[Episode 45]
Do you have a role model?
Yes. My mother.
Ah, your mother?
Yes. She works so hard.
Barring illness, she's up at dawn making us breakfast.
What I admire most is how she's always smiling.
It's not easy.
So true. We're creatures of emotion.
We all get tired and irritable.
I've made my mistakes, but she never yells.
We talk it through.
She works.
At work or at home...
She gives her all in everything she does.
'Gives her all?'
Hello.
Whoa. You picked up.
You're there?
Hm.
I'm on my way. Give me 7 minutes.
Shall I order?
Make that 3 or 4.
Hm.
Soh Eunha.
Ah.
Hello.
It's Soh Eunha.
Hello.
Do you have anything to put up for auction?
I've never done it before.
Isn't it a bit early?
Not at all.
The collectors love a new find of your talent.
It's quite different from an art fair.
The market has slowed with the new tax and all.
But it's recovering.
Just a matter of time.
I'll leave it to you then.
I'll swing by tomorrow.
It's our first time so we'll start small.
Say, 30 to 50 or so?
We'll keep the rest back.
Your representative work.
Of course. The smaller pieces then.
The larger ones are more abstract.
I'll see to it.
Good. See you around two or three.
Right.
What?
Gallery Jo. We're going to auction.
We'll have the corvina.
What? It's for you.
I can't eat it all.
We had it at lunch.
Even so.
The fruit, too?
More the merrier.
Sir.
We do it ourselves.
Yep.
You know how?
I should hope so.
I already washed up.
My turn.
Mm.
The ladies like the funny ones.
And I'm a funny guy.
Dad?
A staff dinner.
Pollack and veggie soup?
Hm.
Blech. So not me.
It's good for you.
Why can't it taste good too?
Like they say, it's an acquired taste.
Chocolate, ice cream and cookies notwithstanding.
Yeah, well, if only they were good for me, too.
I'd be eating all day.
Speaking of which...
Oh, no, your complexion.
Rice for you.
Thinner the better.
Oh.
It's hard.
Hang on.
My friend's mom showed me.
This is fun.
Let's do that.
Hush and eat.
It's better like that.
This is how I like it.
What, all crunch and such?
It's like noodles, thinner the better.
Missus, water here. Lots of it.
How about a song?
A song?
I want to hear it again.
What will you give me in return?
Anything.
Kidding.
No. I mean it.
I envy people who can sing.
You don't need anything?
No.
Thanks for this.
It was for all of us.
It was a housewarming gift. That's why he bought a piece.
Night.
Thanks.
It's better when you make it yourself.
But hot.
Wow, even the broth.
Wait, before I forget.
Which page are you on?
You can look at it later.
I'm curious.
You designed and built it?
Uh-huh.
It's beautiful.
Plum tea.
Thanks.
Didn't see this coming.
So moving.
Drink.
Nice place.
You can't put a price on taste.
Exactly.
How do you approach design?
I try walking, maybe some music.
And think.
The loser has to sing.
Do you dare?
C'mon.
You sing when I win.
You'll be sorry.
Nuh-uh.
Something else.
Nope.
You don't want anything from me?
Like what?
Oh my.
Top dollar corvina.
It even smells better.
That's wealth for you.
You can't buy stuff like this.
He bought a piece.
Look at this, fruit too?
Thank Hyogyong.
Pay up.
Honey apples.
They don't look like much but yum.
Hm.
Nadan will end up with the Migang girl.
Then there's me.
You said Mr. Jang will take you out after the show.
What's a dinner?
I need more.
You'll have it.
I would if I had your looks.
You said he's reserved.
Attractive is as attractive does.
What if it doesn't air?
Tomorrow is tomorrow.
At our social level, we have to worry.
What's wrong with us?
To them we're no different than commoners.
Not when Nadan marries the Migang Group girl.
And you have the gallery.
You'll leave it to me?
Who else?
Do Misol.
She's not up to it.
Don't tell Nadan that.
He'd croak.
She's not wired that way.
I'll maneuver your brother.
We'll take care of you.
That's my mother all over.
You and Dad have a long life together.
Our fate is what we make it.
You can give this to Mink tomorrow.
The herbs.
One teaspoon in hot water morning and evening.
Three bows?
Will that be enough?
Here we go.
Don't be silly.
That was fun.
Is it too late for tea?
But not too late for a drink.
Yeah?
No.
You've got work tomorrow.
Just one cocktail.
You're driving.
It's a waste to call a driver for one drink.
Wine then?
Another time.
Be safe.
Thanks.
'Hey. I'll be late.'
Hello.
You driving?
Uh-huh.
I really wanted that drink.
Oh?
But it's my living.
How so?
Your mother wouldn't like it.
What? Over one glass of wine?
Think about it.
You're dating the Migang girl after all.
How would Mom know?
I knew it. You want a secret fling.
That's not what I...
Night.
Wait. Hello.
It's just...
Go on.
Later. You're driving.
Then let's talk.
It will kill me not knowing.
Okay.
There's a wine bar in Kyongni.
Right.
I know it.
'Kay.
Georgia has an early call. Is she still with her?
We'll film a meal. Then off to the gym.
Wouldn't rice be better than bread?
At a shoot?
Huh.
I spoke with the writer.
We got it all covered.
You and Nadan take your time at the pool.
Uh-huh.
Where is he?
He didn't call.
He'll be working.
This has to be low-key.
We can't be silly.
Am I ever?
We're drinking wine.
Suppose someone sent a photo to your family?
Scared?
You kidding?
I'm just saying.
With people's obsession with compatibility.
Your mother wouldn't stand for it.
What, a glass of wine?
You work for Jia.
So you say.
Kidding.
I know better.
You're her eldest.
It's not a complex or anything.
But your mother is different than most.
Look at Jia.
She's protective of you.
No kidding.
It will be a marriage to envy.
Don't assume.
No marriage is perfect.
Men are proud.
They don't show it, but they hate to be pushed.
How would you know?
I have two brothers.
And all men are alike?
They told me.
They won't be forced.
It's dangerous to try.
Would you go against your parents' wishes?
Are you happy?
Sometimes I think you are, others not so much.
It's different for everyone.
Don't dodge.
I'm not.
I'm happy when I'm with the right person.
Like with you, sort of.
And you?
I'm not unhappy.
But I hate feeling pushed.
Feelings ring true.
Like love.
You've never been in love. Is that forever?
Who can tell? There are no guarantees.
To your true love.
You should go.
Don't be sarcastic.
That's not what I meant.
She's not my real mother.
My mom died when I was six.
You remember her?
Some.
What was she like?
I seem to have it all.
Except for one thing.
And that leads to...
What... lack of confidence, maybe?
My life is controlled.
That's not insecurity.
It's longing.
Longing?
It can't always be like this.
It won't.
Your turn.
There isn't much to tell.
I told you.
I can't say it without crying.
That bad?
It's like you. I lost two people.
My mom and dad.
Divorce?
They died.
So I know how you feel.
It's lonely sometimes.
Always.
So...
That's why I hope you make your happiness.
Take it.
Live how you want.
Not 70-80%... 100% your own.
You said you want to.
Are you scared?
No.
If you love Misol, marry her.
I don't.
Do you think you will in time?
There's your answer.
It's for your mother.
Yeah.
But it's up to you.
But my mother is so.... persuasive.
You can't win that debate.
If she can't convince you, she'll manipulate you.
Don't you have it in you...
...to say no?
It's not like that.
It's your choice.
Like you said...
You can't put a price on happiness.
I believe in love.
All the more for losing my parents.
We have each other.
That's how I feel.
You seem so frustrated to me.
To me, too.
It's not knowing.
Knowing will fix it.
Yaya's phone is off.
She went to Georgia's.
Shall I call?
Use yours.
Give her 30 minutes.
I know why I like this.
We understand each other.
Don't you think?
Not exactly.
I live to the fullest.
You live life half-way.
For all I know you'll announce your wedding soon.
I'm not that bad.
I've made up my mind.
Stay warm, like No Chonmyong wrote.
Warm heart. Warm eyes.
You'll catch cold. Sit in the car.
You sent for drivers?
I'm off.
Night.
Text when you get home.
'Kay.
Shall we?
Please.
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]
You don't want anything from me?
Like what?
Your mother wouldn't like it.
How would Mom know?
I knew it. You want a secret fling.
I'm happy when I'm with the right person.
Like with you, sort of.
I can't say it without crying.