(Episode 28)
My Perky.
You want to meet Daddy, don't you?
Daddy is the one...
who taught me how to dream.
Even if he's very surprised to hear about you,
I hope you can understand.
Will you really be okay going home alone?
Of course. You don't have time to walk me home.
You have to work on the storyboard.
Aren't I so thoughtful?
You are. Thanks for being so understanding.
- Get going. - Okay.
Min Woo.
I have a chance now, right?
Tell me that I do.
Hee Ae.
Sweet dreams, Min Woo.
I have a chance now, right?
Chance.
A chance...
Is this a chance that I shouldn't miss?
Jung Ho.
Can't you knock? What's up?
Jung Ho, what do you think about Min Woo directing the film?
- What? - It could be his debut film.
He'll do a great job. He's feeling confident about it, as well.
What are you talking about? That's so random.
He's doing a good job as a writer. Why would we make him direct it?
Is Mr Cha saying that he wants to direct the film?
You can put it that way.
Let's make him the director.
- Jung Ho, please? - So...
it's what you think, right?
What are you thinking, seriously?
I don't want to see you being all heartbroken.
Give up your feelings for him.
Why would I be heartbroken?
Min Woo broke up with In Kyung.
They broke up?
- Are you serious? - Yes.
You now have no reason to be against us being together.
- Hee Ae. - If you're going to...
keep making me and Min Woo uncomfortable,
I'll have to do something about it.
What? They broke up? Mr Cha...
broke up with Ms Kang?
It's just two soaps. It's not heavy at all.
I can't let you carry anything this heavy.
No, I won't let you carry it.
Chil Bong, you're so sweet.
Isn't that In Kyung?
- In Kyung! - Gosh.
- In Kyung. - In Kyung.
- In Kyung. - What happened to her?
In Kyung.
In Kyung, wake up.
- In Kyung. - In Kyung.
(Haengbok Hospital)
Why did she faint?
Does she have a serious condition?
Her pregnancy made her become anaemic.
I'll prescribe her medicine. Please make sure she takes it.
Did you say "pregnancy"?
It looks like she's very weak at the moment.
Please look after her and make sure she doesn't overexert herself.
What did the doctor say?
Does In Kyung have a serious illness?
Well... No.
She's just anaemic.
I see. I'm relieved.
Oh, right.
We should let Ms Park and Han Soo know.
- I'll call them. - No.
Don't. Let's not tell them for the time being.
- They'll just get worried. - But still...
We should at least wait until the test results are out.
Chil Bong, you should go home before the curfew hours begin.
Are you going to stay here alone? Gosh, no.
- I can't leave you alone here. - I should...
stay by In Kyung's side.
I can give you everything you want.
Geum Soon.
In Kyung, you woke up.
Are you okay?
Yes.
My Perky.
The baby is fine.
- Geum Soon. - You fool.
You must've been so stressed out alone.
You should've told me.
I...
had no idea.
I'm sorry, Geum Soon.
You're in your first trimester, so you have to be careful.
By the way,
does Mr Cha know?
How are you going to handle this alone?
My gosh! Hee Ae, come sit with me.
Is today a special day?
You look stunning today.
Dad, I want to talk to you about something.
- What is it? - It's...
What is it about? Tell me.
It's about...
Let Min Woo direct the film.
- What did you just say? - Hee Ae.
Are you going to keep acting like a child?
Why are you trying to have your personal feelings influence my work?
You are very well aware of how capable Min Woo is.
Isn't that why you recruited him?
Writing and directing are two completely different domains.
He's good at directing, as well.
Once he gets the hang of it, he'll be better than any other directors.
Dad.
Help him, please? Dad.
The film industry is very different from the theatre world.
This isn't something you can meddle in.
Please, Dad. Help Min Woo.
He'll do an amazing job. Please?
Dad, please...
Perky.
What should we do?
What should we do now?
The doctor said that you need to stay and rest for a few more days.
Why are you being so stubborn?
I should go home.
Mum must be worried about me, and I also can't miss work.
Don't worry about your mum.
I'm sure Chil Bong told her that you're with me.
I'm just worried about your condition.
You have to remember to take this medicine, okay?
Yes, I won't forget.
Thanks, Geum Soon.
I must say,
I'm surprised.
I thought it was what Hee Ae wanted.
Are you interested, as well?
I'm doing it to save my work.
I'm telling you this as the president of Baekdu Films.
As a writer, you're undoubtedly perfect.
However, I don't trust you enough to let you direct the film.
Baekdu Films' future depends...
on the film, "Youth".
You don't trust me enough?
Isn't it more accurate to say that you don't want to trust me?
In order to ensure the success of "Youth",
I trust that we need an experienced director.
If that is the case, please find...
an experienced director who can direct my film properly.
I have no interest in working with a director who doesn't even...
understand the gist of my work.
Oh, my.
It's delicious.
Actually, can we put more fruit in it?
Sure.
Look at you. My goodness.
I bet it's not for your husband.
I guess you're going somewhere nice.
Whom are you taking?
Stop being so nosy.
If you have time to meddle in my business,
you should read your script once more.
I've read the script so many times.
And I'm an amazing actress.
I'm known for my acting skills, and I rarely make mistakes.
Don't babble away if you don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, is that so?
If you're known as an amazing actress,
why is it that you've never received any awards?
Right, you didn't even make it...
to the nominees list last year. You were clearly left out.
What?
Last year...
That film was way too literary, so...
Literary? Sure.
It's ready, right? Please bring it.
- Yes, Ma'am. - It was because...
It was too difficult for the viewers to understand...
That little... She makes my blood boil.
Gosh, seriously!
I'm livid!
Please come with us, Ms Yoon.
Unbelievable.
This is ridiculous.
How can you have the guts to send your guys there?
Why are you harassing me with things that are buried in the past?
Buried in the past?
What we shared in the past can't be buried away that easily.
No matter how well Tae Joon treats you,
you cannot forget me.
Do you think I'm the only one who will suffer if my past is exposed?
You'll also suffer the consequences.
I'll just have to deal with people gossiping about me a little,
but your career as an actress will end for good.
Tae Joon will leave you, as well.
Then she can just go back to working as a bus attendant.
We welcome you with open arms, Ms Yoon.
An actress turned bus attendant.
It'll help us promote our company. Don't you think so, Boss?
Your real name is Yoon Jeom Soon.
You're a war orphan from Gangwon Province.
You moved to Seoul after elementary school...
and worked as a housemaid...
before getting hired as a bus attendant at Seungri Transportation.
That Yoon Jeom Soon has become Yoon Mi Hee who was born...
in New York as a daughter of a diplomat and studied in France.
Who gave you this whole new identity?
Are you...
threatening me right now?
Let me think. Was it around your waist?
Or was it just below your waist?
You have a beauty mark there.
It's too long ago, so I can't quite remember.
Would Tae Joon know?
What...
What do you need me to do?
There are many things that I want to know,
but today,
I'd like to find out if Jung Ho has found a director for "Youth".
He hasn't found one yet.
But Hee Ae keeps pestering him to make Cha Min Woo the director.
I'm worried about the shoots getting delayed again.
- Are we good now? - What?
Cha Min Woo might direct the film?
(Haengbok Hospital)
You're taking medication for anaemia. I'm not sure...
working your shifts now is a good idea.
Why don't you just leave early and rest at home?
What would I say to Mr Byun?
No, I shouldn't.
He'll use it against me.
What if I get fired?
You'll have to quit eventually, you know.
You should just tell Mr Cha...
and move in with...
Who is moving in with whom?
What's going on?
You two were whispering to each other,
but you stopped talking as soon as you saw me.
It looks like...
you two were talking about me behind my back.
Gosh. Not at all, Choon Ja.
- That's not what we were doing. - Then tell me.
Why did the two of you not come home last night?
Did you girls have fun without me or what?
Something came up.
In Kyung, I can't let you work.
Come with me.
What? You want to leave early?
In Kyung, Mr Byun already made a special arrangement for you...
so that you can only work half days.
You can't even do that?
How do you even expect to get paid?
I'll work her afternoon shift.
She's feeling unwell today.
She should just quit if she is unwell.
Cheol,
what did I say about people who expect money without doing any work?
You said that they're thieves who harm...
public morals and ruin our society.
That's right.
And it looks like we have one of those thieves here.
I'll work my shift. I can do it.
In Kyung has a cold coming on.
Then why is she having dry heaves?
People will think that she's pregnant or something.
- Pardon? - Pardon?
What's with all the fuss?
Is she actually pregnant?
I'll work my shift.
Geum Soon, I feel fine now.
- Let's go. - Okay.
- Sir, we'd like five of those. - Sure.
You'll buy them for me, right?
You eat things like this, too?
Of course. I love these buns.
This makes me feel as if we're on a date. Don't you think so?
Hey.
Don't try too hard. I know that you don't eat street food.
No, that's not true. I really love these buns.
Hey, don't lie.
You don't even eat sundaeguk...
- It looks like you're enjoying it. - Is it because it's made in Seoul?
This sundae is so soft and chewy. It's very delicious.
Let's go.
- I'll take you home. - Okay.
So Cha Min Woo wants to work as a director at Baekdu Films?
That kid has quite a nerve.
How should I handle him to make sure that I can...
banish him and Jung Ho from the film industry forever?
Let go of me. I know that Mr Lee is in there.
You may leave.
- What's the matter? - Sir.
You haven't kept your promise.
I left Min Woo with all of our members because I trusted you.
If you keep ignoring it...
Our promise is not what prompted you to leave.
Isn't it your greed that made you betray Cha Min Woo?
- Sir. - Try to use your brain first.
Only then, I'll want to give you the support you need.
Please tell me.
What can I do to earn your support?
Well, let me think.
First of all,
get Cha Min Woo out of Baekdu Films.
Sir.
After everything I've done to him, how can I...
That's precisely why I'm telling you to put your brain to work.
I do not want a guy dumber than Cha Min Woo working for me.
Gosh. I haven't had dinner yet, so I'm starving right now.
I'm working late tonight. Are you girls already done for the day?
What a great company.
"Already"? What are you talking about?
We worked overtime, too.
Oh, my. It must be cheonggukjang.
It looks delicious.
Girls, let's go.
We should go home and have dinner.
Goodness. They're leaving me out again.
Wait up!
What?
In Kyung was dry-heaving again?
Yes. As soon as she smelled the cheonggukjang,
she covered her mouth with her hand and went like this. My goodness.
You fool. You're making me lose my appetite.
I'm just telling you what In Kyung did.
She dry-heaved each time we saw her today.
That's so odd, don't you think?
It'd make sense if she's pregnant, but she's not married...
Could she be pregnant?
I love working at the cinema because I even get free movie tickets.
Mr Nam is so inspiring.
He takes great care of employee welfare, as well.
I shall watch this with In Kyung.
Oh, right.
Then she'll find out about me working at the cinema.
- Chil Bong. - Yes?
Here.
Take Geum Soon out on a date.
What is this?
My gosh, these are movie tickets.
- Are you giving them to me? - Yes.
You've been keeping my secret.
I should do something special for you to thank you.
Oh, my.
Geum Soon has been down lately, so I was wondering what I should do.
- Thanks. - Don't mention it.
I work at Baekdu Cinema, you know? This is nothing.
Go in.
Is that it?
If I go in now, you won't be able to see me until tomorrow.
You need to go in now to see me tomorrow.
That's not what I meant.
Can you make the first move at least for once?
I hugged you and held your arm first.
I also kissed...
Well, anyway...
I'm a girl too, you know. I also have a thing called pride.
Never mind. I like you more,
so I'll volunteer to be the courageous one.
I don't want to go in.
I don't want to let you go.
Go in. I'll see you tomorrow.
All right.
(Handicraft Shop)
Perky, do you like it?
I'll knit cute socks for you with this yarn.
Is that Ms Kang?
I'm glad. She is...
smiling today.
Min Woo.
What brings you here?
I've been...
very distressed.
Our members have been feeling the same way.
I want to work with you again like we used to.
I've told Chairman Lee that I want to run the theatre company with you.
- So let's... - Yun Seok.
- Yes, Min Woo. - Before any of that,
shouldn't you be apologising to me first?
Yes, you're right.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
You think that's an apology?
You abandoned me cruelly.
Do you actually think saying sorry is enough?
If you're sincerely sorry,
you should get on your knees at the very least.
Min Woo.
I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
You know what?
My heart is telling me...
that it cannot accept your apology.
I think we're done.
- Min Woo. - Mr Kim Yun Seok. Let's...
never cross paths again.
What did you just say?
I clearly warned Hyung Ok.
You're saying that he tried to get to Cha Min Woo again, right?
Have they found a new director for "Youth" yet?
Well... Mr Nam is doing his best,
but Chairman Lee has spread malicious rumours,
so finding a good director won't be easy.
What kind of malicious rumours?
People think that Mr Cha is an extreme communist.
They say that Mr Nam took all directorial authority...
and sides only with Mr Cha.
People in the industry think that they used and abandoned Mr Oh.
- Those are some of the rumours. - Hyung Ok, this rat...
So that's how you want to play this game.
Ms Choi.
Tell Cha Min Woo to come meet me here immediately!
Yes, Sir.
Hyung Ok, that scum...
It seems like you girls have lost your discipline as of late.
If you date your co-worker and threaten workplace productivity,
or if you end up getting pregnant...
Someone tipped me off about one of our bus attendants...
utterly disgracing the name of my company.
That bus attendant is...
Hey, what's the problem?
Are you pregnant?
Do they think this place is a joke or what?
How can this company operate well when everyone is busy dating?
By the way,
what can I do to find out whether In Kyung is...
pregnant or not?
Well, Boss.
I got this extremely foul-smelling cheonggukjang made...
as per your order.
We have the bait ready,
so we just have to wait for the fish to show up now.
Hey, she's here.
Did you want to speak to me...
Yes. I think I miscalculated your pay.
I checked, and I got paid for the correct amount.
No, no. I'm pretty sure there was an error.
Come over here and have a look, okay?
Gosh, that was such a great meal.
I should get back to work now, Boss.
I'll take this.
- My gosh! - Oh, no.
Hey, goodness.
Oh, no. I'm so sorry.
What's wrong? Are you feeling nauseous?
Why are you so clumsy?
I almost got a burn.
Goodness.
Which part is miscalculated?
Never mind.
I'll tell Ms Ko to go through the numbers again.
Just get back to work.
Get out!
Yes, Sir. Have a good day.
You fool.
You said that the smell of cheonggukjang gave her dry heaves,
but she's totally fine!
It certainly made her nauseous yesterday.
You idiot. Gosh, you're...
Hold on a second, though.
Don't you think that she's acting...
a little differently from usual?
Hey.
Why did Mr Byun summon you? Did he scold you again for...
My goodness, what happened to your uniform?
And what is this smell?
Geum Soon, do you have a fresh uniform?
I can't work in this.
That should be the least of your worries now.
Will you really be able to continue working here?
Actually,
I'm worried because I think Mr Byun is sensing something is up.
He'll start harassing you again if he catches on to it.
When are you planning on telling Mr Cha?
I should tell him today.
I feel so bad for Perky, too.
I can't keep it from him any more.
I'm worried about Min Woo.
Mr Cha.
Are you confident that you can make "Youth" become a big hit?
What do you...
mean by that, Sir?
I'm asking you if you're confident...
about making the film a hit if I let you direct it.
Father.
What are you telling him?
The film must be shot before the end of this year.
How will you make the film without a director?
We went through hoops to persuade the investors and shareholders.
We can't make them wait forever.
We need to find an experienced director even if it takes some time.
It's too much of a risky gamble...
for both Mr Cha and the company.
I'm confident.
I'll do my best.
Mr Cha.
All right.
A man of such ambition and spirit can make anything happen.
Do your very best.
And don't hesitate to let me know if you need my help with anything.
I'll groom him into a director that represents Baekdu Films.
Thank you, Sir.
Min Woo! That is so awesome.
You'll become a film director now.
Director Cha Min Woo.
You silly.
Am I invisible to you?
Dad.
Thank you. Thank you so much!
I feel like I had to fish for that.
Thanks to you, I got to see my daughter's smile.
We should celebrate together, don't you think?
Let's have dinner together since today is a meaningful day for us.
Sure. That sounds great, Sir.
Jung Ho. You should join us, too.
Hee Ae!
What's wrong, Min Woo?
Go ahead with Chairman Nam. I'll meet you at the restaurant.
Why aren't you coming with us?
I forgot about something important.
You should just come with us if it's not urgent.
Please go ahead.
I'll leave shortly.
All right, then.
In Kyung.
You can't visit me here randomly like this.
Min Woo.
- I have to tell you something. - Next time.
I have to be somewhere right now.
I must tell you today.
I...
I'm pregnant.
What did you just say?
I'm carrying your baby.
She's pregnant? A baby?
I'm going to spread my wings now!
Holding the director's megaphone now...
could eventually ruin your future.
You just watch.
I'll do a great job and prove myself to you.
Hee Ae.
I'm not a good person.
Hello? Min Woo.
Perky.
Daddy will be so happy to see you.