(Episode 118)
Gukhui.
Gukhui!
Gukhui. Gukhui.
What's the matter?
Gukui.
Wake up.
Gukhui.
Open your eyes.
Gukhui.
Are you okay?
Let's get you to a hospital.
I'm fine.
Let's go.
Get on my back.
No, I'm okay.
Let me down.
No.
You must see a doctor.
I'm perfectly fine.
Don't be stubborn.
Let me go home for some water.
Good grief.
You must get yourself examined.
You don't look well.
Do you remember passing out in the kitchen?
I did?
I just need some rest.
Don't be stubborn about this.
I've never seen you like this.
I...
What is it? Are you in pain?
Are you feeling sick?
Do you feel dizzy?
Geez.
I wish we could get Dr. Kim here.
We can't afford him.
Truth is...
I did see a doctor.
You did?
When?
Have you been feeling ill for a long time?
I had no idea and
only made you feel worse.
I have anemia.
It's common in middle-aged women.
I got a prescription,
so don't worry.
Why didn't you tell me?
Why have you been suffering alone?
You've been barely eating because of the stress.
No, this won't do.
Rest up, okay?
Rest.
What are you doing?
You'll just ignore
your mother?
Jeonggi, cheer up.
We were just upset that you got
chewed out after getting Gukhui
a car.
She collapsed.
Huh?
Collapsed?
Why?
She has anemia.
Many women have it, so stop
fussing like she has a fatal disease.
So you're making spinach salad and
blood pudding soup for her?
Move over.
I'll do it,
so you go in and
stay by your precious wife's side.
Yes, Jeonggi.
Stop cooking in front of mom.
She hates it.
Go on in.
Jeonggi's making a fuss
over your silly little anemia.
How come you get to treat your husband
like a servant but he still
buys you a car,
cooks for you,
and pampers you?
Thank you.
Please go if you're going
to lecture her.
She'll lose her appetite.
What a devoted husband you are.
Gukhui, mom made all this.
She's worried about you.
Forget about it.
I didn't do it to be thanked,
so stop.
You must be healthy
for this family to stand strong.
Eat well and stop being sickly.
Let's go.
Thank you, mother.
Thanks, Jeongmi.
Take good care of yourself.
Anemia shouldn't be overlooked.
Gukhui hasn't been looking well.
Isn't it serious if
it caused her to faint?
Why all this fuss?
Anemia isn't an illness.
Mom, you don't know anything.
Minor conditions can lead to a serious one.
It's a sign Gukhui's health is suffering.
Whose fault is that?
She did it to herself.
That's true.
Gukhui would often pull
all-nighters to make wine.
And she tortures herself with
her unusual temperament.
My goodness, you two...
Here you are.
We're here for our greeting
You guys made a big deal about
getting Gukhui that gyeongokgo thing,
but why didn't you know she had anemia?
Mom has anemia?
As they say, having children is useless.
Midal, there's no reason to be sad
that they're staying at Gukhui's.
They were too busy
being newlyweds that they had no idea.
Why don't we use Gukhui's anemia
as an excuse to have dinner together?
What's good for anemia?
Just one more spoonful.
It's okay. I'm full.
Just a bit more.
One more spoonful.
We're sorry to interrupt
the lovey-dovey couple.
Welcome.
Mom, we heard about your anemia.
Why didn't you tell us?
I said we shouldn't bother you,
but an illness can be better fought
when it's shared.
It's no big deal.
I'm sorry to have alarmed you.
We know it's no big deal,
so enjoy these delicacies
and get better.
I chipped in for these giant prawns.
Enjoy, Gukhui.
We should've known.
We're sorry, mother.
Don't be.
We're the ones who owe you a nice dinner.
Geez, Gukhui.
It can be off-putting
if you're too polite.
Just say thank you
and have these ribs.
Thank you all so much.
Shall we dig in?
Bon appetit.
Seat cushions...
Mom.
This is Ms. Bae Gukhui's phone.
This is the cancer center.
We're calling to confirm your appointment.
An appointment at the cancer center?
Hello?
Yes, okay.
I'll let my friend know.
Okay.
Mom, what was that?
It's for a friend.
I asked Dr. Kim to get her an appointment.
You must take care of your health too.
Your sense of taste is suffering
because of your health.
Why didn't you tell me
you had severe anemia?
I'll take you to the hospital tomorrow.
I've already been.
Won't I get better in no time
as my family cares about me and
I have you by my side?
I'm not taking this car back.
You're commuting in this.
Jeonggi.
Don't be such a child...
Yes, mom.
Use this for now.
Buses are crowded, and
you're on your feet all day at work.
I'll use it for now then.
I'll drive you today then.
Where's Maru?
He left early for the plant.
Really?
Gukhui, get in.
I'll take you to Punggildang safe and sound.
May I tag along just for today?
Yes, sure.
Thanks for the ride, dad.
Have a good day.
Don't strain yourself.
Take care of her, Bom.
See you later.
You too.
What's wrong with this?
Is the car acting up?
No, no.
Why? It's not starting?
Mother.
You must have come with Bom.
Did you get a car, father?
Yes.
But it's...
It's not starting.
Really?
Let me take a look.
Hang on.
It was very cheap.
I got it at a used-car dealer,
but it's very old.
I see.
It's not the battery.
I think it's the ignition.
You take mother in, Bom.
Use my car for the time being, father.
I'll take my time with this.
There's no need.
But I enjoy tinkering with cars.
Take my car.
No.
We can't keep imposing on you.
This will be a worthy challenge.
Can I use it
for a while after I fix it?
That fool.
He's too nice fo his own good.
That Taeho
is too attached to President Bae.
What if he sides with her
and takes a shot at me?
Good grief.
Why am I doubting my own son?
Sorry we're late.
The directors' meeting ran over.
It's okay.
I didn't give you much of a notice.
Let's eat.
You're aware of the mood at the company, right?
Word has spread that
mother's been promoted to vice president.
Why don't you authorize
her promotion with good intentions
and work toward reconciliation...
Taeho,
father's in no position to do that.
He must solidify his standing.
He can do that with mother,
like in Punggildang's early days.
This is why I wanted to see you.
Why are you such a pushover?
You must be faltering
out of pity...
Pity?
You're the one I should pity.
Do you know how sad it is to
see you struggling to stay on?
Taeho.
Taeho!
Are you lecturing your father?
Haven't I taught you better?
(Bae Gukhui, Advisor: Vice President)
(An Taeho, Team Head, Marketing: Director)
So the board will make Bae Gukhui vice president.
I'll go with the flow this time.
Who does Taeho think he is,
so brazenly taking the high road in front of me?
Father,
Taeho upset you, didn't he?
I don't get why he's so defiant.
If he were only half as savvy
as you, I wouldn't worry.
So I was hoping
you'd give
Taeho a promotion.
As they say, the position makes the man.
With greater responsibilities,
he'll think differently.
If I promote Taeho
as soon as I become CEO,
what will people say?
I'll think about it.
Please do.
(An Taeho, Team Head, Marketing: Director)
(Reject)
What is it, Midal?
Is something wrong?
Nothing's wrong.
Now, now.
There should be no secrets between us.
Just tell me, will you?
Nothing's wrong, okay?
Stop making a mess here
and shave elsewhere.
But you used to
insist on doing it for me.
Geez.
Why are you so irritable these days?
Good grief.
Am I really...
Midal.
Midal,
I heard you're not feeling well.
What's wrong?
Gukhui has anemia,
and now you?
Enough with the racket!
Get out!
I was just worried.
She's so irritable.
Midal.
Why is my period so late?
(OB/GYN)
At my age?
See? It's OB/GYN.
She must have been too embarrassed to tell us.
Can this really be?
Is it really happening?
Congratulations, Taejun.
Thanks, Baedal.
My life is over.
Midal, Midal.
My darling Midal.
Why are you in such a good mood?
You like spicy rice cakes and blood sausage.
And I heard
you crave these things at this stage,
Have some.
Take them away.
That stinks!
Why? You don't want them?
These aren't it?
Oh, right.
I completely forgot you can crave foods
you never liked before.
So what are you craving?
I'm not craving anything.
Stop pestering me.
Midal, this...
You don't crave this?
Geez.
This is pretty serious.
Why? What?
My wife was like this too,
but you have to
draw a line somewhere.
I feel sorry for you.
Why would you?
I couldn't be happier.
I don't mind her irritability at all.
What's keeping you?
Let's go sell laver rolls.
Okay. Coming.
These aren't your run-of-the-mill rolls.
Come check these out.
Addictive laver roll and
soybean paste soup set
for only $3.
You guys!
You kept us from sleeping,
and now you're causing
a racket in front of my pub?
You'll chase away my patrons.
Clear this out.
Huh?
So you won't cooperate?
Then give me my $1,300 share
in Chowon Pub.
No.
You've turned a profit,
so I want my returns.
Your share?
Pay me back then for
all that I spent to bail you out
of trouble.
What are you talking about?
Yes?
Is this Peanut Laver Roll?
Yes, it is.
What is this regarding?
We're from a TV network.
We called a few days ago.
We'd like to include your roll business
in a blogger recommendation segment.
Why would you want to put their
street laver rolls on your show?
Please, Midal.
Hang on.
We need to think about it.
What's there to think about?
Let's do it.
Just a moment.
Hon, come in.
We must keep our cool.
We can't appear too willing.
Okay.
What are we going to do?
Oh, wow.
Calm down.
This is our chance.
This is a gift from above.
Who knew I'd be one of those
TV-made star restaurateurs?
Baedal, Baedal.
Keep your cool.
We must
act like we normally do.
We must be chic.
Okay.
Thank you for waiting.
Are you sure about your outfits?
Why? Too casual?
Should we dress up?
Uh, no.
We want to be our usual selves.
Okay. We'll start with the intro.
Okay.
Ready,
action.
You still haven't had laver rolls
made by a goddess?
Wow.
Mind-numbingly tasty rolls
from Beanut...
It's "Peanut," not "Beanut."
Relax and be natural.
Let's try that again. Okay...
I'm sorry.
Ready,
action.
You still haven't had laver rolls
made by a goddess?
Wow.
Mind-numbingly tasty rolls from
Beamut...
Wait, wait.
Please, Baedal.
Stop messing up.
I'm sorry.
I'm usually not like this.
I never get nervous in front of the camera.
I apologize.
That's okay.
I think we've made a mistake.
Let's go.
Wait. Just one more take.
No. You can't leave.
Wait.
Just one more take.
Sir, please.
Um...
Just one more take, please.
I beg you.
This is our last chance to make it big.
I don't think so.
Please.
If you give us another chance,
I'll do my very best.
Let go.
Come on.
Sir. Sir.
That's enough.
Get up.
I'm sure there will be another chance.
I wanted to make a lot of money
to pamper you...
With our Peanut...
With our Peanut
and Chisaem,
I wanted us to have a great life.
I'm sorry, hon. I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry I'm so incompetent.
You're not incompetent.
There's no better father or
husband in the world.
I'm so sorry, hon.
I'm such a dolt.
It's cherry juice.
They say it helps you sleep, father.
Thanks.
Where's my juice?
How can you make
just enough for your father-in-law?
I'm sorry.
I'll start making you kale juice,
which is good for the skin.
Never mind.
You should've known better.
You're ingratiating like this only
when you need something.
I heard
there will be promotions.
Are you...
Since we're on the subject,
about Taeho's promotion...
Not now.
We'll discuss it later.
Why later?
Don't tell me
you're casting him aside.
He works so hard for Punggildang.
Look.
He's the only one
who's working late.
Aran,
you're such an attention-seeker
that Taeho's unable to shine.
Stop harassing Aran.
Why can't you and Taeho
be half as savvy as her?
Father.
I don't believe this.
I'm home.
Geez.
How can you belittle me in front of her?
You're something else.
My seal is in here, right?
It's locked.
Your seal?
I'll get it for you.
Could you get me some water?
Sure.
Aran,
your phone's ringing.
Thank you.
And I was thinking...
Yes?
Never mind. Answer the phone.
(Only Punggildang makes true traditional wines)
Is that really necessary?
Isn't it a bit much?
Put this ad on the building exterior,
and use this for the TV ad too.
I'll let Marketing know.
I'm not sure this is right.
This is an affront to smaller winemakers
with whom we must grow together.
Why are you so nice to everyone
except your own father?
If the leaven lab is
being built despite my opposition,
shouldn't I get to milk it at least?
There's severe backlash from winemakers,
angry about our claim that
we're the only maker of authentic wines.
It's okay. Don't worry about it.
Let's go.
But dad...
I'm all for advertising,
but isn't this too hostile?
This is great.
What a great way
to appeal to consumers
of traditional wines?
Mr. Kang and I should use this for
our marketing efforts in the US.
Look at her prancing about
after causing a scene here.
You don't say.
Her shamelessness is incomparable.
Just go to the US branch.
I shouldn't hold you back.
This is a great opportunity for you.
Then come with me.
I'm sorry, but
can't you take a year off
and come with me?
Maru,
you know
my mom needs me right now.
Her sense of taste is too damaged
for her to complete the toast wine.
There's no one else who can help her.
So it wasn't Bom getting Bae Gukhui's help
but the other way around?
Here you are.
I almost made a huge mistake.
I came this close to separating
a newlywed couple.
Mr. Kang, go to the US with Bom.
Pardon?
You can see more of the world
and learn about foreign wines.
I'll put in a special transfer order
for Bom.
Don't. There's no need.
I'm staying here.
Why are you being stubborn?
Is there a particular reason?
Father, there's a huge problem.
You need to come outside.
Liar! Liar!
Punggildang must apologize!
Apologize! Apologize!
Only maker of authentic wines?
Liar! Liar!
Pull down the ads!
Down! Down!
You shouldn't do this in front of our building.
Please go.
How can you claim you're the only maker
of authentic traditional wines?
What's so different about your yeast?
Listen, listen.
Don't you know about our plan to build
a leaven lab?
Who knows whether it will really happen?
Should we release an ad too
and claim that your wines
fall way short of ours?
Take down the ads.
Down! Down!
Take them down!
Simmer down!
You're impossible to talk to, aren't you?
We're calling the cops if you don't disperse.
Word is that you ousted your own CEO,
and indeed you're a real bully.
Look!
Stop throwing your ignorant tantrums!
Ignorant tantrums?
Who do you think you are?
Let's go, father.
Call the cops.
Put them all behind bars!
Take that!
What a nasty lot.
Please clam down
so we can talk.
We'll listen to your grievances.
We don't want
to talk to the underlings.
Get your cowardly CEO,
who ran away.
Bring him back! Bring him back!
We're just low-level staff,
but we want this opportunity to
speak with experienced winemakers.
- We beg you. / - We beg you.
The leaven lab we're building
is not for profit-making
but for advancing traditional wine R&D.
So it will be open to
all traditional winemakers
to conduct research and
share your findings.
Whatever.
You'll spend
a fortune on a lab that
anyone can use?
A business isn't a charity organization.
Right. A business isn't a charity organization.
But isn't the world a community?
I came up with the idea for this lab
so that winemakers can work together.
What do you think?
Who are you?
Me?
I'll be fully funding
the lab's founding.
What?
- Is he for real? / - Really?
This contract states that the lab
is open to all makers
of traditional wines.
It's named after the former CEO.
Bae Gukhui Traditional Wine Leaven Lab.
We just broke ground, and
it's expected to be completed in a year.
So how about it?
It'll be free, of course.
How are we to believe that?
Will you oversee the operations?
Why don't we leave that
to the two young folks here?
You'd better honor this.
Is this where we sign?
Yes.
Let's take a look.
Let's give them a chance.
I apologize for the trouble.
President An,
caution should come
before ambition.
You might end up disappointing the board.
I know.
I really wanted to do well, but alas...
Bom and Maru
will serve as liaisons between Punggildang
and other winemakers.
That's great.
I'll withdraw their transfer orders and
adjust their workload.
I'm sure you'll know what to do.
Yes, indeed.
(Punggildang supports all traditional winemakers)
(Personnel Appointments)
(Bae Gukhui, Advisor: Vice President)
Mom did it.
Yes, she did.
Hey, guys.
I...
I knew this would happen.
So now it's go, go, go to CEO for Gukhui?
Go, go, go.
HR told me
you rejected my promotion
that the board had approved.
I didn't know you were power-hungry.
No, I'm not.
But it's unfair what you did to me.
I'd like to know your reason.
I'd like to know your reason
for continuing to defy me.
My biggest hero is changing for
the worse, so
how can I just sit back and watch?
I must stop you.
I must get the old you back.
Oh, really?
So you'll keep defying me
and sabotage my plans?
Won't that force you to make the right decision?
That infantile fool.
Taeho, meet me at the rooftop.
Looking up at the sky might cheer us up.
I'll be waiting.
At this rate, I'll die before that woman.
My life will be cut short.
She might even end up ousting me.
I thought she was washed up,
but she's breathing down my neck.
Destroy her.
Do whatever it takes
to drive her out of Punggildang.
She might even end up ousting me.
I thought she was washed up,
but she's breathing down my neck.
Destroy her.
Who's doing this?
Do whatever it takes
to drive her out of Punggildang.
What did I tell you?
Always watch your back.
Aran, come here for a sec.
Aran, mom's asking for you.
Coming.
Did Mr. Yang send me that email?
She might even end up ousting me.
Aran.
So it was you?
Where is she?
Aran. Aran.
Do whatever it takes
to drive her out of Punggildang.
Why, Aran?
Aran, I just...
Do whatever it takes
to drive her out of Punggildang.
Taeho...
Dad...
So it was you?
How could you?