(Episode 104)
Maru, you go ahead. Quick.
Okay.
We've been waiting for Bom,
but it looks like
she's thrown in the towel.
Let's close registration and
set up for the employee taste test.
Why don't we wait a bit more?
Wait! Here!
Maru!
Hurry up!
We're here to register.
What a relief.
Kang Maru.
Choi Bom.
This is our ihwasongju.
Good job.
How did you manage
to get here exactly at closing time?
Thank you for waiting.
What a relief.
How can this be?
We would've been late had it not been for you.
I'm glad I won't be freeloading
on a wine you made alone.
I didn't make it alone.
You got the ingredients,
checked the level of fermentation every morning,
and stirred it at set times.
I couldn't have done it without you.
This isn't the time to be lovey-dovey.
Something's happened!
To the lobby right now!
Your wine...
President An.
You sure come by often.
I know.
I need to rest to
nurse my injured leg, but alas...
Someone broke into my pub
and destroyed the wine
Bom and Maru made.
Oh, really?
But I think they submitted an entry.
I'm relieved they did or
I would've had to resort to violence
for the sake of justice.
My goodness.
Violence must not be used lightly.
I'll be watching you
to see if the contest will truly be fair.
You said you took care of it.
So how did they manage to enter the contest?
Darn it!
I don't know?
Dad!
Do you think you can win?
We'll do our best.
Doing your best isn't enough.
Do it right!
Do not worry me.
I shouldn't have to
plot and scheme for you two.
Can't we compete fair
and square and accept the result?
Whichever wine wins,
it will help Punggildang, so...
Taeho,
that's not what father is talking about.
We need to win and
credit father
so that he can solidify his standing
in the company.
Never mind!
Get out. Get out!
(Ihwasongju)
(Jangsengju)
(Ihwasongju)
See, see, see?
Just look at this.
The wine you guys made
is a huge hit.
I snuck in two votes myself.
You can't do that.
Fairness is...
Get off your high horse.
I was just kidding.
Your wine and Ms. Choi's
are neck and neck.
It's hard to predict the winner.
This is just
the first round anyway.
There's the final round.
(Ihwasongju)
Your honest assessment would be appreciated.
This isn't for wine 1.
Look at that.
(Jangsengju)
Punggil.
This is a restricted-access area.
Bom, shouldn't you
do something as well?
Everyone's being cautious because
she's the president's daughter-in-law.
I have my trusty supporters.
Ms. Choi's family connection doesn't scare me.
Thanks to our concerted effort,
Maru and Bom were able
to submit their entry.
I think it's because we all responded
so quickly.
This is all thanks to Ms. Bae.
How could you be so calm and poised?
It was almost scary.
We couldn't have done it
without your help.
Enough.
Why are you two so chummy all of a sudden?
This will only make it more
awkward when it comes time for
gift and dowry exchanges.
There's no need for such things, is there?
Maru's the first of our kids to get married.
I'd rather we don't lose out.
I'd like to give and get
as much as other families do.
See?
I knew it.
Let's not concern ourselves
with frivolous matters on a happy day.
Why don't we raise our cups?
Cheers.
It makes me emotional to think about
Bom getting married.
We'll drink some other time.
I appreciate everyone's help today.
Thank you.
I feel down too as I was just reminded of
our lottery debacle.
Drafting a brief on the new ihwasongju
will take all night.
You did great today.
Regardless of the result,
we'll always look back on how intensely
we worked together for this contest,
right?
I did say the process was more important,
but I am nervous
about the result.
I did engage in some big talk with President An.
Did he provoke you again?
No.
I provoked him.
(Ihwasongju)
If you hadn't submitted your wine,
I wouldn't have had to do this.
Choi Aran.
Taeho.
We said we'd do
our best and accept the result.
What did I do?
What's the matter with you?
What are you going to do with this?
What do you think?
I was going to move the balls
in Bom's box to ours.
I drove my mom out
to stay here
by father's side.
This is nothing!
I'm capable of far worse!
I don't know how we ended up like this.
Although my husband is Punggildang's CEO,
he's so honest and virtuous
that we live
humbly and modestly.
There's only so much anyone needs, right?
What I ask the media is for your interest in
and support for Punggildang
and our loving daughter-in-law
and son rather than my wife and me.
Some say father and I colluded
to oust
my mom, the former CEO.
It's so unfair.
Father was worried about my mom's health
and wanted her to get some rest.
It's a shame how groundless the rumor is.
I think that's enough with the pictures.
You know about our company's
traditional winemaking contest, right?
Our son and daughter-in-law submitted an entry,
and the response has been explosive.
Father, you're going overboard.
Am I?
I have to run to the kitchen.
Jenny,
I heard you're emceeing the contest.
So you have unrestricted access?
I'd like to ask you for a favor.
Please switch Bom's contest brief with this.
Why don't you do it yourself?
I really don't care who wins.
Jenny,
I'd never ask for a free favor.
If you help me,
I'll help you get what you want.
You want Maru, right?
I'll pretend this conversation never happened.
Think about it.
Maru's marrying Bom soon.
It'll be over for you.
I can start helping you right away.
(Ihwasongju Brief)
I don't have to do this
to win Maru over.
What did you say on the phone?
Did Ms. Choi really ask you to switch
Bom's brief with something else?
I asked you out for wine so many times,
but you said were busy.
But for this,
you ran right over here?
Did you lie to me?
I'm getting married.
It's true we were close in the States,
but this is just...
I'm not lying.
Choi Aran did ask me,
but I didn't because of you.
Go up and check.
See if Maru is in Jenny's hotel room.
Why are you doing this to me?
Why drive a wedge between Maru and me?
Our relationship is strained,
but you're still my sister.
How can I turn a blind eye when
your man's gone astray.
Maru would never do that.
You're so wrong.
Come on.
Let's go find out.
Jenny, I'm sorry to bother you...
Maru.
Hey. Jenny showed me this.
Ms. Choi asked
Jenny to switch
our brief...
Enough.
I don't want your phony excuse.
Why are you here?
If I had known,
I would've kept my mouth shut.
Maru cares so much about you,
but you don't seem to trust him.
Stop it.
Ms. Choi plotted this.
She told her to switch our brief.
She threatened
to fire me and make me suffer
in other ways, but I couldn't
let her hurt Maru.
I must look out for him.
We must focus and be on guard
until the briefing.
Why did Aran have to do this?
We invited you to breakfast so that
we can all wish Bom and Maru
good luck on their presentation.
Why all this commotion at the crack of dawn?
Did you sleep here again?
It's uncomfortable for you here.
Sleep at home from now on.
Good grief.
I'm more comfortable here,
away from you.
I sleep like a baby here.
Your snoring kept me up
all night.
Right. So today's the final round, right?
Is something wrong?
No.
I'm just tired from all the prep work.
This is the final day of the contest.
Bom must be nervous.
You two have been getting home late.
So you were prepping for the briefing,
not going on dates?
Should we all go to show our support?
Can we make posters and banners?
What's a large family for?
Let's all go
to cheer them on
and crush that new CEO.
Thank you.
We worked hard on this,
so we'll do well.
Baedal and Jeongmi haven't been around much lately.
$25.60.
Yongman struck gold as a hotel is being built on
the land he inherited from his grandfather,
while my dream was dashed by that lotto ticket.
Should we get a refund on
all the clothes we got our family?
We can't transfer balances because
all our credit cards are maxed out.
Aunt Jeongmi and Uncle Baedal.
This isn't much.
What is this, Bom?
You've been spending too much on us.
My goodness.
You two are too young to be holed up in here.
I added a bit of my pay from the salon.
The rest is the refund on my fur vest.
The mean boutique owner
said no at first,
but I plopped down on the floor and
threw a fit.
Mother.
Mom, it was your dream to own a fur vest.
I'm all set.
I'd suffocate in it
in this warm weather.
I don't need fur.
Wow. Here are you all are.
This is from Taejun and me.
Don't think about hitting
the jackpot again.
Just work hard
and be frugal.
Thank you, everyone.
Let's go.
Thank you.
Hon,
it's too soon to be moved.
Even with all this plus
my paycheck, we'll just barely
make the minimum payments.
But still.
Without this, we would've
been flat broke.
Tada. Surprise.
Mom. Mr. Lee.
Chisaem.
Does seeing your daughter make you feel better?
Chisaem heard that you were down and
came to cheer you up.
Hang in there, okay?
You have me and Peanut.
Seeing you
makes me feel infinitely better.
Same here. It's so comforting to see you.
There's no better gift than one's own child.
Let's eat.
Eat your fill.
This is my treat,
so eat away.
I'm not stupid, you know?
Chisaem,
I can pay for lunch.
Don't worry and eat.
It's okay.
I should cheer you up
on a day like today.
Chisaem's all grown up.
But you don't have any money.
I saved up my allowance.
I'll spend my $7.50 unsparingly.
Geez.
Here you go.
This way.
(Final Round)
This way, sir.
With the press
and employee families here,
it feels like a festival.
That's right.
The winning entry will
not only become our flagship wine
but also Korea's flagship wine in no time.
Oh?
How are you?
How's it going?
Bom,
you know I'm rooting for you, right?
I'm rooting for you guys too.
Thank you.
What a morale boost.
Okay. Go, go.
Go, go.
We'll see who wins.
Pine aroma is added
to ihwaju to make ihwasongju,
whose smoothness and fragrance
can cleanse the soul.
Pine aroma is...
Here.
You'll do well.
No more misunderstandings, okay?
I know.
We can't let others play us.
It's reassuring to have you by my side.
Thanks, Maru.
I double-checked
the ingredients.
Looking good, you two.
I hope your hard work pays off.
No more cheap tricks, please.
Team 1,
An Taeho and Choi Aran.
Yes.
On standby, please.
Aran, you're ready, right?
Let's not get nervous.
Why would I get
nervous over this little thing?
Thank you for agreeing to be
the head judge at such a difficult time.
I'll be straightforward with you.
My son and daughter-in-law are competing,
and as the father,
I feel I must do something.
Thank you in advance for your help.
I don't know about this.
Sounds like you're having a ball.
See you downstairs.
Of course.
Welcome.
What were you and the head judge talking about?
As the CEO,
I asked for fairness and impartiality.
Is that a problem?
Remember how I said I'd be watching you?
You're making a huge mistake.
What...
Wait. Hey.
Mr. Kang Taejun?
What business would you have
with a law-abiding citizen?
We were tipped off about
FX violations and tax evasion.
What?
I think you've been misinformed.
He must have been very desperate
to plot something like this.
Geez.
Let's go.
An investigation
will reveal the truth.
Let's go.
This way.
Give these
to the judges throughout
Bom and Maru's presentation.
The way to a judge's heart
is through the stomach.
These will get Bom and Maru extra points.
Mom, you can't bribe the judges with rice cakes.
We're making these only because they go well
with our wine.
It's for everyone to snack on.
That's right.
It's important that Bom and Maru do well,
but these are to liven the mood
of the contest.
What for when
Punggildang's no longer your company?
You're too nice for your own good.
But our kids work there.
Are you guys done?
We should head out soon.
Why isn't Taejun back
from the office?
He's not answering his phone.
I'm staying home to nurse my back.
Go without me, okay?
I'll tend the pub.
We can't turn
our patrons away.
Don't you think Bom
would really want you there?
You guys go ahead.
(Traditional Winemaking Contest)
Ms. Choi Aran and Mr. An Taeho
will kick off Punggildang's
Traditional Winemaking Contest
with their jangsengju.
(Jangsengju Brief)
Jangsengju is a healthful
medicinal wine that
strengthens the heart and
invigorates the body and mind.
Premium yeast
was bolstered by
a decocted concentrate of
dong quai, cnidium, ginseng,
and shu di huang.
Organic green plum concentrate was added
and shu di huang.
and add crispness to the wine.
Ms. Choi's team must be doing well.
Aran's wine is
high-end and
a real attention grabber.
Bom and Maru,
you're ready, right?
You're up next.
The ingredients are all set up.
Thank you.
Hurry.
Okay.
So this is it.
Let's do this.
- Mr. Kang Maru? / - Yes?
I'm Kang Maru.
Mr. Kang Taejun is under investigation.
You must come with us as we have questions
for you regarding your father.
My dad's under investigation?
What is this about?
Bomboro Bom Bom Bom.
Oh Bom.
Bom, Bom, Bom.
I'm not saying I won't come.
If you give me half an hour...
Maru, what's going on?
Let's go.
Dad,
Maru's being taken in for questioning.
What are you talking about?
Why would this sweet boy need
to be questioned?
Ms. Choi Bom of Development Support
and Mr. Kang Maru of Marketing are up next.
Isn't that you guys?
Take me instead.
I'm his mother.
You can hold me hostage.
How's that?
This is obstruction of justice.
Let's go.
Bom, what about the briefing?
Bom!
Bom, you have to go!
We can't push you back
as you're the last team.
Pine aroma is added
to ihwaju to make ihwasongju,
whose smoothness and fragrance
can cleanse the soul.
I first made ihwasongju by
traditional fermentation.
But I decided to think outside the box
and developed ihwaju cocktails.
(First Place for Bom and Maru)
Ihwaju cocktails?
To the ihwaju base,
I'll add this pine shoot concentrate
and a clear, mild
Korean liquor and shake to mix.
Oh Bom!
You're gorgeous, Bom!
Choi Bom rocks!
I will put ice cubes
in a pretty glass,
pour the cocktail in,
and top it off with pine needles.
Using ihwasongju as inspiration,
let's try another traditional wine cocktail.
With a tangy five-flavor berry concentrate,
we get ihwa-five-flavor berry wine.
Go, Oh Bom!
- Oh Bom! Oh Bom! / - To the ihwaju base,
I will add cheongchunju,
Punggildang's flagship wine,
and the five-flavor berry concentrate.
You're gorgeous, Bom!
Go, Bom!
Go, Oh Bom!
Oh Bom! Oh Bom! Oh Bom!
What is she doing?
Oh Bom! Oh Bom! Oh Bom!
This is good.
- It's nice. / - It really is.
Nice aroma.
Young folks will love this.
What was that?
What do you mean?
Stop it, Aran.
Do you think that show will win you first place?
Weren't you all about tradition?
Why the sudden about-face?
People adapt to
their environment.
Ideas change
with changing times.
You told me
Punggildang is trapped by stuffy traditions.
I thought about that,
and you're right.
So I decided to change.
(Ihwasongju)
(Jangsengju)
Champion! Champion!
The staff has given
the highest votes to wine 1 and wine 5.
Please continue with the count.
Is the wine 1 box empty?
Bom!
Wine 5 is in first place
with 254 votes.
This isn't the end though.
In a few moments,
we will add the judges' scores
to announce the winner.
I'll take care of this.
You...
How did you get here?
I told you I'd be watching you.
I'm a man of my word.
We will now announce the winner of
the Traditional Winemaking Contest.
President An Gilsu,
would you please take the stage?
You're wanted on stage.
You should go now.
Go ahead, President An.
I will now announce the winner.
Father has our back.
What are you talking about?
Punggildang's Traditional Winemaking Contest...
The winning entry is...
Choi Bom and Kang Maru's
ihwasongju.
This can't be.
- Bom. / - Bom.
This is all thanks to me!
Bom! Bom!
This is all thanks to me! It was me!
Oh Bom! Oh Bom!
What?
There's someone
I'd like to present to all of you here.
The person who gave us
the inspiration and guidance
for today's winning wine,
ihwasongju, is here today.
Ms. Bae Gukhui, the founder and
former president of Punggildang
and my mother.
I told you to be on
your best behavior,
yet you go and do this?
What are you talking about?
President An, how dare you...
I should've kept my daughter-in-law in line.
How could
Ms. Choi bribe the judges
of the contest?
She deserves to be punished.
She got what was coming.
I can't watch you stick by dad
and destroy yourself.
Let's call it quits.
What do you mean?
Let's go our separate ways.
Taeho.
Is there something going on between you two?
I don't know anymore
what your true feelings are.
You're so cruel.
What is it?
I'll ask you one more time.
Do I not stand a chance?
Can't we be more than friends?