Chungil Flour's CEO, Mr. Kim,
is my son.
What?
(Episode 92)
What are you talking about?
Seon Woo...
is my son. I gave birth to him.
He's the son I'd thought I'd lost during the war.
How...
You said your husband and son were dead.
That's what I thought, but they weren't.
My mother-in-law, husband, son.
They'd all survived.
But I lived thinking, knowing that they had died.
My goodness... How could this be?
Where's your husband?
Mr. Kim said he only lives with his grandmother.
My husband...
died when Seon Woo was eight.
Madam Cho knows about me and Soo In.
That's why she disapproves.
Please stop what you're doing.
Soo In's my daughter and Seon Woo's my son.
How could they get married?
They can't. It's wrong.
Is Mr. Kim not aware of all this?
No. He doesn't know.
And he can't know...
for his own sake.
(Incheon Bus Terminus)
Where will you go? To the store?
Yes.
Go ahead. I'll go to the restaurant.
What took you so long?
You left to Dong Chul's store then didn't come back.
I was so worried.
I'm sorry, Dal Ja.
Is something the matter?
No. Was it tough serving everyone on your own?
It wasn't that bad. Are you sure you're okay?
You don't look too well.
I'm fine.
How did things go?
Your wife came by just after you left.
What? Oh, did she?
Yes. She asked for you and I told her where you'd gone.
What is it? Did something bad happen?
What? No, nothing happened.
How were things here?
Fine. I'm off to deliver this.
Okay, see you later.
Bye.
Chungil Flour's CEO, Mr. Kim,
is my son.
What are you talking about?
He's the son I'd thought I'd lost during the war.
Do you agree with Grandmother about the overseas office?
You know very well why she's like this.
When she told me yesterday, I said I wouldn't go.
But now I'm thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea.
What do you mean?
If Grandma doesn't accept Soo In,
it might be better for us to move to Japan.
Soo In, Ji Hoon, and I can be a family there.
Wouldn't that be better for both Soo In and my grandmother?
How could you even think so?
You can't do that.
What I mean is, I won't go anywhere...
unless it's with Soo In.
It also means I can go anywhere if it's with her.
Must you do this?
Are you really considering turning against your grandmother?
You two can try all you want to break us apart,
but I won't give up on Soo In.
Mr. Kim.
You can leave.
Come in.
Hello, ma'am.
Hello. How have you been?
- Please sit. - Thank you.
What brings you here?
I had business in the area...
and decided to drop by to say hi.
I'm glad you did. Are you well?
People my age usually break down,
but I'm doing okay.
Are you well too?
I am. I guess that you and I are both too busy...
we have no time to fall ill.
I heard you're looking for Master Kim's daughter-in-law.
Why do you need to see her?
What? What are you talking about?
Didn't you know? Mr. Jang called the Homecoming Committee.
I thought he'd done so at your request.
Oh, did you?
I guess it must be something personal.
I guess so.
It's almost lunchtime. Why don't you stay and join me?
I'm so sorry. I have a prior engagement.
How about we eat together another time?
We should. And it shall be my treat.
Mr. Ko asked me to pass you these papers.
I see. I meant to visit the factory one day.
You saved me the time. Thanks.
You're welcome. I'll leave, then.
Are you Madam Cho's grandson?
Yes. May I ask who you are?
I chair the Haeju Homecoming Committee.
I just met your grandmother.
I see. Nice to meet you. I'm Kim Seon Woo.
You look a lot like your mother.
Do you know her?
Of course, I do.
We were from the same hometown and were very close.
I haven't seen you since I last saw you as a newborn.
You've grown up nicely.
Your mother would be so proud if she could see you now.
Right.
If only she hadn't been separated from the family during the war,
then she'd have gotten to see you grow up.
She must not know how you are.
I wonder where she is now.
What do you mean?
I was told my mother had died.
What? She didn't die.
Is that what you thought?
Do you mean my mother's alive?
I heard you're looking for Master Kim's daughter-in-law.
What's that about?
I want to relieve you of a misunderstanding.
What misunderstanding?
Master Kim's daughter-in-law is a witness who can...
vouch that Madam Lee didn't run off with the money.
Do you still believe her story? I don't get it.
Grandma, what's this about my mom being alive?
I met some committee chair and he said that...
my mom's alive.
Did you two deceive me all my life?
What are you talking about? He's mistaken.
Stop trying to lie to me.
Did you lie about her dying because you hated her so much?
- Is that it? - It is not!
Do you trust a stranger more than your own grandmother?
Grandma, why do you keep lying?
I'm not lying.
Fine. We thought she was alive and searched for her everywhere.
All we got was word that she was dead.
I know why you're acting this way,
but however you lash out, the fact that she's dead doesn't change.
No. I can't trust you any longer.
Seon Woo!
What should we do now?
Is she really alive?
How can this be?
Young Sun, I just don't get it.
Why don't you want Soo In to marry Chungil's CEO?
I'm sorry.
I know you think I'm shallow for jumping at...
the idea of her marrying a company's CEO,
but I want Soo In to live a good life while being respected...
as the wife of a CEO.
She hasn't been able to visit Incheon because of her son,
let alone come home to see the family.
Won't she be able to if she marries Chungil's heir?
I want Soo In to be happy more than anyone.
They why won't you let her?
You wouldn't say no out of spite.
Can you please tell me what exactly you're thinking?
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
Young Sun, what's going on?
I want to ask you something.
What is it?
It's a story I heard.
This woman thought her in-laws and son had died,
so she remarried and raised a stepdaughter.
The stepdaughter met a man...
who turned out to be the son the woman had thought was dead.
Her biological son and stepdaughter fell in love?
How could something like that happen?
Isn't it strange? So, in that situation,
could the two get married?
Get married?
I feel for the two but they can't.
They're family.
Why not? If you think about it,
the two aren't related by blood.
I guess. Maybe they can get married since they aren't blood relatives.
Right? Right?
What family is this about?
I don't really know. I just heard the story.
- Let's drink. - Okay.
Here's some cold medicine.
Since you won't take the day off.
Take the medicine and shrug off the cold.
Thank you.
You can't get sick.
Whenever you're sick, my heart breaks.
Okay.
How was work today?
I did fine.
Why? Are you worried I won't do well enough?
No. I heard your sister went to the store yesterday...
and told the owners to fire you.
She must've thought I'd come crawling home if she did that.
She's so wrong. Actually, yesterday,
Mr. Yoon yelled at her and chased her out.
What if she gets really angry?
What if she won't see you again?
Who cares if she does? I have you.
You and I are a unit. It's up to my sister.
She can accept us both...
or lose us both.
Mr. Hong.
I have to drop by the house tomorrow.
It's my mom's death anniversary.
Are you the eldest son?
Yes. I may have given up everything else,
but even when I was running from creditors after going bankrupt,
I always held a service.
You're such a good son.
I'm not. I should've treated them better when they were alive.
All they saw was me starting up then going bankrupt.
So...
I feel really bad.
- Have some fruit. - Thanks, Mom.
Mr. Choi isn't home yet. Does he have a lot of work?
I guess so. He goes to Seoul often.
Will Uncle really not come home?
Don't even mention him.
Do you know what happened to me yesterday?
I went to the store he worked at and was thrown out.
I still can't believe it.
Why? Where does Uncle work?
A place called Dongbang Store?
That's Soo In's dad's store.
What? Then the man who threw me out was Soo In's dad?
It can't be. The boss wore a really nice suit.
Who? Soo In's dad?
That can't be.
Oh, it must be about Soo In.
What do you mean it's about Soo In?
She married the CEO of a sewing factory.
That's why he could afford a new suit.
Soo In's married? Is that true?
Yes. She married a rich guy and now her family's benefiting.
Soo In's married?
Did you have a drink?
Yes.
I thought about it all day.
I think I should marry Soo In off to Mr. Kim.
What do you mean?
I told you already that it's preposterous.
It's not preposterous.
Honey, they're my son and my daughter.
Stick to the facts.
If were really honest, Soo In isn't your real daughter.
What?
They aren't related by blood. They're strangers.
It can be done.
Honey, please.
You said Mr. Kim doesn't know you're his mom.
We can keep quiet.
Then nothing will go wrong.
That's all you have to know.
Honey.
If only she hadn't been separated from the family during the war,
then she'd have gotten to see you grow up.
She must not know how you are.
I wonder where she is now.
(Chungil Flour)
This is Chungil's Kim Seon Woo. Can you find someone for me?
Lee Young Sun from Haeju.
Born in 1930.
Yes, as soon as possible.
Why are you here?
I heard why you're refusing to marry Mr. Kim.
Young Sun told me.
He's her biological son.
I still can't believe it.
You must've been shocked too.
But what can we do? What has happened has happened.
Regardless of the circumstances, you will marry Mr. Kim.
Dad.
You are unrelated.
You have two different sets of parents. You can get married.
Dad, how could you say that?
You are living as a couple.
How could I marry Mr. Kim?
Why are you and your mom both so frustrating?
It may look a bit convoluted and even a bit immoral,
but there's no reason you can't marry him.
I'm not telling you to commit incest.
Why are you being stubborn?
This can't be done. Give up.
Then fine. I'll tell Mr. Kim everything.
If he refuses to marry you after hearing the facts,
then I'll give up.
Dad.
We need to find out what he wants and thinks.
No, you can't tell him. He can't find out any of this.
Then do as I say.
You just have to keep quiet and marry him.
I think I should marry Soo In off to Mr. Kim.
They aren't related by blood. They're strangers.
It can be done.
Where were you?
Mr. Bang said you went to Seoul.
Yes. I went to Seoul to see Soo In.
What did you say?
I told her to marry Mr. Kim.
Why are you doing this?
How could you tell her to do such a thing?
She's forcing herself to push him away when she loves him.
Is it wrong to tell her to marry for love...
when our past is what's holding her back?
Tell me the truth. Are you really doing this...
for Soo In's sake?
Is this in her best interest?
Okay, fine. It's true that I'd love to become in-laws with...
the family that owns Chungil.
It would be a lie to say I don't want to benefit from...
marrying off my daughter.
Honey.
Soo In had a rough and tough life so far.
I want to see her get on in life as a CEO's wife.
Is that too much to ask as a dad?
I'll accept any punishment for being greedy.
But how can we let my son and Soo In...
Whatever you say, those two can't get married.
No. Whatever happens, I will marry Soo In off...
to your son.
Dong Chul, what did you just say?
You'll marry Soo In to her son?
Is Chungil Flour's CEO your son, Young Sun?
Mr. Bang, can I leave early today? It's my mom's death anniversary.
Is it? Then you should go.
- Go on home. - Thank you.
Mr. Yoon's off to Seoul often.
He must have some business there.
He's almost never around.
I wonder how you'd manage without me.
I do get concerned.
You have a point. You are a great help.
You can head home.
Thanks. Have a good evening.
- Great job today. - Thanks.
You're back.
Is something wrong?
No.
What's going on?
Do you remember the story I told you yesterday?
The story from yesterday?
About the son marrying the stepdaughter?
What about it?
It's actually...
Never mind.
I can't believe all that.
And to think I berated you for not wanting Soo In...
to get married.
Does that CEO not yet know that...
you're his mother?
No.
You finally met the son you thought was dead...
and you can't tell him who you are.
I feel so sorry for you.
Dal Ja.
Hello.
What's going on? Were you crying?
No, I wasn't.
You were. I can tell right away.
Is something wrong?
No. Sit down.
I'll get you some food.
What's going on, ma'am?
Sir, I'm pretty sure that the chair of...
the homecoming committee...
was mistaken about your mother.
No. I already asked someone to find her.
Mr. Kim. I told you that your mother's dead.
No. I trust you on everything else,
but when it comes to my mom, I don't believe any of you.
Mr. Kim.
What are you hiding from me?
I'm not hiding anything from you.
The day my dad died.
Who was he on his way to see?
Was he on his way to see my mom?
He wasn't.
Then who was he going to see?
If it wasn't my mom, tell me who it was.
I don't know that.
I just don't understand why you and Grandma are lying to me.
You don't have to tell me. I'll find out myself.
If my mom is really alive and if I find her,
the truth will come out.
(Shine Restaurant)
Thanks for coming to see me.
Is something going on?
Soo In, I told you about my mom, didn't I?
I thought all this while that she'd died in the war.
Now I think she could be alive.
What do you mean?
I met someone from Haeju yesterday.
He said my mom hadn't died.
She was separated from the family.
Will you look for her?
Yes. I asked someone to find her.
Mr. Kim.
Why do you look so shocked?
What?
It's nothing.
Ms. Oh's home early.
Ms. Oh.
These are her shoes. How odd.
Is she not in?
Ms. Oh.
My goodness. Ms. Oh.
Answer me. Are you okay?
Are you very sick?
Get up. Ms. Oh.
Are you okay? Wake up.
Mr. Hong.
Let me see.
You're burning up. You should've said so if you were this sick.
Why didn't you get help?
I'll be okay.
You're not okay. You're half dead.
Let's get you to a hospital right away.
All the hospitals will be closed now.
What should I do?
Ms. Oh.
Why isn't he here yet?
Do you think he forgot about Grandma's memorial service?
He can't have. He acts like a child most of the time,
but he's serious when it comes to holding services for our parents.
Do you think something happened on his way here?
Then we'd have heard about it already.
I think he got distracted by his lady friend and forgot.
What should we do, then?
We wait, of course.
We can't go on without the host.
Forget it. It's too late.
We can't wait for someone who hasn't called yet.
Let's go on with the ceremony.
Mr. Hong?
Do you feel better, Ms. Oh?
Do you want to get up?
Take your time.
You said it's your mother's death anniversary.
Did you stay here with me instead of going home?
Yes. I'm okay. Don't worry about me.
But still.
It's not too late. You should go home and host the ceremony.
How can I leave when you're still sick?
I don't have to worry about the ceremony.
If I'm not there, Jae Man will host, or maybe even Mr. Choi will.
You can't let them.
It's your mother's ceremony, not someone else's.
My mom will understand.
Are you really sure you're okay?
Yes, thanks to you.
I told you to take it slow and take breaks now and then.
Why didn't you listen to me and end up getting sick?
I met someone from Haeju yesterday.
He said my mom hadn't died.
She was separated from the family.
I'm sorry to call you over so late.
It's okay. What can I do for you?
I called you because something has to be done.
Now that Seon Woo thinks his mother is alive,
he will do all he can to find her.
He will.
Do you happen to know...
which private detective he hired to...
find his mother?
I don't, but I guess I could find out.
Why do you ask?
Have that person tell Seon Woo that...
his mother is dead.
Ma'am.
That's the only way to protect him.
I don't care how much it costs.
We have to make him think his mom's dead.
Do you understand?
Yes. I understand, ma'am.
Where are we going?
To see your aunt.
She got paid today and wants to buy you a nice meal.
Does she?
Yes. Let's go to see her and eat something tasty.
Okay, Mom.
Let's go.
(Shine Restaurant)
I enjoyed lunch. Thank you for the treat.
You should get to your class.
I will. I wish I could go home with you but I have a full day.
Good luck with work and I'll see you at home.
Okay. See you.
Bye.
(Shinchon Boutique)
We meet again.
Why are you here?
Who's he?
Is he...
your son?
Did you find her?
Lee Young Sun is dead.
Well done, Mr. Jang.
I don't like it that we have to go this far.
Can you really not give up on Chungil Flour?
No, I can't.
Don't you think about Min Jae?
Come by later with the money.
Will you really manage a store instead of marrying Mr. Kim?
The money and passbook are gone.