Dal Ja, it's Eom Ki Joong!
I saw your lights on.
Can we talk?
Dal Ja!
Oh Dal Ja!
What are you doing?
Do you know the time?
Sae Do.
What am I?
What am I to you?
Has he really gone?
Why aren't you answering?
What am I?
Do I exist for you?
What do I mean to you?
I don't know.
What?
What you are to me or mean to me...
I still don't know.
Did you even like me?
Was I a man in your heart?
Don't turn away.
I'm too tired.
Today I'm very tired.
As tired as me?
- As sad? As pitiful? - Sae Do.
I hate how I am now.
I was a cool and casual man,
but not to you.
I can't be cool to you.
It's driving me crazy.
I'm sorry...
for making you feel this way.
Did I come here for your apology?
Why can't you know my heart?!
I'm sorry, so sorry.
I have no energy for how you feel.
Standing here is hard.
I feel very unwell, so...
you'd better go.
Please.
You must be thirsty.
Here you go.
Well, can I speak first?
Why are you at Oh Dal Ja's place this late?
I want to know that first.
I don't know why I must answer that.
What I do next depends on your answer.
I see.
I better tell you the truth.
Dal Ja and I are no longer in a contractual relationship.
I returned the fee to her.
Instead, we're in a more personal relationship.
We're considering a relationship between a man and a woman.
Is Dal Ja of the same mind?
Those are my wishes.
Dal Ja hasn't decided?
Sure. Not yet.
Thanks for the water. Well then...
I'll say one more thing.
For now, Dal Ja will take care of me here.
I redeemed my rental deposit to repay Dal Ja the contract.
It's a secret.
You're saying to keep quiet?
If others know, Dal Ja will in a difficult position.
How much is the deposit?
If I pay you that now,
can you leave immediately?
Though I could,
I'd refuse.
Why?
I never accept free money for no reason.
And it's comfortable here.
You dislike free money
but impose yourself on a woman?
She's not just any woman.
She's the one I'm attracted to.
It's me.
Check out someone for me.
Name: Kang Tae Bong. Male.
Aged about 25.
Oh my!
You!
Dal Ja.
Tae Bong.
[ I am a lawyer !! ]
Oh! You're really a lawyer!
That's correct.
This is who I am.
I'm all you want.
Big salary, skills, looks, and a foreign car.
Oh my!
I had no idea!
I thought you were a frivolous wanderer!
I'm embarrassed.
Dal Ja.
Look up.
Oh no!
Oh! Look up.
See the sun that rose for us.
How beautiful it is.
Ah! So beautiful!
My love will be like the sun,
shining forever.
Tae Bong.
As long as I'm with you,
I'll go wherever you go.
Big salary!
Dal Ja.
My lover!
Flesh of my heart!
The sun...
is so glorious.
I'm really worried about that vulgar woman.
Is there a way to find out her address?
I told you, my men are working on it.
I raised my precious son
but a strange woman kidnapped him.
Relax.
Tae Bong is smart.
He'll settle his own matters.
He's smart like his dad.
But I'm afraid his taste in women is like his dad's.
Professor Kang
had a woman he loved madly, remember?
Weren't there other woman?
How'd he fall for a twig-thin woman?
She was his first love.
He put my heart in turmoil, saying he loved her.
I always fell for cultured men.
What? A cultured man?
Hey, daughter! Don't twist history.
What?
You say books without pictures are meaningless.
Lately, you only read comics and watch TV.
You just scraped through senior high school.
Father!
Honestly, you were dazzled by Professor Kang's looks.
Father! Must you stir me up?
What's this shouting?
Oh, honey!
You're going so early?
I'm going, Father-in-law.
Yes, go then.
No need. Don't see me off.
Drive carefully, honey!
You stayed quiet with him.
You vent your anger on me.
I can be direct with you.
Who else can I shout at?
How'd I know?
But, daughter...
Forget it. Don't say it.
Please find Tae Bong.
Yeah!?
I'm not wrong. That floozy's behind this.
A mother's instinct is accurate.
I'm home.
Kang Tae Bong.
In my house, that guy is leaving an unfamiliar scent.
Kang Tae Bong.
I'm home.
Did he go to work early?
In my house, that guy is leaving unfamiliar traces.
Usurping the purity of my toilet seat,
shamelessly putting his toothbrush beside mine.
Rice in the cooker. Soup in the crock pot.
Heck.
He has the audacity to touch my holy fridge!
This won't do.
I won't allow this anymore.
Oh! You're back.
I came back for my phone.
Hey! Kang Tae Bong, you!
Sit here.
From now on,
though it's a short period,
these are the rules while you stay here.
No. 1. Open the windows twice a day for fresh air.
I hate a man's smell here.
Anyhow, you'll leave in a short while,
so follow these rules.
No. 2. Leave the toilet seat down; don't dirty it.
To be clear, I mustn't feel you're using my toilet seat.
Or I'm uneasy sitting on it.
No. 3. Do not place toothbrushes together.
I'm an unexpected clean-freak.
These go in our mouths so they can't touch.
No. 4. Do not display men's toiletries.
Just in case Mom and Grandma come over,
if they see those, it'll be trouble.
No. 5....this is even underlined in red!
"Do not touch the things in the fridge".
When I shop,
I buy for weekly planned menus.
But your taking stuff messes up my plan.
So you should eat out.
Don't touch.
Ah! You're more petty than I imagined.
- It isn't petty. - What is it?
Follow my order.
Oh, is there order?
I was thinking it's a disordered home.
What do you know?
There's a little mess,
with order in the mess.
With laundry, stuff in my room is for dry cleaning,
stuff in the closet is for the washing machine.
What else?
I bought the magazines in the hall
and borrowed those in the loo.
What else?
Food at the top of the fridge is microwavable.
Food below is for gas cooking.
The top food can't be eaten.
Some has expired.
As long as there's no foul smell or signs of rotting,
it's edible.
Fine, I got it.
- And... - What else?
Return the key to me.
I mind your being home while I'm out.
What if I finish work before you?
Wander around outside until I'm home.
You can be so mean.
If you don't like it, move out.
Here. Is that all?
Can I go?
Don't be unhappy at this.
If things aren't clear, it's tough later.
Why would I be unhappy?
At least I'll let you stay
after what you did yesterday.
Seon Joo sent you her thanks.
Anyway, thanks for yesterday.
But talking of that,
I think it's strange.
What's the reason?
What for?
You had a great firm.
Why'd you resign?
Did you make a bad error...
Aren't you off to work?
You're late.
Oh! What to do?
Why didn't you say so earlier?
Wait, there's a VIP sale today.
Gargamel will scold me.
We both know what was left unsaid.
Our relationship got rid of the contract
but there are boundaries keeping us from coming close.
That one, that bus, I must catch it.
Don't let it go without me.
Sorry, it's the wrong bus. Bye.
Have a good trip.
How much can I trust him?
Is this relationship okay?
Hey, aren't you boarding?
Yes, I'm getting on.
Alright.
E10: ALWAYS REMEMBER... WE'RE BY YOUR SIDE!
Manager Go Soon-Ae isn't in?
Go Soon-Ae isn't here yet?
Well...
It's because...
She got in an accident on the way.
She called.
No-one was hurt.
Both sides were at fault but they wouldn't let her go.
So unlucky in the morning.
I'm sorry. I'm late.
On my way in the subway,
a man tried to commit suicide,
so the trains stopped.
Didn't you hear?
That youth was depressed.
Don't touch me.
Our country's a mess. A graduate can't get a job.
Thousands of skilled workers are unemployed,
all depending on aged parents.
Really! Listen up!
We can't complain about Saturday work.
We must all be grateful.
Right, Team Manager?
- So which was it? - Huh? What?
Was it a car accident or a subway suicide incident?
Well...
Which one was it?
The car or the train? Which did you come in?
I came by taxi.
I'm sorry.
My Jin Joo vomited last night
with a 39 degree fever.
This morning we rushed her to the pediatrician
but there was a queue.
Forget it.
Don't continue.
This is the office,
not a family counselling centre.
Solve your own family problem.
Don't bring it to the office.
Sorry.
You can't differentiate home and work.
Because of this, married women aren't acknowledged in jobs
and are being neglected.
Understand me?
Well, Team Manager,
the child is sick,
with a 39 degree fever.
I understand, Team Manager.
It won't happen again.
I'm sorry.
In 10 minutes, we're meeting the MD team.
Get ready quickly.
Yes.
Really!
This is too much.
She's a mother too.
Will sympathy kill her?
She won't forgive this.
She has 3 children
but shows no sign of it.
She expects perfection of herself and others.
Still, it was too much.
How is Jin Joo?
Is she better?
My mom is taking care of her.
I keep thinking of Jin Joo in hospital.
Yes, Handa Shopping Customer Management Team.
Yes, you want Team Manager Kang?
She just left for a meeting.
Who's calling?
Ms. Oh, you're here?
The meeting starts soon.
- Where's Manager Kang? - In the Rest Area.
- Thank you! - Thank you.
Excuse me, Team Manager.
Your family just called.
Your son's in hospital with appendicitis.
Urgent surgery is needed.
Rush to hospital, Team Manager.
Yes.
We'll manage the VIP Sale.
Go quickly.
Team Manager, you're here.
Hey, who's this?
It's Oh Dal Ja!
How long's it been?
Now you're not in our office,
it's hard to see you.
You're too much!
We missed you.
For sure.
Team Manager.
Let's start the meeting.
Then, let's go.
Tell no-one else about it.
Team Manager.
This VIP Special Sale was planned a month ago.
The facilitator must never disappear when guests come.
I'm the Chairperson.
But your son is....
My family problem
will be settled by me.
Don't say useless things.
Really!
She's a great woman.
How can't she blink when her son needs surgery?
She's not great.
She's inflexible.
Useless arrogance.
Mule-headed.
I feel bad for her.
All to earn a living.
Let's go, Dal Ja.
Why do I feel she's pitiful?
[ Bomundong No. 64, 'Dal Ja's Eatery' ]
Tae Bong's new workplace.
Go take a look.
If his mom knows, Tae Bong will hide far away.
I'm tired of chasing him.
Anyhow,
go and talk with him.
Welcome.
Is it okay we're not in the shop?
If there are customers, Tae Bong will call me.
See! I said to hire him and train him.
Then marry him into our family.
Do it.
Smelling of food like me won't do.
Dal Ja must marry a successful man.
Don't harp on matching Dal Ja and Tae Bong.
Can't I say what I want?
He's only a spare tyre.
Why's a spare tyre needed with essential tyres out there?
Don't even mention this casually, Mother.
See. See that bad temper.
For over 30 years, that temper hasn't changed.
Spare tyre! What tyre?
- How'd you find me? - Your grandpa told me.
- Does mom know? - No.
Or she'd be here.
Until my next move, don't tell mom.
Will you stop wandering?
- Wasn't a year enough? - That's ended.
Why are you here?
- I'm learning cooking. - Cooking? Why?
- I want to open a bento shop. - What?
I lived according to parental expectations.
So I got into the best uni and graduated with top results.
I worked at the top law firm
and I caused a death.
Tae Bong!
Now I want to live for myself.
Waste life as a drop-out?
Do I look like a drop-out?
If not, why are you here?
I'm sorry it's here but, Dad...
I've never been happier.
If I'm happy, isn't it enough?
Don't you care about your Mom?
Don't use Mom as an excuse.
You never truly cared for Mom.
Useless bum!
I'm sorry.
There's a customer? Why didn't you call me?
No. We don't have food he wantst.
He's going.
- So sorry. Come again. - Yes.
What's wrong?
Goodbye.
You did the garlic?
Yes, it's almost done.
Hi, I'm Wee Seon Joo. Spring is here.
To freshen after winter, we prepared golf wear.
It has unusual, cute card images.
It's good for golf and is exquisite quality.
Golf wear nowadays is like fashion wear,
looking cute.
Let's enjoy the modelling while hearing details.
High, cue! Camera 2.
Model... Catwalk.
High..pretty..high.
Cut! One more time, cut!
Work's over.
- Yeah. - Good work.
PD Shin.
What?
Do you have time to talk?
I have an appointment.
Let's talk another time.
Right. Your brother's operation isn't over?
Oh!
Poor daughter, you're waiting alone?
I'm so sorry.
There's an important sale today.
I'm in charge so I can't leave.
I called your uncle.
He'll arrive in 30 minutes.
Hold on a bit.
Sorry, precious girl, I love you.
Yes, I'll be there after work.
Sorry!
I had appendicitis surgery when I was young.
My mom died when I was small.
I only had my dad,
but he was too busy at work to come.
I went to surgery alone
but what was more pitiful
was waking from anesthetic.
Everyone had their mom there.
Only I was alone.
Separating work and home is important
but there are priorities.
If you don't go now,
it'll leave a hurt in your son forever.
I reject your intrusive advice.
Everything's going well.
Why isn't the food here?
Will we lay out food after guests leave?
What about food, Yeon Suk?
I called earlier, they'll be here soon.
Why are things scattered over the floor?
It inconveniences passers-by.
Why don't you clean up?
Sorry, we'll clear up.
Shin-Joo!
Yes, yes.
She could be at hospital.
She's torturing everyone.
Bear it. She must feel bad.
She should go.
We'll manage here.
Go Soon-Ae, talk to her.
I won't, won't, won't.
Collar a dinosaur? You do it!
- Oh Dal Ja! - Yes?
Why's this on the floor?
What if guests trip and fall?
I'll clear up after I blow up the balloons.
Yes, I'll clear it now.
All the items aren't ready.
Will this event succeed?
This way. Ah! Looks delicious.
In today's market, we must properly consider customers.
Do it sincerely.
What's this? It's unsafe to leave it.
If we invite guests only for our public image,
we may as well not do these Special Sales.
Understand?
Yes, I know. I'll remember.
Please put in your best effort.
Damn it!
You're not hurt, Team Manager?
Oh...
Dal...
Ja!
Welcome.
Wow! It's well-organized.
PD Shin is here.
- Yes, congrats. - Yeah. - But...
I heard Oh Dal Ja got into trouble again?
She's always a trouble-maker, our Ms. Oh Dal Ja.
Chief, a customer is looking for you.
Yes? Where?
Huh?
Seon Joo, why are you here?
Is this your appointment?
Chief Nam said I had to come.
Aah!
But what did you want to tell me?
What did I say?
Didn't you ask to talk to me?
Ah! That!
I meant to say I felt like kissing.
W-what?!
- Kiss. - Ah, heck!
Oh! If you wanted that...
even if I had a major appointment, just grab me.
How could you do that?
Oh! Really!
You feel like it now?
Not much.
Then when?!
Hey, when you want it again, tell me beforehand.
Only for a favour.
A favour?
Here, I'll wipe it. Almost gone.
Yoghurt is good for a facial massage. There.
I'm sorry. I was careless.
It's not your fault.
I'm the careless one.
My heart is with my son in the operation.
My shell is here.
Luckily, it's not a big incident.
Do you see now?
Bringing family matters to work leads to this.
That's why I'm strict.
Don't do this. Rush to hospital now.
No, rules are rules.
I look like a joke
but I'm still responsible for the Sale.
I'm sorry, Team Manager.
I said it's okay, Oh Dal Ja.
That's not what I mean.
I made more trouble.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Wee Seon Joo, conducting the VIP Sale.
Actually, the person in charge of today's VIP Sale is
Customer Service Team Manager, Kang Shin Ja.
She was supposed to be MC,
but unfortunately her son contracted acute appendicitis
and is being operated on now.
For the sake of this event, she hasn't gone to hospital yet.
She stayed here.
Dal Ja, really!
I'm sorry.
I could do nothing else.
Otherwise you'd stay to the end.
Of course, to you,
we two may be a hopeless divorcee
and an immature husband stealer,
but we can do well.
So leave it to us.
You girls, really..! Want me to bash you?
So bash us.
But go to hospital
before your son is conscious.
Just go.
I'll drive you there.
Sae Do!
Seon Joo's special request.
If you don't go, it's bad manners. Go.
- Sure. - Yes. - Go and see.
Go see your son.
Do.
Go quickly.
Don't worry about us.
Just go.
- Team Manager. - Leave it to us. Go.
Oh Dal Ja, Manager Go Soon-Ae,
write apology letters tomorrow.
Yes, got it.
We walk our own paths.
Our status, our duties, are our own.
But sometimes...remember,
we're right here beside you.
Reaching out to us isn't embarrassing.
Because you remember us, we'll be grateful.
Right! Let's officially start the Special Sale.
Delicious food, nice music and fantastic products...
Have a good time shopping.
As well,
all proceeds today will be donated to children in poverty.
Thank you!
Hello?
Oh, Jin Joo! It's mom.
How's the fever?
It's gone?
Good girl, Jin Joo!
You're great, my princess.
Wait a minute.
Dal Ja, Jin Joo's fever is gone, she sounds so bright.
I'm grateful for these people around me now.
Hey! 'On a moonlit night, I plan to date my lover',
But there is no sign of the moon, only the rain.
Mm.
The Professor's back, Madam.
So early?!
You're back early today.
Daughter-in-law.
Yes?
Shall we watch the news?
Well, I'm tired today.
We should watch the news to see how the world goes.
I'll watch tomorrow.
Alright. Rest.
When you're tired, you should rest.
This isn't like her. Why's she sighing?
It makes me anxious.
- You worked hard. - You too.
With you around, it's livelier.
Our MD team can't do without you!
When will you return to us?
Who knows? The bosses decide.
I hope it's soon.
Can we do an appeal letter?
Appeal letter?
An appeal letter? Not bad.
Good. Good...
Why am I so popular?
Well, I live for this. Thanks, everyone.
We'll clear up. You go home.
Yes, Ms. Oh, go home.
Yes? Then I'm off.
I was standing all day, my back aches.
- I'm off. - Yep. - Take care.
- Good work. - Thanks.
- Go well. - Bye.
It's not bad to be mature
because I don't feel bad leaving earlier.
It feels like "benefits for the elderly".
How have you been?
You look well.
Ah! She's not home yet?
- Well... - Well...
Speak first.
Today we signed the papers.
For two years, I tried to avoid it.
But it still ended this way.
I've never seen him so angry.
He'd heard I caused your job transfer.
After we separated, I begged but he didn't care.
Yet that day he came over furious and upset.
It was then I knew..
he'd no longer return to me.
I'm sorry.
I focused on how to take you away from my husband.
I never thought he'd despise me.
Oh, yes...
I'm in a tough spot.
I can't criticise or sympathise.
Take good care of him.
What?
Love him more than I did.
He seems perfect but...
he's a sentimental man.
But, well...
He's temperamental.
His strong image is a facade.
He's a fool who thinks business is more precious than love.
Oh, hold on...
Listen to me.
When he's angry,
listening to motivational tapes on his own,
cleaning the bathroom by himself,
calms his emotions.
Don't always tell him you love him,
he'll get sick of it soon.
Maybe I seem like a joke,
knowing him so well.
Why did we part?
Living with him,
I didn't understand.
After divorcing, I know.
Don't let him feel lonely.
I'm so sorry, Oh Dal Ja, for what happened.
To express my apologies*, I made apple* pie. (apology/apple = homophone)
Won't you accept it?
Thank you.
Now we'll erase our past.
Yes, well...
That's great.
I'm going.
KANG TAE BONG Born: 14 February 1981
2000: Seoul Uni Law School 2001: Passed 43rd Judicial Exam
2002: Completed Judicial Research and Training 2002: Scouted to Lee & Jang
M&A lawyer - won 90% of lawsuits Resigned from Lee & Jang
His resume is interesting.
No wonder he has confidence.
Hey!
Have you eaten?
Open the door quickly. I'm frozen.
My mission's completed.
I took her to hospital, waited till her son came out of surgery,
and now I'm back.
Ooh, why the pretence? Was it that cold outside?
It was 2 hours 20 minutes.
Anyone waiting in the cold that long will be shivering.
I know, I know.
Have a hot drink.
This is apple pie.
Eat something warm and sweet to recover fast.
It's yummy.
Not eating?
If you're alive by morning,
I'll eat it.
That's from Rep. Eom's wife.
It might be poisoned.
Oh, I'm tired. I'll go wash.
Wow! See that blood! I hear it's strawberry jam.
How can you watch this and talk about jam?
Well, I just remember someone telling me.
Oh! He's being chopped up again!
Hello?
Yes, Rep. Eom.
Tomorrow?
Nothing special.
What's the matter?
Ah, yes.
I know. Let's meet at the same place.
Yes.
Rep. Eom?
Why does he need to see you? What's up?
It's just something.
Don't tell me you...
Ah! Ah!
I'm not watching. I can't take it.
See the strawberry jam.
Rep. Eom signed divorce papers.
And so?
That means from now on, I can continue dating Rep. Eom.
- Ah! That must hurt! - Ah! That must hurt!
Isn't that double play?
What is?
Having me and dating Rep. Eom is double play.
Want to leave?
Why are you still stuck on Rep. Eom?
He is rich.
Capable.
Outstanding looks.
Nothing's lacking.
Except a heart that loves him.
Well...with time, love will come.
What you said is in poor taste.
Just say I'm realistic.
I prefer security to risk.
But you can't deny your heart.
Your heart clearly likes me.
Nowhere near it.
Nope?
Nope.
Oh my!
What are you doing?
Seeing if it's true.
Move before I count to 3.
- One. - What?
Scared I'll eat you?
Two.
Aren't you tired of lying to yourself?
Three.
Who's that?
How'd I know?
Dal Ja!
Are you there?
- Ugh! - Move! - Hey!
We saw her lights on.
Go hide!
I said to call first.
Do you have the key?
Yes, I think I have it.
Hey!
Mom goes in there. You can't.
Where'll I go?
What to do? I'll go nuts!
Find it quickly. I'm freezing.
I thought I put it in here.
- What will I do? - Huh?
Where do you want me to go?
I don't know.
No way I can open the door.
Please go somewhere.
Here it is.
Open it quickly.
Oh my, I'm going crazy!