, Hwayeong.
Don't be so thoughtless.
Lee Hwayeong is dead.
Do you remember now?
I used to be Lee Hwayeong.
The woman you tossed aside.
The mother of your precious son.
Jinwu's mom.