(Episode 106)
Let's rethink our wedding.
Bom...
We may deny it,
but everyone says we're not
meant to be.
Why are we upsetting each other like this?
I'm marrying you on the date printed
on our wedding invitation.
Why marry me if it won't
make you happy?
You will make me happy.
I've never considered
breaking up with you.
I can't live without you.
Bom.
Maru.
Do you know what you've done?
Apologize to Bom right now.
Do you think I'm being unreasonable
and coming between you two?
This isn't because of what you said.
Of course not.
What I said can't be the reason.
Your relationship was teetering to begin with.
Jenny.
Apologize to Bom
for offending her.
Why should I apologize for trying to
win over my love?
No.
I'll apologize on her behalf, Bom.
Jenny's coming
between us
and causing a misunderstanding.
Just don't pay attention to her.
How can I not?
My reality is just as she described.
I'll keep an eye on you.
Aran.
You don't have to go.
I'll get your transfer withdrawn.
Or I'll go.
And yet you want a divorce?
It'll be for the better.
I'm the cause of
the mistakes you made.
You had no other reason to do what you did.
It wasn't you.
It was because of my twisted outlook.
It was my pathetic selfishness
that made me oust mom,
bring my family to ruin,
and harass Bom.
You wouldn't have done any of that
had it not been for me.
And your solution is divorce?
Are you packing already, Ms. Choi?
Thank you for keeping this team going
with someone like me.
I wish you good health.
I'm sure we'll see each other again.
Right.
Goodbye.
Yes. Take care.
I can't imagine how upset she must be.
She helped her father-in-law oust her mother,
and he ends up driving her out.
Bom,
Ms. Choi just left.
That's ihwasongju,
our newest wine.
It's nice and smooth.
Do you want to see how cocktails are made?
Okay. Sure.
Bom likes putting on a show.
It might help us bag this deal.
Bom's not in the mood.
You don't work because you're in the mood.
You have to do whatever your boss tells you to.
Ms. Oh, please come with me.
What for?
I obviously need you to do something.
Hurry up.
What do you think?
It's a very versatile wine.
Thank you, Ms. Oh, for the lovely drinks.
We'll start off with this much.
Thank you.
Let's get the paperwork done then.
Sure.
Thank you.
Thank you, Ms. Oh.
Thank you.
We're done here,
so you're excused.
You may outrank me,
but shouldn't you at least
thank me for helping you out?
It was work, not
a personal favor.
I don't work in this department.
I helped you with your work
for Punggildang's sake.
I'd like you to mind your manners.
Hey!
Who do you think you are?
Stop using Aran.
I told her I was divorcing her.
What are you talking about?
If Aran stays with me,
you'll keep cajoling her into
doing your bidding.
And if it doesn't work out,
you'll leave her high and dry again.
I didn't use her and then abandon her.
Unavoidable situations happen at work.
Plus, can't Aran make sacrifices
for the family?
Why does it always have to be Aran?
Withdraw her transfer.
Transfer me to the Gangneung plant.
I'm going to help Aran safeguard her position
in the company.
Pathetic fool.
I told dad I'd be transferred instead.
Company decisions aren't yours to make.
I'm trying to protect you.
And divorce is how you go about it?
Hey.
Taeho,
did you ask Aran for a divorce?
Good grief.
When I asked you
to get a divorce,
you didn't bat an eye.
How can you do this
when we've presented ourselves
as a happy family
to the press?
You should've done this sooner.
Mom.
So are you packing to leave?
I'm not divorcing him.
I'm being transferred to the Gangneung plant.
Very well.
The distance will help you
collect your thoughts.
What can you do when
your husband no longer loves you
and wants a divorce?
This is a good idea.
I'm going to Gangneung early
to get my bearings
and get acclimated.
Aran. Aran...
Is this where they moved to?
Don't worry.
We're getting by.
I'm heading down to the Gangneung plant.
Okay. Take care.
They make igangju there in the spring,
so learn how it's done.
That wine...
Mom,
is that all you can say when
I've packed up to leave?
What can I say?
You're paying for what you did.
Have dinner before you go.
Mom.
Gukhui, let's make mugwort soup...
Hey!
Why are you here?
Huh?
What is this?
How dare you show up here!
Stop it, mother.
How dare you!
How can you shamelessly slither in here
after driving us to ruin?
Why can't you just stay with that
vile father-in-law of yours?
Why are you here?
You're not welcome here.
You're no different from that scumbag An Gilsu.
I'd be too ashamed to
come here if I were you.
Darn it!
Grandma. Aunt Jeongmi.
I'm sorry...
Please don't be like this to her.
Aran's suffering enough as it is.
Gukhui,
how can you defend her?
Out, out, out.
Out.
Grandma. Aunt Jeongmi.
Did your in-laws kick you out?
Did you think we'd take you back in?
She came to say goodbye to the family.
Please calm down and
let her explain.
Talk about an ingrate
who repays love
with betrayal.
I don't want her explanation.
Aran.
Aran...
After everything, you should
do well for yourself.
Serves me right, right?
How can you that?
You're still my sister
despite your betrayal and harassment.
I wanted you to fail.
I couldn't stand that
you were better than me.
I wanted your wine ruined
and you to get driven out.
So why are you being driven out?
You made a hard decision,
so tough this out.
It's your sister,
Aran.
They're sending you to Gangneung
as punishment, right?
Rumor has it that you were done over
by your father-in-law.
What do you want from Bom?
Are you scheming against her again?
Aran.
I'd like to speak with my sister.
Yes, of course.
The sisters must have a lot to discuss.
Let's give them some privacy.
You'll get it from me if
you upset her again.
Come on. Let's go.
You have so many allies.
Get some shuteye here.
You can't drive to Gangneung this late.
Taeho asked me for a divorce.
He said leaving me
was the only way he could keep me safe.
How can he do this to you?
No way.
But I don't blame him.
As you know,
he's the sweetest, gentlest soul.
It breaks his heart just to see
a child trip and fall.
What I've done probably troubles him a lot.
He must think leaving me is the answer.
I despise what you did,
but Taeho is a coward.
Are you taking my side?
I don't know if I even deserve that.
Don't worry about me.
I'd feel better if you just hated me.
I'm so tired.
Bom,
despite everything, I'm your sister,
and we're mom's daughters.
I lost sight of that for a long time.
Take care of mom
until I come back.
Pick up.
How can she just leave like this?
Aran, you must say goodbye to mom.
(Bring Ms. Bae Gukhui Back)
Darn it.
How's it going?
Who gave you
the authorization to put this up?
Do your job right.
Take it down.
The entire staff wanted this.
Isn't this what you promised?
Darn it.
It's nice and conspicuous.
The staff is awaiting her return.
Shouldn't you go and
get her yourself
as a show of respect?
It's not feasible to bring Ms. Bae back
just to commercialize
ihwasongju right away.
For one thing, we don't have the funds for
a new production line.
I told the board not to worry about money.
Oh, right. Is that so?
Well, then.
Say, Mr. An,
take care of your daughter-in-law.
It broke my heart to see that she was
driven out of your house as well.
- See you. / - Right...
How have you been?
What are you doing?
Congratulations once again
on the ihwasongju.
You must be proud of your daughter.
I don't know if you're here
to congratulate me or upset me.
Please go.
We have a position for you at our lab.
Why don't you start tomorrow?
Do you think I'll return
to Punggildang when you're still there?
Then make yourself clear.
Come and tell the board and the staff
you have
no intention of returning,
so you can stop causing me grief.
Hey!
How dare you show up here
and harass my wife!
Harass your wife?
Can't you see that
I'm here as the CEO,
pleading for her
to return?
Let the record state that I asked you to return
but you refused.
So long then.
He just won't let up.
Gukhui, shouldn't you return to Punggildang
to put that dirtball in his place?
Didn't you see?
An Gilsu is scared.
He threw a fit here
because he's scared.
What? She has no money for Bom's dowry?
She's getting six-figure job offers
left and right.
She'd rather not compromise her pride
than do what's best for Bom.
Do you really want gifts and a dowry?
Good grief.
Do you think that's what I want from
my former daughter?
I just want her family to show me
the respect I deserve.
Hello.
Good heavens.
Why are you here again?
Hello.
Why is this
pretty young lady so angry?
What do you want?
If you can't do a small favor for an employee,
shouldn't you at least keep these bums out?
You seemed to like my pecan pie,
so I baked you another one.
Baked me another one?
This looks store-bought just like the last one.
You're so quick to pick up on things.
Don't you remember me?
Sorry, I don't think so.
I'm sure I don't.
No?
But I seem to remember you.
This is Maru's dad.
She's Maru's friend.
My name is Jenny, Mr. Kang.
I only just returned to Korea after
Maru and I decided to get married.
I wanted to come see you sooner.
Decided to get married?
Maru is engaged to someone else.
It upset me when I heard that.
He's not one to go against his word,
but he said he had no choice but to
get engaged to Bom.
Hey, miss.
What did you just say?
Ms. Bae,
I'll lay it all out for you.
Maru is burdened by Bom's
unfortunate circumstances
but can't break off the engagement.
That's enough, miss.
Maru's not like that.
I don't know why you're being so malicious,
but you should mind your manners.
I...
Even if what she's saying isn't true,
I'm offended that Maru may have
given her cause for confusion.
We might have to rethink the wedding.
Wait a minute.
Listen, Ms. Bae.
What are you saying?
How can the bride's mother
be so quick to turn her back
on the wedding without finding out
what really happened?
Geez. What a malicious young woman.
How can she make such absurd claims?
I'm not keen on this wedding either.
A wedding without
a dowry and gift exchanges
just doesn't feel proper.
Hello?
Oh, my.
Oh, my goodness.
What's this?
What's all this?
Looks like gifts from Bom's family.
It's what you've been waiting for.
My daughter-in-law must have gotten a loan
to get all this because of
your constant badgering.
Look at you with your mouth agape.
Weren't you just saying
you wanted to call off the wedding?
Oh, wow. Oh, my goodness.
Having been rich, Ms. Bae has gotten
only the very best.
Bom must think the world of her mother-in-law.
Open them.
How could Maru put on such an act?
Hello?
The loan has been repaid in full?
But I haven't paid it back yet.
I'll... Let me check and
call you back.
Isn't Midal really pushing it?
Must she accept all this
when she knows their situation?
The haves are worse than the have-nots.
We'll go check on the furniture for Maru's place.
Did you...
Gukhui,
the gifts you sent arrived.
Thank you for going all out
despite your financial hardship.
Gifts?
But I never sent any.
Maybe it was Mr. Choi.
Did you pay back
my bank loan by any chance?
No.
Please be honest.
Did you repay my loan
and get all these wedding gifts?
I, um... Geez.
It's not like that.
I repaid a part of your loan.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.
What are you talking about, Maru?
Why would you repay my loan?
I took out the down payment for our apartment.
Bom and I can start out in a studio.
It was nagging at me that Bom
was so worried about her family.
This makes me uncomfortable.
Good grief.
How can you give him a hard time
for repaying your loan?
I'll get that money back to you.
And get your romantic affairs in order
before you marry Bom.
You won't have my blessing otherwise.
Ms. Bae, what do you mean...
I'm flabbergasted.
She returns kindness with a slap on the face.
Unbelievable.
May Peanut be a sweet son like Maru.
What the...
How can a stroller cost more than a used car?
What? Let me see.
You're right.
Honey, this is just wasteful.
Peanut won't know
how expensive his stroller is.
It's not just the stroller.
We can't be freeloaders
and erode Peanut's self-confidence.
Geez.
Does money buy confidence?
The only thing a child needs
is to be loved and happy.
So don't worry and
have some rice cakes.
Be loved and happy?
Wake up and smell the coffee.
We won't even be able to afford toys for him,
so how can we make him happy?
I'll make a lot of money...
When?
How?
Even your guard job is precarious at best.
What do you want me to do?
I'm at a loss too.
No one ever makes real money
on a salary.
We must start our own business.
Honey, why are you making laver rolls?
Are these for my lunch?
I told you.
We're starting a business.
Really?
So you'll sell laver rolls
with our Peanut in your belly?
No way.
It's not worth the trouble.
We have to start somewhere.
A little is better than nothing.
I'll scrimp and save so we have a nest egg
by the time
Peanut is born.
I'm determined.
Here.
Let me see that.
I'll do it.
(Delicious Laver Rolls: Only $2)
$2.
Okay?
Enjoy and
have a great day.
You too.
Thank you.
Mr. Lee,
you can get in trouble
for peddling.
Two rolls.
Quick, quick.
Thank you, Mr. Yang.
I'll be doing deliveries,
so call.
Punggil.
Delivery? Good.
Delivery.
Hey.
Yes, sir?
Make sure you keep out peddlers
who sell snacks and
other junk.
Rest assured, sir.
Punggil!
I don't like him.
He's so uptight.
This isn't bad.
Here you go.
$2.
Thank you.
What are you doing, Uncle Baedal?
You startled me.
Geez.
Here.
I have two jobs as of today.
Security guard and laver roll man.
Is this allowed here?
That's why I just bribed you
for your silence.
Turn a blind eye, okay?
And tell everyone how delicious
my laver rolls are.
I will.
By the way, you got yourself a great guy.
Pardon?
Maru took out the money on
his apartment lease
to repay Gukhui's loan.
Pardon?
Geez, Maru.
How can you do that without telling me?
Don't you know
this makes me feel even smaller?
So am I to just watch you suffer?
I made myself clear that
I'd share your burden.
This is what Jenny meant.
My family's ruin
is weighing you down.
Focus on you and me.
Don't let anyone come between us.
We've been through our share of hardship.
Let's just focus on good things now.
How can I burden you
for my own benefit?
Bom.
We're not done here.
You can't leave just because you're done.
Maru,
let's take some time apart.
Mr. Kang,
I'm seeing the buyers out.
Come with me.
Go back to the States if you can't
stop being like this.
Maru.
So I'm your love counselor now?
When a woman is sulking,
nothing beats a little bling.
Look.
I don't know if this will work on Bom.
I have a plan, okay?
You can't break up now, can you?
I think those will look best on her.
Welcome.
I'll take what the previous customer got.
Sure.
This is it.
I came to Korea for you.
I'm putting up a fight.
I'm not in the mood to accept a gift.
I know
a gift won't make you feel better.
But I don't know what to do.
I want to and can do
anything for you,
but you don't get that.
Bom,
I must talk to you.
See you after work.
Ms. Oh.
Did Maru get you those earrings?
He's a piece of work.
How can he get you the same earrings?
Don't you find
your cheap tricks embarrassing?
Even if Maru and I do break up,
he won't go to you.
What do you mean by that?
Maru's not interested in you,
so clinging onto him
will only make you feel worse.
Excuse me?
Ms. Oh.
Where did she go?
Who does she think she is?
If I can't have him,
you can't have him either.
Trying to get Maru and Bom to make up
is a full-time job.
I feel uncomfortable enough at Midal's as it is.
Why are they making it worse?
You said it was an emergency.
What if I lose my job at the salon?
Geez.
I'll get you your own salon
when I become a laver roll tycoon.
Bom's so lucky
to get a marriage proposal here.
As for me...
Now, now.
We must wrap up and get out
before the kids get here.
We asked you over to discuss Bom and Maru.
Like I already said, we should rethink...
Ms. Bae, stop being so stubborn.
Taejun here got all the gifts
to ease your burden,
and Maru cares deeply about
your family.
That's right.
Let's just focus on our kids.
Bom and Maru...
But that young lady keeps nagging at me.
Maru.
Why are you here?
I'm going back.
Okay. Take care.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know how you really felt.
I almost lost a good friend.
Good luck in the U.S.
We're still friends, right?
Maru.
Bom.
Why are you doing this to me?
I'm sorry.
Get lost and stay away from Bom.