Hye, Mina
Housewife 9
But...
Yes, I did. I did a little shopping with my first pay.
I can't even buy myself some clothes?
I never said...
But I bought your shoes and Song-yi's clothes before mine,
and while I bought expensive things for you and Song-yi,
I only got a cheap blouse for myself. But throwing a shoe---
Whether it was $10 or $100, you can't do this to me.
You racked up thousands on your credit card,
but you nag me for buying a cheap blouse?
But that was...
I never nagged you like this when I was staying home.
I wasn't this cheap or narrow-minded.
Let me get a word in. When do I get to say something?
I've endured as much as I could.
I made a big effort to apologize to you for lying about that cooking class tuition.
But you rejected it.
When did you make an effort?
You---
turned me down when I wanted to make love to you.
That really hurts a man's pride.
That's what's wrong with you.
Is that the only way to make up?
Who'd like it when they're dead tired?
Yes, let's say I'm sorry about that.
But take today, for instance. What am I supposed to think
when you come home late without a phone call?
If you keep this up, you're just patting yourself
on the back after buying me a pair of shoes.
What? Patting myself on the back?
What I'm saying is,
you came home late
with bundles of shopping bags...
How can I call when I'm busy with work?
Did you call home when you were working?
That was--- Never mind!
I'm just going to think about myself from now on.
I'll do what I want and eat what I want.
So you live your life any way you want, too.
It wasn't supposed to be like this...
He nags me even when I buy a cheap blouse...
Why even dream about it...?
You look so pretty. Do you like it?
Yes, I do.
Thank you, Mommy.
My precious baby. A child is much better.
What's this?
Allowance for this month.
We're still paying for your mistake, so be frugal.
Mommy has to go to work now. Have breakfast with Daddy, okay?
-Mom, pasha! -Pasha!
An egg isn't going to get the bruise out.
Put some ice on it.
Mommy gave you allowance money?
I think so.
This feels really weird.
It looked good on the hanger, but it looks funny now.
Maybe I should've bought that outfit even if it cost more.
How much is it?
It's $583 on sale.
You're early.
I always come to work at this hour.
You must be early.
Is that right?
That's a pretty blouse.
Pardon?
Really?
I think I saw that last year. They're still selling that?
It must be from last season.
Well, it looks a bit outdated.
But it suits you somehow.
Wait!
Sorry!
I guess we'll catch the next one.
Good morning.
What is it...?
Your hair looks the same and your makeup is the same.
Is it the blouse?
Or is it because it's spring?
You look very pretty. Don't worry.
Yes, I have the body to carry it off.
We're still paying for your mistake, so be frugal.
I should.
I should be frugal when I don't make a penny.
It's not like I have anything to spend money on.
Need this...
We have it at home. We can stock up.
Do we have it at home?
Just stock up. It's not going to go bad.
Daddy, buy me this.
But you have lots of dolls at home.
Buy it later.
But this one is different. Just buy one for me.
Mommy gave you money today.
All right.
But you can't buy anything else.
I'm not even buying cigarettes.
Give me that!
-Hello? -Hello?
-Hello -Hi?
Hi!-Hi!
Sunglassess...
You mean this? I have a sty.
Yes...
Does your husband give you an allowance?
Yes.
I wouldn't know since I manage the finances, but doesn't it
feel a bit weird if your husband gives you the money?
Why?
Well, it might feel like you're getting a handout...
It might hurt your pride...
It does feel like that sometimes.
Right? I knew it.
But he always gives me enough.
What?
That's good.
I visited your blog.
It's nothing much, is it?
No, it was really nice.
You posted the pictures from our cooking class.
Yes...
So I made one too.
I'm new at it, so it's not that good. But visit my blog when you can.
Okay.
Don't do this from now on.
People buy whatever they need and don't pay attention to it
even if you don't organize it like this.
You said you were never a good organizer.
It's nice to adapt to your spouse,
but be comfortable with yourself.
That will make those around you feel better too.
I'd like to change too--- but I don't know where to start.
Why don't we do this?
Every time you find yourself cleaning unconsciously,
have Ji-hoon beep you.
Beep?
Yes. It's like an alert signal.
Ji-hoon, say ""beep"" whenever Mom tries to organize, okay?
Yes. ""Beep."" Like this?
Very good.
Mom, ""beep.""
Beep!-Beep!
Don't have much appetite... I cannot eat alone
I'm so sleepy.
It must be spring. I get sleepy any old time.
And you should use your credit card instead of cash.
You get tax breaks too.
That's not possible.
My wife took all my credit cards.
Oden is in the same...
Dozing off in public at this hour...
Did I scare you?
At least close your mouth when you sleep.
What is ------------------..
I was just dreaming about Yoo-jin!
Hello, Yoo-jin.
Yes.
There you go again.
What happen to that woman you met on the lnternet?
Don't be shocked.
Beatrice is Kang-ja.
What?
Maybe you two are a match made in heaven.
Don't frighten me like that. Just go away.
Gotta go.
Hello.
You went shopping? What did you buy so much?
Why is it any of your business if I buy out the whole market?
Ms. Beatrice.
What?
What's with the sunglasses?
You're getting beat up by your wife now?
Says who?
I'm wearing them because of a sty,
so don't start any rumors.
I never said a word.
You didn't forget about the meeting at your place today?
No. Three o'clock, right?
Yes, just prepare some beverages.
Make sure you come to the meeting.
I'm too busy to attend.
There will be a $1 0 fine if you don't attend.
That's not fair. I might have other business.
Oh---
Yes, Choi Mina speaking.
Yes, Chief. All right.
What are they up to?
Is it the blouse? Or is it because it's spring?
You look very pretty. Don't worry.
Hot!
I'm sorry. Watch where you're going.
What? You have eyes too.
I'll pay for it.
Do you want to get it dry-cleaned,
or do you want another blouse?
It's not even an expensive blouse anyway.
It still lacks something.
Really?
A marketing plan has
to be specific and sharp.
But your plan is general and superficial.
I made a few notes. Look them over.
Yes, I'll do it again...
Ms. Choi Mina.
Look at me when we're talking.
Pardon?
You have a new design on your blouse. It's very geometrical.
Don't tease me I have to wear this all day.
Do I give you a ride home after work? You wouldn't want to take the bus like that.
It's all right. People will think it's a design.
I'll redo the marketing plan.
Where did all the money go? I didn't spend much.
It's only the first day.
Mom collected these coupons.
She said it's all money.
Yes, I wish they were money too.
What is this?
I told her to throw paper away in the paper bin.
See, I knew she'd get a terminal disease.
It's always either a terminal disease or amnesia.
This never ends!
My back is breaking.
That's made just for me.
Five months, no interest payments...
You're really going to buy it?
I can't?
We can save on other things.
It'll help us use our time efficiently, and it's good for our health.
If Daddy hurts his back, you and Mommy will suffer.
5 monther?
Are really bye it?
I shouldn't? Make some money
It's for health
Arue you heart your back?
It's all you and your mum's hard staff
What do you think?
Buy it? Or not?
Pay on-line? When can you deliver?
Tomorrow? All right.
By the way, you have a very pretty voice.
Now that I've bought all the necessities, I'll be frugal now.
Mommy will scold you when she finds out.
You got a doll too.
-Who is it? -I'm the gas inspector.
Look at this. Dirty, isn't it?
You have to keep them clean for better ventilation.
Yes...
I'll replace it for you. Is that okay?
Of course, it needs to be replaced.
I didn't know It's so mess
I'll leave you extra filters. Replace them every 3 months.
But you're staying home instead of your wife?
We just switched places.
I don't know my way around the kitchen. Please do a thorough inspection.
Sure, That's our job
Of course. That's my job.
It's hard to get grease stains out. I'll leave you
-two bottles of cleansers and some cloths. -Yes
You're so very kind,
giving us all these things.
Not at all. That will be $60.
What?
Sixty? Aren't they free?
There are no freebies in this world.
-Who is it? -It's Soo-han.
-You came to the meeting? -Yes
-Yes. It's not over yet, is it? -No
-Hello. -Hello.
I thought you were too busy to come.
I came to report a case of fraud.
Fraud?
Some lady came to our house saying she came to check the gas.
She left me some hood filters and took $60.
-He's been had too. -lt happens often.
We've all been had too.
You mean this has happened before?
What is the security guard doing?
He's supposed to stop solicitors.
Don't blame the security guard.
Are you taking his side?
I heard the housewives' committee hires the security companies.
What are you saying?
Are you saying I've received bribes from him?
That's not what I said. I'm only saying that could be the case.
What?
So there must be other victims.
It's not our fault.
The blame lies first with the security guard.
And I must say it poses
a problem that he still has the job.
I...
Yes, I know how you feel.
You want to overlook it, to save a man's job.
But that's not right.
If we tolerate such neglect,
there could be other victims.
Mr. Koo!
What brings you here...?
I came to fix her clogged drains.
You must be busy... thank you for your hard work.
Mr. Koo!
You shouldn't do this to let off steam from getting beat up by your wife.
He got beat up? take off sunglasses
I didn't get beat up.
Take off your sunglasses and prove it.
Then we'll believe you.
Don't I have the right to wear sunglasses?
He's so weird.
Don't even mention him.
Isn't it a nice color?
How much do you pay a month?
Don't you know me by now? I always buy with cash.
There's something between Kang-ja and the security guard.
Maybe she used committee funds to buy that car.
What? Beat up by my wife?
I should just...
Soo-han!
Just what do you have against me?
I'm sorry about your car...
but I didn't do it intentionally. Tell her.
I'm partly responsible... Beatrice.
Why do you vent your anger on me for getting beat up by your wife?
Why, this woman...
Woman?
I'm the chairwoman of the housewives' committee.
How many times do I have to tell you?
I'm wearing the sunglasses because of my sty.
Don't you understand Korean?
See, I told you.
What are you doing? You're a battered husband?
That's a big sty.
I'll pay for the damages. How much?
How am I going to last a month with this?
That's all you have left? We had a lot this morning.
Don't tell Mommy.
I'll take care of everything, okay?
Who is it? It's me.
Welcome home.
What happened to your new blouse?
Can't you see? It's a coffee stain.
-Welcome home, Mommy. -Yes, did you have a good day?
What's this?
Daddy bought it for me.
He did? She has enough toys.
You bought all these?
I bought a week's worth of groceries--- I don't want to go shopping every day---
But we'll end up throwing most of it away.
I'm going to cook everything. We barely have enough to eat.
You didn't even do the dishes yet?
What are you looking for? I'll get it for you.
What are you doing? I can get a cup for myself.
Here, use the bowl. Do something different.
What's wrong? Did you get into trouble?
Of course not. I just want my wife to rest.
-You should eat. -Out of the way.
Something is very fishy.
What are all these?
They're hood filters. We need them...
No, we don't.
The truth is... some lady barged into our house and...
-Who is it? -Mina, it's me.
-Hi. -What brings you here so late?
-Well--- -All right. Leave now.
You know what time it is? Do you mind?
What is it?
I had $1 0 left over from replacing my windshield. And the receipt.
Windshield?
He broke the windshield of my brand new car. He didn't tell you?
You should have.
I gave you $500 this morning and you have $70 left?
Well...
I tried to be frugal, but $500 doesn't get you far.
Be honest. What else did you buy? What did you spend money on?
I bought a cleaner--- But we have one.
There's this other one... One that can mop...
Song-yi paints on the floor every day.
And I can't get it off, no matter how hard I scrub.
My back is killing me.
You know how important a man's back is to him.
It's all for your--- What's wrong with you?
I don't even buy a t-shirt, even when I have
a coffee stain on my blouse, plus I took the bus home.
What's wrong with you?
I didn't mean to do it... it was an accident.
Forget it.
From now on, ask for money every time you need it.
I can't trust you with our finances.
No way.
You brought this on yourself.
You're really making me feel pathetic.
Choi Mina, you're too harsh.
When I was working, I never saw any of my pay.
It was direct-deposited every month,
and I lived on the tiny allowance you gave me.
I had no idea
when I was getting bonuses or incentives.
But I never chastised you for wasting money,
or doing a bad job managing the household.
Take this morning, for instance. I never said anything but---
You know how it felt to ask my wife for money?
It was...
Darn...
Same stupid thing every day--- At home and work---
I'm sorry I missed our anniversary.
It's not the first time.
You know I'm busy.
Here.
Let's do it properly next year.
Thank you.
Mom, beep!
What is that?
Nothing.
The books on the shelf were mixed up.
Ji-hoon, did you do it? You should put them back...
I told him it's all right.
You can still read, even if they're not sorted.
But I want them to be in their place.
I'm used to that.
Will you organize them again?
I'm still new at it, so it's not very good, but come visit my blog sometime.
Good night
You weren't sleeping yet?
No, I'm feeling a bit frustrated. I can't sleep.
Is something wrong?
Marriage isn't easy.
We say things we don't mean for the sake of our pride--- I know what you mean.
And sometimes you can't say things you want to say.
And sometimes, he feels more distant than a stranger.
Isn't marriage more difficult in a foreign country?
It is---
Now, I feel out of place in Japan and in Korea too.
It looks like stay in other country
I have to do this to teach you a lesson.
Did you take the subway or the bus?
I took the subway, then transferred to the bus.
Weren't you embarrassed?
No, I'm as brave as a housewife.
Do you have the statistics ready from the last tasting event?
Yes.
Where did it go?
I left it at home--- What do I do?
I can't call him after having a fight last night...
You silly---
You're supposed to line them up.
I know.
Do you really feel that way sometimes?
Pardon?
You said it last night.
Sometimes you can't say the things you really want to say.
Yes, sometimes...
When you feel as if you're looking in different directions---
Yes, I sometimes get that feeling too.
I wanted to apologize to her this morning, but couldn't.
I don't know how to apologize to her.
Will you send the document on my desk with a messenger?
When you are in hurry It's 'Quick'
That would cost at least $1 0.
Why isn't he coming?
May I give you some advice as your senior at work?
You should hide your forgetfulness.
Who would like a subordinate that can't be relied on?
But when will I ever get to wear the new shoes my wife bought me?
Ms. Choi Mina, you don't have it yet?
It'll be here soon.
How can you be so forgetful at your age?
You should've brought it with you.
Sir, we should just do it over again.
It's because you're too relaxed.
Snap to your sensese
and focus on your job!
Got that?
Yes.
You're a contract employee.
Your contract renewal will be in jeopardy
even if you make only one mistake,
but you're making too many.
How dare they...
Stop it now!
How dare you raise your voice at her?
You! What did you say to my wife? Do you have a death wish?
What are you doing? Let him go.
Mia Wait here
I'll teach them a lesson today!
Please let me go first.
That is a really important document...
All right, jerk.
Here's your document.
I don't know how important this is, but you shouldn't do that
Come here.
Do you know what kind of woman my wife is?
I don't know.
She's a good woman.
She's a good, smart woman. See this?
She bought new shoes with her first paycheck for her
bum of a husband. You shouldn't be so rude to her!
And you! Yes?
I don't know how smart you are, but you shouldn't do
that to an elder. Just how old are you? Twenty-seven---
What? Twenty-seven---
You little twerp... how dare you!
Listen carefully.
She's much more competent
than you could ever imagine. She's a good mother and a wonderful wife.
Mina
You shouldn't work for a company that doesn't recognize your talent.
Quit right now.
Let's go!
How many time did you do like this?
You've made the same mistake more than once.
There are younger
and smarter people ready to replace you.
Go and bring it right now!
It's me.
Didn't you send the messenger?
I came here myself to save the money.
You came yourself?
I left it with the security guard.
All right. Bye.
Could you give me that I gave you earner
Yes, right there
That's my fault
You mousn't come here
Did you take the document to her?
Yes.
Did you apologize to her?
No, I didn't even get to see her.
Why don't you give her a small gift?
Gift?
Women love gifts.
She'll just yell at me for wasting money
Wasting my time
when it's not even a special day.
Birthdays aren't the only special days.
You make a day special with a gift.
I see.
Birthday?
Song-yi, when is Mom's birthday?
It's next week.
That was close.
Mom would've been really upset if I forgot.
I remembered.
What should I buy her?
What would make Mom happy?
Buy her a necklace.
A necklace?
Mom wanted a necklace.
Oden...he's got a body though...
Why did it have to be Oden?
Then again, he must be lonely too
after the divorce, and without his kid.
Hello. Where are you going?
I'm going to pick up my car that your friend wrecked.Why?
I'll go with you. They'll rip you off, a woman going alone.
What are you doing? I already negotiated the price.
Come on, we were on
a blind date for heaven's sake,
Beatrice.
What blind date?
Let's not deny the obvious.
You called ""Little Prince"" more than a dozen times a day.
When did I do that?
Let's go, Jae-min.
Beatrice? Beatrice?
Suk-joon.
What's the matter? Is there a fire or something?
Got any part-time jobs for me?
Why?
I need to make $700 by next week.
Give me a list of part-time jobs.
Is there a poker game next week?
Let me in on it too.
What's a weak
There's nothing to do.
Tell Daddy I thank him for the documents today.
Daddy, she said thank you for the documents.
Tell her dinner's ready and on the table.
He said dinner's ready and on the table.
Tell him, "thank you for the trouble, but I'm not hungry."
She said, ""thank you for the trouble...
Tell her okay. The cleaner will return today
Hello?
Yes.
This is it?
There's nothing for me to do.
So I found a few more jobs that pay well.
Who is it? Delivery.
Thank you.
Daddy said he'd return it.
Let's just buy it. Daddy's back hurts.
Let's see what it looks like.
I told you I'd return it.
You can't return it once you open it.
Just use it.
You should've stopped her.
Mommy said she's buying it for your back.
She said that?
Yes.
Song-yi.
I can't pick you up today.
Where are you going?
Daddy will be going to work for a few days.
So stay at Ji-hoon's, okay?
Does Mommy know?
It's a secret.
Why?
I want to surprise her with a gift on her birthday.
So don't tell Mommy about Daddy working, okay?
I won't tell her.
Promise.
-Promise. -Promise.
Daddy!
He's always sleeping when he's doing nothing.
Song-yi, leave your bag at home and come over.
I'll make you a sandwich. No carrots, right?
All right. No carrots.
Hello?
It's Mom. Did you just come back from kindergarten?
Yes. Where is Daddy?
Daddy is...
Don't tell Mommy that Daddy is working.
He went to Uncle Suk-joon's restaurant.
What? And left you home alone?
Yes, he said he'd come right back.
Okay. Don't open the door for anybody until he comes home.
How could he leave her home by herself?
Hi, Mina.
Where have you been? That you leave Mina alone
Where are you now?
Where else? I'm home.
You're lying through your teeth.
I know for a fact that Song-yi is home by herself now.
I'm not quite home yet, but I'm almost home.
What?
Wait, are you playing poker now?
What are you saying?
Is that really your mean?
How could you leaven her home alone and go play poker?
Go home right now.
Yes, I'm going home.
I'm going home.
He drives me crazy.
Ms. Choi Mina, the meeting is about to start.
I'll be right there.
Higher.
Here? Yes, there.
The patch stinks.
Did you make enough money to buy Mom's necklace?
I just need a little more.
Aren't you bored without Daddy?
It's fun to play with Ji-hoon and his mom.
I'm done. Thank you.
Song-yi.
If Mommy and Daddy both go to work,
can you play by yourself?
Then I have to play with the lady next door again?
Well... no, you can't do that forever.
Then who am I going to play with?
Never mind.
You can play with me.
Daddy, you want me to give you a massage?
Sure.
I'd like that.
Higher.
You can go home if you want.
You don't have to stay and force yourself to work.
I'm not forcing myself.
Just mind your own business.
Who? Me?
How about a lesson on cheese with wine?
What do you think? It's good.
A crisp wine goes with soft cheese, right?
You're very good.
I've been studying up on cheese.
But it's not good to work too hard.
Why not? You told me to work hard to help you save face.
If you find work too fun, you might not want to get married.
Well... then I won't get married.
Then what kind of life do you think you'd have?
By not being married...
I wouldn't be tied down by housework or in-laws...
I could work freely--- instead of having a troublemaker
for a husband, I'll get a boyfriend I can talk to.
I'll enjoy a great view with
some cheese and wine after work--- ...Iike this.
That's the life you have now.
Pardon? Yes, that's right.
I've been thinking a lot about marriage lately.
Pardon?
I used to like cool, pretty women before,
but that's changed a lot.
I want someone warm and caring...
Someone who's wise like a mother sometimes,
and adorable like a girlfriend sometimes...
If I can find someone like that, I'd like to get married right away.
You should.
You'll find someone nice.
It's beautiful.
It's so beautiful.
That's beautiful.
It is.
It'll look good on you too.
It just so happens it's on my wish list.
Really?
I just need a little more.
I've been thinking a lot about marriage lately.
Are you asleep? No.
How did you scrape your elbow?
When I was cleaning...
I'm sorry I was suspicious of you this afternoon...
I was worried that Song-yi was home alone.
And you seem to be going out every day recently.
I've been so busy and...
Where is this medicated patch smell coming from?
So loud.
Why do I even bother?
Where did she go?
She doesn't even want to sleep in the same room now?
She must be really mad.
Song-Yi!
Bye, Daddy. Bye, Mommy.
Pasha!
Please take care of Song-yi...again.
Yes, but will you be all right?
Yes, I'll be fine.
And today I'll be going to an easy job
that suits me perfectly.
Silly floor
So dirty.
Shit---
My back...
When do we ever get to live in a place like this?
When is lunch?
We just started working.
That's where it hurts the most.
Tomorrow is the opening. Do a good job.
Yes
And the light fixtures aren't installed yet...
Will you install the light fixtures?
But an electrician should do those things.
I'll just clean the floor.
It's easy. You just have to screw in the light bulbs.
I'll pay you extra.
What?
How much?
I've never done this before.
So hot.
Is it going well? Yes!
It's in.
It's going in.
NEXT STORY I like Mina
-Mina - Does she marred?
You don't need to come from tomorrow
Congratulations
We mustn't do like this
I won't congratulate your birthday
That's all my fault
That's not your fault It's problem with this county
Hello
Hello! Welcome to our time with Go Soo-Han
Having problems with creases when ironing pants or skirts?
Don't worry
-Assistant -Yes!
if you want to get stubborn wrinkles or creases out,What are you doing?
Can't you see? I'm ironing your wrinkled skirt. It's a pleated skirt.
On the other hand,Brush on some vinegar where you want the crease,
Pleated?
You ruined my skirt.
Why do you do these stupid things?
Why didn't you tell me that was a pleated skirt?
Do the ironing for your wife. You'll iron out her frown lines.
To Be Continued...
Ironing clothes for your wife It will lron your wife's hart too---.