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The National Statistical Office has new data on marriage and divorce for 2016.
There were 281,600 marriages, which is a 7% decrease from the previous year.
In 1974...
- Are those numbers correct? - Why?
There's a decrease in marriage, but I'm spending more on congratulatory money.
I already received 3 wedding invitations.
That's true. Marriage is decreasing more...
but wedding invitations are coming in like bills.
Non-marriage ceremonies are on the rise to receive gift money that was given.
Non-marriage?
What will they think of next?
It's unfair if they sent gift money for a wedding and their child's first birthday.
That's right! Honey!
- When are you going to set up the blind date for my sister? - That's right!
Seung-woo is probably back from America. I totally forgot.
Hurry up and set a day, Jung-shin is waiting.
Okay, I'll call him now.
Aren't you going to call?
(Chun-il's friend, Seung-woo)
- Doesn't he look good? - Yes, he does.
Maybe the scops owl cried so loudly...
so they could see one chrysanthemum bloom during the Spring.
You're more closer to grandmother flowers than chrysanthemums.
Hey! Do you want to bring bad luck to an epic event?
Oh! I forgot, I'm sorry. I take it back.
I can tell by looking at his impression...
he's just my type.
How do you have a type when you've never dated anyone?
- Mom! - I'm just kidding since I'm happy for you.
If you were going to be so happy, why didn't you start dating before?
Because of high standards.
You have high standards?
No, the guys do.
There's nothing wrong with you! You're very pretty!
Oh mom! Aren't I?
That's her real mom, for sure.
It's time my second daughter found her mate since...
she's been lonely for the past 42 years.
She's the only person without a mate even when...
gloves and house shoes have a mate.
Mom, are you talking bad about me right now?
Why would I do such a thing?
I can't sleep whenever I think about you.
This is strange.
It's tomorrow night at 6. Don't forget.
Thank you.
Geez, I shouldn't sit around like this.
I should get a pack from a beauty salon.
I'm going to leave first.
Go enjoy yourself!
Did you tell Jung-shin about tonight?
Yeah, I hope they hit it off.
I can guarantee Seung-woo.
He didn't make one mistake in high school...
went to a good college, got scouted by an American company and now he's back.
Amazing! Is Aunt Jung-shin getting married?
No, not yet. She's going on a blind date.
Are you Yoon Seung-woo?
Hello, there. You must be Maeng Jung-shin.
I've heard a lot about you.
What's with his voice?
Yes, it's nice to meet you.
Is it because you're a dubbing artist? Your voice is very pretty.
I ideal type is someone with a nice voice since my voice is a bit strange.
I see.
My voice really isn't that pretty.
Could you... be that person?
The show where all those dolls come out and they imitate voices...
Oh my! How did you know?
I thought you just got back from America.
You are!
I saw your shows online. Thank goodness for technology these days.
- I'm a total fan! - Thank you.
Thank you.
Honey, how are they hitting it off? What was her first impression?
She called before arriving at there and I didn't want to bother her.
She said she'd call afterward.
You think they'll hit it off?
I'm sure it'll be fine if they're meant for one another.
One more time. Can you do it one more time?
You're so good! It's so funny!
This is getting bad since you keep asking me to say it over again.
I don't usually do this anywhere.
Can you do the same thing...
but with another lady's voice? Just one more time, please?
Well...
I feel a sense of shame being on a blind date and...
doing these impressions.
Oh my God! Crazy!
- Another one! - Excuse me! Another bottle of soju, please!
Who did you impersonate this time?
- Where is Chun-il? - Oh my!
Tell Chun-il to come out!
- Chun-il! - You reek.
What's wrong with Aunt Jung-shin, mom?
Why did you drink so much when you can't even drink?
- Honey! Come out! Honey! - Why is it so noisy? Is someone here?
- Jung-shin. - Chun-il!
Have you always looked down on me?
How could you set me up with that kind of guy?
Were you incompatible since he lived in America?
He's so American that you thought it was okay to introduce a man with 2 kids?
- What? - What? A divorced man?
I didn't know.
He didn't know, Jung-shin.
Think about your ages. If he's a good man then...
Hey!
He has 2 kids...
with 2 different wives.
He's been divorced twice?
I really didn't know.
I'm not some recorder!
He kept on asking me to do impersonations!
Let's get her to bed. I'll go find out what's going on.
Let's go in.
Are you okay, Aunt Jung-shin?
If my first love worked out well...
I would've had a kid as big as Ik-hee.
Jung-shin, that's not true. You never had a first love.
Hey!
- Okay, I'm sorry. - Hey!
Why didn't you send me home in a taxi?
If you had someone at home, I would have even if you asked me not to.
Have some bean sprout soup for your hang-over.
Yeah.
He and I didn't talk while he was in America...
so I didn't know he married twice.
Yeah.
I'm sorry, Jung-shin.
Why?
- I'm sorry, Jung-shin. - Yeah!
Jung-shin, I'll set you up on another blind date with someone really nice.
Geez, mom! That's my foot!
What are you talking about?
It's okay.
I'm 42. I'm 40 even if don't go by our Korean age.
Who would you introduce a woman in her 40s?
Why don't you just hit me. Hit my foot.
Don't misunderstand me, Jung-shin.
I wanted to set you up on a blind date so he doesn't set you up with a strange guy.
I'm sure you don't want him setting you up again.
No, I don't mind at all.
All goods have after services.
That's right they're architects of their own problems.
Who are you to butt in? Do you even know what that means?
The person who pays has the right to cancel. Isn't that right?
She's always wrong, but the meaning seem similar. Doesn't it?
Who would you like to set you up another blind date, Jung-shin?
Chun-il or me?
The both of you.
- What? - Why are you surprised?
- Forget it, if you don't want to. - No, of course I do. I'll set you up again.
That sounds good, Jung-shin.
I hope you can stop being upset.
Why? You said your cousin wasn't married yet.
Yes, that's right.
Is it because she's 2 years older?
She's a professional and works as a dubbing artist at a broadcasting company.
She has her own house and her dating background is as clean as it can be.
- So, why not? - It's not that. I can't do it.
Why? Did he find a girlfriend?
No.
Is he newly divorced?
Does he have kids? Does he have a disease?
- No, no, no. - If it's not all those, then what?
- Why can't he? - He went into Buddhist priesthood!
How can I set him up on a blind date?
What?
I'm sure Chun-il didn't know, but that still doesn't make it right.
How did he try setting her up without getting all the facts?
He didn't think of it since they've been friends for such a long time.
But he was setting up his sister-in-law!
Yes, yes. That's why he's setting her up with another good person.
This is so sad.
I bet Jung-shin was so upset.
Mom...
I don't think we should let her go alone to her next blind date.
- We should take a look. - You think so too?
I'm so nervous, I need to see with my own two eyes.
Do you think she'll let us?
Geez, mom!
That's why we need to be inconspicuous.
Yes! You're absolutely right.
Kwi-nam, Ms. Ahn...
do you know any single guys?
- A single guy? - I have someone I need to set up on a blind date.
Do you know anyone? Someone in his early 40s?
My little brother has an older friend that hasn't married yet.
He was going to set me up with him, but I wasn't interested.
It was a long time ago. About 10 months ago.
All of that doesn't matter. Toss him over to me.
What does he do, Ms. Ahn?
I think he's a professor at a college.
- How old is he? - His age? He was 4 years older than me.
You weren't interested, but remember everything.
If he's 4 years older than Ms. Ahn, that's 8 years. Jung-shin is 42.
She's 4 years older than him.
What about his family?
I don't know about that.
I can ask if you're really serious about setting them up.
Yes, please.
I'm going to excuse myself first.
Who are you trying to set up?
Nice to meet you.
My name is Lee Byung-wook.
I've heard so much about you. I'm Maeng Jung-shin.
Excuse me?
I'm of sound mind as well.
You must've not heard my name before coming here.
Maeng Jung-shin is my name.
Oh my. Excuse me.
It's alright. It's happened more than once.
I heard you were 4 years older than me...
but age isn't very important to me.
There's only one thing I think is important.
- What would that be? - Your health.
You don't need to worry about that.
I have to get annual health check ups for my work and I'm too healthy.
I'm known as the Egg Bank of dubbing artists.
Oh, I see.
Oh my. I must've sounded really silly, didn't I?
Of course you're not silly.
I bet my parents will really like you, Jung-shin.
I have 7 sisters and I'm the only son.
Excuse me?
What are you plans for children?
As for me, I would like only one son and one daughter.
But, I don't know.
I believe we should should try like my parents to have at least 1 son.
I have full confidence in myself.
Mom...
am I breeding farm?
Or an egg-laying chicken?
I really can't believe someone these days still has that kind of mind-set.
Geez, seriously?
Calm down, Jung-shin.
We still have Ra-yeon's blind date to think about.
That's right. He's a friend of my friend's brother and he's a pilot.
I heard he's a good man.
He didn't marry since he flies so much. You should meet him. It's tomorrow.
- You're sure this time? - Yes, I am.
That's right.
Geez!
Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is Go Soo-joon.
Hello. You look like a man of standards, just like your name.
Oh, I see.
There's only you and your brother.
Yes.
I only need a woman to understand one thing.
It's not much, but since I have a lot of flights...
I'm usually gone for 3/4 of the year.
It'll be that way for another 5 years.
Of course! It's only understandable with your line of work.
I understand since I'm a professional as well.
Now that you mention it, I would like...
for you to take care of my mother who is by herself.
- Excuse me? - We do have a nurse since it's hard for her to move around.
But it'll be much better with a daughter-in-law.
It's also very expensive.
But that requires professional help.
My sister-in-law used to take care of her...
but unfortunately, my brother and her divorced 4 years ago...
due to personality differences.
What?
- They divorced due to personality differences? - Yes.
It was emotional disorders due to stress.
I see. I suddenly feel a big personality difference between us as well.
Am a I hospice center? Or a caregiver?
Does this make any sense to you?
- Why didn't you set her up with a normal person? - Ouch.
Geez, mom. How did I know he was like that?
How can I find that out before they meet?
You should've never introduced them!
Mom...
maybe I was meant to live alone.
Jung-shin, get a hold of yourself.
This time, I'm going to introduce you to an outstanding guy.
You don't know anyone.
No, there's one person in my monthly women's group.
I can make you the daughter-in-law of a family in Chungdam-dong.
- Chungdam-dong family? - That's right.
I'll be there as well since I'm setting you guys up.
- Trust me. - Mom, me too! Me too! I want to go see.
Should I go get a face pack, mom?
I told you it wasn't easy. You were blaming me, but look at you!
Do you think what you're saying is appropriate?
That's why, my mom is involved in the date this time.
- Your mom? - Yeah.
She wants Jung-shin married this year.
It's a family from Chungdam-dong.
Do you really have to marry, mom and dad?
Do you really need to force yourself to get married with all these blind dates?
Aunt Jung-shin is fine by herself.
She has a job and travels.
Well, that's true too.
Marriage is up to her. Why are you forcing her? Leave her alone.
That's true.
If you don't want to get married, you can live with me.
Don't marry, if you don't want to.
Why to be a good father. Really.
I've heard so much about you.
Yes, it's nice to meet you.
Would you like something else?
Please don't pay any attention to us.
We had some errands in the area and we'll be leaving soon.
Yes, pretend like we're not here.
I'm okay if you guys stay.
If things work out...
then we could be family.
Excuse me, but I heard you don't drink or smoke at all.
That's right, I don't do any of that.
Me too.
But isn't it boring if you don't do any of those?
You could meet friends and relieve your stress by drinking once in awhile.
I actually relieve my stress by doing my hobby.
So that's how you relieve stress.
Excuse me, this may be a bit personal...
but why haven't you married yet?
I didn't have interest in women, alcohol or smoking since I enjoyed my hobby too much.
I'd love to join you for your hobby whenever there's an opportunity.
Yes, that's right! You two can get even closer by doing the same hobby.
That sounds great.
I'm leaving the day after tomorrow. Would you like to go with me?
Wait...
I can't believe the time. I think it's time we leave you two alone.
You two can talk a bit more.
Great, I hope to see you again...
mother.
Mother? Oh my. Yes, please.
I hope to see you again.
- Okay, great. - Have a great time guys.
Bye, mom.
Travel must be your hobby since you said...
- you were leaving the country. - No.
- Is it playing golf? - Oh, no.
May I ask...
Macau. Las Vegas.
I've lost about 2 buildings...
but I still have 2 more buildings left.
Do you want to pull together? Try it.
- Macau. - Macau.
- Las Vegas! - Las Vegas!
Mom, why don't you just sell me?
Gambling is his hobby? I bet he'll bet me to pay off his gambling debt.
That's not true.
Who would buy you?
Mom!
Let's not do this anymore. Let's go enroll you with a wedding counselor.
Yes, Jung-shin. Let's go to a professional to find your mate.
No, I don't want to!
No, Jung-shin! You can't give up.
Just once, please?
Yes, Jung-shin. This instant! Right now!
Move, move! Move, move. Get up!
Hello.
My name is Baek Ji-won and I'm a wedding planner.
I'll do my best to cater to your needs until the day we find your life mate.
Thank you, but...
- She's kind of old. - Yes, yes. I understand.
I understand you're worried.
But times have changed...
so we try to match people within all different age groups.
We actually don't have a lot of members who are in their 20s.
Oh my. Is that right? Then it'll be possible?
Your daughter is very pretty so it's more than possible to set her up.
No, she she was married 16 years ago.
Oh! She's divorced.
It's alright. We can find mates for divorced people as well.
- No, it's not for me. It's actually for her. - For me.
Unfortunately, my husband is still alive.
Oh, for her.
Your aunt wants to become a member?
Excuse me? Her aunt?
She's my daughter.
I was mistaken since you've aged as a natural beauty.
She's never been married and she has a career.
She's 42 years-old.
I see.
She works at a broadcasting station as a dubbing artist.
Yes, I see.
(Natural, 40s, height ? weight ? dubbing artist)
Why do you keep staring me? It's kind of rude.
(Ill temper)
Your rating is finished.
What's wrong, Tae-hee? Are you not feeling well?
No, I'm fine.
No, you don't look well.
You look thinner and you keep skipping lunches.
Are you on a diet since summer is coming?
You don't need to lose weight, Tae-hee.
It's not that.
I just don't have an appetite.
Yeah, you're pretty even if you don't go on a diet. No need to lose more weight.
Tae-hee, that memo was actually for Ms. Ahn.
I'm sorry for confusing you.
And I also apologize...
that I can't return your feelings.
Why are you two always going around together?
I know you two are in the same group, but this is getting suspicious.
The thing is...
Tae-hee, would you like to go see a buyer with me today?
What?
- Sure. - Why are you taking my group?
Just go with Kwi-nam! Tae-hee isn't feeling well.
Are you not feeling well?
Yes.
I feel bad.
What's this?
She said she wasn't sick.
She seems to be really ill. Maybe she needs to go home early.
I'll go check up on her.
Tae-hee!
Are you in there?
Tae-hee!
Can you open the door?
I'm the only one here.
Where did our confident Tae-hee go?
Stop crying and open the door for me.
Tae-hee!
Tae-hee.
Ms. Ahn...
Kwi-nam said he liked women who worked really hard at work.
So I tried working really hard.
How come Kwi-nam doesn't like me?
I know, how hard you tried working.
I wanted to the first to tell you.
I guess you found out.
- Ms. Ahn? - Yeah?
I'm all done gathering myself.
This is really the end of the game for me.
Just as I promised, I accept it.
I won't try comforting you or apologize.
You were just honest about the way you felt.
I'm also trying to start being honest with my feelings as well.
You were rated as a 9.
In this case, divorced men can also be matched with you.
If not...
with extra charges, you could sign up for our premium membership.
That includes men who are younger than you as a match.
Your membership fees, based on age...
and other factors, comes out to be $4,500.
Of course, this is the regular membership price...
without any extra fees or surcharges.
Do you have any questions?
$4,500?
That's why I told you, I didn't want to go.
Why did you two put me up to blind dates and marriage counselors?
Geez, Jung-shin. We just wanted to see you happily married, that's all.
Why? Would I ask to move in with you if I'm not married?
Or would I ask you to feed me?
Jung-shin, I was worried that you'd be lonely.
I said, I'm okay! So why is everyone else worried?
I am asked the same question every New Year and I'm portrayed...
as a sinner because I'm still single?
Is it a sin being alone?
You always pester me about not getting married, mom.
Why am I looked down at as a failure when I have a successful career?
Oh my, Jung-shin. Don't get mad. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too, Jung-shin.
I don't care! I'm not coming over for awhile.
Jung-shin!
Jung-shin.
What are we going to do?
I don't know.
What are you going to do? I be your sister was really upset.
You know I can't set her up on another blind date.
Okay, I'll see you later.
Mr. Choi...
I guess it's hard trying to set people up.
I don't think she's asking for much, but no one is coming up a match.
It's not as if I can set her up with anyone.
People these days still get a divorce even when they...
meet someone who fulfills all of the qualities they're looking for.
It still doesn't mean I can introduce her to anyone.
Geez, it's hard trying to find a mate.
Maybe it's hard since you're asking the wrong questions.
- What? - What type of personality and character does she want?
Does he have good manners, habits and same taste?
It feels like no one is curious about those traits.
Money comes and money goes.
Jobs can change and some family members don't see one another or pass away.
I feel as if people divorce because they're looking for...
stereotypical qualities in a person.
Well, that's just my opinion.
Break time is over. Let's get going.
That's what Mr. Choi said...
and now that I think about it, I think he's right.
I think so too.
We only looked at their background and their status.
We didn't look at what kind of personality would...
match my sister or if they had the same taste.
We weren't interested in things that never change.
Yeah.
Maybe that's the reason people separate so easily.
That's why people say a marriage lineage is handed down from heaven.
A match made in heaven.
Does that mean...
we're a match made in heaven as well?
Well...
I'll get back to you after a couple more years.
Me too.
Oh my goodness! What's this?
You told me to come here because of this?
The best grade in beef! Amazing!
What's with the beef set? That must've cost a fortune.
It's 3 rounds of alcohol if you match up a person.
Beef is better than alcohol.
We didn't set you up with anyone good.
So, you know?
But, I thought about it and realized I wasn't any better.
After we went to the marriage counselor...
I was so upset and mad that I was graded like this beef here.
But you all did it because you love me.
Mom, I'm sorry I got mad at you.
I'm sorry I didn't understand you too.
I'll try and not nag about you getting married.
What? You're not going to stop but you're only going to try?
I'm not giving up on you, I can't.
- Mom! - Now, now. Stop.
Tonight, let's cook and eat all this great beef.
Chun-il had a hard time too, tell him to come over.
Okay, okay. I'll call video chat him so I can show him the beef.
I told you I was at a company dinner tonight.
I'm eating.
Did you? I'm sorry, I totally forgot.
Look at this! Jung-shim bought this.
She bought a set of beef for us.
Chun-il! We'll make sure to leave you some as well!
Thank you, Jung-shim.
Mr. Choi.
My wife's on the phone.
Hello, Mrs. Na!
- Hello! - Hello!
- I'm Mr. Park! - My name is Kwi-nam.
Yes, hello! Have a good dinner.
- What's wrong? - Ra-yeon.
Do you know about love at first sight?
What again? Who?
The guy on the very left.
- I think my heart is going to burst. - Is he married?
If he's single, then let Chun-il know so he can arrange something.
But didn't he look really young?
Ra-yeon! Just one time, please?
I can really feel it this time. I didn't feel that way about the others.
Yes, yes. Try and talk to him, please.
Kwi-nam, can you please do this for me? Just once?
Just a cup of tea. You don't know what will happen.
Mr. Na, I already like someone else.
I already told her that I think you have a girlfriend.
She says she wants to meet you if you aren't married yet.
I don't like asking since she's much older than you.
But my sister-in-law has been hurt so much these days.
But, how can I?
I'm begging you. She's not asking to be set up with you or anything.
She just wants to share a cup of tea with you.
Mr. Na.
You must feel so awkward.
If he takes it a bit too far, you can tell him the truth about us.
Ms. Ahn, I mean, Jung-min...
- Does this seem funny to you? - Sorry.
That's why I wanted to tell everyone.
And what do you mean, go drink tea with her?
- What if things go great when... - I trust you, Kwi-nam.
Think about Mr. Na and be polite about denying his request.
I don't want to do that either.
I'm sorry, were you surprised?
I was coincidentally passing through and realized it was lunch time.
I'm here since Mr. Na asked me to but...
I already have a girlfriend.
So, I hope you meet someone nice.
I heard you and your girlfriend aren't official yet.
She's officially my girlfriend.
There's no need to put up such a wall.
An older woman with a career and a younger male partner.
It's a trend these days.
What are you doing?
I do this before I start eating.
I see.
This isn't black bean noodle.
Geez, that's hot.
Would you like some?
We can't waste that. What does your's taste like?
It's is even hotter.
You must've been hungry.
It's because I didn't have breakfast.
I'm sorry, you must be uncomfortable with some of my habits.
Oh, no. It's fine.
You're more down-to-earth than I thought.
Yes, I kind of am.
Should we get up since lunchtime seems to be over?
Oh, should we?
Let me pay for this.
It's alright. I called you out, so I'll pay.
No, I might...
be in debt for $48,000 but I would still like to pay for this.
And I still have my pride.
I'd really like to pay for this.
- For sure? - Yes, for sure.
- Okay, thank you. - Okay.
$139.50.
- Shall we go? - Yes.
Why did you go all the way there? How silly of you.
No matter how much age doesn't matter, I'm sure you realized he was too young.
I don't care about age, he was too gross!
How could be so different from what he looked like? I'd rather live alone.
I'm better off living alone!
That's right, Jung-shin. Make the most of what you have.
Thank you.
Hi, Ji-yeon! I'm so happy to see you here.
Thanks for coming.
I came because you threatened me.
Did I do that?
But I went to your wedding as well.
- Yes, you did. - Hold on a second.
I gave you $100 for your wedding and $50 for your kid's first birthday.
All together, it's $150. Thanks for agreeing to this.
There she is. Aunt Jung-shin!
Oh, Ik-hee!
Wow, you look pretty.
Welcome, Chun-il and Ra-yeon.
- What's that? - You mean this?
- A ledger. - What?
Let me see.
I gave $300 for your wedding and bought a grams worth for Ik-hee's baby ring.
I know gold is higher, so I'll take into market value.
Send $500.
Mi-ae already sent me her money.
Jung-shin, do you really have to go this far?
What's wrong with this?
- Welcome, we'll start our ceremony... - It's starting!
- Let's go in. - Please raise your glasses.
After we hear Maeng Jung-shin's speech, we'll toast to her celebration.
Thank you everyone. It's really a beautiful moment for me.
Give and take must be precise, don't you agree?
Cheers to me, Maeng Jung-shin, and to my wonderful single life!
Cheers!
Thank you.
(Episode 22: 2017 Single Life)
(Super Family 2017)
What brings you here without calling?
I called you this morning at the bus terminal.
What's going on?
I'm planning on divorcing your father.
Right now, number 1 and number 2 are in the same house.
I don't know what will happen.
The women in your life are complicated.
You don't do anything at all!
You only know how to spend the money my son makes!
You're being too much, mother.
Too much? Do you want me to show you what too much looks like?
Please don't do this.
(Next week on Monday night at 11:10)
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