[Episode 52]
Yaya, tell the truth.
You're doing this so as not to be a burden.
You'll like him when you meet him.
Little fool... ugh...
What's his name?
Jo Nadan.
He's the right age.
Thirty.
Nana, please, go see to Junso.
It's her life.
Who are you to interfere?
Women marry at thirty these days.
Not twenty-whatever.
Why? Because it's too young.
Not when it's right.
His father is an orthopedic surgeon.
His mother runs a gallery.
He's an architect, he studied in the States.
In Yaya's...
If you'll pardon my saying this.
In Yaya's situation, it's a wonderful match.
And you?
Do you love him?
No answer?
I may in time.
No, no.
Marriage is life or death.
I won't have it.
Will you?
Pull yourself together.
It's not some business arrangement.
Listen to us.
You don't know about life, about men.
You do?
I'm 4 years older.
We'll meet him tomorrow.
It isn't decided.
His mother asked to see me tomorrow.
Soh Unha?
Mm. She won't give her blessing.
Of course not.
Stop getting in the way.
She won't like her situation.
Get cleaned up.
Not till we're done.
Hush.
Talk about out of the blue.
We can't give in.
This is her life. Marriage is no joke.
Nadan, Nathan, whatever, seducing our little sister.
I'll be there.
Why?
To check him out.
Blood or no blood, I'm her brother.
Stay out of it.
I want to see him. Don't be naive.
We have to go.
See what he's up to.
Get cleaned up.
What's the nose about?
Shock?
What's her name?
Kim Sujong.
I'll introduce you.
End it.
We'll find someone better for you.
What did Susannah say?
I'm so glad I went to the fortune-teller.
I'm marrying Yaya.
You're marrying the Migang girl and there's nothing we can do.
What do you see in her?
I said talk to me, not her.
This is between us.
She told you?
I saw her.
He's not related to them.
Not by blood or marriage.
Just a charity case.
What's that matter?
You knew?
Yes.
And you still want her?
Of course her background matters.
What?
Well?
You're no different.
You never talk about your late parents.
Other than your father died young and your mother when you were in school.
You had nothing when you married Dad.
But you're both happy.
Which is why I want to see you wed to a good family.
Don't you see?
Above reproach, guilt-free.
You see?
I don't.
Sujong had her parents, so did Susannah.
What was wrong with them?
They weren't good enough.
Love is what matters, not all that.
Did you two measure worth?
That's how it is?
I'm being honest.
So that's it then.
What about feelings?
What feelings? Some orphan girl...
I won't let you hurt her.
Let's settle down.
It's too much.
Either they're too poor or the stars are wrong.
Unless she's rich like Misol.
Then it's all good.
Am I wrong?
This is my life.
I told you. This is for you.
In that case stop getting in the way.
Listen to you. What's gotten into you?
Nothing. I've had enough.
What did I ever do?
Ask anyone, I've been perfect.
I'm still marrying Yaya.
How did this happen?
How could he turn on us?
Can you believe it?
Don't just sigh.
What else can I do?
Slapping him won't help.
Talk to Mrs. Jang tomorrow.
I'll fix this.
She's like a daughter.
A daughter she never took hiking or to each shrimp?
She'd never heard of shrimplings.
I won't lose to some orphan.
Yongjun, I have no choice.
You know what brought me here.
The miserable lives we had.
Our so-called mother abandoned us.
Worse than that.
She left her own out of greed for the high life.
She didn't recognize me.
Calls herself, 'Jia's mother.'
Could you stand it?
Could you go on living as you were?
I can't.
She killed you.
She has to pay.
It's only right.
Ingrate.
You think you know anything?
I'll see you tied to a rock.
The Migang rock.
For your own good.
You don't know who you're messing with.
Hello.
I'll pay my respects tomorrow.
Before Mom meets with Mrs. Jang.
Let them know.
I will.
I talked to her again.
Did she agree?
It makes no difference either way.
Let me know if she calls you again.
Okay. I feel bad.
It isn't you.
They're meeting at three?
Yes.
I'll be by at eleven.
Okay.
Are you feeling better?
I'm fine.
I can't wait to get married.
Sooner the better.
I know.
What shall I bring?
Anything is fine. Nana likes traditional sweets.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
I like the sound of that. See you.
Night.
You're too much.
Of all the people...
I'll never call her sister.
I hope you meet someone.
Double in-laws?
Doubly related by marriage.
Is that how you tell me to leave?
Airing it out before bed.
What is it with you?
Marrying Misol worked out perfect for me.
I want to be happy too.
Money can't buy that.
Then quit. Why else do you work so hard?
I can't live your life for you.
It's yours.
Look at this spread.
That's green tea.
No soup, is that it?
Hm.
Rice just right. Barley even better.
Eat before it gets soggy.
Right.
Not eating?
What? What?
What is it?
What's wrong now?
Get out.
Is this because I served him first?
You guys can share.
I don't want to talk about it. Please.
I swear.
I'm good. You eat it all.
Spoiled little brat, I swear.
Hey.
Suit yourself then.
Hey.
Get out.
That girl, always something.
Oh.
What?
She kicked you?
She's too young to be an hysterical old maid.
Thanks.
Maybe some fruit?
Of course.
Not melon. Apples.
Um... He'd like to pay his respects.
Jo Nadan.
When?
Today.
Before you meet his mother.
That's good. I'm curious.
Mm. All right.
I'm going out.
We should invite him to lunch.
Of course.
Something nice.
You know what I mean.
It's cold. Some rice pasta?
Or dumplings. But that takes time.
Yes.
Rice pasta is good comfort food between friends.
You coming in?
Later. After noon.
She has to eat.
Let it go.
Won't you eat?
Get up, whether you eat or not.
Kids today.
I slave and slave all day.
Eat.
What is it now?
You never get upset?
Over fish?
I saw it on TV.
Couples fight but it's nothing.
If croaker means nothing to you, give it to me, not to him.
You're quite a speaker.
It's always the same.
He comes first.
It leaves me cold.
How would you like it, ask yourself that?
Favoring one child over the other.
Did Grandma teach you that?
That sons are more important?
That is so...
Poor Grandma.
Never first, not once my whole life...
Never?
I swear, that's what I get.
What you get? You?
What do I get with a mom that plays favorites?
Oh dear.
Grandma used to say people have feelings.
Feeding your son first every time, is that your idea of doing right?
What about my feelings?
My own mother treating me like nothing.
What did I do?
You can have it all.
Forget it.
Am I a stepmother? I treat you the same.
Not even once.
You fussed when you made this.
You didn't make it with love.
Of course I did.
You swear?
I swear.
On Grandma's name?
Take it away.
Grow up.
Where you going?
Wha-wha-what?
That girl of mine.
Look at it from her side. She's upset.
There's nothing to think about.
He's marrying the Migang girl.
I see. As you wish.
Is she a psycho?
Talking that way to me?
Could you see to Junso?
Oh.
Broiled beef?
Uh-huh.
You're a revelation, that's no lie.
Anything I can do?
No.
Nervous?
It hasn't hit me yet.
Is he handsome?
You'll see.
Of course.
Hey. He's here.
My brothers.
The eldest.
Hello. Jo Nadan.
Welcome.
Ah.
A pleasure. Jo Nadan.
Sit.
Perhaps your mother first...?
Ah, quite right.
Jo Nadan.
Oh, you don't have to...
So nice.
He makes a nice impression.
Hm.
Like a parasite.
Shush.
Over here.
Right then.
I hope you like it.
I love coffee.
Your home?
In Socho.
We thought she was kidding at first.
Please speak informally.
There, there.
Please.
Thank you.
Something else for you?
This is fine in the morning.
You'll be seeing my mother later?
Hm.
I don't know what she might say.
But please know this...
My mind is made up.
It's awfully sudden.
You've barely had time to date.
Feelings aren't measured by time.
Some couples break up after years together.
Our Yaya is still a girl.
Too young for marriage.
Hush and listen.
I disagree.
She's older than me in many ways.
Wisdom isn't always a matter of years.
True. You're right about that.
She's told me so much about you.
Your kindness, your graciousness.
Graciousness, he says.
Tell us more.
We understand you met someone else?
Yes, but we weren't well-suited.
Unlike Yaya. I knew immediately.
I was sure.
Still, you should date more.
I'd rather not.
Why?
It's not my way to waste time.
I prefer spending it together as man and wife.
Marriage is a big step.
Let your elders talk.
If I were in your parent's place,
I would want a wealthy girl, too.
We're worried that Yaya may get hurt.
I'll see that she doesn't.
Yet you knew she would.
That they wouldn't approve.
Shouldn't you have dealt with that first?
We're in no rush.
I'm sorry for that.
But talking with Yaya, I saw no reason to wait.
My parents will come around in time.
One of them anyway.
I came here so could see me and know my intentions.
I'm glad you did.
I had no idea what to say without meeting you first.
True.
Whatever lies ahead, remember our Yaya is fair, kind and true.
Ma’am.
She's the daughter we never had.
Since she was two.
She speaks fondly of those days.
We were the main course. Her brothers, the sides.
I guess that makes you dessert.
Yes, sir.
Is it ready?
Yes.
Rice pasta.
Lunch as well?
Of course, you're a guest.
Perhaps an in-law someday.
Not perhaps. Definitely.
With your permission.
Ours?
You're like her parents, you reared her.
Come along.
I should go.
We'll hang out sometime.
‘Hang out?'
She said I'm older?
Ah, right.
Off you go.
Sit.
The first rice pasta of winter.
For us, too. Enjoy.
Thank you.
It isn't much.
With the beef it's a banquet.
If it's too much...
It's not.
Is there more?
Of course.
I don't know if I should mention that she hasn't learned to cook yet.
There's time for that. For both of us.
It only takes a month or two.
There are lots of restaurants.
But it's not as good for us.
True. I saw it on TV.
One of ours?
Yes.
I usually have one meal a day.
Well now, at your age?
Except once.
When we met.
Is Sonji here?
No. Is she supposed to be?
She ran out before breakfast.
Oh.
I hoped she was here.
What happened?
Nothing really...
Have you called her?
She won't pick up.
I'll try.
Don't say I'm here. Just, you know.
Okay.
Come in.
I'm good.
No luck?
Hello.
Hey. What's up?
I'm out and about.
It's cold.
I'm good.
I'm lonesome. I hate eating alone.
Shall I come over?
Uh-huh.
‘kay.
She's coming.
Try not to worry.
Maybe she'll talk to you.
Sure.
Text me when she gets here.
Okay.
I saw the cabbages. Making kimchi?
Yes.
Thank you so much.
We'll do more later.
Please, informally, ma’am.
No doubt you have things to do.
And want a word with Yaya.
No fruit?
I ate too much as it is.
Of course.
I'll see you soon.
Hm.
I'd like a word.
Of course.
About what?
There's a cafe we use nearby.
Americano.
Two.
I'll start by saying this.
I'm against this marriage.
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]