Who wants to go next?
- Me! - Me!
Kim Bang Geul.
It's Bang Geul's turn.
She'll do well.
Title, I Am Eight Years Old.
My parents both work.
When I was little, my mum took care of me alone.
When my brother Ga Ram was born,
Dad was sorry Mum had to take care of us alone,
so he took paternity leave.
After six months,
Dad said that...
those six months were the happiest time...
in his whole life.
Oh my.
I was happy to spend some time with Dad, too.
Mum and Dad are busy again,
but I'm okay now...
because I'm eight years old.
Ga Ram, don't worry.
I'll take care of you when Mum and Dad are busy.
Good job!
Isn't Bang Geul...
so thoughtful, guys?
- Yes! - Yes!
Bang Geul, you're all grown up. You understand Mum and Dad.
I told you.
I'm eight years old now, Mum.
Bang Geul, thank you so much. I was so touched.
Oh my.
Look who's here.
The brilliant writer, Kim Bang Geul, is here.
Whose daughter is she?
Her words are so lively and touching.
Not just because she's my niece,
but her writing was really touching. Right, Honey?
This is why you need daughters.
It's okay, Mum. You have me.
Oh my.
That's right. Min Ho is such a nice son.
Oh, look.
The farting dad is here.
Where did you buy that cushion?
Can we make a group purchase?
Oh, that.
I'll donate one to shared babysitting.
Bang Geul.
Your writing almost made me cry.
It made me think I should be nicer to my parents.
Good job.
Thank you.
We'll get going, then.
- Let's go, Eun Sol. - Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
- Bye, Bang Geul. - See you.
Bye.
- Should we get going, too? - Let's go.
Let's go.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Let's go, Honey.
Mum.
- Yes? - I'm sorry.
I didn't get to present my writing.
It's okay. You can do it next time.
Bang Geul, how can I become a good writer?
Tell me.
I'm not sure.
I just thought about my parents while writing.
Then I should think about my parents a lot, too.
This is why kids are worth raising.
- That's right. - Of course.
Bang Geul, I have to go to work now. Is it okay?
Dad, I'm eight years old now.
Mi So, go home first.
I have to go and promote new blenders.
- Okay. Good luck. - Okay.
- See you, Dad. - See you.
Honey, I have to stop by somewhere.
- Okay. - All right.
See you, Min Ho.
- See you. - Bye.
Let's go.
Haven't you gone home yet?
We have a favour to ask.
My company...
is preparing for a launching show for our new product.
We're thinking of...
doing a missing kids campaign along with the launching show.
We were wondering...
if the school could help with the campaign.
All parents could relate to parents with missing kids.
Well...
Eun Sol, you're heavy now.
Eun Sol, I'll make you laugh more often.
Okay, my farting dad.
That's right. I'm a farting dad.
- Should we have lunch? - I have to stop by at the clinic.
Isn't it your off-day today?
I have something to take care of.
Eun Sol, see you.
Okay.
- See you. - See you.
Eun Sol, you should go to your dance class after lunch.
- That's right, Mum. - Let's go.
Bang Geul is home.
I'm home.
How did it go?
Bang Geul, did you do a good job?
Yes.
You would have loved it.
- You're right. - She did an amazing job.
That's my girl.
- Well... - Yes?
I'm taking Ms Ok somewhere.
I see.
I was about to call you and ask you to take her.
Mum, you should take a rest at home in the weekends.
You need to take a rest in the weekends, too.
Ms Ok, what are you waiting for? Stand up.
Let me hold Ga Ram.
Come here.
Go to a movie and have some nice food.
Wait. Let me give you some money.
Just a second.
Let's just go.
Bang Geul, we're leaving.
Don't worry, Ms Ok.
I'm sure the test result is fine.
I'm getting nervous.
What if the result is bad?
How did it go?
The test result says...
it's just a cyst. It's not malignant.
What did I say?
She was so scared because she often had an upset stomach.
When a cyst grows,
you sometimes feel uncomfortable in your stomach.
It gives you an upset stomach.
Thank you so much.
Don't mention it.
When would you like to have surgery?
If I have surgery,
how long should I be hospitalised?
It'll take 3 to 4 days.
If it's okay,
I'd like to wait until Ga Ram turns one.
That's not okay.
It should be removed before it becomes bigger.
Why would you want to keep it for another few months?
Then...
I'll do it during the holidays.
The kids have nowhere to go during the weekdays.
You can do it in the weekends, too.
If I do it in the weekends,
I'll be hospitalised for at least a couple of days.
What excuse will I give them?
Then...
let's tell them we're going on a trip together next weekend.
They'll manage for a couple of days.
Do that. I'll book your surgery.
I'll just do it...
during the coming holidays.
Please don't say anything to my kids.
It's not dangerous, is it?
All right.
Dishes are piled up.
Mum!
Yes?
Is Dad very busy these days?
He's not cleaning the apartment.
Dad is helping out at my work.
He's busy preparing for the new product launching.
Then I'll clean the living room.
Are you sure you can do that?
Let me help you after I'm done doing the dishes.
- Okay? - Okay.
Ye Eun.
Are you staying here during the weekends too?
I want them to take a rest...
during the weekends.
Let me throw them out.
It's okay.
Why? I'll do it.
Go up.
Bang Geul, do you really want to go to shared babysitting with me?
Yes, I'll look after Da Woon.
I'm here!
Mum! Why are you here?
You're volunteering today.
I can take the kids with me.
I'll look after them.
You should take a rest at least during the weekends.
Don't worry about me.
Ga Ram, you'll stay with me today.
- Mum. - Yes?
- I'll stay home. - Really?
I'll look after Ga Ram so it's easier for Grandma.
You're so sweet.
Please don't strain yourself.
- Take it easy. - Of course. Don't worry.
Ga Ram.
Play with your grandma today,
okay?
There you go.
I'm so late.
- It's okay. - I'm sorry.
Da Woon.
It's been a long time.
- Let me hold you. - There you go.
Did you eat a lot?
- Let's eat some more. - Sweetie.
Let me see your face.
- Oh my. - You're so cute.
- Hey. - Oh my.
What happened?
What's wrong?
What should I do?
I was fired.
- Really? - Why?
My boss...
suddenly told me to take the morning shifts.
How can I work in the morning?
My kids have nowhere to go.
He knows you have kids.
That's so mean.
What should I do now?
We'll help you until you find another job.
Sure. I can take care of your kids during the weekends.
Thank you.
Whenever something like this happens, I think of him.
When I asked for maternity leave,
he insulted me so much.
If I hadn't been fired at that time, I'd still be working there.
Oh my.
How could he be so mean to a pregnant woman?
This is why women get scared when they're pregnant.
I've been there.
I'm not sure...
anyone will want to hire a woman with kids.
- Dad. - You're back.
- Go and wash your hands. - Okay.
You're early today.
I just had something to take care of.
Poor Da Woon's mum.
Why?
Her boss forced her to take the morning shifts.
What about her kids? She doesn't have a husband, right?
That's what I'm saying.
Isn't that so mean?
Why does it have to be so hard for mums to work?
I can't be fired.
My husband is sick.
If I get fired, how will I live?
I won't be away for long.
Just a month...
You shouldn't leave a bad example.
All other nurses will ask for maternity leave, too.
Dr Park, please.
If you're that worried, why didn't you be more careful?
You should have babies when you're ready.
What do you want me to do now?
It's obvious you won't be able to get another job.
There are so many young and competent nurses these days.
Thank you for your hard work so far.
Take care.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I hope...
she'll get another job soon.
Bang Geul's mum is taking care of Da Woon at the moment.
Doesn't it feel nice?
You're smiling.
Let's stretch. You should become tall.
You're back.
I'm sorry I'm late.
It's okay.
You must have had other plans.
Thank you for coming.
- What will Da Woon's mum do? - I have no idea.
Why should it be scary to have babies?
What is Da Woon's older sister doing?
She's the same age as Bang Geul.
She participates in after-school activities...
and stays at friends' places.
She'll be sleeping at a friend's place tonight too.
Her mum has to find a job.
What did the kid do wrong?
Ms Lee, I'll take care of Da Woon. You can go home.
- Your mother is with your kids. - That's right.
I'm sorry.
Please take good care of Da Woon.
Here we go.
Seung Ju's mum will be here soon.
Okay. Don't worry.
Oh my.
Da Woon, see you again.
- Thank you. - Bye.
See you.
Oh my.
Every family is having trouble.
Gosh.
Bang Geul.
Where's Grandma?
She's sleeping with Ga Ram in my room.
- Is she sleeping? - Yes.
Mum.
Mum,
you must have been exhausted.
Ga Ram, look at me.
Gosh.
My goodness.
Hush a bye, baby
Go to sleep now
Hush a bye, baby
What is this?
I'm only making it...
harder for her.
Dad!
Oh my.
Our writer, Bang Geul, did you have fun?
Yes!
Honey.
Mum is sleeping.
- Hasn't she gone home yet? - No.
She wanted us to take a rest.
I left Ga Ram with her and went to babysit Da Woon.
It must be exhausting for her.
We'll be working late from now.
This is not okay.
Wait.
Why is our apartment so clean?
I should help out since you're busy now.
You're pregnant. You didn't have to do it.
Look at this.
Did you wipe all this?
Oh my.
By the way,
something's been bothering me.
What is it?
I saw Ms Ok...
going to Bang Geul's today.
And?
Why don't they let her take a rest in the weekends?
We sent her home in the weekends.
Ms Ok looks so tired these days.
Are you worried about Ms Ok?
Of course.
I'm sure Ms Ok insisted. What could they do?
They should have forced her to go home.
How could an old lady take care of two kids all week?
They're so busy.
I'll take the kids to shared babysitting next week.
Gosh.
Ga Ram.
I'll put you through trouble again.
Will you forgive me?
You guys should eat well.
- Okay. - It'll give you energy.
- Okay. - All right.
All right.
Mr Cha, smile today!
I'm not Mr Cha any longer. I'm Uncle Il Mok.
Uncle Il Mok, smile today!
Smile! Have a nice day, Min Ho.
- Okay. - Good luck!
Hello.
Mr Cha.
Hi.
How can you move the class to Saturday on your own?
Many parents work these days.
I thought they could attend the class if we move it to Saturday.
My son had to skip a private class because of that.
We couldn't attend the class because we had other plans.
Was it something important?
No, it wasn't.
It was just a golf practice.
You missed the class, too.
Aren't you angry?
Yu Ra was fine with it.
I'm sorry, but many parents were happy about it.
I don't like you.
You engage yourself in weird things like shared babysitting.
Why is that weird?
Eun Sol, have fun.
Okay.
- Hello. - Hi.
Why is that weird?
Because the government can't solve the childcare problem,
parents are helping each other.
Mr Park, why are you saying that?
Why?
I joined shared babysitting.
What?
What's wrong with him?
Didn't you join it, too?
What?
Is that right?
Yu Ra loves it.
You should join it, too.
I can't believe you.
Mr Park, please teach Yu Ra how to get into a good university.
I can't tell just anyone.
Eun Sol's dad will be the kids' mentor.
Me?
Yes. Please spread the word.
Of course. I already told many mums.
You did?
Eun Sol's dad has been of great help.
It's true I deserve to be a mentor.
Of course.
- Good morning, Ms Joo. - Good morning.
Mr Kim.
Yes?
It's about Ms Ok.
Shouldn't she get some rest in the weekends?
She insisted she should stay.
She would never say she wants to go home.
All right. I'll make sure she gets some rest in the weekends.
While I'm not so nice to her,
I'm sorry to say this.
That's no problem.
I'm glad to see that...
you care about her.
Is there anything wrong?
It's none of your business.
Well...
I have a favour to ask.
What is it?
Please meet the president of Youngjin Industry.
What? How?
He seems to meet one of our producers often.
Can't you find an opportunity?
Do you want me to find out how he's related to Mr Oh?
Exactly.
Even if there's something going on,
will he let on to me?
He's never met you before.
Who knows he'll mention Mr Oh...
by mistake or something?
All right. I'll give him a call.
Mr Oh shouldn't know about this.
Make it look natural.
Okay?
Okay. I'll do it.
- Please. - Okay.
Hello.
- Hello, Mr Oh. - Hi.
I still haven't received a launching show plan from Sales Team Four.
Ms Joo is working on it.
Please wait a bit more.
Are you not...
doing any work?
That's not true.
Still, I think the aftereffect of paternity leave is still with me.
Please excuse us.
See you.
What would you like to eat for lunch?
- Anything. - Sundae soup?
Sure.
It's obvious Kim Jae Min lost his touch.
Such a hard worker hasn't turned in any plan yet.
I think he's planning on something.
What do you mean?
Have you heard anything from Mr Choi?
Nothing much.
His job is spying on Kim Jae Min. What is he up to?
I'll talk to him.
Mum packed porridge for you because you have an upset stomach.
Do you like vegetables?
I told her I was craving bibimbap the other day.
I see.
Mum is amazing.
In the busy morning,
she packed her daughters' favourite dishes.
This will be...
the last lunchbox she makes.
What do you mean?
It's nothing.
Vegetables will help you digest food. Have some.
Here.
Eat it with rice.
This tastes amazing.
I'm home. Mum.
- I'm home. - You're late.
You must be tired.
Mum.
Don't hold Ga Ram.
You'll hurt your back.
He's so cute I can't help it.
- Mum. - Yes?
I...
have something to tell you.
What is it?
Mum.
What is it?
Did something happen?
You should stop...
babysitting my kids.
I should stop babysitting your kids?
I'll...
send Ga Ram to daycare centre again.
I can help.
Why would you send him...
to daycare centre?
Tell me.
What is this about?