(Episode 5)
What about mom?
I don't know.
Midal.
Mom, let's eat.
Mom.
You need to eat, mom.
I made your favorite, super spicy kimchi stew.
A heap of pork on the rice,
mix, and...
Here you go, mom.
Go away.
Why are you being like this?
I told you to take it away.
I said I wasn't hungry,
so stop pestering me!
How much longer will you keep this up?
How can you eat when
your father's passed away?
Cold-hearted wretch.
Mom, please.
Fine.
You can stuff your face and live it up.
It's only been a few days
since he passed.
What do we do then?
Stay in bed like you and
starve to death?
We need to eat and carry on.
What a tough little cookie you are.
Your unflinching doggedness sucked
the energy out of this family
and led to your father's demise.
Stop talking to me like that.
I've put up with all your spiteful words,
but not anymore.
So stop being mean to me.
I won't let it bother me anymore.
Wow. Just look at you
mouthing off at me.
Open up!
I know you're in there!
We know you're hiding in there!
Shouldn't we call the police?
We didn't do anything wrong.
What are we supposed to do
about the money mom borrowed?
Shh. Be quiet.
We must tough it out.
How much longer?
We haven't eaten all day.
I think they're gone.
Really?
Are they really gone?
Well, well!
Where do you think you're going?
You'll run away after
signing this?
Isn't it illegal to barge into
someone else's home?
Illegal?
Give me a break.
You have to vacate this house in two days.
You have nothing, and yet you signed this,
and now you just won't
honor it?
Please stop it.
They're just kids.
So just pay us back.
We're not leaving until then.
We can stay as long as it takes
to get our money.
What are they doing?
They're making this hard.
What are you doing?
Go! Get out!
Come on, Jia.
- Hurry, dad. / - Come on.
What is this?
Dad.
Hurry, Jia.
Hurry, dad. Hurry.
Stop!
Dad, don't put your lips on it.
Sorry.
Here.
I'm fine. You have it.
Our credit cards don't work,
and our bank account is frozen,
so how will we get by?
Don't you have a plan, dad?
How can you be so incompetent?
Has mom really taken care of everything?
I knew you were hopeless,
but this is too much.
- Jia. / - What?
It's true though, isn't it?
The same goes for you.
You were studying
business management,
but what good are you?
Where will we sleep?
We have nowhere to go.
I miss mom.
Mom...
You should go to sleep too.
I'm fine.
Don't you miss mom, Maru?
I miss her.
He gave so much to others,
but this is all we got.
What a waste of life.
Mom.
I got you your favorite red bean bun.
I heard you were working
on an empty stomach all day.
I told you to take a few more days off.
What about money then?
Does money grow on trees?
Power, water, rent,
and interest payments...
Will you pay all that?
Okay, fine. I get it.
Taste this.
It's still warm.
Leave me alone.
(Insurance Payout Application)
Oh Yeongho, deceased...
What is this, mom?
What?
Can't you read?
Did you already declare him dead
when it's only been a few days?
Why wait on something like that?
How else will we get
his industrial death benefits?
You rushed to declare him dead
for stupid insurance money?
What? Stupid insurance money?
Do you know how much it costs
just to keep us afloat?
It's always about money.
I'm sick and tired of it.
You harassed dad about money all his life,
and now quickly declare him dead for money.
Fine. You're daddy's little girl.
Your father must be happy he raised you.
You're taking it too far, mom.
Really?
If that's what you think,
you can leave this house then.
You always tell me to leave.
What kind of a mother are you?
Why are you always fighting?
I'm sick and tired of it.
Never mind. I'll leave!
Oh Ga-eul!
Don't make things worse.
You have your college exam soon.
How can I take that exam now?
Even if I pass, what about tuition?
I told you I'd pay for your college somehow.
Worry about yourself.
How will you pay my tuition?
Be quiet and go in and study.
Let go.
I don't care if you're my older sister.
Let go of me.
You won't have to get a student loan like me.
I got a job at Punggildang,
so you won't have to work.
Just study.
You can go study abroad
and do everything you want to do.
(Punggildang Entry-level Orientation (Nov. 1-3) New Recruit Induction: Nov. 6)
The other new recruits must be settled in
and acquainted with one another.
Oh Bom,
you never let such a thing drag you down.
It's okay.
Stop worrying.
Here.
Oh Bom, you look amazing.
Dressed up like that,
you look like a real career woman.
You father would've been over the moon,
droning on and on about "my girl."
You look so happy on my first day of work.
Thank you very much.
Don't you have anything to say?
Geez, Ga-eul.
I'm heading out.
Wait.
What's with your hair?
It can't be fixed.
You were born like that.
Just go.
This new recruit is Mr. Hong Euncheol.
Congratulations.
This is Yu Yeongcheol.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
This is Ms. Kang Hyeyeon.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
This is Mr. Ham Jeong-u.
Congratulations.
I'll work very hard.
I called and explained that I would miss
the orientation as my dad passed away.
No one informed us.
When I called,
the person said it'd be fine.
So who was this person?
Do you have a name?
No...
I don't recall the name.
I have nothing to say, so please go.
We never overturn hiring decisions.
This isn't fair.
The circumstances were extenuating.
That's your problem.
Isn't it shameless of you
to miss the orientation and then
ask us to look the other way?
I beg you to reconsider.
I didn't see the applicant who got a perfect score
on the final test.
I heard she didn't show up for the orientation.
- Really? / - Yes.
It's common for promising new recruits to
take better deals elsewhere.
Some applicants can be so conniving,
sweet-talking us to take them.
I beg you.
I have to work here.
What's going on?
I'll check.
My father's last wish was for me
to get a job here at Punggildang.
The night before the taste test,
he helped me practice and
rooted for me.
It sounds like extenuating circumstances.
Is there any way around this?
If you give me another chance,
I'll make up for missing the orientation.
That's not possible.
Orientation is part of the entry process.
Making exceptions
isn't fair to other employees.
Then...
I'll do anything, something even harder
than the orientation.
I don't think so.
A no is a no.
I beg you.
I spent two years preparing
for Punggildang.
Listen,
this isn't a corner store.
You can't beg and cry
your way in.
I beg you.
Let go!
I'm sorry, miss.
I think you should go.
Is there absolutely no way?
My dad always said it was his wish
to see his daughter working
at a prestigious company.
I beg you.
Good grief.
What's keeping you? Call security.
How can people be so cruel?
No.
Please.
No.
Go away.
What is it?
It's nothing.
I apologize for the commotion.
I'm not leaving!
I can't!
Mom... Mom...
Your shoe is so worn.
Is this how you lived
while you paid for my college abroad
and never told us how hard you had it?
Why?
Why, mom?
Mom...Mom...
I miss you, mom.
Mom.
Some cry over money,
others cry over love...
There's another sorry soul there.
That's right!
Nothing ever works out for some of us.
Hope?
Courage?
Dream?
Whatever.
It's not like I asked for a lot.
I just wanted a job
where I can work hard
and get paid monthly, and yet
even that was too much?
What's so great about Punggildang anyway?
There are plenty of other companies out there.
I choose not to work at Punggildang
because I'm disgusted, revolted,
repulsed, and outraged.
Hey!
Hey, you!
Oh, no!
Wait...
Hey!
Don't do this!
Come out!
You shouldn't do this!
Come on out!
What were you thinking?
Hey... It's you, the jerk.
What?
I don't believe this.
So she dumped you after all?
Some of us worry about making ends meet,
and yet you jump in a river over a woman?
What are you talking about?
Snap out of it, okay?
There would be none of us left if
we killed ourselves over something so silly.
You're a mess.
I was going to write off the money you owe me
for my lost pay and ripped dress,
but you have a poor attitude.
If you want this ring back,
call me when you have my money!
Give me back the ring!
Dad! Dad!
(Family Relation Certificate)
I sent Mr. Oh's family relation certificate.
They declared his death,
and he's survived by a wife and two daughters.
Given the absence of adoption records,
the eldest is his birth daughter.
Excuse me.
We're closed today.
It's not that...
I'm a friend of Mr. Oh Yeongho.
I see.
I'm sorry.
I only got the news last night,
so I missed the funeral.
I see.
And here...
Yeongho had come through for me in a big way.
I don't know why such a great guy
ended up dying in a horrible accident.
You don't say.
I'm still stunned.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
He caused me a lot of grief, but
he was generous with everyone else.
He had nothing, and yet
he always gave and gave.
Of course. That was Yeongho.
Our daughters bore the brunt
of his generosity.
Even after his business failed,
he volunteered at an orphanage and
went out of his way for all those kids.
But what good did that do?
They showed up at his funeral, and that was it.
I see.
Oh, wow. Thank you very much.
You shouldn't have.
Please don't hesitate to call me
if there's anything I can do to help.
I'll get going then.
Thank you for coming.
- Take care. / - You too.
- I can show myself out. / - Okay.
Oh, wow. Oh, my goodness.
Wow.
How much is this?
It looks like he did meet Paran at an orphanage.
Ms. Bae will get a piece of my mind today.
My poor darling son...
She thinks
"sorry" makes up for the engagement debacle?
I almost had a heart attack.
Does he follow her around all day like a lapdog?
I don't like it one bit.
You startled me!
Why didn't you call to apologize?
Did you have to make me come all this way?
I'm sorry.
I've had a lot of work.
That's always your excuse.
You must do all the work at Punggildang.
In any case,
why are you dawdling with the engagement?
You're the one who proposed to him.
Am I wrong?
I heard you brought it up first when
you two were in New York doing your MBA.
Do you know how many rich ladies
were drooling over Taeho for their daughters?
I'll rethink my relationship with Taeho
if you're so unhappy with me.
I didn't mean for you to...
It's not that I'm unhappy with you.
You're like family to me, so I want
you and Taeho to marry as soon as possible.
I get what you're trying to say.
I'll discuss the engagement with Taeho
and inform you how we'll proceed.
Inform me?
That's an odd way to put it.
Doesn't your mother care about
her only daughter's marriage?
Hasn't she said anything about your no-show?
She's so hung up on her missing child that
it's as though you're invisible to her.
You must be cold and heartless because
you didn't get any love from her.
Aran,
I know how you must feel.
I have a meeting.
Excuse me.
Hey! Where do you think you're going?
You can't walk off when your elder
is still talking to you.
That girl is aging me.
Darn it! I'm so angry.
I shouldn't frown.
I shouldn't get stressed.
Relax. Relax. Relax.
What's happening
with the China deal?
We're still negotiating.
How much longer will that take?
I heard you're not helping Mr. An
with his new contact at all.
Is this a matter of pride for you?
Do you know what the executives are saying?
Your missing sister is doing better than you.
Pardon?
What do you mean?
What do you mean by that?
Haven't you seen the shareholders' list lately?
What am I to you?
What do you mean?
Do you consider me your daughter?
How can you be harder on me than
on Paran who's not even here?
No wonder everyone here
looks down on me.
Given the situation,
what standing do I have in this company?
I'm stunned that
dead Paran has more shares than me.
What? Dead Paran?
How can you say that about her?
She's your little sister.
Yes, and I'm sick and tired of her.
She's ruining my life.
Aran!
Please have the car ready.
Are you going somewhere?
Should I accompany you?
No. I'll go alone.
Ms. Bae,
you don't look well.
Please let me come with you.
You had to work so hard...
Do you remember?
Back in the days, we had to steam
and pound
sacks and sacks of rice every day.
You used to do all that.
When I put ointment on
your bleeding hand,
you tried to hide them behind your back.
When I was 17,
I had no money for school
and lived on the streets.
You took me in,
fed me, gave me a place to stay,
and even taught me how to make rice wine.
You had it tough too back then.
Yes. We both had it tough.
It's strange you should bring up the past.
Is something wrong?
What good was all that hard work for
when I couldn't even protect my daughter?
I still don't know how she went missing.
What kind of a mother am I?
I lost one daughter,
and my other one might cut ties with me.
Did something happen with Aran?
You can't expect your child to be understanding,
but it really hurts sometimes.
Hang on.
Stay out of the way, Paran.
You'll hurt yourself again.
Here you are, Paran.
Come play with me.
Let's go.
These are Ms. Bae's secret recipes.
(Recipes for Traditional Wine Fermentation)
You must keep your end of the deal.
Mr. An.
Yes, Paran?
Why did you give away mom's treasure?
What?
I didn't give away anything.
I saw you giving mom's treasure away.
Would you like ice cream, Paran?
Yes.
Okay.
Aran's grandmother is here again.
She's in Paran's room.
Good heavens.
Holding on to belongings of the deceased
keeps good fortune at bay.
Oh, my goodness!
My heart almost stopped.
What are you doing?
Can't you see?
These are haunted by the spirit
of a dead child.
I'm throwing them out so that good fortune
comes your way.
Who told you to touch Paran's things?
My goodness.
Is it your time of the month?
Why are you yelling at your mother-in-law?
Who's my mother-in-law?
Get out before you
really get it from me!
Good grief. Why are you so angry?
Breathe and calm down.
Despite all that I did to you,
I'm still Aran's grandmother, and
you're my one and only daughter-in-law,
so don't be like this.
Get out. Get out right now!
No. I'm not going anywhere!
I know I wronged you in so many ways.
But what can I do?
I want to live with you now.
I want to live with my only daughter-in-law.
Registered mail for Ms. Lee Midal.
Pardon?
Oh, my goodness! What's all this debt?
What was he thinking, leaving this debt behind?
Are you still mad at me?
You know me.
I take after you and have a short temper.
How will we live?
We'll be fine.
You have me, your devoted daughter.
Come on now.
Let me pour you a drink.
I know you care about me even
though you chew me out all the time.
'Even after my soul has departed'
'Even if you're happy and forget me'
Midal,
this is the child.
Isn't this fun?
Cheer up, mom.
I'll pay off this debt when
I grow up, and then
I'll pamper you like a queen.
'That's how they lived and went'
- 'Sweet darling' / - Mom.
'Even when you get lonely'
'It's not just the rustling of the wind'
Dad,
what is this?
I'm glad your mom didn't have to see this.
There's nothing left.
They took everything.
This blows.
I don't want to live like this.
Why not?
That's the law.
So there's no way to keep the pub and house?
If we want to stay here,
we have to pay off that debt.
Otherwise, Bom and Ga-eul will inherit the debt.
But you won't do that to them, right?
This is the birthplace of Punggildang wines.
I'd like you to forget about
the contract and just enjoy the wine.
What do you think you're doing?
Is it because
it's just two women running this pub?
Why do you hate me so much, mom?
Is it my fault dad died?
You want me to disappear, don't you?
That's right. Get out of my sight.