(Episode 3)
Why do you want to break up all of a sudden?
You come from a poor family.
I found a job.
You'll be working at a company for a salary.
- What more do you want? - I want to marry a doctor.
I won't have to worry about money then.
You were really good to me.
I'll think about you even after I get married.
Are you getting married?
Go.
I said go.
Thanks for all you've done for me.
Congratulations. It's six weeks.
Really?
Is this our second child?
It's so small.
It feels different from when I had Bang Geul.
Nice to meet you, baby.
- Are you feeling all right? - Yes.
These sonogram images...
made me feel better.
That's a relief.
There's going to be so many hurdles in my way.
- I have to cheer up. - That' right.
Let's request for an extended maternity and childcare leave.
I don't need to go on childcare leave.
I'm going to go on maternity leave and get back to work.
It's going to be too much for you.
I'd rather work than feel pressured at work.
And I don't want to discontinue my career.
They're going to be restructuring the departments soon.
I won't get promoted once I take the childcare leave.
I'm going to apply for the national day-care first.
They take infants, too.
They say career breaks are a problem in today's society,
but nobody cooperates with parenting.
There's no solution.
I'll probably find a day-care centre before I have the baby, right?
If not, I'll be in big trouble.
Stop it!
See. I think someone's moving in.
I guess so.
Wait up!
Wait up. Thank you.
Are you moving in one level below us?
Do you live in apartment 501?
Yes, I'm looking forward to knowing you.
Same here.
Aren't these incredible?
- What is? - These.
These are treasures I gathered over the years.
Is that right?
See you.
He's unique.
He was treating his dishes like they were his girlfriend.
Where were you?
I was getting my dishes.
They're just dishes. Why would you carry them yourself?
They're not just dishes. Each one of them are my treasures.
I'll go hand out these rice cakes to the neighbours.
Nobody hands out rice cakes any more. That's old school.
Daddy! When are we going to eat?
Keep studying.
How is this old school?
I was just trying to be friendly.
Really? Are you pregnant with my sibling?
Yes! I'll finally have a younger sibling.
- Are you happy? - I'm so happy.
I won't be bored on my own any more.
Mummy, I'll take care of the baby...
so you can focus on your work.
That sounds wonderful. Thank you!
Who's that? Who is it?
I'm from downstairs.
You moved in today, right?
This isn't much,
- but please accept it. - Thank you.
I haven't seen people hand out rice cakes these days.
Thank you.
Hello, I'm Kim Bang Geul.
You're so polite.
Why is your door wide open?
- Who's this lady? - Hello, Mother.
She just moved in downstairs. She was handing out rice cakes.
- I'll see you again. - Okay, see you later.
Why are you making me come on a weekend?
What is it? What's the matter?
Well...
We wanted to invite you over for a meal.
I can sense you're going to ask for a favour.
What did I tell you? I told you that was a conception dream.
Watch. This one's going to be a son.
Mum.
- I can't. - What?
I can't look after your child over this small chicken.
- How did you know? - Mi So.
Why don't you quit your work and be a housewife?
Now that you have a second child, you won't be able to keep up.
If both of us don't work,
- we won't make enough money. - What do you mean?
My son is a decent man. You'll manage.
I'm not that decent of a man.
We came this far because of her, and Mi So has dreams of her own.
She can't quit work just because she's pregnant.
Gosh, you fool.
Can't you help us for a year?
We won't ask for more.
If I don't work, I won't have money to feed myself.
How would I look after your child?
I'll pay you for it.
I'm capable of feeding myself, so why would I get money from you?
On top of that,
it's difficult for even young people like you to raise a child.
Who will be responsible if I hurt my back doing that?
Mum, please.
You always imagine the worst.
My friend who lives in Seongsu-dong was...
- What about her? - recently hospitalised...
after taking care of her grandsons.
I'm sorry, Mum.
We shouldn't have brought this up.
If you really want to keep working,
you can go and find your mum.
- Mum. - I know she abandoned you,
but she's still your mother, isn't she?
You can go.
You jerk.
You acted so nicely when you asked for a favour,
but you're so quick to turn your back on me.
- Gosh. Bang Geul, I'm leaving. - Wait. Honey, stop her. Mother.
- You should let him drive you. - Gosh.
I don't need you two.
How can she be so selfish?
Don't blame her.
The government is the one who should support parents.
Don't blame the elderly for not helping us.
I'm just frustrated. That's all.
I never told them about my back pain because I knew they'd be worried.
How can they be so selfish?
Hello again.
Hello.
Do you live with your son?
No, both my daughter and my son-in-law work,
so I come to babysit my grandson.
I guess you are another helpless grandmother.
Do you think your daughter will be thankful for all that you do?
She'll just blame you for everything that goes wrong.
I do this because I like helping her out.
No one likes that.
They say that even farming is better than babysitting.
I told you I'm fine with this.
I'm just sad to see another grandmother suffer.
Look at you.
If they made you babysit,
they should at least take out the garbage.
You shouldn't let them do that to you.
How can she ignore me like that?
I feel sorry for her daughter-in-law.
- Hello, good morning. - Hello.
What happened? Did you get a check-up?
Yes, I am pregnant with my second child.
Are you serious?
I told you, Mi So.
Those pregnancy testers are very accurate.
Congratulations.
Now what?
What will you do?
I will return to work right after my maternity leave.
Do you think those three months are short?
That's my lawful right.
Don't you know that your boss stands closer to you than the law?
Why do you think people don't use those?
They're afraid of their bosses.
Also, who will take over your work?
You can forget about work...
and go become a full-time mum.
If you keep harassing me,
I'm going to upload your verbal abuse on the intranet.
Verbal abuse?
Am I wrong?
Ms Lee, that was a good blow.
Women may be weak,
but mothers are strong.
(Mrs Cinderella's recipes)
It's Sorry Mum.
I was disappointed that we couldn't meet that day.
I'd love to meet you if we have another occasion.
Sorry Mum, I wanted to be there, too.
Hello?
Why do you ask? I'm at home.
What?
Why are you home so early?
I came to rest because I have a headache.
Does it hurt a lot? Did you take medicine?
There is always a reason behind a lie.
I didn't say anything...
because you don't like when I socialise with other mums.
I was going to bring your lunch box to you.
When someone feels guilty, they don't make sense, either.
What do you mean?
Why is the kitchen so clean...
when you made my lunch box?
Right.
- I was going to order sushi. - I had sushi yesterday.
There isn't a law against eating it two days in a row.
Are you talking back to me?
Just wait.
I'll make lunch.
How dare you think about giving me takeout food?
I don't make money to eat takeout food.
- Okay, I'll never do that again. - I am not finished.
Why can't you ever humour me?
How could I do better than this?
Some women have to work because they married an incompetent man.
Aren't you living their dream life?
This is worse than theirs.
There is no one like me.
I am good looking, nice and competent.
Aren't your friends jealous of you...
for having a good husband like me?
What an idiot!
Go make lunch.
I heard Mi So is pregnant.
Words get around fast.
Everyone says that she will quit soon.
Why would she quit?
She'll return after her maternity leave.
This is how ignorant men are.
Whether it's maternity leave or childcare leave, they're the same.
My Mi So is a strong woman.
She said that she'll be fine.
I'm worried that she's in trouble.
Having a child is bad, but having two children is worse.
She'll work by the day and rear kids by the night.
I'm going to help her out.
Helping her out means that you'll only take a small part of it.
A married couple should rear children together.
You aren't there just to help.
You're right.
Take good care of Mi So.
She's probably feeling awful.
- Hey, it's you. - Hello.
How are you doing?
I'm okay so far.
- Hey, friend. - Yes?
Will you help Mi So relieve her stress?
She never got a chance to hang out with a friend until now.
- What about Bang Geul? - I got her.
No, she still needs to be careful with her food.
Don't worry about that,
and go have fun, okay?
You've finally grown up after having your second child.
- Thank you. - It's nothing.
We are in this together.
That's something I am very glad to hear.
It's Mr Kwon from human resources.
Did you want me, Mr Kwon?
Ms Lee, when will you quit?
What do you mean?
Were you going to work bearing your second child?
Of course, I love my job.
I've worked diligently since the day I began.
I was awarded as the employee of the year twice.
How can you ask me to quit for getting pregnant?
I will continue being a great employee for this company.
I will return right after my maternity leave.
So are you asking us...
to find a substitute worker?
Your team members will be thrilled...
to have a substitute in the middle of their long-term project.
What did Mr Kwon say?
Didn't he ask you to quit?
You almost got promoted after succeeding that launching party,
but I guess that was all in vain.
Ms Lee.
I just thought of something.
I think option number four, Dung Kim is the best.
Hey, I think that's an awesome one.
What is that? Is that a popular saying?
Well, I think that will become very popular from now on.
What a great nickname!
Dung Kim.
Ms Joo, you should be thankful to be on our team.
Aren't you very happy because I'm not a stuck-up like him?
I never let anyone get to me.
Why do you want to come at a day-care centre of all places?
There is nothing more important than getting a day-care.
I understand. The day-care is a solution to working mums like us.
Please let there be space.
There are over 90,000 people on the waiting list...
all across Seoul?
National day-care centres are open...
for longer hours than other centres, so it's competitive to get in.
If I apply now, when would I get a space?
I can't say for certain, but it would take about two years.
Two years?
Then I would have had to apply even before getting pregnant.
If you are in a hurry, you should look into private day-care centres.
They won't take you right away, either,
so people usually apply to at least 10 places.
Are you serious?
What should I do now?
I thought they were increasing the number of day-care centres,
but why is it still so hard to find space?
We have no time to complain. I think it's too late for the day-care,
so let's check out the childcare centre.
Hey, are you the one from downstairs?
Hello, you are from upstairs.
I picked that one first.
Then why is this in my hand?
Because you snatched it away from me.
Take care.
What's up with that guy?
Excuse me. Do you have another whole chicken?
It's simple.
I just pour the ingredients all in and let it boil.
Okay, let's do this.
All right.
Okay.
I can touch it.
I can do it.
I can touch it.
Oh, gosh.
I'd rather not see this.
I really don't like any type of birds.
There you go.
Here you go, Son.
Have a bite and try it
Eat it up
- All right. - That's right.
Did you add honey in this?
How did you know?
It tastes sweet at the end.
It's even better than the last time.
It's more sweet.
What a sense of taste!
Eat it up.
Do you like drumsticks or chicken breast better?
- Chicken breast. - Me, too.
Do you like plain or marinated fried chicken?
- Plain chicken, of course. - Me, too.
Do you like jajangmyeon or jjamppong?
- Well, that's a difficult one. - Just choose one.
Ja...
- Both! - Both! Yes!
Well, Daddy.
Why does Mummy not like Grandma?
Does it look like she doesn't like Grandma?
Whenever she sees Grandma, she tells her to go home.
The waiting list at the childcare centre is long, too.
Instead of getting the government childcare benefits,
I'd rather have somebody look after my kids.
Should I call my daughter's babysitter?
Don't they charge a lot?
You don't have a choice. What are you going to do?
Hello. It's Ha Yoon's mum.
Do you still work these days?
Can you introduce me to another babysitter?
How much does she charge?
How much do you charge usually?
Did you say 2,000 dollars?
Can you look into it for me?
My colleague at work is having a baby next year.
Yes.
Isn't 2,000 dollars most of your pay?
It is.
You shouldn't have a baby when you don't have money.
(Jae Min)
Yes, what's the matter?
Honey, I'm making samgyetang.
- Where's the spring onions? - It's in the freezer.
Okay, got it.
This is ridiculous.
I have money, but why is it so difficult...
to take childcare leave or find a day-care centre?
- What is it now? - Do we have dates at home?
Why would we have dates?
Just use what you have. It's good only with spring onions and garlic.
Okay.
And where's salt?
Open the cabinet by the sink.
I'm looking for it, but I can't find it.
Keep looking.
This is why I can't be outside.
That's how men are like.
The day-care centre or the babysitter won't be easy to find.
I have so many problems ahead.
If I don't get promoted this time,
this is the end of me.
Ta-da.
What's wrong?
Is it bad?
- It's so sweet. - What?
It's a sweet samgyetang.
Oh, gosh.
Let's just order jajangmyeon, Daddy.
We can't. It's too oily. You have to watch what you eat.
I haven't had it for a long time.
I want tangsuyuk, too.
Then...
shall we order delivery just for today?
Yes!
Bang Geul.
I eat and digest well.
Is that right?
You have those on your belly?
It's because I'm cold!
I'm wearing a crop top.
My goodness.
I was so stupid to trust Jae Min.
Min Ho thinks you don't like his grandmother.
I don't like how she takes care of Min Ho.
She lets him do whatever he wants.
You shouldn't have asked her to look after him in the first place.
Once Min Ho reaches his senior year, I won't ask her.
Why don't you just let go?
Why is it her fault that your father passed away?
You're being stubborn.
Who does laundry this late at night?
Honey.
Honey. Come on.
I wanted to talk to you.
She left.
- Yes. - This is apartment 401.
Hello. Sorry, I didn't get to say hi earlier.
Why would you do the laundry this late at night?
I can't sleep because of the noise.
I'm sorry.
My husband has to study.
Be careful next time.
I think we got unlucky to have a new neighbour.
She's so sassy.
Did you feed jajangmyeon to Bang Geul?
Well, you know.
I failed to make samgyetang.
Did you have fun?
We didn't have fun.
Oh, right. The laundry machine!
They'll smell musty if they stay damp for a long time.
"Bang Geul's homework. Raise a plant and submit it."
What do I do? I totally forgot about it.
Honey.
- Jae Min. - Yes.
What time is it?
It's 6am.
I'm leaving early, so send Bang Geul off to kindergarten.
Where are you going?
I have to go the flower market. I forgot about her homework.
Tell them I'll drop it off at the kindergarten.
Mi So.
- What? - Put on some make-up.
You're always pretty in my eyes,
but Dung Kim might not like it.
Don't you know what I do in the elevator?
I'll get going.
Right, I forgot about that.
Did you move in to apartment 401?
Yes, what a small world!
I am sorry for yesterday night.
I didn't mean to run the washing machine that late.
Let's both be careful from now on.
You're leaving early.
I go to swim in the mornings.
I envy that...
you have the time.
Why are you standing around?
What's up?
It's a new personnel appointment.
What is this?
(Personnel Appointment Notice)
(Joo Ye Eun is promoted as a manager from an assistant manager.)
Did Joo Ye Eun just become a manager?
(Working Mum Stay Home Dad)
I don't think you should address me like that.
Did you just talk down to me?
Why are you two here together?