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Episode 20
I was once your child.
I'm Ko Han Dol.
I wish I could...
I wish I could think of you as someone who was once my mother.
But I can't even do that.
The mother who I imagined in my heart...
You took her away from me.
Long ago,
You denied me.
But I will deny you now.
Are you really... Han Dol?
Are you really Han Dol?
Explain to me so I can understand.
I can't understand.
Why should I do that?
I am the one who can't understand.
I had to become Ki Ho Tae, trapped in a dark room at an orphanage.
Feeling scared to death, I waited for my dad to come get me every day.
What were you doing then?
Explain to me.
Tell me why my father had to die alone..
Why I had to live as Ki Ho Tae...
Explain it all to me. Make me understand!
I...
I thought you were dead.
Was it so easy to believe that?
You didn't see it yourself.
How can you give up your son over a piece of paper?
You shouldn't have believed I was dead even if everyone else said so.
You shouldn't have given up so easily.
You shouldn't have done that!
Wait! Don't go!
Don't go, Han Dol!
Ko Han Dol and Handol Food. Don't you see it?
I wasn't confident.
I met your father right after I graduated from college.
I had feelings for Mr. Lee Ki Chan then.
I was rejected by him, but I couldn't give up on him.
Your father sympathized with me, I was so desperate.
Your father often comforted me and heard me out.
He was a very close friend of Lee Ki Chan.
Your father was very kind and warm.
When I was with him,
I felt I could forget my anger and resentment toward Lee Ki Chan.
It was impossible for me to marry your father since he was practically an orphan.
My parents had high hopes for me since I was an only child.
I just ran away and went to your father.
To live with him.
He tried hard to persuade me to go back home.
But I was stubborn.
I said I could do it.
I said I wouldn't mind being poor.
This...
Your father gave it to me when you were born.
He said he wanted to name you Han Dol.
When you were born...
He was so happy.
However,
I started feeling nervous.
Lee Ki Chan and his wife visited us to see you.
I was miserable.
I wondered if I chose your dad out of my anger toward Lee Ki Chan.
I wondered if I really loved your father.
After that, I couldn't sleep.
I couldn't stand it.
Worries over money to pay the rent and buy your formula...
Your father who gave up on his dream and worked so hard...
I couldn't stand any of that.
Your father...
... was so nice to me.
He thought I had postpartum depression.
So, he took care of you all night and comforted me.
He was sleep deprived.
But he always smiled at me.
He endured it all.
I thought it would get better.
But one day,
I was washing your diapers with cold water.
My hands were cold to the point I couldn't stand it.
I realized then.
I couldn't live like that anymore.
I was beside myself. I fed you and...
put you to bed.
When I came to my senses,
I found myself standing in front of my parents' house.
It may sound absurd.
That day, I decided to forget everything.
I thought that was the only way I could survive.
As if nothing had happened, I married someone and had a baby.
I only devoted myself to work.
I thought I moved on.
I thought I forgot everything.
One day, your father called me.
He asked me to see him.
He asked me to see him and you at an amusement park.
So...
Did you have me kidnapped and sent to an orphanage?
To hide your past?
What are you saying?
He was the one who didn't keep the promise.
I was waiting at the amusement park.
Your father sent me a message through my secretary.
He said he couldn't make it.
I found out later through Lee Ki Chan...
...that your father had stage four lung cancer and died.
That was when I learned your father entrusted you to Lee Ki Chan.
Still, he wanted us to meet...
before he died.
Just one last time before he died...
He wanted to see me.
You are right.
I don't deserve to be your mom.
I just gave up on finding you after I saw the notice of your death.
I don't have the right to be your mom. But I need to know.
What happened?
What happened to you then?
I need to know!
Han Dol...
Where is my father buried?
I heard there is no tomb.
In the bamboo forest near Earth and Man,
He is free...
That was your father's favorite place to be.
After he passed away,
Didn't you visit him even once?
I couldn't dare visit him.
I know you can't understand.
-But... -What I can't forgive is...
Not that you abandoned me and my father.
But, just as you forgot about your dead son so easily,
You abandoned my father again after his death.
You didn't even feel remorse.
You don't need to know how I lived.
My ties with you...
...ended the moment you left me and my father.
Are you happy now?
At least you should be happy.
Oh Myung Chul...
I am the one who can't understand.
I had to become Ki Ho Tae, trapped in a dark room at an orphanage.
Is that why you had me kidnapped and sent to an orphanage?
When did you come home?
I prepared wine to drink with you. It's from Chairman Kim of Sunhwa Group.
Honey!
What are you doing?
Take your hands off.
-Honey... -Let go.
-Take your hands off! -What are you doing?
Was it you?
Did you do it?
You knew everything all this time.
You knew about Ko Sun Woo and Han Dol!
Who the heck are they?
I can't answer you since I don't know them.
Tell me. Why are you doing this?
It must be something serious, enough to make you lose yourself.
Calm down and explain it to me.
Please sit.
Honey.
Honey!
Talk to me!
You should tell me what this is about.
Honey!
I am sorry.
I am so sorry.
I can't forgive.
Even though I try hard,
I can't forgive them.
Turnip Pickles
Is Ki Ho Tae his real name?
No, it's not.
Then?
What is his real name?
It's Ko Han Dol.
Are you in there, Uncle?
Uncle...
Your mother...
...died because of me.
I was cruel to her.
I told her I didn't want you or a family.
All she wanted from me was my love.
But I even took that away from her.
I cruelly denied...
...both you and your mother.
Weren't you in love with her?
-That didn't matter. -Why not?
I was someone who was too evil and lacking to accept you two.
I didn't even hesitate to harm people.
And you were born.
Your mother told me she named you Seol. But I didn't go see you.
I worried I might feel weak once I saw you.
I thought I could just forget you.
That winter,
It snowed a lot.
Whenever it snowed, it felt as if you were talking to me.
I realized then.
I might be able to fool myself.
But I couldn't help missing you.
When I went to find you and your mother,
Your mother had already passed away.
And you had been adopted and lived in Japan.
Did you stay at Earth and Man, seeking forgiveness?
You can't be forgiven...
by someone who already passed away.
And I don't dare to ask for forgiveness.
Because everything resulted from the way I lived my life.
I just thought...
I could start a new life if it was at Earth and Man.
I thought I could become a decent human being there.
The reason I came to see you...
...is to tell you to forget your father.
Just shake off someone like me.
Please live happily just as you are.
Move on from your past. With all your strength...
You should live happily.
That's the only gift you can give your mom, Seol.
I am sorry, Seol.
Wait!
Please stop it.
Please stop blaming yourself.
You spent too much time blaming yourself.
You deeply worried about me and waited for me.
That's enough for me.
Thank you for your courage.
Dad.
He is free... in the bamboo forest next to Earth and Man.
That was his favorite place to be.
What were you doing outside, Ho Tae?
Why aren't you in bed?
I waited for you, Ho Tae.
It's cold. Come on in.
Why are you standing there like that?
Once I step over this door,
I might become a good person.
I don't like that.
Please take care of us today.
Oh!
Did you sleep well?
You got up early.
You are a little late today. You must have been tired.
I guess so.
This soup will get rid of your fatigue.
You like Dalrae miso soup.
I like the name, Dalrae (homonym with comfort).
When I say "Dalrae", I feel already comforted.
Are you alright?
Let me taste it.
Sure! I am confident this time.
Why? Is it not good?
It's not Dalrae miso soup yet.
What do you mean?
Oh, my! I forgot to put in Dalrae.
When are you going to the movies?
I heard you are going to see a movie with the teacher.
Yeah.
Why don't you go today? It's your day off.
I have something to tell you.
You mean, Chairwoman Chung from Handol Food?
Yes.
Ho Tae must be in pain.
If I were him, I wouldn't be able to handle it.
I want to help him,
But there's nothing I can do for him.
Can you please be there for him?
It must be hard for you too. I am sorry.
Don't worry. Thanks for telling me.
To be honest,
I am scared.
Something bad might happen to him.
I am so scared of that.
Wake up. Ki Ho Tae came.
What brought you here?
Was it Oh Myung Chul's order?
You did everything as he ordered, right?
Why do I realize that now?
Oh Myung Chul was behind everything you did.
What do you mean?
President Oh doesn't even know about you.
You are not good at lying today.
I didn't come to hear an honest answer from you.
I came to see your eyes.
Humans don't lie only with the mouth.
And I got my answer.
Don't be impulsive.
Give me some time.
What do you mean?
If you give me time, I can give you...
the answer you want.
Don't be impulsive.
Give me some time.
What do you mean?
If you give me time, I can give you...
the answer you want.
Don't be impulsive.
Give me some time.
What do you mean?
If you give me time, I will give you the answer you want.
So, don't do anything rash, Ki Ho Tae.
You are just his handy man.
The person I should deal with is Oh Myung Chul.
You must not meet him.
What is the reason?
Aren't you overly loyal to him?
I am asking you.
Just wait.
I wanted to see him.
I was curious who he looks like.
What do you intend to do with this child?
This will be the last time I see him.
He's asleep. Make it painless for him.
The only person I can trust is you.
You are my hometown friend, and you're like family to me.
How did your mother's surgery go?
It went well, thanks to you.
That's a relief. It was major surgery.
Have her stay in the VIP room for a while.
Oh, I bought her a condo.
She should enjoy the rest of her life.
Did you really cancel your business trip to America?
Yes.
I am a little tired these days.
I think Hae Jun should go instead.
Got it. I will make the arrangements.
Sometimes I forget.
The fact you are a good person.
Probably you are still staying with me because you are good in nature.
That's why you did that 15 years ago.
I know it was an accident.
And I understand.
You could kill someone for a woman you love.
Our difference is that...
It was compassion for you, and hatred for me.
You earned love from that.
But I couldn't.
We have a lot in common.
We were extremely poor.
We had no one to depend on.
I guess I am getting old.
I keep thinking of the old days.
There is about one month left?
What are you referring to?
Until the statute of limitations on your case expires.
It will be alright since you were fine so far.
Don't you think so?
Hae Jun?
Yes, mom.
Can you come to see me?
Today?
-Is something wrong? -I need to talk to you.
Can you come?
Yes.
What is it about?
I will tell you when you come.
What's up? You called me out to a place like this?
Just because. What do you want to drink?
Just water.
Why didn't you just come to Earth and Man?
Is everything okay?
Did you come because you're worried?
Young Ju came to see me.
You know she's a reporter.
I do.
You've been named as a suspect in a case.
A suspect?
I didn't hear the details.
Do you know anything about it?
Is it about Robbin Hood?
Robbin Hood?
-It's nothing. -What is it?
Tell me what you know.
I told you I had visited the witch.
Yes.
That day, Robbin Hood kidnapped her.
Do you even know about Robbin Hood?
I think I heard about him on the news.
Anyway, it's nonsense. Don't worry.
But you should still be careful.
According to Young Ju, the police are watching you.
Don't worry. Nothing will happen.
Let's get out. It's stuffy in here.
You know that too.
The weak can be easily wronged despite their innocence.
They may just frame you as Robbin Hood.
You should be careful.
Okay. I got it.
I will be careful. Let's go eat at Earth and Man.
Where are you going?
Do you ever tell me where you go?
Is something going on with you?
You had a hard time sleeping last night. Is something wrong?
Well...
Stop making Kang San worry.
Why do you make her worry?
Don't come home too late.
Why do you always make her wait?
She looks so worried these days.
I don't like that.
What are you looking at?
You...
...like Lee Kang San, right?
I really like her too.
That's why I am sorry.
I know you are a nice guy, so I want to be nice to you.
But I can't let you have Kang San.
I hope you understand.
Did I ever ask you to do that?
-Let's have a drink tonight! -I don't want to!
Mister!
We are going to make turnip pickles.
Yeah?
Kang San, why are we making that suddenly?
I thought that would be Dad's next homework for us.
What do you mean?
We should know now when to make things without Dad reminding us.
That must be what Dad wants us to do.
I think I know what you mean.
Now let's open the Turnip's closed heart!
Yes.
Turnips make me feel sad.
They become hardened because of the harsh weather.
I feel sad thinking that.
Why do they become hardened?
This kind of turnip only grows in Kang Hwa Island.
It needs the cold ocean winds and sloppy hills to grow on.
And a drastic temperature change between day and night.
To endure the harsh environment,
Turnip gets hardened.
I feel sorry for it.
That's why it's strong.
Inside it's is as white as snow.
But the outside looks red like an angry person.
It's because it needs to be strong to overcome the harshness.
Doesn't it have friends to help it?
Yes, it has friends.
But turnip is so hard that even salt can't penetrate it.
Then what should it do?
It just has to endure it by itself.
But his friends cheer him up.
They are the sky, wind, earth, and sunshine.
Lastly, the time of fermentation.
For the hard turnip to turn into delicious pickles, it needs time to ferment.
It opens up its closed heart and takes its time to ferment.
Then the turnip becomes a delicious pickle.
Turnip is amazing.
It grows strong under harsh conditions.
You should grow up strong like the turnip.
I will.
It's all done!
Not yet.
It needs time to ferment.
You're right.
It's not complete yet.
You are my teacher, Eun Bi.
You blamed yourself for so long.
You deeply worried about me and waited for me.
That's enough for me.
You are amazing.
You grew up well.
Wait, sir!
Wait!
Excuse me.
You were looking for Ko Han Dol, right?
I am on my way home.
Pardon?
My kids are waiting for me.
So, are you going home now?
Yes.
That's great. Someone asked us to tell her if you came here.
It must be my wife.
She always worries about me.
I see.
Thank you.
Is that true? My father said that?
What is it?
Thank you for calling us. Thank you!
Yes.
Dad said he was coming home.
Really? Whose call was that?
I had contacted some places Dad might go to.
Our dad is coming back!
That's great.
When is he coming? When did he say he would come?
She just talked to him. He said he was on his way home.
Then he should be home today.
-Right? -Yes!
I miss him so much!
Me too!
I will go tell Uncle. Uncle!
Long time no see.
How have you been?
As you see...
I am still selfish.
I stopped talking to you guys since I was adopted.
I pretended not to know you when you came to see me.
I am still like that.
No one knows I grew up in an orphanage.
You know how it is with orphans...
If you came because of Robbin Hood, you didn't need to.
I have nothing to do with it. I know nothing about it.
That's a relief.
Sorry to say this, but something bothered me.
The witch got kidnapped, and the 8-shaped knot...
8-shaped knot?
You taught me how to make an 8-shaped knot at the orphanage.
It meant that we should not separate from each other.
So we should be tied tightly like the 8-shaped knot.
Don't you remember?
What about it?
All the victims got their hands bound in the knot.
You are not the only one that can make the knot.
But I was a little concerned.
I am glad I came to see you.
I see.
Who is she?
I don't know either.
His ex-girl friend?
No way!
How do you know that?
She's not Ho Tae's type!
8-shaped knot?
Who is she?
Who?
The woman who just came. Who is she?
My first love.
She used to be really pretty.
Say that again.
-What? -Say what you just said.
I knew it. Men are all weird.
What's so special about first love?
Women have a first love too.
Did I say otherwise?
So?
-So what? -How much did you like her?
I was a little boy then.
So you were slacking, chasing after girls.
Did you... kiss her too?
You did!
Well, it doesn't matter.
But don't talk to me for a month!
What are you doing?
It is incomparable.
My love for you is incomparable to anything in this world.
Lee Kang San.
I almost died from the physical.
Did you take it?
I have no energy in the first place.
I had to fast last night.
I don't even have the energy to stand.
You did a good job.
It's all your fault.
Mister, my dad is coming home today!
Really?
Yes, Dad said he was on his way home.
Who told you that?
Kang San had contacted some places he might go to.
One of the places called to tell us that.
So he's coming back! How great!
So great!
When he comes back, I am going to...!
Do what?
Hug him!
This place without Lee Ki Chan...
feels so empty.
I miss him.
Did it?
Oh, you must be hungry. Wait a moment!
Now everything seems to be back to normal.
I am going to tell Lee Ki Chan how you almost got divorced!
Uncle!
Are you going to see a movie?
Yes.
I see. Have a good time.
But can you eat dinner at home?
We should eat together with dad.
I will call you if he comes home early.
I will be back.
Okay. Bye now.
Dad is coming back.
But why do I feel down?
Hello.
I thought I should tell you this.
What is it?
Someone came to see me.
Wait a moment.
You are here.
Let me take this call. It's important.
Sure.
Go ahead.
He asked me to stop looking for Chung Sung Min.
Do you know who that was?
Yes.
Who is it?
He is Woo Tae Bok, President Oh's secretary.
Where did it go?
Are you looking for this?
Why do you have this?
It was on the floor.
Then you should have returned it right away.
I just did!
You should have been more careful if it's that important.
Why are you angry over nothing?
-Over nothing? -Yes!
-It's nothing special. -Watch your words.
It may look like nothing to you. But very important to me.
What is it, mom?
Mom?
Let's sit.
Hae Jun.
Yeah?
Come back home.
I am not ready to work here.
-Just for a while... -I know.
The reason you want to stay at Earth and Man,
I understand.
But the fact that you're staying there...
Are you worried I may get in trouble if they find out about me?
Yes.
I plan to tell them.
What?
I plan to tell them I am from Handol Food.
They will be shocked at first.
But they will understand me.
They are that kind of people.
You can't do that yet.
You can't tell them yet, Hae Jun.
What is the reason?
I have something to tell you.
Now isn't the time yet.
But I will tell you everything soon.
I don't trust you.
If you don't, why are you offering me such a tremendous deal?
You are cunning and calculating.
You won't do anything to harm yourself.
-Oh Myung Chul? -Yes!
He came without his secretary.
What did they talk about?
I don't know that!
Anyway, it was dead serious the whole time.
-Really? -Yes!
Did you find out about Oh Myung Chul?
He was really fishy.
He was a prosecutor.
When he was a prosecutor, he married Chairwoman Chung.
So to speak, arranged marriage.
He has all sorts of connections in politics and business.
He knows a lot of people who know the President.
When did he quit his job?
Right after he got married, he quit his job.
Rumor is that it was because of a fraud scandal.
His family is his wife and two kids.
They're names are Oh Hae Jun and Oh Hae Rim.
His daughter is still studying abroad.
-His son... -What's his son's name?
Oh Hae Jun. Hae Jun!
He is the heir to Handol Food.
He studied culinary arts in America and France. What a life!
He has a luxurious life.
Oh Hae Jun!
You came home early today!
Let's have a drink.
Hey.
Well...
The watch you have...
Where did you get it?
Why do you ask?
Just out of curiosity.
Do you have it with you now?
Is there some engraving on it?
Does it mean something?
Nothing.
Yeah?
Is it a brand name?
Oh Hae Jun!
You...
Are you President Oh's son?
Is Chairwoman Chung...
...your mother?
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What would it be like to lose your child in front your eye?
What would you do?
If you were me, what would you do?
I won't go back to the orphanage.
-Where will you go? -To Earth and Man.
-Where? -The place I got the full moon day food.
You heard that honesty has power.
Is one month left?
Until the statute of limitations expires?
Why are you telling me this?
Let's meet now. You want to hear this.
You didn't see him?
He disappeared. It was left at the meeting place.
You know the young detective.
He is really close to Oh Myung Chul.
Ki Ho Tae!
You are under arrest for obstruction of justice.