Is it...
Is it just me?
Is it?
I'm not an idiot.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't know.
It would be cowardlyif I said I didn't feel anything.
I'm not 19.
My heart pounded too.
I got confused too.
Most of all, I was grateful.
From a certain moment,I started feeling sorry for you.
Then, you gave me assurance.Anything we talked about was fun.
To have my heart pitter patter...
It's been so longsince I've felt like this.
But, so what?
Weren't those feelings special for you?
I'm not special.
I'm not the typeto live like someone in the movies.
I'm married.
I have a husbandand kids.
I have a career.
I used to have many dreams,
but now I've become so ordinary
that I can't bear to loseanything that I have.
You're saying I wasn't imagining things, right?
I'm saying none of that means anything.
Why doesn't it mean anything?
You're married too.You're someone's husband.
You're a father to 2 daughters,and department head of an affiliated company.
I know.
Then, let me go.
If it makes you uncomfortable,I'll forgo this project.
Of course, it might all be over already anyway.
Can you reallygive up this project?
It was accepted...your proposal.
Really?
Look how excited you are.You'd give this up?
I will if I have to.
I ask you.
This is something I really wanted.I won't forget your kindness.
Please, let me work with a clear conscience.
Please, I ask you.
I'm so sorry.
No, I'm so sorry.
Mr. Min...
I made burdened you.
Just forget what happened today.
I'm fine with it.
Thank you for thinking highly of me.
Really, thank you.
Dr. Ahn, don't you remember me?
I used to be a nurse here.
You were a resident doctor then.
It was right here.
I was going through a rough time and I was crying.
You handed me your handkerchiefand consoled me.
Did I?
I would pack you a lunch sometimes...
Happy birthday to you
What is all this?
A home cooked meal! It's been ages!
- Hey, who do you think she is?- Who?
The woman who's giving me these lunches.
What makes you think it's a woman?
Then, you think a guy would put in such detail?
I thought it would be 1-2 times, but it's every day.
I have a conscience. Really,
how can I be so brazen and accept all this?
I don't know who it is,but I want to thank her
and share a meal with her.
I don't know who you are, but thanks so much!I'll eat this gratefully!
Okay? I did it for you, so let's eat.
Yeah, let's eat.
This is great!So tasty!
You haven't changed a bit.
You're still so handsome.
It was accepted...your proposal.
Can you really give it up?
Where should we go? There?That place is great too.
Okay.
Oh Dad, you're home.
I'll call you back, honey.
Who were you just talking to?
Huh? A friend.
A friend?
Didn't you just say, 'honey'?
Dad, don't be crazy!
- Mom not home yet?- Uh... she called to say she'd be a little late.
She must be pretty busy lately.
She lets the house go to the dumps!
How can you say that? You know mom has it rough too.It's not like she's goofing off.
You call this a house?It's a pigsty!
Well, it's always been like this.
Yeah, always like this! Always!
I'm so sick of it now!
Dad...
Sorry.
The door wasn't properly closed,so I stood here and heard everything.
The 5,000,000 won that you blewthis month...
We were 2,000,000 won short.I worked overtime and paid that up.
I'm the crazy one, right?
Oh my god!
Don't you even knock?
Do I have to knock, going into my bedroom in my house?
That's not right, is it?
I guess not...
if we've got to the point of being so estrangedthat I freak out when my husband doesn't knock.
I guess it's all my fault.
Good think you know.
You must have the illusionthat your mean talk is attractive.
You think I'm your playmate?
I've never even dreamed of being treatedwith respect as your husband,
but at least don't treat melike some scum.
What will the children think of me?
You drive me out to the back room all the time
make everything about moneyand make me into a fool!
Hey, you know I'm a doctor in this country!
The guy across the hall gets put on a pedestaland he's just a salary man!
Do I have to live like this?!
What?
Of course he's put on a pedestal. He deserves it!Do your research before you talk!
Mr. Min says he doesn't let his woman work outsidebecause he doesn't want her to deal with the rough stuff.
If my guy were like that, I'd put him on a pedestalthat reaches the moon!
Then go live with a guy like that!Why live with a guy like me?!
I wouldn't have lived with you if I knew you'd be like this!
It isn't too late!
What?
I wouldn't be treated like this if it weren't for you!
At least I'd get 3 hot meals a day.
Still talking about the neighbors?
If you're so jealous, just live with the woman!
What?
Yeah, I would if I could!
- What?- You said I should!
Do you really mean that?
- Be straight with me. Do you mean it?- Yeah! I mean it! Why?
I want a divorce!
What?
Why would I stay with a husband who wants to live
with another womanespecially when I'm living like this?!
- You started it!- Start what?
Who started it about the neighbor'shusband being put on a pedestal?
- You said you'd put a guy like him on a pedestal to the moon!- I would!
If a guy acts like a manof course he'll be treated with respect!
Okay, fine!What would I talk to you about?
You want a divorce?
Sure, don't worry!I'm going to Chuncheon!
What?
Everything's working out. We can settle thingswithout alarming the kids.
What are you talking about?
I'm going to Chuncheon! The Chunceon branch hospital.I volunteered to go!
Finally, I can live in peace and volunteerthe medical services that I always wanted to do!
Thank you.Hurray! Hurray!
Where do you think you're going? Who's letting you?
To Chuncheon! I'm letting myself!
Why? I can't even do this the way I want?You said you wanted a divorce!
- Did you really volunteer to go?- Yeah!
- You just try that!- What are you going to do?
I'm going to tell Mother and Father!
You know your mother's personality is stronger than mine.
Yeah, I'm scared!I'm really scared!
You're late.
Yes, I'm rather late.
You must be tired.
Would you like a glass of juice?Honey water?
No thanks. Just a glass of cold water.
Yes.
You must be tired from the hospital and housework
Let's let loose on the food a little like Eunmi said.
I always say, no one's going to dieeating some ramen and 3-minute instant stuff.
Everyone eats it and they're healthy.
I even go out and eat that kind of foodon purpose because I like it.
So, take it easy a little.
Still, how can you compare the nutritional value?
Modern man has excessive nutrition.We don't have to eat that much.
Look at the neighbors across the hall.They go out together. Doesn't it look nice and easy?
Grab the shoulder and kick with the knee! Bam! Bam! Bam!
Congratulations, Ms. Chae!
Congratulations, Songchae!
- Ms. Chae, you're the best!- Ms. Chae!
Great job everyone! Thanks!
What happened? Didn't you saythey'd decided on 'Mine'?
I was a bit surprised myself when I got the call late last night.
Evidently, our competitors thoughtthey'd won the project.
It seems Ms. Chae isn't team leaderfor nothing.
That's true.She's in a bit of a slump lately,
but she used to be 1 of the greatest talentsin the advertisement world back in the day.
We had to be careful so she wouldn't be scoutedby another company.
So, about this promotion...
Yes?
Isn't that all settled already?
Of course, it is, but...
Come in.
Come in, Ms. Chae!You really, really did great.
Sit, sit.
You know I was certain,certain that you'd win this project.
- Now, talk.- Yes... Thank you.
You did a great job.I heard you had a hard time.
It's nothing. Everyone works like that.
Our biggest gain is working with JN Groupfor the 1st time, thanks to this.
I heard that there will soon be a separate image adfor their pharmaceutical sector.
Their plan is to gradually expandthe group's proportion of pharmaceuticals.
Ms. Chae, please help us out just until this project.
We'll make sure this is reflected as much as possibleduring the coming personnel realignment.
With your qualifications, you'd makea great female executive.
Yes, I'll do my best.
You called?
Oh, Mr. Min.
Mr. Park, I told you not to.You've gone out of your way
and even thought of my wifewho is lounging around at home.
My wife does admit that time flieswhen she's out with your wife.
Great for me!
Call her out at night too!
Yes sir, I'll tell her to plan a tripwith Mrs. Yang.
Then, it's freedom for me too.
A trip! Excellent idea!
A long one, huh?
Oh, let's be carefulat the couples' outing next week.
Don't mention it, sir!
But honestly,about this ad project...
Wasn't the 3rd presentation a bit odd?
Both companies preparedsuch similar proposals.
Isn't it just too strangeto call it coincidence, Mr. Park?
I have to admiteveryone thought it was a bit odd.
I'll be frank!
I gave the other companythe group's overall image plan.
Then, the last presentation was a formality.
Right. The problemis that formality didn't work.
BM acted as if they knewall about our plan.
The fact that they gave the initial punchmeans we've been stabbed in the back.
This means someone handed overour plan to BM.
Leakage is a major problem at our company these days.
What would you doif you were back-stabbed, Mr. Park?
Get him!Get him and fire him!
Find him immediately!And notify the audit division!
Of course, that's what you should do.
What will this company become
I leave a guy who is thanklessof the care I put into rearing him?
You're right.
He's making me into a complete fool!
I need some time at the sauna.
What are you doing here?
Do you have some clothes?
What do you mean, 'What do you mean?'I mean clothes you can wear to a gathering.
What gathering?
What? Your company couples' gathering?
Why, all of a sudden?Can't I get out of it?
That's what I was thinking too,but that's not possible this time.
It'll look strange if everyone's there except me.
Go to a hair salon this week and get your hair done.Go to Apgujeong-dong or Cheongdam-dong and do it right.
You've got my credit card, right?
Get some nice clotheswhile you're at it.
Deck yourself out, okay?
All the wives are classy and smart.
Doesn't matter if you can't be stunning.You shouldn't be conspicuously drab.
Yes...
Make sure you really do it right.
And cozy up to the exec wives.
I didn't say anything,but there's going to be talk about promotion too.
You can't ignore the chatterof the executive wives.
I'm asking you this favor.
Is something wrong?
No, nothing like that.I'm heading back in.
What? Who?
Who? You think it would be the apartment doorman?
Wow, you scared me.You sure you didn't say it?
Your husband isn't a guy who'd ask for divorce.
Hey! You think I'm so crazythat I'd make up stories?
He says he wants to live with the woman across the hall.
What?
Mr. Min's wife?
The guy looks so dull.
His wife would be obvious.What's making him say all that crazy talk about her?
Is Mr. Min really that bad?
I've only seen him a few times,
but the guy has no sense. He's so brusque too.
He gets flustered in front of his superiorsand he's all about principles.
Total drag.
It's obvious what type of womanhe'd choose for a wife.
How can he compare her to you?
Apparently, he envies him for getting 3 hot meals a day.
Huh?! Your husband doesn't know when he has it good.
He isn't starving.
He's comparing you because he'senvious of having some housekeeper
You let him off the hook?
I asked for a divorce!
That's what you say all the time.It's lost any effect now.
Sleeping in the same bed is going to be awkward now.
Yesterday, he opened the door when I was changingand I got startled and screamed.
Even touching hands will probably feel awkward.
That's where we stand these days.
Looks pretty serious...
I don't know what's going on.
The company's giving us a lot of pressuresince this project to do better on the next.
Think you can focus on it?
Still, that was a bit harsh.How could he compare you to Mr. Min's wife?
We'd appreciate if you'd help us out.
That's something we should ask.
The executives really likedyour proposal.
They were pleased that it suits the overall imageand direction of the group.
We were also fascinated and surprised
that we'd captured the direction your company was seeking.
Frankly, you were really anxious at first.
A woman team leader for a hangover relief drink.You didn't expect much, did you?
I don't easily talk about drinkingin front of ladies anymore.
Ms. Chae taught me true humility.
I should have gone that day too.
Then, I could have found1 of your true weaknesses.
Pardon?
Hey...
What is this about?
It's nothing.I'm sorry. I misspoke.
By any chanceis it about me undressing?
I don't do that unlessI'm really drunk.
Just how much did I take off that day?
No, I was drunk too.I didn't really see anything.
And you didn't take everything off either.
Oh, that's too bad. You would have marveledif you'd gotten a good look.
I have some pretty nice fine muscles.
Oh my,
Mr. Min, I didn't knowyou were so funny.
Did I look dull?
Yes, you looked like a completely dullmiddle-aged man.
I'm keeping a low profile. It'll get troublesomeif people know that I'm funny too.
Help yourself.
I'll be waiting for your call.
We should get a drink before then.Strengthen the team spirit a bit.
Sounds good.Call me anytime.
- Yes! I'll be sure to contact you!- Sure.
- Then...- Safe returns.
Hey, he's pretty nice after all.
That guy...
he isn't the type to find a womanwho's always in the kitchen attractive.
How would you know?
Jiyoung the clairvoyant!
It's like the woman that he's discontent withis the type your husband likes.
Well, it's always like that.
The grass is greeneron the other side.
Coming?
Uh, coming!
You know that word has spread all over the hospital?
The vice director isn't hiding his disregard for you.
Going to Chuncheon isn't the problem anymore.
The fellows working beneath your leadershipare really nervous about things.
I should go down to Chuncheon first thing.
Go there,and then find my next move.
What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
She wants a divorce.
Huh?
I told her I'm going to Chuncheonand without hesitation she says she's getting a divorce.
And you didn't know that?
Does that mean she's living with mebecause I'm a doctor at a university hospital in Seoul?
That's a bit harsh.
The whole world knows thatit isn't as good as it looks.
Still, at least it appears good.
If I go to Chuncheon,there won't even be the esteem left,
and I'll won't be any use.
That woman has been providingso that you could become a doctor.
Don't talk about her that way.
It makes me thinkjust who was it all for?
Hey!
It's embarrassing to live like this in front of the kids.I'll have to move out.
So you have to work at it. Work.
Should I work alone?!
What with going to the hotel last time,you said Sonha's trying too.
You call that trying?She scares me to death!
A woman should lower herself like a womanand let her husband win sometimes.
Isn't that wise?
Hey, Seongyu!
You're the one who married Songhabecause you liked that about her.
You said, for someone with no gall andlow self-confidence, Songha is perfect!
Don't you remember?
It's not fair to change like that.
You were the one who said Songhais your lifelong benefactor.
Do all the positivesfeel like negatives now?
Yeah, I can understand that,
but you of all people can't do that!
Who in the world would work overtime, take careof her in-laws, pay your tuition, and provide for you?
To whom are you indebtedfor being called a 'doctor'?
Doctor, a patient's caretakerhas asked for a meeting with you.
Should I postpone it to tomorrow?
No, it's fine.
They must have come here out of concern.Tell them to come in.
Yes, Doctor.
You must be busy.Am I taking up your time?
No, have a seat.
When do you think my mothercan get discharged?
She says she's alright already.
We'd like her to stayuntil she's completely healed.
Um, Yes… That is…
Just a minute…
We'll have to check up some more to know for sure.
Oh, I see.
Is there anything else you'd like to know?
Oh, no.
Alright.
If you have any further inquiries,you can ask the physician in charge.
Yes.
Thank you.
And…
When you worked as a nurse back then…I have no recollection.
I'm really sorry.I have a bad memory.
There are 5 types of shirts,A, B, C, D, E and…
Your eyes are about to shoot missiles.
Can you still study like that?
I can't.
That sounds like an honest linewith some authenticity, unlike you.
My acting class teacher always says to actwith authenticity.
Help me out.
Let's break them up.
Oh my!Some big event!
Crush them into smithereens.
What's gotten into you?
Now I'd like to havewhat I want.
- I'm home.- Oh, Minkyung.
Minkyung, aren't these the neighbor's dishes?
You're right. They're from Eunmi's house.
Right?
Did they bring something while I was out?
Um, not that I'm aware of.
- Hello.- Hi.
Going home?
Yes.
You must be tired. Get some sleep?
Yes, a little.
Above all, be sure to get some decent sleep.
If a surgeon loses his concentration,
especially in the operating room,that's the most dangerous thing.
Yes, sir.
- Good night.- Good night.
Doctor.
Yes?
It's just that…
I'd like to get my dishes backfrom last time.
Oh…
Sorry,I forgot.
No, it's fine.
You're late.
Hon, lay out my blanketsin the study tonight.
I have some work I have to look into tonight.
I'm okay. Why don't you come inwhen you're done and get a good night's sleep?
I have a lot to do tonight.
How's your mother?
I called this morning and she said she's fine.
Eunmi, studying is tough these days, isn't it?
Take it easy if it's too hard. It's okayif you don't make top of your class all the time.
I know it's a lot of work, but make Eunmi some snacksand look after her.
Yes.
No one looks after meas well as Mom anyway.
Alright, good to know.
You're dropping by the hair salon before the hospital, right?
Yes.
- Your younger sister and brother will be there till evening?- Yes.
- Get your hair done nicely, and your clothes too.- Yes.
- Get a nice handbag too.- Yes.
Dad, do you knowhow much 'nice' costs?
I know to a certain extent.
You know to a certain extent.
The problem is you keep emphasizing 'nice'.
It's about 300,000-400,000 wonto get your hair done nice in Gangnam these days.
300,000-400,000 won for your hair?
Then, how much would a nice handbagand clothes cost?
Typical high end brands are out.
These days, ordinary people
haven't even heard of the brands.
Why don't you read a bookin that time?
Anyway, do your hairand call me at the department store.
You can decide what you want to buy,
but I should get an idea how much it isso I can plan the budget.
Yes…
And your hair would be nice
if you got it in our neighbor, Mrs. Chae's hairstyle.
Hello. I'm Tiffany, your hair designerfor you today.
What kind of style would you like?
And your hair would be nice
if you got it in our neighbor, Mrs. Chae's hairstyle.
Her hair comes about here to her shoulder
and her bangs come down to the side
with a slight wave.
The color is brown.
Oh, you'd like a light style!
Is that what you'd like?
I'd like it just the opposite.
Pardon?
Completely different.
I'd like this.
Yes?
Hon, I came to buy a handbag.
I've thought about itand no matter how I add it up
with the savings that we put in each monthand Dad's birthday next month,
I'm afraid you can't spend more than 1,000,000 wonon the bag and clothes.
Actually, that's a bit overdoing it too,but we have to meet a certain level.
You decide within that budget, hon.
Alright, I will.
Enjoy!
Thank you.
Wait.
Yes?
Just put 500,000 won on that card,and the rest on this card.
No problem, Ms.
I have some really big news.
Your news is always big.
This time it's a whole new dimension.
You know the murder case?They say he's likely to get probation.
No way!
You know the guywas seeing other women all the time?
Well, his wife apparently knew all about it.
She used that against himto put all their assets to her name
and she was preparing to divorce him with another guy.
She wasn't just having a fling?
She was tracking her husband's whereabouts and everything!
He was the one who felt his life threatenedand requested alimony.
He even submitted psychiatric treatment records!
Oh my, that's outrageous!
It's a total soap opera.
Of course, sometimes realityis more of a soap opera than TV dramas.
Bingo!
Are there no soap operas
among 1 of us?
Our lives have been so dull!
We'll have to work on it from now on.
Um, so did you give your husband the pill?
Oh, you know…
It's like living with 2 men.
Oh my, oh my!
A man before taking the pill
and a man after the pill.
One thing's for sure. Long-lasting is good.
All thanks to you.
What's so funny?
Let me in on it.
Mrs. Kuk, I just rememberedI had something to consult with you.
How about getting our kids togetherand making a study group?
Sounds great!
With just the kids at the top.
Doesn't the academies after schooltake care of that?
I'm not really concerned of my kid's studies.
The academies have a pretty broad range.
About 15 kids, right?
We should drastically reduce it to 5 kids.
Seoul National University isn't all the same.
Levels differ in there too.
Hey! Songha Chae!
Why did you come to my work?
Can't a brother-in-law visit his sister-in-law at work?
I don't have any money.
Plus, am I just any brother-in-law?
I'm Songha Chae's first love, the tragic herowho gave up that love
and remained as a brother-in-law.
Go! Go!
Say that 2 more times and it's 1,000!It's gotten a little old now.
I was temporarily blindand wrote 1 letter. Is that '1st love'?!
Don't you remember how heartfelt it was?Especially, for a college freshman. Not a naïve age.
Oh, I could…
I have it hard as it is with your brother.Do you have to chip in and bleed me too?
It's just that I can't get any investment.Don't be like that.
- Just help me out a little.- I don't have a penny.
Sis!
Me, Sunjang Ahn,doesn't even have gas money.
Quit it!
I didn't treat you this way!Don't you remember
the extremes I went to for your wedding?
Oh, Ms. Chae! What are you doing here?
Go home, Sunjang.I have a meeting to attend.
Let's go. Sorry. Come on.
It's alright. We have time.
Seems like you have some thingsto talk over. Take your time.
Are you Songha's subordinate?
Ms. Kim, let's go in.We have to prepare for the meeting.
You always do this when you have a disadvantage.We went to school together.
But, how come Mr. Brother-in-lawlooks nothing like Dr. Ahn?
Really?
By the looks of it, you're on a different scale.
What's wrong?Go on in if you're busy.
Uh, would you like a cup of coffee?
I was just about to go for a cup!
Then, shall we?
I said, let's go in.
Go on in if you're so busy.
Basically, you're unemployed.
Like I said, I'm planning a new item.
By ripping off Songha?
Now, what have you been hearing?
I've seen her frustrated over
her brother-in-law's money issues, but
I had no idea he'd lookperfectly fine.
You're went to our school,and you seem pretty smart…
you're like a gemstone that needs refining.
I haven't met the right woman yet.
I read somewhere that no matter how long one waits
for a butterfly, all that comes are dung flies.
That's because you're a dung fly.
Sorry, I'm a bit busy today.
Wait.
Didn't you hear earlier?
I'm a year older than you!
Thanks for today's coffee!
- Wow, you have some special personality!- Don't push it.
Charismatic too!
I know a bit about Songha.
What weakness do you have of hersthat she's so helpless?
Is Songha someone like that?
It's just that she loves her brother-in-law so much.
I'll find out eventually!Bye!
Well, you see…
The company I spoke withabout this ad…
They were sure they'd gotten the project,so they'd even recruited more employees,
which means they must haveclosely analyzed the results.
But regardless how much they ponder, it's odd.
Apparently, they're going to send a complaint to the execs.
In the complaint, it seems
they're saying Ms. Chae and youseem to have a particular relationship.
I'll be brief.
Let them give another presentationor take responsibility and resign!
The choice is yours!
Yes, Director.
I'll send it up immediately.
Ms. Chae,
Is there something I don't knowabout the JN Group ad?
What do you mean?
Maem is saying someone within the grouphelped us out.
Rumor has it that he's leaking stuff here and there.
JN Group is planning to treat itas a confidential information leakage case.
If, by any chance, that's true,
not only will the person who leaked itand the person who accepted it be in a fix,
so will our company.
I don't want to believe it,
but 1 thing does trouble me.
Seems like there's been talk internally tooafter the 3rd party.
Is everything okay?
Yes…
Mr. Min is in charge for them, right?
Yes.
He'll probably be audited.
You may go.
Mr. Min will probablybe audited.
Mister!
BM Team Leader Songha Chae
they're saying Ms. Chae and youseem to have a particular relationship.
I'll be brief.
Let them give another presentationor take responsibility and resign!
The choice is yours!
I'll wait at the park we went to last time.There's something I have to tell you.
What I'm doingdoesn't make any sense.
I'm not the typeto risk danger.
But unwittingly
my heart keeps heading somewhere it shouldn't.
Why did you?
No kidding.
It's just…
it happened before I knew what I was doing.
Your Neighbor's Wife
What do we do?What are you going to do?
I don't know.
Are you that threatened by the woman next door?
So much that you had to break her dishes?
Let her go beg to her doctor husband.
Do you know the type of woman Sonha Chae is?
She couldn't do something like that even if the company told her.
We're faltering as a couple.I can feel myself faltering.
It's like I've been struggling so hard by myself.
I thought I had to endure itand go through it on my own.
- What do we do?- I don't know.