(Parental guidance is advised.)
(Episode 9)
Uncle!
How were you?
What am I doing?
This is frustrating.
Things are already difficult enough.
I don't have a child, but I know children should have honest drinks.
That's because I will be a mother someday, too.
What a joke. Crazy wench.
How did my precious son get caught up with that woman?
I can't even go see Ha-yoon freely. Why is my life so difficult?
Dad.
Dad?
Do you have a dad, Uncle?
I do.
That must be nice. I don't have a dad.
- I don't have a mom, though. - You don't have a mom?
You must be really sad.
Yes, I'm very sad.
What about a stepmother?
- I don't have one. - Stepmothers are no good.
- They come with sisters. - Sisters?
Are you talking about Cinderella?
By the way, Ha-yoon,
do you want a dad?
Not really.
It would be nice to have a dad.
You think so?
I not sure about that.
- I think having a mom is better. - That's true.
Ha-yoon, what do you want to see first at the broadcasting network?
Uncle will show you everything.
I want to see them make "Children's Kindergarten".
Okay.
Ha-yoon!
- Ha-yoon! - What are you doing?
Did you apply? What's your waiting number?
It's 542.
Why are there so many people here?
- Auntie, do you get to work here now? - Yes.
I have to defeat 540 people though.
You need to help me by letting me...
do your hair every morning.
That way, I can get practice and get accepted.
Am I right?
How about it, Im Ha-yoon? Will you help me?
Don't worry.
Why are you torturing my son?
When is "Children's Kindergarten" filming?
It's time. We should go.
- Let's go. - Let's go, Ha-yoon.
Let's follow Uncle.
Why are you talking nonsense?
You think anyone can be a child actor?
That's why I'm telling you.
Not anyone can do it, but Ha-yoon can!
Mom, who do you think I am?
I've worked with child actors for years.
I can tell just by looking at their eyes.
Don't kid yourself.
Good grief.
Don't you feel bad for Eun-hee?
What?
I don't like her that much,
but her dad disappeared over night. She's suffered a lot.
Being overly kind,
she's raising some stranger's kid with so much care.
I want to help her.
They say all graves are full of excuses.
Don't be like that.
Just say one word to Eun-hee.
Eun-hee's too stubborn.
"Good people are eventually rewarded. Ha-yoon is talented."
"It must be due to your kind heart."
This part is important.
"Mi-sook guarantees his success, so give it a try."
What a joke.
Ha-yoon will become a judge.
Are you crazy?
His talent is wasted on court.
It's not like he's Seok-jin's son.
You can raise Seok-jin's kid to be a prosecutor later.
Studying is all he's good at, anyway.
Says the one who's not smart.
Don't say a word to Eun-hee.
I'll take back the school building and everything,
and I'll chase you and Yu-ri out.
- What right do you have? - What?
Honestly, do you think you're his grandmother?
I only asked you for help because Eun-hee looks up to you so much.
It's not like you're Ha-yoon's real grandmother.
Forget it. Eun-hee makes the decisions.
When Mi-sook said Ha-yoon has talent,
I thought she was joking.
I'm starting to think she's right.
He's good.
You saw him today, right?
That's because he watches the show everyday.
No, it's not just that.
Gun-woo, what do you think?
Im Ha-yoon, you were pretty good.
Now that I think of it,
Ha-yoon grabbed a mic on his first birthday.
Everyone laughed since a mic means he'll become a celebrity.
Stop it. He's listening. All kids are good at acting these days.
I still think Mi-sook is right.
He does have talent, but being a child actor is tough.
The mother has to give up everything to support the child.
I'm a working mom. I can't give up my job to support him on location.
The industry does send kids home by 10pm at night,
but you don't know how chaotic it gets.
I wouldn't recommend it.
Ha-yoon, what do you want to be when you grow up?
A person that Mom likes.
Oh my! Look at you.
He's such a good son. Aren't you so precious?
- Aren't you precious? - It hurts, Auntie.
- Hey! - He's so cute!
You're cute!
What's with the long sigh?
It's nothing.
I wonder how I should raise Ha-yoon.
He does seem talented in acting.
What if I'm holding him back for my own reasons?
Yes, Ms. Park.
We had a tour, ate dinner, and now we're going home.
No, we're not taking the bus. Gun-woo is driving us.
Yes. He's the guy from before.
Hey, she said you're the guy.
A mother shouldn't be out loitering so late.
When will you grow up?
The broadcasting network isn't important.
He needs to learn more Korean. He'll be going to school soon.
All right. Okay.
She's with that guy again.
I'm back. I'm going to rest.
Did you drink?
Yes, a little.
How long are you going to live like this?
- Excuse me? - What about marriage?
You should get married and have a child.
Try being like everyone else, please.
I told you I'm not interested.
Minister Yoon's daughter still likes you.
Give her a try.
Even Eun-hee is...
raising Ha-yoon like that.
Ha-yoon is already seven now.
Mom, what are you talking about?
What does Ha-yoon have to do with this?
- What I mean is... - Let's stop.
I'm going to shower.
You're good, aren't you?
You're mean!
You lost again.
- Can't you go easy? - Want another round?
It's on.
- Look. - Girls shouldn't...
- Hey. - There!
- Dad! - Yes.
- What about dinner? - I ate.
- You're back. - Yes.
What did you eat?
I ate good things.
I always eat good, healthy dinners.
Good job.
- Wait here. I'll bring your herbal medicine. - All right.
Is that all you can do?
What?
You slip away when Dad comes back.
- You make him feel awkward. - He's not.
We were always like this.
That's why I'm telling you to change. It's so awkward here!
I get it. I'll try later.
You say later all the time.
Seok-jin!
Why are you asking me for help?
Ha-yoon is special.
You're the director. You have a say in casting, too.
You should care about your own career, please.
You're really pathetic.
What kind of acting school are you even running?
You should stop caring for them, too.
It's better to let them be and live on their level.
You told us to ignore them when we first came to Seoul.
Why change now?
What did I do?
You changed.
You used to send her to the restaurant...
because you didn't want her to see our house on New Years.
Sometimes you didn't even greet her.
Look at you two.
Right, I changed.
I grew old and senile.
I didn't say that.
Seok-jin, help me this one time.
Look out for Ha-yoon.
There are a lot of kids who can do as much.
Watch "Children's Kindergarten". They're all good.
You were asking him about that?
Are you insane? I told you to stop!
Gosh.
What are you looking at?
How do you know so little about your own mother?
What about my mother?
Grandma cares about results.
She'll smile at a good report card,
- so stop begging and just do it. - Just do it?
If Ha-yoon does really well, Grandma will change her mind.
She didn't flinch no matter how much you asked for my kindergarten.
She didn't, and it wasn't even that expensive.
When I got a perfect score on my English test,
she said I was smart like Uncle, unlike you.
She then paid for my admission.
Ha-yoon will become an actor?
No.
Why should I announce to the world that Ha-yoon is Eun-hee's son?
I can't. You never know what may happen.
Ms. Park, Mom's jewels aren't here.
I have to make her raise him quietly.
I was only trying to keep the man I love.
Call me what you want. I don't care.
I'm not even afraid.
I will take...
whomever I choose to love.
Okay, cut!
Kim Ja-kyung, what a professional actor.
How befitting a child actor.
Come in, Ja-kyung. Aren't you tired?
Why are you here?
Let's go to Newsegae Mall today.
There's an Autumn festival starting today, and you're the first guest.
I told you to quit accepting contracts on behalf of me.
I've been standing outside for 40 hours to film.
I'm so emotionally spent that I don't even have the energy to breathe.
Newsegae Mall is the best these days, though.
How could I give that up?
You should earn as much as you can when given the chance.
Why not kill me instead when you have the chance?
- Now would be the best time to get the best returns. - How could you say that?
You're terrible.
Ever since I was young, you always said even locusts last for but a season.
Am I your daughter or a locust?
Drive now.
No. Go to the massage shop.
Are we going to the massage shop or the mall?
I already accepted the deposit.
- Return it. - I can't.
I already spent all of it.
What? You spend all of it?
What did you buy this time?
Why must you yell like that?
The thing is...
You know the new golf club at Gyeongnam?
She bought a membership there.
Mom!
Don't scowl. You'll get wrinkles.
Shouldn't you fix your makeup?
This is a big on-site event.
People should think you look pretty even without makeup.
Come on.
How is he? Didn't I say so?
Do you feel it?
What about the mother?
- If she's only chasing money... - Don't worry.
She's not that kind of mother.
By the way,
he should be here soon.
Is someone coming?
Director Shin.
I asked him to come.
He's looking for a child for "I Love You, Mom".
Are you serious?
Over a thousand kids tried that audition.
Yet, they still haven't cast anyone.
If Ha-yoon gets that role, he's bound to be famous.
It's not everyday you ask to see me.
I'm about to suffocate from all the auditions.
If this isn't good, you're dead.
I came here because I trust you.
Of course, Wang-sung is the best.
Since you're here, why not see him yourself?
I do have a video,
but I'm sure you'll know when you see him yourself.
Shoe shining!
Mister, I'll shine your shoes!
Please, I can shine them really well.
- Ouch! - Oh dear.
Why did you hit me?
Good job.
"Head cook of Country Table..."
"Head chef of Good Bank cafeteria..."
"Head chef of the Korean restaurant..."
"at Deoksugung Palace?"
You have an impressive resume.
Why are you applying to such a small place like ours?
I wanted to take a break.
What?
You want to take a break here?
Compared to what I'm used to working here will be a breeze.
I get insurance, right? What about meals?
Are meals included in the salary?
I won't take left over lunches.
- Excuse me? - I mean,
everyone is just trying to make a living.
I won't stoop so low and work for left over lunches. Get it?
My motto is a meal for myself and respect for myself.
Be it motto or auto, that's you're call,
but if you're here to play jokes, find someplace else.
We're fine.
Excuse me. What are you doing?
I'm here for a proper interview.
Do you think I'm joking?
I opened this place with my life savings.
You must have thought I'd be all open arms with a resume like this,
but you're wrong. In your dreams!
Left over lunches? What a joke.
A cook should know how precious food is.
I can see you're not much by the way you call food.
Get out. You're not needed here.
Your pride in lunch boxes is quite admirable.
You talk really fast.
I like how neat this tiny kitchen is.
I said I don't like you. Please leave!
Those pans need to be standing for the water to drain well.
I asked you to leave!
Let's get to work. I'm Kang Dae-sang.
I'll eat whatever you give me, left over or cold. All right?
I do like cooking for families at big restaurants,
but I applied here to cook healthy meals for those who...
only have time to eat lunch boxes.
You pass, ma'am.
I'm good.
Why don't you try me?
Good morning, Ms. Go.
Hello.
(Resume)
Wow, look at his resume.
Our lunch boxes will be a hit!
Rather than that, I might have to sue him before that happens.
Why?
He annoys me whenever he opens his mouth.
He's a professional. Forgive him.
Mi-sook.
For dinner?
- Eun-hee. - Hey.
- Ha-yoon. - Mom.
Eun-hee, I want to introduce you to someone.
Yu-ri, stay here with Ha-yoon. Okay?
Mi-sook, who am I meeting?
This isn't a difficult movie, ma'am.
You don't have to worry.
You're about to hit a jackpot.
You should quit that restaurant and get a driver's license.
Am I getting too ahead of myself?
I heard you're the best mother he could have.
You devoted yourself to an abandoned baby when you were so young.
In any case,
I'll do my best to make this worth your while.
- What did you tell him? - What?
I wonder.
I'm Ha-yoon's mother.
I didn't raise him out of pity,
and I didn't do it for any reward.
- I didn't mean it like that. - Right now...
I have to think about what's good for him.
If he wants something, does a seven-year-old know...
the difference between what's healthy or sweet candy?
I have a lot to think about.
Of course.
I never wanted a human lotto like Mi-sook said. I don't need a lotto.
That's not true.
Why wouldn't you need a lotto?
This is a blessing from heaven for your good deeds.
I mean... I'm sorry.
I apologize.
I'll never say it again. I promise.
If you raise him to be a child actor...
- Do you want me to become a circus leader? - What?
Should I raise him like a circus bear?
All I have to do is drive him and earn money?
Is that what you thought of me and Ha-yoon?
Eun-hee, you're going too far.
- I only wanted to... - Please excuse me.
Eun-hee.
I'm asking you.
Don't say that I...
picked up an abandoned child, ever again.
I won't. I promise.
Please respect me and Ha-yoon.
- Please. - I understand.
Sit down.
Why are you staring like that?
Are you mad?
No.
Why did you think I was mad?
Because I danced in front of Auntie,
and went to Grandma's restaurant...
Ha-yoon.
Do you like doing what the kids on television do?
- Do you? - They don't tease me.
What do you mean?
Who teases you?
My friends.
They tease me because I don't have a dad.
Who would say that?
You know,
they don't tease me when I dance and sing.
They say they like me.
I'm sorry, Ha-yoon.
I'm so sorry.
I won't do it if you don't like it.
I want you to like me more than my friends do.
I like it.
I like Ha-yoon singing and being popular.
Mom likes that too.
Don't worry.
- Really? - Of course.
I'm sorry, Ha-yoon.
I didn't know...
you had to think that.
I really didn't know.
Really? Okay.
See you later.
Mom.
Ha-yoon is going to the final audition today.
Eun-hee agreed.
What?
Why did she change her mind?
I told you. Nobody refuses money.
What should I do?
Seok-jin.
Talk to her.
Tell her what?
Eun-hee doesn't know what she's getting into.
Mom. I didn't say much even when Mi-sook left home.
Everyone makes their own choices.
I'm dumbfounded right now, too.
A child star?
I thought she was modest, but I was wrong.
- She did raise some stranger's kid after all. - You're wrong.
It's good that she raised him.
If it wasn't for Eun-hee...
It's horrible to even think about it.
Anyway,
you'll meet them at the network.
She's been so good to you.
She cooks for you a lot, too.
Instead of just taking her meals, try and talk to her this time.
Excuse me, everyone. The bus has already departed, so wrap this up.
You should just sit back and watch.
Just wait and see. I will make him into a national child star...
more famous than Ja-kyung ever was.
I told you not to talk about Ja-kyung!
National child star? That's easy to say.
Let me dream a bit, will you?
What's with him?
Is he still dating Ja-kyung?
Did you find out? Is that why he's mad?
Why do you always get so ahead of yourself?
She only does that to me.
- You didn't hear or see anything. - Don't worry.
- In the end, Grandma will give in. - What?
No parent is undefeated by their children.
I'm going to school.
Have fun.
Everyone is smarter than I am.
Mom!
Ha-yoon!
We're going to the audition now.
I stopped by, so you could see him.
Thank you.
I almost didn't recognize you like that!
I know. He looks so different.
- Ha-yoon. Now that you're going, blow them away, okay? - Okay.
Come here.
Do well and give it your best.
- Go team! - Go team!
- Number 11, please come in! - Yes.
Here.
"One, I feel so anxious"
"Two, without you even for a second"
"Three, how will I endure three seconds?"
"Ya-ya-ya-ya"
"Four, I love you, love you"
"Five, I'm going to tell you today"
"Six, in this world of six billion of people"
"It's a miracle that I met you"
Mom, where are you going?
Mom!
I want to go with you.
Yes, Mi-sook.
I see.
Really?
Is that so?
What?
I see. Thank you.
Ms. Go.
Ha-yoon really got it.
You mean he passed the audition?
Seriously?
Really? I can't believe it!
This is so great!
Yes, Eun-hee.
Really?
Okay.
There were 500 applicants for the audition.
Im Ha-yoon passed with flying colors.
Apparently, Director Shin cast him on the spot when he saw the child.
I thought he should be an actor. I need to make him into an actor.
Ha-yoon is so amazing.
Of course, the Director took a liking...
to him right after the audition.
Don't worry.
He's going to do well, just like you.
He's your son.
- Yes. - Right.
Who did Im Ha-yoon inherit his talent from?
Excuse me? Who?
What?
Why are they asking something like that?
He's just like his mom.
His mother is very calm and hard working.
People think dancing and singing well is all it takes.
Being fun and having talent for acting are different.
I see.
Ha-yoon, do you know what a genius actor means?
Yes. I'm like my mother.
I'm exactly like her.
I see. Congratulations on your success.
Thank you.
What a stupid question!
Can't they just say he's talented and end it at that?
Ms. Go.
They said he takes after his mother.
Of course. He's good because he's like you.
Everyone in the world knows it.
Im Ha-yoon is Im Eun-hee's son now.
The whole world knows now.
(Person Who Gives You Happiness)
I may not have the right to say this, but you should stop now.
I'll support you financially.
Everyone is nice to me,
and acting is so fun!
I wonder who he got his talent from.
I don't want anything else. Just answer my calls.
No. Don't ever call me like this again.
That's what made Ha-yoon cry.
If Eun-hee finds out, she'll bawl her eyes out.
Just what were you thinking of to cry that much?
I thought I did my best for you.
I guess it wasn't enough.