If a person has done something wrong, they should beg for forgiveness.
Get down and beg her!
Until then, I can't allow this marriage.
Get down on your knees. Can't you do it?
- Honey... - Do you need time to think?
Mom, I don't need his apology.
Then I will give you some time.
We'll wait in the living room. Think about it.
Get down on your knees and apologize or go home.
But if you leave like this...
- Mom... - Don't ever set foot in here again.
Take your wine with you too.
Mom, I said it's alright.
I don't need his apology.
Mom!
Wait here.
Mom, what's wrong with you?
What did he do that's so wrong? Why does he have to kneel?
Yes, honey. This is too much.
It's way too harsh.
You should let a man keep his pride.
A man's pride isn't the only pride that exists.
What about my pride? Or Suyeong's pride?
I'm alright. My pride isn't hurt.
I'm not alright with it!
There's no way I can like him right now.
So you be quiet.
What did he do that's so wrong?
It was an unexpected pregnancy. He was perplexed.
How could he decide on marriage that easily?
Why do you keep shouting at me?
Do you know what I did to get him this far?
If he leaves now and I end up as a single mom, what will you do?
You're so hopeless.
Are you acting this way because you're scared he may leave?
Yes, I'm nervous that he will just go home.
So take it back. Right now!
Mom, you doing this doesn't help me at all.
It's pointless. Take it back.
- Be quiet and stay out! - How can I?
I could end up as a single mom because of this.
Cha Suyeong, are you a fool?
Yes, I'm a fool.
My own mom doesn't trust me. Of course I'm a fool.
Mom, don't you trust me?
I chose him.
Your daughter chose him. Can't you trust him a little?
What do you get out of making him get down on his knees?
What do you get out of degrading him like that?
Suyeong, lower your voice.
If you force him to get down on his knees...
How do you want him to feel about me and about you?
Why is your pride the only thing that is important?
He's a precious child in his family too.
He's just as precious as your daughter is!
Is this really my daughter?
Yes, she's your daughter and you're overdoing it too.
Taebeom...
I hurt your precious daughter. I'm sorry to have worried you.
Thanks for coming over now and apologizing like this.
It's alright, get up now.
- Honey. - It's alright.
I'm glad you've realized. You may get up now.
Honey, it's a little awkward to continue eating, isn't it?
Yes, sit down.
- I'll bring dessert and tea. - It's alright.
- I'll leave now. - Yes, do that.
Go home today. Let's meet again some other time.
Hey!
Hey, thanks.
I told you not to talk impolitely to me.
I'm sorry.
What's wrong? You're scaring me.
If you talk rudely to me, I'll do the same.
And I don't want us to end up like that.
Do you want us to be like that?
Alright. I will be careful.
Do we have to get married like this?
You got through the final, toughest part. What's the matter?
I let go of my pride for you so you have to let go of something too.
If I find the love of my life while we're married...
I'll meet her as I like. Don't interfere.
Why don't you answer me? Can't you handle that?
Alright. Do that.
And let's review the agreement about minimal interference from parents.
Not minimal, but forbidden. Especially your mother.
I can't guarantee that, but I will try.
You know it's a lie if I guarantee it.
I will try. Anything else?
Let's get this wedding over and done with.
If anything else bothers me, I may not be able to take it.
Alright. That's what I want too.
- Anything else? - The end.
Go inside.
You didn't mean it when you kneeled.
You didn't want to do it, but you forced yourself.
I was really touched, you know.
Go.
I saw your photos in the kitchen.
I could see that you really are a precious daughter.
I hurt their precious daughter and made life hard for her.
But I still didn't deserve to get down on my knees.
I'm not used to apologizing for things I didn't do wrong.
But I did feel sorry towards your parents.
This is a contracted marriage.
I will really try my best.
But it seems like an unlikely miracle that I'll see you as a woman.
That's why I kneeled. To apologize in advance.
I didn't just get down on my knees for the sake of it.
Go inside.
- Sumi! - Hi.
Sit over there for a second.
Here's your card.
- Thank you very much. - Goodbye.
- Excuse me! - Yes, just a minute.
- Enjoy it. Thank you. - Bye.
Goodbye.
My legs are so sore. Sorry to keep you waiting.
Your shop's so busy.
I counted. 11 customers in 20 minutes.
We have a lot of regulars.
The sales are consistent. No peak or off-peak seasons.
I even bought a house with the money I earned.
Really? You're amazing.
I wish I was healthy enough to keep it. I have no choice.
So? Have you thought about it?
Now that I've seen it myself, I really want to buy it.
Do you think I can do a good job?
Of course. Look at me.
The location's great. You just have to sit here and customers will come.
Nam Yeoul, my friend. You deserve to live a good life too.
Sumi, thanks. You're a great friend.
Thank you.
Thank you, goodbye.
Oh, my goodness! Mister...
You weren't sleeping, were you?
Did you drink?
I have something to give you.
Oh! My pen!
What is it?
We found out this pen was a gift from a restaurant in Hong Kong.
This pen's helping us to gather a few clues.
Good. You'll find out why my dad gave the professor that watch too.
I will. I'm going through all this effort to find that out.
- But... - But what?
If it ends up that you were illicitly admitted, you're dead.
You still don't believe me?
I may not be a genius, but I don't need to bribe my way in.
I told you. I held crayons even before I held spoons.
I always played alone drawing pictures.
Look. I'm playing with peppers, pumpkins and green onions right now.
Pen, please.
But you must find out the truth.
That my dad's innocent and that I wasn't illicitly admitted.
What's that around your neck?
Why are your shoes around your neck?
You have your shoes tied around your neck.
They're not my shoes.
If they're not yours, whose are they?
You're not wearing any shoes. Just socks.
- They're not mine. - So whose shoes are they?
Are you drunk?
What is it?
What are you doing?
Are you asleep? Are you sleeping?
What's with this guy? Has he really fallen asleep?
No way.
This is nuts.
Mister, get up.
What will I do if you sleep here?
Mister!
Mister.
Mister...
Mister! Get up!
You can't sleep here!
Mister...
I don't believe this.
Mrs. Hwang, I'm sorry.
I wanted to die when I first lost it and got thrown out.
It was so hard for me. I hated you to death.
But now I know that you would never do that.
I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
What's wrong? Why are you sighing at the wardrobe?
You weren't asleep? I thought you were sleeping.
You woke me up. Are you upset that the wardrobe's too old?
No, I was just thinking...
I was wondering how Taebeom's visit went.
He would've done well. Taebeom's a great kid.
We should rent a house for him if he's getting married.
He has his studio apartment.
It's tiny. Suyeong won't want to live there.
Do we have to find a place for them then?
Even with the deposit from the apartment we'll need a lot more money.
- Deposits are so expensive these days. - I know.
If I think about how good Taebeom has been to us...
I want to take out a bank loan and rent a nice house for him.
But we just paid off our debts. It's stifling to think about more debt.
She's from such a rich family. I don't know what to do.
We may do our best, but they will just think it's a joke.
We just have to do what we can.
Talk about it with Taebeom when he comes home.
Having rich in-laws isn't all that enjoyable.
I know. Her father was a minister.
Her mother's a professor.
Taebeom alone has nothing to feel inferior about.
We don't have to feel inferior either.
I don't know about me, but you're a wonderful woman.
I'm not wonderful.
You're embarrassing me. Let's just go to bed.
What? You are wonderful.
- If it wasn't for you... - What's great about me?
Just go to sleep.
I'm not wonderful. If I think about what I did...
- Go to sleep. - What's the matter?
Did you get caught trying to steal Jongmi's feed?
Taehui! Did you just get home?
Yes, mom. You're up early.
Did you work all night? Were you undercover?
- Did you drink? - We had a few drinks after work.
- Until now? - No, I slept at the office...
- Then have some honey tea. - Mom, it's okay.
- I have to wash up and go. - No, drink it and take a nap.
Your health is more important than work and investigations.
Look at your poor complexion.
Have some honey tea, okay?
Mom, I don't need honey tea. You know I don't like sweet food.
That's right. You don't like sweet things.
Want some fresh tomato juice then?
Mom, don't bother. I'm fine.
It's not bothersome. You're my son.
Go upstairs. I'll bring it to you.
Wait... Was she awake when you came home?
- No, I don't think so. - Okay then.
I don't want her to wait for me in front of the door again.
It will take time to make the juice. Go upstairs.
She's not awake yet. Take your time.
- What are you up to? - I'm just looking for something.
What? What are you looking for in my room at this hour?
Were you looking for my cards?
So you could take out some money in secret?
People don't know the real you. They only think I'm the bad one.
I just did it once. Must you bring it up all the time?
Just once?
What was that about asking me to lend you $30,000 the other day?
Are you trying to start up some hopeless business venture again?
What? Hopeless?
Tell me. What are you up to?
Tell me. You asked for a huge amount of $30,000.
You must have some wild ideas.
What did you say? $30,000?
- Are you up to something again? - No, mom.
Why bug your brother for $30,000 then?
I never bugged him. I came to find some scissors.
Mom, Taepil didn't do that.
Do you want to see me die?
I've had a terrible life because of your father's dreams.
I've never been able to stretch my legs out and sit in peace.
I've only just started to relax now.
Are you taking over from him and making me nervous now?
That's not it.
I just mentioned $30,000 as a joke a few days ago.
You said it because you're up to something!
Why would you say that out of nowhere?
You've been to the army. You should be mature now.
Are you going to keep living jobless like this forever?
Yes, mom. Taepil's right.
It was just a joke. I was worried, that's all.
It's true. He didn't say anything.
I was just nagging him.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Okay. What a relief...
Anyway, listen to what your brother says.
Taehui's always right.
Taehui thinks of you almost as much as I do.
The reason why you got through high school safely...
It's because Taehui kept dragging you back to your desk.
You were the brother of the school's top student, Hwang Taehui.
You know that's why the teachers were good to you.
Don't be so rude!
Why is this here?
It looks like an old photo.
- Let's eat. - Thank you for the meal.
How was your visit, Taebeom?
Yes, how was your mother-in-law? Was she good to you?
Yes. She was really kind. I was touched.
She made the meal herself. She cooked up a feast.
They were both nice to me.
Suyeong's father seems to be noble in character.
Really?
Judging from her behavior last time, seemed like she could murder someone.
- I guess I was too quick to judge. - Yes, you don't need to worry.
You know me, grandma. I'm handsome, I'm a great reporter.
All parents with daughters fancy me as their son-in-law.
I'm IBC's rising star, Hwang Taebeom.
It can't be easy boasting about yourself shamelessly like that.
He's not well, grandma.
Dad, how about meeting the in-laws this weekend?
We're thinking of getting married soon.
There's no reason to postpone it.
- Are we alright for this weekend? - Yes, that's fine.
Are her parents free?
Yes, I'll set it for Saturday then.
Neither Suyeong nor I are fans of elaborate weddings.
We'd like to each invite 25 close relatives and family.
No more than 50 guests all together.
We want to hold a small and meaningful wedding.
Wait a minute. What do you mean?
25 guests? Just family?
- I think so mother. - That's absurd.
Your aunts and uncles... How many is that already?
Yes. What about all the neighbors?
Don't invite the neighbors.
What are you on about?
We gave all that money at neighbor's weddings.
Mom, are you looking to collect money at my wedding?
Of course. We should get back all the money we put in.
Just collect it when Taesik gets married.
It seems like he will get married soon anyway.
Are we getting interest? Why should we wait?
Don't drag me into this.
I know your intentions, but 25 guests is too little.
Of course. People will be upset.
Suyeong and I discussed it. We told her parents too.
Already? You didn't even discuss it with us.
We have good intentions. Please agree to it, dad.
I don't want to put on a flashy, grand wedding.
Suyeong is even more strict.
She doesn't even want a wedding. She just wanted to exchange vows.
I said it's the first family wedding. Both parents will be disappointed.
I talked her into it. This is what we agreed on.
If we invite more guests, she could refuse to marry me.
She's really noble-minded.
Even so... What will you do about a house then?
A house? I was just going to live in my studio apartment.
Isn't it too small? Did she agree to it?
We haven't discussed it yet. I'll ask her about it.
Mrs. Hwang!
Oh, you're having breakfast.
- Jaeun, did you have breakfast? - No, not yet.
Then come and sit down. Join us.
No, I have to go to school. I just came to say hello.
You should still eat.
It doesn't take that long to have breakfast.
Honey...
See? She's already gone to get your rice.
What am I doing?
Wake up to yourself. Don't be weak.
I wasn't getting rice.
I thought I told you not to come inside the house.
Yes, I know that.
I'm going to school today. I just came to tell you that.
I finish at 3 p.m. I'll come straight after class.
Wait... Can I have a glass of water?
Of course. I'm sure you can have a glass of water.
Thank you.
25 guests each? 50 guests in total?
Yes, Taebeom and I already agreed to it.
I was never a fan of elaborate weddings anyway.
Taebeom is fixed on his opinions regarding weddings too.
Goodness... How could you two decide without even discussing it with us?
Taebeom says we don't even need a wedding, just exchanging of vows.
I told him our parents will be really disappointed.
I said we should at least invite our relatives.
I barely talked him into having a small, yet meaningful wedding.
You're so thoughtless. Will you die if he tells you to?
Yes, or at least pretend to die.
I don't want to discomfort him any further.
Mom, I know you will agree to it happily.
You always want to practice noblesse oblige.
- Honey... - What's wrong?
I feel proud that we've raised a wonderful daughter.
I'm glad that Taebeom has such a noble spirit too.
Isn't that what you always wanted? Noblesse oblige.
Can't we increase the number of guests slightly?
Just a little... 50 more.
- No. - You're the only child I have.
Where's aunt? Where did she go so early in the morning?
- What about your honeymoon? - We're not going. Too much work.
How can you not go?
Why don't you just skip the wedding altogether then?
If you have such little time, why have a wedding?
Should we do that? Won't you be upset?
Wait a minute!
Tell them about the weekend?
- Did you tell them about the weekend? - Yes, I did.
This Saturday, 1 o'clock.
I told them as well.
- Let's just talk comfortably. - Comfortably?
Let's just talk down to each other. It's really awkward.
If you talk down to me, that will solve everything.
No, talk politely just as we promised.
Fine then.
My parents will make the reservations.
Alright.
I have something else to discuss. About our home...
My parents have a small villa.
I'd like to live there.
Unless there's a miracle and you see me as a woman...
We will only live together for a year.
I hope you will agree to follow my wishes about this.
I don't mind. Do that then.
- Thanks. - "Thank you."
Thank you!
Suyeong, I'm at the cafe near your work.
Can we meet briefly?
I have something to tell you.
Okay, I'll wait for you.
Nam Yeoul, you can do it. You will do wonderfully.
- You can do it. - Yes, a big success this time.
I have a great business item.
If you invest, in 3 months, I'll double... No triple your money.
Don't look elsewhere...
Hello?
That old hag!
I'm so sorry.
- It's okay. - I feel so terrible.
Okay then, buy me a cup of coffee.
A coffee? Alright then.
Aunt, I'm too busy. See you at home, sorry.
Taebeom, are you busy?
I want to discuss my future with you.
Fine, let's talk later then.
Bye.
That young lady signed up for a store this big?
This is my dream.
This area's not a good spot. Why did she sign up here?
Her number...
010...
What do you think you're doing?
Don't get the wrong idea.
You left this here. I was looking for your number.
That's why I looked through your documents.
It's true.
Look here.
I was going to return those precious documents right away.
Alright then.
Excuse me! Don't you know me?
I'm sure we've met before. Don't you remember?
- Where did we meet? - I was in the States all this time.
Then you came to the business convention, didn't you?
I went there too. I was interested in hiking fashion stores too.
Now I remember you.
How could I forget a beautiful woman like you?
I'm sure you know, but that store's not at a good location.
There are 7 hiking fashion stores nearby and 2 department stores.
An outlet was opened recently. It's really competitive.
Other retailers near that store are all doing poorly too.
Do you have a business plan?
- Excuse me. - Yes?
Don't live your life that way. You're still young, why do that?
Don't you even think of your parents?
Excuse me.
Don't live like that, alright?
Goodness...
- Eat up. - Yejin, did you get home safely?
Yes, I'm on my way to work.
I'm on the afternoon shift today.
Yes, it's great to hear your voice too.
Your mouth is about to tear.
Goodbye.
It's nothing, Yejin. I was saying bye to my grandmother.
The amusement park?
Yes, I'm free on the weekend.
Do you like going on rides?
Grandma...
Here. I'll make some more if you want it.
Thanks.
It's good. Have some.
It's okay. The smell of oil has made me lose my appetite.
Misuk, do you like Taesik?
- No, grandma. - That's a relief.
Taesik is seeing someone. He'll get married soon.
I've grown fond of you living as my neighbor.
Don't get your hopes up and get hurt.
Even if he was single, you're no match for him.
You have a child and you've been married once before.
Grandma, I have high standards too.
Even if I was married before and have a child...
Taesik's really not my type.
- Really? - What's good about him anyway?
He's timid, indecisive and he's not masculine at all.
He's old too.
Successful women look for men who are younger these days.
That's the case for successful women, not you.
Anyway, I'm relieved.
Then this isn't a bribe, right? It's just a kind gesture?
Of course. I'm not that calculative.
Good.
Make me another pancake then, "Miss Purity."
This wouldn't have happened if you'd looked into it this morning.
We lost him at the last minute.
I'm sorry. I didn't know Hong Mansik would take off so quickly.
You made the same mistake last time with Baek Inho.
Are you going to keep this up?
I'm sorry.
We don't know when Hong Mansik will be back in Korea.
His family moved to China too so he's not visiting as often.
- We can't just wait. - Yes, yes.
I'll call his family, acquaintances in China and try to reach him.
- Do a good job. - Okay.
Did you tie my shoes around my neck? I told you not to do that again.
What can I do then?
You took your shoes off getting into the cab and I know you'll do it again.
Alright. Next time, I won't care whether you lose them or not.
I could forgive you if you buy me a caramel macchiato.
Otherwise, this photo may go up on your station's website.
What is it?
It's nothing.
Didn't have to hit me...
How much is this dishwasher?
I really have to buy something. I must buy it.
So please give me a lot for this.
I've never used this before.
How about this? I bought it when I went abroad.
- Thank you. - Yes, goodbye.
Did you use my shampoo again?
- How many times has it been already? - I'll buy you a new one.
- It doesn't cost much. - Buy me a new one then!
You're so annoying. Are you a beggar? Why use our things?
- Let's go. - A beggar?
Are you done talking? Come back here!
Did you do that just to live like this?
I won't forgive you. I can't.
- Dad. - Hello.
I'll do it.
- Did you stop the pear plague? - Almost.
- It's good we stopped it early. - Yes.
How did you know the trees were damaged?
Of course I know. I am the eldest son.
I'm not good at my role, but I mean well.
Are you happy that Taebeom is getting married?
I'm glad and worried as well.
I want to make preparations but we can't afford it.
Men just have to take care of providing a house, don't they?
Just a house? You make it sound so easy.
You should be getting married first.
I know that. I'm really sorry I disappointed you.
I think I can get married this year. Things are going well with Yejin.
Don't just say that. Bring her home so I can believe you.
You always get our hopes up.
Last time when you went bankrupt in the Philippines...
- Dad, don't talk about that. - Okay, okay.
I'm not one to talk about going broke.
- Forget I said that. - It's for real this time.
You won't believe me anyway.
I'll bring Yejin home soon.
You and mom are preoccupied with Taebeom's wedding
so I was putting it off. Should I just bring her over on Sunday?
Of course. Even if we're busy, I'd love to meet her.
You'll be so shocked when you meet her.
Let me see her first!
Can't you even push that? Who would want to marry you?
You're home early today.
The photo did work then. You finally bought me coffee.
Thank you.
I had a terrible day. This should cheer me up.
Thank you.
I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
Wait.
Is this yours?
Why do you have that?
Who is it? It looks like an old photo.
Why do you have that?
Why are you getting angry? What did I do?
I just found it in the tent this morning.
I thought you dropped it. I kept it to return to you.
What on earth is wrong with him?
You look like you could beat me up.
You still had the photo?
It's your mom, isn't it?
- Get out. - You look like her. She's pretty.
- Did she leave when you were 6? - I said get out.
You feel human today, having a photo of your mom...
For over 20 years, you never talked about...
Do you want to die? If so, then keep talking.
Okay, I'll let it go.
- Mom, do you feel uncomfortable? - No, why should I?
Of course not. She's not the type to feel small over this.
It's just a restaurant, mom.
I know that. Your dad is more nervous than I am.
I'm not nervous.
I've been to places like this more often than you have.
How many are coming from her side?
Just Suyeong's parents and Suyeong.
Then there are too many from our side.
- I shouldn't have come. - Don't say that.
You're the eldest in our family. Of course you should be here.
They're here.