[Episode 54]
I think the kids are home.
Let's talk about this later.
This is Tae-kyung Shin.
Please open the door.
What is Tae-kyung doing here?
Why aren't you opening the door for him?
Yes.
What brings you to our home?
I'm here to speak with your wife.
I apologize that I didn't call you beforehand.
Not at all. Welcome.
Come sit down over here.
Let me get some refreshments.
I'm fine. Please sit down.
You should join us.
So, what is it you wanted to talk about?
May I ask what it is that my parents owe you?
Owe me? What are you talking about?
I've heard that you've been harboring feelings
against my parents for a long time.
Why are you bringing that up here?
I've heard about it from you.
I'd like to hear it from the Chairman himself.
What's the meaning of all of this?
I'm asking you what this is about!
I was hoping I'd never have to tell you about this,
but it seems I'm left with no choice.
Tae-kyung's parents came to me behind your back.
For their home, money, land, employment...
Even your tuition.
My parents wouldn't have done such things.
If you're calling me a liar,
what more can I say on the matter?
What am I listening to right now?
I never wanted you to worry about this.
So I never told you.
But seeing how their son
was manipulating you the same way...
Madam!
It made me so angry.
Is that why you told him
that I asked you for a farm in America?
Are you going to make me repeat myself?
Honey.
I want you to go back for today.
Chairman.
I regret having revealed the truth about your parents,
but this wouldn't have happened if you didn't come.
Forget about the past.
I'm fine as long as the Chairman isn't bothered.
I'll wrapped things up here.
Go on back.
You asked me to join your department stores.
Do you still want me to work for you?
Tae-kyung.
If my parents had a large debt with you,
I'll repay you.
If the Chairman allows it,
I'd like to join the department store.
I'll work hard to repay the debt.
Tae-kyung Shin!
I trust you're not opposed.
Please give me a chance to repay my family's debt.
That stingy Aunt of yours gave you colored pencils?
Show me everything you draw later, alright?
Okay. How many more nights before I see you?
Not many.
If you eat well and be healthy,
I'll be there in no time.
Let me talk to your Aunt. Is she in?
Wait, I'll find her.
There's no need for that.
I don't ask anything of you,
so forget about all of this.
Thank you for letting me know about this.
I'll work hard to repay you.
I await your decision, Chairman.
If you'll excuse me.
It's Mom. She wants to talk to you.
Be quiet!
Why?
Hang up.
That man from number 904 is here,
and everyone's tense right now!
What? The man next door?
I can't talk right now. Bye.
Why is the Boss over there?
What are you doing in front of our house?
She's asking you a question.
I'm here to join your department store.
What?
What are you talking about?
Don't you remember the agreement you signed?
I'll have to apologize for that.
I'll see you at the storefront.
Look here, Tae-kyung Shin!
Why, that cabbage...!
Did that really happen?
I heard that you sent him away
after he came to you for help.
He came to me on that same day.
He came to you?
And I couldn't refuse his pleas.
I don't believe I should have sent him away.
Because he was your friend.
Why are you telling me about this now?
I didn't want anything to come between your friendship.
But Tae-kyung left me no choice.
You know that you can't accept his offer, right?
Father!
Mother!
What's the matter?
Why did our former neighbor come here?
You don't have to know anything.
Did you hear anything?
Something about his parents asking for money and land?
Father says that?
Your mother-in-law.
She said she was tortured by them.
Really?
Why isn't there a quiet day in this household?
Be quiet and put Da-yool to sleep.
Do I look like her parent?
Am I here to take care of her?
When are you going to give me a job?
Shut up!
It's a farm in central California.
Go and farm to your heart's content.
But seeing how their son
was manipulating you the same way...
Madam!
It made me so angry.
Are you alright?
Boss.
- It's so fresh! - Yes.
- Are you afraid of this? - No!
It seems like it to me!
Do these have eggs?
To make pickled crabs?
No, we want to make some soup.
Then you should buy some.
They're full of meat right now.
Then give us two bags of five each.
That's about 2 kilos.
Yes.
You're looking forward to her cooking?
Huh? No, I mean...
Don't let her ruin her hands,
you wash the crabs instead.
You should do your part.
Add some sea cucumbers and shrimp.
It should go well together.
Okay.
It's nice coming to the seafood market so early.
Right? I feel recharged when I come here.
I've had some negative thoughts for a moment there.
Did you eat?
You have to eat to be happy.
Here.
Ah, yes.
Here, I'll hold it.
How much is it?
$75, I gave you a good price.
I know you did. Here you go.
Thank you.
Let's go.
I know the best seafood soup restaurant.
It's on me.
I've never considered farming away from the lands that my father plowed.
But why do you ask all of a sudden?
I've never asked for that.
Is that why you told him
that I asked you for a farm in America?
I didn't think he'd ever come all the way here.
Father probably believes you over him.
We'll have to keep it that way.
How?
I thought he asked to join our department stores?
What are we going to do now?
Let's stand by for now.
We don't have the time.
The grand opening's around the corner!
Leave before your father gets here.
Mother.
Hurry!
I brought some vegetables.
Make sure your mother enjoys these.
I already had vegetables at the house, but thank you.
Wait! Let me carry this for you.
Um, Boss...
No, nevermind.
Stay strong.
I'll be on my way.
We may be going into the department store.
I've told them that I want to do it.
I made the decision myself.
You did well.
Boss, you did well.
Thank you.
I'll carry this home.
But it's heavy.
No, be safe on your way home.
Goodness!
You went late last night to get fresh crabs?
How does it taste?
It's refreshing. Thanks.
Why do you keep changing the subject when I'm asking you for money?
How can you ask for money right now?
Do I look like I print money?
You didn't even give me anything for Ye-seul's 100th day.
Who celebrates the 100th these days?
You celebrated Da-yool's... didn't she?
Did she?
Don't act like you don't remember!
You got money from her that day!
Stop that. What do you need?
Want me to buy it for you?
Why is everyone looking at me like that?
I'm admiring how much you care for Ji-eun.
If you want money, go work for it yourself!
I got you when I get my first paycheck.
What does Ye-seul need?
We have to pay back the vegetable man first!
Mom.
Forget it then, I'll make money myself!
Please, I'm begging you to do so!
Mom!
You didn't seem to get much sleep last night.
How are you feeling?
You didn't sleep well either.
About Tae-kyung...
I should allow him to join our department store.
Honey.
If my friends were alive it'd be a different story,
but I can't ignore him now.
I understand how you feel.
But I worry when Tae-kyung's next to you.
It's one mistake. Let's give another chance.
I'll go along with your decision.
But I don't think you should forget about this.
And I should thank you for helping my friends.
Although it's a bit awkward to thank you for that.
Did Father lose his mind?
He accepts him after what you told him?
We have to accept his decision for now.
If we take it any further,
we won't be able to handle this.
No, I won't allow it!
There has to be another way.
So don't oppose your father.
What other way?
We can't allow Father to do this!
Let it go for now.
Let's think of another plan.
Mother!
Mother... you were here?
Get ready for work.
Don't let her drive.
What?
Yes, I understand.
Yes, thank you Chairman.
I will do so.
I'll do my very best.
Yes, goodbye.
Why are you thanking the Chairman?
We're going to join Tae-gang Department Store.
Tae-gang Department Store?
The department store?
The grand opening is soon, so we'll be busy.
Of course we should be!
Is this a dream?
Are we going to distribute it like the supermarket?
We're going to be the main kimchi provider,
so we'll have to hire another person.
Boss!
Can I do it?
What about the mixing room?
I can tend to that early in the morning.
No, I don't want you to work that much.
At least until we settle in.
I can do it.
Then we'd all be thankful.
brand exposure strategy.
The most important thing is setting our kimchi apart!
Our organic ingredients set it apart.
We must also stress that we are the main provider.
Testimonials! We prepare it like this...
Next, we control both ingredients and the production!
One central brand!
So we inform the consumer of these facts?
Right!
Straight from Sky Farms,
to the kimchi factory,
into the hands of the consumer!
Since we use organic ingredients...!
This is the box that holds 6 packages.
We need to control the temperature by leaving no spaces.
We can fill up the corners with other packages,
and althought it'll cost a bit more,
the kimchi will stay fresher.
Then we put these between...
Yes.
Why don't we give it a try?
Putting the fresh kimchi on the top shelves,
and the fermented ones on the lower shelves...
We're being told to setup our stand on the day of the opening?
Not this afternoon?
Yes.
Apparently they are managing the space right now.
I'll take the kimchi truck early tomorrow morning.
No, you go afterward.
I'll take care of the kimchi.
I'm coming here to the mixing room anyways.
You're busy with other things.
Let's do that.
I have to be at the supermarket tomorrow,
so let's leave it to the master.
It's not too late.
Forget about entering our department store.
Did you feel the need to come here for that?
You didn't consult me
before you told the Chairman all of those things.
The road you face may be very difficult...
Shouldn't you give up now?
It may be difficult, but now or later
I will prove my innocence.
Look here, Tae-kyung Shin.
How long am I going to remain next to the Chairman?
I'm sorry, but I will never leave his side.
If you're done here, please leave.
You should go home now
since you need to be up early tomorrow morning.
Yes, I'm almost finished.
We wouldn't have prepared for this if it wasn't for you.
Is that a compliment?
Yes. Thank you.
When you first asked me to make kimchi for you,
I never dreamed we'd be going into a department store.
Neither did I.
Thanks for your hard work.
I'll be on my way.
Yes, see you tomorrow.
You're both up early.
Yes, we'll be at the scene to oversee the grand opening.
Father, come by after your meeting.
Good work.
You can look forward to it.
We'll make you proud and carry the Tae-gang tradition.
I'll look forward to it.
You should come too.
When did you ever see me out in public for these things?
You could make an exception.
Yes, Mother.
You would brighten up the location.
I'm fine, so you all go ahead.
Goodness!
Alright, then.
We'll be back.
Where's the kimchi?
I've put them on the truck.
The driver will drive you to the location.
Go with him and direct the preparations.
Yes, don't worry.
I'll be there after I'm done.
Yes.
Thank you.
Yes. Don't worry.
Yes.
Go on now. I'll be right behind you.
Yes.
I'll pay you back!
After this job, I'll have the money, I say!
Excuse me.
Are you going the right way?
Someone's going to give me money!
I'll call you when I get it!
I don't think this is the way.
Are you sure you're going the right way?
This is a shortcut. This is faster.
Really?
This isn't right. This isn't a shortcut!
Sit still! We'll arrive soon!
Stop the car, now!
I'm going to call the cops on you!
Why, you...!
Stop the car! Where are you going?
Be quiet!
Stop the car now!
Hello, Police?
I'm in a company car right now,
and a weird man is driving...
What's wrong with you, lady!
Where am I? I'm near...
Hang that up! Do you want to die?
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
What are we going to do? It's opening soon!
What's going on?
I'll try to stall things here, so go ahead.
What happened to ?
Do you know anything?
Shouldn't we help them find their way out?
It's opening day, and they're not prepared?
Does this make sense to you?
He's probably regretting letting them in.
Be careful. Don't underestimate Tae-kyung.
Resignation isn't necessary.
Please proceed with our original terms.
Stop talking crazy and go back.