Episode 41
He's not in there!
Let go!
Stop it!
Do you know who I am?
I'm Kim Sun-tae.
So what? What brings you here?
You know the darned reason!
Stop it. Please come outside.
Leave us alone.
Director!
Leave.
Let's sit down and talk.
Or you could just punch me.
So you're admitting what you did?
You're just here to make trouble.
And do I have a reason not to?
Let's just sit down.
If I lose my patience, I'll beat you without mercy.
My father passed away because of stress
brought on by the company's bankruptcy.
I became obsessed with gambling.
I couldn't even return to Korea when I heard he was ill.
I only found out later
that the shares I sold were being manipulated.
I got a hold of Marco,
and found out that punk outside was involved.
Then I realized I was caught in a trap.
After my father passed away, my family was ruined.
My eldest brother was locked up,
and my other brother ran away.
You don't feel guilty about ruining our family?
Haven't you heard what people are saying about
Myeongseong's bankruptcy?
It was due to the collaboration of the three brothers.
I believe it started with purchasing shares
to avoid the inheritance tax.
Your eldest brother was too busy having an affair
to pay attention to the company.
I heard he embezzled company funds
to buy a house overseas for an actress.
Isn't he in prison for embezzlement?
If it hadn't been for you, we would've been fine!
I told you already.
Don't make me lose my patience.
I won't let you get away!
This shows me you have no evidence whatsoever.
If you had any proof of my illegal actions,
you would've gone to the police.
If you apologized, I would've negotiated with you.
But you need to be taught a lesson.
Negotiation? Do I look that foolish?
You think I can't see that it's a trap?
Leave before you look any more pathetic.
A druggie can't pack a punch.
Why don't you go and take care of yourself?
Then maybe you'll be able to throw a better punch.
Drag him out.
What's going on?
Director.
Please escort my guest out.
Lee Gang-suk.
Don't think it's over.
Close the door.
When'd you get here?
You workaholic.
You didn't notice me for the last ten minutes.
Are you here to bother me for lunch?
Am I too pesky?
Isn't it tiring to drive back and forth so much?
Don't. Someone might see us.
I'm tired.
But I thought I'd feel better if I saw you.
Is something wrong at work?
No.
Then why are you tired?
That was just an excuse since you were being mean.
Don't look at me with those suggestive eyes.
Unless you want to jump the gun.
What if we had met earlier,
after you'd sent him off?
What if we'd met as students in college?
You would've been in mourning,
so you probably wouldn't have noticed me,
but I'm sure I would've fallen for you.
Then I would've been bothering you like I am now.
A year or two later, we might've dated.
Why do you say such things?
Maybe I would've lived a different life,
one as a regular college student.
Going after you who wouldn't give me the time of day.
You're sad we didn't meet sooner?
Just think of it like this.
We met when we could recognize each other.
I needed ten years,
and you needed time to be weary of the scorpion's nature.
In my next life,
I'll be someone who doesn't hurt others.
Then I'll find you sooner than I did this time.
Hyun-ji didn't beat you up today?
Do you want me to get beaten up?
I just get worried about which eye she'll bruise next.
I told her I'd consider it.
What?
Marriage.
You said you might find someone better.
But if I hadn't replied, she might've beaten me up.
You're pathetic.
You don't have to come in.
I should escort you all the way.
What happened?
She volunteered for criminal justice today too.
Are you the only female officer?
Everyone tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen.
You.
I'm home.
You're injured?
No, I got nicked by a wooden stud.
You should've been careful.
Criminal justice department?
Don't yell.
You're putting yourself there to get even more injuries?
I was originally in that department.
I like it more than the traffic department.
Divorce me if you want to do that.
Did you say "divorce"? Don't say it so lightly.
Better to divorce you now than to lose a wife.
Don't say such grim things!
You know what my dream is.
I want to be like the lady in Lethal Weapon.
So divorce me and follow your dream.
Stop saying "divorce."
How can I not say that in this situation?
Grandfather wants to see you two.
It's only been a few days,
and you're already fighting?
Grandfather, this girl wants to transfer to criminal justice.
This girl?
I mean my wife.
Has it been decided?
Not yet.
My superiors are considering my contribution so far.
Then it's not set in stone yet.
Grandfather, this girl...
I mean, she's volunteering to get hurt by fighting thugs!
She's such an idiot!
Sorry.
Mal-soon.
Yes, Grandfather.
I understand very well that someone has to take a risk
to protect citizens.
But you're not on your own anymore.
You have a husband and a son.
Unless it's necessary,
you shouldn't make your husband worry
by putting yourself in a dangerous post.
Answer him.
I understand, Grandfather.
We need to talk.
You wanted to talk, right?
Mom.
Yes.
I'm so disappointed in you, Mom.
I won't transfer to criminal justice.
It's not that.
Then what?
I told you this at the pizza restaurant.
You can get married, but you can't get a divorce.
I let my anger get the best of me.
So you can say "divorce" so easily?
I didn't mean that.
I'm so embarrassed.
You fight and talk about divorce.
I'm embarrassed to be your son.
That's going too far.
We're sorry, Dong-dong. We apologize.
Do you mean that?
Yes.
Dad.
Sorry.
Then write a letter of apology.
Do we have to?
I do that at school as punishment.
- Ten pages. - Ten pages?
It's your first time, so just a page.
Let me know when you've finished.
It's your fault!
You said divorce!
You started it!
It must've been quite a show.
They were making a commotion,
so her officer friend couldn't stay for dinner.
You were only worried about him?
Don't say that.
You don't have to help out.
But I can't slack off.
I heard you were getting a divorce.
No, Grandmother.
I have to write a letter of apology.
What?
Dong-dong asked for one.
He's like your mother-in-law.
So let me hear your answer now.
Is that why you wanted me to bring her?
What else would it be?
I wanted to talk it over.
There's nothing to talk about.
I just need her answer.
Dan-ah.
Yes.
I need your answer,
so I can decide about moving and buying a family house.
Father, let's have a talk after she leaves.
I...
Go on.
I understand why you want a genealogy so eagerly.
That's great.
Then we don't need to talk.
Just bring it tomorrow.
Father, Mother.
A genealogy is...
Not something you can buy, I know.
I'm not saying that I'll buy it from you.
It's just a book with people's names,
and a record of family lines.
It's meaningless to those who are outside of that family.
Starting a family with a purchased genealogy is like
living with a mask on.
I want to spend my life honoring and respecting you.
Stop trying to teach us. You sound so logical.
Be quiet.
Go on.
Instead of buying another family's genealogy,
I think it'd be better to start a new one with you.
We don't want our future children
to be in some other family's genealogy.
I understand why you want an esteemed family name
for your children.
I thought about giving you the genealogy I had,
but I don't think that's the right thing.
I'm sorry to give you such a long answer to your question.
You're showing off.
We already know what you said.
Start a new family line. A new family line...
But it's not like people will respect us for that.
That'll have more meaning for my grandchild.
Honey.
- Dan-ah. - Yes, Father.
Can I really start a new genealogy?
From my father's line?
Yes, you can.
Then let's start one.
That's a really good decision, Father.
You let her talk you into it again.
But she's making perfect sense.
You didn't even bother listening when I talked to you.
You didn't talk the way she did.
You weren't as articulate and eloquent as her.
I only got ticked off when you said I'd look crude.
She has a way with words.
Nice going, you two.
Housekeeper. Is dinner ready?
It's almost ready.
What?
I'll help her.
Don't. She can handle it herself.
You don't have to.
You're already looking after your daughter-in-law?
Don't pout.
Let's see how good your cooking is.
I didn't expect her to be a good cook
because she's a professor.
You're so fortunate.
It's good.
- Mrs. Lee. - What?
Do I have to quit once she moves in?
She won't have any time for housework.
She was just trying to score some points for today.
No, Mother.
She's really diligent with housework.
Now's a bad time to talk back to me.
You're so slow-witted.
Sister, I think you'll have a hard time here,
thanks to him.
Let's eat.
It's good.
What are you doing here alone?
I'm washing rice for tomorrow.
Where are Grandmother Sam-wol and Jo-man?
I told them I could do it.
They're abusing you.
You know I'm a terrible cook.
Most of the time, I just watch them.
Let me.
Don't. I'll finish soon.
Go back.
No, I'll just watch you.
I wanted to give you a break from all your hard work.
It's a little warmer. Spring must be near.
Yes.
It feels great to be walking with you.
I want to show off to other people.
I want to show off that we're married.
Good job on getting him to defect.
What am I, a spy or something?
You're good.
I should practice too.
You can't work on it. It's reflexes.
Fine, you win.
I'll report you for lewd conduct in public.
Did you go somewhere?
We took a walk together.
I'm jealous.
You were just on a date too.
I'm not living with her yet.
Okay, then stay jealous.
Keep up your lewd conduct.
You heard him.
He seems so happy.
Aren't all newlyweds happy?
He wasn't like that before.
I didn't see him do that with his ex-wife.
Is that right?
Yes, good night.
Listen to your elder.
You heard what your brother said.
- Happy? - Are you kidding me?
Jin-ah and Soo-young went on a stroll,
and we're here writing letters...
Hurry up before Dong-dong comes in.
Apology.
I'm really sorry that I mentioned divorce.
Dear Son.
What else should I write?
I wrote three more lines.
What?
Your mom provoked me into saying divorce
but that will never happen again.
You're blaming me?
But it's true.
And it's not your fault for mentioning divorce?
You shouldn't have ticked me off.
But you didn't have to go as far as saying divorce!
You're fighting again?
No way.
I can't even sleep because of you two.
Did they finish their apology letters?
Yes.
Dong-dong.
I don't know if it's proper for you to make them do that.
I don't want to do this either.
But you know they won't behave otherwise.
I'm sorry to hear that.
We're supposed to set the wedding date,
so how about on a Sunday a month from now?
The Pyeongchon elder said that's an auspicious day.
Grandfather.
Can you hasten the wedding date?
How about next week?
But we have so much to prepare.
We'll just have a modest wedding like her brothers did.
That's what you think. But your mother...
I understand your feelings,
but please consider ours too.
How about two weeks then? A month is too long.
Even a month is too short.
- Grandfather. - Yes.
How about we play baduk to decide?
You're ridiculous.
Play baduk to set a wedding date?
Give me a moment.
Let me ask the Pyeongchon elder for another day's fortune.
Father.
Here's the phone.
He's such trouble. And Father too...
He's just being lenient.
If Director Lee wins,
then let's set it for two weeks from now.
Then I won't have enough time to prepare the gifts.
Let's hurry.
He just can't wait to be with Dan-ah.
He's such a pest.
It's because he loves her too much.
I've never seen a baduk match to choose a wedding date.
Be quiet.
I can't focus.
I really have to win. Please be quiet, Brother.
Dan-ah.
Where'd you find a freak like him?
Don't say that about your future brother-in-law.
He's such a weirdo.
Go knead the dough.
Sorry?
We're having noodles for lunch.
Go do it for the family.
Someone's playing baduk, and I'm here kneading dough.
Do you see me complaining?
You can't even fry an egg?
It's not as easy as it seems.
Go wash the pumpkin.
I bet you hope Gang-suk wins.
Tae-young.
I want you to stay, but I bet you don't want to.
What a greedy person.
You bring your wife here,
but you don't want to let go of your sister.
You don't know what it feels like to lose a sister.
Keep it up, you two.
Shut up for now.
I don't want to write more letters.
That's two pages for you.
Grandfather.
What is it?
What are you doing?
Please let me win.
I don't want a draw.
Please let me win for today.
Mercy doesn't belong in a battle.
A month is too long. Please save me.
Just bring him home.
It's not what you think.
If you're not dating him,
why's your computer filled with his pictures?
That's just...
I saw him escort you home.
We're really nothing. I'm going.
Why's she lying to us?
Soon-jin.
Go after her.
Where's Jo-man?
She went shopping for clothes.
But she never buys clothes.
Hot!
Did you get burnt?
You're such an idiot.
Dong-dong might hear you.
I mean, you're so careless.
Did you get a cut?
I'm OK.
You're bleeding. Let's go treat it.
It's all right.
Come on.
Soo-young's all pale.
He might take her to the emergency room.
I won, Dan-ah!
Our wedding's in two weeks.
Good for you.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
You're family now, so help out.
- Sorry? - Knead the dough.
I've never done it before.
Then learn how. Now.
Don't pick on him. He's still a guest.
Are you ignoring me?
All right.
You didn't wash your hands.
Go wash them first.
You're already cowering to our family?
We could've gone to a better restaurant.
There's no point in wasting money.
Food's all the same.
I see.
You're really down-to-earth.
Salty!
Isn't this soup salty?
It isn't?
You lost your taste buds?
That's terrible.
My life's so tragic.
There's more.
What is it?
I'm haunted by a housekeeping ghost.
A ghost?
I can't do anything well.
I always break dishes, and I can't embroider...
It's so tragic.
But I've always been into sad movies,
and sympathized with the heroine with a tragic fate.
That's what I felt when I first saw you.
A heroine with a tragic fate.
Hye-joo has a part-time job?
Just to spend time with him there.
Does that mean he comes from a poor family?
If he's poor,
then he's perfect for a live-in son-in-law.
That's not right.
That's when you're having a girl marry into your family.
Forget all that.
As long as he's smart and handsome, I'm okay.
One thing's for sure. He's really handsome.
If it weren't for Hye-joo, I'd go for him.
Take a break.
We had a lot of customers today.
When do you get the results?
For graduate school?
Yes.
Next week.
Okay.
I wish I'd passed too.
I'd have entered the army.
To be honest, I wanted to fail.
But since you're afraid of me going away,
I wish I'd passed.
I was just being greedy.
I told myself not to be greedy,
but it happened regardless.
Perhaps it'd be better if you entered the army.
Then you'd have an easier time getting over it.
I can do that here too.
I hope I pass the exam.
Two weeks?
That's such a short time.
I begged them and pulled it two weeks earlier.
Let's get it over with.
Then you'll finally get him to stay home.
Honey, look on the bright side.
Stop trying to sweet-talk me.
I have to look for a place to host a thousand guests.
A thousand?
And that's only our guests.
I don't know how many they've invited.
Why do we have so many guests?
You know my connections.
I need to let the world know my son's getting married.
You saw their sons' weddings.
They were really modest.
Listen to yourself.
They were second marriages.
Not to mention one of them had a kid.
But this is your first marriage.
I don't like crowds.
Don't argue with me. I'll take care of it.
But it's my wedding.
Let's not make it a big deal.
Be honest.
You're embarrassed that it's Professor Ha's second wedding.
I'm not.
Then just stay out of it.
What is that on your shirt?
Sorry?
Something's on your shirt.
I was kneading dough.
What?
I helped my brothers prepare noodles.
You're such a fool.
It was fun.
Don't tick off your mother anymore.
Mother, I don't want a big wedding.
Go up.
Honey.
Want to play go-stop? I'll let you win.
I'm not in the mood.
I understand he loves his girl,
but going as far as to doing their housework?
- Honey. - What?
A thousand is too many.
What now?
What if he runs away and has a secret wedding?
We don't want that.
I wouldn't worry about that.
Professor Ha knows better than that.
I'm sorry, Mother.
I spent my savings on something,
and I don't have much left.
Don't be silly.
Your brothers are helping out a lot.
Even if you had money, we don't want it.
We just want you to be with someone you love.
Thank you.
You're most definitely welcome.
It's not like you did anything.
What do you mean?
- Dan-ah. - Yes.
I like him more every day.
I thought he was cold-hearted,
but I can see why you said it had to be him.
And thanks to you, I got the courage to marry her.
I saw you take courage,
and I followed suit in asking her to marry me.
Thank you for that.
Gang-suk's a playboy,
but I'll make sure he never gets around again.
That was so crude.
What did I do?
You couldn't have spoken like Soo-young?
You ruined the mood after Soo-young's touching speech.
I had to say it though.
I can't believe you two are twins.
Are you sure you're not an adopted son?
Didn't I tell you that I hate being compared to my brother?
Then you should keep your mouth shut.
Fine, I'm just a moron, okay?
Be quiet. Dong-dong will hear you.
This sucks!
Both my wife and my son look down on me.
My life sucks!
Be quiet!
Hello?
Yes, Mom.
Yes.
Really?
Okay.
Tell him to work hard.
Okay, bye.
Honey.
What is it?
What?
You found a job for my brother-in-law at the resort?
There was an opening.
I'm sorry and thank you.
Don't be.
So what if you're not as cultured as Soo-young?
Stop saying that!
Mother, it's too extravagant.
I wish I could do more.
But...
Your brothers want the best for you.
Just accept it.
I feel bad for my sisters.
They'll understand.
You shouldn't have walked so much in your condition.
I'm not at that stage yet.
I have a small bulge, but my vomiting is gone.
Since we're here, I think I should buy some clothes.
A stylish person like me to be wearing maternity outfits...
You have a good figure, so you'll look good in anything.
That's true.
How was shopping?
It was okay.
I'll buy the rest of the gifts without Dan-ah knowing.
Thank you.
Let's not make her worry about that.
I hope it's a girl.
Why?
I'll take revenge for what I went through.
How would you do that?
I'll send her off to a family without anything.
As if you'd really do that.
Just watch. I picked a name already.
- What? - Dan-dan.
I passed.
I think I'm really smart.
I didn't study at all, but I still passed.
Did you pray for me to pass?
I'll treat you tonight.
No, I'll treat you. Bring your friends too.
Welcome.
Mom.
Why are you here?
I'm Hye-joo's mother.
I'm Jeong Hyun-gyu.
I told Hye-joo to bring you home,
but she wouldn't listen.
Her father's curious about you too,
so I came to see you in person.
Mom, it's not like that.
Let me talk to him.
Please, Mom.
They aren't anything.
Then why's her computer filled with his pictures?
Judging from his lost look,
I think they aren't together.
I was happy thinking she was dating him...
It's unrequited love.
Hye-joo's in love with him.
Enjoy.
- Did you get the results? - Yes.
Entering the army?
I'm not dumb like you guys.
I passed easily.
Then why's Hye-joo outside pouting?
I thought it was because you failed.
What's wrong?
I'm embarrassed.
Your cousin's funny.
She probably gave them the wrong idea.
It's not entirely her fault.
I have a lot of your pictures on my computer.
My cousin saw them and thought we were dating.
You have pictures of me on your computer?
When did you take those pictures?
Do I seem like a stalker?
I won't turn you in if you treat me later on.
Okay.
Kim Sun-tae's on the phone.
I told him you weren't here, but he kept calling.
- What extension? - Two.
This is Lee Gang-suk.
I have no reason to meet with you.
Okay.
You're going to meet with him?
Leave.
I don't think you should.
I'll take care of it.
As you said,
I'm just a druggie who can't even fight back.
I'm hopeless.
Even without you, I would've ended up like this anyway.
But not to this degree. If not for you...
I wouldn't have hit rock bottom.
So I'm here to ask you for a final favor.
I want to spend the rest of my life in Las Vegas.
Give me $3 million dollars.
Then I'll forgive you for everything you've done.
You're not making any sense.
Redeem yourself for putting me in the sewer.
That should be chump change for you.
I don't know your definition of chump change.
I don't owe you any money.
Don't ever call me out again.
Please.
Did you think I would care?
I'm not asking you without any dirt on you.
Manipulating shares is illegal.
I had to go through a lot to dig up dirt on you.
Then take what you have to the police.
Let's negotiate.
Negotiation happens when two parties can exchange something.
There's nothing I want to give you.
The least I can do is pay for the drinks.
Please make your way out of the sewer.
I won't go down alone!
I heard you met Myungseong's third son.
Yes.
That was dangerous.
He's trash.
What did he want?
He asked for $3 million dollars.
Crazy punk.
Don't mind him.
I heard he's digging up dirt on you.
I took care of him, so don't worry.
Gang-suk.
Yes.
$3 million is too much,
but give him some cash and get rid of him.
If I do that, he'll just come back for more.
It would only encourage him to blackmail me further.
I'm just worried about you.
I'll ignore him, and he'll give up.
You're late.
Welcome home.
I guess Dan-ah is really getting married.
You have your hands full with wedding preparations
so early into your own marriages...
You're just watching them?
I'm pregnant, so I get dizzy when I bend forward.
It's not because you can't sew?
Please don't embarrass me in front of my daughters.
Why did you come out?
The bride's not supposed to help with the preparations.
I'll just thread the needles.
Your snack is ready.
I was just getting hungry.
How the heck did you sew your skirt to the blanket?
Dan-ah, it's your cell phone.
He's so pesky. Go answer it.
Is it just your skirt?
Yes.
What are you doing?
Everyone's sewing my blanket,
so I was trying to help.
Is that blanket for us?
Yes.
So we're getting married, after all.
- Dan-ah. - Yes.
Thank you for marrying a guy like me,
even after I've been so terrible to other people in the world.
Why are you saying that?
Just because.
I'll make you a promise.
Since I have to become like you,
I'll change my ways.
Three days before we can do it.
Is that all you can think of our wedding?
I can't help getting excited since I've waited so long.
You sound so desperate.
Whose fault is that?
Wait here, I'll get some coffee.
I don't want any.
I'll text you on the way back.
Just wait.
I'll show you the true colors of a desperate guy
on our first night.
I can't make her cry...
An accident?
This is why I was against her!
She has a hex that curses her husband's!
You're too much.
I'm sorry.
Maybe it was because of my regrets.
I'll erase them from my mind.
How about your life as the price?
I asked him to put his life on the line.
Mrs. Lee.
Do you think I'll let her marry into my family?
He's still unconscious.
Please prepare for the worst.
What if Gang-suk passes away?
If it's my fate that caused his accident,
please trade my life for his.
TO BE CONTINUED...