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Episode 9
The homeroom teacher of Class 1-3 at Jinsunmi Girls' High in Seoul.
Teacher Na Mal Nyun.
Who... did you say?
The inside of the house seems pretty spacious.
The traditional Korean house is really nice.
Is a visitor outside?
Yes, someone who signed up for a cooking class stopped by.
We should have some tea ready.
Goodness...
someone here used to read magazines like this.
Ma'am, would you bring me the baskets from there?
I can't think straight!
- What's up? - Hyun Ae, I think I saw Choong Gil.
Han Choong Gil!
- What? - Should I ask him if he is Choong Gil?
Choong Gil! Choong Gil!
Don't call him!
Then come out quickly and check!
He's getting into a car!
Come out quickly! See if he's Han Choong Gil!
Where are you now? Are you at the parking lot?
Yes, come out for a bit!
I'll be right back.
You should invite her in.
- Where is he? - Get in the car quickly.
His car just left.
Get in the car quickly!
But you look... a little surprised.
Do they know Teacher Na Mal Nyun by any chance?
By any chance...
Did you see her in the newspaper?
She even got an award recently.
Yes... that's right.
I do remember... seeing her in the paper recently.
I see.
Anyway, giving awards to teachers who cut off kids falling behind
and who favor only students doing well with wealthy families
leads our society to take the path of 'save myself first'!
Please calm down.
Can you tell?
- I can't see very well. - I'll get closer.
Hyun Ae, can you see?
Don't be so obvious.
Did you see him? He's Choong Gil, isn't he?
No, it was someone else.
I only wish for two things.
'The expulsion is annulled!'
I want the school to give the verdict.
And getting a sincere apology from Teacher Na.
Will you help me?
Pardon? Yes, I will try.
And I won't keep it a secret from Hyun Jung or Ma Ri
but please don't go out of your way to tell them first.
Especially Hyun Jung.
Sure, don't worry.
We'll help you!
Seoul looks different.
The wind is different, too...
There is some yellow dust.
Jong Mi...
Once I gathered up my courage, things certainly changed.
Of course! It's difficult until you muster up the courage!
The Kim Hyun Sook before the writing of the petition
and the Kim Hyun Sook after the writing of the petition are different people.
Nothing changed in my life, but I am different!
When I see you play cards, you really do have persistence!
You're the incarnation of competitiveness.
So whatever you do, you will do well!
I have to find a way to make a living.
I'll also prepare for the GED again.
Yay, nice! We have to capture this moment!
Okay.
Here...
Now...
It's meaningless to compare yourself to other people.
Isn't it truly awesome to improve one's self?
When you talk, you don't sound like a high school dropout.
I'm breaking away from the Kim Hyun Sook of the past
who was soaked in the feelings of inferiority.
I'm still an underdog
but as an underdog, I'll do my best!
Hey, I'm so happy that I got to meet President Lee Moon Hak!
Let's remember today and smile!
Now... one, two, three!
I knew it!
We're celebrating you today. So you should go forward.
- Here, one, two... - You should go forward.
- Seriously... - Go forward!
It's your day!
I don't think Mother expelled her on purpose.
Even if she stole the scarf
is it enough of a big deal that she'd be expelled?
The educational environment back then must've been different.
Since she went to exchange it and was accused as a thief...
she must've been upset. Knowing her personality.
Are you saying that she expelled her because she got upset?
She must've thought of her as a rotten branch to be cut off.
Even when the branch was alive...
she probably made an effort to ignore it.
Maybe it was a situation where Mother couldn't protect her!
Let's ask her... if she really did.
- Whose side are you on? - I'm on the side that got hurt.
I'm on my mother's side.
Reporter Lee Moon Soo's son promised to help her.
Even if Mother was at fault
I want to help her apologize.
Don't worry.
I have no intention of going up against a family member either.
I thought that kind of fruit basket was only for hospital visits.
Or when someone gives birth to a baby.
She must be well-mannered.
She came to introduce herself before the class started.
It's someone that Ma Ri knows.
She's very elegant.
Really? Elegant?
She's so fabulous. Her voice is nice, too.
I should keep an eye out for her.
- Please try this. - Mo Ran, you should eat it.
Older sister, you first.
Why am I your 'older sister'? That's gross!
Your sense of humor...
When I say, 'older sister, you first'
I thought you'd say, 'younger sister, you first.'
How odd...
Fine, the wife first.
I'm just a friend from the same hometown who only held his hand.
Don't go overboard.
Your BB cream is peeling off.
Mo Ran should be good to participate in the Olympics now.
Her complexion and energy are completely different from when she first came here.
Do I look like I'll win the gold medal?
Don't let your guard down. I can't see you 'break your nose.'
'I'm good now. All the bad things passed.'
That's when you will get a punch.
I'm also included in that one punch, right?
You've been a bomb all my life.
Mom, you're really...
You should be able to sleep in your room starting tomorrow.
Don't be so stressed over what Mom says.
Still, it's fun...
to be scolded like this.
Back then and even now
there are always students who are like mudfish.
I believe it's right to cut off a rotten branch from the beginning.
You're home early today.
- Let's eat fruit. - Yes.
Mother, why don't you take the cooking class a little later?
Why? She made an extra effort to give me a spot, so I should go.
It's not like you'll cook at home even if you learn to cook.
Why don't you come home early and see if I cook for you?
Later, when we get together for holidays after you get married
I will want to show off how good my cooking is.
Then just learn when the time comes.
You're worried that I'll bother Jung Ma Ri?
I'm not someone without manners. Don't worry.
Mother, among the mudfish-like students you sorted out in the past...
do you remember anyone?
Yes, of course. I have a few.
If you could get in touch with any of them
why don't you meet with them and make amends?
Me?
Why?
Well... I don't want you to be someone's target of blame.
They were falling behind, so why would they blame me?
Why do you bring that up out of nowhere?
I have these thoughts recently...
that sometimes I hurt others
and I am misunderstood without realizing it.
I don't have those.
Why did he have to stop by?
There was a famous pie place, so I bought an apple pie on my way home.
You didn't have to...
Please have a seat. Have a piece before you go home.
Thank you.
Did you come here to interrogate her?
I came to deliver the pie!
['My survival going forward' Health (exercise)! Money! The GED!]
Kim Hyun Sook who is renewing herself, fighting!
Still an underdog, but improving from the past is what's true progress!
Pew pew pew!
Can I come in?
This part-time job at the TV station is more interesting than I expected.
I met with a friend who lectures at two colleges today.
But I wasn't envious at all.
End of report.
I didn't come here to nag you.
Eat this.
I heard Lee Doo Jin's mother stopped by and left a fruit basket today.
Oh, I guess it's because I moved her up.
It's a secret from Grandma.
It's not because she likes you?
All the elders like me.
What's in the envelope?
Can you take a look?
I wrote it with my tears...
but the writing is a little messed up.
I was suspended during my first semester
and I was expelled during my second semester.
Mom...
Rewrite it for me so that it makes sense.
Someone is willing to help me, so I'm going to resubmit it.
Who?
Reporter Lee Moon Soo's son and his uncle.
If it's Reporter Lee Moon Soo's son, you mean Lee Doo Jin?
It just happened that way.
You must be embarrassed of me
and nervous about what trouble I'm going to cause again...
but I need to climb over this hill.
How is Lee Doo Jin going to help?
Even if it doesn't work out
this process is important to me.
I'd really like you to take a look at it.
You have a doctorate in Korean literature.
Why didn't you tell me about this?
Because you're embarrassed?
Yes.
Mom, even if I had found out earlier
I wouldn't have been embarrassed of you at all.
That's a lie.
I mean it! Do you think your daughter is that lousy?
My baby...
I'm going to squash that bad teacher, Mom!
- Here you go. - Thank you.
My husband also really liked apple pie.
My Moon Soo... was such a great reporter.
He was cool as a man, too.
He was my ideal type... and the best man.
I'm planning for a new book...
I'm thinking of a collection of hot articles and columns
from reporters in the 80s.
Then my husband's articles will obviously need to be included.
Of course.
Oh. I do remember one of Moon Soo's columns...
'Who throws stones at this girl? She didn't commit a sin.'
I have to include that one.
Moon Soo took the side of the girl who got suspended for going to see Leif Garrett.
Yes, I remember.
I noticed Moon Soo then.
'This punk is really a great guy.'
After my Moon Soo left...
you must've had a really tough time.
I've been busy making a living, so I didn't pay attention.
Let's have dinner sometime. I'll invite you soon.
- Please do. Thank you. - You're welcome. Then...
- Please stay here. - I'll see you off, Grandpa.
Don't come out, am I an old man?
What did he have in mind all of a sudden?
Since the land under your father's name was transferred to me
is he pulling a trick to take it away?
He came to talk about a book.
No. I'm sure he's thinking about stealing the money.
He talked about Father's articles. When did he mention money?
No, it's probably not the money.
Then what is it? Something's odd.
Why are you so twisted?
What?
More often than not, you see others' kindness in a bad way.
'They have a reason to extend a hand.' 'They're looking to get something.'
But it's true.
You grew up without suffering, so you don't know the world.
- You can be more relaxed now. - For whom?
- For yourself! I wish you'd... - Who are you lecturing now?
Is this how you were with your students?
Don't challenge me. I'm your mother.
I'm not challenging you.
You should lose that victim mentality and sense of inferiority now!
Sense of inferiority? Me?
Because of that inferiority, you scratch others and can't trust them.
You seem to have a habit of flinching and enduring from your childhood.
Who are you to say things like that?
Are you saying that your mother's family is different?
Your real mother is a daughter of a noble family?
Mother...
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
My words were too harsh.
I'm sorry, I'm just too tired.
Sorry.
Thanks to you, I had a successful training.
The tie I had on was the coolest one.
I'll buy you lunch tomorrow.
A guy with a girlfriend shouldn't be doing this!
I'll be at Jongno Library tomorrow morning.
I'm busy.
See you tomorrow.
Hyun Sook!
There was a knock on the door.
I'm not dead.
What is it?
Why? What's going on? What's wrong?
What's wrong?
A thief? Did a thief get in?
Mom, what happened to you?
What's wrong? What's happening?
Was it a nightmare?
I had a dream about Chul Hee.
Why would you scream if my husband appeared in your dream?
Ouch, it hurts.
He opened the door and came in...
He went into the bed that she's sleeping in...
He came next to me?
And?
He turned his head towards me...
'I'm not dead.'
Isn't it a good dream? He's alive?
You were jealous that he came to my bed.
It's a good dream.
Go to sleep.
What a surprise.
Master...
Why are you here?
Cut your hair.
Yes.
Second seat from the last, next to the window.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Newspaper.
[Petition]
What am I supposed to do when my legs are just long?
- Why are you there? - You asked me to meet you at the library.
When did I...
I came to eat lunch with you.
You said you can't eat alone.
A lot of fresh ones are in today.
When they find baby octopi in the boat, they think it's spring.
Isn't it mysterious that herbs and fish have their own seasons?
Oh my, look at that.
You can go grocery shopping with Manager Park.
I listened to the news on the radio on the way here.
The 12 o'clock news on the radio that everyone tries to avoid.
When I was upset in the past, I came here with you and found energy.
So you want me to cheer up?
Or are you upset about something?
How much is something like this?
It's 120,000 won, but since you're pretty, I'll make it 100,000 won.
Did Hyun Sook get in trouble again?
I just came out to buy seafood.
Let me see. I already bought cod...
How much is that one?
Bottoms up.
You're doing this?
Mom, awesome.
Somehow soju is delicious today.
Midday drinks are the best.
Ma Ri likes sashimi too.
If I had known we were going to have sashimi
I would have invited Ma Ri, Manager Park, and Mo Ran.
You really care so much about Jang Mo Ran.
- Hyun Jung. - Yes?
Are you really busy with your life?
Mom's glass is empty.
You look like you're in a really good mood today.
I wanted to have a date with my daughters today.
Take your time with your lunch.
You didn't get to sleep through the night.
Why?
Teacher doesn't like it when you look at her notebook.
Just for preparing ingredients.
They went to a fish market?
Yes, they might have lunch there
and asked me to prepare lunch for you.
If it's just the two of us, let's go out to eat.
There are a lot of good places around here.
Should we?
Oh, now I remember.
The reason that I keep remembering Ahnguk-dong is because of the cold noodles.
There must've been a famous cold noodles place around here.
Not enough to be famous.
There hasn't been any famous cold noodles places in Ahnguk-dong.
Manager Han... look it up on the internet and see if it's true.
He's a bit weird since yesterday.
Yes? You asked me to look up something on the internet?
Did something happen?
Not at all.
You have the face of someone who's fallen in love.
Your father must've come to his senses.
He came to me in Jang Mo Ran's dream. He completely ignored Jang Mo Ran!
So, are you happy?
Happy? I'm just saying.
You are happy. Stop drinking. You're drunk.
He was so good-looking.
He'd be handsome even as a grandpa.
He betrayed you. Don't miss him.
If he didn't die from an accident
he'd have come to his senses after three months and come back.
And he would still be living a good life.
My vote goes to your words.
Father was a bit immature
but he wasn't bad or harsh.
He must've missed us so much when he was dying.
Jang Mo Ran was everything to Father!
Once we raised the kids...
it was my dream to hold his hand and go on a trip to Jeju Island.
Mom became a widow when she was younger than we are now.
You must've gone through a lot of tough times.
Why didn't you get remarried?
Didn't someone try to introduce you to a good man?
Where would I go with two daughters?
And I didn't like anyone as much as I liked your father.
You have low standards.
And you don't have an eye for a man either.
Just like Jang Mo Ran's dream
if your father were still alive, I'd have nothing more to wish for.
If he were still alive, what would you want to do?
- I... - I...
I would want to play cards with Father!
I would want to tell him that I forgive him. And that I was sorry.
What did you do wrong?
I hated my mother-in-law. She was always nagging me for not having a son.
So after 10 years of preparing her memorial service, I said I wouldn't do it anymore.
Still, she was his mother, so he must've been disappointed.
I hate Grandma too.
She always told me that I was just tall and stupid when I was little.
Then Father got upset
and said not to do that to his daughter.
Your father really loved you a lot.
Right?
Mom, stop drinking.
Hyun Jung, meet a good man and get married.
Hyun Sook, make sure to hang on to Goo Min.
Let's leave now.
Let's just have one more glass.
I can't drive since I've been drinking.
You drank too.
We can call for a designated driver.
Ask Driver Kim to come over.
One more bottle of soju please!
I'd like you to leave this out.
For a student who climbed over the school walls to go see a foreign singer
I believe suspension was a proper punishment.
Looking back on why Reporter Lee Moon Soo wrote this kind of article...
is the essence.
There are many great articles from my husband even without this.
When everyone else was throwing stones at the student
Father protected her by himself.
I also think it should be included.
The girl who was punished...
Wasn't she a student in your homeroom class?
How did you...
I remember hearing it from Moon Soo.
My understanding is that you two met for the first time
when he went to cover the student's suspension.
That's true...
but it has nothing to do with how we began to have feelings for each other.
Anyway...
I know more good articles he wrote, so I'll find them for you.
I have to get ready to go out.
She's going to take cooking classes starting next week.
We have to make them reconcile before then, or stop them from meeting at all.
It wouldn't be bad to have a face-off at her house.
Then how will I face Ma Ri?
Grandpa, how will you face Hyun Jung?
Something will work out.
I'll settle the bill, so answer the phone if it's the driver.
Okay.
- I should pack up the leftovers. - Where did you get that?
When we bought the fish earlier, I pulled it from the ones hanging there.
Hello?
Oh, hi. I'm in Yeoido now.
Yeoido? Hello?
We're at the Fish Center Building B in the fish market.
We'll go to the parking lot in 10 minutes, so please wait there.
That's odd. We already talked to him and we've been waiting for him.
I see. There must've been some mistake.
I'm sorry. Yes.
- You got a call from another driver? - Yes.
- You answered the phone, right? - Of course! What do you take me for?
Hello.
Oh, hello. What brought you here?
You told me to come here.
I must've thought you were the designated driver.
Only a phone number came up.
I see you haven't saved my number.
Where is your car? Give me the keys.
- No, I'll call again. - Why would you do that?
I'll take you home.
Who is he?
He's the president of the publishing company, Literature Garden.
Nice to meet you, I'm Lee Moon Hak.
I've also been a longtime fan of Anchor Kim Hyun Jung.
I'm Hyun Jung's mom. She's Hyun Sook, Hyun Jung's sister.
Nice to meet you.
I'll take you. Where should I go?
No, we'll take a cab.
We can take the car separately.
Let's go. Let's go! Hurry, let's go.
Taxi!
Seriously!
It's hard to catch a cab around here.
Ma'am, I'll take you home safely.
- Please get in. - Yes.
Mom!
- I can't send Mom alone. - Hey! Hey!
Then we'll leave first.
What the heck.
- Did you say your name was Hyun Sook? - What? Yes.
If you look to the side, you'll find a scarf gift for our readers.
If your hair is blowing too much, you can wear that.
[Literature Collection]
['Resurrection' Tolstoy]
Are you embarrassed?
It's fun.
Thank you for letting me have this fun experience.
Just call me anytime.
Oh, how old are your kids?
I never got to marry...
so I don't have children yet.
Oh, I see.
- Ma'am, one more bowl of rice please. - Yes.
You look like you've been starving for three days.
Single life is like that.
I should eat as much of this kind of home cooking as I can, when I can.
- I gave you a lot. - Thank you.
Ma'am, your food is so delicious.
Is your girlfriend busy? Ask her to come over and cook for you.
I have a girlfriend?
You do! The one who sends you food and side dishes to the studio...
That's my mom. We don't get along too well.
I don't have a girlfriend.
Did I say something?
Thank you for lunch.
I'll buy you coffee from the vending machine.
No... Not really into coffee.
Go ahead.
Take it. It's hot cocoa.
Take it.
You should put your hand out.
The first Forsythia I saw this year.
Something good will happen to you.
It's true.
It's a nice day.
What's that? Isn't that a cold noodles place?
I'm telling you that there is no famous cold noodles place around here.
No...
This place is pretty good. I think we can bring Teacher, too.
Goodness, what's with that old man?
It's not a cold noodles place. I guess my memory was wrong again.
When Manager Han brings the car, let's go somewhere else.
Do you know him?
He looks so much like someone I know.
I'm not dead.
Give me a moment.
Mr. Handsome, over here!
Okay.
Excuse me.
What is your name?
My name is Yang Mi Nam. Who are you looking for?
Do you know me?
I'm sorry. I thought you were someone else.
Let's go.
- Do you know her? - No.
She stopped me and asked for my name.
You're old-fashioned. If you like her, give her your number.
I don't even have a phone.
She's beautiful. Get in please.
Who is he?
I was mistaken.
It can't be Chul Hee. He passed away.
He's also looking at you as if he knows you.
- I'd like to walk for a bit. - Yes, of course.
- Please come in. - Thank you.
- Did you all go somewhere together? - You came!
- He's my second son-in-law. - Mom, please.
He's a fan of Hyun Jung's. He's also the president of a publishing company.
My name is Jung Goo Min.
I'm Lee Moon Hak, President of Literature Garden.
President Lee Moon Hak? I'm a fan.
Thank you.
Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?
Please give me another chance next time.
I have a meeting scheduled this afternoon.
Then come for a meal sometime.
Mom, stop. Why are you pressuring him?
No, it's an honor. I'll come for a meal.
What about lunch on Sunday?
That sounds great!
Okay.
You don't need to come for lunch. Don't feel obligated.
Shall we talk business for a minute?
Limited to the readers who bought our books throughout the year...
I plan to create a program
where we listen to their interests, hobbies, and worries like friends
and then send customized books to them.
It's sort of like a mentoring program.
It's interesting.
There is no initiation fee, and we'll send books for free.
But it's only for readers who consistently bought books throughout the year.
For 30 people every six months.
Your goal is to expand the reader base?
Of course, that's one reason...
but I'd like to get someone who listens to them in this harsh society.
Listening to their worries and talking to them through emails and texts
and giving them books as a gift...
Wouldn't they feel comforted?
Will you be the mentor?
You and I will be.
I don't think I can.
These are the books I want to give you today.
Let's have the next conversation in my office.
['100 Cups of Coffee I Want to Drink with You']
['I Cooked with Your Name and Ate for Days']
['The Life in Front of Me']
Is President Lee dating Hyun Jung?
Probably not.
They just seem to know each other through work.
Mother seems to really like him.
Lee Moon Hak is an impressive guy.
Not just book projects
he made the book cafe a success
and their bundled deals are met with fervent reception.
And from the translated books that are published from his company
just the fact those authors keep winning the Nobel Prize
he's definitely impressive.
Besides, it doesn't seem to suit him, but he's a genius in real estate too.
I heard he has a lot of land and buildings.
I see.
So, what about him? Does he want to publish a book with you?
No, he's asking me to work on a project with him.
Do it. It's good to know someone like that.
Thank you for bringing this.
By the way, is this too much for just you, Aunt? It's a lot, isn't it?
Of course. Just give me a little and take it back.
It'd be a waste to throw out.
It's braised fish. Reheat in a pot with a thick bottom over low heat.
Don't burn it.
Thank you.
I will need the empty container back.
You don't need to wash it.
Thank you. I'll enjoy it.
Well, my aunt won't eat it.
By the way, you read a lot of books.
I just read whatever I find.
Give it to me, I'll do it.
I'm done!
- Thank you. See you at the studio. - Okay.
Bye.
Oh my goodness.
You are a good man...
but I didn't love you.
I just saw you because I was lonely.
I... love you.
Please forget about me. I'm going to marry him.
Don't go, Mal Nyun.
He's my ideal type. We'll get married and go to America.
I... want to live that way.
The wind feels colder than any other time.
I miss the one who is too far away.
She wishes that the song will reach America.
The one she misses must be in America.
The song was requested by Ms. Kim Hyun Sook in Seoul.
Jo Dong Jin's 'Happy Person.'
Are you crying? Are you crying?
You're still a happy person...
It was good that you left.
You looked great.
That woman seemed to know me.
I definitely know her eyes and her face.
The yellow dust is really bad these days, so we have to clean for fine dust now.
See? There is no dust at all now.
That's more than enough.
Now I can lay out the blankets.
By any chance...
do any of your father's cousins or relatives look like your father?
No.
He was the most handsome one in his family.
Why?
I saw... someone who looked like him today.
We definitely have a connection.
Otherwise, I wouldn't feel this strange.
The woman you saw on the street earlier?
The one who stopped you and asked for your name?
I'll help you.
I saw someone who looked like Chul Hee today.
- In the same age range. - Where?
On the big street where the bank is.
I've walked through that street for decades, but I've never seen him.
What's the use if he looks like him? He's not Kim Chul Hee.
He didn't look like someone from this neighborhood.
I think she was my wife.
That's nonsense!
If she were your wife, she'd have given you a hug and cried right away!
She probably got remarried after I disappeared.
Wouldn't that be the case?
You're shooting a movie by yourself.
Why didn't you grab her and ask her then?
At the time, I just felt like I had seen her somewhere before.
I think the woman I saw earlier was probably my wife.
I want to punch you! What's this?
Will you kick me again?
I'm cute!
That's how I feel.
Cute?
I feel like she's my wife.
Subtitles by DramaFever
[Unkind Women]
If you have time, would you come to a book concert?
You'll invite me?
It doesn't suit you, but you're here.
I'm done with all the exorcism.
I won't have any occasion to see Teacher Na Mal Nyun again.
I won't call you 'older sister.'
When we get closer, I'll call you Ma Ri.
I felt like my wife would come out.
The old man who lost his memory?
His memory is coming back slowly, so we'll try to find his family.
It won't be easy.
Isn't my real mom Jang Mo Ran? I just saw your shaky eyes!
If you're curious, cut off some hair and get a DNA test.
It's Hyun Jung!