[Episode 58]
Today was nice.
Spending time with you.
You relying on me.
You're my Brother Long Legs.
Let's go in.
Were you waiting?
Why was your phone off?
Ah, right.
Well?
Well what?
You spent the day together?
Yes.
Why?
Why not? We're like family aren't we?
Except you're not.
Real families are tied by blood.
We went to Yongin Land.
I'm worn out. Sorry.
Here.
I would have taken you.
It was spur-of-the-moment.
Come in for some coffee.
I want a word with Yaya.
Tomorrow.
She's had a long day.
It's all right, I don't mind.
Goodbye.
Yes, goodnight.
Be quick. You'll catch cold.
Mm.
With me here?
If you're so worried, maybe you shouldn't have kept her out so late.
It's colder in Yongin.
C'mon.
Shouldn't I be the one to take you to an amusement park?
I didn't think.
He took off work.
When we were kids, they got to go once without me.
He wanted to make it up to me.
You know how worried I was?
Your phone off all day.
I got ideas.
I'm really sorry.
There was so much to see, so much to do.
I just forgot.
Sometimes you're so grown up.
Otherwise, you're a kid.
A minute ago, I was so mad I almost hit him.
Seriously.
Riding around alone all night.
You live together, but you're not family really.
Muom did sports.
You think I didn't?
What did you do?
Kendo.
Better watch it.
What did he do?
Taekwondo and Judo since he was little.
What did you want to tell me?
Dad wants to see my baby.
He's in the hospital for some tests.
How's tomorrow?
11 o'clock.
So now I'm your baby?
Upgraded.
The time.
Green Grapes. Go on.
We can catch the end.
You saw the filming.
It's different than the broadcast.
She was more natural than I thought.
See you tomorrow.
I didn't get any dinner.
I'm good. I'll order from our dumpling place.
Look at that face.
Goodnight.
I just hope my life isn't too boring.
This helps us understand the thoughts of today's young people.
It reminds me of my own youth.
I hope it helps others see my perspective.
I should hope so.
I hope our viewers got a small sense of that.
The feeling of Green Grapes.
We hope to see you next week.
Thank you for joining us.
And thank you, Georgia.
Perfect.
My little girl is a star.
The 'Net will flame her, just you wait.
Anonymous flamers. Haters gonna hate.
She did great.
A star overnight.
Maybe so.
I could do it too if I wanted.
How?
Muom said I just have to say.
Do it.
Sell my face for pennies?
They Won't pay much.
What's that matter?
You'll get sponsorships.
Remember where you came from.
Your kind, loving brother.
They'll flame her.
Oh?
Mm. Thanks.
They liked the broadcast?
Yes.
Hello?
You saw it?
It's a rage.
No lip service now.
A fresh approach, something new.
...hate...hate-hate-hate...heh...
You'll never marry my son.
Not in this life.
Not ever.
I'll never forgive you. Not in this life.
Mm.
Did you see Green Grapes?
I came back home late, so just the end.
There's so many bad comments.
'Orc, troll, half-breed.'
Oh no.
Well, too bad.
She's on TV. She should expect it.
Are you defending her because she's your future sister-in-law?
Anonymous know-nothing losers.
Hey. You see?
Views aren't ratings.
At least they're talking about it.
Even if it is just haters.
Shouldn't you spring for dinner?
It's not really my place.
Die till you're dead.
So what if I'm a mama's girl?
Better than being toxic scum.
Bwa-ha-ha! What is this?
Junso is welcome. A boy needs his mother.
I wish I could.
But?
You have to work.
It's not like I'll be watching him.
But he'll be here. It can be nerve-wracking.
That's up to me.
Pak Sugeun didn't even have a studio.
Still, there's Yaya.
What will she say?
How were the ratings?
Bad?
2.5%.
Excellent.
Is that good?
Yes. A lot of buzz.
A premiere is lucky to garner 1%.
Hwaom's the man.
Dad, the news team got an exclusive.
Send one our way. It's good for morale.
If you hit 5%.
That's just greedy.
It's not like the old days with just 3 channels.
7-8% is average these days.
For dramas.
Aim to high and we'll fall.
We treat the crew.
Plenty of beef.
Congratulations.
Have you found a place?
Not yet. There's still time.
Less than you might think.
Your dress?
What design would suit her?
I'll get it. I know how busy you are.
So are you. And what does a man know?
That's why they have professionals.
She just has to pick.
How nice is that?
Focus on that.
You have a new show.
A girl needs brothers to look out for her.
That's my role.
Georgia.
Still asleep?
Were you drinking?
You see the boards?
Laugh those losers off.
Could you in my place?
Everything has a price.
You have to pay for what you want.
Easy to say.
My friends all read it.
And if they wrote nothing?
You'd have bombed. You'd go completely unnoticed.
But people watched.
Jealousy is a form of flattery.
Whatever.
It's still embarrassing.
Nothing in life is free.
Every show they say, 'She's gorgeous, smart, so well-spoken.'
Do you think you will be successful?
Some people are stars overnight.
Even Hwang Yeona gets flamed.
What did she do other than work hard and honor our country?
Haters gonna hate.
You're right. I don't get it.
You've done nothing wrong.
Let the anonymous losers whine online.
We can be proud of doing something with our lives.
Don't read their hate, they're not worth it.
I wanted to read the good stuff.
The higher the mountain, the deeper the valley.
You follow?
You've been on TV and endured the losers.
Two down.
You can let the haters intimidate you.
But what's done is done.
Laugh it off.
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, huh?
Exactly.
Now eat.
Let them talk.
I've got a life.
I saw a fortune-teller.
He says she'll die young, the little floozy.
When?
When she's thirty or so.
Not that there is any talking to Nadan.
If I go somewhere else, they can say something different.
Better than playing he-said, she-said.
Is he well known?
I'm told he's always right.
But without the hour, we can only believe half of it.
The hour?
When she was born.
It's not as if she was a foundling on the orphan steps.
Someone must know the hour of her birth.
True.
You might try a medium.
A friend of mine used a shaman and swears she was right.
I'll go with you.
I hate shamans.
Why?
They scare me.
I'll be with you.
Either way.
If she insists on an exorcism, forget it.
Nadan has a right to know if she'll die young.
Which is why I said no.
Never mind that I hate everything about her.
Losing her so soon would break his heart.
It would.
A widower has a hard time finding a decent woman.
So don't mention the fortune.
Talk to him, get him to agree to wait 6 months.
Leave the rest to me.
All right.
Georgia is in our second best show.
Good work.
And tonight...
...is on the chairman.
They fired me.
Royal?
Yes. They called earlier.
Just as well.
Give me your account number. I'll send you allowance.
How's Jia?
Tell her to ignore the haters.
Don't change the subject.
You don't think I'll have money?
Anyway.
The flamers went nuts.
She was upset, so I talked to her.
She's good.
The reviewers liked it, whatever the flamers said.
They know their business.
True.
Why are they so evil?
Not everyone's decent. It's how it is.
Noodles last night?
I got hungry.
From waiting on you.
Are you still worried?
No, I heard you out.
Then I had to eat.
Despite the welcome wagon.
You can drop me off.
You're really going alone?
Is your mother there?
She spent the night.
It's not easy.
Call me in the cafe when you're done.
Hm.
The little tramp thinks she can ride on Nadan's back.
Don't let her raise your blood pressure.
And collapse?
I lost ten years.
It's in fate's hands.
Fate or not, you need your health.
True.
I want a word alone.
Was Jia pretty upset?
She's fine.
I heard her laughing on the phone when I left.
Sit.
Have you eaten?
Mm.
I've heard about hospital food.
Could you stand it?
I survived.
Which tests are they running today?
This and that.
That doesn't sound so bad.
Uh-huh.
Mother has gone to work?
Out buying something.
They're a fresh juice place nearby.
Would you like some?
Sure.
She's certainly polite.
A cup...
I'll take it.
Two fruits in one.
Not bad?
Hm.
That hit the spot.
This must be uncomfortable.
No kidding.
I'm sorry I'm not what you hoped for.
That's nice from a nasty piece of work.
This is all too sudden.
You need time to date.
If not a year, six months at least.
That's not bad.
Talk to Nadan.
Father.
May I speak frankly?
Mm.
Next month, six months from now.
Either way is fine with me.
Whatever Nadan says.
More importantly, this is a busy time for him.
He wants to get settled and focus on work.
As for me, the family treats me well,
but in my situation, I am living off them
I won't deny, I look forward to joining the family.
And looking after you and Mother.
My health isn't what it was.
I can read the signs.
All the more reason to get it over with quickly.
I'm not good enough, but I'm ready to try.
I'm a hard worker once I put my heart to it.
Jia said that about you.
Allow me to ask that you reconsider.
All I want is to be of service to the family.
Well, my wife is forever working late.
I come home to an empty house.
Mother dismissed me. I'm unemployed now.
We've made a number of commitments.
Would it be so bad to go ahead with them now?
I'll try so hard. I won't disappoint you, Father.
Children?
We haven't discussed it yet.
You want to wait?
No. I have no family.
I don't want to wait, Father.
'Father, Father.'
I'm going to get attached before they get married.
Where did you go to school? Did you graduate?
Yes. The School of Fine Arts.
Oh? An art major?
Yes.
Wait.
Do you know a Yuk Sonji?
Oh yes.
How did you know?
I know her mother.
We grew up in the same neighborhood.
Did you?
Are you two close?
Not close exactly, but friends.
Everyone knows everyone in this country.
Any awards?
A prize at the Seoul Art Show.
Honorable Mention at the Korea Exhibition.
Ah.
More in common than we thought.
Please don't misunderstand.
My parents passed before I could speak.
I miss that.
It would be a blessing to have parents to look after.
I know I have little to offer.
Especially compared to the Migang lady.
Heaven and earth.
No contest.
Heaven and earth?
She was blessed in her parents.
I'll try that much harder, Father.
All right.
You have my blessing.
Thank you, Father.
No tears.
Seeing you like this...
Poor thing.
Water. You have more juice?
No, just yours and Mother's.
Have hers.
Here.
We got some Japanese roll cake.
Would you like some?
I'll try a slice.
And a green tea roll.
Not too sweet. I like that.
Yes.
And moist.
Perfect at a certain age.
What about you?
Thank you.
I didn't consider, but she has a talent.
Exactly.
My phone is on fire.
Bye.
Isn't he done with her yet?
What made you leave art to be a manager?
I was in a slump.
I started doubting myself.
My brothers said if do well and it's my calling, they will set up a company.
Stick with art.
Talent shouldn't be wasted.
True. How long will you keep working?
Till I can't anymore.
People need to work to not age.
You look young and fit to me.
You must know about art.
A little.
I'd like to show you my work.
Hm.
I decided to laugh it off.
Some comments made me laugh.
Okay, on me.
Uh-huh.
Hello?
It's Jang Hwaom.
Hello.
You sound all right.
I thought you might be pouting.
What good is that?
I'm glad the ratings were good.
They were, thanks to you.
You free for lunch Friday?
I'd rather prefer dinner.
Yes.
I'll text the address.
Okay.
Bye now.
Okay.
C'mon.
'We're still talking. U should go.'
< 'Mm.' >
Your second husband.
No.
Who are you kidding?
I can feel your late husband from here.
A boy and a girl?
As if I'd go to a shaman.
Enjoy.
Thank you.
I have no appetite, from the tasty bread.
A few bites.
Cake doesn't stay with you.
How is she so sweet?
The Pollack soup looks good, Father.
There's an extra spoon.
Join me.
Should I?
We can't let it go to waste.
Yes, sir.
I hate wasting food.
Not when we can save it for later.
Exactly. Wasting food is a crime.
You should eat at least half.
Hm.
I'll take out the bones for you.
I'm fine. Eat before it gets cold.
I like my food on the cool side.
Same here.
You, Father?
Uh-huh.
Too hot and you can't taste it. Hard on the throat, too.
So true.
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]