Dal Ja! Oh Dal Ja!
Oh Dal Ja!
Why don't you get up?
In two days, I will turn 50.
When will you wake by yourself?
At your age I slept 4 hours.
How can you sleep in?
I woke at 4am to cook, clean and do laundry
until sunrise, with time over.
- Child, is breakfast ready? - I'm coming.
How are you so slow at 50?
At your age, I flew around because I was so fast.
Not getting up?
Isn't it your first day?
Yeah! My first day! Oh dear!
Oh my. What goes on in your head?
That's how I lived in my 20s.
I was forgetful and clumsy.
$20, please.
You spent the $30 I gave you?
I'll repay you from my first pay.
$20?
- Please? $20? - You think money falls from the sky?
It doesn't, that's why she's asking you.
It's her first day.
Do you need to make such a big deal?
Don't waste it!
No, I'll spend wisely.
Grovelling was daily life.
Life in my twenties was just like that...
I kept tripping over life.
Sorry!
Sorry, what can I do?
Hi! I'm Oh Dal Ja, new co-worker.
Wee Seon Joo! She's here!
- Wee Seon Joo? Move, move! - Hey, hey, move!
She's so pretty!
I was always looking from the sidelines.
- Hurry! - Sure, sure.
Hurry, get the fried fish.
Fish? OK.
We need that.
3 minutes left!
- 3 minutes left! - Dal Ja! Get the menu. Right now.
Yes! Coming.
Dal Ja, wait. The fish!
It's ready?
2 minutes left!
What are you doing, Dal Ja? 2 minutes!
Yes! Yes!
Seriously! Oh Dal Ja!
Sorry.
Mistakes and consequences were part of my 20s.
Today's item is Fish and to learn more,
we have a fish market President here.
- Hi. - Thanks.
- Well done. - It's due to you.
Good job.
Let's get a drink.
Had a hard time?
No, I'm okay.
Are you hurt?
Don't give up. Do better next time.
First time's never good.
At my age, I made an error.
I mistook simple kindness as fated love.
Just bear it. No big deal.
I'll be my department's director tomorrow.
Hold on 5 years to get there.
First I should marry.
What are you on about?
I have no ambition.
After 3 years work, I want to marry.
Hey!
That perfect marriage fantasy is useless!
Modern women use their abilities.
Didn't I have a successful single life?
I can't wait till 30.
That was then.
In a few days you turn 33, you know?
I do.
- At 33, I had a kid in third grade. - I know.
Do you have uneven features?
You never gave me problems
but why didn't you date?
I'm working and I'm successful.
In that bug-sized apartment you rent?
That's a pretty big bug with a rented apartment.
You should go to work.
I passed 30.
Instead of dating, I got where I am,
married to my work and my apartment...
though it's rented.
Now I avoid life's obstacles.
Is today's item good?
Yeah.
Ready. Stand by.
Today's main item is a top with pants.
What to do?
There's an hour. Where's the clothes guy?
He arrives in 20 minutes.
You're not worried? What if he doesn't show?
Mind your blood pressure; you'll lose hair.
Always the hair...
Avoid obstacles with a smile.
Wee Seon Joo won't wear the item.
Again?
I won't wear it.
Shouldn't the show host wear the item?
- How long have you worked for me? - 7 weeks.
How often did I say no pants?
- Endlessly. - You know this.
Your low IQ can't get it?
Your style isn't the focus...
- Get me a Chanel sheath. - Yes.
- Wee Seon Joo. - Add long pearls. - Yes.
Stop showing off!
Today's item is a top with pants.
We can change the host.
- If I go, ratings go. - So will your image.
- I can't wear it. - It's a quality item.
Pants hide my leg line.
Perfect legs don't need skirts.
No sense of style.
Brainless.
Dowdy bear.
Worn out fox.
- No pants. - Wear the top. - Black. - White.
It's today's item.
- You got daring! - It's due to you.
Thank you.
Don't underestimate me.
Not just age grows.
It shows you're an old maid.
It shows I'm professional.
Whatever.
But marry soon.
That's not so easy.
Lower your standards.
It's about feelings.
Feelings might ruin your life! All men are the same.
I can't pick just anyone after so long.
Hurry up or miss out!
Marry for conditions.
So conditions made you happy?
That's why men are all the same.
Hi, it's Oh Dal Ja.
Yes. Big problem.
My car has broken down!
Broke down?
How can it break down?
It's almost time!
Where are you?
Then go straight and there's a crossing. Yep, sure.
From there, make a... no, not left, right!
Tell me earlier!
100 metres on is a stock market building.
Stock market building?
Building...is that it?
From there, go right and I'll be here.
OK, another right.
I did that.
You did?
But I see nothing.
What?
Me either.
Why... do I see nothing?
How would I know?
But where are you?
Don't you know?
- Dal Ja can't follow directions! - What?
She's clueless.
To find her destination takes her 2 hours.
You truly didn't know?!
How much time to air?
18 minutes.
That's tight.
Call Oh Dal Ja!
I'm hungry!
No, no, no, no way!
Hi! In response to customer requests, today's item is the rice cooker.
Are you *good-for-nothing? (*rice cooker homophone)
Sorry.
- Send someone else. - Sorry.
How can't you follow directions?
Don't you feel bad?
I thought you'd be fired.
High five!
Getting older doesn't mean you don't get hurt.
Thank you for viewing our show today.
OK, ending music and commercial. High (angle)...Cue!
OK, good work!
Good work!
Well then.
- You go. - Yeah.
See you tomorrow.
Had a hard time?
Sae Do.
The rice cooker sold well
so don't beat yourself up.
Thanks for always helping.
Ask my help anytime.
At almost 33, I should know kindness isn't love.
But I want to lean on him.
Sae Do.
I'm crazy. Why'd I call out?
What?
Eh?
It's just...
well...just that...
It's just, we aren't very close.
Not close?
We aren't...
But we've worked here for ages.
So...
So?
So...
Have dinner with me?
Heck, he doesn't want to.
I shouldn't have spoken.
You took 8 years to say that.
You're unaware I was looking at you?
Oh...
my...
god.
Love comes like this...
I never knew it would for me too.
Being older isn't so bad.
DAL JA'S SPRING
E01: THINGS THAT DRIVE HER CRAZY
- Hello. - Yeah.
You're looking for something?
Any other sweaters?
Who's it for?
Finally: I was waiting for this.
My boyfriend's Christmas gift.
One moment.
It was my dream to say that.
This way.
Yes. Okay.
You're so happy?
How long did I wait?
Why must you gush?
~ I only have you! ~
~ Please be my love! ~
That's why I shouldn't drink.
What if colleagues gossip?
Of course. You think they're blind?
- Work dating is hard. - How far did you go?
Unni!
Well, kissing.
We did that yesterday.
They say he gives long kisses.
He had lots of girlfriends.
- That's before me. - Did he wanna have sex?
It's 2 months
but he hasn't once made weird offers.
You're sure you didn't notice his hints?
- Hints? - Yeah.
What hints?
Like driving you home, and asks to stay 'a bit longer'?
Can I stay a bit longer?
I'll see you at work.
- You look tired. Just go. - Just go. - Go? - Yep, go.
- I am tired. - You look it. Go.
Or taking you to a nice bar.
I like this bar's mood.
I see.
Then he offers another drink.
- Another drink? - No.
My limit is one glass.
More makes my face red.
I'll have coffee.
One here.
Oooh!
Didn't you go to Han River?
Oh, this is nice.
Yeah, it is.
I've never brought a woman here. It's better than I imagined.
It's nice at night.
But couples do weird things here.
How daring in a public place.
What if police catch them?
So embarrassing, yeah?
Getting caught in the act!
So embarrassing.
How do they? Embarrassing! Do many get caught?
Oh. Surely not?
We only dated 2 months.
- And we didn�t mention marriage. - Hey!
You're a little girl at 33.
Do you know why motels and hotels light up across town
and why small eateries open till 2am or 4 am.
Clueless.
Unni! I do know that much.
- I doubt it. - But, still..
the relationship has to deepen
to sleep together.
With no marriage talk, how can we jump into se(x)...
Se(x)...?
How can we sleep together?
Poor guy picked you
when there are so many easy women?
- Why you? - So it's love.
What he's up to now?
Date one woman, bed another,
is the trend, you naive girl.
Hello?
Dal Ja?
No, I'm about to shower. I'm tired.
No.
You were gone from your desk.
Gift? What gift?
Oh, Christmas gift.
I bought yours.
It's no fun telling you.
Wait till Christmas, OK?
Alright, I'll wait.
Yes.
See you tomorrow.
I was an inexperienced girl in love.
- Who was it? - Just a co-worker. I got what I deserved.
Oh, Sae Do.
You're here?
Hi, Wee Seon Joo.
I must go.
I must go too.
Hey, Sae Do.
Let's talk.
I have a meeting now; I'll call you.
Well, then...
I should've figured it out then...
Hello?
Hi, honey.
Is everything okay?
Or even then...
Two...
Three...
Hello?
Yeah, Mom.
I don't need a blind date.
I have a boyfriend.
For real.
Hang up, bye.
Or at least then...
Sae Do, you didn't call me!
Tomorrow is Christmas. How long do I wait?!
Do I look like a fool? Am I a joke?
I should've done that.
Excuse me.
It's me, Oh Dal Ja.
Sae Do, you weren't in your office.
It's Christmas Eve.
What are the plans? Call me when you get this message.
Alright?
Message saved.
- You don't match. - Eh?
Sae Do and you play differently.
What?
You never slept with a man?
Your relationships won't last.
- Listen... - You don't know men.
- Wee Seon Joo. - I pity you.
You'll get hurt.
What did you say?
Isn't it sad if a co-worker dumps you?
Listen.
Did I ask you to intrude?
That's not it.
Did I ask for comfort?
That's not it.
If I get dumped or hurt, what's it to you?
What's it to you if I sleep with a man?
Are you so good?
Do you know men?
Why'd you divorce
after 3 months of marriage?
Oh Dal Ja.
What is it?
Spit it out.
Merry Christmas.
Hey, Oh Dal Ja. You went too far!
That's unlike you.
Never bring up her past to her.
I know, I get it. I'm so embarrassed.
That damned marriage destroyed her.
Too much.
OK, good job.
*Program Director
Shin *PD, how about Christmas Eve drinks?
Me? With you?
Why would I? I have a date.
Good job. Merry Christmas.
Good job.
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You naive girl with marriage fantasies.
Why can't you date at your age?
You didn't know I was looking at you?
You never slept with a man?
Move!
Hey! Ah! Ooh...
The screen broke!
You'll pay!
Hey! Stop there!
Hey! Hey!
That way?
That way!
Hey!
I know you're hiding.
Come out.
If you knock me over, say sorry.
You just left? You broke my screen.
Hear me?
Come out and apologise, and pay for my screen!
Not coming out?
Really not coming out?
Coming out?
Not coming?
Hey!
Shut up or die!
Where's your wallet?
Do you know those guys?
Sure you don't?
HANDA Shopping, Oh Dal Ja?
[ Spinster Raped & Murdered!]
So 'it' will get taken by this good-for-nothing
after saving it 30 years?
I should've given it to Sae Do.
Mom. Sorry.
Your daughter will die here.
Mom!
Where'd it go?
Oh, here.
Does it hurt?
Is anywhere else hurt?
Your phone screen broke?
After you get it fixed, call me.
Dating service?
That's just part-time work.
No boyfriend?
Are you lonely at gatherings, parties, couple dates?
Call me to be your fake friendly boyfriend.
I charge by the hour.
Fake...?
You look like you have no guy, but Christmas is busy.
Oh, I checked your ID in case you knew those guys.
Anything to say?
No...
Then...
Son of a bitch! Scared me to death!
Really, Ajumma!
Pay for the screen!
Or I'll call the police.
Got it?
I was scared to death for a few moments.
What if I had really died?
I'd regret things I hadn't done.
Leave nothing undone!
Sae Do.
This is Oh Dal Ja.
We should meet.
I want to spend the night with you.
Why are you here?
Did you come to meet him?
Is that it?
You're here to see me?
That's...
I pity you. You'll get hurt.
No.
Not at all.
I'm meeting someone.
That's it? What a relief.
I got nervous.
Nervous?
- A man? - Huh?
Who you're waiting for.
That's a given.
- I'll go sit. - Okay.
But why...are you with Wee Seon Joo?
- It's our third date. - Third date?
I wasn't cheating on you.
You and I didn't match.
After I started seeing Seon Joo. I thought about it all.
I hope you understand.
I see.
Isn't that cheating, son of a bitch!
Oh, your Christmas gift is on your desk,
so open it tomorrow.
I tried solving one problem, and got complications.
You stupid girl!
Get outta there.
I can't! How embarrassing!
Save me. Know any guys?
Besides my husband, I only know co-workers
and they'd find out. Idiot!
Mom!
OK, go in. I'm coming.
I gotta go. We're out for family dinner.
Just leave! Be embarrassed.
Why are you there tonight?
I don't know! Bye.
I'm crazy!
Can I get another drink? - Yes.
- And can I make another call? - Yes.
Dal Ja.
Dal Ja, think!
Someone out there must save me.
Crap, why's my phone broken?
Hello? Kang Tae Bong here.
I'm the one you met earlier.
Oh, Kim Sook Hyun.
Sorry for earlier; something came up.
It's Oh Dal Ja.
Oh, phone screen. It's fixed already?
No, it's not that.
Oh, checking my number?
No, not that.
Come here for a bit?
What?
It'll only take a minute.
You got blown off?
You needn't know.
Coming or not?
My schedule is tight. I need a booking.
Double! I'll pay double!
You're in a rush.
What do I do?
Fine.
Double; skip phone repairs
if you come in 20 minutes.
What will you do?
Where are you?
Is he coming?
Oh. Here!
Did traffic hold you up?
Just the usual.
Are you going?
Well, yes.
Let's go too.
I drank too much. My head hurts.
Come upstairs?
Upstairs?
I got this as a...
surprise!
We should go.
Merry Christmas!
- Upstairs? - Shh!
Did they notice or not?
Did they? Didn't they?
How many drinks did you have?
Five? Six?
You don't remember how many?
Seven?
Total $200.
I drank that much?
- No, my fee. - Fee?
I show up for $100.
Double is $200. And no phone screen.
So you're a crook?
You can't say that.
You were in a rush.
You said double.
Still! You appear briefly; $200? Unreasonable! That's fraud!
I should've let you drown.
Shut up! Take $100; it's a lot.
This is why I shouldn't work with old maids.
Oh, that so?
Here, $50.
$50? Why?
Old maids should be cheap.
You treat me like one.
But it makes no sense. Fraud!
If you don't want it, fine.
You're really tough, Ajumma.
Live tough or don't survive!
What are you two doing?
Oh...
Oh, honestly...
We need the key. Where'd it go?
Follow my lead.
Our deal's over.
Fine. $100.
Are you joking?
Okay, $200?
- Here's the key card. - Meanie.
Who said, 'Live tough to survive'?
- I found the card key! - She got it!
But why are you...?
You want to talk to me?
Oh...no.
We have a room upstairs too.
Well...
Isn't it your third date?
Is there a problem?
No.
Of course not.
Not coming?
Yes. Let's get in.
Let's go in.
Another $50.
Fine, if you won't.
It's a Christmas freebie.
What floor?
1320. So it's...
Oh, good, same floor.
We're in 1313.
Really?
If we're doing this, act without regret.
Isn't that better?
Don't look back; it makes your feelings obvious.
What? Aren't you coming in?
Coming in or not?
What are you doing?
Pay me before you drink?
I'll waive the $50.
Eat with those drinks.
If you mix your drinks, you'll die by morning.
Well?
Can you let me alone?
Hey?
Can you...leave me alone?
My chest...
My chest hurts so much.
So...
leave me alone.
It wasn't because I was dumped.
My pride was crushed.
Oh Dal Ja! What happened?
You didn't answer your phone.
It's broken.
Did you leave the hotel?
Everybody says Sae Do kicked you aside.
What?
Someone saw him take Wee Seon Joo to the hotel.
Everyone's asking me
if you were dumped.
See? I said he's a player!
Dal Ja!
It's good to hear!
Dal Ja's here!
Oh, good.
Wee Seon Joo and PD Shin are going to dinner with us.
Do you know a good place?
No, I don't.
I wish you a merry Christmas!
Dal Ja, happy festive season!
Why'd you chuck your Christmas gift?
Who's happy with a childish toy as a Christmas gift?
And he goes around saying he knows women!
Why are you so rough?
Venting your stress on others
is why you have no man, right?
Why are you talking like that?
Is Dal Ja a piece of gum men stick or unstick?
Why yell at me?
You're wrong.
Oh Dal Ja has a boyfriend,
a younger man.
Younger man?
No!
A younger guy, no way!
Why not?
What law says I can't have a younger man?
I've known you 8 years!
A younger man?
That's mission impossible.
What if she does have one?
If she does,
I'll paint my finger nails and toe nails red!
You're a bit harsh; she must be hurt.
Excuse me!
Pardon, is Oh Dal Ja here?
Dal Ja!
Here you are.
Who's he?
Who are you?
Hello, I'm Kang Tae Bong,
Dal Ja's boyfriend.
Hi, we meet again.
Hello again.
What a surprise!
You said to meet you here.
At work?
I did? When did I?
You forgot?
Our Christmas Eve secret promise.
Secret promise?
What're you doing?
Wanna die?
You really don't remember last night?
- Last night? - Yes, last night!
I'm going crazy!
I don't remember!
What happened last night?
It's driving me crazy!
I'll make Sae Do like me,
then dump him in front of Wee Seon Joo.
- $3000. - Okay!
Holding hands and shoulder hugs are basics. More intimacy is $20.
I'll ruin those two!!
Childish revenge is more effective.
Everything's going as planned.
We meet again!
I'm Kang Tae Bong, Dal Ja's boyfriend.
Who said I'm dating you?
I wanted revenge!