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During the Golden Globe Awards...
the award for Best Director and Best Script for a movie went to...
Director Daniel Chazelle.
At the age of 31, he was the youngest director to ever...
receive the award during the Golden Globe's 74 year history.
Whenever I see news like that, I always have this thought...
what was I doing at his age?
I believe I worked really hard too...
so why did I become like everyone else?
But I found the reason why.
Those people...
- were born with a silver spoon. - Mr. Kim overcame his poor childhood...
by starting off as a janitor.
He became CEO of a well-known company in America.
He is an example of today's modern-day self-made man.
I'm not saying everyone is like that.
(Super human #2: Maeng Ra-yeon/Age 40)
Aren't you going to work, honey?
No. I'm not going.
You went to work during the Lunar Year, what gives?
Is it the company's founding anniversary?
- No. - Then what? Working at home today?
No.
You didn't get fired, did you?
No!
Hey Na Ik-hee!
Hurry and eat or you'll be late for school!
I'm already late.
- Aren't you going to ask me more? - About what?
Why I didn't go to work today.
I'm sure you have your reasons.
- Na Ik-hee! You're going to be late! - I know already!
I took a sick day.
Good job.
Na Ik-hee!
- You'd better come out! - I don't have time to eat. I'm late.
- I'm going! - Then at least have some milk!
- I said I was late. - Have a good day.
Geez! That little brat!
That's why she's doesn't grow any taller! Geez.
Aren't you going to ask where I hurt?
Does your body ache? Mine too.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes. Knees and toes.
Never mind. I can't hold a conversation with you.
My stomach hurts, don't we have any soup?
Why would your stomach hurt? You didn't even drink.
But I was looked over! Again.
I told you to do better.
But this isn't the first time you've been passed over for a raise.
- Just forget about it. - How can I just forget about it?
I'm getting mad thinking about it again.
I was for sure this time.
While I was giving my presentation about the vision and future of Doremi Drinks...
do you know how much I imagined being innovative and talented person?
This is spoiled! Don't eat this.
- Honey! - Alright, alright. Geez!
I'm upset too.
Do you know the salary difference if you got a raise?
I really worked hard like an ant!
Of course, I know.
But Mr. Kim, that bastard, was an anteater.
I see.
If you dedicate yourself you become an old shoe, right?
Do you know what happens if you work hard like an ant?
If you work like an ant...
you just become crazy.
You didn't say that so I could laugh, right?
How come I end up in the middle all the time?
I thought you used to be number 1 when you were in school.
Even though there were only 13 kids.
It's not important how many kids there were, it's important I was number 1.
I was born out in the boonies and learned how to read by myself with magazines...
I learned my times table by listening to my neighbor...
Right, right. That's how you memorized your times table and represented your school.
Yes, I know! Can I just get the first verse in this busy society we live in?
So I called in sick so they can suffer...
without me in the office.
I guess that wonderful Mr. Kim will do my for me.
Oh! Good job!
Then how about we clean up the whole house today?
Laundry? Bathroom? Which one do you want to do?
Oh that's right! You can help me take out the trash first.
This is my first day off since I began working 14 years ago.
That's why it should be a memorable day!
- Oh my! Hello! - (Next door neighbor)
You must be on your way to work.
- Hello. - This is my husband.
- What are you doing? - Hello.
I believe this is our first time meeting.
It doesn't feel like the first time since I've heard so much about you.
You earn a lot of money...
you're very handsome and you're really good at home.
What are you doing?
You must be helpful around the house too.
You're even helping her take out the trash.
You're being too kind.
I only do it so she wont hit me.
Well, that's my husband for you. He's always been so humorous.
That hurts!
- Are you crazy? - It wasn't me.
You must have good digestion.
It's alright.
This is crazy. I said it wasn't me.
- It was you, right? - I told you to stop it.
Please excuse him. Especially when you're on your way to work.
It's alright. You can't do anything about it when it comes out.
I understand.
You suck up all the odor!
You let it out, so breathe it all in.
I said it wasn't me.
It wasn't me.
Then, if you'll excuse me.
I said it really wasn't me!
This is really going to drive me crazy.
It wasn't me either.
Then you're saying our apartment's Bradgelina actually farted in the elevator?
Yeah, right.
You don't fart, if you're good looking?
He's the head of a stock company and is number one in sales in Seoul.
You don't fart if you're number one in sales?
I heard his salary was out of this world too.
Hey Maeng Ra-yeon! You don't fart if you have money?
The rich don't fart and the poor do?
Geez! Seriously? Why is the person who farted getting so mad?
Be quiet. My drama is starting.
Oh my goodness! Goodness!
Look at him having an affair with his neighbor.
You trust me, right?
He's so shameless.
I trust you, but how long are you going to make me wait like this?
I have a present for you.
What is it?
Divorce papers.
It's all over after we sign off.
Do you really like this?
Is it fun?
Wait 3 months for me. 3 months.
You have to keep your promise this time.
One-hundred percent!
- What? - That's right! You've been caught red-handed!
Hit him! Slap him across his face!
They always end at the best part! Geez!
Stop watching dramas like that and read a book. A book.
Books?
I read a lot of books. I read them everyday.
Is that right?
So who is your favorite author then?
Shakespeare.
I really like...
the author's name.
Sex... spear.
Get away from me.
I didn't mean it anyways.
And plus, I'm reading a different book these days.
It's sort of like a thriller that makes your...
palms sweat and has a twist like Sixth Sense.
- It's that kind of book. - What's it called?
Look at this. Right here.
Do you see it? Ike's after-school program, books...
insurance, loan interest and my mom's birthday.
But you know what?
Do you see how this account's balance keeps ballooning? Do you?
This is the twist in the story, it's a minus account!
What do you think? It's scary, right? Are you scared?
Look at how time flies!
It's my second older sister's birthday, do you want to go with me to my mom's?
Nope. 5 sisters and my mother-in-law?
I don't want to lose my yang from all your yin.
Just say I'm at work.
Then get yourself something to eat.
Okay.
Lord please. Please let it be different this time. Please.
Please, please, please.
This doesn't make sense.
This is a curse.
Not this time again!
Amazing! How can you rank in the middle again?
You couldn't even if you tried.
Wait...
who made the saying "You'd go half-way if you did nothing at all"?
Do you know how hard I tried this time?
You didn't try that hard.
Did you get good grades?
Yeah, totally amazing.
Ta-da!
What's this?
You said you didn't study and behind on math.
That's why it's amazing.
I would've gotten a 48, but instead I got 76!
She's totally lucky.
She's my classmate, but sometimes I don't like her.
She was born pretty, tall and lucky.
She's different than me who tries so hard, but still ends up in the middle.
They say winter radish is the best...
Who wrote down your name and...
I'm sure everyone in the office is feeling the pain of me not being there today.
The office might be paralyzed.
Usually middle-management like me is the most important position.
It's almost time for my phone to ring with messages and calls soon.
Should I just turn my phone off so they can totally suffer?
You see?
They need me at work.
(Web advertisement...)
Well, I guess...
they won't be able to contact me since they'll be over-loaded with work.
In a little while...
they'll be calling me and going haywire.
Send.
Complete.
Why is it so easy to concentrate today?
Then how about you do your work and not send them to me.
Don't be like that. Let's help one another out.
Mr. Park, I sent all the data you asked me for.
You did! You're the best Kwi-nam!
Mr. Park, I see you have your colleagues doing everything for you.
Don't say that Mr. Choi!
Let's have some lunch first. What's the menu today?
A new restaurant opened across the street. Should we go there?
What about a set meal with dried pollack?
- Dried pollack. - Call! - Call.
Here, here, here!
This is our family gathering that we have only six times a year.
Birthdays are always at home with mom.
Now, we'll start presenting our gifts to our sister for her birthday.
$200 in cash.
I really wanted to buy a coat for myself. Thank you!
When is Mi-ae coming?
She said she was busy so she sent her fees with me.
Again?
She's busy trying to make a living. We have to be understanding.
She's not the only one busy.
Geez! Stop it!
We now have $229 dollars left in our family account.
We'll continue on with a congratulatory word from mom. Applause!
My second daughter is already celebrating her 42nd birthday.
Please, get yourself married.
Even if you get divorced, please try once.
I'm so disgusted with you.
Mom, please!
Don't laugh! This really upsets me! It does!
Stay here. I prepared a gift as well.
- A gift? - Mom! You can't do this.
My birthday already passed.
I'm going to give you one too. I'll give one to everyone.
She's going to give us all something!
- What is it? - I don't know. - The deeds to this house?
- No way! Why would she give that to you?
- Because I live alone! - You don't make any sense!
She's coming!
Isn't that your jewelry box?
Oh my gosh!
I'll be 70 soon and don't wear these anymore. So I wanted to give you one each.
(Restless..... Nervous.... Going Mad)
Mr. Park, anything new?
Nope.
If Mr. Choi looks for papers regarding the project, it's on the left side of my desk.
Alright.
Is it hard since I'm not at work today?
Nope.
Men are like this.
I should ask Ms. Ahn instead.
Are you busy, Ms. Ahn?
Yes.
Sorry I can't be of any help.
Are you working out of the office today?
- I called in sick today. - You did?
She doesn't know I called in sick?
She's so obtuse. No wonder she's been single for 35 years.
But what...
I just wanted to know if anything was up.
Nothing at all.
Well the things...
in the office, I'm...
like oxygen.
It's there, but it's not.
You don't really feel it, but it's precious. Something like that.
You know what I'm talking about!
I'm so good at my job, that they don't even notice when I'm not there.
Well something like that...
Okay!
Jeon Ji-yeon from Team 1 will know for sure I'm not there.
Because I'm the one who always changes out the water bottles for her.
- Jeon Ji-yeon? - Who are you?
What? She doesn't have my number?
It's me, Mr. Na from Team 2.
Ji-yeon?
Jeon Ji-yeon?
What's this?
Can you answer?
I have something to ask.
Ji-yeon?
See if I ever change your water bottle for you.
I have Lee Kwi-nam left.
Kwi-nam, I have a question for you.
He's not answering either?
How can they all ignore me like this?
Why are you home early? I thought you were having lunch.
I don't know! I don't want to talk about it.
Wait. Why is she like that to only me?
Do I look easy?
Or am I funny?
Damn it!
What did I do wrong?
I wasn't talking about you!
Let's see here.
Look here please, look at this box.
- Ta-da! - It's turtle!
This golden turtle is Mi-ae's.
She's not even here.
Let's see...
for my second daughter...
a golden necklace.
Mom, you shouldn't have.
It's not fake, is it?
Give it back then.
Hey! It's real! It's real gold.
For my third daughter...
let's see. Okay!
This bracelet!
This one is mine?
Yes, that's your's.
It looks good on you.
Mom, what about me?
For my fourth, this pearl necklace.
- And these pearl earrings too! - Wow! It's a set!
What about me?
For my last-born...
this! A ruby ring for you!
- Thank you! It's so pretty! - Look at this.
Amazing.
Where are you going?
I forgot I'm getting a package.
I'm sure they'll leave it with the guard.
It'll spoil if I don't put it in the refrigerator.
I'm leaving.
How can it spoil when it's so cold these days.
It's because I'm upset! I'm upset!
Mom, am I your daughter-in-law?
I'm your daughter too.
You always say I'm like your son or daughter-in-law.
I don't need jewels since I'm like a son to you?
Or it's too precious to give to your daughter-in-law?
I'm leaving!
So...
I'm the middle child. I have to take care of my older sisters and younger sisters.
I'm her son and daughter-in-law.
I'm the only one who helped make kimchi too!
Then she should take care of me first!
It was sad enough I had hand-me-downs but...
she bought all new things for my younger sisters since everything was too old!
I understand what you're saying.
Your superiors pressure you while newbies try to overcome you.
It's my responsibility if my superiors mess up and even when my newbies mess up.
That's right. Eat up. Eat.
Eat and relieve your stress.
It's not the end because you got your report cards.
You know we start our presentations tomorrow, right?
Like I said before, it's a two-person project. So make sure you partner up.
I'm leaving. That's all.
Attention! Salute.
It was fun.
You're doing your project with me, right?
The thing is...
- I'm sorry. - You're not?
No.
I don't think we'll do it together this time. Sorry.
Who are you doing it with?
I'll...
tell you when it's for sure.
You had something to say?
Did you already find a partner for your project?
No, not yet.
Oh really?
Alright.
What? That's it?
You're doing it with Min-suh, right?
No, I haven't decided yet.
Well, I don't think it'll be with Min-suh this time.
Really? Alright then.
This is betrayal. I wanted to do this project with you.
I'm sorry. Sorry.
Who will I do it with then?
I wanted to talk to you about the project.
I heard you're not partnering up.
She's doing it with another partner.
What am I going to do?
- Then be my partner. - What did you say?
You said you chose someone else.
I decided to do it with someone else.
Really? Then I'll rescue you, Gong Yoon.
Alright.
Isn't my mom too much?
Geez!
I know you're stressed, but aren't you eating too much?
Can you say that after seeing this bracelet? Look at it!
I'm feeling so sorrowful. Seriously!
What the hell am I?
What else?
People don't even look at the third daughter and get married to them!
That's why your looks didn't matter to me.
If I was going for looks, then I would've married your 4th or 5th sister.
- What? - Nothing. I must be crazy.
What I'm trying to say is...
that you're the best out of all your sisters. You're the top!
Think about it. You even look like you're the oldest from the outside.
Your older sisters look so young and act so immature.
And you probably weigh the most out of all your sisters too.
You're even the strongest out of all of them.
- Oh! Your head is the biggest too. - Na Chun-ri!
I was really trying my best to console her.
But isn't she taking too far by scratching me like this?
She has the worst temper out of them too.
I'm not waiting.
Come help me.
What are you doing?
I have to lose weight since I ate so much. You said I weighed the most too.
Hurry and hold my feet down!
What are you doing?
I'm trying my best too.
Do it properly.
Okay.
My arm! Arm!
Hi honey, you're home?
Why are you home instead of your after-school program?
I'll come back later. Continue what you were doing.
What do you mean continue?
You two aren't trying to give me a younger sibling, are you?
What are you talking about?
Why that little brat. Your mom is exercising.
I guess you exercise more when you do that.
What in the world are you thinking about?
I'm thinking of sit-ups. Why?
Can you move out of the way?
Don't talk to me since today was the worst day ever.
I'm not eating either!
Go see what's going on.
You should go in!
Ik-hee, can I come in?
No!
You need to talk to me. I'm going in, alright?
What's wrong?
Tell me what's going on.
What's this?
- Is it because you got bad grades? - No.
It's all the same as last time.
- You're in the middle. - That's why I'm mad.
How come I try so hard and it's the same result?
My looks and even my height.
I'm in the middle for everything!
(Group Project Announcement)
Damn it!
Why am I always stuck in the middle?
Is that what's wrong.
But Ik-hee, you're my first born daughter for me.
I'm an only daughter. There's no first or second.
If your dad cooperates, you could be first-born...
Get out!
Ik-hee...
to me...
I was so thankful that you weren't so small when you were born.
And it was easy since you weren't too big either.
You didn't grow up too fast...
nor too slow so it made me happy watching you grow.
Living while being in the middle is...
really sorrowful...
disappointing...
unfair...
and no one knows even if you try your best.
Okay, cry! Cry all you want. Cry!
What's wrong?
Hello?
Go talk to her.
Ik-hee, it's dad. I'm going to go in, okay?
Don't come in!
Won't you talk to your dad, my precious daughter?
I said I don't want to!
I wanted to give you some allowance.
Ik-hee...
listen to what I have to say.
Just because you're first...
doesn't mean you'll be first forever.
And just because you're second, doesn't mean you'll always be second.
Long long time ago...
a hare and tortoise decided to have a race between the two of them.
Do you even know how old I am?
Fine.
Then I'll give you a bit more adult-like example for you, okay?
Listen carefully.
Ra-yeon, were you upset?
You know the bracelet I gave you...
it was the first present your father ever gave to me.
I didn't know where he bought it, but I knew in an instant it was fake.
When he put that on my wrist and asked me to marry him...
it was the most beautiful piece of jewelry I had ever seen.
Later on, your father gave me other jewelry gifts...
but I loved that bracelet the most.
You acted as my son...
and even as my daughter-in-law sometimes. So I wanted...
to give you my most favorite jewelry.
But I guess I wasn't thinking.
I'll make sure to buy a pretty new bracelet that you'll like better.
Mom, I...
I just...
so...
I know how you feel.
I know you're the most dependable daughter I have...
and I'm most thankful for you and I'm so sorry.
No, don't say that mom.
I'm the one who is sorry.
I'm sorry, mom.
Everyone was first one point in their lives.
You were also first out of a couple thousand as well.
I was?
When?
Well, that was...
about 15 or 16 years ago.
There...
were almost over 50 thousand tadpoles...
and you were the fastest out of all of them, Ik-hee!
You ran in first place and you were first to take position in mommy.
It was before we were married...
so I can confirm you weren't number 2.
- Whoa. - Right? Astounding, isn't it?
Mom! Dad is telling me weird things!
- Mom! - What did I say? Why? Why?
- What's wrong, Ik-hee? - Mom, he's totally grossing my out!
What did you say to her?
I just told her the truth.
Out of my 50,000 sperms, Ik-hee was my number 1 sperm.
It was before we were married so...
Are you crazy? Why would you say that to a kid?
Are you a pervert? Get out!
Mom, wait!
Why? What now?
Dad...
said he'd give me allowance.
This is the reason why early sexual education is important.
Did I say something wrong?
A pervert?
I'm seriously dumbfounded.
It's here!
Today's Wise Saying.
Even the thickest of forest started with a small acorn.
Try sending it to your close friends.
I really feel like I understand this saying.
I'll remember your words.
Did our Mr. Na have a good day off?
Then I'll see you tomorrow.
He said...
our Mr. Na!
Mr. Na, I have a question to ask.
Where was that beef soup restaurant you said was good?
I'm getting off work and wanted some.
Mr. Na, I'm sorry but my battery ran out.
What did you need to ask me?
I thought my arm was going to break since you weren't here, Mr. Na.
You're coming tomorrow, right?
When did you text me? I didn't see it until now.
Should I call you instead?
They get like this even when I miss one day.
It's nothing much. I'll see you tomorrow.
Of course I'll be at work tomorrow!
I'll see you tomorrow, Ji-yeon.
Have a great meal tonight.
(Episode 1: Living in the middle in South Korea)
(Episode 2 will air shortly after this)
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