Episode 5
Parting's Laundry Course
December 25, 1995
Cramp!
I have a cramp!
Help me out, Eun Sol.
Dammit. Again?
Hurry!
It's because you sleep with your legs all twisted!
Do it slowly.
Stay still!
My feet!
It feels like there are ants crawling around everywhere.
Ah!
That's why I told you to do some stretching before you sleep.
Why am I feeling this horrible?
Mom, where's my red skirt?
Are you crazy? What are you doing?
- Be quiet!- Why, what's wrong?
Mom! Where's my...
Stay still for a little bit.
- Why?- Look.
Ah...
What is this?
The reason why we have to act differently
is because Christmas is approaching.
Mom, breakfast is the most important meal in order for the brain to function properly.
So I need protein-rich tofu, fish, and eggs...
Just eat.
It may be okay for them,
but I have a lot of brain activity...
What?
Christmas. Christmas.
The 25th. The 25th.
Ah, although that is true,
this dried laver is also rich in protein.
I see that the door is open.
- You're here?- You're here?
You must be eating breakfast.
But we don't have that much food today. What should I do?
Should I make some fried eggs?
We don't have any eggs. Eun Chul boiled and ate them all yesterday.
When I read books and study all day long,
I get hungry easily.
It's ok. I ate breakfast before I came here.
Ok. What brings you here, then?
Ah.
After seeing how the top isn't spread out and the width is the same,
I'm certain that this was naturally produced.
You shouldn't have brought this. This must have been expensive.
Because Christmas is a special day when everyone should be happy.
I'm going to be volunteering on Christmas, so I came earlier.
Thank you for thinking about us.
I'll be going in now.
Ah, yes.
Did something happen to Mother?
Bom!
Is there something wrong with Mother?
Unlike her normal self, she seems rather gloomy.
And the house seems a bit like that, too.
She's just not in her best condition.
In any case, it's such a great thing that you're doing a good deed on Christmas.
Just a few doctors gathered together and formed a small orchestra.
The doctors that are performing at orphanages and nursing homes
and playing instruments.
They're so cool.
It's not anything grand. We just do that while we do our free clinical work.
Ah...
I guess you play the clarinet?
I've never heard a clarinet being played.
What does it sound like?
Out of all the woodwind instruments, it may have a clear and sharp sound.
But it also has depth so...
You must not have eaten yet.
Right?
I heard a sharp and deep growling sound coming out from your stomach.
I can just eat later.
I need to go this way.
I'm going to go now.
- Bom, enjoy your Christmas.- Okay.
Have a good one!
There's just something really cute about him.
Nyang, Nyang! You're so cute!
Nyang, aren't you cold? So cute.
♪ Dashing through the snowOn a one horse open sleigh ♪
Should I go up to the hills, or not?
Stop singing carols.
Why? It's the Christmas season.
Can't you go on deliveries wearing this?
Don't do that.
Why are you overreacting?
Are you still feeling awkward around me?
- What?- Is it because of that sleeping bag incident?
You jerk! Jerk! Jerk!
- What did you do to me? - No!
- My jacket was just stuck!- Lies!
- It's just a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding.- You jerk!
Ouch, that stings.
How could you think I have those kinds of feelings for you?
Where you hoping for something, by any chance?
Aren't you a cougar?(older woman, younger man)
What? A cougar?
Am I crazy enough to see you as a man?
Why not? I'm pretty good looking.
Listen carefully. You're not a man to me. Just a person.
You got it?
Look over there. Plant.
Animal.
And you, you're just a male person. Got it?
- Is there no one here?- I'll be right down!
Take it off. It doesn't suit you.
I'm not a man, but just a person? Ugh, that girl.
I'm sorry. Special Appearance: Niel
I just wanted to get this tailored.
What's wrong with me?
Oh?
Yong Soo Chul?
Kim Min Ho?
Wow. It's our first time seeing each other since high school, right?
It's nice to see you, friend.
I don't think we were that close.
Don't overreact.
This kid. He's still so cold.
But what are you doing here?
I heard that you are an illustrator.
- Ah... Part-time job?- No, it's not.
I share this work space. Once in a while when a customer comes in...
But you don't need to know this.
Why do I have to tell you even this kind of stuff?
Yong Soo Chul.
Why do you keep getting annoyed?
It's been a long time since you've seen each other. Of course he could ask those kinds of questions.
Wow. Are you taking his side?
Women are seriously... You already fell for him.
What is he going on about?
I work as a patissier at a nearby bakery
and I live in a studio apartment out front. Come and visit.
Why are there so many flies?
I should buy some spray.
What's up with him? He's really weird, isn't he?
He's cute. This...
It's ripped right here. Can you fix it?
I'll take care of it.
- Keep up the good work.- Yes. Bye.
Give up Cho Rong,
or it's over.
Cho Rong...
How can I abandon you?
Excuse me! Is there anyone there?
Mister!
What's this?
Yong Soo Chul's friend
had a daughter?
But wait. Why is she telling him to abandon his child?
She must be a bad woman.
But who was that other man?
Just go. I'm not here to see you.
Oppa!
I was just walking by at the exact same time as you, Oppa. What were you doing coming out at the same time?
They say love is all about timing.
That was great timing, wasn't it, Oppa?
Are you okay, Oppa?
How could you be turning so red?
Please drop me off at the next subway station.
I think that would be safer.
Oppa, really.
I have 10 years of experience. I am the best doriver.
I'm sure you mean driver.
D-R-I-V-E-R.
People say "doriver" when referring to a tool used to tighten screws.
Actually, that should be pronounced as "driver" too.
"Doriver" is the wrong pronunciation.
Brain beauty.
What?
Oh, I'm saying that your brain is sexy.
Oppa. Should we just leave like this?
Should we just go straight to Gyeongpodae?
Please drop me off at the next intersection.
And have a safe trip to Gyeongpodae.
Oppa, you're really...
Actually, if you just said "Ok, let's go to Gyeongpodae," I would have been disappointed.
I was just testing you on how you treat women.
You did a very great job.
100 points out of 100.
You're feeling great, aren't you?
Not really.
I'm used to getting 100 points out of 100 on my tests.
Oh, I see.
Tch. I know that you like it.
Ta-da!
What is this?
It's an early Christmas present.
But you have to open it when you're alone in your room.
You can't act happy by yourself during Christmas at your house.
Then, I'm going.
I'm getting an allergic reaction from the earrings I bought there.
My ears are really itchy.
Does telling me I can't return them make any sense?
Ugh, seriously. I didn't want to say this but...
I'm a celebrity!
Try searching for it. "You dog-like bastard!" You don't know that?
What's going on?
I bought earrings online.
I'm having an allergic reaction, so I want a refund, but they said I can't.
What do you mean? It should be refundable.
Give it to me.
Hello?
According to e-commerce law,
a consumer has the right to return items within seven days.
And according to consumer damage compensation laws,
she is eligible for the refund.
What do you mean?
So, you should refund the money.
She'll do it.
I'm a celebrity, but she said that I couldn't.
When she doesn't even understand what you said, she said she'll refund it?
You have a text message.
Daebak! Oppa.
They said they'll refund me the 50,000 won.
This is why you need to study law.
It comes in handy in real life.
It is pretty useful. I'm going in now. Thank you, Oppa.
Eun Sol.
When you receive legal services, you have to pay the legal fees.
Legal fees?
Do you have 10,000 won?
No.
I don't even have 5,000 won.
So when I have a lot of work later, I'll definitely pay you back, Oppa.
What is it?
With my affection for you, I knitted this little by little.
I look forward to the day we will be warming each other up with our body temperatures, and not with a sweater.
I'll wait for your reply.
Oppa! Merry Christmas!
Affection?
Then is she saying that she likes me?
She has so many spelling mistakes.
No way.
There's two here. And the spacing here is wrong.
She got sweater right, but this is wrong.
I'll wait... Wait. Wait is wrong.
Mary is a person's name.
Chris... She forgot the "t".
Yeah, I should meet up with that friend first.
Yong Soo Chul. Earlier your fiend mentioned that he lives in a studio apartment nearby, right?
Yes. But why are you asking?
It doesn't look like you're dropping off his clothes either.
Why are you asking me where he lives?
No...
But why are you so cold to your friend?
Did he steal your ex-girlfriend or something?
Did he tell you that he stole my ex-girlfriend?
Does he go around bragging about that?
Anyway, he's a guy with no class. He just goes around smiling and luring girls.
Hey, it's not like that.
I just jumped to a conclusion after seeing your reaction.
He didn't tell me anything like that.
Are you trying to cover for him, Noona?
I'm not trying to cover for him, I'm stating the facts.
Anyways, I'm sorry for poking you where it hurts.
I'll go out for a bit and come back.
She said she doesn't consider younger guys men.
The way I see it, she's already fallen for it. I'm disappointed.
This could be your last chance.
Oh? He met up with his girlfriend.
How can I give up on Cho Rong?
What is this?
Your future depends on this.
Are they fighting?
Think about it carefully.
I've thought about it.
Still, I can't leave Cho Rong behind.
Then, he can't give up his child because of a girl.
Is Cho Rong that important to you?
Yes, Cho Rong is important.
It's his child. Of course it's important.
Why are you being a fool?
There are a ton of people who can watch Cho Rong instead of you.
Look here! That's not right.
Excuse me?
Laundry Noona?
I just overheard while I was passing by.
It may not be a pleasant thing to date a man with a child, but
still. You can't tell him to abandon his child.
That's immoral.
What is she saying? Is she someone you know?
Noona. You must be mistaken.
Cho Rong! Cho Rong!
Baby, are you alright?
What? It's a dog.
Are you okay, Cho Rong? Are you okay, baby?
Aigoo. Are you okay?
Please come in.
Okay.
Cho Rong, let's eat.
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My girlfriend applied for me to a baking school in Paris.
But I don't have time to study for the exam. That's why she's mad.
But that's because of the dog, right?
Yes.
I can't leave Cho Rong alone while I study for the exam.
It looks like your girlfriend went through a lot to schedule that exam for you.
Even if you love the dog, don't you think it's a bit silly to trade that with your future?
Cho Rong is a special friend to me.
Since I was young, whenever I would go through rough times, Cho Rong was the only one who stuck by me.
I couldn't get along well with the kids my age.
But if I had Cho Rong, I wasn't lonely.
We promised that we'd always be together.
I'll be back, Cho Rong.
However, when I started working as a patissier, Cho Rong often had to stay at home alone.
I couldn't keep the promise I made with her.
Cho Rong would wait for me all day, chewing on the uniform that has my scent on it.
Cho Rong is a little sick.
She's sick?
I went to the vet, and they said she won't be able to live long.
Because she's old.
She has to stay home alone while I'm working.
I can't make her stay alone at night while I study, too.
I can have another chance at work,
but I don't have much time left that I can spend with her.
Min Ho.
What if I watch her while you prepare for the exam?
You would do that, Noona?
I didn't know you would reply so quickly to me.
This.
This is the sweater I gave you. What about it?
And this, it has all kinds of spelling mistakes.
Here.
I made corrections, so take note of it.
You're so kind. Thank you, Oppa.
Hegel once said this.
"The great achievement of love is finding oneself in another."
However, I have no intention of finding myself in you.
So what I'm saying is...
I can't accept this sweater.
Why?
It doesn't fit you? If you don't like the color, I can re-knit it for you.
You can take this, Oppa.
What I'm saying is, the sweater isn't the issue here.
It's burdensome for me to accept your affection.
Ah, that's what you meant?
Yeah, that's what I meant.
Oppa, don't be too burdened by my good looks.
Because you have every right to acquire me.
That's not what I'm trying to say.
Hold on.
Yes. Hello?
Yes, Boss.
Right now? I'll be right there.
Okay.
Oppa, I'm busy because of work, so I'll call you.
Bye!
Wait...
Is there no formula to solve something like this?
Small servings of food. One bath a day.
Cho Rong.
Give Cho Rong her favorite toy.
Here.
She can't digest well, so only give her a little bit.
You got so big.
You're behaving well.
And only bathe her once a day.
You're getting so clean.
Cho Rong's favorite toys are in the basket.
This?
Here it is.
Hello, baby's mom. This is my first time seeing you.
Yes.
You aren't allowed to have pets in the building,
so you have to use the stroller when you go for walks.
Thank you. Please take care.
Is Noona delivering all day long?
When is she coming?
My husband wants to see Choi Baek Ho's dinner show this year for Christmas.
He's not even a kid. I don't know why he makes such a huge fuss every year.
It's a little too much, isn't it?
I guess.
You should meet a man soon, so your life can start to blossom.
The only thing you do is work on other women's faces.
You said your son took the college entrance exam, right?
He needs to get into college.
The best thing a child can do is be studious.
What kind of reason is that?
You need to prepare three meals for Eun Chul daily, don't you?
It must be a headache taking care of that smart son of yours, right?
It's not a headache. Taking care of a wrinkled up husband is worse.
No, it all varies.
I don't know what my husband is eating,
but he won't leave me alone at night.
What are you doing? Are you crazy?
You're jealous, aren't you?
Without even knowing anything, what are you talking about jealousy?
Even if you brought me a truck load of husbands, I would send them all back.
Why are you getting mad at me because you're a widow?
Widow...
Yeah, I'm a widow!
You want to get a taste of what a widow can do?
Why you...
Oh my God...
Honey.
Honey?
Welcome.
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Who did this?
I told you that if the slipper gets wet, you should leave it upright so it can dry, didn't I?
It's not me, Mom.
Unni, it was you, right?
No.
I took a shower and hung it. Did it fall down?
The only thing you do is drink.
This girl is really...
Ah, seriously. You should stop it now!
Stop what?
Until when are you gonna do this?
Every Christmas it's so suffocating having to tip toe around you!
Kim Bom, be quiet!
It's nothing.
See.
Even the arrogant Kim Eun Chul and whiny Kim Eun Sol
can't do anything because of you!
Since you hate me, you even hit me!
Every Christmas we all suffer because of you!
Is that so?
I'm sorry.
Mom!
Aish. Damn it. Why are you yelling at Mom when you haven't done anything right either?
Mom!
Yeah, there's nothing that I did right.
Eun Chul, enjoy your meal.
Yes.
My last happy Christmas was when I was 5 years old, and my dad took us out for black bean noodles.
Bom, eat a lot.
Mom, too.
♪ Oh, what fun it is to rideOn a one horse open sleigh♪
♪ Jingle Bells ♪
Wait, Eun Sol.
For our dad who went out to buy presents for us...Excuse me?
When I was 7 years old, instead of presents on Christmas,
we got the news that he died in an accident.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.
After that, Christmas became a forbidden day in our house.
I had to hide in the storage room to celebrate it alone.
Bom, let's play!
Okay.
And then that was how the accident happened.
That's why I had to tip toe around Mom my whole life.
Then you should have held it in and continued to be that way. Why did you go against her?
It's been hard for me, too.
How many years have passed already?
Everyone else is happy on Christmas, but we're so gloomy.
Eun Cheol oppa must also be having a hard time.
My oppa?
Yeah.
But, I'll take care of his Christmases from now on, anyway.
What are you talking about?
The truth is, I have the sweater I made to Eun Chul oppa.
You really gave that to him?
And he accepted it?
Of course Eun Chul oppa took it.
Was it Hegel? I think he told his foreign friend about me.
I think it will turn out well.
I even brought up a quote by Hegel to explain it to her.
I failed.
How can I reject her feelings and return the sweater?
Points offered, nonserious comments will be declined.
Oppa, can you practice my script with me?
I have an audition next week, but I can't even talk to Mom because she's in a bad mood.
I can't. I'm busy, too.
You're just surfing the internet, so what are you so busy with?
You can't return this, so you're asking the internet?
Returning that sweater is more complicated than solving a math problem.
Don't worry. I'll solve it for you.
You?
How can you solve something that I can't?
This is not something that the law can solve. Trust me.
The legal fees from before. Let's call it even with this.
Call it even?
It's a fresh morning.
Young Mi unni.
This clothing, this sweater, why are you wearing it?
Ah, this?
Eun Chul oppa wasn't wearing it, so I'm wearing it instead.
I have a nice figure, so everything looks good on me.
What?
So, Eun Chul oppa gave you the sweater that I made?
Ah, you made this?
Oppa didn't tell me, so I wasn't aware.
Unni, you must feel like shit.
Hey, take it off.
What?
Take it off. Take it off right now!
- Why?- Take it off right now!
Okay. I can just take it off.
I was just wearing it because it's cold. It's not even my style.
Here you go.
It's not even pretty.
That girl.
Nice to see you again.
The owner went for a delivery, so I don't which one is yours.
You decide if you want to wait or not.
This guy. You're so cold.
I don't want to be kind to you.
Okay. But you must be happy
that you're close with someone like Bom noona.
I'm not close with that noona.
Really? I thought you guys knew each other well.
Why? So you're gonna seduce her?
I can tell you're a player.
Even if I explained everything that happened in high school, you won't believe me. What can I do?
That answer is so like you.
Okay, then.
Cho Rong! Should we go to a hotel or cafe with Bom noona?
It's Christmas, so a hotel would be better, right?
This bastard, seriously!
What are you trying to do with Bom noona?
Is it because she looks naive?
What are you talking about? Are you not letting this go?
I can't.
A guy like you deserves to be hit.
Did you just hit me?
Do you have no manners? You bastard.
Aren't you going to let go?
Let go! Let go!
- Hey! Hey!- I won't!
What are you guys doing?
Ah.
Yong Soo Chul, what were you imagining?
He meant to drop off the dog at a hotel. How could you think that me and your friend...
It's okay. This guy sees me as a bad man anyway.
It's because your actions cause misunderstandings.
That's enough. That's enough. You'll fight again at this rate.
Your patisserie exam is at 2 pm. Shouldn't you get going?
I will look out for Cho Rong.
Cho Rong.
What's wrong with her?
Why?
Cho Rong!
Cho Rong, are you okay?
Cho Rong, what's wrong?
Cho Rong!
She's number 165.
The best so far.
Excuse me.
Yeah, are you on your way?
I don't think I can be there by 2.
Cho Rong is sick and she's in surgery right now.
I'll stay here. Your girlfriend scheduled that exam for you, so you should go.
You should go right away.
Yeah, you should go.
No. I'm going to stay next to Cho Rong until the surgery is over.
I'm sorry, I don't think I can go.
Then he studied so hard for nothing.
No, I have a way for him to take that test.
How? He won't get there by 2 if he stays until the surgery is over.
I have a good idea.
Let's have lunch and start again at 2.
Yes.
Hello?
What? Min Ho's friend?
Is it this car?
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I'm sorry.
What is this?
I want a medium-rare steak.
I understand.
Just a moment.
We're with him, but the staff isn't here yet.
- We'll order again later.- Okay.
Wait. Even the ones who came after me are eating.
Why isn't my food coming out?
How is Cho Rong doing?
She's no longer in critical condition.
Thank you.
Can't they hurry?
I need to get there by 2.
Grandmother, you can take your time.
Aigoo, I can go faster.
It's ok. Slowly. Slowly.
Why isn't he coming?
Are you going to take a long time?
I just came in.
What is this?
Excuse me!
Is there anyone there?
Why isn't he coming?
I'm sorry.
I keep running into problems today.
Let's start.
That's strange.
I thought you didn't like him. Why did you help him out like that?
The dog isn't the one at fault.
I help him out because of the dog, not because I like him.
What about you, Noona? Why do you always help out others?
Because of my grandmother.
Grandmother? What do you mean?
There's just something.
Noona, what do you mean by that?
Tell me what it is.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
♪ Oh, holy night ♪
♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪
♪ It is the night of Our Dear Savior's birth ♪
Thank you.
What to do?
I thought she would be ok since the surgery went well.
Still, I was able to be with Cho Rong at her last moment.
But, will you be okay?
It's a cruel thing to have to say goodbye
to someone you love on Christmas.
Every year when that day comes, everyone else will be happy,
but you won't be.
I don't think that way.
Every Christmas, I'll think about my memories with Cho Rong.
I can think about her all I want now.
That handsome man is mature, too.
How lovely.
I know.
Ever since Dad died, I always thought Christmas was depressing.
But for the first time, I felt that I don't need to think that way.
That's true. The people who die
would want the remaining ones to be happy.
Your father is like that, too.
Is Dad doing well?
Of course. Since everyone here is doing well, you just need to be good down here.
Then, I'm going now.
Grandma!
Are you just going to leave like that?
Should I?
So what are you going to do on Christmas?
It's the same thing for me every year. There's nothing else to do but go drinking with Young Mi.
Is that so? Then go drinking with Young Mi.
I'm going to go.
Grandma! Why do you keep trying to leave?
It's Christmas.
All the Santas call me so much to send me some gifts.
Merry Christmas, Bom!
Geez.
Every Christmas I can think about all my memories with Cho Rong.
I can think about her all I want now.
I need to finish this and enjoy Christmas.
Yong Soo Chul. I'm leaving for Paris.
Take care.
Yeah, Min Ho. Don't ever come back.
I really don't like you.
Ugh, I'm so busy.
Seeing how you were so jealous of me and Bom,
Yong Soo Chul, it looks like you like her a lot.
Do well.
What is he saying? That I like Noona?
This crazy guy.
What do you think you're doing? Get rid of that.
What do you think you're doing? Aren't you going to get rid of that?
Yeah.
You shouldn't be doing something like this.
Unni, what's wrong with you?
What? Today is Christmas Eve.
I'm just decorating the tree. Did I do something wrong?
I told you to get rid of it!
We need to enjoy Christmas in our house, too. We don't need to get depressed.
Are you being like this because you don't know?
I know. And that's why I'm doing this.
If you know why are you doing this, what's up with you?
You could have just stayed quiet. Why are you bringing this up?
That's right! It's the only way I can talk about Dad!
Can't we stop hiding it and express that we miss him?
We have to tip toe around each other
and be depressed. Do you think that's what Dad would have wanted?
- Miss him? What are you on about?- You do miss him.
Is there anyone here who doesn't miss Dad?
I don't even remember Dad's face.
That's why we should talk about it together.
I don't want to! What's so nice about that?
I don't even care about me.
But every Christmas,
I couldn't get you gifts because of him. I resent him so much.
I just want it to pass quietly because I don't want to hurt you guys.
But what are you going to do?
Why are you doing this to me?
We're all grown up now.
We can laugh and cry together while talking about Dad.
Your dad is such a bad man.
Why did he have to go on Christmas?
Why are crying?
You're making me sad!
Bom...
Eun Sol...
Who ordered black bean noodles?
I think that black bean noodles are the best.
I acknowledge that. But you shouldn't talk with your mouth full.
I couldn't eat them because I was a baby.
I'm going to finish everything today.
You're going to get sick. Eat slowly.
The door is open again.
Omo! Ki Joon! Come on in!
I'm glad you came. Come in!
You must have been eating.
But what brings you here?
A few of the performances were cancelled, so we finished early.
I didn't want to go back to an empty house on Christmas, so I came here.
That's great. You haven't had dinner yet, have you?
No.
What should we do? We didn't order enough black bean noodles.
In moments like these, the mother usually gives up her food.
I do have some left over. But how can I give him these left overs?
Should we order more then?
- That's a good idea.- No.
Since we're family, we should just share.
Family?
Since my parents are in the U.S., I feel like you're my family in Korea.
Am I overdoing it?
What are you talking about? You're absolutely right.
And we may end up becoming really close family.
Right, our puppy?
You have black bean noodle sauce on your hair. Well, that does happen.
Black bean noodles on Christmas... That's special.
Ah... We decided to eat black bean noodles every Christmas.
Bom, you should give him some chopsticks.
Here you go.
But, what is that?
This? This is a clarinet.
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♪ So this is Christmas ♪
♪ What have you done? ♪What?
You're the president of the fan club?
How dare you try to lure my oppa!
Following around idols won't help you at all!
Are you making fun of my oppa?
What do you mean by making fun of your oppa?
It's been a long time.
How did this happen? Did Young Mi really do this?
Young Mi...
She just came out of nowhere, and started breaking everything.
She even hit me and pushed me.
I thought that it wasn't her.
You expect me to kneel down in front of you?
Yeah. Kneel down.
Hurry and kneel down!