Episode 25
Be careful, Dong-dong.
Jo-man's having fun.
Thank you for your hard work.
This is the most extravagant party I've ever attended.
I bet we showed them in what high esteem our family is held.
I thought kitchen towels and tea were too ordinary,
but everyone was impressed by them.
Who made those nice kitchen towels?
My daughter and a housekeeper.
I see.
I knew you were a generous person,
but I didn't expect you to invite your housekeeper as well.
She's not only our family,
but she has the right to attend important company events.
By right, you mean...
She's a company shareholder.
She is?
Something's fishy.
What?
I think she's Chairman Ha's...
Don't be ridiculous.
Why else would a mere housekeeper be a shareholder?
I'm sure there's some kind of story behind it.
I know it seems strange.
But Chairman Ha wouldn't...
That's just nonsense.
But he's an old-fashioned man.
A second wife wasn't a big deal in his time.
I don't think that's the case.
Do you know how she became a shareholder?
I don't know the details.
But I don't think it's what Mother suggested.
But I'll stick to my story.
- 4.8%? - Yes.
That's crazy! That's only 1% less than you.
What's wrong with that?
What do you think?
How much do Director Soo-young and Tae-young own?
Father hasn't given them any.
That's absurd!
Grandma Sam-wol has that much,
but our children don't have a share?
She spent her entire life with our family.
When Father announced he was going to make her a shareholder,
they didn't have any complaints.
She's greedier than she seems.
I didn't figure she'd jump on that.
Don't say that.
She refused the shares insistently,
but Father basically forced them on her.
Are you naive or just plain stupid?
What if Grandma Sam-wol has other plans?
What do you mean?
You don't know what people are capable of.
Can't you tell the type of person she is?
She's as down-to-earth as a person can be.
So that's why she acted like that.
What now?
She treated me like a mother-in-law.
She was counting on something when she acted like that.
Stop talking nonsense. Let's get some air.
Congratulations, Mr. Chairman.
This is a magnificent accomplishment.
I don't deserve the credit.
I'm just glad I was able to do something for my hometown.
Your wife would be very happy about this.
I'm sure she's watching me from above.
She went through so much hardship
after marrying a penniless person like me.
If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be here.
She suffered, but I'm sure she had no regrets.
I think I've done all that I can.
Don't worry, Mr. Chairman.
President Ha and his sons will keep the company strong.
What are you doing, Soo-young?
Grandfather said we're free.
I'm okay.
Just give it a try. I'll teach you how.
I'll check on our employees and see if they're doing all right.
You always make me look bad.
Where's Dong-dong?
Take a break.
But I'm having too much fun.
You should try.
Aren't you cold?
I'm going to get something to eat.
You're going up alone? Take him with you.
You don't know how to ski?
No.
You had me worried.
I thought you'd do a triple spin in the air.
Then say something like, "I was in a skiing squad."
Were you trying to be funny?
You're just full of surprises sometimes.
I'm going up, Aunt Dan-ah.
No, Dong-dong.
Wait for Jo-man to come down.
You might trip on the way up.
I can go up alone.
Dong-dong.
Why don't you go up with him?
I can't ride this.
Then you might do a triple spin.
It's so fun!
Right!
Are you all right?
Yes.
Singing's not the only thing you're bad at.
I told you so.
Are you proud?
Is your leg all right? How about your shoulder?
Are you all right?
I'm all right.
Tell me if you're hurt.
Don't carry your pain alone.
Did you get hurt, Aunt Dan-ah?
No, I'm okay.
You were really fast.
And the way you stopped your sled was cool.
Yes, I am a cool person.
But your Aunt doesn't know that.
We'll leave your clumsy Aunt here.
Let's go by ourselves.
I'll go really fast.
Mister, you're so cool.
Say it loud so your aunt can hear you.
Aunt! I think he's really cool!
How does she look?
The same.
What did I tell you earlier?
Let's go.
What's that punk doing?
He likes these kinds of things?
I guess so.
He doesn't seem to be fond of kids.
That was fun.
Dad!
Dad, did you see me?
You're not skiing?
This is fun too.
Dad, he's really fast on a sled.
I'm way faster than him!
What a liar!
Why are you talking back?
Let me show you how awesome I am.
You need to eat, Dong-dong.
Later.
Eat after this ride.
I'll go buy a hot dog.
Okay.
Judging from the way you look after your nephew,
I can tell you'd be great with your own children.
But you've never dreamed of that, have you?
No.
You're home.
You should've come too, Aunt.
I don't like crowds.
Congratulations on your dream come true.
Thanks.
Good work, everybody.
Good night.
He's too big to carry now.
Help me, Soo-young.
I'll carry him.
He's too heavy for you now.
Don't look down on me. I was a handball player.
Heavy?
Chairman Lee's wife.
Yes.
She's a little strange.
Why?
She approached me at the resort,
then asked if Grandma Sam-wol was a special person.
What did she mean?
I think she was implying...
Go on.
...that Father and she were involved.
That's vulgar.
That's what I mean.
She seemed very vain and fake.
But don't think so badly of our partners.
This wouldn't have happened
if Father hadn't given the shares to Grandma Sam-wol.
- If I had known... - Yes?
I should've just taken you when you became single.
Then I would've prevented Father from doing that.
When I became single, you were in the United States.
Didn't I sound sexy when I said "taken you?"
Want to hit the sheets?
You're home.
I'm so excited knowing that the whole place will be ours.
I don't think I can sleep tonight.
I feel the same way.
Make us some tea.
Yes.
That place was amazing.
How will they feel after we take it from them?
That's their fate.
Watch your mouth in front of Professor Ha now.
I'm not stupid.
Have some tea before you go up.
I need to rest.
Thank you for your work.
Making all those kitchen towels must've been tough.
Give Grandma Sam-wol the credit.
Let me go wash up.
Yes.
Judging from the way you look after your nephew,
I can tell you'd be great with your own children.
But you've never dreamed of that, have you?
I wish I had a child like you, Dong-dong.
My back hurts.
You know Professor Ha's stepmother.
She irks me.
What happened?
I asked her something.
Then she looked at me and said, "That's absurd."
What did you ask her?
About Chairman Ha and the housekeeper.
You thought she'd tell you anything?
What are you doing?
Hang up!
Are you busy?
Officer Park, do you want a couple of boiled eggs?
Where are you?
I'll talk to you later.
What the heck?
Too bad he had an emergency.
Today would've been a chance.
I told you he's interested in you.
I can't really tell.
Come on now.
Maybe a little.
Nah Mal-soon.
What are you doing here?
I thought you went on a business trip.
What are you doing here?
What do you do at the sauna?
Congratulate Officer Nah.
Were you promoted or something?
No, for the first time, she had a date.
You're out of your mind.
I couldn't believe what she did.
I didn't know she had it in her.
She wiped Officer Park's brow, and was like,
you're so sweaty.
I didn't do that.
It was amazing how you flirted with him.
Stop embarrassing me.
My eyes are burning.
Seriously, she was the bomb.
Then call the bomb disposal squad or something.
You went out?
Why aren't you sleeping?
I need to study.
Then study.
Did something bad happen?
Why?
You seem upset.
I'm not!
How dare she flirt with a guy?
Like she's got the goods to do that?
He left while I was sleeping?
He threw a fit at me, and then he left.
That's odd.
It's not even?
That's a terrible joke.
Wasn't he acting strange?
My friend?
When we talked about Officer Park, he got upset.
Maybe...
What?
He has feelings for you.
What did you say?
Maybe you don't know,
but love starts with jealousy at first.
I think that's what it is.
Him? Jealous?
He'd have to see me as a woman then.
But he doesn't.
So it wasn't jealousy, but more like lunacy.
Love starts with jealousy at first.
No way!
How many times is this already?
Sorry.
Are you having a nightmare over and over again?
I'm not.
You're out of your mind.
My eyes are burning.
What's with his reaction then?
Enough, Mal-soon.
Yes.
Really? Is he a nice person?
I want the best suitor for my daughter.
Yes, I called her my daughter.
She's really different from most girls nowadays.
I want to find a good match for her.
That's why I asked you.
I like his background, but it depends on her.
Okay, we'll talk later.
Mother.
We're at work.
Who's that arranged meeting for?
What?
You were talking about an arranged meeting.
Who else? It's for Dan-ah.
Aren't you going up?
Yes.
You want her to go a date?
She can't stay single forever.
Dan-ah won't do it, Mother.
Enough with Mother.
I don't think you know Dan-ah well.
I know her well enough.
I'm being careful about it.
We should talk back at home.
You started it.
Who's that arranged meeting for?
Who else? It's for Dan-ah.
Hello?
You're at the museum?
Yes.
I'll pick you up after work.
What's with the silence?
You're not going to say, "I'll take the subway?"
You'd come anyway.
You're learning.
Yes.
Myungseong's third son is inquiring about you.
I'm afraid he might've found out.
Just let him be.
I'll be your chauffer starting today.
Why?
He has nothing to lose.
What if he tries to hurt you?
Who do you think I am?
Leave.
You're lucky you went skiing.
But I can't ski.
But you went to a ski resort.
Yes, it was the resort's opening.
But I can't ski.
That's ridiculous.
Is a water park owner required to be a swimmer?
I thought rich people knew how to ski.
I told you I'm not rich.
Besides, you don't have to be rich to go skiing.
Aren't I lame?
You've never gone skiing?
I couldn't afford it.
Don't look at me like that.
You hurt my pride.
Want to go together sometime?
Really?
It'll be something new for me to try.
You promise?
Pinky.
I forgot we were at work.
I have to get back to work.
Even without the pinky promise, I'd still keep my word.
That Hyun-ji is such a terrible girl.
Why'd she beat you up today?
I talked about going to the ski resort with my family.
Is that why she beat you up?
That's not a reason.
It's not like she needed a reason before.
She said, "You're not the only one with a family."
It can't be helped.
Let's go to a different taekwondo academy.
At least it doesn't happen as often as before.
- Grandpa. - Yes.
I won't move to a different academy.
What if she beats you up again?
My master said we'd start sparring.
That'll be my chance.
You want to go up against Hyun-ji?
Just wait, Grandpa. I'll bring you good news.
I'm worried, but I'll wait.
Immigration?
Yes.
Your father's restaurant has been doing well.
But not recently.
Luckily, my brother's restaurant in Australia is doing well.
My sister's there as well.
I think he wants to expand there.
Then you're staying back here alone?
I have to stay because of school and my army duty.
I also have to keep an eye on someone.
How persistent.
Are you staying at the same place?
No, he already sold the house.
Where will you stay?
I'll have to look for a single room somewhere.
Professor Ha.
What?
Are there any single room units in your neighborhood?
Isn't that such an obvious question?
You want to move to her neighborhood?
It would make my work much easier.
You'll make her nervous.
That's the plan.
Hey.
Jeong Hyun-gyu.
Yes.
Can we talk?
It's just a show to get rid of me.
What if it's not?
That's what I thought at first.
You resemble Jin-ha so much.
Seeing you trying so hard has made me vouch for you...
Did she say something?
That she's come too far to turn back.
I'm worried.
When I told her she wouldn't be able to handle him,
she said she'd come too far to turn back.
Did she say that?
Hyun-gyu, maybe...
You might suffer a lot.
I guess I'm drinking tonight too.
That brat told me not to hurt your feelings.
So I said, don't you hope it's just a show
so you'll have a chance?
Then he said he'd let you go
if you were really in love with someone else.
As long as someone can make you feel alive,
then he doesn't care what happens to him.
I felt sorry for him for the first time.
I wished I hadn't jumped in.
If I hadn't started this show for Hye-joo's sake,
then maybe you might've opened up to him.
Given my nature, I'd only give you another burden,
but he'd be different.
He'd even sacrifice himself for your sake,
so maybe he's the one that should be by your side.
Even if you hadn't suggested this game,
it wouldn't have been Hyun-gyu.
How can you be so sure?
Feelings can change over time.
I just know.
He and I aren't meant to be.
Are you always sure of your feelings?
You're certain your heart won't change in the flow of time?
Let's go.
You know James Dean, the legendary actor who died young.
He said this,
Dream as if you'll live forever.
Live as if you'll die today.
That's my motto for our game.
What do you mean?
I've never dreamed of living forever.
But I can live as if I'll die today.
I don't know what I'll do to you tomorrow,
but for today, I'll live as your lover.
Before our show is over,
I plan on doing everything I can as your significant other.
Mother.
Professor Ha said she won't be able to make it today.
What are you doing?
Yes.
You don't even greet your husband?
Why? I want to study.
Professor Ha can't make it today?
But I have a meeting to attend tomorrow.
I need to learn new things.
Stop being a crybaby.
Okay, bye.
I won $100 today.
Really?
I had two birdies.
Great!
You're the best.
Do you want my money?
What are you doing?
I'm going to live as if I'll die today.
So I don't want to waste our last moment together.
Tell me...
...all the things you didn't get to do with him.
Isn't love just madness and a fantasy?
Let's find out the mystery behind such a fantasy.
Cat got your tongue?
You seem rushed.
That's how you seem.
- Well... - What?
It feels like you're rushing because you have to leave soon.
You know as well as I do...
...that this game can't go on.
But both you and I are addicted to this game.
Aren't we?
So before the game is over,
let's do everything we can do together.
How about it?
Is it just me who's addicted?
Is that the case?
What should I do?
How should I do things I didn't get to do?
I have something to say, so meet me at the bar.
Can't you tell me over the phone?
Are you at the sauna with Officer Park again?
What?
Just come. You owe me money.
Why did I mention Officer Park?
Let's go talk somewhere.
I said I have nothing to say.
Just calm down and listen to me.
I don't have the time for this, you punk.
Jin-ah, please listen to me just this once.
I'll kneel and beg if you want me to.
This is none of your business, Mister.
Don't you think you're being sleazy?
I said it's none of your business.
I think I have the right to intervene.
Like you'd marry her or something?
Is that what I have to do?
Would you leave her alone if I said I'd marry her?
You'd really marry her?
Yes.
Are you satisfied?
I hope I won't have to see you again.
Get in.
Please pull over.
Why?
I'll get in the backseat.
You don't have to.
You must be uncomfortable.
I'm not.
Thank you...
...for saying that.
I'm sure he won't show up again.
I got tired of dealing with him.
Can you please pull over?
I said it's all right.
Please.
What's wrong, Miss Jin-ah?
I just can't do it anymore.
I tried to stop, but I can't.
I tried not to like you, so I could see you longer.
I tried not to expect anything,
but every time you do something for me...
It hurts me.
I can't take it anymore.
Why?
Why do you cry over a person like me?
Ha Joo-jeong!
Just how much more time do you need?
Not enough of alcohol in my blood.
Just wing it or something.
I'm already doing that.
Hello?
What's with her face?
Did something go wrong?
It's already over.
It was over 18 years ago.
I was going to wait until this place closed.
Thanks for making me wait only two hours.
What do you want from me?
What do you want after 18 years?
I had no choice but to leave you.
I don't want your excuses.
Your father begged me.
He said he couldn't let his precious daughter
marry a driver like me.
He told me to leave you if I really loved you.
Why are you wasting my time?
I'm not useful anymore, am I?
Don't start with me.
You don't need a gopher anymore?
What's wrong with you?
I thought about this, but it's just my loss.
What do you mean?
I meant to give you time to pay me back,
but the way you came in ticked me off.
What did I do?
Didn't you say I was wasting your time?
You think you're the only person who's busy?
Why don't you cut me off then?
You're trying to scam my money.
Stop playing so dirty.
Make daily payments starting today.
What?
Doesn't matter how much.
What's that?
Payment log.
You're so petty.
Give me whatever you have.
You know I'm broke.
Just give it.
You're such a cheap, dirty punk!
Here.
- Other pocket. - That's all I have.
I'll take $10 for today.
Just take the coins! I'll walk to the station.
I'm not a loan shark.
But look at what you're doing.
Eat.
I can't see you anymore, can I?
You must feel burdened by me.
I'm a very slow person.
And I don't think I can get over myself
and date someone as young as you.
But I can't do that.
I mean, I can't not see you.
I shouldn't be greedy.
I should make the right decision, but I just can't.
Mister.
I know I'll always be hesitant,
and I can't promise you anything.
But I still want to see you.
Then...
...can I stop pretending?
Is it okay if I keep hinting from time to time?
Will you still see me then?
I'll end up doing the same thing as you.
I'll try to keep it to myself,
but you'll end up finding out just like you did today.
You're crying again.
It's not because of you. It's because of me.
I thought my life was pathetic.
But I feel so fortunate after hearing what you said.
It brings me to tears knowing that I'm appreciated.
Then I should cry too.
I've been beating myself up over my personality.
But I might change my mind,
because someone as charming as you has feelings for me.
So maybe I'm a likable person.
Why's everyone so busy lately?
Only the chairman
and President Ha can make the service.
I don't think it's necessary to have two services daily.
- Well... - Yes?
The head housewife shouldn't say things like that.
I don't hold back when I want to say something.
I think she looks down on us because we're housekeepers.
Hush.
I'm okay with that,
but she shouldn't do that to you.
You're drinking coffee at this hour?
It's decaf.
That grandma really bothers me.
What now.
She's always critical of what I do.
You're over-reacting.
But that's how I feel.
Anyway, why's Dan-ah so late?
Let's get down to business.
You're going to interrogate me again?
Should I start with that?
You don't need to.
Tell me the things you wanted to do with him.
I'll cooperate as much as possible.
What?
It just won't feel the same with me?
You start first.
Tell me the things you wanted to do with your girlfriend.
What else would a man want to do with a woman?
Should I just leave?
You can be more fickle than I am.
Let's see.
I've never given it a thought.
How about this?
In a street filled with people, my girl yells out,
I love you, Gang-suk!
I guess that's out of the question.
It is.
Then I'll think of something else.
Tell me your fantasy now.
Cell phone.
What?
Text messaging.
We didn't have that when he was alive.
I think about it from time to time.
It would've been nice if we'd had that then.
You'd have wanted him to text his love confession to you?
No.
Then what message would you have wanted?
Where are you?
He'd ask me where I am.
I'd tell him where, and then he'd say, "I'll be right there."
Just everyday conversations.
Like "I'll be a little late, so wait for me."
Haven't you done that over the phone?
You haven't?
We didn't have cell phones in those days,
and we couldn't say much because the elders were around.
Then what did you do with him?
Did you two have any real dates at all?
You don't resent him?
You have to hold onto him without any real memories.
Maybe that's why they're so memorable.
Back when I was in high school,
he called and said he'd come for me after school.
I waited, but he didn't come.
The sun had set, and my friends had left.
But I couldn't just go, so I waited.
He showed up a few hours later.
He smelled of smoke.
He asked me why I was still waiting here.
He couldn't leave his house because of a riot.
That's the day he held my hand for the first time.
Then he told me to wait at my house if he didn't show up again.
But I told him,
You came as you said,
so I'll just wait for you at the same place.
So you're still waiting? At the same place?
It's your turn.
Let's go outside and see what we can do.
This is what I wanted to do,
to show everyone who my girl is.
You're not fighting back.
I'll cooperate as much as I can.
I bet you didn't get to try this.
Let me pick out a cheesy one for you.
Perfect.
You like it?
Cooperate.
Not with this one.
You're so picky.
How about this?
Always wear it on our dates.
Your answer?
I'll try to.
I'll go home.
Okay.
Don't worry about me. Just go home.
Okay.
It's cold. Go home.
Okay.
Why do you say okay and then not leave?
You'd get mad if I didn't answer.
I wish I were like you.
I'm hurting because I want something.
I say I'll let her go,
but that's not what I feel deep inside.
My brother isn't like you.
He won't allow himself to get hurt because of a woman.
You think you know your brother well?
I want to believe what you're saying.
Then I'll have an easier time waiting.
But I don't think you're right.
My brother might be capable of being swayed.
He said Professor Ha's different.
And I don't think he said that for my sake.
But...
I know you love Professor Ha more.
So I'm sure your love will find a way.
I really wish I were like you.
I'm the source of your pain,
but you're still very kind to me.
What the heck?
That's $ 10 dollars in and $67 dollars out.
I'll pay you again tomorrow.
How about at a kalbi restaurant?
You must be happy.
I am.
I'll pay you back $2 dollars tomorrow.
You're the best luck I've had in my life.
Is it your rib?
I wasn't supposed to drink until I recovered...
Then why did you drink so much?
You made me!
Let's go home.
Your shoes.
Sit.
I'm okay.
Want water?
Yes.
Here.
Why are you smiling?
I wish you were my wife.
You buy me food and drinks,
and you look after me when I'm sick.
You'd be an ideal wife.
I really like you so much, friend.
You're a blessing in my pathetic life.
Thank you, friend.
I'm going.
Okay.
Take care.
Ha Tae-young.
My beloved friend Ha Tae-young.
My ideal wife Ha Tae-young.
Come on, Tae-young.
You can't see her as a woman.
Wake up!
I've had too much to drink.
Where are you? I'll be right there.
Is that what you wanted to do?
I thought of something I wanted to do.
Do we have to go someplace else?
Tell me what it is.
Don't tell me you want to win stuffed animals.
That was it.
Love is madness.
And I'm a madman.
Gwangbak, Pibak, and I shook three of a kind.
That's a multiplier of 6...
And I have Mungdda. How much is that?
You thief.
It's over $1,000 dollars!
Just start the next round!
Pay me tomorrow.
I said I would!
I'm sleepy.
I'm not. Deal.
What time is it?
It's past 12.
Why aren't our kids home?
Forget them and just deal!
Don't yell at me!
I hate the way you play!
It's not my fault I have good luck.
Gang-suk aside, Hye-joo should be home by now.
Hey...
Please...
Let me hold you a little longer.
You came for me.
That's all I want.
Drive safe.
Would you please remember that I was your lover at some point?
Maybe I asked for too much.
I'll remember...
...that I felt sad for a man
who talked about the nature of a scorpion.
You shouldn't have said that.
Don't say such a thing to a guy like me.
Didn't we agree to do everything we wanted to do?
Thank you for giving me the kind of time
I never even dreamed of.
I'll be sure to be born on the same day
as you in the next life.
I promise you'll be the last woman I'll ever hold hands with.
Tae-young! Who's that?
A friend.
Your standards dropped quite a bit.
She isn't anybody.
I didn't ask you.
Dad!
Why do you live like that when you have a son?
How are you going to raise your son?
Isn't it frustrating to live the way you do?
You don't have to worry about my feelings.
I know I'm selfish and greedy.
But with her, I'll live as if every day were my last.
TO BE CONTINUED...