(Episode 26) Oh Bom.
I'm sorry,
let me call you right back.
Who are you?
Is Oh Bom...
Are you Oh Bom?
Yes. What is it?
So you're the part-time employee.
Why you, of all people?
What is she on about?
I'm speechless.
Who does she think she is,
getting involved in my life?
Why does this involve her and Taeho again?
Wait a minute.
Are you here
because of the blogger?
You should've said something.
How can you just leave?
I was surprised that it was you.
Given what happened before,
I thought you might get the wrong idea.
What wrong idea?
You're here for a business matter.
That's a relief.
I wanted to come and discuss
how we should solve this,
from the company's perspective.
I'm really upset for being wrongly accused,
and I can't just gloss this over, either.
But I didn't think you'd come all the way here.
The company's a mess because of you.
I can't just sit and watch.
I mean,
it's not only your fault.
This is my mom's restaurant.
There aren't many places around here.
They still have places like these?
It's no Punggildang,
but it's still famous in these parts.
My mom's soups and salads are popular.
Your mother owns a restaurant,
and you have the work experience,
so you should know well.
It takes a very long time for a restaurant
to establish itself and earn
its customers' trust.
But you can crash and burn in a blink of an eye.
I should've held back.
I'm sorry about how things went.
I'll be honest.
You know Punggildang and the company,
is hurting because of what happened, right?
I saw the comments on the company website.
The new manager is having a hard time
at HQ because of what happened.
I didn't think it'd escalate like this.
But you know the blogger is lying.
That's why I want you to settle this quietly,
for the manager and the company's sake.
How do I do that?
I'm extending an olive branch to you.
I hope you'll find comfort with this,
over the unfortunate incident.
What's this?
There'll be more negative comments online.
Wouldn't it be difficult to come to work,
having to deal with all of that?
Even I do quit,
why should I accept this money?
Think of it as an investment for your future.
I have no reason to accept this.
I didn't mean to bruise your pride.
It's not about my pride.
Why should this hurt my pride?
I didn't ask for money in the first place.
I simply don't think it's mine to take.
Stop being stubborn, and just take it.
It's for you.
I told you to take it with you.
I'll just leave it.
Mull it over,
and you'll understand where I'm coming from.
Excuse me.
But you're going to have to take this.
I don't care about money,
I'll take full responsibility for what I have to.
What can you be responsible for?
What do you want to achieve with this money?
Look at that wench.
Where did that money come from?
If you're genuinely concerned about me,
look into what really happened,
and write a statement online for me.
I'll get going for now.
What was that?
Who does she think she is?
Excuse me.
So you're Oh Bom's mother?
That's right.
You were having such a serious discussion
with my daughter,
I had to ask you to speak with me.
Did you know that Oh Bom
caused a scene at work?
No...
My daughter can be a little over the top,
but she's agile,
and is a conscientious worker.
What serious problem did she cause
for you to come all the way
over here to ask for compensation?
So, you weren't giving her the money,
but asking it from her?
Of course not.
It's a compensation of sorts
from the company, out of concern for her.
What does that mean?
Bom caused problems at the workplace,
and the company pays her for it?
The company should be accountable
for its inadequate training of Oh Bom.
If she takes this money,
and admits her part in this,
both the company and Bom
can finally put this behind them.
I get it.
Say no more.
I get what you're saying now.
So you're telling Bom to take the money,
and take all the responsibility
for whatever that happened, right?
Well...
If you put it that way,
it makes me sound unreasonable.
What's this?
"Letter of Apology..." Oh Bom?
I never wrote anything like this.
Unbelieveable.
Did she write this,
and then come looking for me?
Oh, my.
They say there's nothing like money.
Good. Very good.
The envelope was dangling in front of me.
What am I going to tell Bom?
She'll definitely tell me to return it,
if she knows I took the money.
Hey, where are you going?
I need to drop by the wine bar.
Isn't it your day off today?
Mom, I just got cornered again.
I don't know what it is,
but just brush it off, alright?
You don't even know what happened.
Everybody goes through it. It's life.
If you argue with them,
you think they'll hear you out?
Just keep quiet.
They even brought money...
So you saw it, too?
The money envelope.
How dare they?
Isn't it unbelievable?
It's better than those people in high places,
sweeping you under the rug.
At least they have more etiquette than that.
More etiquette?
They tried to bribe me; it's
an insult on my character,
and a way for them to blame me for everything.
I won't stand for it any longer.
What are you trying to do?
I don't care anymore.
I need to stop them from doing things their way.
Hey. Hey!
That wench...
If she argues with them,
won't they ask for their money back?
What's this about?
I handed the video clip over to you,
and asked you to protect Bom.
How could you do this?
Why are you blaming everything
on an innocent person?
I didn't know about it either.
That doesn't even make sense.
Then who wrote that apology letter?
I apologize.
I'm embarrassed for repeating myself,
but I'll fix everything.
I can't trust you anymore.
You blame a part-time employee,
even with the proof in your hands.
It's too much of a hassle for HQ, isn't it?
Punggildang's really something.
You too, for feigning ignorance,
even though you promised to reveal the video.
I don't have anything more to say to you.
Bom, your mother's a wise one.
You can only stand up for yourself
when you can afford to.
You'll regret it, if you don't accept that money.
Choi Aran!
What did you do this time?
What's that apology letter about?
You didn't post it, did you?
Say something. Did you post it?
Who cares who posted it?
The problem's solved now.
It's been resolved on the company's end,
so you can lay off.
On the company's end?
Should I ask the CEO myself?
Why are you being like this?
Isn't the matter resolved anyway?
What do you mean, resolved?
Those are all lies.
I know you've been stressed out over this,
and you feel uneasy about it.
But you're destined for bigger things.
Don't stress out over some part-time employee.
You're heartless, you know that?
She got on her knees,
defenseless,
and you falsely accuse and fire her
instead of comforting her?
Look, Taeho,
I didn't want to say this,
but do you know how greedy she is?
She asked me how much I can offer,
if she posts the apology online.
Stop your nonsense.
You're saying she asked for money?
Yes, that's the only reason I paid her.
She was so happy with the money.
She even teased me and said
I was lucky she only asked for that much.
If you don't believe me, ask her mother.
Look into my eyes, and tell me.
Are you telling the truth?
Go and see for yourself.
If I had known you'd ask,
I would've asked for a receipt.
No, that's not right.
I should've recorded it, right?
There's no way.
Look, why are you so concerned
over a part-time employee?
She's the type to sell her integrity
for chump change.
Who knows? She might've caused that ruckus
with that blogger for money.
Why? You don't believe what I'm saying?
You just get ready to come back to HQ.
Your face is rough from all that stress.
Taeho.
Darn it.
I've only gotten more gray hairs
since working at the wine bar.
Oh?
You said you'd call.
Why are you back again?
Where's Mr. An?
I think he went to HQ for something.
Oh, Bom! You did the right thing.
Punggildang's doing much better
after your apology letter.
I never wrote any apology letter.
Huh?
What do you mean?
Didn't you discuss it with HQ and write it?
Why should I write an apology,
when I didn't do anything wrong?
I thought you took all responsibility
to put an end to things.
I feel like I've been wronged.
Can you just please tell them what happened?
Look here, Bom.
I'll be frank with you.
There's no one here to take your side.
Just pretend you wrote the letter,
and put this behind you.
That's what's best for you.
You're so unreasonable.
Ma'am!
Weren't you there
when the blogger threw a fit?
Why are you asking me?
I don't want to be put in a difficult situation.
I'm begging you.
I handed over the video already,
but things haven't gotten better.
What video?
Oh, it's nothing.
Ma'am.
Ma'am...
(Upload)
(The video has been uploaded successfully.)
How did the part-time employee
end up writing this apology letter?
Mr. Yang said she didn't do anything wrong.
If she didn't do anything wrong,
she wouldn't have written the letter.
She must be feeling guilty
about something, that's why.
Maybe she was coaxed to give in.
Excuse me, Gyeongwu,
watch your mouth.
What do you mean coaxed?
Who would do that around here?
Let's stop talking about that,
and focus on getting Mr. An back.
And please turn in the report I asked for.
We're always stuck with menial tasks.
Oh, what's this?
What's this video about?
Gyeongwu, take a look at this.
What is it?
Let me apologize.
What's going on?
Why is there a video with a statement
that is completely contrary to the apology letter?
I just contacted the wine bar,
and the girl said she never wrote an apology.
As if that ordeal wasn't enough,
there's a sudden apology,
and now a video.
Please ask if the bar or HQ had any hand in this.
Please look into it.
Yes.
We don't have to deal with the part-timer anymore.
I don't think you've seen this yet.
The online video of the employee.
A video?
Let me apologize.
Do you know anything about this?
Maybe this is fabricated.
She voluntarily wrote an apology online.
She said she messed up because she was dumb.
This video doesn't make any sense.
Alright.
Since you don't know about this,
I'll look into it myself.
Ask the PR team to my office.
'That star is your star'
'The black pupils of your eyes, like'
'the nighttime sky drowned in star'
'That star is my star'
'That star is your star'
'Till the morning dew settles'
You!
What are you doing?
Jungmi.
I'm saying that you, my star,
are in my heart.
Stop babbling and hang up.
Hold on, Jungmi. One moment.
You didn't forget about our date today, did you?
When did I agree to go on a date with you?
You promised me.
Why should I go out with you?
You agreed to three dates with me!
You're deluded, you know that?
I'm sorry, sir,
but over my dead body!
I don't want to go date you,
so hang up already!
He's so clingy.
Yuck. Disgusting.
Ew. Ew!
My... Should I tell her, or not?
This is a huge amount of money.
I can't not say anything about it.
What if something happens
after I spend it behind her back?
Midal.
Oh, my.
What? Did I scare you?
You heard about the security deposit, right? We must
pay by week's end,
or we have to move.
Call the landlady.
Oh, alright.
I'm back.
Did the deliveries go well?
Yes.
Hey, I'll go make one, too.
Huh? That's empty though.
Jinsu,
I know you want to scrub your past clean,
but take it easy.
You're old now.
Don't hurt yourself now.
Let him be.
He wants to do it.
I can't get through to him anymore.
What more can I say to a son who prepared
a memorial spread for someone else's father?
Look at him.
I say one thing,
and he's all self-conscious.
You said it yourself, Mom.
You said Jinsu hasn't adjusted to life here,
and he's making an effort.
Don't get all bent out of shape
because of that one memorial service.
I agree, Grandma.
Aunt Jungmi's right.
I've just gotten into stepmom's good graces.
Don't mess it up for me.
Look at the two of you.
Are you going to sit and watch
your brother and father become a joke?
Good-for-nothings.
That really hurt.
What's that about?
Who is it?
Delivery.
Did you order something?
I... I'm...
I'm here to deliver a package.
You...
What are you doing here?
Oh? The delivery man.
What are you doing here?
Oh, good to see you.
Hey, you... Get out. Right now.
What is it?
No, Mom. They got the wrong address.
Leave. Now.
If you got the wrong address,
just say, "Wrong address, sir!"
Why the commotion?
I went in because I missed you!
You're pitiful, really.
What's wrong with you?
Man!
I warned you before.
It won't work between us.
You don't even know me,
so stop trying!
People start out as strangers.
You get to know people over time.
Look.
Let me be honest with you.
I am a divorcee with a kid.
Do you still want me now?
Yeah, what's wrong with that?
It's not like you're married.
You're nuts.
Honestly,
I like how assertive and hot-tempered you are.
So...
Accept my feelings for you.
Accept your feelings? You wish.
Ridiculous!
I'm not going to give up.
I won't.
I told you the truth will come out.
One act was all it took.
Even I feel relieved.
I'm indebted to you for this.
I just gave it to Maru,
and he must've posted it online himself.
But he sure is loyal.
He's a part-time employee himself,
but he stood up for another co-worker.
Maru did that?
Yeah.
I feel like a huge burden
has been lifted off my shoulders.
Excuse me, what are you all doing?
Get back to work, everyone.
Maru found the video and posted it.
He kept me here,
asking about surveillance cameras and such.
Bom, you know this isn't all good, right?
I'll consider myself indebted to you.
No, don't drag me into this.
I have no use for your thanks.
I'll work hard to avoid causing
trouble for you in the future.
I should've done this earlier.
Dragging this out only made Bom suffer.
Kang Maru, you rescued me this time.
Thank you!
You tell me to mind my own business,
but you get caught up in my business.
Hey, Maru.
What are you doing here?
Who else would I come to see in this neighborhood?
You're here to get a thank you, right?
Thanks.
No, thank you very much,
for lifting my burden for me.
I didn't come here to bask.
It's a relief you're no longer upset.
The past few days have been really dramatic.
I was attacked by a customer,
and called a rude employee.
Then you, my friend, help me by
posting a video, and made it all disappear.
You've been through a lot recently.
Forget about everything,
and just have a good night's sleep.
Here.
What is it?
Hot buns.
They represent my warm feelings towards you.
You're making my skin crawl.
Thanks, in any case.
I'll enjoy them.
Dear landlady,
how did you guess I had money available?
I've already used half for the security deposit.
What to do?
I didn't even tell Bom I accepted the money.
It's so cold.
What is that?
Maru asked me to give it to you.
This is what I get for finding his diamond ring?
You forgot all about it, didn't you?
They give you cheap stuff to try you.
Who's trying me?
Mom, don't get blinded by freebies.
It never ends well.
A caring person like Maru is hard to come by.
Hey, what happened with the incident at work?
They've asked you to leave, haven't they?
Why should I get fired when I didn't do anything?
I won't get fired.
And I'll bring home a steady paycheck,
so don't you worry.
See, the thing is...
Oh my...
How did this go online?
Did Taeho have a copy on him?
Coward!
Stop being foolish.
Once this smooths over,
you'll be back at HQ in no time.
Aran has worked really hard
to get you back to HQ.
Make sure her efforts aren't in vain.
I don't want to go back to HQ yet, father.
Sometimes I feel that Aran is smarter,
when it comes to these things.
You shouldn't be suffering because of me, Aran.
I was just about to go see you.
About that video...
Aran.
Did you make a copy of that video clip?
You created this disaster,
just because you felt bad?
That's all over now.
How is it over,
when there is a pending investigation,
and we're still in this mess?
Aran.
I don't think I'm good enough for you.
What are you talking about?
I can't support you the way you want me to.
You're doing this for me,
so I can return to HQ.
Whatever.
Stop all that nonsense,
we have to get our stories straight.
Why did you upload the video,
how it got recorded,
all the details need to match up.
I'm going to take a leave of absence.
I can't afford to listen to you whine.
I'm going to go to school,
and come back to you as a better man.
What?
What are you talking about?
Darn it!
What's wrong with you?
Is that all you got?
I'm sorry.
This is who I am.
Taeho. An Taeho!
Taeho. Knock, knock.
Oh, dear.
Look at how romantic my son is.
Were you going through old photos of Aran?
Let's see.
Wow.
You two suit each other so well.
There's no better match.
Did Aran say anything to you?
Did something happen?
Oh, my.
She didn't say a word, did she?
I can't get a thanks?
I bring her herbal tonics,
and she doesn't thank me.
She doesn't even appreciate
the bags I buy for her.
I'm sure she's grateful on the inside.
She should express it.
She's not made of glass. I can't see through her.
If I could see that she's thankful,
I wouldn't say anything.
But how can I know?
How long are you guys going to drag this out?
You're engaged, I'd like you to get married,
and give me a grandson, soon.
But... Your opinion doesn't matter.
Big matters like this should be decided by elders.
I can't wait any longer.
I have to meet with Ms. Bae to set a date.
Hi, honey.
Honey...
Why can't he look at his wife in the eye
if he's come home from work?
Honey. Honey!
I don't ask much of you.
Let's stay interested in each other's lives.
Also, our Taeho and Suho have to see
that we're a happy and intimate couple.
There's no better education than that.
Look.
Yes, honey?
How do you talk to yourself so much?
I only talk this much
because you never talk.
Plus, there are three stoic men in this family.
If I don't talk,
it'd be completely silent in this house.
He can't leave on his own accord.
He made this mess,
and now he wants out?
I need to take care of Oh Bom,
if I want to clean this up once and for all.
Did you ask for me?
Mr. An isn't here,
so I'll speak on his behalf.
We have to end our contract with you.
What do you mean?
The blogger problem is over now.
Just because it's solved on your end,
doesn't mean it's over.
Do you know how much it hurt the company?
I had a hard time, too.
I was called a dumb part-time worker,
and had all those comments written about me.
Why am I getting fired over
something I didn't even do?
This isn't something I can help you with.
Just leave.
I can't just stand by and watch.
She wrote the apology letter,
and blamed me.
I only endured it because I had no proof.
Why are they firing someone,
who's just trying to make a living?
Oh Bom, what are you doing here?
Be honest with me.
You wrote the apology letter, didn't you?
Apology letter? What do you mean?
Why else would you give...
I don't know why you're here,
but I have nothing to discuss with you.
Please leave.
I won't leave.
I need my apology.
You wrote an apology
out of convenience for the company.
But that didn't work,
so now you're firing me.
Look here,
do you think Punggildang is some dive bar?
And that we resolve things that way?
If anything you just said is true,
I shouldn't be apologizing.
I should be leaving the company.
You should've done this earlier.
Unbelieveable.
That girl got on her knees, despite
the customer's atrocious behavior...
Ms. Bae,
the...
The IP address from which the letter was uploaded,
matches Aran's office computer.
I'm the only one that's been told, so far.
Alright.
Ms. Bae.
Choi Aran.
How could you do this?
How dare you write the apology?
That's not just a lie.
It's fraud. A fraud!
Mom, I just...
I don't want to see your face.
You're fired.
Mr. An.
Yes, Ms. Bae.
I'm here.
Mr. An.
Aran!
Are you okay?
Taeho,
you weren't serious about leaving me, were you?
You're here because you're worried, right?
I'm sorry.
Yes, I did write that apology letter.
I must've lost my mind,
trying to help you.
But what can I do?
Mom's already found out.
She told me to leave.
She said I was fired.
What do I do now?
I'm scared, Taeho.