[Episode 21]
What are you?
You've got that Seryong look. Yeah?
Yeah.
You like TV?
I used to. Now not so much.
We're just subs. No need to be nervous.
Your title?
It's a secret.
We can get you into training as early as next week.
Learn the basics.
Your own technique will follow.
Good presence. Very expressive.
As it should be.
Hello.
It's Gallery Jo.
Hello.
Can you spare five minutes?
Sure. Did you find an artist?
A Ku Dongmyong, he's quite good.
He just got back from Morocco.
He says he should see the subject.
Working from a photo is death to a portrait.
I see.
Is there any way at all?
I can think of one.
Ah.
We have an auction next month.
Can you offer a piece?
Sure.
Then we'll come look at it.
That might work.
When were you thinking?
Tomorrow.
Afternoon?
Say three or four?
Yes, of course.
Mom.
There's my girl.
I've been cast in a miniseries.
You told them no.
The writer said to go anyway.
I just met the subs.
Why the subs?
Less stressful.
What happens now?
I start training.
Chusok.
We got up early.
None of us have any relatives.
So we went to Samchong.
Hyogyong's uncle is gone, too.
I love going out with you two.
If I were you, I'd be all, 'Hey now, that could be me on his arm.'
Couldn't it have?
We each find our own.
Not everyone does.
There are lots of older singles.
No foolishness when we get there.
Shall I get the tab?
His wife treated me last time.
No, leave that to us.
Janghun set this up.
That's Dr. Jo to you. It's too weird.
How so?
He's not family. His wife won't like it.
What of it? We grew up together.
'Doctor' is too weird.
That was then.
Don't be a nag.
Am I wrong?
Well?
'Dr. Whatever' sounds weird for old friends.
Exactly.
Bring Yaya by. I'll make seaweed soup.
Hyogyong's not breastfeeding.
It's good for her anyway.
How can I describe what I'm feeling?
Our mother isn't dead. She's alive.
Not far, in Socho.
In my area, the wife of Jo Janghun.
I couldn't believe my eyes at first.
It was the same photo.
I found myself asking who she is.
'The lady of the house.'
She's up.
Okay.
Wow, good for you.
Very good. A real Cinderella story.
They're just subs.
That's how it works. Until you prove yourself.
Character actors make good livings too.
Bet you wish you were nicer to me.
When wasn't I?
I got you shoes.
Once.
And clothes...
I didn't take so much as a stick of gum.
You'll be famous as 'Georgia's Brother.'
Come in.
Hello.
She's lovely.
Oh Dallan.
Hello.
I've heard a lot about you.
Ah, to be young and have such fine features.
Character lines come later.
You're Jia?
Yes.
The little doll. That's what they called you at three months.
Good memory.
You remember me?
How could he?
You're a famous artist now?
Depends on who you ask.
Now, now.
Janghun, my girl.
Hello.
Lovely. More so than your mother.
Oh, you.
Let me see my boy tomorrow.
Please.
Okay.
This kimchi is great.
You make it yourself?
Some friends.
You on a diet, too?
No.
The same age?
Horse?
Uh-huh.
They can be friends, as close as they like.
Of course.
Sure.
As chance would have it, Jia is to be an actress.
No.
For HBN.
HBN?
Hm.
They don't do dramas.
She's an announcer.
The writer insisted she audition and she was cast.
A JBC miniseries.
Oh, how nice.
She starts training right way, skin care and...
Do you know of any lady drivers?
Me.
Doesn't Sonjung pay her?
She spends it just as fast.
It's the age. They want everything.
True.
They're the same.
How did Mom die?
A car accident.
Was it because of his face?
What show?
It's new.
Who's producing it?
Jang Hwaom.
Your mother had a knack with meats.
Ribs especially.
The same cut but hers was always just right.
No doubt you learned a lot from her.
Yet not the same.
Quite so.
You're an architect?
Less formal, you're like brothers.
Construction, too.
Maybe you can fix our place.
Anytime, my pleasure.
Janghun, not a worry in the world.
You kidding?
What?
I've got to marry them off.
But that's a joy.
Not at my age. I'm getting gray.
It looks good on you, Janghun.
Ugh. 'Janghun, Janghun.'
Uh-huh. Lip service.
Not at all. Right?
You work out?
Golf, same as everyone.
I bet they call you George Clooney.
Come on, George Clooney.
The same image.
I've missed your singing.
Why not tonight?
Later. You have an early appointment.
Why didn't Sonhwa ever marry?
Nobody would suit her, not when she was young.
Later all the good ones were taken.
Middle-age isn't easy.
Our house next time, Janghun.
Uh-huh.
Did you major in art?
No. I went to the California School of the Arts.
A special program for the gifted.
In time I was a docent.
A docent?
My old job, explaining art and artists.
Ah.
A lot of history there.
Our mothers were close.
You and that artist's mother too.
Artist, can you believe it?
Don't change the subject.
Who's changing anything?
She always called me Janghun.
We were neighbors.
And you?
Me what?
Did you care for her?
Nope.
Why?
Cause I was dating Jia's mom.
At her age, 'Janghun, Janghun.' She's not family.
You talked too much.
Should I have said nothing?
Maybe so.
Soh Eunha is no fool.
She's all show.
A little discretion goes a long way.
Mind your own business.
I'm still better off.
So what if she's prettier and smarter than me?
Rearing someone else's kids.
Someone else?
Second marriage.
Their mother?
Dead.
How pure was she though?
The portrait?
He can't work from a photo alone.
We came up with a reason for him to come by.
After you quit Health Today... how shall I put it?
It's not as fun.
Rating's still the same.
They'll fall off.
What?
The new show coming along?
All we can do is try.
You're busy but look after Yaya.
As you would a sister.
Which she is.
She's got a lot to deal with.
People can turn bad fast.
Yes, sir.
The Jo's daughter is appearing on HBN.
I asked her producer's name. Jang Hwaom.
Did you mention me at all?
No. That would take forever to explain.
Don't.
I won't. She's been cast in a JBC miniseries.
Her mom was fit to bust.
A lady driver, skin care, la-Dee-dah.
She didn't study acting?
No, Humanities in the States.
She's our age.
It's a second marriage.
When?
A while back. When she was 3 months.
They get along?
Hm. Not like a step-mom at all.
You'd think she was her own.
The girl, too?
Hm. She's a lot hotter than us.
Time to eat.
Ox-bone soup. Add salt if you like.
It's perfect. Thank you.
Finish a bowl at least.
I will.
Here. Want some more sides?
No.
How long will you use a caregiver?
Till next week.
She has to be careful or she'll regret it all her life.
I know.
There's a lot to do?
Yes.
Go help her.
Hm.
I'm fine. You have a lot to do.
Nothing that can't wait a month.
Mm, this really hits the spot.
Nothing like it when you're down.
You ate the seaweed soup?
Yes. The caregiver went on and on.
I'll make up some more.
Did you get Jia's number?
No.
Why?
She didn't ask for mine.
Inferiority complex.
About what?
She's all that and you're stuck working for me.
Oh yeah?
You think it's all that?
Fame and wealth come at a cost.
Whitney Houston. Big at 21. Dead at 48.
And not happy a day after thirty.
Right?
Hm.
So full of herself.
Not a single show and she thinks she's a star.
She came by her looks honestly.
Her mother's eyes, her grandmother's nose.
When did he marry Soh Eunha?
In America, that's all I know.
I thought your families were close.
I was moving around with your father.
Gyongju, Gangneung.
We were in the Jeju office when Janghun went to America.
We didn't hear about it.
They met there?
Hm.
Hey, introduce Yaya to her next time.
Nah.
You should.
Not now. Not yet.
You need to get out.
Age doesn't matter so much as trustworthiness and experience.
Right.
I never ate burgers in the States and now look at me.
Just mine?
I'm on a diet.
Always the skinny ones.
Where do the girls get their makeup?
Jong Saemto mostly.
That's a name?
Yes. Coffee?
Hm.
Ku Dongmyong is coming by. We're calling on Jang Hwaom.
Ma’am.
She left Dad to go to the States?
Why?
You coming?
There's nothing to do.
Sure there is.
Nothing you can't handle.
You're not at work?
Yaya's coming. I'll go after.
Mom.
What?
Get a face lift.
I look old?
You look your age.
But people look younger now.
Never mind all the little babydolls at work.
Your father is too much man for that.
So he says.
But he can't help but feel his age.
Missing his youth?
Sure.
And you look even older.
Other people get lifts and such at age 40, 50.
You're 2 years older and he's in his late 50s.
Put some effort into it.
Other people can't afford it.
I'm scared.
This from the tigress.
The tigress?
A whack here, a whack there.
You reared us. Now it's your turn.
Mom, beware the ax in your hand.
Those little honeys see Dad's money.
One might turn his head.
He's only human, you can't trust him.
Around the eyes and you'll look 10 years young.
Lose the wrinkles, a little Botox, you'll look 40 again.
It's Yaya.
Or the cook.
What cook?
The help has a dentist appointment.
For an implant.
What should he call me?
Since Yaya's his aunt.
Uncle will do.
Better than brother.
Junso.
He'll be talking soon enough.
He's a miracle.
No more than your own will be.
What's keeping Yaya?
She'll be here.
Junso.
Shall we?
Are they in Gangnam?
Songbuk.
Such a joy, when you haven't seen him.
Yes.
Have his mother come by soon.
I'm taking him to her today. She wants to see him.
Of course she does.
What if she keeps him?
I talked to her.
It's time for his bottle.
Right.
Go on.
Ma’am.
Hey.
Hey. Done for the day?
I have to get back.
Mother?
With Nana.
His bottle.
Here.
Looks like the place.
You're auctioning something off?
Well, talking about it.
They're here.
Hello.
We're here. Your father is Jang Chujang?
That's us.
Test it with the back of your hand.
Okay.
A little hot.
Some help with these?
Guests.
Hello. My mother.
Soh Eunha with Gallery Jo.
Hello.
Hello. This way.
Ku Dongmyong, the artist.
Of course.
Tea please.
Coming.
The restroom?
Through the living room and to the left.
Pu'er tea?
Please.
Of course.
A lovely neighborhood.
Yes, that's why I hardly get out.
Never mind the traffic.
Yes?
I dropped it.
I see.
That's Nurse Soh for sure.
The schemer.
Is she milking the cow herself?
The little general is hungry.
I'll go.
The paintings?
In storage.
I'm quite curious.
Shall we take a look?
Please.
This way.
Don't make too much.
Ma’am.
What?
I'll have an apple.
I'm thirsty.
Oh.
Uh-oh, no pu'er tea.
She hasn't changed a bit.
Who?
The guest? The gallery lady?
Yes. She was a nurse.
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]
She had a man but they weren't married.
His family wouldn't have her.
Why is that?
We've got company.
A friend's daughter. She's nice.
Hello.
My son.
Jo Jia, forget about some producer.
This is your chance, focus on that.
I'll find you a good man from a good family.
I already have.
What do they do?
Sweetie... Junso...
I need a favor.
Go ahead.