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It's almost Christmas, and traffic is heavy around Gangnam.
The traffic is slow around Yeongdong-daero...
Hana Kindergarten Christmas School Play
Hello.
Hana Kindergarten Christmas School Play
- Welcome. - Thank you.
Hey, you made it.
Hi.
- Why are you so late? - There was too much traffic.
Good job. Walk slowly.
You did well.
You were really great. Get inside.
Good job, kids.
Beast, you were wonderful.
My son, you did great.
It's hot and thirsty.
Lee Dohun, where are you going?
The teacher told us not to go anywhere.
Lee Dohun. Lee Dohun, where are you?
Stop joking and come out.
- Yerin. - Dohun.
Dohun, where are you?
- Dohun. - Where are you?
- Yerin. - Dohun, where are you?
- Yerin. - Dohun.
Yerin.
- Suyeon. - Yerin. Yerin!
The Perfect Day of the Ladies
Episode 1
Jeong Sua's Story
Invitation to Wonderland
Mummy, wake up.
Yerin, give me another 10 minutes.
Watch some TV.
It's 8 am.
You should've told me earlier.
Honey, get up.
Renewal of Registration Form
You're late. You've got to go to work.
Teacher told me to bring this last week.
Get up.
Yerin, good morning.
Daddy, good morning.
Cereal in a cup?
The house is a real mess.
What's this smell?
- Sua, please. - Come out of the bathroom.
We're late. Let's hurry.
What's wrong? Out of breath?
No, I feel chilly.
Really? But we're late.
Ta-da.
It's warm now, right?
Let's go. We're late.
Good morning.
- Hello, Yerin. - Hello, teacher.
- Thank you, as always teacher. - Sure.
- Ma'am. - Yes.
I told you Yerin needs a new toothbrush and toothpaste.
I'm sorry, I forgot.
Also, you haven't sent the last two months' teaching material expenses.
Oh my, I keep forgetting things.
I'll make the transfer today. I've been so busy.
See you, Yerin.
- Bye, mummy. - Bye.
Who will look after you now?
- Let's go inside. - Okay.
It was a leading company producing over 10 million vehicles a year.
But in 2009, it filed for bankruptcy protection.
What do you think the reason is?
It's reckless management.
The company got so big, so they became loose.
And they must have not done their best.
Well, that's what's in the papers.
But is that true?
GM's productivity was 40% higher than any domestic companies.
It was not reckless at all.
Pension and high health care expenses were said to be the reason.
Yerin's kindergarten
I'm sorry.
That's not the main reason.
You've done great work with a few weeks of struggling.
I'm flattered.
We need to report tomorrow morning, so send me the report now.
Yes, sir.
You worked overnight for days and did great today.
Of course. My effort should be paid off.
Yerin's kindergarten
Yes, teacher. Hello to you too.
I was in a conference, so I couldn't take your call earlier.
What do you mean?
There's no class in the afternoon, due to preparation of the school play.
Did you forget about it?
Well... Actually...
I can't come right now, so her father will be there.
Could you wait till he gets there?
Okay, thank you very much.
My God.
Why isn't he answering?
- Eunseol, take that there. - Okay.
- Eunseol. - Mummy.
Yerin, your mum will come soon.
Yerin.
- Yerin. - Hi.
Teacher, I'm sorry.
She waited for you and fell asleep just now.
I see.
She seems to have caught a cold. Take a look, please.
Okay.
- Yerin, let's go home. - Mummy.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Take a look at Yerin's note.
I know you're busy, but please pay more attention to Yerin.
She could have adjustment problems at another kindergarten.
Another kindergarten?
Well, you didn't submit the renewal form.
You didn't forget, did you?
Well... I mean...
New children drawing is over, and registration's closed.
I'm sorry.
Please, ma'am.
Please consider it once more.
Yerin has nowhere else to go.
We understand your situation, but there's nothing we can do now.
Please help me out here.
Just this once, she doesn't have elsewhere to go to.
If there are irregularities, we could lose funding and capacity.
You know it's a battle for kindergarten spots.
What? How could you forget that?
- They didn't call you to confirm? - They did.
But I didn't answer the call.
It's driving me crazy. What can I do?
Call every kindergarten just in case.
My God.
What should I do?
Hey, weren't you on a waiting list before?
What was it? Wasn't it Hana Kindergarten?
Why would they call me?
They haven't called me for 3 years.
I'll try anyway. Bye.
You're awake?
How come I couldn't reach you all day long?
All salarymen are busy in the year end.
Try to understand.
Jeong Sua!
What?
What's wrong with Yerin?
She's burning up!
What?
Yerin...
Move. What's wrong with her?
Yerin, wake up. Yerin.
How long has this been going on?
She was okay at dinner time.
She has a viral infection and pneumonia as well.
Did she get a flu shot?
Well... no.
You're her mother right?
If she came in later, she could have lost her hearing.
Her hearing?
Let's get her fever down and run some more tests.
How could let this happen to her?
You're bad at both work and housework.
Are you really her mother?
How could you say that?
Fine, it's all my fault.
But I wasn't fooling around like you were.
Was I drinking like you were?
You should be ashamed of yourself right now.
She could have lost her hearing!
Please be quiet.
Then, what about you?
She's our child.
You can't expect me to do everything.
You only watch TV and do nothing at home.
You know how busy my life is?
Then, just drop everything.
- Is that what you want? - Okay!
Why don't we live with your salary alone?
You think we're rich?
It's not for my own good.
Take a look at Yerin's note, and please pay more attention to Yerin.
Title, "Mummy's back".
I only see mummy from behind.
Mummy leaving for work. Mummy doing housework.
Mummy asleep from working late.
I want to see mummy's face and talk.
You haven't finished your project yet.
Resignation
Every working mother has their own problems.
Don't worry, sir. I wrapped up the project.
I kept saying I would quit but didn't.
Now, I'm really quitting.
Manager Jeong.
I want to be a real mother before she grows up.
Happy?
- Be careful! You'll trip. - Mum, hurry up.
I'm sorry. We're done receiving registrations.
- What about a waiting list? - It's not available, either.
Put me on a waiting list, please.
Even if I do that, you're behind 100 people or even more.
And not that many will leave here.
There's no point doing it.
I see. I'll try another place.
Other places would be the same.
We had a 5:1 draw.
Most mothers applied to at least 8 places.
It's the same as winning the lottery.
Okay, thanks.
I'm sorry. We're full here.
Mummy, my legs hurt.
Sorry, we don't have a spot.
You've grown a lot.
You got heavier since I last carried you.
I'm sorry. We're done receiving kids.
Another no?
There are so few kindergartens.
It's not like I'm trying to put you in a prestige school,
but just a regular kindergarten. Why is it so difficult?
What do I do now?
Hello?
- Is this Oh Yerin's mother? - Yes it is.
Hello, this is Hana Kindergarten.
I called to inform you that we have a spot for Yerin.
What? What did you say?
Can you say that again?
- Hello. - Welcome.
You're lucky. Not many spots appear during a semester.
I see.
- Hi. - Hello.
We teach English and Chinese with native speaking teachers.
I see.
You applied in 2009, and got a spot now?
Yerin's 7 years old right?
Yes, I didn't expect to hear from you.
I don't need to explain, right?
This kindergarten is for the top 1% students in Gangnam,
and any mother would be satisfied.
Yes.
Tuition Fee: $2,000
But...
it's $2,000 a month?
I'm sure you can afford it,
if you want the best environment for your child.
Mum, this place is really great. Lots of toys and a large playground.
It must be.
If we gather all our savings...
- You like it here? - I love it.
Okay, let's start afresh here.
I'll take care only of you as well.
Okay.
Last kid confirmed
So it must be a girl. Where does she live?
Which kindergarten is she from? A full time housewife?
Academic Evaluation Form
Honey.
Oh my.
What's the matter?
Good morning. Wash and have breakfast.
Hey, what's wrong with you?
Yerin, I'm almost done. Here we go.
Mum, is today a big day?
Sure, it's your first day to kindergarten.
Eat well.
We should hurry since it's your first day.
- Want some milk? - Yes.
You've totally changed.
Is that place necessary? Kindergartens are all the same.
I'm the only earner, and we need money for many things.
What? I quit work and now you're worried?
No. Absolutely not.
Not just anyone can attend there.
The kids are from nice homes. It's an opportunity.
But still... Think of our circumstances.
Stop it.
I'll take care of Yerin's education, so just leave it to me.
Yerin, I'll make up for everything I couldn't do before.
Okay.
Eat up. Let's go to kindergarten.
Her tuition will make me suffer.
Education poor has started.
- You can do well, right? - Yes.
I'll come and pick you up after class. See you.
Hello.
Your bag.
- Bye bye. - I love you.
Go inside.
- See you. - See you.
Hey, there she comes.
Hello.
What's the news?
She's from Hope Kindergarten, and both parents worked.
But the mother quit before coming here.
Sure.
If she cared, she wouldn't change kindergarten now.
That's right.
They live at Haengbok Apartment, and don't seem wealthy.
The mother was lucky. There hasn't been a spot in years.
Right. Too bad that Yeongji had to quit.
Stop talking about that.
Everyone, Yerin's joining us in Sunflower Class.
Yerin, would you stand up?
So let's give her a big hand and welcome her.
Welcome.
Sit down.
Now what do we have in a month's time?
Christmas school play.
What play are we doing?
- "Beauty and the Beast". - That's right.
Christmas school play?
Yes, it's quite big with Santa coming.
I missed all that when I worked.
You're new here, and you think you can do it?
We'll choose who does what tomorrow.
- What's the play? - "Beauty and the Beast".
I want to be Beauty with a pretty dress.
- Pretty, pretty. - Pretty, pretty.
Good luck today.
- Good luck! - Good. Get going.
Hello.
You're all Sunflower Class mothers, right?
I'm Yerin's mother.
Help me out, please.
I'm the mother of Lee Dohun, the class president.
This is Rina's mother and she's Hajin's mother.
I'm Yerin's mother. Nice to meet you all.
Good.
We have Christmas coming up,
so we thought of gathering $200 each.
- Okay? - Good idea.
- What for? - Oh, for the teacher.
It'll be roughly $2,000, so a small bag will do.
- What do you think? - It's better than a gift card.
A $2,000 bag?
Yes, likely.
But the principal said she's not allowed to receive presents.
Maybe, I heard wrong?
It doesn't seem right to do nothing when she's looking after the kids.
Even housekeepers get a bonus.
It's just an opinion, and nothing's fixed yet. Right?
Of course. Everyone has their own opinions.
It's not mandatory. You don't need to do it.
You can back out if it's too much of a burden.
You're new, anyway.
No, I will join and pay, too.
It's time to choose the Beauty. Let's start with Suyeon.
Teapot
Beauty
I'm the Beauty.
- Mummy. - Mum!
Mum, I'm the Beauty.
Wow, that's great. You wanted to play the Beauty.
Yes, but...
- I didn't get the Beauty. - What is it?
You didn't? Then, who did?
Oh Yerin.
- Who? - Oh Yerin.
- How much is that? - Expensive. My mother bought me.
- How much? - $100.
It's really expensive.
Can I play with you? Let me try.
- What do you have? - Poli, the Robocar.
Hey, no one plays with that. No Lego friends?
No.
Then give it back.
- Let's go there and play. - Okay.
Who's coming to my home to play?
- Me. - Me.
Me too.
- Mum. - Mummy.
Mum, Yerin doesn't speak English. She's stupid and has no toys.
She doesn't speak English?
She can't read a book in English.
But she's supposed to play the Beauty, isn't she?
Yes, it's so annoying. She's not even pretty.
Oh my, this is not right.
Yerin, wake up. Let's go to kindergarten.
You'll be late if you don't get up.
Wake up.
Mum, can I just stay at home?
What do you mean?
You won't practice being the Beauty at all?
- I'm not the Beauty any more. - What?
Teacher switched roles yesterday.
Teacher told me to play the Teapot and not the Beauty.
Really?
No one will play with me.
They go and play at someone's house without me.
Can I stay home?
I miss my friends at the kindergarten before.
Come here.
It's okay. Don't cry.
Her role changed from the Beauty to the Teapot which has no lines.
She feels devastated.
She says she won't come.
You owe me an explanation.
Haven't you taught her English before?
What? English?
Yes.
Children here learn English and even Chinese and Spanish.
The school play is obviously in English.
I assumed Yerin spoke some English.
So that's why I asked her to play the Teapot with no lines.
The roles are quite a sensitive matter.
We drew roles fairly, but mothers are complaining about it.
So we'll have an audition, and Yerin can prepare if you want.
We'll test and give roles till the final rehearsal.
Oh, you weren't alone.
Sunflower Class mothers are here. We'll be in the music room.
I'm sorry, ma'am. I have an appointment.
You can go now.
The mothers from Sunflower Class are having a gathering?
I didn't get a message about that.
Oh, each mother has their role in helping out.
But working mothers are excluded...
It seems you're off the list.
What?
Have you met the others?
- Yes, but... - I know you will do fine.
But interacting with the mothers will help your child adjust well.
Mothers here have close relationships.
Thank you.
It's black, so it will look good anywhere.
- It's so nice. - We're glad you like it.
- Mum. - Come here.
- Mummy. - Mum.
- Hello. - Oh, hi.
Let me know if I can help with the school play.
Well, I'm sorry, but there's nothing left to help with.
I thought you didn't like to take part.
No, that's not true.
Sorry, we have an appointment. See you there.
- Okay. - Let's go.
My God, those witches.
Move, you're a beast. Don't challenge the hunter.
Hey, I'm not a beast. I'm the prince.
You're a beast now, anyway. Get out.
Don't do that.
Whatever.
- Hey. - Park Seongjun, stop.
Don't run around, kids.
Come this way. Let's play together.
What's the matter?
- Seongjun pushed me. - Did you push him?
- Dohun hit me first. - Did you hit Seongjun?
No, he pushed me first.
I brought some snacks...
- Mum. - Hey, what happened?
- He pushed me. - Who did?
I did nothing, and he pushed me.
He did? Oh my God!
What a ridiculous kid.
You're accusing my son, but they tell different stories.
Calm down and let's...
You said calm down? Look at his face.
I haven't laid hands on him ever.
My son says your son hit him first.
- Mummy. - Yerin, what's going on?
Dohun and Seongjun fought, but now their mothers are fighting.
He hit you first, didn't he?
- I keep telling you. - See?
Let's not do this here. Why don't we go to the office?
My God.
The incident occurred in the blind spot of the camera.
I apologise for wrongful management.
Please be kind enough to...
Just let this go? You saw my son's face.
He should be better disciplined at home.
What did you say?
You have proof that my son started it?
I don't need proof. My son never hurt people.
You're saying my son is a bully? You are talking nonsense.
Nonsense?
Wait, mothers. Please calm down.
No, I won't let this pass.
How could I feel safe sending my son here?
Ma'am.
No, someone must have seen something.
Play the CCTV again quickly.
Oh my...
Goodbye.
Excuse me, Yerin. Yerin.
Could I talk to Yerin and you, please?
Yerin, what happened?
Tell me what you saw.
She could have seen it or not.
Do you need to confirm it?
Yerin can tell me what happened. That's all.
Seongjun hit him first, and Dohun got mad.
See, I knew it.
How could she raise her son poorly?
It's a good thing Yerin told the truth.
That's right.
I'm not happy that I'm caught in this thing.
What was she in charge of?
She said she'll prepare the stage.
She's out. Find another mother for that.
Yerin's mother. Thank you for earlier.
You're welcome. It's just a kid's fight.
Right, a kid's fight.
Are you free tomorrow?
Pardon?
We're meeting at my place with the kids.
Join us if you can.
- I'm leaving. - Okay.
What about this one?
What's going on? Going somewhere?
We were invited to Yerin's friend's house.
It's just to hang out. It's not an official occasion.
This is the official debut before the mothers.
You want her to wear just anything and be treated as a nobody?
Of course not. What's so complicated?
Choose anything. I'm going to work.
- Bye, daddy. - See you.
Have fun, Yerin.
How much would this cost?
A couple of million dollars?
- Hello. - Get in. Let's go together.
I bought some snacks for the children.
She doesn't let her kids eat those things.
Really?
Oh, I see.
Then, what should I buy?
Dohun's mother only buys from here.
All materials are organic and imported from France.
A patisserie from France bakes limited amounts.
I see. Lucky that I met you.
The kids like tarts and eclairs.
Why? They're all sold out?
You need a waiting number ticket.
Here, you can use mine.
You're not offended, right?
Not at all.
Thank you. I'm new to all this.
- Tar... Tart fraises and éclair.
Yes, those.
Enjoy.
I brought something.
- You didn't have to. - It's my pleasure.
How did you know I like this? You're sensible.
Here.
You must be new to a gathering like this.
Yes, I'm sorry about earlier.
I was lucky to join, but didn't know what to do.
Meeting you all here today makes me feel much better.
We're no different. We can get to know each other.
So how do you like the kindergarten so far?
It's fine.
I didn't know why at first,
but now I know why Hana Kindergarten is so popular.
It was so hard to get a spot, so I almost gave up.
But luckily, I got the call.
I guess some kid dropped out.
Well, we don't know the details.
- Yerin likes the kindergarten? - Yes.
I'm worried she doesn't do as well as the other kids.
So what does she do?
She learns Korean and some math.
- Just two? - Yes.
No ballet or art?
But she's still young.
She shouldn't do too much when she's so young.
Girls need to do art before entering primary school.
Oh, I see...
I've been working, so I don't know what she needs.
You can always learn.
We're gathering a group for arts. You want in?
Really?
Can I join?
Of course. Only if everyone here agrees.
Right?
Sure.
Thank you so much.
Cheers, then. Welcome to our club.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
To the right.
Go straight.
These are all yours? Yes, they are.
You must be happy.
You can play with them, then.
Thank you.
You must come to my party, too.
Can I go?
Well... How big is your house?
How big?
Well... a thousand square metres?
You're a liar. Hey, my house is smaller than that.
Is your house bigger than mine?
No, I mean...
You don't know how big? Where do you live?
- Haengbok Apartment. - Haengbok Apartment?
Hey, that's not a big place.
It's a dumb apartment, you liar.
No.
Ha Rina, stop it.
It's not polite to ask such things.
He's right. Are you rich?
Yes, we are rich.
We live in Tower Castle, and my father drives a Mercedes.
My mother's car is worth over $100,000.
That's nothing. Your house is smaller than mine.
And only one maid works.
What are you laughing at?
You're poor and can't even speak English.
- Give that to me. - No way!
Give it. I was playing with it.
Rina, what's the matter?
- Yerin pushed her. - Yerin did?
Why did she push you?
She says her house is 1000 square metres,
but she lives at Haengbok Apartment. She's a liar.
You said that apartment is lousy.
What did I do wrong?
Rina, that's not true. Let's go inside and play.
- Yerin. - Mummy.
Why did you push her?
She said I'm stupid and poor.
Why isn't our house big?
Big like Dohun's house?
Yerin, the size of our house isn't what's important.
Our house isn't that big,
but together we have bigger hearts.
Yes.
In a house this big, we wouldn't be cozy together.
- Mummy. - Yes?
I lied at the kindergarten yesterday.
About what?
Dohun hit Seongjun first.
But I wanted Dohun to invite me, so I...
You wanted to come that much?
I'm sorry, mum.
No, Yerin.
There's nothing for you to be sorry about.
Let's go home.
- Hey. - What?
Why let her in?
What?
You know what I mean. Yerin's mother.
She's not one of us.
Every household gives their children lessons.
Nothing to brag about not educating her.
You think I like this?
Then, what?
I don't make the call based on my personal preference.
I do what's good for the kids.
I know what you mean.
She'll find out soon enough what a place this is.
I agree. I wonder how long she'll last.
I have no idea. Here, please.
- Hey. - Yes?
Pulling it aside,
it seems that she doesn't know about that, right?
It won't do any good.
Even if she knew, she wouldn't do anything.
- You're not taking it? - It's nothing.
- Good, right? - Really nice.
- I'll pay for today. - Thank you.
Two, please. Better than the previous shop.
- Right. - That one, please.
How long will you take, an hour?
They shouldn't let anyone in. It's not a club here.
I need to use the ladies' room.
Doing good? Let me see.
The teacher majored in children's art, so they'll improve in 6 months.
Oh, I see.
- Let's order while they're learning. - Shall we?
I'll have Eggs Benedict.
Then, I'll have gorgonzola cream gnocchi.
Mushroom salad for me. What about you?
I had breakfast. I'll have a latte.
The school play isn't far away.
Who's in charge of the desserts?
Jimin's mother is...
You wanted to help out, didn't you?
Pardon? Yes, I did.
Seongjun's mother can't fulfill her duty.
So we need your help. Are you up for it?
Really? Sure, I'll do my best.
What should I do?
Oh my, it's hard work.
Oh my.
Oh Yerin
It's Yerin's locker.
Kim Yeongji
Hana Kindergarten Christmas School Play
Lee Dohun, where are you going?
Stop joking around and come out.
How did Yerin improve so fast?
What's wrong?
I don't know. See you later.
Have you heard?
They're missing a child from Sunflower Class.
Your class, right?
Thank you.
The hallway CCTV is not working. What's going on?
Oh my God.
Dohun. Dohun, where are you?
- Dohun. - Dohun.
- Yerin. - Dohun, where are you?
Yerin.
Dohun.
Yerin.
- Suyeon. - Yerin.
Yerin!
Yerin.
You will regret ever coming to Hana Kindergarten
Episode 2: Ashed Lady's Dream
There's no secret in this neighbourhood.
Please.
These mothers scare me.
- Yeongji's mother. - You be careful.
You did that to me and Yeongji just for this?
Tell me where the kids are.