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Episode 23
Open the door, Hyun Soo! Listen to me!
You can't do this!
It's not over yet. You can start over!
Open the door, Hyun Soo!
Hyun Soo!
Good-bye, Ho Tae.
So this baby is you?
Yes.
You made a feast for my first birthday!
That lady is my mom.
Do you remember her?
You look just like your mom.
Doesn't she, Dad?
It's natural for children to take after their parents.
But I find that amazing!
Where is your father?
The chef at Earth and Man is my father.
I was able to find him, thanks to you.
Where is Sun Woo?
He should eat dinner, but I don't see him.
He must be looking for Mr. Ho Tae.
Yeah.
Kang San, where is Ho Tae?
Dad is looking for someone named Sun Woo.
Tell him he will be back soon.
I already told him that, but he's looking for Ho Tae...
I mean... he's looking for Sun Woo.
Where is Ho Tae?
That's no good.
He must be your friend.
What is his name?
You don't need to know.
He said he had met me before.
He also said that the two of you had a common enemy.
A common enemy?
He definitely said that.
But I can't think of anyone.
No...
Actually there are too many I can think of.
I have done so many wrong things.
Tell me details.
Tell me everything he told you.
It may sound ridiculous, but I am too hungry to talk.
He probably left the food for you.
Do you mind sharing some?
What are you thinking?
He must have lived on food like that.
I need to take him to Earth and Man before it's too late.
I need to feed him...
Where is Dad?
He went to the bathroom.
Yeah?
I will go bring him.
Tell the Snail to follow him everywhere from now on.
I am afraid he might disappear again if he's left alone.
I feel uneasy too.
I will always be beside him.
Don't worry.
Here you are.
Let's go eat. Everyone is waiting.
Why are you so worried?
Pardon?
I've never seen you smiling.
I worry because someone nice like you looks down.
I am not a nice person.
What makes you say that?
Because I am a liar.
I lied to the people of Earth and Man.
That isn't a problem.
Pardon?
Tell them the truth, just like you are telling me now.
The past isn't important.
What's important is what you do now.
Dad! Hae Jun!
Come and eat dinner!
My wife is calling us.
The words, "Let's eat" always make me happy!
How is the abalone porridge?
It's good, but a little bland.
Bland? It tastes just right to me.
I am good as long as you like it.
Eat as much as you want.
It's so delicious I am eating too much.
Why are you holding it so tight? Give me that.
I need to go after dinner.
Go where? Give me that.
I need to go find that child.
I will keep it safe.
No, thanks.
Give it to me. I will keep it for you.
Don't worry. Please eat.
My stomach doesn't feel good.
I have no appetite.
Well, we need singing and dancing at a time like this.
You guys should sing the "Drink" song.
Shall we?
Yes! You should sing it on a day like this!
Take this cup, take this cup.
Drink this wine.
This is not alcohol.
It's my mother's tears.
It's my father's sweat.
Don't complain that it's bitter or sweet.
Drink it with your heart.
Sweet briers...
Don't be sad that your flowers are wilting.
In March next spring,
You will bloom again.
But our poor lives...
... are just like weeds with no roots.
Drink it, drink it.
Drink this wine.
The full moon...
...makes me miss my lover.
Are you thinking of me too?
Or is it only me that's feeling lonely?
In the cold winds at dawn...
Those wild geese are crying sadly...
I was hoping for a message from my lover...
In the boundless clouds...
Sun Woo!
Where did he go without having dinner?
Is that true?
Yes.
I'm working for Handol Food as a consultant on their Korean Cuisine Town.
Oh, no!
We don't get along with Handol Food. You shouldn't work for them.
It's Miss Yukiye's job.
We won't sell Earth and Man to Handol Food.
I know.
When I had the job offer from them, I thought they had already bought the place.
I accepted the job because I thought it was for Earth and Man, which was dear to me.
But when I found out the truth, I realized it wasn't the case.
What are your thoughts?
I told them that it's best to keep Earth and Man as it is now.
Chairwoman Chung seems to agree on that.
-Does she? -Yes.
But the executive staff are against it.
Especially President Oh is against it.
It won't be easy.
Probably not.
I will try to persuade them.
I will change their minds no matter what.
How can you, Hae Jun?
They won't listen to you.
They even tried to steal our bell pepper Kimchi recipe.
I am the one who gave the recipe to Handol Food.
What do you mean?
Why would you, Hae Jun? Why did you do that?
Chairwoman Chung is my mother.
I was curious about Earth and Man.
So I came here without telling you the truth.
I meant to stay just one week.
But I grew to like Earth and Man, so I couldn't leave.
I am really sorry about the bell pepper Kimchi incident.
It may sound like an excuse. No, it's an excuse...
But I didn't know it would be used like that.
I am sorry.
Is it true that you are Chairwoman Chung's son?
I wanted to tell you sooner, but I was afraid.
I'd like to stay until you find a replacement for me.
But I know that's too much to ask.
Thank you... for everything.
And I am sorry.
Uncle...
What did Hae Jun just say?
Hae Jun!
Does... Ho Tae know about this?
Does he know you are Chairwoman Chung's son?
Yes.
He asked me a few days ago. So I told him the truth.
Kang San...
You must be disappointed in me.
What did he say? Did he look alright?
He said nothing. But he must have been disappointed.
He's been avoiding me since then.
I know you feel the same.
I would feel that way too, if I were you.
But I feel peace now that I told you the truth.
I won't be able to forget the food I had at Earth and Man.
And you too...
Chef Hae Jun!
We don't pay you much.
We can't find a good chef like you for that much money.
Don't leave.
If you have to, please stay until we find someone else.
Lying is bad...
But you told us honestly now.
That's enough.
Being honest is a hard thing to do.
You did a good job, Hae Jun.
Honey! Honey!
Yes, Dad!
Sun Woo is missing. So is Han Dol!
I will go find them!
Dad!
They will be back soon, Dad.
No...
I need to find them.
I need to find them!
Are you alright?
Ki Ho Tae!
It's stuffy in here.
I can't breathe.
Open it!
I am scared!
Open it please!
Open the door!
I am scared! Open it please!
Is anyone out there?
Is anyone there?
-Stop! -Get off!
-Get yourself together, Ki Ho Tae! -I'm not Ki Ho Tae!
I became Ki Ho Tae because of you.
Because of you people!
I couldn't kill you.
You were just an innocent child.
I couldn't kill you.
What do you mean?
I thought... everything would be fine if I just let you live.
I was foolish to think that was the best I could do.
You tried to kill me?
I am the most foolish one.
I thought back then...
I could be forgiven for my sin, by saving your life.
I hoped to be forgiven, even though I committed something worse than murder.
I had no shame.
My sin led to another sin.
I sinned again to cover up that sin.
Nothing can make up for the horrible life you had.
That was...
... my biggest sin of all.
If only I could go back in time,
If only I could do that...
But that's just my wishful thinking.
It's too late even to regret.
I am sorry.
You can't go back in time.
But you have time to live.
Both you and I...
It may be hard for you to believe...
And I can't believe it myself...
But I have new hope now because of you.
So...
Don't lose hope yourself.
I mean it.
Thanks...for letting me live.
Dropwort Kimchi
Please leave a voice message...
Stay in there for a while.
It's time for me to end it.
Hello?
Is it Earth and Man?
Yes.
I am sorry for calling this early. Can I talk to Ki Ho Tae?
He's not answering his cell phone.
He is not at home.
Who is speaking?
I am Seo Young Ju.
Did he leave early?
He left last night and didn't come home.
Do you know where he went?
He went to see his friend.
Is it Park Hyun Soo?
Yes. What's going on?
Please tell him to call me back as soon as he gets my message.. It's urgent.
Can't you tell me what it's about?
I am sorry. It's important. I beg you.
Okay. I understand.
Kang San.
Didn't Ho Tae come back home?
No.
He left after talking to Hyun Soo on the phone. He looked like he was in a hurry.
He's been unreachable since last night.
I worry something might have happened to him.
Do you have any clues?
No.
What should I do?
He will be okay. Let's wait a little longer.
Sure.
Perhaps...
Does Ho Tae know it?
Does he know Hae Jun is his brother?
Hae Jun told him the truth.
Hae Jun doesn't know about that.
He will find out some day.
He will be as shocked as Ho Tae was.
I am worried.
What is this about?
We are the police.
We have some questions about Park Hyun Soo.
Why did you do that?
You shouldn't do such a thing just because you were told to.
How can a human do that?
Try to remember.
My voice...
Don't you remember?
Hong Sun Mi...
It's him.
He was that guy.
Do you know Hong Sun Mi?
Yes, she died in a car accident.
We don't know the details, so I'm asking you!
The victim's name is Hong Sun Mi. Hurry and check on it!
Who... did you just say did it?
It was Hae Jun who caused the accident DUI.
Hae Jun wanted to turn himself in.
But President Oh stopped him.
He couldn't cover up the car accident itself.
But he covered up the fact it was a DUI.
President Oh could do that easily.
And Hae Jun left to study abroad right after that.
Hong Sun Mi had someone to marry.
He petitioned the court for 2 years to investigate the case again.
It was useless.
I can't believe he is your friend.
I guess there are no coincidences in this world.
Did you see him in person?
I went to her funeral to deliver consolation money.
He said to me then.
How can a human do such a thing?
How can a human be like that?
He just kept saying that.
I need to stop him! I need to stop Hyun Soo!
It's all done.
Please take care of us today.
I ask you too.
Is Sun Woo home yet?
No. He will come soon.
Didn't he come home last night?
Mister!
Hi!
Welcome!
Did you sleep well?
Of course. Did you sleep well?
I did!
It's herbal tonic with deer antlers.
You should feed him with it.
You should have it.
I don't need that.
Mr. Han said he'd make a batch for our dad too.
Give him both! Give him anything good!
You should eat good stuff and get healthy!
You don't look well.
Are you sick?
It's really hardened over here.
I don't feel good.
I can't digest. And I have no appetite.
Don't worry. I am just old.
Do you want some porridge?
I can make abalone porridge quickly.
No, thanks. Go ahead and eat.
Let's eat together.
Don't worry about me. You should eat a lot.
Anyway, where's Snail?
He's not here.
I don't see Hae Jun. Did he go somewhere?
He went home.
What?
He said he was going home. So I told him to come back soon.
So that we can make dropwort Kimchi.
When did you come?
Hae Jun...
What's our relationship, Ki Ho Tae and I?
Is it true that he and I brothers?
Please tell me.
Is it true he is my older brother?
Have a seat, Hae Jun.
It's not true.
It's nonsense.
Don't mind it.
Dad...
Get ready to go work at the company.
You have a business trip to America. There's a lot to do.
I need to know.
I need to know what happened!
Hae Jun!
It's all true.
Are you crazy?
Before I married your father...
I had a son.
His name is Ko Han Dol.
I abandoned that boy.
Don't listen to her. Let's go.
I need to hear.
Hae Jun!
I know whatever I say may sound like an excuse.
But I thought he was dead.
But I found out the truth recently.
Truth?
It's all my fault.
What happened was all my fault.
You said once.
... that I never smiled at you.
... that I never smiled for you.
It was because I was sorry.
Because I was sorry to that child.
I couldn't smile at you.
Even though I love you so much.
I made you lonely.
I am...
...sorry for everything.
To you...
and to him too.
I feel so sorry.
I wanted to tell you sooner.
But it's too late.
Why do I always do things that make me regretful?
You can blame me. I have no excuse.
Just...
I hope you won't be hurt because of your bad mother.
That's my only wish.
It's not too late.
You are telling me the truth now.
You told me everything honestly.
The owner of Earth and Man told me this.
What's important is what you do now.
Did Mr. Lee Ki Chan come back?
Yes.
I am still confused.
But it will get better.
You must have gone through a lot.
I am sorry I was such a kid the whole time.
Dad...
Forget whatever your mom said.
Ki Ho Tae has nothing to do with you.
Gather yourself up.
Don't be sentimental. Or you'll lose everything.
You are the heir to Handol Food.
Don't waste your time mingling with a loser like Ki Ho Tae.
Dad...
I did everything to protect you.
I did everything for you.
Don't make my efforts useless. Now is what is important.
Shake off any feelings of sympathy or pity.
Start working at the company today and be the owner of it.
That's what you need to do now.
You are right.
Now is important.
I'm glad you understood.
I need to go to Earth and Man.
What do you mean?
I lived my life regretting my past.
Making excuses, regretting, and blaming myself.
But I won't live like that any more.
Earth and Man taught me what I do now is important.
Stop being sentimental.
A world without sympathy or compassion is too cold of a world.
Hae Jun!
I feel sorry for you...
for living in that cold world.
Did you find out? Tell me.
Okay, is that true?
Ok, hold on! Who did you just say?
Send me the phone number of the assailant.
Park Hyun Soo must be Robin Hood.
What did they say?
Hong Sun Mi used to make masks in a craft's store in An Kook Dong.
And the guy who caused the accident was Oh Hae Jun, President Oh's son.
What?
-Hyun Soo! -Where were you?
I am on my way back from home.
Are you here to see Ki Ho Tae?
No.
I was waiting for you.
For me?
Yes.
I have been waiting too long.
Did you get a message from Ki Ho Tae?
No.
What now?
Both are unreachable.
What's going on?
Did he leave after he talked to Hyun Soon?
This is important.
Yes. He left after talking to Hyun Soo on the phone.
Please tell us what is going on.
We can't give you the details.
We need to know as his family if he's in danger.
Can I talk to you?
Ki Ho Tae seemed to know Park Hyun Soo was the criminal.
We don't know for sure. But Ki Ho Tae would have stopped his friend.
Yes, Ki Ho Tae would have done that.
Cave?
Give me your car key.
Cave... He said cave.
We can't reach the assailant either.
It's hard to say for sure, but we think they are together now.
If you can think of a place that the two may go, please let us know.
We will get going then.
Mr. Kang Do Shik...
You look great the way you are now.
It sounded like some place that has memories for them.
Ho Tae told him that he remembered that place.
He said cave?
Yes.
Do you recall any place?
There's one place.
Where is that?
There was a cave in the mountain behind the orphanage. It was their hideout.
But factories were built there, so I don't know what happened to the cave.
Where is the orphanage?
Uncle, I need to go somewhere.
Let's go together.
I borrowed a car from Mr. Han.
Dad bought dropworts to make Kimchi.
They are very fresh and green, just like Woo Joo and Kang San.
He wasn't caught on the security camera. He must have taken local streets.
What should we do?
Oh Hae Jun is not reachable. Something must have happened to him.
Oh Hae Jun is Ki Ho Tae's younger brother.
That's right.
How can something like this happen?
That's what life is like.
This is all Oh Myung Chul's fault.
Oh, Detective Chang Shik asked us to send a written notification to the sanatorium.
Why didn't we think of that?
It's very possible Oh Myung Chul framed secretary Chung as an insane person.
Perhaps, he put detective Choi in the sanatorium too?
Excuse me.
Detective Chang, we're about to send the notification...
What?
There was a fire at the sanatorium this morning. It seems like an arson.
I cannot believe myself.
I had no idea what Hyun Soo went through.
I was whining that I was suffering. That God was only mean to me.
I had...
...someone who didn't forget and waited for me.
He waited for Ko Han Dol.
He went to look for me.
How amazing.
It's amazing how well you grew up.
Thanks for giving yourself to us.
Thank you.
Oh, you already put that in.
Did I?
Then let's put it in the jar.
Yes.
Here!
I brought you a jar.
Thank you, Sir.
Don't call me Sir. I am Han Byung Man, Hyungnim (term of endearment for older man).
I am not Hyungnim.
You can be now.
Hyungnim!
This dropwort Kimchi is my Hyungnim.
Why is that?
Because it's amazing.
Dropworts grow in muddy water.
They grow well even in shade with no sun.
When everything else wilts in a drought,
Dropworts don't lose their greenness.
They protect themselves no matter what.
They are really amazing!
Aren't they?
Dropworts remind me of Han Dol.
Han Dol had a lonely life without his mother.
But I hope he will protect himself like these dropwarts.
I hope he will grow healthy and strong.
He will do that, dad.
Ho Tae... I mean...
Han Dol has Earth and Man.
And Kang San too.
Sun Woo will protect Han Dol.
Who is Han Dol?
It's a long story.
It's all done, Dad.
Would you like to taste dropwort Kimchi?
No, thanks. I need to go to the bathroom.
Please go with him.
What's wrong? Does your stomach hurt?
Yes, it hurts. I don't like it.
It was bearable for a while.
But it got really bad a few days ago. I can't sleep.
The pain comes and goes all the time.
-Byung Man... -Yes, Sir.
Am I...
...dying?
What?
You won't tell me the test results.
I must have little time to live, right?
Don't say such things.
You will be with us a long time.
That's right.
Your age is a factor.
If you eat well and rest...
It's okay.
I lived long enough.
The only thing I wish is that...
I can see him in his normal state just once again.
If so, I will have no regrets.
I...
I have one thing to tell him.
When he has his clear mind...
I want to tell him that.
Do you think...
I have the time left to do that?
I guess this is pointless. It's so dark I can't see a thing.
Let's look around a little more.
Okay.
It's my car!
Is someone in there?
Ho Tae!
Lee Kang San?
Ho Tae? Are you in there?
It's me! I am in here!
Uncle!
Wait a sec! We will open it!
How did you find me?
You can't just get away from me.
Are you alright?
Are you hurt?
I am fine.
Thank you.
Thank you, Lee Kang San.
Ho Tae!
So happy to see you!
What happened?
It's a long story.
Thank you.
Hae Jun's cell phone is turned off.
When did he say he was going home?
In the morning.
Well...
I heard from Hae Jun.
About what?
Hae Jun told us the truth.
Why he came to Earth and Man.
I see.
Aren't you looking for Hae Jun because of that?
No, it's for something else.
You are still in danger. Go hide for a while.
I can't always run away.
And I have something to do.
What are you thinking?
I will reap what I sowed.
I may be over the line, but...
Don't hesitate to call Chairwoman Chung.
Hae Jun is your brother, after all.
Thank you.
Hello?
Is it Han Dol?
Han Dol!
It's Ki Ho Tae.
Yeah.
Are you with Hae Jun?
He came home this morning.
He knows about you.
Han Dol..
Where is Hae Jun?
He went back to Earth and Man.
He didn't come there.
Could it be that he went somewhere else?
He said he was going to Earth and Man. What is it? What's going on?
I will tell you later.
Call me if you hear from him.
Tell me now. Did something happen to Hae Jun?
Han Dol...
I will find Hae Jun.
I will find him.
What's going on, Ho Tae?
Hyun Soo is with Hae Jun.
The world without sympathy or compassion is too cold.
I feel sorry for you...
...who is living in that cold world.
Hello?
President Oh?
Yes, it's me.
I called to let you hear your son's voice before he dies.
What?
You are a very bad man.
So I am going to punish you.
Who are you?
Your son killed someone.
So he should die too. That's fair.
What are you talking about?
Here. Say something.
Ask him to rescue you.
Your father is powerful.
Why are you doing this to me?
Hae Jun! Hae Jun!
I guess he has nothing to say.
I will call you again.
Hey! Hey!
Should we have a drink?
We promised to have a drink together.
Where have you been?
You are harder to meet than the President of the nation.
Come with us. We will escort you.
Wait a little longer since you already did.
I need to see my wife.
That's an old tactic.
That's not possible, Secretary Woo.
Shouldn't we call the police?
I need to find him before they do.
I have to make him turn himself in.
Something really bad could happen this way.
What is it?
They got a new home in A Hyung Dong 4 years ago.
It was the day they were putting wallpaper in the new home.
So Hyun Soo took the day off.
Sun Mi got in a car accident on her way there.
A new home?
What do you mean?
Hyun Soo's new home...
That's it! He must be there!
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Return Hae Jun right now! If you harm him, I will kill you!
Tell me what happened to Hae Jun.
You killed the person I loved the most.
You took away my dream and my life.
But I still want to live.
Hyun Soo! Stop there! You need to stop!
I want revenge.
I can't forgive him.
No!
It's too late to regret or self reflect.