Why?
Run
What's going on?
Just run!
Hi. Hello---
You're shopping? For what?
You bought a scale.
Yes...
You came all the way here instead of the market in our neighborhood?
Well... it's cheaper here.
What are you doing here, Song-yi's mother?
Well...I'm doing market research...
- Song-yi's mother---? - Yes, Song-yi's mother.
- Did you wait long? - No.
And who is this...?
She's...our neighbor...
Hello.
You said you're busy? See you later.
- We should get going. - Where?
Well...what time are we supposed to meet her?
But we just got here.
I have to go too. I'm busy.
- Then Song-yi's mo--- - Yes!
Get going. See you later.
Here.
Over here!
I'm sorry.
I don't know why l...
It's all right.Let's get out of here. It'll be awkward if we run into her again.
Shall we?
I guess you don't get along with your neighbor.
Why would you say that?
It seemed you were both dying to get away from each other.
Was I mistaken?
We get along very well.
We just have a lot to look at--- and we don't have much time.
We have enough time. Take your time.
We can't do our research properly at this rate.
I know.
Who is Song-yi?
What?
I thought she said, "Song-yi's mother" earlier.
Well...
She must be your niece.
Right? Since she's your brother's daughter,
her name must be Choi Song-yi. That's a pretty name.
She has a pretty face too. And very smart.
She takes after her mother.
I guess she doesn't know we're taking the cooking class together.
It felt awkward to tell her...
You know how it is between a husband and wife.
I do.
What was Mina doing there?
She should be working.
- She said she was doing market research. - Is that right?
- Alone? - She was with a man.
Man?
A man--- who could it be?
A man called from her office before.
- Are you jealous? - What?
I just envy her.
You still feel jealous of your wife.
It's not jealousy. It's because we're married.
It wasn't like this when she was staying home.
But once she started working,
I started to get curious about what kind of people she's working with.
To be honest, I can't help but be concerned.
That's because you love her.
It's nice
Their store is bigger than ours, but not as busy.
We can talk about that later. Let's get lunch first.
What would you like?
Can we have something spicy?
I'm feeling a little nauseous after eating all that cheese.
I know a great place.
Let's go there. Is it okay with you?
Of course.
It's a bit crowded.
That's a good sign.
Come on in.
Let's go to another restaurant. This place is a bit---
Dad?
I'm about to have lunch.
Really? All right.
My dad is having lunch in this area. Why don't we join him?
But I like it here. What about you?
Well...
I guess we'll see you at the office later.
You just wanted to avoid Director Nam, didn't you?
I'd be lying if I said no.
He's my only enemy at work.
So you have to do well. You know why,
- right? - Yes
Yes, since we're on the subject,
why don't we have an exotic sampling event on the streets?
We'll serve wine too.
Sounds good.
Why don't we hire foreigners to serve?
That sounds good.
Where is the mother?
She went to the restroom.
She's so pretty.Why are you crying? Let me hold her.
Your mommy is gone? That's why you're crying?
Did you wet your diaper?
You did, didn't you?
Let me have a diaper.
Let's change your diaper.
The electric bill is so high. We don't use that much.
You should unplug all the appliances when you're not using them.
And microwave ovens use a lot of electricity.
We don't have a microwave at home.
I blew one up.
Kang Bro... here it is again.
What?
See this?
I've been paying
this "Kang Bro" $23 every month now.
This is getting serious.
I should settle this for good today!
Excuse me.Look at this.
Just who is this "Kang Bro"?
It sounds like a bar. There must've been a mistake in your computer system.
- That can't be. - But look,
I've been paying this guy $23 every month
through automatic payments.
Think about it.
All our bill payments are done electronically.
Then that must be the problem.
Who is this Kang Bro? My last name is Koo.
Lower your voice.
I have to find out who this Kang is.
Find out who it is! Right now!
Sir, Kang Bro is...
Yes?
It's short for Kangsuh Broadcasting Company. Don't you have cable TV?
Sorry?
Only the first few letters are printed in your bankbook.
They have to print out the whole name.
Who'd know what that was?
I agree. It was the bank's mistake.
What?
Did you see that movie?
It was the first Korean movie I ever saw in Japan.
I cried a lot.
What did you like so much about it?
The woman leaves for Rio at the end.
I liked that.
I think you're hanging out with your neighbor way too much.
You'll start getting attached.
What are you saying?
We're just neighbors doing some grocery shopping together,
and our kids go to the same kindergarten,
and we're taking a cooking class together.
What?You're taking a cooking class with her?
A man and a woman can't be friends.
We're not a man and woman. We're a father and mother.
And I never call her by her first name, unlike you.
Look deep inside your heart.
You're attracted to her because she's pretty.
It's a natural male instinct. I feel bad for her sometimes.
She's always alone with her son--- I have to say,
there are times when she kindles
this protective instinct in me.
You snake.
You're out dating in this wartime. I respect you.
But Yoo-jin will always be in this heart.
- Got it? - Crazy bum.
What's with the rose? This?
Thanks to my diligently logging onto an lnternet site
for the divorced, I've found myself a perfect match.
This is our sign.
I'm getting tired of eating alone now.
What about Yoo-jin, who's in your heart?
You're supposed to bury your unrequited love in your heart.
- What's wrong? - My shoes are gone.
Look for them.
I can't find them.
Can't you see this?
But you should do something about it. He can't leave without shoes.
Then--- You can wear these.
I'm sorry--- I took you to the restaurant.
It's all right. This is very comfortable.
Great cushioning and ventilation. And everyone's looking at me.
Since I lost my shoes because of you, you have to buy them.
What?
Yes...
0.352083333333333
Have you always been that gullible?
How could I not believe you
when you said it with such a straight face?
You're gullible, you have a good appetite,and you're clumsy.
What else are you good at?
Well...none of those sound like compliments.
You're good with babies, you lay out my spoon and chopsticks for me,
you fill my water glass and plate---
Are you always that caring?
You noticed those things?
I've been living alone for a long time, so I'm grateful
when someone does those kinds of things for me.
She leaves for Rio at the end.
I liked that.
I want to win some brownie points with the employees.
A chief who'd hire you whether you work at the store or office,
as long as you're qualified. Is it too obvious?
I've lived alone for a long time, so I'm grateful if somebody takes care of me.
What's so funny?
It's the same old show.
Nothing.
Honey, look at me.
I've gotten a lot of wrinkles around my eyes, right?
Do you need to ask? You're getting old.
- How old do I look? - Looks like yourself.
You look exactly your age
You just have to say it that way.
I saw the neighbor lady at the department store today.
So?
She looked even prettier when I saw her outside.
Really?
What were you doing there?
Market research.
- Alone? - With...my coworkers.
Female?
Female...and male. They're all on the marketing team.
Is that right?
- How many men? - Honey, what is this?
You should've borrowed something else. I like comedy.
Do you know how great this movie is?
You don't have a sensitive bone in your body.
What's so great about it?
The woman leaves for Rio at the end of the movie. That's the great part.
Do you love him?
He's a good man.
Do you love him?
Why do you love someone like me, like a fool?
I'm older... I have a kid...
Why do you love me?
I'm younger and have no kids.
Why do you love someone like me, like a fool?
I don't know much about cheese, and I made you lose your shoes.
Why do you love me?
I'm heartless, and I even told you to pay for my shoes.
You can't even say, "l love you," can you?
You never have.
Like a fool...
You'll grow old now...
Nobody will even give you a glance--- ...you'll grow old and die---
You'll get sick... no one will tell you he loves you...
And you'll never fall in love again. Tell me you love me.
You can't even say, "l love you."
Tell me that you love me---
You cannt even say it?
You never have.
Like a fool...
You'll grow old tidying things up at grocery stores.
Your husband won't come home even when you're robbed...
No one will tell you to stop cleaning...
And it'll drive you crazy
If you can't clean...
Tell me...
you love me.
<Receipt $900.000 Gu Soo-Han>
What is this?
Give me some money.
I have no money left after paying bills yesterday.
I just gave you money.
It's been a while.
And everything is so expensive these days.
And we have to pay Song-yi's tuition.
Be honest.
Are you playing poker again?
What are you saying? / I can't even see my friends because I have no money.
Then what is this?
I thought you said the cooking class was $90 a month.
But it says right here it's $90 for two months.
Well---
this is---
See these wrinkles?
I don't even buy eye cream so I can save money.
But the money you give me isn't enough.
After paying bills, buying groceries, and paying Song-yi's tuition,
I don't even have enough to buy myself a pack of cigarettes.
They're bad for you anyway.
Then I'm just supposed to go hungry if I don't have money?
Fine, I lied for a lousy $90. I might suddenly get a call for an interview.
I have my expenses.
What if I have to go out
and meet someone on short notice?
Are you looking down at me because I'm staying home?
Don't say that. It's just your guilty conscience talking.
Guilty conscience?
You shouldn't say those things lightly.
Just because I loosened your leash since you're working...
I should be getting mad.
I wouldn't do this if you hadn't lied in the first place.
You think it's easy asking for money?
Put yourself in my shoes!
Whatever. I'm late. We'll talk later!
Bye, Song-yi.
Why do you fight every day?
Are you looking down at me because I'm staying home?
It's not easy to have your wife work.
Yes---
I get intimidated because my wife makes better money.
A man only has his pride.
Stomping on my pride is the last straw.
Team Captain, you should swallow your pride once in a while.
I'm sure your wife knows that too.
What?
You both know, but just can't say it out loud.
You should have a frank conversation.
You know there's the sampling event, right? Let's get ready and leave.
Yes.
Don't say that. It's just your guilty conscience talking.
What has you in such a good mood today?
Today is our wedding anniversary.
He said he was too busy to come, but he called this morning to say he's coming.
Really?
Is something wrong?
I had a fight with my wife this morning.
Strangely enough, I say things I don't mean.
I feel bad, but I just can't get myself to apologize to her.
There are things you find harder to say to your spouse.
Then why don't you do this?
Take these to her with the cake. She'll be very happy.
Thank you.
You even bought flowers--- your husband will be very happy.
I bet my wife will say she'd prefer cash.
She doesn't mean that. Inside, she'll love it.
That's how women are.
You're lucky your mom's always home.
You're lucky your dad's always home.
My mom and dad fought today too.
They always fight.
My dad has no time to fight.
But he said he's coming home today.
Mom!
- Did you wait long? - No. Daddy's coming home today, right?
Song-yi, did you have a nice day?
Not really.
- Good luck to you. - Yes.
Have a nice time with your husband.
- Bye. - Bye, Ji-hoon!
Let's go see Mommy.
Let's go to her office and see where she works.
You're going to go looking like this?
- Is it going well? - Hello, Chief.
- How's it going? - It's going well. As you can see for yourself.
Ms. Choi Mina's idea isn't bad. Although it's too early to say.
It's not straight
It's heavy. Can't you carry this?
I'm carrying my briefcase. Hang in there.
Let's surprise Mommy, okay?
Try our new pizza.
Come and try Dio's new pizza.
Come.
Have some pizza.
Come. It's almost finished!
Please have some pizza! over there
- Yes. - Where are you?
I'm not at the office. I'm outside.
- Where can I get pizza? - What are you doing outside?
I'm busy now. Call you later.
Come and try some delicious pizza.
But I brought a cake to your...
Hello?
How busy is she that she can't even answer a call?
When is Mommy coming?
She's not at the office now.
Let's go home and eat it.
I hate Mommy. She's always late.
She's busy.
Let's go. I just wasted our time.
Enjoy.
Try this too.
Is it good?
- Give us some pizza! - What are you doing?
Excuse me.
Would you please go over there? You're interrupting our event.
I'm sorry.
Give us a slice of pizza.
Please move away first. You're chasing people...
We've been begging for some pizza for hours.
You're giving it away to other people. Why won't you give us any?
What's going on?
Lady, don't you remember us?
What?
Here you were. We haven't seen you in a while.
I remember you.
You got me fired.
Really? I'm sorry.
But it turned out well. I'm working at headquarters now.
That's wonderful.
Give us some pizza. We've been waiting forever, but they're not giving us any.
Then wait over there. I'll bring some over for you.
Other people can't eat if you stay here.
- Right? - Come in
- What would you like to drink? - Some rice wine.
- We don't have rice wine here. - Then soju.
I'll bring you some wine.
I heard she got fired for making pizza for the homeless.
I guess that was true.
Doesn't she act like a housewife sometimes?
This is your lucky day. When would you ever get to drink wine?
- Have some - What is it?
Are you propositioning me?
Dressed up in a suit with flowers?
Just shut up and eat the cake.
Go find a job if you have the time to do this.
You don't think I've tried?
It's not easy making up with Mina...
She just has no interest in me.
And why would she when she sees hot guys at work?
And you're home in your sweats cooking in the kitchen.
Look at that belly.
You have to emphasize your masculinity at times like this.
You have to make her nights happy You will have a good day
Not in front of the kid.
She has to learn what she has to learn.
You have to teach her that the world is a harsh place.
Be quiet.
What happened to that divorcee you were meeting last night?
Something came up, so we postponed it till tomorrow.
Judging by her messages, she must be really elegant.
I'm really looking forward to it.
- Wel--- - Oden!
What are you doing? I need you to move my air conditioner at home.
You can't do that. I'm your tenant, not a slave.
And a divorced man can't be going in and out
of a single woman's home. It might start rumors.
Isn't that right, Soo-han?
I doubt it.
Who'd ever be suspicious of you two?
Either move my air conditioner, or pay your rent.
You can't pay your rent in installments.
But I can't now.
Then do it tomorrow.
- I'm busy tomorrow! - I'm busy tomorrow!
And why would she when she sees hot guys at work?
And you're home in your sweats cooking in the kitchen.
Look at that belly.
Let me have that. You must be tired.
Thank you.
- Ms. Choi Mina. - Yes.
Good work. It was a huge success, thanks to you.
I had my doubts, but you aren't too bad.
Thank you.
Put those away and go up to the chief's office.
You did well today.
Thank you. I owe it all to you.
I haven't done anything.
I called you here to give you a new project.
What project?
Come up with a marketing plan for our new product.
Me?
Is there anyone else in the room?
These books should help.
He has a great eye for people.
Ms. Choi,
did you remember to bring the preference chart?
No...
How could you forget that?
We'd be in big trouble if the store manager didn't find it.
I'm sorry.
Go to the store and pick it up. And compile the numbers by the end of the day.
Yes, sir.
Song-yi, look at Daddy's muscles. Big, aren't they?
- Where? - Here---
- Right here. - I can't see.
Why is she so late again?
< Mr,Choi's coming back home> Mina, are you on your way home?
Let's make up physically tonight, since we couldn't with words.
Feels good.
You should take a shower too.
I don't have the energy. I'm just going to bed.
But you should take a shower.
You want me to wash you?
Don't. You're grossing me out.
Don't play hard to get.
I know you like it. No, I don't. I said I'm tired.
Is that right? My baby is tired?
Lie down!
Let me give you a massage.
Honey. Honey!
I've been working hard on an event all day today.
So let's just go to sleep quietly.
I beg you.
Aren't you being too harsh?
What do you mean?
You always get your way because you're working.
What about me?
How can you ignore my feelings and opinions all the time?
Why would you think that?
And why would you act this way?
The person staying home waits for the other person to come home all day
You're always saying you're busy. And you never call.
And you always hang up first. Why did you ignore my message earlier?
You're not a nagging wife.
I'm tired enough as it is.
And you're just making it harder for me!
Why are you acting like a fussy baby?
Fussy baby? Nagging wife? Are you quite done?
Is that anything to say to your husband?
I'd treat you like a husband if you acted like one.
What?
You're always waiting for someone when you bake a cake.
It cheers you up when you're lonely.
The first Korean food I made.
Sweet and sour fish is good for eczema.
The first dish I made with a new friend.
New friend...?
Why aren't you talking? Did you fight again?
We didn't. Mommy's late for work.
Finish your breakfast. Be a good girl today, okay?
I'm going to work.
Whatever.
- Thank you. - Thank you
- Ms. Choi Mina. - Yes?
Thanks for that advice yesterday.
I did like you said and it worked.
I told you. Since today is payday,
you should take her out to dinner and make it good.
- I should, shouldn't? - Yes.
How does a single woman know the mind of a housewife so well?
Women are all the same...
My wife isn't a bad person,
but she hurts my pride sometimes.
I can take anything but that.
I see...
Fussy baby? Nagging wife?
Are you quite done? Is that anything to say to your husband?
I'd treat you like a husband if you acted like one.
What?
Was I too harsh last night?
Hello.
Hi.
You're throwing the flowers away?
Yes.
What a waste. They were so beautiful.
Did you have a nice anniversary party?
Uh...
- He couldn't come last night. - What?
- He didn't come? - It's not that he just didn't come.
Something came up suddenly and he couldn't come.
Work comes first.
There will be another wedding anniversary next year.
Let's play hooky today.
- What? - Let's take a day off from housework.
Who says we have to work 365 days a year?
That's slavery.
Let's go have fun.
Look at the sky, the weather.
It's not a day to stay cooped up inside.
Shall we?
What are we doing here?
I want to work up a sweat.
Doing what?
Why don't we have a game with them?
You can't take them lightly.
Why don't we give it a shot?
What if she gets hurt?
I had no idea you were such a good basketball player.
I played on the basketball team until middle school.
What?
You should've told me sooner.
That was a foul.
He must be really mad.
- Aren't you going to lunch? - You go ahead.
I have to go somewhere.
These are nice too.
I'll take these.
Are you looking for anything in particular?
How much is this?
Try it on.
It's all right.
It's 20%% off now.
How much will it be?
It'll be $583.
I see.
It's nice, isn't it?
It's good, isn't it?
We'll take a bag.
You like it?
You've never been to an open market before?
No, my husband doesn't like to shop at these places.
It's my first time too.
I've been here lots of times.
What do you think? It's full of "people smell," isn't it?
People smell?
How can I explain...?
Like... full of life, feeling alive,
feeling energetic
and dynamic...
I see.
They sell great potato pancakes over there.
Have you tried potato pancakes before?
No.
- And you, Ji-hoon? - No.
You still haven't experienced the taste of Korea yet.
Let's go get some potato pancakes.
Aren't you going home?
Yes...I should.
Aren't you going home?
I should too.
Did you finish the book I gave you yesterday?
I still have a long way to go.
It's taking me a long time, since I have to look up everything.
By the way...
why are you keeping it a secret that I'm working on the marketing plan?
Who'd implement a marketing plan
if a rookie came up with it?
Think of it as training.
You can quit if it's too hard.
I've even made deliveries. It's a piece of "pizza."
I have something for you.
What is it?
This.
Isn't she pretty?
She must be your girlfriend.
She was.
We're broken up now.
I thought we'd have a beautiful baby girl if we got married.
It's no big deal when I think about it now,
but we fought so fiercely back then.
Everyone fights and breaks up over little things.
Even married couples.
That's true, isn't it?
But the interesting thing is,
she loved ABBA too.
Especially "Dancing Queen."
Really?
It feels nice, doesn't it? Nice breeze too.
Yes, I'm glad we played hooky today.
- I had fun. - I did too.
I was feeling frustrated lately.
I feel refreshed now.
So do l.
There you go again.
I'm sorry. I didn't realize...
You don't have to apologize to me.
Maybe to the mat.
Actually l...
I wasn't very good at organizing before.
Really?
I was trying to please my husband,
and I guess it became an obsession.
I see.
Your husband
must be... very strict.
Does "strict" mean he's scary?
Something like that.
He's not scary...
he's a bit cold.
He is never sweet person
but he's changed a little since we got married.
And he's gotten busier at work too.
When we first met in Japan,,
we couldn't communicate well
but we could communicate with our eyes.
I studied Korean diligently to be able to talk to him---
But now he has no time to talk to me.
He feels even more distant now than when we couldn't communicate.
Smells good.
Why isn't she coming?
What time is it? I should buy a watch.
Oden!
What are you doing here with that rose?
What brings you here?
What the... then you're Little Prince?
Yes, that's my lD.
I'm Beatrice.
What?
Unlucky in life, and unlucky in love too.
I'm the one who should be saying that.
That site should be more discriminating in its members.
Let's just shrug it off as lousy luck, and part ways quietly.
What? Lousy luck?
You should pay your rent before you leave.
That looks like a new suit. You must have money.
I borrowed it.
Hey!
It's all right. I can take a taxi.
Aren't you hungry? I'm starving after all that talking.
Please eat with me. I hate eating alone.
And you have lots of baggage.
I can't get home late again.
I had fun today. Good night.
Yes, go inside.Good night, Ji-hoon.
- Good night.! - Good night
I...
You should make up with your wife.
There's nothing to make up about.
It wasn't a big fight anyway.
Little things build up into big things later.
Then...
Yes, let's make up.
I wasn't right either.
She's still not home? What is she doing?
No.
I should make up with her.
I should.
She could be working late.
Yes, she could.
I'd never have thought you'd have such a good appetite.
It's stereotyping to think skinny people don't eat a lot.
You've broken a lot of stereotypes for me.
What else was there?
Old maids are irritable.
You had such stupid notions.
Those stupid notions are the fault of irritable old maids.
You have a point.
Isn't this too much food? Can you finish this?
I'm full.
Me too. It's really good.
I should take the leftovers home.
My brother loves this.
Excuse me.
Can you wrap this up and give me small one to go?
Yes.
Do I still have to put up with this?
Is patience really a virtue?
No, I can't!
She's coming home late without even calling after that fight we had last night?
How dare she ignore her husband this way?
You have perfect timing.
Sorry I'm late.
Your sentences are getting shorter by the day.
What are these?
I got paid today. I went shopping.
I guess you have no respect for the value of money,now that you're working.
What is this?
You insisted on working so you could buy clothes?
- What? - What is this?
My father is about to disown me for letting you work,
but you're buying clothes with the money you make?
Are you really going to do this to me?
You're spending freely, now that you're making money?
I'm going around unplugging everything
to save a few bucks. So what do you think you're doing?
This is cheap stuff.
No, it's not. It looks expensive!
Go return them tomorrow.
- What? - Return them tomorrow!
Why did I even buy shoes for that jerk?
Hey.
How dare you throw shoes at your husband?
Why not?
I'd throw a rock at you if I could.
My eye...
Hey, Choi Mina!
What? You're going to be late coming home again?
But I made beef soup just for you.
Hello?
I just charged it. The battery's dead already?
Welcome to Useful Tips for Everyday Life.
The life of your cell phone battery decreases drastically after a year of usage
And they're expensive. But don't worry!
- Assistant. - Yes!
Take some plastic wrap and wrap your battery in it.
Then put it in the freezer for 24 hours
for longer battery life. It's a sure thing!
Keep them in the freezer like this.
Where is Mom's battery we put in yesterday?
- I don't know. - That's strange.
You made beef soup?
What is this? Why did you cook a battery?
I didn't have much appetite...
<A call on your way home could recharge your love.>