(Episode 27) I'm sorry.
Yes, I did write that apology letter.
I must've lost my mind,
trying to help you.
What do I do now?
Mom's already found out.
She told me to leave.
What do I do now?
I'm scared, Taeho.
It's going to be alright.
What do you have to be scared of?
I'm here for you.
You said you were going to leave.
You said you're abandoning me.
But you know that
I wouldn't fabricate an apology letter
with malicious intent or to hurt anyone.
Yes, I know.
I only have one wish.
And that's to have you by my side.
But everything's a mess now.
Aran...
This is all my fault.
I messed up. Who can I blame but myself?
Are people in love that selfish?
They don't even care about what happens
to others as long as they protect one another.
But why am I leaving the office,
even though I know now
that the letter was fabricated?
Aran, you're a good person.
Other people may not know,
but I know.
I always complain.
I'm not a good person.
Who can like me more than you do?
Who can care for me more than you do?
That's why you're the best for me.
Taeho...
You're mean to other people,
because you only care for me.
You hurt other people because of me.
What do I do now?
Mom was really angry.
She called what I did a scam.
She acted like she was never going to see me.
But you're going to continue seeing me, right?
You're not going to leave me, are you?
I'll apologize for the unfortunate incident.
Consider it a jinx to your time at the bar.
There wasn't much we could do.
Plus the blogger seems to have done this
regularly at other places, too.
I can only say that we were a target, too.
I should've trained
the part-time workers properly.
I apologize for not doing so.
I'm worried the employees might be affected.
And I feel bad for the young part-time worker
who just took her first steps
into the real world.
And Aran's method of solving this problem,
was to trick people into thinking
that the part-time worker wrote an apology.
I'm embarrassed to say this in front of you.
It's all my fault.
I wasn't resourceful enough,
while Aran kept her options open.
She's acting like a child
because you are too understanding of her.
I'm sorry.
I don't need you to apologize.
I'm just embarrassed that
I raised my daughter to be this way.
I'm frustrated with her. That's all.
My mom's really mad, isn't she?
You know how she is.
I'm frustrated that I keep
doing things to upset her.
You're having a hard time taking care of Taeho.
No way.
Taeho's business is my business.
But what if I end up getting fired?
Don't worry so much.
Only Ms. Bae and the director of the tech team
know about what you did.
And since Ms. Bae hasn't said anything yet,
she must be considering a lot of things.
You know how my mom is too.
She'll be harsh with me,
regardless of the fact that I'm her daughter.
I was demoted to team leader last time.
I'm sure I'll have to face consequences.
If that's the case,
I'll have to beg Ms. Bae myself.
You did it for Taeho.
Mr. An.
I think that
there's something you can do
to convince her otherwise.
My...
What do I do with this money?
Had I told Bom,
she'd tell me to return it.
But if I return it now,
they'll be mad to see
that I've already spent half of it.
Dang...
This girl... Even when she brings money in,
she brings money with strings attached.
Hey, you said you were going to work.
Why are you back so early?
I got fired.
Fired? Why?
They told me to stop coming.
Is that right?
Good for you.
Good for me?
You said you wanted a real job.
I'll pay for you to attend classes
and give you an allowance
for the next 6 months.
No need to help me out. Just focus on studying.
Mom, you wrote a letter with your seal
to guarantee my preparations for a real job,
and you never followed through with it.
No, I'll help you out for sure this time.
Forget it.
That place isn't the only place I can work at.
I'll look into other places.
I'll look around for a stable job, too.
I guess she really doesn't know.
Now that she's left the wine bar,
there are no more strings attached.
I'm back.
What's wrong with her?
What does she want?
Hey...
Can you let me borrow this?
I'm just embarrassed to wear the same thing
everyday. Let me borrow it just once.
Then I'll let you borrow the outfit
Mom got me last time, alright?
What's wrong?
Are you sick?
Oh my god!
You're really sick.
I'll go get your mom.
Just wait a moment.
Be quiet.
Be quiet about what?
If you don't do anything about this...
Just be quiet.
The elders are sleeping.
Stop making a big deal out of nothing.
Did you have an argument with mom?
I knew it.
It's been weird the past few days.
You guys really did have a fight.
I said, shut it.
I used to argue with my mom a lot.
Moms and daughters tend to argue.
When my mom was alive,
I fought with her three times a day.
You know moms and daughters make up fast.
I know you hate me.
So even if I try to please your mom,
don't mind me.
Even if I try,
she won't think of me as much as she does you.
Jia, how have you been?
I don't know much about dance, but I hear
your body becomes rigid after a break.
What's it like picking it back up again?
I'm adjusting very well,
thanks to you.
Thank you so much.
Try the boiled potatoes.
You said you don't like spicy food,
so I took out the chilis.
It's good.
Maru should quit his part-time job
and prepare to go study overseas.
If you deliberate for too long,
you end up worrying about unnecessary things.
Thanks for your concern.
But I want my part-time job as long as I can,
whether or not I go study abroad.
Some people had quit in the last few days,
so we're shorthanded at the wine bar.
You're so busy with the company already,
yet you care about the kids.
I really appreciate it.
My son prepared her dead father's memorial.
Making small talk with the kids is no big deal.
Mom, really?
Let's enjoy our breakfast
in a civil manner.
It's not good for families to be polite.
Even if you're grateful, you feign ignorance.
And if you're upset, you pretend you're not.
Isn't that what families are about?
Being too polite will not bring you closer.
Mom, you should be grateful, too.
We can only know if you express it.
What is it?
If it's something I can help you with,
I will.
The video clip in question...
I posted that.
Is that right?
I was worried for the company,
and I mulled it over.
But I couldn't bear to see my friend
being falsely accused.
She was having such a hard time.
I'm sorry if I caused trouble for the company.
How is this trouble?
I was actually worried for you
because you're too nice and soft.
I'm glad to see you
have a backbone,
and be so caring towards your friend.
How's your friend doing now?
She must've had a hard time.
She has a big heart and doesn't hold grudges,
so she's back to normal now.
Why are you coming out from that room?
I'm asking you a question.
What affairs did you discuss with my mother?
Did you talk about that friend again?
I told her I was the one who posted the video.
You were the one who posted it?
You...
What were you thinking?
Do you know how much trouble you've caused?
You've been eating and sleeping in this house,
and you betray us like this?
Oh, my.
Are you feeling better?
You didn't even eat.
Stop being annoying.
I really hate seeing you two.
You two stick on like leeches,
and suck on other people's blood.
What's the problem now?
Leave. Right now.
I don't think you're physically sick.
You're sick in the head.
Oh? Where are my socks?
Where are my black socks?
Are they in the laundry?
What about my handkerchief?
Could you get it for me?
It was tough holding that in.
Look here.
I hid all of your black socks
because I can't stand you.
Your handkerchiefs are in the left drawer.
I'll get going now.
Do whatever you want.
You're feeling uncomfortable
because I'm not talking, right?
I know you're going to the office
and Aran's house just to see her.
When did I do that?
You can only try so much.
Aran's having a hard time helping Taeho
return to headquarters.
Stop being a nuisance and lay off.
What did I do wrong?
Did she say she's going to
dump our Taeho?
I'm just saying, be careful.
Even if we can't help the kids,
we should at least stay out of the way.
Oh, my.
Unbelievable.
You never listen to what I have to say,
but say everything you want to.
They say an able husband makes a lonely wife,
and an able son abandons his mother.
That's the story of my life.
Really!
Hey, you.
What are you so busy with nowadays?
I told you to give up studying abroad,
not loiter around like a bum!
If you don't want to study in Canada,
at least you should go to school here.
I've already had that discussion with you.
People in the music industry nowadays
will look at your educational background.
Do you think anyone will listen
to you singing on the streets with your guitar
and those empty cans?
Mother,
don't worry about my life.
I'll manage on my own.
Really, what's wrong with you?
You've never been so polite to me.
I want to be a real man now.
After working like a dog in the real world,
I've realized how hard it was to raise me.
What are you really up to nowadays?
Mom, you don't have to know the details
of what a man does outside the house.
If you do not wish to provide $3500
for my new instruments,
then I'll get going to work.
Hey. Hey, are you threatening me?
Unbelievable. How upsetting.
How frustrating.
How come everyone speaks their mind, but me?
Mr. Lee, you're here.
Ms. Lee has been looking for you.
Is something wrong?
You look tired.
Stop talking nonsense. Leave.
It's definitely about a woman.
This is my area of expertise.
I have a friend from high school
who's dating a model now
since I've coached him.
Just tell me,
and I'll solve it for you.
You mean it?
He's not going to come back, is he?
Auntie.
Come out and have some spicy rice cakes.
Forget it. You knock yourself out.
Why did Mr. Lee come over yesterday?
Do you guys have something going on?
Something? Yeah right.
But why did he call me
to ask all these questions about you?
Where I've moved to,
and if I live with you.
Are you going through something with him?
No way.
Do I look like someone
who would mess with a guy like that?
Oh really?
What's wrong with him?
From the way it looks...
He's nice, has a good personality,
and is even younger than you.
You don't look for other things in men anyway.
As long as he looks halfway decent,
it's a go for you, no?
When did I ever...
Stop talking nonsense and get out.
Get out of my room!
Dang it!
I'm going to eat all of the spicy rice cakes.
Eat away.
He's going to hurt himself
approaching me for my looks.
How can he be so dumb
at that age?
He approaches me with no game.
Unbelievable. I can't deal with this.
I'm going to go insane.
Just keep asking her out. No games.
No games?
Of course.
There's a saying that goes
no woman is unconvinced after a 10,000 tries.
How am I going to try 10,000 times?
Try a 100 times, then.
It's written in the bible.
Knock, and ye shall receive blessings.
It's not blessings, you silly...
What was it again?
That's not the point.
How should you approach her?
I think she likes romantic stuff.
Then how about this?
Jeongmi.
Please go out with me.
You're my first woman.
Until the day I die,
(I'll love only you until the day I die)
I love you.
I am now...
I am Jeongmi's.
You...
I told you to stop, didn't I?
So annoying!
Jeongmi...
Jeongmi, you're being unreasonable.
Jeongmi...
These old grandmas
can't be honest with
10-cent games.
Trying to trick me?
If I play cards with them again,
I'll be their daughter
and not my mother's.
Oh, my!
Excuse me, sir.
What are you doing in front of my house?
Oh, dear!
Is there a hole in a sky?
You're soaking wet!
My!
Who is that?
Really.
Why are there so many dogs
around this house lately?
I mean, really!
Bom,
whether I make her an intern
or a full-time employee,
she'll have to do as I say.
You said you got fired.
Where are you going?
Since I got fired,
I should look for another job.
Will next month's interest fall from the sky
if I just sit back and watch?
I told you not to worry about the interest
and to just get a steady job.
What's the matter with you, Mom?
You've always tried to milk her for her worth.
You, wench. When did I?
Forget it. I know our family's finances.
If there's no money coming in,
I can't focus on studying anyway.
I'll be back.
That wench.
Already making a living at this age.
It must be her fate.
You should learn from your sister.
Mom...
You want me to share a fate with her?
This girl.
What are you doing here?
Let's have a talk.
I have nothing to say to you.
I got fired,
and I'm going to forget what happened.
So you can lay off.
It's unfortunate that you got fired.
If I made things difficult for you,
I hope you understand.
Forget it.
I actually came here for your help.
How would you like to work as an intern?
The internship can possibly lead to
a full-time position in the future.
Why are you being like this?
You're responsible and sharp.
It's hard to find someone like you.
You took responsibility for what happened, too.
You ended my part-time contract yesterday.
That was an administrative hiccup.
I am only hearing this news from you, too.
So let's just forget about
all the things that happened between us,
and I hope you'll work for us as an intern.
We can talk about the contract
on the way to the office in my car.
Maru.
Hey, I told you to knock.
I didn't see anything.
Hurry up and get dressed.
I need to discuss something with you.
Is something wrong?
The company asked me to be an intern.
Really?
That's good news.
But something feels a bit off.
It's a good opportunity,
but I don't know if I should say yes.
Hey, someone once said,
if you're too serious about everything,
you'll start mulling over unnecessary things.
So just accept it.
It's a good opportunity, isn't it?
Should I accept it?
Hey, nobody is as hardworking as you.
That's why you were offered the internship.
The wine bar has been a bit chaotic, hasn't it?
Please be mindful of customer service.
Be wary of unsatisfactory customer service,
and hygiene in the kitchen as well.
I hope all of you have learned that
we need to be the face of Punggildang,
and put our personal feelings aside.
Yes.
Bom has been selected as an intern,
so please help her out
as much as you can.
Wow, congratulations.
Congratulations.
You all know how much Punggildang cares.
Let's all do a good job.
Go, team!
Congratulations, Bom.
I'm so glad.
Thank you.
I'll let headquarters know about
Bom's new position as the intern.
Good job.
I chose her as an intern
for you, Taeho.
This is the only way
you're going to have a peace of mind.
Aran,
I don't want you to put me in front of others.
What?
Do you have to say that
after what I did for you?
Let's stop.
The incident is over now, anyway.
Please make a formal company statement.
We'll have to admit our part in this, too.
Is that necessary?
Whatever the reason is,
it was the company's fault for the lack of
employee training and crisis management.
We were targeted by the blogger
because we were unlucky.
Isn't the source of the part-time worker's
apology letter unclear, too?
We should look into the video leak
and the source of the apology letter.
I don't think the source of the letter is crucial.
In this internet era,
it must've been written by someone else.
Let's issue a formal statement,
and put an end to this.
And please be mindful of the employees.
If the employees of Punggildang aren't happy,
the customers that drink at our restaurant
won't be comfortable and happy at our business.
Speaking of which,
Aran has chosen the girl as an intern
as a means of reconciliation.
She must've been busy
managing the situation,
but she still came up with a solution.
Let's not talk about that.
I'm sure Bom is very upset.
But she still is enduring it all
and is willing to come back to work.
I'll instruct the PR team to issue
an apology on behalf of the company.
Mr. An, are there any special meetings today?
Are you leaving work early?
I was thinking of making a visit
to the wine bar to see the employees.
Ms. Choi,
let's go to lunch.
Don't mind me. You all go ahead.
What's wrong with her?
She's become too meek all of a sudden.
I'm scared she'll flip.
Let's go.
Are you not going to lunch?
I have no appetite.
Ms. Bae is going to the wine bar.
On her way there,
I've scheduled in a traditional wine talk.
Make your way to the wine bar first
and hear the employees out.
Alright.
You're back.
I was worried you'd be in a pickle,
but I'm glad the company's issuing an apology
and putting everything behind.
You've had a rough time, too.
What about the overly fermented rice wine?
That's the thing.
Once one thing is resolved,
another issue blows up in your face.
We're always walking on eggshells here.
But can't we just drink that rice wine?
It's not like it's gone bad.
Isn't it a waste to throw it all out?
Even if one employee says it tastes weird,
we can't serve it to our customers.
Of course.
Bom is so difficult.
Nobody smells it,
but she causes a scene for nothing.
Maru, please throw out the rice wine.
Distilling team, please be mindful
of the temperature and humidity.
Alright.
Our rice wine cocktails' sales are going up.
Please prepare fresh fruits beforehand,
so that we don't run out.
Begin!
Yes.
We picked out the overly fermented rice wine.
What a waste.
But what can we do?
Wait.
There's a way.
We just need to get sanitized pots or bottles,
put 7 parts fresh rice wine,
cover it with a cotton cloth,
and leave it in high temperature.
Will that work?
That's what my mom does at her restaurant.
I did study nutrition in college.
I have the theory and practice in place.
We just need a cool, ventilated place
to store them.
This should be good.
So you're saying, this will turn into vinegar?
Technically, it's a vinegar starter.
It's like a seed of vinegar.
Oh? Ms. Bae.
Mr. An, just treat me like a regular woman here.
This is my small gift to you all.
Everyone works so hard here,
but I'm sorry we didn't pay attention earlier.
If customers are rude to you in the future,
the company will have your back,
so don't be afraid to come forward.
Help us do a good job, everyone.
Yes.
Okay, you all can go now.
Alright.
What's wrong with her today?
She's usually so mean
and treats us like her maids.
That's what I'm saying.
Mom, what brings you here?
Since you're here already,
you should apologize to that part-time worker.
About what?
Apologize for writing that fabricated letter.
Mom, I already hired her as an intern.
Isn't that enough compensation?
How is that an apology?
You need to be sincere about it.
No.
Why should I?
I've already given you a chance.
Mom!
Unbelievable!
Ma'am!
I was so worried that you might
have gotten fired because of me.
Why would I get fired?
I sometimes even work at other places.
I see.
I saw an article about you the other day.
You must've had a hard time.
It's all over now, anyway.
Oh, I've been hired as an intern.
The company took care of me
and turned a bad situation into a blessing.
That's good.
I thought you'd be downcast,
but it's good to see you happy again.
Okay, so she wants me to apologize?
If that'll turn Mom's heart around,
why not?
I'll do whatever it takes.
Come look at this.
What's this?
It's a vinegar starter.
There was some strange-tasting rice wine,
so I tried making a starter with it.
How do you know stuff like this?
With Punggildang's all-natural rice wine,
you can put it in high temperatures,
mix it once in awhile
and make awesome vinegar with it.
Once it's done,
I'll give you a bottle, too.
Wow.
You're really something.
That girl, Bom.
Why did she start this part-time job anyway?
What's wrong, Aran?
Something's off.
There must be something.
How about we get Ms. Oh Bom
to the distilling team?
Mom!
So I poured one bucket of water on you,
and you already give up?
What can a man like that achieve
when he has no courage?
Hello.
My name is Lee Baedal.
This is my grandma.
I thought you were Jeongmi's older sister.
Oh my, oh my.
Hey Maru,
we have a mission to undertake.
Mission?
You're going to help
me with my first assignment.
You'll help, right?