Who is it?
Song-yi's mom
Mom...
Where did he go at this hour?
- Hello. - Hi...
Is Song-yi here?
My husband left his phone at home and went somewhere.
I thought maybe he left Song-yi with you.
I'm sure he's nearby.
You said he left his phone at home?
Yes. I'll go ask the security guard.
- Bye. - Bye.
She went to the guard's office. You should go now.
Thank you.
- But why did we do that? - Uh?
I'll tell you at home. Wear your shoes.
Forget shoes. I'll carry you.
- But why did we do that? - Because...
I got my shirt wet.
I was scared Mommy would scold me.
Does she scold you if you get your shirt dirty?
But you're going to do the laundry anyway.
True, but...
But there could be misunderstandings.
I'm doing this because I don't want Mommy to get mad.
Then let's go to the amusement park the day after tomorrow.
Shall we?
But you can never tell Mom about what happened.
- Promise. - We have to go.
- You're home. - You were home?
Yes, we were sleeping.
You couldn't even hear the doorbell?
I went looking for you next door, the security office,
and I finally had to pick up the emergency key.
Really?
You didn't even hear your phone?
- What happened to your hair? - I was sleeping on my stomach.
Go wash up. Let's eat.
Are you all right?
I'm ok
I'm glad to hear that.
Weren't you cold? I hope your cold doesn't get worse.
- Why are you so startled? - No, I'm not.
Were you looking at some porn sites?
Those things are expensive. I wouldn't do that.
They why did you turn off the computer like that?
Off? was just going to turn it on.
Since I already used a whip on you,
think of this as a carrot to entice you to do good work.
Why are you so startled?
Did you have to open the door so abruptly?
Abrupt?
Then should I have knocked?
- Why do you have a towel around your neck? - Uh?
I have a sore throat.
I'm sorry, but could you get me a cup of hot water?
- Hot water? - Yes.
All right.
You want citrus tea instead?
They say citrus tea is good for a sore throat.
Yes, citrus tea.- OK...
Is quince tea okay?
- Just bring me any tea. - All right.
You have a beautiful neckline.
Really?
But...
it needs something.
- Close your eyes. - What?
You're beautiful.
You're the loveliest woman I've met.
Thank you.
- Would you like to dance? - What? But the music is...
Help me...
Yoo- jin...
Can I borrow some bean paste?
What did you want to borrow?
Bean paste.
Have a seat.I'll get you some bean paste.
- Is bean paste all you want? - Pardon?
Then...
- There's something I want, too. - What?
What do you think?
It's very nutty... Yoo- jin.
Some more...
Now..Here...I
Oh no, I'm late.
How can you sleep so late?
You should've woken me up.
But you're going to work, not me.
What time is it now?
- I'm sorry, Chief. - You're late.Five minutes.
Yes.
You're beautiful.
You're the loveliest woman I've ever met.
- What are you doing? Run. - Pardon? Yes.
- Don't crush it too hard. - Yes.
- That's too much. - I forgot.
What do you think?
What's wrong? I only asked you what you thought...
Nothing.
Ji-hoon will love this.
He loves tuna. He has a good appetite.
Song-yi does too.
It'd be a perfect day to go on a picnic with these rice balls.
- Daddy! - Hi, Song-yi. Did you wait long?
We just finished. Ji-hoon's dad is here.
You're here already? You said you'd be late.
I got done earlier than expected.
I guess they go to the same kindergarten.
Yes, this is my daughter.
Hello.
They finish at the same time...
so we run into each other often.
I see. I guess you're staying home these days.
Yes, I'm planning a business at home.
What brings you here today?
He's supposed to go to Pyongchang- dong today.
Already?
Pay more attention to him. Don't be so forgetful.
Go and have fun. Don't come home too late.
And speak up if you want to use the bathroom.
I know, Mom.
And take these with you.
They're your favorite, tuna rice balls.
Why give him those? We're running late.
- I'll see you later. - Yes.
- Who's that? Is that Yu- jin's husband? - I think so.
- He's as cold as ice. - Exactly!
- He looks so cold. - So weird!
That must be why Yoo- jin looks so sad.
Why aren't you asking me... ...where Ji-hoon went?
Just because.
I don't think you'd want to tell me.
He went to visit his birthmother.
I guessed as much.
Your husband told me when we met.
He told you that?
The subject somehow came up while we were drinking.
I'm sure he didn't mean anything.
I thought I had to try twice as hard as others.
Because I'm the second wife--- the second mother...
But it's harder than I had expected.
Why...
Why did you choose such a hard marriage?
My father was remarried too.
My stepmother was Korean,
and she loved me as if I were her own.
I wanted to return the love to Ji-hoon that I received.
And...
I loved him.
At the time anyway...
You've never seen Ji-hoon's father before, have you?
No.
- He was good-looking. - Yes.
But he doesn't seem very loving.
- Like ice... - So cold
But he drives a nice car. He must be making good money.
By the way,I've seen. Yoo- jin and Soo-han together a lot lately.
Yes, I saw them
several times at the market.
- Yes, they're always together. - Yes, they are..
Because they're both homemakers who live next to each other.
They're not a man and woman. They're both homemakers.
- You scared me. - Then again, they're both homemakers.
Oden, when are you going to give me the rent?
What?
I settled everything last month.
You gave me last month's rent.
Come here. We need to talk.
- But... - You gave me last month's rent.
Those two have something going on too.
He was calling her "Bea" something the last time.
Really? You think they're an item?
- Could be... - But they look good together.
You want to go to the amusement park with Jae-min tomorrow?
He's bugging me to go, but I hate to go alone with him...
But if we go together, people will think we're a couple.
You really want to go with me?
No, it's not that I want to... It's for Jae-min's sake...
Who...
There must be something going on.
You know something's starting to go on between us, right?
Why are you whispering into my ear? You startled me.
What the...
The cheese is all melted. Maybe I should've sprinkled it on the bottom.
Is it your goal to make greasy pizza?
Just place your order and leave.
Why is it your business what I make?
Just follow the instructions here.
No pepperoni, and lots of green peppers.
And cheese is in every pizza.
You can't use cheese to distinguish one pizza from another.
- Chief. - You're both working hard.
Chief, I changed the ratio of vegetables this time.
After all, the topping is what counts.
Ms. Choi Mina, what do you think?
I think we should change the cheese.
According to our research,
people responded to cheese the most.
They're both good ideas.
It's the consumers who'll make the final decision.
- Make them both. - I agree.
Ms. Choi Mina, make my pizza, please.
You should each make your own pizza.
You'll learn more if you make your own.
Shall I then...?
Use the tips of your fingers, like this.
I know.
Oh my god!
Will you look at mine?
You have to put the green peppers on top of the ham.
And the olives go last.
Really? I wanted to do that.
It's a bit soggy and bland, but it's not greasy.
It isn't, is it?
This one's a bit greasy.
I agree with you. There's too much cheese.
It is greasy.
But Mina's pizza gets tastier the more you chew.
It does, doesn't it? You're an expert.
Just keep trying.
And have you decided
who'll go the franchise forum tomorrow?
- I'll go. - All right.
And I also need an assistant who can make pizza.
Ms. Choi Mina, why don't you come with us?
Will we be coming back the same day?
- lt'll be a two- day trip. - Then...
I guess you can't. Not when you have a child.
And you have to help your husband get to work.
It's an unreasonable request to make of a married woman.
- Is it? - No, I'll go. I can go.
This is my marketing plan.
Leave it there. I'll take a look at it.
Chief. There's no reason for Ms. Choi Mina to attend the forum.
If you need an assistant, you can recruit someone from...
Ms. Nam Eun-mi.
Aren't you going to get married?
Pardon?
And if you get married, you plan to be a full- time homemaker?
What are you getting at?
You should be more understanding.
Put yourself in her shoes.
And this is corporate business.
It's only right we take someone from headquarters.
I understand.
But I'm disappointed that you're so understanding
when it comes to Choi Mina.
Take some interest in me sometimes.
I'm not doing it for no reason.
I just want to do a good job.
I'm sorry if you misinterpreted my enthusiasm for my work.
Hey! Get out of the way.
Why do you have to watch TV
at our house every day?
You know I get bad reception at the restaurant.
Daddy, we're going to the amusement park tomorrow, right?
Yes. Let's go. Let's all go with Mommy.
You want to go to the amusement park with Jae-min?
You shouldn't go to those places.
It'll be so crowded on a weekend. It'll be hard on the kid too.
And you have to wait hours to go on one ride.
You shouldn't go.
It's my prerogative.
Why don't you go home?
Please go home.
Who is it?
- Here, drink. - Why are you wearing an apron?
This? It's just for fun...
Is Uncle well? Your wife?
- She must be big now. - She's only in her sixth month.
You're coming to my grand opening tomorrow, right?
You already knew it
Well... I've been busy with work lately.
Uncle told me already.
What?
He asked me to find you a job.
He did...?
So you've heard.
Hospitals aren't an exception to the bad economy.
But just come with Mina tomorrow.
I have some friends who have their own businesses.
And doing sales for
pharmaceutical companies isn't bad either.
It's not that I can't find jobs...
I'm preparing to try something else...
not sales.
You should prepare while you work.
You can't carry out your plan
if you don't have funds.
It's only two days.
I'll make him some seafood stew... Give him a massage...
- Mommy. - What did you buy so much?
- I'm going to make seafood stew. - Hey,Soo-chul
- When did you come? - A while ago?
Is your wife well? She must be getting big.
Yes.
I heard you're opening your own practice soon.
We were just talking about that. It's tomorrow. You should come.
I'm sorry, but I have to go on a business trip tomorrow.
- Really? - I'm sorry.
I'll visit another day.
It's just that I have to go.
I'm sorry to hear that. Soo-han, you have to come.
- I should be leaving. - Stay for dinner.
It's delicious.
It needs a little more chili pepper.
You're a great homemaker now.
Everything is so well organized. Look at this stovetop. Spotless.
- I always kept everything clean. - I know.
Delicious seafood stew is ready.
- Have a taste. - Get it out of my face.
- What's the matter? - What's the matter?
Do you need to ask? Who said you could go on a business trip?
I'm sorry. Please let me go just this once.
You can't do this to me.
when I let you go to work
Since you let me go to work,
Iet me go on a business trip too.
How can you decide this
without discussing it with me?
And just announce to my cousin that you're going?
I have to accept your decision
since I'm not working?
Stop it.
I just told him because the subject came up.
didn't mean anything by it. It's only two days.
You think it's easy for a mother to go away for even a day?
Never mind. Just tell them you can't go.
And we're going to Soo-chul's grand opening tomorrow.
I can't do that. It's already been decided at work.
Then quit that job!
There you go again.
I wouldn't be so mad if you discussed it with me.
You know what?
Song-yi wants to go to the amusement park,
and Soo-chul invited us to his grand opening.
And you're going away on a business trip.
But I can't tell them I can't go now.
It's my job. I cannot help...
So quit.
Am I working for my sake only?
Why can't you be more understanding?
You think it's easy to say I can't go?
I don't want to hear them say it's because I'm married.
So you can quit the darn job!
- Mister. - Hi, Ji-hoon.
Get in. I'll give you a ride.
It's all right. I'm almost home.
- All right then. - You're coming...
That heartless jerk.
I thought it was too late to call.
Can you go on the business trip tomorrow?
I'll have some lottery tickets.
I can go. I'll see you at the office tomorrow.
- I won! Five dollars. - Really? Congratulations.
Let buy more lottery tickets with this.
Not one winning ticket.
Wake up.
I'm sorry I can't go to the grand opening. Buy a plant for him.
I'll call you later.
Why, this woman...
- Ms. Choi Mina. You don't look well. - Is anything wrong?
No. I just didn't get much sleep last night.
You must be worried about your child.
Who's watching your baby anyway?
My mother is watching her.
It must be hard for an old lady.
We're not going to the amusement park?
We have to go to Uncle's hospital today. Let's go another day.
Liar.You promised me we'd go to the amusement park today.
But Mom's not even home today.
And you think I want to go there?
You shouldn't go if you don't want to.
But I have to go. So immature.
No, I don't want to go to the hospital.
I want to go to the amusement park.
I'm already mad at your mother.
Not you too.
Ji-hoon, kick the ball to Mommy.
- No. - Why not?
Kick it to me.
No! Let me go to Mommy.
I want to go to Mommy. I want to go see Mommy.
But you went to see her yesterday.
If you don't want to play soccer, shall we make something to eat?
- What do you want to eat? - No, I want to go see Mommy.
I want to be good to Ji-hoon,
but why do you make me so sad?
Do you hate me that much?
Ji-hoon, why do you make me so sad?
Hello?
It's me, Soo-chul. I called just in case.
What?
We have lots of flowers and plants. Don't bring anything.
You probably don't have any money. I don't have anyplace to put it,
even if you bring something. Don't bring anything, okay?
Soo-han, are you listening?
Soo-chul.
Yes?
Something came up and I can't go to your grand opening.
What do you mean?
I'm sorry. Bye.
Song-yi. You want to go to the amusement park?
Yes.
Hi.
Don't you want to go to the amusement park today?
Amusement park?
Ji-hoon, don't you want to go to the amusement park?
He wants to go.Let's go. To the amusement park.
What do you think?
Isn't it fun here?
Yes.
You went to see your mom yesterday, right?
How did you know?
I just know everything.
You miss her because you don't live with her, right?
Yes.
See, I know everything. But, Ji-hoon,
What if you...
had to live with your mom, and not your stepmom?
Would you miss your stepmom or not?
- I think I'd miss her. - Right?
How would you feel if your stepmom left
because you made her sad like you did earlier?
You'd be sad, wouldn't you?
- Did she say she's leaving? - No...
But if you keep making her sad, she might.
So don't make her sad, okay?
Yes.
I'm sorry. Did you wait long?
Not at all
WlFE!
Hey!
What a brat
He must be really mad.
Can't connect the line and go through the message box...
Ms. Choi Mina! You didn't even pass out the reports yet?
What are you doing now?
I'm doing it now.
It'll start in a few minutes. Hurry up.
- Ms. Nam Eun-mi. - Yes?
You should help her too.
Yes...
Thank you for taking the time out of
your busy schedule to attend the forum.
We'd like to discuss
the expansion of our call center and our upcoming new pizza
with you today.
You can't do this
when I let you go to work.
First...
we'll take a look at the new call center.
Ms. Choi Mina.
Ms. Choi Mina!
Yes.
Would you close the blinds, please?
Yes.
Can't connect the line and go through the message box...
After connect the line You may charge it....
You have something on your mind today?
No. I'm sorry about earlier.
Did you have a fight with your husband because of this trip?
I came without telling him. That's been bothering me.
So you're not going to work?
You came without telling him, and if you can't even
concentrate on work, you'll be sorry to everybody.
The franchise owners are
our first contact with consumers.
If you listen to them,
you'll get a lot of ideas for new products.
Is that why you brought me here?
I can't say no.
So cheer up.
Yes.
It's so nice.
You need to get some sun in spring.
Plants aren't the only things that need sun.
I know. It feels so good.
- Jae-min, don't you feel good? - I do.
Oden, you didn't tell Soo-han
you were coming here, did you?
Why would I do that?
I was just worried...
It's not like we have any feelings for each other.
People might take it the wrong way if they found out.
Exactly.
There are so many people
who look at you funny
if two divorced people hang out together.
I know.
But don't you think there's something going on between them
What do you mean?
They're always hanging out together,
and when you see Song-yi and Ji-hoon together, they look like siblings.
They don't have an innocent relationship like us
Really?
- This cotton candy is good. - It's really good.
You haven't been to an amusement park in a while?
I came here the first year I came to Korea and today.
I haven't been here in a long time.
I hated to come here when I was working.
But it's pretty nice today.
Your wife must be working on weekends.
She went on a business trip... without telling me.
I see.
I felt so pathetic...
I felt this is happening because I'm incompetent.
But your family seems very happy.
That's not really the case.
Every couple has their share of problems.
I...Beep.
What? What's crooked now?
- That's not it... - I told you,
nobody cares if it's a little crooked.
There's no one here.
Look!
Be patient.
The world still goes on,
even if you don't straighten out my tie.
It was this...
I see.
You should've told me...
Wait a minute.
Kids...
Song-yi. Ji-hoon!
Song-yi!
- That will be three dollars. - Thank you.
Enjoy.
Where did you get the money?
My birth mom gave it to me.
Birth mom? What's that?
I have two moms.
You're so lucky. That you get more allowance too.
But your dad is your mom.
My daddy has no money.
- What do you want to go on next? - I want to on the merry-go-round.
Okay!
That's Song-yi!
What?
Song-yi!
Uncle Suk-joon!
You came here alone?
No, I came with my dad.
Ji-hoon, you came with your mom too?
Yes.
I told him not to come.
He's always following me around.
There they are.
Are you sure you came with your dad?
Yes.
- I'm so relieved. - Yeah
What are "Little Prince"
and "Beatrice" doing here?
You daft, Following me everyway.
Song-yi! Ji-hoon!
Don't get any funny ideas.
I came here with Song-yi,
and ran into Ji-hoon here.
- Right? - Yes.
Same here.
I came here with Jae-min, and ran into Oden here.
That's right.
Then who did you come with?
Me? I'm here to meet the woman I met online.
But I couldn't find her anywhere.
That's when I met them.
It wouldn't do any good to hang out together.
Let's part ways here.
That's what I'd like to say.
I don't want to fight with you even here.
Let's go our separate ways.
- What are you going to do? - I have to find that woman.
Where is she?
Have fun, Yoo-jin.
Let's go on that ride now.
We'll create more demand by utilizing
a corporate relationship with other companies.
I believe it is your responsibility to maintain
an amicable relationship with current consumers.
But there's a limit to what we can do.
We need support from headquarters.
The corporate office will take care of
overall marketing and consumer satisfaction.
But consumers see and feel
your service and promotions.
We're dead without friendly service.
But the problem is that corporate support is
focused only on metropolitan areas.
That's not true.
We do give extra support to restaurants in cities.
I happen to know otherwise.
I have a restaurant in Busan.
Do you know how many franchises there are in Busan?
You don't, do you?
I bet you know how many there are in Seoul.
I believe there are 32 stores in Busan.
That's... right.
The corporate office is interested in all of our franchises.
And we support each and every franchise equally,
no matter where they're located.
You must be tired. Drink this.
Thank you for earlier.
Don't mention it.
I was so worried you'd say 23 instead of 32.
But...
I'll be swayed again if you're so kind to me.
I'm just kidding. It wasn't funny?
You didn't talk to your husband yet?
No.
He must be really mad.
How did you two meet?
I met him on a blind date in college.
What did you like so much about him?
He seemed... dependable.
I got the feeling I could always depend on him.
Do you still feel that way?
I'm not sure.
I think marriage is finding that what you saw as
his good points later turn out to be his faults.
It must be hard...
to see his good points turning into faults.
It is difficult.
But at the same,
you grow attached to each other.
I forgot. I have something for you.
Lottery tickets.
I bought some last night.
You're a lucky person.
I doubt that. I'm not that lucky.
That $5 win was my first time.
Maybe I'm the lucky one.
I guess.
Then scratch it when I'm with you.
Shall l?
Then let's each scratch two, and relieve our stress.
Nothing.
Struck out again.
I guess I ran out of luck.
You should scratch yours too.
Let's keep one each,
and scratch them when we want to test our luck later.
Let's go home now. Fish must be full by now.
Let's go!
Daddy, my tummy hurts.
Mom, my tummy hurts.
Song-yi, how does it hurt?
Let me see.
Song-yi, what happened to your face?
Song-yi!
It's just a minor case of upset stomach. Don't worry about it.
- Upset stomach? - Yes
I'm so relieved to hear that.Thank you.
They just have upset stomachs. Don't worry too much.
I think it's my fault.
Why is that your fault?
- I think I'm being punished. - Punished?
I had bad thoughts earlier...
What if I hadn't married him...?
What if I had married someone else... ...and had my own children?
I shouldn't have had those thoughts...
I think I'm being punished for those thoughts...
Those aren't bad thoughts.
All married people
have those thoughts sooner or later.
Then all married people should be punished.
I just don't understand.
Why would he like a married woman with a kid?
Does he have a mother complex?
Does your husband know what you're doing?
What are you saying?
Do you need to ask?
Anybody would say you two are dating.
Should a married woman be doing this?
Ms. Nam Eun-mi, you shouldn't be so careless with your words.
I can't help but speak carelessly,
- since you behave so carelessly. - What?
Just be careful.It's only a matter of time before the rumors start to spread.
Hello?
What?
Why weren't you answering your phone? Nothing's wrong, is it?
What does it matter to you?
How could you say that?
How could I not?
Is something wrong? Where are you now?
Forget it. Don't come.
Don't make me worry.
If you're so worried,
why did you go away without a word?
Forget everything. Hang up.
Honey.Honey!
Is anything wrong?
Well...
I don't think I can stay... I should go home now.
But you can't go home now.
I'll take a taxi. I'm sorry.
- Then I'll give you a ride. - Pardon?
I guess it was a family outing.
A son and a daughter... perfect.
You make a lovely family.
- Mister. - Yes?
Could you please just concentrate on driving?
- Daddy, I'm getting carsick - What?
Koop Song-yi, you do all kinds today.
I'm so tired
You have a full schedule tomorrow. Will you be all right?
I'll go back right after I drop you off.
I asked you to go. I have to take the responsibility.
I seem foolishly stubborn, don't l?
No.
You look like a good mother, and a wife who loves her family.
I... I feel a little burdened
by your kindness.
What's so burdensome?
I'm married and I have a child...
Ms. Choi Mina,
I think of you as my subordinate.
What about you?
Do you think of me as more than your boss?
No.
Then why do you feel burdened?
I'd feel more burdened if I had to be
distant from a coworker I was close to,
just because I found out she's married.
- You're not tired? - No.
I'm afraid you just had a tiring day because of me.
No, I had fun today. And that cotton candy was good.
Yes,
it was the best cotton candy I've ever had.
I...Don't get too upset when your wife comes home.
I'm sure it's not easy for her either.
I know that too.
I'm sure she has it rough too...
if not rougher than I do.
I know all that, but I'm still angry.
I guess that's what being married is.
You don't have to come all the way in here.
I'm already here. I'll drop you off in front of your building.
It's all right. You have to go back.
Just drop me off here.
Why are you worried someone might see you?
No...
Is it strange for a boss
to take his subordinate home
after working late?
- No, but... - Then it's all right.
Why should you worry when you have nothing to hide?
Hello,
this is Koo Soo-han with Useful Tips for Everyday Life.
This is the barbecued beef I learned how to make
in my cooking class today. It's good, isn't it?
But I can't chew it. It is tough.Don't worry!
- Assistant! - Yes!
Grate a kiwi like this,
and use it to marinate your tough meat.
Kiwi contains many more enzymes that break down protein...
Kiwi is also a great remedy
if you suffer from indigestion after eating meat.
I see. Enjoy it!
Honey, have you seen the kiwis
I bought to do a facial...?
I bought them for my facial mask.
Let's eat them up.
Tough marital problems? Add a little love.
It'll soften it up