Yaaah!
Yahoo!
Yahoo! Yahoo!
Law firm!
You met Dal Ja?
Not on purpose. By coincidence.
What coincidence?
I'm representing Handa Home Shopping.
Oh Dal Ja is working there?
[ Handa Home Shopping Merger & Acquisition Plan ]
See? It was a coincidence.
Hi, this is Seongdong.
Mom, why are you calling now?
What?
Marriage?
Why all of a sudden?
Tae Bong found a good job.
You only need to find a date
to hurry and marry.
How long will you shack up?
Exactly. Your mom is right.
We haven’t talked of marriage.
Then start now.
You’re 33.
A wedding dress needs youth.
Will you wait till you’re old and ugly?
Yes, that's bad.
But it's his first day.
Forcing him is a bit...
A bit what?
I'll ask him later.
Why think?
You only need a ceremony now you live together.
It’s just a family gathering for blessings.
Stop your rot.
- Mom... - She’s right.
Do marriage, not talk about it.
Marriage is the one right thing.
Grandma.
Tell him this week. Set a date.
It’s settled.
Hello, this is Seongdong.
Yes. Mother-in-law, why are you calling?
What?
You're telling me not to talk carelessly?
Why's that?
One year for youth is like 10 years for elders.
After wandering for a year, Tae Bong must work hard.
If you talk of marriage,
how can Tae Bong focus on work?
Yes.
There a time for everything.
Tae Bong should be working,
not getting married.
Yes, I know that.
You're ageing so you're worried.
So then?
Isn't it your fault you got a younger guy?
Sure.
Women must wait for men to change their fates.
Tae Bong must do well for you.
Remember this well.
Yes, yes.
Your mom worries me.
She’ll push for marriage.
Dal Ja, solve this problem.
Do you get it?
Ah...I can’t say it.
If I mention marriage, it hurts my pride.
If I do as my mom says, you’ll feel burdened.
If I do as your mom says, I'll feel dissatisfied.
Ah, Tae Bong...
What to do?
Did something happen today?
No. Nothing.
What could happen?
You?
How was your first day?
What?
You needn't worry for Dal Ja's office.
It's a friendly merger, not a hostile takeover.
There’s no guarantee it will go ahead.
We only have to report its likely success
and keep both sides happy.
Next week, we meet Handa Shopping stockholders.
Read these materials by then.
Read it this week?
It’s a rush
but you can do it, yeah?
- What’s up? - What?
What’s up? Is it work?
Mm. No, nothing.
Oh yes, well...
Your law firm specializes in mergers?
Yes.
So are you responsible for mergers?
Something like that.
Our company has recent rumours of a merger.
Do you know about it?
Who can say...
What? Tell me a little.
Information in my profession can't be revealed before the official report.
- Even to me? - To everyone.
Uhoh, you'll keep business from me?
Rules are rules.
Oh, heck!
Okay, I got it. Don’t say it.
Me too. Ask me nothing; I'll get mad.
Why'd you spend money?
I don't need a desk.
It's not free. Earn and repay.
This week I'm work nights too.
Yeah. As you like.
Marriage...
Tell him, or not?
Tell her, or not?
Oh, it's so confusing.
Don't fret. Tell him to marry you.
But shouldn’t guys ask first?
Thirsty people dig a well.
You thirst for marriage; Kang Tae Bong doesn't.
True.
But...I haven’t heard that line.
What line?
"I love you, Dal Ja".
He hasn’t said it?
Right.
Then you say it. Don’t wait.
I said it, ages ago.
You said it?
What’d he say?
It was while Tae Bong was sleeping.
Oh, I knew it.
Why are you Oh Dal Ja? That's why you're Oh Dal Ja.
"I love you," "marry me", are okay for a girl to say.
Still, I want him to say it.
Isn't that right?
It’s the 21st century... times changed.
Aren't girls treated differently?
I grew up in the 20th century.
I studied in the 20th century.
I learned men should propose.
Look at the majority of dramas.
How can it change?
Then wait; don’t fret.
Tae Bong has his own ideas.
I think so too.
But after no “I love you”,
I lack confidence.
Bear it.
Believe, persevere, wait.
Love will deepen.
Can I really marry?
If you don’t marry, who will?
Love needs trust. Trust him.
Can I really get married?
Bless you!
I want to marry before a big crowd in a beautiful ceremony.
And give birth to bunny-like children.
Kids, time to eat.
Ahh... food, food!
Whose kids are those?
Who else's? Ours.
Mom, time to eat...
Time to eat...
Let’s eat!
Wait. Wait! Wait!
But I still haven’t heard that guy say that line.
I love you.
Instead, it's hard to catch sight of him.
And then...
Hello.
His hidden business was revealed at last.
Hello.
I'm here.
- You’re here. - You’re here?
Why’s everyone here?
A lot of people are outside. What’s wrong?
It’s gone on a while.
What’s gone on?
The rumours were true, Ms. Oh.
The merger rumours.
Really? True?
Yes. They're discussing the merger in the 8th floor meeting room.
Oh, really?
What to do? Then it's true about restructuring.
In a merger, isn't restructuring a given?
Lay off late-comers, then, older ones.
Right, Chief?
It’s so worrying.
I'll be unemployed again?
There's no future. What will our kids do?
They came out of the meeting.
- What? - Heck!
Why is that guy here?
How?
Why?
Kang Tae Bong...
Why are you...?
Why are you here?
The manager is waiting, Kang Tae Bong.
I’ll tell you later.
What just happened before my eyes?
Why are you here, Tae Bong?
Why's that woman with you?
Why are you two in my office?
Why?
Damn it!
E20: WHAT IT IS TO LIVE AS A WOMAN
Well?
Oh, scared me.
Father's been waiting.
Hurry in.
That’s...
Seon Joo...
Afraid of losing?
Wh-who’s afraid? Who’s going to lose?
How can I lose to a 60-year old man?
Wait here and watch. Who’ll lose?
What the heck!
What's up? Sleeping?
No, uh, no...
Did your parents starve you?
You're so weak?
Sorry, Father.
It’s my first time playing racquetball...
I hate argumentative people
and sickly, weak men.
I’m not arguing.
I’m good at other sports.
Like what?
Baseball. I play that.
Is this a baseball field?
Pick something here.
- Basketball. - Is this a basketball court?
Ping-pong.
There's no ping-pong table.
Then bowling.
I say, you...
Ah, okay.
Let’s go swimming.
I once almost drowned.
My daughter got this undeserving guy. So unbelievable.
But, Father..
Baseball, basketball, ping-pong: I’m good at...
Why swimming?
Let’s get a cocktail.
Cocktail...
What's up?
Can't you drink cocktails?
- Don't want to? - Ah, um...
Do you want to leave?
No, cocktail, cocktail is good.
I love cocktails the most.
I love a cocktail.
Drink.
Bartender, another each.
Yes.
Didn’t call...
Not coming home.
Have another.
Yes, Father.
Give me another drink.
Can’t do it?
I’m fine, Father.
What's up?
You get drunk on cocktails?
Ugh...No, Father...
No, Fath-
You're this unbelievable?
In the end, I came.
The cash flow is fine, with capability to manage supply.
The debt ratio is low.
The last 5 years earnings weren't bad,
second best in the industry.
And the earning rate is better than the industry average.
At this level, they don't need the merger.
Short term, business synergy might be effective,
but long term, if you ignore Handa Home Shopping's originality,
you ignore its growth potential.
It could be bad to focus on societal importance.
That encourages meaningless figures.
You’ve come alive again.
Sitting with you here,
breathing seems easier.
You've no idea how much I missed this shoulder.
Work.
You work. I’ll nap 5 minutes.
Don’t do this. It's work.
Don’t be uptight. I waited for you for a year.
Can’t stand me for 5 minutes?
Keep this up, I'll be hurt.
Relax. Only 5 minutes.
- Well done on this plan. - Yes.
Ooh. You’re home?
Yes. You didn’t sleep?
No. Time to sleep.
Sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand.
Even a friendly merger
can't be revealed to outsiders.
I'm an outsider to you?
I don't mean it that way.
Okay, fine. Work is work.
Why didn’t you tell me you work with Jang Soo Jin?
That's your rule? Your style?
It’s nothing to worry about.
It’s a woman you once liked.
How can I not care?
This job involves two unavoidable things.
One: I can’t tell you of my work.
Two:...
I'll be with Soo Jin everyday.
Anything related to the merger
is something I can't tell you.
So I won’t tell you.
Even if it's to do with you.
And I won't tell you about working with Soo Jin
- because... - Because?
Soo Jin and I have no relationship outside work.
- Nothing else? - Nothing.
Any strange fantasies you imagine won't occur.
So I hope you won’t stress about it.
If you worry over such things,
you and I will get very tired in future. So...
Okay, got it.
I won’t worry.
I'll shut up. Happy?
- Dal Ja... - Leave it.
Let’s not talk today. I’m tired.
Sleep.
Sorry,
if you're so tired because of me.
What I wanted to hear wasn't that.
But...
Trust me, wait for me.
What I want to hear isn't that, Tae Bong.
I hope you can.
What I really want to hear...
Goodnight.
Wake up, Sae Do.
Wake up.
Sae Do.
- Where's this? - My house.
You passed out at the cocktail bar.
I thought I'd die.
For sure. Why bear it like a fool. Just leave.
Can't you handle my dad?
Hey. Think how your dad feels.
I can only do that.
Think about it.
His precious only daughter is pregnant.
The kid's dad is going overseas for 2 years.
His daughter is pretending nothing happened.
It’s obvious how sad he is.
If I were your dad,
I'd never forgive me.
I'd break his limbs 12 times.
I made you go.
From your dad’s viewpoint, I should die.
I can say nothing.
Father doesn’t hate you.
You don’t have to comfort me.
Do you know who carried you here?
Hey, Seon Joo, look at this guy drunk on cocktails.
Be careful. Be careful.
Here, here, lie here.
If Father hated you,
he'd pay you no attention.
He tortures you because
he’s starting to like you.
So,
have some hope.
Hand.
I’m thirsty.
Give me honey water.
Unbelievable kid.
Dal Ja.
Rep. Eom, you have a meeting today?
No, I’m not here for a meeting.
I’m here for you. I’m worried.
Yes. Yesterday was nothing.
Don’t worry.
It's really okay?
Of course, no problem.
Thanks for coming.
I'm insignificant in your eyes.
But you're significant to me.
If you need me, call me any time.
Any time.
Even to be a drinking pal.
Today, Ms. Oh is out of it.
It's obvious that yesterday hit her hard.
Can we leave it like this, Chief?
What else can we do?
Just leave it?
Hello?
Yes, it’s me.
Yes, Mom.
Have you talked to Tae Bong?
Why?
Marriage.
No.
Why didn’t you?
I'll say it.
Don’t, Mom.
I'll take care of it myself.
Hey, Dal Ja.
I’m busy now. I’m hanging up.
Well, did she say it?
- Huh? She hasn’t said it. - Ooh?
But why'd she sound depressed?
Depressed?
Is she sick?
No. She didn’t want to talk.
Really?
Maybe something's up with Tae Bong?
Hello?
Yes, Dal Ja, it's me.
Yes, Mother-in-law.
You forgot what I said?
What?
Didn’t I say to report on Tae Bong every day?
Yes.
Is his work going well?
Yes.
I told you...
Look after him and his work.
Got it?
Yes, um, I have work, Mother-in-law.
Um, I’m hanging up.
Yes.
Is Tae Bong’s work going well?
Hm? Mm, it seems so.
But why'd she sound depressed?
Dal Ja is depressed?
- But why? - Huh?
I don’t know. What's up?
Is she sick?
She doesn’t look like she'd get sick easily.
Is something up with her and Tae Bong?
Huh?
I’m here for Lawyer Kang Tae Bong.
You have an appointment?
Appointment?
Miss, don’t you know.
- I'm Kang Tae Bong’s... - Mother.
Hello. Remember me, Mother?
I'm Soo Jin.
Soo Jin!
- You're here, Mother. - Yes, sit.
Sorry to disturb your work.
No problem, Mother.
- What do you want to say? - Aah.
Did something happen with you and Dal Ja?
Did Dal Ja say so?
She won’t say that.
I just called her at work.
- She seemed listless. - Ah, okay.
I’m here, so I’ll ask.
When will you marry Dal Ja?
I pressured her to set a date but she's afraid to ask you.
I got annoyed, so I called you.
Dal Ja is 33.
Though you’re still young, a woman is old at 33.
Dal Ja's worried about you.
How sad she must be.
It would be good if you get married this spring.
What?
What did you say?
How do you know Dal Ja?
Tae Bong brought her to my dad’s party.
I met her then.
And she and I had dinner.
Ooh. That's it.
Honestly, after I knew those two live together,
I was surprised and so sad.
Truly?
But you're slipping.
Why am I?
How could you let them live together?
Oh Dal Ja isn't your kind of daughter-in-law.
Well, Tae Bong likes her.
You and I are alike, so I can't comment.
But I was affected.
From now on, I will chase after Tae Bong.
Wh-what's that mean?
Chase after?
You and Tae Bong?
Yes, I want to start over.
Really?
Yes. To me, he's everything.
Tae Bong only loves me too.
You knew how our relationship was.
But...Tae Bong said this?
Start over?
Tae Bong has a high sense of responsibility.
Though he can’t say it now because of Dal Ja,
it will end up like that, Mother.
Ooh, really? Huh.
Um, Soo Jin.
Are you free tonight?
Huh? Tonight?
Yes. I asked Tae Bong to eat with us.
At our house.
But I can’t make it until 7 p.m.
7 p.m.?
Okay, come at 7 p.m.
Hey, Ms. Oh.
Please come here.
Yes, okay. Coming.
Three minutes. Seon Joo, stand by.
It's a new start display.
Sure, it’s ready. But, who's that?
- Oh, my special guest. - Yeah, really?
OK, everyone, stand by.
- Broadcast the start display. - OK.
OK, high (angle), cue.
Seon Joo, 3-2, high, cue.
Hi, I’m Wee Seon Joo.
Today we re-introduce a past hit item.
You needn't worry about chemicals any more.
These containers are glass.
Camera 2, stay on her.
That's good, yes, high...camera 3!
High...high, cut! Yes.
Hey! Seon Joo looks pretty today.
She’s always pretty, you know?
Seon Joo is changing, Father.
Was it nice watching Seon Joo work?
Sorry. I’ll be quiet.
When Seon Joo was 5, her mom left.
She still thinks her mom got ill and died.
She didn’t die.
She left with another man.
So Seon Joo was lonely when she was small.
Okay.
Maybe Seon Joo won't take to married life.
Her childhood may cause that.
Okay.
Her lack of a warm family
makes her relationships incomplete.
But she looks at you warmly.
Do you know why?
Yes, I understand.
Even if it takes time, don’t give up.
I entrust her to you.
Okay.
Did you wait long? Let’s go, Father.
No. I’ll fly out tonight.
I need to go to the hotel early, to pack.
Have dinner with us and we’ll take you to the airport.
This kid doesn’t know me.
Seon Joo, you explain.
Father thinks airport farewells are immature.
Then have dinner with us.
Seon Joo.
Father doesn’t eat before flying or he gets constipated.
Okay, so you’re just going?
Next time, let’s play racquetball.
- Practise. - Yes, I will.
I’m leaving.
Okay.
It’s strange, right?
Somehow, seeing Father leaving, I get weepy.
Make sure you treasure and love Seon Joo.
Yes. Don’t worry, Father.
Um, Team Manager.
Ah, Shin Sae Do.
Are you preparations to leave going well?
Sure.
Actually, I’m here to discuss that.
Mother, I’m here.
Oh, yes. Come in.
Well, Dal Ja is here.
- Are you well, Grandpa? - Welcome.
Hello.
I’m home.
Oh, you’re home, Tae Bong.
Mother, I’m here too.
Oh yes, Soo Jin, welcome.
Oh, Soo Jin, long time no see.
Welcome, Soo Jin, long time no see.
I’m sorry I haven't visited.
Tae Bong wasn’t here, so I couldn’t come.
Mm, that's expected.
And...there.
I shopped on the way.
Grandpa liked melon.
One basket is full of them.
Wow, you remembered that.
Of course. My memory is good, Grandpa.
Come and eat.
Father, Honey, go in.
- Okay. Let’s go in. - Come in.
Why are you waiting? Go in.
Tae Bong, sit by Soo Jin.
Dal Ja, sit here.
Yes.
Okay, let’s eat.
Dal Ja, eat well.
Soo Jin, you too.
Yes, I will.
Well then.
Tae Bong, you and Soo Jin crossed paths.
From high school till now, coming and going, on and off.
Yes, Mother.
Why not? Of course.
But, Father, you haven’t changed.
My father’s hair turned white.
But you look the same as 10 years go.
Really?
Thanks for the compliment.
It's all due to the care of Tae Bong’s mom.
Oh my, you’re so...
Yes, Professor Kang's right.
A man needs a good woman.
Exactly, Father.
Oh my, what are you men doing?
Oh, it's Tae Bong’s favourite shrimp sauce?
Try it.
You ate fast earlier. Do you have indigestion?
It’s okay.
Tae Bong’s mom likes mischief.
How could she invite you and me together?
I'm fine; I've known her for years
but you must feel awkward, yeah?
Not really awkward.
Seeing you is awkward.
Tae Bong’s mom came to our office today.
She was so happy to see me, she invited me on the spot.
If I'd known you'd feel awkward,
I'd have refused.
But she wasn’t being mean. Don’t be too angry.
Tae Bong’s mom can be hotheaded, but she’s a good person.
God, please hold me back.
Don’t let me throw this coffee on her.
Please hold my wrist.
Uh...it’s getting cold. Let’s go in.
The saddest thing is...
when responsibility forces someone not in love to marry.
I’m worried Tae Bong will make that mistake.
Dal Ja.
Why are you in the cold?
We're going in.
Let’s go.
Not going in?
Aah, well, sorry.
I should go home now.
I have indigestion.
Are you sick?
Let’s go together.
No, don’t take me.
I want to go home alone.
Please make my excuses to the elders.
Are you still mad at me?
Let’s talk later.
- Soo Jin, have fruit. - Yes.
Hm? Where’s Dal Ja?
She had indigestion.
She left in pain.
What?
Has she no manners?
She left without a word to elders?
I must go too.
Where? I've something to say. Sit.
I won’t hear it today.
Today I must talk. Sit.
- Mother. - Sit, Tae Bong.
Your mom has something to say.
Yes, sit.
I wanted to say it with Dal Ja here
but that rude girl left.
So I'll tell you, Tae Bong.
Next week, let's gather both families to pay formal bridal respects.
I didn’t want to rush it.
You just started your job.
I wanted to wait a year till you settled in.
- Mother. - But we can't keep this up.
What are you saying?
Your wedding.
You can't decide this yourself.
When I want to marry, I will, with whom I want.
I'm afraid Dal Ja will die of old age.
Mother, what did you say?
You live with someone's daughter.
How long will you upset us?
And since you see Soo Jin at work every day,
what girl likes that?
Mother.
Soo Jin, stop liking Tae Bong.
I don’t like Dal Ja much.
What can I do?
That guy let things reach this point.
That’s why you invited Dal Ja?
- To say this? - Yes.
But that stupid girl left.
- She sure is Jung Ae's kid. - Honey.
I got it. I’ll stop.
Anyway, your mom, grandpa and I agree.
If her family agrees, we can all meet next week.
If it's okay, let’s have a spring wedding.
Yes. I want this too, Tae Bong.
Your mom hasn’t changed. She's ridiculous.
Kang Tae Bong.
Sorry, Soo Jin.
I apologize for my mother.
A taxi so late is unsafe.
Drive my car. I’ll take the bus.
Kang Tae Bong! Kang Tae Bong!!
[ Kang Tae Bong ]
Dal Ja, I’m home. Are you asleep?
Dal Ja, you're sleeping?
- Where’s Grandma? - Asleep.
But why'd you come so late?
I’ll sleep over.
Okay, Mom?
Hey, Tae Bong called 30 minutes ago to ask if you're here.
What’s wrong? Did you fight?
Is it because I pressured him to get married?
What did you say?
You mentioned marriage to Tae Bong?
Yes, so?
You were a silent fool.
I met him, and told him to set a date.
Mom.
He said something to you?
So I can’t even discuss it? I’ll find him now, and...
Mom.
He should take responsibility.
Why hasn’t he mentioned marriage?
Mom, why'd you do this?
I said I'd handle it.
You? When? When will you marry and have kids?
You shouldn’t have done this.
Marriage is Tae Bong’s and my business.
When we both want it, we will.
You shouldn't have interfered.
I don’t get it.
You live together; shouldn’t you marry?
You're a woman, living with a man.
If you don’t marry him, your life is ruined. Yeah?
- Mom... - Did he say no?
He refused to marry you?
Tell me.
Tae Bong won’t marry you?
Hey, Dal Ja.
Hey. Dal Ja, Dal Ja!
My life is complicated.
It's complicated if I don't have a man.
It's complicated if I do have a man.
Without one, I'm lonely.
With one, I get hurt.
What is a man to a woman?
Seriously.
The saddest thing is
when responsiblility forces someone to marry.
I’m worried Tae Bong will make that mistake.
Damn it.
Your mom phoned me.
She was worried.
You weren't home, and you left her house...
Wee Seon Joo didn’t know.
Ms. Go didn’t know.
I thought you might be here.
I've been waiting.
How do you feel?
Better?
Are you still upset with me?
I have something to say to you.
Mmm...
I don’t know how to say this.
Well, listen.
Dal Ja...
I’m...tired.
Hmm?
I’m tired, Tae Bong.
Should we...
break up?
Let’s...
break up.