How could he do such a thing
and still try to be a dad to the kids?
(Episode 10)
So what'd you tell him?
That as a dad, you understand?
I'm sure the kids really miss him, too.
As awful as he may be,
he is still the "dad" to your kids.
I'm sure that he really does
want to see his kids.
You're so understanding of him, yet
you can't see where I'm coming from?
If I could, I'd keep it from the kids forever.
But this isn't something
you can keep from them forever.
Look deep inside yourself.
Maybe you're punishing their dad
by keeping the kids from him.
You're right.
I say it's for the kids' sake, but
deep down, that is definitely a part of it.
He left me, so
I won't let him see my kids.
So I could make him feel
at least half the pain I feel.
I won't give him the satisfaction of a chance at
being a good dad to my kids.
I won't let him
ever have the chance to be the father
of my kids.
But this isn't punishment I'm giving him.
It's one he brought upon himself the minute
he walked out on his own family.
Yes, that is a part of it.
Do you think this is simply "revenge"?
How can you, of all people,
label it so simply?
Tell him this.
That I don't care if I never get out from here.
I won't settle under such unscrupulous
and crude terms.
I have to go.
They're better off than my kids.
Your kids are better off than mine.
You're better off than I am.
Even if my kids do want to see their mom,
they can't ever see her again.
I can't ever let my kids see their mom,
even I wanted to.
If I could, I would if just for a day, half a day.
No,
even if I could have her come for one night,
I wish I could.
So they'd be able to feel motherly love.
You're better off than I am.
You can hate him.
You can hate him but
let your children be able to see him.
For the kids' sake.
Thank you.
Things have changed here.
It looks old-fashioned, huh?
Don't call it old-fashioned, Sunyeong.
This is what you call "classic."
You're right.
Let's have what we had back then.
You remember it?
Of course.
You were always broke, but
the day you won that award money,
you brought me here.
I was so moved.
Then, let's have that again today.
Excuse me!
I'm not the fierce woman I once was.
My little girl's unfairly
locked up behind bars, yet
there is nothing I can do but wait.
I'm old, powerless, and penniless.
I'm just baggage to Mijeong, nothing more.
Ms. Jang.
How is my granddaughter doing?
She kept it from me for 3 years
so as not to upset me.
So as not to hurt her children.
Her heart got broken time and time again.
She was smiling on the outside,
but deep down, she was wrought with pain.
What'd she say?
She needs to put herself first and foremost.
She needs to come out.
That's what I said.
And did she agree to it?
I'll be back tomorrow.
She can't change overnight, when she's been
struggling with it for 3 years.
I'm so sorry to put you through this.
Tomorrow, I'll...
It's okay. Don't, Ms. Jang.
Ms. An won't be able to hold it together
if she finds out that you know.
Thank you, Mr. Lee.
In this big wide world,
the 5 of us are all the family we have.
She has me to look after, too...
I know this isn't easy.
I don't know how I'll ever repay you.
It's alright, Ms. Jang.
Everything will be fine.
Don't worry so much.
It's delicious.
Really?
Have some more.
Thanks.
Being back at school after all that time
made me regret dropping out.
If I had only
stood up for myself more and finished school,
how would my life be now?
It made me think.
Of course I'm completely happy now, too.
But it'd have been nice if I continued ballet.
That's how I met you, too.
Sunyeong.
I didn't love you because you did ballet,
or because your parents were rich.
I loved how sweet and down-to-earth you are.
And
it's fine that
you're happily married but
no matter how you re-entered my life,
I'd still be happy to see you.
Even if you came to sell me insurance.
Even if you said you were several times divorced.
All I wanted was just to see you.
I'm full.
I'm all alone. Why aren't they home yet?
When Kim is done with the makeup, we'll begin.
I'm here. Where are you?
Let's take 10.
I told you to find the hottest guy here.
Is that so hard?
I stand out so much.
Hello.
Are you the owner of the cell phone?
Sit.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience I've caused.
This is yours, right?
Turn it on.
Pardon?
Do as you're told.
There's a lock on it.
Unlock it then.
How would I when I don't know the code?
It's not working.
You really didn't go through my phone?
I didn't even know you had a lock on it.
You know who I am, don't you?
Why are you wearing makeup?
I'm sure you've seen me on TV before.
Are you an actor?
You really don't know me?
I'm a huge sports star.
What sport? Soccer?
Running's too difficult.
Baseball?
Do you think they fly rather than run in baseball?
I walk with elegance.
Are you a ballet dancer?
I've never worn tights in my life.
Never mind.
You wouldn't know an elite sport like mine.
Write it down.
Name, address, social security number.
Why should I write that?
Because I know nothing about you right now.
And there's a lot of information in my phone.
If ever, information is leaked from my phone
and circulated, I'll have to take it up with the law.
And if anything is leaked from my phone,
that would all be on you.
Excuse me?
You're not excused.
I'm not hitting you, so write it down.
I've never asked a woman for her number before,
so consider it an honor. Now, write it down.
(Seoul, Seodaemun-gu)
(Lee Yeondu)
You think I'd trust you and wouldn't check, right?
Well, you're wrong.
Your name is Lee Yeondu?
The name's really feminine, unlike you.
Are you sure you're Lee Yeondu
and not Lee Yeonsun or Lee Yeondeok?
I'm Lee Yeondu, okay?
Address.
Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.
Sir, will you take me do Yeonhui-dong?
I need to lay down.
Okay.
I know you live in Yeonhui-dong.
How do you know where I live?
Because you told me on the night you were drunk.
Anyway.
What do you do?
Why do you want to know?
I'm curious.
I want to know what kind of work a woman like you,
who gets in a random man's car drunk,
who gets rejected by a 7-year crush,
does for a living.
This is called pure curiosity.
What do you do?
I'm unemployed.
Yeah.
I heard getting a job was hard these days.
That's why you drank yourself into a stupor
enough not to remember me?
We're done here, right?
No, I'm not done.
What more is there to discuss?
You got your phone back. What more is there?
Why did your crush reject you?
Because you're unemployed?
No. What's that got to do with you?
Think about it.
You cried, rejected by your 7-year crush
without even being able to confess your feelings.
Wouldn't you be curious if you were me?
You started this.
I didn't cry in front of the guy.
Great. That's a good thing.
If you haven't shown him what a loser you are,
you still have a chance.
Lean in closer.
I said lean in.
Let me give a word of advice as a guy.
Tell him straight-up how you feel.
Men are simple creatures.
If he didn't detest you this whole time,
he's bound to be drawn.
If it were that easy,
I wouldn't have waited 7 years.
Look, psycho.
There's no such as great putting.
You just hit the ball.
Because it either goes in or it doesn't.
It only goes one of two ways.
Whatever.
Are you done?
I'll get going now.
Okay, go.
It's not like I didn't try to confess it.
To confess, I got him a gift,
wrote a letter, and got a speech ready.
I did it all.
If I confessed it and he said yes, it'd be nice.
But if he rejected me,
I'd lose the friendship and it'd be awkward at work.
How would I manage all that?
What does he know?
Hello?
Yeondu?
Yes, this is Yeondu.
This is my number.
I don't give my number out to just anyone.
I'm doing you a special favor.
Why?
I want to know what happens with your crush,
so text me when you confess.
You may need my help.
That's okay.
I won't ever be calling you again,
so don't call me, either.
Don't get mad at me.
Be wary of the world.
Life is full of minefields.
Be careful yourself!
Crazy jerk.
I told her to be careful.
What a shame. That poor girl.
Is she dead?
Are you alright?
Yes, I'm okay.
I'm fine.
- She should've been more careful. / - I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Are you alright?
Yes, I'm fine.
Get up.
- Are you okay? / - Yes.
Let's go.
This won't do. Let's get you a cab.
I'm alright.
No, you don't look alright.
There's one.
I'm really alright.
Nope. You don't look alright.
Bye.
Hey.
That was way cool of me, huh?
Bye.
I'm freezing.
She should've given me my jacket back.
As awful as he may be,
he is still your children's father.
I'm sure that he really does
want to see his kids.
Remember what you said?
You said not to worry and
that everything would work out.
From that point on,
I just felt complete peace of mind.
What time is your flight tomorrow?
It's at night.
I know you'll be fine,
but if anything ever happens and you need help,
call me.
Don't erase my number.
Okay.
Hotae?
Where are we going?
I'm taking you to your parents' place.
We don't know when we'll see each other again.
If you drive me home,
you may run out of gas.
You may not be able to find a gas station.
You can just drop me off right...
It's fine.
I'll drive you home.
Hold on.
Let me see your feet.
What?
Your feet.
Hotae.
Hold on.
Come on.
You used to love shoes back in the day.
I haven't worn heels in so long.
I wanted to get you a pair back then,
but superstition says your girl leaves you
when you get her shoes.
But now, I can buy them for you.
It doesn't go with what I'm wearing.
That's not true.
They look great on you.
Go inside now.
Here.
Actually, I'll leave first.
You can see me drive off.
I bet you're going to be tired on that flight.
I'll get going now.
Hey, Hotae.
Sangtae.
Your car suddenly stopped.
What's wrong with it?
It's out of gas.
Lee Hotae!
Thank you.
You didn't have $10 on you?
Why didn't you ask me for gas money earlier?
Why drive around when you're flat broke?
Why'd you ask to borrow it?
Where did you spend the $400 I gave you?
Quit that director business.
You? A movie director? Please!
Why waste 10 years of your life like this!
Mom and dad
gave you a lot of money for your movies.
You think I got anything for being the eldest?
I gave everything to you since I was a kid.
We never had any money,
yet you got the piano, art,
Taekwondo, and soccer lessons!
You reaped all the benefits!
So why have you amounted to nothing?
Well? Say something!
Why won't you say anything?
Let me see your wallet.
One pair of shoes, one meal, and
valet parking for $2.
And that's what I was left with.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I'm such a loser.
You're giving me a credit card, too?
Hold onto it.
Think of it as emergency money.
I read the files on the investment you gave me.
Don't expect
anything from dad or me for the movie.
Figure it out yourself.
Dad's restaurant may be doing well right now,
but the family has no money to fall back on.
And our parents are old now.
And we need to marry Yeontae off.
I need to have some cash handy.
Alright.
I wasn't expecting it anyway.
I'll figure it out.
But Sangtae.
Is something the matter?
You're upset about something, right?
I'm your brother. Of course I can tell.
I'm fine.
You yell at me whenever you're upset with something.
Because you're most comfortable with me.
Did you...
Start dating?
Of course not.
It's not like that.
Anyway, I'm sorry for being so harsh.
And for taking things out on you.
It's okay.
You're about to really get angry at me now.
(Illegal parking regulated by camera)
You'll be fined heavily.
Sangtae.
I'm craving dad's noodles. You?
Being a restaurant owner's the worst.
You never get to eat one meal
when everyone else gets to.
We raised our kids with this business.
Don't talk like that.
Hey, Hotae.
You're with Sangtae?
Okay.
Was that Hotae?
Yeah, he's coming with Sangtae for noodles.
Really?
They met up?
Put on some water for noodles.
Oh, my.
Hold on.
Oh.
It's after-hours so I don't have egg garnish left.
Then, make some.
Yeontae's still sleeping?
She was up for a bit but went right back to sleep.
We should let her sleep.
Is everything alright with your stay here?
Yes, great.
Let me know if there is anything you want to eat.
I'll go grocery shopping later tonight.
That's alright.
Don't worry about me.
I'm eating well and doing fine.
Seeing you together like this
reminds me of the old days.
Yeah.
I used to come over a lot
before Sangtae and Jinyeong got married.
Yeah.
You used to sleep over for days at a time.
Let's have breakfast.
Okay.
She must've been really tired
from going to school every day.
She's been up until late every night reading.
Wait a minute.
What happened here?
What's with her jacket?
It stunk so bad I couldn't sleep.
How did she get this stain on her jacket?
Wait a minute.
This looks like a man's jacket.
No, I think big clothes are just in this season.
Is that so?
So this is a woman's jacket?
I've never seen this before.
Maybe she fell somewhere.
You think?
- Let me see. / - Wait a minute.
She doesn't look hurt.
Her knees are fine.
Yeontae.
Let her sleep in a little longer.
We can ask her when she wakes up.
Let's go.
Come on.
A college student, yet she hasn't got
one book in her bag.
Wow.
She bought so much clothes.
And they were all brand name.
Let me see.
$1,300?
Who is it? What'd they say?
The phone's locked.
Hold on.
When's her birthday?
You don't know her birthday?
When was it?
I had her in the summer.
A simpleton like Jinju is likely
to have 0000 as her password.
No way.
Just try it anyway.
- Should I? / - Sure.
Oh, my. She was right.
Who does she take after that she's so stupid?
You're smart but she takes after me. Happy?
Whatever.
Let's see.
Jang Jinju, your skincare appointment is tomorrow.
Your lambskin jacket you ordered came in today.
Babe, I work at a different club now.
Come hang out.
The guys are hot here.
I'll hook you up with hot guys.
That little brat, I'll kill her.
I spent all that money sending her to college,
yet she flunks a year,
spends money like it grows on trees,
and only thinks about having fun.
It'll take forever for her to grow up.
She'll never grow up at this rate.
Let's take this opportunity to set her straight.
What are you going to do?
Don't go pick her up.
Don't go get her behind my back, alright?
She'll come to her senses after living
uncomfortably with the Lees.
Did you sleep well?
I did.
No way.
Did you really?
2 nights ago, I slept well because you said
not to worry.
But last night, I decided not to trust anyone.
And that helped me sleep.
I figured I need to take care of myself so
I ate and slept well.
That's good to hear.
I didn't sleep a wink last night.
Did you give it some thought?
Everything you said was right.
I should tell the kids the truth.
And I can't put it off any longer.
And the revenge you mentioned
really does exist inside of me.
I knew I shouldn't be like that, for my kids' sake,
but that's never worked.
I think you're a really amazing woman.
And I understand why you had to keep
Ms. Jang and the kids in the dark.
Just protecting yourself would've been hard enough,
but you protected the family and endured it all
on your own.
Not many people can do that.
I'm not such a great mom.
I get mad at the kids often.
I know I shouldn't, so I'm nice to them again,
but then yell out of the blue.
When I'm feeling sensitive, and
they make one tiny mistake, I scold them.
I'm a bad mom.
Me too.
It's not just you.
All parents are like that.
Don't blame yourself for something like that.
What have you decided to do?
You need to get out of here first.
I'm sure your kids are dying to see you.
(Settlement Agreement)
She won't go back on her word, would she?
She won't.
Mijeong asked for a month.
Nothing good will come of him seeing the kids.
Neither for him nor you.
The kids aren't going to accept this.
They're only 11 and 9.
Talk to him then.
Just try to get pregnant.
And play it cool,
instead of letting him know what's going on.
When he has a child with you,
he'll naturally drift from his other kids.
Have you been
giving him the tonics on time?
Yeah.
- Are you done? / - Yeah.
Here.
Do you live alone?
We saw what was on the car surveillance camera.
We gathered you're a single dad.
You aren't
interested in Mijeong, are you?
What if I am?
Oh, my.
You must be interested in Mijeong then.
You're single so it's not a crime to.
That's great, isn't it?
You must not know her well enough yet,
but Mijeong is a very difficult woman.
I didn't want to be saying this,
but we broke up
more so because of our differences
than because of what I did.
What do you mean?
You saw it firsthand.
She was here, covered in flour, attacking us
with her grandma, screaming like a Banshee.
Of course
she's not always so aggressive...
Yes, she is.
She has anger-management issues.
She could've just taken it up with the law,
but stole my car instead.
And she's violent.
Do you know how extreme she is?
She was pregnant 3 times and
all 3 times, she worked till right until
the moment she had to give birth.
There was zero pregnancy education.
If anything, I was the only one to do it.
I told her to take time off, but
all she cared about was her career.
She worked overtime, even when she was nearly due.
She's just too much.
That must've been hard on her.
I heard on the surveillance camera
that Mijeong briefly thought something might happen.
I'm glad you called it off.
She's not an easy woman to handle.
But...
You shouldn't be so harsh.
Well, it's true. You know that.
Why are you defending her?
He might be a good match for her.
Please take good care of this.
Okay. Bye.
- Thank you. / - Bye.
I left it with the dry cleaner's,
so I'll give it back when it's done.
I guess I'll have to see her again.
How tiring.
Curry again?
Taemin.
My darling brother?
Taemin!
What the...
Where is he?
Eat up.
Want a bite?
I'm okay. You go ahead.
You're done already?
Yeah. I'm full.
You barely ate 10.
I have a small appetite.
See? Yeontae's clothes are big on me.
That's hers?
You didn't know?
She wears this often.
I do remember seeing it.
But it looks so different.
I look way prettier in it, huh?
Yeontae looked good in it, too.
You're sexy, she's cute.
Why are you staying with her?
What?
Oh, no reason.
Something came up.
Then, you should've brought her out.
You see her at school and you want to see her again?
Are you jealous?
Nope.
Where's my answer?
Are you going to be my girlfriend?
I'm still thinking.
Okay.
Think long and hard.
So you don't mind, huh?
I'm just sure of myself.
I know you like me.
You want to be my girlfriend, but
playing hard to get.
And I'm just playing along.
I feel hungry again.
Stop it.
You said you like to travel, right?
Do you do volunteer...
- Is that him? / - Oh, my...
Dad...
I have to go.
Where?
I don't know. I don't remember.
Do you like to do volunteer work?
This is not necessary.
You need to tone your temper down
so you don't end up here again.
Here.
I'm glad you stayed strong in there.
It's you who stayed strong.
I ate well and was fine.
Stop pretending to be so tough.
Go home. Your kids must be waiting.
I'll take a cab.
You've already done more than enough.
I won't feel right sending you like that.
Just come with me for today.
Thank you.
I feel bad I keep getting help from you.
Have a good time with the kids.
I'm sure you missed them a lot.
Pick out something.
Ms. An just went up, Ms. Jang.
I'll repay you somehow one day.
Thank you.
Waikiki.
Spaghetti.
Kimchi.
- It's mom! / - Mom!
Have you been well?
- Hi, mom. / - Hi.
Why didn't you call?
Sorry. I was swamped.
I missed you so much!
Me, too.
You, too.
Wuyeong, let me have a hug!
Don't, mom.
I missed you so much.
Me, too.
Hi, grandma.
You must be exhausted.
A little.
But that's how business trips are.
Let's have dinner.
Go wash your hands, kids.
Okay!
I know what this is just by its smell.
It's tofu stew.
I knew it.
What are you smiling about?
Didn't you know?
When the mother smiles,
the whole family becomes happy.
And I'm the mother.
After dinner,
I want all of you to sleep in my room.
Wow!
Sleep over?
We'll all sleep together!
Yes, all 5 of us together!
Then, let's sleep in the living room.
Good thinking!
Wow!
Yay!
Let's eat.
Wuju, you're my baby, too,
but Mijeong's my baby as well.
You'll hurt her arm.
You did well, my darling girl.
You spent two nights behind bars,
yet you come in here smiling.
You did well.
- Hello. / - Hi.
I'm An Mijeong from HQ Marketing.
Oh, you're the new manager.
I thought Ms. Cheon was coming.
I'll be taking over this store.
I look forward to working with you.
My boss went to the bank.
She'll be back soon.
Here.
I think this one would be good.
Our main product line this season
consists of clothes that are coral.
This design and colors are all great
that I wasn't sure what to do.
Will you bring the clothes? Let's do it together.
Okay.
Is it for a gift?
Yes.
For a boyfriend?
No.
What do you think of this design?
♪ Good for you ♪
The thing is...
I can't get
the song out of my head since then, so...
Did I say anything?
Mr. Lee.
I didn't have the wherewithal to tell you
about that night.
Yes?
I know you don't like me.
I'm sorry I mistook your kindness.
You said that's just how you are and
that you really love your
coworkers and express it gratuitously.
That bit in the car
about asking you to date me
when I was talking to myself.
I wasn't serious about that.
Okay.
I'm sure.
Right.
No one would like me, a mother of 3.
Right.
I mean...
Right.
No one would like me.
I know so you don't have to be so harsh.
That's...
To express how grateful I've been lately.
And I wired you the settlement fee just now.
I'm heading home now.
Thank you, Ms. An.
You didn't have to get me this.
I should express the gratitude somehow.
See you tomorrow.
Bye.
Did she find the car?
Your car is not here.
Ms. An.
Your car is at that bakery parking lot.
Where did I park my car?
I'll just ignore her.
She'll just drag me in for another 3 nights.
Geez.
Ms. An.
I really didn't want to get involved
because you might call me nosy,
but I can't just go like this.
- Where is your car? / - I don't know.
Where did it go?
Have you seen it?
Yes.
It's in the bakery parking lot.
Oh, yeah.
I left it there.
I tried not to get involved, but it's impossible.
I'm sorry.
Oh, yeah.
I have to take a family picture to school.
Why are you telling me that now?
I forgot.
Come on.
We'll get one from mom's room.
Where's the album?
Wuri.
This is the carnation I made for Parents' Day.
I asked mom to send it to dad.
What's it doing here?
This is my orientation picture.
This is the card I made for dad's birthday.
And this one is mine.
This is the letter I wrote to dad.
Mom, here.
Send this to dad.
I'm going to take that money and raise my kids well.
What are you doing?
- Wuri. / - Yeah?
About the letters we found.
Yeah?
Don't tell mom and grandma about them yet.
Why not?
Something's fishy.
I have to look into it.
You're playing detective again, huh?
Let me play.
Okay. So
let's not tell anything about that.
Okay. I want to be your assistant.
What was his name?
Sherlock's assistant?
Watson?
Oh, yeah.
You're Sherlock and I'm Watson.
Thank you.
She's a perfectionist at work,
but so different in real life.
Here's where you damaged it.
We just got back from getting it fixed.
They did a good job, with my money.
Oh, my.
Looks good.
You'd better keep your promise.
I won't wait a day past a month.
If you care so much about the kids,
why'd you divorce me?
Be rational.
Divorce is one thing.
But visitation rights
is guaranteed by the law.
Why?
For the welfare of the children.
That's ridiculous.
I didn't want to
let you see the kids in the least bit,
but Mr. Lee asked me to
be the bigger person and do it for the kids.
So I'm going to trust him on this.
You like him, don't you?
And what if I do?
You're so delusional.
You have 3 kids.
They're all your kids.
You fathered them!
To me, you don't even feel like a woman.
Ask anyone.
No one would think of you as one.
Then, do I look like a man?
How dare you say that?
You cheated and you dated him when
he had a wife already.
So why can't I?
I'm going to date him!
We are already dating. Since yesterday!
You are?
Yes, we are!
So? Why do you look so shocked?
Everyone tells us we make a good couple.
He loves me to pieces.
He says he adores me.
You saw the car surveillance camera, huh?
He said he was playing hard to get.
Are you and Mijeong really dating?
She just told us you're her boyfriend.
Don't waste your breath on them.
I told you to just pick up your car.
Come on.
You look like you're in shock.
Don't be like that. You look too cute.
Wait for me at the restaurant.
And drive safely.
I didn't tell you earlier, but
we're dating.
Are we not allowed?
Oh, my god...
He does like me.
He refused flat out.
I don't like you.
What did Taemin say?
I can't tell you.
Don't confess.
I'm always one step too late.
I just want to kill myself.
Kill yourself?
You brat.
I got kicked out.
I'll take that. It looks heavy.
Stop pestering me and go.
You won't last long with him.
What's it to you anyway?
Get real.
Think of the kids, will you?