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(3 months old, July 2, 1973)
This is...
Why is Seung Joon...
wearing Perky's cardigan in this photo?
In Kyung.
Geum Soon.
What is this?
Why is Seung Joon wearing Perky's cardigan?
Geum Soon.
Who is Seung Joon?
By any chance...
Is Seung Joon...
my Perky?
- In Kyung. - Is he?
Is he really my baby?
(Episode 53)
So...
Mum...
sent Perky...
No, I mean...
Seung Joon.
She sent him to an orphanage?
She didn't even let me hold him. She lied to me that he was dead.
How could she send that little thing to an orphanage...
I'm sorry, In Kyung.
It's... It's all my fault.
Geum Soon, how can you do this to me?
You knew that he meant the world to me.
You knew it better than anyone else.
I wasn't in my right mind back then.
Your mum also made that difficult decision for your sake.
If we hadn't sent Seung Joon,
you wouldn't have been able to achieve your dream.
How can you say something like that?
You two took my child away from me. And what? You did it for me?
You did it for my life?
I have...
never felt at peace after burying him in my heart.
How can you say that to me?
I regretted it, too.
That's why I picked him up as soon as your mum dropped him off there...
and asked Chil Bong's brother in Seosan to look after him.
I didn't want him to be adopted by a complete stranger.
I wanted to make sure that he ends up in your arms.
No matter what you say, I cannot comprehend why you did it.
No, let me rephrase it. I cannot forgive you.
You should've at least told me when you brought Seung Joon here.
You should have told me. How can you...
turn me into a mother who can't even recognise her own son?
How could you do that?
I thought about telling you.
But...
how can I say that to you when you just made a debut as an actress?
You went through so much to get to where you are now.
I know how tough the process has been very well.
I was going to look after Seung Joon myself.
I waited for the right time, whenever it might be,
to tell you the truth.
I'm sorry, In Kyung.
Do not forgive me.
I should go see Seung Joon.
My son.
I need to go see him.
Hey, In Kyung...
Seung Joon.
I'm your mum.
Mum is here.
I'm sorry...
that I couldn't recognise you.
I'm so sorry.
My gosh. Seung Joon, you're back. You must've missed home.
Let me hold you.
Goodness.
In Kyung, what is the matter?
Seung Joon...
is still very ill.
You said that he's fully recovered.
Isn't that why the doctor let him come home?
I'm worried. I should go in.
Why are you trying to put him to sleep in this room?
It was my idea.
I feel a cold coming on,
so I was worried about making him sick.
Is that right?
Seung Joon, let me see your face.
My poor baby. I heard that you were very sick.
He needs to get some rest.
Please leave us alone, Mum.
What is your problem?
Did I get him sick or what?
You're the one who took him out on the cold day.
Yes. He's ill because of me.
It's because I haven't been able to look after him.
In Kyung, please.
Geum Soon,
why is she so upset?
Did something happen?
No. In Kyung didn't get any sleep last night.
Let's leave them alone so that they can get some rest.
This brat...
Tell me the truth.
Something happened at the hospital, right?
Why else would In Kyung be so upset?
Well...
She beat herself up for getting Seung Joon sick.
She cried all night.
That's probably why she's on edge today.
What a brat. Still, that was rude.
Why is she taking things out on me?
I was also tossing and turning all night because of Seung Joon.
She's not the only one who worries about him.
You're his mum. Why is she so overprotective of him?
Gosh, she's such a handful.
Seung Joon.
From now on,
we'll never be apart from each other again.
I'll keep you safe.
No matter what happens,
I'll be sure to protect you.
Why are you here so early?
You have nothing booked.
Once, you told me...
that we should not...
keep any secrets from each other.
Is something going on?
I...
I have...
a child.
What?
A child? What are you talking about?
I have a son, Ms Hong.
I don't understand what you're saying. What is this about?
I also...
only found out about him last night.
Does that mean...
that little boy I saw yesterday is...
Yes.
He's my son.
(Queen Salon)
Is that boy...
Mr Cha's child?
Is he the father?
Yes.
He is.
My goodness. What should we do?
Who knows about this now?
My friend, Geum Soon,
- and her husband are the only ones. - What about Mr Cha?
He doesn't know?
He hired a guy to tail me,
so it looks like he could have caught onto it.
But I don't think he knows about it for certain yet.
If he finds out about the kid,
he'll try to destroy you.
Your career as an actress will be doomed,
and he'll also...
take Seung Joon from you.
He cannot take Seung Joon from me.
I don't care what he does to me, but Seung Joon is...
I won't let him take Seung Joon.
You can't have your way with things like that.
If he decides to take legal actions,
he'll be able to take the kid because he's the father.
The law won't take your side just because you're his mum.
Your...
career as an actress will be over,
and you'll also lose Seung Joon.
That is crazy.
He...
denied that Seung Joon is his son and abandoned him. I mean,
he tried to kill him.
How can...
the law take his side?
That's how the law works if Mr Cha wants the custody of him.
If you don't want him to destroy your life and take the kid,
listen to me carefully now.
You only have...
one option.
Live as his aunt.
You cannot be Seung Joon's mum. Just continue living as his aunt.
I'm angry enough that I only found out about him now.
How can you expect me to deny that he's my son?
I can't do that. I should just come clean and...
Then what will happen? Do you think that someone will protect you?
People will speak ill of both you and Seung Joon.
The end result will be the same. He will be taken away from you.
Then until when...
How long will I have to live like that?
Until the day when you get to the very top...
and become someone whom no one can touch.
Ms Hong, please.
Don't worry. You won't have to wait for too long.
I'll help you.
You'll be able to live as Seung Joon's mum from that point on.
Wait, I don't have time to waste like this.
I should go speak to Mr Cha in person.
Don't bother.
If that's the only option I have,
I shall do as you say.
I'll make sure...
to protect Seung Joon from now on.
I'm going to keep him safe.
What do you want?
How dare you walk in here like this?
I'm so frustrated.
- I thought I should just tell you. - You're frustrated?
What kind of nonsense is she going to say now?
It's about what you're dying to know.
I'm here...
to tell you all about it myself.
Yes.
I did give birth to that baby.
- What? - But that baby...
died as soon as it was born.
He died just as you hoped.
Are you satisfied...
now that you have heard it from me?
- Can I really believe you? - What will you do if you can't?
Are you secretly hoping that Geum Soon's nephew is your son?
Then I'll make it happen for you.
Shall I go tell Chairman Nam...
that he's your son to whom I gave birth?
Or shall I go tell your wife instead?
- Whom shall I meet first? - In Kyung.
How dare you threaten me. You're being unreasonable.
You're the one who is being unreasonable.
There's no way you're looking for my baby because you feel guilty.
You're suspicious of a random kid. What on earth are you scheming?
This is your final warning.
Stop digging things up about a kid who doesn't even exist...
and just focus on the film.
If you keep getting on my nerves like this,
I don't know what I'll end up doing to you.
Did I make myself clear?
In Kyung.
Are you all right?
Yes.
I'm fine.
You don't look well.
Are you feeling ill?
No.
I'm okay.
Oh, right. How is your nephew doing?
Is he fully recovered now?
Yes.
Thank you for your concern.
I'm glad to hear that he's well.
That little boy was probably able to recover quickly...
because of his loving aunt's earnest wishes.
Mr Nam.
Yes, In Kyung.
Something is going on, right?
I don't think...
I can...
reciprocate your feelings.
In Kyung.
Because of my current situation,
I don't think...
I can open up to you.
I'm sorry.
I...
must be strong from now on.
Did I do something wrong?
No.
I just...
don't think that you and I...
are right for each other.
The more considerate of me you are,
the more uncomfortable I feel.
I better get going now.
(Yeon Hee and Soo Ji in 1954)
Yeon Hee.
Your daughter...
I mean, In Kyung.
She has a son.
She must've been so distressed about it.
Thinking about it utterly breaks my heart.
Even I am this sad and worried for her.
I can't even fathom how heartbroken you must've been, watching over her.
Don't worry. I'll protect In Kyung.
No matter what happens, I'll be sure...
to make her get to the very top.
Only then,
I'll be able to ask In Kyung to forgive me...
on your behalf for what I did to you.
So please...
Watch over us.
What has gotten into you? I didn't expect you to want to meet with me.
You look good. It seems like getting divorced has done wonders for you.
Yes, it has.
It's a lot better than living as a live-in-girlfriend like you.
What? How dare you...
Lower your voice.
Thank goodness. You at least know to be ashamed by that word.
What? You little...
Forget it.
Sit down.
Do you actually think that you can order me around?
I'm here to talk to you as the head...
of Yidojeonyoung's Korean branch.
My gosh.
Do you mean...
that film production company in Hong Kong?
You're the head of their Korean branch?
It's too early to be surprised. Get ready for a big surprise now.
Actress Yoon Mi Hee,
I'd like to cast you for a role.
What? Me?
Are you...
talking about the film, "Sad Dream," which Baekdu Films is co-producing?
Yes, that's right.
But from what I know, In Kyung has been cast as the female lead.
I guess you want to cancel that.
What are you talking about? I'm offering you the other role.
What? Have you lost your mind?
Are you saying that I should work under her?
I'm just speechless.
Did the divorce whack your brain or what?
Start with the supporting role and snatch the leading role from her.
- You can kick her out. - What did you just say?
Have you forgotten that she stole a leading role from you in the past?
How can I forget that?
Thinking about it still keeps me up at night.
Then give it some thought.
Will you use it as an opportunity to get back at her?
Or will you continue to be obsessed with only playing lead roles...
and end your career before you can be in any film?
Think about it and get in touch with me when you make up your mind.
Goodness.
Why does she have to irk me so much even when she's giving me an offer?
I can kick In Kyung out...
and become the female lead of the film?
Did you say that you got an offer...
directly from Ms Lee?
That's right. She obviously knows...
that In Kyung isn't enough to make the film become a hit.
The film surely needs a famous actress like me.
Yes, that's probably what she thought.
What do you think?
Do you think I'll be able to drive her out of the project?
It won't be easy,
but you'll be able to make it happen with my help.
You never disappoint me.
Then I'll count on you and accept the offer.
All right. I'll do my best to help you.
Oh, is it good?
I heard that Seung Joon was very ill. Is he okay now?
Yes. Fortunately, he recovered fairly quickly.
Gosh, In Kyung. Isn't it uncomfortable?
It looks as if he's glued to your chest.
That's what I'm saying.
Put Seung Joon down and eat your food. It'll get cold.
Seung Joon, come to me.
I'll just eat later.
I want to feed Seung Joon first.
Gosh, I don't know why you're so obsessed with him.
He'll think that you're his mum.
Seung Joon.
That's probably why...
I thought you were so adorable as soon as I met you.
I feel as if I'm dreaming right now.
I can't believe...
that you're in my arms like this.
From now on,
I'll always be by your side.
Let's...
never be apart again.
Seung Joon,
I'm really grateful.
You came back to me like this.
Thanks so much.
Geum Soon.
Yesterday,
I was too harsh on you.
No, what are you talking about?
You have no reason to feel bad.
- It's all my fault. - Not at all.
I pondered on it all night...
and realised that I should thank you for what you did.
If Seung Joon was adopted...
by a complete stranger,
I wouldn't have been able to see him for the rest of my life.
Thinking about it that way made me feel so grateful.
In Kyung.
Thanks to you and Chil Bong,
I was able to meet Seung Joon again like this.
- Thanks a lot, Chil Bong. - What?
Gosh, you're making me blush.
In Kyung, I am...
glad that you understand why we did what we did.
I'm truly grateful.
On that note, how about all of us, including Seung Joon,
- go out for dinner this evening? - What?
- You want to go out for dinner? - Yes.
I want to treat the two of you...
to a delicious meal.
Chil Bong. You're okay with it, right?
Of course.
A famous actress wants to take us out for dinner.
I'm honoured.
Great. Then let's take Seung Joon...
and go out for a delicious dinner this evening.
Sure, let's do that.
Why are you telling me to stop looking for your son?
What do you mean by that, exactly?
That little boy you're after.
He's not my son. You were wrong.
What are you talking about? My hunch isn't wrong.
I'm convinced that he's your son...
Do you not understand what I'm saying?
Just bury it now.
He was going on about how I should go find his son. This is ridiculous.
What did you just say?
I know that you started it, but you can't tell me to end it.
Look, Mr Byun.
It's not like I ran around like that because I have nothing else to do.
If you want to bury it, you better make a position for me here.
Otherwise, I'll go tell Chairman Nam right now.
What are you saying now?
Create a position here for me right away.
Only then, you'll be able to keep my lips sealed.
You piece of...
So Seo Yeon is the head of Yidojeonyoung's Korean branch now?
It looks like you have prepared a lot.
What's your real agenda behind Seo Yeon's involvement?
I have no hidden agenda.
I felt so bad for her since your son practically abandoned her.
I just helped her a little so that she can pursue what she wants to do.
So?
Are you here to brag about your daughter's new position to me?
Gosh, it's not even that impressive. It's nothing to brag about.
One thing, though. I can be understanding about everything else,
except for seeing my daughter being disrespected.
Hence, I'm here to ask you to be respectful of her future endeavours.
So you're basically saying...
that I shouldn't even think to meddle in your daughter's game plan.
You're so quick.
You always impress me.
Tell me, then. What is it that you want?
Yidojeonyoung reserves all rights...
related to casting for all roles in "Sad Dream".
The contract Baekdu Films signed clearly states so.
Hence, you better not try to get involved.
I should get going now.
What is Hyung Ok scheming, using Seo Yeon...
as his shield?
Hi!
Why is everyone so punctual?
I feel bad that I'm late.
What brings you here?
Jung Ho, have you not heard yet?
The character, Ji Young, in "Sad Dream"...
- will be played by Ms Yoon here. - Mr Cha.
I'm the president of Baekdu Films. How can you cast...
for the role opposite the lead role without discussing with me at all?
And you picked Ms Yoon out of everyone?
I asked Mr Cha to do it.
Yidojeonyoung has the full authority over casting for all roles.
It looks like you keep forgetting about it, Mr Nam.
In the script that Mr Cha wrote, Ji Young...
is portrayed as a naive 20-year-old university student.
Do you think Ms Yoon will do a good job of portraying the character,
Mr Cha?
In Kyung, you've gotten even more daring.
You stay out of this.
A top star like me is willing to work with you.
You should be grateful if anything.
I guess I'll find out once the filming begins.
We'll see if I have to thank or resent you.
It sounds like you two will get pretty heated on the set.
It seems so.
Just a second.
Let's talk.
About what?
Why did you cast Ms Yoon, knowing that she's not right for the role?
You heard everything.
It was a request from Yidojeonyoung.
Cha Min Woo, that prick.
He just gave me a desk when I asked him for a full office,
and he doesn't even let me join the meetings.
All right, fine.
I guess you're going to keep on ignoring me like this.
Look, Mr Cha.
Mr Cha.
Casting Ms Yoon is crazy enough.
You're even bringing Mr Byun into the picture now?
Oh, gosh. Hello, Mr Nam.
Mr Byun here will be in charge of casting actors...
for supporting and minor roles for "Sad Dream".
Only for "Sad Dream"?
What is he saying? Does that mean my position is temporary?
This, too, must have been decided...
with Ms Lee.
I'm trying to manage my subordinate effectively.
Do I need your approval on every single thing?
Mr Cha.
What on earth are you thinking...
Let me make it clear to you again.
Just because you're the president of this company...
doesn't mean you can boss me around.
Got it?
Honey. You haven't forgotten about having dinner with me, right?
Of course not. I'll get ready. Let's go.
I'll be late for dinner.
Why are you in such a rush?
Are you...
on your way to see Jung Ho?
Whether that is the case or not,
why are you so curious?
I wonder if you fully understand the terms of the contract.
Of course I do.
You put those special clauses in there...
to deliberately make my life difficult.
You must strictly follow the terms and conditions.
I hate people who break their promises.
Are you still not over Mr Nam?
- What did you just say? - I feel as though I'm talking...
to Mr Nam's wife, not the head of Yidojeonyoung's Korean branch.
If that was the case,
we wouldn't be having this calm conversation now.
You keep trying to check up on me.
I just asked you because you seem anxious.
I'll get going if you have nothing else to say.
I have somewhere to be.
All right.
It looks like you're going to keep that daring attitude of yours.
I'm curious if you'll actually be able to follow those terms.
I guess we'll find out.
Oh, my.
Yes, this must be it.
In Kyung said that she made a reservation under our name, right?
Yes. She'll be here shortly.
Geum Soon!
Ms Nam. What brings you here?
We're here for dinner. Are you here to have dinner, too?
You came with Mr Heo.
My gosh.
You must be Seung Joon.
You're so cute.
Heo Seung Joon.
So he's the kid whom In Kyung looks after as if he's her own son.
Well...
It looks like your family came here together for dinner.
You should go in.
Yes. Let's go in, Hee Ae.
Aren't you also here for dinner?
We should eat together. Let's have them join us, Honey.
I'm sure they want their own family time.
Let's not disturb them.
Yes, please go in. We're waiting for someone else.
Really? Who's coming?
In Kyung?