Episode 21
Is he your boyfriend?
No.
Oh come on.
Hold onto him, or you'll regret.
If you show an enthusiastic attitude, you'll get married soon.
Within a few months.
He's my coworker, not a boyfriend.
Such a bull. It's written on his face.
I said he's not.
The ghost is telling me, "They are in love with each other." Ok?
It depends on you. Hold onto him, and you'll gain wealth.
If you play tough to get, you'll make him leave.
It'll be too late then.
It's my phone.
Later when you find I'm right, hold a rite.
Your family really needs to comfort your ancestral ghosts.
Hello? Oh, hi. How are you?
Yes.
What?
Oh no, a charm doesn't work in that case.
Looks very cold.
Would you be ok to have a cold drink? Do you want Ruby to bring some medicine?
I feel ok after the hot bath. I'll be good with a good night sleep.
You can go sleep in your room.
I can sleep anywhere these days.
How about trying the oxygen room there?
How do they make those towel caps?
Oh...
Fold like this.
And tuck up each end just like this.
Oh...
You see?
I think Koreans are original and unusual in a sense.
That was the driving force of our economic growth.
Oh! I heard a funny story today.
Who told you?
One of my customers.
There was a man who's never dated a girl. One day his friend introduced a girl,
giving him a tip that since the girl likes Schubert,
he might want to bring up that topic.
So this guy memorized the name of Schubert along with his music, "Trout".
He also memorized that T in Trout came after S in Schubert, just in case.
But on the very day of date, he got so nervous that
when the girl asked him what kind of music he liked, his mind became totally blank.
But somehow Beethoven came to his mind. So the man said...
I like Beethoven's Carp.
Stop joking, please.
I like Mozart's Nemo.
Or Haydn's I...
Are you kidding me?
At the very moment, it hit him that it was Schubert.
Yonjoo, in fact it's Schubert and...
His "Tuna".
It's so funny.
As I meet so many customers these days, I can read people.
Then learn more about fortune telling and practice.
Should I?
What do you read in me? Could I succeed?
Let's see.
You'll be very successful.
Gees, what if I'm not?
I'll look after you.
Are you busy this weekend?
I'm going to go to the movie with my friend, and attend a wedding in the evening.
You should go to a theater with me.
Let's do that on this Sunday. Do you like action?
I prefer a mystery to an action film, like a thriller.
Me, too.
Jedoug and Jade are in the spa.
I know.
He asked us to join if we want to.
I don't want to.
Actually I don't like the spa either. People stare at me.
Don't worry. There are many foreigners on the street these days.
What time should you be there for Ms. Boss tomorrow?
She said I could stop by once in a while with you, unless she needs me.
I see.
I'm not sure if I should be paid for this work.
It's ok.
My stomach needs food.
Got it. Hold on a min.
I just want to quit my job.
Why?
My supervisor nurse is so mean.
She's riding me and I had to suck up to her.
Riding? Do you walk around in some vehicle?
No. We say "ride" when someone nags at you.
Oh...
I put presents in her locker with a note like,
I appreciate your discipline. I like you so much.
And that psycho suddenly changed her attitude. Gees, that's how I survive.
You must be tired. Sleep.
What about you?
I came here to observe, not to sleep.
Then go around the hall.
Hey, hey!
Go out.
Go out and sleep.
What is it...?
Come on! Prince could choke to death.
What are you talking about?
Can't you smell? Smell this room.
Nothing special, huh?
No.
Why?
I can't sleep if you're up.
I'm lying down, too.
Hope I can wake up early.
Do you want me to wake you up?
Please.
Have you thought about it?
What?
Oh, that?
Yes.
I'll do as you say.
Can I take it as you trust me?
Yes.
It's embarrassing to talk in this position.
Let's hold hands.
Just kidding. Don't look at me like I'm a satyr.
I'm not.
Good night.
Gosh! She made me wide awake...
Uhm! Delicious.
Oppa, you're eating because of me, right?
But it's good.
I miss soju.
Have some.
I have to take the wheel when you get sleepy.
Delicious.
If I were you, I would be very satisfied with my life.
You could go out with glamorous girls and travel around the world.
Isn't that amazing? Money is a blessing.
If it's a blessing, why people who won a lottery end up in misery?
Because they don't know how to use money.
Not all monks would feel happy and reach nirvana.
I'm not pursuing happiness.
Maybe not earthly happiness, but you're pursuing mental happiness.
Right. I don't feel happy with money.
Those who say they cannot buy happiness are shopping at a wrong place.
Someone said that.
I think that's true.
Let's say the richest man in the world is 80 year old,
and he proposed to you. Would you accept?
Don't give me an extreme example.
Suppose you have enough money. What would you do first?
Well, I'll buy a house first and... go travel.
Hey!
Hey...
Fat head, get up!
Hey, hey!
Hey, get up!
Give me money, now!
Get up!
Hurry, dullard!
What the....
That scared me.
Same here.
Hey, what was the number?
119.
That's for a fire report.
I can't think anything.
Hold, what was the number?
Oh right, it's 112.
Please forgive me, please!
Will you say "Forgive me" after you kill a man?
Fat head.
Did he call you Fat head? He called me a dullard.
Forgive me, please forgive me.
My wife will soon deliver a baby but I can't afford medical bills.
So I could not help... forgive me.
You could have earned money doing anything with your healthy body.
I did. But my father collapsed all of sudden yesterday...
...and I spent the money for his surgery.
Gees, he's cooking up.
It's true.
There's a cellphone in my pocket. Press one to call. My wife will answer.
Ask her where she is, and she'll say she's in the hospital.
I really didn't intend to harm you.
And this is not a real knife.
It's a toy. Look. I'm not lying.
I did it to get some money for my father's surgery.
Please, forgive me just once. Please?
Poverty is the mother of the crime.
I have a baby to come and my father is in an ICU.
Please understand how distressed I must have been to consider robbery.
More than "consider". You carried it out. No one has ever called me "Fat head."
It was only to threaten you. You're not a fat head.
Take out his cell phone.
In the right pocket. It's turned off.
Isn't it my wife?
No, it says "Baby."
It's she.
What should I do?
Let me talk with her. She's standing by my father in an ICU.
Put it on his ear. And listen.
Hello?
Why did you turn off the phone? Father passed away 30 minutes ago.
His father passed away.
Oh God! Father...
Father!
My father....
Oh my father...
Why get up this early?
To go to work.
You're off today.
Huh?
Oh, that's right. I don't have to go to work.
What are you doing?
Stay still.
Go away...
Just sleep!
Poor man....
My... So his father breathed his last when he was threatening us.
I know.
Condemn the office, but not its perpetrator.
I told you to check the door locked, didn't I?
I thought I did.
Then how could he sneak in? You don't do anything right.
It's a mistake. I just forgot.
What if I didn't hit him? I could have been robbed to penny.
We might have gotten hurt, too.
I'll make sure to lock the door.
You're so pure. Wise, understanding and lovable...
I couldn't love any other woman now. What should I do?
I showed your picture to my friends and asked them to guess whom.
They said "Your dad" instead of "your grandpa."
Are you that happy with it?
Of course.
He also heard lots of compliments that he looked young.
Dad, no more white hair, ok?
Dying hair can weaken my eyesight.
Yours is already weakened. Grant my wish.
He'll think about it. Just eat.
She looks hungry. May I feed her?
Come here Eggplant.
Is it her name?
Yes. It's Eggplant.
Boy...
Baby, have some fish.
Don't. A cat is a cat. Don't spoil her.
So do you want to go to the States? Make a two week vacation.
I can't.
Why not?
Working environment in a hospital is very poor. We can't take sick days off.
They'll make me resign if I insist for a vacation.
You're exaggerating.
I mean it.
But they don't pay you much.
I know.
Can you really show me the States if I take a leave?
Yes. I can do it for you.
So it was not empty words the other day, huh?
I always keep my words.
What about Ms. Boss?
She can come with us.
Can't she?
No. She has to keep up with chemo.
Boy, you're missing a great opportunity.
You are such an angel.
I ran into the shaman at the spa yesterday.
Did you ignore her?
I didn't recognize her at first but she initiated a talk.
What did she say?
She thought Jedoug was my boyfriend, and told me to catch him.
She's crazy.
She said I would regret if I let him go.
It could be a lie. To avenge us for getting our money back.
It didn't seem that way.
Or she could be out of her mind.
Don't hang around with Jedoug too much or a rumor will spread.
He accompanied me last night to relieve his fatigue.
I can't ignore him when he's taking care of my business.
I'm not telling you to ignore him. Just keep distance from him.
I'm concerned about you. You and Kyle are always together.
You know how he dresses. No one will take him for my boyfriend.
Even if he carries me on his back every day.
Also, he's not interested in women.
But he's very nice to you.
Because I'm like a sister to him.
Actually, he offered me to travel the States with him but I can't because of work.
Too bad.
Gosh, working for a hospital is not a joke.
Fall is too short.
I know.
Prince, are you happy out here?
Say "Yes.".
Isn't he adorable?
Of course he is.
Ok ok...
What's this... It's mommy. You can have it.
Oh, he's a good-looking boy.
Thank you.
Yes.
They say that men show affection to a grandchild more than their own child.
I know.
Is he your only grandson?
What? He's not our grandson.
No? Then...
A late child.
Oh, excuse me but... aren't you over 50?
I am.
Oh, what vigourous energy!
That's what a man's for!
I'm almost peeing in my pants.
Hey, heat the stew.
Ok?
Ok.
Hey, set the table for lunch.
I ordered a noodle. You don't eat flour food, right?
Why noodle when we have plenty of rice?
Because I want to.
Gees...
Enjoy.
Thanks.
How come you open the door not even asking who it was?
Didn't you learn anything from last night?
I knew it was a delivery.
But still!
Is that delicious?
Yes.
You're like a youngster craving for food.
I'm gonna have spicy noodle tomorrow.
What a waste of money.
Didn't you pay for rice? It's not free either.
Hi.
Chamomile tea, please.
Yes, ma'am.
A new face again.
Yes.
It's not good to change maids too frequently.
But the previous one was too clumsy.
Oh...
Should I put the walnut in the fridge?
Walnut?
Yes. You asked me to buy some.
When?
Yesterday.
You might have heard wrong.
No. You surely told me to buy some walnuts.
How can I be this forgetful?
Was I distracted because of the dress?
And?
Had he prayed in sincere instead of attempting robbery,
his father might have survived.
I taught him some lessons and let him go.
But still, you should have called the police.
I couldn't hand him over to the police when he's wailing for his father's death.
Also, he'll be a father soon.
What if he comes again?
He won't. I've reasoned him nicely.
If he returns evil for good, he'll be a helpless trash.
He looked like a good man, though.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Thank God that I was bold enough.
Joe was tied and so scared, doing nothing but shivering.
You are really something. How could you be that bold?
They say we can survive even in a tiger's den, if we have will.
That's so true. Keep it in your mind.
Ok.
You don't need any sedative?
Come on, I don't need any medicine.
Joe took tranquillizer, though.
I need to go prepare a dinner.
I do the meal, and Joes do the dishes.
You! Where were you without finishing dishwashing?
Why should I? And where were you?
You're supposed to do the dishes, aren't you?
Those are not my dishes. I ordered the food, remember?
Are you that eager to preserve your mortal body?
I'm not. I just have a pain in my wrist.
Your muscle's weakened because you rarely use it.
Gosh, something bugs my ear.
Act up to your age!
Mister.
Yes.
Is that a real autography of Woobin?
Yes. He stopped by here the other day.
Why didn't you take a picture with him?
I was not here.
Can I have a bottle of soju?
I can't sell alcohol to a minor.
I'm not a student in uniform.
What troubles you?
Mister, have you ever loved someone?
You wanna die?
Their ramen tastes terrific.
Hi, long time no see.
Hi.
Have a seat.
Three ramens please.
Sorry, ramens are all sold out.
I told you. We should have come earlier.
Hey, come here.
Why?
Just come, or you wanna hit?
Give me a cigarette if you have.
We don't.
You sure?
Yes.
We don't smoke.
Of course you don't.
Darn freaks.
Can we go?
Yeah.
You can't disturb my business.
Did I?
Actually, I'm not myself.
Not for me.
You're not gonna eat?
I'm not gonna eat rice.
Then you're gonna skip a meal?
This is my dinner.
You want some?
No. Go in somewhere and eat.
Why?
I might wield this at you.
With that rice paddle? Come on.
My supervisor complained about women at 24 hour fitness.
Why?
Because they fart on treadmills without shame,
and it smells horrible.
What is it?
The story Ruby told me a while ago...
Like what?
Be careful when you fart.
I don't fart that much.
Give me a break. I heard you several times.
You don't eat sour food, do you?
You're not gonna do the dishes again, are you?
No, I'm not.
Zealous for food, but lazy with work.
Life is short. I can live doing whatever I like.
You like working, so work hard. I'm not gonna stop you.
Who on earth like working?
We take efforts to live in a neat environment.
Your fastidiousness attracts few blessings.
It's like fishes cannot live in clean water.
Then why do you live like this, with all the supposed blessings?
I just like a relaxed life.
You may feel relaxed but some people around you suffer inside.
Try to relax, and your face will look rosy like mine.
What rosy face...
Dongja...
Were you sick?
Who the heck are you?
Choose one. Me or that jerk?
The jerk.
I'm a jerk, and you're a moron.
Shut up.
Are you sure?
Yes.
What about our love?
It was not love on my side.
What?
You know how good I've been to you!
Can't be better. I know.
And?
This jerk is, how can I put it... It's somewhat thrilling and... he's different from you.
Then what am I to you?
Dongja, crying does not suit you.
Half of the world populations are male.
How about changing your taste?
Just shut the mouth, jerk.
Boy...
Wanna die?
Want more blows?
Enough is enough. Stop it, or you'll regret.
Hey, I'm watching it.
I have to sleep.
You can't stop me watching. It's my joy in life.
Your joy is eating. Noodles and snacks...
It's dark at night for us to sleep. So lie down and sleep!
Turn off the light and get out.
What are you doing?
I'm going back to my house.
Now?
Gosh, I was crazy.
Stupid to come here to live with a devil.
Devil?
Disgusting haggard.
Say that again.
Are you deaf, you disgusting haggard?
You idiot loony!
Yes, I am loony!
Ouch!
He's like an angel.
You're like an angel when you sleep.
Did you look into my sleeping face?
Yes, you are always beautiful but all the more when you're sleeping.
Honey!
Yes, babe!
How about a drink?
Sounds good.
I'm happy.
Honey, isn't this happiness?
All our family is healthy, I have soju, I have a wonderful husband...
I think this place brings us luck.
Why?
I feel full of love as I stay here with you.
Me too.
Come, let's dance.
Ok.
Without music...
Heja.
Yes, Sangsik.
You are my destiny.
You're my destiny, too.
Who is it?
It's me.
Ok...
Huh? Mom! What happened?
Oh, well...
Did you have a fight with her?
Not even. I totally got beaten up.
How come? How did you provoke her to hit you?
I didn't say anything.
I was watching TV but she suddenly turned it off. So I asked why and...
Look at this.
So what did you say?
I don't remember.
I can't believe this. How old are you to fight?
She also went too far. How could she do this to you?
People will call us a boorish family.
Give me some medicine.
Ouch, it hurts.
Almost done. Hang on.
She treated me like her maid, not as her in-law,
pestering me watching TV,
and pestering me eating food.
Honey, put on socks.
What's the big deal?
You'll get cold.
Aren't you ashamed to do this at your age?
What a shame to your neighbor! You're hopeless.
Mom, how could you...
Huh? What happened?
Were you beaten up too?
Gosh, what a shame. I think I'm near my end.
Not as strong as before.
Did you have a nosebleed?
More than a nosebleed. I thought I was dying.
Why can't you live in peace with her?
Whenever I wash clothes, she smells it and asks me to go it again. So harsh.
Actually, you don't wash anything thoroughly. And you know her, don't you?
But I did it thoroughly.
She called me a devil, a disgusting haggard.
She just spat whatever.
Look, is that what an 80-year old woman can say?
She even supervises me washing the dishes. It's a torture.
We're only two. What's wrong to have a meal and get along well?
We can talk and rely on each other.
Gees, she doesn't appreciate all my effort to prepare a meal,
and she's too lazy to do the dishes and just orders a meal.
She doesn't make any meaty food.
There's nothing to eat.
It's all like bean stew, pickles, kimchi...
I think she's obsessed with pickles, every sort of...
She'll die with pickles probably.
So greedy for food.
She's not studying, she's not working... she's only fiddling around.
Eating all the time, and sleeping, eating again and sleeping...
Or watching TV, that's all.
She's tiring herself and people around her. I can never live with her.
I can't live in peace because of you.
You'll know if you live with her!
So upsetting.
I can't understand them at all. How come they don't change at all?
They are the same, an equal match.
And they fought over nothing. They're like children.
They must have been enemies in their previous life.
How come they can't even stay two days? Don't they have any sense of shame?
They never knew any shame.
Gratifying instant needs and just vents out anger.
Don't people usually gain wisdom and virtue as they get aged?
Remember what Jade said? It's hard to change characters,
since characters determine our destiny, and changing destiny is not easy.
Other grandparents inherit legacy to their grandchildren but...
I don't expect that much. I only wish they don't make any troubles.
I feel sorry to my kids so often because of my mother.
Same here.
I feel shameful to Jade.
I knew it. I knew they couldn't get along even a week.
They had a hand-to-hand fight.
Unbelievable. So who won?
They were both knocked down.
Goong grandma got a nose bleed.
Oh my...
They are the one who should teach us not to fight.
Don't tell Kyle.
Of course not.
Our family is a total upside down mess.
Yes, everything is upside down.
Like the water flowing upward.
Better to just laugh it away.
Gangji will be dumbfounded with our family.
I wish they're more careful in their behaviors.
Gangji will probably give up in a year.
Ok.
Don't your legs hurt?
No.
You might not be able to sleep on the floor. How about getting a twin bed for you?
Isn't it an excuse not to sleep with me?
No, I'm concerned you might feel uncomfortable.
I'll be ok.
I used to sleep with my grandma on the floor.
I think sleeping on the floor is not bad for the back.
Oh, my whole body aches.
Where are you going? You can't leave your sick mother alone.
You earned it. How could old women fight like that and ask for cares?
So heartless.
Prince, give me some massage.
How are you?
Hi. Where's Misook's mom?
In the restroom. She doesn't feel good. Have a seat please.
Thanks. What's wrong with her?
Want some tea? I have hot water.
Please.
Oh, this is good.
How's the business?
The same.
You're a kinda go-getter.
I'm just doing my best.
It does a young man good to suffer.
I heard you gave your room to Coral, right?
It's Kyle's idea.
I am so touched and thankful for your offer.
Don't mention it. I don't spend much time in the room so...
It was a waste.
I know it's out of courtesy but, we're actually in need.
I know. Don't worry.
It's not a goodbye, just some changes.
Are you tired?
Actually I'm a bit tired.
This is an herbal medicine, good for men.
My uncle was an Oriental medicine doctor.
He left the family 200 tablets of medicine and gave me 50 of them.
It was for my husband but...
I can give you 10, so take when you need energy.
I'm healthy enough.
Please. Take it. It's my heart of appreciation.
It works better for a healthy man than a weakened man.
Please!
Then I'll share it with Kyle.
I'll give him some as well. Don't worry.
Why don't you women have some?
It's good for men.
It contains ginseng, musk, bear's gall and all.
Thank you. I'll try it
It's good for your stamina.
I don't need it since I'm going to be a monk.
I accompanied my mother-in-law to a Buddhist service the other day,
and they said a monk needs to be physically strong as well.
I'm strong enough. I don't need it.
You can give it to Coral. He'll need it.
He should concentrate on studying.
Oppa, one of my relative made it. You can trust and take it.
It'll work when you're extremely tired.
But the new groom will need it more than I.
I wish you become a new groom, the husband of Ruby.
Take it when your stomach is empty, with some hot water.
Ok, thank you.
Let's go.
When will you drive by yourself?
She's good now.
When will you give me a ride?
Anytime, but would you be ok?
I'm too naive, or maybe too stupid.
Why?
I am seeing two women.
Yeah.
One is named Jongsook, the other Yanghee.
Somehow I called Yanghee "Jongsook".
Man, women are very perceptive.
I know.
She wants to stop seeing me.
Does your wife know?
She's always spying me but I play innocent.
Does she believe?
She has no other choice.
Hey, do you know how I managed?
If you follow this, you can see 10 women at the same time without any problem.
Tell any woman you see that you want to call her 'Rose' because of her beauty.
They'll love it.
So in any situation to any women, you can just call them 'Rose.'
Right, that's a good idea.
Man, I should have asked for your advice earlier.
Next time, you pay me a lesson fee.
Ok.
How's your friend's wedding yesterday?
Very crowded.
But the couple must be happy with opening gifts.
Do you have many people to invite?
I'm not marrying now.
But you will.
You can make a quick estimate.
It depends.
Do you have a big family?
Not really.
How about friends?
A decent number.
Don't you like the clothes?
I do. I'm saving it for a special occasion.
Enjoy while you can.
I'll wear it for special occasion.
Like what?
We'll see.
How about going to a concert next week?
As a special occasion for me?
Yes.
You want some popcorn?
I'm ok. I don't eat while watching a movie.
Does your mother like movies?
Yes.
She likes French movies more than Hollywood movies. Her major was French.
Oh really? I think we can get along well.
How's Kyle's mentor?
He can't go visit him in the hospital.
Why?
Some politics, I guess.
What?
Open my backpack.
Geez. Lower.
Wow! So cute!
I spent all the money I've saved to buy this. Raise her well.
How did you know I liked a cat?
I just know.
You overheard what I talked with Dongja, didn't you?
Yes.
I tried to find one that looks like you.
Do we look alike?
He's cute.
He is, right?
You spoiled little baby.
Did you like the film?
Yes. How about you?
Me too.
Where's the restroom...
Jade!
Oh, Sang-lan.
Your number has changed.
Yes. I've changed my career.
You're not working at the TV station anymore?
It's a long story.
Who is he?
My business partner.
How are you?
Find, how are you?
Do you have another appointment today?
No.
Then let's have a dinner together. I need to update with Jade.
What do you think?
I'm ok.
Byunghoon!
He's my fiance. Help me maintain a good image.
Byunghoon.
Ok, talk to you later.
I ran into my friend.
Oh.
This is Byonghoon Yoo.
And this is my college friend.
How are you?
I asked them to dine with us. Would it be ok with you?
Sure...
Excuse me.
I'll go with you.
He's handsome.
I quit the TV job after a fight with a PD. So I changed my number.
You should have told me at least.
Sorry I was so busy.
I'm running my mom's restaurant business.
He is a rentee in my house as well as my business partner. Don't ask him in details.
Don't worry.
Is he your fiance?
Yes. He's a doctor. It's not been long since we met, though.
Then why? You don't know him well, do you?
You know me. I tested him already. He's B plus.
I need to settle in marriage now.
Excuse me. Do you remember me?
I do.
Can you call Ruby's sister and ask her to pretend not to know me?
You know what I mean, right?