Out of my way!
Need a boyfriend?
Are you lonely at gatherings, parties, couple dates?
Call me if needed, to be your friendly boyfriend.
Can you come now?
$3000?
3 hours a day, $100. $3000, one month.
Use the time daily or in a lump.
Alright!
I'll kill them!
That's how we met.
You think it's for love?
Sorry, it's not for love.
It's for my pride.
At first, I thought she was a stubborn,
dull, old maid clinging to pride.
But then...
our times together became more fun.
She got angry any time.
Hey! Forget it. Bye.
Forget it.
Get out of my house now!
She used force any time.
Jerk! I got a fright!
"Sorry" isn't it...
Actually, she's warm-hearted.
Eat. It's better than it looks.
It's the humidifier you ordered.
I love you.
As time passed, I missed her more.
I kept wanting to be with her.
So it ended up as love?
But she left you? Didn't you hold her back?
[ Republic of Korea passport ]
Don't go.
If I say don't go, don't!
Tae Bong.
I love you.
I...I love you.
Don't you know that?
Thanks for saying it.
At least once in my life, I was loved.
And I'm so glad it was you.
I won't ask you to wait for me
and I won't promise to come back to you.
Dal Ja!
Let's not make promises
or give guarantees.
Saying our feelings won't change in two years...
Let's not fool ourselves.
If I tied you down for two years with promises, I'd be too selfish.
What you just said to me is more than enough.
They're the most moving words I ever heard.
I love you, Tae Bong.
I love you.
~ I call out your name again ~
~ look at me once more, I cry out ~
~ my heart is aching, I start to tire ~
~ don't leave me here alone, I cry out ~
~ I let you go like this ~
~ I'm crazy with pain
~ I, who let you leave, am tired ~
~ even with another chance, I'd let you go ~
~ I call out your name again ~
~ look at me once more, I cry out ~
~ my heart is aching, I start to tire ~
~ don't leave me here alone, I cry out ~
~ I just let you go like that ~
~ now I conjure your face ~
~ then I erase your image ~
~ no matter how hard I try ~
~ your face is still so real ~
~ don't leave me here alone, I cry out ~
~ I'll just forget you ~
So you didn't keep in contact?
A month after she left for America,
I got one postcard.
Nothing else?
Nothing else.
Then maybe that woman is back in Seoul?
Maybe.
I can't be sure about that.
Anyway, I have no plans to date anyone in the near future.
I'm here because of my mother's nagging.
It's only right to let you know.
Are you still waiting for her?
For once, I'll try believing what she believes.
Sorry!
Sir!
Thank you!
[ If it's fate...maybe? ]
Oh, yes. I'm in the lobby.
Of course it's the two of us.
We'll be right up. Just wait.
Honey. Bringing Dong Yi is difficult.
- No big deal. Strategy meeting? - It starts in 10 minutes.
We're not late.
No-one can say my child interferes with my job.
- Again, again, you're ahead. - Huh?
Match my pace.
Rushing nauseates the baby.
Oh yes, I forgot.
Sorry. I got it.
I'll fix it, Madam.
Let's go, Dong Yi. Dong Yi.
Oh! So cute.
A kiss! A kiss!
Wait!
You know the herpes virus, which 8 of 10 people carry, is passed by kissing?
I didn't know.
60 percent of people don't know they carry herpes.
and don't know they pass it on.
Back off!
Yes.
Oh, so cute!
See those cute hands.
A hug. A hug!
Wait!
A child touched by dirty hands may get a fever
and suffer vomiting or diarrhea.
Back off.
I just washed my hands.
Seon Joo gives special care.
Please understand us.
Wait!
What did you do?
You sneezed near Dong Yi?
Don't you know kids easily catch colds?
A cold breeds ailments.
An ear infection can result.
If the baby gets tonsillitis, what will you do?
Tonsillitis? What's that?
It's a sore throat illness.
Don't belittle a sore throat.
Kids with tonsillitis have a bad appetite.
Everyone, back off!
Dong Yi, what's up?
Comfy? Hungry? Fine, yes?
How's your first time at work?
You like it?
You such a cutie!
Dong Yi.
Please understand.
It's a late child, so...
Wee Seon Joo's kid is here.
Hey! Eyes, ears, mouth and nose are like Seon Joo's.
This sturdy boy will make a good general.
How can you say insults to my child?
I can't tolerate this.
I'm in no mood for the meeting.
I'm off.
Hey, honey. Honey!
Honey! Ho-
The child's a girl.
She's like her dad.
Don't worry, Dong Yi.
It's alright.
I'll watch over you.
Never forget today's insult.
Understand, Dong Yi?
Professor, what's this?
Ah, Father!
I got hungry. I'm frying octopus.
Noodles will go well with it.
- Then, I'll do noodles? - Sure.
Alright.
Here you go.
- One shot? - Yes, one shot!
It's great!
Let's try it.
Mm. You can even cook!
I followed cook books.
Is it passable?
More than that! It's chewable.
I'll serve you noodles.
But Yeong Shim is out again.
Is she over there?
Yes, Father.
Is she going there too often?
She lacked friends. Now she has them, she's happy.
Isn't this great?
You and I can drink together.
Sure.
Pour me another.
Yes, Father.
One shot.
*'Red' warning, Granny. (*Go Stop)
- It's a 'Red'. - I know, Mother.
Hey, I'll take the 'Pine'.
I don't have it.
What are you doing?
Are you two in cahoots against me?
You can't do that.
A civilized country, has rules of fair play.
You're joking!
Against a strong country,
weaker ones unite.
Shut up.
Gosh, Granny! You're stuck!
Stop laughing crazily.
Hey, sure you don't have the 'Pine'?
I don't have it.
You can't possibly have it.
The 'Pine' is in my hand.
There's nothing to play. I'll just take this one.
Then prepare yourselves.
Stop!
Hey, you can shout “Game over”!
I can? Where?
Where?
Look, isn't this 'Five Birds'?
Yes, it's really 'Five Birds'!
Hey! God! Why didn't you warn of 'Five Birds'?
Bad woman! So scheming!
I didn't know. Am I so scheming?
Anyway, split it in five. Each one is 50 cents.
Here.
Doubling a ‘Red' would've won me a big one. What a waste!
It's enough money for a shoulder massage.
Oh my, oh my...
Stop earlier so you don't hurt.
Why don't they get fair play? Fair play!
They must've collaborated.
How much did you lose today?
$4.70.
Don't feel upset.
I'll give you an allowance.
I must win the next round.
Ah, when's Dal Ja back?
It keeps getting postponed. Another month has gone by.
Will she really be back this week?
- Oh, right here, right here! - Here?
- So soothing! - It's soothing?
I'm relaxing.
Ah, ah! That feels great.
I was thinking...
Yeong Shim treats our place like her own.
She doesn't go home before 10 p.m.
With her around, Saturdays aren't boring.
She's a bit immature
- but she's a good person. - And smart.
Hey, thank you!
Sit and look. Here.
What's this, Mother?
This man lost his wife 20 years ago.
He has a business and raised his children himself.
He never looked at women.
But a while ago, after his youngest son married,
he began looking for a partner.
This man lost his wife 3 years ago.
Though his looks aren't great,
he owns a great deal.
At this age, money rules all.
What do you think?
Which one do you prefer?
Both are nothing great.
Oh my! Do you have eyes on the top of your head?
You always say "nothing great" and disappoint me.
I set my sights high, Mother.
These don't meet my criteria.
Oh my! At this rate,
how will you change your life and be happy?
Aren't I happy now?
So why would I want to change?
Aren't you tired of caring for an old woman?
Mother, I'm reserved and gruff.
Aren't you tired of me?
What would I be tired of?
You're my worthy daughter-in-law.
You're my worthy mother-in-law.
So stop this.
If you keep this up, I'll be sad.
It's because I'm sorry for you.
For me, compared to a man,
you're dearer and more reliable.
To me, you're greater than a husband, friend or lover.
Don't you know this?
You're so stubborn.
Forget it then.
With your stubbornness, who'd worry over you?
Let me worry over you from now on. Okay?
Of course, Mother.
The only one who can stand me is you.
But when is Dal Ja back?
I miss her.
She said she'll be back soon.
And so, I returned.
Mom!
Grandma!
Oh Dal Ja is back!
Mom!
E22: SPRING COMES AGAIN, FLOWERS BLOOM!
~ with eyes closed and ears opened ~
~ in a corner somewhere ~
~ unknowingly, I step in that direction ~
~ like magic, you appear and smile at me ~
~ I say I love you, you're mine ~
~ You who only belongs to me ~
~ I waited many moons for you ~
~ I say I love you, you're mine ~
~ oh baby, hold me now ~
~ you'll be with me ~
~ until now I've said many farewells,
~ waiting for love ~
~ the moment I first met you, I realized ~
~ you're the love I waited for so long ~
~ I think I know now ~
~ in your eyes, I'm like you ~
~ I say I love you, you're mine ~
Dal Ja!
Sorry, I'm late.
Hey, you!
You've been here 2 years!
Punk, what do I do with you?
I just saw someone I know.
I won't be late again.
Forget it. What about the girl you met?
Huh?
The girl on your Saturday blind date.
Is she pretty? How old?
How tall, what figure?
Did she have big ones?
Senior, are you choosing ingredients?
How can you judge a girl by measurements?
This's why you can't get second dates.
You talk of feelings, but were alone the past two years?
Still, feelings over-ride measurements.
So cocky. Don't talk rot.
Quick, clean the fish.
Yes, I know.
Hey, he's here again!
That guy's here?
- Who? - Wednesday Man.
Ah, it's Wednesday.
It's his 48th matchmaking date here on Wednesdays.
I might give him a free meal on his 50th date.
I can tell he's sleazy,
so what must women think?
I heard you were living abroad.
So, to welcome you back, I ordered Korean food.
I don't come here often
but my family and I like this place.
You'll see why.
[ If it's fate...maybe? ]
Please eat.
So I said this.
How'd I put it?
Rubbing shoulders is fate.
How can she say we're not fated?
This world has six billion people.
To be able to share a meal with you face-to-face
is a one in six billion chance.
So...
You seem to enjoy the food.
Ooh. Sorry.
I returned recently.
Seeing Korean food excites me.
Where did you stop?
Please keep talking.
No, it's fine. Keep eating.
I really like women who eat well.
You seem to have good health. Isn't it great?
But you came here, knowing my age?
Of course. You're 33.
What?
That's wrong. I was 33 two years ago.
What?
Two years ago?
Ah, I see...aah.
Ooh. That's right.
If I hadn't told you, it would've been a problem?
Oh my...
Try this. It's delicious.
Mother!
What's wrong with you?
That woman isn't 33.
She's 35...!
She's a year older than me.
I don't care.
Mother! You handle it.
I want to ask you something.
You're talking to me?
There are two women.
One is 29 but looks 35.
The other is 35 but looks 29.
Who would you choose?
Is it a riddle?
No, just a casual question.
Well, it's a bit difficult.
Is it that hard for you?
What's the correct answer?
Age isn't important.
Your feelings matter.
That's the right answer.
Oh! Why the cake?
Usually it's another dessert,
but one of our chefs said you may prefer cake,
so he specially prepared it.
[ If it's fate... maybe!! ]
~ let me feel love, my baby ~
~ hold me tight, my true love ~
~ I missed you so long ~
~ you're my destiny flying to my side ~
~ my eternal miracle love ~
~ you should let me love you, baby ~
~ hold me tight, my true love ~
~ the joy I waited for so long ~
~ you're my destiny flying to my side ~
~ my forever miracle love ~
[ I Love You I wish you every happiness ]
Where's this woman?
She already left.
What?
How can she do that?
Eat for free and leave?
How shallow.
She paid for the meals.
Give it here quickly.
What's with this?
Entering easy mode.
For safety and accuracy,
follow instructions. Drive straight ahead.
Straight ahead. Okay!
I won't get lost anymore.
From now on, I'll go straight ahead!
~ oh sweet, sweet, sweet my love ~
~ please remember me, oh ~
~ I want to tell you honestly ~
[ SHOP FOR RENT ]
~ Oh my sweet, sweet, sweet, my love ~
~ I want to tell you honestly ~
Hi, I'm representing our new brand,
"The Cats". I'm Eom Ki Joong.
Hi, I'm Team One Section Head of brand marketing, Oh Dal Ja.
Welcome back, Dal Ja.
- Congrats on your promotion. - Yes.
I've been promoted to Team Manager for Team One.
I'm pleased to work with you.
I replaced Ms. Oh as Merchandiser.
From now on, So Hyun Sook handles new products.
Pleased to work with you, So Hyun Sook.
Yes, I'll do my best.
- So, let's begin the meeting. - Yes.
I'll introduce the new Cats line.
These feel natural and comfy.
- Cheers to Dal Ja's return! - Cheers!
Hey, don't cheat. One shot!
How was American life? Like it?
I was so busy.
So much to learn and see.
You didn't find a man there?
Oh, boyfriend!
Did you? Did you?
No!
There were too many guys.
They said I looked in my 20s.
Western men think Asian women are 10 years younger.
I was very happy about looking younger.
Oh heck! To Seoul men,
you look younger too.
Who'd know you're 35? Right?
Thanks, mate. Friends are the best.
Eat more.
Oh yes! Where's the baby?
With the babysitter. We must be back in an hour.
She turned one?
16 months, 2 weeks, 2 days.
She'll be pretty at this age.
She is. Of all kids I've seen, she's the best.
What?
Is something wrong?
Just say it.
No, no!
She's pretty, very pretty.
She's a late child.
She's very special.
Didn't you want to stay there?
After two years there, many won't want to come back.
When I returned from study there, I couldn't adjust.
I have friends who stayed there.
True?
I hate Americans who speak only English.
Well, they're richer than us, lack nothing, and have variety,
and they're interesting.
But they lacked something...
That's everyone here.
- Us. - Wow! Thanks.
I had no-one to chat with.
I had no-one to share the fun.
However great it was, being alone isn't for me.
Life should be shared.
Struggle livens you up. True, everyone?
Yes. That's right.
See? Immediate response.
- This is it! - Really!
Don't talk fuddy-duddy. Drink.
- Yep. Mine's empty. - Here.
Let's drink, drink. Everyone.
Cheers!
Oh Dal Ja!
Unni!
Dal Ja!
Girl!
You should've called me.
- Do you feel good? - Yes.
You haven't changed.
Unni, you haven't aged.
Hang on. What's this?
Number three.
Number three? Unni!
My husband got a new job.
I wanted another one.
The more, the better.
If they grow up together,
they'll be great mates.
Heck! Is that so?
You like children.
True.
I'm happy to see you!
Me too, unni!
What's this? Sit down.
Come and sit.
Sit. Sit down.
This looks delicious!
[ If it's fate...maybe! ]
Eh? You aren't sleeping?
Mm? Mom.
Aren't you over jet lag?
That's not it.
- I just like the night wind. - Mmm.
The wind brings a breath of spring, Mom.
Winter was here, and suddenly it's spring.
Then summer and autumn.
I couldn't wait to grow up.
Now time goes too fast.
That's true. Time flies.
Settle down soon.
You're still young; find a man quickly.
If you go on like this, the years will pass you by.
I'm fine.
Despite no man, I have Grandma and you.
You didn't contact Tae Bong?
Mm?
No.
Are you two really over?
Who knows.
If you can't forget him, call him and meet him.
It seems he has no woman.
If it's fate, we will meet.
What?
Isn't there a season in love, Mom?
People must wait for the right time to meet their fate.
If Tae Bong and I are fated to be together,
when it's time to meet,
we'll meet without trying.
I believe that, Mom.
Aren't you worried about your age?
Am I the only one aging?
When I age a year, he ages a year.
Right?
You got older and braver.
That's right.
I thought I'd be anxious as I grew older.
Strangely, I'm more relaxed.
That's maturity.
Aren't you cold?
The spring wind is a little cold.
I'm fine. You?
Yes. I'm fine.
This is great.
- Know what, Mom? - Mm?
You smell like the spring wind.
Yeah?
This is great.
Seon Joo, is Dong Yi asleep?
Seon Joo!
If she's asleep, come out.
Oh, okay.
Come quickly!
What's this for?
What else?
I want to create a mood.
I've been waiting it out.
My patience could fit in twelve baskets.
Come here.
Have a glass of wine. Hurry.
Here.
How much have I looked forward to tonight.
Here.
Wait. Did Dong Yi make a sound?
I heard nothing.
Yeah?
Relax.
Dong Yi is asleep. Look at the time.
Hey, honey!
Don't think of Dong Yi tonight. Focus on me.
I know. Go on.
Honey, you're very sexy.
Your body...
Wait.
What now?
Dong Yi woke up.
She didn't. She's asleep.
Listen, there's no sound.
Okay. Go on.
Honey!
Tonight, how about we liven things up a bit?
Yes, go on.
I love you.
I love you, Seon Joo.
The baby's crying.
I'll be right there, Dong Yi!
She's full. No more?
My cute Dong Yi.
Dong Yi. Dong Yi.
Mommy kissed you. Happy?
Daddy is eating your food.
I've never had such tough competition.
I can't get through to her.
Talking and threats don't work.
You can't be jealous of your own kid.
Think about it.
That little one owns my Seon Joo.
If this goes on one more week,
I'll sleep with any woman.
Hey! Don't say that!
- Heck, I'm desperate, friend. - Ooh.
But you two aim to stay unmarried?
I proposed over 100 times.
But what?
I don't want to.
Seon Joo!
I don't want to. I don't want to.
Seon Joo!
I won't.
No, don't just answer.
Think about it seriously.
Why do this? Aren't we fine?
Why bring up marriage?
The child is one already.
Shouldn't you change your mind?
The child will grow, go to kindy, then grade school.
How long will she be fatherless?
She has no father? You're here.
But in the family registry, she has no father.
Family registries should be abolished.
They're trouble for people.
Hey, Seon Joo.
Marriage isn't a trend.
It's a basic human bond.
It makes family significant.
Understand me?
Still she wasn't moved?
Yes, she wasn't moved.
One day she'll know your heart.
Who knows, will that day come?
Section Head Oh!
Please come.
Yes, okay. I'm coming.
I've got to go.
Yes, go on.
- Be strong, friend. - I know, friend.
Kang Tae Bong!
Oh... Senior!
Hey, this is your shop?
Yeah, well.
It looks good.
The space is good.
But why are you here?
Oh, yesterday, a woman came looking for you at work.
The chef who gave me the cake for dessert last time...
Can you pass this to him?
He quit two weeks ago.
"You are invited to Spring!"
Who is it?
Is this the woman from your matchmaking?
No.
Who is it?
My destiny.
Destiny?
You believe in that?
Seems so.
I didn't know I'd believe in it.
Hi, I'm Wee Seon Joo. Spring is here.
Welcome to this date with Spring, a fashion show with a new brand, Cats.
'Cats' is trendy and comfortable.
We'll show you sports gear
and denim skirts.
We also have spring products for warm and cool weather.
Let's enjoy this.
Oh Dal Ja.
You did well.
Thank you, Director.
Section Head Oh, nice job.
Thanks, Section Manager Go.
Just like this, another show has ended.
You want to vomit again?
I'm just having one.
I hate crowds and noise.
Let's invite our parents and one or two good friends.
I won't wear a wedding dress,
I'll wear what I like best.
Is that okay?
That's right.
I'm proposing to you.
Let's get married.
Seon Joo.
I love you.
What did you say?
I love you.
Can you say that again?
I love you.
I once thought my youth would end with my 20s.
But even at 35, my youth hasn't ended
and Spring has found me.
And also...
he came to me again.
Hello.
Sit down.
I began renovating 2 weeks ago.
- It'll take 4 more weeks. - You won't hire help?
Deposit and 6 months' rent ate my money.
I need kitchenware. I kept materials money.
- There's not much left. - Mm.
Wait a minute.
This is my first lunch box.
Here.
How is it?
Well...
I asked how it is.
Well...
Is it good or not?
Delicious.
I passed?
Mm, you passed.
Mmm.
Mm?
Hmm.
Hhhm?
Hmmm.
As long as we're alive, nothing has ended.
There's no conclusion
so there's no 'happily ever after',
just 'starting every day together'.
If it's fate...must be!
[Eom's Pie – apple pie, peach pie, cream pie]
- This one's $55. - Cheaper, please!
It's not expensive! One minute.
Hello, I'm Hong Ji Hee.
Nice to meet you.
Hello.
I'm new employee, Choi Hee Yeon.
Nice to meet you.
Are you busy tonight?
No.
Then let's have dinner at 6 p.m.
Sorry, I'm not interested in you.
It's alright, as long as I'm interested in you.
- Oh my. - It's multi-function, a kimchi freezer...
- A wine cellar... - Ooh.
Yes. The wine is here.
~ Spring Spring Spring ~
~ Spring... ~
~ Spring Spring Spring - Spring is here ~
~ deep in Dal Ja's heart ~
~ Spring Spring Spring - Spring is here ~
Dal Ja! Dal Ja!
~ Spring is here ~
Stop clowning. Work!
~ OH DAL JA & KANG TAE BONG ~