[Episode 1]
Everybody has the highlight of their lives.
The most glamorous and happiest moment.
For me, today is the very day.
Now I grasp all that I have dreamed of.
How I have waited for this day.
But happiness didn't last long...
because of the two women with me now.
Hold on.
I think I'm standing out too much. Tone down a color.
The heroine of the day is Lena, not me.
Mine too. She's the queen of tonight.
Queen? For women, youth is half the battle.
Women in their 20's are like a rugby ball men dash to get.
Women in their 40's are like a golf ball men want to hit far away.
What about the 50's?
A dodge ball men are afraid to even brush past.
So you're saying I'm a dodge ball.
Oh no. There's always an exception.
You're forever a rugby ball to Mr. Park.
"Heera! Heera, where are you? Heera, my darling."
Stop.
Oh! Your dress.
I totally forgot about it.
Julian! Julian!
[Family Killed In Fire In Eumseong, Choongbook]
Julian! Julian!
Did you get my dress?
Where the heck are you? I can't attend the Awards in my skin! You still didn't...
Just arrived from Paris.
You know Nicolas Guesky, the hotsy designer. It's his work.
Look at the lines and details.
Okay. How much is it?
One.
Hundred thousand?
[Yes.]
Alright. I am Lena Jeong,
the best emcee in Korea. I deserve this much.
Oh my god! Gorgeous! Good!
Watch me.
Today is going to be the best day of my life.
What the... That scared me.
Get the phone. Must be one of the reporters asking for an interview.
Blame the popularity.
Why?
What's wrong?
Leave me alone.
- Lena? - Beat it!
Okay. I'm going out.
Yes?
Where are you? Where the heck are you?
Relax.
You're coming here in person?
No. How I have come this far.
I can't back off at this point. I won't!
It's me.
Something urgent came up. Don't wait for me. See you at the ceremony.
At last, I can catch up with the fox.
Where are you?
Doshin. Where are you? Come out.
Doshin! Just come out!
Soojeong Yi!
Soojeong.
What did you just say?
Why, did you forget your name since it's been so long?
Indeed, it's been a long time.
It was your name 35 years ago.
Why, you still can't remember?
I thought as much, so I prepared this.
Real name: Soojeong Yi.
Originated from Mangdong 24, Eumseong, Choongbook.
Father: Namchol Yi. Mother: Oglae Kim.
On the night of Dec. 8, 1980, your mother...
Stop!
Why are you doing this to me? What did I do wrong?
What have I done wrong to you that you're doing this to me?
You're a celeb. The walls have ears.
Tell me. What do you want?
Brat. You're as smart now as you were in the past.
Everything about Soojeong Yi is stored in here.
I can either release it to the media or give it to you.
Nothing comes free in life. I went through a lot of trouble to find it.
Well, Soojeong...
Now I'm old and I don't want to suffer.
Let me benefit from you.
How much do you want?
$100k?
Come on, you're not that cheap.
For old times' sake, let me live off the fat of the land.
We were childhood friends.
Trash. I know the likes of you.
You were of no help to me.
Do you know how I've come this far!
But you, you viper, are now trying to bleed me dry?
You bastard! Bastard! Bastard!
Get a grip.
Can't you see what's going on?
Right, you've come this far with a lot of effort.
Fine, forget it if you don't want a deal.
There are plenty of people who'd pay for this.
No. No, please don't. Give it to me. I beg you.
Doshin, I'm sorry.
Please don't.
I'm begging you. I'm begging you, please!
By looking down on me, you lost your last chance.
Hey! Come here! Come here!
- Doshin! - Wench, come here.
- Stop. - You've become really bold.
- You want to die? - Please!
Yeah?
Soojeong... Soojeong, help me! Please!
Soojeong! If I catch you, you're dead meat!
Doshin... Doshin!
Hello?
Please wake up. Hello?
Help...
Please... call... 911...
911...
This is 911, what's your emergency?
Yes! Well...
Hello? Hello? Please state your emergency. Hello?
Please!
Welcome to the 21st Korean Broadcast Culture Awards!
I already feel the heat in this place. Let's enjoy the opening performance first.
Please welcome Rainbow!
Why isn't your mom coming?
She'll come. Call her.
She's not answering the phone.
Don't worry. She's thorough so she'll come.
Ha. She's leaving me alone to catch up with some fox.
Women and golf clubs need a lesson once every three days.
Where on earth is she?
Oh my god. What should we do?
Why doesn't she answer the phone?
Oh, headache.
She can't be in trouble, right?
What trouble?
Oh, right.
Have you any idea?
Her dress was a bit too tight when I did the fitting.
Perhaps she took a diet pill and fainted somewhere.
Julian.
No, she can't receive the award then. Someone must accept it on her behalf.
What if it's me? Oh no, I'm not prepared to do that.
There's no time to waste. Coordinator!
She isn't in trouble, is she?
Everything about Soojeong Yi is stored in here.
I can either release it to the media or give it to you.
Just go.
Don't look back and just go.
Mom...
Yes.
Where are you? The Awards are about to start.
The Awards?
Okay.
Yes. It's destroyed now.
There are no witnesses or evidence.
I must collect myself.
Nothing happened.
[Murderer]
Who sent this? Who the heck...
Where the heck...
have you been?
Sorry. I'll tell you later.
And what did you mean by catching up with a fox?
You'll see. Something interesting will happen soon.
This is Victoria amazonica.
Even among thorns it blooms the most beautifully.
Can I be in full bloom like that flower someday?
You will come into bloom like that flower.
You're wrong.
This is it for me.
I think this is the end.
However hard I try,
Soojeong Yi cannot become the Victoria.
Next is the award for the Best Emcee.
The presenter is last year's winner, Ms. Gyongshil Lee.
Please welcome her with a round of applause.
Why the heck isn't she coming?
Good evening, I'm Gyongshil Lee.
I'm honored to be a part of such a great ceremony.
The 21st Korean Broadcast Culture Awards, Best Emcee Award...
I got hold of her. She'll be here soon.
I'll announce the Best Emcee.
Oh, I'm her fan.
The award goes to Lena Jeong of Healing Recipes. Congratulations!
Lena Jeong is the host of the cooking and healing show.
She is a top emcee loved by many people.
Let's welcome Ms. Lena Jeong.
Ms. Lena Jeong?
It seems she is not present. We'll award the prize to her proxy.
Yes.
Oh, there she comes.
What a dramatic appearance. Congratulations.
Ms. Lena Jeong, acceptance speech please.
Thank you. For the past year, I was loved...
more than I've ever been loved all my life.
I'd like to thank each and every one of you.
In addition, if I have done any wrong,
I'd like to ask your forgiveness.
She's a woman of humility.
I think there's no one who hates Lena Jeong.
No. Please give her a round of applause.
My favorite flower is Victoria amazonica.
It's so big and beautiful it is also called the queen's flower.
It comes into bloom among thorns and bears the most beautiful flower.
The flower blooms by itself...
and sinks back into water in its full bloom.
Just like the Victoria, today...
at this happiest moment of my life, I'd like to resign my post as an emcee.
And I hope that my assistant and co-host,
Ms. Esol Kang, will take over the position.
Esol, please come up to the stage.
That was an unexpected award speech. Ms. Kang, please come up to the stage.
Let's have a round of applause for Ms. Kang.
What the. Is this what you meant by something interesting?
Is she crazy or what?
Flowers never fall off without reason.
She must have her reasons.
She has great potential.
I hope you'll give a lot of love to her in my place.
[1 year ago]
Who is it?
Monthly Economy. We've come to interview Mr. Park.
He made a pretty penny as I heard. Wasn't he an odd-job man?
Watch your mouth. The newly rich are picky because it's their complex.
Oh, hi! Welcome!
Taesoo's been looking forward to see you.
Thank you for taking the trouble to come so far.
Are you Mrs. Park and the eldest son?
It's cold. Please come with us.
Please.
She called me Mrs. Park.
Come on in.
Come in.
- Please feel at home. - Come in.
Nice interior. Was it your decision?
Thank you.
There he comes.
Hi, Ms. Song.
Congrats on winning Businessman of the Month.
Thanks. It feels good to receive such an award.
There was no prize money though.
Your wife and your son should join the interview.
Who's my wife and who's my son?
Aren't they your....
She's too old to be my wife. They're my mother-in-law and brother-in-law.
I'm sorry?
I'm only older than you by three years.
Mom.
Hi.
You got the wrong person.
This is my wife.
An Ewha graduate. She was May Queen.
Don't we look good together?
Yes.
Go ahead.
I love the aroma.
It's Luwak.
You know, the expensive raccoon's feces.
Honey.
Sorry. Badger's feces.
I don't know why it's famous.
But since she loves it, I spend money on it.
How happy you must be.
Why yes.
He always puts his family first before his business.
He's a respected father, attentive husband, and caring son-in-law.
Being so nice even to his in-laws, he's the best husband.
The best husband?
Let's talk about your family then.
Isn't your eldest son the director of TNC Foods?
Yes. He's doing a good job.
You boast about him.
Our eldest son, Minjoon, as you know, is not my own son.
So I can tell you about him objectively.
He's so upright, warm-hearted, and romantic.
His only flaw is that he's too perfect.
What is it?
Mr. Chairman is looking for you urgently for an interview picture.
Okay.
So tiring. Doesn't he know people point the finger at him?
Are you leaving already? Stay a little more, please?
I have something to tell you.
How long should I wait? I haven't been offered any roles these days.
I want to quit everything and marry. Tell your father about us.
Wait.
I have something to give you.
Surprise! I'm four weeks pregnant. Four weeks.
Are you crazy? I said I'm pregnant. I have your baby!
Take responsibility. Marry me!
I told you from the first that if you demand marriage, we'll be history.
- But... - I'm sterile.
I hate marriage and children the most. So I had a vasectomy.
You got the wrong man. I'm not your baby's father.
Don't put Seowoo through to me. Keep her away from my office.
I'd better put this on to keep the flies away.
He must be the perfect guy we see in the TV dramas.
Yes. As the successor of TNC, he has to be upright in every aspect.
You must be proud of him. What about your second son?
Oh, Jaejoon?
Let me boast about him.
Though I'm ignorant,
thanks to his mother's genes,
he graduated from a top medical college.
He's in training at a cosmetic surgery hospital.
He's tall, handsome, and smart. I'm sure he'll become the best doctor.
I really can't understand women.
They spend money on food and then on liposuction.
We make money thanks to that. Just shut up and do the job.
Yes, ma'am. Your wish is my command.
Let's see.
Okay.
Okay... Done!
Jaejoon, press out pus.
Sorry?
How long will you just stand by? Do it.
Press hard.
Hey, open your eyes and do it right.
- Harder, harder. - Harder.
Press harder. Yes, good. Harder.
Oh my god.
Again? Can he make a good husband for Yura?
Honey, finish the job.
When will he get over it?
Man, he's heavy.
That mama's boy.
How did you graduate from medical college? Grow up.
Hi, Heera.
Oh, Jaejoon? One second, please.
Your father wants you to come home this instant to take a picture.
My father?
Can you drive?
I'm super dizzy. Can you ask my mom to pick me up?
The master would like to be picked up.
My father?
He always says, "To be a father is easy but to be a good father is not."
My father is the best father of all fathers.
Say something, Doctor Son.
My dream is to become like Schweitzer.
My father inspired the same love in me since I was little. I admire you.
You just heard who I am.
My two sons will lead TNC to capture the Chinese market next year. You'll see.
Can I take your family picture? Please gather around the chairman.
Sure.
Here we go. Look at the camera. One, two...
Taesoo Park...
Yes. Perhaps this is the last chance for me.
[Kaohsiung, Taiwan]
There's no time.
A lunch delivery for you!
Shrimp for the director.
Cuttlefish for the manager.
Chicken for the general manager.
And stir-fried vegetables for you.
Thank you for your order.
Enjoy your lunch!
I have more deliveries.
Yes, your lunch is on the way.
Hey, Korean please.
Mom?
Time flies today. The sun is already at high noon.
Did you eat lunch?
Not yet. I have more deliveries. How about you?
Don't worry about me. Just don't skip a meal.
Oh, and...
Did you get your paycheck?
Why? Do you need money? We've already paid interest.
No, forget it.
It'd be better to take a candy from a child. I can't ask you for more.
I'll let you work. Bye.
Mom. Mom?
Why the big sigh? What's the matter?
What is it?
You know why Eunsol came here.
Her tuition is due tomorrow,
but I have nothing left in my pocket after paying interest.
That's why she's working here to earn her tuition, but it's not enough.
What to do...
How come we are so unfortunate?
It's all your fault. You shouldn't have invited my husband to Kaohsiung.
Why did you have to work in partnership with him?
I lost money and my husband because of you and became a widow in my 50's.
Are you done?
Get it straight.
It's me who's the victim.
If he hadn't expanded the business, my wife wouldn't have left home.
I'm the single father who has deep sorrow in my heart.
My. It was your idea to open a Chinese restaurant in Taiwan.
"Sell air conditioner in Alaska and fur coats in Africa."
It's called reverse thinking! You're so ignorant.
What? Ignorant? Yes, I am ignorant.
But it's none of your business!
You're really...!
Hey. Did you just hit me?
You hit me! How dare you use violence against a frail woman.
Fine, let's do this!
Here comes the foreman!
Please act your age. How come you never meet without fighting?
Mr. Hur, you were my dad's best friend.
He's watching you in heaven, so don't be mean to my mom.
Exactly! That's my girl!
You're the same. We're all in the same boat, so can't you get along well?
Stop goofing around and work!
Cease fire. Or we'll get the chop.
Jeez.
Pooh! I'd better listen to Korean music.
"Age is nothing but a number."
At least you have taste in music.
My. How unfashionable.
Your dance is so outdated.
Look at me. Just move the lower body.
Your dance is no better than mine.
Age is nothing but a number
Love has no age limit
What are you doing here? Get out!
Sir, teach me how to make the rice bowl sauce.
As the saying goes, helping others benefits you.
Cut the crap.
Go clean the hall!
Finished!
Here. The rice bowl sauce recipe.
Dongu!
Well? I'm the only one that cares for you, eh?
How did you find out?
By the way, why are you so nice to me?
You know I'm nosy.
Fool. You don't know I got a lump on my head trying to find that out.
Dinner time!
Bean paste stew! Koreans need a hearty meal like this.
Uh oh. What is this taste?
It tastes weird.
Really?
I bet you made this.
Then don't eat. You're a freeloader but complain too much.
Look at the way you talk.
It's you who said we'd better eat together and save money to pay our debt.
Fine. I'll take back my words. Go back to your home with your sons, okay?
So cheap and nasty.
I will never talk with you again.
- Please stop. - Father, please sit down.
Esol, can you season the stew?
Taste it.
Oh, Esol!
You're the Jewel. So delicious!
You're the best!
Can't believe you have such a talented daughter.
Maybe she's not your own daughter.
Cut it out. Just eat this.
I wish Esol would marry into our family. Right, Dongoo?
Huh?
Yeah.
He agrees. Marry me, Esol.
Youngoo, do you like her that much?
Yes. I like her the best.
She's pretty, kind, and most of all, she's a good cook.
Then you should be nice to me.
Call me "Mother-in-law."
Mother-in-law.
Yes.
Mom, take this.
What is it?
Esol.
I got an advance. It's for Eunsol's tuition.
You don't have money.
Don't worry about anything. Just study hard.
I told you. I'm the family head.
I'm hungry. Let's eat.
Far from helping my kids, I give them only trouble in a foreign land.
I can't be a human being.
What's wrong with you?
Yangsoon, our lives won't always be like this.
We'll see better days.
The stew tastes great!
Guess you feel sad and distressed.
You can't sign up for a cooking class because of Eunsol's tuition.
You always sacrifice yourself. What about your dream?
Dongoo.
Do you know what my favorite saying is?
"Your family is a burden if you shun them,
but they are love if you embrace them."
I love my family so much.
So I'm glad that I can do something for them.
But what about you? You want to become a chef.
That's why you do two to three jobs.
I will achieve my dream. I can learn for myself.
And look at this. I have a supportive friend.
Here.
What is this? Another recipe?
Yura Seo?
She's a Korean student in need of a maid.
The pay is high. You can enroll in a cooking class.
Oh, amigo.
You're the best.
Fool. You don't know I think of you as more than a friend.
When did you get up?
Do you know what I'm thinking when I see you sleep?
I don't know. Why would you watch me sleep, I must look unsightly.
Unsightly? You're beautiful whatever you do.
When I first got a job at your father's factory,
you were a college student, acting haughty and proud.
You didn't even look at me.
My life is a success to have such a lofty woman sleeping next to me, isn't it?
I know. Surely, you never know what life is going to bring you.
Thank you for marrying this old and ignorant man.
I'll give extra attention to Jaejoon.
No.
Don't discriminate between Minjoon and Jaejoon. It bothers me.
The successor to TNC should be Minjoon. Don't forget.
This is why my darling's the best.
You are exactly as you appear. Just adorable.
Get dressed. Dr. Choi and Dr. Seo will come with your test result.
Okay. I must take good care of my health to live long with you.
The test result is better than last year. You'll live to be 100 at this rate.
Don't make me laugh. Money can't buy your health overnight.
Both you and I are over the hill.
Mom, if you're done eating, please go upstairs.
Hey, I'm talking.
- Doctor Seo. - Yes.
Look at my face. I got Botox shots the other day. Doesn't it look strange now?
I'll go the day after tomorrow, so please fix it for free.
- Changsoo. - Yes.
Okay. I'm only a few years older than Taesoo,
but you treat me like an old useless woman.
Changsoo, let's go.
Wait.
Dr. Seo, everyday's like this. Isn't it ridiculous?
I like it. I can get a feel for humanity.
How's your breaking into the Chinese market?
Going well. Starting from Shanghai,
Minjoon will open 50 restaurants in China next year.
Is it going well?
Actually, I was going to report something to you about that. I'll tell you later.
Okay.
Jaejoon, when are you going to leave for Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung? Mom...
Seems you forgot about your arranged date with Yura.
Your father and we are going to open a cosmetic surgery hospital in Qingdao.
That's why Yura is studying in Kaohsiung.
I told you I won't marry a girl whose face I've never seen.
And an arranged marriage...
Why do you need to see her face?
Just listen to us. When is he going to leave?
This Saturday, her graduation day.
It'll be too late. Go today and meet her.
Father, I really don't want to marry...
Why, you!
Your brother gave me enough headaches. Not you too!
Honey, I'll talk to him. Please calm down. Stop. Please.
Jaejoon, you'll leave for Kaohsiung, right? Answer.
Okay. I'll leave right away.
What a boorish family.
Do we have to become in-laws with them?
Why did you marry me? Wasn't it for my father's hospital?
The way you talk.
To the people in our league, marriage is business.
I want to grow my hospital in China. It needs money...
and Taesoo Park has it. So just be quiet.
But what about Yura's life?
Jaejoon is a cowardly mama's boy.
No one can handle her.
A mama's boy is better for her to dominate. Just like us.
Yeah, you are perfect.
I'm going to call Yura.
Hi, Dad.
I'm tired. Call me later.
Congrats. You're having a marriage date in three hours. Good luck.
I'll send you his photo.
A marriage date?
Are you crazy? I'm still too young.
Okay.
Hang up.
Marriage when I need to enjoy my youth? Give me a break.
Nuts! Who the heck is it this early?
What is it?
I brought the maid you asked for.
How do you do? I am Esol Kang.
You came at just the right time.
Forget about cleaning. I have another job for you.
Another job?
Name: Jaejoon Park. Age: 28.
He'll land in Taiwan soon. Go meet him at the airport.
Look here. What sort of job is it?
Date him in my place.
He'll stay here for three days. Show him around Kaohsiung and send him back.
Are you crazy? She doesn't do those kind of part-time jobs.
How do we know what sort of guy it is?
I'll pay you double.
What do you say?
Mom, it's so hot here. Like summer.
Did you have a nice flight? Did you apply sun cream?
I can't see Yura Seo. She didn't come to fetch me.
Don't you see a white foreign car?
Did you call her?
She doesn't answer. It's so hot. I'm just going back to Korea.
Mr. Jaejoon Park! Mr. Jaejoon Park!
Mr. Jaejoon Park? Mr. Jaejoon Park!
Jaejoon Park!
- Mom, I'll call you later. - Jaejoon Park, a 28 year old from Seoul!
What the heck are you doing? Lower your voice.
Mr. Jaejoon Park? You came for an arranged date, right?
Hey. Lower your voice.
Huh? What did you say? I can't hear you.
Look, take off the helmet.
Oh, I forgot.
Sorry. You know, I've never had an arranged date.
I am Yura Seo.
Mister, do you have what I asked for?
Oh, one sec.
I can lend it to you only for today. It's expensive.
Don't worry.
That is Victoria amazonica.
Even among thorns it blooms into the most beautiful flower.
So it's also known as the queen's flower.
You will come into bloom like that flower.
Yes, Lena. You are not over yet.
Today, you will start to come into bloom.
Miss, when will you pay the overdue rent?
You came at just the right time.
You were interested in this.
How much would you like to buy it for?
This must be expensive.
I need money to invest. Name the price.
Try it. It's tuna pasta, our new menu.
Too fishy. Darn it.
You can't enter the Chinese market with this.
You have too keen taste. I will strengthen the...
No excuses. Replace the entire staff. Having the right personnel is key.
I have an interview for a manager position.
Pick the right person.
No. I'd better interview the candidates. Save a seat for me.
Father.
Help!
What happened?
I don't know. He collapsed all of a sudden during the meal.
Mister, wake up.
Call 911!
Does he have any chronic disease?
No, he's healthy. He just collapsed while eating the salad.
What does she mean? Then is something wrong with our food?
That's impossible. Mister, wake up.
Did you call 911?
Excuse me. Let me see.
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
I think you're really amusing.
Tada!
You think you are Yura Seo?
Can't I? I want to feel the thrill and laugh like others.
Nothing's impossible when we join hands.
TNC is going through a general crisis.
Who does she think she is?
Who the heck is the brat that captivated Jaejoon?
I dated you against my will from beginning to end.
I wanted to work in my mother's land. Seems Korea is no place for me.
I've put enough bait.