(Episode 127)
Come in!
You.
Why are you sitting here?
What brings you here?
I asked you why you're sitting here!
Get out!
I feel sorry for you.
Don't you know that you've been dismissed?
Dismissed?
Who says?
Why?
Why should I be dismissed?
There's no one who loves Punggildang more!
I've dedicated countless hours to this company!
You know very well
that I worked with you
to build this company!
I made Punggildang what it is today!
Go home
and reflect on what you've done,
and repent
Darn it.
Get out!
Get out! Get out!
What are you doing?
Hey!
You should leave!
Get lost!
This isn't any of your concern!
You need to leave!
Darn it.
This isn't right!
This isn't mine. This isn't mine!
Please stop!
Darn it. Why should I leave?
She's the one who should leave!
Do you think you'll get away with this?
Darn it!
Get out! Get out!
Get out!
Mom, are you okay?
My goodness.
Let go! Let go of me!
No one will take it from me!
No one can take Punggildang from me!
Please stop.
You're only embarrassing yourself!
You're just a kid. How would you know
how hard I worked to build up Punggildang?
Listen up!
You all know how much I love
and care about Punggildang!
Mr. An Gilsu,
stop making a scene
and go.
Listen, Bae Gukhui!
You're about to die!
Watch it!
What can you do in your frail state?
Listen, everyone!
Bae Gukhui won't live long!
She'll soon die!
She'll be dead!
An Gilsu, stop it!
Everyone knows you don't care about the company.
You just want to make it your own.
I'm warning you.
Don't ever show yourself here again.
If you do, I'll make you pay.
Like you have the energy!
If you do, try me!
Bring it on!
I'll call the police.
Give me a break!
Do you think I'm scared of the police?
You'll get it from me!
Move! Move aside!
What is this?
What has An Gilsu done to the company?
Embezzlement?
How will the company survive?
What about the money we invested?
Everyone!
Please listen to what I have to say.
As you know, there are pre-orders for
the toasting wine in Korea and overseas.
Once production stabilizes,
we'll be able to weather the immediate storm.
Yes, we know.
But we're in very choppy waters.
That's why I beg our shareholders to
stand by us with a long-term outlook.
The wines before you will be Punggildang's future.
Couldn't you taste them
and be patient with us
based on their quality?
Let's try these.
Go ahead, Mr. Jeong.
I told you to sit and rest.
We can't afford to be
You shouldn't strain yourself.
This is a good workout.
Don't bother.
We won't be your rice supply just because of this.
I know your company's about to go under.
Go under?
If you help us,
our plant will be fine.
Sir, trust sustained the relationship between
our two companies for 20 years.
And who broke that trust?
It's that CEO of yours, An Gilsu.
We harvested premium rice, but
he went looking for cheap ingredients.
I'm sorry.
That won't happen again.
President Bae is back,
and we'll be able to pay you once
our toasting wine hits the market.
We beg you.
This won't work.
He seems very upset.
We'll do all we can so he says yes.
Stop it, will you?
I'm fine.
- Thank you. / - Thank you so much.
I'm giving you the rice
because of your tenacity.
Even if Punggildang goes belly up,
it will rise again
with employees like you.
Sir, you're a good judge of character.
We'll turn Punggildang back to the way it was.
We'll take care
to use your valuable rice
to make good wines.
Okay. You should go.
Ms. Bae can't go without rice to make her wines.
- Thank you! / - Thank you!
(Bae Gukhui's Toasting Wine)
One needs
to know his place.
How can he name the wine after him?
You don't say.
He only doubled our workload.
We wouldn't be doing this if we had just gone
with Bae Gukhui's Toasting Wine.
Nor would the company be suffering
I know.
This is ruining my nails.
Hurry up, will you?
You've only done three bottles.
Are you that unhappy with me?
Yes.
How's everyone?
Hi, guys.
We'll help.
Maru, if you had come to US with me...
We took care of the rice supply
for the Gangeung Plant.
We're going to take care of
the medicinal herbs and yeast later.
Good job.
We're reclaiming the toasting wine for Ms. Bae.
Thank you.
The re-labeled bottles are going
to the big-box store, right?
Would you take care of that?
Of course.
They're heavy. Be careful.
You're so strong.
Let's go, Bom.
Take it easy.
Sit down
and affix the labels.
I'm fine, so help Bom.
I'm worried you'll fall sick.
I'll do the rest, so take a break.
Yes. Bom needs a break.
Even the security guard's here helping,
so a pregnant woman should rest.
It's nice to be doing real work.
Bom.
Looks like I'm late.
- Mom. / - Mother.
Hi, Gukhui.
I can't just sit around, leaving
the staff to do all the work.
The manager said he'd give us more display space
if the toasting wine is well-received,
so I'm off to the next store.
Aren't you overdoing it?
Yes, Gukhui. You don't have to do this.
I'll work twice, thrice as hard for your sake...
Don't you trust me?
Punggil!
You always make me smile.
I'm only doing this
because
I feel better and
eat more after a busy day.
I see.
Is Aran doing better?
Everything's normal,
but she's just not waking up.
Aran.
Her lips are dry and cracked.
She always had dry lips.
Keep moisturizing her lips.
Thanks.
Hang in there, Aran.
You can do it, Aran.
Mother, what about your transplant?
Let's not discuss that in Aran's presence.
Aran.
I think she moved.
- Really? / - Where?
She moved her finger.
I swear.
Bom,
I imagine her to have moved
dozens of times a day.
But she really did.
Bom, Aran will wake up,
so let's be patient and wait.
Aran won't give up easily.
That's right. She'll wake up.
Aran, you'll wake up, right?
He's not here.
Embezzlement, forgery,
causing a traffic accident...
You're mistaken.
My husband's not that kind of person.
Ma'am, what you've just read
are causes to issue a warrant
for Mr. An Gilsu's arrest.
Where is he?
No, no.
Mom.
Taeho.
The police are wrongfully looking
for your dad.
Hiding Mr. An Gilsu won't
do anyone any good.
It will only worsen the punishment.
Call him and
tell him to turn himself in.
But...
What do we do, Taeho?
Why did you just stand there?
You should've told them your dad is innocent.
Dad is guilty.
What did your father do so wrong?
How can you say that when he's worked
so hard for us?
As the eldest son,
you should support your dad,
not accuse him.
You're pathetic.
No, no.
He needs my help.
Yes, he does.
The police couldn't have come to my house.
Wait. Wait.
Excuse me.
My husband's not that kind of person,
so please look into it again.
Seonyeong...
Mom, mom.
Please don't do this.
Things will get worse if Mr. An Gilsu flees.
He'll be put on
the wanted list.
The wanted list?
My husband didn't do anything wrong.
So tell us where he's hiding.
No. My husband's not a bad person.
No.
I can't let the police take me.
I must get Punggildang back.
I have so much to do.
I should get to work.
How did you think of this?
Online buzz is
more effective than
TV ads these days.
That's true.
I won't go easy on you
even though this is just a promo shoot.
You shouldn't.
I'm using my own know-how,
not one of your secret recipes,
so brace yourself.
The mother-daughter competition looks intense.
That's right.
Let the fierce competition...
Begin!
Punggildang's foremost
beauties are here today.
Do you know why?
Is there a drinking contest?
It's not that.
With their fine-tuned palettes,
they will recreate
the wines they just tasted.
I see.
Mr. Kang,
isn't that Punggildang's
plum blossom wine, recently designated
as the state toasting wine?
That's right.
It's a wine only Punggildang can do right.
The competition is heating up.
Wow. Ms. Choi Bom is going
full-force with the hard-boiled rice.
Maybe she's venting her frustrations
against her husband.
We should ask her after the competition.
I will get a closer look.
It's not surprising that President Bae Gukhui,
the creator of the toasting wine,
has the poise of a master winemaker.
How do you think
you'll fare against your daughter?
I have a lot more experience
than my daughter,
so I can't let her beat me.
The rivalry is hitting a fever pitch.
Mr. Kang,
what about Ms. Choi Bom's wine?
Ms. Choi,
you said you had a secret weapon against
Ms. Bae's toasting wine.
What is it?
Fermentation is key to recreating the fragrance
of the toasting wine, which
comes only from plum blossoms.
But my know-how is a secret.
Is it?
It will be a close competition.
I can't wait to find out who wins.
We will wait until the wines ferment
and return with
the final products.
Until next time.
So who won?
Put on the next episode.
The next episode is coming soon.
If you're curious about the results,
wait and tune in next time.
I thought President Bae was a bit stuffy,
but doing the shoot
made me see how open-minded she is.
Did you see the number of hits?
It's off the charts.
And people have commented how
fun and interesting it is.
I didn't know there'd be so much interest.
Thank you.
There's no need.
I'm getting publicity out of this.
Look at the comments.
As you know, we're flooded with orders
that your time frame is a bit tight,
but we'll send you
as much as we can.
Toasting wine pre-order?
We'll check and
call you back.
Thank you.
That promo video has gotten everyone
clamoring for the toasting wine.
What a pain.
I'm so hungry,
but there's no time to eat.
Punggildang Marketing Team.
Order?
Yes. Okay. Okay.
Wow. Never have we gotten this many orders
since I started working here.
I'm so happy!
Yes? This is Punggildang.
Yes.
Of course.
Hang in there.
Call the plant and check the production volume.
Okay.
The promo video is a huge success.
Consumers who've had the toasting wine
are doing our marketing work for us.
Yes, okay.
From blogs to social media platforms,
everyone wants to know where
they can get our toasting wine.
And our share price is rebounding.
What a relief.
Thank you for your hard work.
It doesn't feel like work.
Phone.
Gyeongu.
Marketing Team.
This is my daughter-in-law's toasting wine.
- Enjoy. / - Thank you.
Ms. Kim, you're in a good mood.
Are you that happy?
Of course I am.
Why wouldn't I want
my daughter-in-law to do well?
Yes, of course.
I couldn't agree more.
Midal,
do we have any toasting wine left?
That's what everyone wants.
I'm worried as
we just served our last.
I asked Baedal to get us a box from a wholesaler,
but he's taking his sweet time.
The toasting wine is here.
Bae Gukhui's Toasting Wine is here.
What took you
so long?
Don't get me started.
The wholesaler is swarming with people
who want Gukhui's toasting wine.
I had to take a number and wait
just to get this one box.
It's that popular?
We should have a party to celebrate this success.
What a feast.
Why did you make so much food?
We wanted to celebrate the growing popularity
of the toasting wine
you and our daughter-in-law made.
This is a thank-you dinner.
Our pub's busy because of the toasting wine.
Ms. Kim has to work for us part-time.
That's right.
I'm making money thanks to my daughter-in-law.
You're working there too?
But your knees are bothering you.
Not at all.
I feel light as a feather knowing that
Bae Gukhui's Toasting Wine is selling so well.
You should jump up and down
with the toasting wine for a selfie.
Selfies with the toasting wine are all the rage.
A selfie?
What is that?
It just means people like mom's wine.
Look? Isn't this amazing?
Look at that.
I couldn't be prouder of my daughter-in-law.
Thank you.
I know how worried you are about me,
so thank you for your support.
Thank you, everyone.
Yes.
Why don't we raise a toasting for the fulfillment
of all our wishes?
Thank you.
- Thank you. / - Cheers.
Maybe Bom's starting to get morning sickness.
Maru, go check on her.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Are you not feeling well?
I'm fine.
You don't have a fever.
I'm not sick.
This is part of being pregnant.
Thank you and sorry.
I'd take your place
if I could.
I'm sorry it's so hard.
It's not.
I can't whine about this
when mom's fighting something far worse.
You're the best daughter in the world.
But you can
whine all you want to me.
I'm your one and only hubby after all.
Thanks, hubby.
I wish our family could always be happy like this.
Our princesses sure are beautiful.
So are you, my queen.
Aran and Paran,
should we play over there?
Yes!
Let's go.
Where are you going?
Jeonggi?
Where are you going?
Mom!
Aran!
Paran!
Aran...
Paran...
Gukhui.
Gukhui, are you okay?
Aran.
Paran.
Jeonggi.
I'll keep you safe.
Ms. Kim, what are you doing?
Go back to sleep.
Spirit of the Cosmos,
please save my daughter-in-law.
An old woman is trying this hard,
so she'll be saved.
Ms. Kim, where are you going?
It's still dark.
Once it's minced,
put it in the boiling water.
I hope Gukhui recovers after having the eel stew
you're preparing with so much care.
Why are you saving these?
For me?
But I'm full of stamina as is.
If I have this,
I might get us into trouble.
You're so silly.
We're making this stew for
Gukhui's health.
Don't jinx it.
You're right.
Please give Gukhui
the strength to fight her cancer.
Midal, have you seen my mom?
- Your mom? / - Ms. Kim?
Why?
She's not answering her phone.
She left in the wee hours of the morning.
She didn't say where she was going?
Where could she be?
The thing is,
Ms. Kim hasn't been sleeping at all
since she heard Ms. Bae is ill.
She's been crying a lot.
Mom's been saying some disturbing things.
She said she had to disappear because
she was the cause of Gukhui's cancer.
Calm down, Jeongmi.
We should've kept it from her somehow.
Geez.
I'll go look for her.
Where could she have gone?
Father, I'll come with you.
You keep trying grandma's phone.
I'll go look for her too.
Gukhui! Gukhui!
- Mom. / - Grandma.
Mother,
where did you go?
We were all so worried.
Do you know what this is?
It took me two hours on the bus and
another half hour on foot to
get this spring water.
The ladies at the senior citizens' center say
this spring water is great for cancer patients.
I'll get it for you every day,
so drink up and get better.
Mother...
But your knees hurt.
You should've made me go.
Don't bother.
Who cares about my knees?
I get spring water
and a workout.
It works out for me.
This is only for you, okay?
Yes, mother.
I'll do as you say.
We made this especially for you, Gukhui,
so the rest of you, stop drooling.
Enjoy, Gukhui.
We should share.
Medicine shouldn't be shared.
It's all for you.
All this attention is making me feel shy.
Have some, mother.
No, no, no.
Too much special food isn't good for old folks.
People think I'm not even 60 as is.
I shouldn't look any younger.
There'll be trouble
if you look younger than me.
No, siree. What will I do if
you start looking so young and pretty
that you're kidnapped?
Have a glass of the spring water grandma got.
Yes.
Here.
I do feel funny and strange.
I feel energized.
Right? Right?
That older lady was spot on!
That spring is sacred.
Lucky you, Gukhui.
Your mother-in-law dotes on you
over her own daughter
who's just given birth.
Thank you, everyone.
- Let's eat. / - Yes.
Let's eat!
(Former Punggildang CEO embezzles $6 million)
(Arrest warrant issued)
What? But I did nothing wrong.
(Home)
If I pick up,
they might track my location.
(Home)
I won't get caught.
I did nothing wrong.
He's not picking up.
The man who said he'd donate his liver to Bae Gukhui.
The test says he's compatible.
He must have changed his mind.
He's the only viable donor for Ms. Bae.
Excuse me.
There's a compatible donor for my mom?
Um... Well...
Who is it?
I'll try contacting him.
We can't disclose anything to a third party.
But he's the only one who can save my mom.
My mom can get the transplant if we locate him.
Who is it?
Who is this person?
You need to calm down.
I won't say you told me.
Please help me.
Can't I just have his number so that
I can beg and plead with him?
Please help me
save my mom. Please.
It's me.
Where are you?
You're safe, right?
You're on the wanted list.
Gilsu, I'm scared.
Okay. I'll be strong.
I'll put on a brave face.
Okay.
He must be ashamed of me.
Don't live like me, son.
Aran.
Oh, Aran...
I really liked you.
Since you were little,
I'd wanted you as my own daughter.
You're so smart and together.
Do you know how I much I trusted you?
So why did you betray me?
If you had listened to me,
I would've been fine.
This is all your fault.
Aran.
Father...
Are you awake?
Gilsu, you're fleeing overseas?
Then what about me?
Where are you going?
Gilsu, why don't we
flee together in a few days?
Father...
No.
Stop whining.
I'll get arrested if I don't leave
You will?
Okay. Okay.
You can't get arrested.
You can't be in jail
if you're to clear your name.
Okay, Gilsu.
This is my phone.
You must stay in touch with me.
You know I need you, right?
Okay.
Are you awake?
Let go.
Gilsu, go.
Hon, quick.
Please hurry to the airport.
I didn't abandon her.
She got lost.
Why would I do such a thing?
If it hadn't been for you,
how could I have made Punggildang what it is?
I doubt anyone else would have
stuck by me like you have.
That's right. You acknowledged it yourself.
You know
how hard I worked
for you.
All I made was one mistake.
One single mistake.
Abandoning my daughter and
selling my recipe was just the beginning.
You hid that from me
and deceived me right by my side.
And then you let
your son marry Aran
and used her to
oust me from being CEO.
No, no, no.
This isn't true!
It's been fabricated!
No!
Don't fall for this!
AV!
AV, turn this off!
What's keeping you?
Hello?
You must be Mr. An's family.
Mr. An Gilsu's been found to be a compatible
donor for Ms. Bae Gukhui's liver transplant.
Excuse me?
I'm a compatible donor?