Episode 27
Have you ever watched a sunrise?
A few times.
Which was the most memorable?
I think the one I saw when I was on a school trip.
It was on Mt. Tonghak in Gyeongju.
I was surprised to see the big red sun
that filled the entire sky.
At that moment, it felt like life was wonderful.
I haven't had that feeling since then.
I went to Gyeongju on a school trip too.
But you didn't see the sunrise?
I got into a fight with my classmates.
My father had come along to treat my teachers to a meal.
He wanted me to be the class rep,
and he thought a food bribe would help.
Did it?
The day before the election,
I got into a fight and almost got suspended.
Thanks to that, I was disqualified.
You sure got into a lot of fights.
I could've become a gangster if I wanted to.
They even tried to recruit me.
You were lucky to have a rich family.
Otherwise, I'd be talking with a mob boss right now.
I don't think you're the sexy type that mob bosses like.
You never know.
I have "Innocence of a Dancer" up my sleeve.
I spoiled you.
It wasn't because I had a rich family.
I didn't want people pointing their fingers
at my father for having a gangster son.
The thought of living up to my father's expectations,
and not being able to do what I wanted
sometimes frustrated me.
Is that why you fought so hard?
I liked being on the receiving end.
I knew I was untouchable after high school graduation.
So I let them beat me while they could.
Why...
...are you so cruel to yourself?
That's a first.
People ask me why I'm a cruel person,
but not why I'm cruel to myself.
You once told me to love myself more.
Take your own advice.
Then your life won't be as frustrating.
Are you even aware of how cruel I am to you?
You stupid woman.
That's dirty.
You wanted to see the sunrise alone?
I let you sleep since we had some extra time.
When did I fall asleep?
A little past three.
You've been out here since then?
Yes.
You're so tenacious.
You like hurting my pride, don't you?
The sun's coming up.
You won't believe this either, but I'll say it anyway.
Thank you for being by my side
at the first sunrise I ever watched.
The memories I made with you are like a short festival.
Thank you.
Our memories are like a festival for me too.
I'll be sad when they're over, but I'll remember them.
I wonder if Dan-ah's eaten.
I'd feel better if she spent the night out with a guy instead.
That's not proper, Mother.
What's not proper?
That's not something you should say about your daughter.
I said it because I was worried about her safety.
We're eating this early, so it feels like we did something.
We should've come out of a hotel just for realism.
You know something?
You say strange things when you're embarrassed.
I'm just a normal guy.
You'll do great, Gang-suk.
Just remember to do all the things you've done for me.
Then I'm sure you'll be good to your girlfriend.
I'm saying that as your one-time partner in a show
we did together.
Don't forget who you really are.
Then you won't have to be as lonely as you are now.
You called me by my name for the first time.
I know.
I can't yell, "I love you, Gang-suk,"
in a crowded street.
But I wanted to call you by your name just once.
You should've gone home and rested.
I'm embarrassed to face my family.
It's not like they'd know you spent the night out with a man.
But I feel guilty. Goodbye.
I'll pick you up for the lesson.
Why'd he drop you off this morning?
Isn't it enough he picks you up after class?
Isn't that what other people do?
Don't you have to study?
Are you trying to kill me?
I told you before that I don't care about your feelings.
Stop lying!
You wouldn't have been with him if it weren't for me.
It would've been him regardless.
I'm not that stupid.
If it weren't for me,
you wouldn't have dealt with such a guy.
Maybe I should thank him for making you do strange things.
I guess it's better than seeing you live like a dead person.
Do I have to repeat myself again?
I don't see you as a man. I just can't.
I said I'd wait for four years!
I became a man the day you looked at me with those eyes.
I'm waiting for the day you'll come to me as a woman.
That day will never come.
Don't be so certain.
As a guy, there's something I can sense from him.
He won't risk everything for a woman.
But I risked everything for you.
I'm the one who'll always be standing behind you.
What happened?
It's not like you to stay out overnight.
I went out drinking with my friends,
and just slept over somewhere.
That's not like you at all.
I think I'm getting old.
Fatigue got the best of me.
Are you going to work?
He just came home.
You stayed out overnight?
Yes. I'll change and go to work.
Gang-suk's been acting weird recently.
He didn't come home,
and he's looking more tired every day.
I wonder what's going on.
Let's eat breakfast and play again.
Go-stop again?
We didn't finish our match.
Yes, I'll come down.
Your car's here. Let's go take a look.
Already? I thought it'd take a few days.
You know I'm hasty.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Here.
Thank you, Gang-suk.
I should train you, but I'm busy.
Ask that guy for practice.
What's wrong? Is it something you ate?
I've been okay recently. I need to get some air.
Do you want to come with me to meet the bank director?
I can't. I have a meeting right after lunch.
I'll just go out on the roof and get some air.
Have you finished my scarf?
I have to redo it.
Will I get it this winter?
Maybe next winter, if you're lucky.
That long for a scarf?
I might just go catch a rabbit in the mountains.
How determined.
I'm going, Director Ha.
What brings you up here?
I came to get some air because I felt nauseated.
I see. I'm going.
- Director Ha. - Yes.
I saw you with her last time.
I also saw her running into the bathroom crying.
I shouldn't say this to my son,
but I have good intuition about these things.
I feel something between you two. Am I wrong?
Should I pretend not to know?
I'm sorry.
An old man shouldn't be seen with a young girl like her.
That's not something to be sorry about.
I'll be careful at work.
So you do have something going on?
Please forget what you saw.
Did your mother scold you?
Don't worry. She didn't.
What is it?
When are you coming by to pick up my payment?
Later.
I thought it was daily.
It's too much of a hassle.
We'll just go with a monthly payment.
Is it because you spend more treating me afterwards?
I'm glad you know.
But just come. I got paid today.
I'll pay you back $150, so come.
Pay me back later.
What's wrong with you?
Take it when I'm offering.
I'll buy you black bean sauce noodles as interest.
Later.
I have to pay you back today.
Come after you finish work.
Is he in?
He's in a meeting.
- Jin-woo. - Yes.
Is my son contacting the shareholders?
You should ask him directly.
But he won't tell me anything, even if I ask.
Is he making progress?
If there's a problem, then I need to know so I can help.
From what I know,
he's secured a lot of the shares.
- You're here. - Go on.
What brings you here?
I met Jeon Sang-gil.
He'll give us his entire share.
Why didn't you tell me you have shares secured?
What's the percentage?
It's not enough.
Including Jeon Sang-gil's share,
we might have more than the Ha family.
Yoon Sam-wol might have the casting vote.
You mean the housekeeper?
Yes.
Just how much does she have?
0.048
That much?
They're crazy to give that much of a share to a housekeeper!
Maybe she really does have something with Chairman Ha.
I don't think that's the case.
What do we do about this?
I should probably meet her.
You're too young to persuade her,
so I'll go and...
We should give up on her share.
We'll just buy her out with money.
The share is what she received for her lifelong service.
She wouldn't sell it. Just give up on her.
If word of our plan gets out,
then they'll get suspicious.
I'll take care of it, Father.
Nothing good will come from stalling.
Finish it as soon as you can.
Please give me the deed.
Joo-jeong.
It belongs to me.
I'll sell it myself since you won't do it for me.
Would you tell me the reason?
I need to sell it.
So tell me why.
Please give it to me, Brother.
Mr. Chairman.
I got a call saying that
the Pyeongchon elder's been hospitalized.
I have to go visit him.
Brother.
We'll talk later.
Brother.
What is it?
Nothing.
If you need money in a hurry...
you can sell my stock. But don't sell the land.
I wouldn't do that.
It's not like I would do anything with it.
I kept it to honor the Chairman's wish,
but you can sell it if you need the money.
Would you look for potential buyers?
Thank you.
You have land?
Yes. Today?
I'll be right there, Kyung-sub.
We have a lot of work today.
I wanted to leave without seeing you again...
Are you in a hurry to leave?
No, but I don't mean to cause you any concern by staying.
Wait.
Don't leave yet.
What are you saying, Joo-jeong?
You ruined your life because of me.
I can't let you leave like this knowing I'm better off than you.
What are you talking about?
Just don't leave yet, okay?
Did you get some sleep?
I took a nap in my office. How about you?
I've been busy, and didn't have the time.
Why'd you pick me up then?
The guy's supposed to be tougher than the girl.
I could've taken the subway.
What if you'd fallen asleep and woken up at the terminal?
I'm not that dull.
Are you sure about that?
Are you sure you're not dull?
See, you don't even know what I'm talking about.
I didn't wake up until my destination,
so I guess I'm dull.
I told you.
Want to skip today's lesson?
That's a bad habit.
It's not as if we have more things to try.
Are you sure about that?
Aren't there more things a man and a woman can do together?
There you go again.
You think we've done everything.
But I can't agree with you on that.
When you get your own place, we can hang out there.
It's going to be a long ride from her neighborhood to school.
He wouldn't think that.
Aren't you going to a computer cafe?
It's time. See you later.
- You bought a car? - Yes.
It looks nice.
Why are you sweating so much?
I'm nervous because I'm not a good driver.
You came straight from home?
Yes.
Where's your house?
In Seongbuk-dong.
How long did it take you?
Five hours.
That's like going from Seoul to Busan.
Why'd you drive all the way to work?
Just because.
Drive safely, and don't get into an accident.
The geese in a traditional wedding symbolize hierarchy.
When the front goose honks, the back goose responds.
That's interpreted as proper etiquette.
Water, please.
Yes.
Another aspect of the goose's symbolism
is the trace it leaves behind.
That's interpreted as living a memorable life.
Professor Ha.
Yes?
Speaking of marriage, your brothers...
I didn't see their wives at your father's wedding.
Are they allowed to skip such a ceremony?
I heard they were present at the funeral.
Is it something you can't talk about?
They both recently got divorced.
Divorce? In a noble family?
It's past our lesson time.
How irresponsible of me.
I can drop you off. I was on my way out.
Yes.
Honey!
Is our house on fire?
Don't ever say that! You know I hate fire!
Then don't yell like that!
Professor Ha's brothers were recently divorced.
What?
It seems like that family's children have had bad luck.
They're divorced?
One widow and two divorcees.
You didn't have to tell her.
You could've lied.
I can't lie to an elder.
You've never lied before?
I suppose not. But I try not to.
I'm a person who shouldn't be taken at his word.
You're a person who tries not to lie.
If we were a real couple, it would've been interesting.
Then you wouldn't have told me not to believe a word you said.
You know something?
You followed my advice.
That means you believed me.
Excuse me?
Yes?
Your name is?
Oh Jin-ah.
Do you have some time, Miss Oh Jin-ah?
Here you go.
Thank you.
I'm Director Ha Soo-young's stepmother.
I know. A fellow janitor told me.
Whether I'm a stepmother or not,
he's my still my son.
It seems that you two have something going on,
so I wanted to confirm it.
No, Director Ha and I aren't involved.
He's just very kind, even to the janitors...
I remember you came into the bathroom crying.
I didn't know why back then,
but now I think I can figure out why.
It's...
Do you think I'll get in your way?
Please believe me.
We really aren't involved.
I just wanted to know what was going on.
But since you're denying it so fervently, I'm confused.
Am I mistaken, or is there a reason for your denial?
Director Ha's older than you, but since you two are close,
the rumor might get going in the company.
So I just wanted to know what was going on.
I'll quit working here.
So please don't misunderstand Director Ha.
- Miss Oh Jin-ah. - Yes.
Why else would you resign for his sake?
I'm sorry. I'll take my leave.
Give me the money then.
You're just here for the money?
What else would I be here for?
I said I'd treat you to some black bean sauce noodles.
Thanks for the offer.
What's wrong? Are you upset with me?
No.
I just don't want to look stingy by collecting a daily payment.
Then let's go get something to eat.
Your son's cute.
Thanks.
He looks a lot like you.
He'd hate to hear that.
I don't think he likes anything about me.
You heard him ask me if I were cheating.
How does your son know that?
I told you, I lived like a dog in heat.
I've heard that kids nowadays are really fast.
I'm sure it wasn't hard for him to figure out.
Why isn't his mother raising him?
Wouldn't it be better if his mom were raising him?
Do you see her often?
Excuse me.
Yes?
Can I get a bottle of liquor?
Hello?
Are you home?
Yes.
I'm on my way home.
Do you want some fish bean-jam buns?
No, it's all right. Goodbye.
Honey, come here.
Why?
Let me give you some lotion.
Forget it.
Do you want to look like a grandfather to our child?
Definitely not.
This lotion has minerals to help rejuvenate your skin.
Does it feel good?
I feel like I'm aging backward, honey.
My husband's so pretty.
My wife's so pretty.
But you know...
Why did Director Soo-young and Tae-young get a divorce?
I think they had personality differences.
Any details?
You don't want to badmouth your children?
It's just that...
I know Tae-young's reasons,
but I'm not sure about Soo-young's.
What do you mean?
Both he and his ex-wife are soft-spoken.
So I don't think they had a big problem.
But I'm sure there was a reason we don't know.
Soo-young takes after me too much.
I was uncomfortable with his mother,
and Soo-young must've had the same problem.
But it's not like I know all the details.
Then what about Tae-young's reason?
You can't tell me?
He committed adultery.
Adultery?
He wasn't my wife's biological child.
I've done terrible things to women.
When I was in the army, I met a bar girl.
I was tired of being in the army,
and I had it in me to make trouble.
She wasn't meant to be anything serious.
But one day, she told me she was pregnant.
I cussed her and denied that it was my child.
She called me a jerk and left.
She quit the bar, and just disappeared.
So I assumed she'd had an abortion.
But months later, I got a call from her,
saying she was in the hospital.
I went to the hospital, and she was already in labor.
But...
She bled too much after giving birth...
She told me as she was dying,
It's your child, you jerk.
That's the life I've lived.
Do you need something?
I thought I'd get some coffee.
I'll get it for you.
You should've met that girl today.
She ran out crying when we were talking.
Director Ha.
Yes?
I don't think I can just pretend that I don't know anything.
The head housewife...
Yes?
...can't be too young?
You're younger than me.
I meant in general.
You and Director Soo-young both married older women.
Is that a rule for firstborns?
Only because the elders wanted children as soon as possible.
And the head housewife has a lot of responsibilities,
so they preferred older women.
Is a young head housewife out of the question?
What are you trying to say?
Do you need permission from the elders
for the firstborn's marriage?
That's...
Even for our marriage,
Father went through a lot to get permission.
Being a firstborn is a terrible deal.
What brought this on?
I feel sorry for Director Soo-young
for having to carry the burden of the firstborn.
I'm going.
When are you coming for the payment tomorrow?
I told you I'm lazy.
Call me when you have the entire amount ready.
I'll pay you back daily.
- Don't. - Stop being a jerk.
I'll pay you daily no matter how much.
So don't be lazy.
That's not the reason why, you stupid.
I know better than that, you stupid.
You're getting under my skin.
I hate the fact that I have to watch myself in front you.
Let's stop being friends, Ha Tae-young.
I can't just be friends with you.
Ask me why not. Ask me what I want.
Don't say that.
I already told you I'm a jerk.
Good night.
Why aren't you asking me, you jerk?
Ask me what I want!
Yes, Professor.
It's in the computer at school.
Yes.
No, don't come out.
I'll send it to you via e-mail.
Good night.
Do you have to go back to school?
Yes, the Dean forgot to take some files.
I have to send them via e-mail.
Why didn't you just have her do it herself?
Don't make life harder for yourself.
But I like to. I can sleep well.
Do you have to exhaust yourself to go to sleep?
How many hours do you sleep a day?
About enough.
While I was taking you around, you must've slept well.
I did.
Then why's it that I have insomnia?
I should be equally exhausted.
You'll sleep well after the show is over.
So you know?
That I got insomnia because of this show?
First the vending machine coffee,
and now I have to serve it myself?
Thank you.
You should be thankful.
You're the first woman I've made coffee for.
Give me a kiss me after work as a sign of gratitude.
Don't ignore me.
I'm not that thankful.
The third time's the charm.
What else would we do at this hour in this boring room?
You can take a nap.
I need some time to organize the data.
Am I attractive when I'm asleep?
You seem to like me sleeping.
I just wanted you to be quiet.
Fine, I'll shut up and go to sleep.
Since when have I been so obedient?
Why am I letting a woman order me around like that?
Is it going to take five hours to drive home?
Are you going home?
Why do you ask?
Want to give me a ride home?
Sure, but it'll take a very long time.
It's all right.
I don't think I can go home sober
and make it through the night.
I'm going to drink some beer, so go ahead.
Can I go with you?
But you can't drink.
What if you fall asleep on the street?
You can sleep in my car until you sober up...
Did you buy a car...
...so I could sleep in it when I'm drunk?
Not necessarily...
What's wrong with you?
You can't break your fantasy if you look after me like this.
Then what's the point of trying?
I thought that was a person.
Hey!
Are you all right?
Hey!
Can you hear me?
Maybe I do look attractive sleeping.
I'm finished.
I didn't think of this before,
but it's all right...
...listening to you type on the keyboard, and falling asleep.
Let's go.
Hey, Hye-joo.
What happened?
Her breathing's normal.
She just lost consciousness.
What happened to her?
It's good that you were with her.
What were you doing with him at this hour?
Seeing you came very fast after the phone call,
you were with him at school?
Now's not the time.
You know I'm only concerned about one person.
I'm not worried about Hye-joo,
but the fact you came running with her brother upsets me.
Let's just worry about Hye-joo for now.
I don't have room for her in my mind.
Did he leave?
He's not going to leave.
Not for Hye-joo, but for you, I assume.
Maybe our show didn't help them at all.
It only confused our feelings.
Take him and leave. She's not in critical condition.
I'll stay here.
We're still lovers, aren't we?
Thank you.
I keep thanking you for Hye-joo.
I'm not here for your sister, but for the woman in that room.
I know that.
Can you keep it up for four years?
Why can't you answer me?
The steady one wins the fight.
What do you mean?
Are you admitting it's just a show?
Stop it, Gang-suk.
Just live the way you are.
Even if you hesitate, the end is near.
She must have bad memories involving a little girl.
Any ladies in the family involved in an accident
when they were children?
No.
Judging from the test last time,
something in her memory must be triggering this symptom.
What do we have to do?
How about trying hypnotherapy tomorrow?
That's one way to discover the root of her fear.
Okay, be safe.
Gang-suk's going to Gangneung with Hye-joo.
Why? Gangneung?
You heard me while you were watching a drama!
Only because I've seen this four times.
He's making Hye-joo practice driving.
Gang-suk's such a busybody.
He has to work, care for his sister...
That's not all.
How about cleaning up after an immature dad?
It's been a while since you slept with your son.
It's because Grandfather's not home.
I hope the Pyeongchon elder recovers soon.
The chairman must be exhausted at the hospital.
Grandma, Dan-ah isn't coming home tonight.
Again?
That makes two nights in a row that she's working all night.
I bet Dan-ah's doing someone else's work.
She has no joy in her life,
so she buries herself in work.
You knew that?
I'm not a complete fool, Grandma.
Get some sleep.
I'll live like that too.
I won't think about anything else,
and just live for your sake.
No, Gang-suk. I want to go home.
Hye-joo, we need to know the reason.
No, I just want to go home.
Please help. Hye-joo will listen to you.
No, I don't want to.
Hye-joo.
Just get the treatment.
You can't stay like this forever.
You really scared me last night.
Is that what you want to do?
How old are you now?
I'm 22 years old.
Are you attending school?
Yes.
Is there a guy you like?
Yes.
When did you first meet him?
Last spring.
Only family members should enter.
They're family.
How old are you now?
I'm seven years old.
What do you see around you?
The ocean.
My brother's smiling at me.
That's good.
Can we go a little farther back in time?
What's the scariest event you can remember?
You don't have to be afraid.
That time has passed,
and you can wake up whenever you want to.
How old are you now?
I'm five.
You're five.
What do you see around you?
I see our house.
What are you doing in the house?
I'm waiting for my brother to come home.
It's about time he came home.
Did he come home?
No.
What do you see?
I see an adult.
It's a guy.
He's holding a child. She's about my age.
He's screaming, "Give me back my daughter!"
You cold-blooded punk!
Give back my daughter!
Her arm...
The child's arm is drooping.
I think...
...she's dead.
You took the medicine, so just go to sleep.
Don't think about anything else.
So Hye-joo remembers the incident?
No, that would've been better.
She was too afraid,
so her mind suppressed the incident subconsciously.
You need to tell her we had to take revenge.
Be quiet.
So that's what made Hye-joo a half-wit.
Mother.
Do you remember?
It happened when I wasn't home.
No, I mean about your brother.
He was five years older than you.
Do you remember your brother?
He died when you were four.
Yes.
He was such a bright kid.
We worked our fingers to the bone to start our antique store.
I felt like I was on top of the world.
I had a smart child and my own store.
Then the heavens must've cursed me,
because my store burnt down.
Your brother got serious burns on his entire body.
The medical fee was too expensive.
So I went to a lender in the market
and I begged him for a loan.
I got on my knees and begged him to help me save my son.
But he refused because I didn't have collateral.
My son's life was on the line, and he refused!
Your brother died because we were poor.
I made a resolution when he died,
that I would take revenge.
I did everything I could do to ruin that guy's life.
I guess it was karma.
His daughter got a terminal disease.
The day Hye-joo remembers,
he came to our house holding his dead daughter
and blamed us for her death.
But why does she remember that incident?
We didn't do anything wrong.
Why does my daughter have to suffer for our revenge?
Even if Hye-joo turned out the way she is,
I don't regret what I did.
I had to watch my son die!
Let everyone cast their stones at me for being filthy rich!
I don't at all regret how I've lived my life!
Hello?
I'm outside your house.
Did you have a drink?
Stop me.
It doesn't matter what I'm planning.
Just tell me to stop.
I can't do anything else for you.
But I can be your friend.
Thank you for being my friend.
Mister.
I'll try to change, so can you wait for me?
I don't have experience, but I can still feel something.
We're going out starting today.
Director Lee Gang-suk
wants the management rights transferred.
You planned this from the beginning!
You said you'd love Professor Ha!
You know the kind of person I am.
I'm cruel to women.
Just rely on the memories of that guy.
You don't have to remember me.
Eat well, and don't fight with yourself too much.
TO BE CONTINUED...