- Hi - Hi
Song-yi, you're doing really well.
You're better than I am now.
- Really? - Of course.
Do you want to go play at our house now?
Later. Hee-young said she's going to call me.
That's Hee-young.
Hello?
Mommy? She's not home.
Hold on.
He wants to talk to a grownup.
Hello? Yes, it is.
Pardon? Hospital?
There was a man who got electrocuted, right?
Hold on.
Is his name Koo Soo-han?
Yes.
He was just moved to a room. It's Room 1 002.
Thank you.
Soo-han...
What...
What happened to you?
A birthday gift isn't that important...
What about Song-yi?
She's just waiting for you to come back from work...
I was happy there were so many things we could do together.
Who am I going to cook with now?
Who am I going to go shopping with...?
Who am I going to walk to kindergarten with now...?
What happened to you?
Say something.
I...I'm all right.
Soo-han...
I'm fine. You don't have to cry now.
Then...
I'm sorry. I'm sorry to have bothered you---
I'm so sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
- Ms. Choi Mina. - Yes?
- Come here for a second. - Yes.
< NEW PRODUCT MARKETlNG PLAN>
What is this?
Why are you stealing a look at my plan?
Just answer my question. What is this?
It's a marketing plan for the new product.
Don't you know I'm working on a marketing plan?
- I do. - Yet you still did this?
Is that a challenge?
I told her to do it.
- Chief. - She's new,
but she seemed very enthusiastic, so I told her to do it.
Anyone can come up with an idea.
But I believe
putting together a marketing plan takes more than just an idea.
And in everything, there's division of labor.
Of course.
But before that,
everyone should be given an equal chance.
What do you think? Don't you agree, Mr. Ha?
Certainly, sir.
What's the nature of your relationship with Chief Ji?
He's my boss and I'm his subordinate. Satisfied?
No, I'm not.
Ms. Choi Mina,
don't you think you're too old to flirt with your boss?
What?
You must have a lot against me.
I'll gladly accept your challenge.
Look, I don't want to challenge you.
Well, it's already accepted even if you didn't want that.
Let's play fair.
Do you agree?
Yes. Yes, Mr. Ha.
You want me to come back to the office now?
Yes, I'll be right in.
So you want to play dirty?
Did you save enough money?
Yes, I think so.
- I was moved. - What?
You got electrocuted buying your wife a birthday gift.
You must love your wife very much.
Well...
It's the least I can do when she's working so hard.
I must've surprised you earlier with my tears...I'm sorry.
You shouldn't be.
I should be.
When I thought you were seriously injured...
Don't worry about it.
You shouldn't worry.
- Hello? - It's me.
Did you change the light bulb in the bathroom?
Light bulb?
The kind that's turned on by electricity?
Yes, the light bulb. Please change it.
Can't I do it tomorrow?
I'm not feeling well today.
It's only a light bulb. Just do it.
It'll be dark soon. What if Song-yi gets hurt?
Why are you so startled?
I'm making a personal call during work hours.
I helped you out of a tight spot earlier, didn't l?
Yes. Thank you.
- Only words? - Pardon?
Do me a favor if you're really thankful.
Favor? What is it?
I want to have dinner with you tonight.
Dinner?
Well, today is the day I came into the world.
Today is your birthday?
Yes. There is a restaurant that I used to go on my birthday. But I hate going alone.
You'll come with me, won't you?
Hello, Beatrice.
What are you doing?
Why do you keep calling me "Beatrice"?
I might just evict you.
Don't get mad on such a beautiful spring day.
You were reading?
Leadership Is The Way to Survive?
Why do you read books like this?
Why? The chairwoman of the housewives' committee has to show leadership.
Are you still going online?
That site seems to have a lot of problems, so I got out.
You did the right thing. You shouldn't chat online anymore.
Are you kidding me?
I can't believe what I'm hearing. Why is it any of your business what I do?
I'm saying this for your own good.
Not all men you meet online are like me.
There is not only the prostitute
but also a lots of gigolos out there.
And a rich divorcee like you makes
very good prey. Got that?
I can't believe what you're saying.
Stop talking nonsense and pay your rent this week.
- Bea--- - Is he interested in me?
At least he has good taste.
- What do you think? - It's delicious.
I knew you'd like it.
We have similar taste.
Really?
Why aren't you spending your birthday with your family?
I don't have anyone to call family.
Both of my parents passed away early.
And my only sister lives in the States.
It's a little different eating beef soup on your birthday.
You must really like it.
My late father was a surly man.
I don't remember him doing anything with me.
But he brought me here on my birthday when I was a high school senior.
He only said one word during the entire meal.
You need to be strong to study. Eat up.
And he passed away a few months after that.
Since then I've come here on my birthday every year.
I feel as if I've been recharged for a whole year.
You're still not feeling well?
No, I think I have indigestion.
- Give me your finger. - My finger?
You'll feel better after I prick it.
Ah!
Of course it'll hurt when I'm poking you with a needle.
Give me your hand.
What a baby.
Look at that blood. You must really be sick.
Turn around.
Don't you feel better?
Yes, I feel a lot better.
This works every time.
Give me your other hand.
What?
Song-yi, shall we start?
Yes.
Ouch---
Oh my---
This is trouble. Hold it steady.
Steady!
I can't do this
Song-yi,
I have a bad feeling about this today.
Let's do it tomorrow.
Chicken!
See if you don't get scared after you get electrocuted.
This is trouble.
Are you really all right?
I feel much better. Thank you.
Don't mention it. It's nothing compared to
what I owe you.
That sounds funny.
I only hired an employee with potential.
You must be cold.
It's all right.
You told me why you weren't married before...But why aren't you dating?
Dating?
Are your standards that high, or are you just not interested in dating?
Well...I think it's closer to the latter.
Why aren't you dating?
I think it's closer to the former.
I'm interested in dating, but I can't find the right person.
I must be really picky.
I think you are.
Really? I'm not like that once you get to know me.
It's $1 0.
What is?
It's a $1 0 bill.
- What shall we do with this? - What shall we do?
You have to spend this kind of money quickly.
- I won. - Let me see.
No, you didn't.
There has to be another digit.
Really?
No, I didn't.
When's your birthday?
It's only a few days away. It's the 1 9th of this month.
Really?
I won. Five dollars.
Really? Congratulations.
Let's buy more lottery tickets with this.
Shall we?
<Are you working late again? Buy ice cream on the way home.>
< Song-yi wants some.>
I think I have to go home now.
Really?
I'm sorry to hear that.
Hi.
Where is the ice cream?
She'll get cavities if she eats too much ice cream.
What about me?
I wanted some ice cream too...
Did you change the light bulb in the bathroom?
- No. - What were you doing?
I told you to change it.
I wasn't feeling very well today...
Why do I bother?
That temper of hers...
I was craving ice cream--- She didn't even bring me ice cream.
- That's beautiful. - It is.
It'd look good on you too.
It just so happens it's on my wish list.
You must be cold.
Who am I going to cook with now...?
You have something on your mind?
Why are you sighing?
I wasn't--- I heard you sighing earlier.
Are you having problems at work?
No.
- Don't you smell something? - No.
What smell?
Smells like something's burning.
Maybe some wires are short-circuited.
- Short-circuited? - Yeah
Maybe the lamp is overheated.
Turn the light off and go to sleep.
Okay.
Wake up, Song-yi. Koo Song-yi.
Ten more minutes.
What kind of person is a sleepyhead?
A good person.
How dare you...
Wake up.
You know what day it is today?
It's Mommy's birthday.
We're going to play dumb in front of her, okay?
Okay.
What is this?
What else? It's toast.
Toast?
I got up late and couldn't make rice.
Just eat this for today.
I don't want toast. I want rice and seaweed soup.
What's with seaweed soup all of a sudden?
Just eat whatever.
Song-yi, don't you want rice?
No, I like toast.
- Thank you, Daddy. - Good girl.
Look at her. Even she's not fussy over her food.
Why, the two of you...
What should I expect?
Where are you going? Have some toast.
Forget it.
- Pasha! - Pasha!
I think we fooled her.
I'm finally buying that necklace.
Choi Mina, don't be too hurt yet.
Hello, Mr. Koo.
And you are...
I remember now.
What's a working man doing outside during work hours?
What's the company coming to?
What are you doing?
Why are you following me?
I'm buying something too.
Chief Ji,
you should do your shopping after work.
You're not getting paid to shop during work hours.
It's okay with me, since I have my own business.
May I help you find something?
Yes, this necklace.
This way, sir.
This is the one, right?
Yes, it is. I'll take it.
- This is the one. I'll take it. - Yes, sir.
Why...
I got this one first. Go look at something else.
Is that right? But I have to buy this necklace too.
I got dibs on it first.
Buy something else, or go someplace else.
Do you have another one?
That's the only one we have now.
But if you place an order, it'll be ready in a week.
I really need it today.
Don't listen to him. Wrap it up for me.
- How much? - That will be $1 650.
What? What are you saying?
Look, it says $650 right here.
You can't see the first digit because of the crease.
What?
Look. It says $1 650.
What is this? You can't even make a decent catalogue?
How can you not see a number just because it's folded?
Would you take that one?
- Yes, wrap it up for me. - Yes, sir.
Then...
- how much is this one? - That one is $950.
- And this one? - That one is $820.
If you tell me your price range...
Do you have anything around $650...?
How about this one? This is a very popular design.
Really?
This one looks just like the other one.
They're different. That necklace is a diamond, and others are not
Aren't they the same?
But I like this design much better.
- Wrap it up for me. - Yes, sir.
- What payment plan do you prefer? - I'll charge it.
- You take cash, right? - Pardon?
I deal a lot with cash,
so I hardly use my credit card.
But don't you prefer cash?
- You don't have to pay the fees. - Of course.
- How much? - That will be $647.
...$647...
Nice.
It's beautiful.
The design is beautiful.
It's perfect for my lovely wife Choi Mina.
Yes, this will do. I'm sure my wife will love it!
I knew it.
He hasn't changed one bit.
How can he forget my once-a-year birthday?
<Happy Birthday, Ms. Choi Mina -Dongseo lnsurance>
What should I expect...?
Excuse me...
I'm here,
- Choi Mina--- - Ms. Kim Hee-ju?
- Yes, that's me. - These are for you.
Thank you.
Should be here about now...
You have a boyfriend who'd send you flowers?
- Wow - Hee-ju, what's the occasion?
You have a sweet boyfriend.
Is it your birthday today?
No, it's our 200-day anniversary...
Two hundred... not even one hundred...
He never forgets anything.
- It's the best time of your life. - If you'll get married, that's all
Are you busy? Meet me on the rooftop.
The rooftop?
What is it?
The sun feels nice, doesn't it?
It does. But why did you...?
Someone must be so happy to have such a beautiful birthday.
Here. Present.
How did you know it was my birthday?
You told me.
You said you had no boyfriend...
But since you'll spend it with your family and friends,
I won't take you away from them tonight.
Come on. Open it.
How did you know...?
I got the right one.
I was worried I might have gotten the wrong one.
This is too much. It must've been expensive.
Don't read anything into it. It's your reward.
Haven't you ever gotten a "very good" stamp at school?
Thank you for working hard.
But this is too...
I can't say there aren't any personal feelings involved.
I like you.
I'm happy when I'm looking at you.
I wish we could come to work together, eat together, take you home after work,
and we could go out on weekends.
I wish---
That's how I feel.
Ms. Choi Mina!
No---
- I can't accept this. - What? Why not?
- I'm...older--- - I know.
I have a foul-tempered brother...
- I know that too--- - And...
...I also have a child.
A child? But she's your niece.
She's not my niece... she's my daughter.
I'm---
married!
- Is it true? - Yes...
You don't have to come to work from tomorrow on.
What? You can't do that.
The livelihood of three people rests on my shoulders.
Gas bill, water bill, insurance...
I haven't even paid my taxes yet...
And I have to pay for my daughter's kindergarten...
My husband still doesn't have a job--- Please, I beg you.
Ma'am, let me go!
Get her off of him. Lady, let him go.
- How could you--- - Let him go, lady!
Let go
You were a married woman with a kid?
Oh my god! You married mother?
This is impossible! You liar!
No wonder. You behaved like a married woman.
How is this possible? It's fraud.
What are you doing? Get her out of here! No, call the police!
Get her out of here!
Chief! Please!
I can't leave like this!
Ms. Choi Mina.
Yes?
Don't be too scared. I'm not saying we should do anything about it
Let's just stay good friends as we are now.
That's not it...
I...
I'm...I'm...ma---
Excuse me.
Yes, sir.
Yes.
I'll be right down.
It's urgent business. Let's talk later.
I'm married...
- What are you going to wear? - I have to wear a suit.
Let's dress up today.
I'll pick out a tie for you.
All right. Let's do a makeover today.
Let's do!
- Perfect. - Perfect.
- Pasha! - Pasha!
Hey! Wait.
Wait! I always park here.
You can't park here when I was only away for a while.
Ma'am, does it have your name on it?
I'm busy now! You seems like Chihuahua
Let go!
Mister, you can park someplace else.
I'm busy. I have to go.
- Mister. - Hey
What?
I'm busy.
This is my spot. Move your car.
- Stop. - Who are you?
Looks like you're not even a resident.
You can't do this to the chairwoman of the housewives' committee.
Oden...
Mister, I don't know who you are,
but don't butt in, and just go on your way.
I'm butting in because I have a reason to.
That's right.
We're pretty close. But don't get too nosy.
Anyway, this is resident parking only.
Move your car before you get a ticket.
Why park here when there are plenty of other empty spots?
You guy seems like enjoy your life
Lousy luck...I'll move it.
How can he be so unreasonable in this day and age?
Thanks, Oden.
Are you all right?
You shouldn't aggravate just anyone like that.
It's a scary world out there.
A woman living alone has to be strong to defend herself...
- Are you really all right? - Yes.
Hey, what are you doing?
Well, bring the rent on time.
- I smell something fishy--- - Surprise
- Did you get through? - What are you saying?
I just felt sorry for her.
Is today the day?
Yes. How do I look?
You look unemployed.
Do a good job. Don't make any mistakes. Don't provoke your wife.
See you.
Why did he have to say that?
What do I do now?
Why do I have to be tested like this?
What are you doing here?
I thought we decided to play fair.
I'm working very hard.
That's enough. I have enough on my mind already.
Maybe she has a really good plan.
What do I do?
Hello?
- Mina? - Yes, what?
I have bad news. Song-yi is running a high fever.
What? Why?
I think it's something she ate. We're at the hospital now.
Come quick. Mom, come right now.
Hurry. You have to hurry!
- Sir, my child is sick. - What?
I mean, my niece is sick.
Please let me go on time today.
We were about to leave too.
She must have a great concept.
- Happy birthday! - Happy birthday!
What is this? Song-yi isn't sick?
We scared you, didn't we? We pulled a prank on you.
Song-yi, we got Mommy good.
But how could you lie about her being sick?
I got so scared.
That's what we were after. Come here.
There's one more.
Look!
Wow!
- Happy birthday, Mom. - I love you.
What a beautiful day it is! Okay let's have a drink
Let's go. Hurry.
Yes, I'm surprised. It's fantastic. Let's go.
- What's wrong? - Hurry.
- What's up? - Just go!
You thought I forgot your birthday this morning, didn't you?
I wouldn't forget your birthday.
Thanks.
You'll have lots more things to be thankful for.
I made a reservation at a fancy restaurant.
We could've eaten at home. We can't afford a fancy restaurant.
We can't even eat out now?
Just do as I say today.
What's wrong with the car?
What's wrong?
What is the matter?
Where are we going? Let's just go eat at home.
But I already made reservations.
Just wait. A tow truck will be here soon.
He said he'd be here in five minutes.
Daddy, I'm hungry.
Wait just a little longer.
Why did you choose this expensive place? Do you know how expensive this place is?
It's only once a year.
- Right, Song-yi? - Yes
We have no money to spend on expensive dinners now.
Where did you get the money?
Don't worry about it.
Happy birthday, Choi Mina.
- What is this? - What else? It's your birthday gift.
Open it.
Where did you get the money to buy this? It must've been expensive.
I won the money in a poker game.
What? You promised me you'd stop playing.
That's enough.
Do you have to nag me about money on a day like this?
Let's enjoy the moment.
I can't when I don't know what's going on.
We can't afford fancy dinners and necklaces in our situation.
Why not? If a husband is unemployed...
he can't take his wife out
or buy her a necklace on her birthday?
I can still do that much.
- That's not what I'm saying. - Never mind.
Don't insult my efforts with so many questions.
But I can't enjoy the moment without knowing what's going on.
I get so nervous whenever you get into something.
We're walking on very thin ice these days.
I know that.
Just enjoy it. I wanted to reward your hard work.
What if I get fired?
I can't waste a penny.
Why would you get fired? Is there more talk of restructuring?
It's just a figure of speech.
I worked at construction sites and cleaned windows
to buy you the necklace you wanted. Happy now?
I worked hard to save the money,
but couldn't afford the one you wanted, so I bought this.
Can't you just accept it with a smile,
Do you have to get upset like that?
Why would you do that kind of work? Who asked you to buy me this?
Is that anything to say to me now?
Never mind. I'll never do anything for your birthday again.
I was going to spend it on you. Do whatever you want.
She doesn't care about the things I do for her.
Why didn't you tell me Daddy was working?
We promised to keep it a secret to surprise you.
His shoulders hurt every day.
So I put medicated patches on him and gave him massages too.
So don't get mad at Daddy.
I'm a bad man... a bad housewife...
What?
What are you doing out in the cold?
How can I go to sleep when you didn't come home?
I'm sorry about earlier.
I don't want you to do hard labor...And l don't want you to spend money on me---
I know.
Of course I know how you feel...
It's all because I'm incompetent.
No, you're not.This society is to blame.
- Here. - What?
How could you leave like that? You have to put it on me.
Here.
Is it pretty?
On you, it looks like it's worth about $3000.
Thank you.
- You remember? - What?
The day you gave me my first gift.
We were really poor then.
- It must hurt. - You can't even call it injuries.
- Did you see my opponent? - Yes
I could've knocked him out
in the first round, but I took pity on him.
Wow, he'd have been taken to the hospital if you hadn't taken pity on him.
Of course.
What do you have there?
- What? - What is this?
- What's up? - What?
- That tickles. - What is it?
I'll give it to you.
Ta-dah!
How pretty.
You thought my finger was this fat?
Is it too big? I thought I got the right size.
Let me have it. I'll have it resized for you.
You'll crush it.
- Uh! - Uh!
- No! - No!
It went into someone else's plate, and we had to fish it out.
How's work?
What?
It's going pretty well---
But I have a problem.
What problem?
I lied to my boss, and now I don't know what to do.
Why did you lie?
Well...it just happened that way.
Then again, who can tell the truth all the time?
Just tell him the truth and apologize.
- I should do that, shouldn't l? - Sure
You can't maintain a lie for long. You'll get caught sooner or later.
Tell him before he hears it from someone else.
You're right.
I should.
I should tell him now, right?
No...
Maybe I should do it after lunch.
No, I should just get it over with.
- Hello. - Hello.
I'm here to see Chief Ji.
He went to the factory.
What?
- When is he coming back? - He'll be back this evening.
If you tell me what it's about--- Would you like to get that to him?
No...I'll come back later.
It's to die for.
Did you have a nice birthday party last night?
Yes, my wife was so happy.
I'm sure she was.
- You like fish? - I do.
I can't eat meat, so I always had fish...
Uh?
We're taking turns getting hurt.
It looks deep.
It's all right.
You can't get it wet.
Here, you can use this.
Let me...
You have guests today? You're buying a lot.
They look fresh today.
They always have fresh produce. That's why we shop here.
My husband said he'd be home early today.
I see.
But can you cook with that finger? It might get infected if you get it wet.
It's all right.
We haven't had dinner together in a long time. I want to cook for him.
I'll have two pounds of that.
Aren't you going to buy fish? They looked fresh.
I thought you didn't like meat.
He doesn't like fish.
But you like fish.
It's all right with me. I can have fish for lunch.
Is the chief back yet?
All right.
Welcome!
What are you doing here at this hour?
My wife is working late again. How's business?
- What about Song-yi? - I put her to bed.
I guess you're getting the hang of it now.
Coming out at this hour.
You get used to everything.
I can do the laundry and do the dishes while watching TV.
I'm a multi-tasker.
So are you happy to be doing that?
I'm practically living
Iike a widower these days.
At least you have a child.
I don't even get to see my child.
But you have Beatrice.
Quiet.
- I'll have another one. - Yes, sir.
I don't think I've seen you before. You live in the apartment?
Yes, I just moved here.
Then you wouldn't have any friends here.
Come more often.
I'll be your drinking buddy.
Yes.
- Enjoy. - Thanks
- You have a good appearance - You dropped your wallet.
- How old are you? - I'm not that old.
Then I'll be your older brother. Want to see my lD?
How do you like the food?
- It's good. - You like it?
When is he coming back? I have to tell him before I lose my nerve.
<Ji Seon-woo
- Yes, Chief. - I heard you were looking for me.
Yes, I have something to tell you.
Come. I'm in my office now.
Yes.
Come in.
Did you have a nice birthday party?
Yes, sort of...
Why were you waiting for me?
To give me an answer?
Well...
You're wearing a different necklace.
Pardon?
Yes.
That's not fair.
I was going to compliment you on how my gift looks on you.
Make sure you wear it tomorrow. I want to see how it looks on you.
Chief.
I...
I can't accept this necklace.
Why not?
That's...
I don't have the right to accept this.
Did I pressure you?
Don't be pressured.
I wanted to give it to you regardless of my feelings for you.
If you're rejecting me now
- you can keep the--- - I'm married.
I'm really sorry.
I didn't think I'd get the job if I told them I was married,
so I lied and said I was single.
I had no other choice, but I admit I was wrong.
I'm sorry.
I'm grateful for all your consideration.
I'll gladly accept any disciplinary action from the company.
- Are you done? - Pardon?
- Yes. - All right.
Action will be taken tomorrow regarding your lie.
Let's finish this conversation for today.
- What are you doing? - I'm cleaning the bathroom.
What's wrong with the water?
That's strange. The water pressure is low?
Hello, everyone.
This is Koo Soo-han with Tips for Everyday Life.
Tired of low water pressure?
when you using the bathroom
- Don't worry! - Don't worry!
Low water pressure is usually caused by lime buildup.
- Assistant! - Yes.
Make a vinegar solution by adding a cup of vinegar to a liter of hot water.
Soak the showerhead in the solution, and then scrub it
with a toothbrush.
Vinegar dissolves the lime buildup in the showerhead.
Shall we see if it worked?
It worked. Shall we see that again?
I won't do it again.
<Unclog the blocked communication lines between you and your spouse>.