You sure know how to eat jjajangmyeon.
I should've sprinkled chili flakes sooner.
I didn't need Nam Sil after all.
Jae Min!
Jae Min, are you all right?
What's wrong?
Jae Min, are you all right?
Jae Min, what's the matter?
Jae Min, hang in there.
Call an ambulance!
Jae Min, please.
Come on, kid.
Hurry and call an ambulance.
Jae Min, stay with me.
Jae Min?
Please breathe.
Move over.
- Why? - Just move over!
Jae Min, Jae Min?
Jae Min, stay with me.
Jae Min.
What are you doing? You'll kill him!
Jae Min, are you all right?
Jae Min!
Jae Min...
Nam Koo, where are you?
Jae Min's where?
Your quick actions saved him.
In cases of food caught in airways,
some suffer more because no one knew the Heimlich maneuver.
You can take him home once he wakes up.
How did you know what to do?
I don't know. It just came to me.
So this is Jae Min.
I was watching him for a friend,
but he suddenly took off after something.
I wonder what he saw.
What could it have been?
It's me, Mom.
Right now?
Okay, I'll be right there.
Nam Sil, that was Mom.
She says cars are piling up to be washed.
I'll go, you should stay.
Okay. I'll come in once his mom arrives.
Jae Min.
Jae Min!
What happened?
Well...
He had indigestion, but he's fine now.
Is he really all right?
Yes. You can take him home once he wakes up.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. It's my fault.
Anyway, I saw you with a woman just now.
Who is she?
She's an employee at our auto shop.
The damage was minimal thanks to her.
I wonder if Jae Min's all right.
How's Jae Min?
I left after his mom arrived.
I didn't see him wake up, so I don't know.
I'm sure he's fine though.
You should've stayed until he came to.
How could you be so heartless?
Unbelievable.
I thought you hated me even going to see him.
I only said that because we're busy.
Is it possible that you have a child too?
A child?
What's with that face?
I see you prefer being unmarried.
That's not it.
If I'm a mom, I should get my act together fast.
My kid will be waiting for me.
Don't worry. I can tell that you're still single.
You probably haven't dated anyone either.
- The office of planning? - Yes.
Mo Hyuk's smart, so he'll be an asset to Do Hoon.
That's a great choice.
Mo Hyuk, do you like where you've been assigned?
Yes, I'm glad to be working with Do Hoon as well.
I hope you'll look out for him moving forward.
I'll make sure to do my best.
Mo Hyuk.
Let me know if you need any help.
I doubt I'd need to.
Is it because you have an ulterior motive of being here?
What do you mean by that?
Aren't you here to avenge Mo Ah?
That's absurd.
I just needed to earn money, that's all.
Really?
If you do change your mind, please let me know.
I'll help you...
since I want payback when it comes to Ms. Hong too.
I don't understand.
First she kicked Mo Ah out of the house,
and now she's trying to drive me out.
Besides, I've always felt guilty for not helping Mo Ah.
Then you should've helped her.
There's nothing I could do.
It was me against her husband and his mom.
Anyway, it's not too late be of help to each other.
Please don't cry.
Why didn't you call me during the funeral?
I'm sorry.
It's that jerk.
I see he got hired.
How could she? How could she do this to me?
I can't believe she'd leave me of all people.
I thought that she had forgotten about me.
We went through so much together.
What am I supposed to do now that she's gone?
I bet I know what this is all about.
Hey.
I'll catch you later then.
(Office of Planning, Jung Mo Hyuk)
"Office of Planning, Jung Mo Hyuk."
I get it.
You don't care at all about temporary employees,
so you didn't bother to sign my petition.
What are you talking about?
That woman just now was your girlfriend.
You leaned on her when you were jobless,
but dumped her...
after you were hired as a regular employee.
Aren't I right?
It's none of your business.
What did you just say?
He's a jerk and a menace.
You're done for now.
You almost didn't make the cut.
If it weren't for me buttering you up,
you wouldn't have made it.
So do you like your new desk?
I do.
A female employee named Jung Mo Ah used to sit there.
Your names are quite similar. Do you perhaps know her?
No, sir.
I see. Well, get on with your work then.
Mo Ah, I miss you.
Hello, sir.
Our next presentation is crucial for our new product,
so bring forth your best work.
We should break up into teams.
As the supervisor here, I should work with our new recruit.
Since it's a crucial project, I'd like you to work with me.
It'll be an honor.
Should I team up with the new recruit?
That's up to you.
Mr. Yang, I guess it's you and me then.
Sure.
It'd be hard for Mr. Jung to work on his own,
so he can join us.
That's all right. I'll work alone.
You have some nerve going against the director's orders.
New recruits should have the confidence to them.
I like his attitude.
Sir, I don't know if you've heard,
but Ms. Jung's funeral took place recently.
As her colleagues, we should've known about it.
She was very kind and generous.
I'll make sure to contact her family.
Now let's get on with the meeting.
I'm sorry.
I didn't tell them since it wasn't good news.
Anyway, ask if you need any help.
Acute indigestion?
He's fine now. The doctor said so.
Jae Min, are you all right?
I can't believe you took him when I told you not to.
Do my words mean nothing to you?
I had to since something came up.
Don't tell me you left him unsupervised.
Of course not.
What's this? Did you buy him this?
He's fond of stuffed animals.
You can go upstairs and play.
Why did it have to be a teddy bear?
Does that perhaps have recording features?
It does. Why do you ask?
It's nothing.
Anyway, don't ever take him to the office again.
I won't, Mother.
Three bears live together in a house.
Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
Three bears live together in a house.
Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
Three bears live together in a house.
- Jae Min, do you like it that much? - Papa Bear, Mama Bear.
And Baby Bear.
Which song do you like the most?
I'll record it for you.
Three bears live together in a house.
Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
Hello, Doctor.
Where's the boy who came in for indigestion?
The little boy?
Are you his mom?
No, I'm not.
That's dumb of me.
His mom took him home.
So what brings you by?
I just wanted to know how he was doing.
Don't worry. He left the hospital in good shape.
What a relief.
Are you off to the community center?
Yes. So where's Nam Sil?
She's out on an errand.
She should've been back by now though.
She's taking extra long to avoid coming with me.
I'm telling her off when I get back.
I'll tell her off for you.
Run along now, or you'll be late.
Nam Hui, good luck!
You got it.
(Welfare Division, Kong Chun Soo)
Nam Hui will be here any moment.
This is truly embarrassing.
As an employee of the welfare division,
I should've known.
She's going to throw a fit once she sees me.
Maybe I should act all scary.
No, then she won't let me hear the end of it.
She'll probably report me to the police as well.
There she is.
What now?
I'm here for my job interview.
I can't believe you kept me waiting.
But I'm 9 minutes and 30 seconds early.
See? Look how smart she is.
If you let me, I promise to do my best.
Her best?
That would surely be enough.
There still must be something you're poor at.
(Welfare Division, Kong Chun Soo)
Kong Chun Soo?
Busted!
That's someone else's name plate.
So Ms. Kang, what are you good at?
I need to know in advance.
Can you turn around?
My neck hurts, so I can't.
He looks awfully familiar.
Where did those files go?
What's her problem?
Maybe she's an inspector.
Gosh, what a nuisance.
Did she leave? It's awfully quiet.
She must've left. Nice!
What are you doing, Mr. Kong?
Darn it.
Why did you lie?
Was it amusing to toy with me?
That's not it. I really didn't know.
How could you not when everyone else does?
I honestly had no idea.
You purposely sought me out.
I knew something was fishy.
You ran without paying for your car...
and lied about the sweet potato cart.
See? The evidence speaks for itself.
Well, see it from my perspective.
You tricked me into getting my car waxed,
hit me in the eye for not paying up,
sold 3 sweet potatoes for 10 dollars,
and report me to the police as a scam artist.
High school kids also beat you up,
and I bought you plasters.
See? I knew you were smart.
Now I get what you're doing.
- What? - You're not disabled.
- I am. - How are you this smart then?
You're lying about being disabled to find yourself a job.
Unbelievable. I almost fell for it.
Here's my disabled identification card.
As if I'd fall for that.
Anything can be forged in this day and age.
Unbelievable.
Prove it then.
You've got to be kidding me.
Fine, I'll prove it.
5 and 10.
Can't you solve this?
It's already been two hours.
Hold on. I'm solving it right now.
Look here.
Just add this and then multiply.
That'll only confuse me.
I have my own way of solving this.
Are you sure you're intellectually disabled?
This better not be a lie.
I'd rather solve this than find a job.
You messed with the wrong girl.
I believe you.
Now let's go and find you a job.
I told you to leave me alone.
If only there weren't any brackets.
Why did it have to be on both sides?
(Resume)
(Education Status)
She's a hard worker.
You better be right.
You made things bad for me with the last person you recommended.
Listen.
She can do anything except for math.
That you can trust me on.
Fine then.
Ms. Kang,
you can start work tomorrow.
Now I need to get back to work.
You're hired.
Really?
What if she fires me?
Don't you worry.
Even if that happens, I'll keep finding you a job,
so take it easy.
All right. I won't ever forget that.
I don't think that'll ever happen though.
You're good at almost anything,
so I won't have to find you another one.
Thank you so much.
Don't be like that.
Now you're making me uncomfortable.
You're as sweet as an angel.
Gosh.
There's really no need to flatter me.
Goodness.
Things must be going well for Nam Hui to be late.
Who knows?
She might be blowing off steam since things didn't go well.
To be honest, I'm more worried about Nam Koo.
Why?
He rarely skips out on the shop these days.
In a few years, we'll have to close the auto shop,
but he doesn't seem to want to get a job.
As a mechanic, he'd easily find a job.
I know very well that he can get fix cars,
but no one will hire a high school dropout.
I can't even set him up on a date due to his education status.
He could always take the GED.
I've mentioned it numerous times, but he won't budge.
He keeps saying that it'll take too long to make it big.
Rather than thinking to take it one step at a time,
he's looking for a quick and easy way out.
It just kills me to see him like this.
If only he had a high school diploma.
You must be exhausted.
What has suddenly gotten into you?
Nothing.
You should know that I respect you a great deal.
You take care of your family,
and you finally got your act together.
Good. Keep living your life respecting your mentor this way.
It sure is nice.
While we're at it,
can you make me respect you more?
Would you like to?
Sure. Tell me how, and I'll do it for you.
Get your GED.
This car needs a lot of work.
Hand me the ratchet handle.
It's in your hand.
Don't be like that and take the GED.
I see you haven't realized...
just how smart I am.
I'm fluent in English and Chinese.
I also have vast knowledge on economics and art.
None of that matters since you don't have a high school diploma.
Yell it out louder, why don't you?
Why do I need it anyway at this age?
I'm good fixing cars.
You can get your GED and go to college.
College?
I see you've talked to my mom, but this won't work.
You're not my fairy godmother, you know.
In fact, you're only my car washing fairy.
A car washing fairy?
So did you get the job?
I did.
Really? Congratulations.
She must've been rejected.
It's all right. There's no shame in being rejected.
You'll get another chance.
I just said I got the job.
I start work tomorrow.
There's no need to lie. The last time you did,
you slept out in the park.
You not only slept there but also fought another person for a spot.
You should never sleep in parks. It's dangerous.
Stop it already.
I really got the job.
Stop lying.
If you had, you'd be more excited.
Tell me about it.
If she had gotten the job, she'd have grabbed your hair.
How many times do I have to tell you that I was hired?
Nam Sil, bring me the scissors.
She must've really gotten the job.
I'm so happy for you, Nam Hui.
All that's left is for Nam Koo to get his GED.
That's enough. You're killing the mood.
Nam Hui, congratulations.
Take the GED.
At least one of us should finish high school.
She's right. It'll be nice to have at least one who has.
My gosh. Then he should take the GED.
That's a job for the youngest son.
Drop it.
What happens if I don't pass the first time?
Then you can retake the exam.
You're smart, so it'll take you less than three attempts.
I'm going to pretend I didn't hear any of this.
GED!
What now? I don't think he'll ever cave in.
You should go on a hunger strike.
A hunger strike?
I've done it a couple of times, and it works most of the time.
Why didn't you do so and make him get his GED?
It doesn't work ever since he caught me eating in secret.
Would me doing it work then?
It's your first time, so I'm sure it will.
How many days will it take?
About three.
Three days?
I can't even skip two meals in a row.
It's all up to you now.
If you make Nam Koo get his GED,
you'll have finally helped our family.
Are you saying that I've been no help so far?
Isn't that obvious?
Anyway, what do you say?
I'll do it.
Nam Sil will probably pester me for a while.
Whatever. She can't make me change my mind.
Gosh, you startled me.
Why are you so jumpy?
You should've announced your presence.
Is Grandma in the living room?
No, she's not.
Really?
Then drink this.
What's this?
It's herbal medicine.
You need to stay healthy in order to take the bar exam.
I can't let you waste money on me.
You or Grandma should drink it.
You can pay me back after you pass.
Now go ahead and drink up.
That's it.
You can't tell anyone about this though.
All right?
My gosh.
What was that?
It's nothing. You should go and study.
Sure.
What's this smell?
I smell herbal medicine.
No, it's not. I just took something...
for my headache.
I see.
While we're on the subject, can you buy me some?
I've grown fatigue these days,
and I'm finding it harder to sleep at night.
Maybe next time when we have money to spare.
Are you worried that I'd live too long?
Of course.
If you outlive me, I won't be able to take care of you.
You've always been good with words.
Goodness.
How is Do Hoon treating you?
Well, but he doesn't mean it.
Maybe you're mistaken about this.
If not, he wouldn't have hired you...
and put you on his team.
His uncle is the one who assigned me there.
Really?
He must have nothing to do with Mo Ah's death then.
That's a relief.
Anyway, Do Hoon seemed to listen to whatever he says.
When can I start work?
Did you make up your mind? That's great.
Thanks.
On one condition though.
Don't tell anyone who I am.
- Why not? - It's embarrassing.
I'd just like to be a regular new recruit.
That's absurd. You should at least be a manager.
Don't you agree?
If you can change her mind, go ahead.
Which team would you like to work in?
The office of planning.
I'm glad you at least chose a good one.
Why there of all places?
I want to get justice.
There are other teams that you'd enjoy working in.
I'm sorry, but I've made up my mind.
I'd like to know why.
What's wrong? Didn't you want me to work with you?
Is it because you have a mistress there?
Stop joking around and choose another team.
I don't want to.
I want to spend time with you, so this team is the most fitting.
And that's final.
What are you up to?
Uncle, Do Hoon won't let me join the office of planning.
Does he have a mistress there?
He might,
so it's up to you to keep an eye on him.
Did you hear that? Uncle approved.
End of discussion.
Are you worried that Mo Hyuk would tell her everything?
That, and I'd rather not have them cross paths.
A cruel husband is one thing, but a bad brother is another.
What should I do then?
I can't watch out for Mo Hyuk and Hui Joo.
Telling Mom about him would be easier.
If she finds out, she'd go to his aunt.
It's best if you make him quit instead.
You can teach him a valuable life lesson...
about how life is unfair.
You're up.
Mom.
Can't you talk Hui Joo out of it?
You don't know her yet, but she can't be persuaded.
Just let her work at the office of planning.
Jae Min just spoke!
I saved Jae Min from trouble,
so I'll help Nam Koo too.
I know it won't be easy, but we're going to study.
When did I spill food here?
It's jjajang sauce.
Jae Min, please breathe.
Move over!
Now I remember.
Jae Min, can you say "Grandpa"?
Jae Min.
Do you want some ice cream?
Maybe you heard him wrong.
No, he really spoke earlier.
Three bears live together in a house.
Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
Isn't this your voice?
He liked the song, so I sang it for him.
Then why is he crying?
Jae Min, don't cry.
That's weird. He seemed to love it before.
The stain's not coming out.
If only I had citric acid on hand.
How do I know these things, by the way?
Who are you?
Could you have a child of your own?
Or...
did you run away leaving your child behind?
Who on earth are you?
Nam Sil, you...
Hold on.
Why are you doing laundry this late?
I was getting a stain out.
- What's wrong? - It's nothing.
Look at me.
Why are you crying?
Is it because I refused to take my GED?
No, I'm just frustrated with how my life is,
and I can't take it.
The stain must've made you worry about Jae Min.
I'm sure he's safe and sound. That's nothing to cry over.
Let's not talk about him.
I'm sure he's all right.
You saved his life, remember?
Don't mention his name!
I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention him.
What's the matter?
I don't know.
I'm just frustrated for some reason.
What if I really am a mom?
My child would be waiting for me.
You did nothing wrong.
Besides, I'm sure you're not married.
So don't cry doing laundry for you only look pitiful.
Jae Min, talk like you did upstairs.
You called me Mom.
That's enough. I'm sure he'll get better.
Jae Min, would you like to sleep with me today?
I've have it with your attitude.
Now let's go upstairs.
(I saw Mom.)
Hang on.
You saw your mom?
Do you mean you saw Mo Ah?
(I saw Mom.)
(I Am Sorry, but I Love You)
It's time Jae Min had a sibling.
We should buy her some herbal medicine.
I want to wait before having a child.
Drink it now.
What will you do if I can't have a baby?
I'll have to kick you out.
- Is it really Mo Ah? - Come right away.
We have to finish what we started.
Are you going to kill Mo Ah?
Do you have a better idea?